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Telegraph Point Community News
Compiled and Published by Telegraph Point Community Association Inc. ABN 94 952 761 559
Issue 322 17th February 2021 Website: www.telegraphpoint.com.au Enquiries: [email protected]
This newsletter is published with the valued assistance of
U3A on the Wilson River A couple of weeks ago, more than 20 members of U3A Kempsey took advantage of the cooler conditions and paddled the beautiful Wilson River followed by a very tasty lunch at the local club. U3A Kempsey are regular paddlers on the Wilson, and members love the beautiful park and excellent facilities under the bridge.
If any foot-loose and retired locals are looking for new activities to get involved with, the local U3A groups have quite a lot happening.
At U3A, members share their skills and knowledge to provide each other with interest groups, courses and social activities. U3A stands for University of the Third Age - the 'third age' is defined by the time in a person’s life when they
have the opportunity to undertake learning for its own sake. There is no minimum age to join, but the focus is on people who are no longer in full-time employment or raising a family and who now have the time to follow their own interests.
There are U3A centres in both Kempsey and Port Macquarie offering opportunities to learn or enjoy a wide range of activities. New courses include Contemporary Military Operations and Trading the Financial Markets, plus they offer a large range of exercise-based classes both indoor and outdoor: Meanders, Balance ‘n’ Bones, Yoga, Fitness, Stretch and Balance, Canoeing/Kayaking, Tuesday Tappers, Table Tennis, Shibashi and Gardening; and some activities to stretch creative brains: Card Making, Drawing and Painting, French, Films, Novel Adventures, Scintillating Short Stories, Drumming and Ukulele, Classical Music Appreciation, Photography; as well as social games: Scrabble, Chess, Card Games, Crosswords.
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Telegraph Point Community Association News
Telegraph Point Community News is the newsletter of the Telegraph Point Community Association Incorporated. The views expressed in the newsletter are those of the authors and submitters and are not necessarily those of the TPCA Inc. or its
members. Your contributions are welcome. Please send submissions to the editor, [email protected] We prefer unformatted Word documents with any photos as separate files.
Telegraph Point Community Association President’s Report
Hi Telepointers
The TPCA committee met on 27 January for our first meeting of this year. Gaylene, the Treasurer, reported that costs in running the hall are continually increasing. It was noted that the rates alone have increased by $800 this year due to the new sewerage scheme. Insurance costs continue to rise following the devastating Black Summer bushfires. We are in the process of seeking quotes for repairs to/replacement of the stairs on the northern side of the building, which are currently unsafe and closed off.
Over the past 12 months during the pandemic and reduced use of the hall, we have been relying heavily on the advertising in our newsletter for income. We need to come up with some fundraising activities and any ideas and suggestions will be welcomed.
A Culinary Workshop is to be held in the hall on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm which is a free cooking workshop. Join us for a fun hands-on culinary experience with the Wholesome Collective and enjoy being fed and watered by these wonderful nutritional experts! You will walk away with some healthy meal ideas and learn some simple dietary tricks and tips to transform your day to day cooking. There are limited spaces and registration is essential so sign up at www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Community-Culture/Events/Wholesome-Collective-Workshops. Those who attend will receive a free nutrition and cook book.
I'm happy to report that Council has installed the cover over the fish cleaning table at Log Wharf Reserve. We are working with Council to progress our plan for Log Wharf Reserve.
I remind all the amateur photographers of all ages in our community to enter our photo competition which has been extended to the end of February. There are some great prizes on offer. The photos will be on display in the hall in conjunction with the Rural Halls Photo Exhibition from 12 to 19 March 2021.
I encourage all community members to enter articles to our terrific newsletter and submit information to our website.
Sue Pike.
The next community association meeting will be held on Wednesday February 24th at the community hall. If anyone is interested in helping to put together the newsletter, get involved in preserving our local history, or volunteer in any capacity, your assistance would be very much appreciated.
Please consider joining the Telegraph Point Community Association Come along to our meetings in the new year and take part in local community activities
Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month. Come and have your say on the future direction of Telegraph Point, or by email the association:
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The Spanish Rose of Tele Point, Rosa Belcher has been socialising again. On Wednesday she hosted morning tea for the Port Macquarie Hastings Mayor, Peta Pinson. Peta had attended Rosa's 102nd birthday celebration in November last year but wanted to have some 'one on one' time with Rosa to have a chat and listen to Rosa's stories of her life.
We ended up in the garden singing Spanish songs with Rosa demonstrating her prowess on the castanets. Rosa had a great time and really appreciates the Mayor taking time out from her busy schedule and showing such a personal interest in her. Submitted by Sue Pike.
The childrens’ playground at the Telegraph Point Sports and Rec Club is coming along beautifully! The colours are amazing and the kids will soon have something extra to keep them entertained.
Good news for the fishers of Tele Point. The fish cleaning table at Log Wharf Reserve now has its cover. It even has a solar light included for nighttime fish cleaning.
