02.01.2018 Views

The Weekly Times - December 20th, 2017

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

for Tigers<br />

in2018!<br />

VOL. 96 NO. 46 PUBUSHED 96 YEARS<br />

Page32<br />

THE WEEKLY TIMES<br />

wa•111 J..._EiirZO,ZG17<br />

ESTABLISHED 1921<br />

Your FREE<br />

2018TWT<br />

Calendar<br />

See Page 2.0 for your lift-out wall<br />

calendar. Smaller A4 size<br />

calendars are available at the<br />

<strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> office or from <strong>The</strong><br />

·~~ <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> representatives.<br />

Email: contactus@weeklytimes.com.au<br />

P.O. BOX 123, RYDE 1680 PHONE: 9807·6666<br />

WIN! with TWT!<br />

Mikey the Powerful<br />

Owlet and Fliends<br />

Three TWT readers can win copies<br />

of the new Mikey the Poweiful<br />

Owlet & Friends book telling the<br />

story in cololll'ful photos and text<br />

of saving Byles Creek Valley and<br />

Beyond. SEE PAGE 13.<br />

JOHN ALEXANDER defied all<br />

the odds and was decisively<br />

returned as the Liberal<br />

Member for Bennelong at last<br />

Saturday's fiercely fought byelection.<br />

Pre-poll pundits had predicted a<br />

knife edge contest with Labor's star<br />

candidate former NSW premier Kristina<br />

Keneally but the end result was nearly<br />

a ten percent margin to Alexander.<br />

Possibly the most relieved person with<br />

the result was Prime Minister Malcolm<br />

Turnbull hoping the win will take<br />

pressure off his tenuous hold on the top<br />

job with rumblings in the government<br />

ranks over his leadership.<br />

An exultant Prime Minister Turnbull<br />

is pictured left basking in the glory<br />

at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club<br />

auditorium Saturday night proclaiming<br />

John Alexander the winner and Liberal<br />

Party hero.<br />

DETAILS SEE PAGE 6.<br />

rnRISThtJAS GREETINGS<br />

to all TWT readers.<br />

This is our last edition<br />

fol' 1017 which has been<br />

a tumultuous year, but a<br />

t'E'.\\•arding one with many<br />

wins and ltictories for nvr<br />

Tenitory. not the least our<br />

successful campaigning<br />

against the NSW State<br />

Government's forced<br />

amalgamation.


THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Auxiliary stalwart Thora<br />

honored with Life Membership<br />

a:thie's<br />

olua~a<br />

Christmas wishes<br />

to all TWf readers<br />

MERRY Christmas and a Happy New Year to<br />

all our readers and friends from Cathie's Column<br />

and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />

Thank you for your contributions throughout the year.<br />

Our office will be closed from Friday <strong>December</strong> 22,<br />

<strong>2017</strong> and re-opens on Wednesday January 3, 2018 at<br />

our premises at 817 Victoria Road Ryde. Next issue is<br />

Wednesday January 10. Please send your news items<br />

to us by January 6 for inclusion in our first issue of 2018.<br />

Have a Safe and Holy Christmas and we wish you all<br />

the Very Best for a Happy and Healthy New Year and<br />

look forward to your company again then. Cheerio for<br />

now.<br />

Consistent Joanne<br />

earns Lady Anne Trophy<br />

LONG serving Gladesville RSL Women's A uxiliary member Thora Moxon<br />

f Gladesville has received an ideal Christmas present - life membership<br />

f the NSW Women's Auxiliary.<br />

Thora, who chalks up<br />

0 years service wrth the<br />

Auxiliary next month, was<br />

resented wrth her framed<br />

ife Membership certrticate<br />

t the Auxiliary Christmas<br />

arty luncheon last week at<br />

ladesville RSL Club.<br />

She is pictured receivng<br />

the award from Pauline<br />

ames, State President<br />

SL Central Council of<br />

omen's Auxiliaries (left).<br />

ladesville RSL Women's<br />

Auxiliary president Enid<br />

aslop and Gladesville<br />

SL Communrty Club and<br />

New Year iPad<br />

iPhone courses<br />

Donl panic if the family give<br />

ou an Apple iPad or iPhone<br />

or Christmas.<br />

Borooia Park Uniting Church<br />

re holding their iPadliPhone<br />

ourse again in the New Year.<br />

ome along and learn hoW to<br />

se these deVioes and impress<br />

he family.<br />

Eight week COU'Se comences<br />

Wednesday Janury<br />

31 and runs to March 21.<br />

he one holr classes will be<br />

eld in the Borooia Park Unrtng<br />

Church hal, 93a Pittwater<br />

oad, Borooia Park - opposrte<br />

arris Farm Markets comencing<br />

at 10am.<br />

Cost is $125. Course covers<br />

ubjects such as Getting Startd,<br />

Taking Photos, 8nailing,<br />

earching the Internet. Having<br />

un with Apps and Face Tune<br />

our grandchildren overseas.<br />

To book. phone Christine Daid<br />

0401 017 459.<br />

Sub Branch president Jim<br />

Butt.<br />

Tireless Thora, Who has<br />

served as treasurer for 18<br />

years, was recognised for<br />

her outstanding worl< over<br />

the past two decades in all<br />

areas of the Auxiliary's activrties.<br />

She began as treasurer in<br />

2001 and completed this<br />

task with dedication and<br />

resolve, much of that time<br />

while nursing her extremely<br />

ill husband.<br />

Through the years she<br />

has assisted wrth the<br />

Creative Machine<br />

Knitters Group<br />

Epp ing Creative Machine<br />

Knitters are a<br />

group that meet to share<br />

and d emonstrate their<br />

love of machine knitting.<br />

Group meets twice<br />

a month on the third<br />

Thursday and fourth<br />

Sunday at Epping Creative<br />

Centre, 26 Stanley<br />

Road, Ep ping (Dence<br />

Park). <strong>The</strong>re are d emonstrations<br />

and hand s­<br />

on machine knitting.<br />

Bring your machine or<br />

use one of the group's.<br />

Experienced help is at<br />

hand. Visitors and new<br />

machine knitters are espec<br />

ially welco me.<br />

For further details<br />

email: eppingmachineknitters@out<br />

look.<br />

com or phone Barbara<br />

0408 866 357.<br />

WESTRVDE ®<br />

DENTURE lfl<br />

CLINIC .,..,<br />

smile ~ ~(jlfflt/Je:~~Atf.!<br />

FOR ALL<br />

YOUR DENTURE NEEDS<br />

• Free consultation<br />

• FuiVpartial dentures<br />

• Flexible/metal dentures<br />

• Implant retained<br />

dentures/overdentures<br />

• RepaiiS- while you wan<br />

• Same day relines<br />

• Impact® mouthguards<br />

• Veterans affairs welcome<br />

• No referrals necessary<br />

• Emergeocies home visns<br />

• Payment plan options<br />

available<br />

• ()) the spot health fund<br />

rebates<br />

tOO% Australian Made<br />

Shop 81, 1-55 West Pde, West Ryde<br />

(Next to Bus Exchange Taxi Stand, 9807 1205<br />

Entrance to Train Station)<br />

, www.denturefactory.com.au<br />

Anzac Day and Remembrance<br />

Day appeals; visited<br />

sick men and women;<br />

helped with demonstrations<br />

by cooking cakes<br />

and slices and also being<br />

a model in the Spring ana<br />

Autumn fashion shows.<br />

Thora has volunteered<br />

numerous hours in selling<br />

and buying raffle tickets<br />

for Christmas Raffles,<br />

making cakes and biscuits<br />

for street stalls and always<br />

working diligently for the<br />

Auxiliary.<br />

7WT on-the-spot PHOTO.<br />

Meadowbank<br />

Combined Probus<br />

Meadowbank Combined Probus<br />

Club welcomes new members.<br />

It is a clt.b of young reti'ee<br />

cooples and singles intent oo<br />

enjoying an active lifestyle.<br />

<strong>The</strong> cllb offers a range of<br />

mentally and physicaDy stimulating<br />

activities includilg interesting<br />

and informative speakers at<br />

its moothly rneelilgs and a varied<br />

program o1 regular monthly<br />

outings to plaoes of interest in<br />

and aroond Sydney.<br />

A coffee club, cards clUb,<br />

walking group and a food and<br />

theatre group also provide for<br />

member participatioo and enjoyment<br />

CUl meets on the second<br />

Wednesday each mooth in the<br />

Community Hall, Anthony Road,<br />

West Ryde. and welcomes visits<br />

from prospective members.<br />

l~ines Marie Thomson 987 4<br />

3257 or David Malone 9878<br />

8722.<br />

Elsa's Frozen<br />

Singalong<br />

Visit Schumack Street<br />

North Ryde and join Elsa<br />

and her friends in a Christmas<br />

singalong each night<br />

until this Suncfay Decemf>er<br />

24 between 8pm and 1 Opm.<br />

<strong>The</strong> street is situated in an<br />

area renowned tor its lights<br />

along with nearby Chauvel<br />

Street, Cutler Parade, Farrington<br />

Parade and Blarney<br />

Street.<br />

Check the Facebook<br />

page: Elsa's Frozen Singalong<br />

- Schumack St. North<br />

Ryde daily tor weather and<br />

performance updates. Elsa<br />

and her friends support<br />

Feel the Magic tor Camp<br />

Magic, a world where children<br />

who are experiencing<br />

grief, through loss of a<br />

parent or sibling, are supported<br />

to reac~ their full<br />

potential.<br />

Carlingtord<br />

Seniors Group<br />

Vl adies Tuesday Club<br />

invites those 55 years and<br />

over to the local group at<br />

Ca~ingtord Court which<br />

meets every Tuesday during<br />

the school term from<br />

9.30am to 11am.<br />

Coffee and tea, b i scu ~s.<br />

door prize and entertainment,<br />

speaker and friendship.<br />

Switched on Seniors<br />

Club invites interested couples<br />

or singles 55 years and<br />

over to the local group at<br />

Ca~ingtord Court which<br />

meets every Wednesday<br />

from 9.30am to 11 am during<br />

the school term. Group<br />

meets in the Community<br />

Room, 3rd floor Cartingford<br />

Court Shopping Centre<br />

(take lift near Commonweakh<br />

Bank ground floor).<br />

Inquiries Dianna 0413 040<br />

840.<br />

Oatlands Nine<br />

to Five Scrabble<br />

Oatlands Nine to Five<br />

Scrabble Club has been established<br />

for 13 years.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y are looking for<br />

scrabble players from beginners<br />

to the more experienced<br />

and meet Wednesdays<br />

at 30/34 Prince Street<br />

Oatlands from 9.30am to<br />

3pm.<br />

Call in anytime for just<br />

one game or stay all day.<br />

Everything supplied. Cost<br />

$2 per week.<br />

Phone Lauraine Overton<br />

0412300137 or 96269359<br />

for more details.<br />

Eastwood<br />

Toastmasters<br />

Eastwood Toastmasters<br />

meet on the second and<br />

fourth Saturday each month<br />

at the Training Centre,<br />

Brush Farm Academy, 19<br />

Lawson Street Eastwood<br />

from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.<br />

Inquiries Jacky 043 206<br />

2862 .<br />

Program maintains<br />

mental wellbeing<br />

Grow is a caring and supportive<br />

communny based<br />

organisation that has developed<br />

a unique program for<br />

improving and maintaining<br />

mental wellbeing. It is a 12-<br />

step group offering friendly<br />

suppon to learn how to overcome<br />

anxiety, depression<br />

and improve mental health.<br />

Grow is anonymous, free and<br />

open to all. Bring a support<br />

person if you like.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y meet each Friday in<br />

the Community Hall, West<br />

Ryde at !2:15pm. Contact<br />

Brigitte 9716 0326.<br />

GLADESVILLE Sporties lady members model an assortment of hats at<br />

the Club's recent Melbourne Cup luncheon.<br />

RYDE X Phoenix Ladies lawn bowler<br />

Joanne McKenna// capped a successful<br />

year when she received the Lady Anne<br />

Trophy for her meritorious performances in<br />

:<strong>2017</strong> at the Club'S recent Presentation Day.<br />

Joanne is pictured receiving the award<br />

from Lady Anne representatives Edwina<br />

and Kim. Lady Anne Funerals are the<br />

major sponsor of Ryde X Phoenix Bowling<br />

Club. All members thanked them for their<br />

support and involvment.<br />

SENNELONG Liberal candidate John Alexander<br />

tuned up for last Saturday's by election by presenting<br />

a talk on his tennis career at the Gladesville Sporties<br />

Club. He is pictured with MC Geoff Moxham and<br />

Hunters Hill Rotary president Roger O'Dwyer. Moxham,<br />

a local resident and media personality, interviewed<br />

the tennis legend who spoke to a fascinated<br />

audience about his early life and passion for tennis<br />

which led him to become an international champion.<br />

Geoff cleverly guided JA through his speaking of a<br />

successful tennis career, his retirement from the sport<br />

and his eventual entry into politics. JA finished up by<br />

telling those present how refreshing it was to be abfe<br />

to talk of tennis as opposed to pleading his case day<br />

after day in the lead up to last Saturday's Sennelong<br />

by election. <strong>The</strong> talk was organised by Rotary Club of<br />

Hunters Hill.<br />

Help Save a Life!<br />

Tho Q,goo Doooc Rogi'"' ~<br />

Program is o Good Turn Project<br />

of the St George's G uilds of ~<br />

Former Scouts & G uides<br />

'<br />

Celebrating 109 years<br />

of Scouting in Australia in <strong>2017</strong><br />

and 107 years of Guiding<br />

WE WELCOME your help in promoting lhis valuable<br />

and lne SOVlng venture.<br />

Please contact us if you would like to help in some way.<br />

You're lnviteJ •••<br />

To meel us ol our nalionol h~rters historic •Addinglon•<br />

813 Victoria RYlfe for a lime of fun mel fellowship:<br />

SYDNEY GUILD meets 1st Tuesday monthly at 7.30pm.<br />

Tol Doris Carroll 0425 223 628, HDWOrd blair 97!8 4060<br />

Phyllis Sorger 96


il\-~·~·~ ~~<br />

Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas<br />

Ryde City Mowers<br />

SALES SERVICE SPARES REPAIRS<br />

Sr~U1j lHf(J S~<br />

With-hONDA<br />

HONDA TRIMMERS<br />

from $299.00<br />

HONDA LAWN MOWERS<br />

from $6!19.()0<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> annual Cheery Cherry Picking Christmas Trip to Orange last Saturday was greeted by members<br />

of Orange City Council at the " Prospect" orchard of Peter Vardenega and family who are direct relations of<br />

Ryde's Granny Smith of the green apple fame.<br />

All trippers returned safely and happily to<br />

Ryde aboard the luxury coac h loaded with<br />

self picked boxes of luscious cherries plus<br />

consumed quantities!<br />

I JB's World I<br />

Farewell Frank<br />

Larbalestier<br />

~ ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE<br />

~ <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> has a position available for an enthusiastic, creative, 11.


THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

este1ing antics<br />

at election<br />

Dear Sir,<br />

I dicilt think anything<br />

ould compare with the<br />

ester Power of the Home<br />

ce Cream Van going<br />

round every second Sat·<br />

rday (sometimes morning<br />

nd evening, sun or rain)<br />

inging the life out of the<br />

ell for the sake of the alighty<br />

ice cream ... but no I<br />

as wrong!!!<br />

It's bad, but angelic comared<br />

to the Bennelong<br />

esteting antics of pollies<br />

retending to care in order<br />

o get voted.<br />

Recorded phone mesages<br />

by the millions, enorsement<br />

letters from forer<br />

Prime Ministers by the<br />

illions, pies of opponents<br />

ookinq 'evil' in brochures by<br />

he mmions, and of course,<br />

1e sacred Privacy Act detroyed<br />

by U1e trillions all<br />

or U1e sake of the almighty<br />

ote.<br />

So glad the turmoil is over<br />

or now. Well, till rm reinded<br />

of Pester Power via<br />

n overused ringing bell in a<br />

ure Saturday.<br />

DAREN RICHARDSON<br />

Ryde<br />

rystal Methllce<br />

rug warning<br />

Dear Sir,<br />

I write with a blunt<br />

arning. Tragically crysal<br />

methftce is having a<br />

hocking impact on many<br />

uburbs and areas of Aus·<br />

ralia.<br />

It is true to say now that<br />

n many parts of Australia,<br />

rystal meUJiice is now<br />

heaper to buy Ulan even<br />

takeaway pizza It is very<br />

isturtling.<br />

I write to warn readers of<br />

his most danqerous drug<br />

nd to highliglit to readers<br />

hat it is never wortll dabling<br />

witll a drug like ice. It<br />

s so dangerous and so adictive.<br />

Ice is tearing a massive<br />

umber of fa~lies apart.<br />

11is sadly includes darnqe<br />

to a massive number<br />

f Indigenous communiies.<br />

In some communities,<br />

LETTERS to the Editor<br />

grandparents, parents and<br />

children are all using etyStal<br />

meU1.<br />

T11ere is a very big misconception<br />

in the commumy<br />

that alcohol is the<br />

big issue for lncigenous<br />

AUstralians. NoU1ing COIJd<br />

be further from U1e truth.<br />

Close to 100% of our clients<br />

have been impacted<br />

by ice and shock 1V ads<br />

seem to be having no impact.<br />

You can buy ice in many<br />

parts of the country for as<br />

little as $5. We want to see<br />

qovernments eve.ywt1ere<br />

aeveloping rapid response<br />

teams to deal witll a problem<br />

UJat has frankly got<br />

out of hand. People aren't<br />

getting the help they need<br />

at U1e speed that is necessary.<br />

Tile answers lie in the<br />

development of rapid response<br />

teams.<br />

T11e<br />

under-reporting of<br />

ice is at a huge level. T11is<br />

problem is much bigger<br />

than people realise. People<br />

are being touched by ice<br />

everywt1ere.<br />

Yolf19 people are so vulnerable.<br />

One of U1e bigge!>t<br />

issues is U1at crystal meU1<br />

is so potent, it does not<br />

take much for people to become<br />

addicted.<br />

People end up feeling like<br />

they are bullet proof and<br />

invincible. T11is is just one<br />

of U1e dangers of this drug.<br />

We are asking CjOIIemrnents<br />

eve.ywt1ere lo take<br />

action because of U1e scale<br />

of the problem.<br />

I would also like to highliqtlt,<br />

people can get more<br />

imormation abouf my orga~sation<br />

by visiting www.<br />

adac.org.au.<br />

I would like to wish readers<br />

a sale and happy<br />

C!uistmas and New Year.<br />

SCOTT WILSON<br />

ceo, Aboriginal Drug &<br />

Alcohol Council<br />

Electricity pricing<br />

the big issue<br />

Dear Sir,<br />

In the Bennelong elec·<br />

tion electricity pricing is a<br />

big issue.<br />

Fact is Turnbull and Abbott<br />

have done everything<br />

t11ey can to stifle investmenl<br />

HUNTER'S HILL COUNCIL<br />

NEW YEARS' EVE ROAD CLOSURES<br />

<strong>The</strong> Hunters Hill peninsula will be closed at Church<br />

Street overpass from 1.00pm on New Years' Eve<br />

Sunday 31 <strong>December</strong>, as in other years, until 2.00am on<br />

January 1, 2018.<br />

A limited number of entry passes are available for friends<br />

and family of residents and commercial business on<br />

the peninsula. Residents will need to show proof of<br />

residency, for exarT4>Ie a driver's licence or rates notice<br />

to obtain a pass, with a maximum number of two passes<br />

per household and two additional, if off-street parking is<br />

possible on the property.<br />

Passes are only available from the Council<br />

Customer Service Centre until midday this Friday<br />

<strong>December</strong> 22 and pass holders are advised to fix their<br />

entry pass on their windscreen to allow for identification.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Administration Centre will be closed from 12.00pm<br />

