Parra Pulse April-June 2014

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Parramatta City Council’s
Community Newsletter
April – June 2014
Lord Mayor, Cr John Chedid, with the 2014 Australia Day Award recipients
Local heroes recognised
PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCED ITS AUSTRALIA
DAY AWARD WINNERS AT A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT
RIVERSIDE THEATRES ON 26 JANUARY 2014.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John Chedid, presented the
awards together with Parramatta’s Australia Day Ambassador,
Anthony Hasham AM, director and chairman of Life Education.
Parramatta Eels Captain, Tim Mannah, was named Citizen of
the Year in recognition of his dedication to the community.
As an ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House at
Westmead, Mannah regularly visits the house and devotes his
time supporting children and families staying there.
Senior Citizen of the Year went to Donald Hones, who works
tirelessly as a support teacher at Granville Boys High School.
Mr Hones always goes above and beyond to help ‘at risk’
young men, regularly visiting Granville Youth and Community
Recreation Centre and juvenile detention centres.
Alexander Roberts was awarded Young Citizen of the Year for
his work with the environment.
Volunteer of the Year, Wendy Purkis, has been an active
volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House for more than 30
years. At age 75, Mrs Purkis still volunteers five nights every
six weeks to look after the house.
Parramatta Eels Captain, Tim Mannah, with his Citizen of the Year Award
Western Sydney Wanderers Captain, Michael Beauchamp, was
named Sportsperson of the Year, while Community Project of
the Year went to the Friends of Duck River Bushcare Group.
For the first time, highly commended awards were also given
out for the citizen, volunteer and young citizen of the year
categories, going to Dragoljub Brkljac, Jim Juillerat and
Lara Nakhle respectively.
Council would like to congratulate all the award recipients
and nominees and thank them for all their hard work and
dedication to the community.
Lord Mayor’s
Message
Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid with Cr Bob Dwyer, Cr Steven Issa, Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard,
Cr Jean Pierre Abood and Western Sydney Wanderers FC Executive Chairman Lyall Gorman
On behalf of every Councillor and
staff member at Parramatta City
Council, and my family, I’d like
to wish you all a Happy Easter. If
you’re planning on going away
over the holiday period, take care
on the roads.
Without doubt, this year has had
an exciting start. The upgrade
of Church St Mall is already
underway, ensuring that by the
end of this year, residents will
enjoy new event spaces, new
cafés and kiosks and more seating
and shade to relax. The upgrade
of Church St Mall is long overdue
and I’m looking forward to
welcoming you to the new space
later in the year.
Locally, there is no shortage
of things to do in the coming
months. The events calendar
is bursting with festivals and
activities - from the Winterlight
Festival to the Heritage Festival,
there is something for everyone.
For families with young children,
don’t forget to head down to our
Liquid Cinema during the April
school holidays for free movies
under the stars.
I look forward to seeing residents
at many of Council’s events as
the City comes alive over the next
few months.
Stronger links with UWS
and the Wanderers
PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL
HAS ENTERED INTO STRATEGIC
PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN
SYDNEY AND THE WESTERN
SYDNEY WANDERERS TO CEMENT
PARRAMATTA’S POSITION AS THE
ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS CAPITAL
OF WESTERN SYDNEY.
The Knowledge City Partnership will see
Council and UWS collaborate on issues
such as business networks, place and
resource sharing, specialised employment
strategies, professional development
exchange and joint advocacy.
The four year Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between Council
and the Wanderers will target initiatives
that can help develop Parramatta as a
competitive and innovative City and the
Wanderers as a world class football club.
Lord Mayor, UWS
to host first Young
Leaders Forum
MORE THAN 200 HIGH SCHOOL
AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
WILL SOON TAKE PART IN LORD
MAYOR CR JOHN CHEDID’S FIRST
YOUNG LEADERS FORUM AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY’S
PARRAMATTA CAMPUS.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid with
Cr Bakous Makari and Dr Andy Marks from UWS
Every school, university and business
organisation in the Parramatta LGA will
be able to recommend high achievers for
participation in this forum.
young leaders together with today’s
giants of business and industry for an
inspiring event that will influence the
future of their city.
