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FREENOVEMBER 2015

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DiwaliA Celebration of new beginnings!Join us for some great events and offers from Monday 9 until Sunday 15 November 2015.

• Cooking demonstrations and tastings

• Retailer Specials

• Prizes and Giveaways all week long

See our website for dates and times.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The Young Business Minds Awards judging has just been completed.

eld at The Dural Country Club, who are event sponsors, the judging panel were extremely pleased with the quality of entrants. There are

seven local High Schools competing and the winners will be announced at a gala night on the 10th November. Four local businesses have jumped on board as sponsors and they are Dural Country Club as event sponsors and Galston Bendigo Bank, Dural National Bank and Dural Mc Donalds as cash sponsors.

The proposed New Line Rd development will be going before Hornsby Council on the 11th November. Some members of the executive will be attendance on the night to express their concern with this proposal. Hills Shire Council has announced it is moving forward with the development of 480 Old Northern Rd, Dural which is an extension of the existing shopping

precinct at Round Corner. This in itself is a significant development and we certainly do not have the population to support two new large developments within a kilometre of each other.

Drinks on the Village Green will be held on Friday the 11th December after working hours weather permitting. Pop it in your diary and come along. This is always a good night. Local businesses supply finger food and the Chamber will supply drinks.

Please visit our website or send us an email at [email protected]. Visit our online EVENTS DIARY for what is happening or register an event.

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Young Business Minds Awards in PlayBy Judy Pope

I attended a Real Estate conference on the Gold Coast late October. .

he conference was held at Jupiters Casino by day and I stayed up the road in Surfers Paradise. I was very impressed with the

new tram line operating in between and travelled on it to and fro.The quality of the speakers and the success stories of some agents from a variety of offices and states were inspiring. There was also a guest motivational speaker not involved in Real Estate at all, Steve Bradbury. He won the first gold medal for Australia in the winter Olympics in 2002 when everyone else in the race fell down in front of him and he sailed across the finish line. Steve’s talk was amazing and of course the graphics from the Olympic footage helped as well. He was competing in his fourth Olympics, had trained for twelve years, overcome two horrendous accidents with very bad injuries and this was his last chance. There are four races

in six hours so you are racing nine kilometres speed skating every 90 minutes. This Grand Final was the fourth race and Steve just waited for his chance at the back of the group and it came. Twelve years of hard work had finally paid off.

Doing a Bradbury has just made it into the Dictionary!

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Contact Hear-Clear Australia Dural; Shop 16, Village Green, 22-24 Kenthurst Road, Ph: 9651 7379Galston; Galston Family Practice, Shop 4, 350-352 Galston Rd. Ph. 9653 1395Find out more at www.hear-clear.com.au


SHOWCASE

Have you checked out Hear-Clear Australia’s new clinic in Dural?

fter only a year in the area, Katie Rahman has expanded her business and opened a shop front in Dural Mall,

the Village Green shopping centre in Kenthurst Road.“This is so exciting to have a shop where people can

come to the clinic 5 days a week,” says Katie. Hear-Clear Australia are in Shop 16, coincidently the

same shop previously occupied by Precious Hearing. A dedicated hearing clinic has returned to this community of local shops. With easy parking and close to other businesses, it is a convenient and accessible service in the Dural area.

Bruce Allen and Katie Rahman are creating a state of the art hearing clinic with the latest technology in hearing assessment. Their light-filled clinic is welcoming and they invite local residents to visit their new location.

“Attention to our client’s needs is critical to our company,” says Katie. “We want our clients to get help easily and having a shop will certainly improve the service we can deliver.”

Whether you need a hearing test, to purchase new hearing aids, get your hearing aids repaired or top up your battery supply, it can all be done at this one-stop shop.

To celebrate the opening of their new clinic, Hear-Clear Australia is offering a free Bluetooth streamer for connecting to your mobile phone and a year’s supply of batteries with every new hearing aid purchased before Christmas 2015.

To take advantage of this offer, be sure to telephone 9651 7379 and book your appointment at their Dural Clinic before 15th December 2015.

Grand Opening of State of the Art Hearing Clinic

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LOCAL NEWS

The formation of the Sydney Hills Football Association (SHFA) has been praised as a giant step forward for the development of the sport in Sydney’s North West by representatives from all levels of Government.

ills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne was joined by Castle Hill MP Ray Williams and Seven Hills MP and Hills

Shire Councillor Mark Taylor at The Hills Shire Council chambers for a roundtable meeting with members of the SHFA executive to launch the 2016 season.

Mayor Byrne said that the Sydney Hills Football Association was a positive move.

“Council has unanimously supported the formation of the Sydney Hills Football Association. It’s something that probably should have happened some time ago, but with our population set to boom over the coming years, now is a better time than ever,” Mayor Byrne said.

Castle Hill MP Ray Williams said the new association would also lead to creation of new clubs to cater for new communities.

“One of the key initiatives of the SHFA is to help create new clubs in order to accommodate the growing number of young people wishing to play football in the Hills,” Mr Williams said.

Seven Hills MP and Hills Shire Councillor Mark Taylor said the new association would give The Hills a greater identity on the football map.

“The Hills has produced some very gifted footballers over the years and now there will be an association that will be recognised as the nursery of Hills talent,” Mr Taylor said.

Baulkham Hills MP and Emergency Services Minister David Elliott said the Association was a long-time coming.

“We have waited decades for our own Hills football association and finally it’s here. I encourage anyone who loves football and wishes to participate in this sport to get behind the Sydney Hills Football Association,” Mr Elliott said.

Federal Member for Mitchell Alex Hawke MP said parents across The Hills would relish the opportunity to play games closer to home.

“As a parent, I understand the importance of quality family time. Having our own sporting associations allows players who live locally to play locally. It’s a great initiative and I congratulate everyone who has been committed to seeing the Sydney Hills Football Association through to fruition,” Mr Hawke said.

