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THEY ARE NOT AWARE

By Neil Wilson

On December 3rd which is recognised as the International Day of People with Disabilities, the Bribie RSL was the venue for a High Tea held to celebrate the occasion and sponsored

by Spinal Life Australia. The event was well attended by interested members of the community and was also acknowledged as being a contribution toward the Rotary World’s Greatest Meal to help end Polio. Allowing for the Gates Foundation’s commitment to contributing two dollars for each dollar raised, over $1,000 was raised during the morning.

Those who attended were addressed by a number of speakers and the one common theme which was raised by them all was the fact that so many people in medical professions and

government are not aware of the issues associated with Post Polio Syndrome.

After welcoming guests to the event, Master of Ceremonies Tom Dutton spoke about the importance of recognising the achievements of people with disabilities and their supporters. Tom is a member of Spinal Life Australia and supporter of post polio sufferers and acknowledged the support provided by the various organisations, both local and further afield.

During her time at the microphone, Federal Member for Longman Susan Lamb spoke about the introduction of the NDIS and pointed out that the Moreton Bay region would be the last area where the scheme would be implemented. She said that there about 10,000 people in the area who are

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The next to speak was Spinal Life General Manager for Client Services, Ross Duncan who, since his appointment, has been a strong advocate for social justice affecting all people with disabilities.

He spoke about the many funding changes that have been introduced by governments and about the range of services offered

by Spinal Life Australia, the wonderful support

by Rotary in the effort to eradicate polio and the need to promote awareness by health professionals who treat those with Post Polio Syndrome.

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Shop Local, Spend Local, Support Our Local Economy advocate and polio victim Eric Rushton gave a really informative talk on just how important it is to make doctors aware that their patient has been a victim of polio and mentioned one particular circumstance where, due to the effects of post polio, he was unable to be administered a general anaesthetic and had to be given an Epidural in it’s place. He pointed out that even some people who have

Member for Longman Susan Lamb is passionate about vaccination

had polio are not aware of the lasting effects of the disease which continue for the rest of their life.

As the founder of the local post polio supporters group, Bill Peacock OAM is well known and respected throughout the community and as always, his time addressing the guests was very well received by all. He talked about the importance of celebrating the day and the need to drive forward every agenda possible in the fight against polio. He also discussed about when the polio virus has been extinguished for good and the need to adequately prepare for a post polio world. Bill said that there are some polio victims who do not like to admit to having had the disease and this stems from the stigma that was once associated with the situation. He ended his talk by thanking the organisations who are dedicated to providing

Polio victim Eric Rushton Awareness is essential support to people with disabilities and pointed out that the next day (Monday December 4th) was the beginning of Disability Awareness Week.

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CHRISTMAS WISH WITH A MESSAGE

By Neil Wilson

With Christmas almost here, Bribie Island will become the location for many holidaymakers and there will be a substantial increase in activities throughout the area with people enjoying the festivities associated with this special time of year.

Here on Bribie, we have all the necessary emergency services on hand to help when they are needed but all of the men and women who belong to the Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Rescue and the Queensland Police Service hope that they are never called on to meet you

in a professional capacity and have asked The Mini Bribie Islander to pass on their respective messages.

Jen Pearce form the Queensland Ambulance Service told me that she and her fellow paramedics wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

‘Enjoy the festivities safely,’ Jen said. Sergeant Carl Peters from Bribie Island Police Station said that as always, this time of year will be busier than normal and he wants people to be tolerant.

‘Whilst we want people to enjoy this time of year, there will be extra police out in force,’ said Sergeant Peters.

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Fire Station Officer Wayne Brown, Paramedic Jen Pearce and Police Sergeant Carl Peters want everyone to have a happy and safe festive season ‘We will be concentrating on the fatal five as well as being on the look out for anyone committing public nuisance offences and we will be conducting intensive breath testing operations,’ he added.

Bribie Island Fire Station Officer Wayne Brown said that at Christmas time he wants both locals and visitors to consider their family and friends and always respect others. ‘If you are planning to have a few drinks, arrange for a non-drinker to drive home and of course never drink and then drive. Be mindful of conditions as well as speed limits when driving on the beach,’ said Wayne.

‘I would advise everyone to carry out home safety checks of smoke alarms to make

sure that they are working and check any additional Christmas lighting when in use. Also, it is important to carry out property checks after a party, with a responsible person ensuring that if candles have been lit, they are extinguished and all Christmas lighting is turns off before going to bed,’ he said. Wayne also told me that he hopes people spare a thought for those who are on shift or on call 24/7 and are watching over them while they enjoy the festive season.

‘From myself and all the crew at Bribie Fire Station, we would like to wish both locals and visitors a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year,’ Wayne said.

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CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CLASSIC CAR OWNERS The Bribie Island Branch of the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club had its annual Christmas Party at Col Fisher Park on the weekend.

A dozen antique and classic cars and more than 20 members attended the event.

Guest of honour was Mr Gil Leach, long time resident of Bribie, and a founding member of the Group.

Mr Leach said – ‘The Bribie Branch which is now part of the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club was formed in March 2000 on the shores of Pumicestone Passage.

I recall that more than 23 prospective members and over 40 veteran, vintage and classic cars turned up for the first meeting. I never expected to see so many.

We thought if we had a half a dozen we would be doing well. One local businessman who owned a 1929 De Soto even turned up on a jet ski.

This was probably a world first.

The oldest car to arrive was a 1917 Model T Ford. The gathering was later dubbed ’The Million Dollar Meet’ after totaling the value of cars

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attending’

Gil’s association with old cars goes back a long way.

In 1965 he won the first ‘Brisbane to Bribie’ vintage car rally driving a 1927 Sunbeam.

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Sadly, the other founding member – Trevor Shields – recently passed away The Bribie Branch has matured since those early days. It now holds regular events on Bribie and organises runs into the hinterland, often joining northern members of the Club and sometimes with other Clubs.

Mr Leach went on to say –‘If you like driving your classic car then there is a wide choice of events that you can participate in. For instance, members are able to drive their antique and classic vehicles to Club meetings, runs and events as part of special registration arrangements that exist for the Club.

This concessional registration provides for reduced registration and third party insurance. It is considerably cheaper than full registration but strict regulations apply

Bribie Group as to usage of such motor vehicles. It is designed for “hobby” use and not for daily use of a vehicle.’

The events are not competitive and are family oriented, social and lots of fun.’

Members’ cars now range from more modern classics such as Fairlanes, Mustangs and Camaros to cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s to cars of the very early years of the

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ONLY HERE AND HAWAII

During a ceremony that is believed to be only held on Bribie Island and in Hawaii, Father George from the Abbey conducted the annual Blessing of the Surf in Piva Park at Woorim during November. The 2017 event is the twelfth year that the ceremony has been held and organiser Gary Kuss told me that he was really pleased with how well the event was attended.

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she also showed her vocal ability.

During the morning, Town Crier Michael Hutchinson kept everyone informed about what was happening and there were also market stalls at the park for people to find a bargain. When Father George had performed the blessing, the haunting sound of the Conch Shell being blown by Martina Fraser echoed along the beach.

