gresford news july 2014

TheG resford NewsNews of the communities of the Paterson and Allyn River Valleys

July 2014

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clockwise: A surprise performance by Aimee Harris who has been winning slam poetry events across the state.

Gresford personality Peter Doyle as social butterfly.The ‘Gondoliers of Love’, Michael Winchester and John O’Brien were

in fine form and had everyone laughing – and dancing!

The Dungog Masked Ball it must be said had plenty of glamour and frocks in red

But it was the talent of Gresford that kept them laughing, and so well fed.

It was ‘Giovanni’ O’Brien and ‘Michelangelo’ Winchester, who had them in stitches as the Gondoliers Of Love, they performed without glitches And the Groves of Mount Rivers who fed them such riches.

And who was that masked man, seen from a distance surely this red butterfly needs no social assistancewith poise and dignity he enjoys a timeless existence.

The Community College’s inaugural Masked Ball filled the James Theatre with fun for allWe’ll see you there next year when mid-winter calls.

More photos of the Masked Ball inside.

Who is that masked man?

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The Gresford News Community DiarySat 5 Jul Agog! A Feast of Foreign Films, James Theatre, Dungog

Sat 12 Jul Gresford CWA book club, Gresford CWA, 3.00pm

Tues 15 Jul Paterson Allyn Garden Group meet, 10.00am

Tues 15 Jul NEIS information session, Doug Walters Pavilion, Dungog, 10.00am

Sun 20 Jul Bush Fire Safety, Community workshop, Vacy Fire Station, 9.30am

Sun 20 Jul Gresford Community Markets, Therese Doyle Hall, Gresford Rd, East Gresford

Sun 28 Jul ‘Celtic Beat’ Band, Hotel Beatty, East Gresford, 3.00pm

Wed 30 Jul Dyeing fabric & paper demonstration, Gresford Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 11.00am

Fri 1 Aug Muzza Harton – Bush Poet, Hotel Beatty, East Gresford

Tues 12 Aug Gresford School of Arts AGM, Gresford School of Arts Hall, East Gresford, 7.30pm

Tues 19 Aug CWA International Day, country of study is Botswana

Sat-Sun 13-14 Sept Polo, Tabbil Creek Polo Ground, Dungog

Sun 21 Sept GAPS’ latest play ‘Frost in Space’, Gresford School of Arts, 1.30pm

Fri 26 Sept, Sat 27 Sept, Fri 3 Oct, Sat 4 Oct GAPS’ latest play ‘Frost in Space’, Gresford School of Arts, all at 6.30pm

Sat 11 Oct Gresford Annual Y.O.T.S Dinner and Art Auction

Tuesdays Spring/summer mixed Tuesday nights tennis, 7.30–9.30pm

Mon/Tues Social ladies tennis starts, Mon or Tues mornings, Gresford Tennis Courts, 9.30–11.00am

Friday afternoons Junior tennis coaching, Gresford Tennis Courts

1st Mon each month Gresford Community Group Meeting, 5.30pm, Hotel Beatty, all welcome! (not Jan)

1st Wed each month Gresford Rural Fire Brigade meeting, station, 7.30pm

1st Thurs each month CWA Gresford Branch Meeting, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 9.30am (not Jan)

2nd Mon each month Gresford Historical Society Meeting, RSL Rooms, 11.00am (not Dec, Jan or June)

2nd & 4th Mon each month Family & Child Health Clinic, Paterson school of Arts Hall, 4932 9768 for appt’s

2nd Tues each month Gresford District Landcare Group Meeting, Hotel Beatty, 7.30pm (not Jan)

2nd Sat each month Book Club, CWA rooms, East Gresford, 3.00pm (not Dec or Jan)

3rd Fri each month Gresford Public School P&C Meeting, school library, 10.00am

3rd Sun each month Gresford Community Market, Therese Doyle Hall, 9 til 2 (not Dec, Christmas Fair 1st Sat)

Last Thurs each month Gresford District Agricultural Society Meeting, Showground Luncheon Pavilion, 7.30pm

Every Wed, Fri & Sun Gresford Bowls Sport & Recreation Club Raffles, from 6.30pm

Every Mon & Fri (school terms) Gresford Pre-School, Gresford Community Hall, 4938 9288, 9.00am

Every Thur Happy hour and free pool and jukebox at the Hotel Beatty

Every Fri Cricket Club Raffles at the Hotel Beatty

Every Fri (school terms) Yoga for active bodies with Donna Cavanough, Therese Doyle Youth Hall, 9.00 – 10.30am

Every Wed Gresford PlayTime, children 0-5 & carers, Gresford Community Hall, 4992 2401, 10.00am

Every Sunday The Gresford Congregational Church welcomes you, 10.30am

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Letters To The EditorAudio Version of Gresford News

The following was sent by Ted Baker who voluntarily creates an audio version of the

Gresford News

I was saddened to read of Doris’s death in the June issue. You might remember that Doris was my “other” client for the Gresford News. Although it’s only a tenuous link, I’d never met the lady, I feel as though I’ve lost a friend, someone to whom I tried to bring a little enlightenment and pleasure. So I’m now back to just Chris Sellens as the sole client. I wonder if you could institute somehow a search for other interested people in your area; I know you place an advertisement in each issue for the service, but it doesn’t seem to have any effect. Perhaps you could involve the CWA, the RSL or any other group in the area with a concern for pastoral care in the search. In an area of the size you cover there must be more than one person with print difficulty who could benefit from the service. Could you somehow involve the Community Group in finding other people I can help?

