Eumundi Voice - Issue 91, 18 April 2024

Eumundi Rotary sharing the voices of Eumundi and surrounds

Issue 91, Thursday 18 April 2024

It's an exciting month for Thai people as they traditionally celebrate Songkran on 13 April which signifies the end of the 'dry season' and the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. The name Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning “passing or approaching”.

A Songkran celebration will be held at the Original Eumundi Markets terraces from

9am-3pm on 28 April. Organised by the Thai Community Association of the Sunshine Coast, President Thichanun and her committee welcome everyone again this year. Past President Jang is owner of Sala Thai in Eumundi and is still involved as a principal adviser behind the scenes.

Songkran is celebrated all over Australia where Thai communities have put down their roots.

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Getting wet is what makes this festival so famous and in Thailand it is all about pouring and squirting as much water on as many people as possible. It comes at the end of a long, dry season – although many of us here currently feel we have had enough of the wet to last us a long time!

The celebration in Eumundi will begin with a welcome by Thai community members in traditional costumes followed by song and dance performances, a water blessing activity, offering of items to the Monks, the traditional Miss Songkran contest, a fashion show and the opportunity to try a variety of Thai culinary delights.

Join in this great day for a memorable experience embracing the Sunshine Coast Thai community, their customs and culture. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Visit: t.ly/5WXNQ. Greg Ison

WHAT’S ON?

Alsahwa launch

Alsahwa Farm in Verrierdale has a flagship farm store at Eumundi Square where they sell Alsahwa Farm honey, macadamias, herbs, plants and a selection of lifestyle books. The farm will hold its official launch from 27-30 April at Eumundi Square with workshops and activities.

Enjoy a beekeeping workshop from 9am12noon on 27 April, a session led by Mandy Spooner on eco-living from 11am-1pm, a tree planting community event from 1.30pm and a screening of the movie Rachel’s Farm followed by a Q&A with Rachel Ward, Charlie Arnott and Blair Beattie from 6-9pm.

Sunday 28 April features an Introduction to Permaculture Design by Robin Clayfield from 9am and a Cooking Masterclass with Terra Firma from 12-5pm. Charlie Arnott will host a two-day introduction to biodynamics from 29-30 April. Visit: alsahwa.com.

Author talk – Amanda Hampson

Join best-selling author Amanda Hampson from 1.30-2.30pm on 19 April at Cooroy Library for a talk about her new novel The Cryptic Clue, part of The Tea Ladies series.

In 2023 The Tea Ladies was a bestseller spending 12 weeks in the Australian fiction top 10. The tea ladies – Hazel, Betty and Irene – are back in this latest novel with another mystery to solve. Fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus will enjoy The Cryptic Clue. Register at: libraryevents.noosa. qld.gov.au.

WHAT’S ON?

Seeing the Soul

Around 50 local and interstate artists have entered the Hoofbeats Sanctuary Art Prize and Exhibition Seeing the Soul at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre which runs until 12 May. The exhibition revolves around the theme of human-animal connection across a broad range of mediums.

This year’s prizes include a Major Prize of $2,500, Runner-Up Prize of $1,500, Highly Commended Prize of $1,500, People's Choice Prize of $500 and a new Under 18 Emerging Artist Prize of $500.

Those vying for prizes include local Eumundi artist Julie Field with her ceramic horses and Golden Beach artist Jonathan Jones' framed painting with a poem and pen drawing of his beloved Arabian stallion. All money raised goes directly towards funding equine therapy programs at Hoofbeats Sanctuary. Visit: seeingthesoul.org.au/exhibition2024.

Pomona Railway Gallery

The Pomona Railway Gallery is hosting an exhibition Aged Beauty and Brushed Expressions at the Carriage Room until 1 May, combining the works of photographer Jane Howie and painter/ potter Mandy Smith.

Aged Beauty shows Jane’s work in old foliage,

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pods and flowers that are well past perfection but still beautiful. Her work earned her a Platinum Level Award with the Australian Photographic Society’s Conceptual Group. Mandy’s Brushed Expressions uses brushes and clay to reflect her sense of humour and life observations.

In the Gallery’s Banana Shed, Gillian Rachel’s A Sense of Home runs until 24 April. Gillian's artwork reflects discovering herself after mental health darkness and what being an artist means to her. Visit: pomonartgallery.com.

Friday night blues

Head to Alfresco’s Garden Cafe at 1381 EumundiNoosa Rd every Friday from 5.30pm for blues music. Happy hour is from 3-5pm so there is plenty of time to enjoy mediterranean-style dining and cafe classics. Visit: alfrescosgardencafe.com.au.

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WHAT’S ON?

Elijah

Noosa Chorale presents Mendelssohn’s muchloved oratorio Elijah at The J in Noosa Junction on the evening of 24 May with a matinee on 25 May.

Conducted by Kim Kirkman and with a full orchestra and four soloists it promises to bring out the best in all performers. Elijah is about the dangers of believing in false gods. Tickets: thej. com.au/elijah-noosa-chorale.

