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Spring is just a week away and by all indicators, it will see a return of warmer and drier weather as El Nino conditions look likely. It seems far longer in my memory, but it was only a bit over three years ago that half the east coast seemed on fire and our city’s water supply was dwindling steadily with strict water restrictions in place. A lot has certainly happened since then!

This week, I had a chat with food historian Dr Lauren Samuelsson of the University of Wollongong about the changing dining habits of Australians over the past 70 years. Lauren’s PhD thesis looked at the archives of the Australian Women’s Weekly magazine and how it influenced and reflected Australian food culture. I personally find food history fascinating and have enjoyed being able to talk to someone with expertise in the field.

The idea actually came out of a conversation with OC Life’s chef Ruben Lopez Mesa. If you’ve ever spoken with Ruben you know he’s passionate about promoting authentic Spanish cuisine in this country, so I don’t think he was impressed with the examples I sent him of what was being called “Spanish” food in the Weekly in the 1960s!

Until next week!

Vietnam veterans honoured 50 years on

Local Vietnam veterans braved a bitterly cold morning in Robertson Park on Friday, August 18, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the war in Vietnam.

Veterans gathered at the northern end of the park and marched to the cenotaph for a special Vietnam Veterans Day service to remember the 523 people killed and some 2,400 wounded in what was Australia’s longest war in the 20th century.

But not all wounds were those received on the battlefield.

Addressing the crowd, Federal Member for Orange said that speaking to many veterans it’s clear that it was the vilification and poor treatment upon returning home that proved hardest to heal.

“We have much to be proud of in this wonderful country,” Mr Gee said. “I firmly believe it’s the greatest country on this earth. But one of the few things I am not proud

of, and one of the few things that is still a source of shame to many in this country, is the appalling way in which our veterans were treated when they got back to our shores.

“The trauma of war was, in many cases, made much worse for you and your families by that undeserved and shameful episode in our national history. It seems unthinkable now, but it happened… On behalf of our communities, I offer a heartfelt apology to you, your families, and loved ones for that treatment. And also a heartfelt thanks for all that you have done for our nation.”

Fifty years may have passed, but President of the Orange Vietnam Veterans Association sub-branch, Lindsay Wright, remembers well the treatment he received after serving 12 long months abroad.

“Prior to being discharged.. we called into a couple of RSL clubs at Parramatta and around that area on the way home and we would be told because we were Vietnam Veterans, we

weren’t welcome at the RSL Club,” Lindsay recalled.

“And that happened quite a bit to a lot of our vets… I don’t know why and they wouldn’t explain they just wouldn’t allow us in there.”

While Vietnam veterans have long since been welcomed into the fold, RSL NSW President Ray James OAM to the opportunity of the 50th anniversary to President Ray James to apologise for this mistreatment of veterans and reaffirm the League’s pledge to stand for all veterans now and in the future.

Speaking at a Vietnam Veterans’ Day service at the Martin Place Cenotaph in Sydney, Mr James — a Vietnam veteran himself — said it was time to reckon with the past and address a wrong.

“Some were spurned by veterans of previous conflicts, turned away and refused membership by some RSL sub-Branches in NSW. Those who were turned away were left isolated, without access to key support

services or a network of like-minded peers,” Mr James said.

“When veterans needed the League the most, the RSL community in NSW let them down. For those injustices and for our misjudgement – we are sorry. To the veterans who have been at the receiving end of hardship and negativity – we are sorry.”

At a national commemoration ceremony at the Vietnam Forces Memorial in Canberra, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the debt of gratitude we owe our veterans.

“Many of our troops returned to face new battles at home and not every one of those battles was won – it is important as Australians we know the stories of service in Vietnam and what our veterans faced when returned home, the Prime Minister said.

“We honour you, we thank you and we are so sorry it took us so long as a nation to do so.”

Time capsule treasures still waiting to be delivered

It’s a mail delivery 50 years in the making and Orange Lions Club are hoping you can help make it happen.

It’s now been almost two months since the Orange Lions Club unearthed the time capsule buried 50 years ago in Robertson Park.

The time capsule was a fundraising project for the club, which, back in 1973, invited locals to send a message or items of interest into the future by purchasing an envelope, which would be revealed in half a century’s time on June 29, 2023.

The unsealed time capsule revealed 250 envelopes containing letters, photos, receipts, coins and other treasures and trinkets from the past.

In the weeks since, Orange Lions have been hard at work trying to match unclaimed envelopes with their owners or next of kin, but that search has now come to a standstill with about 50 envelopes yet to be claimed.

Orange Lions Club President Debbie Butwell contacted OC Life to see if our readers might be able to help get these few remaining messages from the past into the right hands.

“The Club is publishing these names with the hope that envelopes can be returned to their owner or next of kin,” Debbie said. “If your name appears on the list, or you are related to the person, please contact the Orange Lions Club.”

If the owners can not be found, the unclaimed envelopes will be passed to the Orange City Library for digitisation and preservation.

People are asked to contact the Orange Lions Club at olc. timecapsule@gmail.com stating the name on the envelope, your name, your relationship to the owner, phone number, and email address. Alternatively, you can contact Shane Reddan on 0413163721.

UNCLAIMED ENVELOPES (IN

ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY SURNAME):

Baker, Mervyn; Baxter, James; Blackwood, LG; Botfield, David; Bradbury, PJ; Brolloo, G; Burn, Meryl and Donovan; Cantrill, Ella; Chapman, Richard; Chown, Mary; Cornwell, Anthony; Cox, Phillip and Phyllis; Croft, Simon Ruth or Geo rey; Curtin, Dominic, Dowley, Thomas and Leone; Duncan, G; Edwards, Ian Judy Anne and Philip; Eyles, RF and WM; Farley, Hugh; Foster, N; Fuller, Chris and Leanne; Giddings, Marion; Gunner, Chris; Hathaway, Ken; Hawke, Phillip and Dorothy; Hazelton, John and Nancy; Johnston, Roy Phillip; Kelly, Judith; Kingston, Kevin and Shirley; Mckenzie, Raymond; Mackie, Lynne or Peter; Martin, Joyce; Newley, Judith and Charles; Nunn, Geo rey and Elizabeth; Peebles, JC; Perry ETG; Pomering, Carol; Radburn, Irene; Reid, Ron; Richards, Rev JS and Mrs; Richards, WH and JV; Roberts, L; Robison, Nola; Sheldrick, John; Simpson, JW; Sloan, DJ; Smyth, John P; Stone, Helen; Tanks, Kay; Taylor, Raymond; Vesperman, CG; Warren, R; Wilson, Alexander; Wilson, G and RB; Wright, Ethel; Yelf, Edmund and Fay.

LITTLE BADGE, BIG IMPACT.

Help support the families of our veterans this Legacy Week, 27 August – 2 September

The Legacy Week appeal, 27 August– 2 September, is a time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country.

In Orange, volunteers will be out selling badges throughout the week; a small donation, but one that makes a big impact in the lives of veterans’ families.

Just ask long-time local Legacy volunteer Margaret Sutton. “My children, they are Legacy wards,” said Margaret, whose husband served in Vietnam.

Margaret has been involved with Legacy in Orange since moving here more than 40 years ago.

“So my children have been looked after by Legacy and so that’s hence why I’m trying to repay that.”

Each Legacy Week, you will find Margaret in the kitchen at Legacy House, helping prepare morning tea, afternoon tea and lunches for all the other volunteers.

Alongside her is another long-serving volunteer Nora Bridges, who took up the cause championed by her husband.

“My late husband was in the Navy and he was in Legacy since 1960 I think... he was a legatee and looked after his widows. When he got sick, I was helping him, and then I just joined up and have been in ever since,” Nora said.

And Orange Legacy is always looking for volunteers to continue their work in the region, added Margaret.

“We always need people, we’ll take whoever wants to come… and if anyone would like to come down and sell badges, Nora and I will feed them!” she said.

Long-serving Legacy Volunteers Nora Bridges and Margaret Sutton

Australia’s changing dining table

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Why don’t we cook more Spanish food at home in Australia like we do other International cuisines like Italian or French?

This was the question asked by OC Life’s very own Spanish chef Ruben Lopez Mesa on social media a few weeks back. Ruben is a passionate proponent of Spanish cuisine and is on a mission to see the gastronomy of his home country become a weekly part of Australians’ home cooking repertoire.

But his question caught my interest: why is it that Australian families will sit down to a ‘spag bol’ on a regular basis, but not paella?

Fortunately, I knew just the person to ask.

Cultural historian at the University of Wollongong Dr Lauren Samuelsson spent four years pawing through the archives of the Australian Women’s Weekly magazine as part of her PhD thesis: A Matter of Taste: the Australian Women’s Weekly and the birth of a modern Australian food

culture, 1933 to 1982.

Lauren’s work explores how the Weekly both influenced and reflected Australian food culture throughout the 20th century.

As a former British colony, Australian food tastes in the early 20th century largely mirrored those of the “Mother Country”, but in the years following the end of World War II things began to change.

“There were lots of di erent factors… migration was obviously a huge factor, especially in that sort of post-war period,” says Lauren.

In the aftermath of the war, the Australian government of the day (under Bathurst-born Prime Minister Ben Chifley) promoted a large-scale immigration program, as growing our population was seen as an urgent necessity for our nation’s defence.

Between 1945 and 1985, some four million immigrants arrived in Australia. About 40 per cent of these new arrivals came from the British Isles, but formal and informal

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immigration agreements – some offering assisted passage – were also in place with other countries such as the Netherlands, West Germany, Turkey, but particularly Italy.

Between 1945 and 1970, Italians were the second largest group of migrants, outside of those from the United Kingdom and Ireland, making up about 15 per cent of total migrants.

So it’s no surprise, given the number of Italian migrants, that Italian cuisine came to be so popular, says Lauren.

“The first spaghetti bolognese recipe appeared in the Women’s Weekly… in the early 1950s,” Lauren says, although adds that it wasn’t exactly what we would recognise as being spaghetti bolognese today.

