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ISSUE 87 | 10 MAY 2019

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A MESSAGE FROM SUSAN

Early voting is well underway, and locals have begun having their say on the future of our Nation. After six years of Liberal cuts and chaos, people in our community have been telling me that it’s time for a change of Government. Wherever I go, I’m hearing that people want a Government that sticks up for a fair go for regular Australians – not the top end of town. People want their local schools to be properly

funded, they want hospital cuts to be reversed, and they want people to look after local pensioners. We’ve been let down by the LNP and their out-of-touch priorities which is why I’ve been fighting so hard for our community to get its fair share. Whether you are voting by post, at an early voting centre (like the Bribie Orchid Society at 156A First Avenue), or waiting for Election Day on May 18 – I’m sticking up for people like you.

When you cast your ballot, I hope that I can count on your support so I can deliver my positive plan for our community.

Susan Lamb MP Federal Member for Longman

Sticking up for our local healthcare system After six years of Liberal Government, our local healthcare has suffered through the cut after cut to the point that people are avoiding going to the doctor because they just can’t afford it. I’m determined to fix this. With a Shorten Labor Government I will reverse the LNP’s $2.9 million cut to our Caboolture Hospital, end the Liberals’ Medicare Freeze, and put a cap on skyrocketing private health insurance premiums. I will also deliver an Urgent Care Clinic for Bribie Island so locals don’t have to travel 30 minutes to Caboolture Hospital to receive the care that they need. On top of all this, Labor will also invest in a Pensioner Dental Plan - ensuring that up to three million Australians have access to free dental care. We all know that there’s nothing more important than our health, that’s why I’m committed to sticking up for the health of our healthcare system.

Listening to our community to deliver for our community I’ve always said that when you listen, you hear things. And, as your local representative, hearing what you have to say is what shapes and guides my plan – our plan – for the area. And after years of hard work, it’s now all starting to pay off. Conversations with Bribie locals is what made me fight for an Urgent Care Clinic for Bribe Island, and now a Shorten Labor Government will deliver it. A petition from Val – another local to the island – is what made me lobby the Shadow Minister to allocate 5 roaming Centrelink Support Workers to come to regional areas like Bribie, to help pensioners, veterans, and young families with their claims – and now a Shorten Labor Government will deliver it. And thanks to the many Bribie locals who called my office and expressed their views about Bribie Bridge’s pelicans – because of you, I reached out to State Minister Mark Bailey to Bring Back our Pelicans – and he’s now asked TMR to look at options to bring the pelicans back to the bridge. I’m proud to be your local representative, and I’ll always make sure that your voice gets heard. Authorised by Susan Lamb MP, Australian Labor Party, Level 1, 69 King Street Caboolture Qld 4510.

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Labor’s Fair Go Plan

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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.

Giving local kids the best start at life

Ask anyone and they’ll agree that our kids deserve the best start in life – they’re the future of our Nation after all. That’s why I’m so proud to be working with Labor to deliver Australia’s biggest ever investment in Early Childhood Education. Under a Shorten Labor Government, working families will experience huge relief to their cost-of-living with a $4 billion investment in early education. Every single family in Australia earning up to $174,000 will get cheaper child care with Labor. This is on top of our National Preschool and Kindy program where every three and four year old child in Australia will be able to access 15 hours of kindy education each week. Having worked in the sector for a number of years, I know how important these early years are to a child’s development. Local parents (and grandparents!) aren’t the only ones who benefit from Labor’s plan – because this is an investment in the future of our country.

Reversing the LNP’s cuts to our local schools Before I became your local representative in Parliament, I used to work in a classroom – I spent a number of years working as a teacher aide at Dakabin State School. It was there that I experienced first-hand the importance of fair funding for local schools; how vital Government funding is to guide bright young minds. That’s why I’m committed to reversing the over $25 million that the Scott Morrison and the LNP cut from local schools. Kids at schools like Banksia Beach State School and Beachmere State School shouldn’t miss out because the LNP have their priorities all wrong. With Labor, I’m also committed to investing nearly $80,000 to upgrade the STEM facilities at Bribie Island State High School – ensuring that local kids have access to the resources they need to be Australia’s next generation of great minds. I’m proud to be a standing up with Labor to make sure that our local schools get a fair go.

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Happy Mother’s Day BRIBIE MUMS

If you look beyond the commercial aspect of Mother’s Day it is fair to say that of all the special days that we set aside to recognise an important milestone or event, Mother’s Day is one of the more significant days celebrated in our Australian culture. Sure it can be argued that it is yet another commercial opportunity to sell stuff, but honestly, no one can deny that down the centuries motherhood has been one of the most important roles that women have taken on. So setting one day aside to recognise the important role of mothering is one of the more sensible suggestions to celebrate a cause with a special day. Of course, mums by and large are the ones that in our society make the big sacrifices to ensure stability in the family unit.

And today’s mums are really no different from mums in the past. Take for example our “Mums Too Cool for School” front cover story. It is a great example of a number of mothers of students attending Bribie Island State School who saw an overwhelming need to provide their children with a comfortable learning environment. And given the heat wave conditions from which we are now having a respite what better way than to provide air conditioning for the entire school. It’s a great story of how a positive approach to fundraising involving the whole Bribie community is seeing them fast achieving their goal to cool the school. Good on you mums (and dads).

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So we have made sure that we have given this important topic the prominence that it deserves. Our story on how the Bribie Island State School P&C and in particular a group of very proactive mums has gone about securing the funding to aircondition their children’s school is a great “can do” story about our generous business community. It is also timely with Mother’s Day upon us. Enjoy Issue #87

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GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATES 29TH ANNIVERSARY

anksia Garden Club Inc. proudly celebrated its 29th anniversary at their April meeting recently with the cake cut by President Merrilyn Cullen and Vice President Desley Horsfall. “Our club welcomes all members who share a love of gardening and enjoy the wonderful exhibits each month from our gardens. Our guest speakers provide a wealth of information on product and plants suitable for our soil and climate,” said publicity officer for the club Judy Winstanley. “We welcome new members to join us on the first Wednesday of each

month at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre from 9:30 am.” Judy said anyone who would like to join the club or find out more is welcome to contact Merrilyn on 0409 426 965.

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MUMS TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL T he cooler weather is making for a pleasant change but have a think back a few months ago and remember when we had day after day of mid30-degree temperatures. Even our beautiful Island paradise wasn’t spared this last Summer’s blistering heatwave conditions. Well if you are a parent who sends their child or children to Bribie Island State School then you will be well aware of the committed folk on the Parents & Citizens Association who are madly fundraising by holding a Mother’s Day raffle that will see their efforts rewarded with yet another school block air conditioned. Speaking with their P&C president Leanne White it is clear that all these women have done a tremendous amount of work cajoling and persuading business owners to donate to such a worthy cause. So let’s mention them here. President: Leanne White Secretary: Jo Meyers-Cave Treasurer: Bronwen Savige Events: Jess Hampson Grants: Belinda White Book Club: Jess LunnissRead

COVER And a special mention to the Operations manager/ uniform shop coordinator (who has specifically asked not to be named BUT has been a huge reason why the raffle donations have been so successful). Leanne said that the generosity of the local business community has been amazing. We agree! Just look at how generous the local business community has been and the value that has been packed into the raffle prizes! All for just $2 a ticket or $5 for 3 A list of the Raffle Prizes and Donors 1St Prize For Our Mother’s Day Raffle!!! Slice N Dice meat voucher Hair care pack from Hair Haven 2 x Bribie Cinemas movie tickets gift card from Woolworths voucher from The Coffee Club voucher from Mode Hairdresser Bribie Island RSL Club voucher Beauty Retreat voucher Splash of Tash nail voucher 2nd prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Basket of goodies from Woolworths Banksia Beach The Coffee Club voucher voucher from Brooke Savige to Beauty Retreat Kinnaree Thai Restaurant voucher 3rd prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! 3 glass vases from Mitre 10

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Bribie Island Bowls Club voucher Savige’s Seafood voucher Annie Lane voucher 4th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Scentsy basket from Jessica Lee Bernard 5th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!!! Scentsy basket from Jessica Lee Bernard 6th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!!! Charlie’s Restaurant voucher Mayyada Bazaar voucher 2hrs of cleaning from Evermore Cleaning 7th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Voucher from Cuts Colours and Curls Cafe Bella Voucher Ladies Skin Care from Bribie Discount Drug Store 8th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Beautiful Ladies clutch purse from Woorim Surfside Pharmacy Village Deli voucher

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1st Prize Hogs Breath voucher 9th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!!! The Surf Club Bribie Island voucher Beach Bag Make up Bag Yoga Mat 10th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Croqueted rug donated by Good Start Early Learning Bongaree Al’s Gutter Clean voucher Anna’s Fashion Boutique voucher 11th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Blue Pacific Hotel vouchers 12th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Catch voucher 13th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Aussie Meat and Seafood Voucher 14th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Bundle of things from Star Discount Chemist A wheel alignment from Bribie Care Car 15th prize for our Mother’s Day raffle!!! Signature Essentials Box from Priceline Pharmacy 2 Vouchers to Maleny Dairy for a Farm & Factory Tour Voucher & Farmer’s Tractor Ride Voucher for 4 people

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DEMOCRACY IS ALIVE AND WELL ON BRIBIE ISLAND

O Media Release Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey MP 1 May 2019 Statement from Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey Bribie Island residents have shown how much they love the island’s pelicans, and we are listening to them. Transport and Main Roads (TMR) were constantly replacing lights on the bridge that were damaged by waste from the pelicans sitting on top of them. Workers replacing the lights also needed to partially close traffic lanes, so the frequent light changes were costly and inconvenientfor locals. During a recent lighting upgrade, TMR installed new LED lights and metal bars on top to stop pelicans damaging the lights and potentially getting injured from overheated light casings. The switch to energy efficient LED lights will provide better lighting on the bridge and reduce costs, but I want to make sure the pelicans have a safe place to rest that also allows people to continue enjoying them. Following representations from Longman MP Susan Lamb, I’ve asked TMR to look at options that might allow Bribie’s beloved pelicans to stay around the bridge.

