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Australian teacher in exchange Thn Acton Free Press Wednesday Jan 141831 BS Brian Jones exchange teacher from Australia teaching La and living north of wood at the residence of Mrs William by Jennller Its the of January and 22C Most Canad are thinking about the sun warmth and visit ing Australia However Australian has turned the tables by coming to Canada in the middle of winter Brian Jones of Sydney Australia arrived in Can ada In the New Year to teach grade 3 at Ottawa Public School In Guelph on an exchango who is now teaching his grade class In Sydney Brian residing with Bettys mother Mrs William at the familys Fifth Line farm property north of Betty who left Boxing Day has taught for 10 years and was recently librarian at Sch Both Brian and Betty were Informed of their ex change in lateOctobersoaccordingto Mrs Oakes it was a real ratrace preparing for a year in another country In such a short time How docs the frozen north appeal to our visitor from down under I thought I was prepared for the cold but I didnt realize cold could hurt Brian gasps Australian lifestyles are very similar to Canadian Brian comments Cost of living is high Real estate especially in Sydney costs more than In Toronto New cars are more expensive while used cars are cheaper Brian says his own modest two bedroom home In downtown Sydney cost the of Canadian and a small three room suburban house he recently purchased cost around Canadian A new family compact car fetches Canadian In Australia With salaries slightly under ours its easy to realize why Australians are having a hard time of It Sydney residents generally see a lot of canned American television shows and purchase the same consumer goods so Brian says the change to the Canadian way of lifd is not difficult The weather Is the biggest difference although Sydney receives its share of cooler temperatures Brian remarks a Canadian would find Sydney cold in winter because of the lack of central heating to moderate daytime temperatures of to and night temperatures at the frost level Three quarters of Australias population lives in the south western strip according to Brian When the traveler ventures away from the populated Australia wildest Kangaroos bound in front of cars frequently becoming traffic victims Koalas visit rural gar dens and bird life has to be experienced to be en joyed fully In order the abundance of Australian wildlife it is necessary to do two things Brian says One close your mouth and two get out of your earthat knocks out about per cent of all Australians he laughs Farms are larger as land becomes more pasture becomes sparse more land Is needed to maintain livestock Brian was raised on a small farm of 800 acres at miles from Sydney His family farmed head of Guernseys Brian remembers milking In the open milking shed and suffering cold fingers when the frost was on the ground He finds teaching In Canada somewhat different from teaching In Australia He says he is surprised by the amount of paper used in teaching There always a lineup the duplicator he remarks referring to teachers mimeographing work sheets for pupils He Is enjoying his small charges At an average ago of eight they arc somewhat younger than the yearolds hes used to He feels smaller children re main keen about school and he enjoys them I like little kids It good fun teaching them Brian says although he adds his class looked at him like stunned bunnies when ho first opened bis mouth they are having trouble getting used to his broad Australian accent At home in Australia Brian Is fond of coaching his Australian rules football team a game he says bears some resemblance to but not much Theres going to be one Ottawa Crescent class playing It by the end of the year he grins Theyll probably be cheering with an Australian accent too Betty of Fifth line north Is now teaching In Sydney Australia on an educational exchange program I and district Digest Sunshine Club held their first meet of the New Year recently according to sub mitted reports President Mrs Christine Robert son chaired the meeting while Mrs Florence May opened with piano renditions of several old favorites Thanks were the order of the day as Bert Davidson thanked Mrs Elsie for untiring effort looking after the club a money He also thanked those sending cheer while In hospital William was thanked by the president for Betting up the hall and straightening up after meetings Wilbur Patterson will assist him this year A card was received from Mrs and the Kingsbury family thanking club members for sympathy shown at the loss of their mother A letter was read from Mrs Edith of England who attended club meetings while visiting relatives In Rock wood this summer Enclosed pictures of the Rochester New York trip were enjoyed Miss Gladys Hanna was appointed club treas urer and Mm Robertson was unanimously asked to remain as president Guest speaker was Mrs J I co ordinator for the V O speaking on friendly visiting and family support Mrs Jean Kay and Henry were high scorers for euchre Mrs Margaret and Mr won with nine tables In play Lunch was served by Mrs Elsie and Henry Horticultural Club will hold their first meeting Wednesday January at the Town Hall All visitors are welcome and are asked to bring copies of seed catalogues for discussion on purchasing vegetable and flower seeds Schneiders Reliable Sweets are delighted with new orders to place their homemade candy in four major Batons stores In Toronto The Eaton Centre Town Centre will soon be selling fine