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Delivered monthly to Emu Plains Emu Heights LeonayLapstone Glenbrook amp Blaxland
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 1
ROSSFOWLER
Penrith City Councillor
0419 738 484rossrossfowlercom April 2011Lower Mountains Edition Issue 54 Centro Lennox Emu Plains
4735 4200
23 Years Serving Emu
Plains
26 Years
Council to Vote on Future of Historic Glenbrook Park
Whitton Park located on the north side of the highway at Glenbrook is a park that has been identified by people interested in Glenbrooks past as a place of some significance It is one of the few village greens left in the lower Blue Mountains and is unimpeded by other activitiesRecently Blue Mountains City Council has reviewed the Plan of Management (POM) for historic Whitton Park The community Working Group that has been assisting Council with the revision of the POM has considered a number of basic propositions One is leaving the park as is an open village green for a range of activities including walking kicking a ball having a picnic or throwing a frisbee Other propositions have included turning part of Whitton Park into a dog off leash area while potentially converting yet another portion into a croquet lawn
This latest proposal has reportedly angered many residents including members of the Glenbrook Chamber of Commerce and Glenbrook Historical Society This concern focuses primarily on the proposed croquet lawn because it would alter the appearance of the park as it has been for many years whilst possibly at times restrict access to a portion of the open space
The Hazelbrook Croquet Club has long been searching for a venue for their sport and will strongly argue their case to councillors at the next regular meeting of Council The debate is likely to be passionate on both sides and The Echo understands Council may be evenly divided on the issue
Whitton Park was previously considered as a venue for croquet in 2009 At that time the proposition was defeated with the councillors preferring to maintain the park as it is Now councillors will once again consider the proposal but on this occasion will have the benefit of a council report that canvasses the views of the local Working Group The Working Group consists of representatives from Girl Guides Glenbrook Chamber of Commerce Glenbrook Historical Society the croquet club and general community representatives
The Echo understands that the often united Ward Four councillors may split on the issue Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor and Ward Four councillor Mark Greenhill said ldquothis debate will be a very important one for the Glenbrook community I appreciate very much the historical significance of Whitton Park That is why I would urge people to have their say by either emailing their local councillor and putting their point of view or coming to the council
meeting to speak in or follow the debaterdquo
2
The EchoLower Mountains Edition
Managing EditorsMelanie Parry amp Sean Greenhill
PO Box 7035 Leura NSW 278202 4757 4378
editortheechonetauwwwtheechonetau
NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE21 April 2011
Emergency Services 000(Police Ambulance Fire)Penrith Police Station 4721 9444 Police Assistance Line 131 444Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 131 114WIRES (Wildlife rescue) 4754 2946
ChurchesAnglican Church St Paulrsquos Emu Plains 4735 1001St Peterrsquos Glenbrook 4739 1316St Davidrsquos Blaxland 4739 1316Baptist ChurchEmu Plains Community 4735 1050Glenbrook 4739 3974Catholic ChurchOur Lady Of The Way Emu Plains 4735 1041St Finbarrsquos Glenbrook 4739 8928Uniting ChurchEmerald St Emu Plains 4735 1620St Andrews Glenbrook 4739 6295BlaxlandWarrimoo 4739 1690Nepean Valley Church 0416 283 364Presbyterian 4739 1446The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 0438 006 290Spiritual Church 0439 453 430
Community GroupsGlenbrookBrooklandsChamber of Commerce 4739 3447Rotary Club Lower Blue Mountains 0419 725 302Emu Plains Lions Club 4735 5120Emu Plains Scouts 0422 477 247Glenbrook Girl Guides 4739 6087Emu Community Centre 4735 2323Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre 4739 1164Sitters Club 4733 1179Nepean Probus 4782 5593Soroptimist International 4735 1412Glenbrook Toastmasters 0408 692 770Nepean VIEW Club 0410 553 272
Sports ClubsJunior AFL 0412 579 061 Cricket Club 0418 209 105Hockey 0419 226 698Junior Rugby Union 4736 3912Junior Rugby League 0437 711 716Rugby League 4736 3912 Emu Plains Little Athletics 0425 348 858Glenbrook Little Athletics 0438 357 478Netball 0419 357 165 Soccer 0416 117 858 Swimming (Nepean) 0416 311 453 Emu Heights Self Defence 0422 648 206Penrith Panthers BMX 0407 497 606Glenbrook Tennis Club 0413 910762
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Rick GawlerHire A Hubby - Emu Plains
HANDYMANAlso servicing Emu Heights
Leonay Regentville Mt Riverview Blaxland Blaxland East Lapstone amp Glenbrook
0400 453 524
Emu Plains Family Mediclinic
19 Water Street Emu Plains Ph 4735 2202
Dr A Gergis amp Dr (Mrs) S Gergis
Bulk Billing available forbull Baby Health Check bull Immunisations
bull Asthma Clinic bull Diabetes Management bull Work Cover bull Dietitian Clinic
bull Skin Cancer Clinic bull Travel Health bull Veterans Affairs bull Womenrsquos health
(female doctor available most times)
We are accepting new patientsNew Doctor Starting = Minimal Waiting
HAWKESBURY WOLVES
TAEKWONDOTAEKWONDOTAEKWONDO Classes held on Tuesday
afternoons Emu Plains Public SchoolAge Graded Classes from
4 Years to Adults1st Two Lessons FREE
Ph 4754 1384 or 0416 264 566
wwwmountainwolvestaekwondocom
HAWKESBURY WOLVES
TAEKWONDO
New SeasonChildrens amp Adults
Knitwear
The BrookFor Gifts with a difference
1A Ross St GlenbrookLocally Crafted Gifts Co-op
Unique Handcrafted Art amp Crafts for all occasions
Featuring
This Month
Come in and BrowseOpen 9am - 5pm 7 days
4739 9511wwwbluemountainsattractionscomau
EMU HEIGHTS SPIRITUAL CENTREPSYCHIC FAIR
Healers Stall Holders are ALL WELCOME
Where Emu Plains Community Centre Lawson Street
(opp Lennox Shopping Centre) Date Saturday 9th April 2011
Time 10am to 4pmCost $1500 per reading or $2000 reading and healing
For more details please contact Nadja on 4759 1575
or 0439 453 430
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 3
Last call for Young Entrepreneurs
Registrations for the Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program are still available - just The program consists of a series of workshops covering business planning finance marketing social media marketing and networking followed by eight one on one mentoring sessions The program is valued at $1600 but is heavily subsidized down to $500 by the Dept of Industry and Investment NSW making for a great value investment if you are young and in business Furthermore when participants have finished the program they receive a further reimbursement of $200 leaving the out of pocket expense at just $300 for the entire program
All sessions are held after hours one night a week It is perfect for young business people wanting to perform above average in the industry they operate To take advantage of this offer call Michael from BEC on 02 4721 5011
Youth Ready to Rock the City
Break dancing a battle of the bands and Idol sensation Stan Walker are some items on the agenda for Penrith Cityrsquos Youth Week held from 1 to 16 April 2011
Penrith City Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken said Council was delighted to see people aged 12 to 25 gearing up for Youth Week events
ldquoCouncil with the support of the NSW Government is pleased to contribute funds towards six of the activities lined up for this yearrsquos dynamic Youth Week program
ldquoThe 2011 theme for National Youth Week is ldquoOwn Itrdquo ndash inspiring young people to assert themselves creatively and showcase their many skills and contributions to our community This is an opportunity to focus on young peoplersquos achievements and our City can pride itself on being home to some great young talent
ldquoThe week kicks off on Friday April 1st with the lsquoThe Valley Youth Festrsquo presented by Penrith Youth Interagency in Jamison Park Penrith
ldquoWednesday April 6 adds variety with two fun events lsquoThe Derry Youth Nightrsquo at Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre will feature break dancing lessons music and a sausage sizzle Therersquos also a lsquoYoung and Boldrsquo event at Imagine Nations Church in Orchard Hills which will present headline act Stan Walker a Battle of the Bands and a dance competition
ldquoThe week will wrap up with a sporting and community awards presentation for young people with disabilities at Xavier College on Saturday April 9 and a traditional Philippine dance performance ndash lsquoA Rigodon Affairrsquo at the St Maryrsquos Corner Community and Cultural Precinct on Saturday April 16rdquo Councillor Aitken said
For more information on whatrsquos happening in Penrith City during Youth Week visit wwwpenrithcitynswgovau and click on the Youth
Week icon You can also contact Councilrsquos Youth Development Officer on 4732 7832
Garage Sale Trail Winds Into PenrithPenrith City Council is getting
behind The Garage Sale Trail which will see thousands of garage sales held all over Australia including Penrith City on 10 April
ldquoThe trail also helps the environment by reducing the amount of material going to tips with pre-loved items being snapped up by new eager buyersrdquo Councillor Jim Aitken said adding that it was an excellent way to pick up a bargain
On Sunday April 10 thousands of Australians will be bagging bargains or making some dollars off stuff that normally clogs up cupboards
Following on from the success of the first Garage Sale Trail held last May in Bondi the foraging and fossicking day is being rolled out nationwide
The Garage Sale Trail will happen in each major city and regional areas all across Australia including Penrith City
Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken said ldquoPenrith City Council is excited to be bringing the Garage Sale Trail to Penrith City It is a great opportunity to bring our community together while showing that recycling and sustainability can be funrdquo
To get involved visit wwwgaragesaletrailcomau wwwfacebookcomGarageSaleTrail or on Twitter GarageSaleTrail
4 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Airing of the Quilts
A display of both time patience and talent will once again be decorating the grounds of the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains The Caring Hearts Community Quilters will hold their annual display over the weekend of 9th and 10th April and all are welcome to come along and see this visual spectacular The Caring Hearts Quilters consist of 16 dedicated self funded ladies who since 2005 have made in the vicinity of 700 quilts After the display the quilts are sent to various charities such as Barnardos local Hospitals and some quilts this year will move north to Queensland for the flood relief effort In addition to the magnificent quilt display there will be music a sausage sizzle gift and trading stalls a raffle and Devonshire teas More information call Margaret Collier on 02 4735 2058
EASTER THOUGHTS FROM EMU PLAINS
ANGLICAN CHURCHWhat do you look forward to this
Easter A long weekend the show chocolatehellip
Theyrsquore all good things wersquoll enjoy
What excites me though is how Jesus Christ at Easter takes enjoying good things to a whole new level On offer is a relationship with the God who made us a punishment taken in our place and life that lasts for eternity We normally talk about the most serious of matters as lsquoa matter of life
and deathrsquo At Easter what is on offer is Godrsquos very best Jesusrsquo death and resurrection turn out to be lsquoa matter of deathhellip and lifersquo Surely thatrsquos an offer worth remembering thatrsquos an offer worth checking out
- Roger Cunningham Senior Minister Emu Plains Anglican Church
Top Right Some of the quilts on show at last yearrsquos display Will this yearrsquos efforts top these
Bottom Right The ladies of the Caring Hearts Community Quilters display some of their wares
5 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
SELF EMPLOYEDSUPERANNUATION
Placing money into superannuation if you are self employed can be dif-ficult Money always seems to be directed to other projects debtors etc which are important in the near future and very little gets put away for your future I have seen many self employed clients reach retire-ment with low superannuation bal-ances and struggling to achieve a reasonable income in retirement As it stands Superannuation is still one of the most tax effective invest-ments and after age 60 there is no tax liability at all
Much has been written about the risk of superannuation and the losses incurred in recent times At Mondy Walpole we have portfolios ranging from 100 Fixed interest to 100 growth assets It is important to us that we match your level of comfort with your desire for growth with your money and we will dem-onstrate the level of volatility you are likely to incur This allows you to select the level of risk that you feel comfortable taking with your money
If you are thinking about your su-perannuation and how it will get you through retirement Mondy Walpole Financial Services would be happy to discuss your situation and assist We can also help with Personal In-surance Business Insurance and Investments
Adam Mondy is an Authorised
Representative of Mondy Walpole
Financial Services Pty Ltd Licensed under FYG Plan-ners AFSL 224543
Call Adam today on 0431 517 455 to make your free appointment
Business Courses-WINNING Business online
The current round of business courses on offer at The Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre have the common goal of helping small business owners to make the most out of business on the internet ldquoTimes have changed and skills needed for business are changing also The workshops we have put together teach some useful information in an easy to understand and importantly easy to implement mannerrdquo said Michael from BEC Current workshops are listed below Future workshops can be found at httppenrithsmallbizcomau
Making the Most from E-Business
In this workshop you will learn about Managing e-business Utilising New technology and On-Line Services(e-banking VOIP ASP and Cloud Computing) and E-Business Integration(Logistics and Operations amp Supply Chain Optimisation)
DateWed 15th June 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room
111 Henry Street Penrith
Latest Tips Tricks and New Technology
In this Workshop you will learn about RSS and Syndicated dataViral Campaigns Social Media options(WikisFacebookTwitterBlogs etc)
DateTues 17th May 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room 111 Henry Street Penrith
Selling Online Made Easy
In this workshop you will learn how to pay and receive onlinecharges incurredprotecting your business and legal compliance and regulations
DateWed 20th April 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MallikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC training Room111 Henry Street Penrith
Michael Gerber is a business consulting ldquogururdquo whose observations about small businesses have had a profound impact on how his readers see their businesses and the role of the business owner
Gerber observed that most people go into business for the wrong reason They are skilled technicians ndash plumbers printers or bakers and they do a good job of what the business provides to the customer They believe they can earn more by doing it in their own business than for someone else so they leave and open their own shop This is what Gerber calls an ldquoentrepreneurial seizurerdquo
These technicians believe they will find more freedom in their business but they discover it is the hardest job in the world because there is no escape They are the ones who are doing the work They are the ldquobusinessrdquo But if they are the business they havenrsquot really created a business at all they have created a job for themselves
According to Gerber the role of the business owner is really quite different The role of the business owner is to create a business that works independently of himself or herself
Gerber believes the business owner should start with an idea of ldquowhat this business should look likerdquo An organizational chart should be created (which could start with the business owner in each box) to document a business organization with responsibilities as chief executive marketing accountingfinance and production Gradually the business owner tests measures and documents the procedures for each position and replaces himself or herself until he or she isnrsquot really needed at all Through E-Myth Gerber provides a model for change
Gerberrsquos ideal of creating a business that really works is a worthwhile read Visit his web site at wwwe-mythcom
Book Review E-MythDo You Have a Business
or a Job
Healthy Local Participation At The Biggest Blue Mountains Race
On Saturday March 12 the 28th Six Foot Track Marathon was held between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves The most popular race of its kind in Australia 850 hardy competitors raced the 45 kilometres of mountainous trails in less than the seven hour time limit
In a testimony to the growing popularity of endurance sport the race completely filled within minutes of entries opening in December
The winning trophy returned to local hands with Warrimoorsquos Andrew Lee recording his maiden victory in 3 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds Andrew has come second and third in recent years and also won Leurarsquos gruelling North Face 100 kilometre run so it was no surprise to see him ward off defending champion Alexander Matthews and World Championship representative Brendan Davies for the win
Anna Frost of New Zealand also notched up her inaugural win as first woman
Blue Mountains runners who completed the course in less than the time limit were1st Andrew Lee 33522 Warrimoo10th Michael Donges 35131 Leura27th Grant McFadden 41529 Leonay29th Paul Robertson 41609 Glenbrook42nd Shane Simpson 42221 Leonay47th Ewan Horsburgh 2530 Katoomba49th Terry Meehan 42643 Yellow Rock87th Mark Hebden 43831 Katoomba89th Joanne Brischetto 43834 Woodford130th Rob Phillpott 44918 Sun Valley153rd Ben Berriman 45515 Mt Riverview199th Warwick Dougherty 50531 Springwood215th John Glen 50845 Leura225th Richard Florczak 51028 Hazelbrook228th Anne Mackie 51105 Bullaburra291st Peter Barnes 52054 Wentworth Falls399th Jo Boyd 53610 Winmalee420th Peter Linnegar 53812 Valley Heights439th Ian Sargent 54018 Springwood558th Steve Muller 55807 Winmalee577th Belinda Simpson60046 Leonay583rd James Meade 60114 Glenbrook597th Peter Tracey 60341 Springwood644th Sean Greenhill 61335 Wentworth Falls657th Joanne Reid 61546 Yellow Rock667th Allan Wotherspoon 61846 East Blaxland725th Mark Davies 63009 Springwood735th Chris Knutsen 63112 Faulconbridge769th Mark Roberts 64046 Springwood773rd Dominic Boidin 64221 Faulconbridge829th David Barlow 65538 Glenbrook
Right Andrew Lee of Warrimoo ap-proaching the finish line to record
his first win at the Six Foot Track
Photo Kevin Molloy
6 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 7
Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Wascoe Siding - Trains run on time
In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
For safety all persons who ride the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear Wascoes Siding is open
on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
Is it possible to trust when yoursquove always
been let down
We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
carer
Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 ndash 12 years in the Blue Mountains Penrith and Hawkesbury
areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
bull Catering for 2-6 year old childrenbull Situated in quiet and safe streetbull Preschool and School Readiness
specialty programbull Qualified Early Childhood Staffbull Operational hours 8am till 4pmbull Large outdoor play area with new
play equipment
Preschool
8 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
9 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
Open Day with Bondi Vetrsquos Dr Chris Brown Saturday 4th June
cat adoption agency bull Representatives from Hills Pet Nutrition Merial Bayer Boehringer Pfizer Dermcare and others bull Hospital guided tours
National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
10 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
11 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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TAEKWONDO
New SeasonChildrens amp Adults
Knitwear
The BrookFor Gifts with a difference
1A Ross St GlenbrookLocally Crafted Gifts Co-op
Unique Handcrafted Art amp Crafts for all occasions
Featuring
This Month
Come in and BrowseOpen 9am - 5pm 7 days
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EMU HEIGHTS SPIRITUAL CENTREPSYCHIC FAIR
Healers Stall Holders are ALL WELCOME
Where Emu Plains Community Centre Lawson Street
(opp Lennox Shopping Centre) Date Saturday 9th April 2011
Time 10am to 4pmCost $1500 per reading or $2000 reading and healing
For more details please contact Nadja on 4759 1575
or 0439 453 430
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 3
Last call for Young Entrepreneurs
Registrations for the Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program are still available - just The program consists of a series of workshops covering business planning finance marketing social media marketing and networking followed by eight one on one mentoring sessions The program is valued at $1600 but is heavily subsidized down to $500 by the Dept of Industry and Investment NSW making for a great value investment if you are young and in business Furthermore when participants have finished the program they receive a further reimbursement of $200 leaving the out of pocket expense at just $300 for the entire program
