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PREMIER Colin Barnett said his party did not support funding a Great Southern Motorplex because better
mountain-biking facilities would attract more international tourists.
This was a key point of difference between Liberals’ and Nationals’ election promises for Albany.
Without mentioning trails at Mt Adelaide and Mt Clarence, Mr Barnett said a re-elected Liberal-National government would establish 45km of trails around the Porongu-rups and upgrade trails at Bald Head.
“The mountain bikes will be far more signifi cant for Albany than the motorplex,” Mr Barnett said.
“The mountain bikes will attract people from around the world without any doubt at all.”
He said there were millions of cycling en-thusiasts in cities such as Jakarta, Singapore and Beijing who would fl ock to Albany if it were properly promoted as a mountain biking destination.
“In Tasmania the biggest growth in their tourism has been the people from all around the world wanting to do mountain-bike rid-ing,” he said.
“And Albany’s the place where we can match that.”
He said it was important to “brand” each region as a tourist destination and Albany’s cool climate, natural beauty and clear vistas lent itself to hiking and mountain-biking.
Mr Barnett said this would also depend on luxury hotels being built at Middleton Beach and Albany’s waterfront precinct.
Liberals’ candidate for Albany said the proposed motorplex at Down Road in Drome would appeal to a “certain demographic” but the business case presented to Council was “not viable”.
He also said he had been advised it would be diffi cult for a developer to gain approval
from the Department of Water as the site was located on a Priority 2 catchment area.
“So there’s no ‘gimme’ and there is no other clearly identifi ed site in the Albany area,” Mr Stocks said.
“That’s a grab at a demographic for votes.”He said he supported the “concept of
motorplex” and thought it was important to establish “Stage 1” which was a motocross track.
“We can do that up at Palmdale Road with some City land that we’ve identifi ed,” he said.
“It’s a little too far out of town but the city has an identifi ed place where they can go so I do understand the need to provide a facility for those kids.”
He said the rest of the Motorplex plan was “a bit of a pipe dream”.
“After the things we’ve announced that we think are important there’s just not enough money around to keep throwing cash at it,” he said.
“My job if I’m elected is to go in and fi ght for those things that I think are really impor-tant when the money becomes available.”
Nationals’ candidate Robbie Sutton said further investment in the Trails Network for Albany following our his party’s announce-ment of $3.3mil for the Albany Heritage Trails Network was welcome.
“This will ensure Albany is at the forefront of trails development and tourism and will drive future investment and prosperity in the region.”
Greens candidates Diane Evers and David Rastrick were more sceptical.
Ms Evers, who is standing for an upper house seat, said these were “just promises”.
“Before the work can start Liberals would have to form government, very likely sell Western Power to fund the promise, and then agree to spend the money on the promise,” she said.
More on page 2
Libs favour MTBs over motorplex
SURVIVING prisoner-of-war Harold Martin laid a wreath at the Albany Cenotaph yesterday in memory of
his friends who died constructing the infamous Burma to Thailand Railway in World War II. His friend Iris Thomas said Mr Martin was
one of the few survivors and travelled to “Hellfi re Pass” every year to commemo-rate Anzac Day.“He fought as a soldier and was captured
by the Japanese in the Fall of Singapore in 1942 and sent to build the Burma Thai Railway,” she said. “He spent two years in POW camps build-
ing the ‘Death Railway’ along with 60,000
other Allied soldiers, of which more than 12,000 died.”
Ms Thomas said he was later selected to be sent to Japan to work in the coal mines.
“He was placed onto a Japanese trans-port which was subsequently attacked by Allied submarines,” she said.
“He survived the torpedo attack and ended up in the South China Sea, clinging to a makeshift craft for four days before the USS Pampanito submarine found him, along with 72 other POW survivors.”
Every year on the anniversary of the Fall of Singapore Mr Martin lays a wreath in memory of those who did not survive.
Singapore survivor
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PREMIER Colin Bar-nett said anglers in small boats could benefi t from safer and more successful fi shing from an artifi cial fi shing reef two or three kilometres from the Al-bany coast.
He told The Weekender a re-elected government would spend $1million on the reef on the sea fl oor west of Breaksea or Michealmas Islands.
“These structures have been built in Dunsbor-ough, Bunbury, Mandu-rah, Rottnest and so the next three are Albany, Karratha and Carnarvon,” he said.
“And the evidence has been really good that they are not only good for fi sh-ing but they also replenish fi sh stocks.”
He made it clear that this was not to be a surf-ing reef.
“The fishing reefs are special designs, sort of concrete hollow for trapezoid-type structures spread out over an area about twice the size of the MCG which creates a big fl at area,” he said.
“It also redirects the wa-ter so an upward flow which apparently brings nutrients in ... so it af-
Liberals candidate for Albany Greg Stocks, Premier Colin Barnett, RecFishWest representative Andrew Jarvis and Albany Rods and Tackle owner Jim Allen at Emu Point.
Fishing reef on agendafects the fl ow of water and therefore the fi sh tend to congregate around.
“And of course, seaweed and growth builds up and so they feed and congre-gate and so it helps breed-ing and gives some safe fi shing close in.”
Mr Barnettsaid the devel-opment would help attract tourists.
“I think we just picked locations where fishing is popular,” he said. “So we’re wanting to encour-age recreational fishing but also make sure that we don’t see the depletion of species.”
He said his government introduced recreational fi shing licences seven or eight years ago to prevent over-fi shing.
“I’ve got to say recrea-tional fi shermen have been incredibly responsible,” he said.
“Gone are the days of fi lling up the freezer with fish – people catch and relea se and just take home what they need for a meal.
“You should always be able to go out and catch a fi sh.”
He said he was not overly concerned about an ar-tifi cial structure altering ocean currents and caus-ing erosion.
“This thing sits on the
bottom of the ocean. It’s not a major earthworks and it’s not right on the coast. It’s off the islands and off the beach,” he said.
“But certainly looking at currents would be one part of it because you’d want an ideal environment for fi sh to multiply.
“I wouldn’t see that as having that scale of effect here – it would be looked at carefully.”
He said the City of Alba-ny and recreational fi shing clubs would be consulted when choosing the best location.
See more in Fishing on page 56.
Artifi cial reef components being deployed at Geographe Bay.
Regional roads are state’s worstGREAT Southern roads feature prominently in the RAC’s annual Risky Roads survey.
Albany Highway between Al-bany and Bannister has the dubi-ous honour of being the state’s riskiest regional road and is also number two in the statewide top 10 Risky Roads.
The RAC says this is because it lacks overtaking opportunities; has rough, slippery or loose sur-faces; tight curves or blind crests; and narrow road lanes or bridges.
South Coast Highway between Cheynes and Jerdacuttup is number 7 on the top 10 regional Risky Roads and number 10 in the statewide top Risky Roads.
The survey says it has rough,
slippery or loose surfaces; crum-bling road edges; and lacks over-taking opportunities.
Number nine on the regional Risky Roads is South Western Highway between Walpole and Manjimup.
This stretch of road has crum-bling road edges; narrow road, lanes or bridges; lacks overtak-ing opportunities; and poor road marking or no edge lines.
Denmark – Mount Barker Road is number 10 on the regional Risky Roads list.
Assessors said it had crumbling road edges; narrow road, lanes or bridges; and tight curves or blind crests.
Two Albany Highway intersec-tions within Albany shared the number 2 spot in the top 10 risky intersections list.
The cluster included the Albany Highway/South Coast Highway crossing; and the big roundabout nearby at the junction of Albany Highway, Chester Pass Road, Hanrahan Road and North Road.
These were criticised for having confusing road or intersection layout, inadequate crossing or turning opportunities and “inad-equate traffi c light system”.
They also rated number six in State Wide Top 10 Risky Inter-sections.
The RAC released the results yesterday after asking the com-
munity to identify the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
RAC General Manager Corpo-rate Affairs, Will Golsby, said the survey across regional and metropolitan WA received more than 6,000 nominations.
“There is over 187,000 kilome-tres of road in Western Australia and no one knows it better than the people who drive, ride, cycle or walk on it every day,” Mr Golsby said.
“The latest Risky Roads results have highlighted the urgent need for all major parties to commit to addressing the community’s concerns by increasing road funding ahead of the March 11 State Election.”
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From page 1“It would be interesting to see how
these projects were singled out over others – and, would it really take half a million dollars to upgrade the walk to Bald Head?
“For a state that is moving toward $40 billion in debt, I’d like to think there might be a less expensive plan.”
Greens Albany candidate David Ras-trick said The Greens intended to imple-ment the “Greens Bike Vision 2029”.
He said this would provide new edu-cation programs and infrastructure that safely connected people to public trans-port, shopping centres and employment hubs by bike.
It would fund cycling infrastructure and programs at three per cent of the State Transport Budget.
“I aim to meet with the Albany Bicycle User Group soon to see how we can localise this,” Mr Rastrick said.
City of Albany CEO Andrew Sharpe said: “the City of Albany welcomes the Premier’s pledge of $3 million to
develop walk and mountain bike trails in the Great Southern if the Liberal Party is returned.”
“World-class trails will bring signifi -cant recreation, tourism and economic benefi ts to The Amazing South Coast and the Premier’s commitment to up-grade the Bald Head Walk would further enhance walking tourism in the region.
“His promise to build Mountain Bike Trails in the Porongurups would com-plement the trails network concept the City is working on in Albany Heritage Park and enhance the region’s ability to leverage increased mountain-biking tourism.”
He said mountain biking was one of the world’s fastest growing recreational, sport and tourism activities.
“WA is following this global trend, and the Albany region has been identifi ed as one of the places that presents a unique opportunity to become a world-famous mountain-biking destination.”
Peter Watson MLA has been contacted for comment.
Libs favour MTBs
Hordern MonumentTHE Hordern Monument is one of Albany’s most recognisable features and is located at the junc-tion of York Street and Albany Highway. It was originally erected further down the main
street, at the junction of Middleton Road, and there was an outcry of alarm when the council decided to move it a few yards to improve the traffi c fl ow at the intersection.The world didn’t stop spinning, and everyone
soon got used to its current position. The Hordern Monument was named after An-
thony Hordern, an entrepreneur who fl oated the WA Land Company in London. The company built the Great Southern Railway
in return for grants of land, including huge areas for rural development and sale. The monument was unveiled on July 2, 1890 in
an impressive ceremony by Administrator of the Government Malcolm Fraser.The obelisk was then unveiled and the band
played the National Anthem. Hordern died at sea on passage from the UK to
Albany in 1886 on the mail ship Carthage before the scheme came into fruition. The railway, which opened in 1889, was a suc-
cess but only 250 blocks were sold. The remain-ing land and the line were sold to the government in 1896.
– Anne SimpsonRef: Albany Who & What, by Les Johnson.
NOTE: This story was published in last week’s Weekender with incorrect dates and information.
By ANTHONY PROBERT
DAMAGE from the worst fl oods in living memory is still being assessed as some shires in the Great Southern count the cost of receiving nearly 300mm of rain in two days over the weekend.
The Shire of Raven-sthorpe had been one of the hardest hit and had only just regained road access from Albany and Esperance on Tuesday night.
Shire CEO Ian Fitzger-ald said south eastern parts of the shire were still inaccessible and nearly 40 campers remained stranded at Mason Bay, east of Hopetoun.
The campers were in good spirits and were being re-supplied with food and water while they waited for fl ood waters to recede.
He said the shire was working together with volunteers and locals to
The weekend fl oods were“worst in living memory”
get the necessities back on line. The Raventhorpe IGA had received its fi rst supply on Tuesday since the rain event.
Mr Fitzgerald and Shire president Keith Dunlop had earlier welcomed the disaster declaration, but critisised Premier Colin Barnett for by-passing their shire on return to Perth from Albany on Monday.
“The community is very disappointed Pre-mier Barnett, who was in Albany on Sunday and Monday, could not make the time to come and see fi rst-hand the devastation we have suffered,” Mr Dunlop said.
Shire of Gnowangerup CEO Shelley Pike said the fl oods were the worst in living memory.
With many parts of the shire still inaccessible, Ms Pike said they were unable to get a complete picture of the damage, but estimated to be in the vicinity of $5 million.
Borden Golf Club had been completely washed out and there were reports the CBH terminal had been completely inun-dated.
Ms Pike said the com-munity was holding up well despite the trying circumstances.
“There’s great commu-
nity spirit. Everyone is working together.” she said.
Ms Pike also expressed frustration at conditions on the Western Australia Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrange-ments (WANDRRA) that meant shires could not undertake any work and had to use contractors.
“You can imagine that with the extent of the damage, there just aren’t enough contractors to go around,” she said.
Mr Fitzgerald said the fl oods were devastating for farmers who would have been thinking about seeding.
“It’s going to be a major nightmare for our farm-ers,” he said.
“There’s hundreds of kilometres of fencing down. Getting around on their own farms is going to be diffi cult.
“Rebuilding is going to be a long, slow pro-cess. They’re suffering. They’re doing it tough.”
Albany largely escaped any damage and received 20.6mm on Friday, tak-ing the monthly total to 42.4mm, well above the long-term average of 22.6mm.
The fl oods claimed the lives of a 68-year-old man and a 74-year-old man.
A FORTY four year-old Centennial Park man has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Albany Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of wilfully lighting a fi re likely to injure or damage. John Barry Forsey was arrested and charged
on Monday following an investigation into a number of bushfi res along Albany Highway between Dwellingup and Kojonup on Wednes-day, February 8. The fi res were spotted between 12.30pm and
4.15pm, with the fi rst fi re near Dwellingup, and the last fi re near Kojonup.Several police vehicles from the Great South-
ern district were deployed and a vehicle of interest was identifi ed. Following further investigation the driver of
the vehicle was subsequently arrested and refused bail.Mr Forsey is due to reappear in the Albany
Magistrates Court on February 21.
Arson charge
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WA PREMIER Colin Barnett dangled a $20 million carrot in front of the Albany electorate on Monday with a pledge to upgrade the region’s two major public high schools.
Mr Barnett said there were only two conditions: the Liberal Party needed to be re-elected and they had to get the sale of 51 per cent of Western Power across the line.
If successful, both Al-bany Senior High School and North Albany Senior High School would re-ceive $10 million each.
The funding is part of the Liberal Party’s $560 million program to bring 70 of the State’s ageing schools up to scratch.
The $20m promise is
the single biggest pledge for Albany so far in the election campaign.
Mr Barnett said the proposed sale of half of Western Power provided a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide funding for the work.
“Out of the sale of half of Western Power, all of those 70 schools includ-ing these two (ASHS and NASHS) comes forward,” he said.
“Unless something is sold, it would take 20 years to refurbish those 70 schools.
“This way, we probably would have it done in four years.”
The last major upgrade to ASHS and NASHS took place when Mr Bar-
nett was the education minister in the Court Government during the late 1990s.
Liberal candidate Greg Stocks said it was an im-portant announcement for Albany and one of the is-sues affecting Albany that he had followed closely.
“I have no doubt both schools are at breaking point,” he said.
“These are desperately needed facilities.
“It future-proofs us. The schools will welcome it and so should the com-munity.”
ASHS’ acting chairman and architect, Michael Roberts has been closely involved in the initial planning to utilise the funding.
LABOR party members and sup-porters gathered on Sunday to help Peter Watson MLA offi cially launch his election campaign.
Former minister and Federal MP Alannah MacTiernan pro-vided the venue at her Albany house and used the opportunity to attack the “short sighted” Barnett Government.
“Barnett doesn’t have a ‘plan B’ for Western Australia,” she said.
“While mining is the (eco-nomic) backbone we all know the mining boom is over and he doesn’t.
“And to pay for it all he wants to sell Western Power.”
She said there was no advantage
to customers in selling a govern-ment monopoly.
“The big advantage in privatisa-tion is competition, companies competing to provide better ser-vices and better prices,” she said.
“If a monopoly is sold it will only benefi t a few shareholders.”
She also spoke about reviving plans to make Albany a renew-able energy hub which she said would create “hundreds of jobs”.
She said it was important to achieve this by helping Peter Watson retain his seat and Labor to form a government.
About 50 people were present and stayed for a light lunch.
Labor launches campaignLabor’s Peter Watson was well supported at his campaign launch last Sunday.
Alannah MacTiernan and Peter Watson MLA addressed Labor supporters.
He said the priority would be to upgrade the youth centre into a pur-pose-built performing arts space.
Plans for new teaching blocks including marine science were also afoot.
Denmark Senior High School and Mount Bark-er Community College in the seat of Warren-Blackwood were also ear-marked for funds under the program.
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GRADUATING from the home offi ce to a dedicated work premises can be a daunting move for small business owners.
Sharing costs in a shared space is often the only solution to stepping up and growing a business.
Graphic designers Tim Waters and Alex Gott-Cumbers along with pho-tographer Will Marwick have been through the process recently.
They have leased a hum-ble industrial unit and have created a productive workplace where they can hopefully take their individual businesses to the next level.
After working success-fully in collaborative workspaces in Perth and Melbourne previously, Mr Waters began look-ing for a similar space in Albany, as he outgrew his home offi ce, but drew a blank.
He welcomed the an-nouncement of plans for a $340,000 innovation hub for Albany despite setting up his own shared space ahead of the game.
“Every time I’ve worked in a shared space it’s been great,” he said.
“You can work collabo-ratively on projects and bounce ideas off each other.”
Alannah MacTiernan, Alex Gott-Cumbers, Tim Waters, AlbPeter Watson and Creative Albany’s Jon Doust talk collaboration and innovation.
Senior Labor figure Alannah MacTiernen and Albany MLA Peter Watson visited their work space this week to make the announcement.
Ms MacTiernan said it was part of Labor’s plan to diversify the economy and create jobs of the 21st Century.
The project would ride on the back of the de-livery of the National Broadband Network to Albany, as it is ideally suited to creative service providers relying on digi-
Space for innovators
MOUNTAIN-BIKE riders, runners and walkers in Albany have been asked to vote for the Nationals after WA leader Brendon Grylls prom-ised $3.3million to construct and upgrade trails around Mt Adelaide and Mt Clarence.
Mr Grylls said he made the com-mitment after Albany candidate Robbie Sutton told him of the City’s plans to make Heritage Park a trails hub.
Mr Grylls said he was a keen run-ner and mountain bike rider.
“Each time I come down here I run through this beautiful part of Albany,” he said.
“When I saw the proposal en-dorsed by the council to upgrade the walking trails and the mountain-bike trails it looked like a very affordable proposal.”
He said it would enhance the “very strong natural advantage” of the
“beautiful outlook over the beauti-ful harbour”.
“Well done to the council for pri-oritising it,” Mr Grylls said.
“It’ll be used lots by locals who will love it.
“I’d also like to see more people decide to travel here because they know of the wonderful walking trails as well as the people who want to put their mountain bike in the cargo hold.”
Chasing the mountain-bikers
tal technology. “Albany is the perfect place to found new digital companies,” Ms MacTiernan said.
“It provides exceptional lifestyle that is attractive to creatives.
“However, government needs to contribute to the ecosphere to kick-start the process.”
Under the plan, Labor would auspice the funds to local collaborative or-ganisation Creative Alba-ny and it would be based on a similar concept run-ning in Geraldton.
The hub would also of-fer training and mentor-ship for existing busi-nesses.
“Albany has an excep-tional base in creative industries that needs to be supported,” he said. “We need to make it an attractive place for crea-tive people to relocate,” Albany MLA Peter Wat-son said.
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A spokesperson said the 24kW system would be installed this month by Trojan Clean Energy and consisted of 88 panels.
“It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 51.3 tonnes annually, which is the same as removing 15 cars from the road each year,” he said.
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executive director Mat-thew Thomson said the installation aligned with the City’s strategic ob-jective to become “clean, green and sustainable”.
“The panels will have signifi cant environmen-tal benefi ts and will re-duce energy consumption costs,” Mr Thomson said.
“It is estimated that the system will cover 60 per cent of the depot’s current consumption, with a pay-back period of 2.4 years.”
