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THE
COUNTRY
WOMAN Volume 62 No 06 December 2021
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Merry Christmas
For all Women of NSW and the ACT
Country Women’s Association of NSW Contacts
State Office State President State Vice President cwaofnsw.handicraft@
Level 2, 244 Coward St Stephanie Stanhope Ann Adams, OAM gmail.com
Mascot NSW 2020 Ph: 0429 161 038 Ph: 0428 387 753 Hospital Support
PO Box 222 president@cwaofnsw.org.au cannoel@bigpond.com Committee Secretary
Mascot NSW 1460 Elisabeth Hodgson
State Honorary Secretary State Vice President
Ph: 02 8337 0200 Ph: 02 4972 6176
Margaret Breust Judy Houghton
Fax: 02 8338 1595 lizzybeth65@hotmail.com
secretary@cwaofnsw.org.au Ph: 02 6342 3205
info@cwaofnsw.org.au
0424 685 789 judy.houghton01@gmail.com Agricultural &
Honorary Editor Chief Executive Officer Environmental Committee
State Honorary Treasurer
Sue-Ellen Hogan Danica Leys Secretary
Sharyn Buck
PO Box 1070 Toni Nugent
Ph: 0410 694 910 Cultural Committee
Tamworth NSW 2340 Ph: 02 6926 1017
treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au Secretary
sueellen.hogan@gmail.com toninugent20@gmail.com
0409 929 632 State International Officer Yvonne Davis
Sue Armstrong 31 Tripoli Way “The Land” Cookery
Communications and Albion Park NSW 2527
Ph: 0427 359 926 Committee Secretary
advertising Ph: 02 4256 4541
cwaofnsw.intl@gmail.com Mary Hollingworth
Leah noddydavis54@gmail.com Ph: 0429 345 255
Ph: 02 8337 0200 State Agricultural &
Show Catering Committee tinkernanny@outlook.com
communications@cwaofnsw. Environmental Officer
org.au Margaret Barrett Secretary
Social Issues Committee
Ph: 0428 285 296 Tracey Bonfante
Association Patron Secretary
margieb2832@gmail.com Ph: 0402 508 856
Her Excellency the Maggie Kyle
tippee165@hotmail.com
Honourable Margaret State Social Issues Officer Ph: 0423 623 382
Handicraft Committee maggiekyle2750@gmail.
Beazley AC QC, Governor of Bronwyn Dunston
Secretary com
New South Wales Ph: 02 6576 4070
Ruth Shanks, AM
bronwyn_dunston@dodo.
Ph: 02 6882 4917
com.au
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Contents
State President’s Letter 4
Photo by Chris Krahe
CEO’s Report 5
News from Executive 6
Calls for Nominations 7
More fruit & veg between meals 8
Annual General Meeting 10
ACWW South Pacific Area 11
Treasurer Information 12
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100 Year items 13
Committee Reports 14 10
Creating Strong Passphrases 20
Advocacy Update 21
Strike me pink! 22
Welcome New Members 23
From the Archives 24
Sudoku 27
Members Contributions 28 1
Celebrations 29
Story of the Month 29
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From our Branches 30
From our Groups 32
From the Editor
One of my fellow branch members colleagues emails wishing happy role in bringing people together
recently mentioned that the smell holidays and our phones lighting over the holidays. Often playing
of Christmas beetles and chorus up from constant messages in multiple roles as event planners,
of frogs in her backyard seem to our family group chats as we plan travel agents, head chef and
be heralding in the holiday season travel and celebrations and who is communications manager. No
early this year. At the end of another cooking what on Christmas Day. matter what your plans are, make
fragmented and hard 12 months, I Through my role as Honorary sure you put aside some time to
think we should all look for those Editor for The Country Woman focus on yourself, reflect on the
small signs that remind us of this this year I have once again had the year we are leaving and your hopes
special time of year. opportunity to see the amazing for the New Year. Wishing all our
Carols playing on supermarket work the women of the CWA of members a wonderful Christmas
speakers, the site of muted NSW do within their communities and very happy New Year.
Christmas lights in our neighbours and their adaptability during tough Anyone who believes that men are
windows and the sounds of joyous times. I thank you for allowing me the equal of women has never seen
laughing and faint music from to tell the stories of your branches a man trying to wrap a Christmas
parties extending into the night. and groups. present (author unknown).
“Out-of-office” responses on our Women play such an important Sue-Ellen Hogan, Hon Editor
The Country Woman December 2021 3
State President’s Letter
advocated for a fairer distribution I look forward to the vast array of new
of water rights (a vital ingredient in motions for CWA advocacy at our
many primary industries), a fair go Centenary meeting, as we continue
for those impacted by the Inland rail to make a difference, member by
proposal and most recently better member, branch by branch, group by
level crossing safety across the state. group, across the entire state. Never
Something that hasn’t changed in underestimate the importance of
the last 99 years is the importance a lone voice raising an issue for the
of our grassroots membership entire membership to get behind.
bringing to the attention of State With Christmas and the New Year
As the year comes to an end and Executive issues that impact them. approaching I wish you all love and
I have been able to travel, post In most cases, you can be assured peace for the festive season and
lockdown, I have had time whilst that the issues raised will impact 2022.
driving to think about where the many people across the state. “What is Christmas? It is the
Association has come from and “At first people refuse to believe that a tenderness of the past, courage for
where it is heading. There have been strange new thing can be done, then the present, and hope for the future.”
rumblings from some members they begin to hope it can be done, then —Agnes M. Pahr
about the government restrictions they see it can be done—then it is done
placed on meetings. But as an
Association we work within the laws
and all the world wonders why it was
not done centuries ago.”—Frances Stephanie
of the state, however restrictive we Burnett.
may find them.
Some branches have been able to
utilise technology to maintain more
connections during the pandemic.
Lemon and Almond Biscuits
This doesn’t have to stop but is to Makes about 25 Biscuits
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be embraced, encouraging new
Ingredients
generations to engage with CWA,
especially for those who can’t always 125g (4 ½ oz) butter, softened
get to meetings but want to connect 75g (1 cup) sugar
locally. Of course, the Virtual Branch
is a wonderful example of how CWA 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
moves forward even before COVID ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
Zoom meetings.
