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elcome to another edition of the Bribie Islander. This month I have been asked to confirm the details around the Benabrow Avenue project. This project aims at addressing a number of elements including road resurfacing, on-road cycle lanes and valuable footpath connections as well as beautification and a general tidy up of the main entrance to Bribie Island. The newly constructed footpath completes the connection from the Bongaree waterfront through to Woorim with pedestrian crossings on side roads allowing residents and visitors to safely navigate our beautiful island on foot or bicycle. Some of these works have meant upgrades or changes to drainage and kerbing.

Landscaping and other beautification elements will ensure that when drivers cross the bridge and enter Bribie Island, they are greeted by a fresh, beautiful entrance to our island. The timing for this project was delayed by constraints outside of our control but I committed to residents and businesses that this project would be finished before the busy Christmas holiday season and I am pleased to say that it is on track to finish in only a few weeks. I would like to thank residents for their patience during these works and for their valuable feedback throughout the process.

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ver the last two weekends we have closed our new gates resulting in a significant reduction in thefts and dumping of rubbish. We wish to thank all our many donators and customers for their assistance and support in this action, we are managing the free pick up service very well and are assisting people with their donations. So if you cannot bring your items to us during the week please call us for a free pick up on 3408 1014.

This action will ensure we have less rubbish to dispose of either in our tox-free bins or the long hauls to the Caboolture tip, we may even be able to lower the number of the industrial bins we have, which will result in lower costs, money that can be used to increase the support we give to the island associations.

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Christmas is fast approaching and we still have boxes of Christmas decorations, as items are sold we are replenishing the shelves and will continue to do so until all boxes are empty. So if you would like some decorations at very low cost please check us out. We also have a great variety of books on the shelves and currently we have a book sale of “fill a bag for $5”, so if you love a good book like me come in and check out the shelves, nothing better than a great book and a cuppa when it’s raining outside. We have some great lounges & chairs and also beds in stock at the moment and the minute we have no floor space available the 50% off sign goes up, so if you have visitors over Christmas and need some extra furniture pop down for a great bargain, we have a low cost delivery service too.

The shop will be closed for the Christmas New Year break from 12pm Saturday 23rd December until Monday 1st January. We will re-open at 8.30 am on Tuesday 2nd January.

Just recently, our request for new volunteers has been answered and our family is growing which is great news, more the merrier, we could not support the island without these wonderful people giving up some of their time for us, we thank them sincerely for all their help. If you wish to join our family please call or pop into the shop and meet our Manager Sonia who would be happy to show you around and give you an insight to what we do during the week. You have the chance to meet people and make new friends while helping your fellow islanders, we are also registered with Centrelink so if you need to do volunteer work you don’t have far to travel.

We support many associations and groups on the island; our constitution does not allow us to assist individuals only groups and associations. Recently we gave financial support to expand the Foley Street Men’s Shed, our Treasurer Derek was invited to the opening and he was very impressed with the facility and what it aims to achieve; assisting men who attend to make new friends and skills and virtually just have “time with the boys”. This is similar to our financial

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support for the Diabetes Support group in obtaining Camp places for children allowing them to meet children who have the same issues as themselves, joining in discussions and learning how to manage their health whilst having a great time. Giving support to these groups helps many residents on our island, ensuring a great quality of life to all whether you are 5 or 75. This is our mission and we only achieve our goals with the assistance and support of not only our staff and volunteers but also our customers and the many residents who donate their preloved items. We thank you all.

If any group or association want to find out more about our beginning nearly 40 years ago please arrange for talk by our President Karen, she is more than happy to come to your meeting and discuss what we do and achieve throughout the year, and also how to apply for a grant for your group, please call our office on 3410 1920 to make a date.

Once again we wish to sincerely thank Richard and his staff for their continued support, not only through advertising for us but also making room for this update each month. Richard visited the shop recently and admitted that he is one of the finders/ writers of the jokes, which I for one find very amusing, so I was right in saying he is a man of many talents, keep those jokes coming Richard. I hope to see you all in the shop soon. Sandra

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THEY'VE BEEN Dossel’s Engineering AROUND A WHILE

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doubt that there would be anyone who would disagree with me when I say that safest way to ensure that you are dealing with the most qualified staff in any business is to enlist the services of someone who can back up their claims with a long standing reputation for great service and quality products and, when the work that you require involves anything to do with steel fabrication, Dossel’s Engineering in Armitage Street at Bongaree automatically comes to mind.

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stablished in 1979 by Keith and Eunice Dossel, this business ticks all the boxes for their industry knowledge and experience, the range and quality of associated stock and great way that they look after their customers. When the Dossel family moved to the island, it was for Keith to retire from the large steel fabrication business that he had operated in Brisbane so, when the Bribie Island business opened, it was only meant to take on small jobs. Wow, look how it’s grown. Eunice and Keith brought their sons, Alan and Ivan into the engineering works with Alan gaining his boilermaker’s qualifications in the early nineties and Ivan joining the firm later in the same decade.

When Keith passed away in 2001, the brothers bought the business off their mum and ran it together until Ivan moved away to take up other interests. Since then, the business has increased it’s production as well as it’s good reputation in the industry and Alan told me that he is really pleased with the amount of work that they are consistently getting. ‘We have taken

on some really big jobs as well as the constant number of domestic jobs that we get,’ said Alan. ‘We did all the fabrication for the Murrumba Downs Shopping Centre and also the Coffee Club here on the Island,’ he said.

As well as the steel fabrication works, Dossel’s Engineering operate a retail section that carries a full range of hitensile and stainless steel bolts, screws and fittings, a range of gas appliance hoses, boat trailer fittings and they are agents for Elgas. ‘This agency has been a real winner for us,’ Alan told me. ‘when we took it on, we were only supplying about thirty cylinders each week but now that figure is around three hundred,’ he added. Along with the Elgas agency comes the opportunity to market a range of gas appliances and this included hot water systems, stoves and heaters.

This local business employs ten staff and their combined experience ensures that anyone who does business there will receive great professional service. There are three employees in the fabrication section, two drivers doing gas cylinder deliveries and long time employee Rory who drives the semi trailer which is fore hire when not loaded with gas cylinders. At the shop counter, both Rosalie and Alan’s partner Janna are always ready to provide helpful service to customers.

In these somewhat uncertain financial times, it is heart warming to have businesses such as Dossel’s Engineering still going strong within the local area.

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SURF’S BLESSING IS SOON

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he pristine shores of Woorim’s surfside will be littered with flowers, colour and people once again as Bribie Island’s annual Blessing of the Surf celebration arrives.

Everything’s a go with musicians, dancers, speakers and surfers preparing their parts for the day. As usual there will be an array of markets after the service to have a peek at and local cafes to feed your fancy.

The Blessing of the Surf began in 2005 and has grown to be a popular event on Bribie Island. It is unlike many other celebrations in the fact that it is unique to Bribie; it provides an opportunity for locals to reflect on the beauty of their environment. Blessing of the Surf is special, almost sacred, and pulls the community together.

The decorations, speeches and entertainment of the day will reflect all things tropical. So if you plan on coming along, don your favourite Hawaiian shirt, hula skirt and lei. 2017’s Blessing of the Surf will be held at Woorim Beach on Saturday November 25th from 9:15am to 2:15pm.

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BEN FROM BEN’S ROOF TILING AND REPAIRS

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e all know the old saying it rains at the end of every drought and it is even more evident when your verandah springs a leak. You only ever think of a leaky roof when it rains or when the beloved reminds you during the internal downpour. The worry really started when I saw a guy with long hair, flowing robes and a weird boat collecting animals two by two.

With the rain we had last week we were inundated and being someone who considers himself wise I decided not to attempt the task myself and engaged a professional. My biggest worry was finding someone who would do the task NOW. What a pleasant surprise to have

Ben from Ben’s Roof Tiling and Repairs, not only come out within the hour in the rain but actually do it on the spot. I was most surprised when he rang the next day after more rain to ensure that there were no more leaks. We had one minor drip that he wanted to repair then and there but I told him to spend the weekend with his family, as it was minor issue that could be caught in a bucket and was not doing damage. We were honoured to be the first customer to a new business in the area and we highly recommend his services.

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STILL DOING BUSINESS THE WRIGHT WAY AFTER 40 YEARS we also source our produce from the local area whenever we can,’ she said.

By Neil Wilson

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ome of you may have read the comments that I have made in previous articles regarding the various ways that customers are able to tell if they are dealing with a reputable business that values their loyalty and is known for providing friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service to all who come through the doors. Put quite simply, the main indicator of a what is and is not a good business to deal with is the amount of time that it has been established and one local family business that fits all those requirements of course is Wright’s Fruit Barn in Coolgarra Avenue at Bongaree.

Established by Jan and Kerry Wright in November 1977, Wright’s Fruit Barn has been trading on Bribie Island for an incredible forty years and therefore would have to be one of the longest running businesses on the island.

When the Wrights first bought the business, it was located in the complex on the First Avenue service road where Savige’s Seafoods is now situated. As I am slightly limited by available space, I do have to abbreviate the events that have resulted in the move by what was originally known as Bribie Island Fruit Shop to the current location. In their early years of trading, Jan and Kerry not only operated the fruit shop, they also had an interest in the adjacent Cut Price Store along with Derek Cornett and none other than Errol Stewart. For some time, this store traded as Jan and Joan’s Foodworld, Joan being the wife of Derek Cornett who went on to operate a large chain of IGA stores throughout Queensland.

Interestingly, when the Wrights arrived on Bribie, it became known that Jan had experience as a kindergarten teacher and this resulted in her being responsible for the foundation of the first kindergarten in the local area. ‘When we started the kindy, there were twenty three kids,’ Jan told me. ‘We were approved by Creche Queensland and also Children’s Services,’ she added.

As this was completely a family concern, the couple’s young daughter Jackie helped out in the business after school and on the weekend and, as a natural progression, is now at the helm of the business which has a reputation for only employing staff from the local area. ‘We rely on support from the local community so it’s only fair that we return that support in every way we can,’ said Jackie. ‘As well as only employing locals,

Obviously, over the years that the business has been operating and growing, there has been good times and not so good times and occasions in which necessity definitely became the mother of invention. ‘when the Brisbane Markets were more or less wiped out during the floods, I had to go to Melbourne to buy fruit and vegetables for the shop. By that time we had got rid of the trucks that we used to have so I used to send everything back with Fruithaul Transport,’ Kerry told me. ‘I would fly down on Monday morning and return home on Friday.

That was the only way that we could make sure of having fresh stock for our customers,’ he explained.

After ten years trading in the area or First Avenue, the opportunity to relocate presented itself and this resulted in the move to the current location. This provided Jan, Kerry and Jackie with room for a larger quantity of produce which in turn was of benefit to their customers. Over the years, this business which could be said to be a real Bribie Island icon has been recognised for their quality produce, excellent service and reliability on more than one occasion. At a Brisbane Markets Corporation gala dinner, the Wrights were presented with a “Fresh Tastes” award by then Minister for Primary Industries, Tim Mulherin. The business has also been named a winner in the Quest Business Excellence Awards. These are the types of awards that can only be won by operating a business to the highest degree of consistency and integrity.

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Jackie and her parents about the highlights of the past forty years and what direction that they believed the business should take in the future. Kerry explained about how the situation had changed since he bought the fruit shop in 1977. ‘Back then there was no Sunday trading,’ Kerry said.

‘As well as that we only opened for half days on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It was very laid back,’ he told me. Jackie said that the best time for the business was a particular Christmas eve when there were 1,800 customers for the day.

She told me that, although the big supermarkets seem to run out of some Christmas stock, she makes sure that there is enough in the shop for all. I asked her about what she felt was the worst time for the business and she was quick to answer that question. ‘When the road works were being done, that nearly ruined us because people could not get a park nearby,’ she said.

Obviously proud of this long established business, Jackie then spoke to me about what being in charge of the business means

Wright's Fruit Barn Manager Jackie Wust giving her dog Marley a big hug before leaving for another day of making sure that her loyal customers are looked after. to her and also about how being there for the local community is so important to her and the staff. ‘As manager of the business that has succeeded only because of the support of our loyal customers, I will always endeavour to carry on with the traditions that our reputation has been built on and that is to ensure the supply of quality fresh fruit and vegetables along with friendly and efficient service to all customers,’ Jackie said proudly. ‘I make sure that the staff are conversant with what we have in the shop and can provide the correct information to shoppers when required. The service that can be expected at Wright’s Fruit Barn includes helping customers to carry their purchases to the car,’ she added.

Jackie said that, as well as looking after the current loyal customers that are regulars at the fruit shop, she is also aiming to provide young, busy working people with an easy way to experience just what Wrights has available by offering a home delivery service of already made up boxes of assorted produce. ‘I hope that this will make shopping simpler for those with a busy lifestyle,’ said Jackie. As a part of their dedication to looking after all customers, on top of the delivery service which is available each week day except Wednesday, Wright’s Fruit Barn offer a ten percent seniors discount every Tuesday and also will attempt to obtain special; items that are not normally stocked. There is always a range of home made fruit salads and stir fries in stock and the fridges are stocked with the delicious range of Maleny Dairies products.

Wright’s Fruit Barn can be found in the complex at the corner of Goodwin Drive and Coolgarra Avenue, right next to McDonalds and they are open every day. I guess that there’s not a lot more that I can say about this great local business other than to point out that to have been trading for forty years, they must be doing something very, very Wright.

Happy 40th Birthday Jan, Kerry and Jackie from all of us at The Bribie Islander.

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE WALLY DALITZ

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he original idea to write the Islander Extraordinaire series was born from the realisation that there are many interesting people in the local community whose courage and dedication to their chosen career as well as the highs and lows of their life often go untold when in actual fact they are all true examples of what makes our country great. One man who has resided here for three decades and even before that was

very famous plane. ‘It was at the time when Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was touring the country and raising funds for one of his projects,’ said Wally. ‘He was giving joy flights in his Fokker Tri-Motor, “The Southern Cross,” and the cost was ten shillings. There were bench seats along each side of the plane for the passengers and as the top section of the door to the cockpit was glass, we were able to see him at the controls,’ he said. Thinking about Wally’s first flight, I doubt that there would be many that can say that they had a ride in one of the most famous aircraft in the history of Australian aviation.

were less than ideal circumstances.

If there was any doubt about what Wally’s future ambitions were, I’m sure that the after the flight with ‘Smithy” that doubt was dispelled and this led to Wally enlisting as a trainee pilot in the RAAF at the beginning of 1942. After a few weeks of being put through the basic military training that is the start of everyone’s service career, Wally was sent to Western Junction near Launceston in Tasmania where he and the other members of his course began learning to fly in De-Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth training aircraft. ‘My instructor on that course was the late Sir Walter Campbell and he was a really good pilot and instructor,’ Wally told me.

‘Unfortunately, about ten of us on the course came down with measles and ended up in the infectious diseases ward for a while. That resulted in us having to wait to be integrated into later courses while the rest of the first group moved on and I believe that they were all sent to Canada and then on to England.

Except for getting sick, we probably would have been sent there too,’ he added.

After becoming a qualified instructor, Wally then spent some time passing on the necessary skills to many students, once again at the controls of a Tiger Moth, back in Tasmania. He then moved to Parkes in New South Wales where he became endorsed as an instructor on the twin engine Airspeed Oxford. During his time flying the Oxfords, he had an opportunity to pay a visit to his home town. ‘There were two flights of five Oxfords that had to be flown to Mallawa which was North of Adelaide,’ Wally said. ‘The day prior to this I rang my mother and told her to have lunch ready for me the next day. I landed at

After his time at Western Junction, Wally went to Deniliquin in New South Wales, and it was here that he became qualified as a pilot of the Australian built Wirraway, being instructed

by Flying Officer Sturm who he describes as having red hair and a big bushy moustache. ‘I will never forget the time when, while under instruction, we had a problem that resulted in what was basically a forced landing,’ Wally said. ‘We landed and stopped on the grass runway not that far from the hangars but, due to the problem that forced us to land, the prop was locked in the coarse position which meant that there was not much power available for us to taxi back to where we should park so Sturm ordered me to get out of the aircraft and push to get the plane going.

While I was pushing, he gave the engine full revs and, once the Wirraway began to move, I climbed back in,’ Wally explained.

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instrumental in founding what is an iconic local business wartime pilot, retired ice cream parlour operator and keen aviation enthusiast, Wally Dalitz.

Wally was born in the Victorian town of Nhill to parents Laura and Ed and, as a youngster became a dedicated builder of model aircraft along with some of his mates. He told me that his first time in a real aircraft was what could be called a rather special joy flight in a

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Wally told me about the time that, during a solo cross country which was supposed to be a flight of under an hour, he became lost and, after quite some time trying to establish his position, landed back at Deniliquin with very little fuel remaining after being airborne for well over two hours. He reckons that the landing was probably the worst one he ever did due to just wanting to get on the ground before running out of fuel. Personally, I think that this is an indication of just how good an airman he was to keep focussed under what

When events such as what I have just described are considered, it comes as no great surprise that Wally was then selected to undergo training as an instructor and spent the next fifty five hours of flying time as a student instructor in an Avro Cadet which he describes as an excellent aircraft that was easy to fly. Comments in his log book that were made at the completion of the course by his instructor praise him as being above average and a smooth and accurate pilot with the ability to clearly carry out demonstrations to a student.

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Wally spent time flying the Airspeed Oxford

Wally flew the Beaufort in the foreground

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE - WALLY DALITZ Nhill and my father picked me up so I could have lunch at home. That was the only time that I ever landed there,’ he told me.

After a short time flying Avro Ansons out of Bairnsdale, Wally then went on to East Sale where he was trained on the Bristol Beaufort Bomber. He had a very interesting tale to tell about his time there. ‘A part of the course required the instructor, a wonderful pilot by the name of Sommerville, to teach the procedure with regard to flying on only one engine,’ Wally explained. ‘After demonstrating how to handle this situation, he almost sent me up without him but at the last minute decided to stay in the aircraft for one more time. As we climbed, he simulated a failure on one engine and, low and behold, the other engine actually did fail and all I could think of was that I almost had to have handled that on my own,’ said Wally.

Once qualified on the Beaufort, Wally was sent to 8 Squadron which was operating from Tadji in New Guinea and flying raids to various strategic enemy areas. After the war in the Pacific ended, Wally continued to fly an assortment of missions ranging from photo reconnasance to searches for missing aircraft until finally returning to Australia some time later.