Alex Irving Solicitor
Conveyancing,
wills, estates,
litigation
Cowral Creek Road, Bellangary 2446
Tel: 6587 5112
Fax: 6587 5113
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The Markets Are Back! TELEGRAPH POINT MARKETS
SUNDAY 21st MARCH Sports & Rec Club in Mooney St
8AM TO 12 NOON Local Produce Stalls
Local Artists
Handicrafts & Gifts
Trash & Treasure
Sausage Sizzle
Linda Graham 0412 952 929 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/TelePointMarkets
Spaces are $5 and vendors are welcome at 7am for an 8am start.
ART CLASSES AT TELE POINT
Using Acrylic paint and other mediums, learn how to express and create unique pieces of art at your own
pace in a fun atmosphere. Classes are held every Friday from 10am to 2pm.
Morning tea is provided. For more information about the class please contact
Gail on 0406884076 or 65858223
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Tele Point Hair
Creative Cuts, Colours and Styles Enjoy your FREE intense scalp
massage with every colour!
Wednesday to Friday 9am-5pm Saturdays 9am - noon
Evenings by appointment
Phone 6585 0009 167 Mooney Street, Telegraph Point
In the old brick Post Office
What to plant?
Recent misty mornings tell us that the season is soon to turn toward Autumn -great JOY for this gardener! So what should (or shouldn't) you and I be planting in our gardens at this time of year?
In my experience it's already too late for eggplant, capsicum and pumpkins. And February is about the last month for planting beans and corn, and for transplanting tomato and cucumber, etc - those summer crops enjoy the sun and warmth but this will run out in 3 months or so. Zucchini and squash take less time to get to maturity, so they can usually be happily planted into March.
February and March is the perfect time to be planting potato and garlic around here. The potatoes will grow beautifully through Autumn, and can be harvested anytime the tubers are large enough, or left to be dug after the frost burns them off. Garlic will soldier on through the winter and march towards harvest in November or December.
February is time to get serious about the brassica family that loves the cool and cold months, especially cabbage, broccoli and cauli that take months to grow to harvest. And the kales will provide a bountiful leaf harvest for many months.
Other crops we are planting each fortnight during this period are beetroot, the choi's, carrots, Chinese cabbage, leek, onions, peas, silverbeet, spinach, and chard. And lots of lettuce. Lots of lettuce. So happy to have Cos back on the menu this week - we have missed her!
Happy planting! Desley, Homegrown Organics—Masters Of Fresh
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Dear Residents,
Last month the brigade has been a little quiet with only a couple of incidents which is a nice change compared to this time last year.
Again good response times and crew turnouts. Thanks team.
Our refrigerator finally packed it in recently and thankfully a good samaritan has donated a new one. A big shout out and thankyou to Josh Backhouse for his generosity. Thanks also to Stacey for making this happen.
Special thanks to Joel for engineering and repairing our broken rideon lawn mower, saved the brigade a substantial amount of money, well done.
Our brigade is now open again on Monday evenings from 7pm, Covid19 conditions still apply (closed on public holiday Mondays).
Fire Permits Landholders are required to obtain a fire permit before commencing any burning. Local residents are encouraged to contact our local brigade to arrange a permit request. The Telegraph Point brigade phone number is 65850103. As many of our permit officers also work full time, our station is not normally attended and it can take up to seven days for us to get back to you. Please be patient with us and leave a message. We will attempt to return your call as soon as possible and make an appointment to meet you on site. You aren’t guaranteed a permit; however, should you receive one you must notify RFS online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify or if you don't have internet access, call the fire control centre 1300 643 262 (1300 MID COAST) and your neighbours at least 24 hours in advance of commencing the burn.
Telegraph Point Hardwood Timbers-Saw-milling and Logging
Sourcing private property timbers and supplying quality
sawn coastal hardwoods
Ph/Fax 6585 0225 E: [email protected]
320 Cooperabung Drive Telegraph Point
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Approval conditions impacting permit requests include but are not limited to the following: 1. What is being burned. 2. Size / Area of burn pile. 3. Location. 4. Water sources. 5. Residential area exclusion zones. Once you have received your conditional permit, before you light the fire, please check that there are: 1. Favourable weather conditions forecasted, in particular low winds. 2. You meet all conditions of the permit. 3. NO total fire bans(TOBAN) or a high fire danger rating.
Member Recruitment There are many reasons to join the NSW RFS. You
may want to protect your families, your friends, your
home and assets, your community, and your way of
life.
Volunteering also offers the opportunity to learn new
and valuable skills that will not only assist you in your
voluntary role but in day to day life and even your
workplace. It provides a great opportunity to meet
people you wouldn't normally meet.
The NSW RFS relies on a team of dedicated women
and men who fulfil a range of important roles, both on
the fire ground and ‘behind the scenes’ such as
administration, communications, catering, community
engagement and operational logistics support. No
matter what your interests or experience, there's a
role for nearly everyone.
Becoming a volunteer with the NSW RFS is easy. To
make an application, contact Telegraph Point brigade
Captain on 0429913787 or leave a message on
65850103 or come down to the fire station and say
g’day on a Monday night from 7pm.