Sydney Hills Football Association President Craig Gough said he was enthusiastic about the future of football in The Hills.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Hills clubs to stand on their own and while the formation of the Association will take time, the end result will be a strong, local competition for everyone in the Hills Community who wants a great football experience.

We will be offering juniors, mens, ladies and special needs football competitions for all age groups across the Sydney Hills,” Mr Gough said.

All Levels of Government back Sydney Hills Football Association

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Back: Ray Williams, Dr Michelle Byrne. Front: Craig Gough, Mark Taylor.

The Hills Shire Council has been deemed fit for the future, but Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said that doesn’t mean that amalgamations are out of the question.

he Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) released its final report on local

government reform which classified The Hills as being fit both in terms of sustainability and scale and capacity, however all The Hills’ neighbours have been declared unfit.

“I’m really pleased with the fact that we have been deemed fit for the future and IPART recognises the fact that The Hills could stand alone. This is consistent with the findings of the Independent Local Government Review Panel,” Mayor Byrne said.

“It’s also a ringing endorsement of the current and previous management of The Hills Shire Council by both Councillors and staff. A remarkable change from the early 1990s where this Council was virtually broke, to now being one of the strongest local government areas in NSW.”

“But we are surrounded by neighbours who have been deemed unfit and the Office of Local Government has called on councils that are unfit, or fit councils with unfit neighbours, to discuss mergers.”

“We’ve got 30 days to hold talks with our neighbours and make a submission before a decision will be made for us and the Review Panel has suggested a possible long-term merger with Hawkesbury. While we could certainly leave it for another day, we would be foolish to not discuss it now.”

Mayor Byrne congratulated the Government for pushing ahead with the long-needed reform in the face of united and vocal opposition.

“We are in the business of delivering essential services to our community and it’s about time that more Mayors and General Managers thought about what is best for their community rather than what is best for them.”

For more information visit http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/News-Publications/Amalgamation-Options


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Hornsby Shire Council has won a prestigious industry award recognising its work in building the new Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

this is a big deal that proves what we have always known – that Council has a great team of staff who are

capable of even the most challenging tasks,” Hornsby Shire Mayor Steve Russell said.

“I congratulate the infrastructure management team for their win and thank them for all the hard work they put into creating this excellent new centre.”

The Institute of Public Works Engineers Australasia awarded Council a trophy for it project management of the aquatic centre.

Council won the award largely because of its decision to manage the project itself instead of hiring an external consultant as usually happens on projects of this scale.

“That was a brave decision, as this is the biggest project Council has ever undertaken, but it has obviously paid off,” Mayor Russell said.

“The aquatic centre is at the cutting edge of the industry, with everything a modern pool could have.”

Among the stand-out features is the co-generation system, in which a gas generator provides electricity for the centre while its excess heat warms the pool water.

“That doesn’t just save a significant amount of money, it also greatly reduces the environmental impact of the centre,” Mayor Russell said. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the project’s management is the challenges that were overcome.

“Chief among these is that the entire project had to be fast-tracked because the previous pool was suddenly closed because of safety concerns, two years earlier than expected,” Mayor Russell said.

“There were also significant challenges with the site, including that there was only one point of access.”

Mayor Russell singled out the project’s management team for special thanks: Rob Rajca, Ray Huzij, Scott Hewitt, Craig Clendinning and Kurt Henkel.

“The aquatic centre simply would not have been possible without their excellent work and the entire community owes them a debt of gratitude.”

Industry Award for Hornsby Council

Mayor Steve Russell with Design and Construction Manager Rob Rajca at the centre with the trophy.

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Essex Boutique Furniture and Gifts in Glenorie have developed their own unique way to offer advice, service and quality products to enhance the individual taste, style and needs for your home.

his is called the Essex idea and offers a refreshing approach to interior design, service and shopping that

makes things a whole lot easier for the customer to find just what they are looking for to completely design and fit out a room with that individual touch.

The stores owner Lindsey Atkinson says the key to Essex’s popularity is that each time you visit the store it is different, with a vast display of items sourced from all over the globe, showing and giving customers different ways and ideas to furnish their home. “We believe there is an interior designer in every customer”.

Essex not only offers home furnishings but also beautifully unique jewellery, clothing and rare gifts, making Essex a must do for that hard to buy Christmas gift!

You can find Essex on Facebook and Instagram at essex_glenorie and the store is located at 940 Old Northern Road, Glenorie, just past Woolworths.

Drop in and have a chat with Lindsey or give her a call on 9652 2552 - you will be pleased you did!

Affordable, Elegant and Unique furnishings and Design for your Home

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SHOWCASE


Meetings, Clubs & Congrats

DOORAL HAPPENINGS

BRewARRiNA OutReACH St Benedict’s parish continues its support of Brewarrina in 2015. First we organised a raffle to raise funds for three local indigenous children who are being cared for by a Brewarrina family. The raffle prizes of artwork painted and donated by the Good Samaritan sisters were keenly sought after and the raffle sold out well before the draw. Picture shows raffle organisers Ray Hume and Greg Lucas with one of the prize pictures.

Greg made the long journey to Brewarrina and back to attend a fundraising auction for a Brewarrina couple who had lost the roof of their house in a violent storm. Greg took some items donated by St Benedict’s parishioners for the auction and, at the same time, conveyed best wishes from all of us to our Brewarrina friends.

To see photos of parish activities and events, you can visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/stbenedictsarcadia

HARVeSt tRAilS AND MARKetSFor fifteen years, this non-profit organization has supported members’ farmgate sales and pick-your-own farms. It has also fostered markets for their locally grown produce and products through its farmers’ markets, provedore services and provided opportunities to retail their produce at special events. Many members are in the Hills to Brooklyn district, now branded as Sydney Hills Harvest rather than Hawkesbury Harvest where it all started. Primary producers, and those using their land to grow farm produce or products, are invited to discuss how we can assist their ventures at a meeting at Dural Country Club at 7pm on the 24th of November.

DuRAl PROStRAte SuPPORt CluB Support Night Discussion Group A will be held at the Galston Club on the 16th November. For more information contact Ann 9653 1004 - with DVD.

