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THREE GIFTS OF GIVING
Printed on 80% recycled paper. Free to homes fortnightly. Circulation 4400. Issue #25 19th Dec 2013 - 8th Jan 2014
The gift “elves” pictured with volunteer Kim
Rudder hand out treats at the Wescott Carols
Traditionally a time for
giving, the Christmas spirit of
reaching out is alive and well
around the Port.
At the Wescott Carols on Friday
13th a group of local Stockton
children were happily handing
out bags of shortbread and
sweet delights to residents of
the aged care facility.
A lovely gesture in itself, the
true beauty lay in that the
children had saved their own
pocket money throughout the
year in order to buy the treats.
The goodwill felt by the
giftgiving was evident on the
faces of all, with one lady
commenting “isn’t it lovely to
see the children caring enough
to give back at Christmas”.
Also in the spirit for giving
Medowie Lions Club and Orica join forces to make
Xmas day brighter for those in need
were the Medowie Lions Club
and Orica who rolled out their
annual Christmas hampers for
families in need.
Usually a manual task
undertaken by Barry and helpers
at the Medowie Lions Club,
this year employees of Orica
assisted, packing 30 hampers
at the Stockton Senior Citizens
Association Hall in Mitchell
Street.
The hampers were then
distributed
to
families
nominated by the principals of
Stockton Public School, Fern
Bay Public School and St Peter’s
Primary School, Stockton.
The hamper program has been
a joint effort by Orica and the
Lions Club for over 25 years
and has become an annual
tradition.
Of the gesture, Orica General
Manager Greg Holmes said:
“The Medowie Lions Club is
passionate about supporting
the local community and I
am thankful that Orica can
collaborate with them for this
very worthwhile cause.”
The third gift of giving may
be a little further away than
the holiday season, however it
is the most ambitious of them
all, with local Ronnie Watts
preparing for a 14 day ride in
the Phillipines to raise money
for the victims of Typhoon
Haiyan via the Red Cross
campaign. Ronnie is of Filipino
heritage and has over 50 family
members in Tacloban who
were directly impacted by the
Ronnie Watts prepares for 14 day fundraising expedition
in the Phillipines to help Typhoon victims
devastating storm. Some of the
more unfortunate have no jobs
and no insurance for destroyed
homes with their lives being
changed forever.
The 300 km trip scheduled
for March next year will be
Ronnie’s first major cycling
expedition, however he is not
adverse to adventure, having
completed and a Himalayan trek
across Bhutan to the Tibetan
border and back in the past.
The goal is to raise $10,000,
enough money Ronnie says to
“buy clean water kits for 80
families, essential household
supplies, such as cooking pots
and bedding for 30 families,
family hygiene kits for 30
families, 100 tarpaulins to help
make temporary shelters, food
for 30 families for 2 weeks, and
after that, still have over $2000
remaining to support Red Cross
longer term programs in the
affected areas.”
Paying his own way and using
his personal leave Ronnie has
already raised a commendable
$2,778.
Of the trip Ronnie says he also
wants to “include locals in some
way and have them be a part of
a fundraiser that benefits their
region. I’m thinking of getting
maybe a local tour guide or bike
shop owner or someone similar
involved because it will help
them get back on their feet.”
If you have a little more to
give this Christmas visit :
typhoonappeal.gofundraise.
com.au/page/tourdetacloban
Richard Peel would like to thank you for your
ongoing support and he looks forward to
helping you achieve your property dreams in 2014.
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for
a Happy New Year.
rhstockton.com
4928 4000
Around the port
INDEX
News, Views & more Pgs 2 - 5
History & interest Pg- 5
Lifestyle & entertainment Pgs 6 -7
Community Pg 8
Sport Pg 9
Trades & Services Pg 10
Barside & Sudoku Pg 11
Tide Times pg 12
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Deadline for the next issue is 6th january 2014
Ed’s 2 cents.
There isn’t much room left this
issue, so I will keep it short ;-)
As the paper sees in it’s second
Christmas, I can’t help but think
of how grateful I am to all those
who have helped me keep it
going. Without advertising and
pledges the ‘local rag’ could
simply not exist and so to each
and everyone I thank you for
sticking with me and believing
that hard-copy newspapers still
have a place in an electronic
society. In particular I wish to
thank my major supporters, the
Boatrowers Hotel, The Stockton
Bowling Club, Stockton RSL,
The General Washington Hotel,
the Gladstone Hotel, Raine and
Horne Stockton, France Family
Funerals, Stockton Hardware,
S h o t t e r s
Lawyers
and
Mark Walmsley
accounting.
