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My how things can change so rapidly. Wasn’t last Saturday an absolute cracker in Orange, and only a week after we experienced snow falling. Amazing! I happened across a family from Sydney heading into Cook Park last Saturday lunchtime and had a chance to play the local ambassador. They had been to Orange before, but the weather wasn’t like this! They were a lovely family, and I was able to welcome them to Orange, exchange courtesies and then steer them towards the new swing area and duck pond. Of course, half the world had the same idea, Cook Park was full of people taking in the beautiful weather and I couldn’t help wonder how many other people may have been here just to get out of Sydney like this family.

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— MELISE COLEMAN —

Maria Shaw and the ‘ Breaking the Silence’ committee members are encouraging the Orange community to engage in their upcoming live streamed online concert, as it promotes awareness surrounding mental health.

artnering with the Orange Regional Conservatorium, Dudley Private Hospital and the Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health, the concert aims to smash the stigma around talking about mental health and encouraging those suffering to seek help early.

“If the stigma is taken away, those suffering have got the potential of talking and opening up to multiple people about it. The aim is for them to know, ‘You are not alone, other people experience mental health issues as well, you’re not on an island by yourself, you’re in a supportive community.’”

After a well- loved member of the Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) passed away, Maria Shaw took it upon herself to ‘continue the conversation’ with her ORC family. “It greatly affected the ORC community, and it felt like that was where the conversation was going to end,” said Maria. “After seeing the effects on the staff members, I felt like that should change, if we had more ongoing conversations, about depression or mental health, that it might just change and/or help someone.”

“I think also too, with the live streamed event, there’s something nice about it being accessible from wherever you are in the community, you can watch it with who you like.

So was born, Breaking the Silence Orange. The event will be the first of its kind and will take place on World Mental Health Day which is October 10 this year and is set to become an annual event. “The theme for this year’s concert is ‘Uplifting’,” said Maria. “We felt like it was most appropriate because we all need that boost right now. We had also planned a more extensive program, but because of COVID everything has changed a little. We’ve been so fortunate as we have been funded by Dudley Hospital, they are covering the costs of the musicians and live streaming and the ORC has donated us the space to use.” You can expect to hear from talented local musicians, including Ricky Ah See as he plays the Didgeridoo, the musicians will then speak about their pieces, and they may share their personal experiences. "We will also have Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health Coordinator; Dianne Gill, give an address and more or less MC the event. They are a great organisation which are able to direct people to various different services.” “It was really important for us to have local musicians playing because this is all about connecting with community.” Maria continued, “Art can be confrontational, and music can be confrontational, but it also can be a way of connecting that’s not as aggressive. I guess that’s why I see it as a conversation starter, it’s certainly not the end of the conversation but it’s a chance for you to say, 'it’s okay to be feeling these things,' using something like music really breaks the ice. “It’s also about, being able to talk to your friends and say, ‘I’ve noticed a difference in you, are you okay? have you thought about getting help?’ It’s got to be about how you support them and what’s next in getting help. I, myself have suffered through mental health issues. My husband greatly encouraged me to get help, and I don’t think that, without that push, I would’ve. For a long time, I felt like I was on my own with it.

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“Getting help wasn’t easy but I have begun to learn the skills to help and life has been a lot better since I got help. So, I want to raise awareness and inform others about what options are out there and to encourage them to seek that help.

“We encourage organisations to jump on board and potentially show it at aged care facilities. Just making sure we are including all of the community. “My husband has been organising the musicians so that’s been great, he just loves to perform and he said musicians have been itching to perform during COVID, it’s nice to be able to give them the opportunity to do what makes them happy.” The event will be an hour-long live stream from 6:30pm on Saturday 10th on the Breaking the Silence Orange Facebook page. If you do miss out on the live version the video will be available at a later date on the Conservatorium page.

...I think also too, with the live streamed event, there’s something nice about it being accessible from wherever you are in the community... In the meantime the BTSO committee encourage you to follow along with their Facebook page as they have weekly updates and are dedicated to debunking mental health myths! “In the lead-up to this concert, we will be posing a new question relating music to mental health and 2020’s concert theme, we will share conversations on listening to music to hype you up, energize you, pull you out of sadness and loneliness and inspire you to take that next step.” The team will also host a walk-through Dudley Hospital looking at what services they provide. Maria added, “I think some people have the media perception of what mental health units look like, and it’s not the old archaic 50’s scary look, it’s important to know the truth regarding the facilities and what they can do to help.” “Seeing it all come together is great, its nerve wracking because I always feel like I’m forgetting something,” laughed Maria. “But we’ve had a really good support team and it really shows how a sense of community is so important. That feeling that people have your back and support you is such a great feeling.”

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HOW NEWSPAPERS HAVE CHANGED…. Last Saturday the Central Western and indeed on any business wanting Daily put out a celebratory issue to to succeed or even survive. If you don’t acknowledge 75 years in Orange. get the basics right, failure can often be I’ll let locals do what they will with a case of not if, but when. that, I certainly don’t want to spoil any celebrations or memories people have associated with the paper, but it certainly is worth reflecting on the changes that have occurred in newspapers like the CWD over the years. I think it’s fair to say that even with the amazing improvements in technology, newspapers like the CWD are not a shadow of their former self, nor do they command the respect or loyalty they once did, you only have to look at the size of newspapers today and the number of copies they sell to see how far down they have gone. It wasn’t that long ago that the CWD would produce issues that were two, three, four, even five times bigger than they do today and they would sell three or four times as many copies each day. That’s a staggering variation! So why is that?

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In marketing, which is more than just advertising, there’s an underlying concept that says, “Determining what your customers want or need and being able to deliver it to or above their expectations while making a profit.” I’ll let you think about that and how it fits with business generally, including newspapers, but here’s why I think it’s so true. Unlike most newspapers and publications across the nation and probably across the world, and right throughout the period when most saw huge drops in size and readership, Orange City Life has consistently produced big issues week after week for 13 years, and basically the same number are being picked up by readers each week. There has however, been a small drop in both areas because of the Covid-19 pandemic impact of people’s movements, which is very understandable. The point I’m making is that despite what’s happening all around us, we appear to be as strong and popular as ever and even our advertising is holding up. Keep in mind, we don’t ask people to pay to read our publications so the advertising dollar is even more crucial to us that say the CWD that probably picks up around $20,000 a week from selling their newspapers.

