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The
Country
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Woman Volume 62 No 04 August 2021
Country of Study 2021: Malaysia
For all Women of NSW and the ACT
Country Women’s Association of NSW Contacts
State Office State President State Vice President gmail.com
Level 2, 244 Coward St Stephanie Stanhope Ann Adams, OAM Hospital Support
Mascot NSW 2020 Ph: 0429 161 038 Ph: 0428 387 753 Committee Secretary
PO Box 222 president@cwaofnsw.org.au cannoel@bigpond.com Elisabeth Hodgson
Mascot NSW 1460 Ph: 02 4972 6176
State Honorary Secretary State Vice President
Ph: 02 8337 0200 lizzybeth65@hotmail.com
Margaret Breust Judy Houghton
Fax: 02 8338 1595
secretary@cwaofnsw.org.au Ph: 02 6342 3205 Agricultural &
info@cwaofnsw.org.au
0424 685 789 judy.houghton01@gmail.com Environmental Committee
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Honorary Editor Chief Executive Officer Secretary
State Honorary Treasurer
Sue-Ellen Hogan Danica Leys Robin Godwin
Sharyn Buck
PO Box 1070 Ph: 02 6888 5647
Ph: 0410 694 910 Cultural Committee
Tamworth NSW 2340 robin.godwin@bigpond.com
treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au Secretary
sueellen.hogan@gmail.com
0409 929 632 State International Officer Yvonne Davis “The Land” Cookery
Sue Armstrong 31 Tripoli Way Committee Secretary
Communications and Albion Park NSW 2527
Ph: 0427 359 926 Mary Hollingworth
advertising Ph: 02 4256 4541
cwaofnsw.intl@gmail.com Ph: 0429 345 255
Leah Gaskell noddydavis54@gmail.com tinkernanny@outlook.com
Ph: 02 8337 0200 State Agricultural &
communications@cwaofnsw. Environmental Officer Show Catering Committee
Social Issues Committee
org.au Margaret Barrett Secretary
Secretary
Ph: 0428 285 296 Tracey Bonfante
Association Patron Maggie Kyle
margieb2832@gmail.com Ph: 0402 508 856
Her Excellency the Ph: 0423 623 382
tippee165@hotmail.com
Honourable Margaret State Social Issues Officer maggiekyle2750@gmail.
Handicraft Committee com
Beazley AC QC, Governor of Bronwyn Dunston
Secretary
New South Wales Ph: 02 6576 4070
Ruth Shanks, AM
bronwyn_dunston@dodo.
Ph: 02 6882 4917
com.au
cwaofnsw.handicraft@
Cover: Perhentian Islands, Malaysia. Back Cover: Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Contents
State President’s Letter 4
CEO’s Report 5
News from July Executive 6
CWA Awareness Week 7
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Using the Internet 8
Country of Study: Malaysia 10
Committee Reports 13
Singing with the Wind 18
Advocacy Update
Winning Ballad
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10 Steps to Better Sleep 22
Group Conference Dates 23
Welcome New Members 24
From the Archives 25
Sudoku 26
Telstra Update 27
Celebrations 28
Story of the Month 28
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From our Branches 29
From our Groups 32
From the Editor
In late June, New South Wales Evening Branch’s July meeting, is wonderful to see that they have
once again moved into restrictions which was held via Zoom to talk been able to stay connected and
across the state and our hearts about the Editor role and discuss support one another while they
go out to those most severely ideas about content and articles cannot meet in-person.
affected by lockdowns in Greater for the Journal. The Central Coast-
Wherever you are across the state
Sydney and Western NSW. Our based branch has gotten creative
at the moment, I hope you have
members once again are looking during the lockdown period,
been able to find ways to stay
at how they support one another running an online lucky door
connected to your fellow branch
and their communities and how to raffle to do a little branch-based
members and communities. Stay
adapt their activities to meet with fundraising and stay connected
strong! Hopefully this tough time
restrictions. when they had to cancel their
will pass again soon.
handicraft day. Between these
Last month, I had the pleasure of
initiatives and online meetings, it Sue-Ellen Hogan, Hon Editor
being the special guest at Terrigal
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State President’s Letter
be holding our branch and group
AGMs. Are members encouraged Disaster Relief Fund
to apply for positions? Are they
then supported if they are voted The CWA of NSW Disaster Relief
into these positions? Or are they Fund allows tax-deductible
criticised for the way they do the donations to be made to support
job. It may not be done the way people in need.
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someone else would do it. Should If you would like to make a
they be criticised and harassed tax-deductible donation to
because they do something the Disaster Relief Fund please
As I am sitting here contemplating differently? No, they should be complete the details below and
how to begin this report, I wonder encouraged and supported. you will be provided with a receipt
how others envision what is the Change can be positive, new ways for taxation purposes.
Country Women’s Association of can build on old, as the world
NSW. What is it that draws anyone around us faces new challenges and Name ________________
to become a member? we learn different ways of engaging ____________________
I am thankful for my friend Daphne and supporting our members and
our communities. Address: _______________
for asking me to join. Not just for
what the Association could do As we move towards our centenary, ____________________
for me, and it has done a lot, but may the next few months be months
for what I could do within the of growth—membership growth, Email: _________________
Association as part of the broader personal growth, celebration and I wish to make a gift of: $ _____
community. I did not expect to support for those stepping up
find such a diversity of amazing into new roles, and growth as we Please make cheque or money
talented and gifted women. I have learn new ways to deal with the order payable to CWA Disaster
been offered encouragement and challenges, we all face in NSW at Relief Fund and send to:
support, through personal adversity this time.
and in personal growth. CWA of NSW,
There are far better thing ahead PO Box 222
Would I have joined if I had not than anything we leave behind.—C.S.