These
local
businesses have
been with the
paper since day
one and I encourage you all to
patronise their businesses as
return thanks for the pages that
hit the street every fortnight.
To those who made pledges;
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Stockton RSL subbranch,
Stockton Historical Society,
Stockton RSL Social Bowling,
Stockton Swimming Club,
Stockton Womens Bowling
Club, Probus Club of Stockton
District
Combined
INC,
Stockton View club, Stockton
Oosh, Hunter Connect, Stockton
Junior Cricket Club, Stockton
Parish of St Petersa and Surfside
Church, thank you for sharing
the costs of delivery and to all
the trades and services who keep
page 10 alive, I thank-you. To
the regular contributors Charles
Willams and Rick Banyard, you
have saved my skin and fingers
on countless occasions as have
the team at Fairfax Regional
Press who manage even though
I miss the deadline time and
time again. To Chris Smith and
Pat Callaghan for capturing
shots much better than I could
ever do, I appreciate not only
your talent but your generosity
and to all those who deliver the
paper, Chris, Annette Leslie,
Deb, Ruth & Finn, Melissa K &
co, Liz & the Carrington Crew,
Cooper and the delightful Pat...
thank you, thank you, thank
you. To all the readers, it is a
privilege to weave these pages
together for you and to Stu,
Robbo & Lenore thanks for
putting up with the cursing....
I sincerely hope that the silly
season brings you all memories
that last forever, laughter that
can be heard long after it has
passed and that prosperity and
happiness embrace you in 2014.
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To ed (& Rick)
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Dear Ed,
Congratulations on launching
"Portside Local" while other
newspapers are closing down.
A brave move and one I hope
will meet with continuing
success. Happy Christmas
Patricia from Carrington via
email....thanks Patricia. ed ;-)
Hi Rick
I was born in Stockton in 1951
and have lived in Fern Bay
nearly all my life. I was here
when Stockton Bridge was built.
The original bridge and road
design did what your article
suggests.
When you head west down
Stockton Bridge and over the
coal conveyors you can see the
easement across the island for
the road. There was not supposed
to be an intersection at Stockton
bridge. The turn off to and from
Stockton was supposed to weave
around and go under the bridge.
The four lane road was supposed
to go across Kooragang, across
the back of the BHP dump and
join up with the future inner city
bypass at Sandgate.
Here we are over 40 years later
and nothing has been completed.
Thanks..
Terry via email
update of 10 December
Stockton Beach
Holiday Park
Council resolved to accept
the tender the Uniplan Pty Ltd
for the supply and installation
of 16 cabins at a value of
$2,176,935.00
Newcastle Coastal
and Reserve
Estuary Trust
funding
Council posted in their the
transfer of loan repayments
from
Newcastle
Airport
Limited to the Coastal
Revitalisation
Program
Reserve and to receive a report
on the status of Council’s
coastal buildings and surf club
renovation projects.
Council
also
agreed
a
workshop should be conducted
with Council to explore
opportunities to enhance the
local benefit derived from the
long term lease or sale of the
Port of Newcastle.
Scott Street,
proposed speed
cushions west of
Bolton Street
The matter was laid on the table
until the next Council meeting.
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TULLY, COCO & WIL SHARPEN THEIR PENCILS
For 25 years, the Newcastle
Herald has been encouraging the
creative talents of the students
via their School Newspaper
Competition.
Such is the popularity of the
competition that this year the
Herald reported more than
300 students from 96 schools
entered. Amongst the hopefuls
were three local students.
Winning the category for Best
Editorial were Tully Collison
and Coco Tindall from Fern Bay
Primary School whilst Wil Nott
of Newcastle East primary was
highly commended in the Best
Cartoon category.
Selecting the highly topical and
relevant subject of the Tourle
Street Bridge, with their piece
“Tourle Street now One Bridge
Too Far”, Tully and Coco
embraced the editorial role not
holding back any punches by
articulating what many of us
think, the situation is “one of the
biggest mistakes that has been
planned by a government for a
long time”.
In the budget handed down
on 16th Decemeber the Federal
Goverment finally committed
to funding a further upgrade
of the Bridge and Cormoranrt
Drive, however considering
other (more sensible?) options
(such as a direct connection on
to Industrial Drive) appear to
have been overlooked, it seems
that Tully and Coco hit showed
maturity beyond their years by
ending their piece with this...
