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Friday 18 December 2020 at 4.30pm The Wharf Revue

Friday 18 December 2020 at 5pm Future Tunes, a series of afternoon, outdoor, live music performances. The Future Tunes live music series continues with a gig on the 18 December featuring JaFFer, bringing some soul, funk and RnB to the stage, along with the Neil Gill Band to play all the easy listening pop favourites. There’s also a special performance from the Orange Regional Conservatorium Choir to put you in the Christmas spirit.

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Just two more issues after this one before we break for Christmas folks! Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun.

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Between Orange City Life, Newswatch and Hearts for Orange, we’ve hopefully been keeping everyone amused and entertained and informed in one way or another, more so than in times gone by. Our Newswatch publications seems to have struck a chord with a lot of people and Hearts for Orange, come year’s end will have spent nearly $50,000 in prizes and promotion to support our local retailers. We’re feeling pretty proud about what we’ve done there and appreciated the support of local retailers along the way. Keeping our retailers profitable and happy is absolutely crucial if we want Orange to stay ahead in the game. 2021 could prove to be a year when this will become more obvious than ever.

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There’s still plenty of prizes to be won before year’s end and some involve decent amounts of money. Please take time to read about our current competitions and promotions in this issue, that’s if you have a mind to spend a few minutes to enter some of them. Readers probably don’t realise it, but during the course of a year, we give away tens of thousands of dollars in prizes in one way or another. It adds up doesn’t it?

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It’s another great issue of OC Life and this week we have another short story to enjoy. Greg McFarland wrote this one and I like it! I think you will too. Of course, all the usuals are here along with some more nice stories about locals who are doing great things. I hope you read and enjoy every page.

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For the newsier readers, this week’s issue of Newswatch will be out again for you to pick up free on Saturday morning as usual. Dave Dixon and others on my team are really doing a great job with Newswatch and I honestly think it is far superior and more relevant reading to what appears elsewhere. Newswatch can only get better and we’ll be looking at that early in 2021. Until next week folks, go well!

Life words of encouragement “I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ’Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.”

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Showcasing the best

OF ORANGE TO AUSTRALIA AND THE WORLD! — JONATHAN ROE —

After years spent showing Australians the best of India, Morocco and other exotic destinations, Tour Operator Nicole Farrell is now showcasing the local delights of her own region to the world.

“I was in denial for some time,” says Nicole, who’d spent three years running her own boutique international tour company, Red Door Tours, before the pandemic struck.

this great stuff on my own, so all my friends on my tour were like let’s get Tuk-tuks here tonight and we’ll go out and see all the monuments lit up.”

“This year I had ten international trips booked and tours were full everything was just going so well with the business and then… COVID.”

But as they went to leave the hotel, the rest of Nicole’s tour group joined them.

Born and raised in Orange, Nicole’s entire career has revolved around travel in some fashion or another. Trained as an early childhood teacher, she spent eight years teaching in Singapore and Hong Kong before returning to Australia, where she next set up an online craft company importing goods from China. “When I moved back from Hong Kong I saw all these things that weren’t available in Australia, so I decided to start importing them, this was when online was very new, but the craft business allowed me to go to China every year and buy new products,” says Nicole. And it was not long after selling that business, that travel took Nicole down yet another career path. “Well that’s a funny story,” says Nicole, who after the sale of the craft business had booked herself on a tour to India. “The tour was I call it a ‘fake tour.’ It was very superficial, there was no meeting the locals, it was all in gated hotels — everything about it was just fake! But I had arrived earlier and already done 4

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and they haven’t even highlighted that… people are really wanting to connect more with where things are from and who owns the company and that sort of thing. So when we finish the morning walking tour the platter we have is fully local and I can tell people about the cheese and where it is made and all that sort of thing.

“It was only meant to be six of us sneaking, but then everyone was there… and so then I was just running side tours off that fake tour!” said Nicole.

“People want that connection, they are wanting the story behind it, and they are wanting to support regional places, so the response has been great!”

“And so it just happened. I came home and started an international tour business.” But then of course, the coronavirus spread throughout the world and borders slammed shut. “I came home with those first people who had to quarantine at home, so I spent two weeks in my house on my own… In April people were still hopeful that this was a short-term thing, but I think reality sunk in around the end of May, that this is not going anywhere, that things would have to change.” Nicole took a call centre job to get by, but it wasn’t long before she decided to follow another of her long-held travel dreams; showcasing what we have right here on our own doorsteps. “It started with one walking food tour,” says Nicole. “I had the idea because I’d done food tours around the world and I loved them. Food is such a good connection to the culture and the people and the country, but if you come to Orange outside of our festival times, there’s really not that

...I was quite shocked by how much we do produce in the region and the diversity... connection to the food here or what’s grown in the region.” And so Nicole’s Country Food Trail tours were born. From one daily walking tour, Nicole has grown her offering to include local history tours and visits to some of our region’s best producers. “I was quite shocked by how much we do produce in the region and the diversity,” says Nicole. “There are some places in town that you’d be surprised by how much local stuff is on their menu

When international borders eventually reopen, Nicole is looking forward to taking groups overseas again, but her love for all things local will continue. “I will run the two businesses side by side... probably forever!” said Nicole. “I think they complement each other well, I’ve already had a lot of people on the walking tours who, when it opens up again are going to go to Morocco with me. “I’m always looking for good new things to do. So I may take some smaller groups regionally myself and just see what happens, where the demand is and what people are looking for… “A New Zealand tour company are talking to me about bringing people out regionally, so it would be great to offer these sorts of tours to international guests and get them to experience the best of regional Australia. That will be exciting!”

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Supporting kids in need this Christmas — MELISE COLEMAN —

Christmas wishes for more than 200 local children and young adults have been placed on Christmas trees at Veritas House office in Orange, the charity is now calling on the Orange community to help bring some Christmas cheer to these special young people. Veritas has set up Christmas Giving Trees at their offices at 29 Sale Street, Orange. With more Christmas wishes to fulfil than ever before, they are calling on local residents to embrace the spirit of giving and purchase a gift for a child or young person who is at risk or experiencing homelessness, or unlikely to receive a gift this year due to hardship. Each tree has gift tags on display that contain the Christmas wish list for each child, local residents simply select a tag and bring it back over the next couple of weeks with their preferably unwrapped gift. “The number of young people Veritas is supporting

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to either move from the Out-of-Home Care system and into independent living, or who are living with Foster Carers, is currently at its highest level for our agency,” said Veritas House CEO, Jody Pearce. “The Christmas period is also one of our busiest at our youth refuges in Orange and Bathurst; so we are hopeful the local community will get behind our Christmas Appeal again this year.” Ms Pearce acknowledged that with the challenges faced because of COVID-19 this year, it may be tougher than ever to achieve their goal of providing a gift to every one of the children and young people Veritas supports. In light of this, Veritas has created an additional option where residents keen to support the appeal, but who don’t want to attend Veritas, to collect a tag or visit shopping centres, can simply call Veritas on 1300 011 973 and staff will provide details for a child’s wishlist, so the gift

can be purchased online and delivered to Veritas. Alternatively, residents can simply make a taxdeductible donation, and Veritas caseworkers will organise to purchase a child’s gift. “Last year we had a number of parents bring their children in to select a tag and purchase a gift, so they could learn the importance of giving gifts, not simply receiving. We also had a number of businesses in the region replace their office Kris Kringle with buying gifts for our clients, which was a huge contribution towards filling our tree and providing gifts to all of the children in our care,” said Jody. “We are hoping local residents and businesses will not be put-off by concerns about Covid and will use one of the options we have available to assist us to bring some joy into the lives of special local children this Christmas, so that we can make Christmas Day a special day the children will truly remember.”

Veritas House is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in the Central West nearly 40 years ago and has grown to become one of the largest providers of foster care and youth homelessness services in the region, supporting more than 800 children and young people each year.

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Visit Santa the COVID safe way — MELISE COLEMAN —

Orange Camera House are giving our local families the chance to catch up with the guy in the big red suit, in a very COVID safe way.

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Santa has made his way from the North Pole to Shop 2, 186 Anson Street (next to the Salvation Army Store) to spread some Christmas Joy after a rough year. Like us, Santa has to keep his 1.5 metres to keep his health in check so he has the strength to deliver all of the gifts for Christmas! Which means, Camera House have created an awesome studio set keeping everyone’s health in mind.

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The team at Orange Camera House will be working every day until Christmas taking Santa photos, finishing up on Christmas Eve.

Trish added, “We are actually finding that children are appreciating the 1.5 metres, without having to get up close and personal with Santa. They are enjoying the experience just as much!”

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“It’s been sad enough for long enough, it was time to have some sparkle in our lives,” Trish smiled. “It feels so good to have Santa here and to be doing photos, because we didn’t think we would be able to for so long.”