Artists’ fees and wages

Pomona Community House has organised a presentation

Understanding Artists' Fees and Wages from 4.30-6pm on 17 April at Lawson Shed, 1 Memorial Dr, Pomona. This is a free workshop presented by Qld Coordinator for the National Association of Visual Artists, Robyn Fernandez. Learn about artists’ fees, wages and the code of practice for visual arts, craft and design. It is useful for artists seeking to enhance their business, pitch to clients and secure grants. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.

Aretha Franklin

See RESPECT at The J on 27 April and follow Aretha Franklin’s life of love, tragedy and triumph through her greatest hits over 50 years.

In Act One Angie Narayan plays Aretha in the 1960s, exploring her childhood, the church, her manager/husband and the Civil Rights Movement. Act Two begins in the 1970s and moves to the 80s when Aretha makes a comeback with hits like Sisters are Doin' it for Themselves, Freeway of Love and Everyday People. Tickets: aunooshi.sales.ticketsearch.com.

The Whitlams at The Imperial Hotel

Tim Freedman brings his all-country endeavour

The Whitlams Black Stump national tour to Eumundi on 3 May at The Imperial Hotel featuring their new album Kookaburra.

Drummer Terepai Richmond and an A-team of roots musicians give new meaning to the band's repertoire. The gig at The Brewery in Eumundi is one of a limited number of performances in Qld. Tickets: tickets.oztix.com.au.

Correction and clarification

Eumundi Voice would like to acknowledge a printing error on page 26, Issue 90. The article Aria hits the right notes referred to the director of the play Sam Coward and connected him with 91.9 Hot FM (an incorrect frequency) instead of the correct radio station of 91.1 Hot FM. We sincerely apologise for this error.

New councillors sworn in

Sunshine Coast Council’s (SCC's) new mayor and councillors have made their Declarations of Office and commenced their 2024-2028 term. Cr Maria Suarez (Division 9) and Cr David Law (Division 10) were returned as councillors.

Mayor Rosanna Natoli congratulated each councillor on their election and said she was looking forward to working with them as a team for the next four years.

“Welcome to a new, fresh and exciting Sunshine Coast Council. As mayor I want to make a difference to our community and I know my fellow councillors feel the same way. Our focus is very much on supporting the community and collectively doing our best to improve lives in our region and ensure it continues to thrive into the future.”

At the post-election meeting of SCC on 11 April it was announced that Cr Maria Suarez would serve as the newly appointed Deputy Mayor.

New Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and councillors have also taken their oath of office for the 2024-2028 term during an official swearing-in ceremony. Mayor Wilkie said it was a great honour and privilege to take on the mayoralty and he is

committed to meeting the community's needs.

“We have a lot of challenges ahead but with a collaborative approach and community support we can continue to make Noosa a great place to live, work and visit,” he said.

Have your say

Sunshine Coast residents wanting to have their voice heard on key council projects are encouraged to register or update their profile on Have your say Sunshine Coast at: haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Economic and Community Development Group Executive, Greg Laverty said that Have your say Sunshine Coast was a comprehensive online platform that facilitates council’s online engagement opportunities. “There will be a diverse range of projects open for community input and feedback this year including regional projects such as the Sunshine Coast Community Strategy Refresh and the proposed Dark Sky Reserve,” said Greg.

“There will also be a variety of locality-based projects ranging from design and placemaking to natural areas and transport infrastructure upgrade planning. By joining our online community you can help shape these projects, our communities and our region.”

Local wins first prize

Local hobbyist beekeeper Kathy Lynch won first prize in the Beeswax Moulds section of Australia's prestigious Royal Easter Show in Sydney. Kathy is well known locally for her Pryor Gold honey which took out first prize in 2022 at the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show at Nambour.

Beeswax is a critical part of the honey cycle. Forager bees bring nectar back to the hive where it is passed from bee to bee to reduce the water content and become honey. Bees huddle together to increase the temperature in the hive to at least 33 degrees celsius which enables the wax glands in their abdomen to convert sugar from honey into beeswax that oozes out through small pores to form scales on their abdomen.

Forager and other hive worker bees chew the small scales to turn them into beeswax of the right consistency to build hexagonal honeycomb chambers. To produce less than 500g of wax, bees need to ingest 3-4kg of honey, requiring that they visit an incredible 30 million flowers. Busy little bees!

When the beekeeper harvests honey from the comb, wax is inadvertently collected due to partial destruction of the chambers. This is separated and purified – a laborious and timeconsuming process.

Kathy uses purified wax and silicone moulds, some made with a 3D printer, to make her winning exhibits and beeswax to make lip balm, moisturising cream, wax wraps, furniture polish and seals for homemade cheddar cheese. Kathy runs a bee course for beginners at Bees Noosa. Visit: beesnoosa.com.

Food, fame and failure

Sunshine Coast Libraries have been running an In-Conversation series for some time at The Events Centre, Caloundra. In the upcoming conversation on 30 April, Julie Goodwin will talk with Mix FM radio presenters Sami Muirhead and Todd Widdicombe about her new autobiography Your Time Starts Now.

