TellEverybody Jan 2020

TellEverybody FREE An official publication of Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce January 2020 - Issue 471 Love your life Avoiding emergency water restrictions Entertaining: (L-R) Jean Kittson (comedienne) with Kaye WE WILL NOT run out of water1, says MidCoast Council. Christensen at the NSW Parliament House book launch. However, this is conditional on two factors. Photo supplied Firstly, IF council can increase its ability to supply water from the Nabiac bore field (something they are working on); AND KAYE CHRISTENSEN has had her entry in the NSW Seniors secondly, that we can reduce our use of water to the same Short Stories Competition, Chooks on the Table and the Cat level (as the borefield supply) by the end of February 2020. ate the Toad, published in the fifth edition of the Seniors’ Stories book series. If both these are achieved then council can continue to The competition is a way of recognising and valuing the operate the water system until normal rainfall patterns experiences of seniors and building connections between the return. Any rainfall that occurs between now and February young and old. The top 100 stories entered are selected by will only improve this situation. the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) for inclusion in the book; Love Your Life is its theme. The Manning and Great Lakes are lagging behind smaller There were more than 600 entries, so congratulations Kaye. towns including Gloucester, Stroud, Bulahdelah and Tea Kaye’s entry tells the story of her newly-married life on Gardens/Hawks Nest when it comes to reducing demand; Dumaresq Island from 1966 … “My most precious year.” The their seven-day average water usage is at or below their second paragraph reads “We fell in love in High School and target level. agreeing to marry him, meant leaving my ‘townie’ lifestyle to become a dairy farmer. I mastered it, had gorgeous babies (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 8) Australia Day What’s inside … The Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Pg 5 - Memorable Christmas photo competition Commerce and the Harrington Lions Club Pg 9 - Stop yourself falling Pg 10 - Letters to the editor Invites you Pg 15 - A pioneer family reunion Pg 16 - A rescue, an escort and new leadership To celebrate Australia Day on Pg 17 - Crochet with Nonna Piazza Sunday, 26th January Pg 21 - Holiday fun Pg 27 - Craig’s fishing report from 8am at the Function Centre, opposite the Library, Caledonia St, Harrington. A barbeque breakfast, billy tea and damper will be provided free of charge. The Citizens of the Year Awards will be presented during the morning. See you all there.

2 Value our volunteers And TellEverybody would not be possible without the businesses and individuals who pay to advertise in it - a WHILE YOU enjoy time with friends and family this holiday wonderful example of what we can do by working together. season stop and think about our community. The recent bushfires highlight the value of volunteers in communities. Australia Day celebrations run by the chamber and Harring- Ask what you can do to make our area a better place to live. ton Lions Club are moving to a new venue. The celebration, which includes presentation of Citizens of the Year awards, The chamber is working to make our area a great place to be. will be at the Function Centre opposite the Library. We invite you all to join with us to achieve this goal. A great example of volunteering is the Harrington Festival. The chamber and Lions have agreed a change of venue will better accommodate the larger crowd attending the The festival and fireworks will go ahead. They bring celebrations, particularly as at this time of year the mornings much-needed business to town. The bushfires saw can be very hot. cancellations at caravan parks and other accommodation venues. We want people to know Harrington is open for Dredging of the backchannel is completed. Dredging was business and businesses are customer-ready. only designed to deepen narrow channels (not the entire backchannel) to improve access and navigation for small The festival is made possible due to the many volunteers in vessels. Nevertheless over 20,000 cubic metres of sand was our community who, with the chamber, contribute for the taken out when the original plan only allowed for 15,000. We benefit of us all. look forward to safer boating in the deeper water. Without the Rural Fire Brigade, State Emergency Service, The “Lower Manning River Annual Tagged Fish Roundup” has Marine Rescue and St John’s Ambulance assisting on the day been well supported by our local businesses. Twenty-five fish our festival would not happen. A huge thank you to them for will be tagged and released in the river; they will be out their continued support of the event. there waiting to be caught during January – good luck! The chamber thanks the businesses sponsoring this event. The fireworks are paid for by donations from businesses, from the community (through the tins around town) and On behalf of the chamber I wish to thank all our volunteers from profits made by the volunteer-written, produced and and wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new distributed TellEverybody magazine. Our largest single year - with lots of rain! donor this year is the Harrington Waters Golf Club. They have donated $3,120 towards the fireworks. Cliff Hoare, president Harrington Art Group 2 0 2 0Januar y ANNUAL ART SHOW & SALE For two days only Friday, January 3rd, 10am - 4pm Saturday, January 4th, 10am - 4pm Harrington Function Centre Caledonia St, opposite Library All paintings by local artists. Reasonably priced. For more information phone: Sandra Baker 6556 3525 or Joyce Cacchia 6556 1831

New beach access signs for Harrington1 3 avoiding these areas, remaining alert and controlling pets. MIDCOAST COUNCIL is erecting new signs designed to help To coincide with the peak summer season other important beach access permit holders understand their responsibilities safety initiatives will be implemented at Harrington before in sharing the shore. Christmas. Previously-used informal dune access tracks to the beach have been impacted by severe erosion over recent New signs will be installed at the northern and southern months, posing a significant risk to four-wheel drivers. For access points along Crowdy Head Road. They will incorporate public safety and to protect dune habitat the use of these a detailed map showing the four-wheel-drive-accessible inland tracks is no longer permitted. zone, along with markers highlighting prohibited areas, endangered shorebird nesting sites, walk-in tracks and park- Vehicle access over the breakwall is also prohibited - this is in ing areas. line with existing permit conditions. A separate panel will provide information about beach- The sand spit on the southern side of the breakwall provides driving rules, safety warnings, and a reminder that vehicle a safe, vehicle-free place for families and visitors to walk and access onto the beach is prohibited without a valid permit. explore (but fenced-off bird-nesting locations must not be entered). “We’re conscious that the responsibilities associated with driving on our beaches can be complex and confusing, Roger Stanley particularly for people visiting our region on holidays”, explained Dan Aldridge, MidCoast Council’s Manager 1. information supplied in MidCoast Council media release dated December Community Spaces, Recreation and Trades. 17, 2019. “The newly designed signs … aim to remind beach driving As one of the conditions included in MidCoast Council’s permit holders of the do’s and don’ts right before they head approval for Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of onto the beach.” Commerce to hold the John Gollan Day fireworks on New Year’s Day, the chamber is required to run the They are a timely reminder to share the shore responsibly, in following information in TellEverybody: an area well known for endangered migratory birds. RESTRICTED VEHICLE ACCESS Dunes and beaches around Harrington, Manning Point and Farquhar Inlet are home to, and visited by, nesting FOR HARRINGTON BREAKWALL shorebirds including the Beach Stone-curlew, Pied Oystercatcher and Little Tern, usually between September AND INTERNAL BEACH TRACKS and March each year. While prohibited zones are generally signposted or fenced off, beach-goers are asked to help by Due to Coastal Erosion and the nesting of the Little Terns the beach access tracks that lead to the breakwall have been closed off to vehicles. Conditions: No right hand turn from the beach track towards the breakwall. No access over the breakwall. No parking at the Harrington sand spit - it is closed off to all vehicles.

4 Avoiding emergency water restrictions (Continued from page 1) “The response from small towns … has been truly inspiring. Residents have got the message and are complying with severe restrictions” says Council's Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Mr Rob Scott. However, Manning and Great Lakes residents have some On the Nabiac bore field council has installed four extra work to do - they only meet their target of 17 megalitres per production bores, boosting the aquifer system’s capacity by day on average two days every week but they are using two megalitres per day, to eight megalitres daily; this has around 20 - 23 megalitres - see the graph below. taken some pressure off Bootawa Dam. In order to avoid Level 5 emergency restrictions this summer And expansion of the borefield will continue over the next Mr Scott says we must meet the target. few months (ahead of the original 2025 schedule due to a $1 million NSW Government grant). This will see a further eight “If we can lower our daily usage to below 17 megalitres a bores installed by the end of February, increasing production day, the Manning-Great Lakes supply will last into next year there to at least 12 megalitres per day. without any further rainfall,” he says. Further expansion is being investigated through use of a MidCoast Council has great information on how to reduce portable desalination plant. water use on the web link https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Water-Services/ Council has asked people not to rely on rumours “doing the Managing-Water-Use/Saving-water-at-home. rounds”; it posted the following to their Facebook page on December 3. If you are using a bore, or tank water (unless the tank is of the type that automatically switches to mains supply when it “Unsubstantiated rumours that some MidCoast supplies will is empty - these tanks should not be used), council says a run out of water or that town water supplies would be cut sign should be clearly and prominently displayed to avoid off to dairy farmers on Oxley Island, are totally false and being unnecessarily reported to council by an other-wise damaging to community wellbeing. We’re extremely well-meaning person. disappointed that some local social media pages are scare-mongering and unnecessarily causing panic amongst Council’s Manager Water Management and Treatment, the community.” Graeme Watkins, provided the following advice: You can read all about the water supply situation (and set  Use bore water in the cool of the day, when there is little anyone straight who is telling you another story) on the link wind; avoid watering between 9am and 4pm https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/News-Media/Pull- together-to-manage-water-shortage.  Garden and lawn watering is not necessary every day; typically on sand a small amount every couple of days is Kel Grice fine to keep the grass alive without active growth 1. This story is based on information drawn from MidCoast Council’s web  Over-use of an aquifer can lower the water table. “I think site, Facebook page and personal contact with staff. people need to be realistic. Resources such as water are not endless and this is the driest in over 140 years. People need to show responsibility,” he said. Note date format is American