Councillor John Chedid
Lord Mayor of Parramatta
Covering issues such as technology,
entrepreneurship, innovation, lifestyle,
location and careers, the forum will bring
The Young Leaders Forum will be hosted
in partnership with the University of
Western Sydney.
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Visit the Lord Mayor’s website at lordmayorparramatta.com.au
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Church St Mall
to be revamped
CHURCH ST MALL, PARRAMATTA’S
MOST RECOGNISABLE SPACE, IS BEING
REDEVELOPED TO MAKE THE AREA
SAFER, LIVELY AND MORE ACCESSIBLE
FOR THE THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS,
VISITORS AND WORKERS WHO VISIT
THE SPACE EVERY DAY.
A new water fountain, new café and kiosk
spaces, brighter lighting, modern paving and
street furniture are among the key features of
the new-look space.
The revitalised area will also be renamed
Centenary Square, restoring the original name
of this historic space.
Clearing works began at the end of January
and the project is due to be completed after
the annual Winterlight Festival in July 2014.
KEY FEATURES OF CENTENARY SQUARE
• More event spaces
• New alfresco dining areas
• New café and kiosk structures
• More seating and shade to relax
• New water fountain
• Modern paving
• Special coloured lighting at night
• Modern children’s playspace
For more information about Centenary Square,
visit parracity.nsw.gov.au/centenarysquare
Artist’s impression of Centenary Square
Meet Council’s
new CEO,
Greg Dyer
MR DYER TOOK OVER
THE REINS IN FEBRUARY
AND BRINGS SIGNIFICANT
EXPERIENCE TO THE
ROLE, PARTICULARLY IN
PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Cr John Chedid, lifts the first
paver to mark the start of work on Centenary Square
Greg recently served as Finance
Director with Top 50 ASX-listed
property company Mirvac Group
and previously served as Chief
@Aneets1Outsourced craft is my favourite kind of craft. Bless you @parracity
CEO, Greg Dyer
Financial Officer with Mulpha
Australia Ltd, and APN News
and Media.
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KIDS BOUNCE OFF TO A HEALTHY START
HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN ENJOYED
THE LAST WEEK OF THEIR SUMMER
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT THE JUMP
INTO FITNESS FAMILY FUN DAY
ON FRIDAY, 24 JANUARY.
Part of the Lord Mayor’s Healthy
Generations Initiative, children were
encouraged to keep active and enjoy
the outdoors.
The star attraction was Flip Out’s
Giant Trampoline, where kids big
and small received free entry. There
was also a dodgeball demonstration
with staff from Parramatta PCYC,
Parramatta City Council and the Eels
all participating.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid with Parramatta City Council staff and staff from other
sponsors including Parramatta PCYC, the Eels, YCG Accountants, Auditors & Advisors, Children’s Medical
Research Institute, Aon Risk Services and Coleman Greig Lawyers
Other fun activities included free table
tennis, Aqua Zorbs, tricycle riding, a
circus workshop, jumping castle and
balloon twisting, with free giveaways
from Council of bottled water and
apples to boost kids’ energy levels.
After all the jumping around, families
relaxed their legs by the river with a
screening of Horton Hears a Who.
Players select their dodgeball targets on the Flip Out Trampoline
FAMILY FUN ON THE RIVER
MAJOR EVENTS
THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF
FUN THINGS TO DO THIS
AUTUMN, STARTING WITH FREE
ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS ON
THE RIVER FORESHORE.
The Liquid Cinema is back again,
giving families the opportunity
to enjoy movies on a giant outdoor
screen under the stars and by
the riverbank.
Parramatta City Council hosted
two huge events at the start
of 2014, attracting an estimated
combined crowd of over
100,000 people.