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r at least there are the tentative positive signs that a good protest march and some vigorous lobbying by our local politicians may have had an effect on our Mary Street Tower of Power political masters. A follow-up call to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads’ office from the Bribie Islander Magazine on Monday after the “Save the Pelicans bridge protest march” was greeted with a wary “Oh is it about the pelicans?”. So you could say that Mark Bailey’s staffers were certainly reading the mood of the people up here and were fast getting on top

of the issue that had so many on Bribie turning out to voice their concerns about our beloved pelicans’ roosting spots on the Bribie Bridge lamp posts. Anyway, suffice to say the fact that we had a Ministerial statement sent to us for publication in less than 24 hours gives you some idea of how important The Honourable Minister Mark Bailey sees the issue. It will take time to see a solution provided for our feathered friends but in the meantime, you can at least read the Minister’s statement and draw your own conclusions.

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WALK WITH US AND DIABETES DASH DAY A HUGE SUCCESS A

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big thank you to all of our Runners and Walkers from around the community who took part in the third Walk with Us – Diabetes Dash on Sunday 28th April. A beautiful morning for all of our runners to set off at 7.30am – in total more than 60 running in the 10km and 5km events. It was wonderful to see many return from last year and seeing so many new faces was very exciting. Thank you to Gary Parsons (BIDCA) and Simone Wilson MP Pumicestone for your assistance with the runners. Wonderful support also from Bribie Island Bowls Club Inc. who is now sponsoring our runners with perpetual shields in all of our running events. Great

to see our winners with their medals and shields and we will look forward to seeing them back next year to defend their titles. A thank you also to President Linda (BIRRWC) and her team of volunteers who assisted with registration etc. and also competed we appreciate and are very grateful for your continued support. All of our amazing families and friends who gathered for the walk at 10am boosted our numbers well over the 100 mark. So many generations being represented all walking together to support those living in our community with diabetes, helping our group to raise awareness of this disease, the work that our diabetes support

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group does – Kids to Camp programme – Insulin Pump and Medical devices - Education and Support for all living with or caring for someone diabetes. We would also like to thank Victory Press who donated all of the flyers for the event, other community groups who took part and lastly to the hard working diabetes support group committee who have put

together another successful and fun day. Our support group is holding its next meeting on Wednesday 15th May with special guest speaker Scott Quigg Exercise Physiologist from Metro North Health Precinct, Scott works closely with people living with diabetes and will be very informative, for more details please call Rhonda on 0418 675 494.

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hat an incredible day on the April Locals Only Show, with a few newcomers, some old friends and some very great music. Two more younger artists to appear for the first time and ‘Wow!’ the Locals community. First was a very young lad, Diezel, who played keyboards and delivered two really well-rehearsed numbers. Diezel is the grandson of Locals guitarist, Col Shields who watched proudly as he played. A delightful young lady, Bribie High School student, Kiani Jazz, took to the stage and the audience couldn’t get enough. We were told that she had been runner

First-timer, Diezel playing keyboard and singing at Locals.

The outstanding Dave Lynch jr onstage, Anzac Day at Blueys.

up in a busking competition and it didn’t take long to find out why. Kiani played a couple of solo numbers and one with the WhamBam Thank You Band. She also won the Blueys Performer of the Day. We’re all so looking forward to seeing these two young performers in the future. Another highlight of the show was the appearance of Hayden Kirley after an absence of a few years. He’s become a really exceptional performer and songwriter. He said later, that watching the two younger performers brought back some memories of his first time at Locals. Hayden is the son of country music singer/ songwriter, Leigh Kirley, who has graced our stage several times. .......and the surprises kept coming, in the form of

We are very lucky to have regular performers like Col Shields, Jenine Williams, Mark Edwards and this bloke... Neil Downs. Kiwiborn entertainer, Neil often plays later in the day, performing a great many genres of music... Roy Orbison, Elvis, Johnny Cash but always throws some sort of different song into the mix. A really fine vocalist and guitarist. Another Shave for the World fundraiser saw a lovely young student say goodbye to her locks, for a great cause. Organisers said later that the event had been very successful and it was a really big thing for the young lady involved. A big Well Done to the Locals community for being so supportive of these events. A big Shoutout to Dan Burns, the host of the show,

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singer/songwriter, Nathan Skinner, another regular from years ago. Nathan is an outstanding songwriter/wordsmith who played an excellent set. One of the crowd favourites, Frolly, have changed their name to Gonzo Zonk. A 3 piece outfit, they rocked the beer garden again. Amanda’s son, Ryan did a great job on the sound desk as well. Great music, folks. It was also a pleasure to having guitarist, Peter Orr back on our stage again. He’s become a bit of a jet setter of late, so hasn’t been available for recent shows. If you’re into great guitarists, come and see this man’s superb musicianship.

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Another month of excellent music in the beer garden. 3rd May The dynamic Alexis Sawford. Amazing vocalist and guitarist 5pm9pm. 10th May Ricky Taite rocks the beer garden.5pm -9pm. 17th May Dave Lynch jr. 5pm -9pm 24th May Mark Edwards. Excellent singer/guitarist. 5pm-9pm. 26th May The Locals Only Show. Many guest artists and surprises. 1pm -5pm 31st May Ricky Taite returns. 5pm-9pm. Blueys humbly requests that when leaving the venue that you be mindful of our neighbours so that we can keep presenting fine live entertainment. Thank You for your support of the venue and the Locals Only Show.

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First Time Performer, Kiani Jazz onstage at Locals.

who is really relishing in his role and is a crowd favourite and Matterson ( No .. I can’t turn the volume up) Knyvett, the sound guy. Such is his commitment to Locals Only that he was in the middle of something important when he remembered that the Show was on and turned up to make the show problem free. Thanks to both of you for your support and input into presenting this Show. Next Locals Only Show is on the 26th May, beginning at 1 pm and featuring two more new performers, as well as the usual suspects. In other news.... Popular Locals Only performer, Jenine Williams, has just recorded her original song, ‘Festival’, and it’s going to be used in an episode of Landline, on the ABC. Well done. Endless Valley has been working very hard and appearing at many venues in Brisbane to wide acclaim. These folks play their own music, all original and always memorable. Brad and Cavell Schipp, both Bribie lads are the spine behind this very original band. Great to see them doing well with this project. Ryan Kennedy is doing very well at Uni and will return to the stage for Locals Only in the near future. Looking forward to that one. Mike Early made a surprise visit for a gig at Blueys with his good buddy, Billy on drums. It was a beautiful way to begin the Easter weekend and the crowd certainly felt the same. Sometimes it’s easy to forget what a wonderful entertainer Mike is. Having Billy along set the mood for a very successful evening.

Keep an eye out for them again. Finally, Blueys management has presented some really fine entertainment over the last few years, but lately, it’s been just exceptional. With Friday night entertainment of a standard you’d expect to have to pay to see, the venue is increasing in popularity...as dining venue, a live music and entertainment venue as well as being a principal fundraising venue. For about a year, Blueys beer garden has hosted some of the most jawdropping acts that are indescribable. These include the phenomenal Dave Lynch Jr, (the human jukebox), Grant Daniel, (man of a thousand voices), the delightful Sam Fall, Award winner Jack James, Ricky Taite... Mike Early’s Doodads, Cool Coda.. every one of these is just brilliant entertainment and musicianship and most enjoyable to see. Every now and again though, Blueys is witness to some entertainment which is heart-stoppingly good. At the beginning of April, the beer garden hosted Alexis Sawford, another fabulous musician and vocalist only this time he brought his duo partner, Susie, with him.. and what a show they put on. With so many different genres of music, the professionalism of both entertainers came very much to the fore... It’s been stated many times since that Alexis and Susie are the best act seen in a long time. Keep an eye out in this magazine for a heads up when they will return. Alexis will be playing on the third of May but it’s not certain whether Susie will be there. In any case, Alexis is just as formidable on his own.

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ROTARY praise, and within the organisation, nothing is but the wider community. more lame Nominees for the Pride of than a Workmanship program cookie-cutter are presented with a compliment”. special plaque, which has their name engraved on Master of it, in recognition of their Ceremonies, achievements. This year’s Barry Clark, nominations have been gave an sought for some months entertaining now via the media and description of Rotary By Anne Matthews word of mouth and we and our PR Director Bribie Rotary attracted a record number of 9 nominees. projects otary’s Pride of and causes. On 2 May 2019, Bribie President John Oxenford and Workmanship (PoW) He spoke Rotary held its annual program is a Rotary about Pride of Workmanship Barry Clark with all recipients vocational service project how we dinner at Pacific Harbour which started in Pennant are known for Golf and Country Club. Hills, Australia in 1975. The our End Polio campaign, The room was packed Wendy Coker - Bribie Island program allows managers but perhaps the fact that with the recipients State School in local communities to the Bill and Melinda Gates and their colleagues Angela Davis - Bribie Island help employees achieve the Foundation contributes an and family members. Hotel goal of job satisfaction and extra US$2 for every US$1 Nominators thanked Malcolm Hogan - First publicly recognise them for Rotary raises, isn’t as well Rotary for providing them Avenue Tyre and their efforts. It was Aristotle with this opportunity to known. Barry also spoke Mechanical – some 2400 years ago - who acknowledge the efforts and about Bribie Rotary’s very Kate Jeffrey - Banksia Beach first said “We are what we own William (Bill) Peacock contributions of employees State School repeatedly do. Excellence OAM, a polio survivor who who consistently achieve Kirsty Leishman-Winney then, is not an act, but a is now wheelchair bound an overall high standard of habit”. Our PoW program due to post-polio syndrome. - Bribie Island State High work performance. These School provides an ideal medium Bill works tirelessly for the employees also display for organisations who End Polio campaign and has Yasmin Pearce - Bribie personal qualities worthy would not normally be in recently been appointed of such a public award. Island State School a position to acknowledge as a representative for the Rewarding these employees Helen Riley - Bribie Island and thank worthy World’s Great Meal (WGM) in such a public way shows Community Kindergarten employees for this “habit” to End Polio. On 22 April them the high value placed Lisa Wendland - The Bribie of excellence. on them by their employers. 2019, WGM announced that Islander. it had raised US$10 million It is not just an offhand Participating businesses Representatives of the since its inception in 2013. comment made after work and organisations promote participating businesses The very knowledgeable in front of no-one. I feel we the Pride of Workmanship and organisations explained Mr Clark also told us about all agree with American theme of “do it once - do the reasons for and other Club projects such football coach Bill Walsh it well” throughout their achievement behind each as the cervical cancer (49ers et al) when he said: organisation and nominate recipient’s nomination. vaccination of 28,000 girls “Nothing is more effective employees worthy of Their words will form in PNG, the origin of the than sincere, accurate recognition, not only part of a printed citation word “grog”, famous usage (a certificate), including a of the word “pride” and photo, which will also be other fascinating snippets. given to the employee as Bribie Rotary considers further recognition of our Pride of Workmanship their Award. night to be our flagship It was Mark Twain who event in our yearly said, ”thousands of calendar. We congratulate geniuses live and die and thank all businesses undiscovered - either and recipients of this by themselves or by year’s awards. This Pride others”. Let us hope – in of Workmanship “Class of our small way – we have 2019” were: ensured the light has Joanne Allison-Schouw been shone on some who Bribie Respite & Support have been discovered. PDG George Grant with Joanne Allison-Schouw and Gordon Services Birkett from Bribie Respite & Support Services