ReD CROSS, CAStle Hill BRANCH The next meeting is November 13 from 9.30 in The Tribute Room, Level 1, Castle Hill Library. All welcome. Enquiries contact 8850.7056. Christmas Merchandise Catalogues are now available. Please contact Ann 9680 2054.

tHe NORtH ROCKS PARRAMAttA lANteRN CluB A fashion parade will be held on 28th November - 1.30 for 2.00pm. at the Dorothy Paul Centre, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children North Rocks. Clothing is being presented by Robina fashions. Cost is $15 and includes afternoon tea. All proceed to benefit RIDBC. Bookings essential RSVP: 18th November. Details: Elaine 9639 6159 or Joan 9871 6128.

DuRAl GAlStON PROBuS CluB Recently Club members recently had lunch and a very interesting guided tour of the Bedervale Homestead at Braidwood. The great grandfather of the present owner bred three Melbourne Cup winners including Archer which won the first two Melbourne Cups in 1861 and 1862. This outing was part of a lovely holiday for our members at Batemans Bay. The Club’s final meeting for the year is at 10am on 17th December, at The Galston Club. The meeting will be followed by Christmas lunch at Springfield House. We would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and peace in the New Year. Contact Anne 9653 1004.

tHe GAlStON View CluB The Spring Fashion Parade was recently held at the Glenorie R.S.L Club. Models were Thea, Gwen, Lorna and Betty, who are members of the Galston View Club. We thank Stafford Fashions for supplying the garments, and for their support. Proceeds of the day went to support our Learning for Life Program. Our Christmas luncheon meeting is at Dural Country Club commencing at 11am 25th November 2015. Our guest artist for the day will be Bob Brown. Visitors welcome. Inquiries phone Vivien 9894-1189.

Girl Guides in Australia is community based and meets outside school hours.

here are approximately 260 Guide Districts in NSW & ACT where groups of girls meet on a weekly basis during

the school term. By meeting locally with their peers, our girls have fun, develop friendships, experience adventure and challenge themselves to try new things by stepping outside of their comfort zone. They become a member of a small team

(Patrol) within their Unit, which builds a sense of belonging, encourages teamwork, helping girls to grow in confidence and have a voice. With the support of volunteer female leaders, Guides enables girls and young women to grow into confident, self- respecting, responsible community members.

Last term Galston Girl Guides were part of an international program entitled ‘Free Being Me’ which supports girls and young women to be all that they can be. Together with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Girl Guides Australia partnered with Dove to create a program that aims to reach 3.5 million girls across the world by 2016.

During an overnight camp at Galston Guide Hall, the girls made T-Shirts and designed their own ‘Free Being Me’ messages.

Meetings every Thursday 5-6.30pm at 414 Galston Road, Galston. Contact Mary 0423 353644 for more information or visit www.girlguides-nswact.org.au

Glenhaven’s annual ‘ Carols by Candlelight ‘ Christmas celebration will be held this year on Sunday 13th December commencing at 5pm on Glenhaven Reserve next to the Glenhaven shopping centre.

Fireworks Spectacular is scheduled around 9pm. Santa will be there, amusement rides, live bands, dance groups,

plenty of hot food including the BBQ manned by members of Glenhaven Rotary club.

An estimated 3,000 people were attracted to this popular event last year.

The community is benefiting by the generous support of Castle Hill Camera House, Transurban Transport, Kinderlin Child Care Centre Glenhaven, Snap Printing Castle Hill, and Glenhaven Rotary Club who each sponsor the event.

This is a free community project with all donations raised dedicated to Glenhaven Rural Fire Service who are extending their headquarters to accommodate a new bigger fire engine.

For the past five years Carols by Candlelight is underwritten by the Rotary Club of Glenhaven.com

Elizabeth Whelan’s stellar year continued when she won the Dural Country Club’s Ladies’ Consistency Singles.

n a game which has ten points available each end and the jack is anchored, every shot counts and each of your four has

to be closer than any of the opponent’s to gain the maximum ten points. As the jack may not move some of the glamour shots in championship singles are not the best in this game. Liz managed it well and overcame determined opposition from Sue Vindin to reach the 150 total required. As well as being a top bowler Liz is the club’s hard working secretary and keeps the

business very tidy and Sue does her share in the Selectors’ office. It was good to see the competitors sharing coffee after the game, always a highlight for the ladies at Dural.

For your free lessons contact 9651 4160.

Galston Girl Guides for Girls 7 to 12

Carols by Candlelight a Free family event!

DCC Bowlers continue to Shine

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Liz Whelan on the left with Sue Vindin.


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23October 2015 – Dooral RoundupOctober 2015 – Dooral Roundup 11Visit our website to view more of our projects: www.turrell.com.auShop 3, 362 Galston Road, Galston NSW 2159 Ph: (02) 9653 1003 - Fax: (02) 9653 I Am

Originally opened as the Flippin Fish, this restaurant has undergone a metamorphism, with a new name; and a new Head Chef and Manager creating a different dining experience.

ombardo’s Restaurant and Bar

offers contemporary dining throughout the day, serving up breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and a Tapas menu is available all day. Signature dishes include crispy skin Barramundi, slow roasted lamb shoulder and

rendered salmon with a blood orange and courgette puree, baby fennel and shave asparagus.

The relaxed ambience and attentive but undemanding staff complement the food and wine experience. Open Monday to Friday from 11.00 until late, and Saturdays, Sundays 8am to late.

3 Allen Way, DuralPhone: 9651 3708

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Photographer Nilmini De Silva celebrates the stories of Hornsby Shire’s migrant population, and demonstrates how they have contributed to our community, in her exhibition as part of Festival of the Arts.

he exhibition was a feature of this year’s Hornsby

Shire’s Festival of Arts. Now in its 7th year the festival covers almost every type of artistic expression and you’re sure to find something that appeals to you whether you appreciate fine art, enjoy musical theatre or love books.

