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6 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 20 June, 2018 Country of Origin labelling on goods Dear Sir, The countdown is on for Country of Origin labelling on products on supermarket shelves that will be legally required from July 1. This is great news for customers and companies. Aussie customers will be able to choose Australian and vote with their wallets. Companies which source their products from Australia will be able to display it loud and proud and reap the rewards. Aussies will very soon have the chance to choose clean, green Aussie produce. It’s no surprise Aussies prefer Australian farm produce - we produce the cleanest and most ethical food in the world. Country of origin labelling shouldn’t stop at the supermarket. Aussies should get the chance to support Aussie farmers in other marketplaces too. This is why I convened a meeting with fast food companies recently, in which they agreed to display country of origin information on their websites and apps. Aussies want to support Aussie farmers and they’ll soon have the chance. DAVID LITTLEPROUD MP Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Fears for shopping centre future Dear Sir, What’s happening at Gladesville Shopping Centre? HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL At its meeting held 12 June 2018 Council resolved to advertise under Section 356 of the Local Government Act the following: COMMUNITY GARDEN IN HENLEY Council allow usage of a portion of the western bowling green, associated storage and indoor space of the building at Henley Community Centre, by the Happy Hens Social Enterprise Inc. for the establishment of a community garden. The use of the western bowling green and associated storage will be on a trial basis for an initial period of 18 months at no charge and the use of the indoor space at no charge will be considered following the presentation of more information. SEED FUNDING FOR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT BORONIA PARK Council has agreed to partner with the Touched by Olivia Foundation to establish an inclusive playground at Boronia Park North. Council now proposes to pledge 10% of the project cost up to $50,000 toward funding of construction of the playground. Submissions on these two proposals are invited up until 4.00pm Friday 20 July, 2018 and should be addressed to the General Manager, Hunter’s Hill Council, PO Box 21 Hunters Hill 2110 or email to council@huntershill.nsw.gov.au. Letters to the Editor I was at Gladesville shopping today and after having a chat with my friends I am very concerned about the Shopping Centre Management as I was told some of the following: They have taken away the seats opposite Coles and therefore the elderly have no where to sit whilst waiting for their family; a pink sticker on the ceiling near Muffin Break apparently denotes that people should limit their time sitting at certain tables. As your readers would know we have recently lost Ables, Slices and De Costi. Smaller boutique shops have close and the St George bank is long gone. Is there a plan for the centre and,if so, can the residents be told what it is? MARGARET LURIE Gladesville PC Brigade and immigration Dear Sir, For the politically correct amongst us and those that believe that fairies live in the back of the garden (I class them in the same mould) let’s ignore the following: Asian gangs being responsible for billions of dollars worth of the drug ice coming from China and causing havoc and misery in our communities. Billions of dollars of Chinese money (some undoubtedly corrupt) pouring in to our country and used to buy everything from real estate, to prime farms, to regional airports to sea ports, to mines etc. Asians amongst others arriving in enormous numbers thanks to our slack federal government policies and some of our suburbs have been transformed from quiet family areas to monstrous high rise to accommodate the influx. Let the politically correct brigade ignore the real reasons why people of Asian background almost without exception hire their own kind in their retail enterprises, or why cash only signs are popular in their establishments. Let›s not say anything when people of Asian background push in to be first on public transport. I have seen it and it has happened to me many times. Let us ignore the recent story on a Current Affair Barry Smith GENERAL MANAGER LETTERS Welcome TWT welcomes letters from our readers. Full name, address and telephone number MUST be supplied, even if not for publication. Send to: TWT PO Box 123, Ryde 1680 or email: contactus@weekly times.com.au where people of Asian background were filmed hoarding baby formula to onsell for huge profits overseas whilst Australian mums where struggling to get their permitted allocation. Let us ignore why wealthy Chinese businessmen were until recently donating millions of dollars to our political parties. Let us see whether the politically correct brigade will ignore the following: Clive Hamilton a public intellectual and professor of public ethics at Charles Sturt University recently had a book