....“We are very lucky that
planners in the past had the
vision to build the Stockton
Bridge” ...”It is a shame that the
planners and governments of
today, or even a few years ago,
didn’t have the foresight of those
back in 1971 in looking to the
future instead of trying to replace
something that was already out
of date”.
More about the awards as
well as photos and the full
version of Tully and Coco’s
editorial can be viewed online
@ http://www.theherald.com.
au/story/1933389/schoolnewspaper-competitionwinners-photos-video/
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News, Views & More
Wishing you &
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safe & happy Christmas
Club Closed XMAS day
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Sun 10th Nov
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Warm
Up
Fri 20th December
SATURDAY
21st DECEMBER
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FRI 27th - MARK LEE
SAT 28th - LOOSE CHANGE
FRIDAY 13th
DEC drawn 7pm
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TENDERS OPEN
FOR CLOCK TOWER
City Hall, one of Newcastle’s most prestigious
and recognisable buildings, is set to turn back
time with tenders being released for the repair
of the façade of the magnificent clock tower.
Lord Mayor Jeff McLoy says Newcastle City
Hall is one of our most important buildings and
the restoration of the sandstone façade should
be a priority for all levels of
government.
Following on from a successful
trial restoration in 2010, Council
has been planning exterior
restoration works to City Hall
which are all part of the City Hall
Conservation Management Plan.
It will be business as usual in
City Hall while the works are
completed. Scaffolding will
be erected on the exterior of
the building however minimal
impact is expected for events
booked at the historic site.
Council’s last audit revealed
that there was an estimated
$112,753,000
expenditure
required to bring all of Council’s
assets up to a satisfactory
standard. Council in recent years
has identified the requirement to
upgrade its assets and as a result
has significantly increased annual
expenditure on these items.
Council's 10 Year Strategic Plan
identified the need to increase
borrowings as a source of funds
to do this.
The biggest asset class requiring
attention is “buildings and
structures” with the biggest item
on this list the City Hall. The
most critical City Hall element
in need of renewal is the Clock
NEWCASTLE
TO HOST
UNI GAMES
It was announced last week
that in July 2014, Newcastle
will host approximately 3,000
university and TAFE students
from New South Wales and the
ACT, as they take part in 17
different sports over four days
of competition.
Sports on offer are expected
to include AFL 9s, basketball,
football, futsal, golf – singles,
hockey, indoor cricket, lawn
bowls, netball, oztag, squash
– singles, surfing (also held as
national championship), tennis
– singles, tenpin bowling, touch,
ultimate and volleyball.
It is estimated that the games
will generate around $1
million in economic benefit
for the local Newcastle
economy with significant
business opportunities for
accommodation,
transport
and hospitality operators.
Tower.
The funding support is a 4% interest subsidy on
borrowings for the project. The subsidy results in
a significant cost saving for The City of Newcastle
by reducing the amount of interest paid.
Tenders are open until Tuesday 28 January at 2pm
- NCC Media release
Lifestyle and Entertainment
NEWCASTLE MUSEUM
Marine Monster Workshops - When: 10.30 – 12.30am, Wednesday 8, 15 &
22 January Ages: Under 12 - Cost $10 per child (10% discount for NovaKid
members). Bookings essential 4974 1400
The count-down to Clean Up Australia Day is on and the Museum is doing its bit
to clean up our oceans. Their fun and engaging Marine Monster workshops hosted
by artist Ken O’Regan will see you making weird and wonderful sea creatures out
of litter. Take home an angler fish made out of salvaged bottles or a giant squid
made from bits of rope!
Deep Sea Decorator’s Craft Tables - When: 10am – 12pm, Monday 6,13, 20
January and Friday 10, 17 January Ages: All welcome Cost: $2 per child. No
need to book, just drop in!
Go along and make the weird and wonderful sea creatures you’re likely to find in
our ocean’s depths. Some glow in the dark while others are just plain ugly. Your
creations will be used to decorate the Deep Oceans Disco on 22 January.
Glow in the Dark Disco - When: 5 – 7pm, Wednesday 22 January Ages: 12
& under. Cost : Disco $5 per child; Face painting $2 per person No need to
book, just drop in!
Transport yourself down to the deep sea where light cannot reach! They will have
a Deep Oceans Disco where creatures (including the kids) will glow in the dark.