All sessions are held after hours one night a week It is perfect for young business people wanting to perform above average in the industry they operate To take advantage of this offer call Michael from BEC on 02 4721 5011
Youth Ready to Rock the City
Break dancing a battle of the bands and Idol sensation Stan Walker are some items on the agenda for Penrith Cityrsquos Youth Week held from 1 to 16 April 2011
Penrith City Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken said Council was delighted to see people aged 12 to 25 gearing up for Youth Week events
ldquoCouncil with the support of the NSW Government is pleased to contribute funds towards six of the activities lined up for this yearrsquos dynamic Youth Week program
ldquoThe 2011 theme for National Youth Week is ldquoOwn Itrdquo ndash inspiring young people to assert themselves creatively and showcase their many skills and contributions to our community This is an opportunity to focus on young peoplersquos achievements and our City can pride itself on being home to some great young talent
ldquoThe week kicks off on Friday April 1st with the lsquoThe Valley Youth Festrsquo presented by Penrith Youth Interagency in Jamison Park Penrith
ldquoWednesday April 6 adds variety with two fun events lsquoThe Derry Youth Nightrsquo at Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre will feature break dancing lessons music and a sausage sizzle Therersquos also a lsquoYoung and Boldrsquo event at Imagine Nations Church in Orchard Hills which will present headline act Stan Walker a Battle of the Bands and a dance competition
ldquoThe week will wrap up with a sporting and community awards presentation for young people with disabilities at Xavier College on Saturday April 9 and a traditional Philippine dance performance ndash lsquoA Rigodon Affairrsquo at the St Maryrsquos Corner Community and Cultural Precinct on Saturday April 16rdquo Councillor Aitken said
For more information on whatrsquos happening in Penrith City during Youth Week visit wwwpenrithcitynswgovau and click on the Youth
Week icon You can also contact Councilrsquos Youth Development Officer on 4732 7832
Garage Sale Trail Winds Into PenrithPenrith City Council is getting
behind The Garage Sale Trail which will see thousands of garage sales held all over Australia including Penrith City on 10 April
ldquoThe trail also helps the environment by reducing the amount of material going to tips with pre-loved items being snapped up by new eager buyersrdquo Councillor Jim Aitken said adding that it was an excellent way to pick up a bargain
On Sunday April 10 thousands of Australians will be bagging bargains or making some dollars off stuff that normally clogs up cupboards
Following on from the success of the first Garage Sale Trail held last May in Bondi the foraging and fossicking day is being rolled out nationwide
The Garage Sale Trail will happen in each major city and regional areas all across Australia including Penrith City
Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken said ldquoPenrith City Council is excited to be bringing the Garage Sale Trail to Penrith City It is a great opportunity to bring our community together while showing that recycling and sustainability can be funrdquo
To get involved visit wwwgaragesaletrailcomau wwwfacebookcomGarageSaleTrail or on Twitter GarageSaleTrail
4 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Airing of the Quilts
A display of both time patience and talent will once again be decorating the grounds of the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains The Caring Hearts Community Quilters will hold their annual display over the weekend of 9th and 10th April and all are welcome to come along and see this visual spectacular The Caring Hearts Quilters consist of 16 dedicated self funded ladies who since 2005 have made in the vicinity of 700 quilts After the display the quilts are sent to various charities such as Barnardos local Hospitals and some quilts this year will move north to Queensland for the flood relief effort In addition to the magnificent quilt display there will be music a sausage sizzle gift and trading stalls a raffle and Devonshire teas More information call Margaret Collier on 02 4735 2058
EASTER THOUGHTS FROM EMU PLAINS
ANGLICAN CHURCHWhat do you look forward to this
Easter A long weekend the show chocolatehellip
Theyrsquore all good things wersquoll enjoy
What excites me though is how Jesus Christ at Easter takes enjoying good things to a whole new level On offer is a relationship with the God who made us a punishment taken in our place and life that lasts for eternity We normally talk about the most serious of matters as lsquoa matter of life
and deathrsquo At Easter what is on offer is Godrsquos very best Jesusrsquo death and resurrection turn out to be lsquoa matter of deathhellip and lifersquo Surely thatrsquos an offer worth remembering thatrsquos an offer worth checking out
- Roger Cunningham Senior Minister Emu Plains Anglican Church
Top Right Some of the quilts on show at last yearrsquos display Will this yearrsquos efforts top these
Bottom Right The ladies of the Caring Hearts Community Quilters display some of their wares
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SELF EMPLOYEDSUPERANNUATION
Placing money into superannuation if you are self employed can be dif-ficult Money always seems to be directed to other projects debtors etc which are important in the near future and very little gets put away for your future I have seen many self employed clients reach retire-ment with low superannuation bal-ances and struggling to achieve a reasonable income in retirement As it stands Superannuation is still one of the most tax effective invest-ments and after age 60 there is no tax liability at all
Much has been written about the risk of superannuation and the losses incurred in recent times At Mondy Walpole we have portfolios ranging from 100 Fixed interest to 100 growth assets It is important to us that we match your level of comfort with your desire for growth with your money and we will dem-onstrate the level of volatility you are likely to incur This allows you to select the level of risk that you feel comfortable taking with your money
If you are thinking about your su-perannuation and how it will get you through retirement Mondy Walpole Financial Services would be happy to discuss your situation and assist We can also help with Personal In-surance Business Insurance and Investments
Adam Mondy is an Authorised
Representative of Mondy Walpole
Financial Services Pty Ltd Licensed under FYG Plan-ners AFSL 224543
Call Adam today on 0431 517 455 to make your free appointment
Business Courses-WINNING Business online
The current round of business courses on offer at The Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre have the common goal of helping small business owners to make the most out of business on the internet ldquoTimes have changed and skills needed for business are changing also The workshops we have put together teach some useful information in an easy to understand and importantly easy to implement mannerrdquo said Michael from BEC Current workshops are listed below Future workshops can be found at httppenrithsmallbizcomau
Making the Most from E-Business
In this workshop you will learn about Managing e-business Utilising New technology and On-Line Services(e-banking VOIP ASP and Cloud Computing) and E-Business Integration(Logistics and Operations amp Supply Chain Optimisation)
DateWed 15th June 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room
111 Henry Street Penrith
Latest Tips Tricks and New Technology
In this Workshop you will learn about RSS and Syndicated dataViral Campaigns Social Media options(WikisFacebookTwitterBlogs etc)
DateTues 17th May 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room 111 Henry Street Penrith
Selling Online Made Easy
In this workshop you will learn how to pay and receive onlinecharges incurredprotecting your business and legal compliance and regulations
DateWed 20th April 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MallikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC training Room111 Henry Street Penrith
Michael Gerber is a business consulting ldquogururdquo whose observations about small businesses have had a profound impact on how his readers see their businesses and the role of the business owner
Gerber observed that most people go into business for the wrong reason They are skilled technicians ndash plumbers printers or bakers and they do a good job of what the business provides to the customer They believe they can earn more by doing it in their own business than for someone else so they leave and open their own shop This is what Gerber calls an ldquoentrepreneurial seizurerdquo
These technicians believe they will find more freedom in their business but they discover it is the hardest job in the world because there is no escape They are the ones who are doing the work They are the ldquobusinessrdquo But if they are the business they havenrsquot really created a business at all they have created a job for themselves
According to Gerber the role of the business owner is really quite different The role of the business owner is to create a business that works independently of himself or herself
Gerber believes the business owner should start with an idea of ldquowhat this business should look likerdquo An organizational chart should be created (which could start with the business owner in each box) to document a business organization with responsibilities as chief executive marketing accountingfinance and production Gradually the business owner tests measures and documents the procedures for each position and replaces himself or herself until he or she isnrsquot really needed at all Through E-Myth Gerber provides a model for change
Gerberrsquos ideal of creating a business that really works is a worthwhile read Visit his web site at wwwe-mythcom
Book Review E-MythDo You Have a Business
or a Job
Healthy Local Participation At The Biggest Blue Mountains Race
On Saturday March 12 the 28th Six Foot Track Marathon was held between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves The most popular race of its kind in Australia 850 hardy competitors raced the 45 kilometres of mountainous trails in less than the seven hour time limit
In a testimony to the growing popularity of endurance sport the race completely filled within minutes of entries opening in December
The winning trophy returned to local hands with Warrimoorsquos Andrew Lee recording his maiden victory in 3 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds Andrew has come second and third in recent years and also won Leurarsquos gruelling North Face 100 kilometre run so it was no surprise to see him ward off defending champion Alexander Matthews and World Championship representative Brendan Davies for the win
Anna Frost of New Zealand also notched up her inaugural win as first woman
Blue Mountains runners who completed the course in less than the time limit were1st Andrew Lee 33522 Warrimoo10th Michael Donges 35131 Leura27th Grant McFadden 41529 Leonay29th Paul Robertson 41609 Glenbrook42nd Shane Simpson 42221 Leonay47th Ewan Horsburgh 2530 Katoomba49th Terry Meehan 42643 Yellow Rock87th Mark Hebden 43831 Katoomba89th Joanne Brischetto 43834 Woodford130th Rob Phillpott 44918 Sun Valley153rd Ben Berriman 45515 Mt Riverview199th Warwick Dougherty 50531 Springwood215th John Glen 50845 Leura225th Richard Florczak 51028 Hazelbrook228th Anne Mackie 51105 Bullaburra291st Peter Barnes 52054 Wentworth Falls399th Jo Boyd 53610 Winmalee420th Peter Linnegar 53812 Valley Heights439th Ian Sargent 54018 Springwood558th Steve Muller 55807 Winmalee577th Belinda Simpson60046 Leonay583rd James Meade 60114 Glenbrook597th Peter Tracey 60341 Springwood644th Sean Greenhill 61335 Wentworth Falls657th Joanne Reid 61546 Yellow Rock667th Allan Wotherspoon 61846 East Blaxland725th Mark Davies 63009 Springwood735th Chris Knutsen 63112 Faulconbridge769th Mark Roberts 64046 Springwood773rd Dominic Boidin 64221 Faulconbridge829th David Barlow 65538 Glenbrook
Right Andrew Lee of Warrimoo ap-proaching the finish line to record
his first win at the Six Foot Track
Photo Kevin Molloy
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Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Wascoe Siding - Trains run on time
In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
For safety all persons who ride the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear Wascoes Siding is open
on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
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been let down
We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
carer
Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 ndash 12 years in the Blue Mountains Penrith and Hawkesbury
areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
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New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
Open Day with Bondi Vetrsquos Dr Chris Brown Saturday 4th June
cat adoption agency bull Representatives from Hills Pet Nutrition Merial Bayer Boehringer Pfizer Dermcare and others bull Hospital guided tours
National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
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CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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TV Data amp Phone Outlets Home Theatre Installations Receive Wollongong Channels
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bull Carports amp Patios bull Designer Decksbull Flat dome amp gable roofs bull Free measure amp quotes
bull Qualified licensed tradesmenCall Mark on 0404 163 158
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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Celebrating Childhoodbull Exciting Learning Experiences
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Quality Home Based Care for Children 0-14 years
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FREE QUOTES Contact Mathew on 0439 322 498 or peoscarpentryhotmailcom
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Pamela Noal CMC DipCel JPReflections To Share Celebrancy Services
Weddings Namings Celebration of Life Funerals
CELEBRANT
lsquoEnsuring you a personal and sincere
servicersquo 0447 778 870Email reflectionstosharebigpondcom
Carpet amp Upholstery CleaningTile amp Grout Cleaning
Locally owned amp operated On time every time Quality work at competitive prices
1300 557 548 or 4774 9618
ARGYLLCARPET CLEANING
CHILDCAREEMU PLAINS CLUSTER Long Day Care Before And After School Care
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from 6 weeks to 12 years of agePhone 4735 4233
Happy Kids Care and LearningPENRITH CITY CHILDRENrsquoS SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Gold Medal Service for all your cleaning needs
bull Regular house cleaningbull Move out and move in cleans
bull Spring cleans and oven cleansbull Office cleaning
For an obligation free quoteCall Jamesrsquo on 1800 1 52637
www1jamescomau
CLEANING
INTERIOR HOUSE CARE
All roof repairs flashing roof vents guttering
downpipesplumbing all carpentry work and
maintenance decks pergolas skylights retaining walls
and odd jobs Credit cards welcome
30 Years Experience Lic No R76576 amp 150377C
Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale
Home amp Building Services from Roof top to
Underground
BUILDERREPAIRS
BOOKKEEPING
helpsavemybookscomau
Stacey Fulton0412 736 401
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lsquoKeeping your records up to datersquo
bull Accounts Payable amp Receivable bull Payroll bull Bank Reconciliations bull BAS amp IAS Preparation
bull Registered BAS Agent bull OnsiteOff-siteOnce offRescue Jobs
Contact ndash Faithe 0410 650 924
BOOKKEEPING
Complete cleaning service for your home office new home initial clean and rental
properties Professional honest reliable amp friendly service
Call us for our competitive amp reasonable
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free quotes
Mob 0432 221 473 Tel 4737 9962
Gold MedalService for
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All Exterior Eaves GuttersDriveways Pool Surrounds
FOR A FREE QUOTE Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or
Free Call 1800 1 5263
9673 0577
AUTO MECHANIC
AUTO MECHANICRAYrsquoS MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE
Local Friendly amp Reliable Mechanic 0418 869 078
bull EFI Service amp Repairs Lic No 47337 bull Brake Repairs amp Machining bull Log Book Servicing
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Helen 0408 667 916 Dianne 0437 970 513
Balloon Artistry for Any Occasion
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Local Area
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Makeup - Acrylic Nails - Waxing - Botox - Facials - Microhydrabrasion - Spray Tanning ndash Tuscan Tan amp Naked Tan - School Formal Packages -
Weddings ( in salon and mobile available)
4735 811189 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains
BEAUTY - MAKEUP
Makeup ArtistFOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Weddings amp Special Events
Call Rychelle 0422 201 701
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Specialising in Quality Built Structuresph 0425 317 798
Call now for a FREE personalised design amp quoteFlat AwningsGable AwningsCurved AwningsGlass RoomsSteel Frame DecksCarports and PatiosFax 4777 5648Email salespatioonecomau
Simonrsquos Constructions Pty LtdLicNo 215495C
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201117
Quality Affordable Kitchens
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Come and visit our showroom at
U1929 Coombes Dve Penrith
KITCHENS
p 4732 4566 f 4732 4588
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ELECTRICIANMatcan Electrical
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bull Telephone amp Computer Networks
0414 490 386 or 4773 9590
If anyone can Matcan
LANDSCAPING
Gardens Decks Retaining Walls Turf-ing Irrigation
Paving amp Garden MaintenanceCall Ben
0448 844 314
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES amp PROP-ERTY MAINTENANCE
Licence No 223594C
IRONING
Too busy to IronKarenrsquos the person to contact
Free pick up amp drop off in Emu Plains amp Leonay
0413 992 365
All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
HOGAN HOT WATER
GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC
Ph 0408 259 994 YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
HOT WATER
If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or
accident which would you rather loseYOUR HOME
or YOUR MORTGAGE
LIFE INSURANCEINCOME PROTECTIONTRAUMA INSURANCE
Glenn Maher4721 5582 or 0419 975 543
Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited
AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397
INSURANCE
CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c
Repairs Replacement of all brands Pensioner discountGuaranteed work
ALL AREAS 247 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service
0419 233 465 4774 9942
HOT WATERFUNERALS
Reflections Funerals
At Reflections we offer care support and understanding to provide a compassionate
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Reflections is a local family owned company offering
your family the best service and value 24 hours
everyday
Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
bull Bricklaying bull Paving bull Tiling bull Cleaning bull Painting bull Carpentry
WHEN QUALITY COUNTS
BRICKLAYING HANDYMAN BUILDING RENO amp REPAIRS
HANDY MAN
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Joersquos Ultimate Handyman Services
All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
HANDY MAN
0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
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building services pty ltd
Excavation amp Tipper HireMINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER amp 2 TONNE TIPPER
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Visit our website wwwrondyscomau for detailed information about our services
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Seniors Card accepted
High Quality Work at Fair Prices
Domestic Commercial Industrial For free estimates call Jason
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JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
ELECTRICIAN
Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
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All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
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Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
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Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
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For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
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Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
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Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
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OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
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NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
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LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
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Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
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Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
PET CARE - MINDINGDial A Minder
Pet amp Home Care Personally tailored pet care amp home care
solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
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wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
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Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
Western Sydney
Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
PET CARE - GROOMINGNepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
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Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