Anyone following the demise of newspapers and the media generally will probably be aware of the myriad of ideas and notions that have been put up as reasons, most involving social media somewhere. I don’t totally buy that, and especially in regional areas like Orange. Sure, social media has had a huge impact, but I think there is more to it and if publishers, particularly the big guys, had different motives, the story for newspapers like the CWD would be You can see where I’m going with this vastly different today. can’t you? Orange City Life sets out My area of expertise and interest is to give our readers what they want or all tied up with marketing, I’ve been need, we try to meet or exceed their humorously described as an advertising expectations and still make a profit. fruitcake by people who know and We’ve been doing this for 13 years and love me. I just love helping people nothing in the foreseeable future will understand advertising techniques change that. better and yes, I do get my jollies from Maybe there’s a lesson in this for those helping businesspeople generally. newspapers that can’t seem to get out

It’s my experience in this area that of the downward spiral they’ve been in influences my views on newspapers for years, and still are.

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BEYOND THE KERB: WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR WASTE? — JONATHAN ROE —

For most households, thoughts of rubbish end when we wheel our bins out to the kerb on bin day, but what happens after that? To find out, Orange City Life joined last week’s tour of the Ophir Road and Euchareena Road Resource Recovery Centres, which were conducted by EnviroCom Australia.

RECYCLABLES While the recyclables journey is an interesting one, for Orange it largely takes place outside the region and outside scope of the local tour. Recyclables are collected from the kerbside in our yellow lidded bins as well as being dropped off in the marked bays at the Ophir Road Recovery Centre (which can be done anytime for free in case you weren’t aware). Twice daily, recyclables are trucked off to a Materials Recovery Facility in Smithfield where paper, cardboard and plastics are sorted and reclaimed for recycling. According to JR Richards & Sons — who manage the waste collection for Orange and over 20 other Councils — 75,000 tonnes of materials are recovered through their facilities each year! Scrap metal can also be dropped off at no cost at the recovery centre, where it is collected by Sims Metals. The Ophir Road Recovery Centre is also where residents can drop off problem wastes such as paints, oils, gas bottles, smoke detectors, e-waste and batteries. Again, there is no charge and these items are then transported to a facility in Sydney for further processing.

GENERAL WASTE At the Ophir Road Recovery Centre, the tour takes us past the Recycling Transfer Building to ‘the baler’. It is a unique feature of Orange’s waste management that general waste collected from the red-lidded bins and dropped off at the recovery centre is pressed into

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GREEN BIN! ...Make the most of your green bin! Getting food waste out of the red and into the green bins is priority here in Orange...

Orange’s composting plant is another unique feature of our waste management. In a large shed at the Euchareena Road Resource Recovery Centre, food scraps and garden waste put into the green-lid bins are converted into high-grade compost.

The composting takes place in four tunnels. Each is loaded with up to 250 tonnes of organic waste, then water and air controlled to begin the composting process. The piles can heat up to 75 degrees, which kills any pathogens, insects and weed seeds. After two weeks in the tunnels, the compost is moved and placed in windrows to further mature.

The journey starts back at Ophir Road, where the organic waste collected from the green bins is combined with grass clippings and tree prunings dropped off at the facility and then shredded before being transported to the composting plant.

Finally, the finished compost is screen to 16mm, removing any course material. The compost, which is actually a certified organic product, is then sold to farmers and local gardeners from the Ophir Road facility.

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Getting food waste out of the red and into the green bins is priority here in Orange, said EnviroCom environmental consultant and tour operator, Jo Smith. The controlled composting of organic waste means that pretty much any organic item can be placed in the green bins from garden waste to meat, bones, and soiled waste paper. “We are really focused on getting food into the green bin here in Orange,” said Jo. “We have this service available — most other places just have that garden waste in the green bin — but the fact that we can put food in there and we can find a better way to dispose of it and turn it into compost… we should really be utilizing that.” Keeping food out of the red bins not only extends the life of the landfill, but greatly improves the quality of the compost made and creates a product that is in high demand from local farmers. It also reduces methane emissions and the amount of leachate that is produced. “It extends the life of the landfill and produces compost that we use on local vineyards, farms and people can buy it for their gardens— it is a win-win! “I think we really need to be embracing it wholeheartedly.”

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— MELISE COLEMAN —

Central West Agri-Tech drone company, StevTech, recently visited Cumnock Public School as part of the STEM Industry School Partnership (SISP) Program – an initiative of the NSW Department of Education and supported by Regional Development Australia (RDA) Central West. Over the course of Term three, Year’s 5 and 6 students at Cumnock Public were learning about robotics, sensors and programming.

ast week, Principal of Cumnock Public School, Amanda Schulz welcomed Director of StevTech, Tristan Steventon as he gave a presentation to students regarding drones in the agriculture industry, and they are an example of how robotics can be applied in the workforce. StevTech was founded in 2016 by Tristan Steventon, formerly an Australian Army Officer of 20 years military service, who grew up on a farm near Parkes. During his time in the military Tristan worked with high tech drones and sensors and has gone on to

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utilise his knowledge and skills in robotics and STEM to help Australian farmers. “Visiting Cumnock Public School was a wonderful opportunity,” said Tristan. “I went to a small school, so it was great to see a vibrant country school like Cumnock Public investing time, effort and enthusiasm in the students’ learning.” “Our work at StevTech is about providing data to farmers and agronomists to assist them in their decision making and increase yields and decrease the cost of inputs. For example, we can use drones to scan a paddock for weeds and upload the data

...industry leaders have the capacity to help inspire our youth to think big and dream of the possibilities there are in STEM... as a GPS file. This allows the sprayer to only treat the parts of the paddock where the weeds have been identified, therefore saving on chemicals and making the process more efficient.” Mrs Schulz continued, “Many of our students come from farming backgrounds so Tristan’s presentation was something they could relate to and were really interested in. The children thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Tristan’s career journey from farming, to the Army and

“I think Tristan and other industry leaders have the capacity to help inspire our youth to think big and dream of the possibilities there are in STEM – one student already has their sights set on a future with StevTech!” The STEM Industry School Partnership (SISP) Program aims to engage local industries with local schools and deliver real-world STEM-related content directly into the classroom, making learning both relevant and engaging. Through this collaboration, SISP helps to inspire students to study STEM and grow student’s job readiness skills, while contributing to the overall competitiveness of regional NSW. Find out more on the program on the SISP website: https://sispprogram.schools. nsw.gov.au/

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Bloom

— JONATHAN ROE — It’s been a beautifully wet start to spring, the La Nina is officially here, and the drought of the past few years is (hopefully) behind us.

