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COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN: IS IT OUR OWN FAULT? The Easter weekend was the most recent experience of 3G wireless communication failure at Greenwell Point. The 3G service that we use for the internet and our mobile phones varies between total fail-ure and very poor at holiday times. Last Christmas and Easter were particularly bad. Long weekends are bad and even nor-mal weekends, at times, are poor. We are told that it is because of the influx of visitors using the service that causes the deteriora-tion. The system cannot cope with the extra load. It affects locals and visitors alike. The Gazette knows of visitors going elsewhere at holiday times as they do not want poor or non-existent internet and mobile phone service. Telstra has said that sometimes temporary mobile extra equip-ment is brought in to augment the service at holidays. This has not been the case recently however as this equipment has been de-ployed in other areas that were affected by floods. In a country that always seems to have floods and fires, there has to be a better solution than this. There is also a matter of safety involved in this problem. While holidaymakers and locals are en-joying our waters, they some-times are confronted with an emergency. These days, to get help, the first instinct is to use the mobile phone. This may not be an option in a holiday period

however because the facilities are not good enough. Lives could be lost. Apparently, at Easter, landlines were a problem also. ABC News reported Telstra's Illawarra man-ager, Michael Marom, saying work is underway to review land-line data services in the Shoal-haven after widespread drop-outs over the Easter weekend.

Locals may recall a campaign in 2005 to block a planned Telstra tower behind the Greenwell Point fire station. In the current cir-cumstances, with poor communi-cations, more facilities from Tel-stra would be very welcome. The Gazette contacted Telstra to find out if there is something we can look forward to, in order to fix our holiday communication problems. The Telstra spokesman com-

mented as follows: “With traffic doubling approxi-mately every year on our mobile network, Telstra is constantly increasing capacity either by adding antennas to existing mo-bile base stations or acquiring new sites. Telstra did propose a new site at Greenwell Point, to manage the mobile traffic that the local community and visitors

are generating. However, due to community concerns we were not able to progress with a new mo-bile base station in the area. Tel-stra would be willing to re-enter negotiations with the Greenwell Point community to improve its network capacity..” It looks like we should re-visit the Telstra tower with a much more constructive attitude, this time.

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COL’S SHED GOES GLOBAL

I forwarded your latest Green-well Point Gazette to our friends the Bradshaws. They have a very nice place up in Buckingham-shire, England. I sent them the Gazette because of the article about the shed. David is very keen on sheds, and is about to construct a large new one at the bottom of their yard. He asked if I could ask you to take some more pictures of the inside of the shed at the Point and send them.

Peter Monahan Vancouver, Canada

Many thanks for the photos of Col's shed. I do have five sheds in my back yard and a container in my field. The largest of these is 27 ft by 14 ft and I will soon be erecting a 3-bay barn on the property. I also have a half share in a storage container and a two car garage in the field and there is still another shed there to be erected. But I will never be able to com-pete with an ex bus shelter. It certainly puts Greenwell Point on the world map and I hope to be able to visit it on my next trip to Oz.

Jane & David Bradshaw Buckinghamshire, England

A WELCOME BREAK

from cows & dogs Your editor has received “dog lead” and “cow poo” letters for nine months, and still these let-ters continue. I do think that eve-rything that has to be said has been said by now. It is getting very repetitive. I usually publish all letters re-ceived. However, unless there is a momentous event on the dog and poo front, we are having a welcome break from these mat-ters for a while. I now draw on new blood from Canada and England (see preced-ing letters) to get us out of our long running conversation on dogs and cow poo. Please send in your Letters to the Editor. It is your Gazette.

Ed

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Point and Currambene Creek to connect mooring facilities with open waterways for deep drafted vessels; iii) In the longer term investigate feasibility of potential sites along with community engagement for a safe boat harbour within Jervis Bay; g) Conduct further discussions with the Shoalhaven Heads Estu-ary Taskforce in relation to the moorings; and h) Form a sub-committee to drive this project forward, to be chaired by Clr Baptist and report back to the next and future Com-mittee meetings.”

