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One upside to Christmas this year could be record spending. With people restricted from doing many of the usual things, my feeling is that many people may make shopping a bigger pastime this year. Time will tell of course, but that’s my guess and won’t that be great for the economy if I’m right. On that note it’s worth reminding everyone again about the importance of supporting our local businesses. We’ve all heard the messages and the reasons, but many still spend their money online and with businesses that offer no benefits to Orange whatsoever. Hearts for Orange has been urging us to spend our money where our heart is and for most of us that should mean here in our own city, Orange. When we do, the money and any flow on effect generally stays here in one way or another and that means, there’ll continue to be more jobs available locally than if the money goes elsewhere. It’s so important and it can’t be stressed enough. Paying lip service to the message is not enough, we need to put our words into action and be consistent about it, not just during a pandemic. Please think about this this Christmas season. It’s a bigger than normal Orange City Life this week and I hope you enjoy the extra pages. Make sure you check out all the chances to win stuff through the various competitions we are currently running, there are still many thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be won between now and Christmas.

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King of the road — JONATHAN ROE —

“I’m someone who loves driving and loves teaching people to drive,” says 33-year-old Wellington Madechihwe.

riginally from Zimbabwe, Wellington came to Australia as a student 11 years ago, studying nursing at the Australian Catholic University campus in North Sydney.

Upon graduating he took as job at Westmead Hospital before moving into mental health field at Bankstown and Canterbury hospitals.

Finding a job at the hospital and a place to live, Wellington quickly proceeding with setting up his Kings and Queens Driving school and the response has been tremendous. “I started advertising myself first through Instagram, just putting myself out there and then I started getting more people calling wanting some driving lessons and I started doing more and more.”

Having visited friends in Orange and liking what he saw in the city. Wellington put the idea of relocation to his wife.

...Driving is something that Over the past few months Wellignton has helped more I love, so I decided than 20 people successfully get their licences - some of to go for a driving them absolute beginners. instructors course. “I especially love teaching the beginners... I have three or four students who I’ve taken through to their licence from I just did it for fun, scratch; from telling them, ‘This is an indicator. This is a but then along steering wheel.’ Some people think it’s hard, that they are the way I started risky, but I love it… even when the cars may go zig-zag on to think that this the road and I have to say, ‘stop!’ We laugh about it, you don’t have to be serious, or scare them… and now they are would be a benefit to the community confident drivers,” he says. as well... “When I first came to Australia, I wasn’t really a good

“My wife was in support and we decided to come to Orange - I just loved this environment I thought, ‘Wow! Let’s

driver. I got tickets for speeding and I learnt my lesson from that and I want to be a confident, safe driver on the road

“I was working with people with drug and alcohol addictions. It’s quite challenging to be in that field, but I love it and I love my job as a registered nurse,” he says. But for Wellington, the idea of driving and teaching driving was something that just wouldn’t go away. “Driving is something that I love, so I decided to go for a driving instructors course. I just did it for fun, but then along the way I started to think that this would be a benefit to the community as well… my vision is to be able to support other people as well, I wanted to be able to give back to the community.”

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and be able to share my experience with other people as well. I think it’s fulfilling and good for me, so that’s how it started.” But where did the ‘Kings and Queens’ name come from, we had to ask? “I have always been called King everywhere I go,” laughs Wellington, who says it came from a home video rental business he started in Zimbabwe. “I was hiring out movies and DVD, doing it out of my one bedroom home... a friend of mine came up with the name King’s Video Club and then it grew and a lot of people started to know me and that name King. Now, when I go back to Zimbabwe everyone calls me King. My friends don’t even know me as Wellington.” While busy juggling work, the driving school and a young son, Wellington says he has no regrets about following his dream to Orange. “I’m not going to go anywhere. I’m loving Orange. It is the best place to be. I love the people and walking around and seeing people say hi and greet each other on the streets. It is something that we grew up seeing and just I love it. We have a block of land and we are planning to build a home and we’ll be here to stay!”

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SHOPPING FUN! The build up to Christmas is now well and truly on, and in an effort to further support our local retailers, Hearts for Orange is running two fun shopping promotions over the next two Saturdays. You can read more about them in this issue but let me add further weight and encourage you to get into the spirit of things on both days. If you do, you’ll not only be helping our local retailers, but you’ll have some fun in the process, and you could win some pretty decent prizes.

of several that Hearts for Orange has been doing over the last few months, but it is hoped that we have shown what could and should be done to support local retailers if we’re all fair dinkum. I think it’s fair to say not nearly enough has been done in this area and over recent months I’ve made it very clear why our Council and our Business Chamber should both play far bigger roles in promoting and supporting all our local retailers, not just those associated with the tourism and hospitality sector.

This Saturday, November 28th, quite a number of shops around Orange will give their first 100 customers on that day a $1 scratchie. I know that doesn’t sound like much but with 4000 scratchies being given away, who knows what might happen. Wouldn’t it be great to hear of one or more shoppers scratching up some worthwhile prizes from this? Of course, it’s just a bit of fun but the idea is to help make Saturday a bigger than normal shopping day for businesses right across Orange.

A lot of money is being spent on projects in Orange, particularly by Council, but sadly, most of these do not fully address the type of help that our retail sector would benefit from most, some serious advertising that will actually generate more customers for local retailers. Decorations, placing pictures in vacant shop windows, improving street lighting, prettying up the streetscape, putting in malls etc. are all important but they are not what’s needed first and foremost. Hopefully one day, those who have the responsibility for this will finally get it. For now, sad to say, they haven’t got a clue about how marketing a place like Orange overall needs to work.

The following Saturday, December 5, Hearts for Orange will run another fun promotion to further add to the Christmas shopping experience. On this day, there’s $2000 in prizes up for grabs and to share in these prizes, you have to walk Summer Street that Saturday and find 10 soft toy Santas that will have been placed in shop windows, and then enter the draw.

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Having said that, they’ll claim Orange 360 is doing that job, but truth be told, they are only doing it for one sector, the tourism and hospitality sector, despite any rhetoric to the contrary.

Again, a simple promotion but this too will provide families with some Christmas fun while they do their shopping on that day. Like Shop, Scratch and Win Saturday, Santa Saturday also sets out to make the day another big shopping day in Orange for our local retailers, and don’t we all know they need it.

Sadly, our Council continues to greatly favour and financially support this one sector of our overall business community and I consider that an insult to the rest. They must change their attitude, even if just to be fair and my hope is a new Council next year will finally see the light. In my view, the one we have now has been most irresponsible on this issue.

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learn Bike Safety from the Best — MELISE COLEMAN — “Who likes to go fast,” *everyone raises their hand* “Excellent, we are going to have fun later,” retired Australian champion cyclist, Mark Renshaw smiled.

“So to have a prominent figure come back to visit us and spend time with the children is very exciting for both staff and students,” said Kerrie.

St Joseph’s Blayney had a special visitor last week as they hosted a Bike and scooter Road safety day for the students.

Students took the opportunity to ride to school and some even took their bikes/scooters on the bus with them.

“We’ve seen a massive increase in sales for cycling during COVID,” said Mark, “Which means there’s a lot more kids on bikes and adults on bikes. So, it’s really important to make kids aware of what they should and shouldn’t do on the bike.”

“Its another great opportunity for the students, where we are intent on providing lifelong learning and an education that centres around what they require to live a safe, happy and responsible life,” said Kerrie.

“The other thing is that its really nice to come back to the school I was at as a young kid, to talk about my career and what you can do in cycling with your career, to keep the kids motivated and give them some aspirations.”

Mark spoke to students about his experience as a professional athlete at the top of his game and the importance of bike safety, both on and off the road and took them through some practical activities and bicycle maintenance tips.

Students enjoyed an afternoon riding their bikes around the school as Mark reinforced the importance of wearing helmets, following basic safety rules whilst riding and keeping your bike or scooter in good working order with regular maintenance checks.

Mark Renshaw now lives in Bathurst with his family after retiring from professional cycling in 2019. Principal Mrs Kerrie Basha said the students were very excited to have an ex-student coming back to visit them. “We often talk about history, and this year in particular we feel like we’ve made lots of history with the changes in the world and in education.”

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Rebecca Inspires — MELISE COLEMAN —

At a ceremony held in Sydney and by Zoom with several regional areas, Orange’s Rebecca Crisp recently won the prestigious Rotary 2020 Young Inspirational Woman Award for rural women. Originally nominated by Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak’s Mary Brell OAM, also Rebecca’s close friend and mentor. Rebecca was selected for the 2016 Rotary Daybreak Schoolies Program to Nepal as a result of her outstanding record of school leadership. In Nepal, Rebecca organised teams, coplanned activities in schools and ensured that the activities Rotary undertook were compatible with the local culture. The award recognises the Rotary motto; Service above Self. Rebecca’s award was made virtually by Her Excellency The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW, and in person in Orange, by Mary Brell. “If I’m entirely honest I was probably more surprised than anyone that I got the award,” laughed Rebecca. “I’m very grateful that Mary nominated me, she has been my personal reference for a number of different things and it was really lovely of her. “I learned a lot about myself on the Rotary

Daybreak Schoolies Program to Nepal four years ago. That program was really inspirational for me, it opened my eyes to different worlds. I think the interest to help has always been there but the empowerment and the confidence to do it wasn’t, I was only 17 when we went to Nepal, and I think it gave me the confidence to know, if I could live in a remote village in Nepal for a month, then I could live anywhere, I could do it without running water, or infrastructure or a shared language. Since then I have felt empowered to take on other leadership roles. I think charity work in a broad sense is really valuable and it gives me an incredible sense of fulfillment, so.. why wouldn’t I do it?” Rebecca is now studying Arts and Law at the Australian National University. She also continued actions on returning from Nepal, being the Coordinator of a Law Reform and Social Justice Study Tour to Cambodia and Myanmar, and volunteering for Dream Cricket and Amnesty International. At University Rebecca has taken on several more editorial and leadership roles such as President of

