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For all Women of NSW and the ACT

Volume 58 No 06 December 2017

Merry Christmas

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2 December 2017 The Country Woman

State OfficeLevel 2, 244 Coward StMascot NSW 2020PO Box 222Mascot NSW 1460Ph: 02 8337 0200Fax: 02 8338 [email protected]

Honorary Editor Mrs Noelene Grainger30 Ruston AvenueValentine NSW 2280Ph: 0429 921 [email protected]

Communications and advertisingLeahPh: 02 8337 [email protected]

Association Patrons His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales, and Mrs Linda Hurley

Journal PatronMrs Libby Fairfax

State PresidentMrs Annette TurnerPh: 0407 783 [email protected]

State Honorary SecretaryMrs Ann AdamsPh: 0428 387 [email protected]

State Honorary TreasurerMiss Ruth Cargill Ph: 0407 019 [email protected]

State International OfficerMrs Joy Granger Ph: 02 6931 [email protected]

State Agricultural & Environmental OfficerMrs Lorraine SewellPh: 02 6778 [email protected]

State Vice PresidentMrs Margaret BarrettPh: 0428 285 [email protected]

State Vice PresidentMs Annie KieferPh: 0405 690 [email protected]

State Vice PresidentMrs Trish StabbackPh: 02 6649 [email protected]

State Vice PresidentMs Stephanie StanhopePh: 02 6492 [email protected]

Chief Executive OfficerDanica Leys

Cultural Committee SecretaryYvonne Davis31 Tripoli WayAlbion Park NSW 2527Ph: 02 4256 [email protected]

Show Catering Committee SecretaryMrs Lynette BuckPh: 02 6025 [email protected]

Handicraft Committee SecretaryMrs Pam WrightPh: 02 6767 [email protected] Support Committee SecretaryMs Kerrie TomlinsPh: 0417 431 [email protected] & Environmental Committee SecretaryMrs Robin GodwinPh: 02 6888 [email protected]“The Land” Cookery Committee SecretaryMs Wailyn MarPh: 02 9349 [email protected] Issues Committee SecretaryMs Fiona HallPh: 02 6338 [email protected]

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Important datesFebruary10 Nepal Seminar15 Art & China Painting

entries due19-21 State Executive Meeting28 Past State Presidents’

Award nominations due

March1 Wagga Daily Advertiser

Award entries close7 Branch and Group

Delegates forms due8 International Women’s

Day23 Royal Easter Show begins

April29 Women Walk the World29 Pre Conference Executive

meeting30 State Conference begins

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Contents

It has been another busy and productive year for the CWA of NSW and I would like to thank Noelene Grainger for inviting me to again write the Christmas editorial. The Country Woman Journal continues to inspire all members with much interest.

An article in the Sydney Morning Herald in May reminded me yet again of the versatility of country women. Jenna Clarke wrote that “no one knows better how to knit one, purl one like the ladies of the Country Women’s Association.” This is why the emerging Australian

fashion label, Macgraw, recruited some of the best knitters to help embellish and adorn their resort collection for Fashion Week Australia. Jenna continues that models on the catwalk “wore 100 per cent merino wool blazers, woollen knickers and tutus.” What an amazing parade it must have been and a great advertisement for our wool industry.

Whatever the weather conditions—those conditions that largely rule our lives—the CWA remains a comforting security blanket in both good and harsh moments. It cleverly

knits the bonds of friendship and the surety of hope and support.

So with C h r i s t m a s approaching I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive season with family and friends.

With my very best wishes,

Libby FairfaxJournal Patron

From the Editor

State President’s Letter 4

CEO’s Report 5

News from November Executive 6

Letters 7

Calls for Nominations 8

Rural Life: Learning the Trade 9

Annual General Meeting 10

International Report 12

Tips for Christmas eating 13

Committee Reports 14

ACWW South Pacific Area President 18

Lymphoedema Action Alliance 18

Advocacy Update 19

Structure Review Communique 20

Awareness Week Report 22

Welcome New Members 23

Telstra update 24

Puzzles 25

Celebrations 26

Story of the Month 26

From our Branches 27

From our Groups 32

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Welcome to the Christmas edition of the Country Woman and as the year comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the past year.

It has been a busy CWA year with new branches opening and sadly five branches closed. I would like to welcome Glen Innes Evening (name change), Kiama Evening, Manilla Sundowners, Mulwaree and Uranquinty Evening. So many expressions of interest and members moving to town mean we have called a meeting to begin a new Broken Hill Branch after a hiatus of 25 years.

I would like to thank the members who encourage and help new branches to form.

If it comes to your notice that a like-minded group of ladies would like to form a branch please refer to the Procedures Manual P 1-1-714 on How to Form a Branch.

Branch AGM’s done and dusted for another year and to all members who accepted a position in office I would like to say congratulations for the coming year and I hope you enjoy your role.

I trust your Group Conferences went well and all Office Bearer positions were filled.

It has been a busy time for CWA and also the Turner household and I have spent the last few months being reactive instead of pro-active. Following on from Awareness Week, we received the occasional request from media and in particular a recent talk back interview at 4am in the morning with ABC drew many comments and enquiries, and it surprised me the number of people who heard, even my mother in Broken Hill woke to the sound

of my voice. In mid-September I visited a specialist who suggested I cancel my appointments as I was to go into hospital the next day. This put paid to a number of plans and as a result I was unable to open Group conferences. Some quick calling around and two very obliging Vice Presidents—thank you Steph Stanhope and Annie Kiefer—enabled the message regarding the Structure Review to be carried to Group. I have made a solemn promise to visit both Groups as soon as I can. The 21st October I travelled to Ivanhoe to open the Darling River Conference; it was great to be back in home territory. Darling River Conference usually begins on the Friday evening and ends with a church service and breakfast on the Sunday morning; I wonder how many other Group Conferences go for such a period of time. I attend the Namoi Group Conference; it was fantastic to meet members and to hear their stories and bonus—I won the raffle! I then travelled to Dubbo the next day to attend my first meeting of the Western Primary Health Network. I travelled on to Narrandera the following day to attend the Rural Women’s Gathering and to speak about CWA as a diamond sponsor of the event.

After the presentation I travelled home arriving late that night and it was great to be home for a change. Early November saw me driving to Sydney the week before Executive to prepare, and to help our daughter and son-in-law pack for a year of living in China. Down the road 450kms I received phone call and had to turn back home. That night as I sat down to dinner I reflected on the fact that I had travelled 900kms that day and was back where I started. Finally I was able to arrive in Sydney for the last day of our recent court matter. I would like to thank all involved in the case it was quite a long drawn out process but a pleasing result.

Saturday was a long day with the

State President’s LetterEducation Grants allocated and I think everyone slept well that night. I am terribly proud of the work that CWA do in that area. A hurried trip back to Broken Hill on the Sunday had me arriving back in to Sydney on the Monday after a delayed flight of some three hours only to find my luggage had been taken.

Executive once again was packed and many decisions made—recommendations from Structure Review Committee were approved. The News from Executive listing all actions can be found in this journal. I attended a White Ribbon Event at Parliament house last week, then drove to Broken Hill the following day for the funeral of our dear Sharon Maree Turner (Barry’s sister). On the Sunday flew back to Sydney for the inaugural Telstra NSW Rural Advisory Committee meeting. I will be sending a report to next Executive about this meeting and the great actions expected. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members for their hard work and dedication to CWA during this year. I thank all office bearers and would also like to thank the staff at State Office for their hard work and dedication, so much would not happen without Danica, Jackie, Luisa, Leah, Tracy, Elizabeth, Ellie and Jean keeping the CWA wheels turning. Enjoy the Festive season and I look forward to a busy CWA in 2018.

Annette

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CEO’s Report

At the time of writing, we have just concluded the last Executive Committee meeting for the year. Included in this journal is the News from Executive that will update you all on the key decisions made during the week.

A large focus of last week’s meeting was in the finalisation of motions for the 2018 State Conference. If your branch submitted a motion for consideration your Branch Secretary would have heard from State Office as to its progress and whether further clarification is required.

The Executive Committee also reviewed the important work of the Structure Review Committee. There are a number of recommendations that this committee have made and been endorsed and will be worked on into the New Year. There are more details in the News from Executive.

Those of you with email addresses in the CWA of NSW database would have received our new-look E-News last month. E-News is sent out in the

months in between the journal, and it is a great source of information. If you don’t have your email registered with us, please consider doing so as it is a very efficient way for us to get information to you in a timely manner. In terms of communication more broadly, the members closed Facebook page has also been a huge success, with the number of participants approaching 1,000.

As we go into Christmas, I want to say a special thank you to all the elected representatives that have assisted me and my staff over the year. Thanks also to the many members who provide support to the Association. My particular thanks to State President, Annette Turner; State Honorary Secretary, Ann Adams and State Honorary Treasurer, Ruth Cargill who are always able to generously provide their time to me should I call on them.

The operational team here at State Office should be warmly thanked also. They continue to approach their roles with such enthusiasm and dedication. Thank you to Jackie, Luisa, Leah, Tracy, Elizabeth, Ellie and Jean.

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

Danica LeysChief Executive Officer

State Office ClosureThe office will be closed from 23rd December and will reopen on 8th

January.

Postage Rates IncreasePostage rates for the CWA shop have increased to cover the cost of postage and packaging. The new postage rates commenced on 1st November 2017. Rates are as follows—small or very light items: $2.50; Up to 250g: $8.50; Up to 500g: $8.50; Up to 1kg: $12.00; 1 to 3 kg: $14.50; 3 to 5 kg: $17.00; 5 to 10 kg: $22.00; 10 to 15 kg: $29.00; 15 to 20 kg: $34.00; Box of cookbooks: $28.00.To download an order form which calculates postage, go to www.cwaofnsw.org.au/orderform

Primary Product 2018: Pomegranate

Members! Do you know someone who loves their Textiles and Design studies?Phillip Group Sylvia Osborne Grants

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

■ Textiles ■ Dressmaking ■ Fashion ■ Design ■ Industry Practices

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

Request for Application form and all enquiries to

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

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

Applications to reach Janice at 2 Coverdale St, Carlingford NSW 2118 by 5th January, 2018

PHILLIP GROUP

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News from November ExecutiveACWW/InternationalACWW Central Office has relocated to:A04 Parkhall, 40 Martell Road, LONDON SE21 8ENPhone: +44 (0) 20 7799 3875

ACWW World Conference to be held in Melbourne from 4–10 April 2019.

The CWA of NSW International Seminar will be held in Canberra on Saturday, 10 February 2018. If you are aware of someone within your Group who would benefit from attending the Seminar and finds themselves in a position of financial difficulty due to climatic conditions please complete the Procedures Manual form I 1-16-715 and forward to the State International Officer by the end of the first week in January 2018. Applicant names remain confidential.

CommitteesThere are two places available on the State Cultural Committee. All other State Committees are complete.

Education Grants63 education and two humanitarian grants were awarded, totalling $53,800.

Financial Information The operational budget for 2018 was approved. Executive were also introduced to the Association’s new auditors, McIntosh Bishop.

MiscellaneousA working committee was formed to examine the feasibility of establishing an online CWA branch.

Medical Research ProjectsThe three medical research project items for consideration have been shortlisted.

They are:

1. Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (a form of children’s brain cancer)

2. Alzheimer’s Disease

3. Endometriosis

PartnershipsThe Executive Committee moved to pursue a more formalised partnership with The Girls Academy. More details will be sent to branches that are in close proximity to a Girls Academy location.

The Committee also agreed to partner with Collette travel. Further details will be communicated shortly.

Potts Point GrantsGrants were awarded to the following branches:

Tabulam, Grattai, Adaminaby, Werris Creek, Brunswick Heads, Bungendore, Dorrigo, Coonabarabran, Wongarbon, Collie, Bangalow, Cobar and Tuggerah Lakes.

The specifics of each grant including any particular requirements requested by Executive as a part of the grant will be communicated to each branch separately.

Please check with State Office if your branch does not receive a reply re a Potts Point grant. It could mean that the application was not received.

Show CateringVolunteer times are 9.15 am to 1.45 pm and 1.30 pm to 6.00 pm. Show dates are 23 March–3 April 2018.

