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The joy of grandparenting is experienced in many ways THIS month our front page is claimed for Grandparents Day. I loved the picture because it illustrates how I feel with my two-year-old granddaughter – an emotion that is quite simply joyous.

However, my enthusing about the joy of grandparenting is often met with the remark, “Yes, it’s so good you can give them back.”

I have to admit, I get a lit-

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK tle peevish at that reply.

Yes, that’s true, but it is so very much more than that.

However, it’s not true for everyone. My grandparent research revealed a huge number of grandparents who have devoted

themselves as full-time carers.

Did you know that in 2011, about 937,000 Australian children received child care from a grandparent on a regular basis.

This represented more than a quarter of all children (26%) aged 0–12 years who regularly attended some type of child care.

Raising grandchildren full-time can be very re-

In 2011, about 937,000 Australian children received child care from a grandparent on a regular basis. warding, but also challenging. The Queensland Grandparents website, www.grandparentsqld.com.au, provides referral, support, social contact and networking. Or phone 5483 1212.

Grandparents and Grandchildren Society is a lobbying and advocacy group.

Phone 5474 3705.

This month I have included opinion pages and looked at the subject of mature-aged workplace

discrimination. If you would like to have a say about that, please email me at editor@seniorsnewspaper.com.au or go to our website, www.seniors news.com.au and check in on the poll. Or perhaps you would like to join the conversation on our Facebook page, www.face book.com/seniorsnews.

I trust you enjoy this month’s read.

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Care for the grandkids Run by Seniors for Seniors IN THIS ISSUE Health ..................................................Page 28 Postcards .............................................Page 29 Fresh....................................................Page 37 Entertainment.......................................Page 38 Crossword............................................Page 41 Classifieds............................................Page 42

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FUN TIMES: Weekly playgroups bring grandparents and their grandchildren together for fun, laughter and lively communication.

men who are leaving the workforce early to care for grandkids,” he said.

“The extent to which grandparents are providing day care has significant policy implications beyond early childhood education to mature-age participation and retirement incomes.

“Yet grandparents are barely mentioned in the Productivity Commission’s final report into childcare – are excluded from the Coalition’s inhome nanny-pilot; and currently receive no direct government support.”

On a human level, Mr O’Neill said the report confirmed the simple motivations behind caring for grandchildren.

“Older Australians are stepping in to reduce costof-living pressures on their adult children, but, ultimately, they just love spending time with their grandkids,” he said.

“Financial, lifestyle and health costs such as exhaustion from taking on more than 13 hours of care a week are seen simply as par for the course.”

Pushed to identify support areas, grandparents nomi-

nated – community playgroups; flexible work arrangements; government compensation for care; and concessions on public transport or the movies to defray costs.

“Other developed countries are already recognising the contribution grandparents make to their economic and social fabric – its time Australia followed suit,” Mr O’Neill said.

In 2014, 837,000 children were cared for by grandparents in a typical week (ABS), this is far more than any other form of day care.

“adopt” a grandparent, not just for one day a year, but rather for a lifetime.

In 1973, Senator Jennings Randolph (D-WV) introduced a resolution to the Senate to make Grandparents Day a national holiday. West Virginia’s Governor Arch Moore had proclaimed an annual Grandparents Day for the

state, at the urging of Marian McQuade.

When Senator Randolph’s resolution in the U.S. Senate died in committee, Marian McQuade organised supporters and began contacting governors, senators, and congressmen in all fifty states. She urged each state to proclaim their own Grandparents Day. Within three years, she had received Grandparents Day proclamations from 43 states.

She sent copies of the proclamations to Senator Randolph. In February, 1977, Senator Randolph, with the concurrence of many other senators, introduced a Joint Resolution to the Senate requesting the Presi-

dent to issue annually a proclamation designating the first Sunday of September after Labor Day of each year as “National Grandparents Day”.

Congress passed the legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day and, on August 3, 1978, then-President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation.

The statute cites the day’s purpose as – “... to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children’s children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer”.

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OLDER people, mostly women, are giving up paid work to care for grandchildren so that their daughters and daughters-in-law can return to the labour force.

This intergenerational trade-off is identified in a new National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre report, Grandparent childcare and labour market participation, by Myra Hamilton and Bridget Jenkins from the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre.

Complementing a survey of 209 grandparents with focus groups, the researchers found 70% had altered the days or shifts they worked; 55% had reduced their working hours; and 18% had changed jobs. In a separate question a third (33%) had changed the timing of their retirement to care for grandkids.

The disturbing finding, said National Seniors chief executive officer Michael O’Neill, was that this role grandparents played in propping up the childcare system barely rated a mention in public policy discourse.

“Just as broken work patterns impact the super balances of younger women, so too they will affect the retirement savings of wo-

MARIAN McQuade of Oak Hill, West Virginia, has been recognised nationally by the United States Senate – in particular by Senators Jennings Randolph and Robert Byrd – and by President Jimmy Carter, as the founder of National Grandparents Day. McQuade made it her goal to educate youth in the community about the important contributions seniors have made.

She also urged the youth to

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New technology and clairvoyance connects family

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lationship to Christel.

Red Cross went to the archives and electoral rolls and asked the local Maroochydore police to take the letter of discovery to Christel.

And that is how Christel found her long-lost family.

Quite soon she had a phone call from Alexander, who is the manager of Dulux Paints in Russia and speaks excellent English, and who then put her in touch with Nadia, who doesn’t, but has Skype.

However Nadia taught German long ago and the sisters converse in German, a bit rusty at first but getting better, reports Christel.

“Julia (another relative) is going to send me the family tree so I will know where everyone fits in,” she said.

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CHRISTEL Waters had always thought of herself as an only child with no close relatives.

That is, until the research powers of the internet found her a half-sister she never knew she had, and put her in touch with a “massive” extended family in the Ukraine.

Now, thanks to the wonders of communication technology, the Sunshine Coast resident regularly talks to Nadiya ) and her son (Christel’s nephew) Alexander on Skype, and through Viber is able to exchange photographs and text, free.

“Nadiya wants me to come over there,” Christel said last week.

“She said everybody, all the family and the church knows about me.

“But if I can’t get to the Ukraine Skype this is the next best thing.

“Technology has made it possible, I don’t now what we’d do without it.”

Christel pointed out that Skype lets her see facial features and pick up on personalities, which letters cannot do.

The story begins just after the Second World War, when her father left his town on the border of Ger-

many and Poland and became lost in the post-war chaos.

His daughter Nadyia went to live in the Ukraine, where she had two sons who now have families of their own.

Two years ago Alexander, at Nadiya’s urging, set the ball rolling to find where his grandfather had gone.

Unbeknownst to them, he had written to them several times but when they did not reply he assumed they had all gone – the real reason was that they lived in an area under Russian control and they were afraid to write back.

Likewise the father could not return for fear of being sent to Siberia.

He set about making a new life in Australia.

Desperate for information, Nadiya went to a clairvoyant, who told her he was not in Germany, and to look in Australia.

They thought this was silly, but after two years decided to start looking again.

Their knowledge of Australia was not great but in Germany the Red Cross, who does much to locate displaced persons, was putting the pieces together.

Technology came to the rescue again, unearthing the name of the ship he sailed in, the farm he worked on and even his re-

– Christel Waters

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‘Watt a champion’ he is Max speeds up at the party MANY readers would have been entertained at the Exhibition Speedway from the ‘40s to the late ‘80s. Two of the highly entertaining drivers are Max Newton and Barrie Watt. Both of these legends turned 80 recently, and celebrated at a surprise 80th party in front of 150 speedcar drivers and solos riders, who also impressed crowds every Saturday night at Brisbane Exhibition Speedway track.

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MAX started his apprenticeship as a mechanic in Brisbane the late ‘40s. . The ‘50s saw Max doing National Service at Wacol.

While a Nasho and although he had a licence but no car, he borrowed a friends car and snuck out to see Jan at Holland Park.

Jan and Barrie were married in 1960, Max became involved in speedway as a mechanic for Noel Pegg and one night in 1959 he got his chance to have a drive.

It was at Redcliffe Speedway when Noel wasn’t well enough to drive.

The car was Q 14 an “A” Model Ford powered car that Noel had purchased from South Australian Rex Sendy.

ing memories of that night at Redcliffe.

Barry Gibb said to Max, “yes – our earnings that night was five pounds, the biggest amount we had ever earned.”

The worst accident Max had during his speedcar career was putting old Q 2 on it’s side at Ipswich one night.

The nickname of “Barney Rubble” has stuck with him while his easy going nature made him popular with competitors and fans.

The Newton’s children, have also been interested in the sport with Ken following in his fathers footsteps and racing in the Formula 500 division.

Max was a speedcar driver at Redcliffe the night the Bee Gees were given their big break by promoter Bill Goode, he remembers helping the boys’ retrieve their booty from the track.

On September 11, Max spoke to Barry Gibb reliv-

The nickname of ‘Barney Rubble’ has stuck with him.

LEADER: Barrie Watt in front of the race.

not to race until he turned 21, which was the following year.

Barrie’s first feature race win was in the Winter of 1958, taking the “Margate Motors” trophy at the Redcliffe Speedway.

In 1959 he won the Queensland title, which was followed up with more wins in 1960 and 1961.

The combination of consistent driving and reliable

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His smooth and unobtrusive driving style earned Barrie the nickname of “Mr. Sneaky” very early in his career.

Any feature race win then was won the hard way as Barrie and the other Agraders such as Offy drivers, Blair Shepherd, Bill Goode and Ron Wanless had to start feature races from the back of the field.

His smooth and unobtrusive driving style earned Barrie the nickname of ‘Mr. Sneaky’. equipment earned Barrie many seasonal trophy wins during the golden speedcar era of the 60s.

The Golden Fleece seasonal feature race trophy alone, almost became a permanent fixture at the Watt home.

