Kanganews November 2015

KangaNewsa great mate in Hong Kong

November 2015

1 KANGANEWS | NOVEMBER 2015

NEW MEMBERS | NOVEMBER 2015

LOOKING AHEAD | DECEMBER 2015 These dates may be subject to change

Sally Doe

Anita Macedo

John Jackman

Mike Moore

Glen Railton

Jane Roberts

Siva Sivasankar

John White

Emma Wienker

Janine Long

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NOVEMBER 2015 | KANGANEWS 2

NOVEMBER 2015CONTENTSNew Members 1

Looking Ahead (December 2015) 2

Regular Events 3

Who’s Who 4

President’s Message 5

Thank you to our contributors 5

Charity News 7

Out & About 8

From Your Consul-General 10

Book Club 11

Past Events: Pink Morning Tea, Wine Tasting, AFL Grand Final 13

Calendar: NOVEMBER 2015 19

Upcoming Events 21

Cover Story: Lily Lee Turns 105 27

Beauty Tips 31

An Aussie Kitchen In HK 35

Property 37

Gastronomic Discoveries 41

Travel Tips 43

Expat Corner 45

Sports Report 47

Sports Report: Dragons 52

Sports Report: Netball 53

The Valley Vet 55

DEADLINE | NOVEMBER 2015

Advertising Booking Deadline 15 NOVEMBER

Advertising Material Deadline

19 NOVEMBER

Newsletter Material Deadline

15 NOVEMBER

EDITOR Bruce Andrews E: [email protected]

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Dean Williams E: [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHY Simon Fuller E: [email protected]

Australian Association of Hong Kong Ltd.

11A, Shelley Court, 21 Shelley Street

Midlevels Escalator, Central, HKSAR

T: +852 2530 4461

F: +852 3020 0194

E: [email protected]

W: www.ozhongkong.com


BOOK CLUB Second Wednesday of the month. If interested, please contact: Connie Albracht | [email protected]

CHARITY WORK The Society for the Relief of Disabled Children 12 Sandy Bay Road Pokfulam Contact:Pommi Kaur | 2819 3050 | [email protected]

COOEE COFFEE Fridays 10:00

–11:30 am Oolaa Petite, Shop 2 Tower 2 Starcrest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.. Contact:Ainslie Young | [email protected]

DRAGON BOAT For all enquiries please email [email protected]

LADIES GOLF First Monday of the month at Kau Sai Chau. Mondays and Thursdays (handicap required) at Deepwater Bay. Contact Ella Van Westendorp | [email protected]

MAHJONG Mondays 10am

– 1pm Dynasty Court Function Room Mid-Levels $80 members $130 non-members Contact: Christine Scullion | [email protected]

NETBALL For all enquiries please email [email protected]

TENNIS Tuesdays 9 – 11 am Wong Nai Chung Tennis Centre $40 members $60 non-members Contact: [email protected]

SMB LUNCH Second Tuesday of the month Contact: Michael Madigan | [email protected]

SUNDOWNERS Monthly - the next one will be on Wednesday, 7 October. Contact: Adrian Ryan | [email protected]

MUMS & BUB's Monday mornings.

Contact: Julie Forte | [email protected]

THE CLUB Monthly lunch at a different private members club each month.Held second Wednesday of the Month Contact: Julie Armstrong | [email protected]

REGULAR EVENTS | 2015

Would you like to join the Australian Association?Members, have you renewed your membership?

Corporate family membership is now available for any corportate organisations in Hong Kong.

For more information, please contact:

Adrian Ryan | [email protected]


2015 | WHO'S WHO

GENERAL COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Gavin McDougall | [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT Ivy Wong Stephens | [email protected]

TREASURER John Rasheed | [email protected]

SECRETARY (ACTING) Eleanor Coleman | [email protected]

GENERAL COMMITTEE Roque Hammal Rochelle Howie Joan Leong Adrian Ryan Dean Williams Bruce Andrews

PAST PRESIDENT EX-OFFICIO Jennifer Ferris

SOCIAL COMMITTEE SOCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Dee Longe | [email protected]

VICE CHAIR Julie Armstrong | [email protected]

TREASURER Michael Madigan | [email protected]

SECRETARY

Manuela Guthrie | [email protected]

SOCIAL COMMITTEE Anthea Murray | [email protected]

Leah Spies | [email protected]

Liz Walsh | [email protected]

Ainslie Young | [email protected]

Linda Jane Ferrara | [email protected]

AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OFFICEUnit 11A, Shelley Court, 21, Shelley St, Midlevels, Hong Kong T: 2530 4461 | F: 2530 4497 | E: [email protected] www.ozhongkong.com | Office Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Office: T: 2530 4461 | E: [email protected]

Membership Manager, Adrian Ryan: E: [email protected]

Marketing Manager, Adrian Ryan: E: [email protected]

KangaNews Editorial, Bruce Andrews: E: [email protected]

Advertising Manager, Adrian Ryan: E: [email protected]

The Australian Association office

is open Monday, Wednesday and

Friday. However, if no-one is there

please leave a message which will

be answered as soon as possible.

The views expressed in this news-

letter are not necessarily those of

the committee.

Images are the property of the

Association and may be used on

our website and for promotional

purposes. This includes images

of children from our events. If you

do not want your children to be

featured please contact the office.



NOVEMBER 2015 | PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hello,

Last month, we featured Lily Lee on the cover and inside KangaNews in a tribute to our senior Life Honorary Member. Since then, I’ve had the great honour of joining Lily to celebrate her 105th birthday. Lily’s story of longevity is impressive enough but it’s her character and her commitment to the Australian Association that makes her extra spe-cial to us.

That’s why last month’s “Cover Girl” is also featured in this edition of KangaNews. I hope you enjoy reading Lily’s interview with KangaNews editor Bruce Andrews. We’ve also included some extra photos of Lily’s

life in Hong Kong (and elsewhere) from Lily’s family archive. These images do record a small part of Lily’s life journey through some dramatically changed times.

I’d like to thank Lily and her family, in particular Betty and Chrys, for allowing us to share in, and to the celebrate Lily’s life and her important place in our broader Australian family.

November signals the run towards Christmas and the time we look forward to spending with our own, more immediate families. It’s without doubt a favourite, if not sometimes a little stressful, time of the year. For our hardworking volunteers, however, it’s also a time when we’re focused very much on the year ahead.

We’re continually trying to adapt to a rapidly changing social environment to help you get the most out of your time in Hong Kong and to help you make new friends and build lasting networks. We’re always keen to get your feedback in helping us to achieve this. If you have comments on any event or thoughts on how we may help to maximize your social time in Hong Kong, please do let us know. You can always email me directly at [email protected] or contact our membership team via [email protected].

We’re always thankful for a helping hand, too. If you’d like to join our volunteers with your office, event, communications, financial or other skills, be sure to let us know.

I hope you enjoy this edition of KangaNews and I look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon.

Gavin McDougall

Thank you to our contributorsThere is a team of diligent members and friends who prepare the regular articles in Kanga News. We would like to acknowledge them (in alphabetical order):

Bruce Andrews Gastronomic Discoveries | Greg Bax Sports Report | Karen Buckley Expat Corner |

James Carlile Sports Report: Dragons | Grace Ghattas Travel Tips | Sioban Guilfoyle Beauty Tips | Philip Hargrave Property |

Dr Lloyd Kenda The Valley Vet Dee Longe Out & About | Gavin McDougall Australian Consul General |

Anthea Murray An Aussie Kitchen In HK

Members of the General and Social Committees for the photos and event updates.


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Australian Association is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation – one of Australia’s most iconic and respected charities. The Foundation’s new regional o�ce will lead their advocacy and fundraising e�orts to support urgent program work in Greater China and the Asia region where 31% of the world’s blind live – 20% in China.

