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BRIBIE’S DINING AND DESTINATION EXPERIENCE

Nick Bateman (Chef) and Jai Freeman (Head Chef)

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here’s a lot to love about Bribie and if you are a food lover there is certainly a lot to love about -@- THE JETTY, Bribie’s premier dining establishment.

While food and service are important it is the overall exceptional dining experience that the

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local Bribie owners want customers to enjoy most.

“We are local and we want to create something memorable for our local market - but also be a surprise destination for SE Queensland tourism,” says Business Manager Jess Alexander.

And what a dining and destination experience -@- THE JETTY offers.

As a venue, its unique waterfront position gives

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diners stunning, everchanging panoramas over the beautiful Pumicestone Passage and the iconic Bongaree Jetty.

However, Jess is quick to point out that while they have an enviable position and a first-class establishment it is the people on her team that make the business such a success and give customers that much sought after memorable experience.

From the moment you are greeted warmly by Tarryn Ransley and her front of house team to the superb culinary delights that are prepared by Head Chef, Jai Freeman and ably assisted by Sous Chef, Nick Bateman you cannot help but wonder if this is one of Queensland’s best-kept dining experience secrets.

With a preference of sourcing local suppliers, customers can be assured

that the menu offers the best and freshest regional fare that is seasonally available.

And while the ingredients are first class it is the skill and love of food prepared by the chefs that ensure a great dining experience.

So we thought you’d like to know more about the chefs who prepare your food experience.

Jai Freeman – Head Chef Well-travelled chef – travelling through Japan, Vietnam then working in London and across England learning everything he could from a range of restaurants including French, Mediterranean, Greek and Italian, and traditional English. Came home and continued to travel and work across Australia including the Whitsundays (1 Hat restaurant), Melbourne and King Island where he has developed a taste for specialising in seafood. He is keen to settle down now and make a name for himself and the restaurant he leads.

Jai brings a relaxed leadership style and would rather have a laugh in the kitchen whilst retaining an eye on the attention to detail needed to create memorable menus – modern Australian with a Seafood focus is our food.

You can look forward to having new experiences

at your table ranging from aromas to “Fire and Ice”.

Nick Bateman: Sous Chef Nick Bateman has worked in the hospitality industry for the last 16 years. Nick understands the energy, focus and attention to detail required to make a successful business as the original joint owner of La Vera restaurant on Bribie. He brings a coastal relaxed style to the kitchen with his love of seafood, fresh seasonal produce, and creativity including our homemade chocolates (keep an eye out). His love of travel which regularly takes him across Australia and into Asia ensures he brings new flavours and ideas back into our kitchen.

Jai and Nick are both homegrown Bribie locals - attending Bribie Island State High School and being apprenticed here on the island.

The experience that Jai and Nick bring from industry, together with their regular love of Asian inspired flavours, knowledge of the palate of Bribie Islanders, our greater South East Queensland and our tourism guests, we aim to create something special – a destination coupled with an experience to remember - and be proud to call our own on Bribie.

Weddings, Parties, Anything...

The Jetty team are mindful of the fact that when customers want to celebrate an event or milestone they want it to be a memorable affair.

“If a customer wants to hold an event we can assist them right from the start,” says Jess.

“We can arrange a unique waterfront service under the magnificent Bribie Fig Tree or guide their guests to a private waterfront service on the absolute beachfront.”

-@- THE JETTY has three distinct areas within the venue offering their clients the perfect place to share memorable moments with their guests after the service.

Details of the venues as follows:

“Our experienced event team led by Tarryn will help you plan your special event with attention to detail, enthusiasm, and the end goal to ensure your day is about YOU, Choose from our delicious set menus, or customise your own, and we will help you match beer, wines and cocktails.”

So if you have an event coming up and want to ensure it is a memorable affair contact -@- THE JETTY event reservations and secure your booking.

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DINING OUT CAN BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE I ssue #95’s cover story on page 2 and 3 about one of Bribie’s most popular waterfront restaurants -@- THE JETTY located just in front of the iconic Scoopy’s Cafe at Bongaree is a timely reminder to us all about the value that can be had from a great out of home dining experience.

flexibility with your kids or grandkids to try new food experiences that they might not try at home. Eating out can also help to build social skills and manners for children. This can be anywhere from interacting with the wait staff, to waiting patiently for the food to come out.

For many of us, even retirees, our lives are extremely busy these days.

With everyone caught up on different activities or with work, it can be hard to carve out time to be together, particularly extended families.

