Revive Morisset speedway
MORISSET Showground now being managed by Lake Macquarie City Council ("Council to take charge of showground", Lakes Mail, March 14) opens up possibilities that otherwise were impossible. I would like the showground returned to what was once a huge attraction - a motor speedway track for motor bikes and speedway cars.
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Mayor Kay Fraser should realise this potential as a money maker that would turn Morisset into a desired destination for the thousands of people who follow speedway, or any motor sport.
The fact that camping is also available is a bonus, as many speedway people prefer to camp. So, how about it Lake Macquarie City Council? Build a speedway track that could also double as a horse trotting track, and all just a short walk to a McDonald's Restaurant and Morisset train station.
- Carl Stevenson, Dora Creek
Check out our school
A BIG thank you for highlighting our wonderful school ("School day full of harmony", Lakes Mail, March 28). We all enjoyed harmony day last Thursday. For any family looking for a school who makes a difference and where every student is part of our school family, come and see our school (Toronto Adventist School). We even have a pre-kindy class.
- Alyson Hancock, Rathmines
Toronto site 'sacred'
THE Bath Street site on the northern section of Toronto's foreshore is almost a sacred site for two reasons: It is lake foreshore, a surviving remnant; and it is part of the site of a highly significant venture in our national history supported by the colonial government of the time which deserves much greater recognition.
In the 1820s, the Threlkeld Mission to the Aboriginal People was granted 1280 acres and the Bath Street site was part of the mission settlement. At this time, it was an amazingly forward-thinking venture because it was increasingly difficult for two cultures to come to terms with one another.
Threlkeld saw the possibilities in exchanging language, knowledge and philosophy with the Awabakal people. In this he was helped by Biraban, an indigenous leader with whom he established a good relationship resulting in a dictionary and understanding. Threlkeld's contribution - so different from many confrontations happening in other places - deserves recognition and public access to the site. A small cafe with display feature and shelter for lakeside activities would be a step forward, rather than backward, on a very significant site.
- Robyn Gill, Coal Point
Aussie Americanisation
MEMO to Australian politicians: "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." Like it or not, it must be difficult not to be cynical about Australia's claims today that it is still not a mouthpiece for US interests in the region. Even now our Aussie lingo is starting to take on Yankee tones. Americanisation of our culture is taking hold here, we fight their American wars, such as Iraq and Vietnam, both wars fought on lies, if I may say, but do we have to be lap dogs?
- Richard Ryan, Summerland Point
Younger Landcarers
I FULLY understand why younger workers are required for lcoal Landcare groups ("Younger recruits sought", Lakes Mail, March 21). A perfect solution would be for those who are on the dole to work for their money instead of living off the taxpayers.
- Bev Fulton, Dora Creek
Elections every year
I BELIEVE that we should hold elections every year when one considers all of the wonderful promises that are made to us by the politicians. It seems to be the only time that this occurs as they spend the other two years slinging insults at each other.
- Alan Kendall, Neath
