The MINI Bribie Islander Aug 2018 / Sept 2018 Issue 20

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By Neil Wilson

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n inescapable fact about the construction industry is that there are always rather heavy and at times awkward objects that need to be lifted into their correct position and as this task is usually unachievable by manpower alone, industry workers rely on the assistance of a crane, especially when the building is multi-storied. Actually, even the ancient Greeks, great builders that they were, realised the necessity of a lifting device when working with large stone blocks and archaeological records show that they invented the first crane for lifting heavy loads in the sixth century BC. Wherever there is construction in progress, cranes can be seen and their size and type varies, depending on the application for which they are used.

Along with small and medium

sized truck mounted cranes, there are self-propelled models and the extremely capable tower cranes, one of which can be seen at the Midson Constructions unit development site off Benabrow Avenue in Bellara.

This particular example of mechanical ingenuity is a Liebherr 71 EC Tower Crane which features a thirty-three metre boom and at it’s current location, the operator’s cabin sits over thirty metres above the ground.

The Liebherr company is arguably one of the largest manufacturers of cranes in the world today and has grown exponentially since Hans Liebherr founded the business after recognising the need for tools and machinery in the building industry.

Along with design engineers and tradesmen, Liebherr developed the TK 10 which was the first mobile tower crane in 1949 and as well as being transportable, it was easily set up upon arrival at

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the site. The company is now recognised throughout the world as the manufacturer of not only a range of cranes but also other machinery including mining equipment, refrigeration supplies and aerospace systems.

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Matty, the operator of this tall machine which towers above Bellara and he told me that the Liebherr 71 EC has a number of very advanced features and these include the option of being able to be remotely controlled from the ground and what is called a SMIE System which is designed to prevent a collision with objects such as power lines.

‘Even though the crane can be operated remotely, I still have to go up there to switch it over so I normally stay and work it from the cabin,’ said Matty. ‘It’s not a bad view from up there,’ he added.

He remarked that when the crane is unattended, the boom is always unlocked

which enables it to swing freely with the breeze, therefore providing the least resistance to strong winds.

Matty said that he and the dogman, Dylan, are employed by Nigel at Elevated Rigging Solutions on the Sunshine Coast which is a company that provides experienced machine operators to sites throughout the region. He explained that he has worked his way up in the industry, beginning as a rigger/dogman, and he is now in his twenty fourth year as an operator.

‘I operate all varieties of cranes including mobiles and the tallest job that I have worked on was twenty four stories,’ he said. The job in Bellara involves building a four story unit block on top of a ground level carpark and Matty pointed out that, depending on a few variables including the weather, the completion date is expected to be somewhere around Christmas time.

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FESTIVAL

A REAL GEM OF A FESTIVAL

By Neil Wilson

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hen we think about giving someone a gift, we very often consider the possibility of making that gift a piece of jewellery and for anyone who is a friend or relative of a Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club member, their chances of receiving a beautifully hand crafted

Gem Club members hard at work on their designs

piece of jewellery as a gift are greatly increased.

The Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club operates from premises in the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre complex and is a not for profit organisation with

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more than ninety members who enjoy practicing the various skills associated with the lapidary craft and these include casting, silversmithing, enamelling, faceting and even wax casting. Publicity Officer Kerrie Western explained that being in the club offers members a lot more than just the opportunity to cut stones and making jewellery. ‘We often go on field trips and visit other clubs,’ said Kerrie. In October we will be visiting Inverell and this will coincide with that club’s gem festival,’ she added.

Kerrie also told me that the items that the club has for sale are not synthetic or heat treated. ‘When someone buys one of our handcrafted pieces, they always know exactly what they are getting and we can even tell them roughly

what area of Queensland the stone came from,’ she pointed out.

For anyone who would like to see the beautiful jewellery that members produce or perhaps find out more about what is involved, I would suggest a visit to the Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club’s Gem Festival which will be held on the weekend of September 8th and 9th. The festival will offer visitors a chance to check out the displays by over seventy vendors and also pick up a few early Christmas presents.

From when the club was founded in November 1998, it has grown to be one of the best equipped Gem and Fossicking clubs in Australia and after spending time there recently and seeing the range of devices that are

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An example of the beautiful hand crafted jewellery for sale

Busy on the faceting machine - Ron Griffiths visits from South Australia each year

available to members, I can see why. Kerrie also mentioned that the club takes pride in ensuring that new members are taught each craft by the volunteer tutors and she added that the tutors hold lessons at U3A each Tuesday.

If anyone would like to find out more about becoming a member of the Gem and Fossicking Club, they can pay a visit to the premises during opening hours which are from 8am to 1 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday or call Colin Thorpe on 0420 917 625.

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COVER STORY

Mr Michael McInerney and Mrs Sarah McInerney

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ur very dramatic cover shot is a photo compilation created by Bribie’s very own Deb Neill of Deb Neill Photography.

The photo montage celebrates the recent marriage of Michael McInerney and Sarah Lee on

Bribie Island.

Deb tells us that Michael McInerney a young man that grew up here on Bribie Island and Sarah Lee (from Kallangur) met at The Sandstone Point Hotel a little over three years ago and fell in love almost

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Last weekend saw them marry in spectacular fashion. Michael surprised Sarah with a most magnificent horse-drawn carriage to take them back to their reception at the Bribie Island R.S.L club.

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Michael has one daughter and Sarah has three children, together they will live at Kallangur for the time being.

Michael tells Deb that he is pretty sure that their little family will be growing larger in the near future.

To the new Mr and Mrs McInerney, The Bribie Islander wishes you both the best of luck in your future.

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OUR COMMUNITY

EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS

By Neil Wilson

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n the August edition of The Bribie Islander, I told the story of Renee McCann and her battle to fund the training and supply of an assistance dog for her little daughter, Dylan and the resulting generosity of the Wallum Action Group who have paid the required amount. Dylan has been diagnosed with Fibular Hemimelia and PFFD (Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency) as well as a number of other issues and will soon undergo several rounds of surgery which are hoped to improve her future lifestyle.