ANU Women in Leadership and is currently State Co-ordinator for ActionAid Australia. “That work has been very full on and quite I’m out of my depth a lot of the time, but I really enjoy it and I love the challenge of being able to work with the National Leadership team and help curate the campaign strategies and organise action on the ground with translates to a broader movement,” said Rebecca. “Mary and the other Rotary leaders were pivotal in that sense they encouraged us to go on and pursue other opportunities and they were the voices saying, yes you can do that. I think that’s such a valuable relationship to have, someone that will always push you to be the best that you can be or do the most that you can do. I think plenty of people, particularly in rural Australia, don’t have that voice, so I definitely attribute a lot that I have done to them and what they have done for me.” Where to now for Rebecca Crisp? “I still have a couple of years in my degree to go, I’m also involved in a project in Myanmar. I’ll be moving

there for a year, doing research into legal reform and more. I travelled there in 2019 doing some research into gender equality and education and I just became smitten with the place. “When there I developed contacts with the local development agency, so I’m hoping to work there and ANU run an exchange program with one of the Universities there so hopefully I can do that exchange, gaining professional experience and development.” The 2020 Rotary District Inspirational Women’s Awards consisted of six Awards, Rebecca against stiff competition alongside three other finalists with impressive achievements. If this story hasn’t shown Rebecca’s true good-will, this last quote will. “One thing I want to say is there were a number of other finalists in the Central West Area for the Rural young women category that have done amazing things, they are an amazing group of women and should be recognised as well.” A true inspiration to all, well done Rebecca!

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UPA taking care to the next level — JONATHAN ROE —

As we age, it is natural to need a helping hand from time to time. Why not call UPA Central West Home Care’s local, dedicated team to help you make the most of your assigned Home Care Package.

he United Protestants Association (UPA) has a long history in Orange. Well-known for operating aged care facilities and retirement homes — Ascott Gardens and Astill Court in Orange, Prunus and Molong Lodge in Molong among others — what you may not know is that UPA offers a range of government-funded home care services to keep people healthy and happy in their own homes. “We are locals looking after our local Orange community members,” says local UPA Community Care Manager Hayley Jenkins. “We’re based locally and a lot of our staff have grown up in Orange. They are a great team of care workers, who really know the local area and they are all dedicated to the clients.” UPA offers Home Care Packages, Short-Term Restorative Care and works with the other agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide care for eligible ex-servicemen and women. “It is consumer-directed care, so the focus is on consumer choice,” said Hayley. The client has a choice of service providers to manage their government-funded Home Care

“Once the client and/or family have chosen UPA, one our experienced Care Coordinators will then visit them in their home and in consultation with them and their family develop a care plan based on their choices, allied health recommendations and what the Aged Care Assessment Team has identified as their needs.” The services UPA provides can be anything from light cleaning, assisting with dressing and showering, meal preparation, basic maintenance, as well as social support. “Our care workers will take clients shopping for their groceries or visit their home to play board games. We offer transport to assist with doctor’s appointments, banking etc. Prior to COVID we were running lots of group social support services — we have a men’s shed we run, but at the moment it is only one on one, as restrictions ease, we are looking forward to getting them back in action for a very exciting 2021” said Hayley. “We can arrange referrals for allied health, such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, podiatry — we follow their recommendations for equipment to maintain safety in the home. We even have beauty services, one of our Care Workers is a beautician

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“The packages are quite flexible and our coordinators have great ideas for ‘different’ services like… coming into Christmas, we can help with Christmas cooking, card writing, and gift wrapping.” More than anything else, Hayley said it is the dedication of the team at UPA that really sets them apart. “I’ve recently come from Sydney and I love it here. I’ve not worked for a service provider where we have clients drop in with scones and lamingtons; it really is a beautiful community,” she said. “We have a great team of care workers who are all dedicated to their clients, they are really quite engaged and proud to be associated with UPA because they genuinely enjoy working for us — I’ve not experienced that with another service provider.” The Aged Care home services process can be quite complicated, for help with accessing services or if you have any questions contact the team at UPA Community Care on (02) 6361 3322.

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Future Tunes line-up revealed ahead of Friday night’s gig The first six acts for the first three Future Tunes gigs have been announced with the first show just one sleep away (Friday 27 Nov). Future Tunes, a series of afternoon, outdoor, live music performances is aimed at bringing the Orange community together, while supporting local musical talent, in a relaxed, casual setting. The first Future Tunes gig on tomorrow (November 27), will feature bluegrass, viola and guitar player Amy Viola, and crowdpleasers, The Hip Replacements performing favourites from every decade since the 1960s. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said he was excited to launch the series of mini music gigs to be held at Robertson Park. “We’ve announced dates for the first three shows, November 27, December 18 and January 15, but if all goes well this could be a very regular event,” Cr Kidd said. “These events encourage people to come to the CBD after work, stay around for a drink and a snack, while supporting the local music industry. “Then, once the show is finished at about 7:30pm, people can then head into the CBD to fill the local restaurants and bars, providing them with a good financial boost for a Friday night.” Orange City Council’s Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee Chair Cr Tony Mileto said the Future Tunes gigs were part of the broader Future City plan. “Future City is about making our CBD more appealing, increasing the number of people on foot and boosting CBD businesses in a range of different ways,” Cr Mileto said. Attendance at the Future Tunes events is free. Free tickets can be ordered through Ticketek, or in person at the Orange Civic Theatre. Walkins are welcome on the night. Gates open from 4.30pm and the musicians start at 5.30pm, with two 45 minute music sets. It will have a fenced boundary, with socially distanced markers on the ground to keep everyone safe. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and there will be food and drink stalls available. The December 18 Future Tunes event will feature Neil Gill and RnB, funk band JaFFer while the January 15 event will feature cotemporary, cover band Gabe Music and easy-listening, soul, jazz and pop vocalist Liv Mirrington. Head to the Orange City Council website for more information.

AXLR8 pairs young people, aged from 12 to 18 years, with trained mentors as well as giving them access to service providers, sporting clubs, artists and musicians to help keep them engaged and build the skills they need. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the program, funded by the Alcohol & Drug Foundation, was designed to help young people deal with life’s hardships without resorting to the use of drugs and alcohol. “One of the best ways to keep at-risk young people safe is to teach them the resilience to bounce back from hardship, resist peer pressure and cope with life’s stressors,” Cr Kidd said. “This program gives them someone to turn to when the going gets tough, activities and opportunities to get involved with so they don’t become bored and develop anti-social behaviours.” Orange City Council is looking to recruit mentors to join the program as active role models for young people. Orange City Council’s Services Policy Chair Scott Munro said Council would provide the training prospective mentors needed. “We’re on the look-out for people who

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have an open mind and are willing to be able to spend at least an hour each week with their mentee,” Cr Munro said. “It may involve taking the young person to a sporting activity, helping the mentee with their homework or doing something the pair of them enjoy such as playing an instrument. “AXLR8 is about showing young people how to have fun and connect with others without the need for drugs and alcohol. “We’re looking for adults who want to help develop a harmonious community through reaching out and

helping our city’s ‘at risk’ teens. “In partnership with local business, Kids HQ, the young people will be provided with targeted workshops to increase their ability to navigate challenging life events, and increase their knowledge of the harms associated with drugs and alcohol. “If you think you have something to offer, or simply want to ask a few more questions then please get in touch with Council.” Contact Orange City Council’s Community Development Team Leader on 63938608 or email jproctor@orange.nsw.gov.au

Museum set to host Australian War Memorial exhibition Hearts and minds: wartime propaganda

Hearts and minds: wartime propaganda explores how wartime propaganda posters were used during the First and Second World Wars. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd welcomed the exhibition and encouraged residents of Orange and surrounding towns to take the time to visit such an interesting display while it is in the Central West. “We appreciate the Australian War Memorial sharing its exhibitions with us and offering regional residents the opportunity to access these important collections,” he said. “As the city commemorated Remembrance Day only a couple of weeks ago, this exhibition provides a timely opportunity for us all to learn more about what life was like back in wartime and the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.” The remarkable exhibition displays 39 framed posters selected from the Memorial’s world-class poster collection to allow comparisons between different nations and their approaches to propaganda over time.

- Long term proposals to change the zoning of a site in Leeds Parade have reached the next stage. A proposal to change the Local Environmental Plan was on public exhibition and received a number of community submissions. The proposal would increase the area available for a truck stop and reduce the area which would allow for light industrial use. The Orange City Council meeting held on Tuesday 17 November gave the go ahead for a detailed Development Control Plan to be drafted which would oversee the changes. - The next Orange City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 2 December 2020.

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A touring exhibition from the Australian War Memorial will give Orange residents an insight into life during times of war when it opens at Orange Regional Museum on Thursday 26 November.

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Keeping young people off the streets, engaged in sport, creative arts and learning how to build resilience are the aims of a new program launched by Orange City Council.

Orange Regional Gallery Director Bradley Hammond installing the exhibition It includes some of the world’s most iconic propaganda posters created by leading graphic artists of the twentieth century, including: the famous “I Want You” US Army poster created by James Montgomery Flagg and featuring the character of Uncle Sam. “The Blonde Bombshell” poster created by Abram Games, which was banned by the British Government during the Second World War for being too risqué. The now iconic “Keep Calm and Carry On” British national security poster. Director of the Australian War Memorial Matt Anderson said these posters and images help us to reflect on the wartime experiences both at home and abroad at a time of great peril. The exhibition will be displayed in Orange Regional Museum until 14 March 2021.