The Festival concludes 29th of November.

Hornsby Shire’s Migrant stories explored through Photos

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Quattro Deli is a traditional Italian grocer dedicated to sourcing the freshest local and specialty imported food for everyday living.

family run business, passionate about food, we are immensely proud and inspired by our family’s rich

history and serving our customers with a genuine taste of Italy.Take advantage of our wide selection of imported pastas, wine, cheeses and meats to take the love home with you.

Quattro Deli has just celebrated their 1st Birthday at Cherrybrook Village, serving the Cherrybrook locals with the

finest charcuterie and gourmet groceries as well as the best service.

Specialising in all deli meats, delicious chesses and marinated vegetables Quattro Deli prides themselves on the freshest and finest produce.

Shop T33,Cherrybrook Village, 41-47 Shepherds DriveCherrybrook NSW 2126 Ph: 9484 4871

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW

A Taste of Italy

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Recently opened in Dural, the specialist Bike Shop offers a huge range of bikes, and bicycle accessories at the best prices every day.

he Odd Spoke caters for all riders, with an extensive selection of road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes,

and kid’s bikes. The world’s leading bicycle brands are stocked, and the store offers all parts and accessories. A full range of workshop servicing, with repairs and maintenance on any bike, is available on site.

All the staff are passionate cyclists and involved in the sport or industry in more than one way. Always on hand to provide you with an unrivalled level of customer service the staff are happy to offer information on club, social and local rides, including their weekly social ride most Tuesday evenings.

The Odd Spoke 23/286 New Line Rd Dural NSW 2158 P. 9653 9388 [email protected] www.theoddspoke.com.au

The Odd Spoke provides Service and Sales for all types of Bicycles

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Begin your family’s Christmas experience at the Dural Christmas Tree Farm, home of the most perfectly shaped Christmas trees

e are Sydney’s only Christmas Tree Farm

offering fresh Christmas trees from the farm as well as pre-cut Christmas trees with services including netting, delivery and installation, with a collection and recycling service also available.

Join us at our family funday weekend on November 14 and 15 where you can reserve your very own real Christmas tree. Bring your camera to the farm to

capture your family choosing their fresh Christmas tree and interacting with the real reindeers and other farm animals at the Dural Christmas Tree Farm. Santa will be there so you can take your own photos of Santa and the kids. We also have a jumping castle, sausage sizzle, ice creams and cold drinks are also available to keep everyone in the festive spirit.

For more information phone 9651 1010 or www.duralchristmastreefarm.com.au

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Dural Christmas Tree Farm will be open for tagging from 9am on Saturday 14 November*

Let the kids choose a tree or take your pick of the crop!You can take your tree with you, or we can keep it for you until you are ready to pick it up, or we can deliver to your home or office. Schedule too busy to tag a tree? You can purchase your tree online or by phone and we have your real Christmas tree delivered to your door and even installed in one of our Christmas tree stands! Family Fun Day WeekenDA great fun filled weekend for the whole family!14th and 15th of November 9am-6pm l Take your own photo with Santa (Santa leaves at 5pm)l See real Reindeer and interact with other animalsl Tag your own real Christmas Tree!l Jumping Castlel Sausage Sizzlel Ice cream van.

(*Please note last day for tree tagging is Sunday 29 November)

OVeR 8 aCReS OF TReeS SO We neVeR Run OuT! Ph: 9651 1010

RuDi’S CuTieSAvailable now in three sizes!l Made from offcuts of real American Christmas trees! Dural Christmas Tree Farm is open from 9am-6pm every day from 14th November until 23 December, 2015.

Telephone: 9651 1010 879 Old Northern Road, DURAL(opposite Dural Public School and Hargraves Nursery)

It seems that, lately, every second piece of correspondence my office is receiving is something to do with local government, either an action taken by Council or the recent IPART report on local governments being “fit for the future”.

ocal government has a role to play in our society, but where some have gone wrong is determining exactly

what that role is. Some Councils have decided to partake in sectarian boycotts, some have engaged in human rights campaigns and some have even gone to the farcical length of declaring themselves nuclear free zones. I find this last one particularly medieval in its outlook, given the role radiotherapy plays in cancer treatment.

I note that several Councils across Sydney have taken part in just these types of campaigns in recent years, and that these same Councils have now been found to be unfit for the future.

At this same time, I note that The Hills Shire Council (THSC) has been deemed fit for the future, and that THSC has partaken in exactly none of these campaigns.

It is exactly because THSC has knuckled down and made tough decisions in the interests of ratepayers, rather than attempting to fill inner city media headlines, that THSC is in a position to be able to stand alone into the future.

Successive Councils over many years have put ratepayers ahead of cheap headlines, and this is to the eternal credit of every Councillor elected to THSC.

Other Councils in our state would do well to follow the lead of THSC, and not laugh at sensible suggestions that Councils put the interests of ratepayers first.

Business confidence in New South Wales strengthened in the third quarter of 2015 amid improvements in sales revenue and profits, according to the Chamber’s latest Business Conditions Survey.

ore than 850 businesses completed our September Business Conditions Survey, which showed a

marked improvement in business confidence in NSW and a level of optimism about the upcoming Christmas trading period that we have not seen for several years. Many of the survey respondents identified material improvements in their own business’ performance in the September quarter, with around a third reporting an increase in sales revenue and 25% of respondents reporting an increase in overall profits.

In the September quarter, total staff numbers reached its highest level on the index since December 2011, while close to a quarter of businesses surveyed said they expect to hire additional staff in the next three months. Consistent with previous quarters, the September Business Conditions Survey revealed ongoing concerns about overregulation and the cost of doing business in Australia.

The number of businesses reporting increases in operating costs was up this quarter after decreasing significantly in June. More than 40% of businesses experienced higher operating costs, with labour and energy costs once again the areas of most concern.

