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I would like to thank the Journal’s Honorary Editor, Noelene Grainger, for inviting me to write the Christmas editorial once again.Drought has been a major worry this past year for rural NSW. Although recent rain has alleviated some areas there are many farmers still in need. A recent headline read “Rainfall scarce but good will in excess”. It is always inspiring to see Australians rallying to help in so many different ways. There have been many examples. One I noted was the huge hay run from Western Australia to country NSW. Another has seen Sydney schools offering Drought Relief Scholarships. The

INXS songwriter Andrew Farris performed recently at a fundraising concert in Tamworth. He was wearing two hats—one as a musician and the other as a drought relief farmer. And the CWA drought relief fund has again been supporting those in need.I suspect many of us have been watching the amazing Invictus games on television, an event initiated by the Duke of Sussex who with his wife, the Duchess, made a rural visit to Dubbo which brought the CWA back into the news with some scone-making for the Royal occasion.It is also satisfying for me and no

doubt your members, to see m e m b e r s h i p n u m b e r s growing with more than 8,000 members in 400 branches throughout the State. The CWA certainly has a voice!I would like to wish all our readers a happy Christmas with family and friends and a wonderful New Year.

Libby FairfaxJournal Patron

From the Editor

State President’s Letter 4

CEO’s Report 5

News From November Executive 6

Calls for Nominations 8

You snooze, you lose 9

Annual General Meeting 10

International Report 12

Committee Reports 14

Welcome New Members 21

Telstra Update 22

Advocacy Update 23

Celebrations 27

Story of the Month 28

From our Branches 28

From our Groups 32

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The year has passed by in a blur and here we are going to print with the final Christmas edition which also signals the final run for 2018. The 2019 Conference plan is in full swing and I am looking forward to the event in Albury. Sadly at the 2019 Conference I step down as President; however, I look forward to greeting the incoming State President and Office Bearers.The drought is still with us and predictions for the next six months look quite dismal. The service, help and support currently being delivered by members/branches/groups is nothing short of amazing. I thank all members on behalf of the organisation—you make it great!It has been a busy and successful CWA year with many new branches opening and for the first time in 10 years our membership numbers increased. It is exciting we have 9 new branches opening with more at the ready. I would like to thank the members who encourage and help new branches to form and in particular the Group Presidents who encourage and mentor. If it comes to your notice that a like-minded group of ladies would like to form a branch please refer to the Procedures Manual P 1-1-714 on How to Form a Branch and please must notify State Office of intention to form new branch.What exciting times for CWA with a virtual branch and a breakfast branch forming. Thank you must go to members of Executive in offering to bring the Virtual Branch online. Merri Hunt and Margaret Breust have been holding trial meetings and “ironing out the bugs”. We have been singled out on

many occasions regarding our transparency and well thought out drought application process, our simple one page application has fast-tracked many donations to farmers and into their local communities. On the drought front and along with other organisations we have lobbied hard for many changes and as a result the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) questions have been reduced from 104 to 75 which is currently under Review 2018 with feedback to stakeholders due in February 2019. I trust your Group Conferences/Branch AGMs went well and all Office Bearer positions were filled. To all members who accepted a position in office, I would like to say congratulations and I hope you enjoy your role.In August I attended the CWA of Australia Conference in Canberra where outgoing Office Bearers welcomed the incoming National President, Tanya Cameron; National Secretary, Jocelyn Cameron; and National Treasurer, Ruth Cargill. I had the opportunity along with other drought states to speak with the newly appointed Drought Coordinator Major General Stephen Day. I then travelled to Dubbo after the conference to attend a Drought Roundtable and to hear other charities speak. I would like to thank The Salvation Army, Foodbank, and Givit who have since kept in touch and have offered support to drought areas. It is amazing how much of a difference we make when we all work together. Awareness Week focused on health care inequality, raising awareness of a widening gap between health care services in country communities and those in metropolitan centres. Increasingly Awareness Week becoming popular with media and I am noticing extended airtime during the interviews.Seftons arranged contacts and provided talking points for a total of 22 interviews—I also carried out

State President’s Letteranother 8 interviews not arranged via Seftons and with the aid of technology ABC Morning Breakfast carried out an interview via my phone from White Cliffs. Advocacy: Along with Danica Leys and Bronnie Taylor MLC, I met with Chief Medical Officer Kerry Chant to discuss policies including a unit of O negative blood being available in all country hospitals at all times and more discussion on Q Fever and drought. Meetings: Finally I attend the NSW AgriFutures Awards and the National Awards, the National Farmers Congress in Canberra, several meetings with Major General Stephen Day (drought updates), State Office Bearers, and Finance and Structure Review Committee meetings. It was exciting to be invited to the National Press Club in Canberra to hear Fiona Simson, President of National Farmers, Federation speak. I attended several tele-conferences for CWAA and drought relief. I accepted invitations to speak about CWA and drought at both the Red Cross AGM and the Far West Health Forum. I wish you a merry Christmas and happy New Year, and look forward to the good things 2019 may bring.

Annette

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CEO’s Report

We’ve just wrapped up the final Executive Committee meeting for 2018. We have included News from Executive in this edition of the journal. The topics discussed were many and varied, and a large chuck of time was also devoted to the development of the future Strategic Plan for CWA of NSW. Executive also considered the motions that have come forward for consideration for the 2019 Conference.

Drought advocacy work and relief payments remain a large priority. At the time of writing, we have paid out over $4.2 million dollars to over 2600 recipients, but by the time you receive this update that figure would have increased again. On average we are distributing $350,000 per week. Many thanks to all the members, branches and groups who have been heavily involved in fundraising activities.

Advocacy work on other matters has also continued and this edition of the journal includes an advocacy update for your information.

Planning and organisation for the

Albury 2019 Conference is well underway. The venue in Albury is a purpose-built facility that is centred in a convenient location in town. Please keep an eye out in this and future journals for all the latest in Conference information.

Awareness Week was again another great success in terms of media coverage. A report from Seftons outlining the details of the coverage for the week estimated total PR value achieved throughout the week as $1.6 million. We have also had other very pleasing coverage on matters outside Awareness Week including drought, the epic jam-making efforts and our membership increases.

As we go into Christmas, I want to say a special thank you to all the elected representatives that have assisted the operational team over the year. My particular thanks to State President, Annette Turner; State Honorary Secretary, Ann Adams and State Honorary Treasurer, Anne Kotz who are always able to generously provide their time to me should I call on them.

I want to especially thank my team for all their hard work, at all times of the year but particularly recently with the increased efforts in our drought response effort. Thank you to Jackie, Luisa, Leah, Tracy, Elizabeth, Ray and Jean. Also a warm thank you to our resident drought

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are available for NSW Year 11, 12 and Tertiary students studying:

■ Textiles ■ Dressmaking ■ Fashion ■ Design ■ Industry Practices

Awards will be up to $500 for Year 11 and Year 12 and $1,500 for Tertiary

Request for Application form and all enquiries to

CWA Phillip Group—Janice Eagleton—Phone (02) 9871 2702

Previous recipients and applicants can apply. Applications should be sent by mail—not emailed.

Applications to reach Janice at 2 Coverdale St, Carlingford NSW 2118 by 4th January, 2019

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On behalf of the staff I wish you and your families a wonderful and happy festive season.

Danica Leys,Chief Executive Officer

State Office ClosureThe office will be closed from 24th December and will reopen on 7th

January.

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News From November ExecutiveACWW/InternationalACWW World Conference to be held in Melbourne from 4–10 April 2019. The CWA of NSW delegation will be Annette Turner, Lyn Braico, Ann Adams, Anne Kotz and Gail Kirby.Arlene Roberts is the new Australian Co-ordinator for Friendship Links. To become an ACWW letter friend, start a correspondence link or set up an exchange program, please complete application form I 1-18 in the Procedures Manual and send the completed form to Arlene at [email protected]$1563.55 for Coins for Friendship, $1,196.50 for Women Walk the World, $121 for ACWW General Fund, $300 for ACWW Projects plus 14 new ACWW subscriptions were sent to London in September 2018.All branches are encouraged to join ACWW. Branch society membership is AU$60 per annum and the financial year runs January to December. Subscriptions are due now.Change 4 Life Foundation—approx AU$6,500 donation to help train women with sewing and food nutrition in the Kainantu District in the Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea.The CWA of NSW International Seminar will be held in Dubbo on Saturday, 2 February 2019.

A reminder that the International Doll and International Needlecraft will be judged at State Conference in Albury and are not to be sent to State Office. The judging schedule and location will be advised closer to Conference.Please do not send any more stamps to State Office or the International Officer. You will be notified when the stamp program is reinstated.

CWA of AustraliaCongratulations to the incoming President—Tanya Cameron, Secretary—Jocelyn Cameron and Treasurer—Ruth Cargill.

Drought SupportCWA of NSW has distributed approx. $3.8 million to over 2,500 recipients. We are currently paying out approximately $350,000 per week, with a five week processing time.We now have three people working on drought support payments. One of the positions is paid by Red Cross, the others are paid from CWA accounts. Any further donations to the Association Fund to assist with the retention of these staff would be most appreciated.

Education Grants80 education, one outward bound and two humanitarian grants were awarded, totaling $44,300.

Financial InformationThe operational budget for 2019 was approved.

MiscellaneousVennu—a new way to promote, manage, operate and plan community facilities more efficiently. If you would like more information, please see your Group Representviative.

Medical Research ProjectsThe three medical research project items for consideration have been shortlisted.They are:1. Endometriosis2. Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (a form of children’s brain cancer)3. Motor Neurone Disease

Potts Point GrantsGrants were awarded to the following branches: Maitland, The Rock, Armidale, Henty, Moruya, Rylstone, Batemans Bay, Cumnock, Wingham and Tumut Evening.The specifics of each grant including any particular requirements requested by Executive as a part of the grant will be communicated to each branch separately.Please check with State Office if your branch does not

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receive a reply re a Potts Point grant. It could mean that the application was not received.Part of the criteria is that a member of the Group Executive (who is not a member of the branch) must inspect the building to discuss the proposed maintenance/ renovation to ensure the branch does not over-capitalise or that more pressing renovations are necessary. This does not mean the branch must seek approval at a Group Council meeting.

PropertyProposals relating to the ongoing discussion on transfer of custodianship of rooms and/or associated expenses were discussed at length. It was decided that the present system would continue to apply. Branches will not have the option of handing back custodianship of rooms in exchange for rent. Fixed costs associated with room custodianship will remain with branches.Management of CWA of NSW units for the aged will be placed in the hands of a Real Estate agent to manage the units and review in two years’ time. State Office will begin the process of tendering for relevant agents to do this work.

Show CateringVolunteer times are 9.00 am to 1.45 pm and 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm. Show dates are 12–23 April 2019.The volunteer coupon will be in the December and February journals, or download the coupon from www.cwaofnsw.org.au/showcoupon and email it to [email protected] Please submit your coupon ASAP so you can get the shifts that you would like.All donated items for the CWA’s Tea Room (with the CWA label listing all ingredients) to State Office—Level 2, 244 Coward Street, Mascot by Friday, 5 April 2019 ready for collection. As usual, fruit cakes, fruit loaves,

jams, pickles and chutneys are needed. They sell out early and are a real draw card.

State ConferenceThe State Conference for 2020 will be hosted by Hunter River Group in Newcastle.Committee displays will open during Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes and then on Thursday and Friday.

State TreasurerAll branches are encouraged to use CWA Money, the program developed by Ruth Cargill. If you have an enquiry about CWA Money, or a Group Treasurer is unfamiliar with using Dropbox to lodge files, please email enquiries to [email protected] fees will once again be imposed on branches that are late submitting their financial returns. $25 if not received by 1 December and then additional late fees will be accrued at a rate of $50/month.Group Treasurers please remind branches that the Disaster Relief Fund requires a separate cheque. It is a different bank account.