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A: While there will be no largescale community Christmas Carols event this year, due to COVID-19 concerns, the Orange City Council meeting held on Tuesday 17 November backed a plan for a carols event to be broadcast on local radio. With Council sponsorship of $5,000, local station 105.1 Triple M will broadcast carols on Saturday 19 December.

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a poster he had made around town and I nicked it,” Guy laughed. “I found out he was a local, so I got in contact, I told him about my book idea and he came up with the most amazing drawing, I couldn’t fault it.

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"It has the comic book, colourful yet controversial style I love. His style is great, he just captured what I was trying to say, through the book. “I wanted something people would see and say ‘Oh.. what is that,’ you’ll see it and think that’s not for me or the opposite, and that’s what it is.”

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The central theme of the 80 page book is about addiction; living with it and overcoming it. “I don’t know why I chose addiction; it just happened that way,” said Guy, “But there’s something in there for everyone. I knew with the book I wanted something people could physically

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“I’m overwhelmed by the support and generosity. I’m so grateful for those people backing this crazy dream of mine.”

The cover of the book was designed and illustrated by local, Hugh McKinnon. “He’s an awesome Artist. That was also a catalyst, I saw

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MEMBERS RE-UNITE — MELISE COLEMAN — Dedicated members of the Blayney Hospital Auxiliary were recently reunited for the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown. The small yet mighty group (with just nine members), are eager to get back into raising money to better the Blayney Health Service. Secretary, Lola Wyatt has been a part of the Auxiliary group for in impressive 40 years and says whilst the group is small, each individual is dedicated to raising funds to purchase equipment the hospital needs. “Blayney has had an auxiliary since 1908, it was set up to raise funds to build the new hospital, to take place of the cottage hospital that was not adequate to the growth of the district. “The Cottage Hospital dealt with just about everything. It was war

time, and they had the soldiers coming home then. “Auxiliary members would ride around the properties on horseback to get animals they could raffle in town, like sheep, chooks and cattle. The hospital was then built in 1910.” “Most of us have lived in Blayney our whole lives and we have fond memories of the hospital.” Almost 40 years ago the Hospital Auxiliary group had 30 members efforts, and their Melbourne Cup lunches were one of their most popular events. “Until COVID arrived, we were having street stalls, raffle days, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas and Easter. With few members we can’t do a terrible lot but without our fundraising, but I don’t

think the hospital would be able to function as well as it can and we certainly don’t want to lose our service altogether. We would also like to thank Newcrest Mining as they have been very generous with their donations.” As the group wind down for the year, they mention they are always very grateful and welcoming of new members. “As you can see, by the age of most of us, we could do with some young blood,” Lola laughed. “We always have lovely outings and are great friends, and we always finish off with a nice cup of tea or coffee.” Kicking off again on February 17, 2021. The group meet on the third Wednesday of each month. If you would like to join the Blayney Hospital Auxiliary and help make a difference, please contact Lola on 6368 3943 or President, Kathy on kathygeoff66@gmail.com

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$100,000 WORTH OF NEW SEATING FOR WADE PARK Watching a great game of footy or cricket at Wade Park will be even better, thanks to fantastic new seating. I unveiled the 698 new grandstand seats with Orange Mayor Cr Reg Kidd and Councillor Jason Hamling this week. The new seating was made possible by a $100,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Community Development Grants program. As the stomping ground for some of our country’s best athletes, Wade Park goes to the heart and soul of the Orange community.

In the spirit of sustainability, the old seats, which were recycled from the SCG around 15 years ago, will now be used by the Orange City Rugby Club, Orange City Bowling Club, Orange and District Cricket Association, Orange and District Pistol Club and Cowra Rugby Club.

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During last summer’s bushfires, the team at North West Orange Rural Fire Brigade were everywhere. From the north coast to the south coast to the blazes around Lithgow and the eastern side of our region, their contribution was outstanding.

√ $3 million for a second radiotherapy unit at Orange Health Service

So, it was an honour to stop by the Brigade’s Christmas party on Saturday to say thank you and help present their bushfire citations.

√ $15,000 for a new hydrotherapy spa at Anson Street School

I also got to thank the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), whose efforts over the bushfire period were also outstanding. RRT members worked long hours serving tens of thousands of meals through those gruelling days of summer directly supporting firies on the front line.

√ $1.42 million for an upgrade of Clergate Road

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It was great to join a panel of inspiring local entrepreneurs at last week’s RDA Backing Business Forum, where I spoke on a subject close to my heart: decentralisation.

Lights on the Hill, Blue Suede Shoes, Seven Spanish Angels and King of the Road. The band got together again big time at Cudal Bowling Club on the weekend! It was all for a good cause. The day raised $330 for “Give me $5 for kids” - a national fundraising organisation which has been supporting and raising funds for local children’s hospital wards across regional Australia for the last 25 years

I was able to give an overview of the Australian Government’s agenda in this area. I also really enjoyed hearing from the others on the panel, and how they have turned the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity for growth.

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The new seats will get their first real test during the TenS Rugby League local derby in May next year and I can’t wait to try them out then!

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HistoryTALKING with HELEN McANULTY

One of the best things about the Orange Oral History group is the diversity of the backgrounds of its members. We are a miscellaneous lot, both men and women, and together we stimulate our memories and our thoughts on all manner of things. This time our subject was shopping — what we bought, how we did it and where it was done. As usual the discussion drew forth a lot of interesting stories and much laughter. Shops and the manner in which we shopped have changed enormously in our lifetimes. The small corner shops which were often known as “general stores” have all but been taken over by large Supermarkets, while the little shops specialising in one area of merchandise have been replaced by large department stores and as a consequence much of the personal service has been replaced by huge areas displaying goods but with few actual human beings to assist the hapless customer. The digital age has meant that, although it may be more convenient to shop on line, we have lost a great deal of the face to face social interaction which was available in our youth. The people in our group who were children during and after the Second World War have fond memories of the time before the great changes in retail took place. We could all remember the corner shop and considered the time when the grocer would thrust his hand into the huge Arnott’s biscuit tin to fill your brown paper bag with broken biscuits, expertly taking the corners and swinging it around to secure the top. Then ,with the same hand he would delve into the lollie jar for a handful of your favourite sweets. Did we suffer from more stomach upsets in those careless, and carefree days or were our immune systems trained to resist more germs, we wondered. Probably not. We just didn’t hear about it! We certainly didn’t have to struggle with

The Way We Shopped layers of impossible to remove plastic wrapping as we do today. One of our group , who worked in Western Stores in Orange, remembered the crafty way the customers were enticed into the store. “Every Friday morning we would grind up coffee beans and throw some on the floor behind the counter to make the shop smell delicious,” he said. He started his working life with Gallaghers, delivering ice at 5 o’clock in the morning from a horse and cart. “I’d go into the houses with the big blocks of ice and put it into the ice chest and take the money which was left on the kitchen table.” I also delivered grocery orders from the top of Peisley St out to Bloomfield and along the Bathurst road and past Duntry League on dirt roads. Many of the group remembered the coupons which were issued during the war to ensure that everyone had an equal share of goods that were in short supply. “I still shudder when I remember losing a

whole page of coupons,”said Rosemary. Bruce could sympathise with that and he mentioned the shelves in the grocers shop which seemed to go all the way to the ceiling and the grocer would slide a high ladder along the wall to find exactly what the customer wanted. He also wore a pencil cleverly balanced behind his ear to jot down important things. Delivery men worked hard in those days. There was the milkman who drove a horse and cart and brought fresh milk to your waiting billy can on the front door step in the early hours, the baker with his basket of mouthwatering bread and the grocer who sat in your kitchen taking your order while you went through the pantry to find what you needed. “We lived four miles out of town,” remembered Elma, “and the butcher would drive out with the meat laid out for your inspection in the back of his ute. There was no refrigeration.” Again we marvelled at the strength of our constitutions in those days. Money had to be carefully managed and

“My mother would send a list to Eugowra Woolworths and if it cost more than she could afford she would cross some things off the list, and go without,” said Pauline. Goods could be put on lay-by which meant it was kept for you until you had paid it off. It is hard to believe today but: “ I wanted to buy a coffee table on ‘hire purchase’in 1972,” said Leslye, but although I was earning as much as my husband, I had to have his permission before I could go ahead.” Others, like Reg and Tim had occupations which required buying in bulk and surviving on the track as best they could. “I was droving down from the Top End, mostly with pack horses, with one of them carrying the meat. The poor old horse was chased out of the mob by the other horses because of the way it smelt ! “ Tim and his mates in the mustering camps had novel methods of making their own bread.”The bread would have to rise,” he told us. “You’d stick it in a couple of sugar bags on either side of your horse to heat it up. It gave a really nice sweaty flavour to it,” he added with a twinkle in his eye. Keeping the meat on a long ride was always difficult. “We dry salted the meat and hung it on a wire between two trees. The cook would get it down when it was needed and bang it on the tree to get the maggots off and that was dinner. Our diet was so poor that we used to suffer from Barcoo Rot, which was another name for scurvy.” As usual , the Oral History group was able to conjure up stories of a past which has been nearly forgotten . This was a time when people relied upon their own skills to produce the food and clothing we needed. Most women sewed clothes for the entire family, we grew our vegetables and rarely dined out and consequently we lived within our means. We never attempt to say that this was a better way to live —just different!

