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A MYRIAD OF LOCAL HISTORY THE SEASIDE MUSEUM

Bribie Island Seaside Museum On the waterfront at Bongaree is the spacious and modern building that is home to the Bribie Island Seaside Museum. The purpose-built museum which is operated by the Moreton Bay Regional Council was opened in May 2010 and features beautiful polished hardwood floors, a naturally lit interior, a microcinema and the timber slats that adorn the front allow for a great view of Pumicestone Passage. Just inside the entrance, the reception area is stocked with a variety of brochures and other forms of information about the various displays in the museum. On the counter sits a very lifelike replica of Mathew Flinders’ cat Trim.

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Model of the Endeavor on permanent loan to the museum. items that have been crafted by local artisans as well as a selection of books on local history and Bribie Island’s beautiful environment.

Another section of the museum is the micro-cinema which can seat ten people with space for a couple more to stand.

At the time it opened, the museum featured three permanent displays which were the story of Mathew Flinders’ 1799 expedition in which he was involved in the famous dispute about his hat, a display on the life and art of renowned artist, Ian Fairweather who spent his final twenty years residing in a thatched hut on the island until his death in 1974. He had led a simple life and his few surviving possessions are on display at the museum.

Sunset at Bongaree Jetty (Photo credit: Jacqui Everson)

There is also the story of The Bribie Island Amateur Fishing Association.

Included in this display is a large collection of fish specimens started by an early member of the association, James Douglas Ogilby who was a world-class ichthyologist.

An interesting and rather amusing story about Mr Ogilby is that, whilst employed at The Australian Museum in Sydney, at age thirty seven he was dismissed from his position due to his overwhelming affinity toward alcohol. He was found to be responsible for the removal of the spirits from the containers used to preserve the museum specimens. There is actually a lot more to this story and anyone who visits the Seaside Museum will find the information under the display.

As well as the above, the museum constantly features short term displays, the current one being ‘Signs of the Times’ and this is an extensive collection of advertising signs and packaging from yesteryear which ends on February 26th. The next display at The Bribie Island Seaside Museum will be entitled ‘The Glass Houses’ and this will of course be a story about The Glasshouse Mountains.

It will be at the museum from March 3rd to May 14th.

For those who are interested in our wartime history, there is a comprehensive section on the islands role in the defence of the area including photos and stories about the forts that were built along the Eastern beach. There are many more details about the history and early residents of our island on display and as well as highly recommending a visit to The Bribie Island Seaside Museum, I would suggest that you allow at least two to three hours for your visit so that you have the time to read the incredible amount of information that the museum has to offer. On her visit in August 2010, Local Government Minister Desley Boyle commented that Bribie Island was arguably the birthplace of tourism in Queensland and this museum offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to learn all there is to know.

The Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and on weekends from 10am to 3pm. It is situated at 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree. Anyone who requires further information or perhaps would like to enquire about becoming a volunteer is welcome to phone the museum on 3408 0007. (I wonder if they bought that number off James Bond)

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WORKING HARD FOR MEMBERS

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In our local community we are fortunate to have access to a number of organisations that place a strong emphasis on assisting their members in ways specific to the aim of the group. One such body is the Bribie Island Pensioners and Superannuant’s League, a branch of The Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League.

As an organisation that works for pensioners and superannuants in the community in the areas of advocacy, referrals and accessing information, the league makes the voice of pensioners heard where it counts on issues such as the wellbeing, dignity and security of it’s members and the community at large.

The local branch, founded about fifty five years ago, consists of approximately sixty members and after spending time talking to Past President Joan O’Brien and President Sue Ellen Edwards, it is obvious that being involved with the organisation is dear to their hearts.

‘There are about forty branches state wide and there is a head office in Brisbane,’ Joan told me. ‘We

have a meeting on the first Monday of each month and we also arrange an outing for the third Monday of the month,’ she added. At each meeting the league arranges for a guest to give a talk on various issues and this is a way of keeping up to date with important issues such as security, safety around the home and general health and wellbeing.

‘Our members pursue a number of hobbies to keep them active,’ said Sue Ellen. ‘Indoor bowls is very popular,’ she said. At the next meeting, instead of a normal guest speaker, league members will have the opportunity to enjoy a demonstration by a dance teacher but the style of dance is being kept secret to create a sense of anticipation. In March, the outing will be a cruising lunch on the Kookaburra Queen and this is on March 23rd.

By not just reacting but acting, the league has had success in areas such as creating change and recognition in the issues associated with older people in supermarkets, placing grandparents rights on the political agenda and has successfully lobbied for a senior’s legal and support service.