“Cook Park is one of the highlights for visitors who come to Orange to see our beautiful trees and local gardens,” said Cr Kidd.

Drive around the city streets and you’ll see some amazing spring floral displays as eager gardeners make the most of the favourable conditions.

“It’s a classic Victorian tradition design and the sheer age of the trees really is the icing on the cake. That’s why it’s worth having a team of staff who carefully plan what’s happening there and deliver fantastic displays.”

For our city’s parks and gardens, the drought has also taken a toll, but with the wet forecast and a little more certainty around water, expect to see them return to full bloom. “The team at Cook Park, like all of us, have been through a tough time during the drought,” said Orange Mayor Reg Kidd.

In a good year, garden staff plant over 3000 seedlings, twice a year in the existing annual beds. Plantings have been limited over the past year due to lack of water, and no new spring bulbs were planted this year, but already work has begun on increasing the floral displays for late spring and summer.

“Now that we’re beginning to have some flexibility with water, they’re looking forward to being able to give the park the attention it deserves.”

And not just at Cook Park. Council’s six-member Garden team look after over 60 garden areas around the city.

Cook Park is already a sight to behold, with newly planted flower beds adding brilliant colour in contrast with the lush, green lawns and towering trees.

With more water available, expect to see the replanting of annual beds at the Civic Centre gardens and in some roundabout gardens too.

The Fernery Built in 1938, the fernery has recently had a major renovation. The internal garden beds have been renovated and we will be replanting these now that water restrictions has eased. A new irrigation system has been put in place along with additional lighting and a security. The hanging Boston ferns and Maiden Hair ferns area currently sill in the heated nursery area, where they are placed each winter, but are due to be reinstalled as the weather warms. Flowering Cyclamen have been installed in one of the bays and other annual potted plants will be returned to the fernery the coming weeks. The structure contains the John Gale Memorial fountain, which dates back to the 1890s.

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Notice to Members of Orange Ex-Services’ Club Proposed Amalgamation Voting To Take Place Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of Orange Ex-Services’ Club Limited (ABN 35 001 027 710) will be held at the

Orange Ex-Services’ Club Wednesday 28th October 2020 Coral Sea Room 6:00pm

To consider and, if thought fit, pass the Ordinary Resolution approving in principle an amalgamation of Orange Ex-Services’ Club Limited and Orange City Bowling Club Limited. Subject to the members of Orange Ex-Services’ Club Limited passing the Ordinary Resolution, to consider and, if thought fit, pass the First Special Resolution to amend the Constitution of Orange Ex-Services’ Club Limited (with effect from Amalgamation Completion). For more information please contact Orange Ex-Services’ Club on (02) 6362 2666. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, registration to attend is required by: Friday, 23rd October, 2020, 5:00pm. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding and notice of General Meeting can be viewed on the Notice Board at 231-243 Anson Street Orange Country Club, Park Road, Orange Wentworth Golf Club, Ploughmans Lane, Orange and on the website at www.oesc.com.au

INFORMATION MEETING

Notice is hereby given that an Information Meeting of Orange Ex-Services’ Club Limited (ABN 35 001 027 710) (Club) will be held in the Coral Sea Room at the premises of the Club at 231-243 Anson Street, Orange New South Wales 2800 on

Wednesday 21st October 2020 at 6.00pm

The purpose of the meeting is to provide members of the Club with information regarding the proposed amalgamation of the Club and Orange City Bowling Club Limited. All members are encouraged to attend. No formal business will be transacted at the information meeting. This meeting is open to both members of the Orange Ex-Services’ Club and the Orange City Bowling Club. For more information please contact Orange Ex-Services’ Club on (02) 6362 2666. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, registration to attend is required by: Friday, 16th October, 2020, 5:00pm.

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HE RTS FOR ORANGE

If you love Orange, spend your money where your heart is with Bob Holland

News for Business owners:

News from local stores:

If what Hearts for Orange is offering local retailers over coming months isn’t as good as it gets, I don’t know what is!

A fabulous range of toys!

There’s extensive TV advertising, free advertising in OCLife and on the new Hearts for Orange website, incredible shopping promotions, other outstanding opportunities for free publicity and more…and the good news? Most of it is at no cost to business owners.

Here’s a quick rundown of what’s happening –

TOYWORLD is the place to go for toys for all ages! Popular big brands include Schleich, PLAYMOBIL, Brio and Sylvanian Families along with LEGO and the all-time favourite educational brand, Melissa & Doug. With Christmas stock now arriving, it’s a great time to organise Santa for this year. Afterpay, Zippay and Lay-bys available to help.

We have another extensive TV campaign running this month on the Prime TV Network. We have just launched our new Hearts for Orange website (www.heartsfororange.com.au) where we’ll be advertising End of Week specials for local retailers FREE. We’re offering free advertising along the lines of what you see on this page to local retailers. We’re staging a major shopping event over 2 days at the end of October (30 and 31). In the Big Orange Citywide Home Improvement Spectacular and we’re putting up a lucky shopper prize worth $2000 as part of it. Any home improvement type business can join in and there’s NO COST to participate. We’re running a Citywide Christmas in November Gift Card promotion throughout November and offering 5 x $1000 Gift cards as prizes. We’re also running another fun promotion throughout the Orange CBD called Find the Money Hearts and there’s also a $1000 gift card to win in this as well. We’re doing a HELL OF A LOT to get the information out to retailers, but to be sure you don’t miss out, it is really a case of retailers contacting Hearts for Orange to get the details about the various opportunities or activities. To do that contact the Executive Officer Amanda Spalding 0479 179 779 or amanda@heartsfororange.com.au

News for shoppers: To get ready to take advantage of the various opportunities, competitions etc. that Hearts for Orange will be running, first thing to do is “like us” on Facebook. Next thing is to familiarise yourself with our website www. heartsfororange.com.au so you can check out the End of week specials that will soon appear there.