Dates for Executive Meetings 2019 ▪ 18–20 February

▪ 5 May (pre-conference)

▪ 22–25 July

▪ 18–21 NovemberDeadlines for agenda material are strictly two weeks prior to any Executive meeting. Items not received by this due date will be held over until the next meeting.Only Conference matters are considered at the pre-conference Executive meeting.

Nominations for State Honorary EditorNominations for the State Honorary Editor of The Country Woman close with the Executive on 31 January 2019. The Honorary Editor is elected by the State Executive Committee at its February meeting.

State Honorary Editor’s Job DescriptionThe Hon. Editor is responsible for co-ordinating members’ content and assisting with the sourcing of appropriate articles (and copyright approval) for inclusion in the Journal. Tasks include:

▪ Collation of members’ content, including branch/group news and members’ contributions e.g. poems, short stories and the like

▪ Undertake interviews with members to tell their story of their life and CWA involvement

▪ Ensuring members’ content is put into a Word document to enable emailing to State Office

▪ Compiling images placing on a USB stick to send.

▪ Editing members’ content where applicable

▪ Proof read publication prior to print.

Requirements ▪ It is essential that the Editor is computer literate and has her own internet and email facilities.

To obtain the full job description please contact State Office.

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Annual General Meeting, Entertainment Centre, Albury, 6–10 May 2019

Nominations for the following positions will close with the Chief Executive Officer at close of business on Friday, 22 February 2019 in accordance with Rule XXIV (a):

▪ State President

▪ State Honorary Secretary

▪ State Honorary Treasurer

▪ State Agricultural & Environmental Officer

▪ State International Officer

▪ State Social Issues Officer

▪ State Vice Presidents (two positions available)

Note:

A member nominated for State President must be living or have lived in rural or regional areas and have had three years’ experience representing a group on Executive, in accordance with Regulation 18.

Each of the two Vice Presidents must have previously served on the Executive Committee for at least 12 months, and will be elected from the Group Representatives or the retiring Officers of the Association, in accordance with Rule XXIV (b).

The nomination form for the above positions is available from the Procedures Manual (F 10-1-716), is also found on the website or upon request from State Office.

Please complete the form and attach the following:

▪ A passport size photo

▪ A list of branch, group and state positions held

▪ A citation (a 200 word limit applies. Entries will be edited if over the limit).

State President’s Job DescriptionThe State President’s role is

to represent the Association’s membership and champion the Association’s issues and concerns to federal, state, local government and non-government organisations as well as the general public. The State President is the voice of the CWA of NSW and offers a public face to represent all CWA members.

The role of the State President is to ensure that the Association’s organisational purpose and strategic direction is met, and the survival of the Association over time. The President works with the State Executive (who are elected to represent the members) to ensure that the Association’s aims and objectives are met and the members are supported.

The State President chairs the Annual General Meeting and State Executive Meetings, and is the NSW representative to the Country Women’s Association of Australia.

It is essential for the State President to be computer literate and confident with the use of smart phones, tablets and email/internet which are tools used to assist her in her duties.

State Vice Presidents’ Job Description The role of a State Vice President is to assist and support the State President at all times. This includes representing the State President as requested at CWA or outside functions and/or forums.

It is a Vice President’s role to keep up-to-date on current issues pertaining to this portfolio (including government policy and/or legislation), to bring any such issues to the notice of State Office Bearers, and to follow up on responses to CWA communications relating to the portfolio.

State Vice Presidents attend all State Office Bearer meetings as convened by the State President and also attend Executive meetings.

Calls for NominationsIn their capacity as members, State Vice Presidents are responsible for ensuring that Executive decisions are supported and relayed accurately to members.

It is essential that the Vice Presidents be computer literate, and have email facilities.

State Social Issues Officer’s Job Description The State Social Issues Officer is a State Office Bearer, a Member of the State Executive Committee, Chair of the Social Issues Committee and reports directly to the State President. It is essential that the Social Issues Officer be computer literate, have email facilities and have a good understanding of social issues.

The State Social Issues Officer must be proactive in searching appropriate government websites for potential issues the CWA may wish to comment on.

The Social Issues Committee is to respond to proposed legislation or changes to current legislation which is being considered by either state or federal governments which, in the opinion of the State Executive, will or may affect the Association or its members or family welfare generally. When formulating a response, the Committee refers to the submission’s Terms of Reference and related Association policy and submissions. Input to inquiries must reflect the policy of the CWA of NSW.

E-news for MembersThe E-news contains information and events relevant to CWA members and is sent in January, March, May, July, September and November. If you do not already receive the E-news, email [email protected] with “subscribe” in the header, along with your membership number.

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You snooze, you losewhich means we are hungrier and harder to fill up. This results in us eating more food, particularly sugary foods. Overall, it results in weight gain. So to overcome this, try to get some more sleep. Around 7-9hours/day seems to be the right amount for most people. So if you are trying to shed a few kilograms, you may need to consider your sleep patterns in conjunction with your diet and exercise. From your body’s perspective, you might have to snooze to lose. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, Healthier You Dietetics, Port MacquarieEmail: [email protected] Web: www.healthieryou.com.au Facebook: healthieryoudieteticsportmacquarieReferences:

1. Adams R et al (2016) Report to the Sleep Health Foundation 2016 Sleep Health Survey of Australian Adults ; University of Adelaide

2. Buxton OM, Cain SW, O’Connor SP, et al. Adverse metabolic consequences in humans of prolonged sleep restriction combined with circadian disruption. Sci Transl Med 2012;4:129ra143

3. Spiegel, K., Leproult, R., L’Hermite-Baleériaux, M., Copinschi, G., Penev, P. D., & Van Cauter, E. (2004). Leptin levels are dependent on sleep duration: relationships with sympathovagal balance, carbohydrate regulation, cortisol, and thyrotropin. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 89(11), 5762-5771.

Do you feel tired? Most Australians are sleeping less than they did previously. Some interesting facts from a study done by University of Adelaide in 2016 1:

▪ Average reported sleep time is 7 hours/night,

▪ 28% of people report <6 hours/night

▪ 12% sleep less than 5½ hours/night

▪ 76% report day time impairment or sleep-related symptoms

▪ People sleeping less than 7 hours/night doubled since 1960

▪ 26% of Australians use the internet most nights just before bed and have frequent sleep difficulties or daytime impairments.

Lack of sleep has a range of metabolic effects. The top five are:

1. Impaired glucose tolerance. In studies looking at people who are sleep deprived (sleeping 4-5 hours/night) they have a 40% slower clearance in glucose from the blood stream. There is also a 30% reduction in the insulin response to glucose. As such, we are less effective at managing the sugars leading to a greater risk of developing diabetes.

2. Stress sugar effect. Your brain needs glucose/sugars to think. When we are not sleeping or eating well, our blood sugar levels can drop, depriving the brain of the energy it needs. When deprived of sugar, the control mechanism in the brain that controls impulsive behavior (pre-frontal cortex) is slowed and people often search out high energy food.

3. Slowed resting metabolic rate (RMR). Your resting metabolic rate is the energy required for your body to give you energy to survive. That is to keep you warm, to think, to break down food and to move. The slower your RMR, the more likely you are to gain weight. One study2 that looked at sleep deprived people (only sleeping 5.6 hours/night for three weeks) showed that their RMR was reduced by 8%. An 8% reduction in RMR equates to a 6 kg weight gain over a 1 year period.

4. Increased release of Ghrelin. Ghrelin is the hunger hormone. It is released by the gastrointestinal tract to control food intake. It goes up when we are hungry sending a message to our brain that we need to eat. When we are sleep deprived, more ghrelin is released and so we eat more.

5. Impaired leptin response. The counterbalance to ghrelin is leptin. Leptin is the satiety hormone and is released by adipocytes (fat cells) when we are full. It also helps increase our RMR helping with weight loss. When we are sleep deprived, we have a 19% reduction in leptin release3. As such, we are less full so we eat more food.

So losing sleep brings about a range of metabolic effects

2019 Goodwood Governess/Teacher PositionStart: Term 1 (late January), 2019.School: School of the Air (Broken Hill). 2 children. Keeley turning 10 in April (grade 5) & Clancy turning 8 in February (grade 2).Location: Goodwood Station (sheep property) Far West NSW—46kms NE of White Cliffs and 330km NE of Broken Hill (nearest Regional centre).Requirements: In Home Care position (Far West In Home Care). Wage negotiable between $700—$950/wk depending on hrs worked and experience. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, non-smoker and have:• Current Senior 1st Aid certificate including CPR

component• NSW Working with Children check• ABN• Current drivers licence• Own vehicle suitable for dirt roadsThe successful applicant needs to be patient, make learning fun, be reliable & highly organised. You must be motivated, enthusiastic and energetic. Teaching experience is not essential, but as Clancy has been diagnosed with dyslexia, it may be preferred.For more information & a full position description please contact: Louise Turner - [email protected] OR 0448 220 336

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Annual General Meetinginclude a children’s garden. Monument Hill features WWI and WWII memorials, and views over the city.

Albury has an extensive array of fine dining restaurants, cafes and historic pubs featuring locally grown produce. At cellar doors of tranquil vineyards; taste and purchase a full range of classic wines and dine out lavishly on local delicacies. The entire region is rich in cattle, wine and history, and is the gateway to the historic towns of Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern.

Weat herThe average temperatures in May in Albury ranges from 5°C to 18°C.

AccommodationAlbury has 37 partner accommodation providers offering 3,100 beds, from 4.5 star self-contained apartments to comfortable motels, boutique cottages, caravan parks and cabins. Some 1,500 beds are contained within easy walking distance to the CBD and the Conference venue. Further information can be found at www.visitalburywodonga.com

VenueThe Annual General Meeting and Ecumenical Service will be held within the Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury. It is ideally located in QEII Square, a green space in the heart of the Albury CBD. The Land Cookery and Handicraft Committee displays will be held a short walk away from the Entertainment Centre. The Land Cookery Committee will be in St David’s Church Hall, 593 Olive Street and the Handicraft Committee will be in St Patrick’s Church Hall, Smollett Street.

TransportAlbury is located in the Riverina

The 2019 Annual General Meeting will be hosted by the Murray Group (Zone 2) from 6–10 May 2019 at the Entertainment Centre in Albury. The Committee is already working hard to ensure this Conference will be a success.

AlburyAlbury is in southern NSW. It is located on the Hume Highway and is separated from its twin city in Victoria, Wodonga, by the Murray River. In the centre, the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) showcases contemporary works, including photography and indigenous art. Paths run through landscaped lawns at the Botanic Gardens, which also

Murray region and is approx. 550 km from Sydney. Albury’s airport is only 5 km from the CBD with four airlines and 180 flights per week. Services to Sydney are provided by REX, Virgin, and QantasLink. REX also flies daily to and from Melbourne. Intercity Rail (XPT) provides daily train services to Albury on the Sydney/Melbourne link. Rail and coach networks connect Albury to the major inland cities.

Conference LunchesLunch boxes will be available from Monday to Thursday of Conference. Further information will be in the February 2019 issue of The Country Woman.

Gala EventThe Gala Dinner will be held on the evening of Wednesday, 8 May 2019. There will only be 350 tickets available at a cost of $50 each, which includes a three course meal and entertainment. Get in early to avoid disappointment. The theme is “Water is Gold”.

Gala Dinner tickets must be paid for in advance, with your coupon and money due by 5 April 2019. Payment is either by cheque made payable to CWA of NSW or via Try Booking: www.trybooking.com/448639. If you choose to send your coupon and cheque to State Office (PO Box 222, MASCOT NSW 1460) please remember to include a stamped self-addressed envelope. Tickets are non-refundable. All prices are GST inclusive.