Anyone who may be interested in becoming a member of the league should contact Dawn on 0400 729462 or Sue Ellen on 0437 960912.

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CREDIT WHERE Everyone who was responsible in any way for the very successful and highly praised concert at The Sandstone Point Hotel on Sunday 5th February should be congratulated.

In my opinion, there was no part of the event that left room for improvement and it is important to give credit where credit’s due.

The Sandstone Point Hotel itself ticks all the boxes as far as being the ideal venue, the staff there were absolutely amazing, the way the admission lines were managed was obviously the result of expert planning, of course the acts themselves could not have put on a better performance and, for the many who brought their own car, there was even enough parking.

Scattered around were a great variety of food stalls which appeared to

be constantly patronised throughout the afternoon.

Whilst anyone who required a drink from the hotel bars experienced a small waiting period to be served, no one could say that there was any real inconvenience and this of course being due to the efficiency of those serving.

One has to admire the forethought that went into the planning of the premises to allow for a crowd such as attended the event to be successfully accommodated in the outdoor area that overlooked the stage. Even as the afternoon got under way, a large part of the outdoor area was already occupied by people of all ages which goes to show just how the artists have the ability to appeal to most musical tastes and, as the time for the main acts to appear on the stage drew closer, the crowd continued to grow until, during the

performances of Xavier Rudd and then The Cat Empire, there was very little space left on the grass. This did not, however prevent anyone who attended from enjoying an unrestricted view of the artists.

As the afternoon commenced, the audience was treated to the beautiful voice of Sahara Beck. This overly talented young lady who released her first album in 2011 at the age of fifteen wowed the crowd with her strong voice and a great vocal range. During her time on the stage, Sahara worked through a diverse bracket of songs including the beautiful “Brother, Sister.”

Next on stage were Ocean Alley, a band that offers a wide variety of music during their performances and, whilst each of their songs tells it’s own story, all of

their music seems to be written to create a relaxed, happy feeling. Ocean Alley have been described in the past as a solid wall of psychedelic infusetd reggae.

A short break after Ocean Alley saw Melbourne singer/ songwriter and music producer Darren Hart take to the microphone. Better known as Harts, this widely praised performer who has become known for his Hendrix-like guitar playing composes, produces and records his own music in his bedroom studio. Harts is proficient on electric guitar, keyboard, drums, bass guitar and synthesizer and his styles include funk, alternative rock, electronic indie and nu-disco.

During his time on stage, Harts did not disappoint and it was easy to see why this versatile musician has

Not much space left on the grass as the crowd waited for The Cat Empire.

Xavier Rudd held the crowd in raptures (Photo by Leigh Sorensen)

This was a day for all age groups.

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made such a positive impact on his constantly growing number of fans.

With the stage vacant after Hart’s bracket, both the crowd and expectations grew in anticipation of the next act, the uniquely talented and widely respected Xavier Rudd.

With the time for Xavier to appear approaching, there was an eerie hush among the audience and, as he appeared, Xavier was welcomed with an absolute roar of applause by the crowd. If ever I have witnessed an artist hold the audience in raptures, it was during this wonderful performance which created an atmosphere of peace, love and wellbeing for all who were there to enjoy this absolutely great act that I’m sure many, (including yours truly) wished would never end. As another talented artist who can claim skills with a wide range of instruments, Rudd captured the mood with the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo (yidaki), harmonica and the Weissenborn slide guitar and of course his unique vocal style.

the rest of the band came on as the roar of the crowd was all that was needed to announce their arrival.

During a recent interview with me, Harry James Angus described the members of the band as super talented musicians and Harry, you could never have found a better way to describe them unless you included the word brilliant into the sentence. After seeing The Cat Empire entertain the crowd with their high energy show that seems to differ with each performance, one is left in little doubt as to why they have maintained their popularity over so many years. I will go out on a limb here and say that I don’t think that anyone who was at the Sandstone Point Hotel on Sunday 5th February would have been left disappointed. What an absolutely fantastic concert.

Well done everyone.

Sahara Beck at the 2016 Byron Bay Blues Festival.

(Photo by Bruce Baker)

Beside the stage, a merchandise stall was kept busy as fans purchased their Xavier Rudd and The Cat Empire T-shirts and CD’s and were also able to pre-order Rudd’s new album which is now expected to be released in April.