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LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
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Fully qualified and insured10 years experience Free Quotes
Call Terry 0410 461 288
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Tel 4739 5322 mob 0438 000 123Suite 3 8-10 Castlereagh St Penrith
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Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
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EampM TilingAll Wall amp Floor Tiling20+ years experience
4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
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TILING
Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
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Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
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2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
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WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
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Est 40 Years
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4773 8242
0417 657 410
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INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
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bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
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We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
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VIDEOS TO DVDPRESERVE YOUR
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VHStapes photographsslides memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
VET
bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof
Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
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Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
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Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634wwwcompleteroofingcomau
Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
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We supply all your pool needs We recover green pools
Install amp repair solar heating Supply and maintain pumps filters cleaners
Clean pools on regular or casual basis
POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
mind body and soul with Hatha
See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
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Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
SCAFFOLDINGPLUMBER
YOGA
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 3
Last call for Young Entrepreneurs
Registrations for the Young Entrepreneurs Mentoring Program are still available - just The program consists of a series of workshops covering business planning finance marketing social media marketing and networking followed by eight one on one mentoring sessions The program is valued at $1600 but is heavily subsidized down to $500 by the Dept of Industry and Investment NSW making for a great value investment if you are young and in business Furthermore when participants have finished the program they receive a further reimbursement of $200 leaving the out of pocket expense at just $300 for the entire program
All sessions are held after hours one night a week It is perfect for young business people wanting to perform above average in the industry they operate To take advantage of this offer call Michael from BEC on 02 4721 5011
Youth Ready to Rock the City
Break dancing a battle of the bands and Idol sensation Stan Walker are some items on the agenda for Penrith Cityrsquos Youth Week held from 1 to 16 April 2011
Penrith City Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken said Council was delighted to see people aged 12 to 25 gearing up for Youth Week events
ldquoCouncil with the support of the NSW Government is pleased to contribute funds towards six of the activities lined up for this yearrsquos dynamic Youth Week program
ldquoThe 2011 theme for National Youth Week is ldquoOwn Itrdquo ndash inspiring young people to assert themselves creatively and showcase their many skills and contributions to our community This is an opportunity to focus on young peoplersquos achievements and our City can pride itself on being home to some great young talent
ldquoThe week kicks off on Friday April 1st with the lsquoThe Valley Youth Festrsquo presented by Penrith Youth Interagency in Jamison Park Penrith
ldquoWednesday April 6 adds variety with two fun events lsquoThe Derry Youth Nightrsquo at Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre will feature break dancing lessons music and a sausage sizzle Therersquos also a lsquoYoung and Boldrsquo event at Imagine Nations Church in Orchard Hills which will present headline act Stan Walker a Battle of the Bands and a dance competition
ldquoThe week will wrap up with a sporting and community awards presentation for young people with disabilities at Xavier College on Saturday April 9 and a traditional Philippine dance performance ndash lsquoA Rigodon Affairrsquo at the St Maryrsquos Corner Community and Cultural Precinct on Saturday April 16rdquo Councillor Aitken said
For more information on whatrsquos happening in Penrith City during Youth Week visit wwwpenrithcitynswgovau and click on the Youth
Week icon You can also contact Councilrsquos Youth Development Officer on 4732 7832
Garage Sale Trail Winds Into PenrithPenrith City Council is getting
behind The Garage Sale Trail which will see thousands of garage sales held all over Australia including Penrith City on 10 April
ldquoThe trail also helps the environment by reducing the amount of material going to tips with pre-loved items being snapped up by new eager buyersrdquo Councillor Jim Aitken said adding that it was an excellent way to pick up a bargain
On Sunday April 10 thousands of Australians will be bagging bargains or making some dollars off stuff that normally clogs up cupboards
Following on from the success of the first Garage Sale Trail held last May in Bondi the foraging and fossicking day is being rolled out nationwide
The Garage Sale Trail will happen in each major city and regional areas all across Australia including Penrith City
Deputy Mayor Jim Aitken said ldquoPenrith City Council is excited to be bringing the Garage Sale Trail to Penrith City It is a great opportunity to bring our community together while showing that recycling and sustainability can be funrdquo
To get involved visit wwwgaragesaletrailcomau wwwfacebookcomGarageSaleTrail or on Twitter GarageSaleTrail
4 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Airing of the Quilts
A display of both time patience and talent will once again be decorating the grounds of the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains The Caring Hearts Community Quilters will hold their annual display over the weekend of 9th and 10th April and all are welcome to come along and see this visual spectacular The Caring Hearts Quilters consist of 16 dedicated self funded ladies who since 2005 have made in the vicinity of 700 quilts After the display the quilts are sent to various charities such as Barnardos local Hospitals and some quilts this year will move north to Queensland for the flood relief effort In addition to the magnificent quilt display there will be music a sausage sizzle gift and trading stalls a raffle and Devonshire teas More information call Margaret Collier on 02 4735 2058
EASTER THOUGHTS FROM EMU PLAINS
ANGLICAN CHURCHWhat do you look forward to this
Easter A long weekend the show chocolatehellip
Theyrsquore all good things wersquoll enjoy
What excites me though is how Jesus Christ at Easter takes enjoying good things to a whole new level On offer is a relationship with the God who made us a punishment taken in our place and life that lasts for eternity We normally talk about the most serious of matters as lsquoa matter of life
and deathrsquo At Easter what is on offer is Godrsquos very best Jesusrsquo death and resurrection turn out to be lsquoa matter of deathhellip and lifersquo Surely thatrsquos an offer worth remembering thatrsquos an offer worth checking out
- Roger Cunningham Senior Minister Emu Plains Anglican Church
Top Right Some of the quilts on show at last yearrsquos display Will this yearrsquos efforts top these
Bottom Right The ladies of the Caring Hearts Community Quilters display some of their wares
5 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
SELF EMPLOYEDSUPERANNUATION
Placing money into superannuation if you are self employed can be dif-ficult Money always seems to be directed to other projects debtors etc which are important in the near future and very little gets put away for your future I have seen many self employed clients reach retire-ment with low superannuation bal-ances and struggling to achieve a reasonable income in retirement As it stands Superannuation is still one of the most tax effective invest-ments and after age 60 there is no tax liability at all
Much has been written about the risk of superannuation and the losses incurred in recent times At Mondy Walpole we have portfolios ranging from 100 Fixed interest to 100 growth assets It is important to us that we match your level of comfort with your desire for growth with your money and we will dem-onstrate the level of volatility you are likely to incur This allows you to select the level of risk that you feel comfortable taking with your money
If you are thinking about your su-perannuation and how it will get you through retirement Mondy Walpole Financial Services would be happy to discuss your situation and assist We can also help with Personal In-surance Business Insurance and Investments
Adam Mondy is an Authorised
Representative of Mondy Walpole
Financial Services Pty Ltd Licensed under FYG Plan-ners AFSL 224543
Call Adam today on 0431 517 455 to make your free appointment
Business Courses-WINNING Business online
The current round of business courses on offer at The Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre have the common goal of helping small business owners to make the most out of business on the internet ldquoTimes have changed and skills needed for business are changing also The workshops we have put together teach some useful information in an easy to understand and importantly easy to implement mannerrdquo said Michael from BEC Current workshops are listed below Future workshops can be found at httppenrithsmallbizcomau
Making the Most from E-Business
In this workshop you will learn about Managing e-business Utilising New technology and On-Line Services(e-banking VOIP ASP and Cloud Computing) and E-Business Integration(Logistics and Operations amp Supply Chain Optimisation)
DateWed 15th June 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room
111 Henry Street Penrith
Latest Tips Tricks and New Technology
In this Workshop you will learn about RSS and Syndicated dataViral Campaigns Social Media options(WikisFacebookTwitterBlogs etc)
DateTues 17th May 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room 111 Henry Street Penrith
Selling Online Made Easy
In this workshop you will learn how to pay and receive onlinecharges incurredprotecting your business and legal compliance and regulations
DateWed 20th April 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MallikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC training Room111 Henry Street Penrith
Michael Gerber is a business consulting ldquogururdquo whose observations about small businesses have had a profound impact on how his readers see their businesses and the role of the business owner
Gerber observed that most people go into business for the wrong reason They are skilled technicians ndash plumbers printers or bakers and they do a good job of what the business provides to the customer They believe they can earn more by doing it in their own business than for someone else so they leave and open their own shop This is what Gerber calls an ldquoentrepreneurial seizurerdquo
These technicians believe they will find more freedom in their business but they discover it is the hardest job in the world because there is no escape They are the ones who are doing the work They are the ldquobusinessrdquo But if they are the business they havenrsquot really created a business at all they have created a job for themselves
According to Gerber the role of the business owner is really quite different The role of the business owner is to create a business that works independently of himself or herself
Gerber believes the business owner should start with an idea of ldquowhat this business should look likerdquo An organizational chart should be created (which could start with the business owner in each box) to document a business organization with responsibilities as chief executive marketing accountingfinance and production Gradually the business owner tests measures and documents the procedures for each position and replaces himself or herself until he or she isnrsquot really needed at all Through E-Myth Gerber provides a model for change
Gerberrsquos ideal of creating a business that really works is a worthwhile read Visit his web site at wwwe-mythcom
Book Review E-MythDo You Have a Business
or a Job
Healthy Local Participation At The Biggest Blue Mountains Race
On Saturday March 12 the 28th Six Foot Track Marathon was held between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves The most popular race of its kind in Australia 850 hardy competitors raced the 45 kilometres of mountainous trails in less than the seven hour time limit
In a testimony to the growing popularity of endurance sport the race completely filled within minutes of entries opening in December
The winning trophy returned to local hands with Warrimoorsquos Andrew Lee recording his maiden victory in 3 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds Andrew has come second and third in recent years and also won Leurarsquos gruelling North Face 100 kilometre run so it was no surprise to see him ward off defending champion Alexander Matthews and World Championship representative Brendan Davies for the win
Anna Frost of New Zealand also notched up her inaugural win as first woman
Blue Mountains runners who completed the course in less than the time limit were1st Andrew Lee 33522 Warrimoo10th Michael Donges 35131 Leura27th Grant McFadden 41529 Leonay29th Paul Robertson 41609 Glenbrook42nd Shane Simpson 42221 Leonay47th Ewan Horsburgh 2530 Katoomba49th Terry Meehan 42643 Yellow Rock87th Mark Hebden 43831 Katoomba89th Joanne Brischetto 43834 Woodford130th Rob Phillpott 44918 Sun Valley153rd Ben Berriman 45515 Mt Riverview199th Warwick Dougherty 50531 Springwood215th John Glen 50845 Leura225th Richard Florczak 51028 Hazelbrook228th Anne Mackie 51105 Bullaburra291st Peter Barnes 52054 Wentworth Falls399th Jo Boyd 53610 Winmalee420th Peter Linnegar 53812 Valley Heights439th Ian Sargent 54018 Springwood558th Steve Muller 55807 Winmalee577th Belinda Simpson60046 Leonay583rd James Meade 60114 Glenbrook597th Peter Tracey 60341 Springwood644th Sean Greenhill 61335 Wentworth Falls657th Joanne Reid 61546 Yellow Rock667th Allan Wotherspoon 61846 East Blaxland725th Mark Davies 63009 Springwood735th Chris Knutsen 63112 Faulconbridge769th Mark Roberts 64046 Springwood773rd Dominic Boidin 64221 Faulconbridge829th David Barlow 65538 Glenbrook
Right Andrew Lee of Warrimoo ap-proaching the finish line to record
his first win at the Six Foot Track
Photo Kevin Molloy
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Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Wascoe Siding - Trains run on time
In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
For safety all persons who ride the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear Wascoes Siding is open
on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
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We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
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areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
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New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
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National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
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CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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your family the best service and value 24 hours
everyday
Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
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WHEN QUALITY COUNTS
BRICKLAYING HANDYMAN BUILDING RENO amp REPAIRS
HANDY MAN
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Joersquos Ultimate Handyman Services
All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
HANDY MAN
0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
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building services pty ltd
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EXCAVATIONS
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bull Lighting amp Power Points bull TV amp Phone Outlets bull Smoke Alarms bull 3 in 1 Heaters amp Ceiling Fans bull Stove amp Hot Water bull 24 Hr Emergency Service Available
Visit our website wwwrondyscomau for detailed information about our services
Call 4737 9990 or 0423 877 630Lic No 205620C
Seniors Card accepted
High Quality Work at Fair Prices
Domestic Commercial Industrial For free estimates call Jason
Lic 174994c PH 0411 810 061
JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
ELECTRICIAN
Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
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All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
Free Quotes - No Obligation
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Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
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Ho t Water Broken Pipes
For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
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- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps amp Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted amp guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections
Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
PLUMBERSTRESS FREE PLUMBING
Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
LPG natural gasHot water systems
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Tel 4729 3441 Mob 0432 823 021Email plumbingstressfreeyahoocom
OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
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NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
108 Russell St Emu Plains 4735 6777
LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
FREE QUOTE - Same Day Response Fully Insured
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Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
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Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
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solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
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wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
amp Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more
Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
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Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
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Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
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Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemincoochiecomau bull wwwcoochiecomau
LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
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Call Terry 0410 461 288
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Mb 0408 741 548
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Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
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Licence No R97930
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Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
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Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
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WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
SMASH REPAIRS
INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
Highlander Scrap Metal amp Recycling Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
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PRECIOUS MEMORIES
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Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
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1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
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Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
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Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
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SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
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New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
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or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
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20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
4 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Airing of the Quilts
