A Lost Book & other Letters in September

Please return rare book

This book was borrowed from the Wollongong library.

It seems that it was not registered at the desk. If the borrower has finished reading it, it would be appreciated if it could be returned.

– Anthony Jones, via text

Give feedback on windfarm zone

I am writing to inform local residents of the government’s proposed Illawarra offshore renewables area. The area extends from Wombarra in the north to Kiama in the south and is 10km from the coast. If a wind farm is approved the turbines within the proposed area will be visible from all local beaches, lookouts, nature reserves as well from many homes and businesses in the Illawarra. The window for community feedback on the proposal ends on 16 October 2023. Give your feedback is via the survey https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/oei-illawarra/take-the-survey

Please read up, research and let the government know your opinion on this project which, if it proceeds will impact all our lives here in the beautiful Illawarra.

– Brad, via email

Find a free JP at your library

NSW Justice Association Wollongong Branch provides free JP Service at Community Desks at Thirroul & Corrimal & Wollongong & Dapto & Warrawong Libraries, with times from 10am to 1pm. All services given by JPs are free of charge. They cannot give legal advice and there are certain forms and documents that they are unable to sign or witness but they can assist you in finding where these can be dealt with.

–  Morgan Prosser, president of the Wollongong NSWJP Branch, 0432 378 318.

A poem titled ‘Wombarra’, by Kevin Carter, 2023

Between the great divide and the sea
Wombarra is the place for me
With stunning views north and south
Its hard to pick a favourite out
And if you go north to the Seacliff Bridge
You will pass two old pubs that are kind of neat
Back to the South the Bowlo’s there
To wet your whistle and calm you down
And if it is a feed that is required
The Black Duck there is much desired
And when you die and want a view
The Scarborough Cemetery is the place for you.

September speaker at Probus

At our next monthly meeting of Helensburgh and District Probus Club on 14 September, our guest speaker will be Tom Sweeney, from the Willoughby Theatre Company. Tom and his wife have over 40 years experience in producing shows, regularly travelling to New York’s Broadway to catch up on any new ideas.

For more information contact Lilian, our Membership Officer on 0408 668 987.

– Pete, publicity officer