“It has the ingredients there, but it was quite different. It was more like a casserole, rather than the way that we would serve it today, but it was called spaghetti bolognese, it had tomatoes, it had minced beef, it had spaghetti.”

It didn’t take long for dried pasta to become readily available on our supermarket shelves, although actually cooking it seems to have been a little confronting at first for Australian consumers.

“There were articles in Women’s Weekly, explaining the different pasta shapes and what you should eat them with and that sort of thing,” says Lauren.

Just how good their advice and explanation was is up for debate, as OC Life did encounter a worrying recipe for a “spaghetti custard” dessert!

“Also I think Italian food was really quite easy for people to pick up and cook at home… to make pasta is a pretty easy thing to do.”

As to Ruben’s original question, Lauren says Spanish cuisine did actually enjoy a brief period of popularity in the pages of the Women’s Weekly in the 1960s.

“1958 to 1963 there was actually assisted migration for Spanish people to Australia,” says Lauren. “So there was a brief period there where we actually had a significant number of Spanish migrants, not on the level of say Italian or Greek migrants, but a significant amount that sparked interest in Spanish food in the 1960s, which then sort of disappeared.”

It didn’t help that the Weekly presented Spanish food as being difficult to cook, says Lauren, and also quite expensive.

“It was sort of very very fancy and you might do it for a dinner party or something like that, but it wouldn’t be something that you would eat every day,” she says.

“There’s a lot of, Here’s how you can make paella, but we know that it’s going to be incredibly expensive. So feel free to swap out the fish with canned tuna, feel free to swap out fresh muscles with a tin of muscles… there was a lot of talk about how expensive saffron was. It’s not something you just knock up on a weeknight after work for your family.”

Of all the Spanish recipes in the Weekly, Lauren says gazpacho soup was the most popular and enduring.

“Gazpacho was seen as very refined and you would serve this as a starter at a dinner party,” she says.

“And in the 1970s as well, when people started dieting in a big way, things like gazpacho became popular because they were pretty low calorie and healthy.”

The late 1970s and early 1980s did see another brief spike in Spanish recipes in the Weekly after a rice industry group

launched a marketing campaign to encourage people to cook paella — using Australian long-grain rice of course.

“Not the right rice to use, so it wouldn’t have been necessarily very successful,” Lauren adds.

As for other national cuisines that were popular in the Women’s Weekly, Denmark is surprisingly high on the list.

“There was a real burst in the 1960s and ’70s of Scandinavian cooking, which is quite strange,” Lauren says. “England and Scotland were considered two different places so they both make the top 10. France, of course. India as well, so lots of Indian curries and things like that… Mexican surprisingly made it in. I mean it’s not exactly authentic Mexican food, but it gets in there.

“Chinese food was around quite early on, surprisingly. There were Chinese recipes in the 1930s… but that really took off in the 1970s. In 1978 we had the Chinese Cooking Class cookbook come out. An incredibly popular cookbook that one! It’s been reprinted, many, many, many times!” Over four million copies sold to date.

Reading through the archives of the Australian Women’s Weekly, Lauren says you really see how creative, adventurous and adaptable Australian women were in the kitchen. And it was in the pages of the Weekly that women had a space to connect and share their food culture — no matter where they were born.

“From the mid-1950s, you see various different people from different countries were writing in to the Weekly, sharing their recipes, which is a nice indicator I think of what migration was actually doing when it came to the magazine.”

National Library of Australia

Pearls of Wisdom in Orange

— BY EMILY MIDDLETON —

We all know a pearl: one of those incredible women doing trailblazing things in their local community. An upcoming charity afternoon tea and panel discussion will showcase some of Orange’s own finest pearls.

For almost two years, mother and daughter duo Angela and Liz Scha er travelled the length and breadth of NSW gathering stories from a vibrant cast of curious, creative and inspirational women. Their book, Pearls, shares heartwarming stories, alongside musings on purpose and connection through 41 interviews with inspiring Australian women.

To celebrate the book, Rowlee Wines is hosting an afternoon tea and panel chat with some of our fabulous local interviewees on Friday, September 1.

All proceeds will be donated to Moorambilla Voices, a choir which gives regional children the opportunity to grow and learn as they create, perform and record music under the tutelage of leaders in the field.

Moorambilla Voices Founder and Artistic Director Michelle Leonard OAM is one such woman featured in the new book, and she

will be taking part in the panel discussion. Alongside her will be Orange artist and creator of The Garden Curator Colleen Southwell; Founder/Director of The Corner Store Gallery Madi Young; and Director and Founder of Rowlee Wines Nicole Samadol. They will be joined by the MC and Founder/ Editor of Lodestars Anthology magazine Liz Scha er.

O ering this wonderful opportunity to showcase some of Orange’s talent, previous owner of Collins Booksellers Margaret Schwebel is thrilled to gather a group of people together for a good cause, in celebration of the locals’ success.

“There are quite a few people that will have heard of Michelle Leonard, and also the supporters of the local women that are featured in the book. So I thought it’d be great for them to come along and have a very pleasant afternoon, but also feel that they are being supportive of a very good cause,” Margaret said.

The panel discussion at the event will

delve into the guests’ specialty that made them feature in the book. From where their passions came from, to why they do what they do, the local talent on display is sure to be unmatched.

“Colleen Southwell will possibly be talking about the incredibly intricate art that she does, and how far it’s taken her with her exposure around the world. And Madi Young with her Corner Store Gallery, etc. So, I think each of those from the local area will probably be talking about where their life is going and what they’ve achieved to date,” Margaret said.

“There’s also Nicole from Rowlee Wines. She and her husband are the founders, and it’s doing so well now. That’s three completely di erent sorts of women with completely di erent backgrounds, as well as Michelle’s speaking on the day.”

Author Angela Scha er’s daughter Liz will also be making a guest appearance, after living in London for six years.

“The girls on the panel will probably be

just talking about themselves, what they’ve achieved, what their outlooks on life are, and Michelle will no doubt be talking about the children and the clients and the activities that they’ve been doing,” Margaret said.

With many local students going through Moorambilla, Margaret hopes people come along in support of the program.

“I think it’s important for us to appreciate what our children have, and what other children are missing out on, and what we can do to try and support such a wonderful programme. So I was thrilled to see that it was going to be a fundraiser for such a program, because there’s children out there… with just the same amount of talent that we have around here, but they just don’t have those opportunities,” Margaret said.

“So it’d be wonderful to be able to let them access that next level to achieve the way our local kids can.”

Tickets for “Pearls Of Wisdom in Orange” can be purchased via Eventbite.

...I think it’s important for us to appreciate what our children have, and what other children are missing out on, and what we can do to try and support such a wonderful programme...

New head vet and owner at Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital

Dr Lucienne Downs has taken over the reins at Orange’s Mulberry Lane Vet Hospital.

Dr Lucy takes over from well-known local vet Dr Judith Carney, who founded the thriving small animal practice back in 2011.

As preparation for her retirement, Dr Judith made the decision earlier this year to step back from running the business, but she is delighted that a local vet will take over Mulberry Lane.

Dr Lucy was born in Perth and spent her early years on a farm in Tasmania, before returning to Perth for high school and university.

After graduating, she spent a year working in the United Kingdom and Ireland, before returning home to Western Australia where

she spent six years working in a mixed practice vet hospital just outside Perth.

Dr Lucy completed her Master of Veterinary Studies in 2005 and, after a big move across the country to Sydney, finished

her Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Studies in 2007.

She then worked at Sydney University and then at the RSPCA Vet Hospital in Broken Hill from 2008 to 2011.

Moving to Orange in 2011, Dr Lucy has worked at two local vet hospitals as well as teaching Animal Studies and Vet Nursing at TAFE.

Since 2014 she has been the District Vet for Local Land Services as well as being a locum in clinical practice. As a district vet, she conducted research into Q Fever.

Dr Lucy says she doesn’t have much time for hobbies as she is kept busy with her two sons and lots of pets… dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens and ponies!

But when she does get the opportunity she enjoys reading, gardening and walking.

Dr Lucy is a highly experienced and caring vet who loves all aspects of vet medicine and helping pets and their people.

The Mulberry Lane team and their clients are delighted to welcome her.

Neither COVID nor cost of living slowing our love a air with caravanning

Australians’ love of caravanning and camping shows no signs of disappearing anytime soon, even with increasing cost-of-living pressure.

According to a recent consumer sentiment report released by the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA), while the mounting costs of living are a greater consideration for Australians making travel plans, it just means more people are considering a holiday closer to home.

“The rising cost of living and economic uncertainty, underscored by the RBA’s recent interest rate rise to 4.1%, is undoubtedly impacting consumers, yet what’s heartening is the continuing allure of caravan and

camping holidays, especially as international travel hesitancy persists,” CIAA CEO Stuart Lamont said.

As shown in the report, many Australians are opting for cost-e ective, value-for-money holiday alternatives instead of abandoning their vacation plans entirely.

And 29 per cent of survey respondents even say they intend to increase their holidays this year.

“We’re navigating complex times, but this report underscores the adaptability and enduring spirit of Australians. The caravan and camping industry remains robust, and we’re poised to continue supporting domestic tourism and o ering Australians the quality holidays they seek,” Stuart said.

Locally, sales of new caravans have

continued to grow year on year according to Jayco Orange Dealer Principal Greg Davis who says the market remains buoyant.

And rather than the cliche of the “grey nomad” – older retirees travelling Australia in a caravan – Greg says that more and more it is young Australian families driving growth in the industry.

“[Retirees] have always been the mainstay of the industry, but it’s not as dominant for us in our dealership here, and I think it’d be an Australia-wide trend. It’s not the dominant feature anymore,” Greg said.

“Younger families were dominating the market due to the fact of COVID and people were deciding to travel internally rather than overseas and that market was very strong… and still is strong.”

While cost of living pressures are having an impact, he said it’s not stopping people from taking holidays altogether.

“But where the growth is at the moment, because of mortgage pressures, is more in the lower end of the market. So getting back to basics with the camper as opposed to the full vans,” Greg said.

“But in saying that there is still good growth in the higher end of the market… not everyone’s a ected the same obviously, and people see the value of vanning as opposed to overseas travel.