And the experience of dining out means that you can build and improve on your own communication skills. The meals you eat at restaurants usually last longer than the ones you have at home. This means conversations last longer as well. This gives you and everyone at the table the chance to work on their conversation skills and learn new things.

Eating out in a restaurant can slow things down for everyone, especially for families with kids being way too distracted by technology at the family dining table. Out of home dining can also become the start of a family tradition.

Whether it be a weekly trip to get pizza or a birthday celebration at a fine waterfront restaurant such as -@- THE JETTY.

So if you are looking for the perfect opportunity to bring your family together and start bringing in traditions and making memories with your loved ones why not do yourself a favour and book a dining experience.

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Tantalising your taste buds, this issue’s cover features -@- THE JETTY Chefs Nick Bateman and Jai Freeman PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa Wendland

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The recent bushfire at the northern end of Bribie was devasting, the considerable loss of animals and wildlife is unfortunate indeed. It took four days to put out with multiple fire crews

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ribie Island is fast becoming a new home for many people, some that have visited the island as a tourist and fell in love with the place! Friends or family visiting and appreciating the natural beauty this little haven we call home has to offer.

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f all the thousands of people visiting our local markets and buying tickets in the VIEW Club quilt raffle, the winner is Fiona Cause, daughter of Sharon and Gary Parsons.

Gary is a former Councillor of the Moreton Bay Regional Council and with wife, Sharon they have given a lifetime of volunteer service in the area, including the running of the BIDCA Markets (Bribie Island Community and District Community Appeal). Fiona was over the moon to win the beautiful handmade quilt and matching Peppa Pig doll.

The quilt was donated to Bribie Island VIEW Club to raise funds for the support of six Australian students with extra education expenses. The designer is a member of another not for profit organisation, Sunshine Linus based in Nambour.

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Bribie VIEW Club celebrates their 23rd Birthday for lunch at the Serenity Restaurant, Waterways Motel, and organises a social outing as well. New members or visitors are always welcome. Phone Faye Clark on 3410 7444 for details.

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5000-PIE GIVEAWAY TO CELEBRATE BEEFY’S TURNING 22 2019 marks 22 years in business for Sunshine Coast favourite, Beefy’s.

The family-owned bakery couldn’t be more grateful for the customer support they’ve received during that time. That’s why they are celebrating their 22nd birthday with 22 days of presents for customers.

The party kicked off on Thursday 22nd August by giving away 5000 pies across their nine stores including Beefy’s local store at Ningi!

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“Beefy’s Scratch and Win is giving away free Family Pies, 5-Packs of Pies, Barista-Made Coffee, LunchSize Pies, Large Hot Chips, Loaded Pies, Sweets and more,” says Beefy’s Mark Hobbs. “There’ll also be some surprise in-store deals offered too during our remaining 22 days of celebrations.”

The first 100 Beefy’s Home Delivery customers to order during the celebrations will also receive a Beefy’s Scratch and Win with their order. Again, every Home Delivery Scratch and Win card wins, with the prizes including $10 and $20 off home delivery or a FREE 12-Pack of Pies.

“At the end of the 22 days, one lucky customer will walk away with the biggest

present of all, 22 Weeks of Pies,” says Mark.

“To enter, customers simply need to sign up for free to Beefy’s Rewards Club. Current Beefy’s Rewards Club members are automatically entered.”

“The winner will receive a 5-Pack of Beefy’s LunchSize Pies, any flavour including Gluten-Free, every week for 22 weeks.

That’s $874 value free!”

Now with nine locations in South East Queensland (including the local Ningi store) and employing 150 local people, the entire Beefy’s team couldn’t be prouder to be celebrating their 22nd birthday.

While a lot has changed since day one, one thing that’s remained is Beefy’s commitment to giving customers what they love.

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wanted bigger, beefier pies so that’s what we gave them,” says Mark, “and we haven’t stopped since!”

Beefy’s Pies aren’t just bigger and beefier, they are award-winning.

“We’ve been lucky enough to win some awards for our pies over the years – in fact, our awards tally is sitting at 87 and still counting and includes Australia’s Best Gluten-Free Pie.” Beefy’s also received the honour of being awarded Best Meat Pie on the Sunshine Coast as voted by Sunshine Coast locals.

“We’re very grateful for all the awards, but it’s the ones where customers have voted that mean the most to us, as do the daily rewards and thanks we receive when customers visit our stores,” adds Mark.

Customers were certainly very thankful when Beefy’s

introduced Gluten Free Signature Steak Pies to their range in 2013. It was something Mark decided to do in response to his son Michael being diagnosed with Coeliac Disease and the growing requests that were being received from customers for pies that suited a gluten-free diet.