Mascot, NSW, 1460
been asked? Probably not. Are Lewis
there others in our communities Donations of $2.00 or more are
waiting to be asked? Not everyone
is outgoing and confident, and may Stephanie tax-deductible.
need the nudge to make that initial
step, some need asking more than
once. Some need to be picked up Letter to the Editor
and actively included to see how In May 2021 we recognised Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians
they may fit in. Some need to see to learn about our shared history, culture and achievements.
that we are about advocacy and
engagement, not just cooking and The CWA of NSW recently passed a motion to endorse greater education
handicrafts, that we are a part of an and understanding of our First Nations People and consultation with
international community of women. our local Indigenous people.
How welcoming is your branch? The Uluru Statement of the Heart (2017) has won the prestigious
Are you inclusive and encouraging? Sydney Peace Prize, which recognises a significant project or enterprise
Do you show there are different in Australia. This choice was described as a “stand out winner for its
pathways to join in, and that dedication to bringing Australia’s First Nations people together in a
different talents that can be clear and comprehensive agenda for healing and peace” (Sydney Peace
celebrated, shared and nurtured? Foundation).
Is there mutual respect between
The CWA of NSW is to be congratulated for moving towards an
generations, both age and length of
understanding of what reconciliation means. We must not be afraid of
membership? Do you acknowledge
change. We must walk together in this movement for all Australians.
that everyone has a part to play
within the Association and everyone Lyn Haynes
has different skills to offer? Ilawarra Group State Executive Member
Keiraville Branch
Time is approaching when we will
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CEO’s Report
There is a full advocacy update At the next State Executive meeting
later in the journal covering more in November, motions for the 2022
specifics in relation to our efforts Conference are considered. If your
on level crossing safety, expired branch has a matter they would
petroleum exploration licences like debated and discussed at
(PELs), the need for registered Conference it is important that it
nurses to be in nursing homes 24/7, is taken to your Group Conference
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inland rail and coercive control in and if passed, your Group then
domestic relationships. gets it in to State Office prior
to the deadline of 31st October.
The July State Executive meeting
There is a guide to writing policy
It’s hard to believe that we are back has once again taken place over
motions in the Procedures Manual
in lockdown again in the middle Zoom, and a copy of News from
which is very useful to read before
of 2021. As I write there have also Executive is included in this issue
formulating a motion. We look
been a number of confirmed COVID of the journal and covers a range of
forward to receiving these motions
cases noted in regional NSW, which topics. Your group’s relevant State
for a very exciting and historic year
is cause for concern. I do hope all Executive Committee Member will
ahead.
members are staying safe and well. be able to answer any questions
that you might have in relation to Danica Leys,
We continue to communicate with the State Executive matters.
branches and members about what Chief Executive Officer
the restrictions and rules mean
for branch and group activities,
and it is important that the advice Information for Treasurers
provided is followed at all times. ▪▪ TheTreasurer’s role and responsibilities can be reviewed in the
Please ensure that your branch Procedures Manual: G 2-4-712
stays up-to-date with the latest
health advice and any associated ▪▪ Please write your receipts on the day when money is received; when
checking your bank statement any direct deposits must also be
restrictions that appear on the
receipted. Date the receipt on the day the money was transferred
NSW Health website. All branches
into the account.
should have a COVID Safety Plan in
place.
▪▪ Whenever any money is counted, please make sure it is in a safe place
out of view of the public. There needs to be two persons counting
Awareness Week 2021 is again this (not a family member), on the day, preferably before leaving the
approaching and this year the event.
organisation is proposing to focus ▪▪ Please make sure you reconcile you CWA Money/books every month
on the need for more social and
affordable housing. The campaign ▪▪ All payments should be passed at a meeting or ratified at the next
meeting if due in between meetings e.g., electricity account.
will particularly highlight the need
for social and affordable housing ▪▪ Writethe cheque number on receipt/tax invoice when they have
options in rural and regional been paid and keep your records together
NSW, and the fact women over 55 ▪▪ Complete your fundraising sheet G 11-2-1107 for all raffles conducted
are the fastest growing group of with CWA of NSW Raffle Tickets. There is an electronic version of
homeless people in Australia. As an this form (aqua tab) in CWA Money
issue, it’s felt there are enormous
opportunities for the CWA of NSW ▪▪ If you have an enquiry about CWA Money or a Group Treasurer is
to advocate for change and better unfamiliar with using Dropbox to upload your Group’s CWA Money
outcomes for those in desperate files, please email treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au.
need of affordable and social Sharyn Buck
housing options. The dates for
Awareness Week this year have been State Honorary Treasurer
set for the 5th–11th September.
Advocacy work continues as usual, E-news for Members
and work has begun on progressing The E-news contains information and events relevant to CWA members.
the many and varied policy matters If you do not already receive the E-news, email communications@
that were recently discussed and cwaofnsw.org.au with “subscribe” in the header, along with your
passed at the annual Conference. membership number. Other important updates are also sent regularly.
The Country Woman August 2021 5
News from July Executive
Asbestos Register interest rate to be 1.5% and the The State Conference format is
on-call interest rate to be 0.5%—to to remain the same, with State
Inspections be confirmed when the June 2021 Committee displays to open after
Environmental and Safety figures are released on 28 July. the Official Opening and items from
Professionals (ESP) has commenced Committee displays to be collected
surveys of CWA owned properties International on Thursday afternoon.
across NSW. This will mostly be an
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Two donations to Love Mercy Please support and promote the
update on the original register that Foundation and Médecins Sans sale of State Raffle tickets for our
they undertook in 2015/2016. Frontières were ratified. Centenary Conference which will
Awareness Week be sold completely online. Full
Membership details to be provided in September
This is an important opportunity Life Memberships were considered. when the raffle goes live.
for the CWA to highlight an issue Full details will be made available
of urgency, and this year it is later in the year. State Treasurer
proposed the focus be on the need
Membership fees and whether there A workshop has been scheduled
for more social and affordable
should be a standardised branch fee in the Northern Tablelands on
housing. The campaign would
to be discussed at branch and group 18 August. Workshops are being
particularly highlight the need in
meetings, with further discussion planned in September in the
rural and regional NSW, and the
to take place at the next State following Groups—Castlereagh,
fact women over 55 are the fastest
Executive meeting. Oxley and Hume with an invitation
growing group of homeless people
extended to Riverina to join, and
in Australia.
