President's Report
Janelle, as Acting Club President reported the following on Colin’s behalf -
Week in review:
Looking forward:
This 2nd instalment from Colin about the history of Cherrybrook:
Street names
- Thank you to those who volunteered for the transitional housing garden clean-up last Thursday – Tony M, George, Anne, Robbie, Nicole and Janelle.
- Tonight, the Rotary Club of Beecroft is holding a meeting with the Hills Chinese Community. The main goal is to help members and guests understand Chinese organisations and how they promote connection and opportunities for their members. Anne, Neville, Kaye and Sue are attending – so we’ll await their feedback.
Looking forward:
- An Election BBQ and Cake Stall is being run at West Pennant Hills Public School on Sept 14 to coincide with the Local Government Elections. Tony has the BBQ crew sorted and Janelle is coordinating the baking/cake stall.
- Another Election BBQ is being run at West Pennant Hills Public School on October 19 to cover the By-Elections in the seats of Hornsby and Epping
- Trivia night is on September 21. Please start to put your tables together. The cost remains the same as last year at $25 per person. Full details are in the Bulletin and Keith is doing social medial promotion.
- The club has been invited to assist the RC of Carlingford run their Harmony and Health Festival on October 19th. However, this now conflicts with our Election BBQ, so our participation is likely to be limited. The money raised will to youth mental health and say no to domestic violence programs.
- On Sunday September 15, RC Beecroft Club is holding a Peace Conference at Cheltenham Girls High School. The keynote speaker is Noor Azizah from the Rohingya Refugee Advocate and NSW Young Woman of the Year. Further details are in the Bulletin.
- District Conference is scheduled for 21-22 March 2025 at the Pulman in Penrith - ourbetterworld2025.wordpress.com. Registration is $250 until 31 Dec, after which it reverts to full cost of $280. Accommodation packages for Friday night open at Pullman and nearby. Robbie is the Club Conference coordinator, so please let her know if you book in to attend.
This 2nd instalment from Colin about the history of Cherrybrook:
Street names
- Francis Greenway Drive - Named after the convict architect from the early days of the Sydney colony. Francis Howard Greenway (1777 – 1837) was an English-born architect who was transported to Australia for the alleged crime of forgery. He became known as the ‘forefather of Australian architecture’.
- Macquarie Drive - Named after the fifth Governor of NSW (1810 – 1821), Major-General Lachlan Macquarie (1762 – 1824). He had a leading role in the social, economic, and architectural development of the colony. He is considered to have had a crucial influence on the transition of New South Wales from a penal colony to a free settlement.
- Lambe Place - David Lambe (1802–1843), architect and farmer, born in London. He bought employment to Van Diemen's Land and in August he received a promise of a grant of land. Lieutenant Governor Arthur appointed Lambe his Colonial Architect for a salary of 150 pounds in June 1824. He is remembered for his connections with some of Tasmania's oldest extant buildings.
- Dawes Place - William Dawes (1762–1836) was an astronomer, surveyor, engineer and explorer while in Australia. He laid out Sydney and Parramatta, and built the first observatory in Australia, at what is now Dawes Point, Sydney. Dawes took part in several explorations to the mountains west of Sydney, beyond the Nepean River and the Cowpastures; the first attempt to cross the Blue Mountain
- Shepherds Drive - Originally called Shepherd's Lane, this road led, for only a short distance, from New Line Road to the farms of James and Isaac Shepherd. The road ran along the southern boundary of a 60-farm granted to James in 1819. He also owned 30 acres on the other side of New Line Road. In 1823 Isaac also owned 100 acres on the southern side of Thompsons Corner. In 1833 Isaac acquired a further 100 acres at the end of Shepherd's Lane.
- Purchase Road - John Purchase (1806 – 1865) acquired 189 acres of land at the end of this road in 1854. This road at first was his driveway. He had migrated to Australia in 1838 at the age of 32 with his wife Betsy. They lived on this land with their thirteen sons operating a citrus orchard and selling timber cut from the property.
- Booth Place - Named after the Booth family who owned this land. The Booth family lived in Cherrybrook till the mid 2010s.
- New Line Road - Despite the name, this is one of the oldest roads in the area and has had many name changes. In 1828 it was "New North Road" in contrast with "Old
- Northern Road" which it joins at Dural. On re-alignment in 1845 it was named "The New Public Northern Road". In 1829, New Line Road was surveyed by Surveyor William Govett. The road was constructed to reduce the distance from Dural to Sydney. The road ran from Dural through Pennant Hills and cut off Parramatta. The new route reduced the distance from Sydney to the Hunter Valley by 15 miles.
- Boundary Road - This road joins New Line Road in Cherrybrook and marks the northern boundary of the Field of Mars Common which was established on 12 August 1804 and comprised 5,050 acres. It didn’t join New Line Road until the 1960s.
- Abbey Place located on the Benedictine Abbey Estate which commenced in 1986. An abbey was built on the site in 1957 but was demolished on 31 May 1988. The Benedictine Nuns sold 45 acres to Trinity Development Company who progressively released land following survey.