Order Form: Gala Event

Wednesday, 8 May, 2019 I require ______tickets at $50 eachTotal $_______ Name(s): ______________________________________________________(if space insufficient attach list)Address: ___________________________________________________________ Post Code _______Telephone: ____________Branch: ______________Group: _______________

Meal option:

o Standardo Vegetariano Gluten free

Please send this form and cheque (payable to CWA of NSW) with a stamped self-address envelope by 5 April, 2019 to:

CWA State Office, PO Box 222, MASCOT NSW 1460.Tickets are non-refundable.

All prices are inclusive of GST.

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Expo/WorkshopsWorkshops will be held on Thursday afternoon, 9 May and Friday, 10 May. Further information will be in the February 2019 issue of The Country Woman.

ToursAll tours will depart from the Entertainment Centre. All tour prices include coach hire.

Conference tours will depart Thursday, 9 May at 1.30pm. The partner Tour will depart Tuesday 7 May, 8.30am.

Tour One $36—Tour of Yackandandah and Beechworth

Welcome aboard Martins touring Coach for departure at 1.30 pm for a relaxing afternoon in the Alpine Region. En route, absorb the beautiful panoramic views of the Victorian Alps. Travel to the National Trust town of Yackandandah with its avenues of English trees. A little further on, reach the old goldfields town of Beechworth, founded in 1852. Time for a guided coach tour of the area; marvel at the 30 buildings classified by the National Trust including the Chinese Burning Towers, the Powder Magazine and Goldfields Hospital and a little time

to walk the streets and soak up the atmosphere of yesteryear. Return at approximately 5.00 pm.

Tour Two $40—Albury City Sightseeing tour

Welcome aboard Martins touring Coach for departure at 1.30 pm for this afternoon orientation drive tour of the City of Albury including the War Memorial, Albury Library Museum, The Hovell Tree and Dean Street with its historical buildings. Visit the Wonga Wetlands, a stunning example of environmental management. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique environmental and ecological area featuring a diverse array of native flora and fauna. Next, stop for a flying visit to the Flying Fruit Fly Training Centre, Australia’s premier youth circus. There will not be time for an afternoon tea break, so please bring some water and a snack with you. Return to the Entertainment Centre at approximately 5.30 pm.

Partner Tour $74—Tuesday, 7 May

Welcome aboard Martins luxury touring coach for departure at 8.30 am for your tour of leisure to the water playgrounds of Lake Hume and North East Victoria. Follow the Riverina Highway to the Hume

Weir, take a stroll to the Hume Wall, a triumph of engineering, and see some of the steam engines and hand tools used to build it. Continue over the Murray River into Victoria. At Bonegilla, embark on a guided tour of the Bonegilla Migrant Experience Heritage Park. Step back in history to Post War Australia and read about the rich history surrounding Block 19 and learn about what life was like then and its connection with the local area. Lunch at The Blazing Stump Hotel in Wodonga. After lunch, travel a short distance to the major Australian Army Base at Bandiana. Visit the Army Museum, one of the largest and most diversified army museums in Australia. Time to view the impressive collection of military equipment, guns, tanks, medals and items dating back as far as the 18th Century. Continue to Wodonga for a short sightseeing tour of the city,

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then cross the Lincoln Causeway and the Murray River to Albury arriving approximately 4.30 pm. (Morning tea, two course lunch with tea/coffee, entry to Bonegilla Migrant Experience and Bandiana Army Museum included).

2019 AGM Pull-outThe February 2019 issue of The Country Women will hold the Information Pull-out. This will be

used by your branch to discuss motions and to provide advance information for delegates (and observers). Only delegates will receive further information upon registration at the E n t e r t a i n m e n t Centre. Observers need to keep a hold

of the pull-out for reference at the AGM.

A view of Albury from Mercy Hill

Congratulations to all the new International Officers at branch and group level. Thank you for supporting this wonderful portfolio within CWA of NSW. I hope you enjoy Papua New Guinea with your members this year, and encourage them all to support the important work of Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) around the World.

I have sent out a newsletter to all Group International Officers at the end of October and your Group Representative received further information in November re International competitions for 2019. Please ensure you check this information and the guidelines for International in your Procedures Manual for helpful hints and ideas.

One competition that is being launched at November Executive is the Inaugural Country of Study Handicraft. For Papua New Guinea this will be a Bilum. The Bilum is a traditional PNG string bag and have been made in PNG for centuries and come in a variety of shapes and styles and are made for different purposes. Your Group Officers will have more information on this fun project so please have a go at this creative item for 2019 with final judging at the 2010 Conference.

Thank you to those of you who have already submitted Polish International Books, PowerPoint Presentations and Group International Reports ready to be judged for the 2019 Albury State Conference. I have 15 Senior Books,

17 School PowerPoints but only nine Group International Reports so far. Remember the future Country of Study is chosen from your Group nominations, so please send your Group Report ASAP. (Note: dolls and needlecraft to be delivered directly to Albury Conference, not State Office).

Now that you have all enjoyed viewing Poland from afar, Collette Travel have put together a Study Tour to Poland 18 May 2019 for CWA Members. What a great way to see the Country that you have enjoyed for the past year, travelling with like-minded women! You can contact Fran at Collette Travel directly on 1300 062 731 (and don’t forget to tell her you are from CWA of NSW) for more information on this tour and cost of flights etc.

The International Seminar at Dubbo 2 February 2019 is proving to be popular and I would appreciate your bookings by end of December please. Coupon was on page 15 of the October Journal. Cost is $80.00 for the seminar and $50.00 for the Event Dinner. Perhaps you could drop the hint to your family that you would like this seminar for a Christmas present? Members are to organise their own accommodation in Dubbo and there are many options available for all budgets. See you there.

Have you completed your Global Survey yet? Our ACWW World President, Mrs Ruth Shanks AM, has urgently requested that all members complete this survey ASAP. There

International Reportis a PDF file now available from your Group Officers (to print off for members who would like paper copies) as well as the online version at www.ifrw.org.uk. Regardless of where you live—city, coastal, rural, regional or remote—ACWW need every woman’s input for this survey. Share with your fellow members, colleagues, friends and families please!

Thank you to everyone who has supported International in 2018. Special thanks to the ladies from the city branches and the Hospital Support Committee who have done amazing work packing Material Aid and Mother & Baby Packs; we are forever grateful to these members.

Speaking of city people, big shout out to the staff at State Office for their assistance. Danica, Jackie, Luisa, Leah, Tracy, Elizabeth and Ray, thank you for your patience and support. I really appreciate all the hard work you do for all of our members. Thank you so much.

Have a safe and happy Christmas ladies and look forward to working with you all in 2019.

Lyn BraicoState International Officer

ACWW Friendship LinksThe new organiser for Friendship Links for ACWW is Arlene Roberts from Queensland. She would love to join you up with a friendship link anywhere in the world or just here in Australia. Email: [email protected]

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The Narromine Seminar was a great success, and I’m sure you will all enjoy reading about it. Put in your diary the Sydney Seminar to be held on 18th & 19th March 2019. Information and Registration forms can be found in this journal.

There’s some great motions for State Conference, it’s really good that everyone is so concerned with what’s going on.

Our submission on the feral Pigs, Goats & Deer seems to be a talking point and being received quite well, according to our State President,

Annette, when she was at Parliament House recently.

The question has been asked which Kurrajong are we studying, it’s all of them (Brachychiton). I have started to receive some Group Reports and look forward to receiving many more, the same goes for the recycled article.

Merry Christmas to you and your families and I hope you all enjoy the Christmas holidays.

Tanya Jolly, Agricultural & Environmental Officer

Agricultural & EnvironmentalAgricultural &

Environmental SeminarMascot, NSW

18th & 19th March 2019

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“Small Snippets of Sydney” 18 & 19 March, 2019Join CWA members and friends for the Agricultural & Environmental Seminar in Mascot, NSW.

Registrations to Joy Beames using the form on this page. Registrations can be emailed to me if preferred. Please remember to check vacancies before paying.

Cost $50 (includes lunch on Monday).

The seminar will commence at State Office in Mascot at 8.30 am both mornings. Some topics covered include Koala Strategy, Threatened Species, Bureau of Meteorology, Biosecurity, Australian Made, Stormwater Harvesting and more.

Tuesday mid-morning will be a visit to Sydney Park Wetlands where we will also have lunch. There is quite a bit of walking to and from, as well as walking around the wetlands, so if you are not able to walk far then perhaps this seminar is not for you or you will need to skip this segment.

Some accommodation options include:

▪ Meriton, Coward Street Mascot 9058 8888

▪ Meriton Mascot Central 8320 1888

▪ Ibis Budget 8339 8500

▪ Holiday Inn Sydney Airport 9330 0600

▪ Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport 13 8642

There is also the Metro Hotels in Sydney’s CBD—central station is only two stops from Mascot.

If you are not registering immediately please check with Joy Beames (6375 1173, 0428 751 173 or [email protected]) to ensure that there are places available for the seminar before booking your accommodation. Numbers are limited.

Entrance to CWA House, Mascot

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Agricultural & Environmental Seminar, Narromine 17-18 September 2018

Day 1

The Egelabra Merino Stud at Warren runs 40,000 sheep and 3,000 cattle on the property. Cattle don’t do as well as the merinos in times of drought. These sheep can trace their history back to 1797 with the Spanish blood merinos brought into the country by Captain Henry Waterhouse. More than 1,500 rams are produced annually for sale with a further 100 retained in the stud.

This stud has been owned by the same family since 1879. An outstanding feature of the property is their tradition of training jackaroos, many of whom go on to hold significant positions in Australian agriculture. Training takes two years and covers all aspects of working on and managing a property.

Green Distillation Technologies has developed world-first technologies that cleanly recycled used tyres into reusable oil, carbon and steel. Each car tyre can produce four litres of diesel oil, 4 kg carbon and 2 kg steel without any toxic emissions. Much of the oil is used in the distillation process, and the carbon and steel recycled. As many as 25 million tyres are processed in a year using the technology invented by Denis Randall. The first module, installed in 2014 at Warren, was up-and-running some 18 months later. There are plans to build another six plants when funding is available.

Lunch, provided by Warren CWA, was a delightful mix of salads, chicken and meat. Thank you for a revitalizing meal.

Next we heard of how farmers in the central west have joined with the Local Land Service (LLS) to manage the many pests in their areas. These include pigs, foxes, kangaroos and deer. Possibly the worst is the feral pig population as one pig can eat two lambs in one night. Landholders join with LLS personnel to fund an aerial culling process each year. This simply keeps the pests to a manageable level. Feral animals often live in areas of low activity

near water, eating grain, grass and meat. Feral pigs, often carrying brucellosis, can produce more than one litter of several young each year.

Next was a visit to the Gin Gin Weir where we heard of the carp and fish habitats being studied by the Department of Primary Industries. Artificial structures impede the movement of freshwater fish up and down streams. Native fish find these conditions less favourable than introduced species, such as carp. Changes are being made to weirs, culverts and causeways to ensure native fish are able to access their preferred environments. Carp make up 80% of the biomass of rivers. The DPI has spent many years developing and testing a strain of the herpes virus that kills only carp. Since the seminar, it has been announced that the release of this virus will be delayed by another year.

Del Robson, Bonny Hills Branch

Day 2

We started at Narromine Bowling Club, with a cup of tea we were ready to take in all that Tim from The Office of Environment and Heritage had to tell us about the Macquarie Marshes, north of Warren NSW Central West—an area covering 19,850 hectares. Water is a big part of the marshes—there are times when the marches are dry and this is natural however this is the driest it has been in about 100 years, so Tim with his team and other groups are working together to help keep this environment alive for all the creatures that call this home, regarding water usage, monitoring the wildlife and keep the environment safe for them.

