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July
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Notices for Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia
July 2009
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On
Saturday, 11th July, a tribute was paid by residents of Scotland
Island, Western Foreshores and others who travelled great distances to
honour the memory of Lewis Sparks. The huge
gathering
silently acknowledged the friendship shared with this gentle, kindly
man. Peter and Kerry Scott’s home was decorated with
beautiful flowers, and their garden was set up to seat visitors, who
overflowed into all three levels of their
home. Master of
Ceremonies was Lewis’ cousin who introduced the speakers led by
Lewis’ brother, then two school friends, Fabia’s Father, Fabia’s
daughter, and finally the lady
herself. Friends each
received a photographic record bearing words, later read by Fabia’s
daughter:
I’ll love you, dear, I’ll love you
Till China and Africa meet,
And the river jumps over the mountain
And the salmon sing in the street,
I’ll love you till the ocean
Is folded and hung up to dry
And the seven stars go squawking
Like geese about the sky. |
Lewis’ love of music was noted, especially Gilbert and Sullivan, and a
local trio rendered a splendid encore.
Peter and Kerry invited all guests to a delicious lunch – and as Lewis
would have expected, numerous drinks and fond
remembrances. In a long life
of attending sorrowful functions, this Scotland Island tribute shone,
for me, like a beacon with love, respect and admiration.
Thank you Peter, Kerry and all their helpers.
Margaret Molloy
Scotland Island Fireshed Dinner
Volunteer/s
needed to organise and cook the August 8 Fireshed
Dinner
Anybody interested can contact Lyn Savage on; 0403
284 659
Climate Change and Infrastructure
Summit
29 July 2009
Dear Colleague,
Recent
announcements by
the Australian Government on infrastructure investment have coincided
with significant weather events across the country. Bushfires and heat
stress in the south and heavy rainfall and flooding on the east coast
are all indications of things to come under climate change. These
events have caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to National,
State and Local infrastructure. As infrastructure forms the foundation
of our economy it is imperative that we manage the impacts from climate
change.
We are convening a rapid response invitation only expert summit to
address the implications of climate change to the future of
infrastructure risk and effective insurance in Australia. As climate
change science and regulatory actions are moving rapidly Climate Risk
and partners are pleased to announce the implementation of these Rapid
Response summits, which will be convened periodically to quickly
address pressing issues in climate change. Key learnings will be
published for use by the private sector, government and academia.
Please click here to download details
of the summit.
Christmas in July
Friendship
Luncheon at Bayview Kiosk
Sunday, July 19
Proudly supporting
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS
Featuring LIVE MUSIC by PENNY BROMWICH
“We make a living by what we get-we make a life by what we give.”
Sir Winston Churchill
You
Asked..
White goods
Repairman
Does anyone know of a white goods repairman who will come to Scotland
Island?
I have a broken washing machine and oven and am desperate.
Contact Paul and Tracy smith 9997 4875
Wanted Tinny to
rent
I am staying on the island for a few weeks and am looking for a
reliable tinny to rent. (I used to own a boat) or possibly to buy
(uncertain)
Byron 0406895534
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