After what I can only describe as an incredibly captivating performance, Xavier Rudd left the stage to a demonstration of great appreciation by the audience and, as all that were there knew, it was almost time for the much anticipated appearance by The Cat Empire. You certainly did not have to be even watching the stage when Felix Reibl, Harry James Angus and

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WE HOPE YOU COME BACK ONE DAY

Debbie Mooyman After eight years as the voice on the end of the phone to anyone who calls for a taxi from Tuesday to Friday, Debbie Mooyman is saddened to be parting company with Bribie Island Taxi and Limousine Service on February 17th. ‘I wish that I could stay but as my parents are quite old now, I have made the decision to return to Adelaide so I can look after them,’ said Debbie. I will miss all the customers who, even though I have never met them face to face, I regard them as my friends,’ she told me.

After moving to the island in 1997, Debbie and her

husband ran Jack’s Tyre and Mechanical for a number of years. It was after they sold that business that Debbie began full time employment with the taxi service and oddly enough, the person who she replaced was also named Debbie. ‘This has been a job that I really loved and during my time here there have been so many changes, not just to the island but also in the way we do things and how the business has grown. We have progressed from doing things manually to now having it all on computers although George won’t use the computer,’ said Debbie as Bribie Island Taxi and Limousine Service owner George Goold said in the background, ’I don’t want to use one.’

‘Probably the biggest and best change was when we moved from George’s house to the current premises.

Before that we worked from a cramped office at the back

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of his shed and I think that it’s a real credit to Sally and George Goold how they have made this place so nice to work in,’ Debbie told me ‘We now have so much more modern equipment than we had before the move. We are now connected to the internet and we even have a bit of a view. All we could see before was Sally’s clothes line,’ she added.

One of Debbie’s responsibilities in her position is to be aware of where each vehicle is at any given time and, as the fleet has grown over the years this has obviously become more difficult. ‘George has taught me so much since I started including how to manage these sorts of tasks and also how to prepare a rolling roster. He can be a little bit cranky at times but that’s understandable when you think of everything he has to deal with. We have had a few big arguments but

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I usually end up thinking that he was probably right and then I apologise,’ Debbie explained.

After she has worked her final day, Debbie say’s that she will spend a week getting everything tidied up before she leaves for Adelaide and she said that she just wants to thank all the clients who she has come to know, all the drivers that she has enjoyed working with and also Sally and George for giving her the opportunity to work for such a great business that is such an important part of the Bribie Island lifestyle.

‘This is just another chapter in my life and, although I don’t know when, I will come back,’ said Debbie rather sadly.

Debbie’s place on the phone and in the variety of other roles that she has performed with dedication will be taken by well known company driver Ian.

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND AUSTRALIA THE GIRL GUIDES

by Neil Wilson knots and are also instructed in both indoor and outdoor cooking,’ said Theresa.

‘Sometimes I take them on scavenger hunts along the waterfront and this is a way of teaching them situational awareness by having them locate and record set items such the various plaques on monuments,’ she said.

Our excursion accross the bridge.

The mission of Girl Guides Australia is to enable girls and young women to grow into confident, selfrespecting, responsible community members and this is an aim that Bribie Island Girl Guide leader Theresa Schirmer holds dear to her heart. Having been involved in the Girl Guides for many years, firstly as a guide herself when she was young, then being involved as the mum of a guide and now as a leader, Theresa has a great understanding of the importance of the guiding movement.

The Bribie Island Girl Guides were established forty five years ago and during that time have been responsible for the successful development of many young women. Theresa has been a leader for three years and,

for the last two years and nine months has handled the role without any assistance.

‘I finally have two trainee leaders that are in the process of gaining their qualifications,’ Theresa told me. ‘I usually allow them to take control while I observe how they handle the job and I only step in if I see that they need advice,’ she said.

promise that I “willI do my best to

To qualify as a leader trainees are required to undergo a police check for working with children, complete a senior first aid course and attend courses run by Girl Guides Queensland. It is also necessary for them to spend time being trained and assessed by a leader at a local level and this is the stage that Theresa’s two candidates are at now.

When one thinks about that promise, it becomes very easy to see how, if a Girl Guide follows this creed, it would result in her going into adulthood with the attitude necessary to achieve her goals in life. As well as being taught such a great set of values, Girl Guides are taught some great life skills.

‘We don’t just sit around inside at meetings. The girls learn everything from how to erect a tent, light a fire, tie

Carols by Candlelight at Sandstone Point.

be true to myself and develop my beliefs. To serve my community and Australia and live by the Guide law.

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- The Girl Guides’ promise

Camping.

The local Girl Guides become involved in a range of community events including Carols nights and they have a registered site for Clean Up Australia Day. This will be the White Patch area and at the moment, Theresa is trying to arrange sustenance for the hard working girls on the day.

‘I’m hoping someone will be good enough to supply us with bottled water and some fruit,’ Theresa told me.

‘It’s going to be hot and we don’t want any of the girls suffering from dehydration.

