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THE
COUNTRY
WOMAN Volume 60 No 02 April 2021
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Primary Product 2021: Rice
For all Women of NSW and the ACT
Country Women’s Association of NSW Contacts
State Office State President State Vice President Hospital Support
Level 2, 244 Coward St Stephanie Stanhope Ann Adams, OAM Committee Secretary
Mascot NSW 2020 Ph: 0429 161 038 Ph: 0428 387 753 Susan Hutchison
PO Box 222 president@cwaofnsw.org.au cannoel@bigpond.com Ph: 02 6554 2185
Mascot NSW 1460 susan.hutchison@bigpond.
State Honorary Secretary State Vice President
Ph: 02 8337 0200 com
Margaret Breust Judy Houghton
Fax: 02 8338 1595
secretary@cwaofnsw.org.au Ph: 02 6342 3205 Agricultural &
info@cwaofnsw.org.au
0424 685 789 judy.houghton01@gmail.com Environmental Committee
Honorary Editor Chief Executive Officer Secretary
State Honorary Treasurer
Sue-Ellen Hogan Danica Leys Robin Godwin
Anne Kotz
PO Box 1070 Ph: 02 6888 5647
Ph: 0428 511 948 Cultural Committee
Tamworth NSW 2340 robin.godwin@bigpond.com
treasurer@cwaofnsw.org.au Secretary
sueellen.hogan@gmail.com
0409 929 632 State International Officer Yvonne Davis “The Land” Cookery
Lyn Braico 31 Tripoli Way Committee Secretary
Communications and Albion Park NSW 2527 Mary Hollingworth
Ph: 02 9487 2665
advertising Ph: 02 4256 4541 Ph: 0429 345 255
intl.cwaofnsw@gmail.com
Leah Gaskell noddydavis54@gmail.com tinkernanny@outlook.com
Ph: 02 8337 0200 State Agricultural &
communications@cwaofnsw. Environmental Officer Show Catering Committee Social Issues Committee
org.au Tanya Jolly Secretary Secretary
Ph: 02 6975 6240 Tracey Bonfante Elizabeth O’Dwyer
Association Patron Ph: 0402 508 856
allawah@bordernet.com.au Ph: 0421 452 646
Her Excellency the tippee165@hotmail.com elizabethmarynash@
Honourable Margaret State Social Issues Officer
Handicraft Committee hotmail.com
Beazley AC QC, Governor of Bronwyn Dunston
Secretary
New South Wales Ph: 02 6576 4070
Pam Wright
bronwyn_dunston@dodo.
Ph: 02 6767 1044
com.au
pamwright23@hotmail.com
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Cover: Rice field
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Contents
State President’s Letter 4
CEO’s Report 5
News from February Executive 6
Rice 8
Committee Reports 10
Handicraft Schedule 13
Conference Program 2021 16
8
Additional Conference Info 17
Setting goals—even in a pandemic 19
13
State Office Bearer Nominations 21
Advocacy Update 24
Sudoku 25
Welcome New Members 26 1
Parthenium weed 27
Celebrations 28
From our Branches 29
From our Groups 33
Letters 33 19 27
From the Editor
Last month, many of our Branches we cannot ignore the impact that the submission about the Evans
joined women around the world in our organisation has made to our Head Units Committee was
celebrating International Women’s communities, our state and the erroneously placed under the Evans
Day. This year’s theme “Choose to nation. From the amazing team at Head Branch. The Committee is
Challenge” resonates strongly with State Office, the State Executive actually a Committee of the Far
the work of the CWA. and all the hard-working women in North Group, not the Evans Head
our branches across NSW and ACT, Branch. I apologise for this error
For nearly 100 years, the CWA
we should be so proud to celebrate and congratulate the Committee
of NSW has been choosing to
the difference our collective and members for the wonderful
challenge the issues, policies and
individual voice is making. work they do in maintaining and
situations for the betterment of
improving these units and servicing
women, children and communities. Finally, a correction and apology
the residents.
As we recognise the achievements, to one group of these amazing
diversity, strength and resilience, women. In the February journal, Sue-Ellen Hogan, Hon Editor
The Country Woman April 2021 3
State President’s Letter
to see the renovations they have had Hunter River, Wanthella, Northern
done to their rooms, a credit to the Tablelands, Far North Coast, North
Branch. It was then on to Lismore Coast and Mid North Coast before
for a Facts day with Anne Kotz and Conference. Thank you to everyone
Margaret Breust, thank you for the who has offered me accommodation
hospitality that was shown. as I travel. Thanks also to those who
organised the events I attended
With the changing of the seasons and
and allowed for me to rest between
the breaking of the drought, CWA of
events.
NSW made the decision to wrap up
the drought support scheme. After I look forward to meeting many of
three years and almost $19 million you at Conference. I do hope that
22nd April marked the 99th
in assistance to farming families members will have an incredibly
birthday of the Country Women’s
the scheme officially ceased on 12th happy and rewarding time, and that
Association of New South Wales.
March. decisions made will be in the best
Many difficulties have confronted
interests of our Association.
the Association through the years, I represented CWAA at Government
and it has always been able to march House in Canberra where I accepted “Everybody can be great…because
steadily forward. a defibrillator from St John’s anybody can serve. You don’t have
Ambulance. CWAA was one of ten to have a college degree to serve. You
So we look with optimism to the
not-for-profit organisations that don’t have to make your subject and
future. An optimist clears away
were presented with a defibrillator. verb agree to serve. You only need a
difficulties and is generally successful
This will be given to the Northern heart full of grace. A soul generated by
in life because of a positive approach
Territory CWA. While in Sydney love.”—Martin Luther King Jr.
in attacking problems. A pessimist
I participated in a CWAA Zoom
who expects the worst is often
defeated by a gloomy attitude.
meeting.
I am continuing to visit as many
Stephanie
Optimism is a belief that “something”
Groups as I can. I 1am looking to visit
good will happen. “Something” is
hard to define because it cannot
be touched, tasted, felt or seen Postage Increase
physically. The outlook of an optimist
Postage rates for the CWA shop have increased to cover the cost of
is a state of mind and is personified
postage and packaging. The new postage rates commenced on 10th
by someone who has that intangible
April 2021.