CEO Andrew Sharpe
said the City fi tted solar systems to its Albany North Road Office and Albany Regional Day Care in 2015 and 2016.
He said the invest-ment had paid off with the North Road office demonstrating a 20 per cent reduction in energy consumption over eight months equalling a saving of about $15,000.
“The Albany Day Care Centre has also shown a reduction of about 60 per cent,” Mr Thomson said.
A DENMARK councillor has responded to suggestions that a pri-vate bridge to her property had been upgraded at taxpayers’ expense.
Cr Jan Lewis said the bridge was not private but part of a gazetted shire road and also provided valu-able access to surrounding bush for fi refi ghters.
“Firefighting vehicles are now able to get to our property and the parts of the national park and state forest bordering our property be-cause the bridge has been replaced,” she said.
Shire CEO Bill Parker said the bridge was in “very poor condition” causing a two-tonne load restriction to be applied so it had been made a shire priority under the state-wide bridge replacement program.
Cr Lewis agreed that the old bridge only led to national park, state forest and her farm.
“My husband is an electrician – with a two tonne weight limit, every time he drove over he was taking a risk,” she said.
“If you run a farm you need ac-cess to vehicles that are in excess of two tonne.”
She said regular fl ooding had rot-ted the timbers over the years and Main Roads had also raised the bridge height when they replaced the bridge.
Mr Parker said Main Roads ad-ministered the Financial Assistance Grants process by which local government bridge funding was provided on a prioritisation basis.
“These funds are not Main Roads funds – the Federal Assistance Grants Scheme funds two thirds of the cost of these bridge projects and the state government funds the remaining one third,” he said.
“The Shire of Denmark advised that they are not in a position to deliver the works and, as such, Main Roads has arranged to deliver the works on behalf of the Shire of Denmark.”
He said Main Roads developed the prioritised bridge works pro-gram for local government across WA and submitted them to the WA Local Government Grants Commission for endorsement and recommendation to the Common-wealth Minister.
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Community garden volunteer Lorna Thompson said some of the varieties dated back to 1,500.
“They were apples that were around when Henry VIII was still on the go and they say that the old varieties are much more nutrient dense,” she said.
“Twenty modern apples are needed for the same nutritional content of one heritage apple. Part of that is because modern apples are picked green and under-ripe so that they store for 12 months.”
She said modern apples bought now were what was called “birthday apples”.
“They’ve been in a cold store for 12 months,” she said.
Ms Thompson said people growing and eating their own tree-ripened apples had access to much more nutritious fruit and every house in Albany had enough space in the yard for an apple tree.
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By GEOFF VIVIANLABOR, the Nationals and the Greens have all announced new funds to promote the South Coast as a tour-ist destination if elected.
Shadow Treasurer Ben Wyatt said Labor would allocate $1million over four years for the City of Albany and shires of Plantagenet, Denmark and Jerramungup to further tourism strategies and promote the region.
Nationals’ WA leader Brendon Grylls promised to establish a $125million statewide destination marketing fund.
Robbie Sutton, Nationals WA can-didate for Albany said no specifi c amount was allocated to the South Coast but the region could end up getting “significantly more” than $1million.
He said funding would be via com-petitive grants.
“We are not going to say ‘here’s the money’,” he said.
“Do your business plan and your modelling and it will be assessed, probably through the Great Southern Development Council.”
Member for Albany Peter Watson said more effort was needed to pro-mote Albany nationally and overseas.
“Local governments have done a lot of hard work in coming up with a tourism strategy, but they need to be supported by the state government,” he said.
“This commitment will allow them to progress their strategy in the com-ing years.”
Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls made similar observations.
“How do we tell people in Perth, in the Eastern States, and across the world that Albany is one of the
world’s best destinations for an un-derstanding of the Anzac legend?” he said.
“Sitting on the plane up to Ku-nunurra the other week I saw Texas advertising in the AirNorth infl ight magazine to try and convince me to go to Texas to have a Texas barbecue.
“That’s destination marketing.”
Greens’ candidate for the South West Diane Evers said her party planned to allocate $80million for “events and destination marketing” to attract more visitors and generate sus-tainable economic activity statewide.
“It is not specifi cally targeted to locations; however, the South West would get a large share as we have so many precious places and many tourists,” she said.
Liberals’ candidate Greg Stocks was contacted for comment.
Community garden volunteer Lorna Thompson with a basket of goodies.
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The acoustic tin can tel-ephone was created in
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widely credited with the in-vention of the fi rst telephone, which was patented in 1876.The fi rst international news
service, Reuters, opened its doors in Australia in 1860, using the telegraph system to dispatch messages to London in Morse code, at exorbitant cost.
The develop-ment of acoustic telegraphy allowed multiple messages to be sent down one wire using different audio frequencies and resulted in the invention of the telephone.
In 1880 the first telephone exchanges opened in Aus-tralia, which had an enormous impact in the development of the young country that felt isolated by “the tyranny of distance.”
Described as the “new sci-entifi c wonder” the telephone was greeted with a great deal
of enthusiasm in Australia by both business and gen-eral community. The last fully manual telephone exchange in WA was closed in 1985.
This was the Teninde-wa exchange, about 80km east of Geraldton and established in 1962 with 11 customers. Until then many people in
the town had no phone ser-vice apart from access to a telephone connection at the local post offi ce.
At the time of its $200,000 automated conversion on April 13, 1985, Tenindewa had 24 customers. Around 200 people gathered to celebrate this end of an era.
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furtively pick up their phone and listen in to the conversation so it was wise to be wary!
Such close communications also meant that news of any emergency, fi res or other dramas were soon circulated.
These close-knit farming com-munities were noted for their big-heartedness in lending a hand, sharing news of ‘hatchings and dispatchings’ or alerting parents on the progress of the school bus which often broke down on its way home.
Operators of these small tel-ephone exchanges also had their special quirks and predictable habits.
Anyone trying to get a call through to the Kent River ex-change soon discovered that Mrs Nash fed her chooks at 5pm and went shopping on Thursdays and woe betide anyone buzzing the exchange at 6.30pm when she was watching Bellbird.
These manual switchboards
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started to disappear in the 1970s and 80s along with the bigger exchanges in country towns and all of a sudden we could pick up a phone and dial straight out by ourselves.
The cables were gradually up-dated so that conversations with overseas loved ones no longer echoed and sounded as if we were chatting inside a barrel.
Progress gradually took over, new electricity schemes deliv-ered power to remote farmers who gleefully threw out their 32 volt generators; the Kent River telephone exchange, along with
A brief history of the telephone
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“The party lines were huge fun, especially if you shared one with
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dozens of others were dismantled and decommissioned and truth be known we all missed Mrs Nash’s feisty tone and well-meaning inter-est in her subscribers.
Although our house was still very much a work in progress, we had a proper phone installed, along with an outside bell that sounded like a fi re alarm so we could run down from our sheds to answer it.
It wasn’t ideal, but it certainly beat the jam jars and string…
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I WONDER how many readers remember having their ‘trunk calls’ interrupted with the in-
termittent barking of an operator who sat at a remote switchboard, plugging and unplugging cords and monitoring a dozen calls or more at once?
How things have changed in the past 40-50 years or so.
I recently watched two young people having coffee together in a local café.
Not a word was spoken, as lattes were sipped and nimble fi ngers skimmed over the latest smart phones sending texts, checking Facebook and occasionally gasp-ing over the latest Tweets.
Photos of their cakes and coffees were snapped, along with a couple of selfi es and dispatched at speed via Facebook to their envious friends.
It’s what happens, it’s what life is all about. And it’s not all good.
It seems to me that modern technology has become so sophis-ticated and absorbing that families seem to live in separate bubbles and people just don’t communicate enough verbally.
Fortunately though, some of us ‘oldies and grumpies’ still leave our outdated mobiles in the kitchen
or don’t even hear them ringing plaintively in the depths of our ca-pacious handbags because we are too busy talking and still haven’t come to grips with Tweets.
All these changes to modern technology, along with sundry scary devices, remind me of my family’s early shed dwelling days in the late 1960s on a bush block near Denmark, miles away from the nearest telephone connection.
(We did, however, have a lot of fun with the kids, teaching them how to communicate with two jam tins and a long piece of taut string.
This centuries-old technique pre-cursor of the smart phone still holds a certain charm even though it can’t send texts or emails.)
Country telephone exchanges were dotted around in small rural communities, often in someone’s home or part of remote roadhouses that also provided stamps, beer,
two-day-old bread, a good gossip and tepid pies.
Our nearest manual telephone exchange at Kent River was about 5km away and was operated by a middle-aged couple, Mr and Mrs Nash.
The switchboard was adjacent to their humble kitchen and small abode, with healthy drafts gusting under the doors and in between the walls.
The little farm carried a few cows and chooks and there was always a surplus of fruit and vegies for visitors, in true farming fashion.
I would head down there a couple of times a week to make phone calls and learnt how to work the switches and various cords as well as a smattering of Morse code.
This was essential to make sure we correctly connected callers who were on the party line.
When Mrs Nash went shopping or took a short holiday I would sometimes take my position on an old stool and get plugged in, so to speak.
The party lines were huge fun, especially if you shared one with several others and could talk amongst yourselves without being charged 20 cents a call.
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Water shortage is a major factor limiting crop yield in most regions where dryland rain-fed farming occurs, such as the grainbelt.
Leading researcher, Professor Guijun Yan from UWA’s School of Agriculture and Environment and Institute of Agriculture is working to develop climate-ready crops that
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Water was withheld during the reproductive phase, meiosis, in 46 different wheat varieties, to examine what effect the induced drought on the viability of male and female reproductive parts of the plant. Grain number, a major yield
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It may be legal, but is it moral?I WOULD like to bring your readers’
attention to the WA Liberal Party’s deliberate gathering of voters’ details (data-mining) via nefarious means.
The ‘Trojan-horse’ being used is the misleading reply-paid envelope with the postal vote application forms distributed in the name of the local Liberal candidate Greg Stocks.
On Thursday I received a postal vote application form with a Greg Stocks’ fl yer in the mail box.
While the provision of an offi cial WA Electoral Commission postal vote ap-plication form appears civic-minded, the ‘kicker’ is the reply-paid envelope.
On checking the address on this in-nocuously labelled processing centre envelope it is miraculously the same as WA Liberal Party head offi ce in West Perth!
So when you complete the form and pop it in the reply-paid envelope it goes to the Liberal Party, who enter your details in its database, then pass the forms to the WA Electoral Commission. No doubt state parties share their databases with the federal organisation too.
This under-handed data-mining is ‘legal’ under the Electoral Act; however, is it moral? I would suggest that the majority of people, regardless of political leaning, would fi nd this practice abhorrent and not wish to participate. It seems political parties are slow learners. Didn’t a federal health minister just get dumped for
legal but questionable practices? I phoned Greg Stocks and he claimed to know nothing about this practice, despite the WA Liberal Party using it at the last election.
If you want a postal vote phone the WA Electoral Commission, unless you are happy to be part of a database without your knowledge.
– Andrew Storrie, Mt Melville
Premier criticismis unfoundedTHE Albany Advertiser’s criti-
cism of Premier Colin Barnett’s absence in Albany, only a day after the offi cial election campaign began, is unreasonable.
Colin Barnett and the Liberal-led state government have been huge sup-porters of this region.
The Liberal commitment to Albany, over two terms of government – 2000-2017 – is easily demonstrated through the $400 million invested in the region.
This includes, but is not limited to, the Albany Entertainment Centre (2010), Albany Marina (2011), Albany Health Campus (2013), the new hos-pice facility (2015) and the National Anzac Centre (2014), Centennial Sporting Precinct (2016/17), Albany’s new fi re station (2017), upgrade of fa-cilities in the Fitzgerald National Park (2014), $10 million upgrade to South Coast Highway (2016/17), Men’s Shed (2016) and The Gap (2016) are just a few examples of the massive support for Albany and surrounding regions. Additionally, unbelievable support was provided by the Depart-
ment of Premier and Cabinet to ensure a world-class event was delivered for the Anzac commemorative departure event (2014). To suggest the Lib-eral Party have forgotten about us is laughable.
– Greg Stocks, Liberal Candidate Albany
Getting lots, yet doing very littleIT appears we will all be doomed
if iron ore companies have to pay a bit more tax, that’s if we believe the continual ads the multinationals throw down our throats ad nauseam.
Since premier David Brand opened the fi rst iron ore export business in Port Hedland in the mid-1960, govern-ments of all persuasions have rubbed their hands together with glee on the peanut deal they agreed to.
In the interim our governments have received lots of money and have done very little, yet continue to give more support to the dirt diggers in the name of more jobs for all West Australians and bow to those who have usurped our resources and now threaten us by suggesting if we don’t treat them with reverence we are doomed.
The simple fact is since the inception of the iron ore industry those in control had one direction – make lots of profi t.
Our governments have continued to bang the drum in support of the iron ore industry in the name of jobs yet we’re treated with contempt when mil-lions are spent by iron ore companies getting rid of those jobs by computer-controlling machinery from the city,
an action that will eventually dispose of most labour. If we take into consid-eration the negatives iron ore mining has brought to us: over-priced hous-ing, marriage disruption, insecurity, disruption of towns, mental health issues, environmental destruction and much more.
Compare that with the positives – jobs and tax. If we’re lucky it may break even. Jobs may have been a plus in the past for some, yet the tax has been frittered away with no thought for the future. In 1966, 25 cents was about the price I paid for two beers in a pub. I now pay a little bit more as we all do; that applies to all things. It’s time the mining mob came to the party and it’s time politi-cians had a bipartisan agreement to make this happen.
– John Robertson, Albany
Casino for Albany?
NOW LandCorp is free to offer the hotel portion of the old Esplanade
site for sale, local candidates could fl ag the need for a change of govern-ment policy – by allowing a medium-sized casino to be built.
The premium sale price achieved would go direct to LandCorp for other worthwhile projects in WA.
Why should Perth with all its attrac-tions have the only casino? A high-class casino in the hotel development would be a big drawcard for Albany, attracting big spending tourist visi-tors as well as creating employment. Not exactly a big threat to the Crown. Which candidate for the March 11 election will get the ball rolling?
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Ms Blair continues to make good progress into the Southern Ocean on board her yacht Climate Action and is now east of New Zealand heading towards the Cape of Good Hope.
But she is fi nding a mix of conditions, going from fog on February 12 to a storm on February 14.
On February 11 Ms Blair crossed the International Date Line and as of Febru-ary 12, was one day 48 min and 38 seconds ahead of Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov’s time when he was racing in the Ant-arctica Cup Ocean Race.
Ms Blair was relaxed when she wrote in her blog on February 11 at www.lisablairsailsthe world.com:
“The winds last night maintained their 20 knots from the N giving me some pleasant sailing con-ditions. I had two reefs in the main sail and the No2 jib furled just a bit. Still suffering from my nasty headache, I was trying to get an early night unfortu-nately my mind had other ideas. I was too excited to sleep as I knew I was nearing the International
Rough ride after calm
Lisa Blair relaxing after crossing the International Date Line. (www.lisablairsailstheworld.com)
Date Line. A rather large milestone of my trip.
“I watched the sun crest over the horizon minutes before I travelled across the imagery line that is the International Date Line. The International Date Line is where the lines of Longitude reach their peak at 180 degrees and transit from east to west. It is situ-ation on the opposite side of the world from the Me-ridian Line where UTC is founded. For me it means that I lose an entire day.”
Offi cially she crossed the date line at 16.25:39 UTC or local time of 5:25:39.
On February 12, head-ing 298 degrees at 5.3 knots: “A very long but good day. In the early hours of this morning the winds decided that they (sic) were going to go on a holiday. With fi ve knots of wind the boat was creep-ing along. I could barely see 50 metres from the
boat as a heavy fog had settled. Never to waste a good opportunity I thought that I would use this wind-less day to get a bunch of the jobs done on the boat.”
On February 13: “Yes-terday saw me sailing in light winds and heavy fog and today has seen me sail-ing in 40 knots of wind and sheeting rain. This morn-ing I woke to 15 knots of wind from the north east and the boat was trucking along nicely. I was very lucky in the conditions that night and got prob-ably the best sleep of the trip. I awoke feeling very rested. By the time 3pm came around the winds had started to build and I was starting to get gusts of 30 knots.
“... as I fi nished reefi ng I was getting hit with 45 knots of wind and rain that was sheeting sideways.”
On February 14: “I was expecting a storm last
night, I can honestly say that the weather gods did not disappoint.
“Turns out I should have shut that water tight hatch because the next minute I could feel the boat be-ing lifted by a big wave. There was this moment of weightlessness as we reached the peak, I braced every muscle taught, grip-ping the bench top.
“Then the feeling of your stomach dropping as we were thrown down the face of the wave coming to an abrupt holt in the trough at the bottom, milliseconds later the wave overtook us breaking against the hull and fi lling the cockpit with mountains of water.
“The boat tipped a bit more and as I watched the water filled the cockpit, swirled and came barrel-ling into the cabin through my nice 15cm gap that I was so kind to leave open for it. I blinked and when I opened my eyes every-thing that was on the port side of the boat was now on the starboard side, I cringed hearing the laptop strike the opposite wall.
“And in the next second the wave was past, Climate Action Now righted herself and we carried on like nothing had happened. My mast was just in the water seconds ago.”
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hospital when they felt things were getting on top of them, rather than being sent in by others. He was also one of the fi rst to introduce group therapy.They are two different things but
they are both based on listening to the patient. And I think his thinking was
remarkable.What happened with his dis-
covery of lithium was he noticed something that didn’t fi t with what he believed, so he changed his mind. He did that a lot. His sons re-
member how one day, driving through the bush, he told them to keep their eyes open because there were elephants close by. They laughed in scorn for the
next few miles and then they drove around the corner and saw the circus, with the elephants.A couple of miles back John
Cade had seen a huge pile of dung, too large for it to be from any other animal and changed his mind about his chances of seeing an elephant that day. That’s how medicine is meant
to work.– Doc Brendan
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I DON’T know whether you’re meant to have a favourite psy-chiatrist, but I do and it’s John
Cade. There’s a lot of reasons why. Partly it’s because of what he
did. John Cade grew up around peo-
ple with mental illness. His father was a medical su-
perintendent at one of the larger psychiatric hospitals in Victoria.The hospital was large, it had
its own piggery, orchards, tennis courts and theatre, but there was no real treatment for bipolar dis-order: what we used to call manic depression.When the disease became
unmanageable, people were hospitalised for life. Cade would have seen how dif-
fi cult things were for them. When he came back from WWII
(he was a prisoner of war in Changi Prison, Singapore), he was determined to do what he could to help. His idea was that the body and
brain were more closely con-nected than people thought.Too much or too little of some
chemical in the blood of some-
Historyof Health
dan
Calming cadence of a drug called lithium
one suffering from mental illness could at least partly cause their symptoms. Cade decided to start by testing
the urine of patients for chemical imbalances. The fi rst his wife knew of this was
when he drove to the city to buy vast numbers of screw top jars.They stacked up in the house,
and then the garage.He stored the samples of urine
in them.She tried to explain to him that
they couldn’t afford thousands of jars, but he explained they could use them “for pickles”. In the meantime he stored them
in the kitchen fridge. He extracted the chemicals from
the urine and tested tiny amounts of them on guinea pigs.One day he added lithium: it
was actually so he could extract another chemical. It made them seem relaxed and happy.He didn’t know if it was safe, so
he tried it on himself.Lithium calmed people who
hadn’t had peace for decades.What he did would be wonderful
enough, but for me the amazing things are how kind he was and how he thought.His kindness towards his pa-
tients was remarkable in an age where that wasn’t often the case. His hospital was one of the fi rst
to allow voluntary admissions – so that people could come into
DR BRENDAN Carson is a registered medical practitioner (BSc BM BS, FRACGP) who works as a hospitalist/senior medical practitioner at the Albany Health Campus. This column is provided for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as specifi c medical advice. You should consult your own doctor for any concerns about your health.