We then headed to NDF Disc Planters in Narromine. Dale Foster founded this Australian company in 2001 designing and manufacturing disc planters. The goal of the company is to provide the best disc planter to help crops have the best start. We were given a tour of the factory of how the planters

are made right from the design to rolling out to the customer.

We jumped back on the bus and off we travelled again all the way to MumblePeg—a family farm at Narromine. They are famous for their oranges and now their juice. As we were taken on a tour of the packing shed we heard and saw how they wash, wax, grade and pack their oranges into different sizes. If the oranges didn’t make the grade they are turned into their amazing juice. Their oranges go from the farm out to the buyer within a day and travel all over Australia; their juice can be found in NSW Central West. They employ many backpackers during the high season so that the oranges get off the trees and to the buyer. Valencia is the best to juice while the navel is amazing at marmalade making.

After lunch of yummy soup and sandwiches, and not to mention the sweets and tea, from the Narromine CWA Branch, we headed to Toongi Hall where we heard from Mike Sutherland from the Alkane Resources Ltd who very enthusiastically told us all about the mining company, its aims and what it will be mining (zirconium, hafnium, niobium, rare earth elements, gold and copper). Toongi Pastoral Company Pty Ltd was established to manage Alkane’s freehold and leasehold land—they aim to operate a mixed agricultural business for the area and become a wonderful part of the community in many years to come. We finished our time off with a drive through the amazing site of where all this will be happening.

What another full and informative day we had—the bus ride home was a little quiet!

Megan Peffer, Molong Branch

MumblePeg farm

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CWA Tea RoomsHelp Wanted

Come along and join us at the Sydney Easter Show.

12th April to 23rd April 2019

If you are fit and willing to help in any position, we would like to hear from you. Please note: all positions require you to be on

your feet for 4 ½ hours.

Volunteers need to be 16 yrs or over.

Please complete the coupon below and forward to:

Ms Cheryl Mayberry

16 Mancini Drive

Lake Wyangan NSW 2680

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download from www.cwaofnsw.org.au/showcoupon and email to

[email protected]

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o 9:15 am–1:45 pm

o 1:30 pm–6:00 pmThese are starting/finishing times.If you have any queries regarding working at the show contact:Cheryl MayberryM: 0403 166 519 E: [email protected]

Show Catering ReportThe 2019 Royal Easter Show will be held from Friday 12th April to Tuesday 23rd April and again we are looking for volunteers to come along and help out at the Tea Rooms.

Members, partners, friends and work mates are all welcome as long as they are over 16 years of age and volunteers receive free entry where they can enjoy the Show either before or after their shift.

If you can help please fill in the coupon in this Journal and post to Cheryl or download the coupon from www.cwaofnsw.org.au/showcoupon and email to [email protected]. Please send in coupons as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the shifts you want.

Committee Membership: Next year applications for this Committee 2019/2020 (for the 2020 Show)

close on 31st March and there will be a number of vacancies due to some members not reapplying.

Committee members work either the first 8 days or the last 7 days of the Show, and shared accommodation and meals are provided. Although the days are long and the work constant we have plenty of fun and meet lots of great people.

Please consider joining this Committee as it is the largest fundraising event for the Association and it is vital to have the full complement of members to carry out our tasks.

I wish all members and our volunteers a very happy Christmas and safe and successful 2019.

Carol Vincent, Chairperson

Handicraft Reporther Proficiency Certificate. We now have 7 members with Proficiency Certificates and look forward to them all obtaining Judge’s badges.

If members wish to buy a copy of the booklet “Handy Hints for Handicrafters” please contact our Secretary Pam Wright. The price is $5.00 plus postage and it can also be emailed. Contact information can be found in the front inside cover of this journal.

Donations for the shop at Conference would be very welcome and can be either delivered or sent in the suitcases.

State Executive has decided that Handicraft Judging will now take place at Conference (rather than at State Office prior to Conference). The Committee will email details to all Group Handicraft Officers when they become available. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all.

Sandra Hunter, Chairperson

The Handicraft Committee meeting in November has decided on the dates for the workshops in 2019. The June workshop will be held on 19th June at the State Office. It will be an information and refresher day with Barbara Reichert on judging for the Handicraft Competition. There will be an opportunity for anyone to try for either their Proficiency Certificate or their Judge’s badge. Details for acquiring both can be found in the Procedures Manual. The Craft and Quilt Show at Darling Harbour will be on at the same time, an added incentive to come to Sydney for the workshop.

The second two day workshops will be in Mudgee on 4th and 5th September. At the moment we hope to hold three different classes: “Fairy Knitting and Fine Crochet” with Jeanette Sell, “Beading Techniques” with Merle Barber, and “Interesting Embroidery Stitches and Variations” with Sandra Hunter.

Congratulations to Pam Wright from the Wanthella Group for attaining

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The Land Cookery Reportcost of $15.00 per person per day. The coupon can be found in this issue of the journal.

Welcome to all the new Group and Branch cookery officers. Hopefully, the retiring officers have passed on all the information regarding The Land Cookery Competition. All information relating to Land Cookery can be found on the CWA NSW website in the member’s downloads section.

Pickled Pears. If you are having is trouble sourcing the allspice berries, a pickling spice mix can be purchased. The berries are found in this mix and are the larger berry. Do not confuse the allspice berries with peppercorns.

Questions have arisen concerning the size of tin used for the date loaf recipe. The 2018-2019 schedule states “To be cooked in a loaf tin, approximately 14cm x 24cm”

The top measurement is 14cm x 24cm, base measurement is 10cm x 20cm. This sized tin gives the best result for the amount and density of

The Committee held a Judges’ Refresher Day in Gloucester on 22 September 2018, and an information and Judge’s Assessment weekend in Manilla on 6-7 October 2018. Both days were well attended and very successful. Thank you to Gloucester Evening Branch and Manilla Branch for your generous hospitality.

The Judges’ Assessment saw six members gain their Land Cookery judges badge.

Congratulations to: Amy Scott-Northumberland Group, Rebecca Beattie-Namoi Group, Carolyn McMullen-Gwyder Group, Mary Hollingworth-Central Tablelands Group.

Erin Campbell-Mid North Coast Group, and Ellice Schrader-Hunter River Group, were awarded their badges for cakes only.

An Information Day and Judges’ Assessment will be held in Canberra on 9-10 February 2019. The cost to sit for the Judges’ Assessment will be $50.00, closing date is 1st February 2019. Lunch will be provided at a

The Land Cookery Information Workshop

and Judges’ Assessment9-10 February 2019, 9.30am

Held at the CWA Rooms, 8 Barry Drive, Canberra City. Lunch: $15 per day.Name(s) __________________________________Address: _________________________________________ Post Code: _____Phone: _______________Mobile: _______________Email: ____________________________________ I would like to attend the Information Day on 9 February 2019 I would like to book for the Judge’s Assessment on 10 February 2019 and have enclosed the $50.00 enrolment fee

I am a Land Cookery judge.Total:__________Please post (with cheque payable to “CWA Land Cookery Committee”) to Jan Young 67 Nelson Street, RAGLAN, NSW 2795.

ORDirect Debit and send form as above. Please include your name as the reference.Account name: CWA Land CookeryBSB: 062014 Account No: 1029532410 or more people are required to apply for the Judges Assessment day to go ahead.

cake mix. A centimetre or so either way is allowed in the competition.

The Committee wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. We hope 2019 is kinder to our members in the rural communities who have suffered so much in the past year.

The Land Cookery Committee.

Social Issues ReportThe Social Issues Committee has been involved in a range of issues since our last meeting. This has included

▪ Reworking of the palliative care scholarships submission,

▪ Providing advice about CWA stance for terms of reference for the Royal Commission in the Aged Care.

▪ Providing advice to head office in relation to contact with the premier—particularly sentencing issues related to child neglect & difficulty of purchasing train tickets particularly for the elderly or non-computer literate.

▪ Taking some issues back to branch to be considered for motions at the next conference—including fast loan machines

▪ An urgent submission was raised in relation to the lack of

provision for iPhone for primary and community health nurse in regional and remote areas.

▪ The privatisation of disability services and some inequity in terms of accessibility of the NDIS.

▪ We submitted research about older women and homelessness to executive.

We are now looking at research in relation to domestic violence and the implications of the financial cost of obtaining birth certificates. We will continue to research about aged care as it relates to the terms of reference for the Royal Commission.The Social Issues Committee chairperson would appreciate feedback from members on the success or not of the NDIS scheme please.

Social Issues Committee

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Hospital Support ReportAs always the Committee has been very busy distributing items to those in need. As the Committee now has members in city, regional and rural areas we are able to an assist the needy in more areas than before. Committee members have been in contact with the Nursing Unit Managers at hospitals within their areas and now Hospital Bags for new mothers in crisis have been delivered to Blacktown, Westmead, and Nepean hospitals in the west of Sydney. In the North and North West Areas these bags have been distributed to hospitals in Glen Innes, Tamworth, Inverell, Gunnedah, Narrabri and Moree. Hospital Bags were also needed at the Parkes and Forbes Hospitals and one of our committee members, Leslie Cotterill, and her husband Brian collected these bags from State Office and delivered the bags to the NUMs at these hospitals.

The Hospital bags have been well received by these nursing staff at these hospitals and we look forward to being able to continue assisting the mothers and their babies.

With this ongoing assistance there is an ongoing need for large sized nighties, both summer and winter weight, also large T-shirts. Some of the mothers presenting at these hospitals have been victims of domestic violence and do not always have clothes for themselves or their babies. We also need lightweight cotton or muslin baby wraps and disposable napppies for babies up to 6 months. Cotton nappies are used in the Mother and Baby packs being sent to the South Pacific but the disposable nappies are used in the bags for Australian mums. These items can be sent to State Office via Pack & Send which is very convenient. Alternately a donation can be sent to the Hospital

Support Committee, marked for Hospital Bags, and the committee can purchase the items required to complete these bags.

Thanking all our members and friends for your continued support and wishes for a merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

Elisabeth HodgsonChairperson.

Leslie Cotterill delivering Hospital bags to the Forbes Hospitals

State Cultural Commitee—Woman of Note 2019: Marie Byles

Marie Byles was born on 8th April, 1900 in Ashton upon Mersey, England, to progressive-minded parents. Her parents were Unitarian Universalists, Fabian socialists and pacifists. Marie’s mother, Ida Margaret (nee Unwin), was a suffragette and had studied at the Slade School of Fine Arts. Margaret impressed on her daughter the necessity of being financially independent of men. Cyril Byles, Marie’s father, was a railway signal engineer, who involved his children in campaigns against fences that prevented public access for recreational walks.

In 1911, Cyril moved his family to Australia where he took up the position of Chief Signals Engineer with New South Wales Government Railways and designed the signal system for electrifying the railway system.

Marie was educated at Beecroft Primary School, the Presbyterian Ladies’ College at Croydon, and the Pymble Ladies’ College.

In 1917, Marie was one of a small number of women to attend the University of Sydney, graduating as a Bachelor of Arts in 1921 and in 1924 completed a Bachelor of Laws degree. Marie became the first woman to be admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales as well as the first woman to set up a legal practice, which she did in 1929.

Marie worked mainly on conveyancing, probate and ensuring that her female clients received just divorce settlements. She encouraged women to take up the legal profession and employed them in her two legal practices.

From 1927 to 1936 Marie held the position of legal correspondent for the “Australian Women’s Mirror”, writing articles against women changing their name on marriage, so as to protect their financial assets. She also brought attention to laws and court practices which discriminated against women.

As a result, she was invited to give

lectures for the Australian League of Nations Union and wrote pamphlets for The United Associations of Women.