In addition to the Liquid Cinema,
there will be free activities for kids
along the Parramatta River Foreshore
including boat and zorb hire on the
river from 4pm – 7pm.
Our annual New Years Eve and
Australia Day celebrations are just
the beginning of an exciting, jampacked calendar.
Movies commence at 7pm and
session times are listed below:
Friday 14 March FINDING NEMO
Friday 21 March BABE
Friday 28 March UP
Friday 4 April TOY STORY
Friday 11 April WALL:E
A full school holiday program will
be announced at the end of March.
Visit www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/
riverforeshore to find out more.
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YOUTH TO ROC THA BLOCK ON 12 APRIL
ANNUAL YOUTH WEEK
CELEBRATIONS WILL RETURN
TO THE GRANVILLE YOUTH
AND COMMUNITY RECREATION
CENTRE ON SATURDAY,
12 APRIL. THIS YEAR’S
THEME IS “OUR VOICE,
OUR IMPACT”.
Reflecting the theme, the ROC THA
BLOC festival will showcase young
local artists.
ROC THA BLOCK will include
music, street dancing, a streetball
competition, food, amusement rides
and DJ graduates will be spinning
the decks using skills learned at the
Centre.
Young people interested in
performing on stage should sign up
for the Centre’s four week dance
program, starting 19 March.
Proudly supported by Parramatta
City Council, ROC THA BLOC will be
a community event not to be missed!
The event is open for the whole
community from 12pm to 4pm.
For more information, please contact
the Centre on 9897 9741.
BURRAMATTA FUN DAY
TO CELEBRATE NAIDOC
WEEK AND PARRAMATTA’S
RICH INDIGENOUS HERITAGE
AND CULTURE, PARRAMATTA
CITY COUNCIL IS HOLDING
ITS ANNUAL BURRAMATTA
FAMILY FUN DAY.
SUNDAY 13 JULY
10AM – 3PM
PRINCE ALFRED PARK
The day will feature
live music, bush tucker,
indigenous cultural
workshops and more.
Throughout NAIDOC week,
Parramatta City Council
will also host themed
events at Parramatta City
Library and branches,
including Aboriginal
storytime, painting
and music.
WINTERLIGHT
FESTIVAL
HAVE FUN THIS WINTER
AT PARRAMATTA’S
WINTERLIGHT FESTIVAL.
26 JUNE - 14 JULY
Visit Parramatta to see Church St
Mall transformed into a winter
wonderland, featuring a giant
outdoor ice rink, exciting lighting
and scenery, spectacular iceskating performances, roving
entertainment, themed food stalls
and workshops for children.
For more information, visit
discoverparramatta.com
@ParramattaChoir Thank you @parracity for a great #Ausday celebration. We enjoyed singing for you
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Parramatta Ferry
celebrates 20 years
Register your pool
and spa. Be pool safe.
THE HISTORIC PARRAMATTA FERRY SERVICE HAS
CELEBRATED 20 YEARS SINCE IT WAS REINSTATED IN
1993 - AFTER AN 85-YEAR ABSENCE.
PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL IS
COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE
GREATEST POSSIBLE SAFETY FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN IN AND AROUND
SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS.
Since it was re-established, the ferry service has grown to be an
important and popular tourist attraction and commuter service
that draws thousands of people each year.
The Parramatta Ferry timetable is available at
www.transportnsw.info
Changes to the safety legislation of
swimming pools and spas take effect from
29 April. Register your pool or spa in time
to avoid penalties of $220. To register visit
swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au
The following changes will take effect:
• If you are selling or leasing your property
and you have a pool or spa you will
require a valid Swimming Pool Compliance
Certificate, to ensure the pool or spa
complies with swimming pool legislation.
• Mandatory inspections of tourist, visitor
and multi-occupancy developments.