In his own Q 3 Barrie won this trophy in 1960/61, 1961/62, 1963/64 and 1966/

His success against these great drivers and their imported equipment is even more notable as at the time, he was not able to afford the latest innovations such as M & H racing tyres.

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Both drivers bought Offenhausers and it was the McGreevy car that become Barrie’s new ride.

Brisbane car owner Joe James purchased the car and offered the drive to Barrie.

The generous offer of a fully sponsored drive in an Offy was accepted and the USA 1 became Q 6.

It was towards the end of the season and Barrie told Joe to give him four meetings to settle in.

First success came much quicker, as Barrie won his first race in the car, a Qld stars scratch race.

This night was the Qld round of the Craven Filter National title and Barrie finished 5th in the race.

His prediction of four meetings did prove correct, as Barrie won the 1967 Australian Grand Prix on that night.

As a mark of gratitude for the many years of racing , the Qld Speedcar Drivers Association presented Barrie with life membership at their 1989 trophy night.

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BARRIE Eric Watt was born in Brisbane September 29, 1935, at St Clairs Private Hospital in Shafston Ave, Kangaroo Point.

Barrie attended St. Thomas and St. Laurence’s College at South Brisbane.

In 1954 Barrie had a change of pace doing National Service in the Air Force at Amberley. Each year Barrie marches in the Anzac parade in Brisbane.

Barrie started working for his dad at age 14 and achieved a trade as a coach and motor body painter at Watts Bus and Coach Works Pty Ltd at Lotus St Woolloongabba.

Barrie married Dawn Marks on December 24, 1963, at St Ann’s Catholic Church, Kalinga. Barrie’s parents first introduced to speedway in 1946, it was the third meeting of the season when racing had recommenced after the war.

It was September 1955 and Barrie had saved enough to purchase the ex George Kaddatz A Model Ford speedcar Q 43 for 90 pounds.

With the purchase, George asked his mechanic Nev Lane if he could help out the new owner for just a few weeks.

This few weeks turned into 12 years and so began a combination that proved to be one of the most consistent in Queensland speedcar racing history.

Barrie had intended to start racing when the 1956/57 season began, but his father would not permit it.

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Allan is one of the driving forces of the Logan Village Museum, established 10 years ago, which got a spurt on after Logan Village celebrated its 150th anniversary two years ago.

A DESCENDANT of Logan Village’s pioneer timber getters Allan Pettigrew is looking forward to living comfortably under the trees at a new retirement village.

The village is taking shape on 45 ha of former farm land on the Logan River.

Allan, who is president of Logan Village Community Centre, celebrated his 83rd birthday at the recent Logan Village Music and Heritage Festival.

His great grandfather William Pettigrew arrived in Brisbane aboard the sailing ship SS Fortitude, one of three ships that brought free Scottish immigrants to Brisbane in 1848 and 1849.

The ship gave name to the central city precinct of Fortitude Valley.

William built Brisbane’s first steam sawmill in Fortitude Valley, floating mostly kauri logs down the Logan, Maroochy and Albert Rivers.

The spot they landed at is now occupied by the

Queensland University of Technology campus at Garden Point.

Allan was born in Bundaberg. His family moved to Toowoomba when he was four years old.

A water engineer before his retirement, he is enthusiastic about moving into My Home and the River set on parklands that slope down to the Logan River.

Allan is one of the driving forces of Logan Village Museum, established 10 years ago.

He got a spurt on after Lo-

gan Village celebrated its 150th anniversary two years ago and he was inspired by its history.

The Logan Village music and heritage festival came on the back of the Settlers Day celebrations last year.

The festival featured musical performances by nine groups with styles including rockabilly, choral, country and blues.

The big event also featured country markets, gourmet food, woodturning displays and a functioning blacksmith.

Keep these four traits in mind when look for satisfaction IF YOU want to be happy in your retirement years, the advice from Forbes Business Magazine is – don’t retire – at least not in the traditional sense.

The magazine’s lifestyle writers say that those who spent extensive periods of time puttering around on the links or vacationing at sea appeared to be aging faster than those who were still actively employed or

engaged in some kind of meaningful activity.

They attribute this phenomenon to the mind – perhaps when the mind tells the body that it’s retired, things begin to atrophy at an accelerated rate.

On the other hand, some of the happiest people who’ve reached retirement first treated it like a vacation and then, after some rejuvenating R&R, emerged

with a renewed sense of purpose and focus.

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A graceful celtic party

By JIM BOWDEN

THE lilt was unmistakable.

“Wyt ti'n gallu siarad cymraeg?”

Although born in Wales, I had to respond, “Sorry, no, I don’t speak Welsh, but my father spoke it fluently”.

“Never mind, love, there’s still time to learn,” replied 78-year-old Grace Roberts.

Grace is a foundation member of the Celtic Council of Australia, who was born, bred and married in the shadow of Carnarvon Castle in north Wales, the setting for the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales in 1969.

Grace was serving Scottish tattie scones at a Highland festival in Logan.

“Where are the Welsh cakes,” I demanded.

“Sorry, I’ve switched Celtic nations to help out at the festival,” Grace said.

This charming Welsh lady and her husband John arrived in New South Wales on the “ten-pound scheme” in 1968, following in the footsteps of John’s brother five years earlier.

WHAT, NO WELSH CAKES: Welsh-born Grace Roberts serves up Scottish tattie scones at a Highland gathering to Ern Thompson and Steve Pridham.

“Actually, our ancestors originally came to Australia in sailing ships in the 1800s, settling in Victoria as farmers,” Grace said.

“Today in the region you’ll find a Roberts Lane, a Roberts Road, a Roberts this and a Roberts that.

“My husband’s father and uncle also beat us her, coming out on sailing ships to South Australia.

“They moved to NSW travelling by horse and cart and one of my uncle’s children was born on the track.”

Grace’s husband was a plumber and their two sons didn’t like the trade, so the family moved to Australia

to better their careers.

“Funny thing is,” said Grace, “both boys became plumbers,” Grace said.

“I may like leeks in my soup, but there were definitely no leaks from my taps.”

Sadly, Grace lost one of her sons aged only 53 and she cares for her husband who is battling short-term memory loss after suffering two strokes.

Grace is a keen writer and poet – her father was a cousin of Welsh poet William John Gruffydd.

When at home the family only ever speaks in Welsh.

Welsh is a Brittonic branch of the Celtic languages,

known historically in English as the “British tongue”.

Unfortunately, a recent UK census showed 73% of the Welsh population of some 3.5 million residents are withourt Welsh language skills.

“The good news is that Welsh has been compulsory in schools for many years,” Grace said.

“In fact, you can’t get a government job there, say as a policeman or in a post office, if you are not bilingual.”

Grace hopes to be at the unveiling of a Celtic stone monument in the centre of Brisbane.

The monument will celebrate the contribution of all Celtic nations to the state of Queensland.

I left Grace in the hands of two Scottish friends in kilts.

Before I left she asked if I would consider being guest speaker at the Welsh Society’s Saint David’s Day celebrations on March 1 next year.

Struggling, I managed to reply “falch iawn – I’d be delighted.”

Seniors caught in the web WYNNUM Region Organised Computing Club for Seniors Inc (WROCCS) celebrated its 13th year of operation last month.

That’s how long the club has taught seniors from Wynnum and surrounding areas to become familiar with the use of computers and tablets and smart phones.

There have been many changes in those years, including upgrades and numerous new programs for tutors to learn and teach.

Recently, Microsoft brought out their new upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 10, and classes are now being held to teach the latest features.

However, beginners are very welcome.

Tutors are used to seniors who say, “I know nothing – I don’t even know how to switch it on.”

And in return they receive a simple reply: “Start from the beginning in our Computer Basics class and work through to more advanced.”

The club is made up of volunteer seniors helping seniors in a friendly atmosphere with a guest speaker on club days.

FAST FACTS

WROCCS welcomes all Seniors 50+ to our next Club Meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at Wynnum RSL, 174 Tingal Rd, Wynnum, at 10.30am in the Pandanus Room (door opens 10am). Membership is $10. Lessons are held elsewhere at a training facility in Wynnum for a small fee. For more information, phone the president, Lavina Scott, on 0411 806 154. See the website, www.wroccs.org.au, or email wroccs@gmail.com.

Classes offered on weekdays are Computer Basics For Beginners: Learn the mouse, keyboard and how to use the Ribbon Icons; Operating System: Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, 8.1 and the new Windows 10; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; The Internet: Surfing the World Wide Web; Email/ Gmail etc; Apple iPad/ iPhone; Android Tablets; Smart Phones; Digital Photos: Transferring photos from cameras and phones; Photo Filing; Family History: Follow your ancestors. Computer Maintenance; and How do I?

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Straddie wildlife land

Bushland protection enhanced for unique animals AROUND 1400 hectares of bushland on North Stradbroke Island will be further enhanced after the largest Land for Wildlife declaration in Redlands was finalised recently.

Redland City mayor Karen Williams said the declaration was a partnership between Quandamooka Yoolooburabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC), Redland City Council and SEQ Catchments.

“The new Land for Wildlife area continues the Quandamooka People’s work to conserve the native plants and animals on Country, and is another demonstration of their leadership and commitment in land and sea management,” Cr Williams said.

“It is wonderful to see QYAC, SEQ Catchment and council working together to protect and enhance the island’s unique and fragile habitats.

“This land contains habitats with high ecological values including marine environments and significant

Quandamooka cultural values that are rarely captured under the Land for Wildlife Program, making this a unique opportunity to ensure this land retains its ecological and cultural significance.”

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It has areas with significant trees that are home to rare species...

Divisional Councillor Craig Ogilvie said the Land for Wildlife declaration would enhance Straddie’s already strong environmental character.

“Straddie, or Minjerribah as it is known to the Quandamooka People, is home to diverse wildlife including a unique population of koalas, which will continue to be enhanced under this Land for Wildlife program,” he said.

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Costello said the Land for Wildlife Program would offer traditional owners additional support to protect and manage Quandamooka Country.