Over the next two years, we will work with The Fred Hollows Foundation to support their sight-saving program work and deliver some exciting new events. We are delighted to support The Foundation as they build a community of local supporters and partners.

About The Fred Hollows FoundationThe Fred Hollows Foundation is a leading Australian NGO inspired by the work of the late Professor Fred Hollows (1929–1993). Fred was an eye doctor, renowned surgeon and social justice activist. Fred was committed to improving the health of Indigenous Australians and delivering sight-saving programs in developing countries to end avoidable blindness.

Through program work in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, The Foundation has restored sight to over 1 million people. Simple interventions - for as little as HK$150 - can restore people’s sight, productivity and livelihoods, giving lasting bene�ts for individuals, their families and whole communities.

To donate or �nd out more information, please visit www.hollows.org.hk or email Sally Hasler at [email protected].

In 2015, we’re helping to bring Fred’s dream to Asia

“4 out of 5 people who are blind don’t need to be.”


The Australian Association is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation – one of Australia’s most iconic and respected charities. The Foundation’s new regional o�ce will lead their advocacy and fundraising e�orts to support urgent program work in Greater China and the Asia region where 31% of the world’s blind live – 20% in China.

Over the next two years, we will work with The Fred Hollows Foundation to support their sight-saving program work and deliver some exciting new events. We are delighted to support The Foundation as they build a community of local supporters and partners.

About The Fred Hollows FoundationThe Fred Hollows Foundation is a leading Australian NGO inspired by the work of the late Professor Fred Hollows (1929–1993). Fred was an eye doctor, renowned surgeon and social justice activist. Fred was committed to improving the health of Indigenous Australians and delivering sight-saving programs in developing countries to end avoidable blindness.

Through program work in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, The Foundation has restored sight to over 1 million people. Simple interventions - for as little as HK$150 - can restore people’s sight, productivity and livelihoods, giving lasting bene�ts for individuals, their families and whole communities.

To donate or �nd out more information, please visit www.hollows.org.hk or email Sally Hasler at [email protected].

In 2015, we’re helping to bring Fred’s dream to Asia

“4 out of 5 people who are blind don’t need to be.”

NOVEMBER 2015 | OUT & ABOUT"Nowhere in the world have I encountered a festival of people that has such a magnificent appeal to the whole nation. The Cup aston-ishes me." Mark Twain

Mark Twain, who attended the Melbourne Cup

in 1895, undoubtedly would be even more astounded if he could see how the race’s festivi-ties have grown and how it has gone global. It still truly is the “Race that stops a Nation.”

So let’s dress up in our best outfits for one of the great days on the Kong Kong calendar.

Please come and join us for the Melbourne Cup festivities on 3 November. Watch the race on the big screen, punt live on the course, and enjoy a lunch in the stunning HK Jockey Club at Happy Valley. There will also be prizes for the Best Hat, Best-dressed Male and Best-dressed Female. It all starts from 10.30am!

On 11 November, The Club will be held at the beautifully restored The Helena May. Join us for the old world charm of colonial years in what will be a delicious and memorable Afternoon Tea.

On 19 November, there is a bus trip to the Shenzhen Homewares, which is full of bargains. The “big fun bus” will be leaving in front of Central Pier 4. You must have your China Visa for this trip, and only 18-year-olds and over can attend.

Please see all the booking details for these events on our website, www.ozhongkong.com, Facebook page or go straight into Eventbrite.

I am taking this opportunity to say a huge “Thank you” to all who attended the Pink Champagne Morning Tea ... for your support, and for our incredibly generous host Diane Tighe for opening her home to us. It was a great day, with a soiree of pink, pink and more zebra print!!

Syd Soliel hosted the fashion parade; Novel Jewellers brought the incredible bling; Grand Hyatt's Deluxe Pink Lamingtons and Cup Cakes

were there; Peterson's Wines provided the Pink Blush Bubbles; and the Candy Centrepiece was from Exclusive Events by Caitlin. All of these made the day a visual and tasty delight.

We also have a long list of heroes in the back-ground who donated fabulous prizes for this event. We could not have done it without them … Asian Artworks Gallery, Central-Healing, Frites, Forbes 36, Hypoxi, LKF Nails, Love-it, Ozzie Cossie, Nut & Co, Ready Flowers, Shore Steak House, and Tala’s Hair/Beauty Centre.

Also, a big “Thank you” to the Social Committee team, who put this together to raise funds for the Hong Kong Cancer Fund. We did an incredible job of raising over $16,000 on the day.

The committee are working tirelessly to bring you quality events for the social calendar ... Julie Armstrong (Vice Chair), Manuela Gutherie (Secretary), Michael Madigan (Treasurer), Anthea Murray, Liz Walsh, Ainslie Young and, our latest recruit, LJ Ferrara.

We are sorry to say goodbye to our Social Committee member and Mums and Bubs co-ordi-nator, Leah Spies, who is leaving for Singapore.

So there is now a vacancy for a volunteer or two to run our Mums & Bubs group. If you have small children and would like to organise a playdate of sorts once a month or more, please contact Adrian Ryan, [email protected].

I am pleased to announce that Connie Albracht is our Book Club leader, so if you would like to join, please email Connie at [email protected].

Cooee Coffee is at Oolah Petite Cafe, (Shop 2 Tower 2, Star Street, Wanchai). Come join us every Friday from 10.00 to 11.30am … The best starting platform for new arrivals to Hong Kong!!

Till next month, Dee Longe Chair, Social Committee


Building,Being, Becoming

Located in Kowloon Tong, Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) is a leading Reception to Year 12 international school with a reputation for outstanding

academic performance. AISHK is the only school in Hong Kong to provide an Australian curriculum run according to the Southern Hemisphere calendar.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG | www.aishk.edu.hk | 3A NORFOLK ROAD, KOWLOON TONG, HONG KONG

Our mission is to provide a world-class international school where students, through active participation, achieve their personal best to become skilled, influential and responsible

international citizens.

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NOVEMBER 2015 | AUSTRALIAN CONSUL GENERALHello,

There’s been a lot of focus recently on the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) and rightly so. ChAFTA builds on Australia’s large and successful commercial relationship with China by providing Australians with better, more secure access to China across a range of our key business interests, including goods, services and investment.

Importantly, it doesn't in any way devalue the relationship between Australia and Hong Kong. This is clear given the large number of high-level Australian visits here. Recently these have included Australia’s Trade and Investment Minister, Andrew Robb, and, at different times, delegations from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

All of these visits are about securing and enhanc-ing the investment, business, educational, and cultural connections between Australia and Hong Kong. While the growth of trade between Australia and mainland China is well known, Hong Kong remains a significant destination for Australian goods, services and cultural exports. Hong Kong is also Australia’s sixth largest source of foreign investment.

In November, Australian businesses involved in wine and cosmetics will be the subject of extra focus with the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair and Cosmoprof Asia expo.

In addition, some of Australia’s best cultural assets will also be on display. The Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Dance Company, Jaran Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dance Company, Port Adelaide’s Aboriginal Football Academy and Hong Kong-Australian author Benjamin Law will all give Hong Kong a sample of the Australian expertise and talent of which we all can be proud.

I hope you have the opportunity to sample some of the best we have to offer during the next few weeks. Have a great November and see you next month!

Paul Tighe, Consul-General

Australian Consulate-General23rd Floor, Harbour Centre25 Harbour Road, WanchaiTel: 2827 8881Fax: 2585 4457Email: [email protected]

Consular & Passports OfficeMon to Fri: 9am – 4pm to lodge, until 5pm for passport collection.Tel: 2827 8881Email: [email protected] www.passports.gov.au

Notarial Acts Wed only: 9am – 1pmCertified copies, witnessing signatures, document authentication. Fees apply, check the website.

