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VOLUME 45 • SUMMER 2008 – 2009
parklands
THE MAGAZINE OF CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS
A new era in dining
Evergreen Dinner a
resounding success
Grand Drive Trial
Tree Remediation
Directions Parkbench
From tree replacements, upgrades to precinct provides a markedly improved
Foundation goes online Hairy Mary the Not-So-Scary Spider
amenities, pond restoration works, heritage visitor services hub and an important stable
You can now support Centennial Parklands and During January, Rangers will be
restoration, road and footpath safety revenue to the Trust to manage the Parklands.
the work of the Centennial Parklands introducing children to the many
improvements and the refurbishment of wonders of our eight legged
On behalf of the Trust and the Centennial Foundation with a few mouse clicks! The
facilities, the Park Improvement Plan has Centennial Parklands Foundation has a new friends through a summer school
Parklands Foundation, I would also like to
ensured that the Trust has been able to website: www.yourparklands.org.au which holiday program “Hairy Mary the
thank attendees, sponsors and supporters of
maintain and improve the more than features eCommerce facilities to make Not-So-Scary Spider”. More
the inaugural Evergreen Dinner. Through
$740 million of Parklands’ assets to donations and tree sponsorship even easier. commonly feared than admired,
your support more than $60,000 was
community expectations. There is also a great rundown of news and Rangers will be answering
raised towards the Education Centre and
events as well as some spectacular photography. interesting spider questions such
The Trust is pleased to see that this Recycled Garden project (page 11). as ‘Why is Mary so hairy?’ to help
Go online to support your Parklands today.
collaborative partnership with the NSW explain the important role spider’s
Welcome to the summer edition of Finally, we extend a warm welcome to the The magnificent golden orb spider
Government has been a success and is play in the Parklands.
Parklands magazine. Hon. Kevin Greene MP who was recently
actively working with the Government to
It is timely to mention that we are in our continue to invest in these iconic Parklands.
appointed as Minister for Sport and Recreation. Ecological burn success So next time you visit the Parklands make sure you keep an eye open for the
many spiders that are more active in the warmer weather. And remember that
final year of the Centennial Park and Moore Enjoy summer in Centennial Parklands. In October and November the Trust, in
In this edition, you will read about the ninety eight per cent are not only harmless, they are important for noting
Park Trust’s Park Improvement Plan 2002- conjunction with the Department of
completion of one of our largest and most changes in the environment. In fact, did you know we couldn’t live without them?
Environment and Climate Change (DECC)
2009 which will have seen over $50 million To find out why this is so, and to explore the fascinating world of spiders,
anticipated rejuvenation projects under the and NSW Fire Brigades, started a bushfire.
invested by the NSW Government and the make sure you book in to the “Hairy Mary the Not-So-Scary Spider”
Park Improvement Plan – the Centennial Steve Corbett The Trust undertook a controlled ecological
Trust into rejuvenating Centennial Parklands program this summer holidays. Bookings essential (02) 9339 6699.
Parklands Restaurant (pages 6–7). The Director and Chief Executive burn of part of its remnant Eastern Suburbs
by next June.
Restaurant and surrounding upgraded Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Banksia Scrub (ESBS) located on York Road,
opposite Musgrave picnic area. An ecological Graffiti eyesore
burn is widely recognised as the best and Did you know that over $15,000
most successful method of stimulating native
Contents plant seeds in the soil to germinate.
Outcomes from the burn are encouraging
a year is spent on graffiti removal
across Centennial Parklands?
Steve Corbett, Director and Chief
Parkbench 3 with new plant growth already appearing. Executive, acknowledges this is a
A second burn is planned for the ESBS site in disappointing figure saying that
Grand Drive Trial Tree Remediation 4 the Bird Sanctuary in late 2008. This will be the ‘everyone wishes that this
last action required by the Trust to fulfil the money could be spent on things
Open Day Success 4 that would truly improve the
requirements of its $25,000 grant from DECC
on attaining best practice status. It is expected assets, such as tree replacement
Parklands key to a creative revolution 5 An example of the recent spate of graffiti
and weed eradication.’
that similar burns at the two sites will be
4
Parklands magazine is published quarterly by the required every two to three years. Recently there has been a spate of graffiti attacks across the Parklands,
Evolving Events 5
Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust: including at the Paddington Gates playground and amenities, the Queens
Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021 Park amenities and the Federation Pavilion. Trust Rangers and Security
Centennial Parklands is managed by the
Feature: A new era of dining 6-7
Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. New brochures Rangers patrol the Parklands day and night and offenders will be fined and
referred to the police. If you see any suspicious activity please contact our
Twitcher’s Corner: Peregrine Falcon 8
Trustees: A range of new brochures have been released Security Rangers on 0412 718 611.
Prof. John Niland AC (Chair) David Leckie to assist our visitors and sports hirers:
Justice Annabelle Bennett AO Mairaed Bilmon Behind the Scenes... 8
Yvette Pietsch Anne Keating • an updated Dogs in the Parklands
Dr Margaret Varady AO John Walker Plant of the Season: Begonia cultivars 9 brochure to advise dog walkers and dog We want your memories and stories!