RESIDENTIAL solar us-ers could claim a 50 per cent tax rebate of up to $5,000 to install battery storage. This would be under a Greens’ plan that could see 120,000 WA house-holds powered by their own energy supply within fi ve years.
In a WA fi rst, income earners on $80,000 could also claim $5,000 per household declining to $1,000 by 2021 under a grants scheme that would kick-start the battery stor-age industry and drive
down the cost of units and power bills.
A s p a r t o f t h e Greens’ Energy 2030 plan towards 100 per cent re-newable energy by 2030, Greens candidate Tim Clifford said the Greens’ were the only party to develop a plan to create jobs and innovation in the renewable energy sector.
“Battery storage will revolutionise our energy system, giving power back to people, to reduce their energy bills and to tackle global warming,” he said.
“At the moment, the cost of battery units are out of reach for a lot of people who are already strug-gling to pay their power bills. WA is one of the ripest places in the world for battery storage uptake due to our high electricity prices, relatively cheap PV and high solar radiation.
“The Greens’ scheme would provide a $5,000 upfront grant to install solar for families earning less than $80,000, as well as a tax break.
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Mr Clifford said similar to the trend of solar pan-els, demand would drive down the price of battery storage but it needed a scheme to drive sales.
“The uptake of battery storage is a real game changer and already in WA we’ve seen homes and businesses install solar panels with great success.”
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THE townsfolk had waited three weeks for the erection of the red granite monument in memory of Anthony Horden “Tertius”,
promoter of the railway between Albany and Geraldton, later changed to Perth.
The monument was brought to Albany by ship and unloaded on a rail carriage at the Deep Water Jetty. Being far too heavy for any wagon in Al-bany, a wagon was borrowed from Dunn Bros at Porongurup to carry it to the top of York Street.
“But why build it out of town?” the townsfolk cried.
“Why not in the terrace, in the centre of our town?”
A notice in the Albany Advertiser stated:“The unveiling of the Hordern Monument will
take place Wednesday afternoon, July 2 by his Excellency Sir Malcolm Fraser. The public are requested to assemble outside the Court House in Stirling Terrace, 3pm, before marching to the site.”
The morning of July 2, 1890 was a typical win-ter’s day in Albany. Rain squalls were carried on a blustery cold southwest wind off the harbour.
His excellency the Administrator, Sir Malcolm Fraser, accompanied by three members of the Legislative Assembly and aide, the Hon CT Mason, had arrived by special train the evening before.
Schoolchildren were led by their headmaster Mr Palmer, more than six-foot-tall with stovepipe hat. He was a ticket-of-leave convict, a highly respected citizen and much-loved teacher.
My grandparents attended the unveiling and my mother, at the age of three years, remem-bered that day. The sun came out just prior to the unveiling, but the cold wind blew up York Street making the occasion miserable for those kept standing while the politicians had their say.
The monument stood central to the intersection of the four roads and was moved to the side for better traffi c control.
– Dennis Greeve
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DENMARK Magpies should be playing home games on a mud-free oval next year, with some remedial work already done.Shire CEO Bill Parker said main-
tenance staff had used a sand slitting system as a temporary measure before this year’s football season. “A machine cuts into the grass
and the organic layer and allows the water to penetrate into the sand,” he said.Mr Parker said a government
grant for McLean Park would not be available until next financial year so the shire aimed to do more extensive drainage and resurfac-ing before next year’s football season.He said the Shire of Denmark
applied for the grant to improve the playing surface as the oval had
THE Shire of Den-mark’s new finance and administration di-rector Cary Green has commenced duties.CEO Bill Parker said
Mr Green had pre-viously been direc-tor of corporate and community Services at Augusta Margaret River Shire and re-gional manager at the Department of Sport and Recreation.“Cary’s strong inter-
est in sport and rec-reation will serve him well in the position,” Mr Parker said.“His strong interper-
sonal skills and keen interest in voluntary and community activi-ties will be an asset to both the organisation and the community, as will his breadth of ex-perience and profes-sional qualifi cations.”Mr Parker also ac-
knowledged thefFi-nance and administra-tion team efforts dur-ing the interim period.“The fi nance and ad-
ministration team have worked diligently.”
A LOCAL housing coop-erative is using a can-nabis product to protect themselves from bush-fi res.Deco Living represent-
ative Donald Clarke said the Denmark group was using a fire-retardant substance called hemp-crete as the main mate-rial to build its group of dwellings in the town.He said the WA Greens
Party’s policy initiative Bushfi res and Extreme Weather had prompted the group to speak out.“Deco Living is a not-
for-profit development company cu r ren t l y building a community of 12 homes in high fi re-risk Denmark WA,” he said. “As the Greens point out, bushfi re risk is part of the Australian landscape and climate change science tells us that we are likely to experience more ex-treme fire seasons in the future.”He said the Greens,
who had several mem-bers who were also Deco Living members, aimed to increase awareness of the risks of living in bushfi re prone areas.
“Among the Greens’ (WA) aims is the intent to help people to fi re-proof their homes to AS3959-2009 standards in high-risk areas and put the onus of bushfi re requirements back on property developers,” he said
“As property develop-ers, Deco Living have readily accepted their fire-risk responsibility by building their $4.6 million project in hemp-crete, to a far greater standard.” Mr Clarke said hempcrete was a
bio-aggregate based compos i te mater ia l which consists of hemp shiv (hurd), lime binder and water. “Hempcrete has sev-
eral distinct advantages including low thermal conductivity, effective moisture buffering and high-sound absorption while having a high carbon sequestration index” and actually ab-sorbing CO2 over time,” he said. “Hempcrete creates
a monolithic material which is inherently air-
Plans for mud-free McLean Park
Hemp used to build houses
Simon Neville mixing hempcrete.
Shire’s new directortight and when used with
timber frame forms a solid mass that is almost impossible to catch fi re.”
He said this would be the first large use of Hempcrete in WA.
“It is possible due to a large effort to get de-velopment approval, BCA compliance, supply chain, interstate and overseas training and skilling of local labour – none of which was with government assis-tance,” he said.
“The community group behind the development company will soon be able to sleep safe know-ing that for fi re risk they are living in a commu-nity among the safest of any in WA.”
“It is this sort of building technology that needs to be encouraged and pro-moted by state and local government in meeting the admirable Greens (WA) vision of fi re-risk mitigation.”
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deteriorated due to ageing subsoil and increased usage on the slop-ing clay site. It engaged Wood and Grieve
engineers to assess the oval and recommended that the existing profi le be removed and replaced, with additional subsurface drains installed on closer spacing.Sport and recreation minister Mia
Davies said Denmark Shire would be given $117,667 from the Com-munity Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF), which is about a third of the estimated reconstruction cost.The shire would need to pick up
the remaining $235,334 tab.The CSRFF program offers fi -
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recreation. “The acceptance of the CSRFF Annual Grant will allow the shire to resolve the drainage issues that sporting groups and users have experienced in recent times,” Mr Parker said.
“McLean Park Oval is an impor-tant community recreational asset that is used by a number of local sporting organisations.
Mr Parker said the work must be completed next fi nancial year.
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LOCALS have ques-tioned whether spending more than the budgeted amount on a second Den-mark River traffi c bridge would prevent the Shire of Denmark from starting other important projects.
Shire CEO Bill Park-er said he did not have enough information to an-swer the questions asked at last month’s special council meeting.
“We don’t have a 10-year financial plan. We don’t know what the op-portunity cost will be,” he said.
Mr Parker urged the community to contrib-ute to a major review of the strategic community plan between now and September 2017.
During this time the shire will ask the com-munity to outline the long term vision, values, as-pirations and priorities which will form the basis of its strategic community plan (SCP).
“Council will be able to make better decisions, more informed deci-sions,” Mr Parker said.
“It will be transforma-tional in the way we do business.”
He said a SCP would drive the development of local plans, resourcing strategies, service levels and other strategic docu-ments the shire needed to deliver on the overall community vision.
“The SCP is council’s principal planning docu-
ment that drives what we do as an organisation,” he said.
“We want to hear from the community on what they see as the future di-rection for Denmark and provide us with sugges-tions and advice on how we can work together to achieve this.”
He said the review pro-cess would provide the best opportunity for those passionate about specifi c issues.
“It is also a time for those members of the community who may be less vocal to think about the future direction of the shire and have their voice heard,” he said.
“Ultimately the SCP will provide council with
a very clear platform on community priorities over the next 10 years.”
The review process is open to all who wish to participate and will involve a number of sur-veys, competitions, work-shops, focus groups and submission periods in the coming months.
To stay up-to-date with the review and to ac-cess a copy of the project plan and community en-gagement schedule, visit www.denmark.wa.gov.au/our-council/strategic-community-plan.aspx.
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CEO admits no long-term plan
Wilson Inlet included in sea-fl oor surveyTHE Wilson Inlet is included in a study of more than 5,500sqm of WA’s coastline.The research has provided a rare look at the sea-fl oor that will help plan for its future care and protection.
Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) chair Eric
Lumsden said advanced light detection and ranging technol-ogy was used in the bathymetric survey.“The maps show incred-ible three-dimensional features of our underwater coastal terrain,” Mr Lumsden said. “The data provides invaluable baseline information. It will be used to
better understand and manage the impacts of sea-level rise, storm surge and inundation on the coast and allow better protection of coastal assets, infrastructure, pub-lic safety and the environment.”
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THIS home not only offers country-esque living so close to town but also represents tremendous
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portunity to just move in – rest assured that all the hard work has already been done.There is little, if anything left to do to
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for all those visitors when hosting the ultimate house-warming party. Set on a generous 1,069sqm block,
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tainer’s patio resides at the rear of the home and when the weather cools down, you can move the party into the enormous games room detached from the main home.Perhaps you have teenagers look-
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Attached to the games room is a large workshop/garage that will inspire anyone who enjoys tinkering around in a workshop environment.
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Diploma is a gateway tofurther graduate studies
AN internat ional team of researchers has developed a new way of visualising the distribution of cholesterol in cells and tissues.
Their studies, which provide unique in-sights into the move-ment of cholesterol into and out of cells, could eventually lead to new therapies for cardiovascular dis-ease.
Researchers at UWA and the University of California, Los Ange-les (UCLA) collabo-rated in using a new high-resolution imag-ing tool (called a Na-noSIMS) to visualise and measure a pool of cholesterol (acces-sible cholesterol) on the surface of cells.
Cholesterol is an es-sential fat molecule and is critical for main-taining the plasma membrane in every cell in the body.
Cholesterol is also present in the blood stream. Elevated lev-els of it in the blood are a major risk factor for coronary artery disease.
This pool of choles-terol is thought to play a role in regulating production of choles-terol by cells and it likely plays an impor-tant role in the ability of cells to unload sur-plus cholesterol.
Using the high-res-olution imaging tool, the research team showed that this pool of cholesterol is not evenly d ist r ibuted on the plasma mem-brane, but instead is highly enriched on projections (microvilli) on the surface of the cells.
Previously, scientists had speculated that microvilli play a role in moving cholesterol into and out of cells.
The discovery that this pool of cholesterol is highly enriched in microvilli supports that idea.
Dr Haibo Jiang from the UWA Centre for Microscopy, Charac-terisation and Analy-sis, said the study provides unique in-sights into cholesterol distribution and will make it possible for future studies into how
cells dispose of ex-cess cholesterol.
“We would like to gain a better under-standing of the mech-anisms of cholesterol movement in cel ls and tissues,” Dr Ji-ang said.
“We believe this new method could yield new strategies for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood or at least new strate-gies for optimising the effects of existing cholesterol-lowering drugs.”
Study collaborator, Dr Stephen Young from UCLA, said the international collabo-ration has a wonderful future.
“The team has al-ready defi ned unique mechanisms for cho-lesterol movement in special ised cel l types,” he said.
“The plan now is to use the imaging tool, along with novel bio-chemical approaches, to investigate choles-terol distribution and cholesterol movement in multiple cell types.”
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Graham WalkerPRINCIPAL
0418 422 266
Rita McLean9841 0207
0427 423 200
Rick Jackson9841 0208
0429 436 598
John Hetherington9841 0214
0429 311 140
Jackie Cowley9841 0213
0408 427 554
Joe Trichilo9841 0227
0409 370 676
Craig Nathan9841 0224
0407 774 594
Amber Nathan 9841 0231
0427 262 375
Kerrillea Ryde9841 0237
0419 027 336
Ray White Albany | 226 York Street Albany | T 9841 2255 | W raywhitealbany.com.au
Only mins walk to the harbour’s edge & yacht club, this 2005m2 block not only gives you a long way to the back boundary, but also an area for swimming, shing, crabbing, boating & more. Kids can walk approx 100m to school. Life can be enjoyable, ful lling & simple all in one! (ZLG183)
Sale $325,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
• 991m2 block, 25 metre frontage• Gentle slope with elevation• Close to Mt Barker town centre• Short drive to local schools• Adventure in the Porongurups & Stirlings (ZOD348)Sale $79,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
More charm, personality & appeal than homes twice its size. 3 bed, renovated kitchen & bathroom, on big 1069m2 block with privacy screen enclosed pa o, huge external games room & dbl plus gge. In well established & loved area of Gledhow, it’s a home not to be missed.(G284)
Sale $315,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Priced just right & ready for the extended family with 4 good-sized rooms & plenty of space outside for the kids to run on 1181m2 block. Great location with good potential to expand on this lovely home. (BH718)Sale $335,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
Quiet location in Lower King, park situated directly behind, fantastic spot for the kids to play. Good-sized home with back patio and single shed to the rear of the property. Great starter or investment at this price. (LK487)Sale $315,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
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Great location, large block
Absolute ripper
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The owners of this centrally located 3 bed, 2 bath villa are keen to sell! Situated in a quiet complex, this home has r/c air con, neutral décor, open-plan living, patio, dbl remote garaging & off-street visitors’ parking. Easy walk to beach or CBD. Don’t hesitate – act now! (MM710)
Sale $420,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
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• Outstanding natural karri forrest • Views to Southern Ocean • Situated between Albany &
Denmark • Power available • Wilderness at its best!
(ZZC115)
Ultimate hideaway
Sale $495,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
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Brick & tile, 2 storey home with 6 bed, 3 bath, lounge, kitchen/dining, games room, 4 car gge, 3 car carport, gas heating & electric storage HWS. Huge 1415m2 block. (MTM410)
Sale $770,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Room for Brady bunch
Amazing potential! 853m2 L shaped block, zoned R30 with a small cottage to do up, blow up, or live in – it doesn’t matter as it’s all about the block & the location. This will make any developer’s eyes start watering at the prospect. (ALB201)
Sale $479,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Overlooking marina
This 2163m2 corner block is ideal for the person looking for a small development or simply wanting a large block for your home. Power & water connected with sewer available. Comes with a large shed. (ZO254)Sale $179,000
Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227
Big boys’ building block
• 2 bed weekender• Shed plus cattle yards• 6 pastured paddocks, 2 bush paddocks• Mixed soil types, Full fertilizer history (ZZA114)
Sale $1,150,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
Private 64ha (156ac) blockBuild your dream home on this perfectly located block at Middleton Beach. It’s just a short 500 metre walk to the white sandy shore, even less to coffee & restaurants. More development is planned nearby so get in now! (ZMB058)Sale $329,000
Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208
First prizePine ceilings, large rooms, Tassie oak ooring, open-plan design, verandah & even a water glimpse. Not far fromLawley Park, it’s secluded & has extra parking. Remember location, location, location.
View Saturday 11-11:30
Sale $439,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
134b Brunswick Road
Good starter home with scope to add even more value. 3/4 bed home, built 1979, with improvements both in kitchen & new bathroom. Solid home on 888m2 with easy access into backyard. Close to town so easy walk to schools. (SP938)
Sale $299,000Jackie Cowley 0408 427 5549841 0213
Starting well
Huge 6 bed, 3 bath home that exudes opulence. 6 car gge. Way below replacement cost. Situated close to Albany amongst 29.7ha (73ac) lush pastures, this rural hideaway must be seen to be appreciated. Huge entertaining areas. Cattle yards, several paddocks & dams. (ZZC113)
Sale $890,000John Hetherington 0429 311 140 | 9841 0214
Incredible opulence
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Built 2012 of clad & Colorbond construction, this 3 bed home is insulated, has air con & features open-plan living, 2 WC, semi-ensuite and robes in all bedrooms. Gas In nity HWS. 509m2 block.
View Saturday 10.30-11Sale $380,000Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
25 Junction Street
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Not only a rural lifestyle but a property that also provides stunning harbour views. Located in Robinson, this 2.02ha(5ac) property with a spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home has much to offer. Located only mins to town, it’s close yet removed from the everyday hustle & bustle. (RE119)
Sale $675,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Oh for a quiet life...
Whether you are a rst home buyer or investor this 3x1 brick veneer residence is tailor made. Not far to shops & schools, huge 1012m2 with subdivision potential & an excellent asking price. (O774)
Sale $280,000
Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208
The best of both worlds
Time to secure yourself a block in this prestigious estate in Mira Mar on the edge of Lake Seppings. Recently released are 8 blocks with no time restriction to build. Enjoy a short walk to Eyre Park, cafes & Middleton Beach. (ZMM207-214)
Sale From $295,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
Right for you!
Located on a large 919m2 block, this BV&CB home is hard to beat! Solidly built in 1996, it has 5 bed, 2 bath, a kit/din area, lounge, family, study & patio. R/C air con & insulation. 6mx4m shed. (SP947)
Sale $485,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Close to schools• Older style 3 bed home• Walk to Middleton• Extensive water & hinterland views• 703m2 with 30m frontage• Sewer connected, Zoned R25. (MB099)
Sale $445,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Check out the view• 3 bed, 2 bath, built 2014, 512m2 Block• Brick/Colorbond, Double L/U garage• Open-plan Kit/Din/Lounge• Study Nook/activity area• Lush green lawns immac gardens, (BH719)Sale $367,000Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
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Surrounded by lovely new homes & like-minded neighbours, this easy-to-build on level, corner block of 755m2, with all services available, has just been placed on the market. (ZMK766)
Sale $170,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Surrounded by valley views this beautiful home has been designed for the whole family. Quality throughout with ample storage, large beds, Tassie oak oors, high ceilings, massive kitchen, 5 mins from Grammar School & 20x17m shed on 8.9ha(22ac). (K212)
Sale $985,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
Sought-after suburb How’s the serenity
A lick of paint, a rub here & there, some garden time and this will be like a new home. Here’s a great cheap 4 bed opportunity with a shed & large living spaces…the things in life that require effort are always worth striving for.
View Saturday 3-3:30
Sale $315,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
31 Lorenzo Way
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• Part-cleared 1380m2 block• Potential water views with 2 storey home• Opposite reserve• Close to parks, schools and shops• Services available (ZBH644)
Sale $195,000
Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227
Beautiful block – awesome area
A bit over an acre, 4558m2 zoned rural that’s located very close to Emu Point, easy access to schools & s/centres – yet quietly removed. With a dbl gge plus a sizeable GP shed, there are plenty of options to build your perfect home & have plenty of room for the farmyard lifestyle. (ZCP026)
Sale $289,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Earthy optionQuality home in a beautiful Estate completed with impressive ttings and stylish modern layout. Wonderful entertaining areas opening up from bi-fold doors to decked patios. Exceptional buying at this price. (BH698)
Sale $565,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
Exceptional buyingThis 2033m2 block with a comfortable 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath home has all the extras plus the room to change with the family. Huge patio, gge UMR plus a functional 12.2mx6.1m GP shed that has a 3.6m high door. Plus 2 road access.
View Saturday 3:30-4:00
Sale $555,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
75 Woollahra Street
Pristine presentation, sunny vista/town lights, renovated bath & kit with dishwasher, large lounge with tile re, timber oors, spacious living, 3 beds (master has BIR), lovely front patio & entrance hall. It’s a light & bright brick home that’s a must-see property. (SP945)
Sale $355,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
This will charm youIf you are an artist or sewing is your passion, there’s a lined & plumbed studio in the 15x8 shed on this 0.81ha(2ac) property. Immaculate home with modern kitchen, 2 sep TV/lounge rooms, a study & large open-plan living space with tile re.