Visas & CitizenshipAustralian Visa Application CentreUnit 10-11, Floor 27, Prosperity Millennia Plaza663 King’s Road, Quarry BayEmail: [email protected]: +852 2185 6326www.vfsglobal.com/Australia/HongKong/

Austrade24th Floor, Harbour CentreMon to Fri: 8:45am – 5pmTel: 2588 5300 Fax: 2827 4145Email: [email protected]

Education SectionEmail: [email protected]

Travel Advicewww.smartraveller.gov.au

Don’t forget:

- Check our website for the list of services available for Australians

- Also available from our website are:

- Passport, Australian visa and documentation authentication fees

- Details of when passport officers will visit Macau

- Public holidays observed by Consulate staff

- Remember, passports take 15 working days to process

- Australians living in or visiting Hong Kong and Macau are encouraged to register at www.smartraveller.gov.au. The information is used only in cases of emergency.

Building,Being, Becoming

Located in Kowloon Tong, Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK) is a leading Reception to Year 12 international school with a reputation for outstanding

academic performance. AISHK is the only school in Hong Kong to provide an Australian curriculum run according to the Southern Hemisphere calendar.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HONG KONG | www.aishk.edu.hk | 3A NORFOLK ROAD, KOWLOON TONG, HONG KONG

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ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENTS | NOVEMBER 2015

Mums and BubsJulie Forte, the manager of the Baumhaus in Wan Chai, has kindly offered to host the Mums and Bubs

group from November 2015. She takes over from Leah Spies, who has moved to Singapore.

The Mums and Bubs group will meet within the regular Monday morning meet-ups for parents and chil-

dren at Baumhaus. The discounted price to participate is HK$40 (the regular price is HK$80).

The Baumhaus coffee lounge serves coffee, tea, sandwiches and snacks. However, outside food and

beverages are not permitted - thanks in advance for your understanding. Also, please note that socks are

required for all adults and non-slip socks are advisable for children over the age of four years.

For all class bookings and enquiries, please email: [email protected]

See the Mums and Bubs listing in Upcoming Events for more information.

Member BenefitsWe are now placing the Members Benefits listings in a separate, easy to read publication on Issuu.

Please click here to see the latest benefits available for our members



PAST EVENTS | PINK MORNING TEA


PINK MORNING TEA | PAST EVENTS


PAST EVENTS | WINE TASTING


WINE TASTING | PAST EVENTS


PAST EVENTS | AFL GRAND FINAL


AFL GRAND FINAL | PAST EVENTS


CALENDAR | NOVEMBER 2015

Booking Deadlines:The Club Afternoon Tea Helena May - Wednesday, 11th Novermber.

Shop China - Monday, 16th November 2015.

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Mahjong Monday 9, 16, and 23 November

Did you know that a winning hand in mahjong actually contains 14

(or 17) tiles? And that the goal is to make four or five melds (also

depending on the variation) and one pair, or “head”? It may sound

complicated, but it isn’t and we will have you playing like a pro in no

time. Beginners are welcome. Come and join in the fun.Time: 10 am – 1 pmWhere: Dynasty Court Function Room, 23 Old Peak Road, Mid-levels Cost: Members: $80 / Non-Members: $130Contact: Christine Scullion | [email protected]

Ladies GolfMonday 2, 9, 16 and 23 November

Ladies (and gents) can play every Monday and Thursday (handicap required) at Deepwater Bay. *unless public holiday or tournament on* Please contact Ella van Westendorp | [email protected] for more information

Mums and BubsMonday

The Mums and Bubs group is an informal catch up for parents and their children of all ages, allowing kids to stretch their legs and parents to socialise. From November 2015, the Mums and Bubs group will meet at Baumhaus in Wan Chai. Cost: $40Venue: “Baumhaus,”1/F, 36 Queens Road East, Wanchai (near

Star Street, just opposite the entrance to Pacific Place 3).Please note: Socks are required for all adults and non-slip socks are advisable for children over the age of four years.For all class bookings and enquiries, please email: [email protected]

Morning TennisTuesday 10, 17 and 24 November

Come for a hit and giggle or if you want a “work out” we can do that too.

We are looking for anyone that can hit a ball, preferably over the net.

You need to be available on Tuesday mornings from 9am until 11am. We

are the tennis group for you if you:

• don’t want to commit to competition but want a hit of tennis• enjoy a little chat. We have two courts booked every week. If this interests you, please come along to the tennis.When: 9am–11amCost: Members: $40 / Non-members: $60Contact: [email protected]: Please contact the HK Tennis Centre on 2574 9122 if the weather is doubtful.Rachel has stepped down as the coordinator of Morning Tennis and so we are looking for a replace-ment. Please contact Adrian | [email protected] if you would like to help.

UPCOMING EVENTS | NOVEMBER 2015


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Book ClubWednesday 4 November

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm, 1st Wednesday of the monthVenue: Oolaa Petite, Shop 12 & 14, Regal Court, Star St., Wan ChaiCost: Pay for food and drinks on the dayBooking: Not required, just show up

For any questions email Connie Albracht | [email protected]

Cooee CoffeeFriday 6, 13 and 27 November

Cooee Coffee is our casual coffee morning get together, perfect for both newcomers to Hong Kong and also to catch up with old friends. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy some great coffee, maybe a treat and a chat. Each session is hosted by a member of the Social Committee so there will be someone to meet and greet you and introduce you to others if it’s your first visit. If you have particular questions about life in Hong Kong, we’ll be able to help answer them or at least point you in the right direction.

For any questions email Ainslie | [email protected]

SMB LunchTuesday 10 NovemberNovember’s lunch is on Tuesday the 10th. Whether you are a regular or have never been to one of our lunches before, come and enjoy the company in a relaxed setting. This month we are heading to Devil’s Advocate in Wanchai.

Time: 12:15pm to whenever you need to leaveVenue: Devil’s Advocate, 48 Lockhart Road, WanchaiCost: Pay for food and drinks on the dayBooking: Not required, just show up

For more information on SMB events, contact Michael Madigan | [email protected].

The Club Helena May. Afternoon TeaWednesday, 11 November

Hong Kong has many private clubs that are members only. Each month, lunch is held at a different private club for you to enjoy the experience of these clubs. This month’s lunch is at The Helena May. Originally a club for women, it also welcomes male associate members. The club was established in 1916 by Lady Helena May who was the wife of the Governor, Sir Henry May, with the object of promot-ing the welfare of women and girls in Hong Kong. Apart from club’s facilities, The Helena May also offers accommodation and it is centrally located in a gracious heritage building on Hong Kong Island.

Time: 3.00pm-5.30pm. Meet in the Main Dining Room Location: TheHelena May Club Hong Kong, 35 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong. Cost: Pay on the day, cost depending on menu choices. Non-members pay an extra $50Booking: Go to www.ozhongkong.com and click on the event link or via the calendar.

For any questions contact Julie Armstrong at [email protected]. Booking Deadline: Friday, 12 October Dress: Smart casualPayment: Please pay cash on the day. Exact amounts are appreciated.



COOEE!

OOLA PETIT CAFE

Perfect for both newcomers to Hong Kongand a catch up with old friends. Enjoy great

coffee, maybe a treat and a chat.



Shop ChinaHome-wares shopping in Shenzhen by Coach

Thursday, 19th November

Home-wares is made up of approximately six large buildings of several floors selling items such as crockery, cutlery, glassware, silk flowers, bedding, furniture, pillows/throws, decorative items, kitchen utensils, rugs, lamps, and so on.

Note: You must have a valid China visa for this trip.

Time: 9.00am-6.00pm (meet at 8.30am for prompt 9.00am coach departure)Location: Central Pier 4 (this is a convenient location for the coach to stop and also for

anyone coming from DB)Cost: Members $350.00 Non Members $400.00 Booking Deadline: Monday, 16 NovemberPayment: Online. Go to the calendar on our website and use the link to register and pay

online.Booking : Go to www.ozhongkong.com and click on the event link or via the calendar.