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cook Graham Kerr with whom they became known as The Galloping Gourmets a nickname they got from a 35-day worldwide trek visiting some of the finest restaurants around the world. He started the winery in The Hunter Valley known as Rothbury Estate in 1969 until it was sold in 1996, I wonder what his feeling would be today when his brainchild now appears on wine lists as a house wine basically exclusive to restaurants only or some wine clubs. He was also involved with Petaluma from 1978 until 1992 and these wines still excel to this day, he was also chairman of Evans Family Wines from 1980 and Tower Estate from 1998 which is now owned by Evans close friends Matthew Cowley and Ken Cowley. If you have ever attended a wine tasting only to be confronted by bottles of wines disguised in paper bags and you have to try to work out the variety, the

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au age and where it comes from then blame Len Evans because he transformed blind tastings into a competition sport through his creating and developing the options game. For his dedication to the wine industry, he received many awards including the Epicurean Award for services to the Wine and Food Industry, The Charles Heidsieck Award for Wine Writing. He was appointed an Officer of The Order of The British Empire in 1982 and an Officer of The Order of Australia in 1999, after a history of heart disease dating back to 1976 Len Evans died of a heart attack in 2006. In 2014 The Len Evans Memorial Lookout was unveiled in the heart of The Hunter Valley at Constable Estate. James Halliday has been described as a protégé of Len Evans and his successor as “Australia’s leading wine writer”, which is a long way from being a partner at leading law firm Clayton Utz where he worked

from 1966 to 1988. James Halliday was born in 1938 and is a wine writer, critic, winemaker and senior competition judge. Since 1979 he has written and co-authored more than 40 books on wine and since 1986 has published an annual overview of Australian Wine vineyard by vineyard, since 2000 this book has become known as the James Halliday Annual Wine Companion and is available from newsagents and bookshops. He has received numerous awards for his writing including The Julia Child award for Best Wine, Spirits or Beer Book in 1994 and The Maurice O’Shea Award for Outstanding Contribution to The Australian wine industry in 1995. Mr Halliday was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2010 for his services to the industry

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fter my last article, I talked about the experiences of owning and running a cafe from scratch with zero experience in the hospitality industry. It has been a real eyeopener I can tell you! We have now sold the cafe to Aaron and his youtube star kids from Bellara!

Me and Selina (my wife) bought the Cafe in September last year and knew that it would be a bit tricky at the weekends what with 3 kids and all but we soldiered on and made it work as best we could. The experience we gained and the people we met were great! Not all of the people were great though. In the early days of operating we met a senior couple that came for breakfast on a busy Sunday morning, the lady ordered

an extra piece of bacon. After our young cafe hand came back in looking rather sheepish, I asked: “what’s wrong?” The lady had just abused him because she never got her extra piece of bacon. I went out and apologised several times offered to get the missing bacon, nope, offered her money back, nope, asked how I could make the situation right, nope! She said we had failed as a cafe and that she was going to tell everyone on Bribie that we are the worst cafe on the island!! Clearly, she was out to upset someone and no doubt unhappy, you know that sort of person I mean? So I simply responded in a polite voice “well that’s stupid, isn’t it? Because you don’t know everyone on Bribie do you?” And walked off. I don’t like to be rude but I also won’t take that kind of crap. She did not know what to say and was never seen at the cafe again, thank god. On this note I have to say that I will never complain again about waiting at a cafe or restaurant, not that I do anyway but I now know

why it takes an hour to get a tables food out and it’s not funny or pleasant to have the pressure on and a load of hungry customers or is it, hangry customers! Remember next time you’re out for a feed on a Sunday morning being the busiest day, remember to be patient or ask at the time of ordering how long it will be? I’m sure everyone working are trying as hard as they can to get it right but it is a tough gig I can tell you, so be gentle! Welcome Aaron, Alex and Aedan to the cafe industry but this is now a cafe with a difference its called “The Digital Cafe” and already has 2 massive screens at the front and Aaron has plans to add more digital features along the way so watch this space, and don’t forget to shop at The Digital Cafe and subscribe to their facebook page for free coffee and more super deals!!

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he 25th of April is held as a solemn day for all Australians, it is a day, we as a nation come together in formal ceremonies to remember, reflect and most of all never forget those who paid the absolute supreme sacrifice. It is a day that we as Maritime Safety Military Cadets hold with the utmost respect and appreciation and show this by attending three services within our region. The first dawn service at Toorbul followed by the Toorbul March and day service and ending with the Donnybrook late morning service. Our day began for most at 2.00am getting ready for a 3:30 am start, where 25 staff and cadets left Bribie Island bound for the Dawn service at Toorbul. All eyes were still weary, but all minds set on the task ahead - to pay our respects and do our small bit. We arrived at around 4 am where we then prepared the squad in formation and the guard

drew their weapons. A quick uniform check and re-dress, a few adjustments on our weapon slings and it was time to all fall in. The dawn service is always the most solemn, it marks the first light, firstly as a representation of that day some 104 years ago and secondly as a military tradition of commencing of the day at first light. Standing totally still, we reflected and thought in silence. When the Dawn service completed we had the pleasure of meeting a Royal Australian Naval Officer Commodore E. Rushbrook, a doctor and a senior naval officer, it was great for the cadets to speak with her. MSMC provided the guard (catafalque party) for all three services and they did a fantastic job. Bravo Zulu. Our second ceremony was the Toorbul March and day ceremony, we formed up after we had a couple of hours rest from the Dawn service and a few photos. The March paraded many of the Veterans of

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the local area alongside the cadets. It’s great to see the connection still so strong between veteran and youth. We marched through Toorbul, along the waterfront and back up to the Toorbul Rural Fire Service building where we observed a moving ceremony. Following the ceremony, the Toorbul RFS put on an amazing breakfast, bacon and egg rolls, and drinks which was a muchappreciated break. We stowed our weapons, and helped tidy up before leaving for the Donnybrook Day service, we observed the ceremony and maintained a guard all held by the Donnybrook local community groups. Another very moving ceremony.

Thanks to Donnybrook progress association we had an awesome lunch, of sandwiches and wraps, a sausage sizzle, cakes and slices, and all sorts of soft drinks, tea & coffee- all supplied to us - a huge thank you to Donnybrook. After an extremely busy and long day, we were all looking forward to having a rest, everyone hopped on the truck - Kindly Donated for the day. By Gateway Bribie Adventures and we headed home, concluding our day around 1.30pm. “Lest We Forget” We parade Navy & Army Cadets on Friday nights 6-30pm to 9-30 pm during school term ages 10-18 years. Where: Lions Community Hall, Sunderland Drive, Bellara. For more information: Email maritimesafetymilitary cadets@gmail.com

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he Bribie Island Community Arts Centre just renovated the West corner of the Seasoned Garden thanks to the commitment of a volunteer, Mario D. Conti, who retired five months ago with his wife Dawn at Banksia Beach, Bribie Island. Despite the Art Centres tiny budget, Mario recycled some forgotten building material around the Mario D. Conti

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HANDCRAFT CLUB TO HOST BIGGEST MORNING TEA By Stacey Olson (Secretary Bribie Island Handcraft Group)

ribie Island Handcraft Club has been going for 35 years and has a long history of donating items and money to lots of worthy causes on Bribie Island, the South East Queensland area, Victoria and Cambodia. This year alone the group has sent knitted and crocheted baby items and toys to Special Care nurseries in Caboolture, Brisbane and rugs to Foley Street Aged Care as well as items for Caboolture and district homeless persons. The group meets each Thursday at the Indoor Bowls Hall on First Avenue

from 9 am until 11 am and each person brings along what they are working on. The Biggest Morning Tea, held in May and June throughout Australia is the major fundraiser for Cancer Council Australia. The Cancer Council of Queensland is an anticancer organisation which is an independent, community-based charity. On Thursday, May 23rd, the Bribie Island Handcraft Club is holding FOR THE MONTH OF MAY

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ay is “Myositis Awareness Month” and Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease in which patients suffer muscle weakness and chronic pain, often leading to permanent disability. Sarah Dyer, a local Bribie Island resident, is a carer for her mother who suffers from Orbital Myositis. Sarah also happens to be a member of the local Lions Club and has organised a Trivia Fundraising afternoon at the Bribie Island Lions Club on Saturday 25 May from 2 pm to 6 pm in aid of the Brisbane Myositis Support Group. So if you feel you would enjoy an afternoon of fun and Trivia frivolity while supporting a worthy cause or if you are a local business owner who would like to help then Sarah would love to hear from you. “To raise funds we are selling 10 to 12 tables which will consist of five to six people per table. Cost per

person to enter is only $10. People can book a table and organise their friends or family to come along. Or if you like the fun of a Trivia afternoon you can take a single ticket and we will put you on a table with other trivia buffs,” said Sarah. “There will be a free lucky door prize, round prizes and overall winner prizes on offer along with raffle tickets available for purchase. As well there will be $3 plates of afternoon tea, as well as the usual beverages of coffee, tea, soft drinks for sale along with wine and beer on offer,” she said.

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n May 18th, most of us will be fossicking for our next “national treasure” so if you are out and about already, you may like to continue to the Uniting Church in Webster Street, Bongaree and join us at the Annual “Trash and Treasure Trove” from 8am to 12 midday. This is a community event and there are many stalls from different service organisations and others such as sausage sizzle, art and crafts, freshly baked cakes and sweets, plants, morning tea and, inside the church hall, lots of different treasures that have been donated for sale. This allows many folk to raise funds for their particular organisation.