Procedures Manual then South West Group. If any
CWA Awareness Week will be held Updates other groups would like Treasurer
from the 5th–11th September, Workshops, please contact the
focusing on the theme “social and Updates are on the CWA of NSW State Treasurer.
affordable housing”. Further details website. It is important to keep your
Procedures Manuals up-to-date. If your group or branch wishes
will be sent to branches shortly.
to draw down on funds from your
Centenary Update Property investment with the Association,
the request must be notified no
Work continues on the history A Potts Point grant was approved
later than close-of-business Friday,
book, 100-year badges have been for Braidwood Branch.
3rd September 2021.
designed and purchased and the
100-year logo has been finalised. Reports from Interest on Loans to the Association
Representatives on will be deposited directly to your
COVID Update Outside Organisations nominated bank account on Friday,
24th September 2021.
All branches should have a COVID
Reports provided:
Safety Plan in place if they are Branch Treasurers should start to
meeting and it is our strong ▪▪ SOS Fracture Alliance organise auditors now for early
recommendation that all branches ▪▪ Narrabri Gas Project Community October so books can be with the
set up and utilise QR Code check in. Consultative Committee Group Treasurer ready for the
The laws around QR Code check- Executive meeting starting 15th
ins have changed to capture a much ▪▪ Commonwealth Bank November.
wider cross-section of settings Community Council
that require Service NSW check-in ▪▪ Endeavour Energy Customer Dates for Executive
procedure to take place. Council Meetings 2022
CWA of Australia ▪▪ NSW Nurses and Midwives’ 14-16 February
Association Roundtable on Aged
1 May (pre-conference)
Information will be provided Care.
to branches directly about the 18-20 July
importance and benefits of CWAA State Conference 14-16 November
as well as further information in More than 100 items of coverage The deadline for agenda material
relation to the future of CWAA. around the Conference were is two weeks prior to any Executive
captured by media monitoring with meeting. Only Conference matters
Financial
a total publicity value generated of are considered at the pre-conference
Loans to the Association—fixed more than $1.5 million. Executive meeting
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CWA Awareness Week
Awareness Week 2021 fastest growing cohort.
Preparations are underway for this ▪▪ Unequal pay, the accumulation of
year’s CWA of NSW Awareness assets and superannuation gaps
Week from Sunday 5th September– are seen as the biggest drivers
Saturday 11th September 2021. for the financial disadvantage
these women experience. This
is compounded by situations of
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This year’s theme
family violence, where women
“At crisis point” is how Australia’s are often forced to choose
social and affordable housing between homelessness and
situation has been described with returning to an unsafe place.
an urgent need to dramatically
increase the nation’s housing stocks ▪▪ About one-third of low-income
renters spend about 30 per cent
for the most vulnerable—the old, How you can help
of their income on housing—even
the young, the unemployed, low-
after deducting rent assistance We’ll be undertaking a NSW-
income earners and those living with
payments. wide media relations program to
disabilities—in our communities.
This is the issue we’ll highlight this
▪▪ CHIA NSW says regional generate media coverage for our
towns and country areas Awareness Week theme,t but as is
Awareness Week with a particular are being ignored in debates the case each year we rely on the
focus on the need in rural and around housing and housing support of branches to spread the
regional NSW, and the fact women affordability—when 1 in 3 new message throughout the state.
over 55 are the fastest growing social and affordable homes A briefing kit will be sent to
group of homeless people in needed in NSW by 2036 are branches this month, with kits
Australia. outside of Sydney. including a template media
The statistics emphasise the stark For Awareness Week 2021, CWA of release, media event notification,
reality of the current situation: NSW advocacy efforts will centre backgrounder/fact sheet as well as
▪▪ According to a NSW Council of around: tips and suggestions for how you
can leverage Awareness Week in
Social Services (NCOSS) report,
released in April 2020, there was
▪▪ Echoing calls from a raft of your local community.
organisations, including CHIA
a shortfall of more than 200,000 NSW and NCOSS, which are
social and affordable homes calling on the NSW Government
in NSW and almost 60,000 to establish a fund for an
Membership for
households were waiting for additional 5,000 social housing 2020/2021
social housing. Waiting times in properties a year for the next
certain regions of the state can The membership fee for
10 years, as well as additional 2021/2022 is due on 1st October
be as long as 20 years. affordable rental housing.
▪▪ The data for this report was ▪▪ Joining the push for the 1 Year—$43.00
gathered before COVID-19 hit, government to identify more 3 Years—$129.00
with experts warning these government-owned land
figures would be exacerbated. Life Members (Conference Fee
and properties that could be
“The economic downturn and TSP only)—$6.50
converted to social housing to
expected as a result of respond to growing demand Full Time Student (under 25
COVID-19 will increase that for permanent housing for years)—$33.50
need dramatically again, well thousands of people in NSW who
beyond the immediate crisis”— Note: Branch and group fees
are now in temporary shelter. may also be payable with your
Community Housing Industry
Association (CHIA) NSW. ▪▪ Pushing for superannuation membership. Please check with
reforms and improvements to your branch.
▪▪ In 2018, the Australian Bureau of the rental assistance scheme
Statistics (ABS) estimated there that would assist financially-
were 116,000 homeless people
Ways to pay
vulnerable women.
in Australia at any given time You can pay your membership
spread throughout our cities, ▪▪ Joining the call for an urgent directly to your branch or you
review of affordable housing can renew online by logging into
suburbs and regions, with the
contribution schemes—to which the website and selecting “My
data in 2018 also showing women
developers contribute through Account”.
over 55 years of age were the
levies.
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Be Connected: Using the Internet
Here are some helpful tips about colour. copyright, such as Spotify or
what how to get the most from the ▪▪ A link is sometimes a button or an iTunes for music, and ABC iView
internet. image on the page. or YouTube for video.
About the internet ▪▪ Sometimes, a link changes colour Many websites have terms and
when you move the mouse cursor conditions which you should read
There are lots of things you can do over it. before agreeing to anything.
on the internet.