Council will be required to carry out
inspections to ensure compliance with
the swimming pool legislation.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid with Tourism & Transport Forum Chairman
Bruce Baird and Harbour City Ferries CEO Steffen Faurby
JOIN THE
COMPOST
REVOLUTION
For any enquiries regarding Parramatta
Council’s mandatory inspections program,
visit parracity.nsw.gov.au or contact Council
on 9806 5684.
HOME COMPOSTING OR WORM
FARMING IS AN EASY WAY TO
REDUCE THE VOLUME OF WASTE
GOING TO LANDFILL, CUTTING
DOWN ON GREENHOUSE GASES
AND RETURNING NUTRIENTS BACK
INTO THE SOIL.
Council is providing a free online
tutorial for anyone interested in learning
composting and worm farming from
the comfort of their own home. It’s an
easy and fun way to give back to the
environment. The tutorial is available at
compostrevolution.com.au/parramatta
At the completion of the tutorial,
residents will receive 50 per cent off
a compost bin or worm farm when
purchased from Council. That amounts
to a saving of up to $79.90 if residents
purchase the worms and worm farm.
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UPGRADES in your area
HERE’S A SNAPSHOT OF THE WORKS
RECENTLY COMPLETED BY COUNCIL
IN YOUR WARD.
LACHLAN MACQUARIE WARD
ARTHUR PHILLIP WARD
• Ermington Scout Hall: improvement to
pedestrian access
• Park Parade, Parramatta: construction of
kerb and gutters and pavement rehabilitation
at westbound lane
• Jeffery Ave, North Parramatta: kerb and
gutter, footpath, road reconstruction and
associated works
• Duncan Park, Kent St Epping: replacement
of croquet clubhouse
• Mulyan Avenue, Carlingford Mobbs Lane
to End – east side 165m: new footpath
construction
• Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta: raised
CDB type pedestrian crossing
• Glebe Street at Pitt Street, Parramatta:
traffic island
• Wentworth Ave, Wentworthville (outside
Wentworthville railway station): raised
pedestrian crossing and associated works
• Darcy Street, Parramatta: installation of
new awnings and signs to shop fronts
CAROLINE CHISHOLM WARD
• Greenleaf Street, Constitution Hill:
kerb and gutter, road reconstruction and
associated work
Greenleaf Street, Constitution Hill
• Binalong Park, Old Toongabbie:
replacement of playground
• Peachtree Avenue from Greenleaf Street to
Constitution Road, Constitution Hill: repair of
kerb and gutters and pavement rehabilitation
ELIZABETH MACARTHUR WARD
• Wigram Street Stage 2, Harris Park: CBD
footpath treatment and associated works
• James Rouse Reserve: installation of aquatic
playgrounds
Awnings along Darcy Street, Parramatta
WOODVILLE WARD
• Olsen Street, Guildford: kerb and gutter,
road reconstruction and associated works
• Railway Terrace south of Claremont Street,
Merrylands: raised pedestrian crossing and
associated works
• Carlton Street at Mary Street, Granville:
raised pedestrian crossing
• Granville Park: installation of aquatic
playgrounds
Binalong Park, Old Toongabbie
@deanpet74
Thanks to @parracity for the concert in the park for Australia Day Jessica Mauboy was brilliant plus the fireworks..West is Best
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Garden growing in Toongabbie
STAFF AT BORONIA
MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
HAVE ROLLED UP THEIR
SLEEVES AND DUG DEEP TO
BRING A SUSTAINABLE FOOD
GARDEN TO THE TOONGABBIE
COMMUNITY.
Local youth from MTC Australia
Youth Connections and volunteers
from the Parramatta District Men’s
Shed joined the Multicultural
Centre to help build three raised
garden beds planting more than
40 different fruit, vegetable and
herb seedlings.
The beds were funded by a $5,000
grant from Parramatta Council’s
Community Grants Program.
Maintained and used by the seniors
group, the public is welcome to visit
and work in the garden as well.
Homelessness
Street Count
VOLUNTEERS HIT THE STREETS
OF PARRAMATTA IN FEBRUARY
FOR COUNCIL’S ANNUAL
HOMELESSNESS STREET COUNT.