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Late last at other countries to be incredibly thankful port and shop local.” Subaru had ZZ back Top, the Big did examsingothe this80s year?” brings for the visionary hardline taken here in the Tuesday arvo, just before the Country,ofearly Midnight Oil, Aussie memories supervising the students in the Lucky Country. rain came, I jumped awesome how supportive our community is which Crawl, The Knack and ofexams, course big hall whilst they complete and onhead the ride-on, stuck the buds isn’t a surprise. This community has always Flockone of student Seagulls bigoff tunes. This As we to the holiday season, we in when ‘letas fluffy the chain’ been a generous one looking out for each st my ears and had my phone in my have much to be grateful for. Almost all much the revulsion of those ‘alonetotime’ was some ofstudents my fave other and I love being a part of that.” ready internet in Australia canfor sayan “I did my part”playlist. trapped within 5 metrefrom radius. memories ofagoing a school kid of uspocket, Emily continued, “Every day the situation s I hooked into a list of songs in seeing us through the lows of 2020 by (notone to and an adult. is changing weit’scan only take ittoday This year, been difficult not to just you Karen, not you Pizza guy). It would of current faves, a relatively new by day but having access to(i)our favourite write about either the adventures of I’m alone again this week, working be naïve of us to think we’re out of the Aussie band called Ocean Alley – and shops vialockdown, delivery ororpickup helps d the definitely circus of American from home.(ii)Weird. Fun. Novel. Am I tunnel, but we’re looking ok. In Paul Kelly’s keep things somewhat normal.” screamed out the lyrics at the top of politics. to it? come up with 600 Am gonnaEasy get topics sick of Who knows. song ‘Bradman’ he singsmowing “They sayfor thealmost 2 With many appreciative messages from my lungs whilst words, andmy keeping it fresh wasn’t really an I sick of own battling businesses Emily saidcompany she hopesyet? Nope. darkest hour is right before the dawn, and hours. Bliss. Alone. Not lonely. issue either, as something new, and often Lovin’ It. My lovely wife made banana in the the Instagram account helps in boosting hour of greatest slaughter the great totally ridiculous would surface each week, A couple songs I might to add to sales andbread most importantly that to go withknow my (many) morning avenger is being of born”. His reference much to our astonishment, displeasure, the Orange community is behind them my extended playlists next week The Don is quite fitting here – we’re almost coffees. 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crazy times’), and The Doors ‘People Are Strange’. I know a mate who’d add ‘Here I go Again on my own’ by Whitesnake. The list is endless.

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WATER CANNON JOINS LIST OF REMOTE OPERATING MACHINES Newcrest Miningâ€™s Cadia Valley Operations has achieved a world first in mobile equipment interoperability - integrating a remote operated MacLean water cannon into its Epiroc automation fleet at Cadia East. In 2018, Cadia commenced a loader automation trial with mining equipment manufacturer, Epiroc, with the aim of removing operators from the Cadia East underground environment, while maintaining productivity and performance. The loader trial proved successful and the next phase involved integrating non-Epiroc machinery into the existing automation fleet.

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Cadiaâ€™s Mining Innovation & Automation team worked with Epiroc and MacLean to seamlessly integrate a MacLean water cannon capable of localisation with Epirocâ€™s traffic management system and safety hardware, so that it could be introduced into the automation safety system. Water cannons are used for secondary break operations, using high pressure water to release wedged rocks in underground drawpoints. By integrating the MacLean IQ Series teleoperation system with Cadiaâ€™s automation safety system, the water cannon could be safely operated from the surface in a tele-remote

capacity, allowing it to work alongside Cadiaâ€™s semi-automated loaders. The water cannon was trialled and commissioned during July and August and is now in use at Cadia East. Cadia General Manager, Aaron Brannigan said that integrating the water cannon into Cadiaâ€™s automation system has improved the efficiency of the production level and removed human exposure from drawpoints.

capabilities of our workforce, while ensuring we continue to eliminate safety risks from our operation,â€? Aaron said. The success of this milestone paves the way for further integration of other key pieces of secondary break equipment into the automation system. This project is part of Newcrestâ€™s ongoing drive to increase its automation and innovation focus on site.

â€œWe are constantly pushing the envelope of change in the innovation and technology space. Automated machinery allows for shift in technical

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Got a dollar to spare? Buy a ticket in the Victoria Sports and Social Club Giant Christmas Raffle and you could win BIG this festive season. “It’s a nice one to win that,” said long-time social club member Dave. “There’s Over $3100 worth of prizes in that cage there, plus on the day there’s just over another $1000 worth of prizes. So all up over $4000 in prizes to win.” The Victoria Hotel’s Sports and Social Club is one of the longest running social clubs in Orange and their annual Christmas raffles are an institution. With tickets just $1, the lucky winner — drawn December 19 — will walk away with prizes including two bikes, a TV, barbecue, electrical goods, fishing and camping gear, toys and more.

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“There is a heap of stuff in there!” said Dave. “The winner will have to come in with a bloody big trailer or truck the following morning to pick everything up!” Not only that; stop by the Vic Hotel for the Thursday or Friday Raffles and you could have your Christmas catering sorted. “At the this time of year, the raffles obviously become very popular because people want a ham for Christmas and Woodward Street Butchery provide us with some beautiful hams —and they are big, they will certainly feed a massive family for Christmas!” The Victoria Sports and Social Club Giant Christmas Raffle will be drawn at the Vic on December 19.

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$698,000

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ONE FOR THE RENOVATOR ON THE EDGE OF CANOWINDRA

IDEAL LOCATION FOR AN ENTERPRISE 88 WARRENDINE STREET, ORANGE

Located on a peaceful Â˝ acre block (2023 m2) this charming little weatherboard home is waiting for a new Owner to bring it back to its former self. The property has two bedrooms plus a sleep out that could be used as another bedroom. There is a separate lounge room with a split air conditioner and open fire

This is an outstanding opportunity to have your own residence and shop in the one renovated complex. The modernised residence has split air conditioning and consists of 1 or 2 bedrooms with a separate living area and kitchen.

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â€˘ Donâ€™t miss out on securing this spacious shop of around 120 m2 in floor area that is positioned in the busy core of Orangeâ€™s CBD in Summer Street. â€˘ On-site parking â€˘ To be available soon.

RENT: $52,000 P.A. + GST

The shop is currently leased to a Beauty Saloon and is light and airy with beautiful presentation. Located on a 518 m2 corner block close to the new DPI building with wide frontage to Prince street.

$850,000 (FREEHOLD ONLY)

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COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

$280,000

COMBINED SHOP & HOME

A commercial premises that packs a punch located on a high traffic corridor within easy walking distance to the CBD that is currently run as the local iconic Bissyâ€™s Cafe. The front cafĂŠ dining area features the charm of two fixed double dining booths plus a coffee / food display area and a well equipped kitchen with a six burner gas stove. A separate small function room leads through to a most delightful airy covered outdoor sitting area thatâ€™s peaceful and shady for the Summer. There is a separate studio with two rooms and its own access with further potential. There is also a security system throughout and split air conditioners. You wonâ€™t believe how the beautiful outdoor area has been utilized to complement the permaculture practice of the business with fruit trees, raised vegetable beds, chook pens & runs and a rainwater tank fed watering system. An 80 panel 20kW solar system is a sure bonus and ties in with the self-sufficient theme. Land Size: 905 m2 (42.67m x21.23m) Zoning: R1 Residential *The premises to be sold with vacant possession and the registered business name Bissyâ€™s CafĂŠ is not included.

place, an eat in kitchen/ dining area and a sunroom /family room that captures the lovely rural outlook. Timber floorboards throughout and a front veranda add to the charm and there is town water and sewage. Grab your tool box and paintbrush and enquire today.

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COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE PRIME CORNER LOCATION FIRST FLOOR

GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SHOP

â€˘ Ready to move your retail business straight into with good presentation & reverse cycle air conditioning. â€˘ The area is approximately 254 m2 &

consist mostly of a shop front area plus a good size storage / staff area at the back & a bonus walk-in strong room. â€˘ Commercial core zoning.

RENT: $300 PER SQM PER ANNUM + GST

â€˘ Grand stairwell with easy grade â€˘ Long term Lease available

â€˘ 6 rooms plus own kitchen and common amenities

RENT: $30,000 PER ANNUM + GST

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212 ploughmans lane

la cascina 504 cargo road

GOOD LOCATION WITH MANY EXTRAS

QUALITY HOME NESTLED ON 21.6 HECTARES CLOSE TO CBD contact Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 sale

$579,000

Only 5 minutes from the centre of Orange and close to Nashdale is “La Cascina”, a quality home and property nestled among 21.6 hectares or 53 acres. The improvements to this property are of the highest standard’s with a home built for someone expecting the best. All 4 bedrooms are generous with the main having an enormous ensuite and walk in robe, there is also a guest powder room. The accent is on living space from the French inspired kitchen to the open plan living areas with both reverse cycle air to a slow combustion heater nothing is spared on family living. Water is a feature with two large dam’s that can be topped up from the Molong creek which forms part of the Eastern boundary and there is also a bore to ensure the acres of gardens are always well maintained. There is a stand of 98 mature olive trees and all the land has been pasture improved. All the improvements to this lovely property have been done right and the huge 400sqm shed and workshop is no exception and provides a great space for machinery or additional storage. Most of the fencing is post and rail with irrigation to all the trees in the gardens. Once you drive up the tree lined entrance you will be hooked!

contact Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 sale $2,800,0000

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We have just listed this property and our photographer is so busy so you will have to wait for more photos. Close to Wentworth golf club and opposite the beautiful Ploughman’s wetlands features include: 797sqm block (approx.), greenhouse or outdoor alfresco. Separate accommodation downstairs with bathroom and separate entrance. 3 bedrooms plus office/4th bedroom upstairs with central bathroom. Generous open plan lounge/dining, kitchen, ducted gas and cooling.4 car garage/workshop, solar panels, water tank and more.