The Trust acknowledges the Cadigal as the owners of their rights and responsibilities in Did you grow up around Centennial Parklands? Did you visit regularly? Have
traditional custodians of the land that is now known Native Watch: Australian Bluebell 9 Centennial Parklands. you walked in the Park all your life? Or have you just discovered this place?
as Centennial Parklands. 6-7 • new brochures for the Centennial Centennial Park was established back in 1888 and dubbed "The People's Park".
Editor: Rachel Maiden Foundation 10
rachel.maiden@cp.nsw.gov.au Parklands Equestrian Centre to outline Never has a truer name been given to a public space – as the history of these
Contributors: Trevor Waller, Frank Hemmings
horse riding opportunities and stabling Parklands is as much about the 'people' as the 'place'.
Friends / Volunteers 11 options for horse owners.
Photography: Chris Gleisner, Ben Chapman From our leaders' ideas that shaped the landscape to the everyday family who
(www.bjcphotography.net), Richard Gates • new Sports Hirers brochures to assist in picnic by the ponds, from a music lover attending a Bob Dylan concert to
Photography Visitor Information 12 booking a sports field or facility on a casual group of children spotlighting possums after dark - Centennial Parklands has
Cover: The new deck of the Centennial or seasonal basis. been built on a thousand memories, experiences and stories.
Parklands Café, part of the new Centennial 10 All brochures are available at the Visitor
Parklands Dining experience. As part of our oral history and upcoming souvenir publication project we want
Information counter, Parklands Office or online to hear your memories and stories. Please contact the Trust on (02) 9339 6699
2 Parklands Summer 2008-09 at www.centennialparklands.com.au or info@centennialparklands.com.au. Parklands Summer 2008-09 3
Park News Park News
A trial to extend the life of our trees Parklands key to a creative Evolving Events
Reflecting the Trust’s Business Plan goal
As you walk around Centennial Park's
Grand Drive, take a few moments to
revolution and in line with the NSW State Plan, we
are excited at the opportunities
look up at the trees above you. Many are One of Australia’s most experienced presented this year to address the
not well. These trees around Grand and respected film and television balance between cultural, sporting and
Drive are some of the Parklands oldest producers, Ms Sandra Levy, Chief recreational events.
and most significant trees, but for various Executive Officer of the Australian With a number of new small community-
reasons they are struggling to survive. Film, Television and Radio School focused events being staged in the
Due to a combination of age, drought, (AFTRS) is leading an ambitious Parklands for the first time over the
poor soils, pollution and soil compaction change of direction aimed at making 2008-09 event season, the calendar sees
from cars parking on their root systems, it more creatively open and flexible. a broadening of our programs.
these trees now need some TLC. But, she acknowledges, the shift
We are pleased to welcome events like:
The Trust is undertaking a trial to see if it would not have been possible
without the school’s move to its new - Taste Sydney (12–15 March 2009).
can give these trees some breathing
quarters in Centennial Parklands. This public event is aimed at discerning
space to regenerate and recover.
food lovers. Visitors will be able to taste
Grand Drive is a magnificent late 19th Ms Levy told ABC Radio National’s
Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) is a tree from the Mediterranean region that thrives in poor soil and dry climates. These a selection of the city’s best signature
century landscape design feature two trees in Centennial Park appear remarkably different even though they are only a few hundred metres apart.
Media Report on 16 October 2008
dishes from high profile restaurants of
comprising the riding track, footpath, that the exciting changes in AFTRS’s
Sydney in the beautiful Parklands
road, trees, embankments and fences. The trial project zone is immediately tree management and soil science Sandra Levy curricula and direction were, in part,
setting.
The most significant element of the adjacent to the Robertson Road entry gates throughout this project. driven by a revolution in the cost,
flexibility and ease of use of communications technology. - Relay for Life (May 2009). This
Grand Drive landscape is undoubtedly to Centennial Park. It will take Further information on this trial remediation community fundraising walk event is
the two avenues of trees. These avenues approximately six months to complete, project visit our website: Filmmaking, for example, was until recently largely restricted to 35mm equipment
held in conjunction with The Cancer
incorporate 466 trees, comprising three with work having commenced on 10 www.centennialparklands.com.au. Or if you that only the most experienced and privileged people got to use. ‘Now anybody can
Council NSW. By hosting this event in
main species: the Port Jackson fig (Ficus November 2008. want to contribute invaluable funding make a little film, a little video, a little digi-story. In a sense, the school is attempting to
the Parklands the event will gain greater
rubiginosa), the Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) The Trust will be working with support to these trees, please visit respond to that enormous shift in what's happening,’ Ms Levy said.
coverage within metropolitan Sydney,
and the Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria independent experts in the field of urban www.yourparklands.org.au. In an important initiative, AFTRS next year will take up leading to greater awareness and
heterophylla). to 100 students ‘pretty much straight from school’ into increased fundraising opportunities for
a new course known as the Foundation Diploma. the Cancer Council.
