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ISSUE 86 | 26 APRIL 2019

Hail the Olympianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Return

In this Issue... Up Close with Life Flight The Story of Our Bridge The Art of Heroes

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A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN

We are now a few weeks into a Federal Election campaign – soon we as a community will be asked to make our decision and tell the Government which direction we’d like Australia to take. I’ve been pretty clear with what my priorities are – and that’s to stick up for the schools in our community, our health and Medicare services, as well as local jobs and apprenticeships.

Since the Liberals came into power in 2013 we’ve faced six disappointing Budgets, three Prime Ministers, and countless cuts to our local services. Time and time again the Liberals have sided with the top end of town instead of looking out for our community. Having lived in the region for 30 years I understand the importance of a Government that prioritises a fair go

for our area. That’s why I’m so proud to work hard as our community’s voice in Parliament – I’m sticking up for all of us.

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Delivering an Urgent Care Clinic for Bribie Island I know how important a Medicare-funded Urgent Care Clinic is for Bribie Island. It’s something that I’ve been working hard to deliver for our community for years now - and now it’s all finally paying off! Under a Shorten Labor Government, a huge $17 million investment will be made in our local area – boosting healthcare outcomes, reducing wait times, and preventing ambulances from having to spend time travelling to-and-from Caboolture Hospital. Since I first announced it alongside two of the project’s biggest supporters, Bill Shorten and State Health Minister Steven Miles, I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback from locals. My team and I have been out-andabout on Bribie, taking community consultation as to what services such a Clinic should provide, and where it should be located. We’re passing this feedback onto the State and Federal teams, so please have your say in Labor’s huge boost to our community’s healthcare.

Reducing power bills and protecting our environment Six years of Federal policy paralysis under the Liberals has seen power prices skyrocket all over Australia. Fortunately, Federal Labor has a plan to reduce power prices whilst also protecting our environment. People all over our community – from Bribie Island and Beachmere, to Ningi and Toorbul – have been taking the initiative to put solar panels on their homes and they’ve been experiencing the huge impact that this has on their electricity bills. Under a Shorten Labor Government, locals will also be able to benefit from $2,000 rebates on household batteries that store this solar power – allowing it to be used when the sun isn’t shining, or sold back to the grid at peak times. This policy is part of our comprehensive plan for energy which will be good for households, good for the economy, and good for the environment. Authorised by Susan Lamb MP, Australian Labor Party, Level 1, 69 King Street Caboolture Qld 4510.

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Each issue I will be highlighting a part of Labor’s positive plan for our community. I’m proud of our comprehensive suite of policies that sticks up for a fair go for locals.

Reversing the Liberal’s cuts to take-home pay

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that it feels like they haven’t got as much money in their pockets as they used to. And that’s because the cost-of-living has been rising steadily over the past few years while wage growth has become all but stagnant - your wage just doesn’t go as far anymore. What certainly doesn’t help is that the Liberals have gone ahead with cutting the take-home pay of up to 11,850 workers in our community by slashing their hard-earned penalty rates. This means that the people who serve us coffee for an Easter breakfast, or those who sell us groceries this Labour Day, all have to make do with less. With Labor, I’m proudly sticking up for a fair go for local workers. Within the first 100 days of a Shorten Labor Government, the Liberals out-of-touch and unfair cuts to penalty rates will be reversed. More money for local workers means more money in local economy.

Making sure that local workers get the first go at local jobs With my youngest son just having finished school, I’ve seen first-hand how hard it can be for kids - like him and his friends - to find decent, secure jobs in the local area. And that’s not for lack of trying either, some of his mates are dedicated hard-workers, they just need to find the opportunity. That’s why I’m so proud of the National Procurement Policy that will be implemented under a Shorten Labor Government. While over the past few years we’ve seen the misuse of temporary worker visas make it harder for local workers to get a fair go, Labor will make sure that local workers get the first chance at working on Commonwealth projects, and if you’re a Tradie, Labor will ensure your subcontractor pay is guaranteed on these projects. Projects like the $1.5 billion upgrade to the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway that will be delivered by a Shorten Labor Government. Not only will these projects get locals off the roads and back at home with their families sooner, but they’ll create jobs right here in our community.

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LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION

hy is it that people who outwardly appear to be less fortunate than ourselves can often end up being a total source of inspiration and admiration? Catching up with Timothy Gould, who is a Special Olympics gold medalist and the subject of our cover story, is a typical example of what I mean. On the face of it, you would think that someone born with Down Syndrome or indeed any other so-called disability would fill you with a sense of pity. This could not be further from the truth. When I first caught up with Timothy, I felt nothing but admiration and warmth for having had the pleasure of meeting this fine young man who has made more of his life than I dare say many of the people you and I collectively know. No doubt you have met people who let’s face it have had more than their fair

share of adversity. Many born with it and some due to accident or sickness. Yet somehow they manage to almost if not completely put us to shame when we view the way they look at life compared to ourselves. That is not to say that those individuals don’t feel pain or get depressed with their situation as we all do on occasions, but somehow they manage to find that inner strength that allows them to push through and deal with what’s in front of them. So if you are having a bad day through circumstances or poor health and need the inspiration and motivation to push through here’s a thought. Find yourself a quiet place, take a mirror, stare deeply into it and you might just discover that all the inspiration and motivation you need to push on is staring right back at you. It always was.

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ABOUT US in another twelve short months, those brave men and women who paid the ultimate price in defending Australia as well as fighting in foreign lands for other countries’ freedom.

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Hello Readers, Issue #86 sees Easter and the school holidays a fastfading memory. Did you have an enjoyable Easter break or did it flash by so quickly you cannot recall?

APRIL 26, 2019

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The Story of Our Bridge

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COVER STORY

Above: The famous Dale Marsh painting Left: Timothy - the boy in the painting Inset: Winners are grinners Timothy’s obviously proud mother Jennifer, tells us that he was just three years old when the painting was produced. He is now 27 years of age.

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Did you recognise the medal festooned young man on our front cover? No?

ell if you have driven across the Bribie Island bridge and glanced at the magnificent Dale Marsh mural billboard at

the Island’s roundabout then you have more than likely seen him for sure, possibly daily if you are a regular commuter. You see our cover story this issue focuses on that young man. His name is Timothy Gould and Timothy just happens to be that little boy you can see in the David Marsh artwork playing in the sand while the two girls leap off the dune.

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But this story is more than an “I wonder what became of...” moment. It is a story that shows how with the love, support and encouragement of his family and an outstanding personal drive and determination this young man has succeeded at the highest international level of his chosen sports. Because you see Timothy was born with Down Syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability and other physical and learning challenges. The disorder is also known as ‘trisomy 21’ as it is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It affects about one in every 700-900 babies.

“At the time the mural was painted there was a lot of issues in the media about prenatal chromosome testing for Down Syndrome and issue of abortion of pregnancies with positive testing,” said Jennifer. “Having Timothy in the mural showed that he just looked like any other three-year-old playing in the sand. He has been brought up like any young man being given every opportunity to achieve his personal goals.” Jennifer says that Timothy has demonstrated his ability and prowess in the sporting arena. “Timothy started to learn to swim as an eight-monthold baby and swimming continues to be a big part

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DON’T DRIVE BY - CALL IN FOR SUPER SPECIALS!! of his life today. He also started learning to play tennis as a seven-year-old,” she said. Jennifer tells us that he has been involved with Special Olympics since he was eight years old. She says this involvement with the organisation has given him the opportunity to try multiple sports. “He represented Australia at 16 at the World Summer Games 2007 in Shanghai, China for Tennis,” said Jennifer. This year Timothy represented Australia at the World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi in March. These Games were the biggest Humanitarian and sporting event in the world for 2019. The swimming was held at the Hamadan Sports Complex in Dubai. “He won Gold in the 4 x 100-metre freestyle relay, 4th in the 100-metre backstroke, 5th in 100-metre and 200-metre freestyle. On our arrival back in Australia, Timothy got the notification that he will represent Australia in the INAS Games that is being held in Brisbane in October this year,” said Jennifer. “Our family moved to Bribie Island in 1990. Timothy was born in 1991.

Biggest supporters He attended Primary school at Banksia Beach until grade five and then went to Caboolture East State school. He was enrolled at the Mueller College for his High School years.” Jennifer says the family lived in Bellara and had a business in Benabrow Ave called Island Video for five years before moving to Ningi in 1999 where they lived until 2015. “Timothy works as a groundsman at Arethusa College in Deception Bay five days a week. He has swim training three times a week and trains and plays tennis weekly, “ she said. According to Jennifer, Bribie is still a place Timothy and her family love to visit. “It is still one of our favourite places in the world. There are still several friends that live and work on the island that Timothy love s to catch up with,” she said. So the next time you are heading back to Bribie and cross the bridge, take another look at the Dale Marsh mural that greets you and now know that the little boy in the iconic painting who is playing in the sands on Bribie went on to become an Olympian doing, himself, his family and Australia proud.

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ANZAC DAY

LEST WE FORGET - WEARING THEIR NAMES WITH PRIDE Rotary and RSL Community Link Project

By Anne Matthews PR Director Bribie Rotary The Bribie Island contingent at the 2017 National Anzac Day March in Canberra 22 plaques and cards for WWI and WWII veterans from surrounding districts. As well as the plaques and Community Link cards the kit contained a laminated list of the veterans each school would research and a research guide.

t was 104 years ago (1915) that the first Anzacs landed at Gallipoli. The name ANZAC means Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The Gallipoli campaign was not a successful one. Nearly 9,000 Australians lost their lives, with 2,000 dying on the first day of the 8-month campaign. Gallipoli had a deep impact on Australians at home, and 25 April soon became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in war. The first Anzac Day commemorations were held 25 April 1916 and today we remember those who died in all wars since “the War to end all Wars.” On a lighter note – it is also the only day “two-up” can legally be played in public. Thanks to the dedication and commitment of new Bribie Rotarian, Robyn Harper, and George Franklin of Bribie Island RSL, the Rotary Club of Bribie Island is proud to be the first local group to join the Bribie Island RSL’s Community Link Project. The project is dedicated to keeping alive the names, memories and deeds of 12

departed Australian or Allied service veterans, no matter when or where they served or when they died. It does this by enabling people of all ages to attend remembrance services as the personal representative of the departed veteran. Bribie Rotary has paid for 37 local WWI and WWII veterans to be researched by Year 6 students at Bribie Island State School and Banksia Beach State School. Students are presented with a Representatives Link Card and Memorial Plaque which shows the basic service details of the departed veteran, including a coloured ribbon bar indicating the medals to which the veteran was entitled. These can be worn at Anzac and Remembrance Day Services. On 19 March 2019, Mrs Allison Lutton from Bribie Island State School was presented with a kit containing the plaques and cards for the 15 Bribie Island WWI and WWII veterans. Mrs Sue Mackay from Banksia Beach State School was then presented with the kit containing the

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Every second year, since 1997, the Bribie Island RSL Sub-branch has taken a group of students from the local schools to Canberra to attend the Dawn Service and march in the National Parade. I usually represent my grandfather who died at Gallipoli and my father who won the Military Cross in the Buna Sanananda campaign in WWII, at the Canberra service. I always make a point of going over to see the Bribie contingent who lead the parade. These students wear the RSL Community Link cards and the plaques of their own family members whom they have researched.

The Year My fellow 6 students Rotarian wore their and local plaques and historian, Community Barry Clark Link cards wrote a The memorial plaque at their marvellous showing the Service Details school’s article about for George Henry Boothe Anzac “Those Who Day services held on 24 Answered the Call” for Issue April 2019. Robyn Harper 51 of the Bribie Islander. represented Rotary at In this article, Barry told Banksia Beach State about the WWI and WWII School Anzac Service, our men and women from President John Oxenford Bribie Island, Toorbul and attended the Bribie Island Donnybrook who served State School Service and in our defence forces. our Youth Director, June These veterans have Sturges attended the High their names engraved on School. Rotary has been the Recognition plaques involved with the three in Bongaree and are schools and their very featured in the book “They special Anzac Day services Answered the Call” written for many years. by members of the Bribie Island Historical Society.

Allison Lutton BISS, George Franklin (RSL Community Link) and Rotarian Robyn Harper

Robyn Harper with Sue Mackay from BBSS To help me better understand the research the students would need to do, I selected one plaque from the RSL Community Link kits, which were so professionally prepared by George Franklin. Following my research in the Australian War Memorial and the Australian National Archives websites, I found that George Henry Boothe served in both WWI and WWII. His WWI Service number was 3616 and his occupation was stockman. His rank was Private. George enlisted 20 October 1916 and his address at this time was Coonamble, NSW. His date of Embarkation for England was 24 January 1917. He was a driver with the 4th Pioneer Battalion. He returned to Australia on 5 July 1919.

identity of both nations. But it wasn’t just the bravery of our soldiers that became legendary, it was also their unique brand of humour which kept them going while in the trenches. The dark humour and “shitstirring” was a defensive way of coping with horrors of war. An example of this humour from a book compiled in the Gallipoli trenches:

On 27 May 1940, aged 56, George again enlisted and his Service Number was Q187425. His address at enlistment was Toorbul, Queensland. George served in Brisbane and Gaythorne and was discharged on 4 November 1944. His daughter Kathleen Violet Boothe Q267346 also served in the Australian Army Medical Women’s Service in General Hospitals in Brisbane. Kathleen was only 18 years old at the time of her enlistment.

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So our Bribie students will help perpetuate the “Anzac legend” which is an important part of the

Sentry: Halt. Who goes there? Voice: Demak Patel, 614, Corporal, Ceylon Rifles Sentry: Pass friend. Sentry: Halt. Who goes there? Voice: Johnson, Otago Mounted Rifles, New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Sentry: Halt. Who goes there? Voice: What the F*** has it got to do with you? Sentry: Pass, Australian. This is such an incredible project and Bribie Rotary are very proud to be a part of an enduring program. More information about the project is available from Robyn Harper, robynlharper@ hotmail.com or myself, annematthews49@icloud. com. Or RSL Community Link’s George Franklin, on 0438 216 039.