Ted Baker

If you are currently Unemployed and receiving a Centrelink benefit the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) may be the answer

NEIS provides you with the support you need to start your own business including:•Financial support during the first nine months of operations•Training in Small Business Management•Mentoring and advice for twelve monthsApplications are now being processed for the next NEIS course, to start in August.

Hunter Region BEC, in partnership with Dungog Shire Council and Dungog Shire Community Centre, will hold a NEIS information session at 10:00am on Tuesday 15th July at the Doug Walters Pavilion, Mackay St Dungog. If you are on a benefit and have a business idea that you want to turn into a reality please come along to learn about how NEIS may be able to assist you. The session will take about an hour and NEIS facilitator, Kate Murphy, will be available afterwards to discuss your business ideas with you.

Please phone the BEC on 4936 2557 to reserve your place in the session. For more information about NEIS visit the website www.newhunterbusiness.org

Early this year Carol & Wolf Skafte-Zauss had the opportunity to participate in a NEIS course run at the Hunter Region BEC at Kurri Kurri. They jumped at the chance to get their Certificate IV in Small Business management to assist them to kick start their new NEIS businesses – Curlew Cottage, Bed & Breakfast and PedalOn, mountain bike skills, tours and hire.

Carol said “Our trainer was great, taking us through all aspects of business management planning from marketing and sales to finance, all critical elements to business success. The five week course provided us with a chance to meet and work with other people keen to start their own businesses, share ideas and experiences and support and encourage each other in our new ventures.

We received great support from the Hunter Region BEC and found the opportunity to research and plan our businesses prior to actually starting them extremely beneficial. We are also looking forward to having access to a business mentor over the next 12 months as part of our participation in the course.”

Kate Murphy

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Gresford ShowCraft Categories

The Stewards of the Craft Section for the 2015 Gresford Show are working on categories for exhibits and wish to know if there are crafts not covered

that you may wish to exhibit that we have not thought about. If you would like a copy of our intended schedule

sent to you, email Carolyn on: caddison@ bigpond.net.au.

Dyeing Fabrics and Paper Free Demonstration

Carolyn Addison did a three day course on dyeing fabrics and paper

with leaves & flowers etc and would be happy to give a free demonstration at the Showground Luncheon Pavilion

on Wednesday 30 July at 11 am.Ring Carolyn on 4938 9424 if you are interested as you can bring your own

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THANK YOUWe wish to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended the recent

Thanksgiving Mass for the life of the late

MARY HELEN KEALY.

We wish to especially thank the celebrant, Father Derek Garner, the Catholic ladies,

members of the Show committeeand others who assisted with the

refreshments afterwards

A very special thanks to Helen Richardson and Bernie Lawler for the use of the

Twin Rivers cafe.

We received so many messages of sympathy that we cannot fully express our gratitude for the wonderful farewell the Gresford

community gave to Mary.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Jan and Brian Doyle

School Results A Stressful Wait LEE Watts, independent candidate for the state seat of Upper Hunter said while many students are getting their end of term results, the close community of Martins Creek are anxiously awaiting a much bigger result; if their school can remain open.

Lee Watts said the NSW Department of Education will base their decision on many factors not purely finance and numbers, but the overall importance of the school to the community and she hopes the school will continue to educate local children.

“These schools form the basis of small communities and if the school closes it will have some profound effects on some of the local students and their families,” Lee Watts said.

“For example, I met with Sue Coutts who has a child at the school with many disabilities and would not cope having to go to a larger school as far away as Maitland, it may even mean they will have to look at options other than school for him, which could be very detrimental,” she said. “With the smaller school the teachers are able to give these students the extra care they need without

compromising the education of the other local students.

“I also met Gina Goulder who has a very bright child that attends the school and values that they can be educated locally and in a small school they can meet her child’s needs,” she said.

The school has six children enrolled at the present time but two years ago the school had 17 students. There are many reasons for changes in numbers and the increase could occur as soon as the start of the 2015 school term. However if the

Department decides to close the school it will not be reopened.

“Small rural schools are more than an education facility they are where the community meet and local activities take place,” she said.

“I am concerned that if the school closes will people choose to move from the area leaving an already struggling community to die,” said Lee Watts

A decision should be released before the end of 2014.