Audrey and Lynne exploring and organising a few of the donated treasures. This is a fun time of fossicking for treasures and sharing time with others. On sale will be furniture, jewellery, electrical items in working order, records, books, almost anything that one can imagine. It’s fun looking through such items to find “just the right thing” to suit our needs or desires.

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ocal business owner of Bribie Island Mobile Car Cleaning Service Iain Macdonald says that he is excited to have now taken on a franchise under the umbrella of Australia’s Detailing Group.

Iain, a resident of Bribie for more than 15 years and who has been successfully operating his own independent car cleaning business for the past five years says the change of operating under Australia’s Detailing Group will bring many benefits to his customers. “Taking on the “Australia’s Detailing Group” franchise

keeps me better informed about the latest products and techniques available in the car detailing and cleaning industry. As well, all the training, branding and marketing support offered by “Australia’s Detailing Group” means that it puts my business on a more sound footing,” said Iain. “I am fully trained and insured by “Australia’s Detailing Group” and offer basic washes from $35, mini details from $60 and full details from $170. Plus it is a fully mobile service where I come to you. Another benefit for my customers is

Ian Macdonald, Australia’s Detailing Group’s newest franchisee the Bongaree markets promoting his business. And Iain’s eye for detailing cars may be influenced by his professional tennis career background.

that I operate on a sevenday a week basis so any day they need their car detailed or cleaned I’m available,” he said. Iain says he can be found on Facebook under Australias Detailing Group Bribie Island & Moreton Bay, on the web at www. austdgbribie.com and also most Sundays at

“During my time on Bribie, I was also head tennis professional for Bribie Island Tennis Club for around six years. I am qualified in Australia and New Zealand and have coached in many countries in my 30 years as an international coach and am now coaching at Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club where I am available for all ages for group or private lessons,” says Iain. So if you have a car to be cleaned, detailed or need help with your tennis backhand then give Iain a call on 0448 888 948.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Ron Le Huray ‘The Wet Look’

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he theme for our April meeting was “Nature”. Ron Le Huray was the winner with his photo of a very damp Australasian Grebe titled “The Wet Look”. Alain won the Mono Print section with an interesting shot titled “Reflection”. The Colour Print was taken out by Gordon Bentzen with a lovely shot of an Impala drinking, titled “Impala”. Rodney Augusten a new member to the club, with his striking shot “Mt Fuji Reflection” was first in the Open Colour PI category. Congratulations Rod! Beth Mottershead won the Mono PI with an intriguing shot of a Puffer Fish titled “All Puffed Up”. “All Puffed Up” was also awarded Photo of the Month by our judge Noel Clark.

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NATURE Drinking from a puddle after the rain.

LITTLE CORELLA

(CACATUA SANGUINE)

By Marj Webber

very resident on Bribie Island I am sure would be familiar with the Little Corella which populates the Island in large noisy flocks. They are mainly to be found in residential neighbourhoods and at Bongaree around the jetty area is a favourite haunt. Little Corellas are largish, white Cockatoos about 36-39 cm in length and weighing 300-400 g. They have small crests, blue skin around their eyes and

pink to red feathers around their bills. Their scientific name Cacatua sanguine which means blood-stained cockatoo. This refers to these markings. Both male and female are similar in plumage and size. It’s not so long ago that there were no Little Corellas in coastal areas as they were confined to arid outback areas where the conditions were mainly boom and bust. In good seasons the Little Corellas thrived but drought spelled disaster for their

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population. Gradually during these dry periods, the Corellas began moving towards the coast. During the Millennium drought of 1996 to mid-2010, there was a sizable migration towards the cities where our living conditions suit them very well and where there is an abundance of food and water. Now they are widespread throughout Australia. Increased agriculture also played a part in their movement towards the coast in the late nineties.

Their main foods are grass seeds, grains and occasionally fruit. I have watched Corellas at Bongaree attacking a patch of grass, pulling out the plants and eating small bulbs from the root system. One of their habits is to strip leaves from trees, sometimes defoliating an entire tree in a few days. This habit makes them unpopular with gardeners and horticulturists, while their tendency to destroy whole grain crops exasperates the farmers. So Little Corellas are unpopular with a fairly large range of people. This is a pity as they are so entertaining and are sometimes referred to as “The Court Jesters of the Bird World”. I sometimes sit and watch them while they are frolicking on the ground or in trees performing the most extraordinary feats. I have seen them slippery-sliding down steep corrugated iron roofs and going back and repeating the act over and over. They sometimes hang upside down and swing from a tree branch and on the ground when they are feeding, they get up to all sorts of tricks and look as if they are really enjoying themselves. Of

Left: Alcoholic Corella Above: Little Corellas feeding on the ground.

course, there are lots of squabbles as well which adds to the entertainment. I don’t know if they breed on Bribie Island as I am yet to see them nesting. Little Corellas are thought to be monogamous. They make their nests in large almost vertical hollows in trees near water, in high river banks and sometimes in termite nests. Their nests are often used for many years. Clutches of 2-4 white eggs are laid on the wood chip lining of the nest and are incubated by both parents for about 24 days. Chicks are born completely naked and helpless. After a while, they develop a yellowish down before growing feathers. They fledge at about 6-8 weeks. Corellas nest in large colonies so require many suitable hollows. This can lead to displacing other species that also require

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and can live up to 50-60 years in captivity.

were kept as pets, cooked for food and the feathers were used in ceremonies. There are two other species of Corella in Australia. Both are larger but we are unlikely to see them in the wild on Bribie Island unless there is a cage escapee. They are easy to tame and are sometimes kept as pets

Their range is widening with more land clearing and more water outlets being made available. To date, Corellas have overcome most threats and are thriving with the help of the human species.

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COMMUNITY

POETRY Main Roads colours they did wear The pulled down all the lampposts And put up new instead They all had trays above With a very special tread There were light poles on the buildings And light poles in the street And the Bribie bridge had a hundred It really looked a treat

MAD Poets THE BATTLE FOR BRIBIE ISLAND (A WARNING TO GOVERNING BODIES) A Councillor eats more than a peli-can So which one would you keep The one makes you welcome to Bribie Or the one that makes you weep A councillor doesn’t sit on a lamppost Upon the Bribie Bridge All they know about pelicans Is that they won’t fit in the fridge The council they put in new light poles Made to keep the pelicans off With sharp wires and pointy bits That made the locals scoff

Well the locals didn’t like it This arrogant disregard, So they lined the bridge to show them That their path is gonna be hard

So they flew off to lake Eyre, Where the pelicans gather in flood, And had a desperate meeting Standing down there in the mud The Bribie ones related The disaster that had occurred And around the lake the wings did beat As the pelicans passed the word They came to a great decision “Retaliate” was the cry And the sky began to darken As the pelicans began to fly 46

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At the tip in Caboolture The pelicans dived en masse And their beaks they filled with rubbish And other filthy trash. They flew into the council As the councillors arrived at work And bombed them with the rubbish They even got the clerk Wave after wave they bombed them Till the street was full of dirt The rubbish piled higher Till the councillors were inert The bombing continued for hours Then came a second burst The message was yesterday’s breakfast The white long streaks came first

They didn’t do their research Into what would be the best They did whatever they felt like And bugger all the rest.

The pelicans flew from pole to pole No landing could be found Said “the humans aren’t happy With just taking over the ground”

The pelicans were happy And the locals mighty glad The Main Roads went away They looked a little sad

Then came storks with nappies The bombed them just as fast But the nappies had been used And they councillors were aghast A councillor struggled to his feet Yelled “Hey it wasn’t us! Main Roads was responsible So don’t kick up a fuss!” Now this was all unusual But two hundred thousand birds Gave great voice in a manner That became the envy of all nerds “We didn’t do our homework To show you what it’s like If you act without some research And then put in a spike” The councillors acted quickly As the chambers crashed under the weight “Quick contact the Main Roads now Before it’s too bloody late” And very soon on Bribie a new sound rent the air Twas the sound of heaps of trucks

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The mess left in Caboolture Was enough to break the back Of duplicating the M 1 Material they did not lack When they opened the new highway They said they didn’t use cement They wouldn’t say what it was made of But we know it’s excrement And now everyone’s happy Even the Main Roads For the pelicans paint the white lines And keep the road clear of toads The moral of this poem is simple They should have had a clue Check out the wants of the majority And not the thoughts of a few Peter Gibson

WHEN LIFE HAPPENS.

When life happens, are we ready? Does it catch us by surprise? Can we grab the opportunities That happen to arise? We just go along at first. Take life as it comes. Learn to grin and bear it As mothers clean our bums. Through school we struggle feebly To learn the golden rule. Study subjects mysterious And try not to look a fool. When life happens, are we ready To take on a challenging task. Marry, raise a family Do you struggle – dare I ask? And do we laugh along the way Enjoy our days and nights. Grab life by the throat And enjoy the glorious sights? And when life draws to an end Can we say that it was great. Did we make the most of it? Did we enjoy our fate? © Cay Ellem

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HISTORY

WELCOME TO BRIBIE By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

here has been some community discussion in recent weeks about replacement of the large “WELCOME to BRIBIE” mural, seen as you reach the island.

This is one of the longstanding iconic images of Bribie, along with the parade of Pelicans on the Bridge lights. The community express strong views about such things being removed or changed without appropriate discussion and understanding. This week’s History Page tells the full story about the “Welcome” Poster mural that may not be known to many.

WELCOME MURAL IDEA. This was conceived as a Community Project in 1988, the Bicentenary year of Australia, to mark the 25th anniversary of the 1963 opening of the Bribie Island Bridge.

the Chamber of Commerce, who then played a very active role in commercial aspects of the island. The idea was to erect something “Typically Bribie” to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Bridge. At that time there was a rather ugly metal framework beside the road in Bellara, that held a variety of advertising signs for local businesses. A plan was developed by the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary to replace the unsightly advertising hoarding with a large and unique painting. Advertisers were contacted and they agreed to forego the remainder of their display contracts in favour of a large and original “Welcome Mural Painting” in the same location. Local artist Dale Marsh was contacted and agreed on a voluntary basis to paint an original mural. He prepared a small modern colour composite drawing for approval, showing typical Bribie faces, and Council agreed for a large version to be created on the Council ground on which the old hoarding stood.