published titled «Silent Invasion: China›s influence in Australia». According to this learned, well respected man, who was recently invited to speak to the US Congress, thousands of agents of the Chinese State have integrated themselves into Australian public life, from politics, academia, business to suburban churches and local writers groups. He further alleges that a systematic Chinese government campaign of espionage and influence peddling is leading to «the erosion of Australian sovereignty». That erosion is caused in part by a recent huge influx in Chinese migration to Australia including as the professor put it «billionaires with shady histories and tight links to the Chinese Communist party» and «patriotic» students brainwashed from birth, amongst others. Is this the type of migrant we either need or want in our country? TONY IKONOMOU Hunters Hill Persuaded by facts or opinions Dear Sir, Tut, tut, Selina Cheng and HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL Mark Newman. Fancy trying to assume that Tony Ikonomou is actually serious. Tony’s letters are obviously a substitute for the cartoon section that is missing from the TWT. Mind you, his themes are wearing a bit thin. We know he’s a former government officer. (Ho, ho or is it ho hum?) We know Australia is sooo much better than any other in the world (Hurrah!) We know he knows little or nothing about why Japan or Saudi Arabia or any other society for that matter might have different values to ours. (Guffaw) We know his racist rant (don’t you just love that phrase?) harks back to the days of the Gold Rushes and White Australia (Year 9 History would lap this up.) Ha, ha, folks - the only response to a comedian with just one line to peddle. Remember, too, that good old Tony, like all bad comedians, can’t be persuaded with facts because he has none, only opinions. BOB SELINGER Eastwood Nostalgic memories of cracker night Is anyone old enough to remember that the recently passed 24th of May was formerly known as Empire Day? However, this date but more revered for the associated celebration in the evening, Cracker Night which was high on the not to be missed list for most kids. Crakers could be easily purchased many weeks before the event resulting in the storage of impressive arsenals of fireworks such as double bungers, double happies, tom thumbs, jumping jacks, flower pots, catherine wheels, sky rockets and the like - on the night accidents could occur and they frequently did! The lack of safety regulation in those times would bring a tear to the eye in utter disbelief for the safety regulators of today. JOHN FRYER Ryde HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY MEETING - 02 JULY 2018 Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday 02 July 2018, commencing at 7.00pm. The purpose of the meeting is for consideration of the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 (Including the Delivery Program & Operation Plan), Draft Budget, Fees & Charges 2018/19 – 1027/28. In accordance with the Council Code of Meeting Practice, ‘Clause 13.2 Addressing Council or Committees’, members of the public may be granted leave to address a meeting of the Council or Committee where the General Manager receives a request no later than 12 noon on the nominated day of the meeting. Application forms to address Council are available on Councils website www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au, or at the Customer Service Centre, 22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. Barry Smith GENERAL MANAGER Hunters Hill Guest Column Pop Up Gallery offers sculptures of all styles SYDNEY Pop Up Gallery feature sculptors and painters with varying styles, from traditional to contemporary. Right next to Dan Murphy’s. The gallery is staffed by the artists themselves, not professional salespeople. For the artist, it’s a great venue to exhibit and sell their work. For the collector, it’s an opportunity to see and purchase artwork from some very talented people at reasonable prices. There are a great variety of sculptures and paintings on display, from the quirky to the classic. At least seven different artists will be on display at any one time and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. * * * LOCATED at Garibaldi Village Square at 37 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill, it will be open each Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm until August 17. Sydney Pop Up Gallery will also run three hour workshops where you can try your hand at sculpting in the gallery itself. I_ To The POINT With JODY PAWLEY The workshop teaches ing lessons. fundamental sculpting It’s a great gift for yourself techniques so pop in, have a chat and look or a to give someone. The teachers are sculptors around - there’s no pressure themselves, who to buy. The Pop Up Gallery is delighted to partner with Sydney Sculpture School to give you the opportunity to try your hand at sculpting right here in the are experienced both as sculptors and teachers. They will guide you through the process to help you enjoy the day and create your work of art. gallery. * What’s