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Amber’s Reno Sale Amber Tiles Orange is where the staff are friendly and able to assist you with your renovation needs. They stock a wide range of tiles, pavers, stone, retaining walls and cladding. As well as this we are able to provide bathroomware including the kitchen sink!!! Say Hello to Christmas with a Little Reno sale starts on Monday 12th October with great savings of up to 30% on selected indoor tiles and up to 20% on selected outdoor, which includes natural stone and concrete pavers and stone cladding.

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY – 20% 0ff Sale Margaret & Phillip Schwebel are happy and proud to announce they will be celebrating the 20 year anniversary of their book shop Collins Booksellers Orange on Friday 23 October. They opened just after the Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000 and the shop continues to grow thanks to the wonderful support of the local community. A huge thanks to our dedicated and friendly staff for their help. Collins have had dozens of author events – lunch with Kylie Kwong, dinner with Matthew Evans, etc. Local authors are a special treat – Freya Blackwood, Kelly Rimmer, Sophie Hansen, Kim Kelly, Drew Bale, and many others. They have partnered many times with Orange City Library – big thanks to Jasmine, Jan & staff. Also with Orange Regional Museum, Rotary Clubs, etc. they have taken children’s authors to many of the local schools – sometimes with hundreds of kids in the audience. Then there are school Book Fairs, Orange Readers & Writers Festival, Mudgee Readers Festival. On Friday, 23 October to celebrate Collins will have lots of giveaways and for one day only 20% OFF STOREWIDE. A special treat and thank you for all their wonderful customers.

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FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERS $9.8 MILLION FOR DIXONS LONG POINT CROSSING A further funding injection of $9.8 million for the planned Dixons Long Point Crossing over the Macquarie River has been included in the Australian Government’s 2020 Budget, in recognition of the strategic importance of developing the key transport artery. This is exciting announcement takes Australian Government funding for the project to $29.8 million. The upgraded crossing will deliver a wide range of benefits to the Calare electorate and New South Wales by creating a crucial new link between the Mudgee and the Cabonne/Orange areas and also the Hunter and Central West regions and beyond. This project was recognised as being one of strategic importance. It has far reaching implications in terms of tourism, jobs and economic productivity. After the economic impact of COVID-19, this capital injection in our local economy could not have come at a better time. In terms of the visitor economy, the new crossing will create a unique regional tourist trail that can be started

or finished in Lithgow, Bathurst, Mudgee, Wellington, Orange or Cabonne. The whole Central West region will benefit. For more than 160 years, the people of Central Western New South Wales have been seeking a crossing over the Macquarie River at Dixons Long Point. It’s been the Holy Grail of unfinished road projects and it’s time has come. The critical investment by the Australian Government not only ensures jobs and an economic uplift for local businesses, it also means safer roads and more efficient travel times. There’s been a significant amount of work carried out on the project to date, to the point where we’re just about to launch the design options for public consultation. The design and report work has been very comprehensive and I think people are going to like what they see. The project work is being commissioned by Mid Western Regional Council in partnership with Cabonne Shire Council and administration through RMS.

FEDERAL BUDGET SNAPSHOT $250 million Regional Tourism Recovery Package

$1.5 billion for Modern Manufacturing Strategy Part of our JobMaker Plan, the MMS will make Aussie manufacturers more resilient, competitive and better equipped to compete globally. The centrepiece of the Strategy is the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI), which will see the Government strategically invest in projects that help manufacturers to scale up and create jobs. The MMI will support projects within six National Manufacturing Priorities: Resources technology and critical minerals processing; food and beverage; medical products; recycling and clean energy; defence; and space.

$200 million will be spent on projects to boost local infrastructure in regional communities, $100 million of which will be dedicated to tourism-related infrastructure. The package also includes a $50 million Regional Tourism Recovery initiative to assist businesses in regions heavily reliant on international tourism, and help them to adapt their offerings, experiences and marketing to appeal to domestic visitors.

Keep an eye out for next week’s Orange City Life for my in-depth look at what the Fede ral Budget means for Orange an d for you!

Andrew at Dixons Long Point Crossing with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack in June 2019

$50 million extension of Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate scheme More Central West farmers will have access to more practical support to help manage the drought with the Australian Government committing another $50 million for the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme. Many local farmers asked me to go into bat for them on this, that’s what I’ve done and the Federal Government has delivered. I am now calling on the State Government to do its part to match this Federal funding and waive any administration fees on the program. The rebates cover up to 25 per cent of eligible infrastructure costs, capped at $25,000.

SMART FARM GRANTS CLOSING SOON! FIRE TRAIL MADNESS Time is running out for innovative, local farmers to apply for funding from Round 4 of the Australian Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program. Grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 are available to organisations and individuals to support projects that promote and deliver the sustainable management of eligible natural resources through the adoption of best practice sustainable agriculture. The grants are available for individuals and organisations across a wide range of food, fibre and forestry businesses to improve natural resource management to the benefit of the landscape, community and economy. Applications are open and close 11pm AEDT on 9 October 2020. For more information and to apply, head to https://www.communitygrants.gov.au/grants.

During the summer bushfire emergency a lot of time and effort went in to putting in firebreaks and containment lines that ultimately helped save a number of communities in our region such as Capertee and the Capertee Valley. Our local firies, who worked so hard to defend life and property, would like to see these lines and breaks maintained so they are there when we need them for the next big blaze. Unfortunately the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service is pushing them all back in. I shake my head in disbelief. I also believe our parks should be opened up to be used, enjoyed and appreciated, and not padlocked away as is increasingly occurring in our area. They are community assets yet the public is literally being shut out of them. I pointed out in my submission to the Bushfire Royal Commission, if we want state agencies like NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to do more hazard reduction (which we do) they need the necessary resourcing.