At their meeting, on 26 March last, Council put forward a new Boat Facilities Policy. The policy was accepted by Council. How-ever, it was opposed by Council-lors Guile, Kitchener and McCrudden. Greenwell Point is considered in the policy with reference to: - Accelerating berthing facilities; - Creating & maintaining chan-nels to open water; Numbaa seems to get a lot of at-tention in the Policy for a project that was supposed to be complete almost two years ago. Why not Greenwell Point for such a facil-ity? The Numbaa site is in the middle of nowhere (see photo). The Council minutes read as fol-lows: “That Council: a) Endorses the further develop-ment of marine industrial pre-cincts at Ulladulla Harbour (operated by Crown Lands) and Numbaa (operated by Southern Cross Waterfronts) and provides practical support for their con-tinuance and expansion; b) Endorses the provision of ad-ditional commercial berths at Ul-ladulla Harbour (operated by Crown Lands), within Curram-bene Creek (operated by RMS) and at Numbaa (operated by Southern Cross Waterfronts); c) Works with Crown Lands to accelerate berthing facilities at Ulladulla Harbour and Green-well Point, and with Southern Cross Waterfronts for addi-tional marina berths and drystack at Numbaa; d) Seeks a NSW Government commitment to create and main-tain channels to open water at Greenwell Point and Curram-bene Creek for deep drafted ves-sels; e) Seeks a NSW Government commitment to create additional mooring facilities within Jervis

Bay in the immediate future that reduce risk to boat owners in un-favourable sea conditions with suggested locations being in Cur-rambene Creek and in the lee of Plantation Point; f) Aim to achieve: i) In the short term (within 3 years) additional mooring berths at Numbaa and Ulladulla Har-bour, and additional moorings in Currambene Creek and off Collingwood Beach protected by Plantation Point; ii) In the medium term (3-7 years) a commitment by the ap-propriate NSW agency to main-tain a channel at Greenwell

COUNCIL’S NEW POLICY ON BOAT HARBOUR FACILITIES

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The Greenwell Point Cup was up and running again at the Archer Racetrack on Easter Sunday and what a fabulous turnout for the Point’s major event. The folk from Greenwell Point scrubbed up, dressed up and played up, ensuring it was an-other very successful race meet-ing. It is five years since Roz Harvey took up the race day reins and the prize money in Terry Harvey’s Carpet Court Greenwell Point Cup is now tipping an astonish-ing $25,000.

The prize money for the Leaves Away Town Plate has also jumped, coming in at $17,000 this year. Other local sponsors include the Greenwell Point Hotel, Johnson Proctor Surveyors, Kingtide Oys-ters and the Anchor Bay Motel. Roz has also managed to secure sponsorship from some of her business associates: Premium Floors, Feltex Carpets and Airstep Carpet Underlay. The Greenwell Point Cup is a tribute to Roz and her extraordi-nary organisational skills.

The town’s folk should be proud of what she has achieved in rais-ing the profile of Greenwell Point and putting our little village on the map. Thank you Roz.

Jeni Harvie

OUR CUP RUNNETH OVER

PHOTOS Page 4 Top: Ian Whitby, Roz Harvey, Jason Coyle, Terry Harvey, Adan Hyeronimus (jockey), Johno Joh-ston with Cup winner, DeNeder-landen Bottom: Carpet Court People PHOTOS Page 5 Top: Jo Coleman, Mark Sanders, Glenn Testa, Kim Testa, Chris Innes, Linda Innes. 2nd down: Marnie & Danny But-ton, Liz & Chris Munn. 3rd down: Tony & Heidi Jack-son, Marg & Jack Evans. 4th down: Anthony Munn, Skie Munn, Madison Allen. Bottom left: Anne Marie & Johno Johnston,. Bottom right: Andrew Johnson, Sue Toepfer, Denise Johnson, Hans Toepfer.

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It was a nasty accident involving a head injury, a lacerated forearm and fractures to both lower legs, plus the added complication that the injured man was taking anti-coagulant medication. Just to add to the mayhem, the victim’s “wife” had also suffered a head injury and was disori-ented, confused and harassing the rescuers. But happily for this couple they were in the safe hands of Marine Rescue Shoalhaven and the inju-ries were simulated. The patient John Hinckley had volunteered to sustain the injuries to help the Marine Rescue folk gain their First Aid Certificates. “We make it as realistic as possi-ble which gives the rescue volun-

teers the confidence to react cor-rectly in real situations,” says first aid trainer Sharon Holm, who joined trainers Darren Howes and Dianne Taylor to conduct the training at Greenwell Point Memorial Hall on March 23 and 24. There were three courses throughout the weekend: two ad-vanced resuscitation courses on Saturday and the first aid course on Sunday. All Marine Rescue boat crew are required to have a current first aid certificate. Training mentor Peter Taylor concocts the injuries and then applies the makeup. His arsenal includes fake bruises, lacerations, fish hooks, steel and broken glass embedded in flesh, broken bones

penetrating skin and stage blood that can take on the appearance of arterial bleeding with the as-sistance of a pump. “It’s hands-on training and very realistic,” Peter says. “We push the volunteers to the limit so they can handle a crisis and make the right decisions. “They are taught a routine so they don’t miss anything. It’s called DRSABCD which stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, Com-pressions and Defibrillation.” Fortunately for John the volun-teers had him correctly diag-nosed, first aid treatment was properly rendered and he was back on his feet in no time.