Boronia Multicultural Centre volunteers and their community garden
Source: Fairfax Media
Emergency Accommodation
Rough Sleepers
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250
200
150
100
50
0
Around 100 local volunteers hit the
streets of Parramatta in February for
Council’s annual Homelessness Street
Count.
The results will also be used to develop
appropriate responses to homelessness
and improve the wellbeing of homeless
people in the Parramatta area.
The Count, now in its fifth year,
revealed 24 rough sleepers and 249
sleeping in emergency and crisis
accommodation.
This year’s results showed a small
decrease in the number of rough
sleepers, compared to last year,
with decreased numbers reported in
emergency and crisis accommodation
as well.
Information gathered will help the
City measure the effectiveness of
homelessness programs and to track
trends in numbers.
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2012
2013
2014
Council will now work with
government, local businesses and
service providers to develop short and
long-term strategies to reduce the
incidence of homelessness in our city.
The 2014 Homeless Street Count was
supported by the Parramatta Region
Homelessness Interagency, service
providers, local businesses, residents
and the police.
Getting up close and personal with nature
THE BEAUTY OF PARRAMATTA’S NATURAL
SURROUNDINGS WILL BE EXPLORED AT AN
UPCOMING SERIES OF BUSHLAND WALKS
AND TALKS.
The free events have been organised following the
success of the initial series in 2013. They were so popular
Council has doubled the number of events each month to
meet demand.
COUNCIL’S WALKS AND TALKS
PROGRAM 2014
APRIL
Night Nature Walk
Location: Galaringi Reserve
Date: Monday 14 April, 6pm – 8pm
Outdoor Minibeast Muster
Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve
Date: Wednesday 23 April, 10am – 11am
Suitable for families and children over 7 years
MAY
Art Bus Tour – Landscapes
Location: George Kendall Reserve, Ermington
Date: Saturday 3 May, 10am-3pm
Gumnut Toddle
Location: Lake Parramatta Reserve
Date: Thursday 15 May, 10am – 11am
Suitable for families and children between 3-5 years
JUNE
Bushland Art Exhibition to celebrate
World Environment Day
Location: Parramatta City Library
Date: Week commencing 5 June
Wildlife Show
Location: Retro Room, Parramatta City Library
Date: Saturday 7 June, 10am – 11:30am
To enrol go to Council’s ‘What’s On’ Event Calendar at
parracity.nsw.gov.au or contact the Bushcare Team on
9806 5722.
More discounts for seniors
MORE THAN A MILLION
SENIORS ARE ALREADY TAKING
ADVANTAGE OF THOUSANDS OF
DISCOUNTS ACROSS NEW SOUTH
WALES, WITH THE LAUNCH OF
THE 2014 NSW SENIORS CARD
DIRECTORY.
The 2014 NSW Seniors Card Directory
helps seniors unlock up to 3200
discounts throughout the state –
including more than 1600 in Sydney
and surrounding areas.
Don’t have a Seniors Card?
Seniors Cards are available for
permanent NSW residents who are
60 years of age or over and are working
no more than 20 hours per week in
paid employment.
To be eligible for the NSW Seniors Card,
you must be:
@jenniferjacks41 Good work @parracity kids having fun at flipout and @sydney_festival
• 60 years of age or over when
applying
• A permanent resident of
NSW
• Working no more than 20 hours
average of paid work a week
(calculated annually)
• The holder of a valid green
Medicare Card
For more information on the 2014
Seniors Card Directory or to apply
for a NSW Seniors Card visit
www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au
or call 13 77 88.
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RIVERSIDE THEATRES
ADDRESS: CORNER CHURCH AND MARKET STREETS, PARRAMATTA
PHONE: 8839 3399
Riverside Theatres
PARRAMATTA GIRLS
THE FACTORY
FOOD
Eight former inmates return to the
notorious Parramatta Girls Detention
Centre for a reunion 40 years later.