Whilst having now been successful in raising the funds for an assistance dog, Renee now has to afford the quite substantial costs that she will incur in the future and these include

paying to stay in Brisbane during her daughter’s surgery and recovery and this has now come to the attention of the Vietnam Veterans Association.

At a recent meeting of Association members, it was decided to help Renee with these expenses with by providing a very generous donation of $500 and this was presented to her at the Vietnam Veterans Association Dust Off Pad in First Avenue earlier this month. When Association President Mike (Kanga) Daley handed Renee the cheque, he remarked that although the amount was only small, he hoped it would be of help and Renee commented that in this situation, every dollar counts.

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Mike (Kanga) Daley (L) and Colin Dangerfield of the Vietnam Veterans Association presented Renee and her daughter Dylan with a cheque for $500

President Kanga told me that the donation to Renee and Dylan was made possible through the support that the Association received at their regular sausage sizzles. ‘We are incredibly grateful to the

community who support us and, whilst much of our funds are used to help veterans and their families, whenever possible we endeavour to show our gratitude by supporting local causes,’ said Kanga.

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MARKETS

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guess that most locals would by now be aware that the best place to be on the last Sunday morning of each month is the Bribie Vibe Markets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive at Banksia Beach but what most are not aware of is that this month, both the markets and the current exhibition in the Mathew Flinders Gallery are about the next generation.

In the gallery, the Next Generation Art Prize is on display and the main entertainment at the Vibe Markets on August 26th will be provided by the Moreton Youth Concert

Ensemble and market co-ordinator Kelly Vass told me that she would love to see the community support this incredibly talented group of young musicians by coming to hear them perform. I have been told that the members of the ensemble, formerly known as the Pine Rivers Youth Band, are delighted to include the Vibe Markets in their schedule and are looking forward to performing in front of a large audience.

As always, as a craft market with the motto “Make It, Bake It, Grow It,” the Vibe Markets will offer a great range of handmade goods and fresh

The Moreton Youth Concert Ensemble will entertain from 11 am.

be serving their usual tasty snacks.

produce and marketgoers will also be able to check out the beautiful array of goods at the Gem Club and the Woodcrafters.

The Moreton Youth Concert Ensemble will be entertaining from 11 am and other entertainment will be provided by The Celtic Fiddlers who will commence playing at 8.30 am. For those who get a bit peckish, the café will

For further information about the Bribie Vibe Markets, those interested can call the Art Centre on 3408 9288 or Kelly Vass on 0417 741 979.

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ENTERTAINERS OF THE Island Jack puts his own touch to his music

and Slim Dusty,’ said Jack.

‘My father had every Slim Dusty album ever made,’ he explained.

JACK JAMES

By Neil Wilson

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rom the time that I began to write the “Entertainers of the Island” series, I have always found the reason for the feature entertainer taking up music and their main influences to be of particular interest and when I put that

question to Bribie Island entertainer, Jack James, his answer was probably not quite what I was expecting.

‘When I was a kid growing up, I used to hear Slim Dusty, Charley Pride, Slim Dusty, Waylon Jennings, Slim Dusty, Johnny Cash

Jack told me that he first began to take an interest in being a musician as a young teen and after some time of just strumming a guitar at home, he joined with a mate from football and they entertained as a duo.

‘I would say that my main influence in music was John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival and I used to try to sound like him,’ he remarked. From being in a duo, Jack decided to begin performing on his own and although he still joins with his football friend for a couple of performances each year, he is mainly know as a solo artist.

As is the case with experienced entertainers, Jack’s repertoire when performing covers songs from a great variety of genres and eras and he said that there are times when he is surprised at what the audience enjoys.

‘From time to time I do a few Johnny Cash songs and

the first time that I decided to sing a Cash song, I really didn’t think that anyone would like it,’ said Jack. ‘As it turned out, they loved it so it just goes to show, you have to have a really long list of songs that will cater for all tastes,’ he said.

Having moved to Bribie Island from Toowoomba four years ago, Jack has become well known as a regular performer at the Blue Pacific Hotel, both on the Locals Only Sundays and also Friday evenings. He said that he also entertains at a number of venues in and around Brisbane as well as working full time in the construction industry. When discussing his wide variety of songs, he said that he particularly enjoys what he describes as “bluesy country” and also songs by Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel and AC/DC. ‘I try to put my own touch to whatever I sing,’ Jack told me. ‘There was a time when if you didn’t sing a song exactly the same as the original artist, the audience hated it but now, it’s just the opposite and people like to hear someone sing a song their way,’ he said.

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Lydia Bonastre painted this image of Woorim as a present for her mum Fabienne

Jack James (R) with the guys from Locals Only

Jack James is an artist who has the ability to capture an audience with his style of music and this is obviously the reason why he is kept so busy as an entertainer, both locally and in Brisbane. I would strongly suggest a visit to the Blue Pacific Hotel when he is performing and I know that anyone who takes advantage of an opportunity to do so will not leave disappointed. If there is anyone who would like to book Jack James to entertain at a venue, he can be contacted either through his Facebook page which is Sing Jack James, by email to jactrak@yahoo. com.au or by phone on 0446 112 166.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DETAIL

By Neil Wilson

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ollowing on from what can best be described as the most outstanding Mathew Flinders Art Prize in the history of the event, the walls of the Mathew Flinders Gallery will be filled with entries in the Next Generation Art Prize featuring works by those in the 8 – 18 age group. The prize monies over all age groups add up to a total of $2,550 and the event will be on display in the gallery from August 22nd until September 9th with the official opening being on August 25th.

The standard of the entries in the 2017 Next Generation Art Prize was nothing less than outstanding and, if the work of

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one particular competing artist is an indication of what we will see this year, the judges will not find it easy to make their decisions.

Year eleven Bribie Island High School student Lydia Bonastre has entered two of her works in the Next Generation Art Prize and I recently had the opportunity to talk to her about her passion for art and how she has developed her skill with the brush. ‘I have always been interested in art and, like many artists, I used to draw when I was very young.