Wriggle your tentacles, groove your fins and dance to Ruby the Clown’s tunes.
NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY
For children 5-8 years old - 10.30am – 12.30pm. For children 8-12 years old 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Week 1: Tues 14, Wed 15, & Thurs 16 January - will feature a focus on sculpture.
Week 2: Tues 21, Wed 22, & Thurs 23 January - will explore ideas of the beach
and summer.
$15 per child, includes materials. Bookings required, call 4974 5100.
ARTCART - FREE - Sunday, 22 December, 2013 10.30am - 12.30pm
Bookings Not Required
ARTCART is the Gallery’s popular hands-on art activities program for young
people and is a great way to get kids making art. You will need to arrive at the
Gallery before 12:00 noon to ensure you have time to finish your art activities.
LOCAL SWIMMING POOLS
(activities are free - however normal entry fees apply)
SPORTY KIDS - Event time: 10am to 2pm Event dates: Monday 6 Jan –
Mayfield,
Tuesday 7 Jan – Stockton, Friday 10 Jan – Lambton.
Practice your hitting, catching, throwing, passing, shooting, kicking, stepping,
running, jumping and scoring with Sportykids! The Sportykids crew will be
coming to your local centre to run fun, sporty activities for all ages. Don’t forget
to bring your joggers!
JUNIOR RANGER - 10 to 1pm - Mon 13 Jan – Lambton, Wed 15 Jan –
Mayfield, Thurs 16 – Stockton
Come and be a junior ranger at your local pool! Blackbutt will present a program
which will include activities and animal shows - get creative with nature, and up
close and personal with some of Blackbutt’s favourite critters!
TOGS & TALES - Event time:
10am to 2pm.
Event dates: Wed 22 Jan – Stockton,
Thurs 23 Jan – Lambton, Friday
24 Jan – Mayfield
Council libraries will be hosting a day
of fun the pools! The day will include
obviously lots of swimming, but also
story times, craft and fun activities
for the kids.
FITTING
IN FITNESS
TIPS FROM THE FORUM
Everyone is challenged at this
time of year to keep up a fitness
regime. But there are ways to
keep it fresh. Exercising can
give you the energy you need to
keep up with the kids and stay in
shape over the summer season.
Outdoor exercise - Take
advantage of the warmer
mornings and evenings and
head outside for a walk or
run. Go alone, find an exercise
buddy, or join a group such
as The Forum’s Run Club at
Honeysuckle. To cool down,
find one of the Hunter’s beautiful
patrolled beaches or baths.
Kids programs - Need to occupy
the kids these summer holidays?
Enrolments are now open for
The Forum’s active kids summer
holiday program, Fun 4 Sports
in January. It’s for children aged
6 – 12 years and is delivered by
qualified and licensed coaches
at The Forum University. Full
day sessions include ball sports
in the morning and supervised
play in the splashzone in the
afternoon.
Tips for travelling - On car, train
or plane trips we tend to spend
a lot of time seated. Schedule
in some time for activities that
get you up and moving and opt
to walk when you can. Pack
healthy snacks to curb fast-food
cravings.
Christmas parties - With careful
planning, you can navigate
the myriad of work functions
and family gatherings without
undoing all your hard work.
Enjoy plenty of fresh salads,
drink lots of water and limit
your alcohol intake. But don’t
hold back on the dance floor –
cardio workouts never looked
so good!
The Forum Harbourside on
Honeysuckle has classes to suit
any fitness level and experienced
trainers to help you get the most
out of your workout and help
you reach your goals.
Check out www.theforum.org.
au for timetables and trading
hours over the holiday season.
19th December - 2nd Jan
Friday 20th December
- Warm Up Lounge DJ Patson @ Stockton RSL
- Misbehave @ Stockton Bowling Club
- BENJALU @ the Cambridge
- DJ RPM @ the Brewery
Saturday 21st December
- Summer Land Kings @ Stockton RSL
- Andrew Richmond @ the Lass O’Gowrie
- DJ Symon @ Stockton Bowling Club
- The Remedy Duo @ the Brewery
Sunday 22nd December
- Adam Price @ Stockton RSL
- Live Music @ the Lass O’Gowrie
- Defaced @ Stockton Bowling Club - Bottom Bar
Friday 27th December
- Mark Lee @ Stockton RSL
- Chris Kelly @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Oh! Webber @ the Brewery
Saturday 28th December
- Loose Change @ Stockton RSL
- DJ Symon @ Stockton Bowling Club
- Katrina Burgoyne @ the Brewery
Sunday 29th December
- Kevin OHara @ Stockton Bowling Club
New Years Eve
- Adam Price @ Stockton RSL
- THE SEABELLIES et al @ the Lass O’Gowrie
- Defaced @ Stockton Bowling Club
DR.M.A.HAMIDI
Dr Mike Hamidi advises all his patients that the surgery
will be closed for Christmas break
from Monday 23 December 2013 till Sunday 5 January 2014 .
