Hackett Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter - August 2009
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Neighbourhood Watch
Hackett Newsletter
25 Years ACT Neighbourhood Watch. Congratulations! ***Electronic Copies of the Newsletter*** www.nhwact.com.au & http://northcanberra.org.au/
August, 2009
Emergency Attendance Crimestoppers Enquiries 000 13 1444 1800 333 000 6256 7777
Hackett Community Association
Next Meeting Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 7.30pm ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street
The Hackett Community Association met on Tuesday 21 July and discussed a range of issues, including: The realignment of the Majura Parkway and the linkages to the planned expansion of Canberra Airport, the proposal to develop a community garden in Hackett, the Sir John Hackett Essay competition and planning for a community celebration at the Hackett shops later this year. A key item for discussion at our next meeting on the 18 August will be the response from ACT Roads to questions about traffic in Hackett (see page 2). All HCA members are welcome and members of the Hackett community wishing to join can do so at the meeting.
Chair, Newsletter Coordinator Dorothy Mackenzie, 6248 9281 [email protected] Newsletter editor Jochen Zeil: [email protected] Treasurer Pat MacNamara, 6249 1669 Engraver Hillig Volker, 6257 0506
Deadline for next newsletter: Saturday 29 August, 2009
Sponsorship and distribution of this Newsletter is authorized by NHWatch ACT Inc. Ass’n.
North Canberra Community Council Meeting
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 7.30 pm ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street Guest: Tony Gill, ACT Roads Inner North traffic planning Find the agenda at http://northcanberra.org.au/ 1 week before the meeting
Hackett Preschool Annual Fundraising Garage Sale
Saturday 5 September 2009, 10am - 2pm Hackett Preschool Crn Maitland and Mills Street BBQ, live music, cake stall, white elephant, bargains galore. Save your recyclable goodies and drop them off at the Preschool on Sat, 29th August, 9 -11am Or contact Kirsty at ph 6248 6016 or [email protected] Please no electrical or computer parts. Thank you for your support!
*****ACT Neighbourhood Watch turns 25*****
NHW celebrates: Wednesday, 23 September, 7.00 pm at the Hellenic Club, Woden. $30.00 cost of dinner. Please ring Dorothy Mackenzie on 6248 9281, or Patrick McNamara on 6249 1669 if you would like to be involved in a Hackett table at the dinner. *****
AGM of ACT Neighbourhood Watch Inc. Association
Thursday, 13 August at 7.30 pm at the Ainslie Football Club, 52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie. Guest speaker is Deputy CPO, Commander Kevin Zuccatto. All members are warmly invited to attend. Please ring 6248 9281 if you would like to join us.
Social Inclusion of Older Australians
Are you over 60 and live in the inner North? Have Your Say!
Why is it important. Australia has a rapidly ageing population, with 13% of Australia's population aged over 65yr and projected to rise. This has significant implications in the social and economic well-being of older Australians. Northside Community Service would like to ensure the social inclusion of older Australians living in the inner North. What is social inclusion. Social inclusion is about making sure that no one is left out, excluded, or forgotten, in our community. Social inclusion aims to addresses the fact that Australians have certain barriers that prevent them from being part of their community. We need your input. We want you to have your say in the issues that affect your social and economic well-being. Northside Community Service wants to know: 1) What makes it hard for you to be included in your community? 2) What you think needs to be done to help you become more socially connected? 3) What are the strengths of your community and networks to provide you support when you need it? Northside Community Service intends to use the research data and report to improve services and inform future policy and service delivery. We will work to overcome the barriers causing social exclusion and to build on the strengths of our community. How to get involved. Contact us for further information to participate in discussions, interviews or a complete survey. Northside Community Service, Ivana Durcinoska, Phone 6162 2901, Email: [email protected]
Swine Flu
Summary of the talk by Dr Adrian Wright at Holy Cross Anglican Church on July 29, 2009