▪▪ Usually, the mouse cursor ▪▪ Terms and conditions are the
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You can: changes to a hand with a pointing rules which govern how you can
▪▪ Keep in touch with family and finger when it’s over a link. use the website.
friends. You can make it easy to return ▪▪ Be sure to read the terms and
▪▪ Manage your finances with online to a site by using Bookmarks or conditions if you are going to
banking. Favourites. sign up or register for something
▪▪ Do your shopping online and have ▪▪ Bookmarks and Favourites are online.
it delivered to you. names used by different web Using search engines
▪▪ Keep up with the news, or find out browsers for the same function.
Search engines help you find what
about things that interest you. ▪▪ They are shortcuts to a website. you’re looking for on the internet.
To explore the internet, you first ▪▪ On a Windows computer, you ▪▪ There are many search engines,
need to connect to it. You can do save a bookmark by clicking the
including those from Google,
this in a few ways: star on the browser Address bar,
Yahoo and Bing.
▪▪ Use your home computer through and confirming the name and
▪▪ To start a search, type what you
a broadband connection. location.
want to know more about into
▪▪ Use a wireless or Wi-Fi connection If you need to print a web page, there the Search box and click on the
from a café or library. are a few options to choose from: magnifying glass.
▪▪ Use your smartphone by ▪▪ Use the Print button on the web ▪▪ If you want to search for a phrase,
connecting through the 3G and page if there is one. put it in “quotation marks” (use
4G phone network. ▪▪ If not, use the Print button in the the marks with two strokes).
Computer viruses from the internet web browser if there is one. Otherwise the search will be for
can damage your computer or steal ▪▪ Select Print in the File menu of the individual words.
your personal information but there the browser. ▪▪ The results of your search will be
are things you can do to protect presented as a list. There might
yourself. Playing by the rules
“
be some advertisements, or
▪▪ Use virus protection software to The laws of copyright apply even to sponsored links at the top of the
protect your computer. the internet. list, before the real search results
▪▪ Windows 10 computers come ▪▪ Text, images, It is against appear.
with some virus protection music, TV shows the law to
software. and films on the copy, edit or Using website addresses
internet are often and bookmarks
”
Getting around online reproduce
copyrighted. If you already know the web address
content
Websites are places where you can ▪▪ The copyright without you want to visit, you won’t need a
find information on the internet. symbol often search engine.
Here are some ways you can find a shows that permission
website: something is ▪▪ 1. Type the website address into
the Address bar of a web browser.
▪▪ Type in an address into your web protected by copyright. Even if
This is near the top of the browser
browser. For example: www.abc. the symbol is not present, you
window. Click in the Address bar
net.au. should assume the content is
to start.
▪▪ Type words into a search engine, copyright protected.
▪▪ 2. You can skip the http:// at the
such as Google or Bing. ▪▪ It is against the law to copy, edit
start. The browser will add that
▪▪ Use a Bookmark or Favourite to or reproduce content without
permission. If you want to use for you.
save websites for easy access.
content from a website, you Free courses can be found at https://
You can often move around the should ask permission. beconnected.esafety.gov.au
internet just by clicking on web links.
▪▪ There are many ways of accessing
▪▪ A link is often just text that’s content without breaking
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Printed with permission.
underlined or in a different
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Staying Connected
Staying Connected
IN YOUR SENIOR YEARS
IN YOUR SENIOR YEARS
Retirement is a time of great change, and while Oak Tree keeps you connected
most people look forward to these years as a time At Oak Tree, we don’t just build villages, we build
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oaktreegroup.com.au The Country Woman August 2021 9
Country of Study: Malaysia
Continent: Asia and Borneo’s East Malaysia. the year.
Region: Southeast Asia Peninsular Malaysia has a land and Peninsula Malaysia
maritime border with Thailand and
Highest point: Mount Kinabalu (4 ·
maritime borders with Singapore,
095.2 m)
Vietnam and Indonesia. East
Lowest point: Indian Ocean (0 m) Malaysia shares land and maritime
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Longest river: Rajang River borders with Brunei and a maritime
border with the Phillipines and
Largest lake: Kenyir Lake (manmade Vietnam.
lake), Bera Lake (natural lake)
Kuala Lumpur is the largest city
Dynamic cities, fabulous food, where gleaming 21st century towers Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
beautiful beaches, idyllic islands and stand beside colonial shop houses
national parks with wildlife-packed and lush greenery with traditional 131,000 square km—accounts for 40
rainforests—all of this can be found wet markets and air-conditioned percent of the country’s landmass.
in Malaysia. Malaysia is a land of mega-malls. The Malaysian Several mountain ranges run north
diversity with a long and colourful population is over 32 million. to south along the backbone of the
history. peninsula and a narrow causeway
The Government of Malaysia,
connects it with Singapore to the
officially the Federal Government
south. A wide, fertile plain extends
of Malaysia (Malay: Kerajaan
along the West Coast alongside
Persekutuan Malaysia), is based in
the Malacca Straits. Alternately, a
the federal territory of Putrajaya
narrow coastal plain runs along the
while the legislative branch is
East coast beside the South China
located in Kuala Lumpur.
Sea.
Weather
East Malaysia
Enjoying tropical weather year-
round, the climate is often quite
Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya, Malaysia humid. Rainfall averages are very
Malaysia is a Constitutional high and humidity is often close to
Monarchy which is a blended form a suffocating 90 per cent. About 60
of government in which a king per cent of the country is considered
or queen with limited political to be rainforest. Weather differs
power rules in combination with a between the two Malaysian states
legislative governing body such as on Borneo. Sarawak gets more Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
a parliament which represents the rain; dry season is June to August.
desires and opinions of the people. 198,000 square km—lies east of
Peak monsoon season is from
Peninsular Malaysia across the
Malaysia consists of 13 States and November to January. The highlands
South China Sea. It occupies a broad
three Federal Territories. It is experience cooler temperatures
strip from the westernmost to the
separated by the China Sea into two although elsewhere temperatures
northernmost tip of the island of
regions namely Peninsula Malaysia vary from 20°C to 30°C throughout
Borneo. Dense jungles, rugged
conditions and tropical rainforests
cover East Malaysia. Most local
native transportation is via the river
networks. The monsoon season is
between September and December,
while on the east coast and Sabah
and Sarawak, the rainy season is
October to February.
