Pleased to Meet You... Meat to Please You
What does a young butchery manager do when he is no longer required by a major supermarket chain?
In the case of Zac he decided to start up his own business with his partner Kate in the Kooindah Centre at Tanilba Bay.
“People hunger for the quality service and fresh meats that they used to get,” he said. “The supermarkets don't do this.. You have pre - packed meats which are delivered from distant locations and they use miles of plastic to package them.” he added “We want to give the residents what they want and not what the supermarkets want to force people to buy,” he said.
Tilly Meats also makes its own sausages which are far superior to the massed produced products. Tilligerry.com road tested their pork sausages and gave them the thumbs up. We also tried a leg of lamb which was delicious.
Why not give them a try yourself ? Word of mouth is everything in a small town and this dynamic duo is ticking all the boxes.
Pictures: Opening day and Zac and Kate in their new shop.
'The Caswell takes Shape
With several false starts, 'The Caswell' at Tanilba Bay is moving into overdrive with the final stage of site preparation well under way.
Backhoes are breaking up what was the old Plaza and carpark foundations and piling the concrete waste ready for removal. What's more, the strip of land fronting onto Beatty Bvd has been filled ready for compaction.
The project was put on hold when soil contamination was found on the northern boundary but approval had been given for half of the development while this problem is rectified.
The servo which closed due to the contamination problem has since reopened and a separate news story will detail what's happening there.
Rather than inform interested readers about all the details of 'The Caswell', we ask them to google: 'The Caswell Tanilba Bay' or visit their facebook page and all will be revealed.
Photo: Latest developments at the old Plaza site.
Rabbits to be Shot
If you drive around the streets of Tilligerry you will notice quite a lot of rabbit roadkill these days particularly kitten rabbits which indicates an explosion in their numbers.
Port Stephens Council is well aware of the problem and monitors rabbit infested lands under its control. What's more they are changing their management strategy.
The traditional management of rabbits was to free feed them carrots and once they were used to it, a poison called 1080, (pronounced ten eighty) was added .This was very effective but native creatures which ate the dead rabbits could themselves be poisoned. It was the preferred method used by farmers Australia wide. 'Pindone' is a poison which has far less effect on other creatures. It also has an antidote.
Council would do night-time patrols and use spotlights to do head counts before and after poisoning to gauge the effectiveness of their programs. They would return at intervals to see if the rabbits were back and if needed do it all again.
These days, Council employs contract spotlighters to shoot them and they also release rabbits infected with calicivirus which is transmitted by fleas. Another control measure is to dig out the warrens.
Private landholders need to take responsibility for infestations on their own land.
Until Myxomatosis was introduced in 1950, rabbits over-ran the eastern states to the extent that a rabbit proof fence was erected to keep them out of WA.
The rabbit was also something of a blessing as it provided food for aborigines and farmers during the Great Depression. It was known as 'underground chicken'. The skins were sold to make coats and felt hats.
'Rabbitohs' were men with a horse and cart who plied their trade in suburban streets selling them to housewives. They still had the heads and skins on them which the rabbitoh would remove for his customers. Farmed rabbits are still available from selected butchers but can cost as much as $35 kg.
A NRL team from South Sydney is still referred to as 'The Rabbithos' and has a rabbit as its mascot.
The Chinese have no problem with them according to the TV ad. You see thousands of years back they built a wall....'to keep the rabbits out'.
Picture: Signs on Mallabula oval warning of a baiting program.
Servo Reopens
The closure of our local Servo in Pres. Wilson Walk due to contamination problems on the Old Plaza site is well on the way to being resolved.
Indeed, the new owner Zak Abdo has the business operational selling diesel, burgers, chips, pies soft drinks and lollies. Car washing and basic mechanical services are also available.
Petrol will be back on tap in a month or two as Zak explains: “They have changed the rules so that petrol no longer has to be stored in underground tanks. This means that our storage facility we be online quicker” he said.
Business hours are 9am – 9 pm seven days per week.