See more at: http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au

Fit for the Future By David Elliott, Member for Baulkham Hills

Renewed Reform Prospects By Stephen Cartwright, CEO NSW Business Chamber

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The White Ribbon PledgeBy Michelle Byrne, Mayor Hills Shire Council

MAYORAL UPDATE


Hornsby Shire Council is committed to constructive discussions with its neighbouring councils, particularly Ku-ring-gai, following the release of a report from IPART.

he report advised that both Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai, like two thirds of the councils in New South Wales,

are not considered “fit for the future”. While both Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai exceeded all the Government’s criteria for finances, infrastructure and services, neither is large enough to meet the requirements for population size. It’s clear that our councils need to merge and that process will be much easier if we can do it cooperatively.

We have an opportunity to achieve something great for the people who elected us and we need to take advantage of that. The Government has placed an extra $10 million on the table for councils that agree to merge. That means there is now up to $20 million in extra funding available for our communities if we are able to join with Ku-ring-gai. Independent analysis commissioned by IPART shows there would be net benefits of $88 million over 20 years from a merger between the two councils.

Our shire is the same size it was when horses were the best means of transport and the telegraph was the best form of communication. The duplication of services in this area is ridiculous and wastes a lot of money that could be better used providing services to the community.

Change is never easy, but there is no doubt that amalgamation is the best course of action.

Hills Shire Councillors have sworn to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women at a recent Council meeting.

ll Councillors to sign the pledge in a unanimously supported Mayoral Minute. Thanks to various

Government agencies and community organisations, domestic violence is on the radar and we are talking about it. We are a nation with a high-standard of living and we cannot allow domestic violence to grow. We must do everything we can to equip our citizens with the tools to stop it. For many years, victims of domestic violence suffered in silence. It can affect us directly and indirectly – whether you’re a first-hand victim of it, or whether you work with someone who is in an abusive relationship. There have been numerous high profile cases of domestic violence turning deadly and we need to do everything we can to put a stop to this.

The request to sign the pledge had come from Hills Community Aid. There is only so much that we can do as a Council, however, we can lead by example and support the NSW Government, the NSW Police and the various community organisations that do so much to fight domestic violence.

Residents wishing to sign the pledge can do so by visiting The Hills Shire Council, 3 Columbia Court, Baulkham Hills, where is it on display in the foyer on ground floor.

Hornsby Council Reaches OutBy Councillor Steve Russell Mayor Hornsby Shire Council

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REPRESENTING OUR AREA

The Federal Government’s response to the Financial System Inquiry has been released.

ith regard to card surcharging, we will legislate to ban merchants from imposing unfair surcharges

that are greater than the cost to them of accepting payment by card. With regard to superannuation, the Productivity Commission will develop criteria and then assess how efficient and competitive the superannuation system is and develop alternative models for allocating default fund members to products.

Of particular interest to many may be the response regarding financial advisers. The government will raise professional, ethical and education standards. Subject to transitional arrangements, advisers will be required to hold a degree, pass an exam, undertake continuous professional development, subscribe to a code of ethics and undertake a professional year before they can advise clients.

The government’s response is at http://www.treasury.gov.au/ or you can contact my office on 99801822.

An annual event to which I look forward is McHappy Day. On October 17 I joined management and staff at Dural McDonald’s to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

What a joyful way to raise awareness and funds for seriously ill children and their families.

The Department of Planning and Environment has issued the submissions report which addresses the use of the Hornsby Quarry as a spoil site for NorthConnex project.

pproval is being sought under Part 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act as a

State Significant Infrastructure project to beneficially reuse up to 1.5 million cubic metres of excavated rock and soil known as spoil from the construction of NorthConnex to partially fill the Hornsby Quarry. Roads and Maritime Services is proposing to handle, manage and beneficially reuse up to 1.5 million cubic metres of clean spoil from NorthConnex at Hornsby Quarry – an environmentally sustainable use for the spoil.

The quarry project would cost around $22 million and would be jointly funded by the NSW and Australian governments and the Hornsby Shire Council. The Lendlease Bouygues Joint Venture (LLBJV) would deliver the project. The project would involve filling the quarry void with spoil to a level that would allow Hornsby Shire Council to start rehabilitating the site to a public recreational area benefitting the local community. We have a once in a generation chance as we build NorthConnex to fill in Hornsby Quarry and create the People’s Park in its place like Centennial Park.

The expected timeline for the project is to start carrying materials to the quarry in April next year until late 2018. All work would be carried out between 7am and 6 pm weekdays and 8am and 1pm on Saturdays, weather permitting.

Visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/hornsbyquarry

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A Fairer System By Phillip Ruddock – Member for Berowra

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The Turnbull Coalition Government recently announced its response to the Financial Systems Inquiry, accepting the overwhelming majority of the inquiry’s recommendations.

ix additional measures were included that will help deliver a financial system that is efficient, resilient and fair.Financial systems affect all Australians. It plays a

vital role across our economy contributing to growth, productivity and employment. The Government’s financial system agenda will be implemented in stages over the coming years, helping Australia respond to the challenges and opportunities that the future brings. For further information visit www.treasury.gov.au/fsi

The Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum held at Vision Valley from the 8th to the 10th of October this year was a great success. The Forum is now in its 14th year and growing, as 160 local students from 15 high schools participated in a range of activities designed to develop leadership skills. The year 11 students took part in a 2 and a half day programme which consisted of team building activities, motivational speakers, community service, and small group discussions.

Community service was performed at the Anglican Retirement Village in Castle Hill, where students engaged with the elderly residents in completing day-to-day activities such as gardening and car-washing. The hard work of our CEO, Ronie Quinn and the contribution of our key sponsors, Nature’s Sunshine Products of Australia, PwC Norwest and Parker Hannifin has been invaluable.

For further information visit www.mitchellylf.org.au.

The final results for 2014-15 reveal a surplus of $2.9 billion – an improvement of $823 million since the June 2015 Budget forecast.

t’s great to see our Budget result firmly in surplus, our net debt falling and our infrastructure spending

at record highs. The improvement in the Budget result was due in large part to a small number of one-off items including higher than expected distributions from managed investments and Commonwealth payments.