A passionate bushwalker, Marie successfully campaigned for the establishment of the Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast, serving as a trustee on the board which managed the park.

Marie also travelled extensively to places such as Britain, Norway, Canada, New Zealand, Burma, China and Vietnam where she climbed mountains, another of her passions.

In 1938, Marie moved into her own home at Cheltenham. Having become a Buddhist, she built “The Hut of Happy Omen” on her land as a place for groups to meet for discussions and meditation, She wrote several books including “By Cargo Boat and Mountain”, “Paths to Inner Calm”, and an unpublished autobiography “Many Lives In One”.

Marie passed away at her home on 21st November 1979 aged 79.

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State Cultural ReportCongratulations to the newly elected Cultural Officers. We wish

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Senior Photography Section A: Reflections

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Junior Photography: Me and My Shadow

Senior Short Story: “A Knock at the Door”

Junior Short Story: “A Birthday Surprise

Poetry: The Telemarketer

Bush Ballad: Are We There Yet?

The above all due by 5/11/2019.

Junior Posters: School Fete (min: A3 size, max: full sheet of cardboard).

Junior Posters due by 15/2/2010.

For the current topics, please see the CWA website: www.cwaofnsw.org.au/cultural

you all the best for an enjoyable and successful year.Just a quick reminder that China Painting and Art entry forms are required by 15 February please. The China Painting entry forms were in the October Journal, page 13, and the Art entry coupons are in this journal.Also please keep in mind our

Seminar in 2019—more information to come next year. Our trial day at Camden was an absolute winner. Our teacher was amazing! The quality of the finished landscapes was stunning—or most of them.From the Cultural Committee—best wishes to you all for Christmas and the New Year!

Lynne Dunn, ChairpersonSome of the 2018 Art entries

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WorkingTOGETHER

In August both the CWA of Gunnedah and surrounding Branches together with Oak Tree participated in the Ag Quip Farm Field Days. This Field Day is the largest and well attended of its kind in NSW. There was fear numbers would be low this year given the dire situation the on-going drought has placed many property and business owners in. However the result was surprising still seeing strong numbers through the gate more as a get-together and support for each other when things are so tough. Both Oak Tree and the CWA sites were busy speaking to visitors about what lies ahead and how we might work together to help change lives for our respective members and residents.

A further initiative saw Coles Supermarket offer to match dollar for dollar each Drought Relief dollar raised. Armidale Branch of the CWA approached many local businesses and community groups for support. Oak Tree was more than happy to assist and contributed over $600 towards ingredients for baked goods, which St. Albert’s College at UNE prepared, the CWA Ladies sold at two Market Stalls with Coles matching the amount. This amazing effort saw Armidale Coles and CWA raise the second highest total for Drought Relief in the entire State.

Well done to the amazing residents that gave their time and energy at our preservative making day.They all worked so hard and still managed to make it a great fun day. CWA estimate they will make $800 from the jars.

Thank you also to Noreen and Chris G who crocheted tea towels for the CWA, the estimate is $300 from those.

Coles State General Manager Emma Bridges presenting a novelty cheque to the CWA of NSW CEO Danica Leys. Oak Tree Village Manager Kate Pigram and the team were happy to donate towards and assist with selling at the CWA Market Stalls. Photo courtesy The Armidale Express.

Oak Tree’s Kathryn Blinman, Rod Sawtell and Kate Pigram with CWA Members at Ag Quip Farm Field Days

Call 1300 367 155 www.oaktreegroup.com.au

Oak Tree Retirement Villages and the CWA Members working together in the local communities over these first few months of our Corporate Partnership has been truly rewarding and has made a difference to so many lives already.

We are looking forward to what new endeavours for the two groups may lie ahead.

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Happy 500th Telstra’s chief executive officer Andy Penn was on hand recently to officially announce the activation of the 500th Telstra site under the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

Andy was joined at the launch of the Clarence site, near Lithgow, by the Federal Member for Calare Andrew Gee, the NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Rick Colless, Lithgow Mayor Ray Thompson and representatives from the Council and the Rural Fire Service.

The launch event was held at the iconic Zig Zag Railway, which was devastated by bushfires several years ago and is hoping to reopen in late 2019. Representatives from the Railway also attended the launch, and were delighted at the extended mobile coverage the new site is delivering to the area.

The Clarence base station will provide 3G and 4G coverage to the area for the first time, opening up a new world of connectivity for the first time, something that was warmly welcomed by the local Rural Fire Service representatives.

The new base station will also support the many tourists expected to visit the Zig Zag railway once it reopens to the public.

Through the MBSP our sites have provided new or improved mobile coverage for more than 55,000 homes and business and across some 4200 kilometres of road, and have extended coverage by around 160,000 square kilometres of the country.

But what is even more telling about the importance of this investment is the way these communities, which now have mobile coverage for the first time, are using it.

Since we switched on our first base stations as part of this program in December 2015, there have now been in excess of 100 million calls carried and more than 5,000 terabytes of data downloaded.

It is all part of our commitment to providing our customers with Australia’s largest and fastest* mobile network.

* based on national average combined 3G/4G mobile speeds

Telstra Offers CWA Members Discounts on Cover Extension DevicesTelstra is aware that even if there is a mobile base station close to your property, obstructions such as buildings, vehicles, trees, hills etc. can reduce the signal level. So, as Telstra continue to work hard to improve regional coverage with new base stations and 4G satellite small cell technology, there are some devices available which can help improve your coverage.

Telstra are pleased to offer CWA members discounted prices on three coverage extension devices:

▪ Telstra Go Repeater—$50 discount

▪ Telstra Smart Antenna—$50 discount

▪ Yagi Antenna—$10 discount

If you’re not familiar with the devices, they work by wirelessly replicating or ‘repeating’ a mobile signal which helps to connect from further away or where signal may struggle to penetrate, like indoors. More information is available at Telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/our-coverage.

Below are the instructions on how to claim your discount when you purchase one of the devices.

▪ Call 13 22 00, provide your

Telstra Updatenumber, and then say “Coverage” and then “Mobile”.

▪ Once you are connected to a Telstra Team Member, you will be assessed for the correct coverage extension solution.

▪ If you then decide to purchase one of the products, proactively identify yourself as a CWA member and provide your member number (as proof of membership) to identify that you are eligible to receive a discount.

Telstra partnering with CWA of NSWTelstra has announced a number of initiatives aimed at providing some relief to farming families impacted by the drought, including long-term payment options for customers experiencing financial hardship, and recently the announcement of a drought relief fund.

As part of the Drought Relief Fund Telstra recently presented CWA of NSW with funding of $100,000 to help your organisation continue the fantastic work you are doing to assist families facing hardship because of the drought.

Telstra greatly values our partnership with CWA of NSW, particularly when it can be instrumental in delivering beneficial outcomes to people living in rural and remote parts of the State.

Telstra is CWA of NSW’s Community Partner

The 500th tower was launched at the iconic Zig Zag Railway in Clarence

A cheque was presented to CWA members during the Australian National Field Days

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Advocacy Updatethe “Saving Lives on Country Roads” campaign in December 2017, the first comprehensive road safety education campaign targeting regional NSW. The Minister expressed her appreciation for CWA of NSW sharing this important road safety message and encourages an ongoing partnership to help drive the road toll towards zero.AGM 2018 Reply from The Hon Brad Hazzard MP, Minister for Health and Medical Research re the protection of health professionals from assaults and what protective measures are in place for NSW Health staff.The Minister’s reply outlines that safety and wellbeing of hospital staff and paramedics is paramount and violence and abuse will not be tolerated. In February, a Roundtable was convened on paramedic violence with frontline paramedics and unions to look at ways to reduce assaults. Paramedics are fully supported when withdrawing from situations where they are personally under threat, pending NSW Police attendance. Police assistance for hospital staff is also provided when required. In 2016, NSW Health developed a 12 Point Hospital Security Action Plan. In addition, $19 million has been spent on security capital works in emergency departments across NSW, with an emphasis on those facilities in rural and remote locations. Over $5 million has been provided to upgrade duress systems and ensure that mobile duress pendants are available to staff. When incidents do occur, they are investigated and improvements made to the physical environment or work practices, to prevent a reoccurrence. Every paramedic over the next three years will receive occupational violence training to increase their skills in safe access, safe departure and how to de-escalate potentially violent situations.AGM 2018 Reply from Rachel Connell, Executive Director Water, Lands & Water Division who wrote on behalf of the Hon Niall Blair MLC

Since July we continue to work on matters that were passed at the 2018 Conference in Armidale. Letters have gone to all relevant Ministers and decision-makers. Replies to correspondence received are summarised below. We have also attended a number of meetings and roundtables as per the below.

Meetings15th August—Meeting with The Hon. Bronnie Taylor and Ms Kerrie Chant (Chief Medical Officer)This meeting was in relation to the blood storage issue brought up at the 2017 conference. We were also able to raise some Q-Fever matters as well. In response, the CMO has written to all relevant Health Districts to ask them to review their blood storage polices and there has also been an increased awareness campaign on Q Fever, particularly in light of dry and dusty conditions.Meetings with Major General Stephen Day—Federal Coordinator General for DroughtDanica Leys attended two meetings in Brisbane with the Major General in relation to drought charitable efforts. Annette Turner also came to the first meeting. CWA continue to play a central and important role in providing drought support but also in providing leadership and advice to the federal government on how drought support efforts can be better targeted and coordinated.

b) Replies to CorrespondenceAGM 2017 Reply from The Hon Melinda Pavey MP, Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight re Regional Road investment, school zones, street numbering and property identification, roadwork notifications and the use of headlights.Detailed answers were provided in the letter provided by Roads and Maritime Services and Transport for NSW. The Minister welcomed CWA of NSW’s involvement in promoting road safety in the regions. She pointed out that the NSW Government launched

re water metering in the Murray-Darling Basin.The NSW Government agreed that metering is critical for accountability and transparency, and for improving compliance across the State. Consultations recognised it was not entirely practical to achieve 100% no meter, no pump and suggested that 95% of water users would meet that objective. Different metering options have been considered to strike a balance between metering coverage and the significant costs that metering can impose. Further information is available at www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water-reform/ consultation. AGM 2018 Reply from Deidre Mulkerin, Deputy Secretary, Commissioning, Family Community Services (FACS) who wrote on behalf of the Hon Pru Goward MP re female genital mutilation (FGM).FGM is a cruel and painful practice and one that is unacceptable in NSW. FACS responds to FGM as a child protection issue. In 2014, changes were made to the Crimes Act 1900 to increase the maximum penalty for performing FGM in NSW from seven to 21 years imprisonment. A new offence for removing someone from NSW with the intention of conducting FGM was also introduced. AGM 2018 Reply from Don Harwin MLC, Minister for Resources; Minister for Energy and Utilities; Minister for the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council re electricity reforms and prices.The NSW Government remains committed to securing a more affordable and reliable energy future and to helping households and businesses reduce the burden of energy costs. A number of measures implemented include:

▪ the Energy Affordability Package announced in September 2017

▪ a $72 million package of energy efficiency measures to use new technology to reduce energy costs

▪ an $85 million funding package

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for two new innovative energy programs for regional households.