When I was in year four, I began taking lessons from local tutor, Greg Cannon,’ Lydia told me. ‘I have been getting lessons from him ever since.

I normally work with acrylics and the majority of my pieces are landscapes,’ she explained.

Lydia pointed out that when in the process of creating one of her paintings, she likes to

concentrate on attention to detail and her mum Fabienne remarked that when Lydia is painting, she is a different person. ‘I believe that it is very therapeutic for her,’ Fabienne remarked. When I asked Lydia about her plans for the future, she said that her aim is to become an interior decorator and after seeing the results of her ability to work with colours, I think that she will be absolutely perfect for that field.

The Next Generation Art Prize will no doubt attract many visitors to the Mathew Flinders Gallery, as have the many great exhibitions that have been on display this year. The gallery if a part of the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre which is on Sunderland Drive in Banksia Beach. The centre is open each day except Monday from 10 am and anyone who would like to find out more about the many activities there or about becoming a volunteer can call 3408 9288 or pay a visit to the centre.

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in the Air with KATHERINE SEITZ & Aviation Lovers Qld

By Neil Wilson

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Katherine explained that her initial step toward being addicted to flying was as a young girl when her family relocated to Queensland on an Australian Airlines flight in 1992. ‘From that time on, my brother and I used to spend a lot of time plane spotting, looking for Australian Airlines planes,’ said Katherine. ‘Although I enjoyed spotting, I began to develop a slight fear of heights due to having almost fallen out of a roller coaster. I guess that you could say that whilst my interest was still there, I went through a bit of a hiatus until, for my thirtieth birthday, my husband Cliff organised a joy flight in a Tiger Moth ( the Contessa which featured in this series)and re-kindled my passion for

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‘I try to attend as many as possible and I have to say that my husband Cliff is a wonderful support, taking photos of me when I want one with one or other of the pilots or aircraft. I have been lucky enough to meet people such as Paul Bennett and Matt Hall,’ she remarked.

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I mentioned earlier in this article about Katherine’s hobby of collecting aviation related items and she told me that so far those are mainly from the airlines. ‘ I have so much in the collection that we are setting up another book case in order to have more on display,’ Katherine told me. ‘There boxes and boxes full and one day I would like to open a small museum with everything that I have been able to collect,’ she said.

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BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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he Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre is recognised as being able to offer a diverse range of services to those who need them and these include personal, family and debt relief counselling, tax return assistance, emergency relief and also a free food distribution through the Tuesday morning Neighbourhood Harvest. The centre also a variety of courses throughout the year and the subjects include parenting and dealing with addiction.

There is also a Multicultural English Conversation Group (MECOG) which meets each Monday morning from 9 am until noon and, since it’s inception eighteen years ago, has been facilitated by centre volunteer Nola Pritchard.

Nola and her husband moved to Bribie Island in 1975 from Gordonvale in North Queensland and prior to joining the dedicated band of volunteers at the Neighbourhood Centre, she had been involved in a

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‘After holding the course at the Caboolture Learning Centre, I repeated it at Deception Bay and also on Bribie Island. It covered all aspects associated with seeking employment and this included strengths and weaknesses, self-esteem, application letters and resumes,’ Nola explained.

‘At the Learning Centre, I also worked with groups of migrants whose English skills were in need of improvement and one couple who lived on the island asked me why there was not a similar group on Bribie. After putting forward the concept to Centre Manager Cecelia Taylor who became very interested in the idea, I founded the group in 2000,’ she told me.

Nola said that the group welcomes anyone from an overseas country who would like to improve their English, either in the area of conversation, listening, reading or writing. ‘What the group members need most is self-confidence and to feel good about themselves, resulting in

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The number of people who attend MECOG fluctuate from three up to ten and Nola pointed out that no matter how many attend, the camaraderie is always amazing. She said that the members care for each other and whilst she begins as the facilitator, before long they are teaching each other. Nola also remarked that sometimes she becomes involved in the member’s lives outside the meetings of the group. ‘If someone needs clarification of a form or perhaps needs to write an important letter, I try to help them,’ said Nola. ‘I believe that I have time for my family, for myself and for the community. MECOG is my contribution to the community. I learn as much from what I do as what I feel SERVICES

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As a person who enjoys being able to help the community, Nola also helps the students at Banksia Beach School with their reading and spends her time at home pottering in the garden or doing crossword puzzles.

The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre at 9 Verdoni Street in Bellara, is open each weekday except Friday from 9 am until 3 pm and without the selfless dedication of volunteers such as Nola Pritchard, would not be able to serve the community as it does. Anyone who would like details about what the centre has to offer or perhaps about becoming a volunteer should either contact them by phone on 3408 8440 or pay the centre a visit.

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n nineteenth-century English literature, poppies were recognised as the symbol of sleep or a state of oblivion but in literature associated with the First World War, the poppy took on a much more powerful symbolism, representing the shedding of blood on the battlefield. History reveals that red poppies among the very first plants to sprout in the ravaged battlefields of France and it was the sight of these poppies at Ypres in 1915 that inspired Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae to pen the poem, “In Flanders Fields.”

Having read the poem just prior to the Armistice, American YMCA worker Moina Michael and was extremely touched by McCrae’s work that she then wrote her own poem as a reply and always wore a red poppy as a way of demonstrating her faith, which was what the Lieutenant-Colonel had urged in his poem. In November 1918, a meeting of YMCA secretaries from several countries provided Moina with a forum to talk about her poppies and the French YMCA secretary, Anna Guerin, took the idea to another level by selling poppies in order to raise funds needy veterans and their families as well as widows and orphans.

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Each of the poppies was sold for one shilling with five pence being donated to a charity for French children, six pence going to the league’s welfare work and one penny adding to the league’s National funds.

Through its strong association with the sacrifices made during war, the poppy has also become very popular in wreaths which are laid on ANZAC Day each year and an early recorded instance of this

was when soldiers taking part in the 1940 Dawn Service during their time in Palestine dropped poppies as they filed past the Stone of Remembrance and a senior Australian officer laid a wreath of poppies which were picked from Mt Scopus.