150g (1 cup) plain flour
I have so much admiration for the
members of the CWA of NSW, both 50g (½ cup) ground almonds
past and present. That there are 120g (¾ cup) blanched almonds, toasted and chopped
those members who see a need and
do something about it. Much has Extra sugar
been said about the establishment Method
of rest rooms, maternity services,
and baby health centres. During the 1. Preheat oven to 170°C (325°F/Gas 3). Lightly grease a large baking tray.
depression years members, already 2. Beat the butter, add the sugar and beat until
struggling, would find a bit extra pale and creamy. Add lemon zest and vanilla. Stir
to help others. Seeing a need for in the sifted flour, ground almonds and toasted
accommodation for servicewomen almonds.
in WWII resulted in a club for them.
Meals were provided along rural train 3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll
lines for travelling service personnel the mixture into a log about 5cm in diameter.
as well as at Walsh Bay. Uniforms Chill for 30 minutes then roll in extra sugar. Cut
were repaired, knitting and sewing into about 1 cm slices. Bake for 15 minutes. Move
done. When the wool industry position on tray and allow to cool on tray.
bottomed out, CWA was there to Want more baking recipes? Jam Drops and
step in and promote the use of wool, Marble Cake is available now. www.cwaofnsw.
helping to save an industry. We have org.au/onlineshop
4 December 2021 The Country Woman
CEO’s Report
CWA of NSW.
Booking on the Metro
Our Awareness Week campaign
recently went ahead, although in a
Website
modified fashion. We used the week 1. Go to www.metrohotels.com.
to highlight and bring awareness au
to the need for more social and 2. Click BOOK NOW (top right
affordable housing, especially for hand side)
rural women, and women over the
age of 55. We were able to generate 3. Select the property you wish
significant publicity on this issue to stay at or select “Sydney CBD”
and the support we received from to see all options and enter the
Welcome to the final edition of dates required
the journal for 2021. Just when we Mission Australia was very much
thought 2020 was one of the most appreciated. I want to also thank all 4. Enter the CWA booking code in
difficult years we had faced in the branches and groups who again the “Promotional Code” section
recent times, 2021 has come along this year, put in considerable effort then click “Book direct and save”
and tested us even further. Much to support the Awareness Week 5. The page will load and show
like 2020 though, as we head into cause and advocate locally for the the availability and rate.
the end of 2021 we are pleased to issues that we highlighted.
6. Choose the hotel and room
see some semblance of normality Our advice in relation to meetings you’d like, then select “book”.
coming back into our everyday lives and gatherings has been sent to
and the work that CWA of NSW members and as it changes, we
does around the state. are sending updates via email as
needed. By the time you receive
CWA of NSW closed
Despite our high hopes, the
November State Executive Meeting this journal, we anticipate that Facebook Group
took place online recently, instead State Office will be back open for CWA of NSW’s member-only
of face-to-face. We are very much business as usual, 1 under COVID Facebook group began in
looking forward to getting back to guidelines. We welcome members December 2016 and now has over
in-person meetings early next year. and committees to make use of the 2,500 members. It is a convenient
The News from Executive and other facilities here as they wish. way to discuss CWA-related
associated information should At the end of what has been another topics and share ideas with
be available from your relevant challenging year I would like to take others members.
group State Executive Committee the time to thank our operational If you have Facebook, you can
member and is also in this edition team at CWA House. Thank you to join the group by going to
of the journal. The November Jackie, Luisa, Leah, Tracy, Elizabeth, w w w.facebook.com/groups/
meeting is the time that members Ray and Laura. Also special thanks cwaofnsw/ click join group and
of Executive discuss and consider to Jean, Adair and Di who have then reply to the automatic
Conference motions for next year. moved on to other ventures message with your branch (and
Next year, as you are all aware, is throughout 2021. I said last year your name if it is different from
our centenary year and associated that 2020 had its trials from a the name you use on Facebook).
centenary conference. The motions work point of view but here we are
that have come through will again again, and again they have all risen
provide much to discuss and debate to the challenges presented and ACWW Memberships
in our 100th year. Our planning for continued to ensure that everything Memberships for 2022 can be
the 2022 Conference continues and runs smoothly, efficiently and with paid through State Office:
with restrictions easing it is shaping you, the members, front of mind in
up to be one of the biggest and most Branches and Groups (Category 4
everything that they do. I express
well-attended conferences we have Society Members)—A$70
my sincere gratitude to each and
ever had. The main venue, being every one of them and I am thankful Individuals—A$50 for one year
Royal Randwick, is spectacular for their continued support. (A$150* for three years)
and there are many other exciting *The discount for three years has
initiatives planned throughout the I wish all members and their families
been discontinued.
year. Our Centenary Committee and a wonderful Christmas.
Application forms can be
Conference Organising Committee Danica Leys, downloaded from the website, or
have both been working hard to
Chief Executive Officer email membership@cwaofnsw.
make 2022 a year to remember for
org.au
The Country Woman December 2021 5
News from Executive
ACWW archival material. ▪▪ Membership fees for branch
members cannot be paid or
Donations to ACWW of $22,558.10 Financial Information subsidised from branch funds.
included $20,000 to assist Coins
for Friendship; $485.50—Women
The operational budget for 2022
was approved.
▪▪ Branches should hold only
Walk the World; $593.85 for ACWW one working account and one
General Fund and $5 for a Little Medical Research investment account. If a further
Book of Graces. As agreed, and Recipient account is required, approval
voted at the State Conference in needs to be obtained from the
The recipient of the Medical State Executive Committee prior
May, a further $10,000 was donated
Research grant funding for 2021- to these being opened Ref: T 1-6-
to Mrs Gail Commens, South Pacific
2022 is Prof Pradeep Tanwa, 720
Area President for ACWW Projects.
University of Newcastle. Prof Tanwa
In August, the International will be invited to speak on Ovarian ▪▪ A Group Treasurer’s Zoom
Committee donated $2,000 towards Cancer and accept funding at next meeting will be organised in late
the ACWW Women’s Empowerment year’s Centenary Conference. November and an online CWA
Fund, earmarked for projects in Money workshop will be run for
the South East and the Far East Medical Research & Treasurers in early December. In
ACWW Area—with an emphasis on Primary Product person Treasurer’s Workshops
supporting projects in Malaysia. will recommence next year. If
These will be chosen by State
your Group would like to request
Centenary Postcards Executive after the last postponed
a workshop, please send an email
Group AGM has been held.
Phillip Group is inviting all to treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au
branches to send the CWA of NSW Membership
a postcard wishing the Association Dates for Executive
Life memberships were considered.
congratulations for 100 years and a Full details will be made available Meetings 2022
short anecdote about your branch. later. ▪▪ 14-16 February
Please ensure your writing is legible.
