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Anne Iverson (L) was placed runner-up to Caboolture's Veronica Abel in the New Speaker contest. By Neil Wilson On the last Sunday in May, members of Toastmasters Area 3 Clubs gathered at the Caboolture Senior Citizens Hall for their annual social day meeting and competitions. During the day, three

Anne Iverson (C) got third in the Interpretive Reading competition with Allison Lamb (on Anne's left) taking 1st place competitions, the New Speaker contest, the Interpretive Reading contest and the

Tall Tales contest were held and Bribie’s Anne Iverson was named runner-up to Caboolture’s Veronica Abel in the New Speaker section and scored third place in the Interpretive reading contest. All competitions on the day were keenly contested and judging was

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It seems that immediately prior to Christmas, someone made the decision to show their dislike for a Banksia Beach couple by adding sump oil to the sparkling water in the swimming pool of their brand new house. The accompanying photos show where the perpetrator/s have poured the oil over the wall of the pool area and it has then made its way into the water. As well as the act itself being enough to cause distress to the residents, the fact that it occurred two days before Christmas meant that the couple were unable to celebrate the season as planned, with their family (including their small grandchildren) all looking forward to swimming in the new pool.

Restoration of the area has taken several months By Neil Wilson We all know that without oil, many items in our life will not serve their purpose in an appropriate manner

but the following article is about an instance when the use of oil has resulted in what could best be described as a homeowner’s nightmare.

Whilst police were called and attended promptly after the malicious act was discovered when the occupants arose, there has been no evidence as to the identity of the culprit/s, even though CCTV footage of the area has been consulted and, due to the belief that “someone must know

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NOW THAT’S A REAL CAREER CHANGE that would intermittently occupy the next part of his life and remain fondly in his memory forever.

Ian was born in Melbourne and grew up in the North Queensland town of Ingham where his parents were cane farmers and, as what would seem to be an obvious progression in that area, went to work in a sugar mill after his school years had ended. This, however, was only a stepping stone for Ian and before long he had begun work in a bank. This job took Ian to a number of places throughout the state and, while working in Mackay, he left the bank to work in the construction industry. ‘I was in the Eimeo pub outside Mackay and having a chat with a bloke when my interest was thoroughly ignited,’ Ian told me. ‘He mentioned that he was a lighthouse keeper and I immediately wanted to give it a go,’ he said. After making application for a position in what he now regarded as his dream job, Ian found himself, along with his swag and dog, on a boat heading to North Reef Atoll, an island on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef which featured a lighthouse that was an essential navigation aid for ships heading to Gladstone. Ian told me that the journey to the island lasted from first light until late in the afternoon and he said

An interesting read By Neil Wilson When Ian Lamborn stopped for a drink at the Eimeo Hotel for a couple of drinks on a July day in 1974, he was completely unaware that he was about to enter into a conversation that would result in a complete and very unusual career change

that he saw the lighthouse before the island actually came into view. ‘North Reef was only 125 metres long and sixty-five metres in width,’ said Ian. ‘I know that because I measured it many times and it only took about two minutes to jog around it,’ he added. The lighthouse that was to be Ian’s home for the next ten months was what was known as a single man lighthouse, (meaning that it was only staffed by men who did not have a wife and family) and the other keeper there was a man by the name of Rob. As I have mentioned, Ian spent the following ten months there and as well as ensuring that the light, which operated on the same principle of the old Tilley and pressure lanterns, was turned on at night and performing tasks such as rust removal and painting. During his time there, he also had the opportunity to dive the waters surrounding the island and go spearfishing. Back in Australia for a bit of R & R, Ian then accepted a three month posting on Booby Island which was so named for the large population of Booby birds that inhabited the place. Ian explained that this island had what was called a mail cave and this was where sailors from passing ships used to leave mail for others who would be passing that way. ‘When Captain Bligh was on his way to Java, he left a letter for the British

Government that advised of the mutiny that he had experienced,’ Ian said. ‘This was probably the first unofficial Australian post office,’ he remarked.

From this posting, Ian then spent another three months on Fitzroy Island before leaving the occupation to study herbal medicine in America. He remained there for some time and it was during this period that he met the girl who was to become his wife. When he returned to Australia, the next part of his life took him back to working in the construction industry and raising his two children. He described to me about how being in that industry and gaining carpentry skills had enabled him to build his own house. ‘The house that I built myself was all made out of Queensland Maple,’ he pointed out. Ian Lamborn discovered and moved to Bribie Island almost two years ago and, as well as taking the time to go dancing regularly, he has written a book in which he tells about his experiences as a lighthouse keeper and how the times have changed. The book is titled “What! Me a Lighthouse Keeper? You Must Be Joking!” and copies of this rather interesting read are available at The Village Deli in Bongaree as well as at the Woorim Pharmacy, Woorim News and Mocha’s Café.

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THE LAST PATROL By Neil Wilson

When Holly Sanders, Jess Harrison, Rachael McAndrew, Zane Butler and Rob Wyatt joined Tom Lingham, Steve Palmer, Lauren Watson, Oscar Lingham and Oliver Palmer as they returned to the Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Clubhouse with Jeff Butler at the end of their patrol on May 7th, the sunset signalled the end of the 2017/2018 volunteer surf lifesaving season although further north, their counterparts will continue to patrol beached during the extended North Queensland season. As a coastal community, we must offer our sincere thanks to this dedicated group of men and women who give of their time throughout the swimming season to keep beachgoers safe. (In the 2016/2017 season alone, the Bribie Club amassed an incredible 8,996 patrol hours.) They not only sacrifice many hours each week but also have to maintain a high level of fitness and undergo constant training in order to cope with any situation that may occur during their patrol. On Bribie Island, the Surf Lifesaving Club has continued to grow from

when it was founded in 1923 after the secretary of the Brisbane Tug & Steamship Company contacted the secretary of the Royal Lifesaving Society to suggest the formation of a Lifesaving Club to patrol the Ocean Beach at Bribie Island during the Christmas holidays and it was brothers Harold and Bert Blake, both holders of a Royal Lifesaving certificate, who conducted the first patrols at Ocean Beach. The first Club Hut was built in 1927.

Obviously, nothing like the structure that was home to the club in those early days, the clubhouse that the Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club calls home now is a modern, wellequipped facility which is even able to accommodate visiting club members in the male and female bunk rooms. I recently had the pleasure of being shown through the clubhouse by Club President Jeff Butler and Publicity Officer, Liz Palmer. On the lower level, the building features an office that is probably more spacious than that which I have seen at other clubs, a designated training room and a first aid room which is complete with several defibrillators, reference books and a

The Nippers were commenced on Bribie in 1966 range of other essential equipment. At the rear there is a boat and vehicle storage section and at the time I visited, IRB Captain Matt was busy preparing three IRB’s for the weekend’s events at the Gold Coast. ( The season might be over but the competitions

still continue.) Proceeding to the patrol room where the records are diligently kept, we took the stairs to the upper level and Jeff pointed out that, for those with a disability or an injury, a lift has been installed so everyone has access to the facilities upstairs. This level features a large common area

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Former Club President Cliff Spong with much of the club’s history adorning the walls and from this room, doors open to both the bunk rooms as well as the bathroom facilities. Sliding doors at the front of the common area open onto a spacious deck with wonderful views of the ocean and Moreton Island. With reference to the history of the Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club, there are some very interesting names on the boards and these include Keith Urban’s brother Shane and Jeff pointed out that whilst he patrols with the Coolum Club now, both he and Keith have been members of the club. One member who was President in 1997 and 1998 is Cliff Spong, the person who was responsible for introducing the IRB’s to Surf Lifesaving in Australia. Over the years, the Bribie Club has produced many champions, both in state and national competitions.

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A very important sector within any Surf Lifesaving Club is, of course, the Nippers, ( young ones aged under fourteen,) and from talking to both Liz and Jeff, I have been able to understand how lifesaving is an activity which fosters an interest by all members of a family. Liz currently has two of her children as her oldest, Oliver, has now turned fourteen and accordingly moved on from Nippers. Jeff explained that his son also came through Nippers before joining the patrols. I was also given many other examples of complete family involvement by current club members and speaking of which, the club currently has a combined membership of about four hundred with patrolling members totalling 128.

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ISLANDER EXTRAORDINAIRE JOHN KNOX

It was during his time at 4IP that John joined with Jim Illiffe and Ivor Hancock to run “AirTV,” one of the country’s most influential radio schools and shaped the careers of many high profile personalities including Andrew Lofthouse, Jackie McDonald, KerriAnne Kennerley and Ian Skippen.

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From the time of the first experimental commercial radio broadcast in the very early 1900’s, we have relied on that faceless voice coming through the speaker to provide us with entertainment and more importantly, the news of the day and whilst some of those who sit behind the microphone only work in the industry for a short time, there are others who dedicate the majority of their working life to radio. It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to tell you about a member of our local community who is recognised as having had one of the longest radio careers on record, the rather extraordinary Mr John Knox. Born in Sydney and educated in Brisbane at the Anglican Church Grammar School, John began his working life as a clerk at the Shell Company in Melbourne and, although his dream had always been to work as an aviator, he had not pursued the idea due to believing that his sight was not ideal. He did, however, become a qualified Private Pilot, flying Tiger Moths at the Royal Victorian Aero Club. Following a discussion with his father (an Australian Army Major) about an ideal career, John applied for a placement at the Officer Cadet School in Portsea and was accepted. However, whilst waiting for an answer from the school, John’s career ambitions had taken another turn. ‘During my time at school in Brisbane, my friend Frank Adler (who went on to own Adler Electronics) was employed as a panel operator at radio station 4BC and I had visited the station to see what he actually did,’ said John. ‘I came away with the impression that this was quite a good atmosphere to work in and had made a decision to enter the industry. I enrolled in the Vincent School of Broadcasting in 1957 and when I told my father, he was absolutely mortified that I was not going to follow in his footsteps,’ he explained. As a fledgling radio announcer, John spent three years at the Griffith station 2RG and after a while, began to send written requests for a job at Radio 4BH in Brisbane which finally resulted in him moving back to the Sunshine State in 1960 to become the host of “Ring-A-Request,” an afternoon program that played requests from listeners. ‘Back then we had a record library and when someone asked for a particular song, the staff in the library would have to find that record and bring it to the panel operator in the studio,’ said John. ‘These days, it’s all done by the push of a button,’ he added.

In 1979, John and quite a few other 4IP staff made the move to 4BK and remained reading through the station’s conversion to B105 in the 1990’s. He was the first newsreader for the new FM station and worked with the “Morning Crew” which included Ian Skippen and Jamie Dunn. Moving on from B105, “Knoxy” as he was affectionately known, spent a short period with Sea-FM before beginning what he describes as perhaps the most enjoyable fifteen years of his time in radio as news reader at 4KQ.

Knoxy's career included time at some of the most popular stations. During his time at 4BH, John was approached by Frank Moore, a director of the Central Broadcasting Network which operated stations at Longreach and Mt Isa. He accepted a deal which would result in him becoming the Assistant Manager at 4LG in Longreach before returning to Brisbane and taking up the role of Chief Announcer/Breakfast at 4IP prior to a move into news. During the stint in Longreach, John discovered his love for station secretary Valma and the couple were married that year. Val and John had previously met in Brisbane when Val was the Sales Supervisor for Channel Nine. John pointed out that Val was actually the second member of staff at the television station and prior to that had worked at an advertising agency where she was the one who has come up with the well-known slogan, “Everybody Dotes On Uncle Toby’s Oats.” Naturally, as a news reader, John has reported on both good and not so good events and he told me that, just as he was getting out of bed to start his morning shift at 4IP, he heard two loud thumps and this was the sound of the explosions which caused the 1972 Box Flat Mine disaster that resulted in the immediate loss of seventeen lives and another worker succumbing to his injuries at a later date. ‘I spent the whole day at the site sending reports back to the station and I was there when the trucks sealed the entrance,’ John recalled. ‘I became a member of the disaster relief committee after that and, as an interesting turn of fate, I also flew to Kianga to report on the 1975 mine disaster there and became a member of the disaster committee there,’ he said.

I asked John if there were any special times in his career (I knew there would be) and he recalled the time when he missed a particular interview. ‘It was getting close to that time of year when stations play all the old favourite Christmas songs and many of them are sung by Bing Crosby. I spent a week tracking him down so I could arrange an interview by phone,’ said John. ‘Due to my association with the RAAF base at Amberley, (Air Show Commentator and honorary member of the Officer’s Mess) a friend on the base had previously promised to arrange for me to go for a flight in an F111. As luck would have it, on the morning of the arranged interview with Bing, my friend rang to tell me that there was a seat waiting for me in an F111 and to get to the

base as soon as possible so I obviously chose that over the interview and before I had another opportunity, he died on a golf course in Spain,’ he told me. Val and John also told me that during a Lions Club charity day which the station attended, John did a broadcast from within a Bullen’s Circus lion cage with a lion as company. The things that people do, wow!

John made the decision to hang up the mike in 2006 and in the final week of his career, there were many calls from listeners and industry personalities including Jamie Dunn, Kay McGrath and former owner of 4IP, Sir Frank Moore who all wanted the chance to wish him well. On his final day, there was staff from other radio stations, television station presenters and other well known Brisbane personalities at 4KQ. ‘Among the many phone calls that I received, Peter Beattie rang to say a few really nice things and the Mayor, Campbell Newman called,’ John said. ‘He wished me well and then said that as thanks for what I have done for Brisbane, he would like me to accept the keys to the City of Brisbane. He also arranged for a small private reception in my honour,’ he added. Over his stellar career, John was recognised in 1981 as the Time Club’s Goldie Award winner for Top Male Announcer and he was one of four inaugural members of the Queensland Time Club Hall of Fame for Services to the Broadcasting Industry in 1993. In 2003, he received the Centenary Medal for Long Service to Radio Broadcasting and when speaking of the award, 4KQ

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General Manager Peter Verhoeven said that the staff at the station are all very proud of John’s achievements and his well-deserved recognition. ‘Considering John’s contribution to broadcasting, I am just delighted that he has been recognised for his service to the industry, for nurturing young people and his continued support for charity,’ said Mr Verhoeven.