The last working day will be Friday 20 December 2013
and all the patients are urged to make sure they have enough
medications to last till we return back
on Monday 6 January 2014 .
They must let us know by 5.00 PM
on Friday 20 December if they need any prescriptions.
The Surgery will provide 24 Hours 7 Days medical cover
during the Christmas Holiday break through
After Hours Doctor Service .
Please call 4943 6666 for after hours medical care.
In case of emergency please call 000 or go to nearest hospital.
and a very Happy , Healthy and Prosperous new year.
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The year that was.....the stories that made the paper
An historic Catalina touch down for
Australia Day celebrations on the Harbour
JANUARY
The Stockton Senior Citizens Hall is saved
from potential closure with costs for a new
roof covered by Orica
Gauges measure nearly 200mm of rain
with localised flooding across the Port
Fullerton Cove residents
march with conviction to
take on the Coal Seam Gas
industry, successfully locking
their gates.
MARCH
Casey and Jeff Parsons take out a swag
of baking awards at the Newie show
The “Great Rail Debate’
heats up as SOR
heads to the big smoke and
takes to the streets
Daniel “the Doberman” Ammann retains the
Australian cruiserweight championship
FEBRUARY
The Rainbow Warrior visits as part of
the T4 expansion protest
Dr Mike Hamidi is recognised for
40 years of service on Stockton
the Carro bowlo ‘gets social’ on
a successful fundraising day to
In memory of the fallen... this is my favourite
keep
front page ever. Taking 16 hours to create, it was
a pleasure to pay tribute to the Anzac spirit
APRIL
Power Boats hit the Harbour offering
plenty of visual thrills and spills
Union v League during the Harry’s
House Charity Shield Day
MAY
JULY
Ladies of Bayway Village don their pink
‘undergarments’ on the outside to raise money for
breast cancer research
Stockton based
Westpac Helicopter
Support Group
hold their first
fundraiser wiuth
Christmas in July at
the Bowling Club.
JUNE
With the assistance of the
Stockton RSL Sub-Branch, the
Portside Local makes it way to
troops in Afghanistan
The Stockton Bowling
Club holds a free ‘concert
for the community’
thanking them for their
support and patronage
after the robbery
After repointing, St Pauls Stockton is
rehallowed and the occasion celebrated
Deadline and Publication dates for the New Year
ISSUE 26 - deadline 6th January Circulation 9th January
(please note this will be an 8 page issue)
Carrington Tennis Club is presented with a cheque for $60,000 from Port
Waratah Coal Services.
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ISSUE 27 - deadline 29th January Circulation 23rd January
ISSUE 28 - deadline 3rd February Circulation 6th February
Lifestyle & Entertainment
AUGUST
Stockton remembers Tom Kellet
with the service attended by
hundreds
Stockton Little A’s is among a bevvie of
Local winners in the 2NUR awards
Samantha Meyn is awarded
the state Pride of Australia
medal for Community
Spirit
A unique sight with the replica Portugese Fishing Boat (Caravel)
‘Notorious’ sailing into the Port
12 months passes since fuel pumped into cars, mowers were filled
or tyres pumped.
September
The 2013 Bill Arthur Shield is fought and won
October
left: Residents in Carrington bear
the worst of the storm which caused
significant flooding in the suburb,
headlining news bulletins around the
country.
Navy ships visit the Port on
their way to Sydney
December
November
St Peter’s
Bazaar
provided
plenty of
entertainment
Starfish win their Netball grandfinal
left: Nikki, Jet & Co enjoy
the Wescott Xmas Carols
below: Santa looks
after the kids whilst
the elf blessess the
‘less sober’ at the
Boaties Chrissy party
Stockton RSL combines fundraising for
cancer awareness with fun on
Melbourne Cup day
The Toy Run begins it’s journey near the
General Washington Hotel
Trawlers make their presence known in the
Bight with multiple vessels out trying their luck
for that ‘mighty Xmas catch’. River trawlers
also reported good catches
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Community
PROBUS CLUB

We held our final monthly
meeting of the year on Tuesday
last when we discussed our
plans for 2014.