Julie was the first winner of Australian MasterChef in 2009 and her cookbook Our Family Table was one of the highest selling cookbooks in Australia. She was a columnist for the Australian Women’s Weekly, co-hosted a radio show and ran a cooking school.

In her book Julie writes about fame, freedom and food but also failure and her struggles with anxiety and addiction. Tickets: theeventscentre. com.au.

Meet the author – Sheridan Stewart

Eumundi Connection Hub hosts Sheridan Stewart from 9.30-11.30am on 23 April at The Pavilion, Eumundi to talk about her new book I am Enough.

Sheridan is an author and radio broadcaster currently with ABC Radio Qld – Sunshine Coast. What began for her as a 90-day challenge to spend less became an exploration of what matters most. I am Enough explores what it means to have enough, do enough and be enough. Visit: Eumundi Connection Hub FB page.

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Caravan park planned for Yandina Creek

A development application has been lodged for a bushland-oriented tourist park with more than 250 sites (MCU24/0059) on a 135-acre site at Arcoona Rd, Yandina Creek, southeast of Eumundi.

The proposed park would include 150 powered caravan sites, 67 eco-cabins and 37 unpowered camping sites. Part of the tourist park would front Yandina Creek and include a boat ramp, jetty and parking area for trailers.

The application was submitted by Subdivisions (Qld) Pty Ltd on behalf of Danseur Pty Ltd. The land has been used for agricultural purposes, primarily beekeeping. A report about the proposed tourist park stated it would provide opportunities for visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings.

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COMMUNITY QUICK NOTES:

Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting. The Eumundi Chamber of Commerce Inc AGM will be held from 5.00 for 5.45pm start, Weds 22 May 2024 @ The Imperial Hotel. For more info: https://t.ly/Vr0I1

The Application for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use to Tourist Park is impact assessable due to the site’s zoning as a Rural Zone. The site is not currently connected to sewerage and water services but it is proposed the development be connected to the Unitywater network in proximity to the Quanda Rd industrial estate around 2.3km to the east.

The proposed tourist park claims it will act as a gateway for visitors to the council’s Blue Heart project, the Maroochy River and recreational trails. The Blue Heart is approximately 5,000 hectares of land and takes in a large area of natural floodplains and some small areas of residual land in the lower Maroochy River catchment.

To make a submission or comment visit: t.ly/ PMydE.

Photo credit Andy Hay

The future of swimming pool maintenance

Swimming pools can provide fertile breeding grounds for algae, bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogens if the water is left untreated. Microbial contamination can create a variety of problems, ranging from aesthetic unpleasantries, such as slimy green water to serious health risks such as fugal, bacterial or viral infections. Their growth if unchecked can result in a sufficiently dense masses of organic material to clog and foul waterlines and valves, contributing to rot or corrosion.

Swimming pools usually require continuous chemical treatment, which involves the addition of chlorine and other halogen material on a continuous basis to establish a desired level of free available halogen (FAH). It is known that hypochlorous and hypobromous acid when added to water has an oxidizing effect which results in the removal of nutrients from the water and can prevent microbial infestation as well as algae infestation.

In view of the above it is desirable to provide an algal suppression method that addresses some of these shortcomings particularly the burden of regularly topping up the pool chemicals whilst still providing a pool which is suitable for use.

The Pulzball (patent pending) contains mineral beads for inhibiting algal growth in a water body.

The mineral beads in Pulzball when placed in the skimmer box, allow the swimming pool water to flow through the ball. Reducing or taking away the need for adding chemical additives for maintaining the pH of the pool and preventing or at least suppressing the growth of algae in the 60,000 litre swimming pool for up to three years. In pools smaller than 30,000 litres the ball is expected to last up to five years. The standard ball is used in pools up to 75,000 litres, the large Pulzball is for pools up to 150,000 litres and the deluxe is for pools up to 200,000 litres of water. For larger pools the balls are custom made for each pool.

The Pulzball is available online: pulzball.com or from David Cooper at Eumundi Square on Wednesday or Saturday.

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ANZAC DAY

Anzac Day services

Eumundi’s Anzac Day commemoration service will be held in the Amphitheatre from 8-9.30am. Those wishing to march and follow the pipe band are invited to gather at the assembly point at 7.30am under the Original Eumundi Markets welcome sign, cnr Napier Rd and Lonergan Lne. The Rotary Club of Eumundi will offer a BBQ breakfast from 8-10.30am.

In Cooroy a dawn service begins at the Cooroy Cenotaph from 4.45am with a Gunfire Breakfast served at the RSL Club from 6am for $5pp. The main march and parade will be in the main street with participants forming-up at 10am, stepping-off at 10.30am and ending with a short memorial service outside Memorial Hall. Two-up games begin at 1.30pm in the Cooroy Memorial Hall.

A dawn service at the Tewantin Cenotaph begins at 5.30am followed by a cemetery service at 6.30am. The main parade and commemoration

service will be held at 9.30am with a Gunfire Breakfast at Tewantin-Noosa RSL from 6.15am. Enjoy two-up at Tewantin-Noosa RSL from 10.30am and the Royal Mail Hotel in Tewantin from 11am- 3pm. Veterans and their families are invited to a commemorative lunch at the Royal Mail Hotel from 11.30am-2.30pm.

