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Liz Kernohan
Conference
Centre opens
The late Liz Kernohan
The late Dr Liz Kernohan, who was a dedicated
veterinary scientist and politician in the local area
- and the University of Sydney has seen it fit to
name a conference centre in Cobbitty after the
colourful and larger than life personality.
The NSW Governor, Professor Marie Bashir,
who is also the chancellor of the university, pre-
sented Dr Kernohan with her Order of Australia
medal before her death in 2004.
Prof Bashir, spoke highly of Dr Kernohan and
said she had contributed greatly to the community.
In front of academics, former students and peo-
ple from different sectors of the community, the
new conference centre, which is part of the $60
million upgrade to the campus, was opened.
During her career Dr Kernohan was highly
decorated for her contribution to the development
of the Australian dairy industry, agriculture
research and the education of young veterinarians.
Before her death she had returned to serve on
Camden Council after retiring from state politics.
Dr Kernohan had initially served on council
from 1974 to 1991 with six of those years as
mayor and then went onto to become the Liberal
State MP for Camden.
She continued to be fiercely committed to her
community and passionate about agriculture.
When it came to name the centre the choice
was obvious.
"We wanted someone who had been influential
to the campus and made significant contributions
to its development. Someone who had represented
the community and shown leadership, Dr
Kernohan was all of these things," the University
of Sydney's Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science,
Professor Leo Jeffcott said.
..... continued page 4
Monday, May 18, 2009
New beaut library for
Bargo Public School
Eager to hit the books: Bargo kindergarten students Cain, Holly, Talysa and Corey will have a new beaut library dur-
ing their primary school years.
The littlies at Bargo Public school might-
n't exactly know what all the fuss is about
when they see workmen wielding ham-
mers and nails and all the noise that's
going on in their playground - but they
know that very soon they will be able to
use a brand new state of the art library -
and that's leading to a lot of excitement.
Bargo is one of a number of schools in
the state which has received a funding
boost to upgrade a number of its older
buildings - in some instances the old will
be replaced by new.
It's all part of the Rudd Labor
Government's Building the Education
Revolution package.
Wollondilly State MP, Phil Costa, a
former school principal is delighted with
the injection of funds.
"This is a major investment in public
education in the Wollondilly area and I'm
thrilled to see the
construction...Wollondilly schools have
already benefited from the Building the
Education Revolution, with $1.75 million
being spent on maintenance through
round one of the National Schools Pride
program."
Anne Bunga, principal at Bargo
Public said when she came to the 129 year
old school four years ago there were 250
students - in 2009 there are another 100
youngsters and the facilities need upgrad-
ing.
"The parents have campaigned hard to
get a new library and now the dream is
becoming a reality. It will be bright and
breezy and open."
Ms Bunga said the students are very
excited and it will only be a few months
until they can start using the library.
Also on the drawing board is a new
hall and additional classrooms to replace
20 year old demountables plus a covered
outdoor learning space.
Other schools to benefit throughout
the shire include:
Warragamba Public School will
receive a new hall and covered outdoor
learning areas at a cost of $2.5 million;
Appin Public School will receive a
new hall and covered outdoor learning
area at a cost of $2 million; and
Douglas Park Public School will
receive a new library at a cost of
$850,000; and
Cawdor Public School will receive
new classroom facilities at a cost of
$850,000.
In the Camden area Narellan Public
School will receive a new hall and cov-
ered outdoor learning area at a cost of $2
million.
"This is a substantial investment in
public education in NSW and there is
more to come with rounds two and three
to be announced over the coming
months," MP for Camden, Geoff Corrigan
said.
The Premier of NSW, Nathan Rees
said both the State and Commonwealth
were committed to building and maintain-
ing schools.
"I want students learning in safe,
clean and well-built classrooms, libraries
and halls," Mr Rees said.
 Sydney Uni's rural push Letters to the editor
Sydney's University latest development on its Cobbitty campus site - the Liz
Kernohan Conference Centre, is only firming up the area's rural identity. Save money and
Despite the encroachment of urban development into Camden and
Wollondilly, the need to retain a rural boundary and agricultural pursuits is slash programs
paramount. The Sydney basin provides a large percentage of this state's
food and should be protected at all costs. I am writing in regard to Greg Wright, GM
The desire to build on this prime real estate should be curbed to allow Camden Council and his letter responding
for the establishment of more food producing farms and other agricultural to Greg Frawley's criticism of council's pro-
pursuits. Sydney University recognises the need to keep investing in its posed rate variation.
veterinary science faculty and sees the Cobbitty campus as the best area to I personally welcome Greg Frawley
achieve this. back to the public domain, where his social
Dr Kernohan was an academic and socially minded individual who con- conscience has been missed of late.
tributed greatly to her community - the naming of the centre after the larg- Greg Wright missed an opportunity to
er than life personality is an honour that the local government area in which defend what is clearly an outrageous grope
she lived, should acknowledge proudly.
for ratepayers' money.
One guest at last week's function aptly remarked that "if she was here,
she would be feeling very humbled and certainly sneaking out at the back Council must realise it is not only coun-
cil, who is affected by inflation and the
for a smoke". Those who knew her would probably agree. The centre is
aimed to be one of the showpieces of the university. G.F.C. [great financial crisis], it is ratepay-
ers as well, who are doing it tough.
Innovative teaching I certainly hope this is not one of these
Long gone are the days of chalk and talk in the classroom. In the 21st cen- "we'll ask for 12 per cent and settle for 8 per
cent type scenarios".
tury educators have a range of tools that they can access - the most modern
being satellite video link up. Camden Council rates have always been
Camden South Public School students had the opportunity last week to high, always amongst the highest in NSW
and there is some acceptance amongst the
link up with the famous NASA space facility in Houston, Texas and it cer-
tainly caught the attention of all the youngsters, who were only too eager to community, you pay for what you get.
take part. I would suggest a way of reducing costs
In this modern age educating the young has a lot more by council would be to do away with the
scope and while the basics are essential - innovative philosophy of political correctness and all
teaching methods might sometimes be needed especially the associated feel-good programs that are
in the primary school level. using up council resources.
Lee Abrahams, Editor Once this was done, we may find there
would not be the need for this outrageous
rate grab.
Andrew Wannet
Camden
Hike in rates without the
services
I appreciate Greg Wright, general manger at Camden
Council, correcting two points in Greg Frawley's letter
published in The District Reporter May 4.
However, Mr Wright fails to address key issues raised
by Mr Frawley. I live in Old Turner Road, Currans Hill,
where the land has been rezoned and rates have increased
more than 200 per cent since December 2008.
With council's proposed 12.5 per cent rate rise this
will take the increase to 275 per cent. Even in applying
for a reduced rate I will still have to pay the balance plus
10 per cent at some point in the future - making the full
increase more than 300 per cent - since December 2008.
Keep in mind that there are no streetlights, no kerbs,
no parks, no gutters, no town water and no sewerage -
and we had to fight for a garbage service in 1983.
For more than 30 years council has not provided any
tangible upgrade of services in Old Turner Road beyond
a few shovels of bitumen in the same pot holes in the
road. [Even] Before the rate rise residents of Turner Road
paid premium rates.
Ratepayers are being forced to pay for council's loss-
es in poor investments as well as pay for council servic-
es being provided in new industrial, business and resi-
dential estates.
For years Camden ratepayers have funded council's
purchase of industrial land which should be sold off to
pay for future infrastructure.
I have not objected to previous increases in rates,
increased salaries for councillors and council staff. But it
is very cleat that Camden Council is way out of line with
this rate grab.
Don Keenan
Currans Hill.