Afterwards we adjourned to the
dining room of the Stockton
RSL & Citizens Club where
we partook of a scrumptious
lunch prepared by the chef and
his helpers. It is always good
to relax after all the business is
dealt with!!
Our Program Officer, Moira
has asked Vicki Matthew of
Westcott to speak at our next
meeting in February about
the nursing and health care
provided by the home. Anyone
interested in this topic is
welcome to come.
We hold our meetings every
second Tuesday of the month
in the Willcox Room at the
Stockton RSL & Citizens Club
so the date for this talk will be
12 February 2014 at 10.30am.
We are looking to increase our
membership in 2014 and can
accommodate more men and
women. If you are interested
please telephone President
Edith on 4928 1572 or Secretary
Barbara on
4928 2554 for more information.
I would like to take this
opportunity to thank the Club
for the use of the facilities
throughout the year and to
particularly thank Michele and
her staff for their assistance.
The Portside Local is to be
congratulated for keeping all
our members and local people
informed of the happenings of
our district and I thank Fiona in
this regard.
Betty Lyon Publicity Officer
NORMA AND VERLE PRESENTED
WITH PATRON’S BADGES
HAPPY
TRAVELLERS
The Stockton Happy Travellers
group has had an exciting year
with all the social outings we
have had! On Friday 29th of
November, 45 members went
on a three hour twilight dinner
cruise
around
Newcastle
harbour, and the night was
enjoyed by all who attended.
We had great company, great
food and many danced away
the hours. The last outing
for 2013 was held on the 6th
of December, with a coach
tour to see the spectacular
and awe inspiring Christmas
lights display at Hunter Valley
Gardens and dinner at the
Neath hotel. A big thank you
to the members for supporting
the Stockton Happy Travellers
Group with donations and for
lending a helping hand when
needed throughout the first
year of operations. On behalf of
the Stockton Happy Travellers
Group, I would like to wish
all the members a very Merry
Christmas and a happy and
healthy New Year! For more
information contact travel cocoordinator Judith Foley.
“The lights and sounds of the
Hunter Valley Gardens were
truly beautiful.”. Lesley Lloyd.
Above: Well deserved recognition was given to Norma Edwards (left) and Verle Gilson (right)
STOCKTON VIEW CLUB
The last function for the VIEW club for 2013 was the Christmas luncheon held at the R.S.L.club on
Tuesday 11th December.President Leslie introduced Robin Bosche who is the National Counsellor
who wished us well for the coming year.Robin then had the pleasing job of presenting long serving
members Norma Edward and Verle Gilson with patron’s badges.Norma has been a member of the club
since 12 July 1972 and Verle joined on the 12 May 1976.I am sure everybody was happy and surprised
and we all congratulate them and wish them well. After a very nice lunch we were entertained by the C
Change Duo from Nelson Bay who played and sang some older songs that everyone could sing along
with and enjoy.This completed a very nice day. Margaret Walmsley
Publicity Officer
A CHANCE TO REST AND REFLECT
The volunteers who make up the Medowie Lions
Club wil be on hand again this festive season,
gladly working to keep our
roads safer and helping our
loved ones to make it home.
It is widely reported that m
any accidents occur nearer
your destination, making the
Medowie Driver Reviver a
perfect ;one lst whistle stop
before they end their holidays.
As funding and resources
5pm Christmas Eve
don’t allow them to be a permanent fixture The
Medowie driver reviver is open on scheduled
days. The van will be manned between the hours
of 10.00am - 6.00pm.. 27th - 29th December, 3rd
- 5th, 18th & 19th, 25th - 27th January.
If you are travelling at this time, why not drop
in on your way home? Not only will you have a
chance to reflect on the fun times you’ve had, you
get to take a safety break whilst putting money
back into the local community....merry christmas
all round....
“As this year draws to a close, I would like
to thank the people of Newcastle for their
ongoing support and ideas. On behalf
of my staff and family I wish everyone
an enjoyable and safe festive season.
I sincerely hope that the New Year brings
much success and happiness to all, and I
look forward to continuing to work with the
community in 2014.”