The Verrierdale Community Group will host an Anzac Day dawn service commencing at 5.30am at Verrierdale Hall, 460 Verrierdale Rd followed by a Gunfire Breakfast. Yandina will hold its service at the Yandina Cenotaph, cnr Stevens St and Farrell St at 11am with the march formingup at 10.45am. At North Arm, Terella Brewing is holding an afternoon of two-up and lawn games with food trucks and live music. Rhonda Piggott

War-torn love letters call to action

On Valentine's Day this year the Australian War Memorial put out a call for volunteers to transcribe handwritten love letters from the front lines. These heartfelt letters are an intimate insight into the daily lives of couples separated by war.

Images of thousands of handwritten letters have been released on the Memorial’s digital platform: transcribe.awm.gov.au. An army of volunteers is needed to help decipher the scripts online. Volunteers typing out text in the comfort of their homes can make it easier for historians, descendants and the community to access precious love letters.

Among the collection is a letter from Dorothy Keshan to her husband Malcolm 'Mac' William Keshan who was a prisoner of war in Germany from 1941-45. “The only good thing about all this passing time is that each day brings you a little closer. I feel pretty certain that it won’t be much longer sweetheart,” she said in one of hundreds of letters between the pair. “All this time passing only makes me miss you so more and more and – I’m waiting for you Mac.”

With Anzac Day approaching, volunteering to transcribe love letters online is an action worth considering, commemorating those who fought for us while desperately missing their sweethearts. Lest we forget. Garry Reynolds

Thursday 25th April 2024 from 7.30am for 7.45am

We invite the community to join Eumundi & District Historical Association to this year’s ANZAC Day commemoration service to be held in the Eumundi Amphitheatre.

March Assembly Point – from 7.30am under the Original Eumundi Markets welcome sign cnr. Napier Road and Lonergan Lane, Eumundi.

Rotary Club of Eumundi will offer a barbecue breakfast. The service will conclude by approx. 9.30am.

Please note that this event is being conducted under an event permit from the Sunshine Coast Council. Those who would like to march and follow the pipe band are invited to assemble from 7.30am under the Original Eumundi Markets sign near the Rural Fire Brigade.

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COMMUNITY

Loneliness and the anorexia of intimacy

There is a current epidemic of loneliness in our society. A significant factor is the starvation of human connection – which I have labelled the anorexia of intimacy.

An increasing number of people are facing a massive void in their lives. Instead of reaching out for human touch with family, friends and communities, more people are searching for technological solutions. It is hard to be rejected by a bot.

So, who is best able to fill the void? Artificial intelligence (AI) or communities?

Tech companies have the data and are capitalising on the void to produce a staggering range of products to make us feel connected without actually being connected at all. In the process – along with losing our peripheral eyesight – we are losing the skills of connection and intimacy as we stare into computers rather than faces.

Anorexia of intimacy could result from loneliness or the deprivation of physical touch which can

create feelings of emptiness. How often are we in bed and absorbed in an iPad rather than each other? How many people get most of their affection from an animal rather than a human? How many are having a massage as it is the only way to get human touch? How many don’t even get a kiss or a hug when loved ones say goodbye?

As we Google search, the algorithms interpret our data and technology companies are building products to reduce loneliness and support intimacy needs. According to a 2023 Pew research study, sexual intimacy is at a 30year low across all genders. This is particularly relevant with young men getting their needs met by watching pornography. Data suggests 76-87% of 18-29yo men consume pornography regularly and are less satisfied with real life intimacy.

People are paying $1/min just to talk to a bot that sounds like a human with one bot generating more than $5M a year. It only takes a few moments to discover such a world online.

In Berlin the first Cyrothel has been launched with clients romping with life-size sex dolls. Instead of human workers, clients interact with them in the virtual realm by donning virtual reality headsets to watch immersive 4D pornography featuring their favourite sex-bot thanks to a purpose-built AI language model.

You can also pay for an online intimacy coach who could be located anywhere in the world and can be a human or a bot. The reason for this may be that without experience we are losing confidence to connect.

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Technology has its advantages, however what could ever replace the loving touch of another human? To have touch we must create places in our community where we can connect. We need children, parents and dog parks. We need a variety of social activities where people of all ages can meet, laugh, talk, dance, learn or even watch an outdoor movie together under the stars.

We need to make it easier for people to connect with each other in real life so we can help halt the epidemic of loneliness and the anorexia of intimacy. I believe this is one of the most important roles of councils, communities and ourselves as citizens as we navigate a world we want to engage with. Jenny Brice

OUT AND ABOUT

Social evening

Just prior to the Easter break members of the Rotary Club of Eumundi met at The Imperial Hotel for an evening of connection and fun. Along with enjoying each other's company and platters of finger food, the evening included an interesting presentation by Jenny Brice on the epidemic of loneliness which she aptly calls “the anorexia of intimacy”.

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Enquiry into food and beverage sector

TURBINE is a leading advocate for innovation and sustainability in the food and beverage manufacturing industry and welcomes the recent announcement of an inquiry into opportunities for expansion and advancement in the sector.