All donated items for the CWA’s Tea Room (with the CWA label listing all ingredients) to State Office: Level 2, 244 Coward Street, Mascot by Monday, 19 March 2018 ready for collection.

State ConferenceThe new format for State Conference in 2018 has been finalised (see below).

The State Conference for 2019 will be hosted by Murray Group, in Albury.

Structure ReviewThe Structure Review Committee asked for Executive’s support to pursue a number of initiatives. These were agreed to and include:

▪ Clarifying and reinforcing the role of Representatives

▪ Trialling a 4.30 pm Wednesday finish at February 2018 Executive.

▪ Introducing a flat rate payable by Groups for accommodation for their representative at Executive meetings, with the balance paid from the Association Fund. Initially to be $90 per night and to be set annually at the start of the CWA Financial Year based on half the cost of the cheapest room rate for the previous year.

▪ Holding a face-to-face State Office Bearers meeting before the next February Executive meeting.

▪ Drafting constitutional motions for consideration at February Executive 2018 that propose to reduce the size of Executive by having only two State Vice Presidents instead of four.

▪ Drafting constitutional motions to make the Chair of the Social Issues Committee a State Office Bearer.

Committees ▪ Drafting constitutional motions that seek to align timing of the Committee year with Annual Conference:

▫ Committee nominations received in February/March

▫ Nominations approved at pre-Conference Executive meeting

▫ Committees to meet/ teleconference and elect Office Bearers during State Conference

▫ Terms to run from May to May

▫ Perhaps for the change-over, the initial term could run from November 2017 to May 2019

▫ The voting procedure should allow members who nominate

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New State Conference Format 2018

SundayMorning Pre-conference Executive meetingAfternoon Registration Church Service

MondayMorning Official OpeningAfternoon Business Session

TuesdayMorning Business SessionAfternoon Business SessionLate Afternoon Country of Study information session

WednesdayMorning Business SessionAfternoon Business Session Evening Gala Dinner

ThursdayMorning Award Ceremonies & Committee ReportsAfternoon Workshops & Committee Displays/Expo until 6.00 pmAfternoon Tours

FridayWorkshops and Committee Displays/Expo until 3.00 pm

for a State position to be considered for a Committee role if unsuccessful.

▪ Developing a framework and criteria for the formation of an International Committee and detailing the scope of the work of the International Committee.

▪ Drafting constitutional motions to establish an International Committee

▪ Liaising with activity-based

committees to encourage a greater educational aspect to their work

▪ Other committee specific requests that will be communicated as relevant.

Upcoming Events/DatesCWAA National Conference on 28–31 August 2018 atQT Canberra

Dates for Executive 2018 ▪ 19–21 February ▪ 29 April (pre-conference) ▪ 23–26 July ▪ 12–15 November

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

Dear Mrs Grainger

May I, through our Country Woman Journal, thank all those members, Branches and Groups who sent me “Get Well” wishes in the forms of flowers, cards and phone messages when I underwent surgery recently—obviously the CWA Network is alive and well! I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of positive messages and I am pleased to report that I am recovering well and no “follow up” treatment, other than vigilance, is required.

As another CWA year is beginning I wish everyone pleasure in their involvement with the Association and a successful 2017/18 for all.

Yours sincerelyMargaret(Margaret C Smith AO)

Dear Noelene

Thank you to CWA of NSW and

Breast Screen NSW.

As mentioned in the August 17, journal, I am one of the 100 ladies who signed up for the mammogram at the State Conference this year.

I had a positive result (?), but caught in the early stages, has been removed, am now in the all clear.

My journey was lovingly supported by the wonderful staff of Lismore Breast Screen and local doctors.

My advice to ladies over 75 to regularly—keep regular check of your breasts.Helen SmithLennox Head Branch

ACWW World PresidentDear Friends and Colleagues,

As natural disasters affect all corners of the world, from storms and earthquakes to heatwaves and the ensuing floods and droughts,

Lettersthe Associated Country Women of the World send their sympathies to those affected. Our thoughts are with you.

Furthermore, we call on international, national and local authorities to respond more quickly and more effectively, and to mitigate the effects on those already at greatest risk because of the living conditions of rural communities. Limited access to healthcare, education and clean water are all compounded by the impacts of disaster and emergencies. Long-term, sustainable planning is crucial if we are to protect our rural communities and populations.

We look forward to more positive months ahead, and peaceful recovery for all those who have been affected.Ruth Shanks AMACWW World President

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Calls for NominationsAnnual General Meeting, New England Girls’ School, Armidale, 30 April–4 May 2018

Nominations for the following positions will close with the Chief Executive Officer at close of business on Friday, 23 February 2018 in accordance with Rule XXIV (a):

▪ State President ▪ State Honorary Secretary ▪ State Honorary Treasurer ▪ State Agricultural & Environmental Officer

▪ State International Officer ▪ State Vice Presidents (four positions available)

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

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

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

Please complete the form and attach the following:

▪ A passport size photo ▪ A list of Branch, Group and State positions held

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

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

State Vice Presidents are allocated a “portfolio” pertaining to a specific Association interest area eg Communications/Education/Health and Transport /Infrastructure. It is a Vice President’s role to keep up-to-date on current issues pertaining to this portfolio (including government policy and/or legislation), to bring any such issues to the notice of State Office Bearers, and to follow up on responses to CWA communications relating to the portfolio.

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

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

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

State International Officer’s Job DescriptionThe State International Officer is a State Office Bearer, a Member of the State Executive Committee and reports directly to the State President. It is essential that the International Officer is computer literate, and have email facilities.

The International Officer is required to:

▪ Organise the Study School on the Country of Study conducted each February, and encourage Group Officers and others to attend

▪ Collect Group International Activities Annual Reports from Group International Officers

▪ Collect and arrange for the judging of the Group Primary School International PowerPoint presentations and the Group International Books

▪ Prepare reports for each

Executive Meeting, State Conference, and annual International Meeting at the State Conference

▪ Help Groups with suggestions for International days

▪ Encourage membership of ACWW and remembering World Rural Women’s Day on 15 October and ACWW Day on 29 April each year

▪ Encourage support for International Funds within ACWW, the South Pacific Area Projects, and the CWA of NSW International and International Scholarship Fund

▪ Support the collection of Material Aid and used postage stamps

▪ The State International Officer is always available for advice and information, should be enthusiastic, innovative and encouraging to members in their International work, which promotes International tolerance and understanding.

State Agricultural & Environmental Officer’s Job DescriptionThe State Agricultural & Environmental Officer is a State Office Bearer, a Member of the State Executive, Chair of the State Agricultural & Environmental Committee and reports directly to the State President.

The Agricultural & Environmental Officer is required to:

▪ Encourage members (through the Group Officers) to look into issues and problems of an agricultural and/or environmental nature which affect all of us no matter where we live

▪ Encourage members to think and act on matters of need

▪ Chair Agricultural & Environmental Committee meetings four times a year in

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March, June, September and November

▪ Arrange the annual Agricultural & Environmental Seminar

▪ Deal with all correspondence forwarded from branches and groups

▪ Ensure ongoing sponsorship for the Recycled Article Competition and organise judging

▪ Present a detailed report to each State Executive meeting

▪ Collate group agricultural & environmental reports/activities, and include them in the Annual Report, which is presented at State Conference

▪ Liaise with other organisations eg NSW Farmers Association on

matters concerning agriculture and the environment

▪ Participate in delegations to State and Federal Ministers when requested

▪ Represent the Association, as required, at forums, meetings etc pertaining to agriculture and the environment

▪ Arrange a display at State Conference of flora and fauna and group winners of recycled article competition

▪ Keep abreast of current issues in case letters/press releases need to be written

▪ Chair the State Executive sub-committee dealing with proposed conference motions

pertaining to agricultural and environmental issues.

Essential requirements: ▪ A good understanding and knowledge of current agricultural and environmental issues

▪ Computer literacy (including email and internet facility)

Nominations for State Honorary Editor

Nominations for the State Honorary Editor of The Country Woman close with the Executive on 31 January 2018. The Honorary Editor is elected by the State Executive Committee at its February meeting.

In 1789, James Ruse was asked by Governor Arthur Phillip to establish an experimental farm in order to find out if a sustainable farm was a viable concept in the new colony.

At this time the settlers didn’t know how long it would take to establish a farm, whether it could support a settler and his family, or produce surplus products for sale, or even what sorts of crops and herds would thrive or die in the strange climate and soil conditions. Ruse’s Experiment Farm at Harris Park proved that a farmer could become self-sufficient, (it took Ruse about a year-and-a-half), and paved the way for ongoing agricutural experientation and education in New South Wales and Australia.

This trial-and-error form of farming meant that most early settlers learned the trade by hard experience—either their own, or that of previous generations of settlers. Hundreds of publications aimed at educating young farmers appeared and by the late 19th century, farmers and graziers had built up enough expertise to sustain the colony. However new technologies and a new emphasis on the science of agriculture created a need for formal education to give young people and newcomers a solid grounding in the trade of farming and farm management.

The first agricultural college was established in 1891 by the New South Wales government. The Hawkesbury Agricultural College was allocated 3.5 thousand acres near Richmond, encompassing land of all qualities, from river flats to lush pasture. It started with just 26 students who divided their time between theoretical lessons in the agricultural sciences and practical lessons on the College’s working farm. Students could earn diplomas, and certificates for short courses.

Farm schools were established at several experimental farms across

New South Wales including Wagga, Bathurst, Cowra and Yanco during the 1890s and early 20th century. Women were admitted to some schools during World War I, to develop farming skills while the men were away at war. Training farms were also run for returned servicemen as part of the Soldier Settlement Scheme.

Several experimental farms later became agricultural colleges, including Wagga Wagga in 1949 and Yanco in 1967. The CB Alexander Agricultural College at Tocal opened in 1965 and the Orange Agricultural College in 1974. Several of these colleges were absorbed into universities after the 1970s.

© State Library of NSW. Printed with permission.

Sheep shearing at Hawksberry Agricultural College

Beekeeping at Hawksberry Agricultural College

Agricultural and Rural Life: Learning the Trade

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Annual General MeetingSituated half-way between Brisbane and Sydney in the scenic New England High Country. Set around 1,000 metres above sea level, Armidale experiences a cooler climate and is known for its distinct seasons—the summers are mild, autumn is spectacular, winter is crisp and in spring the city is ablaze with colour.

WeatherThe average temperatures in May in Armidale ranges from 9°C to 22°C.

AccommodationArmidale has a wide selection of accommodation options: motels, hotels, apartments (self-contained, serviced and executive), caravan parks, guest houses and bed & breakfast. There is accommodation in or near the CBD and accommodation on the edge of the city and even in rural settings (especially the B & Bs).

VenueThe Annual General Meeting will be held within the New England Girls’ School (13–83 Uralla Road, Armidale). Registration/voting and committee displays will be within easy walking distance from the Multipurpose Centre where the business sessions are to be held. The Ecumenical Service will be at Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral (132 Dangar Street, Armidale) and the Gala Event at Armidale Ex-Services Club (137 Dumaresq Street, Armidale)

TransportExcellent transport links with several flights to Sydney each day as well as coach services and a NSW CountryLink service to Sydney.

Conference LunchesLunch boxes will be available from Monday to Thursday of Conference. There will also be International Day food stalls on Tuesday, 1 May where you can buy your lunch. Further

The 2018 Annual General Meeting will be hosted by the Northern Tablelands Group (Zone 1) from 30 April to 5 May 2018 at New England Girls’ School (NEGS) in Armidale. The Committee is already working hard to ensure this Conference will be a success.

ArmidaleArmidale is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated urban centre located in a picturesque rural setting on the doorstep of some of the most scenic national parks in Australia. It offers a vibrant food and wine scene, boutique shopping and World Heritage National parks at its doorstep.

information will be in the February 2018 issue of The Country Woman.

Gala EventThe Gala Dinner will be held at the Armidale Ex-Services Club on the evening of Wednesday, 2 May 2018. There will be 500 tickets available at a cost of $55 each, which includes a two course meal and entertainment. The theme is “Autumn in the High Country”.

Gala Dinner tickets must be paid for in advance, with your coupon and money due by 6 April 2018. Payment is either by cheque made payable to CWA of NSW or via Try Booking: www.trybooking.com/337743. If you choose to send your coupon and cheque to State Office (PO Box 222, MASCOT NSW 1460) please remember to include a stamped self-addressed envelope. Tickets are non-refundable. All prices are GST inclusive.