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Summer’s here - the Festive season is just around the corner! It’s a wonderful time of year, especially after the difficulties which 2020 has thrown at all of us. Furry friends have been faithful companions through the uncertainties - you can show them how much you love them in return, by making sure they’re happy and healthy as can be. Protection from disease with vaccinations, prevention of parasites and regular check ups with the vet are gifts your pet will thank you for!

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Cats need an annual injection to protect them from CatFlu, feline enteritis, and if your cat goes outside, Feline AIDS. Regular worming for cats is important – for the good health of your cat and also to protect your family. If your cat uses a litter tray, then the careful disposal of soiled litter is essential and, ideally, the tray should be disinfected weekly with boiling water. Remember that if your cat or dog is going to a boarding kennels this summer, you will be asked to show an up-todate vaccination certificate, or he or she might be turned away. And if your dog is lucky enough to be going on holiday with you, you will need to plan extra parasite protection as paralysis ticks are a dangerous threat to your dog. You’ll find a range of flea and tick prevention products for sale in our reception area and, most importantly, friendly advice about all aspects of caring for your pet. Happy Christmas to you and your pets, from Dr Judith and all of the team!

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More than just trays: Trojan Group Australia launches in-house powder coating — JONATHAN ROE —

Since launching in 2017, local tray manufacturer Trojan Trays Australia has built a name for quality products and shown that there is a bright future for regional manufacturing. Recently celebrating three years in business, Trojan launched their latest venture; Trojan Powder Coating. In-house powder coating is something that was always on their radar, said Trojan’s Managing Director Steven Turnbull, as it means they can reduce manufacturing costs and, importantly, control the quality of their product from beginning to end. “It also gives us another revenue stream outside of where our core market is,” said Steven. “This is a completely separate market to our core business — it assists the core business, but it is a separate market in that people still get things powder coated, even if the new car market isn’t buying trays.” As if the extended drought of the past few years wasn’t enough of a challenge for a young business, the global pandemic really highlighted the need to diversify and strive for greater efficiency. “In April, we lost 90 percent of our turnover,” said Steven. “We picked up some work in between then and the end of the financial year, which kept us going, but it made us focus on pulling the belt in a little bit tighter and seeing what we could squeeze out of the place,

which we might not have necessarily done at that time.

have had to take the bullbar off and send it elsewhere, but now it’s an add-on we can do for our customers.”

“So COVID gave us a lot of time to work on the business, not just running around in the business, and we’ve done a lot in the last six months.”

“Yes,” said Steve. “We can pull your bullbar off, pull your steps off, pull wheels off, all while the car is here and then you get that car back as a complete service.

Heading Trojan Powder Coating is Stephen Nebauer, a technician of more than 25 years’ experience. “That is the other advantage we have here, to have someone who really knows what they are doing. We also have two Toyota factory-trained technicians and accessory fitters, which means a lot!” said Trojan Trays Executive Director Greg Robinson. “Our customers can rest assured that their car is in safe hands here. Our technicians and accessory fitters are the best in the business!” Trojan Powder Coating not only means greater efficiency during the manufacturing process, but it also expands the services Trojan can now offer their customers. “If someone comes in and wants a tray, we can walk out to their car and can say, why don’t we powder coat your bulbar for you while you are here?” said Greg.

Member for Orange Phil Donato is a big supporter of local industry and took the time last week to inspect Trojan’s new Powder Coating facility

“We couldn’t offer that before, because we would

“So it’s not just that we powder coat, and not just that we do trays, but we can fit bullbars and we can strip cars, we can do all of that work in between as well — no one else does that. Since launching Trojan Powder Coating last month, they have had good support from local businesses, said Greg, who is predicting big things for Trojan in 2021. “It has been a massive investment and the next step forward for Trojan, but it’s all about that next step of growth and getting ready for next year,” he said. “The drought is over, well almost, they’ve had ripper crops, the beef industry is on fire and people are spending money, the car market is on fire. It is all heading in the right direction, but you can’t be complacent, which is why we are always looking forward to the next thing.”

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A service to remember loved ones lost — JONATHAN ROE —

Christmas is just around the corner and while for most of us it is a time of joy, for some it can be a painful reminder of those loved ones no longer with us. On December 16, the Orange Uniting Church will hold a Service of Solace, a place for people to remember and honour their loved ones ahead of the festive season. “Many people find it hard to deal with their feelings when they are supposed to be merry and happy and yet are feeling a certain amount of grief at seeing the empty chair at the Christmas table,” said retired Uniting Church minister Alan Robinson. It was more than two decades ago, that Alan first held a Service of Solace, at the behest of a family grieving a tragic accident. “I was a Uniting Church minister at Mona Vale and I was mowing my lawn one afternoon when I heard an explosion up the street and somebody said there had been a serious accident,” he said. “I discovered that a large semi-trailer had lost control on Mona Vale hill and gone down and went through this house and a little girl in the house was killed.” Alan made himself known and was there to support and provide pastoral care to the family. He later

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presided over the funeral. “Coming into Christmas a whole lot of family and friends of theirs came to me and basically said, we can’t face Christmas without Nicole, it is just too difficult to have her missing. So, I put together from various resources a service that would help them,” said Alan, who made the service an annual community service. “I thought that was so appreciated and so significant that I decided… and have done it, every year since that time,” said Alan. “This year I think will be particularly important, because people have been locked away from loved ones interstate and so forth and there has been a lot of difficulty in addition to other aspects of the virus outbreak that has caused people a certain amount of grief and uncertainty… there have been deaths and people I think who would have attended a funeral of somebody, but couldn’t because of restricted numbers, and they are probably carrying some unresolved grief and feelings about that.

“So I’m hoping that people will come — and they certainly don’t have to be a member of our church or a church,—but if they feel like it is going to be helpful to go somewhere where they can remember somebody ,then we hope this helps them a lot.” Alan said the service will be very low-key and very meditative. He said people will have an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a lost loved one, and even to bring along a photograph or a memento that reminds them of that person and tie it on a Christmas tree. “I think the relief people have is: I have remembered this person, I have celebrated their life, and so I can let go of it now and actually enjoy Christmas without feeling guilty about enjoying Christmas,” he said. The service will commence at 6pm, Wednesday 16 December at Orange Uniting Church Hall, 217 Anson St, Orange. Please register at Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.com.au) or at the Orange Uniting Church Office by phone 6362 5788 or email orange@nswact.uca.org.au

T S I C A M R A H P W E WELCOMES N Blooms Pharmacy would like to introduce new pharmacist Annika Rookyard and welcome her to our team. Annika is a pharmacist of seven years’ experience and has spent nearly four years working in the Orange area. As a Qualified Diabetic Educator she has a passion for helping diabetic patients reach their treatment goals and managing their medications. Annika is available to discuss a range of diabetic issues including: • New medications and life style changes • Side effects of medications • Blood Glucose meters

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and has access to subsidised machines for patients who may require an upgrade. Our pharmacy currently offers a seven day a week home delivery service. Deliveries are free Monday to Saturday, with a $5 charge on Sundays. Home deliveries are a service that has grown over the COVID-19 months and we continue to enjoy providing this convenience to our community. We now also have portable Eftpos for our customers to pay with. Recently, our pharmacy became a NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provider — another exciting expansion of our services. Blooms Pharmacy is proudly locally owned and operated. For the past seven years, owner Melanie Moses has provided customers with an exceptional level of friendly and caring service and works hard to continue meeting all your health care needs.

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STAGE 3 OF THE SOUTHERN FEEDER ROAD UPGRADE NOW UNDERWAY In a big win for motorists in and around Orange, the first sod has been turned on the next stage of the long-awaited Southern Feeder Road in Orange.

This is a big investment but it’s a big project and it’s exactly the type of investment we need to be making into our growing regional cities.

Stage 3 covers a 2km stretch of road that will go from Elsham Avenue to the Mitchell Highway and follow the same line as Dairy Creek Road and Blowes Road.

There’s going to be faster access to the hospital, Jack Brabham Park and to Cadia Mine. It’s also going to be faster and easier for our farmers and other businesses to get their produce and products to market.

There’s going to be a new intersection where the new road meets the highway roughly 250 metres west of the current intersection, which is out near the Driver Reviver site on the highway. The Australian Government has contributed over $9.1 million to the Southern Feeder Road Project and $3 million of that is going into Stage 3.

RUNS ON THE BOARD FOR ORANGE √ $29.8 million for the Dixons Long Point Crossing development

The Southern Feeder Road will also mean less congestion in and around Orange and safer roads.

√ $22 million for the CSU medical school

Stage 3 of the project is expected to be completed by the middle of 2021, and is a partnership between the Australian Government, Orange City Council and NSW Government.

