gresford news november 2012

TheG resford NewsNews of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys

November 2012

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Gresford Cricket Club has a long and proud history. And while the senior members of the club battle it out on the pitch every Saturday of the summer season, a whole new generation of cricketers is learning the art of batting, bowling and fielding with the dream of one day padding up for their club. ...special feature inside

Summer CricketGresford’s bowlers keep the pressure on.

The Gresford News Community DiaryThurs 1 Nov Gresford CWA meeting, Gresford CWA Rooms, 9:30amFri 2 Nov Tocal Foundation DaySat 3 Nov Eucalyptus Field TripSun 4 Nov Tocal Australian stock horse saleSun 4 Nov Melbourne Cup Calcutta at the Hotel Beatty, from 11amTue 6 Nov Melbourne Cup seafood luncheon at the Hotel BeattySat 10 Nov CWA Book Club – Own choice of book, CWA Rooms, 3:00pmTues 13 Nov Gresford School of Arts general meeting, Gresford School of Arts hall, 7.30pmTues 20 Nov Paterson Allyn garden group at at Paterson, 10.00am ph 4938 9189Thurs 22 Nov change of date, November Gresford District Agricultural Society meeting, Showground dining room, 7.30pm (usually last thursday of the month – 29 Nov) Fri 7 Dec Nativity Play, School of Arts Hall, Vacy, 7pmSun 9 Dec Beau Jenkins at the Hotel Beatty, 3 – 7pmMon 10 Dec Gresford District Historical Society evening Xmas dinner, Twin Rivers Café, guest speaker Janece McDonald, who recently published “Timbergetters, Sawmills and Sawmillers”Sat 15 Dec GAPS Carols, Gresford School of Arts, 6.30pm BBQ, 7.30pm carolsSun 29 Dec Karaoke at the Hotel Beatty, 3 – 7pmMon 31 Dec Live band at the Hotel Beatty, from 8pm

1stMoneachmonth Gresford Community Group Meeting, 7.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (not Jan)

1stTueseachmonth Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan)

1stWedeachmonth Gresford Rural Fire Brigade meeting, station, 7.30pm 1stThurseachmonth Gresford Branch CWA Meeting, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 9.30am (not Jan)

2ndMoneachmonth Gresford Historical Society Meeting, RSL Rooms, 2.00pm (not Dec, Jan or June)

2ndSateachmonth Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan)

3rdFrieachmonth Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am3rdSuneachmonth Gresford Community Market, ‘Clevedon’, 9.00am to 2.00pm (not Dec, Christmas Fair 1st Sat)

LastThurseachmonth Gresford District Agricultural Society Meeting, Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 7.30pmEveryWed,Fri&Sun Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Raffles, from 6.30pmEveryMon&Fri (school terms) Gresford Pre-School, Gresford Community Hall, 4938 9288, 9.00amEveryThur Happy hour and free pool and jukebox at the Hotel BeattyEveryFri Cricket Club Raffles at the Hotel BeattyEveryFri (school terms) Yoga for active bodies with Donna Cavanough, Therese Doyle Youth Hall, 9.00 – 10.30am EveryWed Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford Community Hall, 4992 2401, 10.00amEverySunday The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am

To contact Gresford News email [email protected] call Brian Doherty on 0412 372 687. HELP! Could everyone PLEasE have their copy in by the 20th of the month. With the newsletter now so large, we struggle to meet copying deadlines when items arrive after the 20th. Please use the box at East Gresford Post Office or, even better, email to the above address. For text – Word format preferred. For pictures – .jpg format preferred. Please keep us informed about activities in the area – a paragraph or two and photo.

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Gresford News Notices

Gresford Park Trusthas won the ‘Crown Reserve Trust Community Trust Award’ from the

NSW & ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards. More

information in the December issue

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On Saturday 13 October the exhibition A Fine Line Between Pleasure & Pain was officially opened with an amazing attendance of over 150 artists and art lovers, at Newcastle Art Space Gallery.

Our local artists starred well, with Paterson sculptor Katherine Sullivan’s work Titillation, Donna Cavanough’s Mosquito Diptych and Eric Werkhoven’s sculptures being chosen among some of the best pieces to exemplify the theme, by Newcastle Art Critic Jill Stowell.

