May 22 - 28, 2022: Issue 539

This Issue: full list in Contents page
Pictures An Autumn Mix: From The Bush To The Beaches To The Lagoon - What's Been Seen This Week - photos by Joanne Seve, Margaret Woods, Selena Griffith, Joe Mills, Michael Mannington OAM
Opening Round Of 2022 IRB Premiership
Aquatics: GWM Sydney Surf Pro At Manly 2022: The Challenger Series, The 2022 WSL Longboard Tour + Sydney Pro Junior Results
Park Bench Philosopher Four Key Climate Change Indicators Break Records In 2021: Four key climate change indicators – greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification – set new records in 2021. This is yet another clear sign that human activities are causing planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean, and in the atmosphere, with harmful and long-lasting ramifications for sustainable development and ecosystems, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)'s State of the Global Climate report. The report was released just ahead of the World Economic Forum 2022 Annual Meeting
Delivery Program 2022-2026 and Operational Plan & Budget 2022/2023 Draft Open For Feedback until May 29: Includes Adjustments From Quarterly Review December 2021; what's Listed for Pittwater
Have Your Say On Council’s Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan feedback closes May 29
Community Asked For Comment On Draft Strategy For Narrabeen Lagoon Management - feedback closes June 19th

Living Ocean website: www.livingocean.org.au/cmca---careel-collaboration.html
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1534007546994771
The CMCA is a detailed study of the Careel marine environment, which is the most significant area of estuarine wetlands on the Northern Beaches.
Conducted over 12 months by the Careel Collaborative, the project will assess Careel on multiple layers: from the state of Pittwater’s largest stand of mangroves and endangered seagrass beds to the levels of macro and micro plastics in the environment and the impact of Careel Creek and stormwater outflows.
A group of scientists will be focussing on each specific layer of study - Mangroves, Seagrass, Plastics micro and macro and more. This will set up a strict survey protocol and timeline to achieve knowledge of the creek and bay.
This is a citizen science project and your help is needed alongside our expert researchers. You can get involved in whichever specific area you like.
To volunteer, contact Living Ocean: please send us your details via email: info@livingocean.org.au or phone: 0410 374 333
There is also a Facebook group you can join to view updates and news: CMCA
WE have set a DATE FOR COMMUNITY BRIEF AT AVALON RECREATION CENTRE on 28 MAY 12.00. The Meeting will be held UPSTAIRS IN ACTIVITY ROOM 4
The FIRST SURVEY will be in EARLY JUNE.
Find out more this week!
Charles William Prowse, a coach proprietor who provided local transport from the ferry wharf in Manly Cove was the first licensee of what was then called the ‘Narrabeen Inn’ in 1886:
A publican's license was granted to C. W. Prowse, for premises situated at Pittwater-road, Narrabeen. LICENSING COURTS. (1886, January 22). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13609631
Mr. Prowse and his wife Margaret were also running The Pier Hotel at Manly Wharf from 1883 to 1886 and later had 'Prowse's Refreshment Rooms' on the west side of Manly Corso. A keen cyclist, he was part of the Manly Cycling Club and later the Ferndale cycling club of Manly, as well as being active in the community. His son, 'Ossy' Prowse was a well known champion cyclist of that time as well - a few notes from the pages of the past are under Extras.
Mr Prowse transferred the licence to Robert Norris in 1887, a Narrabeen local, although there were clearly others who also had been given a publican's licence in the vicinity:
Narrabeen Hotel, Pittwater-road, from Charles W. Prouse to Robert Morris ... LICENSING COURT. (1887, March 11). The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article236754960
Pittwater Offshore Newsletter: May 1, 2022
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To contact Roy: editor@scotlandisland.org.au
Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club grand Opening Day: June 4

Barrenjoey High School's Biggest Morning Tea 2022


Community Building Partnership Grants are open
Residents warned of Barmah Forest Virus risk
- Always wear long, loose-fitting clothing to minimise skin exposure
- Choose and apply a repellent that contains either Diethyl Toluamide (DEET), Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE)
- Be aware of peak mosquito times at dawn and dusk
- Keep your yard free of standing water like containers, birdbaths, kids toys and pot plant trays where the mosquitos can breed.
- Fever, chills, headache and muscle pain.
- Joint swelling, stiffness and pain, especially in the mornings.
- A rash, usually on the trunk or limbs. The rash usually lasts for 7 - 10 days.
- A feeling of tiredness or weakness.
Major Milestone For Fee-Free Training In NSW

NSW Health seizes more than $1 million of illegal nicotine vapes
- For individuals, up to $11,000 for a first offence, and up to $55,000 for a second or subsequent offence;
- For corporations, up to $55,000 for a first offence, and up to $110,000 for a second or subsequent offence.

Would you like to help our wildlife?
- Part 1 is a self-paced online course over 3 weeks which should take about 12 hours to complete.
- Part 2 is a practical hands-on, in person, instructional training session conducted over a half-day on a weekend.