As flying basically was a part of Wally Dalitz’s blood, it is no surprise that, along with his

mate Max Carland, he operated a flying school at his hometown of Nhill and for a number of years, using the very well regarded Tiger Moth trainer, he passed on his skills as an aviator to many students.

Following his time as what must be described as an extraordinary pilot, Wally worked for Myers before he and his wife Ruth became the proprietors of an ice cream parlour in the Brisbane suburb of Capalaba. It was not long after the start of this venture that they heard from a friend about an opportunity on Bribie Island and this resulted in Wally opening an ice cream parlour on the island and naming it Scoopys. ‘I was in the bank one day and I saw an image of Snoopy, the little dog from the Peanuts cartoon,’ Wally said. ‘I automatically thought of Scoopys,’ he added.

While Ruth ran the business at Capalaba,, Wally travelled to Bribie each day until they sold the businesses. For a number of years Ruth and Wally lived in various areas as house sitters before finally moving to Bribie Island in 1988. Since then, the couple have made many friends within the community and Wally has maintained his passion for aviation. As well as being a life member of the Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum, he is also a valued associate of the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre and his name is displayed on the fuselage of the Beaufort

Bomber that is being restored by the Beaufort Restoration Group at the Caboolture Airfield.

As I said at the beginning of this article, the stories of extraordinary locals such as Wally Dalitz need to be told and this writer is proud to be given the opportunity to do just that.

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HONOUR THE JOONDOBURRI

By The Late Warwick Outram

any known plan to overcome the increasing deficiency, is less than honourable.

AGED CARE: A splendid concept was to make Bribie Town a perfect location for aged persons and today, Bribie Town is home to the largest number of aged persons in Australia. Objective achieved? No, failure!

Without proper planning this large elderly population is left without sufficient aged care facilities on Bribie, and an increasing demand for more services.

The Church Of Christ Aged Care Centre commenced in 1973 in Foley Street, has done an excellent job for the community over many years. As far as I am aware they are the only organisation on Bribie that delivers full care for the aged. Will they be able to continually expand, keeping pace with an increasing number of elderly persons taking up residence on Bribie?

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arwick Outram’s book, “Honour the Joondoburri” is about establishing a much needed Bribie Aboriginal Cultural Centre, on the 24 ha land granted to the Joondoburri Land Trust Executive on 13 June 2009 - plus the Bribie Community Kindergarten current plan for a “Joondoburri Walk” in the Shirley Creek Reserve.

You may remember the old saying “Bribie’s history is a Gold Mine”, but we no longer collect that gold.

Over the past 25 years there has been at least four Bribie community proposals to honour the past Joondoburri residents on Bribie.

We seem to regard population increase as a success and we have succeeded in establishing Bribie town with the most elderly population in Australia.

However, the best concepts, if unplanned, become failures.

The Bribie Community has a major problem. A very restricted town plan leaves no room for essential services such as a satellite hospital, even the ambulance moved off the island.

There is no known plans to provide land for necessary aged care facilities for Bribie’s ever increasing elderly community. Also affected are the increasing numbers of our youth.

Only a very small portion of Bribie Island is actually approved for development and the remainder of this approved land is currently being sold to “over fifties” thereby increasing the existing problem. People are suggesting that the sales pitch promising all the glamour of retiring in luxury if not mentioning the present aged care problems and absence of

For many years it was customary for the elderly on Bribie to sell up and move to areas where they could get the services they required.

It is not acceptable to tell the elderly “You should retire to where services are available.”

Ask the question “Where is that?” and be told “Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast.”

Retirees are still being attracted to Bribie without planning to provide the necessary aged care. Once the problems are identified, solutions become apparent. People involved should always be part of the decision and community planning process.

RESTRICTION: Bribie Town area is a very small portion of the Island, coloured Cream, on the map. The remainder, coloured Green, is strictly controlled by Queensland Government, through National Parks, and the State Pine forest currently leased by the Government on a 99 year lease to a private company.

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road in Bribie’s National Park plus collect fees from the National Park campers.

I am told none of this money comes to Bribie, so it can be said, the State Government has a financial interest in Bribie that does not include the future of Bribie Residents, young or old.

It is believed the Government will not release any National Park land or break the 99 year lease of its pine forest to expand the existing Bribie town.

community A decade ago Bribie had three political party branches meeting monthly and discussing business. Today I am told there is no organisation representing any political party on Bribie.

Even Council meetings are no longer informative, all business is referred to committees, no committee decisions are made public, nothing for the press to report or the community to know.

Similarly with Bribie’s community organisations. Those that still meet apparently never discuss any business, as each organisation is completely in the hands of a very small committee who act independently.

Bribie used to have two councillors who attended most if not all community organisation meetings. Now there is only one with a much larger area to cover.

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How can the Bribie community rectify this particular problem? Is there a plan to extend Bribie Town? (See Map).

BRIBIE YOUTH Another big change to Bribie’s population is the growth of our schools. From one small primary school to two, one large high school and an ever increasing number of kindergartens.

How many children educated on Bribie are forced to leave to continue their education, university, or to obtain employment.

These younger persons are the ones to whom we should turn to establish Bribie’s future.

Example many years ago we were pleased to see the State Government establish a Fisheries Research station at Woorim along with its Conference Centre. Unfortunately the State Government has since closed the Conference Centre which I am told has now fallen into disrepair.

The solution could be with today’s electronics, enabling decentralised offices set up on Bribie, even University classes or study groups on Bribie. Again community involvement essential. We have to find solutions for Bribie’s employment problems.

ISOLATION Over the past ten years or so Bribie and its population appears to have been deliberately forced into isolation. A mixture of conjecture, rumour and very few facts do not help any

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are descended directly from wolves; on the inside they are still wolves (or at least in their dreams). The “archetypical dog” is the wolf, or perhaps the dingo. Their gene pool is variable, and as a result of intensively selective breeding, we have many domestic dog breeds.

If you are home, put your pets inside so they are close by. The safest spot is the bathroom or laundry. Provide plenty of food and water.

Make sure you have wet towels and blankets available to cover and protect your pet. Also plan how you are going to move your pets if you have to leave immediately. It may be harder than you think. Remember your dog may feel very anxious.

I am not sure if our dogs think that they are people, or if they think that we are strange looking dogs. No matter which, for thousands of years the two species have co-habited to each other’s benefit.

Returning home after the fire, keep an eye on your dog. He may be feeling anxious for some time afterwards. If he came close to the fire, watch for any signs of pain. Dogs are very good at masking their pain. Other problems can be respiratory from smoke inhalation.

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qualifications and knowledge gained through so many years of association with all things marine, he is definitely the right person to be at the helm of the Sailing Club. His father Clyde is a very well respected ‘blue water” skipper who has occupied several administrative positions within the New Zealand sailing fraternity and mum Heather is one of the few New Zealand women sailors that has devoted her life to ocean racing and yacht deliveries so I guess you could say that Barry’s path in life was more or less pre-determined.

Bribie Island Sailing Club Commodore Barry Colson has salt in his blood.

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ne of the wonderful benefits associated with living either on Bribie Island or in the nearby area is the readily available opportunity to participate in one or more water sports and, with this in mind, over the coming issues I will be featuring a number of locals who use the waters surrounding our island as their playground.

In the first of what I hope you will find to be both interesting and enjoyable articles, it is with great pleasure that I introduce boat designer, marine surveyor, long time island resident and Bribie Island Sailing Club Commodore, Barry Colson. Born into a family with a long and successful history of boat building and sailing, Barry has been around boats since childhood and, with his

Barry told me that his early times on the water were spent racing small “P” class vessels before moving to cherubs and skiffs.

“I then became involved in blue water racing and completed my first offshore voyage from Fiji to Auckland when I was only fourteen,’ said Barry. ‘I have sailed well over 100,000 off-shore miles and that includes sailing to Hawaii in a thirty six foot yacht as well as representing New Zealand at an international level,’ he said.

In 1998, Barry moved to Australia and, along with his wife Gill and son Seth made Bribie Island their home. As a way to become familiar with the Australian marine industry, Barry found employment with a chandlery at Clontarf on the Redcliffe Peninsula and eventually bought the business. ‘During the time that I owned the chandlery, the Bribie Island Sailing Club was formed and I became their initial sponsor, providing them with some of the necessary equipment,’ explained Barry. ‘I was actually the winner of the first race held by the club and that was in the 7.2 metre “Prodigy” which I had built in my back yard,’ he added.

In an industry where having the right qualifications is regarded as essential in order for clients to be confident that they are dealing with a true professional, Barry definitely “has the runs on the board.” He is a qualified commercial skipper, a fully licensed marine surveyor with over 3,000 inspections to his credit and the winner of several international design competitions with awards such as winner of the prestigious ‘Whitbread 30” competition and the New Zealand “Autoship of Excellence.”

From the time he came to the island, Barry has been designing boats for clients not only in Australia but also from other countries such as America. The first of the Colson designed vessels to sail the local waters was the 8.5 metre “Express” which was built by Jim Hawkes. ‘When I arrived in the area, Jim was in the process of building this boat which is actually the sister ship of my “Cynosure” design and I helped him to complete the build,’ Barry told me. ‘My father Clyde and I raced ‘Cynosure” in the two handed around North Island in 1996,’ he said. As well as “Prodigy,” Barry has also built the 5.5 metre “No Brakes” in his yard in Bellara and designed the “X” which was also 5.5 metres. This was built by Don Deem and eventually owned by two other locals.

He has been responsible for many other boat designs, some of which he has also built and they include the 7metre racing boat “Pterodactyl,” then “HFC” which he named in honour of his mother, Heather Colson and the “Island Warrior” a 7.5 metre power boat was built to his design by Laurie Baker of Bellara. His most recent project has been the design and construction of his 5.8metre trimaran “FAD”, (From Another Dimension.)

There are three Colson designs currently being built in Australia, the ‘Spider 550” sports boat, the “Amity 20” traditional style vessel and the “Amity Raider” a row/sail boat. Barry takes pride in his ability to think outside the square as a designer and he continues to develop all types of yachts from dinghies to ocean cruisers. In his work as a marine surveyor he is constantly gaining insight into various designs and construction of all varieties of vessels and he says that this enables him to combine some of the best features into his designs.

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Since becoming Commodore of the Bribie Island Sailing Club, Barry has identified and altered the way some of the activities occurred and he told me that probably the most important was organising the purchase of the two Status 580 sailing boats which allow for more social activities by club members and those who come to see what

sailing is all about. ‘Using the two 580’s for our social races in the passage is beginning to bring increased interest and hopefully this will continue,’ said Commodore Barry. ‘these boats can accommodate three people so that allows us to take a visitor out on the water,’ he said. Barry told me that he would really like to see sailing being included as a school course in the local area.

As there are so many locals and visitors who make use of the waters surrounding Bribie Island, it is important to have people who are experienced sailors such as Barry Colson in the community to provide us with the benefit of their knowledge when we head out on the water. Anyone who is interested in finding out more about Barry Colson’s designs can check them out at www.colsonyachtdesign. com.au and the Bribie Island Sailing Club can be contacted by calling 0490 471 930.

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ll Queensland fisheries patrol officers will be required to wear cameras to keep officers safe and record interactions with the public, Member for Pumicestone, Mr Rick Williams MP said.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) officers based at Pinkenba are the first to wear the body cameras which will be a standard part of uniforms across the state by February 2018.

“The roll out of body cameras was a recommendation from a Workplace Health and Safety review of the QBFP,” Mr Williams] said.

“The Government has accepted the recommendation as it will help to ensure the safety of the patrol officers and with compliance and prosecutions.

“This initiative comes as 20 additional patrol officers started work this month as part of the government’s commitment to vastly improved compliance and data gathering to support better management of our fisheries resources.

“This is a new era in fisheries management and it is appropriate that our front line

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Simplicity is the baseline for Brisbane band, Hollow Cove’s, latest song, “Coastline”.

Filled with gentle acoustic guitar, soft harmonies and typical Indie beats, “Coastline”, takes the listener straight to place to be. Band member’s Ryan Henderson and Matt Cairns introduce you to this story with welcoming sounds of Australian lakeside, cicadas and all, and eases into an earthy melody. “Coastline” is all about getting back to natural, simple living where coastal breezes fill your lungs and time is spent with the one you love. It comes from their EP Wanderlust which interweaves the duo’s love for globe-trotting, or as Triple K Unearthed calls it, “Observing different shades of the world”. So boil yourself a cup of herbal tea, find a nice spot under a shady tree and tune into Hollow Cove for some sweet easy-listening vibes.

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Guilty for not helping someone out, guilty for saying the wrong thing or getting upset, guilty for eating something you think you shouldn’t, guilty for not doing that ‘thing’ you promised yourself or someone else you would do, guilty for something someone else did thinking that in some way it was your fault?

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This is an underlying story that I see playing out for just about ALL of my clients in some way shape or form, that is impacting their ability to create health, wealth and happiness in all its forms. It is a well grooved story that usually starts in infancy and has been reinforced so many times that it can be hard to break free or to even see that you have a story as it’s become so habitual.

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MONEY TALK WITH PETER DALLIMORE

ESTATE PLANNING A Will, Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive are important documents for all to prepare and keep up to date.

Young or old the unexpected can happen and someone else may have to take care of you and or your estate. A number of my clients present with financial issues arising from estate planning which I will discuss in the next few articles.

Starting with a will which gives you the opportunity to document such things as how you want your loved ones to be cared for and your assets to be shared when you die. If you die without one an administrator may be appointed by the court and your estate will be distributed in accordance with a predetermined formula, which may not accord with your wishes.

Listing beneficiaries in a will does not necessarily mean that they will share the proceeds of the estate in accordance with your wishes. A disgruntled sibling receiving a lesser share than the others, an ex partner or the like can contest the will which can be expensive to settle. I’ve had clients where the legal bills have exceeded

$100,000 contesting a will. Something to be mindful of when nominating beneficiaries and their share of your estate.

When making a will you need to nominate an executor who will be responsible to sell assets to pay debts and expenses and distribute the remaining proceeds in accordance with the will. The executor should be a trusted family member, a friend, solicitor or the Public Trustee.

Being an executor can be a difficult role to play where there is conflict between beneficiaries and or someone decides to contest the will. I have assisted a client who was made bankrupt through being the executor of a will so accepting the role of executor is not something to take on without understanding the responsibilities and implications of the role. Before an executor can administer a will they must be authorised to do so by the Supreme Court by obtaining a Grant of Probate.

Advertising and documentation is required before probate will be granted.

management of your estate a testamentary trust may be appropriate. A testamentary trust is created by a will and takes effect on your passing. A trustee, who is appointed in the will, would administer the trust. There are a number of issues to be considered before establishing a testamentary trust so it is best to seek both legal and financial advice before doing so.

If you would like to protect your assets, reduce tax paid by beneficiaries and provide increased flexibility over the

So what may seem like a simple process to prepare a will can have wide ranging ramifications. It best to have a will but to

have it prepared by a solicitor or the Public Trustee.

I have only scratched the surface of this important issue. For further information see the Public Trustee Website pt.qld.gov.au. Comprehensive estate planning information is also available on moneysmoneysmart.gov.au.

Peter Dallimore is a volunteer financial counsellor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre

WHICH ONE? Greg Fahey

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ell, Premier Palaszczuk has confirmed what most of us suspected would be the case and we go to the polls on November 25th. It could be said that Ms Palaszczuk only made the decision after instructing State Secretary Evan Moorhead to dis-endorse sitting member for Pumicestone Rick Williams but personally I think she was always going to announce the election for that date.

Now that we know when, all we have to decide is who will do the best job for our electorate out of the five candidates who have put their name in the hat. Trying hard to win our votes will be ALP candidate Michael Hoogwaerts, Simone Wilson (no relation) for the LNP, One Nation’s

Michael Hoogwaerts

Rick Williams

Greg Fahey as well as Tony Longland for the Queensland Greens and of course Rick Williams who will now campaign as an Independent. Let’s take a brief look at just who these people are.

Newly endorsed Labor candidate Michael Hoogwaerts has been a maths teacher at the Bribie Island High School for the past nineteen years and says that, if elected, his priorities will include improving the road network and providing more funding for the Caboolture Hospital while Simone Wilson of the LNP lists jobs and also road improvements as her areas of concern. She has lived in the local area foe fifteen years and works as a client manager for a finance company.

Simone Wilson

One Nation contender Greg Fahey has lived in the area for eight years and states that he stands by the party policy of “People Before Politics.” He has previously had experience in local government as a Maroochy Shire Councillor and was Chairman of the Maroochy Economic Board. As the Greens candidate, Tony Longland says that he would work toward establishing a medicinal marijuana industry in the area as well as supporting regional migration. He is a part time media consultant and has been a local since 2015.

Current Member for Pumicestone Rick Williams has chosen to run as an independent candidate and has said that if he is re-elected, he will be

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Tony Longland fighting for funds to continue with the numerous improvements commenced during his first term.

Whilst candidates have until November 7th to nominate, the above five are the only ones to have done so at the time of going to print. For the convenience of those who are patients and residents of what is a declared as a registered institution, electoral officials will visit prior to election day. If you are not in a declared institution, you will need to attend a polling booth.

Before issue forty one of this publication goes to print, we will know just who out of the five will represent us for the next term. Which one will it be?

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BONGAREE NATUROPATHIC CLINIC NEWS

BEATING THE FLU AND BOOSTING IMMUNITY

Janine Williams, N.D. & M.H.D.

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By Neil Wilson

Echinacea Echinacea is my most favorite immune enhancing herb, simply brilliant long term to prevent colds and flu, and effective in high dose at the early onset of colds and flu. We prescribe Echinacea in combination with other anti infective herbs, tailor made for the individual symptom picture.

Many of our patients have said how impressed they are with herbal medicines for their colds and often saying the herbs worked quicker than antibiotics.

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cientists in Korea have demonstrated clear anti-viral effects from one of my most treasured herbs : Rhodiola (Sedum roseum).

The evidence shows Rhodiola constituents have shown antiviral effects against influenza strain H1N1 (swine flu ) and H9N2 (bird flu), also Coxsackie B3 virus.