Photo: Zac in front of his service station / roadhouse.
Literary Fame
Tilligerry.com
has for some twenty years organized 'The Port Stephens Literature Awards'. This has grown to be one of the best supported short story competitions in Australia. Our local Lions Club now oversee it.
About the time we kicked off, a budding writer came to stay with us to work on his first novel. We were able to secure him a little green unoccupied weekender overlooking the bay where he put pen to paper.
He wrote of his experience in a major national paper and this is what he said:
“Pale autumn sunlight drifting through the trees, a murmur of the wavelets lapping at the shore, the call of a far off kookaburra, the fitful moaning of a crested dove – how could one not be conducive to the writer's art than the wide Port Stephens inlet, traversed by its ever changing over-lay of clouds, its surface rustled by the odd flotilla of pelicans or the wake of some frail fishing boat?” ….....
At another point he muses:
“I gaze out over the expanse of grey-blue water , towards Tahlee and the hidden headland of Hawks Nest, and wonder whether the stingrays will be in at low tide; or if the pelicans need feeding; and are those really rain squalls breaking up the colours there across the bay? And how many months, or years, am I behind schedule? And who, indeed , is the time keeper? I step outside. The cicadas are humming, the swallows are calling, a light plane, with a note of supreme indolence, cruises high above – and time and deadlines, begin their dissolution into nothingness”......
The tiny weatherboard is now an upgraded white home and Nicolas Rothwell has become an acclaimed writer. Indeed his recent novel 'Red Heaven' has taken out the $80 000 Prime Minister's award.
Our QR codes might one day mention this literary genius, as tourists and locals drink in our history with their mobile devices.
Photo: Nicolas Rothwell......famous writer.
New Food Outlet
The name 'Show us ya Burger' has a certain ring to it and closely resembles 'Show us your Slotz'.
There is a reason for this as the two businesses have the same owner and complement each other.
Amanda Dixon runs the outlet in the Lemon Tree Industrial Estate and even at this early stage, her burgers are making an impression in the community.
“Word of mouth' is the best advertising and it has surprised us just how popular we've become,” she said. “People hunger for that home made taste and that's what we give them,” she added.
“We also provide cold drinks and coffee. Our hours are 7am – 2pm Monday to Friday and on Tuesday it's 7am to 7pm.
Photo: Amanda outside 'Show us ya Burger' in Industrial Drive LTP.
Shark Saga
News is about sensationalism these days and the video clip of a Great White mauling the back of a fishing boat off Port Stephens recently went viral world wide.
The claim that the creature was 6 metres long is probably exaggerated when we carefully review the footage but i
n comparison to a truly monstrous shark sighted off Port Stephens in 1918 it is tiny.
The lobster men of yesteryear were hardened seafarers and not prone to exaggeration but the sight they saw off Broughton Island in that year traumatized them.
A huge shark made the sea boil as it ran their line of traps devouring the traps, lobsters, lines and floats. They immediately headed home and did not venture to sea for several days hoping that the creature had moved on. It was conservatively estimated to be 100 feet in length.
There were so many sharks around in the early part of last century that Port Stephens became the base for a shark fishing industry. They were huge and there were lots of them. They wanted the sharks for their skins which were turned into high quality leather. At a later time they also rendered down the livers for their oil and cured their fins to be sold to the Chinese to be turned into soup.
They used large gill nets and in the first meshing in Salamander Bay they hauled on board some 30 sharks – all whalers – ranging in weight from 100 to 500 pounds.
The industry prospered as they meshed for sharks as far north as Seal Rocks and as far south as the Sydney southern beaches.
Tanilba's Tommy Priestley who worked unloading the sharks as a young boy told what happened next:
“We just ran out of sharks!” he said. “ We went farther a field and caught fewer sharks so the business closed,” he added.
Norman Caldwell, the company manager then went north to tropical Queensland where he fished for sharks and hunted sea turtles which were converted into canned soup.