included? * * You’ll receive three THE three hour workshop teaches fundamental sculpting techniques using the profiling method. hours tuition; all materials and tools while the class size is limited to six people. Class dates are Tuesday You’ll use modelling July 3 from 6pm to clay to create a female torso that can be completed during the workshop, so you can take it home at the end. This workshop is designed to provide the skills and confidence required to continue with sculpting at home or in a class situation. It’s a fun, relaxing way to spend three hours, even if you don’t intend 9pm; Thursday July 5 from 10am to 1pm; Saturday July 7 from 10am to 1pm; Tuesday July 31 from 6pm to 9pm; Thursday August 2 from 10am to 1pm and Saturday August 4 from 10am to 1pm. For more information visit sydneypopupgallery. com.au. JODY PAWLEY is cofounder of Sydney Pop Up Gallery to continue with sculpt- Historic Woolwich timber ship needs a crew of trade experts and students WOOLWICH’s Sailors With Disabilities team has sent out an ahoy to tradesmen and students with special needs to help build and sail a classic timber boat. The team’s Wright Of Passage program teaches craftsman skills to students with a disability and those who may be disconnected from traditional learning. Program sokesman David Pescud said the tradesmen and students will work on a classic wooden ketch, named the “Right Of Passage Mercator”. “This unique project has come about due to the donation of a timber 53ft Herreshoff ketch and while this boat is principally sound, it needs some work to be seaworthy,” he said. “This means we need volunteer trades men and women to work with us for the next six months at the historicWoolwich Dock, which is the heart of the local boating industry.” He said the student teams working under the program will be recognised byMeadowbank TAFEwhich will deliver accredited training and will be responsible for the refurbishment. “The final project has a deadline ofNovember 15 when sea trials will commence and program participants will begin preparing this boat to sail to Hobart for entry into the Wooden Boat Festivalfrom February 8th to February 11th next year. “It will then be crewed by the participantsof the ‘Wright of Passage’ Project, who have worked on the program since the beginning under the supervision of a management team.” Mr Pescud said round one participants of this exciting program will learn fascinating craftsmanship skills and will develop a new found confidence. “Feedback from the students themselves has been very positive, gaining skills and proving to themselves that they can do it,” he said. “Itis alsoheartwarmingto hear comments from home about the confidence gained and the excitement about the future that has been obvious since beginning the course.” The round two intake is open now and will close on “We encourage any youth fitting the above criteria to contact us! “The program is free and consideration for assistance with travel expenses will also be made progress intovarioustradea pprenticeships,by learning about tools, and gaining joinery and woodworking emailinfo@sailorswithdisabilities.com Gough, Jackson McCabe, Christopher Nicholls, Akira Lewis and Josh Mandis hope local tradesmen will help them restore this historic ketch, the Right Of Passage Mercator. TWT June 25. on a case by case basis. “Wright of Passage’is a become uniqueopportunity involved in to an inspirational, ing project, that life can chang- allow skills.” For phone0421 more 725 information 170 or (3 col 9pt bold italic) Woolwich’s Wright Of Passage lah Thomas-Scott, students Deli- Liam on-the-spot PHOTO
Wednesday 20 June, 2018 THE WEEKLY TIMES 7 My Kitchen Rules the waterfront THE STARS of the popular TV series My Kitchen Rules came to Kissing Point last Friday to promote the City of Ryde’s upcoming Cork and Fork. “We will be cooking at My Kitchen Rules at this to enjoy some quality food and wine while the Cork and Fork Festival but what we will siasm reflects the fact listening to some great event and their enthu- cook will be a big surprise,” stars Josh and Festival promises to be most picturesque spots that this year’s music in one of the Nic told The Weekly the best festival ever in the City of Ryde,” he Times.. held here!” he said. said. “What we can tell you “I’m looking forward “The first event held is that it will have an to Josh and Nic’s last year was a huge Italian theme and it will surprise regarded success and in just be a lot of fun.” two years it has The Cork and Fork already become one of Festival will be held in the major events in our Kissing Point Park on community. Sunday, August 19 from “Events such as the 11am to 4pm and will be Cork and Fork Festival also create a hosted by the City of Ryde. buzz Putney-based Councillor Roy Maggio - who is Chair of the Cork and Fork Sub-Committee - said it will be the biggest event of the year in the Putney, Meadowbank and Kissing Point area and will be set against the scenic back drop of the Parramatta River. “It is quite a scoop to have Josh and Nic from wineries and craft breweries.” There will be road closure in front of the park to