The 2009 Federal Budget
This is not a budget - it's a fudget! It will be remembered as the
mother of all Swan dives by 'Khemlani Kev' (for those who can't
remember, Tirath Khemlani was a shady Pakistani money lender of
last resort for the economically disgraced Whitlam government in
1975).
The global financial crisis (GFC) has almost been a god-send
for the Rudd Labor Government. It has allowed Khemlani Kev and
his ministers to blame 'the GFC' for almost everything, but the
weather.
They have carefully stage-managed their image as 'the good
guys' by raiding the surplus bequeathed to them by the Howard-
Costello government. Remember John Howard inherited an $80
billion deficit from the Keating Labor government and, with pru-
dent economic management, transformed this liability into a
healthy surplus of around $100 billion.
During John Howard's term we were warned of an economic
tsunami as a result of an impending Asian economic crisis. To
Howard's great credit he didn't try to avoid responsibility for hard
economic decisions by trying to pass blame as Khemlani Kev is
now trying to do.
The Howard government weathered the Asian economic crisis
with prudent economic management. The Rudd Government is
doing the opposite. They have already spent the surplus by giving
the money away and urging them to buy Chinese plasma television
sets. It should have been called the 'Harvey Norman Stimulus
Package!' Of course everybody now thinks that Khemlani Kev is a
good bloke and, if it wasn't for that nasty 'GFC' he would obvious-
ly send out more cheques.
The only thing between Khemlani Kev and the next election
was the need to frame a budget that will get him over the line. He
used the Labor strategy of 'whatever it takes' and decided to borrow
on the never-never. The bottom line is now clear. Australia now
has a net debt of $188 billion - the highest in our history. Every
man, woman and child in Australia now owes $9,000 each - plus
interest!
Unemployment is predicted to rise. Many of those people who
voted for 'workchoices' are now faced with 'no choices'! Employee
share plans, the one opportunity for hard workers to own a share of
their company, have been scrapped.
The reduction of the rebate on private health insurance will
force tens of thousands back into public health which with devas-
tating effects on our hospital system which is already at breaking
point.
Australia is going to pay for Khemlani Kev's reckless spending
for generations to come. The only positive about it all is that the
Whitlam era of disastrous economic management will pale into
insignificance when the taxman comes knocking in a year or two.
2 The District Reporter Monday May 18, 2009
It's amazing how easily distracted we are from the important
issues that face our nation. These days we are always talking
about government (fiscal) debt and forgetting Australia's net for-
eign debt, which is the country's bottom line on our nation's bal-
ance sheet.
Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan has proposed a 2009 budget
deficit of $58 billion which includes the $42 billion stimulus
package and a significant drop (over $30 billion) in tax revenue
as predicted by treasury officials. Within 5 years it is expected to
be $188 billion. To date the family bonuses have worked and
Australia's recession is clearly not as severe as that experienced
overseas and we are expecting the infrastructure rollout will con-
tinue to 'stimulate' the national economy. However, there is little
said about Australia's current $678 billion net foreign debt which
continues to grow at an exponential rate.
During the Hawke/Keating years there was a steady climb in
debt and by 1996 when the Howard Government first took office
there was a net foreign debt of $193 billion which includes a fis-
cal debt of $96 billion. When the Howard Government was
defeated in 2007 the net foreign debt had blown out to $603 bil-
lion even thought we had a fiscal surplus of $22 billion. In the
year 2000 Australia's debt started to accelerate which indicates
that the Howard Government had washed its hands of the nation's
monetary policy and the Reserve Bank of Australia was not up to
the challenge and no one had a solution for the shrinking manu-
facturing sector.
It is difficult to understand that after Keating's famous
"banana republic" comment and then Howard's debt truck during
the 1996 election campaign that governments have in the western
world including Australia deliberately ignored their national bal-
ance sheets, which is the direct cause of the current international
economic crisis. Australia may be fairing better economically
than others, but, our level of national debt is extremely worrying
and this is the debt we have left for future generations to pay not
the smaller fiscal debt the Opposition wants to talk about.
The Government's fiscal policy has little bearing on our
nation's level of debt as has been witnesses in the last 30 years.
In fact fiscal deficits often encourage personal savings as has
been witnessed with the two cash roll outs paid to families as part
of the stimulus package where 30 per cent of the funds have been
used by families to retire household debt. Fiscal budgets should
support monetary policy and that is the only relevant fact of
which we can be certain and that is what the Rudd Government
has done.
Australia is heading into an enormous economic storm and
the question should be: Is the fiscal deficit big enough and will
our governments, businesses and families work harder and
smarter during the storm to turn the net foreign debt around? We
can and we must.
Brian
Stewart
WHERE IS GOD?
HE'S THERE FOR
EVERYONE TO SEE!
Along with many others, I stood around a tiny
grave.
A blue coffin, the right size for a four year
old boy, stood to one side. There wasn't a dry
eye amongst us.
It was a doubly-sad affair because most of us
had stood at this precise spot not many months
before.
Then, it had been this couple's seven year
old; bravely, he had battled cancer until it won.
Now, another killer had snatched their sec-
ond son; this killer had four wheels.
The minister, who was a nice enough fellow,
laboured the point that God was a God of love
who possessed a divine plan and who knew
what he was doing; by believing this, he
implied, we would find solace.
But his words were empty and unconvincing
because they were so clinically theological.
They didn't impart life; instead, they sucked out
whatever inner resources still existed.
Standing there, I realised that ideas which
see God as some kind of super Super-Hero aren't
necessarily wrong -- they're just woefully inade-
quate. They can't sustain the weight of life's
ambiguities.
When it comes to spirituality, seeing God as
a Person is significantly important but so, too, is
seeing God as Non-Personal. After all, descrip-
tions of God as Love, Light, Refuge, Help - are
these not Non-Personal images?
These tragic events in front of me were
reminders that, in life, things happen.
And because that's when we ask, 'Where is
God?' that's why, that day, for the first time, I
began to see God differently.
A grief-stricken couple sustained by the sac-
rificial care and deep, supportive love of friends
and family - God was there, for everyone to see!
bstewart@ispdr.net.au
 South Camden PS
link up with NASA
Houston based high school
teacher Jen, gave a lesson on
Physics Law to youngsters
Jack, Ethan, Emily and Harsha
from Camden South Public
School via satellite video link -
the new learning tool of the
21st century.

By Michael Rees The first link up occurred last Thursday, when

Students at South Camden Primary School have
received the all go from NASA as they blastoff
into learning about space.
The far reaches of the universe are being
explored by Years 5 and 6 via video conferencing
linked directly to the space control center at
Houston.
The program is designed as an educational
gateway for students from all over the world that
are hooked on science, technology, engineering
and math.
Teacher Sue Cooper is the flight director for
missions launched from Camden South.
"The students, aged between 10 to 12 years are
being exposed to amazing technology were they
can interact directly with NASA. The kids love it,"
Ms Cooper said.
the students were given their assignment. "We are
studying Physics Law particular gravity. And when
studying a topic like this you can go straight to the
experts via this link," Ms Cooper said.
The program provides guidelines for future
learning and projects.
"We are all looking forward to a very reward-
ing association with the space agency; it is very
exciting and a great opportunity for our students.
It is amazing that we are talking to people in
Huston who are from NASA," the Camden South
teacher said.
The program has been launched just in time for
the 40th anniversary celebrations of man's first
walk on the moon.
"The children of today are just as excited and
amazed at this achievement as past generations,"
Ms Cooper added.

Lotto winner from The Oaks

A lucky Lotto player from The
Oaks has just hit the jackpot by
winning a share of the $20 mil-
lion Superdraw on Saturday
night. The player who wishes to
remain anonymous has been
playing the game weekly for a
number of years and was sur-
prised by his new found status of
millionaire.
"I'll be buggered," laughed
the retired handyman in his 70s
when a NSW Lotteries official
broke news of his win early yes-
terday morning. My glasses are
fogging up from the tears in my
eyes, I'm just glad I've already
taken my tablets," the pensioner
said to the official.
"I've battled all of my life,
I've played Lotto every week for
years but I just can't believe I've
really won. I don't know what
I'll do with all of this money. I'll
give some to the kids and the
grandchildren and keep a little
aside for my wife and me."
When the winner told his
wife, she was disbelieving at
first and responded "and I'm
Queen Elizabeth."
The initial disbelief was soon
converted to joy, however, and
the new millionaire couple was
left to make a strong pot of tea to
help them come to terms with
the news. The winning ticket
was purchased from The Oaks
Newsagency at 47 John Street,
The Oaks.
"We're very excited for the
lucky winner, it makes it worth-
while coming to work knowing
that we've made someone's
dream come true," Stacey
Bourke from newsagency said.

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Upgrade of weirs cautiously welcomed
The historic weirs of Nepean welcome the
the Nepean River will $17 million upgrade to
be given a much needed the 10 weirs along the
makeover to ensure the Hawkesbury-Nepean,
critical waterway they have some con-
remains healthy and cerns regarding water
viable for both the com- quality and security.
munity and businesses The NSW Minister
which rely on it for for Water, Phil Costa,
their livelihood. said Cataract,
While some Cordeaux, Avon and
landowners whose Nepean dams will all be
property back onto the releasing new environ-
mental flows at the said. years to provide water valves at the base of and weir maintenance
beginning of 2010 to "This involves for irrigation, and will each weir pool that will programs before start-
improve the health of installing environmen- continue to do so. be remotely controlled ing the installation of
the river. tal release outlets on "In modifying the to release water to the environmental flow
"To make sure the eight weirs and weirs, rather than maintain the environ- valves.
environmental flows installing or replacing removing them com- mental flow regime John Wrigley of the
can make it all the way fish ways on 10 weirs pletely, the NSW down the river. Camden Historical
downstream, we first along the Hawkesbury- Government has struck However the modelling Society, who was one
need to make improve- Nepean River." the right balance in is based on the assump- of a group of people
ments to the weirs meeting the needs of tion that the bed of the fighting to retain the
Mr Costa said the
along the river so they weirs were installed at the environment, the river is watertight and weirs several years ago,
don't act like barriers to various points along the irrigation community, no leakage occurs was pleased with the
the flows," Mr Costa river during the last 100 and the broader com- between the release news of the works and
munity," he said. point at the dams and said the structures had a
The weirs will con- Penrith weir." significant heritage
tinue to provide water Mr Collins is also a value.
for local irrigation member of the Upper The weirs that will
while also allowing the Nepean Water Users upgraded include:
environmental flows Association, which has Camden Weir, Sharpes
and fish to move around 200 members Weir, Cobbitty Weir,
through the ranging from dairy Theresa Park Weir,
Hawkesbury-Nepean farmers, turf grower Mount Hunter Weir -
River. and market gardeners. which will be installed
Matt Collins, a busi- Mr John Stanham, with a environmental
nessman, whose family another landowner release outlet and
property backs onto the whose livelihood relies replace existing fish
Brownlow Hill weir on the river - fears that ways with a new verti-
supports the upgrade, the automated system cal-slot fish way.
but had concerns that could have its problems Menangle Weir,
the State Government's that could halt the flow. Brownlow Hill Weir,
works could impede "We don't oppose Wallacia Weir will have
water supply the work, what we want an environmental
"The major con- is an assurance on the release outlet and new
cerns are the security of security of the water vertical-slot fish way
the water supply for supply," Mr Stanham and Douglas Park Weir
agriculture in the upper said. "We are support- - a new vertical-slot
Nepean catchment and ive but anxious." fish way. Penrith Weir
the quality of water that Both said the gov- will also have a new
will be available from ernment should have vertical- slot fish way
Sewage Treatment followed through on Works is scheduled
Plants in future years," other issues such as to start in a month, with
Mr Collins said. water sharing agree- each taking between
"The government ments and the use of four and eight months
proposes to install treated effluent water to complete.