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From when he began flying Tiger Moths in Melbourne, John has maintained an active role in aviation, continuing to fly a variety of aircraft including times when he flew TV reporters to their destinations. He has also taken the role of MC at many air shows both in Queensland and interstate and he recently compared the TAVAS Great War Flying Display at the Caboolture Airfield. He is a qualified glider pilot and, along with this, is the regular Friday tow plane pilot for the Caboolture Gliding Club. Since retiring to the area in 2006, John has not only involved himself with the local aviation community but has also become an avid member of Toastmasters and a good friend to all who know him. I can only finish off by saying that Knoxy is a man who has had an extraordinary career and this community is fortunate that he and Val have chosen to be a part

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Shop Local, Spend Local, Support our Local Economy Following on from the Mini Masterpieces exhibition which ends on June 9th, the twenty four members of the Contemporary Arts Practices Working together Group will be presenting their Eclectica exhibition for the third year at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre and group member Stephanie White has told me that the display will include charcoal art, recycled sculptures and postcard art. Not regarded as a group for beginners, the Contemporary Arts Practices group meet weekly at the Arts Centre for the opportunity to indulge in the absolute freedom that comes with improvisation and experimentation. Whilst some sessions are structured, there is never a formal tutor and, along with a fair bit of fun and friendship, the sessions produce a wide range of vibrant works that showcase a wealth of talent and diversity. The Eclectica Exhibition will be on display in the Mathew Flinders Art Gallery from June 12th until June 24th with the opening function

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‘It was reduced to one day some years ago but that certainly had no effect on its popularity,’ said Brenda. ‘Competitors this year are from clubs across the region including Kilcoy, Caboolture Lakes, Narangba and Woodford as well as the Solander Lake and Bribie Island clubs,’ she added. Two games were played on the day with the first round being won by the team from Kilcoy and a combined Bribie Island and Bongaree team taking out

the second game. Overall winners on the day were a team from the Bribie Island Club which was skipped by Isobel McLaren. Prizes for the competition were made possible through the generous sponsorship of HealthSAVE Pharmacy, Faye Pendreigh and Pat White. Bongaree Bowls Club members are now busy preparing for the club’s annual Tombola which will be held at the Toorbul Street clubhouse on June 23rd. This very popular event has earned a

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BOAT REGATTA travelled from near and far to attend this now very popular event on the boating calendar and the one common feature that was evident on all of the fleet was the painstaking work that had been done to keep the vessels looking spic and span.

Kathryn and Michael Simpson from Maryborough attended the Regatta with their lovely five-metre sail-powered catamaran, “Princess Too.” ‘We bought her about two years ago,’ said Michael. ‘She was originally built in 1985 and there was a fair amount of rot that I had to remove before she was seaworthy. I have just purchased a six-metre boat and it is in worse condition than the Princess was,’ he said. After a leisurely Saturday sail to Toorbul for lunch, the participating vessels returned to the Pacific Harbour Marina where the public was given an opportunity for a closer look at the well-maintained craft and, after a cruise around some of the canals on Sunday morning, the fleet gathered on the foreshore at Sylvan Beach where the main chance for the public to be involved began.

Michael Simpson brought the Princess Too from Maryborough for the Regatta Anyone who owns a boat, no matter what type or how big or small, will always be quick to tell you that some of their fondest memories are of times spent out on the water in their pride and joy, and I’m sure that all of the fifty-three boat owners who attended the Bribie Island Boating Club 2018 Classic Boat Regatta in May will now have many great memories of what was hailed as a really great weekend. This year marked the twentieth year of the event and fittingly, it was also the most well attended with ten more boats than two years ago. The boats that made up the fleet this year included a variety of sail and motor powered craft with even a few vessels that relied on the strength of the owner to row them along. Participants

cream vendor and I have to say, there is nothing quite as good as a nice big soft serve ice cream. Wherever there is a gathering of people who are there to enjoy themselves, some type of entertainment is always welcome and, for the third year in a row, the four members of The Mullet Gut String Band kept everyone happy with their sea shanties, Irish folk and country music. Band member Greg O’Grady told me that they are from the Redcliffe Peninsula and the name of the band is a tribute to the hard-working mullet fishermen who can be seen on the beaches of the area. He said that if anyone would like to enquire about having them entertain, he can be contacted on 0467 597867. Other features of the Sunday at Sylvan Beach were a number of races and demonstrations and Bribie Island

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Boating Club CEO Doug Wilson said that the highlight of the day was the demonstrations by the Dragons Abreast, Mahalo Outrigger Club and the Surf Club. ‘To see the canoes of those clubs parading past was really something special. Everything about the weekend was good and this was due to the wonderful participation of both the Bribie Island Sailing Club and the Bribie Island Mahalo Outrigger Club as well as all the boat owners who attended,’ said Doug. ‘I would also like to say how much we appreciate the support of the sponsors including Nautilus Marine Insurance, MBRIT, Division One Councillor Brooke Savige and the Wooden Boat Association of Queensland,’ he added. Doug pointed out that the public attendance on Sunday was the best he had ever seen. I have been told that there has already been much positive feedback about the regatta and so I am now looking forward to the 2019 Classic Boat Regatta which I reckon will be even better than ever. If anyone would like more information about the Sailing Club or the Mahalo Outrigger Club, the number to call is 0490 471 930.

Many of the boats were moored at the water’s edge so people could talk to the owners and inspect the obvious dedication to detail that had been necessary to keep the boats in tip-top condition. On the area above the beach, the local Vietnam Veterans (who had been providing breakfast each day for the boaties during the weekend) had set up their food stall and were serving their delicious hamburgers and other food. Boatcraft Pacific from Loganholme had a stand there and was displaying their range of products for all to inspect. Boatcraft Director Ian Phillips explained that the company sells everything that is needed to build a wooden boat. ‘Most of the boats here have some or all of our products in them,’ said Ian. ‘We also sell some of our glues and paints to people who work with wood such as the Woodcrafters here on Bribie,’ he told me. Also above the beach, the Bribie Island Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club had their bright yellow tent and some of the members were kept busy telling people about the activities of their club. A welcome addition this year was an ice

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NOT JUST ANOTHER SEAT By Neil Wilson

As a part of their ongoing commitment to the local community, Rotary Club of Bribie Island members attended the Bribie Island State School and the Banksia Beach State School recently to present both facilities with what is known as Friendship Benches. Originating in the United Kingdom, the benches are designed as an anti-bullying initiative and have now been adopted by schools throughout the world They are installed as a place where children can sit when they feel threatened or even just don’t have anyone for company. Teachers or other students will then talk to the child on the bench as a way to take away the feeling of isolation. The purpose of the Friendship Benches is discussed in classes so that all students understand what to do if they notice someone sitting on the bench. At the Banksia Beach State School, Rotary Club of Bribie Island President Jeff Eustace presented one of the benches to Deputy Principal Aaron Jones in the presence of students, local Rotarians and representatives of the Bribie Island and District Woodcrafters. On officially handing over the bench, Jeff told those present that after becoming aware of the idea and already knowing about what the

Woodies are capable of, he approached Arthur Horsfall who agreed to take on the project. ‘I would like to thank the Woodies for the wonderful job that they have done and I am also pleased that the whole project has been done locally,’ said Jeff. From Banksia Beach, the Rotarians and Woodies members proceeded to the Bribie Island State School where two more benches were handed over to Principal Peter Keen and staff member Kate Legge who, along with fellow teacher Kim Hatfield and Rotary Youth Director June Sturges, co-ordinates the EarlyAct Club. This is an initiative which is sponsored by Rotary and has been in place at the school since 2013. The club currently has twenty eight-members and its mission and operation are closely linked to those of Rotary. At a very young age, all students can be encouraged to be caring and helpful as their minds are open to recognising the dignity and worth of each individual. EarlyAct is designed to provide young students with the opportunity for gaining an increased awareness and knowledge of their community and the world. One of the projects that the EarlyAct Club has undertaken is a vegetable garden which they cultivate and then

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harvest, with the produce then being sold to both parents and teachers. To help with the successful fertilisation of the flourishing gardens, the school has installed a high-tech mechanical mulcher that goes by the name of OSCA, (On Site Composting Apparatus,) and simplifies the process of converting waste into matter that is suitable for composting. During the current term, they will be collecting blankets, old towels and doonas for the Animal Thrift shop in Bongaree. On making the presentation to Mr Keen, Jeff also handed over a cheque for $1,000 and pointed out that this was a contribution to assist those students whose families were unable to provide them with appropriate footwear, books and other essential items. On a personal note, during my time attending both

The flourishing garden at Bribie Island State School

Bribie Island State School Principal Peter Keen received a $1,000 donation from Rotary Club of Bribie Island President Jeff Eustace presentations I was particularly impressed by the well-mannered attitudes and the courteous behaviour of the students who attended the ceremonies at both schools.

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I now declare this bench officially presented - Jeff Eustace cutting the ribbon and hand the bench over to Bribie Island State School Principal Peter Keen

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IF YOU START SOMETHING WORTHWHILE By Neil Wilson

In all populated areas, prompt medical treatment is regarded as easily accessible but those who live in the more remote regions of Australia have to rely on receiving treatment by the dedicated professionals who belong to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and on May 17th 2018, the RFDS celebrated their ninetieth year of delivering treatment by air.

The revolutionary new service was founded by the Reverend John Flynn after a series of events which were to serve as proof of his wisdom in saying that “If you start something worthwhile - nothing can stop it.” Flynn had been well aware for some time of the daily struggle that was experienced by the pioneers who lived in remote areas and his quest for a solution began after he received a letter from Lieutenant

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Shop Local, Spend Local, Support our Local Economy Clifford Peel, a Victorian medical student with an avid interest in aviation. The letter contained a suggestion that aviation could be used as a means of providing medical aid to the outback and, whilst this suggestion was put in place eleven years later, the young airman and war hero died after being shot down over France and never knew that his letter had been a blueprint for the Flying Doctor Service. Reverend Flynn lobbied constantly for assistance in founding the service and his dream came to fruition when long-time supporter H.V. McKay left a sizeable bequest for an aerial experiment. Flynn was able to open the Australian Inland Mission Aerial Medical Service, (later to become the Royal Flying Doctor Service) on May 15th in 1928 and two days later, a single engine timber and fabric bi-plane which was named “Victory” and rented from QANTAS flew from Longreach to Julia Creek to treat a patient. The aircraft was piloted by Captain Arthur Affleck and the first ‘Flying Doctor” was Dr Kenyon St Vincent. Over the following twelve months, “Victory” made fifty flights to twenty-six destinations and enabled the treatment of 225 patients. Over the next few years, the RFDS expanded across the country and by the late 1930’s, almost all of the outback had access to the Flying Doctor. In Queensland, the base at Cloncurry remained operational until 1964 when it was relocated to Mt Isa.

Reverend John Flynn Ninety years on from that first flight, The Royal Flying Doctor Service has become an essential part of life in the outback and now operates sixty-nine aircraft out of twentyfour bases. The service has provided treatment to 336,358 patients in the last year alone.

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A COMMON INTEREST

By Neil Wilson

There is no doubt that people who are enthusiastic about their chosen hobby find it a very rewarding experience to spend time with others who share their interest and this was the reason why keen gardeners from across the region got together at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre for the Banksia Beach Garden Club’s 2018 Friendship Day recently.

The event began with a well catered for morning tea on the deck at the rear of the centre and as they arrived, guests were given a copy of the Moreton Bay Region Visitor’s Guide and a small information guide to disaster preparedness which also contained seeds from a selection of herbs. These were both provided by Division One Councillor Brooke Savige along with the Moreton Bay Regional Council and they accompanied a small re-usable carry bag which was also handed out. Those who wished had the opportunity to peruse the many bargains that were available at the plant and craft stalls prior to the commencement of the official part of the day.

The guest speaker on the day was distinguished biographer and memoir writer, Dr Jim Lergessner who presented what could best be described as a very humorous talk on the various stages of life. The Friendship day was also attended by Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson MP and Division One Councillor Brooke Savige who gave an informative talk to the attending “green thumbs” about the new rules that relate to Verge Gardening.

As well as everyone having the chance to be a winner in the raffles that were drawn, three guests were the winners of the lucky door prizes which were generously donated by Ms Simone Wilson MP, artist Gail Greening and the Bribie Island Nursery. Banksia Beach Garden Club President Desley Horsfall said that she regarded the day as a great success. ‘Some of the visitors told me that it was the best Friendship Day that they had ever been to,’ Desley told me. Anyone who would like information about becoming a member of the Banksia Beach Garden Club should give Desley a call on 3408 8470 for all the details.

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I have said so many times in the past that I will never cease to be amazed at the number of selfless people who are always there to offer their help when it is needed and, at the culmination of National Volunteer Week which was from May 21st to 27th, some of our volunteers from across the region received recognition for their dedication at the 2018 Longman Awards. Several volunteers from the Bribie area received nominations and they were Bev Porter from the Community Arts Centre, Jonathan Wood from St Vincent De Paul, John Ward from the Wallum Action Group, Cassandra Lord from Bribie Island State School, Jacob and Jessenia Hernandez from the Tigers Soccer Club, Greg Rollason from Sandstone Point Lions, Kevin Williams from Bribie Island Lions Club, Ann Ward from the Wallum Action Group, Dani Milward from the Maritime Safety Military Cadets along with Michael and Rozlynn Bierton, also from the Military Cadets.

After enjoying some tasty pre-event nibblies

which were provided by members of the Country Women’s Association, nominees gathered for the ceremony where the winners of each of the ten categories were announced from the fifty-two nominees. Categories included Arts and Cultural, Animal Welfare, Education, Environment and Sporting as well as Lifetime, Health and Aged Care, Youth, Senior and Charity and Community. The winner of the 2018 Longman Volunteer of the Year was announced as Dorothy Bauer who had been judged as the successful nominee in the Charity and Community section for her work with St Laurence Anglican Church.

welcomed, we must always remember that there are so many others who donate their time, efforts and often money to help those who are in need of support. To all the volunteers – Thank You.

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THE GREAT WORK OF ROTARY

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• Every 20 seconds a child dies because of poor sanitation • More than 800 women die every day due to birth related complications. • 59 million primary age children do not go to school -750 million adults are illiterate, and 67% of them are women. • 1 in 9 people worldwide do not have enough to eat. These are just numbers on a page, quick to read, and easily forgotten………. but each one is about real people like you and I out there in the world. Read them again and appreciate just how fortunate we are to live here. Bribie Rotary also fund and support many humanitarian Project in this region including; • Containers of donated goods sent to PNG & Solomon Islands • Cervical Cancer vaccination for 28,000 young girls in PNG - “Teacher in a Box” computers for remote schools in PNG • “Bisley Farm” special farm school for aboriginal boys & girls

Over 1.2 million Rotarians around the world live by the moto “Service Above Self” as they carry out Humanitarian projects to support and serve the local and International community. Bribie Island Rotary Club recently celebrated 30 years of Service in our Community raising over $60,000 each year for a wide range of Projects. This article will showcase just a few of these Bribie Rotary activities.

BRIBIE COMMUNITY Bribie Island Rotary Club support and contribute to the local community in many different ways which include;

The Global reach of Rotary International has been going for 113 years, since its formation in 1905. People throughout the world recognise the distinctive logo Wheel of Rotary, but their amazing achievements are not widely understood. Perhaps Rotary’s most recognised project is the Elimination of Polio in the world. This started back in 1985 when the whole world of Rotary pledged a gift to the Children of the World to eliminate this crippling disease forever. Globally Rotary have helped vaccinate 2.5 BILLION CHILDREN throughout the world, preventing 16 million new cases and deaths. When Rotary started there were over 350,000 cases of Polio each year in 125 countries. This year there have been just 8 new cases of Polio in just three countries. Eradication has almost been achieved, and it will be great day for Rotary, their supporters and Partners, when that is eventually announced.

