GRAFFITI IN TWT Territory has diminished noticeably since we started our Dob in a Graffiti Vandal campaign some time ago and with considerable success.

And this week we are pleased to welcome the announcement by NSW Premier Nathan Rees that he too is taking the matter seriously at long last.
At least it is a step in the right direction.

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RODNEY YATES Principal of West Ryde Public School will host tonight’s West Ryde Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours at the school at 6pm.

Inquiries and bookings 9874 2515.

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GRANNY SMITH Festival Committee meets next Wednesday morning at Eastwood’s CWA Rooms at 8am planning for this year’s festival on Saturday October 17.

And Ryde Aquatic Festival committee meets at Gladesville Sporties Thursday July 9 at 6pm planning for the annual festival Sunday September 13. Inquiries Victor Berger 0409 460 650 or The Weekly Times Festival Hotline 9807 6666.

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PRINCESS DI BARTOK my beloved old sparring partner of latter days when she attempted to compete with the TWT when at the helm as editor of Murdoch’s Parramatta based Northern District Times heads this week’s Birthday Honours List.

The Princess also known as Lady Di will help fight global warming when she blows out the increasing number of candles on her birthday cake today. Have a good one Princess.

Also today we have birthday greetings to the Kingdom of Denmark and home of our Princess Mary where Jorgen Pedersen will blow out 81 candles and in the former Austrian Hungarian empire capital of Vienna where Elisabeth Eichmeyer Bottoms will cut up her sacher torte birthday cake.

Les Whitcroft former head of Norton Can and National Can companies and past District Governor of Rotary International and longtime member of Ryde Rotary Club celebrates his 88th birthday tomorrow.

Les has a proud history of community service and was founder of Rotary’s now famous Pride of Workmanship Award scheme.

Judy Mitchell better half of Rob Mitchell also of Ryde Rotary celebrates Friday same day as JB’s cousin Amanda Gibbs daughter of the late Dr Bill Gibbs OBE, IMO chief world meteorologist and Audrey celebrates gold with a big five 0.

Another cousin Diane Lovett daughter of the late Gordon and Gwen Lovett of Denistone East and Eastwood blows out the candles Saturday as does former Ryde councillor Larry Chung Ka Chin turns 55.

Sylvia Keegan formerly of Cressy Road Ryde and an original member of East Ryde Scouts group parents committee lights up on Sunday same day as Natalie Barlow.

Christian Samuel Samaha first son of Vivian and Moses Samaha turns seven on Monday and shares with Jessica McElhenney turning 22 while Rev Ken and Danielle Allen formerly of St Chad’s Church Putney celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary.

Multi Mo Award winning entertainer Ronny Monks of Ryde rolls out the barrel next Wednesday as he sings up a storm of birthday celebrations. Have a great one Ronny and also Susan Marples same day. Happy daze all.

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BUMPER STICKER: Of All the Things I LOST I Miss my MIND the Most!

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