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ISSUE 92 | 19 July 2019

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OUR ISLAND HEALTH I

n this issue of The Bribie Islander magazine, we talk to the entrepreneurial doctors behind Bribie’s proposed medical centre, Raahul and Arti Vaid. Read about their vision for Bribie’s primary health care and the centre that promises to deliver future cutting edge services for the local population. While thinking about health it is a timely reminder to appreciate in a broader sense just how much our local GP’s do for us in the community. According to The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP’s) President-elect, Dr Harry Nespolon in his message published in The General Practice: Health of the Nation 2018 report, he highlights that the report’s findings again reveal fascinating, alarming and insightful information about general practice in Australia. He says the report paints a picture of general practice in 2018, highlighting the positive areas in the profession while noting key areas of much-needed

attention by their policymakers and regulatory bodies to ensure their patients are not missing the opportunity to access high-quality healthcare. In the report, Dr Nespolon says that GPs remain responsible for the frontline of healthcare. He said it is widely accepted that a GP is the person Australian patients trust most when it comes to their health and the health of their family. Despite general practice being the most accessed area of Australia’s health system, with more than two million appointments made every week, funding for patients to visit their GP makes up less than 9% of Australia’s annual health budget. Many of the emerging health conditions facing Australia are managed by GPs in their early stages. In the report, he warns that if general practice does not receive the urgent support it needs from our government, these emerging concerns could become even more serious.

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It’s that time of year again when we feel the cold snap upon us and the bitterly cold wind to match, I actually had ice on my car window the other morning, before I left for work from Ningi! This weather reminds me of the feeling, ‘I wonder if

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For those of you that headed off the island towards the Bruce Highway over the recent weekend, you would have noticed the huge number of visitors heading to the medieval festival at The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology. I was lucky enough to visit the festival with my family for the first time and it was excellent, read more about the festival inside. We are always looking for community news or articles, please do send in yours! Please support your local businesses by shopping local and enjoy issue #92. Richard

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COMMUNITY

EMERGENCY ON BRIBIE

By Richard Whetlor

new proposed multi-level Minor Accident/ Emergency Centre & Hospital for Bribie Island and nearby areas. Husband and wife Raahul and Arti Vaid are the Doctors making this happen with plans waiting for imminent council DA approval for a five-story building on lot 8 Bongaree Road, Bongaree. The Vaids realised the need for an Emergency Care facility and started to

think and work on a plan of action for the last three years. After the birth of their first child Ishaan, the plan was put on the back burner but now there is great progress happening. Proposed is a five-storey building featuring ground floor minor accident and emergency services to start, with 6 active beds plus 4 more monitoring beds. The number of beds can be increased or decreased to suit demand along with radiology and pathology to support these services. A dental centre and a few shops for medical related items only, a small convenience store for residents and visitors, along with a cafĂŠ to make this a one-stop

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shop for visitors. Other rooms for consulting and the flexibility to expand or decrease, bearing in mind the hospital will not run at full capacity straight away. The first floor will be initially a day hospital and progress to an overnight stay, facilities for specialists visiting rooms, Allied Health care centre, Rehabilitation centre and they are looking at services that are not available on Bribie or Caboolture, a dedicated conference room for training and general use. Levels 2 and 3 will comprise of 78 rooms for residential aged care, people that need advanced care unable to live independently, 34 of these rooms for couples to live together, not being

Architects impression of the proposed multilevel medical centre at 8 Bongaree Avenue, Bongaree, Bribie Island. split up between here and accommodation somewhere else and for use till the end of their days, the balance being for singles. Dedicated on-site Doctor is being planned to be available during working hours to care for the residents & emergency downstairs would be available to them overnight, eventually. Level 4 is proposed as a child care centre to help and facilitate the aged care in their later stages of life giving them something to look forward to. Monitored interaction with the kids has been proven to reduce depression and dementia, it gives them a purpose in life when they wake up in the morning they know they are going to have something positive and interactive to do as the family cannot usually be around them all the time, thus reducing pressure off family members too. Also, this unit

COMMUNITY to use and not exclusive allows mums to come back to work sooner as their baby for private use only. Queensland Health service can be accommodated here. will benefit financially Employment within the structure could be anywhere with services used from the mainland left available between 50 to 100 plus, taking into account the need without the need to go back and forth. Ambulances for security, doctors, nurses, will have their own area cleaners, support staff, the to come to the facility and few shops and café as well go off from it and ED staff as the aged care having day (A&E) available as well. and night shifts. Depending on resources the ground floor emergency is proposed to open 24 hours a day gradually over time. The residents have been positively commenting to the Vaids that this facility is long overdue, an accident on the bridge makes access almost impossible in an emergency. Once approval is granted there is a need for funding. Government services, local MP’s and other various grants and sources will be approached to make it viable and cost-effective for everyone

Raahul and Arti came to Bribie in 2008 and fell in love with the place. Both doctors were born, brought up and received medical training in India, after serving as medical officers in the Army they migrated to Australia. Raahul said “We came to Bribie and fell in love with it! We finally found our home and have ever since been living and practising here. We really appreciate the love and affection we have received from everyone here”.

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COMMUNITY

ARE YOU DRY IN JULY They set their goal at $3000 to buy a new TV for the local hospital waiting room, it was a HUGE success and the first dry July ended up raising $250,000 thanks to the support of Adam Spencer, dry July was well and truly born, legends!!

or many of us, a beer or a glass of wine on occasions, at a barbie, a party or on a regular basis is just a part of our everyday life. Some of us are alcoholfree and don’t touch a drop.

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How it all began Three mates wanted to get off the grog for a month so Brett, Kenny and Phil decided to do this in the month of July back in 2008 coining it ‘Dry July’. They also thought of raising money for a worthy cause at the same time, so they asked their family and mates to sponsor them.

“Since 2008, Dry July has inspired more than 160,000 Aussies to go dry, raising $37 million for people affected by cancer, and funding projects at more than 75 cancer organisations across Australia”.

A few of her family members are on side with the challenge, one being her brother Brad Tully who is right behind her and the cause donating a whopping $250! Kylie has set her goal to raise $500 so if you would like to donate to this great foundation and help Kylie to reach her goal then go to www.dryjuly.com/users/ kylie-jenkins

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has been, feeling a little nervous at the start her workmates said they were going to buy her a ‘golden ticket’ (purchased on the Dry July site giving the participant a 1 day pass to have a drink) each week so she could have a beer! But as Kylie said, “That’s kind of cheating!” She has had a couple alcohol-free beers, enjoying the taste without the foggy feeling the day after.

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A READER’S STORY

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t would seem that St Patrick never visited Bribie Island, or if he did, he had forgotten his Irish miracles. Now that the cooler weather has arrived and the snakes are snoozing, I feel I can recount a few snake stories without tempting fate. The first of my tales are not about a snake at all, but a magnificent lace monitor which was quietly minding her own business in the sun, half-way up a tree in our yard. The recently arrived European grandmother from next door was attending to her flowerbeds when she looked up and saw this large reptile just above her head. Elderly though she was, she took to her heels crying “‘Viper, viper!” It took some time before she could be persuaded to come out again, and appreciate the beauty of this large lizard. Loss of habitat and increased development in our area, has not removed our more venomous “pets”. The eastern brown snake is a common visitor, and in the summer months, we keep the yard mowed and

watch where we put our feet. Even so, we have had our fair share of excitement. Entertaining friends at a B.B.Q. we took shelter in the shed from a shower. An uninvited guest also decided to escape the rain and join the throng, and so we had the privilege of seeing twenty, or more, folk simultaneously levitate, with many a panicked squeal. Of course, there is always the sceptic that will claim your venomous Roughscaled snake is nothing more exciting than a harmless Keelback. Identification can be tricky. Most snakes are a little shy when asked to roll over so you can count their ventral scales. Certainly, my husband Don did not wait upon such niceties before diving to snatch the bouncinette, complete with infant grandson, and placing both on a high outdoor table, as Joe Blake slid by. The tree-snakes in our yard can vie with the lorikeets as regards to their beautiful colouring. The slender olive-green tree snake

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with its stunning yellow throat and belly set off with turquoise flecks that curled up on the chairs set out for our English visitors caused quite a stir. Romance is alive in Paradise. My neighbour and I were entranced at the sight of two snakes twisted around each other in a tight embrace apparently, amongst other things, dining together on an unfortunate frog. We left them to their honeymoon. Finally, a tall but true tale. A few houses down from us, in an old-style fibro cottage, lived professional fishermen and their two dogs, one a poodle, and the other a large Alsatian. Around 11 pm we heard the dogs yelping and barking and the sound of shouting. A large carpet snake, a python, had the poodle in its coils and was squeezing the life out of the poor dog. The big brave Alsatian was reduced to jelly, knees knocking. The owners rushed out and tried to unwind the snake and save the poodle, but without success. The python was not about to give up its supper without a fight,

and, whilst not venomous, nobody was keen to risk a bite from the angry reptile. Lateral thinking saved the day. The vacuum cleaner was brought out, the hose pushed over the snake’s head and the power switched on thereby immobilising the toothed end. Beginning at the tail end, the snake was forcefully unwound. This was no mean task. Eventually, our poodle friend was free, albeit with bruised ribs, and later made a full recovery. We trust the python also recovered from his ordeal. We never attempt to kill our serpentine friends. Not only would that be illegal since Bribie is a Fauna and Flora Reserve, but it can be dangerous; being threatened with a large spade would no doubt bring out the aggression in you too. We give them the respect that we feel that they deserve as another fascinating part of our wildlife, and allow them to go on their way unmolested, whilst teaching our grandchildren to look, but never touch.

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ROTARY

PASSING ON THE BATON! By Anne Matthews, PR Director Bribie Rotary

aking inspiration from an event many of us would have experienced the relay race - I am using the analogy of ‘passing the baton’ to describe what happens in the 35,000 Rotary Clubs around the world each June/July. Every Club holds a Changeover Dinner or ceremony, which

brings new leadership, new ideas, a new theme - ‘Rotary Connects the World’ - and renewed energy to every Club.