For queries, contact Julie Armstrong at [email protected] to Bring: Your Passport with China Visa. Your HK ID, for a quicker transition thruough

the border. RMB (yuan) as there may or may not be ATM's that are working. A large suitcase or trolley device for easier handling of your purchases. Pack a lunch, as there may or may not be any coffee shops/lunch venues. Also, it will be quicker, so you don’t waste valuable shopping time.

Age Group: This is an event for over 18-year-olds only.Further info: Julie: phone 9365 4698 Dee: phone 6620 5524 or [email protected]

CLASSIFIEDS | OCTOBER 2015

Want to advertise your business in our Classifieds area? Not only will your classified feature in the 12 month subscription of Kanga

News, it will be listed on our Classified Page on our website.

For more information regarding the advertising opportunities and costs please contact Adrian at

[email protected]

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NOVEMBER 2015 | FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT

Upon presentation of your membership card the Little Beer Room will give a 10% off your total bill with no service charge.



Lily Lee Celebrates her 105th BirthdayOn October 4, our treasured member Lily Lee

turned 105. A special celebration was held on

the following weekend with her

family and friends at her home

at the China Coast Community,

Kowloon Tong.

Her life story appeared as the

Cover Story in the October 2015

issue of Kanga News.

Just before her b i r thday

celebration, Lily answered

some ques t i ons fo r t he

readers o f Kanga News.

Kanga: Congratulations on turning 105.

What are your feelings about reaching this

milestone?

Lily: People may say that this is a great achieve-

ment, but to me, well, I just live on.

Kanga: Your thoughts on

receiving your second mes-

sage of congratulations from

Queen (after receiving a 100th

birthday letter in 2010)?

Lily: My thoughts about getting

my second message of congrat-

ulations from the Queen is that

it is indeed an honour, though

at my age, worldly affairs do not

have such a great impact on me

as they used to have.

Kanga: How will you be celebrating your 105th

birthday?

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Lily: There will be a presentation ceremony of

the congratulation letters from Queen Elizabeth

II, the Australian Government and the HKSAR

Government. And of course, there will be a cake

cutting ceremony, with a huge cake prepared by

my grand niece.

Kanga: How many family members will be com-

ing to celebrate with you?

Lily: About 12 of my family members will be attend-

ing my birthday party.

Kanga: If I can ask you about your early life,

what are your memories of growing up in

Sydney?

Lily: My elder sister was suffering from poliomyeli-

tis and I was able to take care of her when I was

a small child.

Kanga: What was life like for you living in Hong

Kong in the 1930s after you moved here in

1931?

Lily: Life in the 1930s was really good. I had a

good job and my salary was enough for me to

travel quite frequently. Social life was very enjoy-

able, because I could dress up elegantly and enjoy

merriments with my relatives and friends.

Kanga: How did you manage to cope with the

difficulties of living in occupied Hong Kong

during the war?

Lily: I worked for an organisation that was politically

neutral, and I lived in Happy Valley where many

Japanese people lived, so fortunately, I lived a

comparatively unmolested life.

Kanga: What drew you to joining the Australian

Association when it was founded in 1954?

Lily: Since I am an Australian, I feel a sense of soli-

darity with the Australian Association, so I joined it!

Besides, I thought I would really enjoy the activities

organised by the Association.


Kanga: What are your fondest memories of

being involved with the Association?

Lily: Attending Sundowners, which were previ-

ously held monthly at the Wombat Hole, because

it provided me with the

opportunity of meeting so

many other members of the

Australian Association of

Hong Kong.

Kanga: And what did

it mean for you when

you were elected a Life

Honorary Member of the

Association?

Li ly: I t was indeed my

honour!

Kanga: Since retiring, you

have reportedly traveled

to many countries around

the globe. Which coun-

tries were your favourites

to visit?

Lily: I love East Africa. I still keep a picture of me

sitting on a huge elephant.

Kanga: In what ways has travel enhanced your

life?

Lily: Other than enjoyment, travelling has wid-

ened my horizons, enabled me to meet friends

in different places and also,

it’s a great pleasure to me,

when socializing, to say,

“I’ve been there!”, followed

by exchanges of happy

experiences.

Kanga: Is there a message

you would like to give to

your fellow Association

members today?

Lily: Yes, my message is:

treasure and enjoy the pre-

sent moment!

Kanga: When you were turn-

ing 100, you were asked by

the Kanga News correspond-

ent what you attributed your

longevity to, and you replied, "not worrying!" Is

there anything you would like to add now?

Lily: It’s still “not worrying, plus doing what you

enjoy doing!”

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Getting Under Your SkinIt is the largest organ of our body and we each

have about two square metres of it. Our skin is a

fascinating and complex organ; it contains hair fol-

licles, oil glands, sweat glands, nerves and blood

vessels. It is made up of an outer layer, the epider-

mis, and a layer of soft tissue underneath called

the dermis.

Our skin acts as a barrier and protects our body

from the environment. It regulates our body tem-

perature, can detect and fight off infections and

the nerves in our skin permit sensations, such as

touch, feeling heat and cold.

The epidermis is constantly growing. It grows out-

wards, toward the surface; it has elasticity and is

continually being regenerated as it sheds dead skin

cells from the outer surface. Thin, tough and water-

proof and it varies in it thickness around our body.

The epidermis is made up of cells called keratino-

cytes, coenocytes and melanocytes and it acts

as a protective shield for our body. A very special

and important cell type in the epidermis is the

Langerhans cell, which helps our body repel dam-

aging bacteria and viruses, providing support to our

immune system by fighting against and repelling

these potentially harmful foreign substances. The

primary function of the epidermis is to provide a

physical barrier between the body and the envi-

ronment; it both repels moisture and also prevents

excessive water loss. The epidermis also protects

you from the harmful rays of the sun. The cell type

called melanocytes produces the pigment melanin

and when you tan or get freckles, it is this pigment

that turns your skin darker. Its primary function,

however, is to block the harmful ultraviolet rays of

the sun.

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The dermis is the inner layer of the skin this is

where the hair follicles, nerves, sweat glands,

small blood vessels and sebaceous glands are

located. The dermis is the supporting structure for

the epidermis and it contains proteins such as col-

lagen and elastin which give skin its strength and

elasticity. As we age, these proteins start to break

down and are slower to regenerate and decrease

in number.

So, whilst appearance might not be the most

crucial function of your epidermis, it is what we

and everyone else sees first. The combination of

the environmental effects on the epidermis and

the slow down in cell regeneration in the dermis

causes our skin to be more delicate and contrib-

utes to the visible signs of ageing.

How to Care for your SkinA facial is one of the best ways to take care of

your skin. This is not just an indulgence for women.

Increasingly, we are regularly seeing men in the

salon looking for suitable treatments and interested

in understanding their skincare routine.

For the best facial experience, I recommend that

you choose a trained, experienced and knowledge-

able beauty therapist who will discuss with you any

areas of concern and make recommendations after

he or she has examined and analysed your skin.

A facial treatment will clean your skin, remove dead

skin cells and debris, and will nourish your skin. It

will promote a clear, well-hydrated complexion and

will help your skin look fresher and younger. The

added side effect is that you will also feel refreshed,

relaxed and more confident.

Facials work best when part of an ongoing skin

care routine. Your therapist should be able to rec-

ommend the frequency with which you should

have a facial treatment in the salon, especially if

you are planning to have your skin in top condition

for an event like a wedding or a significant birthday

celebration.

Ideally, you should plan a facial once every four to

six weeks, but the frequency will depend on your

skin type. Living in Hong Kong with dry skin, you

should be more diligent about your routine in the

winter than in the summer, as the cool dry winters

will further dry out your skin. If you tend to have

more oily skin, it is more important during summer

to step up your facial treatments.