We will start early and hope to be finished by around mid-morning, she added. February 24th is the movement’s Thinking Day and due to this being a Friday, the Guides will be having an open day on Saturday 25th February at their hut which is situated at 96 Webster Street, Bongaree. The day is going to be based on a grow theme and, as well as planting trees on one side of the premises, there will be other outside activities

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including a rope bridge and setting up a camp. They are having a sausage sizzle and visitors will be able to satisfy their hunger by making a gold coin donation.

Funds from this will go toward World Thinking Fund and this is to provide opportunities to girls and women in poorer countries.

Theresa expects the day to start around 10am and be finished by early afternoon.

During my lengthy talk with this dedicated leader, Theresa described how much of a battle it is to arrange funding for necessary items to ensure that the girls have enough equipment . ‘Whilst we only have a small number of guides at the moment, I am hoping that this will increase now that I have the two trainee leaders,’ said Theresa. ‘I would hate to think that our numbers will be restricted due to lack of funding. One thing that I am really concerned about is not being able to afford maintenance on our building. The gutters badly need cleaning and there

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is even a tree growing out of them. I spend so much time worrying about what this will result in if I can’t get someone to take care of it soon,’ she said.

Theresa told me that girls can join Junior Girl Guides from the age of five years and it is at the discretion of the leaders when they will be moved into the Senior Guides. Meetings are held on Tuesday each week with the Junior Guides meeting from 4pm to 5.30pm and the Seniors from 6pm to 8pm.

The Girl Guides have been well and truly proven to be a truly worthwhile organisation for girls of all ages to become involved with and after learning what I have about our local movement and the strength of commitment shown by Theresa, I would urge parents of young girls to explore the possibility of their daughter joining.

If anyone would like more information on Bribie Island Girl Guides or could perhaps assist with the maintenance issues, Theresa can be contacted on 0408 208 868.

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LAUNCH OF ‘REPORT A DRUG DEALER’ ONLINE TOOL

by QPS Media

Police Minister Mark Ryan, Superintendent David Tucker and Detective Superintent Jon Wacker launched a new reporting tool to help police tackle the supply and distribution of ice in the community today.

Police Minister Ryan and Superintendent Tucker show the media the form.

QPS Community Contact Command Superintendent David Tucker said the community played an integral role in helping police disrupt crime, providing information that could form the foundation of an investigation or the piece of a puzzle that is the obstacle to helping solve a protracted or cold case.

“To ensure the public has the ability to provide this crucial information, the QPS has developed an online reporting tool, specifically focused on information relating to the distribution and possession of ice,” Superintendent Tucker said.

“The online tool not only complements the existing suite of resources available to the public, including Crime Stoppers and Policelink but allows a community who is already online the ability to tell us what they know using a platform they are already familiar with.”

The tool can be anonymous, allowing anyone the opportunity to provide police what they know, but the user can also provide their email address, should they wish to provide further information in future.

“Information provided in the form will be used by police to drive operational responses and target their resources, honing in on those selling these horrendous drugs to our young people,” Superintendent Tucker said.

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Firstly, the cell may have aged and now only produce 70 to 80% of what it used to. Therefore it cannot produce enough chlorine to meet the current demand.

(If the cell is old enough or fatigued enough that it’s now producing less than that – it will simply not supply the chlorine required for any time of the year).

Secondly, as the cell ages and the componentry inside the power unit age, the demands on the chlorinator increase and so does the temperature of the workings.

This combined with the heat of the environment puts a lot more stress on the chlorinator unit. The result can be blown circuit boards, and other electronic componentry failure.

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IDENTITY FRAUD INVESTIGATION, GODWIN BEACH

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Detectives from the Cyber and Identity Crime Unit have arrested a 30-year-old man after allegedly uncovering specialist equipment used to produce fake identities at Godwin Beach overnight.

Fraud investigators executed a search warrant at the May Street property yesterday where they allegedly seized a commercial grade identity card printer and around 500 blank magnetic stripe cards.

They also allegedly found forged driver licenses, bank cards, staff ID cards, mobile phones, sim cards and a variety of identificationrelated documents.

A 30-year-old Godwin Beach man has been issued with a Notice to Appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 21 on one count each of fraud and using a thing to forge document

and five counts of obtaining identity information for the commission of an offence.

Further examinations and inquiries into items seized may lead to further charges.

Fraud and Cyber Crime Detective Superintendent Terry Lawrence said identity fraud was a serious criminal offence.

“The production of fake identities is a serious crime as it is often just the tip of the iceberg and typically connected to various other large scale fraud and stealing offences,” Detective Superintendent Lawrence said.