More details of this fascinating part of our history can be found by reading Caldwell's book: 'Fangs of the Sea' (1939). The library service will order it in for you if you ask.
Pictures: A large man-eater.....Tom Priestley....and Caldwell's book 'Fangs of the Sea.'
* Note: One pound (lb) is roughly .45 kg.... One foot about .3 metre.
Tilligerry Motorama 2024
Last week I was finally able to present the John Hunter Children's Hospital Paediatric Oncology with a cheque for $8400 from the postponed 2024 Tilligerry Motorama. This year will be our 19th Tilligerry Motorama having raised $166,000 that have all been given to charities.
This year the Tilligerry Motorama will be held on Sunday May 18 (the 3rd Sunday of May) This will again be proudly organised by Tilligerry Auto Club, on the grounds of the Tilligerry RSL Sports Club with sponsorship from Australian National Street Machine Association, Club Lemon Tree as well as the host Tilligerry RSL Sports Club, Shannon's Insurance, Port Stephens Fm Radio, Tilligerry Lions, Atlantic Oil, & new supporters Neil Simons Real Estate &Tilligerry Home Loans & Finance. I hope to see all car enthusiasts there.
Ian Jones Vice President
Tilligerry Auto Club inc
Photo of Ian Jones from Tilligerry Motorama & Keria Wray from the John Hunter Children's Hospital.
Firestorm Special
The catastrophic unfightable US firestorms beg the question: “Could it happen here?'
The answer is 'Yes!' and it's only a matter of time before they visit us again.
The reason for this is that the complex green rules and regulations make it impossible to burn off the way our local firies used to.
In 1980 a fire started at Tanilba near where the RSL stands. It jumped Mallabula into the back of the hill and ran right through the houses to the LTP waterfront. Eight brigades attended and no houses were lost.
Indeed research shows that the LTP brigade averaged 15 burnoffs each year in the 1970s; nine in the '80s; one or two in the '90s and very few in the decades that followed.
When the RFS was formed our local plan stated:.... “ Pt Stephens is considered to be an insignificant to insignificant to major bushfire risk area.”..... This was totally wrong. It was an extreme risk area and a disaster waiting to happen.
On top of this, two areas out here with a long history of fire were classified as 'Fire Exclusion Zones' by greenie activists. They were never to be burnt off.
If you look closely at the picture of the bushfire taken from the golf club you will notice no flames. This is because it was a cool winter bushfire. It jumped the main road at Oyster Cove, worked its way around the golf course and past the oyster depots, stopping at the bottom of the holiday park.
It was a blessing in disguise because the next year or so a howling westerly gale in summer sent a huge fire our way. It came to the burnt out scrub, ran out of fuel and went out. Had the cooler fire not happened, we would have been at its mercy.
With a wet winter and huge regrowth and no burnoffs, all we need is a couple of dry weeks, high temperatures, a spark and it will all happen again.
Footnote: This last year or so has been a sad year for the bushfire fraternity with some long term members passing on. We will pay tribute to them in another post.
Pictures: The 'Friendly Fire' coming our way......a firestorm at Oyster Cove.... and our volunteers doing what is important – burning off at Mallabula.
The Five Million Dollar Frog
Some forty years ago, activists lobbied Port Stephens Council (PSC) to reject a mining application to extract silica sand from the northern dune at Oyster Cove. The miners took them to the Land and Environment Court as they had satisfied all the environmental conditions required. PSC lost the case and the costs of over $2 000 000 were awarded against the Council. In today's money that would be well over $5 000 000.
The case was based around a tiny frog (The Wallum Froglet) . Both PSC and the miners agreed that the frog was found there but they were in swamps, not in the dunes earmarked for mining.
Council also refused to let our firies cool burn the foreshore scrub between Mallabula and Tanilba Bay. It was classified as a 'Fire Exclusion Zone' – never to be burnt off. Once again, this was because our Wallum Froglet might just live there.