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for Bongaree and Rotary Park Woorim. • Support Dementia Awareness, Mental Health, Bribie Hospice and needy residents. • Sponsor Youth Leadership Awards, Model United Nations, Youth Science Forum. • Sponsor and Council International Peace Scholars at University of Queensland. • Supporting School Interact & Earlyact Club projects and students hearing Tests. • Hosting annual Youth Exchange students to/from many countries around the world. -Support Dragons Abreast, School Chaplaincy, Naval cadets and Life Savers. • Pride of Workmanship recognition and Awards for local business and Schools. Bribie Rotary enjoys wonderful recognition and support from our local community for the fundraising events conducted throughout the year which include: Monthly Markets, Raffles, Sausage sizzles, Annual Race Day, Trivia Quiz nights, Movie Premiere events and International Women’s Day events. If you would like to be involved or offer support and ideas to Bribie Island Rotary you can contact us on bribie@iinet.net.au or phone the Secretary on 3410 7912.

Millions of children receive vaccination drops for Polio WORLDWIDE the focus of Rotary encompass some of the world’s most critical needs. • Disease prevention & treatment • Water & Sanitation -Maternal & child health • Education & Literacy -Peace & conflict resolution. From the comfort of Bribie Island we sometimes need to be reminded of others in the world less fortunate. • 1 in 10 people worldwide lack access to clean water

Rotary and Earlyact Club members at Rotary Park reopening

Rotary sponsor Bribie students to represent various countries at Annual Model United Nations Forum in Canberra

Each year Bribie Rotary sends and hosts Exchange Students for all over the world

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The young Committee members of Bribie School Earlyact Club supported by Rotary.

New Heritage signs and Brochure tell the story of Bribie in World War 2 at Rotary Park The Rotary medical team protecting young girls from Cervical Cancer in PNG

Rotary members and friends plant hundreds of new trees in the refurbished Rotary Park

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Spanish Exchange student Pasqual (centre )on Australian Safari with other students before returning to Spain after his year on Bribie

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IT WAS A WOMAN In recent decades, women have been increasingly treated as equals, both socially and in the workplace but there was a time when women did not share the same standing as their male counterparts. With this in mind, I have no doubt that if the men of times gone by had been allowed to do so, they would have laid claim to invention of the items described in the following article but, in actual fact, all of these were invented by a woman. When we use a computer, I’m sure that none of us are aware that a woman by the name of Ada Lovelace can be credited as the first computer programmer due to her work on algorithms at the University of London in 1842. In fact, her notes played an essential role in Alan Turing’s work on

Maria Beasley invented the life raft

the first modern computer in the 1940’s. In 1843, Nancy Johnson was responsible for designing the first ice cream maker and as an indication of her genius, that patented design is still in use today.

It was Margaret Knight who in 1871 invented the machine that could manufacture a square-bottomed paper bag after coming up with a safety device for cotton mills when she was only twelve years old. That device is still used in mills today. Nine years after the ice cream machine hit the market, keen inventor Maria Beasley made travelling on the water safer when she came up with her design for a life raft and, not wanting to be known as a one-hit wonder, she also invented a barrel making machine. In 1887, the world was introduced to the first practical fire escape due to the inventiveness of Anna Connelly and Josephine Cochrane, after the success of

Letitia Geer invented the medical syring for one handed use

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Letitia Geer was the woman who simplified the vaccination process in 1899 when she invented a medical syringe that could be operated with one hand and 1904 was the year that Elizabeth Magie first marketed her board game which she called “The Landlord’s Game” as a way of exposing the injustices of capitalism. Thirty years later, Charles Darrow ripped off her idea and sold it to Parker Bros who renamed it “Monopoly.” Who knew! As the twentieth century progressed, so did technology and yes, it was a woman who invented the electric refrigerator in 1914. Her name was Florence Parpart and she also came up with a design for a much-improved street cleaner. In 1947, the world was introduced to residential solar heating thanks to the research of psychiatrist Dr Maria Telkes. The revolutionary material Kevlar was first manufactured in 1965 using a formula patented by Stephanie Kwolek and in the

The electric refrigerator. Made possible because of the very clever Florence Parpart final year of that decade, Marie van Brittan invented the CCTV system. There are many more well-known items which can be credited to the ingenuity of the female gender but I think that the ones mentioned in this article will suffice for now. I have to admit, there are some smart women out there.

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Cattle Egrets can frequently be seen in the grassy paddocks on the mainland close to Bribie Island and along Bribie Island Rd, Toorbul and surrounding areas. When feeding, they usually stay close to cattle or other grazing animals picking up insects that have been disturbed by the beasts’ hooves. Grasshoppers are their favourite food but they also eat other invertebrates, frogs, lizards and small mammals. Except for an occasional sighting in the wetlands, they are not commonly found on Bribie Island. Cattle Egrets originated in Africa but have spread to many other parts of the world. In the 1940s they began migrating

When the breeding season begins usually in late October the white birds with yellow bills and legs undergo a startling transformation. Their legs and faces turn red and their bills become red with a yellow tip. The Plumage on the head, back and breast turns to bright orange. Cattle Egrets nest in large colonies near water, often with other water birds such as Ibis, Herons, Cormorants and other species of Egrets. During this time the rookeries become a hive of activity with partner selection lasting for several days. Squabbles with rival males, courting rituals, and nest building make for a busy scenario. Cattle Egrets are monogamous for the breeding season but select a new mate every year. Nests are a platform of loose sticks. Females are the nest

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to distinguish Egrets during the breeding season when Cattle Egrets become so colourful. Sexes are similar with males a little larger at 46-56 cm in length and weighing 270-512g. Animal pastures and man-made waterways have benefited Cattle Egrets and contributed to their rapid spread. Farmers welcome them as they help to keep down the insect population and eat the ticks and flies on their cattle. Conservation status is secure and expanding.

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4903 Calls, 1386 vessels logged on, 106 Vessel Assists, 519 Sitreps, 242 Requests, 50 Overdue vessels, 10 Vessel Tracking, 5 Securite Broadcasts. VHF calls 77.7%, 27MHz calls 10.1% MAY VESSEL ASSISTS: TUE 01/05 1041am – 3m Tinny nonmember, motor won’t start, required tow from Mouth of Ningi Creek to Spinnaker Sound Marina. THU 03/05 1601pm – 4m Tinny nonmember with gearbox issues, required a tow from 700m into Bullock Creek to Bellara Ramp. FRI 04/05 2210pm – 6m ½ Cabin nonmember was 4 hours overdue, SAR to Flinders Reef conducted, returned to base after vessel reported safe and OK. SUN 06/05 0748am – 11.5m Cruiser member lost steering, required tow from Gallagher’s Gutter to Spinnaker Sound Marina. WED 09/05 1622pm – 5.8m Cruiser member with motor problems required tow from Skippers Canal entrance to Pacific Harbour. MON 14/05 1219pm – 4.6m Centre Console member with engine problem required a tow from Skirmish Point to Bongaree Ramp. SAT 19/05 1205pm – 8m Cruiser member with engine failure required a tow from South West tip of Bribie Island to Banksia Beach.

L to R VMR Bribie Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski, Bribie Island Bowls Club Treasurer Kerry Muller, VMR Senior Coxswain Bob Skinner, Bribie Island Bowls Club General Manager Kevin Bertwistle and VMRBI Commodore Nathan Gundry under the new Bribie Island Bowls Club. sponsorship signs on the VMR gangway.

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SUNSET DRINKS: Friday 27th April 2018 Over 120 members and guests attended the April Sunset Drinks, many also took the opportunity to have a guided tour of the Base, Radio Room and our two boats on show just prior to the bar opening. The ladies from the Social Committee once again provided delicious hamburgers for only $5, but unfortunately ran out due to the huge crowd. Trevor Botham as usual, provided the music and vocals for the evening.

Coxswain Simon Middap running through the attributes of Bribie Two with the members.

Raffle winner Gwen McNamara with Raffle Coordinator Chris Kubina, Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski and Commodore Nathan Gundry. EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO 2018 PLANNING MEETING: Thursday 3rd May 2018 Planning for this event, to be held Sunday 14th October 2018 is well under way with nearly all exhibitors from last year confirming their intention to participate again this year.

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Working bee Wednesday morning 16th May 2018 to lay turf at the front of VMRBI. From left Bob Skinner, Ian Grimes, Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski (front) John Meeke, John Bodycombe, Ces Luscombe, Jim Llewellyn and John Burdinat, Peter McNamara was also there, but – someone had to take the photo!

Bribie Two ensuring all is well with the Bribie Classic Boat Regatta Sunday Morning 20th May 2018.

Red Saturday used Bribie Two to provide a safety watch over the celebrations and regatta of the Bribie Dragons Abreast ladies. Several visiting dragon boats joined the Bribie girls on their special day. Plenty of noise, laughter and effort with no marine incidents on the day. Own a Boat? You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www.vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, and enjoy many benefits including: • breakdown assistance. • vessel & contact details recorded in our

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety. The Importance of a correctly fitted and worn Life Jacket: Compiled by VMR Coxswain Simon Middap Wear it, Don’t stow it A ‘Life Jacket’ is a personal floatation device (PFD) and is also known as life preserver, life belt, Mae West, life vest, live saver, buoyancy aid or flotation suit. They are a vital piece of safety equipment that saves lives in an open boat at sea, it is the seat belt on the water. It’s a lot easier to fit a life jacket properly and wear it as a part of pre-trip preparation than to find it and fit it while in the water during an emergency. Today there are many types of recreational life jackets to be worn in different situations and they should be matched for the total extent of your trip, but all of them should be made to the current Australian Standard AS 4578 although previous standards AS 15121996, AS 1499-1996 and AS 2260-1996 still are in acceptance providing the jacket and label is in good order. For use in open waters - Level 100, level 150 and level 275 jackets are made for OPEN WATERS, however these can be worn in Partially smooth and smooth waters. They are not for use by Personal Water Craft (PWC) riders, skiers or people being towed. For use in partially smooth waters - Level 50 jackets are made for PARTIALLY SMOOTH WATERS, however these can be worn in smooth waters as well as by water skiers and people being towed in partially smooth and smooth waters.

For use in smooth waters - Level 50 special purpose or level 50S are for use in SMOOTH WATERS and they can be used for PWC riders, water skiers and people being towed in smooth waters.

Inflatable lifejackets - Inflatable jackets must also be AS4578 compliant. They are gas inflated and do not rely on oral inflation only. They must have markings that show the level of buoyancy, expiry date and annual service history. They can be serviced by the owner/ skipper provided it is executed and documented against the manufacturer’s established service program. These jackets are not recommended for water skiing, tubing, or riding PWC. Coastal and SOLAS lifejackets - These lifejackets have more flotation than a Level 100 lifejacket under AS 4758. They are bulky lifejackets designed to keep the body afloat for long periods. They have reflective tape and a whistle to attract attention. These lifejackets are mostly carried by commercial boats and recommended to be carried by boats operating long distances offshore. Life Jacket Rules The rules for wearing life jackets varies slightly from state to state. In Queensland, our law says that appropriate designed jackets for trip purpose: • is mandatory by everybody aboard when crossing a costal bar in an open boat less than 4.8m; • is mandatory for children from 12 months to children under 12 in an open boat less than 4.8m and underway; • and must be highlighted by the owner/

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skipper in relation to whereabouts and how to wear; • and must be stowed in a location labelled “life Jackets”. The label should be red text on white background or white text on red background; and • should carry information about the applicable Australian Standard, currently AS 4758 although standards AS 1512-1996, AS 1499-1996 and AS 2260-1996 still are acceptance providing the jacket and label is in good order. The most important thing is make sure it fits and is appropriate for the size of the wearer and the trip duration. Crotch straps are recommended for children. The life jacket checklist is as follows: • do you have the appropriate life jacket for the whole trip? • are the life jackets suited to the activity being undertaken? • do you have one jacket for everyone on board? • are the jackets in good condition and correctly labelled? • if boating at night, do the jackets have reflective tape on them? and • do you have an appropriate sticker/ label showing where the life jackets are stored? Lots of boaters still have their jackets still in their original packaging – this leads to lack of effective inspection and the deterioration of the straps. It also makes it difficult to fit in an emergency. The bottom line – life jackets should not be stowed and forgotten. They are difficult for a novice to put on in an emergency, and then it’s too late to realise they are inappropriate for the intended person in that emergency. Skippers should inspect each before each trip, show all passengers how to wear and have them easily accessible for use, preferably worn. VMRBI controlled an exclusion zone for a fireworks display for a wedding at the Sandstone Point Hotel, Saturday 12th May 2018. The bride had her photos taken with the fireworks as the background. Thanks to VMR Midge Point/VMRAQ Rescue Journal. Most of this article was issued by VMR Midge Point in November 2016. See www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Lifejackets.aspx Keep Watch for VMR Bribie Island’s information sessions on boating and safety at our website http://www. vmrbribie.com.

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HISTORY PAGE T he recent digitisation of Australian newspapers and magazines from the 1860’s through to the 1920’s have revealed some fascinating new facts about Fish Canneries on and around Bribie.

This aspect of our local History has now been researched in detail by Lynne Hooper, President of the Bribie Island Historical Society, and it reveals some interesting people and events associated with this early industry. Some memories had previously been documented in interviews with “pioneers”

in a souvenir edition of the “Bribie Star” newspaper, published in October 1963 to mark the opening of the Bribie Island Bridge.

These memories were by then quite old, and included stories related history of the Island and its early residents, and when shops, churches, police stations, water and electricity commenced on the Island. As a result of recent digitisation of early newspaper we have been able to fill more gaps in the remarkable History of Bribie Island, and specifically about a lady who had a Fish Cannery where the Bongaree

Shop Local, Spend Local, Support our Local Economy product got a bad name. By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

IGA store stands today. We are now researching the many Guest and Boarding Houses that operated on Bribie in the early days and hope to bring that story to you soon. If you have any information or photos of early Bribie we would love to hear from you. You can contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or come to our monthly public meeting at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

EARLY FISH CANNERIES ON BRIBIE ISLAND

LYNNE HOOPER - PRESIDENT BRIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY The first cannery was in 1897, owned by James Clark and Reginald Hocking, trading as the Toorbul Fish Company. They sold canned fish from their factory at what is now known as Sandstone Point. The business was sold to Charlie Godwin for 160 cases of canned mullet around 1900. Godwin, an early settler, had bought 250 acres of land in the 1890s, in the area now known as Godwin Beach. In 1901 the supplies of locally caught fish were so erratic that Godwin moved the cannery to the northern end of Bribie Island opposite Golden Beach. Godwin’s fish was marketed under the name of “Anchor Brand Sea Mullet”. By 1906 the Maloney Brothers had also commenced a fish cannery beside Charlie Godwin’s Cannery on north Bribie Island and marketed their product as the Lighthouse Brand. The Lighthouse Brand won a “highly commended” award at the Brisbane Exhibition but by 1910 the cannery closed and the family moved into the oyster and shell-grit industries.