This changeover of leadership occurs throughout Rotary - on all 3 levels - at International, District and Club. There is just so much talking, eating, drinking and organising. My friend and fellow Rotarian, Barry Clark, once observed

‘imagine the number of chickens needed for all these changeover dinners 35,000 Clubs and 1.2 million Rotarians! With a quarter of a chicken each, that means 300,000 chickens will be needed by Rotarians this June/July”. I hear the chicken community cry ‘foul’! On Thursday 4 July 2019, the Rotary Club of Bribie Island joined the ‘passing the baton’ tradition and held its annual Changeover dinner at Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club (PHGCC). This beautiful location has become the home of our larger functions and events. Well worth a thought if you are planning a special occasion. New President for 20192020, Jeff Eustace, who takes over from John Oxenford, introduced his incoming Board of Directors. Mary Grant will continue as Secretary, Roger Platt as Treasurer and June Sturges, Greg Whymark and Anne Matthews will continue as Youth, Membership, and PR Directors. Re-joining the Board for the new Rotary year will be Gillian Parry as our Community Service Director and Bernie Wilson as our Vocations Director. Immediate past President John Oxenford will fill the role of International and Foundation Director.

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The 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors - Bernie Wilson, Gillian Parry, Anne Matthews, John Oxenford, June Sturges, Jeff Eustace & Mary Grant. (Absent Roger Platt & Greg Whymark It was Marcus Annaeus Seneca (54 BC - 39 AD), a Roman rhetorician and writer from Hispania, who commented that ‘Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.’ So, our Changeover not only introduced the new leadership team but celebrated the ‘end of last year’s new beginning’ - a very successful year under the leadership of John Oxenford. At our dinner, John recognised the outstanding achievements of Club members Rae Guyder, Bernie Wilson, Martin White and our Honorary Member Heather White. All four received a Sapphire

The Sapphires - Martin & Heather White, Bernie Wilson and Rae Guyder Paul Harris Pin. June Sturges, David and Gillian Parry and Anne Matthews were given Certificates of Appreciation and Rotary Hero badges. Our Rotarian of the Year was George Grant. Lurline Thomson, who is moving from the Island to live with family, was recognised for her years of commitment and service and was presented with a special certificate. Many Briberians have bought a raffle ticket, or two, from Lurline.

We were honoured to have our 2018/2019 District Governor Wendy Protheroe attend our dinner and hand our a special Star Rotarian recognition to Mary Grant for her ongoing commitment and dedication.

Club’s donations to Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club and Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre.

At our Rotary District 9600 Changeover, which was held on 30 June, our Club was awarded best PR Initiative for the articles published in local newspapers. This award, ‘The Carolyn Krueger Bright Sparks Award’ was re-presented to me, by Carolyn, at the dinner. Thank you to Richard, David, Lisa and the team at the Bribie Islander for publishing our Rotary articles in such a favourable layout and style, thus making this award possible.

1. Bribie Island Hospice 2. TS Koopa Australian Navy Cadets 3. Dragons Abreast 4. School breakfast program 5. Drought Relief 6. Flood appeal 7. Christmas Carols in Brennan Park 8. Interplast 9. ShelterBox 10. Australian Rotary Health 11. End Polio and Worlds Greatest Meal 12. The Rotary Foundation

As well as recognising Club members, John has been out and about presenting our

Other organisations to receive donations from John’s presidential year were:

A full list of our Donations for 2018/2019, which includes payment for

John and Jeff presenting our donation to Adrian Harvie from Bribie Island Surf Lifesaving Club local Bribie student’s participation in youth programs, is shown in our Annual Report. So, it’s goodbye to John Oxenford and his team, and their very successful 2018/2019, and hello to Jeff Eustace and his team for 2019/2020. Our first Trivia night for the new Rotary year will be on Thursday, I August. If you would like to join us on this fun night please contact Heather White on 5497 5818 or mchcblanc@bigpond.com

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STEP BACK IN TIME

By Richard Whetlor

If you ever wondered what it would be like to live hundreds of years ago then take a step back in time and see what the Lords, Ladies, Knight’s and peasants got up to at The Medieval Festival which takes place once a year in July and has been a popular event for the past 30 years. The festival is run by the Abbey Museum’s small team of coordinators and also lots of volunteers to make it happen.

Thousands attend to see the villagers re-enact the past from the Middle East and Europe mainly between 600 to 1600AD. As you wander around there is lots to see and do, watch and hear the history come to life with music, performers, arts and crafts, display combat, jousting, pottery, woodworking, weaving and skills from 1000 years of history.

Here is a year of festive frolicking! Medieval festivals celebrated in January on the twelfth day after the visit of the wise men and the birth of Jesus. The medieval festival in February celebrated the month of love and St. Valentine’s Day, dancing and pairing games so

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The medieval days were a time of feasts and banquets planned around the changing seasons and the months of the year. Christianity had been established during the dark ages and stone churches and cathedrals were being built across the land.

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the month of love. Medieval festivals celebrated in March portraying the crucifixion (Good Friday) and the resurrection (Easter Monday). Festivals celebrated in April would of course be the Jesters of misrule creating havoc on April Fool’s Day also known as All Fool’s Day! Festivals in May were May Day when villagers danced around the May Pole and the Queen of May was chosen. Festivals celebrated in June were reliving legends such as

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George and the Dragon with fires where bones were burned hence the term bonfire. Festivals celebrated in July as legend suggests that when the bones of St. Swithin were moved after the ceremony it rained for forty days and forty nights. Festivals celebrated in August would be Lammas or first harvest of wheat for the year, often referred to as loaf mass day. September celebrated the life of St. Michael with traditional food of goose or chicken on Michaelmas. October celebrated King Crispin where people would act like King Crispin and revel and bonfires. November would

be a month to celebrate the day of the dead with Halloween, All Hallows Day or All Souls Day and frolic and light bonfires. December medieval festivals were all about Christmas. For more information got to; abbeymedievalfestival. com and remember to lock in your calendar for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s July medieval festive fun for all the family, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great day out!

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WINELANDER B aby, it’s cold outside, let’s light the fire grab the port and put on our favourite music, ah everything is now nice, cosy and warm, life is good. As the evening temperatures drop it is time to put the Sauvignon Blanc on hold, find a familiar red and after dinner a sip of port or sherry, the perfect end to the evening. The wine industry in Australia was started primarily to satisfy the thirst of the fortified wine drinkers of yesterday in Australia but mainly the United Kingdom and until the mid-nineteen-eighties this was still the order of the day in Australia then a couple of things changed the way we drank our wines and the style of wines we drank and which unfortunately saw the decline of some classic Australian made fortified wines. Firstly was the discovery of our table wines in the United Kingdom especially Jacobs Creek and this saw a revolution in the planting of grapes specifically for table 20

wine production, secondly and probably a move which caused the biggest drop in the sales of fortified wines was the change in labelling of the products due to European rules and regulations, Sherry became Apera and Port simply became Tawny or Vintage which I believe caused a lot of confusion amongst the public, so firstly let’s have a look at exactly what a fortified wine is and then what’s available out there and why we should still enjoy a fortified wine before we retire for the evening. Fortified wine is as the name suggests a wine that has been strengthened by the addition of a spirit usually brandy or distilled grape spirit. Port is made using red wine grapes and is a British phenomenon, not Portuguese. During the wars with France Britain from whom had traditionally imported their wine needs had to find an alternative supplier and turned to Portugal but the problems were the wines often didn’t survive the long sea journey and a

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solution had to be found. It was found that by adding brandy spirit to the wine it maintained the quality of the wine and the wine also picked up the flavour of the oak barrels which the English grew to appreciate and enjoy.

The British perfected port production over time and many of the wineries that produce port are owned by British companies such as Taylors, Croft and Graham. Port comes from The Douro Valley in Portugal which has now become a significant tourist destination especially cruising up the river stopping at the various towns and enjoying port tastings. Port also comes in two styles Tawny and Vintage, Tawny is made from barrels of aged material and blended from different ages, the barrels are stacked up on top of each other with the oldest stock being at the bottom and the youngest at the top in what is known as a ‘Solera System’. Once the port is bottled there is no development of the wine and depending on

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au the blend will affect the price you pay for the wine as some material can be very old, in fact, one of the most expensive Australian wines for sale are available from a wine house in Dubai and is a rare Seppeltsfield Para Vintage port with an 1879 vintage selling for over $8000. Vintage Port, on the other hand, spends only a year or so in the barrel then is bottled and develops like aged red wine and once opened should be decanted and drank reasonably quickly as they tend to oxidise straight away. Another Portuguese fortified wine is from the island of Madeira and is often used in cooking and cocktails. Madeira is available in a range of dry to sweet and its unique taste comes from repeatedly heating the wine which creates a wine with the flavour of roasted nuts, stewed fruit caramel and toffee. The dryer styles are chilled and served with starter courses whilst the sweeter styles are often served as an

WINELANDER Penfolds has long had a after-dinner sipper similar great reputation for making to cognac. Australia’s outstanding port and their version of this style of wine range varies from the ever is Boronia Marsala which reliable Club Port at under has some of the characters $10 to Great Grandfather of Madeira and is almost rare at $265 but look for exclusively used in cooking. Grant Burge, McWilliams Sherry is a fortified white Hanwood, Seppeltsfiled, wine which is fortified Saltrams and Galway Pipe. using grape spirit in varying amounts before or after full fermentation depending on the style and it originates from Spain from what is known as “the sherry triangle” which comprises of just three towns, Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa Maria and Sanlucar de Barrameda.

Any Muscat from Rutherglen is a treat especially wines from Buller and Morris and pop into Dan Murphy’s as they have a huge range of fortified wines from Australia and Europe which will make your winter evenings a little more bearable.

