The Bribie Islander Issue 158 January 28, 2022 by The Bribie Islander

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LITTLE CREATURES OPENS

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

contents

Seeing Australia through Indigenous eyes

our regular contributors: Anne Matthews

Al Finegan...........................................40-41

Pet Pics.................................................46-47

Arrival........................................................ 37

Recipe...................................................... 29

Barry Clark

Song Fact................................................. 32

Bill Peacock

Crime Report........................................... 70 Fishing Report.....................................64-65 History...................................................38-39

Skies Above Bribie................................... 49

Horoscope............................................... 48

Sports Pages.......................................42-43

Kids Page................................................. 45 Letters...................................................68-69

Trades And Services .........................71-79

Market Times............................................ 36

VMR......................................................62-63

Meet Your Local Tradie....................60-61

Winelander.............................................. 34

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these guys and show them your support. As with all of our businesses, they only keep their doors open if you walk through them! We also have had some great acts of kindness happening and as per usual our awesome charity groups are hard at work digging in and helping those in need. Bribie Island Community Nursery has had a change in hours as per the below advert, so jump in and support them as they support a lot of people in need. Pop in and say hi to Dynamic Dave and the team and if you have some free time, maybe you could offer your services as they and another of our wonderful organisation's Busy

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5 Tiny Daily Actions That Can

Improve Your Health

veryone knows the importance of staying as healthy as possible. If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that taking care of ourselves should always be a priority. Everything from exercising to eating right can make a big difference in how you feel and the state of your overall health.

But, far too many people tend to think about habitual changes as major things that take up a lot of time. Whether you want to get fit, lose weight, reduce your risk of illness, or just lead a healthier lifestyle, you don’t need to spend hours a day making changes. There are little things you can do every day that can improve your health, and they’re easy to turn into habits.

THE BEST PART? ANYONE CAN DO THEM! Let’s take a look at five tiny daily actions that can make a big difference in your overall health, so you can get started right away.

1. SWAP YOUR SNACKS Often, becoming healthier is about making better choices. If you’ve ever heard the saying “you are what you eat,” it’s important to understand that there’s some truth to that. One easy way to improve your health is by switching out what you snack on every day. Cut out sugary sodas and juices and replace them with water and a squeeze of natural fruit juice, iced tea, or coconut water. Instead of chowing down on a bag of potato chips, snack on a few nuts or seeds.

They’re rich in Vitamin E, full of healthy fatty acids, and are even beneficial to your eye health. Plus, they’ll satisfy your craving for something crunchy.

2. KEEP THINGS CLEAN Think about the items you use every day. When was the last time you cleaned them? We don’t mean you need to scrub your floors and wash your windows each day. But, there are cleaning tasks you can (and should) do that take less than five minutes and could keep you safe from harmful bacteria, including: • Wiping down kitchen countertops with a disinfecting spray • Cleaning bathroom and kitchen sink taps • Wiping down toilet seats • Disinfecting cupboard handles

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HEALTH, WEALTH & COMMUNITY • Cleaning your computer keyboard These are areas that are hot spots for germs, but there are plenty more to consider. Think about the things you and your family touch the most throughout the day, and go beyond your home! For example, your cell phone is one of the dirtiest objects you use each day, with over 25,000 bacteria per square inch. Whatever your hands touch, that bacteria is likely to spread to your phone. So, if you’re using it in the kitchen to read a recipe, think about what could be going into your food. Clean, sanitize, and disinfect your phone regularly, and make sure you’re washing your hands as frequently as possible so your phone doesn’t make you sick.

food is important, boosting your intake with vitamins is a great way to improve your health and ensure you’re giving your body exactly what it needs to function properly.

that. Spend just a few minutes each day in a meditative state. You don’t need to sit a certain way, chant anything, or even be in a dark room. You can practice mindfulness anywhere. Try sitting with your eyes closed and focusing solely on your breathing and how you feel at that exact moment. Thoughts will continue to come, but let them go – like clouds passing by.

3. TAKE SUPPLEMENTS

If you’ve been sitting for over an hour, take a break. Stand up, stretch, and move around. Several risks come with sitting all day, including: • Increased risk of heart disease and stroke • Weight gain • Back problems • Varicose veins • Weakened bones Even if you exercise every day, you could “undo” your efforts by spending the rest of your time sitting. Stand up and move at least once every hour, and it will make a big difference in your overall health.

Even if you eat a healthy diet, you may not be getting all of the nutrients your mind and body need. You can change that by taking a multivitamin and other supplements each day. While getting the majority of your nutrients through your

5. PRACTICE MINDFUL MEDITATION

Improving your health is about more than just taking care of your body. Working on your mental health is just as important, and being more mindful is a great way to do

4. STAND UP AND MOVE

Mindfulness can help to reduce anxiety and stress, keep you focused, and improve your mood. You can include it in your daily routine or try it whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed. As you can see, you don’t have to spend hours each day making drastic changes to improve your health. Small, daily habits can make a big difference. Try including some of these actions into your everyday routine, and enjoy the benefits that come with them.

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WHAT IS COLON HYDROTHERAPY (COLONICS)? Colon hydrotherapy is the process of slowly filling your colon with water and releasing it, along with all those nasty toxins (think about all that alcohol consumed over the festive season), feaces (think about all that food consumed over the festive season) and trapped gas which causes bloating (think about all that soft drink, champagne or mixed spirits consumed over

the festive season). Colon hydrotherapy also assists those suffering from constipation, some main culprits of constipation are : not drinking enough water (have you been drinking enough over the festive season? Have you been drinking enough with this heat?) stress (for eg work, family, health problems) pregnancy unhealthy diet (festive foods, takeaway or processed foods) inactivity (sitting in the one place for a prolonged period of time, not walking, moving or exercising) medication side effects major schedule changes (work, family, etc)

HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED? We recommend a minimum 3-4 sessions close together when you first start, and after that, it will depend on each individual and their situation. ARE YOU READY TO START DETOXING AND LIVING A

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BRIBIE SWIMWEAR DESIGNER

draws the line at fishing waste

n Animal Ecology graduate who has expanded her passion for the marine environment to designing swimwear made from recycled fishing nets is a finalist in a national competition for aspiring young female entrepreneurs.

February 2022.

Ellana ‘El’ Pierce, who graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2020, is one of five finalists from across Australia invited to pitch their ideas to judges ‘shark tank-style at Questacon in Canberra on 16

El, who is moving to Cairns, worked as a research assistant after graduation, including with USC’s Seaweed Research Group at its Bribie Island facility, while pursuing her sustainable swimwear line ‘El Adrift’, made

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The 23-year-old currently living at Banksia Beach won the popular vote category of the Kickstarter Challenge out of 82 entries that gained more than 8,000 votes in total on social media over four months last year.

a tailored, individual learning experience – and that’s what I got! It was one of the best decisions I have made.

from the nylon of fishing nets removed from the ocean. “I love working hard to get closer to my dream of making a difference while still being creative and using my skills,” she said. “I am so grateful for the Kickstarter Challenge opportunity and excited to be prepping for the finals.” All five finalists of the challenge, presented by the Accelerator for Enterprising Women and launched last May by the Prime Minister, will share in seed funding, business mentorship support from Visa, and a place in Future Women’s ‘Jobs Academy’. El said she loved the conservation, business management and tourism aspects of her Animal Ecology degree, which also widened her career options. “I feel that my experiences and growth through uni allowed me to overcome my fears to launch into my business,” she said. “When I applied to USC, I wanted

“I loved uni. The degree grew my fascination with the ocean and my drive to make a difference in ocean conservation.” El intends to show through her business that science and technology “can go hand-inhand with fashion, beauty and fun”. “It’s easier than we think to make a difference in what we believe in,” she said. “I aim to clean the ocean of industrial waste and discarded fishing nets that are detrimental to marine species, and to encourage conscious consumerism in the fashion industry.” She has already appeared in a segment on Channel 10 News after launching her startup from her kitchen table earlier last year.

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EQUIPMENT YOU CAN COUNT ON

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BRIBIE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT HIRE & SALES is a family run

ello! For those who may not know me, my name is Sarah Adams. My husband and our 4 daughters have lived on Bribie Island for more than 20 years, with all our children having attended our local schools. We have been operating BRIBIE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT HIRE & SALES for 8 years now with a mobile and home business. Our reputation and success are built on the service we provide and I take great pride in this as I have always enjoyed making a difference in others’ lives by understanding the needs of our community members.

want to ensure you receive the best service at all times.

business with myself and my daughters Tayla and Rylea, who have a thorough understanding of the needs across all levels of care. We have a great understanding of the products we offer, gaining invaluable experience from other fellow professionals in the Healthcare Industry so we can meet the needs of the community over the years. We understand you need high-quality products and our products have been extensively tested and are designed to perform as we

BRIBIE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT HIRE & SALES care about your needs and will adjust and set up the equipment in your own home free of charge also offering free delivery for our locals providing you with the best products, pricing and service. We have a large range of agedcare and mobility products across a large range of brands that are personally selected. WE SELL AND HIRE • Adjustable beds • Scooters • Lift chairs

(Leather and Fabric) • Wheelchairs • Over toilet chairs • Shower stools/chairs • Mobile commodes • Walking frames • Knee scooters And much more. Please call us or come in and visit our large showroom to look at what is available. Our prices have always remained competitive and our aim is to ensure that you receive great value for money. Your health and comfort is our primary concern.

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Queensland Health Promotion Officer, Gillian Duffy, said.

Recently the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas have seen an increase in the number of people moving home, including relocating from interstate. In the upheaval of a move, it is easy to forget about a two-yearly breast screen.

“We also know that during the pandemic, some women may have put off having a breast screen. I want to stress the importance of keeping up with regular health checks such as breast screening.” The BreastScreen Queensland service is available free to women aged 40 and over. Women aged 50 – 74 are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years as studies show that this age group benefits the most from regular screening.

QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST IS URGING ELIGIBLE WOMEN TO MAKE SURE THEIR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE.

“If women forget to update their contact details, they may not receive reminder letters that their breast screen is due,” BreastScreen

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Finding breast cancer early can increase treatment options and save lives. The BreastScreen Queensland mobile service will be on Bribie Island in February. A permanent services is available at The Lakes Centre, Caboolture. No doctor’s referral is needed. For more information, to update contact details or to make an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen. qld.gov.au THE FACTS: • 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50. Younger women do get breast cancer, but the risk of breast

cancer increases dramatically after the age of 50. • 9 out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer have NO family history of the disease. While women with a family history of breast cancer are more at risk, most women diagnosed have no family history of the disease at all. • A breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early, well before you or your doctor can feel anything. Media contact: Kelly Hart and Gillian Duffy | direct: 5470 5041 | reception: 5470 5055

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WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO – BRIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB

Bribie Island VIEW Club is entering its 26th year. Since its inception in 1996 members have raised many thousands of dollars in support of The Smith Family’s Learning for Life programme, supporting disadvantaged Australian children to achieve their educational goals. Currently, the Club supports six students. All we know about these children is their first name, their age and their birthday. We do not know where they are living, or what their family circumstances might be, apart from what the children tell us themselves in their communications to us. In addition to our annual sponsorship payment to The Smith Family, we also send our sponsored students gift cards at Christmas and for their birthdays. One such student (let’s call her Rebecca) has been sponsored by our Club right through High School and is now about to enter tertiary level education. She tells us that this is something she would not have achieved without the help of VIEW and The Smith Family. This past year, because of extra hardship caused to many families due to COVID and lockdowns, we sent extra gift vouchers to all our sponsored

students. We would like to share with you the response from Rebecca: “Dear Sponsor, I am very grateful for all these gifts. I was having such a bad day in this lockdown, and to get small gifts like this just makes everything so much better. I hate to see our relationship end once I graduate, and I hope, hope, hope that we can still maintain this adventure together once I get into Uni.” Of course, we can Rebecca. On 8th March the Club will be holding their annual International Women’s Day Breakfast at Pacific Harbour Golf Club. This is always a popular event at which

we invite women from the district to join us for a good breakfast and an interesting guest speaker. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know more about VIEW and what we do. Tickets are only $25 and are available by phoning Stella on 0419 796 476. So grab a group of friends and make up a table, or just come along and join a table to make new friends. The attached photo shows committee members planning upcoming events. L-R Di Kennedy (Treasurer) Jennifer Keeley (Secretary) Kay Benson

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A BIG THANK YOU to the people who did not leave any

donations outside over the Christmas break, sadly we did have some bags thrown over the fence and due to the weather, they all had to be binned due to cockroaches, ants and dampness causing mould. In future, please refrain from leaving items when the gates are closed, if it rains the items usually have to be binned and it is such a waste.

SHOP CLOSED NOT TAKING shop is currently closed and will reITEMS TODAY– If we have The open at 8am on Monday 10th January, an overload of clothing being dropped off and we have overflowing trolleys, we put a sign up advising we cannot take clothes today, this does not prevent you from placing them into the white bins we have on the premises. These bins will be emptied when we have free trolleys available. Thank you for assisting us in this matter.

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VOLUNTEERS

We will continue to have a free table permanently, this will have items that have been on the shelves for some time, and we require shelf space for the latest items, always check the table as you may just see something you have missed, and it is FREE. SALES will be an ongoing occurrence throughout the year, so always check out the blackboard as you enter the shop.

REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS

we started opening the shop at 8am at the beginning of December as we had some early shoppers waiting outside, so as Christmas was getting closer, and we were closing for 2 weeks our manager decided to give it a go. If the numbers of early morning shoppers continue in the new year, we will officially change our opening hours to 8 am to 3.30 pm.

We are in desperate need of volunteers especially ladies on Saturday mornings, so if you have a few hours spare please give us a call at 3408 1014 or pop into the shop and speak to Sonia, we are registered with Centrelink for Job Seeker requirements. Newcomers to the island can easily make new friends as we have an excellent group of volunteers working with us, it is also a wonderful way of supporting our beautiful island and its residents. email busyfingers1@bigpond.com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance.

If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance, please let us know. We try to assist all non-forprofit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Pauline is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or

When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and also a current equipment quote (from an island business if possible), tell us a bit about your association/club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting, and email it to busyfingers1@ bigpond.com Please be aware we only support Bribie Island associations and groups, not individuals.

MASKS SANITIZE & CHECK IN

Please remember that we have a lot of volunteers, staff and elderly customers on the premises during the day, we have a duty of care to keep them safe. We, therefore, must insist that all customers check-in, sanitize and wear MASKS when entering the shop. Sanitiser is available at the door, so please use it, we also have an iPad available if you do not have a phone to sign in, and please bring your masks with you, as we do not keep spare masks on-premises. We appreciate your cooperation in this serious matter and PLEASE do not abuse or intimidate our staff if they approach you for not wearing a mask, as we intend to keep our ‘family’ safe at all times. Abuse will not be tolerated in the shop.

