6th September 2012 - The Bush Telegraph Weekly
6th September 2012 - The Bush Telegraph Weekly 6th September 2012 - The Bush Telegraph Weekly
8 BUSH TELE LETTERS Dear BT, Andrew Tuft (TBTW23/8) asks if the long queue along Berowra Waters Road is normal. I can travel to Gordon on a Sunday in the time it takes me to travel from the Cross Roads in Berowra Heights to the Pacific Highway in the morning. Sports carnivals at the oval on The Gully Road create a nightmare for drivers trying to exit Berowra, so what will it be like when we have to evacuate in times of catastrophe, such as a major bush fire? The time it would take for all vehicles to exit Berowra could leave many of us vulnerable. The suburb has been allowed to get too big. During the bushfire emergencies in Berowra since I came to live here 40 years ago, on two of these occasions I have witnessed long periods of zero water pressure, presumably when the tankers have been drawing water from the reservoir, leaving no water for our hoses to put out spot fires. However, our water reservoir in Berowra Waters Road has not been increased in size in that time. In the coming elections we need representatives who will stand up for our safety and preservation. We need councillors who will put our safety first. Lorraine Samuel, received online Dear BT, With the elections just days away & local newspapers offering free space to candidates to list their credentials, many prospective candidates could not be bothered to inform us of their policies and agenda. What’s the bet that some of these candidates are working the system by ‘donating’ their votes to a candidate? Why should we vote for a candidate that we know nothing about? J. Lambeth, Mt Colah Dear BT, I am writing to complain about the intrusion into my family life, by one of the candidates on Tuesday 29 August 2012, who seemingly was able to by-pass the “do not call register” and tout, unsolicited, for my vote on my phone. I and many others to whom I have spoken resented this intrusion, as we do not need to be told who to vote for. Also, I am concerned as to who pays for this type of politicking - I hope it is solely the candidate and not the residents and ratepayers of Hornsby. In fact the result of this intrusion will be that I will not vote for you and I will encourage everyone else who has been a victim of this nonsense to NOT vote for you either. Name withheld, Mt Kuring-gai Dear BT, The carefully researched letter from Dr M Reed (TBTW 9/8/2012) is a wake-up message to all voters who remain horrified at the loss of the CWA building and the part of the public park it occupied. I’ve yet to hear from anyone who believes it had anything to do with neglecting the Hornsby Pool until long after it became dangerous, or delaying building a new pool. Now we learn it was just the start of worse to come. It is so easy to assume that every election candidate asking for your vote is motivated by concern for the best interests of all voters and their families, especially if you believe the advertisements left in your letter-box without asking if anything in them is true. Would you vote for a total stranger with a familiar name? Do you like the way the council has used the money you were obliged to pay, if you invested your savings in a home unit? There were very good reasons for section 94 before it was changed. Do you agree that the councillors you voted for should now sell the open space you paid for? You can see for yourself where some of your money went: Look at the park it paid for at the NE corner of Burdett Street and Salisbury Road. Does it look as if your council has cared for it with the money you provided? Then take another look at the rest of the Dr M Reed letter. Before you cast your vote on 8 th September, you still have time to pause and ask yourself a few questions about everyone who is standing for re-election as a member of the council which has made decisions for you in the past four years. Did you, for example, vote for a candidate who promised you four years ago, that the Berowra Pool would be built by now? Or that your council would honour its duty to respect the long-held tradition to keep Hornsby Park and the CWA building safe? Are you able to ask your candidate a few questions, face-to-face? You vote doesn’t end with your first choice. Any preference you mark can become your vote. After the 8 th September, (YES, next week!) it will be too late to start asking questions! Gordon E Limburg, Mount Kuring-gai Dear BT, Hornsby Council has spent nearly $2 million in upgrades to parks, playgrounds, ovals and reserves during this financial year. One third of this amount was spent on an upgrade for 1 oval alone, at rural Galston. It’s time for change. Dianne Mills, received online Dear BT, Spring-time is Red Cross Wills for Life time and Red Cross is conducting Community Wills Events. Red Cross and local solicitors have teamed up to help people prepare or update simple Wills in dozens of local halls and community centres. We are also giving everyone the opportunity to make or update their Will through the Internet. To find out more about Wills for Life phone 1800 649 685 or email bequests@redcross.org.au For detailed information on Wills Days in your area you can also go online to redcross.org.au/howwecan-help.aspx Ian Williamson, National Bequest Manager, Australian Red Cross Dear BT, Just when you thought the level of public discourse in Australia could not get any lower, suddenly we have our very own local version of the kind of vitriol and misinformation that has