5 Highly commended The winning photo Highly commended CONGRATULATIONS Linda Iredale, winner of TellEverybody’s first photo competition. Sponsors of the competition, Nate and Lauren from Nate’s Pizzeria, and TE editor Kym Stanley agreed this was the “most memorable” entry. Thanks to all the entrants in the competition, which reached over 2,000 people on Facebook. There were many cute photos uploaded, including the two above! Thank you to Nate and Lauren for sponsoring the competition and supplying a family meal deal as the prize. Keep an eye out on the TellEverybody Facebook page for details of our next competition. Haven’t been there yet? Search TellEverybody Magazine Harrington on Facebook to find us and while there click to follow the page. S & M Mowing and Gardening Services Phone Shayne 0435 838 525 Pensioner Discounts Small lawns from $20 Reliable & Fully Insured ABN 63995 364 094

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Golf club celebrations 7 Golf club hosts local derby HARRINGTON WATERS GOLF CLUB’S lady golfers celebrated their end-of-year presentation and Christmas party in early December. All players enjoyed nine holes of golf, followed by a beautiful seafood luncheon shared with a very full clubhouse of both retired and many new members. Wonderful to see. Ladies and Men’s Club Champions for 2019 are Cecilee Tapp and Ken Partridge. Both are well-deserved winners and a credit to our Club. Well-deserved: (L-R) Gerry Fanning (men’s captain), Cecilee Generous: Golf club president Roy Hofmeier (L) presenting Tapp (ladies club champion), Ken Partridge (men’s club the cheque for $3,125 (the funds raised on the day) to the champion) and Pam Sadler (lady captain). president of the chamber of commerce Cliff Hoare(R). Photo: Kathy Sellings Photo supplied In the past few years the lady golfers have donated goods to HARRINGTON WATERS won the annual Harrington Waters the Women’s refuge in Taree and again this year the Plate held at Harrington golf course in November. response has been overwhelming. Items such as linen, toiletries, clothing and handbags are valued by the recipients Seventy-four golfers competed in this annual charity event, choosing to take refuge. which is held between teams from Harrington village and Harrington Waters. Wonderful support: Goods donated by the golfers for the The best ten scores from each team determine the winner of the prestigious “plate”, which was donated by Harry and Deborah Overton. The winner of the individual event, Gerard Fanning, scored a creditable 43 stableford points. Village players dressed in blue and the Waters team decked out in red had a fun-filled day of golf and fellowship, enjoying a scrumptious lunch and the odd beverage along the way. A raffle and auction raised $3,125. This was donated to the chamber of commerce to help fund the annual New Year’s night fireworks display. Thanks to the local businesses that sponsored the day and to those in attendance for their generosity. Bob Baxter women’s refuge. Photo: Kathy Sellings Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce Assistant treasurer Deb White said the handover of goods to Management Committee a refuge representative was greatly appreciated. Well done ladies! You have made someone’s life and Christmas a little President Cliff Hoare 0418 268 998 brighter with your generosity. Vice President Mike Parsons 6556 0188 Kathy Sellings HWGC and ladies secretary Secretary Wendy Hoare 0408 242 091 Treasurer Bronte Dupen 6556 1125 Committee Hugh Lyall Members Matt Pearce Public Officer Adam Nixon 0412 204 732

8 Love your life (Continued from page 1) Happy New Year and thank you all and lived amidst unbelievable love, fun and laughter.” Thank you to our TellEverybody You can find a copy of Kaye’s story in the Harrington library, advertisers, contributors and or on line at https://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/news- activities/seniors-stories, pages 50-51. readers for your support of TellEverybody throughout the year. Kaye Christensen has lived her whole life in the Manning Valley, with her growing family moving on from the island to We wish you all a safe, healthy and happy other farms - “Carlton Park” (who remembers the car up the holiday season, and look forward to tree beside the old highway on the edge of Cundletown?), your continued participation in 2020. and “Clovernook” - where Kaye and her husband later The TellEverybody team. developed a rural-residential estate they also lived on. Leaving farming behind in 1986, Kaye worked in a doctor’s surgery in Chatham for nearly two decades, and then at an aged-care facility, before retiring in 2012. Her husband passed away earlier, in 2001. “I have always loved writing,” says Kaye. “My mother was a lives in Harrington, in Boambee Street, on land that was once story-teller, and at school I would tell stories that children farmed by her husband’s grandmother. gathered round to listen to.” MidCoast Councilor Brad Christensen (Meat @ Chrisso’s) is But it was not until a trip to France in 2008 that Kaye one of Kaye’s four children; there are 12 grandchildren and rediscovered her love of story-telling, through writing. Now a four great grandchildren - “A joy” says Kaye. member of FAW, she attends writers’ festivals and has had stories published in magazines and papers. A current project “This latest volume of Seniors’ Stories is just one way of is writing her memoirs. recognising and valuing the experiences of NSW seniors … and encouraging older people to stay active, healthy and During her married life the Christensen family spent their socially connected,” says the Acting Minister for Seniors, summer holidays in Harrington, camping at the now-named Geoff Lee MP. Discovery Park. They were wonderful times. And she now Roger Stanley Summer G lf Twilight Golf Monday Until 30 March 2020* ALL WELCOME Best Coffee in town Monday Night Twilight Golf Tee Off from 3pm to 5pm 9 hole 3-4 Person Ambrose - Bar Open from 5pm Cost - Members $10, Visitors $15 includes golf and barbecue sandwich Hire Clubs available *Until 30 March 2020 excludes Public Holidays Golf House Cafè open to all from 10.00am - closed Tuesdays Golf Shop 6556 0404 Cafè 6556 0409

9 Stop yourself falling HAVE YOU EVER FALLEN? So many ways to fall - apart, in love, by the wayside, pregnant, into a trance, flat on your face, for political spin, down a pit, off your perch … But not falling was the focus of a free program I did last year, courtesy of the NSW Department of Health. When I moved to Harrington early in 2019, keeping my started with the exercises, followed by information - for mobility was key to setting up my food garden, so I decided example about the impacts of diet and medications. And we to find and do a falls prevention course. A few years ago my had homework, such as doing a safety audit of our homes mother fell and broke her hip; I’d had an intense period of and yards, as well as integrating the exercises and what we’d learning about the dire consequences that can result when learnt into our daily lives. we seniors fall. The progam coordinators were friendly, caring and provided So, on Melbourne Cup day in November, a diverse group of useful tips for safely doing everyday activities, catering to our women and men aged 65-85 met in Taree with our Stepping varied levels of functioning. I was surprised that the exercises On program coordinators Merilyn and Josef. We continued were simple but with profound effects. to meet one morning a week for what turned out to be six weeks instead of seven; we missed one week due to the So, if you’re aged 65 plus, why not treat yourself to a better extreme bushfire conditions in mid-November. life of improved mobility and confidence? To find out more about preventing falls, including finding an exercise program Whatever our histories, abilities and motivation, all of us in near you, and obtaining a free hard copy of the Staying the group were keen to achieve the program’s aim to “build Active and on your Feet booklet, visit the web site knowledge, strength and confidence to prevent falls and stay https://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/. active and independent”. And maybe it’s time for me to get back on my bike. In week one we were given, and practiced, the set of eight gentle exercises that have been shown to reduce the risk of Shirley Hotchkiss falling, by improving balance and lower body strength. The exercises were simple and easy to do, intensifying as our muscles and balance developed. Each subsequent session we Dance & Drama Classes All Ages!!! Purpose built studios in Harrington  Jazz / Hip hop  Contemporary  Acrobatics / Gymnastics  Tap  Private Lessons  Stretch / Strengthen  Ballet  Tricks Class  Adult Classes  Drama  Singing Enrolment Days 17th and 18th Jan 2020 3/10 Electra Parade, Harrington NSW 2427 Between 10am and 2pm Phone 0432 332 742 or Email [email protected]

10 Letters to the editor https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0017/217052/Manning-river-southern-breakwater Plea to cyclists -feasibility-study.pdf Enjoying a riverside walk at Harrington Waters can, at times, This study identifies many attempts to boost the MidCoast be fraught with danger due to thoughtlessness from some economy and uplift social benefits including tourism/ pushbike riders, who ride up fast behind you without ringing business/development and the environment. But, sadly, it a bell or calling out an early warning of their approach. highlights 130 years of government failure to complete the Manning River Harbour Entrance - the stimulant and This practise is particularly stressful if multiple bikes are ingredient required to kick start the Manning valley’s involved and travelling at speed - do we move to the left or shortfall and recovery. to the right? Are they going to move to the left or to the right to avoid a collision? The pathway is not wide enough to meet Undoubtedly this is a project for three tiers of government, shared pathway regulations for pedestrians and bikers. but one tier must take the lead as champion. When headlines create chances for stimulating the economy this So, dear bikers, whilst you are enjoying your rides please project must rate pretty high on the list for an area known to use consideration and common sense; slow a little if be down the bottom of the list for low economic and social pedestrians are ahead, move to the left from the path and standings. use those bike bells. No-one needs to be injured while taking exercise in this lovely area we call home. Please consider the completion of the Manning River Name and address supplied Entrance in any economic and jobs-stimulating process. Bob Smith BM, Harrington Letter to Government Sharks There is an overlooked and important MidCoast infrastructure project that surely identifies with Prime My wife and I moved to Harrington in January 2018 and we Minister Morrison’s four billion dollar plan to stimulate the love it. This year was our first full summer and we enjoyed economy. the water often. In September 2018 the NSW Government published the We have identified a couple of ideas we think would improve “Manning River southern breakwater feasibility study” … see our water experiences but we have not been able to find anyone who could comment on them with authority. Firstly, when Crowdy Bay beach is full of weed the surf club BE A GOOD SHARER 18 days - 4 countries OF THE PATH ... 24 meals PEDESTRIANS Departs 12 August 2020 Escorted by Suzie from Watch for cyclists, who may suddenly approach from Helloworld Travel, Taree behind or around corners. Keep to the left. - Glasgow - Edinburgh - Dublin - Cork - Cardiff - If stopping move off the path. Keep animals on short leads and under control. Join the lovely Suzie Hignett from our Helloworld Travel Taree store CYCLISTS on our Trafalgar Britain and Ireland Panorama Group Departure. Use your bell to warn others when approaching. Give way to pedestrians. Includes home pick-up, flights ex Port Provide pedestrians with a metre of space when Macquarie + much more … from $8,698.00 passing. per person twin share! Keep to the left. Be careful around pedestrians especially around Suzie has been in the travel industry for 13 years and has young children, dogs and older people. travelled to Asia, UK & Europe, America and been on Travel at a safe speed so you can stop within a safe numerous cruises. She is a passionate traveller and enjoys distance of pedestrians. helping people plan their holidays … always with a smile! FOR MORE INFORMATION “The world is a wonderful place and everyone deserve to see https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/downloads/shared-paths.pdf it” says Suzie. Please call our friendly staff on 6551 2342 or Email [email protected] 23 Manning St, Taree NSW 2430 P: 02 6551 2342 E: [email protected]