DONATIONS

During the break, we continued to support VMR, Hospice and Global Care and we look forward to reporting other donations we have been able to support the island associations in the coming year. Our next committee meeting is 2nd week of February, please send in any requests by 2nd February. Once again, I would like to sincerely thank all our supporters and customers, and a special thank you to the Bribie Islander for their support throughout the year. I hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra 16

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y h p o s o l i h Our P Having such a love and passion for dogs has led to the creation of something new, unique, and innovative - Little Creatures Dog Stylist. Working in a dog grooming salon and pet café in CQ was when my skill and ambition came alive. Establishing and running this business has now provided the opportunity to expand and bring our valuable services to the Bribie Region. Living, working and enjoying this area and now making it my home has been a lifelong dream. With the creation of a local small business that provides quality dog grooming services, we will establish a new standard of customer service, informative pet care and deluxe spa packages catering to each dog’s individual needs.

We have done things a little different which makes this such an exciting venture. We are a home-based customised grooming trailer, offering 2-hour appointment slots where you drop your dog off to us and return once you have received the text. In this time, let the transformation begin. Your dog will partake in a deluxe spa treatment using essential oil based Australian made grooming products. Not a cent is spared; we only use the best and as a result your pooch will look and feel like a million dollars. This is a new business model for the industry but with changing times and the continual pressure of Covid-19 on small business this strategy allows flexibility and durability. By lowering shop front overheads and avoiding mobile encounters, this allows us to ensure the health and safety of ourselves and our customers.

Providing premium spa packages to all breeds inclusive of standard and style grooms as well as de-shed services for double-coated dogs, we cater for everyone’s needs. Being able to bring quality, high-end dog grooming service to the region allows us to combine our passion, ability, and business model to create something new and exciting for the locals to enjoy. With a little bit of determination, we can’t wait to see our small business flourish and become an important part of our local community.

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Jessica Yung - BHSc. Acup., BSc. CS Registered AcupuncturiJessica Yung - BHSc. Acup., Wendy Ryan – BHSc. Acup Registered Acupuncturists and Doctors of Chinese Medicine under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we get into the swing of the New Year it’s been great looking back on 2021 – we’ve had plenty of activity at Bribie Acupuncture during the year thanks to all our wonderful clients from Bribie Island and surrounds. In February 2021 we expanded the clinic and moved to our current space on Benabrow Avenue, in July the lovely Katherine came on board to work on the front desk and manage the clinic, and in December talented acupuncturist Wendy joined the team. We’re grateful to our beautiful community, all the referrals we’ve received, and all the connections we’ve made with other health practitioners on the island. We’re certainly looking forward to another great year.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR IMMUNITY After a period of being unwell it can be difficult to shake off the fatigue that can continue for weeks on end after other symptoms have subsided. This is known as post infection fatigue and is often a reflection of a weakened immune system. Sometimes when symptoms such as muscle aches and heaviness, joint pain, sore throat, headache, cough, and fever seem to have abated and recovery is on the horizon, we can easily be knocked back down with extreme fatigue or exhaustion – a sign that the immune system needs some TLC. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be powerful yet natural methods in strengthening the body’s immune defences. 18

According to studies published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, acupuncture can help regulate the immune system by increasing the body’s immune cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and T-cells, as well as reducing inflammation in the body. As such, acupuncture is not only a great way to proactively boost your immune system but also help rebuild it after a bout of illness. From a Chinese medicine perspective, post infection fatigue is a result of a “lingering pathogen” that has not been completely expelled from the body - hence the persistent nature of intermittent symptoms. With our immune system facing challenges though everyday life, it can be difficult to sustain normal daily activities when your health is not yet up to par. Just like a plant needs water and fertiliser for nourishment, our bodies need its resources consistently replenished to defend against further infections. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can help stimulate the immune system to rid the body of lingering pathogens and restore healthy body function.

GUA SHA, CUPPING & MOXIBUSTION FOR IMMUNITY In addition to acupuncture other Chinese therapeutic techniques such as ‘gua sha’, cupping, and moxibustion can be used to help boost immunity: • ‘Gua Sha’ is a type of friction massage that is used for many conditions in Chinese medicine. Though the

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technique is commonly used for musculoskeletal issues sometimes called instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) or in recent times trademarked as Graston Technique, and even used as part of cosmetic acupuncture or facials, gua sha has be used for thousands of years in Chinese medicine to stimulate circulation of oxygenated blood and increase lymphatic circulation and drainage to allow the body to more effectively flush toxins. • Cupping is like an inverse massage which lifts, separates, and stretches the body (as opposed to massage, which pushes into the body) to allow blood and lymph fluid to flow more easily. Like gua sha, cupping is commonly used for musculoskeletal issues, but is also effective in increasing immunity and reducing any lingering congestion or body aches. • Moxibustion is a technique which involves external use of the herb mugwort (also known as moxa), which facilitates healing and is used to boost low immunity. Moxa

helps nourish and rebuild the body especially important when resources are deficient. If you’d like to make a booking or if you’d like to discuss whether acupuncture and Chinese medicine is right for you, please contact us Jessica, Wendy, and Katherine - via our website www. bribieacupuncture.com.au or call 0423 160 228. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @bribieacupuncture. BRIBIE ACUPUNCTURE 4/29 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara (behind the James Moore law office)

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www.picnicbythebay.com.au THERE’S A NEW KID ON THE BLOCK AT BEAUTIFUL BEACHMERE. Picnic By The Bay was an idea that came to me in October 2020 when searching for a beautiful, good quality picnic basket to give as a wedding present. Yes, there were baskets out there, but they were either cheap and nasty, didn’t contain the accessories necessary for a picnic (i.e.: Cutlery, plates etc.) or they were extremely expensive. That's when I decided to become a dedicated picnic basket specialist. It has taken many months

to research, source and receive the present range, as it was imperative that the baskets and insulated bags be excellent quality, hardy, long-lasting and most of all, beautiful. I know I have something for everyone and every family, be it a romantic heart-shaped basket for two, (ideal for Valentine’s Day), the larger traditional wicker basket for a family of six and the versatile 35 litres go anywhere canvas picnic bag, which keeps food hot or cold for up to 6 – 7 hours. My family and I love to have a picnic and many great memories have been made

on each and every one. It’s amazing how a simple country drive can turn into a fantastic dining experience, just by packing a picnic and stopping anywhere that takes your fancy. Especially in these days of uncertainty, when the rules continually change about dining in, or not dining in cafes and restaurants. Therefore, it has become my mission to get others to embrace the humble picnic with family and friends and enjoy this beautiful country of ours. I am incredibly proud of what Picnic By The Bay has to offer and as the range continues

to expand, I’m excited about what will be available in the future so watch this space. Picnic By The Bay is an Australia wide online store, therefore we don’t have a retail shop at this stage, but if you wish to purchase a basket directly, come Saturday & Sundays between 10.00 am to 3.00 pm to our storeroom at 2/19 Biggs Avenue, Beachmere, next door to Mazlin Park.

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YEARS OF LEADERSHIP Ann Brooks was President of Bribie Island U3A from 2004 to 2006 and again from 2009 to 2016. She is the longestserving president in the 30year history of Bribie U3A, and vice president for a further 2 years in 2017/18, and is now the Patron.

And the Australia Day Community Spirit Award goes to...

Ann Brooks! It was with great pride, and recognition by many, that Ann Brooks of Bribie Island U3A received the inaugural Australia Day Community Spirit Award from the Mayor of Moreton Bay. The Award recognises and celebrates outstanding community contributions. Ann Brooks has been recognised for her 20 years of dedicated service to the success of Bribie Island University of the Third Age (U3A) She was elected President of Bribie U3A in 2004 when there were 460 members. Thanks to her diligence and enthusiastic work, during two terms as President, membership has grown to over 2000 today. Ann successfully negotiated with the Council for the use of space in the Recreation Hall, and a subsequent extension in 2015, to create the purposebuilt U3A Centre. Ann managed the development to create a facility that met U3A’s complex operating requirements. 20

U3A COMMUNITY SERVICE U3A is now a vital resource for senior citizens of the Bribie Island area. The extensive programmes offered by the extensive network of U3As throughout the world helps the mental and physical well-being of the older section of many communities. Without U3A many senior citizens would be isolated and disengaged from society. With her career background and interest in adult education, Ann ensures the quality and standard of the 140 programmes offered at Bribie and conducts specialised courses as a Tutor herself. Bribie U3A is now one of the most successful and cost-effective of any in Australia, offering something for everyone, and nobody is excluded. During her Presidency Ann was instrumental in establishing a new U3A in Caboolture, which now has over 500 members, and later a new U3A at Beachmere where membership is already 150 members after 18 months of operation.

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In addition to all of the above, Ann has been the editor of the U3A newsletter published each term. However, during the last two years when U3A was closed due to Covid, Ann produced an 8-page newsletter every month to ensure that all members remained connected to the organisation. Many members reported that this newsletter was a lifeline for

Ann has been instrumental in managing the U3A Art and Drama performance seasons and art exhibition. Since its inception five years ago, Ann has been the convenor of the organising committee for the Masters and Apprentices annual exhibition held at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre involving over 100 artists to help them exhibit their work in a professional gallery. For Ann Brooks to receive this prestigious award is recognition of her many years of hard work and commitment to make Bribie U3A the great success it is today. It is now an essential facility for senior students, well supported and recognised by MBRC and operated entirely by volunteers that are a credit to all involved. All past and present students, volunteers and Committee members join in congratulating Ann Brooks on this welldeserved Australia Day Community Spirit Award.

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awarded Moreton Citizen of the Year By Senior Constable Jo Arthur

he Moreton Bay Regional Council have announced their Australia Day Citizen of the Year awards for 2022. We are so proud to be able to claim that the Moreton Citizen of the Year has been awarded to our very own Volunteer in Policing (VIP) Graham Gibb. Graham has been a volunteer with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for nearly nine years, clocking up over

2500 hours. Graham has been helping out the police at Bribie Island at ‘Coffee with a Cop’ and ‘Turning the Screws on Crime’ events at the local shopping centre for many years. Graham is also a part of a great team of Volunteers in Policing that we have on Bribie Island. Not only does he volunteer for QPS but he also works for the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) service at Bribie – if

you are a local boatie you have probably spoken to Graham on the radio as Graham is a proud member of the VMR crew. One of the many things that Graham does for his local community is organising the Bribie Island Emergency Services Expo each year. This event is one of the biggest of its kind in Australia and attracts over 3000 visitors to the Island. What makes it different is the live demonstrations of land and water rescues, fires and many exhibitors with great interactive displays. Organising this event takes about seven

months of the year and Graham does a fantastic job of getting everyone together and making this event bigger and better each year. Sadly we were unable to witness Graham’s award presentation due to COVID restrictions but we made sure we were there to congratulate him after the ceremony and get some great pictures. Graham, we thank you for your commitment and dedication to the Moreton community. We are proud to say that you are our colleague and friend.

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the already high tensions in the community. But would it really be that bad to move to a date that encompasses a celebration of who we are as Australians today? In 2010 Mick Dodson, Aboriginal law professor and Australian of the Year 2009, expressed his hopes for a new day. ‘90% of people are saying Australia Day should be inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. I firmly believe that someday we will choose a date that is a comprehensive and inclusive date for all Australians.’

SEEING AUSTRALIA DAY THROUGH INDIGENOUS EYES By Deeann Natividad Deeann Natividad's family ancestry lies with the Waka Waka peoples whose traditional lands are in Queensland. She’s a Regional Strategy Specialist for CoAct. Australia Day is also referred to as ‘Invasion Day’ or ‘Survival Day’ particularly by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. This is because it ‘celebrates’ a painful part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history. Australia Day celebrations have long been a hot topic at this time of the year and it only takes a quick scroll through social media posts to see how polarising this subject is too many Australians. But let’s unpack some of the myths about Australia Day and start to consider the history of the day and how this day really impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Did you know? • Captain Cook landed in Botany Cove in April 1770. In his journal, he recorded his landing on the afternoon of 22

Sunday 29 April 1770. The First Fleet arrived at Botany Bay on 20 January 1788. Neither of these dates corresponds to 26 January. • Australia Day has not always been celebrated on 26 January. It was first celebrated on 30 July in 1915 and it wasn’t until 1935 that all Australian states and territories used the name ‘Australia Day’ to mark 26 January. It was in 1994 that 26 January became a national public holiday. Too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, there is little to celebrate and it is a commemoration of a deep loss – loss of sovereign rights to their land, loss of family, loss of the right to practice their culture. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the colonisation of Australia was the beginning of massacres, loss of culture and land and the start of years of discrimination and oppression – hardly something to celebrate. You may hear people refer to 26 January as ‘Invasion Day’, ‘Day of Mourning’ or ‘Survival Day’. Aboriginal activist Michael Mansell

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believes that Australia Day celebrates ‘the coming of one race at the expense of another’. It is interesting to note that no other country in the world celebrates a day of national significance based on its colonisation. The United States does not celebrate the arrival of Christopher Columbus but instead celebrates the day it became an independent nation. New Zealand celebrates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 when representatives of the British Crown and over 500 Māori chiefs signed what is considered New Zealand’s founding document. More than a third of Australians recognise that Australia Day is no longer an appropriate day for celebrations and want a new day that includes all Australians. 56% of surveyed Australians say they don’t mind when the day occurs, challenging the notion that Australians see January 26 as sacred or untouchable. Others believe moving Australia Day would not solve anything and it would elevate one culture above the other and only serve to exacerbate

Many local Councils have attempted to adjust their Australia Day celebrations out of respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Triple-J, which used to count down the ‘Hottest 100’ songs on Australia Day, moved this program to the fourth weekend of January for the first time in 2018 because of the increasing debate around 26 January. And only last year (2020), Cricket Australia announced that it would drop the term ‘Australia Day’ from its promotions for the Big Bash League competition scheduled for the weekend before the event and simply refer to it as 26 January. Part of being culturally competent is about putting yourself in someone else’s shoes – seeing the world through their eyes. So, when next thinking about the Australia Day debate, think about how you or your family would feel if the whole country celebrated a day that was a painful reminder of wrongs done against your family. CoAct is a pioneering notfor-profit that helps people across Australia find jobs. Their vision is a community where everyone can reach their potential through meaningful employment. If you’d like to find out more, head to coact.org.au

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U3A Masters and their apprentices enjoy the fun and creativity that has led to the Exhibition on now at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

Although the study pattern has been somewhat

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interrupted over the last two 15 groups will include pencil, pen, acrylic, mixed media and watercolour, alongside silk painting. The exhibition supports the connection between BICAS

Tuesday January 25th to Sunday February 6th 2022

that artists will be tempted to

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the Bribie Island Community

2022 annual ‘Masters and

Arts Society. The Society

Apprentices’ exhibition shows

boasts more than 14 different

the value of confidence-

groups who meet weekly in the

building mentoring. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, January 25 to February 6 at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Banksia each. The Masters are U3A’s esteemed and invaluable

continue their art journey with

OPEN 7 DAYS 9AM - 2PM

U3A Masters and Apprentices at Bribie Community Arts Centre (B.I.C.A.S.) AT 151 Sunderland Dve, Banksia Beach from

25th Jan to 6th Feb 2022 (9am - 4pm each day except Mondays (closed), Sunday 9am- 1pm).

studios there. The Centre is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 9am to 4pm; from 9am to 1pm on Sundays.