As of September 2018, more than 1,250 MW of renewable energy projects (solar and wind) are under construction across the state. In addition, over 17,000 MW of large-scale renewable, gas and coal generation projects are either approved or progressing through the NSW planning system.The Minister acknowledges concern about smart/digital meters. Customers have the right to request that the telecommunications capability of a new meter is turned off. If an area has poor mobile reception, retailers may also choose to disable the telecommunications capability when installing a meter.The Minister states that he understands there is also some confusion around energy infrastructure ownership. Most electricity poles carrying low voltage wires on private property are privately owned. In the past, Essential Energy inspected and in some cases maintained these private poles. This practice has changed and property owners are responsible for ongoing repairs and, if necessary, replacement of these poles. Essential Energy has a hardship policy in place for those customers where the upfront costs of rectifying any defects is beyond their budget.AGM 2018 Reply from The Hon Christian Porter MP, Attorney-General of Australia re elder abuse.Preventing and addressing elder abuse is a key priority for the Australian Government. A National Plan is being developed with key stakeholders across the Australian, state and territory governments to raise community awareness of elder abuse. The Australian Government will provide $22 million in funding over the next four years for a range of measures to respond to elder abuse. This is in addition to the Government’s $15 million commitment announced during the 2016 election to develop a national plan to better protect the rights of older Australians.The Australian Government will fund the trial of a number of elder

abuse specialist services, including community legal centres or legal aid commissions, health justice partnerships, and case management and mediation services for older Australians and their families. An online Knowledge Hub will also bring together information for the elderly, their families, care providers and allied professionals. It is a further priority to reform enduring powers of attorney to reduce the incidence of financial abuse in particular. All of these initiatives are under development and the Government hopes to implement new front-line services from early 2019.AGM 2018 Reply from Mark Speakman, NSW Attorney-General re female genital mutilation/cutting.The NSW Government is committed to ending female genital mutilation (FGM) in NSW, and welcomes the support of organisations such as CWA of NSW in promoting awareness and encouraging its prevention.FGM is an offence under section 45 of the Crimes Act 1900, carrying a maximum penalty of 21 years’ imprisonment. An additional offence under section 45A criminalises removing a person, or arranging for a person to be removed, from NSW with the intention that the person undergo FGM. This offence also carries a maximum penalty of 21 years’ imprisonment.Preventing FGM requires raising community awareness about its potential harm and consequences. NSW Health has been running a FGM education program for migrant and refugee women for the past 20 years, which has helped address lack of information and dispel myths and misunderstandings surrounding this practice.AGM 2018 Reply from Tanya Davies MP, Minister for Women re Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).FGM is a form of violence against girls and women, and a significant human rights violation. The NSW Government considers FGM to be a serious crime and strengthened laws around this several years ago.Changes to the Crimes Act 1900 in 2014 increased the maximum penalty

for performing FGM in NSW from seven to 21 years imprisonment. Additionally a new offence to counter removing someone from NSW, with the intention of conducting FGM, was introduced. Minister Davies is working to improve the lives of women and girls in NSW through greater empowerment, economic opportunity and good health. AGM 2018 Reply from Scot MacDonald MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and the Hunter re managing feral cats in NSW.The NSW Government recognises the significant challenges the community faces from invasive pest animals, including feral cats, and is concerned about the serious negative impacts they can cause to communities, the environment and the economy.On 17 May 2018, the Government announced a new plan called the NSW Invasive Species Plan 2018-21. The Plan outlines actions that will be taken to help prevent new incursions, contain existing populations and manage wide-spread invasive species.The Companion Animals Act 1998 is directed to managing domestic pet cats, which can contribute to the feral cat population. Several measures have recently been implemented to reduce the incidence of roaming and stray cats and strengthen how they are managed. From 1 July 2019, annual permits of $80 will be required for cats that are not de-sexed by four months of age. A range of maximum penalties and on the spot fines have also been increased—failing to microchip a cat from $165 to $180 or for failing to register from $275 to $330. If a cat owner fails to ensure it is not in a public place where it is prohibited or fails to ensure it has an acceptable form of ID, on the spot fines have increased from $110 to $180. AGM 2018 Reply from Sam Cavalli, A/g Branch Manager, Families and Pensions Branch, Department of Social Services re concerns about the child support scheme.The child support scheme is designed

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to ensure parents take responsibility for the ongoing financial care of their children in line with their financial capacity to do so. Child support assessments are not only reliant on the honesty of parents and their willingness to disclose their incomes. Assessments are generally based on parents’ adjusted taxable incomes for the last relevant financial year. Where a parent has not lodged their tax return, the Department of Human Services will determine a provisional income based on the income information available. If the parent’s tax return then shows a higher taxable income this will be applied to the assessment retrospectively. If the parent’s tax return shows their income is lower than previously assessed, their assessment will generally only be altered prospectively. This helps to encourage parents to lodge their tax returns on time. A key principle of the child support scheme is that children are entitled to share in the financial resources of both parents, just as they would had the parents continued to live together. The financial resources of new partners of either parent are not included in a child support assessment as the responsibility for the financial support of a child primarily rests with the child’s natural or adoptive parents.AGM 2018 Reply from Dr Kerry Chant PSM, Deputy Secretary, Population & Public Health & Chief Health Officer re the availability of blood and blood products in rural areas.As a result of discussions with the CWA, Dr Chant has written to the Chief Executives of rural Local Health Districts to ask them to:

▪ review current blood stock locations

▪ re-evaluate locations and stock holdings in the light of any recent local changes, such as increases in population and new industries in the area

▪ provide information about facilities where elective blood transfusions occur.

Dr Chant has asked that the specific

incident that CWA raised be looked in to. Once more information is available we will be able to determine whether there are lessons to be learned in relation to access to blood products or any other system issues.The Royal Flying Doctors Service in Broken Hill has advised that they do not wish to hold blood and blood products on site because, if these products are required, they have a mechanism in place to access them from Broken Hill Base Hospital in a timely way.AGM 2018 Reply from Brett Fifield, A/Deputy Director General, Biosecurity and Food Safety, Department of Primary Industries (DPI) re requesting that feral deer be classified a pest species.The DPI and Local Land Services appreciate the concerns of land owners and managers, and the general community, about the growing distribution and impacts of wild deer across NSW.Regional Pest Animal Committees have been set up for each of the eleven Local Land Services regions. These committees have set up plans that can be found at www.lls.nsw.gov.au. The plans identify priority areas for managing wild deer, and the general approach to pest animal management. Under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015, the occupier of lands (private and public) must take practical measures to minimise the risk of any negative impacts of wild deer on their land, or neighbouring lands.In areas where wild deer populations are having adverse impacts on the economy, environment and community, DPI may suspend game licence conditions to allow for year-round hunting, hunting at night with the aid of spotlights and from vehicles, and the use of lures and other aids. Licence conditions have been suspended in many local government areas in NSW where deer are particularly problematic.The above work will be underpinned by a NSW Wild Deer Management Strategy that is being developed for release this year, to facilitate a more strategic and coordinated approach to deer management in NSW.

AGM 2018 Reply from The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care, Minister for Indigenous Health re My Aged Care’s management of the national prioritisation process.The Liberal National Government’s reform of the Home Care Packages Program have been undertaken to achieve national equity in access to care. In February 2017 the Government ended allocation of home care package places to providers and instead, began to assign home care packages directly to individuals.When approved for home care by a member of the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), each individual is placed on the national prioritisation queue. The place on the queue is determined by their date of approved for care and their priority for home care. This ensures home care packages are assigned based on individual need, not geographical location.The Department of Health continues to monitor service coverage to ensure that there are services available across Australia, particularly in rural and remote areas. There are also options available while on the national queue for a home care package. Clients approved for a higher level package can accept an interim level package until their approved package becomes available. Short-term care services are also available for situations such as recovery from an accident or illness. To find out more about the national prioritisation process—www.myagedcare.gov.au or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.The Government-funded Australia-wide Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) provides advocacy services. Contact OPAN to discuss aged care options. OPAN can be contacted between 9.30 am—4.30 pm Monday to Friday on 1800 700 600 (free call). Details about OPAN can also be found at www.opan.com.au AGM 2018 Reply from Brett Fifield, A/Deputy Director General, Biosecurity and Food Safety, Department of Primary Industries

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(DPI) re all rams sold through sale yards be for slaughter only unless certified brucellosis free by a veterinarian.The NSW DPI recognises that ovine brucellosis has the potential to cause significant economic losses to sheep breeding enterprises. To assist manage this risk the DPI administers and promotes the voluntary NSW ovine brucellosis accreditation scheme which has been running for more than 20 years. Biosecurity staff support the program by providing technical advice on disease management to veterinarians. The accreditation program is strongly supported by the NSW sheep industry with more than 840 flocks in the scheme. More information is available at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/sheep/health/ovine-brucellosis/ovine-brucellosis. The Department also provides web advice on the introduction of new animals, including those purchased from shows or sales, and has a link to DPI’s Primefact 472 on ovine brucellosis.Commercial drivers should also assist industry to manage ovine brucellosis.The DPI strongly encourages all sheep producers, in discharging their biosecurity duty to only:

▪ buy rams from ovine brucellosis accredited flocks so that they minimise the risk that they introduce disease, and

▪ sell surplus rams for slaughter (unless they originate from an ovine brucellosis accredited flock or from a flock which has tested negative for the disease within the previous 30 days).

Increasing regulation on industry should be reserved as a last resort for diseases where producers do not have access to suitable tools, such as the NSW ovine brucellosis accreditation scheme, to manage their risk.AGM 2018 Reply from The Hon Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health re health policy priorities.GPs are an important part of the mental health service system and they play a significant referral

and management role in the coordination of mental health care. For those wishing to access Medicare subsidised psychological services, a GP must first assess the patient’s clinical needs for eligibility, and determine any team care arrangements under a management plan. A Taskforce is currently reviewing the entire Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) to consider how its more than 5,700 items can be aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and practice and improve health outcomes for patients. Further information on the MBS review, including a full list of the membership of the Mental Health Review Group, is available at www.health.gov.au/ mbsreviewThe Australian Government is committed to implementing initiatives that improve access to high quality palliative care for all Australians. The Government provides funding to support a range of palliative care activities, such as competitive grant funding for national projects with a focus on workforce education and training, carer support, community awareness, quality improvement, and advance care planning.AGM 2018 Reply from The Hon Tanya Davies MP, Minister for Mental Health, Women and Ageing re a campaign for specific housing options for older women faced with homelessness or a housing crisis.The NSW Government recognises the growing issues of housing affordability and homelessness, including for older women. They are working hard to increase supply of social and affordable housing, as well as focusing on improving support services and accommodation for older women experiencing homelessness.The Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF) is a new way of delivering social and affordable housing in NSW. Phase 1 and 2 of the SAHF will give access to new social and affordable housing dwellings and associated services. Furthermore, the NSW Government’s $22 billion Communities Plus program, is

expected to deliver 23,000 social housing dwellings, 500 affordable housing dwellings and 40,000 private dwellings over 10 years.The NSW Government has also committed more than $1 billion for homelessness services over the next four years, which includes new funding of $61 million over four years to implement the NSW Homelessness Strategy.In 2018-19, the NSW Government will allocate $280.7 million for homelessness initiatives, including $202.8 million to specialist homelessness services across NSW.Through the NSW Homelessness Strategy, the NSW Government has committed $6.2 million over four years to expand Staying Home Leaving Violence initiative to five new sites. This supports victims of domestic and family violence to stay safely in their own home or a home of their choice, while the police remove the perpetrator. The new sites will support up to an additional 2,740 women and children per year.

Roundtables/EventsDanica Leys was present for CWA of NSW at the recent national Drought Summit in support of our delegate CWA of Australia. We assisted in the preparation on briefing notes for the event (in conjunction with other states and territories) and highlighted on the day the importance in expanding drought support measurers to rural businesses and families with children in schooling. We look forward to continuing work with the federal government in pursuing these issues as well as working on the distribution of $30 million dollars that was announced on the day for CWA and other charities.

SubmissionsSince July, CWA of NSW has made submissions on the following matters:

▪ Consultation on Terms of Reference for Royal Commission into Aged Care Sector (Social Issues Committee)

▪ The impact of feral deer, pigs and goats in Australia (A&E Committee).