“This is a significant commitment by the Quandamooka People, creating the largest Land for Wildlife property managed by traditional owners in Queensland,” he said.

“While the program allows for assistance with plants and revegetation, the real benefit for all involved is the knowledge sharing.

“Our rangers and volunteers will benefit from the expert advice from SEQ Catchments and Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, while we are sharing our own knowledge and understanding about the unique cultural values of the island.”

Deborah Metters, Conservation Partnerships co-ordinator from SEQ Catchments, said land in the agreement covered more than 20 sites across the island.

“The great part about this agreement is the important land areas it contains,” she said.

“It has areas with a high number of significant trees that are home to some of Straddie’s rare, endangered and near-threatened flora and fauna.

PROTECTING THE AREA: The wild natural beauty of Stradbroke Island.

TRIVIA WITH ALLAN BLACKBURN 1. What animal is depicted on the flag of Western Australia?

2. The national anthem of which country includes the words: “God defend our free land.”?

3. How many prime numbers are less than 10?

4. The inactivity of bears and other animals during winter is called what?

5. In the sentence “He went into the room”, what part of speech is “into”?

6. Are bats blind?

7. In what year did Australia become an independent

nation?

8. What was the former name of the athletic event called the triple jump?

9. Which actor played detective Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon movies?

10. In the cartoon strip Popeye, what was Olive Oyl’s brother’s name?

11. Who rolls the dice in the gambling game craps?

12. What do we call the small device worn to count the distance walked?

13. How many days are there in 2015?

14. On a standard compu-

ter keyboard, what does “Esc” stand for?

15. On what continent is the country of Lesotho?

16. What was the German code broken at Bletchley Park in 1939?

17. Which motor vehicle manufacturer makes the I30?

18. What is Australia’s third busiest airport?

19. What is the legal age for drinking alcohol in the USA? 20. What is the colloquial name for a mud crab?

■ Answers on page 13.

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their names), making the total number 114. Each entry includes service details as well as a biography.

The Sub-Branch received a Commonwealth Government Anzac Centenary Local grant, which covered some of the printing cost.

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THE Banyo RSL SubBranch Anzac Centenary project was the publication of a book about the district’s veterans who enlisted in the First World War. At that time, the district included Banyo, Nudgee (including Nudgee Beach and Cribb Island), Northgate, and Virginia, as well as the Nudgee College Estate (later named Boondall).

The full title of the book is From the Beehive to the Hornet’s Nest: The impact of the First World War on a small farming community.

It was written for the SubBranch by local historian, Elizabeth Nunn. All images were provided by descendants of the veterans or other local people.

The book was printed locally, in a street formerly occupied by a large foundry, where many of the young men worked.

The book contains 114 names. There are 111 men and one woman (a nurse).

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Come on, join the seniors conversation WE WOULD like to hear what you have to say about Seniors newspapers topics.

You can email us on editor@seniornewspaper.com.au or go direct to website www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au

where you will see an an area for your opinion/story. Just click onto the online button and

you’re there.

This week we publish a reader’s opinion on the article relating to seniors spending their retirement. We look forward to hearing from you.

– Gail Forrer,editor

What’s mine is mine Bne Seniors Newspaper Vol 12, Iss 9, pg 11 “Retirees accused of ‘blowing’ their children’s inheritance”.

LETTERS S TO THE EDITOR

I REMAIN appalled by people, be they family or friends, who think they have an entitlement to other people’s money.

A bequest is choice and gift of the deceased person.

No one else owns another’s possessions except the owner.

No one should have any say at all as to what they feel they are “entitled to”.

The mindset that people have a right to a secured

allotment of money is in the days of yore and has been for a very long time.

My children know full well that when I retire I am going to live life to the full and they will get what is leftover.

Neither of my children are wealthy but they know what I own is mine to do with in whatever form I wish.

The mindset is all based on greed.

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Each person should make their own way in life and rely on nothing that is not earned by themselves, let alone “accuse” their bequeather of almost daylight robbery.

I have sent this email after not finding a “Letters to the Editor” section.

Please consider the inclusion of “Letters to the Editor” as I am sure there are a lot of us out there who share the same feeling.

Margaret Daly Nundah.

Thanks for your letter Margaret, we look forward to more comment.

– Gail Forrer

Working longer AUSTRALIANS are leading longer, healthier lives and are being urged by economists and politicians to work longer.

While many of us are keen to do so, others feel that after a lifetime of hard work they are entitled to an easier life.

If you’re not ready for retirement just yet, you might be thinking about your options. You might be considering starting your own business, retraining for a new career or simply up-

skilling for your current one.

You may even be looking for a new job or trying to rejoin the workforce.

While older job seekers in Australia are known to face the most trouble when it comes to finding work, that doesn’t mean you should be discouraged.

Age discrimination in employment has been acknowledged as a significant issue for many decades and Australia has been active in legislating to compensate

those who are victims of age discrimination.

National Seniors Australia continues to lead research into age discrimination and the retention of older workers in the Australian workforce, as well as fight for better conditions for mature age workers.

Check out the articles at the website below for the latest research and useful information on work and careers – www.nationalseniors.com.au/be-informed/ work-and-careers.

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Facing unfair treatment because of their age

STEREOTYPES about young people and older Australians are a major factor behind age discrimination.

This is especially true for mature workers, who often have to counter negative attitudes held by employers and assumptions about a ‘use by’ date for their skills.

The Age Discrimination Act 2004 protects individuals across Australia from discrimination on the basis of age in many areas of public life, including employment, education, accom-

modation and the provision of goods and services.

People who experience direct or indirect discrimination can complain to the Commission.

The Commissioner undertakes a wide range of activities to help individuals and organisations around the country understand their rights and meet their legal responsibilities, especially in the workplace.

The work includes research, policy advice and education initiatives that

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Go to www.seniorsnewspaper.com.au and check into our online poll: Have you experienced mature age workplace discrimination?

Just tick the box – Yes/No. tackle the attitudes and stereotypes that can lead to age discrimination.

The Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Susan Ryan AO, leads this

work.

Her focus is addressing the barriers to equality and participation faced by mature workers, older Australians and young people.

Measures are needed to break down age discrimination IN March this year, the release of the Intergenerational Report today confirmed the government's continued intention to cut the age pension, highlights the need for more focus on combatting age discrimination and having a more dynamic workforce participa-

tion policy, and reaffirms the need for a comprehensive retirement incomes review, said leading seniors advocate COTA Australia.

COTA Australia Chief Executive Ian Yates said population and demographic changes heralded ‘the age of the senior' which should

be celebrated. "The ageing population means we are going to be forced to better value older people in our society as we will need to rely on them to balance future budgets. A productive future of Australia will need to be a productive older Australia," Mr Yates

said."If we need older Australians to work longer, there will need to be more sophisticated measures and incentives put in place to break down discrimination against older people and encourage employers to keep them on.

- COTA Australia.

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AGE AND DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION COMMISSIONER The Hon Susan Ryan AO (pictured) was appointed as Australia’s first Age Discrimination Commissioner on July 30, 2011 for a five year term. Susan Ryan is also the Disability Discrimination Commissioner, from 12 July 2014.

Up until her appointment as Commissioner, she had been Women’s Ambassador for ActionAid Australia and chaired the Australian Human Rights Group since 2008.

She had also chaired the Australian Human Rights Act Campaign Inc. since 2005.

Immediately prior to commencing as Commissioner, Susan was also the Independent Chair of the IAG and NRMA Superannuation Plan and had been President of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees from 2000 to 2007, member of the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors from 2001 to 2007, member of the ASX Corporate Governance Council from 2003 to 2007

and CEO of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia from 1993 to 1997.

Susan has also held a number of positions at the University of New South Wales.

She was Pro-chancellor and Council member from 1998, Chair of the UNSW Risk Committee from 2002 and Chair of the Advisory Council FASS UNSW since 2010.

From 1975 to 1988, Susan was Senator for the ACT, becoming the first woman to hold a Cabinet post in a federal Labor Government.

She also pioneered extensive anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, including the landmark Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and the Affirmative Action Act 1986.

In 1990, Susan was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia for her contribution to Parliament.

She published her autobiography, Catching the Waves, in 1999 and has been a frequent media commentator on her areas of expertise.

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community news NSA BROWNS PLAINS SPRUNG has sprung already.

The year has flown by and our Branch is already preparing for the last few months of activities.

In September we had a Trading Table at our monthly meeting.

The last barbecue was held at the end of the month, followed by a coach trip with James Herbst, which was a very informative one, telling us the history of Yarrabilla and the Logan Village District.

Also included was a pie and

pastry tasting and lunch at the Shearers Arms Inn at Ormeau.

Our new Zone president, who relieved the outgoing president Marjorie Green, attended our meeting last month and spoke about what would be happening in the Future for Seniors.

During the year we supported a number of charities, the most recent being Angel Flight.

A number of our seniors have been ill in the later part of this year and some have required a period of

FAST FACTS

Go along and join our friendly group, we would love to see you on the second Tuesday of each month at Greenbank RSL at 10am for a 10.30am start. For more information, phone Ron or Bev on 3809 0697 or 0402 094 887.

time in hospital for surgery.

Members would like to let them know they are in our thoughts and wish them brighter days ahead.

NSA CARINDALE CARINDALE National Seniors celebrated Father’s Day at the September 8 meeting with 91 members present and an enjoyable morning tea.

The August trip to Twin Towns for our monthly outing for Morning Melodies was a wonderful success.

The guest entertainer for the August meeting was “Hans” a great entertainer and we all enjoyed all the “old songs” and joined in the singing and dancing.

The October meeting will be our annual “Bring &

Buy” and hope all will support our only fundraising for the year.

The guest speaker will be Maria from the Gallipoli Research Team.

We will hold a Melbourne Cup function on November 3, with plenty of sweeps and a lunch. We hope all will wear race day outfits.