Sunshine Coast locals not only embraced the Beefy’s gluten free-range, as word got out pie lovers from around Australia wanted them too. In 2017, Beefy’s introduced Beefy’s GlutenFree Home Delivery, and now delivers their gluten-free range of pies and sausage rolls Australia wide.

So, as the extended Hobbs and Beefy’s families pause to celebrate Beefy’s 22nd birthday, they do it with great anticipation for what the future holds.

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A FITTING TRIBUTE

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By Neil Wilson

A small group of people recently gathered in the Bibimulya Wetlands to witness the unveiling of a sign erected to announce that the paths which meander through the area have been named as “The John Ward Walk” and, due to John having been heavily involved in both the growing and planting the plants which grow throughout the Wetlands, there could be no more fitting to a man who was dedicated to preserving the local flora.

John Ward was President of the Wallum Action Group which operates the Bribie Community Nursery and, along with his wife Ann, spent many hours collecting seeds and growing plants to ensure that our native plant life continued to flourish. He received recognition for his work when he was announced as a “Queensland champion of the Environment” in 2013.

Sadly, John passed away in March 2018 following a short battle with a serious illness and the naming

Ann Ward and daughter Sue unveiled the sign which will ensure that John is permanently remembered for his dedication to conservation of the environment.

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Councillor Brooke Savige and Simone Wilson MP joined with John’s wife and daughter for a photo to commemorate the unveiling. application was submitted to Council as a way of ensuring that there is a permanent and fitting tribute which recognises the work that John did within the local community.

As well as members of the Wallum Action Group including his wife (and WAG Treasurer for many years) Ann, the unveiling was attended by John’s daughter Sue who was visiting from England, Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson MP and Division One Councillor Brooke Savige who, during a short address to those present, mentioned that whilst the work in the Wetlands was one of John’s very first projects, it was but one of the countless tasks that he successfully

achieved as a member of the group. Following the unveiling of the sign by Ann and Sue, Ann and WAG President David Wearne planted a small Callisteman Pachypachyllus behind the sign. Ann said that the seed for this bush had been collected by John and grown by herself at the nursery.

When speaking about the lengthy process and final approval for the naming of the “John Ward Walk,” President David paid tribute to former Bribie Islander journalist Neil Wilson for his involvement. ‘I would like to thank Neil for not only submitting the application but also for organising and presenting the unveiling here today,’ said David.

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Friday 20th September. Ricky Taite. 5pm-9pm.

Friday 27th September. Jack James. 5pm-9pm.

Sunday 29th September. The Locals Only Show. Many guest artists. 1pm- 5pm.

Friday 4th October. Mike Early and Billy 5pm-9pm.

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Two new performers, Paul Lake and JD Wynn graced the stage and quickly became a hit with the audience. Both artists were well received and will be back on the show next month.

Mike Early and the WhamBam Thankyou Band saw out the end of the show with a batch of oldies but goodies, featuring Peter Orr on lead guitar and Paul Lake sitting in on the other guitar.

The next Locals Only Show is on the 29th September commencing at 1pm.

The Friday night gigs at Blueys are going strong and now that the nights are

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I was lucky enough to meet one of the Sunday afternoon artists in the beer garden after his performance. His name is Patch Brown and he will be performing on the 8th September from 1pm. A very talented singer/ guitarist and really worth going to see. Blueys have live entertainment every Sunday afternoon and Patch is one of the really entertaining ones.

Lately, the Beach Bar and Cafe have been hosting Saturday night entertainment and is fast becoming a very popular venue. Fine food, good coffee and nice surroundings make it a great evening of music with the likes of Mike Early and Billy, Dreadfully Bald, The All Ordinaries Band, Corey Conway appearing regularly. The cafe is

situated in Jacana Avenue in Woorim and open until late.

A wonderful place to go and really worth seeing.

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No No No Not Star Trek, I’m talking about the art of Cabochon.

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o take crystals or coloured pieces of rock that are millions of years old and slowly grind away the many, many layers to the desired shape, then polish said crystal or rock to give it a brilliant shine, so that you can nearly see your face in it and you’re A Rock-Star! The first person in a few million years to see it! Cabbing! It’s great fun!

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ROTARY District Governor for District 9710 Peter Ford, Amelia, Ema and Lian Dare President of RC Canberra Sunrise debates. The speeches are usually passionate and lively, the negotiations between Bloc countries to influence outcomes is always stimulating and the points of order and motions of dissent generate great interest. There have even been Bloc walkouts!