WANDER through the gallery to trace the art journeys our volunteer tutors,

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ARE YOU EXERCISING YOUR creativity? ALL TOO OFTEN PEOPLE OUTGROW THEIR IMAGINATION AS ADULTHOOD APPROACHES DUE TO AN ENCROACHING SENSE OF SELF-DOUBT OR AN INGRAINED BELIEF THAT IT’S AN IMPRACTICAL PURSUIT. CREATIVITY INSPIRES HAPPINESS AND A DESIRE TO SHARE THAT WITH OTHERS. BENEFITS OF CREATIVITY Creativity is Multidisciplinary Not only can you practice creativity through many different mediums, its benefits are applicable to almost all professions. Creativity allows you to express yourself Creativity allows selfdiscovery, as well as the opportunity to share a hidden side of ourselves. Creativity promotes thinking and problem-solving From technical details of outlining to the challenge of creating, problem-solving is a required component of the creative process.

Creativity reduces stress and anxiety

People usually pursue creative projects because they enjoy the process or the outcome. The act of creating inspires a sense of contentment. Creativity allows you to enter your happy zone and have fun Creativity is really another form of play, and play is universally important to each individual’s sense of joy and well-being. Creativity gives you a sense of purpose Artists often identify by those words whether they make money at their craft or not. Their creative method is their way of processing the world and a way of describing who they are. Creativity can lead to feelings of accomplishment and pride The combination of brainstorming, the technical process, and a finished process is often the perfect recipe for personal satisfaction. Creativity can link you to others with the same passion Art is important because it fosters a sense of connection and understanding of what it means to be human. A creative

HEALTH, WEALTH & COMMUNITY focus can help you find your community and feel less alone in the world. Creativity improves your ability to focus The act of creating requires dedication and commitment, not only to each individual project but to the craft itself. Creativity promotes risktaking and iteration Creativity requires courage, confidence, and the willingness to fail and try again. Creativity is a prerequisite for innovation Every advancement known to mankind started with a new idea, and new ideas are inspired by imagination and creativity. Creativity encourages us to be lifelong learners Creativity requires the humbleness to know that there’s always room for improvement and a commitment to continue challenging your ideas and ability until new growth occurs. Looking to satisfy some or all these needs? Why not come and join us at the next “Mosaic’s for Beginners?” Next classes commence at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on the 1st of February, which will run for 7 weeks, from 9.45am - 12.15pm pm or 6pm - 8.30pm. Have any questions? I can be contacted on 0405 361 882 or

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It’s the little things….

When my mum was cleaning out her house over 23 years ago to sell it, I wasn't very sympathetic over her attachments to things. I would go over on weekends to help her and we would go through things, things for a yard sale, things to donate, things to throw away. I would usually get upset over how long it was taking her to decide. For instance, we were going through kitchen cabinets and she spent 20 minutes looking at an iron kettle with a lid. Finally, I said, “Mom, at this rate, it is going to take us another 2 years.” She told me that her mother used to make meals in that kettle and leave them at doorsteps of neighbours during the depression, mum would deliver them, and then they would reappear back to her with an apron, or a wood carving, something in return for the meal. I realized that everything that my mom was going through was really a reliving of her life. If you are reading this and are under the age of 60, you won't get it. You haven't lived long enough. Most of you have not had to move your parents into a nursing home or emptied their home. You haven't lived long enough to realize that the hours you spend picking out the right cabinets, or the perfect tile will not be what matters in the later years. It will be the handmade toothbrush holder or a picture that

you got on vacation. So, if your parents are downsizing, moving to smaller places, or selling a home, give your mum and even your dad a break. Those things that you don't understand why they can’t just pitch, and why you think you know what needs to be tossed or saved, give them a little time to make their decisions. They are saying goodbye to their past and realizing that they are getting ready for their end of life, while you are beginning your life. As I have been going through things, it's amazing just how hard it is to get rid of objects. But, life goes on, and you realize they are just things, but sometimes things comfort us. So give your parents or grandparents a break. Listen to their stories, because in 40 years, when you are going through those boxes and the memories come back, it will be hard to get rid of those plastic champagne flutes that you and your late husband used at a New Year’s party 40 years ago. You will think nothing of the tile or the light fixtures that were so important then. As happy as they are for you, and as much as they love you, you just don't have a clue until it happens to you and then you will remember how you rushed them, and it will make you sad, especially if they are already gone and you can't say I’m sorry, I didn’t get it.

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MORE ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING power of attorney

If you are over, eighteen making a Power of Attorney makes good sense as anyone, young or old, can lose capacity to make decisions at some time in the future. By preparing a Power of Attorney, your nominated attorney/s – you may have more than one, will have the legal authority to look after your financial and legal affairs if you are unable to do so yourself.

There are two types of Power of Attorney – general and enduring. A general Power of Attorney is used to restrict the use of the power to a specific event or time frame, such as for an overseas trip. An enduring Power of Attorney remains in place until you die unless you revoke it, change your marital situation, or have another change in circumstances (such as your attorney withdraws. There is also a medical Power of Attorney that is restricted to medical/ health decisions. This will be discussed in a later article about Advance Health Directives The person or person/s you appoint as your attorney need to be people that you have complete trust in as they can take control of your affairs and make

decisions for their own benefit rather than yours. Once an enduring Power of Attorney document is completed, the appointed attorney/s can use the document as they wish. I have assisted several clients where a Power of Attorney has been misused. There is no national register of power attorneys so no way for a bank or other service provider to check whether a Power of Attorney has been revoked. If you suspect that your Power of Attorney is being misused, seek legal assistance to revoke it and advise all relevant financial institutions and other service providers that the power has been revoked. It may also be necessary to lodge a caveat with the Registrar of Titles to stop transfers of

property. If you suspect that a Power of Attorney for a friend or relative is being misused, contact the Public Guardian for advice-.publicguardian. qld.gov.au Given the important issues to be considered when making a Power of Attorney and the problems that may arise if the document is misused, it is best to have your solicitor prepare the document. For further information check the Public Trustee Website pt.qld. gov.au.. Peter Dallimore is a qualified and registered financial counsellor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre. His services are free. Call 3408 8440 for a face-toface appointment or contact him by email bincfc@gmail.com

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TAX TIPS.... How do I pay less tax? This a common question we get asked. The answer is, in many (but not all) cases: Make personal contributions to your Superannuation Fund.

A tax concession is allowed, for the amount of personal contributions you make, as long as the combination of your employer contributions, salary sacrificed contributions and personal contributions do not exceed $27,500 for the current financial year. There are a few other rules too. If you are eligible, and you intend to claim, you need to lodge a “Notice of Intent to claim a tax deduction” form, to your Superannuation Fund, before your funds cut-off date. You also need an Acknowledgment letter from your Superannuation Fund confirming the amount you are claiming. The benefits of claiming personal contributions to your super fund as a tax deduction will depend on your taxable income. Contact us to explore this, or any other tax saving strategy. Noelene Lake and Angela Douglas

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Apple & Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

Apples, cut into batons* 650g trimmed fresh green beans 450g shiitake mushrooms, cut into approximately 3cm pieces (washed and dried ahead of time) 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 tsp kosher salt 20 turns fresh cracked pepper 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp sherry vinegar 2 cups lightly chopped pecans

Method 1. Start by slicing the apple into approximately 5mm slices and then slice those again into 5mm pieces. Think of the cut as if you were cutting the apple into the size of a French fries. 2. Heat a large pot of salted water (should taste like the ocean) to a boil. Meanwhile, set up an ice bath - a large strainer that fits into a larger pot or bowl filled with ice water (more ice than water). 3. Once boiling, drop the green beans into the pot and stir. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until just tender, but still has some crunch. The colour should still be bright green.

4. Immediately drain the beans from the water into a strainer and dunk the strainer into the ice water. Let cool completely. 5. Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over high heat. Add mushrooms (make sure mushrooms have had plenty of time to dry after washing or else will leach out water into the oil and make soggy) and sauté until tender. 6. Add apple batons to the mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes. Stirring occasionally. 7. Stir in garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.

8. Sprinkle flour over top of the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute longer. 9. Add beef broth and cream of mushroom soup, bring to a boil, and stir frequently. 10. Turn off heat and stir in salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sherry vinegar. 11. Toss mixture with the green beans and then spread evenly into a 9x13 baking dish. 12. Top with the chopped pecans and bake in a 180 degree oven until hot throughout

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Managing Food Cravings: Food cravings are very common today, and several factors are to be blamed. It is that irresistible desire to eat specific food that is hard to ignore. The worst part is that you often chomp on nutrient-less food filled with empty calories and can harm your health. Well, if you can relate to all this, it is okay. You are not alone.

Eat a Lot of Healthy Food

No one’s asking you to stuff yourself, but it is a good idea to fill yourself with nutritious and healthy food more often. Hunger and lack of nutrients lead to more cravings. Therefore, you need to follow a routine. Snacking between meals shows that you did not eat a healthy and hearty meal before. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds are fibrous and heavy on the stomach but healthy. Eating more protein also helps, as it keeps you full and stops

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carvings after meals. Therefore, you should eat chicken, fish, cottage cheese, and eggs to pack a punch. Additionally, proteins also help the body heal and renew, as they are the inherent building blocks of the body. Fats and carbohydrates are also high on the list of healthy and fulfilling macronutrients. However, you should always go for unrefined carbohydrates. When it comes to fats, most people will ask you to stay away from them. However, they are an essential nutrient that you will find in nuts, seeds, chis seeds, and fatty fish. Avocados are also great for your hunger pangs.

Reduce Stress

You must have noticed that you feel hungrier when stressed or sad. Well, you are not alone in this. The chemical called cortisol is to be blamed here. You should know how it works. Stress

decreases the appetite, and that is when the body release cortisol. The cortisol in the blood increases the appetite and leads to overeating. The cravings are mostly centred around sugars and fats. Therefore, it is crucial to identify your stress triggers and minimize them.

Sleep Well

If you have noticed food cravings at night, you already have the answer to why you stay awake. The longer you stay awake at night, the more food cravings you have. A lack of sleep sends certain signals to the brain that increase the will to have more tasty food and calorie-rich food. It is more of a psychological feeling. Moreover, excessive worrying and sleep deprivation leads to chronic conditions like diabetes.

Do Not Go Out Hungry

Grocery stores and departmental stores are the worst places for

diet-watchers. Thus, you should never go there hungry, lest you pick up a packet of chips and start chomping. These places stock the unhealthiest food. Furthermore, you will find them displayed at eye level to catch your attention. So make it a point to have a good meal or a healthy snack before heading there. Keep Yourself Busy It is possible that you may not be able to follow all the above. Hence, keep your mouth busy by chewing gum. This will also distract your mind from hunger pangs. Additionally, you might also keep yourself busy by concentrating on work that lay unfinished. Changing your routine can have huge repercussions on your cravings, too, so you must adopt healthy practices. These are a few ways to manage your food cravings and stay fit. Think out of the box, and more ideas will spring in.

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ACCORDING TO MCLEAN, "AMERICAN PIE" WAS ORIGINALLY INSPIRED BY THE DEATH OF BUDDY HOLLY. "I LOVED HIS MUSIC," HE TOLD SONGFACTS. "WHEN THAT WHOLE CRASH HAPPENED, IT WAS A REAL ACHE IN MY HEART. SO, I ENDED UP BRINGING BACK ALL THOSE MEMORIES OF 1959 AND THE THINGS THAT HAPPENED LATER."

out (singing), 'Long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile.' I thought, Whoa, what's that? And then the day the music died, it just came out. And I said, Oh that is such a great idea. And so that's all I had. And then I thought, I can't have another slow song on this record. I've got to speed this up. I came up with this chorus, crazy chorus. And then one time about a month later I just woke up and wrote the other five verses. Because I realized what it was, I knew what I had. And basically, all I had to do was speed up the slow verse with the chorus and then slow down the last verse so it was like the first verse, and then tell the story, which was a dream. It is from all these fantasies, all these memories that I made personal. Buddy Holly's death to me

"The Day The Music Died" is February 3, 1959, when Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed in a plane crash after a concert. McLean wrote the

AMERICAN PIE song from his memories of the event ("Dedicated to Buddy Holly" was printed on the back of the album cover). McLean was a 13-year-old paperboy in New Rochelle, New York when Holly died. He learned about the plane crash when he cut into his stack of papers and saw the lead story. · When he was a guest on the UK show Songbook, McLean talked about how he composed this song. "For some reason, I wanted to write a big song about America and about politics, but I wanted to do it in a different way," he said. "As I was fiddling around, I started singing this thing about the Buddy Holly crash, the thing that came 32

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was a personal tragedy. As a child, I had no idea that nobody else felt that way much. I mean, I went to school and mentioned it and they said, 'So what?' So I carried this yearning and longing, if you will, this weird sadness that would overtake me when I would look at this album, The Buddy Holly Story, because that was my last Buddy record before he passed away." ·McLean admits that this song is about Buddy Holly, but with a few exceptions, has never said what the lyrics are about, preferring to let listeners interpret them on their own. Speaking with Songfacts, he did explain the lyrics in the last verse, where he quietly sings:

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And the three men I admire most The Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost They caught the last train for the coast The day the music died McLean wasn't sure how to end the song, so he let the lyrics he wrote lead him to the conclusion. "The song led to the ending, which was almost quiet," he said. "The Gods from the Bible even jumped on the train and went to California, which of course is a garden of sin." On his website, McLean explained why he doesn't talk about the specific lyrics: "I'm very proud of the song. It is biographical in nature and I don't think anyone has ever picked up on that. The song starts off with my memories of the death of Buddy Holly. But it moves on to describe America as I was seeing it and how I was fantasizing it

By Don Mclean might become, so it's part reality and part fantasy but I'm always in the song as a witness or as even the subject sometimes in some of the verses. You know how when you dream something you can see something change into something else and its illogical when you examine it in the morning but when you're dreaming it seems perfectly logical. So it's perfectly okay for me to talk about being in the gym and seeing this girl dancing with someone else and suddenly have this become this other thing that this verse becomes and moving on just like that. That's why I've never analysed the lyrics to the song. They're beyond analysis. They're poetry.

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hope the festive season went without mishap and your choices in wine were in keeping with the food you enjoyed, this was probably the quietest holiday we have had in some years as most of our chums were away however this didn’t stop the turkey and ham making an appearance. Let’s revisit South Australia which is still the most important region in Australia for producing wines to suit every budget from cheap inexpensive wines from the Riverland region to premium wines from The Coonawarra, Barossa Valley McLaren Vale and The Clare Valley.

