Bidding Fond Farewell To Parish Priest

PARISH priest Father Ron Pickin, affectionately known as 'The Bishop of Beresfield', has called it a day, retiring on August 3 after 16 years of service to the parish, students, staff and parents of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Tarro.

Unbeatable

RON MASSEY has seen some fair teams in the 50 years that he's been watching rugby league. And he reckons you'll see the best one ever assembled in the World Cup.

Just Lunch, It Seems, For Stokes At Fairfax

THE Seven Network boss, Kerry Stokes, lunched with the chairman of Fairfax Media, Ron Walker, and its chief executive, David Kirk, at the publisher's headquarters yesterday, discussing the industry as media companies face tighter conditions in a looming advertising recession.

Miller Nails Minor Pairs Championship

IT was third time lucky for Ron Miller when he and Gavin Aitkin took out the minor pairs club championship recently, reported Bob Rogers of Thirroul Bowling Club.

Nolan's Shining Body Of Work

NEWCASTLE Region Art Gallery director Ron Ramsey has gold fever, inspired by long-lost artistic treasure.

Walker Cool On F1 Chief's Dire Prediction

AUSTRALIAN Grand Prix boss Ron Walker has played down suggestions by Max Mosley, the head of formula one's governing body, FIA, that formula one will only survive for one more year unless drastic spending cuts are implemented.

Pirie Clan Win Well

WICKY Vic from Jamberoo Bowling Club reports that Calum and Alan Pirie won their way through to the club's minor pairs final with a 19-13 win over experienced duo Ron Wiggins and Russell Jones on Saturday.