The results for the year also included the highest ever actual capital expenditure recorded in NSW, reflecting the Government’s focus on infrastructure spending across the State. Meanwhile, net debt fell during 2014-15 by $1.4 billion to $5.5 billion. We’ve managed to spend record amounts on infrastructure while keeping net debt down by using innovative financial solutions. This has allowed us to build the roads, rail, hospitals and schools the State needs while securing our triple-A credit rating.

NSW also continues to enjoy a significant period of growth and has recorded the lowest unemployment rate of any state, with more than half of the nation’s jobs growth over the past 12 months, according to ABS figures. NSW is again outperforming the rest of the nation, with our unemployment rate falling to 5.9 per cent in September – below the national average. The NSW economy is going from strength to strength, which is driving employment growth.

Since April 2011, around 250,000 jobs have been created in NSW – which is well above the next largest state increase of 143,000 in Victoria.

NSW Surplus Grows With Ray Williams - Member for Castle Hill

Student Involvement With Alex Hawke - Member for Mitchell

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Sport for Jove’s outstanding outdoor series- Shakespeare in the Park- returns to Bella Vista for its seventh season on Friday 11 December, bringing with it two much loved comedies; Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Ernest.

port for Jove founder and director Damien Ryan said that this season’s program is set to be one of the funniest

Shakespeare in the Park audiences has ever seen. “I am looking forward to the fun of working on two great

comedies again, we’ve done a couple of really big plays in the last couple of years with the Crucible and Macbeth and this year is out and out comedy, two very very funny plays which is always such a rich experience for actors to work on.”

Not only will audiences relish the wickedly good humour and expertise of ‘Shakespeare’s’ cast and crew, they will also love the beauty of Bella Vista Farm’s historic grounds.

For more information on Summer Series visit summerseries.com.au

The 8th annual Dural Golf Classic Annual Charity Golf Day, hosted by the Dural Rotary Club and the Dural and Round Corner Chamber of Commerce was held on October the 20th.

he weather was magnificent and a great day was enjoyed by all those that attended. There were 16 course sponsors and 98

players. Raffles and Auction proceeds are expected to generate well over $18,000. Dural Rotary will nominate worthy local charities to be the recipients of the money raised.

There will be a presentation held early next year.

The Bard is back at Bella Vista

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Damien Ryan at Bella Vista Farm.

Spend some time in Glenorie where you will find some unusual gifts, interesting fashion and places to relax and chill out.

Glenorie has a diverse range of shops and services including the Glenorie local butcher offering premium meats and service, deli, bakery, pharmacy, Blume fashion clothing for that perfect cocktail outfit, and Blush skin and beauty for when you need rejuvenation. The Glenorie RSL is a family friendly community club offering hearty bistro meals at low prices. Of course it you are looking to buy or sell Mode Real Estate is your local, knowledge agent.

Try something different – visit Glenorie.

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SCHOOl CAPtAiN PROFile – ANNABelle PeARCeMy name is Annabelle Pearce and I am privileged to be Galston High School’s 2015 - 2016 School Captain. I attended Arcadia Public School and loved every day I spent there. For the HSC, I am currently studying PDHPE, biology, food technology, visual arts, 2 unit mathematics and advanced English. Beyond high school I would like to study at university. Some of my ideas for the future include teaching and psychology. As

a student of Galston High School I have been very involved with the extracurricular activities offered. These include being a peer support leader, being a house leader, being a dance captain of the GHS dance group, participating in two school musicals, Duke of Edinburgh, sporting activities and now the prefect team. There are so many things that I enjoy about GHS. The wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities mean that there are always so many enjoyable things to be involved in. I also love the connections between the community and the school.

Being elected as GHS School Captain is an absolute honour, and a role that I will be dedicated to.

ORDeR OF AuStRAliA FOR GAlStON HiGH StuDeNtCongratulations to Ryan Cook who was awarded The John Youth Community Service Award Order of Australia.

Ryan Cook epitomises the term “service to the community”. Ryan is an outstanding leader and role model at Galston High School, as an active member of the school and local community. Ryan is involved in local charity work for the local sporting clubs offering coaching services, he offers his expertise in stage, sound and lighting at many of our local community events and assists the elderly at the local community retirement village doing odd jobs and yard work. Most recently he has been involved in training with the local Rural Fire Service. All whilst continuing to balance his high school studies and continue in his leadership roles in the school as a House Leader and mentor to younger students.

Ryan is the quintessential “quiet achiever in his local community”.

JeRSey DAyLast term St Madeleine’s participated in the inaugural Jersey Day. JERSEY DAY was inspired by the story of Nathan Gremmo who was tragically lost in an accident in May 2015. Nathan’s family chose to give the gift of life to others through organ donation to honour the legacy of Nathan’s generous personality.

The playground and classrooms were filled with the colours of the student’s favourite sports teams.

HOly COMMuNiONOver a couple of weekends children, parents and the St Madeleine’s community came together with Fr Vince to celebrate this very special occasion.

Congratulations to all the children who received their First Holy Communion.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Mr van Baarle; His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley, Governor of New South Wales; Ryan Cook.

AFlJust when you think the AFL season is over, it keeps rolling on at Middle Dural, with the AFL providing a clinic to develop future Swans or maybe even Greater Western Sydney players.

Each Friday all students from Kindy to Year six are given expert tuition in kicking, marking, handball and bouncing the ball while running.

AN eARly StARt tO OutDOOR eDuCAtiON Who Lives in Our School Bush? is the title of the very first activity offered through the Hills Grammar Outdoor Education program. This sequential program from ECEC to Year 10 takes students through a variety of experiences, environments and skills as they progress through the school. The children attending the Early Childhood Education

St MADeleiNe’S PROJeCt BASeD leARNiNG (PBl) exHiBitiONThe students worked hard during Term 3 on their PBL tasks. These tasks help to develop 21st century skills as well as gain a

deeper understanding of a variety of topics. During our PBL day the students presented exciting presentations that involved critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration with team members. They completed these tasks which revolved around real world problems and ideas.