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s avid readers will have gathered from previous media articles, Bribie Rotary takes young Briberians from Bribie High to Canberra each year to participate in a Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA). MUNA is a Rotary project designed to create an awareness of the role of the United Nations in mediating international issues. The project comes under Rotary’s Youth and Peace causes. MUNA is actually a United Nations initiative and there are a variety of MUNAs held throughout the world. Bribie Rotary has been doing this now for some years and all of our participants come back the better for their participation.

MUNA competitions have been held in many Rotary Districts around

Australia since 1980 and the first National MUNA took place in August 1997. For 74 years Rotary has worked alongside the United Nations to address humanitarian issues around the world.

Today, Rotary holds the highest consultative status that the UN offers to nongovernmental organisations. The purpose of MUNA is to encourage young people to learn about other nations and to understand and appreciate the workings of the United Nations (UN). The event provides an excellent setting for students to develop and practice their public speaking skills whilst debating current world issues. The debates, on selected Resolutions, duplicate actual UN

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allocates the country they are to represent. This year we were fortunate to be allocated our first choice the USA. The teams then research their countries history, politics, economics, peoples, international alignment and policies in current world affairs. Then at National MUNA , they debate selected resolutions from each country’s point of view in a simulated United Nations Assembly.

As you can imagine, things can get quite heated and participants really do take sides and argue strongly for their position.

Teams of two or three students from Year 11 or Year 12 participate and they are escorted by a Counsellor/s. This year, Ema Machan and Amelia Strazdins represented Bribie Our weekend in Canberra - the nation’s capital - was Island State School (BISHS) very successful. One of the and I, your humble scribe, highlights for represented Amelia and the Rotary Ema was our Club of Bribie visit to the Island. This is Embassy of the third time the United our Club has States of sent a team America to compete in on Friday the National afternoon. competition The two which is Public hosted by the Diplomacy Rotary Club Ema and Amelia in Officers who of Canberra the ‘UN Assembly’ met with Sunrise. The us gave additional time venue of the historic House of Representatives Chamber and were very helpful in explaining the USA’s of the Old Parliament position on the various House, now home to the resolutions. The Embassy Museum of Australian area of Canberra is a must Democracy (MOAD), is the for any tourist. Perhaps ideal location for not a highlight - but an National MUNA. experience nevertheless The teams select a country was enduring Canberra’s from each of the five Blocs, cold minus degree in order of preference mornings. and the MUNA Registrar

With Bloc allies UK who were the winning team. Jack, Amelia, Ema, Victor and Rhys

Advertisement The Friday evening Administration Session was devoted to the selection of the six Resolutions that would be debated over the weekend and the position each country would represent. Ema opened the first Session on Saturday morning and moved that Resolution Number 2 ‘Measures to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Korean Peninsula’ be accepted.

North Korea opposed the Resolution. The spirited debate went for two hours.

And, following a punchy 3-minute summation by Amelia, the resolution was passed. A great success for our representatives.

and received a “Highly Commended,” showed that great things can be gained if we listen and understand others perspectives. As Ban Ki-moon (previous Secretary-General to the UN) said ‘One of the main lessons I have learned during my five years as SecretaryGeneral is that broad partnerships are the key to solving broad challenges.

When governments, the United Nations, businesses, philanthropies and civil society work hand-in-hand, we can achieve great things.’

MUNA is an amazing experience that gives participants an understanding of the importance of negotiating and working On Saturday together. I afternoon our was so proud Club’s Peace of Amelia Fellow, Raina and Ema who Fox (again held their mentioned own against in previous private media articles) and public joined us schools, from at MOAD Tasmania, and then Victoria, attended the MUNA dinner With the North Korean New South at Burgmann Team Trinity, Joanna, Wales and College ANU Callum, Amelia and Ema Queensland.

My thanks that night. to Ms Kerri Holzwart, Ms Raina has just received Sharyn Bryce and Ms Kirsty a high distinction in her Masters degree in Peace and Leishman from BISHS for their support of me with Conflict Resolution from MUNA and their ongoing Queensland University. support of Rotary Youth Raina is on her way home Programs. Also a special to Minnesota and was so thanks to our Club’s Youth impressed that her host Director June Sturges for all club was representing her her assistance and of course home country. to our marvellous hosts, While we were not placed in the top three teams, our Bloc the Rotary Club of Canberra Sunrise. If you would like Ally, the United Kingdom, to watch the debates they with whom we worked very are available via https:// closely all weekend, won www.facebook.com/ the event. A special alliance D9710NationalMuna/ was formed between the USA and North Korea. Even though they took opposing sides in the debate on Resolution 2, they listened and understood each other’s point of view. Similarly Epping Boys High, who represented Afghanistan

Who knows - one day you might see a young Briberian on TV - and remember that you read about them in this event many years before. The start, perhaps, of a long journey - but to a successful end.