A display of both time patience and talent will once again be decorating the grounds of the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains The Caring Hearts Community Quilters will hold their annual display over the weekend of 9th and 10th April and all are welcome to come along and see this visual spectacular The Caring Hearts Quilters consist of 16 dedicated self funded ladies who since 2005 have made in the vicinity of 700 quilts After the display the quilts are sent to various charities such as Barnardos local Hospitals and some quilts this year will move north to Queensland for the flood relief effort In addition to the magnificent quilt display there will be music a sausage sizzle gift and trading stalls a raffle and Devonshire teas More information call Margaret Collier on 02 4735 2058
EASTER THOUGHTS FROM EMU PLAINS
ANGLICAN CHURCHWhat do you look forward to this
Easter A long weekend the show chocolatehellip
Theyrsquore all good things wersquoll enjoy
What excites me though is how Jesus Christ at Easter takes enjoying good things to a whole new level On offer is a relationship with the God who made us a punishment taken in our place and life that lasts for eternity We normally talk about the most serious of matters as lsquoa matter of life
and deathrsquo At Easter what is on offer is Godrsquos very best Jesusrsquo death and resurrection turn out to be lsquoa matter of deathhellip and lifersquo Surely thatrsquos an offer worth remembering thatrsquos an offer worth checking out
- Roger Cunningham Senior Minister Emu Plains Anglican Church
Top Right Some of the quilts on show at last yearrsquos display Will this yearrsquos efforts top these
Bottom Right The ladies of the Caring Hearts Community Quilters display some of their wares
5 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
SELF EMPLOYEDSUPERANNUATION
Placing money into superannuation if you are self employed can be dif-ficult Money always seems to be directed to other projects debtors etc which are important in the near future and very little gets put away for your future I have seen many self employed clients reach retire-ment with low superannuation bal-ances and struggling to achieve a reasonable income in retirement As it stands Superannuation is still one of the most tax effective invest-ments and after age 60 there is no tax liability at all
Much has been written about the risk of superannuation and the losses incurred in recent times At Mondy Walpole we have portfolios ranging from 100 Fixed interest to 100 growth assets It is important to us that we match your level of comfort with your desire for growth with your money and we will dem-onstrate the level of volatility you are likely to incur This allows you to select the level of risk that you feel comfortable taking with your money
If you are thinking about your su-perannuation and how it will get you through retirement Mondy Walpole Financial Services would be happy to discuss your situation and assist We can also help with Personal In-surance Business Insurance and Investments
Adam Mondy is an Authorised
Representative of Mondy Walpole
Financial Services Pty Ltd Licensed under FYG Plan-ners AFSL 224543
Call Adam today on 0431 517 455 to make your free appointment
Business Courses-WINNING Business online
The current round of business courses on offer at The Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre have the common goal of helping small business owners to make the most out of business on the internet ldquoTimes have changed and skills needed for business are changing also The workshops we have put together teach some useful information in an easy to understand and importantly easy to implement mannerrdquo said Michael from BEC Current workshops are listed below Future workshops can be found at httppenrithsmallbizcomau
Making the Most from E-Business
In this workshop you will learn about Managing e-business Utilising New technology and On-Line Services(e-banking VOIP ASP and Cloud Computing) and E-Business Integration(Logistics and Operations amp Supply Chain Optimisation)
DateWed 15th June 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room
111 Henry Street Penrith
Latest Tips Tricks and New Technology
In this Workshop you will learn about RSS and Syndicated dataViral Campaigns Social Media options(WikisFacebookTwitterBlogs etc)
DateTues 17th May 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room 111 Henry Street Penrith
Selling Online Made Easy
In this workshop you will learn how to pay and receive onlinecharges incurredprotecting your business and legal compliance and regulations
DateWed 20th April 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MallikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC training Room111 Henry Street Penrith
Michael Gerber is a business consulting ldquogururdquo whose observations about small businesses have had a profound impact on how his readers see their businesses and the role of the business owner
Gerber observed that most people go into business for the wrong reason They are skilled technicians ndash plumbers printers or bakers and they do a good job of what the business provides to the customer They believe they can earn more by doing it in their own business than for someone else so they leave and open their own shop This is what Gerber calls an ldquoentrepreneurial seizurerdquo
These technicians believe they will find more freedom in their business but they discover it is the hardest job in the world because there is no escape They are the ones who are doing the work They are the ldquobusinessrdquo But if they are the business they havenrsquot really created a business at all they have created a job for themselves
According to Gerber the role of the business owner is really quite different The role of the business owner is to create a business that works independently of himself or herself
Gerber believes the business owner should start with an idea of ldquowhat this business should look likerdquo An organizational chart should be created (which could start with the business owner in each box) to document a business organization with responsibilities as chief executive marketing accountingfinance and production Gradually the business owner tests measures and documents the procedures for each position and replaces himself or herself until he or she isnrsquot really needed at all Through E-Myth Gerber provides a model for change
Gerberrsquos ideal of creating a business that really works is a worthwhile read Visit his web site at wwwe-mythcom
Book Review E-MythDo You Have a Business
or a Job
Healthy Local Participation At The Biggest Blue Mountains Race
On Saturday March 12 the 28th Six Foot Track Marathon was held between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves The most popular race of its kind in Australia 850 hardy competitors raced the 45 kilometres of mountainous trails in less than the seven hour time limit
In a testimony to the growing popularity of endurance sport the race completely filled within minutes of entries opening in December
The winning trophy returned to local hands with Warrimoorsquos Andrew Lee recording his maiden victory in 3 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds Andrew has come second and third in recent years and also won Leurarsquos gruelling North Face 100 kilometre run so it was no surprise to see him ward off defending champion Alexander Matthews and World Championship representative Brendan Davies for the win
Anna Frost of New Zealand also notched up her inaugural win as first woman
Blue Mountains runners who completed the course in less than the time limit were1st Andrew Lee 33522 Warrimoo10th Michael Donges 35131 Leura27th Grant McFadden 41529 Leonay29th Paul Robertson 41609 Glenbrook42nd Shane Simpson 42221 Leonay47th Ewan Horsburgh 2530 Katoomba49th Terry Meehan 42643 Yellow Rock87th Mark Hebden 43831 Katoomba89th Joanne Brischetto 43834 Woodford130th Rob Phillpott 44918 Sun Valley153rd Ben Berriman 45515 Mt Riverview199th Warwick Dougherty 50531 Springwood215th John Glen 50845 Leura225th Richard Florczak 51028 Hazelbrook228th Anne Mackie 51105 Bullaburra291st Peter Barnes 52054 Wentworth Falls399th Jo Boyd 53610 Winmalee420th Peter Linnegar 53812 Valley Heights439th Ian Sargent 54018 Springwood558th Steve Muller 55807 Winmalee577th Belinda Simpson60046 Leonay583rd James Meade 60114 Glenbrook597th Peter Tracey 60341 Springwood644th Sean Greenhill 61335 Wentworth Falls657th Joanne Reid 61546 Yellow Rock667th Allan Wotherspoon 61846 East Blaxland725th Mark Davies 63009 Springwood735th Chris Knutsen 63112 Faulconbridge769th Mark Roberts 64046 Springwood773rd Dominic Boidin 64221 Faulconbridge829th David Barlow 65538 Glenbrook
Right Andrew Lee of Warrimoo ap-proaching the finish line to record
his first win at the Six Foot Track
Photo Kevin Molloy
6 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 7
Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Wascoe Siding - Trains run on time
In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
For safety all persons who ride the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear Wascoes Siding is open
on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
Is it possible to trust when yoursquove always
been let down
We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
carer
Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 ndash 12 years in the Blue Mountains Penrith and Hawkesbury
areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
bull Catering for 2-6 year old childrenbull Situated in quiet and safe streetbull Preschool and School Readiness
specialty programbull Qualified Early Childhood Staffbull Operational hours 8am till 4pmbull Large outdoor play area with new
play equipment
Preschool
8 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
9 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
Open Day with Bondi Vetrsquos Dr Chris Brown Saturday 4th June
cat adoption agency bull Representatives from Hills Pet Nutrition Merial Bayer Boehringer Pfizer Dermcare and others bull Hospital guided tours
National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
10 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
11 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
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SELF EMPLOYEDSUPERANNUATION
Placing money into superannuation if you are self employed can be dif-ficult Money always seems to be directed to other projects debtors etc which are important in the near future and very little gets put away for your future I have seen many self employed clients reach retire-ment with low superannuation bal-ances and struggling to achieve a reasonable income in retirement As it stands Superannuation is still one of the most tax effective invest-ments and after age 60 there is no tax liability at all
Much has been written about the risk of superannuation and the losses incurred in recent times At Mondy Walpole we have portfolios ranging from 100 Fixed interest to 100 growth assets It is important to us that we match your level of comfort with your desire for growth with your money and we will dem-onstrate the level of volatility you are likely to incur This allows you to select the level of risk that you feel comfortable taking with your money
If you are thinking about your su-perannuation and how it will get you through retirement Mondy Walpole Financial Services would be happy to discuss your situation and assist We can also help with Personal In-surance Business Insurance and Investments
Adam Mondy is an Authorised
Representative of Mondy Walpole
Financial Services Pty Ltd Licensed under FYG Plan-ners AFSL 224543
Call Adam today on 0431 517 455 to make your free appointment
Business Courses-WINNING Business online
The current round of business courses on offer at The Penrith City and District Business Advisory Centre have the common goal of helping small business owners to make the most out of business on the internet ldquoTimes have changed and skills needed for business are changing also The workshops we have put together teach some useful information in an easy to understand and importantly easy to implement mannerrdquo said Michael from BEC Current workshops are listed below Future workshops can be found at httppenrithsmallbizcomau
Making the Most from E-Business
In this workshop you will learn about Managing e-business Utilising New technology and On-Line Services(e-banking VOIP ASP and Cloud Computing) and E-Business Integration(Logistics and Operations amp Supply Chain Optimisation)
DateWed 15th June 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room
111 Henry Street Penrith
Latest Tips Tricks and New Technology
In this Workshop you will learn about RSS and Syndicated dataViral Campaigns Social Media options(WikisFacebookTwitterBlogs etc)
DateTues 17th May 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MalikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC Training Room 111 Henry Street Penrith
Selling Online Made Easy
In this workshop you will learn how to pay and receive onlinecharges incurredprotecting your business and legal compliance and regulations
DateWed 20th April 2011Time1015am to 1230pmPresenterAkash MallikCost$25-00 per personVenueBEC training Room111 Henry Street Penrith
Michael Gerber is a business consulting ldquogururdquo whose observations about small businesses have had a profound impact on how his readers see their businesses and the role of the business owner
Gerber observed that most people go into business for the wrong reason They are skilled technicians ndash plumbers printers or bakers and they do a good job of what the business provides to the customer They believe they can earn more by doing it in their own business than for someone else so they leave and open their own shop This is what Gerber calls an ldquoentrepreneurial seizurerdquo
These technicians believe they will find more freedom in their business but they discover it is the hardest job in the world because there is no escape They are the ones who are doing the work They are the ldquobusinessrdquo But if they are the business they havenrsquot really created a business at all they have created a job for themselves
According to Gerber the role of the business owner is really quite different The role of the business owner is to create a business that works independently of himself or herself
Gerber believes the business owner should start with an idea of ldquowhat this business should look likerdquo An organizational chart should be created (which could start with the business owner in each box) to document a business organization with responsibilities as chief executive marketing accountingfinance and production Gradually the business owner tests measures and documents the procedures for each position and replaces himself or herself until he or she isnrsquot really needed at all Through E-Myth Gerber provides a model for change
Gerberrsquos ideal of creating a business that really works is a worthwhile read Visit his web site at wwwe-mythcom
Book Review E-MythDo You Have a Business
or a Job
Healthy Local Participation At The Biggest Blue Mountains Race
On Saturday March 12 the 28th Six Foot Track Marathon was held between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves The most popular race of its kind in Australia 850 hardy competitors raced the 45 kilometres of mountainous trails in less than the seven hour time limit
In a testimony to the growing popularity of endurance sport the race completely filled within minutes of entries opening in December
The winning trophy returned to local hands with Warrimoorsquos Andrew Lee recording his maiden victory in 3 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds Andrew has come second and third in recent years and also won Leurarsquos gruelling North Face 100 kilometre run so it was no surprise to see him ward off defending champion Alexander Matthews and World Championship representative Brendan Davies for the win
Anna Frost of New Zealand also notched up her inaugural win as first woman
Blue Mountains runners who completed the course in less than the time limit were1st Andrew Lee 33522 Warrimoo10th Michael Donges 35131 Leura27th Grant McFadden 41529 Leonay29th Paul Robertson 41609 Glenbrook42nd Shane Simpson 42221 Leonay47th Ewan Horsburgh 2530 Katoomba49th Terry Meehan 42643 Yellow Rock87th Mark Hebden 43831 Katoomba89th Joanne Brischetto 43834 Woodford130th Rob Phillpott 44918 Sun Valley153rd Ben Berriman 45515 Mt Riverview199th Warwick Dougherty 50531 Springwood215th John Glen 50845 Leura225th Richard Florczak 51028 Hazelbrook228th Anne Mackie 51105 Bullaburra291st Peter Barnes 52054 Wentworth Falls399th Jo Boyd 53610 Winmalee420th Peter Linnegar 53812 Valley Heights439th Ian Sargent 54018 Springwood558th Steve Muller 55807 Winmalee577th Belinda Simpson60046 Leonay583rd James Meade 60114 Glenbrook597th Peter Tracey 60341 Springwood644th Sean Greenhill 61335 Wentworth Falls657th Joanne Reid 61546 Yellow Rock667th Allan Wotherspoon 61846 East Blaxland725th Mark Davies 63009 Springwood735th Chris Knutsen 63112 Faulconbridge769th Mark Roberts 64046 Springwood773rd Dominic Boidin 64221 Faulconbridge829th David Barlow 65538 Glenbrook
Right Andrew Lee of Warrimoo ap-proaching the finish line to record
his first win at the Six Foot Track
Photo Kevin Molloy
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Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Wascoe Siding - Trains run on time
In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
For safety all persons who ride the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear Wascoes Siding is open
on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
Is it possible to trust when yoursquove always
been let down
We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
carer
Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 ndash 12 years in the Blue Mountains Penrith and Hawkesbury
areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
bull Catering for 2-6 year old childrenbull Situated in quiet and safe streetbull Preschool and School Readiness
specialty programbull Qualified Early Childhood Staffbull Operational hours 8am till 4pmbull Large outdoor play area with new
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Preschool
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New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
Open Day with Bondi Vetrsquos Dr Chris Brown Saturday 4th June
cat adoption agency bull Representatives from Hills Pet Nutrition Merial Bayer Boehringer Pfizer Dermcare and others bull Hospital guided tours
National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
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CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
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FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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221280C
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20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
Healthy Local Participation At The Biggest Blue Mountains Race
On Saturday March 12 the 28th Six Foot Track Marathon was held between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves The most popular race of its kind in Australia 850 hardy competitors raced the 45 kilometres of mountainous trails in less than the seven hour time limit
In a testimony to the growing popularity of endurance sport the race completely filled within minutes of entries opening in December
The winning trophy returned to local hands with Warrimoorsquos Andrew Lee recording his maiden victory in 3 hours 35 minutes and 22 seconds Andrew has come second and third in recent years and also won Leurarsquos gruelling North Face 100 kilometre run so it was no surprise to see him ward off defending champion Alexander Matthews and World Championship representative Brendan Davies for the win
Anna Frost of New Zealand also notched up her inaugural win as first woman
Blue Mountains runners who completed the course in less than the time limit were1st Andrew Lee 33522 Warrimoo10th Michael Donges 35131 Leura27th Grant McFadden 41529 Leonay29th Paul Robertson 41609 Glenbrook42nd Shane Simpson 42221 Leonay47th Ewan Horsburgh 2530 Katoomba49th Terry Meehan 42643 Yellow Rock87th Mark Hebden 43831 Katoomba89th Joanne Brischetto 43834 Woodford130th Rob Phillpott 44918 Sun Valley153rd Ben Berriman 45515 Mt Riverview199th Warwick Dougherty 50531 Springwood215th John Glen 50845 Leura225th Richard Florczak 51028 Hazelbrook228th Anne Mackie 51105 Bullaburra291st Peter Barnes 52054 Wentworth Falls399th Jo Boyd 53610 Winmalee420th Peter Linnegar 53812 Valley Heights439th Ian Sargent 54018 Springwood558th Steve Muller 55807 Winmalee577th Belinda Simpson60046 Leonay583rd James Meade 60114 Glenbrook597th Peter Tracey 60341 Springwood644th Sean Greenhill 61335 Wentworth Falls657th Joanne Reid 61546 Yellow Rock667th Allan Wotherspoon 61846 East Blaxland725th Mark Davies 63009 Springwood735th Chris Knutsen 63112 Faulconbridge769th Mark Roberts 64046 Springwood773rd Dominic Boidin 64221 Faulconbridge829th David Barlow 65538 Glenbrook
Right Andrew Lee of Warrimoo ap-proaching the finish line to record
his first win at the Six Foot Track
Photo Kevin Molloy
6 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 7
Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Wascoe Siding - Trains run on time
In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
For safety all persons who ride the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear Wascoes Siding is open
on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
Is it possible to trust when yoursquove always
been let down
We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
carer
Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 ndash 12 years in the Blue Mountains Penrith and Hawkesbury
areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
bull Catering for 2-6 year old childrenbull Situated in quiet and safe streetbull Preschool and School Readiness
specialty programbull Qualified Early Childhood Staffbull Operational hours 8am till 4pmbull Large outdoor play area with new
play equipment
Preschool
8 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
9 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
Open Day with Bondi Vetrsquos Dr Chris Brown Saturday 4th June
cat adoption agency bull Representatives from Hills Pet Nutrition Merial Bayer Boehringer Pfizer Dermcare and others bull Hospital guided tours
