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Weekend Wagtales #75 |
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Saturday 25 2009 / ISSN 1836-8034 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Calendar Model Car Racing Possible tree planting days |
Bassendean Primary School Bassendean Primary School launched the next round of their fundraiser just before end of term 1. Leaflets went home to all Since January this year Gary Warden has been working on an This is a project that aims to engage 200,000 Western Australians However this is only the start, as a project of the City of Perth |
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Weekend Wagtales #74 |
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Thursday 16 2009 / ISSN 1836-8034 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Possible meeting TONIGHT / Thursday April 16 |
Calendar Model Car Racing Possible tree planting days |
More discussions .... |
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Weekend Wagtales #73 |
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Easter, April 10-13 2009 / ISSN 1836-8034 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Calendar Sunday, May 17, 2pm |
 You have seen the pic .... now we need your help! We are still looking for suggestions: Victorian Bush Fire - followup At the first BPG meeting of the year, it was proposed to donate $1000 to an organisation like the BPG ... any suggestions? Email Don or phone 08 9379 9479 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mulch and dieback spread is becoming a very serious issue ... Bringing in fresh mulch to your place from unknown or broadly sourced community supplies may be cheap but do you really know if it is free of dieback. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There may be a special meeting of Electors to discuss the Cyril Jackson Campus ... it may go like the Hollywood High School, which is now a housing estate. Watch this space. ----------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you had a great Easter ... and you are surviving the school holidays! |
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Weekend Wagtales #72 |
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Thursday, April 2 2009 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Calendar Sunday, May 17, 2pm |
Social Carbon greenhouse gas reduction credits are a
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Weekend Wagtales #71 |
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Thursday, Mar 26 2009 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Calendar Monday, March 30, 7pm Wednesday, April 8, 7.30pm |
Western Swamp Tortoise Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise Jan Bant
Chairperson Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise 9344 2872 0408024800 Fax: 9345 4757 webrite@crystal.com.au Jan.Bant@det.wa.edu.au -------------------------------------------------------------- Plans to make your own solar oven Check out recipes at the Solar Oven Society |
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Weekend Wagtales #70 |
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Saturday, Mar 21 2009 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Calendar Monday, March 30, 7pm Wednesday, April 8, 7.30pm |
Stop 'THOSE' calls from Curtin Uni’s Australian Sustainable Development
Institute invites you Date: Monday, 23 March 2009 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Climate Science - click to get detail The Conservation Council of WA invites you Western Swamp Tortoise Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise There is a special meeting on March 30
Date: Monday 30 March Jan Bant
Chairperson Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise 9344 2872 0408024800 Fax: 9345 4757 webrite@crystal.com.au Jan.Bant@det.wa.edu.au -------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Weekend Wagtales #69 |
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Thursday, Mar 12 2009 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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Any interest ... that may be dramatically increasing our risk of cancer, hypertension and even diabetes – it’s a lack of Vitamin D. Some experts predict that up to 25 per cent of Australians could be Vitamin D deficient. The cause is something that’s been known for nearly a century, a lack of sunshine. There now seems to be a connection between breast, colon and prostate cancer and a lack of Vitamin D. ABC Catalyst Health Guide ... A way to save your life by getting more Vitamin D could be as simple as planting trees on Ashfield Flats as a BPG volunteer!!! |
Calendar Wednesday, April 8, 7.30pm |
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Weekend Wagtales #68 |
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Thursday, Mar 5 2009 Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934, Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee) 08 9379 9479 |