Each card will be scanned and Potts Point Grants
1 ▪▪ 1 May (pre-conference)
made into an eBook to share with Grants were approved by the ▪▪ 18-20 July
branches, and a visual display will
▪▪ 14-16 November
Property Subcommittee and
be shown at Conference. Inquiries awarded to Wingham, Dungog-
to Diana Whitton 100postcards22@ Clarence Town, Goulburn, Ganmain Deadlines for agenda material
gmail.com and send cards to 297/9 and Manilla Branches. are strictly two weeks prior to
Crystal St, Waterloo 2017 by the end any Executive meeting. Items not
of December or ASAP. Do not sent
State Conference received by this due date will be
to State Office. The State Conference for 2023 will held over until the next meeting.
be held in Bathurst.
Centenary Logo Only Conference matters are
The CWA of NSW’s centenary logo
2022 State Conference considered at the pre-conference
is only to be used for standalone Raffle Executive meeting.
centenary events that specifically The State Conference raffle is to
celebrate CWA’s 100-year help raise funds to hold the State
anniversary. The logo can also be Conference. Please promote tickets
used, in line with existing style sales which can be purchased Garry Prize Essay
guidelines, on social media and online through RaffleLink: https:// Entries for the Garry Prize are to
printed collateral such as branch/ rafflelink.com.au/cwaofnsw-conf- be sent to the Editor, Sue-Ellen
group newsletters and letterhead raffle Hogan by 15th February.
to celebrate CWA’s 100-year
anniversary. State Education Grants The topic is “Women in
There were 41 State Education Leadership. Would having more
CWAA grants and one palliative nurse women in leadership roles benefit
In the final stages of winding up. grant, totalling $21,450. our communities? How can we
CWA of NSW has been asked to hold empower women to take on
the funds for the Rural and Remote State Treasurer leadership roles?”
Nursing and Midwifery grant which Treasurers need to remember:
Essays are to be 500 words in
is offered with the National Rural ▪▪ Receipts must be written for length (not including title). Open
Health Alliance and CRANAplus cash, cheque or online, no matter to members only.
every year, as well as store some how small.
6 December 2021 The Country Woman
Calls for Nominations
Annual General Meeting, Royal membership and champion the generally. When formulating a
Randwick, 2–5 May 2022 Association’s issues and concerns response, the Committee refers
to federal, state, local government to the submission’s Terms of
Nominations for the following
and non-government organisations Reference and related Association
positions will close with the Chief
as well as the general public. The policy and submissions. Input to
Executive Officer at close of
State President is the voice of the inquiries must reflect the policy of
business on Friday, 18 February
CWA of NSW and offers a public the CWA of NSW.
2022 in accordance with Rule XXIV
face to represent all CWA members.
(a): State Vice Presidents’ Job
The role of the State President is
State President
to ensure that the Association’s Description
State Honorary Secretary organisational purpose and The role of a State Vice President
State Honorary Treasurer strategic direction is met, and the is to assist and support the State
State Agricultural & Environmental survival of the Association over President at all times. This includes
Officer time. The President works with the representing the State President
State Executive (who are elected to as requested at CWA or outside
State International Officer represent the members) to ensure functions and/or forums.
State Social Issues Officer that the Association’s aims and
It is a Vice President’s role to
State Vice Presidents (two positions objectives are met and the members
keep up to date on current
available) are supported.
issues pertaining to this portfolio
Note: The State President chairs the (including government policy
Annual General Meeting and State and/or legislation), to bring any
A member nominated for State Executive Meetings. such issues to the notice of State
President must be living or have
It is essential for the State President Office Bearers, and to follow up on
lived in rural or regional areas and
to be computer literate and responses to CWA communications
have had three years’ experience
confident with the use of smart relating to the portfolio.
representing a group on Executive,
phones, tablets and 1 email/internet State Vice Presidents attend all
in accordance with Regulation 18.
which are tools used to assist her in State Office Bearer meetings as
Each of the two Vice Presidents her duties. convened by the State President
must have previously served on the
and also attend Executive meetings.
Executive Committee for at least 12 State Social Issues Officer’s
months, and will be elected from In their capacity as members, State
Job Description Vice Presidents are responsible for
the State Executive Committee
members or the retiring Officers of The State Social Issues Officer is a ensuring that Executive decisions
the Association, in accordance with State Office Bearer, a Member of the are supported and relayed
Rule XXIV (b). State Executive Committee, Chair accurately to members.
of the Social Issues Committee
The nomination form for the above It is essential that the Vice
and reports directly to the State
positions is available from the Presidents be computer literate,
President. It is essential that the
Procedures Manual (F 10-1-716), is and have email facilities.
Social Issues Officer be computer
also found on the website or upon
literate, have email facilities and
request from State Office. Primary Product for 2022
have a good understanding of social
Please complete the form and issues. Product nominations go
attach the following: through branch and group to
The State Social Issues Officer
▪▪ A passport size photo must be proactive in searching State Executive for decision
▪▪ A list of branch, group and state appropriate government websites Due to a delay in some Group
positions held for potential issues the CWA may Conferences, the Primary
▪▪ A citation (a 200 word limit wish to comment on. Product will be annouced in the
February Journal.
applies. Entries will be edited if The Social Issues Committee is to
over the limit). respond to proposed legislation or
changes to current legislation which State Office Closure
State President’s Job is being considered by either State
Description or Federal Governments which, in The State Office will
the opinion of the State Executive, close on 24th December
The State President’s role is and will reopen on
to represent the Association’s will or may affect the Association
or its members or family welfare 10th January.
The Country Woman December 2021 7
More fruit and veggies between meals
Keen to boost your snack game ▪▪ Pumpkin, leek and feta mini
with foods that are both tasty and frittata (see recipe)
good for you? You’ve come to the ▪▪ Mini falafel balls with tzatziki dip
right place! We’ve pulled together
30 ideas to help you enjoy healthier
▪▪ Garlic spiced or honey spiced
oven roasted chickpeas
and more satisfying snacks.