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COMMUNITY from 10 am to 1 pm and for just $5 entry you can take part in the Cent Auction as well as enjoy a delicious morning tea. Seasons Bribie Island’s community manager Di Kemp says that the event last year was a big success and that she expects even larger numbers this year. “Last year was our first Cent Auction and we were pleasantly surprised at how many locals came along to join in the fun and have a bid for some great items,” says Mrs Kemp.

from the wide variety of products available.

“This year promises to be even bigger, with a greater range of items to bid on. Auction sheets of 20 will be available for just $1 and there will also be a raffle where there will be a 50” Ultra HD Smart TV up for grabs.”

The auction will take place on this Saturday, April 27

Seasons Aged Care Events Manager Val Smith says the

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easons Bribie Island is holding a Cent Auction, offering the opportunity for locals to pick up a bargain

community event has been designed to bring together the wider community with Seasons residents, offering a chance for young and old to socialise and have fun. “Our residents really look forward to having the fun come to them and joining in with the auction and enjoying the entertainment while socialising with family and friends,” says Mrs Smith. Interested visitors can also take a tour of the community and find out more about Seasons’ unique accommodation and care model. The Seasons Bribie Island Cent Auction will be held at Seasons Aged Care Bribie Island, 44-46 Melrose Ave Bellara, from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information, visit seasonsagedcare.com.au or phone 1300 732 766.

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t’s the one-off opportunity to spend a night under the stars with Hollywood superstars Hugh Jackman and Michelle Williams. The Greatest Showman is coming to Bribie Island on Saturday 4 May and Councillor for Division 1 Brooke Savige promises Brennan Park will be transformed into a starlight cinema. “Simply bring along a blanket, chair or take advantage of the deck chairs and bean bags available and enjoy the film,” she said. “There will be plenty of movie treats available from 5 pm including

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Rated PG, the film celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. To check out what else is coming up in your community visit the Moreton Bay Regional Council website or follow Council’s events page on Facebook. Bongaree Movie in the Park is presented by Moreton Bay Regional Council and supported by Division 1 Councillor Brooke Savige. Brennan Park is located at 1 S Esplanade, Bongaree.

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ccording to Altan Mehmet, owner of The Big Bun Bakery, for the past 26 years his family have been providing Bribie Island and its visitors with the best product they know how to make; and he says they are proud to now share a great new and up to date environment for everyone to enjoy. “It’s amazing how even a fresh coat of paint can liven things up and add a feeling of space to any

environment. Add to that better lighting, feature walls, digital menus as well as all new display cabinets and it feels like a modern inviting place to dine and share a coffee,” says Altan. “We’ve been working towards this for the last few months; in preparation for the quick turnaround which, with the help of friends and family, only took one day. With a few more special changes to come, we are not quite

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“We hope that this big change will allow us to continue doing what we love for many more years to come,” he said. You can check out for yourself the big changes to The Big Bun Bakery located at 3 / 33 Benabrow Ave, Bellara.

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he membership of the Bribie Masonic Lodge has always regarded ANZAC day with due reverence and conducted a service in honour of those who made the supreme sacrifice, apart from all their comrades who left these shores in Military service of Australia.

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The picture left of the “Vacant Chair” suitably adorned with The Australian Flag and Slouch hat formed the centrepiece of the Bribie Masonic Lodge’s tribute to the fallen at a moving ceremony at the Lodge’s April meeting.

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our residents have plenty of opportunities to be among friends, meet new people, get out and about and feel part of the community. We have regular bus outings to local clubs and shopping centres and we like to encourage family members to come along when there’s visiting entertainers and happy hours.” She said that meal times are an opportunity to bring all of our residents together to stimulate conversation and connection. “Our expertly trained Chefs prepare all meals onsite.

We cater to individual tastes and take dietary and cultural requirements into consideration when developing our menus,” the spokeswoman said. She said all McKenzie communities are purposebuilt to meet the needs of our residents. Whilst there are lots of activities each day - there is also

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and operated by the Corboy family, has had a home in Morayfield for almost four years, carving out a loyal following of customers from across Queensland. With savings of up to 50% on every day grocery lines why wouldn’t you make the visit?

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Golden Circle Factory Outlet, at 140 Morayfield Rd Morayfield and also at 200 Old Cleveland Rd Capalaba, is the largest grocery clearance outlet in Queensland and it sells many of your favourite brands. As well as an extensive range of Golden Circle and Heinz products, Golden Circle Factory Outlet also sells products from SPC, Cadbury, Coke, San Remo, Kellogg’s, Smith’s,

You don’t have to buy bulk to enjoy the savings. Items are sold in singles, multiples or carton lots. We sell grocery items, cleaning products, toiletries, ice creams, nuts, olives, spices and even toys! Many shoppers come with their neighbours or friends and maximise their purchasing power by sharing multiple or bulk purchases. You can keep up-to-date with the fortnightly specials via the GFCO Facebook page, or by signing up via the website (gcfo.com.au) to receive the specials by email. Don’t forget we also offer an extra 10% discount to all Pension and Seniors Card holders on the first Tuesday of every month.

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here is a phrase in life known as the Eureka moment or Aha moment when one has a sudden understanding of a previously incomprehensible problem or concept. I want you to imagine for one moment you are the owner of one of the nation’s largest family wineries and after studying a picture of a shepherd tending his flock of sheep somewhere in Greece come up with an idea that will revolutionise the Australian wine industry for the next forty years. In 1966 Mr Tom Angove of Angove Family Winemakers based in South Australia is looking at a shepherd with his animal skin wine pouch full of wine around his shoulders, which is there to satisfy his thirst with lunch and comes up with the idea to develop something that differed to the traditional bottle and cork. With this idea in mind, Mr Angove invented the first Australian Wine Cask which was a plastic bag holding 1 gallon (4.5 litres) of wine inside a cardboard box which he then patented. Bulk sales of wine had previously been in 2.25 litre glass flagons but once opened oxidised often before the flagon was emptied, however Mr Angove’s method of cutting a corner in the bottom of the bag in much the same way as the shepherd and sealing it with a special peg solved the oxidising problem but proved clumsy and in 1971 Wynn’s developed a tap and sales of casks took off. In the 1980’s every major wine company sold 4 or 5-litre casks with the average selling price being just over $1 per litre in the shops, however as the sales grew the quality could only be described as ordinary 26

however they introduced thousands of consumers to the pleasures of wine drinking. In the mid-1980’s Australia had developed a huge lake of surplus wine and many wine companies resorted to ‘dumping’ the premium wine excess in their casks, this was the best period in the life of this size of cask as the quality improved albeit at a loss to the wineries. Then to alleviate the oversupply problem South Australian Government started to pay vineyards to pull vines out and convert the land back to normal farming, a move that almost proved a disaster for the industry as within a few years the rest of the planet discovered Australian wines, especially Jacob’s Creek, and in the early 1990’s we had a severe shortage of fruit to fill the bottles, it was during this period some wineries resorted to bringing in wine from Chile to fill their casks! By selling casks to a style rather than using the correct fruit also led to regular wine drinkers losing their interest in Australian Riesling because although the cask was marked Riesling the fruit used, sultanas, made for an insipid drink which bore no resemblance to the beautiful crisp white wines in the bottles, however as a bonus the price of Australian Riesling has never fully recovered and today makes for great value, if you are having oysters or prawns this weekend grab a bottle from your liquor outlet, especially one from The Clare Valley, The Eden Valley, The Great Southern of Western Australia or perhaps a Leeuwin Estate from Margaret River and you won’t be disappointed, one of the great matches in food and wine.

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The wine cask in its heyday occupied huge amounts of the liquor store floors and it was not uncommon to see pallets from different vineyards, the most popular ones nationally being Kaiser Stuhl, Coolabah (known as “lady in the boat”) and Berri, but each state had their own favourites. The decline started when wineries decided that rather than producing huge volumes of wines just to sell for very little return it made more sense to concentrate on the bottle market and around this time ‘cleanskins’, or bottles without labels, started to appear on the shelves and offered a way to convert a four-litre cask selling for $5 into five 750 ml ‘cleanskin’ bottles selling for $15. In recent times several wineries such as Yalumba and De Bortoli have actually introduced two-litre casks containing better quality wine and selling for around $10 - $12 so Tom Angoves Eureka moment still survives. Actually ‘cleanskins’ had been around for years as wineries found it a convenient way to sell the remaining leftovers from the previous year’s vintage rather than invest in a short run of labels which would have been very expensive. Having no label meant they weren’t suitable for sale in the liquor store but only at the cellar door at the winery and in those days it was possible to pick up many a bargain. Of course, some smart individual, probably a liquor store owner looking at wines in a winery, saw an opportunity to sell an outstanding wine at a reduced price by discounting it without a label and bought the lot so the winery was happy and

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au a new market was born. Soon everyone was getting in on the bandwagon as wineries started to sell surplus stock to the stores without labels and it was so successful some wineries started to make wines for sale as ‘cleanskins’ so much so that in Melbourne, where the licencing laws are a bit more flexible than the punitive laws of Queensland, ‘cleanskin’ shops opened their doors. It is unlikely that any of the ‘cleanskin’ wines sold in most liquor stores are anything better than the old cask wines, unfortunately it is these wines that will eventually become responsible for an added cost to cheap wine in the form of a minimum floor price on wine based on the number of drinks per bottle, which will make the cheapest bottle of wine be around $11 with a four-litre cask at around $40. This was introduced into the Northern Territory in June and it is claimed that crime and drunken behaviour has already been reduced, time will tell on this one as it is still possible to order anything you want online and as usual it is also the responsible drinkers that also suffer, strangely it doesn’t affect beer because of the glasses per bottle so the breweries will be very happy, take my word that it will be only a matter of time. Online sales of wine have become extremely popular, but have been around for many years especially with consumers who live in out of the way places, and have made it very easy for anyone to access good wine and have it delivered to your door, often at very competitive prices. Sites

such as Cellarmasters (owned by Woolworths), Naked Wines, Vinomofo, Wines Selectors, Wines Direct, Laithwaite’s and Theonlinewineshop offer such a service, some even offer free delivery, if you have a computer and have access to the internet it is worth considering. Also traditional retailers such as Dan Murphy’s (Woolworths owned) and Vintage Cellars (Coles owned) also offer this service, I took advantage of a deal from Dan Murphy’s last week of 1 dozen McWilliam’s Hilltops 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon selling for $12 per bottle instead of $24 and the delivery cost was $6.50 for the case which I felt was good value, also Graysonline carry out wine auctions and it is possible to buy some very good wines at outstanding prices but it pays to know what you are looking for!

WINELANDER Mataro wines are described most challenging on record I see Joe at The Dock and as exceptional and are leading to lower yields. Dine at Spinnakers is Some of the region’s growers shaping up to be the 2019 opening a wine bar early standouts, no doubt the are reporting yields of some May, I have often thought shortages will be reflected in varieties, particularly the as the demographics of the prices. more sensitive ones, to be the Island continue to down as much as 30-40%, change this would be a Don’t forget if you need unfortunately this is what welcome addition to the help in selecting any wines happens when nature entertainment scene. With or suggestions for a special doesn’t play the game, views of the Marina, his event or anything to do however as usual there is a coffee bar next door and with wine please feel free silver lining as the quality he now owns the Ignite to email me on arlidge@ of the Shiraz and Cabernet restaurant on the other side bigpond.com.au. wines from The Barossa are this is a perfect spot for Cheers, Philip Arlidge described as having great a lazy afternoon lunch or arlidge@bigpond.com.au colour and intense flavours, relaxing dinner. I believe the whilst the Grenache and wine bar will also be serving Tapas which is a perfect accompaniment to wine, Basil Fawlty for those lucky enough to “I can see you know your wines, most of have visited Spain will know exactly what I mean! the guests who stay here wouldn’t know It was reported in the liquor trade magazine ‘Drinks Trade’ this week that if you are a fan of wines from Margaret River, The Clare Valley or The Barossa Valley the 2019 vintage has proved to be one of the

the difference between a Bordeaux and a Claret” Joan Collins

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BUSINESS NEWS Owner and therapist of Bribie Family Naturopath Clinic, Sheridan Blanchard Clinic will be open for business at Shop 8/9 Toorbul Street Bongaree. Owner and therapist of the practice Sheridan Blanchard who holds an Adv Diploma Nut, Bachelor of complementary medicine. Sheridan is a fully qualified and practising naturopath, covering a range of therapies and ailments.

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A credited member of the Australian Traditional medicine society, Sheridan has a great passion for helping her clients to regain health and balance in their lives. “I am an avid believer of the body’s innate ability to heal. Utilising timeproven and evidence-based naturopathic methods I aim to support this process of restoration,” said Sheridan. On meeting, Sheridan comes across as having a friendly, empathetic and non-judgmental nature which is perfectly suited to the naturopathic profession. She says her passion for naturopathy and her desire to better the lives of her friends, family and the community with her education is a strong driving force for her. “It is my goal not only to assist people in achieving their perfect state of health but to educate people and empower them

with the tools to live not only a healthy life but a life of happiness and longevity – the birthright of each and every one of us,” she enthuses! According to Sheridan, she aims to cut through all the confusing and conflicting information that is out there and deliver sound evidence-based advice tailored to the individual. Sheridan says her clinical points of difference include accurately determining patients’ health and appropriate treatment plans based on a careful acquisition of individual case history. Using pathology for in-depth testing and referring and communicating with doctors and specialists. She provides analysis of blood pathology, mixes custom blended herbal liquids from the herbal dispensary as well as providing clients with advice on natural treatments/supplements, specific food and diet knowledge/advice. “I am also constantly researching and learning about up to date information in the health care sector to ensure I provide the very best advice to my clients,” she said. You can contact Sheridan to make an appointment on 0468 479 144 or book online www. bribienaturopathclinic. com.au.

