Published by the Get to the Point Programme, Circulation 1000 Volume 113 December 2015
Special Christmas / Holiday Issue
Greenwell Point Gazette - Volume 113 December 2015
The Greenwell Point Primary School kids have
produced 37 artworks which have been included
in a unique Greenwell Point 2016 Calendar.
Get to the Point Programme Inc
GTTP
President:
Peter Talty
0414369256
Secretary:
Graeme Gardiner
0475590069
Treasurer:
Ann Williamson
0406449512
Committee & Web:
Bob Williamson
0438268391
Committee & Advertising
Grahame Ross
0412410547
Committee Member
Phil Moorehead
44470047
Public Officer:
Joe Franklin
44471336
The theme is "We LOVE our Greenwell Point" and the
art and poems etc all tell us through these little
"creators eyes" why they just love our beautiful village.
The artworks will be displayed on "the BIG SCREEN"
during the CAROLS in the Church on Monday December 14 and will be available to purchase for $5 from
the supporters of the project Greenwell Point Butchery
and IGA the next day.
Local Christian Celebrant Phil Morehead will share on
this topic at the CHRISTMAS DAY CHURCH SERVICE on
Friday December 25 at 8.00am. Worship Service embraces all Christian Denominations. All welcome.
Find out "CAN THE BIRTH OF ONE LITTLE BABY OVER
2000 YEARS AGO BRING PEACE TO ALL MANKIND IN
TODAY'S TROUBLED WORLD... or is it too late?
Community Meetings
GTTP meets on the 3rd Thursday each month at
7 PM at the Community Hall
The next meeting is 18 February 2016
Where guest speakers are arranged , readers, residents
& ratepayers will be notified in The Gazette, by email
& on notice boards.
GTTP email address
[email protected]
GTTP web address
www.greenwellpoint.info
Postal address PO Box 68 Greenwell Point 2540
CHRISTMAS CAROLS at THE UNION CHURCH.
This year the traditional carols sing along will return to the
second Monday evening in December, (7.00pm Monday
Dec.14). Additional highlights to the normal family activities and entertainment will be the return of the Greenwell
Point Lady Bowlers Choir and a “big screen” showing of
the Greenwell Point Primary School artworks from their
2016 Calendar project.
The Gazette Produced and published by the Get to the
Point Programme (Inc.) with sponsorship by local advertisers. Editorial compilation and delivery undertaken
by local volunteers.
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Have your say in The Gazette
Send info, articles and Letters to the Editor
Warwick Wright
[email protected]
or PO Box 68 Greenwell Point 2540
or phone 0409982157
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Greenwell Point Gazette - Volume 113 December 2015
Coral Tree Lodge
OPENING HOURS
OVER
CHRISTMAS
Open every day over the holiday Period 8.30 am to 6 pm.
Ring (02) 4447 1358). To all the staff, Permanent Park family’s
and holiday makers, have a Merry Xmas and a Happy New
Year. Thank you for your ongoing custom.
Kathy & Bernie
D J’s Fish & Chips
Closed on Xmas Day. Open every other day.
Merry Xmas , and an exciting New Year, to my staff, local customers and holiday visitors. We are always glad to see you
here, Laurie.
Gallery and Craft Shop
Jindyandy Mill Market & Shops
There will be a twilight market from 3 pm on Saturday 19th December with a jumping castle. All shops will be open to late. Santa will
pay a visit so bring the kids. Antiques, bric-a-brac, dress shop, hairdresser, café, the Lolly Shop with Christmas section, dolls houses,, minimures,
toys & gifts galore.
We will be open 7 days a week from 10 am to 4 pm
during the school holidays.
Open 18th December 2015 to 2nd January 2016 except Christmas Day.
A very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, to all in our
community, and to you, our visitors. All at the Gallery and Craft
Shop, wish you a safe journey in your travels, and hope to see
you in our shop again soon. We are open over the holiday season at varying times so stop and shop.