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Celebrations

Member of Calare, Andrew Gee MP at Eugowra Show, presented all members with a Constituency statement

that he presented in Parliament congratulating Eugowra Branch on their 90th Anniversary. Photo L to R: Shirley Heinzel,

Margaret Swift, Andrew Gee MP, Frances Anderson, Jeanette Norris.

Mary Dray, President at Portland Branch, was presented with her Life Membership at our

International Day. Photo shows Hilda Laib President of Blue Mountains Group (far left) and Mary Dray

surrounded by her daughters, Annette and Narelle.

Portland BranchEugowra Branch

Our members gathered together to celebrate our 80th Birthday, with our close neighbouring branches and Group President, Mary Williams. Bega Valley Shire Mayor Kristy McBain opened the luncheon with over 70 people attending. The highlight of the day was when State Vice

President Sally James surprised our Vice President Elizabeth Prosser with the presentation of a Life

Membership Certificate and Badge.

One of Werris Creek’s most dedicated members, Betty Cross, was recently awarded Life Membership. Betty,

who turned 90 in January, first joined CWA in 1951 but had to leave be a mum to her two young daughters.

Betty returned in 1984 and has remained loyal to this organisation ever since. Betty is one of Werris Creek’s

hardest working and longest standing members and has held the position of Branch Treasurer for over 31 years. Congratulations Betty. Photo Michelle Eggins, Namoi Group

President, with Betty Cross and her daughters.

Hillston Branch Hillston Branch celebrated their 95th birthday with a lunch earlier this year.

Dorothy read the following piece written by her mother, former CWA member Mrs Billie

Mulcahy, quite some time before she passed away. “Mrs Knechtli who lived in Hillston

was visiting her sister Mrs D.M. Armstrong in Sydney. It was 1923 and Mrs Armstrong was a member of the newly formed branch of CWA in Sydney. She took Mrs Knechtli along to a meeting and it was to be a memorable day for Hillston! She was so impressed with the

aims of the association that on her return she called a meeting on Friday 23rd June 1923. It was resolved to take as the principal aim of the branch to establish maternity facilities. I think I am correct in saying Hillston’s CWA

Maternity Hospital was the first for the association”

Members celebrated 50 years of the branch in September and gathered to enjoy lunch at the local hotel. Present was Jan Watts who had attended the first meeting as a visitor from Moorlands Branch. Jan had strongly supported the formation of the branch at Harrington. Jan is a much loved and admired member who is willing to share her love

for and of knowledge of CWA.

Yathella-Coursing Park Branch

Three long serving members were given the honour of cutting the 80th Birthday

Cake at the recent celebrations for Yathella-Coursing Park Branch; Mrs Nola Wendt (Branch President), Mrs Jan Brill

AM (also Riverina Group patron), and Mrs Annette Gaynor (Branch Vice-President). Mrs Anne Phegan was presented with

her well deserved Long Service badge by Honorary State Secretary Mrs Ann Adams.

During the September meeting, President Helen Kent presented Mrs Margaret Smith

with a CWA 50 year membership badge.

The 90th birthdays of both Mid North Coast Group and South West Rocks were celebrated at the Mid North Coast Group AGM on Thursday 25th October. It was a lovely day celebrated by the

attendance of all 19 Branches within the Group.

There was a double celebration for branch members in August. Sixty guests gathered for the branch 80 year anniversary and the cake was cut by five Wauchope members who celebrated 80th birthdays throughout the year. The branch President Barbara Murphy read an abbreviated 80 year history while musician Miriam Lattimore entertained the guests. The two guest

speakers, showgirl, Jessica Prussing and showgirl mentor Lesley Olsen from the Wauchope Show Society were well-received. Photo L to R: June Dale, Gwen

Taylor,Pam Kirby, Showgirl Jessica Prussing, Win Secombe, Pam Dein.

Pambula-Merimbula Branch Werris Creek Branch

Mid North Coast Group

Bowral Branch

Harrington Branch Wauchope Branch

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Armidale Branch

Local and state-wide organisations have benefitted from funds raised by branch members in the recent annual disbursements chosen by members. Cheques for $1,000 were presented to each of The Armidale Neighbourhood Centre, Backtrack, Angel Flight and Westpac Helicopter services. Representatives were on hand to receive the cheques presented by the President Jenny Sholl at our stand in the Armidale Central Shopping Centre manned

by members during Awareness Week.

Berridale Branch

Berridale Lions Club runs a spring fair on the long weekend in October every year and we open our doors for tea and scones which is well-supported by the local community. This year the money raised is going to the education fund of the area.

Bowral BranchThe annual Tulip Time in Bowral draws thousands of visitors to Corbett Gardens. The CWA Café is open for the duration of the Festival serving Devonshire teas, sandwiches and light refreshments daily.

The highlight for members this year were two special visitors when His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AD DSC (Retired) Governor of NSW and Mrs Linda Hurley came for morning tea.

From our Branches

Tarago Evening BranchTarago Evening Branch decided that we had to do something to help our farmers across the state that were suffering as a result of the drought so we decided to get the community together and hold an auction with all funds that we raised on the day to be donated to the CWA Drought Relief Fund. What a fabulous result we had for the Tarago Drought Relief Auction on Saturday 1 September 2018!

There was a really great turn up of people for the auction. We all gathered in our lovely warm country hall surrounded by an eclectic variety of marvellous and somewhat wondrous collection of items ranging from a number of brand new items donated by Bernard Maas of GoulPro Goulburn to a replicated mounted skull of a Sabre Tooth Tiger. There were also a number of antiques and collectables along with a wonderful oil painting by artist Ken Kenchington, and diamond and other precious stone jewellery.

Our auctioneer was David Smith of David G Smith Auctions. David G Smith are estate sale auctioneers; a lot of the goods they sell belong to clients and the sale of those items naturally must go to the client; however, David donated the commission from all of the sales to Tarago CWA Evening Branch for the CWA Drought Relief Fund. Therefore David, his wife Karen, assistant Tony Gahan each donated their time to help the drought effort. I would sincerely like to thank them for doing that and they are not locals so they had to travel at their own expense to do this.

Because of the number of lots we had, it was necessary to bring the viewing forward to 8am. Lots of people showed up and bidding opened at 10am. It was a great cheery atmosphere with people happily chatting to one another and exclaiming over the items. It started off with items that had been locally donated and included a one tonne load of wood that was very generously donated by Jason

Holloway from Taylors Creek Road (McMahon’s Earthmoving & Tree Services).

The ladies from Tarago Day Branch set up their CWA information stall and sold lots of cakes and made $511.00 to go towards our Drought Relief Fund.

The Tarago Sporting Association, Show Society and the Men’s Shed all helped on the day.

It was a big day and at the end our wonderful auctioneer David informed us that we had raised a whopping $6,967.70 from sales and commission. Overall with the sales from CWA cakes, the barbecue, donations and the auction we raised a massive $8,335.05 to go the the CWA Disaster Relief Fund to help our farmers that have and are being affected by the drought.

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It was a wonderful visit with His Excellency and Mrs Hurley touring the kitchen while scone making was in progress, meeting members in the Handicraft Room and talking to patrons in the CWA Café.

We also had a film crew who interviewed Branch President Mrs Helen Kent about CWA. The series titled “Escape to the Country” will air early next year.

Members worked non-stop almost every day during the festival, with numerous batches of scones made. Other branches assisted during Tulip Time—Exeter, Southern Highland Evening and Moss Vale. CWA Awareness Promotion during Tulip Time saw Bowral Branch signed on 15 new members.

Gloucester Evening Branch

Students at Gloucester Public School raised $1235 at a frolic at the end of last term. A special assembly was held to hand over the donation to Donna Kemp who informed the children about the CWA process for distributing the funds.

Grattai BranchKaye Holding, President of Grattai CWA, presented the Hargraves Public School with a Certificate of Appreciation from the CWA of NSW for gaining second place in the International Primary School PowerPoint Competition on the

Country of Study, Poland, for the 2017/2018 year. This competition is open to all Primary School students and is particularly suitable for one and two teacher schools. The children were very excited on receiving the award.

Inverell Branch

Successful Girl Empowerment events were held in September with Dannielle Miller from Enlighten Education.

We held a community awareness and conversation starter High Tea on the Saturday while we also approached this issue on a practical level by holding school-based workshops for 280 Year 7 to Year 10 girls from our school district.

Both events were an amazing success with our whole community supporting us both financially and in may other ways.

Lismore Evening Branch

We are planning our catering activities for the forthcoming North Coast National, where we will be hosting the CWA catering on Saturday 20 October at the Lismore Showgrounds. The branch was formed in March 2018 and I’m really proud to have such a talented group of women participate.

Macksville Branch

We had a successful upcycling craft day making mats with old T shirts and learning how to make wax wraps. This day was enjoyed by all who attended. A great day.

Manly Branch

Members celebrated International Day on 21 September holding a lunch at the Manly 16ft Skiff Club. Guests included local members, inter-branch members, Group Executives, and local residents as well as Federal MP, Jason Falinski—Member for Mackellar, Mayor of Northern Beaches Councillors Michael Regan and Kylie Ferguson, and President of the Bayview Golf Club, David Sparks. Guests of Honour were His Excellency Michał Kołodziejski, Ambassador for Poland, who spoke at the event, and his wife, Barbara Kołodziejska.

Maules Creek BranchMembers have a reputation for making lamingtons every year for the CWA AgQuip site, being a chance to meet with friends and publicise

The organising committee: Jane Hunter, Pam McLeay, Kristy McLoughlin with Dannielle Miller

at the workshops.

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our contribution to AgQuip effort.

The hundreds of lamingtons must be transported, stored and displayed.

A great deal of self-discipline is involved not to eat the lamingtons before they make it to Gunnedah!

Millthorpe

Pink Ribbon Day fundraiser Morning Tea was successfully hosted by members on Saturday 20 October 2018. Delicious scones, slices and cupcakes, copious cups of tea/coffee and raffle tickets were all available.

Milton Branch

Members had a busy time at their Jumble Sale raising funds to donate to drought-affected farming families, while finding homes for the many items which had been generously contributed for sale both by branch members and by the wider community.

The CWA hall in Wason Street, Milton was bustling with bargain-hunters from 9am right through to 1pm. Visitors were also able to enjoy the traditional morning tea of scones with cream and jam, as well as the scent of cooking scones wafting through from the hall kitchen where the bakers were hard at work.

A grand total of $1268.80 was raised, all of which will be given straight to the Disaster Relief Fund run by the

Country Women’s Association of NSW.

Moruya Branch

Our hard working member June Andrews shown here wearing a sandwich board to publicize our sausage sizzle in aid of Drought Relief for local farmers. It was very good publicity as we did well on the day and June enjoyed meeting and talking to the people.

We also had a cake and handicraft stall in our main street to let people know about our tearooms and handicraft shop and the sausage sizzle. It was a very busy day for our Branch members looking after the stall, tearooms, handicraft shop and sausage sizzle.

Myall Creek Branch

On the evening of 12th October members hosted our local farming communities to “Forget about the Drought for a while” dinner. The evening was supported by the Myall Creek Hall Committee and many local business who donated lots of goodies for our rural families. The NSW Foodbank through Life Foundations Inverell provided food and household items that were gratefully received. It was a great night of fellowship and friendship. This area has been affected by the Drought and many of our members are on the land. It was a simple way of getting everyone together over

a free meal and gave everyone a chance to have a chat and a laugh.

Oaklands Branch

Members were ecstatic to receive four trophies at the recent Murray Group Conference. The Rita Ross —most active branch, Schultz Cup —best increase in membership, Cultural Trophy—best cultural report, “Crow for Publicity Trophy” —best publicity report.