For some it’s a way to find healing,
for others it’s a way to dispel the
ghosts, for all of them it is a way to
share the pain.
Q&A sessions with the cast and
the real Parra girls will be available
following some performances along
with tours of the actual centre.
Described as New Zealand’s firstever Pacific musical, The Factory is
an entertaining and entirely unique
exploration of the Samoan migrant
experience.
Hilarious and heartfelt, this vibrant
funk-fuelled musical weaves a
romantic narrative and wry lyrics
into a tribute to the courage of the
Pacific people who came to Auckland
during the 1970s, searching for ways
to support the families they left
behind and striving to make new
lives for themselves.
This is an absolutely brilliant
production of immersion theatre
about family, love and food. Not only
are you likely to get the opportunity
to share in a tidbit or two with the
actors as they cook in their on-stage
kitchen, but Food delivers one of the
most imaginative love scenes seen on
stage in a long time.
For more information on shows at
Riverside Theatres, visit
riversideparramatta.com.au
1–7 MAY
18–21 JUNE
1–5 JULY
Lunar New Year 2014
Hundreds of revellers joined in
the celebration of Lunar New
Year at Parramatta’s Twilight
Festival in Church St Mall on
Friday 14 February.
The Year of the Horse was
welcomed with an electric
lion and dragon parade and
firecrackers, traditional and
modern performances including
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Mongolian Throat Singing artists
Bukhu and Enkhbayar, kung fu
demonstrations, and interactive
workshops such as lantern
making, Chinese knotting and
paper folding.
For the first time, the festival
included a Lunar Bar with DJ
Masta Tea spinning Asian Pop and
Teik Kim Pok hosting karaoke.
Lord Mayor of Parramatta Cr John Chedid with
Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Paul Garrard, Cr Jean Pierre Abood,
Cr John Hugh and Cr Scott Lloyd
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National Trust Heritage Festival 2014
RUNNING FROM 16 APRIL – 25 MAY, THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE
FESTIVAL HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AND THE COUNCIL WELCOMES ALL
TO JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR RICH HISTORY.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Market Place – A feast for the senses
Come and explore the site of Parramatta’s
original market place, originally opened in April
1791. Come along to Parramatta’s Farmers
Market to where it all happened and see how it
has evolved. You can sample and take home fresh
produce. Meet the people behind the National
Trust, Parramatta Park Trust, Sydney Living
Museums, and Lancer Barracks.
Friday 11 April and Friday 2 May 10am-2pm,
Farmers Market, Church St Mall
Contact: Cath Renwick, 8839 3329
Walking the Parramatta River Journey
Join a Parramatta City Guide on a leisurely walk
along the river to explore the many stories of
the foreshore and the city itself. The meeting
point is at Parramatta Wharf, Charles St. There
are limited places available.
Saturday 10 May Friday 26 April Friday 18 April Friday 16 May 11am-12.30pm
11am-12.30pm
11am-12.30pm
11am-12.30pm
To register please contact:
Cath Renwick, 8839 3329
John Thomson’s travels through
China 1868–1872
John Thomson was one of the first photographers
to travel to the Far East, documenting the people,
landscapes and artefacts of eastern cultures.
This talk will cover Thomson’s four year journey
photographing the customs and sights of China.
Heritage Centre, 346A Church Street Parramatta
Saturday 26 April, 2pm-3pm
Contact: 8839 3322
A Sense of Adventure: Parramatta Soldiers’
travels during World War One
For most soldiers, enlistment led to their first
experiences of travel abroad. Come and hear
about the fascinating events and actions which
shaped the journeys of some of those who
travelled from Parramatta.