“something” engendered by faith
in others. These people give others Postage weights cost
confidence and are “builders”—not
“wreckers” of human character. We 1g-80g (eg badges, badge ribbons) $3.50
all need to look to become builders.
81g–500g $10.00
Once again, we travelled to
Dubbo for our Executive meeting. 501 g–1 kg $13.50
Unfortunately, we are still unable to
hold Executive meetings in Sydney Over 1 kg–3 kg $16.50
due to COVID-19 spatial restrictions.
Over 3kg–5kg $20.00
The motions going to Conference
were finalised, this does not include Over 5 kg–10 kg $23.50
any Constitutional motions as
these will be held over for the 2022 Over 10 kg–15 kg $34.00
Conference.
Over 15 kg–20 kg $39.00
Whilst in Dubbo we visited the Royal
Flying Doctor Service Base; if you Box of Cookbooks $34.00
are in the region, it is well worth a
visit. The display shows how much To download an order form which calculates postage, go to www.
regional, rural and remote Australia cwaofnsw.org.au/orderform.
depends on this service. If shopping online ensure you sign in—do not create a new account.
From Dubbo, I travelled to Millthorpe Contact State Office if you need assistance.
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CEO’s Report
This edition of the journal has a lot is well underway for the Royal
of information about Conference Easter Show CWA Tea Rooms. The
included within it. If you are Show Catering Committee does
attending Conference, please take an amazing job coordinating this
the time to read it all over carefully. event every year and I join in their
There is a vote to take place this excitement at being able to be back
year for the position of State Vice in 2021.
President. For those attending Our drought support work recently
We are so excited (and a bit Conference, please ensure you wrapped up after an amazing body
overwhelmed if I am honest) with take note of voting times and be at of work that has been ongoing
all the preparations associated with the voting area within the specific since July 2018. Over this time we
Annual Conference this year. It will window as we are unable to accept distributed nearly $19 million to
be one of the smallest Conferences late votes. those in need, and processed 11,500
we have run but one that will News from Executive is also included applications. This is a mammoth
involve the most work from the in this edition of the journal. This is a effort that everyone can be proud
Organising Committee, volunteers useful document to get an overview of. Thanks must go to our donors
and staff. We are so grateful to be of some of the work currently being who entrusted us to carry out this
having a Conference at all, so we carried out by your governing body, important work on their behalf, and
continue to work through all the the State Executive Committee. also the members and branches who
minutiae and detail that we need to If you have any questions at all worked so hard to raise awareness
in order to stage a fantastic event that relate to matters discussed at and help fund the administration
for all attendees. If you can’t be at Executive, please be in touch with costs associated with this work.
Conference this year, we will be your State Executive Committee I look forward to seeing many of you
streaming the whole event, from Member, who will also provide at Conference this year.
start to finish, so you will be able reports on the meeting
to keep up with all the debate and Danica Leys,
decisions in real time. Separate to Conference,
1 planning Chief Executive Officer
CWA of NSW Catering Guidelines
Branches and groups are permitted is queuing and interaction dishwasher. If not practicable
to cater or the serve food at between attendees. If queuing is use disposable/recyclable
meetings and events if they follow necessary, create floor markings cutlery, crockery and glassware.
the guidelines below. One change that provide minimum guide Individual disposable boxes
has been made to the guidelines distances between people. recommended for catering jobs.
to allow the use of non-disposable ▪▪ Seating should be arranged in ▪▪ No communal water stations,
crockery/cutlery/glassware if line with current distancing tea/coffee stations, jugs of
washed in detergent and hot requirements. water, juice or milk. One person
water in line with current NSW
Government guidelines. ▪▪ Tables and seating must be must be allocated to serve drinks
sanitised after every use. (wearing masks and gloves) and
There is no obligation for any branch ▪▪ No self-serve buffet style. Plates practise hand hygiene before
and after service.
or group to do any type of catering/ of food cannot be placed on a
supplying of food and drinks if they central table where people can ▪▪ Food preparation areas, and
do not feel they are able to address serve themselves. Individual equipment and serving areas
all the provisions below. Branches plates or boxes for each person must be cleaned thoroughly.
are encouraged to continue to ask is recommended. If food is ▪▪ Limit the amount of people in
members to bring their own food share-style, one person must be the kitchen or food service area.
and drink to regular meetings. allocated to serve food (wearing
Supplying any sort of food or drink
In addition to these guidelines, masks and gloves) and practise
at a CWA meeting/event is subject
branches and groups must also hand hygiene before and after
to these guidelines (not just paid
adhere to the previous COVID-19 service.
catering jobs). These guidelines
advice and have a COVID Safe plan. ▪▪ Non-disposable crockery/ along with branch and group COVID
See in the October Journal (page 19). cutlery/glassware can be used as Safe plans will remain in place even
long as it’s washed in hot water when case numbers are low or other
Catering Guidelines:
& detergent or in a commercial
▪▪ Avoid situations where there government restrictions change.
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News from February Executive
Centenary Celebrations available at the Conference Shop. Centre for Rural & Remote Mental
There will be no opportunity to buy Health was received from Beryl
The Centenary History book is well
from the shop in Bega. Your order Brain.
underway with many key activities
and payment must be received by 1
completed. Showcasing Group/Branch
April 2021.
Conference Activities
COVID Updates and
The 2021 State Conference will A PowerPoint presentation to
Reminders showcase branch and group
consist of one voting delegate per
branch and one voting delegate per Any advice sent to members is activities will run during the Royal
group. The group vote will be given consistent with NSW Health advice. Easter Show and State Conference.
to the State Executive Committee All branches should have a COVID Good quality photos to be sent to
(SEC) member. In the instance Safety Plan in place if they are Denise O’Brien via group, with just
that the SEC member is a branch meeting—this is not optional. We one file from each group.
delegate, the group will be entitled should maintain vigilance to protect
to send an alternate delegate from the health of our members. Social Issues
their usual pool of eligible delegates, If you would like to bring issues to
but the overall group vote will
Drought Support Work the attention of the Social Issues
remain. Past State Presidents will Nearly $19 million has been Committee, please use the form
also receive one vote. Branches can distributed to over 10,000 families available on the CWA website.
nominate one observer to attend and individuals in need. An amazing
Conference. The observer may effort which is to wrap up soon. State Treasurer
become the substitute delegate if Cancer Council morning teas are
needed, and for this reason should Journal happening soon. If you have a
be the same person throughout Executive has accepted the re- morning tea you are expected to
Conference. nomination of Sue-Ellen Hogan for give a like amount to the Association
Due to venue restrictions, if you did the position of Honorary Editor of Fund.