Christmas Day lunch will be on December 1 with many Christmas raffles and movies from Eddie. As this will be the final event of the year we hope will all attend.

Carindale National Seniors is a friendly club and al-

CONTACT

For more information, phone Eddie on 3395 3337 or Maureen on 3398 4236.

ways welcomes visitors and prospective members at all our meetings.

We meet on second Tuesday of each month (except December and January at Carina Bowls, Stanley Rd and there is plenty of parking.

Outings are always held on the fourth Tuesday of the month (except December and January).

CRUISING: Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club members on the boat trip to Southport.

Cruising in style

By LES BROOKS

A CRUISE is always a pleasant thing to anticipate and so it was for 89 members and friends of Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club gathered for a very early start and a trip the club had never done before.

Our destination was Brett’s Wharf at Hamilton to board the Lady Brisbane for a cruise to Southport, where a warm welcome was waiting for us from the skipper Jim and his friendly crew.

With everyone aboard the

Lady Brisbane, we made our way down to the mouth of the Brisbane River, past Fisherman Island, then cruised around St Helena, Peel, Coochiemudlo and Russell islands, heading towards South Stradbroke Island and onto our final destination at Marina Mirage, Southport.

During the six-hour cruise we were served warn muffins, tea and coffee for morning tea followed later by a wonderful barbecue with salads for lunch, and finally a fruit platter for afternoon tea.

The cruise was relaxing, aided by smooth sailing, a light breeze and warm sun, not to mention the wonderful scenery along the way.

Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Lions Richlands Club, Pine Rd, Richlands, 10.30am sign-in for an 11am start.

New members are always welcome.

For more information on the club and its activities, contact Les (activities officer) on 3279 9449 or 0466 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com.

Enjoy Retirement Living with RSL Care.

You’re invited...

Join us at a local Open Day and see for yourself why Retirement Living with RSL Care gives you the flexibility to live the way you choose.

You’ll have the opportunity to chat with our friendly residents, meet the village manager, and explore the lovely grounds and village community.

To RSVP for your nearest RSL Care Retirement Village Open Day visit www.rslcare.com.au or phone 1300 558 648 rl1509ftfpa4

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Riders with Pace

TRIVIA ANSWERS From page 8 1. Black swan 2. New Zealand 3. Four (2, 3, 5, 7) 4. Hibernation 5. Preposition 6. No 7. 1901 8. Hop, skip and jump or hop, step and jump 9. Mel Gibson 10. Castor Oyl 11. The shooter 12. Pedometer 13. 365 14. Escape 15. Africa 16. Enigma 17. Hyundai 18. Brisbane 19. 21 20. Muddie

Cycling group raises funds for charity RIDERS with Pace, the group of fundraising cyclists who all have artificial pacemakers, are approaching the end of their cycling season.

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Between them, Dennis and John hope to ride 975km and to raise $1000.

In one of the last events of the season, John Rayner, 67, and Dennis Arnold, 65, are clocking up the kilometres during October

in The Great Cycle Challenge and raising vital funds to enable the Children’s Medical Research Institute to fight childhood cancer.

Between them, Dennis and John hope to ride 975km and to raise $1000.

Cancer is the largest killer of children from disease in Australia.

More than 600 Australian children are diagnosed with cancer every year and sadly, three die every week.

While the death of an adult is no doubt sad, the death of a child is a tragedy.

How many of those children had great potential to shape our future?

We don’t know.

FAST FACTS

To find out more about Riders with Pace, especially if you would like to join, or donate to fight childhood cancer, go to http://riderswithpace.wix. com/riders-with-pace.

But we do know that their potential is lost forever.

So far this year Riders with Pace has raised around $2800 across six different charities.

With your help it can reach its target of $4000.

PEDDLING FOR A CAUSE: Dennis Arnold pushes on to raise funds for medical research.

WELLINGTON POINT SENIORS ON OCTOBER 13 our club will celebrate its 45th anniversary. We are having a special afternoon at the hall. We have long-time members who can recall when this club played indoor bowls in the small

Disclaimer for Trivia quiz Answers are correct to the best knowledge of our quizmaster Allan Blackburn. Sometimes people may have different views and some answers considered correct by Allan may be considered incorrect by others.

While all care and attention is taken with these answers, mistakes can happen. If you find one, please live with it! No correspondence will be entered into regarding Trivia Quiz answers.

CENTENARY EVENING VIEW CLUB

church hall at Wellington Point before moving to the Community Hall there.

I feel sure we will hear some interesting stories of the history of this Seniors Club. Any seniors interested in playing or learning

how to play indoor bowls are most welcome.

For details, phone Edith on 3390 3196 or Madge on 3824 6160 or simply go along. Games are at 12.45pm Tuesdays and 9am Saturdays.

THE monthly dinner meeting of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club will be on Monday, October 12.

Meetings are held at the Mt Ommaney Hotel/Apartments at 6.30pm for 7pm.

The cost is $35, and book-

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VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women.

Various activities provide fundraising to support five Learning for Life students through The Smith Family

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Meet them, feed them and photograph them.

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To attend, or for information, phone Di on 3202 9759 or Val on 3376 1717, or otherwise email centenary eveview@ gmail.com before noon on Friday, October 9.

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Learn the history of horses. Visit our gift shop.

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Safety talking coming up OUR next meeting is on October 21 at the Murrumba Downs Tavern on Dohles Rock Road at 10.30am for 11am.

We meet on the Wednesday of the month for a luncheon meeting.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

In October, our guest speaker will be an officer from Queensland Police Service, who will talk about safety for seniors.

The speaker at the September meeting was Michelle Carmichael, who is a program co-ordinator for The Smith Family.

She spoke about how children are chosen for the Learning for Life Program.

Many questions were asked by the members, and at the finish of the session, we all knew where our contributions went and what the scholarship students received and what

CONTACT

If you would like more information on our club, please phone Sandra on 3425 2738 or Elizabeth on 3886 4937.

was expected of them in return.

In August, our outing was a trip on the Ferryman boat up the Pumicestone Passage.

We had perfect weather, a fantastic spread for lunch, and saw dugongs, a large variety of birds and, best of

AUGUST OUTING: (From left) Noelene, Shirley, Helen, Elizabeth and Doris enjoy Pumicestone Passage.

all, some dolphins playing in the water.

This is just one example of how we ladies at Pine Rivers VIEW Club are able to

Sightseeing with The Gap/Ashgrove

AT OUR September meeting, Belinda Marsden-Smedley presented a comprehensive overview of incredible advances being made in medical research.

QIMR is a research centre that deserves every support from organisations and individuals.

The Gap/Ashgrove Seniors meet on the third Tuesday of every month at Ashgrove Bowls Club in Yoku St. Our next meeting will be

held on October 20 at 9.30am.

Ferny Grove Crime Prevention Centre will provide a speaker for the meeting, the subject being the ability for seniors to move around the city and suburbs safely.

Have you been to Brighton lately? Have you walked the Gee Bees Way? Have you visited Springfield?

You can do all that with the Gap/Ashgrove Seniors on Friday, November 6.

A comfortable coach day

trip will take us to Brighton for morning tea and a breath of sea air, then northwards to Redcliffe over the Ted Smout Bridge, a walk on the Gee Bees Way, then through the Airport Tunnel and further on to Legacy Way and westward to Redbank.

There we have lunch at the Commercial Hotel, then head south-west to the satellite city of Springfield.

The cost is $40 including a delicious lunch. Bev is our

Travelling soon?

organiser extraordinaire, phone her on 3300 1226.

The committee meeting was held on September 21, and arrangements for Christmas lunch at Arana Leagues Club on the December 8 were set.

Plans are falling in place for next year’s events and outings.

Members are urged to support our Seniors Group and bring along a friend.

Phone 3300 1226 or 3354 2466.

have fun, make new friends and raise money for the education of needy Australian children.

We are always looking for

new members, and welcome visitors and new members to our monthly lunch meetings, outings and coffee mornings.

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The main aims of AntiPoverty Week are to strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia, and encourage research, discussion

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Everyone is encouraged to help reduce poverty in their local community by organising an activity during the week or taking part in an Anti-Poverty Week event.

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AN AFFORDABLE village community that will give you the best possible over 50s lifestyle retirement options and value, lies in wait.

If you’re over 50 and looking to get the most out of your life, Pacific Palms at Burpengary offers all the lifestyle options you could want, and a pricing structure that will make your income go a lot further than elsewhere.

At Pacific Palms, you can live comfortably in a stylish new home you’ll own, set among a community of friendly like-minded neigh-

THE Serenata Singers in conjunction with the Ashgrove/The Gap Lions Club invite you to our annual concert, “Sing, Sing, Sing” at The Gap Uniting Church, 1050 Waterworks Rd, The Gap on Saturday, November 7, at 7.30pm.

A varied, joyful program with young guest artists from Qld Academy for Creative Industries, is also featured.

Supper is provided and there’s lucky door prizes to be won.

Tickets available from Lions Club and choir members.

Adults $20 and children $10.

Proceeds benefit Medical Research Foundation and Serenata Singers.

For more information, phone Gay on 3366 8485 or Ray on 3300 6508.

bours in a secure resortstyle environment complete with recreational and lifestyle facilities.

Make the best years of your life the best time of your life.

At Pacific Palms, you’ll enjoy lifestyle opportunities most retirees can only dream about.

A members-run licenced bowls club with an eightrink bowling green, two swimming pools, a community barbecue area, recreation hall, a convenience store and all within the community village.

Regular activities include

crafts, aerobics, bingo, entertainment, indoor bowls, darts and bus trips.

Regular bus services stop at the village entrance, with rail nearby. Brisbane is just a half-hour drive, as is Caloundra.

Bribie Island or Redcliffe are even closer, while Northlakes is only a matter of minutes.

To find out more about Pacific Palms living, phone 3888 4500 or visit 98 Eastern Service Rd (Bruce Hwy), Burpengary 9am–4pm, Monday to Friday (weekends by appointment).