“I think people have just adopted the attitude that it’s something we’ve always wanted to do. It’s a bucket list kind of thing, and once they do it, o they go! They love it!”

BOOK WEEK AT SPRING HILL

PHOTOS BY Cec Tilburg

Spring Hill Public School held its Book Week celebrations on Monday, August 21. The kids loved dressing up as their favourite book character and proudly paraded their costumes at a school assembly in front of parents and friends.

ORANGE SCHOOLS GO GREEN AND GOLD FOR THE MATILDAS

PHOTOS BY Cec Tilburg

The Matilda’s historic run at the 2023 World Cup captivated Australians young and old. While we didn’t get to hold the World Cup trophy this time around, their fourth-place finish is the best result by an Australia senior national team and has ignited huge interest in the “world’s game” across the country.

Ahead of the Matildas’ semi-final clash with England last Wednesday, August 16, Orange school children donned green and gold in support of our national team. Pictured are students from James Sheahan Catholic School and Orange Public School.

Andrew GEE MP INDEPENDENT FEDERAL MEMBER FOR CALARE

Iwas very privileged to recently attend the NSW State Emergency Service Central and Mid West Command Awards Presentation in Orange. The ceremony brought SES volunteers from around our region together to receive extraordinarily well deserved recognition. During the recent storm and flood disaster across Cabonne, I saw firsthand the professionalism of SES members and the lifesaving work they carried out.

Our SES volunteers and their families sacrifice so much to keep our communities safe, and we owe them an enormous debt of gratitude.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients from the Orange City Unit:

15 years - National Medal: Phillip Kirkwood and Rachael Stevens

15 years - NSW SES Long Service Award:

Rachael Stevens

10 years - NSW SES Long Service Award: Phillip Kirkwood, Rachael Stevens, and Jared King

Your Country Your Voice

To all of our SES volunteers, a heartfelt thanks from the community for all that you do.

P.S - the SES is always looking for volunteers. As a community we can’t take it for granted that volunteers will just be there when disaster strikes. Our volunteer organisations like the SES need the community to step up and join up to help them in their lifesaving work. Please consider joining!

VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY 2023

Last week, we commemorated the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War was Australia’s longest military engagement of the 20th Century, with over 60,000 Australian personnel serving over more than a decade.

3,000 were wounded, and 523 Australians were killed.

If you look up the meaning of patriot, it will tell you that a patriot is a person who strongly supports their country and is prepared to defend it against its enemies or detractors.

When you think about it, truest form of patriotism must then surely be a willingness to give one’s own life for one’s country.

Whether it was regular or nasho, Army, Navy or Air Force, our Vietnam veterans personify the truest form of patriotism.

Australian troops in Vietnam served with distinction in the finest traditions of those who’d worn the slouch hat, navy whites or air force wings before them. Earning the respect of our allies but also our enemies.

Andrew with some of the hardworking crew from the Orange City SES Unit!

ROTARY CLUB OF ORANGE MEETING

It was fantastic to join the Rotary Club of Orange at their Monday night meeting last week!

It’s been about 12 years since we last caught up for dinner and we had a great discussion and q & a.

A heartfelt thanks to all our Rotarians for the work you do to make our region, our country and the world a better place.

Want to add your face to our Voice feature? Email andrew.gee. mp@aph.gov.au

AVAILABLE GRANTS!

The Strengthening Rural Communities Small and Vital Grant Program provides funding for grass-root, community-led projects that directly benefit regional and rural communities. Community groups and notfor-profit organisations can apply for up to $25,000. Applications close on Thursday 31 August 2023.

Round 5 of the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Research Grant incentive is now open. Grants of up to $100,000 are available to support eligible wine/cider producers who boost regional tourism through their cellar door operations. Applications close on Saturday 30 September 2023.

It still troubles me to think that the love our Vietnam veterans showed our country was not reciprocated at the time by some of our fellow Australians.

I am often privileged to talk with many of our Vietnam veterans and it is very clear that some of the wounds that have proven hardest to heal were those inflicted back home.

We have much to be proud of in this country. I firmly believe it is the greatest country on this earth. But one of the few things I am not proud of, one of the few things that is still a source of shame to many in this country is the appalling way in which our veterans were treated when they got back to our shores.

let that indifference and those injustices and indignities happen to our sons and daughters in uniform again.

On behalf of our communities, I offer all of our Vietnam veterans, their familes and loved ones, a heartfelt apology for that treatment and also a heartfelt thanks for all you have done for Australia.

As we gathered for the 50th anniversary, we remembered those young Australians who gave everything to our nation, and the enduring impact their loss has had on their families and our communities.

Vietnam Veterans’ Day is held on the anniversary of one of the most wellknown and costly battles Australians participated in – the battle of Long Tan. But there were many, many other places where Australians fought, which most have never heard of, including Coral and Balmoral, Binh Bah and Long Khanh.

On Vietnam Veterans Day 2023, we expressed our gratitude to all of the men and women who served and sacrificed so much for Australia in that conflict.

We hope that you are as proud of your service as your country is now so proud of you.

And on this 50th anniversary of the end of our involvement in the Vietnam conflict, let us repay the debt that our country owes you by recommitting our nation to the care and welfare of our veterans and their families and to never, ever forget what our Vietnam veterans have done for us.

May our Vietnam vets always stand tall and proud.

Lest We Forget.

our Vietnam veterans and their national history. It seems

The trauma of war was in many cases made much worse for our Vietnam veterans and their families by that undeserved and shameful episode in our national history. It seems unthinkable now. But it happened.

I like to think that through the years our country has matured with a quiet resolve to never

Andrew with Rotarians David Boulton, Dianne Gee and George Blackwell

I’m Julia Andrews from Orange, and I’m supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

2023 CULTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS RECOGNISING LOCALS CONSERVING OUR CITY’S CULTURE AND HISTORY

PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY

Local building projects and individuals were recognised for their contribution to the city’s cultural and historical significance at the 2023 Cultural Heritage Awards on Friday, August 18. The biennial awards are an initiative of Orange City Council’s Cultural Heritage Community Committee and aim to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions to cultural heritage conservation, education and interpretation within the local area.

Chair of the Cultural Heritage Community Committee Cr Gerald Power presented the awards at a ceremony at the historic Duntryleague Guesthouse on Friday night.

“I am pleased to be able to recognise these projects and individuals for their contributions to cultural heritage conservation. It’s great to see when someone takes the time to maintain and conserve the city’s older buildings for future generations to enjoy,” Cr Power said. “Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievement towards cultural heritage.”

The award for best restoration of a residential building was given to 87 Byng Street, for the restoration of what was once a commercial premises (former sewing material shop) returning it to its original purpose of a residential property.

Adaptive reuse of an existing building award was presented to the Orange Local Aboriginal Lands Council for the former police station at 120 Byng Street, which is now a community hub for the Aboriginal community.

Gowrie Newstead Early Education, Care and Preschool at 47-49 Hill

Street also won this section for transforming the former Newstead Bowling Club into a childcare centre.

Awards for infill development — a new residential building in an existing heritage streetscape — went to 107 March Street and 173 Lords Place.

The best heritage treatment of a commercial building was awarded to OCTEC Limited at 247 Anson Street for its new paint colour scheme.

Best conservation or improvements to landscape/garden design was awarded to Bloomfield House at 15 Cato Close.

Four people received individual awards for their contribution to the cultural heritage of Orange:

Sharon Jameson and Margaret Nugent were recognised for their work identifying, researching and commemorating the district’s WWI service personnel.

Sharon and Margaret have identified 107 unmarked WWI graves in the Orange Cemetery and have approached the relevant authorities to secure a Commonwealth War Grave for 40 service personnel.

Tom Miller of Metal as Anything was recognised for the restoration of metal work at the Orange Cemetery.

Wiradjuri Elder Uncle Neil Ingram was recognised for his ongoing contribution and service to the Aboriginal cultural heritage of Orange for more than 40 years.

Group Contribution to the Cultural Heritage of Orange awards were given to the Lachlan Valley Railway Society, Orange and District Historical Society, Orange Family History Group and OCTEC Limited.

Terese Scheepers, Sarah Hoskin and Theresa Kostitch.

Chris Eagle with Jodie Deane.

Greg and Lorretto Good, Lisa and Mark Heinz with Sean J Heinz.

Judith and Josefine Agland.

Stephen Nugent, Deputy Mayor Gerald Power and Cr David Mallard.

Uncle Neil Ingram and Gillian Ingram

Bob Curran and Liz Edwards

CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SERVICES AT THE

CENTRAL WEST COMMUNITY EXPO

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THE CENTRAL WEST COMMUNITY EXPO WILL FEATURE MORE THAN 90 SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM ACROSS THE REGION.

Find out what services and community organisations there are in our region at the Central West Community Expo on Wednesday 6 September, hosted by Orange City Council’s Community Services team.

More than 90 service providers from across the Central West, including Orange, Cabonne, Bathurst and Cowra will gather under one roof to show members of the community what services they can

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Orange City Council’s Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Mel McDonell said the COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted many social and community connections for Central West residents.

“A lot has changed in the last couple of years and many members of the community may not be aware of the wide range of services out there now,” Cr McDonell said.

“This is an opportunity to raise awareness of the services available and help members of the community to reestablish those connections that can help improve their quality of life, wellbeing and social networks.”

Service providers and organisations at the expo will represent a wide cross-section of the community from health, education employment and housing to disability services, aged care, government, legal,

social and lifestyle groups.

These will include Revenue NSW, Services Australia, Centrelink and Breastscreen NSW, while other features of the day will be free birth certificates for eligible people, a coffee van and a free barbecue. The Central West Community Services Expo will be held from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday 6 September in the Orange PCYC, 2-10 Seymour Street.

For more information contact 6393 8600.

PROJECTS AND PEOPLE RECOGNISED IN THE 2023 CULTURAL HERITAGE AWARDS

THE AWARDS WERE PRESENTED IN SIX CATEGORIES:

• Best restoration of a residential building, including streetscape element restoration - 87 Byng Street.