The Ideal Facial When you have a good facial, it should include the

following steps.

A facial should always begin with a consultation. If

you go to a salon and they hand you a menu of

facial services and ask you to choose one, you are

probably wasting your time and your money. You

should expect to complete a form that has ques-

tions about your skin concerns, your diet, how

much water you drink, medication you are taking,

your alcohol consumption, whether you smoke,

your exercise habits, supplements you take, and

products you are currently using. Your answers will

affect your skin will help your therapist determine

the most appropriate treatment.

After wrapping your hair with a towel or headband,

your therapist will begin your facial with a thorough

cleansing, using cotton pads, wipes or sponges.

Your therapist will then conduct a skin analysis.

Your eyes will be covered and your therapist will

look at your skin through a brightly lit magnifying

lamp. This will help the therapist determine your

skin type: dry, oily, combination, sensitive or nor-

mal, and your skin condition, whether you have

acne, blackheads, whiteheads, ageing, sun-dam-

age, dehydration, and so on. Your therapist will

then choose the most appropriate products and

treatments and he/she will consult with you about

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the most suitable treatment he/she recommends

to achieve the best result for your skin type and

condition.

Steam is a facial staple! Most facials use a machine

that directs a thin vapour of warm steam to your

face. This is very relaxing and helps softens up any

blackheads or whiteheads that are to be extracted.

In cases of highly sensitive skin, your therapist may

choose not to use steam.

Exfoliation is the next essential step. Exfoliation

removes the surface dead skin layer. There are

two type of exfoliation, chemical and mechanical.

Generally, chemical exfoliation uses enzymes and/

or acids to loosen the bond between skin cells,

usually a gentle enzyme exfoliation treatment will

be done under the steam. Stronger chemical peels

are often a stand-alone treatment and should be

discussed with your therapist, as they may have

side effects and may require some downtime.

Mechanical exfoliates have a gritty texture that rubs

away the surface dead skin cells and will also usu-

ally be done under steam.

The removal of blackheads or whiteheads is known

as extractions, and you may decide if you want

your therapist to do the extractions. Extractions can

be uncomfortable, especially on thin or delicate

skin. Extractions can cause broken capillaries and

discoloration if done improperly and should never

be attempted at home; always leave extractions to

your therapist or you will risk infection and scarring.

At this point, most facials will include some type

of facial massage or serum infusion. This may be

done manually or with the use of machines, which

will depend entirely on the treatment you have

decided to apply. A facial massage is designed

to relax you and stimulate your skin and facial

muscles.

The most relaxing stage is the application of the

facial mask. Your mask will be chosen to suit to

your skin type and condition. As you relax with your

mask on, your therapist will do scalp and shoulders

massage or some other service. If your therapist

leaves the room at this point you are not getting

the full experience, and I recommend you do not

go back. Your beautician is either taking a break or

meeting with their next client, while you are paying!

Finally, your facial will be complete with the applica-

tion of toner, serums, moisturizer and sunscreen if

it's daytime.

Your therapist will advise you on the best homecare

for your skin type and will recommend products.

Some people feel uncomfortable with this step

because it involves product recommendations.

However, it is part of the therapist’s job. It is also

very unlikely that branded/designer skin care

products from department stores you may invest

in will achieve the results of the homecare range

recommended by your therapist. Remember, you

aren't obligated to buy anything, and your therapist

should offer but not push.

In Hong Kong, you should expect to pay upwards

of HK$700 (approximately A$125) for a 60-minute

facial treatment. A service offered for less - and lets

face it, there are many options in Hong Kong - is

likely to smell good and feel good, but not likely to

do much good, and is unlikely to be delivered by a

qualified, trained and experienced therapist.

Sioban Guilfoyle

Owner, Glow Spa Hong Kong

[email protected]

www.glow-spa.net



Perfect Fish Pie for WinterThe weather is turning, and the “colder” months

(if you can really call them that in Hong Kong) are

on their way.

This makes it the perfect time of year to enjoy

a fish pie! I used to be put off making a fish pie

because of the poaching, the white sauce, and

all the fuss and bother that went into making one.

And then I found this recipe that is wonderfully

simple and completely easy.

You literally put all your ingredients into a dish,

dollop some mash potato on top, and pop it into

the oven.

This pie easily serves six people, and I find it

freezes really well (I put individual portions into

zip lock bags and into the freezer).

Ingredients:freshly ground black pepper

1 kg potatoes

1 carrot

2 sticks celery

150 g good-quality Cheddar cheese

1 lemon

½ fresh red chilli

4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

300 g salmon fillets, skin off and bones removed

300 g undyed smoked haddock fillets, skin off

and bones removed

125 g raw peeled king prawns (from sustainable

sources - ask your fishmonger)

olive oil

1 good handful chopped spinach (optional)

2 ripe quartered tomatoes (optional)

Method:Preheat your oven to 200°C, and pop on the water

to boil. When boiling, add the potatoes for your

mash.

In a deep baking tray add the grated carrot, celery

and cheddar, then the zest of the lemon and the

parsley. If using the chilli add it now too (if you don't

have a fresh one, ½ teaspoon of chilli flakes, or

powder, works well too).

Cut your fish into bite size cubes, and add it to the

vegetable mix along with your prawns.

Squeeze the juice from the zested lemon over the

lot (making sure no pips sneak through), and then

add the spinach and the tomatoes.

Mix everything together until really well combined.

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Your potatoes should be done by now. Drain and

mash them, adding whatever you normally would

when you make mash potato (some people add

milk, some add butter, some add both – make it

how you like it!). Just be sure to season it well with

salt and pepper.

Once the mash is made, add it in big dollops over

the fish mixture, smoothing it out to cover the filling.

Pop the whole lot into the oven for 40 minutes,

until cooked through and golden on top. Serve

immediately with a side of greens (broccollini

works really well!).

Handy Tip: use whatever combination of seafood

you like, just make sure you have 750g of it! Crab

meat works really well, as do scallops. If you can't

find smoked fish, I find some smoked bacon, diced,

gently fried for five minutes, and then added with

the fresh fish also adds a lovely smoky flavour.

Anthea Murray

[email protected]


Sydney auction market slow while Melbourne has a spring in its step

It appears the real estate market has slowed down

in October and despite the shift to talk of doom and

gloom there is still demand for quality residential

properties. It is very interesting to read and hear

the various property commentators vacillate on

whether the Australian property market is facing

an almighty crash or a soft landing and correction.

This is a very different sentiment to the commen-

tators’ and real estate agents’ views of only a few

months ago, when the market was “out of control”

and there was a buying frenzy.

If you take note of the recent article in the Domain

in Sydney, the headlines say it all: “Sydney auc-

tion market tanks”. The accompanying article states

that vendors’ hopes are being dashed across

Sydney due to the huge number of listings this

Spring together with Westpac’s lifting of interest

rates. To me, there is a level of scare mongering

as every Spring the volume of houses which go

on the market increases substantially and despite

this demand is still greater than supply. That

said, it seems true that the interest rate hike by

Westpac (up two-tenths of a percentage point) did

dampen the market. As noted by Andrew Wilson

from Domain, “The higher interest rate clearly

spooked an already skittish Sydney property mar-

ket”. Similarly, Shane Oliver, AMP Capital’s chief

economist, attributed the poor Sydney auction

results on the weekend of October 17-18 entirely

to Westpac’s move to increase interest rates ear-

lier in the week. Oliver also made the valid point

that with Westpac increasing their lending rate, it

is only a matter of time before the other three big

banks follow.

There is no denying that the auction results in

Sydney show a slow down – the middle week of

October had a clearance rate of 65.1%, which was

a massive drop from the previous week’s 70%, and

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the lowest clearance rate in three years. It is also

interesting to note that in the same Domain article

the following highlighted houses that failed to sell:

- A four-level new terrace in Great Buckingham

Street, Redfern, was passed in on a vendor bid

of $3.2 million. At this stage, the reserve remains

undisclosed, but what is interesting is the fact that

although there were three registered bidders, not

one made a bid.