ARANA VIEW CLUB ARANA VIEW Club lunch meeting will start at 10.30am on Wednesday, October 7, at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra.

There will be a guest speaker and raffles.

Plus a two-course lunch including tea/coffee for $24.

For bookings, phone Heather on 3300 3733 by 4pm, Monday, October 5.

Arana VIEW welcomes

ENJOYING LIFE: Blokes discussing their last fishing trip and the biggest fish tale.

STAFFORD SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB

new members and visitors to our meetings and other social activities organised each month.

VIEW provides women with the opportunity to meet regularly with other women from all walks of life, establish lasting friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children.

All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family and its Learning for Life

programs, which provide education scholarships and personal support for these students.

Arana VIEW supports 10 LfL students.

VIEW is proud to be The Smith Family’s single biggest sponsor of disadvantaged Australian students.

For more information about The Smith Family, go to www.thesmithfamily.com.au/view.

WE RECENTLY celebrated Christmas in July at the river deck at Tewantin.

Staff had gone all out to create a Christmas atmosphere for all groups who were dining there on the day.

Our next bus trip will be to the Maroochydore Botanical Gardens on October 21.

Cost is $50, which includes morning tea and lunch. We will leave from Queen of

Apostles church, Appleby Rd, Stafford, at 8.15am, returning at 4.30pm.

Our club meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the school hall.

We offer concerts, trading tables, bingo, hoy, guest speakers and bus trips.

Membership is $2 per year, entry is also $2 and morning tea is supplied. For more details, phone 3355 6560 or 0467 680 551.

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community news NSA ROCHEDALE/SPRINGWOOD BRANCH NEWS SEPTEMBER proved to be a popular meeting for Rochedale/Springwood National Seniors Branch with an attendance of 60 plus who enjoyed a very good presentation from Greg Beard, manager of “Mater in the Community”, who spoke of the past present and future of Mater Foundation.

Having been with the foundation for more than nine years, Greg has worked in most areas of the oundation’s operations including “Mater Little Miracles” and all members enjoyed his address outlining the excellent work carried out by the Mater Hospital.

Members enjoyed a tour to the Gold Coast for a September outing beginning with morning tea along Seaworld Dr.

This was followed by a trip to the University Hospital station to board the Light Rail for a 37-minute journey to Broad Beach South and a meeting of the coach once more to travel onwards to Pacific Fair.

Members enjoyed lunch there before some shopping time at the Fair prior to the return journey home to Springwood.

Guest speaker for the October 21 meeting will be Suzanne, a representative from Access Communications a Captioned Telephone company ideal for People with any degree of hearing loss or folk who are having difficulty hearing while using a standard telephone.

Cap Tel, the company, works like any other phone with one important addi-

Jindalee Probus Club THE Probus Club of Jindalee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Jindalee Golf Club at 10am.

Members chat over a morning cuppa, with the meeting following, and

then a guest speaker.

A light lunch is available for anyone who wishes to linger longer. More information on outings and activities is available from the club secretary, Annette, on 3376 1888.

tion; it displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation.

This service is provided Free by the Australian Government ensuing members of an interesting presentation.

October’s coach tour will be to the Madura Tea Plantation, Murwillumbah, established by a third generation Tea Planter from Ceylon in the late 70s.

Ten years later the company pioneered production of Australian Green Tea recognized for natural health benefits.

Today Madura is owned by four local families and is considered to be a foremost wholly owned and operated company.

Lunch will be enjoyed at Cabarita Beach and Bowls Sports Club.

SEPTEMBER MEETING: Guest speaker Greg Beard with members Barry Boyd and Pat Macdonnell.

This year’s extended tour will be a Ballina/ Byron Tour running from November 4–11, phone Loretta on 3341 8323 or

0402 962 457.

Members are reminded that dry goods are required for the Christmas hamper raffle.

Further information can be obtained by phoning Charles on 3208 2387 or emailing chas.ach@bigpond.com.

There’s social fun and health benefits from playing lawn bowls MEN and women are invited to join in fun and friendly social bowls at the Northern Suburbs Bowls Club.

The club in Edinburgh Castle Rd, Wavell Heights, has regular bowls that include art and craft, as well as social events.

Social events in October

are Fortofino Spring Fashion Parade on Friday, October 9, and Octoberfest on Friday, October 16. On Monday, October 12, everyone can come along to play cards (bridge, euchre, 500), scrabble, crib and other board games.

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benefits.

It is played for the challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction.

Health professionals recommend playing bowls because it provides a number of health benefits, in-

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BRENDALE Evening VIEW Club members enjoy many activities, including dinners, lunches, coffee mornings, various outings and social gatherings.

VIEW actively works to overcome disadvantage among Australian children through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program. The Smith Family has more than 90 years of experience working with

disadvantaged families, improving children’s literacy, numeracy and more.

Dinner meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at Wantima Country Club, 530 Southpine Rd, Brendale, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Phone Julia by 8pm Saturday, October 17, to book your seat. The dinner meeting on October 20 will be our Christmas Craft Mar-

ket. Members are busy making craft and baking goodies.

Coffee and Chat morning is held on the first Saturday of the month at Gloria Jean’s, Bracken Ridge Tavern, 154 Barrett St, Bracken Ridge, at 10am.

The next C&C will be November 7. No need to book.

For more information on the club, phone Trish on 3264 2213.

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community news CABOOLTURE VIEW CLUB CABOOLTURE VIEW Club, a charity, provides women with the opportunity to meet regularly with other women from all walks of life, establish lasting friendships and helping disadvantaged Australian children through supporting the work of children’s charity The Smith Family.

Caboolture VIEW Club supports two Learning for

Life students and raises money to buy stationery packs for students to start school.

Some interesting outings are planned for the coming months – being a Redcliffe/ Caboolture Fun Day at Suttons Beach, lunch at Tepanaki Restaurant at Scarborough, and the final outing for the year to the Abbey Museum of Art and

CELEBRATIONS: Grace, Trixie and June – the Birthday Ladies at the August lunch.

Archaeology at Old Toorbul Rd, Caboolture.

The next lunch for Caboolture VIEW Club will be held on Thursday, October 15.

We will be auctioning a collection of donated paintings.

New members are most welcome.

For more information, phone Lesley on 5498 8126.

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BRISBANE CEMETERY TOURS ExpEriEncE BrisBanE’s rich and fascinating history on a 75 minute guided tour. history tours australia offer a number of tours through Brisbane’s historic toowong cemetery, Lutwyche cemetery and south Brisbane cemetery.

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community news ADVERTORIAL Downsize your home, not your lifestyle!

AS SOON as you drive through the front gates of Lewani Palms Resort in Ormeau, you will notice something special and uniquely different.

Set on more than 40 tropical acres, this pet friendly over-50s lifestyle resort is simply like no other, with wide spacious roads, generous parcels of land, and designer built homes with huge internal layouts, 360 degrees of privacy, and wonderful facilities and activities.

Planned with the residents in mind, there is so much on offer it will feel like you’re on a permanent holiday, either full of action or quiet and peaceful.

■ Resort facilities include – 2kms of walking tracks with beautifully manicured gardens, two swimming pools, a championship-size bowling green with club room, a croquet green, function centre and sports hall, two licensed

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bars, a dance floor and stage, gymnasium, library, snooker tables and the list goes on.

If you have been looking for a lifestyle resort that just feels like home, has a wonderful community spirit, and offers true value for money, then you can’t go passed Lewani Palms Resort.

Centrally located in the leafy semi-rural suburb of Ormeau, Lewani Palms is conveniently located near the M1 and is only 30 minutes to Surfers Paradise, and 30 minutes to Brisbane’s CBD. Public transport is no obstacle with a bus stop at the front gate and train station within 5mins.

African violets go on show THE African Violet Society of Queensland’s Annual Show for 2015 will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 11am–4pm and Sunday, October 18, from 10am–3pm at the auditorium of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha.

Please note that the opening and closing times vary over the two days of the show. Cost is $4.

You will find the largest

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display in Queensland of African violets and gesneriads entered by members in the show competition.

LARGE SELECTION: African violets and gesneriads.

Mature plants, starter plants and leaves will be available for sale, as well as potting supplies and craft items.

Supports DebRA Qld Organisation (cotton wool babies).

Raffles and refreshments will be available.

Experienced growers will be on hand to answer any

questions in relation to the cultivation of the plants.

The society’s show is the only place to purchase wellgrown and named plants in Queensland and is well worth the wait.

You wouldn’t buy a rosebush without knowing its name and it’s the same for African violets, with over 10,000 named varieties.

Seniors Morning Tea and Screening – The Intern JOIN us for a Seniors Screening of The Intern at BCC and Event Cinemas on Wednesday, October 7, at 10am, for complimentary morning tea and 10.30am film.

Seventy-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he be-

comes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway).

Cost is $8 for Cine Buzz for Seniors Members +$1.20 online booking fee.

Non-members pay standard price.

Rating M. For more details, head to www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/TheIntern#cinemas=56&date=2015-09-30

Join us for our Community Open Day! Saturday 31st October from 10am until 2pm

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We’d love to see you there!

For further information phone Sharon on 3803 0674 2 Koplick Road, Chambers Flat | www.liveinlogan.com.au

†Price is based on owning your new home and leasing the land. Terms and conditions apply. *Prices correct at time of printing.

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ENJOYING A CHAT: Members start with a cuppa before the meeting.

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Stafford Garden Club NOW is the time to get ready for the heat of summer by weeding, fertilising and mulching the gardens.

The ladies on the trade table will have some interesting plants from which to choose.

Our guest speaker for October is Robert Browning.

Robert has been growing African violets and gloxi-

nias for years and is considered an expert on the culture and propagation of these and other members of the gesneriad family.

He is a very knowledgeable and an entertaining speaker.

The ladies will have their usual trade table.