• Adaptive reuse of an existing building

- Orange Local Aboriginal Lands Council, 120 Byng Street, and Gowrie Newstead Early Education, Care and Preschool, 47 – 49 Hill Street.

reuse of an existing building: Orange Local Aboriginal Lands Council. s

Efforts to maintain and conserve the city’s heritage buildings and raise awareness of heritage conservation have been recognised at the 2023 Cultural Heritage Awards.

The awards, which are held every two years, are an initiative of Orange City Council’s Cultural Heritage Community Committee and aim to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions to cultural heritage conservation, education and interpretation within the Orange City Council area.

Cultural Heritage Community Committee Chair, Cr Gerald Power, presented the

awards at a ceremony at the historic Duntryleague Guesthouse on Friday 18 August.

“I am pleased to be able to recognise these projects and individuals for their contributions to cultural heritage conservation. It’s great to see when someone takes the time to maintain and conserve the city’s older buildings for future generations to enjoy,” Cr Power said.

“Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievement towards cultural heritage conservation, education and interpretation.”

• Infill development: a new residential building in an existing heritage streetscape - 107 March Street

• Infill development: a new commercial building in an existing heritage streetscape - 173 Lords Place

• Best heritage treatment of a commercial building - OCTEC Limited, 247 Anson Street.

• Best conservation or improvements to landscape/garden design - Bloomfield House at 15 Cato Close.

FOUR PEOPLE RECEIVED INDIVIDUAL AWARDS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF ORANGE.

• Sharon Jameson and Margaret Nugent - for their work identifying, researching and commemorating the district’s WWI service personnel.

• Tom Miller of Metal as Anything - for the restoration of metal work at the Orange Cemetery.

• Wiradjuri Elder, Uncle Neil Ingramfor his ongoing contribution and service to the Aboriginal cultural heritage of Orange for more than 40 years.

Four groups received the awards for their contribution to the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage in Orange and district. They were the Lachlan Valley Railway Society, Orange and District Historical Society, Orange Family History Group and OCTEC Limited.

Best Adaptive

Sullivan brothers on the road to success

Three brothers from Cowra are making waves in the pub rock music scene across the Central West, with their youthful take on classics from the Beatles and Elvis to Bryan Adams and more hits from the 50s through to the 80s.

Forming back in 2016, PlusOne is made up of 19-year-old Kimball Sullivan, 17-year-old Benson Sullivan, and 16-yearold Mckay Sullivan. From their humble beginnings at school talent shows, the boys are now a hot commodity, with pretty much all their Friday and Saturday nights booked out for the rest of the year.

After winning the ‘Cowra’s Got Talent’ competition last year, the brothers made

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their major breakthrough when they won the Busking Competition at the Parkes Elvis Festival in 2022.

“It was the first time we’d ever done any kind of continuous playing or anything like that, and getting recognition from the general public. So it was good to have, we had a lot of fun, we do lose our voice by the end of it though,” said lead vocalist and guitarist Kimball.

Despite the nerves, PlusOne made quite the impression.

“We played from Thursday to Saturday non-stop. But while we were there, one of the pub owners from across the road came over and introduced himself, and gave us a few gigs. It was at the Commercial Hotel and he gave us Friday night and Saturday night,” Kimball said.

But the band wasn’t always just a family affair. Drummer Benson explained that when he joined almost six years ago, it was his older brother on the guitar and a friend.

But after a bit of nagging, the youngest Sullivan joined the team.

“It took us a little while to convince Mckay, but more because he was still in primary school, and we were in high school, and he didn’t want to come to the high school for talent shows and things like that,” Benson said.

“So it was the four of us, us three brothers and one friend, that’s where the name came from as well,” the band’s bass player, Mckay explained.

Looking up to musicians such as Jimmy Barnes, Jimi Hendrix and the like, the Elvis

festival meant the boys were introduced to the music industry’s tribute artists, offering them an insight to the world of classic rock and roll.

“They’ve shown us a lot of cool stuff about the whole music industry, and really got us interested in that sort of lifestyle of music and everything, and looking at advice, it’s cool to see how it was back then,” Kimball said.

While Benson and Mckay are still in school, Kimball has taken on the role of band manager, booking PlusOne for events right across the Central West. Each weekend, you will find them playing gigs in Orange, Mandurama, Blayney, Parkes, and elsewhere across the Central West, but on days off, you can be sure to catch them on the Cowra soccer fields.

HOME COOKING with RUBEN LOPEZ MESA

THE GOOD ENOUGH Parent

with EMILY THOMPSON

LIES

Back in July, I signed Miss Nine up for the MS Readathon. For anyone not aware of this brilliant event, it’s a reading challenge for children to raise money and awareness of multiple sclerosis. My incredible and brave sister battles MS with superhuman strength, and I was keen to play a small part in fundraising for vitally important research.

But that was July. That was two eisteddfods, 16 deadlines, 39 mornings, one sleep regression and five tacos ago. I was younger then, and had more hope for the future.

So, when August rolled around I did what any sane person would do. I quietly removed the Readathon from our family calendar, deleted all emails about it and guilt-donated a lot of money. Why? Because the simple act of logging into the website every day to update the book log was just too much to bear.

Let me explain. My husband and I parent physically equally. He starts work earlier than I do, so I do all the morning garbage and school drop-o . He finishes at 3.30pm so he does homework, after-school sports/ music lessons and bedtime. We share dinner and reading.

My husband and I do not parent mentally equally. He will attend parent-teacher interviews, but I read the email about them, log into the portal, book the appointment, add it to our shared calendar, read the report card and write a list of questions to ask based on teacher feedback. I will then remind my husband of the interview time one week prior to ensure he won’t be working late, and a second reminder the morning of — just to make sure.

As I write this, we are in the middle of Matilda’s fever. Miss Nine has a special dress-up day at school and needs green and gold clothes. I log into Big W online and find her yellow tracksuit pants and a green jumper (from the boys’ section. The girl’s jumpers are all midri because apparently nine-year-old girls don’t get cold stomachs?). I then battle with the ethics of buying her the green tutu she’s begging for. Although it’s not throwaway fashion and she’ll wear it repeatedly, it’s 100 per cent polyester and Craig Ruecastle’s War on Waste says “NO”, so I worry about microplastics in the air.

I buy her the matching polyester hair extensions and vow to plant a tree… which I was needing to do anyway because I forgot to water the banksia I planted due to the “to-do list” in my brain being so big that things get missed. I add Hubby’s name and number as the “person to collect” and stress eat the kid’s last chocolate bar.

But then Miss Nine sees an AD for the MS Readathon and asks when she’s starting it. I panic. “Let me just jump online and check,” I say with incredibly false bravado as I try to buy myself time. I pop up a post in our local parenting group asking for advice. There are great suggestions: “Tell her it’s now a ‘Keep your room clean’ challenge; “Read the books you find after the room is clean”; “All protests are to be lodged with Dad”; or the highly voted option of “announce it’s a Netflix marathon challenge this year because subtitles=reading.”

In the end, I go with the truth. “I’m a bit tired, and recording all those books is a bit much this year, bub. I’ve donated money and we’ll spend our time snuggled up reading together instead. What do you reckon?” She gives me a big hug and I feel really good about being honest… Until she asks: “Perfect. And do you know where my last chocolate went?”

e humble ‘so ito’

This week I had the amazing opportunity to sit and chat with the ladies from FoodCare about how we could help people at home with their food costs, giving them info about home cooking and showcasing some basics to feel more comfortable when it comes to feeding our families.

We ended up chatting about di erent ways of doing things, and so I started explaining to them how in Spanish gastronomy we always start recipes with a method of cooking called ‘sofrito’, which literally means to ‘gently fry’.

It’s the backbone of almost ALL recipes in Spain. A combination of veggies cooked one by one to create layers of flavour in order to enhance your soups, braises, stews, casseroles, etc...

There are many di erent variations, but the basic one would be olive oil, garlic, onion and capsicum. Although in my family we always added grated tomatoes as well! You’ll see this concept of starting with humble sauteed small pieces of chopped veggies in Latin food, in Italy, in Portugal, in Germany and in France of course (although they called it mirepoix over there).

The idea of the ‘sofrito’ is to add a vast array of flavours by slowly frying each ingredient. The key is to not be in a hurry and control the temperature of your heat. Later on, all these vegetables will melt in your dish creating a delicious sauce and fantastic bases for your homecooked meals.

What do we achieve by this? Well.. a fantastic, healthy and delicious Mediterranean way of adding flavour to your food with just layers of veggies.

What do we avoid by using sofritos? We avoid having to add pre-made sauces full of sugar and preservatives to our meals in order to find flavours.

Remember: it is always better to start your recipes by slowly frying with chopped veggies! @atableof10

This is not a stir-fry, it takes time (and love).

How do you avoid burning the garlic? It’s very simple. Take note: Always add a splash of olive oil and chopped garlic when the pan is cold. Then turn it on and you see how it is much easier to control the cooking of your garlic (your kitchen will smell delicious at this point, I can guarantee you that!). Once the garlic starts changing colour it is time to add the chopped onion.

Gently cook the onion until it’s soft, and add the chopped capsicum. When the capsicum is soft, add the grated tomato. Reduce, add some aromatics, some protein, a bit of stock.. and boom! An amazing meal that you can o er to your family full of goodness and flavour.

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped fine.

2 large cloves garlic, chopped fine.

1 capsicum, chopped fine.

3 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

5 to 6 large grated ripe tomatoes.

Seasoning

1 bay leaf

Tips: you can make it in advance and freeze it in ice cube containers. Like this, you will always have the first process of cooking done. Smart cooking for our busy lifestyle!

2023 WESTERN REGIONS EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS

PHOTOS BY HENRY DEROOY

It’s the local building industry’s night of nights! The 2023 Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards were held on Friday August 18 at the Orange Ex-Services Club.

The annual awards are held to showcase local craftsmanship and building excellence in the Central West and Orana regions of NSW.

Orange’s Banksia Building Pty LTD were one of the big winners on the night, named 2023 Residential Builder of the Year.

