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Wednesday 26 February, 2020 THE WEEKLY TIMES 3

Ferry terminal at Barangaroo rejected

at Greenwich

BY OUR CHIEF CIVIC ROUNDSMAN
Greenwich residents overwhelmingly voted down a Transdev
proposal to terminate ferries at Barangaroo instead of Circular
Quay at last Wednesday’s special meeting at Greenwich Commu-
nity Centre.
(8hb 3 cols)
The packed hall supported a motion to say:

1. Transdev’s consultation process did not provide adequate de-
tail of changes at key locations, required those who wished to
comment through its consultation interface to navigate an un-
necessarily complex process and did not allow adequate time for
meaningful community engagement
2. Barangaroo is not a major transport interchange.
Public transport links :
(a) are not adjacent to the ferry wharf
(b) require commuters to walk distances that will add signifi-
cantly to travel times
(c) are not easily accessible to less mobile members of the
community.
3. We request that the current F8 ferry route be maintained and
that a stop at Barangaroo be added to the route at peak times. Greenwich Community Association annual general meeting followed last Wednesday’s special
ferry meeting at Greenwich Community Centre. Executive elected at the meeting pictured with
Lane Cove Mayor Clr Pam Palmer are front row l to r President Merri Southwood, Vice President
4. That this resolution be communicated to Transdev, Transport Peter Deane and Treasurer John Southwood. Back row Vice President Alan Winney, Committee
for NSW, the Premier, the Minister for Transport and Roads and member and newsletter editor Liz Walton and Committee member Don Murchison. TWT on-the-
the Member for Lane Cove. spot PHOTO.
a longtime active mem- Julie Sheerin is a long- State Governments. on Tuesday. Gabriela Bonomo fac- * * *
JB’s World ber of the Granny Smith time teenager being born When Local Govern- * * * ing 40 candles on her BUMPER STICKER:
Festival Committee. on February 29 leap year ment administered both MARIA GAUCHI birthday cake. When a man steals
WEST RYDE Easter so only has a real birth- these important and vital SIMPSON better half
Parade & Fair planning * * * day every fourth year! commodities they pro- of JB Godson the Great * * * your wife there is no
better revenge than
is well under way for the PETER PASQUAL vided for the future run- John L Simpson cel- Former Ryde Council- to let him keep her!
2020 Festival on Satur- celebrates today same * * * ning the power stations ebrates with daughters lor Max Lowe turns 86
day April 4 with parade day as Gloria Dimaano IVAN PETCH former and building the dams Lily Kate and Bella on Wednesday while Da- * * *
from Miriam Park to while Swati and Sid- mayor of Ryde and MP and providing for the Maria and friends next vid Johnston turns 55. -Keep Smiling!
West Ryde Marketplace. dharth Maheshwari for Gladesville gains his future financially includ- Wednesday same day as Happy daze all.. -JOHN F BOOTH
The community festi- celebrate nine years OBE plus one on Sun- ing superannuation and
val now in its 27th year wedded bliss same day day, Over Bloody Eighty. retirement pays etc.
– was started by The as Ian and Sheila Hud- Ivan was chairman of Clean Up Australia Day
Weekly Times with West son. Sydney County Council When JB was an Alder-
Ryde Chamber of Com- when Local Government man on Ryde Municipal
merce in 1993 to help re- Pam Burgess of North ran our Sydney electric- Council we elected the 1 March is Clean Up Australia Day! Our area is a beautiful pristine
juvenate the then-ailing Epping also celebrates ity supply successfully directors to the boards of paradise, for most of the time. It can also be quite a mess for some of
area. tomorrow with Nigel and economically before Sydney County Council the time. We all need to take responsibility for our environment. This
Inquiries Festival com- and the day is the sec- being forcibly taken over and the Water Sewerage includes literally cleaning up after others have wontenly and criminally
mittee secretary Nora ond time in 66 years that by a Labor State Gov- & Drainage Board. Big littered. Clean Up Australia Day will be an opportunity for you to get
Etmekdjian on 0417 Maureen Simpson of ernment and corporat- Brother does NOT know together with others, have a fun social time, and do some good for our
699 955. Epping will commemo- ised and since equally best. environment. I hope to see you on the 1st of March, as together we
rate her wedding day to badly sold off by a Lib- Lorraine Clarke of can make our area an even more pristine place to call home. More info:
* * * Ian Simpson alone. JB eral State Government the LCLC (Lorraine
JOHN “Appleseed” was best man at their on the false premise of Clarke Luncheon Club) www.cleanup.org.au.
MANENTI heads This wedding at St James cheaper power supplies. and former marketing
week’s Birthday Hon- Presbyterian church in You can’t trust either of manager of local shop-
ours List celebrating 69 Bowden Street Ryde in the major political par- ping centres Eastwood Eastwood dining: Delicious
golden years tomorrow. 1954 66 years ago. ties, they’re as bad as and Top Ryde also cel- and sensational value!
Johnny had the last farm Tara Sheerin daughter each other. ebrates Sunday March 1
in Eastwood in Orange of former Hunters Hill Do you know that the as does Helen Buvinic a I’ve been enjoying many wonderful and affordable meals down at
Street which is now fully mayor and real estate two essentials for mod- former manager of East-
residential and has been mogul Ross Sheerin and ern daily living - elec- wood Shopping Centre. Eastwood recently. Businesses there are doing it a bit tough, with
tricity and even more Indra Ozolins and people staying away from Eastwood due to Coronavirus fears. The
Ryde City Mowers importantly water – were Margaret Morscheck government has in place rigorous border quarantine controls, with the

risks being well managed. The risks of getting Coronavirus at Eastwood
celebrate on Monday
both initiated by Local
Government and later while Lata Sojka ex of would be lower than the background mortal risks of living our everyday
The rains are here, usurped by irresponsible Stefan Sojka celebrates lives. The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself! I hope to see you too
down at Eastwood soon, enjoying the best culinary choices available in
The time has come, all of Sydney! When you’re enjoying your meal, take a selfie and post to
social media with #eastwoodeats!
To get your lawns, End of Regards – JA

and edges done
an Era

Beat the seasonal repair rush. JUNE DALLY-WATKINS OAM a long-
Get last years problems fixed now. time friend of The Weekly Times and
Service and repairs to most brands. our readers passed away at the week- 32 Beecroft Road, Epping 2121 9869 4288
Or maybe give yourself a new years gift. end on Sunday aged 92. John.Alexander.MP@aph.gov.au
Trade up to a new machine now! June, or Miss Dally to many of her as-
After all, you deserve it! www.johnalexander.net.au
sociates and students, was a support-
er and regular judge of our TWT Miss John Alexander MP
Eastwood Granny Smith Festival Queen
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
Quest and donated each year a $1,200
personal development course to win-
ners. See our special tribute on Page 8. Authorised by John Alexander MP, Liberal Party of Australia, 32 Beecroft Rd Epping NSW 2121