11 patrol flags remain there, when it is not a great place to An impressive photo swim. We have noticed no-one using the beach at these times, but from 30 to 70 people, including children, were I must tell you how impressed I was by the front page photo swimming at the unpatrolled back beach near the carpark. (and accompanying news of the fire emergency) in your December edition of TellEverybody. Given the mobility of lifesavers, has any consideration been given to closing Crowdy Bay beach on such days and moving I sent copies to several family members, including one in the lifesavers to where they are needed? England, who told me that \"very same photo, but not in col- our\" appeared in the London Evening Standard newspaper. Secondly, while we have been swimming in Harrington lagoon, we have heard from a number of people, including If she is correct, that's a feather in the caps of all associated grandparents, that there are bull sharks in the water. For this with the photo. reason they do not swim there and will not take their grandchildren there either. Well done!! I don’t know whether the shark story is true, but has there Bob Baird, Harrington been consideration given to putting a net across a section of the lagoon beyond the beach? Editor’s note: The photographer is Kelly-Ann Oosterbeek from Casino in NSW. TellEverybody contacted Kelly about our Netting off a section of the lagoon would provide a very safe use of the photo on the front page. area for us seniors to exercise using water resistance techniques including safe lap swimming, and provide a safe Kelly-Ann posted the following on her Facebook page on environment for families with small children. The tidal pool November 11: at North Haven provides this function and is extremely well utilised. People from around the world have contacted me to find out how they can help ... there are lots of ways but the one I An added benefit might be that increased use of the lagoon would like to publicly suggest is to donate funds to the NSW could benefit local businesses. rural fire service ... they need supplies now and they’ll need more of everything when this horror ends. They are our front Have any of these ideas been previously considered? and last line of defense ... please give if you are able. Here’s Michael Jessop, Harrington the link: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volun…/support-your-local- brigade K & C EVANS CARPET STEAM CLEANING Local with 20 years experience The latest technology in:  carpet, upholstery and mattress cleaning  Tile cleaning, indoors & out  All work guaranteed & quick drying  We can advise about stain removal from carpet Mobile: 0427 659 080 Dame Edna ran the show A HILARIOUS EVENING was had by all when Harrington Best Scones on the Coast Evening VIEW Club when members performed “An Aussie Christmas Under The Stars” (see photo above) in November. The show was loosely based on the 1930s “Dad and Dave” Open 9am - 4pm radio series. The evening was capably compered by our very own Dame Edna Average. Music was provided by the very Treat yourself to the lovely atmosphere of talented “Dusty Gumnut Bush Band”. country cooking at Moorland Cottage.  Delicious home made pies If anyone would like to know about joining the VIEW Club  Teas & espresso coffee please ring myself on 0432 171 492 or Marion Cardinal on  Gluten free options include scones, 0458 475 684. meals and cakes 300 metres off Pacific Highway, Nth Moorland Vicki Connell, publicity officer Photo supplied MOORLAND COTTAGE 34 HANNAM VALE ROAD, MOORLAND Ph: 0413 230 831

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13 HARRINGTON BRANCH Holiday closure: The library will be closed from 2pm, Santa visits: The pre-school storytime group enjoyed Santa’s Tuesday, December 24, and will re-open at 10am on Monday, January 6, 2020. visit to the Harrington Library. Photo supplied School Holiday Program: All school holiday activity bookings summer. Visit the MidCoast library website to register and are done through the MidCoast library website. find out more, then drop into your local library to collect your SRC starter kit. Beeswax wraps workshop: Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps. Workshop includes three wraps to take Watch this space: Throughout 2020, we have locked in three home. Ages 10-17 years. Supervised activity. Free event. author visits, workshops, and activities during Seniors week. Thursday, January 9 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Closure for annual all-of-library staff development day Movie screening: “Bernie the Dolphin” is a family adventure about a brother and sister who befriend a badly-sunburned All branches of MidCoast Libraries will be closed on dolphin separated from his family and uncover a secret plan Monday, February 24 for a staff development day. that could destroy the beach and their new friend’s home. This is the one day of the year all library staff can get Bring a cushion and a bottle of water. Suitable for all ages. together. As well as team-building, the day is an important Parents must supervise children under 5. Thursday, January opportunity to train staff, share ideas on how to improve the 16, 2020, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Free event. library service and to plan for the future of the library. Science on the move: Explore science by making your own slime, hovercraft and image spinner! Ages 5 + years. Supervised activity. Friday, January 24, 2020, 11am - 12pm. Free event. Summer reading club: All children are welcome to join in this great annual program encouraging reading over the 6556 1989 ADVERTISING IN TELLEVERYBODY An extensive menu of delicious meals freshly Advertising - prior to advertising (not classifieds) please cooked and served sizzling hot to your table. A contact Kym Stanley, Editor, 6556 0031. large variety of Pork, Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Seafood or Vegetarian meals available for your enjoyment. Advertising and Classified booking forms are available at:  Harrington Post Office or Lunch Special  by emailing Kym at [email protected]. $10 includes soft drink Completed forms can be lodged: In Person - at the Harrington Post Office or By Email - 67 Crowdy St, Harrington [email protected] 6556 1989Opposite Big 4 Caravan Park All advertisements and contributions must be received by the 12th of the month or by the Friday before if the 12th is on the weekend or a public holiday. Advertising Rates 1/16 page (Business Directory) W: 9cm x H: 3cm $22 1/8 page W: 9cm x H: 6.5cm $44 1/4 page W: 9cm x H: 13cm $88 1/2 page W: 18cm x H: 13cm $175 Full page W: 18cm x H: 26.5cm $350 Classifieds: Minimum size 4 lines $20. Extra lines $5 each. Maximum 47 characters per line - includes spaces and punctuation. All advertisements are to be submitted in high resolution jpg file format in the sizes specified.

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15 A pioneer family reunion DESCENDANTS of one the earliest pioneer families on the Manning, the Newton family, are holding a reunion in Harrington on the weekend of January 11-12, 2020. They are celebrating a Christmas gathering of the family of Alexander Newton junior (Newton senior’s first-born son) 100 years ago, in 1919. Here’s a little bit about the Newton family and the reunion. Alexander Newton senior was a carpenter, whaler, 100 years on: The caption on this photo reads “Two shipwright, master mariner and businessman. He pioneered family groups at ‘Belmore’ Xmas 1919”. Alexander Newton settlement of Manning riverfront land he and his family once junior (with beard) is seated in the front row and his wife owned that stretched from Cattai Creek downstream to Annie is standing behind him. Photo courtesy Helen McCann Pelican Point - now known locally as “Chinaman’s”. During the reunion the chamber of commerce (which Newton began building ships on this land in 1846 (well instigated and is part-funding the riverwalk project) is before the first maritime pilot was appointed in 1856), hosting a gathering of the family at the Harrington River initially with partner William Malcolm, later with his five Lodge. The project team will tell them about the interpretive sons. They built 30 ocean-going ships at their Pelican signs project, which in 2019 has been slowly navigating the Shipyard in the 31 years to 1878, including the largest ever MidCoast Council approvals process. In 2020 it will move built on the Manning - the Alexander Newton. They also (gradually – project team members are volunteers) into sign repaired and maintained ships plying the Manning, including development and installation. many that came to grief on the bar. Invitations to the gathering include some long-term residents Their shipbuilding extended along the riverfront from the of Harrington that remember Newton family members, as end of Manor Road, to Chinaman’s. The shipyard was, in its well as past and present owners of some of the former time, reportedly the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Newton land; these invitees will hopefully come and recount their connections to the family. Newton did more than build ships though. He established the first school in Harrington in 1866 on his land - the Pelican One of these land owners is the Roche Group - they own the Point School - so that his and his shipyard workers’ children land right to the river adjacent to the Irish Pub and River could obtain an education. The family also farmed their land. Lodge (it is a reserve for private recreation). The group has happily agreed to include at least two signs on their land, Two of Newton’s daughters taught at the second school - the including one “hero” sign that features the Newton family, Rawson River School (later renamed the Cattai Creek School) and has also agreed to allow us to display their bespoke that was also on land Newtons donated. Opened in 1884, it models of Newton ships at the gathering. stood at the mouth of the creek, closing relatively recently, in February 1972. Daughter Hannah was the first teacher Read more about the Newtons and the reunion in January’s there (from 1884 – 1891), Ellen Newton the second (1891 – TellEverybody. 1900). Roger Stanley Newton built probably the first brick house in Harrington, known locally as “the brick house” or “the manor” (on the riverbank at the end of Manor Road), and with his wife raised 11 children there. He and his five sons were all ship- wrights and mariners; they built and sailed their own ships. The reunion: TellEverybody became aware of the Newton reunion when the coordinator of the Harrington Heritage Riverwalk project management team (and TellEverybody editor), Kym Stanley, was researching information for a number of interpretive signs about the family and their ships. The Riverwalk project will install these signs (and others) early in 2020, in Harrington Waters in stage one of the project. About 35 descendants of Alexander Newton junior are Lost at sea: The last ship built at the Pelican Shipyard, the coming to Harrington to meet and celebrate the rich Newton family history; a history of pioneering, danger (one of the May Newton, disappeared en route from Tasmania to sons lost his life sailing a family ship), excitement (tales of their maritime exploits are fascinating) and philanthropy. A Wollongong, December 4th, 1892. A. Newton senior’s history the family should be proud of, and the riverwalk project is proud to tell. son, Robert Newton, was in command of the ship when it went down. Photo courtesy Graham Nicholson

