Quirindi with Galston High School
Galston Rotary have supported the agricultural students at Galston High School with annual education trips to Quirindi. My wife, Julia, and I set of from Galston with the aim of getting to Quirindi later that day. First stop, Singleton for breakfast and were there joined by two other Galston Rotaryians, Brian and Harley. Next was […]
Two Important Local Buildings
THIS IS WADDELL COTTAGE. It is situated within the grounds 0f Galston High School. It was built in about 1845 by James Waddell, who worked the twenty acre citrus orchard that surrounded it. His son, James 11, was born there and lived all his long life at this cottage. He never married and died in […]
Convict Road Gang Site Guided Tour
The Dharug and Lower Hawkesbury Historical Society in conjunction with the Convict Trail Project would like to extend the invitation to the general public to join us in our walk along the Convict Road Gang Site. Visit the old convict road camp site and learn about the life of a convict on the Great North […]
ANZAC Gravely Speaking – Of War and Remembrance
ANZAC Day our national day of remembrance causes us to pause and reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for God, King and country in the Great War but there is another side to the day to consider: other victims of war – those left behind to mourn both victor and vanquished. Each soldier […]
Julian Leeser MP, Federal Member for Berowra, to Address Galston Rotary Club on Mental Health Issues
Julian Leeser had a special mission in entering politics. Having suffered the anguish of his father’s suicide some years ago, he is now determined to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention and to persuade governments to do whatever possible to achieve this. On April 17 he will address Rotarians and the general public on […]
Sallianne McClelland named Hornsby Woman of the Year 2018
Sallianne McClelland is one phenomenal woman. Her passion, hard work and determination to ensure the success of the Hornsby Women’s Shelter makes her an obvious choice for 2018 Hornsby Woman of the Year. More than 200 women have been given a place to stay and hope for a new life thanks to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter. Recently celebrating their third birthday it’s a great success story […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
We came to the end of the fire season at the end of March. From April, conditions for lighting fires differ depending on whether you live in The Hills Shire, or Hornsby, so check with your local fire captain (Middle Dural, Len Best 0408220705). The coming months are ideal for clearing hazardous vegetation prior to burning or mulching, rather than […]
Galston Rural Fire Brigade News
Crew Leader Training Members of the Galston Brigade are always looking for opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills within the organisation. Throughout the year members will often complete additional levels of training in both operational and non-operational areas. We currently have four members completing their Crew Leader training. Once successful, it will give them […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
Congratulations James and Kathleen As this goes to print our Community Engagement coordinator James Wicking is on his honeymoon with his beautiful bride Kathleen. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate James and Kathleen and wish them all the very best for their future together. The team will attend Glenorie Markets and are […]
Arcadia Rural Fire Brigade
March has come and gone in a flash, and our brigade is getting busier and busier for 2018. We welcomed those storms that rumbled over Sydney, in which the rain relieved those drought like conditions and aided the many firefighters around the state. It was important that we continued to remind the community that it […]