National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
10 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
11 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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Psychic FairThe annual Psychic Fair will
be held on Saturday 9th April from 10am - 4pm The fair is organised by the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre and visitors can expect to find an array of services available The Spiritual Centre has encouraged a vast array of stalls this year from Psychometry Clairvoyants Palmistry Aura Readings Numerology Tarot Readings and Angel Cards making for a great Psychic Fair experience The Fair raises funds that go back into the community to local causes To book a stall call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
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In a day and age when entertainment costs have skyrocketed Wascoe Siding miniature Railway offers a day out for the family with FREE entry into the park and Train rides for just $2pp Wascoes Siding has great facilities for families including a safe area for families to have a picnic lunch
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on the first Sunday of every month and more information can be found at httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Spiritual Centre - Meeting WeeklyIf you want to join a spiritual group
the Emu Heights Spiritual Centre meets on Sunday Mornings from 10am to 1230pm The meetings are held at the Emu Heights Community Centre which is on Wedmore Rd Each month there are Guest SpeakersReaders sharing songs and more All Welcome To learn more call Nadja on 02 4759 1575
Colouring in Competition
In the spirit of Easter the Orchard Hills Vet is hosting a colouring in competition All entries will be displayed on the walls of the veterinary hospital You can download the entry form from our website wwworchardhillsvetcomau or pop into the veterinary hospital and pick up a copy Post your entries to Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital 377 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills
NSW 2748 or drop them in at the veterinary hospital All entries must be received by Thursday 28th April 2011 Please ensure your full contact details (name address phone number email) are on the back of the entry form or envelope Winners will be notified on Friday 29th April 2011
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been let down
We believe it is
YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster
carer
Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 ndash 12 years in the Blue Mountains Penrith and Hawkesbury
areas
For more information phone 4729 1211
Foster Carers Needed
8 Tabor Street Glenbrook NSW 2773
Ph 47391008Fax 47391109
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New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
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National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
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CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
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Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
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Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
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Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
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Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
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Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
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New option for early childhood learning
Wattle Glow Preschool is a new service that has opened this year
It is located in the beautiful bushland setting of the Blue Mountains Steiner School at Hazelbrook which has been serving children and families for over 25 years
The preschool provides a warm home-like environment that offers the young child a gentle and loving introduction to early years learning The program is play-based and experiences
are offered to the child that foster creativity a love of learning a sense of wonder care of the environment care of ourselves and of each other
Experienced teachers provide guidance and help nurture the child in an atmosphere of love compassion and kindness The rhythm of the day provides a balance between structured learning experiences group activities and free play This rhythmic structure provides a calming ebb and flow to the childrsquos day and helps to foster consistency security confidence and a sense of belonging
Wattle Glow Preschool offers Steiner-based early childhood education to children aged 3-5 years Children may attend from their 3rd birthday The preschool operates Monday and Tuesday from 9am - 3pm (school terms) Fees are $4000 per day and places are limited to 20 children per day The preschool is licensed with Community Services and registered with Steiner Education Australia
Places are limited and enrolments are now being taken for a few places in 2011 and beyond Contact the school on 4758 6044 for further information
Ever wanted to Sing
ldquoSing Australiardquo launched in October last year and is looking for members to join their ranks Sing Australia is a community singing group who welcomes people regardless of their singing ability there are no auditions no requirements to read music and no previous singing experience is necessary ldquoSing Australia - Penrithrdquo meets at 730pm every Wednesday evening at 3 Castlereagh St Penrith ldquoNot only is the group for those from the experienced to the new comer the group is also for all agesrdquo says Dianne Emery spokesman for the group If you have questions to see if the group suits you - call Doreen on 4721 2841 or Sharon on 0401
417 357
VIEW ClubThe Nepean Evening VIEW club meet as the name suggests of an evening each month Aprils meeting will be held over a meal at the Penrith Panthers Club VIEW Club dinners focus on fun and friendship and are open to women of all ages The VIEW Club also supports The Smith Families Learning Programmes New member are always welcome to join and bookings for the dinner can be made to Veronica on 0410 553 272 before 11th April
Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
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National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
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CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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221280C
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Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
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Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
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Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
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Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
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Chocolate Dangers at Easter TimeWe all know Easter is a fun time spent with family and
chocolatelots and lots of delicious chocolate Easter is a great time for the human members of the family but the infamous Easter Egg hunt can end in tragedy for our four legged friends Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine which when ingested by a dog or cat causes vomiting diarrhoea hyperactivity increased heart rate restlessness muscle twitching increased urination excessive panting and if left untreated can be rapidly fatal For example if a 10kg dog eats 100gm of milk chocolate vomiting and diarrhea will occur If a 10kg dog eats 250gm of milk chocolate there is a risk of potential death if untreated Dark chocolate contains more theobromine and caffeine and 100gm can be fatal
If your dog does accidentally eat some chocolate it is vitally important that they are seen within 30 minutes to an hour by your local veterinarian The veterinarian will give an injection to make your pet vomit which removes most of the toxins from the body Sometimes your pet will be hospitalised where intravenous fluids may be used an enema or stomach pump may be required and we may also need to use muscles relaxants and activated charcoal There are a few simple precautions you can take to ensure that your pet has a safe Easter
Hide your Easter eggs in areas which cannot be accessed by your pet Ensure small children do not give your pet any chocolate Ensure all chocolate is kept out of reach from your pets Dogs have a good sense of smell and will find chocolate in kidrsquos schoolbags Distract your pet with their favourite treats while chocolate is aroundMore information from Orchard Hills Vet Hospital can be found on their website or you can join them on Facebook wwworchardhillsvetcomau The staff at OHVH look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team
9 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital
377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills
4736 2027
Camille Brandt BVSc(Hons 1) MVS(SAP)
We are hereXN
orth
ern
Rd
OGlenmore Parkway
M4
Wentworth Rd
Penrith Golf Club
Free entertainment and activities includingbull Dr Chris Brown ndash The star of Bondi Vet will be available to sign autographs have photos taken and will also be judging 1 Best dressed dog 2 Dog who looks most like their owner and 3 Best dog trick bull The Guide Dogs will be herebull David Darcy ndash The best selling authorphotographer of 4 books including Mongrel Country Come and meet the artistbull Jumping castle bull Sausage sizzle ndash all proceeds for the Guide Dogs bull Cake stall and Face paintingndash all proceeds going to the Penrith Anglican College for a Year 11 service trip to Nepalbull Jill King Leader of the Pack Dog Training amp Puppy Preschool teacher bull Dog Tech - Dog Training bull DCH Adoptions ndash Dog and
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National Parks NewsAutumn is a great time for a bushwalk but first make sure you are well prepared someone knows where you are going and let them know when you get back
A popular bush-walkand a great introduction to the diversity of flowering plants in the mountains Florabella Pass walking track begins at the end of Florabella Street Warrimoo (Cross the highway from Warrimoo station and find The Boulevarde turn right onto Arthur Street then left onto Florabella Street)
There is usually something flowering along this track hence its name You can download track notes view a gallery of photos and download a map from wwwwildwalkscom (and start the walk from Blaxland if you like)
The track ends at Ross Crescent Blaxland not far from the railway station and takes a leisurely 3 hours to walk (one way) Please watch your children carefully as the track crosses
the valleys of Turtle Florabella and Glenbrook Creeks
Follow the track through a series of steps and descend into the rainforest surrounding Turtle Creek A short diversion to ldquoTurtle Rockrdquo (why the creek is so named) is worthwhile Return to the main track and continue for about 200 metres downstream cross Turtle Creek and the track will then start to climb up again Follow the zig-zag track up and down the hillside The track crosses the creek again On the way to the next creek crossing a feature known as ldquoHole in the Rockrdquo is just that and the creek flows past it into the ldquoWashpoolrdquo
The names given to these places have been recorded by Tom Fletcher whilst he was employed as a Council Ranger At the time that Tom worked here two other exits to the track were available both are now closed due to expanding suburbia
You will be a little more than halfway along when you come to a large rock overlooking Glenbrook Creek From here continue on the main track as it now descends to Florabella Creek and after crossing the creek again follow the main track uphill Soon
walkers will come to the intersection of the track to Glenbrook Creek This track to Glenbrook Creek is quite steep and you will have to return back up it to get back Add a half an hour for this side track to the creek
After the intersection the Florabella Pass track continues uphill to Ross Crescent Blaxland Another route called Pipparsquos Pass ends at the Blaxland Library Carpark
nationalparksnswgovau
Above A quiet junction on the Florabella Trail
Photo wwwwildwalkscom
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CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
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St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
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Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
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11 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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14 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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AIR-CONDITIONING
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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For an obligation free quoteCall Jamesrsquo on 1800 1 52637
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Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale
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Contact ndash Faithe 0410 650 924
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FOR A FREE QUOTE Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or
Free Call 1800 1 5263
9673 0577
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Helen 0408 667 916 Dianne 0437 970 513
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Call Rychelle 0422 201 701
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Quality Affordable Kitchens
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Come and visit our showroom at
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p 4732 4566 f 4732 4588
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If anyone can Matcan
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Gardens Decks Retaining Walls Turf-ing Irrigation
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0448 844 314
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Licence No 223594C
IRONING
Too busy to IronKarenrsquos the person to contact
Free pick up amp drop off in Emu Plains amp Leonay
0413 992 365
All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
HOGAN HOT WATER
GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC
Ph 0408 259 994 YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
HOT WATER
If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or
accident which would you rather loseYOUR HOME
or YOUR MORTGAGE
LIFE INSURANCEINCOME PROTECTIONTRAUMA INSURANCE
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Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited
AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397
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CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c
Repairs Replacement of all brands Pensioner discountGuaranteed work
ALL AREAS 247 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service
0419 233 465 4774 9942
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At Reflections we offer care support and understanding to provide a compassionate
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Reflections is a local family owned company offering
your family the best service and value 24 hours
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Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
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All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
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0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
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JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
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Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
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Mb 0408 741 548
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Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
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OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
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PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
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0421 757 944
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Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
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Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
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Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
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132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
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4735 25580427 352 558
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Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
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POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
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FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
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Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
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Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
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11 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
CD RELEASE JIM LOW Above the
Creek Bed with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth
Jim Low is an Australian singer-songwriter living in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney Jim has been writing and performing his songs about Australia its history and people for many years
Earlier this year Jim headed for the picturesque little township of Millthorpe in country New South Wales where he teamed up with Chloeuml and Jason Roweth to record some of his songs The collaboration was thoroughly enjoyable and very
productive ldquoI am indebted to their wonderful talents and supportrdquo said Jim ldquoThey worked magic in their recording studio to make this CD a realityrdquo
The CD title comes from my song The Country in Me ldquoWhen I first climbed onto the old wooden railway bridge that crosses Mow Creek in central western NSWrdquo Jim muses ldquoI was struck by the fresh view which this higher vantage gave me of an already familiar landscape Life is constantly throwing up new ways of looking at things whether from age experience memory reading travel friendships or acquaintances Itrsquos from this variety of inspiration that these songs have comerdquo
Respected folklorist and performer Warren Fahey has kindly offered to say a few words to support Jims music
ldquoJim Lowrsquos songs deserve to be heard They are genuine story songs that have a direct link to this land and this precious culture of ours In many ways the songs link us to our history in the same way traditional songs served us in allowing us to record our emotional history ldquoIrsquove been listening to Jimrsquos songs for some years now
and have been taken by his ability to create and sing songs that get to the heart of the story entertain and beg to be listened to again This is a very satisfying selection of songs that should take his songs to a wider audiencerdquo
Above the Creek Bed is available for purchase on Jims website httpjimlownetcdhtm where you can also listen to a few tracks
Above Australian singer songwriter Jim Low
Photos httpjimlownet
12The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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11
ldquoWIN A DINNER OR LUNCH VOUCHER TO JIMMYrsquoS
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14 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
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Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
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FREE PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE
FOR KIDS
Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest in Emu Plains are taking part in this yearrsquos Kidsrsquo Adventure Passport which encourages NSW primary school children to visit the statersquos cultural venues
Kids get free entry to 71 museums and galleries as part of the program which runs until 26 April this year
We are pleased to be involved in the Passport programrdquo said Victoria Harbutt Acting Gallery Director from Penrith Regional Gallery amp The Lewers Bequest ldquoThis is a fantastic initiative for NSW kids in years K-6 and I strongly encourage all local families to get involved Wersquod love
to see you enjoy our wonderful exhibition spaces and exquisite gardenrdquo
Kids can pick up their Passport at any of the participating venues or register online at wwwkidspassportnswgovau Participating venues include the Art Gallery of New South Wales Australian Museum Elizabeth Farm Museum of Contemporary Art Powerhouse Museum and many more
Each visit to a museum or gallery earns one Passport stamp Kids who collect three stamps can apply for a certificate in recognition of their achievement Even if they can only visit one venue all children can go in the draw to win prizes and have their drawing of their favourite attraction featured on the Passport website at wwwkidspassportnswgovau
Currently on show is ldquoGathered Uprdquo a suite of exhibitions that originated
from extraordinary and unique private collections These include works bequeathed to the Australian Museum Sydney from the collection of avid anthropologist and collector Charles Melbourne Ward works from the collection of art enthusiast Robin Gurr and a body of Sonia Farleyrsquos works gifted by the artistrsquos nephew David Farley
Gathered Upndash The Gurr Collection showcases an array of Aboriginal artworks from the private collection of enthusiast Robin Gurr The works present a range of Aboriginal art practices from remote communities who as custodians of their traditional land use a variety of mediums to document their stories of tribe clan language and country
