Exploring Old Singleton’s Mill on the Hawkesbury
THE DHARUG AND LOWER HAWKESBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY would like to extend an invitation to the general public to join us as we explore the Old Singleton’s Mill located 15 klms downriver from Wisemans Ferry on the Hawkesbury River. It was only after Phillip’s tenure as governor that the rich soils of the Hawkesbury area became […]
Arcadia Rural Fire Service
Throughout June and July the brigade has been busy with training. In June, Arcadia participated in the Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai district’s annual District Exercise. The exercise is comprised of a number of different scenarios that encompass the incidents and skills the RFS attend and use. This year there were scenarios for gas cylinders, lightning strikes, and an […]
GALSTON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE NEWS
Galston High School multi-district exercise Recently Galston RFB took part in an extensive training exercise at Galston High School focusing on structure fires. Numerous brigades from several districts and agencies attended the event which included breathing apparatus drills, leadership training, and communication exercises. Part of the event included search and rescue of the school buildings […]
Middle Dural Rural Fire Brigade News
In May Middle Dural Brigade assisted Hillside Brigade with a large 150 hectare burn that provided protection to a number or properties and reduced potential fire run into the Glenorie Village area. With the attendance of over 200 fire fighters, this hazard reduction provided a number of Brigades with an opportunity to work together to […]
Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade News
A New Truck For Glenorie Station During July Glenorie Brigade were lucky to receive a new Heavy Tanker. The new unit is a specially built “Village” Category 1 Appliance which was previously operated by Kellyville Fire Brigade. Members worked hard to get everything set up so it could start service as soon as possible. The […]
Buying Before You Sell
Timing your purchase with your sale can be complicated, and it can be challenging to know whether to sell or buy first. Here’s what to consider. Choosing whether to buy or to sell first is not as simple as it seems. There are a lot of variables, and there are pros and cons to both. […]
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Dural Village Shops New Mixed Use Development
A DA has been submitted for an upgrade of the Dural Village Shops at 644 Old Northern Road. This is currently the Dural IGA, Liquorland, Dural Compound Pharmacy premises). The development application states: • Partial demolition of the existing shopping centre; • 1,872m² additional GLFA (net increase) including demolition and additions to the existing shopping […]
AN EVENING WITH PAULLINA SIMONS
Join PAULLINA on her AUSTRALIAN TOUR at THE PIONEER THEATRE Monday 5 August | 7pm-8pm | $15PP Join Paullina Simons, international best-selling author of novels such as Tully, Tatiana and Alexander and The Bronze Horseman as she tours Australia to celebrate the release of her new trilogy. An unforgettable, sweeping saga from a master storyteller, […]
Apple Pie
2 oz. sugar, 4 oz. butter, 8 oz. self raising flour, 1 egg, 3 large apples. Beat the sugar, butter and egg together, then add the flour. The dough is very short. Divide into 2 parts, and, placing one half on a slightly buttered tart dish, press out into round shape with the hand. Take […]