Influenza has been around for many years and was documented by Hippocrates, 2,400 years ago. It is diagnosed when the patient has a measured fever (of 38 degrees or more) or a good story of fever (eg shivers, rigors, chills or burning up) usually lasting 12-48 hours, a cough or a sore throat. Other symptoms commonly include weakness, lethargy, snuffles, headaches and generalized body aches. Adults can have nausea but usually only children will get any diarrhoea. The patient is contagious for the 24 hours prior to symptoms, and continues to be contagious for a week afterwards. Children may be contagious for 10 to 14 days. A Pandemic is a world -wide outbreak of an infectious disease that spreads rapidly and has occurred about three times each century for the last 300 years. The Spanish Flu (1918-20), Asian flu (1957) and Hong Kong flu (1968) occurred in the last century. The Spanish Flu probably killed 50 100 million people with younger people its primary target like our current Swine flu epidemic. Seasonal Influenza usually kills the old and frail in two epidemics worldwide (Nthn and Sthn Winters) with approximately ½ million deaths per year. Highly contagious Influenza is spread through air borne droplets from coughing and sneezing. These body secretions can live on metal and wood surfaces for a couple of days and in porous things like tissues for 15 minutes. They can survive on dry skin for 15 minutes. In the ACT we are currently in the Protect phase of the epidemic. This recognises that the disease is not so serious to the majority of the population and certain risk groups need the most protection. Rules of simple hygiene should be followed such as washing hands often, using tissues to cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and disposing of them carefully. Soaps and detergents easily decontaminate to help prevent the spread of the virus. Opening doors and windows to help dilute the concentration of virus in the air or sleeping in different bedrooms may help prevent other family members from contracting the infection. Infected people should stay at home for a week. Other members of the family may go to school and work if asymptomatic. Some people exposed to the virus may become carriers and pass it on in the first 24 48 hours, but may be protected by their own immune system. Swine Flu is a mild illness. There were 647 proven cases in ACT as of 27/7/09 and 50 deaths Australia wide. It often comes in waves and those people not infected in the first wave may contract it in the 2nd or 3rd wave and these subsequent waves may not be as bad as the first, presuming the virus doesn't mutate in the mean time. If you have the symptoms of 'flu you should contact your Doctor or Flu clinic attached alongside the ED departments of our two hospitals to receive the anti viral medication that can suppress the disease, in the first 48 hours. Most people with these symptoms will not have nasal swabs to prove the infection, as it will be presumed. The groups most at risk of serious illness or complications include those with underlying respiratory (eg asthma), cardiac (eg heart failure or valvular heart disease) or metabolic diseases (eg diabetes, renal failure), the morbidly obese and pregnant women, The important message is to stay home if you are sick, pay particular attention to general hygiene, especially washing of hands and preventing droplet spread with disposable tissues or masks and seek medical attention promptly if concerned or in one of the high risk groups. Dorothy Mackenzie
Sir John Hackett Essay Competition
Get Your Entries in Soon!
A reminder to all young people living in Hackett and in school years 5-12 that the Sir John Hackett Essay Competition closes in mid August All young people living in Hackett and in school years 5-12 are invited to enter this competition being held by the Hackett Community Association with the support of local schools and the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Essays should be: 250-500 words long for Years 5-6; approximately 600 words for Years 7-8; 900-1000 words for Years 9-10 and 1000-1200 words for Years 11-12. The topic is: “The person after whom your street in Hackett is named”. Where the street is named after more than one person (eg. Rivett Street) you can choose which person to write about. Prizes and certificates will be offered for the best essays. Winning entries may, with the agreement of the entrant, be placed on the Australian Dictionary of Biography website and/or in the Hackett 50 year book. Entries are to be in triplicate with the covering form by early August. The form is available at local schools, at the Hackett IGA and can be downloaded from the Hackett website at http://northcanberra.org.au/suburbs/hackett/ The contact for the competition is the HCA Chair, James Walker, who can be reached on 6247 0951 or mail PO. Box 198, Civic Square, ACT, 2608.