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In the last issue, I mentioned the wines of Claymore from The Clare Valley region and their musical names so it was very pleasing to find The Joshua Tree Riesling on the wine list at The Surf Club if you are having any of the seafood dishes at The Club including the oysters you will not find a better match than The Joshua Tree Riesling.

The McLaren Vale and surrounds stretching down to Goolwa is a region that produces outstanding wines and one with which I have been involved with for many years. Wines I have represented include Richard Hamilton, Woodstock, Scarpantoni, Andrew Garrett Wines, Ballast Stone Estate and Warren Randall wines. I found Warren Randall at his winery Tinlin's which is likely one you have never heard of, yet this modest enterprise was the stepping stone to becoming the largest independent landowner in the McLaren Vale region for producing premium wine grapes. I came across Tinlin's down a cul-de-sac of a dirt road, a rather large shed with a smallish office come cellar door and a house come office. Initially, I was tempted to turn around and mosey back to the main road but www.thebribieislander.com.au

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something intrigued me so I went into the office and met one of the most dynamic, charismatic characters I have met in my time in the industry. Warren Randall is one of those guys who cannot stop, he is enthusiastic to the nth degree and we hit it off straight away, unfortunately, what he was trying to sell at that moment with endearing Australiana labels just wasn’t what the market wanted at that time. Tinlins is a magnificent cash cow, the public line up daily with their flagons and plastic containers and gets them filled up for a very reasonable price and other wineries buy bulk highquality wine to add to their own production. This set-up has led to Warren buying a number of vineyards in the region and becoming the region’s largest vigneron. His office is now at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa Valley where he became the majority shareholder in 2103 and has now turned the clock back rebuilding the run down winery back to its former glory, not only as a winery but with a six-star hotel in the plans appropriately named Hotel Oscar Seppeltsfield which will join the function centre and tourist centre. His company now owns about 3500 hectares of premium red wine vineyards in South Australia a region that produces around half of Australia’s total wine production and 80% of its premium wine. The Randall group would have been hard hit by the recent stoush with China after having opened a wine chateau there in 2017 in a joint venture with the Minquan Jiuding Wine Company which was the first to have a part ownership stake by an Australian winemaker, however, having known Warren I am sure he is well situated to attack the

U.K. and American markets to offset the Chinese problem which had just finished 2019 buying a record 1.2 billion dollars’ worth of Australian wine. For information on the excellent range of Seppeltsfield products, especially the fortified wines which used to be under the Seppelts label including the famous Para Port visit the excellent Seppeltsfield website, I remember visiting the vineyard many years ago and in the fortified barrel room, all the generations of The Seppelt Family winemakers were remembered with their names around the room and today the group employs Charlie Seppelt a fifthgeneration Seppelt family winemaker. The Seppelt Brand was retained by Treasury Wines Estate which is the reason The Randall Wine Group established the Seppeltsfield range of wine products, their web. There are several liquor outlets in Queensland that stock the Seppeltsfield wines, The Wine Emporium in The Fortitude Valley, The Flash Bottle Shop, Victoria and Montague Bottle Shop, The Craft Wine Store, SW 1 Bottle Shop, Crosby Road Wine and Ales, Cellarbrations Nambour, Hotel West End Brisbane and The Great Northern Hotel. Cheers, Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au Wine and Doctors go hand in hand here in Australia, Dr Penfold, Doctor Angove and Dr Lindeman for instance. Dr Osler puts his very considerable reputation on the line. Beverage wine is our most valuable medicinal agent and is the milk of old age. From the holy book The Talmud Wine is at the head of all medicines, where wine is lacking, drugs are necessary.

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Bribie Island BICA Markets

The Bribie Island BICA Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree, the 3rd Sunday of each month from 6am -12pm

Bribie Rotary Markets The Rotary Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree on the second Sunday of each month from 6.30am – 12 noon

Queensland Cancer Council Markets The Cancer Council Markets are held at Brennan Park, Bongaree on the first Sunday of each month from 7am to 12 noon.

The Sylvan Beach Munch Markets (Farmers Market) The Munch Markets are held in the park opposite the Bribie Island Hotel on the 1st Saturday of each month from 9am to 2pm

The Bribie Lions Club Markets The Bribie Lions Club Markets are held at Tintookie Park, Woorim on every second Saturday of each month from 8 am to 12 noon

The Bribie Island Comm Plant Nursery The BribieIsland Community Plant Nursery is open from 8 am to 12 pm on weekdays and from 8 am to 12 pm on the first Saturday of every month.

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To Vax Or Not To Vax ... Part 2 By Anne Matthews

y article in the last edition of The Bribie Islander certainly generated some very interesting discussions. Several people expressed the opinion that anti-vaxxers shouldn’t go to the hospital if they develop COVID or if they are treated in hospital they should have to pay for their treatment. Some argued we all have a right to do as we please – without regard to others. While others argued we all must have the vax – for the good of all. What should a compassionate society do? Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath and are required to treat the sick to the best of their ability. So they cannot turn a patient away or ask them to pay because they chose not to have a vaccination. Just as they can’t send a smoker away for having cancer, or an obese person for contracting a disease due to their weight. Readers may also have noticed that when posting an article like mine on Facebook, Facebook now put a message at the bottom of the post stating: “COVID-19 vaccinations go through many tests for effectiveness and safety and are then monitored closely. Source: World Health Organisation”. This message is then linked to a Government site that gives upto-date factual information. The spread of misinformation about COVID, and vaccinations, is fermenting so much unrest, fear and uncertainty in our communities. It has resulted in vaccination itself becoming a very polarising issue. So many people are believing and repeat the false information they read on social media – promoted by people who have no qualifications in any medical field. I wonder if people are aware that many social media

comments are generated by internet ‘bots. Bots (short for robots) are software applications that run automated simple repetitive tasks and can do this much faster than humans. One person can therefore produce thousands of ‘posts’ that appear genuine but all originate from one source. The gullible read them and believe that ‘so many people can’t be wrong’.

After all – it’s there on their computer. A recent example of ‘bot comments was from Dr StokesParish, a Gold Coast nurse and medical educator, who posted a photo of her six-year-old daughter on Twitter after she had her COVID vaccination. The tweet attracted hundreds of comments calling her an irresponsible mother, suggesting that her daughter should be taken into child custody and that she was ‘treating her daughter like cattle’. Dr Stokes-Parish had to spend a day deleting the comments and found that many of these bullying/trolling responses were from ‘bots. Dr Stokes-Parish reported the trolling to Twitter who responded by saying the comments did not ‘violate any terms and conditions’. Her response to this was ‘For me, that just highlights that, once again, the technology companies aren't really doing enough to prevent bullying and to prevent the sharing of false information’. Another person put up a parody account advising that her dog had caught the virus and had to be put down. The furore (i.e. threats and nasty comments) caused by this ‘parody’ was staggering. People believed it to be true because it was on social media. A further example of

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misinformation is a 12 January 2022 Facebook post that has been shared and liked by several hundred people. The post ‘claims’ that a five-year-old Sydney child died one hour after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. This post is being widely spread with a message urging people to share the information. I can find no evidence of a child dying an hour after vaccination but did find that in NSW a child under five died with COVID-19 – becoming the youngest person within the state to die with the virus. NSW Chief Officer Kerry Chant said the child, from southwestern Sydney, had significant underlying health conditions and died at home. If this type of trolling and spreading of misinformation continues it will create more uncertainty and people may hesitate before having a booster. This hesitation is already occurring despite the fact that statistics from Health authorities in Australia and overseas are showing that vaccines are working. For example on 17 January 2022, Queensland Chief Health Officer, Dr John Gerrard, said that unvaccinated people were 24 times more likely to end up in the ICU than people who are triple vaccinated. And preliminary data from Israel's Sheba Medical Center indicate a significant antibody boost in those given the fourth shot. Another sad fact that is emerging from the pandemic is that COVID-19 is becoming a disease of the poor and uneducated. In Sydney, the pandemic has disproportionately affected those living in the west and south-west, which is home to the lower-income and most culturally-diverse

communities. Similarly in Melbourne, nine highdensity public housing towers with a large population of migrants were placed in hard lockdown. And, it is these people who perform so many of our essential services and are unable to work from home. Even the QR code registration has caused a division in our communities because many do not have access to an up-to-date phone to scan in to enter a venue or shop. But all shops do offer a manual system – so just ask. The trolls argue this registration is an infringement on our civil liberties – without any supporting data or facts. ‘Trolls’ never quote links to facts. Volken Bozkır, President of the United Nations General Assembly, perhaps said it best when he said ‘during this pandemic, the most vulnerable have been the hardest hit ... We must increase our resilience. We must work together and take an integrated approach to health, hunger, climate, and equity crisis — no one is safe from COVID-19 until everyone is safe’. The answer – do not believe what you read on social media or hear repeated in casual conversations – check the facts and check with a reliable source – for example, the Federal Government’s Health site. Do not let the fear mongers and trolls destroy you or your way of life.

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A FAMILY Holiday in the RAIN By: Elaine Lutton

It might possibly have escaped your notice, but the weather of late has been a little, shall we say, inclement. Added to this, the advent of the “plague”, has done nothing to further encourage the local tourist industry.

My family, here on a visit from Melbourne, has allowed nothing to interfere with their enjoyment of Bribie. I can only stand in awe of their resilience. My son, at this very moment, is playing golf in the rain, whilst my daughter in law has taken my granddaughters to the Aquatic Centre which appears to be heated to a temperature suitable for the boiling of crabs. And all of this, after a morning spent fishing, catching no fewer than five fish, squire, bream and butter bream. I can assure you that due to the tender hearts of my granddaughters, no fish were actually harmed, the entire operation becoming a tag and release procedure, accompanied with exhortations by the girls to the fish to find their mothers as speedily as possible in case of a change of mind by their father. Only the butter bream spent any time in the recovery pool, we think he may have been sulking, and preparing a tale for his parents of the piscine abuse he had so recently undergone. Eventually he, too, left for the ocean awaiting him.

The Berage has been well-used, what a good idea that was. My son insisted that I keep my own bedroom, which was much appreciated. My daughter-inlaw has got into My Gov and now I look like an old lady savvy with all aspects of modern technology, not entirely true, but good enough to fool those peculiar crosswords that want you to check-in and show a green tick next to your name. My son and his wife have been complaining about the heat and humidity, which I find almost humorous, as complaints along that nature used to be my prerogative! Now, it appears, I have become acclimatised to the Queensland climate. I wish Don were here to appreciate the miracle. I have put my son and daughter-in-law in the room with the double bed, but even with a fan, they still find it stuffy. At least we have the air conditioner to keep us cool, and me, almost a little chilly. Last night we found that the youngest of my granddaughters had found a new use for Ferrari. She discovered that his seat was very comfortable and that his handlebars made an excellent iPad rest. And there she was, ensconced with ear-pads, almost asleep in the arms of my Latin Lover, being lulled to sleep. I think we should have left her, as she is known for being reluctant to enter the Land of Nod. However, she woke when she heard us and was distressingly soon her usual bouncy self. The day had been given over to beach activities, totally regardless of the wet weather. Whilst Simon and Bill are playing golf, Tamara and my

Arrival grandson, Joey, are visiting, and we are enjoying one of our rare family gettogethers. We intend to go out to dinner at the Jetty tonight, which will be lovely. On Sunday Simon and his family will be making their way to Noosa, where they will continue their holiday and I will be left with many fond memories of their visit. Issue 158 Jan 28 2022 37

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A VERY DIFFERENT LIFE 100 years after settlement Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

As Australia Day passed, we were reminded of First Fleet convicts who arrived to establish a new colony in 1788. At that time, 750,000 aboriginal people were here and had occupied this continent for tens of thousands of years. One hundred years later, in 1888, there were 3 million “New” Australians, and only 120,000 original ones. This article is about aspects of Australian life in 1888, which were so very different from today. I hope this will encourage families to talk about these things, about how fortunate we are now, and how they would cope today.

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tuberculosis, Smallpox, Measles, Polio, and Scarlet Fever. Some extraordinary treatments were offered by Quacks and some families had a regular spoonful of treacle or yeast from the

brewery, or nasty tasting liquid, usually from coloured bottles. Gradually the connection between disease and germs was linked to contaminated water, and vaccinations were progressively developed for most virus infections.

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FAMILY LIFE Clear roles were expected for each family member. Fathers were breadwinners providing for family needs, masters of the home, and expected to be stern but affectionate towards

wives and children. Mothers were devoted to the comfort of husbands and children, keeping homes spotless and serving meals on time. Children respected their parents and were polite to all adults. Boys were to be brave and honest little gentlemen, and girls well

mannered with good home skills. All children from age 6 to 12 were supposed to go to school, often having to walk long distances, and all were required to write only with their right hand.

Seaside visits were popular, although men and women were not permitted to swim together until the early 1900s. Bathing costumes covered the body from neck to knee and were very heavy when wet. Some used bathing machines, wooden boxes on wheels,

REGULAR FEATURES pulled to the water edge by horses, as in the main photo. Adults and children had to be good at amusing themselves, playing musical instruments and everyone sang. Children had few toys, usually handmade, and bowled hoops and played Jacks with sheep knucklebones. Girls made Dolls of wooden clothes pegs they painted and dressed. There was no sports equipment for children, even at school, so they improvised.

carts, and special items were available in mail-order catalogues. Meat was eaten every day, sometimes two or three times, usually boiled or roasted mutton, beef, rabbit or pork. Keeping food cool and fresh was a problem and a Coolgardie Safe, a hanging canvas cupboard covered in wet cloth, was used.

CLOTHES Adults and children had few clothes but had a Sunday best outfit worn to church, or visiting relatives, which was taken off immediately afterwards. City men wore stiff top hats, bowler or straw hats, and cloth and felt hats in the country. Men wore suit coats, even on hot days, and if the jacket was removed, waistcoats were kept on so braces holding up trousers were rarely seen. Fashionable women wore hats, trimmed with bows and feathers, whole birds, or imitation fruit and flowers. Dresses were usually elaborate with tight-fitting front bustle, and metres of material gathered below the waist and at the back. Hems were almost to the ground, showing a glimpse of lace-up shoes or snug-fitting button-up boots. Ladies wore tight stays or corsets to achieve hourglass figures, and other items of underwear trimmed with frills and lace. Emily Coungeau was a very fashionable lady, who was later an early resident of Bribie Island, pictured here in 1892.