Charlie Godwin sold his cannery for £240 in August 1907 to Lionel Landsborough, son of the pioneer William Landsborough, but by 1909 Landsborough had left Australia to settle in California. In 1907/8 the Federal Government introduced the Bounties Act and Sarah Balls, a well-known entrepreneur from Brisbane, decided to take advantage of the half-penny per pound being offered for preserving and canning fish. Without widely used refrigeration it was reported that Australians were only consuming 9½ pounds of fish per person per year, whereas in Great Britain the quantity was 47½ pounds per head, and Australia was spending over £300,000 annually on importing canned fish. Sarah leased 8 acres on Bribie Island just north of where the IGA stands today. Fresh water required for the canning process was readily available from springs that were once used by the Joondoburri people.

“ SARAH BALLS - ENTREPENEUR OF BRIBIE FISH CANNERY” Sarah called her business “Caloundra Fresh Fish Preserving & Canning Company” canning sea-mullet, whiting, snapper, bream, flathead, tailor, kingfish and jewfish, packing them in one and two-pound tins under “The Diver” brand. “The Diver” cans of fish retailed at 5½ penny, and snapper and whiting were a more expensive option. The newspapers extolled the product advising “the fish is deliciously appetising and will undoubtedly supplant imported canned fish as the public were getting tired of the everlasting salmon, herring or sardine”.

Later Sarah hired local men to manage the Cannery, but kept a firm hand on her investment, earning her the name of “MumBalls”. She purchased a new Linde refrigeration system in late 1908 and by 1909 “The Diver” brand entered a boom period. In 1910 Sarah expanded the factory by purchasing the cannery equipment previously owned by Lionel Landsborough on north Bribie. Her Cannery then measured 45mx15m enclosing a refrigeration and freezing room, an engine and boiler room, four retorts for cooking, and an area to stack the product, and an adjoining jetty into the Passage. The main suppliers were fishermen Ted, Julius & Leo Freeman who were paid five shillings per hundred-weight for mullet and one and halfpenny per pound for mixed fish. The Freeman’s delivered about six tons of fish at a time onto the jetty where it was scaled, cleaned and filleted before moving into the processing plant. The tins contained two belly pieces and one tail piece (packed perpendicularly) of mullet all other fish were packed side-wise with a pinch of salt added to each tin. Sarah diversified in 1913 by leasing a further four acres so she could raise pigs and grow and can asparagus and pineapples. However, by 1914 the five-year period of the Bounty had ended and the shortage of tin and men caused by WW1 were impacting on the her business. The greatest obstacle though was that Queensland fish are mostly “hot water” fish and altogether unsuitable for canning as they contain a large amount of phosphorus and the tendency to decompose rapidly. In August 1914 a newspaper advertisement advised that the Cannery could be leased as a ‘going concern, and although Sarah had left the business, the cannery was still operating on a seasonal basis until 30 April 1923 when the lease and equipment was transferred to J.E. Burnard & Co, who were Jam Manufacturers and Fruit Preservers in Brisbane. By the 1920s the old Cannery Jetty, in front of where IGA Store now stands, was all that was left of a once thriving business and a prime spot to get a feed of fish.

Sarah Balls erected a large factory in 1908 (30mx6mx4.5m) and 20 people were employed at the cannery producing 200 cases per day with each case containing 4 dozen tins.

CAN LABEL OF LIGHTHOUSE BRAND FISH - Courtesy Audrey Abrahams

Sarah originally employed a manager from Scotland who was experienced in preserving fish. She had to take control in July 1908 when during a “glut” fishermen dumped tons of fish on the cannery wharf during hot weather. Lacking refrigeration some of the fish took too long to be processed and many tins “blew” so the

HUET FAMILY WALK NEAR CANNERY JETTY AT BONGAREE IN 1920’s –where IGA stands today” (Courtesy Ted Clayton)

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MONEY TALK WITH PETER DALLIMORE

Peter Dallimore is a volunteer Financial Counsellor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre

KNOW YOUR SUPER – INSURANCE

This is the first of a series of articles on super. For many people super is not something to spend too much time thinking about. They may notice the compulsory employer contributions on their pay slips, receive annual statements of their fund balance from their fund manager and consign them to the bin. In the articles to follow I will detail how a healthy super fund balance and adequate insurance cover through your fund can make life much more comfortable in retirement or if you are unlucky enough to be injured and unable to work.

Most super funds offer insurance for their members to cover death, total and permanent disability (TPD) and income protection. Your employer’s default super fund must offer a minimum level of life

insurance depending on your age. Check your annual statement or on-line account if you have one to see what cover you have. You can usually increase, decrease, or cancel your insurance at any time.

Shop Local, Spend Local, Support our Local Economy accept you for cover without requiring a health check You need to be aware that super fund insurance cover is not portable. If you move to a different super fund or your employer’s super contributions stop, your cover may end without notice. Also life insurance coverage through super ends when you reach a certain age (usually 65 or 70) whereas policies outside of super may cover you for longer. To ensure that when you die the insurance payout goes to the person of your choice you need to make a binding beneficiary nomination otherwise the super fund trustees will decide who gets the benefits. Your fund will provide the appropriate paperwork for you to make a binding nomination. Before switching or consolidating super funds, make sure you can get the cover you want, in your chosen fund. Ask the fund if you can transfer your current level of cover before you roll your super over. Be particularly careful if you have a pre-existing medical condition or are aged 60 or over.

Getting your life insurance through super should be cheaper because super funds purchase insurance policies in bulk. The premium payments are deducted from your fund balance so you can maintain cover even when money is tight and you can’t If your are considering accessing your afford to pay premiums from the family super under hardship, compassionate or budget. The downside is that the premium terminal illness grounds make sure you payments from your fund reduce your fund THEBRIBIEISLANDER leave sufficient funds in your account to balance leaving you less in retirement cover premium payments. I had a terminally unless you top up your fund to cover ill client who drew down his super balance the cost of insurance. Another potential and closed his account in order to complete advantage of obtaining cover through your a renovation on his house. He was not super is that some funds automatically

aware that his super included a $70,000 death cover that was lost when he closed the account. He died a few months later. If he had left $1000 in his fund to cover the insurance premium the $70,000 payout would have made a big difference to his wife. So it’s well worth knowing what insurance cover you have in your super and increasing the cover if it is inadequate. Also make sure that you take insurance into account when consolidating or drawing down your super account. Check out moneysmart.gov.au for more detailed information Peter Dallimore can be contacted via email at bincfc@gmail.com or you can make an appointment to see him by calling 3408 8440. The Financial Counselling service is free. Other free Neighbourhood Centre services include family counselling and courses for parenting, anger management, personal empowerment for women and depression and anxiety courses. A small Emergency Relief Program, a Debt Relief Service and Neighbourhood Harvest (free food once a week) are also provided. In addition the Centre hosts outreach services including Centrelink, Job Search, hearing services and supports some great initiatives including Tax Help and Broadband for seniors. A small onsite Bargain Shop has super low prices. The Neighbourhood Centre is located at 9 Verdoni St Bellara.

BE Healthy BE Happy BE Free What are micro-traumas and how are yours keeping you small? There was a time when it felt like no-one took me seriously, no-one understood me and no matter what I did, how successful or good I was, I didn’t matter. This belief became well grooved over a series of small incidents growing up that I call micro-traumas. This took me around the world seeking approval and purpose outside of myself. I had so many amazing experiences travelling, but when I finally stopped moving, I couldn’t really settle. I hadn’t actually dealt with my ‘stuff’, I had just tried to escape it. Physical pain came next and some deep-rooted self-worth issues raised their heads yet again. I felt a sense of a loss of purpose and became very low. Despite having ‘dabbled’ in spirituality for many years, it took a while for me to realise that I needed to look more deeply at inner work and to really get what that even meant.

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THE BRIBIE WINELANDER However, due to the popularity of the wine especially now that China is developing a thirst for it there are moves to expand that border.

Champagne can be made from any single variety of the three grape varieties or a combination of any which makes them all different, this combined with the regions weather and the soil (terroir) and making them in the traditional “Method Champenois” (in the bottle) is what had made Champagne different to other sparkling wines, especially as it set the standard for sparkling winemaking and its use for all types of celebrations which have carried on over the centuries.

Last month we looked at the making of white and red wines and the fact that modern winemaking techniques have greatly improved what we drink today compared to the cloudy alcoholic substance drank hundreds of years ago. It is probable that the making of wine came about by accident, grape juice left for a while in the heat combined with the yeast lying on the outside of the skin of the grape and got together with the sugar in the grape which then fermented, providing the first glass (or container) of wine some several thousand years ago. Champagne was another accident which initially was a curse to wine producers causing bottles of their hard work to explode in their cellars. As we mentioned last month one of the by-products of fermentation is carbon dioxide, which in making table wine dissipates into the atmosphere, but in days gone by wine was often bottled before all the yeast had been converted to alcohol as the cold weather halted the fermentation process. With the onset of spring bringing the warm rays of the sun the fermentation would start again, but within a corked bottle not built for the process, and suddenly the carbon dioxide would create a fizzy drink and the bottle would explode.

The Romans had planted grapes in The Champagne region several thousand years ago but the wines were considered to be poor compared to Burgundy and a lot of the wines were made by the Monks for religious purpose and to resolve the exploding wine problem a young monk by the name of Dom Perignon was employed to stop this curse from happening. The problem was that a number of bottles exported to England didn’t explode and the monarchy had developed a liking for this new sparkling wine! When Perignon tried the wine from an unexploded bottle he exclaimed “ come quickly I am drinking the stars’ Although Perignon did not invent champagne he was responsible for the development of a bottle that held the pressure, a cork and muselet (the wire cage) that prevents the cork from leaving the bottle and he was also involved in the deliberate secondary fermentation of the wine and the blending of different varieties to produce a perfect product. Champagne is a region of France about ninety miles north of Paris and has a set border in which only three grape varieties are grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and anything produced outside this border cannot be called Champagne.

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The grapes are all handpicked and mechanical harvesters are banned from Champagne as the slightest damage to the skins could result in variously tainted wines. There used to be a starting date for the picking of the grapes but this is now more relaxed and each village can decide when this should be. There are two types of Champagne, vintage and non-vintage, the non-vintage being a reserve wine prepared each year with various years blended together to produce a constant style that a consumer can always rely on. The vintage wines will be made from the wine of a single year and the date shown on the bottle, however with nature playing its part, there will be better vintages than others. Once the wines have been made and blended they are cold stabilized to eliminate crystals and then are ready for the second fermentation. This is obtained by adding the liqueur tirage, a mixture of wine, sugar and a selected yeast culture carefully calculated to give the right amount of bubbles to the final result. The wine is then bottled and sealed with a crown cap (as used on imported beers) and stacked horizontally at a constant temperature of around 12 degrees and the secondary fermentation can take around three months to complete. During this period the bottles are shaken to shift the forming sediment when the bottles are inserted neck first leaning downwards into riddling tables and over a period of time turned gently to propel the sediment down to the neck of the bottle, in smaller wineries this is still done by hand.

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When the time has come to disgorge the wad of sediment the neck of the bottle is submerged in a tank of freezing brine, the top is then removed and the wad gets pushed out by the pressure, the bottle is then topped up with the liqueur d’expedition, containing wine similar to what is in the bottle and usually some cane sugar. The cork and cage are then fitted and the product will then be ready for packing, although some Champagne houses will age them for a while. The following terms can appear on the label. Blanc de Blanc. White wine made from white grapes exclusively Chardonnay. Blanc de noirs. White wine made from black grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Brut. Very dry. Cru. A growth or a village. Cuvee. A blend of wines that make up a specific Champagne. Cuvee prestige. The Champagne Houses top Champagne. Non-vintage. A blend of current and reserve wines. Vintage. Wines of that year. Cheap sparkling wines are made similar to soft drinks by adding carbon dioxide to the wine then bottling it. I hope I have made this fairly simple for quite a complex winemaking procedure, for that blame Dom Perignon. You don’t need a celebration to enjoy Champagne so there are quite a number of specials out there and the home brands from Woolworths (BWS and Dan Murphys) and Coles (Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice) offer very good value. Enjoy Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Moet and Chandon, Pommery and Tattinger. For the more discerning try Bollinger, Perrier Jouet, Henriot, Krug, Cristal and of course Dom Perignon.

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BUSY FINGERS By Sandra

Well, the awful flu season is with us once again and already our staff and volunteers have been affected, including our manager Sonia and I, at one point there was nine of us out for the count. Being short of staff makes it very difficult for the remaining members trying to keep the shop working well. Colds, coughs and also the flu is so easily spread that we respectfully ask that everyone practises good personal hygiene and carries tissues and hand sanitizer if you have an annoying cough or cold. Last week our poor cashier was coughed and sneezed on so many times that she actually used a whole can of Glen 20 around her counter. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Stay Healthy. Once again we are having problems with the theft of donations overnight during weekdays, so we have had to bite the bullet and close the gates every afternoon after the shop closes. We also have a problem with people actually going through all our rubbish and larger industrial bins in the middle of the night. These bins have broken glass and crockery, soiled clothing as well as many other undesirable items in them, our cameras show people dragging soiled clothes out of the bins, this is so

unhygienic and also dangerous as broken glass can do a lot of damage. Please refrain from searching through our bins.

Due to this problem we have decided to continue our fence around the back of the property enclosing all the bins and shed, this will be at great expense and also cause inconvenience to many of our wonderful donators of goods. We will eventually only be able to receive goods from 7.30 am until 3 pm Monday to Friday and 7 am to noon on Saturday. If you are unable to bring the goods to us during that time please call Sonia on 3408 1014 or email busyfingers2@bigpond.com for a free pick up by our drivers. We are sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this will cause in the future but it is a case of the few affecting the many. Our manager has ordered some more clothing racks and shelves which arrived in Brisbane this week, so hopefully, these will be installed over the next few weeks. Once these are in place there will be more room for both winter and summer clothing and a permanent place for hats, scarves and belts. Certain areas will be moved around hopefully for the last time, allowing customers to get familiar with the layout of the shop floor. I have also placed an order

for reusable shopping bags which are due to arrive at the end of June when plastic bags will no longer be available. We have quite a few of plastic bags in the shop but once they are gone it will be impossible to get more, so we suggest you bring a bag with you if possible.

Last month we were pleased to give some much-needed grants away, the Bribie Island Kindergarten needed a piece of equipment to assist non-verbal children, they were also in great need of new flooring for the classroom. Hopefully, the new flooring will be installed soon. We have supported Bribie Island Diabetes Support group for many years now and we have been able to grant 20 places for the Kids to Camp Programme 2018. This camp has helped so many children over the years, here they are with kids like themselves who live with diabetes, making so many friends while learning more about diabetes. The Banksia Beach Primary school has started a new program called “Books before the Bell”, teachers throw cushions and blankets out and bring boxes of books out for children to read before class. They have encouraged siblings to help the younger children and have also involved parents and teachers. They were in need

Bribie Island Junior Rugby League (Warrigals), was established in 1982. We are a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Sunshine Coast Junior Rugby League. In 2017, we had 4 Teams make it to the Grand Finals. One Team went on to win their Grand Final, the other 3 were gallant in defeat. In 2018, we have over 250 players registered at our Club, ranging in age from 6 to 15. We attempt to keep our fees at an affordable price for families, but costs continue to increase. Due to the number of Teams at our Club, we train 4 nights a week under lights, and games are played most Friday nights, again under lights. So, electricity is one of the many costs the Club incurs. We can tailor make a Sponsorship Package to suit your Budget and Business requirements. At Warrigals, we want to ensure that every Sponsor gets value for their Sponsorship Dollar. To discuss what we can do for you, contact... Alan (Vice President) on 0487368275 or Brooke (President) on 0414582779. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE CLUB NEWS ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE Search for... Bribie Island & District Junior Rugby League Inc.