I prescribe Rhodiola frequently as I love this safe arctic herb with a rose like smell. Rhodi became part of our herbal dispensary after clinical trials showed its ability to significantly reduce fatigue and particularly night shift worker's fatigue (and thats all parents with littlies isn't it? ) Rhodi is an adaptogen herb which means it improves our ability to adapt to life, it decreases anxiety, and traditionally is still used for altitude sickness. Rhodi is of great importance for it ability to support the body during chemotherapy,radiotherapy, and chronic fatigue syndrome without impacting orthodox drugs.

We aren't opposed to antibiotics or drug treatments but due to the overuse of antibiotics and resultant creation of antibiotic resistant super bugs, it a very responsible choice to keep antibiotics for life threating infections.

As quality is a huge challenge in the herbal industry, we are most fussy about the quality controls of our herbal suppliers, as we are dependent on quality for our results. You get what you pay for and if your bottle of Echinacea is less than $40. I would have questions as to the quality.

I do think the liquid herbs are faster acting than tablets and being able to blend several liquid herbs in one bottle is cost effective, plus we can choose just the right herbal combination for the symptoms.

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recent suggestion by staff at the Sandstone Point Medical Clinic regarding the need for a defibrillator to be available at one of the businesses in the shopping centre has resulted in the Sandstone Point Lions arranging for one to be installed at the Sandstone Point IGA. After the request was made for Lions to assist, the club contacted the Australian Lions Foundation, an organisation that provides assistance with community projects as well as supporting Australian and overseas disaster and emergency relief, for help with funding the defibrillator.

Their request was approved and the new machine has now been installed.

Lions President Len Dawber said that the IGA was the obvious choice for the lifesaving device. ‘Out of all the businesses in the centre, the IGA is open the longest so if someone is in need of the defibrillator while at the centre, the IGA will most likely be open,’ said Len. ‘The people at IGA were more than happy to have the machine there and, whilst we hope that it is never needed, knowing that having it there could save a life gives us a sense of pride,’ he added.

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When asked why he ran the group, Ps Joel said: “When I was a kid someone ran youth group for me and it was those youth leaders that saved my life… I want to do the same for other people”.

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Joel said that, “Seeing the change in kid’s lives overtimes, watching them grow up, watching them grow into the young men and women that they’re going to be and become and having a part in helping them along the journey,” was the most rewarding part.

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es g that they’re going to be and become and having as the most rewarding part. very Friday local youth arrive at “The Shed” on 1st Avenue, Bongaree for a night an come and be built up as a person and have a jam-packed full of fun, friends and laughter.

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The Shed is home to Transform Youth, a youth ministry devoted to building up the next different at The Shed. There are water fight games, nerf-gun wars as well as trips out to Ice generation by giving them support and hope ore. Some nights are just simple chill nights for their future. The ministry is run by Ps Joel uth can hang out and socialise. One of the latest Philpot of the Transformation Centre and a n evening all aglow with The Shed transformed team of passionate youth volunteers*. nated wonderland!

“Youth group is a safe place where anyone can come and be built up as a person and have a great time on a Friday night”, he said.

Every night is different at The Shed. There are water fight nights, messy games, nerf-gun wars as well as trips out to Ice World and more. Some nights are just simple chill nights where the youth can hang out and socialise.

One of the latest events saw an evening all aglow with The Shed transformed into an illuminated wonderland!

Some of the youth shared their thoughts on

why they like youth group.

Olivia said, “Being somewhere where everyone cares and is having fun.”

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By Nikita Chee “Youth group is a safe place great time on a Friday night” *Note – all leaders and volunteers hold a

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William said, “Because you can hang out with your friends”.

“You can be yourself and have fun”, said Tina.

Transform youth rolls out the red carpet in games, challenges, fun and food and provides a great social outlet for Bribie’s young people.

Moreover, the needs of the young people are met as important life-topics are covered throughout the term by caring mentors and friends.

If you have children who are in grades 7 to 12 (or the last term of grade 6) then bring them along 7-9pm Friday. The nights are $5 entry which covers dinner - usually a large homemade meal – and Café is open during the night as well for snacks.

The Shed can be found at 195 1st Avenue, Bongaree at the Transformation Centre.

Contact Joel on 0488 288 502 for more details or head to Transform Youth’s Facebook page on https://www.facebook. com/TransformYouthBribie/

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yourself and have fun”, said Tina.

outh rolls out the red carpet in games, at social outlet for Bribie’s young people. re met as important life-topics are covered friends. On the very last day in October, many

children (and their parents, I suppose) are looking forward to an evening of trick or treating in the tradition of Halloween and let’s be honest, whether or not we agree with the tradition, it is great to see the little ones all excited and dressed up in their costumes, and providing their outings are supervised by responsible adults, no harm is done.

So, October 31st is constantly recognised as Halloween but this date is special for another reason and particularly this year as we mark the one hundred year anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba. Whilst everyone is aware of the events that occurred at Gallipoli during World War I and we commemorate that tragic battle each tear on ANZAC day, the details of the charge and ensuing victory of the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba is

not recognised to anywhere near the same degree.

As a town situated forty three kilometres from the Turkish stronghold of Gaza, Beersheba was the mainstay on the right end of a defensive line that stretched from the Mediterranean coast and previous attempts to capture the town in the earlier months of 1017 had been unsuccessful. In the early morning of October 31st in 1917, the British 20 Corps began an attack on Beersheba but by later in the day, little progress had been made toward the town and it’s very valuable wells so, with time running out for forces to capture the key area before dark, Lieutenant General Chauvel, the Australian commander of the Desert Mounted Corps, sent an order to Brigadier General William Grant requesting that he make a mounted attack towards the town.

The 4th, 11th and 12th Australian Light Horse Regiments assembled behind rising ground six kilometres to the SouthEast of Beersheba and this was the first time that the Australian Light Horse were used purely as cavalry. After beginning the charge at a trot, they soon sped up to a gallop and after coming over the

top of the ridge, they began the charge down the gentle slope toward the town.

Despite the Turkish gunners opening fire, the pace of the charging regiments was too quick for their weapons to have any real effect and the rifle fire from the enemy trenches was wild and high. The front and main trenches were jumped and a number of riders dismounted to attack the Turks with rifle fire and bayonets while the rest galloped straight on to Beersheba. It should be noted that the riders conducted the charge with their bayonets in their hands, this being their only weapon for mounted attacks due to their rifles being carried across their backs.

On entering the town, nearly all the wells were found to be still intact and there was also pools that were filled with water from recent rain. This charge by the Australian Light Horse at Beersheba is remembered as the last of the great cavalry charges and the result is thought of as a major turning point in the war, with Gaza captured a week later and British troops entering Jerusalem within six weeks. The Australian casualties were comparatively minimal with thirty one killed and thirty six wounded as

opposed to around 2,000 of the enemy either killed or captured.

Moreover, the needs of the Yes, throughout the term by carin there is no reason not to think of October 31st as Halloween but we should also take time to remember those who fought so bravely during the battle at Beersheba on that afternoon in 1917.

Brigadier General Grant

The Beersheba attack

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Donnybrook Community Sports Club – Bowls Carnival The Annual Donnybrook Community Sports Bowls Carnival. It was a pleasure as the Member for Pumicestone to sponsor the 2 day event. Susan and others did a fantastic job. Saturday rain brought some good laughs at bowlers holding umbrella’s. Well done all and congratulations to all winners.

Donating to Polio The Annual Donnybrook Community Sports Bowls Carnival. It was a pleasure as the Member for Pumicestone to sponsor the 2 day event. Susan and others did a fantastic job. Saturday rain brought some good laughs at bowlers holding umbrella’s.

Well done all and congraulations to all winners.

I joined our wonderful Bribie Island Rotarians to donate $500.00 to the longstanding program to rid the world of the debilitating Polio. I was inspired by the fact that new cases globally are down to being measured in 10’s but last year increased to over 100. We need to hold in the knowledge that volunteer workers in India stand along railway stations and when a train pulls in, the workers move forward to give oral polio immunisations to children remaining on the train before looking after those that have alighted. I can but admire the efforts of Rotary for their dedication to END POLIO NOW Globally.

Thank you to all Rotarians.

Caboolture Domestic Violence Charity Fundraiser Caboolture RSL hosted this great charity fundraiser. It was great to see Estrella back on deck. Police Superintendant Mick Brady handed over funds raised by the Caboolture Police BBQ and Uncle Mick Douglas welcomed everyone to country. The RSL got right behind the event and gave $4684. The CADA need our help.

Pelicans Beachmere Junior Rugby League Club The Pelicans Beachmere Junior Rugby League Club

Pelicans Beachmere Junior had their trophy day, and I had the pleasure Rugby of handing out some awards.

It was wet Club but the enthusiasm from League players was endless. Congratulatons to all winners.

Name Change for Elimbah Rural Fire Service

Now known as Pumicestone Rural Fire Service. I was happy to advise them that they were granted their own parcel of land on which to build a shed for their Fire Truck, This shed will be similar to their sister depot, the Donnybrook shed. They had been after their own depot for years. You guys deserve all the help we can give you. Thank you.

Caboolture Domestic Violence Charity Fundraiser

Caboolture RSL hosted this great charity fundraiser.

It was great to see Estrella back on deck. Police Superintendent Mick Brady handed over funds raised by the Caboolture Police BBQ and Uncle Mick Douglas welcomed everyone to country. The RSL got right behind the event and gave $4684. The CADA need our help.

The Pelicans Beachmere Junior Rugby League Club had their trophy day, and I had the pleasure of Authorised handing out some awards. It was wet butby theRick Williams MP. Unit 1/43 Benabrow Avenue, Bellara, Qld 4507. Phone (07) 3474 2100 enthusiasm from players was endless.

Congratulations to all winners.

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Dear Resident, 30th October, 2017 I Dear wish to advise that I am now the Independent State Member for Resident, Pumicestone. I am happy to be an independent having removed the controlling shacklesthat of the faceless men behind partyState roomMember doors. I never I wish to advise I am now the Independent for fitted their mould, not being a hardened union or long term party official, Pumicestone. I am happy to be an independent having removed that’s why I had toshackles fund my own campaign in 2015.

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I have endured 33 months of attacks; all have been investigated by the QPS I have thenot kitchen sink at me in Fake News, I have and to behad found to have anythrown substance. the expectation that the major parties continue to not do the thistype of I am happy that the community has come towill know that I am going forward. person portrayed I have worked hard and achieved a lot for the community of Pumicestone and I currently continue to serve.

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By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

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A VERY DIFFERENT BRIBIE ISLAND LONG AGO. L

ess than 250 years ago James Cook first sighted the east coast of Australia, and it is little more than 100 years since the first residents came to live on Bribie Island.

A lot of remarkable events have taken place in that short time.

When James Cook sailed this coastline in 1770 he named the distant volcanic outcrops the “Glasshouses”, as they reminded him Glass Factories in his far distant home.

When Matthew Flinders with his aboriginal companion Bongaree came to explore the

Bay 29 years later in 1799, he was the first European to set foot on Bribie Island.

It would be another 60 years before the State of Queensland was established, when it was separated from NSW in 1859.

During those years there were very few people who came to this desolate Island.

The first white people to reluctantly live here were 3 castaway convicts who were swept out to sea in a big storm from Sydney in 1823, and weeks later were washed ashore on Moreton Island. Lucky to be alive they were helped around the Bay by the local aboriginal people and eventually came to live on Bribie Island.

They were fortunate to be rescued the following year by those seeking a suitable site for a new Penal Colony site in Moreton Bay. From 1824 the worst of the worst convicts from Sydney were progressively sent to the new Moreton Bay Penal Settlement.

Within about 60 years of that first Penal settlement the extensive Aboriginal population of Moreton Bay had been reduced to just a few. This led to Queensland’s first Aboriginal reserve being established here on Bribie Island at Whitepatch in 1877. They were just a few dozen of the remaining displaced native people from various groups in the area, and despite some government support and supervision by Tom Petrie the Whitepatch reserve lasted less than two years.

In 1891 Bribie Island was briefly visited by Archibald Meston, a prominent figure in early Queensland who was an Explorer, Author and Politician who made this comment in his diary: “Bribie Island is one of the meanest piece of country in Australia……a howling desert of tea-tree swamps, rank aquatic vegetation and unimaginable cussedness” Just a few years later at the turn of the Century a group of Brisbane businessmen made a significant investment decision to open up Bribie Island as Australia’s first Island holiday destination. In view of the views and comments of previous visitors

this proved to be a remarkable decision.

In 1912 they built a Jetty at Bongaree and began regular Steamship excursions from Brisbane via Redcliffe for thousands of holiday makers.

The next 20 years saw Bribie develop as a destination for mass tourism, with thousands of visitors coming by ships every weekend and holiday, to enjoy cheap and healthy holidays.

More people came to camp and fish on Bribie Island during holiday periods in the 1920’s than lived in the entire Caboolture Shire at the time.

These remarkable “boom” years for Bribie Island were impacted in the 1930’s by the “Great Depression”, and soon after that came World War 2.

This led to great change as the Military occupied the Island during the war years, and most resident except essential service people were evacuated.

The “Steamship Excursion” trade resumed after the War, but by now the Motor Car had become the favoured form of transport, and more people braved the dreadful roads and waited in long queues to bring their cars to and from the island by a car ferry barge .

In 1963 a bridge was built and the Island was joined to mainland Australia.

Looking back over those years since the first people came here, the Island has experienced many remarkable events.

Some things you might not know about Bribie Island. ● There are a large number of Aboriginal sites officially gazetted on the Island, representing their occupation of this land over many thousands of years. ● The Water Tower in the Caravan Park at Bongaree is on the site of an Aboriginal shell midden, known as “the Hill” before it was used to fill the swamps that became the Bribie Island Bowling Club and Caravan Park.

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Stan Tutt

a special Atomic Clock was installed on Bribie Island to measure precise timing. ● In 1968, after a long and complex investigation by the Australian Taxation Office a former operator of the Bribie car ferry service agreed to pay $500,000 in unpaid taxes. In today’s money that’s equivalent to about $24 million. ● Over the years the residents of Bribie Island made three different, and in each case unsuccessful, attempts to break away from Caboolture Shire Council and establish Bribie Island as its own Shire.

These attempts at secession were in 1914, 1932 and 1967, reflecting various periods of significant change, and a desire by the residents to control the islands current and future development.

Archibald Meston -1891

● “Red Beach” is a name carried over from the War Years when Australian and US troops practised beach landing craft training at various colour coded areas along on the Ocean Beach. ● Australia’s first Opera was written by Emily Coungeau whose grand home was

built in 1915 and still stands in Banya Street, Bongaree.(Coungeau House) ● In the 1960’s an “Ionospheric Research Centre” was established on Bribie Island

by Queensland University to study the behaviour of Radio signals in the upper atmosphere. For this new high tech work

Sunshine Coast author and historian Stan Tutt, spent much of his 97 year life researching and documenting the heritage of the sunshine coast of Queensland.

In 1981 he wrote …

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“It might not be too much to claim, Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island, contain more history, written and unwritten, than any other place in Queensland.”

Stan Tutt represented a generation and a way of life that is long gone and unknown to the present generation. A true gentleman in every meaning of the word.

Stan was born in Murgon on 16 May 1914 and died on July 16, aged 97, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of history on the Sunshine Coast, which he loved so much.

I had the good fortune to meet Stan in his later years and paid my own tribute to Stan’s legacy with one of my Q150 bronze plaques along the Bongaree waterfront bearing the above quotation. I write these articles to remind residents and visitors of what we have inherited, and the need to preserve it for future generations.

If you have any questions, or contributions to make, about to the rich history of Bribie Island please contact us on bribiehistoricalscoiety@gmail.com

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Patients who report continuing pain in the absence of a definitive pathology (I.e. an identifiable, anatomical cause of the pain) are sometimes dismissed by health professionals.

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Cold Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and is

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During this time, the non-thermal photons of light that are emitted from the laser pass through the skins layers (the dermis, epidermis, and the subcutaneous tissue or tissue fat under the skin). This light has the ability to penetrate 2 to 5 centimetres below the skin at 90mw and 830 nm. Once the light energy passes through the layers of skin and reaches the target area, it is absorbed and interacts with the light sensitive elements in the cell. This process can be compared to photosynthesis in plants - plants absorb sunlight, which is then converted to usable energy so that the plant can grow.

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2. Marovino T. Cold Lasers in Pain Management. Practical Pain Management. Sep/ Oct 2004. 4(6):37-42.

Cold laser therapy is one option among a variety of treatment approaches that can potentially provide pain relief or pain reduction, especially for patients seeking treatment without the use of surgery or drugs. It is still a relatively new treatment option and there is incomplete information about its optimal treatment protocol, it is considered a viable treatment option for those seeking an alternative to invasive treatment.

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ear readers I have to warn you that I am about to use some rather choice language below but those of you that have seen the film “Sideways” will probably have a good chuckle.

For those that haven’t seen the film let me give a brief outline of the film which was released in 2004 and was a surprise hit creating a cult following, but was also responsible for the tragic outcome for one particular grape variety. The film is about two completely mismatched friends taking a week visiting a wine region in California about 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara. One of the friends is getting married at the end of the week and is determined to go out with a bang if you get my drift, the other guy (played excellently by Paul Giamatti) is a depressed wine snob who basically is happy when he has had too much to drink and just wants to visit wineries. At one of the wineries they chat to the girl behind the counter and the first guy makes a date for her and her girlfriend to go to dinner with the pair of them but knows Giamatti will probably drink too much and ruin the evening.

As they reach the restaurant he pulls him into an alley at the front door of the restaurant and basically says to slow down on the drinking and whatever the girls order that’s what they drink.

Giamatti replies “if anybody orders merlot, I’m leaving” and goes on “I am not drinking any f***ing Merlot” Almost immediately sales in Merlot in the U.S.A plummeted, whilst interest in Pinot Noir the wine of choice for Giamatti’s character soared.

But now over 12 years after the film’s release

the tables have finally turned and according to figures just released Merlot in the States is starting to make a come-back especially the more upmarket version. “Sideways” isn’t a film for everyone but if you enjoy wine and want a good laugh this is a funny film especially the scene in the winery when Giamatti finds out that a book he has written has been rejected.

I cannot spoil the scene for you but if you ever taste wine at a tasting you will never look at the slops jug the same way again!

Actually Merlot is one of the world’s most planted grape varieties with plantings larger than Cabernet Sauvignon in many regions and is grown in just about every wine producing country in the world including Italy, California, Romania, Argentina, Chile, Canada, New Zealand and Australia of course. In France nearly two thirds of the world’s plantings exist and the wine is a major component of the famous red wines of Bordeaux along with Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the winemakers at Chateau Petrus favour early picking to maintain the wines acidity and finesse as well as it’s potential for aging, expect to pay thousands of dollars per bottle for some vintages from great growing years. Here in Australia we produce very drinkable Cabernet Merlots and at very reasonable prices.