We have had a very busy year in the community and with branch activities. Renovations to the bathroom are complete, as is painting of the eaves. Maintenance of our rooms is a key focus always to enhance hire usage. Federation Council Mobile Pre-school (at maximum numbers), Service NSW Driver Licence Testing (monthly) Federation Youth Council meetings, and private hire users all benefit.

Thank you to Federation Council and CWA of NSW, for assisting our work with the provision of financial grants.

Picton & District Branch

Members organised a high tea to raise money for the “Relay of Life” cancer research. Our ladies baked and served for this high tea and helped to raise $1620.

Millthorpe CWA Vice-President Dawn Mobbs preparing to welcome everyone at the Pink

Ribbon Day 2018 fundraiser Morning Tea Millthorpe.

L to R: Mrs Colleen Batten—Rita Ross Trophy, Ms Niloufer King—New President, Mrs Sherry Bamberger—Crow for Publicity, Mrs E Kerr —Schultz Cup, Mrs C Sutcliffe—Cultural Trophy

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Pleasant Hills Branch

This year, John Deere Machinery celebrated 100 years since their first tractor was manufactured, and they had a special display at the Henty Machinery Field Days including the oldest tractor imported into Australia—a 1918 Waterloo Boy Tractor and their latest 2018 model, both manufactured on the same workshop floor. Lyn Jacobsen, from Pleasant Hills Branch, has made several “fun-type” John Deere Quilts, and had five of these adding to the display. The one pictured was auctioned for the CWA Disaster Relief Fund, and made $1,500. Lyn is pictured with two Hutcheon & Pierce Staff members displaying the quilt at the auction.

Tarcutta Branch

As a memorial to our late member, Jan Battersby and staunch Land Cookery Officer, Tarcutta members have decided to award a Junior and Senior Cookery Perpetual Trophy at branch level to encourage young cooks. Jan was always encouraging our younger generation in their culinary efforts.

Terramungamine BranchMembers were delighted to receive the generous donation of 24 x $100 visa cards from Graham Russell and his wife Shirley, who is a CWA Lyndhurst member to distribute

to women on drought affected properties in the district to lift their spirits and give them a special treat.

Graham and Shirley farm a less drought affected area where they gained an excellent price for the last of their seasons lambs and decided to earmark the money for an area in severe drought. The local stock and station agent at Woodstock generously donated the sale fees once he learnt what the money was for—then to top things off when Graham went into the local Post Office at Cowra to collect the pre-ordered visa cards he was told that the Post Office had waived the fee for the cards.

Terramungamine members feel very humbled by this generous gesture. Thank you, Graham and Shirley, for thinking of us.

Umina BranchWe have been active this year with the first Polish lunch in the Northumberland Group. The menu was extensive and delicious.

We had several polish residents from Umina Beach attend the lunch along with a group of Umina Residents and members to provide a polish dancing demonstration. Well over 60 people attended and we raised a large amount of money allowing us to donate to the CWA drought appeal.

Then, it was time for the Christmas in July concert that again provided fun and opportunity to bring

Umina Beach residents and members together to have some midyear Christmas fun. There were numerous Christmas carols sung and delicious cakes, slices and sandwiches to be consumed.

Uralla Branch

On 27 October 2018, Uralla’s annual Thunderbolt Festival was the perfect opportunity to show that CWA is “more than tea and scones”. Handicraft Officer, Tina Sawers, came up with the idea for the Uralla CWA float after the catch phrase was used by a television documentary about CWA. The float took ten days to craft using Papier-mâché.

Urunga Branch

We have survived a “not so good looking” end to the branch. Many thanks has to go to our local Facebook pages: So You Are From Bellingen and Love Urunga. As well the local Bellinger Courier Sun senior journalist had a plea for assistance across the front page. Small Branch in the beautiful Bellinger Valley.

Everyone was surprised at the roll-up—10 members and 7 visitors! The building hasn’t seen that many ladies for some time.

October will be our AGM when new and old members will be formally elected into positions. It was agreed, to change the meeting day to the second Friday of the month prior to the handicraft group, as many attend both.

Mrs Anne Muscat (secretary) Chair Mrs Annette Forsyth (Humula Branch) Mrs Trish Goonan (President) and Mrs Joy Granger (Treasurer)

Barb O’Brien, Graham and Shirley Russell, Robin Godwin and Janice Stanford

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Central Western GroupThe Australian National Field Days have been held at Borenore, near Orange, since 1952. In 1988 the Central Western Group was invited to assist with serving tea and coffee at the field days.

Thirty years later and we are still being invited, but now we also hold cooking demonstrations using the primary product in our recipes, with samples offered to taste. Fresh scones are made each day from Scone Mix kindly donated by Manildra Flour Mill, topped with jam made by Bathurst Evening Branch member Jan Young, and freshly whipped cream.

CWA cookbooks, bags and locally made jams and pickles are also available for purchase. Our participation in the Field Days gives us an opportunity to tell people of all the wonderful things the CWA is doing and to answer questions that people may have. This year there were many questions about our Drought Aid and we were pleased to accept a donation from Telstra of $100,000 to go towards our Disaster Relief Fund to be used to assist farmers in need.

Andrew Gee, the Federal Member for Calare, even called in on Saturday to help serve and learnt that the jam goes on first, followed by the cream! Each year as part of our November group meeting a percentage of the profits from the Field Days is given, as an award, to the Most Deserving 4th Year Apprentice employed by Skillset.

Monaro GroupSometimes in times of adversity, help arrives completely out of blue. Such was the case for the CWA Monaro Group recently.

Barbara Daley, the acting secretary of the Monaro Group, answered the phone one day to a call from the Snowy Mountains Division of the Master Builders Association of NSW. They went on to say that the Snowy Mountains Division of the MBA committee had decided that they would like to give a donation to the CWA Monaro Group Drought Relief fund.

And so on Monday 29 October, three representatives of the CWA Monaro Group committee attended a meeting in Cooma of the Snowy Mountains Master Builders Association. To their surprise and delight Kay Bylund, President of the Snowy Mountains Division, presented them with not one, but two cheques totalling $3000. One was from the local MBA and the other from the Parramatta-Cumberland MBA Division!

Carole Morris, President of the CWA Monaro Group, thanked the Master Builders Association for their wonderful generosity and assured everyone present that every dollar would go directly to Monaro farmers in need.

From our GroupsRiverina Group

Riverina Group has a raised awareness for CWA during the three days of the Henty Machinery Field Days each year in September.

Two Group Members—Lyn Jacobsen, Pleasant Hills Branch, and Leonie Kohlhagen, Collingullie Branch, co-ordinate the Country Lifestyle Pavilion and Riverina Group has many volunteers who help out each day. The shed is over 100 metres long and 18 metres wide, and it houses over 100 stalls which are of interest to women—and seating for two hundred people plus a stage which has fashion parades, demonstrations and guest speakers on lots of subjects relevant for women.

This year, the stage was named the “Joan Meyer Stage” in honour of the late Mrs Joan Meyer who started off the Women’s Interest at the Field Days, when she could see a need over fifty years ago to have something at the Field Days especially for women. Mrs Meyer organised this for thirty years until ill health prevented her from continuing.

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Snowy Mountains Division President Kay Bylund, presenting the two cheques to the CWA Monaro Group President, Carole Morris

with acting Group Secretary Barbara Daley and Rosemary Stewart-Beardsley Group Publicity

Officer.

Helana Donaldson, Andrew Gee MP and Margaret Brown

L to R: Margaret Hasler, Wendy Dolden, Bev Frohling, Lyn Jacobsen, Jane Lieschke, Leonie

Kohlhagen and Val Fox

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and respected Life Member with a wicked sense of humour—aged 95.

Cessnock (closed)Betty Holdcroft—ex Wauchope, past Secretary; former member for 32 years.

County of BurnettPatricia Densley—ex Yallaroi and Warialda, a generous member of Gwydir Group who supported all aspects of CWA with enthusiasm; member for 25 years—aged 88.

Cowra EveningPauline Walsh—former valued foundation member for 18 years—aged 83.

FairfieldNorma Laughton—ex Bulahdelah; serving President, past Secretary and Cookery Officer who quietly guided the Branch; competent in many crafts, baking a classic sponge cake; remembered for her caring nature and sense of humour; member for 18 years—aged 85.

Glen Innes DayEnid Strange—a much admired and respected member, well known for her cookery and handicraft; Catering Officer for many years, and actively involved in all Branch projects; missed by the Branch and wider community; member for 42 years—aged 90.

GloucesterM’Liz Hesford—past Treasurer and Hall Committee member, a lover of handicraft; active member for 20 years.

Gloucester EveningJean Spokes—an accomplished, prize-winning artist in many mediums; a creative thinker, actively involved in many projects; we will miss her bright smile, keen wit and willingness to try anything; member for 23 years.

GunnedahBeverly Carter—much loved Handicraft Officer, always willing to help in any activity; member for seven years, sadly missed—aged 75.

Jervis Bay DayJoan Clark—past Cookery Officer who contributed in competitions for many years; a gifted knitter, supplying gorgeous children’s jumpers for street stalls; member for 23 years.

LismoreGeraldine Nicholson—past President (13 years) and Secretary (8 years) plus many other Branch roles; Group President, Vice President and Representative; Chairman of Primex, Scholarship and Junior Public Speaking committees; awarded a Long Service Bar, 50 year medallion and Life Membership; achieved the Premier’s Community Service Award for 70 years of volunteer work in the community; member since joining Younger Set at age 15—aged 95.

Narrandera EveningRuth Teasdale OAM—ex Boree Creek and Narrandera; known in the district as “Mrs CWA”; held multiple executive positions including stints on State Executive; Life Member and Group Patron; awarded the OAM for services to CWA and the Church; her enthusiasm, gentle manner and wonderful cooking will be greatly missed; continuous member for 72 years—aged 95.

Nelson BayMargaret Butteriss—a very generous lady, supportive of all activities; formerly from the Women’s Institute in the UK; awarded a Long Service Bar; member for 27 years—aged 91.

Jean Stebbens—ex Grafton; fondly

The following branches mourn the loss of valued members:

Ariah ParkGwen Fairman—past President and long-time Group Delegate, member for 34 years—aged 93.

BellingenMary Renwick—former member, extremely active, assisted with catering and fundraising, competed in cookery competitions; member for 40 years—aged 101.

CamdenJoan Scott—Agricultural & Environmental Officer, passionate about local issues; her contributions to Branch discussions over her seven years of membership will be remembered—aged 83.

CanowindraAnne Barwood—held many positions including President, Secretary, Treasurer and Land Cookery Officer (also at Group); previous member at Cobar, plus member of Woodstock CWA Choir; actively involved for 21 years.

Janice Jordan—diligent and dedicated Treasurer for 17 years; President and committed member, a marvellous cook and quiet achiever; former member for 26 years.

Cartwrights HillAnita Buswell—former member for many years, previously at Wagga Wagga Branch; past Group Secretary and Cultural Officer; held many positions in both branches; encouraged members to perform; author of Ripples booklet and a published poet; sadly missed—aged 96.

CassilisEna Ghiggoli—held many positions including President, Secretary and Land Cookery Judge; a loved

Garden of Remembrance

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UrallaEileen Elks—ex Kellys Plains-Dangarsleigh; past President, Handicraft Officer and Cookery Officer; Group Vice President, Handicraft Judge and Cookery Judge; Delegate to State Conferences; awarded Life Membership and a 50 year medallion; member for 62 years - aged 87.

WalgettJoyce (Joy) Evans—past President, member for 62 years.

Branch Secretaries please note: notifications should be mailed direct to Head Office, or emailed to [email protected].

remembered for her morning teas and her tireless work for Branch fetes; awarded Life Membership; member for 64 years.

St George-Sutherland ShireMeryn Palmer—Publicity Officer, member for 8 years.

Marie Russell—Handicraft Officer, member for 10 years.

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