Greenwell Point Markets
Greenwell Point Oyster Farmers
The Greenwell Point Market is a must visit. Stroll through
the stalls at Titania Park with the kids and dogs and enjoy
the river side. An excellent sausage sizzle by Marine Rescue
or delicious fish & chips plus other delights from DJ’s & Pelican Rocks Café. Next markets scheduled for 18th December
& 18 January.
Some Oyster Farmers are open for business all over the holidays, even up to 12 o’clock Christmas Day. Be wise & ring first
to make sure, and remember to order early.
To all of our local customers and holiday visitors, thank you for
your business and supporting all of our local Oyster Farmers
this past year. Our families and working Staff would like to
wish you and your family’s a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay safe and enjoy more of our tasty local oysters again in 2016.
Pyree Village Arts & Craft Markets
The markets are usually held on the fourth Sunday of every
month. Subject to confirmation, the next markets will be on
27 December & 15 January.
Anchor Bay Motel
We are open every day but only for existing bookings at this
time.
To our guests, visitors, local towns folk and Staff, a Merry
Xmas and a Very Prosperous New Year, To one and all.
Anglers Rest
We will be closed Xmas day but someone is always here.
To our staff, holiday customer’s, and lovely locals, have a
Great Xmas and Happy & Prosperous New year. We look
forward to seeing you all again in 2016.
Greenwell Point Service Centre
We will be open from 6am to 8pm from 24/12/15 to the
31/12/15 including Christmas day. To all of our customers and
holiday makers thank you for your warm and friendly smiles.
Our family and staff would like to wish you and your family’s a
very Peaceful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.
.
Greenwell Point Baker
We are closed Xmas Day and New Years Day. Open Boxing
Day & Xmas Eve.
To all our wonderful Customers, from all of our Staff here at
the Bakery and Shop, Have a wonderful Xmas and a Very Happy New Year. Thank you for your business and friendship.
(don’t forget to get your orders in as soon as you can).
Greenwell Point Bowling Club
The Club will be closed on Xmas Day.
To all club staff, patrons and visitors be careful over the holiday period, enjoy your Christmas and New Year Celebrations. Please come and see the million dollar view.
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Greenwell Point Butcher
If you need meat, now is the best time to order
it, before the holiday season is upon you. We
are closed on Xmas Day, Boxing day and New
Years Day but open at normal times on all other
days.
To our customers, local people, staff and visitors
all the very best for Xmas and the New Year.
Greenwell Point Hotel
Our open days over the holidays are our normal
times, except for Xmas day.
To our patrons, staff and locals, Christmas
Greetings to you one and all. Wishing 2016
brings a happy season full of good cheer and joy.
Local Swimming Pool Times
Closed Xmas day and open on Boxing day 1 to 5
PM. Fees Adult $3.70, kids $2.90 per visit. Family day pass $12.30.
Pelican Rocks Cafe
We are open all over the holiday period except
for Xmas day and Boxing day.
To our staff, customers and holiday visitors,
have a wonderful Xmas and enjoy the New Year.
Come and enjoy a breakfast with us call in any
time. Thanks for a great year.
Greenwell Point Pharmacy
Closed days from 25/12/15 to 2/1/16.
We send our best Christmas Greetings to all the
residents in and around Greenwell Point. We
wish you all a joyful Christmas and a Happy New
Year 2016.
Greenwell Point Pharmacy will be always happy
and proud to supply the best health services for
its customers.
Thank you for your incredible support during the
last year, greatly appreciating your love and loyalty to the Pharmacy through the coming one.
Merry Christmas
Michael Hanna.
A Christmas Fishing Yarn
‘Twas the night before Xmas & all through the bay,
The fish were happy for the fishermen were away.
The rods were hung in the garage with care
In hope that the Jewfish would soon be there.
All the fishos were nestled, snug in their beds,
While visions of whoppers swam in their heads.
All the boats in the slip were tied very tight,
Settled at dock for a long summers’ night.