Donations - Tax deductable Just a reminder that if you wish to donate to our
brigade that all donations over $2 are tax deductable
and a receipt will be issued.
If you wish to make a donation just give me a call or
by simply dropping a few coins into the donation
boxes at the Service Station, Riverview Tavern, Sport
& Rec. Club and Ricardoes Tomatoes, if you cannot
see them, just ask, every little bit helps.
In an emergency call “000”
Please remember "000" is for emergencies only.
Thank you, Jim Grieve, Captain. 0429913787 11th February 2021.
Landholder Coastal Harvestable Water Rights
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is seeking feedback on the Coastal Harvestable Rights Review. The review aims to explore the potential benefits and implications of increasing the amount of water allowed to be captured in coastal draining regions. The DPI is seeking to engage with the community and businesses about improving access to water and seeks feedback on he Coastal Harvestable Rights Review discussion paper.
Community feedback is a valuable source of information to help ensure decisions about improving access to water are well informed. The public consultation and submission period will run from Monday, 8 February until Monday, 5 April 2021. Find out more at Water NSW.
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The Port Macquarie – Hastings Council will be delivering 10 local culinary workshops and participants will be able to enjoy a complimentary feed and will receive a free nutritional cookbook at all these sessions. Register online pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Wholesome-Collective
Wholesome Collective Workshops will be held at :
• Telegraph Point Community Hall on Wednesday 10th March from 6-7.30pm
• Rollands Plains Community Hall on Thursday 11th March.
The fun hands-on culinary experience with the Wholesome Collective and enjoy being fed and watered by these wonderful nutritional experts! You will walk away with some healthy meal ideas and learn some simple dietary tricks and tips to transform your day to day cooking.
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SCREEN TIME
When I think of TV comedy shows, I tend to think mainly of American or British shows. Everyone knows “Seinfeld” and “Friends” and some of us of..er..a certain age might remember “Are You Being Served?”, for example. If you look through TV guides and streaming lists, you could easily think that Britain and the U.S.A were, and are, the only countries which produced television comedy. There are, however, a few sit-coms from other cultures which are often overlooked.
Canada has been quietly making some excellent television, of all genres, since the start of television itself, but it has mostly been overshadowed by its louder and rather more aggressive neighbour, the U.S.A (sorry, Americans. I’m generalising here, of course. Nothing personal).
One might initially expect Canadian humour to be just another version of American humour. However, there is a quirkiness in Canadian TV comedy that marks it as quite separate from its over-the-border neighbour.
Perhaps the most famous Canadian sit-com is “Schitts Creek”,which began its life in a very understated way and, six seasons later, managed to take out eleven 2020 Emmy awards. If you haven’t introduced yourself to “Schitt’s Creek”, you really should have a look. The great Catherine O’Hara’s performance as Moira, the matriarch of the central family alone is worth the price of admission, as they say. However, there are a couple of other Canadian sit-coms which are worth checking out.
“Corner Gas” is an older, as in, the early 2000s, comedy set in the fictional small, as in tiny, town of Dog River, Saskatchewan. The series starts when a city dweller, Lacey Burrows, leaves Toronto to take over the small Dog River cafe she has inherited from her recently deceased aunt. The cafe is next to (well, Dog River is so small, everything is “next to” everything else) the petrol (gas) station run by Brett Leroy, a Dog River native.
Lacey meets the various and eccentric citizens of Dog River, including the local police force, consisting of two very funny
laid-back officers, one a Dog River native and the other a rookie.
The humour in “Corner Gas” is mostly word and character based. In other words, it’s witty and subtle, especially compared to mainstream American comedy.
It’s charming and wryly amusing and doesn’t rely on pratfalls or one-liners. It’s worth watching a few episodes to get attuned to the style of comedy. It really does grow on you, and it occurred to me as I was re-watching it, that it differs from most American comedy in that the creators have real affection for the characters. Some of them may not be the “brightest crayons in the box” as they say, but they are never ridiculed.
There are six seasons of “Corner Gas” on Amazon Prime and you should, of course, begin at Season 1, episode 1, in which Lacey arrives at Dog River.
Netflix has another Canadian sit-com which I think is really worth giving a go. “Kim’s Convenience” revolves around a Canadian/Korean family who own a convenience store in Toronto. Once again the humour is character-driven and quirky. Mr. Kim, the father of the family, is opinionated and pompous, but always looking out for his family. His wife volunteers at her local church and they have two adult children. The daughter June is at art school and the son, Jung, works at a car dealership.
Like “Corner Gas’, the humour is subtle and witty and the performances hilarious. Mr. Kim’s (“Appa”) pompous nature is the basic through-line of the show, but the various plot lines involving the rest of the family are very funny. “Kim’s Convenience” streams on Netflix and there are four seasons to enjoy.
It occurs to me that one of the real bonuses of steaming services, like Netflix and Amazon, is that they are very content-hungry. To keep subscribers happy, they need a lot of shows and consequently they have had to look beyond mainstream American television. The result is that we now have many TV shows and movies to which we would otherwise never have access.