The “Blessing of the Surf began on Bribie after Robb Richards had witnessed it being performed while on a visit to Hawaii and mentioned

Martina Fraser blew the conch

Elvis Parsley had the crowd rocking it on his return. Interestingly, the art of surfing was first discovered by Joseph Banks when, while accompanying Captain James Cook on his first voyage in the HMS Endeavour, he saw people riding waves on boards during a stop in Tahiti. The first known occurrences of surfing are the ancient Hawaiian tradition of “He’e nalu” which means “Wave Sliding.” The ancient Hawaiians always relied on the Kahunas (priests) to pray for good surf and so the Kahunas would dance and chant as a way of pleasing the sea and providing the people with suitable waves.

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Flights,’ he said.

The Piper Pawnee getting ready to tow one of the Blanik trainers Keeping in mind that the Caboolture Airfield is a short twenty minute drive from Bribie Island and that there are a considerable number of local residents who have some sort of interest in aviation, over the coming issues of the Mini Bribie Islander I will be featuring the various organisations and people that are associated with the airfield and, to get the series underway, I paid a visit to the Caboolture Gliding Club and spent a couple of hours talking to a few of the members there.

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Airfield a short time after the airfield was opened, the gliding club operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week, weather permitting, and at present has a membership of over seventy across a wide range of age groups.

Club President and level two instructor Garrett Russell told me that the main focus of the Caboolture Gliding Club is as a training facility.

‘Because of our location we attract prospective glider pilots from a wide area,’ said Garrett. ‘Some of the teenage students come here by train. For anyone wanting to see what gliding is like, we offer Air Experience

Club President Garrett Russell with his beloved KA-6

The club is well equipped and has five two seat gliders which range from Blanik L13 basic trainers to the Twin Astir advanced training glider. As well as these, there is also a Club Libelle single seater which boasts a fifteen metre wingspan and of course the essential part of any gliding club fleet, the 260 horsepower Piper Pawnee which is used to get the gliders airborne.

‘Although all of the club operated gliders need to be towed to get airborne, there are gliders that are equipped with a small retractable engines that don’t require any assistance to take to the air,’ Garrett informed me. ‘A couple of our members own one,’ he

ownership of vintage gliders and during my visit, Garrett proudly showed me his two beautifully maintained examples of gliders from the middle of the last century. Tucked away in his hangar is a 1961 Edmund Schneider built KA-6 single seat glider that was the first one of the model to be built in Australia which Garrett says he absolutely loves and a 1959 Chilton Olympia. The Olympia was originally developed in pre-war Germany and selected as the glider that all competitors must fly in the 1940 Summer Olympic Games which never eventuated due to the outbreak of war.

Unfortunately, on the day that I visited the club, the

The KA-6 in flight added.

Garrett explained about how air forces across the world are more frequently using gliders to teach the basic flying skills to students before moving them on to powered aircraft as it is the opinion of instructors that this method produces a better pilot. ‘Any MIG pilot in the Russian Air Force would have done his initial flight training in a Blanik L13,’ Garrett told me.

Another interest of some of the club members is the

runway was unsuitable for operations due to the rain that had fallen so I missed out on being able to experience an example of what I’m told is a great way to go flying but I do intend to try unpowered flight in the near future.

If anyone would like to find out more about the Caboolture Gliding Club, I would recommend a look at the website www. glidingcaboolture.org.au or a call to 0418 713903 for all the necessary information.

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teacher at the Whitsunday Anglican School where she would remain until her and husband Greg relocated to our beautiful Island. Due to being obviously recognised for her outstanding abilities in her chosen field, Mary Anne was made Private Music Instrumental Co-ordinator for the school and remained in the role for quite some time as well as continuing to teach.

‘Working in both positions became too stressful so I retired as Co-ordinator and just stayed on in a teaching capacity until I left,’ Mary Anne told me.

Mary Anne Cannon is a talented performer who plays a variety of instruments. playing the piano in the shop As the final ‘Entertainer of the when the owner offered me Island” for 2017, Bribie Island a job. It was my first full time music teacher, Locals Only job,’ said Mary Anne. ‘There regular and accomplished was a music teacher above player of keyboards, flute the shop and when she left, and mouth organ, Mary Anne I took on her role as well as Cannon well and truly fits the working in the shop. I had description of a well known never taught before and I island entertainer. suddenly had thirty students Mary Anne discovered her to teach and as well as piano, interest in all things musical I was teaching organ which after beginning piano lessons I had never even played when she was only six years before. Luckily I am able to old and it is this love of music adapt when necessary,’ she along with her undeniable said. talent that has provided a platform for her ongoing career. After completing school, Mary Anne spent time at the Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane before returning to her home town of Mackay where she found work in a music shop. ‘I was

During this time, Mary Anne was successful in attaining qualifications from the Australian Music Exam Board for not only the piano but also the flute and was teaching at home. Before long, she had taken on a position as music

When she and Greg moved here six years ago, this versatile musician began to explore ways of using her talent in the Bribie Island area and it was Locals Only organiser Alby Lincoln who introduced her to the local scene. Through Locals Only and the Blue Pacific Hotel, Mary Anne met another talented musician and teacher Keith Haigh and this meeting was to result in the formation of the duo, “Wings of Fleetwood.” This combination which features the beautiful sound of flute and keyboard from Mary Anne and the masterful guitar work provided by Keith as well as the harmony of their two voices has become sought after not only in the local area but at venues across the district.

Keith Haigh, the other half of the “Wings of Fleetwood”

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duo, told me that working with Mary Anne is so enjoyable and her versatility is a large part of the reason for their popularity with those who hear their performances.

During the time that I spent with Mary Anne talking about her career and her love of music, it became quite clear that she likes to be involved in a variety of avenues associated with music. Being as dedicated as she is, it came as no surprise when she said that she practices for at least an hour each day and other than her time performing with “Wings of Fleetwood,” Mary Anne has a full compliment of students that she teaches from home, often donates her time to play at fundraisers and plays piano once a week for the Moreton Bat Singers as well as now working on writing a children’s music book. As if this isn’t what you would think was enough to keep her busy, Mary Anne also accepts bookings to play at weddings and she told me that if anyone would like to make an enquiry about having her play at their wedding, they are welcome to call her on 0417 632526.

Any regular at the Blue Pacific Hotel’s Locals Only afternoons will already be familiar with the talent of Mary Anne Cannon as an entertainer and for anyone who has not had the experience, all I can say is that you really should rectify that situation as soon as possible.

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WHAT A WONDERFUL PIECE OF TECHNOLOGY In early December, I was priveliged to attend the demonstration of what is referred to as an eye gaze communication device which enables someone who cannot talk to communicate by looking at a computer screen.

After being run down on a pedestrian crossing at Wooloongabba in October 1998, Daryl McPherson was left with severe physical impairment including the inability to walk, look after himself and most importantly, to talk. Daryl now has the Tobii Eye Mobile fitted to his wheelchair and his father Jim and his carers Bianca Patruno and Selina Haines say that even though he has only had the device for three months, his progress has been really good.