We thank all our donators and also our customers for the generosity, without you, we would not be able to grant the many wishes that we receive, we also thank our staff and many volunteers for all their hard work throughout the year too. If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance please let us know. We try to assist all not for profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Karen is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or email busyfingers1@bigpond. com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance. We still have continuing sales. There is 50% off prints and some kitchenware at the moment, but our sales change constantly depending on the items we have, when the number of books increases we have a bag of books for $5. Furniture also is often on sale if we get in a large number of lounges. So please come down and check out the bargains. Once again we would like to thank Richard and his gang at The Bribie Islander for their continued support of us and also the island community. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

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THE POWER OF ENCOURAGEMENT Often the best things in this life, the things that make a difference to ourselves and to each other in a positive, uplifting way go against the status quo. Or at least, are not as usual as they ought to be.

For example: smiling at strangers, breaking out in dance, writing letters or playing like children. And something that I LOVE to do, but honestly see very little of it being done between people, is encouragement! I do not know why, when it is so powerful and beautiful, that we don’t encourage each other more often. One of the scariest things you can do is be thrown into a new environment with unfamiliar people and systems. Like, starting a new job or starting school. There’s

pressure to perform as well as the thought of, “Am I going to make friends and be accepted?”. But you know what is the perfect antidote to nerves and fears? Encouragement! From others and from yourself. A few simple words strung together and filled with sincerity can do wonders for the self-esteem. It just doesn’t take much at all to say: “You’re doing a good job”, “Keep going”, “That’s it! You’ve got it!” So, so simple but powerful.

I think one of the reasons that we don’t encourage each other is because we actually have low self-esteem ourselves, either that or we have really big egos; it’s one or the other! We don’t give kind words because we haven’t received kind words. Or, we just feel it’s

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At 65, the eclectic and beautiful JENNY AGUTTER OBE, is still beautiful, as you’ve seen her on TV in May 2018, when she is a presenter at Her Royal Majesty’s, Queen Elizabeth II, 92nd birthday celebration, screened worldwide from London’s Albert Hall.

Singapore; at eight Cypress; in her teens and early twenties, England; in her thirties and for a long time, Hollywood; but finally back to London.

Discovered by Walt Disney at 11, starring in classic movies including THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, WALKABOUT, THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (a favourite of mine I still keep watching decades later), THE EAGLE HAS LANDED and AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, endears Jenny to a worldwide audience with her hard work and dedication. And, of course, currently we still see her every week in TV’s CALL THE MIDWIFE.

I first meet Jenny when she is 33, living in West Hollywood and there has never been a more caring, unassuming and gentle woman. Everything about Jenny glows. Yet when she speaks, there is a firmness and positivity in everything she says.

The wandering star born in Taunton, Somerset, with Jenny‘s father a Tank Corps Captain, Jenny’s first home at the age of two is Germany: at three

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The light touch is echoed in the colour schemes. “I just love light walls, especially when they’re done with Mediterranean paints, which are more like washes. I prefer paint to wallpaper and do most of the painting myself.” Jenny finds wallpaper gives her a hard time. “It’s such a fashion thing – suitable one minute and not the next. With paint I can just go over it and change it all whenever I feel like it.” And her talents don’t stop at painting. “I’m quite good at things like stripping window frames down, sanding, lacquering, re-painting, framing pictures and making curtains. But I never touch upholstery. That has to look professional.”

She pauses for a while and there is a little sadness in her eyes. “Life in California is great. You live outdoors so much and it has a very relaxed and casual atmosphere. But I miss my family, England and the atmosphere of a real city like London. Here you are close to your friends, but in a way you are uninvolved in society. “It’s like being permanently on holiday. Although it’s your home, you are not very attached to the place in a real social sense.”

And how it does: a white cool and very comfortable sofa as well as armchairs. “I love natural fibres and hand crafted materials. But in contrast with the white walls and furniture, I use a lot of earthy and brilliantly coloured cushions and carpets, as well as a selection of bright Indian, Caucasian and Persian rugs.” Jenny’s furniture is an interesting mixture of the modern and the ancient. Etchings, drawings and water colours – mostly seas scapes – blend with the odd oil painting here and there. But she also has a passion for old English furniture. “My best pieces are my dining room suite and two oak dowry chests, which are early 18th century and have the original names and dates carved into their fronts.”

And 32 years on back in the U.K., there is no sadness in her eyes when she introduces concert acts for the Queen’s birthday at the Albert Hall in May. Her homes all over the globe, her adventures and the never-ending creative decades in the theatre, on TV and in the movies have left a soothing and tranquil effect on Jenny, with much of her inspiration having come from Ancient Rome. But her heart has always been in London and. So she has truly settled now.

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A NETWORKING TIME TO DECIDE AFTERNOON By Neil Wilson

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Representatives from a number of organisations gathered at the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre during May for an afternoon meeting to discuss ways to assist the needs of those within the community who are at risk. An initiative which has been facilitated by Neighbourhood Centre Manager Cecelia Taylor, the May get together was the third meeting of the group and, as the format can best be described as an opportunity for networking between the various agencies, the group has now been given the title of “HAND” which stands for Helping Agencies Network Development. The Rotary Club of Bribie Island, BIDCA, the Wallum Action Group, and the East Pumicestone Community Association along with the Anglican Church, and of course the Neighbourhood were all represented at the meeting and, after deciding on the official name and settling on suitable terms of reference, those present explained their focus and also their concerns to the group. Members discussed their fundraising efforts and where they could best be directed and Neighbourhood Centre Counsellor Lindy McAndrew took time to talk about the work at the centre and the current trends as experienced by centre staff. Lindy also pointed out that, as the resources at the centre were dwindling

rapidly at present due to the approach of financial year end, there was a need for added pantry items as well as swags which could be issued to the homeless who rely on the centre for support. After a discussion about how often the “HAND” meetings should occur, members decided that this should be on a trial two monthly basis.

The networking of the member groups is seen as a great way for agencies too become aware of who can offer which services and therefore be able to refer someone to the right place. As well as offering a wide range of support to people who are at risk, the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre can offer clients counselling services, both for personal and family issues) as well as debt relief and addiction. Other services available at the centre include access to Centrelink, legal services and even tax return assistance at the appropriate time of year. As a very important way of boosting funds, the thrift shop at the centre has a large array of pre-loved items which are all available at a low price.

Recent statistics indicate that there are at least 1,400 people on the transplant waiting list in Australia with approximately half of those being children and, whilst from 2009 until 2017 the number of registered donors has increased by over one hundred percent, the need for organ and tissue donors is also increasing. There are many misconceptions about organ and tissue donation and one of those is the concern about whether doctors will work as hard to save someone’s life if they know that the person is a registered donor. Doctors are committed to doing everything possible to save a life and donation is not even considered until someone is officially declared ass being brain dead by two independent medical professionals.

become an organ and tissue donor can be found at www.donatelife.gov.au and www. donorregister.gov.au is where registration can be made.

Each year, The Organ and Tissue Authority, a division within the Australian Government runs Donate Life Week and this is a key part of the Australian Government’s national reform program. This is aimed at increasing organ and tissue donations and during that week, events are held across the country in an effort to encourage more Australians to register. This year, Donate Life Week is from Sunday, July 29th until Sunday, August 5th and more information can be obtained by visiting any Department of Human Services Centre or by making a call to 1800 777 203.

Another common concern relates to the issue of being too old. This is not normally a concern and in the past, people who are eighty years of age have been donors. An important step when deciding on becoming a donor is talking about it with family. Even if a person is a registered donor, the family must give their consent before any procedure can take place. More about these and other details regarding the decision to

Anyone who would like to find out more about the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre can either give them a call on 3408 8440 or pay them a visit at 9 Verdoni Street in Bellara. The centre is open each weekday except Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.

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HOW GOOD IS THAT? By Neil Wilson

The Swedish pop group ABBA had a hit with a song that included the lines “Thank You For the Music, for giving it to me” and those words are a true reflection of the joy that music can bring into someone’s life, both as a listener and also as the performer. As a matter of fact, I think that in many instances, the performer is the one who benefits the most. With this in mind, I can only imagine the pleasure that students from Bribie Island State School Choir experienced when they displayed their talents while competing in the Queensland Youth Music Awards at Kurwongbah State School recently.

The Bribie Island State School Choir consists of twenty seven keen singers and on the night, they performed two songs which were, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (let spell check work that one out) from Mary Poppins and Hushabye Mountain from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. When the competition winners were announced, both supporters and choir members were thrilled to hear the Bribie Island Choir rewarded for their performances with the Bronze Award. Currently celebrating it’s fiftieth year, the Queensland Youth Music Awards is one of thee state’s longest running school music competitions and

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consistently provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills and raise artistic levels by performing in front of an audience, other contestants and adjudicators.

students who love to sing should have the opportunity to sing and perform,’ Liz told me. ‘By becoming part of a team students are able to make friends and be challenged as well as learning a range of songs, both popular and classic, while having fun. The choir practices twice each week during the lunch break and the students really love being involved,’ she added.

The BISS choir is seen as an integral part of the school’s Arts program and school music teacher Liz Palmer said that as a non-auditioned choir, all students are welcome to join. ‘I believe that all

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“NOTHING CURES INSOMNIA LIKE THE REALISATION THAT IT’S TIME TO GET UP” AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings. Healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental wellbeing. It also improves productivity and overall quality of life. Everyone, from children to older adults, can benefit from practicing good sleep habits. If you’ve ever felt drowsy or “zoned out” in class or at work, then you’re already aware of how important a good night’s sleep can be. What you might not know, however, is that sleep isn’t just important for helping you get through those dreaded Monday mornings, but it’s essential for your mental health too. Life constantly throws up challenges and difficulties. Resilience is the ability to manage and cope with these challenges. It is believed that having enough sleep is a crucial factor in our ability to deal with adversity and the demands of a busy life. Sleep is a built in biological source of resilience and the ability to bounce back. Although the relationship between sleep and mental health is not clearly understood, we believe that a good night’s sleep helps foster both mental and emotional resilience. Chronic sleep disruptions set the stage for negative thinking, depression, anxiety and emotional vulnerability. REM (rapid eye movement) sleep – the deepest stage of the sleep cycle, stimulates the brain regions used in learning. Essentially, when deep sleep is disrupted, it wreaks havoc on our brains and impairs our ability to think clearly and remember things.

How much sleep do I need? Most adults need between seven and eight hours sleep each day. Be realistic about your needs. Younger people have different sleep needs. If you are a poor sleeper it is very important you do not spend too long in bed. Spend no more than 8 or so hours in your bed. If you spend more time in bed, you will be telling your body that it’s OK to drift in and out of sleep all night. Going to bed later at night may be the single best thing to help reduce your wake time during the night in bed (Psychcentral.com). So, how much sleep do you need? According to 18 sleep experts who compared nearly 2,500 research papers, their recommendations are that on average you need: • nine to 11 hours if you’re aged between six and nine years-old • eight to 10 hours if you’re a teenager • seven to nine hours if you’re between 18 and 64 years-old • seven and eight if you’re over 65 yearsold (reachout.com). What are good sleep habits? Good sleep habits are often referred to as good sleep hygiene. There are many things that can be done to improve sleep. Here, we will give you some guidelines for what you should and should not do for a good night’s sleep. Many people have trouble with their sleep. If you are one of them, some of these simple things may help. What should I do in the evening? • Try to go to bed at the same time each night. • Our bodies have an internal clock and hormones that control sleep and wakefulness. • This clock works best if there is a regular sleep routine. • When working well, you will feel sleepy at bed time. Try not to ignore this by staying up, as this is a window of opportunity for sleep. • Going to bed too early can also disturb your sleep. In the hour before going to bed, it is important to have a relaxing sleep routine. Some things that you may find relaxing include having a warm bath, reading quietly or a warm milk drink. • Going to the toilet is important to avoid having to get up in the night. • It is also recommended to turn off all screens (e.g., computers, smartphones) 1/2 hours prior to bed,

and if possible, not have them in the bedroom.

Things to avoid in the evening? • Caffeine should be avoided at least 2 hours before going to bed. This isn’t just coffee and tea. It is also found in colas and soft drinks. Smoking also makes it difficult to go • No cigarettes before going to bed or during the night. • Alcohol might help you get to sleep, but it will make it harder to stay asleep. It makes sleep problems like snoring and sleep apnoea worse as well. • Activities that are stimulating should be avoided in the hour before bed. This includes moderate exercise, computer games, television, movies, having important discussions, using social media and responding to emails and text messages. • Being in a brightly lit environment or the blue light of the computer can reduce evening levels of the a sleep-promoting hormone, melatonin. • Don’t fall asleep on the couch during the evening as it reduces your sleep pressure and makes it harder to fall asleep when you go to bed. • It is important to not be hungry at bedtime or having a full stomach can make it difficult to sleep. • Some people find that having a small snack at bedtime helps them to sleep Better. When in Bed. • Make sure your bed is comfortable. • Avoid being too hot or too cold. • The mattress, pillow and blankets should be comfortable and restful.

• There should be no distractions in the bedroom. • This may mean removing the television, radio and hand-held devices such as phones and laptop computers. • If there is a clock in the bedroom, it should be covered to avoid clockwatching. • If possible, don’t allow children and pets to be a disturbance. What should I do during the day? • One very important thing is to stay out of bed. • Some people use the bedroom as a living room, where they study, watch television, make phone calls and read books. This will make it harder to sleep. • It is important to train the brain to link the bed with sleep. The bedroom should be used for sleeping and intimacy only. • As a rule, exercise is good for sleep, but not just before going to bed. The best times are in the morning and before the evening meal, however any exercise is better than none. • Being out in the natural daylight during the day will improve sleep at night. This will help with your body clock, and the melatonin levels in the body. It is best to be outside in the early part of the day. What should I do if I can’t get to sleep? • Sleep is not something that you can force to happen. If you are not asleep within 20 to 30 minutes of going to bed you should get up. • Go to another darkened room and sit quietly. • Try not have screen time (e.g., television, smartphone, computer) eat, drink or do household chores. • When you feel tired and sleepy again go back to bed.