If you’ve watched “Friends” and “Seinfeld” and are looking for something a bit different, I suggest giving these TV shows a go, and who knows, one of these days they might bring back some early Australian TV comedies, like “My Name’s McGooley, What’s Yours?”. My fingers are crossed.
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100 years…..
Telegraph Point. [From our Correspondent.]
We are having a splendid year for grass. Rain every few days makes the country good to look upon. Every candidate from this centre who sat far the Q.C. examination passed. Following: are the successful scholars: — Muriel Hack, Dulcie Rowsell, Iris Fage, Arthur Bones, Boy Sinclair, Jack Chelman. We congratulate the teacher, Mr. Somerville, also the pupils. The Digger fishermen seem to be squealing, too. Now I contend that the figures they quote substantiate what I advocate, viz., the closing of a portion of the harbour against net fishing. If four men can catch 2000 fish in ton days, which quantity approximates 35 baskets of fish, and being high quality fish, they would bring £3 a basket, or £105, in the markets, or £26 odd per man for ten days sport, not work, yours is only a fool argument, methinks. Get to work and have the harbour closed against nets and take online fishing. Nets are only superfluous in your trade. Now Diggers, old sports, I am not rubbing it in, - but merely offering good advice, for you will not only supplement, sport for work, but make better money than the dairy men you try to castigate? Carry this ten days' remuneration on throughout the year and you will find that you will be more than able to buy a crust. You see I am only using your figures for the basis of this small argument. Now let me say just here that many up-river people are paying municipal rates, and only ask for British fair play in the protection of their assets, and I happen to be one of the victims. AIso, that the hordes of fish which trespass in your harbour never get a chance to get up the river to spawn, and, in
consequence, we are unable to get a smell, let alone a meal of fish. Also, that working men in your town need fish, and should not be denied the right to supplement their meat supply through the netting of very corner of the harbour. The tourist business is going to be great if the enticement is sufficient. I have no word to say against the Australians engaged in the fishing industry, not one, and I certainly do think the closing of a portion of the harbour would assist and not hinder the net fishermen. For spawning would take place up on the river foreshores and thus treble the quantity of fish for the benefit of all concerned. Now, Diggers, old sports, I have not dealt with your letter like I would have one that appeared some weeks ago by another writer. You are great writers if that is your own composition. It appears to me to be more like the work of some down-at-the-heel journalist who would do the like for a couple of beers. Buy a line and an easy chair and cut out the net. Mr. John Stewart is spending a short holiday here. He is full of valuable information for men on the land. His observant eye never fails to see improvements in agriculture, etc., and his position as G.S. Bank valuer takes him far afield, hence the wonderful store of knowledge. Quite a number of residents have been laid aside for a few days with some malady or other. Mrs. McLachlan and family are busily engaged packing furniture, etc, and are leaving here this week to take up residence in their newly acquired home at Auburn, Sydney. They take with them our best wishes for their future welfare. A farewell social was tendered Mrs. McLachlan and family on Monday evening last, a report of which will be forwarded for next issue.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112735678
Telegraph Point. [From our Correspondent.]
Quite a number from here went to Port Macquarie to see, and some to have a flight in, the aeroplane. The ride or fly is alright, but the price is too warm for most people. Some say its alright, others say its engine is mad or looks ii, and that it ought to be stationery and not rotary. After all it is a beautifully made bird-like thing. Once it was thought that bird-flight was illimitable, but that age has passed like our school days. Diphtheria has again broken out in this centre. A trained nurse is engaged nursing the child, and we have no doubt that every precaution will be taken to stay the spread of this accursed malady. The funny part about these outbreaks is that no effort has apparently been made by the powers that be in the past to locate the origin of the cause. There must be a source of infection about somewhere, and the health officers should make's inquiries and a searching investigation. Mr. Frank Sinclair, whilst out driving the other day, had the mis fortune to shed one of his sulky wheels. The occupants of the vehicle were, of course, precipitated to terra firma, but beyond a severe shaking very little damage was done. Mr. W. Swan's sale eventuated last Wednesday, and prices for cows ranged up to £21 10s. A few were passed in owing to the prices offered being below the reserve. The baker's cart horse did a bit of a tango the other day here in the main street, but the gait was a bit too giddy for the cart, the result
Cultural acknowledgment
Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written but may not be considered appropriate
today. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context.
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being two broken shafts. Constable Eshman is about to leave here, I understand. We will then have no police protection, which is rotten. Not that there are any desperate people here, but the district is a large one and should not be left without police protection. I under-stand that a police station is. to be built almost at once and that a con stable will again be stationed here. A Clerk of Petty Sessions is also very sadly needed here, and while the Department is building a station and lock-up provision should also be made for such an office.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112738926
Farewell Social and Presentation.
[From our Correspondent.]