Said Ms Levy: ‘We looked at all the students who By including these types of events to our
Thank you for helping us were doing fantastic work for their school exams -
artwork, wonderful composing of music. We saw lots
existing program of popular sporting,
cultural and recreational events the Trust
and lots of kids making films and videos and mobile is able to offer a more vibrant and
celebrate 25 Years of Trust camera films, and all the things they put on Facebook.
We realised that there's a huge wave of creativity that's
diverse range of events and maintain the
program’s fundraising/charitable focus.
not being captured by this school. Students are ready
passed through Parliament leading to the For more information on upcoming
to come to this institution probably younger than in the
creation of the Centennial Park and Moore events this summer, please visit
past because of the technology.’
Park Trust. www.centennialparklands.com.au and
The school had also launched a part-time Centre of select your date or special interest using
The day featured entertainment and The new AFTRS facility at Moore Park
Scriptwriting to attract writers from across age, our handy events calendar feature.
learning for the whole family which
experience and interest spectrums, among other initiatives.
included a visit from the Taronga
ZooMobile, jumping castle, face painting, AFTRS’s move from its former home on the campus of Macquarie University 26
free tours, pony rides and ranger-led art kilometres out of town at North Ryde was one of the ‘main triggers’ that enabled
and craft activities. new directions to be taken, Ms Levy said.
The day also featured live acoustic music ‘Suddenly we’re right in the middle of the film precinct. We’re cheek-by-jowl with
from Rebecca Moore and Los Tres Fox Studios and all that activity. Plus [digital production company] Animal Logic, and
Rebecca Moore playing at the Open Day [recording studio and scoring stage] Trackdown and Baz Luhrmann’s film is being
Monos, and a number of lucky visitors Children enjoyed the visit by the Taronga Zoo mobile
Hundreds of people visited the Centennial walked away with prizes and gift vouchers. locked off just a few yards from where we sit!’ The school also found itself hosting a
If you would like to receive a free copy of
Parklands Open Day on Sunday 2 widening range of industry activities – test screenings, the Directors Guild conference
It was also an opportunity for the the last issue of Parklands magazine, a
November 2008. and drinks for the 2008 SPAA Fringe festival.
community to talk to our staff about the commemorative issue celebrating this 25
The Open Day was a community Parklands and an occasion for people to year milestone, please email us on ‘Being right in the centre of the industry really has made a huge impact on the
celebration of the 25th anniversary of the connect with the Centennial Parklands info@centennialparklands.com.au or call school,’ Ms Levy said.
Trust, signifying 25 since the Trust Act Foundation. (02) 9339 6699. Clearly, the exciting promise of a vibrant, alive and creative Entertainment Quarter at
4 Parklands Summer 2008-09 Moore Park is being realised. Parklands Summer 2008-09 5
Friends of Centennial Parklands
take note!
As part of your membership, show your
card to receive a 10% discount at CP
Dining and any other Trippas White
Feature venue. Visit www.friends.net.au for
more information on becoming a member.
Café fast facts From the kitchen of
Bon Appetit! A new era of
• Trading 7 days
• Hours: 7.30 am–5.00 pm
• No bookings taken
• Will be fully licensed by Christmas
Outdoor lounge seating adjacent to the Restaurant
surrounding landscape. Plants were
selected to fit with the existing sub-
Mark Best:
Leatherwood Honey Madelines with
Salted Butter (makes 20 small)
healthy choice at Centennial Parklands Dining The Restaurant – simple and
delicious food
tropical and fernery planting theme.
The garden beds to the north and south
3 whole eggs (60 gm)
130 gms castor sugar
Fabulous cuisine and service, lush views 150 gms plain flour
sides have different aspects and
and plentiful parking make Centennial
All three components of our brilliant new point of difference. spontaneous picnic in the Park.’ conditions and the plants have been 125 gms lescure salted butter
Parklands Restaurant the city’s smartest
eating precinct, Centennial Parklands Says Brien Trippas, Chief Executive Seating is available on the deck under the chosen accordingly. (or best quality unsalted with the addition
lunching spot.
Dining, opened in October 2008. CP Officer of Trippas White: ‘It is wonderful magnificent Port Jackson fig tree. The southern side is more temperate of 5 gms sea salt)
Dining, as it is known, comprises Culinary consultant Mark Best, of Marque
to see our vision coming to fruition. We with two large Port Jackson Figs (ficus 30 gms leatherwood honey
Centennial Parklands Kiosk, Centennial Kiosk fast facts Restaurant, brings his unique style and
wanted healthy options and an operation rubiginosa) creating a cool microclimate
Parklands Café and Centennial Parklands • Trading 7 days philosophy to the Restaurant. The menu 5 gm fresh baking powder
with good environmental practices such suited to such plants as Phillodendrons,
Restaurant. Together they offer healthy • Hours: 7.30 am–5.00 pm showcases the produce that is in season, zest of one lemon (Meyer for preference)
as compostable packaging.’ Cycads, Bromeliads, Plectranthus and
and delicious food to meet every pocket, focusing on what is locally sourced and
Brien adds proudly that he now regards • Self-service Begonias. One of the feature plants of Melt the butter with the lemon zest and
palate and culinary mood. organically grown.