View Saturday 2-2:30
Sale $725,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
This 4 bed, 2 bath home on 2 levels represents great buying in today’s real estate market. If you need to be close to schools, medical & shopping, an inspection is a must.View Saturday 11.15-11.45
Sale $349,000
Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208
4 Greenwood Drive 3 Steels Way
Spectacular 2 storey, 5 bed, 4.5 bath cedar & Colorbond home with cathedral ceilings, blackbutt ooring & panoramic rural & ocean views. Oversized dbl gge, 2 x kitchen, 2 x laundry, wide verandahs & outside spa. 2178m2 in quiet cul-de-sac. (BH712)Sale $1,250,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
You’ll pinch yourself
If you are looking at getting into the market on a budget then check this 4x2 out. Located a short walk to Bayonet Head shopping complex, playground & school. Don’t miss the opportunity to view this home. (BH708)
Sale $320,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
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10.00-10.30 2/32 Mira Mar Road Mira Mar $795,000 3x2 482m2 Rita
3 Katoomba Street Orana $339,000 3x1 560m2 Craig/Amber
10.30-11.00 1 Hugel Place Spencer Park $329,000 3x1 886m2 Jackie
25 Junction Street McKail $380,000 3x1 509m2 Craig/Amber
11.00-11.30 134b Brunswick Road Albany $439,000 3x1 508m2 Rita
11.15-11.45 12 Turner Street Milpara $295,000 3x1 901m2 Jackie
3 Steels Way Spencer Park $349,000 4x2 920m2 Craig/Amber
12.00-12.30 61 Pegasus Boulevard McKail $529,000 4x2 648m2 Jackie
12 Green Island Crescent Bayonet Head $325,000 3x1 769m2 Rita
458 Lower King Road Lower King $350,000 3x1 822m2 Craig/Amber
12.45-1.15 9 Tomlinson Crescent Spencer Park $555,000 4x2 850m2 Jackie
1.00-1.30 29 Warlock Road Bayonet Head $329,000 3x1s 694m2 Rita
3 Kitcher Parade McKail $475,000 4x2 834m2 Joe
993 Chester Pass Road King River $595,000 3x1 5.67ha John
1.45-2.15 522a Nanarup Road Kalgan $729,000 4x2+2x1 2.83ha(7ac) Jackie
2.00-2.30 4 Greenwood Drive Willyung $725,000 5x2+studio 7776m2 Rita
6/171 Middleton Road Mount Clarence $289,000 2x1 Joe
43 Greenwood Drive Willyung $649,000 5x2 2.35ha John
2.30-3.00 9 Grenfell Way Bayonet Head $437,000 3x2 559m2 Jackie
3.00-3.30 31 Lorenzo Way McKail $315,000 4x1 798m2 Rita
3.30-4.00 75 Woollahra Street Milpara $555,000 4x2 2033m2 Jackie
4.00-4.30 24 Brook Street Elleker $520,000 4x2 1.21ha(3ac) Rita
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Perfect for a family – each bedroom has its own ensuite! Features are jam packed – maybe you can see yourself starting up a B&B here? Just a short stroll from the lake, park & Middleton, this 2 storey home is so stunning & immaculate it’s like winning Lotto! (MM696)
Sale $1,150,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Bed & brekkie approvedOverlooking our beautiful harbour this 1186m2 block with a nice undulation could be your retirement address along with 3 other good friends. Can you imagine the life you will have with like-minded neighbours? The perfect lock ‘n’ leave & the means to walk into town without too much effort. (ALB199)
Sale $585,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Can U C yourself
With very keen & willing sellers, an inspection of this newly refurbished 3x1 is a must. Near shops, schools & medical & opp park & playground = great buying & negotiable asking price. View today if U R serious about getting into the market. (SP944)
Sale $289,000
Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208
Ready to buy?
Caravans welcome, boats welcome, kids welcome. This awesome home has something for everyone. For the blokes a massive shed, for the ladies a large 4 bed, 2 bath home on 838m2 block with 30m frontage. New ooring, freshly painted.
View Saturday 1-1:30
Sale $475,000
Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227
3 Kitcher Parade
• Industrial block• Smart, passive industry• Prime development block• 1317m2 (COM231)Sale $260,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Central cityBuilt with style, space & grandeur this executive family home of 4 beds & 2 luxurious baths lacks nothing. It’s of the highest quality & nish. All rooms are large & even the living areas are indulgently spacious. Dbl gge plus dbl w/shop out back.
View Saturday 12-12.30Sale $529,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
61 Pegasus BoulevardImagine living near the beach in a home which oozes warmth, opulence & an impeccable nish. Wooden features consume this beautiful home, water features with luscious gardens, spa, tennis court & more. Do yourself a favour - view today. (GB021)Sale $1,150,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
Style & opulence
Horse lovers, this well established property (approx 3ac) is sure to appeal – 2 paddocks, a bore & various sheds. The 3 bed home features a fully enclosed verandah = additional games/family space. Tucked at the end of a road, only 10-15mins to Albany CBD. Nice dry block. (OD515)
Sale $430,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Wishing for a pony?
If you are looking for tranquillity, an area for your family to ourish, then this is it. This 4x2 home had family in mind when designed. Multiple living areas, huge kit/lounge/dine. Boasts a huge 5,569m2 block, spacious alfresco & huge shed. (RC112)
Sale $710,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
Peaceful nook off the main bed, the din/fam room to the deck with pond & gardens too. Cooks will love the modern kitchen. High ceilings. Property spans from one street to another with easy access for truck/van into dbl shed. Rear access. 1888m2. Decks, a real tree chang...water glimpses. (LG465)
Sale offers above $599,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Spacious and immaculate Ahhh! this is relaxing
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This is country living yet only a 10min drive to Albany’s CBD. Desirable pastures with 5.67ha (14ac) mostly cleared with native bush at the rear. 12mx6m shed with wide access sliding doors & concrete oor, several smaller sheds, fully fenced with cattle holdings, bore & 3 x 12000gal water tanks, fruit trees. Homestead has large modern open-plan lounge, r/c air con, wood burner, new kitchen with gas stove/electric oven & new vinyl plank ooring. (ZK145)
View Saturday 1-1:30
Sale $595,000
John Hetherington 0429 311 140 | 9841 0214
993 Chester Pass Road
Ray White Albany | 226 York Street Albany | T 9841 2255 | W raywhitealbany.com.au
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Reduced to sell! Fantastic 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home, walking distance to local store and public school. Short drive to tourist beaches and only 25 min to town. It couldn’t be easier. (OD502)
Sale $239,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
Great buying!Large 1118m2 block suitable for subdivision or enjoyment. The home has a renovated kitchen, 3 large beds, a 4th study & extra teens’ retreat, 2 bath, a dbl gge, new blinds & a very roomy front lounge room. Some work to make it perfect, but look at block size & location. (MM706)
Sale $410,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Solid timber oorsThis home is packed with a vegie garden, hot house, fruit trees, a huge patio with pizza oven & sink plus dbl lock-up gge/shed with lined room inside. Second storey with views.
View Saturday 12-12:30
Sale $350,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
458 Lower King Road
Wanting space, this is for you, the old fashion back yard of 1227m2 where there is room for chooks, kids & caravans. Add to this a very comfortable 3 bed home, modern country kitchen & bonus loft that everyone will claim all in all a real happy family home. (O772)
Sale $339,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Lots to offer
With terri c water views, this one is a surprise you will want to have, 555m2 behind automatic gate, offers direct views towards Middleton and Oyster Harbour... pole home enthusiasts will enjoy this block. (ZMM206)
Sale $259,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Enjoy your own design
Approx 1.21ha(3ac). Enjoy a modern, kitchen with dishwasher, large drawers & stone benchtops. 4x1, dbl brick construction, new carpets, quality blinds, extra shr/WC in laundry, 2 sitting rooms, sheds & garaging, a bore & solar.
View Saturday 4-4:30
Sale $520,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
24 Brook StreetHuge 1139m2 block with highway frontage. Being level, it makes it an easy-build block for your home and several sheds. (ZMK680)
Sale $158,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Easy buildNo squeeze here! You can spread out & enjoy the experience of this 973m2 building block. Build a comfortable home & still have room for vegies, kids, pets & sheds. All services available. Driveway all done. Fully fenced, private & quietly set back from street frontage. It’s ready to go! (ZL031)
Sale $149,500
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Makes planning a home easy
Want room for all your family? This large 4 bed, 2 bath home with 2 bed unit under main house with internal staircase provides the versatility & space for everyone. With a few minutes’ walk to York St, this property, on 1200m2, is rare for inner city living. (MTM406)
Sale $775,000Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
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• Renovated kitchen & bathroom, polished timber oors• Brick veneer /tile 3 bed + 2 WCs• R/c air con• Close to Coles• Great parking areas/ enclosed yard. (C194)
Sale $405,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Location winner!Impressive location such as this is hard to nd. 3.21ha of land, fenced with good-sized GP shed, natural creek to side boundary & stunning outlook over trees & pasture. (ZOD345)
Sale $350,000
Kerrillea Ryde 0419 027 336 | 9841 0237
Just right2 cleared, secluded blocks of about 1 acre each with your choice to create your dream. Close to city with a reserve as neighbour. Which one do you like best? (ZRC71-72)
Sale $229,000-$239,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Your choice/lifestyle blocks
Exclusive home in Mira Mar with ocean views. 2 storey, 3 bed, 2 bath home needs to be seen to be believed. If you like sheok features, open-living spaces & balcony decks where you can live like a rock star. Great lock and leave.
View Saturday 10-10:30
Sale $795,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Unit 2/32 Mira Mar RoadWith planning approval for 2nd dwelling, this 1.8ha property has an amazing 4 bed, 2 bath home with huge living areas, a north-facing sunroom plus deck, garaging x 6, solar panels, solar HWS & water tanks. (LG429)
Sale $1,350,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Modern 2005 built 3 bed semi-ensuite home on 504m2. Close to town with panoramic views. Spacious open-plan living, BIR or WIRs, inviting, functional & spacious kitchen with ample storage & bench space. Walk to schools, shops & doctors. (SP940)
Sale $375,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
Completely different Feeling lucky
• 41 LOTS • 2007m2 – 7396m2
Sale $185,000 to $245,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
NEW RESIDENTIAL ESTATE - STAGE 2
Moss Ridge EstateRufus Street, Milpara, Albany
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Perched midway between the heart of the city & popular Middleton Beach, this unit will wow you! Totally retro original features. 2 bed, large private yard & gge.
View Saturday 2-2.30Sale $289,000
Joe Trichilo 0409 370 676 | 9841 0227
6/172 Middleton Beach RoadThese blocks are set amongst natural bush and only a short walk to the water’s edge of Princess Royal Harbour. Build your home to accommodate the needs of your family as well as your love for sailing/boating.
Sale from $178,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
Peaceful blocksPacked full of features & value on Mt Melville this 4 bed, 2 bath home plus a large upstairs games/studio, a new kitchen and bath. 4 r/c air con, built-in wall cabinet in lounge. Quiet location with secluded patio set with full s/steel built-in BBQ and seating. 910m2. (MTM405)
Sale $479,500
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
They are sorry to leave
This 3x1 home has a separate lounge/family, spacious kit/lounge/din, all recently painted. Enclosed rear patio, manicured gardens dbl lock-up gge + addition carport. Such a value-packed home, viewing this home is a must. (Y654)
Sale $330,000
Craig Nathan 0407 774 594 | 9841 0224
Amber Nathan 0427 262 375 | 9841 0231
Immaculate family homeA beautiful 2014 built home that’s like new. 3 bedr, 2 bath home with WIR or BIR, 2 living areas and well-above average xtures and ttings. On 559m2 this home has side access and not huge yard to maintain. Patio is glass enclosed.
View Saturday 2.30-3.00Sale $437,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
69 Grenfell Road• 4x2 BV&CB, fully enclosed 520m2• BIR/WIR in all beds, under oor heating in baths• Store room, cellar, ample storage• Quality kitchen appliances & Caesarstone bench tops• Spa bath, BBQ area• Arti cial lawn, water softener, fully reticulated (MB082)Sale $1,950,000
Graham Walker 0418 422 266 | 9841 0220
Vogue-magazine home
Delightful 2 bed free-standing unit in great position just for the over 50s which means like-minded people. Lovely garden area, single carport, near medical facilities & not far to the city centre. If you enjoy holidaying, this is a fabulous opportunity to lock ‘n’ leave! (C231)
Sale $189,000
Rick Jackson 0429 436 598 | 9841 0208
What a fabulous ideaHave a boat or vehicle to park and want access? Looking for an investment that is neat & affordable in a good area? Then check out this 3 bed B&T home with semi-ensuite, BIRs, central kitchen, dbl gge at rear & carport UMR. Offers?
View Saturday 1-1:30
Sale $329,000
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
29 Warlock RoadIt’s unusual to nd a home at this price that doesn’t have lots needing done. The owners have beat you to it – new kitchen, new bathroom, new ooring, re-painted. This 3 bedroom home is currently returning $300 p/wk with a happy tenant who would be keen to remain long term. (L290)
Sale $229,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
You do the sums
Located in Middleton Beach this 1012m2 zoned for development is level living for retirees Think super! Solid brick home of 3 bed, 2 bath & 2 living areas both warmed by wood res. A large open-plan design, brick gge & patio area at rear. Walk to beach & bowling club. (MB098)
Sale $889,500
Rita McLean 0427 423 200 | 9841 0207
Zoned for development
Originally built as a display home in 2008, it’s a home that still commands your attention. It’s unique, appealing, functional & most of all very spacious. 4 bed, 3 bath with perfect living areas. It’s a well-designed 719m2 yard with gge & room for boat & caravan. Located in Yakamia - so central to all. (Y652)Sale $555,000
Jackie Cowley 0408 427 554 | 9841 0213
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EX-ALBANY local Colin Morrison has been inspired. Currently living in Busselton, he
says his story will resonate with people at the crossroads in their life – those in need of a new adventure or just need encouragement to get out and do something new with their lives.
This is a simple story about how the purchase of a classic sports car, in Colin’s case, a 1969 MGB Roadster, can change, re-direct, invigorate and set you off on paths not imaginable, hitherto.
He decided to call his MG Mari-lyn – after Monroe, of course. (The new number plate says “Norma J”, Marilyn’s real name being Norma Jean Baker).
“She’s very pretty but requires con-stant high maintenance in the form of polishing and generally keeping her in tip-top running condition,” Colin said.
A visit to Albany for the Albany Clas-sic in 2016 has inspired Colin to bring his 1969 Mk2 MGB Marilyn up to spec to compete in the Albany Classic this year.
For the love of Marilyn
Colin’s a member of the Busselton MG Club as well as the Veteran Car Club and said that competing in Albany is the next step up from local club events.
He was very impressed with the circuit, the manner in which the event was run
and enjoyed the displays of cars, listening to live bands and the festival.
He contacted the Vintage Sports Car Club of WA for information on what was required to compete at the Classic and was put in contact with scrutineer
Barry McIntosh. They are working closely to ensure that Colin’s vehicle meets requirements to compete under a Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) licence.
“Competing in Round the Houses would be like
coming home as I was born, schooled and later taught at ASHS, but have been away for more than 20 years,” Colin said.
Last year’s visit also ce-mented his decision to return to Albany to live and hopes that this year
he will be competing as an Albany resident.
There were a record 22 Albany entrants competing in the 2016 event. Look out for Colin and Marilyn at the 2017 Albany Classic on Sunday, June 4.
– Vicki Clark
Albany Classic20172017
Landmark Harcourts WA
BREMER BAY
4,000m2 – 5,000m2
BREMER BAY
875m2
Bremer Freedom Estate
• Eleven specially selected level vacant blocks of land for sale with the FIRST FIVE to be sold at $115,000
• Telstra, power connected and fenced on the boundaries with bitumen road frontage, only minutes to the Bremer Bay School, General Store, sport facilities & shops
• Lovely temperate climate, Bremer River, pristine beaches for excellent swimming, surfi ng, fi shing, scuba diving and pure relaxation plus sporting facilities & services
• Spectacular coastline and also the hub for many tourist activities that include the Bremer Canyon, Wellstead Museum, Fitzgerald National Park and many others
• Looking for that perfect holiday location away from it all and with that extra room? Then these are a must-see.
Web ID:LAY3848
• Residential zoned block• Large 5 bedroom home with two bathrooms plus granny fl at• Constructed from HardiePlank and veneer with verandahs on two sides• Open kitchen, meals and lounge room with walk-in pantry plus extra-large walk-in
pantry storage room• Garage and workshop with concrete fl oor and power plus garden sheds and other GP
storage shed• Walk to Bremer Bay General Store and Bremer River, close to Fitzgerald National Park
and pristine beaches that provide excellent swimming, fi shing and surfi ng• Located in a prime, high-profi le south coastal tourist town with good sporting facilities
& great lifestyle
Auction: 10.30am, on-site Saturday, 4th March, 2017
For Sale by Auction, 6 Roderick Street
Web ID:LAY3852
Starting at $115,000 - 1 now Sold
Neville Tutt 0419 193 500Albany 9841 1000
Neville Tutt 0419 193 500Albany 9841 1000
SOLDSOLD
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Perth 9366 0300 | Bunbury 9780 9333 | Geraldton 9921 8835 | Albany 6819 5919 domainbyplunkett.com.au
Albany Offi ce 344 Middleton Road, Albany. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
DISPLAY OPEN TIMES: Mon & Wed 2-4pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 1-5pm
Stirling (New display) 1 Hereford Way (corner of Rufus Street), Milpara
Cleverly designed. Incredibly priced.
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VISIT the exciting new Plunkett Homes’ display home in Oyster Harbour: it will soon be opening, boasting luxury and quality structural design. This three bedroom, two-toilet home
includes a deluxe deck area at the en-trance, fl owing through to the main living and alfresco area.A double garage, three spacious bed-
rooms and a large kitchen add to this ideal family home. The new Oyster Harbour display home
is evidence of Plunkett Homes’ attention to detail and innovative designs. Plun-kett Homes offers a free interior design consultation and locally sourced kitchen appliances with all builds. Plunkett Homes can always help you,
be it for a single storey, double storey, duplex or triplex design, on a large block, small block or development site.From Kalbarri to Albany and to all
places in between, Plunkett Homes is a quality company that provides a com-plete service. Offering a 25-year struc-tural warranty on all their homes, Plunkett Homes will fi x any issues caused by them to give you peace of mind. The Plunkett promise of building better
homes wherever you are has been main-tained since 1903, and will continue to be the fi rst priority of every Plunkett project. For more information, call 6819 5919, or
visit www.plunketthomes.com.au
Plunkett Homes unveils an exciting new display
COMMUNITY-owned not-for-profi t organisation Plantagenet Village Homes (PVH) has been providing housing for seniors in Mt Barker since 1971, with a variety of rentals, lease-for-life and rental concessional units.Located just 50km from Albany
and Denmark will allow residents to enjoy a peaceful retirement while still close to major medical facilities, family and all local shop-ping and recreational options. Supported by the Shire of Plan-
tagenet and state and federal governments, PVH is able to provide for the needs of the local
and wider region. PVH has com-menced tendering to construct a clubhouse and seven additional independent-living units in Collet Barker Court.These two and three bedroom
units are built to Liveable Hous-ing Australia Guidelines – Gold Standard.They will be generously propor-
tioned, free-standing and include reverse-cycle air conditioning, rainwater tanks, induction cook-tops, carport under the main eaves and a fully secured stor-age area.They are designed for low main-
tenance and, most importantly, suitable for occupants to ‘age in place’.
Enjoy the current opportunity to purchase off the plan. Benefi t also from a guaranteed buy back, so you know your fi nancial future is in safe hands.
Low monthly maintenance fees cover gardening, maintenance of the external area of your unit, council rates and insurance.