Sherry comes in several styles ranging from bone dry to syrupy-sweet. The light and dry styles are aged in barrels under a layer of living yeast and are found under the names of Fino, Manzanilla and Amontillado. The sweeter styles are heavier in alcohol and go by the names Oloroso, Palo Cortado, and Jerez Dulce and are made with Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel grapes. Whichever style the winemakers choose they too use the Solera system of stacking the barrels and by mixing various vintages can produce very complex styles of wine.

This week I found Giessen Sauvignon Blanc in BWS at $11 and Rapaura Springs Sauvignon Blanc at Liquorland for $10 which I think is one of the best buys around. Also from BWS a Colonel and Merchant Barossa Shiraz which is one of Woolworth’s own labels and worth a try and I also ordered a few bottles of Irvine Barossa Shiraz at half price from Dan Murphy’s online and I certainly wasn’t disappointed with the outcome, Irvine is one of the best wineries in the area.

Fino or Manzanilla Sherry can be served as an aperitif chilled or are delightful with a chilled soup such as Gazpacho or fish and seafood. They are also well suited to anything deepfried, mussels and chorizo sausage, Spanish ham and all kinds of Tapas. Seppeltsfield make a D.P. Fino which would be very interesting, unfortunately, my favourite Fino was made by Angove’s who stopped making it some twenty years ago. The sweeter and medium styles pair well with Tiramisu, dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream and also blue cheese and pate.

Cheers, Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au

Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted, some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle. Paulo Coelho, Brida

Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know.

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CULTIVATING CONNECTION By Nikita Chee

Dearest Bubbly Bribie-ites,

ren’t these Winter mornings just glorious! A couple of my local buddies and I have been rising early in the cold to catch our Woorim sunrise and start our day with exercise. I think it the best way to start the day other than morning prayer. Feeling that first ray of sunlight dance on your shoulders and resonate with the light inside you is invigorating. Spending more time with friends doing the simple things has made me feel so whole and healthy lately. Work’s quietened down

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during these cooler months so I’ve more time to sew into my relationships and explore my home country. It’s times like these where you could get worried about finances, but who wants to do that? Rather, I see myself investing in the things and people that matter; that is the real reason we go to work right? To support our living, not living to support our work. Balance. For example, yesterday I took mother out for a drive to Dayboro. I’ve only heard and not seen this part of our land and so it was time to get adventuring. What a quaint little town indeed! The first stop we made was to Dayboro’s famous bakery that apparently sold,

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‘insanely good pies’. So we indulged and shared in two steak and curries. Mmhmm they did not disappoint. Then, we meandered through the little old town talking to the locals and reading up on its history. Such delightful people! With Mum being quite the talker and me being a curious cat we found lots of funny nooks and crannies. The information centre was

run by a gentleman with lovely, shining blue eyes who we found has ridden all around Australia on a pushbike! And I thought I liked bike riding… I also spent some time sitting under a sunlit window reading about St Francis Xavier Church, their local gathering. The church is now 191 years old since its opening in 1989, wow hey? Definitely had some

humorous reads in its section on pastors who served there. For example, John Manthey, who was known for his love of football and conclusion of prayers which involved asking for protection over our Broncos team. As well as having the ‘State of Origin games on the parish Calendar’. Very relevant for the season we are in! Go read it for yourself sometime. I had quite a chuckle. Then we talked to a sweet lady who was running the craft shop there for the day. Turns out the craft shop is the oldest original house in town. It has a set-up of how the kitchen originally would have been. About 30 crafty locals keep ‘Hay Cottage’ up and running with their own work on display. After walking up and down the street for a while Mum was beginning to decide

her choice of apparel for the day was not suitable so we scooted on down to ‘Shaneta’ fashion boutique. It wasn’t long before we found a gorgeous piece for her, I found some jewellery and away we went. But not before having a decent chinwag with Neta, the store owner, who has just made residence on our little ol’ Island! We welcome you Neta. Arriving and exploring through Dayboro was nice, but I also loved simply driving through the gumtreed roads and seeing all the farming properties with their horses and cows too. Aah, what a country we live in and what community we have all around us with interesting stories to partake in. Islanders, keep that childlike heart alive that wants to connect and cultivate always.

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village requirements. • What if things change? Many retirees think that they will remain in a village for the rest of their lives. But you should think about how a change in circumstances such as financial, health or family, might affect this. Whilst it may not be a consideration right now – having a safety net just in case, will give you extra peace of mind. At McKenzie we have options to suit all budgets. At our Glasshouse Views and Bribie Cove locations we have Retirement and Aged Care living situated side by side, making the transition as simple as possible when the time is right. If you would like to know more or book a tour, call us on 1300 899 222 or visit www.mckenzieacg.com to see our Retirement and Aged Care options.

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NATURE In Mango Tree, Bongaree

AUSTRALIAN BOOBOOK OWL

– NINOX NOVAESEELANDIAE By Marj Webber

ustralian Boobook Owls are the smallest and most common of the Australian Owls and are reasonably common breeding residents on Bribie Island. They are 30-35 cm in length and weigh 120-350 g. They belong to the Hawk Owl family as their faces are quite hawk-like. Their most prominent feature is their huge yellowish eyes which are surrounded by dark circles. To look in different directions they need to turn their heads as their eyes are fixed in their sockets. Heads are large and tails are short. Plumage is dark brown and mottled with slight variations on birds living in different habitats. Young birds are usually lighter in colour. They are nocturnal birds and their calls “Boobook Boobook” during the night from sunset to sunrise may be heard up to a kilometre away. Quite often the calls are from a pair of owls calling to each other. Females are a little larger than males. They are thought to live for about 15 years. Occurring singularly, in pairs or in family groups Boobooks may be sighted anywhere in mainland Australia and Tasmania

from open woodlands, suburban parks and gardens to the desert. In fact, they may be found anywhere there are suitable trees. A closely related species is found in NZ, PNG and Indonesia. During the day they roost in thick foliage usually high up in trees blending in well with the surroundings and therefore very hard to spot. Sometimes the agitated sounds of other birds attacking them are the only indication of their presence. When alarmed they stretch upward and turn side on and try to blend in with their surroundings. Some of their food such as insects and small bats is caught on the wing while other prey such as small mammals and reptiles is pounced upon on the ground. They rely on their sight and hearing for detecting the prey. From a perch on a fence, pole or tree they wait, watching and listening for movement and swiftly pounce when their quarry appears. Their food is swallowed whole and bones etc are later disgorged. The breeding season is quite long from September

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to February but most of their breeding is done during October if the conditions are right. Hollows in large old trees, stumps and sometimes in cliff faces are used as nesting sites. Males line the nests with chewed woodchips and leaves. Clutches of 2-3 white eggs are laid and incubated by females for about 34-42 days. Males bring food to the females while on the nest and help with the feeding when the babies hatch. Chicks are blind and helpless and covered in white down when hatched. After about 6 days the eyes open. Males bring food to the females that tear it apart to feed to the chicks. By this time the nests are becoming quite smelly with the droppings and unwanted food. The young fledge after about 5 weeks and remain under their parents care for several more months before dispersing. Sites are usually reused time and time again. If hollows are becoming scarce Boobooks sometimes evict other birds occupying a hollow. Sometimes one or two birds will occupy a hollow for many months before they begin to breed. Australian Boobook Owl Note Hawk like face

Recently during 2019 Boobooks had a name change from Southern Boobook to Australian Boobook. Other names for Boobooks are “Morepork” and “Mopoke”. These common names were derived from their call. They were first recorded by John Latham in 1801. In 1968 David Fleay from the Gold Coast observed that the Tasmanian Boobooks resembled the NZ species more closely. Australian Boobooks could be confused with Barking Owls which are larger and a grey colour instead of brown. Feral Cats, Raptors and Possums are a danger to the eggs and young birds. Rat poison and loss of habitat are other threats. They In Hollow at are often Sylvan Beach harassed by other birds that see them as a danger to their eggs and young. As they need very large hollows for nesting, they require old, large trees which can be hundreds of years old. Big old dead trees are just as important. Boobooks are common residents throughout mainland Australia and Tasmania. There has been no evidence of serious decline and their conservation status for now is secure.

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WALK WITH ME THRO’ OLD BRIBIE

write this regular History Page to introduce readers to a few fascinating facts about this place where we live.

For those who are recent arrivals, and those who have lived here for some time, I know they are often surprised and entertained by things they learn. I conduct regular free heritage walks on Bribie as part of the Councils “Healthy & Active” program and there are several coming up in the months of August and October. The Poster on this page gives dates and details. The guided walks are free but you are required to register on the web site (moretonbay.qld.gov.au/healthy-active) to come along as numbers are limited.

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

STEPPING THROUGH HISTORY

hese are slow and easy guided walks to introduce you to fascinating facts, events and buildings that formed part of the unique lifestyle that Bribie had years ago. People are always surprised to learn the history and heritage of building and places that have driven past a thousand times but had no idea what they originally were, or the role they played in shaping the unique character of Bribie Island. How long has Bribie been an island is a question I am often asked. I can’t give you an exact date but we do know that just a few thousand years ago the whole of Moreton Bay was dry land, and the shoreline was on the other side of Moreton Island. The sea level has risen over the last 6000 years and was certainly once much higher than it is now, as we can see from distinctive land formations. It may not have been an island when the first

European explorers came here when the indigenous people had numerous camping and ritual sites throughout the area. It was certainly plentiful for fish and seafood, plants and berries and extensive wildlife.