Liz Kernohan
Conference Centre opens

Dr Ian Painter, the NSW Governor, Professor Marie Bashir and Vice
Chancellor David Spence.
Continued from page 1 .....
"The conference centre is part of
the university's long term vision to
create an agricultural and veterinary
biosciences research and education
centre of international repute, offer-
ing more to the industry and our
community."
In addition to the conference cen-
tre, there are plans to build new
accommodation for students, and a
host of new administrative and
research facilities.
Imke Tammen, Senior Lecturer
and formerly Sub Dean of the
Camden campus, is thrilled about the
potential the new environmentally
friendly facility has to offer.
"Students' learning is influenced
by their surroundings. By providing
this new state of the art learning envi-
ronment and a high standard of
4 The District Reporter Monday May 18, 2009
accommodation we look to attract
and welcome many more student vet-
erinarians and researchers from
around Australia and across the
globe.
"We have already booked in our
first major international conference
with The Dairy Research Foundation
in September 2009, we see this as
very fitting after Ms Kernohan's life-
time of work with the cattle indus-
try," Ms Tammen said.
The University's new conference
centre, which has a 250 seat lecture
theatre and meeting rooms, will also
be open to local community groups
as well as for national and interna-
tional conferences.
Dr Kernohan's cousin Dr Ian
Painter, who was at the opening was
touched by the gesture.
"I'm intensely proud of her and
her legacy."
Hardy cow steals the show
By Michael Rees
Local cattle breeder, Dave MacDonald is leading
the way in showing how farming and urban devel-
opment can successfully co-exist by producing an
award winning Red Angus.
"We have been here for 25 years building up
our cattle breeding, we have tried a number of
breeds but we have had much more success with
the Red Angus cows," said Mr MacDonald at his
Menangle property.
The Red Angus has a long history before it
made its way to Camden, first introduced by the
Vikings into Scotland, the breed developed over a
long period. They produce top quality marble
meat, which is in high demand by butchers, super-
markets, restaurants and in the home.
The cows are hardy and grow quickly making
them suitable to local conditions.
"We were looking for a breed that was going to
go ahead and easier to breed and the Reds fitted the
bill," Mr MacDonald said.
Perseverance paid off and with his partner
Craig Gapes, Mr MacDonald has produced a win-
ner.
"We have been successful in breeding a cham-
pion Red Angus cow, the official name is Trevone
Park Whisper A8, but we call her 'Whisper', at this
year's Sydney Royal Easter Show she was named
Senior Champion, Grand Champion and Best of
Bred. This means that she is judged as being the
best in the country."
'Whisper' is not only winning awards but also
doing her bit to keep the bred going.
"She calved 15 months ago and it was her first
calf, she is now six years-old so we have high
hopes for more calves. We have a Red Angus who
is 13 years old and still breeding."
Red Angus cattle are distributed throughout
Australia and are productive in a range of environ-
ments including overseas with exports to China
and Vietnam.
But 'Whisper' has a busy schedule ahead of her
on the home front representing Camden. "We are
off to Dubbo on July 8 for the National Show and
Sale. This attracts vendors and purchasers from
every state in Australia and then in September we
are going to Adelaide for their show," Mr
MacDonald added.
Lifeline's
book bonanza
Book lovers and bargain hunters can't
miss the annual Lifeline Macarthur
Book Fair which happens this Friday
until Sunday at the Camden AH & I
Hall.
The public has donated more than
40,000 books, which has kept Lifeline
volunteers on their toes sorting the
array of books, categorizing and pric-
ing. The volunteers still have plenty to
do during the three days, so the public
is asked to support this event by buy-
ing a book o two.
Categories include - history, geog-
raphy, computers, fiction and non-fic-
tion, travel, gardens and thousands of
children's books.
Most items will be priced under
$2, with all funds raised going
towards assisting with the training of
new telephone counsellors and
refresher courses for existing volun-
teers.
Besides the great bargains to be
had, there will also be visiting authors
presenting talks on Saturday - chil-
dren's writers Sandy Fussell and Di
Bates.
Sandy Fussell a former Camden
resident is the author of the three-book
best-selling Samurai series and her
book for junior readers, Polar Boy
(Walker Books) has been short-listed
for the 2009 CBCA Book of the Year
Award for Junior Readers.
Di Bates a former Cawdor resident
also worked as editor of The Crier
newspaper. In 2008, she received the
Lady Cutler Award for distinguished
services to children's literature and has
written more than 100 books, includ-
ing Crossing the Line (Ford Street)
which is short-listed in the 2009 NSW
Monday May 18, 2009 The District Reporter 5
Volunteers busily sorting through
thousands of books for the fair
Premier's Literary Awards (Ethel
Turner Prize).
Ms Bates, who turned to Lifeline
for help after the death of her two
year-old daughter some years ago, has
become an avid supporter of the
organisation.
A regular visitor to the Macarthur
area, the popular children's author will
be talking about her work and reading
from her latest book.
"Aussie Kid Heroes (Interactive
Publications) highlights the remark-
able achievements of children under
the age of 15, so I'll talk about that,
and I'll most likely read from my
young adult novel, Crossing the Line
(Ford Street).
"Book fairs are a great way for the
community to come together in an
atmosphere of sharing.
"I love the sense of feeling as
though I am part of a community
bound together by books and by help-
ing others," Ms Bates said.
To find out more about the fair call
Lifeline Macarthur on 4645 7200 or
visit the Lifeline Macarthur website
on www.lifelinemacarthur.org.au
6 The District Reporter Monday May 18, 2009

