Alan Jones: Yesterday morning I spoke about Hurlstone Agricultural High School. Who has decided to sell 120 of their 140 hectares and who has decided that amongst this land the memorial forest, Australia's first living war memorial, is to go as well?
Nathan Rees: Alan, I had a look at this, I know it was raised yesterday. The bit of land we're talking about, Hurlstone Agricultural High School, is the size of 10 ANZ stadiums put together, it's 160 hectares. I spoke with Minister Firth yesterday, and the memorial forest will be staying with the school.
Alan Jones: But how can you have an agricultural high school if you cut out most of the land that they need to service the school?
Nathan Rees: "Well, we'll take advice from the department on that. The college remains an agricultural college and we'll make sure that that's accomodated"
The purpose of the sale is to raise revenue for the recent mini-budget (see page 5-6 of the mini-budget document under Asset Divestments). The DET has confirmed that the "surplus land" mentioned in the mini-budget refers to Seaforth TAFE and Hurlstone farm.
Of the current 160ha school property, 140ha has been designated as "surplus to future educational purposes" and is to be sold. This is basically the entire farm, leaving only the area "currently used for teaching purposes and agricultural study".
Information is sketchy at the moment. Further info is available at the following links ..
If you are concerned at this action, I suggest you contact your local member and/or the office of the education minister to voice your concerns
Also, please share your opinions / suggestions on this matter by posting a nessage of the alumni forums for this topic.
Other items of interest include:
If you have any news that might be of interest to other alumni (eg reunions,etc), please post it on the alumni forums, or send an email to admin@hahsalumni.com
| By Charlie McColl @ November 20, 2008 |
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Let's not get too tangled up in "sacred", Ryan. Yes, I know exactly where you are coming from and I understand your point of view. But if we want to take on the NSW government by enga... Replies: 1
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| By rickanderson @ November 18, 2008 |
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Back in the 50,s when I attended Hurlstone we put an ad in the daily Sydney papers to sell Hurlstone using the Headmasters office phone number for buyers to contact. There was no mention of the name H... Replies: 0
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| By davidm @ November 18, 2008 |
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Good counsel Colin. I am happy to move on, and I respect alternative views. thanks also for the user tip
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| By davidm @ November 17, 2008 |
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Adrian, I have emailed several Senators and even Chris Hayes the Labor MP for Werriwa. I have also emailed MajGen Bill Crews - President of the RSL and Alan Jones. Alan has indicated a desire to spe... Replies: 3
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| By Paulene @ November 17, 2008 |
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I think it is disgusting that a government could even consider thinking of selling off school land without checking the exact usage of the land. If part of the land being sold is the Memorial Forest ... Replies: 0
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| By AdrianA @ November 16, 2008 |
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download the "Daily Telegrapg: petition: www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/document/reeslaborn swsackpetition.doc Replies: 0
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| By bonwag @ November 16, 2008 |
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Come gather round first homebuyers and place your starting bids
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| By Radman(ish) @ November 15, 2008 |
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James attended Hurlstone from 1992 until 1998. He was recently killed in a workplace accident down a mine in Wilton where he was attempting to repair a piece of machinery. He was 28 years old and enga... Replies: 0
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| By sue @ October 21, 2008 |
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Have 81 - 82 editions if interested, pleased advise where to send them.
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| By davewave21 @ September 21, 2008 |
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Hi Colin,Thank you for getting in touch with me .I am definitely interesting in attending the reunion on the 15 November and possibly bring a partner too.Please let me know when you need a definite an... Replies: 1
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Class Of 1987 Reunion RSVP's NOW DUE So TO IS PAYMENT Pls READ!! (0) By rosspitman @ September 14, 2008 |
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Well G'day All
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| By rosspitman @ September 14, 2008 |
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RSVP's NOW DUE!! So IS PAYMENT!!!!!
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| By lkremmer @ August 23, 2008 |
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Carmel attended Hurlstone between 1979 - 1984 and anyone that attended Hurlstone with Carmel will remember her wicked sense of humour, her vitality, intelligence and gaiety. Carmel loved Hurlstone pas... Replies: 0
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| By admin @ August 15, 2008 |
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The latest edition of the Heritage Newsletter is now available.
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| By Claire @ August 12, 2008 |
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School reunion for class of 1998 is being held at the Forresters Pub in Surrey Hills on Saturday 18th October 2008 from 6pm. Replies: 0
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| By admin @ July 19, 2008 |
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More from Melanie Reardon ...
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Let's not forget John Edmondson VC, extract from wikepedia:
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| By admin @ June 5, 2008 |
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Mrs Anne McLeod was formally farewelled at a function on 23rd May 2008.
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| By regay @ June 4, 2008 |
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We are organising a big weekend at Panthers Penrith for the June long weekend 2009 to celebrate this milestone event.
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Hans,
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