Camping on Bribie 1922 When Bribie was opened up to Steamship excursions from Brisbane from 1912 people came in their thousands to camp and fish here. Most of the Bongaree foreshore was covered with thousands of white canvas tents prior to construction of a few cottages and guest houses in the 1920s. Early visitors referred to Bribie as “A Zoo without a Fence” because there was so much natural wildlife here. With settlement

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came domestic animals such as cattle and horses and these roamed wild around the island for many years. Collecting cow dung in the early morning was a regular task for people to burn on open fires to reduce the mosquito problem. And it was a very big problem back then!! Right: Lady standing on Turtle Below: Horses roam on Bribie

Ormistons Store Toorbul Street

BRIBIE HAD CHARACTERS As the population slowly grew to a few hundred permanent residents it became known as “The three D’s” because it had a reputation for Drunks, Dogs and De Facto relationships!! Yes, there were certainly some unusual charters who made their way to Bribie in the early days. After the first World War, there were many veterans with less than the full complement of arms or legs. One such was Jimmy “No-Legs” Hagan whose original cottage still stands beside Shirley Creek today. To serve the growing number of campers and residents a few small shops and services started up around Bongaree, and evidence of this is still visible if you know where to look.

Electricity eventually came to Bribie in the 1950s but prior to that, a private electricity generator was installed in Banya Street to service a few grand homes that had been built. A School, Churches and Community dance hall and Cinema were built, and the core of a self-sufficient community soon developed. When the first car was brought to Bribie there were no roads here, or indeed any roads anywhere near Bribie. It took two days to drive this car from Brisbane over bush tracks and beaches, and it was finally floated over to Bribie from the mainland.

ROADS BUILT ON BRIBIE It was several years later that the first dirt road was constructed from Bongaree to Woorim, which was the start of a Surf Club and construction of the first houses at Woorim. In the 1930’s Woorim was the closest surf beach to Brisbane, long before there were roads or developments at what is now the Gold Coast. Perhaps the grandest road on Bribie is Banya Street which was developed with the amazing vision of a dual carriageway, even when there were no cars or vehicles other than horse-drawn carts on the island. Some of the original buildings still remain to

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Glan Y Mor Boarding House Banya St. 1920’s

be seen in Banya street, but several of the large Guest Houses at the core of Bribie tourism in the 1920s and 30s have gone. The Bribie Jetty was the focal point of island life and everyone came down to see the many steamships come and go laden with people looking for the unique day trip or holiday experience. Various families ran a guest house, dining room and shop beside the Jetty for over 30 years. Oysters and Fish dinners were always available for the visitors and there was much competition to entice customers to the various offerings. An Oyster stall on the Jetty offered large Oysters at 6 pence a dozen. Those were the days!!

Pier Kiosk & Guest House Advert 1936 During World War 2 most residents were evacuated and many homes were occupied by the military. After the War when building materials were scarce several old buildings were brought to Bribie and re-erected for various purposes. Savige’s Fish shop was once a military Hospital in Brisbane before it was brought to Bribie. CONTINUES OVER PAGE >>

Oyster Stall at Jetty 1926

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HISTORY CONTINUED Aquarium Tanks - Built Redbeach 1962

Petrol stations were opened on Bribie. Where “Scoopy’s” Cafe stands today was once a Petrol station. Why not join me for an interesting hour strolling the streets of Bongaree and learn much more about this place where you live.

More BRIBIE History PROGRESS & DEVELOPMENT With progress and development, the population increased, and by the early 1960s, there were about 700 residents on Bribie. Eventually, a Bridge was constructed in 1963 and in the expected boost to visitor numbers several new commercial businesses started up. A large recreation hall was

built in Cotterill Avenue which operated as a Skating Rink and Dance Hall, and eventually became a Cinema. Today it is the Baptist Church.

Created by people who developed new techniques to display seawater fish in large concrete and glass tanks constructed in the bush at Red Beach.

Movies were the main focus of public entertainment for many years before TV was available.

It was never a business success but the remains of some of these aquarium tanks can still be seen in the bush at Red Beach.

Another business venture at the time of the Bridge was a mini “Sea World” sea water aquarium constructed at Red Beach.

With the Bridge came many more cars, no longer having to come by Barge from the mainland, and several

Next Historical Society meeting at the RSL Club on Wednesday 14th August at 6;30pm will be Lynne Hooper’s presentation of fascinating photos of Bribie in the 1920’s and 30’s from our extensive Database collection. View our Blog Site http:// bribieislandhistory. blogspot.com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@ gmail.com

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

“I’D SOONER BE A DWARF THAN A GIANT!” R2D2 - ALIAS KENNY BAKER He hops off the crate, has a little lunch and elaborates:

“If you’re small, you can get lost in a crowd. But when you’re very tall, you stand out like a sore thumb. You get a lot of backaches, have trouble getting through doorways, in telephone booths and airplane seats, which must be harder to live with than our problem.” By Helly Kemp

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’d sooner be a dwarf than a giant!” declares 44-year-old Kenny Baker bravely with vehemence and philosophical conviction that belies his 112 cm (3’8”) frame as the smallest man in England. But what an icon he is! One of the two most famous robots the world has ever known, R2D2, alias ARTOODETOO, stands proudly on a banana crate in my London home, his little legs as far apart as possible for stability, as we enjoy his favourite game: table tennis. It’s shortly after the first 1977 release of STAR WARS and Kenny loves popping over for a game, being a neighbour in nearby Bushey, Middlesex. 34

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Well matched in size perky defiance of a man determined not to let a cruel trick of nature get him down. But his lifetime’s experience of being tiny is shared with his 30-year-old wife, Eileen, only 10 cm taller than himself. Kenny’s parents, were normal height, his mother, a pianist and dressmaker, his father, an artist, musician and draughtsman. And how did Kenny react when sons Christopher, 7, and Kevin, 4, were born? “We were absolutely amazed that the boys were normal. Eileen too had parents who were normal and we don’t know why we are dwarfs any more than we know why our boys aren’t. But, of course, we are delighted with it.” But it’s when Kenny walks onto a film set, heavily disguised as a fancy tin can, that the elaborate

process begins which turns him into one half of the android double act with C-3PO, that makes the incredible STAR WARS into more than just another science fiction movie. Yet Kenny’s stardom must be the most anonymous of all time. How many of the fans to whom Artoo Detoo is a personality in his own right, realize that underneath the metal tub is a real man - still pinching himself in case he wakes up and discovers it isn’t true after all? “I’ve had over 2,000 letters from kids all over the world,” he says wonderingly. “They just write to Artoo Detoo, 20th Century Fox, England. And the letters get to me. But there are too many now for me to answer, so the Star Wars Department is taking them over.” Already Kenny’s life has changed considerably. “With the first Star Wars money I bought myself a Japanese car, a three-piece suite and a fridge-freezer. We could use the rest to buy a bigger house, but instead, it will be a nest egg for our sons’ private schools, as the classes are smaller and the boys will get more attention and so a better education.”

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around them, like driving his car. He has the air of a showman, sporting two gold rings, initialled K.B. and his face is seldom without a beaming smile. “I can drive the car easily. It’s my legs that are short. So, I get over that by having the pedals extended upwards by 9” and I put a cushion behind my back to keep the seat more upright, which brings me closer to the steering wheel. I’ve discovered the more expensive a car is, the easier it is to handle with everything automatic and within easy reach.” As the years go on Kenny will be seen in many other than the Star Wars movies including THE ELEPHANT MAN, AMADEUS, WILLOW, FLASH GORDON, JIM HENSON’S MUPPET SHOW, LABYRINTH and BBC’S THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, to include just a few. “I’m on a percentage for the next franchise, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, one-eighth of one percent, plus my basic salary. It won’t make me a millionaire, but I think it will be a wise choice in the end.” And even as a robot there are problems other actors never dream of. “I stand inside the robot with my elbows pinned and my hands on the gramp handles. Originally, I was supposed to slide one

REGULAR FEATURE With Alec Guinness foot forward and then the other. But as the robot is twice as heavy as me, I’m only 75lbs, the other one goes automatically backwards and I nearly did the splits. I then rock the robot from side to side, but still can’t move fast. So now they developed a remote control, dropping down a third leg with steering and a motor drive. And it gets terribly hot inside. In the scene where they are burning the Jawas and I’m standing right next to the funeral pyre, it was so hot I could hardly breathe nor touch anything inside.” And as the Star Wars films continue, Kenny as R2D2 will be in every one of them until in 2015, when he stops acting because of his chronic lung problems. Instead, he becomes the consultant in THE FORCE AWAKENS, to teach the new R2D2, how to play the role Kenny has been a master of for nearly 40 years. Sadly, in 2016 we will lose Kenny just 11 days before his 82nd

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EXCITEMENT BUILDING AT THE GALLERY By Debra Mieth

Michael Brennan

Meet the 2019 MFAP Judges

eet the 2019 Matthew Flinders Art Prize Judges at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre this morning Friday 19 July. Hear Lyne Marshall and Michael Brennan in their Question & Answer session at 10 am – 11 am in the boardroom. Fresh from yesterday’s judging and choosing who’s up for the prizes, Lyne and Michael will be talking about entering and judging art competitions.

Lyne Marshall Prize winners will be announced by the judges tonight at the MFAP 2019 Opening Event. All entrants will be waiting with bated breath. After you’ve met the judges and plied them with your queries, do enjoy a cuppa at our new Cafe 191 on the deck. It is always interesting to see what art/photography/ sculpture each year’s MFAP judges deem the choicest. Let’s have a look at their credentials for the task. Lyne Marshall is a painter, printmaker, sculptor and

author. At 46 she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts. She has had over 40 solo exhibitions, written and illustrated four books on the creative process and travels extensively in order to translate her encounters into artworks. Michael Brennan, Noosa Regional Gallery director since 2018, has held roles as Artistic Director and Senior Curator at La Trobe University Museum of Art, Programming Manager at Footscray Community Art Centre and has co-founded artist-run initiatives Trocadero Art Space and Shifted. Michael holds a Master of Fine Art and Master of Art Curatorship. Originally trained as a painter, he has exhibited nationally and been a finalist in major art prizes such as the Brett Whitely Travelling Art Scholarship. In addition to their Friday Q&A session, Michael and Lyne will conduct a floor talk on the MFAP in the Matthew Flinders Gallery on Saturday 20 July at 10 am to which all are welcome. The MFAP exhibition will run until August 9.

