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Bill Foster OAM Continued from page 3 Rod had earlier that week on Monday 23 July attended a memorial service for Major Neil Maitland (Rtd) late of Galston, who had passed away the previous week age 62 years. Neil’s service was conducted by his father, Major General Gordon L Maitland AO OB RFD ED, of North Turramurra. Bill’s parents John ‘Jack’ Foster and Daisy (nee Clarke) lived at Berowra. Bill was born at Hurstville on 5 March 1917 and attended Berowra School, now the Berowra District Hall opposite St Mark’s Church (cnr Berowra Waters and Crowley Rds). Bill had two younger brothers Joe and Ernie (both now deceased). After leaving school Bill went to work for a boat builder at Palm Beach. When after 3 weeks of not being paid, Bill asked for his money and the reply was - “You should be paying me for what I am teaching you.” Bill walked out, never to return. Bill then applied to be a refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship and was one of four chosen from 1,200 applicants. When his Dad died Bill helped his Mum run the Foster’s family General Store on the Pacific Hwy at Berowra. It was also a Post Office, a petrol station and handled produce from the railway siding. Bill had first met his wife-to-be Elaine Davis on Berowra station when her family arrived from the Central Coast to live in Berowra. They were married on 14 March 1942 and spent their honeymoon at Manly. They built their family home in Goodwyn Rd Berowra and had 3 children Stephen, Gregory, and Merran. After his WW2 Naval service Bill worked as a storeman for the NSW Railways involving imports and exports and rolling stock, retiring in 1982. In late 1990 Bill was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was not expected home for Christmas. The ‘old sea dog’ however overcame the odds and lived for another 22 years to the ripe old age of 95. In September 2011, Bill & Elaine moved to Mark Donaldson VC House at the RSL Rowland Village in Galston. Bill and Elaine were parishioners of St Mark’s Anglican Church and icons of the Berowra community. Besides his RSL commitments Bill was a life member of the Berowra Cricket Club, a Justice of the Peace life member, a St John Ambulance member, a founding member of the Berowra Bendigo Bank (see photo, top right), and a member of M.U.I.O.O.F (Manchester Unity Independant Order of Oddfellows) where members contributed for common benefits of health and welfare. 4 Berowra PC Services Giving You An Extra Hand What’s Wrong With My PC? I Think I Have A Virus! I Need A Website! 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Many members of the Berowra Cricket Club also attended including former President Nathan Tilbury, and life members Les Wicks and Bill Gainsford. “Bill Foster, like Harry Fox, were our community leaders,” said Bill Gainsford who with wife Robyne had travelled from Nelson Bay. Many community identities were there including our State MP for f Hornsby H b Matt M Kean, K and d Don D Wall W ll President Asquith Men’s Bowling Club. “Bill is my second cousin,” said Don of Mt Colah (ex Asquith). “My mother Eileen Foster Wall was the daughter of Ada Foster (Mrs Richards) the sister of Bill’s father John ‘Jack’ Foster.” “I lost my Dad when I was 19 and Bill became my Dad. He was one you could always rely on. He was an all-round good bloke,” said Jeannette Foster (nee Dore), wife of Bill’s son Stephen, in her eulogy. Bill’s granddaughter Kelly Foster read ‘When I am Gone’ and grandson Kyle read ‘We are our Father’s Garden’. Both spoke of their grandfather’s love and encouragement, always willing to listen and help in any way. “He was a great listener and tolerant, a handyman, gave good advice, was patient and willing to help out,” added Bill’s adult children Stephen (from Mayers Flat), Gregory (Jindabyne), and Merran Husband (Berowra Hts). The funeral director service was Albert & Myer of Thornleigh led by Rebecca Williams and accompanied by her associates: Jonathan Bennett, Greg Flemming and Luigi Russo. The organist for the service was Margaret Clarke of Berowra. Bill is survived by his wife Elaine, 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Elaine and family thank you all for your friendship over the years, your kind words, prayers and support. When the ‘Last Post’ was played at Bill’s funeral service, the whole gathering, without being asked, rose from their seats and stood in memory of our Bill and the service he gave to our country and community. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very near. The Bushland Shire Festival Sunday 16 September, 10am to 4pm Fagan Park, Arcadia Road, Galston FREE ENTRY!! For further information visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/bsf or phone 9847 6667. Festival proudly sponsored by: The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 6 September 2012