√ $3.454 million for a new four lane bridge and road upgrades over the Orange to Dubbo railway line

ORANGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL’S NEW HALL OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Andrew turning the first sod with Orange City Council’s David Waddell, Cr Jeff Whitton and Mayor Cr Reg Kidd

GOSLING CREEK TRIATHLON EVENT I was thrilled to join the Orange Cycle and Triathlon Club at the weekend to officially open a new section of the running and bike track as well as a new storage shed. The opening coincided with the Triathlon NSW championship competition, and it was great to see around 170 competitors taking part over the course of the weekend. The Australian Government proudly contributed $12,000 to the new shed from the Stronger Communities Fund. The Orange Cycle & Triathlon Club, along with their supporters and partners have put a huge amount of work into the project, and the results are outstanding. If you haven’t been out to Gosling Creek lately it’s well worth the trip to check it out!

Andrew officially opening Ngalgarra Hall with Orange Christian School’s Catherine Lawrence, School Captains Sophie Coleman and Jacob Pulling and Principal Ken Greenwood

√ $2 million for the Forest Road Bridge duplication √ $18 million for a world-class health research facility √ $650,000 for a new hall at Orange Christian School √ $14.7 million for Mission Australia’s Benjamin Short Grove Aged Care facility √ $100,000 for new stadium seating at Wade Park √ $3 million for a second radiotherapy unit at Orange Health Service

The wait is finally over for students and teachers at the Orange Christian School with the opening of the new multipurpose Ngalgarra Hall recently. The new state of the art hall will provide students with a unique space to learn and develop through sport, arts and other community events.

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

We know that learning is no longer confined within the four walls of a classroom – it happens on the stage and on the sporting field. Participation in school sport and the arts is shown to have a positive impact on education outcomes and overall health and wellbeing.

√ $1.42 million for an upgrade of Clergate Road

This has never been more important, especially in light of the unprecedented challenges students have faced this year with the bushfires, drought and COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that country kids have the same education opportunities as their city cousins, which is why we were proud to provide $650,000 through the Capital Grants Program to help fund the Ngalgarra Hall.

√ $19 million for the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health

Andrew at the new storage shed at Gosling Creek with state MP Phil Donato, Orange Cycle and Triathlon Club’s Steve Martin and Club President Phil Tudor

HOMEBUILDER PROGRAMME EXTENDED! Good news for home owners in Orange: the HomeBuilder programme has been extended!

• Eligible applicants will receive a $15,000 HomeBuilder; and

Eligible owner/occupiers planning a major renovation or new build can still apply for the HomeBuilder grant from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021. This extension of the programme is expected to support the construction or major rebuild of around 15,000 homes, bringing it to a total of around 42,000 homes across Australia.

• The property price caps for new builds in New South Wales will be increased to $950,000.

For all new build contracts signed between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021:

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In addition, the construction commencement deadline will be extended from three months to six months for all eligible contracts signed on or after 4 June 2020. More information on the HomeBuilder programme can be found at: https://treasury.gov. au/coronavirus/homebuilder

√ $8,000,000 for an investigation of fast rail from Syd Parkes √ $2,000,000 for Stage 4 of Southern Feeder Road project √ $1,243,593 for new contemporary and flexible learning spaces at St Mary’s Catholic School √ $1,200,000 for CCTV in Orange, Bathurst and Wellington √ $1,118,979 for The Orchard crisis accommodation centre

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OCLife Trojan Trays Operations Manager Glen Attenborough, Managing Director Steven Turnbull and Executive Director Greg Robinson.

Local fabrication business Trojan Trays is once again running a Christmas gift appeal, this time to help women and children in need. This is the second year Trojan have run their appeal, the first sparked by the devastating bushfires that ravaged so many communities across eastern Australia last summer. “Last year we collected a lot of toys and Steve went and took them down and donated them to the bushfire appeal,” said Trojan Trays Australia Executive Director Greg Robinson, referring to his business partner Managing Director Steven Turnbull. “This year we wanted to continue with it and so we sat around and we chose the charity of the Orange Women and Children’s Domestic and Family Violence Centre, The Orchard... The amount of incidents that are happening on a daily basis with domestic violence is shocking

HELPING SPREAD SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEED — JONATHAN ROE —

and so for the women and children there, we

they are more than happy for anyone to help

just want to make it a happier Christmas than it

their cause.

might have been otherwise.”

“The public are more that welcome to drop

Last year, Trojan Trays called on local business

some stuff off,” said Steve. “People who got

colleagues to donate to their cause, but this year

onboard last year are still with us this year.”

“And even more so,” added Greg. “Owner/ Pharmacist Melanie Moses from Blooms Chemist has been a great advocate of this, Owner Josh Whiley from JBW Fire Solutions and Ben Barrett — last year he just came and dropped off a bunch of stuff so they’ve been great.” All gifts must be delivered unwrapped and it can be anything that might make for a welcome surprise for women and their young children. “Anything would be great, but in particular things that women and young children might need,” said Greg. “We want to drop off the gifts on the Tuesday the week before Christmas, the 15th of December, so we would love to accept any donation that up to that date.” If you would like to help the Trojan Trays Australia Christmas Gift Appeal and donate gifts for The Orchard, contact them on (02 )6361 0039 or simply drop off your gifts to their reception at 14 Edward Street, Orange.

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The results are in for Newcastle Permanent’s 40th annual Primary School Mathematics Competition and two Orange students have been named among the top performers across regional NSW.

Rory Mcintosh from Clergate Public School and Alice Scholte from Kinross Wolaroi were the two superstar students from Orange recognised for their outstanding achievements. Rory won the Year 5 District Award and Alice Scholte won the year 6 District Award. The exam saw over 17,500 students across 290 schools put their numeracy and problem-solving skills to the test in August with no help from calculators, rulers or any other mathematical instruments. Newcastle Permanent’s Chief Customer Experience and Delivery Officer, Paul Juergens, said it was pleasing to see so many students continue to excel in

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the exam four decades on from its inception in 1981. “The Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition has been encouraging students to become enthusiastic about maths for 40 years and its great to see this exam continue to challenge the mathematics skills of over 17,500 young students. “We know this year has been a difficult year for students, teachers and parents but the outstanding results of Orange students clearly reflects continued dedication and commitment of many to learn and test themselves despite these external challenges,” Paul said.

Newcastle Permanent’s Orange Branch Lending Manager, Shaun McNiven, presented the winners with a special award and prize account to acknowledge their achievements. “I’m very proud to meet and congratulate the bright young people who have shown themselves to be passionate about maths and its everyday application. It’s clear these students have an aptitude for maths and we’ll no doubt see big things from them in the future,” Shaun McNiven said. The Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition is the largest and longest running competition of its kind in Australia.

Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Check your knowledge against three questions from this year’s exam. Remember, no calculators, rulers or other instruments. 1. W hat is the difference between 710 and 157? (A) 553 (B) 563 (C) 653 (D) 867 2. H ow many letters of the word BATH have 2 lines of symmetry? (A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 3. T he number of minutes in 210 seconds is?

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Looking back at the 1950’s” “We finally managed to rent part of a house which was full of very old furniture. Today it would be highly valued as antique. I hated it. All I wanted was black and orange plastic!” This was the ‘50s after all. In many ways the 1950s was a watershed decade in Australia. The Second World War, which had lasted for nearly six years, was over and the country was facing an entirely new era. There were great advances in medicine and technology and Australia, relatively untouched by war, was healthy and prosperous.

This was distributed by Australian millionaire and philanthropist, Edward Hallstrom, and was much cheaper than the imported electric models. According to the group, it was huge on the outside but had very little room for anything on the inside, but it was still better than the old ice chest. According to Russel there was also the quaint old custom of standing it on its head. “When the fridge became over enthusiastic and all inside turned to ice, the family would be gathered around to defrost it and turn it upside down until the coolant began to flow again,” he said.

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working, he presented my mother with an axe. “She looked at it and asked, ‘What do I do with this?’ “My father replied: ‘If you want heat and hot water, my dear, you’ll have to chop the wood’ ”. However, chopping wood was a chore mostly done by the males in the family, as Tom Hogan’s mother understood: “We came home for lunch one day to find Mum sitting by the fuel stove with a six-foot log sticking out of the fire box, slowly burning at one end.

However, the generation that reached adulthood at that time found themselves wedged between the pre-war attitudes of their parents and promise of new freedoms of the future. For most of us though, it was still in many ways the old world.

We got the message and quickly got to work with the axe.”

Very few people had washing machines, there was no television until 1956, and domestic airconditioning was almost unheard of. We were still living very much as our parents had lived and it was not until the 1960s that things really began to change.

Wood chips and paper were set alight in a cylindrical container which was attached to one end of the bath and through which flowed piped water. It had to be constantly fed or the water went rapidly from lukewarm to cold. When it got going it made a loud choofing sound.

Compared with the huge demand for nonrenewable energy today, we were models of conservation. We didn’t have much that required electric power! “In 1949 I lived in a house with only two power points, both in inaccessible places”, said Gillian. “As more appliances became available, we just used more double adaptors.”