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| A possible new competition ... building the fastest / tastiest solar cooker ... Cardboard, alfoil and some sticky tape and you have your own solar cooker. Solar Cookers International (SCI) spreads solar cooking awareness and skills worldwide, particularly in areas with plentiful sunshine and diminishing sources of cooking fuel. Since its founding in 1987, SCI has enabled 30,000 families in Africa to cook with the sun's energy, freeing women and children from the burdens of gathering firewood and carrying it for miles. Tens of thousands of individuals and organisations — from all over the world — have learned about solar cooking through SCI’s excellent publications & education resources, and have benefited from SCI’s info exchange networks, research, technical support, and the SCI-sponsored, internationally recognised Internet resource for solar cooking information: the Solar Cooking Archive. We could have a cook off at Sandy Beach, around Easter ... making tasty muffins? If interested, email Don or phone 9379 9479. |
Calendar Sunday, March 8 International Women's Day Wednesday, March 11, 7.30pm BPG Monthly Meeting New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd Sunday, March 22 World Water Day Solar cooking from SCI website  |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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Weekend Wagtales # 67 Mon, Mar 2 2009 |
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Protection of solar now part of R building codes |
Now, with a new clause in the R-Codes (Design for Climate Requirements), aesthetics is no longer a consideration in the selection of solar panel location. And, by increasing the importance and right to solar access, the new clause stipulates that a new development must be designed to protect solar access so that it should not overshadow: • Outdoor living areas • Major openings to habitable rooms • Solar collectors • Balconies or verandahs |
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Some of the Federal residential rebates etc |
Eligibility For a time-limited period of two and a half years, from 1 July 2009, owner-occupiers without ceiling insulation will be eligible for free product and installation (capped at $1,600) simply by making a phone call. As an interim arrangement, from 3 February until 30 June 2009, eligible owner-occupiers who install ceiling insulation in their homes will be able to seek reimbursement (up to $1,600) after the program commences. Renter’s Assistance Many of Australia’s most vulnerable households are renters, who do not own a home. To help these households lower their emissions and save money on energy bills, the Government will double the rebate (from $500 to up to $1,000) available under the Low Emissions Plan for Renters. This will encourage more landlords to install insulation in their rental properties, and it’s expected that 500,000 rented homes will benefit from the increased assistance. The increased rebate is available from 3 February until 30 June 2011. Increased Solar Hot Water Rebate In addition, the Government will increase the Solar Hot Water Rebate from $1,000 to $1,600 – effective from 3 February 2009 and available until 30 June 2012. The rebate will not be means-tested. Under the Energy Efficient Homes package, homeowners will be able to access either the insulation program or the solar hot water rebate. These investments by the Government will ensure that the maximum number of Australians – both homeowners and renters – will have access to practical measures that help them reduce their energy use and save on energy bills prior to the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. Increasing the number of energy efficient homes in Australia will produce a win/win result. More insulated homes and more solar hot water systems will result in reduced energy bills. Reduced energy bills mean less energy consumed & less greenhouse gas emissions being released into our fragile environment. To find out more about the Energy Efficient Homes initiative call the Energy Efficient Homes Package Hotline on 1800 808 571 or go online to www.environment.gov.au |
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Some important dates |
International Women's Day, Sun, Mar 8 Next BPG meeting, Wed 7.30, Mar 11 New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd. World Water Day, Sunday, Mar 22 |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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Weekend Wagtales # 66 Sat, Feb 21 2009 |
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Victorian bushfires |
The Bassendean Preservation Group are keen to help a like body that may have suffered in the Victorian Bushfires. If anyone has a suggestion for an organisation that may need some help, email Don. The picture below tells the story! Click on the pic to access the Koala website. |
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Greenpeace |
 Click and find out more about the our Barrier Reef and other environmental issues. |
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Some important dates |
International Mother Language Day, Sat Feb 21 Clean Up Australia, Sunday March 1 2009 Model Cat Racing, Sunday March 1 2009 Next BPG meeting, Wed 7.30, Mar 11, new Library |