Although it is possible to buy a straight Merlot it is generally used as a blending variety usually with Cabernet Sauvignon which helps to soften the wine. However a few winemakers have been successful at making a bigger more robust style

and one of these is Jim Irvine who with his wife Marjorie established a vineyard in The Eden Valley in 1980. They made a conscious decision to concentrate on marketing rarer varieties such as Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Gris and Meslier.

Targeting the interests and enthusiasm of knowledgeable wine enthusiasts they have developed a large following who understand the need to make different and excellent wines.

The Irvine’s have won “The World’s Best Merlot on no less than three occasions and being placed in the top ten several times. The Irvine’s are recognised globally as Australia’s Master Merlot Makers and promote The Eden Valley as an excellent wine growing region and carrying on the family wine growing tradition is their daughter Joanne who is now responsible for most of the winemaking, and has already been named red winemaker of the year.

A dear friend of mine John Loxton who was the senior winemaker at Maglieri Wines in Mclaren Vale also had desires to make a solid Merlot and came very close to this when he worked at Ballast Stone Estate but I don’t think his employers saw his intentions and John carried on making outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons and Shiraz wines until he retired several years ago.

I noticed that a couple of Cabernet Merlots going at a very reasonable price in Dan Murphy’s this week, Fifth Leg and The Houghton Classic Red both selling for below $8.00 Before concluding we can only think of the

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poor souls in The Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley California. Not only have many people died or lost their homes in the fires that have swept through the area but several wineries that have been destroyed and the smoke has probably affected what grapes are around even the wine in the barrels may have been affected by the increase in heat. I believe the industry is worth several billion dollars including all the lost tourism, very sad.

Wines whilst being a source of contentment can on occasion be a curse.

An old Turkish proverb notes.

There is a devil in every berry of the grape.

Sir Walter Raleigh who is well known for throwing his cape over a muddy puddle was an abstainer I think, for he wrote: Take care that thou delight not in wine, for there was not any man that came to honour or preferment that loved it; for it transforms man into a beast, decayeth health, destroys natural heat, brings a man’s stomach to an artificial heat, deformeth the face, rotteth the teeth, and to conclude, maketh a man contemptible, soon old and despised of all wise and worthy men.

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MAD POETS SOCIETY “There are so many people who show disdain for poetry mainly because they do not understand the emotions felt by the writer whether it be Keats, Longfellow, Byron, Paterson, Lawson or Kendall”.

“Prose is written to be read, poetry is emotion to be felt”

THE CHOIR GROUP Written by Sharmayne Kurtz You can be short and fat and like a chat Long and thin and still fit in Like to socialise one night a week Exercise your vocal chords and listen to the beat Introvert extrovert what ever you are There is dress up and dancing try to look like a star Songs to memorize dances to learn Solo performances and pantomimes to turn Each individual into a person of chance The transformation is just like a dance Now Jenda the conductor will introduce to your song The practise is hard and the going is strong She takes no prisoners and expects the very best Of what you have to offer from the voice that is blessed

PERFECT HOLIDAY Written by Hazel King

Pale pink sunset Reflected in wave washed sand.

Impregnated footprints in the sand disappear as the waves reach relentlessly towards the shore on the incoming tide.

Shadows lengthening as the afternoon sun sinks slowly behind the sand dunes.

The oldest guy in the group is 92 years old He sings in other choir groups I am told His attitude to life just blows my mind Herbs blood should be bottled like a fine red wine There is Old Music Hall and Cabaret with tea Anzac and Christmas songs to perform you see The Voices Choral Group just practise and practise But still manage a laugh when things turn cactus There is no interview to join this choir But a love of all songs can set you on fire The money raised at our performance shows Enhance charity groups and so it goes The music the songs and the dance routines Turn these people into Diva Queens

Older couples walking together in a familiarity which only comes from sharing many years together.

Breezes blowing across the sand dunes, Billowing sand, dancing through the air drifting and settling in another place.

All this and the sound of the surf with its mystical calming effect as the waves swell and are drawn back into the sea once more in a never ending cycle.

All creating a perfect holiday which rests the body and soothes the soul.

WHITE CAPPED WATERS

Then trying to fly against the force of the wind Strained and awkward as The relentless wind has its way.

Fear of being thrown into a flight From which they would never return.

Gale force winds Whipping up normally placid waters Trees with their branches bending To the urgent thrusts of the wind.

Sounds of the wind Breathing through the leaves, Like some compelling melody Of a mind determined to envelop all in its way.

Leaf littered road and lawn With leaves scattering constantly In a wild dance As if arms and legs have a mind of its own.

Birds in the trees tenaciously hanging to the branches

PUSHING INTO VICTORY

The Sopranos sing high while the Tenors sing low But the Altos sing between heaven and hell you know They cover every song from classical to rock There is nothing that cannot be achieved from this lot

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Boats in the passage Sway to and fro, up and down Dancing to the ferocity of the wind.

Protective coverings ballooning As the wind ´s cold fingers Try to lift the covers and scatter them.

Nature at its best Watching from a sheltered place Protected from the wind As the white capped waves Surge towards the shore.

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Dearest, loveliest Bribie Islanders, Wow so much has happened in a short space of time in my world. Funny how the ebbs and flows of daily life can change; sometimes subtly overtime like a riverbed and sometimes quite drastically. Change can be so very good.

Growing up from a young child to young adult has many processes. Some are not very easy, and can involve pain and uncertainty. Personally however, the mystery of “levelling up” into a new personhood is rather thrilling and outweighs any discomfort.

More often than not in life, we come across circumstances that require us to push through change and blossom into something new. Like I said, change can be sudden or gradual - either way, it will require effort!

How about if change becomes a choice rather than something you are forced to face? What then? We all have dreams. In one form or another there is something that we are pursuing. It might be relationship for one, a career for another or a combination of a whole lot of things. But with a dream comes a time where we must push through something to get it.

Our dreams require us to change and grow in order to reach them. One decision to do something that you might be afraid to do but know you must do is usually all it takes to kick start things. That one leap of faith is a game-changer. And this may not necessarily be able to be seen in the environment directly around you but one thing is for sure: when you take that leap, something inside you changes forever. You

are now stronger than you were before.

You’ve “levelled up”.

What does it feel like? Usually the thought of it causes adrenalin to rush through your veins. It makes you nervous, scared and excited all at the same time. But herein lies the decider: will you listen to the voice that says you can’t do it, that you’ll be foolish if you do, or the voice that encourages you to make your dream reality?

Time and time again, I’ve agreed in my heart to go with that encouraging voice and take a step. Ignoring all else and just going for it! And I can promise you it’s never failed on me. Every-time I’ve taken a step out in the things I love, even if I felt afraid or nervous, it worked out and I have been rewarded in so many ways. I feel blessed and want to encourage you to give it a try too, especially if you involve others unselfishly along the way.

I know you have dreams and loves out there that you’re withholding from yourself because you’re listening to the voice of fear. Push that away and take hold of opportunity. You’ll regret the things you didn’t do 98% more than the things you did. Make the world a better place with the creativity within you.

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lender Sun Orchids are one of the most attractive of the native orchids found on Bribie Island. For some time I had been searching for this elusive species. Imagine my surprise when one bright sunny day while photographing native Milkmaids in the heathland I looked to the side and there stretching its head through the grass was an exquisite Slender Sun Orchid. Of the five flowers on the stem three were fully open.

Plants are about 30 cm tall with a single leaf at the base. Flowers are self pollinating and measure about 2 cm across. They grow in clusters and can have up to 12 flowers on a single stem. Only a few flowers are open at a time and will only open on a sunny day.

Slender Sun Orchids are deciduous and die back to their underground tubas during the hot, dry months.

A similar species growing on Bribie Island is the Spotted Sun Orchid (Thelymitre ixioides).

This orchid is also blue but has spots on its three upper petals. I am yet to find one of these.

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axles and bent steering columns. Motorists were advised to always carry a selection of bolts and nuts along with wire and spare tyres as a way to ensure that they were able to return home at the end of a drive.

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he words that I have used as the title of this article are what I imagine will be said by the parents of a child born anytime from this year on when explaining about the history of motor vehicles in Australia and the sad events of the past year. When the final Commodore rolled off the production line at Holden’s South Australian factory on October 20th, 2017 it marked the demise of what was once a thriving manufacturing industry that employed thousands of workers throughout the country.

Since the Phaeton steam car was made

by Herbert Thomson and Edward Holmes at Armadale, Victoria in 1896, most of the well known brands of automobile have either been fully manufactured or at least assembled in Australian factories.

Interestingly, the Phaeton was fitted with the first pneumatic tyres made in Australia

by Dunlop and the average speed of the vehicle was an impressive 8.7 miles per hour.

The first petrol driven car to be entirely built in Australia was produced by Henry Tarrant in 1901and was fitted with a rear mounted six horsepower engine. This was followed by a number of improved designs and later models were fitted with locally made engines, gearboxes and axles. The only remaining Tarrant is now displayed at the RACV City Club. By the 1920’s, there were a considerable number of Australians who had become owners of a motor vehicle and, as a way of protecting

the interests of motorists, the Australian Automobile Association was formed in 1924.

Ford became the first major car maker to enter the Australian market with the announcement in 1925 that Geelong would be their Australian headquarters and the initial products to be assembled and sold here were Model T’s which were put together from complete knock down kits that came from Ford of Canada.

There are some very amusing stories about the early days of the motor vehicle and the difficulties that were experienced by first time owners of these contraptions.

People did not know very much about cars at this time and apparently it was not unusual for them to spend more than a day trying to start their car before realising that the tank had to be filled with petrol, a very expensive and rather scarce commodity at the time which had to be purchased in tins from chemists or grocers. Other owners would drive for years in just the one gear, either not knowing that there was more than one gear or because they did not know how to change into a higher or lower option.

In these early days of the horseless carriage, there were no mechanics and drivers had to repair their own vehicles. Motoring advice columns and vehicle handbooks carried articles on how to repair a wide variety of possible breakdowns including broken springs, bent

Very few people actually knew how to drive before purchasing a car and various institutions such as the Melbourne School of Motoring were established to teach owners to drive. In the instance of the Model T, the car salesman was tasked with ensuring that the purchaser was able to competently handle the vehicle. It was said that farmers were the worst pupils as they expected their car to behave like a horse, staying on course when told and steering around any obstacle in it’s path.

On the subject of horses, a little known piece of trivia is that Holden began as a saddle maker in Adelaide before converting to motor body building during World War One. The association with General Motors began when Edward Holden signed an exclusive deal to build General Motors bodies in Australia.

Eventually, General motors took over Holden Motor Body Builders and formed GMH. By 1929, Holden employed 3,500 people and was the largest car body builder in the Commonwealth. In 1930 the company built a staggering 34,000 cars but, as the depression set in, production dropped to only 1,600 the following year.

With both Ford and Holden battling a greatly reduced demand for their product in the thirties, it became clear to decision makers at General Motors headquarters that changes needed to be made and they sent their manager at Vauxhall in England, Laurence Hartnett, out to either make the business pay or shut it down. Hartnett had a reputation as a dynamic innovator and a brilliant manager and quickly justified his appointment by turning the company around. By the mid 1930’s Hartnett had begun to identify the need for Australia to have it’s own car.

When war broke out, Australia was isolated from overseas supplies and was forced to build everything itself and so vehicle manufacturers turned to making items such as weapons, aircraft and other goods that were necessary for the war effort. After the end of conflict in 1945, The government at the time pushed for the country to build it’s own car as a way of not only rebuilding

the post-war economy and providing employment but also to avoid reliance on overseas supply chains.

Although there was some doubt at General Motors’ head office regarding the profitability of making a new vehicle in a country with a rather small domestic market, Laurence Hartnett finally got approval but no financial backing for the project and loans from two Australian banks were organised. As plans for the manufacture of an Australian designed and built vehicle came close to fruition in 1947, Hartnett was replaced as Managing Director of GMH due to deteriorating relations between himself and the American decision makers.

The 1948 launch of the FX Holden resulted in an overwhelming public acceptance of the first truly Australian car and GMH had soon repaid the loans from both the Adelaide and Commonwealth banks. Prime Minister Ben Chifley who had been a keen supporter of the project described the FX as a real beauty. As an ironic twist of fate, Laurence Hartnett, often regarded as the father of the first Holden did not even receive an invite to the launch of the FX. However, after an unsuccessful attempt to produce his own small car, he was instrumental in establishing the importation

The final Ford Falcon

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THE END OF AN ERA of the Datsun range, which could be said to have played a role in the eventual demise of the local industry.

No one can deny that during the following thirty years, Holden became the dominant player in the Australian market and even exported their product to Asia, a complete reversal to the situation as it is today.

With ten plants throughout the country employing thousands of workers, the millionth Holden rolled off the production in 1962.

After having successfully marketed the Model T from the beginning of it’s establishment in Australia, in 1928 Ford introduced the Model A and followed it with the Ford V8 in 1932. In 1934, the release of a closed cab pick-up truck by Ford would prove to be a very smart move in a depressed market. The vehicle was based on the American Model A Ford and the local designer was an engineer by the name of Louis Bandt. This vehicle assisted in overcoming a situation that involved banks refusing credit to farmers for the purchase of a car but happily lending funds for a working vehicle which of course was how the Ford Pick-up was described.

After World War II, Ford began assembly of other imported Ford models which included the Pilot and other British cars such as the Prefect, Consul, Zephyr and Zodiac as well as the Canadian Ford V8. In 1956 Ford Australia bought land at Campbellfield in Victoria and this would eventually become the company’s headquarters.

For many years during the twentieth century, the emphasis by vehicle manufacturers in Australia was on building large family cars and, as a way to compete with the now dominant Holden vehicles, Ford began manufacture of the Falcon which was initially based on the North American design with very little difference except for the right hand drive conversion.

The first Falcon came off the production line in June 1960 but it was soon discovered that the model was unable to

cope on the harsh Australian roads. This resulted in severe engineering alterations to improve the Falcon’s reliability and by the mid 1960’s, a vehicle that was very different to it’s American counterpart was offered in a range of models that included a sedan, wagon, utility and panel van.

Finally, after more than a decade of manufacturing a vehicle that had been loosely based on the North American Falcon, the first truly all Australian designed Ford was rolled out in the form of the XA model in June 1972. This would of course lead to the ongoing battle for supremacy in the market that took place between Ford and Holden over the next few decades, not only in sales to both the private and commercial markets but also on the racetrack, with drivers such as Peter Brock, Alan Moffatt and Dick Johnson becoming household names and heroes to motor racing fans. These two brands have also been responsible for the formation of two very defined groups of fans who are absolutely convinced about which brand of vehicle is the best and, although these fans can be found at any of the touring car race meetings throughout the year, the most evident example of this mostly friendly rivalry is put on display each year at the Bathurst 1,000 weekend when thousands of dedicated followers flock to Mount Panorama in an effort to show their support for their favourite drivers and vehicle brand.

Along with the manufacture of both the Holden and Ford vehicles came the various advertising slogans and who of us that were around at the time can forget the words “You and I and Gemini” in the Holden ad or the catchcry “Not the Kingswood” made famous by Ted Bullpit, (Ross Higgins) in the television comedy, Kingswood Country. Of course there was also the derogatory remarks that were made by Holden enthusiasts about what FORD actually stood for, “Found On Rubbish Dumps” and “Fix Or Repair Daily.”

Personally, as a Ford fan, I came up with “For Only Real Drivers.”

did the new motor vehicle manufacturing industry experience a new trend in demand and a major influence in this was the introduction of comparatively less expensive imports to flood the local market. This has resulted in Australian buyers being offered more choice than ever before and more choice than any other country in the world. Whilst the United States has thirty eight brands to choose from and the United Kingdom has forty two, Australia now has an incredible sixty four brands on offer.

The free trade agreement deal that was struck with Thailand in 2005 resulted in a brutal impact on our local industry and we have bought over two million vehicles from our Asia-Pacific neighbour since then with Australia supplying only one hundred vehicles to Thailand. Twelve years after the agreement was signed, Australia is shutting the doors on an entire industry that created more than 50,000 jobs and it is worth mentioning that Australia is the only country in the world to manufacture cars without having some sort of protection in place for it’s local industry. Thailand, however, maintains hidden non-tariff barriers whilst Australia opened it’s doors completely.

Toyota, Ford and Holden have shut up shop here with the intention of moving to facilities in the Asia-Pacific region and, when we examine just one of the cost factors involved, their decisions do so unfortunately make good sense. The average wage for a vehicle assembly line worker in Thailand is around six dollars per hour whilst an Australian doing the same job is paid more than four times that amount.

As well as these two iconic Australian brands, there have been a number of other reasonably major players in the local market including Mitsubishi and Toyota, both of which have operated large plants here. Other companies that have assembled cars in Australia are many and varied and it could be said that there are not many well known vehicle brands that have not been assembled in this country at some stage, some for much longer than others.

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Along with the trend towards purchasing cheaper foreign imports has come the move to different size vehicles and, whilst large family sized vehicles were the most popular in the past, hatchbacks and SUV’s have become the favourite choices of the average buyer in the current market.

Although Ford closed it’s manufacturing plant last year and Toyota has joined Holden with closures in October 2017, Ford will maintain a research and development facility and Toyota have said that they would consider returning if conditions are right. I suppose that this does give us a bit of hope for the future but I’m not holding my breath. To all of those who have been affected by what can best be described as a total travesty, I salute you for past efforts in helping an Australian industry to produce the millions of vehicles that have been a part of motoring history in our country. Sadly, when we have fickle buyers who urge us to buy Australian while they are seen to be driving foreign cars, the Australian car industry did not stand a chance.

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We give a great deal of attention to finding the right Doctor, the right car mechanic, and the best supermarket. However, when it comes to the person we share information that is sensitive and very personal. So, we may try one counsellor whom we do not feel comfortable, then we drop the whole counselling thing. Counselling scares people and any excuse they can find to get out of it, will be used.

This month I hope to provide you with information about Mental Health Providers.