- Cove Street, Birchgrove, is a renovated two-

bedroom home that was passed in on a vendor

bid of $1.48 million with a reserve of $1.5 million.

According to the agents, there had been interest

and offers prior to the auction of over $1.4 million.

Also, there were five registered bidders but no

action on the day.

- Angus Avenue, Lane Cove, a four-bedroom

and three-bathroom home was passed in at

$2,305,000; again with no action, despite the fact

there were three registered bidders and some thir-

teen contracts had been handed out before the

auction.

Against this doom and gloom there were some

positive results in Sydney. A house in Longueville

sold for $355,000 over the reserve and realised

$4,255,000. In this instance, there were seven

parties competing. Similarly in Kogarah, a four-

bedroom house sold for $1,475,000, which had

been marketed at $1.3 million-plus.

From the above, it is clear that you need to look

at specifics – the location areas and the individual

property’s attributes - to ascertain whether there

will be low or high demand.

Melbourne, on the other hand, does not appear

to be showing any real signs of a slowdown, and

there is still a positive vibe amongst real estate

agents and commentators. Melbourne’s auction

clearance rate remains above 70% and many auc-

tions still have multiple bidders. If there are any

cracks appearing in the Melbourne market, it is

in the sale of apartments. Ivan Colhoun, the NAB

chief economist – markets, says the Melbourne

market is robust. Data shows that the vacancy

rates are falling and rents are increasing. There is

always the exception, such as Docklands, where

supply outweighs demand. Due to Melbourne’s

continuing population growth, demand for property

is strong and so it is forecast that property prices

will increase by between 8% and 13% in 2016.

Some of the outstanding recent results in

Melbourne included:

- Raheen Drive, Kew, a 1970’s architect-designed

house on over 1200 square metres sold for

$3,700,000, some $850,000 above the reserve.

Although the house was in original condition, it

was located in a highly sought after location close

to the CBD.

- Thomas Street, Hampton, a large late Victorian

timber home sold for $2,430,000, which was on

the market at $2,150,000 and had four bidders

vying for the property.

- Findon Street, Malvern East, a recently renovated

one of a pair in a quiet and up-and-coming street

adjacent to the Gascoigne Estate sold for $2 mil-

lion, which was an incredible price.

Finally, as I have said before, it comes back to

doing your homework and establishing that what

you buy today will still be desirable and in demand

when you sell.

Philip Hargrave

[email protected] oil



Far from the Madding CrowdThere is a new restaurant/bar in Causeway Bay

that does seemingly the impossible. It gives the

area with a quiet place for a post-work tipple or

dinner only a stone’s throw from the busiest pedes-

trian crossing in the world (which is on Hennessy

Road where the Sogo department store is located).

Opened in September, WaaLAH! is a chilled out

venue with its shopfront open to Pak Sha Street.

Most of the vehicle traffic is diverted to other

streets, so it means you can enjoy alfresco dining

here without excessive exhaust fumes.

The name WaaLAH! is taken from the French “voilà”,

or “there it is”, but spoken with a local Hong Kong

accent. As the name implies, the food is European

streetside café cuisine with an Asian twist.

My wife and I visited the restaurant recently

after work, and were impressed by the taste-

ful industrial chic ambience and the friendly,

attentive staff.

A look at the menu shows the kitchen staff

had fun inventing some new dishes that

fit the playful East meets West vibe. We

started with “lollipork” – bbq pork belly on

lollypop sticks and smeared with lip-smack-

ing honey hoi sin sauce – and a “duck”

(actually tofu made to resemble this bird’s

meat) with cucumber and leeks wrapped in

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a grilled tortilla roll.

For the mains, instead of choosing the lahksa noo-

dle soup, which we had heard is a winner here, we

opted for a king prawn linguine and a pork shoul-

der. For the linguine, instead of the usual tomato

base, it had a Thai red curry sauce. The prawns

were well grilled but my wife felt the dish could

have had a bit more “chili heat” – but she is a spicy

girl.

Meanwhile, the pork shoulder, grilled with

ipoh honey soy, was suitable charred

without being overcooked. It got a thumbs

up from both of us.

We rounded out the meal with a shared

pavlova. More sticky and less sweet than

is usual for this meringue dessert, it was

topped with fresh berries and a berry com-

pote which was delicious.

Along with two glasses of Australian semil-

lon, the whole meal for two came to $800.

We will be back – perhaps to try their

brunch menu.

WaaLAH!: G/F, 12 Pak Sha Street, Causeway Bay.

Website: waalah.hk. Email: [email protected]

Bruce Andrews

Editor

Got a favourite restaurant, providore or wet market hero? We would like to

hear from you.

Gastronomic Discoveries is a column that gives you the opportunity to tell your fellow Australian Association

members about a special food expe-rience you’ve found in Hong Kong.

To contribute, contact the editor of Kanga News, Bruce Andrews, at

[email protected]. A column should be between 300-500 words, and accompanying photos are wel-come. Deadlines for submission are

the 15th of the month for the following month’s issue.

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Siem Reap – A Beautifully Haunting Kingdom

There’s nothing quite like landing in a city in the morn-

ing. You walk off the plane a little bleary eyed adjusting

to the early start. Landing in Siem Reap in September

this year, it was drizzling with rain, and during the

drive through the city life there is bustling: families pil-

ing into and onto all sorts of modes of transportation,

kids walking to school, farmers in the field, children

bathing, and vendors carting around breakfast and

unbelievably satisfying snacks. You wake up with the

city and you connect and begin a new day of adven-

tures and challenges together. Welcome to Siem

Reap.

Snacks: One of the questions I am asked often about

Siem Reap is, “What’s the food like?” It’s an infusion

of Vietnamese, Thai and Indian (as well as Western

and International cuisines). You wouldn’t really gorge

on anything because the city is such that you can

find food everywhere. A Vietnamese baguette would

be US$1, a honey and butter crepe with bananas

is US$1, a beer is US$1. You get the idea? A sim-

ple meal, soup with rice and tea, will come to US$5.

Splurging on half a chicken tikka, a curry, naan and a

tea will come to US$11.

Sightseeing: You will be bombarded with all sorts of

versions of the Angkor Wat and surrounding temple

tours. It’s important to decide how long you would like

to spend there and for what purpose. You can do half

a day, a full day or 3-7 days. Pre-booking ensures you

don’t have to queue up, and you have a reputable,

English-speaking guide who is educated and enthu-

siastic to share their country with you. The insights

are amazing and their passion and historical knowl-

edge enables you to escape into a Kingdom that was

once more powerful than Thailand. In fact “Siem” is

a traditional variation of “Siam”, and “Reap” means

defeated. So “Siem Reap” means it is the kingdom

that defeated Thailand. Despite the poverty and sim-

ple life, they are still proud, beautiful, honest people

who are just trying their best. Like the rest of us.

Security: In a nutshell, if you are asked to follow

someone to help them buy milk powder for their baby

from the supermarket, please don’t! I nearly did, until

my traveler instincts kicked in. I was able to contribute

in other ways that were more direct, immediate and

beneficial.

Savings: I organised my Cambodian visa before

travelling, pre-booked my transfers and had a back-

pack (even though the airline allowed for luggage).

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This saved so much time and money and I was able

to go from the aircraft to my hotel within one hour

door-to-door.

Safe travels and remember, the experience will out-

weigh the expense.