▪▪ Savoury tomato toast (see recipe)
Fruit and veg-based snacks are
perfect for a grumbling belly
▪▪ Corn bread
because they keep us full for longer ▪▪ Mini savoury muffins with roast ▪▪ Date muesli slice (see recipe)
and give us an all-important boost pumpkin and rosemary, sweet ▪▪ Blueberry and banana bread
of nutrition. It’s recommended that potato and cheese, or carrot and ▪▪ Tropical fruit jellies.
most adults aim for five serves of parsnip.
vegetables and two serves of fruit Wholegrain crackers with fruit Top tips for healthy
every day but few are meeting and veggie toppings snacking habits
these targets. Snacking on fruit and
Wholegrain crackers are higher Think about why you’re snacking.
veggies between main meals can
in fibre than plain crackers, which Check in with your body. Are you
edge you closer—and every serve
means they will keep you full actually feeling hungry, or is there
counts.
for longer. Add on some healthy another reason for wanting a snack?
We’ve rounded up some tasty fruit toppings and you have got yourself If it’s a while until your next main
and veggie snack ideas to help a satisfying and nutritious snack! meal and your tummy is grumbling,
supercharge your snacks. Just remember to keep an eye on a healthy snack can keep you
your portion sizes. going. But if you’re thinking of food
Savoury snack ideas because you’re bored, in need of a
Top your crackers with:
If you find yourself going for chips distraction or stressed, a non-food
and other savoury snacks, here are ▪▪ Avocado, tomato and red onion solution might be a wiser approach.
some healthier choices to try. For ▪▪ Hummus and cucumber
1 Know when you’re eating. If you’re
packaged snacks, look for options ▪▪ Ricotta cheese and tomato snacking often, think about what’s
that are salt-reduced or have no
added salt.
▪▪ Smashed black beans and tomato going on at breakfast, lunch and
salsa dinner. Eating regular healthy main
Quick veggie snacks ▪▪ Slices of boiled eggs or egg salad meals can help you feel fuller for
▪▪ Corn, tomato and tinned tuna
longer, limiting the need for snacks
Veggies can make a quick and in between.
healthy savoury snack. Why not salad.
give these ideas a go? Make healthy choices easier. Give
Sweet snack ideas
▪▪ Sliced capsicum, carrot and yourself a helping hand by keeping
healthier snack choices more
cucumber with beetroot There are lots of naturally sweet
hummus, guacamole, sweet and healthy snacks to choose from. visible—for example, put a bowl
potato dip, baba ghanoush Remember to look for options that of fruit or clear containers of pre-
(roasted eggplant dip), tomato are low in added sugar if you’re sliced veggies sticks at eye level in
salsa or bean dip buying packaged snacks. the fridge for quick access.
▪▪ Celery sticks with thinly spread Quick sweet snacks Snack mindfully. When we eat our
▪▪ An apple, mandarin, orange,
nut butter meals and snacks mindfully, we not
▪▪ Cherry tomatoes banana or any type of fruit
only enjoy them more, but we are
also able to pay attention to feelings
▪▪ Corn on the cob ▪▪ A small tub of natural yoghurt of hunger and fullness, which helps
▪▪ Small can of baked beans topped with frozen berries avoid overeating.
▪▪ Freshly popped popcorn ▪▪ Sliced apple with cheese Watch your total kilojoule intake.
flavoured with herbs and spices, ▪▪ Slice pear with thinly spread nut Snacks can quickly add up to lots
Cooked veggie snacks butter of extra kilojoules in our diet. When
With a little bit of planning and
▪▪ Fruit skewers or fruit salad we eat more kilojoules than our
body needs, it can lead to weight
preparation, these veggie snacks Cooked sweet snacks
gain over time. Choosing healthy
can take your snack game to a ▪▪ Apple or blueberry mini pikelets snacks helps to satisfy hunger, keep
whole new level.
▪▪ Fruit muffins (see recipe) your kilojoule intake in check, and
▪▪ Zucchini and corn mini fritters give you a nutrient boost.
8 December 2021 The Country Woman
Pumpkin, leek and feta mini frittata
Ingredients Method
olive or canola oil spray Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced). Spray a 12-hole, ½-cup capacity
1 leek, white part only, cut muffin pan with oil, set aside. Spray a non-stick frying pan with oil and place
lengthways and finely sliced on medium heat. Add leek and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally,
600g peeled pumpkin, cut into 1 cm until softened. Add pumpkin, spray with oil and stir to coat vegetables. Add
cubes ½ cup water, cover pan and steam for 10 minutes until just tender. In a
6 eggs, lightly beaten medium sized jug, whisk together eggs and milk. Season with black pepper.
⅓ cup low-fat milk Remove pumpkin mixture from heat and stir through feta and basil. Place
95g reduced-fat feta cheese, cut muffin pan on a flat baking tray then spoon pumpkin mixture evenly into 12
into 5mm cubes holes. Carefully pour over egg mixture to almost fill muffin holes. Bake for
¾ cup chopped basil leaves 25 minutes, or until firm and golden. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before
small green salad, to serve turning on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold with a green salad or wrap and
pack into a lunchbox.
Savoury Tomato Toast
Ingredients Method
400 grams canned tomatoes (no Heat tomatoes and juice in small saucepan for 5 to 7 minutes on medium
added salt) heat. Stir in breadcrumbs, cheese, dried basil and pepper and simmer for
¼ cup reduced fat cheddar cheese, two minutes. Remove from heat. Toast bread and divide tomato mixture
grated between each. Cut into squares and serve immediately.
1 teaspoon dried basil
Tip: Make your own breadcrumbs by removing the crusts from day-old
1 cup wholegrain breadcrumbs
wholegrain bread slices and cut into cubes. Transfer the cubes to the
Pepper to season
bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Freeze left over
4 slices wholegrain bread, toasted
breadcrumbs in a sealable plastic bag and freeze up to three months.
Fruity muffins
Ingredients Method 1
olive or canola oil spray Preheat oven to 200ºC (180ºC fan forced). Lightly
1½ cups wholemeal flour spray muffin tins with oil or line with paper cases.
½ teaspoon baking powder Sift flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda
½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl, returning the husk remaining
1 tablespoon caster sugar in the sieve to the bowl. Add sugar, bran, oats,
½ cup bran (wheat germ or Allbran© sultanas and apple and mix until well combined.
may be used) Place buttermilk, egg and mashed bananas in a
½ cup rolled oats bowl and mix with a fork. Pour banana mixture
½ cup sultanas into dry ingredients and gently fold together
1 medium apple, diced, skin left on until just combined. Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake until firm (15
¾ cup buttermilk minutes for mini muffins or 20 minutes for larger ones). You’ll know they
1 egg are ready when a knife can be inserted into the centre and comes out clean.
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed Allow to cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn onto a wire rack.
Date muesli slice
Ingredients Method
olive or canola oil spray Preheat oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan forced). Lightly spray a slice tin (approx.