Friday 22 <strong>December</strong> <strong>2017</strong> to Monday 1 January 2018<br />

inclusive. Normal business hours apply on Tuesday 2<br />

January 2018.<br />

A Council Duty Officer is available for emergencies only<br />

and can be contacted on 0408 461 996.<br />

Garbage Collection days will be as normal, and will begin<br />

at 4.00am. Urgent requests concerning garbage and<br />

recycling should be directed to the Council Contractor,<br />

United Resource Management (URM) on 1300 136 460.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Council and staff wish everyone a joyous and safe<br />

holiday season.<br />

Barry Smith<br />

GENERAL MANAGER<br />

LETTERS<br />

Welcome<br />

TWT welcomes letters<br />

f rom our read ers. Full<br />

name. address and<br />

telephone num ber<br />

MUST be supp lied. even<br />

if not fo r publicatio n .<br />

Send to: TWT PO Box<br />

123, Ryde 1680 or email:<br />

contact u s@weekly<br />

t imes.com.au<br />

in new teclmology and new<br />

clean generation.<br />

T11e carbon tax, which encouraged<br />

new investment<br />

and was having a real impact<br />

was abofisl1ed.<br />

T11en tllere was the Warburton<br />

review into the Renewable<br />

Energy Target,<br />

although even fie as a climate<br />

Skeptic had to admit<br />

that the RET put downward<br />

pressure on prices.<br />

To furU1er stifle investment<br />

they sat on U1e report<br />

for a year before finally reducing<br />

U1e target.<br />

In spite of all of this renewables<br />

are pickinq up<br />

again, so now TumbuD has<br />

announced tile National<br />

Energy Guarantee. Interestingly<br />

enough, t11is saw AGL<br />

and Origin s11ares increase<br />

in value.<br />

Our coal generators are<br />

old and worn out, we need<br />

new generation, and more<br />

competition.<br />

Renewables are big employers,<br />

and don't pollute<br />

our soil and water. Tiley<br />

can be bui~ quickly and<br />

witl1 batteries can run 24<br />

hours a day.<br />

So why must Australia<br />

always laq behind while<br />

China ana Europe move<br />

ahead? Witll our great solar<br />

and wind resources, both<br />

of which are free, we could<br />

be an energy superpower.<br />

It's time to look forward.<br />

ROMI DHANI<br />

Tennyson Point<br />

Festive season<br />

of belonging<br />

Dear Sir,<br />

For many Australians,<br />

the festive season is one<br />

of j oy and connection,<br />

where friendships and<br />

family are celebrated,<br />

food rs shared and holiday<br />

plans are made.<br />

Yet for others in our<br />

neif1lbourhoods, that<br />

sense of toqeU1erness,<br />

warmth and befonging will<br />

not be felt, and raU1er an<br />

acute sense of lorleliness<br />

~II take hold .<br />

C!1ristmas Day might be<br />

lunch for one, sleeping<br />

rough or spent wi1h 1M<br />

paralysing uncertainty of<br />

not knoWing where family<br />

is, after being separated<br />

because of war or conflict.<br />

TI-.ere is hope. At Red<br />

Cross loneliness is not<br />

sornetlling to be ashan-.ed<br />

of. We're there for people<br />

who have nobody else:<br />

callinq and visiting, drivinq<br />

them to appointments, orfeting<br />

one-to-one support<br />

to tliose struggling wi1h<br />

mental illness, or gving a<br />

warm welcome to those<br />

seeking salety from violence<br />

or persecution.<br />

We know lorleliness<br />

doesn't discriminate. It<br />

stealthily creeps into our<br />

lives, no matter our age,<br />

qender or etlmicity, ahd<br />

fakes hold when tragecly<br />

IJaPpens, like losing<br />

a loved one, a divorce or<br />

losinq your job. And if you<br />

don'f catch it eany, loneliness<br />

can reach chronic levels<br />

and have a significant<br />

effect on our llealtli.<br />

But it'S biqqer U1an U1at.<br />

VVhen there'S no one by<br />

your side, and you're feeling<br />

deeply isolated, communities<br />

start to become<br />

less trusting, there's more<br />

fear and places start to feel<br />

less sale.<br />

It'S time for Australians<br />

to change that Red Cross<br />

is callinq on you to make<br />

this the "SeasOn of Belonging,<br />

by taking simple steps.<br />

Be kind on social media,<br />

say hello to your neighbours,<br />

volunteer or check<br />

on someone you know is in<br />

trouble.<br />

A dorJation to Red Cross<br />

v~ll also llelp us continue<br />

on our mission to wor1< witll<br />

half a 1111111on of U1e most<br />

socially excluded Australians<br />

to build the vital connections<br />

U-.ey need. You<br />

can help: redcross.org.au/<br />

act<br />

JOOYBROUN<br />

Director, NSW & ACT<br />

Australian Red Cross<br />

Greetings from<br />

Joubert Singers<br />

HiallatTWT,<br />

Thanks for supporting<br />

the Joubert Singers for anotheryear.<br />

Your help advertisinq our<br />

concerts has been bn] iant,<br />

and I am sure brings in extra<br />

people.<br />

It really makes a difference,<br />

as we can only barely<br />

cover our costs.<br />

Yesterday's concert was a<br />

great success, and we were<br />

proud to acknowledge you<br />

as a supporter of the choir.<br />

Best wisiJeS for a happy<br />

Christmas and anot11er successful<br />

new year.<br />

MARK ALLERTON<br />

Publicity Dogsbody,<br />

Tile Joubert Singers<br />

Discrimination at<br />

National Parks?<br />

Dear Sir,<br />

Discrimination aQaiOSt<br />

worr-.en is certainly rite at<br />

the moment.<br />

T11e Friends of Lane Cove<br />

National Pari< recently<br />

qathered to celebrate<br />

Christmas and 50 years<br />

since the formation of the<br />

National Par1


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> Tt1E WEEKLY TIMES 5<br />

Mayor Mark<br />

Bennett<br />

hosts his first<br />

Christmas<br />

Reception<br />

Hunters Hill Mayor Clr<br />

Mark Sennett, centre,<br />

hosted his first Mayoral<br />

Christmas Party in Hunt·<br />

ers Hill 1bwn Hall last<br />

Thursday night since the<br />

September 9 Local Gov·<br />

ernment elections.<br />

He is pictured with, I to<br />

r, former mayor Rich·<br />

ard Quinn, Hunters Hill<br />

General Manager Barry<br />

Smith, former councillor<br />

Peter Astridge, Mayoress<br />

Or Lydia Sennett,<br />

former mayor Clr Ross<br />

Williams, Clr Elizabeth<br />

Krassoi, Clr Jim Sanderson<br />

and Clr Sen Collins.<br />

TWT on-the-spot<br />

PHOTO.<br />

Trent Zimmerman MP<br />

Federal Member for North Sydney<br />

-~ !~·<br />

MERRY<br />

CHRISTMAS<br />

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR<br />

JIIIIIIWI. 1m~~~~~~~ .. ~<br />

~~<br />

.:a ~ Like us on<br />

... Facebook<br />

Orummoyne~~~parltament nswgov au<br />

Authonsed by John S1dot1 ~ 128Gre.n Nonh Road, FrveOock NSW 2046, us1ng parliamentary Entitlements<br />

Receive the gift of better hearing in time for Christmas<br />

Book now before the festive season begins to start your no<br />

obligation, take home trial of the Wid ex Dream'" hearing aids.<br />

Thanks to advances in technology, Dream'" hearing aids can<br />

help you hear in the most challenging situations.<br />

Get back in the conversation with family and friends this festive season.


THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

•<br />

r1um<br />

John Alexander was hailed a hero by his supporters, workers and the<br />

aithful at Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club auditorium Saturday night as the<br />

esults of Saturday's by-election came in.<br />

<strong>The</strong> packed auditorium burst into euphoria as John Alexander arrived with Prime Miniser<br />

Malcolm Turnbull who declared JA the winner and a Liberal Party hero.<br />

JA recorded under a five per cent swing against him which was considered good as<br />

overnment candidates are usually penalised at by-elections and in the face of the high<br />

rofile star Labor candidate former NSW premier Kristina Keneally.<br />

PICTURED BELOW a packed Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club auditorium erupts in acclamation as Prime Minster<br />

Malcolm '1\Jrnbull declares John Alexander the winner. PICTURED RIGHT. John Alexander with partner<br />

eborah Chadwick and Ryde Liberal Councillor Jordan Lane celebrate. TWT on-the-spot PHOTOS.<br />

Authorised by Chris Stone, Level12, 100 William Street, East Sydney NSW 2011.<br />

--------


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> Tt1E WEEKLY TIMES 7<br />

hristmas Pop· p hops<br />

Two new Pop-Up Shops have popped<br />

p at Gladesville Shopping Village for<br />

he Christmas Season.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y are Vie Vies new Pop-Up shop, far right,<br />

ext the Glades Village Pharmacy and Annael's<br />

Everything Bvt- One Off Collectables opposite<br />

Coles, pictured below. TWT on-the-spot<br />

HOTOS.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y add colour and spice to the new array of<br />

raders and shops that have opened in the past<br />

ew days including Chris lewis Jewellers and<br />

ew proprietors at Dory Seafoods and Jumbo<br />

hai foods plus the Houda Family at the impresive<br />

new Gladesville Fresh fruit, vegies and deli<br />

hop with its weekly super specials.<br />

PICTURED RIGHT: Ahmed and Fida Hovda at<br />

ladesville Fresh.<br />

n''"''<br />

("OJ I I ; •; \1 I I '\<br />

2hours<br />

FREE<br />

EASY<br />

Parking<br />

&Exit!<br />

OPEN<br />

7<br />

DAYS<br />

, THIS WEEK'S SUPER SPECIAL!<br />

'<br />

-Peaches<br />

Dairy<br />

Farmers<br />

Milk<br />

2 Litres<br />

Haloumy<br />

Cheese<br />

1kg Bucket<br />

•:•lj·,<br />

'~til.} Gladesville Fresh<br />

''!lp. Shop 7, Gladesville Shopping Village<br />

He will be on his throne in Centre Court up to<br />

Christmas Eve <strong>December</strong> 24 from I 0.30am to 3.30pm daily.<br />

MERRY CHRISTMAS &<br />

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!<br />

COLES &<br />

28 SPECIALTY SHOPS<br />

Cnr Cowell & Flagstaff Streets<br />

GLADESVILLE


THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Onwards and upwards<br />

or Kristina Keneally<br />

TiminQ is everything in politics and for Labor's star Bennelong by-election candi·<br />

ate Krostina Keneally, a respectable result in an established conservative elector·<br />

te has put her in contention f or bigger and better things.<br />

<strong>The</strong> final swing, just shy of<br />

ive per cent on a two-pary-preferred<br />

basis was well<br />

hort of what was needed to<br />

laim the seat, but enough<br />

o put Ms Keneally in conention<br />

for Sam Dastyari's<br />

oon to be vacated Senate<br />

eat.<br />

labor has declared the<br />

oss a positive resutt, citing<br />

ictory in more than 20 seats<br />

f the swing was replicated<br />

t a federal election.<br />

Ms Keneally said the Coal<br />

~i on had come to the conest<br />

with "no hope, no plans,<br />

nly division and fear. •<br />

"We needed to get 9,000<br />

eople to change their votes<br />

rom how they voted a year<br />

a~.· she said<br />

That is a huge ask in a<br />

0-day campaign. Now, it<br />

s a big fight, but it is a fight<br />

orth having.<br />

"I know when we do go to<br />

he next election, there will<br />

e millions of Australians<br />

ho want to have their say<br />

o Malcolm Turnbull and his<br />

ousy government and what<br />

I say to them is, you have a<br />

choice.»<br />

Some heavy campaign<br />

artillery was brought in fOr<br />

labor's fight, including a<br />

large contingent of more<br />

than 4,000 volunteers, support<br />

from autonomous union<br />

campaignin~ and assistance<br />

from a who s who of party<br />

figures, present and past.<br />

And while initially asleep at<br />

the wheel, the liberals eventually<br />

got their act together,<br />

responding ~h a conga line<br />

of federal ministerS lenaing a<br />

hand, including the PM.<br />

Most relegated Mr Alex·<br />

ander to the back seat at a<br />

string of media "opportu·<br />

nities 1 • as they made their<br />

case that Benneloog remain<br />

a liberal seat.<br />

Alongside Ms Keneally<br />

duringn er post -election ad·<br />

dress to party faithful was<br />

opposition leader Bill Short·<br />

en and Ryde Mayor Jerome<br />

Laxale, introduced by Mr<br />

Shorten as "Australia's best<br />

mayor».<br />

llKristina may not have<br />

won the election tonight. but<br />

she and you and the voterS<br />

of Bennelong have given<br />

labor an efecti on-wi n ni n~<br />

swing at the next election,<br />

Mr Shorten said.<br />

"I have no doubt that after<br />

the next general election La·<br />

bor will fOrm a government<br />

and something like 24 to 28<br />

government seats will fall.<br />

"And we will make this<br />

country a country that's<br />

governed in the interests<br />

of the middle and working<br />

class and not the top end ol<br />

town.»<br />

Bennelong has been held<br />

by labor only once in ~ 68<br />

year history.<br />

John Cramer was its inau·<br />

gural liberal member from<br />

1949 to 1974, then former<br />

PM John Howard was elect ­<br />

ed to the seat and held it for<br />

33 years.<br />

Maxine McKew broke Mr<br />

Howard's winning streak in<br />

2007 before losing the seat<br />

in 201 0 to John Alexander,<br />

wiho has now staved off labor's<br />

most recent challenge<br />

First preference count in the Bennelong by-election<br />

ROBINSON, Tony Australian Uberty Alliance 690 0.85 +0.85<br />

FOUTARIK. Weofgy Sustainable Australia 937 1.15 +1.15<br />

JANSSON. J ames Science Party 998 1.23 +1.23<br />

ALEXANDER. J ohn L.ibetsl 36.623 45.07 -5.34<br />

KENEALLY. Kriatina labor 29.076 35.78 +7.30<br />

PLATIER. James Australian People' s Party 178 0.22 +0.22<br />

ALIOK. Justin <strong>The</strong> Greens 5.472 6.73 -2 .40<br />

ZIEBELL Anthony John Affordable Housing Party 703 0.87 +0.87<br />

YOUR FAMILY DENTIST<br />

Seasons Gt•eetings and :t sale,<br />

Happy lloliday Season<br />

Telephone 9809 7110<br />

SOb Charles Street, PUTNEY<br />

Dr Sushma Patel BDS<br />

Dental Surgeon<br />

FELS. Anthony Non-Cuatotial Parents Party {Equat Parenting) 126 0.16 +0.16<br />

AlOHA. Joram Australian Conservatives 3.514 4.32 +4.32<br />

CAO. Gui Oong Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) 2.533 3.12 -328<br />

GOLDING. Chris Australian Progressives 416 0.51 +0.51<br />

Formal 81,266 92.13 ·2.78<br />

lnformaJ 6,942 7.87 +2.78<br />

88,208<br />

• c: ~<br />

I r 9807 4511<br />

,...... ................. -<br />

'


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> Tt1E WEEKLY TIMES 9<br />

""'""""<br />

Dr John F Knight AM celebrated his 90th birthday with a<br />

luncheon for 150 guests at Biviano's Restaurant and Event<br />

entre Dural last Sunday.<br />

<strong>The</strong> merry media medic of<br />

TV, radio and press fame<br />

also known as Dr James<br />

Wright was in good form<br />

at his irrepressible best<br />

despite a recent opera·<br />

tion.<br />

Speakers spoke in glow·<br />

ing terms of the remark·<br />

able life and career of<br />

"one of the greatest every<br />

Australians" as described<br />

by surgeon Brian Morgan<br />

who graduated with Dr<br />

John nearly seventy years<br />

ago.<br />

In addition to his medi·<br />

cal and media careers Dr<br />

John showed his heart of<br />

gold by establishing his<br />

Medi Aad Centre Founds·<br />

lion which now has over<br />

one thousand residential<br />

units for low cost housing<br />

plus the flagship Vimiera<br />

Village at Eastwood.<br />

Among the guests pre·<br />

sent were John Brennan<br />

who introduced Dr John<br />

to radio and Bruce Ferrier<br />

of Grace Gibson Produc·<br />

lions who continues to<br />

record regular radio seg·<br />

ments for stations around<br />

Australia.<br />

His TV career started on<br />

the Mike Walsh Show in<br />

1973. Dr John is currently<br />

the NSW Senior Citizen<br />

of the Year and has been<br />

awarded a Member of the<br />

Order of Australia (AM).<br />

r John is pictured top with his sons Peter and David, daughters Or Jenny Knight<br />

nd Sandy Ackland, daughter-in-law Ann Knight and Or John Beattie OAM and<br />

ife Rosemary. He went around in a wheelchair to meet all his guests and cut the<br />

bligatory birthday cake. Pictured below with good friends fonner Ryde mayor<br />

dna Wilde OAM and former Ryde alderman and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> managing edi·<br />

or John F Booth AM. TWT on·the·spot PHOTOS.<br />

You're alwa s Welconte at<br />

•<br />

tnuera<br />

... and you are never lonely!<br />

• Comfy assisted living unit at Eastwood<br />

• All meals, linen, domestic help available<br />

• On site Managers. Emergency buttons<br />

• Elevators, good lighting, guide rails. Inviting gardens<br />

• Friendly residents. Never lonely, Activities<br />

• Private balconies. Hairdresser. Own park. Chemist calls<br />

• Near Macquarie Centre. On public transport<br />

Dr John F. Knight AM<br />

Also known as<br />

Dr. James Wright<br />

"I would love to show<br />

you around our lovely<br />

assisted units at<br />

Vimiera Village."<br />

Dr. John F. Knight AM


0 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

education<br />

op results all round for Marist Eastwood students<br />

MARIST College Eastwood has again achieved outstanding academic<br />

esults in <strong>2017</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se began last term<br />

hen the NAPLAN reults<br />

were released earier<br />

in the year.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y follow the patern<br />

of recent years with<br />

esults being well above<br />

he state average whilst<br />

lso showing significant<br />

rowth.<br />

82.5 per cent of Year<br />

students had greater<br />

han or equal to expected<br />

earning growth in Readng;<br />

<strong>The</strong> percentage of stuents<br />

at Maris! College<br />

astwood achieving<br />

and 10 in Grammar and<br />

unctuation in <strong>2017</strong> is<br />

lmost double 2016 and<br />

lmost triple 2015;<br />

<strong>The</strong> percentage of stuents<br />

achieving Band 10<br />

n Numeracy is double<br />

he State percentage;<br />

Year 9 scored above<br />

CEC or State in all aspects<br />

of the test;<br />

<strong>The</strong> percentage of Year<br />

9 students at proficiency<br />

is above the state in all<br />

aspects of the test, with<br />

Reading and Numeracy<br />

more than 20 per cent<br />

above State;<br />

<strong>The</strong> percentage of Year<br />

9 students performing<br />

below national minimum<br />

standards is very low<br />

{less than 3 per cent) and<br />

lower than the State in all<br />

aspects of the test.<br />

<strong>The</strong> College is proud<br />

of what their boys have<br />

achieved.<br />

Maris! is a comprehensive<br />

school; accepting<br />

and catering for boys ol<br />

all abilities.<br />

Nevertheless, with the<br />

support of their teachers,<br />

and as a result of their<br />

own consistent efforts,<br />

they have disf.layed their<br />

true potentia . <strong>The</strong>y will<br />

continue to monitor trend<br />

data in NAPLAN to assess<br />

the efficacy of their<br />

pedagogical practices as<br />

part of their continuous<br />

improvement approach<br />

to learning and teaching<br />

at the college.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>2017</strong> HSC results<br />

that were released last<br />

week further highlighted<br />

the academic success of<br />

the college.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y provided affirmation<br />

of the great work<br />

done by staff in preparing<br />

their boys for assessment<br />

and examinations.<br />

What is particularly<br />

important to note is the<br />

consistency in which the<br />

College now achieves in<br />

the top two bands.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y continue to score<br />

well in Bands 5 and 6.<br />

<strong>The</strong> College achieved<br />

63 Band 6s and 218 Band<br />

5s this year and this reaffirms<br />

the College's position<br />

as a high performing<br />

comprehensive school .<br />

Overall 89 per cent of<br />

subjects were above<br />

State average with 77<br />

per cent of students receiving<br />

a Band 5 and I<br />

or Band 6 in one or more<br />

subjects.<br />

Pnncipal Mark Woolfood<br />

complimented both<br />

teachers and students<br />

at the recent Academic<br />

Awards night when he<br />

said:<br />

"Our academic results<br />

cap off a wonderful year<br />

for the college.<br />

''<strong>The</strong> achievements<br />

from the Class of <strong>2017</strong><br />

continue the trend of<br />

strong results at Maris!<br />

College Eastwood.<br />

"I acknowledge the hard<br />

work and commitment of<br />

our students, excellent<br />

and committed teaching,<br />

and the support of the<br />

boys' families."<br />

Marist College Eastwood Principal Mark Woolford pictured with two of the<br />

school's high achievers- Rhys Jennings who received an ATAR of99.94 and placed<br />

first in the Sydney Archdiocese in English Extension 1 and Jacob Moses who<br />

placed first in the Archdiocese in Software Design. Other meritorious achievers<br />

were Keita Sugimoto, who placed first in Japanese in Context; James Mal/or first<br />

in Spanish Beginners and Andrew Cantril/ (a Year 11 accelerated student who<br />

scored 100 per cent in 2 Unit Mathematics and also placed first in the Diocese.<br />

Marist College Artist's tribute to women<br />

ART from 24 of the<br />

most talented students<br />

at Marist College, Eastwood<br />

will tour galleries<br />

across NSW next year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> works include Year<br />