- Tim Owen AM MP
Closed from Dec 23rd opened 6th of Jan
(02) 4926 1126
414 Hunter Street (PO Box 1816)
(02) 4926 2134
Newcastle NSW 2300
newcastle@parliament.nsw.gov.au
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STOCKTON MENS
BOWLING CLUB
Presentation Night was held
on Sat.16th Nov. Although
the attendance was a little
disappointing those present
were entertained by the Mens
Club President, Peter Walsh,
who was MC, with his unique
brand of humour, when
presenting the Championship
awards. A very popular “Club
Person of the Year” award was
presented to Peter Bland who
does more than his fair share
of work at the Club during the
year. Peter’s acceptance speech
was unusually brief. DJ Symon
entertained those present with
some easy listening music
following the presentations.
(see group photo to right of
award winners with Mens Club
President, Peter Walsh).
The Mens Travelling
Bowlers Group held a delayed
AGM also on Sat. 16th Nov.
and it was voted to continue
the Group, which was in
danger of disbanding, and a
new Committee was elected.
President:
Paul
Taylor,
Secretary/Treasurer:
Graeme
Sport
Moxey, Committee: Michael
Rowan, Dave Burnett, Jock
Macpherson. Next trip away
will be in May / June 2014.
Committee to decide on venue.
Games Organiser, Graeme
Moxey has advised that all Club
Championship events will be
run using the original format
of a closing date for each event
and a start date. Each event will
follow on from the previous
one. The First event is the Fours,
nominations will close on the
31st Dec. 2013 and the 1st
Round will commence on Sun.
12th Jan. 2014, Bowlers wishing
to enter Club Championship
events are reminded to keep a
close check on the notice board
and be aware of closing dates for
each event.
A sheet is on the notice
board for members wishing to
enter the “Midsummer Twilight
Triples” which will be played
over 3 nights, on 8th, 9th, 10th
Jan. 2014. Further details are on
the entry sheet.
At a meeting of Pennant
players held on Sat. 30th Nov.
it was decided to nominate a
No.1Grade Pennant Side. The
Club has since been advised that
this has been unsuccessful and
our Grades for the 2014 season
will be: No.2,3,5,and 7 Grades
for Sat. Pennants, and No.3 and
5 Grades for Mid Week.
With the festive season
fast approaching, Jack High
would like to wish all Club
members and Staff, the Board of
Directors, Mens Bowling
2013
in Newcastle
Family friendly and alcohol free
Fireworks displays at 9pm only
Rides, food stalls and DJs from 6pm
Newcastle Museum has farm themed activities and will be open until 8.30pm
Nobbys Lighthouse Boardwalk closed from 7pm
Road closures from 3pm
Buses, ferry and trains using special New Years Eve Timetable (infoline 131 500)
For more information visit:
www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au
Club Committee, our Editor
(recently retired from bicycle
riding), and to all our members
who are not feeling too well at
present, a very merry Xmas and
a happy and healthy New Year.
Until next year, good bowling.
Jack High PO.
STOCKTON RSL
SOCIAL BOWLS
By the time this report goes
to air (so to speak) some vey
important decisions concerning
our forty year old social bowls
club will have been addressed
and it is expected to conduct
a final meeting after our next
lot of visitors. Lemon Tree
Passage will visit on Sunday
19 January 2014 - morning
bowls - 10.0am start (NOTE:
MORNING
SUNDAY 19
JANUARY 2014 - UNIFORM)
. LTP offered a great luncheon
and home-made slices when
we visited them - we will try to
reciprocate in a like manner although our members will not
be required to cook slices. LTP
were a new name added to our
list and actually it is their first
and possibly their last visit.
In days gone by - The coach was
always full with a waiting list.
Unfortunately disappointment
for some who were unable to
attend those enjoyable days
out. We had very supportive
members over the years remember the Baileys who did
all the catering. Remember the
home- made pickles and other
condiments for us to choose by
way of enhancing our barbiestruly a family event. The club
advanced from men only to men
& women’s games played on
separate greens, then eventually
to mixed games. Life-long
friendships have developed
from our inter-club visits. The
first thing we do is seek out our
visiting friends. Other clubs
have expressed hardship and
cost-cutting problems as well as
health problems in continuing
entertaining their visitors. Our
sister club Toronto (our friends
Stan & his wife) are battling
and Morisset Club - remember
the great hospitality in the main
building - Morisset is privately
owned now and those who
welcome visitors are relegated
to ‘the Hut’ and no professional
catering provided. They still
manage to serve us a tasty meal
- but makes them busy-busybusy. Bowling in general is
experiencing changes.