Sue Coutts and Gina Goulder, parents worried if their school will stay open.


Gresford Parents Group Fundraising for Preschool and Playgroup

On behalf of the children, parents and staff of Gresford Preschool I would like to thank the businesses and parent volunteers for your very generous donation of materials and time, to the refurbishment of the sandpit and shade structure at the Gresford Prechool and Playgroup venue. It has really put some huge smiles on our kids faces. We look forward to hours of enjoyment for years to come from your generous sponsorship and team effort. I have included the logo of our sponsors and would encourage locals to show support to these businesses as they have done for us. Hunter Mobile Preschool currently has positions available at the Gresford Venue. For more information please contact them via email [email protected] or Phone 49346725


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Alison Weir seems to be the queen of English royal intrigue, and in this tome she has incorporated two dynasties into her story line – the Yorks and the Tudors. She has done this by taking two Katherines and interweaving their stories, linking them by their interest in the fate of the two princes assumed to have been murdered by the authority of Richard III.

The first Katherine (Plantagenet) is the illegitimate daughter of Richard III, whose interest in the princes lies in proving that her father is not the villainous tyrant he was portrayed as after his death. The second is Katherine Grey, legitimate but disinherited heir to the Tudor throne and sister of the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey who was beheaded because of her short reign before Mary Tudor took the throne, and rebellions after. Her interest in the princes is a diversion while she is imprisoned in the Tower for a secret marriage.

This narrative device is a little strained at times, and probably adds little in this fictionalised exploration to the continuing curiosity about the fate of the princes, but it would be a satisfying read for the patient reader who is interested in the intricacies of these centuries of English history – from the reign of Richard III to Elizabeth I.

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Gresford Sports ComplexLights Up

Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin has announced that the Gresford Sporting Complex will become a lot brighter after securing $25,000 of funds from the Community Development Grants Programme held by the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure, Jamie Briggs.

Mr Baldwin said that the installation of ground lighting on the eastern field of the Gresford Sporting Complex was an election commitment that he was happy to honour.

“Currently, only half of the cricket playing area can be used for night sports and training purposes. Due to population growth and demand, this is incredibly limiting to all the soccer, football and cricket groups in the area, said Mr Baldwin.

Mr Baldwin met with Dungog Mayor Harold Johnston, President of Gresford Sporting Complex, Dave Jefferson and Secretary of Gresford Sporting Complex and project manager Councillor Glenn Wall recently to get an update on the progress made.

“The project will provide greater opportunities for participation in recreation, sport and community life at all levels including children and young people. This is incredibly important in rural areas like Gresford, Mr Baldwin said.

The Coalition government will be providing $25,000 to the project with a number of other sources, including the Dungog Council, providing the remaining funding.

The local community’s licensed electricians, electrical engineers and labourers will also be donating their time and resources to support their town.


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Mary Horn Community feature...by Rowena Dillon

Mary Horn was originally a “city girl” growing up in Sydney. The high school she attended had an Ag plot where they kept angora goats. Mary fell in love with these fleecy creatures and all things agricultural. She became much more interested in farming than school work and when her mother heard about the courses offered at Tocal College it was agreed that Mary could go there on trial.

Mary worked hard, showing her determination and interest in agriculture and within a short time Mary was coming 12th in the year and her permanent place in the course was secured.

Mary met Brian Horn during her time at Tocal and came to the Horns’ dairy farm at Lostock for work experience. Mary and Brian married and have 3 sons and a daughter. Mary jokingly says she came to the dairy farm for work experience and has experienced work ever since.

Mary has been part of the Lostock and Gresford community for over 30 years and she can see many positives in the area.

One of the most significant things Mary likes about the area is the people and the sense of community and belonging that exists. She feels that the area is a great place to rear children and she sees those children going on to be happy, well-adjusted adults who contribute to society.

Mary herself has made many of her own contributions to the community. For a number of years she was on the show committee, where she was an integral part of the organisation of the dairy cattle section.

She is a devoted worshipper with the Anglican Church where she is on the Parish Council, teaches Scripture every week at the school and is a lay preacher. Her other interests have centred round her

DO YOU CARE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY?If you do care about Gresford and it’s

district, then you may be willing to serve as the new Secretary of the Gresford Community Group.

The job involves one meeting a month and any follow up not taken on by other members, so about four hours per month

should cover everything. If you are a beginner, you will be taught and then helped how to do the job.

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family, friends and local area and Mary has always been a consistent volunteer at any school and community functions.

Mary laments the lack of opportunity for the young people of our area, especially those interested in pursuing a life in agriculture. The Horn family dairy is one of only 3 still operating up the Lostock Road where there once were many. She sees young people having to seek off farm employment as agricultural jobs are not available or not viable and she is at a loss to see how a community, without government assistance, can overcome the problem. Mary also sees our aging population as needing support. Mary would like to see more local facilities for the aged – perhaps units with part care offered so that those needing care do not have to leave the area.

