Tag Archives: Southern Highlands

Landscaping the southern approach to the village

Posted on 22/08/2014 by berrimaresass

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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The Threat Of Southern Highlands Coal Mining

Posted on 10/07/2014 by berrimaresass

Jean Kitson and Anthony Ackroyd have recorded a short parody exposing the threat of coal and coal seam gas mining in the Southern Highlands. It makes for an amusing, but worrying portrayal of the situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo-lwLbmiP0

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Two Skinny Chefs Return To Berrima

Posted on 03/07/2014 by berrimaresass

Justin & Veronica of the Two Skinny Chefs have returned to Berrima, opening a new store just behind The Bay Tree Gallery. The Two Skinny Chefs – Larder Door features a full range of products including soups, curries, pasta sauces, casseroles, pate, pies, … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July | SHCAG Community Fundraiser

Posted on 26/06/2014 by berrimaresass

Dear Members, The Southern Highlands Coal Action Group will hold a community fundraising dinner to support the Carter’s Lane Defence Fund in late July. Details are outlined below and please note the RSVP is events@shag.com.au  

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Harpers Mansion Garden & Plant Fair

Posted on 19/06/2014 by berrimaresass

 16 November | 2014 Harper’s Mansion is one of Berrima’s greatest historic attractions. A National Trust property, it consists of an 1834 heritage listed house with a two-acre garden and maze. The Garden & Plant Fair on 16 November will host … Continue reading →

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Farewell To Berrima’s Postmasters

Posted on 08/06/2014 by berrimaresass

On Friday 30 May, the Berrima Residents Association invited all Berrima residents to a special gathering, at the Anglican Church Hall, in honour of our long-serving and much loved postmasters who recently retired. Geoff and Kaye McKew, with the assistance of their son Stuart, have … Continue reading →

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Wingecarribee Animal Shelter Branding & Website Launch

Posted on 10/05/2014 by berrimaresass

Berrima residents and friends of the Wingecarribee Animal Shelter are invited to come along to the ‘Branding & Website Launch’ on Thursday 29 May at 5:30 pm. Drinks and nibbles will be served afterwards at 6:30 pm. Venue: BDCU, 411 Bong Bong St, … Continue reading →

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What the Berrima Residents Association does

Posted on 17/04/2014 by berrimaresass

The Berrima Residents Association seeks to preserve and beautify the unique architectural and environmental heritage of Australia’s only intact Colonial Georgian village. Members of the association work together on a range of projects including: Bushcare – Maintaining the natural features … Continue reading →

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The Surveyor General, Australia’s oldest Inn to be restored

Posted on 17/04/2014 by berrimaresass

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz70B99T-vY] The Surveyor General is one of Berrima’s greatest icons. However, in 1962 the hotel had fallen into severe disrepair and had been condemned. It’s hard to believe that the hotel was under threat when you look at it today, … Continue reading →

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