Who is running for the position of Division 1 Councillor at the next Moreton Bay Regional Council elections in 2020?

My name is Melissa Garcia Robinson and I would like to announce, I will be running for the position of Division 1 Councillor in 2020.

I have lived in Division 1 since I was ten years old. I attended the Bribie Island State Primary School and was a foundation student of the Bribie Island State High School. I went on to complete a Diploma in Community Services, and a Bachelor of Human Services (Children and Family) I’ve worked, not only in my parent’s family business, Garcia and Sons Auto Parts which operated for over 30 years on Bribie Island, and worked in local Child Care Centres around Bribie Island and Ningi.

I married Aaron Robinson in 2004, and in 2005, Aaron and I formed our own family business called AMR Design. We have four children that all attend the local schools and we are very involved in our church. Both Aaron and I are very community minded people and continue to be fully involved in many sporting and charitable organisations. Some are listed below.

• Have been on the Soccer club committee / team manager for over 10 years. Coaching for 5 years.

• Have been secretary on the local Netball Club and continue to help when ever needed.

• Was the Safety House President when it was in place.

• Currently the President and Life Member of the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten.

• President of the P&C of Banksia Beach State School.

• Events Person for the Bribie Island District Community Appeal (BIDCA).

• Member for Positive Behavioural Committee of Bribie Island State High School.

I now wish to take my work to the next level. If you vote for me, you will know that you will have a true and loyal spokesperson who will never hesitate to fight for improvements for Division 1.

If you give me the honour to represent you, you can be assured that I will stand up and speak out for you, the residents of Division 1.

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s readers of these articles will gather I am a fan of French Champagnes and sometimes splash out on a Tattinger, a Mumm, a Charles Heidsieck or even the odd Bollinger if the price is right and it wasn’t long ago descriptions of wines were simple and easy to understand, words such as yeasty aromas tended to be a giveaway to a good Champagne. If you attended a good wine appreciation course the lecturer would often bring in certain spices, fruits and citrus then if the wine was said to have spicy peppery overtones, for example, he would pass around the pepper and you could compare the smell of the wine with the real thing. This is how many of our wine judges and wine writers started to learn the trade and how they can pick out the variety and even the region the wine has come from because 22

the soil and climate in certain regions can impart different characteristics to the wine such as a good quality Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra will have distinctive blackcurrant and minty aromas, a Shiraz from McLaren Vale or The Barossa may have aromas of black or white pepper.

If you read my article a couple of issues ago I mentioned that Treasury Wine Estates, the owner of Penfold’s Wines had it in mind to develop some Penfold’s products from The Napa Valley in California to be released in 2022 and a range of Penfold’s Champagnes in collaboration with the Theinot Champagne House of Champagne. The Thienot/Penfold’s Vintage Champagne trio selection is sourced from Grand Cru and Premium Cru vineyards are being released in time for their 175th anniversary

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this year, and here are the following tasting notes from winemaker Peter Gago and Des Houghton of the Saturday Courier-Mail on each individual wine.

The 2012 Blanc de Noirs (white wine from red grapes such as Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) RRP $280 has wispy dried fruit fragrances and a nuttiness that leads to a lingering palate of crème anglaise, dried apricot and raspberry. Peter Gago adds there is also a faint suggestion of coffee bean and desirable phenolics that lead to a defined finish with grip and panache.

The 2102 Chardonnay Pinot Cuvee RRP $280 has scents of crème brulee, honeysuckle and tobacco leaf with nutty fruit flavours and a bright acidity.

However I have noticed recently many winemakers are waxing very lyrical, The Blanc de Blanc (made from

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au Chardonnay) 2012 vintage displays attractive barley sugar, stone fruit and lemon zest citrus fragrances, Peter Gago adds the palate as being linear and defined, with an ethereal, softened and an almost fairy floss caress, he had obviously spent too much time at this year’s Ekka.

It certainly is a million miles from the famous Penfold’s Minchinbury ‘Champagne’ which was sold in past for around $3.99 in the 1980’s before the Champagne title was removed from the label and if you have a spare $300 or perhaps a win on The Melbourne Cup in a few weeks this could be just the tonic for you.