Pet of Week
Little cutie
This little male staffy (he will grow)
is a cutie who desperately needs a
good home.
Aged four to five months, he
would make someone a great pet. Get
along to Wollondilly Animal Shelter
and check him out. The shelter is at
Wonga Road, Picton, or call
Wollondilly Council on (02) 4677
1144 or (02) 4677 1119 for details
and opening hours.
Register Now -
Wollondilly Transport
Forum
Wollondilly Shire Council is hosting
a Transport Forum on Thursday, June
11, 9.30am - 4.30pm at Picton
Bowling Club and would like to
extend an invitation to the communi-
ty and local stakeholders to partici-
pate in the forum.
"I am aware that the decision to
host the forum during business hours
makes participation for some com-
munity members very difficult and so
I wanted to take this opportunity to
explain that why we have chosen to
do this," mayor, councillor Michael
Banasik said.
"As well as interested community
members, the forum will bring
together a range of stakeholders
including State and Federal MPs,
Government Department
Representatives and Service
Providers to work together to devel-
op a set of recommendations that will
be used to foster partnerships and
inform future planning for services in
the Shire," he said.
"In order to secure the participa-
tion of many of these stakeholders,
our past experiences tell us that the
best time to hold the forum is during
the day, and so we have incorporated
into our process a range of alternative
ways that the community can input
into the process including recording
proceedings on the day and making
the findings from the forum widely
available for community comment,"
Cr Banasik said.
Registration is essential call 4677
1105.
Transport to the forum is avail-
able on request. The community bus
has been booked to provide transport
from the Warragamba - Silverdale
area bookings essential call 4774
1273.
Mayor tee's off
The mayor and friends will be teeing
off this Friday to raise money for the
Heart Foundation at the 2009
Mayoral Charity Golf Day - there is
still room to register.
The fund-raising day will be held
at the Antill Park Country Golf Club
in Picton.
"This year we have chosen the
Heart Foundation as the benefactor
for the day and every dollar raised
will help this worthy organisation,"
Wollondilly mayor, councillor
Michael Banasik said.
The day will feature 18 holes of
golf, breakfast, lunch, on-course
refreshments and prizes.
"Everyone is welcome to attend
and support the Golf Day. You can
either register a team of four or regis-
ter individually or support the day by
donating a product, prize or cash,"
the mayor added.
To find out more call 4677 8255.
Shire congratulates
athletes
On April 30 Wollondilly Shire
Council hosted its annual reception
for the talented Wollondilly and
Goulburn athletes at the South West
Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS).
Wollondilly mayor, councillor
Michael Banasik was joined by Cr
Robert Khan, Cr Judith Hannan,
council's general manager Les
McMahon and SWSAS board mem-
bers.
"We have some amazingly talent-
ed athletes in our shire, and we are
glad that they have such a top quality
facility in the South West Sydney
Academy of Sport to be able to
utilise," said Cr Michael Banasik.
The roll call of Wollondilly and
Goulburn athletes and coaches for
2009 (many of
whom came to the reception)
include:
Rugby League: David Bond,
Jake Muir, Luke Warren, and Jye
Douglas . ligence is accepted.
Hockey: Nicole King, Tegan
Risk, Gabrielle Tracey, Katarina
Watts, and James Goodlet.
Softball: Brittany Atfield and
Ellie Beggs.
Netball: Michelle Barnes,
Jennifer Brown, Rebecca McCarthy.
Tennis: Michael Carnovale.
2009 Harold Matthews - Rugby
League: Dean Gough, Daniel
McGookin, Dominic Pringle, Scott
Davies.
2009 CVGR Golf Development
Program: Ben Clapham, Josh
Deverell, and Jaxson Keller.
Made for the bush
or the boardroom?
"We're a weird mob" applies not only to
Australians but to most people in western
economies who attempt to deal with the throes and
thrusts of handling money, finances and invest-
ments in a not so simple world.
Far too often our instincts and emotions influ-
ence our financial decisions. Our instincts seem to
be better adapted to the wild life in the bush than
the boardroom. Some of these stronger instincts
include fear of loss, gaining of power, herd
instincts and the tendency to react to what our
immediate senses tell us.
Fear of loss is a very strong instinct it explains:
-The tendency to hoard viz to sell winning stock
and to hold losing stock.
Historically it was very prevalent following the
Great Depression and the World Wars. For many
years people kept supplies that would last them for
many months, hoarded money at home rather than
trust a bank etc.
Just think about it for a moment. How much
emotional energy would you expend if you lost, a
$50 note. Would this compare with finding or win-
ning a $50 note?
Some see the attraction investing in property as
a quest for power, the "landlord syndrome". There
is a status in owning a property. There is power
when your tenant is subservient to you. This
becomes even more powerful when the property is
close by and you can see it regularly.
The herd instinct has still not been bred out of
the human race. One of the strongest fears, second
to public speaking, it seems is to be the last one
standing. "If they say we are going to have a reces-
sion why should I be left out of it?" if they are
going to have a boom I want to be in that too. Our
Talking Money
by John Jones
expectations help our behaviour meet the expecta-
tions of others. That is the power of today's media.
Reacting (only) to what our immediate senses
tell us is another very strong and widespread
instinct. I experienced an example of this (and fear
of loss) only yesterday with a $50 note in my pock-
et at lunch time I hesitated to cash the $50 and buy
the $3.50 pie. A vegemite sandwich was even con-
templated as a substitute.
Fortunately after hunting around for several
minutes' sufficient loose change was gathered to
buy the pie. My hunger pain and appetite was sat-
isfied and I felt as though I had no "loss" I still had
the $50 note. However, whether I bought it with
the note or the change I still paid $3.50.
The concept of power, framing and distancing
play out very well with credit card services. Power
was knowing you had a larger limit (god forbid!)
than a peer. Power was the ability to flash all your
cards in your specially built concertina wallet.
Power today could be knowing that you haven't
used your credit card or that you are still below
your maximum limit. Framing and distancing is
what helps credit card companies (and other con-
sumer services) thrive. It feels more comfortable to
pay with a credit card than cash. The two are just
not the same. We may not think too much about
paying $100 and a $10 tip for a family meal at the
local restaurant with a credit card. However we
will travel several kilometres in search for say 5c
extra per litre off petrol. Then we fill a 60 litre tank
saving $3 When the petrol price falls a further 5c
per litre the next day we feel cheated. We gloat if
it rises by 5c. How clever are we?
Little wonder we need advice.
We recommend you consult with a licensed
financial planner before acting on any of the above
information
John is an authorised representative of Professional
Investment Services AFSL# 234951 Whilst all care is
taken in the preparation of this material, no warranty is
given in respect to the information provided and
accordingly no responsibility for errors or omissions,
including responsibility to any person by reason of neg-
Monday May 18, 2009 The District Reporter 7
Sport
HOCKEY
Athletes step up to rep selection
Over past weeks several academy athletes
across various sports have proven them-
selves by taking the next step in their sport-
ing careers, with selection into NSW repre-
sentative teams.
Two former South West Sydney
Academy of Sport Rugby League athletes
have recently been selected in the NSW
U16s rugby league squad.
Jake Townsend and David Noufoulama,
were 2008 U15 Rugby League scholarship
holders and this year played in the Harold
Matthews competition as part of the Wests
Magpies team.
The boys are part of a final squad of 33
players who will play a series of games used
8 The District Reporter Monday May 18, 2009
Heading for the NSW hockey titles - Jessica Smith and Rhiannon Russell
to select the final team.
If the boys are successful in gaining
selection they will be given the opportunity
to play at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, in a
State of Origin U16s pre-match between
New South Wales and Queensland, as a cur-
tain raiser to the State of Origin one.
In netball news, second year scholarship
holder Alix McDermott has capped off her
recent success at the National Netball
Championships in Canberra, by gaining a
scholarship with the NSW Institute of Sport.
Alix has been a member of the academy
and NSW U17s team for the past two years
and was hopeful of institute selection in the
years to come, and was surprised at her
selection this year.
"Making the institute squad is something
all players hope for, but I had no idea it
would be this year. Most of the other ath-
letes that have been selected come from the
U19'-s team so to be one of the few athletes
from the U17s is really pleasing," Alix said.
The girls' hockey squad has also had
recent success at the state titles held last
week in Newcastle. At the conclusion of the
event NSW announced the U15s squad,
congratulations to academy athletes Jessica
Smith, Rhiannon Russell, Tegan Richards,
Chloe Montgomery, Nicole King and
Madeline Hanns-Smith. The girls will now
attend the Hockey NSW High Performance
Camp in July where the team will be
announced.
"Its pleasing to see so many athletes tak-
ing that next step to NSW selection, it
means that as an Academy we are doing our
job and developing these athletes. The
coaching staff of these squads can be very
proud of the athletes and what they have
achieved," sports program coordinator,
Emma Walker said.
In the coming weeks the hockey boys
will be given their chance at NSW selection
with their state championships, to be held at
Moorebank.
For more details on the academy and its
sports programs go to www.swsas.org.au.