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to offset your borrowings plus interest. Equity release options include the Commonwealth Government Pension Loan Scheme (CGPLS) and a Reverse Mortgage. The CGPLS is quite restrictive. It is only available to top up your income to the amount of a full pension and not to draw a lump sum whereas a Reverse Mortgage lets you draw a lump sum and or a regular weekly income supplement. You may be able to apply for a CGPLS if you or your partner are of age pension age, own real estate in Australia that you use as security for the loan, your partner receives a rate of payment that is less than the maximum pension amount due to either the income or assets test and you meet the Age Pension resident rules. The amount you get each fortnight from the CGPLS can be up to the maximum rate of income support payment you qualify for. The total loan you can get depends on the equity you have in the property you offer as security, the equity that you want to keep in your property, your age or your partner’s age whoever is the younger. A CGPLS generally has lower interest

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charges than a Reverse Mortgage – currently 5.25% compound on the outstanding loan balance. You can repay the loan in part or full at any time. A reverse mortgage is, as the name implies, a loan that you don’t have to repay until you sell the property that you used as security for the loan. It may seem like an easy option to access money to lessen your money worries but a reverse mortgage it is not something to be entered into without properly understanding the long-term implications of the loan contract. With a normal mortgage, you have to make regular payments to at least cover interest charges whereas the interest charges accumulate with a reverse mortgage resulting in your equity in your home falling. Only a few financial institutions now offer reverse mortgages. They have generally fallen out of favour for a number of reasons. Reverse mortgage interest rates are typically about 1.5% higher than the normal home loan rate, currently about 6.5%, meaning the debt doubles in about 11 years. This is why the maximum loan is set at only 15% of the property value for someone aged 55

as they may live another 40 years. Most reverse mortgage loans are variable rate exposing borrowers to rising interest rates. Lenders are also concerned about behavioural issues such as cognitive decline, especially given the ages of many of the borrowers. Heirs to the estate see their asset being whittled away by interest and fees, and lenders worry about their rights being challenged. Beneficiaries to an estate could claim that their ageing parents did not understand what they were doing. So if your circumstances are such that you need a small amount each year to supplement your income, a lump sum to pay off a high interest credit card, a lump sum for home maintenance or renovations so you can stay in your home, funding for a critical medical expense or borrowing to secure aged care accommodation until you sell your home, a reverse mortgage may be appropriate. It may also be an option to consider rather than downsizing to free up cash. However, make sure you fully understand the implications of giving a lender some control over your most important asset. You also need to understand any potential adverse implications for your Centrelink payments. Check out moneysmart.gov. au for more information. Peter is a Registered Financial Counsellor at the Bribie Island Neighbourhood Centre. He can be contacted through the Centre on 3408 8440 or by Email at bincfc@ gmail.com. You can make contact if you are experiencing financial hardship or would like general information on financial matters. The service is free.

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A lot of people like to cook for their dogs but is it a good idea: 1. Cooking changes the protein’s molecular structure. Sometimes the change is so small that the digestive system doesn’t recognise it and absorbs the changed protein and then these molecules can trigger adverse reactions in the immune system and result in autoimmune diseases like arthritis and renal failure. Sometimes these molecules are carcinogens. 2. Cooking can destroy vitamins and enzymes.

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Vitamins are needed for normal growth and metabolism, and can change as other proteins. The hotter the cooking temperature, the worse the damage and loss of function or the vitamin or protein. Enzymes within the food, that are capable of digesting and releasing for absorption and almost the entire content of the meal, are destroyed by cooking. These enzymes must then be replaced by the animals own body stores, at the animal’s own energy expense. 3. Cooking also decreases digestibility. The dog’s body may not be able to utilise the nutrition in its cooked form. To continue next month.

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REGULAR FEATURE

LET IT FLOW By Nikita Chee

Hello, Dear Bribie Islanders, peace to you all!

ay this new season bring clarity and joy to each one of you on your daily walk. I’m trying to remain positive. Hope seems to flicker dimly in the far distance; it’s light struggling to reach me as the foggy, foggy… mucous, clouds around me. Yes, ‘The Mucous’. Like something out of a 1958 horror, “It Eats You Alive!” Well, it feels like it does anyway. To anyone else on this Island who has discovered their bodies have become temporary stations of viral colonisation: I feel you. It all began when a wild influenza virus (aka the enemy) deceived an unsuspecting cell in my body by disguising itself as an ally. It was a dire and yet innocent mistake on the cell’s part to let the enemy in. From there, the virus used the cell’s resources to reproduce and masses of the enemy virus’ spawned from the cell - thus the invasion began. Alarms resounded as the normal functioning of Nikita1.0 ceased and total quarantine was conducted to restrict enemy movement. It didn’t

take long before immunefighter T-cells and B-cells along with phagocytes landed to survey enemy infiltration. Immediately the soldiers got to work consuming the enemy at site and recording data in the case of a future attack. It’s been a testing time for the troops: some have fallen heroically in battle, others – have risen. Although this dark and dismal time has fallen upon the land, her ladyship, The Queen, declares undying faith in her loyal troops, grace over her deceived cells and confidence of victory for her people. “Unconquerable”, she shouts! To be continued… So now that you’re up to date with the (soon to be defeated!) jeopardy that is currently taking place in my body, let’s talk about… you. Yeah, you! “How are you doing? Good? Just good? Well, good is better than not good. What have you been up to lately? My lovely Islander, I think it’s time that you try something new. I’ve been surveying two different kinds of people in my life lately: those who give it a go and those who don’t. And I’ve also noticed that the people in my life that seem to be creative and have interesting skills got

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there, not because of an inner prodigy-like talent, but because they just thought why not and went out and tried. It’s time you go out and try something creative or a hobby that you’ve never thought you would be good at. I hear people say they wish they could be creative and have talent and compare themselves negatively to others. And then I see them do something amazing and skilful and shake my head in confusion. Often, becoming good at something new doesn’t include a whole lot of natural talent. Rather, a consistent belief that creativity lives within the very cells in your body and desires to be expressed in new ways. Just like the mucous, it has to come out. As well as you must have a willingness to start from the bottom and work your way up, which, I know, can make you feel vulnerable. Not to mention the impatience that settles in after the initial excitement! But that’s all part of it too. If you push past the impatient side of learning and really just dig in and immerse yourself into the process, you’ll begin to see the magic. Instead of focusing on accomplishment as your destination you’ll start being present in the journey. You’ll be content with your past, happy in the now and wistfully dreaming about the future without the

pressure of performance. Hard work and consistency does come into it, but let your hard work be fuelled by a steady and subtle passion for life and creativity. I encourage you today to think about yourself as a creative individual. You are ever-learning and you bring uniqueness into the world. So don’t limit yourself with your thoughts about who you are or what you can or can’t do. You’re more capable than you think. It’s coming into the cooler season now so it’s the perfect time to learn peaceful indoor activities like painting, knitting and other needle-work or whip up some new recipes. Or what about leather-working, photography or woodcraft. That’s cool! Or if you’re already good at those things, why not teach a friend or a struggling young person that a skill set includes: knowing what the perfect emoji to use in a sentence is, making two-minute-noodles and having a boss meme collection. We need help. Get into letter writing with a friend, or learn how to build a shed! Or learn to dance, or learn all the words to a 90’s rap song. Be random, be creative and have fun. Also, make sure you’re eating and sleeping well and don’t get cold while you’re out, please. I don’t want any of you getting a dose of this flu. Until next time, Nikita.

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CHARITY check the blackboard as you enter the shop, a lot of customers admit they deliveries in the afternoon. don’t read the board and have missed out on some We endeavour to meet excellent bargains. all our customer time

BUSY FINGERS By Sandra

e hope you all had a very enjoyable Easter Break with family and friends and for those that had vacationed with the kids on school holidays, we hope you managed to keep them fully occupied whilst enjoying your own downtime.

Leading up to Easter it was a very busy time for us and as such we could not satisfy all requests for Pick up, please be assured that we did as many as we could and hope to be back up to date as soon as possible. We usually do pick up jobs in the morning and purchase

frames but it is not always possible. So please give us as much notice as possible to meet your needs. Call 3408 1014 for assistance.

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Please remember our policy of NO SHOES NO ENTRY. This is a safety and insurance issue and a very serious one. Things can get broken, and even though they are swept up immediately, there is the chance of a piece of glass or china being missed. It is quite painful having glass embedded in your foot and for children, it is quite a stressful event. So please ensure that not only you have shoes on but also your children as you will be refused entry without them.

REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS AND DONATIONS 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. When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and also a current equipment quote, tell us a bit about your association/club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting. Please be aware we only deal with island associations and groups, not individuals. SUPPORT This community should be very proud of how we all support our island community in many different ways, including through the many donations you give to Busy Fingers which enable us to use the money raised to the community’s benefit. We also wish to thank the many business people who support us, this month I would like to mention our dear friend Ian of The Ink Shop 34086421 who continually looks after all our ink needs and offers much-needed advice when required. We also wish to thank the Team of the Bribie Islander for their continued support throughout the year. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

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NATURE short legs and tails and Juvenile at Bongaree Jetty looking a lot like bitterns in shape. On their wing feathers are lovely yellow patterns which are visible when seen up close. Their legs are yellow and there is also a yellow patch around the eyes. They are around 44 cm tall, 45-50 cm in length and weigh approximately 200g. Males are larger and a little brighter than females. When flying, they keep close to the ground with their necks tucked in and feet trailing behind. Striated Herons are solitary birds mostly feeding and roosting alone. Normally they are silent except if disturbed – BUTORIDES STRIATA on their nests. There are By Marj Webber two distinct morphs. The grey morph is the one we triated Herons are a juvenile standing on the are most likely to see in our common to Bribie Island sand at the water’s edge locality whereas the rufous and can be seen near near the Bongaree jetty. morph is mostly found in water, in mangroves and They are a reasonably Western Australia in and on mudflats. Just recently small, predominately grey around the Pilbara area. much to my surprise, I saw Heron of stocky build with

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In Australia, they are confined to a narrow coastal strip from near Carnarvon in Western Australia to the border of NSW and Victoria where they are found in mangroves, river mouths and mud flats. They are mostly sedentary, so they don’t move far from their normal territories. There are several other countries in the world where they have established themselves including PNG, Pacific Islands, Asia, Africa and North and South America. Food is obtained by stalking on the ground near water mainly at low tide. They creep up on their prey in a crouched position with head extended and tail flicking and when the victim is sighted it is pounced upon and eaten quickly. The main foods taken are crustaceans,

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Striated Heron molluscs and fish which are skewered with their sharp bills. Sometimes they sit on a low perch and swoop on their quarry from there. August to December is the most likely time for Herons to nest in our area. Solitary pairs build their nests in forks of Melaleuca, Mangrove or Casuarina trees in or near water. Nests are quite small, untidy, flimsy and made with sticks and twigs by both parents.

Three to four pale green eggs are laid and incubated for about 21-25 days by both parents that also tend to the young. Chicks do not remain in their nests for very long and soon venture forth onto the branches nearby growing their wing feathers and learning to fly. Sometimes two broods are produced in one season. Other names sometimes used are Mangrove Heron, Little Heron or Mangrove

Bittern. Striated Herons are sometimes confused with Little Bitterns. Little Bitterns have more chestnut and orange colourings. There are several names for a group of Herons e.g.: battery, hedge, scattering and pose. If threatened on the nest Striated Herons squawk loudly and remain in the area making loud clucking sounds in the hope the predator will be frightened

off. Young birds when alarmed will stretch out their necks with their bills pointing upwards. I do not know if this is an effective predator dissuasion. Manmade threats to the Heron and many other birds are the destruction of habitat and the introduction of feral cats. Conservation status is still secure even though the numbers are decreasing.

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NATURE In Breeding Plumage. of their body weight on each flight so it is important for them to be able to eat and rest without too much disturbance.

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hese smallish birds are close to my heart as every year they fly up to 11,000 km to the Arctic Circle to breed in the very short summer then fly

the same distance back to Moreton Bay again to spend our summer on the mud flats eating and resting and trying to gain enough weight to make the journey again. They lose up to 70%

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Recently I visited Toorbul at high tide to wish them a safe journey and to take photographs as they will be leaving soon on their annual trek. Many of the birds were in breeding plumage and some had already left. When they reach their nesting grounds there is very little time for them to lay their eggs and raise their chicks before it is time for them to return. Development along the flyway across Eastern Asia has made it very difficult for them to survive this arduous flight.

Increasing numbers do not make it. Little by little many of their nesting and feeding grounds in Moreton Bay are being developed as well. In a few weeks, most of them will be gone with only a very few remaining for the winter.

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I take it for granted for some it is a matter of life or death. For me it is my mantra within my head. I thank God that I did not succeed. Just breathe Just Breathe tattooed on my wrist. Permanent reminder. I do not take things for granted. I’m alive. Able to breathe on my own, my choice. Be yourself, be gentle and kind to myself. Love myself, and forgive myself. Just breathe In another time and in another place. Soft breeze on my cheek; an angel’s kiss. I hear the ocean; the waves have a song of their own. The gulls are soaring above me; they are free. Life is good. The kids are playing and laughing they are safe. Close my eyes and visualize and take control Just Breathe By Kerry Chapman

“BRIBIE IN THE WAR YEARS.”

