Dural Bowlers Change with the Times
Dural bowlers recently played in a new event for the club, TROPHY DAYS, which as the name implies was played over two days and all present on those days, played. It was not a chance for the best players to gather together and have a strong team. The individual players were graded for positions and […]
Three Men and Some Lawn Bowls
Dural bowlers have won another Zone final, this time the triples. Richard Thorp, Chris Williams and Ben Nahirney had to win four rounds. The final against Greenlees Park was a very close, seesawing game but the Dural Boys dug deep and clawed back the lead to run out clear winners. They have earned their success […]
Frederick Percy Kean – A Man of His District
Honouring an amazing life. Our mothers were sisters. Phyllis Cadman and Hilda Kean. Born in Parramatta 14th January 1926. Percy started school at Arcadia Public School. He was the first student at the newly opened Berrilee Public School. Percy went to high school at Hornsby, then to Hurlstone Agricultural College – a selective high school. […]
Vale – The Late John Albert Leeds
John Albert Leeds John Leeds was a city person but went to school at the Hurlstone Agriculture College and this is where he developed his love of country life. John was a talented sportsman. He was invited to go to Adelaide by Ian Chapel to trial for a State Team position. John was a talented […]
Glenorie Progress Association
Apologies for no meeting in September but I was on a trip to Cairns and unfortunately our VP was taken to hospital on the day. We hope to see you all at our October meeting on Tuesday 9th October at 7:45pm at the RSL Club. I am very pleased to advise that we now have […]
Are You Looking for a New Adventure?
Costume Corner is a treasure trove of all things costume and fun. This extraordinary business has been a community favourite for the past 35 years when it was first established by award winning Australian costume designer, Judith Dorsman (Caddie, Picnic at Hanging Rock). Over this time, the business has firmly cemented its presence into the […]
Dural Warriors, NSW Premier League Futsal Season Launch
The Dural Warriors Season Launch of the NSW Futsal Premier League season 2017 / 2018 officially kicked off earlier this month at The Fiddler in Rouse Hill, joined by numerous players, coaches and family members, embracing the club motto for the season, “Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior.” The Dural Warriors Season Launch was a […]
Celebrating 20 Years with the Arcadian Artists
How quickly time flies… it’s hard to believe 20 years have passed since Sandra and Maria Vumbaca’s humble beginnings in ceramics, and their participation in their first Arcadian Artists Weekend back in 1997. They were so richly inspired by the concept of the Arcadian Artists Open Studio Weekend that they were keen to become part […]
Eastbend update and notice of 2017 AGM
On Monday August 21st there was a quarterly meeting of Eastbend Rural Communications. Items discussed included the ongoing co-operation between Living Heritage and Forgotten Valley Views. The latter magazine has been included in Living Heritage for the last year and the combination has generally been well received. Finances are currently in good shape and funding […]
Rothschild Avenue Traditional Furniture
Rothschild Avenue Traditional Furniture was first established 30 years ago and named after the street our warehouse was in Rosebery, we then moved to Dural and set up business 20 yrs ago, and have been servicing the Hills area and northern suburbs ever since. A passion for making fine furniture has kept husband wife and […]