CP Dining as his company’s flagship this section is the sacred ear cycad (Dioon leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Use a
A colourful history The Café – an accessible dining Mark says: ‘The food is natural and mejiae), a majestic cycad native to
establishment. ‘Kitchen Aid’ with a whisk attachment to
experience wholesome and this makes the ingredients Honduras and Nicaragua.
The original Centennial Parklands kiosk beat the eggs, sugar & honey until pale.
Trippas White also recently "scooped the taste more intensely of themselves. Our
was constructed in 1892. In 1908 the The northern side of the restaurant Sieve the flour with the baking powder
pool" in the 2007 Awards For Excellence technique is to support the ingredients, not
Kiosk was refurbished and part turned features hardy plants that are better 2-3 times. Add to the mixer and beat at
(Restaurant & Catering NSW) including to dominate them.’
into a Cyclists Pavilion. It survived suited to sunny aspects including Cannas, high speed until very pale. Turn the mixer
“Caterer of the Year”.
Centennial Park’s occupation by Restaurant fast facts Heucheras, Strelitzias and Colocasias. to slow and add the butter in a slow
Australia’s military in World War II, only The Kiosk – great options for less • Trading 7 days These plants border the walkway up to steady stream. Put the mix into a piping
to be destroyed by fire in 1946 and re- than $10 the new Visitor Information counter and bag and refrigerate at least 12 hours
• Hours: 12.00 pm–3.00 pm (preferably 24) before use.
built shortly after. the existing courtyard that features
• Reservations are recommended Bougainvillea and Spathodeas. To bake: Lightly butter a non-stick
A new restaurant and café was opened in
1987, just in time for the 1988 • A-la-carte and fully licensed madeline mould and dust it with flour
New Information counter – open 7 days
Bicentenary Celebrations. This building The spacious and light area of the Café can be tapping the mould on the bench to
changed dramatically for a private function
Events – a cleverly adaptable space Just behind the Kiosk you will find the
was much admired by the community remove any excess. Pipe each ‘shell’ 2/3
CP Dining is also available for events, new Visitor Information counter – a one
and the structure we see today retains full. Pre-heat the oven to 1900. Place the
Glass doors envelop the breezy, spacious weddings and parties. ‘We have an stop shop for everything you need to
many of its attributes. mould into the oven and bake for 5-7
Café, while expansive timber decks enormously flexible space and we are still know about the Parklands. Pick up our
Meet the licensee minutes until the middles rise like little
provide a large outdoor dining space with exploring all the ideas and options. There new brochures, check out our
volcanos and turn golden. Best served
In 2006 the Trust commenced the expansive Park views much-coveted by are endless possibilities,’ says Brien. merchandise, become a Friend or book
immediately. You may have to repeat this
long-planned upgrade of the premises to casual diners. The Café offers table The venue can accommodate a variety of yourself into one of our exciting
process many times as guest will display
meet present and future needs and to service for guests dining indoors and events from cocktail parties to formal programs or activities. It’s all on offer at
Patrons enjoying the expansive deck outside the an insatiable appetite for them!
co-incide with the re-tendering for a new Kiosk counter service for those dining outside dinners and has already hosted many the new Visitor Information counter
new licensee. on the terrace or deck. successful events since opening.
The kiosk is a takeaway self-service Dogs and Bicycles
The licence was won by Trippas White facility. Trippas White’s vision is of a Says Lucinda: ‘I think people will really New restaurant plantings For health and safety reasons dogs are
Catering. Many people unfamiliar with ‘tactile sort of place, a place where enjoy the all-day breakfast menu available
not allowed in any kiosk, café or
the name will know the quality of Trippas people can see what they buy’. at the Café. We have tried to make it really
restaurant within the Parklands. Tethering
White’s service. Among the notable Customers can choose from a range of accessible and attractively priced for a great
posts and dog water bowls have been
establishments it runs are the Royal options including sandwiches, salads, dining experience. In addition to the Café
installed across Banksia Way (opposite
Botanic Gardens Restaurant and the drinks, gelato, gourmet pies or fruit. menu, we offer a Little Person’s menu
the Kiosk) and more will be installed
dining facilities at The Mint, the Art Coffee is made to order and some items (under 10 years) and a Young Person’s
adjacent to the playground once it
Gallery of NSW, the Pavilion and the can be toasted. menu (for 10-16 years) to make it an
is completed.
National Gallery of Australia. enjoyable dining experience for everyone.’