2 medium apples, core removed, 25 x 30cm) with oil. Add apple, water, margarine and dates to a small
coarsely grated with skin left on saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for a further
⅓ cup water (80ml) 5 minutes until the apple is soft. Cook uncovered for a further 5 minutes
¼ cup margarine (50g) and stir occasionally until mixture thickens to a paste-like consistency.
2 cups dates, seeds removed While apple and date mixture is cooking, place muesli in a large frypan. Stir
2 cups natural muesli over low heat for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Sift flours into a large
½ cup plain flour bowl, returning husk remaining in the sieve to the bowl. Add cinnamon and
½ cup wholemeal plain flour muesli to the flours and mix to combine. Stir into the date mixture then
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon spoon into prepared tin. Bake for 20 minutes until firm. Cool in tin before
cutting into 32 slices.
More at: www.healthier.qld.gov.au/food/recipes © State of Queensland (Queensland Health). Printed with permission.
The Country Woman December 2021 9
Annual General Meeting
The 2022 Annual General Meeting
will be held 2-5 May 2022 at
Royal Randwick. The Organising
Committee is already working
hard to ensure our Centenary
Conference will be a huge success
and one to remember. As always,
the Association is keeping updated
Photo by Chris Krahe
with specific requirements that are
published by the NSW Government
which relate to the COVID-19
pandemic. Information regarding
guidelines and possible restrictions
will be shared as it comes to held in the world-class prestigious disabled parking spot, please notify
hand. A COVID Safety Plan will be member’s only area in the QE2 Lyn Braico, 0422 580 922, rlbraico@
implemented to ensure the safety Grandstand, with everything bigpond.net.au.
of all Conference delegates and at hand to ensure a memorable
attendees. centenary Conference. Committee Private/Group Buses
displays will be held on site in the There will be a designated drop off
Randwick Kensington Room on the ground area for your Group buses. Please
Randwick is a suburb in the Eastern floor of the QE2 Grandstand. let Lyn Braico or Sharyn Buck know
Suburbs of Sydney and is located The Ecumenical Church Service will in advance if you are organising a
6 km south-east of the Sydney be held at 4.00 pm on Sunday, 1 May bus from your Zone.
CBD. The main commercial area at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
is centred on Belmore Road with Church (OLSH), 193 Avoca Street,
State Conference Raffle
a range of retail stores and two Randwick. The 2022 State Conference online
shopping centres. Coogee Beach is 1 1
raffle is now live. You can purchase
km away and The Spot is located at Transport tickets at https://rafflelink.com.au/
the Perouse and St Pauls Rd junction cwaofnsw-conf-raffle Please assist
A dedicated light-rail service runs to
with popular restaurants, cafes and and promote the raffle as much as
the doorstep of Royal Randwick on
recreational facilities. possible.
Alison Road. Buses also run between
Weather in April to June the city and Eastern Suburbs with
Conference Lunches
easy proximity to the airport.
The average temperatures range No external food or beverages can
from 11°C at night to 20°C during Royal Randwick Parking be brought into the Royal Randwick
the day. precinct but members can bring
A multi-storey car park is situated
your own water bottles as there will
Accommodation next to the QE2 Grandstand. A
$40 parking pass will be available be water refill stations. Choices for
The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney has for pre-purchase by CWA of NSW pre-ordered lunch options will be
a wide range of accommodation members, which will be valid for available from Monday to Thursday
options to suit any taste or budget. multiple entries and exits from at Conference. Further information
The public transport network will Sunday through to Friday morning. will be in the February 2022 issue of
also allow you to stay anywhere in You must pre-book this pass, The Country Woman.
the Sydney area. otherwise, the parking fee is $10.00
per day, subject to availability. A link
Gala Event
Venues
for the pass will be made available The Gala Dinner will be held at the
Royal Randwick is Australia’s longest soon. A parking pass will also give conclusion of Conference on the
standing racing venue and has been you the option of leaving your car in evening of Thursday, 5 May 2022
part of Australian culture since 1833. the carpark for the entire time and in the Royal Randwick Ballroom in
Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1954, commuting to and from your local the QE2 Grandstand. Gala Dinner
1970 and 1992 and it was after her accommodation. This may work tickets must be paid for in advance.
final visit that she officially granted out the cheapest and easiest way to Tickets are non-refundable and
permission to call the racecourse, park and explore Sydney! GST inclusive. Tickets can be
Royal Randwick. The ethos is that purchased via TryBooking using
If you hold a Mobility Parking
each event for guests is befitting of this link: https://www.trybooking.
Scheme Permit and require a
this Royal standard. The AGM will be com/BVTPR
10 December 2021 The Country WomanExpo/Workshops hosting several “Fun Tours on Foot” Volunteers for Conference
on Thursday afternoon at the close
Workshops will not be available at of business. This will involve public If you are not a delegate and are
the conclusion of the centenary transport and pre-registering to coming along to Conference,
Conference. give an idea of numbers. The fun perhaps you can spare some time
tours will require medium level helping in the display area, selling
Tours raffle tickets onsite or in some
activity to access public transport
As the centenary Conference is in and move about the city to places of other way? Please let Lyn Braico or
Sydney, specific tours will not be interest. Some may include visiting Sharyn Buck know if you can assist.
organised so you can explore at your places like The Sydney Town
leisure. Philip Group ladies will be
2022 AGM Pull-out
Hall, Sydney Opera
House, The Rocks and The February 2022 issue of The
Barangaroo. In addition, Country Women will hold the
local commercial tours Information Pull-out. This will be
such as “Hop On/Hop used by your branch to discuss
Off” buses, day trips motions and to provide advance
to places of interest, information for delegates (and
fishing tours, various observers). Only delegates will
public museums and receive further information upon
galleries, and Taronga registration at Royal Randwick.
Zoo are available, so Observers need to keep a hold of
please allow a bit of the pull-out for reference at the
time to enjoy all Sydney AGM.
has to offer.
ACWW South Pacific Area
Dear members, to vote on extending the World five Fijian fire victims and $1,505
1
Conference to 17-25 May 2023 in for Irekenrao Country Women
I am writing this on a wet day in
Malaysia. Organisation in Kiribati, for a
November and though we have had
nutrition and weight loss program.
more rain than we need this time of I visited Murrumbidgee-Lachlan
year, my thoughts and sympathy lies Group and spoke with them I would like to thank all who send
with those in the North and Central about laying the foundations in stamps for sale and would advise
areas of the state who are now for the ACWW South Pacific that the Belconnen Branch also has
experiencing floods. We certainly Area Conference in Griffith 9-13 a buyer for used and new postcards
live in a country of diverse climates. September 2024. so send them in as well.