12 student Daniel Ironside's<br />

tribute to famous<br />

women in history (pictured)<br />

titled "Miss Interpretation"<br />

which has<br />

been selected for the<br />

prestigious Art Express<br />

exhibition.<br />

Daniel is also expected<br />

to be interviewed by<br />

<strong>The</strong> University of Arts in<br />

London with the aim of<br />

offering a sculpture admission.<br />

Marist College Art<br />

Teacher Danielle Spurr<br />

told <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

that "Miss Interpretation"<br />

will be one of many<br />

student works exhibited<br />

at Hazelhurst Regional<br />

Gallery and Arts Centre,<br />

the Hawkesbury Regional<br />

Gallery and the Glasshouse<br />

Port Macquarie.<br />

"This year the College<br />

was exceptionally fortunate<br />

to have 24 students<br />

who are outstanding artists,<br />

• Ms Spurr said.<br />

"<strong>The</strong>y chose their own<br />

form and did sculpture,<br />

drawing, photography<br />

and even one kinetic<br />

work from a student who<br />

is a robot enthusiast."<br />

Daniel Ironside


Ryde's 2018 World Cup party<br />

RYDE residents who can't get to Russia for next year's FIFA World Cup will get the<br />

ext best at thing at one or more local 'live sites'.<br />

Live sites give fans a "If we can replicate that er Sydney were transfomned<br />

into mini-celebra­<br />

hance to experience ex- here in Ryde during the<br />

iting sport1ng events, Wor1d Cup, that would be tions where fans watched<br />

uch as the quadren- magnificent."<br />

the action on massive<br />

ial World Cup finals and He said that Ryde was screens Which, back then,<br />

lympic Games, on a big "becoming a footballcreen<br />

in a festive, family ing city if it 's not already cutting-edge technology.<br />

represented the latest,<br />

tmosphere.<br />

that" citing the growth of At this month's Ryde<br />

It's not an idea Ryde the Gladesville-Hornsby Council meeting, unanimously<br />

supported by<br />

ayor Jerome Laxale has Football Association and<br />

just plucked out of thin air, its member clubs and synaving<br />

experienced the thetic playing surfaces at Mayor Laxale proposed an<br />

his 11 fellow councillors,<br />

hrill of live sites more than Christie Park, soon to be investigation into the feasibility<br />

of one or more live<br />

decade ago as a travel- ready for use.<br />

ing Socceroos fan during "Eastwood St Andrews sites with jumbo screens<br />

he 2006 World Cup in AFC is one of our local during the finals tournament<br />

in June, 2018.<br />

ermany.<br />

clubs celebrating its 60th<br />

"I went to the Wor1d Cup anniversary next year," he Council's acting GM,<br />

n Germany and went to said.<br />

George Dedes, will look<br />

few live sites and - par- "I know everyone inicularly<br />

for the footballing volved in the club would "at the very least, but not<br />

into locations for the sites<br />

ommunity - it's a way to love to mark the milestone limited to l he three Socceroo<br />

group games" and<br />

et together and watch a at a live site (or more) in<br />

ame," Mayor Laxale told June with fellow members those of South Korea,<br />

he <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong>. of the footballing commu- Which has a large community<br />

in Ryde.<br />

"lt's the next best thing to nity, cheering on the Soceing<br />

there. When you're ceroos."<br />

In football-mad Ryde,<br />

t a live site you've got a 'Live Sites' really capouple<br />

of thousand other lured the public's attention<br />

the Mayor's on a winner.<br />

eople watching with you during Australia's groundnd<br />

going through the ups break1ng hosting of the Purcell with Eastwood<br />

Ryde Clr Bernard<br />

nd downs of a game for Sydney 2000 Olympics. St Andrews Football<br />

0 minutes. Locations around Great-<br />

Club representatives<br />

Michael Raff, Peter<br />

Lake, John Jones,<br />

Diane Jones, Liam<br />

Jones, Thomas Jones<br />

and Ryde Mayor Jerome<br />

Laxale.<br />

Boxing Day kitten delight<br />

GLADESVJLLE'S World League For <strong>The</strong> Protection<br />

Of Animals will be open on Boxing<br />

Day to find homes for a showroom full of new<br />

kittens.<br />

Anna from <strong>The</strong> World League (pictured, with<br />

two of the kittens) said the Boxing Day kitten<br />

sale is a special adoption event with kittens of<br />

all types, colours and personalities available for<br />

adoption.<br />

"We are inundated by kittens and need as<br />

many adoptions as possible so we can save<br />

more lives, as we get many calls per day to take<br />

more kittens and cats at the moment" Anna said.<br />

<strong>The</strong> kitten adoption fee of $280 ensures your<br />

adopted kitten will be<br />

desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and vet<br />

checked.<br />

<strong>The</strong> World League is located on the corner of<br />

Cowell Street and Victoria Road in Gladesville.<br />

Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> Tt1E WEEKLY TIMES 11<br />

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY READING<br />

COULD POLITICS GET ANY CRAZIER?<br />

Find out in Mary Benton's hilarious satire<br />

'THE GODDESS STRIKES BACK'.<br />

Travel from Australia<br />

to Ancient Egypt. See<br />

past lives and distant<br />

places. From high<br />

life and corruption<br />

in Sydney go to the<br />

centre of power<br />

politics in Canberra.<br />

TRICKS, TREACHERY, AND TREASON<br />

AS YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.<br />

<strong>The</strong> book is available online through Arnazon, Apple iBooks,<br />

Barnes & Noble, Google Play, Kobo, and Booktopia.<br />

Meriden girls<br />

make their marks.<br />

MERIDEN<br />

AN ANGLICAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS<br />

Since 1897 Meride n has produced confident a nd articulate young women,<br />

renowned for making their marks academically and in the global community.<br />

- 51% of students received an ATAR of 90 or more<br />

- Top ATAR 99.9<br />

- 10% of students received All-Round Achiever Awards<br />

- Placings within the top 3 students in NSW in 3 courses<br />

- Full marks awarded to 4 students in Mathematics<br />

and 6 students in Mathematics Extension 1<br />

- 214 Distinguished Achievements (Band 6 results)<br />

- ARTEXPRESS, ENCORE, OnSTAGE and Space<br />

nominations and selection<br />

- Three students awarded scholarships to top USA<br />

universities including Harvard University<br />

- Meriden ranked 23rd overall in the <strong>2017</strong> HSC Schools<br />

Ranking (Sydney Morning Herald 15.12.<strong>2017</strong>)<br />

For full details visit<br />

meriden.nsw.edu.au<br />

1 HSC results celebration at Meriden l Seven of the ten Meriden students who received AII·RoundAd"liever Awards ) Meriden Principa~ Dr Julie Greenhalgh, with<br />

jenny Pang who placed 3rd in NSW in Modem History 4 Year 11 student Helen Zhang who accelerated in Mathematics and placed 2nd in NSWin HSC Mathematics


2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

8]<br />

LAWYERS<br />

FIRST CONSULTATION FREE<br />

RYDE Sports Foundation<br />

recently held<br />

its AGM Christmas<br />

Dinner in the House<br />

of Tong Chinese Seafood<br />

restaurant within<br />

North Ryde RSL Community<br />

Club. Pictured<br />

with House of<br />

Tong manager Sunny<br />

Chan, Tong Lau and<br />

Ann Lin are RSF executive<br />

members and<br />

partners standing I to<br />

r Rob Wilkinson, Jim<br />

Towers, Terry Wilson,<br />

North Ryde RSL Commuity<br />

Club president<br />

Barry Herbert, Paul<br />

Moujalli, TWT Sports<br />

Editor Chris Karas;<br />

seated Carolin Wilkinson,<br />

Edna Wilde, RSF<br />

chairman Jim Hull,<br />

secretary Kim Clayton<br />

and Mary Wilson. TWT<br />

on-the-spot PHOTO.<br />

BTF Lawyers has developed a strong reputation for excellence<br />

in legal practice. Both Suzanne Bilfle-Taylor and Paul Foster<br />

are professional and approachable.<br />

Through years of experience in dealing with people in need,<br />

they have adopted a client comes first approach that for<br />

example will have them seeing their clients at a location of<br />

their choosing. BTF l awyers offers legal services in the areas<br />

of Civil (Family Law, Property Law, Conveyancing, Wills &<br />

Probate). Crim1nal and Migration law.<br />

So give them a call today to speak to a lawyer whom you can<br />

trust at a most critical time in your lffe. BTF Lawyers'<br />

receptionist can be contacted on 02 9617 0737. For urgent matter<br />

only contact the mobile on 0413 504 439 (CiviQ or 0413 320 028<br />

(CnminavMigration).<br />

42 Carlingford Road, Epping, NSW 2121<br />

Telephone: (02) 9617 0737 1 Facsimile: (02) 9868 4899<br />

Email: btflawyers@btflawyers.com.au<br />

s.bilbe--taylor@btftawyers.com.au p.foster@btflawyers.com.au<br />

NORTH Ryde Community Aid Executive Officer Helen Crouch and Administration Officer Carolin<br />

Wilkinson accept a $5,000 cheque from Boehringer lngelheim representatives Anna Caprara and<br />

KylieMcCiellanfrom the company's medical division.<br />

BELlA VISTA<br />

BELLA VISTA<br />

Our new state of the art aged care residence in the<br />

Hills overlooking the Caslle Hill Country Club golf course.<br />

Call Sarina on 02 9672 6155<br />

bellavistagardens.com.au<br />

/1"--..,<br />

BAYSWATER<br />

GARDENS<br />

'-..,/<br />

ABBOTSFORD<br />

Our new state of the art aged care residence in the<br />

Inner West, located on the waterlront.<br />

Call Leslie on 02 9712 0100<br />

bayswatergardens.com.au


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 13<br />

Award winning Civic Centre design thrown on the scrap heap<br />

<strong>The</strong> controversial Beijing Institute design for a new Ryde Civic Centre<br />

as been officially thrown on the scrap heap.<br />

<strong>The</strong> new Ryde councii­<br />

Ryde - which was blasted<br />

OJS dumped the design on<br />

by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> ed ~or<br />

uesday night, desp1te ~<br />

inning the previous (Mayor<br />

ickering led) council's inernational<br />

design compet~ion<br />

and it's Chinese deigners<br />

pocketing the prize<br />

oney.<br />

New Mayor Jerome Laxale<br />

aid reasons the Chinese<br />

esign has been scrapped<br />

nclude an unacceptable reiance<br />

on 600 to 700 apartents,<br />

high rise towers and<br />

blow out in costs.<br />

"<strong>The</strong> winning entry from<br />

JB's World I<br />

CONTINUED<br />

AGE3<br />

FROM<br />

CEC D'ARCY of Erington<br />

and formerly<br />

yde heads This Week's<br />

irthday Honours List<br />

elebrating today with his<br />

etter half June Padgett<br />

uttall D'Arcy former<br />

ffice manager at <strong>The</strong><br />

eekly <strong>Times</strong>.<br />

Florenz B Antonio celbrates<br />

in Manila <strong>The</strong><br />

hilippines tomorrow<br />

hile leading the Novemer<br />

22 Friday bun rush is<br />

im Russell son and heir<br />

f Ross " Rusty" Russell<br />

AM and the late Phyt<br />

ussell CAM who was<br />

B's cub leader in days of<br />

ore at 1st Ryde Scouts.<br />

Also celebrating Friay<br />

are Kerry Hardwick<br />

etter half of Jan Hardick<br />

and Tony Abboud<br />

f Snowden Parkes real<br />

state fame and Mary<br />

edesco better half of<br />

ick Tedesco of tailoring<br />

ame. Friday birthdays<br />

lso are being celebrated<br />

y Ruth lesslie ex TWT<br />

eam member and Elaine<br />

ee and Flor Arnone of<br />

the International Design<br />

Compet~ion has proved to<br />

be unworkable, as predicted<br />

at ~ inception," Mayor Laxale<br />

said.<br />

"<strong>The</strong> design competition<br />

itself has wasted well<br />

over $1 million in ratepayers<br />

money and our commun~<br />

has rejected 500 to 600<br />

apartments time and time<br />

again.l'<br />

lhe Mayor also hit out at a<br />

previous council decision to<br />

transfer staff from the now<br />

abandoned Civic Centre to<br />

luxury premises at North<br />

Aorida USA and formerly<br />

of <strong>The</strong> Philippines.<br />

Abbey Patricia Superstar<br />

Fyffe turns 21 on<br />

Saturday but celebrated<br />

with a party with family<br />

and friends at their<br />

West Pennant Hills home<br />

last Saturday. Abbey is<br />

daughter of JB cousin<br />

and Goddaughter Adele<br />

Buckland Fyffe and sister<br />

of JB Godson Nathan<br />

Stanley Wilberforce<br />

Fyffe and lucas John<br />

Fyffe whose father is Peter<br />

Fyffe.<br />

Other <strong>December</strong>e 23<br />

birthdays are Patricia<br />

De Nicola, Noel Dunn<br />

and Rosemary Rudman<br />

while Bente Or1ien is 81<br />

on Christmas Eve in Denmark.<br />

Jesus Christ celebrates<br />

<strong>December</strong> 25 on<br />

a day named in his honour<br />

same day Ratchada<br />

Pomjayub celebrates<br />

born in Thailand now of<br />

a special North Ryde address.<br />

Stuart Hely celebrates<br />

Wednesday <strong>December</strong><br />

27 same day as John<br />

Anthony Roberts eldest<br />

son of Anthony and<br />

Alicia Roberts turns<br />

eight and parties with his<br />

younger brothers Thorn-<br />

John F Booth AM in a recent<br />

ed ~orial - and which Mayor<br />

Laxale confirmed was costing<br />

ratepayers a "significant<br />

amount'' of money.<br />

"We need to end what has<br />

been a blight on our commun~,"<br />

Mayor Laxale said.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Mayor has reQuested<br />

senior council staff to prepare<br />

a report on a feasible<br />

new Civic Centre which will<br />

include council chambers,<br />

administrative space, meeting<br />

rooms, a performance<br />

as and Samuel.<br />

Leoni Jane Beaton<br />

turns 52 on Thursday <strong>December</strong><br />

28 same day as<br />

Daniela Eichmeyer and<br />

Donna Ritchie and Belinda<br />

Spicer better half<br />

of Salvos lynden Spicer.<br />

Michael Daniel Bottoms<br />

turns six in Vienna<br />

son of Elisabeth and<br />

Daniel on Friday <strong>December</strong><br />

29 and brother<br />

of Sarah while Michael<br />

James Maxted turns<br />

24 on Saturday <strong>December</strong><br />

30 same day lyn<br />

and Charlie Donald celebrate<br />

40 years wedded<br />

bliss and Pam Dadd celebrates<br />

New Years Eve.<br />

Happy daze all.<br />

• • •<br />

CHRISTMAS CAROLS<br />

services of note last<br />

weekend included Carols<br />

on the Plaza at West<br />

Ryde Marketplace on<br />

Saturday evening organised<br />

by West Ryde<br />

community members<br />

including West Ryde<br />

Chamber of Commerce,<br />

<strong>The</strong> Church of the Good<br />

Shepherd, Ryde Salvos<br />

and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />

and others.<br />

Congratulations to all<br />

space and retail space.<br />

"We will need to generate<br />

income from this site,''<br />

he said.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Mayor did not rule<br />

out retaining and restoring<br />

the existing and vacant civic<br />

centre building but will aw~<br />

the staff report expected<br />

early next year.<br />

He also gave an assurance<br />

that Ryde ratepayers<br />

and residents living next<br />

to the Civic Centre would<br />

be fully consulted and their<br />

opinions would be respected<br />

and valued.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Civic Centre site has<br />

been a huge embarrassment<br />

concerned on a very<br />

good outcome.<br />

Sunday night was the<br />

25th edition of TWT Rotary<br />

Community Carols<br />

Spectacular on North<br />

Ryde Common initiated<br />

all those years ago by<br />

JB for North Ryde RSL<br />

Youth Club which cosponsored<br />

the event for<br />

the first seven years before<br />

I invited North Ryde<br />

Rotary Club to carry on.<br />

Since then with the enthusiastic<br />

leadership of<br />

Roseanna Gallo OAM<br />

of Macquarie Park Rotary<br />

Club the Carols on the<br />

Common have continued<br />

to progress and prosper.<br />

Thank-you Roseanna<br />

and all for maintaining the<br />

high standard and special<br />

thanks again to North<br />

Ryde RSL Community<br />

Club for continuing to<br />

sponsor the fireworks finale<br />

from all those years<br />

ago when I twisted a certain<br />

GM's arm! Thanks<br />

again Chris!<br />

BUMPER STICKER:<br />

No matter who you vote<br />

for you always end up<br />

with a politician!<br />

Keep Smiling!<br />

-JOHN F. BOOTH<br />

for previous council's with<br />

an in ~i al concept promoted<br />

during the term of Mayor Arlin<br />

Etmekdjian scrapped by<br />

his successor, Mayor Ivan<br />

Petch only to be followed<br />

by the politically plagued<br />

but award winning Beijing<br />

lnsiliute design championed<br />

during the Mayoralty of Clr<br />

Bill Pickering.<br />

At last all sides of politics<br />

can see a way forward w~h<br />

the council's Uberal leader,<br />

Clr Sarkis Yedelian backing<br />

Labor Mayor Jerome Laxale.<br />

"I agree with you on this,"<br />

he told the Mayor.<br />

"This has been an ongoing<br />

disaster but we do not<br />

want to sell any public asset<br />

to pay for this.<br />

"If we are lucky, ~ will not<br />

cost us anything near the<br />

cost of our previous venture.ll<br />

Council is expected to talk<br />

~h local Federal and State<br />

MP's on funding eptions.<br />

WIN! with TWT!<br />

Mikey the Powerful Owlet and Friends<br />

Three. TWT readers can win copies of the ne.w<br />

Mikey the Powerful Owlet and friends book which<br />

tells the story or saving B)1es Creek Valley and<br />

beyond near Beecroft.<br />

<strong>The</strong> book was written by Georgia Cameron and<br />

illustrated by J'botograpber Michael Bianc.bino<br />

with a forewor by gardening guru Graham Ross.<br />

Copes of the limited edition book are. available<br />

at <strong>The</strong> Children's Bookshop 6 Hannah Street<br />

Beecroft for $30.<br />

TO WIN an autographed copy send to TWT<br />

Mikey book, PO Bos 123 Ryde 1680 or enter<br />

online . Entries close Monday january 15, winners<br />

publimed january 17.<br />

Wishing you & your family a<br />

u)t9l1cfWt(u/ ChJti!{i41t:tE<br />

and a<br />

'feff}j 1/ew ~FtJt<br />

Proudly supporting <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong><br />

<strong>Times</strong> Newspaper<br />

Clr Simon Zhou, City of Ryde


'[~jl'J" ,.. ..... ""<br />

GfJ.YTAOLISiiEO 19§ ~<br />

T A P A S B A R<br />

'<br />

Xmas rocks<br />

with Wayne<br />

Pearce and<br />

Big Hitters<br />

OPEN ON BOXING DAY!<br />

26TH DECEMBER <strong>2017</strong><br />

WAYNE Pearce and<br />

<strong>The</strong> Big Hitters are<br />

set to rock the Putney<br />

Bowlo this Friday<br />

night with showtime<br />

from 8.30pm.<br />

W~h the festive season<br />

alive and kicking, why not<br />

unwind ~h family and<br />

friends at '<strong>The</strong> Fountain on<br />

the Mountain' listening to<br />

rugby league great-turned<br />

musician Pearce and the<br />

popular Big Hitters band<br />

strut their stuff in relaxing<br />

and scenic surrounds.<br />

Pearce and the band create<br />

a unique and highly engaging<br />

party atmosphere as<br />

they belt out classic tunes<br />

from the 1g10s through to<br />

the current day blockbusters.<br />

Included in Wayne's repertoire<br />

are unforgettable, side<br />

splitting perfoonances of<br />

US Forces, Yesterday's Hero<br />

and Grease lightning. Putney<br />

Bowlo is located at 68<br />

Frances Road Putney.