‘The great thing about the Kiosk,’ says Bicycles are not permitted to be ridden
Trippas White’s empathy and experience Lucinda Newton, General Manager of From 2.30 pm the Terrace menu is Meet our chefs (from left) John McFadden, Group
up, or parked on, the accessible ramp.
in working with institutions and sites of CP Dining, ‘is that all daily prepared available on the deck. With outdoor lounge Executive Chef for Trippus White, Mark Best,
The northern aspect planting Temporary bike racks are installed on
cultural and heritage significance was an items are priced under $10. This even seating it will provide the perfect spot for a Culinary Consultant and Darren Footes, Executive
Banksia Way. Purpose-built racks Chef for CP Dining.
important factor in its successful bid, but includes our organic baby food. Plus we glass of cheeky wine and a delicious cheese The horticultural displays surrounding CP recommended by the Trust’s Cycling
its vision for CP Dining was the unique have a great range of provisions for a platter in the afternoon sun. Dining have been designed to Liaison Committee will be installed
complement the new buildings and by Christmas.
6 Parklands Summer 2008-09 Parklands Summer 2008-09 7
Park Living
Twitcher’s Corner Behind the scenes… Plant of the Season
Peregrine Falcon Playing the numbers game Begonia cultivars
By Trevor Waller Begonias are a genus of plants comprising Begonias are tender to a
Living life at the top of its Looking after the mostly small shrubs and climbers, native cool climate and therefore
food chain the Peregrine presentation and to the tropical climates of the America’s. are better suited to a
Falcon is a formidable and maintenance of the Begonias come from the plant family sub-tropical climate in
highly accomplished physical fabric of the Begoniaceae, which is host to over 900 part to full shade. They
predator. It has a Parklands is a massive job. species and cultivars. prefer a cool, moist soil
renowned ability to reach Within the three Parks The plants themselves can grow from a rich in organic matter
great speeds in flight there are over 360 rhizome or have a fibrous root system. with regular watering
while chasing prey. The hectares of Parklands to The foliage is usually a light to dark and feeding. Adequate air
Peregrine will often hunt maintain. This includes green, often with spectacular variegations flow must be provided to
pigeon and other similar facilities management, of pink and red growing on individual avoid any fungal
sized birds from above, horticultural activities and canes that form a clump. It flowers all problems. Propagation is
diving down to hit them Horticulture is just one aspect of Park asset maintenance. year round and appear in white, yellow, by seed, division or
with great impact. Once maintenance Through a rigorous cuttings, depending on
orange, red and pink. New cultivars of
the prey has been caught program involving full-time staff and contractors, we ensure the begonias are discovered frequently as the the species.
they kill with a bite to the Parklands are open for business 365 days per year. Here’s some plants can quite easily hybridise with Where can it be seen?
vertebrae using a specially interesting number crunching! All up we maintain: other plants in the genus. Begonias can be found
Begonia cultivars
shaped tooth on the
Peregrine Falcon - 1.6 hectares of horticultural displays and garden beds. Interestingly, the leaves of this genus are planted by the new Banksia Way, where they complement
upper mandible. rarely symmetrical, meaning that the leaves Centennial Parklands Restaurant
- 4 kilometres of timber fencing combined with 8 kilometres the surrounding sub-tropical theme.
The head is mainly black with a white chin and throat. There is could not be folded into equal halves. on the southern side, adjacent to
of heritage listed iron and sandstone fencing around the
fine dark barring on the breast and the back is dark. It has dark perimeter of Centennial Park.
eyes with a yellow eye-ring. The legs and feet are yellow and
equipped with powerful talons. Its long, narrow and pointed - 11 ponds which, aside from being an important feature of the
wings give the bird powerful and agile flight ability. Park, are catchments for the surrounding suburbs. Professional
water management includes the removal of pollution and
They do not build nests, but use ledges on cliff faces as a
nesting site, often re-using a nest site in their territory from a
re-using our water. This is critical for the Parklands’ ecosystems
as well as demonstrating sound environmental practices.
Native Watch
previous season. Other nesting sites can include ledges on
- 12.5 kilometres of roadway and 6 kilometres of pedestrian Australian Bluebell (Wahlenbergia gracilis)
buildings in cities and stick nests of other species. They lay
footpath all requiring mechanical sweeping. By Frank Hemmings
2 – 3 eggs that are incubated by both sexes for about a month.
The young chicks will spend about another month in the nest - 28 hectares of dedicated sports turf spread across 36 sports
fields requiring mowing, weeding and feeding. And with over We often don’t notice smaller flowers and fail to appreciate flowers are from 3
before leaving to become another fine tuned predator. Once
55,000 rounds of golf played annually at Moore Park Golf that there is beauty in the small as well as the large. Australian to 11mm long, and
they have left the nest they will fly with the adults who will
there is a lot of wear and tear! Bluebell is a classic example; this plant often goes are scattered in
teach them how to hunt. The adults will drop prey for them in
completely unnoticed, even when in flower, but although it is few-flowered
mid-air and the young birds will practice catching and killing - 50 buildings, including heritage structures, sports and Australian Bluebell
not as showy as some its bigger cousins the flowers are inflorescences
their prey. exhibition facilities and public amenities, each requiring nevertheless beautiful. (sprays) to 80cm high, but often much shorter, even as low as
If you hear the distinctive alarm call of the Noisy Miner and individual maintenance programs. 5cm. Flowering occurs throughout the year but predominantly
Australian Bluebell is one of 21 Australian Wahlenbergia species;
other small birds in the Parklands, look to the sky and you - 15,000 trees and growing! This includes new plantings 19 of these are found in NSW, including Royal Bluebell from spring through summer.