Bribie featured in the war, in a most unusual way, They thought the “Japs” would come in here, So arrangements were all made. Apparently, MacArthur said, ”We can’t save all Australians”. Their men are fighting far away, I know, we’ll give them portions! Thus it was “the Brisbane Line” Was thought a good solution, It went from Bribie to the top, 44

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And south would stay Australian. But still, activity went on, two naval guns, Caloundra. Fort Bribie housed the ‘Yanks” and gear, and locals made them welcome. Soon the headlines did appear, “Japan strikes hard at bases, “ Nauru, Singapore, Hong Kong, Hawaii, then they landed in Malaya. And crippled “Yankee” bases. The Japanese planes bombed up north, they flattened Darwin down, Ninety-three enemy planes in all, First contact with our towns. Meanwhile, on Bribie, they heard it all, and knew that things were hazy, They built a hospital underground and waited for invasion. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea fell, and “Japs” came for our land, Just two hundred troops were stationed here, in mosquito-riddled sand. They called Bribie, “Fort Hell”. And couldn’t wait to leave, But locals did their washing and sewed things on their sleeves. They couldn’t walk along the beach. or swim in waters cool, They waited for the bombs to fall, to swim would be a fool. Finally, the threat was gone, And all the “Yanks” went home the forty locals left behind, Waited for loved -ones return. ‘Cause there were evacuations except the forty here But they played a part in history, which we can never share. by Lurline Thomson

REAL ACCOUNT FROM FRANK SIMPSON, COUNCILLOR FROM 1945/ 1943 AND 1946/1952.

These were truly depressing times for our century.

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POETRY Almost all families lost loved ones., in the bitter struggle. The cream of both nations on both sides was ruthlessly slaughtered, so it was not comforting, in these circumstances, to read in the paper,” glorious Victory, trifling losses.” Perhaps the most critical period was when the “Japs” were bearing down on us., It was then that the “Brisbane Line “, was arranged. Our Shire Councillor distributed evacuation forms. All cattle, horse and livestock were moved south-west out of Japanese hands. Australians should think deeply, and access how near we were to being under Japanese control., and we should realise how our country could be threatened again. by Lurline Thomson

THE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE (A DANISH ACCOUNT)

I’m a war survivor, I’ve seen The worst men do. I’ve been to HELL and back again, I’ll tell my tale to you. My family, they were Danish Ann-Marie is my name, I had a lovely family But now they are all gone It was the third year of occupation When people disappeared Mrs Hirsh, the grocer and Many, many more indeed I didn’t worry at the first My Pappa was a teacher But in reprisals for resistance Things soon got even grimmer We wore yellow stars pinned to our coats Our businesses shut down We were “Relocated” And Nazis ruled our town Some brave people hid us At the risk of their own lives But still, the transports headed East It was a bad surprise Some brave fishermen Put false bottoms in their boats They saved 7,000 Jewish people From camps of certain death Through it all King Christian Though surrendering, bravely led His people through the dark times To better times ahead And now as we remember The Jews from everywhere That died with all the others We need to show we care by Lurline Thomson

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The STORY of our BRIDGE By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

ith community concern being expressed about building another Bribie Bridge, it is appropriate to remind you about how the existing Bridge came into being 56 years ago, and some of the social issues that resulted from that. Another bridge will certainly be constructed at some future time, but will it be an addition or a replacement?. Previous Engineering surveys indicate that the present Bridge is adequate until about 2031. There were even proposals back in the 1970’s for a second bridge to be built over the Passage far to the north, using Egg Island as a platform. Current thinking is a new Bridge would be constructed parallel to the existing one, about 15 metres north.

I am not going to speculate about where, when and what size a new Bridge might be, but simply to remind readers that such decisions should be driven by cost, political commitment and providing solutions to clearly defined and agreed to needs.

50 years of Private Enterprise transport

From the start of the development of Bribie island as a residential and tourist destination access and transport was entirely provided by private enterprise. Back in 1912, when there were just 25 residents, the Brisbane Tug & Steamship Co. leased land at Bongaree, had the Steamship Koopa built in the UK, built the Bongaree Jetty and began regular trips for visitors from Brisbane via Redcliffe. Thousands of people came to camp at Bongaree but it was 12 years before the first private company road was built from Bongaree to Woorim.

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This road had a Toll placed on it, and initially, it was very basic truck and bus services as there were few if any private cars on Bribie. Tourism peaked in the 1930’s when there were more people coming to camp and stay in the few Bribie guest houses, than the entire population of Caboolture Shire. All of this happened as a result of private enterprise investment. During World War Two (1939/45) most residents and tourists were evacuated from Bribie and it was taken over the by the military, and the steamships were requisitioned into War service. The first road was constructed from Caboolture to Toorbul Point and a large military

training camp was established at Toorbul (now Sandstone) Point, and Defence installations built on Bribie Island. Barges were used for military personnel and vehicular transport, and after the war, these barges were purchased by Bribie residents and began operation as private Car Ferries. The first mention of a Bridge to Bribie was made in 1947 by Queensland Premier Edward Hanlon when Development funds were announced, and he suggested a Bridge. However, nothing happened then, and it was 10 years later in 1957 when Premier Vince Gair spoke about a possible “Pilot Station” being built on Bribie Island for shipping in and out of Brisbane. In the 1957 State Election campaign opposition leader, Frank Nicklin promised Bribie islanders “If I am returned to office I will build you a bridge”. Frank Nicklin was elected Premier, but his first action was to approve a “Pilot Station” to be constructed at Mooloolaba, in his own electorate.

From 1957 to 1959 there was a lot of agitation, public meetings and deputations regarding Nicklin’s promise of a Bridge to Bribie Island. In 1958 a proposal was made by developer Alfred Grant Pty. Ltd. to obtain a large area of Crown Land on Bribie in return for building a free bridge to Bribie. This offer was never taken up. In 1959 the State Government made an official announcement that Tenders would be called for the construction of a Bridge to Bribie. A year later a contract was awarded to K.D.Morris to construct a bridge for 358,000 pounds ($716,000). Construction started in July 1961 and in October 1963, after many years of political wrangling the Bridge was opened.

A Bridge too Far

During the post-war period private motor cars had become increasingly popular, and the long steamship trips from Brisbane were no longer attractive. The Tug Co. relinquished their Steamships and assets on Bribie in 1953, and an attempt was made to maintain the service by a few residents who purchased the SS Koopa. It too soon failed, and from 1954 to 1963 motor vehicles by private car ferry was the only access to Bribie.

The resident population of Bribie was then about 500 people and the car ferry cost was an expensive 10 shillings return. There were increasingly long queues of cars waiting to get on and off the island. Building the Bribie Island bridge was a challenging job from 1961 to 1963, watched with great interest by residents and visitors alike. A long-awaited bridge would certainly transform the future of the island. With 206 concrete piles 26m long to be accurately driven at different angles 10m into the sea bed, 104 girders weighing 12 tons each to be erected over 38 spans, it was the longest precast prestressed concrete bridge in Australia with an 832-metre span. A most impressive piece of Engineering produced a structure that was economical, durable and requiring minimum maintenance. The Bridge was officially opened by Premier Nicklin on 19th October 1963. However, the years of promises and waiting, and the planned celebrations were crushed by the last minute announcement of a very expensive Toll for crossing the Bridge.

Bridge Opening 19 Oct 1963

In June 1963, just weeks before opening, and in the middle of plans for great celebrations, the Government announced that there would be a toll of 10 shillings ($1) return for crossing the bridge.

1963 Bridge Toll was $14.70 in today’s money. This was the same expensive cost as the car Ferry, and ten times higher than the toll on the Hornibrook highway and the Storey Bridge. Ten shillings was a lot of money in those days and would go a long way towards buying Petrol for a return trip to the Gold or Sunshine Coast. After years of expectation of the bridge opening up a new era of development and tourism on Bribie, the expensive Toll would, in fact, be a deterrent to development. It was the most expensive road toll of any in Australia!! The 10 shillings ($1) Toll was equivalent to $14;70 in today’s money.

Community reaction to paying for Bridge

Bridge Construction 1962 Aerial View

Driving Piles Bridge Construction 1962

Everyone was outraged at this last minute Political announcement. After years of planning and preparation the

Bridge Toll Booth 1964 “Celebration Committee” disbanded and for a while, it looked as if the opening event would be boycotted. However, the opening day was a very special occasion with thousands turning out to see the colourful Parade of floats, vehicles, procession, surf carnival and Black Tie Ball. A plaque was unveiled and Premier Nicklin announced that “it was not the Government’s intention to keep the Toll any longer than necessary.” This was all too late and people felt cheated and deceived by this blow to Bribie’s long-promised development. Despite the disappointment 14,000 cars paid the toll to cross the bridge in the first week, it was open, for a new experience of Bribie. Further disappointment followed as these new “Paying Guests”, as the residents called them, found that the infrastructure and amenities were totally inadequate. Roads, Parking, Toilets, Shops, Food outlets and street signage were just not up to expectations. Development plans and expected increase in residents just did not CONTINUES NEXT PAGE >>

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HISTORY CONTINUED reductions, some of which “Bribie must have strong, eventuate as expected, and were eventually granted vigorous representation at the bridge was nicknamed for Bribie residents. Caboolture and it will be the “Ned Kelly Bridge” necessary to guard against as it was felt to be When the bridge was electing representatives who, highway robbery. opened in 1963 the as is often the case with resident population was The Bridge Toll remained Shire Councillors, place the about 700 people, and 12 in place for 12 years and questionable honour and years later in 1975, there was finally lifted in 1975 glory of being a Councillor were just 2000 residents. when the Government before their duty to the island announced that the Bridge A Plan for Bribie…. residents they represent. had been paid for. and the VOICE of The office of Councillor is an When decimal currency the PEOPLE. unenviable one that carries was introduced in 1966 the with it more brickbats than Back in those days, 10 shilling Toll became $1, bouquets, but the only good there were two elected and throughout the Councillor is one who has representatives of Bribie 12 years, there were the moral fibre to say “Yes” on the Caboolture constant demands and “No” at the right time Shire Council. for concessions and to both fellow Councillors The Bridge had been a and electors.” State Government project, but there were many BACK to the FUTURE issues with the Council I think it is interesting to that required reflect on the political and appropriate action. social processes that went Electing the right people on nearly 60 years ago and to represent Bribie consider the situation we was critical. are in today. This quote from the local Much is being said about “Bribie Star” newspaper in the need for a new Bridge and improvements to the Bridge Last Toll being paid 1975 October 1963 sums it up. Bribie Island Road. Even if all this should happen in the next few years, or at least by the 2031 date mentioned in the Engineering review, should we anticipate a Toll to be placed on a new Bridge? We now pay a Toll on every new Road and Tunnel constructed in recent years. Dedicated to providing you with the service you want That’s what happens these days……….User Pays. • All Types of Tyres • Courtesy Car • Log Book Servicing If that is likely to be the • Fleet Care • Air Conditioning Servicing & Repairs case then perhaps a Toll • Free 24 Hr Roadside Assistance* should be introduced now • Safety Certificate FRE on the existing Bridge, C E O • Caravan Maintenance & Servicing PER NDITI AIR to pay for a new one….. FOR ONE • 6 Month 10,000 km Nationwide R perhaps to be built sooner. M AN (ME TES Warranty on all Repairs NTIO T CE What would be the impact NT HIS AD) of a Toll on the current bridge, would it seriously impact Bribie development, or perhaps reduce the Saturday 8am to 12noon for all Servicing & Repairs traffic issues that are planned to be resolved Make sure your vehicle is safe. by spending hundreds of Call today to book for your safety check. millions of dollars on new infrastructure? New Bridge and road improvements are inevitable, but is it clear just what E: bribieisland@ultratune.com.au W: www.ultratune.com.au AU25199 problem is being solved.

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I raised this question with a few complete strangers in coffee shops over the last few days, and these are few of the responses….. “Seeing that the daytrippers to Bribie make little contribution to the island, except traffic congestion, why not place a toll on the bridge for all non-Bribie residents? This could be very easily done electronically or via number plate recognition. This way we would get a duplicate bridge sooner rather than later and the cost to the taxpayer would be subsidized by user pays” “The current bridge is more than adequate for local traffic use, it only gets congested on weekend with the influx of visitors.” “Shouldn’t we get Bribie Road fixed before a new bridge?” “Toll Bridge is a great idea especially with free right of way to vehicles registered on Bribie.” “Toll bridge construction could start immediately and bring much-needed jobs to the area.” “Cost of toll could stem excessive traffic to the Island and improve the quality of life”.

More Bribie History

We can all learn a lot from History. The Historical Society has monthly public meetings at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm with interesting guest speakers on a wide range of topics, and you can see many more photos and articles on our Blog Site at http:// bribieislandhistory.blogspot. com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@ gmail.com.

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QVS MIRACLES HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

1982) so much apart from any other veterinarians I have ever encountered, and who receive referrals from all over Australia?

By Helly Kemp (Continuing from page 52 issue 85)

aving bred German Shepherds, Siamese cats and Squirrel Monkeys in London and Kent for 20 years, as well as always having pets in Australia, trying to save injured joeys, fruit bats, birds, a dingo and a huge 3-legged stick insect - all in Queensland I met a lot of great vets.

Is it the hospital’s advanced, world-class technology, equipment and facilities, X-Rays, MRI, Ultrasound, non-invasive surgery and handling a dozen different disciplines, supported by specialists in every field, enabling the exceptional patient care in Internal Medicine for example, that saved the life of my 5-yearold, fan-tail Chihuahua, Nougat, in 2014? Yes, of course it is, but that is just a fraction. Not only have the doctors had the highest training, but they continually further their education on a regular basis.