AFL
First for AFL in
schools' gala day
Swapping the classroom for the football field
about 200 children competed in the Razorback
PSSA Zone inaugural AFL gala day last Friday.
Being the first year for AFL at the event, the
response from local public schools was great with
Camden, Camden South, Harrington Park,
Narellan Vale, Oakdale and Thirlmere all taking
part.
Schools within the region have been competing
in soccer, hockey and netball during semester one
for many years - but this year it was time for AFL
to take the spotlight and allow more children to
become active and participate in a sport, Karen
Williams, the convener of the Razorback Zone
PSSA AFL Gala Day said.
"With the help, support and guidance of
NSWACTAFL development officer, Greg Howe,
the day was a wonderful success," Ms Williams
said.
"The smiles on the children's faces were a
pleasure to see."
Sport
.... from the sideline by Billy Boots
It's scandal everywhere the NRL looks. David Gallop must be pulling his
hair out after all the controversies this year, so far. I'm not going to offer
an opinion on the Matty Johns incident as the saga has already had
enough attention - albeit seven years later.
The NRL rugby league players today are under so much scrutiny that one
wrong step will see them on the front page regardless of whether they
deserve it or not. Bulldogs CEO, Todd Greenberg, stated on The Footy
Show that players have to accept that reality or leave the game, which
begs the question whether you or I would be under such scrutiny in our
working life. We must remember that whilst footy players are well paid,
their professional life is a very short one and that less than five per cent
of professional rugby league players make enough income from the
game to live comfortably in 'retirement'. Their shot at fame, fortune and
personal achievement comes after much sacrifice and hard work, but the
rewards can be big, as it is in any other professional sport.
Whilst the Darren Lockyer's, Johnathon Thurston's and Benji Marshall's
are set for life, the 'run of the mill' player on the basic player contract of
$50,000 is only just earning above what the average person on the street
earns in terms of wages. Statistically that player has only a maximum
two year stint in the big time. Thereafter, it's back to park footy, early
retirement or overseas, and to a normal 9 to
5 job. Given the choice of starting out play-
ing junior representative footy, working
their way through to U20s footy for perhaps
$8,000 per year, hoping to get a shot of earn-
ing a top 25 contract with a NRL club and
most young players relish the opportunity,
relinquishing or putting on hold the oppor-
tunity of securing a sustaining fulltime job
in the meantime. Most young gifted sports-
people face similar scenarios in the pursuit
of their dream. Would you give it a shot?
The NRL is working overtime to ensure the
up and coming player has a life after footy,
with employment, vocational training and
education a major priority and focus of the
Toyota Cup players. As an employer they
see their role is to prepare players for the life
ahead of them, whether they last one season
or 10 in the NRL.
Locally, the Narellan Jets continued their
dominance over the Camden Rams with 50-
20 win last weekend. They backed that up
with another win on Saturday night and cur-
rently sit second on the ladder, a vast turn-
around from last season. Watch for speedy
Jets Ben Baker winger to feature in the tro-
phies come Group 6 presentation time, he
sure knows his way to the try line. Though
Thirlmere are sitting in front undefeated
thus far, Picton and Oakdale are slowly
picking up the pace, whilst the Moss Vale
and Oakdale clash this weekend will sort
out who are likely contenders for semi final
spots.
Monday May 18, 2009 The District Reporter 9
Sport Results
LEAGUE Annan/Currans Hill 8 d Mittagong 42 d (Luke Atherton 4, Thompson); Macarthur Wests Wolves 5 Heemskerk, Joshua
Moss Vale 6 Thirlmere 10; Camden Jayden Palin) beat Skylarks Dragons 4 (Kathryn Smith 2, Jake Poulton, Casey Younie)
Under 13B: Blue 26 d Moss Vale 4. Ingleburn Gold 0; (Alexia Palin, Erin LeBrocque 2, Sian beat Wests Electrolux 5
Group 6 Warragamba 26 d Mt Macarthur Skylarks Gregory, Noah Gray, McInnes) beat (Timothy Bogg 3, Evan
Juniors Rugby Annan/Currans Hill 16; Sharks 1 (Luke Corey Rowland) beat Macarthur Skylarks 1 Corbett, Peter Slater)
Senior Rugby Atherton) beat Wests Pumas 0; Wests (Dylan Pardy); Wests
League Camden 10 d Appin 4; League 2nd Grade:
Narellan 26 d Picton 6; Harrington Park Purple Cougars 0 drew with Coyotes 9 (Michael
Round 5 week end- Results week end- 0; Ingleburn Green 4 Ingleburn Bulldogs Hemingway 5, Jack Campbelltown City 3
ing May 16 Moss Vale 26 d (Brendan Byrnes 2,
Thirlmere 6 ing May 17 (Jessica Plumridge 2, Gold 0 Cavanagh 3, Corey
Under 10B: Tiarhn Dunn, Audree Cox) beat Harrington Nathan Realph) beat
Under 13A: First Grade: Picton Under 13 Girls: Collegians 1 (Murray
Narellan 24 d Picton Moroney) beat Wests Macarthur Skylarks 1 Park 1 (Shahil Prakash)
14; The Oaks 24 drew Narellan 10 d Picton 4; 46 d Camden 22; Cubs 1 (Lyndsay Kennedy); Easts 14
Mt Annan/Currans Hill Narellan 51 d Bulldogs (Madeleine Palin) beat Under 17 Junior:
Camden 24; Mittagong Robinson) Harrington Park 0; Wests Warriors 2 (Luke Ussia 5,
38 d Thirlmere 24; 78 d The Oaks 0; 6; East's 42 d The Oaks Christopher Skulte 3,
32; Moss Vale 32 d Minkey Under 9: Wests Meercats 0 drew (Stuart Barr, Jordan
Appin bye Mittagong 38 d Campbelltown City Lee) beat Harrington Mathieu Boudan 2,
Thirlmere 6; Camden Oakdale 30; Thirlmere with Ingleburn
Under 10A: Ducks 2 (Jacqueline Bulldogs 0 Park Purple 0; Martin Hanslow 2, Joel
bye 44 d Mittagong 28. Pooley 2) beat
Camden 16 d Salmon 2) beat Under 13 Junior: Ingleburn Bulldogs 3
Warragamba 14; Under 14B: Reserve Grade: Harrington Park White (Mitchell Brabender 2, Macarthur Skylarks 0;
Camden 28 d Thirlmere Picton 54 d Camden 14; Ingleburn Bulldogs 7
Narellan 28 d Picton 0; 1 (Alex Vella); (Isaac McDonald 4, Timothy Roberts) beat Wests Blue Addiction 4
Mt Annan/Currans Hill 18; Picton 16 d The Valley 66 d Narellan 0; Campbelltown City Emu Plains 2 (Jack (Timothy Bogg, Glen
Oaks 6; Robertson 36 d East's 60 d The Oaks 4; Shawn Tauro 2, Jordan
42 d Moss Vale 12; Kids 3 (Tyrone Manders) beat Wests Quinn 2); Penrith Cooksey, Brenden
Thirlmere bye Mittagong 10 Oakdale 20 d Moss Connell, Jacqueline Panthers 1 (Ryan Grace, Adam Dawes)
Vale 16; Thirlmere 34 d Salmon, Shay Scott) Tigers 0; Macarthur Paxton) beat
Under 11B: Under 14A: Skylarks Avengers 1 beat Ingleburn
Mittagong 16 beat Harrington Park Harrington Park Gold Bulldogs 2 (Timothy
Narellan Blue 38 d Warragamba 22 d (Dylan Pardy) beat
Picton 0; Warragamba Camden 8; Picton 58 d Purple 0; Collegians Harrington Park 0; 0; Macarthur Skylarks Roberts, Aaron Owers)
36 d Narellan White 6; Narellan 0; Mt Annan/ HOCKEY Dolphins 0 drew with Macarthur Skylarks 3 (James Goodlet, Josh
Harrington Park Gold Schimanski, Aaron 3rd Grade:
Thirlmere 28 d Currans Hill 16 d Moss Kookaburras 7 Collegians 1 (Ty
Mittagong 0; Camden Vale 14; Mittagong bye 0; Collegians Sharks 0 (Nathanael Stewart 3, Channell) beat
Macarthur Hockey drew with Easts 0; Blaxland Rovers 0; Antony) beat Ingleburn
28 d Bowral 20; Mt U n d e r 1 5 B : Regan Daley 2,
Annan/Currans Hill bye Association Macarthur Skylarks Wests Ninjas 5 (Corey Young Pups 0;
Mittagong 14 d Emus 1 (Braydan Cameron Mawson, Cox 2, Travis Gibson, Ingleburn Old Dogs 8
Under 11A: Picton Narellan 12; The Oaks Kinnear) beat Wests Alex Hamilton) beat Rachael Barker, (Scott Faint 3,
12 d Narellan 6; 20 d Mt Annan/Currans Round 7 week end- Linxes 0; Wests Lions 3 Easts 1 (Ashleigh Nandita Ward) beat Benjamin Andaloro 2,
Camden 44 d The Oaks Hill 6; (Joshua Rath 3) beat McIntosh) Easts 1 (Mitchell
ing May 17, Shane Schonell, Taylor
8; Thirlmere 28 d Camden bye Ingleburn Bulldogs 1 Under 15 Girls: Graham) Martin, Richard
Mittagong 16; Mt Junior Competition Wests Leopards 5
Under 15A: Picton (Zaylie Thompson); Mordue) beat Easts 1
Annan/Currans Hill 18 Macarthur Skylarks (Ebony Brennan 3,
d Moss Vale 16 22 d Warragamba 10; Men's Competition (Andreas Mentzel)
Minkey Under Possums 2 (Kaitlin Kathryn Smith, Tori
Under 12 B: Mittagong 18 d Miller, Erin Gregory) Hall) beat Harrington Round 7 Campbelltown City
Narellan 14; Thirlmere 7:Campbelltown City 4
Camden 10 d (Noah Morris, Piper beat Wests Wildcats 1 Park 3 (Kayla Keane 2, 6 (Ian Reynolds 3, Neil
bye 1st Grade: Easts 3 Baillie 2, Steve Smith)
Warragamba 4; The Jones, Lauren Rowe, (Brenden Troy) Aimee Lauc); (Robert Graham, Shane
Oaks 26 d Narellan 10; Under 16B: Mt Brennan Gynn) beat Under 11 Junior: Ingleburn Bulldogs 2 Fensom, Nathan Shaw) beat Harrington Park 2
Thirlmere 22 d Annan/Currans Hill 22 Harrington Park Gold 2 Harrington Park Gold 1 (Leah Giri, Nicole beat Macarthur (Pierce Clothier 2);
Mittagong 6; Robertson d Picton4; Robertson (Paris Chapman 2); (Braidan Booth) beat King) beat Macarthur - Skylarks 2 (Andrew Wests Young Guns 5
24 d Appin 24 0 28 d Camden 10; Appin Easts Red 3 (Ky East - City 0; Easts 0 Parker, Timothy (Glenn Beckinsale,
Under 12A: bye Roberts, Jessica Ryan, Macarthur Skylarks Under 15 Junior: Gartrell); Ingleburn Jordan Lee, Kieran
Warragamba 16 d Under 16A: Gabrielle Hudson) beat Rams 1 (Jacklyn Ingleburn Bulldogs 8 Bulldogs 8 (Bradley Ball, Richard Taylor,
Camden 0; Picton 34 d Camden Red 26 d Easts White 1 (Jacinta Favretti) drew with (Joshua Gregory 4, Homer 2, Benjamin Hayden Smith) beat
Narellan 6; Thirlmere Warragamba 12; Picton Loxley); Macarthur Ingleburn Bulldogs Nicole King 3, Jack Poulton 2, Leigh Macarthur Skylarks 2
22 d Mittagong 0; 18 d Narellan 14; Skylarks Crocodiles 5 Green 1 (Brandon Spencer) beat Easts 0; Brabender, Benjamin (Ross Myhill 2)