Not only did stoves and coppers require wood but water for baths had to be heated too. Most of us found the chip bath heater quite terrifying.

Because washing machines were extremely expensive, the old copper was the mainstay on washing day. If you were lucky it was heated by gas, but most of us made do with wood. In fact, wood was one of the main sources of heat in our young lives and this meant there was a great deal of energy expended chopping it.

Not everyone had a refrigerator and the earliest we had were powered by kerosine.

Rob told us:

“The 1950s was the time of the Silent Knight refrigerator.” Stuart reminded us.

“On the anniversary of their first winter in the Snowy Mountains where my father was

That sound was enough to turn most people off the idea of having a long luxurious soak in the bath and, of course, showers were out of the question. The copper, whether fuelled by wood or gas had many uses. Gillian remembered when her mother, needing to wash blankets, suggesting she climb into the copper and jump up and down to give them a good churning. We can only hope the water had not reached boiling point!

Mick’s mother, ever resourceful, would include an unopened tin of condensed milk in the washing and, when it was finished, she would make tarts from the caramelised milk. And quite a few children were bathed in the soapy water as well. One of the most pungent memories was of the dunny men or night cart. They were prevalent in unsewered areas where the toilet was situated down the back. “I was born in Bundaberg”, said Wendy. “One of my most vivid memories was of the dunny man , a hessian bag half over his head and balancing a pan on his shoulder. “The highlight of my life was the time when the cart went down the hill and off the bridge, tipping the entire contents into the creek.” One of our main irritations was the flies that invaded the house with no flyscreens. The group enthusiastically conjured up memories of flypapers hanging from the ceiling and thousands of little black flies descending on unwatched food. Still, it wasn’t all doom and gloom. “I remember the kitchen with the old dresser,” said Leslye. “It had lead-light windows and there was a place for everything: drawers for cutlery and shelves for plates and a special compartment for groceries.” The group agreed that a kitchen with a dresser and fuel-stove and a table (which was used for almost everything including homework and, occasionally, when the necessity arose, the removal of tonsils) was the centre of the home. But can we really call them the good old days? Copyright: Helen McAnulty. November, 2020.

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Museum hosts Australian War Memorial exhibition — MELISE COLEMAN —

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. 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. 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.

“In this digital age of the internet, social media and smart phones, Hearts and Minds gives a unique insight into how we communicated during wartime,” he said. “The propaganda posters demonstrate the fear, trauma and the humour that was present throughout the community at the time; and how propaganda was used to inspire people and to enlist them during the darkest days of the war.” The Memorial holds a collection of more than 10,000 wartime posters, from government-issued campaign prints to handmade placards protesting the war in Vietnam. ‘Hearts and minds’ introduces the collection while focusing on Australian home-front propaganda during the First and Second World Wars. The incredible exhibition will be displayed in Orange Regional Museum until 14 March 2021.

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If you love Orange, spend your money where your heart is

Share in $2000 worth of prizes this Saturday! 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize 5th Prize

$1000 $500 $250 $150 $100

All prizes to be Gift Cards to be spent at the Orange shop of your choice.

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Hearts for Orange will place 10 soft toy Santa’s like this in shop windows along Summer Street between Sale and Peisley Streets - this Saturday only!

FIND ALL 10 TO ENTER THE DRAW! Entries close 5pm Friday 11th December. Winners will be drawn and advised on Monday 14th and announced on our Facebook page, and published in Orange City Life on December 17th. To enter, list the 10 shops where you find them along with your contact details and email to - reception@oclife. com.au or deliver to Suite 3/241 Lords Place, Orange NSW 2800.

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If you did, you could win a $1000 Gift Card to spend at the Orange shop of your choice.

During November, Hearts for Orange placed big posters all over Orange, but just 10 of these had $100 dollar bills in the hearts in the bottom righthand corner. These were the Money Hearts. We invited you to find JUST THREE of the posters with the Money Hearts, make a note of which shops had them, then enter to win the $1000 prize today! If you did that, fill in one of the entry coupons below and deliver it to our office before 5pm Friday December 11th. Winners will be drawn and advised on Monday 14th and announced on our Facebook page, and published in Orange City Life on December 17th. Weâ€™ve included 4 entry coupons so that friends or other members of your family can enter as well.

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ORANGE PROPERTY MARKET

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK BROUGHT TO YOU BY

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269 Anson Street, ORANGE 8

Preliminary Auction Notice A Little Bit of Paris in the Heart of Orange Have you ever wished for your very own Parisian inspired escape from the city? The very chic façade of this historic building cloaks an investment opportunity that should not be missed. The property is nestled in the heart of Orange and is just a short stroll to the many shops and restaurants on offer in town. There are three two bedroom units on the ground floor, all currently tenanted and offering excellent returns. Each unit has been tastefully renovated making them a very attractive prospect for tenants who wish for low maintenance living close to town. The gorgeous first floor apartment is a light, bright haven with many beautiful features from the glossy front door to the living quarters above. Currently set up as a BnB apartment, this would be the perfect chance to walk in and run a successful short stay accommodation property with minimal effort. Equally, it would easily rent to a tenant or would be the perfect home for the savvy professional or an escape from the city for relaxing weekends in Orange. There are many options to consider with a property such as this and it’s sure to tick a lot of boxes for the discerning buyer.

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Open Houses FOR WEEK 3 — 9 DECEMBER, 2020

DATE

TIME

ADDRESS

PRICE RANGE

5/12/2020

10.00 - 10.30am

605 Bowan Park Road, Orange

Contact Agent

5/12/2020

10.00 - 10.30am

131 Mclachlan Street, Orange

Contact Agent

5/12/2020

10.15-10.45am

38 Torulosa Way, Orange

$329,000

5/12/2020

10.30 - 11.00am

10 Blanche Avenue, Orange

5/12/2020

11.00 - 11.30am

13 Monett Place, Orange

$499,990

5/12/2020

11.15 - 11.45am

17A McCarron Place, Orange

$625,000

5/12/2020

11.30 - 12.00pm

34 Walkers Lane, Orange

$850,000 -

Contact Agent

$900,000 5/12/2020

11.30 - 12.00pm

13 Camellia Place, Orange

$850,000 $900,000

5/12/2020

11.45 - 12.15pm

69 Nubrigyn Street, Euchareena

$315,000

5/12/2020

12.30 - 1.00pm

14 Warrigal Place, Orange

Contact Agent

5/12/2020

1.00 - 1.30pm

25 Prince Street, Orange

$420,000 $450,000

5/12/2020

2.00 - 2.30pm

152 Warrendine Street, Orange

$749,000

5/12/2020

2.30 - 3.30pm

3 Lesbos Place, Orange

$450,000

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33 byng street

location location location This light filled three bedroom townhouse offers plenty of features to entice - such as, three bedrooms all with built-in robes, the master has an ensuite. The main bathroom is located close to the other two bedrooms. There is ducted reverse cycle throughout and a sunny north facing open plan kitchen and living room, leading onto a covered alfresco and fully enclose yard. There is also a double garage with internal access, a third toilet in the laundry and plenty of storgage. This townhouse offers modern living combined with being a two minute walk to the main shopping precint of Orange, so call for an inspection today.

Planting Schedule: Botanical Name

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Large Tree: Melaleuca Linarifolia (N) Callistemon Viminalis (N) Fraxinus Excelsior

Estimated Mature Size (HxW meters)

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Snow in Summer Drooping Bottlebrush Golden Ash

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Coastal Rosemary Red Bottlebrush Sliver Sheen Sweet Viburnum

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Small Tree: Magnolia Stellata Pyrus Calleryana Melaleuca Ericifolia (N)

contact Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 sale $699,000

SOUGHT AFTER BYNG STREET LOCATION! 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.

Tall Hedges: 2m+ Westringia fruiticosa - "Nakinga" (N) Callistemon Citrinus (N) Pittosporum Viburmum - Odratatissmum

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contact Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 sale $950,000

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Do not miss your opportunity to capitalise on the booming Orange real estate market. This great site has been DA approved and ready to build 5 free standing houses on a level block surrounded by other newly built homes. The approval has three 3 bedroom dwellings and two 2 bedroom dwellings all with en-suites and various garage sizes and a potential gross return of approximately $95,000 if fully let.

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sale $440,000

1.8m HIGH COLORBOND FENCE

PROPOSED LANSCAPING PLAN

16/04/20 12/06/19 12/04/19

1:200 AT A3 PROJECT

LLIED GROUP & ASSOCIATES

7 aminya place t.+612 6361 7461 e.office@designsatm.com orange nsw 2800 m.0409 982 793 www.designsatm.com

10 Meters @ 1:100

PROPOSED MULTI RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT at lot 8 DP1255866 CATHERINE PLACE, ORANGE

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION

APR 2020

18-110

DA02

REV

THIS DRAWING AND THE CONCEPTS REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF IGNSATM. ANY UNAUTHORISED USE OF THIS DRAWING, AS TO THE OLE OR PART MAY RENDER THE USER LIABLE TO AN ACTION FOR MAGES. CONSEQUENTIAL EVENTS OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNWARRENTED OR UNAUTHORISED USE SHALL NOT RENDER DESIGNSATM LIABLE.