At the Telegraph Point School of Arts on Monday evening of last week a very large assemblage of friends and well-wishers of Mrs. A McLachlan and family gathered to say good-bye to them and present them with small tokens of esteem. Everybody was sorry to see the family leaving here. They were always ready to help with allpublic and charitable functions, and in every way were splendid citizens. Mr. H. Fage occupied the chair and spoke very highly of the friends which they were sorry to see depart, and extended to them, on behalf of the citizens of Telegraph Point, very best wishes for the future. He then called upon the Rev. J. Davies to present Mrs. McLachlan with a silver mounted
oak tray, silver cake dish, and roll of notes. The Rev J.Davies spoke very feelingly, and eulogised the splendid work done by the guests of the evening. In church matters they had always played their part, and in presenting the beautiful presents to Mrs. McLachlan on behalf of the citizens of Telegraph Point he wished her and her family God-speed and happiness in their new home. The Rev. H.B. Madden was then called upon to make a presentation to Miss A. McLachlan, on behalf of the congregations of the Telegraph Point Church of England and Presbyterian Church, she, having been organist for both churches. In a very neat little speech, the rev. gentleman outlined the good work done by their retiring organist, and then presented her with a toilet set, comprising white xylonite mirror, hairbrushes and comb, and trinket box. Mr. Somerville (for Mrs. McLachlan) and Miss McLachlan responded. The company then joined in singing 'For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.' The following vocal and instrumental items were rendered: —Mrs. K.E. Harriott, song; Master Jack Harriott, recitation; Miss Gleeson, song; Mr. D. O'Neill, violin solo; Miss Lily Keough, recitation; Mr. Somerville, song; Miss M. McLachIan, solo. Supper was then served, and a few dances followed. Mrs. McLachlan and family left by Wednesday night's train for the metropolis. Master Alex. McLachlan, who was successful in securing a good pass (2 As and 5 Bs) in the recent
examination for the Leaving Certificate, will take up his studies at Blackfriars' College. We congratulate him and trust that success will attend his efforts in his new sphere of labor.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112738932
'Squeal No More!'
TO THE EDITOR PORT MACQUARIE NEWS.
Sir,— It is about time that you and we were sick of this 'silly business.' When we went abroad we were out to ' win,'. and even now when we return, victory still seems face to face with us. But we are not out to boost; we simply want to say that the wise counsel of the Fisheries Board is not averse to us, as fishermen, earning our daily broad, while we are prepared to assist in providing for thousands who are unable in many respects otherwise to obtain a fish. So far, so good. In answer to your Telegraph Point correspondent's remarks published in last issue, we would say regarding figures, that tourists are not out for the market— they are out, for 'sport,' and we like to see them having a good time too. What does it matter to us who pays Municipal rates— we pay them, too; and we pay licenses to live. 'British fairplay' did you say? Why didn't you come and have a lash at the Kaiser with us if you are looking for that? What, can't get a ' smell ' of fish? Why? we always understood, that the fish went your way to 'spawn'— you
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must be slipping! But, really, if you want a 'smell,' we'll send you up a few rejected mullet — then, maybe, you'll be satisfied. Please don't 'smoodge' about the Australians, we don't want it! Look, boy, by your concluding remarks you seem to infer that none of us fishermen are competent to write a letter. Do you think that the late Sir Henry Parkes formulated an Education Bill for you alone (you being 'the only pebble on the bench,') or for one amongst us who sat for a scholastic examination and failed? Have another go at the bream, boy, or hit a white cockatoo with a 'nulla nulla' on the corn if you can, and when you have accomplished this, see the Under Secretary, he may twist the Fisheries Board's verdict? We have 'nearly finished, but must say— one, two. three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, howt.'
Yours, &c., DIGGER FISHERMEN. Port Macquarie, Feb. 8. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112738891
Telegraph Point. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT]
Another diphtheria case was re moved to the Port Macquarie
Hospital on Saturday last, the patient being a little child of Mr. and. Mrs. F. Foster's. The little victim of this malady, which, was reported last week, is well again.
Our local School of Arts is not getting along too well financially, and no one seems to take an interest in it. This is a great pity as the School of Arts and hall would be greatly missed if the trustees were compelled, through lack of funds, to hand it over to the Public Trustee. The building would then be sold, and Telegraph Point would then be without a School of Arts and hall. A meeting is to be called shortly to try and do some-thing that will put new life into things and thus save what would otherwise be a disaster. Our war trophy, which has been at hand for a long while now, has at last got a berth, or at least will have one. It has been decided to house it in the School of Arts. The committee were desirous that it should be housed in the Public School, but the Minister Vetoed this proposal, so the housing of the weapon has been hanging fire. Our popular teacher, Mr. Somerville, has been advised department -ally that he will be removed shortly, and that a married teacher will be placed in charge of this school. We were very highly pleased with Mr. Somerville's efforts, and are indeed sorry to think he will shortly be re moved. This gentleman has, of course, only
been relieving here pending the securing of a residence for a married man. Anyhow we hope that his successor, when he does come, will possess similar abilities in the teaching line. The Diggers' letter has no sense or argument therein and warrants small notice. No reason has been vouchsafed for their tirade (of mud and abuse). Their secretary (Oh, by the way, someone told me on Saturday night that his name was Joe) must have had a taste of that rejected mullet and then composed that brilliant letter. If Diggers fought for that sort of British fair play l am glad, I was not there. Their secretary didn't go and have a lash at the Kaiser either it strikes me. Ask him why ? I suppose he was at home keeping the harbour open for net fishing. Nuff sed. When I find out the secretary's full name, I will give him one on his own account.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/112734526
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PUBLICANS' LICENSES.