While Cabonne Constructions were named Commercial Builder of the Year, winning the Commercial Projects $3 million – $5 million and Commercial Projects $5 million – $10 million

Congratulations to all the winners!

Banksia Building Pty Ltd: Residential Builder of the Year and Winner of Contract Homes under $400,000

Bespoke Building & Contracting Pty Ltd: Winner of Contract Homes $400,000 to $800,000

Simon Pilcher, Paul Edwards and Streb Delovski

Callandar Construction: Winners of Kitchen Project $65,000 - $75,000, as well as Home Additions, Alterations and Renovations $600,000 - $700,000

Pinnacle Custom Homes: Winner of Contract Homes $1.1 million – $1.5 million.

Matt Lack Building Pty Ltd: Winner of Contract Homes $700,000 - $900,000.

Duncan and Courtney Baird with their award for Contract Homes $400,000 - $600,000

Bryce and Katie Hitchcock with their awards for Contract Homes $900,000 - $1.1 million and Swimming Pools

Donnelly Construction Group: winner of Contract Homes $1.5 million – $2 million.

JAMES TAYLOR t. 0457 792 800

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69 Diamond Drive is a remarkable 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home and an idyllic location backing onto the prestigious Waratah Sports Club. Situated in the desirable community of Orange, this property offers the perfect fusion of comfort, convenience, and leisure, making it a dream home for families and entertainers alike. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by a sense of openness and natural light that flows effortlessly through the spacious living areas. The modern design and thoughtfully chosen finishes create an inviting atmosphere for both relaxation and entertainment. The four generously sized bedrooms offer comfortable retreats for family members and guests. The master bedroom boasts an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. The additional bedrooms are serviced by a second well-appointed bathroom. Stepping outside, the property truly shines with its enviable backyard setting. Overlooking the picturesque grounds of the Waratah Sports Club, you’ll enjoy a sense of tranquillity and privacy. The double car garage ensures ample space for secure parking with drive through access to the back yard.

• 4 Generous sized bedrooms, all with Built-in wardrobes and the main with an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

• Large, light-soaked open plan living area with a second living room.

• Kitchen with ample storage and stainless-steel appliances.

• 2 car garage with remote roller door and drive through access to the backyard.

• Large 794SQM block neatly landscaped backing onto Waratah Sports club.

Beyond the property, Orange offers a vibrant community with an array of amenities, including schools, parks, shops, and restaurants, all within easy reach. The proximity to the Waratah Sports Club provides the opportunity to indulge in sports, social activities, and entertainment, right at your doorstep.

AUCTION

Extraordinary Potential

83 Park Road, Orange NSW

Nestled within the picturesque Shiralee Estate in the heart of Orange, welcome to 83 Park Road, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom house situated on a sprawling 2.98- hectare (7.36-acre) property. The generous land size provides ample space for outdoor activities, potential expansion, or possibilities to subdivide (subject to council approval).

Additional features of this property include a large laundry/sewing room, ten stall stable, one stall complete with a horse yard, a tack room and feed shed with a pot belly fireplace, a double garage and a fully equipped bore with a combined total of 35,000 litres in water tanks.

SALE

Modern Family Home in a Popular Location!

56 Glasson Drive, Orange NSW

SALE

Auction

Friday 8th September

132 Kite Street, Orange

Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

The Project You Have Been Looking Forward For!

32 Maxwell Avenue, Orange NSW

As you enter into the property, you'll immediately notice the sizable and impressive shed that awaits your creative vision, providing ample space for storage and/or workshop.

Situated in a desirable neighbourhood, 32 Maxwell Avenue offers you the convenience of local amenities, including schools and parks. With a little elbow grease, creativity, and investment, you can breathe new life into this dwelling, crafting a personalized haven tailored to your unique tastes and needs.

Whether you are a seasoned renovator or a firsttime buyer with a vision, 32 Maxwell Avenue is your canvas for a remarkable transformation.

Sale

$370,000 - $400,000

Open Saturday 26th August

9:15am - 9:45am

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

This stunning residence presents a perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless elegance.

With its spacious layout, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage, this home offers an exceptional living experience for families seeking both style and functionality. The master suite is a private retreat, complete with a generous bedroom, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom.

Three additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation for family members or can be transformed into home offices or hobby spaces to suit your needs. The second bathroom is tastefully appointed and conveniently located to serve the remaining bedrooms.

Rural

Sale

Contact Agent

Open Saturday 26th August

10:00am - 10:30am

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

SALE

375 Acre Lifestyle Property

Stagecoach Road, Orange NSW

A desirable 152 ha (375 acre) property presenting as a blank canvas in the picturesque Emu Swamp area with ample scope for further improvements and production.

This property is high-quality grazing land, with productive soils and great water security.

The vast majority of "Stagecoach Park" is usable as grazing country with a solid carrying capacity as well as pasture development, currently 35ha sown to wheat.

Scattered with beautiful timber offering plenty of shade and shelter for livestock grazing, stock proof fencing and excellent water security with 3 dams and frontage to Emu Swamp Creek.

Sale

Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101

Ray White Townsend

Real Estate raywhitetre.com

SALE

Industrial Shed on 1 Acre

Lot 1035 Henry Parkes Way, Manildra NSW

This property spans approximately one acre, providing a generous amount of land for your industrial operations. The expansive size offers flexibility for a range of business activities and future development potential.

The shed is ideal for storage, manufacturing, or as a workshop. With abundant floor space and high ceilings, it can easily accommodate large machinery, equipment, or inventory.

Situated in Manildra, NSW, this property benefits from its strategic location within close proximity to major transportation routes. Easy access to highways and roads ensures efficient transportation of goods and convenient connectivity to neighbouring towns and cities.

SALE

Build Your Dream Home!

115 Clearview Crescent, Orange NSW

SALE

Quiet cul-de-sac Living

30 Polona Street, Blayney NSW

Don't miss the opportunity to own a lovely 3bedroom home in a quiet cul de sac set on 894 square meters.

Blayney offers a peaceful lifestyle while still providing easy access to essential amenities such as local schools, shops, parks, and medical facilities, all within a short distance. The living spaces are thoughtfully designed to accommodate both relaxation and entertainment.

The property boasts three generously sized bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, a fantastic kitchen set off the main living area, separate family retreat, secure parking, and a reverse cycle air conditioner.

Sale

$499,000

Open

By Appointment Only

Kurt Adams 0428 747 050

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

A fantastic opportunity to create your dream home on this spacious vacant block of land measuring 755SQM.

Located in a highly desirable area, this property is situated in a quiet street surrounded by other quality homes and offers a peaceful and private setting.

The block is mostly level, providing a blank canvas for you to design and build your dream home with ease.

With a generous frontage of approximately 20 meters, this property allows for multiple design options and ample space for parking.

SALE

Charming Home

5 Oldham Place, Blayney NSW

Sale

$425,000 - $445,000

Open By Appointment Only

James Taylor 0457 792 800

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Sale

Contact Agent Open Saturday 26th August 10:45am - 11:15am

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Nestled in the picturesque town of Blayney, New South Wales, this neat and tidy 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and charm.

Positioned on a generous block of 732sqm, providing ample space for outdoor activities, the backyard offers a private oasis complete with a large, covered patio, perfect for entertaining guests.

The modern kitchen has a generous amount of bench space and surrounding storage that offers both functionality and style, inspiring culinary creativity for creating delightful family meals or hosting gatherings. With tenants currently in place at $420 per week

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 26th August 10:00am - 10:30am

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

SALE

Investment Opportunity

1/222 Dalton Street, Orange NSW

Having a great tenant in place saves you the effort of finding one yourself and you can start generating rental income from day one.

The unit is situated in a prime location, just a short distance from the town centre.

This property has two good sized bedrooms, a large bathroom, separate laundry and a lock up garage with access into the backyard, the living room is filled with Northern sunlight and the kitchen is neat and tidy.

This property offers easy access to various amenities, such as shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation.

SALE

Build Your Dream Home!

Lot 200,201,202 4536 Mitchell Highway, Lucknow NSW

SALE

Endless Opportunities!

62 Olive Street, Mandurama NSW

This property presents an excellent opportunity to own a freshly renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home nestled in the heart of Mandurama. The sleek and stylish bathroom features contemporary finishes and offers a spa-like atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Garden Space: The property sits on a generously sized block, offering plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, or even the potential to expand in the future.

Situated on Olive Street, this home enjoys the best of both worlds - a serene residential neighbourhood and close proximity to local amenities, schools and parks.

Sale

$330,000

Open

By Appointment Only

Nora McNamara 0431 320 230

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

The property features a level topography, which makes it ideal for construction, minimizing the need for extensive earthworks.

The vacant land is ready for you to bring your architectural plans to life and start building your dream home. Situated along the esteemed Mitchell Highway, the property benefits from excellent road frontage, ensuring convenient access to nearby towns, amenities, and transport links. Lucknow offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of essential services, schools, shopping centres, and recreational facilities.

For Individual Sale Only

SALE

Sale Contact Agent Open By Appointment Only James Taylor 0457 792 800 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Sale

Agent Open By Appointment Only James Taylor 0457 792 800

Emma Chapman 0423 658 101

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Attention Investors and First Home Buyers

69A Molong Street, Molong NSW

This charming little three-bedroom home is situated in a peaceful and quiet street, making it a perfect location for families or anyone who prefers a tranquil environment.

The current owners have already taken care of the renovations, so there's no need for the new owners to worry about any major remodeling.

The kitchen has been updated, giving it a modern and fresh look and there is fresh paint throughout.