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49 stevenson way

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READY TO BUILD ON

contact Chris Tyack 0438 258 590 sale POA

2-6 Bathurst Road to a mix of uses including Convenience Retail, Fuel, Fast Food, Self-Storage, Childcare, Hotel & Tourism. Invest in a region with strong population growth & regional gateway to agriculture, transport & tourism. • Land Area - 1,726 sqm • Building Area - 320 sqm • Vacant possession

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contact Gary Blowes 0418 635 248 LEASE POA

50 leewood drive

Prominent strategic highway sites with substantial frontages ideal for operators and investors. Suited

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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This rare find is ready to build on and has fencing in place plus leveling fill on site and we can also provide soil tests. This great block is over 1,000sqm and has a wide frontage and would also suit a dual occupancy, you may also be eligible for the first home buyers scheme and also the new government building stimulus grant.

• Comprises a purpose-built single level motor vehicle dealership incorporating a showroom, offices & display yard • Constructed in the 1990’s & upgraded in 2007

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DA - ISSUED FOR SUBMISSION

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contact Chris Tyack 0438 258 590

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

contact Gary Blowes 0418 635 248

cnr lords place + kite street 02 6362 1233

OPEN Saturday 5th December 11.15am — 11.45am

17A McCARRON PLACE, ORANGE 4

2 FOR SALE $625,000

• Modern home in quiet cul-de-sac. • Stylish kitchen with walk-in pantry & dishwasher. • Open plan living plus separate lounge. • Double garage and low maintenance yard. MARTY LYDEN 0404 070 391 marty@williamsmachin.com.au

UNDER OFFER

50 COX AVENUE, ORANGE 3 • • • • •

A real little cutey, full of charm and character. Established trees on a big, 910 square metre block. Just over the road from Kinross Wolaroi School. Two living areas plus an eat in Kitchen. All in a great location DOONE GRIST 0418 288 433 doone@williamsmachin.com.au

WILLIAMS MACHIN FIRST FOR REAL ESTATE IN ORANGE PH 02 6362 6966

37 SALE STREET, ORANGE

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$749,000

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10 BLANCHE AVENUE

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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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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)

SELLING FAST...

LEGEND S - SOLD

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE

IDEAL LOCATION FOR RETAIL SHOP OR OFFICE

CONVENIENT CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICES

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.

â€˘ Available now is this office complex located just around the corner from the Five Ways. â€˘ Approx. 182 m2 in floor area with various offices and working rooms. â€˘ Bright modern kitchen and staff amenities. Security system â€˘ 3 on-site car spaces.

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

$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.

RENT: $36,400 + GST

COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE PRIME CORNER LOCATION FIRST FLOOR

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

IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PROPERTY 6362 5999 or John 0417 887 738 / Chris 0417 626 361 30

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OCLife

Positively Geared: How Lloyd Edge found financial independence through property investment — JOANTHAN ROE —

Orange-born Lloyd Edge found financial independence through property investment and he has now written a best-selling book to help others emulate his journey to success. “What I explain in my book is I educate people on how to move into markets, how to find solid investment properties, how to value property accurately, how to negotiate and win at auctions, how to create equity in properties regardless of what the markets are doing and how to build a team of professionals around you to advise you on property purchases,” said 46-year-old Lloyd. Completing his schooling in Orange, Lloyd move to Sydney to pursue a career in music. He completes his music studies at university and became a professional musician, conductor and later a music teacher. But looking ahead, Lloyd said he realised that teaching music wasn’t a path to financial stability. “So I started to buy property and invest in property,” he said. “I developed a little strategy and kept doing it over the years to the point that I ended up getting more income from my property than what I was actually earning in my normal job throughout the year. So that allowed me to retire from music and just follow

recommend people to do is read books, get educated on the risks and how to mitigate the risks because it is not as scary as people think it is to get into it. But you have to do a lot of reading, a lot of research and then speak to trusted advisors,” said Lloyd.

my passion full time which was getting to work in property.” Getting qualified as a Property Advisor and Real Estate Agent, Lloyd has set himself up as a Buyer’s Agent and now gives advice to others on how to follow in his footsteps.

“Most people make the mistake of not having a strategy; they just go and buy a property without knowing why they are going to buy the property. You’ve got to understand what your actual goal is; whether it’s trying to achieve a certain level of wealth or whether you are trying to achieve cash flow. Whatever you are trying to achieve, different properties can achieve that, so you have to understand that first.”

“I started my business to combine my two passions: education and property. It’s culminated in me actually writing a book, Positively Geared, which I released this year, and it has become a bestseller,” said Lloyd “The book covers my whole story from when I grew up on a farm about eight kilometres out on Icely Road, talking about my upbringing there and my journey through to university and playing music. Then I detail my journey into property investment and then the strategies I’ve used to turn my life around, to get to where I am now…the whole idea was to inspire people to do the same thing that I’ve done.” So how should somebody get started in property investment? “It is all about education really. So what I

Another trap people fall into is only buying close to where you live, said Lloyd.

Lloyd’s book Positively Geared is available at local bookshops and online retailers.

“That can be a really bad mistake. You should really be investing into the best investment areas to buy, not just close to where you live — unless where you live happens to be the best investment spot in the country, you really need to invest in the areas that are going to get you to your investment goals.”

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Anne Allan, Helen Carey and Mary North

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WHATS HAPPENING AROUND THE REGION DECEMBER 4: 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.

Brad White - Live & Local @ The Blind Pig Catch Orange’s own King of Cool doing his thing from 9pm. Book at Eventbrite.

DECEMBER 12: 5 o’clock shadow @ The Vic Live music at the Victoria Hotel from 8pm

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.

Justin landers music @ The Vic Catch local country music favourite Justin Landers live in the beer garden from 2pm

DECEMBER 19: Live & Local - Lueth Ajak @ The Blind Pig The ever popular Lueth returns to the Blind Pig, live from 9pm. Limited spots, so book no at Eventbrite.

EXHIBITIONS: ‘Visions of Country’ at the Orange Regional Gallery Visions of Country presents different impressions of land from the Orange Regional Gallery Collection. From monumental and encompassing, to urban landscapes embedded with human presence, or to immersive and sublime experiences, Visions of Country reveals the many ways artists interpret their experience of land. Across varying styles and mediums, the exhibition presents artists fundamentally linked by their desire to portray our inherent connection to it. ‘Visions of Country’ continues until 21 January 2021. The Gallery is open from 10am-4pm daily (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).

Anthony Kennedy – A MAN OF MANY MEDIUMS

The Orange Art Society’s Featured Artist for December, Anthony Kennedy, first started art over 40 years ago when he painted two paintings out of house paint. Renowned local artist, Greg Turner saw them and encouraged Anthony to join the Art Society to have some lessons. He attended workshops run by local artists like Ted Lewis, Robert Knight, Herman Pekel, Joe Penn and Tony Mason, just to name a few. “It has been a rewarding experience and a great way forward for one’s journey in art,” said Anthony. “I have works across most mediums, these include oils, acrylics and my latest love, mixed media inks, which I truly enjoy. Pen and wash can be a time waster but it keeps the mind busy.” Over the years, Anthony has exhibited his work widely and has sold his art both locally and overseas, which he said has been a great encouragement to continue on his art adventure. “I love to see people enjoy my art. It gives me a great deal of satisfaction... without

art in one’s life makes a very dull place,” said Anthony, “I still have those first paintings hanging on my wall. The best advice I have been given was by Greg Turner who encouraged me to keep these paintings to enable me to look back on my journey. I would encourage any new artist to do the same and cherish them.” “I would like to thank Copper Brown who was a very patient teacher at the art rooms in my early days and acknowledge the fun times spent with many of my fellow artists who give their time freely to help others to achieve.” The Orange Art Society and Anthony would like to invite anyone interested in attending the opening of Anthony’s exhibition at 2:30pm on Saturday 12 December 2020 at the Orange Art Society

Gallery in Sale Street (entry located at the rear of the Woolworth’s car park near Harris Farm). COVID safety measures will be in place. Anthony’s exhibition will run until the 6 February 2021. If the doors are open and the flag is out, the Gallery is open. Everyone is welcome to come in and browse, have a chat to members and to purchase any works that catch your attention. For more information about the Orange Art Society, becoming a member, participating in the upcoming free workshops or joining on of the many art groups, you can email the Society on orangeartsocietyinc@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or give David Mason a call on 0407 627 092.

