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BUSH TELE LETTERSDear BT,RE: the Game and Feral Animal Control Act2002 TBTW 28/2/13Feral pests and animals do great harm to ourfauna.Last year, NPWS removed over 54,000 feralanimals including pigs, dogs, cats, foxes, deerand goats from our national parks and reserves.This work was undertaken by NPWS rangers withthe assistance of contracted shooters.This existing program will now be extended byinviting restricted licensed shooters to assist withpest eradication and control in 79 out of 799 parksand reserves across the State. Similar programshave operated in Victoria and South Australia formany years.Only those persons who hold a restricted gamelicence will be permitted to help remove feralanimals from our national parks. Under nocircumstances will this program operate in anymetropolitan, wilderness or World Heritage area.This new program will commence later in 2013under strict conditions mandated by the Ministerfor the Environment.Further information in relation to how the programwill operate in individual parks will be available inthe lead up to the commencement of the program- www.environment.nsw.gov.au.This is a responsible conservation program thatwill build on existing pest eradication programs inour national parks.Barry O’Farrell MP, PremierDear BT,Imagine my shock (being a new rabbit owner)when I heard about the imminent release of thecontroversial Calici virus into public areas, whichwas due to happen on 1st March!vet. It was suggested that I have my rabbitvaccinated for $96. The intentional release ofthe virus is intended to kill off the wild rabbits butunfortunately can be transmitted to pet rabbitsby “biting insect, inhalation, or contact with aninfected rabbit”. Death is usually 30-40 hours aftercontracting the virus.I understand the need to reduce feral rabbits butdoing it with a virus that was accidently releasedfrom a South Australian island in 1995 surerings alarm bells for me. In an article I found, itsays that the vaccine for the Calici virus has notreduced the incidence of the disease. This couldmean the vaccine does not work, or the vaccinewas given to animals that were not at risk anyway.Fox baiting is in sign-posted areas where localswalk their dogs, so if you keep your dog awayfrom those areas you’re pretty safe. However, theCalici virus, is spread by biting insects and in onearticle I found, this offers an answer for how thevirus accidently escaped the quarantine island inmethods!) may be to blame. And also reading upon more info, I see there is a Feline Calici virus aswell. Mmmm … wonder how that happened??Then again, in yet another googled article, I amreminded that the myxomatosis disease is still outand about. However, this disease does not seemto have a vaccine so it is recommended that youscreen your rabbit hutch to avoid biting insectsand contact with wild rabbits. I have found that thevirus can live on clothing (in the right conditions)for one month.Any further information others may know aboutthis issue may make for some interesting reading.(Name withheld) Rabbit owner, BerowraProudly sponsored byBEROWRA RSL CLUBwww.clubberowra.comph: 9456 1844reception@clubberowra.comTHURS 7 TH MARCHThe Bush Telegraph WeeklyOUT TODAY!Hawkesbury River Writers (www.hrw.org.au) meet at 7pm at the Club in Kowan Rd,Mooney Mooney. Enq: Lynette 9456 4342.The Embroiderers’ Guild NSW, MountColah Group, meet at Asquith Leisure &Learning Centre, Lords Ave., Asquith 10am.Enquiries: Jacqueline 9476 3251.Know Your Bible is a non denominationalwomen’s Bible study. We meet at 10.30am at StMarks Berowra. Enq Connie 9456 1536.Meet the Author at Hornsby Library6:30pm. Meet award winning journalist, CarolineOverington, author of Sisters of Mercy. Pleasebook on 9847 6614 or library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. $5 ticket includes light refreshments.Probus Club of Berowra Meeting and AGMat Uniting Church Hall, Alan Road, Berowra Htsat 11am. Speaker Gary Cook on “Take a CloserLook at the State Library NSW”. Enq 9457 9243.FRIDAY 8 TH MARCHFriday Bingo 10am at Berowra CommunityHealth Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Road,Berowra Hts. Sandra or Marie on 9456 3344.Friday Fellowship and Luncheon – St PaulsAnglican Church, Pearces Corner, Wahroonga10:30am service. Guest speaker Lyall Pogue.ABC English Conversation GroupHornsby, 1pm to 2:30pm at The Performing ArtsCentre, Edgeworth David Ave, Hornsby/Waitara.Not suitable for absolute beginners of Englishlanguage. Pia 0422 695 458.Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinsons SupportGroup Turramurra Uniting Church, TurramurraAve 10am to 12. Morning tea followed by a concertfeaturing Judy Bailey. Diana Rynkiewicz 9488 7092.Meet the Author at Hornsby Library, at10:30am. Meet Gillian Guthrie, author of “Childless:library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Free event.Australian Plants Society-North ShoreGroup will be held at 8pm in the Beatrice TaylorHall at Willow Park, 25 Edgeworth David Ave,Hornsby. Details at www.blandfordia.org.auSAT 9 TH MARCHComputer Club welcomes beginners to Geeksat Hornsby RSL. 3.00 to 5.00pm. All softwareprograms, hardware, personal computer problems,Q&A. Cost: Annual fee only, $5.00. Ted 9487 1418.SUN 10 TH MARCHHawkesbury River Dragonboat Clubtrains every Sunday morning at Parsley BayBrooklyn. Contact hawkesbury.riverdragons@gmail.com or Jenni on 0439 945 628.St Benedict’s Monastery 48th AnnualCountry Fair 10:30. Plants, cakes, goods,farm produce for sale; jumping castle, facepainting, BBQ. Tours of the Monastery. Visit www.benedictine.org.au/go/countryfair; 9653 1159.MON 11 TH MARCHMonday Cards (500), Scrabble & Jigsaw10.30am-1pm at Berowra Community HealthCentre, 123 Berowra Waters Rd. Call 9456 3344.NSW Justices Association Hornsby 7pmAsquith Leagues Club. Guest speakers, trainingsessions. Enq Gavin 0407 289 203.Berowra U3A “Affairs of Interest”Balcony Room Berowra Community Centre10am-12noon. Speaker Tom Richmond on “BlackDeath & Other Historical Misfortunes”.Free Learn To Meditate Hornsby -WillowCommunity Centre- Leisure and Learning Hall7:30-9:00PM - Ph: 0425 223 304.TUES 12 TH MARCHHornsby and Districts Amateur RadioClub Inc informal meeting, Mt Colah CommunityCentre, Pierre Close, 8:00pm. www.hadarc.org.auPennant Hills VIEW Club lunch at 11am atPennant Hills Golf Club. Guest speaker, authoressAnn Henderson. Bookings: Jacqui 9481 9124.Women’s Interfaith Sharing Hornsbyis a group of local women who want to exploreour different faiths while respecting each other’sspiritual paths. 7:15pm, Hornsby Library. EnqAmelia 0414998349 or interfaithwish@gmail.comWED 13 TH MARCHThe Bush Telegraph Deadline for editioncoming out Thurs 21st MarchWednesday Lunch Club, home style 2course hot meal – 11:30 at Berowra CommunityHealth Centre, 123 Berowra Waters Rd. CallSandra or Marie on 9456 3344.Berowra Senior Citizens Club 9am–12Berowra Community Centre, Gully Rd, Berowra inthe Balcony Room. Enq Alan Foody 9457 0627.Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre‘Unveiled’. March 13–24 10–5pm. 0404 094 322.THURS 14 TH MARCHThe Bush Telegraph WeeklyOUT TODAY!Berowra Toastmasters Club 7:15 for 7:30pmBerowra Community Centre. Ray 9456 3828.Know Your Bible women’s Bible study.10.30am at St Marks Berowra. Connie 9456 1536.Berowra Garden Club Berowra CommunityHealth Centre in the rear building 123 BerowraWaters Road at 7.30pm. Guest speaker AnthonyGrassi, topic Frangipanis. Pam 9456 2070.Suicide Prevention Workshop, 6.30-9.30pm.Mosman Seniors Centre, Mosman Square, SpitJunction. Lifeline workshop for those with noprior knowledge of suicide prevention. Cost $20.admin@lifelineh2h.com or phone 9498 8805.BEROWRA RSL CLUBHappy Hour!!Now Wednesdays 4.30pm,Fridays 5.30pm andSundays 4pmFame Trivia with Bob everyTuesday Night 7.30pmFree live entertainment everyFriday Night15th March The 3 P’s featuringPresent this voucher for:FRI/SAT RAFFLES - BUY $10 OFTICKETS & GET $10 FREE TICKETSBEROWRARSL CLUB LIMITED- Ph: 9456 1844VALID FRIDAY & SATURDAY MEAT/SEAFOOD RAFFLES.NOT VALID IN CONJUCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.VALID UNTIL 30-Apr-2013.(PROMOTION CODE - BT170113)6The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013
BUSH TELE LETTERSDear BT,I would like to thank Ray Hadley at 2GBand to commend him on his communitymental health. Ray and Chris Smith haveI ring Chris Smith on the open-line at 2GBto discuss many matters which happen inour community.Sean & Kerrie McArdle, Berowra HtsDear BT,I wish to publically convey my thanks tothe doctors, nurses and all levels of staffat Hornsby-Kuring-gai Hospital.Recently I needed major surgery and hadto spend 7 days in hospital.I was so impressed with the quality ofcare and the friendliness of the staff.At all times I received attentive andprofessional care.Hornsby Kuring-gai Hospital provided mewith world class service and support.David Gillan, Mt. Kuring-gaiDear BT,It appears people have different attitudesto nature strips. These are actually ownedby council but generally maintained by theoccupants of the premises they adjoin.Most people in my neighbourhood takecare of their nature strips, sometimesincluding gutters which get clogged withleaves and bark. (When the councilsweeper hasn’t been around.)It concerns me that some nature strips areleft unkempt and weeds are left to seed.Some