10 The District Reporter Monday May 18, 2009


What to consider when buying a horse
The internet is a wonderful
resource of information - here is
one article that just had to be
shared from a site called
HorseMadKids.
This information should be
taken in the light hearted way it is
presented and any serious buyer
should always do their homework
when purchasing a horse.
So for the next few moments
read and have a chuckle.
What the horse sellers' say and
what they really mean…
Nicely Started: we can lunge
him, but we don't have enough
insurance to ride him yet
Top Show Horse: won a
reserve championship 5 years ago
at a show with unusually low
entries due to a hurricane
Home Bred: knows nothing
except being raised on the front
porch
Recently Vetted: someone else
found something badly wrong
with the horse
Big Boned: good thing horse
has mane & tail or he would be
mistaken for a cow
Well Mannered: hasn't stepped
on, bitten, or kicked anyone for a
week
Professionally Trained: hasn't
stepped, bitten, or kicked anyone
for a month
Should Mature 16 hands: cur-
rently 13h, dam is 14.3hh, sire is
15hh, every horse in pedigree back
18 generations is under 15h but
this horse will definitely defy his
DNA
To Good Home Only: not real-
ly for sale unless you can 1) pay
twice what he is worth, 2) allow
current owner to tuck in beddy-
bye every night, 3) are willing to
sign a 10 page legal document
Bold: runaway
Athletic: He's a runaway, but
he looks good doing it
Needs intermediate Rider: run-
away
Needs Experienced Rider:
"dead" runaway
Dead Quiet: just dead
No Vices: especially when he
wears his muzzle
No Time For Him: he's lucky
to be fed
Excellent Disposition: never
been out of his stall
Great Halter Prospect: Bred for
beauty, not for brains
Bomb Proof: So dumb you
could set off a bomb under his
tail and he wouldn't blink.
Good broodmare: She's too
dumb to do anything else.
He Can Do It All: bite, kick,
buck, rear...
Flashy: nice looking... forget
about him being rideable
Stunning: you'll be stunned at
his kicking power
Very Brave: even a whip can't
force him back
Proven Sire: The mare we bred
him to had a baby
Lots of Potential: Under the
right circumstances, you might
be able to ride him
Great Bloodlines: He can't do
Talking Horses
anything, but that's okay
because some horse 20 genera-
tions back did something
Already Broke: two fences,
one arm, six buckets
Unregistered: probably stolen
Protective Mother: don't even
think about going near the foal
Lady's Horse: Perfectly sweet
with women, but will kill men
Good Disposition: The only
good thing about him
Selling Due to Retirement: he's
making us old
Started Good: we quit while
we were ahead
Started: we quit while we were
still alive
Loud Colour: we spray painted
him bright red
Really Broke: literally
Anyone Can Ride: as long as
they have the right protective
gear, they will survive
Smooth: you won't notice he's
bucking until you're on the
ground!
Event Prospect: Big, Fast
Horse
Dressage Prospect: Big, Slow
Horse
Hack Prospect: Pretty Color
Sporting Prospect: Short, Fast
Horse
Camp Prospect: Fast Horse
which can turn
Endurance Prospect: Fast
Horse which will turn some-
times
Attractive: Bay
To Loving Home Only:
Expensive
To Show Home Only: Very
Expensive
Needs Experienced Rider:
Potentially Lethal
Elegant: Thin
Free Moving: Bolts
Easy to Catch: Very Old
Must Sell: Wife has left home
and taking kids
All Offers Considered: I am in
traction for 6 months

Vet Chat HORSE FEED

Puppies and worms
Dr Steven Ferguson
Worms are parasites that are more
than just a nuisance. They can kill
pups and make adult dogs very
unwell. In addition, worms from
pets can potentially cause disease
in children and adult people. Dog
owners need to be particularly
aware of the danger of worms and
how to prevent them.
Dogs can become infected with
four different types of worms,
namely hookworms, roundworms,
tapeworms and whipworms.
In puppies, a worm infection
can cause a life threatening condi-
tion to develop quickly. Contrary to
common belief, it is not common to
see worms in a dog or puppy's
droppings under normal circum-
stances. Under a heavy load, a
roundworm may be passed, and this
indicates a significant problem.
With hookworms you are likely
to see soft tar-like faeces that
develop into diarrhoea, usually
with blood staining of the faeces.
The blood loss in puppies can be
extreme and a serious anaemia is a
common, fatal side effect.
Hookworms are quite small so it is
not common to see it in the animal's
droppings after proper treatment.
Roundworms are a big worm,
measuring up to 18cm in length.
They are a particular problem in
puppies as they are spread to them
while they are in the mother's
uterus. Thus, pups can be born with
a roundworm infestation causing
diarrhoea, sometimes with blood-
staining, and blockage of the bowel
due to their large size. Affected
puppies have a 'pot-bellied' appear-
ance and a rough coat.
Quality Lucerne Hay
10 bails for $155.00
1 bail for $ 16.50
Most horse feeds available
Available at:
Menangle Park General/Feed Store
67 Cummins Road MENANGLE PARK
Tapeworms are a common 02 4633 9196
problem in dogs - they are quite big
(up to half a metre long), they cause
only mild disease. They are one,
but not the only, cause of 'scooting'
behaviour of dogs. This unusual
behaviour is where a dog rubs its
bottom along the ground. The irri-
tation is due to the emergence of
tapeworm segments from the dog's
anus. They are the size of a rice
grain and are quite active.
The last worm, the Whipworm,
is a medium size worm that affects
the lower bowel of dogs. It again
causes diarrhoea, with mucus and
often fresh blood.
Worms can be eliminated with
common medications from your
veterinarian or pet shop. Be sure to
choose a medication that will treat
all four worms.
However, if your pup is already
unwell, it may need other medica-
tion. Consult your veterinarian.
Your vet's advice should certainly
be sought if your pup is weak and
lethargic or if it is vomiting and you
suspect is has a worm infestation.
Preventing worm infestations is
a very important - puppies under
three months of age should be
wormed every two weeks from two
weeks of age onwards and once it
reaches three months of age, worm
it every month until it is six months
old and thereafter it should be
wormed every three months.

Macarthur Veterinary Hospital

Ph: 4655 7664
6 Ironbark Ave, Camden
www.macarthurvet.com.au

Monday May 18, 2009 The District Reporter 11

 Real Estate Report
$209,000 Tahmoor
2 bedrooms villa with built ins, modern
kitchen & bathroom. Air conditioned liv-
ing, fully enclosed Queensland style
sunroom. Automatic garage & garden
shed included
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$219,900 Yanderra
Tidy up & Profit. 2 bedroom home with
updated kitchen on 1303m2 block.
Large new 2 door metal shed/garage.
Access to M5 freeway
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$249,990+ Tahmoor
Immaculate 3 bedroom villa, offering
lounge with vaulted ceilings & modern
kitchen. Lock-up garage with internal
access. In small, quiet complex.
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$289,000 Tahmoor
Net & tidy 3 bedroom home, 3-way bath-
room, two separate living areas, level
low maintenance block. No work
required. Currently returns $ 230.00 per
week.
Century 21 Picton 4677 2155
$315,000 Bargo
Level 1000m2+ block & 20m frontage.
Freshly painted 3 bedroom brick veneer
home with built ins. Lounge area with a
bar, large kitchen, dining area & single
garage.
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$331,000 Picton
Ideal for Retirement. Set on low mainte-
nance block, 3 bedrooms, dining off
kitchen, sep. lounge, new carpet
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installed, single garage with internal
access.
Century 21 Picton 4677 2155
$335,000 Picton
Less than 300 metres to Town centre. 3
bedroom with built-in's, 3-way bath-
room, separate lounge, dining off
kitchen, split air cond, single garage.
Century 21 Picton 4677 2155
$339,500 Wilton
The perfect location. 3 bedroom all have
built-in's, 3-way bathroom with access
from main, family room, dining off
kitchen, single garage with internal
access, small front verandah.
Century 21 Picton 4677 2155
$350,000+ Buxton
4 bedrooms, built ins to 3, timber kitchen
+ dishwasher, large dining area, lounge,
floating timber floors. Slow combustion
fire & air conditioning. 1112m2 block.
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$360,000 Picton
Character filled 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
home. Huge living, separate dining &
modern Galley kitchen. Front & rear
deck. Side access with very large
American barn
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$393,000 BUXTON
This 4.9-acre block secluded & privately
position, backs onto Nattai National
Park. It has phone & 3-phase power
connected to front gate, town water
available.
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348