John O’Brien was joined by Donna Cavanough to officially open the exhibition with a very entertaining and witty performance.

Next October 2013 another exciting thematic exhibition is planned- Nightmares. No doubt, this subject will have many diverse and revealing interpretations by the artists.

ART NEWS:Poet Bob Bush from Vacy has released his latest poetry book.Bob says “This is my fourth book of poetry, it contains 32 new poems plus 22 of the crowd favourites selected from my previous three books.

The subject matter of the poems reflects my experiences and observations that come from living and travelling through our cities and the surrounding countryside”.

Bob Bush can be contacted on:Phone: 49388 323Email: [email protected]

Robyn Werkhoven’s portrait of Dr. Susana Enriquez has been selected for the latest Portrait Artists Australia Exhibition “Celebrating Innovators”

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Gresford Cricket Club has a long and proud history. And while the senior members of the club battle it out on the pitch every Saturday of the summer season, a whole new generation of cricketers is learning the art of batting, bowling and fielding with the dream of one day padding up for their club.

Milo Cricket, an introductory cricket program for boys and girls aged 4 to 9 years, is running again for season 2012-13.

Gresford Junior Cricket Club secretary-treasurer Bernadette Collison said the program was about educating children in a range of fundamental cricket skills including hitting, catching, throwing, running, balance and co-ordination. The young players also gain important social skills including teamwork, co-operation, communication and fair play.

Brendan Sellens has taken on the Milo Cricket coaching role, assisted by Dave Jefferson and Dennis Collison, at Gresford Sporting Complex every Saturday from 9am.

For the cost of $30 for the season, the junior cricketers receive weekly coaching as well as a cricket bat, cricket ball, hat, T-shirt, activity book, sticker stumps, Milo sample and a DVD.

The first session was scheduled for November 3. Inquiries: Bernadette Collison on 0408 922 263 or Dave Jefferson on 0429 389 586.

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Community feature ...by Julie Hartigan

Gresford’s batsmen congratulate each other on a solid over.

Summer Cricket


Community feature

Gresford Cricket Club is fielding three sides in the Dungog and District Cricket

Association competition for season 2012-13.

The open grade includes a senior Gresford team as well as the Colts.

Gresford is also represented in the C-grade competition.

The competition, which has rounds until March 2, concludes with finals on March 16.

There are regular home games at Gresford Sporting Complex and the players are always looking for the extra spark supporters can provide.

Draw:All games start at 1pm at Gresford Sporting Complex and consist of 42 overs.

Home games for Gresford in the open grade for the rest of the year:

November 3: Gresford Colts V FarmersNovember 24: Gresford V Paterson BDecember 8: Gresford V KaruahDecember 15: Gresford Colts V Gresford

Home games for Gresford in C grade for the rest of the year:

November 17: Gresford V FarmersDecember 1: Gresford V Wallarobba

Gresford players celebrate a wicket in the October 27 game against Paterson A.

There was plenty of bounce in the Gresford wicket.

The Gresford wicket keeper sends the stumps flying but the Paterson A batter is safely home.

Eyes on the ball.


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Generations of Gresford residents have been baptised at St Anne’s – the first was 156 years ago. To mark the anniversary of the occasion, the church community is inviting all those connected through baptism at St Anne’s back to the church for a special thanksgiving service. Sixteen-month old Finley Wright (pictured) will also be baptised at the service.

On 23 November, 1856, Lucy Muddle, daughter of George and Alice Muddle, was baptised in the newly-constructed church by the Rev’d J.J. Smith. The first recorded Anglican service was in a store on 26 June, 1843, and attended by 128 people.

Two years earlier Elizabeth and George Townshend, of Trevallyn, had conveyed 181.5 acres of land to Bishop Broughton, the first Anglican bishop. Much of that land remains in church hands, and includes the site of the 1856 church, graveyard, rectory and adjoining paddocks. It is the largest glebe property in the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle.

Fr Stephen, rector of the Anglican Parish of Gresford Paterson, said the occasion of the first baptism was too important to let pass. ‘St Anne’s is dear to many in the community. ‘For more than a century-and-half families have been bringing their children to the church to be baptised so it’s only fitting we recognise the place it has in their hearts.’