All in all though, Mary says she doesn’t see much wrong with Gresford as a whole. She would like to see it continue to be a strong community, welcoming new inhabitants who find that strength and community spirit a fairly unique quality in this day and age.

$100,000 in Black Spots Funding to Gresford Road

Federal Member for Paterson, Bob Baldwin has welcomed over $1 million in funding for 5 black spots in the Paterson electorate.

Mr Baldwin said this investment in Black Spot projects will deliver safer roads for Paterson through targeted upgrades proven to deliver results.

“Black Spot projects target dangerous roads to save lives and reduce road accidents, ensuring our local roads are safer for all users.

“I am constantly fighting for more funding on our roads in this electorate. More funding for these black spots means more opportunity for our community.

Gresford Road, Torryburn has been allocated $100,000 to allow the installation of guardrail, CAMS and guideposts.

The other approved projects are:

• The Lakes Way, Forster: $100,000.• Phoenix Park Road, Phoenix:

$265,774• Maitland Vale Road, Maitland Vale: $195,943• Pacific Highway, Karuah: $350,000.

The projects were recommended by a panel of independent road safety experts and will be delivered during the course of the coming financial year (2014-15).

A recent evaluation of the programme found that fatal and casualty crashes are reduced at treated sites by 30 per cent, equalling one life per year for every 84 projects.

“Anyone can suggest an intersection or stretch of road they believe should be considered for a safety upgrade, and we strongly encourage all councils and individuals to submit their nominations,” said Mr Baldwin.

Further information and nomination forms can be downloaded from: http://investment.infrastructure.gov.au/funding/blackspots/index.aspx

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Greetings to Culture Vulture readers. Another article direct from my hospital bed.

This is the fourth year for Gresford artists Eric and Robyn Werkhoven to curate a dramatic and provocative themed exhibition. Twenty five professional Hunter Valley artists have been invited to face another challenge, this time to create an artwork interpreting and exploring the subject BLOOD. The theme has produced an amazing exhibition of many diverse and emotional artworks by the artists; from the gory and bizarre to the beautiful and spiritual.

Local Artists Laura Jefferson, Dawn Thompson, Misha Moon, Christine Pike, Judy Henry, Katherine Sullivan and Eric & Robyn Werkhoven feature work in the exhibition, don’t miss seeing this exciting and thought provoking show!

BLOOD exhibition July 10 – 27, 2014Newcastle Art Space, 246 Parry Street Hamilton South, Thur – Sun 12 noon – 5pm. Official opening Saturday 12 July 2pm onwards - public most welcome.Special performance by Ryan Burrett – Actor/singer.

ART NEWS:Judy Henry – “Reflections Of The Landscape”Judy’s studio and home is in Paterson, Hunter Valley. She currently has an exhibition at Maitland Regional Art Gallery titled ‘Reflections of landscape and life’.

“I have been working in my studio and en plein air along the Myall River and in our billabong from aboard my aquatic studio (the 10’ tinnie) I used collage on paper, painting and drawing with charcoal, I love collaging.”Maitland Regional Art Gallery 4th July – 14th September, 2014. Opening celebrations 3pm Saturday 19th July 230 High Street Maitland.

Contact Robyn Werkhoven with art news at Email: [email protected]

Judy Henry in her 10ft tinnie studio

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Calves Shine A Light On Dairy CareersOver 150 excited students and teachers from six schools in the Hunter Valley NSW region were awarded for completing Cows Create Careers – Farm Module, on Monday 23rd June at Tocal College. The presentation day recognised the ten schools from the region that had participated in the program which included Dungog High School. Prizes were awarded to the winning schools and to student teams.

Cows Create Careers - Farm Module is a Dairy Australia program that aims to increase the awareness of dairy industry careers in a very hands-on way. Secondary students are educated by rearing two three-week-old calves at school and the school is provided with dairy industry curriculum for years 7 and 8 and years 9 to 11, at no cost.

Since 2006 Dairy Australia has worked with thousands of students, teachers, farmers, industry advocates and communities through its investment into Cows Create Careers – Farm Module.

Dairy Australia’s Industry Capability Program Manager, Tracy Lloyd, said the program started in 2004 with dairy farmers in the Strzelecki Lions Club in Victoria and nine Gippsland schools. With support from Dairy Australia, Regional Development Programs, dairy farmers and sponsors, the program has now grown to over 180 schools across Australia with 8,357 students completing the program in 2013.

The program has gained strong support from dairy farmers and advocates across Australia. Last year alone volunteers gave 1,162 hours of their time across 22 Australian dairying regions. The National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDEA) also plays an important role by being an educational link for the schools.

Locally, the project is funded by Dairy NSW and receives additional support across the state from local companies NSW Department of Primary Industries, Tocal College, Vella Stockfeeds, Provico, Genetics

Australia, and Murray Goulburn have continued to support the program in the Hunter Valley region.