Roads ACT Rules out Pedestrian Crossing on Madigan Street
Over the last couple of years the Hackett Community Association has been discussing with Roads ACT the need for a pedestrian crossing on Madigan Street near the shops. Residents have been concerned about the volume and speed of the traffic on Madigan Street during the morning peak period. This is of particular concern for older residents in the suburb. Roads ACT has now formally responded “Roads ACT undertook a Roads safety Audit in some locations in Hackett and Watson in June 2009 and a possible pedestrian crossing on Madigan Street near the Hackett Shop was assessed in the audit. The audit shows that the traffic in Madigan Street is not a concentrated platoon and there are frequent gaps in the stream that provide opportunity for pedestrians to cross. This is in addition to the wide median which provides which enables pedestrians to cross in two stages. Considering the outcome of the audit report, the location near the shop does not meet the requirement for a formal pedestrian crossing as indicated in Australia Standard.” The Hackett Community Association would like to hear from residents if they are still concerned about the lack of a pedestrian crossing and if they would like the Association to pursue this matter. Please ring James Walker on 6247 0951 or email: [email protected].
Crime In Other City Suburbs
Assault Suburb Ainslie 1 1 Campbell Dickson 1 0 Downer Hackett 1 2 O'Connor 1 Reid Turner 1 0 Watson Burglary
June 2009
Criminal Damage Total
Motor Vehicle Other theft
House Numbers
Is your house number effective? Can it be seen and read on a dark night? Effectiveness is largely determined by three factors: size, contrast, and location. As a general guide, numbers should be at least 75 mm (3 inches) high if located on the house itself, or 100 mm (4 inches) when painted on a driveway or kerb. For maximum visibility, there should be strong contrast between the number and its background, for example, black numbers on a white background. Contrast is further improved if the numbers are in a thick, wide font. As to location, it should be somewhere easily seen from the street, such as the letterbox, the driveway, or on the house itself. Many houses show their number in two or more places. Placing a number where it will be illuminated by a front light is a good idea, provided it is visible from the road. The door itself is not good because the number will not be visible if the door is open. Numbers can be difficult to read if they are too small, too low on the house, or if they are covered by garden foliage. Lack of contrast can make numbers almost invisible at night. This is particularly a problem with bronze and silver numbers, if numbers have been painted over the same colour as the house, or where numbers are simply engraved in wood or stone. Last, “fancy” numbers are a problem, including numbers shown in roman numerals, numbers written in text, numbers written vertically or at an angle, “sixes” that look like “eights”, and “ones” that look like “sevens”. Good house numbering improves neighbourhood security, because it can reduce the response time of ambulances and other emergency services. They don't waste time looking for addresses. Next time you are outside on a dark night, check to see how easy it is to find and read your house number.
4 4 3 2 0 5 1 0 3
Street name
4 4 0 1 0 6 1 1 2
6 5 21 0 2 0 6 5 7
Start date
8 3 16 6 0 11 8 14 6
23 17 41 9 3 24 17 21 18
Hackett Crime June, 2009
Offence Type End date
Assault Other theft Other theft
HADDON STREET SELWYN STREET HARRIS STREET
21/06/2009 05/06/2009 27/06/2009
21/06/2009 09/06/2009 27/06/2009
Volunteers Make National Tree Day a Success
Community planting on Sunday, 2 August 2009
Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) celebrated National Tree Day on Sunday 2 August with a major tree planting on the Majura paddock. More than 140 people joined in on the celebration, having a good time and planting over 300 trees. A range of trees were planted, including Yellow box, Red gum, Apple box and Brittle gum. It was a classic Canberra winter day, clear and cool, but people got into the spirit and quickly warmed up. It was especially encouraging to see so many children participate. The Minister for Planning, Andrew Barr, helped to demonstrate how to plant the seedlings, and was later joined by Ms Caroline Le Couteur (ACT Greens) and Senator Gary Humphries. Thanks to all who helped to make the event a success, and in particular to the Rotary Club of Canberra North, who provided a free BBQ for all participants. Photographs (from top): Andrew Barr and Patrick Miller of Hackett assist FoMM coordinator Waltraud Pix with a demonstration on how to plant a tree and have great fun; the North Canberra Rotary Club runs the BBQ and students, parents and teachers of the Blue Gum School Wild Cherries and Ironbark classes celebrate after having planted more then 100 trees on National Tree School Day.
