Each committed many years to the planning and running of what has been a very successful event.

It is an amazing milestone that the fair reached 20 years and the committee believes it is going out on a high note.

As this door closes, could another open?

There is an opportunity for people prepared to give time for an event or events to benefit Bermagui and to raise funds for youth and community projects.

Funds, equipment and resources are available, along with direction and advice from outgoing members.

If you have new ideas and time to commit, email an expression of interest and phone number to cbimson@bigpond.net.au.

The committee plans a public meeting at a date to be advised in the new financial year.

The NSW Liberals and Nationals are transferring as much Crown Land to local councils as fast as they can.

Last year, they pushed through new laws so they can transfer showgrounds, community halls, playgrounds and sporting clubs out of government ownership.

They rejected pleas to require this land to remain as community land. Now it can be sold off for development, just like the state government is selling off everything else.

Councils have little say in what land is being transferred to them, nor is the government providing money to pay for maintenance.

It’s just more unfunded cost shifting onto local councils and their ratepayers.

A magnificent golden Cypress pine was one over 100 trees planted and paid for by the citizens of Dalmeny and Kianga in recognition of those who died in the Great War.

Known as the “Trees of Life and Death”, they were planted in 1971 as part of an Anzac memorial and a hybrid between the Monterey pine and the Mexican Cypress. As with humans, they have a limited but long life span, in most cases exceeding that of a human. The species is used in many parts of the world to enhance the beauty of cemeteries and memorial parks and also in coffins.

Planted in crown lands, they are currently under care and control of Eurobodalla Shire Council and were so during construction of the shared pathway between Narooma and Dalmeny. A number of representations have been made by the writer for the council to recognise and replant those which were unnecessarily removed.

It is believed the Narooma RSL sub-branch is negotiating with Mayor Liz Innes and state and federal MPs Andrew Constance and Mike Kelly for official recognition before the 100 anniversary of the end of World War I. The council was to ascertain why the tree pictured has suddenly died among a row of perfectly healthy trees. An independent arborist report should be made available and no other trees removed before the above negotiations are finalised and a report issued.

A white substance was seen around the tree prior to its sudden death and removal.

This tree is in the same row where 13 healthy trees were unnecessarily removed.

Those trees were planted opposite the duck pond and had stabilised that area of coastline for some 40 years. The first major storm caused upheaval on the recently formed pathway and its replacement at considerable cost.

It is imperative that all protection be given to the remaining trees until negotiations are finalised with the Narooma RSL.