1
not advise who will be your Branch the Journal.
Upcoming Dates for
delegate by 7 March, you will
Potts Point Grants Executive meetings
not be able to send a delegate to
Conference. Notice has been sent in Grants were awarded to the May (pre-conf): 2 May
relation to Group vote registration. following Branches: Menindee,
Narromine and Pambula- July: 19–21 July
Committee displays will be included
Merimbula. November: 15–17 November
where committees are willing and
able to execute their displays under Procedures Manual Reminder—deadlines for agenda
COVID Safe conditions, and the material are strictly two weeks prior
Updates will be available after the to any Executive meeting. Items not
Gala dinner will proceed.
July Executive meeting. A reminder received by this due date will be
All resolutions for amendments to that information in the Procedures held over until the next meeting.
the Association’s Constitution will Manual is not designed to be
be held over to the next Annual updated each year. Conference matters and ratification
General Meeting. The business of State Committee nominations
of the 2021 Conference delegates Reports from will be considered at the pre-
will be ratified at the 2022 State Conference Executive meeting in
Representatives on May. These are the only matters
Conference.
Outside Organisations that are considered at the pre-
Tickets for the Gala Dinner are
Five reports received for distribution Conference meeting.
available online only. If you need
assistance booking your ticket from Trish Stabback—SOS Fracture
please call Tracy at State Office Alliance. Jocelyn Cameron—
before 9 April on 02 8337 0200 and Narrabri Gas Project Community
have your credit card details handy. Consultative Committee. Annie CWA of NSW closed
Kiefer—NSW Aged Care Roundtable,
To assist the local area, community Peak Customer and Stakeholder Facebook Group
groups and small producers will Committee of Endeavour Energy If you have Facebook, you can
hold market stalls throughout and Commonwealth Bank join the group by going to
lunchtime during Conference. Community Council. w w w.facebook.com/groups/
Only pre-purchased orders will be The Quarterly Report from the cwaofnsw/ click join group.
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Rice
Overview water-use efficiency (tonnes
produced per megalitre used)
The most commonly grown and and environmental management.
eaten species of rice is Oryza Industry funded and directed
sativa or Asian rice, which has research, development and
Photo by CSIRO
two main types: indica—tropical extension have resulted in premium
and subtropical growing and long prices for Australian rice in global
grained; and japonica—temperate medium-grain markets.
and subtropical growing and short–
medium round–broad grained. Facts and figures the preparation of the same diverse
range of dishes listed above, with
There are more than 40,000 ▪▪ Rice is grown in over 100 cultural background and food trends
different varieties around the countries, spanning an area from influencing the way it is used.
world, with most belonging to the 53° latitude north to 35° south,
O.sativa species. The different but 95% of the crop is grown and Australian grown rice is also used
varieties have distinct geographic consumed in Asia to manufacture infant foods, rice
flour, snack foods (rice cakes and
and environmental requirements,
and unique cooking characteristics.
▪▪ Australia produces mainly
crackers), breakfast cereals, “heat
temperate japonica-style rice
A range of rice types have been and eat” rice and ready to eat meals.
which is also grown in California,
cultivated in Australia from tropical Egypt, China and Japan By-products, such as pollard, are
varieties in northern Australia, to
wild rices in subtropical regions, ▪▪ Annual Australian production
used as an ingredient for stock feed
and pet food, and rice hulls are used
to japonica rices in temperate varies according to water
in domestic pet litter products,
Australia. The latter is by far the availability, from a record of 1.7
and as litter in intensive animal
most significant and established million tonnes in 2001–02, to less
industries.
industry in Australia. than 20,000 tonnes in 2007–08,
during drought Production Requirements
The Australian industry is based on
the riverine plains of southern New ▪▪ From paddock1 to plate, rice
Growing regions
South Wales and northern Victoria. grown in southern Australia uses
50% less water than the global The Australian industry (temperate
Production in Australia had been
average. rice) is predominantly located in the
under experimentation since the
established irrigation regions of the
late 1800s but it was after World Production status Murrumbidgee and Murray valleys
War II that production of japonica-
Production in southern Australia of southern New South Wales. Small
style rice became established in
averages 600,000–800,000 tonnes areas are grown opportunistically
Australia, with significant areas of
of rice per year; however depending in the Lachlan Valley and
planting, and the establishment of
on annual irrigation water Murrumbidgee floodplains of New
mills and a marketing cooperative.
allocations, production may be as South Wales and in irrigated regions
Rice is a summer-grown cereal high as 1.2 million tonnes. There and floodplains of northern Victoria.
crop and there are about 1500 farm are 1500 farm businesses registered Rice is grown in the Northern Rivers
businesses in southern Australia to grow rice; however, not all region of New South Wales; and
producing rice, in rotation with businesses grow rice each year. On in the past has been grown in the
other summer and winter crops. average, the annual production area tropical regions of Queensland, the
Production averages 600,000– is about 65,000–90,000 hectares; Northern Territory and Western
800,000 tonnes per year, but in years and average yields in southern New Australia. Generally, varieties other
of high water availability production South Wales are around 10 tonnes than japonica, i.e. indica or wild
may reach 1.2 million tonnes. The per hectare. species, are grown in these regions.