Grace L Ghattas

[email protected]

FAST FACTS about SIEM REAP:1. The main bar/restaurant area in Siem

Reap is called “Pub Street” 2. For the two tours booked (“Street Food”

and “Angkor”), both guides were fun, informa-tive and patient. Judey, who took the Angkor

tour, is studying political science by night while a tour guide by day. He would like to be

the country’s president by 2030.3. The street food tour was informative and you can do it in the evening. It covers the market and you don’t have to eat at the

street food stalls (unless you want to snack). Vanny, my guide, took me to a proper res-taurant at the end and I was happy for him

to order.4. American Express card is not accepted at the shops. Only Visa, Mastercard, Union

Pay, JCB are widely accepted and, of course, cash is still king. US currency is accepted

widely, and everything is negotiable.5. When entering Angkor Wat, you must wear

long pants, shoulders should be covered and no hats are allowed. Pregnant women

and children under 12 are also not allowed in Angkor Wat. However, other temples, such as Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom,

are open to everyone.


Recently, a friend of mine gave me a lovely pendant

with the following quote on it:

God, give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot

change, The courage to change the things that I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference.

I am a big believer in things happening for a reason,

and I think I was given this pendant at a time when

those words would have a great impact on me.

I have begun to realize that learning acceptance can

greatly reduce pressure and expectations.

For example, I now accept that my husband is never

going to learn to shut the wardrobe doors. After four

years of pleading (nagging), I have decided it’s much

easier to just shut them myself and not get annoyed

about it. My mornings are much happier.

I have accepted I am never going to have an Elle

McPherson figure. Not for lack of trying, might I add! My

lovely Boot Camp Ladies gave me some bust enhanc-

ing cream last Christmas. Despite applying it religiously,

sadly, there hasn’t been a change. Thanks anyway, girls.

I have accepted that I will never play tennis like Serena

Williams. If I’m being totally honest with myself, I am

lucky to get the ball over the net! (I know my older sister,

who was my tennis partner in high cchool, will agree

with this). I am enjoying the game so much more now I

have accepted my ability … or lack thereof.

Now for a tough one: I am beginning to accept that my

three gorgeous girls are now independent women who

don’t need a Mum to make decisions for them anymore.

(I’m not sure when that happened, but I didn’t see it

coming!) I am so proud of the lives they have carved out

for themselves, and I love being a part of their lives. But

it is now in a different role to what I was used to. While

my children have thrown themselves wholeheartedly

into their “grown up” lives, I am still working on accept-

ing this transition.

Karen Buckley

Strive Lifestyle Coaching

Certified Life Coach/Fitness Consultant

[email protected]

www.strivelifestylecoaching.com

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AISHK Gets a Taste of The West End

Australian Star Daniel Koek brings a taste of West End to AISHK

An event on Saturday 26 September at the Australian International School Hong Kong saw a powerful collaboration which spanned across generations and international borders. AISHK was proud to host West End musical theatre star Daniel Koek for a one-off performance at the AISHK Auditorium. Koek recently appeared as the leading role of Jean Valjean in the world renowned ‘Les Miserables’ on London’s West End. Koek, an Australian performer fast establishing himself as one of the world’s finest singers, together with a select group of AISHK students who performed alongside him, thrilled the audience during the special 90 minute show. Together, they presented a medley of songs from musical productions Koek has been a part of, including West Side Story and Saturday Night Fever, as well as a handful of originals from his latest album HiGH.

The AISHK Vocal Ensemble, a group of 13-17 year old students, who all have a love for singing and performing were presented with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work and perform with a West End star in preparing the show. The Vocal Ensemble and newly formed AISHK Acapella group performed solo items as well as providing Koek with backing vocals for several numbers. Year 10 student Dana Free joined Koek for a specially prepared duet entitled Remember Me, which brought the crowd to its feet. Koek was backed by a four-piece band which included AISHK alumni Thomas Chiu on drums and AISHK Head of Performing Arts Mr Graeme Tyler on piano.

A culmination of many months of planning and rehersals by students and AISHK staff, the evening was a rare and wonderful occasion whereby a world class artist joined forces with students, who showed they are indeed the next generation of professional performers.

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Sports Report

AFLThe Grand Final was won in a walkover by

Hawthorn. The winning margin of 46 points was

indicative of the difference between the sides.

West Coast is better than this. But Hawthorn has

now won three in a row and, in an era of salary

caps and drafts, must surely rank as a playing,

coaching and roster maintenance masterclass. As

a spectacle, the game had no real highs and was

virtually decided by the end of the first quarter. A

friend, who said he fell asleep during the second

half, would not have missed much. Cyril

Rioli joined his uncles Maurice Rioli and

Michael Long was a worthy winner of the

Norm Smith Medal for best on field in a

Grand Final.

The game now enters the trading period

where players are traded for varying reasons

between clubs. It is here that the secret

deals done during the year finally come out

and players suddenly become home sick or

have lifestyle needs miraculously coinciding

with a team that wishes to have them for

large amounts of money. All in a two-week

period. The sooner the game grows up and

accepts that players can play and perform

well for a team while knowing they are

moving to a different side at the end of the

year, the better.

NRLAt the other end of the spectrum, there

was the NRL Grand Final. It has been

said to be one of the best ever, and it’s

hard to dispute that comment. The game

was decided on the last “hail mary” play

of the match to send it into sudden death

overtime. Johnathan Thurston, the man

of the match, had the opportunity to win

in regular time only for his sideline conversion to

hit a six-inch post and ricochet out. The cruelness

of the golden point system was soon displayed

when Ben Hunt dropped the ball from the restart

and virtually guaranteed the Cowboys would win.

Perhaps a combination of the old and new with

10 minutes each way and then golden point if still

tied would be fairer. The Cowboys have finally won

a premiership and it joins the NRL Auckland Nines

as the only trophies to show for 20 years of trying,

aside from more than a few wooden spoons.

SPORTS REPORT | NOVEMBER 2015


Rugby The World Cup is getting down to the business end

of the competition. At time of writing, the All Blacks

look impossibly good and take on South Africa in

one semi-final, while the Wallabies just scraped

through against Scotland and were considered

lucky to do so as a crucial penalty perhaps should

not have been given. However, Australia were with-

out key players who will be back against Argentina,

a side they know well and consistently beat. Lets

hope that complacency did not take hold and they

make it to the final.

England become the first

host nation to bow out at the

pool stage. They now join

their compatriots in cricket

and football to not progress

out of the pool stages in

their respective World Cups.

Japan played very well and

become the first team to win

three pool matches and not

progress to the knockout

stage. Their performance

augers well for this team

since Japan will host the next World Cup in 2019.

I hope the rumors of an expansion of the Rugby

Championship to include Japan are correct as their

running and intelligent style of play is a delight to

watch when compared to some of the more

physical teams’ game plans.

Motor RacingAs mentioned in last month’s column, Red

Bull Racing seems to be making a number of

basic errors. This time it was Jamie Wincup

who again disobeyed team orders and paid

the price. Last year, by not preserving fuel,

he ran out on the last lap and finished tenth.

But winning the championship that year

blunted criticism. This year, in not pitting when

requested and receiving a drive through pen-

alty by passing a safety car, he destroyed his

championship hopes. Craig Lowndes won the

race to save some face for 888 Racing and

is still in the hunt for his first championship since

splitting from the Holden Dealer Racing Team in

2001. However, Mark Winterbottom has a com-

manding lead with only four rounds remaining and

requires significant bad luck not to have the num-

ber one on his door for 2016.

NOVEMBER 2015 | SPORTS REPORT


CricketWith the Bangladesh tour

canceled for security rea-

sons, the first hit out for the

new look Australian Test

squad will be against New

Zealand in a three-test

series commencing on 5

November. This test series

will also include the first

day-night test match in late November-December.

The West Indies will be playing Australia during

the Christmas and New Year period. One Day

Internationals will follow the Big Bash League, with

a five-match series against India. The women have

their inaugural Big Bash League series, including a

number of double headers with the men. It should

be a great summer.