seeds end up in storm water (whichdrains to Berowra Creek as the stencilson the gutters inform us) and germinatein our bushland which is bad for ourenvironment. At the same time there aregenerous people who go out of their wayto help those who are physically unable tocare for their nature strip.It is great that most people have a senseof pride in caring for our wonderfulbushland suburbs.Paula Geraghty, Mount ColahDear BT,Land in Berowra Hts is currently beingcleared so that 2 x two storey buildingscan be erected. This will affect 10 homesand due to State Legislation, no Councilapproval is required which means thatthese 10 home owners have no say inthis development.We had a meeting with Council on 23rdFebruary at the block and were told thereis nothing they can do. We contacted aTown Planner who advised that our onlycourse of action would be to take this tocourt which would cost about $50,000and we had little chance of winning.We have no problem with single storeydwellings on this property; everyone hasa right to build on their land, but not toinform the neighbours of their plans dueto State Legislation is a sorry state ofaffairs. This will adversely affect the valueof our homes, sunlight and privacy due todouble storey buildings.Come on Matt Kean MP, have a look atthis State Legislation before Berowrabecomes a concrete jungle.Berowra concerned residentCLUB NEWSOn the 16th February we ran thefor many years.This was a fantastic success forthe club with many kids from allover the shire attending. Thankyou to all the volunteers who putin countless hours not just on thenight but the weeks leading up tothe event.Blue Light Disco will be held onthe 25 th May.Boxing is thriving at the club withlots of young pugilists coming andjoining the club. We are pleased tosee one of the original sports thatthe club provides doing so well.Senior Futsal starts in Marchif you would like to enter a teamplease contact the club for moredetails.Call 94772310 or emailhornsby@pcycnsw.org.au toDementia Carers’Support GroupIf you care for someone withmemory loss or an elderly personand need support or informationjoin us and hear our guest speakerMerideth Sindel, author of recentlypublished book “Caring forsomebody with Dementia”.Convener & Facilitator is RoslynCurran, Senior Social Worker,Rehab & Aged Care Services withHornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service.The Group meets 2.30pm Thursday14 March 2013 at BerowraCommunity Health Centre 123Berowra Waters Rd, Berowra Hts.Attendance is free and afternoon teais provide. RSVP: Marie 9456 3344.WANTED!Personal Carers andSupport Workersfor permanent part-time shiftsin Hornsby, Wahroonga, St Ivesand Killara.Must be able to provide in-homepersonal care and transport forspecial outings. Immediate start.Experience preferred but notessential. Full training provided.Must have own fully insured carand driver’s license.Please call Amanda Barryat Community ConnectionsAustralia on 1300 364 688to apply.CHINESE NEW YEARDragon Boating CompStory and photo by Peter DavisBuckets of pouring rain couldn’t dampen thespirits of the hearty Hawkesbury dragon boatersthat met at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour for thisyear’s celebratory regatta.Dragon Boat Clubs from across the state.Our country cousins took on the big city clubs insplashes of water and colour that have come totypify this spectacular regatta.Hawkesbury River Dragons HDR were presentresplendent in their orange, blue and whitesporting regalia.Some of the big city clubs such as Easts,Mavericks and Sloths could muster opens crewsof men that would readily push the AustralianWallaby pack across the ten metre line. Thephoto shows one of the smaller members of theSloth team David Hammond (in purple) muscling up to one of our big guns(in orange) Vic Gleeson. The race was a David and Goliath battle, thoughunlike the biblical tale the little guy (&girls) were defeated.As Grubber Jordisonevery race to nip at the heels of these monstrously bigger clubs.The all women’s crew are no longer underdogs and have cemented theirstanding as a force to be reckoned with by repeatedly reaching top 3by Paul and Katie Gardner and Pippi Eisner.race that the boat didn’t hit the wall even though (through their exertions)the paddlers always “hit the wall”.We are currently seeking ex-footballers, wrestlers, boxers, gymnasts andweight-lifters to help out in our boats “engine room” OR if you’d just like toexercise outside of a gym and on one of the world’s most beautiful rivers…Email: Hawkesbury.riverdragons@gmail.comThe Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 7 March 2013 7
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