The kitchen is thoughtfully designed to combine with the dining area, creating a pleasant and open space. With its northerly aspect, the kitchen and dining area are bathed in sunlight, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Sale Contact Agent Open Saturday 26th August 11:30am - 12:00pm

Nora McNamara 0431 320 230

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

LEASE

Charming Character in CBD - Fully Furnished

121 Prince Street, Orange NSW

This charming 3-bedroom cavity brick home set on solid bluestone foundations welcomes you home the minute you walk through the front gate

With polished floorboards and decorative ceilings throughout along with a quaint north facing sunroom, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, this centrally located home is fully furnished and ready for you to move in

The kitchen has great storage and bench space with a built-in pantry

The outdoor entertaining area is fully paved and overlooks the neat and private gardens

Reverse cycle heating & cooling for comfort all year round

LEASE

Charming Family Home

3 Orana Street, Orange NSW

LEASE

Fully Furnished - CBD Location

10 Wade Place, Orange NSW

This fully furnished property is located in the heart of the CBD with restaurants, cafes, shops, schools and parks on the door step

Comprising of 2 bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes

Open plan living, dining and kitchen space

Featuring a second lounge room which could be used as a movie room or kids area

The home is newly renovated to the finest detail

The home has ducted heating throughout and a spilt system air conditioner to keep the home comfortable throughout the changing seasons Services such as weekly cleaning, linen service and garden and lawn maintenance can be added at additional cost

Lease

$1,000 fully furnished per week

Open

By Appointment Only

Amanda Lavis 0437 876 880

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

This lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home located at 3 Orana Street is now available for rent, having been freshly painted and new carpets throughout To keep you comfortable all year round you will have the choice of gas log fire, slow combustion wood fire and a reverse cycle split system

This property also boasts the choice of 2 covered outdoor entertaining areas, perfect for guests and the whole family

Situated in a prime location, this property offers a blend of modern comfort and classic appeal

Pets considered on application

LEASE

Comfortable & Convenient!

33 Cecil Road, Orange NSW

Lease

$570.00 per week

Open By Appointment Only

Alisha Staines 0487 057 460

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Lease

$550.00 fully furnished per week

Open

By Appointment Only

Amanda Lavis 0437 876 880

Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Located in a family friendly neighborhood this well presented home offers an inviting atmosphere for a comfortable lifestyle

Enjoy 3 generously sized bedrooms 2 with built in wardrobes, separate lounge and dining area and a well equipped kitchen

To keep you comfortable this home has a gas heater and ceiling fans

Step outside and enjoy the spacious backyard featuring a drive through single garage to 4 bay shed as well an undercover patio perfect for entertaining guests

Lease $500.00 per week

Open By Appointment Only

Alisha Staines 0487 057 460 Ray White Townsend Real Estate raywhitetre.com

Upon first entering this home, you get a sense that it’s been built with both functionality and comfort in mind. With a spacious, light and airy open-plan layout, the modern well-appointed kitchen includes quality stainless steel appliances and gas cooking. And the living space adjoins a delightful alfresco dining area.

There are three generous-sized bedrooms and a stylish main bathroom with a large bath.

The main bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and a walk-in robe.

The practical laundry is fitted with ample storage and very handy bench space and allows access to the low-maintenance enclosed rear yard, which even has a fish pond!

Year-round comfort is yours with ducted gas heating throughout the home, plus a separate split system air conditioner in the living area.

The double garage with remote doors has internal access to the home.

So, if you’re on the lookout for a low-maintenance home – ideal for the downsizer – your search could happily end here.

Or perhaps you are an astute investor looking for a fuss-free investment? The home is currently occupied with outstanding tenants in place.

To arrange a viewing of this terrific property call Orange Property Management + today on 6361 4155.

“Williams

This quality three-bedroom home is situated in a well-maintained and private gated community, conveniently close to North Orange Shopping Centre, popular local parks, and Waratah Sports Club.

Perfect for the Astute Investor

This substantial building is a combination of residential and commercial, nestled in a busy pocket of Orange. There are five residential units and three commercial shops, all currently rented to long-term tenants. The potential yield for the astute investor is very positive and it is well worth considering this property as an attractive investment option.

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Brand New and Beautiful

Newly finished and beautiful with a fantastic floorplan designed with easy living in mind, you’ll love the flow of the open plan kitchen, dining and family area and patio in the low maintenance backyard. Perfect for the busy family, discerning couple or those looking to downsize in style. Inspections are easily arranged.

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Grand Design, Grand

Proportions

This impressive home is set on 2621m2 of beautifully private manicured grounds with outstanding district views. For those luxurious lifestyle lovers searching for a relaxing retreat, this beautifully maintained home, in the premier Wentworth Estate, might just be it. If you’ve been looking for a really special home the wait is over.

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Get Out of The Rental Cycle

This sweet cottage in Calare with brand new carpet and fresh paint will make a lovely first home or investment. The home boasts high ceilings, ducted gas heating, a lovely big kitchen and generous sized bedrooms. There is also a double shed with power, lighting, and automatic door. Zoned for Calare Public and Orange High School.

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Price:

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ONE PARK – Mid-Century Masterpiece

Discover the captivating world of architectural marvels and refined hospitality at One Park Lane Orange. This extraordinary property combines the timeless elegance of mid-century design with modern amenities, offering a unique opportunity for those seeking a luxurious retreat or a charming family home.

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Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Price: Contact Agent

Big Home in Handy Location

This big home is located in one of those lovely, quiet South Orange streets hidden away from the hustle and bustle. The split-level home is nicely elevated and has plenty of potential to upgrade and make it a truly fantastic family home. The living spaces, kitchen and bedrooms are all spacious and very useable.

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Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416

Price Guide: $629,000-$649,000

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A Beautiful Lifestyle Awaits

Situated in the blue-ribbon location of Borenore, this sensational seven-acre property is just 10 minutes from Orange. The home sits pretty as a picture, elevated with rolling views back towards Mt Canobolas and the acreage borders two travelling stock reserves. It’s rare such opportunities arrive within this price-point.

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Contact: Michael & Ashleigh 0421 360 948

Price Guide: $990,000-$1,089,000

Nice Home, Great Shed

This home, with its tastefully updated kitchen and bathroom, is perfect for a first home buyer or investor. The big jobs inside have been done and the block is a very manageable 493 sqm in size. The backyard has a great shed with a covered patio area offering a shady spot to sit in summer.

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Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789

Price: $379,000

1 PARK LANE

11 GREVILLEA STREET

33 NORTH STREET

1553 AMAROO ROAD, BORENORE

NEW PRICE

What Dreams Are Made Of

Perched behind a white picket fence is this charming, classic Millthorpe cottage. Built in the 1880’s and surrounded by a cottage garden, you’ll love the peace and serenity. The beautiful lounge room boasts polished timber floors, timber-clad walls and pressed metal feature behind the wood fire and the timber kitchen is lovely.

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Embrace Comfort and Style

This brilliant home with space for the whole family is tucked away on a battle-axe block in a handy North Orange setting. This appealing residence embodies contemporary elegance in a tranquil setting with lovely modern features inside and out. Make this modern family home your own, embracing the perfect blend of comfort and style it offers

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This brick home is neat and tidy and is a perfect first home or addition to your investment portfolio. It is very well maintained, has three bedrooms and a good sized living area. This is a no fuss, ready to go opportunity to step onto the property ladder or move up a rung or two.

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Packing a Punch

For its size, this semi-detached home really packs a punch with its well-designed floorplan and lots of great features. The kitchen and dining area has plenty of room, there’s a bright lounge room, two bathrooms and a single garage with internal access. An easy investment or perfect home for someone.

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ORCHARD GROVE ROAD

Ready To Build on Now

Here’s an affordable 744m2 block of land in an established culde-sac that’s ready to start building on now. Capitalise on the views over Orange and towards Mt Canobolas. Full services available including power, water & sewer. There are few blocks available in Orange in this price range so get your plans ready.

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Cute as a Button

Contact: Adam Savage 0419 232 416

Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom cottage in the heart of East Orange. This inviting property offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle, boasting open plan living dining area with polished floorboards, a spacious one car garage and workshop with side access, topped off with a lovely sunlit north facing courtyard.

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Contact: Chris Mason 0438 629 417

Price: $429,000

Surprisingly Spacious

This surprisingly spacious unit is a rare find with a simple and practical layout plus three bedrooms and two bathrooms. With a living and dining area that can easily be zoned into usable spaces and well-appointed kitchen, this would make a lovely first home or retirement option or a good investment.

Surprise Package

This home is a true surprise package – both in size and with its fresh new interior. The home has been nicely updated and features lovely modern touches that make it feel like new. There is certainly no work needed inside and it’s bigger than you might think with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

6 Messina Street

Price: $599,000

Contact: Michael & Ashleigh 0421 360 948

Ready to Move In!

311 Sanctuary Found

This property offers a spacious three bedroom home on a sprawling one acre lot. This house boasts a large kitchen, nice bathroom and back covered deck areas perfect for outdoor living. Don’t miss the chance to experience the perfect blend of tranquillity and convenience in a friendly country town.

This architecturally designed home with an unrivalled outlook and gorgeous aspect, is your chance to live in the beautiful Green Lane area. This wonderful home, in a quiet cul-de-sac, is a haven from the hustle and bustle of life and has expansive windows with stunning views bringing the outside in.

10 Lucknow Street, Spring Hill

221 Escape the Hustle and Bustle

As the weather cools, homes like this that offer a north-eastern suntrap in the main living areas are in high demand. So much roomier then most two-bedders and with a private, low maintenance yard this lovely home is perfect for the first home buyer, investor or downsizer.

Price: $699,000

Contact: Jacob Evans 0428 130 789 32

“Ryedale” is a gorgeous character-filled home on a beautiful wide block in the heart of Spring Hill. This home is so pretty and has so much to offer someone wanting the peace and tranquillity of village living. You can truly make this your own hideaway from the hustle and bustle of life.

LUCAS STREET

Minimise your banking fees and save

In an age where managing your finances intelligently is crucial, finding ways to cut down on banking fees is a real concern for many of us. But don’t worry, there are some savvy moves you can make to reduce those fees and keep more of your hard-earned money where it belongs – in your pocket.

Start by keeping a watchful eye on your account balances. You can do this easily through Internet Banking or your Mobile App, which is especially handy when you’re traveling or on the move.

Stay ahead of the game by regularly reviewing your bank statements. Opting for eStatements via Internet Banking not only helps the environment by going paperless but also helps you catch any mistakes or suspicious activity quickly, saving you both time and money.