When out in the river there arose such a clatter,
I ran to the wharf to see what was the matter.
When what to my wandering eyes should appear?
But one giant splash, the biggest all year!
A gleaming huge Jewie lit up the night,
I just had to know how hard it could fight.
Dashed back to the car and ran through the sod,
Grabbed gaff, tackle box and my favourite rod.
Tried Bushy’s & Starlos from big ones to small,
Put on metals and bombers, he would not bite at all.
When down in my box I saw something squirm,
I reached down and grabbed a killer red worm.
It barely hit the water and my line whipped tight.
I set the hook and then on with the fight.
The rod bent double, the drag made a roar,
Fought it for hours, my muscles were sore.
30kg landed, I looked at the prize,
But of course couldn’t keep it, you must realize….
Fishing’s a sport we can enjoy every day,
So at Xmas “catch and release” is the ONLY way.
As I released the fish - believe it you might He turned and said:
“To the Greenwell Point Fishing Club Merry Christmas!
And to all - a goodnight!”
ROSCO
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Sunshine Street
Ages 2 to 5 years
4447 3838
Culburra Beach
Greenwell Point
Service Centre
OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 6:30 AM
Phone 44471279
POST OFFICE
PAY YOUR BILLS
PHONES/ MOBILES/RECHARGE
ELECTRICITY GAS INSURANCE
AGENTS FOR MOST BANKS
FUEL AND BOATING NEEDS
GROCERIES
FRUIT VEG
FISHING GEAR
PET PRODUCTS
HARDWARE
NSW LOTTERY AGENT
HOME DELIVERIES AVAILABLE
ALL NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES
NEW EXTENDED HOURS
Individualised early learning programme
provided by University & Diploma trained
staff.
Morning & afternoon tea are provided FREE.
Families can receive CCB (Child Care Benefit) PLUS the 50% Child Care Cash Rebate.
Families that have a Health Care Card or
receive "Family Tax Benefit Part A" will pay
as little as $14.55 per day after receipt
of 100% CCB plus the 50% cash rebate.
Open 50 weeks of the year— visits welcome.
No charge for Public Holidays and No
fundraising.
Oyster and dairy farmers collaborate
to improve water quality
A field day organised by Oceanwatch on behalf of oyster and farmers
dairy attracted about 50 farmers, Local Land Services, media and politicians.
Mal Brough, Special Minister for State and Minister for Defence praised
the industries for working collaboratively. The two industries now have an
appreciation of the challenges being faced when producing clean, green
food.
The day has given both industries a valuable opportunity to create relationships and lobby together on issues such as water conservation, natural
resource management which benefit the whole community. A health
river is a river rich in species, which has resilience to withstand natural
impacts such as flood and drought.
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What you can do to help
to keep our river clean
over the Xmas / holiday
period ?

Please wash cars on grass.

In the case of a spill
please call the Oyster Farm Quality
Assurance Co-ordinator
on 0427544167.
Greenwell Point Gazette - Volume 113 December 2015
A Very Special Thank you
to all of our Advertisers
GREENWELL
POINT
PHARMACY
Thank you for your ongoing support of the Greenwell Point Gazette. Your contribution to our local community is from your advertisements and attitude you show towards helping the community with a
service that all communities like our needs. Without your continued support the Gazette would not be possible. The Greenwell Point Gazette is
delivered by volunteers, to all homes and businesses at Greenwell Point,
Pyee, Jindyandy, Nowra local council and your council representatives,
as well as both State and Federal Members of Parliament.
1 TERRARA ST
GREENWELL POINT
Ph:44470773 Fax:44470775
NEW OPENING HOURS
MON - FRI 8:45 AM – 5.15 PM
SATURDAY 9.00 AM– 12:00 PM
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National Diabetes Agent
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Free Asthma Assessment Program
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Scripts
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All the Best for Christmas
and wish you all a
Joyful & Prosperous New Year
We provide our services in a loving, caring
and family focused environment.