sweets under the factory a own Factory manager Paul says he hopes to have candy making demonstrations in all stores by the end of January Please call Jennifer Barr at the Acton Free Press or evenings with Rock wood news personals or community coming events Village skating rink by Jane Jansen Thanks to the efforts of an Everton couple Mr and Mrs Wayne the neighbors In the community now have a skating rink Mr decided to build a skating rink this winter for something to do He has Invited everyone In the community to come and skate In his back yard He usually leaves the lights on until about 8 to 8 Your Everton neighbors appreciate your generous offer Mr The Ware family Jim Barb David and Timmy attended a party at Womens Institute Community Hall near Milton Saturday January Mrs formerly Mrs John Snow 88 years young was hostess to a family dinner of turkey and all the trimmings About 60 members of Ebenezer family grandchildren and great grandchildren attended Senior Citizens of Milton with Mr Tom Bradleys musical group entertained for dancing or Just good listening A few games of euchre were played Birthday greetings were delivered to those with January birthdays by the children who In turn received a balloon A good time was en joyed by all especially the ones Despite the cold weather of the past week the boy scouts were camping last weekend There were also many and cross country skiers enjoying themselves If you have any news to share with the residents of the village please phone me at evenings or at during the day and I will be glad to put the news in the column QsBdnge Lots of holiday season visitors Eden Mills Tree burning UCW meets Holy Communion was observed at Those being confirmed were Doug and Tom Galloway Katherlno and David Johns Robert McGregor Jennifer McLean and Brian Small The church annua meeting is to be held Jan 25 Ebenezer UCW held their annual meeting in the form of a pot luck lunch Rev Russet installed the following officers for 1961 President Mrs Keith Moore Secretary- Mrs Hank Weldman TreasurerMrs Geo Hewer Pianist Mrs John Hitching Citizenship Secretary Mrs I Ferguson Supply Secretary Mrs McLean Social Con venorMrs Clegg Visiting Convenor Mrs H Programme Convenor Mrs Hitc hing Archivist Mrs Don Joss by Mrs MacDoagall The president Mrs Anna Wilson presided over the meeting of the Friendly Seniors on Wed nesday and wished the members present a Happy New Year The group received a grant from Eramosa Township which was gratefully accepted A representative from New Horizons is sch eduled to attend the meeting of February Some euchre games and refreshments fol lowed the business Get well wishes go out to Mrs Evelyn who had the misfortune to fall down a flight of stairs while in Toronto Evelyn suffered In to her head and ck and will be confined to St Josephs Hospital in Guelph for several days Mrs Anna Wilson is in General Hospital and best wishes for a speedy return home are extended to her It was a bitterly cold night for the Tree Burn ing but those who braved the weather enjoyed skating sleigh riding or Joy rides on the snow mobiles Hot chocolate and doughnuts were served at the tooth and one could warm their hands around the fire from the trees by Doris Fines Mr and Mrs Max Schotach Heidi and Michael visited over the Christmas holidays at the home of Bonnies sister Mr and Mrs Cecil Pink at Falls Her mother Mrs Rose was there also They visited with friends at North Bay end did some skiing despite the below temperatures Bruce and Anne Smith with wee son Brent had a busy round of activity over the holidays Christmas week was spent at with Braces parents Mr and Mrs Elwin Smith The weekend before they visited In Guelph with Annes parents Mr and Mrs George and the weekend after they were at the home of Annas aunt Mr and Mrs Bdllindfdd by Winifred Smith Tho first meeting for 1861 was held at the home of Mrs Leo Jamie- son on the afternoon of January Members met at the home for a dessert luncheon Grace McEnery Betty Kooperdrad assisted by the hostess served dessert The president was unable to attend so the vice president Lille Given presided She Continued on Page B Earle White at Wood- bridge with all the family present Mr and Mrs Ernie Wynne Deborah and Eric visited over the holiday season with sister Mr and Mrs Jack Thomas and family at Burlington They also travelled to the home of Young at Aglncourt On Sunday Ernies sister Shirley Cracket and a friend from Toronto were guests of the Wynnes New Years day guests of Mr and Mrs Norman McKenzle were Norma s mother Mrs Flora Grieve of Guelph Lyda of Waterloo Linda and Rick of Guelph and BUI and of Mr and Mrs Barry Clarkes guests on New Years day were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Grace and Miss Ann of Georgetown Mrs William Hen derson of and Mr and Mrs Ross Ferguson were guests on New Years with Mrs Thomas Fines and Doris Mr and Mrs Gary Ferguson and Ryan spent New Years day with Sandras parents Mr and Mrs William Johnston and Barbara of Grand Valley Rockwood i n Four Corner Six Don The Coudlrymw pa Bat Could vi Boy The pa 111 pu Jim vi Royal Six Leila Kinplon M No Paul Mt Pirn Jan Loot Wo Tin Leal Caiuea J Walker TO Striken J It Hill leading the mm in of ill Van in of Nil Hawk lead the Ilea over HO were EYnSavkrt7 Walker McLaren J Ira Howard Ted JnUn Den III Rom Gordon HI tnwlloi over were Ami Ktngitoa Erie Van HI Joy Halliburton Ann Van 5uo Limehouse by Barb Ha if don The December meeting of the Ladles Auxiliary was held at the 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