Friends of Mount Majura Horehound Blitz
Sunday 16 August, 12.00 - 4.00pm Meet at the Hackett reservoir off Rivett / French Streets Please bring your favourite weeding tool, household gloves with long cuffs or garden gloves and sun protection. Help remove a serious ground cover weed in the vicinity of the National Tree Day planting sites. Give as little or as much time as you like. You will make a difference! Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or visit www.majura.org
Friends of Mount Majura Expert Guided Tree Walk
Join local ecologist Michael Doherty for a gentle walk to discover the trees growing on Mount Majura. Sunday 23 August 1.00 - 3.00pm Nature park entrance Mackenzie St. Bring a gold coin for tree guides More info: www.majura.org
DAVID MCREYNOLDS
Your local Plumber (Lic.No 662)
Watson Pharmacy
QCPP accredited
Pharmacy needs Post Office, Newsagency, Gifts Hire: Wheel chairs, walking frames Scripts: Free pick-up & delivery Seniors' Discount
NO CALL OUT FEE FOR HACKETT CUSTOMERS For all your plumbing, draining and gas-fitting needs
Blocked Drains Extensions Maintenance New Work Repairs
Open: 8.30 to 6.00 (Mon-Fri) 8.30 to 12.30 (Sat)
Pharmacy: 62411506 Post Office: 62411505 Fax: 6241 3787
98 Rivett Street HACKETT Phone: 6247 8464 Mobile: 0418 160 521
ENAMEL PAINTERS, MAINTENANCE AND DECORATORS
For all your painting and maintenance INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Obligation free quotes call Stratos Parascus on 0413086348 or 62577752 40 Rivett Street
[email protected]
Meg's Toy Box:
a volunteer-run community toy library, provides toys at a minimal hire fee for children up to 6 years of age. Hours: Wed 10am-noon, Sat 2pm-4pm. Located at the back of St Margaret's Uniting Church, corner Antill St and Phillip Ave, Hackett. Phone Helen 0416 568 024, or just drop in.
Ailean OnLine
PC’s; LAPTOP’S; SERVERS; NETWORKS
ADVICE, REPAIRS, DESIGN & HELP Broadband, Internet phones (VoIP) Office or Home Networks
37 Years experience. Business established 17 years.
[email protected]
P: 6101 8362 F: 6161 4758 E: [email protected] OFFICE: 18 Bragg Street HACKETT
Northside Electrics Pty Ltd
Ceiling Lights Exhaust Fans Garages Extensions
80 Rivett St Hackett ACT 2602
NO CALL OUT FEE FOR HACKETT CUSTOMERS
All work Guaranteed
Open Tues, Wed, Fri; 9 am—5pm
(02) 6249 1949 Nev Davis Licensed Contractor 0412 741 172
BRAY FENCING
Chainwire Flagpoles Fully Insured Colorbond Rural Fencing Free Quotes
Garment Altering & Repairing Service
open seven days 20 Gilbert Street Hackett
324 Antill St Hackett ACT (since 1965) P (02) 6248 0303 M 0428 480 303 F (02) 6249 8228 [email protected]
Wanted: Zone Leaders Hackett Neighbourhood Watch needs people to volunteer as zone leaders and to fill temporary vacancies while zone leaders are sick or on holidays. The job is easy, and involves delivering newsletters to between 20 and 30 homes once a month. To volunteer, please contact Dorothy on 6248 9281 or Patrick on 6249 1669.