It’s always hard to judge what your ad does for your business,
but locals always refer to the Gazette first for local services and contacts
they require. Your advertisement gets to your customers in a cost effective manner and you are supporting your local community at the same
time.
The GTTP Committee, the Gallery and Craft shop and the Greenwell Point Gazette would like to wish you all well and enjoy you Christmas and New Year Holiday Season.
Thank you for supporting our local Community
The Greenwell Point
Historical Society
has been revitalised
Full report on page 11
Mat Dubois – Mobile Marine Mechanic
0434 424 531
Service & Repair, all Makes & Models
EFTPOS available
[email protected]
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FOR SALE
Get to the Point
Wine Glasses & Steins
Price: $6 ea or $60 per doz.
You can purchase at
GP Gallery & Craft Shop
or from GTTP
Deliveries COD
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Coral Tree Lodge Tourist Park
142 Greens Road, Greenwell Point
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 02 44 471 358
22 Self Contained Units * 20 Powered / 10 Unpowered
Sites *Boat Ramp * Jetty * Salt Water Pool * Games room *
Kiosk * New Amenity Blocks * Bowling Club Adjacent
The Greenwell Point Men’s Shed is
looking for additional storage space.
If you have some spare room in your
shed or garage to store equipment
while we wait for the permanent shed
to be built please let us know. See
further details on page 11.
Contact Bob Williamson (President) on
0438 268 391
Greenwell Point Gazette - Volume 113 December 2015
How good
were the 70’s 80’s ?
Movers & Shakers
The Greenwell Point Charities held their annual event
on Saturday 31 October with a Halloween theme complete with witches, ghouls, ghosts and spiders.
94 participants dug deep to support Shoalhaven Shakers a local support group for Parkinson’s Disease and
Stuart and Simone Mintrim as the latter has been
struck down by the debilitating disease. The $5000
raised was split 50/50 between Simone and the group.
Simone’s family enjoyed the night as did the various
Halloween characters who dressed for the occasion.
A superb smorgasbord of fine foods was shared by all
who were spurred on by Andrew and Wendy Williamson as M/C and Trivial Pursuit co-ordinators to empty
their pockets.
Denise Johnson, Lee Simeon, Sue and Hans Toetfer,
Sharon Leslie and assistants are to be congratulated on
presenting a great nights entertainment supporting a
worthy local cause. Denise and Co. wish to thank all
who came and the various sponsors, restaurants and
businesses in Greenwell Point and Nowra who contributed prizes and vouchers.
For a small community The Point really looks after its
own. Rosco.
In 1980 I was fishing with 3 mates at Montague Island
at the Narooma Convention. We had 3 yackas down
in 24 fathoms on a hot balmy day, not a ripple on the
water and not a breath of wind.
Suddenly a roar like a steam train blasted from the
north and the entire horizon erupted like a fast moving washing machine.
Tsunami? No, it was a massive school of stripy tuna
3km wide being chased by crisscrossing fins of all
shapes and sizes, marlin dolphins, wahoo, yellowfin
and pilot whales. They breached as they smashed the
fish in frenzy.
Within a minute the wall of fish hit my 18 ft. cruise
craft. The impact almost knocking us off our feet.
Both rods went off with 2 big horse yellowfin screaming off line. We lost one but landed the biggest, a
60kg big torpedo after a 2 hour fight with an ugly
stick, 600h Daiwa reel on 20kg mono.
A local pro had sent the word out that the Japanese
were paying top money for quality tuna, the reason
for us being there. The fish was dispatched in the traditional way with a metal spike and iced down in the
well of the boat. The pro met us at the wharf and the
fish was taken on ice to Mel Gibson’s air strip on the
hill above the Golf Club and flown to the Skidji fish
markets in Tokyo.
A week later, on the last week of our holiday the fisho
gave me $2000 cash—6 months salary back then.
This paid for 4 families accommodation plus costs for
3 weeks, a sizeable drink and feed that night and
plenty in the cunning kick for next year. Rosco
READY TO
PUT YOUR
HAND UP
ON A
NEW HOME?
