15th June 2024. Edition One. In this edition: President's Report, Westleigh Grant Funding,
Trust Membership, NBN and tree protection,
The Beecroft Orchestra, Beecroft Probus,eNews,
Beecroft in the 50s and 60s, Local JP,
Hornsby Council News Bulletin, City of Parramatta News Bulletin,
Recent Development Applications.
Message from the President Since
the last eNews I have returned from the United States where I had a
successful ‘work’ trip. The trip was for the purpose of unveiling a
plaque identifying the grave of Jacob Nagle who arrived on the First
Fleet in 1788 but who was born, and died, in the United States. While in
the United States he fought in the American War of Independence in the
Continental Army and was amongst the troops who survived Valley Forge.
Despite it bucketing down with rain on the Friday and on the Saturday,
the weather was magnificent and we had a goodly number of people
present, the speeches were short, and interesting and the event went off
very well. Congratulations to the organising committee.
Now that I am back home, I will prepare a response to the letter from the Dept. of Transport about the M2 Noise. CLICK HERE
to read the letter from Transport for NSW. Once the motorway
resurfacing has been completed, we should all have our fingers crossed
that the noise is abated, as Transport clearly expects. A copy of my
response will appear in the next eNews.
Two items of news have been received about local wildlife. The first is
that the data collection looking for possible evidence of a platypus or
two in our local waterways has now been completed and is being analysed.
We will bring this news to you once it has been received. Secondly, I
bumped into Michael Bianchino, a former resident of our suburbs, who is
undertaking a study of some of our powerful owls – both filming a nest
and collecting some of their regurgitated droppings which will be
analysed to provide advice on their diet and the possible impact of fox
bait poisoning. I have asked Michael if he would be so kind as to
send through any report that might result so that we can pass it on to
you.
Work is progressing apace on both the Village Green and the new vet
practice in Wongala Crescent. When you are away for a few weeks you
notice the progress upon your return. The rain will surely help the
native plantings between the new Village Green playground and the
railway line.
It was very pleasing to see that two long standing residents of our
suburbs, Ray and Diana Kidd, were awarded Australian honours in the
King's Birthday announcement. Ray received his award for, in part, his
work for the Australian wine industry. But each received an individual
honour for generous and long standing support for the National Gallery
of Australia and the NSW Art Gallery. While I haven’t asked them, I am
sure that they would say that they are humbled to have been honoured
alongside such an amazing array of other Australians who have done so
much for us, but I add that to benefit our community both locally and as
a nation in this way, is something that is truly worthy of such
recognition.
Don’t forget that the next performance of the Beecroft Orchestra is
coming up at 2.30pm on Sunday 30th of June and I am sure that it will be
an afternoon of beautiful music – as were the last few that I have
attended.
Elsewhere in this eNews you will see a request to help the Civic Trust
plan to celebrate 60 years of our service to the community. If it can be
as enjoyable as the Beecroft Ball, where I am reliably told, a great
time was had by all, then we will have done wonders.
Westleigh Grant Funding On
Wednesday night at Hornsby Shire Council’s General Meeting the Mayor
Philip Ruddock presented a Mayoral Minute on the loss of State
Government funding for Westleigh Park. This matter has been in the
news and the Trust believes it is in the community’s interest to be
aware of Council’s position. CLICK HERE to read the Mayoral Minute
The NBN and Heritage Trees in Beecroft On
Thursday the 20th of May, several Chapman Ave. and Cardinal Ave.
residents were alarmed to see the NBN commencing trenching operations
very close to a particularly significant and heritage protected
Eucalyptus tree outside of a newly constructed home in Cardinal
Avenue. While the home was under construction it was carefully
protected with an extensive tree protection zone.
Weeks after the tree protection zone was removed, the NBN arrived and commenced their trenching operations.
A number of residents immediately informed Hornsby Shire Council.
Council, some 14 days later, contacted the concerned residents and
informed them that not much could be done or could have been done as the
NBN was a Federal body operating under Federal legislation. As such
they did not require Council permission.