Heritage Centre, 346A Church Street Parramatta
Saturday 24 May, 2pm-3pm
Council Services
SWIMMING POOLS
Parramatta War Memorial
Swimming Pool
O’Connell Street, Parramatta
Tel: 9630 3669
Granville Swimming Centre
Enid Avenue, Granville
Tel: 9637 1593
LIBRARIES
Parramatta City Library
Address: Civic Place, Parramatta
Tel: 9806 5159
Dundas Valley Branch Library
Address: Sturt Street, Telopea
Tel: 9638 1146
Ermington Branch Library
Address: River Road, Ermington
Tel: 9638 2270
Granville Branch Library
Address: 8 Carlton Street, Granville
Tel: 9637 4270
Guildford Branch Library
Address: Railway Terrace, Guildford
Tel: 9632 6744
Constitution Hill Branch Library
Address: 20 Hollis Street, Constitution Hill
Tel: 9896 2201
THE PARRAMATTA HERITAGE
& VISITORS CENTRE
Address: 346A Church Street, Parramatta
(opposite Riverside Theatres)
Tel: 8839 3300
Fax: 9683 5608
MEALS ON WHEELS
Shop 3, 10 Hunter Street, Parramatta
Tel: 9635 5293
COUNCIL’S WASTE HOTLINE
Tel: 9806 5544
PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL
30 Darcy Street Parramatta NSW 2150
PO Box 32, Parramatta NSW 2124
Telephone: 9806 5050
Facsimile: 9806 5917
Email: council@parracity.nsw.gov.au
Website: parracity.nsw.gov.au
THE LORD MAYOR’S WEBSITE
lordmayorparramatta.com.au
Contact: 8839 3322
Follow us on Twitter: @parracity Parramatta City Council, @discoverparra Discover Parramatta, @parralibrary Parramatta Library
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Contact your Councillors
Cr Scott Lloyd
0414 730 254
slloyd@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
Caroline CHiSHolM
Ward
Cr Andrew Wilson
0414 190 205
andrewwilson@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(IND)
Carlingford
northmead
Telopea
Constitution
Hill
north Parramatta
Westmead
WOODVILLE WARD
laCHlan
MaCQUarie
Ward
dundas
rydalmere
Parramatta
Cr Paul Garrard
Deputy Lord Mayor
0414 504 504
pgarrard@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(IND)
National Relay Service (NRS)
Telephone: 133 677
dundas Valley
ermington
arTHUr PHilliP
Ward
Cr Steven Issa
0416 100 223
sissa@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
Cr Lorraine Wearne
0416 035 817
lwearne@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(IND)
eastwood
oatlands
Harris
Park
Merrylands
Guildford
South
Granville
Chester
Hill
Melrose
Park
Camellia
rosehill
Clyde
Granville
Cr Glenn Elmore
WoodVille
0408 605 451
Ward
gelmore@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(ALP)
Cr Pierre Esber
0414 190 204
pesber@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(ALP)
epping
old
Toongabbie
Pendle
Hill Wentworthville
Cr Jean Pierre Abood
0428 020 851
jabood@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
Baulkham Hills
Winston Hills
Seven
Hills
Toongabbie
Cr Bakous Makari
0428 024 484
bmakari@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
LACHLAN MACQUARIE WARD
Cr Bob Dwyer
0428 024 997
bdwyer@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
Cr Julia Finn
0414 190 202
jfinn@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(ALP)
eliZaBeTH MaCarTHUr
Ward
ELIZABETH MACARTHUR WARD
Cr Shahadat Chowdhury
0469 441 272
schowdhury@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(ALP)
ARTHUR PHILLIP WARD
CAROLINE CHISHOLM WARD
The Councillors’ Support Officer (phone 9806 5066) can put you in touch with the Councillors that represent your
Ward. Alternatively you can contact them directly on the following numbers.
Cr John Chedid
The Lord Mayor
0431 506 055
jchedid@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
Cr John Hugh
0428 017 928
jhugh@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(LIB)
Cr James Shaw
0428 020 053
jshaw@parracity.nsw.gov.au
(ALP)
Hearing impaired and deaf people may call Parramatta City Council through the NRS, using
modem or textphone by dialling 133 677 and quoting customer service number (02) 9806 5050.