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33 byng street, orange

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Located on the north side of Byng street between Clinton and Sampson streets is this lovely circa 1930 property that has been in the loving care of the same family for decades. The property is in original condition with 3 large bedrooms all with built in robes and a 4th smaller bedroom, there are numerous living areas including dining, lounge and a large north facing family room. This lovely home presents like it has been caught in a time machine and is ready for new owners to put their stamp on it, only an inspection will reveal the quality of construction and charm of this lovely property.

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NAB This property is currently leased by the National Australia Bank and will be available with vacant possession from 1.1.2021. The approximate area is 400sqm and offers 3 under cover car parking spaces with plenty of on street parking as well. Opposite Robinson Park and in a handy location being a stroll to the main street.

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50 leewood drive contact Gary Blowes 0418 635 248 LEASE POA

BESPOKE INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY • • • • •

Bespoke laboratory / office building Located in Leewood estate with easy access to the Distributor Road Principally all brick in construction, and built with an express use in mind Is easily adaptable to numerous uses, however, would suit specialist uses Secure parking and enclosed yard

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cnr lords place + kite street 02 6362 1233

Visit all our listings at www.townsendrealestate.com.au www.domain.com.au 203 Lords Place, Orange

6362 4016

AUCTION On-site 12th December 1:00pm

43 BOTANIC WAY, ORANGE

FOR SALE $749,000

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20 CALVERT LANE, FOREST REEFS

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SATURDAY 1:00 - 1:30

Contact: Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957

Opportunities to own an old church like this are becoming extremely rare. Built in 1929, this charming church is untouched and in original condition. Constructed of brick with a tin roof it features beautiful lead-lined windows and timber floorboards. Sited on 3622 square metres the church has power connected and a provisional dwelling entitlement subject to council approval. With 270 degree views, panoramas extend to Canobolas in the west and over the Millthorpe and Blayney districts to the east. Some creative thinking and this little church could become a beautiful home or even a cosy Airbnb. Close proximity to Millthorpe means you could tap into the tourism potential with perhaps a gallery or artist’s studio. You are only limited by your imagination. This is a unique opportunity with the potential to be a real jewel in the Forest Reefs crown.

From the 820mm, over-width front door with Crimsafe screen door, through to the welcoming entry foyer that opens into the spacious kitchen/family/dining this homey is the epitome of family living. Not only does this Sturgeon built home feature four bedrooms and two bathrooms, it also features a home theatre room, a home office and double garage with internal access. Ducted gas heating throughout the home plus a split system air conditioner in the family to ensure year round comfortable living. Outside we offer an undercover barbeque area, north facing sun drenched back yard, garden shed and the piéce de résistance is the 9 metre x 6 metre fully lock up shed with power and concrete floor and driveway. Priced to sell quickly so the owners can move out of town; book your inspection as soon as possible, this won’t take long to sell.

FOR SALE $299,000

180 STRATHNOOK LANE, ORANGE

FOR SALE $880,000

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16 FLOOD STREET, CUDAL

Contact: Jen Stojanovic 0473 401 666

Contact: Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957

Sitting on 1114sqm of land backing onto a well maintained reserve and tucked away in the quaint village of Cargo. A perfect opportunity to purchase a quality home in a convenient location. This lovely brick home has been refurbished in tasteful neutral tones giving it a modern fresh feel. Boasting a large lounge area which flows to the modern kitchen with stainless steel two drawer dishwasher all situated with the combined dining.

Set on 100 acres, just past Clifton Grove and less than 15 minutes to the centre of Orange, ‘Alexander Park’ truly is a unique proposition. With about 85 acres of beautiful, open native Eucalypts and 15 acres of cleared country around the house and sheds the balance of privacy, aspect and convenience are second to none. One of the biggest sheds you’ll ever find on a block of this size is less than 5 years old, has over-spec concrete floors throughout, 2 x 3 metre high lift roller doors with an immense workshop area plus vehicle accommodation for at lease 6 cars.

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FOR SALE $419,000

‘TOTTENS’, LUCKNOW

FOR SALE CONTACT AGENT

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1 TORULOSA WAY, ORANGE

Contact: Jen Stojanovic 0473 401 666

Contact: Stephen Townsend 0427 631 957

Upon arrival, you are greeted by a neatly manicured front yard and driveway. Beautiful and spacious both inside and out, this home has a wealth of features and inclusions. Moving through the home there is a well appointed kitchen with electric cooking and a dishwasher. There is more than enough bench space and storage. Private landscaped gardens or entertain guests under the covered alfresco area – directly accessible from the rumpus room. To top things off there is an double length carport with access to the rear backyard.

Just over 350 acres of hill grazing; absolutely top shelf grazing country with 11 dams, bore, plus Summer Hill Creek frontage. Up to 50 acres of well drained sloping cultivation currently all sown to permanent pastures of phalaris, clovers, fescue and cocksfoot. 10 minutes east of Orange via the Mitchell Highway and with its’ own private bitumen road access. Minimal infrastructure includes a 3 bedroom fibro cottage, currently rented plus a 2nd dwelling entitlement available (STCA). One large earthen floor hayshed enclosed on three sides plus a smaller shed at the house.

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37 NATIONAL AVENUE, ORANGE • • • •

FOR SALE $1,100,000

Grand, circa 1948, beautifully built, double brick classic. Extraordinary location, surrounded by parklands, aquatic centre and close to CBD. Many gorgeous art deco features, including curved walls, stained glass windows and stunning polished floorboards. Step back in time to a magnificent era with a majestic modern twist. DOONE GRIST 0418 288 433 doone@williamsmachin.com.au

UNDER OFFER

24 McLAUGHLAN STREET, CUMNOCK 3 •

FOR SALE $280,000

• • • •

12 MARRIPOSA STREET, ORANGE

4 separate blocks of land 5100 sq metre or 1.25 acres, 50,000L rainwater tank plus town water connected. Easy walk to bowling club, swimming pool, general store and pub. Cute rural village, short drive to Molong and just 40 minutes to Orange. 3 bedroom (all with built ins) one bathroom house with 10kW solar power and 2 split system air-conditioning units. Open plan electric kitchen, dining and family area opening onto large north facing rear veranda with excellent country views.

25 CHURCHILL AVENUE, ORANGE 4

FOR SALE $610,000

• Open plan living, ducted heating / cooling. • Separate media room / second living space. • Fully enclosed yard with rear access. MARTY LYDEN 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au

UNDER OFFER

FOR SALE $419,000

• Immaculate, affordable family home on large block. • Multiple living spaces with fresh paint and new flooring. • Large bedrooms with new carpet. • North facing, landscaped rear yard with garden shed.

FOR SALE $259,000

Spacious living room plus dining area Large kitchen with ample storage Updated bathroom, separate toilet Enclosed rear yard with deck Single lock-up garage plus carport MARTY LYDEN 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au

1/5-12 KEITHIAN PLACE, ORANGE 3

• Recently renovated, tucked away in a quiet complex of only 8 units. • Exciting opportunity for a first home buyer, an investor or someone looking to downsize. • Walking distance to Canobolas High school & Kinross Wolaroi. • Enclosed rear yard with garden shed.

MARTY LYDEN 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au

• • • • •

FOR SALE CONTACT AGENT

UNDER OFFER

8/13 ANZAC PLACE, ORANGE

9 RACECOURSE ROAD, ORANGE

• Contemporary home nestled in Ploughmans Hill Estate.

MARTY LYDEN 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au

UNDER OFFER

MARTY LYDEN 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au

• Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in an established area. • Open plan living and kitchen area. • Covered back patio overlooking a large backyard. • Currently leased at $240 per week. DOONE GRIST 0418 288 433 doone@williamsmachin.com.au

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Have a say in our city’s future All are welcome at the Council Chambers tonight to learn about and ask questions on Council’s Future City plans.

The Future City project is Orange City Councils push to re-vitalise the Central Business District. The project aims to encourage more people to come to the Orange CBD and spend more time there, to build a CBD the people of Orange can be proud of. The Future City project is also about supporting current businesses and creating a CBD which will attracts new investment.

“We heard from a range of business owners and managers, listened to their opinions, received their input and have made a series of tweaks and changes to our designs to accommodate as many people as possible.” Cr Kidd said they are now keen to hear from all members of the community about the three-year plan.

This week’s forums (one held yesterday, the other tonight) is where the community can come along and ask questions on all topics including, proposed speed limit changes in the CBD, public art and business support measures.

“The Future City project is about more than a mall in Anson Street and a revitalisation of McNamara Lane, it’s about digital support for CBD businesses, improved traffic flow in the area, creating more parking on the outer blocks of the CBD and improving walking and cycle access from suburban areas,” he said.

“We have already held forums for business owners of the CBD and those were full of really productive, full and frank discussions about our plans,” said Orange Mayor Reg Kidd.

Also as part of the project Council has funded live, local music gigs, called for submissions to create public art, improved street lighting and a lot of underground

infrastructure updates. “It’s about making the CBD a place where people want to be, want to stay and can easily and safely navigate,” Cr Kidd said. “We want to talk with you, the community, about our plans and hear what you think of them. Whether it be an opinion on reducing the speed limit in the CBD to 40km/h, or a point of view on parking, footpaths, lighting, anything related to the CBD we would love to hear about it.” The workshops will be held tonight from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Council staff will give a presentation on the various aspects of the three-year project and there will be opportunities for questions and answers. All attendees must RSVP to Council’s engagement officer, Ellie Bryce on 0428632613.