This year, November 11 marks one hundred years since the end of the Great War and whilst the 2014 2018 ANZAC Centenary has seen communities across Queensland join together to create a range of very fitting tributes to those who served during the First World War, the Queensland Government has commissioned a statewide art installation to which all Queenslanders will be able to contribute.

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in the making of poppies for the art installation by participating in one or more of the workshops which are being held at The Australian Vintage Aviation Society Museum at the Caboolture Airfield. These opportunities to be involved will be on Tuesday 21st August from 12 noon to 3 pm, Sunday 26th August from 10 am to 1 pm, Monday 3rd September from 12 noon to 3 pm and on Sunday 9th

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Is your gut healthy? If your gut is not healthy you are not healthy.

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THE PEOPLE ON THE LAND I’ve heard the tales of sacrifice, since on my granny’s knee, then later from my mother, about how it used to be.

I heard of all their struggles, to keep the farm aloft, of backs and spirits broken, it wasn’t for the soft.

Granny was a pioneer, she grew up city-raised, but when she won a raffle, she took off for the fray.

That raffle was a land deal, One thousand acres bush, the only catch to all of this, was clear all the trees and brush.

So grandpa and my uncles went, off to find their land, they walked for miles and set up camp, and the kids all gave a hand.

Then grandma and the little kids, they followed on behind, they all set ‘round a roaring fire, and heard the dingos’ whine, Next morning Gramps got busy, he set the tents up well, and later he would build, a hut of bark and trees he felled,

Then he built the Homestead, with the verandahs all around, he even had an orchard, and river on the land, When Gran discovered there was no school, Grampa and all the neighbours, decided they would build one there, and then they hired the teachers.

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He was a widower and she a widow. They had known each other for a number of years, having been high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the past, without fail.

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He went over-and-over the conversation of the previous evening, but his mind was blank. He remembered asking the question, but for the life of him could not recall her response.

With fear and trepidation, he picked up the phone and called her.

First, he explained that he couldn’t remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the past evening.

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of her, “When I asked if you would marry me, did you say. Yes or did you say No? “Why you silly man, she replied, I said Yes. Yes I will! And I meant it with all my heart!”

The widower was delighted. He felt his heart skip a beat.

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hilst the population and therefore the residential areas of Bribie Island have continued to expand over the decades, we are fortunate in that there is still a large percentage of the island which retains the beauty associated with the natural environment and along with that is the opportunity for residents and visitors to go for walks through the bushland in order to find out what the area holds. With this in mind and possessing the necessary knowledge to do so, local resident Allan Carr has produced a very comprehensive field guide which can best be described as “the Who’s Who in the Native plant World of Bribie” and anyone who enjoys going for an excursion of discovery in the bush should probably not leave home without it.

Allan Carr moved to our

Native Plant Field Guide author Allan Carr

beautiful island fourteen years ago from North Queensland and prior to his relocation, had worked as a primary school teacher, a reading support teacher and an environmental education teacher. The ten years prior to his retirement were spent as the Principal of Paluma Environmental Education Centre which is situated on the range between Townsville and Ingham.

Allan was an active member of the Townsville branch of the Society for Growing Australian Plants and during his time in the North participated in many field trips with the society.

Once in this part of the world, Allan became a member of Native Plants Caboolture which is a branch of Native Plants Queensland and he has spent countless hours in the bush, becoming familiar with the native plants of the area. He told me that he was often accompanied on his local excursions by Wallum Action Group President John Ward before his untimely passing earlier this year. As a keen photographer, Allan has captured images of many plants during his excursions and some of his photographs have been published in the Native Plants Queensland quarterly journal.

Allan’s book, “A FIELD GUIDE to NATIVE PLANTS of BRIBIE ISLAND and nearby coastal South East Queensland” is the product of ten years photography followed by three years of research and features 572 photographs which are accompanied by

descriptions of 235 species.

There 164 species which are found at Sandstone Point, Ningi, Godwin Beach and Beachmere as well as Toorbul and Donnybrook. The book is published by Native Plants Caboolture and all proceeds from the sale go to that organisation.

A copy of Allan’s book can be bought from the Bongaree Post Office, the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre or Native Plants Caboolture.

Anyone who would like to enquire about the book or becoming a member of Native Plants Caboolture can call Edgar Askew on 3408 2048 or Allan Carr on 3408 7234.

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f you asked a Rotarian “what does Rotary do?” they might say something like “Rotary is a global network of community volunteers” or “We are 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.”

All this is true but a few words or a one page article in a newspaper would never cover the multitude of projects that are undertaken, nor the diversity of skills our members bring to our clubs.

Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique understanding and perspective. Our shared enthusiasm for service

helps us accomplish the remarkable. Our motto “Service above Self” truely conveys our humanitarian commitment and spirit.

It is not surprising that The Rotary Foundation is one of the top three charities in the world. Using Rotary Foundation grants, Rotary’s 35,000 clubs across the world develop and carry out sustainable humanitarian projects and provide scholarships and professional training opportunities that promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water, sustain mothers and children, improve education, and strengthen local economies. The Foundation is a worldwide leader in the efforts to

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eradicate polio through its partnership with the World Health Organisation and others.

The Rotary Club of Bribie Island has a small dedicated team of 30 members, who work tirelessly to help resolve some of the world’s most enduring problems.

For the last two years our Club was honoured to be awarded the Lionel McCray Memorial Trophy for the most Outstanding Club in our District. There are so many projects that we could work on but have to restrict our commitments due to lack of human resources.

August is Membership and Club Development Month in Rotary and we are asking you to join us.

Age is no barrier – nor sex, religion, creed, occupation, or political beliefs. If you have recently moved to Bribie Island and want to make new connections then we are what you need. If you want to make business connections then Rotary is the place for you. Or, if you just want to make a difference, Rotary might be the answer.

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Well yes you will. Four of our members have featured in Neil Wilson’s “Islander Extraordinaire” articles and you will know many of us from our monthly markets in Brennan Park. Members come from all suburbs on the Island and Sandstone Point.

