letters to the editor

Dear Editor,

I am responding to Peter Bradley's recent letter and am respectfully suggesting an alternate solution.

Why don't we leave 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA' where it is - keep that for formal occasions other than sporting events - Anzac Day, Australia Day, opening of Parliaments, royal visits etc.

Sport in Australia is KING - it deserves its own anthem.

Let’s adopt a separate 'anthem' for major sporting occasions that deserves an anthem being played.

We don't have to look far to see how multinational Australia has become - just have a look at some of the names of the members of all our sporting teams at state and national level.

My alternate proposal is the adoption of Judith Durham's hit 'WE ARE ONE' as Australia's Sporting Anthem - to be sung at Olympic and Commonwealth Games when Australians of many races are receiving Gold Medals, at the commencement of International Sporting

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Dear Editor, Insurance for e-bikes - I recently renewed my household insurance policy. I had some queries about the renewal, so I contacted the insurer's HELP DESK to clarify matters. In the course of that conversation, I was advised that my e-bike is not insured under the policy. Bicycles are covered. But not e-bikes. I asked if I could take out a separate policy for just the e-bike but was advised that was not possible. The

Dear Editor, events involving Australia and opponents from overseas, Grand Finals and so on. We are soon to be hosting a number of international sporting world cup events - culminating in the 2032 OLYMPICS.

I wanted to send you three superstars a huge thank you for producing, every fortnight, a most amazing magazine, which you then deliver to my driveway free of charge. How wonderful. We are happy to support all the advertisers in there and thank you for highlighting all new businesses- and the current ones too of coursewhich make Bribie and surrounds their place of business.

Don’t be discouraged by those very few minorities who will always find something to complain about. The great majority of us are IMMENSELY grateful for the HUGE and eclectic range of topics covered.

Well done you three. Kind regards and keep up the fabulous work!! L.D Evans.

We would not be inventing the wheelIreland has a sporting anthem - 'IRELAND CALLS'. In 1995 the Irish Rugby Football Union commissioned this song as an alternate to the then republic's anthem 'THE SOLDIER'S SONG. Since then, Irish athletes and sports fans have showed great affection for the song. People at sporting occasions are voting with their larynx!!

I totally agree with Peter's comment about 'dry eyes in the house'.

It is always played when our Wallabies play Ireland. It was played when Ireland played during the recent cricket world cup as well as when they played the All Blacks during their recent tour of New Zealand.

I agree that some of the words would have to be modernised/updated - retain the chorus but rewrite two verses.

Grae Britt

sympathetic HELP DESK person advised that he understood this was the position for other household insurers. He knew of no insurer that covered e-bikes under their general household policy and knew of no insurer who could provide coverage through a separate policy.

What is the experience of other The Bribie Island readers? Is your e-bike covered by your household policy? If so, who is your insurer? John

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Crime Report

Bribie Island Wrap

MAY 2023 www.mypolice.qld.gov.au/moreton

Stolen Campervan

Police are investigating the theft of an A’Van Sportliner 1998 camper from a a Foley Street Bongaree address at Bribie Island, between May 19 and 20. It is alleged a padlock was cut from the tow ball, allowing offenders to steal the vehicle.

At the time, the van was bearing Queensland registration AY3434. Stolen boat, Beachmere Police are investigating the theft of a boat from an Egan Avenue, Beachmere address between 10.30am and 2pm on May 23. It is alleged a chain was cut and a fence around the property was damaged, in order to gain entry and steal the boat.

Dear Editor,

I agree with Peter Bradley, that our current National Anthem should be replaced with the Seekers’ great song. But why have three verses, when most people can’t remember more than one. My suggested verse acknowledges all the people who have contributed to our nation, though admittedly it doesn’t say as much about the land itself.

“Our founders came in ancient times, thousands of years ago. While others came in prison ships, and helped Australia grow. Now many seek their freedom here, beneath the southern sunWe all combine, in this great land, to be Australian.”

It leads into the original chorus with its aspirations, to make a great anthem.

H.Beneke

CCTV footage shows a grey Ssangyong Musso four-wheel drive towing the boat in the vicinity of Bribie Island Road at about 3pm on May 23. It is alleged that this vehicle was stolen from a Cronin Street, Morayfield address between 5.30pm on May 19 and 7.20am on May 20. It was located at a Wilton Street, Wooloongabba address at 1.20pm on May 24.

It is further alleged that the stolen vehicle has been involved in multiple offences across Brisbane including Deception Bay, Windsor, Rothwell, Dakabin, Narangba and Scarborough. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2300849494 in a housing complex at Goodwin Drive, Bongaree were damaged due to attempted entry and property, including jewellery and cash, were stolen.

Between May 15 and 17, similar types of offences occurred at nine units at a complex on Foley Street, Bongaree.

On May 15, it is alleged a Dux Drive, Bongaree residence was broken into and camera equipment was stolen.

It is alleged that entry was gained through an unlocked rear sliding door. The resident later found that the alleged offender accidently took a video of himself on a phone which belonged to the home owner.

Between May 16 and 17, it is alleged that three houses

It is alleged the following items were stolen from the properties: meat, cash, photographic equipment, and a portable refrigerator.

On May 24, the alleged offender was located at a Kingfisher Drive, Bongaree address when police executed a search warrant.

The 28 year-old Bongaree man was arrested and charged with break and enter and drug offences.

He is set to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates court on May 31.