16 A rescue, an escort and new leadership Our previous Unit Commander, Bek Brown, stepped down from her position at our last unit meeting. Deputy Unit Commander, Leon Elelman is now promoted to Unit Commander and Cheryl Rowe is promoted to Deputy Unit Commander. FIRST, to the rescue! A kite boarder found himself in trou- The Crowdy Harrington unit would like to thank Bek for all bled water off Harrington bar when his kite board was blown her hard work over the last 18 months as Unit Commander out to sea. One of his mates quickly notified Marine Rescue. and wish her all the very best in future endeavours. We also congratulate Leon and Cheryl and wish them every success in Luckily, rescue vessel CB20 was on the river and was able to their new roles. act quickly. The team located the kite boarder within sight of Harrington radio base, beyond the spit. Once located, CB20 Supporting marine rescue: Marine Rescue Crowdy returned the man to his friends on the beach safe and sound. Harrington is proudly supported by MidCoast Automotive Taree, Steber International, Harrigan’s Irish Pub and Great job to the crew, Kevin Bailey, Aaron Orton and John Club Harrington. Many thanks to these businesses for your Single, supported by watch officer Mary Thomas and radio continued support. operator Chris Burdett. Every Friday night: meat raffle at Harrigan’s Irish Pub. Tickets CB20 was also utilised to escort Steber International’s go on sale at 6pm; drawn at 7pm. newest vessel, Investigator II, over the Harrington bar. Investigator II is 18.6 meters long, weighs in excess of First Saturday of the month: meat raffle at Club Harrington. 35 tonnes, is over seven metres high and has a draft of two Tickets go on sale at 5.30pm; drawn at 6.30pm. metres. Volunteers Saving Lives on the Water! Due to the dimensions of the vessel one of our highly experienced crew members, John Single, plotted a chart and We wish all members and supporters of Marine Rescue a then skippered Investigator II safely over the bar and out to very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. sea. CB20 was skippered by Keith Richarson with crew member Wayne Seach. Harrington bar is classified as Betty Ward Photos: Betty Ward non-navigable - so well done team. Top: CB20 on escort duty. Bottom left: Leon Elelman and Cheryl Rowe, the new leadership team. Bottom right: Leon Elelman farewells Bek Brown. Photos: Betty Ward

Crochet with Nonna Piazza 17 relatively new to me and has become more important since deciding to go as plastic free as possible. Designing my signature shopping bag was a labour of love and has become the most popular item in my Etsy store - whether it be the ready-made bag or the easy-to-read pattern. “I have collected tea pots all my life and making cosies for them was a natural progression. They add a sense of fun to a daily cuppa with friends and family. They also do well at the show, with two of them coming in first and second place at Taree this year.” Creative: Tracey Bonfante is passionate about teaching people how to crochet. Smiles are free. Photo supplied TRACEY BONFANTE is a talented, creative crocheter Colourful: Some of the useful and decorative items available passionate about her craft. New to Harrington, she teaches from Tracey’s Etsy store. her craft so that one day you, like her, can create useful yet beautiful things. Nonna Piazza can tailor a class to suit the individual or group wanting to learn the basics or master something new. The Tracey developed her passion for crochet when her nanna class can be held anywhere the client feels comfortable. taught her crochet at the age of six. She was fascinated that Tracey has held classes in homes, the beach, the pub and in someone could make such beautiful things from random bits office environments. of left-over yarn. “I was hooked – pun intended,” she says. Tracey says there is a perception that crochet is only for old All the grandchildren received their nannas’ blankets and ladies and is old fashioned. But modern crochet has actually soft toys. Tracey still cherishes and enjoys her heirloom never been more relevant. It teaches us mindfulness and has pieces today. “They remind us of a time when life was simple meditative qualities. It teaches us to be self sufficient by and uncomplicated.” making useful items for our homes and daily lives. Leaving Sydney, Tracey and her husband G’Sepp wanted to “It also helps us switch off from technology,” Tracey said. live somewhere with a good sense of community. While searching on the mid north coast they stumbled upon Susan Roberts Harrington by chance. For a wide range of quality handcrafts, “We could not be happier and everyone has made us feel locally made … very welcome. This is home,” says Tracey. KENDALL CRAFT CO-OPERATIVE LTD Tracey has an Etsy store (Etsy is an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies), Railway Street, Kendall 2439 which is a side bar to her “Nonna Piazza” business - teaching crochet to beginners and conducting workshops for Open every day – l0am to 4pm intermediate crocheters. Find us on FACEBOOK The items she sells in her Etsy store are things she has made Telephone: 6559 4644 to enter in competitions (successfully) including agricultural shows and CWA craft shows, or samples that have been used to demonstrate patterns and stitches to students. Tracey believes Etsy and Ravelry are fantastic platforms for crafters to sell what they produce. You can see lots of Tracey’s beautiful crochet creations on her website http://www.nonnapiazza.wordpress.com. When asked what she enjoys most Tracey said “Designing is

18 Cows, controversy and, occasionally, cooperation: Dairying in the Manning Valley, Part 2 PART 1 OF THIS STORY, in December’s edition of TellEverybody, reviewed the beginnings of dairy farming in the Manning Valley, establishment of the first butter factory in 1883, and early developments in the industry to the point where it provided the backbone of the regional economy in the early 20th Century. Between 1901 and 1910 the number of dairy farms and the Churn: First-day of butter making, Lower Manning Butter number of dairy cows in the region both grew by nearly 80 Factory, 1909. percent (up from 614 to 1095 and from 12,547 to 22,792 respectively).1 Photo: MidCoast Libraries Local History Collection 374 Despite the growth of the industry - or perhaps because of it the economic and social life of the valley through the - all was not well. transport of goods and people, but they were eventually superseded as roads improved, other forms of transport be- Bill Beach writes, “The early 1900s saw continuing rivalry, came more reliable and the valley’s dairy farms transitioned sometimes tinged with animosity, between the MRDC from supplying cream to supplying whole milk. (See Part 3). (Manning River Co-operative Dairy Company) factory on Mitchell’s Island and the ADC (Australian Dairy Company) Interestingly, given recent dredging activity, silting of the factory at Purfleet as each fought to secure new sources of Manning River and its tributaries began to be a problem for supply. The Manning Valley was also divided by ongoing the cream boats as early as 1903.7 unrest, some of which could be traced back to the long-standing rivalry between Wingham and Taree, between The Railway upper and lower Manning River farmers.”2 Construction of the railway line north of Newcastle commenced in 1908 and reached Taree in 1913.8 This Successes and Failures provided a competitive alternative to sending products to Upset at their failure to convince either MRDC or ADC to city markets via coastal steamship and prompted heated establish a butter factory in Wingham, farmers in the debate over whether a replacement for the ageing MRDC Wingham area formed the Upper Manning Butter and Bacon factory should be built on Mitchell’s Island or on a new site Company in 1897. They eventually succeeded in raising with direct access to the railway. A new factory was required enough capital - with the controversial assistance of the to improve efficiency and to meet Department of Health MRDC - to establish a bacon factory there in 1901. The demands for an improvement in hygiene standards. The venture failed to make a profit and closed after just two need for a new factory also put discussion of a possible years, exacerbating pre-existing divisions and distrust.3 merger between the MRDC and UMCD firmly on the agenda.9 Despite failure of the bacon factory, a butter factory was Ultimately, merger talks failed and MRDC opened a new established in Wingham just a few years later, in 1908, by a factory on Mitchell’s Island in 1918. By 1922 the co-op was new local co-operative. This venture was highly successful being supplied by over 600 dairy farms and was one of the and in 1923 diversified into the manufacture and sale of ice five largest butter producers in the state.10 (for household ice-chests) and won a contract to supply electric power to Wingham township.4 Meanwhile, UMCD moved from Purfleet to a Chatham site with both a railway siding and a deep-water riverside wharf. Over roughly the same period, the Purfleet butter factory Even so, by October 1923 UMCD was in liquidation. The (privately owned by ADC) followed a different path. Chatham factory was sold to the Central Milk and Freezing Experiencing financial difficulties, ADC sold the factory in 1906 to a group of suppliers who established the Upper Manning Co-operative Dairy Company (UMCD). This attracted new suppliers who preferred to deal with a co-operative but, ultimately, mounting debt saw the factory go into receivership and close in 1925.5 In addition to the influence of local rivalries and the natural attributes of the Manning Valley, the dairy industry through the 20th century continued to be shaped by the interaction between myriad external factors. New farming, milk processing and transport technologies, as well as changes in industry regulation, market demand and market access, were particularly important. Cream Boats Off to the Co-op: Cream boat on the Manning. The first of the so-called “cream boats” were introduced to Photo: MidCoast Libraries Local History Collection the valley in the late 1890s to take cream from farms to the butter factories.6 For six decades cream boats contributed to