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G N I M A THE N D A O R E OF TH By Greg McFarland TO understand the dispute, you have to start with a road. Or, more precisely, what a road is, what it represents. When a road is first carved out of the landscape, it is just a scar cut through the bush. And in the beginning, it is simply a way to go from here to there. But as houses are built along it, and farms grow around it, a road becomes both a symbol of progress and a part of local self-identity. This road, at the centre of what happened afterward, began as a humble farm track, literally bulldozed out of the scrub by the State Government to provide access to land blocks being offered to returned soldiers after World War Two. The year was 1950. The track began at the Newton Highway and firstly ran between two new land blocks; one settled by the Mackenzie clan, the other taken up by the Sullivan family. And then the rough road continued through the bush for a few kilometres without any new blocks for a while (as the country here was rangy scrubland and unfit for cropping), but further on the land became flat again and there were two more farms created before the track petered out. From then until now, the track had remained a dead-end dirt road, nothing about it changed apart from occasional grading by the council. And in all that time, the road remained without an official signpost, although around these parts it was always known as Mackenzie’s Road, because the Mackenzies were the only original Soldier Settlement block holders to survive. The holders of the two more distant blocks had not managed to make a success of agriculture and walked off in the 1960s, their names soon forgotten and their holdings reverting to being vacant council land. That left the Mackenzies and the Sullivans facing each across the road after the turnoff from the highway. But when the Sullivans’ only son died in a road accident in the 1980s, they left and new people, Jean and Henry Holm, purchased the property. The Holms were flower growers and they produced blooms of every kind and sold these at a stall at the highway intersection for thirty 38

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years, until Henry got too old and they sold their holding to the Mackenzies and retired to the coast. So, it ended up that after 70 years, the Mackenzies were the first and last farmers left on the road. Then came a new and unexpected development. Large deposits of lime had been found on the two distant, failed land blocks and the council had sold a long-term lease to a company to dig out the lime and flog it off to farmers as a cheap fertilizer. As part of the deal, the council had undertaken to upgrade the road for the six kilometres it took to reach the highway from the back blocks. With the benefit of modern roadmaking, the council soon widened and straightened the road. They took out all the dips and sharp corners that had been there since the track had first been clawed out by a bulldozer that had simply followed the lie of the land. The Mackenzies had been well pleased to see the rejuvenation of the road. For several weeks, Bill Mackenzie, the middleaged second-generation leader of the family, had spent a lot of time on the front verandah watching the roadwork going on. He saw it all: the tipper trucks bringing in loads of gravel, the yellow graders moving backwards and forwards, the council workers in their shiny safety helmets darting about like busy ants. What he most enjoyed seeing, in the last few days of the roadwork, was the installation of a galvanized steel pole on the highway edge; it was about three metres tall but otherwise unremarkable to the passing eye. But to Bill, it was remarkable because it was clearly going to be a signpost, the first ever on this road. A day or so later, when the earthmoving equipment had been transported to the next job, and the newly rebuilt road was sitting quietly awaiting the lime trucks that would soon be running, a council utility pulled up next to the post. A council worker alighted from the vehicle and bolted a sign to the post, it took no more than a couple of minutes, and then the ute sped away. Bill Mackenzie missed this simple act, he had

been on his tractor in a back paddock, working up the soil for a crop planting. But when he returned to the house at dusk, and came out onto the verandah for his traditional end-of-day beer, he instantly noticed the dim white shape in the near distance. He hopped off the verandah and walked out of the farm gate. Before he walked up to the highway edge where the signpost was cemented in, he paused for a moment to look back down the road: gun-barrel straight now, much wider now, still technically a gravel road but an allweather one that could carry 40-tonne trucks. In the soft pink light, the road almost gleamed in its newness. It was an impressive sight, Bill thought, as he turned and walked to see the sign. He was excited to see it, he had been eagerly anticipating it. The sign, crowning the newly rebuilt road, was going to be a source of great family pride. Bill Mackenzie read the sign. Read it again. And he could not comprehend it at all. At first, he was dumbfounded. Then angry. He read the sign aloud, in a bemused wrath: ‘Garner’s Road. ‘Garner’s Road! ‘B----- Garner’s Road!’ *** THE BETRAYAL HAD OCCURRED two months earlier at the Greek restaurant, which was universally regarded as the best place in town to eat. Dining at the top table were the mayor and general manager of the Jericho Shire Council. And the third person at table was their guest, the owner/developer of the soon-to-be lime quarry, one John Garner. The purpose of the meal was to celebrate the signing of the contract for the new limeworks. Garner, who owned a gravel quarry in the next town up the highway, was well pleased with the deal. The council was going to pay all the costs to upgrade the entry road, the lime deposit rights had been sold to him for a song, and he already had the quarry equipment available at his other business to harvest it. So, he had not really anticipated more, but a greedy person is a greedy person, and if something extra and free is waved in front of them, well, what do you expect? It was the Mayor, Royce Bassett, who caused it all. He was an old rooster who loved the sound of his own voice, who relished his family name (one of the finest in the district), and who particularly enjoyed being the centre of attention. One of his tendencies, especially after a drink or two, was to feel warm and generous and subsequently start promising things that he shouldn’t. The council general manager saw the warning

Reader’s Short Story signs but knew there would be nothing he could do but try and fix any damage afterwards. Because the Mayor had just suggested something surprising – that the road to the limeworks be named accordingly: ‘Garner’s Limeworks Road’. John Garner had been planning to pay a signwriter to set up a commercial sign in some farmer’s roadside paddock, pointing the way to his business. This new idea was much better – particularly because it would save him even more money, because now he didn’t need a signwriter at all. They contemplated it over a brandy. Garner was curious about one thing. ‘But what’s it called now?’ he wanted to know. Mayor Bassett waved his concern aside. ‘It has no name – in fact, it never has. And I’ve seen all the paperwork on it.’ Garner liked the idea. In fact, he liked it so much, he wanted more. ‘What if it was just Garner’s Road? After all, everyone already knows I’m the quarry man around these parts.’ The Mayor glanced at the general manager who, knowing he would be stuck with this mess whichever way it went, shrugged. *** A FEW WEEKS AFTER THE LUNCH …. Corky Stewart, the works supervisor at the Jericho Shire Council for many years, was sitting at his desk one morning to carry out what he thought would be a most simple task. The council was nearly finished remaking Mackenzie’s Road for the new limeworks, and he had to order a sign from the relevant State Government Department. He just had one matter of concern – he didn’t know exactly how the family name was spelt (Mackenzie? McKenzie?) and he liked to get these little things correct. So, he rang the Mayor’s secretary to confirm the details. It should have taken her just a few seconds to find the information, but this time it was half an hour before she rang back. That was unusual. ‘It’s not going to be Mackenzie’s Road, it’s going to be Garner’s Road,’ she informed him. Stewart was surprised, to say the least, but he was still a council employee and he had a job to do, so he asked her to spell out the name so he could order the sign. The whole business would have probably ended there, if it wasn’t Friday. Because Friday was the end of the working week, and Corky Stewart always went to the pub for a counter meal. And while there, he usually shared a couple of bevvies with his old mate, the reporter for the local newspaper. And sometimes, over lunch, a few council matters slipped out. ***

BUT IT WAS NOT until the sign was well and truly installed that the reporter followed up on it. At the time Corky Stewart had told him about it, there were more interesting things going on. And so, the reporter had more or less ignored what sounded like a minor signage issue until there was a quiet day in the office and the editor was urgently looking for a story – any story. The reporter decided to visit the Mackenzie place. Bill Mackenzie was not only happy to talk, he was furious. Most of the things he said about the council couldn’t be reprinted in a family newspaper, but the reporter had enough for a yarn. *** THE MAYOR WAS SHOCKED by the front-page headline in the next day’s issue: FARMER ANGRY OVER ROAD RENAMING Sitting in his council office next day, Bassett immediately made it the general manager’s problem. ‘How can it be a re-naming?’ the Mayor wanted to know. ‘On the paperwork you showed me, there was no name, was there?’ The general manager took it all calmly. He suggested a simple rebuttal to the newspaper, based on that very fact they were discussing, that the road had never been officially named in the first place. He placated Bassett with words to the effect that this was a mere storm in a tea cup. The Mayor was happier now. When he went home to Deidre, his current girlfriend (and technically his employee since he had recently landed her a cushy job on the council), and she welcomed him with a glass of wine and a hot dinner, he felt even better. But the feeling didn’t last. *** IT WAS CLEAR, from the next day’s issue of the newspaper, that the reporter had been busy. The morning headline read: FARMERS BOYCOTT LIMEWORKS OVER NAME According to the accompanying story, the local primary producers were refusing to buy from the new limeworks, in support of their maligned colleague, Bill Mackenzie. It got worse. During the morning, the Mayor received a call from his closest supporter, Councillor Russ Williams, who in his day job was the town plumber. Williams had solid contacts with the farming community, and was now letting the Mayor know just how good. ‘The bushies are fired up over this one, Royce,’ he told the Mayor bluntly. ‘What on earth possessed you to do it?’ Bassett stumbled through a self-defence on the matter, but Williams was unimpressed.