Jeni Harvie

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Address, Lodged date, Details 76 Greenwell Pt Rd, 27/3/13, Demolition fire damaged build-ing. (RE office & house) (approved) 62 Haiser Rd, 14/3/13, Laundry additions (approved) 106 Greenwell Pt Rd, 21/2/13, repair existing jetty (incomplete) 170 Greens Rd, 14/1/13, Oyster shed. (incomplete) 8 Jervis St, 3/12/12, Awning. (approved) 19 Comerong St, 30/11/12, Patio & deck (approved) 33 Comarong St, 9/11/12, new dwel l ing, detached garage (incomplete) 25 Spies Ave, 23/10/12, conver-sion to Bed & Breakfast (approved) 30 Comarong St, 15/10/12, dwelling addition & shed addi-tion (approved) 82 Greens Rd, 10/8/12, de-tatched garage, (approved)

DEVELOPMENT APPICATIONS

SHOALHAVEN TOURISM BOARD APPOINTMENTS Recent appointments to the Shoalhaven Tourism Board have been announced by Council. The five industry representatives are: Keith Greenwood; Michelle Bishop; Melissa McMannus; Lynne Locke; Kate Dezarnaulds. The Shoalhaven Tourism Board consists of 10 industry represen-tatives, the Mayor plus 5 council-lors and Russ Pigg.

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Bryce Warnock

A GARDENING TIP

The following may be helpful to know, for those of us who are interested in keeping a nice weed-free, green lawn. Now is a good time to lightly fer-tilise your lawns and water it in well in time for the winter sea-son. Fertilising now will help keep the lawn looking reasonably healthy and it is a deterrent for the weeds. When mowing during the cooler months lift the cutters slightly.

Barbara Alston

CCB FORUM A Council Consultative Bodies Forum was held on 23 March last. It was attended by GTTP’s President, Ron Vaughan, and Secretary, David White. The Forum discussed the rela-tionship between CCBs with Councillors and staff. Danny Wiggins, the Facilitator, stated the objectives of the Fo-rum were to: - hear views of CCBs; - focus on a better relationship; - provide the opportunity for par-ticipants to comment.

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RE-EXHIBITION OF DRAFT SHOALHAVEN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2013

The draft Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013 will be on public exhibition from Wednesday 3 April until Friday 10 May 2013 (inclusive) between 9am and 5pm at the City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra. This is the second exhibition of the draft LEP which has been amended following the first exhibition. It applies to all land within the Shoalhaven Local Government Area (LGA) and will ultimately replace Shoalhaven LEP 1985. The draft LEP and supporting information will also be available for viewing online at www.slep2013.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au and at a number of different locations throughout the City. Council will also be hosting public ‘drop-in sessions’ to enable the community to view the draft LEP, speak with Council staff, and make submissions. For more information on the viewing locations, drop-in sessions and how to make a submission, please visit the pro-ject website, call the LEP hotline on (02) 4429 5377 or email SLEP2013@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au. Written comments on the draft LEP are invited and should be made in writing before 5pm on Friday 10 May 2013.

GREENWELL POINT UHA

A successful stall was held at the Primary School Fete on Easter Saturday. Many thanks to all who donated items for sale and to the supporters who purchased our goodies. The next fundraiser for our group will be a Mothers Day stall in the Hospital Foyer at Shoalhaven Hospital on Friday 10th May. Following that stall we will be holding a Devonshire Tea Morning at the Greenwell Point Hotel on Wednesday 15th May at 10-30 am. If you would like to come along please phone me on 0400945790, Diana on 44471602 or Coral on 44471294 to indicate if you will be attend-ing, so that the Hotel knows how many yummy scones they need to make. There is to be a raffle with numerous prizes as well as trivia & a lucky door prize. If you need a lift for this day please ring the Hotel as they will provide transport. Hope you can join us.