FIVE EXTRA POLICE OFFICERS FOR KU-RING-GAI LAC, ANNOUNCED BY O’FARRELL North Shore police numbers have been boosted with an extra five officers allocated to the Ku-ring-gai Local Area Command according to Premier and Member for Ku-ring-gai Barry O’Farrell said. “I am delighted to have these new officers serving our community and I wish them well in their careers,” Mr O’Farrell said. He criticised the NSW Opposition for misleading police numbers, most recently by claiming they were down because of the formation of the new Police Transport Command and a dedicated Traffic and Highway Patrol Command. “The officers in the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Transport Command are now under the leadership of dedicated commands as opposed to the Local Area Commands,” Mr O’Farrell said. “They haven’t vanished in a puff of smoke, as the Opposition would have Bush Telegraph Weekly readers believe. Both the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Transport Command will continue to support Local Area Commands but the new structure will enhance the capabilities of the Police Force. The Transport Command is currently staffed by more than 300 officers from local commuter crime units, with the command actively increasing its numbers until it reaches 610 officers by December 2014. The 2012-13 state Budget includes $178m in recurrent funding over the next four years to bring the NSW Police Force to a record strength of 16,356 officers by June 2014. “We have record police numbers in our State and it’s disappointing the Opposition tried to mislead Bush Telegraph readers by claiming numbers are down – nothing is further from the truth,” said Mr O’Farrell. SPRING SPECIAL SPRAYTANS Full Body BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! $35 1/2 Body $15 Full Body BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! $35 1/2 Body $15 Rainbow on the River … and other Dangar Tales Local author Ann Howard has restored and lived in The Pavilion on Dangar Island for 38 years. An established author, her two new books are Rainbow on the River and Derrymacash to Dangar. Rainbow on the River sheds light on previously unknown history of Dangar Island with many marvellous river tales. The second book Derrymacash to Dangar is Eileen McConville’s account of her father fleeing the Black and Tans* and ending up on Dangar Island in the 1950s. Eileen, his daughter and one of twins, describes being a bit of a rascal (aged eight) on the Island and disobeying a strict Scottish mother. Both books are lavishly illustrated with original photographs. Copies can be obtained from annhoward@ozemail.com.au $25.00 and $10.00. WIN A COPY OF ANN HOWARD’S LATEST BOOKS! Simply answer the question: What is the remaining part of Dangar’s homestead called? Send your answer to annhoward@ozemail.com.au * The Black and Tans (Irish: Dúchrónaigh) were one of two ad hoc paramilitary units employed by the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) as Temporary Constables from 1920 to 1921 to suppress revolution in Ireland, the other body being the Auxiliaries. www.slmhairbeauty.com.au Georgie Effenberg Principal / Licensee Laing + Simmons 0431 968 453 One of the reasons I work in the Real Estate industry is to help and guide clients make one of the biggest financial transactions they may ever make. My main aim is to make the process as streamlined as possible and achieve outstanding results. A note from Ashley McGrath 88A Berowra Waters Road, Berowra A potential Laing + Simmons customer once asked me if Georgie Effenberg’s energy level would wane after I signed her up to sell my house. I laughed at the thought and told them that wasn’t humanly possible. Georgie worked tirelessly in selling my house, be it in providing outstanding advice on preparing the property for sale, drumming up business, or following up with all potentials to ensure a fast sale at the best price. To be honest I sometimes wondered if she was selling her own home! Outstanding, professional and friendly service – working tirelessly for you. How could you ask for more? And as for waning energy level? I don’t think so. For an obligation free market appraisal please contact Georgie Effenberg on 0431 968 453 or georgie@lshornsby.com.au The Bush Telegraph Weekly – Thursday 6 September 2012 5
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