Sadly this scrub is the most prone area for hot summer fires which gobble up the boardwalk and any native fauna living there. Council insurers pay for the rebuilds.
Researchers from Newcastle University turned up at Oyster Cove about ten years ago to monitor the frog population. They actually discovered a new frog which was previously unknown. It was called the 'Mahoney's Toadlet' after the head of the research department.
But, dear reader, our story has an unexpected and happy ending. You see, the sandminers found some top quality sand and during a dry spell they dug it up. This area turned into a lake after heavy rain, creating a perfect habitat for all the frogs. The miners have since moved on and are now extracting silica sand close to Tanilba Bay.
Photos: The Wallum Froglet....Bob Hunt with his bucket trying to save the boardwalk and the silica sandmine near Tanilba Bay.
Gym Comes to Life
The long awaited opening of Tanilba's gym is now a reality and local resident Trina Hampson was there to sign up on the first day.
Trina who retired after 25 years in the tax office was finding that her level of fitness was falling away so she decided to do something about it.
“ The new facility suits me down to the ground as it was too expensive and time consuming travelling to out of town venues,” she said.
“At $15 pw with my own key card, I now look forward to toning up my muscles and improving my overall fitness,” she added.
“It would also be great to meet up with like minded positive people and develop friendships,” she said.
Scientific research shows that retirees are much happier if they keep fit and involve themselves with social interaction. Mental acuity can be maintained with card and board games. Playing a musical instrument is another way to ward of the dreaded dementia.
Those seniors looking for local physical and mental activities which promote a healthy lifestyle need go no farther than tilligerry.com A click on 'Community Directory' in the left green sidebar will open up endless possibilities for you. These include: social pool, darts, fishing, aquafitness, tennis, walking, bingo, leadlighting, family history, art, the men's shed and quilting. Service groups such as the Lions and Marine Rescue are always looking for volunteers and the golf club and RSL need assistance to maintain their grounds.
Full details of our new gym can be had by ringing 'Elevate' on 4013 7148 or by just dropping in to check things out.
Their email contact is: admin@elevateps.com.au
The pictures show a variety of activities suited to our seniors.
Good News from the Soos
Whatever happened to the Soos? This is a frequently asked question about the much loved owners of the Jade Court.
They still own the restaurant and the two storey adjoining house. The two families which followed are leaseholders.
David and Lyn had three daughters and two sons and a good solid education was their first priority. The children helped out at the restaurant and had after school coaching. They also attended expensive private schools . Four of the five now have university degrees and good jobs. Young Nathan is still at high school.
They moved to Sydney to be closer to relatives and job opportunities for the next generation. David misses his friends and the tranquil lifestyle in Tilligerry but dislikes the crowded city life and pollution. He has started up a new business. Apparently one daughter has married an ABC (Australian Born Chinese).
The family which took over found the long hours stressful after two children were born and they couldn't spend recreational time with them. They decided to sell the lease which proved to be difficult. You see, Covid had struck and nobody wanted to buy in. After leaving, they got out of the restaurant business and secured work in private industry.
Finally, the lease was taken over by the current family which came from Campbelltown in Sydney's west. They love the place and the prospects of greater patronage as the new seniors' village takes shape next door. All reports have been positive. Their English is not so good and they employ young locals during peak demand times.
Head of house, Lyn is particularly obliging. Indeed one elderly patron turns up regularly for his lunchtime take away 'special'. He parks across the entrance and a gentle 'toot' on his horn sees her appear at the door. He gives her his order and wallet. Ten minutes later she's back
with the meal having tapped the wallet on the machine. She then clasps her hands , bows and thanks the old codger.
Where else would you get such service?
The pictures show owners David and Lyn and the other two Jade Court family lease holders.
Lions Roaring Ahead
The response to the recent wild weather and power outage by our Lions' Club and Men's shed once again showed just how much we rely on these groups
as a community. For two days they dispensed free hot food and drinks to locals and visitors alike.