“This weekend’s arrest was the result of information provided to us by a member of the public and we continue to encourage anyone who has information

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THE FUTURE IS NOW

I don’t know if you remember the article or even read the article on the Tesla car test drive I did? Back in the May issue of 2016 in our big brother paper, the Bribie Islander?

did 0 to 110km/h in under 4 seconds.

With a massive range of 300 to 500kms roughly, depending on what model, here’s the latest update.

So Tesla are going hard, love this company - what an amazing creation. If you Google “Tesla Gigafactory”, you can see their lithium-ion battery factory in production

Well it was “heart in the mouth” kind of stuff! I test drove the all electric car and was well impressed.

The car was fast, so fast we

and already operational. It will be completed around 2020.

So the latest news is the Tesla P100D breaks the acceleration record, OK, so we are now talking about the fastest production vehicle known to mankind. A bold statement.

0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 2.3 seconds, like I said, heart in

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the mouth kind of stuff, but you do need to be loaded to get one at a price tag of $137,800. Personally I think it’s a bloody bargain, wish I had the cash...

Co-founder of Tesla, Elon Musk reckons by 2020 they will be mass producing an all electric car which will be a bit more affordable for your average car owner at around $30,000.

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I MUST BE ADDICTED requirement of sodium intake is 1500 milligrams and studies have shown that this is often exceeded. This can result in many adverse side effects.

I like salt. Actually, that’s incorrect, I love salt. In fact I’m surprised that no one has asked me to become the face of the Australian salt industry. Of course, notwithstanding this admission, I am also very aware that, whilst the body does require a certain amount of daily salt intake, a major part of the world’s population including myself are guilty of exceeding the necessary amount, some only slightly and some by a frightening amount. (I fall into the latter category.)

Interestingly, approximately 75% of our daily salt intake is not the result of being overly exuberant with the salt shaker but is already contained in the food we choose to eat. It’s not just the nice hot chips that we buy from the local take-away

or the packet of crisps that we munch on but foods such as processed meats, bread, pizza and soup are all recognised as contributing the most sodium to our diet, even if they don’t taste salty. Some brands have been found to contain more sodium than others so it is recommended that shoppers should always check labels if they wish to make the healthiest purchases from the supermarket.

Sodium chloride, (table salt) supplies the electrolyte sodium to your diet and this mineral is essential for maintaining fluid balance within your cells, for contracting your muscles and for transmitting nerve impulses as well as playing a critical role in helping the digestive system to absorb nutrients. Estimated daily

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that causes you to excrete too much water into your urine, dehydration is definitely a strong possibility.

You will possibly then experience extreme thirst, nausea, dizziness and vomiting due to the system being unable to rid itself of the excess sodium.

Other health problems that can occur due to a high sodium intake include high blood pressure which can result in a stroke or heart attack, osteoporosis and increased risk of stomach cancer and kidney stones.

In 2011, an Australian study into how the brain responds to sodium found a distinct similarity to how it reacts to substances such as heroin, cocaine and nicotine. This then goes a long way to explaining why we are keen to overindulge in foods with a high sodium content. I guess this definitely means that I’m addicted.

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Heat oil in pan add mince and cook until brown Add stock and ¼ cup of water Cook on medium for about 5 minutes Add grated sprouts then pureed or whole kidney beans depending on taste buds, then tinned tomatoes and cook until thickened (about 20 minutes on medium heat).

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A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH

by Neil Wilson

about oil shortages after the Suez Canal crisis and the brilliant economy and less oil capacity meant that it was the ideal vehicle for the market at that time.

1959 Morris Mini Minor Hailed as the second most influential car of the twentieth century behind the Model T Ford, the Morris Mini Minor (incidentally, this was my first car) or Morris 850 or Austin Seven if you like, was, just like The Mini Bribie Islander, a force to be reckoned with.

Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and built by BMC, the Mini Mark I incorporated many very unique design features that resulted in outstanding economy and the capability of a car as small as this to accommodate four people. A major factor in this capability was the transversely mounted 848 cc engine which produced a top speed of 116 km/h and a fuel economy of 6.49 L/100 km and allowed for a smaller engine compartment. The proposed engine was actually the 948 cc model used in the Morris Minor

and the Austin A35 but BMC chairman Leonard Lord felt that the available top speed of 140 km/h was excessive.

Let’s be very honest, the 850 was really nothing more than a box with another small box in front for the engine but small as it was, the flat floor and very basic interior made for reasonably comfortable seating of the occupants. Whilst there was very little boot space, large bins in the doors and at either side of the rear seat gave added room for storage and the bins in the doors necessitated the fitting of sliding windows.

