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10 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 4 July, 2018 SAY NO TO SINGLE USE PLASTIC SAY NO TO SINGLE USE PLASTIC Labor promises to keep Marsden High and Meadowbank Public School open MEADOWBANK Public School and Marsden High School will be saved from demolition under a promise made to The Weekly Times on Monday by Shadow Minister for Education, Jihad Dibb. Mr Dibb said both schools will be retained and upgraded under a Labor government as well as the new education precinct at the Meadowbank TAFE site going ahead. Ryde MP Victor Dominello last week touted the demolition of the two schools to make way for parkland but statistics quoted by Mr Dibb reveal that Marsden High and Meadowbank will be needed to meet the needs of a growing community. He said the Melrose Park development on the former Putt Putt site Victoria Road will have several thousand units and require schooling for around three thousand extra students. “In the Ryde electorate the number of school age students in the is expected to increase by 22,000 by 2036 and the neighbouring electorate of Parramatta is facing a similar school population explosion,” Mr Dibb said. Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale agreed. “With the state government contuining to target Ryde with overdevelopment we need additional schools being open, not existing schools closed.” Labor candidate for Parramatta Liz Scully said parents in Ermington and Melrose Park are shocked by the proposed closure of Marsden High. “It also creates uncertainty for the families planning to enrol their children there and for the many proud Marsden High graduates this is a real slap in the face.” We’ll save Marsden High! Labor candidate for Parramatta Liz Scully is pictured at the school on Monday with City of Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale and Shadow Minister for Education, Jihad Dibb. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO Urgency Motion slams a government protest ban A STATE government plan to ban protest meetings on crown land and fine individual protestors up to $11,000 was blasted in an Urgency Motion put by Deputy Mayor Christopher Gordon during last Tuesday night’s City of Ryde council meeting. Deputy Mayor Gordon warned that the new Regulation 13 (1) of the Crown Land Management Regulation (2018) is due comes into force this month and can prosecute any person taking part in any gathering, meeting or assembly on crown land except in the case of a cemetery or for the purpose of a religious or other ceremony of burial or commemoration. He said that the law will ban protestors at endangered community and environmental sites, if these are on parks or other crown lands. “As it stands, we would each face an $11,000 fine if we were told to move on, even from gatherings like the Armenian Genocide commemoration in Memorial Park in Meadowbank,” he said. “You will be fined if you were asked to move on and this law impacts on each and every one of us.” The state government recently cracked down on protests at NSW Parliament with police at parliament house further empowered to search people and prohibit t-shirts and banners which display a protest slogan. Councillor Gordon said protests against the government’s proposed forced council amalgamations would be specifically targeted under the new law, if held on crown land. Supporters of the new law argue it strengthens police powers to protect innocent bystanders on crown land during protests but the Deputy Mayor argued it goes further than that. “Under this law a government public servant or even a council officer can make a move on notice, so it is not even the police,” he said. Liberal Clr Jordan Lane said opposition to the law is being driven by political extremists. “You (Clr Gordon) know the aim of this safe access Bill has nothing to do with stopping political protests and you know that opposition to it comes from the far right,” he said. “This simply empowers our law enforcement officers.” Similar laws were enacted during The Troubles in Northern Ireland but Irish Republican protestors got around the laws by lawfully turning the funerals of Republicans into cemetery protests that would often draw tens of thousands of protestors. Ryde Library is on the journey to “Saying NO to Single Use plastics” Join us for Plastic Free July: Plastic free for Life When: Wednesday 4 July Time: 6.30 - 8.30pm Where: Ryde Library Bookings essential. Book online at www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/plasticfreelife Brought to you by City of Ryde Waste Education Program *While stock lasts Next time you enjoy a cuppa at a Library event, you will receive a reusable cup* to keep. Marsfield fire grandmum in tearful council speech THE mother of the recent Marsfield home fire tragedy victims broke down in tears when she gave a heartfelt address at last Tuesday night’s City of Ryde council meeting. Zhongzhen Liu recently rushed to Ryde from China to be by the bedsides of Hao Wang and Fiona Yang who suffered serious burns when their Zanco Road home was engulfted by flames on March 28. Ms Liu is also caring for her nine-year-old granddaughter who attends Kent Road Public School and her four-year-old grandson who attends St George’s Preschool at Eastwood. Speaking through an interpreter she said the parents are still in an intensive care unit and her husband has returned to China. “I am the mother of the victims of the fire incident and every time I think back ton the bad news I feel