The inquiry was initiated by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources and underscores a crucial commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing value-adding processes and promoting sustainable growth within Australia's food and beverage manufacturing landscape.

It will investigate facets crucial to the industry's evolution including innovation trends and new technologies, how to support new and emerging products and industries, domestic and export market opportunities, the circular economy, waste reduction and decarbonising.

“Australia punches well above its weight in terms of innovation and quality but there are barriers to scale. TURBINE aims to solve many

of these issues but more needs to be done to support this section which contributes to the Australian economy,” said TURBINE CEO and Project Director Andrew Eves-Brown.

International award-winning spirit producer CAVU Distilling also welcomes the inquiry and will take part. Co-founder Matt Hobson is currently meeting with distributors and trade in London as part of their effort to export the brands Sunshine & Sons and Nil Desperandum. He said that his industry peers and colleagues were producing innovative world-class spirits and the right policy settings would encourage investment in the industry and lead to employment and economic opportunities for Australia.

“Having met with distillers in the UK it’s fair to say they are outraged by a tax that has decimated small British distilleries, despite it being 40% less than what Australian distillers are paying per bottle. The UK industry has seen a large number of job losses and distillery closures as a result,” said Matt.

Matt Hobson, CAVU

ON THIS DAY

Jelly Babies

Did you know that Jelly Babies were previously known as Peace Babies? Their initial invention seems to have been a mistake!

In 1864 an Austrian confectioner working for Fryers of Lancashire was asked to make a mould for jelly bears. The resulting sweets looked more like newborn infants and were subsequently given the unsettling name Unclaimed Babies. Sweets' manufacturer Bassett’s of Sheffield, UK put them into mass production and rebranded them as Peace Babies in 1918 to mark the end of WWI. Production was halted during WWII due to

a shortage of ingredients but resumed in 1953 when they were renamed Jelly Babies.

When Cadbury-Schwepps took over Bassett’s in 1989, they gave each Jelly Baby a name. The Jelly Baby gang consisted of Brilliant (the red one), Bubbles (the yellow one), Baby Bonny (the pink one), Boofuls (the green one), Bigheart (the dark purple, blackcurrant-flavoured baby) and Bumper (the orange one).

Over the years they have made several TV appearances including on Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series and Doc Martin. ‘Beatle’ George Harrison reportedly had a soft spot for Jelly Babies.

Bassett’s Jelly Babies changed in September 2007 to include only natural colours and ingredients, although they are no longer the sole manufacturer. Jelly Babies manufactured in the UK tend to be dusted in starch left over from the manufacturing process and used to aid release from the mould. Jelly Babies manufactured in Australia generally lack this coating.

Rhonda Piggott

Quarantine stations

On an isolated peninsula off Tasmania’s southeast coast on the northern part of Bruny Island lie the remnants of a historic maritime quarantine station. It operated from 1884 until 1919, treating immigrants with typhoid and smallpox and health-checking 9,000 WWI troops on their return to Tasmania. The station played a significant role in Australia’s history as its isolation made it the perfect location for quarantine.

Bruny Island Quarantine Station was built in the

mid-1800s to prevent the spread of contagious diseases such as typhoid and smallpox that were prevalent at the time. The word 'quarantine' is derived from the Italian words ‘quaranta giorni’ which means 40 days – the amount of time a ship was usually required to sit at anchor before landing to prevent the spread of disease.

In 1918 there was a worldwide outbreak of influenza known as the Spanish Influenza Pandemic and by January 1919 it had reached Australia, with Tasmania the last of the states to be affected. Soldiers were vulnerable to infection and more than half the US troops who died in WWI were victims of influenza. Troops returning after 56 days at sea were obliged to spend one week at the Bruny Island Quarantine Station.

On arrival quarantined visitors were sent to the ‘Cleansing Room’ where they undressed and surrendered all clothing which was put in a bag and laundered or fumigated, receiving a tag with a number on it to retrieve clothing on discharge. People bathed in Lysol and special soap and were potentially exposed to sulphur burning. They then received new clothes or a hospital gown.

After a medical examination, if any signs or symptoms of infection were present, they were sent to an observation ward or the hospital. If free from infection they were allocated a dormitory or accommodation in a tin shed or tent outside the medical stockade area.

Other states also implemented quarantine stations. In Qld maritime quarantine saw ships lined up in Moreton Bay. The Qld State Government wanted quarantine off the mainland at Bulwer, Moreton Island so there would be

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no likely escapees among returning soldiers, however the Commonwealth Government held firm on mainland Lytton. The Commonwealth Government retained responsibility for maritime quarantine and immunisation but states managed preventive measures and guidelines. It is easy to imagine that having survived the war – and returned safely home – the last thing soldiers wanted to do after such a long voyage was to spend extra time in quarantine.

Tania Watson

FOOD

Paws, pints and playtime

from their commitment to enhancing the overall experience for guests and complements the Sunshine Coast’s dog-loving culture.

