Australian Financial Review Report (1 February 2009) on the anticipated shake up of Eastern Seabord Ports with entry of Hutchison at Brisbane and Port Botany and possible entry in Melbourne.

Over 240 people celebrated the Receveur Anniversary mass.  Fr Paul Smith OFM Minister Provincial, Francisan Friars Holy Spirit Province delivered the Homily.  Mass was con-celebrated by Father Laurie Cauchi, Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s Malabar, Father Jan Chrzczonowicz, Chaplain to the Francophone Catholic Community, amd Father Paul Ghanem, Vocations Director for the Franciscan Friars.   The first reader was Steve Caulfield from St Andrews. Also from St Andrews was June London, the commentator and organiser Lee Leo.

Photos(L-R)  Musicians graveside;  Michael Daley ( local member and Patron of the Friends of the Laperouse Museum) reading the Prayers of the Faithful; procession to the graveside.

Our Federal,State and Local Government Representatives and the areas they represent:

Kingsford Smith (NSW)

The Hon Peter Garrett AM, MP (Labour)

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts,PO Box 6022,House of Representatives,Parliament House,Canberra ACT 2600, Tel: (02) 6277 7640,Fax: (02) 6273 6101  peter.garrett.mp@aph.gov.au

Maroubra Office:Level 6 Maroubra Gateway Building,806-812 Anzac Pde,Maroubra NSW 2035;Postal Address:PO Box 249,Maroubra NSW 2035

Tel: (02) 9349 6007 Fax: (02) 9349 8089

Electoral Division of Maroubra (NSW)

The Hon Mr Michael Daley, MP ( Labour)

Title: NSW Minister for Police

Online: Michael.Daley@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Maroubra Office: Level 7 Maroubra Gateway Building, 806-812 Anzac Pde, Maroubra NSW 2035

SOUTH WARD COUNCILLORS:

Councillor Robert Belleli (Liberal, Deputy Mayor)
C/- Randwick City Council;  robert.belleli@randwick.nsw.gov.au ; 9314 3961/0407 466 174
Councillor Charles Matthews (No Parking Meters)
C/- Randwick City Council;  charles.matthews@randwick.nsw.gov.au ;  9962 4724
Councillor Alan White (Labour)
11 Lindsay Street, Phillip Bay NSW 2036, alan.white@randwick.nsw.gov.au , 0407 251 534/ Fax 9311 2819

Link to YouTube with Ed Duyker talking about his book on Labillardière.

Billardiera scandens named in honour of Labillardière is found in the National Park at La Perouse.

The La Perouse Precinct meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at Prince Henry Community Centre -  except in January when there is no meeting and October when the meeting is shifted to the second Monday because of the Public Holiday.  The final meeting for the year is the Precinct Christmas Party.

Dates for 2010 are as follows:

Feb 1, March 1, April 12, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 11, November 1, December 6

Full Details about the Precinct

Malabar to Little Bay Stockland Challenge - Sunday 21 February 2010

The swim is a fundraiser for Rainbow Club Australia, a registered non-profit charity providing swimming and water activities for young people with disabilities.  The organisation offers a supportive network for the children and their families to discover new horizons.  For more information, please visit website at www.rainbowclubaust.com.au. 

LINK TO WEBSITE:

The Randwick–Botany Harriers Athletics Club Inc and White Saville Pty Ltd will conduct the Yarra Bay Fun Run and Walk. The event will commence at the amenities block in Yarra Bay Park at 6:00 am and travel along the following route: from the bike path around Yarra Bay Park to the Bicentennial Park car park in Military Road, enter onto Military Road (through the new car park), proceed along Military Road to Prince of Wales Drive, veer left onto Prince of Wales Drive, proceed along the pathway in Prince of Wales Drive to the end, turning at the end of Prince Of Wales Drive and proceeding
around the traffic island, continue back along the pathway in Prince of Wales Drive to Military Road, proceed along Military Road past the new Bicentennial Park car park to the Cemetery flower shop, turn right onto concrete bike path in front of the Cemetery flower shop, continue along the new bike path that follows along the Cemetery fence then back to the start/finish line at the amenities block, at approximately 1:00pm.

 Venue:  La Perouse Headland.  Choir and Altar on verandah of Laperouse Museum.

Receveur Mass organised by St Andrews, Malabar,  commences at 11.00.  Randwick City Council sponsors a marquee and chairs are provided.  Friends of the Laperouse Museum and Rotary provide assistance.

For more information on Receveur see ‘People and Places’  entry at right.