The decision to provide Daryl with the communication was made after a combination of extensive research by Bianca and advice given by speech pathologist Darren Trentepohl. ‘Daryl’s eyes are more reliable than his hands and the Tobii Eye Mobile is an eye tracking system which reads where someone is looking on a computer screen and is activated with an eye gaze mouse click

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based on where they look,’ Darren explained. ‘The communication software is on a Surface Pro which is comprised of an on-screen key-board and whole words in grids. When Daryl looks at the word he wants to say, the computer says it for everyone to hear,’ he said.

Having the device will allow Daryl to have meaningful relationships with his family and carers and both Bianca and Selina are thrilled to be able to have the increased interaction with him. Selina and I have been Daryl’s support workers for about three years now and as well as doing the normal everyday tasks associated with his care, we have been taking him to the gym and as an art therapist, I have been teaching him to paint,’ said Bianca. ‘We have had our own way of communicating with Daryl but the eye gaze device is so meaningful for both him and us as it gives him his voice back,’ she added.

As is the case when accessing most hi-technology equipment, the first step in providing the Tobii Eye Mobile for Daryl was to acquire the funding for it’s purchase and, after holding

Daryl’s father Jim and Wallum Action Group President John Ward look on while Daryl, Selina and Bianca pose for the camera an art sale and starting a Go Fund Me page, the efforts of Jim, Bianca and Selina finally to the attention of the Wallum Action Group and the group President John Ward.

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Once Daryl’s need for the device had been identified and after consultation with Darren Trentepohl regarding which would be the most suitable option, the Wallum Action Group provided $8,400 for it’s purchase.

Daryl’s dad Jim told me that being able to see how much difference the eye gaze device has made for Daryl in only three months is such a wonderful feeling. ‘The contribution by the Wallum Action Group has meant so

much,’ said Jim. ‘The way he is able to communicate with Bianca and Selina is so good.

As a matter of fact, those two girls are just wonderful and I don’t think I could ever wish for anyone better to be his support workers. They are like family,’ he said.

The Wallum Action Group relies on the continued sale of the plants at the nursery for it’s generous support of worthy causes and, since the operation began, has donated well in excess of $250,000. The nursery has a great range of plants available and is situated next to the Orchid House in First Avenue at Bongaree.

They are open each week day from 8am until 11am and anyone who would like more information about the plants or perhaps would like information about becoming a volunteer can contact John Ward on 0407 699953.

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that you listen to and enjoy every word. Dreadlock Cowboy, featuring the voice of versatile singer Hayley Small, fits that description more accurately than most and, just when you think your enjoyment of the music has come to an end after track eleven, the surprise bonus track “Sweet River” begins to play.

The album was recorded in 2008 and Hayley explained to me about her motivation for the album. “I wanted to make sure that if anything happened to me, my children had something special to remember me by,’ said Hayley. ‘Included in the eleven tracks are songs that I wrote for my children, my partner and one that was for a friend whose child had passed away. The bonus track is about my son who was born at the time we recorded the album,’ she added.

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DECEMBER 2017 - ISSUE 12 home from one of his many trips away. He had some good news – he had been offered a new job within the company as Chief Steward on the brand new ship named “Titanic” which would be travelling between England and America.

The joy of the moment soured somewhat when Annie Maud didn’t share his enthusiasm. “I don’t think that you should take that job Albert. I have a bad feeling about accepting it.”

Her premonition of disaster swayed his decision and he did not accept the job offer. Just a short time later, on 15 April 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank off Newfoundland with the loss of more than1500 passengers and crew.

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by the prominent British shipping Company, White Star Line, sailing between the UK and Australia.

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By Neil Wilson

Quite understandably, there are some people who are not conversant with the use of that almost essential part of modern everyday life, the computer. Whilst this can be for a number of reasons that vary from being unable to afford it to having no one to provide instruction, the continuing trend toward making more and more transactions only available to those with access to the internet has increased the need for computer literacy and, as a volunteer at the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre, John Laufer has been helping people in the community to understand the necessary technology for the last seven years.

‘I came to the centre after learning of the need for someone to help people with computers from Peter Dallimore who is the Debt Relief Counsellor there,’ John explained. ‘I had a lot to do with computers when I worked for the Department of Primary Industries in the plant breeding program and as the technical officer, I was tasked with installing any new programs and quite a lot of data entry,’ he said.

Before moving to the local area, John spent time in

Mareeba, Inglewood and Warwick while employed by the DPI and he told me about how his work entailed some very involved processes.

‘When I was in Warwick, I was involved in growing plants from a grain of pollen,’ said John. ‘The aim of this was to produce a plant that possessed certain qualities and once a plant was big enough to produce a leaf, that would be tested and, if not suitable, would be thrown in the bin and we would start over again. Toward the end of my time there, it became very hi-tech,’ he added.

As well as his involvement with the Neighbourhood Centre, John also enjoys looking after a large collection of air plants that are flourishing in his greenhouse and is an avid keeper of native bees. He told me that this year he is hoping to get honey from them.

The computer education service that is provided to the community at the Neighbourhood Centre is funded by the Federal Government and is called “Be Connected.” It is available on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons by appointment and whilst John is there to help on Wednesdays, another

are there for a bit of company and a bit of a chat and that’s okay because it is what we are there for when all’s said and done,’ he said.

very capable instructor, Hazel King, looks after the service on Tuesdays. John said that during his time at the centre, he has helped people learn everything from sending emails, connecting to the internet, document presentation and creating photo collages. ‘Very often, it is just a case of showing someone where to go online to get help when they need it,’ John told me. ‘Sometimes there are those who really

The computer education program “Be Connected” is one of many services including financial and family counselling, emergency relief, dealing with access to Centrelink and legal help that are available at the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre through the dedicated work provided by volunteers.

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HAS IT REALLY BEEN FORTY YEARS? When a group of people are brought together by a desire to attain qualifications that will allow them to follow their chosen career path, during the time that they spend together on their training course and also socialising with each other, it is only natural that they form a bond that will continue for the rest of their lives. As the years pass since that bond was formed, it is also only natural that major

milestones become a reason to mark them with a special celebration and an example of this was when members of the 101 Pilots’ Course gathered to celebrate forty years since their graduation.

Academy, we joined with a group of direct entry pilot trainees to form the 101 Pilots’ Course and we are getting together this weekend to celebrate forty years since we graduated from the course,’ said Ross who is a very enthusiastic owner of a Wirraway trainer and a T28 Trojan, both of which have been meticulously restored to their former glory.

‘There are sixteen course members who are here with their familied to celebrate and some of them are also owners of restored warbirds so, as a way of adding some meaning to the occasion, we are having a day of flying. As well as my Wirraway, there is a Nanchang, two Yak 52’s the SNJ from the Warbirds Museum and of course David Crowe’s recently restored

Senior airline Captain Ross Parker who was one of the course members explained to me about the forming of the course. ‘I actually joined the Royal Australian Air Force Academy in 1973 and David Crowe joined in 1972. When we passed out grom the

Ready to fly - Ross Parker’s T-28 Trojan and Wirraway in their spacious hangar at the Caboolture Airfield

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Tiger Moth and my Trojan,’ he added.