“Volunteers play a vital role in encouraging and supporting student career decision making,” Ms Lloyd said. “The program directly benefits from the generous dedication of volunteers who have knowledge of the industry and links to education and employment sectors.”

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At the Dungog Masked Ball

Alison Moore from Mount Rivers and Donna Cavanough from Bingleburra

Three of the costume winners.

Sound artist, Virginia Hilyard travelled from Sydney to attend the Ball.

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“Good evening every-birdie”

John ‘Giovanni’ O’Brien and Jane ‘Birdie’ Richens on stage.


Tocal Architects Receive Award 50 years on!One of the first public projects designed by Cox Architecture founders Philip Cox and Ian McKay has received the Australian Institute of Architects’ Award for Enduring Architecture at the NSW Architecture Awards.

The CB Alexander College at Tocal in the Hunter Valley, constructed in 1964 and surviving in entirety today, was presented with the award at the AIA’s annual celebration in Sydney.

The honour comes 50 years after the architecture duo and College received NSW’s top award for public architecture, the Sulman Medal, in 1964. It was described by architectural historian J.M. Freeland as “epitomising the Sydney School of Architecture”, an informal group of architects seeking to create direct responses to Sydney’s unique topography and climate.

Presenting the award last night, the jury described the College as a “remarkable work of environmentally responsive architecture”, with the buildings, design concept and construction techniques appreciated and carefully maintained.

Accepting the award, founder Philip Cox said: “We’re tremendously proud to

accept this honour. It’s a rarity today to find an architectural structure surviving a half century without being significantly altered, and vandalized in the process. We’re delighted Tocal has stood the test of time, and continues to show the value of respecting our built heritage and the architectural history of this country.”

Jury Citation“Ian McKay and Philip Cox (architects in association) received the 1965 Sulman Medal and the Blacket Award for their design of the CB Alexander College at Tocal, a Presbyterian Agricultural College which is now managed by the Department of Primary Industries as an agricultural training centre.

To create a residential community, the design fused the traditional elements of collegiate architecture – the cloister, the great hall, the chapel and refectory – with motifs drawn from Asian architecture.

Central to the complex is the sculptural chapel, the spire of which can be seen from the surrounding area.

A series of paved courtyards separate the halls from the residential wings, creating areas for the students to gather.

The influence of Asian traditions is evident in the detailing, particularly the sequence of paved courtyards, the floating roofs and exposed rafters.

Underlying this remarkable work of environmentally responsive architecture are the principles of sustainability, evident in the choice of the same palette of materials typically utilised in the hand-built rural vernacular of the Hunter Valley in the 19th century. The use of locally produced bricks and hand adzed hardwoods has helped to ensure the continuation of local building traditions.

The dual purpose main hall and the chapel are frequently used by the local community for exhibitions and events.

The college principal’s appreciation of the design concept and construction techniques has ensured that the buildings continue to be both appreciated and immaculately maintained.

Tocal survives in its entirety. The principal spaces, the purpose-designed furniture and the art works all survive today, having been carefully repaired and maintained or seamlessly extended.


q Gresford District Historical Society rOf drought and flooding rains ~ the promise of Lostock dam

New dams have been off the agenda since the last new dam in NSW was

completed on the South coast in the late 1980’s. For a State with a highly variable and erratic rainfall NSW at least does seem to be well served with dams with some 61 at last count. State Water administers 20 of these including our Lostock dam. Droughts however concentrate voters’ attention wonderfully and when there are water restrictions the voices of those who are opposed to dams are drowned out by a clamour for governments to act to develop additional water storages for domestic and farm supply.

Lostock dam on the Paterson river had its origins in the 1964 -1966 drought and to place the severity of this in context we need to look at some data from the rainfall records of the Gresford district. Official records began in 1895 and we now have a useful data series. Since 1895 Gresford’s annual rainfall has averaged a little over 900mm, (36+ inches). Lostock dam weather station records (since 1970) show the average a little higher at 960mm. Without going into technicalities these averages are not showing any trend (up or down) so the good news is that we appear to be avoiding (so far) some of the dire climate change induced rainfall predictions.

The table (below) puts the (1964-1966) drought into perspective along with a number of other nasty “dry spells”. As you can see it was worse in 1905-07 and would again be worse in 1979-81 although this dry spell lasted only 2 years.

The Maitland Mercury of April 9 1965 ran a feature story on the drought and its effects on the landowners and community, Heifers were selling for 9/- at Dungog and Alex Brown of Glenthorne reported that he was paying £44 a ton for hay (freight incl.) – when he could get it! To put that in perspective the Mercury in the same edition was advertising the “miraculous” Morris Mini Deluxe at £735 tax incl. No wonder the Mercury then went on to report that their representatives on a tour of the district saw, “calves eating gold”.