In relation to women and cricket, there have been

two notable achievements recently. Ash Barty of

tennis prowess has turned her back on a very

lucrative career and joined the Queensland Fire

team in the BBL. English wicketkeeper-batter Sarah

Taylor, currently the ICC women's international

one day player of the year, will play for Northern

Districts Cricket Club in South Australia’s top men’s

competition where she will line-up alongside South

Australian batsman Mark Cosgrove. She will be the

first woman to play in the competition's top flight

since the league was formed in 1897.

SoccerThe A League has only been going for two weeks

and already there is an outright leader - Brisbane

with two wins - and only two other teams are on

one win and one draw, which may give rise to a

thought that an attacking brand along with a lot of

rust is the impetus. Melbourne played host to an

enthralling derby with the Victory winning in injury

time 3-2 over City in front of 40,000 fans. Australia

lost to Jordan 2-0, handing them top spot in the

World Cup Qualifiers. With an important game

against Bangladesh under a security cloud, which

could see the Aussies denied points for failure to

play, qualifying for the next World Cup is getting

incrementally harder.

Horse RacingAs my wagering on the Melbourne Cup is limited

to a sweep ticket at the local, the only comment I

want to say about “the race that stops a nation” is:

don’t bet, you will undoubtedly get 29 sure things

for a 24 horse race and every single one will be

wrong. That said, if you wish to follow something,

Mongolian Khan, the Caufield Cup winner, has a

Chinese connection. The horse’s owner is Chinese

fast food billionaire and noted eccentric Mr Lang Lin

of the Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Industry, which

he founded. He is also known as “Mr Wolf” owing to

him having a number of them as pets.

Quote of the Month

Golf star Jason Day has won The Don award for

the most inspiring Australian sporting performance

of the past 12 months. In typical style, Day in his

acceptance speech noted, “All the way from the

Socceroos to Mick Fanning punching a bloody

shark in the face, it’s been an amazing year for all

the 11 other nominees.” Well said.

Greg Bax

Scribe

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL SPORT TRAINING ACADEMY VISITOn 25 November, there will be an important occasion for the HK Dragons. An exhibition game will be

played with a selected 2015 representative squad of 20 Dragons pitted against a visiting team from

South Australia. Importantly, this visiting team is a group of young indigenous AFL players from the South

Australian Aboriginal Sport Training Academy, who will not only be visiting Hong Kong but will also be

heading to Guangzhou and Beijing. This 10-day trip represents an alignment of two of the Port Adelaide

Football Club’s key community initiatives in Indigenous welfare and support, as well as development of

football in China. The trip will be publicised in the media back in Australia with this game as one of the

centerpieces, coupled with separate ceremonies with the Consul General of Australia in Hong Kong and

Ambassador of the Commonwealth of Australia to the People’s Republic of China, in Beijing. The match

will be played from 4.00 to 6.00pm at the HKFC. It will also include an Auskick exhibition at halftime, so

bring along family and friends to see some potential AFL players of tomorrow and watch their skills light

up Happy Valley!

END OF SEASON FUNCTIONThe week of November will see the Dragons’ infamous end-of-season function, so keep an eye on the

website, social media and around town as this is sure to be an event not to be missed. The night will be

used to celebrate what has been another memorable year for AFL in Hong Kong, as well as celebrating

award winners including the club best & fairest, best club-

man, and best first-year player.

THE FIREBREATHER Q3The third edition of the newly reformatted FireBreather has

now been released. The FireBreather was re-launched at the

start of 2015 as a publication connecting and reporting on all

things ‘footy’ in Hong Kong. At the end of each quarter, the

Fire Breather updates some 90,000 Australian expatriates, as

well as those following from overseas, on the progress of AFL

within this great part of the world. The Hong Kong Dragons

are proud to produce the FireBreather in conjunction with our

friends from AusKick, The Vikings and Gaelic Association.

Please click here to view the FireBreather Q3

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OZHONGONG Magpies

Division 4

Captain – Jen Dax

The Magpies had a great start to the season with

a 31-11 win over Valley Jaguars. Tight defence

by Holly, Kelly and Rebecca and a new shooting

trio in Jen, Fi and Liz got the team on a roll after

a jittery first quarter. Now that the cobwebs are

brushed out, it's onwards and upwards. Welcome

to Div 4, ladies.

OZHONGKONG Geckos

Division 5

Captain – Marianne Johnson

The Fielders proved to be quite the challeng-

ing opponents. Nonetheless, the Geckos came

through with a satisfying victory with a scoreline of

8-7. The combined efforts of the Geckos defence

resulted in several missed shots and held balls

to our advantage. The attackers’ running fury in

the centre court gave our brilliant shooters the

opportunity to score our winning goals. An amaz-

ing effort by all, especially those returning to the

game after more than 10 years!

OZHONGKONG Cockatoos

Division 6

Captain – Francis Li

Well done to the Cockatoos, who played the DB

Pirates. Initially unnerved by their large numbers

(actually two teams playing at the same time)

and their professional-looking warm up drills, we

knuckled down to establish a good lead at the start.

Special mention goes to our great duo Erin and

Lisa in the circle who converted almost every goal

attempt. Not bad after returning from an eight-year

hiatus! As the game continued, and despite some

sterling moves from the Pirates, we were delighted

to be able to outplay the opposition and put in a

sound win of 30–7.


AUGUST 2015 | HEALTHY HABITS


No so long ago, there was a fire in a pet shop/board-

ing facility on Hong Kong Island where more than 12

dogs and cats were incinerated. Most of these animals

were boarders at the premises. In another incident, at a

large boarding facility in the New Territories, there was

a severe outbreak of Kennel Cough (canine infectious

tracheobronchitis) amongst their dogs. Unfortunately,

tragic accidents like fires occasionally do occur. However,

many incidents like a Kennel Cough outbreak can be

avoided.

In Hong Kong, there are some very unscrupulous shops

that pose as reliable board-

ing facilities for pets. But they

do not “deliver the goods”!

We see many post-boarding

disasters, some of them fatal,

and many of them could

have been avoided with

careful planning and com-

mon sense.

If you have to leave your pet

at a boarding facility, do your

homework and book the accommodation early. There

really are a very limited number of quality pet boarding

facilities available in Hong Kong. Do not leave your pet

to board in a pet shop! Go check the boarding facility

first. Ask yourself: is it clean; are the animals kept in a

reasonable size cage; are the animals kept separately;

and are you happy with what you see, and hear from the

other pet owners?

You can get a reasonable idea of the boarding facil-

ity just from what they require you to provide them. If

they do not ask you for certification of current vaccina-

tions (the yearly injections), then it means that they will

accept animals that are not vaccinated. Do not go there.

Unvaccinated animals may bring in disease, which can

spread to your pet. The boarding facility should inquire

as to who your vet of choice is and what arrangements

have been made with the vet if there is a medical prob-

lem whilst your pet is boarding. They should also ask

what food your pet requires, if there are any ongoing

medical problems, and they can contact you in an emer-

gency whilst you are away.

Running a boarding kennel successfully is a very difficult

job. There needs to be a good understanding of infec-

tious diseases and how to avoid their transmission. This

goes hand in hand with good

skills in cleaning and disin-

fecting. The kennel workers

should be pet lovers who

can understand your pet.

They must have a keen eye

for observation to see when

a boarder is possibly not

doing so well and start some

remedy to ensure the pet

does not get ill. Remember,

most pets in boarding are

under extra stress as they are “off their own turf”, which

means they are more susceptible to becoming ill.

Plan ahead, use your common sense and ask ques-

tions … it could avoid a lot of heartache when you return

from you holidays.

Dr Lloyd Kenda

BSc(Psych) BSc(VetBiol) BVMS(Hons) MRCVS

MACVSc(SASurgery)

Valley Veterinary

Centrewww.valleyvetcentre.com.hk

[email protected]

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