Congratulations on all the hard work.


GRANDPAReNtS welCOMeD tO HillS GRAMMAROver 400 grandparents and friends enjoyed an afternoon with their grandchildren as a part of the School’s Foundation Day celebrations. This October marks the School’s 33rd Anniversary.

The visitors were treated to musical entertainment, school tours, a Book Fair, class visits, lunch and a staff v students soccer match.

Centre (ECEC) enjoyed a bushwalk through the school’s fire trails before gathering at a clearing to discuss and observe some of the native fauna and how we interact with it.

To their surprise, a guest appearance was made by two iconic Australians …… rarely encountered in the Kenthurst bush.

Piper Cassidy shows her Grandad around the classroom

While travelling overseas is almost always thrilling and inspiring, returning to an empty wallet is not quite as exciting.

ere are a few tips on how to make the most of your time away while not breaking the bank.

Book your flights and hotels well in advance before your trip will allow you to get far cheaper rates than at the last minute. Some hotels may even offer a discount for bookings made well in advance.

Travel ‘Off Season’ to save hundreds of dollars. Travelling during the low season will not only save you money on flights and food, but you’ll also escape the crowds.

Walk or take public transport instead of taxis, walking around your new allows you to experience more and stop to take photos.

Enjoy local cafes instead of eating at the restaurant in your hotel each day. Eating locally will generally save you money on all meals of the day instead of an overpriced meal within the hotel. Local restaurants also offer added cultural insights and allow you to mingle with the regulars.

Take a travel card and leave the credit card at home. Travel cards allow you to deposit money in the selected currency, waiving international service fees and ATM charges. There are also certain types of bank accounts that will allow you withdraw cash without a fee.

If you’re planning your 2016 holiday now and stuck for ideas, give me a call on 1300 763 591 with your budget, destination and travel dates.


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A simple marinade brings out the vibrant flavour of these chops. Pair with coleslaw for a flavourful duo.

iNGReDieNtS2 tblspns dark brown sugar 2 tblspns soy sauce1 tblspn dark sesame oil1 tblspn pineapple juice2 tspns minced fresh garlic1 1/2 tspns rice wine or sherry1/4 tspn crushed chilli 1/4 tspn freshly ground black pepper4 bone-in pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick) Cooking spray1/4 tspn sea salt1 tspn sesame seeds, toasted

MetHOD1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag; add pork to bag. Seal; marinate at room temperature 25 minutes.2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Remove pork from bag; reserve marinade. Sprinkle pork with salt. Cook pork 3 minutes on each side or until done. Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until thickened. Brush pork with reduced marinade; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Perfect on the BBQ or a quick dinner.

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Here is the story of Jim. Jim was a really nice guy who was running the family business which sold carpet. The business had been in the family for 2 generations.

im did what he saw his father and grandfather do in operating the business. Some years were good some

were not so good. The business changed over the years to adapt to the changing market. They introduced wood flooring or floating floors because clients were seeking alternatives to carpet.

The business was slowly slipping away. There were 3 staff members. Every other month Jim would not pay his wages because the cash was just not there to sustain paying everyone. He stopped paying his super because at the end of the day it is his money right? He was doing the Business Activities Statements himself and they started to be filed late. He started to receive penalty notices and then the money owing to the ATO just started to climb.

He only saw his accountant once a year to do the tax. He started getting collection notices and phone calls from debt collectors. The statements kept getting lodged late and the super for all members was not getting paid. The suppliers started to harass him aswell and then started to hold back supply.

What do you think happened to Jim and the business? All too often we see people acting too late or not seeing the warning signs when the business is struggling. If at any time you have not paid your own wage, you have not paid the super on time or the activity statements are lodged late you need to contact your accountant immediately. You need to reach out and get some professional help. At all times there is always something that can be done to assist the business. Dont leave it too late and get overwhelmed. Depression, anxiety and fear are some of the main reasons why business fails. If you have a lifeline then use it, if not then call us to help you through these times.

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The battery, associated starter motor and charging (or alternator) system is responsible for providing electrical energy to all the electronic systems and components within the vehicle.

egular battery and electrical system maintenance requires the inspection and, in some instances, various

other procedures to occur at selected kilometres and/or monthly intervals, as specified by the manufacturer.Items that may indicate a fault with the battery are:> Engine not starting or difficulty starting> Engine cranking slowly> Battery warning light showing on dash> Dull headlight operation> Corrosion on battery terminalsIf regular battery or electrical system maintenance is not adhered to, starting issues, as well as electronic failures, will make your vehicle unreliable. Goodyear Autocare top tips include:> Use only distilled water when topping up battery fluid> The practice of ‘jump starting’ a flat battery should be avoided if you are not aware of the correct equipment, procedures, and dangers associated with this action.> Care should be taken when inspecting battery electrolytes or charging the battery as the corrosive and explosive potential of the battery of electrolyte and gases produced while charging can cause personal injury.

For all your battery maintenance enquiries please contact us at Good Year Autocare, Michael’s Tyrehouse, Dural. Phone 9651 5900.

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Having the latest home designs and trends is everyone’s desire.

owever many new home trends are geared to pair maintenance and energy use and aren’t always

practical. Open plan living has been popular for quite some

time now, but it does not seem to be changing. Open plan living is so practical – it centralises the room we use most, the kitchen, is great for distributing heating and cooling throughout the home and creates a great sense of space.

I have increasingly seen freestanding tubs implemented in homes in 2015. Freestanding tubs conjure imagery of Victorian-era abundance; however the latest trend shows bath-tubs looking a cool sculptural hand. There is an element of unpracticality with climbing in and out of the tub however.

Another popular feature I have seen in 2015 is the implementation of two master bedroom suites. It’s a great arrangement for grown children and aging parents to move in for both long and short term stays, but is also practical for when guests come to stay.