By understanding something, only then do we stop fearing it. My focus is on Psychology and Social Work in this article. There are Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists who Medicare also fund to prove psychological support. I also need to mention the importance of a Psychiatrist, who is a Doctor of medicine and Psychiatry and their speciality is prescribing medications, diagnosing and directing the appropriate psychological support required by the individual.

Psychology is the science of the mind and behaviour. The word "psychology" comes from the Greek word psyche meaning "breath, spirit, soul", and the Greek word logia meaning the study of something. o the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in each context.

The psychology of science is a branch of the studies of science that includes philosophy of science, history of science, and sociology of science or sociology of scientific knowledge.

The psychology of science is defined most simply as the scientific study of scientific thought or behaviour. Psychologists provide their expertise by assessing and diagnosing a range of problems, developing strategies and treatments, while offering guidance and support (Australian Psychological Society.

APS) Psychology as a self-conscious field of experimental study began in 1879, when Wilhelm Wundt founded the first laboratory dedicated exclusively to psychological research in Leipzig, Germany. This was the first laboratory dedicated to psychology, and its opening is usually thought of as the beginning of modern psychology. Wundt is regarded as the father of psychology.

Unfortunately, we are unable to physically see mental processes such as thoughts, memories, dreams and perceptions. The purpose of psychology is to describe thinking and behaviour, look at the relationships between them and try to explain the causes for them.

WHO ARE THEY?

There are four goals of psychology:

o to describe, o explain, o predict and, o control behaviour (Coon, Mitterer, 2013).

o Working with and enabling people to achieve the best possible levels of personal and social well-being o Working to achieve social justice through social development and social change.

Vision: Working together for professional excellence and social justice.

Mission: To promote the profession of social work, advance social justice, uphold standards and build capacity of members.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy highlights the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. This is probably one of the most recognised therapies in the world. It also supports the goals of Psychology.

Psychologists are experts in human behaviour and emotion, with practical skills and research skills that can be applied to a wide variety of fields that include health, education and management. Clinical psychologists help with the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses across the lifespan. The APS has developed a code of ethic and it was adopted in 2007. (APS www.psychology.org.au) Eligibility for registration as a psychologist in Australia requires completion of a minimum of 6 years of training. This can be via 4 years of university study in psychology followed by 2 years supervised practice, 5 years of study followed by one year of supervised practice, or the completion of a 5th and 6th years of study via a Master’s degree (APS) Social Work The principles of social work are; o social justice, o human rights, o collective responsibility and o respect for diversities The Social Work profession facilitates social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Commonalities exist in the commitment to the five values of: human dignity and worth, social justice, service to humanity, integrity and competence.

Social Work is committed to the pursuit and maintenance of human well-being. Social Work aims to maximize the development of human potential and the fulfillment of human needs, through an equal commitment to:

The primary focus of social workers is on working with families and individuals to improve their quality of life. Social workers must have a thorough understanding of basic human development and behaviour, to work directly with individuals, families or other groups with the goal of building stronger communities. Social workers help clients overcome personal challenges and help them develop the skills they need to succeed in life (Australian Association of Social Workers.

AASW) The Social Work Commitment o Upholding people’s interests and rights o Working with individuals, groups and communities in the pursuit and achievement of equitable access to social, economic and political resources o Providing assistance to improve the wellbeing of clients. (Clients are anyone/group those who are neglected, vulnerable, disadvantaged or have exceptional needs) o Raising awareness of structural inequities o Promoting policies and practices that achieve a fair allocation of social resources o Acting to bring about social change to reduce social barriers, inequality and injustice. (Code of Ethics, 2010) Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are registered providers with Medicare Australia.

They have been assessed on behalf of the Commonwealth Government by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as having specialist mental health expertise.

An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) is eligible to provide services through the Commonwealth-funded Better Access to Mental Health Care and Chronic Diseases Management (Enhanced Primary Care) programs. Social workers are also providers under the Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) program.

Accredited Mental Health Social Workers have a breadth of experience in assessing and treating people who have mental health disorders.

They help individuals to resolve presenting psychological problems, the associated social

By Veronica Mercer, (Mental Health Accredited Social Worker) and other environmental problems, and improve their quality of life. This may involve family as well as individual counselling, and group therapy.

Social workers recognise the broader implications of an individual having a mental illness and the impact on friends, family, work and education.

Like other allied health professionals, such as psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers use a range of interventions in helping people with mental health disorders, including the following focussed psychological strategies:

o Cognitive behavioural therapy o Behavioural interventions o Cognitive interventions o Relaxation strategies o Skills training o Problem solving o Anger management o Social skills o Stress management o Parenting skills o Interpersonal therapy o Psycho-education (including Motivational Interviewing) o Narrative therapy Social workers act collectively and individually to contribute to society in a way that is dedicated to achieving social justice, inclusion and wellbeing.

The Australian Association of Social Workers is the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, with more than 10,000 members. It was formed as a national association in 1946 and has since supported its members through the profession's many developments and changes.

Today, there are nine branches and vibrant communities of national committees and practice groups supporting the work of the Association. The association caters for the professional needs and interests of our social work members practising in a diverse range of fields, employment and locations.

I love being a Social Worker, the diversity, the challenges and the rewards when you see clients are making changes. I have received many compliments throughout my 30 plus years of working, but one has always stuck out. It was from a 15-year-old girl and for me it sums up social work.

“Veronica you are just like Nanny McPhee; “Here when you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me and no longer need me, then I must leave”.

“A problem shared, is a problem halved” - Proverb

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OCTOBER CRIME REPORT Last montth officers from Bribie Island conducted three days of heightened traffic enforcement activity, specifically targeting speeding vehicles and drink drivers. A number of traffic infringement notices were issued, and many drivers were intercepted for breath testing. Patrols and enforcement activity were also undertaken on the tracks and beaches in the off-road area; resulting in a number of drivers intercepted and checked.

During the month officers were called to several stealing from vehicle incidents at Eucalypt Street, Orchid Street and Indra Avenue. All residents are reminded to ensure that their vehicles and valuables are left secure when unattended, and to promptly contact the station if they believe an offence is being committed, or if any suspicious activity is observed. Officers are actively patrolling the area in connection with these matters, so please call the station on 07 3410 9222.

Recently, another ‘Coffee with a Cop’ event was hosted at the Bribie Island Shopping Centre. Constables Megan Brunton and Rick Carmona-Diaz were joined by our stations volunteer in policing Mr Graham Gibb and representatives from Crime Stoppers for the day. The stand was well attended with many local residents calling by to stop and chat to their local police, and to find out more about policing and crime prevention in the Bribie Island area. Special thanks to Bribie Island Shopping Centre and Gloria Jeans for helping to host the event.

During the month, Bribie Island officers had the pleasure of participating in the 2017 Bribie Island Emergency Services Expo at Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island.

Despite the rain, the event was quite well attended, and it was terrific to see so many agencies coming together to show support not only to our local emergency services, but to showcase the capabilities available for deployment in our community. Thanks very much to everyone who helped host the event, and to those who braved the weather to show your support.

Domestic Violence matters featured prominently again this month, with officers attending quite a few incidents, some of which involved contraventions of protection order conditions, and some matters requiring applications for protection orders to be made.

Other matters were referred to counselling or similar services. Domestic Violence is a serious matter, and if you or someone you know is living with domestic violence, help is available. Please contact the station on 07 3410 9222. Always call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

During the week several people were charged with a range of offences including:-

A 65-year-old Woorim man was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of .102% BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 36-year-old Bongaree man was charged with drink driving at Bongaree after returning an alleged reading of .050 per cent BAC. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 22-year-old Bellara woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates court on November 23.

A 29-year-old Upper Mt Gravatt man was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Sandstone Point. A 30-year-old Ningi woman was charged with producing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Ningi, after a search warrant was executed at an address. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 24-year-old North Lakes man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 9.

A 24-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with obstructing police at Banksia Beach. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 7.

A 25-year-old Caboolture man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed and high end speeding at Ningi. The vehicles number plates were confiscated for 90 days.

A 26-year-old Woorim woman was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of .170 per cent BAC. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 58-year-old Maryborough woman was charged with stealing at Bellara. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 23.

A 44-year-old Bongaree woman was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Sandstone Point.

A 50-year-old Bongaree man was charged with stealing at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 21.

A 29-year-old Ningi woman was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi.

A 20-year-old Caboolture man was charged with public nuisance and an 18-year-old Morayfield man was charged with obstruction and serious assault at a Sandstone Point Hotel. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court An 18-year-old Morayfield man was charged with contravening a direction and obstructing police at a Sandstone Point Hotel. He was further fined for public nuisance. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 7.

A 47-year-old Caboolture man was charged with drink driving at Woorim after returning an alleged reading of .108% He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court A 49-year-old Bongaree woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree after a search warrant was executed. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 13.

A 35-year-old Woorim man was charged with fraud at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 7.

A 68-year-old Slacks Creek man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi.

A 49-year-old Bongaree woman was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 13.

A 30-year-old Elimbah woman was fined for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle at Bongaree.

A 45-year-old Woorim woman and a 42-yearold Woorim man were both charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree.

They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 14.

A 31-year-old Ningi man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 23.

A 18-year-old Bongaree man was apprehended for possessing drug utensils at Bongaree, and subsequently accepted Drug Diversion.

A 18-year-old Bongaree man was charged with public nuisance at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 7.

A 17-year-old Bongaree man was charged with public nuisance at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 7.

A 21-year-old Bongaree man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 9.

Two 15-year-old youths from Bribie Island were apprehended for trespassing at Bongaree, and subsequently dealt with under the Youth Justices Act.

A 68-year-old Slacks Creek man was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi.

An 18-year-old woman from Bellara was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils, together with obstructing police, at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates A 31-year-old Bellara woman was fined for driving whilst unlicensed at Bongaree.

A 33-year-old Caboolture man was charged with driving whilst unlicensed at Ningi, and the vehicle seized for forfeiture. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 9.

A 26-year-old Sandstone Point man was charged with possessing dangerous drugs and drug utensils at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 14.

A 35-year-old Woorim man was charged with fraud at Ningi. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 7.

A 18-year-old Bellara woman was charged with possessing drug utensils at Bongaree.

She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 16.

A 51-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with drink driving at Bongaree after returning an alleged reading of .056%. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 23.

A 28-year-old Narangba man was charged with wilful damage, obstructing police and public nuisance at Bellara. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 14.

A 34-year-old North Lakes man was charged with burglary, wilful damage, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and assault arising from an incident at Sandstone Point.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 22.

A 32-year-old Nudgee man was charged with public nuisance at the Sandstone Point Hotel.

He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 14.

A 56-year-old Coolum man was fined for public nuisance at Bongaree.

A 30-year-old Carina man was charged with burglary at Bellara. He was remanded in custody to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 11.

An 18-year-old Caboolture man was charged with public nuisance and obstructing police at a Sandstone Point licensed venue. He was also further charged with contravening a banning notice. He will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14.

A 24-year-old Woorim woman was charged with possessing drug utensils and property suspected of being stolen at Woorim. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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HALLOWEEN ON Lulu's Party Shop had some scary visitors Volunteers from the Bribie Island Sports Club we have John, Ange, Tony, Donna, John and John!

Barry and Pam Darby from Bongaree are regulars at Sue's Bar & Grill. They both said 'Great night, Great food, very impressed with staff and would highly reccommend.

Alfie, Joe, Axle and Ellie looking really scary

Bob and Cindy from All Phase Electrical showed up for the entertainment and lovely food at Sue's Bar & Grill!

Lexy, Kylie, Cooper, Nick and Bentley Browne from Banksia had a fantastic family time at the club.

Mark and Chris Woolston cranking out the tunes at The Bribie Sports Club! 'The Enternainer' can be booked on 0414 290 299

Ross and Lana Hodge from Ningi having spooky fun and loving Bribie!

Stephen Nicholson a local ex school teacher looking handy!

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Joe Whetlor would like to drink your blood!

Whilst 'The Entertainer' pumped out the tunes the kids had a boogie woogie!

Richard Whetlor trying to look scary, not sure if that cloak fits though!

Joe, skull face and Selina having Halloween fun!

Starting from the little green Mermaid Ava (5) Rachael (mum) from Narangba. Christie Then we have ballerina Shelby (6) Ryder (5) Jessica (mum) Aaliya (8) Jarom and baby Toby Triffit.

Young Axle Dickinson (4) from Banksia Beach, looking really scary.....well more cute than scary in his favorite Batman outfit!

Little Halloween monsters at Sue's Bar & Grill Even the staff at Sue's Bar & Grill where really scarrrrrry!

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Gail Goodair - TimeOut: Winning portrait in interclub Comp.

Supper and coffee were served after the meeting allowing time for discussion.

Gail Goodair was the winner of the Mono Print section with a charming portrait taken at our Portrait Masterclass of “Jovana”

The results are in for the Queensland Interclub PDI Competition and our little Bribie Island Photography Club did very well.

There were 21 clubs competing and Bribie Island managed to score some very high marks against some very stiff competition.

Congratulations to Gail Goodair who won the Self Portrait category with her brilliant shot titled “Time Out”.

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Beth Mottershead won the Colour Print section with a lovely image taken at the London Zoo titled “African Sitatungas”.

A before dawn wake up was necessary for photographers wishing to attend our monthly photo shoot. Early rising members participated in sunrise photography at Woorim. There were some interesting cloud formations on the day and a slideshow of some lovely sunrise shots were shown at the meeting.

John Cupper won two of the other categories with an exquisitely, sharp shot of a parrot titled “I Scrub up Well, eh”. This photo was also awarded Photo of the Month by our attending judge. An adorable photo of a

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little boy titled “The Kid” also received a first placing for John.

John Marshall our judge drove from Casteldine to attend the meeting. His critiques were informative and thorough and some interesting tips and tricks were passed on to our photographers.

he theme for the month was “Reflections” and the winner was Ron LeHuray with an unusual shot of a window reflection titled “Curved Reflections”.

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As Saturn and Uranus form the last in a series of harmonious angles in November, they link with the Moon to form the briefest of 'Grand Trines'. And, as Venus, representing our hearts, opposes the changemaker Uranus, and conjuncts the explorer Jupiter, we can expect emotional volatility. Yet, Saturn's reassuring presence will be there for us to fall back on. Whichever wind fills our sails in November, as long as we can adapt to the changes in the weather, we can journey in a very promising direction.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) With Venus and Mars both opposite Aries, November begins with the focus on other people. And as the great change-maker, Uranus, strikes a revolutionary chord in your sign, you may face situations that you feel compelled to rail against. But even the people who ask difficult questions, or bring problematic situations, are, in some mysterious way, helping you. Not every confrontation needs to lead to conflict. If you seek harmonious communication, you'll find help and support, just when you most need it. For all you really need to know about November, call: 1900 959 005.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) We start the month with a Taurean Full Moon.

Then, Venus enters your opposite sign and aligns with Jupiter, followed by a New Moon in that same area of the sky. The stars are emphasising your one-to-one relationships. A moment of self-realisation will provide clarity, and help you to understand a situation that has been baffling you for a while. Creative energy can weave its magic through your life, transforming it, possibly even dramatically, and enabling you to change the way you relate to people in your day-to-day world. Make November a magical month. For important news, call: 1900 959 005.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) In November, as Mercury enters your opposite sign, expect the lightening of what has seemed like a long and difficult mood. There's going to be a very welcome break in the clouds. You've been feeling buffeted, for a while now, by a

torrent of struggles and challenges that you could neither have foreseen nor prevented.

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CANCER (June 23 - July 23) There's a wonderful TV series based on the world that the Coen brothers created in their movie, Fargo. The third season was elevated to brilliance by the inventive use of music, which skilfully set the scenes and amplified the drama. In the final, suspense-filled episode, I heard what I actually think was the sound of windscreen wipers, used as percussion!

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LEO (July 24 - August 23) In many classic mafia movies, the boss of the family arranges 'a favour' for someone, expecting nothing in return, apart from the promise of unspecified help in the future.

I'm not suggesting you enter the world of organised crime! But the example nicely shows how it's worth going out of our way to be generous sometimes, even if there seems to be no obvious material benefit or moral imperative. Consider any actions to be an investment in your future this month. The potential return outweighs the initial outlay. For all you really need to know about November, call: 1900 959 005.

VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) 'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it' said the philosopher and poet George Santayana. As a Virgo, with a ruler that frequently turns retrograde and focuses on the past, you're often revising your history and attempting to understand its effects. It's one of the reasons that you're able to analyse situations and people, and

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Sometimes, when we lose one thing, we become very possessive of something else.

It's as though we think, 'I can't allow myself to be so careless again, I'll hold on tightly to everything and never let it go'. But it's when we lose something we thought we couldn't survive without, that we free ourselves of the burden we never knew we carried. As Venus leaves your sign this month, there may be a shift in priorities. But you can find the motivation and empowerment to accrue greater blessings.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) You'll make a valuable acquisition this month.

It could be something material – something you'd like to have. But, if I were you, I'd wish for something a little more abstract. It's fresh perspectives and new relationships, whether personal or professional, that have the greatest and most valuable impact on our lives. And, as Venus moves into your sign and connects to Jupiter, the planet of optimism and luck, people are being drawn to you in a new and exciting way. Friendship is a gift worth more than its weight in gold. Make November great! For your month-ahead forecast, call 1900 959 005.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) This month, as Mercury and the Sun enter your sign, and Venus conjuncts Jupiter, there's a suggestion that you're searching to feel a part of something that's greater than yourself.

You're being called to put your faith into a project, and to trust that it will be worthwhile and well rewarded. The positive energy you're being blessed with will make it impossible to sit on the sidelines. It's time to take action. Your strengths have an important part to play in a future success. And, once you're immersed

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Sometimes the future is clear: a single route leading you forward. Often though, it's a forked road, branching off in wildly different directions. It's up to us to choose the path we want to take, without ever knowing exactly where it will take us. You're staring at multiple paths with multiple potential futures. Each is as alluring as the next. So how will you choose?

The question is whether you wish for instant gratification or the realisation of a goal. One is brief, the other lasting. Whatever you choose to focus on this month, you can achieve. Make November a magical month. For important news, call: 1900 959 005.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Some people like to take charge in order to feel in control of a situation. Others focus on staying as informed as possible. There are advantages to both these approaches. A desire to tackle challenges by yourself certainly saves you from having to rely on other people. But, two heads, after all, are better than one. The planets are encouraging you to accept help this month. Even if it feels as if you're ceding some control, a situation will benefit from an extra pair of hands. Sharing a burden, as you'll discover, is liberating. Are you ready for great news about November? Call 1900 959 005.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Neptune finally turns direct in November. And, as Venus harmonises with your modern ruler, before connecting with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, even your wildest dreams will start to seem more attainable. You're beginning to see the steps you must take to reach the places you want to go to and the moves you need to make, to direct your life according to your will. This astrological influence is like a solar flare, rippling into the future. Its creative energy is going to be long-term. Embrace the excitement, you're going places! Make November great! For your month-ahead forecast, call 1900 959 005.