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Sculptures in the Garden — MELISE COLEMAN —

Imagine a beautiful old homestead set out in a rural area with captivating gardens and dotted in and around the garden and under the porch of the house, are over 250 sculptures of all shapes and sizes.

This was the picture local Artists, Carl and Eden Plaisted painted, as the duo are set return to the Sculptures in the Garden Exhibition in Mudgee this weekend. With them, they will bring their latest workthe incredible ‘Flux.’ Sculptures in the Garden is regional

Australia’s most renowned and one of the largest sculpture exhibitions, this year it also celebrates its 10th anniversary, taking place in the beautiful vineyards and gardens of ‘Rosby’ in Mudgee, NSW. The not-for-profit event has grown each year with the word quickly spreading about

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the calibre of works on display, with both the exhibiting artists and visitor numbers reflecting the reputation that the event has gained. Usually held over a two-day period, this year the event will be running for two weeks and will be ticketed to ensure guest numbers are kept within the COVID safe guidelines. â€œLast year was the first year we had participated in the event,â€? said Carl. â€œWe were just happy to have the exposure and the experience, as it was six months into forming our business and moving to Orange. So, we are probably more nervous this year I reckon,â€? Carl laughed, â€œWeâ€™ve invested a lot of time, money and effort into this piece.â€? â€œItâ€™s really exciting for us. Our family will be coming along this year, and there are a lot of Sculptors that we met last year and people we know from Orange who are exhibiting. Itâ€™s cool because you get to catch up with like- minded folk. Itâ€™s a great event and a lot of fun, the sculptures range from tiny hand made up to sculptures to sculptures that weight two tonne and are six metres high. It really looks amazing.â€?

Both Eden and Carl admitted when it comes to sculpting, they both have a very similar aesthetic. Eden explained, â€œWe usually throw around ideas until we come up with a design that we both like. â€œThis year our deign is using metal, we came up with the design first, as opposed to working from the material. Though the design was going to be roughly 2.5 metres high and it ended up being 1 metre 10 high, it took far longer than we anticipated but the interesting thing is we are actually really happy with how it ended up. We came up with a shape that is based on sacred geometry. â€œWe needed the shape of a sphere, and it needed to be rather large, we were working out how to make one. In the end we found a huge gardening pot at a local gardening store that was actually the perfect shape that we wanted. So, we used that as the mould, we used metal rods and cut them into small sizes and formed almost like a lattice.â€? â€œThe good thing about working with another Artist is, if you get stumped for an idea or a technique or a design, you

can send it to the other person and they tweak it and you both come up with something.â€? Carl added, â€œThe same thing works with our problem solving as well, we are constantly problem solving, its much easier to problem solve with two heads than it is one.â€? â€œThe reactions weâ€™ve had so far have been great,â€? said Eden. â€œWe are really pleased with how people are responding to it. This year we will be at the event on the first weekend (this weekend), we love chatting to people about our work, how we do it and why we do it, itâ€™s a really friendly atmosphere so if you are there, come over and chat to us!â€? The event will begin on Saturday October 10, with the exhibition then taking place every day for the following two weeks, closing on October 25. You can check out the process documented on Carl and Edenâ€™s Instagram page @908.art.design Goodluck to all who are exhibiting from our region.

2020 submission- 'Flux'

Orange Artists also exhibiting at this yearâ€™s event include; Jenny and David Shea, Ros Auld and Catherine Caldwell with Joanne Capon and Susan Rothwell featuring on the selection panel.

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COUNCIL AT WORK Council sponsors desexing program for cats and dogs

Federal funding re-launches Forest Rd bridge plans

The proposal is to build another road bridge alongside the existing Forest Road bridge. A 30-metre long bridge deck over the main western rail line will provide a separate south bound lane, parallel to the existing 19-metre long north-bound lane. Mayor Cr Reg Kidd said Orange City Council was delighted to be working in partnership with the Australian Government to deliver this key piece of local infrastructure.

NEED TO BREED? : Responsible pet ownership comes at a discounted price during October.

Orange City Council is sponsoring a discounted desexing program for cats and dogs owned by pension card holders. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said Council wanted to ease the financial burden on people who owned pets and wanted to ensure the wellbeing of these pets was being considered. “Ultimately it is the responsibility of the community to make sure their pets are microchipped, desexed and registered,” Cr Kidd said. “Council has decided to set aside some funding to help pension card holders who may be struggling financially to make sure their cat or dog receives these important procedures.” The program is available in October to people with a pensioner concession card. The fee for desexing, microchipping and registering a cat or dog will be $50 under the program and is available for one pet per household. Orange City Council’s Companion Animals Committee Chair Stephen Nugent said the program was timely given many households had taken home a pet to ease the stress of the COVID-19 restrictions on movement. “We know a lot of people, particularly pensioners, brought home a cat or a dog for company to ease the mental health burden of not being able to get out and see their friends and family,” Cr Nugent said. “We want to ensure these pets remain in the best possible health, and can be returned to their owners if they happen to leave the property. “There is no question that desexing your pet is better for its long-term health and wellbeing.” Eligible Orange residents should visit Orange City Council’s customer service desk, from 9am Thursday 1 October, to enquire about the program. Once the fee is paid, the pet is booked in to Canobolas Family Pet Hospital to have the procedures completed. Funding is limited and will be allocated on a first-in basis.

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Plans to double the capacity of the Forest Road rail bridge in Orange are a step closer with $2 million funding announced for the Orange City Council project.

“It’s great news that Council will now receive $2 million under Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal funding, with the balance of the funding to be secured under Restart for NSW from the State and an allocation from Council’s funds,” Cr Kidd said. “The timing of this project will be crucial to minimise potential disruption. It is planned that this project would go out for tender in the New Year with construction to begin once the latest section of the Southern Feeder Road has been completed. This would enable appropriate detours and alternate routes to be in place.