I have not written in some time and I Although not travelling I have still Last week I attended the South
blame COVID-19 for this as we seem been able to support the following West Group’s 90th birthday. A great
to be blaming it on everything else projects: day and how lovely to actually see,
at the moment. I have not travelled ▪▪ Voice For Change PNG—sewing talk and touch people again.
to the Islands since December 2019. classes and teaching machine It has been a dreadful couple of
However, I have been on the maintenance years and I pray that everyone will
internet daily communicating ▪▪El-Bethal 24 Hour Prayer have their two vaccinations so that
with members—particularly in the Interchurch group, PNG—a we will all be able to mix together
Islands where COVID has hit them water tank again in the not too distant future.
hard. I am constantly on Zoom ▪▪ Aloua Ma’a Tonga, Tonga—five I sympathise with those who have
webinars or Teams meetings and water tanks lost loved ones during this time and
though it keeps us up-to-date it
certainly doesn’t give the same
▪▪ Mubalu Women of Hope, PNG— pray that you are being supported
by family and friends.
hygiene training in surrounding
feeling as real face-to-face.
villages (on hold at present Minhi and I would also like to wish
It was nice having some “teas” because of COVID-19) you and yours a joyous Christmas
with the World President online ▪▪ Catholic Women’s League Fiji— and a New Year hopefully, COVID
and being able to log on to the UN vegetable growing and health/ safe.
CSW meeting on the commission of hygiene training in three areas Gail Commens
the status of women in March. We ACWW South Pacific Area
all were able to join a short Zoom Funded from the stamp
account—$3,363.52 was given to President
The Country Woman December 2021 11Treasurer Information
Welcome to all the incoming and changes Conference and State-wide
Treasurers and thank you to all the 10. Enjoy your role, and I encourage Raffles G11-8-720
outgoing Treasures for your hard all Treasurers to try CWA Money ▪▪ Charitable Fundraising Authority
work during your term of office. when they can, once up-and- G11-10-720
Treasurers Top Ten running it will make reconciling ▪▪ Crowdfunding Policy G11-11-720
Pointers
your cash book against your
bank statement and your
▪▪ Treasurers Information T1-1-717
to T1-10-712, covering topics:
1. Receipt all income into the monthly annual reporting a lot
branch no matter how small on easier. ▫▫ Fundraising and its
implications
the day you receive the monies,
this includes all direct payments Where do I find the ▫▫ GST
into the branches account—the information relating to the ▫▫ Raffles
receipt is dated for the day this Treasurers role? ▫▫ Treasurers four essential
was received. books/electronic banking
2. Pass all accounts for payment at
CWA of NSW Procedure Manual— ▫▫ Cash Books/CWA Money
your branch meeting (if a utility
Branches should maintain an up-
to-date copy of the Procedures or
▫▫ Account Signatories/
falls due prior to the meeting Treasurers Report
please pay for this and ratify the
have the electronic version available
at Branch meetings. You can also
▫▫ Late Fees/Property
payment at the next meeting) Maintenance Fund/
access the Procedures Manual on
Association Donations
3. Reconcile your books every the CWA of NSW website: www.
month and if they do not cwaofnsw.org.au ▫▫ Special Projects/Pecuniary
balance seek help Interest/Conflict of Interest
4. Present the reconciled bank
Treasurers Workshops—these ▫▫ Establishing/Terminating an
are advised through your group, Education Grant
statement against your cash
books in your Treasurers report
State Treasurers Report, E-news
and Facebook. Currently I have run
▫▫ Square Device
at each meeting 1
online formats and hopefully we ▪▪ Explanation of Financial Cash
Books T 2-1-719
5. When counting money at a will be able to run face-to-face as
function/event, please have a soon as all travelling restrictions ▪▪ Petty Cash/Debit Cards T2-10-
second person count this with have lifted. 719
you (not a relative) on the day Copies of presentations can be ▪▪ Pecuniary Interest Register T3-3
and preferably prior to leaving downloaded under the Treasurers ▪▪ Register of Assets T3-4
the function/event Workshop PowerPoints in the ▪▪ Group and Branch Payments to
6. When a payment is made write downloads section of the website. State Office T4-1-721
the cheque number (or online
Procedures that are ▪▪ Goods and Service Tax (GST) T5-
payment number) and date on 1-717
the invoice/receipt when it has relevant to Treasurers ▪▪ Grants and GST T5-2-717
been paid ▪▪ Branch Treasurer G2-4-712 ▪▪ CWA Money for Branch’s and for
7. Use the Explanation of the ▪▪ Group Treasurer G3-3-719 Groups can be downloaded from
Financial Cash Books in the
Procedures Manual as your
▪▪ Retention of Records G5-1 the CWA website.
cheat sheets for what column ▪▪ Contributions to Special Funds Who can I contact if I need
to place your transactions G10-1-715
▪▪ Contributions and Donations help?
8. There is a wealth of information
G10-2-719 Help is always available. The
in the Procedures Manual
for Treasurers, and I would ▪▪ Other Targets for Donation G10- outgoing Treasurer should provide
3-717 a handover and support to the
encourage all Treasurers to
read and be familiar with ▪▪ Disaster Relief Fund G10-4-719 incoming Treasurer. Your Group
Treasurer is available for help and
this, updates to the manual ▪▪ NSW Fair Trading Charitable assistance. The State Treasurer
occur every July after State Fundraising Act 1991 G11-1-710 is available should further help or
Conference.
▪▪ Fundraising Details G11-2-1107 assistance be needed.
9. Please make sure you receive ▪▪ Guessing Competition and Sharyn Buck,
a copy of the Honorary State Raffles G11-3-710
Treasurers report for updates State Treasurer
▪▪ Raffle Procedures for State
12 December 2021 The Country Woman100 Year items
100 Year badge
A great addition to any badge collection, the 100 year badge features a
prominent “100” with “Country Women’s Association NSW” surrounded
by gold plate leaves with the years 1922-2022 across the top in blue.
Measures 2.7cm across.
Wear with other CWA badges or on its own.
$8 each.
Postage additional.
100 Year tea towel
This tea towel features a traditional woman and a modern woman with
the 100 Year logo. The background features words that reflect CWA of
NSW such as women, friendship, community and serving. A great way to
celebrate the centenary. Branches and Groups can purchase a pack of 20
at a discounted price to sell in their area.