As a result there was considerable sympathy for a water storage on the Paterson to provide certainty for town supplies at Gresford as well as providing regulated flows for irrigation. After investigating a number of sites the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission chose the Lostock site. Parliamentary approval, “The Lostock Dam Act 79 of 1967” was achieved in Dec 1967 and tenders were invited for construction to commence in 1969 with a completion date in 1971. A French company, Dumez (Aust.) was awarded the contract at $7.5m. Actual construction costs were $4.5m - the rest being the inevitable overheads and preliminary works. Dumez was very experienced in dam building both internationally and in Australia and their workforce at Lostock included only 19 engineering and administrative staff which by today’s standards is remarkable. The supervising Water Conservation Commission had however 24 staff on site.

Work was to proceed in 3 phases. Phase 1 involved site preparation, accommodation and the construction of inlet and outlet channels, a 245m river diversion tunnel and the excavation for the wall foundations and spillway. Phase 2 required the construction of coffer dams to divert river flow through the diversion tunnel. Phase 3 involved the construction of the wall itself, 701m long, 146m wide at the base, and 38m high. For comparison purposes the wall is of similar length to Glenbawn dam but only about half the height and is described as a, “rock fill embankment with a clay core and concrete lined flip bucket spillway”.

The capacity of the dam was planned to be a little over 20,000 megalitres, (10,000 Olympic pools) and with this capacity it was estimated that the dam would allow the irrigated area in the Paterson valley to increase from 3500 acres to 11600 acres (approx. 4700ha). At the official celebrations held on 3rd December 1969 to mark the commencement of work the Minister for Conservation, (Jack Beale)

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q “Our Stories” Feature rconfidently announced, “we expect the dam will increase farm production in the valley by $600,000 a year – at that rate it won’t take long to pay for the $7.5m it’s costing to build it”. After this positive announcement the official party toasted the dam in champagne, (French of course). The workers were not forgotten and had received an hour’s free beer in the canteen the previous evening.

There was also celebration locally as the workforce of over 200 in the peak phase would inject considerable funds into the local economy and provide opportunities for local employment. The Lostock access road was to be improved and the hope was that the dam would also leave an enduring tourism legacy for the Gresford area.

Some of this did indeed happen. The road had a makeover, Gresford did experience a mini boom, the schools were packed and accommodation in the area was at premium for several years. Although Dumez did construct a 60 bed dormitory and a number of houses, many married workers chose to seek independent accommodation and many properties, (some even on the Allyn river) became mini caravan parks.

Unfortunately there is always a downside and the dam and protected catchment area involved 18 resumptions with 10 families having to leave their land to make way for the dam. The dam itself covers about 220 ha and the construction work was focused on 2 properties formerly owned by the Watson and Hopson families. As this project was a State initiative owners at that time did not have the protection of the NSW

Land Acquisition (Just terms Compensation) Act 1991 which brought NSW into line with the “just terms“ provisions of the Australian Constitution. Those who have seen the iconic Australian movie – “The Castle” will know that it examines the phrase ”just terms” from the Aust. Constitution. As they say, “it is the “vibe”! If you haven’t seen this movie put it on your to-do list! At a “Back to Lostock day” held earlier this year I was told by a member of one of the families that the compensation received was limited to the Valuer General’s figure and no more! By contrast owners on the Williams River

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affected by the Tillegra project were treated more compassionately.

With favourable weather and good industrial relations water was first flowing over the spillway in Feb 1971 and after final works the grand opening took place on 10th March 1972. Invitations to the opening were proudly received by locals and the souvenir booklet issued on the day has become a “collector’s item”.

In retrospect the Government and the Gresford district can take heart from the fact that the dam was most efficiently built at a price that is by today’s standards an absolute bargain. It also drives a mini hydro station generating up to 2.2 megawatts. However it remains a minor storage and by comparison has only 7% the storage of Glennies Creek and just under 3% of Glenbawn dam’s 750,000 Ml. It would take a major upgrade to bring Lostock dam into play as a serious substitute for the cancelled Tillegra project.

In addition, no one could have foreseen that the dairy industry would become so concentrated with at present only 4, (albeit large) dairies left on the river. To

see the future of the dairy industry one needs to go to northwest Tasmania where at Woolnorth station a NZ agribusiness is running 15000 milkers per day through 15 rotary dairies and has plans to upgrade to 20000 in the near future.

As for tourism, well its future is in the hands of the Lostock road and anyone

who has to travel the Lostock road will know that this is not good.

Previous stories from this colum are available as a book, “Gresford Connections Vol 1”, from McDonald Bros. Maitland and local shops in Gresford at $15. Next meeting of the Historical Society is 10.30am, Mon 14 July in the RSL hall.

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After three months they bring it back to Tocal to compete with all the other schools in a day of cattle judging and handling. The winners receive numerous ribbons and a perpetual trophy for the winning school. We are expecting approximately 200 students at this year’s live show day at Tocal in September. The trophy currently sits at St Joseph’s Lochinvar who were last year’s winners. Students and steers then go on to compete in other shows in the area.