For more information contact Dimity Mullane via email at
dmullanepenrithcitynswgovau
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201115
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Advertise your business here for just $25 (single) per month
or $50 (double) per month Call 4757 4378
or email infotheechonetau
AIR CONDITIONING
Bill McLeanAir Conditioning amp ElectricalSafety switches bull Smoke detectorsNo Job
Too Small4735 3976
0409 125 697EC34090 RACL021206
AIR CONDITIONING
For all your air conditioning amp gas central heating needs
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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Ph 4780 5280
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The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 16
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servicersquo 0447 778 870Email reflectionstosharebigpondcom
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Underground
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The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201117
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Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
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221280C
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Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
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Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
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Mb 0408 741 548
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0421 757 944
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Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
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Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
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132 Russell St Emu Plains
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4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
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0418 446 590 4773 8634
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14 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Stamp collecting free books and collector cards encourage an
early interest in Australian History
by Jim Low
This week I came across my old stamp album I received it for my fifth birthday from my parents and brother It was the Globe Stamp Album and on the cover it claims it could hold approximately 4000 stamps The first page is devoted to Australian stamps My father was an avid stamp collector and soon set me up with the start of my collection
I learnt how to attach a glued hinge to my stamps and position them carefully on the page I grouped my mint and used stamps I could use tweezes to handle the stamps so as not to damage them As I grew older I was allowed to look in the Stanley Gibson catalogues my father had These cumbersome reference books made me feel very important In them I found pictures of my stamps their date of issue what variety of colours they came in and their catalogue value My stamp collecting taught me the names of exotic places around the world Zanzibar was a favourite which rolled off my tongue so effortlessly I liked the pretty coloured stamps from Hungary but soon discovered that they had little value Lessons were being learnt at a young age about ldquonot judging books by their coversrdquo
Sometimes the most uninteresting of stamps seemed to possess immense value My father had some of these Any stamps discarded by father or brother because they were damaged were given to me I called these my tornies The word philately breezed into my vocabulary My Australian stamps drew my attention to Australiarsquos history For example my father gave me an old one and a half penny red of explorer Charles Sturt issued in 1930 I had a two penny red of Governor Phillip landing at Sydney Cove issued in 1937 In my collection were three in the Sir Thomas Mitchell series issued in 1946
Considering the immense distances covered by Mitchell in his role as Surveyor General I do not think he had ever spent as long in one place as he did in my little stamp album From a five penny red the determined explorer John McDouall Stuart who met with success on his third attempt to cross Australia from South to North looked at me with a fixed stern gaze as if I had done something terrible to him I was going to say he looked a bit unhinged but I am sure he wasnrsquot for I had already seen to that In 1963 I received in the mail one of my very favourite first day covers celebrating the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Blue Mountains crossing It was usually my mother who would address envelopes to my brother and me and send them
Sometimes they were specially printed ones for the occasion They would bear the new stamp post marked on its first day of issue It was most exciting to receive these first day covers celebrating events drawn from Australiaiacutes past From an early age stamp collecting nurtured my interest in my countryiacutes history I will always be grateful to my parents for that
The Aboriginal people the early settlers the explorers the statesmen the soldiers the royal family ntilde they were all there and more Even though I am now a bit of a ldquohot and coldrdquo collector I still value my stamp collection and enjoy perusing it When I was a school boy the Bank of New South Wales (now Westpac) used to give school children a booklet entitled ldquoSixteen Explorers of Australiaicirc for free It was published in 1956 The first edition which came out in 1951 was originally called igraveFourteen Explorers of Australia The booklet contained black lined portraits of each colonial explorer a brief account of their achievements and a map of their journeys
I have never igravebanked Westpacicirc but I am grateful that someone in their ranks had the notion to produce this useful little book In its pages I learnt of the tragic exploits of Robert OiacuteHara Burke and William John Wills and also that of Ludwig Leichhardt Another useful little book that contained a wealth of information about Australian history was igraveDiscoveryicirc From memory it was sent to you freely on request by Cotteeiacutes makers of jams conserves and soft drinks Back then the companyiacutes name was proudly preceded by the words the Australian Company of Cotteersquos Nowadays this company is part of Cadbury Schweppes a foreign owned public company ntilde the times they are a-changing
continued on p15
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201115
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Advertise your business here for just $25 (single) per month
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Too Small4735 3976
0409 125 697EC34090 RACL021206
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For all your air conditioning amp gas central heating needs
Phone 4735 3300484 Old Bathurst Rd Emu Heights
Lic No 148730C
WE DESIGN WE INSTALL WE GUARANTEE
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continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
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The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 16
ADVERTISE HEREAdvertise your business here for just
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also online at wwwemuleonaygazettecomau
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FREE QUOTES Contact Mathew on 0439 322 498 or peoscarpentryhotmailcom
Licence No 195360C
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Weddings Namings Celebration of Life Funerals
CELEBRANT
lsquoEnsuring you a personal and sincere
servicersquo 0447 778 870Email reflectionstosharebigpondcom
Carpet amp Upholstery CleaningTile amp Grout Cleaning
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1300 557 548 or 4774 9618
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For an obligation free quoteCall Jamesrsquo on 1800 1 52637
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maintenance decks pergolas skylights retaining walls
and odd jobs Credit cards welcome
30 Years Experience Lic No R76576 amp 150377C
Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale
Home amp Building Services from Roof top to
Underground
BUILDERREPAIRS
BOOKKEEPING
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Contact ndash Faithe 0410 650 924
BOOKKEEPING
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properties Professional honest reliable amp friendly service
Call us for our competitive amp reasonable
CLEANING
free quotes
Mob 0432 221 473 Tel 4737 9962
Gold MedalService for
your home or business
CLEANING WINDOW
amp EXTERIOR CLEANINGRegular Window cleansHigh Pressure Cleaning
All Exterior Eaves GuttersDriveways Pool Surrounds
FOR A FREE QUOTE Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or
Free Call 1800 1 5263
9673 0577
AUTO MECHANIC
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BALLOON ARTISTRY
BEAUTYAll Your Hair amp Beauty Needs
Makeup - Acrylic Nails - Waxing - Botox - Facials - Microhydrabrasion - Spray Tanning ndash Tuscan Tan amp Naked Tan - School Formal Packages -
Weddings ( in salon and mobile available)
4735 811189 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains
BEAUTY - MAKEUP
Makeup ArtistFOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Weddings amp Special Events
Call Rychelle 0422 201 701
AWNINGS amp CARPORTS
Specialising in Quality Built Structuresph 0425 317 798
Call now for a FREE personalised design amp quoteFlat AwningsGable AwningsCurved AwningsGlass RoomsSteel Frame DecksCarports and PatiosFax 4777 5648Email salespatioonecomau
Simonrsquos Constructions Pty LtdLicNo 215495C
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201117
Quality Affordable Kitchens
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Come and visit our showroom at
U1929 Coombes Dve Penrith
KITCHENS
p 4732 4566 f 4732 4588
wwwjandlkitchenscom
ELECTRICIANMatcan Electrical
bull Domestic amp Commercialbull Installations amp Renovations
bull Telephone amp Computer Networks
0414 490 386 or 4773 9590
If anyone can Matcan
LANDSCAPING
Gardens Decks Retaining Walls Turf-ing Irrigation
Paving amp Garden MaintenanceCall Ben
0448 844 314
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES amp PROP-ERTY MAINTENANCE
Licence No 223594C
IRONING
Too busy to IronKarenrsquos the person to contact
Free pick up amp drop off in Emu Plains amp Leonay
0413 992 365
All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
HOGAN HOT WATER
GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC
Ph 0408 259 994 YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
HOT WATER
If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or
accident which would you rather loseYOUR HOME
or YOUR MORTGAGE
LIFE INSURANCEINCOME PROTECTIONTRAUMA INSURANCE
Glenn Maher4721 5582 or 0419 975 543
Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited
AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397
INSURANCE
CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c
Repairs Replacement of all brands Pensioner discountGuaranteed work
ALL AREAS 247 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service
0419 233 465 4774 9942
HOT WATERFUNERALS
Reflections Funerals
At Reflections we offer care support and understanding to provide a compassionate
Celebration of Life
Reflections is a local family owned company offering
your family the best service and value 24 hours
everyday
Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
bull Bricklaying bull Paving bull Tiling bull Cleaning bull Painting bull Carpentry
WHEN QUALITY COUNTS
BRICKLAYING HANDYMAN BUILDING RENO amp REPAIRS
HANDY MAN
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Joersquos Ultimate Handyman Services
All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
HANDY MAN
0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
BUILDING Concrete Footings Bag Rendering Block Work Window Repairs Saw Cutting Stone Walls Decorative Stone Laying All BrickworkBUILDING REPAIRS Tiles Plastering Carpentry Doors amp Locks Painting Fly Screens Leaky TapsGENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing Rubbish Removal Garden Care Property Maintenance
Licence 62100C
building services pty ltd
Excavation amp Tipper HireMINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER amp 2 TONNE TIPPER
EXCAVATIONS
bull Trenching amp Footings bull Post amp Pier Holes Concrete amp Soil Removal bull Driveways bull Retaining
Walls bull Land Clearing bull Rock Excavation bull Drainage bull Removal of Fill bull Licensed and Insured
bull All General Excavation bull Free Quotes EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer amp Ripper - Conveyors
David La RosaMobile 0418 286 147Office 4733 4466
Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas
ELECTRICIAN
DESIGN bull INSTALLbull MAINTAIN
bull Lighting amp Power Points bull TV amp Phone Outlets bull Smoke Alarms bull 3 in 1 Heaters amp Ceiling Fans bull Stove amp Hot Water bull 24 Hr Emergency Service Available
Visit our website wwwrondyscomau for detailed information about our services
Call 4737 9990 or 0423 877 630Lic No 205620C
Seniors Card accepted
High Quality Work at Fair Prices
Domestic Commercial Industrial For free estimates call Jason
Lic 174994c PH 0411 810 061
JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
ELECTRICIAN
Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
COMPUTER SERVICES
18The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
Free Quotes - No Obligation
Paul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
Ba throom Renova tions Extensions
Ma intenanc e Blocked Dra ins
Ho t Water Broken Pipes
For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing amp Drainage
- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps amp Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted amp guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections
Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
PLUMBERSTRESS FREE PLUMBING
Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
LPG natural gasHot water systems
PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE
Tel 4729 3441 Mob 0432 823 021Email plumbingstressfreeyahoocom
OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved
NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
108 Russell St Emu Plains 4735 6777
LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
FREE QUOTE - Same Day Response Fully Insured
PAINTER
Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
Painters amp Decorators
Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
PET CARE - MINDINGDial A Minder
Pet amp Home Care Personally tailored pet care amp home care
solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453
wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
amp Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more
Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
Western Sydney
Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
PET CARE - GROOMINGNepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
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Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control
Grass amp Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring amp Treatment
Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemincoochiecomau bull wwwcoochiecomau
LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
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Fully qualified and insured10 years experience Free Quotes
Call Terry 0410 461 288
Southern SunPainting amp Decorating
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Mb 0408 741 548
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Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
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4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
Licence No R97930
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Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
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Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
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Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
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15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
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bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
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SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
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Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
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Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
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bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
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Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
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Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
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Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
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Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
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POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
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See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
1800 704 611
Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
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Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
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Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
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BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
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Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201115
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Advertise your business here for just $25 (single) per month
or $50 (double) per month Call 4757 4378
or email infotheechonetau
AIR CONDITIONING
Bill McLeanAir Conditioning amp ElectricalSafety switches bull Smoke detectorsNo Job
Too Small4735 3976
0409 125 697EC34090 RACL021206
AIR CONDITIONING
For all your air conditioning amp gas central heating needs
Phone 4735 3300484 Old Bathurst Rd Emu Heights
Lic No 148730C
WE DESIGN WE INSTALL WE GUARANTEE
AIR-CONDITIONING
Sainsbury Air SolutionsAir Conditioning amp Refrigeration
bull Sales Service amp Installation of Ducted amp Split Systems
bull 6 days (Mon-Sat) bull All AreasCall David on 0424 945 859
Lic No 211838c AU21673
AIR-CON amp ELECTRICAL
bull Sales amp Service bull MaintenanceRepair bull Installation bull Ducted AC bull Split systems
bull Intercoms bull Security systems bull Phone lines amp Network systems bull Home automation bull Home
entertainment system bull Free QuotesPh 9790 3555
Installation of digital anten-nae set top boxes additional
points equipment tuning telephonedata points broadband amp
home theatre set-upFree quotes amp friendly service
Mob 0404 014 263 Tel 4737 9962wwwddsicomau Austel Licence No S26743
ANTENNA
ANTENNADigital Antenna Guys
Antenna Supplied and FittedDigital Set Top Boxes Insurance Work
TV Data amp Phone Outlets Home Theatre Installations Receive Wollongong Channels
FREE QUOTES 0410 513 630Talk to our friendly technicians today
AWNINGS amp CARPORTSAMAZING AWNINGS amp DECKS
bull Carports amp Patios bull Designer Decksbull Flat dome amp gable roofs bull Free measure amp quotes
bull Qualified licensed tradesmenCall Mark on 0404 163 158
Lic No 169819C
continued from p14
In my day when your parents bought your new school short pants and shirt you could be pretty sure they had the Staminaicirc brand on them We used to get attired in our new Stamina clothing at Crows Nest A packet of ldquoAustralian Men of Staminardquo would be found inside the pocket Apparently these card sets began being issued in the mid 1940s Faces from our countrys past stared at you as you eagerly opened and began flicking through the packet Where the Women of Stamina were hiding is
anyones guess No indigenous people of Stamina were there either Not that these considerations even entered our young minds in those days But there were exceptions that did As far as I can remember these cards never considered Burke and Willls or Leichhardt to be ldquoMen of Staminardquo Perhaps their stories were too sad or someone deemed them unfitting a certain stereotype of the day
It is a mystery to me For one thing their stories helped shape my understanding of the unforgiving nature and vastness of this continent In 1958 the collector card Australian
Historical Series issued by Atlantic petrol stations welcomed them into the fold These cards were attractive watercolour paintings by the artist Rhys Williams with information on the back It is interesting to note that it was not until 1983 that Leichhardt was given his own postage stamp Burke and Wills also shared their first stamp that same year
As an impressionable youngster growing up in the 1950s I look back on my stamps booklets and cards with fondness and gratitude They led me down a path of interest off which I have fortunately never stepped
Ph 4780 5280 | wwwbmfdccomau
Celebrating Childhoodbull Exciting Learning Experiences
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bull Family Atmosphere
bull Trained Professional Carers
bull Flexible Hours
bull Affordable Fees
bull CCB Available
bull Local Carers all areas
Vacancies Available Phone today donrsquot miss out
Quality Home Based Care for Children 0-14 years
Ph 4780 5280
Blue Mountains
VAC A NC I E S
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 16
ADVERTISE HEREAdvertise your business here for just
bull $25 (single) per monthbull $50 (double) per month
also online at wwwemuleonaygazettecomau
Phone 4773 8974 Email editordistrictgazettecomau