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• This helps your mind link bed with sleep – not with being frustrated and not sleeping. Rest is good – it does not have to be sleep. • Don’t label yourself as an insomniac as this will increase your worry and frustration. Tick Tock goes my mind? • Some people lie awake in bed at night and cannot switch of their thoughts. If this is a problem, set aside a ‘worry time’ during the evening. Use this time to think about what has been happening during the day, make plans and workable solutions. Then don’t think about these things until the next day. • Keep the hour before bed as your wind down time – develop a routine that prepares your body and mind for sleep. Listen to quiet music or something that you find relaxing. • Remember that we can never shut off our mind. Our thoughts continue all the time, so try to make them calmer thoughts. • Create a favourite fantasy place. Or daydream of your favourite holiday spot. If other thoughts come in, consider them for a moment and then try to gently replace them with calm thoughts. • If you are still unable to sleep despite your best attempts at relaxing and trying to calm your thoughts, go out of the bedroom and wait until you’re sleepy and tired and then try again. Are naps good or bad? It depends. Remember that the average adult sleeps for between seven and eight hours a day. If you are taking naps without any problems, and they are short naps (around 30 minutes) then this will not be detrimental to your night time sleep. On the other hand, naps in the evening, or dozing in front of the TV, can make it harder to get to sleep at night. What about prescription medicines and sleep? Some of these will make it easier to get to

sleep. But others will keep you awake. It is best to take them only when your doctor or pharmacist says so. Sleeping pills are designed for short term or intermittent use only, and always under the supervision of your medical doctor. But they are only a short- term fix. How important is a routine? Try to stick to a good sleep routine. Improved sleep will not happen as soon as changes are made. But if good sleep habits are maintained, sleep will certainly get better. It is not possible to do the same thing every day, but it should be most days. Different things work for different people. Find what works for you and stick with it. If you try everything and your sleep still doesn’t get any better, then see your GP (yourmentalhealth.com). The Facts • The total cost of inadequate sleep in Australia was estimated to be $66.3 billion in 2016 – 17 • This total is made up of $26.2 billion in financial costs and $40.1 billion in the loss of wellbeing. • The $26.2 billion in financial costs due to inadequate sleep are estimated to be as follows: • health system costs of $1.8 billion, or $246 per person with inadequate sleep; • productivity losses of $17.9 billion, or $2,418 per person with inadequate sleep;

• informal care costs of $0.6 billion, or $82 per person with inadequate sleep; and • other costs (including welfare payments, tax losses) of $5.9 billion or $802 per person with inadequate sleep • The $40.1 billion in loss of wellbeing is estimated using World Health Organisation and Australian Government metrics which assess the non-financial costs of healthy life lost through disability and premature death from inadequate sleep and associated conditions (Sleep Health Foundation 2017). How sleep can affect your mental health If you’re struggling to sleep over an extended period, this may lead to more challenges to your mental health, or it may make existing mental health challenges worse. Here are some ways that this may occur: • Being tired makes it harder to cope Everyday life becomes a much greater challenge when you’re tired. Over time, this can affect your self-esteem and mental health. • You may become lonely Feeling more tired may cause you to skip on going out and other social activities, meaning you might see less people. Becoming isolated can lead to mental health problems.

• Your mood might be lower Sleep deprivation (lack of sleep) may impact your mood and energy level. Regular poor sleep could impact your mood negatively in diverse ways which could increase negative thinking cycles. Some Trivia • • • • • • • • • • •

12% of people dream in black and white 2/3 of a cat’s life is spent sleeping Humans spend 1/3 of their life sleeping The record for the longest period without sleep is 11 days It’s not uncommon for deaf people to use sign language in their sleep The sensation of falling when half asleep and jerking yourself awake is called ‘hypnic jerks’ It’s thought that up to 15% of the population are sleepwalkers Sleep deprivation will kill you more quickly than food deprivation Those born blind experience dreams involving things such as emotion, sound and smell rather than sight Within 5 minutes of waking up, 50% of your dream is forgotten Pain tolerance is reduced by sleep deprivation High income earners ($65 – $75,000) get the best sleep(sleepfoundation.org).

Wishing you all good mental well-being, Cheers Veronica

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A TIME TO REMEMBER When members of the Police Service commence their shift, they do so with the expectation that they may be called upon to deal with a variety of situations within the next few hours and that one or more of those situations may involve danger to both the community and themselves. That knowledge, however, did not prevent Toowoomba Police Officer Senior Constable Brett Forte from doing his best when called upon to attend a high-risk situation on May 29th, 2018.

After being advised of the situation, Senior Constable Forte and his partner left the Toowoomba Police Station and proceeded to the scene of the dangerous incident in the Helidon area which was to result in the brave Senior Constable losing his life in the hours to come. We all should be very thankful that officers such as Senior Constable Forte are prepared to dedicate their lives to serving the community and

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protect us from danger and we should also hope that these brave men and women are able to return to their families at the end of their shift. On May 29th this year at 1.40 pm, twelve months on from the tragic events at Helidon, officers from Bribie Island Police Station participated in a small ceremony to mark the anniversary of Senior Constable Forte’s death and to pay tribute to the courageous officer. Police Officers Rick Diaz, Chris Bird, Phil Wallace, Nicole Diegan and Michael Hamilton joined with Lisa Monteiro, Phil Robson and Stephen Collins assembled at the front of the Bribie Island Police Station as Bribie Station Acting OIC, Acting Senior Sergeant Peter Thompson recited the Police Ode and then all present observed forty seconds silence. This was referred to as “Forty Seconds for Fortey.”

Acting Senior Sergeant Peter Thompson reading the Police Ode while Police Officers Rick Diaz, Chris Bird, Phil Wallace, Nicole Diegon, Michael Hamilton, Lisa Monteiro, Phil Robson and Stephen Collins pause to remember Senior Constable Brett Andrew Forte In writing this article, I wish not only to pay tribute to Senior Constable Brett Andrew Forte but to assist in creating awareness of the ongoing commitment to the community that is demonstrated each day by the members of the Queensland Police Service. THE POLICE ODE As the sun surely sets Dawn will see it arise

For service above self Demands its own prize You have fought the good fight Life’s race has been run And peace your reward for eternity begun And we that are left shall never forget Rest in peace friend and colleague For the sun has now set We will remember Senior Constable Brett Andrew Forte

MAY CRIME REPORT

Bribie Island Police are encouraging motorists to ensure they secure their vehicles in an effort to prevent opportunistic property crime and car thefts in the Bribie Island, Sandstone Point and Ningi areas.

Please note that the following report only lists the results of police operations for a selected period during May.

The Lock it or Lose it campaign aims to educate and remind members of the community and visitors to secure their homes and lock their vehicles and remove any valuables before leaving their car unattended.

A 14-year-old Banksia child was charged with Break and Enter and stealing at Bongaree. He appeared at Children’s Caboolture Magistrates Court

The campaign aims at educating people to not leave valuable items in the car if they are leaving it unattended, or at least keep the items out of sight to discourage property theft. Police continue to discover vehicles that have been left unattended with windows down, keys in the ignition, spare car keys in the vehicle and valuables in plain view. For more details on crime prevention security tips, go to www.police.qld.gov.au and follow the links to Crime Prevention or Bribie Island Police on (07) 3410 9222 Police attended to domestic violence matters during the month which involved the alleged contravention of protection order conditions and other matters. If you or someone you know is living with domestic violence, help is available. Please contact the station (07) 3010 9222 for more information. Always ring Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Traffic enforcement continued to be regular part of station activities during the month with a number of infringement notices issued, mainly for speeding and officers also conducted a number of Random Breath Tests.

Several people were arrested and charged with a range of offences including:

A 68-year-old Banksia Beach man was charged with Did drive over general alcohol limit but not over the middle alcohol limit in Banksia Beach. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 14. Police executed a search warrant at a residence situated in Bellara, a 51-year-old in Bellara was charged with possessing dangerous drugs, possess drug utensils, and fail dispose needle. A 42-year-old male was also charged with 2 possessing dangerous drugs, produce dangerous drug, possess drug utensils and possess property. A 40-year-old female was also charged with possessing dangerous drugs at Bellara. They will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 7. A 34-year-old male from Caboolture returned a positive drug saliva test whilst driving at Bongaree. Police are awaiting confirmation of laboratory test. A 22-year-old female from Bongaree was charged with Drive without due care and unlicensed at Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 7. A 39-year-old man from Bellara was charged with 2 possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree. He will appear at

Caboolture Magistrates Court

A 34-year-old male from Griffin was issued an infringement notice for Public Nuisance – Disorderly Behaviour at Woorim. A 36-year-old female from Bellara was charged with driving unlicensed driving at Bongaree. The registration plates attached to the vehicle were confiscated for 90 days.She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 7. A 69-year-old male from Woorim returned a positive drug saliva test whilst driving at Bongaree. Police are awaiting confirmation of laboratory t A 22-year-old man from overseas was drug diverted for possessing dangerous drugs at Bongaree, Red Beach. A 27-year-old man from Sandstone Point was drug diverted for possessing dangerous drugs at Sandstone Point. A 37-year-old male from Bellara returned

a positive drug saliva test whilst driving at Bongaree. Police are awaiting confirmation of laboratory test. A 51-year-old female from Bongaree was charged with Public Nuisance in Bongaree. She will appear at Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 19. 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. * Due to circumstances beyond The Bribie Islander's control, not all the crime report incidents have been recorded.

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We made it! hindered by the loss of balance through his sight and hearing loss, not being able to judge steps etc… Richard said it was ok as it only had half a dozen steps… Ok ….here comes in our language challenge – one of the few challenges in our relationship…

Meanwhile, my Dad had the challenge to put up his ‘extra simple’ tent, which of course was never very logical or simple as they advertise on the box….

MISSION BEACH EPISODE 8 By Sabine Von Graz

Hi there, here is just a quick rehash in case you have missed the first episodes from ‘The Bribie Islander’. My short stories are all about our family, Richard my hubby, Ginger our daughter and myself, going on a 15 month trip of misadventure in a “big rig” around Australia, on a mission to find the place to call home. On arrival at Mission beach, we were so excited by all those empty caravan spaces and chose a site right next to the rainforest just to be told by the office staff that this site is not for big rigs as it is impossible to get anything more than a backpackers van into it… However Richard, with the help of the ‘not so busy onsite manager’, got in first up and parked the rig perfectly next to the slab! Unhitching, however, did not go without a hitch! The electric legs, which lift the caravan off the car so it can be unhitched, and then lowers the van back down to an even level, (so I don’t roll off the bed) ….stopped working!!!! This meant that Richard had to crank up and down the 4.5 ton rig by hand with a crank handle! Being Friday, he was ringing around frantically to find an Auto electrician, or just any electrician willing to help us out – but no luck… looks like more muscle work for hubby!

He was in desperate need of a hand however Richard started to be swamped by work-related phone calls and Ginger got bitten again all over by Midges and needed some Soov.. This meant I was troubleshooting between, car, tent, cables, hoses and Ginger but we still managed to set up by the time the midday heat was upon us. With a big sigh of relief to see the car unhitched, I dived into that great ‘warm’ pool followed by a swim in the net on the beach! Mission beach is very wide, with part of its sand being as soft as icing sugar and running parallel to it, behind palm trees, is a row of alternative, vibrant and relaxed bars, restaurants and shops. Actually …Mission Beach reminds Richard of the TV show ‘Death in Paradise’ playing in the Caribbean.

Way to the beach

I understood Richard said…. The path only had half a dozen steps… when he actually said …the path was half steps….do I need to say more… But never you mind!!!...blind, deaf and tree challenged, we rode, pulled and dragged our bikes successfully through the forest !!! Ginger and Opa got a medal in staying upright and I got a certificate in keeping my firecracker temper in check. As for Richard…. He was told off…poor, poor Richard…

The set up

And while we were posing with a big grin on our bikes to show we made it with ease…hahaha, I was thinking, give me those smooth Bribie bike paths any time. Although this is the end of this episode, I hope you can join me in the next edition of ‘The Bribie Islander’, when we head to Rolling Stone on the ‘The Long Way Round to Bribie’! Deorative street tiles

Part of my logo tries to capture that feeling of the old sofa being left on the beach under a couple of palm trees…. all framed by a design found in a floor tile, of a round circle with part of it being drawn in full on the bottom and dotted on the top reminding me of sunrise and sunset. Lots of those tiles can be found around Mission Beach, inspiring my own white Kangaroo tile design, which I used as a backdrop to the logo. Apart from the walks with tiles, there is also a walking path leading on the waters edge over small wooden bridges and through mangroves to a jetty. Richard went to check it out to make sure it was ok for bikes and for Ginger's riding skills, with her attraction to trees…and Opa’s riding skills, which are

Swimming in the net at Mission Beach

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While spending so much time fishing and boating most of us crazy fisherman/ fisherwomen understand the reasons why. Once you get hooked on the whole fishing, camping and boating lifestyle you will be generally hooked for life. With so many beautiful eating species of fish, crab and prawn, and not to mention the absolutely beautiful spots and locations around Bribie Island, its no wonder why fishing, camping and boating has really become so popular over the last ten year's or so. Over the next few months, the mozzies and midges will disappear, making it a great time to camp a couple of days up the passage or the ocean beach. Firepits have been placed in the ocean beach campsites over the last year making it a somewhat better place to camp now because of it. There's nothing better than a nice campfire on a winters night up the beach. Fires are great to cook on, they act as a light and heater, are great at keeping mozzies and bities away from the camp and the good old fire is basically the outback tv. Always check campsite availability and book permits well in advance if you are planning a camping trip. The fishing around Bribie has been really good once again and in reality, every day and every month of the year will generally fish well. As the seasons come and go some species move in and others move out, but more than often they will hang around the entire year and will feed throughout the day or night. Knowing where, when, which certain rigs to use, the tackle, techniques and bait selection will be important to ensure you catch a few. In the passage, the flattys have been caught throughout and there has been great numbers and size fish around. Plastics

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and hardbodies producing great results. Pillies, live baits and prawns working well for the baits. Bream have been thick of late and should really start to pick up over the next month. Try the bridge pylons, oyster leases, up the creeks on the deep rocky bends and also the 112's. The squire have also moved into the passage with good numbers getting taken. Try the bridge, ripples,112's and any deep rocky ledge throughout the passage. Still, a few good summer whiting, try the mouths of the creeks on live worms and yabbies. Jewies on live baits around the bridge,112's and the Bongaree ledge. The longtails and mack tuna have been smashing the bait schools off Woorim Beach and in the bay although have been very spooky to catch.