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 15<br />

Hunters Hill Hotel introduces<br />

new summer food/wine menu<br />

LONG-standing community favourite Hunters Hill Hotel has this week announced the launch of an<br />

xcit ing new summer food and beverage menu.<br />

Directed by Group turning to the menu.<br />

xecutive Chef Ronny An array of r izzas and<br />

hantous (pictured), the burgers will stil constitute<br />

ew summer bistro menu part of the menu.<br />

ontains high quality, lo- Renowned as a famally<br />

sourced fresh pro- ily friendly pub for many<br />

uce including seasonal years, the summer menu<br />

ain courses: Prawn will continue to keep the<br />

nd Vongole Cassarecce little ones feeling satisfied<br />

ith tomato, chilli and with a diverse yet affordhite<br />

wine sauce, truf- able kids menu with Beef<br />

te pecorino,Handmade Cheeseburgers. Gnocchi<br />

nocci with burnt butter, Napolitana, Mini Steaks<br />

age, pine nuts and par- as well as Chicken Schnitesan,<br />

Chicken Conti! zel Bites. <strong>The</strong> Hotel will<br />

ith smoked corn puree, continue to provide kids<br />

adish, coriander and mint entertainment on Saturalad,<br />

and Salmon Fillet days (6-Bpm) and Sunith<br />

asparagus, eggplant days (12-3pm).<br />

ritters, harissa puree, In addition to the restaualtbush<br />

and miso cara- rant changes, patrons will<br />

el.<br />

enjoy a new and improved<br />

<strong>The</strong> pub classics remain, cocktail menu, developed<br />

owever Ghantous has in- by the in-house team of<br />

roduced a slight modern mixologists, including:<br />

wist across these sta- Apple Crumble (Capta10<br />

ies: 150 Lashes Battered Morgan, Fireball Whisish<br />

& Chips, Chicken key, fresh apple ~-uice and<br />

chnitzel and the infa- cinnamon sugar • WaterousChicken<br />

Panmigiana. melon Caprioska(Ketel<br />

For patrons wanting One Vodka, watenmelon<br />

lighter meal option, liqueur, lime and sugar),<br />

unters Hill Hotel has Midas Tea (St Germain<br />

ntroduced an extensive Elderftower Liqueur,<br />

ummer salad menu: Pommes Poire, grapefruit<br />

hicken and Watermelon, juice and egg white), Lady<br />

hicken Caesar, Roasted Tanqueray(Tanqueray Gin,<br />

egetable,Smoked Salm- St Germa1n Elderflower Lin<br />

and a Green and An- queur & green tea).<br />

ient Grains variety. Classic summer cock-<br />

<strong>The</strong> starter and share tails: Aperol Spritz, Molate<br />

offering has been jito, Espresso Martini,<br />

xtended with the incep- Margarita and Caprioska<br />

ion of Soft Shell Chick- will continue to be freshly<br />

n Tacos, Bacon, Beef served alongside an ex­<br />

Jack Cheese Slider tensive new Gin menu<br />

oards, Charcuterie ranging from Hendricks &<br />

o a r ds, F a r m house cucumber to Tanqueray<br />

heese Boards as well as 10 & grapefruit, Tanqueray<br />

he old faithful Southern Rangpur, lime & fresh ginried<br />

Chicken Wings re- ger and Tanqueray Marac-<br />

ca, strawberry & mint<br />

In an exciting move,<br />

Hunters Hill Hotel now<br />

serves both locally and<br />

internationally-sourced<br />

wine varietals. s<br />

Ghantous joined the<br />

Gallagher Group as Sous<br />

Chef at the Union Hotel<br />

over a decade ago and<br />

has since gone on to win<br />

numerous awards for his<br />

outstanding food and service,<br />

incluCfing winner of<br />

Best Chef in the 2010 AHA<br />

awards and finalist in the<br />

2012 Savour Awards for<br />

Uncorked at <strong>The</strong> Union.<br />

Appointed Group Executive<br />

Head Chef in 2004,<br />

he has developed his versatility<br />

across a variety of<br />

cuisines, with each menu,<br />

venue and atmosphere<br />

carefully orchestrated.<br />

<strong>The</strong> new menu follows<br />

the recent acquisition of<br />

Hunters Hill Hotel by <strong>The</strong><br />

Gallagher Hotel Group in<br />

<strong>2017</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> stylishly renovated<br />

pub is located at 64<br />

Gladesville Road, Hunters<br />

Hill and is open weekdays<br />

from f Oam until 12am;<br />

Saturdays from Sam until<br />

12am and Sundays from<br />

Sam until 10pm. Function<br />

spaces are available for<br />

event hire upon request<br />

/2 price under 12 years old<br />

Free under 5 years<br />

CHRISTMAS DAY<br />

25TH DECEMBER <strong>2017</strong><br />

Seafood Buffet Only<br />

Prawns, Crab, Oysters, Smoked Salmon,<br />

Octopus, Muscles and Non Seafood<br />

Seafood items selection may change due to availability.<br />

#<br />

~ ATLANTIS ~~c<br />

ph: (02) 8899 8980<br />

bookings@atlantisbardining.com.au<br />

58 Dehli Rd, North Ryde 2113<br />

~'17<br />

SIDJNEES<br />

WOOD FIRED PIZZA<br />

• Waterfront Dining<br />

• Sailors Grill Bistro open 7 days for<br />

lunch and dinner<br />

• Ecco Ristorante - Spectacular<br />

Italian cuisine - phone 9719 9394<br />

for bookings<br />

• Happy Hour<br />

Monday and Tuesday 4.30pm- 7pm<br />

Wednesday to Friday 4.30pm - 6.30pm<br />

• Meat Raffle Wednesday from<br />

6.30pm, Friday meat raffle from 6pm<br />

• Members Cash Draw -<br />

10 draws every Wednesday between<br />

6.30pm an


6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

(J /NorthRydeRSL Cnr of Pittwater & Magdala Rds, North Ryde 9888 ~7588 www.northrydersl.com.au<br />

food and drinks all day everyday<br />

FOR MEMBERS<br />

Bucket of Coronas (4) $20<br />

Bucket of Jim Beams (4) $28<br />

From the Marble Bar <strong>December</strong> - February<br />

Members<br />

J ' ~<br />

does not apply.


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 17<br />

DO YO UR CHRISTMAS<br />

SHO PPING IN OUR BO UTIQ UE<br />

GIFT SHOP<br />

PRODUCTS INCL UDE: JEWELLERY.<br />

CROCKERY. HAND CREAMS. CANDLES<br />

(INCLUDING ECOYA). BEDDING.TOYS.<br />

BEER. WINE. SPIRITS. COOKBOOKS.<br />

AND MORE<br />

1096 OFF FOR MEMBERS!*<br />

FREE<br />

SHOWBAGS<br />

With every kid's meal from<br />

Riverv1ews Bar and Dining<br />

<strong>December</strong> 17 - 24<br />

C~) [- (;. G~-, ~ -. 1<br />

,~ r v ~, -, • ~ ·<br />

iPods, Coogle Homes, eskies, BBQs, h


8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Christntas Clmrdt Semices<br />

Missionary priest to serve Ryde-Giadesville<br />

<strong>The</strong> Catholic Parish of Ryde-Giadesville has a new parish<br />

riest.<br />

Father Greg Morgan<br />

MVD arrived from Roseery<br />

Parish last week afer<br />

a colourful career that<br />

as seem him work as a<br />

issionary priest in minstries<br />

as varied as the<br />

ispanic streets of San<br />

rancisco and the cloisered<br />

corridors of Rome.<br />

Although widely travlled<br />

he said he is deighted<br />

to have found<br />

new home at historic<br />

t Charles Borromeo<br />

atholic Church in Ryde<br />

nd Our lady Queen of<br />

eace Catholic Church in<br />

ladesville.<br />

He also has a strong<br />

ffinity with Holy Cross<br />

atrician College, being<br />

chooled by the Patriians<br />

at Fairfield for eight<br />

ears.<br />

"I really feel at home<br />

ere, right from the very<br />

eginning I can say I love<br />

t here," he said.<br />

Father Morgan is from<br />

he Catholic Order of<br />

erbum Dei, a worldwide<br />

atholic and evangelistic<br />

ovement which aims to<br />

ring the Word Of God<br />

Verbum Dei) into peole's<br />

lives and hearts.<br />

"My spirituality is to<br />

xplore the readings at<br />

ass, explore the scripures<br />

in everyday life and<br />

o build community," he<br />

aid.<br />

"My aim is to support<br />

he wonderful communiy<br />

we already have here.<br />

"I know that we are livng<br />

in particularly chal-<br />

lenging times, where<br />

people work many long<br />

hours and that we do lose<br />

sight of what is beautiful<br />

and we are lacking what<br />

is spiritual and joyful."<br />

Within hours of his arrival,<br />

Father Morgan has<br />

struck those around him<br />

with his sense of joy<br />

and love for others and<br />

the word will soon get<br />

around that he is fluent in<br />

Italian and Spanish.<br />

Father Morgan also has<br />

a Bachelor of Commerce<br />

from NSW University and<br />

worked as a trainee auditor<br />

for Price Waterhouse,<br />

but what local people<br />

may not know is that he<br />

became a priest through<br />

an unusual encounter on<br />

a train in 1986.<br />

"I had my calling at<br />

Villawood Railway Station,<br />

when I was 22 years<br />

old," he said.<br />

" I suddenly felt I had<br />

been called to talk to a<br />

laotian man, a migrant,<br />

a voice inside me urged<br />

me to talk to him, but<br />

I felt embarrassed to<br />

approach a complete<br />

stranger."<br />

Father Morgan regretted<br />

not listening to his<br />

inner voice but as fate<br />

would have it, he met the<br />

man again, exchanged<br />

addresses and learned<br />

that his name was Teo<br />

Pham and that he lived<br />

in a half way house for<br />

disabled, traumatised<br />

veterans of the Vietnam<br />

War.<br />

"For the next six<br />

months I'd come by<br />

each week to teach them<br />

English," he said.<br />

"From there I met the<br />

Verbum Dei missionaries<br />

and I just connected,<br />

I knew I had been called<br />

to be a missionary and<br />

my calling absolutely<br />

stunned my family."<br />

Ordained in Majorca,<br />

Spain in 1995, this joyful<br />

priest has served in<br />

Colombia, Venezuela,<br />

Spain, <strong>The</strong> Philippines,<br />

Ireland, Germany, the<br />

United States of America<br />

and Italy.<br />

"I went on to become<br />

the Administrator General<br />

and Vice Superior<br />

(male congregation) of<br />

the Verbum Dei Fraternity,"<br />

he said.<br />

"In saying this, I'm<br />

not really such a great<br />

organiser, I more of a<br />

people person and I'm<br />

very much for using the<br />

talents we have here and<br />

inspiring people.<br />

"That fact that I've<br />

been a missionary overseas<br />

means that I also,<br />

especially, welcome being<br />

able to serve in this<br />

multicultural parish."<br />

A constant presence<br />

in Father Morgan's life<br />

is Jesus, whether present<br />

on the altar or in the<br />

hearts of those who seek<br />

love and seek to love<br />

others.<br />

"We can love because<br />

He first loved us," he<br />

said.<br />

Father Greg Morgan FMVD adds the Three Wise Men to his tiny Nativity scene at his parish office<br />

in Ryde. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO<br />

A Happy and Holy Christmas<br />

FROM THE HUNTERS HILUGLADESVILLE INTER-CHURCH COUNCIL<br />

St Charles Borromeo & Our Lady Queen of Peace Ryde-Giadesville Parish<br />

5pm Family MASS on CHRISTMAS EVE is held in the grounds of Holy Cross Co llege<br />

ST CHARLES BORROMEO OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE<br />

CHURCH RYDE<br />

CHURCH GLADESVILLE<br />

(582 Victoria Road Ryde) (Cnr Westminster & Victoria Rd Gladesville)<br />

CHIUSTI\1AS EVE<br />

Masses: 9pm & 12 midnight<br />

(carols from 11 .40pm)<br />

CHIUSTI\1AS BAY<br />

Masses: Sam & 1 Oam<br />

CHIUSTI\1AS EVE<br />

Masses: 7pm & 1 Opm (French)<br />

CHIUSTI\'IAS BAY<br />

Masses: 9am & 10.45am (Italian)<br />

Boronia Park<br />

Uniting Church<br />

93a Pittwater Rd. Hunters Hill<br />

{Directly opposite to Harris Farm)<br />

CIIRISTMAS EVE :<br />

Christmas Carols and storyte lling<br />

Sunday <strong>December</strong> 24th 9:30am<br />

C IIRISTMAS DAY:<br />

Re m e mbe ring the Birth of Jesu s<br />

Monday <strong>December</strong> 25th 8:30am<br />

Rev. Seung Jae Ye on<br />

9809 221s I 0413 8 3 7 7 21<br />

Face book: Boronia Park Uniting Chu rch<br />

<strong>The</strong> 'ArwG:can Parish<br />

cif '1-lunte:rs ']-{i((<br />

Ch•·islmas E~e Famil ~· Se.·vice<br />

6 :00pm 24th l>ecembet•@ All Saint~·<br />

Clll'islmtts E\,e Holy Communion<br />

9:0 0pm Zehlu:om.au 0 2118172167<br />

HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH<br />

HUNTERS HILL<br />

C HIUST ~IA S EVE:<br />

Holy Name of Mary Vigil C arols and<br />

Mass 6 .30pm<br />

St Peter Chanel Vigil<br />

Mass 8 .30pm<br />

C HIUST I\JIAS UAY:<br />

Holy Name of Mary<br />

Masses 8.30 & 10.00 am<br />

St Peter Chanel Church:<br />

Mass 9 .00 am


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIM ES 19<br />

Christmas Church Semices<br />

<strong>The</strong> C3 Church Ryde will give Christ·<br />

mas a different look this year by turning<br />

out the lights.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y recently hosted 'Carols by Glowstick',<br />

an event where they transformed<br />

their church into an indoor pari< w~h glow<br />

sticks for candles.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Top Ryde City based church was<br />

also an open house for families and<br />

members of the Ryde community who<br />

were all invited to sing along to the live<br />

musical ~ems.<br />

"Families, kids and adults, young and<br />

elderly alike; the idea was to create a<br />

space where everyone could get into<br />

the spirit of Christmas," the team at C3<br />

Church said.<br />

Established since 1999, the team's wish<br />

is to extend an invite to anyone and everyone<br />

who would like to come to church<br />

over <strong>December</strong> and Christmas.<br />

<strong>The</strong> C3 Church will hold Christmas services<br />

on Christmas Eve at 1 Oam, 7pm<br />

and Christmas Day at 1 Oam.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y hold four services over a weekend,<br />

w~h kids programs as well as Full<br />

House Youth for high school kids.<br />

For more information about their church<br />

life visit c3churchryde.com.au or download<br />

the C3 Ryde Church app.<br />

Social Justice and compassion in action: Our Lady Queen of Peace (Giadesvil/e) students Alex,<br />

omy, Monet and Robbie join Our Lady Queen of Peace Family Educator and Saint Vincent de Paul<br />

ember Anna Alessi to distribute gifts to families in need this Christmas. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO<br />

Gladesville has a<br />

heart for the poor<br />

Parents and students from Gladesville's Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School and<br />

arish have donated Christmas gifts tor families pushed to financial breaking point.<br />

he gifts include children<br />

oys and will be distributd<br />

this Christmas through<br />

he St Vincent de Paul Soiety,<br />

which is active in the<br />

yde-Giadesville parish.<br />

ur lady Queen of Peace<br />

amily Educator and Saint<br />

incent de Paul member<br />

Anna Alessi said this year<br />

s one of the worst on reord<br />

for struggling famiies.<br />

twe are seeing mums<br />

nd dads getting $500<br />

nd $600 and even higher<br />

ower bills. each quarter.<br />

nd they are struggling to<br />

~ay them," Ms Alessi said.<br />

'It is so sad, they can't<br />

fford to go out and buy<br />

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish<br />

North Ryde<br />

Christmas presents and<br />

some families have even<br />

been evicted and are<br />

homeless because they<br />

can't pay their bills.<br />

"And it is not just power<br />

bills, some people are<br />

struggling to meet medical<br />

expenses and for others it<br />

is rent and day to day living<br />

expenses."<br />

This year the St Vincent<br />

de Paul Society took the<br />

brave step to pay the<br />

power bills of needy families<br />

and the phrase 'the<br />

power bill poor' is now<br />

widely used across the<br />

welfare sector.<br />

Yet despite this emergency<br />

power bill payment<br />

CHRISTMAS <strong>2017</strong><br />

Second Rite of Reconciliation<br />

Tuesday 19 1 h <strong>December</strong><br />

7.00pm<br />

Christmas Eve Masses<br />

6.30pm<br />

Family Outdoor Mass<br />

(Bring Folding Ch air )<br />

9.30pm<br />

Midnight<br />

Christmas Day Masses<br />

8.30am<br />

10.00am<br />

19 1 Co x's Rd. North Ryde 2113<br />

Tel (02) 9888 2569<br />

p arish@holyspiritnorthryde.org..au<br />

www.holyspiritnorthryd e.org.au<br />

scheme, there are families<br />

who have had their power<br />

disconnected for not paying<br />

a bill and are homeless.<br />

Anna Alessi encounters<br />

some of these families<br />

through her worl< with the<br />

St Vincent de Paul outreach<br />

van and concedes<br />

that the van's<br />

clients no longer conform<br />

to the stereotype of the<br />

city destitute.<br />

"It is no longer just old<br />

men, it is families with little<br />

children, it really breaks<br />

your heart but we do the<br />

best we can to help them<br />

and even pack lunches so<br />

the children can still go to<br />

school."<br />

Ms Alessi also meets parents<br />

whose self esteem<br />

and self confidence has<br />

been shattered by their inability<br />

to pay the bills.<br />

"Of course these parents<br />

are angry, there is<br />

so much resentment out<br />

there, especially because<br />

of the letters of demand<br />

they get from these large<br />

companies.<br />

"<strong>The</strong>se demands really<br />

demoralise people when<br />

they know they can't possibly<br />

pay the bill, at first<br />

they can even get angry<br />

at us but then they understand<br />

that we're not like<br />

the large companies, we<br />

are here because we have<br />

love and compassion for<br />

others."<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> has<br />

stood up for people struggling<br />

to pay power bills<br />

and has called out the<br />

greedy power companies<br />

whose bill hikes of 30<br />

to 40 per cent are all the<br />

more deplorable because<br />

they're justified with the<br />

false rhetoric of climate<br />

change.<br />

AI the same time, this<br />

newspaper applauds charitable<br />

organisations like St<br />

Vincent de Paul and the<br />

generous people in our local<br />

community who donate<br />

to them.<br />

"It is sad that this is happening<br />

in our day and age<br />

and it shouldn't be," Anna<br />

Alessi said.<br />

crHere we are in the middle<br />

of summer and people<br />

are scared to turn on an<br />

air conditioner or a fan because<br />

they're afraid of their<br />

power bill."<br />

If the way to fight back<br />

against corporate greed is<br />

through love and compassion,<br />

then Anna Alessi and<br />

the parishioners of Ryde­<br />

Giadesville (and other<br />

Christians) who put social<br />

justice into action are frontline<br />

heroes.<br />

"I love my job, I love being<br />

among people, being able<br />

to help or just to have a<br />

friendly chat, to show that<br />

someone cares," Anna<br />

said.<br />

"I know that there are<br />

many, many people we<br />

still need to help and my<br />

Christmas wish for them is<br />

to be safe and to know that<br />

there are kind hearted people,<br />

who love them."<strong>The</strong><br />

St Vincent de Paul Society<br />

has launched a Christmas<br />

Appeal to help families<br />

in need and donations<br />

can be made through the<br />

website: christmasappeal.<br />

vinnies.org.au"For many<br />

people, Christmas is a<br />

joyful time of year," the St<br />

Vincent de Paul Society<br />

said."However, the sad real~y<br />

is that 13.3 per cent<br />

of Australians are living in<br />

poverty. "Of these, 731,000<br />

are children who may not<br />

~et their Christmas wish.<br />

But your support can<br />

make a difference."Saint<br />

Anthony's Catholic Church<br />

in Marsfield - a St Vincent<br />

de Paul Society parish -<br />

has a Christmas tree where<br />

parishioners and vis~ors<br />

can put a Christmas wish<br />

on the branches. <strong>The</strong>se<br />

wishes will be met by the<br />

caring parishioners at St<br />

Anthony's Parish, where<br />

possible.<br />

sr ANIHONY'S<br />

CATHOUC CHURCH<br />

A Ministry of the<br />

Vincentian Fathers and Brothers<br />

54 Agincourt Road<br />

Marsfield<br />

Phone: 9888 5222<br />

CHRISTMAS EVE<br />

6.00pm Children's Mass<br />

(with N a t ivity Pag eant)<br />

9.00pm Mass<br />

12.00 Midnight Mass<br />

(Caro ls w ill be s ung f rom 11 .OOpm)<br />

CHRISTMAS DAY<br />

9 .00am Mass ONLY<br />

Please note:<br />

NO 6.00pm Mass on Christmas Day<br />

BOXING DAY<br />

NO Mass<br />

CHRISTMAS<br />

DECEMBER 25


0 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Your Multi Award Winning Local Newspaper!<br />

PHONE: 9807 6666<br />

THE WEEKLY TIMES<br />

ESTABLISHED 1921<br />

MULTI AWARD WINNERS<br />

Community<br />

Newspapers<br />

of Australia<br />

THE WEEKLY TIMES<br />

Winners of the Northern Division & National Awards<br />

for every year since 2003, Including Best Community<br />

Newspaper & Best Advertisement Awards.<br />

2010 Winner of Best Colour AdVertisement<br />

2013 Winner of Community Service National Award<br />

2015 Best Editorial In Australia<br />

PO BOX 123, RYDE NSW 1680<br />

817 Victoria Road Ryde NSW 2112 www.weeklytimes.com.au contactus@weeklytimes.com.au<br />

Serving our community in our 97th year<br />

%11l· fj' ~ r:-.~<br />

817 Victoria Road, Ryde Email: contactus@weeklytimes.com.au<br />

PO Box 123 Ryde NSW 1680 ;; ' ~ .... ~ Internet: www. weeklytimes.com.au<br />

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH<br />

s M T W T F s s M T W T F s s M T w T F s<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3<br />

7 8 9 ltl 1 1 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />

14 15 16 1"' 18 19 20 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 [ill 11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 [E) 18 19 20 21 22 23~<br />

28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 ®@<br />

APRIL MAY JUNE<br />

s M T W T F S s M T W T F s s M T W T F s<br />

(1 2 ) 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 1 2<br />

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 Q] 12 13 14 15 16<br />

22 23 24 ® 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23<br />

29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30<br />

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER<br />

s M T W T F S s M T W T F S s M T W T F S<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 I 2 3 4 30 [I]<br />

