Past Articles
by tonyh
Thomas Savery, a military engineer, patented the first steam engine in 1698. The principle of harnessing steam power developed rapidly and James Watt patented a much improved engine in 1769 ...
by kathk
Getting ready for the launch of the new North Arm Cove website has involved many dedicated, energetic people. Doug and Tony have been running sessions to assist editors ( those ...
by dougk
With the concrete work now complete, we are looking forward to seeing the pergola start to take shape.
by janiner
The NSW Food Authority has tested the water quality in North Arm Cove since 2003. When these results are compared to local rainfall data, an estimate can be made as to whether the water is safe for recreational activities.
by leny
As a consequence of the NACRA executive meeting with Glen Handford Great Lakes Council General Manager, plus Grant Applications made by the Great Lakes Council and North Arm Cove Tennis Club, the NACRA Committee can report that 2012 is looking good for North Arm Cove.
by leny
North Arm Cove Residents Association NACRA has been sucessful in inviting two speakers to the February 11 General meeting 10am at the NAC hall. Topics to be addressed by our visitors are: the disaster/emergency plans for our village; and the results of the Heros Beach Aquatic Survey.
by susanc
North Arm Cove is a quiet little coastal village now but had some dreams been realised it could well have turned into a bustling port city. " The most central spot, where the new city is to be in the Great Port of the New Northern State."
by leny
During the Christmas period NACRA became aware that Great Lakes Council with funding from NSW Maritime was seeking submissions to help provide a clear direction for the development of boating ...
by leny
Following the NACRA Executive discussion with Glenn Handford the Great Lakes Council General Manager in October Council has made a grant application for a stand alone public toilet for the ...
by susanc
Tea Gardens Anglican - Christmas Day - 6.00 am at Hawks Nest Beach and 8.00 am at St Andrew's (crn Witt Street) Tea Gardens Uniting - Christmas Day - 9.00 ...
by dougk
The impact of all the recent wet weather on the contracted builder, Greg Bradley's current works schedule, has meant he will be unable to commence physical site works on the Cove Hall Pergola project until early in the new year. In the mean time, he will still be arranging trades, works schedules and ordering materials for delivery when required. It is now hoped that the work on the pergola will be completed by early to mid January next year.
by dougk
After building our house in 2009 much of the landscape around the house was fairly barren and we made many trips to nurseries acquiring plants to fill out the garden ...
by dougk
Walking through the North Arm Cove bush is spring is a delight with wildflowers everywhere. Purple flags abound. native orchids, flax lilies, travellers joy, leptospermum polygalifolium, a great many varieties ...
by dougk
Amongst the wonderful wildflowers to be found in our bush are some less desirable imports: Sadly, you may encounter the accursed lantana. The purple daisy, Dimorphotheca (Osteospermum) ecklonis may look ...