As a celebration of producing wines in Australia for 175 years Penfold’s have produced four new wines under the title ‘The Penfolds Tribute Range’ to commemorate

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individuals who have made a significant contribution to making the company the most recognisable Australian brand in the wine-drinking world.

Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold The Noble Explorer Shiraz 2017 RRP $250 (6) Dr Christopher Lawson Penfold arrived in Australia with his wife Mary and established the vineyard at Magill South Australia and set into motion philosophies that would remain to this day.

Mary Penfold The Commander in Chief Shiraz Cabernet 2017 RRP $240 (6) Mary Penfold was the original leading lady. A force to be reckoned with she commanded from a white mare watching over the vineyard with a spyglass close at hand.

Max Schubert The Esteemed Creator Barossa Valley Shiraz Coonawarra Cabernet 2016 RRP $500 (1) This wine is a tribute to Max Schubert’s time with the company 1948-1975 which saw the creation of many of Penfolds classic red wines including The Grange.

Ray Beckwith The Creative Genius Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 RRP $240 (6) Ray Beckwith was a scientific genius who revolutionised Australian winemaking. From 1935 to 1973 he worked the Penfolds laboratory where his discovery was the use of PH technology to prevent the spoiling of wine Wines that have been tried over the last couple of weeks include a JP. Chenet Sauvignon Blanc from France, this is a modestly priced wine which was dry and crisp

and available from Dan Murphy’s and BWS stores.

A very interesting Pinot Gris is The Ned from New Zealand, the wine is salmon pink which at first glance gave the impression of being a fault, however, this wasn’t the case, it was excellent. This wine was on special from Liquorland at $12 which is $8 off the normal price, if you enjoy peaches you will enjoy this wine as this is the aroma that comes out of the glass straight away. Dan Murphy’s has Hollick 2017 Tannery Block Cabernet Merlot buy one get one free for $22 which is a very good price for a good Coonawarra red.

Liquorland has a Saltram B1859 Barossa Shiraz and a Pepperjack Shiraz double buy which also saves around $15 if you are looking for something special, if these specials have finished then keep a lookout as they come around fairly regularly.

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“Nothing makes the future look so rosy as to contemplate it through a glass of Chambertin” Napoleon Bonaparte

“Anyone who tries to make you believe that he knows all about wines is obviously a fake”

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Raising Grandchildren I

n an ideal world, every child would have a loving environment in which to grow and thrive, built by parents who are capable, available and willing to care for them. Sometimes this is simply not the case, and increasingly grandparents are providing a soft place to land for their grandchildren when their parents are not able to do so.

Parenting capacity can be impacted by things like mental health, drug or alcohol abuse, lifestyle and circumstance, or a myriad of other factors.

More often than not parents recognise their challenges and willingly call on grandparents to assist with the care of the children. In other situations children are removed and placed in the full time care of the grandparents (or others).

Unfortunately at other times grandparents sit on the sidelines worrying about things like: are they safe, are they being fed, will they get to school tomorrow, should I do something?

If you find yourself in a situation like this there are steps you can take to support your grandchildren. It could be as simple as short term care from time to time to allow parents an opportunity to rejuvenate, especially during significant life events such as separation and divorce.

In some unfortunate circumstances grandparents may need to intervene to protect their grandchildren from potential harm. Often this involves an initial informal discussion regarding your concerns for your grandchildren. If this is unsuccessful mediation may be a good avenue to attempt to resolve the issues with the assistance of a trained third party. Government funded programs also support mediation in this context through agencies such as Relationships Australia.

If these approaches are unsuccessful, grandparents can make an application to the court seeking orders in regards to the children’s care arrangements.

Naturally this is a last resort and the best outcomes for children are generally achieved by all of the important people in their world working together.

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HEALTH to Health website shows how exercising, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and even drinking enough water can all affect our mood and energy levels. Has it been a while since you tried a new sport or type of physical activity? How often do you attempt a new recipe? Just because you’re getting on in decades doesn’t mean you can’t try new things. Joining Probus can provide you with an opportunity to access new friends and ideas with people who enjoy the same things as you do.

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etirement can be exciting –coming to the end of your working career with a calendar now open for relaxation and enjoyment is a time many people look forward to during younger years but the prospect of retirement can also be daunting. Some new retirees worry that their days will have less purpose now that they’re not at work, that they’ll be bored, or that they’ll miss the social connection they had with their co-workers or clients. These concerns are just as legitimate as 24

the excitement of winding up work. Below are some pointers for maintaining mental wellness during retirement and information on why it’s important to proactively look after yourself during this time.