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15<br />

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22<br />

29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29<br />

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER<br />

s M T W T F s s M T W T F s s M T W T F S<br />

CD 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 30 31 [I]<br />

7 8 9 Ht 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8<br />

14 15 16 17 18 19 ~ 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15<br />

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 [ill17 18 19 20 21 22<br />

28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23@ §@ 27 28 29<br />

• February 17+24 Lunar New Year • March 24 West Ryde Easter Festival • September I TWT 97th Birthday<br />

• September 30 Tigers Grand Final • Sept/Oct Eastwood Moon Festival • October 20 Granny Smith Festival<br />

• <strong>December</strong> 1 TWT Gladesville Christmas Festival • <strong>December</strong> 16 TWT Rotary Community Christmas Carols Spectacular<br />

0 NSW Public Holidays • TWT Special Events • NSW School Holidays<br />

INSTA


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIM ES 21<br />

Upgrade for Blenheim Park's remote control racers<br />

EVERY w eekend at Blenheim Park in North Ryde,<br />

ozens of friendly rivals converge on a mo dest·<br />

ized race track eager to get involved in some acion<br />

• of the remote control car kind.<br />

Established 1978<br />

Quality Work Guaranteed<br />

All Fleet & Insurance Work<br />

Palntless Dent Repairs<br />

<strong>The</strong>y're a diverse bunch<br />

of differing abi l~i es that's<br />

increasing in size and about<br />

to - if nof already - outgrow<br />

a venue now showing obvious<br />

signs of strain, wear and<br />

lear.<br />

Ryde councillor Jordan<br />

Lane believes the success<br />

and ongoing popularity of<br />

the Sydney Radio Control<br />

Car Club (SRCCC) and the<br />

unique racing track facility<br />

its members utilise needs<br />

to be acknowledged with<br />

some love in the form of an<br />

upgrade by council.<br />

One of the outstanding aspects<br />

of this leisure activity<br />

is ~s abil~ to provide what<br />

is effectively a level playing<br />

field between able-bodied<br />

competitors and those who<br />

are mobility impaired.<br />

"You can see by tile number<br />

of tents set up around<br />

this Blenheim Park venue,<br />

it's an enormously popular<br />

sport for remote control car<br />

enthusiasts." he told <strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong>.<br />

"I went to the site several<br />

weeks ago to explore<br />

improvements to what is a<br />

very old race platform. buitt<br />

more than 30 years ago. tt<br />

has some pretty weathered<br />

paint over ~an d all-stair access.<br />

"One of the things pointed<br />

out to me was that<br />

there were plenty of racers<br />

with mobility issues. who<br />

couldn't always get up the<br />

stairs."<br />

Tom Harden. an executive<br />

committee member with the<br />

SRCCC, said the costs of<br />

staging weekend meets -<br />

including automated track<br />

announcements and resutts<br />

compilation - was met by<br />

members and fundraising<br />

including the club's BBQ offerings.<br />

"We're keen for some<br />

ramp access to the stand<br />

(race platform)." he said.<br />

"If we can get that through,<br />

then I'd be interested to also<br />

see what sort of support<br />

we could be provides with<br />

earthmoving-type equipment.<br />

"We spend a tot of time trying<br />

to finer the soil to get the<br />

rocks out and if there's existing<br />

equipment ... we can<br />

perhaps sweat it a bit harder<br />

for the benefit of the club. •<br />

Ctr Lane has wasted no<br />

time raising the issue as a<br />

newly-elected Ryde councillor<br />

at November's council<br />

meeting.<br />

With the unanimous sup-<br />

port of his fellow councillors,<br />

the need to upgrade the<br />

elevated racing platform to<br />

expand accessibility for the<br />

mobility impaired was acknowledged.<br />

Councol resolved to immediately<br />

begin talks with the<br />

SRCCC to iden~ a costeffective<br />

solution to accommodate<br />

enthusiasts of all<br />

levels of ability, while also<br />

meeting the technical specifications<br />

tor the sport.<br />

A report outlining accessibility<br />

aoptions is to be provided<br />

to council's Works and<br />

Commun~ Committee early<br />

in the new year.<br />

TWT on-the-spot PHOTO:<br />

Councillor Jordan Lane<br />

(front centre) with Tom<br />

Harden and other members<br />

oftheSRCCC<br />

• All m echanical repairs, maintenance & service t o all makes and<br />

m o d e ls , including new vehic les unde r Manufac turers Warranty<br />

• Power steering services • EFI Servic ing • Air Con Servic ing<br />

• Brakes & Clutc hes • Tune Ups<br />

REGO INSPECnONS<br />

WHILE YOU WAIT. NO BOOKING NECESSARY<br />

THE WEEKLY TIMES<br />

AUTO DIRECTORY<br />

AUTO SERVICES<br />

THE GOOD FUEL INN<br />

Cnr Cox's & Badajoz Roads,<br />

North Ryde 9888 5198<br />

SMASH REPAIRS<br />

WEST RYDE SMASH REPAIRS<br />

932 Victoria Road,<br />

West Ryde 9808 3033<br />

BRAKE & CLUTCH SERVICES<br />

N O RTH RYDE BRAK E & CLUT C H<br />

S ERVICE S<br />

Cnr Cox's & Badajoz Roads,<br />

North Ryde 9888 5 1 98<br />

To advertise please<br />

phone Narelle:<br />

9807 6666<br />

EOR INCL:USION RING 9807 6666<br />

SUPER<br />

SUMMER<br />

PACK<br />

WITH BONUS<br />

CRICKET<br />

STUMPS<br />

ESKY<br />

536LTOP<br />

MOUNT<br />

REFRIGERATOR<br />

W?rex H1718x 0127mm<br />

451403<br />

@ Westinghouse<br />

100LBAR<br />

FRIDGE<br />

336023<br />

~sggg<br />

lG O~EDTV<br />

55" ULTRA HD SMART OLEO TV<br />

712003<br />

KAMBROOK<br />

POWERMIX<br />

PLANETARY<br />

BENCH MIXER<br />

450644<br />

S2478<br />

l ae.!!~ l $14.80<br />

tWteklyRental Min. rental<br />

befort upgrad• $767,4{1""<br />

Betta


2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

~~--R_e_a_l_E_s_t_a_te_&_In_v_e_s_t_rn_e_n_t~<br />

Hard working Betty gives<br />

back to local community<br />

BETTY Ockerander,<br />

pictured,<br />

s a highly accomlished<br />

and hard<br />

orking licensed<br />

ales agent at<br />

McGrath Epping.<br />

She is a dedicated inividual<br />

w ho has comitted<br />

more than two<br />

ecades to providing<br />

er buyers and sellers<br />

with impeccable customer<br />

service.<br />

Driven to achieve optimum<br />

results for her<br />

clients, Betty is a stellar<br />

performer w ho consistently<br />

achieves the best<br />

results in all market<br />

conditions.<br />

She has a long standing<br />

reputation as a<br />

premium agent in Epping<br />

and wit hin the<br />

northern district and<br />

has achieved numerous<br />

record prices and<br />

awards.<br />

Betty believes strongly<br />

in giving back and<br />

has always been a<br />

strong community supporter.<br />

She is an active Real<br />

Estate Institute NSW<br />

Sales Chapter representative<br />

and President<br />

of Epping Rotary<br />

as well as Secretary of<br />

the Epping Chamber of<br />

Commerce.<br />

Betty also has an incredible<br />

connection<br />

with the local schools<br />

and our community.<br />

If it is experience and<br />

optimal results you are<br />

looking for contact Betty<br />

Ockerlander and her<br />

team on 0408 505 080.<br />

Lifeline Christmas Message:<br />

Give '<strong>The</strong> Gift of Hope' this festive season<br />

LIFELINE is encouraging Australians to 'give the gift of hope' to<br />

hose in their darkest hours this Christmas, as the national charity<br />

repares to receive about 40,000 requests for help over the next<br />

wo weeks.<br />

Wishing you the<br />

compliments of<br />

the Season and<br />

Best Wishes for<br />

the New year<br />

McGrath<br />

Kim Toyer-Uttley<br />

p 9816 8105<br />

M 0408 439 837<br />

May your days be<br />

merry & bright<br />

Lifeline Australia CEO<br />

Bob Gilkes said that a<br />

small donation will help<br />

the organisation make it<br />

so no Australian in crisis<br />

or thinking about suicide<br />

has to be alone.<br />

"While many people look<br />

forward to celebrating this<br />

time of year, it can be a<br />

stressful period for many<br />

due to relationship difficulties,<br />

financial pressures<br />

and excessive alcohol<br />

consumption," Mr Gilkes<br />

said.<br />

"So, we're asking people<br />

to be mindful of stress and<br />

loneliness in the community<br />

this Christmas - not<br />

just on Christmas Day, but<br />

in the days and weeks that<br />

follow. For people in crisis<br />

or thinking about suicide,<br />

the best gift you can give<br />

is to ensure they get the<br />

care and connection they<br />

need to get through tough<br />

times.<br />

"You can fund a call<br />

wrth one of our Crisis<br />

Supporters for $26 and<br />

make a lifesaving difference<br />

to someone over the<br />

Christmas or New Year's<br />

period. With Australians<br />

due to spend $11 billion<br />

on Christmas presents in<br />

<strong>2017</strong>, this is one gift that<br />

can truly have a profound<br />

impact on friends, loved<br />

ones and whole communi-<br />

ties ...<br />

This Christmas, Lifeline<br />

Australia is sharing the<br />

story of 24-year-old Trent<br />

, who attempted suicide<br />

five years ago after a freak<br />

head injury left him with a<br />

long road back to physical<br />

and mental health.<br />

While Trent survived that<br />

attempt, his thoughts of<br />

suicide returned ea~ ier in<br />

<strong>2017</strong> after going through a<br />

separation wrth his Iiane,.<br />

"I was scared to die. I<br />

really didn1 want to die. I<br />

was afraid to hurt myself,"<br />

Trent said, recounting the<br />

moments that led him to<br />

call Lifeline's 13 11 14 crisis<br />

line.<br />

"<strong>The</strong> call to Lifeline was<br />

everything. It was nonprejudice,<br />

it was understanding.<br />

It was not pretending<br />

that you knew<br />

the answers. <strong>The</strong> guy on<br />

the phone listened and<br />

acknowledged everything<br />

that I felt... he gave me<br />

hope."<br />

Mr Gilkes said Trent's<br />

story of posrtive recovery<br />

was a powerful example<br />

of the difference a<br />

compassionate and nonjudgemental<br />

conversation<br />

can make.<br />

"It only takes a moment<br />

to checK in with a friend or<br />

loved one, to listen and let<br />

them know you are there<br />

for them," Mr Gilkes said.<br />

"If you're concerned<br />

someone you know is<br />

thinking about suicide,<br />

it's important to ask the<br />

question: 'are you thinking<br />

about suicide?'. By asking<br />

directly and unambiguously,<br />

it shows you care and<br />

are willing to talk about rt.<br />

It might even safe a life."<br />

For 24/7 crisis or suicide<br />

prevention support, please<br />

call lifeline on 13 11 14 or<br />

visrt www.lifeline.org.au/<br />

gethelp .<br />

To donate to Lifeline,<br />

click here https:/lwww.<br />

lifeline. org .au/supportlifeline/lifeline-campaigns/<br />

trent<br />

ISoucrroRS DJREcroRVI<br />

165 Coxs Road<br />

(cnrChauve/ Streeq<br />

NORTH RYDE<br />

F 98883865<br />

T 9887 2888<br />

Level 1/219 Victoria Road<br />

GLADESVILLE<br />

above Commonwealth Bank<br />

admin@winstonreadford.com.au<br />

SEE US FIRST<br />

For True<br />

Business<br />

Exposure,<br />

TWT Advertising<br />

is the Answer<br />

.. __<br />

:W!Ul<br />

Phone<br />

9807 6666<br />

RONALD S.<br />

CZINNER & CO.<br />

Solicitors &<br />

Conveyancers<br />

15/1 Jordan Street<br />

Gladesville<br />

9816 2133<br />

matters.<br />

• 1ft Osborne Howell:<br />

[I.J<br />

LAWYf.ltS. CONVEYANCERS<br />

& NOTARY PUBLIC<br />

WE CAN HRP WITH WILlS,<br />

PROBATE & RNALISING<br />

DECEASED ESTATES<br />

De.M Fr~ ,<br />

w~ !j0'1-(. u.U. (.l. fv1e.t"rt.( C"'-r~!<br />

~~ !j0'1-(. for o.,£..L. !JtnM" ~rt O"V-U' ~ !:JULYS.<br />

McGrath<br />

Betty Ockerlander<br />

0408 505 080<br />

bettyockerlander@mcgrath.com.au<br />

mcgrath.com.au


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 23<br />

Real Estate & Invest-ment<br />

Pros and cons of buying<br />

property in super<br />

TOO many people set up a SMSF to buy a property, who shouldn't really be doing so.<br />

At the same time, there<br />

re many it really suits<br />

ho just haven1 got their<br />

ead around it yet.. that<br />

uying in SMSF ticks both<br />

he tax minimisation and<br />

Asset Protection boxes.<br />

When your capacity to<br />

ervice loans is assessed,<br />

or lending outside Suer,<br />

the bank takes into<br />

ccount at all your comitments<br />

and will NOT<br />

ccount for the income<br />

ou're forced to put in Suer<br />

(your 'SG' or Superanuation<br />

Guarantee).<br />

However, wtlen it comes<br />

o SMSF's the banks can<br />

onsider only your regular<br />

ontributions into Super<br />

nd the rental income the<br />

cquired asset will generte.<br />

I helped a dentist buy her<br />

urgery building last week<br />

nd it actually wouldn't<br />

ave worked outside suer,<br />

given her numerous<br />

ther loans.<br />

Anyway, she's much<br />

etter off using the mighty<br />

MSF tax haven. . . great<br />

oan too, 4.58% fixed for<br />

years with no Establishent<br />

Fee. <strong>The</strong> variance<br />

mongst the banks' rates<br />

n this space is crazy.<br />

Us financial advisors<br />

an't give anything other<br />

han general advice. Plus 1<br />

ave chosen to specialise<br />

nly in lending, so I'd get<br />

ued harder lOl.<br />

But what I can tell you<br />

s Why only months ago,<br />

actually purchased our<br />

ew office building in my<br />

MSF! ... if you're interested<br />

...<br />

<strong>The</strong> purchase price was<br />

$1.52m.<br />

I snapped it up two<br />

weeks prior to the auction,<br />

just loved it, it used<br />

to be the CBA building<br />

on the Hume Highway in<br />

Strathfield when I was a<br />

kid, and more recently a<br />

Curves gym.<br />

<strong>The</strong> cheapest rate was<br />

offered by a bank \vflo'd<br />

only lend 65% though.<br />

But I didn't have enough<br />

in Super for the rest.<br />

That's why I had extended<br />

the settlement period<br />

to July 7, enough time for<br />

Tona and myself to each<br />

concessionally contribute<br />

$35k in each before June<br />

30, and then again on July<br />

2.<br />

<strong>The</strong> rest came from an<br />

investment offset of mine,<br />

and was non-concessionally<br />

contributed (we .got<br />

no tax break for that bit).<br />

By the way, at the moment<br />

(watch this space<br />

though), Bankwest allow<br />

you to unlock the equity<br />

against your home at the<br />

same owner-occupied<br />

rate (the increase must<br />

be restricted to a dollar<br />

amount representing 50%<br />

of your home's value). <strong>The</strong><br />

other banks charge the<br />

higher investment rate for<br />

the cash out bit. It's daylight<br />

second if you want to<br />

avoid cross-collateralising<br />

and want part of your future<br />

investment loan at<br />

owner-occupied rates.<br />

<strong>The</strong> interior fit out is<br />

underway, being paid by<br />

the tenant (my business).<br />

<strong>The</strong> rent iChoice pays my<br />

SMSF is of course a tax<br />

deduction. However, my<br />

SMSF only pays 15% tax<br />

on it, rather than something<br />

like 45% if we had<br />

bought in our personal<br />

names. How much that<br />

effectively save us is quite<br />

a big number. Rent of<br />

$90,000 X (45% - 15%) =<br />

$27,000 annual saving.<br />

We need to understand<br />

that Super's simply a different<br />

tax enVIronment,<br />

proudly offered by our<br />

Government to encourage<br />

us to not rely on the pension.<br />

<strong>The</strong> above shows<br />

how powerful it can be.<br />

Once I hang my boots up<br />

(the loan will be repaid in<br />

15 years) the tax rate in<br />

Super changes to 0%.<br />

And Capital ~ains Tax is<br />

better too. But let's look at<br />

the negatives of my decision<br />

to buy it in Super:<br />

<strong>The</strong> equity 1 build up in<br />

the property will be unusable<br />

(I can't leverage<br />

against this property) as<br />

loans in Super can only be<br />

taken to acquire<br />

<strong>The</strong> building actually has<br />

the scope for another level<br />

to be built on top, but<br />

this is not allowed when<br />

the property is geared (to<br />

build it I'd need to not onlY<br />

get the $900K in to pay off<br />

the loan, but also the cost<br />

to build!)<br />

<strong>The</strong> paperwork! If you<br />

have an SMSF you'd<br />

know all about it! But 1<br />

don't mind being a little<br />

inconvenienced if it gives<br />

<strong>The</strong> Barefoot Broker<br />

me an extra half a mill,<br />

I'll always switch & move<br />

my lending around to get<br />

ahead, we all should.<br />

If you're thinking of setting<br />

up an SMSF maybe<br />

do ot in July (don't do ot in<br />

June and pay for a tax return<br />

for nothing) and also<br />

get the Custodian Trust<br />

set up to, as it needs to<br />

be established before you<br />

exchange. An accountant<br />

or Financial Advisor can<br />

assist you, please get a<br />

good one, not the nearest<br />

one. In life you need<br />

an accountant, solicitor,<br />

financial advisor and<br />

credit advisor I maortgage<br />

broker who are at the top<br />

of their game. lucky the<br />

later comes at no cost!<br />

By the way, name your<br />

How can I sell my properties at top price, fast & smoothly? ...<br />

You prepare your property for inspection by the buyer. You leave the job to your agent<br />

who is going to represent you to attract your potential buyer and handle the offer. <strong>The</strong><br />

agent's skill comes into play.<br />

• What to talk about in order to impress your buyer? Sell your swirnrr~ing pool to a buyer who hates<br />

doing maintenance work. Talk about your large back yard and how this would be suitable for their pet<br />

dog to run around and play.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> answer to the enquiries affects the buyer coming to your inspection. 1be price is out of the<br />

budget. <strong>The</strong> agent is not available to pick up the phone or answer your email. Or unable to make an<br />

appointment for inspection.<br />

• It may be hard to keep the buyer interested till the auction day. Would it be better to negotiate a sale<br />

price acceptable for both parties and sell before auction? How would it compare to other potential<br />

buyers on auction day<br />

with Jason Khoury<br />

corporate trustee of your<br />

SMSF something cool.<br />

I called mine Khoury<br />

Boys Pty Ltd, and also<br />

set up khouryboys.com.<br />

au in case my little fellas<br />

ever open a pizza shop<br />

one day.<br />

• Your agent interacts with all the buyers. How well does yotX agent handle negative comments at an<br />

open house inspection to avoid passing them onto the potential buyers? Your agem must establish<br />

relationship to squeeze more from the genuine buyer. A non-approachable attitude may turn off the<br />

• <strong>The</strong> ability to pick the right buyer to work on is imponant. Is it better to over chase the geBJine buyer and result in a lower offer?<br />

Don't overlook the serious buyer as they may give your property a miss.<br />

• <strong>The</strong> pattern of the buyer"s expected beha\iiour will tell the success of the marketing campaign. Is your agent good at readng the<br />

signals to make necessary steps for adjustment?<br />

• <strong>The</strong> negotiation skill and the insight to pick the right one to negotiate are both vital.<br />