Expo/WorkshopsState Committee displays and workshops will be held on Thursday, 3 May and Friday, 4 May. Further information will be in the February 2018 issue of The Country Woman.

ToursTours will depart Thursday, 3 May from NEGS at 1.30 pm and return around 5.00 pm. All tour prices include bus hire, entry to attractions and afternoon tea if stated.

Tour One—Historical Houses, $35 ▪ Saumarez Homestead (tour of house and garden). The Saumarez Homestead includes 4.4 acre gardens and an elegant, fully

Order Form: Gala Event

Wednesday, 2 May, 2018 I require ______tickets at $55 eachTotal $_______ Name(s): ______________________________________________________(if space insufficient attach list)Address: ___________________________________________________________ Post Code _______Telephone: ____________Branch: ______________Group: _______________

Meal option:

o Standardo Vegetariano Gluten free

Please send this form and cheque (payable to CWA of NSW) with a stamped self-address envelope by 6 April, 2017 to:

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

All prices are inclusive of GST.

Autumn colours in the Armidale region

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furnished 30 room Edwardian homestead built between 1888 and 1906. Wander through its rooms with original furnishings and the farm buildings to be transported back to the 19th Century. Entry to the house is by guided tour only. Located only 15 minutes from Armidale city centre.

▪ Booloominbah Historic House. The University of New England is built around one of the nation’s most magnificent country houses. Booloominbah is a late Victorian mansion—one of the many buildings designed by John Horbury Hunt and now listed by the National Trust. On entering the house look up and you’ll see the unique Gordon window which is recognised as the most outstanding example of domestic stained glass in Australia, comprising seven scenes from the life of the Victorian hero General C G Gordon. The glass for the Gordon window was made by leading craftsmen in London. All the other stained glass panels were made in Sydney.

Tour Two — Tour of Guyra, $35 ▪ Deanos Spring Water Smoke Trout farm, located in Black Mountain which is half way between Armidale and Guyra. Dean Williams has been growing trout for almost 18 years. Visit the trout farm for a tasting and tour.

▪ Guyra Tomato farm. Blush is Australia’s leading producer and marketer of sustainably grown premium glasshouse tomatoes. The tour will include a 45 minute talk at the original farm.

▪ Working with Nature is dedicated to farming the natural way, regenerating the land that gives us so much, growing food the way it was meant to be. Included is a farm tour and egg tastings. Gabe Staats, the Mushroom Man and Lucy and Herb Mackenzie, owners of U Goose will also provide tastings and a short talk on their businesses.

Tour Three—tour of Armidale, $35 ▪ New England and Regional Art Museum. Discover artworks by leading Australian artists with an experienced volunteer guide.

▪ Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place. A community-based centre where you can experience the diversity of Australian Indigenous arts and culture.

▪ Petersons Armidale Winery Cellar Door. Situated in restored horse stables, you can enjoy tasting wine produced from this vineyard.

▪ Dangars Falls and Gorge. Dramatic views over the deep ravines and gorges of the northern edge of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park.

Tour Four— Tour of Uralla, $35 ▪ McCrossins Mill Museum. Built in 1870, it is a lovingly restored three storey flour mill which now houses a multi-award winning museum, gallery and function

Order Form: Conference ToursRefer to the descriptions of tours available in your journal. Please insert the

number you require for your chosen tour.

Tour 1: Historic Houses x $35.00 = $ _________

Tour 2: Guyra x $35.00 = $ _________

Tour 3: Armidale x $35.00 = $ _________

Tour 4: Uralla x $35.00 = $ _________

TOTAL = $ _________

Please attach a list of names and the tours they will be joining if you are paying for more than one person

Name(s): ___________________________(if space insufficient, attach list)

Address:____________________________Post Code: __________

Phone:_______________Email:____________________________

Branch: ___________________Group: ______________________

Please send this form with cheque (payable to CWA State Conference Committee) plus a stamped self-addressed envelope by Friday, 6 April 2018 to Iris Willoughby-Reynolds, 282 Bourke Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370. Tickets are non-refundable. All prices are inclusive of GST

Order Form: Partner TourRefer to the description in this

journal. Please insert the number you require for the tour.

Partners Tour x $65 = $ _____

TOTAL $ _______

Please attach a list of names if you are paying for more than one person.

Name(s): __________________

_______________________ (if space insufficient, attach list)

Address:__________________

_________Post Code: _______

Phone:___________________

Email:___________________

Branch:__________________

Group: ___________________

Please send this form with cheque (payable to CWA State Conference Committee) plus a stamped self-addressed envelope by Friday, 6 April 2018 to Iris Willoughby-Reynolds, 282 Bourke Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370

Tickets are non-refundable. All prices are inclusive of GST

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International ReportWelcome to all new Group and Branch International Officers. To those Group and Branch Officers who have just completed their term, I wish to thank you for your contribution over your time as International Officer.I hope you will all enjoy the year ahead, studying The Republic of Poland. The bookings for the Seminar, to be held on Saturday 10th February, 2018, are progressing. Members, please have all bookings for the seminar in by the end of December. This allows time for me finalise the bookings with The Pavilion. No refunds after 10/1/18.I have received 20 entries for the Primary School PowerPoint Presentation. These presentations will be judged before this journal is printed. Also, I have received around 18 International books; I am hoping this will increase in number over the next couple of weeks.International dolls and the needlework on Nepal are to be forwarded to State Office before the end of February, 2018. Please do not forward to me at home. I am sure the Group Representative will be only too happy to bring both the Doll and/or Needlework to the State Office at the time of the February Executive meeting.

As you are aware there is a Seminar Grant that is provided by the Canberra Branch which will pay for the Registration, dinner and accommodation (twin share) for two nights for a member of CWA of NSW to attend the International Seminar held in Canberra. The member must reside in an area affected by climatic conditions. This Grant has not been used for couple of years.If you are aware of someone within your Group who would benefit from attending the Seminar and finds themselves in a position of financial difficulty due to Climatic conditions please complete form I 1-16-715 and forward to me by 10th January, 2018. Applicants name remains confidential.Congratulations to the packers of Material Aid for their wonderful work. They have been extremely busy packaging material and accessories with parcels being posted each month to the Islands. Members remember if you are unable to send material etc. to State Office for packing, money is always acceptable to assist with cost of postage as this can be expensive.Gail Commens received an email from Giligili Women’s Group, PNG passing on their heartfelt thanks to members of both Tasmania and

CWA of NSW for the sewing kits and other materials.Work continues with the Hospital Support Committee packing Mother & Baby Packs. They have a total of 120 bags to go to Sierra Leone—a great effort. The bags have been delivered to the Rotary container at Castle Hill, ready to go out on 25th November.Money forwarded to ACWW London office recently was membership subscriptions: $1969.81, life membership donation:$16.00, Coins for Friendship: $16051.75, ACWW General Fund: $3207.37, ACWW Projects: $1080.00, Book of Graces donation: $5.00, Women Walk the World: $2448.25, Clean Water for All: $256.00. With a total of $25,034.18.Just a reminder CWAA Conference is to be held in Canberra 28th to 31st August, 2018.Thanks to the members of the Office staff, Danica, Jackie, and all the girls for their help at all times. I also wish to take this opportunity thank all members of the Executive for their assistance.Christmas greeting to you all and I trust the New Year ahead will be filled with friendship and prosperity.

Joy GrangerState International Officer.

centre.

▪ Thunderbolt’s Grave. The last of the NSW bushrangers, Frederick Wordsworth Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, ruled the highways and byways of the New England region and beyond for much of the 1860s. His remains were laid to rest at the Uralla Pioneer Cemetery.

▪ New England Brewery tasting. Genuine craft beer brewed in Uralla, preservative free and unfiltered, the way it should be.

Partner Tour—Tuesday, 2 May, $65

Depart Armidale Visitors Centre at 8.00 am and travel to Sir Henry

Parkes Memorial School of Arts in Tenterfield and hear an interesting “Father of Federation” oration by a local historian. Morning tea will be available from the coach. Next stop is the Tenterfield Railway Museum where you will view a one of a kind locomotive. After a brief stop to view the famous Cork Tree, also known as the Wishing Tree, travel on to Glen Innes where a barbecue lunch will be served at the Men’s Shed, followed by meeting the men and viewing their work. Next is a short trip to the Australian Standing Stones, then on to the Land of the Beardies History House Museum and Research Centre. A highlight for many will be the rare 1919

Blackstone Crawler tractor—the only functioning crawler tractor in the world. The coach is due back in at Armidale Visitors Centre at 5.30 pm.

2018 AGM Pull-outThe February 2018 issue of The Country Women will hold the Information Pull-out. This will be used by your branch to discuss motions and to provide advance information for delegates (and observers). Only delegates will receive further information upon registration at NEGS. Observers need to keep a hold of the pull-out for reference at the AGM.

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Tips for Christmas eating

cheese (Philadelphia, ricotta and cottage)

▪ Dessert: Try fruit salad with yoghurt. If you have pudding, less is better.

Parties ▪ Avoid going hungry to parties. Eat something light before the party to reduce your chances of snacking on high calorie party food. Some healthy snacks include a 200g tub of reduced fat yoghurt, a bowl of cereal or a cheese and tomato sandwich.

▪ At a party, sit/stand away from the food. People eat less when they sit furthest away from the food. They also eat less when they sit with their backs to the food. At parties where the host brings around the platter, only take something every second round. Take only one thing at a time and eat it slowly.

Christmas time means family, presents and of course, enjoying a lovely meal—or two! A few big meals over the holiday season can lead to a few extra kilos that you don’t need. It only takes an extra 2000-4000kJ/day each day for a week to gain 0.5-1.0kg. 2000kJ is the spring rolls or dim sims at the Christmas party. The big Christmas meal (pork, crackling and mixed vegetables) with a couple of glasses of wine is about 4000kJ. So what are some of the success factors to enjoying a good Christmas and ensuring the only thing you keep is the Christmas presents?

It is only one day

Even with a big day on Christmas day, most people will gain <0.5kg. Christmas day only has a big impact on your weight if you have it over and over again (26th, 27th, etc). Remember weight maintenance at Christmas is success.

Christmas day ▪ Trim the fat off the meat and skin off the turkey/chicken

▪ Seafood as the meat/protein—usually about ¼ calories of meat or chicken

▪ Eat more vegetables and salads

▪ For the nibbles on the table, chop up some carrots sticks/celery sticks and dip in humus

▪ Choose lower fat dips (salsa, humus, low fat Philadelphia etc) and avoid the high calorie ones (guacamole, avocado, French onion).

▪ Avoid nuts, biscuits and cakes. Try more filling foods: yoghurts, low fat custards and low fat

Drinks have kilojoules tooTry having a glass of water in between each drink. Also put your drink down between sips as you will drink slower. Low carbohydrate beers (e.g. Pure Blonde, Hahn Superdry) and light alcohol beers (e.g. Cascade light) have a lot less kilojoules. There is also a sparkling wine (Yellow Glen Jewel) with about half of the kilojoules of champagne.

If you over do it, make amendsDo some type of exercise on Christmas day. Play some cricket after lunch.

If all else fails, and you miss most of the above, make weight loss your New Year’s resolution. But you don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes the support of a doctor or dietitian can set you in the right direction.

Merry Christmas!

Peter Clark,

Accredited Dietitian and Nutritionist, Port MacquarieContact: [email protected]: www.healthieryou.com.auFacebook:healthieryoudietetics portmacquarie

The Country Women’s Association of Australia—2018 National Conference—Canberra, NSWNominations are called for Delegates to attend the 2018 CWAA National Conference to be held in Canberra from 28–31 August 2018. Members wishing to nominate for the CWAA Delegation (of five people) should detail any prior experience as a member of the State Executive Committee and/or other State Committees. Please include your address, telephone number, branch and group plus details of the years you served on State Executive and/or a State Committee. Nominations close on Friday, 2 February 2018.

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The Land Cookerylike to introduce our Office Bearers for 2017-2018:Co-Chairpersons: Natalie Weismantel and Gail KellySecretary: Wailyn MarTreasurer: Jan Young

Thank you to Nell for the past two years as my Co-Chair and the Nell to my Nat, I couldn’t have done it without you.