So what sets the QUEENSLAND VETERINARY SPECIALISTS (the first private specialist animal hospital in Australia in

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Saying good bye to Dr. Inar July 2014

Saying hello to Dr. Sibylle April 2019 Because they are all animal lovers and animal owners themselves, they share the emotions the “parents” go through when pets are left in QVS’s specialized care. The dedicated nursing, administrative and reception staff have the same kind and caring attitude. It is one exceptional, extraordinary ‘family’ and for four weeks in 2014, I had the privilege to be a tiny part of it all. It became my second home. Open boxes of Kleenex scattered everywhere, usually empty quickly, as only the worst cases, some incurable, are referred to the Brisbane QVS. Not every pet makes it back home. There were days when I saw doctors or nurses physically consoling someone as they left alone in tears.

Visiting hours are usually limited to short periods, but the doctors let me stay for 3-4 hours twice each day, as long as it didn’t interfere with Nougat’s myriad procedures. As the QVS were not sure that he would survive, maybe they knew I might help in keeping Nouguie fighting for his life. There were consecutive days when he would not eat at all, and when they wheeled him with his IV pole into our favourite

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REGULAR FEATURE Reception desk

Part of waiting room

Thanks from patients left foot, ripping out most of my big toe nail.

consulting room next to Reception, they brought chicken, asking me to try and feed him. I could not believe how sensitive and caring the doctors and nurses were. Not once did they come into “our” room without knocking gently before entering - as though they were apologizing for disturbing two lovers. At 10 pm after a long day’s work, they still had a smile on their face and a kind word to say, which Nouguie, as sick as he was, appreciated with a tail wag as they put him to bed. And no matter where you looked, whether reception, the huge waiting room or the tiny consulting rooms, there were flowers, plants, pictures, photos and most amusing framed posters of sketches of cats and dogs – always something somewhere to cheer you up and take the pressure off. They even offered me cups of tea at night. Dr Sibylle Buob, a woman with a heart of gold, originally trained in Switzerland, is certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, worked in the U.K. before joining the

Standing in a pool of blood in the middle of the large waiting room, with pet owners and their dogs sitting on the benches surrounding three walls, I call out apologetically to Reception: “I am so awfully sorry for not being a dog, but can you help?”

QVS team, and was mostly looking after my furchild in 2014 and still in 2019, as was the delightful Dr Inar Swift, having graduated with honours from University of Queensland in 2002 and awarded the University Medal. Although I was never allowed to see Nouguie just before or after a blood transfusion, I arrived one evening, not knowing that Nougat was having yet another one. Dr Sibylle suggested I spend a little time with him beforehand and then again four hours later. “Whatever you think!” I said. “Whatever is best for Nougat!” “It will be better for you too,” she replied.

My heart sank. Was Dr Sibylle suggesting this because it could be the last time I would see him? I was filled with despair and so sad for all his suffering. How much more could that tiny body take? I sat in my car outside QVS Reception until the nurse called me in after midnight. I felt so helpless, just held Nouguie firmly in my arms for a long time and sang Beethoven’s ‘Ode To Joy’ to my little mite. This became our daily anthem until we returned home.

Immediately male nurse Ben, sits on the floor beneath me, disinfecting and bandaging my big toe, mumbling, “I’ve never done this for a human before, but I do it for cats and dogs all the time, so this can’t be very different!”

On a lighter note: MY LEFT FOOT. Parking at the Stafford QVS is an adventure. On a steep hill, close parking next to Reception appealed to me but meant parking sideways down the hill with the passenger side lower than the driver’s. Attempting to climb out one day, the car door crashed back onto my

My left foot

Summary: IF OSCARS WERE AWARDED FOR THE GREATEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL, THE STAFFORD & NORTH LAKES QVS WOULD RECEIVE ONE EVERY YEAR!!

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THE ART OF HEROES By Debra Mieth

ongratulations CRAIG ROHSE and sponsors Deception Bay RSL with the other Veterans’-owned or operated businesses for bringing together 19 Defence Force Vets in their magnificent Inaugural Veterans Art Exhibition. Bribie Island Community Arts Centre was honoured to showcase the works of these military heroes.

the crowd, which had been welcomed into the Matthew Flinders Gallery by a troop of enthusiastic cadets marching to the lilt of bagpipes.

people’s recovery from the war to facilitate the vets’ own recovery. Kerry’s lyrics picture Black Dogs, Butterfly Wings, Breathing and simply being alive. Melbournian JOHN RHODEN served for 22 years in the Regular Australian Army in places as far afield as New Guinea, Borneo, Labuan Island, Philippines and Vietnam. He now works in charcoal, graphite and acrylic pouring.

Some of the 19 weren’t able to attend the Opening on Tuesday 9 April. Western Australian BRENTON BAILEY for instance, though this ex-Air Force Engineer’s brilliant charcoal drawings of aircraft stirring up the dust and drama of daily military life had us in awe. My expectation was that the members who did attend would be ten feet tall like Craig, metaphorically speaking, but no, they were just normal. So I had to find them among

Craig only snapped and mounted his two jawdropping seascapes of Fingal Head after deciding to participate in the exhibition.

Some of the Vet artists First to be found was exDiver, Driver, Parachute Rigger and Medic CRAIG MCCARTHY who took up photography as therapy after being medically discharged from the Army.

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Poet KERRY CHAPMAN is soon off to East Timor with her husband Wayne, who takes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affected veterans there to witness the Timorese

On point on the wall, ex-Able Seaman Cook and Army Rifleman JACK SMITH is now a street photographer, exhibiting a series of photos called Five States of Being. Down the wall is the work of exDriver, Combat Engineer and Psychology Examiner SALLY WITT who took up painting and leatherwork as therapy after being medically discharged in 2016. Sally joined the military at the tender age of 17. Next to her, capturing

Above: Glen Gante the essence of rural life are the paintings of self-taught Australian War Artist, Toowoomba based AMBER MARTIN. Ex-Warrant Officer GORDON TRAILL bought a camera to take photos in Iraq to show his family what Baghdad looked like, then picked it up again after his discharge with PTSD. These days Gordon contributes to books such as The Victoria Cross: Australia Remembers. Ex RAAF Cook, PETER HEIDERICH also started art as therapy, first using coloured pencils then other media. Peter is self-taught and likes experimenting. CLARE RANDALL takes us into the tiny colourful world of butterflies and bugs through her media of photography and drawing. Clare was a Navy Marine Engineer on several big ships with HMAS in front of their names. After serving 20 years in the Australian Army, conceptual artist MICHAEL ARMSTRONG now works in a variety of media out of his Canberra studio. Exhibiting regularly, Michael has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is undertaking a Master of Arts. Former RAAF member, now photographer PETER GLANVILL has won

Brenton Bailey ‘Blackhawk’ charcoal Above: Poet, Kerry Chapman Left: Craig McCarthy travel awards for his photographs. He runs ‘Portraits by Pete’ in Ipswich. SEAN BURTON was a British and Australian soldier who served worldwide. For ten years he has been a street artist in order to maintain his health. Sean uses aerosol paint and handcut stencils to depict his military-themed artworks.

international books and magazines. Exsailor on warships in Perth and Sydney, SARAH EBSWORTH has a passion for photographic and video imagery. She currently works as a Multimedia Producer for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. Discharged in 2014, MICHAEL GLASS was an Army Signalman for 23 years. He now works as a Defence contractor

Brenton Bailey ‘Marching Diggers’ career. This gypsy started Chinese brush painting in Malaysia, is drawn to water and vibrant colours, paints cafe walls on commission and is lately experimenting with resin. Twenty-five-year vet Paratrooper TIM CUMING, aka ‘Stomps’ brought up the rear of the Exhibition going clockwise around the wall. Just to be different, Tim is a cartoonist who took up the medium to make light of dark situations he encountered whilst stationed overseas. Today he runs SF (Stomps Fitness) Training in Shorncliffe.

Clare Randall GLEN GANTE served for 11 years in the Royal Australian Navy. With the unusual motto, ‘Visualize, Creep, Inspire’ he now practices photography focused on human emotions and everyday life. Glen runs ‘Mister G Photography’ and has been published in national and

Sean Burton ‘Tough Love’ training soldiers for future deployments. Photography filled a gap in his life post discharge. Landscapes and cityscapes are Michael’s loves, often using drones to take photos. KATH CALLOW is a Gold Coast artist following a 21-year military

As we pause to remember those whom age will not weary, say a prayer for our very much alive exmilitary heroes whose art has not only lifted them from the trauma of war but enthralled the rest of us. And don’t miss their next exhibition around ANZAC Day 2020 at the Arts Centre.

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By Tina Galloway

elicans, pandanus, paperbarks, banksia forests, fish and turtles – these were some of the ‘Bribie Perspective’ art subjects showing at the Old Fire Station Gallery Redcliffe by the Bribie CAP artists, based at the Community Arts Centre. Co-ordinators Kay Koina and Tina Galloway liaised with the RAS team to show off the versatility and skill of CAP’s painters, printers, glass blowers, wood carvers and jewellery makers during April. ‘We needed to branch out and make ourselves known in other areas’ said Kay. We hope they’ll be interested enough to visit our gallery here too’. Bribie’s natural environment was the main theme plus a concern for preserving its natural state. Turtles were sensitively treated by watercolourist and U3A tutor Gail Greening in Cruising the Passage, a complete

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contrast to Tineke Berghofer’s monumental Turtle Menu, a comment on the amount of plastic ingested by marine life. Clear blues and emerald greens gave a soft fresh look to the show and Deidre Nelson’s screen-printed Seaweed triptych showed clean elegant symbols against white.

Bev Stegeman ‘Tiedyed Calico’ Tina Galloway ‘Banksia Habitat’

John Stegem an ‘Tranquil Reflections (2 )’ Tranquil Reflections, a hand coloured linocut. Glassblower Lyn Storey crafted highly tactile and beautifully coloured sea jewellery with her major piece Antipatharia (black coral) an exquisite sculpture of small extruded pieces of charcoal glass.

Bev Stegeman found a use for fallen gum leaves in her eco-dying pursuits and used them to dramatic effect on tie-dyed calico in Seascape 2. Husband John used his printing skills in

The Contemporary arts Practices group also has exhibitions lined up in May at Vianta coffee shop Beerwah and in June their annual Eclectica will feature at the Matthew Flinders Gallery

Kay Koina ‘Pandanus Paperbarks’

Lyn Storey ‘Dicroglass Jewellery’

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Tineke Berghofer ‘Turtle Menu’

Bribie. Island Fringe: a Bribie Perspective was opened by Janice Charlish, President of the Arts Council of the Moreton Bay Regional Council. The exhibition will be displayed in the Old Fire Station Gallery, Oxley Ave until April 28th.

Stephanie White ‘Waters Edge’

ARTIST OF THE MONTH mixed media art group, she held an exhibition called Elements of Red in Toowoomba. There were also Out of the Box in Crows Nest with friend Gail Grunske, who will be doing a workshop at BICAC in May, and Women on the Edge exhibitions.

CAROL OYSTON’S ELEMENTS OF BLUE By Debra Mieth

rtist of the Month for May at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Carol Oyston uses the many destinations to which she travels, and places she has lived as subjects for her paintings. Her exhibition therefore features, among others, pictures of water boats at South Mission Beach, a sunset at the town of 1770, wheat fields, bushfires in Tasmania and the Great Barrier Reef at Cairns. In these Artist of the Month works is found a preponderance of blue: in seascapes, boats, beach and sky, attesting to her love of painting them. Hence why Carol has called her exhibition Elements of Blue.

Carol Oysten Before moving to Ningi 18 months ago, Carol lived in Crows Nest where she was involved in textile art. Her love of fabrics and stitching produced dyed silks, clothing, and other beautiful lace, fibre-based and painted works. With the women in her textile

While caring for a husband dying of cancer some years ago, Carol found her art and position as Vice President of the Crows Nest Arts Council gave her the alternate focus she needed to cope with the extreme stress in her life at the time. Today she continues creating for the satisfaction it brings her finding it improves her life in an abundance of ways. Her message, as she will share in greater detail at her Artist of the Month Talk on Tuesday 14 May, is ‘Everyone is an artist. It’s not important,’ she emphasises, ‘where you

come from; you don’t have to be a university graduate to practise art.’ While interviewing Carol for this article, she told me about some of the countries to which she and partner, Yves, have recently travelled, along with their intended destinations in the near future: Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, America and Antarctica. I was left wondering if we will be seeing an element of multi-colour in her art and exhibitions to come. Carol Oyston’s Artist of the Month Exhibition will be held throughout May at the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach. The Centre opens Tues-Sun 10 am - 4 pm. Ring 3408 9288 for more info, and to let us know if you are attending Carol’s Artist Talk.

What’s Happening at the Arts Centre...

OPEN: 10 am - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday

Find Us..

The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre April 27: Coloured pencil drawing 1- 3pm; $5 Book with Yvonne Young on 3408 8302 or email yvonneolivia@gmail.com. April 28: VIBE Market 8.30am – 1pm Vibe Rock n Roll market featuring Classic, 50s and hot rod cars, entertainment with Elvis Parsley & the Bribie Island Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, hand-made art and craft stalls, demonstrations, children’s art activity, Woodies and Gem Club stalls, café and BBQ.

April 28: Children’s art class with Alisa Hughes 4pm – 5 and 5pm – 6; later class caters for children with special needs. $20 per class. Book with Alisa on 0478 157 542. Email alisahughes@yahoo.co.au April 30: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson 5.30pm – 7; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com

class. Book with Alisa on 0478 157 542. Email alisahughes@yahoo.co.au May 4: Drawing & watercolours workshop with Marion Hughes 9am – 4pm; $65 BICAS members, $75 Non Members; Spaces limited; book on 3408 9288.