‘Do you know who this bloke is?’ he demanded. ‘Who, Mackenzie? What about him?’ ‘He’s only the Chairman of the Farmers’ Federation around here, he’s got a lot of clout with the cockies,’ Williams said. ‘What were you thinking? Why don’t you just change the name back, for goodness sake?’ This last comment seemed to make sense, and Bassett was leaning towards it, until he had lunch with Deidre, who was strongly against it. She thought it would make the Mayor look weak, it would look to the town that he was backing down from a challenge, and that was not the kind of man she was going to be with. She was quite adamant about it. Bassett was noticing that Deidre was getting strongly opinionated about a few things now that she was on the council payroll and not slaving away at the hairdresser’s salon any more. But he didn’t want to upset her, and eventually her words stirred him up and he decided to hold his ground and keep the name unchanged. *** HOWEVER, THINGS CONTINUED to get worse for Royce Bassett and the council. The next day dawned with the headline: LIMEWORKS BOSS SAYS NOT HIS FAULT The newspaper quoted John Garner, who was ‘going broke through no fault of his own’. Garner said he was being blacklisted by the farming community and had not sold a truckload of fertilizer since the limeworks opened. He claimed that he had never asked for the road to be named after him, it was all the personal wish of the Mayor. There was also a second story, a poll conducted by the newspaper, which found that 74 per cent of Jericho town residents wanted the road to be called Mackenzie rather than Garner. Bassett was still digesting all this news at breakfast when his phone rang. It was his key ally, Councillor Williams, who was apparently no longer his right-hand man. Williams informed him that he was not able to support him any longer on this issue, and that ‘other councillors feel the same’. A shiver ran up Bassett’s spine. This was, for the first time ever, a clear threat to his holding of the mayoral chains. He would have consulted Deidre immediately, but she had already gone off to her early morning yoga class. So instead, he picked up the phone and rang the long-suffering council general manager for a solution. *** THE next day’s issue of the local newspaper was headlined: STATE GOVT TO RULE ON NAME ISSUE The accompanying story explained that the council would request the Geographic Places & Names Board to make a decision on the validity DECEMBER 3 — 9 , 2020 39

Reader’s Short Story of Garner’s Road. And a fortnight later, which was now midDecember, the board held a tribunal meeting in the auditorium of the Jericho RSL club. It consisted of a chairman, sent up on a day trip from the city, and a record taker, who was a typist brought over from the local court house. They sat behind a simple table covered with a starched white cloth. In front of the table were two sections of chairs, set slightly apart. It reminded Bill Mackenzie of the seating at a wedding. The Mackenzies and their farming supporters took one side; the Mayor and the various functionaries and staff of the council sat on the other. There was quite a crowd, as the tribunal chairman remarked on as he began proceedings by asking the council to explain its decision to name the road the way it had. A man in a grey suit stood up and introduced himself as a solicitor working for the council on the matter. He was smooth and confident as he outlined council’s case, which was that the newly named Garner’s Road was previously only ever known as an unnamed access road under the Soldier Settlement Scheme. ‘That was in 1950, and the Lands Office has confirmed this map’ … and here the solicitor handed up to the chairman, and then to Bill Mackenzie, copies of a map … ‘I draw your attention to the Crown seal in the corner, put on three days ago, which shows this map is currently correct,’ the solicitor said. He had a grave and serious voice, it was impressive to hear, even to Bill’s ears. ‘This map proves the road in question has only ever been known as Access Road No. 43 and now Garner’s Road. ‘The council position is that it is within its rights, under the Local Government Act, to allocate a new name to an untitled road, in order to recognize a project of major economic importance, which of course the limeworks is,’ the legal expert concluded. Then it was Bill Mackenzie’s turn to speak. It seemed a bit hopeless at this point, if the law really was against him. But he could still talk about his feelings on the matter, and so he did, going through his family’s heritage, the fact that the family had long been the only one continuously living on the road in question, and finishing up by reading out a long list of names that he had compiled of other local families who had had roads named after them. He finished talking and waited. The chairman had been making notes while the solicitor and Bill had talked, and he kept scribbling for a few moments before taking his reading glasses off and setting these down on the table. Then he began speaking. ‘Thank you all for your attendance today. I have heard both sides now and wish to make some comments.’ The chairman looked over at the council side, and his look appeared stern, at least to Bill. 40

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‘Council has put its case, and it is a lawful case but, in my view, it was harshly done and without the usual consultation with the community,’ he said. ‘It is regrettable to me that this road matter was not addressed long before, many years ago, and we would not have ended up here today.’ Then the chairman looked down at the Mackenzies, and it seemed to Bill that now the gaze was friendly. ‘Mr Bill Mackenzie and his family believe they have a historic right to have the road named after them. This is certainly understandable given what has generally happened to other families living on other roads in this district.’ Bill felt good hearing these words, he thought they might be winning. The feeling was not to last long. ‘In conclusion, I will take these submissions on board and make a written determination in early January. However, I must state right now, in order not to give false hope to the Mackenzie family, that the determination will have to be in favour of the council. ‘Mr Mackenzie, I have no doubt of your personal connection with this road … but unfortunately, you have not been able today to produce any written proof of the family name ever being used previously. ‘If at any future time some documentary evidence can be found, then we can re-visit the issue. ‘But until then, the Garner’s Road name stands.’

She brought the drink to him and went back to the kitchen. He pondered for a moment, then switched off the set and turned his attention to the pile of mail on the chairside table. On top was a copy of the local paper, from a few days before, headlined: BOARD BACKS COUNCIL ON NAME Underneath were a small pile of envelopes: bills and Christmas cards. He put the bills and newspaper aside, and started opening the cards. He opened Jean Holm’s first. He missed the Holms; they had been good neighbours. Henry had passed but Jean still wrote every year without fail. When he opened her card, a folded-up page fell out. It was a pamphlet of some kind. Jean had written in the card: ‘Found this when I was cleaning up. Thought you might get a laugh out of it – something from the old days.’ Bill unfolded the pamphlet, and recognized what it was straight away – a cheap tourism promotion, produced by the council back in the 1990s to encourage visitors to support local businesses. This one publicized the Holms’ (famous at the time) roadside flower stall. On the front was a picture of Jean and Henry, smiling at the camera from the midst of a sea of roses. Bill read the pamphlet, which listed all of the varieties of flowers grown by the Holms, and the prices at the time.

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Then he saw something. And then read it again.

A WEEK OR SO LATER … It was Christmas Eve in the Mackenzie homestead but the festive season cheer was not being felt by the family patriarch. At this time of year, Bill Mackenzie stopped doing his regular duties and took it easy. It was also usually a time when he took stock of things, and gave thanks for his health, the continued wellbeing of his family, and the fine season. Overall, he had been blessed with a fortunate life, but right now he found that hard to acknowledge, because the road sign business still rankled him. As he sat now in his favourite chair, morosely watching television, there was an occasional rumble outside. Following the board meeting, the farmers’ boycott was over and their trucks were running to the limeworks. Bill couldn’t blame them, but each passing truck reminded him that he had lost. His wife, in the midst of preparing Christmas lunch for the following day, poked her head in the doorway at that moment and asked what program he was watching. He didn’t even know. ‘Some rubbish,’ he told her gruffly. She shook her head. ‘You haven’t opened the cards yet. There’s one in there from Jean. Why don’t I get you a beer and you sit there and do it now,’ she suggested.

And he turned the page over and read the other side, just to be sure. His wife nearly dropped the roast when she heard the whooping from the lounge room. She was even more astounded when she saw her husband doing a jig on the carpet. She hadn’t seen him dance since their wedding. ‘What on earth …’ she started. He was waving a bit of paper at her. ‘Read it!’ he insisted. She had to get her glasses first, then she glanced through the brochure. ‘Oh, it’s Jean and Henry.’ ‘Not that! The other side … at the bottom!’ She was puzzled, and read it aloud to try and work out what he was getting at. ‘Produced by the Jericho Shire Council to promote tourism in the district,’ she read dutifully. ‘Now go back to the photo on the front!’ her husband commanded. She read aloud again: ‘Jean and Henry Holm operate their flower market every day just seven kilometres from Jericho – situated on the Newton Highway’ … and she paused, in astonishment, and looked up at her husband, who nodded for her to continue. ‘Situated on the Newton Highway AT MACKENZIE’S ROAD!’