FOR LISTING DETAILS HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE

www.mccarrons.com.au 119 Peisley St, Orange P: 6362 4755 34

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Brian Cullinane 0418 637 338

Jim Oates 0427 624 755

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WHATS HAPPENING AROUND THE REGION NOVEMBER 27: Live music @ the Blind Pig. 6.30pm: Dinner with tunes by the talented troupe Pengopuss. 9.30pm: Robbie Mortimer

Future Tunes @ Robertson Park The first in a series of afternoon, outdoor, live, local music performances featuring bluegrass, viola and guitar player Amy Viola, and crowdspleasers, The Hip Replacements. Gates open from 4.30pm with the first music performance to begin at 5.30pm. The event is expected to finish at about 7:30pm

NOVEMBER 28: Great Southern Nights at The Bowlo - NIGHT 2 Bill Kosseris, Kirsten Minnick, Jed Zarb. Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8.00pm Tickets available from Club Reception.

Live Music Saturdays @ Stockman’s Ridge Sun, Wine, great company and Live music from Luke Furbank. Free entry is free, but numbers are limited so be sure to book your spot. Music from 2pm.

100 Mile Groove presents ‘Vinyl Adventures in Hi Fi’ 6pm @ The Blind Pig Bring an album you like and they’ll spin a few tracks, while you enjoy some great food and drinks. Book your table and don’t miss out.

Simpsons Trivia Battle Royale @ The Lord Anson Put your Simpsons Trivia to the test at The Lord Anson Simpsons Trivia Battle Royale. Bookings essential via The Lord Anson Facebook page or 6361 4441

DECEMBER 4: Live at the Greenhouse Oli Statham Duo gig, live at The Greenhouse of Orange from 6pm

Justin Lander @ The Ophir Hotel Friday night fun with Justin performing in the Cabana Bar at the Ophir Hotel from 6:30pm

DECEMBER 5: JAM Orange presents live music at Bloomfield Hall JAM Orange presents the wonderful Genni Kane Band plus Andy Gordon & John Kane in concert at the Bloomfield Hall, 7-10pm. Tickets are $30 and strictly limited. Book online at www.jamorange.com.au or purchase at Lander’s Music.

DECEMBER 13: The Rotary Club of Orange Holiday Markets Join Rotary Club Of Orange at the Showground for their annual Christmas markets, featuring local artisans, delicious food and plenty of festive community spirit.

Local art pop-up hopefully just the beginning For the next three months, Orange’s Summer Center Shopping Centre will house a unique exhibition of local art. The pop exhibition in a prime vacant retail site, will be open five days a week and feature work from more than 40 Orangebased artists. It was more than a year ago that Orange City Life first spoke to local artist, Americanborn Hank Spirek, about the need for more hanging space for artists in Orange . And it was thanks to a campaign in our sister publication Newswatch that that dream has become a reality. “From what I understand the owner [of the Summer Centre] Paul Saunders, read one of those articles and offered us this space,” said Hank, who has found himself inundated with artists keen to take

advantage of the generous offer of the empty shopfront. “That was about six weeks ago, so I thad to then organise all the different groups, combine them into something that was doable. There are just so many artists that are looking for space and I had to turn down a fair few people.” Hank himself knows their frustration. “I’m tired of having to go to Sydney or Bowral to exhibit, I just can’t get a space in Orange. If there were more commercial galleries or if the commercial galleries were more open to exhibiting a wider range of artists this wouldn’t be so necessary but their just aren’t,” he said

“I produce forty, fifty pieces in a year and a lot of these artists do much the same. There is a lot of need and a lot of frustrated artists, but this is a start we’ll see what happens.” Given their prime exposure at the Summer Centre, Hank is hoping this could well be the start of more vacant shop front being offered for pop-up art venues. “We are hopeful that this is going to work out positive for us and if there are any businesses out there that have space that they are willing to let artists get for nix, I have artist with work to hang! There are 40 artists with work in this exhibition and there are many more we don’t have the space for!

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Slow roasted lamb rump with creamy kumara mash, grilled asparagus, dutch carrots, red currant reduction and micro herbs. Steeped in history, Duntryleague is one of the regions premier venues and is regarded by many as the most elegant landmark in Orange. Relax and enjoy lunch or dinner in the newly updated Brennan Room, or sit out on the sailed deck, absolutely perfect for alfresco dining during the warmer months. The new dinner menu at Duntryleague

has given members and visitors alike much to talk about. As Chef prides himself on using fresh, quality ingredients and specially crafted recipes.

little ones with kids menus and for the grown-ups, an all-day menu, with brunch from 7:30am-10:30am, lunch from 11am-5pm and dinner from 6pm-9pm.

Mouth-watering entrees include pictured; Half shell seared scallops with gremolata, Greek vinaigrette and micro herbs, enjoy the Trunkey Creek Smokey pork cutlets or the warm Cowra lamb salad and finish with the lemon cheesecake for dessert, with toasted pistachios and sweet cream.

Bookings are encouraged to avoid disappointment! Please contact reception to enquire about availability on 6362 3466.

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60th Wedding Anniversary Photos by EdithMay Gowing

Audrey and Rodney Tokin celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at the Oriana on Thursday November 12th . They were joined by their children for dinner, Ttheir celebrations had been downsized due to COVID-19 but they plan on another celebration with the extended family and friends next year after restrictions ease.

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Sue and Richard Tonkin

Juliet Hughes, Gary Davidson, Rodney Tonkin (front) Audrey Tonkin

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Rodney, Sue, Audrey and Richard Tonkin

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Calling central west artists!

Submissions open for Here/Now exhibition — JONATHAN ROE —

One of the highlights of the annual Orange Regional Gallery calendar and a unique chance for amateur artists to have work featured alongside some of our country’s greats. The Here/Now exhibition, is an annual community exhibition featuring artists from the central west. The Gallery is gearing up for the show— due to open from January 30 — and is calling on all central west artists to enter a digital submission before January 3. Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the annual Here/Now exhibition was a chance for local artists, particularly amateur artist to feature in a professional gallery.

year. This exhibition is always hugely popular in terms of the number of submissions but also the number of people through the doors.” The 2020/21 submission process has changed from previous years and is now digital. Entry is open to all artists over the age of 16, living in the local government areas of Orange, Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan Shire, Lithgow, Oberon, Parkes and Weddin Shire.

“To be able to say they’ve had their work featured in the same gallery as some of the country’s most renowned artists is a huge boost to the self-esteem of our aspiring artists,” Cr Kidd said.

Artists are encouraged to submit up to two works, including digital images, via email.bThe Gallery will select one work by each artist to include in the exhibition with artists notified in advance which work they should deliver.

“It’s also great to see established artists from our region entering their work in the exhibition every

Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair Scott Munro said the Here/Now exhibition

was an opportunity to showcase the talent in the region.

“I certainly hope 2021 is a much better year for those in the arts given what the pandemic restrictions have done to the industry.

“This popular exhibition provides an opportunity for all amateur and professional artists living in the central west to exhibit their artwork at the Gallery,” he said.

“I really want the community to come together to support this industry as best they can.” All the details and important dates for the Here/ Now Exhibition can be found on the submission form at www.orange.nsw.gov.au/gallery.

“Here/Now also offers locals and visitors a chance to experience the creativity of our region through a vibrant and varied exhibition of work.

If you would like to make a non-digital submission please call Claire Buchanan at the Gallery on 6393 8136.

In 2019 the Gallery received more than 380 artworks from 184 artists, including paintings,

Submissions close at 5pm Sunday, 3 January 2021.

drawings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and other interesting objects.

Here/Now will be on show in the Alan Sisley Gallery from Saturday 30 January – Sunday 28

“The Gallery is looking forward to another inspiring show in 2021,” said Cr Munro.

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Surprise 90th birthday Photos by EdithMay Gowing

The family and friends of Patricia Brearley surprised her with a 90th birthday party on Saturday November 14th. Approximately 40 guest gathered at Duntryleague Country Club for the occasion. Guests include those that had travelled form Noosa, The Gold Coast, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle , Sydney, Nowra, Kangaroo Valley and Molong for the occasion. Patricia worked at Bletchington Public School before moving away for 40 years but returned 3 years ago. She has 5 Children, 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Patricia Brearley

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The

Jukebox

with Bloomers

Rod Bloomfield is the host of the Radio 2EL 1089 Lunchtime music show

Better than the critics ever said! I was a massive fan of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) for ages before I learned, to my great surprise, that they stood accused of being “just a Beatles copy!” ELO certainly did give a very strong “tip of the lid” to the band that inspired them, but they were not the first to emulate certain sounds or styles of dominant bands of the era in which they grew up. So, no great sin there. After Electric Light Orchestra formed in the English city of Birmingham in 1970, the lineup was consistently based around Jeff Lynne, who was the songwriter, arranger, and one of those annoyingly talented multi-instrumentalists — guitar being his choice of weapon for live performances. Backing him up was always drummer Bev Bevan and keyboard player Richard Tandy. Around them swirled a stream of cellists, violinists, and other full time and guest brass and string instrumentalists. As a group though, they were too talented to wear the “Beatles plagiarists” label for long and by the late 70s and 1980s, they were the world’s biggest band. Their path to the very top of the rock ‘n’ roll world really started at the 1972 Reading Festival, where they found themselves on the line up following their first top 10 UK hit called “10538 Overture.”