Drop in or call PVH’s offi ce and talk with our friendly staff about your future housing needs and PVH’s affordable housing options.
Seniors’ housing covered
More than 100 years of experience.
The Shiraz320.62 sqm
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Retire to Plantagenet2 & 3 bedroom Independent Living Units
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Build, Buy or Renovate
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THE lighting of a house is everything: from creating a ro-mantic feel in the theatre room or giving your children ample lighting for their study desks to having plenty of brightness in the kitchen.Karen and Hayley at Avenue
Lighting can provide many types of lighting for all budgets and designs.
Backed by more than 15 years’ combined experience in the light-ing industry, Karen and Hayley at Avenue Lighting have the knowl-edge for providing creative ways to brighten your home.
Avenue Lighting has every type of light, including pendants, wall lights, heat lights, down lights, exterior lights, DIY fi ttings, lamps and more.
Avenue Lighting also has ceiling fans and accessories.Karen and Hayley are more than
happy to work with you to create the ideal layout and design to best suit your home. When it comes to fi tting out your
home, look no further than Av-enue Lighting on Lockyer Avenue, to give your home an extra layer of warmth and luxury.
ALBANY’S chilly morn-ings can be avoided if you have the right equipment in your home.
Barbeques Galore is your one-stop-shop to keep your family warm this winter.
With stay-clean glass doors, ceramics and so-phisticated air entrain-ment, the product range at Barbeques Galore is
stylish and effi cient.
Their heaters burn cleaner, are easier to maintain, and provide an even heat distribution throughout your whole house like no other heat-ing system.
The ever-growing range of heaters at Barbeques Galore only includes the best brands, such as Maxiheat, Norseman, Austwood and Saxon,
just to name a few. With radiat ing ambience, there will be no doubt that your home will be the most inviting and warm for social gatherings this winter with a heater from Barbeques Galore.
The team at Barbeques Galore has years of lo-cal experience, and with friendly faces and a smile accompanying your eve-ry visit, you won’t want to
shop anywhere else.
For more information on their products and for general advice, call in to their showroom today at 126 Lockyer Avenue, or call the friendly team on 9841 8804.
Follow them on Face-book to keep updated on all of their latest specials. Barbeques Galore: your local experts in wood heating.
Lights for all occasions
Barbeques and heating galore
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• Convection heater (no fan)• Heating capacity 200sqm
• Vitreous enamel door • Large viewing area
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PAINTING, sawing, constructing, ham-mering, digging and installing are all sec-ond nature to the Nev-ille’s Hardware and Bui ld ing Suppl ies team.
There’s nothing that Neville’s Hardware on Albany Highway doesn’t have with power tools, doors, wheelbarrows, screws, taps and more coming out of their ears.
If your decking is start-ing to chip away, if the kids keep nagging you to build a cubby house, or if your guest bath-room needs some seri-ous attention, get into Neville’s Hardware and see how the team can help you sort it out.
With attention to detail and quality knowledge, every team member at Neville’s Hardware will make your building
ESTABLISHED in Perth in 1969 and having opened the Albany branch in 2006, M&B Building Products continues its fantas-tic reputation for having qual-ity goods and the right advice.
A team of qualified, friendly staff, who have a combined knowledge of more than 100 years in the building industry, are the enthusiastic and passionate
operators of M&B Building Prod-ucts Albany. Managers Brian Curlewis and Wayne Downes work alongside warehouse su-pervisor Jason Lemin and team members Rod Bassett, Simone Pearton, Diane Curlewis, Elden Sing and Lawrence T’Hart.
M&B Building Products offers timber and composite decking, every kind of door you can im-
agine, timber and fi bre-cement cladding, timber fl ooring, linings, plywood and BAL-compliant products, just to name a few wares available.
18 Merrifi eld Street is the ad-dress for the large M&B show-room and warehouse, so go on down to M&B Building Products to get only the best when you are building, buying or renovating.
or renovating experi-ence as worry-free as possible.
Since 1970, Neville’s Hardware and Building
Supplies has proven its fantastic reputation and continues it to this day. Their many loyal customers come back t ime-and-t ime-again
whenever they need tools, building supplies and advice. See the team at Neville’s Hard-ware before you start your next DIY project.
Everything you need is here
Expert in building products
HARDWARE & BUILD ING SUPPLIESPh: 9842 5333 Fax: 9841 7174
434 ALBANY HIGHWAY, [email protected]
OPEN MON-FRI 7am-5pm • SAT & SUN 8am-5pm
WE CAN HELP WITH ALL YOUR BUILDING
OR RENOVATING
Manchester, curtains and blindsP 9841 4311 E [email protected]
Tiles and accessoriesP 9847 4312 E [email protected]
www.brocksalbany.com.au
34 Graham Street(off Sanford Road)
Your local specialist in home decor...
BUILDING OR RENOVATING...• Ceramic & porcelain tiles
• Davco adhesives plus grouts
• DIY & professional tiling tools
• Curtains & blinds
• Decorative soft furnishings
• Bedding
• Giftware
• WallpaperFriendly, professional advice. Call for a measure & quote.
OPEN Mon-Fri 7am-4pm • Sat by appointment
www.mbsales.com.auAlbany 9844 520018 Merrifield Street
West Australian owned and locally-run M&B Building Products for all your
building & home renovating projects
Build, Buy or Renovate
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W I T H w i n t e r j u s t around the corner, pre-paring for Albany’s cold, wet weather is a priority – and don’t the team at Albany Eco House know it!
With an ever-expand-ing range of wood fi res, wood ovens and cook-ers, Albany Eco House on Cockburn Road is the place to shop to keep your house toasty on Albany’s regular chilly mornings.
At Albany Eco House they have a wide range of options to keep you warm.
The team will help you find one to suit your needs, from large to small homes, air trans-fer solutions, or maybe radiators to get the heat throughout the entire home.
The knowledgeable and caring team at Al-bany Eco House is read-ily available to aid you in the purchasing and installation of all heating products.
Owners Darren and Jess bring more than 20 years’ industry experi-ence to the business.
Along with fully-trained staff, Albany Eco House is defi nitely home to a team of experts who can fi nd the right product for you.
Visit them today and explore their showroom at 1/89 Cockburn Road to fi nd out how you can add value and warmth to your home.
Let Albany Eco House heat your home this winter
Build, Buy or Renovate
fun spot
1/89 Cockburn Road, Albany • Ph: 9841 6171 Fax: 9841 7355 • www.albanyecohouse.com.au
PL: 9008 GL: 008885 ABN: 87 253 180 706
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m: 0407 476 128
p: PO Box 171, Albany WA 6331Reg No: 14205
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RAINBOW Kitchens was estab-lished in 2005 by Nathan Groe-newold and Richard Schoof who have built up a solid repu-tation for quality workmanship.They strive to provide you with
a contemporary, custom-built, high-quality kitchen, tailored to your needs and desires, which takes into account the layout of your space.At Rainbow Kitchens they un-
derstand the meaning of quality and professionalism. They can design, build and manufacture the installation of your kitchen or any other cabinetry needs exclusively for you. Whether you require a kitchen
or cabinets for your new home, or have made the big decision to
renovate and update your exist-ing home, Rainbow Kitchens can design and build to your require-ments and budget. With the help of their design
software, Rainbow Kitchens offers fl exibility, high-quality workman-ship and ongoing support. As Rainbow Kitchens is familiar
with all fi nishes and bench top sur-faces, they can recommend and design a new kitchen to achieve your vision and investment range. Rainbow Kitchens is not re-
stricted in their use of materials, using products from painted and vinyl doors, through to the more budget-conscious laminate range. They also offer a wide range of
contemporary bench tops includ-ing Laminex Freestyle, Corian,
Essa Stone and Q-Stone through to the laminated Post Form and Squareform. Rainbow Kitchens can come to
you and take the time to work out what cabinets you need in your kitchen, bathroom or laundry. In fact, they can project manage the whole kitchen or bathroom renovation for you, organising plumbers and electricians. Rainbow Kitchens’ cabinetry
expertise also extends to offi ce furniture, bookcases, entertain-ment cabinets, bathroom vanity units and laundry cupboards. So for quality workmanship guar-
anteed come down and see us at our extensive new showroom on Cockburn Road or phone us on 9842 3859.
RAINBOW Frame and Truss are your local suppliers and manu-facturers of quality wall frames and roof trusses.Rainbow Frame and
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Rainbow Frame and Truss are able to provide all of your requirements in structural timber.
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HAVING been a leading name in the building industry for more than 30 years, Vrban Homes continues to take pride in cre-ating custom-designed homes which are tailored to each indi-vidual client.
At Vrban Homes, everything is built in consideration of what nature can provide. Vrban Homes now offers sustainable hous-ing, with products such as eco-panelling being used for walls
and double-glazed windows to enhance high-energy effi ciency.With the focus on giving clients
an independent and self-suffi cient lifestyle, many Vrban Homes’ designs include solar panels and water tanks.Vrban Homes has a solid reputa-
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Whether you’re a first home-buyer or looking for the perfect forever home, Vrban Homes has a design to suit you. Utilising lo-cal tradesmen using quality local building products and providing helpful advice to each client, Vr-ban Homes are the builders to go to when you are looking to build, buy or renovate.
AN architect is more than a designer. Architects help you set a cost effective budget, and manage the entire design and construc-tion process.
Michael Roberts, Scott Gar-diner and the team at Rob-erts Gardiner Architects don’t merely design, they cre-ate innovative environments, inside and out, producing inspired solutions to often complex residential and com-mercial needs.
Creative thinking, attention to detail and functional perfor-mance underpin all aspects of the business, to ensure the best client outcome for all projects.
They ensure service qual-ity is maintained throughout your project, from design, approvals, and right through construction, to assist you achieve the quality and level of fi nishes expected.
Architect-designed build-ings are highly sought after in a market that is prepared to pay for the benefi ts and enjoyment of good design.
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THE Sounds of The Great Southern project has an-nounced its list of the 10
artists selected for its upcoming recording sessions.This comes after an arduous
selection process which saw more than 100 applications for the project.Each artist, band or duo will have
the opportunity to record a song from their repertoire which will feature on a compilation album to be distributed for national radio airplay. WA Music’s regional offi cer and
Sounds of The Great Southern coordinator Nigel Bird said the selection process had been diffi -cult given the number of entrants.“The Great Southern region
has a strong reputation for being abundant with great songwriters and musicians,” he said.“It was an incredible response.
115 is by far the most applicants we’ve received for a Sounds of project.“With a project like this, we hope
to come back and do more, so we
didn’t want to just do a ‘best of’ list.“What I think we’ve got is a really
good snapshot of the region.”Artists selected are: The Tid-
swell Twins with The North Al-bany Senior High School Band (Albany), Willow (Denmark), 40 Kays Out (Katanning), Ron Coyne (Albany), Rastatrix (Den-mark), Blue Stuka (Takalarup), Carla Geneve (Albany), Mary Jayne & The Smoke Detectors (Denmark), Kris Nelson (Albany) and Isla Imogen (Albany).The selection covers genres
ranging from rock to indie pop, jazz, country, folk-dub, dirty blues, and reggae-ska-dub and there is a mix of established and lesser-known artists.Along with guest sessions from
ARIA Award-winning producer Joel Quartermain (Eskimo Joe, Meg Mac) and Debaser Studio engineer Andy Lawson (Eskimo Joe, Little Birdy), Sounds of The Great Southern will see award-winning producers Matt Gio from Rada Studio (Katy Steele, Abbe May) and Sean Lillico (Fur Real
Studio) working with the artists.Bird said he was currently in the
process of scheduling the acts for the four-week recording process which will begin on March 12 on location in Albany.The recording crew will spend
two days setting up the studio and acoustically treating the recording space.The Sounds of the Great South-
ern project also provided the op-portunity for a handful of music students and burgeoning pro-ducers to get an insight into the technical and human aspects of the recording process. “We’ve picked a few local people
who we think would really benefi t from the experience of having access to engineers and produc-ers,” he said.“It’s a great opportunity for them
to boost their careers and not only learn about the technical skills of recording but also the human aspects of working with artists.”The Sounds of The Great South-
ern compilation will be released to the public mid-year.
Great Southern recording artists selected for project
A SCHOLARSHIP opportunity has
arisen for 15 to 16 year old s who could ben-efi t from professional singing lessons.Former Australian
Opera singer Petrina Bishop is offering a $500 grant to young people through her Perth-based company Akanna Entertainment. Ms Bishop began
her singing career as a seven-year-old with the Johnny Young Talent School and re-membered it being fi nancially hard on her parents. “I know they made
many sacrifices to meet tuition fees,” she said. “I now wish to cre-
ate an opportunity to lighten the load for
parents and keep the flame burning for a young ‘rising star’.”Successful appli-
cants will have the funds paid to their private vocal coach, performance or dance school, if they are en-rolled in paid singing lessons, performance or musical theatre classes.There is a $10 entry
fee, with applications closing on March 31.Grants will be award-
ed on April 7.Young hopefuls may
apply for the scholar-ship by completing an entry form and up-loading an audition video. Application forms
and details are avail-able at akannaenter-tainment.com.au.
Youth vocal scholarship opportunities
Coming Soon...Out Now...
Arthur & Merlin(M15) Action
Bang Bang Baby(M15) Sci-Fi
Made In France: Inside the Cell
(M15) World Cinema
The Good Neighbour
(M15) Horror
The Accountant(MA15+) Action
American Hero(MA15+) Action
The Windmill Massacre
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American Honey (MA15+) Drama
The Wannabe (MA15+) Thriller
Death Race 2050 (MA15+) Action
Hell on Wheels: Season 5 Vol 2 (End Of The Line) (MA15+) TV
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GREAT Southern contempo-rary art group MIX Artists will
explore a range of perspectives on the concept of ‘trophy’ with an intriguing upcoming exhibition at Albany Town Hall.
These perspectives include the trophy wife, the trophy house, hunting trophies and the notion of land and its conquest as a trophy.
Several artists have explored the impact of battle and con-quest on humanity, expressing the plight of the losers of confl ict.
The free-entry Trophy exhibi-
tion is part of PIAF Great South-ern and runs from February 18 to March 12, 10am to 4pm.
It will be offi cially opened on February 17 by University of Western Australia Emeritus Professor Margaret Seares who is a previous PIAF chairperson.
Artists have worked with a range of media, with the exhibi-tion featuring ceramic sculpture, paintings and works made from paper, as well as artworks cre-ated from sand, dust and emer-gency rescue blankets.
Artists exhibiting are from Al-
bany, Denmark, and Borden and include Ann Copeman, Jenny Crisp, Annette Davis, Samantha Dennison, Renee Farrant, Ro-byn Lees, Dianne Lofts-Taylor, Serena McLauchlan, Rachel Mordy, Jill O’Meehan, Terri Piko-ra, Natalie Radivojevic, Margaret Sanders and Kirsten Sivyer. Some of the artists will discuss
their work at Albany Town Hall from 2.30pm on February 18.Exhibition coordinator Annette
Davis said MIX Artists formed in 1999 and have been exhibiting as part of the PIAF Great South-ern program for about 12 years.
Trophy will include works by (clockwise from above) Jenny Crisp, Serena McLauchlan, Kirsten Sivyer, Rachel Mordy and Nat Rad.
Exhibition to explore ‘trophies’
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arts
IF you ask Wade Mor-rison, he’ll tell you he’s just a singer in a
cover sband – nothing more, nothing less.He fronts local outfit
Tre Amici who have been doing the rounds for more than a year in their current three-piece guise.Along with his father
Dave on drums and bassist Nathan Clark, they have quickly be-come one of the main-s tays o f the Great Southern’s condensed pub scene.Morrison’s vocal range
is the band’s trademark and it allows the band to cover a breadth of ma-terial that could easily be shared by two sing-ers. He knows it’s what
sets him apart from other singers, but he’s the last person chasing any acclaim and turns to the ability of his band-mates when discussing his vocal style and gui-tar playing.“I’m not a natural gui-
tar player. I’m just a rhythm player and I get away with it because the drummer and bass player are so solid,” Morrison said.“I can go off in the
song and do my thing, and when I get back I know they’re going to be there.”Morrison’s dad, Dave,
has been drumming in bands for decades and needless to say he is his son’s biggest musical infl uence and in an emerging trend, he shifts the spotlight from his own ability.“I know I’ve had a lot of
opportunities because dad is a drummer,” he said.“It was good growing
up with music around.”Morrison still seems
apologetic about pull-ing an old bass guitar out from hiding that belonged to his dad (despite being a drum-mer) when he was a young kid.He’d pretend to play
for hours before return-ing the instrument to its secret hiding spot, supposedly without his dad ever knowing.Morrison says guitarist
and former Toy Boyz band mate Glen Well-man was another big influence and helped with the transition from just being a vocalist to a singer/guitarist.Wellman was also in-
and-out of bands with Morrison senior when Wade was younger.“Glen is the reason I
picked up a guitar,” he said. “He was an abso-lute genius.”“I learnt more about
guitar from Glen in the two or three years we were in Toy Boyz to-gether than the rest of the time I’ve spent playing,” Morrison says.He cites the receipt
of a Marshall amplifi er for his 18th birthday as a hallmark moment in taking the guitar and music, seriously.He also admits that
selling the amp a few
years later was one of the more erroneous de-cisions of his youth and he is hoping the recent purchase of the ex-act same model might make amends.Fortunately he has
never parted ways with his sunburst Fender Telecaster.With nearly 20 years
of performing under his belt, the issue of dwin-dling crowd numbers and the limited number of venues that support live music is never far from the conversation.Morrison recalls the
fi rst handful of years he spent performing and rattles off a list of thriv-ing venues in Albany that were supporting live music. The list is more or less
a role call of any hotel that was open for busi-ness.Today, Tre Amici trav-
els as far as Esperance to get in front of a crowd that appreciates live music.While Morrison is phil-
osophical about the sit-uation he understands there is heavy compe-tition from everything from DJs to reality tele-
vision talent quests and the general subdued state of the economy.
He is hopeful that the tide will turn and the audience numbers will again improve.
While he is waiting, he has his own children to musically nurture.
He lives for the day his daughters each pick up a guitar and start singing.
For now he will con-tinue to juggle a full-time job, fatherhood and just being a singer in a cover band.
– Anthony Probert
Wade has it covered
IF you’re a solo performer, part of a duo or in a band a n d w o u l d l i k e The Weekender to profi le you, please e m a i l e d i t o r @g s w e e k e n d e r .com.au with your contact details and some basic info about your musical venture and we’ll be in touch.
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Phone: 9841 5977 Mobile: 0408 936 359
Fax: 9841 5877
PL: 1090 • GL: GF000928
• Pruning • Removal• Mulching• Stump Grinding • 15m & 24m Cherry Pickers • Professional Climber• Bobcat & Forestry Mower
Cert III Arboriculture & Cert IV HorticultureBrad Taylor 0428 417 393
Fully-insured Professional Service
PET CARE
Albany Pet CareAlbany Pet Care
SMS or call Vanessa0439 820 995
Insured and Police Clearedwww.albanypetcare.com.au
Est 2006 HOME SERVICE
We care for your pet while you're away.Great or Small, Food, Water and Exercise.
DOG WALKING AVAILABLE ANY TIME
• RANGE HOODS • WOOD FIRE HEATERS• SKYLIGHTS • EXHAUST VENTS
• OUTDOOR KITCHENS
Albany & Great Southern | 45 Harding Road 0428 447 154 • www.ventroair.com
ASBESTOSRoof removal from $30.00 M2*Replacement with Colorbond
including Anticon from $48.00 M2*Fence removal from $30.00 LM*
Fence replacement with Colorbond or Timber of your choice.
P.M.A. DEMO 0428 416 045
[email protected]*Conditions apply LIC# WARA 1821
• Gutters • Wall Cladding
• Roof Restorations • New Roofs
• Water Tanks
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4D Delivery & Hiab Services
• 15,000 GMV • 9 Metre Tray • 3 Tonne Hiab Lift
Philip BaneManaging Director
0437 900 430
fun spot
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Research has found that because it makes you think positive thoughts, throwing salt over your shoulder can actually prevent bad luck, or at least give you better luck than the guy behind you.