Hackett Newsletter
25 Years ACT Neighbourhood Watch. Congratulations! ***Electronic Copies of the Newsletter*** www.nhwact.com.au & http://northcanberra.org.au/
August, 2009
Emergency Attendance Crimestoppers Enquiries 000 13 1444 1800 333 000 6256 7777
Hackett Community Association
Next Meeting Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 7.30pm ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street
The Hackett Community Association met on Tuesday 21 July and discussed a range of issues, including: The realignment of the Majura Parkway and the linkages to the planned expansion of Canberra Airport, the proposal to develop a community garden in Hackett, the Sir John Hackett Essay competition and planning for a community celebration at the Hackett shops later this year. A key item for discussion at our next meeting on the 18 August will be the response from ACT Roads to questions about traffic in Hackett (see page 2). All HCA members are welcome and members of the Hackett community wishing to join can do so at the meeting.
Chair, Newsletter Coordinator Dorothy Mackenzie, 6248 9281 [email protected] Newsletter editor Jochen Zeil: [email protected] Treasurer Pat MacNamara, 6249 1669 Engraver Hillig Volker, 6257 0506
Deadline for next newsletter: Saturday 29 August, 2009
Sponsorship and distribution of this Newsletter is authorized by NHWatch ACT Inc. Ass’n.
North Canberra Community Council Meeting
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 7.30 pm ACT Sports House, 100 Maitland Street Guest: Tony Gill, ACT Roads Inner North traffic planning Find the agenda at http://northcanberra.org.au/ 1 week before the meeting
Hackett Preschool Annual Fundraising Garage Sale
Saturday 5 September 2009, 10am - 2pm Hackett Preschool Crn Maitland and Mills Street BBQ, live music, cake stall, white elephant, bargains galore. Save your recyclable goodies and drop them off at the Preschool on Sat, 29th August, 9 -11am Or contact Kirsty at ph 6248 6016 or [email protected] Please no electrical or computer parts. Thank you for your support!
*****ACT Neighbourhood Watch turns 25*****
NHW celebrates: Wednesday, 23 September, 7.00 pm at the Hellenic Club, Woden. $30.00 cost of dinner. Please ring Dorothy Mackenzie on 6248 9281, or Patrick McNamara on 6249 1669 if you would like to be involved in a Hackett table at the dinner. *****
AGM of ACT Neighbourhood Watch Inc. Association
Thursday, 13 August at 7.30 pm at the Ainslie Football Club, 52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie. Guest speaker is Deputy CPO, Commander Kevin Zuccatto. All members are warmly invited to attend. Please ring 6248 9281 if you would like to join us.
Social Inclusion of Older Australians
Are you over 60 and live in the inner North? Have Your Say!
Why is it important. Australia has a rapidly ageing population, with 13% of Australia's population aged over 65yr and projected to rise. This has significant implications in the social and economic well-being of older Australians. Northside Community Service would like to ensure the social inclusion of older Australians living in the inner North. What is social inclusion. Social inclusion is about making sure that no one is left out, excluded, or forgotten, in our community. Social inclusion aims to addresses the fact that Australians have certain barriers that prevent them from being part of their community. We need your input. We want you to have your say in the issues that affect your social and economic well-being. Northside Community Service wants to know: 1) What makes it hard for you to be included in your community? 2) What you think needs to be done to help you become more socially connected? 3) What are the strengths of your community and networks to provide you support when you need it? Northside Community Service intends to use the research data and report to improve services and inform future policy and service delivery. We will work to overcome the barriers causing social exclusion and to build on the strengths of our community. How to get involved. Contact us for further information to participate in discussions, interviews or a complete survey. Northside Community Service, Ivana Durcinoska, Phone 6162 2901, Email: [email protected]
Swine Flu
Summary of the talk by Dr Adrian Wright at Holy Cross Anglican Church on July 29, 2009