Co. Ltd. which concentrated on sending milk and cream to 19 the Sydney market rather than producing butter.11 domestic price, and used the proceeds to finance a subsidy on exports.13 Industry Regulation These interventions may have brought some benefit to Government regulation has been part of the dairy industry in Manning Valley dairy farmers and processors, but they could NSW since at least 1886 when the first Dairies Supervision do nothing to prevent two years of severe drought (1927- Act was introduced. It required the registration of all dairy- 1928) followed by two years of floods (1929-1930) and the men and milk vendors and the regular inspection of their great depression of the early 1930s. By the latter half of the premises - a task often undertaken by the local policeman. 1930s, the local industry had made a pretty fair recovery on the back of improved seasons and favourable butter prices In 1901 a new Dairies Supervision Act introduced stricter received under government-negotiated bulk purchase levels of hygiene to prevent the spread of disease through contracts with the United Kingdom. unpasteurised milk. This stimulated investment in milking sheds to improve ventilation, drainage and wash-down In 1936, MRDC exported more butter than any other factory facilities. Soon after, the Pure Foods Act (1906) and Public in the state. In the same year they purchased a cheese Health Act (1908) introduced quality standards for butter factory in Taree and installed the first ice-cream plant owned and milk production.12 by a dairy co-operative in NSW.14 Together, these early interventions contributed to improved The sense of optimism was further boosted when Peters market returns for the industry by promoting the supply of Milk Products opened a factory in Taree in 1939, a move products that consistently met market expectations. In later which also heralded significant changes in the structure of years government intervention, often with the the local industry. This is where we will pick up the story in encouragement of the industry, increasingly came to focus Part 3. on regulating prices and access to markets. Tim Yapp During World War I, when Australia was the main supplier of butter to Britain, the Manning Valley dairy industry benefited 1. Bill Beach (2017), Bringing Prosperity to the Valley: A History of the Manning Valley from higher prices and assured sales, despite the Dairy Industry, Manning Valley Historical Society Inc, Wingham, p128. 2. Beach, p39. 3. commitment of manpower to the war effort. However, as Beach, pp54-55. 4. Beach, pp56, 61. Originally named the Wingham and Upper Manning war-time controls in Britain were eased and competition Co-operative Butter and Bacon Company it later became the Wingham Rural Co- from other countries increased, butter prices plummeted. operative Society Ltd. 5. Beach, pp25-26. 6. The August/September 2019 edition of In 1924, in an attempt to stabilise the industry, the Dairy TellEverybody included an article describing a typical cream boat journey in 1916. 7. Produce Control Board was established to organise and Beach, p48. 8.The station building was added to the NSW State Heritage Register in supervise overseas marketing of dairy produce. Soon after, 1999 in recognition of its historical significance. 9. Beach, pp73-75. 10. Beach, p 84. the 1926 “Paterson Scheme” imposed a (voluntary) levy on 11. Beach, pp79-80, 85. 12. Beach, pp46-47. 13. Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of the production of all factory butter, effectively raising the Australia No. 30, 1937, p959. Peter Lloyd and Donald MacLaren (2013), Relative Assistance to Agriculture and Manufacturing since Federation, University of Melbourne Department of Economics Research Paper 1173. Caleb Cluff (2016), Crisis in the Dairy Industry - A History, The Courier, May 20, 2016. Beach, p83. 14. Beach, pp87-89. Official opening: River craft, including cream boats berthed at the Manning River Co-operative Dairy Company, Mitchells Island for the official opening of the factory. Photo courtesy David Muir

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21 Holiday fun SCHOOL HOLIDAYS are here. Work is on hold. The kids and grandkids are visiting. A long summer stretches ahead. What to do beyond the obvious swimming and fishing? Here are some ideas to help everyone make the most of the time available. When the heat gets too much: Catch a movie at the historic For some exercise: After swimming at Crowdy beach art-deco Plaza Theatre in Laurieton. Relax in air-conditioned (pictured above) or the Harrington lagoon why not take a comfort while you enjoy a new film. This is the place where long walk along the beach or breakwall? You can walk or Baz Luhrmann became interested in making films; his father cycle (or even run) along the riverside path which stretches was projectionist there in the early 1970s. For session times nearly 5km from Club Harrington to Pretoria Parade just check out plazatheatre.com.au. beyond Harrigan’s Irish Pub. The library at the Harrington Waters shopping centre also Less well known is the Harrington rainforest walk which has air conditioning with lots to read and other activities starts about 250 metres beyond the Discovery Caravan Park. such as jigsaws and puzzles to while away the hottest part of This is a short walk on a well-formed track through remnant the day. The library often has special holiday activities too. rainforest to the lagoon and beach. For history buffs or a look at how life used to be in the local Further afield, why not take a stroll through the parkland area: We are fortunate to have two very good museums in beside the Manning River at Taree? If you continue walking the area. Both are staffed by helpful and knowledgeable vol- beyond the Manning River Rowing Club you will reach the unteers who are passionate about the work of the museums. well-shaded and restful Bicentennial Gardens nestled between the river and Browns Creek. For something more The Cundletown Museum has a range of artefacts and challenging there is a walking track up North Brother records with a particular focus on the dairy and timber Mountain accessed from Quarry Way, Laurieton. industries, which were so important in the development of the Manning valley. There is also a room dedicated to boats More adventurous cyclists can try the various trails through and shipping. The museum is open 10am to 3pm Tuesday to the Crowdy Head National Park - access from Harrington is at Sunday. the end of Industrial Road. But please beware of hazards that may be posed by bushfire and snakes. The Wingham Museum (pictured below) has been recognised by Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum as one of the For a country drive: The tiny village of Hannam Vale to the top regional museums in NSW and I would agree. west of John’s River was named NSW LEGENDAIRY Capital in 2017. The valley is often still green when everywhere else looks rather brown. A short distance beyond Hannam Vale is Waitui (a former mill settlement) and a little further, just off the road, is Waitui Falls - always a cool place for a short forest walk and a swim if you’re keen. Grab a coffee or lunch at the Hannam Vale store (pictured below) to complete a pleasant outing. The extensive range of memorabilia has been thoughtfully Another place to consider is Croki, a small settlement to the arranged into a number of themed displays. These include south towards Taree. There is a picnic table under a huge farming and agriculture, domestic life of the pioneers, spreading fig tree overlooking enclosed river baths. Australians at war, and a large mineral collection. There is also a small section on local indigenous people and a gaol (Continued on page 23) cell which housed a bushranger for a time. The kids will enjoy the working model sawmill and the opportunity to dress up in old-style clothes for a photo in front of an old school room or a shelf of toys from yesteryear. Wingham Museum is open 10am to 4pm daily (excluding Christmas day and Boxing day).

22 Harrington & Districts We’re here for our community Regular Services Offering friendship, acceptance and caring to all Join one of our regular groups: St Peter’s Harrington Friday afternoon craft group Sunday at 8am Tuesday walking group Bible study group Harrington Waters Village Community Church Alternative Contemporary evening service Meet friends over a cuppa at the Op shop Sunday at 4pm Volunteer at the Op shop St Mark’s Mitchells Island Nursing homes and hospital visits 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 10.30am Home visits and home communion Religious education at local schools Church of the Epiphany Lansdowne 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at 10.30am Regular Social functions Families and Youth Service Phone: 6556 1111 2nd Saturday of the month, 4pm with fun Dulcie Ford Anglican Ministry Centre: 1 Hedges Street, Harrington activities, music and food until 6pm St Barnabas Church Upper Lansdowne 3rd Sunday of the month at 1pm Healing Service - St Peter’s Every Friday, at 9.30am Note that on every fifth Sunday of the month there is only one service. This is held at St Peter’s Harrington, at 8am.

23 Holiday fun (Continued from page 21) Laurieton Riverwalk Markets are usually on the 3rd Sunday but this January will be on January 6 and 13. Getting into nature: Although the recent bushfires have decimated many local national parks there are still some Port Macquarie: If you are having shopping withdrawal, or areas where you can immerse yourself in nature. need access to more commercial services, a trip to Port Macquarie may be in order. While there, consider exploring Have a picnic or stay the night at Indian Head and do the 4.8 part of the coastal walking trail, or have a picnic beside the km loop walk to Diamond Head (pictured below) and return. river on the town green. A visit to the Koala Hospital may well interest the kids (and grown-ups too). The hospital will have a number of survivors from the recent bushfires; it is located in the grounds of historic Roto House which is also open for inspection. Something a little different is the Douglas Vale historic homestead and winery. The National-Trust classified timber homestead dates from 1862 and the winery from 1863. With great views along the coastline, it is generally very There is a link to Harrington as there is a model of the first peaceful, although it may be busier in the holidays. ship built by Alexander Newton in Harrington, the Rosetta Joseph, and a painting of its shipwrecked survivors in life- Local markets: Attending one or more of the many local boats in mountainous seas (painted by one of the survivors!). markets is a great way to find something unusual or to purchase locally-sourced crafts or produce. Harrington has Douglas Vale is at 235 Oxley Highway as you head into Port one on New Year’s Day. and is open 10am to 3pm Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. A bonus there is its cellar door, where you can buy Others in the area include: Johns River on the 2nd Saturday of wines produced from grapes grown in the vineyard. Their the month, Taree Hub markets at the showground on the 3rd Portobella fortified wine made from the dark-purple Saturday of the month and Tuncurry on the 4th Saturday. heirloom grape variety “Isabella” was my favourite. And if you still need more ideas, check out http:// visitmanningvalley.com.au/activities/. Gail Yapp BREAKING Be your own boss NEWS “Best Scones on the Coast MOORLAND COTTAGE” KNOWN THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA IS FOR SALE Work from home in your cozy 2 bedroom + study cottage  House embraced by wide verandahs and beautiful gardens  Solid, regular customer base doubling through all holiday and long weekend seasons  LOCATION, LOCATION - 200m easy access off the Pacific Highway for customers, opposite Post Office and bus stops (25 mins to Laurieton or Taree), and local primary school 400m  Commercial kitchen, sheds, bore pumps – all fittings and fixtures - walk in walk out - Freehold  Excellent returns, figures available  All new highway signage and flags. Di and Barry are retiring, and would love some passionate foodies to take over. All recipes and free cooking lessons are part of the package, so this is a unique opportunity for you to carry the good name and tradition of “THE BEST SCONES ON THE COAST” into the future. Price on application. Contact Di Studdert: 0421 821 840 or Barry Devitt: 0478 896 030