The Mallabula Men's Shed is the storage base for the Lions' mobile trailer and gas BBQ which can be seen at their 'sausage sizzle' venues. Also many members belong to both groups.
While most beneficiaries of the Lions' fundraisers are locals, they also answer the call from other areas of NSW when the need arises.
Such was the case when Tilligerry and Medowie Lions combined to assist with drought r
elief for farmers in the Upper Hunter. Some forty truckloads of hay and tonnes of groceries were dispensed to those in need.
Once again Henderson Park will be the 'go to' place for Australia Day celebrations and the Lions will be catering for it.
They are always looking for new members. If you would like to 'put something back' into our community, check out their facebook page for details and away you go.
File photos: The original Men's Shed team....and Australia Day celebrations at LTP and Mallabula.
We're Back.
Before we get down to the nitty gritty of news stories, perhaps it's time to look back at the history of tilligerry.com and TACE which goes back some 40 years.
New residents need to know how we evolved, what we do now and of our future in a world of rapid change. Also, long time locals might find our journey of interest.
The full detailed saga has been preserved and is in the hands of our local History Society which meets at the Old School Centre in LTP of a Thursday. They would only be too pleased to show you the documentation.
We will go back to 1985 when the various groups met at the school. These consisted of Familly History, computers, leadlight, spinning, art, mahjong and others.
The control centre was moved to the Plaza after the National Bank closed and it specialized in computer lessons as their use was taking off like a rocket. Indeed a computer cafe opened in the Kooindah Centre before residents bought their own . Mobile phones we
re rare and the size of a brick.
This is when tilligerry.com got going and the final move was to the LTP Library where the Lions Club fitted out a corner for computers and printers.
At our prime, tilligerry.com averaged over 2000 'hits' per month but we disconnected our counter after a virus got into the site. There would be many fewer visits today due to the massive increased use of mobile phones and the proliferation of social media sites.
People still turn to tilligerry.com for news and information that they can't get elsewhere. We always promote our town and give recognition to
worthy citizens doing positive things. One classic case was that of the late Mike Stanwell whose 30 year battle with the Catholic church saw an Archbishop convicted and a rats' nest of predatory priests exposed and jailed over child abuse. We also give start-up businesses a leg-up.
On the other hand we rip into bureaucratic stupidity which wastes taxpayers' money and goes against community interests.
Such was the case when we hounded the NSW Police after they rejected a free station site next to the fire station. They then wasted $500 000 buying a house, demolishing it and dumping a 'dog box' off the back of a truck in LTP.
Our unpaid volunteer firies got sick and tired of remote paid officers dumping paper work on them. We went in to bat for them when they were told to get Santa Claus off the truck and into the cabin with his seat belt on. His helpers were instructed not to throw bags of lollies to the kids. They were to be individually wrapped and chucked into the gutter for the kids to retrieve. Fire Control has since backed off.
Today, TACE no longer exists and each group now deals directly with PSSC. Our library incorporates free computer and wi-fi use as well as offering a photo copying service. On Thursdays between 10am and 12 noon Sue Hamilton gives assistance (again for free) to people having problems with electronic devices. PSSC pays for new computers and printers under their library renewal initiative. We have also given over to the Lions Club the annual Port Stephens Literature Awards which we started some 20 years ago.
We no longer seek advertising but have left our long time supporters' links at the top of the page. We do not share stories with the local papers anymore.
Even in a small backwater, we occasionally happen upon really big stories that go viral. Wally Clayton, Australia's master spy for the Russians lived here. The 'Last of the Sharkmen,' Tommy Priestly's story, found a home as a double page feature in both 'The Herald' and 'The Australian'. A false lead about a Tasmanian drug running yacht at the marina, turned into two features. One was about the 'Bintang Siang', a 'Z' force imitation Macassan Prau which infiltrated Japanese water
s in WW2. The other was about David Lewis. His epic solo voyage around Antarctica in the 'Ice Bird' remains one of the most epic navigational feats of all time.