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oin Master painter Pir Tareen in pastel portraiture workshop. Award winning Pir Tareen spent four years studying his craft at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome after winning a Masters Scholarship in 1976. During his time in Italy, Pir travelled extensively throughout Europe studying the Great Masters and working with sculptors. Now this Master Portrait Artist is coming to the Arts Centre to conduct a Pastel Portraiture Workshop. On Sunday 4 August, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm participants will learn his specialised techniques of portrait painting from a photograph. A not-to-be-missed event, the workshop costs $70 for BICAS members and $80 for non-members. Book on 3408 9288. Don’t forget to bring your favourite photo.

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A MOUNTAIN AND HIS CAMERA Art Prize. Now permanently hanging in the Australian War Memorial, the photo, aptly titled Transition, is a self-portrait taking a critical view of four stages from defence to civilian life. For after serving in both the German and Australian Armies as a paratrooper, deployed in the Solomon Islands, East Timor and Afghanistan, Craig hung up his uniform as a result of injury. Thereafter followed for him a period of uncertainty with a loss of identity and purpose.

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ur favourite 6ft 5in ‘mountain’ is back with us as Artist of the Month for August, right on time for the Matthew Flinders Art Prize in the gallery. And that, as many readers will know, is significant because Craig Rohse took out first in the art prize last year. His winning portrait of trio Three Wise Veterans has subsequently been sold, reprinted and sold several times since then. Craig tells me he is doing something different for this exhibition, away from

Looking at winner 2018 MFAP

military life. So the mind boggles wondering what the wall at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre will reveal. Whatever he produces, it is sure to reflect Craig’s award and grant winning status as a becoming well-known, emerging photographer - his latest achievement in May being exactly that: recognition as one of the Top 20 of Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers 2019 in the Portrait category. Among those awards was a Highly Commended for his entry in 2018 Napier Waller

However Craig Rohse admirably rediscovered himself when he completed a Diploma of Visual Arts in photography at TAFE Tasmania in 2016. From then he has gone from strength to strength, opening his Little Gallery and with his wife, Vanessa, the Zesty Lemon Cafe, both in Deception Bay. And most of us know about Craig’s successful and ongoing efforts to bring Defence Force Veteran artists together to exhibit at the gallery in April this year and into the future. To quote Mervyn Napier Waller, the young man for whom the first national military art prize is named and who lost his arm fighting at Bullecourt, France in WWI, then took up drawing with his left hand during convalescence: “An artist draws with his head, not his hands.” Craig Rohse is one of his ilk: an

Craig in uniform artist who makes pictures with his head – seen through a lens and captured by a camera! Craig’s Artist of the Month talk followed by morning tea will be held on Friday 9 August at the Arts Centre, just one day before our art prize finishes. Bookings for catering purposes can be made by ringing 3408 9288.

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Photo of the Month: ‘Backyard Wedding’ by Kristie White critique of each submitted photograph with some useful advice on postprocessing and light. As Ipswich was a long way to travel at night Bob wisely brought his caravan to the caravan park and spent a few days holidaying in Bongaree. A slide show of the photographs taken on our Mt Mee location shoot was shown on our big screen. ‘Sweet Dreams’ by Kristie White www.sites.google.com/ site/bribiephotographyclub Email: bribiephotography club@gmail.com Gordon – 3408 2649 Gail – 34089850

a very cute photo of her baby nephew.

he theme for the month was “People”. Kristie White was placed first with her charming shot of a Backyard Wedding. “Backyard Wedding” was also awarded “Photo of the Month”. Kristie also had the winning shot in the Open Colour category “Sweet Dreams” which was

Ron leHuray with “Cackler” an attractive photo of a Kookaburra won the PI Mono while Gordon Bentzen was the winner of the Mono Prints with his charming portrait “African Girl”.

Stan Mottershead was the winner of the Colour print section with his shot “Who’s a pretty Boy Then”.

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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. Coming Events – Master Portrait Workshop with John Lomas in July is now fully booked. The August Location Shoot is at Sylvan Beach and the theme is “Portraiture” as a follow up from our July Portrait Workshop. October weekend extended outing to Tin Can Bay.

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COMMUNITY Shields and Paddles Maritime Safety Cadets Kayaks By Sandra C&K B Beach Kindy BI Surf Club Air-conditioning Garden Package for Bunk Houses ime certainly travels fast B I Kindy Shirts, Sunhats BI Pickleball Club Balls, Nets and before we know it and Educational Equipment and Paddles we have reached the end Neighbourhood Centre Mahalo Outriggers Canoe of another financial year. Renovations to Op Shop Repairs, Lifejackets and So I thought this is a good BI Global Care Freezers and other equipment time to advise you of the Refrigerators grants we have given to the BI Netball Club Bibs, Balls, BI SES Refrigerator Island community groups Storage Containers and Dragons Abreast Life Jackets Skipping Ropes for training. and associations including schools. BI Primary School iPads, TocH Repairs to main house Volunteer T-shirts and We continue to support both and cottage Hardware for Woodwork the VMR with their monthly BI National Serviceman Bain classes fuel and the Bribie Hospice Marie with the lease of the Palliative Buck A Bull hire for a Baptist Hall Play Centre for Care Unit in the Bribie Island fundraising event local children in hall grounds Retirement Village. These are BB Primary School Sensory Amateur Fisherman Window two important organisations Equipment for Special Repairs to Cottage on the island and we are Education Project BI Tennis Club Shirts for proud to be able to assist BI Police Thermal Image the juniors them. Binocular, Information Bags, BI Bridge Club Carpeting Further assistance was given and maintenance of ATV BI Croquet Club2 to the following associations Bribie District Little Weather shelters and groups: Athletics High Jump Stands Boronia Cottage Linen Diabetes Support 20 and Flop Mat BI Swim Club Parkas Children Camp Places and Lions Camp Quality Ice cream an Insulin Pump BI Aged Care Village Beds, Bombora Outriggers Shark Medical Equipment and Dining room furniture. Hairdressers with Hearts Laptop and Printer As you can see, we assisted a wide range of groups including, the not for profit kindergartens, the island nger schools, Police, SES, Health e s s a P One . e groups including Boronia ic r Airport P Cottage Respite, many sporting groups whose members range from the very young through to the island seniors. We hope these grants have enhanced the education, entertainment, LUXURY MINI BUS 8 pax LEATHER BUCKET SEAT Or SUVs & SEDANS health and quality of life of • AIRPORT & CRUISE TERMINALS our community. We could not • LOCAL RESTURANTS, SHOPPING OR CONCERTS have achieved this without • BRISBANE, SUNSHINE COAST AND GOLD COAST our staff and volunteers who • DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE do a wonderful job in the • IN FACT, YOU CAN BE DRIVEN ANYWHERE shop throughout the year and also all the residents who QUALITY, RELIABLE, TRANSFERS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES donate and our customers who shop with us. ADVANCED BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL THANK YOU ALL All Bookings and inquiries go to…. REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS AND Driven or contact Malcolm 0490 957 366 Anywhere APP DONATIONS Download Our If you are a member of an Driven Anywhere APP island club or association and Operator Code 8B5F2D require assistance please let

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LCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Recovery I.D. meeting Monday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. The meeting room is behind the 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 the beach, BYO chair. Book study meeting Thursday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree. The meeting room is behind the 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 - Community centre, Verdoni Street, Bellara. FOR MORE INFO Contact - Jaime 0438 622 545.

EVERY MON, THU, FRI, SAT

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 34088470.

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. 0417067992.

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 0414088358. 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 0421866560.

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

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 0417635093. 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 0409491419. 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 54968661. 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 34083219.

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 0402255852.

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 0438111163.

4th MON of the Month

RIBIE ISLAND GARDEN CLUB: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Lee 34086058.

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 0418835137 or Colin 0420917625.

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RIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT CLUB: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First

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Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft. PH Stacey 0438001297.

EVERY THU

RIBIE ISLAND HEALTHY SLIMMERS FELLOWSHIP: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome. PH Dorothy 54975552 or Sandra 0427829008.

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 34083096.

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 34082336.

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. 54975818.

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 0407782290.

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 0407782290.

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

RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of Arts

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Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 34082649 or Gail at 34089850 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.

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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 34082152 or Fay 34082617.

4th WED of the Month

RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407300765, Ron 0418858866.

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

Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation. All welcome. PH 0417067992. 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 34084108. 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 34081968. EVERY MON

IRL GUIDES: For information contact Yvette 0413043659. EVERY TUE

IRL GUIDES - BRIBIE ISLAND. Fun, adventure and friendship for girls aged 7 to 17 years of age. If you are keen to join, or would like more information please email AndPetrieRegion@outlook.com Every TUE Night

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 0433371749. 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

NSPIRATION THRU ART (ITA). A group of artists who enjoy painting together, swapping ideas and socialising over a cuppa. New members always welcome. Meet at Noon to 3pm at The Crafty Shed (rear Ningi Hall), Rita Ave , Ningi. Off street carpark. Contact Judi 0408 755 753 or email:buddingartist69@ gmail.com, Web: buddingartist69. wixsite.com/mysite. EVERY THUR

P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750232 10:00am to 1:00pm. Every TUE to SAT.

IONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT INC. Meet at 6.30pm in the Sandstone Point Community Hall, 202 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Pt. PH 0435017752. 1st & 3rd THUR of the Month

OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96-108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim. PH Janice 0403 481 943. 2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second

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 0439329334.