24 Club Harrington round-up CLUB HARRINGTON held its annual volunteers/bowls presentation night on November 30. Awards were presented to the winners and runners-up of our women’s and men’s bowling clubs. We congratulate all the recipients and wish our bowling members another successful year in 2020. Special thanks go to all our volunteers for the time they put in. It is really appreciated. Mens’s and women’s bowling club committee members with Club Harrington CEO Michael Burgess (fourth from left) and club director Kel Sweetman (far right). Photo: Margaret Hawkins Appreciative: Major Bev Kingston from the Salvation Army Major Bev from the Salvation Army attended Club with Club Harrington’s Brenten Zessin. Harrington on December 4 to collect food and gifts donated through our Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Buckets were Photo: Margaret Hawkins passed around on the night, with $330 collected and given to Major Bev. Thank you Harrington for your generosity. Harrington Men’s Bowling Club had another successful year thanks to our members’ participation in social and championship games. Congratulations to all our championship winners and runners-up. Our fours team of Peter Cassar, Craig Colligan, Trevor Costa and Matt Pearce achieved outstanding results in the Bowls Premier League (BPL) cup. The BPL Cup is a Bowls Australia competition that provides an opportunity for club-based teams to progress through various rounds to national finals. CCoouunnttrryy CCoolloouurrss Anthony’s PAINTERS & DECORATORS APPLIANCE REPAIRS 0490 175 516 COMMERCIAL ∙ INDUSTRIAL ∙ DOMESTIC  Fridges  Washing Machines SPECIALISING IN: General Maintenance Heritage  Dryers  Stoves  Dishwashers Wallpaper Hanging  Texture Coating/Bagging Concrete Resurfacing Lead Paint Accredited Contractor “The Fix It Man in the Blue & White Van” FULLY INSURED AND LICENSED Call Ian for a FREE Quote: 0419 296 570 E: [email protected] Better by a www.countrycolours.com.au Country mile

25 National competitors: (L-R) Bowls Premier League fours team Matt Pearce, Craig Colligan, Trevor Costa and Peter Cassar. Photo: Margaret Hawkins Winner: Robert “Bambi” Lamborne is the winner of the Alan Hawkins Memorial Shield. Photo: Margaret Hawkins Our men won at the zone level, then competed in Sydney at rookies award. the state level where they won through to the national The Alan Hawkins Memorial Shield is presented to the round-of-16 finals in Queensland in November. Their reward bowler with the most-consistent performance in men’s club was an all-expenses-paid trip to Club Pine Rivers. Winning championships each year. their qualifying games, the Harrington team made it to the semi-finals, making them one of the top four club teams in Deserving winner this year, by three points, was Robert Australia. “Bambi” Lamborne - a long-time member and very competitive player. Congratulations Bambi, well done. They put up a great fight in the live-streamed semi-final, playing some of the best bowls you would want to see. But, We are looking forward to another successful year in 2020. unfortunately, it was not quite good enough to make it to We do hope everyone had a good Christmas with family and the final. Hold your heads high boys, what a great result. friends. We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020. Congratulations to Robert McPherson who won the zone Margaret Hawkins, publicity officer CUNDLETOWN MUSEUM TellEverybody Team Visit Editor: Kym Stanley - 6556 0031 Mon to Friday Broken Bay Pearl Farm Woy Woy Advertising: Kym Stanley - 6556 0031 Mon to Friday Sub-editors: Jo Studdert, Tim Yapp, Gail Yapp DDAAYYTTRRIIPPFFUUNNDDRARIASEISR- Writers: Jo Studdert, Roger Stanley, Susan Roberts, Kel Grice, Tim Yapp, Gail Yapp Monday 24tEh FRebruary 2020 Photography: Position vacant Email contact: [email protected] Departs Cundletown Museum 7am Letters to the editor: [email protected] Bookings: Margaret 0428 522 556 or 6553 9574 Please contact the Treasurer of the Chamber - Bronte Dupen on 6556 1125 if you have any queries regarding Cost $90 Explore the incredible local marine wilderness an advertising invoice. Per person at Broken Bay Pearl Farm. Learn about the Deposit $20 balance 1st intricacies of pearl faming, experience a February hands-on session with the pearl harvest and learn how pearls are graded. Price includes 2020 morning tea, lunch and Pearl Farm entry. No refunds if seat cannot be filled.

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27 Craig’s fishing report HERE WE ARE again: the school holidays are upon us and Dinner: Nice Manning River bream falling to the new Christmas is just around the corner. Fingers crossed we get a decent bit of summer weather to help us out and everyone Manning Tiger Crankbait. Photo courtesy Brad Hart has an enjoyable holiday season. inshore grounds. Several fish in the 6-8kg range have been In the river, the Manning continues to fish very well for both found, with larger soft plastics getting the better fish. flathead and whiting. Flathead have been active in pretty well all parts from the river mouth right up to Wingham, Kabura jigs have been working well on the pearl perch of while the best whiting action has been from the lagoon and late, with fish to 4kg falling for the imitation jigs that look backwater. Expect the fishing to improve now that the full very much like a cephalopod in the water. moon has passed and the river starts to see more prawns make their way down the system. Water temperature is on the rise and the FAD (fish attracting device) buoy has been replaced for the season. At the time Prawns are an often-forgotten target in the Manning but of writing water quality at the FAD was not great, so no mahi there are plenty out there at the right times. One thing that mahi to report yet - but don’t fear; they will turn up! is not overlooked are the crawly crustaceans that call our river home - blue swimmer (sand) and mud crabs. While The ever-reliable flathead have been about in great numbers numbers have not been great of late this can change pretty for those working in around 40-50 metres of water. quickly, so deploying a few traps and witches hats while you’re out fishing on the boat should definitely be on your to Again, thanks to all the folks who have dropped into the -do list. Who knows, you might just boost your seafood shop and let me know that they enjoy reading the fishing supplies for the Christmas period. report. Hopefully it has helped some to catch a fish or two. The beaches will be well populated this summer and not only Feel free to bring in any photos you have to show off your will there be plenty of people cooling off in the surf, there catches; we are more than happy to display them on our will be plenty of fish lurking in the first few metres of water brag board too. just off the sand. Whiting, bream and dart shouldn’t be too hard to find. Using pipis or worms for bait, you won’t need to Merry Christmas everyone! cast out 100 metres to be in with a chance of some very decent fishing. Craig McCartney Harrington Beach Bait and Tackle, 2/23 Beach St, Harrington Those fishing the evening tides are still finding a few school mulloway, with Crowdy and Harrington beaches both worth a look. Tailor fishing in the surf will be a definite option over the Christmas to New Year period. There’s lots of fun to be had throwing metal lures on a hot summer evening. Offshore the wind continues to wreak havoc with most people’s plans. When conditions have been favourable, there have been some stellar catches of snapper coming from the A LL HARRINGTON BASED BOUT LARMS M/Lic: 407462602 ABN: 683885545747 Harrington NSW 2427 SALES & SERVICE OF ALL MAJOR BRANDS Call Leo for a quote PROPRIETOR SENIOR DISCOUNTS 34 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE Lee Goldsmith Ph: 02 6552 6939 Mobile: 0408 480 723 Mob: 0428 653 980 www.allaboutalarms.com.au P.C. Lic. NO. 5067449 PO Box 1079, Taree 2430 [email protected]

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29 Mangroves: their role and function TO SOME PEOPLE mangroves are regarded as unhealthy insect-ridden places. But, to the contrary, they are unique ecosystems that function to stabilise coastal environments and play many critical roles. Mangrove communities are literally forests with their feet in water. Mangroves play an important role in nutrient exchange, contributing leaves and other plant matter to the ocean food chain. Crucially, they provide essential habitat for fish, functioning The Fringing Zone; River Mangrove in foreground, Grey as nursery areas for species that, as adults, inhabit adjacent estuaries and coastal beaches. (Many of these species are Mangrove behind. Photo: M. Stewart targets of commercial and recreational fishers). They also serve as habitat for small animals such as crabs, sand worms adjoining the breakwall only established when these islands and sea snails, as well as algae and bacteria. These all were formed by dredging to improve passage for coastal interact to the benefit of a healthy marine food chain. steamships that once plied the river. The mangroves at the far corner of the Harrington Lagoon only established in the Where mangroves have been destroyed erosion and loss of last 40 years or so. In 1980, there were only a few small trees fish stocks have resulted. and the remainder of the corner was dominated by saltmarsh and Juncus species (rushes). The extent of mangroves in the Manning River is small relative to the coastal mangrove forests found at Port Mangrove environments are rich in native bird life. Stephens, on the Tweed, and elsewhere along the north Numerous honeyeaters frequent their foliage, and egrets, coast of New South Wales. There are only two species of kingfishers, spoonbills, ibis, and a variety of other shore birds mangrove commonly found here: the larger Grey Mangrove, can be seen foraging among their foliage or wading in search which extends some kilometres upstream past Taree and of prey at the shaded base of their trunks. along the Lansdowne River; and the smaller River Mangrove. However, there is a lot we don’t know about mangroves. The estuary shores at Harrington, and the Harrington Lagoon, are major local occurrences of mangroves. Yet some of these (Continued on page 31) are relatively recent; the mangroves growing on the islands https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/habitats/marine-plants-including-mangroves/dead-marine- wood