Jimmy Fallon
It would be kinda embarrassing trying to explain what an appetizer is to someone from a starving country. “Yeah, the appetizer. That’s the food we eat before we have our food… No, no, you’re thinking of dessert. That’s food we eat after we have our food.”
Jim Gaffi gan
Phone9842 2788
to advertise
Phone9842 2788
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Phone9842 2788
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ELEVATORS/LIFTS
FOAM
ServicingAlbany andSurrounding Rural Areas
LIC NO. EC 10015 ABN. 49 267 588 902
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GARDENING
GARAGE DOORS
GENERAL STORE
HIRE
HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT
GUTTER CLEANING
HANDYMAN
Tom BaileyA friendly, professional and effi cient
vacuum gutter cleaning service.Fully insured.
E: [email protected]: 0418 950 380 PO Box 718, Albany WA 6330
• Industrial • Commercial• Domestic • Rural
• Installations and Maintenance
EFTPOS Available
Call Todd0419 300 0340419 300 034
Breaksea ElectricalQuality Workmanship GuaranteedEC 7231
RYSTAL
LASSGCWINDOWS & DOORS
BROKEN WINDOW?
No Problem!
CALL 98 425 425
Phone 9842 2788to advertise
GSP WORKFORCEspecialising in commercial
gardening and cleaning service
9842 [email protected] • www.gsp.org.au
Proudly providing employment opportunities for people with disability,
illness & injuries.
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATIONS, UPGRADES,
DOMESTIC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, REFRIGERATION, FARMING, HOUSING
NO CALL-OUT FEES & FREE QUOTES
KRIS CRAMER: 0428 417 [email protected]
EC 011287
GLASS SUPPLIERSPeter - Jarred - Clint
Glass - Glazing - Mirrors- Mirror Robe Doors
- Shower Screens - Splash Backs- Commercial Frames- Bradnams Domestic
Windows & Doors - Double Glazing
27 Minna Street, Albany
Ph: 9841 7555Fax: 9841 7464
157a Chester Pass Road, AlbanyPh: 9841 3627 | Mob: 0427 447 523
FOAM CUT TO SIZE
• Compactors • Generators • Lighting Towers • Portable Toilets • Pumps • Scaffold • Concrete Equipment • Mini Loader • Gardening & Lawn Care
9841 1257118 Chester Pass Road, Albany
Quality Equipment. Professional Service.
Machinery & Construction Hire
Gutter Replacement/RepairsHouse Maintenance
0419 983 114
T: 9841 4200 • 13 Cockburn Road, Albany
Sales, Service, HireSales, Service, HireCall for a FREE Call for a FREE Product Guide Product Guide
13 Cockburn Road, AlbanyPh: 9842 8844
Design, supply and installation
of quality elevators
We also service and repair
557 Albany Hwy • Albany • 9841 1838
OPEN 7 DAYS 6am - 8.30pm
• Great Coffee • Homemade Pies • Fuel• Bottleshop & more
• Lawn Mowing• Weeding • Hedging• Pruning • Mulching
• Yard Clean-ups
Call Ben 0437 156 250
Colonial Garden Services
ELECTRICAL
4a/5 Cockburn Road, Albany WA 6330
www.radio-rentals.com.au
131 181
LAWNMOWING
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOCKSMITH
Hands On Hands On Property MaintenanceProperty Maintenance
Ph: 9841 1371 Mob: 0437 411 377Email: [email protected]
Call David & Nancy for mowing & much more
Handyman & General Maintenance Services
Servicing the Great Southern region specialising in carpentry work plus...• Caravan & Mobile Home Repairs & Renovations
• Gutter Cleaning • Water Blasting • Rubbish Removal • Wall Tiling • Bathroom Regrouting • High Pressure Roof
& Driveway Cleaning • Concrete Cutting• Water Proofi ng Old Tanks & Rusty Roofs • Small Paint Jobs
• Holes in Walls • Jack Hammer • Post Hole Borer
Police & Working with Children clearancePhone Rosco 0447 199 995
We will do the jobs others won’t touch. No job too big or small. 24/7FIREBREAKS
Rural & Urban Land ServicesNo job too big or small
Firebreaks, Slashing, Mulching, Rotary Hoeing, Bulldozing, Stump Removal, Loader-Rake, Grab
Bucket, Grab Forks, Block & Farm Clean-ups, Spreading Lime & Fertiliser, Loader, Leg Bins OK,
Plantations OK.David Poultney 0447 389 160
www.ruralandurbanlandservices.com.au
MOWINGMOWINGMOWINGMOWINGSSimplyimply
ALL ASPECTS OFGARDEN MAINTENANCEPHONE EDDIE 0419 957 274
We can help you enjoy your garden
Contact Adrian for Lawn Mowing Whipper Snipping
Mobile: 0401 905 036
FISHING TACKLE
40 Stirling TerraceTel: 9841 1231Fax: 9841 7815
Email: [email protected]
ALBANY RODS & TACKLE* TACKLE * BAIT * ROD & REEL REPAIRS
* CUSTOM RODS BUILT * KEYS CUT
Extra CareGARDENING & LAWN SERVICES
Call Simon on 0428 654 [email protected]
MOWING · MAINTENANCE · WEEDINGPRUNING · CHIPPING · MULCHING
CLEAN UP · ORGANIC FOCUSPOLICE CLEARANCE & FULLY INSURED
DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS
73 Cockburn Rd Tel 9841 3739
LARGEST RANGE OF KEYS IN ALBANY
SPECIALISTS IN :
Domestic, Commercial & Automotive
LOCKSMITHAlbany Security Supplies
Call Mick - 0410 513 544
Spraying & weeding Hedging Block clearing Large lawns & areas Yard clean-ups Mulching
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MAINTENANCE
Home Mak er
Dave Freeman• Fencing • Bathrooms/showers renovated
• High-pressure cleaning • Carpentry/alterations• Tiling • Painting • Decks
Mobile: 0418 931 359 - Ph/Fax: 9844 7932
Registered Builder
Country Enquiries Welcome
Home Main te nance Serv ic es
PAINTING
Professional interior & exterior painting. Excellent team in Albany &
surrounding areas.
Ph 9525 4111for a FREE QUOTE Rego 8212
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available
fun spot
The New York City Department of Education says that only 26 percent of the city’s students in grades three through eight passed the English portion on a recent standardised test. But on the bright side, they’re too bad at math to realise how bad that is.
Jimmy Fallon
CLASSIFIEDS 9842 2787 DEADLINES: Display & Lineage ads 4pm Tuesday
traderCLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE
Display & Lineage 5pm TUESDAY. Until Sold rebooking - 4pm TUESDAYAll advertisements are accepted on the following Terms and Conditions.
1. The Great Southern Weekender has the right to refuse to publish or republish any advertisement without giving any reason therefore.2. No liability shall be incurred by The Weekender by reason of any amendments to or error or inaccuracy in, or the partial or total omission of an advertisement or by reason of delay or default or from any
other cause whatsoever, provided that if an error occurs which in the opinion of The Weekender clearly lessens the value of the advertisement and the advertiser notifi es The Weekender of the error within fi ve (5) days of when the error appeared, then one correct insertion will be made without charge.
*UNTIL SOLD CONDITIONSFirst 75 characters, or part thereof including spaces: $27 - OR - fi rst 75 characters, or part thereof including spaces, PLUS a photo for 2 weeks and lineage-only thereafter: $44. Each additional 25 characters, or part thereof: $2.75. All adverts must be pre-paid. Ads are restricted to private advertisers, and will be run for two consecutive weeks. If your item does not sell within that two-week period you MUST RE-BOOK it prior to the booking deadline of 4.00pm Tuesday. These ads must be reconfi rmed each week thereafter. If more than one week lapses the item will be deemed sold, and the ad cannot be repeated unless paid for. Once published the ONLY thing to change will be the PRICE. Not included in the offer are any business ads, rental hire, employment etc for the purpose of ongoing profi t. Any real estate ads or garage sales are also excluded as are references to internet sites or businesses. ONLY ONE ITEM PER UNTIL SOLD AD.
SELL IT FASTER 9842 2787F: 9842 2789E: [email protected] Stead Road, Albany
Run your ad until sold.
Pay the one low price.*
LINEAGE: (excluding Until Sold ads)
First 75 characters (or part thereof), including spaces ....$12Each additional 25 characters (or part thereof) ............$2.50Minimum cash charge .....................................................$12DISPLAY:$9.50 per single column, centimetre. Minimum - 3cmDiscount rates available for employment display ads.
BIRTHS
BIRTHDAYS
CELEBRANTS
BOATS
CLEANING
CARAVANS
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
WEEKENDER TRADER‘Until Sold’
deals availablePhone 9842 2787 Employment continues on next page
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Announce your new arrival in the WeekenderAnnounce your new arrivavall in the Weekender
First three lines FREE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY messages start from only $12 in The Weekender. Call 9842 2787.
ACCREDITED celebrant, Gaye Morton. 0417 907 454. Ceremonies for all occasions.
The Bethany Family caring for your family
9841 7177All hours
1 Prior StreetProudly Albany owned & operated
11.5FT Heron sailing dinghy. Wood with fore & mainsail, trailer, life jackets. $800. 0427 387 552.
12FT alum. dinghy with trailer, lic, 6hp Johnson. $1,600 ono. 9841 8705.
14X6FT alum. Bermuda boat on trailer, 20hp Honda 4 stroke, in good condition. $8,500. 9841 7207.
SAVAGE dinghy 4.55, good trailer, near new Suzuki 30hp. No safety gear. $5,500. 0427 984 411.
SEA-DOO Jetski GTX LTD iS 255, 2007, Super charged. $9,990 ono. 0438 841 663.
SKIPPER’S Ticket, Albany & Gt Sthn. Boat supplied free, 1 on 1 or groups, 7 days a week. Mark, 0428 429 911.
COROMAL Element 552. Brand new Sept 2016, used once, off-road, 2 solar panels, Q/B, ensuite, all extras, 12 months licence. $55,000. 0439 099 862.
COROMAL pop-top, 16’, 1992, fully equip,with R/O awning & mini mover. Ready to go, very tidy. $7,500. 9841 3182.
COROMAL pop-top 600. 2003, dual axle, R/O awning, annexe, 3-way fridge/freezer, separate freezer, m/wave, A/C, lounge, L-shape dining, twin bed. Reluctant sale. $21,000. Bargain, make an offer. 0407 478 041.
COROMAL Princeton 543, 2006, 17’6”x8’ tandem, sgl beds, A/C, ex cond, R/O awning, many extras. $19,900. 0447 799 992.
FIFTH wheeler, 30ft, 2006. Custom painted, triple slide-outs, GMC crew cab, 6.6L turbo diesel, auto. Must sell, make an offer. Will sell fi fth wheeler separately as live-in accom. barbermidee.com.au. 0429 925 930.
JAYCO Dove camper. 1986, sleeps six. 3-way fridge, full annexe, all screens and canvas roof replaced. $5,990 ono. 0400 171 751.
MILLARD 18 ft Eclipse Pop-top, 2000. Tandem axle, battery, R/O awning, island bed, R/C A/C, microwave, 3-way fridge, full annexe, good cond. $16,500 ono. 0427 668 060.
MOTORHOME Toyota Hilux, 1989 with shower, TV etc. Very good condition. $14,000 ono. 0427 059 126.
PARAMOUNT Delta, 19.6ft, 2006, dual axle, R/O awning & full annexe, island D/B, 3-way fridge, new m/wave, full stove, A/C. $22,500 ono. 9844 7257.
ROADSTAR 15ft pop-top, 2 S/B, 3-way fridge, exc cond. $8,500. 0408 955 759.
TOYOTA Coaster motorhome. 1993, LWB, 6cyl diesel, 5sp man. Set up for 2, 4 solar panels, good tyres all round. $20,000 ono. 0458 126 881.
TRAVELLER Penthouse, 2007, 21’ 6”, top of the range, full ensuite, lots of extras, too many to list. Inspection will impress. $45,000. For more info ph 0428 401 226.
BLUE’S Pressure Cleaning. 24hrs. Houses, driveways, walls, machinery, trucks. 0466 638 549.
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
Cleaner – Aged CareAlbany, WA
Craigcare is a Residential Aged Care facility and we are committed to providing quality services and a warm and caring environment.
We are currently seeking a casual relief Cleaner to join the dedicated team at our Albany facility.
Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Routine and project cleaning tasks according to established cleaning schedules;
• Cleaning tasks including mopping and vacuuming fl oors, damp dusting, waste management, restocking of supplies, collection of soiled linen and clothing as required; and
• Completion of cleaning tasks according to infection control and occupational health and safety requirements including safe storage and the use of cleaning chemicals.
The successful applicants must possesess the following:
• Experience in cleaning tasks such as mopping, vacuuming and damp dusting;
• Previous experience in a Residential Aged Care Environment (desirable);
• Certifi cate II or III in Cleaning (desirable);• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;• Strong organisational skills;• Ability to work well in a team environment and competently as
an individual; and• A sound knowledge of safe chemical handing.
The successful applicants are required to supply a current National Police Clearance (dated within 3 years).
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send a cover letter and current resume to [email protected]. For more information about this role, please contact Peggy Winston, Facility Manager on 9844 5700. Applications for this role will close at 5pm, Monday 6th March 2017.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
ALBANY DENTAL CENTRE26-28 Campbell Road, ALBANY.
9841 1238
Albany Dental Centre have a position available for a part-time Dental Assistant.
Experience in dental assisting essential.
If you think you are suitable for this position please email your CV to practice2@albanydental centre.com.auor call Jann 9841 1238 business hours 8am – 5pm.
Monday - Thursday
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Personal Care Workers Albany, WA
Casual Positions
Craigcare is a Residential Aged Care facility where our mission is to serve our residents and care recipients in a manner which will enhance their quality of life.
We are currently seeking experienced casual Personal Care Workers to join the dedicated team at our Albany facility.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Provide personal care to assist residents to maintain their independence and dignity related to activities of daily living and lifestyle according to their individual care plans; and
• Contribute to hotel services by checking residents’ daily menu requirements, attend to meal preparation and delivery of refreshments.
To be successful in this position, you must possess:
• A Certifi cate III in Aged Care (essential),• A current First Aid certifi cate (desirable),• A minimum of six months’ experience in aged care,• The ability to work well in a team environment,• A commitment in providing optimum residential care and
excellent services for the aged,• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,• Basic computer skills, and• Be able to work across a 7-day roster (AM, PM & ND).
Please note that 457 visa sponsorships will not be offered for these casual positions.
All successful applicants are required to supply a current National Police Clearance (dated within 3 years).
If you are passionate in providing high quality care and services, please submit a current resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. For more information about this role, please contact Peggy Winston, Facility Manager on 9844 5700. Applications for this role will close at 5pm, Monday 6th March 2017.
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
St ClareFamily & Occupational Practice
PHYSIOTHERAPISTSmall family clinic with a large number of corporate accounts
requiring a physiotherapist. Monday to Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm with hours expected to increase quickly.
You will be supported by one full-time and one part-time doctor, admin staff and a practice nurse. We have a high volume of functional and fi tness assessments along with
normal practice clients.
$35 to $45 per hour depending on experience.
We are a friendly practice and pride ourselves on working well as a team. If this sounds like something you would like to be
involved with, please contact Helen on 9841 8102 or [email protected]
WATER FILTERS
WINDOWTINTING
Kandoo WindscreensKandoo Windscreens• Household • Automotive
• Commercial
Contact Stephen9844 8416 - 0418 958 889
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Phone9842 2788
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Foundation ElectricalEC11478
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INSTALLATION• Drinking Water Analysis • Bench Top
• Under Bench • Water Softening • Replacement Cartridges
9841 3671 • 43-45 Sanford Rd, Albany
WATERCARTING
0477 126 2640477 126 264
Be part of the good times and great classic hits with Albany’s better gold mix from the 60s, 70s & 80s For enquiries on a specialised, cost-effective advertising campaign to suit your business callLata Wright on 0409 449 110 or 9842 9937 or Kira Mead on 0429 418 192 or 9842 9937.
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A Canadian psychologist is selling a video that teaches you how to test your dog’s IQ. Here’s how it works: If you spend $12.99 for the video, your dog is smarter than you.
Jay Leno
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NOTICESPUBLIC
NOTICESSSANGYONG Korando, 2012, AWD SUV, 2L turbo diesel, 6SP auto, Bluetooth, aux, USB, radio, nudge bar, tow bar, side steps, headlight protectors, electric brakes. Exc cond, new car warranty, roadside assist. FSH. $14,000. 0402 780 395.
VY Commodore sedan 2004. Good kms, 4 mths rego, ex cond. $5,500. 0427 873 677.
WANTED: 740 Volvo wagon rear door, prefer white. 0405 700 080.
MOTORCYCLES1984 Suzuki 185, spare motor, licensed. $575. 9844 6243.
HARLEY, 2010, Sporty, good cond, 18,000km, VH pipes, stage 1 hypercharger, many extras. $10,500 ono. 9841 3543.
SUZUKI Bandit 2008, 1250cc, burgundy, 15,000km, ex cond, ABS, gear rack and sac, sports exhaust, lic 06/17. $5,950. 0427 451 560.
SUZUKI GSX 1250 FA, 2011. ABS bought new 2014, as new, never wet. $6,800. 0429 429 330.
TRUCKSHEAVY duty Isuzu truck body. 2.4x3.4 chequered fl oor and drop sides. $2,000. 0418 416 830.
PETSPUPPIES Powder-Puff X, ready 24th Feb. $400 ea. 0427 531 206.
WANTED Hen Regent parrot. Male Blue Princess parrot. 0488 903 718.
CARS
PROPOSED LEASE
PORTION CROWN RESERVE 878,
CHEYNE BEACHIn accordance with section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Albany, subject to submissions, hereby proposes to enter into a new lease for accommodation associated with the Fishing Industry at Cheyne Beach on portion of reserve 878 for a term of 21 years with an annual rental of $2,750.00 plus GST for the following tenant commencing 1 January 2017:
Trevor Wheatcroft Lot 7, Cheyne Road
The City of Albany invites submissions in relation to the above lease. Submissions should be in writing and lodged with the undersigned no later than 5.00pm Thursday 2 March 2017.
Chief Executive Offi cerCity of Albany PO Box 484ALBANY WA 6331
KING River Playgroup AGM, Sun 26th Feb, 10:30am at King River Hall. All current & future members welcome.
The Bureau of Meteorology gives no warranty of any kind whether express, implied, stat-utory or otherwise in respect to the availability, accuracy, cur-rency, completeness, quality or reliability of the information or that the information will be fi t for any particular purpose or will not infringe any third party Intellectual Property rights.The Bureau’s liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from use of, or reli-ance on, the information is en-tirely excluded.
WeekenderTides Information
Are you ready?Scheme water cannot be guaranteed during a bushfireWater Corporation is prepared for bushfire season. However, we cannot guarantee that water pressure or water supply will be maintained in the event of a bushfire. Extreme demand, fire damage and power cuts can all result in a total loss of water.
If you plan to stay and defend your property during a bushfire, you must have your own independent water supply and pumping capability, and must not rely on scheme water.
Full details about how to prepare for the bushfire season can be found at emergency.wa.gov.au
100% Chemical Free!Heirloom Tomatoes
and Fruit & Veg
7 DAYS WEEK1436 Millbrook Road, King River
FARM FRESHMILLBROOK
0448 776 614
Dr Michael Lyons, BDS FRACDS andDr Tina Morris, BDS (Hons)
are pleased to welcomeDr Sivitra Sivarajan, BDS (UWA)
to Amity Dental Centre.
Immediate appointments available9841 5653
REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATEREAL ESTATESTORAGE
FOR LEASE FOR SALE
SITUATIONS WANTED
WANTED TO LEASESHED 80m2, $7,700pa
all inclusive, easy access. Centennial Park. 0417 174 313.