“Many of our customers, just like us, are big-time dog lovers. A lot of them have asked us about bringing their furry friends when they visit so the decision to transform The Yard to suit both two-legged and four-legged guests just made sense,” said Tyson. “Our Yard Bar has a separate entrance, faux grass (cool on pooches' paws) and large market umbrellas over picnic tables providing great shade for dogs.”

“We provide water bowls and treats for dogs, cold tap beers, fine wines, fancy cocktails and a mouth-watering lunch menu for the humans.” Parklands Tavern is also offering guests a chance to win a $50 bar tab every week if they upload a snap of their pooch enjoying the festivities on social media with the tag #poochesofparklands.

Open from 10am-5pm daily, Parklands Tavern hopes to make this vibrant outdoor space the ultimate destination for dog owners. Visit: parklandstavern.com.au.

Parklands Tavern is making tails wag all over the Sunshine Coast. The venue recently announced its beer garden, aptly named The Yard, is now welcoming furry friends!

Venue Manager Tyson Kelley-Comb said the decision to open the beer garden to dogs stems

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Tags given to people passing through the ‘Cleansing Room’

Hobby horse riding

Hobby horse riding is a new and growing sport in Australia that mirrors other horse events. In many other countries it attracts thousands of competitors and spectators and will soon be showcased at the Qld Hobby Horse Championships on 5 July.

The championships will feature dressage and show jumping events including a high jump competition which sees horses and riders clearing at least 1.2m. It will be held at the Morayfield Sport and Events Centre, an excellent indoor venue centrally located to encourage participation from a wide area.

Matty Sormani and Coralie Kedzlie developed

Hobby Horse Riders to bring together riders from all over Australia and the world. Encouraging and helping riders and their families to build their own clubs, they are seeing increased growth. The sport started in Finland early in the 21st century and has spread across the world attracting more than 10,000 hobby horse enthusiasts to the Finnish Annual Championships.

Social and competitive events are regularly organised at Belli Park. Other groups and clubs have events on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and throughout NSW, Vic and WA.

Members of the Hobby Horse Riders team recently travelled to Canberra to help the Finnish Embassy showcase hobby horse riding in Australia. Hundreds of visitors joined in the fun, from tiny tots to mums and dads and serious hobby horse high jump enthusiasts.

You may wonder, “Why hobby horses?” The sport provides a safe and friendly opportunity to explore and learn about horses and horse events. The rules are similar to other horse events and a fun way to learn and meet others. Riders of all ages participate and newcomers are welcome.

“It’s great to see young people getting outside and being physically active. Many get creative, designing and making their own hobby horses and the tack to go with them,” said Coralie.

For more information visit: hobbyhorseriders. com. Membership is free and you can keep upto-date with what is happening in the world of hobby horse sports and recreation.

The Bookseller at the End of the World

The Readers on Fire book club started early this year at The Pavilion, Eumundi and recently read and reviewed The Bookseller at the End of the World.

Pouring beers from 1pm and a round of Good old fashion

It is a wonderful memoir by Ruth Shaw who has two ‘wee bookshops’ in the remote village of Manapouri in Fiordland, south NZ. I wouldn't normally choose to read a memoir so I feel that being part of the book club has gifted me books I may never have chosen!

Ruth tells the tale of her life interspersed with little tales of a bookshop. I wonder if the purpose was to lighten the emotional load of some of her life's events. Now 75yo, when Ruth was young the world was a different place. She would venture off by herself fearlessly which I imagine was not common for women in the 1960s and 70s. Surprisingly, her most dangerous and traumatic moments occurred in her hometown and later in relationships and motherhood. The fact her sailing boat was boarded by armed pirates is by-the-by.

Little glimpses of her bookstore include young children helping her open up, travellers sitting, crying on her doorstep and those she managed to find the ‘perfect’ book for to help them with their tribulations.

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What I love about this book is Ruth's fearlessness. I have so much respect for a 28yo in the 70s taking herself to PNG and setting up a life there as there was no internet, FaceTime or reliable communication. Her parents must have been terrified! She also immersed herself in the dark side of Kings Cross, courageously standing her ground against corrupt police officers and creating safe spaces for sex workers and addicts. Such a rich tapestry of a life!

I would have liked to read more about how she navigated traumatic experiences emotionally and how her personal growth developed. More introspection and contemplation on her own ‘part’ in her life's events would have scratched that itch for me. Our reading group decided she wanted to hold back such openness with her book to be released across the world!

The Bookseller at the End of the World is an easy read with the short chapters helpful at the end of a long day. We all enjoyed it!

Lisa Jayne, Facilitator, Readers on Fire Book Club, Eumundi

ARCHITECTURE

Gabriel Poole

Eumundi provided inspiration from the 1970s to 90s for a creative group of artists, designers, writers and environmentalists including architect Gabriel Poole and his artist wife Elizabeth Frith.

Their office/studio was the Old Bakery on Memorial Dr which now houses a hairdresser and restaurant. After building his Tent House home in Eerwah Vale in 1990 Gabriel drew international acclaim for its innovative design, use of unusual lightweight materials with

retractable walls and minimal environmental impact. It received the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Innovation Award. In 1996 he created a new version of the Tent House at Lake Weyba.