History
Like China and India, Malaysia was an
ancient trading place. The arrival of
Europeans meant Malacca became
an important trade port. Malaysia
is located on a strategic sea lane
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that exposes it to global trade and Malaysia is multicultural and more.
various cultures. Strictly, the name multi-ethnic but it is mostly an
In the second world war the
“Malaysia” is a modern concept, Islamic country. Standards of dress
Japanese Army invaded and
created in the second half of the 20th and behaviour are conservative
occupied Malaya, North Borneo,
century. However, contemporary in many areas. This includes at
Sarawak and Singapore for over
Malaysia encompasses the entire religious sites. Visitors must respect
three years. Ethnic tensions rose
history of Malaya and Borneo, local traditions, customs, laws and
and nationalism grew. After being
spanning thousands of years back to religions. If in doubt, get advice
re-conquered by the Allied forces,
prehistoric times. from locals. Around fifty per cent of
popular support for independence
the population is ethnic Malay with
The earliest anatomically modern grew. Plans by the British to unite the
minority groups such as Chinese,
humans skeletons were found in administration under the Malayan
Indian and indigenous people
Peninsular Malaysia. Perak Man Union met with stiff resistance
making up the balance. The official
dates back 11,000 years and Perak especially from the Malays and
language is Malaysian; however,
Woman dates back 8,000 years. strong opposition of granting
English remains the second
Discovered in Lenggong, the site citizenship to ethnic Chinese. In
language. While Islam is recognised
has an undisturbed stone tool February 1948, the Federation of
as the country’s established religion,
production area where equipment Malaya restored the autonomy of
the constitution grants freedom of
such as anvils and hammer stones the rulers of the Malay states under
religion to non-Muslims.
were created. From East Malaysia British protection. Between 1948-
at Sarawak’s Niah Caves, there Government 1960 the Malaysian Communist
is evidence of the oldest human Party under the leadership of
The government is modelled on the
remains in Malaysia, dating back Chinese rebels commenced an
Westminster parliamentary system
40,000 years insurgency campaign to force the
and the legal system is based on
British out of Malaya. A long anti-
The term “British Malaysia” loosely common law. The Head of State
insurgency campaign was then
describes a set of states on the is an elected monarch, chosen
fought by Commonwealth troops in
Malay Peninsula and the island of from among the nine state sultans
Malaysia.
Singapore that were brought under changing every five years. The Head
British control between the late 18th of Government is the Prime Minister. The Sultanate of Malacca helped to
to the mid-20th century. There were Malaysia is a founding member of spread Islam throughout Malaysia
British protectorates with their own ASEAN, EAS, OIC and a member of not long after the life of Prophet
local rulers, as well as the Straits APEC, the Commonwealth and the Muhammad and slowly began
Settlements, which were under the Non-Aligned Movement. the creation of Muslim towns
sovereignty and direct rule of the and kingdoms. Perhaps the most
Economy
British Crown. important of these kingdoms was
Traditionally fuelled by natural the Sultanate of Malacca in the
Peninsular Malaysia became
resources, the economy is expanding mid-1400s. Islam was introduced to
the Malayan Union in 1946 and
in the areas of science, tourism, Malaysia by Arab, Persian and Indian
restructured as the Federation
commerce and medical tourism. traders who controlled trade on the
of Malaya in 1948 achieving
It is considered one of the leading Straits of Malacca. The people who
independence on 31 August
medical destinations in South-East brought Islam were traders first
1957. Malaya united with North
Asia and is known for providing and missionaries second. Hinduism
Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore
surgeries ranging from weight loss and Buddhism were already well
on 16 September 1963 and Malaya
to plastic and cosmetic surgery; established in Southeast Asia. The
became Malaysia. On August 9, 1965,
cardiology; stem-cell; radiology; name Malacca derives from the
Singapore was expelled from the
bariatric surgery; rhinoplasty; Arabic word Malakut—meaning
federation. This was due to deep
tummy tuck; hair transplant and marketplace.
economic and political differences.
The Country Woman August 2021 11450), at Art. 4—Capacity of married
women.
Education
Females have a lower literacy rate
(90.7 per cent) compared to males
(95.4 per cent). Malaysia has in recent
years invested in the education of
both sexes; and as a result, more
girls are now studying at university
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level.
Primary education in Malaysia
Tun Sakaron Marine Park, Semporna, Malaysia
begins at age seven and lasts for six
years—Year 1 to Year 3 are classified
Sexual harassment is common, and their partners. Domestic violence is
as Level One (Tahap Satu) while Year
since 2010 trains on the Malaysian increasingly seen as a public issue:
4 to Year 6 are considered as Level
Railway have included pink- Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)
Two (Tahap Dua).
coloured women-only cars as a has introduced a SMS helpline for
means of cutting down on it. There victims of domestic violence. Dress
are also women-only buses in Kuala The main communities of Malaysia
Sex trafficking
Lumpur—since 2010. In 2011, the are Malay, Chinese and Indian, each
government launched a women- Some women and girls have
of which has its own traditional
only taxi service in the greater been victims of sex trafficking in
clothes. Most Malaysians dress like
Kuala Lumpur area and have women Malaysia. They have been forced
westerners. It is mostly on special
drivers, and operate on an on-call into prostitution and marriages
occasions that citizens wear the
basis. in Asia and other continents and
traditional dress of Malaysia. All
are physically and psychologically
Female genital mutilation (FGM) the multi-ethnic traditional clothes
abused.
is practised in Malaysia, with an of Malaysia are multi-coloured,
estimate of more than 90 per cent Marriage and family life indicative of their culture and
of women from Muslim families radiating vibrancy.