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DON’T MISS THESE WORKSHOPS COMING UP... Saturday May 11 9am – 4pm Drawing & Watercolours Workshop “Backyard Friends” with Marion Hughes. BICAS members $65; nonmembers $75 Book on 3408 9288. Spaces limited. Class places confirmed on payment.

May 1: Pottery wheel throwing classes with Lynne Smith 12.39pm – 2.30; day and evening, beginners to advanced. Six -week course starts May 1. Also Thursday and Saturday classes. Ph Lynne on 0405 479 710. May 1: Children’s art class with Alisa Hughes 4pm – 5 and 5pm – 6; $20 per

*Material List will be provided

Saturday May 18 9am – 4. Learn the art of Nunofelting, with artisan Gail Grunske. $65 BICAS Members, $70 non-Members.

Book on 3408 9288. Places limited. Kits $36 pp payable on the day.

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PHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIAL

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

By Victor Pérez Pérez

(Not a professional photographer but just an experienced learner)

Even though photography is an ART, besides knowing your DSLR camera (and, sometimes, besides knowing your compact one, or, even, your smartphone) you might need some technical know-how. This tutorial has no aim other than to help the beginners. For deeper learning, please consult the Internet.

LESSON 6: EDITING PHOTOS

IMAGE FORMATS Before talking about editing photos, we must talk about the image formats. Roughly, there are two types of format: RAW and JPEG. Nowadays, almost all digital cameras -including compact ones- can provide RAW and JPEG formats. Normally, when you take a photo with an SLR camera, you can choose the format. RAW format RAW format is an uncompressed file which

contains undeveloped or unprocessed data stored by the image sensor (CCD). This means that to obtain a final image you need to edit it. RAW format is mainly used by professionals and by advanced photographers who need or wish to obtain the best results from their pictures by using all the information captured by the CCD. The sharpness and the contrast on a final RAW picture should be much more enhanced than on a JPEG picture, but it requires some time and a minimum of knowledge to obtain it. We must know that RAW files can’t be open with every operative system or every computer. In case you decide to use RAW, you must find first if you can edit it on your computer. Something you must know too is that RAW files need much more memory from your card than JPEG files. This means that if you can take, for instance, a couple of thousands of shots on JPEG with your card memory, you will only be able to take a few hundred on RAW. JPEG format The JPEG format is an

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The editing gives, in this case, a soft pastel look to the picture. The original is unsigned while the edited photo is with the signature. already developed picture that normally doesn’t need to be edited if you selected the correct settings on your camera and if your composition is correct. JPEG files are easy to use, convenient and instantaneous. Normally, a JPEG file shouldn’t need to be edited. Therefore, I highly recommend the beginners to use JPEG. GRAPHICS EDITORS Graphics editors are computer programs which allow us to edit our digital photos. The most popular -and complete- are Photoshop and Lightroom but there are some others often provided freely by Microsoft or other software companies. Generally, graphics editors supply many digital tools to achieve RAW pictures or to improve the JPEG ones. If you have the skills, from a simple photo you can do a real work of art, with the only limit being your good taste… One of the most delicate points of a photo being the right balance of the colours, you must be sure that the White Balance (WB) is perfect. If you didn’t set it correctly on your camera, you can correct it during the editing, even on a JPEG file. The brightest point of the picture will become then white and the darkest, black. With a graphics editor you can modify or correct several parameters of your picture as, for example, the brightness or the darkness,

you can enhance or soften the colours, you can convert a colour photo in a BW picture, you can trim the frame, you can straighten a falling horizon, or you can even superimpose several pictures to make a photomontage (further to this point, in my opinion, you shouldn’t trick the people by not saying that your picture is a photomontage…). Therefore, editing can be an important step in photography: it’s the final step before you show or print your picture. SOME OTHER TIPS Read the user manual of your camera. Always use the largest file (picture) your camera allows you to. Suppress the date and hour from the file (you always have it in its data). Besides shooting on full manual, accordingly to the circumstances you can shoot on Tv (shutter priority) or on Av (aperture priority). Tv is convenient, for instance, for sports events and wildlife running or flying: you choose the speed and the camera decides the aperture. Av is recommended for quiet scenes like, for instance, people walking and town or landscapes: you chose the aperture and the camera decides the shutter speed. This is the final Photography Tutorial in the series. If you would like to contact Victor directly please email him at victor. perez.perez@hotmail.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

BRIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB NEWS

he Photography Club members have been busy this month with several activities on the go. Some of our members contributed to an exhibition of their framed photographs which is on display at the Evolve Café. These photos are for sale till the 5th May.

seven beautifully restored and maintained Buick cars to photograph including an Oldsmobile, a 1956 Road Master, a Riviera, an Electra 225 and a Buick Eight. After a delightful session of photography, Christina and Sally Anne Chandon provided a delicious morning tea for the crew.

BIPC Display at Evolve Cafe. Photo Credit: Gordon Bentzen

Three of our members Gordon, Ron and Gaby volunteered to photograph the Wearable Art parade at the Arts Centre where artists modelled their works of art. There were some striking photos taken on the day. These photos were made available free of charge to the artists/ models and the centre. Our members were fortunate to be invited to have our April Location Shoot at the Buick Car Club meeting at the lovely home of Christina van Haarlam at White Patch. There were

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 7 pm in the boardroom at the

Buick Car Club. Photo Credit: Alain Chardon 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 or just turn up on the night.

www.sites.google.com/site/ bribiephotographyclub e:bribiephotographyclub@ gmail.com Coming events – Portrait Workshop with John Lomas in July and a weekend photography outing at Tin Can Bay in October.

Wearable Art. Photo Credit: Gordon Bentzen

Wearable art_ Arts Centre. Photo Credit: Gordon Bentzen

Morning tea at Christina’s. Photo Credit: Ron Le Huray

ISSUE 86 | 26 APR 2019

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

LCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Recovery I.D. meeting Monday - 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. Book study meeting Thursday - 7.30pm Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. 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 MON, THU, FRI ABY RHYME TIME: at the Bribie Library, 10am. EVERY WED ANKSIA GARDEN CLUB: Meet from 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive. All welcome. Ph Desley 3408 8470. 1st WED of the Month AREFOOT BOWLS, BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire. 3rd SUN of the Month EACHMERE CRAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome. 0417 067 992. 2nd & 4th WED of the Month EACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414 088 358. Every MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Ave, Beachmere, 9 a.m. to 10.30am. Entry $4.00 per meeting. Contact: Judy 0401153633 or Pat: 54968551. Every FRI EING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: Meets at 10.00 – 11.00 am in rooms at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Drive Bongaree. This FREE morning tea is hosted by grief counsellor Geoff Bradford. Contact Geoff geoffbradford2@ bigpond.com or PH 0421 866 560. 1st WED of the Month OMBORA OUTRIGGERS: Meet on the beach opposite Dolphin Drive 10 or more times a week. Find a session that suits you contact us via our website bomboraoutriggers.com.au Everyone is welcome to try. EVERY DAY

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RIBIE & DISTRICT WOODCRAFTERS ASSOCIATION. Bribie Woodies open daily for members workshop activities. Also sales and demonstrations at Art Centre Markets last Sunday every month. Contact John for information on 0417 635 093. OPENS DAILY RIBIE BUTTERFLY VOLUNTEERS INC: Meet from 9am-1pm. Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419. MON TO FRI RIBIE COMMUNITY PLANT NURSERY: 208 First Avenue, Bribie. The nursery has been on Bribie since 1990 and is run completely by volunteers. All money raised goes back into the community. OPEN MON - FRI, 8 - 11am RIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND BICYCLE USER GROUP (BRIBIE BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6:30am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 5496 8661. MON, WED & SAT RIBIE ISLAND BUSH POETS: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 3408 3219. 4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB: Monthly Concert at 11 am in the U3A Recreation Hall, First Ave Bongaree, Ph Di 0402 255 852 4th SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (BIEPA): Meets at 7pm, the Anzac Room Bribie Island RSL. All welcome. For more information phone Diane 0438 111 163. 4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GARDEN CLUB: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Lee 3408 6058. 4th WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GEM & FOSSICKING CLUB: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach. Please wear closed in shoes. Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 8th & 9th, hours - 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island PH Greg 0418 835 137 or Colin 0420 917 625. EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT

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RIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT CLUB: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438 001 297. EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND HEALTHY SLIMMERS FELLOWSHIP: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008. EVERY TUE RIBIE ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY INTEREST GROUP: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). Feb - Dec. PH Bette 3408 3096. 1st TUE and 2nd THU RIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm. All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336. 2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days. New members welcome. EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI ribie island lions club at blue pacific hotel woorim 6pm for 6.30Pm start. Inquiries on how to join lions phone 0457867390.New members welcome. 2nd & 4th THU Each Month RIBIE ISLAND MIXED SOCIAL DARTS CLUB: Meets at The Bribie Island Golf Club Links Crt Woorim. Names in by 6:15 for 6:30 start. All welcome to come along & have a throw. Restaurant will be open for anyone wishing to eat beforehand. EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818. Every SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY CULTURAL MEETING at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290. 4th TUE of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290. 2nd SAT of the Month RIBE ISLAND PENSIONERS & SUPERANNUANTS LEAGUE - Meet at the Bribie RSL at 9am. We have a friendly meeting with a speaker and outings & lunch . Morning tea is available. All welcome just drop in or ph. 0400729462 - 0437960912 1st MON of each month

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RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of 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 or just turn up on the night. 4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND PROBUS CLUB: If you’re new to the area or are finding it a bit challenging to break into the local social scene, you might find what you’re looking for by joining one of Bribie’s top social clubs – the Bribie Island Probus Club, catering for retired or semi-retired men and women interested in establishing friendships, engaging in fellowship with like-minded souls and perhaps having a little fun too. The club meets monthly at 9:15 a.m. in the RSL Conference Room. Details:Mark (3408-4145) or Ursula (3410-0792) RIBIE ISLAND RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Meets (except January) in the Anzac Room of the Bribie Island RSL Club at 9.30 a.m. New members welcome. You do not need to be an ex service person to join. For enquiries phone Jan Wright on 0407 030 598 or email Janice_ wright@bigpond.com. Every 2nd MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Parade. For information or apologies phone Jennifer 3408 2152 or Fay 3408 2617. 4th WED of the Month RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866. 2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND SENIORS COMPUTING CLUB DISCUSSION GROUP: Meets in the Anzac Room Bribie RSL at 1.00pm. Just turn up and maybe you have a special interest you can share with us or just want a bit of help yourself. EVERY 2nd TUE of the Month RIBIE TOASTMASTERS: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit. 1st & 3rd TUE of the Month OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. PH Janice 0403 481 943. 2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome. PH 0417 067 992. EVERY 2nd & 4th WED of the Month RAFT AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meet at 8.45am to 11.45am in the Church of Christ Hall, Fifth

and Folley Streets, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Margaret on 3408 4108. Every Friday RAGONS ABREAST BRIBIE ISLAND: Monthly Meeting held 6.30pm for 6.45pm start, at the Anzac Room RSL Bribie. 1st WED of the Month UCHRE: meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4 pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea. Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 1968. EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659. EVERY TUE LOBAL CARE FOOD ASSIST: provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to eligible clients. Open Wednesdays only from 11am till 12.30pm or until stock runs out. BYO cooler and carry bags. Toorbul Lane across from Saviges, Bongaree. PH Rebecca 0433 371 749. EVERY WED SLAND QUILTERS: For friendly support for those people interested in sewing and handcrafts. Held between 8.30am to 12.30pm at studio 3 Bribie Island Art Centre Sunderland Drive. Phone Aileen 0403342033’ Evey WED P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750 232 10:00am to 1:00pm. Every TUE to SAT. ARKET STALL: 9am – 11am. Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Street. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church. 2nd & 4th FRI of the Month EDITATION AT BRIBIE ARTS CENTRE LABYRINTH: Sunderland Drive, 7am. Contact Joyce 0439 329 334. EVERY TUE ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440 EVERY MON EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171. EVERY TUE AM’S FREE TAI CHI AND MEDITATION GROUP: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m. Beginners Welcome. EVERY TUE & SAT UMISTONE PASSAGE PROBUS GROUP: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start. Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.But that’s not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun. Visitors Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391. Look forward to seeing you there 2nd TUE of the Month

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UMICESTONE TREFOIL GUILD: belongs to the adult section of Girl Guides Australia. Calling all former Girl Guides, female members of the Scout Association and ladies prepared to make the Guide Promise! Our meetings are held at 1pm in the Bribie Island Girl Guide Hut in Webster Street, Bongaree. If you are new to the Island or have been wondering about joining us for fun and fellowship, please phone either President Marjorie on 34100348 or Secretary Pat on 34084079 for further information. 3rd MON of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.Phone Mary 0421 529 824 Every THU ANDSTONE POINT COMMUNITY COMPLEX: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024. 1st MON of the Month ENIORS SOCIAL COFFEE: Meet at 10am. Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree. 2nd & 4th TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree. PH John Price 0439 287 747. 1st TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm (December and January excepted), in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. Meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers and family members and community . Gold Coin Donation. Contact: Co-ordinator David Martin on 0418 750120 EVERY 2nd THU of the Month RAIN RIDES: Melsa Park, Toorbul Street, Bongaree. 10am – 2.30pm. Community Markets. Brennan Park, Bongaree. 3rd SUN of the Month WELVE BY TWELVE, Living Sober Meeting: 7.30pm, Church of Christ hall, Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st Bongaree. Meeting room is behind church. PH Glenn 0410 435 867. EVERY THU HE BRIBIE ISLAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOC. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm. Pension and Welfare Officers available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm. PH 3408 0405 Office Pensions/ Welfare 3408 1280. FIRST WED of the Month