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Radio Room Statistics: YTD: 11088 Calls, 3238 vessels logged on, 172 Vessel Assists, 84 overdue vessels, 1103 Sitreps, and 123 Securite Broadcasts. - VHF 79%, 27mHz 10%.

OCTOBER (to 26th): 772 calls, 197 vessels logged on, 13 vessel assists, 3 overdue vessels, 93 Sitreps and 2 Securite Broadcasts.

Assists this month included: SUN 01/10 1807pm – 12m Trimaran nonmember, required a tow from 4th Lagoon Eastern side of Bribie Island to Monty’s in Caboolture River.

SUN 01/10 2130pm – Water Police advised flare sighting in Deception Bay, B2 and B3 searched shoreline North and South of Caboolture River.

THU 05/10 0816am – 10m Cruiser member with a fuel problem, required tow from Pacific Harbour Canal to Pacific Harbour Marina.

FRI 06/10 1324pm - 4.3m Tinny non-member aground in Caboolture River requires tow to Beachmere.

SAT 07/10 1031am - Training Exercise at Bongaree Jetty.

SUN 08/10 0858am – 5.5m ½ Cabin member, stuck in mud near Mission Point and motor won’t start, required tow to Base Ramp.

FRI 13/10 1346pm – 6.9m ½ Cabin member, with motor problems 100m North of Spinnaker Entrance required tow into Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SAT 14/10 0832am – 5.3m ½ Cabin member, with motor problems, required tow from Buckleys Hole to Bongaree.

TUE 17/10 0655am – 8m Cruiser non-member drifting toward rocks at Beachmere, tasked by Water Police to secure.

SUN 22/10 1624pm – 4.5m Tinny non-member, with motor problems required tow from 500m off Red Beach.

TUE 24/10 1324pm – 5m Centre Console nonmember with motor problems required tow from Cape Moreton.

TUE 24/10 1434pm – 6.1m Tinny non-member out of fuel, required tow from 1km off Red Beach to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

TUE 24/10 1525pm – 9m mono Sailer nonmember with motor problems required a tow from 200m off Bongaree Jetty to mooring in Bongaree Area.

Green Sunday had a long call out from 1400pm to 2000pm Sunday 1st October 2017 for the retrieval of a beached trimaran 5 nmiles South of the Caloundra Bar on Bribie Beach. B1 and B2 dispatched to the scene, and assisted by Coast Guard Caloundra. B1 dragged vessel off the beach and away from the shore before handing the tow to B2 which towed the trimaran to Monty's Caboolture River, B1 returned to base to prepare for second crew to take over later in the day. Tow was slow 6 knots in 1 to 1.5 metre seas with an easterly of 10 to 15 knots and showers, so it was dark by the time B2 arrived at the South Cardinal where B3 met her with a change of crew to continue to Monty's. B3 returned to base was loaded onto her trailer and taken to the Caboolture river to assist B2 in the river as the trimaran had no rudder (damaged during grounding on the beach). No sooner than the crews put the trimaran on her mooring then they got an activation for a flare sighting off Goodwin Beach area so they searched that area for 3 hours until stood down, so it was a VERY long day for some.

Ron Burrett and Ray Christensen.

Bribie One tows the beached trimaran from the beach.

FRIDAY 29th September 2017 The Social Committee provided hamburgers to the large crowd, some 10 new members were present, and once again Trevor Botham provided music for the evening.

Raffle No.1 winner Dot Oldmeadow with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Some of the ladies of the Social Committee, from left: Ingrid Fox, Dot Oldmeadow, Janine Jaavuo and Robyn Young.

Raffle No.2 winner Linda Skinner with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Trimaran in tow from Bribie Two.

Bar staff for the evening, Peter Morton and Joan Nicholls.

Coxswain Gary Voss straining on the rope in Caboolture River on Friday 6th October.

Some of the large crowd.

So not everything we do at VMR Bribie is in deep water. Sometimes it is in the mud where the water used to be. Glamorous! Graham Parker discussing the depth with Coxswain Gary Voss.

Finally found some water!

From the left: Sheryl Traill, Val Jones and Lynne Wendt.

Radio Operator John Hammond and his wife Lee-Ann with Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Raffle No. 3 winner Ron Burrett with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Raffle No.4 winner Dave Smith with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Raffle No.5 winner Ces Luscombe with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Raffle No.6 winner, a new member who actually drew out her own number, with Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski, Rick Williams MP, and Commodore Nathan Gundry.

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9th October 2017 Bribie 1 and Bribie 2 were removed from the water for motor services and hull clean.

New chairs for the function room have been ordered. Attend our next Sunset Drinks on 28th October, and you'll be able to try them.

17th September 2017 - We assisted with a parking event for The Wheels by the Water Classic Car show at the Sandstone Point Hotel recently. The hotel will be donating the proceeds of that event to VMR Bribie.

VMRBI RECOGNIZES COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Bribie’s Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski presenting a VMR Plaque to Martine Felschow from the Sandstone Point Bake House in appreciation for their ongoing support to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island.

Radio Operator Trevor McCormack with his Service Award for 10 years..

VMR Bribie’s Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski presenting a framed photo of the VMR three rescue vessels in action to Natalie Tebbutt Bribie Island Hotel in appreciation for their ongoing support to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie

PRESENTATION FROM VMR HERVEY BAY Friday 15th October a delegation from VMR Hervey Bay (VMRHB) visited to present a plaque dedicated to the assistance from Gary Adams in setting up their electronic log and membership database, which they now propose to call the G-log instead of E-log.

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Highlights of the day included The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue helicopter, performing a lifesaving rescue lift from the water prior to landing for an inspection; rides in the QPS Tactical Boat on the passage and to the Police Command Vessel W Conroy for an inspection.

Many other static displays were provided by VMR Bribie Island and Sandgate, Coast Guard Redcliffe, SES, Queensland Police Service including Water Police and Diving Unit, QFES and QFSQ, MSQ, Qld Fisheries, National Parks and Wildlife, Surf Lifesaving, QAS Mobile hospital and demo vehicles, Bribie Island Yacht Club, TS Koopa Navy Cadets, Emergency Services Cadets, Scouts, Red Cross, Transport and Main Roads, MBRC Disaster Management, St Johns First Aid, Defence Force Recruiting.

Local SES not only manned their own displays, but provided crowd and traffic control and assistance wherever needed.

The Emergency Services Cadets assisted with welcoming Official guests, barbequing, setup and pack up and cleaning up. We look forward to continuing working with this enthusiastic group throughout the coming year.

The Expo showcased to the community the assets available and the cooperation possible between the components of the emergency services available should any disaster arise on or near our island.

VMR Bribie’s Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski presenting a VMR Plaque to Jeff from Aussie Meats and Seafood in appreciation for their ongoing support to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island.

VMR Bribie’s Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski presenting a framed photo of the VMR three rescue vessels in action to Duty Manager Steven Spano Bribie Island RSL in appreciation for their ongoing support to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island. Wednesday 4th October 2017.

From left: Ray Harris from VMRHB, Secretary VMRHB Theresa Harris, VMRBI Radio Officer Peter McNamara, VMRHB Commodore John Smith, Vice Commodore VMRHB Jill Barclay, VMRBI Assistant Radio Officer John Bodycombe.

The official guests were piped up the gangway by the Police Bagpiper.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS

VMRBI Radio Officer and Committee member Peter McNamara receives the plaque from VMRHB Commodore John Smith.

VMR Bribie’s Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski presenting a VMR Plaque to Sharna Murray of Sylvan Beach Seafood in appreciation for their ongoing support to Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island.

Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski presenting a VMR Plaque to Jackie Wust of Wrights Fruit Barn in appreciation of their ongoing support to VMRBI.

EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO Sunday 15th October 2017 Despite inclement weather a reasonably large crowd of approximately 1200 people attended the Combined Emergency Services Expo. This is the leading Expo of it’s kind in Queensland which combined support and participation at the Local, State and National levels, in the air, on land and in the water. It is part of a state-wide campaign to prepare the community for the storm and bushfire season.

Radio Operator Darrel Cunnington with his Service Award for 15 years.

Channel nine and Community Radio 101.5fm supported the day with promotional marquees on site on the day.

Local State Member Rick William followed

by Mark Ryan the Minister for Police Fire and Emergency Services, were met by a guard of honour of all the Emergency Services cadets giving them a high five.

Federal Member Susan Lamb, followed by Councillor Brooke Savige and Police Supt Mike Brady giving all of the Emergency Services Cadets Guard of Honour a high five as they came up the gangway.

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OCTOBER @ VMR popular exhibit to inspect at the Emergency Services Expo.

Expo crowds despite the wet weather.

Despite the wet weather large crowds attended this year’s Expo.

The Police Stand was very popular with visitors to this year’s Expo.

Emergency Service Cadets and members of the public inspecting the Fire Fighting equipment on display.

Emergency Services cadets getting instructions on the SES Water craft capabilities.

SES Boats demonstrating techniques on the Passage.

VMR Bribie Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb talks with Federal MP Susan Lamb.

Some of the water craft available for inspection.

Daytime orange smoke marine flare demonstrated by Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski from Bribie Three.

Commodore Nathan Gundry, Bob Skinner Derek from Busyfingers VMR major Sponsor and VMR crew member Annabelle Simpson.

The pontoon at VMR Bribie was a hive of activity with additional vessels from VMR Brisbane and Coast Guard Redcliffe all open for inspection for the general public.

Carter Clyne ,4, tries out the life raft at the Qld Maritime Safety stand.

Night time illumination marine flare demonstrated by Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski, from Bribie Three.

Federal Member Susan Lamb gives the Town Crier Mike McHutchinson hand to ring the bell.

Commodore Nathan Gundry, Senior Sgt Crawford-Raby and Graham Gibb our Emergency Services Liaison Officer.

Some of the crowd watching the on-water demonstrations from SES, Surf Lifesavers and VMR.

TS Koopa Cadets Jarvis Weedon & Jordyn Tiglor; SES Cadets Miskka Lehtonen, Emmily Major and Bribie Scouts Aydin Bozkuri and Kynan Persson on board the QPS Tactical Boat on route to tour the Police Command Vessel W.Conroy.

The Westpac Life Saver Helicopter a very

Little Squirt provided fun for the kids.

Old and the new QAS vehicles on display.

Mini ambulance “Axle” attraction for the kids.

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BRIBIE ISLAND Members from the Bribie Sailing Club enjoying the Expo.

Room/Kitchen fire demonstration by Qld Fire and Rescue.

The Volunteer Marine Rescue stand was very popular with the children as they were giving away free wrist bands.

QPS Tactical Boat, powered by 3 x 350hp V8 motors delighted passengers

All the groups that made it happen.

On Board QPS Command Vessel W CONROY.

The Westpac Life Saver Helicopter demonstrating a water rescue in the Pumicestone Passage.

Crowd watching the Room/Kitchen fire demonstration by Qld Fire and Rescue.

Senior Constable Michael Turner from the Brisbane Water Police gives the thumbs up to this year’s event.

Bribie One putting on a display showing its capabilities as the Police Tactical Boat goes past in the background.

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Ces Luscombe being presented with his Competent Crew epaulettes by Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Members from The Qld Fire and Rescue, Ambulance and Police show how they all work together at the scene of a serious car accident.

Water cannon spraying from ladder tower, ending displays for the day.

The Westpac Life Saver Helicopter taking off after a visit to the Emergency Expo.

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ES EXPO COMPETITION WINNERS Winners of the Emergency Services Moreton Bay Regional Council “Be Prepared Competition,” which included a portable generator, were presented to the Johnson Family by Councillor Brooke Savige and VMRBI’s Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb.

L to R:Johanna Johnson,10, Councillor Brooke Savige, Brooke Johnson, Graham Gibb VMR Bribie Island, Jacob Johnson,13, with Brock Johnson sitting on the generator.

VMRBI Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb presented XXXX of 101.5fm for the amazing job they did in supporting our Expo, as MC for the day and promotion of the event for weeks leading up to the day.

VMRBI AGM 6.30pm Wednesday 25th October 2017 The Annual General Meeting of the Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island Inc. was held at the Base, Sylvan Beach, Bellara.

The Commodore Nathan Gundry thanked his Committee and all members who had contributed during his first “interesting and rewarding” year as Commodore. He congratulated the crew and radio operators who were operating at the best level possible.

A special mention was given to Graham Gibb who was instrumental in achieving our first multiagency agreement for services. Improvements for the Base included: new security cameras with vision in the radio room, 3 extra air conditioners in the bar and kitchen, and new chairs for function room.

Nathan also mentioned the passing of 4 members in the past 12 months, notably Bill Gibbings, Steve Robinson, Gary Adams and John Oprysk, all who made massive contributions to VMRBI. The following awards were presented: Training Excellence Award – Gary Voss.

Most Outstanding Member – John Bodycombe.

Most valuable Member – Bob Skinner.

Keenest Member – John Meeke Commodores Awards – Leona Patrick, John Traill Maggie Bigalla, and Ray Christianson.

Coxswain Gary Voss receives his Training Excellence Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry

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OCTOBER @ VMR BRIBIE ISLAND Crewman John Meeke receives his Keenest Member Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Coxswain and Maintenance “Boss” Bob Skinner receives his Most Valuable Member Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry.

2017/2018 VMRBI Committee, from left: Graham Gibb, Ces Luscombe, Treasurer Doug Lythgo, Commodore Nathan Gundry, Secretary Noel Wendt, Allan Tranter, Ray Gibbs, and Peter McNamara. Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski was absent on holidays.

Maintenance Crew Member receives his Commodores Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Social Committee Member Leona Patrick receives her Commodores Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Radio Operator John Bodycombe receives his Most Outstanding Member Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry.

Public Relations Officer and Radio Operator John Traill receives his Commodores Award from Commodore Nathan Gundry.

The following members were returned/elected to the Management Committee: Commodore – Nathan Gundry Vice Commodore – Liz Radajewski Secretary – Noel Wendt Treasurer – Doug Lythgo Committee – Graham Gibb, Ray Gibbs, Ces Luscombe, Peter McNamara, Bob Skinner, Allan Tranter.

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

AT HOME WITH “HITLER” CBE 1970 STACCATO INTERVIEW working with these tools.”

Cramped living room: electronic gear, microphones, tape recorders, white electrostatic stereo speakers the size of arm chairs, miniature walkie-talkies picking up conversations in airplanes overhead, plugs, Scandinavian screwdrivers, hammers, screws......

Sellers’ nougat tie with bright yellow circles swaying energetically, while bending down fiddling with gadgets. “Plugs. Plugs. Plugs.

Ah,” ecstatic sigh. “If you’re really interested I’ve got something to show you.”

Disappearance into basement. Re-entry with immaculate English hammer, caressing it gently like a woman. “Just look, isn’t this the most beautiful hammer you’ve ever seen!”

I, changing subject. View on marriage?

“I don’t think marriage itself is very important.

Companionship IS very important. But I need a lot of time alone. I must have it or I become very difficult. I read and drive a lot.

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itler books everywhere; cluttering living room table; hugging table legs below; squatting on window sills, buckling in afternoon sun; more beside phone; sitting under ashtrays; squashed under vases; wedged between armchair cushions.

Hitler portrait by personal photographer, Heinich Hoffmann, glaring at me with stark realism. Enter “Hitler” saluting stiffly, strutting through open glass doors of his London Cheyne Gardens living room.

Peter Sellers – comic genius, portraying human frailty with empathy and compassion.

About to start his new Hitler spoof movie, based on ‘Phantom’ comic series. So deeply immersed in Hitler research, has uncanny physical resemblance to the fanatic, visible with every word, gesture and grimace.

Has immersion in Hitler role touched his political convictions? Sellers smiles.

“Ach, vell, but zen u nefferr know!” To avoid confusion, note Sellers mother was Jewish.

Phone rings. Jumps up, falls over sofa, chants, “Hello and Co. Ltd. Oh, I’m so sorry, my secretary is off sick today.”

Back in safety of armchair, “I’ve always wanted to play Hitler because he fascinates me. I will portray him three-fold, as an 83-year-old, as his ‘maybe’ son Heinrich, and in flashbacks, as he was throughout the war. I can’t wait to start the film.”

Peter Sellers: more diverse roles than any contemporary; more movies than most: Inspector Clouseau in Six Pink Panther films, The Party, Dr. Strangelove, What’s New Pussycat, Lolita, The Millionairess... more than once BEST BRITISH ACTOR OF THE YEAR. Public image: flamboyant jester, light-hearted, extrovert, spinner of fantasies, larger than life, craziest Goon.

How much rubs off on the real Peter Sellers?

How much does he identify with roles like ‘There’s A Girl In My Soup?’

“Not at all! I can’t stand people like that.

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Whatever humour I’ve got, it’s simply a matter of getting through the day. Professional funny men like me are incredibly quiet in private.”

Another phone call: “Yes and Co. Ltd,” he yells into the mouthpiece, eyes rolling.

Interruption over. A pensive Sellers: “For example tonight my wife (just married Miranda Quarry preceded by Britt Ekland) and I are entertaining two enormously famous film stars and two very rich people. I want to get them all talking together. So I’ll fade into the background, playing the stereo for them and watching the effect of the music on their faces.

“People write most incredible things about me: ‘The man behind the man, behind the man, behind the man.’ But I’m just a very ordinary guy, the same as anyone else and I’m very lucky to be alive.”

Eight times during 1964 heart illness world thought him dead. Won’t happen for another 10 years when iconic, living legend finally succumbs to his 15th most massive heart attack in 1980.

“Actually I’ve been very lucky altogether. I’ve had more successes than failures and I’ve been offered more films than anybody, I think.

I’ve been in the theatre since I can remember and will be so till I drop. Acting is the only way for me to have complete satisfaction and relaxation.