BRIDGE: Plans to enlarge the Forest Rd railbridge have been boosted by federal government funding. Pictured at the funding announcement are (l. to r.) Orange Mayor Reg Kidd, Orange City Council Technical Service Director Ian Greenham and Member for Calare Andrew Gee.

“The project will also extend the current B-double access along Peisley Street beyond the bridge to the South and Cadia mine,” Cr Kidd said. Member for Calare, Andrew Gee announced the funding when he visited the project site this week. “This is a project of great significance for Orange,” Mr Gee said “The duplication will make a huge difference to the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. “ “This bridge gets heavy use including by mine workers, the health workforce at the hospital, and families heading out to Jack Brabham Park for sport. “A new bridge will see less congestion along Peisley Street and also Anson Street which is used by many school students, teachers and families. Initial plans by Orange City Council to

build the bridge in 2017 were cancelled after tender costs came in higher than the available funding budget. “The Federal Government previously committed $1.25 million to the project which had been sought by Council before it was cancelled, so I hope this new funding injection of $2 million can now get this project kick-started,” Mr Gee said. Round 5 of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program Round: $2,000,000.00 NSW Government secured in 2017 from Restart NSW $1,250,000 Council is seeking another NSW Government contribution of $1,543,000 Orange City Council will also make a contribution.

As the weather warms up, so does Council’s road building plans.

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- The next Orange City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 20 October 2020.

Funding for the project includes:

Road building season begins for 2020/2021 From Tuesda6 October, multiple contractors will begin working on road upgrades across the city starting in Icely Road, Dalton Street and Prince Street. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said a large number of jobs would begin this week and would hopefully be completed by the end of October. “There is a huge amount of work being done in Orange at the moment, particularly in regards to our Future City plans but that doesn’t mean anything else takes a back seat,” Cr Kidd said. “We will be getting stuck into our road renewal program with several high profile roads getting an upgrade.” The latest phase of projects is expected to be completed by the end of October, however weather may impact completion dates given the forecast is for a wet October. - Prince Street, between Hill Street and Anson Street Starting 6th October, single lane closures expected. Traffic delays expected. - Dalton Street, between Anson Street and Peisley Street Starting 6th October, single lane closures expected. Traffic delays expected. - Icely Road, between Park Street and Paling Street Starting 6th October. Detours in place - Tynan Street, between Anson Street and Peisley Street Following Icely Road. Detours in place. - Icely Road, Water Treatment Plant Road (Top of the hill) to the Northern Distributor Road All businesses on the impacted roads are open during their usual businesses hours. Cr Kidd urged residents to continue to shop local and support these businesses. “Please also keep our road crews safe by slowing down at work sites and paying close attention to the instructions from traffic controllers.”

- Tune into ‘The Orange Podcast’ to get up to date information about what is happening around your city. Just search ‘podcast’ on the Orange City Council website.

From Tuesday 6 October, multiple contractors will begin working on road upgrades across the city starting in Icely Road, Dalton Street and Prince Street.

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Orange City Council’s Infrastructure Committee Chair Jeff Whitton said along with the road upgrades beginning this week, other major works were well established. “Warmer weather is ideal for these types of road upgrades, but larger projects tend to happen all year round,” Cr Whitton said. “For example work began on a $2 million major upgrade of Forest Road from the hospital traffic lights through to Cadia Road in August, we’re more than halfway through a $5 million roundabout and road realignment at Hill Street and the Northern Distributor Road, and the third section of the Southern Feeder Road has just begun. “And those jobs are just the ones being handled by contractors. “Our Council crews are busy working on a carpark at the airport before they head to Ploughmans Lane for an upgrade from the Escort Way through to Cargo Road. “And that’s just the plan to get through until Christmas, there’s plenty more work to be done in the New Year.”

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Donation for the Orchard — MELISE COLEMAN —

Last week the Inner Wheel Club of Orange donated several items to Housing Plus- The Orchard.

he Orchard, set to open prior to Christmas, will be the first of its kind in NSW regarding crisis accommodation for women and children who are forced to leave to find safe refuge. The Inner Wheel Club of Orange donated a quilt, several boxes of books and handed over a monetary donation to go towards new toys for the children.

to domestic violence figures and the new crisis accommodation. Rochelle said, “We do still need a lot of support because we are doing it all from scratch. A donation like this is amazing. It means we can provide some home-like touches to the units and the crèche and it means it will feel a little bit more like home to them. We are really excited to open, everything is coming along nicely, we are really proud of the project we are delivering, and pleased to be in a position to help women

Housing Plus, Fundraising Coordinator, Rochelle Monaghan addressed the Club, thanking their efforts and spoke in regard

and children.” Inner Wheel member, Maria Bargwanna said, “When I read about the accommodation, I thought right... this is something we could help with because one of our goals is to look after women and children. It’s something new that’s opening and it’s very exciting.”

The Orchard will prov ide a safe and cultura lly appropriate space for around 72 families from Orange each ye ar. It will keep wome n and children in their community, near schools, employment and contributing to a faster supportive family, recovery from traum a.

How can you help? The Orchard are still accepting monetary or new donations, please contact Rochelle at Housing Plus for more information on rochelle@ housingplus.com.au or 1800 603 300.

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Exciting news for our local region. Last week it was officially announced that a dedicated Palliative Care ward will be built at Orange Hospital, following the successful trial at Uniting Parkwood. I’ve been 100% committed to seeing a dedicated palliative care service delivered for our community, and that it is made a permanent medical service.

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It was great to get out to Wentworth Golf Club in Orange to announce a $3000 Local Sports Grant for new ground keeping machinery. I firmly believe local sport promotes physical and mental well-being in our communities and I was happy to see this funding delivered.

LINKS Connecting through coffee

I was delighted to again catch-up with local business owners Max & Fiona Schofield of Fresh Fodder. I presented them with a certificate of the Community Recognition Statement I recently delivered in Parliament. They’re a great local family-owned business, and doing amazing things. Well done again, Max and Fiona.