During the day, the owners of the aircraft spent time taking family members flying and, as a culmination to the flying, the aircraft flew over the airfield after having formed a ‘missing man” formation in honour of the members who have passed. “Both Ross and David served their time in the RAAF flying military transport aircraft and went on to work for airlines after leaving. ‘Whilst most of the guys on the course went to the airlines, a few stayed in the military and some of them are now retired,’ Ross told me. ‘At present I am a senior Boeing 777 Captain with Cathay Pacific and based in Hong Kong but I am retiring in January. This will mean that I will be able to spend more

Ross with David Crowe admiring the perfect restoration job on David’s Tiger Moth time here at the airfield and the museum as well as flying the Trojan and the Wirraway which incidentally is the mascot for the Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum and has been used

Retired Cathay Pacific Captains Dave Crowe, Tim Brown and Christine Brown joined Ross Parker at the celebration

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Previous owner Darren Dau (L) will be on hand to help Britta and Peter Jensen When a business has been established for over a decade, it is only natural that it builds up a reputation, either good or bad, with the people who have become customers and The Village Deli on First Avenue at Bongaree is one business that has built up an excellent

reputation after fourteen years providing both locals and visitors with a great range of quality products.

As the new owners of The Village Deli, Britta and Peter Jensen have told me that they will be making sure customers at the deli continue to enjoy the same

quality of both products and service that has played a major part in the popularity of the business. ‘We will still be selling all the same freshly baked products that customers have come to expect,’ said Peter. ‘As well as the range of home made goods, we intend to introduce new products including a range of meats and other smallgoods for our customers,’ he added.

Britta and Peter purchased the business when they returned to Australia after a period of five years in Denmark where Britta worked in a café during their stay. Prior to their time overseas, the couple had lived in Narangba and operated a steel business. ‘Before we went to Denmark, we owned a unit at Woorim so we knew

DECEMBER 2017 - ISSUE 12 what a great place Bribie Island is,’ Britta told me. ‘When we returned, it was an easy decision to move here. We are really enjoying getting to know our customers and when we need a bit of advice about anything, previous owner Darren Dau will be on hand to help as he will still be doing a bit of work for us as well as running the Grow nursery,’ she said.

When I spoke to Darren about the sale, he explained to me that after fourteen years, he made the decision to sell the Village so that he could reduce the extremely long hours that he was working. ‘After fourteen years, I just want a bit more time to spend with family and friends,’ he told me.

After spending time talking to Britta and Peter, I formed the impression that The Village Deli will still be living up to it’s great reputation under the new ownership and customers will, as always, be totally spoilt for choice.

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SANTA MAKES AN EARLY VISIT TO BRIBIE Santa is taking some time out from his busy Christmas preparations for a special trip to Bribie on Christmas Eve. The big man and his elves have left the reindeer at home and have instead acquired the use of a boat for their getaway.

entertain all who gather along the banks of the canal.

Once again locals and visitors will be able to cheer Santa and his little helpers on his trip around the Bongaree canals as he dispenses Christmas joy in the form of lolly bags.

This year the event is scheduled to take place between 4pm and 6pm on Sunday the 24th of December. Santa starts his trip near the locked gates and will then head east up the southern side of the canal taking an anti clockwise route. During this trip they will pass canals along Dolphin, Oleander, Pentas and Jacaranda Drives, Hoya and Barklya Cresents and Pheonix, Alamanda and

This fantastic Christmas Tradition was started in 1994 and has become a fixture in Bribie’s December Christmas Calendar. Ken Burgess and his wonderful helpers will once again don their Christmas costumes and

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Bribie Island Bowls Club is happy to continue their generous support by supplying all of the lollies that these Christmas angels will be throwing out during their journey.

Azalea Avenues. The round trip should get them back to the lock gates by 6pm.

an afternoon of fun before you head off to look at the Christmas lights.

There are several bridges and grassy banks from which you can watch Santa go by, so make sure you pop on down to the canal to wave as Santa cruises past dispensing his Christmas joy, as well as bags full of lollies. This event is open to everyone on Bribie so bring your children and grandchildren down for

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COMMUNITY REPORT-BACK A Message From Susan Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry in my Christmas card competition. It's amazing to see just how talented the people of Longman are! It wasn't easy picking winners but you can look forward to seeing them arriving in the mail soon. In the meantime, here are a couple of the 'special mentions' that I wanted to share.

Please stay safe and enjoy your break from work, uni, or school. Make the most of this special time of year with your friends and loved ones and have a wonderful Christmas. I look forward to seeing you in 2018.

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WHO IS OUT THERE

By Neil Wilson

In our community we are so fortunate to have a wide variety of organisations which can provide assistance to anyone who is experiencing difficulties in their life and, as a way of promoting total awareness of who can offer what type of assistance, the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre was host to representatives from seven different aid providers during November.

During the get together, all those present were made aware of what could be offered by each organisation and the most pro-active way that those services could be accessed. Neighbourhood Centre Manager Cecelia Taylor used a Power Point style presentation to detail the wide range of services

that are available through the centre and other representatives gave a short talk on their services and all contact details were given out.

The organisations represented at the afternoon tea were the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre, Global Care, Parmanyungan Elders and Busy Fingers as well as the East Pumicestone Community Association, the Bribie Island Anglican Church, Caboolture Community Care and the Bribie Island Uniting Church.

All those in attendance agreed on the importance of each organisation being kept up to date on what is available and ratified a decision to meet on a quarterly basis.

Neighbourhood Centre has once again demonstrated it’s total commitment to the community by recognising the need for sharing information and resources in order to use the available services for maximum benefit to the many who need them.

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AN INTERESTING READ The following was provided to The Mini Bribie Islander by local Vietnam Veteran Phil Reeves and, as well as making interesting reading, it is a good insight into what can happen on the battle field and the ramifications of one man’s actions.

A Day in the Life of a Tankie Or (How to get Promoted) Some forty years ago, I was sitting in my office at Watsonia Barracks in Melbournewhere I was the Regimental Sergeant Major at the time. A young female corporal from the orderly room entered my office and noticed that I was in the process of cleaning my medals in preparation for an upcoming parade. ‘Sir, you were in the Vietnam war, can I ask what you did?’

She enquired. ‘I was in the armoured Corps and fought in tanks,’ I replied. ‘Oh,’ she said, ‘I guess that you wouldn’t have seen many of the battles being in tanks.’

I thought for a moment about what I could tell her. Could I tell her about the time that

I got burnt while sitting on top of 1,000 gallons of petrol when it blew up, no that;s probably a bit too gruesome.

What about I tell her about my troop corporal getting his left arm blown off or about my operator having his eyes blown out or the time I had sixty centimetres shot off of the end of the gun barrel on the tank. No, I decided, I will talk about promotion.

We were sent in to protect the infantry in the base and as a way of stopping the base from being overrun.

We dug bunkers beside our tanks to sleep in and it rained every afternoon, resulting in our bunkers filling with water. At around 2400 hours (midnight) on most nights we were mortared for almost two hours so we ended up sleeping in our tanks at night.