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| Wagtales the annual ... will be sent out in a couple of weeks. |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact : Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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Weekend Wagtales # 65 Sun, Feb 15 2009 |
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Roundup - Hedgehogs |
It was a good celebration with 19 enjoying Friday 13th. One of the guests / now potential member was Trudi Thompson who provided a surprise and delicious large lemon cake ... and then informed all that it was her 85th birthday, Monday Feb 16. (Why not click on her name above and wish her a happy birthday!) |
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Arboretum |
There could be some action following Ron's letter, and a couple more Councillors realising the poor condition of the facility, for the pedestrian bridge, weeds and maybe some short term retic to be added to the Town of Bassendean's work to be done list. Watch this space. |
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Wagtales 2007-2009 |
 Wagtales ... the Musical? The annual Wagtales book was released Feb 13 at Hedgehogs. It will be sent to all members soon. |
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Some important dates |
Clean Up Australia, Sunday March 1 2009 Model Cat Racing, Sunday March 1 2009 Next BPG meeting, Wed 7.30, Mar 11, new Library |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact :Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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| Weekend Wagtales # 64 Thur, Feb 5 2009 | ||
Seed balls - a possible way of spreading seeds. |
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| It's official ... all BPG members must be Irish ... or hate using hand sprinklers |
Not one entry to the competition, |
| Make money from renewable energy ... |
Sign the FEED IN Tariff petition. Gross feed in tariffs mean you can buy electricity at a lower price and sell electricity back to the grid for a higher price .. at the same time! In WA, peak times for best income is Mon-Fri, 11am -5pm ... for around 22.9 cents per unit ... and buy it for around 15 cents per unit. That's the simplified answer ... you need to get all the details before making a decision .... and yes, I do have PV cells on the roof - Don |
| What's on | First BPG meeting, Wed Feb 11, 7.30pm, New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd Hedgehogs Dinner, Fri Feb 13, 7pm 83 Old Perth Rd Cat racing, Sunday March 1, Point Reserve 3-5pm, ask Don for free boats. |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact :Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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| Weekend Wagtales # 63 Sat, Jan 31 2009 | ||
Earth Hour (March 28) |
In 2007, 2.2 million people took part in the world's first Earth Hour in Sydney Australia. Just one year later, 50 million people in 370 cities and towns, in more than 35 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour.
Earth Hour 2009 aims to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world, inviting communities, business and governments to switch off lights for one hour at 8:30pm on Saturday March 28 and sending a powerful global message that we care enough about climate change to take action. Join us for Earth Hour at 8:30pm Saturday March 28 2009! |
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| It's official ... all BPG members must be Irish ... or hate using hand sprinklers |
Not one entry to the competition, |
| Make money from renewable energy ... |
Sign the FEED IN Tariff petition. Gross feed in tariffs mean you can buy electricity at a lower price and sell electricity back to the grid for a higher price .. at the same time! In WA, peak times for best income is Mon-Fri, 11am -5pm ... for around 22.9 cents per unit ... and buy it for around 15 cents per unit. That's the simplified answer ... you need to get all the details before making a decision .... and yes, I do have PV cells on the roof - Don |
| What's on | Annual Ratepayers' meeting Tue Feb 3, 7pm Downstairs, 48 Old Perth Rd First BPG meeting, Wed Feb 11, 7.30pm, New Library, 46 Old Perth Rd Hedgehogs Dinner, Fri Feb 13, 7pm 83 Old Perth Rd |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact :Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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| Weekend Wagtales # 62A Mon, Jan 26 09 | Another Award presented to BPG for our efforts! | |
| Claire Hall, our BPG President, received the Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Award at the Town of Bassendean's Australia Day event on behalf of the Bassendean Preservation Group for our tree planting in 2008 and what is coming up in 2009, plus our other environmental efforts over some 25 years. |
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Bassendean Preservation Group inc Box 75, Bassendean WA 6934 Australia Contact :Don Yates (committee member) 08 9379 9479 |
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| Weekend Wagtales # 62 Sat, Jan 24 2009 | ||
This week's topic - Seed collection - See following |
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Seed collection |
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Now is the time |