Malaysian culture suggests a
having undergone the practice. The traditional attire of Malay men
“respectful attitude to a husband”.
Reasons cited for the performance is called baju melayu, a loose tunic
“Malaysian wives don’t argue and
of FGM include religious obligation, paired with trousers and a sarong
often make compromises, especially
hygiene, cultural practices, and the which is known as sampin. Men
if the man is not commanding, but
belief that it prevents pre-marital also wear the traditional hat, called
asking her kindly. They perfectly
sex. The extent of the practice is songkok or kopiah with it. Some
match the men who want to have a
not fully known and FGM is widely men prefer wearing batik shirts with
calm and friendly family”. According
viewed as a religious obligation. trousers.
to Malaysian traditions, women are
In 2009, the Fatwa Committee
housewives. However, the Malaysian
of Malaysia’s National Council of The ancient traditional dress for
Government supports women in
Islamic Religious Affairs ruled that Malay women was kemban, which
Malaysia concerning their rights
FGM was obligatory for Muslims, included sarongs tied above the
to advance, to make decisions,
but that harmful forms of it must be chest. The current traditional dress
to health, education and social
avoided. for women is baju kurung, which
welfare, and to the removal of legal
comprises of a knee-length, full-
Domestic violence obstacles. The Ministry of National
sleeved blouse and a long skirt
Unity and Social Development was
Women in Malaysia have certain called kain. The skirt is pleated on
formed in 1997 (formerly known in
protections from domestic violence one side and is usually accompanied
1993 as Women’s Affairs Secretariat
including the Domestic Violence by a scarf on the head. A semi formal
or HAWA) followed by the formation
Act 1994. Women may charge their
of the Women’s Affairs Ministry
husbands for acts of abuse such
in 2001 recognising the roles and
as physical violence or threats.
contributions of Malaysian women.
Previously, the only criminal offence
with a marital exemption was Under the Islamic Family Law, the
rape. However, Malaysia outlawed wife’s maintenance by her husband
marital rape in 2007. According to is conditioned by her obedience.
one study, in Malaysia, 39 per cent However, some rights of the wife—in
of women above 15 years of age regard to property, court cases, and
have been physically abused by bank accounts—are protected by
the Married Women Act, 1957 (Act. Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
12 August 2021 The Country Womanversion is the kebaya, which is a ▪▪ www.Facebook.com/Malaysian Rain forest fauna includes seladang
tight-fitting two piece costume. ▪▪ w w w . Y o u T u b e . c o m / (Malayan bison), deer, wild pigs,
JackiemFood tree shrews, honey bears, forest
Food
cats, civets**, monkeys, crocodiles,
Malaysian food is strong, spicy ▪▪ www.Twitch.tv/JackiemFood lizards, and snakes.
and aromatic, combining the rich ▪▪ www.Twitch.tv/JackieMFood
** A civet is a small mostly nocturnal
tastes of the many herbs and spices ▪▪ www.MalaysianChefs.com mammal native to tropical forests in
commonly found in Southeast Asia.
Flora and Fauna Asia and Africa. A civet is fox-like
It is one of three major cuisines in
in face and size, with distinctive
Malaysia, and together with Chinese
markings. It belongs to the viverrid
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and Indian food, continually delights
family, which has been in existence
visitors to the country with its
for the last 40-50 million years.
incredible variety and flavours.
Their musky scent is prized by
Malaysian food is heavily influenced
perfume makers.
by Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and
Indian cuisine. These influences For further information on Malaysia:
extend from the use of the wok to
Tourism Malaysia: mtpb.sydney@
the combinations of spices used
tourism.gov.my
in many popular dishes. The best
known example in Australia is the Sue Armstrong
popular spicy noodle soup laksa, State International Officer
of which there are two main types, Red leaf monkey in the Danum Valley rainforest,
Sabah, Malaysia References:
curry laksa and asam laksa.
About 70 per cent of Malaysia Wikepedia
For viewing live episodes on Street Smart traveller
consists of tropical rain forest.
Food Journeys, visit World atlas
In Peninsular Malaysia, camphor,
▪▪ www.YouTube.com/MastersOf ebony, sandalwood, teak, and many
Lonely planet
Islamic history
MalaysianCuisine varieties of palm trees abound. Thought Co.
International Report
Hello CWA members, Networking Reception 2021”. We going with making Bead necklaces
also accepted an invitation from from Malaysia? I am testing myself
Due to the restrictions in the
The Department of Foreign Affairs out by buying beads from Spotlight
COVID-19 health crisis throughout
and Trade for the launch of Australia but remember you don’t need
NSW and ACT, our International
Now Malaysia. This is the Australian expensive ones. Cheaper options
Committee made the disappointing
Government’s Flagship diplomacy are available and you can purchase
decision to cancel our International
program, celebrating Australia’s jars of beads at some op shops.
Seminar. Instead we will be holding
deep economic, scientific and Don’t forget you have to find an
a virtual webinar on 7th August 2021
cultural links with Malaysia. Sadly, authentic style from Malaysia. One
with the Malaysian Embassy and
both of these events were casualties suggestions is Borneo Beads—they
the Malaysian Tourism & Education
of the COVID lockdowns and were look awesome. You could try doing
presenters so that all the information
postponed to a later date. an online search for “borneo beads”.
planned for the Seminar is available
Judging is on authenticity and
to members. Our Malaysian contacts from the
workmanship. Here’s some ideas:
High Commission and Malaysia
The Malaysia Seminar book is ht tps://sarawaktourism.com/
Travel are so excited to be featured
amazing with all sorts of information story/little-known-secrets-of-the-
and studied by the CWA. In the
as well as recipes. It is an amazing beads-of-borneo
coming months I have much to bring
tool for you and your branch. We
to you on their behalf and I know it I look forward to sharing my
always have a few extra books on
will be an informative year for us all. International year with you. Should
hand if you want to buy one and they
you require any information please
cost $20.00 each which includes The International Handicraft
email me on cwaofnsw.intl@gmail.
postage. Please order through the Competition 2021/2022 is a
com
seminar coupon in the June Journal. traditional Malaysian necklace.