The new Rotary Club of Bribie Island raised the remarkable sum of $6000 to have the old billboard dismantled, de-rusted, zinc coated, re-erected and strengthened to withstand cyclonic winds. Many volunteers became involved with this significant Bribie project and the artist Dale Marsh later wrote; “The tireless and hard selling head of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr David Goode, managed to secure the services of a Brisbane based sign writer to work with me on the project. Dig Maher turned out to be just the man needed. He was experienced in mural work

That was the same year that Rotary International chartered the Rotary Club of Bribie Island in March 1988, and initiated by a few local Rotarians residents led by Roy Pierce. To mark the Bicentenary, residents had approached 48

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Bribie Bridge Postcard 1970’s and had just completed some large projects for Brisbane’s World Expo 88. We got on well together” Dig Maher working in the studio, went about scaling up my detailed drawing using the grid system; scaling up by means of squares, and an overhead projector to produce a full-sized cartoon of the original on large overlapping sheets of white poster paper numbered in sequence. The lines of the drawing were then pricked using a spur wheel. When the paper was in position on the mural surface, we only had to rub lightly with a cloth bag of dry pigment or draw over it with soft charcoal to transfer the drawing onto the panel. It’s an old technique; Michelangelo and Leonardo used it, Working on a plank up in the sky, you cannot step back and see what you are doing and working on heads that size you need to. There is only one way: ... climb all the way down the scaffold, walk across the road, spot the errors, climb back up again, fix them, go back down for another look and so on”.

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FIRST MURAL UNVEILED Although slightly later than the actual 25th Anniversary of the Bridge in October 1988, the finished work was unveiled on 28th January 1989 and a plaque on a stone plinth reads; This Plaque unveiled by Shire Chairman Stan Muldoon commemorates the official unveiling of the Dale Marsh Mural depicting Bribie Islands lifestyle. A Place of Peace in a troubled world 28-1-89 The “Canvas” on which the artists painted the mural is 13.5 metres long and 6 metres high. Artists’ oil paints were used for the entire project and when completed, Dale said: “Bribie Island has a public mural, which I expect will last a long time - well at least until the Queensland afternoon sun fades it and I suppose I will have to touch it up!”

Regrettably, its longevity was underestimated, and with continual heating of the metal “canvas”, cooling at night, salt-air and weather, all combined to cause fading and deterioration. A couple of other things had been added to the Bridge since its original construction in 1963. The 13 lights on which the Pelicans have until recently been able to perch as another “Welcome” to Bribie were a later addition, as is the light blue painted guard rail between the footpath and road, which was added after a young boy slipped and was fatally run over by a car. After only five years the magnificent oil painting mural was at the end of its useful life and by 1994 it was evident that the much-loved mural would need to be replaced.

REPLACEMENT MURAL There was a strong community commitment to replace the mural and Dale Marsh very graciously offered to provide the community with another new one. His suggestion this time was for a classic scene of family fun on a Bribie beach, which he prepared as another small original painting for consideration. The skills of the artist and modern computerised technology were then combined to reproduce

Welcome Mural painted in 1989 Dale’s new oil painting as a large print on canvas that was erected on the existing structure. The replacement mural showing three children playing on the beach was unveiled on 11th October 1995. The small boy pictured with the two girls playing in the sand dunes was a young Timothy Gould who was featured on the front page of the last edition of this magazine. CONTINUES NEXT PAGE >>

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This inspiring young man, now a 27-year-old former local resident, went on to become a Gold and multiple Medal winner for tennis and swimming at several special Olympics.

This came as a surprise to Bribie residents and visitors, many of whom had no real knowledge or appreciation of this remarkable if not unusual man.

Another Plaque was unveiled below the new mural with the almost identical words… This Plaque unveiled by MAYOR JOHN WHITE commemorates the official unveiling of the Dale Marsh Mural depicting Bribie Islands lifestyle.

Ian Fairweather was undoubtedly the most Internationally famous person ever to live on Bribie, albeit as a recluse hermit in a grass hut, for 21 years from 1953 to 1974.

A Place of Peace in a troubled world 11-10-95 The original small oil paintings for both of the murals can be viewed at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre where they are on permanent display.

WELCOME SOMETHING NEW The much-admired replacement “printed” mural continued to be the “Welcome” image to Bribie for a further 15 years, until 2010 when the Mural was temporarily replaced to advertise and promote a new Bribie attraction. The Seaside Museum at Bongaree opened in 2010 and the Welcome

HISTORY CONTINUED Poster was replaced with a Moreton Bay Regional Council poster, showing an Ian Fairweather abstract painting and details about the new Bribie Seaside Museum.

If you did not know or appreciate his artistic style, the Mural was a sharp contrast to the Bribie Island Lifestyle that had become an iconic image for residents and visitors. I certainly knew nothing of Ian Fairweather, or his life on Bribie Island, when I came to live here in 2004. However, it was one of my first Projects with Bribie Rotary when I found out that the original memorial plaque, at the site of his grass hut in Fairweather Park, had long since been vandalised. There was no signage or information to inform people about this historic site.

In 2005, to mark the Centenary of Rotary International, I proposed the installation of a Bronze replacement plaque. I arranged to have a new plaque made and organised an unveiling ceremony attended by a large crowd including the Mayor and Councillor, and many Bribie old-timers who had known Ian Fairweather personally. This was my first real exposure to Bribie History because before that I certainly had no knowledge or interest. At that time there was little documented information about local history, but I was amazed to discover how Bribie Island had played such an important role in the development of Australia and Queensland. Replacing the Ian Fairweather memorial plaque seemed to be a trigger for the growing interest in the man, which led to a Documentary film about his life and work to be made for the ABC. I was delighted to be involved in this project, selecting filming locations and conducting interviews with many long term Bribie characters.

Fairweather Museum Mural 2010/11

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When the new Seaside Museum opened in 2010 it includes a permanent display of Ian Fairweather’s international travels and unique artworks, and several of his original and

Ian Fairweather Plaque personal items passed to me, on permanent loan. The 60-minute documentary film (Fairweather Man) took several years to make and can be viewed at any time in the Seaside Museum Theatre. My knowledge and interest in Bribie History continued to expand and I soon became a Tutor at U3A and in 2008 formed the Bribie Island Historical Society. It seems that the Welcome mural will soon need replacement. It is certainly an integral part of the great feeling people have when they reach Bribie Island. With today’s technology and techniques, there may be opportunities for the community to be involved in creating the next lasting image.

MORE LOCAL HISTORY The Historical Society has monthly public meetings at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6;30pm. 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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CENT AUCTION A GREAT SUCCESS

easons Bribie Island recently hosted a Cent Auction which was enjoyed by residents and guests. According to a spokeswoman for Seasons the morning tea was loved by all, and the auction a big success.

“Hosting a Cent Auction is a fun way to raise money for charity, and it also allowed a few of our guests the opportunity to tour our beautiful community on Bribie,” she said.

Used bottles transformed into floral tribute

Eager bargain hunters make their bids

FLORAL TRIBUTE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE E

ach May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, themed ‘Domestic and Family Violence - Not Now Not Ever’, to raise community awareness of the issue and to send a clear message that this violence will not be tolerated.

Seasons Bribie Island Community Manager Di Kemp and Care Manager Cheryl Rowell

Val Smith and Christine Wagstaff

On Thursday, a representative of the Caboolture Domestic Violence Service presented a floral exhibition to Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre, where it will be exhibited along the front entry walk during the month of May. These lovely hand-crafted flowers are a gift to the Moreton Bay community to say ‘Thank you for keeping our region safe’. They were created by women and

By Cecelia Taylor their families who have been affected by domestic and family violence as representations of how women can go on to grow, blossom and stand tall after experiencing domestic and family violence. Symbolically, the flowers are an ‘Expression of feelings, our message of blossoming, flowers that grow, taking us beyond domestic violence (Anon)’. They have been transformed from used bottles to formations of colourful beauty and grace, standing independently or connected together in support of each other, depicting the changing of lives, re-emerging through recovery and healing. The colourful display can be viewed at the Centre at 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara.

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

THE WISDOM OF STIRLING MOSS I have often wondered why. It certainly is not his driving ability. But Mossie, as I always call him, is a difficult, dominant man, who must always have his own way, and maybe his personality is partly responsible.

By Helly Kemp

idely described as the greatest Formula 1 racing driver of all time, Stirling Moss, in spite of winning 212 races, 16 of them being Grands Prix and being the 1st ever British F1 driver to win his home race, Stirling never wins the World Championship.

One of his greatest victories is the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix, where he wins in a Lotus against the much faster Ferraris, as well as setting a new track record in the famous 1,000 miles 1955 Mille Miglia race, right around Italy. Being very much interested in F1 racing, I attempt all the official channels to gain an interview with Moss on my arrival in London in 1968. No luck! So it’s five years later when I finally get his private phone number in London’s Mayfair. I not only introduce myself on the phone but make a daring suggestion, with which, surprisingly, he is delighted: A 3-day interview weekend attending the 1973 NUERBURGRING GERMAN GRAND PRIX. Quite a surprise, as I have never

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met the man and know he dislikes journalists! When I ask him later why he agreed so quickly, he simply states, “I liked your super-sounding voice on the phone.” So far so good! Or maybe he thinks we are going to have a romantic weekend??

But then everybody forewarns me not to let him drive my car, as apparently, the F1 icon is not the perfect driver on mortals’ roads, allegedly having been involved in some accidents.

DAY ONE: Mossie begins our weekend date in typical fashion when I arrive one minute before our agreed 5.45 am meeting time. There he stands, tapping his foot on the step outside his Mayfair home. He hates wasting time, opens the boot with one

hand, tosses his luggage in with the other and greets me with the third, (He has a third – I’ll swear it!)