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No one around at the southern tip of Moreton

Offshore the fishing has been good also with all the local systems holding good quality and a variety of species. Over the next month or so should see the first of the humpback whales travelling up the east coast, which means water temperatures should start to drop off a lot also. This will really start to fire up the snapper and pearlies in close. Caloundra wide, deep tempest, the containers and the 60 -90m ground east of Flinders and Hutchies a great spot to look for both species. This is also a great time to target the big bay snapper. Fresh squid, tailor, diver whiting, tuna and big pillies make great baits for the big 10kg plus models. The bigger the baits the better. The wrecks, artificials and the ledges throughout the bay are generally where we target these prized trophy snapper. So grab the rods and camping gear and get out and enjoy this lovely part of the year. And don't destroy what you come to enjoy. Well yet again another months gone by. We have had pretty reasonable weather throughout the month of May, with a few days of strong south to south easterlies in between the relatively calm periods. Over Huge sweetlip have been on the chew

Still some quality muddies around

Mixed bag from off the cape

the next couple of months, we are more likely to see slow-moving weather systems bringing us hopefully high-pressure systems with no wind and calm conditions. But as we all know this isn't always the case knowing what certain weather patterns are coming and planning your offshore trips around the good weather is generally the best way to have a safe and comfortable trip. When heading out offshore always make sure all GPS, flares, life jackets and all other safety equipment is up to date and working correctly. Always check your battery system and wiring to make sure batteries are fully charged and wiring hasn't been damaged. Check fuel lines,primer bulbs and steering system for any damage. Also log into Bribie Island

Marine Rescue or Redcliffe Coastguard with your trip particulars, people on board and destination etc. Know your fish species, bag limits and any marine park green zones. Looking after your catch the right way will ensure when you get home from your trip,all your fish will be in great condition. The best way is to have a nice clean esky full of an ice and seawater slurry. Fresh fish in an icy cold saltwater slurry will last up to 3 days or longer. Generally we fillet fish up the next day after the trip. You can also brain spike or bleed the fish which can also make your catch taste better. While you don't necessarily need to bleed all species I find that bleeding all fish is the best bet. Once again its personal preference.

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preparing and sizing photos for our monthly competition. The PSQ Photography Convention was held this year in Emerald over the May long weekend. Gordon, Val and Marj made the trip and were rewarded with excellent speakers and workshops at a very well run event. Steve Parish was just one of the wall to wall presenters who spoke on Nature Photography and a Creative Life Purpose. Other presentations were on Photographing Animals Indoors, Recording History, Entering Competitions, Timelapse and Video Photography, Understanding Pictures, “Birth” a New Photography Genre, Family Portraiture and Documentary Photography. At night dinners and social events were arranged.

Ron Le Huray: Bush Monster “Shapes” was the theme for the month and was won by Richard Speer with his waterlily shot “Lily Shadow”

The judging was done remotely by Sue Gordon who was unable to attend the meeting.

Adrian Lowe was Alain Chardon our guest speaker won the PI who gave us an Monochrome with informative talk his snap of Ron on the SMARTS titled “Lonely”. approach to Alain also took photography. As out the Open he will be our Colour Print with judge for next his lovely sunset month he also photo “Peaceful” gave us some which also was useful tips on what judged Photo of Richard and Angelia at Work-Photoshoot he will be looking the Month. Ron Woorim for in our photos. Le Huray was Several of our the winner of the Monochrome Print with members have been to his photography “Bush Monster” and John Cupper won the workshops, while others have joined his PI Open Colour with “Winning the Fight for photography group at U3A. Life”. Gordon conducted a presentation on

John Cupper: Winning the Fight for Life

Our club location shoot was held at Rotary Park, Woorim. It was a beautiful sunny day and some members arrived early and had their breakfast overlooking the beach. There was a good turn up and participants enjoyed several hours photographing the scenery, flora and wildlife. This was followed by morning tea in the park. A slideshow of selected images will be shown at the next meeting.

Richard Speer: Lilly Shadow

Photography tip for the month:-When photographing people, animals or birds it is important to capture the catchlights in the eyes. Catchlights are reflections of light on the surface of the eye and add life to the photograph. The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New Members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850.

Alain Chardon: Peacefu: Photo of the Month

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As July begins, although the World Cup is in full swing, my focus is being drawn to teams of a different nature. Above our heads, just days before it is partially eclipsed, the Sun moves into position to complete the final, in a series, of Water Grand Trines involving Jupiter and Neptune. Meanwhile, Venus, Saturn and Uranus are uniting in their own Grand Trine of Earth signs. But these formations aren't in competition. And towards the end of the month a total lunar eclipse, conjunct Mars, suggests we may have to change our perception of winning. There can be victory through harmony. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Recently I've had a writing room installed in my back garden. It's only a glorified wooden shed, but to make it homely the builder has put 'brick slips' - panels of exposed brickwork on to the wooden walls. This reminded me to ask you how your crash helmet is holding up? There's an element, with Mars moving backwards across the sky, of you feeling as if you're bashing your head against a brick wall. With two Grand Trines to soften the impact, though, certain barriers won't be as impenetrable as they first appear to be this month. To make July magical for you, call your LATEST forecast now: 1900 959 005. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) When everything's up in the air, what's the use in searching for a method to the madness? Since we can't understand the chaotic nature of the universe, we settle for finding safe havens in the structures that govern our lives. As long as we can exercise control over our own private corners of the world, we don't have to worry about the whirling craziness that lies just outside the door. But it's from out there that the magic happens. If you're not seeing any results from following the rules, this month, it's time to colour outside the lines. The total Lunar Eclipse makes July a powerful month. Call 1900 959 005. GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) Few religions or sects invoke their particular spirituality in silence. Even Quakers, famed for

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'Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate' said JFK in his 1961 inaugural address. His words were certainly put to the test during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Although the stakes aren't as high, the partial Solar Eclipse in Cancer this month brings a chance to renegotiate the balance of power in your relationships. But it's also a moment to experiment with how you want your relationships to be. Find the freedom to let go of any fixed ideas and you'll receive far more than you bargained for. The total Lunar Eclipse makes July a powerful month. Call 1900 959 005. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Venus leaves your sign in July, but it's the Sun's annual visit to your sign that will steal the limelight. The Sun will be at the centre of your attention but there are also magical eclipses to enjoy. The Solar Eclipse will help you take a fresh approach towards bringing an important dream into your reality. You'll make a discovery that that will help you explore an emotional investment. But it's the Lunar Eclipse that brings about the change you seek. Be passionate, be confident and you'll be delightfully surprised by the end of the month. To make July magical for you, call your LATEST forecast now: 1900 959 005. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) July is full of good news for Virgos. Venus enters your sign and forms a wonderful Grand Trine, while the Eclipses represent golden moments of opportunity. Although I can't promise an end to all your troubles, the planets suggest that there will be more intuitive understanding, heightened perception, greater self worth and more love

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To make July magical for you, call your LATEST forecast now: 1900 959 005. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) When you're doing a rigidly systematic job or tackling a question that emerges from a specific set of procedures, it's imperative to understand what you're doing or you won't succeed. Conversely, when it comes to imagination and emotions, a rigid set of beliefs is often all that's needed to close down inspiration. You won't always make the discoveries you expect to make - but that doesn't mean they're not the ones you've been searching for! Keep an open mind and your quest will see success before the month is out. The total Lunar Eclipse makes July a powerful month. Call 1900 959 005. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Will you be up or down? Successful or not? These aren't easy questions to answer this month. With retrograde Mars in your sign and Venus in a Grand Trine with both your rulers, your situation is both delicate and commanding. Your emotions are being tossed about like a fishing boat on high seas. The ups and downs might even make you feel a little seasick. But it's better to be sensitive to turbulence than oblivious to all around you. This is a time of unusual magic and possibility. Eventually, unease will turn to joy and fascination. To make July magical for you, call your LATEST forecast now: 1900 959 005. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Have you ever been lost and started down one path, only to backtrack and take another… then wonder if the first path was the right one all along? When you can't find your way, you can ask for directions, look for road signs or open up Google Maps. In other areas of life, though, the answer isn't always as easy to find. As your ruler Jupiter turns direct this month remember that second-guessing will get you nowhere fast. As Venus moves opposite your sign, just take one step forward. Then another. You'll be amazed where you end up. The total Lunar Eclipse makes July a powerful month. Call 1900 959 005.

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JUNE COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR If you would like your events listed on this calendar, please submit via email to: thebribieislander@gmail.com - on or before the Last Friday of the month.

EVERY MONDAY for 6 weeks from 5th February to 12th March from 1pm to 3 pm Loss and Grief Support … Suffering from a loss and the grief that that brings? Learn about coping in a “Seasons” Loss and Grief Support Group. Enquirers to Margaret on 5497 6978.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY - Seniors Social Coffee: Meet at Coffee Club 10am, Coffee & Chat. Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month.

EVERY MONDAY - I.D. Recovery - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH - Banksia Garden Club meetings, 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. All welcome. Phone Desley 3408 8470. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH - The Bribie Island Vietnam Veterans Association Meets at The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree, 9.00am. Phone 3408 0405 Office. Pensions/Welfare 3408 1280.

EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY- 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 EVERY MONDAY JANUARY. BEACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB. Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4 includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. Ph 0414088358 MONDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY - 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 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY - Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6.30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Robert on 0407 258 569. EVERY MONDAY - Multicultural English. Every Monday 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. Ph. 3408 8440 EVERY MONDAY - 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 4TH MONDAY - Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start. Phone Coral 3408 6152 EVERY 4TH MONDAY - 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. FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc meets in the RSL's Anzac Room at 9:15 a.m. July's guest speaker, BIEPA's Diane Oxenford, will give a talk on turtle protection on Bribie Island and the recent hatching season. The club's next outing is a Christmas in July Luncheon at the Caloundra RSL. Visitors welcome. Details Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792). EVERY TUESDAY OF THE MONTH - Girl Guides: Meet every Tuesday. For more information contact Yvette 0413 043 659. EVERY TUESDAY- Bribie Island Healthy Slimmers Fellowship support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. Phone Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008. EVERY TUESDAY - Meditation at Bribie Arts Centre Labyrinth Sunderland Drive, 7 am. Contact Joyce 0439 329 334. EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY - Bribie Toastmasters meet on the first and third Tuesday nights at 7.00 in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit. EVERY 2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH – The Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage meets in the RSL’s ANZAC Room at 0915 for 0930. For more info call Gerry on 5497 6580. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS BRIBIE ISLAND RECOVERY GROUP RECOVERY I.D. MEETING Monday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st, Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. BOOK STUDY MEETING Thursday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. WOORIM PROMISES MEETING ON THE BEACH Sunday - 7.30am - Rotary Park, Woorim

Beach. Access Area no.3, North St, Woorim. No dogs permitted on beach, BYO chair. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT GLENN 0410 435 867 OPEN I.D. MEETING (previously known as the Banksia Beach Friday Night Meeting) Saturday - I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island Baptist Church. 7 to 9 Cotterill ave, Bongaree, cnr of Cotterill and Bestman FOR MORE INFO CONTACT JAIME 0438 622 545

EVERY TUESDAY & SATURDAY - Pam's Free Tai Chi And Meditation Group - Meet Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m. Beginners Welcome.

EVERY 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY - Craft Group, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. 0417 067 992. EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY - Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm - 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday each month. (14th & 28th January) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue EVERY 4TH WEDNESDAY - Bribie Island Garden Club meetings at the RSL Auditorium 9am for 9.30 start. Enquires Lee 3408 6058 EVERY 4TH WEDNESDAY - Bribie Is Over 50’s Travel Club meets 10am 4th Wed of the month at Bribie Is Bowls Club. All welcome. Call John 34086365. EVERY WEDNESDAY - Baby Rhyme Time: Every Wednesday, 10am @ Bribie Library. EVERY THURSDAY - 12 by 12, Living Sober meeting - 7.30pm - Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. Contact Glenn 0410 435 867 EVERY THURSDAY - Bribie Island Handcraft Club, 8am - 11am Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft. For information phone Stacey 0438 001 297. EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY - Pumicestone Ukulele: 4pm - 5.30pm. 2nd & 4th Friday each month. (14th & 28th January) Recreation Hall (U3A building). 156 First Avenue EVERY 2ND & 4TH FRIDAY - Market Stall.: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall.Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church every 2nd & 4th Friday. FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY 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. EVERY SATURDAY - Bribie Open I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island Baptist Church, 7 to 9 Cotterill ave, Bongaree. Contact Jaime 0438 622 545. EVERY 2ND SUNDAY - Country Links hold their monthly concert on the second Sunday of each month commencing 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. For further information contact Janice 0403-481-943. EVERY 3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH - Train Rides. Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree. EVERY LAST SUNDAY - Bribie Celtic Fiddlers, 10am to Noon "Vibe Markets" @ Community Arts Centre. Regular rehearsals, keen musicians welcome. Ross 0490 015 353. SUNDAY - Woorim Promises - 7:30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach Access Area no.3 North st, Woorim - BYO chair. EVERY SUNDAY, MONDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY - Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie four times a week. See Community Notices for details. DONATE A BOOK APPEAL: Help make a difference to a child with the gift of a book. Place a new book or gold coin donation in the collection box at any Library. TUESDAY, 15 JUNE 2018 – The Probus Club of Bribie Island Inc next outing is a breakfast presentation at the Bribie Island VMR. Visitors welcome. Details - Mark Sunter 3408 4145 or Ursula Maffey 3410 0792. MONDAY 22 JUNE 2018 - Bribie Island National Seniors meets at the Bribie Island RSL Function room 9 a.m. for 9.30 am start. Phone Coral 3408 6152. Delivered on the FIRST FRIDAY & SATURDAY of each month to all houses, businesses and our newspaper stands!

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Community Bank® in Beachmere. Guest Speaker: Representative of Bendigo Bank, Malcolm Frizzell Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. RSVP 7 June info@bcbsc.org – 0402 114 201 TUESDAY, 12 JUNE BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED 9am – Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, 0490 871 225 WEDNESDAY, 13 JUNE CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. EACHone welcome. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 TUESDAY, 19 JUNE BEACHMERE LIONESS, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome TUESDAY, 19 JUNE BANG SOCIAL – GUEST SPEAKER: SIMONE WILSON 6pm-8pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Come meet your State member for Pumicestone, RSVP 17 JUNE info@bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 WEDNESDAY, 20 JUNE BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone to attend 0417 781 562. THURSDAY, 21 JUNE BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave THURSDAY, 21 JUNE COFFEE WITH A COP, 10.30am at Beach Shak Café, Biggs Ave, Beachmere. (3rd Thur each month) WEDNESDAY, 27 JUNE CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. EACHone welcome. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 SUNDAY, 1 JULY CAR BOOT SALE, 7am–11am, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre Carpark, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang.org.au 0456 818 017 FRIDAY, 6 JULY LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, 12pm, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, $10 Meals & Drinks at your own expense. RSVP 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au

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Dear Editor, I wish to apologise to anyone who took offence by my actions during the 2017 ANZAC Day Parade. I am at a loss to understand why no one contacted me with their concerns then or in the following 12 months. My actions were not intended to offend, nor were they political. These flags are displayed in every Commonwealth building in Australia. I attend ANZAC Day services to honour Australian and New Zealand service personnel's sacrifices to give us the lifestyle we enjoy. I am a decendent of war veterans. And I further acknowledge the additional hardship faced by the indigenous servicemen that returned who could have a drink in a pub when in uniform but when they were in civies they were refused a drink due to the entrenched racism at the time. The good news is that some sympathetic Kiwis have given me a large New Zealand flag for next year to represent the NZ on ANZAC Day. I am pleased to see the R.S.L. has gone some way to encourage the Aboriginal community by supporting a local Aboriginal artist. But what of the children who got up early, put on their best clothes and were excited to take part in the parade in the vintage car as they had done so in previous years? What a memory for them. To be knocked back at the start and being told they couldn't have the flags and being photographed in the car by police as though we were terrorists. I thank many in the community who were also shocked at the treatment we received. The facts are my entry in this year's parade was accepted. The secretary was told my name and that I was entering a vintage car prior to the day. Then, without any advice to me, had SES and police enforce an order to stop my car from entering the Parade. I have spoken to the officer in charge of Bribie Island police. He stated this matter has to be sorted out before next year's