For a Free Consultation!Ma1


4 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES<br />

0414 658 956<br />

• Chartered Accountant & Registered Tax<br />

Agent<br />

• Provided at reasonable rates<br />

www.rgaccounting.com.au<br />

AIR CONDITIONING<br />

MMBROWNPTYLTO 9874 5541<br />

Sales, Service, Installation.<br />

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial.<br />

leading Brands.<br />

AU13114 uc 19190c<br />

ACE AJR CONDITIONING<br />

0411 967 333<br />

Sales, Repair & Install Split & Dueling A/C.<br />

Lie 236838c<br />

TOWN & COUNTRY AIR CONDITIONING<br />

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT<br />

9481 0667<br />

Sales, Service & Installation of all domestic<br />

& commercial air conditioning equipment.<br />

AU18964 lie 125392c<br />

T & G AIR 0414 565 076<br />

Service & Installation A. H. & Weekends.<br />

Lie No 62879c<br />

AIR CONDITIONING<br />

0447 760 652<br />

Air Conditoning Repairs. Free Quotes, all<br />

makes & models, all areas. Call Danny<br />

Now. Ph. 8294 5725<br />

lie. L 242964c<br />

ALTERATIONS<br />

LINDA'S DRESSMAKING &<br />

ALTERATIONS est. 1992.<br />

9876 3985<br />

Specialising in dressmaking & all repairs<br />

to ladies & gents clothing. 14a Bridge St,<br />

Epping.<br />

AU18964 Uc 125392c<br />

ANTENNA<br />

STAR UTE ANTENNAS<br />

9802 7700 0414 897 236<br />

New ins! & repairs, extra outlets, digital<br />

upgrades, pens. disc. All work g'teed.<br />

Gov App lnst Lie. ACRS<br />

MCA DIGITAL ANTENNA SPECIALIST<br />

0431 444111<br />

local Tech, free quotes Fully Ins, Pens<br />

Disc, Gov app 5 yrs warranty.<br />

ARCHITECTS<br />

PETER HALL ARCHITECTS PI L<br />

9878 5850<br />

P Hall Nom Arch. 3279 Experienced firm,<br />

capable of handling all types of work, both<br />

residential and commercial, alterations or new.<br />

NATHALIE CURTET ARCHITECT<br />

0412 494 341<br />

Unique design solutions & architectural services:<br />

creating spaces to enhance life quality.<br />

New, alterations, residential & commercial<br />

projects. www.nathaliecurtet.com.au NSW<br />

Arch. Reg. Board 8508<br />

ASBESTOS REMOVAL<br />

ASBESTOS AWAY<br />

Tony 0405 317 807<br />

• All types of Asbestos removal<br />

• Garage & Shed Demolition<br />

·Asbestos Pick Ups & Inspections<br />

• Free Quotes<br />

• Fully licensed & Insured<br />

www.asbestosawaysydney.com.au<br />

Facebook: asbestosawaysydney<br />

Uc.Ciass 8 210719<br />

ASBESTOSPI.US.COM.AU<br />

1300 365 300<br />

Detailed residential demolition specialists,<br />

sheds/eaves/homes. Drummoyne based.<br />

Free Quotes. Ref.<br />

uc210738<br />

BAL.LUSTRADES<br />

WARD STEEL & ALUMINIUM<br />

9645 6358<br />

Manufacture & install steel, aluminium,<br />

stainless steel, glass ballustrades. Pool &<br />

garden fencing, auto gate. Custom & design<br />

services, free quote, helpful services.<br />

BATHROOM<br />

RENOVATIONS<br />

ALL TILE & BATHROOM RE·GROUTING<br />

Michael 0402 624 247<br />

Rejuvenate and reseal leaking old bathrooms.<br />

Call Michael. uc 16423&<br />

t\and'l Phone Guide<br />

BATHROOM<br />

RENOVATIONS (CONTINUED)<br />

SPINRYDE HOME RENOVATIONS<br />

9879 4855<br />

www.spinryde.com.au<br />

Beautiful Bathrooms. Reliable team. Affordable<br />

top quality work, fully guaranteed.<br />

AJ Constructors Ply ltd T/A Spinryde<br />

Home Renovations<br />

lie 4SOOOJP<br />

BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM RENOVATIONS<br />

9804 0576 0421 307 242<br />

Design & Comp. Reno. Servicing the local<br />

area. 20 yrs exp.<br />

lie 107694c<br />

APS BATHROOM & KITCHEN RENOVATIONS<br />

0410 454165<br />

Design SUpply Construct over 1 0 Years<br />

Experience. Uc 207688c. Fully Insured,<br />

Competitive Prices. Prompt Service.<br />

For A Free Quote Gall Phillip<br />

www.apsbathroomsandkilchens.com.au<br />

ANDREW'S BATHROOM RENOVATIONS<br />

0414 577 574<br />

Over 35 years Experience in bathroom &<br />

kitchen renovations. Qualified & Insured<br />

workmanship. Projects available on our<br />

website. Call for free measure and quote.<br />

www.perfectceramics.com lie 172945c<br />

BEDDING<br />

BEDS 'N' SECONDS PAUL GILES<br />

9879 4226<br />

Quality Australian Inner Spring mattresses,<br />

Singles fr $139, Doubles fr $279, Queens<br />

fr $299. Fast local delivery. Huge range of<br />

mattresses, beds & manchester. Your local<br />

bed shop! Paul Giles New & Seconds Mattresses.<br />

1 A I 28 Buffalo Road, Gladesville<br />

BLINDS<br />

SUNSET WINDOW FURNISHINGS<br />

87651733<br />

Free measure & quote! Good quality.<br />

Holland blinds, vertical drapes & venetian<br />

blinds at factory prices. Washing & repair·<br />

ing of venetian blinds same day service.<br />

SURRA BLINDS AND SHUTTERS<br />

Cameron 0401 805 534<br />

Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Verticals<br />

and more. Free Quote. Call Cameron.<br />

To advertise Phone Narelle:<br />

9807 6666<br />

BRICKLAYERS<br />

BRICKLAYERI BLOCKLAYER<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 9807 6666<br />

BUILDERS<br />

BP CONSTRUCTIONS<br />

0411 420 011 Brett 9684 6948<br />

All building work including renovations, extensions,<br />

decks pergolas & carports, bathrooms.<br />

www.bpconstructions.com.au tic 195060c<br />

WARATAH CONSTRUCTION<br />

0417100 049<br />

Alterations, additions, decks, pergolas, extensions.<br />

Lie t 05980c<br />

ALTERATIONS<br />

0418 484 216 9674 7527<br />

Ground & 1st floor additions decks &<br />

pergolas. Plans drawn from concept to<br />

completion.l. S. Giltinan Builder P/L<br />

Lie 91637c<br />

CUCEK CONTRUCTIONS<br />

Luciano "lu" 0418 647 641<br />

YOUR LOCAL BUILDER with over 30 years<br />

exp. Specialising in Granny flats, alterations,<br />

additions, decks & pergolas.tic247952c<br />

CARPENTER/BUILDER<br />

LICENSED CARPENTER<br />

9807 6595 George 0414 250 173<br />

'Decks • Pergolas • Doors • Renovations<br />

'All carpentry work & Repairs.<br />

Call George<br />

Lie 126669C<br />

MJD CARPENTRY<br />

Matthew 0414 418 248<br />

For all carpentry, gyprocking, painting and<br />

maintenance works.<br />

BUILD OR RENOVATE<br />

0411 703 057<br />

• All Building Works, Housing & Commercial<br />

• New Builds, Granny Rats, Office Fit outs,<br />

Renovations & Extensions<br />

• Repairs-Maintenance - All Trades<br />

ALLEN'S ALTERATIONS<br />

Ross 0418411101<br />

All Types of Building & Carpentry work.<br />

30 Years Experience. Local uc No 61536c<br />

CARPENTRY & JOINERY<br />

JADE CARPENTRY & JOINERY<br />

James 0428 581 542<br />

For construction of & repair of decks, pergolas,<br />

doors & new building work call James<br />

Uc 179663


CURTAINS<br />

RUDIA CURTAINS & BUNDS<br />

98871004<br />

Swags, tail, pelmets - Roman Blinds. Vertical,<br />

venetian, Holland & timber blinds, shutters.<br />

Free quote, family business. Alteration.<br />

DECKS & PERGOLAS<br />

SPEC/AUS/NG IN DECKS & PERGOLAS<br />

0419 447126<br />

Gates, railings & retaining walls. F/Q and advise.<br />

DENTIST<br />

PUTNEY DENTAL SURGERY<br />

9809 7110<br />

• Over 20 years' experience in Putney<br />

-Renowned for gentleness and care<br />

• Exceptional quality at afforoable price<br />

• Prompt appointments. 6 days<br />

• VISit us on www.putneydentatsurgery.corn.au<br />

or Facebook :putneydentalsurgery<br />

PUTNEY DENTAL CARE 9808 2588<br />

Gentle, caring, family-friendly dentists offering<br />

quality care and specialised treatments: cosmetic<br />

dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants.<br />

Up-to-date with the latest procedures with<br />

modern. state of the art facilities. Open 6<br />

days with emergency appointments available.<br />

DRAINER<br />

RYDE SEWERFIX<br />

9809 4230 0412 200 939<br />

CleaMg and replacement of sewer and stormwater<br />

pipes. 50 years local experience. Uc:. L985<br />

DRMNG SCHOOLS<br />

RYDE CITY DRIVING SCHOOL<br />

0419 991 658<br />

BUY 5 lessons & receive the 6th one FREE<br />

learners, Overseas Conversions,<br />

Over 25's &Age Refresher l essons.<br />

Calm, patient Instructor. 100% Pass Rate<br />

DRY CLEANING<br />

A SHBY'S DRY CLEANING<br />

9870 8955<br />

Your local specialist. Pick up and delivery service.<br />

Trading hours - Monday-Friday 7am-6pm<br />

- Saturday 7arn- 4pm - Sunday 1Clam- 2pm.<br />

Ample par1


6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

HANDYMAN<br />

A - TACK HANDYMAN SERVICE<br />

0413109 820 Ethan 9858 4895<br />

can't bring yourseH to tackle the sml jobs<br />

in the home, call A-Tack for excellence &<br />

reliability. Free quotes!<br />

NICHOLAS CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN<br />

SERVICES<br />

Steven 0419 606 288<br />

• All Trades • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations<br />

• Pergola's, decks, roofing, gyprock, & painting<br />

• All minor & major repair work • Quote this<br />

adven and get a 10% discount m • Call Steven<br />

www.nichofa.scarpentry.com.au l.ic no 108119c<br />

COMPLETE MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS<br />

Glenn 0414 717111<br />

All work inside/outside. Free Quotes. Pens.<br />

Disc. Will beat any quote. Glenn Uc no 301036c<br />

AUSMA/N PROPERTY MAINTENANCE<br />

Charlie 0412 413 077<br />

Gyprocking, cornices, plasterilg,<br />

rendering, carpentry, plumbing, tiling, paint,<br />

leaking showers,rubbish removal,Demo<br />

worl


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 27<br />

PLUMBERS (CONTINUED)<br />

TN T PLUMBING SERVICES<br />

0431 856 091<br />

• Free Call Out<br />

• Blocked Drains Cleared - Same Day Service<br />

• Bathroom I Laundry Renovations<br />

• Hot Water repairs I replacement<br />

• Leaking Tap I Toilets repairs<br />

• Gas Fitting I repairs<br />

• Stormwater I roof leaks<br />

•1 5% Seniors Discount<br />

• 24!7 SeMce • Eftpos Welcome<br />

uc 25mSc<br />

s.A.PLUMSING SERVICES FREE CAMERA<br />

SERVICE WITH EVERY BLOCKED ORAJN<br />

0416 297 555 9809 7555<br />

All suburbs<br />

• electric eel • leaking taps<br />

• hot water • water • roof guttering<br />

• gas fitting • leaking toilets • blocked drain<br />

• horne renovations • real estate strata.<br />

• 7 days a week friendly sevice. "'L 10575<br />

DOMESTIC PLUMBING<br />

0416 274 249<br />

leaky pipes & roofs, dripping taps, blocked<br />

drains, gas leaks or connections, running<br />

cisterns. I can fix il C. Parker Plumbing 30<br />

yrs in business. 24hrs 7 day emerg. calls.<br />

Master Plumber Gold lie. l1376<br />

COTTAGE & DOMESTIC MAJNTENANCE<br />

0414 808 809 9808 3020<br />

Phillip Draper West Ryde<br />

GLADESVILLE PLUMBING SERVICES<br />

9817 4777 0413 402 599<br />

For all your plumbing needs. Free Quotes.<br />

24hr/7days. Emerg. serv. Visa/Master/Eftpas.<br />

Uc 168665C<br />

GL PLUMBING SERVICES<br />

0412 055 000<br />

Prompt reliable service Leaking taps &<br />

toilets, Natural & LP gas fitter, blocked<br />

sewers cleared. 20 yrs exp. Uc 82736c<br />

CMF PLUMBING<br />

0411 232 629 9808 4220<br />

• Plumbing, draining, roofing, gas fitting<br />

• Maintenance specialist • Jet blaster &<br />

CCTV · No job too small<br />

u c 11 7469c<br />

PROTECH PLUMBING<br />

0418 971 587<br />

• 24 Hrs Emergency Service<br />

• Blocked Drains Cleared<br />

• Water Leaks. Leaking Toilets<br />

• Real Estate Strata Work<br />

• Pensioner Discount. All Areas.<br />

TAP RESCUE 1300 827 000<br />

We repair, supply, install direct to you TAPS,<br />

TOILETS, Hot water Systems, water Filters<br />

and more. NO CALL OUT FEE! Uc 40572c<br />

RADAR PLUMBING<br />

Tim 0402 990 602<br />

"Free Quotes - 24/7 Emergency Work<br />

'Blocked sewers - Hot Water - Tap repairs<br />

'Surface cleaning - Trade price checks<br />

lic40572c<br />

RYOE SEWERFIX<br />

9809 4230 0412 200 939<br />

Clearing and replacement of sewer and<br />

stormwater pipes. 50 years local experience.<br />

Ucl986<br />

FRANK DRAPER SEWER REPAIRS &<br />

REPLACEMENTS<br />

0438 065 852<br />

Free Quotes, High Pressure Water Jetter<br />

Service. - Ryde<br />

uc 181690c<br />

PH PLUMBING & HANDYMAN SERVICES<br />

Peter 0498181 354<br />

• Water Jetter Drain Cleaner · CCTV · All<br />

plumbing needs except Gas · Ryde Local<br />

lie 258239c<br />

M.K.E. PLUMBING & GAS<br />

0419 250 761 9868 4830<br />

Hot water, leaky taps & toilets. gas fittings<br />

& emerge. serv etc. Marsfield u c 178124c<br />

PAUL RUFF & SON PLUMBING<br />

Est. Locally 1981<br />

0418 961 406<br />

Uc3792<br />

BLOCKED DRAJNS & SEWER SPECIALIST<br />

96381398 0419 409130<br />

All general plumbing including gas. (24hr<br />

Emergency Service) No job too sml. Free<br />

quotes. STEMBRIDGE PLUMBING. Lie.<br />

9880 Mastercard & Visa welcome.<br />

LC. POOLE & CO.<br />

9809 4230 0412 200 939<br />

Blocked drains cleared, Hot water heaters,<br />

taps -1- cistern repaired, RINNAJ Portable<br />

room heaters serviced. Lie 986<br />

POOL SERVICE<br />

PARAMOUNT POOL CENTRE<br />

One stop internet shop<br />

• Mineral Chlorinators<br />

• All brands Automatic pool cleaners<br />

• Regular Pool Cleans, Chlorinators<br />

• Pumps Filters, Free Horne Deliveries<br />

397 Blaxland Road, Ryde/Denistone East<br />

PSYCHOLOGISTS &<br />

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLORS<br />

LIFE RESOLUTIONS RYOE<br />

1300 739 531<br />

· Anxiety, De~ression, Complex problems<br />

• Addictions, Trauma, Parenting<br />

• Children, Teens, Adutts, Couples, Families<br />

After Hours and Saturdays available.<br />

Bookings wtthin a few days. 6 practitioners<br />

fincl. Workcover approved)<br />

Suite 9, 227 Morrison Rd. Ryde<br />

www.liferesolutions.eom.au/ryde<br />

REFRIGERATOR<br />

REPAIRS<br />

RYDE REPAJR CENTRE 9807 9828<br />

Repairs all fridges/seal washers, dryers,<br />

dishwashers. 7 days.<br />

REFRIGERATION<br />

0447 760 652<br />

Fridge & Free2er Repairs, Free Quotes, all<br />

makes & models, all areas. Call Danny now<br />

Ph. 8294 5725<br />

REMOVALISTS<br />

RYDE REMOVALS & STORAGE<br />

9809 4535 0418 230 671<br />

Local, country & interstate 6 ton 11\JCks. Free "-'otes.<br />

ACORN FURNITURE REMOVALS.<br />

9988 0775 0418 216 328<br />

Professional "Reliable •caring Local, country<br />

& interstate No job too small Free Quotes.<br />

AS HOME REMOVAL<br />

0431 995 369 9745 5772<br />

Excellent Service. No job too big or smal.<br />

Local and interstate. $80 per hour.<br />

YUNG SUNG FURNITURE REMOVALS<br />

Winnie 0426 268 248<br />

$80/h for Horne & Commercial removal service<br />

• 6.5 - 14 Tonne truck with tailgate lift.<br />

Free shrink wrap and insurance. OVer 200<br />

testimonies for local & interstate services.<br />

www.yungsungtransport.com.au<br />

RESTORATION<br />

HIGHVIEW ROOFING<br />

Robbie 0414 090 798<br />

*Gutter Repajr • Gutter Cleaning<br />

• Leaking Gutters • Colourbond Box Gutters<br />

• Roof Repairs • Roof Leaks & Restoration<br />

Call Robbie for a Free Quote. Uc 1S723719c<br />

ROOFING<br />

J&MSCHALK.<br />

ROOF PAINTING<br />

AARON'S ROOFING<br />

9807 3600<br />

0410 322 681<br />

9871 0313<br />

High pressure cleaning. All roof repairs &<br />

colour 20% off. F/QPens Disc.<br />

SKY ROOF PAINTING<br />

0418 605 025 9929 4966<br />

Water blasting & re-spraying 28 yrs exp<br />

Pen Dis Free Quotes Member MPA<br />

PETER PAINTING<br />

0423 808115 8819 2795<br />

High pressure clean & painting. Free<br />

quotes. 20% off quoted price. Work Guaranteed.<br />

u c 1574680<br />

ROOF REPAIRS<br />

BOB THE ROOFER 0418 677 188<br />

Leak Detection. All roof & gutter repairs guaranteed.<br />

35yrs Exp. C/Car


8 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

~uuum,uunuummmlnW<br />

t\and'l Phone Guide<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 9807 6666<br />