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Greenwell Point Gazette - Volume 113 December 2015
During the Xmas season the Gallery will be open
from 22nd – 31st December except 25th.
January 2nd-7th January 2016 from 10.00 am to
4.00 pm
Gallery & Craft Shop News
The Gallery is full of great Xmas Gifts, so call in and say
“Hello” and check out our creative local arts and crafts,
beautiful pottery, paintings, leather crafts, pyrography,
ceramics , knitting, handmade cards and more ,all hand
crafted and hand made by locals.
The Gallery will be having a fabulous Exhibition for all
of December by Clair Bruton & Di Pirotta, “Forces of
Nature” , featuring Ceramics, Pyrography and Art for
the Garden, come talk to the artists on 5th December
at 2 p.m.
Our January 2016 Exhibition will be a collection of
Hand-painted ceramics, mosaics, paper- mache and
decoupage by Claire Sloan and Sandra Marshall.
We are also ambassadors for Tourist Information, so if
you are holidaying in the area please come in and see
our lovely volunteer locals for all your maps and tourist
information.
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Members of the Greenwell Point Historical Society
Greenwell Point Historical Society Update
After a well-attended meeting in the Greenwell Point Public
School Library on the 20th November 2015, the Greenwell
Point Historical Society has a new committee. The old committee was made up of Mrs Doris Hoffman, Mrs Linda Wilson
and the Late Jim Walliss. All were stalwarts in keeping the Historical Society going for many years, and put together over
the years many informative photos, walks and a book (which
is still available) on the History of Greenwell Point.
The new committee comprises Margaret White, President,
Julia Banyer, Secretary, and Karyn Knowles, Treasurer. This
committee will be co-ordinating with Doris to make sure all
the information that has been acquired is in the one place and
accessible. All the members would like to give a vote of thanks
to Doris and Linda, as well as to Marion Wallis for all the work
that she and Jim contributed over the years.
If you have any photos or stories of Greenwell Point that you
might like to be included in the Historical Society displays
please let us know, and we will take copies of them. That way
you can still keep in your photos/stories with you. Old photos
and stories are great, but history happens every day, so our
records also welcome any ‘new’ history that is being made in
Greenwell Point. In 100 years’ time todays photos and stories
will be a part of the historical tapestry of the Point.
We are also looking for a venue where we can display in a
cabinet the many items for all to see. It would not take up a
large space, but it needs to be in a position where people can
view them easily. If you have any ideas please feel free to
contact the Committee of the Historical Society.
Anyone interested in contributing material or joining should
contact Margaret White.
The email address for Margaret is
[email protected]
and Julia is [email protected]
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Have you noticed anything
that needs reporting?
If you notice something which
may threaten the safety of residents and visitors please contact
Shoalhaven Council on
44293111 and/ or GTTP.
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Greenwell Point Gazette - Volume 113 December 2015
Survey Results
Ad dog’s view
I am delighted that the humans at
The Point responded positively to
the question of whether they
supported an off leash dog area.
More than half of you thought is
was a great idea. Two of you objected.
Dogs need to be able to run, play
and swim without being restrained by a leash. There are a
couple of local dogs which do
need to be on a leash but the rest
of them are fine.
I would like to remind you humans
that you have the responsibility to
pick up our poo. Some people do
not appreciate that we need to
keep all our parks and reserves
clear of all rubbish including our
deposits. The Council should be
requested to provide poo bag dispensers as in other places we visit.
I am looking forward to meeting
visiting dogs and having fun this
holiday season. Bruce
WHAT ANNOYS YOU?
If you are annoyed by anything in
the village please write to the Editor and share with everyone. Here
are a few reported gripes

Barking dogs

Dog poo on the reserves

Lawn mowing & chain saws
during lunch time

Trees on neighbouring properties

Loud music from neighbours

Rubbish on the reserves
Most of us do not like to complain.