I said, ‘Ten years ago I was promoted to sergeant and in those days we really had to earn our stripes. I know that you are coming up for your third stripe and you will have to earn it. This is how I earned mine,’ I told her as I began my story.

I was a corporal with the tank squadron, a tank commander with call sign three zero delta and on the night of May 28th, just as darkness was falling I was approached by a young officer who had been sent to help us with our night watch on my vehicle as our crew were a bit weary.

Just great, I thought. On past performances, the NVA would begin to drop mortars on us at about midnight so I rostered the officer on watch from 2200 with the idea that when the mortars began falling, this would wake the crew and we would climb into the turret ready for the ground attack that would

‘In May 1968, we were a few kilometres North of Saigon at a fire base called Coral and the North Vietnamese Army had just attacked Saigon with three divisions of regular soldiers supported by units of Viet Cong. The Australian Task Force was sent out to attempt a blocking force jn order to prevent the NVA from retreating to the North.

follow. We had no cover on the ground due to our trenches being filled with water.

As the mortars began to fall we all clambered up on to the tank to get in but allthe hatches were locked from the inside and no amount of thumping on the turret seemed to bring a response from the officer inside so the crew and I had to climb under our tank in the mud and water for protection. The mortars lasted the normal time of two hours and when the ground attack commenced we again tried to get into the tank but to no avail as the hatches were still locked down so our tank went the whole night without firing a shot. At about 0500 hours after we had cleaned up all the wounded, a hatch came open and the young officer poked his head out. I have to admit that I really didn’t give him a chance to say much, I just threw him over the side of the tank and as I was about to attack him, the squadron commander

thebribieislander approached and told me that I would be charged with striking an officer. About two metres away from our tank and where we had been laying, a mortar had hit and demolished a trailer that belonged to the artillery.

Sometime during that day we received information that a company was in trouble and, as 1 troop was tasked to relieve the infantry, I was told to move with them as they only had one tank which was mobile. I joined the troop leader Lieutenant G McCormack and we moved to the contact area where we had a problem due to the large number of wounded and dead to our front. We moved up side by side, blasting away at whatever we could see whilst the dead and wounded were pulled back behind our tanks.

The area in front of us was all bunker systems and we were running low on canister so we began to use high explosive rounds. The thirty calliber

Shop Local, Spend Local, Support Our Local Economy machine gun was running hot because I was using it to fire out the side whilst the main gun was busy opening up bunkers to the front. When we ran out of high explosive rounds, I was told to use armour piercing shells which worked to e degree as when a bunker was hit, the enemy would come staggering out bleeding from the ears, nose and mouth due to the effects of kinetic energy.

My troop leader moved his tank closer to mine so we could put the wounded between us and, due to them and the wounded that were behind us, we could not get any more ammunition. I spotted three enemy trying to get onto the other tank and I noticed that the gun was pointing to the side with the driver not in his seat. I shot the three enemy with the thirty calliber machine gun and it was then that I realised that the other tank had run out of ammo and they were trying to get more from under

the floor plates. To do this, the tank’s gun had to be traversed to the side.

One of the enemy was standing in front of my tank, pointing a rocket at me so I ducked as the rocket wooshed overhead and I then spotted three more enemy emerging from under the other tank so, after shooting them I told the troop leader about it and he screwed his tank around to reveal an enemy command bunker. He proceeded to drop a quantity of grenades over the side of his tank and there were no more enemy.

By this time the wounded had all been moved back to the form up area and we were running low on all types of ammunition so we proceeded to pull back. At the form up area, an officer yelled up at me that I would hear a lot more about this in his report.

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officer who asked permission to come aboard the vehicle and this shocked me a bit as , after all, it was his vehicle.

When he climbed up on the turret and said “good job sergeant” and I told him that I was only a corporal but he said that I was now a sergeant.

I never heard another word about my charges or, for that matter, about any commendations either. I wonder to this day why, after saving another tank, it’s crew and a company of infantry, why. We found out later that we were fighting the NVA 7th Division who were going to take over Saigon.

There were never any commendations for armoured personell at Coral because we were not in the area to the North of Saigon at any time during our tour of Vietnam as far as the government is concerned.

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By Barry Clark

If you are looking for interesting things to do during the holidays on Bribie there are 3 free informative brochures that introduce you to some of the fascinating history of the island.

These free brochures can be picked up at the Bribie Seaside Museum and the Visitor Information Centre.

One brochure is a “Bongaree Walkabout” that is a selfguided walk for about an hour, starting at the Bongaree Jetty, which explores some interesting buildings and historic sites in the area.

Another brochure is the “Heritage Plaques” waterfront walk taking you to a number of bronze Plaque along the waterfront at Bongaree.

The third brochure is new and explores the remarkable history of “World War 2

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on Bribie Island” in the area around Rotary Park at Woorim, where large informative signs have recently been installed.

Spend some time exploring Bribie on foot.

These brochures have been developed by the Historical Society and sponsored by Bribie Island Rotary Club as a community service offering.

Free brochures to make your time on Bribie more memorable. days and it is good to be reminded of how people lived back then, and how different life is today.

afterwards to appreciate it even more.

Enjoy the maps , photos and information about this stroll back through history, follow the directions on these colourful and informative brochures, and perhaps make a visit to the Museum

They provide a fascinating insight to life on Bribie over the past 200 years, and give a glimpse of some remarkable characters and pioneer settlers.

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Hello, I’m Lesley Andrew, a wife and mother of two young adults and a resident on Bribie Island for the past 18 years. I hold a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and I’m accredited with the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA). I have been seeing patients at Bribie Simply Healthy by appointment basis, since Kim took it over the shop.

My love for Naturopathy began in 2002, however, even as a child and as I was entering my teens and early twenties, I was aware of my desire for natural health. It became a natural progression for me to develop my skills and practice my passion as a natural health practitioner.

From the moment my

formal training began I was fascinated by the possibilities of what and how natural medicine can achieve.

I see health as a multi-faceted condition, not just about what one eats and drinks or whether or not one exercises daily and takes vitamin supplements.

The state of one’s health is a much bigger picture.

Healthy whole foods with more water than soft drink or alcohol is definitely preferable and moderate daily exercise for most people is advisable too. However good all round health is vastly different. The health from a holistic approach, that means considering everything include Mind body and spirit!

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a multitude of healthy products everyday, but if we’re sleeping poorly due to overwork, living life in the fast lane, or have a negative attitude in general, then it will affect our health.

The daily grind of life can be stressful and can lead to mental health issues and chronic disease. In these types of situations a more holistic approach may help prevent, or provide a gentle treatment option to conventional therapies.

As a registered Naturopath I can offer “Food as Medicine” advice and Iris Analysis as a diagnostic tool, prescribe Herbal Medicine, Flower Essences and Practitioner Brand Nutritional supplementation with a consultation.

Many and varied other modalities can also be used successfully in-conjunction with Naturopathy to enhance the mind, body and spirit.

It’s important to accept that similar to a plant’s chemical constituents working in synergy, rather than one working alone to provide a greater health outcome, so too the synergy of the mind, body and spirit performing together in harmony can reap significant rewards!