Famous people have also lived amongst us. Dr A A Doyle, a close relative of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote the Sherlock Holmes series, was our
first doctor. He retired to live with his son and tended to the medical needs of the small community. Grant Lindeman DFC became an oyster farmer after service in the RAAF where he ferried torpedo bombers to Russia during WW 2. Captain of the Australian Soccer team and record career goal scorer Reg Date spent time here as well. Mark Bryant the first grade Manly forward cut his teeth playing for the Mallabula Panther juniors. John Snow the legendary motor racer lived here.
Outstanding community workers always get recognition. Doreen Bradley, Kevin Colman, Norm Brooks, Richard Osborne, Bruce Mac Kenzie and sister Jenny Rudd are a few that come to mind. On top of this, outstanding students from our school get their pictures and achievements in the news.
Currently we are having a memorial garden put in at the golf club to honour the memory of Bernie Henderson who died at the wheel of his blue tractor whilst clearing the initial nine holes. Ken Doolan, our first greenkeeper will have a plaque put in place in recognition of his herculean efforts in developing the course.
We are not getting any younger and are looking for the next generation of people to take up the challenge. This year we will be offering the next generation a chance at journalism and will be publishing their work. Details will follow.
The attached pictures are just some of those people we have mentioned. Do you recognize any?
Ploughing it Back
Both clubs in Tilligerry are not for profit and plough their surpluses back into the community.
Did you ever wonder where the lollies Santa gave out came from? For years now, the RSL and Bowlo have supplied them.
The RSL / Golf Club runs our Motorama and Xmas and New Year celebrations with fireworks galore and the Golf Club is given over to charity golf days.
Both clubs have clubs within clubs such as fishing, darts, trivia, cards and cater for all age groups.
Our Bowlo (now Club Lemon Tree) supports the RFS and Marine Rescue with gala days which are major fund raisers. Indeed the Scouts would probably not survive without regular financial assistance.
Current President Kevin Colman OAM puts it this way:
“Each year we give back some $40 000 to numerous worthy local groups. We had to shut up shop during the Covid pandemic but still donated to the community but not as much as we wanted to.”
“When the bushfires threatened the Holiday Park we turned the club into a safe haven for the night. We'
ve also supported drought, fire and flood relief acting as a collection hub.”
“We're very much moving with the times, covering our roof with solar panels and our electric car recharge outlets are available 24/7/365 for anybody to use.
Members have been known to bequeath part or their entire estates to the clubs. A certain Roy Lacey left over $200 000 to the then Bowling Club which used it to resurface their synthetic green . There was even enough left over to buy a new courtesy bus. The green was renamed in his honour.
In the case of the Golf Club (now absorbed by the RSL) Long time veteran golfer Tom Mc Bride left some $40 000 to the club. This they used to buy a new fairway mower and attached a plaque to it bearing is name.
Currently a new plaque and garden is to be built honouring the memory of Bernie Henderson who died whilst clearing the first nine holes. Another plaque will recognize the Herculean efforts of the late course superintendent, Ken Doolan who oversaw the construction of the course.
Pictures: Marine Rescue LTP, beneficiary of donations....Tilligerry RSL, hosts major events.....Electric car charging bays at Club Lemon Tree.....and Kevin Colman OAM, “Putting back into the community is what it's all about.”
Modest Maestro
Some stories are hard to come by but others just fall into one's lap!
Such was the case when we went to have a haircut at Karen's barber shop in LTP. There, on the wall was a massive fishing trophy of a Murray cod.
Local identity Ross Fitzgerald had donated it. Since the shop shut, it now takes pride of place on the bedroom wall of its owner home in Tanilba Bay. The full head and huge gaping mouth are a very impressive sight.
But dear reader, that was just the tip of the iceberg. Ross has had a very interesting life after he left the family farm at Canowindra to join the navy at the tender age of just 15. Six years at sea and he was back on the farm where he got into shearing. These were the days before back supports which accounts for his spinal problems today.