Measures: 70cm x 50cm. 100% Cotton.
$12 each. Branches and groups can purchase a pack of 20 for $160.
Postage additional.
1
100 Year stemless wineglass
A stylish 500ml stemless wineglass featuring the 100 Year logo etched
onto the glass. Makes a beautiful gift or buy one for yourself! Each glass
comes in its own box.
$15 each.
These are too fragile to be posted so must be picked up at CWA State
Office. They will also be available at the State Conference in 2022, so why
not plan to take one home with you?
100 Year history book
A beautiful keepsake, the CWA of NSW’s history book tells stories from
1922 to modern times. Author Liz Harfull has been dutifully working to put
together this comprehensive history book for the centenary.
Title and further information to be announced.
Available May 2022.
Liz Harfull is passionate about telling the stories and unearthing the histories
of the extraordinary, everyday people who make up our communities,
especially in rural and regional Australia.
Postage costs
Download an order form at www.cwaofnsw.org.au/orderform which calculates the prices and postage for you.
Or you can shop online and the postage will be added at the checkout.
The Country Woman December 2021 13Agricultural & Environmental
Hello to you all. As I write this shortages that may impact the NSW. Helen will keep us informed.
report I am finding it difficult to current harvest, being able to meet
Could you all please refer to your
believe that we are fast approaching COVID guidelines and inland rail
Procedures Manual in regards to
the end of 2021 and wondering what updates. I attended an Inland Rail
the criteria for all competition
I have been doing since our Annual Committee which certainly opened
and submission dates to avoid
Conference in Bega. my eyes as to what is happening or
disappointment of your entry
not happening as well as the issues
What a learning experience it has being late and not being able to be
and concerns that he landholders
been for me, technology is not my included in the judging.
are facing particularly in the North
forte; however, I have been forced
Star area. Due to COVID-19 and some
to overcome my reservations
branches still not being able to hold
and have gained knowledge and I recently attended Foundation Day
their AGMs, the Primary Product
confidence. How lucky are we to be at Tocal Collage and was privileged
for study in 2022 has not yet been
able to continue having meetings to tour and attend the opening of
decided, you will be notified as soon
and dealing with issues that are their new enterprise Tocal Honey
as this has been decided.
near and dear to all. Thank you to Bee Enterprise Research and
all groups who have sent through Training facility, followed by the Please do not hesitate to send
their group reports and it’s great launch of the third book depicting through any questions or queries
to see that our members have been the history of Tocal and its previous that you may have and I’ll do my
doing as much as possible during owners. best to answer them for you.
the COVID restrictions.
CWA of NSW were asked to have Wishing you all a safe and happy
Over the past few months I have a representative on the Program Christmas.
attended a couple of Department Reference Group for the NSW
Margaret Barrett, Agricultural
of Primary Industry meetings via Farm Safety Advisory Program and
Zoom that have dealt with issues I would like to thank Helen Rich for & Environmental Officer
around the mouse plague, labour volunteering to represent CWA of
1
The Land Cookery Report
Due to COVID-19 we decided to Our Committee has recently most important ingredient! It’s very
cancel our November meeting in prepared a survey for all our Group disappointing for everyone to have
Sydney. While there was nothing Cookery Officers who have liaised magnificent entries that cannot be
pressing requiring a face-to- with Branch Cookery Officers to judged due to the size, etc, so treat
face meeting, be assured The gain insight into the contribution of the schedule like your bible! It was
Land Cookery are busy online: cooking trends, etc, throughout NSW printed in the June edition and is
Zooming and emailing to ensure the and the ACT. We hope responses available on The Land Cookery page
competition runs smoothly on all will be received from all groups as of the website: www.cwaofnsw.org.
levels. The schedule is traditionally we plan new initiatives, particularly au/cookery
arranged at the November meeting encouraging our younger bakers.
There are some free TAFE courses
but as the printing isn’t being done Information received will be used to
available currently, e.g. food
by The Land, we have the rare luxury prepare a more specific survey for
handling which will be very helpful
of more time so it will be finalised at early 2022. We especially thank the
with catering at CWA events. Please
our January meeting. Group Cookery Officers for ensuring
do take advantage of the excellent
that cooking is very popular and
Our 100 Year Land Cookery training opportunity.
enjoyable competition, encouraging
Committee Memorabilia has been
new branch officers along with the The Land Cookery Committee is
ordered and will be available at
generous sharing of ideas, recipes committed to delivering another
Conference. The cost will be $8 each
and skills. enjoyable The Land Cookery
or 4 for $30. It’s very exciting and we
Competition at the 2022 State
know each one of our CWA members Also, an important reminder that
Conference in Sydney, hopefully
will want at least one, likely more! you need to use the 250ml jar for
with record entries in the centenary
See coupon for details on how to your Group and State Conference
year.
pre-order and collection will be at competition for 2022. In all your
conference. They won’t be available CWA baking, we cannot stress Yours in CWA,
until then. Unfortunately we cannot enough the importance of reading Denise Hawdon,Chairperson
post so it’s a “click and collect”. the schedule which is perhaps the
14 December 2021 The Country WomanSocial Issues Report
Hello members, ▪▪ KWOOP items for girls. We all have been in
The Social Issues Committee has ▪▪ Aged Care Roundtable that situation when we have been
“caught short” at that time of the
received the following issues to ▪▪ Stop it at the Start month. Young girls are feeling the
investigate:
pressure—they cannot play sport
▪▪ Mouse plague and effect on The Committee is investigating and
planning to hold some webinars on or don’t attend school and have
mental health increase mental health issues. At
the following topics: wills, power
▪▪ Lymphoedema of attorney, enduring guardianship this stage CWA of NSW do not
▪▪ Bins for men and advanced directive care plans. have any policies around schools,
both public and private, for state
We will have the appropriate experts
▪▪Difficulty in obtaining
in these fields explaining what, how government to supply sanitary
vaccination certificate from items. Some schools provide the
and why these documents need
Services NSW “hole in the wall” machines but
to be updated and/or completed.
▪▪ Housing for health staff in rural Hopefully these will start early next these are not maintained, some
and regional areas year. machines you need to pay for items.