EVERY TUE

ELSA PARK TRAIN RIDES. 300 Toorbul St, Bongaree. Secretary Les Young: PH 0411049894. Member Col Farrell: PH 0754975620. Starts at 10 am and finishes at 2.30 pm. Enclosed footwear must be worn for safety reasons.

EVERY 3rd SUNDAY of the Month

ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 34088440.

EVERY MON

EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm. PH Cheryl 34088988 or Karin 0417705171.

EVERY TUE

AM’S FREE TAI CHI AND MEDITATION GROUP: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m. Beginners Welcome.

EVERY TUE & SAT

UMISTONE PASSAGE PROBUS GROUP: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start. Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.But that’s not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun. Visitors Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391. Look forward to seeing you there.

2nd TUE of the Month

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 0421529824.

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 54295024.

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 0439287747.

1st TUE of the Month

HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF OLDER WOMEN’S NETWORK QLD. Meet at Bribie Island RSL Club, 10am - 12noon, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. We invite mature-aged Women to join our branch, for friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing. PROUD TO BE OURSELVES. More information call Anne 0408007870, Leonie 0467686900 or Betty 0409470100.

3rd THU of the Month

HE BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm

BRIBIE MARKET DAYS WHO DOESN'T LOVE A BARGAIN! BRIBIE IS BLESSED WITH A NUMBER OF GREAT MARKETS. QUEENSLAND CANCER COUNCIL MARKETS WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. BRIBIE ROTARY MARKETS WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon. WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY APPEAL (BIDCA) MARKET WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. BRIBIE VIBE ARTS & CRAFT MARKET WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month 8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach LIONS “MARKETPLACE” WHEN : 1st Saturday of each Month, 7am to Noon WHERE : Ningi Hall Park Grounds, Bribie Island Rd. Ningi Contact : 0435 017752 (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 0418750120.

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 0410435867. EVERY THU

HE BRIBIE ISLAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOC. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm. Pension and Welfare Officers available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm. PH 34080405 Office Pensions/ Welfare 34081280. FIRST WED of the Month

TO HAVE YOUR CLUB OR ASSOCIATION LISTED HERE PLEASE, EMAIL DETAILS TO: thebribieislander@gmail.com

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS

JULY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE

EVERY MONDAY – FRIDAY JULY FROM 15 JULY U3A BEACHMERE - VARIOUS TIMES FOR CLASSES & LOCATIONS – see program of classes for TERM Three www.bang. org.au/u3a OR drop into our office Mon, Tue, Thur to Thur 8.30am – 2.30am, Wed & Fridays 8.3011.30 for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au. EVERY SATURDAY JULY WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@ bang.org.au EVERY SATURDAY JULY BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056. EVERY MONDAY JULY 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, excl school hols. EVERY MONDAY JULY MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056. EVERY TUESDAY JULY BEACHMERE SENIORS, 9am11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Gwen on 0448 238 056. EVERY WEDNESDAY JULY 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 JULY SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY JULY 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 JULY POP UP PLAYTIME – 11am – Noon Free Outdoor Pop-up playtime at the Beachmere Mobile Library. Explore the wonderful world of free play and help your child develop language skills and creativity. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/f5f. EVERY FRIDAY JULY 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, excl school hols. EVERY FRIDAY JULY 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, excl school hols. WEDNESDAY, 24 JULY 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) WEDNESDAY, 31 JULY - THEN WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS, PILATES (MATWORK) CLASSES, 9am – 10am Beachmere Activity Ctr, Biggs Ave, Beachmere at $4 per class – Book on 0402 114 201. More info at mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthyactive/?keyword=clayton (weekly till 11 Dec 2019). FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 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. SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST - THEN WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS, FREE FITNESS IN THE PARK, 8am - 9am FREE FITNESS in Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Beachmere, use the equipment in the park with a certified trainer - Turn up or book on 0402 114 201. More info at mbrc.qld.gov.au/healthyactive/?keyword=clayton (weeklytill 15 Dec 2019).

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MOVIE REVIEW THE PELICAN BRIEF

By Chris Connolly

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he Pelican Brief” is a 1993 gem currently showing on Netflix. If you are looking for one of those enduring films that is as relevant today as it was when released, consider viewing this one again. The film, based on John Grisham’s novel, tells the story of Darby Shaw, played by Julia Roberts, as a budding law student. Shaw takes it upon herself to explore the underlying causes for the assassinations of two sitting US Supreme Court Judges -despite an active FBI investigation. When her findings, The Pelican Brief, suggest “good old-fashioned greed” as the root cause and are circulated within government, her life is in serious danger. In response, Shaw engages the renowned investigative journalist, Gray Grantham played by Denzel Washington, to seek support and prove her assumptions.

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BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES 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 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. NEW Cafe style church 4pm - 5pm Sunday FREE Dinner afterwards. 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 meets at Sandstone Point Community Hall located behind the Shopping Centre in Bestmann Rd. Sunday Services: 4 pm, Thursdays: mainly music (preschool children) 9.30am during school terms. Everyone very welcome Phone: Gavin 0407 888 409, 3180 4421. 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

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CRIME WRAP,

MONDAY JULY 15 Property offences Burglary: There have been no homes or shops unlawfully entered in the last seven days. Police request all residents to continue to ensure that their premises are locked and secured. Stealing: On July 11 an unknown offender has removed two table tennis tables from a hall at Arcadia Avenue, Woorim. On July 11 building materials were taken from a work site at Pentas Drive, Bongaree. On July 12 an unknown offender has stolen tools from a worksite at North Point Drive, Banksia Beach. On July 12 an unknown offender has stolen alcohol and other items from an outdoor area at McDowall Street, Bongaree. On July 12 an unknown offender has stolen a bicycle from a yard at First Avenue, Bongaree. Police are continuing to investigate these matters. Vehicles: On July 9 an unknown offender has unlawfully entered a vehicle parked at Barklya Crescent, Bongaree. Police are continuing to investigate this matter. Wilful damage: On July 8 an unknown offender has damaged a vehicle that was parked in Doomba Drive, Bongaree. On July 9 an unknown offender has damaged a fence on Coolgarra Avenue, Bongaree. On July 9 an unknown offender has damaged a fence on Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach. On July 12 a male offender has caused damage to a

CRIME REPORT vehicle on Seaside Drive, Banksia Beach. Police are continuing to investigate these offences. Eyes On The Road Moreton Found property: On June 24 The statistics relate to the week ending on Sunday, a set of keys was located July 14, 2019. The information has been compiled by at a petrol station in Ningi. the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit. QP1901359070 refers. If you Road fatalities: As of midnight July 14, the Queensland road toll was believe you are the owner 111, 22 less than the state-wide tally this time last year. Southern of the keys, please Region has recorded 29 for the year, the same as last year. contact police. Moreton District remains on four fatality crashes, one more than Community safety the same time last year.

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Drug offences: On July 9, a 37-year-old Woorim woman was located in possession of drug and drug utensil on Arcadia Drive, Woorim. She was issued with a Notice to Appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 8. Good Order Offences: On July 13, a 27-year-old Toorbul man was located at the Sandstone Point Hotel. The man was arrested for public nuisance and obstructing police. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 6 in relation to these offences. Police have responded to a total of five incidents of domestic violence this week. Road safety Drink and drug driving: Nil drink or drink driving offences were detected this week. Traffic Infringement Notices: A total of 25 Traffic Infringement Notices were issued by Bribie Island Police. A total of 147 Random Breath Tests were conducted. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com. au 24hrs per day. Quote this reference number: QP1901359070

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Operations, enforcement and training: Attention was given to the highways during the week in view of school holidays continuing. This week, it is back to school so patrols are again being stepped up around school zones morning and afternoon. Road rule reminder: If you fail to stop at a yellow/amber light when you could have stopped safely, you commit an offence. Possible penalties are $400 and three demerit points. This fine is the same as disobeying a red light. Treat yellow and red the same and you can’t go wrong. Traffic crashes: There were 33 crashes reported last week. 16 of the crashes were because of hit and run incidents and public reported matters. Traffic crashes: There were 33 crashes reported last week. 16 of the crashes were because of hit and run incidents and public reported matters. The Causes Hit and run Public report Drive without due care and attention Fail to give way Further inquiries Fail to maintain proper control Drink drive Follow too close Pedestrian fail to give way

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1 Attraction (6) 2 Played with small cubes (5) 3 Rich old king (7) 5 Felt pain (5) 6 Bloodsucker (7) 7 Butcher-bird (6) 8 Give vent to anger (3,3,5) 14 Compensation (7) 15 Tetanus (7) 16 Box-like container that slides (6) 17 Centre (6) 19 Loosen (5) 21 Connected with farming (5)

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1 Audible reception (5) 2 Care to insure without personal action (5) 3 Not right ordering change - looked the other way (7) 4 Agrees to lubrication (6) 5 Serious stage work? (5) 6 Handiest type of cabinet holds pole (7) 7 Thin consignor holds learner (7) 12 Changes suits (7) 13 Upset nieces hold chicken heart for education (7) 15 Spelt out order to defend personal involvement (7) 16 Rank and file in the hoi polloi (6) 18 Laura has trouble hearing (5) 20 Has begun clear-headed arrest of relative (5) 21 Blooming supports! (5)

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MAD POETS My Little House at Bongaree

I bought a house on Bribie, When my husband died in 95. It wasn’t flash, a granny flat, Was out the back and side. I bought my mother with me hence the granny flat, She stayed 12 years and lived with me, And she passed, and a new day began. Next, my niece stayed with her two young boys, My son was there awhile. Then my daughter and her kids, And her two dogs so wild! After daughter came and went, With dogs and kids and chattels. Then the renters moved right in, Oh! How my faith was shattered! Then daughter married, moved away, And both the kids had school at Bribie. They and dogs came back to stay, And we were all a family! And now they’re moving on again, One to go overseas.