He pales a little when I insist on driving my own car. So I hastily grab the driver’s seat, wave him into the one beside me and smile, hopefully in a very firm manner. “I hereby appoint you navigator for the trip, Mossie!” He does not favour nick-names, but grins at that and keeps grinning, no doubt having decided how quickly to remove me from the steering wheel. I immediately discover he is the worst back seat driver ever, so constant and irritating, that between London and the Dover Hovercraft to take us across the Channel, I already vacate the driver’s seat. But to his credit, during the 12 years I own my 280 SL Mercedes sports car, before bringing it back to Australia with me in 1980, no one ever achieves the low fuel consumption the 43-year-old Mossie masters on this trip. After all sorts of confrontations including officials at the dock and Mossie being convinced we are going to be left behind at the port, and then in Calais, a restaurant that he considers is overcharging…. Very hungry on our two hours drive to Germany we finally find a little snack-bar for lunch. It’s 11 years since Mossie’s retirement from racing,

REGULAR FEATURE but I get a perfect glimpse of how a true star never fades. He is immediately recognised by the owner who proudly announces his discovery, and the autograph hunters pounce, bubbling all sorts of German phrases Mossie doesn’t understand. Having, at last, arrived at Nuerburg, I’m thrilled to hear Jackie Stewart is scheduled in pole position for tomorrow’s race, as I like him very much, (you may remember the photo in my Keith Williams piece where Jackie was my observer when Keith took me water skiing). At last, Mossie relaxes and the blissful look on his face now reminds me of something Jackie once said about taking a fast bend being like an orgasm. So I raise the point. “I wouldn’t say it was a sexual thrill, Mossie replies, “but related to sex. The exhilaration, the satisfaction and the pleasure that one gets from flirting and having a relationship with a woman, is one of the few things that’s as satisfying as going around a corner at the very limit. “A motor race is a multiple climax, all the time, every corner, and therefore it’s on a lower plane than an orgasm, but equally satisfying. “I think women are like cars in this way: how far you can push a woman depends on how expert you are in

handling her, and how well you know her. “In the same way, if you get into a car that you don’t know, and you don’t have the expertise that particular car demands, you’ll get into a corner and oversteer. And wham! You’re in trouble. “If you know the car well and you understand the ‘feeling’ and the balance, you can take slight liberties and get away with it. “Women and cars are the same if you treat them well. It all depends on how compatible you are with each individual one of them. One woman will come alive with one guy

and be quite dowdy with another. Some women can definitely bring out the best in a man. And so can some cars.” I know Mossie and I will be friends, but nothing more. So just in case, he might consider me a possibility as the “some women,” from above, I let him know immediately that I not only have a boyfriend but a young baby as well. And for our whole weekend, Mossie is the perfect gentleman. (DAYS TWO and THREE to be continued in the Bribie Islander Issue 88)

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ITA - INSPIRATION THROUGH ART ANNUAL EXHIBITION

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the artwork. All work is for sale. No booking required, but a gold coin entry is appreciated.

TA’s Annual Exhibition will be held in the Matthew Flinders Gallery, Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach.

The Exhibition will showcase an eclectic range of subjects & mediums ranging through oils, acrylic, watercolour, coloured pencil & mixed medium. Each year the group selects a range of 10 new subjects, plus one of their own choice, from which to challenge their creative talents & imagination. This year will also feature some beautiful pottery by Sue Harrison and her Ningi Pottery Group.

The Official Opening will be on Friday 31st May (5 – 7 pm) with Guest Speaker Simone Wilson, Local Member for Pumicestone. Come and meet the artists and enjoy drinks and nibbles while you view

Formed over 12 years ago, ITA’s core membership has remained strong and although a couple of people have moved on, new members have joined and brought fresh ideas and talents to the group. The artists meet each Thursday at The Crafty Shed, Ningi where they paint together, swap ideas, encourage each other, and of course sort out all the problems of the world! Currently, the membership is 16 strong, and new members are always welcome. ITA would like to acknowledge & thank The Crafty Shed for their support and sponsorship.

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The Bribie Island Community Arts Centre May 11: Drawing with Watercolours workshop with Marion Hughes 9am – 4pm. Book on 3408 9288 May 11: Coloured pencil drawing 1- 3pm; $5 Book with Yvonne Young on 3408 8302 or email yvonneolivia@gmail.com. May 12: Colin Van Kruining “Back to Nature’’ exhibition opens. May 13: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson, 6.30am – 8am, Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com 54

May 14: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson, 5.30pm – 7pm, Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com May 14: April 12: Artist of the Month morning tea with Carol Oyston 10.30am. Book for catering on 3408 9288.

May 15: Cardmaking & Scrapbooking with Deb Ford. 10am – 2. Book on 0428 524 201, Email ukandu@bigpond.com May 16: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson, 9.15am – 10.45; Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com

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May 18: Nunofelting workshop with Gail Grunske, 9am – 4pm. Book on 3408 9288. May 18: Coloured pencil drawing 1- 3pm, $5 Book with Yvonne Young on 3408 8302 or email yvonneolivia@gmail.com. May 20: Yoga & Meditation with Beks Thompson, 6.30am – 8am, Ph 0468 832 193 email info@beksthompson.com May 21: Island Quilters Quilt exhibition opens.

GETTING ‘BACK TO NATURE’

AT THE GALLERY

By Debra Mieth

olin Van Kruining’s prize-winning paintings have delighted us many times at the Arts Centre, winning some of our art prizes along the way, and numerous awards in art shows from Bundaberg to Pine Rivers. So it is with pleasure the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre presents Colin’s latest exhibition Back to Nature from Sunday to Sunday 12 – 19 May in the Matthew Flinders Gallery.

During the next few years Colin played in bands as a musician, forming his own in Melbourne in the late 70s as lead singer and guitarist. He still records and mixes his own CDs. Working as a painter and decorator in Melbourne and Queensland after moving here in 1994, he continues to work in this profession, even using Dulux paint in his art.

Colin with poinciana In 2010, Colin’s desire to paint pictures as an artist was rekindled. He found the knowledge gained as a colour consultant useful in this new endeavour, and now paints and travels from Tasmania to Far North Queensland.

flora and fauna, one cannot help but be delighted at his cheeky willy wagtails, rosellas on fences, kookaburras perched in the forks of trees, peering possums, flowers, leaves, gumnuts and more. Visitors won’t be disappointed.

With an extraordinary talent for capturing in paint water, landscapes, native

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Born in Holland, his family immigrated to Australia in 1958. At 16 Colin worked with his uncle, well-known artist Wim Kortland, under whose guidance he developed a talent for painting. Together the artists travelled throughout Victoria, painting spectacular scenes from the countryside. Colin with reef scene

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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 HILDREN’S CHOIR: An Ecumenical Children’s Choir meets at the Uniting Church in Webster Street, Bongaree on Bribie Island every Monday afternoon after school from 3.30p.m. until 4.45p.m. School aged boys and girls are all welcome. This is a no cost activity for children who love to sing. For further information please telephone Marg Grove on 54975777. EVERY MON OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108

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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

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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 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 BRANCH OF OLDER WOMEN’S NETWORK QLD has now formally commenced and meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month. Mature aged women are very welcome to a new social group for friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing. Next meeting is Thursday 16th May, 10.00 am. Bribie Island RSL, Toorbul St. Contact: Julie 0490441184 or Older Women’s Network Queensland 07 3358 2301. You’re welcome to come along and meet new friends. 3rd THU 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

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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

EVERY MONDAY – FRIDAY MAY (EXCL 6 MAY) U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM TWO www.bang.org.au/u3a OR drop into our office Monday to Thur 8.30am – 2.30am, Fridays 8.30-NOON for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au. 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 SUNDAY MAY TILL 9 JUNE, FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK - Clayton Park, 8AM– fun for all fitness levels. New ways to use the equipment in the park and meet some workout buddies! EVERY MONDAY MAY (EXCL 6 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, 9am11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly

drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Gwen on 0448 238 056. 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, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY MAY BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Av. We are a small friendly support group helping everyone to achieve their goals. Joining Fee $15, Weekly Fee $4, For info contact Judy 0401 153 633 OR Find us on Facebook Beachmere Slimmers Inc. 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. 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) TUESDAY, 21 MAY BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, All Welcome (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 21 MAY BANG GENERAL MEETING 6pm, NEW VENUE Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 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) FRIDAY, 7 JUNE 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. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au.

ISSUE 86 | 26 APR 2019

MOVIE REVIEW

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BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES

By Chris Connolly

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urvival against the odds; a medical miracle never before seen…Both have been used to describe the events depicted in this film. Based on a true story, this film tells the remarkable story of a fourteen-yearold boy named John Smith, played by Marcel Ruiz. It was 19 January in 2015 when John, on a day off from school with two of his friends, decided to have some fun on the icedover lake near his home. Unbeknown to them, the ice had begun to melt that fateful day and cracked beneath them. They all fell into its icy waters. Although John’s two friends surfaced, John did not. After 15 minutes submerged, John’s lifeless body was recovered. Despite every effort to revive John, there were no signs of life. That is until his mother, played by Chrissy Metz, arrived and prayed over her son. To the astonishment of John’s

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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: Monday @ 3:30-4:45pm. Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm

Bribie Island Weekly Wrap, May 7 Property offences Burglary: An unknown person allegedly attempted to break into a house at Banksia Beach between April 15 and April 22. No property was stolen. On May 1, an unknown person broke into a Banksia Beach residence. Items were stolen including jewellery. Police are continuing to investigate these matters. Stealing: There have been a total of 12 vehicles broken into in the Bribie Island Division in the last seven days. Police continue to investigate these matters. Police request that you lock your vehicles on all occasions when you are not in them and items of value are either not left in vehicles of are out of sight. Wilful damage: On May 6, an unknown offender has allegedly damaged a vehicle parked at a Bribie Island hotel. On April 29, fences in Banksia Beach were damaged by unknown persons by spraying them with paint. Investigations are continuing into these offences. Found property: No unclaimed found property to report this week. Community safety Drug offences: On April 30, a 20-year-old Narangba woman was located by police in possession of drug utensils at Sandstone Point. The woman was issued a with a Notice to Appear and will appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 6. On May 3, a 50-year-old Bellara and 28 year-old Banksia Beach man was located with drugs and drug utensils at Thornely Close, Bellara. They was issued with Notices to Appear. They will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 30 and June 16 respectively in relation to these offences. On May 3, an 18-year-old Ningi man was located with drugs and drug utensils at Bongaree. He was issued with a Notice to Appear. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 4 in relation to these offences.

CRIME REPORT as part of this operation. As a result, 29 people were located with drugs in their possession and issued with Notices to Appear for these offences. Good order offences: On May 4, five people were issued with Liquor Infringement Notices at a Sandstone Point licensed venue. These offences were detected whilst policing a major event at this location. In general, the crowd was well behaved and police would like to thank patrons and staff for their efforts. Road Safety Drink and drug driving: On May 5, a 19-year-old Kallangur man tested positive to a road side drug test on Bestman Road, Sandstone Point. This man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 24.