Throughout his career Gabriel pursued affordable housing solutions with the aim of increasing the availability of architecture to the mass market and designing a number of Sunshine Coast houses. His designs catered to clients' budgets, from container and small homes to huge villas of concrete and steel, all impacting on the eye and considering the environment. Elizabeth collaborated on design, use of colour, materials and aesthetic appeal. They saw a future for intergenerational homes where whole families could live together.

Gabriel received the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Gold Medal for Lifetime Contribution to architecture in 1998 and died in 2020, making his houses even more in demand.

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Deadly Dutchman’s pipe vine

Did you know that many insects are host specific? This means they need the plant they evolved with to support their lifecycle. Introduced invasive pest plants threaten this delicate ecological balance and the survival of wildlife.

One example is the Dutchman’s pipe vine which was introduced as a garden ornamental and quickly became very popular due to its flower. It has been spread further by illegal dumping of garden waste and by seeds. The beautiful,

endangered Richmond birdwing butterfly mistakes the Dutchman’s pipe vine for its host vine because it smells similar. When the larvae hatch they eat the Dutchman’s pipe vine which is poisonous to them and don’t survive to become butterflies.

Dutchman’s pipe vine has been found in the Eumundi area and we are calling on residents to join the journey to protect our Sunshine Coast and commit to managing invasive species at your place. While the vine is not flowering at this time of year it is recognisable by its heartshaped leaves.

If you find Dutchman’s pipe vine on your property, visit: t.ly/oMkrx to learn more about managing it. There are many native vines that look similar and are beneficial to our wildlife so make sure you properly identify it before you remove it.

If you would like to go a step further you could help restore the host vine Pararistolochia praevenosa of the Richmond birdwing butterfly by planting one in your garden. These vines are available at your local native plant nursery. More information: t.ly/VSr38.

Rhea Phelan – Vector and Pest Plant Officer (SCC)

Richmond birdwing butterfly

One of Australia’s largest butterflies is the Richmond birdwing butterfly which is listed as vulnerable under the Nature Conservation Act as a critical priority species. Only a few population pockets remain in northern NSW and in SE Qld breeding distribution is restricted

Richmond birdwing butterfly

to fragmented patches from Kin Kin to the Glasshouse Mountains to Kenilworth.

The larger female has a wingspan up to 16cm and is mostly black and brown with yellow, cream and white patterns on her hindwings. The smaller male has up to a 13cm wingspan with spectacular iridescent green upper-hindwings and a black forewing with a bright green top edge. His lower hindwing is vivid green, blue and yellow. Both have yellow and black abdomens and a brilliant red patch on their mid-bodies.

Adult Richmond birdwing butterflies feed on eucalyptus and melaleuca flowers but their larvae can only survive if they eat a specific plant – aptly named Richmond birdwing vine (Parastolochia praevenosa) – which is also listed as threatened in Qld.

Females lay one to three tiny yellow eggs per food plant on the underside of the vine leaves. A single larva has an enormous appetite and one 10yo vine will only be enough for one hungry caterpillar! If there are too many larvae competing for a food source they can become cannibalistic.

Once abundant, the Richmond birdwing butterfly has suffered from extensive rainforest clearing and habitat fragmentation leading to its current fragile population. The invasive vine species Dutchman’s pipe also attracts adult females which may lay eggs on these leaves instead of the birdwing vine. Tragically, the Dutchman’s pipe is toxic and will kill larvae if they feed on it. Source: SCC Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve website. Richmond birdwing butterfly

A TASTE OF THE HINTERLAND

A taste of the Hinterland

Now that the heat of summer has passed it is time for foodie festivals. The hinterland features prominently, showcasing local produce, producers and chefs. Here’s what is on offer.

GourMay Mary Valley Festival from 1 May1 June is spread across Imbil, Kenilworth, Kandanga, Amamoor, Traveston, Kybong and Dagun. Highlights include the Camp Oven Competition, Bellbird trail and wild macadamia walks and campfire dining. There are wine tastings, a bushfood long lunch with Peter

Wolfe, a lunch with ethically grown produce at Woollahra Homestead, foodie-themed film nights and the Kenilworth ArtsFest. Imbil will host Festival Day on 25 May with a gala dinner on 1 June. Visit: gourmaymaryvalley.com.au.

Big Rosella Field Day at the Petersen’s farm in Woolooga from 4-5 May has been held since 2016 and is an initiative of CC and Greg Petersen. Learn all about rosellas – not the birds but the fruit – and marvel at the jams, chutneys, relishes and freeze-dried creations that come out of the Woolooga Farm Kitchen formerly known as CC’s Kitchen. There will be cooking demonstrations and tastings, farm tours and entertainment. Visit: petersensfarm.com.au.

Goomeri Pumpkin Festival returns from 2426 May after a three-year hiatus. There will be wine and cheese under the stars on 24 May and Pumpkin Polo, twilight markets and a gala dinner at Clovelly Estate on 25 May. Take part in or watch the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll and the Pumpkin Street Parade on 26 May. This festival is quirky and much-loved. Visit: goomeripumpkinfestival.com.