The other will travel Australia wide, That leaves the dogs and me. Now, the dogs will live in Tasmania, And I will be left alone. I think the time is coming, When I must leave this home. As I look through the years I see, As the fortune teller said. You’ll buy a house - people will come and go, And this refuge will give them their chance! Lurline Thompson

LAUGH RIOT I refused to believe my dad who is a road worker was stealing from his job, but when I got home all the signs were there! A Group of guys, all turning 40, discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at the local pub because the waitresses had big breasts and wore mini-skirts.

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Ten years later, at age 50, the friends once again discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at the local pub because the waitresses were attractive. The food and service were good and the beer selection was excellent. Ten years later, at age 60, the friends again discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at the local pub because there was plenty of parking, they could dine in peace and quiet with no loud music, and it was good value for money. Ten years later, at age 70, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at the local pub because the restaurant was wheelchair accessible and had a toilet for the disabled. Ten years later, at age 80, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally, it was agreed that they would meet at the local pub because they had never been there before!

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VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE

GRUMPY OLD MENS CLUB Dennis O’Neil (seated), from left: Peter McNamara, Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe, Commodore Liz Radajewski, Radio Operator Arthur Brown, Coxswain Bob Skinner, Dennis’ 2 sisters Bonnie and Sue, and Radio Operator Ross Jones.

ednesday 3rd July 2019 This week’s meeting had a few surprise guests attend. Attending with usual members Arthur Brown, Ross Jones, Peter McNamara and Dennis O’Neil, were Dennis’ two sisters, Bonnie from Calgary

and Sue from Ottawa, along with Bob Skinner, Commodore Liz Radajewski (fresh from her lengthy European holiday), Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe and Public Relations Officer John Traill. Scones were aplenty with Peter McNamara bringing

along Gwen’s pumpkin and ginger scones and John Traill bringing Sheryl’s cheese and chives, and date scones. Stories were aplenty with a smidgen of truth to them all! Dennis reminisced about

training a rookie Liz, and especially teaching her the three most important nots; not me, not you, and not us! Dennis has both served on crew and with the radios, with most of today’s radio operators either being trained by, or examined by, Dennis. Peter McNamara showed Sue and Bonnie through the radio room, with the best view of Bribie Island, Dennis then gave his sisters a tour of the base. Dennis has been battling leukaemia, it was great share some stories with his sisters from Canada. A pleasant morning was had by all.

STATE OF ORIGIN GAME 3

ednesday 10th July 2019: – 24 members and guests turned out to watch the 3rd State of Origin rugby league game on the big screen at the VMRBI function room. The ladies of the Social Committee provided pies, hot dogs and toasted sandwiches for $3 and the bar was open from around 6pm. The game was a decider for the series and was held at ANZ

Stadium in Sydney. The game was evenly poised at half time at 8 all, the Blues lead quickly ballooned out to 20 to 8 until the last few minutes, when the Maroons pegged it back to 20 all. With only 30 seconds left it looked like going into extra time. But Blake Ferguson and James Tedesco teamed up for a miraculous try late in the 79th minute to win both the game and the series.

Blues supporter Graham Gibb celebrating the Blues victory, with Peter McNamara warning him it’s only 2 in a row!

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uesday Night 9th July 2019 - A call came through at 10.26pm advising two people stranded on a sandbank approximately 1km north of Bribie Bridge, and 400m offshore. They had called ‘000’ from a phone with no sim card (allowing emergency calls only), so there was no number to contact them on. They

had walked out at low tide to fish and were cut off by the incoming tide, so it was quite urgent.

Bribie 2 left the pontoon within 15mins of the initial call. The two were located at around 11.15pm and brought back to the base pontoon. The 2 boys aged 13, and 14

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both safe and sound although a bit shaken as they claimed to have seen a shark when they attempted to wade ashore, hence the ‘000’ call for help. VMR received a note from their mother wanting to “know if there was anything the boys or she could do for us to make up for the rescue.”

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BRIBIE ISLAND YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Thursday 11th July 2019:

TWO YOUNG FISHERMEN RESCUED Above: L to R: back row T Senior Fire Fighter Paul he Countdown is on to this year’s Combined Emergency Services EXPO, to be held at Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island’s Base on Sunday 13th October 2019 from 10.00am to 2.PM. There is something for all the family and its FREE. A great way for parents to start educating their children and for children to start educating their parents, that everyone needs to know what to do in an Emergency. A great way to meet all of your Emergency Services Personal in one place and view all their equipment.

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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: • 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.

Klingner, VMR Bribie Island Emergency Services Liaison Officer Graham Gibb, Henk van den Ende from SES ,Front Row LtoR: Jarrod Thorne from QAS, Tahnee Gordon our Emergency Services Young Ambassador and Sgt Duncan Price from Bribie Police, all have taken time out of their busy schedules to come together to promote this important event.

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reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR or Coastguard units; and overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

6,987 Calls, 1,910 vessels logged on, 133 Vessel Assists, 819 Sitreps, 295 Requests, 32 Overdue vessels, 17 Vessel Tracking, 13 Securite Broadcasts. 951 Radio Checks VHF calls 77.5%, - 27MHz calls 10.3% JULY VESSEL ASSISTS: FRI 05/07 0627am – 14m Cruiser member had dragged anchor and was bumping into a Houseboat in the Pumicestone Passage opposite VMR. Houseboat owner contacted VMRBI indication he was receiving damage from the cruiser. VMRBI resecured Cruiser.

MON 08/07 1405pm – 3.35m Jet Ski member with tow rope caught in impeller, required a tow from South of Bribie Bridge to Osprey Island Pacific Harbour. MON 08/07 1750 pm – 11m Cruiser MBA member with motor problems, 200m South of Bongaree Jetty required a tow back to the Bongaree Jetty. TUE 09/07 1039am – 4.5m ½ Cabin non-member with line around propeller, required a tow from Kakadu Bird Hide to Pacific Harbour canals. TUE 09/07 2226pm – A call from Fire Comms advised that 2 youths were stranded on a sand bank 1km North of Bribie Bridge picked up and returned them to Base.

FRI 05/07 1212pm – 12m Riviera non-member dragging anchor at White Patch, towed to Pacific Harbour Marina and advised owner.

WED 10/07 1250pm – 5.6m Centre Console non-member with overheating motor, required a tow from Southern side of bridge to Banksia Beach.

SAT 06/07 1015am – 9m ½ Cabin Southport VMR member with seized engine. Required a tow from Avon wreck to Base Ramp.

WED 10/07 1309pm – 5.1m Runabout member with an overheating motor required a tow from Near water tower Bongaree to Banksia Beach.

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety.

SAFETY DAVE’S MESSAGE Safety Dave reminds us to ensure your First Aid Kit is in a serviceable condition and is easily accessible, should the need arise!

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Beautiful glassed out winters day at Tanga’s

FISHING BRIBIE By Vin Donovan

sk any tradie around about the importance of having the right tools for the job, same goes for fishing. It can become pretty tricky when selecting a rod and reel combination to do exactly what you want it to do for certain styles of fishing. Nowadays the quality of gear on the market is unbelievable, with super smooth reliable reels, light graphite rods, super strong thin braids and fluorocarbon leaders. It’s incredible to feel the weight of a well-balanced graphite combo in action. It’s also unbelievable what some of these 4-6kg graphite spin sticks can handle. Over the last few trips, I’ve put the 20lb combos through their paces on some nice 3-6kg snapper, 6-14kg Yellowtail kings

FRI 19 Jul 5:43 am 0.42m 11:24 am 1.45m 5:06 pm 0.33m 11:50 pm 1.95m

and a heap of other mixed reefies. I’ll run a 10m plus wind on leader of between 30 and 40lb on my 20lb combos and on the 30lb combo’s I would usually run between 50-60lb leader. Over the last ten years or so I’ve mainly been targeting the nice pan size fish of between 1-4kg. Most trips we usually end up with a good catch of beautiful eating reefies. It’s hard out there some days when you have

Late afternoon school of tailor from the bunkers up near Caloundra

FISHING already bagged out one species and all you keep on catching is that same species. The last two trips have been like that with Snapper. We ended up not being able to get away from the Snapper with 4 spots we fished all holding Snapper. It was a great day fishing with 3 of us fishing we caught and released over 40 plus Snapper all between 2-3kg. A lot of the ground we fish holds a variety of species including Snapper, Sweetlips, Pearl Perch, Moses Perch, Cod, Parrot and Cobia. These species are all getting taken off the Caloundra and Moreton reef systems at present. Hopefully, the great weather continues over the next few months. Now’s the time to drift the Hutchies 45-70 m zone high-speed jigging metals for kingies, Aj’s and Samsomfish. Fishing plastics around the same line will produce some great Snapper and mixed reefies. Anchoring up around Brennan’s, Flinders, Roberts, Smiths, Hutchies, Tempest and setting up a good burley trail and float lining is another great

REPORT 1 - 4kg beautiful eating reefies

way to enjoy the winters fishing offshore. This winter has seen higher levels of winter rainfall than in previous years. Meaning more windier days around due to all the rain squalls. The whales are out in full force so always be on the lookout for moving pods. Generally, they are quite peaceful and slow-moving other days they are more inquisitive and fast moving. When anchoring up at night offshore in the whale highway always stay alert or do what we do and move in closer to the break at Moreton or tuck in behind Flinders for the night.