Their third LP followed and was called “On The Third Day.” As the mid-70s arrived, the urge for Jeff Lynne to write and record a concept album led to ‘Eldorado,” their 4th LP, featuring the hit “Can’t Get It Out Of My Head.” Their next album was “Face the Music” in 76, and had two massive worldwide hits come from it: “Strange Magic” and “Evil Woman.” Although plenty of music fans were already raving about Electric Light Orchestra, and buying their albums and singles, the 6th release from the band saw them become — in some people’s minds — an overnight success. Their singles from the double LP “A New World Record” dominated radio playlists around the world. “Livin’ Thing,” was their first top 10 hit on Australian charts, making it to number 3, while “Telephone Line,” and “Rockaria” were both top 40 singles around the world. “Rockaria” featured Opera singer Mary Thomas at the start of the track. During the first take she started singing too early, stopped, quietly said “oops”, then started again. Lynne famously elected to release that copy. But if one double album was not enough, ELO then followed up with another in 1977’s “Out Of The Blue.”

The follow up album to their 1972 self-titled debut release was the imaginatively titled “Electric Light Orchestra 2” which featured a cover of the Chuck Berry hit “Roll Over Beethoven.”

“Sweet Talkin’ Woman” was the biggest hit, and “Mr Blue Sky” also sold well in overseas markets, but Australia remained slightly lukewarm, with both songs making number 42 here.

It reached number 49 in Australia, but was top 10 in the UK in early 1973, and landed them chart success in the US.

It may not have been a huge hit, but I challenge anyone to listen to “Mr Blue Sky” and NOT feel good afterwards! It is

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one of those songs that makes you happy! Their next album was massive! “Discovery” went Multi-platinum everywhere, number 1 in Australia, and featured “Don’t Bring Me Down,” which made it to number 4, while strong album sales blunted the chart impact of “Shine A Little Love,” and “Confusion,” but both singles had plenty of radio airplay. Soon after, the band started losing luster as Jeff Lynne focused on writing, producing and performing on much of the soundtrack to Olivia Newton John’s movie Xanadu. The 1981 concept album “Time” didn’t manage the fan support around the world of previous efforts. Contractual obligations meant that Electric Light Orchestra were not allowed to quietly die with the albums “Secret Messages” and “Afterglow” being released in the early 80s to avoid legal action from CBS. Jeff Lynne has never been idle though, with the Travelling Wilbury’s in 1989 being one of his famous pet projects. Managing to round up Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Roy Orbison (shortly before his death) was something special. And ELO are still touring after Lynne and Richard Tandy, now in their early 70s, got back together in 2014. The critics “Beatles covers band” and “very uncool” labels were met with ELO simply selling loads of records — that’s a very cool response! Join Rod Bloomfield for the “Jukebox Show” on Radio 2EL 1089am Monday to Friday between 12 and 3pm.

— Melise Coleman — It was all systems go on Friday as Junior futsal teams went head to head in round six of the summer competition at Sir Neville Howse Stadium. We captured the entertaining game between the under 10’s Yeeters and Red Devils. A hard yet fair game was played on both sides, well done boys!

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OCLife — Reader’s Short Story

n r u t r hne ow… By Gail Knight.

The rain had come at last giving life to the parched land.

the children obeyed. Packets of chalk were high on the shopping list when they went to Mt. Isa.

Alma sat on the old veranda swing, listening to the deafening sound as it pelted down on the rusty iron roof of the farmhouse. She watched as muddy water swirled and splashed creating ripples over dry cracked ground that was once her vegie patch. The drought had broken at last but it was too late to save anything, her garden was the least of it. Two water bores and the dams had dried up, cattle, sheep and crops were lost. Luckily the homestead bore was still working.

He was always a difficult man, even in death. It was his adamant wish to be buried not cremated, so of course Jack and Joanne were determined to do the right thing, and organised a burial service. If the rains had come a little earlier it wouldn’t have been such a problem, but expecting those poor grave diggers to go down six foot in unrelenting earth was a bit much to ask. It took them nearly two weeks to get a hole anywhere near deep enough to take the casket. Not to mention dragging out the whole funeral procedure.

Water poured from the leak on the corner of the veranda. Alma sighed; Tom was always going to fix that but never got around to it. The gutters were overflowing due to a build- up of leaves and rubbish; he wasn’t one to keep up with jobs about the place. Well, there was no need to fret over his short comings now, Tom was gone. Walking to the veranda’s edge Alma looked at the path toward the main gate. It was now a flood of muddy water over old concrete, where Jack and Joanne used to draw an aeroplane hopscotch with chalk. How they loved that game, she played with them some days. Tom scowled at them over it and demanded the chalk be removed every day. Alma smiled at the memory,

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The old tyre swing hanging from the gum tree swayed in the strong wind, the rope frayed with time would surely snap. Jack had spent many an hour on it as did his children after him. The remains of the old tree house still clung to the branches. Wally Jennings helped Jack build it when he was on a rare visit during shearing time one year. It was kind of him to do so; there wasn’t a lot to keep the children entertained in this god–forsaken hole. As a young girl she had met Tom when he was in Adelaide doing a course in agriculture. He had swept her off her feet, and after a courtship of three months he made her his bride. Reality hit when she arrived at her future home in

outback Queensland to live in isolation. For the first few years of married life they lived with Tom’s parents, who owned the property. Tom inherited when his father passed on and his mother, Martha, went into a nursing home in Longreach. Martha was a robust woman with a sharp tongue. Alma always seemed to be on the end of it, Tom’s choice of wife did not meet his mother’s approval. Harold, his father, treated her well, but he was rarely at the homestead spending weeks at a time out on some part of the station, mustering stock… or to get away from Martha. Life was hard; she had to learn how to live off the land. Grow vegetables from seed, plough fields and milk cows. A big adjustment for a girl raised in the city. When she fell pregnant with Jack she was terrified the Flying Doctor wouldn’t arrive in time to get her to Mt. Isa. Tom told her she was stupid to worry. Alma smiled ruefully, her stay in hospital with the children’s births were a pleasant break away from home. Tom was laid to rest in the small community of Bedourie alongside a few of his so called friends. He wasn’t a church- going man but Joanne was able to persuade a Presbyterian minister from Mt. Isa to officiate. Alma sat herself back on the swing seat and rocked it gently. Funny how cousins she didn’t know existed and his brother,

Reader’s Short Story — OCLife

who he hadn’t seen in years, managed to make it to the funeral. Andy chose to follow another career path, so Harold cut him out of his will. Tom did manage to compensate Andy with a little money, putting more debt on the property. None of her family could make it… said it was too far to travel. The truth being they couldn’t stand him. Alma didn’t hold it against them; Tom had been quite rude on occasions when they did visit. He became more disagreeable with age; Jack was forever in the firing line. When he was old enough he left home to find himself in the city. Became an accountant, did well for a boy educated on School of the Air. Tom was furious; he wanted him to take over the property. The rain was relentless and Alma was quite damp from the spray, so she made her way inside. The house was hot so she opened windows to allow the wind to gush in. Curtains billowed like boat sails and small ornaments toppled to the floor. Alma welcomed the coolness and ignored any damage that might occur. Joanne was the apple of her father’s eye. She loved the land and all that went with it. A fine seat in the saddle, she could outride any stockman; she met her husband at a cattle muster. It was a good marriage, Ed had his head screwed on the right way and he knew how to make money on the land. Tom had no ambition; he let things go and gradually got further into debt. Money was always tight… even though she tried to save by sewing for herself and the children, she had tried to make shirts for Tom but he refused to wear them. On shopping trips to Mt. Isa she would take preserves, jams and pickles to sell at a craft shop to make extra money. In all the years of her married life she had only returned to Adelaide three times: A two week holiday when the children were small and attending the funerals of her parents.

a blocked flue that belched smoke whenever she put a fire in it, another thing Tom didn’t get around to fixing, sat forlornly on the hearth. She had given up trying to use it long ago, relying on the kerosene cooker or the barbecue. Salads were high on the list for her visitors, thanks to Joanne who stocked the cool-room for her. When Tom had to be hospitalised, Joanne had come from Cloncurry to stay and help out. Ed taxied them back and forth to Mt. Isa in his aeroplane to visit Tom. Jack brought his family home when it was near the end. It was a great comfort to Alma having them around. The rain had eased to a steady beat on the roof and the curtains had settled to a gentle flutter. Alma went to the refrigerator to pour herself a cold drink. She sipped it slowly, thinking what a shame it was Joanne and Ed had no children. It was her own children that had prevented her from leaving Tom and his run–down property. Her love for him had died long ago, but despite all the unhappiness over the years Jack and Joanne loved their father. The radio crackled in the next room, she wandered in to answer it thinking it would be Joanne or Wally Jennings from the adjoining station checking up on her. It was the bank manager; he was concerned for her in the present weather conditions, and even though foreclosure was in a few days he was happy to give her extended time if she needed it. The weather would be the only hiccup with her departure from this hell hole that had robbed her of her best years. She looked at the shabby furniture and worn linoleum, most of it had belonged to Martha. The bank was welcome to it all. It was her turn now… Settling back in the old armchair Alma closed her eyes, enjoying the sound of constant rain on the roof, with the hum of the old generator throbbing in the background. How strange it would be to actually see people every day.