Influenza has been around for many years and was documented by Hippocrates, 2,400 years ago. It is diagnosed when the patient has a measured fever (of 38 degrees or more) or a good story of fever (eg shivers, rigors, chills or burning up) usually lasting 12-48 hours, a cough or a sore throat. Other symptoms commonly include weakness, lethargy, snuffles, headaches and generalized body aches. Adults can have nausea but usually only children will get any diarrhoea. The patient is contagious for the 24 hours prior to symptoms, and continues to be contagious for a week afterwards. Children may be contagious for 10 to 14 days. A Pandemic is a world -wide outbreak of an infectious disease that spreads rapidly and has occurred about three times each century for the last 300 years. The Spanish Flu (1918-20), Asian flu (1957) and Hong Kong flu (1968) occurred in the last century. The Spanish Flu probably killed 50 100 million people with younger people its primary target like our current Swine flu epidemic. Seasonal Influenza usually kills the old and frail in two epidemics worldwide (Nthn and Sthn Winters) with approximately ½ million deaths per year. Highly contagious Influenza is spread through air borne droplets from coughing and sneezing. These body secretions can live on metal and wood surfaces for a couple of days and in porous things like tissues for 15 minutes. They can survive on dry skin for 15 minutes. In the ACT we are currently in the Protect phase of the epidemic. This recognises that the disease is not so serious to the majority of the population and certain risk groups need the most protection. Rules of simple hygiene should be followed such as washing hands often, using tissues to cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing and disposing of them carefully. Soaps and detergents easily decontaminate to help prevent the spread of the virus. Opening doors and windows to help dilute the concentration of virus in the air or sleeping in different bedrooms may help prevent other family members from contracting the infection. Infected people should stay at home for a week. Other members of the family may go to school and work if asymptomatic. Some people exposed to the virus may become carriers and pass it on in the first 24 48 hours, but may be protected by their own immune system. Swine Flu is a mild illness. There were 647 proven cases in ACT as of 27/7/09 and 50 deaths Australia wide. It often comes in waves and those people not infected in the first wave may contract it in the 2nd or 3rd wave and these subsequent waves may not be as bad as the first, presuming the virus doesn't mutate in the mean time. If you have the symptoms of 'flu you should contact your Doctor or Flu clinic attached alongside the ED departments of our two hospitals to receive the anti viral medication that can suppress the disease, in the first 48 hours. Most people with these symptoms will not have nasal swabs to prove the infection, as it will be presumed. The groups most at risk of serious illness or complications include those with underlying respiratory (eg asthma), cardiac (eg heart failure or valvular heart disease) or metabolic diseases (eg diabetes, renal failure), the morbidly obese and pregnant women, The important message is to stay home if you are sick, pay particular attention to general hygiene, especially washing of hands and preventing droplet spread with disposable tissues or masks and seek medical attention promptly if concerned or in one of the high risk groups. Dorothy Mackenzie
Sir John Hackett Essay Competition
Get Your Entries in Soon!
A reminder to all young people living in Hackett and in school years 5-12 that the Sir John Hackett Essay Competition closes in mid August All young people living in Hackett and in school years 5-12 are invited to enter this competition being held by the Hackett Community Association with the support of local schools and the Australian Dictionary of Biography. Essays should be: 250-500 words long for Years 5-6; approximately 600 words for Years 7-8; 900-1000 words for Years 9-10 and 1000-1200 words for Years 11-12. The topic is: “The person after whom your street in Hackett is named”. Where the street is named after more than one person (eg. Rivett Street) you can choose which person to write about. Prizes and certificates will be offered for the best essays. Winning entries may, with the agreement of the entrant, be placed on the Australian Dictionary of Biography website and/or in the Hackett 50 year book. Entries are to be in triplicate with the covering form by early August. The form is available at local schools, at the Hackett IGA and can be downloaded from the Hackett website at http://northcanberra.org.au/suburbs/hackett/ The contact for the competition is the HCA Chair, James Walker, who can be reached on 6247 0951 or mail PO. Box 198, Civic Square, ACT, 2608.