Australian industry employs up to
8,000 people in growing, milling, Uses Climate
and transporting the product, with Japonica-style rice is well suited
a further 37,000 jobs created in About 80% of rice produced in
Australia is exported to the Middle to the warm temperate climate
flow-on activities. Up to 80% of the of southern New South Wales
annual crop is exported to almost East, Papua New Guinea, Japan and
other Asian and Pacific countries, and northern Victoria. The crop
60 countries. grows from spring to autumn and
where it is used in soups, salads, as
Growers in southern Australia an ingredient or accompaniment to responds well to average summer
are world leaders in production meat and vegetable dishes, and in maximum temperatures of 31–32°C.
efficiency (tonnes per hectare), desserts. Domestically, it is used in Minimum summer temperatures of
8 April 2021 The Country Woman
16–17°C are generally suitable, but season. Shallow water (5 cm) at Milling involves cleaning, hulling
cool night temperatures (less than the start of the season provides and grading, whitening, grading
17–19°C) during pollen initiation adequate moisture for growth and and blending, colour sorting, and
can have a negative impact on yield sufficient depth to prevent weeds finally, packaging. At stages through
potential. Several crop management germinating, and as the crop grows, the milling process, husks, bran
techniques have been identified water depth is increased to a final and small and broken grains are
that minimise the risk of cold height of 25 cm. Deep water provides redirected for use in other products.
temperature damage to the crop. moisture to a large biomass (up to 25
A small number of growers may
t/ha) but as importantly, it protects
The growing regions are winter- choose to sell to niche processors
the plant from cold temperatures
dominant rainfall environments, (and Authorised Buyers).
(overnight temperatures less than
therefore the water requirements
must rely on supply by irrigation.
17–19°C) at the pollen initiation Markets & Marketing
stage, which is 12–14 days before
If winter rainfall in the upper All rice grown in New South Wales
flowering, in late December–early
catchment is low for one or several is vested (sold, by law) in the Rice
January.
seasons, irrigation allocations may Marketing Board for the State of
be sufficiently low to restrict or Water is maintained at maximum New South Wales (RMB) under the
prevent the growing of rice and height throughout the grain provisions of the Rice Marketing Act
other irrigated crops. development period. The grain 1983.
bearing panicles then appear, and
Varieties The RMB’s primary objectives are
when the grain begins to mature,
The Australian industry has invested the bay is ‘locked up’, i.e. the supply to ensure the best possible returns
heavily in the development of of water to the crop ceases and no from rice sold outside Australia
varieties that suit local growing drainage occurs. The crop uses the based on the quality differentials or
conditions and meet market locked up water as it matures, and attributes of Australian grown rice,
demand. Since the introduction of the soil will begin to dry out in time and to encourage the development
varieties from California in the 1940s for harvest. of a competitive domestic market
and 50s, Australian breeders have for rice. There are two markets
produced over 40 new varieties of Harvesting & Processing for New South Wales grown rice—
short, medium and long grain rice. domestic and export.
As the crop approaches
Varieties that are widely produced physiological maturity,
1 indicated The domestic market for rice was
include Reiziq, Sherpa, Opus, Langi by grain moisture of 26–28%, fresh deregulated in 2006, meaning
and Doongara. Variety selection water is no longer supplied to field. growers can sell their rice to the
will be based on location, planting The field is ‘locked-up’ and the crop holder of an Authorised Buyers
window and maturity type, and to uses the water for the last weeks of Licence, issued by the RMB.
some extent market requirements. crop growth, and the field dries out Authorised Buyers are entitled to
in time for harvest. make an offer to growers and enter
Each year, the industry plans
its varietal requirements, and The crop is harvested when the into commercial arrangements
coordinates the distribution of grain is at 22% moisture and soil with growers and suppliers for rice
seed and the allocation of varieties is dry and firm enough to support destined for sale in the Australian
to regions, according to forecasted harvesting equipment. Harvest domestic market.
market requirements. generally occurs during autumn, The RMB issues one licence for
using combine harvesters. As the the export of New South Wales
Planting harvester fills, grain is transferred rice and rice may not be sold
There are two main methods to sow to field bins or grain trucks, and outside of Australia without written
a rice crop. Aerial sowing involves harvested grain is then delivered to permission from the RMB. The RMB
broadcasting pre-germinated seed, rice receival points throughout the has appointed Ricegrowers Ltd
from an aircraft, into a field of rice growing regions. (trading as SunRice) as the Sole and
ponded water. Drill sowing involves At the receival point, the grain Exclusive Export Licence holder for
sowing dry seed into a prepared (commonly called paddy) is tested New South Wales grown rice.
seedbed or directly into pasture or for quality and trueness to type, In New South Wales all growers
crop stubble, and applying the water dried in aerated storage, and are shareholders of Ricegrowers
in stages (flushes) to germinate the segregated according to variety. The Limited, which is the company
rice seed. Sowing time is between accumulated grain is transferred to responsible for production and
late September and early November, mills located at Leeton, Coleambally marketing of rice and rice-based
depending on sowing method and and Deniliquin, as required. food under the SunRice brand, in
variety. Australia and internationally.
Once delivered to the mill, the
The crop is grown in an increasing paddy goes through a series of steps © AgriFutures Australia. Printed
depth of water throughout the to produce the required product. with permission.
The Country Woman April 2021 9
Agricultural & Environmental
Mice, grasshoppers, mice, end of February so if you or a close book form starting in October this
grasshoppers—that’s certainly the family member have had Q Fever year. They will be judged together
conversation around many parts it’s worth checking if it’s still online and go on merit and presentation.
of NSW at the moment. North of and completing the survey. The Agricultural & Environmental
the state certainly have the mice The Recycled Article needs to display at State Conference will only
problem a lot worse than we here in be in Bega at our Agricultural & be open at lunch times; this decision
the south but guess it’s only a matter Environmental Display by 1pm on was made due to restrictions placed
of time. The destruction caused Sunday 2nd May ready to be judged. on numbers attending Bega and
by the mice is heartbreaking when Last year’s article is acceptable to who will be attending from our
you see the hay stacked reduced be judged at group level. Reminder Committee.
to chaff, and grain stored in sheds it is one entry per group.
and silo bags demolished—it’s just a We wish Bega the best of luck with
dirty smelly mess left behind. This year’s Seminar in September is the upcoming State Conference and
in the beautiful Leeton, Yanco area. look forward to seeing you there.