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31 Mangroves: their role and function (Continued from p. 29) One poorly-studied aspect is how they are pollinated. Studies undertaken near Sydney suggested the only efficient pollinator of the Grey Mangrove there was the introduced honey bee - Apis mellifera. At face value this seems counter-intuitive, for honey bees were only introduced following European settlement. Something obviously pollinated them before this. In an attempt to identify the pollinators of Grey Mangroves Significant contributor: Dr Geoff Williams, OAM, AM, in his at Harrington I have studied the animals that visit its flowers, wildlife refuge. and whether any can carry pollen from one flowering mangrove to the next. Birds forage amongst the foliage but Photo Manning River Times appear to only occasionally visit flowers. Yes, there are honey bees, but the vast number of animals visiting flowers are rare list of people who also hold the higher award of native insects of many kinds and sizes; they include beetles, Member in the Order of Australia (AM). native bees, flies, numerous wasps and occasional butterflies. The Manning River Times reported on this second award on Even the tiniest of these insects can carry pollen, if only a few June 11, 2018. Here is a summary of what it said. grains. But what some lack in carrying capacity they make up for in numbers. Dr Geoff Williams OAM, AM Dr Williams received the AM for significant service to conservation and the environment. His resume is long; it Who is Geoff Williams? shows a passionate and committed life of academic and community involvement in science, conservation and the DR GEOFFREY Williams is an ecologist, biologist, author and environment. wildlife refuge custodian. He lives on his Lorien Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area at the end of Newbys Lane, He co-founded Manning Coastcare in 1992 and founded the just north of Lansdowne. Lansdowne Reserve Landcare Group. He was co-recipient of the NSW Community Coastcare Award in 2005 and Awarded the OAM “in about 2008”, he was further honoured co-recipient of the National Coastcare Award (for the in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List - included in the Manning Coastcare Group) in 2006. He has been an honorary research associate at the Australian Museum since 1997, is an advisory scientist for both the NSW Scientific Committee for the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the Environment Australia Expert Panel (littoral rainforests) since 2005. Call Greg Hamilton Under the microscope: Dr Williams at work in the lab. Photo Manning River Times 0429 622 573 He is the author or co-author of numerous research papers and books on rainforest ecology and invertebrates. Dr Williams has no plans for retirement; he has many projects on the go. “Biologists never retire, they just die eventually, and leave a volume of paper for their colleagues and families to get rid of somehow, which is certainly going to be an issue here!” he said. Kel Grice

32 Book review Hortense pays his fare after making Gilbert promise to marry her before his departure to England and to send for her once Small Island he is settled. Gilbert is a man of integrity and so it goes that once settled in England, he sends for Hortense to join him. Andrea Levy Through Gilbert’s narrative, we experience his shattered SMALL ISLAND is set mainly in England during the first aspirations to “better himself” by becoming an engineer only several years after World War II. Although victorious, the to realise that such a career is way “above the station of a British Commonwealth is reeling from the physical coloured man.” devastation of war, post-war economic hardship and the challenges of mass immigration. “… in five, no six places, the job gone to vanish with one look upon my face … what’re you doing here? We don’t This period of austerity saw many soldiers from the want you, we can’t use your sort …” “coloured colonies” who fought for Britain choose to migrate and settle “in the bosom of The Great White Mother Through Hortense’s narrative, we feel for her as she realises Country” to pursue a better way of life. that she will never achieve her “white woman’s career” nor find true acceptance among most English folk. The story follows the early life in England of newly-weds Gilbert and Hortense. Gilbert is a former soldier who was “… I grew to look like my father did. My complexion as stationed in England during the war. Shortly after his light as his, the colour of warm honey … with such a repatriation, he plans to leave his “small island” in the West countenance there was a chance of a golden life for I …” Indies to pursue a better life in England. For Gilbert and Hortense, not only must they navigate For Gilbert and Hortense, theirs is not a nuptial between through the uncharted territory of their marriage but they lovers but a marriage of convenience, a business deal. As are forced to confront the repercussions of a racist and Gilbert could not afford the fares for a ticket to England, discriminating “mother country” which desperately clutches onto its monocultural identity. This was a great read, a true eye opener to the many issues facing both black and white folk in post-war Britain. Pamela T. DEFIBRILLATORS — Availability & Location Where When Phone WAL’S PROPERTY Marine Rescue at 7 DAYS 6556 1564 SERVICES 6am – 6pm Emergency contacts the break wall provided after hours Lic 2363 Discovery Parks 7 DAYS 6556 1228 Harrington 9am - 5pm 35 years experience Business Hours 6556 1533 50 Crowdy Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm PEST CONTROL Street Sat 8.30am-2pm 6556 1855 Harrington Mon - Fri 6556 0404 Domestic Commercial  Rural Beach Pharmacy 9am-5pm Harrington Specialists in all aspects of Medical Centre 7am – 5pm 7 DAYS Pest Control Including: Harrington Waters Golf Club When on duty Michael - 0409 031 005 Termite Inspections & Treatments Garth - 0427 275 229 Harrington Rural Robert - 0413 705 962 Cockroaches, Spiders, Ants, Fire Brigade Defibrillator available when the hall Silverfish, Fleas & Rodents Harrington is being used Memorial Hall Tel: 6556 5345 Mon - Fri 6556 1626 Mob: 0427 214 418 Men’s Shed 8.30am - noon CalcloWuartleooruCs,heprryolfefosrsfiroineandl ly, Harrington SES Defibrillators available service Customer (TUESDAY Night) only when Satisisfaouctrion Crowdy Surf Life 463 Hannam Vale Road, organisations Moorland 2443 focus Saving Club are on duty [email protected]

33 CWA News THE HARRINGTON CWA hopes everyone had a great festive season, and has a fantastic 2020! Just in time to salvage all those Christmas leftovers, here is a great mini quiche I like to make. It is a crowd pleaser too if you’d like to make some for any event. I especially like that there aren’t too many eggs in this recipe; I sometimes find quiche too eggy! It is super easy to double the recipe, reduce the recipe, add other meats, make a vegetarian version or even a pastry-free version. Mouth-Watering Mini Quiche 3 eggs better). Spoon the mixture into the pastry. Sprinkle with 300g diced bacon (or turkey, chicken, ham, salmon) for cheese. vegetarian option; add cherry tomatoes and spinach. 1 small onion or 1/2 large - diced (you can use red onion for Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. extra colour instead of a brown onion) 1 small carrot shredded Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ 1 small red capsicum diced (you can use a green capsicum if cwaharrington and Instagram @cwaharrington to be kept up you prefer) to date with our branch news and upcoming fundraisers. 2 tablespoons of tasty cheese, grated (you can add more cheese if you like, I usually use a cup, and experiment with Grace Cooper, publicity officer different types of cheese) salt and pepper, to taste LOCAL Business supporting LOCAL Farmers 1 tsp Dijon mustard, optional 1 tsp garlic, optional dash of thickened cream sprinkle of fresh or dried parsley, optional shredded cheese for sprinkling 3-4 pre-made frozen puff pastry squares Preheat your oven to 180o C. Lightly grease two patty cake pans (12 cup) with cooking spray or butter. In a bowl, mix the eggs, bacon, onion, cheese, salt, pepper, cream, mustard, garlic and parsley (optional) with a fork until mixed together well. Using an egg ring, glass or pastry cutter, cut circles out of the Come and see our tempting gourmet range and try our defrosted puff pastry and place into the greased patty cake lean sausages with natural skins. trays (you can use muffin trays but the patty cake ones fit All made FRESH on site! Call in and say ‘Hi’ to Brad, Rhys and the team Meat@Chrisso’s 6556 0491 Shop 5, Harrington Waters Shopping Village, Harrington ‘We know you’ll love it’

34 46 Hogan Street alison martin Harrington Al’s hair hub With over 20 years experience in all aspects of hairdressing for your whole family. For an appointment: Phone: 6556 1040 Msg: 0427 534 702 Facebook: Al’s Hair Hub HARRINGTON VILLAGE Toni’s Hair HAIR AND BEAUTY THERAPY 2 Dangar Place Coopernook 6556 0480 Specialising in high quality beauty therapy treatments and 6595 7365 nails, creative colours and precision cutting and styling. Open Tuesdays to Fridays THALGO and late Thursday by appointment LA BEAUTE MARINE DE LORENZO AUSTRALIA’S FINEST HAIR CARE Shop 3, Harrington Waters Shopping Village, Harrington Open 9.30am to 2pm Monday to Saturday Excluding Christmas Day & Good Friday ~ WE HAVE EVERYTHING ~ Clothing for men, women & children. Linen, sheets, covers, blankets, curtains, crockery, books, CD’s, puzzles, toys and furniture Check in the shed for lots more! Hedges Street, Harrington | 6556 1037