Roads ACT Rules out Pedestrian Crossing on Madigan Street
Over the last couple of years the Hackett Community Association has been discussing with Roads ACT the need for a pedestrian crossing on Madigan Street near the shops. Residents have been concerned about the volume and speed of the traffic on Madigan Street during the morning peak period. This is of particular concern for older residents in the suburb. Roads ACT has now formally responded “Roads ACT undertook a Roads safety Audit in some locations in Hackett and Watson in June 2009 and a possible pedestrian crossing on Madigan Street near the Hackett Shop was assessed in the audit. The audit shows that the traffic in Madigan Street is not a concentrated platoon and there are frequent gaps in the stream that provide opportunity for pedestrians to cross. This is in addition to the wide median which provides which enables pedestrians to cross in two stages. Considering the outcome of the audit report, the location near the shop does not meet the requirement for a formal pedestrian crossing as indicated in Australia Standard.” The Hackett Community Association would like to hear from residents if they are still concerned about the lack of a pedestrian crossing and if they would like the Association to pursue this matter. Please ring James Walker on 6247 0951 or email: [email protected].
Crime In Other City Suburbs
Assault Suburb Ainslie 1 1 Campbell Dickson 1 0 Downer Hackett 1 2 O'Connor 1 Reid Turner 1 0 Watson Burglary
June 2009
Criminal Damage Total
Motor Vehicle Other theft
House Numbers
Is your house number effective? Can it be seen and read on a dark night? Effectiveness is largely determined by three factors: size, contrast, and location. As a general guide, numbers should be at least 75 mm (3 inches) high if located on the house itself, or 100 mm (4 inches) when painted on a driveway or kerb. For maximum visibility, there should be strong contrast between the number and its background, for example, black numbers on a white background. Contrast is further improved if the numbers are in a thick, wide font. As to location, it should be somewhere easily seen from the street, such as the letterbox, the driveway, or on the house itself. Many houses show their number in two or more places. Placing a number where it will be illuminated by a front light is a good idea, provided it is visible from the road. The door itself is not good because the number will not be visible if the door is open. Numbers can be difficult to read if they are too small, too low on the house, or if they are covered by garden foliage. Lack of contrast can make numbers almost invisible at night. This is particularly a problem with bronze and silver numbers, if numbers have been painted over the same colour as the house, or where numbers are simply engraved in wood or stone. Last, “fancy” numbers are a problem, including numbers shown in roman numerals, numbers written in text, numbers written vertically or at an angle, “sixes” that look like “eights”, and “ones” that look like “sevens”. Good house numbering improves neighbourhood security, because it can reduce the response time of ambulances and other emergency services. They don't waste time looking for addresses. Next time you are outside on a dark night, check to see how easy it is to find and read your house number.
4 4 3 2 0 5 1 0 3
Street name
4 4 0 1 0 6 1 1 2
6 5 21 0 2 0 6 5 7
Start date
8 3 16 6 0 11 8 14 6
23 17 41 9 3 24 17 21 18
Hackett Crime June, 2009
Offence Type End date
Assault Other theft Other theft
HADDON STREET SELWYN STREET HARRIS STREET
21/06/2009 05/06/2009 27/06/2009
21/06/2009 09/06/2009 27/06/2009
Volunteers Make National Tree Day a Success
Community planting on Sunday, 2 August 2009
Friends of Mount Majura (FoMM) celebrated National Tree Day on Sunday 2 August with a major tree planting on the Majura paddock. More than 140 people joined in on the celebration, having a good time and planting over 300 trees. A range of trees were planted, including Yellow box, Red gum, Apple box and Brittle gum. It was a classic Canberra winter day, clear and cool, but people got into the spirit and quickly warmed up. It was especially encouraging to see so many children participate. The Minister for Planning, Andrew Barr, helped to demonstrate how to plant the seedlings, and was later joined by Ms Caroline Le Couteur (ACT Greens) and Senator Gary Humphries. Thanks to all who helped to make the event a success, and in particular to the Rotary Club of Canberra North, who provided a free BBQ for all participants. Photographs (from top): Andrew Barr and Patrick Miller of Hackett assist FoMM coordinator Waltraud Pix with a demonstration on how to plant a tree and have great fun; the North Canberra Rotary Club runs the BBQ and students, parents and teachers of the Blue Gum School Wild Cherries and Ironbark classes celebrate after having planted more then 100 trees on National Tree School Day.