We are a friendly group who enjoy fund raising. Please come and see how you, as part of the Rotary family, can achieve change and have the satisfaction of feeling you are making a real and positive difference to our World.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH

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DEBRA MIETH Let’s be very honest about it, there are some people in this world who sadly don’t have a creative bone in their body and there are others

Debra Mieth gave an entertaining talk to the audience

who have the ability to turn an item that is old and really past it’s used by date into beautiful to behold. One of those super creative people is Bribie Island Community Arts Centre “Artist of the Month,” Debra Mieth.

Interestingly, it is normally Debra who introduces the Artist of the Month when they present their talk but for her talk, Debra was introduced to her audience by Venue

Manager, Julie Thompson.

Debra began her talk with an explanation of her earlier life and her (as she puts it) “several circumnavigations of the globe” and pointed out that as her maiden name was Hausmann, she has a connection to Baron Hausmann who directed Napoleon III to build Hausmann Boulevard in Paris and she told about having been on it during her time in Paris. Debra mentioned that while travelling with her partner Bruce, they carved their nicknames for each other on the top of the Notre Dame.

‘After returning to Australia, I completed a year of photography with Doug Spowart at his Imagery Gallery and with encouragement from Doug, I attended the Queensland College of Art in 1990 to study Introductory Art and Design,’ said Debra. ‘At that time, I had a toddler and was working as an ICU nurse,’ she added. She told her

An example of Debra’s talent

audience about one instance when her tutor brought in a lot of smashed up model cars and said that they had to use them as subjects for a painting after lunch. ‘I chose a couple that looked as if they would be easy to paint but, when I returned from lunch, they had already been taken,’ Debra explained. ‘I got really angry and just started to let loose with the brush.

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seamstress mother and my grandmother whose fiftyeight-year-old Singer Sewing Machine I still use,’ Debra pointed out.

To see the products of both Debra’s clothing label and her “Colour Me Joy Upcycled” label leaves one with no doubt that this wonderfully creative artist loves colours and she describes her creations as an eclectic mix of Bohemian, vintage, retro and modern upcycled fashion, furniture and homewares that are the result of sewing, painting, drawing, gluing, and hammering as well

A love affair with colour

creating new items of clothing and furniture which she sells at the Maleny Markets and as well as that, she is a valued volunteer at the Arts Centre.

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taking the time to hear the September Artist of the Month, Cheryl Mortimer talk about her passion for art. For more information, those who wish can pay a visit to the Art Centre on Sunderland Drive at Banksia Beach or call 3408 9288.

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what he wanted them to do so I suppose that this is an example of when letting your anger out through art is a good thing,’ she said.

Those who attended Debra’s talk heard about when she was travelling around Australia, Debra found a little dress priced at thirty dollars in a Broome boutique and how she had made one just like it for fifty cents. This became her motivation to start making cheap clothes and sell them at the markets under her “Mona Dearlove Upcycled” label. ‘My clothing label is named for my

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A great variety of Debra’s creations on display

as drilling, sanding and writing along with oodles of thinking. She said that she is inspired by numerous markets, galleries and the architectural marvels which she visited during her travels and paid tribute to the help she has received through the genius of others in various workshops and internet courses as well as those at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

As another example of Debra’s love affair with bright colours, many of the seats and tables have been a target for her brush and visitors to the centre often remark on just how good they look. Debra is constantly

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HISTORY

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

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he Bribie Island Historical Society held its 10 year Anniversary Annual General Meeting last week.

It has achieved so much over these years, with residents and visitors becoming increasingly aware of the rich and colourful history of this small island.

Society Founder Barry Clark had a simple objective in 2008 when a group of his Local History Students at U3A identified the need

to preserve and promote awareness and respect for the islands rich history and urged the formation of the Society.

Following his contact and interviews with virtually all the long-term island residents in the years before, many personal stories, photos and memorabilia had already been captured.

The late Warwick Outram was invited to be the initial Patron and his numerous books on Bribie history proved invaluable.

The Historical Society embarked on the task of building a computer Database of all things “Bribie” that could be accessed and searched for future reference.

Committee members and volunteers have worked on this every week for

10 years now, and the information gathered is quite remarkable.

Thousands of Photos, Documents, Maps, Letters, Postcards, Newspapers and all sorts of fascinating public and private material has been catalogued.

The Society has erected memorial Plaques for 100-year Anniversary celebrations of the settlement of Bongaree, the building of the Jetty, the arrival of the Steamship Koopa, the building Coungeau House and the 50 year anniversary of the Bribie Island Bridge.

Heritage Walk brochures and Fact Sheets about many aspects of local history have all helped to raise awareness, together with regular newspaper articles, public presentations and Heritage walks have all

enhanced public knowledge and respect.

There is still much more to be done and the Society hopes to install many more Heritage signs around the island for the benefit of residents and visitors.

This year’s AGM elected Graham Mills as President for the coming year, following three years dedicated service by Lynne Hooper who now becomes Secretary.

Graham previously served as President in 2011/13 and is currently preparing a book about the residents of Bribie who served in World Wars.

A new Treasurer Ellen Beechey takes over from Nancy Cameron who will remain on the Committee, together with two former Presidents Donna Holmes and Barry Clark. The

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Society was pleased to welcome a new Committee member Viv Tucker, who has been the custodian of Deception Bay history for many years.

Researching and discovering new aspects of local history often provides moments of excitement and amazement at what can still be found.

The local Winston family recently unearthed an entire box of previously unseen glass plate photographs and movie films of Bribie in the 1930’s.

These are now on Display in the Seaside Museum until early November and are a must-see for all Bribie residents as they provide remarkable views and images of life here on Bribie almost 100 years ago.

There will be a public presentation by the Historical Society at the Bribie Island Library on Tuesday 30th and various guided Heritage Walks

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THE LONG WAY ROUND TO BRIBIE!

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eing March we hoped the summer would finally bring some warmth, however going to Kangaroo Island made us pull out our thermals once again, and I ended up scavenging in the shops for an electric blanket!