“I’ve been married three times and have three lovely children. I have a complete relationship with my teenage son, Michael, without communication barriers. We’re in the middle of getting quadraphonic sound together. I’m getting a hell of a kick out of finishing our new hook-up. Gawd, I love

“Marriage is a big gamble. You hope that you can work it out. But you never know. Take Miranda and me. She’s 22. I’m 45. But then, look at Picasso. He just goes on and on and on.

“The man who gets married just once for 25 years, he has the experience. I haven’t.

This business of getting married every five minutes is no good at all. I never intend it to be like that. Let’s talk about something else.”

Lucky break. Phone ringing once more.

“East End Chinese Laundry Service,” he announces. Long conversation re well-ironed shirts, then, “who is calling?”

Head thrown back, calling towards ceiling, “Miranda, call for you, pick up the phone, Love.”

Settles down, placing outsize earphones with space-fiction antennae on head.

“Latest gadget for cocktail parties. They call it speaking to yourself on stereo radio. Just a subtle hint of how bored you are.”

Sellers not just gadgets expert. Services own cars. Talented photographer. If not actor, would be racing driver. Owned Formula II racing team recently. Too expensive.

Extraordinary first ever meeting with Peter over. But many more and a friendship to come.

Sun setting. Hitler data in living room obscure with dusk.

Sellers leading me to door, shaking head pensively, then out of the blue, “You know, it’s amazing how success can ruin people!”

Nothing will ever ruin my regard for Peter.

And over the next 50 years, whenever I feel nostalgic about him, I watch his best and my favourite movie, BEING THERE, for which he wins the GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD.

(P.S. If any Bribie Islanders wish to INSPECT OUR ROBOTIC MASSAGE SYSTEM, they are most welcome to pop down to Melia Street and take a peek.)

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There was a great assortment of different types of music with Dan Burns bringing the blues to the beer garden and young local teenage singer/guitarist, Haydn Kirley, who is already heading into the music industry. The performance of the day was a young lady, Nikki Chee. Nikki absolutely engaged the audience - from her delightful rendition of 'Fever', Nikki played keyboard, guitar, ukulele and ended her set with an Irish drum and a reel called "Drowsy Maggie".

Nikki will be appearing at the Blessing of the Surf on the last Saturday in November.

Full marks to Keith Haigh and his crew for making the best from nothing and nowhere. Thanks also, to Brad and Cavell Schipp, for your valuable help setting up and packing up. It's a great help. Special Guests on Locals next month will be Keith Haighs' Blues Band.

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Blueys has had a rash of top quality Friday night entertainment over the past few months, but one standout performer is Alexis Sawford, currently living on the Sunny Coast. One Sunday arvo, at Blueys, Alexis was playing to a small crowd and he was so entertaining, and musically adept, that the locals got his details, thankfully. Alexis was born in the UK in 1970 and arrived in Australia in 1972. Alexis comes from a musical family with a house full of musical instruments.

Alexis first picked up the guitar in 1985, at the age of 15. from that moment onwards, music has been

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his passion. He has played in around eight bands over the years: From his first band. Deep Freeze, in Adelaide, where they set guitars on fire to Buzz & th'Bros, on the Sunny Coast. He has made music his life...and it shows when he performs. If you ask for a request there’s a chance he can do it for you. His musicianship is a delight to watch as well.

Alexis is currently doing solo work, as well as working in a duo, Alexis and Suzie K Duo and jamming with, and playing with numerous bands. He really is an 'old school' performer and is mesmerising to watch and a pleasure to listen to.

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7th November ..... Melbourne Cup Show with Mike Early. Mike is a local Bribie legend. great music.

10th November ... Sam Fall. This night cannot come fast enough for some of the people who've seen this dynamic girl. A 'must see' event and you're seeing her for free.......enough said !

17th November .... Chevie Wilson. Genuine local legend. ...all I can say is "Look Out! 24th Novembe .... Cool Coda. Yep! What can I say.....exceptionally well thought out tribute show covering 4 Nations....UK, US, NZ and OZ.!

26th November ... Locals Only Show 1st December....... Dreadlock Cowboy. ..Our favourite Locals Only Diva and Corey Conway. .excellent music and more. These two singer/songwriters are crowd favourites as well. They really get the place pumping.

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NOVEMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – BEACHMERE EVERY SATURDAY JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. 0456 818 017

TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave.

EVERY FRIDAY BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave, 5496 2957

THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave.

EVERY WEDNESDAY BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5pm - 7pm at Beachmere State School, beachmerescouts@gmail.com

THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER COFFEE WITH A COP, 10am Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere. All welcome.

FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, RSL Beachmere, Main St. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au

TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER BANG (Beachmere Area Network Group) AGM 6pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave. Nominate your committee for BANG. secretary@bang. org.au 0456 818 017

SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER FULL MOON PARTY, 4.30-8pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, Biggs Avenue 0401 438 1000 SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Road.

TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 9am, Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave, 0490 871 225

WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Ctr, 25 Biggs Ave, 0417 781 562 THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER COFFEE WITH A COP, 10am, Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER To have your events listed on this calendar, email to thebribieislander@gmail.com

FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERT MONTH - Lion’s Club of Sandstone Point Car Boot Market: 6-11am. Car park Sandstone Point Oval (next to IGA). Cost $10.00 a stall. Bookings: 0435 017 752.

MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - Bribie Bush Poets.: Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim at 6.30. More info call Cay on 34083219

EVERY MONDAY NOVEMBER. BEACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4 includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. Ph 0414088358

MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre: Mondays 5 pm.

Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’

EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH - Train Rides. Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree.

MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island three times per week. Monday - I.D. - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree.

Thursday - 12 steps and 12 traditions - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Friday - I.D. - 7.30pm - Banksia Lodge. Corner of Sunderland drv and Solander esp Banksia Beach. Contacts: Jaime 0438 622 545 Steve 0409 560 561

WEDNESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER - Loud ‘ the Library.: 5pm – 7pm. Bribie Island library. For 13 – 17 year olds. Hang with mates and play computer and console games. Listen to music or join in activities.

WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER - The Banksia Garden Club meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland drive, from 9.15 – noon. Guest speaker is Geoff Robinson talking on Day Lilies. All welcome phone Desley 34088470 or Bev 34087882.

WEDNESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER - Baby Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday, 10am @ Bribie Library.

WEDNESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER - Vietnam Veteran’s Association: Meeting at 9am. Recreational Hall. 156 First Avenue. Ph: 3408 0405 TUESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 1pm - 3pm, Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree.

TUESDAY, 2 NOVEMBER - Girl Guides: Meet every Tuesday. Contact Teresa: 0408 208 868 THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 10am - 12 noon, Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL, Bongaree.

THURSDAY, 2 NOVEMBER - Ecumenical Children’s Choir: Children aged 4 to 18, practice 3:30pm-5pm every Thursday at Bribie Uniting Church.

FRIDAY, 3 NOVEMBER - Storytime Sessions: 10am – 11am. Fridays & Saturdays @ Bribie Library SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER - Christmas Creations Fair: Uniting Church Webster Street Bongaree, 7 am to 12 noon. Contact Amy Bulley on 0414 637 562.

SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island Yacht Club: 9am - Blessing of the Fleet. Discover sailing and try paddling day.

SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island Baptist Church Men’s Breakfasts: 7am. $5.

Bribie Island Baptist Church. Phone 34083779 (John) for bookings. Many thanks for doing this service... John Doak, Convenor Men’s Ministries Bribie Island Baptist Church.

SUNDAY, 5 NOVEMBER - Cancer Council Markets: Brennan Park, Welsby. Parade.

MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Robert on 0407 258 569.

MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - Bribie Butterfly Volunteers Inc.:9am-1pm, Every Mon to Fri. Volunteer your time to help with the running of BribieButterfly House community project. PH: Ray 0409 491 419 MONDAY, 6 NOVEMBER - Multicultural English. Every Monday 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. Ph. 3408 8440

FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER - Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm - 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday each month.

(14th & 28th November) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue FRIDAY, 10 NOVEMBER - Market Stall.: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall.Fifth & Foley Street.

Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church every 2nd & 4th Friday.

SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER - Rotary Markets: Brennan Park, Bongaree. Saturday. Phone 0406373218.

TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER - Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10am, Coffee & Chat.

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month.

SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER - Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Bribie Island Rd. Banksia Beach. Markets are held on the last Sunday of every month.

THURSDAY 23RD NOVEMBER - Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start fourth Monday of each month excluding December and January Phone Coral 34086152 SATURDAY 25TH NOVEMBER - Yvonne’s Dog and Puppy School 9am at Cosmos Park we’re having a doggy Christmas party with Santa Paws.

MONDAY, 27 NOVEMBER - Bribie Island Bush Poets meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 6.30 at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. Enquiries: Cay 34083219.

MONDAY 27TH NOVEMBER - Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start fourth Monday of each month excluding December and January. Phone Coral 34086152 WEDNESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER - Bribie Is Over 50’s Travel Club meets 10am 4th Wed of the month at Bribie Is Bowls Club. All welcome. Call John 34086365.

TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 1pm - 3pm will be meeting in the Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL Club.

THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER - Bribie Island Family History Interest Group: 10am - 12 noon, will be meeting in the Anzac Room, Bribie Island RSL Club.

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Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 25th September, 2017 to 24th October, 2017

Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 30/09/17

BRIBIE ISLAND LADIES CLASSIC, Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th September, 2017. 36 Holes Single Stroke.

Major Sponsors Priceline Pharmacy Bribie Island and Golf World. Overall Gross Winner K Crawley 152, R/U J Jenkins 158. Overall Nett Winner V Hayes 146, R/U K Leary 148. Div 1 Gross Winner W O’Connell 165, R/U D Benghamy 173, Nett Winner J Malone 150, R/U V Jones, 151. Div 2 Gross Winner J De Ruyter 189, R/U K Tomalin 193, Nett Winner J Phillips 150, R/U R Harper 153. Div 3 Gross Winner A Lauchlan 199, R/U B Moxham 201, Nett Winner M Chadwick 150, R/U B Davies 150.

Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners - M. Mills & D. Williams. Runners Up – G. Healing & E. James. 1st WOH - P. Gouge & J. Dunn. 2nd WOH - K. Laverty & C. Thornton. 3rd WOH - N. Gray & M. James. Bunny - N. Smith & P. Cook. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st - K. Hortle.

2nd - T. Erfurth. Fridays Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners C. Geddes & G. Healing. Runners Up - J. Bartorillo & T. Benneyy. 1st WOH - K. Fuller & T. Borg. 2nd WOH - F. Reeves & R. Fowler. 3rd WOH - J. Falvey & B. Snare. 4th WOH - R. Smith & B. Whale. Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – L. Savige, L. Chivers & D. Newman. Runners Up – R. Hunter, T. Hudson, P. McCarthy & V. Casey. 3rd OOHW – B. McIlvenie, R. McIlvenie & S. Fowler. Bunny – I. Smith, J. Neill & B. O’Neill.

Single Stableford Sponsor Ray White Bribie Island 28/9/2017 Div 1 Winner – L Buxton 40, R UP – R Gardiner 37 Div 2 Winner – R McKinnon, R UP – L Wilson 36 C/B Div 3 Winner – R Crossley 41, R UP – J Osborne 40 NTP’s Hole 4 C Pronk, Hole 7 L Weatherley, Hole 14 S Smith, Hole 16 K Wilson, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot S Barry Single Stableford 3/10/2017 Div 1 Winner – K Highlands 40, R UP – B Dunne 37 C/B Div 2 Winner – J Dorhauer 37 C/B, R UP – Y Swanson 37 NTP’s Hole 4 D Dunn, Hole 7 B Dunne, Hole 14 K Highlands, Hole 16 R Gardiner, Hole Div 3 2nd Shot J Barrett Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsor Woorim Pharmacy 5/10/2017 Div 1 Winner – L Urquhart 79, R UP – L Buxton 80 C/B, 2nd R UP S White 80 NTP’s Hole 4 R Gardiner, Hole 7 K Strudwick, Hole 16 A Hewitt Div 2 Winner – V Learoyd 70 C/B, R UP – Y Nicklin 70, 2nd R UP M McBride 73 C/B NTP’s Hole 4 M Huxley, Hole 7 M Chadwick, Hole 14 Y Nicklin, Hole 16 L Wilson Div 3 Winner – M Stoddart 70, R UP – J Stafford 72, 2nd R UP S Ferrante 73 C/B NTP’s Hole 4 J Stafford, Hole 7 J Stafford, Hole 14 B Truswell Single Stableford 10/10/2017 Div 1 Winner – B Browning 41, R UP – M Bailey 39 Div 2 Winner – S Barnulf 40, R UP – S Armstrong 38 C/B NTP’s Hole 4 L Latcham, Hole 7 M Bailey, Hole 14 R Gardiner, Hole 16 G Burnham, Hole Div 3 2nd Shot S Wagg Single Stableford 12/10/2017 Div 1 Winner – M Bailey 39, R UP – M Barbeler 37 Div 2 Winner – R McKinnon 42, R UP – B Truswell 39 NTP’s Hole 4 G Burnham, Hole 7 R McKinnon, Hole 14 H Winterflood, Hole 16 L Urquhart, Hole Div 3 2nd Shot S Wagg Competition Cancelled 17/10/2017 Single Stableford Sponsor Anna’s Fashion Boutique 19/10/2017 Div 1 Winner – C Hancock 37, R UP – S Portley 36 Div 2 Winner – R McKinnon 39, R UP – S Power 38 C/B Div 3 Winner – H McDonnell 37, R UP – J Osborne 36 C/B NTP’s Hole 4 K Highlands, Hole 7 A Lauchlan, Hole 14 S Portley, Hole 16 A Hewitt, Hole Div 3 2nd Shot F Lyons 4 Person Ambrose 24/10/17 Winners D Dunn, R Rodgie, W Robinson & D Croft 61.875 R Up V Miller, J Umlauft, J Graham & H Creedy 62 NTP’s Hole 4 V Mller, Hole 7 J Stafford, Hole 14 D Sullivan, Hole 16 S Wagg 12/10 Thurs JACKPOT C/S Triples WInners P Ditchburn S Duke B Wilson2nd B Robinson JMurray N Miles 3rd PMannion M Roberts OOH L Tebbutt C Huckett 19/1O Thurs JACKPOT C/S Triples Winners P Mannion A Christie M Mallard 2nd F Reid J Clear M Young 3rd E Staveley S Duke G Olsen OOH A Boyland C Staveley J Greig 24/10 Tuesday S/S Triples Winners S Cook V McDermott M Gittens 2nd M GEddes D McDougall HGroves 3rd G Lavis R Leth JNeill OOH T Ackwood M

Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 7/10/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – G. Teakel & I. Cooper. Runners Up – C. Thornton & K. Thornton. 1st WOH – S. Andrews & R. Fowler. 2nd WOH – W. Ebert & T. Townsend. 3rd WOH – S. Young & B. Hosie. 4th WOH – L. Gilmore & R. Gilmore. Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – G. Witaker. 2nd - M. Roberts. 3rd – C. Ebert. Friday Men’s Jackpot Pairs: Winners – A. Thorpe & P. Adams. Runners Up – G. Akeroyd & K. Soens. 1st WOH – A. Shaw & L. Broomhead. 2nd WOH – W. Whitehead & W. McDougall.

3rd WOH – S. Martin, J. Falvey & V. Shaw. 4th WOH – P. King & B. Snare.

Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Weekending 14/10/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winner – S. Young & B. Hosie. Runners Up – D. McDougall & W. Mc Dougall.

1st WOH – B. Lamb & F. Crockett. 2nd WOH – S. Timmins & K. Laverty. 3rd WOH – G. Healing & E. James. Bunny – I. Smith & K. Smith. Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winners – P. West & K. Thorton. Runners Up – D. Bowers & D. Castle. 1st WOH – G. Teakle & F. Crocket. 2nd WOH – T. Cook & T. Townsend. 3rd D. Beadman & G. Steele.

Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – A. Evans. 2nd – T. Erfurth.

3rd – M. Roberts.

Bribie Island Bowls Club Bowls Results Week Ending 25/10/17 Wednesday Mixed Jackpot Pairs: Winners – B. Sivyer & K. Muller. Runners Up – J. Hosie & N. Byrne. 1st WOH – F. Reed & D. Bowers. 2nd WOH – K. Smith & W. McDougall.

3rd WOH – S. Swain & J. Howarth. Bunny – M. Sarich & T. Borg.

Wednesday Scroungers: 1st – F. Reid. 2nd – E. Bernardin. 3rd – V. Shaw.

Annual Club mixed Pairs Championship final was held on the 23rd of September.

Winners: Mary Geddes and Jeremy Jones. Runners up: Coralie Brayley and Trevor Turnball

Friday Mens Jackpot Pairs: Winner – B. McSweeney & G. Ackroyd. Runners Up – P. Hughes & S. McIntyre. 1st WOH – S. Andrews & T. Hudson. 2nd WOH – M. Cherry & P. Patrikeos. 3rd WOH – K. Soens & T. Turnbull. Bunny – D. Beadmann & B. Hooper.

Saturday Cash Bonanza: Winners – T. Hudson, L. Hackwood & R. Furgeson. Runners Up – M. Gittens, V. McDermott & J. Noonan. 3rd – S. Mitchell, F. Corry & J. Laidlaw. Bunny – P. Patrikeos, B. Tanner & M. Keller.

WEDNESDAY MIXED JACKPOT PAIRS: WINNERS: D.McDougall & W.McDougal. RUNNERS UP: F.Reeves & B.Sivyer. 1ST WOH: L.Gilmour & R.Gilmour. 2ND WOH: G.Teakel & M.Mills. 3RD WOH: G.Denkel & M.Ball BUNNY W.Ebert & J.Falvey.

FRIDAY MENS JACKPOT PAIRS: WINNERS: M.Keller & C.Wilkie. RUNNERS UP: S.Martin & J.Falvery. 1ST WOH: M.Ball & G.Denkle. 2ND WOH: T.Dowling & H.Carter.

3RD WOH: W.Walaby & T.Townsend. 4TH WOH: G.Steele & D.Beadman.

WEDNESDAY SCROUNGERS: 1ST: L.Chivers. 2ND: S.Martin.

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Bribie Island Bowls Club - Ladies Triples Winners Mary Geddes, Heather Groves & Noela Gray Runners up Sue Swain, Megan Garfield & Linda Williams

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COMMUNITY GARDENS TO BLOSSOM IN MORETON BAY

By Francis Dela Cruz Moreton Bay Regional Council

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oreton Bay Regional Council has officially endorsed community gardens in Moreton Bay, planting the seed for organisations across the region to establish veggie patches, orchards and urban farms in public parks and open spaces.