Speaking of last visits - thank
you Ron Harrison for your
assistance over the years as a
committee member and Bob
McIlwraith, Neville Shearman
and others.
Committee
members are hard to replace
- the club does not have a
Secretary & no Lady President
- at this point in time. Jennifer
Sinclair, Vicki Goodwin and
Tony, Vicki Marshall, Denise
Quinlan, just to name a few
have indicated they are unable
to continue with the club-others
are stricken by illness and other
more able players who have
risen in the bowling world are
fully-booked with competitive
bowling-which seems to take
up every spare space on the
calendar these days. We even
need to compete for the green
at times. Heather Cole & Ken
are moving away. Heather
will continue her association
with the club whilst ever it is
functional.
President Dave Burnett is
‘holding the club together’
-almost
single-handed-what
a mighty job. A meeting soon
after LTP visit will reveal
further outcome. Thank you
local portside editor - you
keep us posted.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
TO ALL.TAKE CARE 2014.
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the perfect stocking filler for anyone who loves Newcastle and it’s
surf culture.
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sport continued
JELLY
BLUBBERS
Another year has nearly passed
and it has been a big year for
the blubbers, with our 40th
Annual and our trip to W.A for
the Aust. Titles.
At our presentation night
a number of our members
received
their
trophies
for winning but we must
acknowledge the members who
attended every Sunday of the
season to receive their 100% for
2013. They were Butch Taylor,
Kevin Jackson, Steve Gill,
Dale Walton, Gregg Linich,
Steve Smith, Jorgen Hallmen,
Dave Saxby & Warren Pugh.
Congratulations guys. As well
as the 100% another sort after
trophy is the “Soup of the Year”
and it was a popular winner
of the blubbers – yours truly
“GOB”. Thanks guys.
Our AGM will be held on
Sunday 16th March from 8am
for breakie @ the Boaties.
The club would like to express
our gratitude to our sponsors
“The Boaties”. To Warren, staff
and patrons for your support
throughout the year. “The
Bowlo”, Ian, Gordon, Emma
and staff thank you. Last but
not least Brumby’s Warners
Bay. Thanks Mate. With only
a couple of days till Christmas
the Blubbers would like to wish
the residents of Stockton Merry
Xmas and a prosperous New
Year.
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Have your say on the potential for Mitchell St
Recently a member of the Stockton Community Action Group and I had a discussion about the
possibilities to freshen up Mitchell Street to give it a little more well shall we say....“street appeal”. I
always feel a tinge of envy when I drive through Carrington’s tree lined Young Street, with it’s elegant
village feel and after a good talking to myself, I decided I should stop going green and set about
putting my time into gathering ideas from the community. A round of funding becomes available in
February, so a small group will be needed to help gauge user preferences for design practicality and
aesthetics and to prepare documentation. If you can say yes to one or all of the following and would
like to be involved in this ‘scoping’ exercise then please email portsidelocal@hotmail.com. With the
timeframe so short and the silly season in the way, there may be time for two meetings (dates to be
announced in the first issue of 2014) so all are urged to come along. Ideas will be collected in writing
with a short time for positive discussion about needs and wants allocated.
Do you have an interest in the revitalisation of Mitchell Street Stockton?
Do you think positively about improvement of the streetscape?
Do you have any ideas on how the street could be improved both visually and practically?
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PORTCORP
ANNOUNCES
COURT RULING
- media release Dec
The Land and Environment
Court has this week handed
down its decision on Newcastle
Port Corporation’s prosecution
of the owner of the MV
Magdalene.
The court imposed a $1.2
million fine on the owner of the
vessel. This is the largest fine
imposed upon a defendant for a
breach of the Marine Pollution
Act 1987 (NSW).
The prosecution related to an
oil spill in the Port of Newcastle
on 25 August 2010.
At the time of the spill, NPC
engaged in an extensive clean
up operation and undertook an
investigation of the incident.
The Court’s decision highlights
the seriousness of marine
pollution incidents. Shame the
oyster operators in the area
didn’t get a financial result. -ed
Hunter Water to sell HQ
In order to fund an upgrade to the Burwood beach wastewater
treatment plant, Hunter water have proposed to sell their
Honeysuckle Headquarters. Proceeds from the sale will be
combined with recent sales of properties around the now shelved
Tillegra Dam project to and Hunter Water will have a 10-year lease
with an option for a further five years.
A Hunter Water spokesperson said they intend to remain in the
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