Lane Cove came out in force to watch the Lane Cove ANZAC Day service to witness another moving service presented by the Lane Cove RSL Sub-Branch and the Lane Cove Council.
Each year the Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch invites a Lane Cove Resident to talk about a relative who has served in the military. This year Lindsay Cunningham, the eldest son of Winifred and Archibald Cunningham, always known as Archie, gave the talk. He represented his four siblings, Archie’s 13 grandchildren and their partners, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Graeme Davis Lane Cove RSL Sub Branch President led the service with the following words:
“Commemorating ANZAC Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the Service provided by the Australian Defence Force and the sacrifices of the individuals – both in uniform and those wearing civilian clothing.
The tragedy unfolding in the Ukraine is a sobering reminder that there is no front line per se, that weapons can be non-discriminatory, and the damage – both physical, economic, and mental – will take years to recover from.
This year, 2022, is the anniversary of:
- Our withdrawal from Afghanistan and the end of Australia’s large-scale commitment to the Middle East;
- 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of the Task Force from Nui Dat in Vietnam; and
- 80th anniversary of World War 2 battles at:
- Milne Bay,
- Kokoda
- Buna-Gona; and the attacks at:
- Darwin and on Sydney Harbour.
WREATH FOR AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE
Commander Luke Andrews and his wife Natasha Funke, daughter Charlize Funke-Andrews and son Lachlan Funke-Andrews are representing the Anzacs of today who have provided outstanding support to the Nation during the Bush Fires, COVID, Aged Care and currently serving with Operation Flood Assist 2022 where:
- 7000 personnel deployed across
- 13 Local Government Areas in NSW and QLD
- 150 helicopter tasks
- 200K sandbags provided
- 700 roads opened
- Thirteen thousand tons (estimate) of rubbish removed.
- A special mention to the Royal Australian Navy, who assisted in the opening of the Port of Brisbane.
Federal Election – North Sydney Electorate
This week Australian Electoral Commission conducted the ballot draw to see where the candidates are placed on the ballot paper – below is the order for North Sydney.
Dumping Continues
The Lane Cove Council has installed an E-waste recycling unit in The Canopy. It fills up quickly. Did you know you can recycle e-waste without leaving home? Read more here.
Events
The Hunters Hill Food and Wine Festival due to be held this weekend has been canceled and will be rescheduled for later. The event was to be held at Boronia Park Oval, but the ground was too wet to hold the event.
Child Seat Safety Checks
If you took up Lane Cove Council’s offer for a free child car seat fitting voucher to have a restraint checked, refitted, or fully fitted by a designated local Authorised Restraint Fitter, the voucher must be redeemed by Saturday, 30 April 2022.
Lane Cove Sport
Well done to the Lane Cove Swim Club
members who competed at this year’s National Masters Swimming Championships.
Special mention to Dan Jones for breaking 3 National Records for 50 Free (23.85), 50 Back (27.09), and 25 Back (13.27), as well as getting 3rd for Men’s Swimmer of the Meet.
Lane Cove members competing were:
⁃ Dan Jones – 6 Gold, 1 Silver
⁃ Joshua Baker – 2 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze
⁃ John Notley – 2 Gold
⁃ Alexander Donnelly
⁃ Matthew Douglas
⁃ Quentin Laneuville
Lane Cove Accidents and Incidents
On 20 April 2022, a fire crew attended the old Coles site on Burns Bay Road (which is soon to be Harris Farm) after a fire was discovered in a skip bin. Nearby residents and business owners could smell smoke. The fire was extinguished by using 11 fire extinguishers.
The wet and windy weather continues to impact our local trees. This week the SES had to remove a tree branch blocking Helen Street, right near Helen Street Reserve.
On Saturday, 23 April 2022, parts of Lane Cove lost power due to a power pole rotting near the childcare centre on Roslyn Street Lane Cove North.
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