so characterised the Federal Opposition over the past two years. I refer to a local government election pamphlet given to me last Saturday in relation to “Steve Russell and the Liberal Team” which alleges, among other things, under the heading ‘Cutting Council Waste’, that Labor Councillors wasted your rates on $26.1 million The Blackwattle Ball 7pm Saturday 15th September 2012 Featuring Viktoria Bolonina - The Voice Mike Dalton - Channel 9 Ben Bennett - The Voice Jeremy Yong & Jagger - Australia’s Got Talent Tickets $75 includes 3 course meal & Drinks for the Hornsby Quarry which Council’s own valuer valued at $2.3 million and $6.3 million for an equestrian centre used by less than 500 residents. Firstly, Hornsby Council was forced into the acquisition of the former CSR owned quarry by a Court decision, NOT by any vote of its councillors. The court decision imposed a valuation determined by the NSW Valuer General at the time and the eventual liability of the Council (and the Shire generally) to pay this amount arose out of contractual obligations entered into decades ago. Secondly, there has only been one (1) Labor Councillor, Bruce Mills, on Hornsby Council for this last term (2008 to the present) who has been both steadfast and vociferous in his opposition to the Galston equestrian centre as were his Labor predecessors on the Council from 2004 to 2008, Councillors Janelle McIntosh, Mark Lyons and the late Jan Dekker. This is a matter of public record and has also been well reported by local media in recent years. Justin Holmwood, Asquith All monies raised on the night will go towards the Studio ARTES Northside Inc and The Salvation Army Homeless Programs in the Hornsby Shire and Hornsby Hospital. A project of the Rotary Club of Waitara www.waitararotary.org book online www.hornsbyrsl.com.au or phone: 9477 7777 from 15th of July 2011 The Blackwattle Ball advert is proudly sponsored by The Bush Tele Weekly The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 6 September 2012
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special<br />
buys <br />
on sale<br />
$ 99 26 2pk<br />
BASICS<br />
$ 99 5 2pk<br />
$ 3 99<br />
500g<br />
Veal Mince 500g<br />
$7.98 per kg<br />
$ 9 99<br />
per kg<br />
smarter<br />
shopping<br />
Bath Sheet 2pk<br />
Men’s<br />
Singlet 2pk<br />
$ 1 ea<br />
Antibacterial<br />
Hand Wash 250ml<br />
40c per 100ml<br />
garnish not included ded<br />
$ 249<br />
3YEAR<br />
IN HOME<br />
WARRANTY<br />
9.7" Android oid id Tablet<br />
SEE bauhn.com.au<br />
FOR OR MO MORE DETA DETAILS TA TAILS LS<br />
MADE IN GERMANY<br />
$ 99 99<br />
6.5kg Top Load<br />
Washing Machine Rotary Clothesline<br />
��� ��� specials on sale 05 sep to 11 sep<br />
Marinated Beef Ribs per kg<br />
$9.99 per kg<br />
special<br />
wed 05 sep sat 08 sep<br />
TOWEL WEIGHT: 600GSM<br />
garnish not included<br />
buys <br />
on sale<br />
$ 349<br />
99 c<br />
250g<br />
Strawberries 250g<br />
$3.96 per kg<br />
$ 3 99<br />
Blueberries 125g<br />
$31.92 per kg<br />
SEE aldi.com.au<br />
FOR MO MORE DETAILS DETA TAI<br />
for more visit aldi.com.au<br />
OPENING HOURS: See your local store or www.aldi.com.au for details. Meat and produce prices valid from 05/09/12 – 11/09/12 in our NSW stores. Produce prices are not available in Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino, Coffs Harbour, Grafton,<br />
Lismore, Tweed Heads, Albury and Lavington stores. Some items are sold in pre-packed sizes. While stocks last – please note stocks are limited and will vary between stores. Despite our careful planning, we apologise if selected items<br />
may sell out on the first day due to unexpected high demand. In the event of unexpected high demand, ALDI Stores reserves the right to limit purchases to reasonable quantities. ALM4219_W36_C<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>Telegraph</strong> <strong>Weekly</strong> – Thursday 6 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2012</strong> 9<br />
125g<br />
<strong>The</strong> more<br />
stars the more<br />
energy efficient<br />
ENERGY<br />
RATING<br />
A joint government and industry program<br />
Stirling 6.5kg Top Load Washing Machine Model XQB65-570<br />
Load capacity 6.5 kg<br />
Energy consumption<br />
586<br />
kWh per year<br />
Water Saving, Remaining Default<br />
(Water Level: Extra High, Water Temp: Warm)<br />
When tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.2.<br />
Actual energy use and running costs will depend on how you use the appliance.<br />
For more information, refer to<br />
www.energyrating.gov.au<br />
<strong>The</strong> more<br />
stars the more<br />
water efficient<br />
WATER<br />
RATING<br />
A joint government and industry program<br />
Stirling 6.5kg Top Load Washing Machine Model XQB65-570<br />
Load capacity 6.5 kg<br />
Water Consumption<br />
90<br />
Litres per wash<br />
Water Saving, Remaining Default<br />
(Water Level: Extra High, Water Temp: Warm)<br />
when tested in accordance with standard AS/NZS 6400<br />
For more information and to compare<br />
appliances refer to:<br />
www.waterrating.gov.au<br />
high in<br />
Fibre<br />
helping<br />
Aussie ussie e faaaaaaaaaaamili families fam ie<br />
Even More<br />
see online for further details<br />
source of<br />
Folate<br />
good source<br />
of Vitamin C<br />
3<br />
YEAR<br />
WARRANTY<br />
$ 1 99<br />
750g<br />
Zucchini 750g<br />
$2.65 per kg<br />
$ 3 99<br />
1kg<br />
Tomatoes 1kg<br />
$3.99 per kg
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