TIDE TIMES & M O O N P H ASE S BR I BI E I S L A ND & M O R E TO N BAY SAT 20 Jul 6:16 am 0.43m 11:58 am 1.44m 5:43 pm 0.37m

SUN 21 Jul 12:20 am 1.89m 6:51 am 0.44m 12:34 pm 1.44m 6:20 pm 0.44m

MON 22 Jul 12:50 am 1.82m 7:26 am 0.45m 1:15 pm 1.43m 7:00 pm 0.51m

TUE 23 Jul 1:24 am 1.74m 8:03 am 0.46m 2:00 pm 1.43m 7:45 pm 0.6m

WED 24 Jul 2:01 am 1.65m 8:45 am 0.46m 2:53 pm 1.43m 8:41 pm 0.69m

THU 25 Jul 2:45 am 1.55m 9:33 am 0.47m 3:56 pm 1.46m 9:52 pm 0.76m

FRI 26 Jul 3:42 am 1.45m 10:27 am 0.46m 5:06 pm 1.53m 11:10 pm 0.76m

SAT 27 Jul 4:49 am 1.38m 11:23 am 0.43m 6:13 pm 1.64m

SUN 28 Jul 12:23 am 0.71m 6:03 am 1.36m 12:19 pm 0.36m 7:12 pm 1.8m

MON 29 Jul 1:30 am 0.6m 7:11 am 1.39m 1:12 pm 0.27m 8:04 pm 1.96m

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Setting your drift alarm on your sounder/GPS combo is a must. In the passage, the weed still has been downright terrible. Dropped the pots out about 3 months ago and got completely weeded up. Dropped them out over school holidays and same story blanket weeded up hardcore. Hopefully, it clears up out of the passage soon. There are some nice Sandies out there at present. The winter whiting is biting well also with all the usual spots fishing well. Cockle banks, Sandhills, The Aquaculture Centre and Deception Bay fishing well. Fresh squid, worms, peeled prawns and yabbies’ are the go. Drifting around covering lots of ground is a good way to find these tasty delights.

all the passage creeks are where the Bream are getting caught. Squire, Jew and Tailor around the bridge. There’s also been some great big Tiger squid around the passage jetties, rock walls and lighted areas. So hopefully you guys get out and enjoy the next few months of colder weather and beautiful winter days of fishing, camping and boating. And “don’t destroy what you came to enjoy”….... Happy fishing!

BIG FOR A SMALL FISH!

This photo is of a 42cm whiting I caught in the Caboolture river using yabbies for bait. I don’t usually like to draw attention but I’m absolutely beside myself!

By Richard Whetlor

ne of our readers sent us in a photo of his most recent catch and WOW look at the size of this whiting! If you love to fish then you will know what a whopper this is, some will look and think what’s the big deal it’s not exactly a big fish! On a scale of size, whiting are usually a relatively small fish and are rarely caught at this size. I asked Bruce what the fish weighed but he hadn’t weighed it and had eaten it for supper the night before! Good work and well done to Bruce Atherton from Bellara and thanks for sending this in.

In the passage, there’s been quality Bream, Squire, Jew, Tailor and Cod getting taken. Avon wrecks, Tiger rocks and up pretty much

Fresh winter sandies

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BEACH REPORT

By Michael & Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

Welcome to another beach report from Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours After the recent rain the inland track is quite muddy so be careful just before poverty point there is a very wet area and just after you pass poverty point on the left there is some very wet sand made worse by people driving through the mud just for fun, put simply, just go around. As you travel up the inland track there are only a few soft spots left. As you get to the beach and travel up and down it is a nice smooth drive once again, our resident sea eagles are

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SPORT on Friday the 12th July, 6:45 pm kick off. Come on down for an entertaining night of football!

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By Brad Litchfield

he Bribie Tigress’s made their way up to a soggy Noosa on Friday night. The rest of the Sunshine Coast games had been cancelled

(except Bribie) and with just 10 players we took on the challenge of Noosa on the back of a two-match losing streak.

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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Thank you to all our coaches for your continued support this year! Under 6 Coach - Antony Evans Under 7 Coach - John Wadley Under 8 Coach- Rodney Kopura Under 9 Coach - Chris Allom Under 10 Coach - James Te Kahu Under 11 Coaches - Ian Jenkins & Josh Goodall Under 12 Coach - Tony Jeppesen Under 13 Coach - Kirk Crouch Under 14 Coach - Luke Simpson Under 15 Coach - Tim O’Connor Under 16 Head Coach- Tim O’Connor

The pitch was wet and muddy underfoot, but the Bribie players stood tall, knocked the ball around and played the game on the break. The ladies defence was superb in the first half and we caught the Noosa team napping out wide and Jear Cochrane coolly slotted the only goal of the game late in the first half. The second half was a tough challenge for the Bribie ladies, but they dug in deep and with determination held their line and kept the opposition out. Each side had their chances to score but the Bribie ladies held on to secure a much-needed win. Our player of the match goes to centre back Jean Dee for an exceptional defensive effort. The Tigress’s next game is against the third-placed Woombye Taipans, at Bribie

Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 28 June 2019. Senior Men Division 5 – Bribie Tigers vs Beegees FC - a 2-1 win for Bribie, goal scorers were Tommy Peak (1) and Ben Stone (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Tommy Peak Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Noosa FC – a 1-0 win for Bribie, goal scorer was Jear Cochrane. Bribie Player of the Game is Jean Dee. All Junior Games are on a Break for the School Holidays and did not play - Please also note there are no games for 5 and 6 July due to the holidays. Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 12/13 July 2019. Senior Men Division 5 – Bribie Tigers vs Kawana - Match abandoned in 60th minute with serious injury to Bribie’s Goalkeeper. There is no Bribie Player of the Game Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Woombye - 0-3 loss for Bribie. Bribie Player of the Game is Ava Curtis. Under 15 vs Flinders FC - 3-4 loss for Bribie, goal

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.

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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scorer was Nick Greig (3). Bribie Player of the Game is Nick Grieg. Under 12 Girls vs Cooroora - 7-0 win for Bribie, goal scorers are Selena Hernandez (3), Stephaney Radke (2), Sienna Coombes (1) and Alana Broomham (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Isabell Coogan Under 12(1) Boys vs Noosa FC Yellow - 2-2 draw, goal scorers are Cooper de Graaf (2), Bribie Player of the Game is Liam Pieck Under 12(2) Boys - Did not Play Under 12(3) Boys vs Coolum FC - 0-5 loss for Bribie. Bribie Player of the Game is Phoenix Jones Match Report for Senior Women vs Woombye written by Coach Brad Litchfield The Bribie Tigress’s hosted the Woombye Taipans on a clear cold Friday night that saw a surging third place Taipans attempt to take on our second-place ladies. The game was exciting,

and both teams attacked, although Woombye took control of the centre and the Bribie Tigress’s struggled to keep up with the pacey Taipan midfield. The Bribie strikers were well defended, and we struggled to get in behind the opposition defence, and then what opportunities we had we either put wide or struggled to get any power behind. Early in the second half the Tigress’s keeper, Courtney Johnson, went down with what could be a season ending knee injury. Our poor run with injuries has continued and the Tigress’s then struggled to get back into the game. Woombye showed their class to put three goals past us. Superb defending from player of the match, Ava Curtis, prevented more goals being scored. The Tigress’s next game is against Maleny, at Maleny on Friday the 19th July, 8:30pm kick off. Bring a blanket if you’re coming to watch.

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RANTS & RAVES Greetings Bribie Magazine,

I recently read of a proposal by the Vaid family to the Moreton Bay council for future development on Bribie Island for a 5 story multi service facility. I feel that even though the Vaid family have shown good will by offering such a proposal as they may feel services are lacking on Bribie. My feelings are that the same old mistakes are being repeated with a proposal such as this. I feel Bribie has enough of the services set out in the proposal. And fear that a risk of boundaries set by over development for the population of Bribie by a consensus of a proposal like this could prevent them from receiving the services they need. There is no question that a development like this will take pressure off the public health system and its facilities such as the Caboolture hospital. Child care and elderly care is a sensitive issue and a proposal as this I fear burdens on their freedoms and social norms for instance taking children away from the ability to play outside and the elderly to enjoy a walk or stroll. What groups on Bribie could be catered for and what kind of facility would benefit our Island. The people that stand out 62

YOUR in my mind are the young and old with debilitating disabilities such as cerebral palsy for instance. In Eastern European cultures their illnesses are recognized ones and they are provided with facilities such as said proposal of a 5-story service facility. These facilities comprise of a school for learning, health professionals and specialized doctors. Swimming pools for hydrotherapies and other facilities such as gyms and access to other sporting activities, complementary treatments. They can live an almost normal day to day existence with all the services they need provided around them in one center. A sharing of complementary services could also be accessible for elderly Australians in this facility under disability schemes. Vulnerable Australians Another group of people that are not being catered for not only on Bribie but all over Queensland are people with addictions to psychotropic drugs. There is only one clinic in the South East which caters and provides such a service. These people too range from the very young with complicated health issues and disease to the very old and frail with complications such as symptoms of Dementia. I think it is a good opportunity for the Council Local Government and State Government to consider how and where its future spending needs to be aimed and what services really would aide and provide real benefit for a community. While there is good will in the community it is important not to lose sight of our responsibility to seek a more responsible future and to set and strive for future goals. It is easy to lose sight of what is important and get

SAY bogged down in the same old habits and repeating more of the same thing as this proposal reflects. Time to consider a different path away from the safe space mind set and do a little bit more for vulnerable Australians because they deserve it. Susan Kopittke, Bongaree

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Dear Editor,

Some amazing events which occur elsewhere do involve people from Bribie Island. I recently returned from a trip to Sydney to sing at Sydney Opera House with my sister (Angela Hart) and 820 other choristers. The event was a fundraiser for the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Orchestra, conducted by Bret Weymark. It comprised three works by Beethoven: the final chorus from “Fidelio”, the Mass in C, and the “Ode To Joy” from the Ninth Symphony (hence the T-shirt logo). The choir was composed of singers from all states of Australia, plus people from the UK, US, China and New Zealand. Half of the choir sang Alto, but my sister and I were among the 40 female tenors making up 90 singers in that section. Among the altos was a well-known ABC face - the political correspondent, Laura Tingle. The event coincided with Sydney’s Vivid Festival as seen in the attached photo. To sing in such a choir, at such an iconic location was for me, the experience of a lifetime. Hazel Beneke, Banksia Beach.

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