In keeping with the special day, Finley Wright, son of Adam and Anna Wright, of Ashtonfield, and grandson of John and Neta Saridis, of Gresford, will be baptised. His four brothers were also baptised in the church, and it is also where his parents were married.

The service, to be held on Sunday, 25 November, starts at 8.30am and will be followed by the regular morning tea and christening cake in the grounds.

Baptism Anniversary At St Anne’s

Finley Wright, son of Adam and Anna Wright, to be baptised.


We have just visited the most delightful Allyn river garden near East Gresford.

Chris and Julia St Clair have spent the last 13 years creating 5 hectares of stunning native walks, rose gardens, an orchard and a Tallowood forest by the river.

Thirty five enthusiastic garden lovers wandered for a couple of hours, totally in awe of Chris’s achievements and most of it developed during our ten years of drought!

Our next wander will be on Tuesday 20th November at Julia and Chris Wokes historical garden at Paterson. Anyone wishing to join our garden group, please phone Janie Chandler 4938 9189.

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Kerouac’s novel was very much a book of its time, with the characters showing a restlessness and desire to live life to the full, that seems to mark post-war generations. The heady mix of sex, drugs, alcohol, jazz and travel is presented in an energetic style, which mirrors the headlong and sometimes aimless actions of Sal Paradise, the narrator, and Dean Moriarty, his driven road-buddy.

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The excitement of the road is tempered by the complexities of real life, so that although Kerouac conveys the rush of the road very effectively, he also reveals the poverty and desperation of the American underclass. He has based the novel on the experiences of himself and his friends, who revelled in the moment, and turned movement into meaning. As we read it, we see the America they saw, in both its grandeur and squalor. It is a vibrant and sometimes bewildering book, that has become an American classic.

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Tocal Foundation Day 2012Tocal College celebrates its annual Foundation Day on Friday, 2 November. The day provides an opportunity to commemorate the establishment of the College, the benevolence of the late CB Alexander for bequeathing the property for use and education and the late EA Hunt for his drive and commitment to bring CB Alexander’s vision to reality.

This year’s Foundation Day will see the launch of a book by Ian Dunlop, son of Colin Dunlop, an executor of the Alexander Estate. Mr Dunlop has written a history of how the Estate was administered and how the vision of CB Alexander was eventually put into practice by EA Hunt and the Presbyterian Church.

“The establishment of the College did not just happen,” Dr Cameron Archer said. “It is a fascinating and intriguing story of how an extremely complicated will was written in the first place and how it was eventually enacted. The process took years. “In the meantime, the Tocal property slumbered with the Misses Curtis living in Tocal Homestead with life tenancy from 1947 through to their demise just five days apart in 1985.

“Another theme of this year’s Foundation Day will be farm safety,” Dr Cameron Archer said. “We are putting more and more emphasis on farm safe practices and we would like to demonstrate these changes to those who have an interest in the College.”

Foundation Day starts with a morning tea at 10.30am at the Bruce Urquhart Skills Centre, followed by demonstrations and talks on farm safety and lunch in the EA Hunt Hall, followed by official proceedings. The day includes a surprise revelation for the guests as well. Those who have an interest in the College are welcome to attend Foundation Day but need to phone and advise of their intentions. Phone Val O’Brien on 4939 8865.


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The children’s card making day held on the 24th October was a great success. Member Jan Godwin instructed 14 children on 10 different techniques for their cards, with children being given several other cards to take home.

At the cookery day held on the 25th October with Member Monica Boland children made Mini Muffins and Vietnamese Rolls, They also made a poster of food grown in our valley, and completed a crossword puzzle.

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Last month we featured the bush christening held at Ellen Bird’s Allynbrook wine bar. This month we visit the wine bar and take a look at its’ background

As far as we know the original owner of the wine bar was a Mr. Towns (a well known land owner of the time) and at this time the building was set some distance back from the Allyn River road. Subsequent owners were McCann, Ned Bird and Ellen‘s husband, Pat Bird.

In 1901 the present building named ‘Reynella’ was erected close to the road at a total cost of £249.

The Bird family held the license for the wine bar for at least 85 years with Ellen very much in charge for 73 of those years. She sold the license to Drayton’s in 1966 when she was then approaching 95 years. At that time she claimed to be the oldest licensee in Australia.