When her father passed away he had left Alma It had been a lonely life. Oh, there were the and her sister, Joan, a tidy sum of money. She camp drafts and rodeos that Tom, and later had never told Tom about her inheritance, he Joanne, followed around. Alma didn’t enjoy them would have insisted she put it into the property; that much, but it was a chance to see other instead she had put it on a term deposit in an people, and sometimes put a face to a person Adelaide bank. Over time with gained interest she may have spoken to on the radio. it was quite a sum, enough for her to buy a villa in a retirement village in Bowden. Her sister Everyone had left the day before… lucky for Joan and husband Lance had helped her arrange them the rain had held off, if it continued to it, so all she had to do was gather up a few pour the roads would soon be impassable. clothes and photographs, there was nothing else Alma sighed; she would be stuck here as well! worth taking. It felt strange with just herself in the house. Yes, it was her turn now… she still had a Looking around she chuckled, the old stove with

few good years left; it was time to live again, converse with humans instead of chickens, cats and dogs. No more worry of drought, floods, bushfires and snakes. Jack and Joanne had been lost for words when she told them of her plans. They of course had no idea about the money from their grandfather; Joanne was planning on Alma moving to Cloncurry to live with her and Ed. After digesting the news they appeared to be happy for her. Alma chuckled; she guessed they were also a bit relieved to not have the worry of her. She would miss Joanne of course, and she didn’t see Jack all that often, but they could telephone and have holidays. It was her time now and she was looking forward to a better life and going home… to Adelaide. Alma looked out the window and sighed. She would have to wait until the weather cleared, so Ed could fly her out. Alma buttoned her new cashmere cardigan and checked her handbag. Joan and Lance would be along shortly to take her to bingo. It had become a weekly ritual since her arrival here and to be honest, she found it a little boring, not that she would ever tell them! The villa was lovely, and the new furniture, but she did miss the space of the rambling old house, and she missed her old dog Rusty. Adjusting to her new lifestyle would take her awhile. The noise of the traffic troubled her and she hadn’t ventured to the stores without Joan as yet. A knock at the door alerted her to her sister’s arrival, she would endure another game of bingo, and lunch afterward was always quite nice. As she settled herself in the car with Lance and Joan, Alex from the villa two doors away, gave her a wave, making her feel a little nervous. A few days previously he had invited her to go and see a movie with him one afternoon. Alma had politely refused his offer; she had no wish for male company. Some days she missed the peace and quiet of the outback, and chatting to Wally Jennings on the radio, and Joanne. Adelaide had certainly changed since she was a girl… perhaps it was a mistake to come back. Suppressing a sigh she looked out of the car window at the lineup of traffic on the road. This had been her dream… her escape to a better way of life… Maybe in time she would become accustomed to it all.

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ANSWERS ON CLASSIFIEDS PAGE

I N B T K A I E B A F

N G T U Y R M T G A

A O L A U I H O K K A I D O

P A L K A N G A L I A A B E A G N L R E

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M R E K C O C U H L A O

I E R H U A T R O E B L B O N O C D

L I R S Z V R M R S I E F L N K

G U R R A D I O K R Y Y A B T I P A A W A S R O H A J I F I L H O R A O X T

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K A H Z U Y O A S O V I G P E A

FIND-A-DOG

D N A L D N U O F W E N

In this Find-a-Word puzzle are concealed 71 kinds of dog. Some are well-known, some obscure, some are wild. If you find them all, the remaining letters in order will spell out a bonus dog.

H F K I

AFGHAN, AIDI, AKBASH, AKITA, ALANO, AZIAT, BARAK, BASENJI, BASSET, BEAGLE, BICHON, BORZOI, BOXER, COCKER, COLLIE, COYOTE, CULPEO, CUR, DALMATIAN, DHOLE, DINGO, FEIST, FOX, GRIFFON, HOKKAIDO, HOUND, HOVAWART, HUSKY, JINDO, KAI, KANGAL, KARWANI, KEESHOND, KERRY, KROMI, KURI, KUVASZ, LAIKA, LIMER, LURCHER, LYCAON, MASTIFF, NEWFOUNDLAND, NIZINNI, OTTO, PAPILLON, PASHMI, PATOU, PEKINESE, POODLE, PRESA, PUG, PULI, RAJAPALAYAM, SALUKI, SHARPEI, SPANIEL, SPITZ, STABIJ, SUSSEX, TALBOT, TATRA, TESEM, TORNJAK, TOSA, URRADOR, WOLF, XIASI, YORKIE, YUZHAK, ZORRO. © 2020 Colin Richardson All rights reserved.

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NEW SOUTH WALES FIND-A-NAME

Hidden in the map below are the names of 95 cities, towns and localities in New South Wales. All are listed in the index of postcodes of NSW. Search in horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines in either direction. No name uses more than one letter of any other one name. The remaining letters will spell a mystery name.

L L A N D I L O O L E U

L A R W O B R A P O E L

E P W A R A T A H U G T

F P O S N H R A I T O I C

N I N G O G E O R H O M R

E N E E T N E D M A C O E R B

R Y D A L I Y U R E B A M O O I

G R E A A T W B E O T B O U D D I

D R N G D R O B I R B A R R A N

N E M G O L G O L D T E N E L I

O B E A A A R Y L I N P E E L R D

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A R E G Y G U D E N O C S I I B A

G A N A N E E L L O F T U S A I R A A

N U R W O L L A R V A L L A H M L L E B

O C O A E E R B H A R T L E Y B A R G O

Y L H L G Z U T A O B M I D B U I B

T O A A O D R E M R A M E A R B

N O T R O M A B A N G O R Y

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G O G N U D G A Y

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ANSWERS ON CLASSIFIEDS PAGE

List of names: ALBURY, APPIN, ARGYLE, AUBURN, AVON, AWABA, BAGO, BALRANALD, BANGOR, BARA, BARGO, BELL, BERRY, BIALA, BIMBI, BODALLA, BOUDDI, BOWRAL, BRAEMAR, BYNG, CAMDEN, CHATSWOOD, COOGEE, CREMORNE, DALTON, DARETON, DEEWHY, DELEGATE, DORRIGO, DUBBO, DUNGOG, DURAL, EBOR, EDEN, EUSTON, GALSTON, GLEBE, GOLGOL, GRENFELL, GRETA, GUYRA, GYMEA, HARTLEY, HAY, HORNSBY, INDI, JUNEE, KEW, KIAH, KIAMA, KYOGLE, LARGS, LAWSON, LEURA, LLANDILO, LOFTUS, LORNE, LOUTH, MANILDRA, MENAI, MILA, MORTON, NARRABRI, NEUREA, NOWRA, OBLEY, OOLONG, OOMA, OOTHA, OPHIR, ORANGE, PEEL, QUIRINDI, RABY, ROTO, ROZELLE, RUSE, RYDAL, SCONE, TEMORA, TILPA, TINGHA, TOOLOOM, UARBRY, UKI, ULTIMO, VALLA, WAGGAWAGGA, WARATAH, WHEEO, WOLLAR, WYEE, YASS, YOUNG, ZARA © 2020 Colin Richardson All rights reserved

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1 Allow 2 Petty quarrel 3 Circle of light 4 Wanderer 5 Lyric poem 6 Surgical instrument 9 Back of the neck 13 Period of time 15 Deserve 16 Tentacle 18 Cold dish 21 Appendage 22 Single occasion 24 Part of the verb ‘to be’

WORD FIND J I F F Y N M E Y S O O N

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CASUAL PART-TIME We are looking to add to our friendly and professional team. We require a qualified, experienced hairdresser to work on a casual part-time basis. With modern facilities, quality products and an easygoing, relaxed atmosphere Rhonda’s Hair Salon is a great place to begin a fresh new year! We are looking for • A fully qualified hairdresser • A reliable and friendly team player • A professional who takes pride in producing quality finishes • A good communicator with excellent customer service skills If you meet the essential requirements and would like to seize this great opportunity, please send your resume to Rita at info@rhondashairstylingsalon.com.au or call on 6362 7276

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THUMBS DOWN to the girl who thought it was OK to verbally abuse me over social media, seriously get a life and go get help as your behaviour is inappropriate.

THUMBS UP to Sam at Orange Health Service. During my recent stay in the surgical ward, her funny character, earrings and cheeriness made me smile during a tough time.

THUMBS DOWN to the person who stole BUDDHA from our front verandah at 11-30p.m. Sunday 15th November...Please return, sentimental value...

THUMBS DOWN to the disrespectful people who do not discard their masks into a bin at the hospital. Yes, itâ€™s COVID, yes everyone needs to wear a mask but could the cleaners do a once over of the carpark and outside areas to pick up all the discarded masks that are just thrown onto the ground. THUMBS UP to Lauren at Dan Murphyâ€™s for her great customer service, always has a smile and happy to help.

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THUMBS UP and THUMBS DOWN I visited your beautiful town last week and had a wonderful time seeing all your attractions. I enjoyed wondering around and visited the Botanical Gardens and Cook Park, where I found some very sorry looking birds kept in an antiquated aviary. Is this really necessary in this day and age. I would much prefer to see them in the wild as I am sure most people would. If they canâ€™t be set free for whatever reason, how about a bit of a spruce up to the aviary. It just made me sad looking at them? HUGE THUMBS UP to Alison at Commonwealth Bank Orange. My son and I had a reason to make an inquiry on 12/11. Alison gave us concise and accurate information in a very professional manner. She treated us with respect which is often lacking these days.

BIG THUMBS UP to Chloe and the gang at Tony Leahey service department. Baby Hyundai is humming again.

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A HUGE DOUBLE THUMBS UP to the THUMBS DOWN November 19-25 to drivers who fail to follow arrows in the Summer Centre and Aldi car parks. I have complained to the Summer Centre over this matter, but it all seems too hard to do anything about it. Some visible signage might help for a start. Although who knows. Some people are just ignorant.

A HUGE THUMBS UP for the driver of dual cab ute who stopped to help me on Southern feeder and Forest Rd intersection on Wednesday evening. Thank you very much.

THUMBS UP to the Orange Pallative Care Service. Great team of people with a great attitude towards helping those of us who are battling through serious and emotionally distressing health issues with family members.

THUMBS UP to the 2 young guys at The Coronet Milk Bar, Gary and Brendon. They made 2 old girls the best milkshakes weâ€™ve had in many years, reminded us of-the good old days. Such nice young men, friendly and chatty. Their parents should be very proud of them and the Coronet is lucky to have them. I remember when milkshakes cost 1 shilling.

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