The Treasury, New South Wales, 25th February 1921,
THE following Return of Publicans' Licenses, which have been issued from the 1st to 31st January 1921, under the Liquor Act, 1912, is published for general information: — Port Macquarie Licensing District.
Mooney, Wm. Telegraph Point. ...Riverview Hotel, 7 Jan., 1921. 6 Jan, 1922
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/220079430
150 years…. Feb 1871
Jottings by the Way.
PORT MACQUARIE TO THE MACLEAY.
[FROM OUR TRAVELLING REPORTER. ]
A merry party of six rode past here on their way to Rolland's Plains, leaving Clifton on the left, and crossing the ferry at the junction of the Wilson and the Hastings, we made Mr. Wilson's
station of Willesbro by moonlight. Rolland's Plains are simply the alluvial flats in the valley of the Wilson River, which, in imitation of its superiors in volume, has played havoc with timber, soil, and fences. The air of the plains cooled by the mountains around, is remarkably fine, and the soil excellent, a very large quantity of farming apparently going on, attended by, I am informed, a considerable amount of confusion as to ownership, under cover of which several tenants pay no rent, and furthermore, don't intend to pay any; and yet further, and beyond all, having enjoyed this immunity for many years, intend to perpetuate the freedom
of tenancy by claiming the land-rather cool. Willesbro', the joint property of that hospitable and much respected gentleman Mr Wilson, and Mr. Naylor, consists of 15,000 acres. Mr. Naylor owning most of the grazing paddocks, and Mr. Wilson taking the house and an ingenious mill, constructed by Mr. Gorham, to be worked by horses treading a circular canted platform, which by a toothed circle sets the machinery in motion. The floods of the current season have displaced this machinery and put the mill out of gear. The design for this mill is to be seen in the "Dictionary of Mechanical Science". [continued page 18…]
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Our Telegraph Point Sports & Rec Club The Telegraph Point Sport & Recreation Club ltd are ecstatic to announce that we are the major sponsors for the Western Phoenix Football Club. We are so happy to be alongside the Western Phoenix for another fantastic season in 2021, and over the moon to finally be able to get back to helping our community. Rise Above All Western Phoenix!
The Club is now open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2pm. The Bistro is not currently available on Mondays, but stay tuned for updates. The Club would like to welcome new members. For a mere $15 you can be a member of the club for 1 year, and for $36 you can be part of the amazing club for 3 years.
Regular Events
Wednesday night is the popular Pool Competition starting from 6pm, prizes for the winner and runner up!
Come along on Thursdays for our regular Trivia night, lots of fun plus prizes for the winning team. There’s a new theme every week. Register your team by 6pm for a 6:30 start.
Friday nights is the regular Meat / Fruit & Vege Raffles. Tickets on sale from 5:30 with the first prize draw at 6:30. As well as a great quality meat tray up for grabs, we also have our popular fruit and vegetable box to be won.
The Friday night raffles will raise money for our local community groups. Last week, the raffles raised $505 to donate to the local Telegraph Point Rural Fire Service. If other community groups would like to join our list for future fundraising, please contact the Club. Come along to the raffles as every dollar raised for these groups helps many people.
The monthly Tele Point Markets are back on, every 3rd Sunday of the Month—weather permitting!—only $5.00 to setup a table, contact Linda on 0412 952 929 to book a spot.
Open 7 days! With Bistro open Tuesday-Sunday. Numbers are limited with bookings required for dinner.
To book for dinner phone 02 5507 9949. Come try our great new menu.
If any men over 18 are looking to join a local football club, Western Phoenix are looking to create an inaugural men's team. So if you're
interested in joining something new and different,
please apply now @ www.westernphoenixfc.com and click 'JOIN THE PHOENIX'.
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CHARLES FREDERICK WATT In recent additions of the Newsletter, expressions of interest have been called for the lighting upgrade at Charlie Watt Oval….Who was Charlie Watt?
Charlie and his wife Merle settled in Telegraph Point in the 1940s. They had many jobs over the years including farming, millwork, fencing, a carrier service, and a local takeaway shop. They would be remembered most for the milk and cream run to Gum Scrub. Charlie was a keen musician who played accordion at many local dances. He was also a great supporter of the Wilson River Football Club. Charlie passed away in 1985.
The image shows an extract from the 75th VP Day research: Watt C F 145 The name Charlie Watt is inscribed in large letters at the Telegraph Point Oval on Pembroke Road. It is a fitting memorial to his Community Service.
Ken Greenwood.
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Rollands Plains Upper Public School
Welcome to our new students and families that have joined
us this year. Ayden in Year 1 and the Kindergarten Class.
