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ANZAC Day Berrima 2020

In our commemoration of ANZAC Day this year, the keynote address  at the Dawn Service was to have been presented by Berrima resident Air Commodore Bob Rodgers AM CSM, Royal Australian Air Force.   In the absence of a Dawn … Continue reading

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Celebrating ANZAC Day in 2020 – “Driveway at Dawn”

Among the many ideas about for celebrating ANZAC Day this year, this one is well worth adopting. Due to COVID-19, ANZAC Day commemorations will be different in 2020. The idea is that we commemorate at home by walking to the … Continue reading

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Supporting our local businesses

Delicious and nourishing food is just a short step or phone call away from your local chefs. These menus are but just a taste of what is available. Please give them call, check out all the options and place your … Continue reading

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Anzac Day Services in Berrima Cancelled

In light of the decision of the National Executive of the RSL (NSW) and the Mittagong Sub-Branch concerning the cancellation of ANZAC Day services, the Berrima Residents Association will not be conducting the Dawn and Morning services in Berrima this … Continue reading

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$1,000 Donation to Berrima Rural Fire Service

Today, the Association’s Treasurer, Conor Lynch, handed over a cheque for $1,000 to Jed Poll, Captain of the Berrima Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade at the Brigade’s station in Wilkinson Street Berrima. This year’s bushfire season was the most intense and … Continue reading

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Jeremy Buckingham speaks up against Hume Coal

It is great to see one political party come out publicly against Hume Coal’s proposed export coal mine in Berrima. How long do we have to wait for a public statement from the Labor Party or the Liberals? Are the … Continue reading

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Berrima’s War Memorial Oak Turns 125

The Berrima Residents Association, Harper’s Mansion and the National Trust recently marked the 125 anniversary of the planting by Sir Henry Parkes of Berrima’s War Memorial Oak Tree. Known as the ‘Father of Federation”, Sir Henry had travelled by express train to Bowral, … Continue reading

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Shoot with a camera, not with a gun

The Bell Gallery (10 Jellore St, Berrima) will soon host an exhibition aimed at raising awareness of the dangers to native animals posed by shooting and hunting in our National Parks and State Forests. The ‘Animals in the Wild Photo … Continue reading

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Landscaping the southern approach to the village

Residents noticed that Wingecarribee Shire Council (WSC) recently used the area on the southern approach to the village to store road-building materials. The use of this area for storing materials has been discussed and residents agreed the following: Storage of materials … Continue reading

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