$399,000 Narellan
4 Bedrooms, ensuite + study * Huge
kitchen & family room * Large lounge,
fireplace & airconditioning * Double
garage, covered outdoor area, side
access.
Elders Real Estate Camden 4655
3000
$454,500 Thirlmere
5 bedroom split level home set on
3603sqm block with rural aspect. Large
formal & informal living areas, kitchen
opens onto large deck area.
Century 21 Picton 4677 2155
$469,000 PHEASANTS NEST
5.58 acres with 2-bedroom Colorbond
dwelling with open plan living, modern
kitchen, SC fire & Undercover entertain-
ing. 7m x 7m Colorbond garage. Rinnai
instantaneous HWS & mezzanine stor-
age.
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$469,900 Thirlmere
1 acre. Backing onto Matthews Creek. 3
bedroom cement rendered home.
Brand new kitchen & large games room.
Side access, garage, shed. Subdivision
potential (subject to council approval)
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$476,950 West Hoxton
Currently being used as a display home
is this double storey 4 bedroom home
featuring alarm, ducted air con, double
garage, quiet street, only moments to
Carnes Hill shopping centre.
Morrison Real Estate Austral 9606
0067
$549,900 Bargo
3.3 acres. Ranchstyle home. Ensuite +
large parents retreat. S/C fire. Split
Real Estate Report
cycle air. Assorted shedding.
L.J. Hooker Picton 4677 1348
$595,000 Theresa Park
7.5 acres. all weather driveway leads to
where you can build the home of your
dreams. 4 car garage. water filled dam,
prestigious homes & tall stands of trees
sourround you.
Dougmal R/E Camden 4655 9888
$649,000 Thirlmere
6.23 acres with everything, spacious 4
bedrooms plus study, large open plan
living areas, wrap around verandah,
inground pool, double garage plus
workshop and 4 bay farm shed.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$699,000 Rossmore
5 acres of land located in a quiet street
with a original "A" frame house, only
moments to West Hoxton shops, M7
Motorway. Organise your inspection
today!
Morrison Real Estate Austral 9606
0067
$719,000 Wilton
Outstanding Rural Acres. 40 Acres of
level rural land 2 minutes out of Wilton
Village. Mostely cleared, town water &
power. Good road frontage.
Century 21 Picton 4677 2155
$720,000 Bringelly
Ready, set , build on 5 acres of cleared,
vacant land, fenced, approx 71m
frontage, no town water, don’t miss out,
priced reduced as owner wants to sell!
Morrison Real Estate Austral 9606
0067
$769,000 Denham Court
Excellent aspect and almost level fully
fenced sought after vacant block. Very
few vacant blocks left in this prestigious
area so close to all amenities.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$789,000 Bringelly
5 acres with 2 road frontage, rare oppor-
tunity, perfect for dual occupancy, reno-
vated cottage with high ceilings, two
dams, excellent usable block.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$795,000 Austral
What an opportunity to purchase 3
acres of vacant land bordering West
Hoxton and Austral. This land is ready
for you to build the house of your
dreams (S.T.C.A), this property has
been reduced.
Morrison Real Estate Austral 9606
0067
$795,000 Austral
3 excellent acres with a spacious & solid
3 bedroom full brick home boasting
large living areas, fully equipped eat-in
kitchen, 2 bathrooms, reverse cycle air
conditioning, garage/workshop & car-
port.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$930,000 Austral
The home features 3 large bedrooms
one with ensuite, L shaped lounge and
dining with fireplace, billiard room, sun-
room and undercover pergola area. A
swimming pool all on approx 5 acre
block.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$990,000 Kelvin Park
5 park like acres boasting a beautiful 4
bedroom brick residence with ensuite
and walk in robe to main, formal lounge
and dining. Large kitchen and family
room and double lock up garage.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$1,075,000 Austral
Well presented 5 bedroom single level
brick home with swimming pool, pergo-
la, 3 acres, timber kitchen with sand
stone bench tops, bedrooms with built-
ins, corner position!
Morrison Real Estate Austral 9606
0067
$1,145,000 Kelvin Park
5 acres 2 homes - main house consist
of 3 double size bedrooms, ensuite &
walk in robe to main, beautiful timber
kitchen and large lounge and family
room. Ducted air, huge timber deck and
inground pool.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$1,395,000 Cobbitty
Full brick mansion with granny flat, 5
huge bedrooms with built-ins, huge for-
mal & informal living areas, timber
kitchen, 4-6 car garage with large brick
machinery shed with much more on
high & excellent 5 acres.
United Acreage Marketing 4774
8222
$1,450,000 Austral
First time offered in over 28years is this
5 bedroom single level home situated
on 6 3/4 acres, double garage, huge bar
area, jacuzzi, large machinery shed,
located in a quiet street.
Morrison Real Estate Austral 9606
0067
Monday May 18, 2009 The District Reporter 13
District Diary
District Diary is open to all non-profit commu-
nity groups. If you have a community event
that you would like advertised, drop us a line
10 days before the event - either by fax 4655
3897, email: news@tdr.com.au or send us a
letter at The District Reporter, P.O. Box 116,
Camden 2570.
Green Thumbs Wollondilly Garden Club is
having its next meeting Judy Clark's place at
120 Jenkins Street, Douglas Park on May 19 at
11am, with guest speaker Hazel King talking
about 'Low Maintenance Garden'. Trading
Table will be in operation so take along lunch,
a chair and cup. Call Julie 0418418920. New
members always welcome.
Hospital Auxiliary Camden Hospital
Auxiliary meets on the third Wednesday of the
month (May 20) in the Heritage Auditorium at
10.30am. New members welcome! Details
Robyn 4647 2083 or Helen & Keith 4655
9114.
Hardware Sale On Saturday, May 23 and
Sunday, May 2 between 9am and 2pm there
will be a sale at Oakdale Men's Shed near The
Workers Club, 1605 Burragorang Road,
Oakdale - 'Hardware,Timber and Treasures -
$2 Bargains'.
Schools join Celebrations Education
Week Church Service will be held on Sunday,
May 24 from 2pm to 3.30pm at Camden Civic
Centre. Camden High School Band will be
playing from 1.30pm and will also be joined by
Elderslie High School - performing musical
items as part of the celebration. Guest speaker
is Reverend Peter Robinson. Call Sue Peacock
4633 8261.
VIEW Clubs Wollondilly Evening View
Club will meet on Wednesday, May 25 at
Picton Bowling Club at 6.30pm. Colin Miller
will be guest speaker. Call Joan Croucher on
4677 0329 for more details.
Heather Lamberton from Meals on Wheels
will be guest speaker at the Monday, June 1
meeting of Camden View Club at the Camden
RSL Club at 11.30am. New members wel-
come. Call Christine on 4627 2035 for book-
ings.
Picton View Club meets on the first
Tuesday (June 2) of the month at Picton
Bowling Club. Call Doreen Tindall on 4684
3486 for more details.
Fine Stitches The Australian Sewing
Guild's Camden/Narellan Day Group will meet
at Harrington Park Community Centre from
10am to 3pm on Wednesday, May 27. The
group caters for sewers of all levels and ages.
Visitors welcome. Call Mirella on 4683 1716.
Biggest Moring Tea Kay Sidman will once
again be hosting an event for the World's
Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday May 28
between 8am and 5pm at 4 Sickles Drive,
Grasmere. There will be a sausage sizzle,
lucky dips, bric-a-brac, silent auction, choco-
late wheel and lots more.
Cawdor Markets Cawdor Car Boot and
Market Day is happening on Saturday, May 30
and there'll be lots of bric-a-brac, collectables,
memorabilia, hardware and tools, plants, fresh
produce and craft along with barbecue, drinks
and Devonshire teas. Proceeds go to the
African Aids Foundation. For details call 4658
1187.
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Camden Art Camden Society of Artist has a
Bank Corner Arts Exhibition on Friday, May
30 at corner of Argyle and John streets,
Camden. For details on any of the above call
4655 6550 or 0419 427 808.
Country Markets Cobbitty Village Market
is on June 6 at Cobbitty School, Cobbitty, 8am-
1pm. Stalls include arts, crafts, fresh produce
and gourmet foods. Enjoy the entertainment
and a wonderful variety of delicious gourmet
delicacies and home made treats. Monies
raised go to local charities. Details:
www.cobittymarkets.com.au or Contact Betty
0438 512728.
Fair and Auction A Country Fair and
Auction will be held on Saturday, June 13 from
9am at Camden Country Uniting Church,
Moores Way, Glenmore. There will be an array
of stalls, activities and things for the kids, deli-
cious Devonshire teas and soup and barbecue
lunch. Lots of fun, lots of bargains with an
Auction at 11am to raise funds for the Kids at
The Kuda Orphan School in Tanzania. If you
would like to book a stall site contact Lorna on
4636 6656 or Barbara on 4651 1771.
Picton Fun Day Picton Public School
Family Fun Day is on Sunday, July 5 between
10am and 2pm and stall holders are welcome.
For more information call Cindy Morris on
0419 859 191.No second-hand goods.
Pastoral Care Carrington Centennial Care is
offering a free course in Pastoral Care training
for people interested in becoming Volunteer
Pastoral Carers at its Aged Care Facility in
Camden. The next course begins on Monday,
June 22. If you would like to gain some new
skills and make a real difference in the life of
others please call Donna Barnard (Pastoral
Care coordinator) for details on 4659 0418 or
email: dbarnard@carringtoncare.com.au.
Giving Up Thousands have found the answer
in Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings are held
each Friday at 8pm in the CWA Rooms, 13
Cawdor Street, Camden (behind Camden
Central, Coles car park, entry off Cawdor
Road). Helpline 9799 1199 (24 hours, seven
days). There is also a Wollondilly group which
meets Wednesdays at 8pm the Shack in the
grounds of the Catholic Church, Stratford
Street, Tahmoor. Contact Ray on 4684 1410 for
details. These groups are not allied with any
sect, denomination, politics, organisation or
institution.
Hooks and Needles Picton Crochet and
Knitting Group meets 10.30 every Wednesday
at the Picton Bowling Club. All ages and skill
levels welcome. Contact Clare for more details
0414 799 509.
Oaks History Get along to Wollondilly
Heritage Centre at The Oaks on the first
Monday of very month to hear interesting
speakers on various topics or share in 'show
and tell' sessions or heritage films. Time
7.30pm with supper provided. For more infor-
mation call secretary, Viv Allen 4657 1889 or
president, Ben Lyon 4681 0472.
Heart support Macarthur Heart Support
offers information, support and encouragement
to people with heart conditions and their car-
ers. The group meets on the first Tuesday of
the month at the Campbelltown RSL at 7pm
with guest speakers. Make new friends who
understand. New members welcomed. For
details call Lea (02) 9820 1161, Betty (02)
9605 2475, Margaret (02) 4625 7492.
Lifesaving Deposit Liverpool Red Cross
Donor Centre has new operating hours to
encourage people to make a donation. The cen-
tre at 5-6/50 Macquarie Street, Liverpool is
open on these dates: Monday, closed;
Tuesday, 10am-7.45pm; Wednesday 8am-4pm;
Thursday, 11am- 7.45pm; Friday, 8am - 4pm;
Saturday, 8am-4pm; Every alternate Saturday
call 96124000 for dates and details.
Men's Shed Looking for a new challenge?
Men with some free time can join the Camden
Men's Shed which meets 9am Tuesdays at the
Clubhouse Camden Bicentennial Equestrian
Park, enter from Exeter Street. Plenty of fel-
lowship through some chit chat and light vol-
untary work on the Park. The common theme
is about men feeling useful while contributing
to the community, making new friends and
enjoying a healthy lifestyle. For details call
Peter Standen 0417 281 934.
Movie Chat Talking Movies meets the first
Wednesday afternoon, 1.30pm at the
Campbelltown Arts Centre Café and then the
last Friday evening of the month, 7.15pm at the
Uniting Church, Allman St. Campbelltown.
The group watches a film together on the
Friday evening. See website for other details:
www.talkingmovies.org or call Paul Mowen
on 0415 055 717.
Walking for Pleasure Campbelltown
Caterpillars is a group of people who meet
every fortnight to go walking on approved
walks [usually within a City Rail train ride].
Keep fit and enjoy company. No costs, no
commitment or obligation. For more informa-
tion email campbelltown.caterpillars@exe-
mail.com.au or phone Charles Lindall on 4655
2036.
Kid's Church Kid's Church is at Camden
Country Uniting Church, as part of its regular
Worship Service at 9.30 am.
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DEATH NOTICES
BAINES, Ivan Massey
11.05.2009
Late of Camden, formerly of Burwood.
Much loved father and father-in-law of
Chris and Margaret. Cherished Grandpa
of Andrew, Zoe and Tim.
Aged 93 years.
DAVIS, Raymond Charles
6.05.2009
Late of Campbelltown. Husband of Robyn
(deceased). Dearly loved father of Nathan.
Loved brother of Pam and loved uncle to
Louise and Gary. Good mate to many.
A golden heart stopped beating; two
hands were laid to rest. God broke our
hearts to prove he only takes the best.
HOPWOOD, Craig Robert 'Happy'
12.05.2009
Late of Picton, formerly of Narellan. Dearly
loved husband of Lyn and much loved
Dad of Simone and Kristie and their part-
ners Grant and Anthony.
Will be sadly missed by his brother Ken
and sister Judy, their families and all the
Novek family and friends.
KELLY, Douglas James (Jim)
11.05.2009
Late of Orangeville. Much loved husband
of Kit. Cherished father and father-in-law
of Maree and Terry, Chris and Steve and
Doug. Adored Pop to his eight grandchil-
dren and six and three-quarter grandchil-
dren. Loved brother of Colin (deceased),
Horace and Allan.
Aged 86 years
In God's hands
WILLIAM R. GROVES
Funeral Directors
Picton 4677-1644 Camden 4655-6433
...................................................
PEARSON, Betty Joyce
Passed away peacefully at home
(Moorebank) on 9.05.2009
Cherished wife of eric (deceased). Loving
The church group meets the first, third and
fifth Sundays at the Glenmore Worship Centre,
Moores Way, Glenmore and on the second and
fourth Sundays at the Orangeville Worship
Centre, Silverdale Road, Orangeville. All kids
welcome. Call Moira on 4655 3467 for more
details.
Girl Guides All girls between the ages of 7-
12 years who are interested in camping, hiking,
craft and service to the community; the Girl
Guide movement is for you. Our emphasis is
on character training through fun and activi-
ties. These activities cover a wide range with
the emphasis on attaining a girl's best as an
individual whilst working with a group. So
come along. Girls 7-12 years meet Monday
6-7.30pm at the Oakdale Guide Hall, Egans
Road, Oakdale. Call Guide House 9698 3322
for details.
Mature Women The Wollondilly Women's
Wellness Group met each Friday fortnight.
Mature Women meet together for friendship,
fun and learning to maintain active mind body
and spirit. Call the Centre For Women's Health
on 46333 777 or 1800 077 760 for more infor-
mation.
Hour of Power Camden's Hour of Power
Social Club, is for people who like Robert
Schuller's program every Sunday morning on
Channel 10. If you would like to connect with
others of similar mind, call Ashlea or Rob on
4655 3438.
Support Group Regeneration Macarthur
helps people break free from all forms of
addiction and co-dependence. It meets weekly
on Tuesdays in the 'Green Room' -
Multipurpose Hall, Uniting Church, in Allman
St at 6:30pm. It is free and is based on a 12-
Steps Program matched together with
Christian faith. Enquiries: Brian 0402 046 695.
Ph: (02) 4655 1234 Fax: (02) 4655 3897
and wonderful mother to Eric and Carol,
Lorraine (Sis), Tricia, Greg and Karen.
Adoring treasured Nan of Troy and
Shannon and Drew. Dear Nan 'P' to
Wendy, Sharon and their families.
Betty will be sadly missed by her many
relatives and friends.
PURNELL, Frank Edward
Passed away peacefully on 14.05.2009.
Late of Camden. Beloved husband of
Mavis. Much loved father of Sue, Merren,
Wendy and Debbie. Loving Grandpa and
great Grandpa.
Aged 83 years
In God's loving care.
White Lady Funerals
Funeral Directors
Camden 4655-8265
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Phone Amit on 0402 431 110
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 The Camden Historical Society
meets for lively discussions and guest speakers on the second Wednesday of
each month at 7.30pm at the Camden Museum on John Street Camden.
Interested persons and new members are most welcome.
For further information call John on 4655 9210.