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On May 5, a 33-year-old Beachmere woman tested positive to a road side drug test on Bestman Road, Sandstone Point. This woman will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 24. On May 1, a 44-year-old Bongaree woman was arrested for driving under the influence on Bribie Island Road, Ningi. This woman will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 21. Unregistered and unlicensed driving: On May 1, a 50-year-old Bongaree man was driving on Bribie Island Road, Ningi. He was issued a Notice to Appear for driving whilst disqualified. The man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 6. On May 6, a 38-year-old Kalinga, man was driving on Benabrow Avenue, Bellara. He was issued a Notice to Appear for driving whilst disqualified. The man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 13. On May 6, a 28-year-old Bongaree man was driving on Thornely Close, Bellara. He was issued a Notice to Appear for driving whilst disqualified and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. The man will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on May 28.

As we all know there are many things that make a lot of noise however there is only a few instances were excessive noise becomes a police matter. When reporting the matter to Policelink online please ensure you provide specific information otherwise the complaint may not

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

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Traffic infringement notices: A total of 28 Traffic Infringement Notices were issued in the Bribie Island Division. Police also conducted 132 Random Breath Tests. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

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YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Tue 30th April 2019:

4,402 Calls, 1,180 vessels logged on, 90 Vessel Assists, 548 Sitreps, 186 Requests, 14 Overdue vessels, 6 Vessel Tracking, 1 Securite Broadcasts. 614 Radio Checks VHF calls 76.9%, - 27MHz calls 10.3%

APRIL VESSEL ASSISTS: SAT 06/04 1645pm – Tender sinking in the Pumicestone Passage near Turner’s Camp, required pumping and bailing out. TUE 16/04 0519am – 11.5m Trawler non-member has run aground 500m South of Bongaree Ramp, required re-floating. THU 18/04 1827pm – 10m Yacht non-member had run aground near green marker at Bongaree required re-floating to continue to Scarborough. FRI 19/04 0827am – 4.8m Centre Console member with engine problems, required a tow from 1k North of Spinnaker Sound Marina back into the Marina. SAT 20/04 0714am – 9m Sports Cruiser member with a flat battery requiring a jump start at Mission Point. SUN 21/04 1055am – 8m Cruiser member with a flat battery at Mission Point required a tow back to Pacific Harbour 64

THU 25/04 0405am – 5m Vessel non-member had activated red flare, had broken down at Skirmish Point requiring a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina. THU 25/04 1108am – 4.4m Centre Console member with motor problems, requiring a tow to Uhlman Road boat ramp from the Beachmere side of the Caboolture River Mouth. THU 25/04 1321pm – 3m Jet Ski non-member stuck on sand bar required refloating, JB3 investigated, they had managed to re-float without VMRBI assistance. FRI 26/04 0702am – 5.3m Runabout member with motor problems, required a tow from the entrance to Pumicestone Passage to Bongaree boat ramp. FRI 26/04 1039am – Jet Ski non-member with battery problems required a tow from North of Mission Point to Bellara boat ramp. FRI 26/04 1358pm – 4.5m Centre Console member with a fuel blockage required a tow from Ningi Creek to Bongaree Ramp. SAT 27/04 0840am – Drifting Tinny discovered by fisherman, tasked by Water Police to conduct SAR, with other units in the vicinity of Cape Moreton. Owner found ashore, all OK.

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Greg Rollason form Bongaree Neighbourhood Watch called into the VMR Base Wed 3rd April and presented Commodore Liz Radajewski with a cheque for $200 to go towards the operational costs of running the VMR Bribie. Greg said It’s all about community groups helping each other when they can. The Commodore thanked Greg and the Bongaree Neighbourhood Watch for their support.

Saturday 20th April 2019: Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island held another boat ramp Safety Campaign at Spinnaker Sound Boat Ramp on Easter Saturday Morning. The bad weather kept most boaties away but the VMRBI Team did hand out several Safety Brochures and how to Log On Radio Stickers. Safety Dave was there as well to offer his advice and was a bit hit with the Dragons Abreast ladies decked out in pink when they came back from their morning paddle. The Dragons Abreast Ladies Log On with VMR Bribie every time they go out for a training paddle for Safety.

Congratulations to Trevor Plant, who has progressed to Competent Crew. Above Coxswain Garry Voss attaches Trevor’s epaulettes.

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Thursday 25th April 2019: Senior Coxswain Bob Skinner and Commodore Liz Radajewski attach Keith Freeman’s coxswain epaulettes.

VMRBI Crew Member Jamie Darlington with Safety Dave and Ros Adams at the front of the canoe.

Karen Darlington with Safety Dave checking that the kids are wearing life jackets.

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE - REGULAR FEATURE Keith Walters and Peter McNamara. The Radio Course is all part of VMRBI commitment to running educational programs for members and the general boating public.

ANZAC DAY Thursday 25th April 2019 27 Members marched in the main parade culminating at Korea Place in the Bribie Island RSL grounds. Other members marched with their military units and several others cheered on the parade. All were invited to partake of the club facilities after the service concluded.

SUNSET DRINKS: Friday 26th April 2019 About 50 members and guests attended the April Sunset Drinks. The Social Committee ladies served up delicious hamburgers for only $5. The usual raffles for vouchers were held and music and vocals were provided by Trevor Botham. Commodore Liz Radajewski thanked the Social Committee ladies for preparation of the hamburgers, our BBQ specialists, the bar staff, Betty and Brenda on the door and Trevor Botham for his music. Liz identified new members and thanked everyone for their attendance.

Peter and Gwen McNamara with Commodore Liz Radajewski.

Commodore Liz Radajewski and Graham Gibb were the flag bearers for the VMRBI contingent.

Social Committee member Leona Patrick received her raffle voucher from Commodore Liz Radajewski.

Radio Officer John Bodycombe conducts the practical component of the LROCP course.

Own a Boat? You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www.vmrbribie. com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, benefits include: Radio Officer John Bodycombe conducted the course, seen

above demonstrating an EPIRB. Keith Walters was also a presenter at the LROCP course.

• breakdown assistance. • vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency, • access to first aid, radio, and navigation courses plus safety and general boating information sessions; • regular social events; • reimbursement up to $100/ per year for tows by other VMR or Coastguard units; and overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

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LROCP RADIO COURSE Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April 2019 16 candidates attended the Long Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) Radio Course on the weekend 27th and 28th of April at the VMR base at Bribie Island. Radio Officer John Bodycombe was assisted at the course by fellow Radio Operators

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FISHING REPORT

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donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sink your bait let it float on the top and this will see you catching a few. Whiting caught in Ningi Creek by Elijah of Ningi both fish were put back unharmed but were both of legal size Sand crabs are filling the pots at Lime Pocket and along the passage use some whole mullet. The Jew are certainly on the bite at the Bribie Island Bridge with Squid being the best bait.

e have finally had a few great days for fishing with the big tides however the Easter break was not as good as we all hoped. Camping on the Ocean beach saw all campsites booked over the school holidays and lots of fish being caught. The gutters along the surfside are seeing lots of Whiting and Dart at 1st, 2nd, Campsites and 4th Lagoons. The Whiting are loving preserved beach worms and for the Dart, Pippies. We are also hearing of some good catches of Mackerel at The Bird Cage and along the surfside of Bribie Island, they are using Pilchards as bait.

Whiting and Bream at Red Beach with Live Blood worms for bait. You can also try your luck at White Patch where we are seeing Flathead, Bream so you will need Mullet fillets for the Flathead, Live blood worms for the Bream.

Just remember if you are wanting to catch Snapper

It wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be long now and the tailor will be biting again as our waters begin to get a little cooler they are already being caught in the mouth of the Brisbane River. I must say we cannot complain about the weather over the May Day long weekend with lots of people up the surfside fishing in the gutters that are all the way along our beach.

Ningi Creek has seen some good catches of Whiting, Grunter Bream and flathead just off the bank so grab a pack of Live Blood Worms. One angler said that he fished with one worm for 2 hrs and catching 4 fish. You can also get some good size mud crabs Ningi creek and Banksia canals grab some Mullet heads and you will be sure to get a feed. Grunter Bream caught in Ningi Creek by Elijah of Ningi

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Snapper are starting to venture further up the passage at White Patch, The Ripples, Sandstone Point and in the passage Cuttlefish and Pilchards best bait.

The anglers have been telling us that they are catching a lot of prawns at Lime Pocket and you can also get some good size squid at the bridge at night.

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FRI 10 May 1:14 am 1.97m 7:52 am 0.62m 1:35 pm 1.36m 7:11 pm 0.57m SAT 18 May 3:23 am 0.37m 9:23 am 1.8m 3:23 pm 0.24m 10:00 pm 2.15m

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SAT 11 May 2:08 am 1.92m 9:00 am 0.63m 2:44 pm 1.33m 8:18 pm 0.63m

SUN 12 May 3:13 am 1.87m 10:12 am 0.6m 4:05 pm 1.37m 9:44 pm 0.66m

SUN 19 May 4:12 am 0.38m 10:07 am 1.72m 4:00 pm 0.27m 10:43 pm 2.16m

MON 13 May 4:26 am 1.84m 11:17 am 0.54m 5:30 pm 1.48m 11:09 pm 0.63m

MON 20 May 4:58 am 0.41m 10:48 am 1.63m 4:36 pm 0.32m 11:24 pm 2.13m

TUE 14 May 5:41 am 1.84m 12:17 pm 0.46m 6:39 pm 1.65m

TUE 21 May 5:43 am 0.46m 11:29 am 1.54m 5:13 pm 0.38m

WED 15 May 12:25 am 0.55m 6:47 am 1.86m 1:12 pm 0.37m 7:37 pm 1.83m

TUE 21 May 5:43 am 0.46m 11:29 am 1.54m 5:13 pm 0.38m

THU 16 May 1:31 am 0.47m 7:45 am 1.87m 2:00 pm 0.29m 8:29 pm 1.98m WED 22 May 12:03 am 2.08m 6:29 am 0.5m 12:11 pm 1.46m 5:51 pm 0.46m

FRI 17 May 2:30 am 0.4m 8:36 am 1.85m 2:44 pm 0.25m 9:16 pm 2.09m THU 23 May 12:43 am 2m 7:16 am 0.54m 12:56 pm 1.4m 6:34 pm 0.54m

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Dear Stakeholder I am writing to advise you that the Queensland Government has implemented new management changes to protect gastropods and bivalve molluscs in Moreton Bay. Fishing pressure directed at gastropods and bivalve molluscs in Moreton Bay has increased significantly in recent years resulting in concern about sustainability of key species (mud ark, mud whelks and cockles). Public consultation on urgent management changes was undertaken in late 2018 given the vulnerability of key species to overharvesting and limited compliance with current possession limits.

