A symbol of hope
This year I am again on my pilgrimage from Sydney to Myall Creek for the Sunday June 7 ceremony and commemoration.
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Myall Creek for me is a symbol of hope. You would think it was a place of grief only, remembering the fallen, not only of June 10th 1838, but also the fallen in the World Wars whose names are on the walls of the Memorial Hall. It seems appropriate that the Memorial Hall is the place where we begin our walk to the 1838 memorial on the hill, and the place we return to for lunch, catered for by the Myall Creek CWA.
There is grief in remembering, but in walking through the past Myall Creek has emerged into a much bigger place, big enough for everyone, evident in the hundreds of people who come of diverse races, ages, political beliefs, locals and those from far away. It is a place that is hopeful and inspiring.
In the words of Maya Angelou, “History despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again”.
Marriage vote needed
An ex-liberal Minister of a former government suggested a plebiscite could resolve the Same Sex “marriage” question.
However, if the current Coalition government proceeded with this suggestion, it would be seen by many Australians as a cop out.
Since 2004 the Liberal/Nationals have put their commitment to man/woman marriage at elections in 2007, 2010 and were elected to government in 2013 endorsing that as Policy.
Bill Shorten recently used the slogan, “Its Time”.
Well it is time for the present government to stand firm and honour the commitment they have put in black and white.
“We do not support any change to Commonwealth law that could diminish the institution of marriage and will continue to oppose any action that would alter this status.
Time to slow down
As a regular user of Old Bundarra Road, I am grateful the 80 kph speed limit has been extended to the Leviathan Road. However it does not go far enough.
Both the recent fatal accidents occurred beyond this point, and the road itself is not a 100kph road. It is too narrow, with some dangerous bends. I would suggest a 90k limit at least, and preferably 80kph.
The corner near the Schwenke’s lane turn-off is quite dangerous and has been the site of numerous accidents in the past. Even with a 60kph limit, it is made hazardous because it is approached downhill from both directions and there are no lines painted on the road. Over the years I have had a number of near misses with drivers cornering too fast.
As there has been another accident on the road last week, I would urge the Traffic Committee to review the speed limits again.