The inspiring life of

Honor Sidman 1890s.
In May 1893 William Sidman bought Bickley Vale
Farm, located on the original Cawdor holding of John
Macarthur. Records show that William committed himself
to purchasing a walnut piano in instalments from Palings in
January 1894. He may have aspired to become a gentleman
farmer but he soon realised he needed to return to printing
to supplement his farm income. He bought the Camden
Times from Mr A J Doust around 1894 and renamed it the
Camden News. The paper was a twelve-page weekly news-
paper serving the Camden district. It reported on interna-
tional and local news and there was always a special edition
for the Camden Show.
By Julie Wrigley
Mr Sidman was a prominent character in the town, reg-
ularly seen wearing a top hat and frock coat. He was

H
onor Sidman was a pioneer immigrant who set a
fine example as wife, mother and community
worker. She came to Camden, about 1893, as the
wife of newspaperman William Sidman, but she
made a contribution to Camden's community in her own
right. She had a large family of five sons and four daugh-
ters, and her active association in church and charitable
work endeared her to a wide circle of friends.
She was born Honor Elizabeth Dickinson in Hull,
England, in September 1859. She married William Sidman,
at Holy Trinity Church, Hull, when she was twenty-two
years old. At that time he was a journalist who had worked
in Birmingham, Paris, and London. It is said that he had
only "pennies in his pocket" but he had considerable energy
and management ability.
Honor and William had 12 children altogether, although
two daughters and a son died in infancy. In England they
had three sons: John, George and William, and four daugh-
ters: Honor, Jessie, Mabel and Margaret. In Australia they
had two more sons, Robert and Charles.
William was offered a journalist position in Sydney,
because of his publishing experience. Honor and the fami-
ly of seven children at that stage moved with him to
Australia in 1888. Changing countries with seven children
must have been quite an upheaval for Honor. They travelled
on the "Coptic" as free settlers. William kept himself busy
on the journey out by producing an entertaining ship's news-
paper the Coptic and Eastern Pioneer, assisted by his nine
year old son George. They used a small printing press
which William took with him on the voyage. The paper sold
for a penny a copy and the proceeds of five pounds went to
the Royal National Lifeboat Institute. The newspaper cov-
ered incidents and entertainments on the voyage. On 27th
July 1888 the newspaper reported: "In the evening Mr
Sidman gave an interesting lecture in the first saloon on The
Daily Newspaper. The lecture which was much appreciated
An inspiring life - Honor Sidman
by the hearers, commenced with a historical sketch and
contained a description of the printing and general working
of a large 'Daily'." There were also concerts with music,
singing and recitations.
While they were living in Sydney, William was
employed as a publisher at the Evening News, an afternoon
daily paper. He also owned etching equipment and produced
many fine etchings which have been lodged with the
National Gallery of Australia as a record of Sydney in the
appointed to public positions for Camden Council as trustee
for the Town Clerk from 1895 to 1902, and auditor to the
council from 1898 until 1902, when he resigned.
He had an accident while driving his sulky in 1912 and
the management of his newspaper passed to his son, George
Sidman, who became the editor about 1914. William died
in 1918 at Camden, and is buried at St John's Camden.
Honor Sidman was a member of the Camden Red Cross
branch from its inception in August 1914. Throughout the
First World War she worked for the soldiers, regularly
attending the weekly sewing meetings held in Camden.
After that she continued to work for every movement spon-
sored by the Red Cross, and donating whenever there was
an appeal to the public. In 1935 the Australian Red Cross
Society held a great rally to celebrate its twenty-first birth-
day in the Town Hall in Sydney, and Mrs Sidman went in
person to receive her long service medal for 21 years' mem-
bership of the Australian Red Cross Society.
Mrs Sidman lived until she was 87 years and 5 months.
In her later years she lived at 65 John Street Camden, where
the Senior Citizens Centre is now. She is buried with her
husband in St John's Cemetery, Camden. Her obituary in
the local paper in March 1938 said: "Death came most
unexpectedly; for Mrs Sidman a few days previously had
been well and hearty, and actively engaged with her usual
household duties, enjoying all spare time in her love for
fancy work, especially if such work was for one of her grand
or great grandchildren."
A tribute from the Red Cross Society in the local paper
said: "Mrs Sidman, in her quiet way, set a fine example of
loyalty and service which should be an inspiration to other
members of the Red Cross Society."
The Camden Museum reference library has a copy of the
book 'The Supporting Cast' by Charles Pope with more
details on the Sidman family. The Museum is open from 11
to 4pm Thursday to Sunday.

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