We have again received correspondence concerning the Chocolate Sponge and the confusion with the Schedule. We are hoping all members pass on the information put in to our journal reports. The Chocolate Sponge recipe is a MUST use recipe which has been provided both online and in the June Journal. The 20cm tin can produce a slightly thinner cake we realise that but we have tried to make it more assessable for entrants that have 20cm tins for other items on the schedule and to save costs of purchasing another tin size. We realise there are members with 18cm tins but we are trying to make it easier for people to enter. Unfortunately we cannot keep everyone happy.

The pudding size has also been brought up many times and this was also discussed at our meeting. While some entries are smaller than others they have been judged according to the ratio of fruit to batter mix and above all flavour. Although they may not present as large as other entries they were deemed worthy due to their flavour, texture and any other point the judge decided. In discussions it was decided that a minimum weight would be added to the schedule in 2018/19.

Now for the exciting news. At our General meeting held before our AGM it was decided after a lengthy discussion that our very first 2-day Judges’ Assessment Day and Information Workshops will be held at State Office in Mascot on Saturday 3rd February 2018 and Sunday 4th February 2018 commencing at 9.00am each day. Please fill out the

As the season to be jolly fast approaches us and we start baking for our loved ones, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Committee members in Margaret Weatherley and Jan Young. They will both be such valuable members. We said farewell to Pamela Wright and Barbara Skein and thank them both for all they did for the Committee.

We held our AGM at the rooms at State Office in Mascot on Thursday 9th November 2017 and we would

coupon and return by 19th January 2018. Coupon can be found in this journal.

The days will run as follows. On Saturday The Land Cookery Committee will hold a How-To Day and an Information Workshop Day. We will be asking all those interested in becoming a Land Cookery judge to attend as well as current CWA of NSW Land Cookery judges. Current judges will not be required to pay the $50 fee as this is only for the people interested in becoming a judge. On Sunday the Judges’ Assessment Day will take place for those who wish to become a Land Cookery judge and have attended the Saturday How-To Day. We will still require a minimum of 10 people for this day to go ahead and they must have attended the Saturday How-To Day. Current Land Cookery judges are encouraged to attend the Information Workshops to brush up on their skills and techniques and will be required to attend at least one day over the next five years as required by State Executive. If further information on these days is required please don’t hesitate to contact our Committee.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year

Nat and Gail,Chairpersons

The Land Cookery Information Workshop,

How-To Day and Judges Assessment

3rd-4th February 2018 Held at the CWA State Office, level 1, 244 Coward St, Mascot.

Name ________________

____________________

Address: ______________

____________________

_______ Post Code: _____

Phone: _______________

Mobile: _______________ I wish to book for the Judges Assessment and How-To Day on the above date. And have enclosed a $50.00 enrolment fee (cheque or money order):

OR I am a Land Cookery judge and wish to attend the Information Workshop Day.Please include a stamped self-addressed envelope with payment to the address below before 19th January 2018Please make cheques or money orders out to “CWA Land Cookery Committee”Please sent to: Natalie Weismantel, 81 Sherwood Road, Aldavilla, 244010 or more people are required to apply for this day to go ahead.

Reminder: A Branch or Group must not contact the Embassy of the Country for Study. Please contact International Officer, Joy Grainger, if you have any questions.

Garry Prize EssayEntries for the Garry Prize are to be sent to the Editor, Noelene Grainger by 15th February. The topic is “Have we lost the art of face-to-face engagement due to electronic device usage?” Essays are to be 500 words in length.

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Show CateringThe 2018 Royal Easter Show will be two days shorter and will run from Friday 23 March to Tuesday 3 April.

Again we look forward to welcoming members along with friends, partners, relatives and work mates as long as they are over 16 years old.

As we need over 400 volunteers to operate the tea rooms over the Show if you can come along to help out please fill the coupon in this journal and post to Cheryl or download the coupon from www.cwaofnsw.org.au/showcoupon and email to [email protected] Please send in coupons as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the shifts you want.

All volunteers receive free entry to enjoy the Show either before or after their shift.

Once again donations of fruit cakes, date and fruit loaves, jams, pickles, etc., would be very welcome as these are very popular and sell out early in

the Show. These can be forwarded to State Office. Remember to attach a CWA food label.

A recipe for Plum Jam courtesy of Jan Young, Bathurst Evening Branch

1kg Plums, 1 Grated Apple, 250ml water, 800gm sugar.

Large plums cut the flesh from stones, small plums use whole and remove the seeds during last boiling stage

Simmer plums, apple, water until soft and pulpy (about 45 min). Add sugar and boil rapidly, removing stones as you go. Test for a set after 10 min but it may take up to 25 min to set.

When set let stand for 5 min, stir and bottle while hot into sterilised jars. Seal with sterilised lids while still hot. Label with CWA label.

Carol Vincent,Chairperson

CWA Tea RoomsHelp Wanted

Come along and join us at the Sydney Easter Show.

23rd March to 3rd April 2018

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

your feet for 4 ½ hours.

Volunteers need to be 16 yrs or over.

Please complete the coupon below and forward to:Ms Cheryl Mayberry

16 Mancini DriveLake Wyangan NSW 2680

ORdownload from www.cwaofnsw.

org.au/showcoupon and email to [email protected]

Name(s): ______________

____________________

Address: ______________

____________________

_______ Post Code _____

Phone: _______________

Email: _______________

____________________

Branch: ______________

Group _______________

Date/s Available _________

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Please tick shift preferred.

o 9:15 am–1:45 pm

o 1:30 pm–6:00 pmThese are starting/finishing times.

If you have any queries regarding working at the show contact:Cheryl MayberryH: 02 5961 2612M: 0403 166 519 E: [email protected]

Social IssuesMy last report for the Journal as Chair of the Social Issues Committee; it has been a very steep learning curve since I was appointed by the State Office Bearers to chair this Committee beginning in late 2015!However, I have to say that I have been overwhelmed by the interest and response of members to joining the Committee, as well as responding to my calls for issues that they would like to have us pursue. This is most encouraging for the future success of the work of this Committee. Let’s hope the email trail continues to stay active!Our AGM is being held after I write this report, so information about it will be included in your Group Representative’s report to your November Group Council meeting, and in the next Journal. However, I must thank the two longest-

serving Committee members, Lana Haines and Sarah Lukeman, for their persistence, support and encouragement, through the uncertain first 18 months!Remember, please take the time to tell us how you feel! We are representing you all, and we want to work on issues for you!If you, the members, have anything that you wish us to investigate, the Committee would really appreciate your input. Contact State Office at [email protected] and it will be forwarded to the new Committee Chair.I wish all CWA members a very Happy Christmas, shared with friends and family, and a healthy and successful 2018!

Trish StabbackChair

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Congratulations to the new Group and Branch Agricultural & Environmental Officers. I hope you will all enjoy the year ahead researching the varied aspects of Agricultural & Environmental and sharing the information with fellow members. To the Agricultural & Environmental Officers who have completed their term, thank you for your contributions. Keep up the good work by helping to encourage the new Officers.

Australian Owls—I have found an article in the Australian Geographic (July–Sept 2003)—Hunters of Night. Australia mainland and Tasmania are home to 9 owl species. The 10th been the Christmas Island hawk-owl, restricted to Christmas Island and is listed as endangered. The Masked Owl, Barking Owl and the Powerful Owl are listed as Vulnerable.

Australian Orchids—Bourke’s Backyard magazine (Aug 1999, Aug 2003, Aug 2005 and Feb 2006). Interesting articles on orchids. The

Bird Orchid—Metcalf Greenhood and the Small Snake Orchid are endangered while the Leafless Tongue Orchid—Diuris Sheaffiana one of the donkey orchids and Chiloglottis platyptera are on the vulnerable list in the New England and the North West Slopes of NSW. I would be interested in knowing of other orchids on the endangered or vulnerable list and native orchids in your area.

Reminder—A4 Reports, Moore Award Books and the Recycled Article to State Office by 31st January 2018.

Primary Product for 2018 is pomegranate.

Thank you all for your support during the year, (where has it gone?) and I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas with your family and friends and look forward to a prosperous year ahead.

Lorraine Sewell, Agricultural & Environmental Officer

Agricultural & Environmental Topics for State Cultural Committee Competitions To be judged for the 2019 State conference Senior Photography Section A: My Cultural HeritageSenior Photography Section B: High TeaJunior Photography: PaddlingSenior Short Story: “What I Overheard”Junior Short Story: “When I Grow Up”Poetry: A New YearBush Ballad: Road TripThe above all due by 5/11/2018.Junior Posters: Shopping (min: A3 size, max: full sheet of cardboard).Junior Posters due by 15/2/2019.

Handicraft ReportHarbour.

The September workshops will be held in Cowra on 19th and 20th September. They will be 2-day Judges’ Refresher and Techniques days. It is hoped that existing judges will come to the refresher days to update and discuss with other judges, the latest trends and new crafts being entered into the competition. We also want members wishing to acquire their judge’s badge to come. I hope many will take up the challenge as we need more judges, especially in the south of the state. The requirements for obtaining a judge’s badge can be downloaded from the CWA website. There will also be an opportunity to see and try different techniques, so look out for coupons in the April and June journals next year.

It is with much pleasure that I am able to report that the Handicraft Committee is at full strength again, and I am so looking forward to a happy and stress free year.

The dates for next year have been decided as follows:

State judging will be on 4th April and 5th. Suitcases must be at State Office by 31st March, so I hope everyone is busily working on their entries for next year.

The June workshops will be at Mascot on 20th June. There will be a one day workshop for members aspiring to obtain their judge’s badge, and a one day workshop yet to be finalized, along the lines of perhaps card making. The next day there is the opportunity to all go to the Quilt & Craft Show at Darling

November envelopes have been sent out to all Group Handicraft officers with all the information needed to help them in the coming year.

The Committee is here to help, encourage and teach craft wherever possible. It would be a big help if groups or branches could offer suggestions for workshops based on what they would like to learn, and where in the state. Do not hesitate to contact me or our new Secretary, Pam Wright, if you have any questions or suggestions.

Wishing you all a merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from me and all the Committee.

Happy crafting,

Sandra Hunter,Chairperson

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State Cultural ReportCongratulations to all the newly elected Cultural Officers! The Committee wishes you all the best for an enjoyable and successful year. Just a reminder that culture is everything you do every day. That should make your job that much simpler!Don’t forget that the entry coupons for the Art and the China painting need to be received by 15th February. If you require confirmation of receipt, we require an email address or a mobile phone number. Please send coupons to Cultural Secretary: Yvonne Davis, 31 Tripoli Way, Albion Park NSW 2527. The Closing date for the Children’s Posters is also 15 February 2018.

The topics for 2018/2019 can be found in this journal.When your Executive Representatives report to your Group Meetings they will hopefully have more information on our “Woman of Note” study. Information will be sent to Group Cultural Officers as soon as it is available.On behalf of the Cultural Committee members I wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

Lynne Dunn, Chairperson

Scott & Broad Art CompetitionCoupon No. 1: Entry Coupon

Entry forms to reach State Cultural Committee Secretary by 15th February 2018Name of Artist Mrs/Miss/Ms __________________________ Address: _________________________________ ______________________ Post Code: _________Branch: ___________________ Group _____________________Painting Title: ____________________Section:______________ For Sale: Price: ____________ Not for SalePainting Title: ____________________Section:______________ For Sale: Price: ____________ Not for SalePainting Title: ____________________Section:______________ For Sale: Price: ____________ Not for Sale

Committee receives 20% commission

Scott & Broad Art CompetitionCoupon No. 2: To accompany each entry

Paintings to be sent to: Eileen Mitchell, 2 Baldwyn Street, Armidale, NSW. 2350Painting can be delivered to the Conference VenueName of Artist Mrs/Miss/Ms __________________________ Address: _________________________________ ______________________ Post Code: _________ Branch: _________________________________Painting Title: ________________________________________Section: ______________________________________________ For Sale: Price: ____________ Not for Sale

Committee receives 20% commission.Please photocopy this coupon if you have more than one

entry. Attach to back of each entry.

Hospital Support CommitteeAs this year comes to a close I would like to thank all groups, branches, members and friends for their most generous support to the Hospital Support Committee; it’s overwhelming the amount of items that we have received throughout this year.