CARPENTRYMATHEW PEARSON CARPENTRYbull Renovations bull Pergolas bull Decks bull Floating floors
bull Built in wardrobes bull Hang doors bull Skirting bull Architraves bull GyprockingPlastering
bull General household maintenance amp much more
FREE QUOTES Contact Mathew on 0439 322 498 or peoscarpentryhotmailcom
Licence No 195360C
Pamela Noal CMC DipCel JPReflections To Share Celebrancy Services
Weddings Namings Celebration of Life Funerals
CELEBRANT
lsquoEnsuring you a personal and sincere
servicersquo 0447 778 870Email reflectionstosharebigpondcom
Carpet amp Upholstery CleaningTile amp Grout Cleaning
Locally owned amp operated On time every time Quality work at competitive prices
1300 557 548 or 4774 9618
ARGYLLCARPET CLEANING
CHILDCAREEMU PLAINS CLUSTER Long Day Care Before And After School Care
Vacation CareMeeting your child care needs
from 6 weeks to 12 years of agePhone 4735 4233
Happy Kids Care and LearningPENRITH CITY CHILDRENrsquoS SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Gold Medal Service for all your cleaning needs
bull Regular house cleaningbull Move out and move in cleans
bull Spring cleans and oven cleansbull Office cleaning
For an obligation free quoteCall Jamesrsquo on 1800 1 52637
www1jamescomau
CLEANING
INTERIOR HOUSE CARE
All roof repairs flashing roof vents guttering
downpipesplumbing all carpentry work and
maintenance decks pergolas skylights retaining walls
and odd jobs Credit cards welcome
30 Years Experience Lic No R76576 amp 150377C
Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale
Home amp Building Services from Roof top to
Underground
BUILDERREPAIRS
BOOKKEEPING
helpsavemybookscomau
Stacey Fulton0412 736 401
bull Accounts Payable data entry amp managementbull Accounts Receivable data entry amp management bull Payroll amp Superannuationbull Bank Credit Card and Loan Reconciliationsbull Inventory Controlbull Preparation of BAS IAS bull Administrational Assistancebull Software Setup Training and Assistancebull Fixed Asset Register managementbull PampL Balance Sheet and Cashflow Reports
lsquoKeeping your records up to datersquo
bull Accounts Payable amp Receivable bull Payroll bull Bank Reconciliations bull BAS amp IAS Preparation
bull Registered BAS Agent bull OnsiteOff-siteOnce offRescue Jobs
Contact ndash Faithe 0410 650 924
BOOKKEEPING
Complete cleaning service for your home office new home initial clean and rental
properties Professional honest reliable amp friendly service
Call us for our competitive amp reasonable
CLEANING
free quotes
Mob 0432 221 473 Tel 4737 9962
Gold MedalService for
your home or business
CLEANING WINDOW
amp EXTERIOR CLEANINGRegular Window cleansHigh Pressure Cleaning
All Exterior Eaves GuttersDriveways Pool Surrounds
FOR A FREE QUOTE Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or
Free Call 1800 1 5263
9673 0577
AUTO MECHANIC
AUTO MECHANICRAYrsquoS MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE
Local Friendly amp Reliable Mechanic 0418 869 078
bull EFI Service amp Repairs Lic No 47337 bull Brake Repairs amp Machining bull Log Book Servicing
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Helen 0408 667 916 Dianne 0437 970 513
Balloon Artistry for Any Occasion
Helium Balloons Balloon Topiaries Free Delivery to
Local Area
BALLOON ARTISTRY
BEAUTYAll Your Hair amp Beauty Needs
Makeup - Acrylic Nails - Waxing - Botox - Facials - Microhydrabrasion - Spray Tanning ndash Tuscan Tan amp Naked Tan - School Formal Packages -
Weddings ( in salon and mobile available)
4735 811189 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains
BEAUTY - MAKEUP
Makeup ArtistFOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Weddings amp Special Events
Call Rychelle 0422 201 701
AWNINGS amp CARPORTS
Specialising in Quality Built Structuresph 0425 317 798
Call now for a FREE personalised design amp quoteFlat AwningsGable AwningsCurved AwningsGlass RoomsSteel Frame DecksCarports and PatiosFax 4777 5648Email salespatioonecomau
Simonrsquos Constructions Pty LtdLicNo 215495C
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201117
Quality Affordable Kitchens
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Come and visit our showroom at
U1929 Coombes Dve Penrith
KITCHENS
p 4732 4566 f 4732 4588
wwwjandlkitchenscom
ELECTRICIANMatcan Electrical
bull Domestic amp Commercialbull Installations amp Renovations
bull Telephone amp Computer Networks
0414 490 386 or 4773 9590
If anyone can Matcan
LANDSCAPING
Gardens Decks Retaining Walls Turf-ing Irrigation
Paving amp Garden MaintenanceCall Ben
0448 844 314
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES amp PROP-ERTY MAINTENANCE
Licence No 223594C
IRONING
Too busy to IronKarenrsquos the person to contact
Free pick up amp drop off in Emu Plains amp Leonay
0413 992 365
All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
HOGAN HOT WATER
GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC
Ph 0408 259 994 YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
HOT WATER
If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or
accident which would you rather loseYOUR HOME
or YOUR MORTGAGE
LIFE INSURANCEINCOME PROTECTIONTRAUMA INSURANCE
Glenn Maher4721 5582 or 0419 975 543
Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited
AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397
INSURANCE
CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c
Repairs Replacement of all brands Pensioner discountGuaranteed work
ALL AREAS 247 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service
0419 233 465 4774 9942
HOT WATERFUNERALS
Reflections Funerals
At Reflections we offer care support and understanding to provide a compassionate
Celebration of Life
Reflections is a local family owned company offering
your family the best service and value 24 hours
everyday
Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
bull Bricklaying bull Paving bull Tiling bull Cleaning bull Painting bull Carpentry
WHEN QUALITY COUNTS
BRICKLAYING HANDYMAN BUILDING RENO amp REPAIRS
HANDY MAN
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Joersquos Ultimate Handyman Services
All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
HANDY MAN
0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
BUILDING Concrete Footings Bag Rendering Block Work Window Repairs Saw Cutting Stone Walls Decorative Stone Laying All BrickworkBUILDING REPAIRS Tiles Plastering Carpentry Doors amp Locks Painting Fly Screens Leaky TapsGENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing Rubbish Removal Garden Care Property Maintenance
Licence 62100C
building services pty ltd
Excavation amp Tipper HireMINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER amp 2 TONNE TIPPER
EXCAVATIONS
bull Trenching amp Footings bull Post amp Pier Holes Concrete amp Soil Removal bull Driveways bull Retaining
Walls bull Land Clearing bull Rock Excavation bull Drainage bull Removal of Fill bull Licensed and Insured
bull All General Excavation bull Free Quotes EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer amp Ripper - Conveyors
David La RosaMobile 0418 286 147Office 4733 4466
Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas
ELECTRICIAN
DESIGN bull INSTALLbull MAINTAIN
bull Lighting amp Power Points bull TV amp Phone Outlets bull Smoke Alarms bull 3 in 1 Heaters amp Ceiling Fans bull Stove amp Hot Water bull 24 Hr Emergency Service Available
Visit our website wwwrondyscomau for detailed information about our services
Call 4737 9990 or 0423 877 630Lic No 205620C
Seniors Card accepted
High Quality Work at Fair Prices
Domestic Commercial Industrial For free estimates call Jason
Lic 174994c PH 0411 810 061
JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
ELECTRICIAN
Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
COMPUTER SERVICES
18The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
Free Quotes - No Obligation
Paul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
Ba throom Renova tions Extensions
Ma intenanc e Blocked Dra ins
Ho t Water Broken Pipes
For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing amp Drainage
- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps amp Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted amp guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections
Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
PLUMBERSTRESS FREE PLUMBING
Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
LPG natural gasHot water systems
PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE
Tel 4729 3441 Mob 0432 823 021Email plumbingstressfreeyahoocom
OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved
NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
108 Russell St Emu Plains 4735 6777
LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
FREE QUOTE - Same Day Response Fully Insured
PAINTER
Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
Painters amp Decorators
Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
PET CARE - MINDINGDial A Minder
Pet amp Home Care Personally tailored pet care amp home care
solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453
wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
amp Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more
Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
Western Sydney
Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
PET CARE - GROOMINGNepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
LAWN CARECoochie HydroGreen Lawn Services
Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation amp Greening
Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control
Grass amp Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring amp Treatment
Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemincoochiecomau bull wwwcoochiecomau
LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
Complete Garden MaintenanceLandscape Creations
Fully qualified and insured10 years experience Free Quotes
Call Terry 0410 461 288
Southern SunPainting amp Decorating
Domestic Commercial amp IndustrialPaul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
LEGAL SERVICESFegebank Legal
SOLICITORS amp ATTORNEYSConveyancing Family Law Wills Probate
Tel 4739 5322 mob 0438 000 123Suite 3 8-10 Castlereagh St Penrith
Email legalfegebankcom
19The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
TILT TRAYPRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE
Local and Country Work135 Tonne Capacity
bull Earthmoving Equipment bull Containers bull Site Sheds bull Caravans
Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
TILING
EampM TilingAll Wall amp Floor Tiling20+ years experience
4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
Licence No R97930
TILING
Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
bathroom renovations repair work
Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
RUBBISH REMOVALSimply the best BINS
WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
SMASH REPAIRS
INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
Highlander Scrap Metal amp Recycling Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
JJrsquos SCRAP SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST
VIDEOS TO DVDPRESERVE YOUR
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
VHStapes photographsslides memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
VET
bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof
Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
Supply and fit fascia amp guttering (New amp Old)
Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
bull New roofsbull Roof repairs amp restorationbull Supply amp fit fascia amp guttering bull Bonded asbestos removal bull Supply amp fit insulation
Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634wwwcompleteroofingcomau
Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
YOUR POOL Lic No 105354C
NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93
We supply all your pool needs We recover green pools
Install amp repair solar heating Supply and maintain pumps filters cleaners
Clean pools on regular or casual basis
POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
mind body and soul with Hatha
See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
1800 704 611
Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
SCAFFOLDINGPLUMBER
YOGA
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011 16
ADVERTISE HEREAdvertise your business here for just
bull $25 (single) per monthbull $50 (double) per month
also online at wwwemuleonaygazettecomau
Phone 4773 8974 Email editordistrictgazettecomau
CARPENTRYMATHEW PEARSON CARPENTRYbull Renovations bull Pergolas bull Decks bull Floating floors
bull Built in wardrobes bull Hang doors bull Skirting bull Architraves bull GyprockingPlastering
bull General household maintenance amp much more
FREE QUOTES Contact Mathew on 0439 322 498 or peoscarpentryhotmailcom
Licence No 195360C
Pamela Noal CMC DipCel JPReflections To Share Celebrancy Services
Weddings Namings Celebration of Life Funerals
CELEBRANT
lsquoEnsuring you a personal and sincere
servicersquo 0447 778 870Email reflectionstosharebigpondcom
Carpet amp Upholstery CleaningTile amp Grout Cleaning
Locally owned amp operated On time every time Quality work at competitive prices
1300 557 548 or 4774 9618
ARGYLLCARPET CLEANING
CHILDCAREEMU PLAINS CLUSTER Long Day Care Before And After School Care
Vacation CareMeeting your child care needs
from 6 weeks to 12 years of agePhone 4735 4233
Happy Kids Care and LearningPENRITH CITY CHILDRENrsquoS SERVICES CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Gold Medal Service for all your cleaning needs
bull Regular house cleaningbull Move out and move in cleans
bull Spring cleans and oven cleansbull Office cleaning
For an obligation free quoteCall Jamesrsquo on 1800 1 52637
www1jamescomau
CLEANING
INTERIOR HOUSE CARE
All roof repairs flashing roof vents guttering
downpipesplumbing all carpentry work and
maintenance decks pergolas skylights retaining walls
and odd jobs Credit cards welcome
30 Years Experience Lic No R76576 amp 150377C
Call Ross 0403 815 398 Silverdale
Home amp Building Services from Roof top to
Underground
BUILDERREPAIRS
BOOKKEEPING
helpsavemybookscomau
Stacey Fulton0412 736 401
bull Accounts Payable data entry amp managementbull Accounts Receivable data entry amp management bull Payroll amp Superannuationbull Bank Credit Card and Loan Reconciliationsbull Inventory Controlbull Preparation of BAS IAS bull Administrational Assistancebull Software Setup Training and Assistancebull Fixed Asset Register managementbull PampL Balance Sheet and Cashflow Reports
lsquoKeeping your records up to datersquo
bull Accounts Payable amp Receivable bull Payroll bull Bank Reconciliations bull BAS amp IAS Preparation
bull Registered BAS Agent bull OnsiteOff-siteOnce offRescue Jobs
Contact ndash Faithe 0410 650 924
BOOKKEEPING
Complete cleaning service for your home office new home initial clean and rental
properties Professional honest reliable amp friendly service
Call us for our competitive amp reasonable
CLEANING
free quotes
Mob 0432 221 473 Tel 4737 9962
Gold MedalService for
your home or business
CLEANING WINDOW
amp EXTERIOR CLEANINGRegular Window cleansHigh Pressure Cleaning
All Exterior Eaves GuttersDriveways Pool Surrounds
FOR A FREE QUOTE Phone Peter 0414 614 062 or
Free Call 1800 1 5263
9673 0577
AUTO MECHANIC
AUTO MECHANICRAYrsquoS MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE
Local Friendly amp Reliable Mechanic 0418 869 078
bull EFI Service amp Repairs Lic No 47337 bull Brake Repairs amp Machining bull Log Book Servicing
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Helen 0408 667 916 Dianne 0437 970 513
Balloon Artistry for Any Occasion
Helium Balloons Balloon Topiaries Free Delivery to
Local Area
BALLOON ARTISTRY
BEAUTYAll Your Hair amp Beauty Needs
Makeup - Acrylic Nails - Waxing - Botox - Facials - Microhydrabrasion - Spray Tanning ndash Tuscan Tan amp Naked Tan - School Formal Packages -
Weddings ( in salon and mobile available)
4735 811189 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains
BEAUTY - MAKEUP
Makeup ArtistFOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Weddings amp Special Events
Call Rychelle 0422 201 701
AWNINGS amp CARPORTS
Specialising in Quality Built Structuresph 0425 317 798
Call now for a FREE personalised design amp quoteFlat AwningsGable AwningsCurved AwningsGlass RoomsSteel Frame DecksCarports and PatiosFax 4777 5648Email salespatioonecomau
Simonrsquos Constructions Pty LtdLicNo 215495C
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201117
Quality Affordable Kitchens
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Come and visit our showroom at
U1929 Coombes Dve Penrith
KITCHENS
p 4732 4566 f 4732 4588
wwwjandlkitchenscom
ELECTRICIANMatcan Electrical
bull Domestic amp Commercialbull Installations amp Renovations
bull Telephone amp Computer Networks
0414 490 386 or 4773 9590
If anyone can Matcan
LANDSCAPING
Gardens Decks Retaining Walls Turf-ing Irrigation
Paving amp Garden MaintenanceCall Ben
0448 844 314
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES amp PROP-ERTY MAINTENANCE
Licence No 223594C
IRONING
Too busy to IronKarenrsquos the person to contact
Free pick up amp drop off in Emu Plains amp Leonay
0413 992 365
All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
HOGAN HOT WATER
GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC
Ph 0408 259 994 YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
HOT WATER
If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or
accident which would you rather loseYOUR HOME
or YOUR MORTGAGE
LIFE INSURANCEINCOME PROTECTIONTRAUMA INSURANCE
Glenn Maher4721 5582 or 0419 975 543
Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited
AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397
INSURANCE
CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c
Repairs Replacement of all brands Pensioner discountGuaranteed work
ALL AREAS 247 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service
0419 233 465 4774 9942
HOT WATERFUNERALS
Reflections Funerals
At Reflections we offer care support and understanding to provide a compassionate
Celebration of Life
Reflections is a local family owned company offering
your family the best service and value 24 hours
everyday
Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
bull Bricklaying bull Paving bull Tiling bull Cleaning bull Painting bull Carpentry
WHEN QUALITY COUNTS
BRICKLAYING HANDYMAN BUILDING RENO amp REPAIRS
HANDY MAN
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Joersquos Ultimate Handyman Services
All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
HANDY MAN
0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
BUILDING Concrete Footings Bag Rendering Block Work Window Repairs Saw Cutting Stone Walls Decorative Stone Laying All BrickworkBUILDING REPAIRS Tiles Plastering Carpentry Doors amp Locks Painting Fly Screens Leaky TapsGENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing Rubbish Removal Garden Care Property Maintenance
Licence 62100C
building services pty ltd
Excavation amp Tipper HireMINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER amp 2 TONNE TIPPER
EXCAVATIONS
bull Trenching amp Footings bull Post amp Pier Holes Concrete amp Soil Removal bull Driveways bull Retaining
Walls bull Land Clearing bull Rock Excavation bull Drainage bull Removal of Fill bull Licensed and Insured
bull All General Excavation bull Free Quotes EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer amp Ripper - Conveyors
David La RosaMobile 0418 286 147Office 4733 4466
Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas
ELECTRICIAN
DESIGN bull INSTALLbull MAINTAIN
bull Lighting amp Power Points bull TV amp Phone Outlets bull Smoke Alarms bull 3 in 1 Heaters amp Ceiling Fans bull Stove amp Hot Water bull 24 Hr Emergency Service Available
Visit our website wwwrondyscomau for detailed information about our services
Call 4737 9990 or 0423 877 630Lic No 205620C
Seniors Card accepted
High Quality Work at Fair Prices
Domestic Commercial Industrial For free estimates call Jason
Lic 174994c PH 0411 810 061
JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
ELECTRICIAN
Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
COMPUTER SERVICES
18The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
Free Quotes - No Obligation
Paul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
Ba throom Renova tions Extensions
Ma intenanc e Blocked Dra ins
Ho t Water Broken Pipes
For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing amp Drainage
- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps amp Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted amp guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections
Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
PLUMBERSTRESS FREE PLUMBING
Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
LPG natural gasHot water systems
PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE
Tel 4729 3441 Mob 0432 823 021Email plumbingstressfreeyahoocom
OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved
NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
108 Russell St Emu Plains 4735 6777
LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
FREE QUOTE - Same Day Response Fully Insured
PAINTER
Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
Painters amp Decorators
Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
PET CARE - MINDINGDial A Minder
Pet amp Home Care Personally tailored pet care amp home care
solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453
wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
amp Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more
Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
Western Sydney
Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
PET CARE - GROOMINGNepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
LAWN CARECoochie HydroGreen Lawn Services
Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation amp Greening
Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control
Grass amp Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring amp Treatment
Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemincoochiecomau bull wwwcoochiecomau
LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
Complete Garden MaintenanceLandscape Creations
Fully qualified and insured10 years experience Free Quotes
Call Terry 0410 461 288
Southern SunPainting amp Decorating
Domestic Commercial amp IndustrialPaul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
LEGAL SERVICESFegebank Legal
SOLICITORS amp ATTORNEYSConveyancing Family Law Wills Probate
Tel 4739 5322 mob 0438 000 123Suite 3 8-10 Castlereagh St Penrith
Email legalfegebankcom
19The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
TILT TRAYPRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE
Local and Country Work135 Tonne Capacity
bull Earthmoving Equipment bull Containers bull Site Sheds bull Caravans
Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
TILING
EampM TilingAll Wall amp Floor Tiling20+ years experience
4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
Licence No R97930
TILING
Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
bathroom renovations repair work
Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
RUBBISH REMOVALSimply the best BINS
WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
SMASH REPAIRS
INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
Highlander Scrap Metal amp Recycling Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
JJrsquos SCRAP SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST
VIDEOS TO DVDPRESERVE YOUR
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
VHStapes photographsslides memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
VET
bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof
Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
Supply and fit fascia amp guttering (New amp Old)
Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
bull New roofsbull Roof repairs amp restorationbull Supply amp fit fascia amp guttering bull Bonded asbestos removal bull Supply amp fit insulation
Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634wwwcompleteroofingcomau
Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
YOUR POOL Lic No 105354C
NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93
We supply all your pool needs We recover green pools
Install amp repair solar heating Supply and maintain pumps filters cleaners
Clean pools on regular or casual basis
POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
mind body and soul with Hatha
See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
1800 704 611
Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
SCAFFOLDINGPLUMBER
YOGA
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 201117
Quality Affordable Kitchens
Enquire about a Free Consultation
Come and visit our showroom at
U1929 Coombes Dve Penrith
KITCHENS
p 4732 4566 f 4732 4588
wwwjandlkitchenscom
ELECTRICIANMatcan Electrical
bull Domestic amp Commercialbull Installations amp Renovations
bull Telephone amp Computer Networks
0414 490 386 or 4773 9590
If anyone can Matcan
LANDSCAPING
Gardens Decks Retaining Walls Turf-ing Irrigation
Paving amp Garden MaintenanceCall Ben
0448 844 314
HERITAGE LANDSCAPES amp PROP-ERTY MAINTENANCE
Licence No 223594C
IRONING
Too busy to IronKarenrsquos the person to contact
Free pick up amp drop off in Emu Plains amp Leonay
0413 992 365
All Brands of Hot Water Systems Replaced All Hot Water Problems Solved
HOGAN HOT WATER
GAS SOLAR ELECTRIC
Ph 0408 259 994 YOUR LOCAL HOT WATER SPECIALIST
HOT WATER
If you were to die tomorrow or were unable to work due to a sickness or
accident which would you rather loseYOUR HOME
or YOUR MORTGAGE
LIFE INSURANCEINCOME PROTECTIONTRAUMA INSURANCE
Glenn Maher4721 5582 or 0419 975 543
Authorised Representative of Pivotal Financial Advisers Limited
AFSL 237857 ABN 13 085 335 397
INSURANCE
CHEAPER HOTWATER Piping Hot Plumbing lic 195703c
Repairs Replacement of all brands Pensioner discountGuaranteed work
ALL AREAS 247 SAME DAY SERVICE Call Graham for local service
0419 233 465 4774 9942
HOT WATERFUNERALS
Reflections Funerals
At Reflections we offer care support and understanding to provide a compassionate
Celebration of Life
Reflections is a local family owned company offering
your family the best service and value 24 hours
everyday
Reflections bull 4732 4440 bull
HANDY MAN
For friendly reliable service contact us on 0409 393 243 or 4735 1175Lic No
221280C
Frank amp
Ollyrsquos
30 YEARS EXPERIENCEFULLY INSURED amp FREE QUOTES
bull Bricklaying bull Paving bull Tiling bull Cleaning bull Painting bull Carpentry
WHEN QUALITY COUNTS
BRICKLAYING HANDYMAN BUILDING RENO amp REPAIRS
HANDY MAN
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Joersquos Ultimate Handyman Services
All Aspects of Building and Building Repairs
HANDY MAN
0422 765 397lsquoService with a smilersquo
BUILDING Concrete Footings Bag Rendering Block Work Window Repairs Saw Cutting Stone Walls Decorative Stone Laying All BrickworkBUILDING REPAIRS Tiles Plastering Carpentry Doors amp Locks Painting Fly Screens Leaky TapsGENERAL JOBS Lawn Mowing Rubbish Removal Garden Care Property Maintenance
Licence 62100C
building services pty ltd
Excavation amp Tipper HireMINI EXCAVATOR RUBBER TRACKS ROCK BREAKER amp 2 TONNE TIPPER
EXCAVATIONS
bull Trenching amp Footings bull Post amp Pier Holes Concrete amp Soil Removal bull Driveways bull Retaining
Walls bull Land Clearing bull Rock Excavation bull Drainage bull Removal of Fill bull Licensed and Insured
bull All General Excavation bull Free Quotes EXCAVATION - Buckets 300 to 450 - Mud buckets -Tight Access Specialist - 700mm wide able to fit through door - Hammer amp Ripper - Conveyors
David La RosaMobile 0418 286 147Office 4733 4466
Quality Services at an Affordable Price Servicing all Areas
ELECTRICIAN
DESIGN bull INSTALLbull MAINTAIN
bull Lighting amp Power Points bull TV amp Phone Outlets bull Smoke Alarms bull 3 in 1 Heaters amp Ceiling Fans bull Stove amp Hot Water bull 24 Hr Emergency Service Available
Visit our website wwwrondyscomau for detailed information about our services
Call 4737 9990 or 0423 877 630Lic No 205620C
Seniors Card accepted
High Quality Work at Fair Prices
Domestic Commercial Industrial For free estimates call Jason
Lic 174994c PH 0411 810 061
JRF Electr ical ELECTRICIAN
Power on Electrical
For all your electrical needs
ELECTRICIAN
Competitive rates Free quotes Quality guaranteed
Call Scott 0415 873 103
COMPUTER SERVICES
18The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
Free Quotes - No Obligation
Paul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
Ba throom Renova tions Extensions
Ma intenanc e Blocked Dra ins
Ho t Water Broken Pipes
For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing amp Drainage
- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps amp Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted amp guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections
Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
PLUMBERSTRESS FREE PLUMBING
Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
LPG natural gasHot water systems
PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE
Tel 4729 3441 Mob 0432 823 021Email plumbingstressfreeyahoocom
OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved
NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
108 Russell St Emu Plains 4735 6777
LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
FREE QUOTE - Same Day Response Fully Insured
PAINTER
Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
Painters amp Decorators
Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
PET CARE - MINDINGDial A Minder
Pet amp Home Care Personally tailored pet care amp home care
solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453
wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
amp Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more
Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
Western Sydney
Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
PET CARE - GROOMINGNepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
LAWN CARECoochie HydroGreen Lawn Services
Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation amp Greening
Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control
Grass amp Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring amp Treatment
Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemincoochiecomau bull wwwcoochiecomau
LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
Complete Garden MaintenanceLandscape Creations
Fully qualified and insured10 years experience Free Quotes
Call Terry 0410 461 288
Southern SunPainting amp Decorating
Domestic Commercial amp IndustrialPaul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
LEGAL SERVICESFegebank Legal
SOLICITORS amp ATTORNEYSConveyancing Family Law Wills Probate
Tel 4739 5322 mob 0438 000 123Suite 3 8-10 Castlereagh St Penrith
Email legalfegebankcom
19The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
TILT TRAYPRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE
Local and Country Work135 Tonne Capacity
bull Earthmoving Equipment bull Containers bull Site Sheds bull Caravans
Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
TILING
EampM TilingAll Wall amp Floor Tiling20+ years experience
4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
Licence No R97930
TILING
Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
bathroom renovations repair work
Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
RUBBISH REMOVALSimply the best BINS
WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
SMASH REPAIRS
INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
Highlander Scrap Metal amp Recycling Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
JJrsquos SCRAP SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST
VIDEOS TO DVDPRESERVE YOUR
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
VHStapes photographsslides memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
VET
bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof
Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
Supply and fit fascia amp guttering (New amp Old)
Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
bull New roofsbull Roof repairs amp restorationbull Supply amp fit fascia amp guttering bull Bonded asbestos removal bull Supply amp fit insulation
Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634wwwcompleteroofingcomau
Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
YOUR POOL Lic No 105354C
NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93
We supply all your pool needs We recover green pools
Install amp repair solar heating Supply and maintain pumps filters cleaners
Clean pools on regular or casual basis
POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
mind body and soul with Hatha
See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
1800 704 611
Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
SCAFFOLDINGPLUMBER
YOGA
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
18The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured
Free Quotes - No Obligation
Paul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter 24 Hoursmdash7 Days
Ba throom Renova tions Extensions
Ma intenanc e Blocked Dra ins
Ho t Water Broken Pipes
For friendly amp reliable service contact
Simon Parnell on 0410 421 573
24 hour Maintenance on Plumbing amp Drainage
- Blocked drains cleared with electric eel - Taps amp Toilets no job too small- Hot water services quoted amp guaranteed- Water jetter services- Camera inspections
Contact Paul on 0405 184 516
PLUMBING
PLUMBERSTRESS FREE PLUMBING
Lic No 181864CNo call out feeQuote up front
LPG natural gasHot water systems
PLUMBING - GASFITTING - DRAINAGE
Tel 4729 3441 Mob 0432 823 021Email plumbingstressfreeyahoocom
OVEN CLEANINGHATE CLEANING YOUR OVEN
Get Western Cleaning Solutions to do it for youWestern Cleaning Solution use a specialised
steaming machine that steams at 170 degrees to ensure that the best possible results are achieved
NO FUMES bull NO HARSH CHEMICALS bull NO FUSS$60
Call Bob on 0417 262 706 or 4774 0026 (AH)
Extreme Oven Conditions May Incur An Additional Charge Loyalty Discounts Can Apply
MUSIC TUITION
PAINT
lowast House Paints lowast Automotive Paints
Professional Colour Matching Available BEST PAINT BEST ADVICE
108 Russell St Emu Plains 4735 6777
LAWNMOWINGGordons Mowing amp Slashing
0421 757 944
bull Lawn Mowing bull Hedging bull Annual Maintenance Servicebull Weeding bull Rubbish Removal bull Odd Jobs amp Much More
FREE QUOTE - Same Day Response Fully Insured
PAINTER
Ron Hallesy
Ring Ron For A Quote
4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience
Painters amp Decorators
Lic 2411C
PET CARE - GROOMING
Dog Grooming Salon and Pet
Boutique
Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492
open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3
PET CARE - MINDINGDial A Minder
Pet amp Home Care Personally tailored pet care amp home care
solutions to suit you amp your petrsquos every need
- No more kennels or catteries - Act NOW -
Melina 0412 971 110 or 4733 2453
wwwdialamindercomau
Specials on Pumps Filters Chlorinators
amp Pool Cleaners Whole New Spa Range and much more
Western Sydney Pool Services
SPRING INTO SUMMER SPECIALS
SAVE ON WATER
Come in and see the new water saving products
Business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
133 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 5322
POOL SERVICES
Western Sydney
Pool ServicesPumps Filters Chlorinators
NEW RANGE of Pool Cleaners
Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
bull Sat 9am - 2pm bull Sun 9am -1pm
132 Russell St Emu Plains
4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)
PET CARE - GROOMINGNepean Mountains Dog Grooming Established 1990
Special care with older dogs
4735 25580427 352 558
Unit 314 Smith Street Emu Plains
LAWN CARECoochie HydroGreen Lawn Services
Organic Soil Conditioning Liquid Fertilisation amp Greening
Soil Moisture Retainers (Wetters) Lawn Insect Pest Control
Grass amp Broadleaf Weed Control Lawn Disease Monitoring amp Treatment
Fabian Gemin 0401 701 322
fgemincoochiecomau bull wwwcoochiecomau
LAWNS amp GARDENSLawnmowing from $25
Complete Garden MaintenanceLandscape Creations
Fully qualified and insured10 years experience Free Quotes
Call Terry 0410 461 288
Southern SunPainting amp Decorating
Domestic Commercial amp IndustrialPaul Kowalczuk Lic No 191875C
Mb 0408 741 548
LEGAL SERVICESFegebank Legal
SOLICITORS amp ATTORNEYSConveyancing Family Law Wills Probate
Tel 4739 5322 mob 0438 000 123Suite 3 8-10 Castlereagh St Penrith
Email legalfegebankcom
19The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
TILT TRAYPRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE
Local and Country Work135 Tonne Capacity
bull Earthmoving Equipment bull Containers bull Site Sheds bull Caravans
Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
TILING
EampM TilingAll Wall amp Floor Tiling20+ years experience
4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
Licence No R97930
TILING
Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
bathroom renovations repair work
Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
RUBBISH REMOVALSimply the best BINS
WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
SMASH REPAIRS
INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
Highlander Scrap Metal amp Recycling Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
JJrsquos SCRAP SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST
VIDEOS TO DVDPRESERVE YOUR
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
VHStapes photographsslides memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
VET
bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof
Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
Supply and fit fascia amp guttering (New amp Old)
Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
bull New roofsbull Roof repairs amp restorationbull Supply amp fit fascia amp guttering bull Bonded asbestos removal bull Supply amp fit insulation
Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634wwwcompleteroofingcomau
Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
YOUR POOL Lic No 105354C
NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93
We supply all your pool needs We recover green pools
Install amp repair solar heating Supply and maintain pumps filters cleaners
Clean pools on regular or casual basis
POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
mind body and soul with Hatha
See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
1800 704 611
Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
SCAFFOLDINGPLUMBER
YOGA
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
19The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
TILT TRAYPRO-TILT TILT TRAY SERVICE
Local and Country Work135 Tonne Capacity
bull Earthmoving Equipment bull Containers bull Site Sheds bull Caravans
Call Nathan on 0419 439 668 or email protiltmsncom
TILING
EampM TilingAll Wall amp Floor Tiling20+ years experience
4732 4298 or 0418 250 293
Licence No R97930
TILING
Silver Service Tiling All aspects of tiling
bathroom renovations repair work
Shane - 0418 439 992 ah 4774 2511
Free call
1 800 50 2468
Si mply the best BI NS
2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery
RUBBISH REMOVALSimply the best BINS
WASHER REPAIRS
Washers Dryers amp Dishwashers
Family Business
Est 40 Years
bull DISHWASHERS bull INSURANCE CLAIMS bull PENSIONER CONCESSIONS
4773 8242
0417 657 410
SMASH REPAIRS
INSURANCE AND PRIVATE WORK
15 SMITH STREET EMU PLAINS PHONE 4735 4811
Highlander Scrap Metal amp Recycling Scrap Metal Wanted For Recycling
bull Fridges bull Cookers bull Washers bull Metal itemsinc TVs computers cables and car batteries
SCRAP METAL
SCRAP METAL
We pick up amp remove all types of metal at your conveniencebull All Scrap Metal bull CarsCar PartsBatteries bull All White-goods bull All Electrical Appliances bull Swing SetsBikes etc
Free Pick-uP Anywhere Any Time
Phone 4721 1937 or 0415 989 421 or 0434 397 211 Email denton53optusnetcomau
JJrsquos SCRAP SCRAP METAL REMOVALIST
VIDEOS TO DVDPRESERVE YOUR
PRECIOUS MEMORIES
VHStapes photographsslides memorial tributes to professionally edited DVD movies
Ph 4753 7761wwwblackdogmemoriescomau
VET
bull Full service Hospital bull Puppy training classes bull Cat boarding facilities bull House calls available bull Catering for all companion animals bull Special interest in birds
1 Station Street EMU PLAINS 4735 3268
wwwrailwayrowvetscomau
ldquoWe treat your pets like our ownrdquo
Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909
POOLS amp SPAS
bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners
ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof
Roof Restoration Repairs Re-ridging Extensions
Supply and fit fascia amp guttering (New amp Old)
Phone Greg License No 63551C
License N 86216C
0418 446 590 4773 8634
Lic No 86216C
bull New roofsbull Roof repairs amp restorationbull Supply amp fit fascia amp guttering bull Bonded asbestos removal bull Supply amp fit insulation
Phone Greg0418 446 590 or 4773 8634wwwcompleteroofingcomau
Accredited PinkBatt Specialist
POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH
YOUR POOL Lic No 105354C
NEPEAN POOL CARE 4773-9977 Mob 0408 96 95 93
We supply all your pool needs We recover green pools
Install amp repair solar heating Supply and maintain pumps filters cleaners
Clean pools on regular or casual basis
POOLS amp SPASFour Seasons Pool Heating
SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806
FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains
New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes
YOGANurture your
mind body and soul with Hatha
See current timetable online at wwwyogaembracecomau
or call Tracey on 0419 292 420First class is free
All ages and levels
25 of profit donated to Premierrsquos Flood Relief fund
All removed Free From your home or businessPlease phone Trevor 0468 575 934
Email smurthwai8aolcom
ldquoFor all Your Scaffold Needsrdquo
1800 704 611
Locally owned Supporting Our
Community
SCAFFOLDINGPLUMBER
YOGA
Suzanne Ellis - Ph 0413 923 791wwwblaxlandyogablogspotcom
Yogaclasses
Mention this ad for a free class
For adults seniors teens and kids
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816
20 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011
Community NoticeboardArthritis Foundation Meeting2nd Wednesday each month930am meet amp greetCWA Hall Tindale St Penrith
St Andrews Uniting ChurchFriendship Club3rd Tuesday of the month
Glenbrook Historical Society3rd Wednesday each monthGlenbrook Girl Guide Hut130pm Ph 4751 3275
PROBUS GlenbrookBlaxland3rd Friday each month10am - 12noonGlenbrook Uniting Church
NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st
Evening VIEW Club3rd Monday of each monthP Veronica on 0410 553 272 BM amp Pnth Dist Orchid Society4th Friday of each month8pm Melrose Hall GWHPark St Emu PlainsP Jan 4739 3502
Glenbrook Toastmasters2nd amp 4th Wednesday monthlyGlenbrook Guide Hall 730pmP 0408 692 770
Emu Plains Lions Club1st amp 3rd Wednesday of monthLeonay Sports amp Rec club730pm P 4736 4408
Lower Blue Mtns Mens Shed2nd Tuesday amp 4th Saturday19 Calver Ave Mt Riverview9am - 12pm P 4751 6819
BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau
Mountains Fencing Club Monday Nights 745pmMM Neighbourhood CtrLawson P0412 421 786mountainsfencingcomau
Playgroup - the Mighty MightsTuesdays - 10am - 12noonEmu Heights Community CentreP Vanessa 0414 581 513
Bridge ClubWednesday Nights 630pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook p 4735 6048
Emu Heights Little Rebels PlaygroupEmu Heights Neighbourhood Centre930am - 1130amP Tanya 4735 2183
Carpet BowlsFriday 1pm - 4pmSt Finbars Church HallGlenbrook
Sing Australia - PenrithWednesday Nights 730pmP Doreen 4721 2841
Nepean Valley Physical CultureWednesdays from 4pmMelrose Hall Emu PlainsE nvpccoptusnetcomau
Rose Society (Nepean Blue Mountains amp Hawkesbury Region)1st Saturday Monthly 10amJamisontown Public SchoolP Glynis 4735 1730
Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway1st Sunday of the month 10am httpinfobluemountainsnetaurailwascoe
Zonta Club of Nepean Valley1st Tuesday month 630pmNepean Shores P 4739 5696
Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816