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Focus on your physical health: During retirement, you might find there is more time to improve taking care of your body. This is good news because your physical health and your mental wellbeing is connected. The Federal Government’s Head

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Explore what gives you purpose: Having purpose is really important for mental wellbeing. It gives you a reason to get up in the morning and makes your days feel meaningful.

There are a lot of ways to feel you have a purpose.

Just because you’re not going to your day job any more does not mean you can’t have a purpose in your life. You may feel like you have a purpose when you’re engaging in ‘purposeful activities’ which. help you feel like you’re contributing something to the world, whether that contribution is just for you, your family, friends, community or the broader population. What counts as a purposeful activity will be different for everyone. Finding your purpose can be fun!

If you’re not sure what gives you purpose now that you’re not at work, try something new and see how it makes you feel. If you’re a member of a social group like Probus, you’ll find that new ideas and activities within your Club may inspire you to find a new purpose and enjoy life.

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Connect with the outside world: Connection with others, including your family and friends, a Probus Club,

with pets, or with nature, is a vital part of the human experience. Developing healthy relationships with others can decrease levels of anxiety and depression and improve self-esteem.

When you retire from work, you might feel like you’ve lost a lot of connection all at once. Finding ways to connect with others beyond work can be an effective way to promote your mental wellbeing.

4. Consider your sense of safety: Feeling safe, stable and secure is really important for your mental wellbeing. This can include feeling safe at home, in your neighbourhood, feeling financially secure and feeling supported within your close relationships and your community. When you feel safe, it is easier to relax and feel free to live your life as you want. Talk to other retirees about what they’ve done to make their lives safe and secure.

5. Seek support Mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression can affect anyone at any time.

It’s important to know that these conditions are health conditions, like catching a cold, it is not a weakness or character flaw.

The good news is they can be managed and treated by health professionals. If you’ve been feeling sad, worried, stressed, angry, numb or just ‘not yourself’ for two weeks or more, or if you would like extra support managing your mental wellbeing, speak to your GP about how you’re feeling. Sometimes just telling someone about how you’re feeling is the first step towards feeling better.

You can find out more about The Probus Club of Pumicestone Passage by calling Gerry Hurst on 5497 6580 or the Probus Club of Bribie Island by calling Keith Haymen on 5497 6646.

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A READER’S STORY This was possibly due to the fact that Don had told her, that since we were poor, we would have to wait until babies came on special, and this might explain her less than perfect nature. On the other hand, it could have been due to the tick in her head that she had acquired at four weeks.

We rang our G.P. as soon as we noticed this, and asked if it was something that was of concern. He suggested we bring her down to his surgery immediately, regardless of the fact, it was 7 a.m. on a Sunday morning.

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on finally obtained a job with Pioneer Concrete by the simple expedient of calling himself a Materials Technologist. A rose by any other name...

This meant we were able to obtain a flat in Annerley just before the baby was due. I was alone when I first went into labour but ran to the corner shop where the lovely Italian shopkeeper rang my husband and suggested he better get home quickly.

We had arranged to have the birth at Bootheville Hospital as this was one hospital of only two in Brisbane that allowed fathers at the birth. How things have changed! It was a Salvation Army Hospital and whilst I was labouring upstairs the Salvation Army choir was rehearsing downstairs.

My baby girl, Tamara, was delivered to the strains of YESSSS, (push) Jesus loves you; YESSSSS (push) Jesus loves you” A strange way of showing His affection, but nevertheless I got the giggles along with the midwives. I would not have allowed a new mother to leave the hospital with a kitten with the know-how that I possessed of how to look after a human infant, but never- the- less, a week later, I was on my way home.

I won’t go into the details of how I managed, suffice it to say it was not all plain sailing, and that I was very grateful for the help of my mother-in-law Elvie. Six weeks later we were back at Bribie and showing off our offspring. The three-yearold who lived next door was not overly impressed. She gave Tamara a quick I.Q. test at the end of which she shook her head sadly, and told us our infant did not know her colours yet!

I suspect his experience with ticks in infant’s heads was somewhat limited. He told us to hold her down whilst he injected her scalp with an anaesthetic. He followed this up by using a scalpel to cut out the offending beastie which was put into a kidney bowl.

Tamara did not appreciate his ministrations. Blood poured everywhere accompanied by piercing screams. Then it was time to look for the tick which had meanwhile done a disappearing act. This panicked the doctor, who kept saying that it must be found. He could not have a live tick running around his surgery!