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parade. I have written to the R.S.L. to begin this process. Justin McCarthy, Banksia Beach Ex-member of the CMF, RSL Member Dear Editor, Enjoyed your article on the UCG for the Army. One thing that is not mentioned in any history on the mission is that the Troops were inserted and extracted by an integrated US/Australian Navy Helicopter Company. Myself and several other RAN aircrew were involved with this mission This unit was the 135 Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) which was totally integrated with the RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV). More on this unit can be found On the RAN Vietnam web pages. The RANHFV has also been recommended for the UCG. Cheers Ray Godfrey Dear Editor, I am old enough to have learned good grammar at school. I often cringe at some of the grammatical and punctuation mistakes in local papers. You will be happy to know that your paper is not one of the worst. However, I found two glaring punctuation mistakes in the last edition (Issue 17) of the Mini that have forced me to write to you. They are both in HUGE letters which makes them more obvious. On page 8 “It’s the PUG’s” and on page 11 “The Mini’s are here” both use an apostrophe s (‘s) for a plural. It should be PUGS and Minis. The apostrophe is used only to show that a letter has been left out (It’s for It is) or to show possession (as in Wright’s Fruit Barn). When there are a number of things (PUGS), there is no need for an apostrophe. End of lesson – but I’ll be watching closely next time! Cheers, Joy

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Dear Editor, I was so pleased with the article you put in the paper about Bribie Lodge No 520. and it was read by many people who enjoy your paper. The response from the article has been very positive. Denise Leth, Bribie Isalnd Dear Editor, Is it any wonder that pensioners should feel that their health is regarded by their Government both at a State Level and Federal. I am suffering from collapsed discs in my lower back (which give pain 24/7) even though I am four heavy-duty painkillers. I have been categorised as Cat 2 and have been waiting over 9 months to just see a specialist let alone have the corrective surgery. The Hospital seem insensitive to my calls when I enquire about when I will be seen and informing them that the pain is spreading down my leg and I am having times when my leg gives way without warning. I use a walking stick even in the house to get from one room to another including the toilet. I have considered putting a piece in the newspaper for a wealthy or rich person to donate the money to go private. I was able to go private 8 years ago but sadly do not have the money due to being scammed (that is another story). My biggest fear is that due to the delay I could end up with more damage to my spine and discs. Perhaps if we spent less sending aid to other countries (mean the ones where it is political rather than necessity) and used it for our own Citizens we may not have a third world Medical system I forward a copy of this to our PM for his attention. Regards, Farlie

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A farmer named Paddy had a car accident. He was hit by a truck owned by the Eversweet Company.

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In court, the Eversweet Company’s hot-shot solicitor was questioning Paddy.

A Scotsman walks into the Bank of England in Threadneedle Street, Central London and asks for the manager.

‘Didn’t you say to the police at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?’ asked the solicitor. Paddy responded: ‘Well, I’ll tell you what happened. I’d just loaded my fav’rit cow, Bessie, into da... ‘ ‘I didn’t ask for any details’, the solicitor interrupted. ‘Just answer the question. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine!’?’ Paddy said, ‘Well, I’d just got Bessie into da trailer and I was drivin’ down da road.... ‘ The solicitor interrupted again and said,’Your Honour, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the police on the scene that he was fine. Now several weeks after the accident, he is trying to sue my client. I believe he is a fraud. Please tell him to simply answer the question. ‘ By this time, the Judge was fairly interested in Paddy’s answer and said to the solicitor: ‘I’d like to hear what he has to say about his favourite cow, Bessie’. Paddy thanked the Judge and proceeded.’Well as I was saying, I had just loaded Bessie, my fav’rit cow, into de trailer and was drivin’ her down de road when this huge Eversweet truck and trailer came tundering tru a stop sign and hit me trailer right in da side. I was trown into one ditch and Bessie was trown into da udder. By Jaysus I was hurt, very bad like, and didn’t want to move. However, I could hear old Bessie moanin’ and groanin’. I knew she was in terrible pain just by her groans.

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He tells the manager that he is going to Australia on business for two weeks and needs to borrow £5,000. The manager tells him that the bank will need some form of security for the loan, so Hamish hands over the keys and documents of new Ferrari parked on the street in front of the bank. He produces the Log Book and everything checks out. The manager agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan. The bank’s General Manager and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Rough looking Scotsman for using a £120,000 Ferrari as collateral against a £5000 loan. An employee of the bank then drives the Ferrari into the bank’s underground garage and parks it there. Two weeks later, Hamish returns, Repays the £5,000 and the interest, Which comes to £15.41. The manager says, “Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow £5,000?” Hamish replies, “Where else in London can I park my car for two weeks for only £15.41 and expect it to be there when I return.”

Shortly after da accident, a policeman on a motorbike turned up. He could hear Bessie moanin’ and groanin’ too, so he went over to her. After he looked at her, and saw her condition, he took out his gun and shot her between the eyes. Den da policeman came across de road, gun still in hand, looked at me, and said,

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THE MULLET RUN It is the 3rd June on a cool windy day We are walking the bush track heading for the bay As our feet sink deep into the 4 wheel drive tracks Left by the mullet fisherman from the night on the track Up over the rise and onto the beach Moreton Island a wonderous treat The waves are white capping on a southwesterly wind The tern birds are bomb diving into the sea again The currents are like rapids as the tides make their way Around the southern point while the dog people play The wind is cutting and cold against our backs When all of a sudden the Petrel bird smacks The ocean water the wind and the waves The power of this bird is on display The Petrel bird hits the water and submerges herself I blink and in her claws it is a fish just for her shelf She aligns this fish in a vertical line Clutching a hold just to say this is mine She powers her wings and heads due north To that hungry family that always squawks Up on the beach are the fisherman’s swags The trucks and nets containers and bags Ready and waiting for the mullet to come A cold lonely night with a generators hum The terns and the petrels are letting them know But wait the dolphins are really the final show Assisting the Indigenous fisherman with their catch Driving the mullet in by slapping their backs Herding the mullet spawn in for the final slaughter Knowing full well that dinner is on order Nothing has changed from all those years ago The dolphins are there for the fisherman you know They swim up and down herding the mullet schools So the nets are full as the evening gets cool May June July is the time the mullet spawn So the fish are for everyone who do not eat prawns Landing that fish that is big and fat For the flesh or the roe or just the thrill of the catch Frying it in a pan on the wood fire camp With the chill of the winter and the wind creating a dance While the warmth of the fire heats the face The sounds of Moreton Bay are a magic place

TURTLE HEAVEN It's the month of April and I am walking along Woorim Beach The clouds are grey and the wind is at my feet The washed up kelp like mermaids lay glistening on the sand No birds or shells surround them just an empty beer can I glance at Moreton Island and can see the storm ahead Dark steel grey clouds hiding the suns head The sun rises above the clouds just to enhance the sea The water is clear and not much wave Just a perfect day for me I am past the Woorim Surf Club and look towards the south A group of people acting funny and looking about A small clutch of Loggerhead Turtles sitting by their nests The Turtle Lady assisting them from their treasure chest Three have died already attacked by the birds of prey A smile passes my face and I think what a way to start a day A passerby informs us there were more in the park Forty in the drain and some in the car park The storms clouds and the overcast night led them to foul play They need the moon and stars to guide them on their way The street lights directed them into the park at night A magnetic field enters their brain GPS without the hype So the sand on their flippers is a must you see Otherwise there will be less entering the sea At 17 yrs the female turtles will return to lay their eggs in the sand Nature is a wonderful thing but man has put that in a can Woorim Beach has no signs to let the tourists know Stop! Look! and Listen! No Stop Signs here you know 1000 hatchlings left our shores to swim to the Pacific Isles Fish birds jet skis and boats shorten their life by miles If you witness the struggle these little creatures make It leaves a lasting impression and makes you want to take An action to change of how we look after their block Turtle Season has arrived give them a chance to stop A bit of R&R on Bribie by the sea This little creature is so special for all the children to see

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THE BRIBIE ISLANDER

JUNE 2018 - ISSUE 47

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Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 26th April, 2018 to 24th May, 2018

Hole 14 G Burnham, Hole 16 R Gardiner, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot Y Swanson.

Single Stroke 26/4/2018 Div 1 Winner – K Tomlin 71, R UP – M McBride 72 NTP’s Hole 4 J Stafford, Hole 16 K Tomlin, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot C Price.

4 Person Aggregate Stableford 15/5/2018 Winners – L McDonald, A Mitchell & M Huxley 139 R UP – V Jones, M Pearce, V Hayes & M Barbeler 136 NTP’s Hole 4 R Harper, Hole 7 J Graham, Hole 14 K Wilson, Hole 16 J Umlauft, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot C McAlister.

Single Stableford 1/5/2018 Div 1 Winner – V Smith 41, R UP – D Benghamy 40 C/B Div 2 Winner – A Claxton 41, R UP – J Brooks 40 Div 3 Winner – N Aylott 46, R UP – H Croukamp 38 NTP’s Hole 4 K Tomlin, Hole 7 L Brooks, Hole 16 D Benghamy, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot B Chen. Stroke Monthly Medal Sponsor Woorim Pharmacy 3/5/2018 Div 1 Winner – L Urquhart 78, R UP – S Power 80, 2nd R UP S White 81 C/B NTP’s Hole 7L Buxton , Hole 16 R Gardiner. Div 2 Winner – W Robinson 74, R UP – M Huxley 75, 2nd R UP M Dickson 76 NTP’s Hole 14 S Ferrante. Div 3 Winner – V Miller 71, R UP – H Croukamp 73, 2nd R UP S Barry 75 NTP’s Hole 4 H Croukamp, Hole 14 H Croukamp, Hole 16 C Price. Single Stableford 8/5/2018 Winner – C Pronk 35 NTP’s Hole 4 D Benghamy, Hole 14 C Watson. Irish Team Stableford 10/5/2018 Winners - M Carruthers , K Highlands, A Rogers & J Dorhauer 90 R UP – D Croft, L Ball, K Tomlin & M Huxley 86 NTP’s Hole 4 S Weekes, Hole 7 F Boxsell,

Single Stroke 17/5/2018 Div 1 Winner – B Newcomb 75, R UP – J Graham 76 Div 2 Winner – M Carruthers 76, R UP – M Huxley 78 C/B Div 3 Winner – G Burnham 74, R UP – H Croukamp 75 C/B NTP’s Hole 4 J Stafford, Hole 7 J Malone, Hole 14 C Hancock, Hole 16 J Stafford, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot J Stafford 3 Person/3 Tee Aggregate Stableford 22/5/2018 Winners - S Weeks, M Stoddart & H McDonnell 94 C/B R UP – V Miller, A Claxton & H Creedy 94 NTP’s Hole 4 S Smith, Hole 7 L Buxton. Single Stableford 24/5/2018 Div 1 Winner – D Benghamy 37, R UP – L Ball 36 C/B Div 2 Winner – A Rogers 40, R UP – L Weatherley 38 Div 3 Winner – G Burnham 35, R UP – B De Graaf 33 NTP’s Hole 4 D Benghamy, Hole 7 V Jones, Hole 14 J Graham, Hole 16 L Ball, Hole 16 Div 3 2nd Shot J Westmoreland

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Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 18, 19 & 20 May 2018. Senior Men Division 3 – Round 6 (Catchup Game played 15 May) – Bribie Tigers vs Maleny FC - 1-1 draw for Bribie, goal scorer was Josh Rankin (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Andrew Horsfield. Senior Men Division 3 – Round 10 – Bribie Tigers vs Kawana FC - 1-7 loss for Bribie, goal scorer was Jordan Watt (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Nathan Reynolds. Senior Women Division 3 – Round 10 – Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC - 8-2 win for Bribie, goal scorers are Hannah Bulley (5), Jear Cochrane (1) and Louise Merrit (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Hannah Bulley. Over 35s (2) - Round 6 - Bribie Tigers vs Cooroora FC - 8-4 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Colm Hand (5), Adam Keast (1), Jens Pieck (1) and Steve Cassar (1). Bribie Player of the game is Colm Hand. Under 14 (2) – Round 7 – Bribie Tigers - BYE Under 14 (2) – Round 8 – Bribie Tigers vs Grammar Lions FC - 1-6 loss for Bribie. Goal Scorer was Wyatt O'Sullivan (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Jayden Crumblin. Under 13 (3) – Round 7 – Bribie Tigers vs Cooroora FC - 5-0 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Sam Godfrey (2) Kadyn Reavley (2) and Hamish Aldous (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Christian Smith. Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 25 & 26 May 2018. Senior Men Division 3 – Round 11 – Bribie Tigers vs Coolum FC - 0-13 loss for Bribie. Bribie Player of the Game is Josh Bailey. Senior Women Division 3 – did not play Over 35s (2) - Round 7 - Bribie Tigers vs Noosa Lions FC Blue - 2-3 loss for Bribie, goal scorers were Garry Brennan (1), and Jens Pieck (1). Bribie Player of the game is Garry Brennan. Under 14 (2) – Round 9 – Bribie Tigers vs Nambour Yandina FC - 4-3 win for Bribie. Goal Scorers were Wyatt O'Sullivan (2), Brandon Waugh (1) and Nicholas Greig (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Sam Gobbo. Under 13 (3) – Round 8 – Bribie Tigers vs Bee Gees FC - 1-2 loss for Bribie, goal scorers was Sam Godfrey (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Sam Godfrey.

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TIGERS GET ACTIVE AND GET WALKING

On Sunday 3 June Bribie Tigers is hosting a one-day event to try out the newest version of soccer to come out of the UK – Walking Soccer. This event is significant in its importance to the Bribie Island community. President John Aldous says it not only provides more opportunities for our players to get out on a field but it allows many more members of our community to become involved outside of our regular competition. Now you might be thinking that people walking around to play soccer is not that exciting. Well you’d be surprised at how good the games are, not to mention the skills required to play the game well, said John. Walking soccer is basically the same as normal soccer, just with no running and no tackling. While the fast-paced nature of soccer is not there, many believe that the walking aspect makes the game more technical, with a greater emphasis on passing accuracy and tactics, John says. The game is very popular because it is a great form of low impact exercise while allowing men and women the chance to play the game they love. Director of Football Jens Pieck says it doesn’t matter your age or fitness level, you can play walking soccer. We all know that being active is great for our health, so why wouldn’t you give it a go. Despite being low impact, after a game, your body will definitely know it has been in a match. That is why trying it in a one day format is a great way to start. If we have the interest from the community it is something that we are considering offering in a more ongoing way. This one-day event will see 10 adult teams play 4 games in a round robin competition. Games will take less than 30 minutes, with teams having five on-field players on smaller fields. Visitors and spectators are welcome. The first game will kick-off at 9am. Places are limited so get in quick. Team registrations close Wednesday 30 JUNE 2018. Go to the Bribie Tigers website for all the rules and registration – www.bribieislandfc.com.au

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