June Innes

BIGGEST MORNING TEA Monday 20th May

The Biggest Morning Tea for Cancer will be held at 10.30 am at the Greenwell Point Bowling & Sports Club. A $5 entry fee will ensure you fun, games and prizes. Hope you can join us.

Kay Ward

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ANZAC DAY Women’s Auxiliary

The Nowra-Greenwell Point RSL Women’s Auxiliary invites all those marching and the public to have soup or coffee at the Hall before the March. After the

ANZAC DAWN SERVICE Greenwell Point

Assemble at Greenwell Point Memorial Hall at 5.10 am and march to Anzac Park via Green-well Point Road for service com-mencing at 5.30am.

A DRY MONTH of MARCH

After 344 mm of rain in March last year, we had only 44 mm this March. March is usually our wet-test month. Not this year.

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The Gallery and Craft Exhibition for May is ‘Warm, Woolly and Wearable”. It will include knit-ting and crochet for the head, neck, knees and feet. Just remem-ber winter is just around the cor-ner. Come in and have a look at all the new articles on sale, in-cluding, painting’s, applique wall hangings and aprons for the cook in the house. The following month of June there will be an exhibition by Margo Daly of her magnificent jewellery, ties and hats. This is just a quick reminder for all those who might not have seen the pre-vious month’s news. The Gallery and Craft Shop was very busy over the Easter period. We have received some wonder-ful compliments on the articles that are for sale and the ones that were purchased. Thank you, to all those who came in during that time. From the 6th of May there will be a display in the foyer of Nowra Library from the Green-well Point Gallery and Craft.

Julia Banyer

THE POINT GALLERY & CRAFT SHOP

Dawn Service the ladies will pro-vide tea, coffee and a sausage sizzle free of charge. All are wel-come to join those marching at this simple breakfast in the Hall.

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Greenwell Point Gazette Volume 97 May 2013 Page 12 REGULAR HAPPENINGS

.Bingo at Bowling Club Tues. 1.pm and Tuesday evening at 6.30pm and Friday at 11am. Ring Club to book bus to attend these functions. GP United Hospital Auxiliary—First Thursday each month com-mencing 1.30pm at the Hall. Bingo in the Hotel Thursdays 10.30am Shoalhaven Vintage Machinery Club—Last Wednesday each month at Sportsman Club Worri-gee 7pm . Sec ph. 44233389 Anyone for Ladies’ Tennis? Every Monday (weather and court surface permitting) from 9.30am at the Village Courts, Gordon Ravell Oval—all welcome. Euchre at Bowling Club Wednes-day 1pm. Pyree Village Arts and Craft Markets—Fourth Sunday each month commencing 9.00am at the Shoalhaven Potters Workshop, Greenwell Point Road. GTTP Monthly Meeting 3rd Thursday each month commenc-ing 7 pm at the Memorial Hall. All welcome. Crafty Fingers Group—every Tuesday 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Please call Jan 44470519 Greenwell Point Union Church— .Every Sunday at 8.00am All welcome at all services. First, fourth and fifth Sundays; Anglican service. Second Sun-day; Presbyterian service. Third Sunday; Uniting service. Pastoral care and fellowship; every Tuesday at 2.00 pm. Tele-phone 44471445. Weddings, Christenings and Fu-nerals; contact: Union Church Trust. President: Sandra Walter Tel. 44471822. Secretary: Elizabeth Cross Tel 44471445. Treasurer: Helen Taylor Tel 44470059. Senior Citizens—meet alter-nate Mondays commencing 1.00 pm at the Hall. Bingo Af-ternoon tea and lots of laughs. Meals on Wheels contact Janet (Zone Coordinator) 4422 5111 or Tony (Client Coordinator) 4447 2976.

Thu 16th May at 7pm

COMING EVENTS 25th April, Anzac Dawn Ser-vice, Anzac Park. 15 May, 10.30 am UHA Devon-shire Tea Morning, Greenwell Point Hotel, $5 raffles, trivia. 16 May, GTTP meeting 7 pm GTTP Meeting. 20 May, 10.30 am, Biggest Morning Tea, Bowling Club. Monthly, 3rd Sunday, Titania Park Markets Monthly, 4th Sunday, Pyree Markets

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergencies Police, Fire, Ambulance 000 Report incidents Police 131444 Crime stoppers 1800333000 Nowra police 44219699 GP fire permits 0409913549 Shoalhaven marine rescue 44474466 NSW maritime Nowra 44210080