Sydney Street Parties Series: Manly + Dee Why - may 21 & 22

Council 'Have Your Say' listings

- Extending the plan to 30 June 2031
- Updating income and expenditure assumptions which underpin the plan
- Inclusion of secondary dwellings
- Revised open space strategy
- Review of infrastructure items including updated infrastructure costings and land valuations including future phasing/prioritisation
- Change to an administrative provision to remove the ability to make a delayed or periodic payment
- Typographical amendments
- completing the submission form
- emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
- writing, marked ‘Draft Warriewood Valley Development Contributions Plan’ to Strategic & Place Planning Team, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.

- More access to the entire lake at Manly Dam for other recreational activities such as swimming and paddling.
- More time to enjoy Manly Dam when there are no motorised boats on the lake.
- Ongoing access to the lake at Manly Dam for water skiing.
- Completing the submission form
- Emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au, or
- Writing, marked ‘Water Skiing at Manly Dam’ to Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655

- completing the submission form
- emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
- writing, marked ‘Draft Delivery Program’ to Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.
- completing the submission form
- emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
- writing to us marked 'Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2022-2026’ to Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.
- - Online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18 May 2022, 11 to 11.45am
- - In person at the Dee Why Civic Centre on Thursday 19 May 2022, 6 to 6.45pm

- completing the submission form
- emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
- writing, marked ‘Draft Planning Agreement Policy’ to Strategic & Place Planning Team, Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.
- completing the submission form
- emailing council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
- writing, marked ‘Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Review’ to Northern Beaches Council, PO Box 82 Manly NSW 1655.
Pittwater Community Groups:
The purpose of www.westpittwater.com.au - is best defined by the vision of the West Pittwater Community Association.
To be a supportive community, encouraging and promoting civic pride, interest in community affairs and goodwill amongst residents.
To protect local fauna and flora and generally preserve West Pittwater and its environs.
To secure essential facilities including public wharves and reserves and to protect private and public property.
To speak with one voice and represent the interests of the Western Foreshore community when in discussion with Council and other relevant government bodies. The WPCA website provides a forum for the better realisation of these objectives. Visit: www.westpittwater.com.au
Robyn Edelle Friend: celebration of her life

VALE Peter Geoffrey Akehurst 'Digger'

National Sorry Day: Sunday 22th May 2022
- Smoking Ceremony- Welcome to Country
- One minute silence to remember the stolen generation.
- Didgeridoo- playing Clap Sticks - outside hall - everybody to joins in.
- Kids to start Painting their Boomerang’s
- Colouring in for the younger ones
- You can Enjoying Weaving with Karleen Green – in the corner
- See the Aboriginal Artefact display.
- Learn about the Uluru Statement from the heart.
- ASGMWP Book sale.
- Bag of goodies for the kids
- Then a reading from Aunty Nancy’s Book of Poems
Annual whale migration

Avalon Craft Cottage: May 2022

CABPRA Half Yearly
Private Members Statement: Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club
I congratulate and recognise the wonderful volunteers and members of Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club. Since 1904 the club has provided a range of services to our community, including learn‑to‑sail programs and sailing racing. Anyone who is on the sparkling waters of Narrabeen Lagoon during the sailing season will see the sails of the Narrabeen Lakes Sailing Club aloft the lagoon. It was a wonderful privilege to attend the club's recent presentation evening and witness all of those people, particularly the young people, who have succeeded in learning so much more about the wonderful sport of sailing. Tragically, the clubhouse burned to the ground recently. It will be my privilege to support the club in its rebuilding efforts. In particular, I congratulate and thank Commodore Aymeric Cabuil and the wonderful Pamela Johnston for their amazing efforts in supporting the club.
All the winners of a terrible and terrific 21/22 season! Our presentation evening on May 8th was filled of joy and laughter despite a few too many last minute Covid cancellations that deprived us from some of our beloved members. Thank you to Cr Ruth Robins and NSW minister Rob Stokes and Bevan MacKavanaugh for honouring us of their presence. Can’t wait for 22/23!

Telstra Scam - from email address 'took a napp'

Australian Taxation Office: Scam alert

Narrabeen Tragic Tigers: Over 35’s rugby team

Lakeside Park 'Proposed' carpark changes


Pittwater Ward Community Meeting
- - obtain, share and discuss local issues to Pittwater
- - promote a close association between the Pittwater Ward Councillors and the community
- - actively participate in planning and decision making relevant to their area
- - inform the Councillors, and provide input into areas of concern
- - assist the Councillors canvas residents’ and other local views on issues and to maintain open and accountable local government
- - encourage positive and respectful interaction between all community members & groups.
Midget Farrelly Tribute statue for Palm Beach

NB Youth for Peace Open Mic Night

Palm Beach RSL Veterans Ocean Therapy

Mona Vale Hospital Auxiliary Stalls Return

Monika's Doggie Rescue: Pets of the Week
Alice

Cream

Funding open now for crown reserves
Fairy Penguins coming ashore

Seals Coming Ashore: Please keep 40 metres distance

Speed humps on McCarrs Creek Rd: please share Wildlife Data
- The position via GPS or road and suburb
- The date
- The animal
Please Slow Down: Wildlife Crossing

JP Public Register
- Terry Jones J.P.
- Robert (Bob) Wood J.P.
- Deborah Hendy(Carter) J.P