Another feature that assisted in creating more space for passengers was the incorporation of the gearbox into the sump and therefore lessening the amount of lubricant required. At the time of the inception of the Mini, all and sundry were concerned

As the 60’s and 70’s rolled on, there were various versions of this popular little car produced and these included a van, the Clubman and the Mini Moke. (Moke being the archaic British slang for donkey). Sir Alec Issigonis’ friend John Cooper who owned the Cooper Car Company and was well known as a formula one designer and manufacturer saw the car’s potential as a serious racing competitor and, despite Issigonis’ early disapproval, worked with BMC to produce the Cooper and Cooper S. These vehicles soon proved Cooper correct and were winners of the Monte Carlo Rally in ’64, ’65 and ’67.

Although initially being the winner in 1966, a conflicting issue with the headlights resulted in a disqualification.

Ownership of the Mini brand has changed hands several times with companies such as Leyland, Rover and BMW each having been the manufacturer at some stage. BMW acquired Rover in 1994 and, although disposing of practically all other sections of the company by the year 2000, have retained the production rights for the Mini.

Over many years, the Mini enjoyed immense popularity throughout all age groups and for a variety of reasons.

As I mentioned earlier, my first car was a Morris Mini Minor and I found it to be a very reliable and economical vehicle However, there was one major problem due to the area that I lived in. At that time I lived in a rural environment an this meant driving on roads that left a lot to be desired. The sump in the Mini was made of cast alloy and did not offer a great amount of clearance from the road and this, on more than one occasion meant replacing a cracked sump. No, that normally would not be very hard but, due to a design feature, the only way to achieve the repair was to completely remove the engine to gain access to the sump. I think I invented a whole new dictionary during the three times that I performed this repair.

As I said, the Mini enjoyed decades of popularity due to it’s innovative design that was welcomed by the masses. The Mini Bribie Islander aims to be popular for just as long as the car and will always welcome suggestions as to what innovative features you feel will ensure that we are welcomed in your home for many years to come.

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SOMEONE MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

A reader has recently contacted us to voice his concerns regarding the danger posed by vacant canal blocks that are completely unfenced and therefore allow total unrestricted access to the canal. I went for a drive around the island and without much effort found several examples of this situation.

As the result of a government initiative to lessen the instances of children being drowned in backyard swimming pools, Queensland has what is arguably the strictest legislation in the world regarding pool fencing and, although this has been met with a certain amount of disapproval by people who claim that there will never be children near to their pool, the truth of the matter is, the better the precautions the lesser the chance of a child’s life being lost.

Whilst we all know that the best way of preventing such a terrible tragedy from occurring is uninterrupted supervision of toddlers, we are also aware that it only takes a small lapse in concentration for a little one to use this opportunity to go exploring. So, taking all of the above into consideration, we must ask the question, ‘When is someone going to take the necessary steps to make it compulsory for the owner, be it a developer or a private individual, to ensure that there is an approved form of fencing erected to prevent

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a young child from entering their property and potentially falling into the canal?’

Yes, we should teach children to swim at the earliest possible age, and yes, we should make sure that they are constantly supervised but that does not change the fact that accidents do happen. It is our responsibility as members of the community to ensure that we take the appropriate steps to eliminate any identified risks that have the potential to result in the tragic death of a child who does not have the ability to recognise danger.

Having spent some time in the swimming pool industry, I can recall instances when someone has pointed out other anomalies in regard to pool fencing laws and these include a situation similar to the one which I have written about in this article. People who live on farms and make the decision to have a swimming pool installed are subject to the same pool fencing laws as anyone else and rightly so. However, the irony of that situation is that, while their pool is securely fenced, they can have a dam within a few metres of the pool and this is not required to be fenced. Go figure.

I attempted to contact division one Councillor Brooke Savige for her comment on this situation but was not successful.

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community activities and the involvement of Caboolture Council in a wide range of community projects and needs. In those days, the Bribie Island Councillor represented just the growing population of the island, although there were only about 650 residents at that time.

That newspaper was published weekly and ran for 9 years until it closed down in June 1971. The newspaper continued to be published under the name of simply “The Star”, but it covered a much greater geographical area of the Shire, with little if any news about Bribie. There was no Bribie newspaper for 13 years after that, until a monthly magazine style newspaper publication called “The Bribie Islander” started up in August 1984.

The Bribie Islander Sept. 1984 Vol. 1, No. 2 Congratulations on your first edition of the new “Mini” newspaper, in which an image of the cover of an earlier 1988 “The Bribie Islander” newspaper caught my eye. I thought your readers might be interested in the history of previous Bribie newspapers, and to see some cover pages from the 1980’s.