Kindergarten 2021: Kody, Lucy and
Victoria. Kindergarten have settled into the school routine very well. It is a pleasure to see their smiling faces every morning, excited about another day’s learning.
Small Schools Swimming Carnival:
Recently our school participated in the Small Schools Swimming Carnival, gaining third place overall on the day. The students are to be commended on their behavior, participation and effort shown on the day. A special congratulations must go to Angus, who now moves to the next level and competes at the District Carnival.
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Telegraph Point Public School Around the Grounds
Welcome Kindergarten 2021 Telegraph Point Public School would like to welcome all our new Kindergartens for 2021.
Swimming Carnival 2021 Well done to all those students who attended and participated in our swimming carnival on Monday 8 February. Congratulations to the following students who were the Age Champions:
Zack Hutton - Junior Boys Champion Brooke Ingram - Junior Girls Champion Finn Reeve - 11 Years Boys Champion Abigail Whitehair - 11 Years Girls Champion Reuben Field - Senior Boys Champion Sophie Kahler - Senior Girls Champion.
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[150 years…cont’d from page 13]
Regarding the orange trees in the garden at Willesbro', Mr. Wilson informs me that the satin bird has made a scientific but unpleasant discovery. He has found that the orange is agreeable to his taste, and that the pulp can be artfully extracted, leaving the appearance of an orange on the tree, which is shell "et praeterea nihil." This is done by boring a small hole with his beak and drawing the contents through. While engaged in this new line of business it takes a deal of noise to disturb him.
Mr. Wilson has an interesting engraving, copies of which are very scarce, of the signing of the treaty between Great Britain and China, after the war of 1840. Full length portraits of the Admiral (Rear Admiral, Sir W. Parker), the Plenipotentiary, Sir Henry Pottinger, the Paymaster of the Forces, Major General (then Lieutenant-Colonel) Wilson, and the officers of the war are grouped round in the state cabin of the Cornwallis-Admiral Parker's flagship.
On this estate grows a remarkable turpentine tree, said to be 180 feet high, and which measures at the ground forty-four feet round; thirty-six feet or nigh, three feet high; and twenty-seven feet quite at seven feet in height. This is, I believe, the largest turpentine tree known in NSW.
Higher up the beautiful Wilson River, whose waters now rush over rooky fords, round stony points, and through grassy plains,
and now lose themselves in the varied and lovely flora of the district, stands Glen Esk, the property of J. Mciver, Esq., consisting of 1300 acres of fattening paddocks, and 26 acres set apart for house, garden, and vineyard.
Glen Esk was founded by Dr. McKellar, Esq., who built and died in the house, and I was attracted thither by the fame of the proprietor's pictures. These, however, proved to be encased, and consequently unseen, with a few exceptions, among which were Guidos daughter of Herodias, with John the Baptist's head, and a night scene by Gerard Dow.
Wallaby Hill lies between Willesbro and Glen Esk, about three miles from each, and was the property of the late Major Innes, but is now owned by a worthy Scottish gentleman, Mr. Stewart. Mr. Stewart has some good horses among which is Coquette a handsome light bay mare, whose dam was bred at Ulladulla, and Ivanhoe, a fine entire, just handled. This horse would make a good sire for hacks.
There are some fine specimens of fruit trees in the old established garden at Wallaby Hill, notably some orange trees the stems of which measure twenty-five inches in diameter; Spanish chestnuts, whose circle of shade is 140 feet, and circumference of stem, 6ft. 3 in. at two feet high ; and eight feet at four feet high ; and pear trees large enough to shade and
shelter thirty head of cattle.
Yesaba, belonging to Mr. Douglas Scott, lies twelve miles from Rolland's Plains, on the Warneton-road to the Macleay, on traversing which I visited a camp of blacks gathering honey and wax for the Kempsey market; men women, and children, were grouped about of all ages and of almost every shade of colour distinctly seen by scarcity of attire, but almost all speaking fair English. I saw the seniors of the tribe afterwards in Kempsey, spending their earnings a-la mode. This track brings the traveller somewhat abruptly to the Macleay, at the back of Mr. Rudder's which property command a fine view of the broad river winding its devious way through the level alluvial country below. Descending the rise on which the house and grounds stand, churches in wood, schools, stores and dwellings are found on both banks connected by a ferry and constituting what is called East Kempsey as distinguished from the Government town ship of West Kempsey, some half a mile back from the river, built above the reach of floods – the flood marks of 1864 and November 1870, being within six inches of one another, at twenty-six feet above summer level.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70464637
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Alex Irving Solicitors 6587 5112 Aussie Outdoor Sheds & Patios 6581 0888 AV Digital TV Service
0427 300 500 Classic Tax & Accounting Rodg-er Harrison 0408 833 902 Computer Repairs & It Services Scott 0423 535 696 Floor Sanding Shane Callinan 0427 100 636 Galloway Excavations & Earth-moving 0410 074 209 Hastings Metal Mart 6581 2649
Larry’s Car Care 6585 0566 Log Check 6585 8059 McDonald Pamplin Electrics Allan 0407 456 345 Native Tree Care & Landscaping Tony 0404 060 377 Old Butter Factory 0438 610 640 Om Yum Yoga 0413 596 543 Paul Sherd Round Bale Silage 0427 858 321 or 6585 8321 PH Brown Fabrications 6581 2594 Pooman 1800 766 626 Port Macquarie Acoustics Mel 6583 9377
Port Macquarie/Hastings Rural Sales 6583 6983 Ricardoes Tomatoes & Café 6585 0663 RickTrac Mini Excavations
0404 111 614 SP Produce 6581 2995 Tele Point Hair 6585 0009 Telegraph Point Hardwood Timbers 6585 0225 Telegraph Point Sport & Recreation Club 5507 9949 Wauchope Real Estate 65864888 Wilcox Smash Repairs 6585 0308 Whipps Alloy Products 65850944
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Please email your item to: [email protected] by the first Wednesday of the month, with
delivery on the Wednesday fortnight from the deadline.