STORAGE shed/workshop. 215m2, Graham Street. Price negotiable. 0419 957 207.
HOME for sale Middleton Beach. 39 Golf Links Road. 9842 1828 or 0458 441 828.
LIFESTYLE, 100 acres. Sheds, accommodation, soaks, dam, bore, ute. Enquiries 9845 3080.
LEASE land wanted. 50-500 acres. Prefer Albany – Porongurups. John 0477 721 317.
PAINTER 30 yrs exp, small or large jobs, quality work. 0474 130 166.
BUDGET self-storage units, from $25 p/w (month min), avail now. Ideal Storage. 9842 2395.
CITY Centre Secure Storage, 52 Cockburn Rd, Albany, 18m2 & 21m2 units available now. Payment options. Call Derek at Wellington & Reeves. 9841 1455.
SEA Containers, 20ft. $2,500 +GST. Storage Solutions WA. 0417 975 915.
community noticesGarden Club
TWO Rivers Garden Group will meet at 83 Willyung Road, on Thursday, February 16, at 10am. Morning tea of cakes, sandwiches, scones, tea and coffee for $7.50.
U3ATHE University of the Third
Age will meet on Friday, Feb-ruary 17, at 2pm, at the Mu-seum of the Great Southern, to hear photographer Jenny Feast. Phone 9844 7404.
WalkingOVER 50s walking group
will meet on Saturday, Febru-ary 18, at 8.15am, to car pool at Coraki Park for a walk at Two People Bay. Contact 9844 8536 after 6.00pm.
OVER 50s easy pace walk-ers will meet on Saturday, February 18, at 9.30am, at the gazebo left off Frenchman Bay Road for a walk in the area. BYO morning tea. Contact 9847 4462.
ApplesRAINBOW Coast Neigh-
bourhood Centre will host a heritage apple festival on Saturday, February 18, at 2pm, at Humphreys Street, Lockyer. Phone 9841 8254.
CarsVETERAN Car Club mem-
bers will meet at the Kitson Road club rooms, on Sunday, February 19, at 10.00am, for a social run and barbecue. Con-tact 0403 681 554.
CheeseTHE Cheese Club will meet
for lunch on Sunday, Febru-ary 19, at noon, at Windrush Winery, 801 Hay River Road, Mount Barker. Phone 0418 806 947.
CollectorsALBANY Collectors Club
will meet on Sunday, February 19, at 1.30pm, at WA Museum Co-op Room, to discuss the item: “Jugs”. Phone 9841 4621.
CyclingOVER 50s cycling group will
meet on Wednesday, February 22, at 9am, at Eyre Park, or Coraki Park, at 9.30 for the Nanarup, Hunton Road Ride, a distance of 46km or 26km. Coffee at Don’s. Contact 0418 647 897.
OVER 50s easy riders will meet on Wednesday, February 22, at 9am, at Orana Coles, for a ride to Middleton Beach via Emu Point. Contact 0429 453 085.
MarketsSCOTS craft markets will be
held on Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, from 9am to 3pm, in Scots Hall, lower York Street. Devonshire teas are available. Call 9841 1681.
THE outdoor craft markets will be held on Saturday, March 4, from 8am to 1pm, in St. Johns Church grounds. Enquiries to 9841 8212.
LeukaemiaFRIENDS of the Leukemia
Foundation will host a charity golf day (three-person Am-brose) on Sunday, March 12, at Riverview Golf Club. $90 per team. Contact 0428 441 227.
PhotographyALBANY Photographic So-
ciety will host “improving photographic skills” on Sat-urday, March 18, from 1 to 5pm, and Sunday, March 19, from 2 to 6pm, at the RSL rooms, Stirling Tce. Enquiries to 9844 7346.
Breast cancerENCORE free program for
breast cancer survivors starts on Wednesday, March 22, at 4pm, at Albany Health Campus hydrotherapy pool. Enrolments required phone 0416 024 250.
MeetingOVER 50s next General
Meeting will be held on March 25, at 1.30pm, in Scots Hall.
CollectorsALBANY Collectors Club
needs collectables and sales for the 2017 Open Exhibition of Australian Heritage, this Easter, April 15 and 16, at PCYC Sanford Road. Phone 9842 2915.
CyclingBELLES On Bikes is a social
riding group for women of all ages offering short and long ride options. The Belles meet every Wednesday at 9am. Con-tact 0429 983 610.
PlaygroupKING River Playgroup in-
vites parents with children aged 0 to 5 to come along to a beautiful sensory playground in bush surroundings. Contact 0438 945 604.
SeniorsBROADBAND for Seniors
is held regularly at Worklink in the Centrelink building on Peels Place. Call 9841 7741.
Snake removalIF YOU need a venomous
snake or other reptile removed, free licensed reptile relocators are available. Call 0409 753 997.
ElvisELVIS Fans meet at the
Women’s Rest Centre, lower York Street, on the second Sunday of each month at 2pm. Details on 9841 7131.
BadmintonALBANY Badminton Club
will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 8pm at PCYC. Enquiries to 0407 916 854.
BridgeALBANY Bridge Club meets
in Mill Street on Tuesday at 10am, Thursdays at 1pm and Fridays at 7pm. Classes avail-able. Call 9841 2642.
CraftTHE Redmond Stitchers meet
every Tuesday from 10am to 3pm at the Redmond Progress Hall, Redmond-Hay River Road. BYO lunch. Phone 9842 5377.
Al-AnonIF your home is unhappy
because someone drinks too much we can help you. Contact 9844 8148 after 5pm.
Men’s shedsKATANNING Men’s Shed
meets every Wednesday at 9am at the shed behind Stocko’s. Contact 9821 2197.
TAMBELLUP Men’s Shed meets every Wednesday at 1pm. Contact 9842 7544.
DepressionTHE Depression Support
Network Albany is open from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Thursday, 39 Mokare Rd, Spencer Park. Contact Jo 0428 289 578.
Civilian widowsCIVILIAN widows meet
every fourth Thursday, at the White Star Hotel, at 12 noon for lunch. For more informa-tion phone 9841 8920.
Art groupALBANY Art Group will
meet on Mondays at 10am in the art room at the VAC. Details on 9842 8820.
Bereaved parentsCOMPASSIONATE Friends,
a bereaved parents support group, meets at 7pm on the third Monday each month at The Lighthouse, 39 Albert Street, Albany. Phone 9842 1519 between 9am and 3pm for details.
Rock and RollALBANY Rock and Roll
Club meets every Sunday at the Albany Bowling Club between 5 and 7pm. Contact 0429 464 362 or www.clubrock.org.au
Tae Kwon DoALBANY’S World Tae
Kwon Do Federation affili-ated club trains on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Nights. Call 0477 288 603.
ArcheryRAINBOW Coast Archers
now shoot on Saturdays, with a 12.30pm muster and 1pm start,
at Simpson Road, off Chester Pass Road, with free coaching. Contact 9844 7938.
MarketsMANYPEAKS Indoor Mar-
ket is held on the third Sunday of every month, between 10am and 2pm, in the community hall. Stallholder enquiries are welcome. Call 0419 935 155 for more information.
Alzheimer’sHAWTHORN House, now on
Henry Street in Milpara, has support groups for those sup-porting someone with memory loss due to dementia. Details on 9841 3755.
Parkinson’s diseasePARKINSON’S Support
Group meets on the fi rst Tues-day of each month, at Lotteries House, at 10am. Queries to 9841 8997.
Family historyRESEARCH your family his-
tory at Albany Public Library. Volunteer help is available, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 9.30am to noon. Contact 9841 7446.
SwimmingALBANY Master Swimmers
meet at ALAC, on Sundays, at 1pm, or offer instruction, with a qualifi ed swimming instruc-tor, on Wednesdays at 6.30pm. Phone 9844 9401.
Speak confi dentlyFIND your voice. Southern
Star Speaking Club meets at the Albany Bridge Club, at 6.15pm, every Wednesday ex-cept for school holidays. Phone 0419 915 772.
SeniorsALBANY Senior Citizens
Centre Hall, (behind Town Hall) hosts Choir on Mon-days, at 1.30pm; Pilates on Mondays, at 10.30am and Thursdays at 9am; Carpet Bowls, on Tuesdays, at 1pm; Exercise to Music, on Wednes-days at 11.00am; Bingo, on Thursdays, at 1pm. The Din-ing Room is open daily from
11.30am to 1pm. Enquiries to 9841 2168 dur-
ing business hours.Fishing
FISHABILITY invites people with disabilities to participate in regular monthly fishing days in the Albany area. They supply fi shing rods, bait and tackle. Contact 0413 296 606 or info.albany@fi sherswithdis-abilities.org.au
AutismAUTISM Support Network
Albany is a support group for parents and family carers of individuals with autism. Meet-ings are held fi rst Thursday of the month (except school holi-days). Contact 0439 569 324.
CadetsTHE Australian Air Force
Cadets are seeking new cadets. Phone 9841 5157.
ScoutsK ATA N N I N G S C O U T
Section meets fortnightly on Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm in the Scout Hall, Conroy Street. Children aged 10 to 15 years welcome. Contact 9822 1501.
Young MumsMUM’S The Word parent-
ing group for mums aged 15 to 23 years meets on Mon-days, 11.45am to 2.45pm, and Wednesdays, 12 to 3pm, at the Rainbow Coast Neighbour-hood Centre. Contact 9841 8254 or email [email protected]
Musicians wantedALBANY City Wind En-
semble has openings for wind, brass and percussion players. Some instruments may be supplied. Please contact 0419 098 475.
Country WomenCWA Albany now has two
monthly meetings: the third Sunday at 10am, and the fourth Friday at 1pm, at CWA Hall, Serpentine Road. Contact 9844 8459.
GARAGE SALE
WANTED
WANTED
GARDENING
LIVESTOCK
MACHINERY
CARS
CARS
HEALTH & WELLBEING
FOR SALE
SELL IT FAST 9842 2787
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EMPLOYMENT
CASUAL worker req. Apply with resume to Jesters, Lockyer Ave. Ask for Carol.
STORE person/ delivery driver. HR lic, forklift an advantage. To apply email resume to: [email protected] or 0407 905 781. Previous applicants need not apply.
TFS Corporation Ltd (TFS) is the world’s leading specialist sandalwood grower, with over 12,180 hectares of Indian sandalwood established in the tropics of Northern Australia and owner of renowned sandalwood oil distiller Mt Romance located 14km from the city of Albany in the Great Southern Region in WA.
The positionWe are recruiting for an experienced, highly motivated, and target-driven sales professional to develop and enhance our business and customer base. The successful candidate will work directly under the Head of Global and Retail Products and alongside existing members of staff. The position is full-time Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week (and occasional weekend work when required).
The roleA prerequisite for the role is to have previous experience in retail and wholesale sales, promotion, data capture (including taking and entering sales orders) and daily reporting. This position will be required to assist our exclusive export customers with ingredient enquiries and registration in their respective countries, in placing orders and organising freight, and to grow the business by fi nding new customers, including cold calling, visiting rural areas and attending trade fairs.
Key Accountabilities• Manage customer relationships with DM, Wholesale and
Export customers• Manage sales order of products for DM, Wholesale and
Export cusomers• Manage sales promotions in conjunction with Marketing Manager• Ensure DM & Wholesale customer databases are maintained and
kept accurate• Be aware of any stock issues (remove/add to online site and
wholesale price lists)• Answer incoming calls, as you will be the fi rst port of call
into the business
Desirable knowledge and skills required:• Previous experience in the wholesale and retail industry• Experience in using Excel, Word and Outlook • Navision sales and stock-control program (experience preferred
but training will be provided)• Keen eye for detail • Excellent communication, conversational and interpersonal skills• Ability to follow and administer instructions• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Applications close 20th February 2017Applications can be emailed to [email protected], or hand delivered or posted in an envelope marked to HR Department Mt Romance Australia
Pty Ltd, 2 Down Road, ALBANY WA 6330.
Manager Wholesale and Direct Marketing Albany
TAXI DRIVERS T endorsement required on licence. Weekday/Weekend, day and night work available.
Email bonafi [email protected]
42 INCH LG fl atscreen TV and eco furniture stand with drawers. $450 for both. 0439 910 875.
ANTIQUE bookcase, original wood. 91cm wide x 99cm high x 17.5cm deep. $95. 0439 910 875.
CHEAP jarrah slabs, some size timber. 120 Mueller St (Cnr Tate St). 9841 4104.
CHIPPER/SHREDDER 6.5hp B/S, USA made, NEW $695 inc GST. 9892 7700.
2016 and previous years’ “Classic Motor Event” posters also available at The Great Southern Weekender, 107 Stead Road.
$10 each. Cash only. 9842 2788.
2016 POSTERS AVAILABLE NOW
ELEC recliner $700 (half cost price) fl at-lock sewing mach, $250. Blind hemming mach, $250. Both new cond. 0447 671 618.
FURN 2 Sanderson linen recliner rockers, cream fl oral, as new, $300 ea. 1 blue velvet 2 motor control disability chair, $500. Grandfather clock, teak, $300. 0439 099 862.
HAY good quality, new season, 5’6” baroota wonder wheat rolls. $88 inc GST. 9834 3038 or 0427 343 038.
HOMEBREW supplies, beer, wine, spirits, Great Southern Supplies, Brooks Garden Shopping Centre Albany, 9841 5700.
9841 21999841 2199
iPhone SE Space Grey 64gb
As new condition. $650. Phone 041 9911 721
LOG splitters, 28 tonne, 6.5hp Kohler, horizontal/vertical split, NEW $2,285 inc GST. 9892 7700.
MOTOCADDY S3 electric golf buggy with extras, $700. 0409 080 317.
PEA straw garden mulch, excellent quality, compact easy-to-handle bales, $9 a bale del to Albany, or pick-up on farm, $8 a bale. Supplying Albany & surrounds for 20 years. Web: bjspeastraw.com.au 9851 4069.
PEA straw, no weeds, exc garden mulch, $10 bale del. 0428 447 967 or 9864 9049.
PIG mulch, organic, weed-free, Mt Barker $260, Albany $300, Denmark $360. 9851 1050.
RIDGWAY Seeds - Rye grass specials. Long & sort season Rye grass. Feb 27th pick-up. Bulk lots. 0428 532 072.
VEGIES: Tomatoes, beans, zucchini, strawberries & much more. Picked daily at Red & Green Spot, Ulster Rd.
WHITE desk with shelving, $30. 0407 754 720.
LISTEN TO WEEKENDER
GARAGE SALESevery Friday 10 - 10.30am
repeated Saturday & Sunday between 7.30 - 8am on
FRI 9-5, Sat 8-12, Muir St. Des’s plants, indoor & outdoor, h/hold goods, etc.
FRI 2-5, Sat 8-12, Bohemia Rd. Cleaning out the shed, something for everyone.
SAT 8am, Maraveen Place, Denmark. Moving interstate. Timber, steel off- cuts, shed stuff, books, lots of misc.
SAT 8am, North Rd. Antiques, retro bric-a-brac, tall cactus, ferns, new cushions, carver oak chair, hobby items.
SAT 8-11am, Robinson Rd. Plants, Bromeliads of all kinds.
SAT 8am – 1pm, Townsend Street. Camping gear, h/hold/ furn, toys and lots more.
SAT 8-1, Warrenup Place. Combined sale. DVDs, books, kids’ clothing, ladies’ size 8-22, toys, k/ware, craft, dinghy, bric-a-brac and heaps more.
SAT 8-4, Katoomba Street. Something for everyone!
SAT 9am, Tomlinson Cres. H/hold, kitchen appliances, camping, dolls & bears.
SAT 11-1, Puget Court. Horse gear only.
SAT/SUN 8am, Lakeside Drive. Clothes, shoes, camp stove, toolbox, waders, foot spa.
SAT/SUN, 8:30am – late, Lower Denmark Rd, Cuthbert. Variety of parrots, camping gear, cupboards & lots of other goods.
SAT/SUN 9-3, Stirling Tce Indoor Markets. Antiques, collectables, gemstones, pet supplies, CDs, locally made furniture, woodwork, art, hats, babywear & gifts.
SUN 8-2, Hunter St, Emu Point. Antiques & collectables, woodwork, sea shells, rock collections, bottles, paintings, books, furniture.
SUN 8:30 – noon, McWhae Drive. Combined sale. H/hold, linen, books, m/b helmet, toys/games, bric-a-brac, ladies’/kids’ clothes & much more.
SUN 9-2, Agonis Gardens, Yakamia. H/hold, giftware, clothes, shoes, jewellery and more.
WEEKENDER garage sale posters available when you book and pay for your garage sale notice.
WANTED
Any condition.working or not.
9851 2306
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anniversary,dome clocksfor collector
GRAND THEFT AUTO V for PS4
0447 773 193JASON Verstain wax polish for outside woodwork. This is a discontinued product, any leftover quantity considered. 9845 1210.
RUNNING or not. Toyota Hilux/ Landcruisers & vans. Small trucks of all makes. Cash paid, will pick up. 0415 671 979.
WTB: Nintendo 64. SNES, Atari 2600, consoles and games. Cash paid $$$. 0428 186 022.
GARDENING, CLEAN-UPS & SMALL MAINTENANCE
• Gardening • Pruning • Spraying Weeds
• General Clean-ups & Rubbish Removal
• Small Maintenance Jobs • Tap Washers Replaced
• Gutters Cleaned • Small Welding Jobs
Phone Neil 9841 6568 or 0459 223 064
0428 552 247Nornalup, Western Australia
PPURE AGED URE AGED PIGGY PIGGY POO POO
(with straw)
Does your garden need some tender loving compost?
PROFESSIONAL remedial & relaxation massage & refl exology. Foot massage therapy. Week days, weekends & after hours by appointment. Barbara 0497 021 810.
LIMOUSIN bulls, exc confi rmation & temperament. Registered, BVD & semen tested, grass fed. Terikye Limousin Stud. Manypeaks area. 0456 223 378 A/H 9846 1250.
OVERO yearling, gelded. White with splashes of red, APHA. Registerable, handled, quiet. Grow 15hh, $3,000 ono. 0408 099 587.
SUFFOLK fl ock rams, $400ea. Reg. stud Albany. 9845 1012 or 9845 1008.
Kioti Tractors
9841 2199
Available at:Available at:
MCCULLOCH ride-on lawnmower, 9hp, 26inch cut, new condition. $1,100. 9848 2653.
1997 Falcon sdn. Genuine 190,000 km. Needs head gasket, suit b/yard mech or spare parts. 3 mths rego, good tyres. $600 ono. 9841 3450.
1989 Volvo classic sedan – 360GLT. Good mechanical condition – regularly serviced. Good external and internal con-dition. Good tyres. Price: $750 ono. Phone Alice: 9853 2088
1997 V70 Volvo wagon, 7 seats, wrecking only- damage underneath. 0405 700 080.
1998 Hyundai Coupe 2L, tow bar, A/C, manual, 165,000 km, good tyres, rego, runs well. $2,250 ono. 0408 097 113.
2005 BA Falcon tray back. Dedicated gas, good cond. $5,000. 0408 955 759.
2007 Hyundai Sante Fe SX (4x4), CRDi turbo diesel, auto. $17,500. 0487 218 755.
2009 Nissan Tiida hatch. Auto, A/C, C/C, 180cc, VGC. $6,500. 0427 511 878.
VEHICLE FINANCE
• Competitive Rates
• Private Sale/Older Vehicles
ALBANY FINANCE LTD
9841 5100www.albanyfi nance.com.au
CHRYSLER 300C, SRT8, 6.1L Hemi, full elec, sunroof, 142,000 km, great car, buyer will not regret. $22,000 ono. 0488 422 103.
FIRESTONE, 4 x 185/70/R13, 1 x Pirelli 175/70/R13, Steel rims & trims, $30ea. 4 x Bridgestone 185/60/R14 mag rims, $40 ea. All near new. $270 ono the lot. 0448 673 606.