When it’s time to pay the bills, make life easier by using BPAY and Internet

Banking to set up automatic payments. Just remember to keep enough funds in your account to avoid any unwanted late payment fees.

Next time you need cash, skip the ATM line and get cash back when you’re making a purchase using eftpos. It’s a small tweak that can save you a lot.

If you’re into using a digital wallet with your Visa Debit Card on your phone, stay on top of things by checking your payment settings regularly. After a phone software update, these settings can sometimes reset, so it’s worth double-checking.

And ever thought about exploring di erent banking products? They come with di erent fee structures, so it’s worth considering which ones match your financial needs the best.

By using these strategies and being

mindful of your banking habits, you’ll be able to significantly reduce the impact of fees on your financial well-being. Taking proactive steps to cut down on banking

fees isn’t just about saving money – it’s about empowering yourself to master your finances and secure a better financial future.

802 m $320,000

MODERN WAREHOUSE IN PREMIER LOCATION

FOR SALE

A LARGE BUILDING BLOCK WITH A LOVELY OUTLOOK

Located in the popular Northern Gardens Estate this 871.5 m2 block would be ideal if you’re looking for a lifestyle that needs a bit more space.

This elevated block offers views and is positioned to capture the sun and summer breezes.

Just a short drive to the North Orange Shopping Precinct, the Botanic Gardens and the Orange Adventure Playground. $350,000

WAREHOUSE IN AN EXCELLENT HIGH TRAFFIC FLOW LOCATION ON THE EDGE OF THE CBD

A fantastic corner location in the ever growing and popular Narrambla Business Park that’s within site of the Northern Distributor Road. Featuring a spacious showroom and reception area, 5 offices, boardroom/meeting room, kitchen/ meals room and staff amenities. The warehouse area has natural lighting, good access to the outside hardstand area and a mezzanine level. The yard is easily accessible and for larger vehicles there is a handy drive through so no need for turning around or reversing !

Plentiful concrete hardstand surrounds the building for parking and storage as well as other handy out buildings.

Total floor area including Warehouse, Office/Amenities & Mezzanine Storage is 1,075 M2 CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Front reception/showroom, separate office area and good staff amenities. Warehouse has high roller door access to front.

Four on-site car spaces.

Total floor area including office, warehouse & mezzanine is approx. 290 m2

RENT: $55,000 PER ANNUM + GST

AN AFFORDABLE PREMISES TO SET UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN

Located in a popular walk-through arcade.

Ideal for small office , retail or hair /beauty salon

Plentiful natural light and reverse cycle air conditioning.

Floor area: 34m2

RENT: $300 PER WEEK

LIVESTOCK & PROPERTY

AUCTION

This Federation home was the original homestead for the area. The home has been cared for and well maintained and offers many features of houses of this era including a fireplace,

Formal lounge with fireplace and patterned ornate ceiling.

Formal dining room with wine cupboard to store your favourite wines.

Eat in kitchen, plenty of bench space and storage.

Family room where the family can gather to watch their favourite shows.

Office ideal if you work from home or for those who want to close the door after working on their latest hobby.

Outdoor covered entertaining area and workshop/gym. Original cellar

119 Peisley Street Orange NSW 2800 02 6362 4755 www.awn.net

Millthorpe

‘Rosebank’ presents a rare opportunity to secure one of the most iconic landmarks in the sought after Millthorpe area of the Central Tablelands of NSW featuring Victorian architecture dating back to 1902 when it was the original Bank of NSW building in the district. The guesthouse has many amazing and historic features including multiple living spaces, a functional kitchen and breakfast room, independent owners’ accommodation which has its own bedroom, lounge, and bathroom, four large and grand bedrooms (three of which have ensuites and the king room has a large modern bathroom adjacent)

Set on a total 1985*sqm of land over 3 separate titles the art studio, cottage, and framing studio.

Rich in beauty and history ‘Rosebank’ is filled with luxury and comfort and the perfect muse for all things inspirational.

143 Hill Street, Orange

Californian Bungalow style homes are always in demand, and this one will be no exception. Centrally located close to parks, schools, TAFE, restaurants, easy access to the CBD and much more, this home is a real heart pleaser, with stain glass windows, high ceilings and all the original features of houses of this era.

Three generous bedrooms, with original picture rails

The kitchen is adjacent to the dining area and has a walk-in pantry.

Separate formal lounge room with wood heater North facing family room, with stained glass windows

An enclosed garden alcove, adding interest to the middle of the house.

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Ray White Townsend Real Estate

‘Bullen Basin’ 4166 Freemantle Road, Bathurst NSW I Mixed Farming and Lifestyle

Introducing ‘Bullen Basin,’ a remarkable 2,226* acre property nestled in the Central Tablelands, offering a perfect blend of mixed grazing and natural beauty. Located just 45 minutes away from both Bathurst and Orange, and approximately 3.5 hours from Sydney, this property provides easy access to city conveniences while still offering an escape into nature.

• Perfectly situated home site with stunning valley and mountain views near the main road entrance

• Permanent spring feeding into Bullen Bullen creek which runs through the property

• 23 paddocks, 14 dams and high-capacity bore providing 1,800 L/hr

• All-weather direct road access and well-grated trails throughout the farm

• Excellent stock proof fencing and large livestock yards for both sheep and cattle, with surrounding holding yards & internal laneways

• Brilliant mix of Native, Phalaris, Rye, and Sub clover grasses

Auction Friday 15th September, 10:30am

Venue 152 William St, Bathurst

Hedley Eccleston 0447 715 829 Ben Redfern 0457 770 062 eldersem.com.au * Approx.

Orange U3A Creative Writing Group 2023

Once again the U3A Creative Writing Group has been enjoying our weekly gettogethers to share our love of writing, and also our enjoyment of listening to the stories and poems brought to class each week by our members, always interesting and often surprising!

We welcomed three new members at the beginning of the year, and also Susanne, who left us for a few years but has now returned. We are open to anyone who likes to write and listen to what others have to contribute. As always we can learn from each other.

I have just re-read a U3A Creative Writing article that appeared in Orange City Life in mid-2020. At this time we were in total lockdown and weeks went by without any opportunities to meet with each other, but we managed to keep our group going via email, and that seemed to be very successful. There is usually a way round a problem. However it is good to be “back to normal” and meeting face to face again, as the social aspect is also a very important part of our group.

As usual as the end of the year approaches, we are looking forward to the publication of our book “The Moving Finger” which showcases the variety of talent and writing ability of our group. “The Moving Finger” will be launched at a special luncheon held at the Robin Hood on November 14, our final function for the end of another successful and enjoyable year.

Ann Cummings Group Leader

ORANGE LIONS HELPING SICK KIDS

Orange Lions Club, through its Give Me Change for Kids project has donated a special instrument to the Orange Local Area Health Service.

Known as the Werewolf Coblation system, the instrument is a less invasive method for undertaking ear, nose and throat surgery in children, allowing patients to be treated through day surgery, which means they will no longer require post-operative beds.

The cost of the system was $10,158.

Bed availability is often a problem for ear nose and throat cases, especially in winter leading to the cancellation of operations which is distressing for patients and parents and hospital staff.

Getting children out of the hospital more quickly means less stress on them and their family and a speedier to return normal activities.

Plus, it also means more beds available for other surgical cases.

Give Me Change for Kids Coordinator, Graeme Eggleston said the club is only too happy to make the donation that will benefit so many children and the local health service.

2023 Orange Bridge Club Congress a HUGE success!

Over 100 bridge players from regional NSW, Sydney, Canberra, Queensland and Victoria converged on the Colour City to compete in a pairs and teams event held at the Orange Bridge Club on August 5–6.

Convenors for the congress Anne Tonna and Des Mulcahy were delighted with the strong field, competitive play and friendly atmosphere.

Under the directorship of David Reddel, players competed in a Swiss Pairs movement on Saturday, where the consistency of Dubbo players Jane North and Peter Perry put them in first place above Sydney players Vicky and Ian Lisle. Third place went to local players Anne Tonna and Don Butler.

The Swiss Team’s event played on Sunday, was won by the Lisle team who were well in front of the Andrew’s team – made up of Orange and Sydney players – with third place going to the Kahler team from Canberra.

Best Local pair were Pam Bradford and Murray Paterson and the best local team was the Bradford team of Pam Bradford, Murray Paterson, Elaine McRae and Peter McClymont. Best Novice pair were Gina Anderson and Jill Berry from Sydney, best restricted Pair were Gwen Rorden and Anne Berry from Wagga Wagga. The best restricted team was the Tyrell team from Sydney.

Stephen Edward, Dennis Bradley, Derry Fuge, Dr Natalie Rainger, nurse - Candice Duesbury, Graham Eccleston, and Erol McCann

Marg Barker President Orange Bridge Club with Dubbo winners Jane north and Peter Perry.

Best local pair Murray Peterson and Pam Bradford.

Second placed team of Jake Andrew, Marg Barker – President Orange bridge club, Rob Ward – Sydney, Manda Labuschagne and David Fryda – Orange.

Back row: Susanne Griffith, Peter Walker, and Maggie Rosso. Front row: Val Myott, Janette Giffin, Jill Denholm, and Ann Cummings.

(Absent: Jenny Solling, Carol Mason, Vivienne Touzelle, Melda Crimeen, Rosemary Sloane.)

Quiz

PUZZLES…. PUZZLES…. PUZZLES….

Quick Crossword

1 Taste (3)

3 Enhances (11)

9 Undermine (7)

10 Drink made with wine, fruit and brandy (7)

11 Puffed up (8)

12 Top quality (1-5)

14 Malicious (3)

15 Rural woman (11)

DOWN

1 Offering (9)

2 Agonising (7)

3 Prefix meaning above (5)

4 Choice (10)

5 Boozehound (4)

6 Collection of animals (9)

7 Relate (7)

8 Climb (5)

13 Extraordinary thing (10)

1 China’s successfully landed moon probe in December 2020 was dubbed Chang’e and which number?

2 What does Chang’e pertain to in Chinese mythology?

3 Formosan languages are indigenous languages of which island nation?

4 Bifanas (pictured) are a traditional dish of which country?

5 Explorer Vasco da Gama was the first European to sail to which ocean?

6 Collins class refers to what kind of sea vessel?

7 ‘Typhoon’ is used to describe weather events in which hemisphere?