He has shorn the lot! Cranky horned rams, ewes, lambs, crossbreds, black sheep, white sheep, merinos, come-back lines and more. He's also crutched and wigged them.
With a record tally of 160 for one day he was well on the way to becoming a local gun shearer but a job at a power station beckoned.
His monster cod was something of a record, tipping the scales at 56 pounds and caught at Wilcannia on the Darling River.
When he and his wife Julie bought the Tanilba Newsagency, Ross started racing greyhounds. The most successful of these was 'Paper Man' which won a coveted gold cup at 'The Gardens' in Newcastle.
The 'Greyhound Recorder' responded with a front page splash: 'Paper Man Hits the Headlines!'
Health issues have sidelined him lately but Julie still runs the newsagency in the Kooindah centre.
Photo: Ross, proud owner of 'Paper Man' the champion greyhound.
Firefighters
Remembered
Behind the scenes of children wildly excited about Santa dispensing lollies from the back of the firetruck, there was a tinge of sadness amongst the local brigade.
You see, several prominent firies from yesteryear hung up their hats during the year and will never again face the flames.
They won't be forgotten however and their names will be preserved on a rock of remembrance next to the flagpole at the new Tilligerry station.
Long time FCO Allan Hepplewhite heads the list along with former captains Johnny Williams and Lennie Rooke. Foundation member and former LTP captain Ian Hicks has been taken into care after a long illness and an outpouring of emotion followed the departure of former deputy captain Judy Camm.
Pictures: Judy Camm, Lennie Rooke and Ian Hicks (far left in book cover) and Johnny Williams (centre). Allan Hepplewhite's photo is in the book which is out of print and available via the Library Service.
Lift for Library
But where is it? This is most asked question by those wanting to borrow books in Tilligerry.
The town public library is situated on the main road opposite the Lemon Tree Passage Motel and when open, has a 'library' flag fluttering from a pole in front of it.
It's been there for decades and is staffed by volunteers and operates from 10am until noon six days per week. (Monday to Saturday).
A big makeover a couple of years back saw new carpet, reader friendly furniture and a slick paint job spruce it up.
What's more, a heavy cull of the least read books and an injection of new stock has something for everyone, including children.
Tilligerry Men's Shed workers have just removed the old overgrown sign and have carved a new one which is much more visible.
Business is more or less back to normal after a year or so of roadwork disruptions and the construction of a new police station two doors away. Council have taken over the computer access and has 2 brand new computers. A new scanner is on order and you will now be able to print A4 colour pages.
The library augments the mobile service which visits the villages of Tanilba Bay, Mallabula and Lemon Tree Passage on a rotational basis.
Both services have now recovered from the Covid lockdown restrictions and are back up to pace.
Photos: The LTP Library after the makeover......and the new sign giving it better visibility.
Book Donations
Tilligerry Community Library ha
s always enjoyed the support of the community donating their books. Whilst we do appreciate them, we can only accept them with prior consultation. Our hours are 10-12 noon Monday to Saturday and our phone number is 4982 3477 if you wanted to call up or pop in and check with us before bringing them in. Please don’t leave them at the door.
More than Just a News Service
You've seen our illuminated sign 'tilligerry.com' beside the main road near the golf club as you drive into town at night.
With news services moving away from the print media, tilligerry.com for over 10 years now has moved with the times and gives local residents the news that they can't get anywhere else. Indeed, those travelling around Australia or internationally can keep up to date with a click on a mouse or a mobile phone.
Before our 'hit meter' broke down we were averaging around 2000 views each month. We have a few businesses supporting us but we really don't want advertisers as we are a not for profit community service.
It gets even better. There are constant requests, usually from residents new to the area, for general information about available services and organizations out this way.
We now have an extensive community directory listing some 80 of these which includes: churches, clubs, social groups, cultural events, schools, tourist information, community support, JPs, medical services, play groups and pre schools.
Photo: tilligerry.com more than just news.
elebrating the re-opening.