The Q Fever survey through the Dates are 13th & 14th September.
Graham Centre (grahamcentre.net) Tanya Jolly, Agricultural &
was still open at the time of writing. The Moore Award will now be Environmental Officer
It was supposed to finish at the accepted in digital format as well as
Social Issues Report
Hello everyone, ▪▪ 2021 Review Office of the sometimes that response is not
Advocate for Children and Young what we required so another letter
On behalf of the Committee, I would
people and the Office of the is sent. This does take time.
like thank State Office for all the
Children’s Guardian
Advocacy Updates in the journal. The Social Issues Committee will not
▪▪ Public Hearing Provisions of
1
This enables all members to see be holding a display or workshops at
some of what the issues-based the Public Health amendment State Conference in Bega. However
Committees have done or are doing. (Registered Nurses in Nursing we will be working on “the world
Homes Bill 2020) going back to normality” for State
Currently my bedtime reading is:
Conference 2022.
▪▪ The Final Report Royal We have sent a letter to the Inquiry
into Coercive Control in Domestic
Commission Aged Care. There We would still like to hear from
Relationships. members and branches if they have
have been 149 recommendations.
▪▪ Review of the Health Care We have send submissions to: any issues in their area. Please use
Complaints Commission 2019- ▪▪ Inquiry into the Provisions of our form that can be found on the
website under Committees, then
2020 Annual report Public Health Amendment
Social Issues.
▪▪ Coercive Control in Domestic ▪▪ Health Outcomes and Access to
Relationships Health and Hospital Services in Take care, travel safe, see you in
Rural, Regional and Remote NSW Bega.
The Committee are watching the
following: When letters are sent to government
Bronwyn Dunston
State Social Issue Officer
▪▪ NSW Tertiary Education Sector bodies and we receive a response,
10 April 2021 The Country WomanInternational Report
Thank you to everyone who has The recording of the Conference throughout our whole Association
sent entries through so far for is online via the ACWW website to join, promote and support
the Ecuador Travel Journals, Post www.acww.org.uk/southpac2021. ACWW. I’m so proud to have been
Cards and PowerPoints! These have html and via YouTube https:// able to represent you all at this
all been sent to the Ecuadorian youtu.be/9ob3NCGlAPQ Please important meeting and I thank all
Ambassador for judging and I am share this Conference event the International Officers before
sure His Excellency and his staff will with everyone—CWA and other me for implementing such a great
really enjoy seeing the wonderful community organisations, schools program for us all to embrace and
and creative work from our etc. It is there for all to see and enjoy.
members and their local schools. may encourage others to join us.
Next item on our calendar is
There is also a video online from
The Group Finalists of the Women Walk the World. Each year
our ACWW World President, Mrs
International Doll, International on or around 29th April, women
Madgie de Kock, highlighting
Handicraft and International worldwide celebrate the Associated
International Women’s Day and the
Needlework are to be delivered Country Women of the World’s
work of ACWW at www.acww.org.
directly to the International Display international network by joining
uk
Area in the Dining Room Stall together to Walk the World. ACWW
area at the Bega Showground on ACWW hosts a very interactive World President, Magdie de Kock,
Sunday, 2nd May 2021, between website and during the ACWW is delighted that you are supporting
10 am and 12 noon, ready to be South Pacific Area Conference her as she “Walks the World” to
judged. All entries must have the there was a short video on the Rural raise awareness of the role women
relevant Entry Form and photo Women in Action Pack. Members play in global food systems. Please
of the item attached to the entry who were online at the Conference send through any photos of your
form for reference purposes. Late were very impressed with this branch and/or group celebrating
entries will not be judged. If you initiative and I have ordered 150 Women Walk the World to ACWW
have any queries re this, please call Packs to be sent from London to to info@acww.org.uk as they
me immediately on 0422 580 922. distribute at our Bega Conference. usually publish these photos in the
1
Please bring stamps and foreign To cover the cost of the Resource next “The Countrywoman” Journal.
coins, old currency and foreign Pack and Postage from London, we I am hoping that branches and
notes to the International Stand ask for a $15.00 donation per pack. groups host their own “Women
during lunchtime at Conference. They can also be downloaded if Walk the World” events in 2021 as
We raised $1980 last year through you want to print them off locally there is no planned ACWW walk
the foreign coin collection—thank yourself, just go to the ACWW at Conference in Bega due to
you one and all. website. COVID-19 restrictions. Note: all
ACWW Journals since March 2016
The Ecuador Entries Awards and I was honoured to be asked to
are online to view via the ACWW
the new International Country present an overview of CWA of
website if you want to have a look
of Study will be announced at NSW’s International Portfolio,
back through the years!
the International Meeting during Country of Study Program and our
Conference and the Study Seminar ACWW Awareness “Practice and This is my last International
will be held in Dubbo on Saturday Practicalities” to the ACWW Board Report as I step down this year,
7th August 2021. The coupon will and Committee Chairs via Zoom on and “Pass the Baton” onto the next
be in the June issue of The Country 11th March 2021. Over the years, CWA International Officer. I thank my
Woman Journal and cost will be of NSW has been, and continues to mentors, family and friends for
similar to previous years. Numbers be, one of the biggest supporters of their ongoing support and also
will be as per COVID-19 restrictions. ACWW throughout the world and thank the wonderful State Office
More information will be available The Board and Chairs are looking staff for their endless patience with
closer to Bega Conference. at how our system works with the me during my time as the State
view of encouraging other Societies International Officer. Last but not
The ACWW South Pacific Area
to adopt our program to increase least, thank you to all the CWA
Conference was held via Zoom in
awareness of ACWW Worldwide. members, their communities and
a world first on 8th March 2021
There were four other presenters schools for their enthusiasm and
(fittingly on International Women’s
from UK and Canada also online; support of International—you make
Day!) Our ACWW South Pacific
however, it was clear that our local this amazing role worthwhile!