Go along at 9.30am for a cup of tea and a chat before

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NSA SUNNYBANK BRANCH OUR September bus trip took us to Tamrookum and the Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy where we were given an interesting talk on the history of the family’s business venture.

An enjoyable lunch followed at Beaudesert Golf Club, home of the now famous Jason Day. After a quick browse through the Community Arts and Information Centre, we

Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club - Where to Next?

AFTER a lot of research and recommendations, most senior group tour directors then experience anxiety about the weather and t coach patronage to make their tour day a success.

In mid-August, our fantastic tour director Heather Glover hit the spot again for Redcliffe City Mixed Probus Club by organising an entertaining and wonderful three-stop tour that centred on the Noosa Hinterland’s beautiful, unique, community-owned, heritage-listed treasure – the Majestic Theatre in Pomona.

Our first comfort stop/ morning tea (provided by our wonderful lady members) was Noosa Botanic Gardens near Cooroy.

What a surprise! Eight hectares of tropical and subtropical native and exotic plant species with an unbelievable and unexpected Grecian-style amphitheatre that overlooks Lake Macdonald.

This classic-look amphitheatre provides a stunning setting for weddings and cultural events including performances including opera.

We enjoyed our cuppa and cake overlooking a local ladies group practising their yoga on this magnificent stage.

So, onto the Majestic

CLUB MEMBERS: Phil Clark, Denise McIntosh, Anita Adams and Margaret Clark.

Theatre in Pomona. Built in 1921 and one of the few left in Australia, it features wonderful silent movies of those early years of cinema.

We watched for one and half hours the great Buster Keaton in the silent movie College.

The theatre was full with three coach-loads of fascinated seniors.

We were all catered for lunch within the theatre and adjoining restaurant.

The Majestic is a versatile theatre, and recently the famous Manchester pop group from the seventies

Herman’s Hermits, performed here on their Australian tour.

You might remember one of their hits Mrs Brown, You’ve got a Lovely Daughter.

On the trip back to the Redcliffe Peninsula, we all bought up big on strawberries at the huge strawberry farm complex Strawberry Fields at Palmview.

So there it was – another memorable day tour.

For information about our club, please phone 07 3885 9484.

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continued homeward.

With the warmer weather approaching, a “Day at the Bay” is planned for our last tour on November 10, where we will visit the Queensland Ambulance Museum and be given a tour through early Wynnum/Manly by a local guide.

Names will be taken for this tour at the September and October meetings.

CONTACT

For information on these events and tours, phone Paula on 3423 1421 or Bev on 3341 4170.

The final 2 social events are our annual Fashion Parade during the November meeting and Christmas lunch at Southern Cross Club on December 14.

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THE National Seniors Branch hold meetings on the third Tuesday of each month on the first floor of the Caboolture library at 9.30am.

For November we have planned a Melbourne Cup lunch on November 3, at Trader Dukes on King St, Caboolture, at 11am with weeps and raffles – cost is $20 per person.

Phone Eileen on 5499 2581

for bookings or for more information.

November 24 is our breakup and a traditional Christmas lunch will be at Moffet Dale winery at Murgon.

A bus will be leaving Haskins St, Caboolture, at 8am, with a cost of $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers.

Before our lunch is served at 12.30pm, there will be wine tasting.

For bookings, phone Joan on 5496 7708.

We resume again on January 19, 2016.

Our bus trips begin again on February 23 with a trip to the Dragon Fruit farm, Nanango.

The bus will leave from Haskin St, Caboolture.

This will cost $60 members and $66 non-members.

For bookings or more details, phone 5496 7708.

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Consumers warned of hard sell on property investments CONSUMERS are being reminded to be wary when dealing with property spruikers following a close examination of industry practice over the past two years by consumer protection regulators including the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.

The investigation found it was commonplace for promoters of property investment schemes to mislead consumers about the financial benefits of buying in.

Fair Trading executive director Brian Bauer said consumers had been promised financial benefits that promoters could not deliver, misled about their cooling-off period rights and pressured into buying at “free” seminars.

“The conduct of these promoters has been clearly designed to maximise profits, to the detriment of consumers who are given false promises and railroaded into deals that aren’t right for them,” Mr Bauer said.

“Consumers need to be very wary of agreeing to at-

tend property investment seminars where they’ll cop the hard sell from skilled manipulators,” he said.

“The need to get independent financial and legal advice before making significant investment decisions cannot be stressed strongly enough.

“If you’re offered property, go away and do your own

Go away and do your own research – BRIAN BAUER research by contacting local real estate agents and looking at prices of recently sold property in that area.

“Property spruikers peddling specific properties also need a real estate licence.”

Consumers should also be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, characterised by rushed decision-making and contract signing and the payment of fees; infe-

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Consumers can lodge an official complaint about a property spruiker at www.qld.gov.au/law/ fair-trading.

rences that a system is “government approved”; evidence of capital growth that may not be independent or credible; spruikers who don’t allow questions or who ignore or downplay the risks and costs involved; spruikers who suggest specific investment opportunities such as a particular property development, as they may be receiving a commission or have an undisclosed interest in it; spruikers pushing properties interstate that are off the plan or cannot be seen; and spruikers requiring signing of nondisclosure agreements.

The co-ordinated national effort has prompted legal action against 10 traders and legally enforceable undertakings were agreed to by a further seven.

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Details of the eligibility requirements, how to access concessions and rebates and their value can change over time, so it’s important to check the website for upto-date information.

If you require further assistance, call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

Rebates and emergency assistance are available for domestic electricity and reticulated natural gas bills, as well as concessions on the energy costs to operate life support and medical

cooling and heating equipment.

Pensioner subsidies on local government rates and charges are available, as well as a water subsidy for eligible pensioners on the South Eastern Queensland Water Grid.

There are schemes to help with the cost of dental care, medical aids and spectacles. Subsidies are also available to improve the mobility of people with severe disabilities and for patients required to travel for specialist medical services.

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Eligible motor vehicle owners can receive a reduction on their registration fees.

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have the opportunity to review council decisions and provide feedback both to council and the broader community.”

Cr Beard said the decision was not necessarily about setting up more community reference groups, but rather how to make sure these groups supported an open and informed council process. “Council already has 29 community and business reference groups across a range of topics from housing to domestic violence, with these groups providing plenty of expert guidance and community direction,” he said.

“The report will look at the experiences of local governments which successfully use community panels, including the financial implications and how to ensure such groups support council’s objectives and community expectations.

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The report, which is due to be delivered to a councillor workshop in November this year, will also provide guidance for councillors on the legal and legislative implications.

“While we already utilise reference groups in some areas, we want to see how the world’s best local government practices in the use of community panels can be applied in the Redlands on a range of issues,” Cr Beard said.

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Acute kidney injury hospitalisations are on the increase HOSPITALISATION rates for acute kidney injury have more than doubled over the last decade. This condition affects some population groups more than others, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

The report, Acute kidney injury in Australia: a first national snapshot, is the first Australian national report on acute kidney injury.

Acute kidney injury is a condition that occurs when there is an abrupt loss of kidney function. It has a wide range of causes including various kidney diseases, but is often the result of injury or trauma, or extreme inflammation. Its risk factors include advanced age, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease and pre-existing chronic kidney disease.

Acute kidney injury is a

complex condition that often results in prolonged hospitalisation and which may progress to severe kidney damage. This can result in end-stage kidney disease and long-term dialysis or death.

The report shows that there were 131,780 hospitalisations involving acute kidney injury in 2012-13 representing 1.6% of all hospitalisations.

‘When looking just at hospitalisations where acute kidney injury was the main reason for hospitalisation, we see a substantial increase in hospitalisations, with the annual number more than doubling from 8,050 to 18,010 between 2000-01 and 2012-13,’ said AIHW spokesperson Sushma Mathur.

The average length of stay in hospital for acute kidney injury was twice as long as it was for hospitalisations overall (11.4 days compared with 5.6 days).

App supports war vets THE Minister for Veteran’ Affairs, Michael Ronaldson, has released a free mobile phone app to help serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deal with suicidal thoughts.

“Operation Life is an important initiative that has been developed in consultation with veteran mental health specialists. This is specifically targeted towards assisting those with the unique challenges and circumstances that military service can present,” he said.

“The app has been designed to support professional treatment and we recommend users work with a clinician to set the app up the first time and learn when and how to use it to stay safe between clinical sessions.”

Operation Life app provides easy access to emergency and professional support services and a Personal Support Network of trusted people to call when help is needed; a grounding

OPERATION LIFE: The app helps serving and ex-serving ADF personnel.

exercise to help users regain control of suicidal thoughts so they can access support once they are thinking clearly; the ability to look through photos, listen to chosen music and record and review positive reminder messages about worthwhile life experiences and aspirations for the future – reminders of why life is worth living; and advice on staying safe and when to seek help.

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ment’s latest initiative in a suite of suicide awareness and prevention resources, which include the Operation Life Online website and face-to-face ASIST

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Call to value mental health in the Redlands REDLANDS residents are encouraged to support positive mental health on October 8 with Thrive by the Bay being held at Raby Bay during national Mental Health Week.

Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the local event was organised by the Bayside Mental Health Collaborative aimed at

promoting positive mental health in the community.

“One in five Australians will experience mental illness this year and it’s time to raise awareness of its impact across the community,” Cr Williams said.

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OASIS AT SEA: Oasis of the Seas has a garden complete with full-sized trees and countless shrubs and flowers.

Now that’s cruising

By ALLAN BLACKBURN

CRUISING ships come in many shapes and sizes and most are really enjoyable.

However, if you want a cruise that is exceptional, you need to try one of the mega cruise ships.

The Royal Caribbean line has one of the biggest, Oasis of the Seas. This is a huge ship at more than 225,000 tonnes, and carrying more than 6300 passengers and 2350 crew.

Comparing Oasis of the Seas to a normal cruise ship is like comparing a standard hotel to a Las Vegas casino. The Oasis is overthe-top in every department.