▪▪ Roll bars on quad bikes We’ve received correspondence The Committee has received one
▪▪ Dire housing situation for women from: application for the Palliative Nurse
over 55 years and the need for grant. This is the last year for this
Australian Suicide Prevention grant; however the Committee
affordable housing Foundation on a new initiative they has asked State Executive to have
We are still following issues are starting: In Tough Times Text this grant extended for another
regarding: (ITTT). They would like to invite three years. The Committee will
▪▪ Homelessness members to watch a short video (1
minute 39 seconds) explaining how
endeavour to actively promote
▪▪ Domestic Family Violence to use ITTT (https://www.youtube.
this grant through the Nursing and
Midwives Association and Palliative
▪▪ Aged care com/watch?v=uOS2-ZRq7tE).
1 Care NSW as well as members at
The Committee on behalf of the After watching, they ask that you large. It takes a very special person
Association and/or CWAA have please complete the 5-minute to become a Palliative care nurse.
formed partnerships with: survey here: https://tinyurl.com/ On behalf of the Committee, I
itttresearch
▪▪ St George’s Institute, study of would like to wish you all a Merry
Dementia They would like to know your Christmas, surrounded by family
and friends and hope the New Year
▪▪ St George’s Institute, as a Partner thoughts on ITTT and how such an
initiative could be beneficial for the brings you happiness and wellbeing.
Organisation with the Join Us
register members of your community. Stay safe,
▪▪ Anti-Poverty Week Steering Taboo is an organisation that Bronwyn Dunston
Committee. provides Schools with sanitary
State Social Issue Officer
The Land Cookery Committee—Centenary Wooden Spoon
Branches/Groups can pre-order and pay to collect at the State Conference, 2-5 May 2022.
$8.00 each or 4 for $30.00
Step 1: register your pre-order via email to
landcookerycommittee@gmail.com with your
branch/group name...
Qty (1): ____ at $8 = $____
Qty (4): ____at $30 = $____
Step 2: Ensure payment is received by 31 March 2022
to CWA of NSW Land Cookery: BSB: 062 014, Acc: 10295324 Ref: branch/group name CWS [quantity].
Step 3: Orders can be collected by a branch/group representative from The Land Cookery Display anytime
during the State Conference.
The Country Woman December 2021 15Hospital Support Report
Greetings from the state Hospital been in touch with Little Wings parcel to be sent to the charity Sew
Support team. I am happy to Ltd, a charity based at Bankstown for a Girl in Canberra with help from
report that through the beauty aerodrome. Little Wings work with Tracy at State Office. This group of
of the “CWA grapevine” we have families in crisis, transporting of volunteers make beautiful dresses,
been kept relatively active. Thank seriously sick children to Sydney tops, skirts and sanitary kits for girls
you, Mannering Park CWA for hospitals as well as mothers with new in Pakistan and the Philippines. A
your donation towards an online babies. Fortunately, our Phillip Group parcel of cute baby hats were sent to
Committee purchase of 30 towels committee member, Betty Cook, Dubbo hospital in October.
from Big W. The towels will be a was able to visit State Office and
The next committee meeting is
lovely sight when we can get back to follow this up. Betty and her branch
pencilled in for 1st December, at
Mascot for Mother & Baby packing friend Liz bagged up items such as
this stage we are not sure of what
days. After contacting Central Coast rugs, baby wraps, calico dolls and
format. As 2021 comes to a close
Health, we arranged for 30 breast toiletry bags. The volunteer driver
I send a big thank you on behalf
care cushions to be posted from the from Little Wings had permission
of the committee members for
Southern Highlands to the Gosford to pick up and deliver to Bankstown
your continuing support. Merry
Hospital Cancer Centre, thank you which was very pleasing. With our
Christmas and happy New Year.
Moss Vale Evening Branch. Hospital excellent stock of face washers at
Support Secretary, Elisabeth, has Mascot we were able to arrange a Susan Shearwood, Chair
Topics for State Cultural Cultural Committee—Woman of Note 2022: Essie Coffey
Committee Competitions Essie Coffey was born near become co-founder of the Western
To be judged for the 2023 State Goodoonga in northern NSW on Aboriginal Legal Service and
conference 25th February 1942. served on several government
bodies and Aboriginal community
Senior Photography Section A— Of the Murrawarri people, Essie
organisations including the
Colour: In the Garden was christened Essieina—“flower
1 Aboriginal Lands Trust and
of the honey tree” but was better
Senior Photography Section B— the Council for Aboriginal
known as The Bush Queen of
Black and White: Building(s) Reconciliation.
Brewarrina. Essie’s father, Donald
Goodgabah, a Murrawrri elder, Essie was awarded a Medal of
Junior Photography: Window
took his young family to raise in the Order of Australia (OAM) on
Senior Short Story: “An the bush, travelling from station 10th June 1985, for service to the
Unexpected Treasure” to station, working at ringbarking, Aboriginal Community. Although
fencing, woodcutting, droving nominated for an MBE, she refused
Junior Short Story (primary and
and breaking in wild horses. The it, explaining “I knocked the MBE
secondary): “The Cooking Lesson”
family was thus able to avoid being back because I am not a member of
Poetry: A Centenarian forced relocation to a reserve. This the British Empire.”
lifestyle provide Essie with a great
Bush Ballad: The One That Got With Martha Ansara, Essie made
love of the land and a strong and
Away (no size limit) the award-winning film My Survival
proud sense of identity.
As An Aboriginal in 1978. She
The above all due by 15/11/2022. See
After marrying, she settled on presented the film to Her Majesty,
entry form in August Journal.
the banks of the Barwon River Queen Elizabeth II at the opening
Junior Posters: Australiana (Digital in Brewarrina with her husband of Australia’s new Parliament House
work on A4 size. To be computer or Albert “Doc” Coffey, raising eight in 1988. The sequel My Life As I Live
Tablet generated and submitted on children and adopting 10 more. It was released in 1993. Essie also
thumb drive or emailed to Secretary) Living on the reserve, she became appeared in the film Backroads.
a tireless worker and campaigner
Junior Postcard: Australiana Essie Coffey passed away in 1998.
for her people.
(Submitted on cardboard 15x10cm Commissioner Gordon paid tribute
size. Not to be a digital work) In the 1960’s, along with Tombo to her, saying “Essie’s presence
Waters and Steve Gordon— and commitment had a profound
Junior Posters and Junior Postcard now an ATSIC Commissioner— influence in the struggle for
due by 15/2/2023. Essie established the Aboriginal Aboriginal rights and equality.
For the current topics, please see Movement and the Aboriginal Essie was indeed a rare flower and
the CWA website: www.cwaofnsw. Heritage and Cultural Museum the memory of her sweet fragrance
org.au/cultural in Brewarrina. She went on to will continue to drive us forward.”
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