Yours sincerely, Bernadette Ditchfield Deputy Director-General Fisheries and Forestry

Moreton Bay waters closed to shellfish collection Moreton Bay is CLOSED to taking or possessing shellfish (gastropod and bivalve molluscs)—excluding pipis.

• the take of gastropods and bivalve mollusc, excluding pipis, is prohibited in Moreton Bay;

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Stocks of shellfish in Moreton Bay are under pressure We need to protect shellfish in this area and help rebuild stocks.

NO TAKE: Bribie Island

• shell collecting (i.e. empty shells, no live organisms) is still permitted. The prohibition on taking gastropods and bivalve molluscs applies to the waters of Moreton Bay following the boundary coordinates of the northern, eastern and southern boundaries of the Moreton Bay Marine Park and all tidal waters of rivers flowing into this region and encompass the existing foreshore closures at Wynnum, Nudgee Beach, Bramble Bay and Deception Bay.

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Changes have recently been made to the Fisheries Regulation 2008 to protect these species in Moreton Bay. The following new rules are now in place:

contact the DAF Call Centre on 13 25 23.

There will be no changes to the harvesting of gastropods and bivalve mollusc outside the Moreton Bay area (i.e. outside Moreton Bay a person is allowed to be in possession of 50 – a combined species possession limit).

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susceptible to localised depletion because of their sedentary nature and the ease of access to fishing grounds adjacent to urban centres. In recent years non-compliance has increased with large, organised groups of people targeting these species extensively.

Report suspected illegal fishing—toll-free, 24-hour Fishwatch hotline:

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he inland track is still firm but starting to get muddy in places. The wetlands are filling following recent rains and are looking fantastic, don’t forget the insect repellent there is lots of sand flies and Mozzies about. Bribie Island’s rich natural diversity has drawn people to its shores for thousands of years, Local aboriginal people (Gubbi Gubbi) used the plentiful seafood and coastal resources for many generations. Evidence of their traditional life is

present in many places on Bribie Island, today’s national park camping areas are located on sites traditionally used by aboriginal people for similar reasons—easy access, plentiful fishing, protected campsites and an uninterrupted view of the surrounding land and seascapes. Bribie Island formed over thousands of years from sand settling on top of a pumice stone plate that runs under the Island at a depth of 4 to 5 meters, sand accretion and erosion continue to shape our island, access is prohibited past the Fort Bribie’s

Northern searchlight, due to sections of dangerously soft sand. Our island has a maximum elevation of fewer than 10 metres it’s highest points being Whitepatch and Mt Bribie. The island’s western side or passage side including Gallagher Point, Poverty Creek and lighthouse reach, all comprise sand and mud mangrove covered tidal flats, great for catching a muddie.

On the dunes, you’ll find coastal she-oaks, acacias, banksias and beach spinifex to picnic under, don’t drive to close as these trees that stabilise the dune system by trapping sand and reducing erosion. The lagoons just behind ocean beach provide another ideal setting for a relaxing picnic, you’ll

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Thousands of migratory shorebirds are found around Bribie Island’s wetland resources, these are essential for their survival. These migratory birds rest and refuel, feeding on yabbies,

Ocean Beach coastline is undergoing long-term foreshore dune erosion, exposing old delta deposits, coffee rock and marine mud are visible along this side after erosion events.

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worms, pipis and other small animals. Departing around April they are flying thousands of kilometres to breeding areas in Alaska, China and Siberia, the reason much of the Island is covered under a RAMSAR convention agreement. Other birds of prey including sea eagles, brahminy kites and whistling kites are often seen along the Ocean Beach. Bribie Island has accommodated varied uses including grazing, a lighthouse, native timber harvesting, exotic plantations, resource extraction, beekeeping, quarantining, sand mining and recreational pursuits.

Lagoon today As much as Fort Bribie has wartime significance so too does Sandstone Point. Previously called Pebble Beach and before that Toorbul Point, American troops trained here (RAN 5) alongside our Army and Navy amphibious forces under General Macarthur for an assault in New Guinea, the point sported mock ships for training. Rumour had it that US troops couldn’t pronounce “Toorbul”, it came out as “Terrible” Point. Troops were on rotation to RAN 3,4,5 and Fort Bribie (RAN 2). We have so much history to see - do some exploration!

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ISSUE 87 | 10 MAY 2019

SPORT The Team evenly matched with the Maroochy goalkeeper keeping out everything thrown at her, whilst keeper Courtney Johnson and the Bribie defence did a fine job in keeping the opposition scoreless.

TIGRESS’S TOO STRONG FOR MAROOCHY T

by Wendy Ennor

he Bribie Tigress’s played their first game in 4 weeks on

Friday night against a strong Maroochydore side. The first half was

BRIBIE ISLAND

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.

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL OUR Mums!

Bribie went one up early in the second half and Maroochy equalised almost straight away. Yet the Bribie team started to dominate the passing play, bringing the wide players into the action and putting 4 more goals past the Maroochy keeper. The midfield did a fine job in overcoming a fit Maroochy side and our defence worked hard all night. A great performance by the Bribie Ladies. The Tigress’s player of the match goes to Jear Cochrane with her 3 assists and hardworking performance during the game. A special shout out to Captain Elyshia Lomas for her 2 assists and to the Bribie striker, Hannah Bulley for her 5 goals. The Tigress’s next game is against Noosa, at Noosa on the 10th May, 8:30 pm kick off. Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 3/4 May 2019. Senior Men Division 5 – Bribie Tigers vs Beegees

FC - 6-1 win for Bribie, goal scorers are Ben Stone (3), Matt Donnelly (1), Josh Burke (1) and Callum Bowdler (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Carrick Knyvett. The team are currently top of the ladder. Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC - 5-1 win for Bribie, goal scorer was Hannah Bulley (5). Bribie Player of the Game is Jear Cochrane. The team remains undefeated and caught up with our Federal MP at the end of the game. Under 15 - Bribie Tigers did not play Under 12 Girls - Bribie Tigers vs Beegees - 1-1 draw for Bribie, goal scorer was Stephaney Radke. Bribie Player of the Game is Alana Broomham. Under 12(1) - Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore - game washed out Under 12(2) - Bribie Tigers vs St Andrews - 9-2 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Charlie Diamond-Phillip (3), Seamus Crowley (2), Travis Robinson (2), Beau Malivoire (1) and Ethan Aldous (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Seamus Crowley. Under 12(3) - Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore - 1-3 loss for Bribie, goal scorer was Stephaney Radke. Bribie Player of the Game is Lincoln Gray.

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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BOWLS RESULTS WEEK ENDING 26/04/2019 SATURDAY BOWLS WINNERS: B.Broughton, C.Smith, I.McCellard RUNNERS UP: K.Fuller, T.O’Louchlin, G.Olsen FIRST ROUND: M.Deigo, M.Durhan, G.McCool BUNNY: J.Hosie, R.McDermot, B.Hosier WEDNESDAY SCROUNGERS 1st: M.Geddes 2nd: M.Rooney 3rd: C.Freeman WEDNESDAY PAIRS WINNER:D.McNeill, G.Duncan, RUNNERS UP: E.Bateman, M.Garfield OOTH 1st: K.Laverty, M.Rooney, OOTH 2nd: K.Opray, D.McMahon OOTH 3rd: F.Reeve, K.Muller BUNNY: S.Swain, J.Howarth FRIDAY MENS PAIRS FIRST: A.Legosz, K.Muller RUNNERS UP: D.McMahon, W.McDougall OOTH 1st: S.Martin, R.Avern OOTH 2nd: B.Hosie, G.Ackroyd OOTH 3rd: P.Patrikeos, M.Cherry BUNNY: S.Andrew, K.Thornton BOWLS RESULTS WEEK ENDING 04.05.2019 Tuesday ladies Triples 1st: G.McCarthy, B.Short Runners Up: R.Eaton, F.Crocket, L.Hackwood 3rd:T.Wald, T.Dean, C.Dean Bunny: J.Neill, P.Andrews, A.Cooke

Ladies B Singles Final. Winner Linda Williams. Runner up Colleen Smith. Wednesday Scroungers 1st: B.Castle 2nd: R.Gilmour 3rd: L.Gilmour Wednesday Pairs 1st: D.Bedman, G.Steele Runners Up: K.Opray, D.McMation, OOTH 1st: G.Reily, J.Dunn, OOTH 2nd: F.Reeves, K.Muller OOTH 3rd: K.Muller, J.Muller Bunny: P.Cordaz, C.Dean Thursday Ladies Club Select Triples 1st: G.Frew, L.Fraser, A.Riley Runners up: N.Gray, J.Murray, S.Cavenor OOTH 1st: P.Ditchburn, M.Young, M.Robets Bunny: P.Boyland, N.Morley, M.Millard Fridays Mens Pairs 1st: E.Deacon, L.Deacon Runners Up: W.Simmons, M.Beutel, OOTH 1st: W.Ebert, T.Townsend OOTH 2nd: S.Martin, R.Avery, OOTH 3rd: K.Muller, C.Reevie Bunny: V.Studd, J.Mercer Saturday Bowls 1st: B.hosie, V.McDermott. J.Hosie 2nd: P.Helf, M.Davey, J.Helf 3rd: S.Andrews, P.Andrews, S.Young, OOTH 1st: H.Groves, T.Erfurth, D.Groves, OOTH 2nd: T.Goode, I.Muldoon, B.Weston, OOTH 3rd: L.Tebbutt, B,O’neill, J.Erfurth Bunny: J.Oliver, Macca, S.Mitchell

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Bribie Island Croquet Club Inc FOR YOUR DIARIES • Sat May 25th Interclub Gala Day - GOLF • 8th & 9th June – Island Challenge - Golf 7 & Over • 15th & 16th June – Island Challenge - Golf 6 & Under • 29th & 30th June coaching learn to play days for Ricochet and Association For further information contact Bribie Island Croquet Club Inc Cosmos Park, Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach P.O. Box 47, BRIBIE ISLAND, QLD 4507 Email: bribieislandcroquet@gmail.com Club Phone: (07) 3408 6411

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