Area President, Mrs Gail Commens,
International guidelines are by far
hosted this ground-breaking event Hugs and love,
the most successful worldwide
and I was pleased to see many Lyn Braico
when encouraging members
CWA of NSW members online. State International Officer
The Country Woman April 2021 11Handicraft Report
Following a very disappointing year committee has been formed to
Handicraft Workshops last year the Handicraft Committee thoroughly look at our Schedule
16 & 17 June 2021, 9.30am is very pleased that there will be a and make recommendations back
CWA State Office, Mascot Handicraft Competition and Display to the Committee for approval. Any
at our Conference to be held in of these changes will not come into
With COVID-19 protocols in place Bega this year. The judging will take the Schedule until 2023.
numbers are limited. Get in early place before the commencement
to avoid disappointment. The Schedule for next year’s
of Conference. Suitcases are to be
Competition (2021/2022) was
I wish to attend a Techniques delivered to the Uniting Church
looked at and several changes have
and Judges Refresher day on Hall, 125 Gipps Street, Bega between
been made. As next year is our
16th June ($15.00 for morning/ 9.00 am and 4.30 pm from Monday
Centenary Year we have added a
afternoon tea/ lunch). 19th April to Wednesday 28th April,
2022 Special Section Centenary
2021—not before and not after.
I wish to attend Mosaic Piece which is to be a piece of
Each Group will need to notify
Crochet with Tracey Bonfante embroidery depicting Australiana
Helen Galton OAM, Chair of the
on 17th June ($30.00 includes no larger than 25 x 25 cm finished—
Conference Organising Committee
morning/afternoon tea/lunch)— to be judged at group level with
(helengalton@hotmail.com) ASAP
knowledge of basic crochet one going to state. The whole of
with the following details:
necessary. the 2021/2022 Schedule is printed
a. Name of courier you are using in this edition of the Journal. There
I wish to attend Smocking with to transport your cases have been a few changes made and
Sandy Tebbet on 17th June ($30.00 some sections have been deleted.
includes morning/afternoon b. The courier contact telephone
Members, please read this Schedule
tea/lunch). number
thoroughly before you enter any
Name_________________ c. Date of collection article for judging. Remember
____________________ that if you have made something
d. How many suitcases you will be
1 for a particular section that is in
Address: _______________ sending.
the current Schedule which has
____________________ To ensure that all suitcases arrive been deleted from the 2021/2022
at the designated place, all Group Schedule, it can still be entered in
_______ Post Code: ______
Handicraft Officers should follow Section 1.
Phone: ________________ these instructions. If you have any
The Committee will be running a
Email:_________________ queries, please contact the State
Techniques and Judges Refresher
Handicraft Secretary and she will
____________________ day on the 16th June 2021 and
be only too happy to answer your
I have enclosed a cheque or also two workshops—Smocking
questions.
money order for: with Sandy Tebbutt and Mosaic
The Display will be open following Crochet with Tracey Bonfante on
$15.00 for Techniques & the Opening Ceremony and 17th June 2021 to be held at State
Refresher Day remain open for the duration of Office, Mascot. Due to COVID-19
$30.00 for Mosaic Crochet or Conference. Covid-19 restrictions restrictions, we will only be able
Smocking workshop must be adhered to by everyone to have the number of people
whilst visiting the Display so please allowed by the restrictions in place
$45.00 for Techniques &
follow any directions given by our at that time. The coupon for these
Refresher day plus either Mosaic
COVID Marshal. workshops is in this edition of the
Crochet or Smocking Workshop
Our shop will also be open during Journal so if you are interested in
Please send this coupon, a attending any of these workshops
Conference. Any donations for
stamped, self-addressed envelope you will need to get your coupon
the shop are always very much
and payment by 1st June to: in early. The cost of the Techniques
appreciated. These items can be
Trudi Tritschler, 8 Lake Rd. handed to our Shop Convenor, and Refresher day is free; however,
Bungendore, 2621. Sandy Tebbutt, or they can be there will be a $15.00 fee for lunch
OR put into the suitcases and clearly and morning/afternoon tea. The
marked “Donation for Shop”. cost of the two workshops is $30.00
Direct deposit your payment and
each which includes lunch and
email Trudi by 1st June: The Handicraft Committee held morning/afternoon tea.
BSB 062-014, A/C: 00901511 a very productive meeting in Diana Frost,
Email: trudiat7@gmail.com February held at Dubbo. A sub-
Chairperson
12 April 2021 The Country WomanState Handicraft Exhibition Schedule—General Competition Rules 2021/22
ONLY OFFICIAL entry forms must 3rd—Highest Point Score—$40 Class E: Article of any craft made by
accompany the articles and are a male relative of a CWA Member
Champion piece of work—$50
to be filled in clearly as articles Max. size 30cm x 30cm. Prizes 1st—
are separated when judging takes 10 Special Prizes of $30 will be $30, 2nd—20, 3rd—$10
place. It helps the Committee when awarded to the 10 most outstanding
different crafts from Section 1. Class F: 2022 Special Section.
writing out place cards. ALL articles
Centenary piece. Piece of
being sent for State Judging must Section 1 embroidery depicting Australiana
be labeled with a STATE LABEL
Eight articles of any handicraft no larger than 25 x 25cm finished
and must only have the folded
technique excluding painting (with Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd—20, 3rd—$10
tag showing the person’s NAME,
BRANCH and GROUP (in Black) brush), pottery and scrapbooking. Prizes donated by Handicraft
on the INSIDE of the tag and the Mosaics, maximum size 30cm x Committee.
SECTION ENTERED (in BLACK) on 30cm
the FRONT of the tag. All labels and
The Land Section
MUST be at least 1 garment/article First and Second prizes will be
strands MUST be attached to ALL
of pure wool in knitting or crochet awarded in each section by The
knitting and crochet.
but not more than 2. Land Newspaper.
Each finished article must have been
Bonus points will be given for Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd—$15. Champion
completed within (2) TWO YEARS of
Groups entering seven different piece of work $50.
the current State Exhibition. Soiled
techniques in this section.
work WILL NOT be accepted. Finish The Competition is open to all
is important. Open Classes residents of NSW.
