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Not only have many papers closed but with them is the loss of jobs, at a time when unemployment is high and other jobs may be impossible to find.
Let's hope locals continue to support our local newspapers by advertising in them, letting advertisers know you have seen their ads when you purchase goods and services and that locals continue to buy the paper. Thanks SCR staff.
D. Hanlon, Vincentia
Ridiculous on every level
It beggars belief that Shoalhaven City Council has come up with such a ridiculous idea as the $300 gift to ratepayers.
First, the vast majority of the money will not be spent within the Shoalhaven area due to the high ownership of holiday residences within the Shoalhaven.
Then council seeks to finance this ridiculous scheme by borrowing the money.
Seventeen million dollars which will end up being around $21 million with interest by the time the money is paid back.
Sadly, the ratepayers that receive the money will end up paying the money back double via increased rates required required by council to pay off the loan.
On a positive note: borrow the money, but spend it on beautifying the foreshores of our beautiful river so as to attract tourists to the Shoalhaven.
D. Johnson, Bangalee
Money well spent
I think the money invested in the Nowra Wharf is well spent and will draw a lot of tourists to our lovely river and area.
M. Evans, North Nowra
Generous gift of bronze ducks
After working with Robin for many years, this type of social generosity is not surprising and I thank him and Rosmond for their thoughts.
A. Stephenson, Nowra
Question for council
I live at Aquamist Apartments. This new motel and apartment development will have a impact on me. Does council send out plans to the residents of Aquamist Apartments before the plan is approved?
W. Walter, Huskisson
Military awards need review
Keith Payne VC was one of four VC winners in Vietnam, all members of the Army Training Team.
Not one VC was awarded in any of the 16 Infantry Battalions that served in SVN despite 521 KIA and over 3000 WIA. Four VCs have been awarded in Afghanistan, yet I could not get a VC for my CSM Jack Kirby either in 1966 or in a review in 2016.
In 1ATF, where most commanding brigadiers were decorated with the DSO, the mention of a VC in battalions was met with outright rejection. Why? In my own case, I was first recommended for a DSO but that was downgraded to MC, normally an award for platoon commanders. And my platoon commanders at Long Tan were downgraded from MC to MID.
I am of the opinion that if Long Tan had been fought in Afghanistan at least six VCs would have been awarded. I am aware of the Imperial Awards rationing system until 1991 when the Australian Honours system took over, with no ration on gallantry awards. I believe awards in Vietnam should now be reviewed under that system. The VC is not just for outstanding gallantry, but can be awarded for extraordinary service under fire. My medical orderly, Cpl Phil Dobson, is one such case. He treated up to 24 casualties in his Company Aid Post in the rubber, moving around under fire for at leat two hours with complete disregard for his own safety.