The Mother and Baby Packs are now being sent in a blue bag with the CWA logo on them so those who receive these packs now know who

they are from and we are spreading the good work of CWA across the world.

On behalf of all the ladies on the

Hospital Support Committee, I would like to wish all members and their families a very merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year.

Please take care as you travel on the roads and spend time with your families and friends, keep safe and look after each other.

Merry Christmas,Kerrie Tomlins, Chairperson

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ACWW South Pacific Area President’s letter second-hand hearing aids to Red Cross, Tonga from New Zealand and in October I posted another box of hearing aids to Tonga.Following the SPA Conference I attended the CWA of NSW State Conference and then the CWA in Vic. State Conference. At these conferences Minhi (my travelling companion doll) raised $2,290 for Pennies. I Thank members at the NSW conference for your $901.20 donation.Travelling to Fiji in June I spoke with Susana Evening a number of times on the telephone and attended a Christ The King Women’s League meeting in Ba. I am waiting on costing for a water tank for the Ba community. From Fiji I flew to Tuvalu where I met with the Tuvalu National Council of Women. An educational 3 days. I am also waiting for costings from them for sewing machines, water tanks, water purifiers and photocopier. They also need cotton materials in lengths over 3 metres.I attended the Northern Territory AGM and Conference in October as well as Oxley and Hume Group Conferences.I have sent: AU $1500 to the Catholic Women’s League, Fiji to enable women from outer-islands to attend their conference and AU$407 for a

Dear members and friends,In February I attended the Queensland CWA International weekend. They too were studying Nepal.I flew to London in March for a 4-day board meeting. Over and back in 7 days! Good to meet the other 15 board members and to hear the reports from around the world.The ACWW South Pacific Area Conference in New Zealand in April/May went well with 290 in attendance. The 3-day pre-conference workshops were also a success. The Island women were happy learning scone & pizza making, bookkeeping, budgeting, learning local customs, basket weaving, visiting a pre-school, an environmental primary school, a rotary dairy and hand making articles to sell. There were 23 Island women and one man from 11 Societies in Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea and Kiribati. My sincere thanks to CWA of NSW who contributed $15,000 towards the funding for these women (the man paid his own expenses).Mrs Lyn Braico, my minute secretary, did a fabulous job completing the conference book of minutes. These have been posted to everyone at the conference as well as all Society members. State Office have a copy.We posted a very large box of

printer.CWA of NSW also funded (through the SPA Account) AU$3,300 to Mubalu Women of Hope, PNG for adult literacy classes, sewing classes and a small water tank. AU$2,517 to Tonga for two large water tanks and AU$5,000 to PNG for 9 sewing machines.These societies have sent their thanks to the members in NSW for the $3,300 and also for the number of village aid packs sent in the past 3 months—very welcome and needed parcels.In October AU$5,000 was sent to Tonga for a Micro Credit Scheme.I thank all members of CWA for your generous donations to International work. You are making women and children’s lives much better in many ways in many places.The ACWW World Conference will be held in Melbourne, Australia 4-10th April 2019The South Pacific Area Conference will be held in Port Moresby, PNG late April/early May 2020.I wish you and yours a very safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful 2018Gail Commens, ACWW South Pacific Area President

Lymphoedema Action Alliancetreatment or trauma.Lymphoedema impacts adversely on the physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing of people living with lymphoedema.The Lymphoedema Action Alliance is a coalition of organisations which includes the CWA of NSW. Our representative on this Alliance is Elisabeth Hodgson who is a member of the Hospital Support Committee. Elisabeth has taken over from Patricia Allen who represented the CWA on this Alliance for a number of years.

The Alliance is working to reduce the unnecessary suffering of people who have lymphoedema, by ensuring timely access to affordable lymphoedema services and compression garments, regardless of where people live, their financial status and their health situation.Lymphoedema is the term given to swelling resulting from malfunction of the lymphatic system. It can affect people of all ages, whether it is as a result of underdeveloped lymphatics, or due to damage to the lymph system from cancer

Actions needed are:

▪ Equitable access to quality lymphoedema services in NSW.

▪ Equitable sustainable access to affordable lymphoedema compression garments.

Further information about lymphoedema and the Alliance are available on the website: www.actionalliance.org.au and Facebook page: Lymphoedema Action Alliance

Elisabeth HodgsonCWA of NSW Representative, Lymphodema Action Alliance

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Advocacy UpdatetrimesterNSW Health does not currently support routine testing of thyroid function for pregnant women. This is in line with recommendations contained in the Australian Government’s Clinical Practice Guidelines—Antenatal Care Module 2 which advises there is currently insufficient evidence to support routine testing for thyroid disfunction.Prevention of iodine deficiency disorders through women’s health programsNSW Health is implementing a strategy to raise awareness about iodine supplementation, including a recent media release encouraging mothers to take iodine for baby brain development while pregnant and breastfeeding. NSW Health is also developing updated information for its website, fact sheets and other resources for health professionals.Establish and fund a cardiac bus service to visit regional and remote areas of NSWImproving the cardiovascular health of rural communities aligns closely with the Ministry of Health priorities. Of note is an initiative that aims to close the gap in cardiovascular health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. While there are no plans to introduce a cardiac bus service in NSW at

Our advocacy work continues across a number of different policy areas. Meetings, correspondence and media activities have continued for the CWA on many issues; particularly those raised at the Conference in Tumbi Umbi. Meeting details, submissions and events we have attended recently are summarised below.

Meetings The Hon. Don Harwin—Minister for Energy The CEO met with Minister Harwin recently to discuss issues pertaining to electricity pricing, rebates for low income households, our stance of CSG and mining and concerns raised to CWA via our representative on the Essential Energy Customer Advocacy Group.

Replies to Correspondence Letters have been sent in respect of all motions that were passed at the AGM. We have started to receive some responses as outlined below: Health Reply from The Hon Brad Hazzard MP, Minister for Health and Medical Research re the following issues:Education of health professionals and the public in the correct usage of antibioticsAll NSW public hospitals have programs to support correct use of antibiotics which meet national accreditation standards. The guidelines ensure correct antibiotics, dose and length of time. The Clinical Excellence Commission has developed a patient education resource titled Receiving Antibiotics in Hospital: Information for Patients and Carers which has recently been translated into six languages. NSW hospitals also support the annual Antibiotic Awareness Week held during November to raise awareness of the problem of antibiotic resistance and ways to address this issue.Inclusion of blood test for thyroid function for pregnant women in first

this time, the Agency for Clinical Innovation supports a review of the Queensland Heart of Australia model to assess the potential benefits and cost effectiveness of this service model and how it could sustainably link to existing services in rural communities to facilitate continuity of care.Advocate for improving current processes and referral system for aged and frail personsReferred to Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Commonwealth Minister for Aged Care.

Roundtables/Events Quad Bike and Farm Safety Our involvement with the Quad Bike Safety Industry Action Group continues. We were also invited to provide input to the Agriculture Sector WHS Plan. In addition, we were invited to be in attendance and speak alongside Minister Matt Kean at the launch of this plan. Thank you to Helana Donaldson for giving speech on behalf of the CWA at this event.

Submissions ▪ NSW Committee on Community Services—Inquiry into support for new parents and babies in New South Wales.

▪ Primary Production and Rural Development—Draft SEPP and planning reforms.

Welcome New Staff MemberMy name is Tracy and I am the new receptionist at CWA of NSW’s State Office at Mascot. I have adored this role from the moment I started. Everyone has been amazing and I feel blessed to be part of such a wonderful team. Since starting my new role, I have met and spoken to many CWA members and look forward to hearing of their adventures as well as swapping recipes and hints. I feel that this position was meant for me and look forward to coming in every day. I feel proud to be associated with the CWA and hope to be here for many years to come.I have three incredible children ranging in age from 18 to 37. I have a grandson who I adore and a new grandson arriving in January. Nothing thrills me more than when there is a meeting or event at Mascot so that I can put faces to names. I am looking forward to meeting and/or speaking to as many of our members as I possibly can.

Tracy Meyer, Receptionist

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Structure Review Committee Communiqueapproximately 250 members per year. From 2006/07 to 2016/17, the decrease has been at about 330 per year. Over these 37 years collectively, membership has decreased by 53%. Over the same period, the population of women in NSW has increased by 52%.

If we don’t take positive steps to try and address this, at the current rate of decline we won’t exist by 2040. It may not be “broken” but it is “bruised and battered”. Change is not being forced for change’s sake, but to ensure the ongoing viability and relevancy of the organisation. This is what has been identified by the Executive Committee as an issue and also formed the basis for a structural review priority that was carried into the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan.

Background to the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan

In July 2015 in the Executive Committee spent a day workshopping the Strategic Plan. As part of this the members were challenged to first imagine what they wanted CWA of NSW to look like in 2050 (35 years time). Initially nothing was too outrageous (there may have been mention of a helicopter for the president with their own pilot!) The next step was to look at how we are going to get there. Another part of this workshop was doing a “SWOT Analysis”—looking at CWA’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. The members present came from across the state, there were members at their first executive meeting and others who had been there for 4 or more years, members who have been members less than 5 years and some that have been members more than 40 years. There were a variety of ages, educational and social backgrounds. It was out of this exercise that the need to look at our structure and whether we need to change anything came, and so the process we are in now. It came from ordinary members with

Meeting Communique 28th September 2017 (2nd Meeting)

The CWA of NSW Structure Review Committee (“SRC”) held its second face-to-face meeting in Mascot on the 28th September 2017. Attendees included Annette Turner, Tanya Cameron, Audrey Hardman, Ruth Cargill, Stephanie Stanhope, Tanya Jolly and Danica Leys. This communique serves as an update, available to all members, so they can understand the process of this review.

The latest meeting gave the Committee the opportunity to review further submissions and feedback received from members in response to the discussion paper and the communique from the first meeting. SRC members were also able to consolidate and prioritise on the work already completed at the first meeting.

The SRC has now received a total of 223 submissions on either the discussion paper or in response to the first communique. Most of these submissions further reinforced the themes and issues that were identified by the Committee at its first face-to-face meeting.

Why do the review?

This SRC has explained this before, although there still seem to be a number of responses coming through that are along the lines of “don’t change anything, it’s worked well for 90 years” and “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. This begs the question: Is it true that “it ain’t broke?”. Let’s have a look at the membership figures:

▪ In 1979 there were approximately 17,000 members of CWA of NSW, and 571 branches.

▪ In 2006/07 we had 11,209 members.

▪ At the time of writing the discussion paper, we had 7,890 members and 371 branches.

Since 1979, our membership numbers have decreased by

a love for the CWA.

Common themes in member feedback

In Communique number 1, the SRC outlined some common themes that were coming through in members feedback. Those themes remain largely the same and the SRC has been moving on to areas where action could be taken to help with some of these matters, as well as further exploring specific issues and seeking feedback via written submissions or through the Group Committee visits that we will be undertaking.

The concept of grassroots and our political involvement:

The idea of CWA being an organisation that is strongly driven by its “grassroots” membership is an obvious theme that comes through in the subjective feedback as well as the objective results of the member’s survey. The SRC recognises that this is a key strength and must stay. That said, there are different ideas and expectations around what “grassroots” really means. It doesn’t necessarily mean that every new idea and way of doing things has to go to the members for voting. What the SRC thinks it means is that there is a clear and understandable pathway for individual members to have their voice heard and their input respected. That can be at a local Branch level, a Group level, or at a higher state-wide level. This is something the SRC would love more discussion and feedback on.

Members also frequently spoke about our “strong voice” to government, although again there appeared some differences of opinion on what our lobbying and political activities should or could entail. If we go back to the very beginning, the CWA was formed to be a voice in the political landscape, to help country women and children and to work towards positive change. These aims are just as relevant today. We do however,

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provide anything further. More often than not, they say they knew nothing about it until they read the letter in the agenda papers. Alternatively, speaking up for local issues may mean in their local area. In some Groups, but not all, the Group President and the Group Representative are the same person; it is the Group President that speaks on local issues in the local area, not the Group Representative. Are there other ways members see the role of the Group Representative speaking up on local issues that we haven’t seen?