The Trust believes, a tree of that size, after having its surface roots
interfered with to a depth of 600mm, will probably die within 2 to 3
years.
Beecroft Orchestra is ‘AT THE MOVIES’ for term 2 of 2024.
This is the theme for the Beecroft Orchestra Afternoon Concert on Sunday
30 June 2024 at 2:30pm in the new Performance Hall of Cheltenham Girls
High School.
Come along to hear music from movies including: Amadeus; Divertimento;
Harry Potter; Madagascar; Oceans 11; Pirates of the Caribbean; Stardust;
The Butterfly Man; The Kings Speech; & The Mission. Here is a
quiz: Can you match these movies to the composers of their music? The
composers for these movies include: Beethoven (7th Symphony);
Debussy (Clair de Lune); Dvorak (Slavonic Danse 46/6); Fucik (Entry of
the Gladiators); Morricone (Gabriel’s Oboe); Mozart (25th Symphony);
Saint-Saens (Danse Bonaccanale); Jessica Wells; Williams; Zimmer.
This term we also have a Beecroft Orchestra Community Playing Day
on Saturday 15 June 2024 from 2:30pm till 5pm in our rehearsal space at
Carlingford High School. Dust off your instrument and come and play with
the orchestra or just come and watch. The playing day cost is $10 per
player or $20 per family. The repertoire is approx grade 5 level but
everyone is welcome to participate in the playing day and to consider
joining the orchestra. Book through the website and you will be
sent the music to be played by email a week before the playing day.
Details of the Playing day and of the end of term concert are on the Beecroft Orchestra Website
Visit the Beecroft Orchestra Website for more information at thebeecroftorchestra.net.au.
Tickets are available on the website or at the door.
Beecroft Probus has Become a Mixed Club Beecroft Probus, established as a men's club in 1981, is now a mixed club and is currently seeking new members.
Like "Probus Beecroft West" and "Beecroft combined", we provide social activities for retired and semi-retired residents.
We meet regularly on the fourth Monday of each month at the Cheltenham
Recreation Club with a guest speaker and an interesting topic.
Our web site is at present undergoing changes, therefore is is best to contact the President Ross Walker on 0412 257 556 for more information.
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust eNews The
Trust publishes this monthly eNews newsletter. If you would like
to receive this newsletter on a regular basis, please CLICK HERE to subscribe to the eNews.
Beecroft in the 50s and 60s The
trust has been granted permission to publish a collection of
photographs from the 50s and 60s. The photographer was the late
Ted Richards, a former Beecroft resident and founder of the Beecroft
Cheltenham Civic Trust. Ted also served as the Trust's President
for many years. Murray Farm Road crossing Devlins Creek
Beecroft Station mid 1960s Hannah Street looking West
Local Justice of the Peace Timothy
Abrams, a Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust committee member, has
generously offered his services as a Justice of the Peace for any
residents requiring this service.
Tim can be contacted on Mob 0417 662 405
Dr. Penelope Crossley has also generously offered her services.
Penelope is a practising solicitor and is happy to witness documents pro
bono for 2119 residents. Penelope can be contacted on 0449 232 474.
Civic Trust Facebook page The
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust has for quite some time had its own
Facebook page. If you have not yet visited the page CLICK HERE
Hornsby Shire Council's June News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
City of Parramatta's June News Bulletin Can be viewed CLICK HERE
Recent Development Applications The
Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust's Web Site now has links to recently
submitted Development Applications in the 2119 postcode area for both
Hornsby and Parramatta Shire Councils. This page will be updated
with every eNews publication. CLICK HERE To access them.
Other objections and correspondence with council can be viewed CLICK HERE
Keep our two suburbs strong and informed by being a member!
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community. We already send the eNews to many of our residents. We
encourage residents who receive the eNews to tell their neighbours and
friends and suggest they too subscribe. The eNews letter is
available to all who subscribe. Trust Membership is not a
requirement.
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