TIL.ESITILING (CONTINUED) TREE LOPPING (CONTINUED) Tv. DVD &<br />

SAM THE TILING MAN<br />

9832 9837 0413 072 621<br />

Small tiling jobs only lab & Mats under<br />

S 1000 40 yr exp<br />

uc No. 68534C<br />

SYDNEY'S B EST PRICE & OUAUTY<br />

Jun 0420 743 123<br />

Fully insured & expelienced. Work guaranteed.<br />

0420 743 123<br />

Uc256410c<br />

TOWING<br />

NETWORK TOWING<br />

Ed 0417 294 856<br />

2417 Accident Assist. Cash paid for old<br />

cars. Affordable, quality se1Vice. Call Ed.<br />

TREE LOPPING<br />

VIC'S TREE CUTTING<br />

0404162 752 9858 2874<br />

Tree pruning and removal, stump grinding. Fully ins.<br />

Free OJoles. Qual Abofist. Family business.<br />

A.J'S TREELOPPING & RUBBISH<br />

REMOVAL<br />

0412 933 031<br />

Quick, reliable, fully insured, free quote,<br />

pens. disc. Extra services incl. stump<br />

grinding, garden main, small concrete<br />

jobs, etc.<br />

BANKS/A ARBORCARE<br />

0412181 075 Chris 1800 181 075<br />

Fine pruning to large tree & stump<br />

removal. Sale & clean, job guaranteed .<br />

Member of NAAA. Qualified Arborist,<br />

Tree Surgeon & Horticutlurist. Quick<br />

& reliable. Ph Chris Toll Free<br />

www.banksia-arborcare.com.au<br />

CHIPFAST<br />

9874 2229 0417 227 622<br />

all aspects of tree work, fully insured, qualified<br />

arborist, tree quotes, whOlesale garden<br />

mulch.<br />

AT YOUR TREE SERVICE<br />

0415 124 794 9832 3573<br />

Local Business. All aspects of Tree Work.<br />

Fully Insured. Free Quotes.<br />

W: www.atyourtneeservice.com.au<br />

E: atyourtneeservice@gmail.com<br />

THE TREE CUTTING COMPANY<br />

9873 4442 0423 623 777<br />

Large tree removal. Safe, efficient, affordable.<br />

Insured & qualified arborist.<br />

www.treecutting.com.au<br />

ABLE TREE SERVICE<br />

0415 756 713<br />

112 price this month, 20% Pens. Disc. All<br />

aspects of tree and stump removal. Qualified<br />

Arborist F/Q Fully Ins. Call Andrew<br />

TUITION<br />

PIANO LESSONS 0410 650 808<br />

Concert pianist Juliana Seo.Graduated<br />

Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Korea,<br />

Hochschule fuer Musik und <strong>The</strong>ater<br />

Hannover in Gennany and<br />

Ecole nonnale de musique de Paris in<br />

France. For all ages and all levels.<br />

MATHEMATICS<br />

Jo-Anne 0401 914 269<br />

Yr 4-12 Ext 1 & 2. Very experienced teacher &<br />

tutor. Call Jo-Anne<br />

AUDIO INSTALLS<br />

Til, AUDIO INSTALLATIONS<br />

Nick 0412 667 770<br />

Sel up of Plasma/leD, Home lheatre, DVD. Hi-fi.<br />

Pens disc. Technician with 40yrs exp. Call N'JCk.<br />

TV REPAIRS<br />

EXCELLENCE ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE<br />

0412 566 1 00 9807 2772<br />

· Install, DVD. Setuj:> box Foxtei/Optus<br />

• Get your DIGITAL Ready<br />

• All l'J, DVD, Hi-Fi, Microwave, Vacuum,<br />

Antenna • Owner operated for 20 years<br />

WEST RYOE TV & 0/GfTAL SOX SET UP<br />

98046954<br />

DVD, home theatre, plasma TV Antenna,<br />

install & repairs 35 yrs exp. Pen Disc.<br />

STARLITE ANTENNAS GOV. APPROVED<br />

0414 897 236 9802 7700<br />

Repairs, Extra Outlets. Digital Upgrades. All<br />

Work Guaranteed<br />

VENETIAN BLINDS<br />

AMORS VENET7AN BLIND LAUNDRY<br />

87651733<br />

Gentle pressure clean, wax finish, re-cond.<br />

of all makes, free wash with all full reps.<br />

Same day se1V. Meas & quote on venet,<br />

vertical & Holland . Gladesville.<br />

WASHING MACHINE<br />

REPAIRS<br />

RYOE REPAIR CENTRE 9807 9828<br />

Repairs all washers, dryers, fridgesiseal,<br />

dishwashers. 7 days.<br />

WATERPROOFING<br />

PROFESSIONAL WATERPROOFING<br />

Jerry 0412 153 000<br />

• Bathrooms • Balconies • Planter boxes.<br />

• Specialising in Stop Leaks.<br />

• Reliable & Fully Insured u c No. 13541Sc<br />

WEDDINGS<br />

RAY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

0414 843 759<br />

WINDOW CLEANING<br />

NO STREAKS WINDOW CLEANING,<br />

9808 6773 Eugene 0415 258 454<br />

Prompt, friendly, reliable service, F/Q, fully<br />

ins. Eugene<br />

SPIC AND SPAN WINDOW CLEANING<br />

Greg 0411 055 476<br />

Also soft house wash. Greg: HI p ressure<br />

cleaning. Sydney Water exempt.<br />

OUTLOOK GLASS WINDOW CLEANING<br />

9874 2815 David 0412 667 525<br />

Pressure clean/softwash. Fully Qualified.<br />

Fully Insured 20 yrs exp. Call David<br />

YOGA<br />

NIRVANA SCHOOL OF YOGA - RYOE<br />

9809 5618<br />

Stress relieving, recuperative Strengthen,<br />

relax. Suit all body types.<br />

viftrnirvana@optusnet.com.au<br />

GLASS SERVICES I ~I ;;;~R~U~B~B~IS~H~R~E~M~O~V~A~L;;;;~ ROOFING I ~I ===S=H=UTT=E=R=S==~<br />

(® [b~~~<br />

CUT TO SIZE<br />

Broken Windows Repairs, Shower<br />

Screens, M irrors and Picture Frames.<br />

GLADESVILLE GLASS SERVICE<br />

278 VICTORIA ROAD,<br />

GLADESV/LLE<br />

9817 3416 9816 3055<br />

Specialising in<br />

roof repairs. Slate<br />

tile, iron guttering<br />

c himneys etc.<br />

Uc No R605SS<br />

9798 7075 or 9799 2158<br />

can cameron tor a<br />

FREE QUOTE<br />

0401 805 5 3 4<br />

Based in North Ryde,<br />

Owner/Operator with over<br />

7 years in tile ind ustry.<br />

(i) @ ®<br />

• 11. 1!1!1 lliiil<br />

Huss 0414931795<br />

Help Save a Life!<br />

SYDNEY GUILD moots 1st Tuosdoy monlhly o17.30pm.<br />

Tel Oorrs Carroll 0425 223 618" Howard blarr 9798 4060<br />

Phy llrs Berger 96d S136<br />

Notional G uildmaster John F Boof4.. .AliA<br />

9807 6666, PO Box 12 3 R.~e 1680<br />

Email: fOhnfb@weektyHmes.com.ou • www.weeklytmes.com.ou<br />

11"'!:;....--<br />

TREE SERVICES<br />

ABLE TREE SERVICE<br />

* All aspects of Tree Work &<br />

Stump Removal<br />

*Qualified Aborist<br />

* Free Quotes - Fully Insured<br />

* 20% Pensioner Discount<br />

Andrew: 0415 756 713<br />

Learn to Sail graduates<br />

TWENTY six sailors of all ages recently graduated from Concord & Ryde Sa~ing Cloo's Learn to Sail course.<br />

Commodore Duncan McRae presented<br />

each sailor with their certificate<br />

and welcomed them to the<br />

c lub and the exhilarating sport of<br />

sailing.<br />

'-."' <strong>The</strong> trainees had never sailed be­<br />

~ tore but after five weeks learnt to<br />

sail in varied weather conditions<br />

and enjoyed being out on the water<br />

and learning new skills.<br />

- ""- <strong>The</strong> Juniors trained in Optimist<br />

Dinghies at the club's Australian<br />

Sailing accredrted Discover Sailing<br />

centre.<br />

David McClean, CRSC Head<br />

Training Officer, has developed<br />

a special training program using<br />

these dinghies which are ideal tor<br />

teaching children eight years and<br />

over to sail.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Adults trained in Spiral dinghies<br />

and attended Tuesday night<br />

theory classes and Saturday mornings<br />

on the water tor five weeks.<br />

Concord & Ryde Sailing Club is a<br />

family friendly dinghy sailing club<br />

located at Kissing Pomt Park- corner<br />

Waterview Street and Yaralla<br />

Road Putney.<br />

Each Saturday afternoon a large<br />

number of dinghies take part in<br />

racing on the Parramatta River<br />

between Ryde Bridge, Majors Bay<br />

and Brays Bay.<br />

<strong>The</strong> club has been sailing on the<br />

river tor over 75 years and each<br />

year introduces between 40 -80<br />

people of all ages to the sport.<br />

<strong>The</strong> club also runs School Holiday<br />

Junior Sailing courses over the<br />

season.<br />

Next course will be held on Tuesday<br />

January 23 to Thursday January<br />

25, 2018.<br />

Children 8 - 15 years of age are<br />

welcome. No previous sailing experience<br />

necessary. Life jackets<br />

and dinghies used in traimng are<br />

provided by the club.<br />

If you are interested in learning<br />

!o sail, contact Kay Williams<br />

0407437019 who can help you<br />

decide which training course best<br />

meets your needs or visit concordrydesailing.org.au<br />

tor more<br />

intonnation.<br />

For more information about the<br />

club and afternoon sailing contact<br />

Club Secretary Sandra Donovan<br />

9816 5468 or visrt the website.<br />

For information about boat storage<br />

contact Ben Welsh 0407 273<br />

422.


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 29<br />

PUBLIC NOTICE<br />

~EA~ON~ GREETING~<br />

Merry Christmas &<br />

Happy New Year<br />

&-aft 6!wl, CM&n~and ~ /Mm<br />

Joe the<br />

Continental Barber<br />

Midway Shopping Centre<br />

Ph98885257<br />

DEATH NOTICE<br />

BOWDEN<br />

Yvonne Lesley<br />

Passed away peacefully<br />

26.12.1932 - 16.12.<strong>2017</strong><br />

Late of West Ryde<br />

Much loved mum to Gail,<br />

Scott and Jane.<br />

Proud grandmother and<br />

great -grandmother.<br />

LADYAN~EFUNERALS<br />

904 Victotia Road, \\.est Ryde<br />

Ph: 1300 74 00 74<br />

BRACKENBURY George- Passed away <strong>December</strong> 14.<br />

Late of Eppin g. /\Qed 90 years. Celebration of Ute in the<br />

Magnolia Chapel ol the Macquarie Park Crematorium, cr-.<br />

OeiiV & Plassey Rds North Ryde on Thursday <strong>December</strong><br />

21 at 1Qam.<br />

BROOKS Wil iam Arthur - Passed away <strong>December</strong> 10.<br />

/\Qed 80 years.<br />

ClJFTON-OOBING June May - Passed """-Y <strong>December</strong><br />

16. Funeral Service at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium,<br />

West Chapel, Delhi Road, North Ryde on Thursday<br />

Oecember21 at 11.45am.<br />

OOUCI.ASS June Margaret- Passed away <strong>December</strong> 16.<br />

/\Qed 76 years. Celebration of Ufe in the Mag~olia Ch-I<br />

of Macquarie Park Crematorium, Plassey Rd North Ryde<br />

on Friday <strong>December</strong> 22 at 10.00am.<br />

CLUSKIE Laurence John- Passed away <strong>December</strong> 13.<br />

GRIFfiN Nanna Veronica Sister Rosalie DC - Passed<br />

away <strong>December</strong> 10 at Sl Catherine's />ged Care Services<br />

Marsfield. Aged 90 years.<br />

*'CLASSIFIED 9807 6666<br />

BOATS FOR SALE<br />

BOAT 10Ft for sale<br />

Price $600 ono Ph 9801<br />

4050<br />

CARS FOR SALE<br />

FORD Falcon white<br />

LPG 2003 6 Months<br />

Rego. sold as is $800<br />

ono Ph 0420 498 969<br />

BMW 323i Fair cond<br />

1996 $600 Ph 0426 296<br />

444<br />

HOLDEN Barina 2014<br />

4dr 6sp manual hatch<br />

21,600 kms immaculate<br />

serviced 6 months rego<br />

red I burgundy $9,000<br />

Ph 0466 966 130<br />

FOR SAlE<br />

BOXING Bag on stand<br />

as new $120 Fair1ane<br />

dress rims $100 dishwasher<br />

above bench<br />

$1 00 mattress queen<br />

size good cond $1 00 Ph<br />

9874 8609<br />

AIR Conditioner invener<br />

Panasontc CU-E21 cool<br />

6.3 heat 7.2 as new still<br />

in box $1000 chest of<br />

drawers (6) $60 antique<br />

style mirror $1 00 ono Ph<br />

98748609<br />

BURIAL Plot Field<br />

of Mars Cemetery in<br />

church of England monumental<br />

section double<br />

grave for price Ph 0402<br />

880656<br />

B IG Xmas sale very<br />

cheap four aduft bikes<br />

electric scooter three<br />

Tv's three play station<br />

twenty kitchen appliances<br />

surfboard Ph 0408<br />

668 187<br />

POPE Push mower<br />

flymo push mower 64<br />

bottle wine rack electric<br />

typewriter all genuine offers<br />

accepted call after<br />

12pm Ph 0435 126 326<br />

LAWN Mower Rover<br />

reliable Brigg's Stratton<br />

motor $136 ono leaf<br />

blower $36 quality Ph<br />

0426370022<br />

CHAIRS for Balcony<br />

classy 2 tor $36 6 outdoor<br />

bbq q ual ~y strong<br />

plastic new cond took<br />

fantastic $60 only Ph<br />

0426 370022<br />

VACUUM Cleaner<br />

bagless not used much<br />

$40 made to last super<br />

power Ph 0425 370 022<br />

LAMP for Bed or tv room<br />

an deco beautiful design<br />

look fantastic $66 Ph<br />

0426370022<br />

OBITUARIES<br />

~~r.~t TRADING CORNER<br />

PRIVATE SALES ONLY<br />

FREE (20 WORDS)<br />

Send to: TRADING CORNER , THE WEEKLY TIMES<br />

PO BOX 123, RYDE, 1680 (817 VICTORIA RD, RYDE)<br />

TICK ONE<br />

Ph:<br />

FOR SALE Cl<br />

FREEBIES Cl<br />

AIR Cond mobile exc<br />

cond buy now save<br />

lots of $100 quality and<br />

great value $166 Ph<br />

0426370022<br />

TALLBOY Quality 3<br />

d raws teak p lenty of<br />

room best buy med size<br />

$36 Ph 0426 370 022<br />

FAN SUper delux tower<br />

w ith 2 fans fully computerised<br />

programs like<br />

new value $360 sell $96<br />

Ph 0426 370 022<br />

COFFEE Table nest of 3<br />

the most beautiful and<br />

very spec like new solid<br />

antique look fantastic<br />

$96 Ph 0426 370 022<br />

SANTA Clause traditional<br />

63cm tall velvet<br />

suit w ith fur very beautiful<br />

exc cond $50 Ph<br />

0419 496 882<br />

HALL Table timber<br />

classic top with g lass<br />

middle inlay patterned<br />

sides bottom ranan<br />

some wear $50 Ph<br />

0419 496 882<br />

BUDGIES Young nice<br />

colours great pets &<br />

christmas gifts $26 ea<br />

Ph 9876 2269 0407<br />

926 172<br />

BOOSTER Seat Babylove<br />

padded height<br />

adjustable back and<br />

has long safety strap to<br />

attach to back of SUV<br />

$60 Ph 0419 016 669<br />

STEREO System cd<br />

tuner tape amplifier 2<br />

speakers $1 7 model<br />

LX131 digital Ph 9888<br />

6061<br />

TV Philips colour 40<br />

inch LCD good cond<br />

approx 4 y o great as a<br />

second tv sell $260 ono<br />

Ph 0419 016 669<br />

AUDIO Tapes to record<br />

upon 1 0 for $2 Ph 9888<br />

6061<br />

SKIRTING Boards unused<br />

over from job in<br />

Hunters Hill suit traditional<br />

home approx<br />

400m $400 or offers Ph<br />

9817 4423<br />

SAFETY Handle to grip<br />

on tiles blue $2 29x1 Ox9<br />

ems Ph 9888 6061<br />

BOOSTER Seats (2)<br />

padded black fabric in<br />

perfect cond $36 each<br />

Ph 0419 016 669<br />

AUTO Numbering machine<br />

as new up to 6<br />

repeats $10 Ph 9888<br />

6061<br />

VHS Tapes to record 10<br />

for $2 top brands Ph<br />

9888 6061<br />

HARRIS Barry Thomas - Passed away. Late of Epping.<br />

Aged 82 years.<br />

ISTEO David Leslie - Passed away. Aged 67 years.<br />

JOWER Frank- Passed away <strong>December</strong> 7. Late of Epping.<br />

KUTAJCZVK Joseph- Passed away <strong>December</strong> 7. Late of<br />

Telopea />ged 78 years.<br />

MAXWELL Or Manon Graham nee Ralstoo - Passed<br />

away <strong>December</strong> 7. late of Drummoyne, Hlllters Hill.<br />

London & Gladesville. Aged 88 years.<br />

PATON Heather Hazel - Passed away <strong>December</strong> 11. Late<br />

of Eastwood. /\Qed 91 years.<br />

STROTHERS Ei zabeth Mary (Setty) - Passed away<br />

<strong>December</strong> 11. Late ol Marsfield. Aged 100years.<br />

TCHERKEZIAN Marie- Passed away <strong>December</strong> 12. Late<br />

of Willoughby. Aged 93 years.<br />

WYER Joseph Richard 'Joe' - Passed :>JNay <strong>December</strong><br />

12. Aged 80 years. Mass wiD on Wednesday <strong>December</strong> 20<br />

at Holy Spirtt Catholic Church, 191 Coxs Rd, North Ryde<br />

at 1.00pm.<br />

WANTED TO BUY 0<br />

CARS FOR SALE Cl<br />

(Not tor Publication)<br />

NAME: ............................................. .<br />

ADDRESS ..............................•..................................•.....<br />

To advertise<br />

Phone Narelle:<br />

9807 6666<br />

NOW IN SIX<br />

LANGUAGES<br />

CRITERION Mahogany<br />

ent unit with door cabinets<br />

sound doors tv<br />

alcove storage W2260<br />

D476 H1240 $20 Ph<br />

98886061<br />

CHILD'S Booster car<br />

seat used once by<br />

Grandma $76 ono<br />

w hite nappy bin unused<br />

$26 ono d ining chairs<br />

$6 Ph 9807 4149<br />

FREEBIES<br />

ORGAN Kawai electric<br />

good cond Ph 0422<br />

003 367<br />

RECLINING CHAIR -<br />

Brown leather. Good<br />

Cond. Organise own<br />

transport for removal.<br />

Ph 9888 9611<br />

LEAF MULCH/WOOD­<br />

CHIP delivered locally.<br />

Full loads only approx<br />

1Om cubed. Call Paul<br />

d uring Business Hours<br />

only Ph 0412 678 736<br />

WANTED TO BUY<br />

STAMPS Australian p re<br />

decimal stamps wanted<br />

Kangaroos King<br />

George V definitives<br />

cash paid on the spot<br />

Ph 0418 967 577<br />

RECORDS, sound systems,<br />

turn tables, Amps<br />

etc. Ph 9876 1767<br />

WORK WANTED<br />

FANTASTIC CLEAN­<br />

ING• Thorough, regular,<br />

reliable, home/ office"<br />

Ironing" Experienced<br />

Honest Lady • Good<br />

Refs • Free Q uotes Ph<br />

0421 180 466<br />

Eastwood man charged<br />

with missile offence<br />

A KOREAN speaking<br />

Eastwood man was<br />

arrested last weekend<br />

and charged with attempting<br />

l o sell North<br />

Korean missile ccmponents<br />

and expertise.<br />

<strong>The</strong> 59-year-old man<br />

identified as Chan Han<br />

Choi faces six charges<br />

related to broRering<br />

the sale of missile<br />

componentry and expertise<br />

and attempting<br />

to transfer coal from<br />

North Korea to Indonesia<br />

and Vietnam.<br />

Mr Choi did not apply<br />

for bail Which was<br />

formally refused by<br />

Acting Magistrate Carl<br />

M ilovanovich at Parramatta<br />

Court.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Eastwood resident<br />

is the first person<br />

in Australia to be<br />

charged with brokering<br />

sales and discussing<br />

the supply of weapons<br />

of mass destruction,<br />

AFP Assistant<br />

Commissioner Neil<br />

Gaughan told reporters<br />

in Sydney on Sunday.<br />

"His actions were all<br />

around trying to raise<br />

revenue for the government<br />

of North Korea:<br />

Mr Gaughan said .<br />

Mr Gaughan stressed<br />

had been no<br />

to the Australian public<br />

and that no weapons,<br />

or missile componentry<br />

had been imported<br />

into Australia<br />

It is alleged Choi was<br />

using encrypted communication<br />

to broker<br />

sales and discuss the<br />

supply of weapons of<br />

mass destruction.<br />

"This case is like<br />

nothing we have ever<br />

seen on Australia soil,"<br />

Mr Gaugh~ said.<br />

FORTY EIGHT cannabis<br />

plants were<br />

seized from a property<br />

in Epping on Thursday.<br />

<strong>The</strong> property on<br />

Midson Road was<br />

raided around Bam by<br />

the Ryde LAC Drug<br />

and Organised Crime<br />

Team, R}lde Detectives<br />

and the North West<br />

MetroJ)olitan Operational<br />

Support Group.<br />

Police also found a<br />

sophisticated indoor<br />

hydroponic setup.<br />

Ryde Local Area<br />

Command Crime<br />

Baker,<br />

support<br />

from the local<br />

ccmmunity and said<br />

he encouraged the<br />

ccmmunity . to report<br />

any susp1c1ous s1gns<br />

indicative of indoor<br />

cannabis cunivation to<br />

police.<br />

"Some of the signs<br />

include homes with<br />

windows blocked out<br />

and obscured, unusual<br />

smells emanating from<br />

the house, lights and<br />

noises at all hours of<br />

the night and suspicious<br />

ccming and going<br />

of occupants, especially<br />

overnight.<br />

"Police can only do<br />

so much, but witfi the<br />

local community's<br />

help we can keep illicit<br />

drugs off the streets"<br />

said Detective Inspector<br />

Baker.<br />

Police are urging<br />

anyone with information<br />

in relation to this<br />

incident to call Crime<br />

Stoppers on 1800 333<br />

000.<br />

Ranch team raise over $15,000 for charity<br />

<strong>The</strong> amazing team at <strong>The</strong> Ranch Hotel North Ryde have been working away at the<br />

goodwill already raising over $16,000 for both the Movember and Leukaemia foundations<br />

this year. During <strong>December</strong> the team is supporting the Starlight Foundation and<br />

have set their sights on raising enough to grant a wish for a sick child. Last weekend<br />

the team donated $5,000 to the RotaryCarols on the Common and managed to raise<br />

another$1200 for Starlight.<br />

Christmas Message<br />

From Ryde Police<br />

RYDE POLICE urge readers of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong><br />

<strong>Times</strong> to take extra care to secure their houses<br />

and property over the upcoming holiday period.<br />

Detective Inspector Glyn Baker, Crime Manger,<br />

said readers can take simple precautions<br />

to ensure their property isn't targeted by criminals.<br />

"Break-ins have an enormous emotional and<br />

financial impact," he said.<br />

"By taking a few precautionary security<br />

measures, you could prevent the need to replace<br />

stolen goods, negotiate with insurers and<br />

repair damage to your property."<br />

Police advise people leaving their homes for<br />

a long period of time to take precautions such<br />

as cancelling newspapers, redirecting mail and<br />

asking a friend or neighbour to regularly check<br />

on their property.<br />

''Thieves usually look for cash and property<br />

that is easy to carry and sell, such as jewellery,<br />

electrical goods, cameras, laptops, mobile<br />

phones, sunglasses, power tools, COs and<br />

computer equipment.<br />

"Garden sheds are also popular targets for<br />

thieves, as they are often unlocked and full of<br />

power tools or other valuable items."<br />

WEST RYDE<br />

PUTNEY<br />

GLADESVILLE<br />

HUNTERS HILL<br />

For further details<br />

phone Narelle<br />

lVWYJ9807 6666<br />

or email to con tactust~hreeklytl:m es.com.au


0 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Around the Clubs, Sport & Entertainment<br />