CWA’s Over all Representative Structure:

The SRC has received mixed feedback and some good ideas on how we can recalibrate particularly the State Office Bearer and Executive Representative roles. We will keep pursuing this with the outcomes of efficiency (in terms of time and money) and the ability to be accessible for all members that may want to put themselves forward for these roles. Separate to the structure review process, the number of Groups contacting the Executive Committee or State Office or the State Honorary Treasurer querying the cost of executive accommodation and executive travel has been on the increase of the past 12 months.

Strengthening and Improving our Communication

The SRC recognises that there is always more that can be done to improve on our communication, both internally and externally. We want to be an organisation that communicates in a timely way, with relevant information and that is as transparent as possible. Providing communiques from these meetings is one way that we are hoping to improve this. Discussion also took place on the circulation of minutes, particularly of Executive Committee meetings. Minutes are always available for inspection by members at State Office at any time but they are not routinely distributed electronically. This is something that the Committee

remain firmly “non-party political”. We do not align ourselves with any particular political party but we talk to everyone in government if we feel it can make a difference for our cause.

The function and involvement of Group and other Representatives:

The concept of the Group Representative is strongly supported by our members as it provides an important and tangible mechanism to deliver on the concept of grassroots member involvement talked about above. There are some challenges that the SRC noticed in relation to the ongoing viability of this model. They include cost and time.

Many Groups have little competition within them for Group Representative positions. On the contrary, some Groups even struggle to fill the role. There is also a large degree of recycling of representatives that goes on. The same can be said for other Group Office Bearer positions.

It is important that we address the functions of the Group (and Branch) to be able to effectively represent our members both within CWA and to external stakeholders. When the SRC looks to make recommendations about the function of Group Representatives in particular, it will be balancing action between having adequate representation and keeping the costs down.

Group Representatives Providing Input on Local Issues

The majority of responses indicated that the Group Representative has an important role to play in speaking up for their local issues. Members may mean that Group Representatives are able to speak up about their local issues at the Executive meetings. If that is the case, Branches who write to the Executive Committee then should make sure that they fully brief their Representative. When a Branch writes / submits a grant application to the Executive Committee, the Representative is asked if they can

would like more feedback on.

Possible initiatives & outcomes going forward:

The SRC will be making a series of detailed recommendations to the Executive Committee at their November meeting. A broad overview of what some of these recommendations are is below:

▪ Forming an International Committee;

▪ Recalibrating the membership of the State Office Bearers by considering the roles and functions of “issues-based” committee Chairs and the Vice Presidents;

▪ Using the powers granted to State Office Bearers in the Constitution to deal with issues in a more timely fashion, and in a way that increases the effectiveness of Executive Committee meetings;

▪ Making Executive Committee membership more accessible for all members in terms of time and costs for Groups;

▪ Consideration of making the Awareness Week theme an association project so funds can be given locally;

▪ Start a conversation with the “activity-based” committees about their role in education as well as competition;

▪ Possibly recalibration of the committee year to better align with the State Conference.

Future process:

As stated above, the SRC will put forward a series of detailed recommendations for the Executive Committee to consider at their November meeting. These will be a mix of items that can (if approved) be actioned immediately, and some that will require constitutional change and will need to be brought to State Conference for consideration.

After that, the SRC will assess where they are positioned within the review process and it may be that there is a case for further work and review.

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Awareness Week ReportThe CWA of NSW’s annual Awareness Week campaign was held from Saturday 2—9 September 2017, around the theme of “the Changing Face of Families in the Bush”.

Within this theme, the main focus points were:

▪ Grandparents raising grandchildren—a key topic and set of motions at Conference—calling for legislative change for all grandparents raising grandchildren to be acknowledged and recognised as a separate group in their own right and not as foster carers or a sub group of foster carers, but as a family.

▪ Female entrepreneurs/small businesses—encouraging and assisting women in rural and regional New South Wales to follow their dreams and start a small business, as increasingly important contributors to the family budget.

▪ Personal financial management for women—encouraging and assisting women in rural and regional New South Wales to understand and manage their financial futures.

▪ Building resilience amongst teenage girls—using the breadth and depth of life experience within the CWA of NSW to guide and encourage young females in the community to become resilient, empowered young women, by launching CWA Young Member branches and mentoring in various locations.

Seftons engaged several partners to endorse two of the areas of focus—personal financial management for women and teenage girls, and the importance of building resilience among young teens.

▪ Zoe Lamont’s innovative 10 Thousand Girl Program, a financial literacy program designed to empower women in both rural and metropolitan regions. Zoe is a young woman based in Wagga Wagga.

▪ The Girls Academy, who run academies around Australia to empower and develop Aboriginal teenage girls.

To help encourage media coverage of Awareness Week and its messages, we also selected three ambassadors who made themselves available for interviews.

▪ Zoe Lamont, 10 Thousand Girl

▪ Simone Eyles, 356cups and WorkSpace HQ

▪ Rebel Black, The Rural Woman

Seftons researched and prepared detailed media materials in line with the Awareness Week message, including statistics showing the changing dynamics of families in the bush.

Tailored pitches and media releases were produced in line with the requirements of media outlets. For example, specialist journalists from finance outlets received different pitches to mainstream general news outlets or regional media.

Seftons also worked with local branches to encourage them to

activate Awareness Week locally, providing a branch kit with a program summary, list of key messages, template media release for local media (that could be tailored to one or all four sub-topics), template media alert for local media, and statistics.

Media coverage this year was broad, with extensive regional pick-up across newspapers, radio and television, and a pleasing level of interest from metropolitan-based outlets.

Media coverage highlights included interviews on ABC TVs Weekend and News Breakfast and ABC Radio Sydney, Prime TV coverage, a WIN TV news story going across all Australian WIN TV news programs, an extensive interview in The Land, and coverage on ABC Country Hour and Statewide Drive.

In total, more than 200 media reports were generated, including:

▪ 66 radio interviews, news reports & mentions

▪ 45 print media stories

▪ 38 online articles (selection pictured)

▪ 64 TV news reports & interviews.

As a result, the total estimated publicity value generated was approximately $1.02 million.

Some common misunderstandings:

As per our last Communique, we came across some “myths” that we’d like to correct.

Skills mix

We asked a question in the discussion paper about skills and the skill-mix of those on Executive. Some people took that to mean

that we want to impose certain skill criteria on Executive Committee members. This is not the case. What the SRC are interested in, and what they would like to encourage, are people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience to be a part of the CWA. It is the skills mix we are interested in, as well as looking at how we can leverage the great skills that our current

members already possess.

Past State Presidents

Some members commented on the role that Past State Presidents play, particularly at the Annual General Meeting. According to our Constitution, Past State Presidents shall continue to be voting delegates for life. There is no Past State Presidents “Branch”.

CorrectionOn page 29 of the October Journal, the Branch name should have stated Jervis Bay Evening Branch (not Jervis Bay Branch).

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Telstra updateA Letter to Members from Tim O’Leary, Telstra Executive Director Sustainability and Regional Affairs

Dear CWA members,

As we approach the end of the year I wanted to take this opportunity to express Telstra’s appreciation for the very productive engagement we have enjoyed with the CWA of NSW over the past 12 months.

Telstra highly values our partnership with CWA of NSW, both in terms of the feedback the organisation provides from its membership base, and the opportunity for us to outline to members the investments and initiatives Telstra is making across regional areas of the state.

It certainly has been a busy year, and no doubt like many of you I am still struggling with the fact that Christmas is already upon us.

The big issue for Telstra in 2017, and indeed for regional communications across Australia, has been the ACCC Inquiry into domestic mobile roaming.

Roaming threatened to stifle competition and put a brake on future investment in regional communications, a situation which was recognised by numerous farming and regional organisations, including CWA of NSW, through their submissions to the ACCC Inquiry.

I’m pleased to say that the ACCC’s decision not to mandate roaming has cleared the way for Telstra to continue our proud record of servicing and investing in regional New South Wales, and meeting the communications needs of people who live in rural and remote areas of the state.

I might add that since the ACCC announced its draft decision another provider, Optus, has also announced substantial investment plans, underlining the benefits that can be realised through competition.

Since I had the pleasure of addressing CWA of NSW’s annual conference at Tumbi Umbi back in May Telstra has reconfirmed and announced investment plans totalling almost $1 billion dollars, including further expansion of our network and upgrading all our sites to 4G.

We’re moving ahead at pace with our investment in the mobile black spots program across Australia, and recently celebrated the activation of our 200th site at Comboyne in the state’s mid-north coast region.

In New South Wales we have a total of 119 sites under Rounds 1 and 2 of the Mobile Black Spot program and have so far activated more than 40 of them, from sites in Nerriga and Pilliga to others such as Bonalbo, Coffee Camp and Gunderman. The next six months will literally see dozens of other sites come on air.

I’ve been delighted to see CWA of NSW members attend some of our activation events over the past year and hope to see even more during 2018.

As part of our investment planning Telstra is financing a co-investment fund to partner with governments, councils and regional organisations to promote opportunities and address shortfalls in regional communications.

And to help us in this task, Telstra is further strengthening our engagement with regional New South Wales through a number of key partnership arrangements, such as the relationship we have forged with CWA of NSW.

In addition, we have established a NSW Regional Advisory Council (RAC), to be co-chaired by Ian Donges, a former President of both the NSW Farmers Association and the National Farmers’ Federation, and I am delighted that CWA of NSW President Annette Turner has agreed to be a member of the Council.

It is my great hope and expectation that the RAC can assist us by bringing to Telstra’s attention important issues facing rural and regional people and communities, as well as identifying and supporting relevant network co-investment opportunities.

Addressing the communications needs of regional and rural New South involves numerous challenges, and it is true that we are not going to be able to solve all the issues people face or meet everyone’s expectations.

However, through open and honest engagement with organisations such as CWA of NSW I believe we can significantly improve the outcomes we deliver for our customers across the state.

That’s why I appreciate this relationship and look forward to even greater engagement in 2018.

I’d like to wish all members a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.

Tim O’LearyExecutive DirectorSustainability and Regional AffairsTelstra

Telstra is CWA of NSW’s Community Partner

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Tim O’Leary addressing State Conference delegates at Tumbi Umbi

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Celebrations

Dubbo BranchA presentation was made to the committee of Macquarie Home Stay. This donation was made possible after the sale of the CWA rooms in Dubbo topped up by a donation from CWA of NSW. The total amount donated was $420,000.

The State Treasurer, Ruth Cargill, the Group President, Marjorie Blatch, members from surrounding branches, the Council Administrator, Michael Kniepp and the President,

Tanya Percy and members of Dubbo Branch were all there to witness the cheque being presented to the chairman of Macquarie Homestay, Rod Crowfoot and members of that committee.

This money will be used to fit out and furnish 14 guest rooms at the proposed Macquarie Home Stay units. These units are being built to provide affordable accommodation for people who need to travel to Dubbo for medical treatment.

The first sod was turned at the site a couple of weeks later, contractors have been selected and it is hoped that the first pod of 14 rooms will be ready for use by the middle of 2018.

Story of the Month

Norma recently received her Life Membership and is congratulating Joan and Mary on receiving their Long Service Award, presented by Cobargo Branch President

Lynne Jones. Norma joined Cobargo Branch in 1948 and has been involved with The Land Cookery as a

competitor demonstrator and judge. She was added to Hidden Treasurers Honour Roll in 2014 for her

contribution to the community. Photo: Joan O’Halloran, Norma Allen and Mary Motbey with Lynne Jones.

Cobargo Branch

Phyllis Parker joined CWA in 1981 and has held a number of branch roles. Mrs Parker held a Cookery Judge’s badge

and served on The Land Cookery Committee. She has won cookery prizes at Branch, Group and State. Mrs Parker still cooks scones, contributes cookery and jams, and still adds herself to the roster to sell raffle tickets at Branch stalls. She is a “pin-up” girl for all of our CWA values and a great candidate for life membership of our organisation. Photo: Branch President Jennifer presented Phyllis with her life membership

Members celebrated the branch 95th Birthday. Celebrations were held in conjunction with our Nepalese

International Day Luncheon. Patron Judy Baker gave a speech after cutting

95th birthday cake. The branch also celebrated when Betty Herbert was

awarded a 50 year medallion recently and Life Member Gwen Riordan celebrated her 90th birthday at

Branch’s November meeting. Photos L to R: Patron Judy Baker giving speech after

cutting 95th Birthday cake; Betty Herbert being presented with 50 year medallion by Branch President Yvonne Argent; Gwen getting ready

to cut her birthday cake

June Gardner and Dawn Vallance were presented life membership awards at the Group Cultural & International

Day. June, a member for 30 years and currently a Vice President, has held positions of an Officer for Handcraft,

Publicity, Vice President, International, Cookery, and Treasurer. Dawn, a member for 35 years and currently a Vice President, has held the positions of Secretary, President, Treasurer, Cultural Officer and Group Vice

President. Both ladies have been enthusiastic and active members, participating in our Branch and as Councilors and Delegates. Their extensive knowledge of CWA and

support is much appreciated. Both are very successful in our Handicraft and Cookery competitions. They were both leaders in the Rural Youth Movement and are still active

within the local Community.