I already knew what we were in for, when I saw passengers boarding the ferry in padded jackets, gloves and hoodies and this in the height of summer!

However the first hurdle was of course to get the rig onto the ferry. Richard was his usual quiet self and not showing his emotions, while I started to get a bit nervous, being the only huge rig in sight between all the small cars and compact caravans.

A trip on the ferry with your car is usually easy and a bit of fun, as you drive on at one end, and after a couple of glasses of vino, drive off happily at the other end.

Episode 13 - Kangaroo Island This time however we were faced with something totally unexpected, as we stared in horror and disbelief at the sight of cars ‘reversing’ onto the ferry. Meanwhile a big crowd of onlookers and passengers stared back at us in anticipation, while Richard was contemplating his plan of action, with centimeters to spare in between cars, walls and beams, not to mention the 3.8 meter height of the van!

Richard made a vital decision and sent Ginger and I ahead on board, so we could direct him from the bridge via mobile. As soon as we checked in and waved to him from the bridge, he turned off the phone!!!! I thought ‘Oh no the mobile is not working!’ and started to point, gesture and call out, but he just wound up the window and drove off!

Here we were on board with just my handbag and Ginger screaming ‘Daddy come back!’ Then finally the rig stopped and slowly reversed back towards us. Still holding my breath, I witnessed how Richard followed the ground personnel to maneuver the rig perfectly on board.

After all that commotion I was not sure if I should be mad or overjoyed, but

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looking back at the stress, the enormous cost of $1000 for the ferry trip, and Ginger throwing up, it was all worth it in the end.

We stayed on the coast at Penneshaw in a caravan park with the worst amenities, but with the most gorgeous direct views over the water.

As we did not come to Kangaroo Island for the toilets, we soon discovered that there were some great parks and tours for nature lovers. One can watch seals and sea lions from cliff tops and sandy beaches,

Kangaroo Island Miracle Rock formation

alternative. Behaving nice and quietly for most of the time, with just a view occasional pitter patters, they hitched a ride back with us across to the main land!

But if you have a slightly larger appetite than a mouse, Kangaroo Island is

Showing the height of the rocks

or take part in tours to see kangaroos, koalas, penguins, dolphins, feed pelicans or take a owl for a walk!

We did not get around to do the Koala and Kangaroo part, however on our drive home from the ‘miracle’ rock formations, which is a must see when you visit Kangaroo Island, we had to do some emergency braking to let a Koala meander across the road and a roo hop into the bushes.

As cute as they are, you can’t just take wildlife off the island, but with the weather showing its cold side some special species of ‘Kangaroo Island mouse’ decided that our van was a rather cosy

the place for foodies, with pubs overlooking the sunset and wineries set on misty hills, but none of them beat my favourite ‘Thai food van’ experience. This van usually docks itself on one end or another of the island, to dish out their yummy cuisine. On a Thursday however, the van is parked at home within a huge shed, still leaving room for large tables, chairs, heaters and a fully stocked bar! To give this space some ambience they have some great lighting, outdoor fire pits and a singer entertaining, while you eat and mingle with locals and tourists, watching the sun go down.

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Although it is not easy or cheap to live on the island, the locals have developed a healthy barter system, and seem to be very happy working with tourism, employing each other’s family members to make ends meet.

And as a fellow tourist pointed out, when you come to Kangaroo Island, you feel you step back in time, for most of the island seems untouched and there are no rabbits or foxes either.

But time did not stop for Richard, who had to return to Brisbane for work. We girls decided to wait for him at Windsor Gardens in Adelaide, where Gingers friends all gathered again for a weekend full of fun and games, turning the play tent

Queuing up for the ferry

into a pig pen, where food and lollies rested in peace, next to stinky socks and old salami wrappers.

But that was not the only stink that haunted me, as the smell of death emerged from all different nooks and crannies in the van…

I decided to start with investigating the lower kitchen cupboard and voila!

There was an empty rat sack packet….followed by nibbled on food packs…. My suspicion of pitter patters at Kangaroo Island was confirmed, and the only thing I could do to limit the stench was to tape up any smelly holes I could find.

Needless to say when my dear hubby arrived back from work a week later

the smell had gone, and he could not understand what all the fancy taping was all about.

Yay! Finally leaving behind anything that smells, we were off like a cheese in the sun, to our next destination – Coober Pedy!

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To have your events listed on this calendar, please email details to to thebribieislander@gmail.com A EVERY MON, THU, FRI Alcoholics Anonymous: Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie four times a week.

Sunday - Woorim Promises 7:30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach Access Area no.3 North st, Woorim - BYO chair.

Monday - I.D. Recovery 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Thursday - 12 by 12, Living Sober meeting - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Saturday - Bribie Open I.D. - 7.00pm Bribie Island and surrounds Community Centre, 9 Verdoni st, Bellara. PH Jaime 0438 622 545.

EVERY WEDNESDAY ALICE A BAILEY Study Group: Phone Marion 0430 213 383.

B EVERY WEDNESDAY Baby Rhyme Time: at the Bribie Library, 10am.

3rd SUNDAY of the Month Barefoot Bowls, Bribie Island Bowls Club: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire.

Every MONDAY Beachmere Indoor Bowls Club: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea.

PH 0414 088 358.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SAT Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6.30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 5496 8661. thebribieislander@gmail.com

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days.

EVERY TUESDAY Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree.

All welcome. PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

C 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY of the Month Beachmere Craft Group: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft.

Gold coin donation.

PH 0417 067 992 EVERY THURSDAY Bribie Island Handcraft Club: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438 001 297.

2nd SUNDAY of the Month Country Links Monthly Concert: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. PH Janice 0403 481 943.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY of the Month Craft Group, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. 0417 067 992.

E EVERY MONDAY Euchre: meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. Details.

PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

G 1st WEDNESDAY of the Month Banksia Garden Club: Meet from 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. All welcome.

Phone Desley 3408 8470.

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4th WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Garden Club: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT Bribie Island Gem & Fossicking Club: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach.

Please wear closed in shoes.

Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 8th & 9th, hours - 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island PH Greg 0418 835 137 or Colin 0420 917 625.

EVERY TUESDAY Girl Guides: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659.

1st TUES & 2nd THURS of the Month

H Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am) PH Bette 3408 3096.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Island Historical Society: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm. All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

L 1st SATURDAY of the Month Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Market: Meet at 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Bookings: 0435 017 752. thebribieislander@gmail.com

M 2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Market Stall: 9am – 11am.

Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd WEDNESDAY of the Month Bribie Masonic Lodge: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree.

Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

EVERY TUESDAY Meditation at Bribie Arts Centre Labyrinth: Sunderland Drive, 7am.

Contact Joyce 0439 329 334.

EVERY MONDAY Multicultural English: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440 N 4th MONDAY of the Month Bribie Island National Seniors: Meet at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start. PH Coral 3408 6152 EVERY MONDAY Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ EVERY TUESDAY Needlecraft: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171 FIRST TUESDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Branch of the National Servicemens’ Association: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree. PH John Price 0439 287 747.

O Every SUNDAY of the Month Bribie Island Orchestra Practice: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818.

4th TUES of the Month Bribie Island Orchid Society Cultural Meeting at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

2nd SATURDAY of the Month Bribie Island Orchid Society New Growers’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start.

Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

P 4th MONDAY of the Month Bribie Island Bush Poets: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific AD V E RTI S I N G | 0448 448 457

Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen.

PH Cay 3408 3219.

EVERY TUE & SAT Pam’s Free Tai Chi And Meditation Group: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m.

Beginners Welcome.

1st TUES & 2nd THURS of the Month The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local area residents and meets in the RSL's Anzac Room at 9:15 a.m. September’s function is the popular $10.00 pp BBQ at Bribie Island’s Congeau House. The usual guest speaker spot will be taken over by a screening of two TED Talks by child rights hero Malala Yousafzai and Olympic skier Janine Shepherd.

Visitors welcome. Details Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792).

2nd TUESDAY of the Month Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage: Meets in the RSL’s ANZAC Room at 0915 for 0930. PH Gerry 5497 6580.

2nd & 4th FRIDAY of the Month Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm 5.30pm. Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue.

S 1st MONDAY of the Month Sandstone Point Community Complex: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024.

2nd & 4th TUESDAY of the Month Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at 10am. Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree.

T 1st & 3rd TUESDAY of the Month Bribie Toastmasters: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit.

3rd SUNDAY of the Month Train Rides: Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree.

10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree.

1st TUESDAY of the Month The Probus Club of Bribie

Island Inc: is a mixed fellowship club open to all local area residents and meets in the RSL’s Anzac Room at 9:15am. Visitors welcome.

Details - Mark Sunter 3408 4145 or Ursula Maffey 3410 0792.

EVERY THURSDAY Twelve by Twelve, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867 V FIRST WEDNESDAY of the Month The Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Assoc. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm.

Pension and Welfare Officers available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm. PH 3408 0405 Office Pensions/Welfare 3408 1280

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August 2018 (SATURDAY) Men’s Breakfast, Bribie Island Baptist Church, 7am $5 for full breakfast – All men welcome Special Guest Speaker. Phone John to book 3408 3779.

October 2018 (Sunday): Ride Bribie Island 2018. Hosted by Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) will be hosting. Start and finish at Apex Park (behind Seaside Museum), South Esplanade, Bongaree. Cyclists of all ages welcome. Free entry but bring cash for coffees and lunch. Rides of 40km (start time 8am - mainly on road/average speed 22kph), 30km (8.30am - mainly on road/19kph), 20km (9am cycle paths and road/16kph) and 10km (9.30am - mainly cycle paths/12kph). Register 15 minutes prior to your ride.

Coffee available at nearby bakery or onsite from 7am.

BBQ at finish ($2 donation).

Enquiries: Phone 5496 8661 or email bribiebug@yahoo. com.au. Find Bribie BUG on Facebook. Event supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

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SUBJECT BRIBIE MARKET DAYS

Who doesn't love a bargain!

Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets.

Queensland Cancer Council Markets WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Rotary Markets WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon.

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Island and District Community Appeal (BIDCA) Market WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach Lions Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Sale WHEN: First Saturday of the Month 6am – 11am WHERE: Car Park adjacent to Sandstone Point Shopping Village 205 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point

BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Transform Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop Mon to Fri (8.30am - 3.30pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Fridays (8:30am 12noon) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE : 07 3450 4039. Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor Ray AirosaServices 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Families service(Kids Church) Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 P: 5429 5835 Service: 4pm Sunday Youth Culture Shop 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (Christian Outreach Centre building) P: Briony 0422 140 805 or Peter 0411 575 044 When: Every Friday 7pm-8:30pm Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm

Informal worship for all ages Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion.

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

P: 3408 3772 Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am Praise singing leading into 8am Service.

All welcome St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Friday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am.

Sandwiches between Sunday meetings, attendees can enjoy a delicious morning tea in the church cafe from 9.15am to 10am.

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JUL/AUG BOWLS Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 04/08/18 Tuesday Self Select Triples First – J. Ferguson, N. Gray & S. Cook Runner Up – R. Hunter, P. McCarthy & V. Casey, OOTH 1st – M. Mills, M. Young & A. Cooke, OOTH 2nd – P. Smart, J. Farmer & A. Farmer Bunny – C. Christiansen, D. Keech & G. Riley Wednesday Scroungers 1st – L. Hackwood 2nd - K. Hortle 3rd – C. Halley

Wednesday Pairs First – G. Denkel & D. McNeil Runner Up – T. Borg & M. Sarich OOTH 1st – L. Wright & M. Geddes OOTH 2nd – A. Legosz & K. Ford OOTH 3rd – Ma. Garfield & E. Bateman Bunny – D. Beadman & G. Steele

Thursday Ladies Select Club Triples/Fours First – B. Robinson, E. Donaldson & M. Stevens, Runner Up – F. Reid,