Our lives should be lived with love and joy, if you’re struggling with that concept, perhaps your current state of health isn’t reaching it’s full potential!

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A man suffered a heart attack while shopping in a store. The store manager called 000.

The moment turned awkward. Men in the room tried not to smile, avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.

The paramedics rushed the man to the nearest hospital where he had emergency open-heart bypass surgery.

A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the question everyone wanted to ask, “Why is the male brain so much more?”

He awakened from the surgery to find himself in the care of nuns at the catholic hospital. A nun was seated next to his bed holding a clipboard loaded with several forms, and a pen. She asked him how he was going to pay for his treatment.

The doctor smiled and said “It’s just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the Price of the female brains, because they’ve actually been used.... the male brains are hardly ever used by the owners. So they are as good as new!”

“Do you have health insurance?” She asked.

Things that make you go hmmmmmm

He replied in a weak raspy voice, “no health insurance.”

The nun asked, “do you have money in the bank?”

He replied, “no money in the bank.”

“Do you have a relative who could help you with the payments?” Asked the irritated nun.

He said, “i only have a spinster sister, and she is a nun.”

The nun became agitated and announced, “nuns are not spinsters!

Nuns are married to god.”

The patient replied, “perfect. Send the bill to my brother-in-law

SURGERY In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family member lay gravely ill. Finally, the doctor came in and said “I’m afraid I’m the bearer of bad news; the only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain Transplant. It’s an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope. Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the Brain yourselves.”

One of the family members asked “how much does a brain cost?”

The doctor quickly responded, “$5000 for a male brain, and $200 for a Female brain.”

How come wrong numbers are never busy?

Do people in Australia call the rest of the world ‘up over’?

Does killing time damage eternity?

Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard?

Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips?

Why is it that night falls but day breaks?

Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?

Why is it that when you’re driving and looking for an address, you turn down the radio?

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?

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Do Roman paramedics refer to IV’s as ‘4’s’?

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Condom walks in laughing Arguing with a woman is like buying a lottery ticket. You know you’re not gonna win, but you’re sure as hell gonna try.

Last night I dreamt I ate a giant marshmallow, when I woke up my pillow was gone.

Two Blondes Two blondes are walking in the park and come up on a set of tracks One blonde says I think these are bear tracks, the other blonde argues they are deer tracks They were still arguing when the train hit them.

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A WELL DESERVED HONOUR

By Neil Wilson

In March of 2002, six members of the local community made the decision to form a men’s choral group just as a way of being able to get together, have a bit of fun singing songs that they liked and also to entertain the community and this of course was the beginning of the now very well known and respected Bribie Gleemen. The group, which has swelled to over five times the original number, entertains music lovers with one main concert each year as well as a couple of charity events, the final one for 2017 being on December 17th at St Peters Anglican Church commencing at 3pm.

The Gleemen also perform regularly at retirement villages and nursing homes.

At a special Christmas party and fifteen year celebration

Musical Director Trevor Vincent looks on as Bribie Gleemen Vice-President Alan Blackman (R) presents John Gaffy with his Life Membership which was held in the Solander Lake Bowls Club recently one of the founding members, John Gaffy, was recognised for his continued dedication to the Bribie Gleemen when he was awarded Life Membership.

John is one of only two founding members who are still active within the group and his current role as

Publicity Officer keeps him busy liaising with the various organisations necessary for the groups continued popularity.

Since the inception of the Gleemen, John has served as President, Vice-President and long time committee member. Along with his wife Ailsa, John’s total

commitment to the Bribie Gleemen has no doubt played an important part in the ongoing success that they have enjoyed. I am told that the Gleemen are always keen to welcome new members so if there is anyone who would like to find out more, John Gaffy can be contacted on 3408 1837 for all the details.

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HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED?

By Neil Wilson

With Christmas Eve only a few days away, and along with that all the usual traditions associated with the festive season, my often overactive mind has kicked in and made me wonder about the actions of Santa Claus during that final few hours preceding the dawn of Christmas Day. First I started to wonder about why he uses reindeer to pull that heavily laden sleigh and where these obviously special type of animals can be found.

According to history, the first known written record linking reindeer to Santa was in 1821 when New York printer William Tilley published a small book called “A New Year’s Present” which included a the Following narrative – “Old Santeclaus with much delight, His reindeer drives this frosty night, O’er chimney tops and tracks of snow, To bring his yearly gifts to you.”

During an interview the following year, Gilley was asked about these special reindeer and he described a series of animals with hooves and antlers that live far in the North near the Arctic lands and are feared and honoured by all around them. He remarked that he had been told about them and their ability to fly by his mother who was an Indian of the area.

In 1923, these previously unheard of reindeer became a focal point of the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas”) and in one of the verses, these aeronautical animals are named. ‘More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled and shouted and shouted and called them by name, Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen, On

Comet, on Cupid, on Dunder and Blixem, To the top of the porch and the top of the wall, Now dash away dash away dash away all.”

Interestingly, the names Dunder and Blixem are Dutch words meaning thunder and lightning and in more recent accounts, these were altered to Donder (later on again Donner) and Blitzen which are the German words that have the same meaning.

After Johnny Marks wrote the song about a red nosed reindeer in 1949, the original eight in the reindeer team miraculously became nine with Rudolph nosing his way to glory.

Okay, so the above information now poses some serious questions, especially for someone who has an understanding of the rules which apply to aviation and those who take to the sky. If, as it is implied, these special beasts with no particular aerodynamic qualities that are apparent do act as the power for the man in the red suit and his sleigh, do they have to undergo a regular overhaul after a certain amount of hours in the air and, even more importantly, under what category of power are they rated, propeller driven, gas turbine, does anyone even know?

Further to this, what type of qualification does Santa Claus hold to be pilot in command of the outfit and who was the instructor who signed off on his licence.

Also, is dear old Santa subject to rules regarding currency and have to complete regular take-offs and landings or does he just load up the sleigh each Christmas, round up the reindeer and head off into the wild blue yonder? Another part of this whole scenario that I wonder about is

whether he, like other pilots, has to keep a log book and file a flight plan?

All of the issues that I have mentioned in this article are probably not something that many even think of but, with only a short time to go before our airspace is once

again invaded by a possibly unlicensed pilot flying an unairworthy air-sleigh powered by eight (or is that nine) flying reindeer that may be in serious need of an overhaul, it really is time to wonder.

Have a Merry Christmas everyone and don’t forget to keep an eye on the sky.

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A recent “Water Safety” survey by Westpac has found that two thirds of parents surveyed do not know

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AUSTRALIA’S FIRST OYSTER GARDENING INITIATIVE

Just a note to say for those living on the Pacific Harbour canals, we now should have picked up your oyster gardens in preparation for their deployment on the trial shellfish reefs next week.

If your gardens are still on your pontoon and you live in Pacific Harbour, please let me know and we will come and get them. If you live on the Bribie Gardens canal and are wondering what is happening, don’t worry, the oysters from Bribie Gardens will be collected.

Pictured is one of around 7 loads of gardens that were

done over the past few days, thus representing around 1/7 of the shell we have available. A great effort!