unlucky but lucky at the same time,” she said. “When we arrived here we didn’t even have warm clothese with us but City of Ryde Clr Simon Zhou helped us with all our daily supplies and the (charity) organisations provided great help and gave us hope. “I cannot express my deep gratitude more and we will try our best to lead a happy and positive life.” Councillor Zhou received a personal commendation from City of Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale. Cate Sinclair from the Northern Centre (formerly Ryde Family Services) also praised Clr Zhou. “We were asked to find a way to support the Wang family and the immediate concerns were legal, financial, medical and accomodation related concerns,” she said. “Thanks to Christian Community Aid and Clr Zhou they (family support agencies) are doing an excellent job. “Not one agency can be all things to all people and the Northern Centre especially acknowledges the City of Ryde for support.” Councillor Zhou thanked City of Ryde staff for helping to secure the site of the fire and for assisting neighbours. “There are many heroes in our city and I acknowledge them all.” A luncheon will be held to thank the helpers. Zhongzhen Liu is close to tears as she thanks the City of Ryde at last Tuesday night’s council meeting. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO
Wednesday 4 July, 2018 THE WEEKLY TIMES 11 Hunters Hill heritage pops up on street boxes HUNTERS Hill’s utility boxes have come alive with heritage posters. The posters depict street scenes from Hunters Hill’s Victorian and Edwardian era and are taken from historic photographs. The idea for the utility art was first proposed by The Weekly Times to Emeritus Mayor Sue Hoopmann several years ago with the idea of celebrating Hunters Hill’s sesquicentenary with images from the days when the muncipality was known as the French village. Councillor Justine McLaughlin acknowledged the contribution of the Public Art Committee and the Sign Vision company, which braved wet weather this week to get the job done. “The Public Art Committee is made up of Annie Goodman from Council, myself and “The historic images reflect the social history of the area in which they are located and we deliberately avoided photos of just buildings where possible because in many cases, those buildings are still there! “We concentrated on images of the people and social interaction that would have been happening in and around those buildings. “For example down in Woolwich there is a great image of kids about to jump into the Woolwich baths, and garages that used to be along that strip. “Outside the Council Chambers there is resident NOW IN Virginia SIX Wise LANGUAGES! a great image of the and our other projects agenda for the first have included the Council Meeting ever sculpture in the Village,” Clr McLaughlin ity. held in the Municipal- said. “The Hunters Hill www.weeklytimes.com.au French heritage,” he up in the Village NOW IN on SIX said. LANGUAGES! Gladesville Road there Councillor McLaughlin said more work are images of the old rowing sheds at Tarban Creek and images “My personal bug needs to be done. of the cars at the old bear are the utility Historical Society were an enormous help as was St Joseph’s College. “We even sat down with the Marist Sisters in their nursing homes to try to source images from their collections as well, as we wanted to reflect their contribution to the area.” Mayor Mark Bennett recognised the role of The Weekly Times. “The idea was first put forward by The Weekly Times correspondent in Hunters Hill to highlight our www.weeklytimes.com.au boxes on the centre verge at the overpass,” she said. “We need to get those covered next. Ideally we would love to obtain a sponsor or benefactor to help with the cost involved.” Michael and Craig from Vision Hire install a heritage photograph poster art on a utility box outside Hunters Hill Town Hall in Alexandra Street last Wednesday. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO Dogs and owners will race in the Bay Run CANADA BAY’s popular Bay Run returns for its 16th year around Sydney’s Iron Cove on Sunday August 5 and this year dogs have an opportunity to be among the prize winners. The annual includes the “Fastest Dog in the West” category which will see runners and their fourlegged companions complete the 7 km course. “Construction work on Iron Cove upgrades in the past two years meant dogs had to miss out competing alongside their owners, but in 2018 the Fastest Dog in the West category returns and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever,” said Race Director James Millar. Other race categories are Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Team and the 2km Primary School Challenge. The picturesque course starts at Le Montage in Leichhardt and winds around Callan Park, across the Iron Cove Bridge, along Henley Marine Drive and neighbouring suburbs of Drummoyne and Rodd Point, and finally the waterside bike path past Lilyfield to the finishing line. The 2km Primary School Challenge attracts students from across Sydney. Participantsreceive a medal and the chance to win prizes for their school. Parents can run alongside their children if they wish by registering as an accompanying adult. There is also a team event that brings corporate, community groups and high schools together in a spirit of fun, competitive rivalry. Race T-shirts for kids and adults are now on sale. Early bird registrations are now open atwww.bayrun.com.au.
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