CALLING ALL BIKERS Men’s Breakfast 7 am Saturday, May 4th, $5 Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree Come for Brekky and a chat. Special Guests – God’s Squad - All men very welcome. Bookings essential for catering. Phone John H 3408 3779 m 0429 348 616

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BRIBIE MARKET DAYS Who doesn't love a bargain! Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets. QUEENSLAND CANCER COUNCIL MARKETS WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. BRIBIE ROTARY MARKETS WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon. WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY APPEAL (BIDCA) MARKET WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. BRIBIE VIBE ARTS & CRAFT MARKET WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS MAY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE EVERY SATURDAY MAY WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@ bang.org.au EVERY SATURDAY MAY BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056. EVERY MONDAY – FRIDAY MAY (TERM 2) U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – seen program of classes for TERM 2 www. bang.org.au/u3a OR drop into our office Mon – Thu 8.30am – 2.30am Fri 8.30am – 11.30am FOR MORE INFORMATION, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au. EVERY MONDAY MAY BEACHMERE SCOUTS – 6pm – 8pm (ages 11.5– 15 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail. com for more information. EVERY MONDAY MAY MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056. EVERY TUESDAY MAY BEACHMERE ASSIST, 9am-11am The Shed, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Dave 0475 571 902 or email info@bang.org.au. EVERY WEDNESDAY MAY TENNIS – SOCIAL DOUBLES 8am – 11am, Beachmere Tennis Club, Roger Street Sporting Complex, Beachmere. All levels of abilities welcome. Tea & Coffee

provided. Cost is $4. Contact to confirm play 0405 241 698 or 0439 287 414. EVERY THURSDAY MAY SOUL & LINE DANCING, 7pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY MAY BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. We are a small friendly support group meeting weekly. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, Nutritionally sound program devised by local dietitian Cathie Lowe. For info contact Judy 0401 153 633 OR Find us on Facebook EVERY FRIDAY MAY BEACHMERE SCOUTS – JOEYS – 6pm – 7pm (ages 5-8 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more information. EVERY FRIDAY MAY BEACHMERE SCOUTS - CUBS, 5.50pm for 6pm START - 7.30pm (ages 8-11.5 years, boys & girls), Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail. com for more information. FRIDAY, 3 MAY LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, Join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere. ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense – Cocktails are fun. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au. WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new

friends while you work. Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month). TUESDAY, 14 MAY BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED, 9am, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact Secretary 0490 871 225 (2nd Tue each month). WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Please phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month) THURSDAY, 16 MAY BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month) SATURDAY, 18 MAY BEACHMERE MOSAIC CLUB – 9am-Noon $10 per session – Contact Helen for all details and bookings 0411 347 830 TUESDAY, 21 MAY BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 21 MAY BEACHMERE AREA NETWORK GROUP (BANG) – GENERAL MEETING, 6pm-7pm, NEW VENUE Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Find out what BANG has planned for 2019. All welcome. info@bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation. Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work. Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month)

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MOVIE REVIEW

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Are you looking for an “enjoy-at-home” film? One that is worth recommending is “Stepmom” currently featuring on Netflix. Premiered many years ago, it is as relevant today as it was when released. With a stellar cast, the film movingly depicts the challenges faced by adults and children after family breakdown. Susan Sarandon plays the mother, Jackie, opposite Ed Harris, her ex-husband, Luke. Julia Roberts is Luke’s new and live-in love interest, Isabel. Jackie’s hurt and anger over being “replaced” as a parent by Isabel are as palpable as the rejection and stonewalling Isabel feels by Jackie while trying to find her place in the children’s lives. The film belongs as much to Sarandon and Roberts as it does to the children, Anna and Ben, played by Jena Malone and Liam Aiken. Anna, particularly, gives the viewers a compelling portrayal of the anguish and

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hurt caused by her parents’ separation while Ben looks for assurances as he tries to navigate the tricky waters of divided loyalties. Although a critical set of circumstances bring the adults together, the film’s message is that, in the best interests of children, the adults need to “make it right.” Unsurprisingly, Sarandon was nominated for a Golden Globe Best Actress Award for this film and Roberts won its Blockbuster Entertainment Favourite Actress Award. Have your tissues ready and enjoy this film.

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Anglican Church Bribie Island (St Peter’s) Cnr Banya and Foster Sts, Bongaree Sunday Services: 7:30am & 9:30am Wednesday Service: 10am Priest: Fr Steven Schwarzrock Phone: 07 3408 3191 Email: office@stpetersbribie.org. au Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Saturday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am. Sandwiches between Sunday meetings, attendees can enjoy a delicious morning tea in the church cafe from 9.15am to 10am. Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am. Praise singing leading into 8am Service. All welcome. Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE: 07 3450 4039 Email: info@bribiebaptist.com Pastor: Ray Airosa. Services: 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Family Service (Kids Church) Kids Club: Fridays 5:00-6:30pm Youth Group: Fridays 7:009:00pm Bookshop: Koorong items available. Bribie Island Catholic Church – Church of the Little Flower. 41-47 First Avenue, Bongaree, 4507. Parish Priest: Fr David Pascoe. Mass Times: 6pm Saturday & 8.30am Sunday. Reconciliation: 5pm Saturday. All enquiries: 5495 1028 Bribe Island Charismatic nondenominational Home Church “Sharing Faith in the Spirit of Unity” 1 Cor. 12:13. For service details contact Pastor Barnett on newprophecychurch@hotmail. com or 0481 369 704 Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion. Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am –

12noon weekdays (closed public holidays). P: 3408 3772 Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm9pm Friday Nights. Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm Monday Nights. 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop - Mon to Fri (9:00am - 3:00pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am 11:30am) Counselling & Prayer. Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays New Creation Church Bribie Island Come and have fellowship and worship with us at The New Creation Church Bribie Island and Learn about the Grace of God. Meets every Friday At 10.30 at the Banksia Room Bribie Hotel Bellara. Complimentary meal after the service. Enquiries phone Angela mob. 0417050949 Or Eileen mob. 0438723074. Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre. Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409. P: 5429 5835. Service: 4pm Sunday Seventh-day Adventist Church meets every Saturday in Uniting Church 82 Webster St Bongaree. Sabbath School 9.30 am. Church service 11 am. Phone 0455 477 889. St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship. Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm. Informal worship for all ages. Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am. Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm. Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm

Bribie Island weekly wrap, April 22 Property offences Burglary: An unknown person broke into a house at Curlew Street, Woorim on April 22. No property was stolen. Police are continuing to investigate the offence. This was the only burglary offence for the past week. Police urge residents to continue to be vigilant in securing their property to prevent theft from occurring and to report any suspicious activity to police. Stealing: On April 15, money was stolen from a male person at a Bribie Island grocery store. On April 10, power tools were stolen from a utility at Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point. On April 20, a Navman was stolen from a utility at Lawn Street, Bongaree. On April 20, sunglasses and other personal effects were stolen from a four wheel drive at Oleander Drive, Bongaree. On April 20, tools and other items were stolen from a vehicle parked at Kangaroo Avenue, Bongaree. On April 21, phone accessories were stolen from a vehicle at Pimpala Crescent, Bongaree. Police continue to investigate these matters. Wilful damage: On April 20, an unknown offender has damaged a toilet block on Jacana Avenue, Woorim by setting fire to it. Investigations are continuing into this offence. Found property: On April 15, a bicycle was located at the Bribie Island Bowls Club. On April 17, two rings were found at the Bribie Island Bowls Club. If you are the owner of this property please contact Bribie Island Police. Community safety

CRIME REPORT Investigations into this matter are continuing into this matter. On April 22, a 40-year-old Bongaree man was being assisted by Queensland Ambulance. During the incident he allegedly assaulted a police officer by punching him in the facial region. He was issued with a Notice to Appear for assaulting a police officer. He is due to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 16. On April 21, a 31-year-old Banksia Beach man was located with a knife on Benabrow Avenue, Bellarra. He was issued with a Notice to Appear in relation to this and obstructing police. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 23. Road safety Drink and drug driving: On April 20, a 40-year-old Ningi woman tested positive to a road side drug test on Bribie Island Road, Ningi. The woman will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 18. Unregistered and unlicensed driving: On April 15, a 72-year-old Bellara man was driving on Goodwin Drive, Bellara. He was issued a Notice to Appear for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. The man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 16. On April 20, a 27-year-old Ningi man was intercepted on Boronia Drive, Bellara. He was issued with a Notice to Appear for unlicensed driving and driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 9. On April 11, a 35-year-old Beerburrum man was intercepted at Woorim Beach. He was issued with a Notice to Appear for unlicensed driving and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 16. Traffic Infringement Notices: A total of seventeen Traffic Infringement Notices were issued in the Bribie Island Division. Police also conducted two hundred and thirteen Random Breath Tests.

Drug offences: On April 15, a 36-yearold Bongaree woman was allegedly located by police in possession of drugs, drug utensils and a knife on Bibimuyla Street, Bellara.

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The woman was issued a with a Notice to Appear and will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 30.

Parenting and raising children, whilst rewarding, can also have its challenges. Often family and friends can help with these challenges but there are times when this support is not enough.

On April 21, a 34-year-old Beachmere man was allegedly located with drugs and drug utensils at Spowers Street, Bongaree. He was issued with a Notice to Appear. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 16 in relation to these offences. Good Order Offences: On April 16, a 43-year-old man was assaulted during a disturbance at Mackerel Street, Sandstone Point.

As the Easter holidays draw to a close and children are returning to school, parents are often breathing a sigh of relief.

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Phase 2 of the Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign commences at 0001 hrs on Thursday, 18 April 2019 and concluded at 2359 hrs on Monday, 22 April 2019. During the Easter Period, Queensland Police will enforce high risk road user behaviour including the fatal five: speeding, fatigue, impaired driving (drink and drug), failure to wear a seat belt and distraction/inattention in a concerted effort to minimise road trauma. For the 24 hour period 2018 Prog. 2019 to midnight: Daily 2018 Daily Monday, 22 April 2019

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Fatal Traffic Incidents 0 4 0 4 Persons Killed 0 4 0 4 Injury Traffic Incidents 25 163 14 109 Persons Injured 33 233 18 127 Alcohol and Drug Testing Random Breath Tests Performed (RBT) 9,959 59,499 7,399 55,215 Roadside Drug Tests Performed (RDT) 179 981 352 1,701 Drink Driving 29 301 36 309 Drug Driving Roadside positive tests (yet to be analysed) 30 165 58 283

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3,620 18,691 2,633 17,025 452 2,730 549 2,908 22 131 21 185 9 90 14 103 384 2,383 520 3,034 867 5,334 1,104 6,230

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VIRGO (August 24 September 23) Sometimes, life presents us with short cuts. These can be very effective and cut days, weeks, even months of endeavour out of our lives. Others aren’t quite what they seem, and lead us on complicated journeys which delay our progress. It’s never easy to assess what kind you’re faced with. As Mercury and Uranus call you to boldly take the opportunities they bring, it’s with a feeling of trepidation that you embark on a new and promising route. If you embrace May with enthusiasm there are delightful surprises in store. For your inspiring guide to the month of May call 1900 959 005. LIBRA (September 24 October 23) We think that imagination and practicality are like chalk and cheese. Yet the opposite is true. Practical people value moments of inactivity. They understand that trying to fill every second with a worthwhile purpose raises expectations that are impossible to fulfil; and leaves no room for the mysterious spirit of creativity to work its magic. This month, if you try to focus too hard, you take the risk of making your objective more nebulous. With a steady approach to your goal in May, you’ll find yourself there before you know it. To find out how to make May a magical month, call 1900 959 005. SCORPIO (October 24 November 22) You only have to watch a minute or two of the news to see that the world is in a bad state. But is it really worse? Or do modern technologies and media platforms just provide news in a way that makes it look as if our planet’s

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1 Sit dance out for a stretch (8) 2 Granny Smith hit Newton on the head (5) 4 Arabian chestnuts? (6) 5 Quiet caress in the garden? (5) 6 Given the go-ahead to breed beadle with some direction (7) 7 Establishes divisions at tennis (4) 8 Representation astute and clever (6) 13 Passionate but even them are disturbed (8) 15 Pruned clematis thrives in the atmosphere (7) 17 Sailor posted away (6) 18 Credit Daesh with disaster (6) 20 Steamy murmur with spirit (5) 22 Existing with a vile problem (5) 23 Topper thought to be given to a celestial body (4) by Cyrus

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To Wed 17th April 2019: 3,887 Calls, 1,060 vessels logged on, 78 Vessel Assists, 478 Sitreps, 142 Requests, 14 Overdue vessels, 4 Vessel Tracking, 1 Securite Broadcasts. 528 Radio Checks VHF calls 76.7%, - 27MHz calls 10.5%

Monday 8th April 20199: Early this morning Bribie 1 set off on her journey to Yamba with a crew of 4. Conditions were good for the 8-hour journey. Bribie 1 had some warranty repairs done at Yamba Welding & Engineering, where she was built in 2015. VMRBI took delivery of her on Saturday 10th July 2015.

was attended by 51 members and non-members with the aim of promoting marine safety awareness as well as familiarity with our local environment. VMRBI Skipper and Commercial Coxswain Gary Voss planned and ran the seminar with the assistance of Coxswain Simon Middap, giving boat owners helpful tips on understanding the channel markers in the local area and making sure they were aware of the Green and Yellow Zones and regulations that apply in these areas. Gary has also further developed a “Beacon to Beacon” publication specific to the Pumicestone Passage and Moreton Bay, incorporating up to date local knowledge inclusions. These booklets will soon be available for purchase from VMRBI.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION Saturday 6th April 2019 at 1 pm VMRBI held a volunteer information session about what we do and what we require from our volunteers, 15 people attended and had a tour of both the base and the vessels, so they had a true idea of why we need to fundraise. Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe and Crew Karen Darlington gave presentations to the group with Coxswain Simon Middap assisting with a tour of the three rescue vessels.