Thanks again to every oyster gardener for your substantial efforts that have assured Australia’s first oyster gardening initiative has been a success. Once the trial reefs are deployed, it appears prudent that we should wait at least 12 months to see how reefs seeded with live oysters perform compared to unseeded reefs, before embarking on more gardening initiatives. So

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AS THE BELLS’S RINGOUT

As the bells’s ring out at Christmas and laughter fills the air As we rush about for presents and Santa’s everywhere Babies crying, shoppers jostling, My, but it is busy.

Road rage abounds It’s all around It’s christmas in Australia.

Now where are all the carols, No singing in the malls, No time to think of Jesus The baby in the stall.

No time to think of others Who need a healping hand As we enjoy our dinner We should understand.

Not everyone has got our lives Not all have got a home Some are hungry, some are poor Through no fault of there own So if we see a friend in need yet hesitate to act We lack the Christmas Spirit It’s wrong and that’s a fact!

by Lurline Thomson, Bribie Island

THE FESTIVE SEASON Santa is trapped in the postal van His face is squashed like a drink can The parcels are pushed up against his sack He has come a long way and there is no going back Rudolf is at the opposite end There is no use trying to pretend That Christmas is just around the bend People are scurrying here and there The babies are crying in despair Parents are focused their kids are not

The Cinemas and food halls are chock a block The lights are on and so are the people Day and night are almost equal The parking meters are clicking over The plastic card is burning time The presents the food the decoration all look divine

This day is about Jesus and his birthday It is not about you or me okay It is about the birth of Christ and the cradle The three wise men and Mary in the stable So how have we lost our way?

On the streets of decay People out there do not despair New Years reflection is your redemption The promises and wishes are just so hard Do I share or care do I buy a new car Can I open my mind to change the world Or do I just sit and observe technology twirl Fingers and minds pressing buttons Online shopping gumtree swapping How life is between a rock and a hard place Do I just dust myself off and continue to chase That golden dream beyond my pocket Peace and love in a locket All over the world there is discrimination Do I open my heart and create this salvation Pull back the front door to the less fortunate Sit at the table with baubles on it Cook that turkey and chook rum balls and cake Make that thick custard for the plum pudding on your pate

Life has changed it is all in the van The decorations were once made by hand People smiled opened their homes The meat and bread made and home grown The game of cricket after the feast Meeting kids from the street

I am stuck and lost that Santa has been tossed Into this material world of chaos Everyone has high expectations As this is their salvation To be a slave to the credit card degradation Give me back the old back yard That big timber table and the cards Chairs of different colour hues

Parents Aunts Uncles and Nephews The Turkey baked the pudding in cloth The Christmas cake with the lot I miss Nanna Pa and Dad as well The string around the Christmas bell I am now at the head of the table Trying to create a memory fable Is it just a time to reflect?

Or is it that Santa is just so wet From being in a Postal Van in the 40 degree heat While Rudolf looks like he needs a dam good sleep

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A CHRISTMAS WISH

Bribie Toastmasters would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, a happy and safe New Year and advise that they will be in recess until January 16th when they will meet at the RSL Anzac Room from 7pm where all are welcome.

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VISITING PERTH WA WITH DOUG AND CHRIS Hi, October had us travelling once again.

This time is was a leisurely trip over the the west coast of Australia to beautiful Perth and surrounds.

Initially. we caught up with some friends who live there. They gladly showed us around some of city and and pointed out places we should go during our stay.

Our accommodation was at the Novotel, West Perth which was a short bus trip from the city itself. Perth has a terrific bus system which allows all people to travel on four different routes for free around the city and surrounding areas. Its a great way to get both tourists and workers into the city without the need for cars and is a stress free way to travel too!

Our first day we spent going on the four different free buses to get our bearings and to see what interested us the most to visit.

Our first venture was to Kings Park and the Western Australian Botanic Gardens which are a beautiful sight to see.

Gave us a lot of ideas for plants that may like to live in the sand similiar to what we have on Bribie Island!

The Perth Mint is of great interest to the

tourists with its vast history and a guided tour is available. The Mint is also home to a 1 tonne gold coin valued at A$1,000,000. Whilst here, we were shown how the gold is melted down and made into gold bars. Visitors can view how the many coins are made and you can have a commemorative coin made whilst there too.

Rottnest Island, the home of the Quokka was our destination for the next day, Day trips leave the jetty in Perth city and also from the wharf in Freemantle. We made our way by train to Freemantle for this adventure.

The ferry ride was approximately 45mins

each way to Rottnest Island. Once on the island tourists are able to walk around or join various hop on hop off buses for a small cost and see the sights. The landscape is national park and the Quokkas move around freely especially near the food areas such as the bakery and are extremely friendly too! The sea around the island is a mixture of blues ranging from

dark blue to the brightest blue that you only expect to see in tropical islands and is very transparent. Well worth the visit to this island!

An interesting thing to visit whilst in Freemantle is the Freemantle Prison. It is no longer in use as a prison but various community groups do use some of the buildings still. There are several tours to undertake depending on

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how much you want to experience. These tours are very informative and also show the cramped conditions many prisoners, both male and female endured. The last hanging occurred here in 1964 !!!

Freemantle has terrific markets to see and lots of eateries to ease those hunger pains and it is easy to lose yourself here for a day or two.

The Western Australia coastline has some beautiful beaches near Perth including North Freemantle and Cottesloe Beach to name a few with crystal clear water and white sand as far as the eye can see!

The Swan River cruises are a great way to see the city from a different perspective. We decided on a Twilight Cruise which enabled us to see the city late afternoon and into the night showing the beauty of this river with the city lights as a backdrop as night fell. Definitely a lovely way to relax and wind down at the end of our time away.

We hope this gives you a bit of an insight into our magnificient country and look forward to our next adventure !!!

Cheers Doug and Chris Bribie Baby Boomers

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WAR STORIES Eddie Ryan, Bellara

During the war years and at the age of sixteen I had a job at Archerfield airport in one of the hangers where the maintenance was done to engines and other things.

It was my job to clean all parts and the old Dragon Rapide aircrafts. I owned a pushbike then, so I cycled from home to Goodna and return every day. As the RAAF with aircraft was stationed at the top end of the field (now a speedway), during my lunch break I would cycle up to look around at both U.S. and RAAF aircraft. One

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day I got talking to an Aussie pilot whose job it was to fly to New Guinea with cargo then return with injured troops. This was performed by a DC 3 aircraft.

One day he asked me would I know how to sell American cartons of cigarettes. He gave me a carton to take to my job and the guys. I cannot recall the price of them now, however as cigarettes were scarce I was able to place an order with my pilot friends to satisfy my worker friends. Needless to say it was only twice a month that my RAAF

pilots would fly.

resting in peace. I had a solid metal casting of Australia (19cm x 14cm) made on which my B17’s are now mounted in remembrance.

On a visit to them at their hut I was greeted with and presented with two brass American B17 bombers with wingspans of 23cm X 16cm long and propellers. It appears that another pilot did castings. Alas tragedy happens, as I was told some time later that their DC3 had not arrived in New Guinea, therefore it must be assumed their plan had crashed somewhere.