But talking to residents reveals a lot
of frustration with issues which
need to be resolved. There are solutions
The Men’s Shed is raising funds
for a new shed to be built in
2016. Discussions are continuing
with Shoalhaven City Council
which has been very supportive
of the proposal to build a Men’s
Shed at Greenwell Point.
So far a number of donations
have been made including contributions from well known identities. Details will be included in
the next Gazette.
Thanks to all who have generously contributed to the shed building appeal.
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME.
Contact Bob Williamson on
0438268391 to discuss a tax deductible donation
THANK YOU
To the thoughtful residents who
make the village a better place
to live & visit.
So many people contribute is
their own special ways but it is
often the small things which go
without acknowledgement.
Up until recently, Tony Gassman
walked the streets & reserves
each morning collecting rubbish.
He received little or no thanks
from anyone. He has now
moved to Orange.
The gazette has been told of a
young couple from South St who
now collect rubbish each morning. They have not responded to
requests by The gazette for their
names or other information. Like
Tony, they obviously make their
own quiet contribution without
requiring an recognition.
Ed
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Important Phone Numbers
Police, Fire, Ambulance 000
Mobiles
112
SES
132500
Report Incidents
Police
131444
Crime Stoppers
1800333000
Nowra Police
44219699
GP Fire Permits
0409913549
Shoalhaven Marine Rescue
44474466
NSW Maritime NOWRA 44210080
Justices of the Peace
Mr N Barker
4447 1521
Mr J Franklin
4447 1336
Mrs C Holmes
4447 1215
Mr P Reeves
0412571279
Ms S Firman
4447 0709
Please refer to phone directory
for other JPs
Visitor Information
calendar for the year is now on the GTTP
website.
The Gallery & Craft Shop
Women's Tennis
Every Monday from 9:30am at the
Village Courts, Gordon Ravell Oval.
All women welcome. Just turn up on
the day.
Apart from wonderful crafts
there are maps of the local area
& other information about the
Greenwell Point & Pyree area.
Heart
Foundation
Walking
Group meets every Monday at 8
am at the Titania Park jetty
Yoga with Katie Catlin. The Memorial Hall Mondays 6.15 –
Beginners welcome.
Shoalhaven Potters, Pyree
Mondays 9 AM—3PM
Visitors welcome
Greenwell Point Social Golf
The men’s & women’s social golf
Nowra Radio Taxis
4421 8799
Shoalhaven Community Transport
Community Bus 4423 6044
We are a not-for-profit community
based Service providing transport
to people living independently who
are frail aged or have a disability,
their carers, and people who are
transport disadvantaged.
Shoalhaven Community Transport
can provide door-to-door transport
to medical appointments, hospital,
shopping, community services such
as support groups, and social/
recreational activities. We deliver a
culturally appropriate service to all
eligible Service Users.
Bowls
Enquiries at the Bowling Club phone
4447 1111
Fishing Club
See Big Al at the Bowling Club bar.
Greenwell Point Men’s Shed
Men’s Shed members visiting The
Point are welcome to meet local
members at 19 Adelaide St Tuesday
& Thursday mornings from 9.30. We
are closed from 17 December until
14 January.
Holiday Entertainment at The Point
Greenwell Point Hotel
Friday 18 December
Jimmy, solo singer
New Years Eve
with singer & fun. The singer
is not known at date of
printing but check the website
below or call into the pub.
1st January
Tony Martin, solo singer
8th January
Eric Lewis, solo singer
Check the web site for confirmation
of events and other events
Greenwell Point
Bowling Club
Friday 18 December
The Elvis Show 8 PM
Saturday 26 December
Catch Freeze 8 PM
Sunday 27 December
D’Banjac
7.30 PM
Wednesday 30 December
Stella
8.30 PM
Plus Bingo each Tuesday ( 1 &
6.30), Meat Raffle each
Wednesday & Thursday.
Check the web site for confirmation of
events and other events
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