SHOPPING People did not shop so frequently, and much was homemade and home-grown. Grocery goods were sold by weight, in a paper bag, and little was pre-packaged. Peddlers sold some things door to door, by horse-drawn

HOUSEWORK Cleaning was done every day except Sunday. Monday was washing day, done outside on washboard with soaking copper pots, and soap in blocks shaved off with a knife, with washing squeezed dry in a mangle, before hanging on a line propped up with a forked stick. Almost everything had to be ironed, with heavy flat irons filled with hot coals or heated on the stove. Families battled against many house pests, as well as dirt, dust, soot, bed bugs, fleas, flies and mosquitos. Newspaper was cut up for toilet paper, lamps were cleaned, water carted, firewood chopped and chooks fed. Grates and ovens were regularly cleaned and blackened, and tea leaves were sprinkled on floors to keep the dust down before sweeping.

COMMUNICATION Explorers had crossed Australia from South to North in the 1860s and East to West in the

1870s, and by 1872 the overland Telegraph revolutionised communication connecting Australian cities so that news could be telegraphed from London to Australia in less than 20 hours. Personal communication was by letter, although a few early telephones were in use in some city offices by 1890s.

HOW WOULD TODAYS GENERATION COPE? TALK ABOUT THIS OVER DRINKS OR DINNER.

MORE BRIBIE HISTORY The next Historical Society meeting will be on Wednesday 9th February at 6;30 pm at the RSL Club. The guest speaker is Ron Gillinder from Glasshouse Mountains, and visitors are welcome on request. You can see much more on our new Web Site Bribiehistoricalsociety. org.au our Blog Site http:// bribieislandhistory.blogspot. com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail. com Issue 158 Jan 28 2022 39

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The Birth of Modern Australia EPISODE 2-

Getting There

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n early January 1787, a normally calm and controlled Captain Arthur Phillip couldn’t keep still. He paced about, excited and nervous at the same time. He had just received his official orders, including his formal appointment as commodore of a fleet, to be known as, “The First Fleet”. He read and re-read the details of his assignment to transport convicts and soldiers to establish a colony at Botany Bay. Upon arriving there, he was authorised to assume the powers of Captain General and Governor of the new colony. He was to establish a subsidiary colony on Norfolk Island, to take advantage of that island's native flax and timber for naval purposes. He was to start a whole new country. Phillip immersed himself enthusiastically in preparations for the sailing of the expedition, and the planning of the actual settlement. From January until May 1787, his demands on the civil service for ships, charts, tents, tools, cooking implements, food stores, medicines, and building supplies had them scrambling. They were inundated daily with more and more requisitions. If they failed to supply or were tardy, they had an angry Phillip fronting them, demanding action. No one could give him expected convict numbers. His activities had them reeling with his grasp of administrative detail, and the degree of foresight he exhibited, confirming the wisdom of Lord Sydney’s choice. In many of his memos to Lord Sydney he showed himself anxious to encourage free settlers to migrate, presenting plans for their reception. He urged the extension of British law for their protection and resolved to insulate them from the contamination of convicts. “As I would not wish convicts to lay the foundation of an Empire”, he observed, “I think they should ever remain separated from the garrison and other settlers that may come from Europe, even after their sentences were completed”. How wrong this proved to be. In contrast to his superiors, he displayed an awareness of the countless problems inevitably involved in transplanting Englishmen to a little-known land on the far side of the globe. Besides offering practical advice, Phillip also expressed some of the principles that were intended to guide his conduct. He proposed to treat the Aborigines kindly and to establish harmonious relations with them. He resolved to try to reform

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the convicts, while maintaining discipline. By the beginning of February, Phillip’s detailed plans were being actioned. He took command of the 20-gun HMS Sirius to be his flagship of the fleet. He was also assigned the armed tender HMS Supply under command of Lieutenant Henry Ball to join his expedition. At Phillip’s request, Captain John Hunter was appointed as second captain to Sirius to command in his absence. To complete his fleet, five convict transports and three stores ships were contracted and gathered at Spithead, Portsmouth. Over the next few months, convicts began to arrive and were loaded onto the transports, while food supplies and animals were loaded onto the stores ships. From mid-March convicts began to die on the anchored transports. Phillip inspected the ships and was disgusted at the filthy conditions of the transports, previously used for slave trading. He organised the temporary unloading of the convicts onto barges while the ships were cleaned, smoked, and fumigated. By April, convicts kept arriving until Arthur realised that the transports were now overcrowded. He demanded, then received, a ninth chartered ship that was added to the fleet. To his disappointment and dismay, his plea to take skilled tradesmen on the voyage had been rejected. This rejection eventually caused immense problems in the establishment of the colony. Despite demanding urgency from bureaucrats, delays continued. He became concerned that some supplies would deteriorate before arrival and decided it would be prudent to requisition food and some other supplies enroute. By 13th May 1787, Phillip was satisfied that he was ready to go. Without fanfare or official farewell, he led his fleet out and headed south. His command of eleven vessels carried 548 male and 188 female convicts, and 17 children, as well as 277 sailors, soldiers, and family members. Despite his excitement, he felt the heavy burden of responsibility for the future of the 1030 people heading off to a new life in an unknown land. After two months of sailing through appalling weather, to the great relief of all passengers, the fleet anchored at the Portuguese port of Rio de Janeiro. Scurvy had already broken out among the convicts and officers. Phillip purchased copious quantities of fresh oranges and other fruits to distribute to the fleet. He also bought

REGULAR FEATURES 65,000 litres of rum and a variety of plants for cultivation in the new colony. After a month of loading supplies, the fleet headed back across the Atlantic to the Cape of Good Hope. Forty days later the fleet anchored in the Dutch port of Table Bay to an unfriendly reception. The Dutch authorities were initially surly and uncooperative. But money always wins. As soon as the locals realised the volumes of supplies being requisitioned, smiles replaced scowls. Over the next month fresh food and plants were purchased and loaded aboard the fleet. As well, two bulls, seven cows, one stallion, three mares, 44 sheep, 32 pigs, four goats and "a very large quantity of poultry of every kind” was purchased.

On 13th November, the fleet left Table Bay for the longest leg of the journey via the South of Tasmania. On the 25th of November Phillip boarded Supply and took the three fastest ships ahead in an attempt to reach Botany Bay well in advance of the bulk of the fleet, to lay the foundations of the colony before the others arrived. He should have known that if you want to make God laugh, make a plan. On 18th January, after the most difficult sailing of the whole voyage, Supply anchored in Botany Bay. The next day the other fast ships, Alexander, Scarborough, and Friendship also reached Botany Bay. Phillip ordered their Captains to stand fast and await further instructions. He told his trusted friend Gidley King to assemble a small expedition team to accompany him ashore with at least two days supplies and camping gear to explore

the land for the best sites to establish their colony. At the same time he assigned the captains of the remaining ships to explore the Bay and mark any reefs and suitable mooring points. Excited with anticipation, Phillip and King landed on shore and began a detailed examination of the land interior to the bay. On the evening of the second day, a now deeply disappointed Phillip returned to Supply. Early on the morning of the next day, Phillip was surprised to hear the calls from the lookouts heralding the arrival of Sirius along with the remaining six ships. Captain John Hunter had escorted the remaining transports safely into Botany Bay, completing the First Fleets

arrival after a voyage that had lasted eight months, and claimed the lives of 30 men. As soon as the fleet had anchored safely, Phillip called a meeting of all Captains. Those who had surveyed the Bay all made negative reports, explicitly stating the unsuitability of the Bay as a major port for a burgeoning colony. They stated that the bay was ridden with shoals and reefs, and the depth was overall too shallow. Phillip reported his own disappointment. It was agreed by all that Botany Bay was not the site to launch a new colony. Phillip dismissed the men and told them to standby for further instructions. Phillip studied Cook’s 1770 chart and noted an unexplored bay entrance about 12 kilometres to the North that Cook had named Port Jackson. He ordered John Hunter to organise a small expedition party to take him up the coast

to explore the possibility that this opening could be suitable as an alternative site. At this stage, Phillip was desperately aware of the thousand souls still confined in their ships and were anxious to go ashore. He ordered John Hunter to have an exploratory party of small boats to be ready at first light the next day, provisioned for a week’s expedition. Early the next morning of the 21st January, Phillip and his party departed the Bay in three small boats and rowed north while Phillip tracked their progress on Cook’s chart. About mid-morning Phillip was pleased to spot an opening up ahead which he believed was the bay Cook had named Port Jackson. With little anticipation the small fleet turned west between the now famous heads. Suddenly the full extent of the bay struck Phillip and Hunter. They both rose up in the bow of the boat in stunned awe. As the day unfolded, Phillip knew he had hit the jackpot. Port Jackson was indeed an excellent site for a colony with sheltered anchorages, fresh water, and fertile soil. Phillip's impressions of the harbour were recorded in a letter he later sent to England, "..the finest harbour in the world, in which a thousand sail of the line may ride in the most perfect security ...". After two days exploration, the excited party returned to Botany Bay. A buoyant Phillip immediately called another meeting of all ship’s captains, briefing them at his delight on the discovery of Port Jackson, and issued orders for them to prepare to abandon Botany Bay. On 26th January, Arthur Phillip on Supply, arrived in Sydney Cove before the rest of the fleet, and conducted a small ceremony on what would become Australia day. On the 27th, as Captain John Hunter was escorting the remaining First Fleet ships out of Botany Bay, French Captain La Pérouse was sailing in with two ships, Boussole and Astrolabe. Hunter received La Pérouse courteously and offered him any assistance he might need. La Pérouse said he was far better provisioned than the British and perhaps he could help them. Apparently

neither offer was accepted. In the evening, Phillip welcomed the rest of the fleet to Port Jackson. The next day, unloading the fleet, clearing land and pitching tents for the 1000 settlers began in earnest. At a meeting of his ships’ Captains and Military officers, Phillip formally named Sydney Cove in honour of Lord Sydney and decreed that the settlement was to be known as Sydney Town. By 2nd February Phillip became increasingly concerned that the French might have ulterior motives for their arrival. He ordered Lieutenant King to return to Botany Bay in a small boat and make it clear to the French that the British had formally claimed NSW in the name of King George III. King remained for three days in Botany Bay in mostly cordial discussions with La Pérouse who told him that some of the convicts had already walked over land to ask for help to escape. King returned to Sydney Cove and told Phillip that he did not believe the French had intentions of challenging the British claim on NSW. On 6th February, to great relief for hundreds of settlers, the tents and stores were finally ready for occupation. In the afternoon, despite a threatening thunderstorm, the women convicts were finally unloaded from their ship. As the storm broke with pouring rain, deafening thunder, and lightning flashes, a wild night of frenzied debauchery began. Arthur Bowes Smyth, the surgeon on the female transport ship wrote an account of the women convicts going ashore. “At about 6pm we had the long wished for pleasure of seeing the last of them. They were dressed in general very clean and some few amongst them might be said to be well dressed. The Men Convicts got to them very soon after they landed, and it is beyond my abilities to give a just description of the Scene of Debauchery and Riot that ensued during the night”. And so the birth of our nation began..... Next edition: A Difficult Year Issue 158 Jan 28 2022 41

SPORT RESULTS FOR BRIBIE ISLAND WOMEN’S GOLF - 2 DEC 2021 TO 18 JAN 2022

2/12/21 – 4BBB Stableford Winners: Maureen Bailey & Judy Graham 44. R/U: Judith Umlauft & Jennifer De Ruyter 43 c/b. 2nd R/U: Myra Thomsen & Gwen Clutterbuck 43. NTP: Hole 4 – Charmaine Price, Hole 7 Judy Graham, Hole 14 Gwen Clutterbuck 7/12/21 – Women’s Split 6s – Sponsor Vicki Carius Winners: Kate Wilson & Ailsa Lauchlan 76. R/U: Barbara De Graaf & Jan Jennings 75 c/b. 2nd R/U: Heather Creedy & Marjorie Sills 75. NTP: Hole 4 – Gill Lee, Hole 7 Wendy Washington, Hole 14 Carole Watson, Hole 16 Debra Dunn and Margaret Huxley 9/12/21 – 4 Person Team Aggregate Stagleford (9 holes) Break Up Day and Major Annual Presentations Front 9 Winners: Maureen McGlone, Marcia Warren, Terry Keily & Lenore Coxhead 81. R/U: Sandy Tredgold, Nadia Aylott, Mary Barbeler & Pam Sibley 76. NTP: Hole 4 Christine Pronk, Hole 7 Di Benghamy Back 9 Winners: Cheryl Keyes, Linda Urquhart, Janet Brooks & Barb Hawkins 75. R/U Marg Parkinson, Carol Williams, Lenore Wilson & Kate Wilson 73 c/b NTP: Hole 14 Jo Malone, Hole 16 Jo Malone 9/12/21 Major Annual Presentations Champions: A Grade Jo Malone, B Grade Ailsa Lauchlan, C Grade Sonia Ferrante 14/12/21 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Maureen Bailey 43, R/U: Charmaine Price 40 c/b, 2nd R/U Jenny Williams 40 c/b Div 2 Winner: Wendy Robinson 44, R/U: Laureen Healy 40, 2nd R/U Ann Mitchell 37 c/b NTP Hole 4 Jennifer Mckay, Hole 7 Charmaine Price, Hole 14 Angela Jordan, Hole 16 Susie Smith 16/12/21 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Maureen Bailey 40 c/b, R/U: Vivienne Learoyd 40, 42

2nd R/U Charmaine Price 39 c/b Div 2 Winner: Zoe Brooks 44, R/U: Margaret McDonald 39, 2nd R/U: Angela Roberts 38. NTP Hole 4 Susie Smith, Hole 7 Vicki Jones, Hole 14 Judy Graham, Hole 16 Suzanne Vallely 21/12/21 Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Ann Rogers 39, R/U: Susie Smith 38, 2nd R/U: Margaret Huxley 37 Div 2 Winner: Lyn Cockerell 37, R/U: Jody Bedson 36, 2nd R/U: Lesley Heap 34 c/b NTP: Hole 4 Kate Brown, Hole 7 Stina Barnulf, Hole 14 Debra Dunn, Hole 16 Ann Rogers 23/12/21 Single Stableford Overall Winner: Zoe Brooks 40 c/b, R/U: Ros Gardiner 40 c/b, 2nd R/U: Jenny Williams 40 c/b NTP: Hole 4 Bronwen Schultz, Hole 7 Carole Watson, Hole d14 Angela Jordan, Hole 16 Vicki Jones 30/12/21 - Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Margaret Huxley 39, R/U: Susie Smith 37 c/b, 2nd R/U: Jenny Williams 37 Div 2 Winner: Paula Mckenzie 41, R/U: Stina Barnulf 34 c/b, 2nd R/U: Angela Jordan 34 NTP: Hole 4 Marg Parkinson, Hole 7 Di Croft, Hole 14 Linda Urquhart, Hole 16 Vicki Jones. 4/1/22 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Ann Rogers 40, R/U: Vivi Lloyd 38 c/b, 2nd R/U: Marjorie Sills 38 c/b Div 2 Winner: Stina Barnulf 41, R/U: Desley Sullivan 38 c/b, 2nd R/U Mary Carruthers 38 c/b NTP: Hole 4 Mary Barbeler, Hole 7 Linda Urquhart, Hole 14 Ros Gardiner, Hole 16 Ann Rogers 6/1/22 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Vivienne Learoyd 38, R/U: Zoe Brooks 36, 2nd R/U: Linda Urquhart 35 Div 2 Winner: Paula Mckenzie 37, R/U: Roslyn Crossley 34 c/b, 2nd R/U Judith L’Estrange 34 NTP: Hole 4 Pauline Grooby, Hole 7 Helena Winterflood, Hole 14 Vicki Jones, Hole 16 Gwen Clutterbuck 11/1/22 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Christine Pronk 39, R/U: Vicki Jones 38, 2nd R/U Judy Graham 36 Div 2 Winner: Angela Roberts 38, R/U: Lesley Heap 36 c/b, 2nd R/U Stina Barnulf 36