The competition started on the 28th May when steers where picked up from Tocal.

High Schools in the competition this year are Rutherford, Cessnock, Mount View, St Catherine’s Singleton, Singleton High, Dungog, Bulahdelah, Hunter River, Morisset, Wadalba , Tuggerah Lakes , Kincumber and Hunter River.

The aim of the program is to get students interested in agriculture. Many students are interested in animals and this program gives them the opportunity to further this interest and explore possible careers in this area. One present Tocal Student, Rhett Sorenson from Rutherford Technology High enrolled in Certificate III Agriculture as a result of participating in the program in 2013.

In the three years Tocal has been running this competition a total of 19 students from these participating schools have enrolled in Agricultural courses at Tocal to pursue a career in agriculture. The competition is fully sponsored by Coal & Allied and Castlereagh Feeds (Sydney). Tocal and the schools would like to thank them for their generous support.

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Following her recent attendance at the Annual CWA Conference in Griffith, Secretary Valarie Smith reported the Head Office site in Potts Point is to be sold. Voting resulted in an overwhelming vote to sell. A building will eventually be purchased in a commercial area in Sydney. Tamworth will host the Conference next year – May 4 to May 7.

International/Cultural DayTuesday, August 19 commencing at 10.00am in St. Anne’s Church Hall, Church Street, Gresford. Our country of study this year is Botswana, a country rich in Ancient and Modern History. International Officer, Jan Godwin, along with members will take you on a journey of this fascinating country. There will be Cultural, Ag/Environmental and Handicraft displays as well as ‘hands on’ handicraft. A delicious three course luncheon will follow. Cost is $12.00 and includes morning tea. RSVP to (Secretary) Valarie Smith on 49389364 or email [email protected]

Medical Research Each year Delegates to State Conference vote on a Medical Research Project to fund. The same Research Project can be supported for a maximum of three years. This year for the third year we are once again supporting Crohn’s Disease.

Crohn’s disease is a very debilitating auto immune disease that can involve any part of the gastro intestinal tract from the mouth to the anus but most commonly affects the small intestine and/or colon often leading to serious complications. There is as yet no determined cause and the disease most commonly strikes young people between the ages of 15 to 30 and, less often, people between the ages of 45 and 60 striking without any warning or apparent genetic disposition. As yet there is no cure.

To-date CWA has donated approximately $65,000 raised through their Medical Research Project to Crohn’s research - a wonderful effort.

A number of our members have been ‘under the weather’ lately and to them we extend our best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope to see them soon.

The Gresford CWA meets on the first Thursday of the month at 12 Durham Road at 9.30a.m. Come and join us.

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Next MeetingThursday, July 3 at 9.30am. New members are always welcome – just come along. You will find us at 12 Durham Road, East Gresford (next door to the Police Station).

Book Club2nd Saturday of the month at 3.00pm in the CWA rooms. Next meeting is Saturday, July 12 and the book for discussion is The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan. Why not join us for afternoon tea and lively discussion!

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MID-SEASON REPORTNot our strongest start to the season for Gresford Vacy competition teams but we are only halfway there and still have seven rounds to gain some ground. Overall, most teams are floating about on the middle of the team ladder, with only the 18’s and 14’s sitting in the top four and likely to make the finals at this stage.

All-Age Men #1(‘the original Scorps’) are clawing their way up the ladder and currently sitting in fifth position. You can be sure that they’ll make the effort to be in the top four. This is their first season in the Friday night comp and it’s not lacking in competitive spirit.

We do have a standout team in 2014 and that’s our 14’s side. This age group has struggled with numbers for a few years and it was seriously doubted if they would have enough to field a team for this season. But what a team! Of the six games played to date, Gresford Vacy 14’s has won five and is sitting on the top of the ladder just slightly in front of rival Westlakes. With such a strong lead over all the other teams they are almost a certainty for a finals berth.

Much of the 14’s success goes to the dedicated coaching of Jacob Watson and Mitchell Sharp. Jacob & Mitch are both young, seasoned players from our All-Age Men’s team and have embraced the junior coaching role with a passion. Their disciplined training and support for this team is outstanding and is reflected in the results.

It’s great to see younger (non-parent) players accepting coaching roles and giving back to their sport.

GVFC STILL GROWINGIn 2014 we have just under 220 registered players (and another 25 non playing officials) at Gresford Vacy, of which roughly 30% are seniors/adults. As a club, we have a player ‘age differential’ of 5 to 55ish years

amongst our players. Yes, that’s a fifty year difference between our youngest and ‘most senior’ player. And that’s something to be proud of. We don’t have Over 35’s or Veterans (over 45) who only play other teams with similar age dispositions. Our senior players are in the ‘All-Age Comp.’ and take on all comers. They have shown themselves to be quite capable with a ball.