Noosa Eat and Drink Festival from 30 May2 June will take place at various restaurants and locations in Noosa and in Pomona. While the majority of events are in Noosa, they draw heavily on local hinterland produce to weave magic in the kitchens. Events include workshops, a Festival Village from 1-2 June and numerous dining events. Visit: noosaeatdrink.com.au.

The Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival runs from 26 July-4 August with more than 90 events across the Sunshine Coast. Like the Noosa Eat and Drink Festival the events draw heavily on hinterland produce and producers. Expect farm tours, distillery and craft beer tastings and dining experiences. Visit: thecuratedplate.com.au.

Cooloola Farm Trail from 28-29 September allows you to self-drive to a number of farms from the hinterland to the Gympie region and see first-hand how they produce high quality products. Each farm supports artisans with popup stalls. Visit: cooloolafarmtrail.com.au.

Rhonda Piggott

The Impossible Pie

“To dream the impossible dream, to bake the impossible pie ...” The reason for the name is apparently because the ingredients all separate into layers as it bakes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain flour

1 cup castor sugar

3/4 cup desiccated coconut

4 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

125g melted butter

1/2 cup flaked almonds

2 cups full cream milk

Method

• Pre-heat oven to 180-degrees celsius.

• Combine flour, sugar, coconut, eggs, extract, milk and half the almonds – stirring until combined.

• Pour mixture into a pie dish.

• Bake for 35 mins then remove from oven, sprinkle with the other half of almonds and bake for another 10 mins.

• Remove from the oven, sift some icing sugar over the top and serve.

The pie is just as nice cold with cream and/or icecream. You could also add blueberries or the like into the mix before baking however I would make the basic recipe first to see if you like it.

Enjoy!

Greg Ison

A Taste of Spice

Australia is recognised as the most multicultural society in the world uniting a multitude of cultures, experiences, beliefs and traditions. This is due to the contributions of more than 300 different ancestries – from the First Australians to the newest arrivals.

The different cultures and backgrounds of people who have come to Australia have introduced a myriad of customs and traditions that make this country a diverse and colourful place to live. Most importantly for us foodies, it has brought a smorgasbord of delightful food from all over the world.

One such place we have locally is A Taste of Spice at Noosa Junction. It is a small, ‘hole in the wall’ restaurant serving Malaysian, Thai and some Chinese dishes straight from the kitchen woks.

I go there for the Malaysian dishes as there are speciality Thai and Chinese eateries on the Coast. Having lived in Malaysia, I strongly recommend dishes like Char Kway Teow, Singapore Noodles,

Chicken Curry with Roti and Singapore Laksa as authentic as I have tasted anywhere. Anil and Shalini are great hosts and will cook your dish however you like it – mild to extra hot.

If you are going for dinner I recommend you book but at lunch time you can usually get a table. A Taste of Spice is at 4/36 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads. Greg Ison

YOUTH

GSLC Word’s Greatest Shave campaign

Recently students and staff at Good Shepherd Lutheran College (GSLC) supported the World’s Greatest Shave campaign for the twelfth time. Eight brave GSLC students pledged to cut or shave their hair to ‘shave’ the world from blood cancer and raise valuable funds.

GSLC Principal Anthony Dyer explained: “At GSLC we place great emphasis on service for others.

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Lexie Cook

By participating in the World’s Greatest Shave students learn important values and lessons through the shared experience of shaving and fundraising – empathy, empowerment, philanthropy, community values and social conscience. As a college we are passionate about this campaign and continue to support the vital work it undertakes.”

Many people facing blood cancer lose their hair during treatment, so it was really important to 10-year-old Lexie Cook that her hair was cut at an eligible length to be used for a wig. Fellow Yr 5 student Benjamin MacDonald didn’t have the same length however he did manage to raise over $3,000 before watching his hair fall to the ground.

GSLC’s fundraising campaign doesn’t rely solely on online fundraising efforts. The entire college supports the campaign through a variety of fundraising activities including a Crazy Hair Day, stalls, games, a bake sale, sausage sizzles and other activities such as a free dress day. GSLC has raised more than $200,000 in its 12-year history and looks forward to sharing its final tally for 2024 in the near future!

MUSIC

Ampersand releases new single

Boy Bye, the first song local band Ampersand wrote together as a band, is now available to stream on Spotify, Amazon and wherever you listen to your music. It is the third single from Ampersand’s debut EP set to be released in mid2024.

The song features vocals, lyrics and melody by Katie Brown and Isi Semmler, keyboards and chords by Jarrod Tutbury, bass by Jed Green, drums and percussion by Orlando HamiltonCraig and guitar by guest artist Doc Hamilton.

The song is about ‘situationships’ and learning when to let go instead of hanging-on. “We threw this song together in 2023 as our audition for the Caloundra Music Festival and we’ve been refining it ever since,” said Jarrod.

The single’s recording was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund provided through Regional Arts Australia and administered in Qld by Flying Arts Alliance. The release of the single is also partially funded by Noosa Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Grant. Visit: ampersandbandnoosa. com.

Benjamin MacDonald

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