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NTP: Hole 4 Judy Graham, Hole 7 Sheena Bath, Hole 14 Vick Jones, Hole 16 Dianne Hayward 13/1/22 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Rita de Bondt 40, R/U: Carole Watson 38, 2nd R/U: Judy Graham 36 c/b Div 2 Winner: Hazel McDonnell 39, R/U: Angela Roberts 35 c/b, 2nd R/U: Cathy Cooke 35 NTP: Hole 4 Charmaine Price, Hole 7 Sandra Power, Hole 14 Pauline Grooby, Hole 16 Ros Gardiner 18/1/22 – Single Stableford Div 1 Winner: Debra Dunn 40, R/U: Mary Barbeler 37, 2nd R/U: Jennifer De Ruyter 36 c/b Div 2 Winner: Vivienne Learoyd 39, R/U: Tricia Brown 36 c/b, 2nd R/U Bibby Davies 36 c/b Div 3 Winner: Angela Roberts 37, R/U: Sonia Ferrante 36 c/b, 2nd R/U Vicki Butcher 36 NTP: Hole 4 Charmaine Price, Hole 7 Mary Barbeler, Hole 14 Ros

BRIDGE RESULTS MORETON BRIBIE BRIDGE CLUB:

Sat 8 Jan N/S 1. L Carr & K Cohen 2 R King & N Everson 3 P Edis & C McAlister E/W 1 R Medhurst & M O’Reilly 2 B Fuller & P Breene 3 M Hardy and P Tipping Wed 12 Jan N/S A Jones & J Kennedy 2 H Tyler & J Medhurst 3 R Medhurst & P Tipping E/W C & S Watson 2 H Browne & J Van Vugt 3 A Fielding & L Groves Sat 15 Jan N/S 1 N Everson & R King 2 R Sutton & S Watson 3 J Breene & S Pascoe E/W Y Swanson & C McAlister 2 A Fielding & L Groves 3 R Medhurst & M O’Reilly Wed 19 Jan N/S 1 A Jones & J Kennedy 2 A Fielding & L Groves 3 J Breene & S Pascoe E/W F Barkwith & D Quinan 2 R King & M O’Reilly 3 R Medhurst & P Tipping BICBC: Mon 10 Jan N/S =1 P Edis & C McAlister =1 A Jones & J Kennedy 3 N Everson & R King E/W =1 L Wilson & M Hardy =1 A Fielding & J Easey 3 F Barkwith & C Nolan Mon 17 Jan N/S 1 R King & N Everson 2 A Jones & J Kennedy 3 H Browne & U Maffey E/W 1 L Wilson & M Hardy 2 I Best & B Moxham 2 T Avena & E Seeney

BONGAREE BOWLS MEN'S RESULTS Brekky Bowls Jan 9th Winners Dave Hutchinson, Brenda Hutchinson, Margaret McGarry Runners up Maureen Ferguson, Richie Ferguson, Jake McGarry Wed 4's Jan 12th Winners Gideon Croukamp, Richard Fell, Max Mason, Steve Mogan Runners Up John Bell, Ken Kajewski, Morris Huddleston,Wayne Baker Thurs Jackpot pairs Jan13th Winners Richie Ferguson, Neil Smith Runners up Stan Barringhaus, Neville Graham Scroungers Jan 15th 1st P Thatcher, 2nd Eric Stavely, Peter Mann Sat Social Winners Glenn Merrin, Jimmy Parker, Anita Broughton, Runners up Sheena Bath, Gary Kuss, Graeme DeGraff Wed 4's Jan 19th Winners Richard Fell, Robert Johnson, Gideon Croukamp, Steve Mogan Runners up Don Pascoe, Flash Farley, Ian Hargreaves, Gordon O'Halloran

Bongaree Ladies Bowls Results

Friday January 7th Triples and 2-4-2Winners: Carol Oates, Gary Kuss, Ken Wales. R/Up: Di Drew, Joanna Horsley Tuesday January 11th Mixed Pairs, Winners: Neil Smith, Stan Barringhaus. R/Up: Sue Francis, Arne Jensen. Bonus Draw: David Hutchinson, John Park, Diana Stowers, Ian Gillies. Friday January 14th Fours and 2-4-2 Winners Bob Vonarx, Pam Walker. R/Up. Gail Parker, Ron Wilson, Clare O'Donohue, Ellen Fell Tuesday January 18th Mixed Pairs, Winners: John Miller, Victor Wright. R/ Up: Stan Barrinhaus, Neil Smith

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BRIBIE ISLAND RSL INDOOR BOWLS CLUB

Are you looking for a new sporting and social outlet? Well, look no further than the Bribie Island RSL Indoor Bowls Club! It does not matter if you have never bowled before because we will provide coaching to allow new members to learn the basic skills and get some confidence in their abilities. The Club bowls in the auditorium of the Bribie Island RSL each Tuesday afternoon from 12.30 pm and on Fridays starting at 8.30 am. We also run practice mornings on the first and second Wednesdays of each month. New members are allowed 3 free days of bowls to see if they are

BRIBIE ISLAND WOMEN’S GOLF

DEC2021 – JANUARY 2022 Women’s Golf at Bribie Island Golf Course moved into their Summer Competition from early December to late January. On Thursday 9 December they had their Annual Meeting, a 9 Hole fun competition (all dressed for Christmas), lunch, presentation of Major Awards for 2021 and usually entertained by the Women’s Match Committee. 2021 was no different except that the members entertained the Match Committee this year with a game of “indoor golf”. There

SOLANDER LAKE BOWLS CLUB

Bowls Results – Week Ending 15/1/22 Tuesday 11th - Club Select Triples – Winners: D Hellig, A Larsen, S Hillen. Runners up: K Henshaw, M Jones, S Chalmers, R Harris. Wednesday 12th – Self Select Pairs – Winners: C Jenkins, R Horsfall. 2nd Place: P Ollier, P Hodgson. 3rd Place: T Rolfe, J McKenzie. Jackpot – $182 – Not Won.

suited to the game. After that, it only costs $3.00 each time you play. Membership is open to all ages and costs only $5.00 per year to join. The only other condition is that you must be a Bribie Island RSL Club member. The Club has a very friendly atmosphere and there is always a lot of fun and laughter each time we bowl. For those who may be interested in more than social bowls, we hold competitions throughout the year. If you would like to know more about joining the Indoor Bowls Club, feel free to drop into the RSL on any day that we are playing or you can simply call our Publicity Officer, Peter Robinson, on 0417 736 390 for more information.

was plenty of positive feedback to the Match Committee for a very entertaining day. At the end of Summer Competition, the Women had their official Opening Day on Thursday 21 January with a 4 Person Scramble Ambrose. Winners: Pauline Grooby, Laureen Healy, Myra Thomsen and Lesley Heap 63.125 (with a birthday girl included). Runners Up: Mary Barbeler, Ailsa Lauchlan, Suzanne Vallely and Nadia Aylott 64.875. Pin shots went to Ingrid Coburn Hole 4, Vivienne Learoyd Hole 7, and Vicki Jones Holes 14 and 16. Thursday 13th – Self Select Triples – Winners: K Zipf, R Griffin, J Farmer. Runners Up: M Hopper, A Ager, S Ager. Friday 14th – Self Select Pairs – Winners: P Ollier, B Hill. Runners up: L Wright, D McDougall. 1st Round Winners: T Curtis, B Curtis. 2nd Round Winners: P Hourigan, G Caplick. Saturday 15th – Club Select Triples – Winners: C Cummins, R James, D Hogan. Runners Up: L Neilson, B Cook, C Langley.

Photo 2: Club Champions (from left to right): B Grade Ailsa Lauchlan, A Grade Jo Malone, Sing Kru, Woorim Pharmacy – a Major Sponsor - and C Grade Sonia Ferrante.

Photo 1: Everyone on the Putting Green dressed from Christmas before play.

Bowls Results – Week Ending 22/1/22 Tuesday 18th - Club Select Triples – Winners: N Gouldbrough, T Parker, J Pursehouse. Runners up: T Fairman, B Cook, M Adams.

Fairman, B Harris. Runners Up: K Zipf, P Cook, R James. Friday 21st – Self Select Pairs – Winners: R Henshaw, W Mitchell. Runners up: C Jenkins, I James. 1st

Wednesday 19th – Self Select Pairs – Winners R Stuart, J Cummins. 2nd Place: B Harris K Tucker. 3rd Place: B Stuart, G Caplick. Jackpot – $258 – Not Won.

Round Winners: B Jackson,

Thursday 20th – Self Select Triples – Winners: T Ro;fe, T

R James, R McLeod. Runners

M Flannagan. 2nd Round Winners: E Holliday, R Horsfall. Saturday 22nd – Club Select Triples – Winners: D McKenzie, Up: R Bull, M Jones, C Langley.

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25 On impulse, each given to whine (7)

20 Not present after tea, by the sound of it (5)

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18 Bovine left on board provoked glares (6)

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There are lots of films featuring time loops, but few have achieved the heart-warming success of Groundhog Day. It’s the combination of frustrating repetition with the realisation that love subtly changes things that makes it a classic. With the planets creating a similar effect in our skies this month, February will be memorable for the right reasons. Mercury’s turn direct brings solutions to repetitive problems, while the unusually long Venus/Mars link promises love. In doing the best we can do, we’ll find satisfaction.

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ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 20)

What kind of a month are you anticipating? If your hopes are anything other than high, you need to modify them. Think positive. Think big. You have every reason to expect uplifting, exciting developments. February brings chances to right a wrong and restore calm to an area of life that has been hectic. As your ruler links to Venus, there’s a suggestion of deep, genuine inspiration and a chance to be productively creative. Don’t assume everything has to stay the way it has always been. If you really want change, you can have it. Don’t miss out… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

If you want the best to happen to you in February, you need to worry less about what the ‘best’ is. You set high benchmarks for yourself. You try to reach almost impossible targets, and berate yourself when you don’t quite meet them. And, if you manage to make more progress than other people think possible, you do it at the expense of your strength and sanity. With your ruler, linking to Mars, your top priority is to enjoy yourself this month. The more you honour that need, the more easily good things will fall into place. Oscar’s gift… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

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If you’re imprisoned, what’s that key doing in your pocket? If you’re trapped, why are you free to move in any direction? What’s holding you back is far more restrictive than a physical restraint. A sense of fear or duty is telling you that a certain option isn’t available to you. But this month, you get the chance to renegotiate your responsibilities. You just need to decide what you want to be free of, and what you want to free yourself for! With Mars in your sign, connecting to Venus, you have both choice and opportunities. Go for it. Ready now... completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Of all the crises we have to deal with in our lives, none are so challenging as a family crisis. There’s no drama like a domestic drama. And there are times when we all need to have some space from our nearest and dearest. Yet they’re also the people who bring us the greatest sense of joy and belonging. You’re dealing with a situation that’s bittersweet. Yet, as you’ll realise in February, the positives far outweigh the negatives. The link between Mars and Venus enables you to see the good side of a situation… and enjoy it. Our gift to you… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Since February holds so much potential, it’s a shame it’s such a short month! You’re going to enjoy it a lot. Which is all the more reason to make the most of it. As you adapt to the advantages brought by Jupiter, your traditional ruler, in your sign, if they haven’t already made themselves apparent, the improvements you’ve been hoping for will start to manifest. Just because this celestial influence continues until May, doesn’t mean you can take it for granted. Appreciate what’s unfolding… and seize the moment to act! Discover the inner you… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

When people want something from you, you’re happy to go out of your way to do what you can. Helping others brings you pleasure. But there are times when you feel as if too many demands are being made. Where should you draw the line in February? What represents an unreasonable request? Will you be helping someone more if you take a stand, than if you allow them to push their way through your reservations? Your ruler, Mercury, turning direct at the start of the month, gives you the confidence to be firm and clear. An amazing service… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

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You can’t apply a good coat of paint unless you’ve carefully prepared the surface. And before you sand down the bumps in the surface, you need to plaster over any cracks. And before you fill those in, you need to have a wall. You can’t build one of those unless you’ve dug deep enough foundations. And you can’t do that if you haven’t got any land. You feel as if you’re facing too many obstacles to keep track. February brings opportunities to sweep them away. With your ruler, Mercury, moving forwards, there’s no stopping you. Try this out… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Anyone who’s taken a watch to pieces to find out what makes it tick, knows that when it’s put back together, it might stop ticking! It’s a practical demonstration of the saying ‘if it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it’! Which is fine, until something isn’t working properly. In your world, an understanding has been compromised. Unless you make an effort to mend it, nothing will change. The good news is that February’s New Moon boosts your confidence. By the end of the month your important relationships will be stronger. Unmissable gift… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

To make life easy for ourselves, we tend to say what we think people want to hear. Or what’s easiest. Or what we think we ‘should’ be saying. We’re brilliant at meeting other people’s expectations, but not so good at thinking about our own. It’s fine, if we’re actors playing to an audience, but not so good if we’re pretending to be what we’re not in our real lives. Venus links with dynamic Mars this month, bringing the confidence to speak from your heart. You’ll be pleased and surprised by the warmth of the response you receive. Especially for you… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

AQUARIUS (Jan21 - Feb 19)

The New Moon in your sign, at the start of the month, signals a turning point. It prompts you to reflect and make a decision. Suppose you could change the way you feel about your current situation? What if you could release yourself from a commitment you no longer need to be involved with? When you have a strong emotional connection to something, you have to have an equally strong reason to let go. In February, the powerful link between Mars and Venus gives you the strength to make positive, life-affirming changes. A brilliant offer… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

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If you conjure up your determination this month, will you get everything your want? No way! You’ve got to put a lot of effort in too. But if you do that, you’ll be pleased, and surprised by how much progress you make in February. Starting with a New Moon in your opposite sign, a positive cosmic climate suggests that you’ll be able to spot opportunities, seize them and make the most of them Just make sure your enthusiasm doesn’t push other people to the side. Be considerate, and you’ll have the emotional support you need too. There’s more… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

Patience isn’t always as virtuous as we think. Sometimes, it’s an indication of weakness. We wait, because we don’t think we’re capable of doing something. Or because we’d rather someone else asserted themselves and led the way. On the other hand, we might hold ourselves back in order to allow someone the space to make a decision at their own pace. I mention this because, in February, you need to be clear about why you’re giving yourself time to consider. It’s because it’s to your advantage. It’s clever, and it’s bold. Right here, right now… completely free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

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Rupes Recta, or Straight Wall. An amazing lunar feature

The Skies Above Bribie By: John Stevenson

Comet Leonard on one of the few clear nights we had last month.