It has 16 decks, taller than many city structures.

Most shopping centres would love to have a mall as big as the one on Oasis.

The ship has 24 eateries, anchored by three large formal dining rooms.

There are 20 bars and lounges, 24 high-speed lifts, more than 20 pools and spas, large kids’ entertainment areas, a special place for teenagers and a retreat exclusively for adults.

The sports deck has a fullsized basketball court, mini-golf, table tennis area, two flow riders, a zip line and even an ice skating rink. A huge fitness centre has every kind of gym machine imaginable.

The superlatives continue.

One deck has Central Park, which is a proper garden complete with full-sized trees and countless shrubs and flowers. It even has resident live butterflies.

Two walls are covered in vertical gardens. It is a real retreat, away from the hus-

Oasis of the Seas is one of the world’s biggest cruise ships.

tle of the busy areas.

The stern deck has a boardwalk which focuses on a carnival theme, with carousels, clowns, face painters, balloon artists and two five-storey rock-climbing walls.

The Aqua Theatre is the venue for the water shows.

An amazing fountain display and three levels of diving platforms feature in the shows.

The pool is the deepest on any ship at 5.9 metres.

There are so many entertainment venues that none are crowded, although some are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Numerous live acts are repeated daily so that everyone has a chance to see them. The main theatre seats more than 1300 people.

The ship has a resident Broadway musical which runs for five years. Recently it was Hairspray but is about to change to Grease.

Comedy shows, game shows, bingo, trivia, gambling in the casino, card

games, craft classes, sports tournaments and dancing continue through the day and into the small hours.

On every cruise the food is a highlight.

This is certainly the case on the Oasis.

If the cuisine in the three main dining rooms is not to your fancy, you can opt for one of the specialty restaurants, or maybe go for a pizza or to one of the bistros where you can eat as much as you want as often as you want. The choice is astounding and would satisfy even the most fastidious eater.

The ship is so large that its movement is barely discernible, even in rough seas, and seasickness is not a problem.

Disembarking for shore excursions is a streamlined event that is efficient and fast. The whole ship is cashless. Your Seapass card works as a stateroom key and as a credit card for all on-board purchases.

Shore excursions are available when the ship docks in

such exotic destinations as the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Grand Caymans, St Maarten or Cozumel in Mexico. Arrivals are timed to give passengers maximum daylight hours on shore and the activities on offer are as many and varied as those on the ship itself.

Are there any negatives?

Well maybe one. Since the ship is essentially American, tipping is virtually mandatory. In fact, unless you pre-pay the tips, the company debits your account at least $12 a person a day, more if you are in a suite.

Most on-board purchases also attract a 15% automatic tip, then they offer you the chance to add an extra tip! To Aussies, this may be slightly off-putting, but if it is budgeted into the total, it is not so bad.

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CANTERBURY Tours is offering a great combination holiday to the Baltic States in 2016 – Northern European Splendours.

After an eight-day tour in a private air-conditioned coach, and utilising private guides in Munich, Cesky Krumlov, Prague, Dresden and Berlin, the tour joins the newly refurbished MSC Opera in Warnemunde for a relaxing cruise, not only to Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania but also including two full days in St Petersburg, and stops in Gdansk, Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen.

After the cruise you are transferred to the beautiful city of Hamburg.

The package is priced from $6800 a person share twin, inside cabin, and represents great value for money, and certainly a great way to combine a coach tour with a cruise.

Canterbury Tours has been catering for mature travellers for many years, and offers private, well-planned itineraries with many im-

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Our tours are aimed at likeminded people, many of whom have become firm friends as a result of meeting on a Canterbury Tour.

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Young cadets to complete marathon walk in honour of historic recruitment drive YOUNG Army cadets will later this year undertake the marathon trek from Warwick to Brisbane to mark the 100th anniversary of the March of the Dungarees.

Cadets from 12 to 20 years of age will complete the 239km walk in December as part of the Anzac Centenary program.

Assistant Minister of State Stirling Hinchliffe said the march would honour the brave Queenslanders who volunteered to serve their country in the First World War.

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“As the only recruiting march in Queensland during World War One, this was an important historical event,” he said.

“Accounts of extraordinary individual efforts to join up are legendary. I hope Queenslanders will be

inspired by commemorative events such as this and get involved where they can.”

The March of the Dungarees was undertaken in 1915 when 30 men walked from Warwick to Brisbane via Toowoomba, Laidley and Ipswich, picking up recruits as they went through each town and finishing with 125 recruits. The march was named after the casual trousers or overalls made of denim issued to those who enlisted in this way.

A series of events will be

staged in the lead-up to the re-enactment, including a Call to Arms in Laidley and a Demonstration of Support event in Warwick.

Displays of personal stories and artefacts from descendants of those who took part in the march will be displayed on commemorative walls in Warwick, Stanthorpe and Allora libraries.

Southern Downs Mayor Peter Blundell said the displays would allow people to connect with the area’s past.

“The commemorative

walls link past with present through a collection of local photos, letters and stories,” he said.

The cadets will set out from Warwick on December 12 and are expected arrive at Brisbane’s Anzac Square on December 19.

Army Cadet Unit commander Captain Glen van Emmerik said the cadets were looking forward to taking part in the event.

“The Australian Army Cadets are proud to be honouring all those who have served, past and present,” he said.

PROGRAM

March of the Dungarees 2015 proposed event program: November 29 – Call to arms community event in Laidley. November 29 – Commemorative walls launched in Laidley.

December 11 – Demonstration of support community event in Warwick. December 12 – 139 ACU re-enactment march commences in Warwick. December 19 – 139 ACU re-enactment march concludes in Brisbane.

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P&o Pacific Dawn

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Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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*Per person twin share Single supp $500

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7 Days $1089* *Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare.

Single supp $320

Tasmania

8 Days $998* *Per person twin share plus applicable rail fare. Single supp $290

• Return flights flying Virgin Airlines ex Brisbane • Accommodation in Hobart at the Mid City Hotel • Meals & Coach Transfers and commentary • Christmas day Luncheon at Wrest Point Casino • Coach Touring Hobart City, Mount Wellington, Salamanca Markets , Port Arthur,Tasman Arch, Blowhole , Devils Kitchen,Richmond, Custom House, Botanical Gardens, • Peppermint Bay Cruise and much more

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• Accommodation at Cairns & Townsville • All meals • Skyrail, Kuranda Village & Jaques Coffee Plantation • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Cruise • Innisfail, Paronella Park & Cassowary Coast • Magnetic Island Day Tour • Castle Hill,The Strand & Museum of Tropical North Qld • Helpful fun tour host

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Tasmania The Great Escape

Tour Date: March 2016

8 Days $2,690* *Per person twin share.

Single supp $480

• Includes return flights from Brisbane • Accommodation & meals • Interesting day tours to Hobart, Richmond, Port Arthur, Cadbury Chocolate Factory, Queenstown, Gordon River Cruise, Sarah Island, Strahan, Cradle Mountain, Stanley, Pearn’s Steamworld, North West Coast, Launceston,Tamar Valley and River Cruise, Wall in the Wilderness and more • Friendly Tour Host experienced Coach Captain

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*Per person twin share 7 Days $1,499* plus applicable rail fare.

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person twin share.

6 Days $2,490* *PerSingle supp $390

• Winton, Waltzing Matilda, Age of Dinosaurs • Strathmore Station • Harry Redford Tent Show • Helpful fun Tour Host

Cairns, Daintree & Cassowary Coast • Accommodation at 4 star Cairns Queenslander • Meals on tour • Gorgeous Green Island • Paronella Park, Innisfail, Scenic Cassowary Coast • Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River Cruise • Skyrail, Kuranda, Mareeba to Jaques Coffee Plantation • Helpful fun tour host

• Return flights flying Air New Zealand ex Brisbane • 7 Nights Castaways Hotel cooked breakfast daily & dinners • Night as a convict • Half Day Orientation Tour • Progresive dinner • Fletcher's Mutiny Cyclorama • Clifftop Island Fish Fry • Wonderland by night • Fletcher's Fate • Convict Settlement Tour • Pizza under the Pines • Culla and Co or Christians 4WD • Christmas Lunch

• Accommodation at the Cairns Queenslander • Meals, Coach Transfers and commentary • Christmas Day Luncheon at the Banquet Room Pullman Cairns Casino.

• Harbour Cruise the Trinity Inlet • Coach Touring City sights,Port Douglas,Mareeba, Jaques Coffee Plantation, Mossmon Gorge.

• Kuranda Skyrail and markets • Daintree River Cruise & Mossmon Gorge

• Coach pick up from Hervey Bay , Sunshine Coast , Caboolture , Brisbane and Gold Coast • Beautiful Accommodation with high Floor Ocean Views Broadbeach.

• Meals & Coach Transfers and commentary • Christmas Day Luncheon spectacular in the Grand Ballroom Jupiter's Casino.

• Cruise the Waterways • Coach touring the city, Byron Bay, Mount Tamborine, Coolangatta, Point Danger, Murwillimbah, Sanctuary Cove ,Tweed Heads.

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• Meals, Coach Transfers and commentary.

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• Christmas Day Luncheon Daydream Island with all the trimmings • Cruise Whitsundays to Hamilton Island and island Discovery Bus Tour.

• Coach Touring Airlie, Proserpine, Bowen areas and more

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BUDGET or BOUTIQUE

WHERE: Kingaroy and surrounds.

WHAT: Lovely area of the South Burnett, well known for peanuts and a rather famous former Queensland premier.

WHY: Showcasing many of the things that make rural Australia great, Kingaroy and its surrounding areas offer some enjoyable agricultural experiences, some beautiful scenery, a comfortable climate and a charming alternative to the cities and beaches. Within easy reach of Brisbane, Toowoomba and the Sunshine Coast, this area is a great spot for a short break.

BUDGET

EAT To visit Kingaroy without trying the local peanuts would be just plain wrong!