The first newspaper that was specific to Bribie Island was known as the “Bribie Star” and was first published in June 1962. This was a year or so before the Bribie Bridge construction was completed, and the opportunities for promotion and advertising of Bribie businesses was set to increase. The newspaper was very popular and was always full of news and views about local issues,

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THE CAT AND THE EXPLORER This feline advenrurer sailed with Flinders to a multitude of destinations and became a favourite of both officers and seamen alike.

He quickly learned how to be a good swimmer after falling overboard and then climbing up a rope The statue of Mathew Flinders cat, Trim. that was thrown over I doubt that there would be the side to him. It was said many among us that do not that “He took hold of it like know who Mathew Flinders a man and ran up it like a was and there may even be cat.” When Flinders returned some who are aware that he to England in 1800, poor had a cat. Yes, that’s right, Trim had to endure a stint Mathew Flinders had a fine as a land lubber and adapt feline friend that sailed with to living in a house. Despite him on many a voyage and all precautions being taken his name was Trim. to keep him inside and safe, there was apparently Born on board HMS a time when the eager little Reliance in 1799, in the explorer bolted through a middle of the Indian Ocean, glass window ‘like a clap of Trim was on board the thunder’ and even travelled Norfolk when his master to London on a stage coach. became the first European to set foot on Bribie Island.

Back on the high seas In a biographical tribute to again, in 1801 to 1803 Trim Trim, Flinders wrote “Never accompanied Flinders in will his like be seen again,” the Investigator when he and he described him as circumnavigated Australia. one of the finest animals that In 1803 Trim and Flinders he had ever seen. Flinders were shipwrecked off the commented that Trim’s Queensland coast and, appearance seemed as if several months later, nature had designed him as after pulling into the Isle the prince of his race. Trim de France (Mauritius) for was predominately black repairs to the badly leaking except for snow white tips Cumberland, Flinders was on his paws, a white patch imprisoned until 1810 and under his chin and a white it was during this time that star on his chest. his faithful cat disappeared and was never seen again.

“Thus perished my faithful intelligent Trim! The sporting, affectionate and useful companion of my voyages during four years” said Flinders when speaking of Trim.

In 1996, whilst a navy band played to four hundred guests, a bronze statue of Trim was unveiled at the Mitchell Library in Sydney.

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It stands on the window sill behind a statue of Mathew Flinders. Another statue of the famous pair was erected in Donington, Lincolnshire in England in 2006. This was the place where Mathew Flinders was born. A very lifelike replica of Trim can be found on the reception counter at The Bribie Island Seaside Museum.

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Council lease to help restore shellfish reefs along Pumicestone Passage Moreton Bay Regional Council has agreed to enter into a five-year community lease with aquatic animal health experts, Digsfish Services, to assist with their ground-breaking work to restore shellfish reefs and improve water quality in the Pumicestone Passage.

Mayor Allan Sutherland said Council had agreed at this week’s Council Coordination Committee Meeting to lease a 600m2 area of land within the Ningi Transfer Station, where Digsfish Services proposes to establish an oyster shell recycling station.

Spearheaded by Banksia Beach marine biologist and Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 2017 Environment Award Winner, Dr Ben Diggles, Digsfish is part of the local ‘Restore Pumicestone Passage’ environmental group, which works collectively to improve the water quality, biodiversity and ecological function of the Pumicestone Passage. One of their main goals involves restoring shellfish reefs along the Passage.

“Council is extremely pleased to offer Digsfish this community lease, so that Dr Ben Diggles and the Restore Pumicestone Passage group can continue their important work to improve the biodiversity of this important ecosystem,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“Council is also looking to donate a shipping container and a water tank from our trash and treasure market, to assist with Digsfish’s project.

“Through this community lease, Digsfish are proposing to establish an oyster shell recycling station, which would allow shells to be collected, cleaned and dried, before being used to restore shellfish reefs in the passage.

“The proposed shell recycling station forms part of a wider environmental program being championed by the Restore Pumicestone Passage environmental

group, which includes local environmental groups and representatives from the University of the Sunshine Coast and the local indigenous community. The group works collectively to research and establish ways to improve water quality in the Passage and deliver environmental benefits to the local area.

“In fact, Dr Diggles was recognised at this year’s Moreton Bay Regional Council Australia Day Awards for delivering Australia’s very first community-driven oyster gardening project, which encouraged home owners along the canal to get involved in improving the Pumicestone Passage by growing their own oyster gardens.

“With this community lease, we look forward to supporting the ongoing work of Digsfish and the Restore Pumicestone Passage group in preserving our local environment for future generations.”

