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Delivered monthly to Emu Plains, Emu Heights, Leonay, Lapstone, Glenbrook & Blaxland The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) www.theecho.net.au April 2011 1 ROSS FOWLER Penrith City Councillor 0419 738 484 [email protected]. April 2011 Lower Mountains Edition Issue 54 Centro Lennox Emu Plains 4735 4200 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 activities. Recently 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 “this 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 debate.”

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4735 4200 Council to Vote on Future of Historic Glenbrook Park April 2011LowerMountainsEditionIssue54 meeting to speak in or follow the debate.” [email protected]. The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) www.theecho.net.au April 2011 1 Penrith City Councillor Delivered monthly to Emu Plains, Emu Heights, Leonay, Lapstone, Glenbrook & Blaxland Centro Lennox Emu Plains

Transcript of Echo_LM_April2011

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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

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

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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

13 The Echo (Emu Plains to Blaxland) wwwtheechonetau April 2011

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TRUCK SERVICING

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13 Railway St Only 100m from Emu Plains Sta-

Emu Plains Auto Electrical

Specialists inbull Automotive Air Conditioning (ARC AU13315)bull Century Batteries bull GME UHF amp CB Radios bull Vehicle Entertainmentbull Vehicle Security bull Reversing Cameras amp Sensorsbull Exchange Starter Motors amp Alternatorsbull Carman Scan tool Diagnosis

11

ldquoWIN A DINNER OR LUNCH VOUCHER TO JIMMYrsquoS

STEAKHOUSErdquo

4735 2438 0408 303243

Get the kids off the couch turn off the TV and check out whatrsquos on offer over the school holidays

wwwschoolholidaydirectorycomau

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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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

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NSW Knitters Guild - Blaxland3rd Saturday monthly 130pmCommunity Centre - Hope st

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BM Photography Group2nd amp 4th Monday monthlyPresbyterian Church AnnexSpringwood p 4739 6198wwwbmpgcomau

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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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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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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

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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

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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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

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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

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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

Page 4: Echo_LM_April2011

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

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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital

377 Wentworth RdOrchard Hills

4736 2027

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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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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

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STEAKHOUSErdquo

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Get the kids off the couch turn off the TV and check out whatrsquos on offer over the school holidays

wwwschoolholidaydirectorycomau

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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

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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

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Sainsbury Air SolutionsAir Conditioning amp Refrigeration

bull Sales Service amp Installation of Ducted amp Split Systems

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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

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Installation of digital anten-nae set top boxes additional

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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

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Enquire about a Free Consultation

Come and visit our showroom at

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0419 233 465 4774 9942

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your family the best service and value 24 hours

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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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building services pty ltd

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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

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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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All painting work domestic amp commercial Fully Licensed amp Insured

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Mb 0408 741 548

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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

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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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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

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Ron Hallesy

Ring Ron For A Quote

4735 5477 Over 30 Years Experience

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Lic 2411C

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Boutique

Unit 39 38-40 Abel Street Penrith 4722 9492

open Mon to Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-3

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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

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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Call Terry 0410 461 288

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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

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

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2msup3- 6msup3 7 days pick up and delivery

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Est 40 Years

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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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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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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

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Graham Stapleton 0419 018 909

POOLS amp SPAS

bull Swimming pool maintenance amp inspections bull Pumps filters chlorinators cleaners

ROOFINGNew Roofs Re-roof

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0418 446 590 4773 8634

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Accredited PinkBatt Specialist

POOL SERVICESNEED HELP WITH

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SPECIALISING IN SOLAR1300 650 806

FactoryShowroomUnit 217 Pullman Place Emu Plains

New Systems Service amp Repairs Insurance Work Free Quotes

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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

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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

Page 6: Echo_LM_April2011

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)

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OGlenmore Parkway

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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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11

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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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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

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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

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YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster

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areas

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Foster Carers Needed

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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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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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Mb 0408 741 548

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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

Market DaySunday 17th April 8am- 3pm28 Bromley Rd Emu PlainsP Jane 0416 213 816

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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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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

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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

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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

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For all your electrical needs

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Mb 0408 741 548

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Open 7 days bull Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm

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4735 53224773 9005 (after hours)

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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

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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

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

Page 9: Echo_LM_April2011

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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11

ldquoWIN A DINNER OR LUNCH VOUCHER TO JIMMYrsquoS

STEAKHOUSErdquo

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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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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

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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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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

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11

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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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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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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

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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

or $50 (double) per month Call 4757 4378

or email infotheechonetau

AIR CONDITIONING

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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

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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

bull Interesting Environments

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

Page 15: Echo_LM_April2011

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

bull Interesting Environments

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

Page 16: Echo_LM_April2011

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

Page 17: Echo_LM_April2011

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

Page 18: Echo_LM_April2011

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

Page 19: Echo_LM_April2011

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

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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