Maximum Size 30cm x 30cm (a Hugs to all,
On your behalf, both Lyn and I
frame is not necessary). For More
accepted an invitation from the Sue Armstrong
Information see I 1-14-719 in the
Malaysian High Commission to State International Officer
Procedures Manual. How are you
attend a function “EID Business
The Country Woman August 2021 13Show Catering Report
As I write it is nine months until the updated pattern which you can use effort. We really want it to continue
2022 Royal Easter Show and already for any future koalas. and for it to be the great success it
we are making plans for a bumper has been in the past. Please come
The CWA Tea Room is a wonderful
show. It will be a celebration of and join us. If you are not able to do
event for CWA on many counts.
200 years of the Royal Agricultural this, then please encourage others
It is a great PR exercise for the
Society (the RAS) and 100 years of to volunteer.
Association, it is a chance to catch
the CWA of NSW.
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up with friends and make new ones, Rowena Casey
To be a bumper show we and it is our biggest fundraising Chairperson
desperately need helpers. We
need our complement of 17 on the
Committee and we need a small Pocket Koala for 2022 Show—update
army of volunteers. There are
still places on the Committee so Use 8 ply yarn. No 3 needles (10).
please give serious consideration Wool colours: grey, yellow, dark blue.
to nominating. There is great Stocking stitch for body. Ears and paws garter stitch.
camaraderie amongst the members.
Grey—Cast on 8 stitches. Work row 1. 2nd row
We work hard but we do have a fun
increase 1 stitch end of row and then 4th and 6th
time.
row = 14 stitches. Work 12 rows—18 rows.
The volunteers are the backbone of Yellow—work 10 rows
our operation. As well as members,
we are very grateful to have friends Dark blue–work 12 rows. Then on first 7 stitches
of CWA, family, spouses. All are knit 20 rows, leave on spare needle. Repeat on next
welcome and receive free entry to 7 stitches. Stocking stitch across all stitches—work
the Show on the day of their shift. 12 rows.
As well, each volunteer will receive Yellow—work 10 rows
a free ticket for each shift worked Grey—work 12 rows. Row 13 cast off 1 stitch each end. Row 15 and 17
in a draw for a fabulous prize. It is a repeat. Work 1 row = 18 rows altogether. 8 stitches left—cast off.
day on a yacht on Sydney Harbour
Ears–knit 2. Cast on 14 stitches, knit 6 rows. 7th row knit 2 together to
for the volunteer, plus four friends
end of row—7 stitches left. 8th row slip 1, knit 2 together, psso to end m
including morning tea and lunch.
kit 1-3 stitches left. Break off yarn, leaving a long end run year through
I am busy making jam at present as remaining stitches, draw up to form ear.
no doubt many of you are. Please Paws—knit 2. Cast on 4 stitches, kit 18 rows, cast off. Double over and
set aside some for the 2022 Tea sew around to form paw.
Room if you can. The public simply
To make up. Sew legs inside out, pull to right side, then insert paws on
love your jam and pickles and it all
chest (yellow) and sew from right side and the same with the ears. Leave
sells like hotcakes.
top of head open to fill with wadding, then sew closed. Embroider face
Thanks to everyone who has made with black cotton or wool. Finish paws with black claws. Embroider CWA
pocket koalas already for the on chest.
showbag. We will let you know Tie—Crochet a chain and tie around neck. Attach to back of head.
the best way of getting these to
us closer to the time. Below is an It might be easier to work the face before sewing together.
Four Square Metre rule—essential for meetings
Branches who are able to meet, must follow the 4 metres) by 4 to calculate the maximum number of
square metre rule. people allowed.
Calculate your area Example
1. Measure the length of your space. ▪▪ Length = 8 metres
2. Measure the width of your space. ▪▪ Width = 10 metres
3. Multiply the length by the width to calculate the
area in square metres.
▪▪ Square metres: 8 x 10 = 80
4. Divide the area of your space (calculated in square
▪▪ Maximum number of people: 80/4 = 20 people
For the latest information see: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19. Breach of a public health order attracts heavy penalties.
14 August 2021 The Country WomanAgricultural & Environmental
I am writing this report following my of purchase” is still an essential many areas including contractors,
first Agricultural & Environmental criteria. horticultural industry and skilled
Committee meeting this morning. It The Inland Rail Parliamentary labour such as managers.
was disappointing to have to cancel Committee continues to meet Unfortunately, this year’s
our face-to-face meeting; however, and is working through further Agricultural & Environmental
due to technology we were able to submissions. Recently a tour of the seminar had to be cancelled due to
continue via Zoom.
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impacted area was facilitated by COVID-19 restrictions. Thank you to
Despite the cooler weather and CWA and attended by committee Joy Beames for the time and effort
substantial falls of rain across the members meeting with affected spent in coordinating this seminar.
state, the dreaded mice plaque and landholders. I would encourage members to email
its impact on individuals, businesses The shortage of seasonal workers myself with items of interest or
and communities continues to is a concern as we start planning issues for the Committee to review.
be a hot topic. It’s pleasing to see for the coming harvest. Availability
that the NSW Government mouse of suitable staff is crucial not only
Margaret Barrett, Agricultural
control rebate is now available; for harvest but for the longevity of & Environmental Officer
however, disappointing that “proof agriculture. This shortage affects
State Cultural Report
The Cultural Report for the July Awards, there was only time for the are Australian Landscape, Animal
Executive Committee meeting briefest of reports. It was a great Study, Still Life and Works on Paper.
began, “Thank God we all survived pleasure to welcome Samantha Miniatures will either be painting
the State Conference at Bega!” This Chan, representing sponsors Scott & only, 6 x 9cm (excluding frame)
reflected a huge sigh of relief in the Broad, who presented prizes to the or, no larger than 16cm including
face of ongoing COVID uncertainties winners that were in attendance and the frame. It was pleasing to note
and challenges. Significant thanks Denise Fergusson who personally that Mixed Media, the new Section
are due to the women on the gave out the Fergusson Trophy. introduced last year, had the most
Conference Committee, and their Focussing on the future, the entries. Hopefully response to a new
assistants, for maintaining the Committee is currently in the Schedule will prove equally positive.