35 Men’s shed SOME 80 MEMBERS and their loved ones enjoyed a sumptuous Christmas lunch at the Shed on December 11. Oysters, prawns, chicken, ham and pork with all the trimmings, followed by mince pies, Christmas pudding, black forest trifle and more. Yum! And a raffle to add extra excitement. A good time was had by all of us. Many, many thanks to Mike Kelly and all who assisted him with the catering and organisation. On behalf of the president and committee I would like to wish the Harrington community a very merry Christmas. Please have an awesome time with your families and visitors over the holiday season. Best wishes to everybody for health and happiness in 2020. We would also like to thank you all sincerely for your support and interest. Personal profile: In the last issue we introduced Ken Moores. Christmas cheer: Some of the 80 members and their guests In this issue we would like to introduce the other recently- elected committee member. Brett Parker was appointed to tuck into a delicious lunch. Photo: Nic Brookdryk fill a casual vacancy during the previous year and he was reelected at the recent AGM. Shed on 6556 1626 during open hours (Monday to Friday 8.00 am to noon). During the holiday period from Brett grew up in Sydney and was educated at Arthur Phillip December 24 to January 1 (both dates inclusive) the Shed High in Parramatta and Granville TAFE. He served an will be closed on the public holidays (Christmas, Boxing Day apprenticeship as a mechanical and hydraulic fitter. and New Year), but will be open for voluntary attendance, with a committee member on duty, on the other days. Brett met his wife Heather on a cruise in 1981. After spending most of his working life living and working in And finally, a reminder that the Saturday raffle at Club western Sydney, Brett and Heather moved to Harrington 14 Harrington on the fourth Saturday of each month is in aid of years ago. Brett commuted to Tuncurry for work initially the Men’s Shed. before retiring in 2015. Over Brett’s working life he accumulated many qualifications Prizes to be won include a selection of good quality meat and skills which he puts to good use at the Shed, including trays, vouchers for Stones and for Club Harrington, as well as welding and electrical safety. He is also our go-to man for an opportunity to select one of the craft items on display. restoring donated bicycles. Please bring your visitors along to support us on December 28. Tickets go on sale at 5.30pm and the draw starts at Brett and Heather are both active in the local community and 6.30pm. both are members of Marine Rescue. Since retiring Brett has gained qualifications in Individual Support (Ageing) and First Nic Broodryk Aid. He also enjoys a good game of snooker. Holiday happenings: New members are always welcome at Read online at www.harringtonandsurrounds.com.au the Shed. If you are interested please drop in for a chat or contact the secretary, Neville Wood on 0414 496 746 or the 0431 741 721 Proudly Printed By Steve’s Handyman North South West Office Technology Services 40 D Muldoon Street, Taree 2430 > Maintenance and Ph: 02 6591 2000 handyman work Email: [email protected] > Odd jobs > Yard clean up Fully Insured > Rubbish removal ABN: 35265103020

36 The circle of life HAVE YOU NOTICED your parents ageing? The concept “circle-of-life” means that at some stage many of us will need to assist our parents as they get older. The dilemma is, how do you broach the topic without causing fear or offence? The challenges of ageing and the prospect of needing extra help are topics that nobody wants to face as they move into their twilight years. So, we tend to put them off for another day. The trouble The circle of life: Four generations. Image Pixabay with doing this is that it is not just one conversation that you’ll need to have. We know from experience that you will Perhaps you can make appointments and take them to visit likely need to have a series of talks, potentially with various potential retirement-living villages, aged-care providers or members of the family, before decisions can be made. nursing homes. This is a process that everyone can get involved in. Our advice is to do your homework before you begin. Consider trip hazards, eating well, socialising and mobility. Content supplied by Anglican Care Then, we recommend you educate yourself on the options The older I get, available in their local area. When you do this, don’t just the more I realise consider their health status now, think about what options that the things that they may need in the future should their mobility or medical needs change. cost nothing, hold the most value. Once you know about the options available, begin the discussions with your mum or dad - but don’t rush them. Ask how you can help make planning for their future easier. Perhaps you can make phone calls on their behalf, and be there if care providers come to the home to discuss options.

37 Holding on to hope This step-wise approach helps people in pain to maintain that precious commodity of hope. THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE that I see patients grapple with in the face of a persistent health concern is holding onto hope. Firstly, to give the body an opportunity to recover on its own, we can allow 7-14 days to transpire from the onset of pain, Working with people in persistent pain, I’m frequently told unless a medical emergency is suspected, and many they are nearly out of hope on their journey with pain. It’s incidences of musculoskeletal pain may resolve. In this time, particularly heartbreaking for many to tell me about their effective analgesia, healthy movement and effective physical years of pain, even more because they’ve often never therapy can assist most people in resolving their pain. engaged in the sort of healthcare we provide - using movement as medical therapy. If pain hasn’t substantially resolved and physical therapy hasn’t been utilised, a physical health professional using a You might be surprised to hear, but it’s commonplace for primarily exercise-based approach has the most-proven musculoskeletal pain to be treated in an upside-down effectiveness. Hands-on therapies may be of some benefit, fashion, even though we know better. but without exercise there is evidence this approach may not be as useful. If pain persists without reasonable For example, we know that undergoing diagnostic imaging improvement over an 8-12 week period, it’s at this time that early on in someone’s journey with pain actually makes them imaging and further investigations may be warranted. more likely to have worse outcomes. This might sound like an odd sort of statistic but, simply put, we can’t see pain. So, the next time you have pain in a muscle, bone or joint, remember that we can’t see pain. Advances in medical As we learn more and more about pain we find that changes science, though, have given us a myriad of other ways that to tissues like tendons, knee meniscus (“cartilage”) or we can know lots about making an accurate diagnosis, as shoulder bursae are not always consistent with pain well as the sorts of things that are likely to make pain better presentation when there is no history of an incident that or worse. might cause such an injury. By giving people incorrect diagnoses and poor management advice we risk doing more And for those treating pain, we need to remember that if harm than good and using up that finite resource - hope. we’re going to handle the hopes of our patients respectfully, we owe it them to give them treatments that are most likely The best available evidence suggests we need to treat to work, as soon as possible. musculoskeletal pain according to a hierarchy that gives a greater guarantee of success. John Stevens ESSAM EAP, exercise physiologist

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39 What’s on in and around Harrington ANGLICAN CHURCH - Telephone 6556 1111. St Peter’s Harrington - Sunday service 8am. See notice boards at each church. ART GROUP - Friday 1pm @ Harrington function centre (opposite library). All welcome. Contact Joyce Cacchia 6556 1831 or Sandra Baker 6556 3525. CATHOLIC CHURCH - Star of the Sea - Pilot St, Harrington. Rosary at 5.30pm and Vigil Mass 6.00pm every Saturday. Liturgy of the word, Communion and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am Tuesday. EUCHRE - Every Thursday. Friendly at Memorial Hall at 7pm. Barry Bone 6556 1553. EVENING VIEW CLUB - 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6.30 pm for 7pm. Enquiries: Marion Cardinal 0458 475 684. HARRINGTON COASTCARE - Meet at 8am on the 1st Monday of the month in the carpark along the Crowdy Road beside the rainforest. Two hours of weeding. BYO gardening tools, water, morning tea. Phone: Genevieve Godwin 0412 533 626. HARRINGTON SALVOS COMMUNITY CHURCH - Sundays at 9.30am. Kids Church at the same time. All welcome, every Sunday. SALVOS FAMILY STORE: Shop 8 - 10 Electra Parade, Harrington. Tuesday - Friday. 6556 1116. HARRINGTON CWA - 2nd Monday of the month @ 10am, Memorial Hall, Harrington. President: Robyn Smith 6556 0338 Secretary: Carole Allen 6556 1969. HARRINGTON KNITTING GROUP @ the Harrington library. Wednesday 10am to 12pm and Thursday 1pm to 3pm. HARRINGTON LITTLE ATHLETICS - Thursdays from 4.30pm. Season runs from September until March. Esmond Hogan Park, Hogan Street, Harrington. Phone Lesley 0408 662 207. HARRINGTON PLAY GROUP - Tuesday during school terms 9.30am to 11.30am, at the playgroup building, Murray Street, Harrington. Contacts - Amander 0402 867 792, Kristen 0421 152 801 or Naomi 0457 152 612. HARRINGTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE - 1st Monday of the month @ 7pm, Pilot Street, Harrington. Captain: Michael Cleland 0409 031 005, Snr Deputy Captain: Robert McPherson 0413 705 962, Deputy Captain: Garth Honeysett 0427 275 229. HARRINGTON TENNIS CLUB - social tennis Sunday ,Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9am and Thursday night from 6.30pm. Contact Wendy O’Brien 6556 1368. Court hire from Harrington Mini Mart on Crowdy Road. LADIES VETERANS’ GOLF - Mondays at 8am, Harrington Waters Golf Course. Phone 6556 0404 - Beginners welcome. LIONS CLUB - Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of month. Contact Chris Elford 0435 494 385 Secretary. MEN’S SHED - Nicholson Street, Harrington. Monday to Friday 8.30am to noon. Phone 6556 1626. MEN’S VETERANS’ GOLF - Friday from 11.30am onwards, Harrington Waters Golf Course. PELICAN PIECERS PATCHWORK AND QUILTING - Thursdays, Harrington function centre (opposite library) 10am to 2.30pm. Contact: Margaret Mulcahy 6556 1229 or Claire Wood 6556 1462. RIVERGATE COVENANT CHURCH KIDS CLUB - Harrington Public School Friday 3pm - 5pm. Food, games, sporting activities, drama, music and more. All primary school aged children welcome. Mark & Sharon Smith 0438 985 644, [email protected] RSL SUB BRANCH HARRINGTON CROWDY HEAD - Last Tuesday of the month, arrive 9.30am for 10am meeting at Club Harrington. All Sub Branch members and ex-servicemen welcome. Paul Pannowitz 0422 867 273. RSL AUXILIARY - 2nd Monday of the month, 10am at Club Harrington, followed by lunch after the meeting. Meetings are held regardless of public holidays. Barbara Denny 6556 1442. SENIOR CITIZENS - 1st Monday of the month @ 10am Memorial Hall, Harrington. $4 includes 20 games of Hoy. Bring your own lunch. TUESDAY CRAFT LADIES - Every Tuesday, meeting room Harrington Library 9.30am to 12.30pm. UNITING CHURCH LOWER MANNING - David Freeman Pastor, 0419 532 551. 1st and 3rd Sunday Harrington 8.45am, Lansdowne 10.30am, 2nd and 4th Sunday, Coopernook at 9.30am. See notice boards at each church. WOMEN’S GROUP - Fridays at the Anglican Op shop @ 1pm. Bring sewing or other work, enjoy the company over afternoon tea. TellEverybody is a community publication of the Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce, made possible due to the support of its advertisers, volunteer staff and volunteer deliverers. Editorial responsibility is held by the editor under delegation from the chamber. TellEverybody reserves the right to accept, amend or refuse the placement of any item, including advertis- ing: space is often a limiting factor. The opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the chamber, editor or the TellEverybody team.

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