With more than 20 different flavoured varieties to choose from (including those with a chocolate coating), there is something for every taste. The Peanut Van, 77 Kingaroy St. SLEEP For lovers of caravan holidays, Kingaroy offers

WORKING CATTLE STATION: A special experience staying at Taabinga Homstead Accommodation.

two great options – the Kingaroy Showgrounds and the Big 4 Kingaroy Holiday Park. The showgrounds have pet-friendly, basic amenities with both powered and unpowered sites available and room for tents if camping is more your style. The Big 4 has air-conditioned cabins and villas.

DO They say, “The best things in life are free” and this is certainly true of the experience to be had at the Bunya Mountains Nation-

al Park. About an hour’s drive from Kingaroy, this beautiful area is home to some superb views, crisp mountain air and enchanting wildlife including wallabies, pademelons and hundreds of native bird species. Every last Sunday of the month, an arts, crafts and food market is held in the carpark area.

BOUTIQUE

EAT Capitalising on their extensive culinary experiences in Europe, the UK and

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Australia, the team at Cassis@Booie offers seasonally-based menus utilising local produce whenever possible. Housed within an Italian-inspired structure, the restaurant provides a flavoursome dining option for visitors to the region.

SLEEP Taabinga Homestead Accommodation offers a

special experience for visitors wishing to experience life on a working cattle station. Nestled in the grounds of the Heritage listed Homestead, both self-contained or catered B&B options are available.

Hosts, Colin and Libby, really make you feel welcome. Great place for the grandkids!

DO For a bird’s eye view of the region, why not go on a scenic flight? Pratt Air Services, located at Kingaroy’s aerodrome, offer just such a service.

For more information on Kingaroy and the South Burnett, visit, http://tourism.southburnett.com.au/ townkingaroy.htm.

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TOUR COST FROM: $1899.00 pp Twin Share Inside Cabin $2399.00 pp Twin Share Outside Cabin $2799.00 pp Twin Share Balcony Cabin Single Supplement Prices on Application Includes $200 on board credit per cabin

VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS

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ADVERTORIAL The Channon Craft Markets and Hermans Tours EVERY second Sunday of the month this open-air market is a fabulous attraction in the Northern Rivers District near Lismore in NSW. From a modest early beginning in 1976 it has grown to an excess of 250 stalls.

You will find a great variety of arts, crafts, secondhand goods, fresh produce, therapeutic services and more.

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For 39 years true to the market’s slogan: “Make it, Bake it and Grow it” it has attracted not only the locals, but many tourists as well.

Entertainment of course also has priority.

As you meander past all the stalls you are destined to come across some interesting busking acts.

Similar to The Channon Markets, Hermans Tours also started a long time ago from a humble beginning.

TOUR DATE

Now 48 years later Hermans Tours are going to visit The Channon Markets on the week-end of 7 & 8 November 7 and 8, 2015.

Dutch-born Herman Wubben arrived in Australia in 1951. After a few odd jobs including painting the Story Bridge, he got a taste for bus driving and 48 years ago (1967) arranged his first day tour. It was soon followed by weekend and extended tours.

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• 2 day/1 night Kakadu and East Alligator River Tour. Escape to the Top End and discover a paradise, view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie and Ubirr, cruise Yellow Water Billabong and East Alligator River in search of crocs then go ashore in Arnhem Land.

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and meet with you in the comfort of your own home or at your favourite coffee shop. Or they can organise everything with you over the phone and email.

They are the preferred travel consultants for one of Brisbane’s leading award winning retirement villages and meet regularly with individuals as well as groups

which get together in their communal areas for fun and informative travel presentations.

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MITCHELTON AND DISTRICTS GARDEN CLUB INC

Gardening tips shared ON OCTOBER 26, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club Inc. will celebrate its 51st birthday.

To mark the occasion, a special Power Point Presentation of the new gardens at Singapore and Hong Kong has been arranged for the meeting held on November 5.

A running commentary on the plants and other items shown will be given by the guest speaker Robert Browning, who has great expertise in most phases of horticulture.

A big “thank you” is extended to the Stafford Garden Club for the loan of equipment to make this presentation possible.

That club’s motto is Friendship through Gardening, and the Mitchelton Garden Club is truly grateful for the friendship and help offered by the Stafford Garden Club.

Weather experts say we are experiencing the El Nino weather pattern, which means there’ll be very little or no rain for a long period.

With the approach of summer’s heat it’s necessary to prevent the soil in the garden from drying out.

A good way of doing this is to water the plants before 9am or after 4pm and to keep the garden well

Begonias with spiral leaves BEGONIAS with spiral leaves will be the set topic when the Queensland Begonia Society Inc. meets for the monthly meeting on Saturday, October 17.

Other cultural items and hints will also be discussed.

There is also an “open” display table and another display table for plants other than begonias.

This meeting is also our Friendship Day when we invite members from other garden clubs to attend.

FAST FACTS

Meetings are held on the third Saturday each month (except December) in the Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm, starting at 12.30pm for trade table and 1pm for meeting.

For more details, phone 3359 4319 or email pehenderson@webshield.net.au.

Afternoon tea available and visitors welcome.

OCTOBER MEETING TOPIC: Begonias with spiral leaves.

BOOK WINNER

PRESENTATION: New Gardens at Singapore will be the topic discussed at the November 5 meeting.

mulched, making sure the mulch doesn’t touch the plants.

When watering in the afternoon, avoid wetting the foliage, especially rose foliage, to prevent disease spores developing.

Should there be any spring flowering annuals in your garden, cut off the flowers as soon as they fade and

FAST FACTS

On the first Thursday of the calendar month the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Sts, Enoggera. This venue is wheelchair friendly and close to public transport.

The meeting starts after morning tea, which is served at 9.45am.

For more information, phone Pat on 3356 1256.

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Plan a play date with your grandchildren at ‘The Corner’ The Corner, which will keep them and you happily amused for hours.

It’s called The Corner, and best of all, it’s free!

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birth through to eight years.

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Social and Information Day with Fashion

U3A Pine Rivers will hold its monthly Social and Information Day on Friday, October 16, which will also be a Fashion Parade.

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Enjoy a variety concert A VARIETY Concert will be held at Kedron-Wavell Service Club, 375 Hamilton Rd, Chermside, in the “Kittyhawk Room” (formally the Community Centre) on Sunday, November 15.

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It has performed at nursing homes, retirement centres and at the Golden Age Senior Citizen Centre Bribie Island for the past 25 years – on average, 15 shows per year.

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When the buses arrive on the island, they are greeted with by tour guide.

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Two members have been performing with the group for just over 25 years and one of them, Betty FarrenPrice, has been nominated for the Senior Citizen

Longman Award of the Year.

“Our base is at the Golden Age Senior Citizen Centre Bribie Island, which is where we rehearse every Wednesday morning, except on show days,” a representative said.

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“When the buses arrive on the island, they are greeted with by tour guide, then taken to the Golden Age Centre where they have morning tea, followed by a tour of the island, then back to the centre for lunch, followed by a concert from The Golden Entertainers and back on the bus and home.

“Once a year we have a variety concert to raise some funds for our group to pay for costumes and equipment.

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The Big October Variety Show, October 14, will start at 1.15pm and end about 3.15pm at Golden Age Centre, Arcadia Ave, Woorim, Bribie Island.

Tickets are $8, which includes tea and coffee. There will also be a door prize with raffle tickets available at the door.

For more details, phone 3408 1441 or 5429 5089 or email tgebribieisland@gmail.com.

Queensland Accordion Orchestra and guest artists.

There is free parking, and refreshments available to buy during intermission.

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By BY DAVE LIVETT

OUR research library will be open every Thursday from 9am–1pm until December 10, and at other times by arrangement.

You are welcome as a visitor or as a prospective new member, and we especially encourage tertiary students to use our photos and memorabilia to gather data for a local history project.

Should you become a society member, there is no joining fee, and subscriptions will be valid until December 2016.

The Kate Perry Library is situated in the Enoggera Memorial Hall, Trundle St, Enoggera (Refidex 139 A10).

CONTACT

For more information, phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary @gmail.com.

Parking is available in Trundle St (approach by way of either Glen Alva Terrace or Pratt St).

The wheelchair-friendly hall is adjacent to Enoggera Station on the Ferny Grove Line and a bus stop for routes 350, 390, 598 and 599.

Our four books, Enoggera Heritage Trail, Kedron Brook to Taylor Range, Mitchy Picture Show and Heritage Trail Davidson’s Paddock are available on demand.

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Take a tour of historic Victoria barracks THE Army Museum South Queensland invites interested groups to join a tour of historic Victoria Barracks on Petrie Terrace (near Caxton St).

Built just five years after Queensland was born, the original buildings are characteristic of a 19th century British Empire military barracks.

Over the years extensions have been made to ensure the barracks remain an important part of Queensland’s Military History into the 21st century.

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The cost is $11 for members and $15 for non-members.

Bookings are required and can be made via QFHS website at www.qfhs.org.au/events.

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This talk will show you how to maximise your time and efforts overseas.

It will cover what you need take, how to plan your visit, and how to avoid some pitfalls On Friday, November 13, Chris Schuetz will be discussing the origins and meanings of surnames.

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Shirley Valentine at Elysium Theatre ELYSIUM Theatre is proud to announce the final production for 2015 – Shirley Valentine.

This play offers a unique look into family culture, where duty and tradition come before desire and passion. Set in Liverpool in the mid-1980s and taking the form of a monologue, “Shirley Valentine” focuses on the life of Shirley Bradshaw (née Valentine) before and during a transforming holiday abroad.

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She finds so much happiness, that she decides not to go back home, ditching her friend at the airport and instead working and staying

live a newly self-confident life in which she is at last true to herself.

Willy Russell was born in Whiston, near Liverpool in 1947 and has lived in Liverpool since the age of five.

Working as a hairdresser improved his listening skills and being raised in a family of women influenced his creation of strong but often invisible women.

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