The Alpine Valley, cut through mountainous terrain, with craters Plato February already, and sadly our chances of seeing Comet Leonard and the gas giant planets of Saturn and Jupiter have disappeared. Saturn and Jupiter will soon join Mars, Venus and Mercury to become morning objects. Interestingly though, Mercury will be at its highest point above the horizon on February 16th, at 26 degrees, making it an easy target to view before sunrise. Comet Leonard however, is heading away from earth on its 80,000-year orbit. I took this photo of the comet, early January, using an 11inch Cassegrain telescope and a 0.33 focal reducer, (Thankyou Santa). A focal reducer is a lens that reduces the focal length and magnification while increasing the field of view of the telescope. Basically, the exact opposite of a Barlow lens, which are often included in many beginner telescope kits. Barlows and Focal reducers increase the versatility of a telescope and have so many advantages in photography.

Sadly there were not many opportunities in January to view the night sky, because of the terrible weather, and the moon dominating the sky with its brightness. But that is not a reason to go inside. The moon is full of spectacular views through binoculars or any small telescope. Just like learning a few of the bright stars and constellations, it's handy to also know some of the spectacular features of the moon. Major craters like Tyco, Copernicus and Plato are easy to remember and visually, will never be forgotten. Even a small telescope allows us to see the detail of a few kilometres. One of my favourite features is Rupes Recta, or Latin for Straight Wall. Located between the prominent craters of Tyco and Copernicus, it appears as a shadow or vertical cliff. This is not really the case as even though it's 110km long, and 300m high, the cliff face is actually 2km wide, making it a quite easy climb. Another amazing feature is The Alpine Valley, located near the

100km wide crater Plato, it's easy to identify. A 10km wide valley cut through the 2400m Montes Alps. A good moon map is a valuable resource to help guide you on your lunar tour. New Moon is February 1st, so any time until Full Moon, on February 15th, is the perfect time to view Tyco - Clavius Crater Region our only natural satellite. The full moon is the worst horizon at Lion's hindquarters, time as features are washed out visible later in the month. with the brightness and lack of This cluster of galaxies are shadows, which gives depth to relatively close to us, at 35 the lunar landscape. Million light-years distance, The February sky sees the and at least one of the group is constellations of Taurus, and visible in binoculars or a small Orion still dominates the night telescope. These are amazing sky. Two of the brightest stars objects, that I enjoy the most. I Sirius and Canopus are high always ask myself, what could overhead with the Milky Way and Megellanic Clouds. It's be happening in those galaxies. also great to see the Southern I'm, sure there are fertile Cross again. environments there. Rising in the east is the bribie.astronomer@gmail. constellation of Leo, with com the reddish star Regulus at the Lion's Chest. This marks John Stevenson galaxy season for astronomers. Owner/Operator of Banksia The Leo triplet is a cluster of Observatory galaxies, lower towards the Issue 158 Jan 28 2022 49

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By Mick O'Brien Dip.Hort RH-101 our native guava populations (Rhodomyrtus psidioides) to the point of almost extinction. An easy-to-read informative online link below: https://therevelator. org/australian-plant-speciesimminent-extinction/. Most notably on Bribie island you may see this fungal disease on some species of bottlebrushes, lillypillies, lemon myrtle, midgen berry and Xanthostemon (golden penda) and paperbark trees. Some species tolerate the fungus more than others and show less symptoms of the infection. I have noted that some topiarised or heavy pruned Backhousia citriodora lemon myrtle, in the humid

applications may be necessary as well as a containment management plan put in place to reduce the spread of this disease and control symptoms. Below Left Image: Advanced myrtle rust in Gossia inophloia syn Austromyrtus inophloia. If you suspect you have seen myrtle rust call Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit: www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au As responsible gardeners, we can search for myrtle rust resistant species that will ensure that we are not attracting this fungal disease into our home garden environment. According to the Ozbreed website, their

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BRIBIE ISLAND VMR Bribie’s radio tower underwent urgent repair, the top two sections of the mast were corroded and required replacement. Some aerials were damaged, and 500m of ageing cabling was replaced. A Big Thank You to Rick, Bruce, Perri, Nathan, Blair, Vern, and Deon from the Tower Force Team, plus thanks to Trent from Nationwide Crane Hire. Great job guys!

Busyfingers President Pauline greets Santa and his helpers; tall Lizzy, Lizzy and Ces

TUESDAY 28th DECEMBER 2021 - Busy day in the passage for Marine Rescue Bribie due to the strong winds and big swells, a trawler dragged its anchor and eventually had to be taken into Pacific Harbour Marina for safety and a yacht dragged its anchor at Bellara Bongaree and was hard aground on the foreshore. At one stage all three VMRBI vessels were out on assists.

Bribie 1 towing the trawler away from danger. Replacing the antennae to the top of the mast.

SANTA’S BUSYFINGERS VISIT Wed 22nd December 2021 – Santa and his helpers visited our generous sponsor Busyfingers with little gifts of appreciation for their 90 workers.

Photo shows Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe, Coxswain and Unit Training Coordinator Allan Tranter, Public Relations Officer and Senior Radio Operator John Traill, Senior Radio Operator and VMR’s IT man Peter Morton, Senior Radio Operator and Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb, Commodore Liz Radajewski, Senior Radio Operator and VMR’s Unit Resources Controller John Bodycombe, and Noel Justo and his partner Trish. Picture was taken by Radio Officer Peter McNamara.

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The new South Caloundra Bar – courtesy of Blueys Photography.

TROPICAL CYCLONE SETH While Tropical Cyclone Seth was not predicted to make landfall, the Bureau of Meteorology had warned of abnormally high tides (>.5m above king tide), hazardous surf warning, Gale warning for offshore waters and Strong Wind Warning for Moreton Bay, from Sun 1st Jan through to Tue 4th Jan 2022. The coastal conditions prompted beaches right across the southeast to close and a permanent breakthrough of Bribie Island opposite Golden Beach near Caloundra.

Jet Ski member towed from last green marker in Southern Passage to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

Yacht on the Bongaree Foreshore.

SUPER SENIOR NOEL TURNS 90

Group photos with Santa and his helpers.

Santa thanks Sonia for all their support throughout the year, especially with the Covid pandemic making business difficult for all.

A big day for VMR Radio Operator Noel Justo, he celebrates his 90th Birthday today and has retired from the Radio Room after 14 years of being a volunteer Radio Operator at VMR Bribie. Noel was once deemed to be the man with the Golden Voice. A group from the VMR made a surprise visit to Noel’s home to sing him Happy Birthday and presented him with a Golden Tip Microphone, a cake, and bottle of scotch for his birthday in recognition of his service. Noel is moving back to Brisbane to be closer to his family.

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VMR Base Pontoon - high tide 3 January 2022.

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Above and below, Bribie 1 off Cape Moreton for a rescue in the Tsunami Swell.

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JANUARY 2022 VESSEL ASSISTS: SAT 01/01 0827am - Jet Ski non-member drifting near Spinnaker Sound Marina, tow to Base Ramp, Water Police contacted owner to retrieve. SUN 02/01 1005am – 10m Yacht non-member beached South of the Bridge. Investigated and moved to Bongaree Jetty. MON 03/01 1057am – MOP reported large white cruiser North of Spinnaker Sound Marina had broken 1 anchor rope, concerned the other may not hold, investigated, and called owner to rectify. MON 03/01 1331pm – 3m Jet Ski member with motor problems, required a tow from drifting just South of the Bridge to Bellara Boat Ramp. TUE 04/01 1210pm – MOP reported large 4m log floating near Museum at Bongaree. Investigate and remove. SUN 09/01 1038am – 3m Jet Ski member won’t start required a tow from last green marker in Southern Passage to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SUN 09/01 1102am – 5m Tri-hull non-member with flat battery, required a jump start near South Cardinal. SUN 09/01 1231pm – 4.3m Tinny non-member with a flat battery, required a jump start near White Patch. MON 10/01 0909am – MOP reported unmanned floating Kayak off Woorim. Investigate and reported to Water Police who initiated SAR. MON 10/01 1056am – VMR Bribie second vessel joined SAR at Water Police request. Stood down early afternoon following air & sea search. MON 10/01 1454pm – MOP reported 2 shining objects partially submerged off Red Beach. Investigated and identified crab pots at location.

WED 12/01 1738pm – 6.5m Centre Console member with motor problems, required a tow from Sandstone Point area to Spinnaker Sound Marina. FRI 14/01 2200pm – Water Police requested investigation of flare sighting between Sandstone Point and Beachmere. Investigated nothing found. SAT 15/01 0939am – 6m Half Cabin non-member broken down off Cape Moreton, required a tow to Scarborough Harbour. SAT 15/01 1230pm – 6m Runabout member with motor issues, required a tow from entrance to Pacific Harbour back to private pontoon. SAT 15/01 1342pm – 7.3m Half Cabin member with motor issues, required a tow from White Patch to Bellara Boat Ramp. SAT 15/01 1924pm – 4.2m Tinny non-member out of fuel 1km North of Donnybrook, required a tow to Toorbul area. SUN 16/01 0810am – 5.75 Half Cabin member lost steering and power, required a tow from Tangalooma Wrecks to Bellara Boat Ramp. MON 17/01 1901pm – Water Police activation for a vessel with 7 POB firing flares 1km off Redcliffe Jetty, required both B1 and B2. WED 19/01 0828am – 5m Runabout non-member with engine issues, required a tow from Tangalooma Wrecks to Spinnaker Sound Marina. WED 19/01 1032am – 6m Half Cabin member with motor issues, required a tow from North of Woorim to Pacific Harbour. THU 20/01 1704pm – Tinny drifting with the tide North of Spinnaker, retrieved and delivered to owner.

YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS

1 overdue vessels, 0 Vessel Tracking,

To Thursday 20th January 2022:

67 Radio Checks, 2 Weather Broadcasts,

872 Calls, 260 vessels logged on,

4 Securite Broadcasts, 0 Pan Pan 0 Mayday.

21 Vessel Assists, 97 Sitreps, 49 Requests,

VHF 72.5%, 27MHz 6.4%.

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By: Robyn @ Bribie Island Boat Charters JANUARY 2022 FISHING REPORTBRIBIE ISLANDER

So far this summer has been fairly standard for fishing we’ve seen a big variety of fish caught, lots of them just big enough to keep, and with a few impressive catches among them. The weather bureau talked at the start of summer about the probable onset of La Nina, which brings frequent rains and stormy weather. Well, we’d have to say that they got that right, didn’t they? There are usually just a couple of sunny days, then another period of rain, strong winds and choppy water. The rains have been regular, but not often heavy enough to flush out the creeks, so the flathead hasn’t been as steady as we’d like over January. We have still been getting the very occasional biggie but they’ve been hard to find lately, although there has been some luck using hard-bodied lures. The water being very warm, fishing for them on the sandflats is not

always successful, although that’s where you’ll find them on the cloudy days. The best flathead spots over the past month have been the gutters, especially on a rising tide. That being said, Nev and his family were on the falling tide, using prawns for bait when they got a 45cm flathead near the Ningi Creek marker, as well as a big bream. As usual, hanging out at the same spots as flathead over summer, are plenty of grunters and flounders. Squid is a versatile bait for the warmer months and is being favoured by grunter bream and tarwhine, especially the squid-head. Ross used prawns to get himself some flounder, as well as garfish near the oyster leases in Ningi Creek. There should be a good supply of sand whiting, too, but they have been slow to get into the Passage so far. Simon and Rose were targeting them during a recent run-in tide, with live yabbies and a running sinker – a general whiting rigbut no luck. They did catch 13 keepers all up, starting with

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Point, but you don’t have to go as far as that – from the ripples to White Patch has been doing just as well. A reminder here: there is a stretch of beach just north of Pacific Harbour – it’s signposted “Kakadu Beach” and is an internationally protected summer resting area for thousands of migratory wading birds. Just off that beach is the location of some specially built oyster-shell cages, which are the basis of a so-far quite successful oyster regeneration project. Please don’t pull up at the beach or anchor close to the oyster project – the migratory birds need space and peace and the oyster cages can be easily damaged by your anchor. Drifting is usually the better way to go, anyway, because it takes you over a lot of underwater structures, which the fish love to hang around! Crabbing has been pretty good right up in the creeks – Connor, Jack and mates have been getting huge muddies up at Elimbah Creek, using mullet and squid some really big bucks!

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Photo 2: Callum and his Dad used squid to catch this sweetlip, on the drift north of Kalmakuta boat ramp

Last week we had a chance to go and check out the breakthrough at the north end of Bribie Island - it looks set to be a permanent change and should have some effect on the channel depths and general boating/fishing up that end of the Passage! It was a very interesting trip and one worth doing, if you have the right vessel and the right tide – the Skids and the Narrows are still challenging to navigate.

While you’re on your way up there, one young local reckons there’s a big hole at Coochin Creek (not saying exactly where..), which was 7m deep at half-tide and holds some really decent fish. He and his mates caught grunter and flathead, and as they were camping, popped them onto some hot coals and picked over them with forks -what a way to enjoy summer!

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FRI 28 Jan 6:15 am 1.85m 12:40 pm 0.64m 6:13 pm 1.4m

FRI 4 Feb 5:35 am 0.28m 12:18 pm 2.06m 6:43 pm 0.39m

Photo 1: This 1.45cm shovelnose took a lot of effort to bring in, just for a photo! It was returned to the water around the Ningi Creek marker, where Don caught it using locally caught prawns.