Bribie1 was sailed down to Yamba (NSW) for some warranty repairs, seen above out of the water at Yamba Engineering and Welding, where she was built.

VMRBI Commercial Coxswain Gary Voss presenting a session at the local knowledge seminar.

Picture shows VMR Coxswain Gary Voss with Juan and Gayle De Soto talking over some of the finer details of navigating the Pumicestone Passage.

Karen Darlington presents information to the group. One of the tests for new crew member’s is to be able to lift yourself out of the hatch on to the bow the boat and be able to get out through the navigator’s window. Demonstrated above by Paul Gilmore one of our trainee crew.

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FISHING REPORT Enjoying Tangalooma midweek

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s the weather gets cooler over the next few months expect to see more winter species getting caught throughout the passage and Moreton Bay area. Jew, snapper, bream, tailor and winter whiting will be on the increase. Whiting, flathead, jacks, cod and muddies still on the chew throughout the passage at the moment. There’s been some quality muddies and sandies getting caught after the recent rain. Although not huge rainfall totals definitely enough to push a few crabs out of there holes.

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All the creeks in the passage worth a look and once again good quality pro pots with fresh baits and a 24 hour soak the best bet. I’ve had quite a few crab pots stolen over the last 25 years or so and it gets very frustrating when you lose a couple. When you have 11 pots stolen out of 12 we put out its no wonder why I go back to sinking the pots these days. I’ve also heard that professional crabbers around Brisbane and the Queensland north coast having a lot of pots stolen also. FRI 26 Apr 2:56 am 1.79m 9:48 am 0.67m 3:30 pm 1.29m 9:03 pm 0.74m

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SAT 27 Apr 4:03 am 1.72m 11:00 am 0.66m 4:59 pm 1.31m 10:20 pm 0.79m

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The weed in the passage of late has been absolutely shocking and it’s almost not worth going sand crabbing. Although The sand crabs are thick as hell at the moment. From out in the bay to well up the passage all crabbing well. There have been some nice jacks getting caught from the passage creeks. Plastics, hardbodys and top water lures working well. Along with the jacks are estuary cod, Queensland grouper, trevally, javelin fish and flattys. The summer whiting are still firing around the mouths of the passage creeks, the ocean beach and the Sandstone Point flats. Good squire and the odd little cobia at Cooks Rocks and Sunkens. Out off Woorim beach, the longtail tuna and mack tuna have been going

MON 29 Apr 6:23 am 1.69m 1:00 pm 0.57m 7:10 pm 1.5m

MON 6 May 4:38 am 0.48m 10:32 am 1.69m 4:31 pm 0.33m 11:06 pm 2.04m

TUE 30 Apr 12:45 am 0.73m 7:14 am 1.72m 1:42 pm 0.52m 7:52 pm 1.6m

TUE 7 May 5:20 am 0.5m 11:11 am 1.61m 5:03 pm 0.38m 11:45 pm

WED 1 May 1:34 am 0.66m 7:54 am 1.75m 2:14 pm 0.46m 8:26 pm 1.7m

WED 8 May 6:05 am 0.54m 11:52 am 1.51m 5:38 pm 0.43m

THU 2 May 2:14 am 0.59m 8:26 am 1.78m 2:40 pm 0.4m 8:57 pm 1.8m THU 9 May 12:26 am 2.01m 6:55 am 0.58m 12:39 pm 1.42m 6:19 pm 0.5m

FRI 3 May 2:48 am 0.53m 8:56 am 1.79m 3:06 pm 0.36m 9:26 pm 1.89m FRI 10 May 1:14 am 1.97m 7:52 am 0.62m 1:35 pm 1.36m 7:11 pm 0.57m

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Couple of late afternoon longtails Floatlinings baits, working plastics or bottom bouncing all producing Beautiful eating grass sweetlip and moses perch some quality fish. When off. We are finding once you go over 20 fishing these areas always have a gram slugs, basically getting no fish. floatline out for a Spanish mackerel Ten to 20 gram slugs with upgraded and usually, we also have a small trebles or singles the go. It’s amazing spin stick slug combo ready for any to watch a 15kg plus tuna eat your schools of feeding fish we come lure at the boat. across. As the weather cools down we Over off the cape still producing some should hopefully see some consistent great pelagics on trolled baits and good weather patterns throughout lures. The shallow reefs all producing the next few months. Anyways hope some great mixed bags of sweetlip, all you guys out there had a great cod, moses perch, snapper, pigfish, Easter break and enjoyed your time tuskies and jew. Also hanging around off. Tight lines and remember “don’t are big trevally, yellowtail and black destroy what you come to enjoy “ kingfish, amberjack and samson fish.

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s winter approaches the beach sand will erode making a rough rollercoaster-like ride, so be careful, unsecured objects become airborne. Beach passing road rules are the same as for any other road. Stick to the left, indicate when

overtaking and slow down on approach. If you need to change tracks your wheels may get stuck in the track causing your vehicle not steer out or to move erratically, you must allow time to regain control when passing. After the recent rain 2nd Norfolk lagoon is one lagoon again, having been previously cut in two by dropping water levels.

Watch your speed, kids are on the beach, observe the 30km and 50km speed zones, speeding is treated the same as on any other road. Drive carefully on the inland track the soft sand has now become mud in places, don’t venture off into side tracks. If you get bogged there, no one will know where to find you, except our rangers who won’t be happy. While I’m on that subject, please leave your dog at home as there are plenty of signs and fines are hefty. Fort Bribie (RAN2) is well worth a visit. It was built to play a major roll in the Defence of Australia. Built only 18 months after the

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bombing of Pearl Harbour, in expectation of a northern invasion, the 6” guns at Fort Bribie came off the HMAS Sydney (ex WW1). Fort Bribie formed part of the Brisbane Line that went across to Adelaide. It protected the Port of Brisbane that housed the Newstead reach submarine base. The Navy controlled Fort Bribie included mine control huts that boasted a Detector Loop to identify ship movements. Used in conjunction with a string of sea mines, deployed across the shipping channel at Fort Bribie, it was ready, willing and able. The sea mines were the same as the mine on display outside the

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REGULAR FEATURE Was it a convict from the “Gateway Bribie Adventures Moreton Bay Penal Colony bait n tackle shop at Ningi. named “Bribie” who earned The question for locals his freedom via graft and that has been the cause corruption, catching mud of spirited debate over the crabs, a free feed for the years, was there a field Penal Colony officers, hospital on Bribie or a POW who set him free, he later interrogation centre? Is the married his aboriginal sweet jury still out? heart. So who named them? In front of the Fort Bribie Norfolk and Mermaid were 150 meters of beach dune after ships, whilst Welsby has eroded in 77 years since was after Thomas Welsby 1942 is a section is still one MLA a member of the kilometre wide. Legislative Assembly and last Freshwater creek was a Last Issue’s Reader location where freshwater Question: was available.

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Was it Matthew Flinders who landed on Bribie in 1799, 220 years ago this year, he named the township of Bongaree/ Bungaree after Flinders’ Aboriginal companion? Was it John Oxley who landed on Bribie in 1823 meeting shipwrecked convict Thomas Pamphlett?

This Issue’s Reader Question: Did you know Bribie was the site of an Atomic Clock during the cold war, from which nuclear Submarines took their navigational bearings, do you know where it was? Observe a few things and enjoy our wonderful National Park.

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his Saturday 27th of April, The Bribie Island Warrigals take on the Caboolture Snakes at Home. Games start at 3.30pm and the team would love you to come down and support them. Entry fee is $5 (16 & under free). It was the early 70s and the game of league had well and truly taken off in nearby regions like Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. A few guys wanted to play but didn’t want to travel across the bridge for every training session. So, with the help of local island businessmen they bought a set of black and yellow jerseys and established a new club and thus future legacy. At first, Bribie Island played in the Brisbane commercial

league and let’s be honest, we got belted every week. At the time Phil Balmer was the president and some of the significant players of the period were Allan Barraud, Ken Piva, Bruce Brennan, Ray O’Brien, Mick Lovell, Roy Barruad and Aldo Loi. By 1974, the club had lost momentum and there was no team. However, a bunch of these mentioned players were already hooked on the game, so they signed themselves up to play for nearby Caboolture. This sparked interested in the game for many local lads on the island, and in 1975 the Bribie Warrigals were formed. For nine years the club played in the Brisbane

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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Thank you to all our coaches for your continued support this year! Under 6 Coach - Antony Evans Under 7 Coach - John Wadley Under 8 Coach- Rodney Kopura Under 9 Coach - Chris Allom Under 10 Coach - James Te Kahu Under 11 Coaches - Ian Jenkins & Josh Goodall Under 12 Coach - Tony Jeppesen Under 13 Coach - Kirk Crouch Under 14 Coach - Luke Simpson Under 15 Coach - Tim O’Connor Under 16 Head Coach- Tim O’Connor We would also like to thank all our volunteer coaching staff (Assistant Coaches, Managers, First Aid Officers & League Safe) who will be assisting these awesome people this year.

It was in 1983 when we first joined the Sunshine Coast League and because of the clash of club colours with Caloundra, we changed ours to the colours we proudly represent today; sky blue, white and black. Heading into the new millennium we began to build up our reputation. In 1999, the club won the A-grade and reserve grade finals. In 2001, the we again won the A-grade final under coach Rick Horsburgh. In 2003 and 2004 we won two under

19 premierships as well as two Club Championships. In 2010 Bribie won the C-grade grand final and in 2013 had a great year with A-grade runners up in the grand final and Reserve grade coming away with the Minor Premiership. Over the last 46 years, there have been many outstanding players that have graced our club walls. Nev Draper, Peter Clarke, Gary Waldon, the Lamb brothers, Bevan Canning, Paul Byrne and Ben Roedder, Matt Gillett and Jack Reed are just some of these greats.

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TRAINING TIMES FOR THE 2019 SEASON Under 6-11s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 12s & 13s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 14s are underway from 5.30pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 15s & 16s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Monday & Wednesday You can still register to play at playnrl.com/register or call Brooke Overton on 0414582779 for more information We would also like to thank our jersey sponsors for 2019 - Major Sponsor La Vera, and Minor Sponsors @Tax Services, Electrinity, Wallace & Davies Solicitors, Landscaping Skills. Club Sponsors: Blue Pacific Hotel, Mojo’s On North, Woorim Beach Meats, Pigface Seafood, Beach Way Cafe, Burpengary Truck Refinishing, Bribie Beach Bar & Cafe, 7 Eleven and Super Management

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APRIL SPORT RESULTS Hole 14 L Urquhart, Hole 16 GOLF C Hancock, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Shot S Barry. Bribie Island Golf Club TUESDAY, 16th April, 2019. Ladies Results from 11th Single Stableford. Silver Salver played over 2 April, 2019 to 23rd April, rounds: Winner K Wilson Div 1: Winner L Buxton 41, 2019. 77, R/U L Buxton R/U D Neilson 40 C/B. Div THURSDAY, 11th April, 2: Winner F Jackson 40, THURSDAY, 18th April, 2019. Single Stroke. R/U Y Nicklin 36 C/B. Div 2019. Single Stroke. Monthly Medal Sponsor 3: Winner G Muir 35, R/U S Div 1: Winner L Meijer 73 Woorim Pharmacy. Tailford 34 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 C/B, R/U S White 73. Div 2: L Gwyther, Hole 7 K Wilson, Div 1: Winner M Bailey 79, Winner H Creedy 67, R/U L R/U S Vallely 80 C/B, Cockerell 68. NTP’s Hole 4 2nd R/U J Graham 80. L Gwyther, Hole 7 S White, NTP’s Hole 4 L Ball, Hole Hole 14 J Umlauft, Hole 16 16 D Benghamy. Div 2: M Bailey, Hole 7 Div 3 2nd Winner T Keily 79 C/B, Shot G Burnham. R/U I Coburn 79, 2nd R/U J Dorhauer 80. NTP BOWLS Hole 14 D Fitzpatrick. Bribie Island Bowls Club Div 3: Winner G Bowls Results Week Ending Burnham 67, R/U H 13/04/19 Croukamp 72, 2nd R/U Tuesday Self Select Triples A Roberts 76 C/B. NTP’s First – J. Howath, C. Brayley Hole 4 D Morrison, Hole & R. Cowell Runner Up – P. 7 G Burnham, Hole 14 S Andrews, D. Groves & G. Tailford. McCarthy OOTH 1st – D. Pictured are the winners of the Ann Caird Memorial Day (a Bowers, W. Richie & R. Short founding member of our club), played on the 2nd of April, OOTH 2nd – J. Oliver, S. which is sponsored by the Bribie Island RSL. J McKay Young & D. Hart is on the left & S Tailford on the right.

Wednesday Scroungers 1st – M. Gillard 2nd – J. Falvey 3rd – L. Chivers Wednesday Pairs First – G. Healing & K. Fuller Runner Up – K. Opray & D. McMahon OOTH 1st – M. Gittens & J. Noonan OOTH 2nd – S. Lobo & K. Burgess OOTH 3rd – G. Mercer & G. Hartley Bunny – B. Young & D. McNeill Thursday Club Select Triples First – N. Gray, M. Young & T. Brent Runner Up – E. Roberts, P. Mann & I. Gillard OOTH 1st – G. Wollett, G. Riley & W. Gillard Bunny – C. Brayley, M. Roberts & R. Davenport Friday Men’s Pairs First – T. Dean & W. Ebert Runner Up – B. Hosie & K. Smith OOTH 1st – B. Castle & D. Bowers OOTH 2nd – K. Laverty & D. Beadman OOTH 3rd – J. Dunn & D. Hooper Bunny- Wally ‘O’ & P. Adams

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