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To the editor... As director of the CJD Support Group Network I would appreciate the opportunity to respond to an article by Bob Holland in regard to his wife suffering with suspected CJD. My heart goes out to Bob and Jackie as dealing with a suspected diagnosis of CJD is extremely heartbreaking as CJD is an always fatal neurodegenerative rare brain disease in humans, also known as prion disease with no effective treatment of cure. I was contacted by a concerned community member due to the reference to Mad Cow disease in the article and I would appreciate the opportunity to provide some information and more understanding about CJD and to remove any stigma or fear that the words ‘Mad Cow disease’ creates. There are 3 forms of prion disease in humans:. Sporadic CJD, Genetic prion diseases and Acquired forms of prion disease. Sporadic CJD is believed to be the result of a spontaneous change in the normal form of the prion protein which occurs at random in about 1 to 2 people per million of the population per year, which equates to a life time risk of 1 in 5000. Sporadic CJD accounts for 85 to 90% of all CJD cases. Prion diseases are also unique in that they can be genetic and are transmissible. Genetic prion diseases account for approximately 10 to 15% of cases and occur due to a mutation in the prion protein gene (PRNP) that is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion resulting in familial CJD, Gerstmann-StrausslerScheinker syndrome (GSS) and Fatal familial Insomnia (FFI) Acquired prion diseases which include Iatrogenic or medically acquired CJD, Kuru and Variant CJD. All acquires forms of prion disease are extremely rare and almost extinct. These are the forms that are known to incubate for up to 40 years or more.

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To apply call 1800 632 314 or visit sccliving.org.au/makeadifference

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Shed 1, 193 Margaret Street Phone Bruce 6362 3785 www.orangefarmhardware.com.au

Black Tan White Markings Purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Purebred Poodle Brown with Strong Phantom Blood Lines 14” High 7 Kilos DNA Tested Clear

Qualified Hairdresser 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!

Ph: 0404466881 www.perfectlypuppy.com.au

Still free every Thursday!

We are looking for -

Jason Somerville

CONCRETING

• 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

Pet Care of Orange

If you meet the essential requirements and would like to seize this great opportunity, call in at the salon at Orange Arcade and speak to Rita or call on 6362 7276

Alternative to boarding

w Home visits twice daily w Reliable animal lover w All pets catered for

Licence No. 253223C

• All Concreting work • Concrete resurfacing and stencils • Exposed aggregate • Shed slabs, paths, driveways

GET RESULTS! PHONE 6361 3575

Phone Kim...

0409 620 791

0402 826 992 E. Jasonsomerville01@outlook.com

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THUMBS UP to the lovely young lady at Cotton On (with nose piercing), very helpful and pleasant. You’re a credit to the store.

HUGE THUMBS UP (and a big covid safe hug) to Linda at Kathmandu. Nothing was too much to ask. She was patient and kind and understood the importance of a well-fitting, comfortable shoe for hiking. She couldn’t have been more helpful. Thank you Linda, you’re wonderful and a thank you to all the other friendly and helpful staff at Kathmandu.

BIG THUMBS DOWN to the people responsible for cutting the grass on the corner of Shiralee Road and Pinnacle Rd. It’s impossible to see a vehicle coming around the bend from the southern direction. Very dangerous, an accident waiting to happen. HUGE THUMBS UP to Michelle from Laverty Pathology (One of the Covid testing clinics) her manner and help has been fantastic! THUMBS DOWN to people who teach their children how to drive and then teach them bad habits like road rage. Like the person who was at the roundabout near James Sheahan on November 23 and beeped me when I was going straight through and had plenty of time you obviously had plenty of time to beat me but your child slowed down anyway. Your child is going to expect a lot of drivers on the road and road rage is not the way to move drivers along it’s going to encourage drivers to intimidate your child. Just because you’re teaching your child how to drive doesn’t mean you own the road. THUMBS DOWN to the person who spat on my brothers white Swift on Saturday 21st November 2020. THUMBS UP and big thank you to Bobby at The Reject Shop for his great customer service.

THUMBS UP and big thanks to Keeley at Kmart, very good customer service and so helpful to us oldies. Nothing seems to be any trouble for her. THUMBS UP I would like to say a BIG THUMBS UP to Lyn Hepburn and her husband for helping me today when I ran out of petrol on the Ophir Rd. They were extremely helpful driving me to get petrol using their own 20L tank, driving me back to my car and filling it for me. Then, they followed me just to make sure I was OK!! Wow. Fantastic. Can I do a second BIG THUMBS UP for Les from the NRMA who spotted me on his way out and then stopped to chat with me to make sure I was OK. It makes me so very proud to say the Australian spirit is alive and well despite Covid-19. Country people are the best. THUMBS DOWN to the financial institution for their disgraceful act by charging a pensioner $5.00 to count $1 and $2 coins to deposit in her own account. Shame on you.

A VERY BIG THUMBS DOWN to all the disrespectful people in this town. I was at the Orange Health Service (hospital) the other day and was disgusted to see the state of the car park in front. There was rubbish everywhere, e.g. blue gloves, used face masks, cigarette butts, tissues, vomit bags, and even a baby nappy, just to name a few items. Some people are just so disgusting. They should show a bit more respect for public places. Show a bit of pride. Take your rubbish home and put it in the bin. A BIG THUMBS DOWN to the retailers who are trying to ram more American culture down our throats, I’m referring to these “Black Friday” sales. Are these retailers so brain dead that they can no longer come up with their own ideas and slogans and that they stoop so low to steal ideas from other countries. THUMBS DOWN to motorists who queue across the roundabout on Kite and Peisley Street. Why do people do this? Let the traffic through turning right from Kite Street. Have some common sense.

THUMBS DOWN to the lady at Bunnings for assuming that because I am a woman I am not a tradie. THUMBS UP to the ladies at My Foot Dr for being pleasant and always patient and smiling. THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council. Where I live is adjacent to a council park and over time has been maintained to a great standard, until OCC took over. Now looking out my back door all I see is weeds up to the top of my fence and a creek covered in blackberry. Please OCC do the right thing and get contractors back on the job. HUGE THUMBS UP to Rachel at Coffee Rush. It’s nice to see a warm, friendly smile and caring person. It would be nice to see more people like you in this world. THUMBS UP to the team looking after the wetlands and festive emus. Brilliant! THUMBS UP to the amazing nurse in Recovery at Orange Health Service. I watched them work so hard and they always had a smile, thank you especially Nadeem and Amanda.

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2019 HONDA HR-V

GOLF 2016 VOLKSWAGEN COMFORTLINE

2018 MITSUBISHI ED OUTLANDER EXCE

2016 TOYOTA HIACE

$31,990

$29,990

$37,990

$15,990

Economical 1.8 litre engine, automatic, leather interior, Bluetooth, reverse camera , satellite navigation, 1 owner, only travelled 10,000km ECT42T

2.7 litre petrol engine, 5 speed manual, Bluetooth, reverse camera, towbar , nudge bar , local vehicle , 79,000km DLV44L

Economical 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine, automatic, all wheel drive , 7 seater, leather interior, 1 local owner,37,000km EKO07V

Economical 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine, 7 speed automatic, Bluetooth, reverse camera DKR11K

2017 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED

$31,990 2.4 litre petrol engine, 9 speed automatic, leather interior, Bluetooth, reverse camera, 1 local owner, only travelled 7,000km DXM84E

2015 MITSUBISHI TR GLX

ITON

2019 TOYOTA FORTU GXL

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2015 TOYOTA FORTU

$36,990

$49,990

Economical 2.8 litre turbo diesel engine, automatic, Bluetooth, reverse camera, Satellite navigation, nudge bar , towbar EJG45

Economical 2.8 litre turbo diesel engine, automatic, Bluetooth , reverse camera, 7 seater , towbar, nudge bar, 1 local owner DDE27K

DCRUISER 2017 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER TOYOTA LANSAHARA 2016 200 SERIES VX

2017 HOLDEN VF U

$28,990

$85,990

$25,990

Economical 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine , 6 speed manual , Bluetooth , bulbar , towbar, 1 local owner , only travelled 76,000km DCT80

Powerful 4.5 litre V8 turbo diesel engine, automatic, leather interior, sunroof, Bluetooth , reverse camera, 7 seater, 1 owner DKM92P

Powerful 3.6 litre V6 engine, 6 speed automatic, Bluetooth, sports bar, tonneau cover, travelled 42,000km EKV30Y

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2015 MITSUBISHI TR GLS

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2017 MA ZDA CX5 TO

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$46,990

$41,990

$34,990

$31,990

Economical 2.8 litre turbo diesel engine, 6 speed manual, reverse camera, Bluetooth, 7 seater, bulbar, towbar, 1 local owner EKV29L

Powerful 3.5 litre V6 engine, automatic, leather interior, all wheel drive, Bluetooth, reverse camera, 7 seater 55,000km CL53HQ

Economical 2.4 litre turbo diesel engine, 6 speed manual, Bluetooth, reverse camera, bulbar, towbar, canopy, travelled 55,000km DCI80J

Economical 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine, automatic, all wheel drive, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, reverse camera, travelled 67,000km EJH11L

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Forbes Road, Orange | Phone: 02 6363 9999 John 0409 918 803 Joel 0400 484 980 www.westorangemotors.com.au