In its hey day the wine bar also provided meals and board. It was also a focal point for news with messages being left for

people who would eventually drop in. Bullock teams, timber cutters, travelling salesmen, stockmen, rabittos, school inspectors and local farmers all stopped – for a drink, a meal or board and often all three! Ellen would charge 2d a head for

Ellen Bird’s wine bar as it was in the mid 1960’s

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SATURDAY 17th Canteen for kids, live music Sat night, come &

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SATURDAY 24th WHITE RIBBON DAY (violicence against women)

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teams $20 per team Ring pub for info. Starts 2pm.

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SUNDAY 2nd LEE ROLF a very talented man – 3pm till 7pm.

Lee will perform every second Sunday in 2013.

SATURDAY 8th LENNI LIVE a brilliant singer starts at 8pm. Lenni will be at the pub every

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the bullocks to stay overnight in the back paddock and half a crown (per person) for tea, bed and breakfast. Ellen’s husband Pat would also give the more unkempt customers a free civilizing haircut and shave under the cedar tree.


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Meals were country style – plenty of everything and help yourself. Ellen’s’ son (Morris) tells the story of a burly character who on having a big meal of beef and vegetables, finished it off by consuming an entire plum pudding (to serve 8) for dessert!

The photo shows the wine bar as it was in the mid 1960’s with her licensee sign over the verandah.

The well used car park fronts the Allyn River road. Behind the sign and towards the left of the verandah is the entrance to the long saloon which ran the length of the building. It was always cool and was sparsely furnished with wooden stools down the sides and some shelves displaying the wine selections.

A high timber bar at the end opened on to Ellen’s kitchen and allowed her to easily monitor her customers.

Ellen would only stock McWilliams wines and largely fortified wines at that! With no refrigeration except an ice chest

for the essentials, fortified wines (e.g. port, sherry, madeira) travelled and stored well and were served in practical tumblers.

A modern day traveller looking for a long stemmed glass of “Sauv Blanc” would be met with very blank stares.

As I recall the only soft drinks were R.F. Heads (Maitland) lemonade and dry ginger ale. Bottles of these were stored in a tub of water (for cooling) and to this day I can still recall their strong flavour. The dry ginger ale was particularly astringent and felt as if it was removing the lining from your mouth and throat.

As the Gresford district’s oldest resident (in 1971), Ellen’s 100th birthday attracted quite some attention - including from Buckingham Palace.

She was interviewed by Julie Clark of the Herald and gave a most perceptive interview about her life and times. We will have a look at her interview in the December issue.

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The 2013 calendar of the Gresford District Historical Society is now on sale and features “Old Gresford”. It is, (if I say so myself) a collectors item - so get in before they disappear. George Sales, IGA, Everett Mitsubishi, McDonald Bros (Maitland) still have some.

Our Xmas dinner is on Mon 10th Dec (in the evening) at the Twin Rivers Café. Janece McDonald who recently published “Timbergetters, Sawmills and Sawmillers” is our guest speaker. It promises to be a good evening, so make sure you mark this on your calendar.

So far we have not been overwhelmed with YOUR stories and it is YOUR stories of characters, identities and events that add the human factor to our history. We desperately need to preserve them, so, please pick up your biro, write them down and send them in to the Gresford District Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 88 East Gresford. As an incentive we will give a $10 “bounty” for every one we publish in the Gresford News.


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Child & Family Health Services in the Lower Hunter provide a free community service conducted by Child & Family Health Nurses who offer health checks for children at the following key stages: • 1-4 weeks • 6-8 weeks • 6-8 months • 12 months • 18 months • 2 years • 3 years • 4 years

The service also provides information, advice and support about:• Breastfeeding• Your baby’s growth and development• Your baby’s sleep• Caring for your baby or young child• Nutrition and feeding• Immunisation• Child Safety• Your families wellbeing• Postnatal Depression• Maternal health• Developmental Screening• Sleep and Settling• Pregnancy• Other services in your local area• Dental Health• Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Appointments are available for these visits:

home VisitingAll families with a new baby are offered a home visit. This provides parents with the opportunity to discuss their family’s health plan and any additional needs.

The nurse will complete the baby’s first health check and discuss any issues relating to the baby’s care. The mother’s

physical and emotional wellbeing are also discussed and the family’s support needs identified.