Our esteemed most senior member at 92, Mrs Mary Fielder was awarded CWA Life Membership in September. Mary is known as our “flower girl”; she has made and supplied flower

arrangements for all functions within CWA Branch and Group. Over many years Mary has also made wreaths

and flower arrangements for CWA and other local organisations in Jindera,

she is especially called upon on Anzac Day. Jindera members celebrated with

Mary at a luncheon at Jindera hotel

Members celebrated the branch’s 70th birthday with a High Tea recently.

The Rock was first formed in 1927 but closed in 1930. They reformed in 1947 and have a proud history. Celebrations were held at The Rock Bowling Club with members past and present plus

Group Office Bearers and other branch members in attendance. Cutting the birthday cake were the two longest serving members. Photo L to R: Mrs Von

Post and Mrs Shirley Bergmeier.

Moss Vale Branch

Jindera Branch

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Albury Evening Branch

Branch members entered a team in the Relay for Life event and had a wonderful time.

Bonny Hills Branch

Bonny Hills Branch was founded 15 years ago. Our anniversary coincided with Awareness Week. The local community helped us to celebrate at a very successful “Not Just Tea and Scones” event organised to promote CWA with the proceeds benefiting the Hastings Cancer Trust.

Collie BranchA most enjoyable day was had

with members and visitors from Gilgandra and Warren. Anne Armstrong displayed a lot of items from Nepal and spoke of her recent trip to Nepal with other Macquarie Group members.

Crookwell Branch

Members applied for and won a Volunteer Grant from the Department of Social Services earlier this year to assist with further training of our members. The first course, Basic Food Handling was a web-based online tutorial. Six members completed and passed with flying colours, some of whom had no computer experience. An additional two members will complete the tutorial shortly. A second course to be held in our rooms, designed to address “First Aid on Farms” will be held later this year.

East Maitland BranchEast Maitland ladies use the gaol kitchen to cook ingredients that are grown on the historic Maitland Gaol premises. The workers at the gaol pick everything and we go in to do the cooking. Our payment is part of the produce which we then sell at stalls.

Eugowra Branch

September was a busy time for members. We catered for 80 Camp Quality Cyclists for lunch and also for the Eugowra Show. Books for Babies were distributed (an activity members have been doing since 2004). Another activity undertaken was a “Sweets night” for Mothers providing them with a free night out.

Galston Branch

Doctor Razan Asally and Doctor Frank Manconi, from the Endometriosis Research Centre at Sydney University, were guest speakers at the Nepean Group AGM at Windsor RSL on October 24th. Pictured here with our Group President, Mrs Trish Allen, the doctors were most informative and well received by those attending.

Goodooga-Lightning Ridge BranchFollowing information sent by members to Mark Coulton MP, Member for Parkes, a Humphrey Visual Field Machine was provided by the State Government for the town of Lightning Ridge.

From our Branches

Mums enjoying Sweets Night

L to R: Heather Knight, Monique Barry, Amy Aquilina and Sarah Quast

Barbara Blade and Fran Adams preparing to cut the birthday cake.

Photo L-R: Ann Dickson, Judy Offley, Kelly Lindsay and Vicki Jeffrey

L to R: Debbie Jeffrey, Rose Parsons and Sharyn Buck.

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This machine is essential for visiting ophthalmology teams of doctors and nurses, and visiting optometrists who provide routine eye testing services.

Goulburn Evening Branch

Goulburn Evening Branch was honoured and excited to be able to hold an “Afternoon in my Garden” at the home of Ms Pru Goward MP on Sunday 22nd October.

The day started out looking very ordinary but by the time the opening was in place the skies were blue and the air warm.

The branch enjoyed hosting members from branches from as far away as Sydney and Canberra. A lovely Devonshire tea was served.

The members had just managed to pack up when the heavens opened with a thunder storm.

Approximately $1,200 was raised to put to local charities. The branch also had supported the Association Fund, education grants, Rural Doctors Bush Bursary and the International Fund.

The members would like to thank Ms Goward for her hospitality.

Grattai BranchMembers held a Pink Up for Breast Cancer Day in support of the Pink Up Mudgee Campaign. This Campaign runs for the month of

October when local businesses and the community support the McGrath Foundation in raising funds for breast cancer research and the funding of more breast cancer nurses in regional Australia.

Gresford BranchInspired by the increasing popularity of street libraries, which encourage passers-by to stop, browse and borrow or donate books, the branch book club members decided, to make the well-resourced library inside the hall available to the public in a new way.

The library has always been intended as a public library, but accessibility has previously been limited to times that the hall is open or by arrangement.

Ross Staines was volunteered to make the box, and did some useful “upcycling” from an entertainment unit, picked up from the Dungog Dump shop. It was cut to size, sanded and painted, and a door was made to fit.

The books are free to take, return or replace and should be of an acceptable standard to the general public. Magazines are welcome if there is room. Happy reading from the book club!

Hay BranchMembers held their annual Public Speaking contest for local grade 2 and 3 students on 25th August.

Students from Hay Public, St. Mary’s, Booligal, and Carrathool schools, and School of the Air each presented a two minute prepared speech, and a short impromptu speech with subject given on the day.

Judges praised the confidence of students who presented clearly spoken, well-researched speeches in front of a large audience of parents, teachers and fellow students.

“Speeches were presented with speed and fluency”, said Judge Helen Morphett, “and full of great content.”

Judges had a hard task deciding on the winners due to the high standard of contestants. After much deliberation, brothers Lachlan (Grade 3) and Ben (Grade 2) Clark (HPS) were announced as winners.

Hornsby BranchMembers sprang into action on 1st day of Spring with a Father’s Day Stall at Westfield Shopping Centre, then attended a Jam Making Workshop held locally. A member of our branch was the demonstrator who has won awards at CWA state

Grade 3 contestants: Dimity, Cassidy, Breeanna, Capri, Chelsea, Will, Lachlan, Oscar with (back

row): Penny Bolitho, Markeeta Gibson, Bill Sheaffe, Trish Jarrett, Bronwyn Turner and Helen

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Our Catering Committee members have been busy baking savoury and sweet food items for Community Group functions ranging from 20 to 100 people. One function was Sing Australia Gordon’s 5th Anniversary who held a ‘F’ theme function at a private residence.

Jindabyne Branch

Members recently celebrated their Nepalese Dinner in the town’s Memorial hall. About 35 attended and were treated to a fine feast of various curries, Dahl, nan bread and a yummy desert which had a hint of rose water.

Heather Mohay our Cultural Officer led the proceedings that also included a trivia quiz on Nepal. There were two slide show presentations from locals. Judy took us on her guided cultural journey and young Robbie impressed us with his beautiful photography and tales of long treks and living with the locals while helping to rebuild along the way.

Several members wore traditional dress, there were generous donations made and generally a good time was had by all.

Kiama Evening Branch

Facebook and a closed Kiama community Facebook page were the catalysts for obtaining interested

women who have joined CWA and commenced the Kiama Evening branch on 11th October, 2017. The initial executive for the branch are President Vicki, Secretary Katherine and Treasurer Gemma. Meetings are held in the Speak n Easy cafe in Kiama, the second Wednesday of the month, 6 for 6.30, and have been accompanied by much fun, laughter, and of course, correct CWA meeting procedures.

The initial members are seen in the photo, with one member, Clare, missing.

Kootingal Branch

Our second popular Fashion Parade was held on 16th September in the Kootingal Bowling Club. Over one hundred ladies attended enjoying the new summer fashions from Ali’s Boutique followed by afternoon tea.

Jocelyn and Teena from Scentsy had a wonderful display of their fragrances while Kerry from Jamberry Nails displayed the many designs available in do it yourself nail wraps. Our members had a popular stall of Christmas decorations and gifts all made by our talented ladies.

To celebrate CWA Awareness Week, there was a display of international, cultural and publicity books as well as craft items, international dolls and general CWA information.

Lismore BranchThe photograph was taken at the local Car Boot Markets. In the photograph is Dayla Mills and Margaret Seydel from the Lismore Branch. We were selling handmade leather shoes that were donated to

us from a lady in Sydney (200 pairs).

This was just one of so many donations to the branch post flood.

A huge thank you is extended to CWA branches, members of the public and sister organisations for their generosity.

The Lismore CWA Rooms have been re-opened with a special morning tea and the attendance of officials from local, State and Federal governments and to thank all the volunteers who mopped up after the flood. We are now up and running with renewed enthusiasm.

Manly Branch

Manly resident, member of the First Australian Everest Expedition in 1984 and Chairman of the Australian Himalayan Foundation, Simon Balderstone AM, gave the keynote speech at the International lunch, to a packed room that included members as well as friends, local business representatives and the Member for Manly, James Griffin MP. The event was held at the Manly 16 Foot Skiff Club.

Nepal suffered devastating earthquakes in 2015 and more recently, fatal floods. Simon and his colleagues at the Australian Himalayan Foundation are doing an amazing job to help rebuild parts of the country and provide education for the children.

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Mannering Park Branch

On 13th September Mannering Park was lucky to have about 25 employees of Bunnings work on our hall. They prepared and painted both the inside and outside of the hall as well as re oiled the deck. As our hall is very old (been our possession for 60 years next year) the walls had a few imperfections, which were obvious in the kitchen. So to enhance our new kitchen they covered the walls with tiled like-panelling and gave it a new floor covering. Not content to stop there our memorial garden was weeded and mulched and new plants placed in our front garden and also mulched. To finish off they gifted us with a new cover for the barbecue and gave us two new benches for the deck. We are very thankful for the work done and with the new kitchen, windows and security screens gained from the Potts Point grant, the hall will continue to work well for us and the community, who also use it, well into the future.

Millthorpe BranchA Pink Ribbon Day fundraiser Morning Tea, raising money to be sent directly to Breast Cancer Network Australia, was successfully hosted by members on Saturday 7 October.

Delicious scones, slices and little cakes, copious cups of tea/coffee, trading table featuring pink items and raffle tickets were all available.

The photo shows International Officer, Shirley Mayfield-Moore, with Vice-President, Kay Nixon, and Junior member, Ruby, outside the venue.

Milton BranchFor many years students in Years 5 or 6 in the two local Public Schools, Ulladulla and Milton, have taken part in International project books, posters and dioramas and PowerPoint competitions.

These projects are extra-curricular and are all completed in the students’ own time at home. The students have always participated wholeheartedly and have enjoyed learning about other countries and people.

This year the country of study was Nepal. The numbers of entries in the competition was impressive: 90 from Ulladulla and 78 from Milton. All the work is examined by a number of branch members and monetary prizes are awarded to first and second placegetters in each category.

Moruya BranchThe Southern Phone Company which has its headquarters here in Moruya, approached members to see if we would be interested in letting two staff members, volunteer help in our tearooms

every Thursday.

Anthony Mayne came for the first 2 weeks with a staff member and was amazed at what we achieve within our shop and tearooms.

As a result we now have 2 volunteers from Southern Phone helping in the tearooms every Thursday and thoroughly enjoying their time with us.

Nowra Branch

Every year our Branch holds a Melbourne Cup lunch. A delicious lunch was served by the ladies for members, visitors and guests. New categories included old and modern jewellery, old and funny hat. Old favourites of best hat, best co-ordinated outfit proved popular. Hostess Elaine Briggs awarded the winners with a mini cup trophy and certificate.

Pambula-Merimbula BranchWe, as a branch, do have some fun other than baking, handicraft and serious motions.