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I recently attended the Parkes SES to present Inspector Phillip Snow with a Parliamentary Certificate, recognising his 29 years of dedicated service to the SES and Parkes community. Phillip is retiring after an illustrious career. He has been a great leader and mentor for his unit and is highly respected by his colleagues. On behalf of a grateful community we truly appreciate your many years of service. Good luck for the future, Phill.

I love a good coffee in the morning and here in our local region we’re very lucky to have so many great cafés to choose from. It’s a great place for me to comfortably connect with my constituents and find out what’s really going on in our community.

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Suicide Register It can take up to two years for a death to be classified as a suicide by the Coroner. Whilst ever statistics are delayed by two years we’re failing to identify accurate trends. I’ve been calling on the NSW Government to implement a suicide register, which draws upon a combination of police, medical, coronial and other records for a timely classification of suicide so that funding, services and resources can be swiftly and strategically deployed to address trends and contemporary influencing factors. Health Minister Brad Hazzard will respond to my request by 20th October.

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Recently I joined with Acting General Manager of Orange City Council, Mr Ian Greenham, to present the local nominees for the 2020 Minister’s Awards for Women in Local Government, with their community recognition statements I recently delivered in NSW Parliament. Congratulations to both Catherine Davis & Courtney Smolenski for your dedication, hard work and commitment to Local Government and our community.

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The final showdown on the issue of water transparency took place in Parliament recently. The Water Management Amendment (Transparency of Water Rights) Bill 2020 was debated, but the Liberal National Government maintained their opposition to water transparency by voting against the bill. Their reasoning for opposing this bill just doesn’t wash; they’ve cited potential activism as a concern, but by opposing this bill they’ve just protected the continued anonymity of powerful players who prey on our primary producers and country communities for profit. Water is being purchased and traded by unknown entities. Who knows whether some of our politicians have an interest? Now we may never know, as the water deals remain murky, all because the Government opposed this bill. We Aussies have the right to know who is buying and selling our water. Water is our most precious resource and we should be able to know who owns and trades it, just like we do with land. One wonders what the Government has to hide. We have all heard of Government Members, and their offices, who are the subject of alleged integrity issues, which are so serious that they’re presently being investigated by ICAC! One would think a government plagued with integrity issues, whether they’re real or perceived, would institute and embrace transparency. By voting against this bill the Government have demonstrated the complete opposite.

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mapped together in a regional way. CEO of the Central NSW Joint Organisation of Councils, Jenny Bennett, said art and culture are rated as the top things for visitors to see and do when travelling throughout regional NSW. “The maps reveal the diversity of these experiences available in our own backyard,” said Ms Bennett. “It’s a great resource for locals to familiarise themselves; ready for when their visitors can safely return or for exploring places close to home.” Some of the 400 pinned places in Culture Maps Central NSW include the new large scale works of public art in Forbes’ Somewhere Down the Lachlan sculpture trail;

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Bathurst’s brand new Rail Museum; bushranger history and tours in Eugowra, Canowindra and Forbes; Orange’s booming art galleries and artisan shops; the huge silo art murals in Portland and Grenfell; Cowra’s history told through a mobile app; and places to connect with Aboriginal culture like the Wiradjuri Study Centre in Condobolin.

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There are nearly 50 places in the Orange area listed on Culture Maps Central NSW. Visitors could take themselves on a tour of public art before dropping into Orange Regional Museum to connect with local history. Shoppers have so many high quality options – everything from handcrafted leather to locally spun wool to original art.

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RDA Central West CEO, Sam Harma explained that Culture Maps Central NSW will also play an important role for the local tourism economy in a post-Covid recovery.

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“This is a region that is full of art, culture and history; but those assets are not just fascinating to explore, they are a really important part of the regional economy,” said Mr Harma. Arts OutWest executive director Tracey Callinan added that the maps also highlight the increase in public art making. “There’s nearly 300 items of public art pinned to the map, showcasing the real boom in public art making in the last decade,” said Ms Callinan.

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for those who work more than 20 hours per week in the relevant period, and another for those who work less. The employee eligibility date has also changed to 1 July, meaning some businesses could claim for more staff. It’s part of our plan to keep business in business, and Australians in jobs.

“The public art map on the site is great inspiration for photographers, eye spy adventures or learning more about the art and artists in our communities.” The maps also feature 130 museums, heritage sites and Aboriginal experiences plus 80 art galleries, artist studios, craft shops and other places to buy handmade items. The maps are themed so you can search by category or location within the Central NSW region that includes the Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and more. The site works on mobiles, tablets and desktop computers. Arts OutWest also welcomes additions or updates to listings on Culture Maps Central NSW. Email artsoutwest@csu.edu.au

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“You look out there now and there are kids running around on the football fields and as a sports club person that is the reason it is out there and why you do all the work,” says Orange Waratah Sports Club President Darren Sinclair. Visit the Waratah grounds on any given weekend during the winter months and you will find the ground filled with children and adults, from first thing in the morning right through to the afternoon.

“A bit of positive feedback every now and then doesn’t go astray, because you do get a fair bit of negative stuff too don’t worry,” added Darren. “But the positive, outweighs the negative stuff.”

These past few seasons, the Orange Waratah Junior Football Club has had more than 600 registered players and hosts 20 to 25 matches every Saturday. As is the case with grassroots clubs across Australia, this organisational feat is the work of just a handful of volunteers, who give up their time to make it all happen. From line-marking through the week, to setting up soccer goals on an early winter morning, working out the weekly draw to stocking and operating a canteen — it all happens thanks to volunteers. Darren Sinclair started playing soccer at Waratahs when he was four years old and has been involved in some capacity with the club ever since. He currently president of the Orange Waratah Sports Club while his wife has served on the Junior Football Club committee for the past 33 years. “It wasn’t until our kids started playing that I got involved,” said Jo, who has continued on as

s Orange Waratah Junior Football Club President Rosemary Bargwanna, Club Registrar Jo Sinclair and Orange Waratah Sports Club President Darren Sinclair.