Fireplaces and fire pits, both real and fake, have universal appeal. They offer a great sense of warmth, romance and togetherness. This year, popular designs are trending on chic, contemporary takes on the traditional wood stove.

Following trends is contagious but can sometimes end up unpractical and costly, so I hope I have been able to provide some simple contemporary trends that are also practical and won’t become wasteful to you in the future.

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A pool cover will not only save water but they will also save you money in other ways.

educing evaporation is one of the primary reasons to get a pool cover. A simple solar bubble type blanket

will reduce evaporation by as much as 95% if fitted correctly. Even a leaf cover or Winterkleen will reduce your evaporation by 90% plus. This reduction has effects on other parts of the pool system which will save lots of $$$$$.

Less evaporation will mean that the water requires less chemicals and the cover will reduce chlorine use as well.

Covering your pool will also keep a lot of leaves and rubbish out of the water. This has the consequence of saving you lots of time cleaning and emptying baskets etc. The reduction in rubbish will also reduce chemical use as the chlorine can do its job killing bacteria in the water rather that dealing with introduced bacteria from all of the leaves and rubbish getting into the system.

A cover will also extend the life of your baskets, pumps and filter by keeping the load of contaminants to a minimum. Nothing will kill a skimmer basket quicker that a huge load of leaves.

If you get a Daisy pool cover installed by Dural Poolsmart you will also get an extra 2 years warranty extension due to our Daisy professional installer accreditation.

Come in to see us at Dural Poolsmart, SPASA NSW Pool Shop of the Year 2015, to help get your pool ready or like us on Facebook to get regular hints and tips on keeping your pool clean and clear all year.

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Slower property price growth, declining consumer sentiment and the fallout from the Chinese economy are major factors that perceivably are impacting the current market.

fter extraordinary growth and activity over the last 18 months are we in for doom & gloom ask many? In

our opinion at L J Hooker NOT NECESSARILY SO??Yes we may see more days on the market but surely

that can only be viewed as a return to some sort of normality after the frenetic activity that both buyers and vendors have recently experienced.

Indications that the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates again before Xmas is a positive message say’s L J Hooker CEO Grant Harrod.

We agree that quality lifestyle homes in Sydney and specifically in the Hills area both residential and acreage will continue to attract significant interest and activity.

Living in the remarkable Norwest growth area and observing the many infrastructure developments coming on line gives further reasons for sensible optimism. It really is a great place to live so let’s rejoice and enjoy the great lifestyle advantages that come our way every day – the Real Estate Market will still see some fantastic results heading into 2016.


The Real Estate Market Today – Some Positives?With Peter Colusso, Principal LJ Hooker Dural Applying a top dressing to your lawn is appropriate

when it needs a boost of nutrients, is uneven or contains holes.

ou should undertake top dressing to repair holes or uneven lawn just prior to the growing season, not

when the lawn plants are in their dormant phase or you run the risk of damaging or even killing the lawn entirely. Top dressing for nutrients can be applied at any time. Do not top dress on an annual basis regardless of popular belief as this will just accelerate the build-up of thatch. Avoid top dressing if rain is predicted as the wet weather will make the dressing difficult to deal with and make levelling troublesome.

Applying a top dressing will introduce materials to your soil that will improve drainage, allow the soil to exchange gases with the atmosphere more effectively while also promoting the development of the soil’s micro-flora and micro-fauna needed to break down thatch and grass clippings. Top dressing matter will feed the earthworms too, releasing nutrients into the soil. An added bonus is that top dressing allows the soil to retain moisture better during drier conditions as well as allowing excess moisture to drain away during heavy rainfall.

Bags of top dressing mixtures are readily available and provide all the relevant handling and application information. Work out the size of your lawn before you buy; as a general guide a 2kg bag will be enough to top dress a square metre of lawn.

At Langlands Landscape Supplies we have a full range of mixtures suitable to top dress your lawn. For further advice please call 9651 2102.

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Just recently Macdonald Valley Public School celebrated its 170th birthday with a great gathering of about 200 of the school‘s past pupils and local supporters. There are only 10 pupils there at present, but numbers have fluctuated over the years.

t is hard for us in this modern age to comprehend what it must have been like 170 years ago. The original

school building and the teacher’s residence were made of slabs and were down beside the river, which was the main thoroughfare for the whole valley. Boats were the main means of transport, and boat building and repair provided employment. There were some bridle tracks. Roads were difficult because of the steep sides of the valley.

Farming provided the main employment. The soil in the valley is very rich and attracted a large population of over 1000 in the mid -1800s. Corn was the main crop, with dairying also popular. There was even a butter factory that produced 93 tons of butter in one year.

The devastating floods of the later part of the 19th century caused many farmers to leave the district and threatened the little school. A new school was built in 1888 and survived the floods of 1890, 1897, and 1904, but by the 1920’s this building was reaching the end of its useful life. A new school was built in 1929, and in 1956 it was decided to move the building up the hill to its present site. This is now the school library, and another attached

building is the school room. The celebrations included the burying of a time capsule

and cutting of a cake by the oldest past pupil and the youngest pupil. The oldest, Mrs.Dyras Thompson, is 100 years old, and still drives her car down to Wisemans Ferry to play Bowls!

Another interesting building in the Valley is the St. Joseph’s Church, just south of the school. The foundation stone of this church was laid by Archbishop Bede Polding in 1839. Presumable he came by boat. It is a large Gothic style sandstone building, which had a shingle roof. A bushfire destroyed the roof and it was left derelict for about a century. Now the roof has been replaced with corrugated iron and the building renovated as a Guest House. In spite of floods and bushfires the valley is now home to about 100 people

References; “The Forgotten Valley” by M.Hutton Neve 1978. “170 Years, 170 Stories” 2015.

The Dural Historical Society will holding their end of year lunch at the History Cottage on Saturday, 5th December at 12 noon. Keep this day free for a fun time and good food at low prices.

Let Ken Bradley (9651 3118) know if you would like to join us.

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