Our All-Age teams have father/son and mother/daughter combinations (we’ve even had a brother and sister) who play predominantly for fun, but certainly make the effort to play competitively. Many of the players have had limited football experience (or none) and simply want to play with their mates and improve their fitness.

It’s obvious that the get fit/stay fit message is finding its mark and GVFC is very pleased to be involved in improving our community’s health.

We’ve been noticing an increasing number of ‘mature’ persons expressing an interest in playing and whilst we don’t have a winter social comp, as such, we’d certainly like to recommend our summer six-a-side social comp, which will run from October to December. More details next month.

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Penny Kater and Peter Brecknock were inspirational in showing us the best way to prune branches off trees, to make hard decisions in removing rather advanced but weak trees. As Penny said, pull it out, plant another and watch it grow into a healthy specimen. Too often we look at a tree and think...”well it’s going nowhere, but I’ll wait and see”! I have a few of these and I just can’t bring myself to get the tractor in and pull them out.

Peter was able to show us some leaf miner on citrus. He suggests just cut it off but if you don’t like looking at it then you must get ready to spray the citrus trees in spring with white oil and continue to spray every couple of weeks for about two months.

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Remember to look for gall wasp on your citrus branches now and cut off and burn. By law it must be treated by the end of August. You do not need to cut off last year’s bulge as the wasp will have moved along the branch to new growth.

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A good tip for the garden comes from Jane Hicks at Paterson. She sprays her paths with neat vinegar to get rid of the weeds!

Next month we shall be into pruning roses and as luck would have it our meeting will be at Lorn with one of our great rose growers and judges. Barbara Horn will demonstrate the right way to love a rose!

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Thankyou Event for Community HealthA community thankyou event has been organised for community health Psychologists and Social workers who have tirelessly provided services to the peoples of Dungog, Cessnock, Singleton and Maitland for almost 40 years.

In 1975 the Community Health Service commenced in Maitland and included social work and psychology services. The service grew to include community health centres across the Lower Hunter, servicing the local government areas of Singleton, Cessnock, Dungog and Maitland.

As a result of the announcement made by Hunter New England Local Health District Chief Executive Michael DiRienzo on 17 February the key allied health positions of social work and psychology will be removed from community health.

With the severing of social work and psychology from community health it is time to celebrate the history of multi-disciplinary service.

A group of volunteers is organising an evening to celebrate the community

health services since 1975, and to farewell the social workers and psychologists. Anyone who is or has been associated with the Community Health Services in the Lower Hunter, workers, supporters, clients and associates of all community health disciplines, are invited to attend.

This will NOT be a forum for lobbying about political decisions. It will however include a combined farewell to the 13 staff members whose positions in community health will cease at the end of June 2014.

When: Friday 11 July 2014 from 6.00pmWhere: East Maitland Bowling Club,Banks Street, East MaitlandCost: $25 includes finger food. Drinks available for purchase at the bar.

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TD Hall site meeting outcomesA meeting was held at the site, which has now been pegged and taped. There was one tree of concern because of its proximity to the proposed building. It was too big to remove, so the building may need to be re-aligned. A fencing quote, including provision for a gate will be sought. The issue of obtaining legal advice had not been advanced. Martin to investigate options and report at the July meeting.

2014 directions/role of the NewsKirby said the pre-school parents would like to see more school items covered, and was not looking for a political position. George said the matter had not been raised by the historical society. Martin said he was in favour of the News taking a position provided that it was balanced, and gave as an example his reply to recent letter from Bob Baldwin, MHR, published in the June issue of the News. Carolyn was opposed to the idea, saying the Letters to the Editor facility was always available. Martin moved, seconded Peter, that: 1) the issue for publication as an editorial (eg, state of

local roads, telecommunications) be raised by any member at the regular GCG monthly meeting; 2) if resolved as a topic as an editorial, referred to the publishing committee as a subject for publication; 3) the publishing committee finds an author, taking into account the views of the meeting; 4) resulting article vetted by publishing committee and published at its discretion.

ANZAC Centenary in the ParkFr Stephen asked that the GCG public liability insurance recognise the event by way of an endorsement to the policy, Peter to action. Discussion followed on the merits of a horse parade on the day.

Treasurer’s report; photocopier replacementReport received. Peter referred to the photocopier replacement and discussions with the supplier of the current machine. He said he expected to recommend the new machine be bought outright.

Historical SocietyLetter requesting support for the 25th

anniversary celebrations on 12 October at TD Hall.

TD Hall insurancePeter questioned the adequacy of the current level of cover. Peter to action insurance increase to approx $150,000.

Youth activities in TD HallKirby asked about the extent of youth activities available, and suggested a family film night. Carolyn explained the background to youth groups in Gresford and encouraged an article on the matter in the News.

Shadecloth at SkateboardKirby asked for its status, and Martin advised he has a meeting with engineers to review options.

TD Hall ceilingCarolyn pointed out mould was growing on the ceiling.

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