protocols that kept us all safe for the process of reviewing the Art The Committee is seeking member
duration of the gathering. Schedule. Rather than basing the input prior to our next meeting. If
Thinking back to May, having the completion on techniques, which is you wish to, please promptly address
freedom to meet together, even if more in keeping with art teaching, your comments to the Secretary,
it was socially distanced, reminds the draft proposal aims to be Mrs Yvonne Davis, 31 Tripoli Way,
us what a wonderful time this was. more imaginative by introducing Albion Park NSW 2527 or email,
Apart from the cold, we were entirely “any medium” Sections. The Open cr.campbell@camden.nsw.gov.au
satisfied with the art and literature Section would become genuinely Stay safe, go well and be creative.
displays, and the compliments “Open”—any medium; any subject. Eva Campbell, Chairperson
expressed by fellow members and a Other Sections under consideration
significant number of Bega District
locals who took the opportunity CWA Cultural Competition Entry Form
to drop in and have a look at the Name:__________________________________________________
Exhibition. The judges’ assessment
of the overall quality of the works on Branch: ________________________ Group:__________________
display was also pleasingly positive. Poem Bush Ballad Senior Short Story
Congratulations to everyone who Junior Short Story: age___________________
entered, and especially to all prize Tick applicable section
winners. Thursday’s Cultural Report
and Prize Giving went off a bit like I do/do not give permission for my work to be printed in
a steeple chase; a speedy gallop “The Country Woman” (please circle)
between hurdles such as slides and
announcements out of sync and Please attach to front of entry. Please photocopy this
two awards slipping into a single coupon if you have more than one entry. Forward entries to
envelope! Given the number of Cultural Committee Secretary by 15th November.
The Country Woman August 2021 15Handicraft Report
Firstly, I want to remind everyone The Committee felt that we needed member, for all her hard work,
who will be entering a piece of work to stipulate the size of cardboard dedication and commitment she has
in the 2022 Competition that the for the brooches and by changing given to the Handicraft Committee
Schedule to follow is the one printed “piece of embroidery” to “piece of and we wish her well in her new
in the June 2021 Journal, not the needlework any medium” it gave position as Wanthella’s State
April 2021 edition. There were a few members more scope to work with. Executive Committee Member.
errors printed in the April Journal
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A very successful workshop was I also want to thank the ladies from
which have now been corrected in
held at the Terrigal CWA Rooms Terrigal Evening Branch for inviting
the June Journal. So please make
on 15th June. Fifteen ladies learnt us on the Wednesday night to join
sure your entry complies with the
how to do Mosaic Crochet taught them for Soup and Sweets. It was
correct schedule.
by Tracy Bonfante. The following such a happy and friendly night and
There are two sections in next year’s day we ran a techniques/refresher at the conclusion of sweets we had
schedule that were changed slightly course. Five ladies sat for their a question and answer session. All
at our meeting on the 17th June that proficiency certificate and three round, a very enjoyable evening.
I want to draw your attention to: ladies sat for their judges badge. All
test papers to date have not been In August, the Committee will be
BRANCH CHALLENGE—4 Brooches travelling to Wagga Wagga for our
marked. Hopefully we will have
any medium. Attached to a piece of next meeting on 17th August as
some new judges out of this testing.
cardboard to now read “4 Brooches well as running a refresher/judges
On 17th June the Committee held
any medium. Attached to a piece of workshop on the 18th August and
their ordinary meeting followed by
cardboard no larger than A4”. two Handicraft Workshops, namely
our AGM. I was returned as Chair,
CLASS F: 2022 SPECIAL SECTION Ruth Shanks, AM, as Secretary Beading and Catherine De Medici
Centenary piece. Piece of and Denise Turnbull as Treasurer. Embroidery on 19th August. These
embroidery depicting Australiana no Anne Williamson is our Workshop workshops are now full.
larger than 25cm x 25cm finished, to Convenor and Sandy Tebbutt our Hoping to meet up with some of you
now read “Piece of needlework any Shop Convenor. in Wagga Wagga.
medium depicting Australiana no
I would like to thank Pam Wright, our
larger than 25cm x 25cm finished.” Diana Frost, Chairperson
retiring Secretary and Committee
Hospital Support Report John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle
We held our AGM on 19th May 2021 Miracle Babies Foundation while
where all positions were filled. We children’s clothes and beanies were and the occasional time we need
said farewell to outgoing office put aside for Streethearts who help to shop for items to complete the
bearers Sue Hutchinson and Kerry families in crisis in the Sydney area. Mother & Baby packs.
Tomlins with a big thank you from Feel free to look up the Hospital
The following week nine kilograms
all of on the Hospital Support Support Committee information on
of children and adult beanies were
Committee; your contribution the CWA website; it’s really easy to
delivered to Ronald McDonald
was amazing. We welcomed new navigate. Until next time.
House at Randwick. We were also
members to our Committee from
pleased to answer the request for Susan Shearwood
Phillip and Wollondilly Groups,
some warm rugs for children at Chairperson
and we are all looking forward to
Stewart House in Manly.
the centenary year of CWA. We
unpacked and sorted boxes of In mid-June breast cushions were
donations that had arrived since our posted to McGrath Breast Care
last visit in February. They are now all Nurses at Mildura and Sale; we’re
carefully stored away until we meet so glad we can help where there is
again in August when we plan to a need.
start packing Mother & Baby Packs
Thank you, members from around
to stock our shelves in readiness
NSW, for your donations of beautiful
for distribution to both NSW and
items as well as your monetary
our neighbours in the South Pacific.
donations that are invaluable for our
A large postbag of premmie baby
ongoing sponsorship of a Ronald
clothes and teddies was posted to Peanut cushions ready for postage to the
McDonald House family room at McGrath Breast Care Nurses
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