Parenting Groups Parenting Groups are also available and provide opportunities to:• Share ideas and experiences• Discuss feeding, settling and sleeping• Develop parenting skills and

confidence• Discuss lifestyle changes and looking

after yourself• Discuss growth & development, and

how to keep your baby safeBreastfeeding Support• Extra support and advice for

breastfeeding mothers• Telephone advice• Individual consultations

Immunisation:• Clinics in conjunction with

community services• Advice• Information• Consultation

Family Care Cottage: (Referral is required from GP, CFHN or other community services)• Day stay facilities & home visiting• Help with complex problems of

infancy and childhood 0-3 years• Support and therapy groups for

parenting• Behaviour management

Contact numbers for Information and Appointments

East Maitland Community health Centre, 4931 2010, 58 Stronach Avenue,

East Maitland, Also operates at Dungog

Lactation Clinic Contact the Child & Family Health Nursing Service at the East Maitland Community Centre for an appointment with the Lactation Consultant if experiencing difficulties with breast feeding.

The Dungog Clinic is an outreach service provided by the Child & Family Health Nurses from Beresfield. It operates from the Dungog Hospital, 22 Hospital Road, Dungog, on a Thursday. Phone 4995 7000 for an appointment.

Rutherford Neighbourhood Centre4932 9768, Arthur Street, RutherfordAlso operates at Paterson.

The Paterson Clinic is an outreach service provided by the Child & Family Health Nurses from Rutherford. It operates from the Paterson School of Arts, Duke Street, Paterson, fortnightly on a Monday. The service also provides Universal Health Home Visiting to Gresford and Paterson then clients are encouraged to make an appointment at either Rutherford or Paterson.

All centres are closed weekends and Public Holidays.

Telephone help Lines:Tresillian 1800 637 357Karitane 1800 677 961Australian Breastfeeding Association 1800 686 2 686Immunisation Information Line 1800 671 811Kids Care Line 4921 2800Kidsafe 4942 4488Mothersafe 1800 647 848

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Anglican Parish of Gresford PatersonGlendonbrook Road Gresford NSW 2311Telephone (02) 4938 [email protected]

NOVEMBER SERVICE TIMES Sunday Mornings 4 11 18 25 StAnne’s,Gresford 7.30 10.30* 8.30 StJohn’s,Vacy 9 StPaul’s,Paterson 9 9.30 StMary’s,Allynbrook 10.30 StJohn’s,Lostock 11.30 StJames’,Martin’sCk 7.30 (*ServiceattheCenotaphforRemembranceSunday)

Wednesday–Friday Mornings StAnne’s,Gresfordat7.30am[Checkweeklypewbulletin]

Dungog & District Neighbourcare – health TransportDungog & District Neighbourcare has available a small amount of Health funding to provide a transport service for those unable to access main stream transport to attend appointments at Public Health facilities eg: (Calvary Mater, Maitland Hospitals). We will need to ask you some questions to assess your eligibility to receive this service. If you require transport to a Hospital please contact the office for further information on: ph: 49923348


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This years dry spring conditions were proving a challenge for the districts gardeners and then the withering westerlies struck! Entries were down by half from last year’s show but the quality of those that arrived was a testament to the care and perserverence of our local gardeners. There were 20 entries in the rose section and the judge, Andrew Williams, chose Neta Saridis the Champion Rose Exhibitor - congratulations.

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SUMMER SIXES

Gresford Vacy FC has experienced a very good response to the inaugural introduction of twilight Summer soccer.

Twelve sides have committed to playing in the Summer comp. which will be divided into two grades. Eight sides have elected to play in the Mixed Social/Competitive grade which will be played over 14 rounds and have a point score but no final.

Four teams will slog it out in the Premier League in 12 competition rounds with two rounds of finals to finish off the season.

Both grades will be playing for an “as yet to be determined purse” which will certainly add a bit of spice to the comp. Teams from Gresford, Paterson, Dungog,

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Vacy and Clarencetown have thrown their hats into the ring but there’s still room for more. The more teams the greater the purse, the greater the fun.

“Town” and “family” teams, “just friends” and “serious” teams are all part of the action and will be giving their all and sharing the laughs.

Competition will commence on Wednesday November 7th, with all games being played at the Gresford Sporting Complex (“Scorp Park”).