might see a Peregrine Falcon circling overhead. If you are lucky (225 semi-mature trees were planted in the 12 months (Wahlenbergia gloriosa), the floral emblem of the ACT. Where can it be seen?
you might even see it diving down on a Pigeon. prior to July 2008) as well as mature and culturally significant Wahlenbergia belongs to the same family (CAMPANULACEAE)
Australian Bluebell occurs in many different habitats including
plantings. These trees are subject to an annual care program as the widely cultivated Bellflowers (Campanula). Australian
Trevor Waller is a bird enthusiast with more than roadsides and lawns. It is widespread throughout the Parklands,
carried out by Parklands arborists, who are responsible for the Bluebell is the smallest flowered Bluebell in Sydney. In NSW it
15 years behind the binoculars. He is a member of and may be found in many lawn areas. The best places to see
unique needs of 250 individual species of trees. occurs predominantly on the coast and tablelands but is
various bird watching clubs in Sydney, including Birds this plant are those open areas of Centennial Park where the
scattered into the western plains. It is found in all Australian
Australia, and conducts the Parklands’ Birdwatcher’s - the removal of 214 tonnes of general waste (including grass is left to grow fairly tall, such as on the sand hills above
states except Western Australia, and also occurs on Lord Howe
Breakfasts each season. The next Birdwatcher’s Breakfast green waste that is recycled as compost and 58 tonnes of the Kensington Pond, near Alison Road.
Island, New Zealand, New Caledonia and New Guinea.
will be held on Sunday 8 February 2009. Please visit recyclable waste collected from the Parklands each year.
Australian Bluebell is a small herb (‘herb’ in the botanical sense Frank Hemmings is curator of the John T. Waterhouse
www.centennialparklands.com.au/whatson for details.
indicates a non-woody plant, as opposed to woody plants such Herbarium at the School of Biological, Earth and
as trees and shrubs), with tufts of leaves near the ground. The Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales.
8 Parklands Summer 2008-09 Parklands Summer 2008-09 9
Foundation Friends
Evergreen Dinner a resounding success Volunteers
Welcome Christine Shergold
complemented by a please visit www.yourparklands.org.au. The Trust is delighted to accept the services of Christine
best practice recycled This event could not have been possible Shergold as our new Volunteer Archivist. Christine responded to
demonstration without the generosity and support of our call for volunteers to work in the Trust's archives. As a long-
garden. It was the first the following: time local resident of Randwick she has regularly enjoyed the
function held at the amenities of the Parklands and is keen to give something back.
Principal Sponsor: Centennial Parklands
new Centennial Christine is a fully qualified archivist and her overall goal is to
Dining.
Parklands Dining and improve the management and storage of the Trust's archives.
guests enjoyed an Major Sponsors: Form Over Function,
Innovative Production Services, Kiehl’s She is currently surveying our archival collection and
evening in a stunning determining a range of tasks to be undertaken by members of a
edible garden created since 1851, Cascade Green, Tamburlaine
Vineyard. volunteer archival team.
by event stylists Form
Over Function. Supporters: Green Tomato Cars, Culligan
Guests took home Water, Vitamin X Advertising, The Alison Thanks Rabobank!
the ingredients and Principle, Climate Friendly.
recipe for their own Raffle Prizes kindly donated by: AWR Four staff from Rabobank Australia’s Corporate Lending Division
artichoke salad as well Wines, Centennial Stables, Earth Food volunteered their time
as garden hand tools Store, Electrolux Home Products, Fuzzy, in August to help with
that were part of the Global Publishing, La Sala, Lexus Australia, weed removal and
Master of Ceremonies James O’Loghlin with Foundation Chair Sarah Whyte lush green table Lloyd Lomas Salon, Marque Restaurant, planting of native
centrepieces. Moore Park Golf, Paperbark Camp, Polo wetland species on
The Centennial Parklands Foundation’s Enterprises, Pratten Boutique, Pure Spirits, Busby’s Island. This is
An evening of exceptional food was
inaugural Evergreen Dinner on Saturday 11 enjoyed by around 280 people, with The Bark Hyatt, Tim Brown Meditation, the second volunteering
October 2008 was a resounding success True Blue Cruises and Walkies. stint by Kellie Fitzgerald,
internationally renowned chef Mark Best,
with more than $60,000 raised towards a David Barraclough, Phil
from Marque Restaurant, delighting people Gift bags courtesy of: Camilla, Culligan
new Education Centre and Recycled Streten, and Scott
with creative ‘slow food’ using locally Water, Form Over Function, Kiehl’s
Garden project in Centennial Parklands. Lewis and they are
sourced organic and biodynamic produce. since 1851.