FREE - old car tyres, suitable for gardens. 9841 4734.
HOLDEN Astra CDTi, 2006, 4cyl, 1.9L TD, 6sp man, 5 dr, 5 seat hatch, 5.9L/100km, exc cond. $6,900. 0488 905 902.
HOLDEN Rodeo dual cab ute. Diesel, full service history, exc cond, many extras. $10,300 ono. 9844 7445.
HYUNDAI I30 wagon, 2011, VGC, 1 owner, 37,000 km. $10,500 ono. 9847 4493.
MAZDA 121 Metro, 2002, manual. $4,500. 9842 3580.
MAZDA Tribute, 2002, V6, AWD, auto, exc cond. 170,000 km. $4,500 ono. 0427 773 949.
NAVARA 2008 (reg 2009) D40, silver, dual cab, auto, diesel, 117,000 km, canopy, 2” lift with Bilstein shocks. Roo & tow bars. $19,000. 9842 2455 during work hours.
NISSAN Patrol 2003, fac-tory intercooled td42t, low 190,000km, alloy wheels with BFG tyres, two-way, roof rack etc. Very good cond. $30,000. 0428 989 677.
NISSAN X-Trail, 2011, 4x4, 2.5L petrol, A/C, 6sp auto, always serviced, new t/bar, good tyres, pearl white, VGC. $17,500 ono. 0428 416 152. A500 plates not incl in sale.
PROTON Coupe, good cond, rego till May. $2,500. 0415 742 513.
Visitor Services Offi cerWestern Australian Museum (Albany)
Web Search No: Pool Ref 11521
Level/Salary: $51,535 - $52,265pa (pro rata) GSGA 2016
Overlooking the picturesque Princess Royal Harbour, Museum of the
Great Southern is seeking a motivated and welcoming individual to join
the Visitor Services team that provides all front of house functions,
to enhance visitor’s experience of the museum. The position interacts
with visitors from a range of ages and backgrounds, including small
children, school groups, older citizens, people with disabilities or
special needs and international visitors.
This is for one (1) permanent part-time opportunity for 48 hours
per fortnight (0.63FTE). A pool will also be established for further
appointment up to 18 months.
To Access Detailed Information: visit jobs.wa.gov.au and key in
the Web Search No. 11521 or Ph: (08) 6552 7905 to be mailed
an information pack.
For Special Inquiries: Please contact Catherine Salmaggi on
(08) 9841 4844.
Location: Albany
Closing Date: Monday, 27 February 2017 at 4.00pm.
Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of Culture and the Arts
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• New & Used Car Servicing• Brake Repairs• Fuel Injection Servicing• General Repairs• Diff & Transmission
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96 Stead Rd, Albany 9842 5789
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ONE of the unfortunate facts of rebuild-ing cars is that it often costs more than you’d like to admit.
Trevor Southall might have found a loophole with his stunning 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air. “Everything we did cost $2,000,” he said.“The motor, $2,000. The under coat for the
body, $2,000. The top coat, $2,000. The upholstery, $2,000. The wheels and tyres, another $2,000.“Everything we did cost $2,000. So we sim-
ply call it ‘our $2,000 car’.”Whichever way you look at it, it has paid off
in many ways for Trevor and his wife Barbara.It’s done a wedding or two, it’s been “across
the paddock” three times and has been pro-viding them with the simple pleasure of driving
an old classic since they re-registered it 22 years ago.Trevor rebuilt it from the ground up over
eight years, and the story goes that one of his daughters turned up on her wedding day in a ’59 Cadillac that had “great big fi ns on the back that looked pretty cool”.So the hunt began for a suitable project that
was in Trevor and Barbara’s price range.Trevor found the shell of a Chevy with its
distinct tail fi ns in a state of disrepair in Perth. It was hand painted in Candy Apple Red and only had 14 coats on it.But the body was straight and that was all
he needed to get the nod to bring it home.He stripped it back to bare metal and be-
gan the long and patient rebuilding process, sourcing parts and information without the help of the internet.
Fortunately, the car was set up as a right-hand-drive from birth, having arrived in knock-down confi guration, with the body pressed in Canada.Testament to the job Trevor has done, the
car still looks mint 20 years after its rebirth.From any angle, the Chev catches the eye,
and it’s got one of the best looking back-ends in town.But as good as the car now looks on the
outside, it has the engine to match.Trevor’s experience in mechanics is directly
responsible for the smooth and quiet burble that emanates from under the hood. You’d be hard pressed to fi nd an engine that
runs smoother without a computer attached.Where the Chev was normally fi tted with a
283 and a two-speed automatic transmission,
he opted for a three-speed and a 307 giving it a bit more grunt for towing the caravan.Another clever and practical move was set-
ting the car up for LPG and unleaded fuel from day one to avoid adjustments while “Super” was phased out.Although he’s got a few years on the Chev,
Trevor laments that it’s in better shape than he is.He always gets a good response from the
passers-by at the Marina Cars and Coffee and various shows around the Great Southern and we’re sure that will continue.
– Hot Rod
Trevor’s Chevrolet rebuild still mint after twenty years
The Weekender, February 16, 2017 57sport
THE Royals and Sharks will be playing their home games at Centennial Ov-al’s new AFL-standard football oval this season.
Premier Colin Barnett officially opened the grounds and stadium with O’Connor MP Rick Wilson, WA Regional De-velopment Minister Terry Redman, Albany MLA Peter Watson and Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington on Sunday.
The Mayor thanked the state and Australian governments for their contributions to what he described as a major milestone in the sporting precinct redevelopment.
“This magnifi cent stadi-um will be the heart of the redeveloped Centennial Park sporting precinct,” he said.
“Given Albany’s popu-lation and importance as the region’s centre, our sporting facilities were well below the standard of sporting venues in much smaller towns and not what was expected of a regional city.
“This facility is now the region’s premier stadium.”
The $14 million football stadium and surrounding grounds has been com-pleted with a $8.25 million Commonwealth grant and $5.75 million from the state. It forms part of stage one of the $27 million Centennial Park redevel-opment towards which the state government has con-tributed a total of $16.75 million.
The stadium features a 442-seat grandstand, full commercial-grade kitchen and bar, outside broadcast facilities, multi-use meet-ing and function rooms seating 200, and a full-sized AFL fi eld with 250-lux WAFL grade lighting. Mayor Wellington said
there was still some work to complete on landscap-ing and preparing the oval turf while growing condi-tions were favourable.
“The more care and time given to the playing surface in this seasonal window before heavy use will ensure the turf holds up over the coming foot-ball season and beyond,” Mayor Wellington said.
“It will enable us to ex-plore any possible op-portunity to host a NAB Cup or WAFL fi xture next year.”
Royals Football Club and Albany Football Club will be co-tenants of the new football stadium and are expected to be able to start training on the ground in March.
Overall, the state govern-ment invested $16.75 mil-lion in the redevelopment project. This included a three-court extension to the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, develop-ment of a new playing
fi eld in the central precinct and the upgrade of Rail-ways Oval.
Centennial Park com-prises grounds for soccer, cricket, hockey and rugby and is a central focus for the Albany sporting com-munity.
“These facilities will be used by the whole com-munity in Albany and surrounds and will meet the needs of a wide range of sporting groups,” the Premier said.
“Community sporting facilities are places for people to improve their health and fi tness, but at the same time they are also about building con-nections with others.
“Active communities are more engaged and that in turn creates more liveable regions which are stronger, healthier, happier and safer.”
– Geoff Vivian
Regional Development Minister Terry Redman, Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington, O’Connor MP Rick Wilson and Premier Colin Barnett teamed up to cut the ribbon offi cially opening the facility.
Premier Colin Barnett with members of the Sharks Football Club.
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FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
ALBANY
19 21 25
DENMARK
19 21 25
MT BARKER
23 27 31
KATANNING
24 26 30
SUN and tide times on the South Coast are as follows. Tide times are printed for Albany. Add 15 minutes for Bremer Bay, subtract 15 minutes for Walpole.
Friday, February 17: Sunrise: 5.44am, Sunset: 7.01pm: Tides: 6.19am 0.45m, 1.13pm 0.82m, 6.22pm 0.69m, 10.52pm 0.73m.
Saturday, February 18: Sunrise: 5.45am, Sunset: 7pm: Tides: 6.04am 0.44m, 1.49pm 0.83m.
Sunday, February 19: Sunrise: 5.46am, Sunset: 6.58pm. Tides: 5.55am 0.44m, 2.49pm 0.82m.
Monday, February 20: Sunrise: 5.47am, Sunset: 6.57pm. Tides: 5.32am 0.43m, 8.05pm 0.88m.
Tuesday, February 21: Sunrise: 5.48am, Sunset: 6.56pm. Tides: 5.09am 0.4m, 8.32pm 0.95m.
Wednesday, February 22: Sunrise: 5.49am, Sun-set: 6.55pm. Tides: 5.08am 0.37m, 9.01pm 1.01m.
Thursday, February 23: Sunrise: 5.50am, Sunset: 6.54pm. Tides: 5.10am 0.34m, 11.48am 0.69m, 2.38pm 0.65m, 9.31pm 1.07m.
GIVE these times a try this weekend.
Saturday: 4.19am – 4.39am, 4.29am, major solu-nar, rating poor. Minor solunar 10.29am.
Sunday: 5.04am – 5.24am, 5.14am, major solu-nar, rating poor. Minor solunar 11.14am.
Saturday: 4.42pm – 5.02pm, 4.52pm, major solu-nar, rating poor. Minor solunar 10.52pm.
Sunday: 5.27pm – 5.47pm, 5.37pm, major solu-nar, rating poor. Minor solunar 11.37pm.
ALBANY Rods and Tackle proprietor Jim Allen and I received an invitation to meet state premier Collin Barnett at Emu Point on Monday.
He was there to an-nounce the deployment of an artifi cial reef for Albany as part of his re-election campaign.
This is great news for Albany and for WA fi sh-ing in general. It will be funded from money collected from boating fi shing licences.
JOHN Hanson caught this193cm crab while fi shing on the Kalgan River last Saturday using a rod and reel. This photograph is in the running for The Weekender’s Fishing Photo Competition for February.
Surprise Saturday catch
The local fi shing com-munity will be asked for their thoughts on its location and it needs to be kept in mind that it should be in a position that boats of around fi ve metres can safely access.
This will make it avail-able to most local and
visiting boat owners, weather permitting.
Jim and I have some ideas on suitable areas and we both strongly believe that if it is de-ployed in the correct area it will be a boost for recreational anglers when in place.
Another thing that fi ts in with this is the project to have fi sh aggregating devices (FADs) in place out of Albany.
This remains strong but at this point it is still rest-
Artifi cial reef for Albanying with the Department of Fisheries to tick the fi nal few boxes so we can get them deployed and start attracting fi sh.
If the weather gods play the game it could be as quick as four weeks for Recfi shwest to de-ploy them once we have the green light.
When these and the artifi cial reef are in place Albany will be an even better place to fi sh and I for one can’t wait.
– Alby
WITH some amazing rainfall over the weekend many of the rivers east of Albany broke through to the ocean and fl owed at such a rate they became unfi shable. Luckily for the organisers and competitors of
the Albany Bream Spectacular the river condi-tions were okay and many great specimens were caught and released. The winners were Alex Griesdorf and local
Jack Dawson with an outstanding bag weight of 7.270 kg over the two days.From memory, this team has won four of the
last Albany Bream Spectaculars.Before the rain hit the squid, numbers had been
on the increase with many good ones being caught in the Emu Point channel. Captain Jason cooled his heels at the weekend
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ATHLETICSRESULTS of the Albany Athletics Club Track & Field Febru-ary 8.
Javelin: M30 C. Robson 30.29m, M60 C. Shiel 23.99m, M30 C. Heslop 23.24m, M65 D. Smith 17.97m, MU20 M. Bocian 16.69m, WU14 S. Denehy 12.50m, W65 C. Dicka-son 11.60m. Turbo Javelin F36 C. Erenshaw 3.63m. High Jump: M30 C. Robson 1.30m, M30 C. Heslop 1.20m, M65 D. Smith 1.15m.
200m: M30 C. Heslop 29.98s, MU20 M. Bocian 30.66s, M30 C. Robson 33.52s, M65 D. Smith 34.18s, WU14 S. Denehy 36.26s, T36 C. Erenshaw 1m59.16s. 1,500m: M30 C. Heslop 5m20.56s, M65 D. Smith 5m54.3s, WU14 S. Denehy 6m00.2s, M70 J. Clark-Murphy 7m40.37s, MU20 M. Bocian 7m22.76s, M65 J. Bocian 7m31.89s, M65 J. Dickason 8m01.62s, M60 C. Shiel 11m18.74s. Vis: M35 M. Hills 6m21.05s.
BRIDGERESULTS of Albany Bridge Club. February 7: Merit and Handicap: Ken Beatty and Clive Smith. February 9: Merit: Vivienne Davis and Alison Gunton. Handi-cap: Linda Lee and Barbara Windberg.
February 10: Merit: Bob and Heather Fergie. Handicap: Angelika Hobley and Tom Burton. February 11: Merit Thanga Prathalingam and Rita Leeming. Handicap: Linda Hill and Geoffrey Fairclough.
January 31: Merit: Bob McLauchlin and Kay Thompson. Handicap: Gillian Charlton and Pam Bazley.
February 2: Merit and Handicap: Ted North and Margaret Birch. February 3: Merit: Ted North and Paul Buck. Handicap - Sybil Davies and Anne Hawkins.
February 4: Merit and Handicap: Adrienne and Ted North. Handicap: Hilary and Walter Hall.
DARTSRESULTS of the Amity Sports Club Summer Darts.
February 8. Team 1 d Team 2 (10-1), Team 3 d Team 4 (6-4). Most pegs: A Hook, E Penn 3 pegs. Highest pegs: Men: E. Penn 60, E. Mastalerz 56. Highest pegs, women: S. Dawson 27, C. Jozwiak 24. Highest scores: Men: L. Bransby 140 107, S. McGovern 140, A. Hook 125 121, G. Sharp 107. Women: S. Dawson 165, S. Penn 119, K. Oakley 115.
February 1. Team 1 beat Team 2 (5 to 4), Team 4 beat Team 3 (5 to 4), Team 6 beat Team 5 (6 to 4).
Most pegs: L. Bransby 3. Highest pegs: E. Penn 60, G. Sharp 52, S. Penn 40, B. Sharp 54. Highest scores: D. Western 140, G. Sharp 140, G. Gotland 133, E. Penn 123, L. Bransby 123, Sharon Penn 140.
GOLFRESULTS of the Albany Golf Club.
February 11. MEN Best Offi ce Systems Stableford. Nett: C. Gliosca 38, D. Smith 38, P. Larard, G. Doubikin 37, T. Tre-venen 36, M. Lee 35, B. Tichelaar 34, D. Burkett, R. Sedgwick 33, R. Barnes, G. Stocks, R. Williams, S. Sedgwick, K. Soun-ness, S. Tobiassen 32. Gross: D. Northcott, 28.
February 10. Women – Stableford: L. Tichelaar 39, P. Adlam 38, J. Ardern 38, C. Offer 36. 9 Holes: S. Witham 21, N. Anderson 19.
Scroungers: J. Barrett 22, P. Williams 21, S. Padgett 20.LAWN BOWLS
RESULTS of Great Southern Lawn Bowls, February 9.Men’s 1st Div: Mid Beach Black 6 v Mt Barker Golf 0, Mid
Beach Green 4.5 v Denmark 1.5. Unplayed: Albany Brown v Albany Gold, Albany Gold v Albany Green. 2nd Div: Mid Beach 5 v Mt Barker 1, Emu Point Red 3 drew Albany Grey 3. Unplayed: Frankland v Emu Point Purple, Cranbrook v Walpole. 3rd Div: Denmark 4 v Mid Beach 2, Emu Point 6 v Mt Barker Golf Blue 0. Unplayed: Green Range v Mt.Barker, Walpole/Denmark v Mt.Barker Golf White.
Progressive Points: 1st Div: Albany Gold 49, Mid Beach Gold 41, Denmark 30.5, Mid Beach 30.5, Mt Barker Golf 23, Albany Green 22, Albany Brown 18, Mid Beach Black 14. 2nd Div: Mt Barker 43.5, Emu Point Purple 38, Emu Point Red 37.5, Albany Grey 32.5, Mid Beach 29, Walpole 27, Cranbrook 16.5, Frankland 4. 3rd Div: Mt Barker Golf White 45, Denmark 41, Emu Point 32.5, Mid Beach 30.5, Mt Barker 27, Walpole/ Denmark25.5, Green Range 14 , Mt Barker Golf Blue 12.5.
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The torrential rain last Friday and Saturday led to
the shelving of two Al-bany Cricket Association (ACA) A Grade matches and will surely impact upon the fi nals chase of some clubs.
Saturday’s Round 14 fi xtures of North County against Manypeaks and Collingwood Park versus Railways were both a washout.
Fortunately, Sunday’s Round 15 fi xture featur-ing Collingwood Park hosting Manypeaks at home went ahead after sufficient sunshine and a strong breeze came through, allowing the grounds to be playable.
Both clubs had a lot to play for with just three rounds left to cement ladder positions and took to the fi eld to capitalise on the previous day’s non-play.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat, sending in Ryan Kinnear and player/coach Langley Angel.
Kinnear went on the fi rst ball for a duck and captain Craig Sinclair joined Angel to add some solid runs.
Sinclair eventually went for 17 and Wade An-ning’s arrival to the crease was short, also going for a duck on his first ball faced.
Angel went next for 15 but the arrival and partnership of Warwick Durack and Bryce Durack was poetic.
The two batsmen took ownership of the pitch and were the highlight of Peaks’ batting innings.
Bryce was the fi rst to go for a superb 40 with War-wick later for a choice 46.
Weekend washout
Aran Tilbury added sev-en with Jeremy Stewart and Todd Jefferis both contributing six runs apiece.
Timothy Shephard fi n-ished not out on one and Matt Hope not out for four.
Ta i l ender Brendan Grogan kept his seat in the rooms and with the conclusion of 50 overs, Manypeaks were 9/181.
Collingwood Park were solid in the field with Nathan Dovey, Ben Grey and Ben Carter secur-ing one catch each and wicketkeeper Josh Duane taking two.
However, it is without
doubt that the extraor-dinary bowling perfor-mance of Hayden Burl-ing made the biggest contribution, securing a jaw dropping 5/32 off 10 overs: he was unstop-pable.
Add to this the perfor-mance of Bryce Jack-son with a terrifi c 2/34, one maiden off 10 overs and one wicket apiece to Carter and Grey.
Collingwood opened their batting with Josh Duane and Mathew He-berle. Alas, Heberle went for a duck on the fi rst ball and Grey went shortly after for four runs.
Dovey followed and
also went cheaply on two.Duane then went for 15. Captain Tim Pyle made a solid 21 but Park then lost another to a duck in Liam McDonald.
Bryce Jackson followed for 10.
Burling, not content with an awesome bowling spell, came in and slowed the onslaught.
Lachlan O’Shea then went for three, Carter for one and Burling eventu-ally headed to the rooms with 25, top scoring for the team.
Paul Barnett was the last man standing not out for one. At the conclusion of only 38.4 overs Colling-wood Park had made just 10/94.
Manypeaks’ captain Craig Sinclair was red hot with the ball securing a blistering 5/14, including a whopping fi ve maidens off just eight overs.
Grogan impressed with 2/12, two maidens off eight overs, Hope was solid delivering 2/21, one maiden off 9.4 overs and Todd Jefferis 1/10, two maidens off fi ve overs.
Grogan secured two catches, Kinnear and Jefferis one apiece and Shephard had a great day in the gloves with three.
The weather may have cleared on Sunday but the result added another convincing washout to the weekend and a victory to Manypeaks.
This weekend there are no matches scheduled and play resumes for Round 16 on Saturday, February 25 with North County playing Collingwood Park at Hard North, Den-mark against Railways at McLean Park while Manypeaks have the bye.
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