Each exhibit must be the work All prizes in Classes A, B, C, D, E All articles using Natural Fibres must
of the Exhibitor. Work which has & F donated by the Handicraft have 70% Natural Fibre content
been exhibited in any Section at a Committee. unless otherwise stated. (Labels
previous State Exhibition is NOT Class: B1, B2 and B3—these classes and/or strands MUST be attached)
eligible again. are open to all Juniors, both male 1. Knee or Cot Rug using commercial
MAXIMUM SIZE of any FRAMED and female, residing
1 in NSW. Natural Fibres—Crochet max 150 cm
WORK must not exceed 50 cm x 40 Age must accompany the article. x 150 cm
cm including frame and must be in Age as at 1st May.
a PADDED FABRIC BAG with Name, 2. Knee or Cot Rug using commercial
Branch and Group attached. Class A: Garment or article of any natural fibres—knitted maximum
craft made by a member 80 years size 150 cm x 150 cm.
MAXIMUM SIZE for QUILTS is of age or over. Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd
220cm x 220cm. 3. Knee or Cot rug, using natural
—$20, 3rd—$10 fibres, sewn. Maximum size 150 cm
MAXIMUM DIMENSION of Dolls, Class B1: Any article of craft x 150 cm
Toys and Bears must not exceed 51 (commercial quilting allowed) made
cm 4. Hand woven garment or article
by a junior 8 years and under. Prizes: from Natural Fibres.
Handicraft Officers are advised 1st—$20, 2nd —$10, 3rd—$5.
that articles are insured from 5. Hand knitted Socks from Natural
Class B2: Any article of craft Fibres.
when selected at Group Judging (commercial quilting allowed) made
until returned to their owner after by a junior 9 to 12 years of age. Prizes 6. Hand knitted or Hand Crochet
Conference. 1st—$20, 2nd —$10, 3rd—$5. Child’s Garment from Commercial
Group Competition Natural Fibres (not baby wear).
Class B3: Any article of craft
Each Group to enter eight different (commercial quilting allowed) made 7. Hand knitted garment or article
techniques (if possible) for Section by a junior 13 to 18 years of age. from Commercial Natural Fibres.
1 which MUST include at least 1 Prizes 1st—$20, 2nd —$10, 3rd—$5. 5 ply or finer (not baby wear & not
garment article of knitting/crochet socks).
Class C: Branch Challenge—four
in PURE WOOL but not more than 2 brooches any medium. Attached to 8. Hand knitted garment or article
Each exhibitor in the Group a piece of cardboard. from Commercial Natural Fibres 6
Competition must be a financial ply or thicker (not baby wear and
Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd- $20, 3rd—$10 not socks).
member of CWA.
Class D: Quilt. please signify if all the 9. Embroidered knitted garment or
Prizes are as follows: work is done by maker (if not, state article from Commercial Natural
1st—Highest Point Score—$100, so). Maximum size 220 cm x 220 cm. Fibres.
2nd—Highest Point Score—$60, Prizes 1st—$30, 2nd—$20, 3rd—$10.
The Country Woman April 2021 1310. Hand Knitted garment or article 15. Hand knitted Baby Outfit—2
from Hand Spun Natural Fibres. pieces—Pure Wool (one piece must E-news for Members
be a garment). The e-news contains
11. Machine knitted garment or
article from Natural Fibres. 16. Hand crochet Baby Outfit—2 information and events relevant
pieces—Pure Wool (one piece must to CWA members. Members
12. Hand crochet garment or article
be a garment). are automatically subscribed
from Commercial Natural Fibres
but can opt out anytime by
(not baby wear). 17. Dressmaking—Garment made
unsubscribing from the email or
from Mixed Fibres.
13. Hand Crochet or Tatting. contacting State Office.
Garment or article from Mercerized 18. Dressmaking—Garment made
If you don’t already receive the
Cotton. from Natural Fibres.
e-news, email info@cwaofnsw.
14. Hand crochet garment or article 19 Felted Article or garment. org.au and ask for your email to
from Hand Spun Natural Fibre. be added.
State Cultural
By the time you are reading this Secretary. Between November state Woman of Note and are in fact
report the Cultural Committee and May, of the following year, encouraged to consider any other
will have held its next meeting, the entries are reviewed by the notable women they are interested
on 23rd March, at Mascot. The appointed judges and the prize in. There is particular relevance
Agenda has, of course, already been winners are announced at the in drawing attention to women
completed prior to me writing and Annual Conference in May. At that from your local area. Culture has
it is focussed on staging the Art point in time, people wanting to strong links to “place” and you may
Exhibition at Bega Conference, enter the new topics (that will have well find women from “your place”
meeting COVID-19 requirements, been announced in the December who are worthy of note and who
the ongoing revision of the Art and Journal) will have already had six may have gone on to have a wider
Photography competition Schedule months to work on1 their entries. impact in the district, the state, the
and how to deal with what seems to country, or even internationally.
The Woman of Note is a second
be perennial miscommunication. The requirements for selection
area that appears in need of some
are: the woman must have been
Regarding the miscommunication clarification. This initiative began
an Australian citizen and she must
scenario, if you have any queries some years ago to recognise and
be deceased. This latter criteria is
about the work of the Committee or focus on the outstanding and
necessary to comply with family
the competitions could you please, inspirational contributions of
and wider privacy issues and, like
contact the Cultural Committee various women to the national
the Geographical Names’ Board
Secretary. If she is unable to answer culture. The first two women put
requirements.
your enquiry, then she will be able forward were selected by the
to find the correct information for Committee members to allow the A definition of culture was heralded
you. concept the necessary time to to appear in this report however,
get it up-and-running and slotted clarification of matters that have
Recent questions have, for an
into the CWA annual calendar. The arisen between reports has been
example, appeared on the CWA
system for selection fits alongside prioritised. The definition is still
closed Facebook group about the
the flora and fauna, and country on the agenda; in the meantime
timetable for literary competitions,
of study. Each Branch nominates a keep on considering a definition
the judging and announcement
woman for consideration, this then of culture for yourselves and thank
of winners. We believe the
moves up to group level, a vote is you for your ongoing interest and
“timetable” is straightforward
taken and the successful nominee, your patience.