Our branch members are pictured here with the Showgirl on Oaks Day. This year the theme for Breakfast at

Proud students at Milton Public School display their works

L to R: David Joss, Managing Director for Southern Phone Co; Annette Chapman, Moruya Branch President; Robyn Wright OAM, Moruya Branch Secretary; Genevieve Mortimer, staff member; and Anthony Mayne, staff member.

Barbara Grant ready for Melbourne Cup

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Tiffany’s which was held in the Golf Club, was Las Vegas.

Picton & District Branch

Members have been working with a number of other local community groups, to raise awareness and funds, to save the Buxton School of Arts Community Hall. This hall is 100% owned by the community and so many community groups need it to remain open.

We are thrilled to be a part of saving the hall which has attracted much local media attention. Enough money has been raised so far to cover the most urgent repairs to the hall and the fund raising continues.

Pleasant Hills BranchMembers run the Country Lifestyle Pavilion at the Henty Machinery Field Days each year for three days in September, and, as Audrey Hardman has said many times, it is one of the best promotions that CWA does.

Pictured are just some of the ladies who help.

Port Macquarie BranchThe branch received excellent media coverage for the coffee cups with sleeves that contained information regarding Domestic Violence.

Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie Evening as well as Wauchope Branch were involved in the project initiated by a local policewoman, Constable Karen White. We supported the idea: Karen applied for the Grant to obtain $3,000 to fund the coffee cups and sleeves. Members placed the sleeves on thousands of coffee cups!

Queanbeyan BranchBranch members held their final meeting in September. Members will transfer to the Queanbeyan Evening Branch. Our ladies gathered for a banquet, enjoying exotic curries and Nepalese hospitality with our hosts at Chomolungma Restaurant, Manuka. This was also a fitting farewell for our much-loved International Officer of many years, Mrs Laura Jericho, who is moving to Victoria.

Although a small branch in recent years, our ladies have been enthusiastic in their support of newer and younger members. They freely share the wisdom of years of competitive baking success, while cheerfully allowing rookie embroiderers to direct the creation of branch handicraft entries. New members have been encouraged to take on official roles, and to share their new ideas, perspectives and skills.

All are looking forward to the New Year ahead as part of a single Queanbeyan Branch!

Uranquinty Branch

In October a new CWA branch was formed at Uranquinty in the Riverina Group to be known as the Uranquinty Evening Branch. State Secretary, Mrs Ann Adams, chaired the inaugural election of Office Bearers in the Uranquinty Hall. There were nine women present and some apologies.

They are a very enthusiastic group and will meet again in November.

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

Kohlhagen and Val Fox.

L to R: Alva Thomas, Judith Dawson, Hilda Saunders.

Members around a table of Buddhist offerings of rice, incense, and flowers.

Office bearers elected L to R: Maree Crosskell, Vice President; Rachael Whiting, President;

Mardi Walker, Treasurer; and Barbara Dengate, Vice President. Aurelie Quade, Secretary was

absent.

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Yamba BranchMembers meet each month in the local Community Centre. The staff at the centre happily anticipate the booking, as they get to judge cooking brought in by members.

Recently we cooked lamington fingers and the maintenance guys from the local council open spaces department were happy to help. They put down their work tools and with the criteria set out in front of them they started to judge. Dave and Jake along with Rob were more

than up to the task even calling for more lamingtons to make sure they had the correct winner!

It is a very unique way of judging our cooking but the staff members are always happy to help out.

Murrumbidgee-Lachlan Group

Members enjoyed displays of dream catchers, children’s posters, International posters, dolls and books, and photos of plants and animals in our Agricultural & Environmental competitions at the combined cultures day at Rankins Springs Hall. Competitions in poetry and ballads were presented as well.

The photo also shows our guest

speaker Mr Neville Dwyer from Griffith, who gave an excellent presentation on Nepal.

North Coast Group

North Coast Group recently held their AGM at Darlington Park, Arrawarra.

This year being our 70th year we celebrated with a cake made by the chef from a CWA recipe book that belonged to his mother.

The cake was cut by our President

Leonie Fish and our guest speaker State Agricultural & Environmental Officer, Lorraine Sewell.

A wonderful day was had and all positions were filled.

Phillip GroupOn 4th November Illawarra Group ladies joined the Phillip Group ladies on their Jacaranda cruise. We travelled up on the train and the early start didn’t dampen our enthusiasm. We had a wonderful day of fellowship and fun and the Jacarandas were terrific.

From our Groups

Vale Julian Campbell AMThe loss of Julian Campbell AM earlier this year at the age of 80 was sorely felt by the Association.Mrs Campbell had been a valued member of the State Agricultural & Environmental Committee for the last ten years, serving as Secretary from 2007 to 2013 and as Chairman (State Agricultural & Environmental Officer) from 2014 to 2015.She was also the Secretary of Warren Branch from 2015 until the time of her passing.In 2001 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to local government and the community of Warren, and to the conservation and management of the environment in the Macquarie River and Marshes area.Mrs Campbell was a quiet, gracious lady, committed to environmental causes, and will be fondly remembered by many members around the state.

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Coleambally-ArgoonDorothy Meyer—serving Vice President; held many branch offices, her favourite being Land Cookery Officer; President many times, Group Councillor and Delegate to nearly every State AGM; Group President and Representative; a member of State Choir for more than 30 years; awarded Life Membership; member for 50 years, sadly missed—aged 87.

CoolamonEna Hancock—former member, thought to have joined in 1945, Branch Patron, successful competitor in handicraft and cookery; Delegate to conference; awarded a Long Service Bar and 50 Year Medallion; member for 59 years—aged 104.

CrookwellAudrey Moore—much loved Cultural Officer and performer for over 20 years; member for 35 years, missed by all—aged 90.

DubboJill Burns—ex Nyngan, valued member for 11 years.

Shirley Dick—former member ex Binnaway; very interested in handicraft and supported members in a wide range of creative activities; member for 20 years.

Hazel Ryan—former valued member for 51 years; awarded a Long Service Bar.

EugowraWendy Carey—Treasurer, Secretary and Delegate to State AGMs; Group Secretary and International Officer; worked at Orange Field Days and Public Speaking for schools; a very involved member, well organised, disciplined and happy; a good friend for 11 years—aged 68.

GanmainLouise Curry—former member, Handicraft Officer, always ready to help in any way; member for three years, sadly missed.

GulgongRuby Gossage—Secretary, Vice President, Delegate, Councillor, Land Cookery Officer; always helped with catering and fundraising; enjoyed cooking, knitting and crochet; awarded a Long Service Bar and Life Membership; member for 45 years—aged 93.

HayEdna Finch—former member remembered for her gentle, generous nature and contribution, particularly as International Officer; loyal and active member for 28 years—aged 98.

KingscliffJune Nisbet—President and Treasurer; a passionate member and tireless worker for 21 years, sadly missed by all.

KootingalPat Betts—Secretary, Vice President, Catering Officer; an active member since the branch’s first meeting 19 years ago.

MerriwaEdna Binks—Patron; respected and valued member for 63 years; awarded a Long Service Bar and Life Membership; member for 62 years, sadly missed—aged 93.

MillthorpeJean Selwood—former loved and valued member for 61 years; a Handicraft Officer who was passionate about her sewing; sadly missed.

MoruyaAnnette Goodworth—former member respected for her work

The following branches mourn the loss of valued members:

BedgerabongAlison Woods—member of State Land Cookery Committee for many years; a State Judge, Branch Cookery Officer and Vice President; member for over 50 years, fondly remembered.

BerriganMaureen Twomey—fondly remembered for her enjoyment and participation in all CWA activities; member for five years—aged 80.

BerryJean Stanfield—a warm and lovely lady with many accomplishments generously shared; a great Publicity Officer and winner of this year’s Wagga Daily Advertiser Award; member for 10 years, sadly missed.

CampbelltownElizabeth (Betty) Henderson—ex Kurrajong (President, Secretary, International Officer, Councillor and Delegate) and Lawson (President, International Officer, Cultural Officer, Councillor and Delegate); Campbelltown Treasurer, Councillor and Delegate; Group Vice President; Life Member; caring and thoughtful member for 50 years; those who knew her will miss her.

Carcoar-ManduramaFrances (Margaret) Fairbank—former member ex Blayney, past Treasurer, made craft and cookery items for the show, attended every month until taken ill, member for 37 years, she will be missed at the branch.

Cartwrights HillMarie Reid—ex Eurongilly and Bundanoon; member for 50 years, sadly missed.

Garden of Remembrance

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Port MacquarieIla Brennan—ex Bourke where she was International Officer and Vice President; Branch and Group Cookery Officer, International Officer, Vice President; a gentle, quiet worker for 41 years—aged 92.

SomertonPat Chaffey—much loved, valued and dedicated member for 22 years; awarded a Long Service Bar; always a willing participant and quiet achiever, sadly missed.

Spring RidgeMavis Lord—serving President and Secretary; past Treasurer, Handicraft Officer, Cookery Officer, Councillor and Delegate; Group Vice President; excelled in knitting and cooking; awarded Life Membership; loyal member for 54 years.

TamworthBarbara Doherty—former member, Tamworth Australia Day Citizen of the Year 2006; dedicated member for 19 years.

TerrigalSybil McDonald—former member for 29 years; made International Days great fun, always willing to participate and support CWA; awarded a Long Service Bar; sadly missed.

ToongabbieMuriel Allen—former member; President, Secretary, International Officer, Cookery Officer, Publicity Officer, Social Secretary, Caring, Room Organiser, Councillor; Group Publicity Officer and Vice President; loved cooking, and made the International Day cake for many years; also loved stitch tapestries; member for 20 years—aged 95.

Tuggerah LakesMargaret Harvey—former member for 10 years; loved taking part in Cultural Days; Welfare Officer; missed by everyone and

remembered for her laugh.

Umina BeachBeryl Finch—former member for 29 years, Patron, President on several occasions; awarded a Long Service Bar; a beautiful lady who will be missed.

Leonie Ivanoff—actively involved in the branch for four years.

UngarieSherylle Ann Allen—hardworking, creative, generous and dedicated member for seven years; Secretary and International Officer, winning the State prize for her Mongolia Book this year; loved all forms of craft including knitting, sewing and scrapbooking, and won prizes; enthusiastic cook and helper on fundraising stalls; participated in Group events and attended State conferences; gone too soon—aged 66.

UrungaElizabeth (Betty) Cornwell—serving President for many years; Delegate to Group and State conferences; her sense of humour, dedication and promotion of CWA values will be sorely missed; member for 28 years—aged 80.

WarrenJulian Campbell AM—past State Agricultural & Environmental Officer—see separate item.

Edna Elder—ex Nevertire, awarded Life Membership, an active and enthusiastic member for 84 years—aged 104.

Wee WaaGwen Simshauser—Patron, wonderful cook, excellent sponge maker, exceptional gardener and flower arranger for events and guests; friend and member for 32 years, sadly missed.

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

and support of the Association; Treasurer; a master of spinning, baking and cake decoration; member for 15 years—rest in peace.

Jenny Nelson—a quiet achiever and supporter of the branch for 14 years, sadly missed.

Moss ValeAlma Thom—ex Jervis Bay where she was Secretary and International Officer; at Moss Vale she was a passionate International Officer, Agricultural & Environmental Officer, and Vice President; awarded a Long Service Bar; her gentle, ladylike manner will be sadly missed; member for 28 years—aged 94.

Mumbil-Stuart TownElizabeth (Beth) Hansford—inaugural member in 1958; President, Secretary and Treasurer on many occasions, involved in all aspects of the branch; her happy disposition endeared her to members; awarded a Long Service Bar and Life Membership; member for 60 years—aged 82.

NowraLorna Angel OAM—awarded her Australian medal for service to the Nowra community; also awarded a CWA Long Service Bar; member for 27 years.

NynganJean Giles—former member ex Purlewaugh, Binnaway and Borenore; Patron and a very lovely lady, liked by all; member for over 50 years—aged 96.

ParkesMary Ellen Whalan—ex Carcoar-Mandurama and Parkes Evening, where she was Secretary; Patron with a passion for CWA and liked to follow the Association Rules; could turn her hand to all handicrafts and was still competing in the over 80/90 years sections until recently; member for 75 years—aged 98.

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