8 How many legs does a prawn have?

9 Which two countries start with an ‘A’ but do not end with an ‘A’?

10 What grape variety is the most grown in the world today?

17 Impermanence (11)

19 Image file (3)

20 Greek poet, born in Lesbos (6)

Wordfind

15 Female name (9)

16 A precaution (9)

18 Bituminous road layer (7)

19 Stringed instruments (7)

20 Female name (5)

22 Raises (5)

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

Sudoku No. 098

Fill in the blank cells using the numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and 3x3 block

No. 098 Edgeword

Drop Down

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

Crossmath

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations.

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

No. 098

Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four six-letter words going across and down.

HI

6 135 8 1 8679

52 4

No. 098

Starting with the seven-letter word, drop a letter and form a six-letter word. Continue in this manner until you reach the single letter at the bottom. You can rearrange the letters in each step, if necessary.

9

84 1

4 2847 1 7 195 2

9-Letter

No. 098

NG UP GI ED

PI

CC PP

There may be more than one possible answer.

There may be more than one possible answer.

Today’s Focus:

17 words: Good

26 words: Very good

35 words: Excellent

E RS A E

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. U M

R B

Reference: Macquarie Dictionary

Theme: Ancient Rome

Congratulations to last week’s winners

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Face in the Crowd

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We have two vouchers to give away per month, Somewhere in this edition of Orange City Life, you’ll find this face. To enter, simply write your name and address on the back of an envelope, along with the page number you found the face on or email us an entry.

Find Pinny

We have a voucher for Orange Tenpin Bowl valued at $60 to give away each week, so the family can go bowling!

Each week we’ll hide a small version of “Pinny” (pictured) somewhere in OCLife. It could be anywhere. To enter, simply find him, write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope, along with the page number you found him on, and send in...

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Black Bean Vegetable Burger with Sweet Potato Crisp Pumpkin Fetta Tart Sweet potato fish cake with seeded pumpkin fetta salad APP

We have been playing a waiting game in our house for the past six months and the wait is nearly over. Back in January our family car broke down and, after tossing up how much money we wanted to sink into this old car to keep it on the road, we decided to bite the bullet and buy a new car. We ended up deciding to order a new car from Toyota and play the waiting game. Much to our excitement, the wait is nearly over. The delivery date is next week, and everything seems to be running on schedule. We are getting very excited (at least I am). We are preparing to say goodbye to the old car that has been limping and chugging and burning through a ridiculous amount of petrol as it travels within a 15km radius of Orange. Initially we thought the waiting would be too much to bear. What started with great optimism quickly descended into despair as I googled wait times for new cars. I found myself thinking that if we got the car by Christmas this year, we’d be very lucky. My hope, however, was rekindled in July when I received the call to say that the car had entered production. And I cannot believe how quickly things have moved since then. It is so close now that we can almost smell that new-car smell. It can be easy to think about what a new car will mean for us as a family. It will certainly mean no longer squeezing

LIFEandTIMES with ANGUS GIBB Pauls @ CoCos DINE IN OR TAKEWAY Pizzas ~ Wings ~ Pasta ~ Chips ~ DimSim CoCo’s CAFE

the five of us into the small Corolla for long trips… or any time we want to venture away from Orange. It means that camping is back on the cards. It means many things for us but, at the same time, I have found myself becoming very conscious of the fact that this is certainly not the be-all and end-all for us as a family. A new car, which we are very grateful that we are in the position to a ord, is not something that we want to brag about. A new car is not going to impact us that much beyond the practicalities of day-to-day life. Yet why do I find myself getting so excited about it? As I’ve reflected on this, it has made me see again just how easily we can pour our desires into our possessions. Too easily our identity, our purpose, our sense of who we are or what we think we should be, is reflected in the things that we own. Our lives can easily become a constant pursuit of what we can get next. I have been reflecting on a verse in The Bible, Psalm 20:7 which says: ‘Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.’ This has been a helpful truth and correction to me about where we look for our ultimate help. That help is not found in a lump of metal that gets me from A to B, but in some place far more certain and lasting.

It is with great sadness that the family of Jennifer Anne Rawsthorne advise of her passing. Jennifer was a much loved daughter of Doreen and Keith, beloved sister of Myree, Frances and Catherine, Gemma, Dianne (dec), Bruce and John. Much loved Aunt and Great Aunt to many.

James Sheahan Catholic High School

TEACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE

A Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Jennifer will be held on Friday, 15th September, 2023 at St Mary’s Catholic Church,Orange, commencing at 11.00am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

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The treasured memories and love we hold in our hearts, time can not take away Loved and remembered every day, sadly missed

Your loving husband Michael, Matt & Kaylene, Scott & Dianna, Jen & Pete, Gran and their families

My beautiful little wife, my beautiful little mate.

As I look at a beautiful photo of you, sweet memories I recall of a face full of sunshine and a beautiful smile I will not forget. Though your smile has gone forever and your hand I cannot touch. I shall never lose the sweet memories of the one I loved so much.

You are the rose of my heart

Sadly missed by husband Barry, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Sue. Granddaughters, Nicole, Kristy. Great grandchildren, Ellenor, Lilian, Aylah, Taylon. Nephews and Nieces.

Cheryl Horsley

The family of Cheryl Horsley would like to thank Doctors, Nurses and especially the staff in the palliative care unit at Orange Health Service for their care of Cheryl during her last stages of life.

Thank you to Dr Ruth Fuller, Dr Peter Holmes and staff, as well as the NSW Ambulance Service for their constant and professional care of Cheryl during her years of illness. Our thanks and gratitude also go to the wonderful staff at Penhall Funerals and Orange Compounding Pharmacy.

A huge thank you to all our family and friends for floral tributes, phone calls and cards. We appreciate all your love and support at this very sad and difficult time.

Cheryl is resting peacefully at last.

Ron, Shane, Kristy and Families

Come

CROSS purposes

GOD’S GOOD GIFTS

WITH MARION HAYDON

My husband and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and we reflected on God’s goodness through the ups and downs over those years. We thank Him for the gift of family and friends who joined us in a memorable celebration.

We further enjoyed God’s goodness by having the resources and the health to go on an overseas trip. We took in the wonders of His creation (amongst the man-made structures).

A highlight for me was to be able to meet up

with a school friend (from the land of my birth), after sixty one years. It was something I never imagined would happen.

There were many and varied good experiences. In one place, however, the throngs of people wandering aimlessly about was a sad sight. As The Bible puts it, they were like sheep without a shepherd.

As I thanked God for the blessings of these earthly gifts, I was reminded that they are only temporal. How much more thankful I am for the gift of Eternal Life, which Jesus came to bring. In John 10:10-11 He said, ‘…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

I am the Good Shepherd.’

THUMBS

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THUMBS UP to the team at Emergency, Orange Base Hospital on the night of Thursday, July 20 through to Friday, July 21. In particular to whoever gave me CPR, e ectively giving me back my life. I remember very little about the night and the early morning, but I am eternally grateful for the care and the immediate treatment given me in what was truly a life-or-death emergency.

THUMBS UP to Mollie and Ann Marie at Orange Ex-Services’ Club for their great personalities, their sense of humour and their lovely smiles when we catch up for a co ee once a month, keep up the great work ladies, it works for us!

THUMBS DOWN to Orange City Council again! A Bee clock to be installed outside the Orange City Centre (It’s the Civic TheatreEd.). Really! What a waste of more ratepayers' money. I’m more needy to spend our money on in Orange. Do they need a list made?

THUMBS UP to Orange City Council. Had a vehicle dumped in front of my house about a week ago. Rang Council to try and get the vehicle removed and was informed that it may take three weeks for action to be taken. Luckily it wasn't left across the driveway!

TWO HUGE THUMBS UP to the son and father team of Charlie and Phil of SPACK VAC for their stressrelieving vacuuming job on our roof and gutters. They removed years of leaves and twigs and the danger of a spark igniting the aged gum leaves. With a potentially bad fire season approaching, we all should be preparing our homes for summer. This is a highly recommended service, thank you both.

TIME WARP with ORANGE AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

THUMBS UP After trying all the co ee haunts my wife likes, no one would grind their co ee for us to buy. Billyliks outside Summer Centre IGA was the only shop that would bother to go to the trouble. Many thanks guys. Good people and great co ee.

A HUGE THUMBS UP to Veronica who I saw in Coles car park on Tuesday, August 15. Your extremely generous random act of kindness completely overwhelmed and surprised me! There are some wonderful people in the world and you are one of them!

THUMBS UP To Johnno at Tyrepower Orange for always going above and beyond for me when it comes to wheel aligning my car.

THUMBS UP to B&H Blinds for their excellent after-sales service.

THUMBS UP to Jordie at Mary and Tex, for patiently helping pick a specific gift and then wrapping it so nicely.

THUMBS UP to the cafe at Lake Canobolas. A lovely setting and delightful food. A great spot for a special occasion.

THUMBS UP to Dr Jones who did a hip replacement a few months back, great job! Dudley Hospital really cared for me and some sta were great. The meals were also good.

A HUGE THUMBS DOWN to KFC. When I got home from ordering I got all the meals out and I never got my boxed meal. I am very disappointed.

THUMBS UP A huge thank you to Ann at the Catholic Parish O ce. She recently went out of her way to make sure I could attend a church in the district.

End in sight for Gasworks

Stoker Allan Lake’s job at the Orange Gasworks was coming to an end in March 1976 when this photo was taken. Orange City Council told the city’s 1100 coal gas consumers that the works was running at a loss and people would have to change to LP gas later that year. LP gas was itself superseded by natural gas in later years.

Photo courtesy of the CWD Negative Collection, Orange & District Historical Society. Volunteers meet each Wednesday at 148 March Street from 10.30am to 4pm when visitors are welcome to call in with inquiries.

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