Friends of Mount Majura Horehound Blitz
Sunday 16 August, 12.00 - 4.00pm Meet at the Hackett reservoir off Rivett / French Streets Please bring your favourite weeding tool, household gloves with long cuffs or garden gloves and sun protection. Help remove a serious ground cover weed in the vicinity of the National Tree Day planting sites. Give as little or as much time as you like. You will make a difference! Enquiries: ph 6247 7515 or visit www.majura.org
Friends of Mount Majura Expert Guided Tree Walk
Join local ecologist Michael Doherty for a gentle walk to discover the trees growing on Mount Majura. Sunday 23 August 1.00 - 3.00pm Nature park entrance Mackenzie St. Bring a gold coin for tree guides More info: www.majura.org
DAVID MCREYNOLDS
Your local Plumber (Lic.No 662)
Watson Pharmacy
QCPP accredited
Pharmacy needs Post Office, Newsagency, Gifts Hire: Wheel chairs, walking frames Scripts: Free pick-up & delivery Seniors' Discount
NO CALL OUT FEE FOR HACKETT CUSTOMERS For all your plumbing, draining and gas-fitting needs
Blocked Drains Extensions Maintenance New Work Repairs
Open: 8.30 to 6.00 (Mon-Fri) 8.30 to 12.30 (Sat)
Pharmacy: 62411506 Post Office: 62411505 Fax: 6241 3787
98 Rivett Street HACKETT Phone: 6247 8464 Mobile: 0418 160 521
ENAMEL PAINTERS, MAINTENANCE AND DECORATORS
For all your painting and maintenance INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Obligation free quotes call Stratos Parascus on 0413086348 or 62577752 40 Rivett Street
[email protected]
Meg's Toy Box:
a volunteer-run community toy library, provides toys at a minimal hire fee for children up to 6 years of age. Hours: Wed 10am-noon, Sat 2pm-4pm. Located at the back of St Margaret's Uniting Church, corner Antill St and Phillip Ave, Hackett. Phone Helen 0416 568 024, or just drop in.
Ailean OnLine
PC’s; LAPTOP’S; SERVERS; NETWORKS
ADVICE, REPAIRS, DESIGN & HELP Broadband, Internet phones (VoIP) Office or Home Networks
37 Years experience. Business established 17 years.
[email protected]
P: 6101 8362 F: 6161 4758 E: [email protected] OFFICE: 18 Bragg Street HACKETT
Northside Electrics Pty Ltd
Ceiling Lights Exhaust Fans Garages Extensions
80 Rivett St Hackett ACT 2602
NO CALL OUT FEE FOR HACKETT CUSTOMERS
All work Guaranteed
Open Tues, Wed, Fri; 9 am—5pm
(02) 6249 1949 Nev Davis Licensed Contractor 0412 741 172
BRAY FENCING
Chainwire Flagpoles Fully Insured Colorbond Rural Fencing Free Quotes
Garment Altering & Repairing Service
open seven days 20 Gilbert Street Hackett
324 Antill St Hackett ACT (since 1965) P (02) 6248 0303 M 0428 480 303 F (02) 6249 8228 [email protected]
Wanted: Zone Leaders Hackett Neighbourhood Watch needs people to volunteer as zone leaders and to fill temporary vacancies while zone leaders are sick or on holidays. The job is easy, and involves delivering newsletters to between 20 and 30 homes once a month. To volunteer, please contact Dorothy on 6248 9281 or Patrick on 6249 1669.