This was an impressive result given the planning to return
Innovative Production Services brought the Volunteers from Rabobank
turmoil that unfolded on the Australian in 2009!
venue to life by washing the trees and
stock market the day prior to the event.
building in beautiful colour which slowly
changed throughout the evening. Evocative A new era for Visitor Information Volunteers
images of the Park were displayed on With the opening of the Visitor Information counter in the new
oversized plasma screens portraying the Centennial Parklands Dining, the Visitor Centre in the
beauty of the Parklands to guests. Superintendent’s Residence is now closed. We are delighted that
Amongst those at the dinner were Federal volunteer June Murphy will continue her great volunteer work at
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull and the new counter. We also warmly welcome Mike Schapiro to the
former NSW Premiers Nick Greiner and vounteer team.
Neville Wran.
June was a member of the inaugural Visitor Information Team,
The auction of the Port Jackson fig to be established in 2003. The Trust would like to sincerely thank June for
planted in Banksia Way, Centennial Park her commitment and regular involvement over the past five years.
Lucy Turnbull and Nick Greiner with Foundation raised $12,000, with Culligan Water being
Governor Annabelle Bennett Other volunteers that have assisted over the period, and whom
the generous winning bidder.
we would like to extend our sincere thanks, have included: Fay
The Education Centre will provide a To learn more about the success of the Charlotte Ritchie and Tim Gordon from Culligan Water
– winning bidder of the magnificent Port Jackson fig Brown (deceased); Roslyn Elwing; Allan Kauter; Helen Morrison;
“classroom in the Park” and will be Evergreen Dinner and our supporters
Peter Reid; Bella Wedderburn; Ruth White; Elizabeth Wright; and
Robert Hart Jones.
New benefactors The Miles Family
Henry Pollack Foundation
To find out more about dedicating a tree
or to make a donation, please contact the The new Visitor Information counter is open 7 days a week.If have
Optus Mobile Dr Alan Krell and Jake Stretton Foundation on (02) 9339 6699 or visit a few spare hours we are currently recruiting volunteers to help
Gilles & Susan Kryger Audrey Symons www.yourparklands.org.au provide this vital public service in the new hub of the Parklands.
Fox Studios The Griffith Family
Deslie Craigie To find out more on any of these programs please contact the
John Plummer Volunteer Coordinator, Lyn Walker on (02) 9339 6627 or email
The Glowka Family
volunteers@centennialparklands.com.au
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Visitor Information
Please refer to the map insert for locations. The Long Apron at Moore Moore Park Golf B3
Park Golf B3 Par 70, 18-hole Group One Championship
HOW TO GET HERE This bar and restaurant serves quality meals public access golf course. All weather, day-
5 km from the Sydney CBD. Easily accessible
and a full variety of wine and beers. night Driving Range, Putting and Chipping
by bus, train, car, bike or on foot.
Open Wed to Sun, Noon–5.00 pm greens, Pro Shop and School of Golf.
Regular buses from Circular Quay, (02) 9663 1064 Membership now available. (02) 9663 1064
Central Stn, Bondi Jn Stn and surrounding www.mooreparkgolf.com.au www.mooreparkgolf.com.au
suburbs. Trains to Central and Bondi Jn, both
a 30-40 minute walk to the Parklands. RECREATION ACTIVITIES Horse Riding C4 D5
3.6 km horse track; 3.5 ha of fenced grounds
www.131500.info
BBQs and Picnics featuring showjumping, dressage, lunging and
Cycle lanes along Darley Rd, Alison Rd, Free BBQs. First-in first served basis. BYO turf hacking; Equestrian Centre with covered
Anzac Pde, South Dowling St, Cleveland St and portable BBQs with legs permitted (except arenas, hot and cold wash bays and sand rolls.
Federation Way. during total fire bans), portable picnic Riding schools offer lessons, horse hire, pony
equipment permitted. Bookings required for camps, pony parties, pony leads and guided
CAR FREE DAYS groups of 50 or more. BBQs located at A3 park rides. Stabling available.
Last Sunday of every season (February, May, D5 D6 E2 E3 G4 G5 H5 (02) 9332 2809 www.cpequestrian.com.au
August and November).
Cycling and Rollerblading Budapest Riding School 0419 231 391
Next day: 22 February 2008
3.8 km cycle/rollerblade lane on Grand budapestridingschool@aapt.net.au
Dr, Centennial Park. Cycle lanes along
CENTENNIAL PARK GATE TIMES Darley Rd, Alison Rd, Anzac Pde, South Centennial Stables (02) 9360 5650
Centennial Park is accessible to vehicles www.centennialstables.com.au
Dowling St, Cleveland St and Federation Way.
between sunrise and sunset. Musgrave Ave
Off-road cycling circuit for children at Learners Eastside Riding Academy (02) 9360 7521
Gates are closed permanently to cars.