Dr Ben Diggles said he was ecstatic Digsfish had been granted permission to operate within the Ningi Transfer Station, which he said was a great step forward for the local community and the restoration of the Pumicestone Passage.

“A presence at the Ningi Transfer Station will give us a place to clean and recycle oyster shells, providing more opportunities for the community to get involved in our shellfish restoration project,” Dr Diggles said.

“It’s exciting because for the first time we’ll have an opportunity to engage all local residents, local businesses and our schools in actively restoring Pumicestone Passage.

Through this project hopefully our kids will learn about marine restoration projects in a practical way - what a great opportunity to teach the next generation about our local marine environment.”

FEB/MAR 2017 - ISSUE 02

LET’S LAUGH

Bribie Island has its own Laughter Group where you can laugh like never before simply by being creative and using your imagination.

We do this for no reason except a desire to improve our health. It’s cheap medicine and we have a lot of fun just laughing at ourselves.

We combine the laughing with gentle exercise. All ages from kids to 80’s have been part of it. Our two resident earthworms are usually on hand to relate a significant event from the past week.

It is a great way to Grow Old, Grow Bold.

There is no cost - It is the best half hour of the week.

The Group is celebrating 10 years of Laughter on the 22nd of February and meets every Wednesday 7.30am - 8am in the park at Sylvan Beach Esp Bellara (opposite Hotel).

There’s nothing more infectious than a hearty laugh, what a way to start the day. Come join us in the park.

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Bribie Island Gem & Fossicking Club Inc. is a community based volunteer orgianisation of like minded people dedicated to promoting the collection and appreciation of mineral specimens as well as the application of lapidary and allied arts & crafts.

Whether your interest is in mineral collecting, general

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CHURCH TIMES Transformation Centre (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@ transformationcentre.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) & 6pm Youth Program: Transform Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop - Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30-pm and 8:30am - 12noon Saturdays) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Fridays (8:30am - 12noon) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree Secretary: Graham Forsyth P: 0422 418 801 Service: 9am Sunday

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Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Judy Haigh P: 5429 5835 Service: 4pm Sunday Bribie INC Christian Outreach Centre Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree P: 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Services: Saturdays 7pm light supper provided (1hr service) Sundays 9am kids ministry & morning tea provided (1hr 15min service) Youth Culture Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building) P: Briony 0422 140 805 or Peter 0411 575 044 When: Every Friday 7pm8:30pm

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Dear Editor,

Dear Editor,

Thank you very much for putting Princesses add in the paper she came home safe and sound today. Her finder saw the add in the paper and rang. I really can’t thank you enough thank you so so so much​.​

What a great piece of journalism arrived as smaller version edition of the Bribie Islander. An A4 glossy that is so readable and very informative. We posted a number of issues interstate as an informative insight to Bribie Island.

The feed back has been very supportive and has allowed friends and business about to visit the Island a way to utilize the businesses and community that makes up Bribie Island. already the magazine has allowed for accommodation bookings and some real estate interest because of the distribution. Lets hope we all get behind you in making this the true community information newsworthy paper for the Island and surrounding districts.

Tara​, Banksia Beach Dear Editor, Please thank Neil for his great article about Kal-Ma-Kuta.

As a resident of Ningi for 24 yrs I am well aware of the monument and history but with thousands of new residents coming to live here, it is good to tell the story. The midden on Bestman Rd Ningi was also part of our first residents here. Long before us eh!!!!

Regards, Anne Murray Ningi

Would love to see a message from Brooke Savage in each issue as this is a community directed news sheet and it would be a very economical way for the MBRC to inform the community of the work being done and Brookes involvement on behalf of the community.

Kind regards, Bill Bellara

Dear Editor,

This is what our readers have to say! As we’re now

Congratulations on your first edition of the new “Mini” newspaper, in which an image of the cover of an earlier 1988 “The Bribie Islander” newspaper caught my eye.

a fortnightly publication, send in your letters to the editor to be published in either The Bribie Islander or The Mini Bribie Islander!

Barry Clark - Bribie Island Historical Society

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THE MINI BRIBIE ISLANDER IS THE SISTER VERSION OF THE BRIBIE ISLANDER AND IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OTHER PAPER ON THE ISLAND. WE ONLY ORIGINATE AND NEVER IMITATE DISCLAIMER & INDEMNITY: The opinions expressed by contributors to this page are not necessarily those of the editor and staff of The Mini Bribie Islander and no responsibility is taken for any information contained in this correspondence or any errors or omissions that may occur during publication. The contributor agrees to indemnify The Mini Bribie Islander and it’s associates against any claims that may arise from the content of their contribution.

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