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Community Notice Board
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$100 first 6 hours $20/ additional hour
(parties, dances etc.)
Casual Rates-
General Hall Hire: $20 per hour
(functions less than 6 hours)
Sporting, Recreational & Social Groups:
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Telegraph Point Community Association Inc.
Puppy Training Log Wharf Reserve
Saturday mornings 11AM
Free dog training and socialisation with experienced
dog trainer. All welcome.
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Local JP’s
Tanya Reid 0410 294 142 D. Turnbull 6585 0408 Jane Mann 0423 905 121 Sandra Marson 6585 8055 Sue Pike 6585 0548
USEFUL NUMBERS EMERGENCY 000
Electricity 132 080 SES 132 500 Telstra 132 203 Information 12455 / 1223 NSW Rural Fire Service Wauchope 6588 9000
HOSPITALS
Port Macq. Base 5524 2000 Port Macq. Priv. 6582 9800 Wauchope 6580 8000 Kempsey 6562 6155
OTHER
Blood Donation 13 1495 CountryLink 13 2232 Medicare 13 2011 RMS 13 2213 PMQ Council 6581 8111
TELEGRAPH POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 2020
President Sue Pike 6585 0548
Secretary Sam Cutler Treasurer Gaylene Codd Public Officer Sue Pike
School of Arts Hall Manager
Looking for volunteer! Committee Members Therese Glen-Holmes and Scott Manning
Newsletter Items and Adverts to: [email protected]
All other correspondence to:
Secretary TPCA Inc. PO Box 40
Telegraph Point NSW 2441 or email: [email protected]
LOCAL FACILITIES
Post Office 6585 0566
Service Station 6585 0236
Anglers’ Club 6585 0212
Book Club Therese 6585 0566
TP Primary School 6585 0224
P & C– Mary Cas 0423 067 173
TP Rural Fire Service
Captain Jim Grieve 0429913787 Fire Permits 6585 0103
Fire Control 1300 643 262 Life Church Peter & Geri Doyle 6585 0873
ROLLANDS PLAINS CONTACTS
Fire Brigade Captain Rod Innis 6585 8127 Sports Ground and Hall Bookings Neil Jones 6585 8206 Ladies’ Day Fiona Ninness 6585 8011 Pony Club: Justine Jeffery 6585 8350 Landcare Group Neil Jones 6585 8206 [email protected] Trail Horse Riders Club Di Gamack 6585 8117 Upper Rollands Plains Public School Leanne Parker 6585 8274 Rollands Plains Review Editor Judith Farrand. Rollands Plains Recreation Reserve Trust Phillip Morton 6585 8090 RP Film Society 6585 8206 [email protected] Rollands Plains Community Group: President: Mark Farrand 0481 109 787.
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Just a reminder that lots of good quality books & DVDs are
for sale at Tele Point Post Office for only
$3 each or 4 for $10
All proceeds go to our Community Hall fund
Community Contacts
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Events & Important Dates…...…………………..…….... February 2021 / March 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
14 February
15 February
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 6 till 7pm
16 February
17 February
Exercise 9.00
At the Hall
18 February
19 February
First Aid Course
20 February
21 February 21 February
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 6 till 7pm
23 February
24 February
Exercise 9.00
At the Hall
TPCA Meeting
25 February
26 February
5PM African
Drumming
27 February
28 February
1 March
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 6 till 7pm
2 March
3 March
Exercise 9.00
At the Hall
4 March
5 March
5PM African
Drumming
6 March
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 9 till 10 am
7 March
8 March
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 6 till 7pm
9 March
10 March
Exercise 9.00
At the Hall
Wholesome
Workshop
11 March
12 March
5PM African
Drumming
13 March Om Yum Yoga
At the Hall 9 till 10 am
14 March
15 March
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 6 till 7pm
16 March
17 March
Exercise 9.00
At the Hall
18 March
19 March
5PM African
Drumming
20 March
Om Yum Yoga At the Hall 9 till 10 am