and fair. Literature topics are
with accompanying research on her
set annually by the Committee. Keep well, wear your best outfit,
life, achievements and why she is
These are first publicised in the dine off the good china and tell
considered culturally noteworthy,
December edition of The Country those you love how much they
is then forwarded, by the Group
Woman Journal. Prospective mean to you: these are the lessons
Secretary, to the Secretary of the
entrants then have approximately we need to take from courageously
Cultural Committee. One woman
12 months to compose their entries. facing the pandemic.
is then selected by the Committee
The competition closes in the
and promoted as the state’s Woman Eva Campbell,
following November when entries
of Note for the following year. Chairperson
are forwarded to the Committee
Branches are not limited to the
14 April 2021 The Country WomanHospital Support Report
Our Committee held their first asylum seekers many of whom have CWA volunteers. Thank you to the
meeting for 2021 at State Office absolutely nothing for their little Phillip Group members who have
on 24th February, it was great to ones. offered to assist in the deliveries to
once again be able to meet face to As it is still not possible to deliver the Sydney area hospitals.
face. We also welcomed members premmie babywear to hospitals at The Committee is committed to
from the Wollondilly Group and the present time, would members sponsoring a Family Room at Ronald
the Phillip Group who are going mail their premmie baby items direct McDonald House at the John Hunter
to assist in working with hospitals to the Miracle Babies Foundation at Hospital in Newcastle and once
in their areas. In particular the PO Box 95 Moorebank NSW 1875. again we have paid the sponsorship
social worker from the Shoalhaven monies for the next 12 months.
Hospital has antenatal mothers We are once again assisting the
McGrath Breast Care Nurses Many rural families with very sick
in need and so the ladies from children stay at the House and so
Wollondilly are going to assist not supplying them with breast cushions
and drainage bags. Over the past we feel it vital that we continue the
only at the Shoalhaven Hospital sponsorship.
but also the Bowral Hospital. There 12 months it has not been possible
is still a lot of baby wear on the to drop off donations to some Come and meet our Committee
shelves and so we are working on hospitals but we are now mailing members at our display at the State
distributing Hospital Bags to these the cushions and bags. These Conference at Bega; we will also
hospitals. The Committee has also mailings are not only for NSW but have a fundraising stall so as to raise
donated a large amount of beautiful also South Australia, Queensland further monies to continue helping
babywear to the nurses working and Victoria. The nurses are very families in need.
with NSW Refugee Health—these grateful for these donations and are Elisabeth Hodgson
items will go to refugees and looking forward to the time when Chairperson
they can have the assistance of the
The Land Cookery 1
We are now on the countdown to buffer to use up any 375 ml jars that by now and we hope they have
our Annual Conference. you have on hand. At Conference been enjoyable and successful for
we will be selling the 250 ml jars everyone involved. If anyone has
The Land Cookery display is located
(approximate seventy cents per queries and questions about their
at the Seven Day Adventist Hall on
jar and lid) enabling members to entries please contact me on:
31 Upper St Bega and close to the
purchase what they require.
main entrance of the showground. Denise Hawdon
The Committee will have a COVID I have had a few requests for 89 Algies road
Safe plan organised including a QR information on purchasing loaf tins. Belbora Creek
code. Currently Woolworths have pink Gloucester 2422
ones in stock.
When submitting your cooking Ph: 0458 692 344
entries at Conference, could you If your details have changed on the
please advise whether you will be judges list could you please let me Email mdhawdon@outlook.com
collecting the entries concluding know. Denise Hawdon
Conference. There will be no cake Chairperson
Group days should be completed
sales or donations to the Foodbank
this year.
This is the final year for the Donna The Land Cookery Schedule 2021/21
Latter cake competition. A letter The Land Cookery Schedule for 2021/22 will be printed in the June 2021
of thanks has been sent to the Journal.
family for their contribution in the
financial assistance towards prize
money for the chocolate cake which
has been very much appreciated.
As mentioned in my last report we
are introducing the 250 ml jar for
the 2022 Conference. However,
members will have a 12 month
The Country Woman April 2021 15Conference Program 2021
Sunday 2 May State Agricultural & Environmental
Officer’s Report
1.00—5.00 pm Local Markets—Bega Showground
State International Officer’s Report
5.00 pm Ecumenical Service—Bega Showground
Agenda
Monday 3 May 12.30 pm Lunch
9.30 am Official Opening—Bega Showground 2.00 pm Business Session—Bega Showground
Welcome to Country Keynote Speaker
National Anthem, CWA Anthem & Motto Agenda
Welcome by State President, Apologies 5.00 pm Close of Business Sessions
& Announcements
6.30 pm Gala Event—Gala Dinner
Welcome by Bega Valley Shire Council
Official Opening by pre-record—Her Thursday 6 May
Excellency The Honourable Margaret 9.00 am Votes of Thanks
Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Introduction of current Group
Wales Presidents, new State Executive
Keynote Speaker Committee members and State Office
11.00 am State President’s Address Bearers.
11.30am Lunch State and Committee raffle results
announced
1.00 pm Business Session—Bega Showground
9.30 am State Committee Reports and Award
Medical Research Fund Cheque
Ceremony
presentation
Agricultural and Environmental
Medical Research Presentations
Committee Awards
State Office Bearer Nominee 1
Handicraft Committee Report and
Introductions
Awards
Agenda
Hospital Support Committee Report
Tuesday 4 May Show Catering Committee Report and
9.00 am Business Session—Bega Showground Donation
State Honorary Secretary’s Report Social Issues Committee Report
State Honorary Treasurer’s Report Cultural Committee Report and Awards
Agenda The Land Cookery Committee Report
and Awards
12.30 pm Lunch
Honorary Editor’s Report (including
2.00 pm Business Session—Bega Showground Garry Prize)
4.30 pm State International Meeting Wagga Daily Advertiser Award
Wednesday 5 May Past State President’s Award
9.00 am Business Session—Bega Showground Australian Event Services Award
State Office Bearers and Medical 1.00 pm Lunch
Research for 2021-2022 announced 1.15—5.00 pm Local Tours
Photo by CSIRO
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