North EpplngWomen<br />

ue DecO SocialJ Havron L<br />

i:nniganf Quance P Spaul d<br />

Havron L Schmidt V Riley T<br />

ilder 18/12 C Avis J Grimes<br />

Fletcher d J Palmer S casell<br />

G Tucker 22120 M LJoyd<br />

Swan A Allen d E Stewart<br />

Knott M Phipps 44/10Tue<br />

ec12 SocialF Widiarns<br />

Stibbs P Spaul d M LJoyd<br />

Fletcher R Knott 17114 R<br />

elves L Finnigan M Garric k d<br />

Lane F Quance V Riley 21/3<br />

Stewart J Havron A Allen d<br />

Stewart S Farrelly G Tucker<br />

2/16 M Edwards C Avis J<br />

Wan d B Trompp S Caswell T<br />

ilder2318<br />

SUE ARCHIBALD<br />

Brush Park Women<br />

ocial Triples J Higgins C<br />

ackson P Lyons d J Brannaan<br />

P Nealon E Leermakers, C<br />

hitelock A Hargreaves J Bat ­<br />

ersby d M McNulty R Holman<br />

O'Brien, V Carter F Laney<br />

Langdon d M a Dewhirst P<br />

edtord M Pollard,H 0avies M<br />

ilkin J De Fried d B McGrath<br />

Waddell F Domanko, E Maer<br />

C Dixon P Warwick d R<br />

acey M M iller J McCreadie,A<br />

ahony 0 Kitchener H Macenzie<br />

d M Neilsen M Fransan<br />

J Leek Social Fours S<br />

ailfie C M inogue M Farrell<br />

Dick d S Baillie J Roddy B<br />

almer C Cupitt<br />

MARIE DEWHIRST<br />

North Ryde RSL Men<br />

ed Socials E Sinanian N Feris<br />

D Hope d B Oyer S Layun<br />

P Collins 1911 4 J Yuen<br />

King D Fenelon d E Conboy<br />

A Wray J Grabiec 26/11 N<br />

Oicchini S Harrison A Richardson<br />

d J Brennab J Venn J<br />

French 21116 B Venn D Ridge<br />

B Gibson d V Spano B C lark<br />

W Coelho 22116 C Costa S<br />

Plerning d B Worboys M Richardson<br />

26/11 Sal Socials B<br />

Dyer P Auberson S Skinner d<br />

N Cicchini B Gibson J Lundberg<br />

1711 0 N Ferris B Payne M<br />

Richardson d J Glen A Wray D<br />

Baker 1811 4 V Spano W Coelho<br />

D Hope d J Brennan S Laybum<br />

D Fenelon 28119 D Ridge<br />

G King A Moylan d C Costa P<br />

Collins J Grabiec 3011 1<br />

ALLAN HOY<br />

Gladesvllle Men<br />

Wed Dec 13 Social T Sindone<br />

K Findlay P Chatfield d S Rotondo<br />

F Profilio J Roberts 3219<br />

G Gear J Milw ard C Sandsbom<br />

d J Tonkin R Gledhill C<br />

Paterson 22118 Sat Dec 16<br />

SociaiK Findlay S Rotondo T<br />

Sindone d L Dodd G Gear F<br />

Profilio 20/6 D Keating T Beno<br />

d C Sandstrom B CU!rone<br />

23/16 J Roberts C Paterson<br />

d V Moscato P Coyle 24121<br />

A Macdonald G M erchantJ<br />

Restaino d F Alcuri R Gledhill<br />

G Bricknen 26/1<br />

COL PATERSON<br />

North EpplngMen<br />

Wed Dec 13Ciub J Royer W<br />

Daley d A Robinson S Palmer<br />

30/1 0 T Holden R Phillip s d K<br />

Riley R Gallop 2211 7 J Kaine<br />

M Havron d R Seidl M Hollier<br />

20/18 T Cooke N Swancott T<br />

Taylor d A Macleod J Pavela<br />

P Delves 21116 J Taylor G<br />

Scott W Spaul d B Edwards<br />

W Fletcher G Stace 24/ 12 R<br />

Orowne 0 Byron d T Warner R<br />

Vass 26/12 Sat Dec 16 Club N<br />

McCarthy M Gardiner d T Tay ­<br />

lor J Boulos 2011 7 A Robinson<br />

R Matheson d R Vass F Neale<br />

20/16 R Kern S Garvey d B<br />

Forrest G Stace 19/ 17 K Riley<br />

W Spaul d J Taylor K Beacom<br />

20/18 W Fletcher T Warner d<br />

R Crowne N S\vancott 24/9<br />

J Pavela R Reis d B Swan M<br />

Havron 26120 Consistency<br />

singles P Delves 54 W Daley<br />

47 R Gallop 34 Winner of<br />

Stirrers Paddle <strong>2017</strong> M argot<br />

Gardiner and w ell deserved,<br />

Club Person Allan Robinson<br />

Club mixed mufti bow1ing continues<br />

on Wed and Sat over<br />

the Christmas and New Year<br />

period<br />

Bowling Round-up<br />

KEN DOUGLASS<br />

Ryde X Phoenix Men<br />

Wed Dec 13 Social A Locasc<br />

io W Carpenter d J Gwirym L<br />

Hansen 21/ 19 Averel Cusack<br />

D Douglas A Marcellino d J<br />

Roberts P Cusack R Howell<br />

23/17 L Hall L Hall M Little d C<br />

Peters V Ardino D Galati 3611 1<br />

Sat Dec 16 Social P Hodkinson<br />

P Cusack W C arpenter<br />

d r J Roberts J McPherson<br />

G Carroll 12112 L Hall D Galati<br />

L Hansen d A Rozsnyoi D<br />

Douglas K Gray 26/1 6 Averel<br />

CUsack A Locascio F Cirina d<br />

V Ardino E Coleman B Iacono<br />

23/1 7 Sun Dec 3 Mixed Fours<br />

Final Correction M caldwell A<br />

CUsack sub W Carpenter G<br />

carroll d P Lancet! M Guinn K<br />

Gray L Hansen 19/ 18 A great<br />

final Both teams played fantastic<br />

bowls<br />

LES HANSEN<br />

Brush Park Men<br />

Wed Dec 13 Pairs R Summerhayes<br />

G O'Donell i d N Holman<br />

R Hall 2 1/6 L Hoare J Uren<br />

(carl) P M urphy d R French<br />

G Willis R Richardson 22121<br />

W Higgins J Leek d R Milner<br />

B Took 2817 M Ross J Klueckmann<br />

J Mazzaferro d J Hobson<br />

J Higgins J Roddy 2411 7<br />

S Merani D Livesey P Roy d<br />

S Walmsley J Wedderburn A<br />

Burgoyne 27/ 16 R Watkins R<br />

Palmer d G Monk R Preston<br />

(carl) 24113 T Siviour A Beloe<br />

d R Hoare D Kensett-Sm ith<br />

30/8 Sal Dec 16 Social L De<br />

Bernardo J Uren J De Vries d A<br />

Moore J Leek G Young 22112<br />

P Stokes D French P Roy d<br />

L Hoare D Livesey G McDonald<br />

23110 B McCaw K Uren<br />

A Cukon d G M onk J Leek R<br />

Palmer 23/21 R Richardson R<br />

Summerhayes d R Watkins J<br />

Roddy 16114 R M acKenzie J<br />

Hobson B Goldsworthy d W<br />

Higgins T Slater P Dunleavy<br />

22119 D Tyrrell P Roach A Burgoyne<br />

d W Brigden H Davies<br />

J Mazzaferro 26/14 D Hosking<br />

I Gleeson d R Hoare N Elder<br />

23/18<br />

GEOFF YOUNG<br />

Denlstone Men<br />

Wed Social D Kelly C<br />

Madafiglio F Martelli d D Pocock<br />

A Haworth J Mohan 24/8<br />

J Obrien J Welsby D Unnert<br />

d L Crow J Henry R Johnton<br />

22112 B Morton F M e Garry d<br />

C Kennedy P Hemry 19/ 18 T<br />

Stanis L Thomson N Martelli<br />

d B Williams G Hatch J Myers<br />

37/9 Major M inor Pairs Final G<br />

Hatch L Thomson d J Knight<br />

G Knight 19/ 16 Sat Social J<br />

Obrien P Turner J HioteUis d<br />

B SUtcliff G Harper M Barton<br />

26/18 L Crow R Court D Hogan<br />

d D Pocock B Morton J<br />

McShaane 23/17 T Stanis V<br />

Tagg J Dominiak 24 d J Mohan<br />

J Rando G Gudmunson 16N<br />

Martelli D Moody 23 d M Uttle<br />

K Smith 18 C Madafiglio P<br />

Henry d A McShane D Roughley<br />

26/16 Bare foot bowls last<br />

Sun of the month start 1 .16pm<br />

Qayligh t saving Thu night<br />

6pm- 7pm barefoot bowls Wed<br />

Social start at 10.3Qam<br />

VIC TAGG<br />

Lane Cove Bowls<br />

Wed Handicap Pairs Final D<br />

Madson J Barker d 0 Hostrup<br />

K Crow ther 26126 Social F<br />

Marl


Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong> THE WEEKLY TIMES 31<br />

nab<br />

Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup<br />

Pay SYDNEY CC<br />

<strong>The</strong>S..mof Twelve rhousand Dollars only $12000,!!0<br />

o..,., .... b.-..c.o.o ..<br />

#" ....... ' a,,..,,..,.,"<br />

Wmner : Ktngsgrove Sports T20 Cup <strong>2017</strong> -18<br />

JUBILANT Tigers' players and officials celebrate their Twenly20 championship victory over Penrith at the SCG last Sunday. Photo by ian Bird Photography.<br />

Rampant Tigers clinch<br />

Twenty20 Cup trophy<br />

UNHERALDED keeper batsman Beau McClintock and Bermuian<br />

international Delray Rawlins were the toast of Tiger town<br />

ast Sunday after Sydney Cricket Club brought home the <strong>2017</strong><br />

Kingsgrove Sports Twenty 20 Cup championship trophy.<br />

<strong>The</strong> talented duo<br />

produced superb<br />

performances on<br />

the day as Sydney<br />

turned in a spirted<br />

team effort to<br />

oll Penrith by 36<br />

uns in an entertaining<br />

Cup final at<br />

the Sydney Cricket<br />

Ground.<br />

It was the Tigers'<br />

second Twenty20<br />

Cup title after preiously<br />

w inning the<br />

ournament back in<br />

201 1.<br />

After a slow start<br />

o his Sydney top<br />

grade career, English<br />

import Rawlins<br />

has hit his straps<br />

ith both bat and<br />

ball in the lead up to<br />

he Christmas break.<br />

<strong>The</strong> 20 year old<br />

Sussex all rounder<br />

smashed 57 in the final<br />

with McClintock<br />

scoring an unbeaten<br />

41 to help the Tigers<br />

post 7-158 from<br />

heir 20 overs.<br />

Sydney revelled in<br />

he pressure-cooker<br />

moments to dismiss<br />

he Panthers for 122.<br />

Earlier in the day,<br />

he Tigers toppled<br />

Sutherland by 32<br />

runs to w in the Sixers<br />

Conference final<br />

and advance to<br />

he Twenty20 Cup<br />

decider with Mc­<br />

Clintock crackina<br />

Around the Wickets<br />

with CHRIS KARAS<br />

an unbeaten 54 off<br />

46 balls and Rawlins<br />

snaring 2-21.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y were supported<br />

by all rounder Nathan<br />

Sowter (36 not<br />

out and 2-17); Ryan<br />

Felsch {22); Nic Bills<br />

(2-29) and emerging<br />

cub Ben Manentl (1-<br />

23).<br />

Penrith, who<br />

boasted a strong<br />

lineup that featured<br />

Sydney Sixers stars<br />

Sam Billings and<br />

Jordan Silk, were<br />

best served by Ryan<br />

Gibson (30), Brent<br />

Williams (2-19), M i­<br />

chael Castle (2-27)<br />

and Luke Hodges<br />

(2-29).<br />

Under the guidance<br />

of Coaching Director<br />

M ichael Haire, club<br />

captain Dan Smith,<br />

chairman Neil Maxwell,<br />

General Manager<br />

Greg Healy and<br />

predecessor David<br />

Kelly the Sydney<br />

club has developed<br />

some of the best<br />

young talent in the<br />

State.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Tigers won<br />

the U/16 A.W Green<br />

Shield, second<br />

grade and fourth<br />

grade premiership<br />

trophies last summer<br />

and were pipped for<br />

the Club Championship<br />

these past two<br />

seasons.<br />

Now they've added<br />

more Twenty20<br />

silverware to their<br />

trophy cabinet and<br />

have set their sights<br />

on winning a first<br />

grade championship<br />

in the New Year.<br />

Sowter shines in Sydney return<br />

SPIN twins Nathan Sowter and Delray Rawlins shared the limelight as<br />

Sydney first grade cricket team entered the festive season on a winning<br />

note in the NSW Premier Cricket competition last weekend.<br />

<strong>The</strong> talented leg spinners<br />

grabbed seven wickets between<br />

them as the Tigers<br />

registered a com pre~en·<br />

sive six wicket victory over<br />

Northern District last Saturday<br />

in a limited overs fixture<br />

at Drummoyne Oval.<br />

Sowter, back at Drummoyne<br />

after completing<br />

his English county cricket<br />

commitments with the<br />

Middlesex club, produced<br />

a stellar performance in<br />

his first match back home<br />

to snare 4-28 off ten overs<br />

and help Sydney rout the<br />

Rangers for 135.<br />

Bermudian international<br />

Rawlins provided strong<br />

support, grabbing 3-23 off<br />

ten.<br />

Northern District won the<br />

toss and elected to bat<br />

first with batsmen Jack<br />

Colley (31) and Henry Hunt<br />

(28) putting on an opening<br />

stand of 6 f .<br />

But the Tigers' spinning<br />

trio of Sowter, Rawlins and<br />

Ben Manenti turned the<br />

match when they collectively<br />

triggered a dramatic<br />

batting collapse as the<br />

Rangers lost nine wickets<br />

for 74 runs.<br />

Off spinning all rounder<br />

Manenti opened the innings<br />

and smashed 50 off<br />

59 balls to give Sydney a<br />

rollicking start in its run<br />

chase.<br />

20 year old Manenti<br />

thumped five boundaries<br />

and two sixes after earlier<br />

taking 1-24 off eight overs.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Tigers (4-1 36)<br />

ecliosed the Ranaers' tallv<br />

in the 28th over with Harry<br />

Dalton (25 not out) and<br />

keeper Beau McClintock<br />

(24 not out) unconquered<br />

at the crease.<br />

In second grade action,<br />

a whirlw ind century by David<br />

Ball and an unbeaten<br />

77 from Clayton Waters<br />

steered Northern District<br />

to a thrilling six run victory<br />

over premiers Sydney<br />

at Mark Taylor Oval in Asquith.<br />

Ball thumped a brilliant<br />

116 off 109 balls with four<br />

sixes and ten boundaries<br />

in his team's total of<br />

5-262 and shared a crucial<br />

fifth wicket partnership of<br />

167 with Waters after the<br />

Rangers were tottering at<br />

4-88.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Tiaers commenced<br />

Nicholls signing a coup<br />

for Carrington's crew<br />

RYDE Eastwood Touch Football Association power<br />

brokers Ron Ryan and Craig Carrington have pulled<br />

out the big guns as they chase championship glory in<br />

the New Year.<br />

<strong>The</strong> inftuential Carrington<br />

pulled off an early season<br />

coup when he secured<br />

the signature of Australian<br />

Open "Mixed captain Cameron<br />

Nicholls for his Attractive<br />

Blinds juggernaut.<br />

But the sports sawy<br />

Ryan - head honcho of<br />

the mighty Ryan Wilks<br />

franchise - upped the ante<br />

w hen he negotiated lucrative<br />

deals for USA World<br />

Cup playmaker David Marando,<br />

former Wests Tigers<br />

ace Tim Moltzen, versatile<br />

Matt Ryan plus a host of<br />

current NRL stars.<br />

Ryan Wilks claimed First<br />

Division bragging rights in<br />

the lead up to the Christmas<br />

break with a vital victory<br />

over Carrington's All<br />

Stars at Morrison Park.<br />

Both clubs are tipped to<br />

square off for the trophy<br />

decider later in the summer<br />

with kingpins Carrington<br />

and Ryan keen to<br />

bolster their star-studded<br />

rosters for the business<br />

end of the season.<br />

<strong>The</strong> crafty Nicholls of<br />

Gladesville, who helped<br />

world champions Australia<br />

their run chase in blazing<br />

style with centurion Matthew<br />

Rodgers (1 01) and<br />

Liam Gibson (77) posting<br />

an opening stand of 118<br />

but fell agonisingly short of<br />

their target.<br />

SECOND~ Northern<br />

District 6·262 (David Batt<br />

116, Clayton Waters nno,<br />

Cameron Holmes 3·60,<br />

Hugh Sherriff 1-30, Ash<br />

Squire 1·42) d Sydney<br />

7·2S8 (Matthew Rodgers<br />

101, Liam Gibson 77, Nick<br />

Govers 27, Suffan Hassan<br />

17, Matt Phillips 2-36).<br />

THIRDS: Northern<br />

District 7·244 (Kieran<br />

Jayasekera 66no, Oliver<br />

Hing 36, Jason Hayward<br />

31, Ami/a Yapagedara 26,<br />

Utkarsh Somaiya 25, Jack<br />

Shetley 21, Craig DiStasio<br />

2·18) d Sydney 210 (Joe<br />

Hiley 2·30, A Yapagedara<br />

2-36, Jacob Heinrich 2·42,<br />

register another Trans Tasman<br />

series clean sweep<br />

over rivals New Zealand in<br />

Caloundra earlier this year,<br />

said he decided to link<br />

with Attractive Blinds after<br />

a persistent Carrington<br />

spent many months putting<br />

out feelers.<br />

"Carro is a good friend<br />

and a persuasive character<br />

- I thought I'd take up<br />

the challenge to play in a<br />

tough competition, • revealed<br />

Nicholls.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Trans Tasman series<br />

triumph was a bitter sweet<br />

experience for Cameron,<br />

w ho snapped his collarbone<br />

in the Aussies' first<br />

up 9-6 victory over the Kiw<br />

is.<br />

<strong>The</strong> skilful Nicholls sustained<br />

the injury While attempting<br />

to score a touchdown<br />

just after the half<br />

time break and was sidelined<br />

for six weeks.<br />

He was forced to watch<br />

the remaining two Mixed<br />

matches from the sidelines,<br />

playing a key off-field<br />

role as the Aussies toppled<br />

New Zealand 14-7 and 11-<br />

10.<br />

J Shetley 2·63, Phil Met·<br />

ville 1-34).<br />

FOURTHS: Northern Dis·<br />

trict 6·231 (Jack Stocks<br />

77, Nathan Maskell 67,<br />

Albert Watts 47, Hamish<br />

Green 21, Nathan Breen<br />

2·27, Avery Weitandt 2·61)<br />

d Sydney 177 (Oliver Lit·<br />

tie 4.3, N Breen 29, Justin<br />

Fetsch 19, 7bm Mullen<br />

17, Joshua Bass 16, 7yter<br />

Meyer 16, Jayden Brown<br />

8·28, Lachlan Fisher 2·33,<br />

Henry Kirk 1-16).<br />

FIFTHS: Northern Dis·<br />

trict 8·168 (Zac Jetbart<br />

35, Daniel Atleyn 31, Mike<br />

Friedrich 29, Nic Onslow<br />

24no, Sebastian Buchanan<br />

2-34, Sebastian Hodge<br />

2-34) d Sydney 127 (Sam<br />

Shaikh 30, Allan Philip 29,<br />

S Hodge 19, Liam Robson<br />

16, Kannan Subapri·<br />

yan 3·14, N Onslow 3·23,<br />

James Capraretti 2·25, Pat<br />

Murton 2·29).


2 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 <strong>December</strong>, <strong>2017</strong><br />

Corporate • 1\leeting·s • Parties • Celebration<br />

FUNCTIONS<br />

llt~lll1t~l·~<br />

(1/ill ~ot~l<br />

c.)\'lake your next event n memo ra ble o ne<br />

We have the perfect s pace and catering options for you.<br />

Whether you a re hosting a breakfast meeting, corpora te<br />

event. or a specia l celebration. We can accommoda te<br />

li·om 20 to 500 people.<br />

l\1n ct i o ns@i ris h otelgro up. co m.a u<br />

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!