assist stallholders. The festival will also feature entertainment by acoustic soloists and jazz bands as well as a number of activities for children. City of Ryde Mayor, Clr Jerome Laxale, said the Cork and Fork Festival had proved to be extremely popular with the community in its first year and expected this year’s event to be even bigger. “The Cork and Fork Festival allows people within the community and surrounding areas, while also giving a boost to the local economy.” Shuttle buses will be running between Meadowbank Station and Top Ryde City shopping centre to alleviate any parking congestion and also encourage people to leave their cars at home. CELEBRITY Chefs Josh and Nic from My Kitchen Rules were at Kissing Point last Friday to promote the upcoming Cork and Fork Festival. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO Happy Hens to plant vegetables on Henley bowling greens THE Hunters Hill community group that has transformed Bedlam Bay into beds of attractive flowers and vegetables is to turn a green thumb to the vacant bowling greens at the Henley Bowling Club. Ultimate care for you, your wishes and your family. WHITE LADY FUNERALS Eastwood 9874 4714 whiteladyfunerals.com.au The Happy Hens group has had enormous success at Bedlam Bay during the last 12 months and Hunters Hill Council has given the group’s 150 volunteers an 18 month project approval to plant vegetable gardens on the bowling greens. Approval allows group volunteers to harvest and eat vegetables grown there and the project is being seen as a community building opportunity. The Happy Hens have also been given use of the bowling green shed and hours of work will be set by Happy Hens coordinators. The council stressed that the bowling greens are controlled under a strategic plan - the group is not being given a lease at the site - and that the project would be reviewed in 12 months time. “We are dealing with a community garden here, so let’s not be too caught up with the rules,” Clr Zac Miles said. ***** HUNTERS HILL Council has won a major case in the Land and Environment Court over the removal of thirteen trees in Pains Road in December 2015. Council officers said the case of Hunters Hill Council v Carter [2018] NSWLEC 84 saw Council successfully prosecute defendant Michael Carter in relation to the unlawful tree removal of the trees on a Pains Road property. “A total of 13 healthy native tree species ranging in height from three to ten metres were cut down and lopped on residential land owned by the defendant,” council officers said. “Seven of the trees were cut down to near ground level and six had their branches lopped with three of the trees dying.” ***** In other news, Hunters Hill councillors will workshop a proposal that could see the Gladesville Library fully owned by Hunters Hill Council. The library is jointly owned by the City of Ryde but Deputy Mayor Ross Williams argues that this shared relationship is not fair on Hunters Hill because Ryde holds the lion’s share of library assets. He proposed a “swap” where the City of Ryde gets Gladesville’s Baby Health Centre in exchange for the Library. “There seems to be a very eschewed relationship with Ryde and Hunters Hill Council has contributed millions of dollars to Ryde for this library, with nothing to show for it,” he said. “The swap idea is a thought WL-ULT-TWT-9x14.5cm-0418 bubble and a way of looking at things a little bit differently.” There is a strong ST JOSEPH'S COLLEGE HUNTERS HILL St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill Mark Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110 www.joeys.org | (02) 9816 0900 COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS St Joseph’s College is in the early planning stages for a new purpose-built sports courts complex to meet the College’s need for sufficient all-weather practical teaching and sporting facilities. Physical education and sport play a central role in the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students. Our ambition is that St Joseph’s College Physical Education and Sports Precinct will deliver state-of-the-art facilities and provide a new heart and hub for the teaching and learning of the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education curriculum and our co-curricular sports program. belief among Hunters Hill councillors that the historic municipality should have a library as part of the core services a council is expected to provide. We invite you to attend one of our Community Information and Feedback Sessions where you can see the plans for the building, speak with members of the project team and provide your feedback. These feedback sessions will be held on: ,.. ,.. Wednesday 27 June 2018 between 6pm and 8pm Saturday 30 June 2018 between 10am and 12pm Please drop in at any time during these sessions, held in the foyer of the Brother Emilian Hall St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill. If you have any questions about the project you can find out more on our website or contact us by emailing project@joeys.org or phoning (02) 9816 0900
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