SAT 29 Jan 12:15 am 0.35m 7:24 am 2m 1:55 pm 0.54m 7:29 pm 1.41m

SUN 30 Jan 1:17 am 0.28m 8:24 am 2.14m 2:57 pm 0.44m 8:32 pm 1.46m

MON 31 Jan 2:17 am 0.22m 9:18 am 2.24m 3:49 pm 0.37m 9:29 pm 1.52m

TUE 1 Feb 3:12 am 0.17m 10:08 am 2.27m 4:37 pm 0.34m 10:19 pm 1.56m

WED 2 Feb 4:02 am 0.17m 10:55 am 2.25m 5:22 pm 0.35m 11:07 pm 1.58m

SAT 5 Feb 12:38 am 1.6m 6:20 am 0.39m 12:56 pm 1.92m 7:19 pm 0.41m

SUN 6 Feb 1:24 am 1.6m 7:07 am 0.51m 1:32 pm 1.77m 7:56 pm 0.44m

MON 7 Feb 2:13 am 1.61m 8:00 am 0.63m 2:10 pm 1.61m 8:35 pm 0.47m

TUE 8 Feb 3:08 am 1.62m 9:02 am 0.74m 2:55 pm 1.46m 9:20 pm 0.51m

WED 9 Feb 4:12 am 1.63m 10:19 am 0.82m 3:55 pm 1.32m 10:15 pm 0.55m

THU 3 Feb 4:50 am 0.21m 11:38 am 2.18m 6:04 pm 0.36m 11:53 pm 1.59m THU 10 Feb 5:23 am 1.66m 11:52 am 0.83m 5:16 pm 1.23m 11:17 pm 0.58m

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ON THE ROAD type we used to draw in art class at school to illustrate 'perspective'. Remember the roads with tall poplar trees disappearing into the distance? Well along such we travelled. Whilst we drove at moderate speed along reasonably flat terrain we could keep the journey active but problems were to present themselves when we reached the area known as the 'Massif Central' an area in the middle of the country; a topography of very high hills if not exactly mountains of the Alps variety. This is where the Marquis or French resistance had holed up during WW11. But our Commer bus wasn't patriotic, it didn't like this area at all. By the time we reached the lower part of the route night had fallen, we were tired, we were hungry. We came into a small town and sought out a restaurant for sustenance. We replenished our resources and bolstered our courage with liquids various. Thus reinforced we once more set off. Maybe a couple or three hours later we staggered to a stop.

By this time there was more 'mis' than 'firing' going on with the bus. To be honest, by now tempers were frayed. Some barbed comments were flying around as to who had picked this bleep bleep bus; why hadn't we rented something else, something more reliable. In desperation and with nothing much to offer I thought that maybe chocolate would repair the situation, well, any port in a storm. I knew that in amongst the goodies someone had packed there was a very large box of chocolate 'Penguin Biscuits' - the Euro equivalent of Tim Tams. In spite of one protest this was raided and after some munching quiet descended, at least temporarily.

was actually said but this is a family magazine. It was more along the lines of the biblical type exhortation of 'Go forth and reproduce'.

I don't know how many hours later a car stopped close by to us and a guy sauntered up to our now cold and miserably immobile vehicle. 'Hello' said a jaunty voice through the darkness. 'Need help?' There was a low growl from the depths of the seats to the rear. 'Tell him to go away' was uttered, now that isn't what

I made room for him as he took off the engine cover, disturbing my front seat passenger as he did so, she grunted; the mutiny was widespread by this time.

But being a placating type with the motto that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar and also noting that Good Samaritans were pretty thin on the ground in central France at the time, I engaged the man in conversation. I told him the tale of woe, the misbehaving engine, the volatile French mechanic and the mutinous crew. 'Let me have a look, I've worked for the Rootes Group for twenty years' said the stranger, pointing in the direction of his car, a large Humber saloon.

He reefed off the distributor cap, pulled off the rotor arm and the electrical points and lifted off a fibre insulating washer. 'These things are

notorious' he said as he threw the thing into the bushes. Off he went back to his car and returned with a washer that looked no different from the one he'd thrown away. This he installed, quickly put everything back together and told me to 'kick her in the guts' 'Roar, Roar' went the engine, sounding like a GT special. 'You'll be right now' he said 'These are really great engines'. (This was proved a few years later when one powered the winner of an early London to Sydney car rally). Our saviour then walked back to his car, beeped his horn and drove away. The effect on the disaffected crew was magical. Everyone was laughing and joyous. Gone were the ugly comments and dire threats. It might be the middle of the night in the middle of nowhere but sun, cheap booze and 'other' stuff beckoned, we were off again 'Forward the Light Brigade'. There is a bit more - next issue

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Dear Editor Your words of wisdom in response to Letters to the Editor from “Nigel” identified the poor judgement of using opinion based on misinformation and demonstrated that “Nigel” has misunderstood the value of legal language and journalistic assessment of the written word. During the time with Journalists in South Australia and my training with the Katherine Dean College of Performing Arts, Media and Journalism and working alongside Graham Guy (Award-winning Journalist in Australia and Globally, Walkley Award winner) as a political speechwriter the fine line between opinion and fact had to be delineated. Letters to an editor must be assessed by a journalist/editor and are to be unbiased, it must follow the principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and the Human Rights Charter. a bridge difficult to cross. I am reminded of the statement of Bill Bullard, 1943 – 2020, “Opinion is really the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding. The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world”. Thank you, Editor, 68

for your professionalism. What a great issue Letters to the Editor were a mixture of opinions? And then from M Matthews sound knowledge and empathy for the opinion of others grounded by knowledge and value across so many topics. Anne Mathews article was thought-provoking. The articles, Ablutions (Elaine Lutton) made for some laughter and Sue Wightson’s, Hammocks and others had me laughing as I experience a hammock on the beach in Cairns in my early 20’s, with calipers on legs, and a tangled mess of iron, leather and body parts moving in a million directions. To all contributors well done. Barry Clark's article did not attract me so much (Prickly Pear?) and wonder the value of a 2-page spread of History. There are other issues of greater value to the community. W. Peacock OAM. Dear Editor, In response the letter penned by Margaret-Guthrie-White (issue 157 Jan 14th) about the use of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID19 may I draw her attention to an article published in the American Journal of Medicine in January of 2021 which stated "The American Journal of Medicine now (Jan. 2021) recommends

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Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin, and Zinc for the treatment of Covid 19 outpatients." https://principia-scientific. com/the-american-journal-ofmedicine-now-recommendshcq-for-covid19/ That was 12 months ago. Margaret, don't you read your trade journals? It seems that this vital lifesaving information has slipped past you, the AMA, the FDA and all the vaccinecentric State and Federal Health ministers. In light of this (year old) information being in the public domain, I may ask "Why is HCQ still banned in Australia, and particularly in Queensland where doctors can cop a fine or jail time if they dare prescribe it for early treatment of COVID19?" The current treatment seems to be stay home if you’re sick, you will get better or be taken to hospital. By the time you get to hospital your viral load, in some instances, will have completely overwhelmed your immune system and you will die. If you got early treatment at home at first diagnosis, your life may have been saved. Early treatment with this multi-drug approach has saved countless lives. To verify my statements please consider the source documents from Qld Health website: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/ conditions/health-alerts/

coronavirus-covid-19/currentstatus/public-health-directions/ prescribing,-dispensing-orsupply-of-hydroxychloroquinedirection Prescribing, Dispensing or Supply of Hydroxychloroquine Direction (7/4/2020) On the web page mentioned above is a Q and A section, part of which reads Q.”Can I take hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure for COVID-19? A. You are not allowed to take hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure for COVID-19." Q. What is the penalty if the direction is not followed? A. If you don’t comply you may receive an on the spot fine of $1,378, a court-imposed penalty of up to $13,785 or 6 months imprisonment. Q. Does Hydroxychloroquine cure COVID-19? A. To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (COVID-19). Some specific treatments are under investigation and will be tested through clinical trials. That is the sad truth, and this "Health Direction" is still in force in Queensland as at 15th January, 2022! Sorry Margaret, but your assertions do not fit the facts.

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COMMUNITY Dear Editor, 30 years ago my son had an immediate encephalitis reaction to a vaccine, which required 10 years of rehabilitation, to return him to ‘age-appropriateness’. I also discovered our GP, father to 6 unvaxed children, risked deregistration and harassment if he shared his professional concerns on vaccines – and so my son's situation was relegated to silenced 'collateral damage' in the name of medicine. I turned to natural therapies, and all my children enjoyed excellent health, unvaccinated from then on. I educated myself on the pros and cons, and we continued this way unscathed by illnesses, school or social exclusion. Reading told me polio was already in decline when vaccines were introduced, citing improvements in sanitation and health education as prime factors. This could apply to Covid to some degree. The media blurred the lines between anti-vaxxers, choicers and unrelated demonstrators. Their opinions are no less valid than the vaccinated upset about coercion, regrets, and dismissed and emerging side-effects. Conspiracy theories surface because trust is absent, not intelligence necessarily, and there is a trail of information to support them. And we should always do our own research. Vaccination, like politics and religion, has no right or wrong – only preference and the consequences play themselves out. It is no one’s business how you vote, pray or heal. Vaccinating doesn’t make you righter, smarter or better than someone who doesn’t. The lauded statement ‘it could’ve been worse if I hadn’t vaccinated’ is misinformation. What is the basis for this? If you vaccinate and get sick, you get sick to whatever degree you get sick. What can it be compared to? With borders open and infections building it probably helps to remember that science is one way, not the only way. Name and address supplied Dear Editor,

We are relatively new to Banksia Beach building our house adjacent to the golf course. It is a lovely new area with a lot of new home construction taking place. I ride my bike every day to stay fit and in some areas of Freshwater Drive, the road narrows and I am really cognisant of upcoming cars and roundabouts. All in all, the tradies vehicles are driven with respect but in other cases, it seems to be a competition how fast they can drive through intersections. It was early this morning that one cut me off as he sped past me, just missing me. Further on, I see him on the side of the road, talking to two policemen who were conducting speed control duties sporting a radar gun. There is little doubt in my mind that he was well over the speed limit and no doubt in my mind he was fined. I would like to thank those two officers for keeping our roads safe and I hope this letter serves as a warning to others. Barry from Banksia Beach

Dear Editor,

Professor Ehud Qimron, head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Tel Aviv University and one of the leading Israeli immunologists, recently wrote an open letter sharply criticizing the Israeli – and indeed global – management of the coronavirus pandemic. It could have been aimed at the Queensland Govt and it would still be pertinent, part of the original letter has been edited as some cultural differences exist, but do not affect the relevance. Dept. of Health, it’s time to admit failure. Two years late, you finally realize that a respiratory virus cannot be completely defeated and that any such attempt is doomed to fail. You refuse to admit that the infection comes in waves that fade by themselves, despite years of observations and scientific knowledge. You insisted on attributing every decline of a wave solely to your actions, and so through false propaganda “you overcame the virus.” You refuse to admit that; Mass testing is ineffective, even

though the daily testing cost runs into millions of dollars, that the vaccinated are just as contagious as unvaccinated, that the disease is dozens of times more dangerous for risk groups and older adults than for young people who are not in risk groups. You hide data that allows for objective and proper research, for example, no child has died from Covid, but one in 5000 can expect to suffer serious side effects from the vaccine. The truth is that you have burned hundreds of billions of dollars to no avail – for publishing intimidation, for ineffective tests, for destructive lockdowns and for disrupting the routine of life ¸ for the last two years. You are destroying the education of our children and their future. You made children feel guilty, and scared, harmed livelihoods, the economy, human rights, mental health and physical health, turned the people against each other, divided society and polarized the discourse. Branded, without any scientific basis, people who chose not to get vaccinated as enemies of the public and as spreaders of disease. You promote, in an unprecedented way, a draconian policy of discrimination, denial of rights and selection of people, including children, for their medical choice. A selection that lacks any epidemiological justification. There is currently no medical emergency, but you have been cultivating such a condition for two years now because of lust for power, budgets and control. The only emergency now is that you still set policies and hold huge budgets for propaganda and psychological engineering instead of directing them to strengthen the health care system. Name and address supplied. Dear Ed, I must respond to the letter from Nigel in issue 157 of Jan 14, 2022. Nigel states in the closing paragraph of his diatribe against rational thought, that " Misinformation and health conspiracy theories are hurting vulnerable people. All governments support vaccines, health measures

and treatments that evidence shows work and are safe. Nigel, how about some evidence that shows the vaccines do not work and are not safe. We can get the evidence from our very own TGA, which keeps a database of adverse events caused by all approved medicines, including vaccines, reported to them by doctors. This database is on their website and can be accessed by the public, as long as you are familiar with database searches. You have to dig to find the important stuff. It is known as the DAEN (Database of Adverse Events Notifications), and can be accessed here:https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/ daen/daen-entry.aspx Now if you do a search on the vaccines, (search=covid) you will get the following information:"Number of cases with a single suspected medicine: 97,868 Number of cases where death was a reported outcome: 733" So, Nigel, would you consider these covid vaccines safe and effective when your own government is telling you there have been 97 thousand reports of adverse events (detailed when you search the database) and worst of all, 733 people have died from the effects of the vaccine. These are reports by doctors. Covered up by the media. In any other era, this murderous vaccine campaign would be halted. It is especially horrendous because the American vaccination campaign started earlier than ours, (December 14, 2020) and these injuries and deaths were reported in the American VAERS system. Our mass vaccination campaign started on February 22 2021, some 2 months later. The problems with the vaccine in American were on file for the Australian authorities to see if they so wished. Evidently, they didn't, and if they saw it, they ignored it. After reading Nigel's entire letter, it appears that we are getting misinformation about misinformation. Regards The Bribie Battler Issue 158 Jan 28 2022 69

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CRIME REPORT

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in action; sometimes it has a better effect on potential criminals.

The Queensland figures show that in 2021 there was a significant increase in the reporting of crimes and suspicious activities, which breaks down to an increase of 10 fold over the previous year, with over 25,000 online calls to our trusted online call centre. This led to over 3,000 arrests and 4,751 charges. What this number does not reflect is the large number of offences that were stopped before they became a statistic or another crime. Prevention can often be as good as catching offenders

The good news of the above figures is that the total number of crimes and offences are down in 2020, and although Covid may have played its part, it is the ever-watchful attitude of the 'silent army' that is helping. Of all the phone calls made, it averages out that 1 in 4 callers wish to remain anonymous and these calls are a very welcome way to communicate as we are all trying to reduce crime, are we not? We are doing a good job

Police from Moreton are seeking assistance from the public in regard to keeping a watch on our schools for the remaining of the holidays.

no forced entry to the room.

On New Year’s Eve between 11.30pm and 12.30am a skylight has been damaged and a lock forced on a rooftop door at an educational facility on First Avenue, Bongaree. A manual arts room had been entered but there was

There was no property reported stolen. The alleged offenders have also graphited two areas of the school with blue and black spray paint. On January 3 at 7.40pm staff were alerted to an alarm sounding at the same facility. Staff could smell paint and found graffiti on a wall. Further graffiti was also found on the stage area.

doing what we are doing, but we all do need to improve to keep up with the expansion of crimes that are around us. One phone call from North Queensland led to successful arrests and 5 charges that included the seizure of more than $60,000 worth of drugs. All from a single phone call. The total proceeds of crime for last year came to a total of over $3M of drugs and over $1.35M was recovered as proceeds of crime. These results are all coming from our 'silent army' out there keeping an eye open for suspicious activities and crimes in operation which

they do report to C.S. We do all thank you. Across Australia, someone contacts C.S. every 2 minutes to share information that is then passed on to the Police and this, in turn, leads to an average of 100 arrests every week; these figures are across the full field of offences. Keep up the good work... Why not come and join us? Help protect our community. Report an offence. 131 444 Contact C.S. .1800 333 000Why not check us out

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