Various BPG members have suggested an interest in collecting local native seeds. And the ideal time is August to March. Who is interested? Come to the Feb 11 meeting to discuss |
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BPG recently purchased a copy of Australian Seeds Don has a second copy if members wish to read it |
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Australian seeds: a guide to their collection, identification and biologyEdited by Luke Sweedman Published in 2006 by CSIRO Publishing, colour, soft cover, 272 pages ISBN 0643092986 or |
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This is the first complete guide to the collection, processing and storage of wild seed. It provides a basic understanding to seed biology, evolution and morphology, and includes chapters on all aspects of harvesting, processing and storage of seeds. The procedures and protocols described are of international standard. Features photographs of more than 1300 Australian species, with emphasis on those that occur in Western Australia, showing size and well-shaped seed. This book is of major importance to horticulturists and agriculturists planning crop and weed control programs. Contents
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| Details on licences etc | DEC document to download if you want the 4 page (short) version! |
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| Alternatively check out these-seed suppliers | ANPSA Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) website |
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| Local revegetation company | GHEMS Environmental Revegetation of 4 Duffy St, Bassendean | ||
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Bookings wanted by Jan 20
Black Friday Gourmet Extravaganzaat Hedgehogs, 83 Old Perth Rd |
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| Weekend Wagtales #61 Thursday, Jan 15 2009 |
Friday Feb 13, 7pm, please book $35 / head BYO. Contact Maggie or Don 9379 9479. |
News (click on links shown below for more info) |
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| Newsletter for Jan 2009 - filled with lots of info | |
Sustainable packaging notes |
A profitable & practical future |
Swan River Trust interest in wake and speed monitoring |
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| Carbon capture conversion into polymers | An innovative proposal to reduce carbon dioxide to complement tree growing. |
| Is there a place for both native & introduced trees? | Social preferences study for street trees in Melbourne |
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| Weekend Wagtales #60 Sunday, Jan 11 2009 |
Around a dozen old and new BPG Members planted some 2200 seedlings on Sunday in 4 hours and filled the racks ... excellent stuff! (Click here for pics.) |
Information in brief |
 The seedling racks at Mick's Place almost 'runneth over'. Does anyone know of the missing racks? Email us! Mick has the new bike and is getting ready for who knows what? BPG Members need to consider how we handle future plantings. |
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2009 trees in 2009 almost gone |
Late requests, contact Don 9379 9479 |
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Black Friday Gourmet Extravaganza at Hedgehogs, 83 Old Perth Rd |
Friday Feb 13 7pm, please book before Jan 14, $35 / head BYO. Contact Maggie or Don 9379 9479. |
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First 2009 monthly meeting |
Wednesday Feb 11, 7.30pm, New Library 46 Old Perth Rd, (max 2 hours) Tea, coffe & nibbles usually served. Come for the conversation! |
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New competition ... 5 Holman hand sprinklers to be won ( www.bpginc.info ) |
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Remember to vote for your favourite environment project click here (Project 8 - more local signage on Ashfield Flats is out in front). |
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For information on Greenpeace in Pictures 2008, click here
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Weekend Wagtales #59 Saturday, Jan 3 2008 |
Information in brief |
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2009 trees in 2009 almost sold out |
Any late requests, call Don 9379 9479 or email . |
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Seeding day - 2009 plantings |
Sunday Jan 11, 9am, at Mick & Ruth's place ... 9279 9373 for detail |
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Black Friday Gourmet Extravaganza at Hedgehogs, 83 Old Perth Rd |
Friday Feb 13 7pm, please book before Jan 14, $35 / head BYO Contact Maggie if interested or Don 9379 9479. |
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First 2009 monthly meeting |
Wednesday Feb 11, 7.30pm, New Library 46 Old Perth Rd, (max 2 hours) Tea, coffe & nibbles usually served. Come for the conversation! |
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New competition ... 5 Holman hand sprinklers to be won Remember to vote for your favourite environment project click here (Project 8 - more local signage on Ashfield Flats is out in front). |
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