Cycleway. Helmets required. D5 www.eastsideriding.com.au
Primary Gates (Paddington,
Woollahra, Randwick & Robertson Centennial Parklands Cycle Hire F3 Moore Park Riding Stables (02) 9360 8747
Entry Rd) Cnr Hamilton & Grand Drs, in Centennial www.mooreparkstables.com.au
April* to 30 April 6.00 am–6.00 pm Park 0401 357 419
Papillon Riding Stables (02) 8356 9866
May to August 6.30 am–5.30 pm or 0407 224 938 www.papillonriding.com.au
September to October* 6.00 am–6.00 pm Centennial Park Cycles G6
October to April ** 6.00 am–8.00 pm 50 Clovelly Rd, Randwick (02) 9398 5027
WHAT’S ON
* After Daylight Saving ** During Daylight Saving Ranger-guided educational excursions,
Skater HQ D3
In NSW, Daylight Saving will operate from children’s birthday parties, guided tours and
Shop 2154, The Entertainment Quarter,
5 October 2008 to 5 April 2009. workshops, school holiday activities, vacation
Moore Park (02) 9368 0940
Secondary Gates (York Rd, Jervois care programs as well as sports camps,
Ave and Robertson Exit Rd) Playgrounds concerts, festivals and events. (02) 9339 6699
Weekdays 9.00 am–4.00 pm There are five playgrounds catering for a www.centennialparklands.com.au/whatson
Weekends as per Primary Gates range of age groups. A2 D5 E2 E3 H5
ENTERTAINMENT
Govett St Gates Entertainment Quarter D3
Weekdays 9.00 am–Primary Gate closing time Dog Walking
On and off leash dog walking areas. BYO dog Located adjacent to the Fox Professional Studios,
Weekends as per Primary Gates this is a hub for events, concerts, shows, movies,
tidy bags to pick up after your dog. Pick up the
Dogs in the Parklands brochure or visit Farmers markets, bars and dining.
FOOD OUTLETS (02) 8117 6700 www.eqmoorepark.com.au
www.centennialparklands.com.au
Centennial Parklands Dining E3
Incorporating a restaurant, cafe and kiosk. SPORT AND FACILITY HIRE Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall of
Off Banksia Way, Centennial Park. Open 7 Quality sports grounds and facilities for hire for Industries C3
days. Café/Kiosk: 7.30 am–sunset. casual one-off bookings or seasonal www.playbillvenues.com
Restaurant: Noon–3.00 pm competitions. (02) 9339 6699
www.cpdining.com.au
Moonlight Cinema G2
ES Marks Athletics Field B5 www.moonlight.com.au
Centennial Park Mobile Food Van E5 For hire for training or carnivals. 400 m
Light meals, sandwiches, cold drinks, gelato running track, floodlit field and covered stand CONTACT US
and espresso. Open weekends and public with seating for 1000 people. Casual public Visitor Information counter
holidays, 8.00 am–sunset. training, Tue, Wed & Thu, 3.30 pm–8.30 pm. Located adjacent to the Kiosk, off Banksia Way.
The Travelling Barista C4 H5 (02) 9339 6699 Opening hours Monday to Friday:
Sandwiches, wraps, cakes and coffee. Open www.centennialparklands.com.au/sports 9.00 am–4.00pm Saturday, Sunday and Public
weekends and public holidays, 8.00 Holidays: 10.00 am–3.00 pm
am–sunset, at Moore Park and Queens Park. Moore Park Tennis Courts B3 Parklands Office
Tennis court hire, coaching, social Located at the end of Banksia Way behind the
Moore Park Golf Patio Bar B3 competitions, racquet and ball sales and ball
Overlooking the first tee, the outdoor patio playground. Opening hours Monday to Friday.
machine hire. Four floodlit courts. Open 7 8.30 am–5.00 pm
bar serves light meals and drinks. Open 7 days, days, 7.00 am–10.00 pm. 0412 123 456
7.30 am–7.30 pm (Mon to Wed), Information boards containing maps and
7.30 am–6.00 pm (Thu to Fri), brochures are conveniently placed at most
7.30 am–5.00 pm (Sat to Sun) Parklands Sports Centre C4
entry gates and main thoroughfares
(02) 9663 1064 Tennis court hire, coaching, school
throughout the Parklands.
www.mooreparkgolf.com.au holiday camps and competitions.
11 floodlit courts. Open 7 days, t. (02) 9339 6699 I f. (02) 9332 2148
9.00 am–10.00 pm (summer & Mon to Thu after hours emergency. 0412 718 611
in winter) 9.00 am–6.00 pm e. info@centennialparklands.com.au
(Fri in winter) 8.00 am–6.00 pm (winter w. www.centennialparklands.com.au
Printed on Recycled Paper weekends) (02) 9662 7033 a. Locked Bag 15, Paddington NSW 2021
(90% Post Consumer Waste)
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