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registrar despite her own children having long

are providing something for the community…

since moved on from the junior competition.

that’s pretty much all we are doing, it is just for the

“It is a really good club and I suppose when you can see that you are doing good things for the

community and for people to enjoy the facility.” Compared to Darren and Jo, current Junior

community and for the kids that come to play, you

Football Club President Rosemary Bargwanna is a

just want to keep going.”

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just 23 years ago. But there is a lot to be gained from it, she said.

Like so many sporting clubs and volunteer organisations, attracting new members can be challenging. “That has been one of the hardest things,” said Jo. “Everybody considers they don’t have enough time, but I think you find time. There are things you’ve got to so and so you just turn up and do it.” But every bit of help is appreciated, said Rosemary, whether it be on the committee or just putting up your hand to help in the canteen. “Just because you come to a meeting doesn’t mean you will get a position. You don’t have to take a position, you may have a brilliant idea we have just never thought or maybe you could just order the pies or there are job that maybe people can do at home, people might have little kids and can’t come to meetings. Everyone has got a skill and that little bit of help make a huge difference.” The Orange Waratah Junior Football Club will be holding their annual general meeting on October 12 and welcome new volunteers for the 2021 season.

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Boys were often given chemistry sets to conduct experiments at home which seems a fairly dangerous practice now.

that the group really became excited. Cricket seemed to have been the most popular activity among the males on our group, while the girls enjoyed skipping and hopscotch and jacks, which were knuckle bones, dyed red and blue with cochineal and Mum’s blue bag.

...I remember my brother disappearing into the wood shed with his set and the dog. Suddenly there was a tremendous bang, the door opened and out shot the dog closely followed by my brother complete with black face and singed hair.

We all rode bikes without helmets and seem to have survived, although as Dick pointed out roads were less busy and cars tended to be slower.

Games We Played In these “lockdown” days many people have enjoyed playing computer games and can often do so with opponents from all over the world. This , of course, was unknown in the youth of the Oral History group but we certainly had access to all sorts of other games and a few years ago we discussed these at length. When Albert Einstein said: “You have to learn the rules of the game and then you have to play it better than anyone else,” he was no doubt thinking of his own success in the game of life, but his advice is nevertheless well worth heeding. It is interesting to note that according to experts, old fashioned board games are useful in teaching important social skills like communicating verbally, sharing with others, waiting your turn and enjoying interaction with other people. It has also been found to foster the ability to focus and to lengthen attention span. An important message inherent in playing a board game is “never give up”! When the Oral History group met together for their monthly review of social history, they were quite ready to discuss the games we used to play before Television took over our lives.

Spending the whole day, roaming around unsupervised by adults , seemed to be the norm in our childhoods.

The discussion turned to parental supervision and whether it was better to allow children the freedom to test themselves instead of the so called “helicopter parenting” that occurs today.

“ We lived on the mountains, and spent most of our free time hiking,”Mick told us.” We would leave right after breakfast and would not return until teatime.”

“According to statistics there is no more danger in today’s society than there ever was,” said John, “ but we seem to be so worried all the time.

Barbara, who grew up in Cargo, loved to build cubby houses from tree branches.

Is it our generation who have been so protective that we are not allowing our children the excitement and adrenaline rush which we were able to have without so much obvious parental supervision?” he asked the group.

After dinner at night was the time to play either cards, listen to the radio or enjoy games like Monopoly, snakes and ladders, Chinese checkers, draughts, and Ludo to name a few.

Dot also spent her childhood on a small property. “Life was very busy”, she said.” When we weren’t doing chores we used to have great fun riding calves, and setting up boxes to catch birds”

Monopoly seems to have been very popular, and according to Jeff, could often go on until 2 in the morning.

It can be detected here that in those far off days we were not always very politically correct.

There were also the radio serials to keep us engrossed, like Mrs ‘obbs, Danger Unlimited, Dad and Dave, Martins Corner and many others.

“ We were very good at making shanghais,” said Russel. “One day I stalked Dad’s big red rooster and made a direct hit with my Shanghai which killed him stone dead. I knew that my father would not be pleased so I buried the body, only to have the dog dig it up and show it proudly to Dad.

Most parents were fairly strict though. “We were allowed to listen to one radio serial and then had to go to bed so Dad and Mum could hear the news”, said Tim. The 7 o’ clock News held great importance in most households, in the days when we were not constantly bombarded with the latest news at almost every minute of the day. Then, of course, there was reading and knitting and constructing things from Meccano sets and plastecine . As John pointed out, children also collected stamps , and in his hometown of West Wyalong, the high school principal organised a debating contest between all the youth groups in the town, which kept the teenagers on their toes trying to win the prize he offered. It was when the discussion turned to outdoors

As we considered Bruce confirmed this by saying that, although he loved climbing trees as a boy, he had discouraged his children from doing the same thing.

I was not popular!” However when it came to what could only be described as “dangerous activities “ the men in our group took over. “My two brothers and I were home for the school holidays and Mum suggested that we might like to take the old record player to bits to try to repair it. We finally got to what we thought was the gear box and inside it was what seemed like an enormous amount of steel spring enclosed in grease. As we pulled it out the springs were suddenly released and it exploded and everything in Mum’s kitchen was covered in grease, including us.!” Russel told us, adding that his long suffering father arrived at the door just as the mayhem was taking place.

Thinking of Painting,

think Up&Down

We certainly, as parents, were not nearly so restricted by rules and regulations. We could cram as many children as we could into our cars and often they would tumble over to the front seat if we stopped abruptly. Our final word which shows what happens when a child has too much freedom in the car, goes to Tim. ”I was driving the ute on my property with my three year old daughter and slightly older son on the front seat with me. Suddenly I realised that she had the box of bullets that I thought I had put in a safe place, in her hand, “Don’t touch that!” I yelled as she put one in her mouth. I made a grab but she swallowed it! ‘if we hit a bump she will explode,’ said my son helpfully as we raced into town to the doctor. We had to wait two days but luckily all things pass eventually and she was fine.” If case numbers of the virus continue to be low, it is hoped we can resume our meetings soon. Copyright: Helen McAnulty. September, 2020

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