- Paxton Close - also associated with the Benedictine Order. Paxton is a made-up word meaning "a ton of pax (peace)" Pax is a motto of the Benedictine Order. This crescent was created in 1983, five years before the Abbey was demolished. The name "Benedict" was selected at first but was refused.
- Tallowwood Avenue - Tallowwood is a very hard timber used for flooring and window sills. It comes from the tree Eucalyptus microcorys.
- Boldrewood Place named after Rolf Boldrewood author of "Robbery Under Arms".
- Gumnut Road - Gumnuts are the woody seed capsules produced after a gum tree has flowered. This road was formerly called Pogson's Lane until the 1920s.
- Burrawang Street - Burrawang is the common name for the species Macrozamia communis, an Australian cycad found on the east coast of NSW. The word burrawang is derived from the Dharuk language and means "wild duck".
So, Let’s stay safe look after each other and create magic.
Night Report
Opening: Sgt David opened the meeting at 7.30pm and welcomed all present including our Guest speaker, Tammy Shepherd, and Denis Carpenter visiting online from Thailand. Apologies from Tony C, and Anne/Sue/Kaye/Neville who are attending Rotary Beecroft meeting. Denis proposed the toast to Rotary and the King.
President’s Report: Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Guest Speaker
Rosemary introduced tonight’s Guest Speaker, Tammy Shepherd who was online to talk about Mercy Ships Mercy Ships Australia - A Vessel of Hope and Health Care
Mercy Ships is an international development organisation that deploys hospital ships and volunteers to developing nations improving the quality of life for people living with the diseases of poverty, disfigurement, and disability, through direct medical services and building the capacities of healthcare systems to meet the needs of the future. Tammy, who is a physiotherapist, personally volunteered on a Mercy Ship. She talked about the work she undertook, the way this service changes the lives of those you serve, and how her life changed as the result of this experience.
Director’s Reports
General Business
On behalf of Club, Janelle wished Colin best wishes and a speedy recovery for his upcoming surgery.
Next week is a face-to-face meeting at The Vicar with Carol and Kerry as Guest Speakers talking about Business Network International (BNI).
President’s Report: Refer President’s report in bulletin.
Guest Speaker
Rosemary introduced tonight’s Guest Speaker, Tammy Shepherd who was online to talk about Mercy Ships Mercy Ships Australia - A Vessel of Hope and Health Care
Mercy Ships is an international development organisation that deploys hospital ships and volunteers to developing nations improving the quality of life for people living with the diseases of poverty, disfigurement, and disability, through direct medical services and building the capacities of healthcare systems to meet the needs of the future. Tammy, who is a physiotherapist, personally volunteered on a Mercy Ship. She talked about the work she undertook, the way this service changes the lives of those you serve, and how her life changed as the result of this experience.
Director’s Reports
- Community Service: In Anne’s absence, Janelle reported that:
- Last Thursday, a garden clean-up occurred at the transitional houses in Kenthurst. Thank you to Tony M, George, Robbie, Nicole, Anne, and Janelle.
- Last Wednesday night a Tree of Joy meeting was held to start preparing for this major Club event.
- Fund Raising: Trivia Night update:
- When: Sat 21st September, 6:30pm for 7pm start
- Where: Cherrybrook Community Centre
- Cost: $25 per person
- Proceeds to: RuffTRACK and other Rotary Charities
- Robert Bredin from NW Sunrise will be our Quiz Master and Janelle will MC the event.
- How you can help?:
- Invite all your friends and relatives and start putting tables of 8 together – we can also assist/coordinate/put teams together; let Andrew know your numbers ASAP.
- Any other Groups you are associated with, please let them know.
- We will need people there at 5pm to help set up; let Neville know if you are available. Pizza dinner provided to helpers.
- Need to fill 30 tables of 8
- International: Andrew advised there will be a zoom meeting tomorrow night to give an update on the WASH project and to plan for the upcoming Donors trip in October.
- Membership: Carol reported there are a few potential members she’s working with at the moment. She’s also helping to provide a membership presence at Carlingford Rotary’s ‘Harmony and Health Festival’ on 19 October.
- Vocational: Kerry reported there will be a vocational visit to Hornsby SES on Tuesday 17 September at 7.30pm for 1.5 hours.
- Youth:
- Janelle asked for assistance billeting the three Coonabarabran High School students from Tuesday 08- Saturday 12 October whilst they attend the Science Experience at Macquarie University; Rosemary volunteered to take 1 or 2 students.
- Janelle advised we will have a recording from Georgia in Chile in the next week or two.
- Elise reported she had been to Manly and Circular Quay, both of which she enjoyed, along with celebrating Father’s Day with the extended Ryman clan. In the coming week she’s off to a school excursion on Wednesday and next weekend will be joining a Rotex organised picnic at Bradley’s Head and making crepes as an example of French cuisine to share with fellow exchange students.
General Business
On behalf of Club, Janelle wished Colin best wishes and a speedy recovery for his upcoming surgery.
Next week is a face-to-face meeting at The Vicar with Carol and Kerry as Guest Speakers talking about Business Network International (BNI).