There will be a four week break over Christmas with the second half of the season running from the 23rd January ‘ til the final round on the 6th March.

Games will commence at 6:30pm and 7:10pm for the Social/Competitive grades and 7:50pm for the Premier League.

Registration fees are very reasonable, game duration is two fifteen minute halves, half size fields, unlimited interchanges and the rules are easy to understand.

Weekly game fees will apply, you are allowed to play in joggers but it is mandatory that shin pads be worn.

Give it some thought. It’s a great way to stay fit over Summer! It’s never too late to start.

More information? Contact Damien Crouch 0413305961 or Jim Doyle 0407307800

New Gresford Vacy WebsiteFollow all the Summer 6’s action and check the scores on the newly commissioned website.

Club Secretary, Damien Crouch, has fired up the “Scorpions” website which will eventually contain all the contact details, registration details, competitions and scores, wet weather, club activities and functions, Committee contacts and links to other soccer related matters.

There’s a fair chance that 2013 season player registration may be possible on-line from the website.

Go to: www.gresfordvacyfc.sportingpulse.net to view the new site.


Gresford Community Group – AGM & October meeting 2012Community markets’ reportDavid spoke of the long-term future of the markets in view of the listing of ‘Clevedon’ for sale. He did not believe this year’s remaining two markets were in doubt. Martin referred to the high standard of the 80 or so classic cars displayed at the last markets. All stallholders were delighted.

Mumford & SonsThe band’s concert on 20 October at Dungog Showground would be attended by at least 6000 people. A further 700 have elected to camp, and they were likely to be accommodated at the Gresford Showground. The Park Trust is making the arrangements.

Butcher’s Shop The new butcher would be opening for business on 9 October.

Carols by Candlelight The event will be held in Orana Park on 15 December.

President’s report Not as much had been achieved in the last year as the previous 12 months, largely because of the time taken up as a result of the closure of the Community Health Centre (CHC). There had been progress on the skate-park shade and the tree planting program. The attendance of Cr Glenn Wall and his advice on local road works’ funding was helpful, he noted. He also remarked on the quality and profitability of the News.

Presentation of reports Review of the activities related to the CHC, specifically the prospects of leasing the building and the provision of medical services generally, including retention of a part-time general practitioner. There was little prospect in attracting the Raymond Terrace Medical Practice but was more confident of Hunter Medicare Local’s interest.

Treasurer’s report It was noted the hourly hire rate of the hall should be increased from the current $10. But also noted the hall was a community service and should continue to be subsidised by the community group.It would be worth approaching the electricity supplier for a discount.

Office-bearers for 2012-13President: M. AddisonVice-president: K. Merriman Secretary: Fr StephenTreasurer: P. Smith

Post Office delivery follow-upReport on discussions with Sue Forbes, Terese Osmond and Australia Post management. It has been reported that issues were not delivered to householders. It was also not fair to advertisers. It is essential to talk to the delivery contractor, and Martin offered to do this. Suggested an article in the News encouraging people to advise the Community Group if they had not received their copy.Skate Park shading The fabrication of the steel is almost complete. Once the bolt holes have been drilled it will be ready to assemble.

Riverbank actions Operators are being contacted.

hall management plan update Work in progress. Importance of a maintenance schedule was noted.Community health centre prospectsRobert read the letter sent to Hunter Medicare Local.

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Suicide prevention begins with awareness, but the challenge is reading the personal signs, so you can offer your help.

Everyone is invited to SafeTalk, a program which alerts community members to the signs that a person may be considering suicide.

Safe spells Suicide Alertness For Everyone, and the free community event begins 6pm Wednesday 7 November at the Doug Walters Pavilion, Mackay Street, Dungog.

Our night in Dungog is designed to help people look after each other,” Dungog Shire Community Centre manager, Sarah U’Brien said. “Safetalk is designed to equip community members with the training and confidence to initiate the conversations with people at risk of suicide and to keep them safe.” Community based Suicide Prevention Networks are emerging throughout Australia. The Dungog event is an initiative of the Maitland Region Suicide Prevention Network, in a partnership with Hunter New England Health and Dungog Shire Council.

“We are proud of this chance to unite people. It’s a fine community and our own suicide prevention network will make us even stronger,” Mrs U’Brien said.

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