D. Keech & J. Miller, OOTH 1st – L. Hackwood, A. Christie & M. Roberts Bunny – J. Darvill, C. Staveley & A. Riley

Friday Men’s Pairs First – M. McGrath & G. Dankel Runner Up – D. Gibson & A. Feictcher OOTH 1st – J. Falvey & G. Hartley OOTH 2nd – D. Ackroyd OOTH 3rd – R. Avern & S. Martin Bunny – B. Castle & D. Bowers

Saturday Bonanza First – C. Brayley, L. Brayley & J. Hosie, Runner Up – I. Smith, F. Corry & J. Laidlaw First Round – G. McCarthy, I. Darvell & M. Roberts Second Round – M. Ball, B. Castle & F. Ferguson OOTH 1st – R. Howden, G. Shaw & R. Howden Ladies Champion B Pairs

Winner - B. O’Neil and R. McDermott Runner Up – M. McGregor & J. Noonan

SPORTS RESULTS

INDOOR BOWLS Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club Results 22/07/2018 The Lacy Shield’ Bribie Indoor Bowls Club versus RSL Indoor Bowls Club 2nd LEG (of 3) July 22nd 2018 RSL won with 160 Points and 94.5 Ends versus the BIIBC with 156 Points and 97.5 Ends.

The individual winning teams were RSL, D Menzies, P Robinson, J Campbell, M Ross with 46 points and the BIIBC, B Hennessy, J Helac, Y Parry, R Stephens with 45 points.

Four Game Day Results August 5th Winners – Firebirds 40pts – F Handy, J Helac, M Johnson, T Munce Runners – Up – Rockers 36pts – R Stephens, V Davey, A Ellis, J Ellis Consolation Runner – Up – Curves 33pt – P Kavanagh, N Gallagher, M Drummond, S O’Donnell

Encouragement Award – The Triers 15pts – N Garrard, P Robinson, G Walker, S Logan Four Game Day League 2018 Sunday August 5th 2018 Points Team 237.5 UNBIASED 232.5 FIREBIRDS 225.5 TRAVEL BUGS 224 CURVES 222 DECEPTION BAY 209 REDBACKS 208.5 DAMES 208.5 BRIBEES 205 THE CAVALRY 203 CATONS CAPERS 200.5 VILLAGE PEOPLE 197.5 THE ROCKERS 171 MALENY 147 THE ARANAS 137.5 THE TRIERS 137.5 BEATLES

SOCCER FOOTBALL CLUB

Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 10 & 11 August 2018.

Senior Women Division 3 – Round 19 - Bribie Tigers vs Caloundra FC – 0-1 loss for Bribie - Bribie player of the game is Georgina MacPhail. Next game is at home vs Coolum on 17 August - 8.30pm kickoff.

Over 35s (2) - Round 19 - Bribie Tigers vs Nambour Yandina FC - 8-1 win for Bribie; Goal Scorers are Colm Hand (3), Jens Pieck (2), Derrick Smith (1), Adam Keast (1) and Gary Brennan (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Jens Pieck. Next game

is at home vs Maleny on 17 August - 6.30pm kickoff. Congratulations to our Over 35s. This win secures them as 2018 Season Premiers.

Under 14 (2) – Round 18 - Bribie Tigers vs Noosa FC White - 4-4 draw for Bribie; Goal Scorers are Jackson Hines (3) and Nick Greig (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Brandon Waugh. Next game is away vs Buderim on 18 August - 10.30am kickoff.

Under 13 (3) – Round 18 - Bribie Tigers vs Beegees FC - 0-0 draw for Bribie. Bribie Player of the game is Hayden Stevenson. Next game is at home vs Noosa on 18 August 9.30am kickoff.

INDOOR SOCCER

Pictured Left to Right – R. McDermott & B. O’Neil (Winners), J. Noonan & M. McGregor (Runner Up)

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THE MINI BRIBIE ISLANDER (THEMINI) IS DELIVERED TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Bribie Island all suburbs, Sandstone Point, Sandstone Lakes, Spinnaker Marina, Godwin Beach, Ningi, Bribie Pines, Peel Rd and Beachmere. Newsagency’s Toorbul, Donnybrook, Sandstone, Bellara, Banksia Beach.

You can find the Bribie Islander in Stands at Bongaree Hot Bread Shop, The Bribie Islander Office, Scoopy’s, Wrights Fruit Barn, Woorim Meats, Sandstone Point and Bongaree IGA &

BRIBIE ISLAND INDOOR SOCCER IS LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS TO JOIN. Games are held Mondays and training is held on Wednesdays

Woolies Complex on Bribie.

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at Bribie Island State High School.

Players aged four and up can get involved.

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HAVE YOUR SAY

RANTS & RAVES

Dear Editor, There has been so much lately about our lack of proper waste management, especially for plastic, that one is left wondering whether anybody really cares.

Aldi shoppers have had years to learn to bring their own bags, and if they leave them in the car, it is a simple matter to do the packing beside the vehicle instead of in the shop. So those who resort to buying bags are just plain lazy and/or don’t care about the planet.

Moreton Bay Council requires us to pay for a skip or a fee for someone to take our prunings to the tip when they could be reducing our rates by supplying a green-waste bin. Instead, they are putting it into landfill which costs everyone money. Because of this, my household supplies up to seventy times as much to landfill as is necessary every

fortnight.

Meanwhile, the government passes the buck! It is time they made all unnecessary non-biodegradable plastic use illegal. For example, if the sale of plastic cutlery and plates was banned, the current organic waste which goes into landfill with it could be composted to return carbon to the soil - a win for everyone.

It is time concern for our planet rated higher than saving our own personal effort and energy - i.e. laziness!

H.Beneke, Banksia Beach Dear Editor, The gentleman in the photo with the prime minister and myself is one of my DVA clients Harold Seng. He is 96 years old and a World War 2 veteran who lives at Beachmere. I was driving for Bribie Island Limousines that day taking Harold to

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Vertern Harold Seng with Lulu Drew and Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull

an appointment when we accidentally ran into the prime minister. I didn’t hesitate to go and ask Mr Turnbull if we would like to meet one of our veterans. He said it would be his pleasure

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