Council adopted a recommendation at its Coordination Committee Meeting on Tuesday, October 10 to allow community groups to set up communal gardens following the successful trial of The Hills District Community Garden in Bunya.

Mayor Allan Sutherland encouraged local green thumbs and community groups with an interest in gardening to get involved and said he looked forward to seeing community gardens sprout throughout Moreton Bay. “Community gardens are a great way for residents to get outdoors, meet new people and even produce some great fruits and vegetables,” Mayor Sutherland said.

“As an avid gardener myself, I know that it’s a very rewarding experience to grow and harvest your own vegetables, which can then be served for dinner that night.

“Community groups will now be able to fill out an expression of interest form to council, and staff and their local councillor will then work with the group to get a garden off the ground.

“Successful gardens are built on the strength of its members, so it’s important to make sure you have an enthusiastic and involved group who are committed to their local community garden.”

As part of the endorsement, community groups will need to make sure any garden is in-line with council’s Community Garden Guide.

Lifestyle and Amenity Spokesperson Councillor Matt Constance said the Community Garden Guide together with an expression of interest form is now available on council’s website to download.

Cr Matt Constance with Rob and Kathleen Hall, Sue Pritchard, Lorraine Jillett and Chris Warner at the Hills Organic Garden.

“The Community Garden Guide will give you an idea of things you’ll need to consider like accessibility, safety, the size of the site, the layout and the park’s suitability to grow vegetables,” Cr Constance said.

“The guide also includes helpful advice on the long-term management of your community garden.

HELPING IN HARD TIMES THE BRIBIE STOREHOUSE

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Ray and Elleanor are there to register customers as they arrive.

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sad fact of life is that there are many among us who struggle to make ends meet from time to time and, if it were not for the various charitable organisations who do their best to help “lighten the load,” that struggle would be considerably worse. In this great community that we have here on Bribie Island, we are fortunate to have a number of volunteer run groups that offer various types of assistance to those who need it and it could be said that ensuring a supply of food is the most essential.

Situated at 197 First Avenue in Bongaree opposite the Orchid House and Wallum Action Group Community Nursery is the Transformation Church operated Mercy Shop, a thrift shop that always has a wonderful range of used furniture,

clothes and other household items and in the rear section of the building is The Bribie Storehouse. Founded in 2013 after the Mercy Shop moved to it’s current location from the jetty end of First Avenue, the Bribie Storehouse is open from 8.30 am until noon on Tuesdays and Fridays and has been established as a venue for people doing it a bit tough to purchase their groceries at a price that averages around sixty percent cheaper than what they would pay at the supermarkets.

The food sold there is purchased from Foodbank at Murrarie and, although it varies from week to week, there is usually a great range of products available. As well as normal shelf items, there is a selection of fruit and vegetables, bread, milk and often meat in stock. The bread is donated by either Coles or our very own Banksia Beach Bakery and, if the purchases of other items amounts to over $5.00, customers are given Fruit and vegetables, bread and milk at no charge.

Transformation Church Pastor Sean Godfrey told me that the Storehouse is an extension into the community by the Church with the aim of providing low cost food to families and individuals in the community who are struggling.

‘We operate through the hard work of our volunteers, both in the Mercy Shop and the Bribie Storehouse and at the moment there are a total of thirty one volunteers, seven of which operate the Storehouse,’ said Sean who is the Manager of the Mercy Shop and the adjoining Bribie Storehouse. ‘They all work so hard and I am very proud of what they do. The whole operation is for the community by the community,’ he added.

I spoke to Michelle who has been a volunteer at the operation for a total of three years, the last six months of which have been as a check out chic at the Storehouse and she explained about how the customers at the Storehouse benefit from the discounted prices. ‘Customers told us in a recent survey that being able to access their food at a reduced price allows them to cope with medical bills and also provides them with a little extra to buy their kids an occasional treat. The only requirements that they need to be able to shop here are that they have a current Health Care Card,’ said Michelle. ‘Also, when people are waiting for their first payment from Centrelink, buying food at our prices is the only way they can afford to live. We average over one hundred customers each week and this is an example of just how many island residents are doing it

“So grab your neighbours, pull on a set of gardening gloves and bring your trowel to get involved in this great community initiative.”

For more information on or to download a copy of the guide and expression of interest form visit www.moretonbay.qld. gov.au/community-gardens or phone 3205 0555

tough,’ she said.

For more information about the Mercy Shop or the Bribie Storehouse, a call to 3410 0365 will allow anyone interested to get all the details.

As well as the operation at 197 First Avenue, the Transformation Church is committed to providing other very essential services within the local community and just one example of this dedication is the breakfast for homeless men every Thursday in the park at Bongaree.

The work of the Transformation Church volunteers and others like them is just one more example of the dedication of the selfless members of our community.

Sort of retired volunteer Steve displaying an example of the goods on the shelves

Volunteer Michelle telling Pastor Sean Godfrey about the day's trading

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ell what a start to spring, hot humid days, higher than average rainfall totals and morning/afternoon storm fronts moving through the region. The Brisbane and Sunshine coast estuary system's have all received some much needed rain. Over the next few months expect a fair few more storm cells moving throughout the Northern bay area. I generally monitor weather conditions and storm movements through the BOM (Bureau of Meteorology) website which gives live storm cell movements, also Sea Breeze will give you current weather station wind gust readings every 20mins. Having this information available over the last ten or so years has made many of my boating and fishing trips much more enjoyable being one step ahead of the weather Gods. In saying that, over the last 30 years of working on charter boats and trawlers in international waters and spending literally thousands of days at sea on private and commercial vessels has made me respect the oceans fury and also gain valuable experience on how to handle some pretty wild weather conditions and rough seas. Its also taught me how unpredictable and dangerous the oceans get.

numbers and the quality of the Crabs. Best way to look after your fresh live mud crabs is to tie them up and keep them nice and cool under a Hessian bag. They will last up to 1 or 2 weeks doing this, flush them daily in salt water. Before you decide when to cook them place them in a icy cold slurry for about 30mins. Bring to the boil fresh clean salt water, then place the crabs directly into the boiling water. When the water comes back to the boil roughly boil your crabs between 18 to 22 minutes. Once finished boiling remove the crabs and take off the carapace and clean the crabs guts and unwanted parts off. Rinse in salt water and then place into a fresh icy cold salt water slurry. Then taste some of the best crab you have eaten. Crabs can taste different from different locations and also may be in between moulting there shells and not be 100% full of meat. The sand crabs are really starting to pick back up again and should be definitely worth chasing over the next few months. Big crab and gear pro pots, mesh bait bags, fresh baits should see some quality crabs caught. Ensure all pots and floats are marked correctly with your details. Leaving your pots out for 24 to 48 hours is the go.

With the recent rainfall around, the mud crabs have been getting taken throughout the Caboolture river system and the Pumicestone Passage. Over the next 6 to 8 weeks leading up to Christmas should really see some great crabbing to be had. Depending on how much more rain we get will influence the

In the passage and creeks the fishing should continue to fire up after this freshwater run-off flushes out most of the tidal creeks. When the water clears up expect the flathead to be going off up the Pumicestone passage and other local river systems. Live baits, pillies, flesh baits are the pick of baits. Plastics and

hard body’s catching plenty of fish also.

Another great summer species to target over the next couple of months is the mighty mangrove Jack. Targeting these magnificent fish can be tricky if not fully in tune with the habitats, rigs and techniques required to catch these brutes of the estuary. Live baits, flesh baits and pillies work well. Lures and plastics is another great way to target these fish. The summer whiting have been biting very well, with great numbers and quality fish getting taken. The mouth of glassy, Coo chin and pretty much any sandbank or creek entrance is a good place to start looking for these tasty fish. The Woorim surf beach, Red beach and Buckley’s hole also holding some beautiful fish. Bream pretty much widespread through out the passage and bay areas.

Outside the pelagic activity has been really firing up with some nice school Wahoo, Dolphin fish, Yellow tail king and black Marlin getting caught. In the bay, school and spotted Mackerel getting caught around the shipping channel beacons on metal slugs and float lining small Pillies out the back into a Berley trail. Also some nice Snapper, Cod and Cobia being taken throughout the bay reefs and wrecks. Out off the Cape Moreton reefs expect a mixed bag of Reefies as we begin to transition between winter species and northern species moving down with the warm water. Most of the inshore reefs holding some great fish. So get ready for some hot weather and some fairly annoying northerlies and

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Dear Editor, Power usage We are now advised/expecting more power outages even before summer arrives and this Government and respective Power Suppliers are telling us to turn down Air-conditioning units.

Firstly we have a Government that will export our Coal overseas to places like India that use Coal Powered Power Stations and yet the likes of AGL and our Government are] trying to knock Coal Powered Powers Stations down.

Coal Powered Power stations is the salvation to the need for guaranteed cheap power (no wonder the likes of AGL want them removed).

The people of Australia demand cheap electricity and if it is Coal Powered then so be it; new technology has made it a cleaner fuel to use.

Stop the bickering and Politicalising of Coal Power, more so if you will sell it to overseas.

Turnbull stop your usual dithering and get on with being a leader, Shorten stop continually knocking and offer constructive alternatives.

Build the Power stations now, build more dams, it creates jobs and it gives security and benefits to everyday Australians.

Oh, by the way will you be turning down all Government Departments Air-conditioning, starting with Parliament and State Parliaments.

Here is a formula for reducing heat in Parliament Waffle divided by 1/2 = a drop in heat, politicians should try it.

Farley Dear Editor, Just woken up or justifying his junket.

Wakey, wakey Bob, we (the ordinary folk) have been saying this for weeks about the Turnbull Government wasting money on a $122 million plebiscite that at the end of the day means nothing except “passing the buck” on decision making, Today’s Headlines - Former prime minister Bob Hawke has taken aim at the Turnbull government’s same-sex marriage postal survey, claiming it is the worst economic decision made by any prime minister “since federation”. Mr Hawke made the remark today during a Q&A session at the National Press Club with former foreign minister Gareth Evans.

“It costs 122 million bloody dollars,” Mr Hawke said. “Can you imagine a Prime Minister would make a decision in these stringent times, spending $122 million on a process that can’t produce a result?”

Obviously Hawke needs to justify being on

the lucrative retirement package he draws each year.

It is long overdue that these “large Junkets” be done away with, Australia needs to reduce whatever it can from Parliamentary costs, I just wish the Media would investigate the costs of paying ex Parliamentarians on retirement (including those at State level in the various States).

Flights being the first thing to go, for the ordinary workers when you retire that is the end to your conditions of service.

If you are lucky enough to have a private pension that is it, for the rest it is an occasional added allowance of about $4,20 - $5.20 per week.

Farley

Dear Editor, There are a couple of letters that can’t be left without comment.

Dear Farley it interesting that you feel Bribie Island now has enough residents and to protect your lifestyle we should consider the Island full. I suggest that next time you go near the art centre turn onto Osprey Island and you will see quite a number of blocks being created, then look over towards Bellara and you will see hundreds more lying in wait. The take a drive behind the Pacific Harbour Golf complex and again there are hundreds more being developed, lastly take a peek behind the shopping centre and see what’s going on there. I reckon over the next five to ten years we will see around another 10,000 people taking up residence on Bribie and then Farley it will be full.

However you are quite right about the infrastructure situation as The Moreton Bay Council would rather spend our rates on developing North Lakes, Petrie and the surrounding area of Margate, Scarborough and Redcliffe as this is where the real income dollars come from. There are a couple of comments regarding the height limits of buildings on the Island and I agree we cannot and don’t want to create a gold coast environment here but arguing that we have to have limits because it affects peoples view really isn’t the way to get the message across. There are areas of the Island where 5 to 7 storey developments can be built, and if those remaining blocks that are currently on the market on the front at Woorim are sold I would imagine that’s what you will get. The Bribie Island of the future is going to be a lot different to that of today and it has to be, the current crop of residents including myself won’t be around forever and we need to start planning to create an environment which suits all age groups not those who came here 16 years ago to retire and didn’t want any changes. With the influx of younger families to the Island we need to start creating more jobs, not everyone wants to work at Aldi or Woolworths and the

best way is to develop the tourism market but at the higher end not the budget end which is how the Morton Bay Council currently does. The Sandstone Hotel employs around 100 locals plus all the add on employment for suppliers etc. imagine what a five star hotel on the site of The Bongaree Caravan park would create?

Firstly it would remove the eyesore of what is a very unattractive group of caravans with their washing hanging out for all to see on a block of land that could not only bring employment to many people but could also bring tourists to the Island that would spend heavily in local businesses.

The tourists that visit the Island at the moment either day trippers, week-enders or caravaners that often bring everything with them and contribute very little to the local economy but are happy to use the facilities that are paid for out of our rates such as BBQ areas, toilet blocks, rubbish collection and they also block up our roads Farley. This Island should be the jewel in the crown of The Moreton Bay Council but I think there are too many selfinterests at play in the North Lakes area with developers getting more assistance but the council is more than happy for our contribution.

Every week millions of tourist dollars pass The Bribie Island Road going to food and wine festivals, music festivals, markets, a ginger factory, and more. It is estimated the food and wine festival in Noosa attracts 40,000 people over that week-end alone, no wonder the Noosa Council wants to keep it alive.

Regards, Philip Arlidge Dear Editor, Through your pages may I please thank the very nice gentleman who came to my assistance in the Woolies supermarket on Monday 9th.

I apologise that I do not know your name but I wish to thank you hugely for your concern and help when I fell.

I have to berate the parent who was not paying attention to what their child was doing which caused me to step on a piece of chewed banana that they failed to see their child drop. I could have broken my arm or leg when I fell quite heavily. An older person could have been seriously hurt and Woolies would have been unjustly targeted for an accident not of their doing.

And to the staff of Woolies (including a follow-up call from Head Office), thank you also for re-checking and cleaning the area where I had picked up the offending piece of banana.

Elizabeth Cambra

Dear Editor, Electricity or Candles Australians elect all Parliaments to provide for all individuals and the Nation’s future. They do not wish to see childlike behaviour and public squabbling.

Australians are not interested in “Why it can’t be done.” We expect to see “How it can be done.”

“Nuclear energy would be a clean, safe, and cost effective means of generating electricity, representatives from Better Environment with Nuclear Energy” told an Irish gathering. “Small modular reactors” - the type of power plants used in nuclear submarines - have “an extremely good record of safety and reliability”.

Mr Duff (BENE) said these types of plant are cheap because they are built and tested in factories in the USA and China and then assembled on site. He said their size, delivering about 200 megawatts of power, would suit Ireland. They cost about €1.4 billion and can be constructed in 18 months to three years. In a best case scenario, Mr Duff said, they could deliver a

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR unit of electricity for about 5 cents.

Would North Queensland welcome one of these Units?

USA, France, Russia, Korea, Canada, Belgium, Slovakia, Hungary Ukraine, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Finland generate electricity by NUCLEAR POWER. Are the Governments of these countries STUPID? Conversely, are Australian Governments INTELLIGENT? OR IS THE REVERSE TRUE? The claim for wind power, solar panels etc. and battery storage for whatever reason (environmental, climate change (sic) etc.) is nothing more than a confidence trick on all Australians suggesting we return to the “horse and buggy” stage.

Our manufacturing industries are closing; our trades trained persons appear to be a shadow of our past; unemployment is the norm. We have become a nation of “importers.”

All the above Countries must be having a great laugh at our expense and their profit.

Some years ago, it is reported the John Howard said “we will have to have a discussion about nuclear power.”

Australia has the means but we don’t have the leadership or intelligence to lead us in the right direction.

Nuclear power production of electricity would give our households and industry power to burn at minimum price.

We want to see all elected of all political persuasion work together for the common good. Électricité de France (EDF) – the country's main electricity generation and distribution company – manages the country's nuclear power plants. EDF is substantially owned by the French government, with around 85% of EDF shares in government hands.

France derives about 75% of its electricity from nuclear energy, due to a longstanding policy based on energy security.

This share may be reduced to 50% by 2025. France is the world's largest net exporter of electricity due to its very low cost of generation, and gains over €3 billion per year from this The electricity sector in France is

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dominated by nuclear power, which accounted for 72.3% of total production in 2016, while renewables and fossil fuels accounted for 17.8% and 8.6%, respectively. France has the largest share of nuclear electricity in the world. Source: Wikipedia.

Please educate the public by continued, daily if necessary, advice about the advantage of nuclear power and we may one day save a lot more than $100 a year and regenerate our manufacturing industries to provide employment.

Regards, Thomas J Mahon Dear Editor, 3 time I've found my son unconsious cold in bed with a bgl (blood glucose level) of LO-NO reading.

I've had to inject him using a hypo kit and called QAS to assist when he doesn't respond. There is new technology on the market called CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitors. When using an insulin pump the CGM tells the pump delivering insulin in steady continuous doses, to suspend when his bgl is dropping preventing the dangerous hypo's overnight.

I've nearly lost Robbie 3 times and can't remember last time I slept a full night.

A Type 1` diabetic needs some with them overnight to ensure they wake up in the morning.

CGM's are funded for people under 21 NOT over the age of 21 - you are a Type 1 for life your condition doesn't change or get better when you turn 21. A monitor costs $80 and lasts 6 days and is just affordable to most T1's and their families.

Please go to the Dani Foundation webpage and sign our CGM to sign petition to get CGM for all T1's this is a life saving device.

Kevin and Eileen Banksia Beach Dear Editor, And off we go. Many of us would have thought that an election was sure to be called over the weekend just passed when we heard the news that Rick Williams had

been dis-endorsed by the Labor party on the Friday afternoon. His candidacy has been taken by the local Labor party branch president, a group who I would have thought had some input into the endorsement of Mr Williams not once but twice.

Now, we can look forward to promises and counter promises, scare campaigns a la Mediscare and penalty rates, politicians and political hopefuls pictures adorning our newspapers and streets and my least favourite, damn annoying robo calls.

This is not how I saw my run down into the festive season going.

On the plus side, this year at least, it is us, the much maligned voter, who gets to decide who's been naughty and who's been nice . Not Santa.

Choose wisely.

Mark Bribie island Dear Editor, I am enclosing two photos for your paper.

1. The Bongaree Jetty and boats moored there which I took from the foreshore.

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