Sometime after the war wreckage was found off the coast of Far North Queensland, so I hope my friends are now

Another tragedy happened at the back of the areodrome later on with another aircraft with RAAF personnel on board crashed with all on board being killed…

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AUSTRALIA’S YOUNGEST AFFECTED BY RISING CHILDHOOD CANCER RATES Childhood cancer incidence rates are on the rise in Australia and cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in those aged 14 and under.

The latest data from the Australian Childhood Cancer Registry, managed by Cancer Council Queensland, found that cancer rates increased by 11 per cent from 2006 to 2014 in those aged 0 to 14 years.

Australia continues to have one of the highest rates of childhood cancer in the world.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said the findings reinforced the need for ongoing research in this area to

help combat the disease.

“Around 750 children aged 0-14 are now diagnosed with cancer each year in Australia and around 100 children die from the disease,” Ms McMillan said.

“Although more children are being diagnosed with cancer and it remains one of the leading causes of death in this age group – survival rates are significantly improving.

“Around 84 per cent of children will survive at least five years after a cancer diagnosis, up from 72 per cent in the early 1990’s.

“This improvement in survival is in part due to increased funding for clinical trials, which have

THE COMMUNITY VOICE Dear ​Editor, I would like to wholeheartedly agree with the views expressed by Philip Arlidge in the December issue #41.

There is so much potential on Bribie Island. As most folks would agree, I would not like to see a Gold Coast style development, but the potential for the redevelopment of the bunker style shops near the jetty is huge.

Bulldose the lot and make a beautiful sea facing restaurant /cafe precinct with gardens etc. There is plenty of room to extend this. What about a water park area too?

More stylish development will bring jobs to our youngsters give them pride in where they live and work and hopefully keep a lot out of trouble on the streets. Petty theft

and crime is an increasing problem.

Lets see our rates dollars spent in producing a new plan for Bribie, not just small bandaid fixups.

Joanna Horsley​, Sandstone Point.​

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resulted in better treatments for children who have been diagnosed.

“However, the burden of childhood cancer is a major concern and extends to the long-term adverse health effects experienced by a large proportion of childhood cancer survivors, either because of the cancer itself or as a result of the treatment. “Ongoing health effects can have a severe impact on a child for many years, often hindering physical development, increasing social issues, and the chance of developing cancer later in life.

“Further research into childhood cancer is pivotal to help us better understand the reason for the increasing incidence rates, and in turn help reduce the number of children living with the disease.”

Ms McMillan said almost half of all children diagnosed with cancer were aged between 0-4 years.

Increasing incidence rates were observed across most types of

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“Leukaemias are the most common type of cancer diagnosed among Australian children, accounting for around one third of all cases (33 per cent), followed by tumours of the central nervous system (25 per cent) and lymphomas (10 per cent),” Ms McMillan said.

“While we have made great gains in childhood cancers over the past 30 years, we still have a long way to go to reduce the burden of this disease on our younger generation.”

Cancer Council Queensland independently funds and manages the Australian Childhood Cancer Registry – one of only a few national databanks for childhood cancer in the world.

Queenslanders can donate to Cancer Council Queensland’s 2017 Christmas appeal to help fund more research into childhood cancers by visiting cancerqld.org.au/donate-now or via 13 11 20.

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER To have your events listed on this calendar, email to thebribieislander@gmail.com WEDNESDAY, 20TH DECEMBER - Community Christmas Carols Evening conducted by St Paul’s on Bribie will be held in The Orchid House, Entrance 3, 156A First Avenue, Bongaree.

Supper provided. Everyone most welcome.

Phone Cynthia Schulz 5429 5649.

SPORTS RESULTS NOVEMBER INDOOR BOWLS Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club FOUR GAME DAY Event League Table 2017 as of Dec 3rd.

Sports Complex, First Avenue, Bongaree For general club and membership enquiries please phone Margaret Dunn, President 0428 713 300 or Bruce Hennessy Vice President 0407 133 000 Pos Points Team 1 299.5 UNBIASED 2 276.5 FIREBIRDS

3 261.5 TRAVEL BUGS 4 252 DAMES 5 242.5 BRIBIE’S 6 235.5 CURVES 7 232 VILLAGE PEOPLE 8 225.5 THE RASCALS 9 225 CATONS CAPERS 10 221.5 REDBACKS 11 210.5 MALENY 12 203 DECEPTION BAY 13 202.5 THE TRIERS 14 180 SURVIVORS 15 167.5 HIBISCUS 16 157.5 THE ARANAS

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Happy New Year The Bribie Islander and The Mini Bribie Islander Team would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support, which has made 2017 such a successfull year.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

We look forward to working with you in 2018 and beyond.

Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE : 07 3450 4039. Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor Ray AirosaServices 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Families service(Kids Church) Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 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

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thebribieislander an aircraft began to spray right chemicals on the crop said next to where we were,’ too Sharon. ‘The smell was keep to had strong so we ued, going and as Billy contin it was almost like the plane d was following as it spraye she paddock after paddock,’ it said. Gary reckoned that Billy. for t was doing a fly-pas As the culmination of this was incredible effort by Billy planned to end when Billy arrived at his destination is on October 27th which for recognised as the Day had Daniel, he and the team

arrived in the Caboolture on over a day earlier and, 26th, the morning of October with Billy and his team along mbe Denise and Bruce Morco ns attended several functio in Caboolture, the first y Primar Peters St. at being then School where Billy and to Bruce gave an address the throng of children at

I had the pleasure of meeting Denise and Bruce the visit, the Jadin Group s donated $10,000 toward the Morcombe Foundation’s efforts. assembly When I asked Billy if there l, run After leaving the schoo were plans for another that, ony they attended a cerem in the future, he told me s at which the Moreton Bay although different option ted at Regional Council presen have been talked about, on be them with a $3,500 donati the moment he will just fully Billy’s to getting on on g was it ntratin and then conce ists ankle his Chem to workplace, Jadin fit after the injury g who were also the Major and leg that is still causin sponsor of the event. During him some pain. ‘I also want time to be at home to spend said with my wife and son,’ ting Billy. ‘Also, we are expec I a daughter in January so to will need to be around said help look after her,’ Billy proudly.

The efforts of Denise and with Bruce Morcombe along s St. those of dedicated parent at kids the to Billy talking Peters School Billy with Bruce and Denise Morcombe

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lace A visit to Billy’s workp l such as Bec and Billy Tindal for d admire should be truly that the ongoing contributions g they make towards keepin the kids in our communities safe. The team at The Bribie offer to like would r Islande the our congratulations on fantastic commitment shown by all involved in the UltraMarathon for Daniel and we are proud to have been involved.

We Did It. Billy and Gary arriving at the Walk for Daniel

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BRIBIE ISLAND 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) Youth Program: Transform Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop - Monday to Friday (8.30am - 3.30pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Fridays (8:30am 12noon) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays

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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 7pm-8:30pm Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm Informal worship for all ages Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm Bribie Island Church of Christ Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion.

Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am – 12noon weekdays (closed public holidays).

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