Eventually, the tick was discovered, racing around the underside of the lip of the kidney dish, and promptly squashed. The doctor did not consider the beastie a sentient being.

Four months later or so I began to feel familiar symptoms and without wishing to alarm Don I took myself to the Tick Doctor. He confirmed my suspicions. Yes, I was pregnant again. The doctor was very kind and asked how I felt about this pregnancy. Relief flooded his face when I said that both my husband and I would be delighted.

I suspect that back in the UK my parents would be muttering about what can you expect when she insists on marrying a Catholic? The day before Tamara turned one, I gave birth to a baby boy, Simon, thus achieving my pigeon pair.

Don visited me the next day, bringing Tamara with him, and gravely saying to her, “Look, what you’ve got for your First Birthday.”

Since that day they have been as close as it is possible for a brother and sister to be. On the other hand, Don and I worked out what was causing it, and there were no more pregnancies.

The two-year-old boy from next door gazed at Simon, sighed, but hoped he would improve as a friend with the passing of time. This was indeed the case, being each other’s best man at their respective weddings.

Simon looked upon Tamara as an extra mother. We lost both of them when she took it into her head to take him for a lengthy walk to show him the big boats without telling us first. On the other hand, we were grateful when Simon told us that, although Tamara had made him promise not to tell us about the huge oyster cut in her foot, he said, “I think you ought to know”.

We taught them to dig yabbies’, use a hand line and rods to catch fish, start the motor of the tinnie we had acquired, swim, and surf. They both joined Nippers and with the boys we fostered became members of the “Jetty Rats”, a group of youngsters who hung out together. They will know who they are.

I was touched when my son, whilst giving his Father’s Eulogy, said we had provided them with an idyllic childhood.

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COMMUNITY Sam Thornton, Ken Piva, Judy Slade, Kerrianne Hickman, Brooke Savige, Hazel Benn organising team met with RSL Events Manager Sam Thornton recently. With the expansion of facilities at the RSL we have a great venue.

Tracey Chambers (Qld Mother of the Year) and her School Chaplain husband Glen are the speakers.

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READER STORY

LASER TATTOO REMOVAL -

IS IT FOR YOU?

By Kerrie Goodwin

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o you have a tattoo that you’ve considered removing? Is there someone in your life that you’ve nagged to go get their horrible tattoo removed?

Have you seen ads around the place for Laser Tattoo Removal, and wondered about how effective it is and if it’s true that it doesn’t even hurt that much with the super excellent technology these days? I mean we’re about launch commercial flights into space, surely we can fix our skin of a bit of poorly chosen ink right?

Well, get comfortable with a tea and I’ll tell you all about

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my experience with Laser Tattoo Removal in 2019.

If you can’t be bothered reading all of this, I’ll give you the Cliffs Notes version now – it’s very painful. It’s very expensive.

And it might just take a couple of years.

I won’t go into too much detail about the tattoo that I want to remove, other than to say that it’s about the size of my hand. It’s only about seven years old, and I wanted it gone pretty much right after I got it. I know I’m not the only idiot who’s felt like that (the very long line at the Laser Clinic is all the proof I need that I have a lot of dumb friends in this regard). Let’s just say that “draw something kinda like this but make it look awesome!” isn’t really a clear instruction to an artist. I can see where I went wrong now. But, I didn’t really know what I wanted at the time so I got something that I didn’t really want. Serves me right; I made my bed and I’m lying in it.

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Anyway. Enough about my poor choices. I had a consultation with a very respected and awardwinning tattoo artist to discuss cover-up options, and he told me straight up that it’s simply too dark and too big, and any cover-up would not work until it was basically just a big black rectangle. He suggested I go have a few laser tattoo removal sessions to lighten it up, and then come back and talk cover-up options.

So I thought, ok, he’s the expert. I’ll give it a go. I watched a lot of videos and looked at lots of scary pictures. The place I decided on had videos of the guy lasering himself for god’s sake. How bad could it be? I made an appointment.

I get there and sign the standard ‘If I’m horribly maimed/die it’s not your fault’ form. I go down the hall. I go into the room.

I was a little disturbed by the doctor’s table with the clinical green plastic covering and absorbent rectangle section, which I can only assume is there to

catch the blood. I lie down.

He cools the area with cold air for a bit (picture a reverse vacuum – this is supposed to help with the burning sensation..lies!), then tells me he’s about to start and to tell him to stop at any time. I suck it up and give him a tough nod to go ahead like the bad-ass I’m pretending to be.

I read beforehand that it feels like a rubber band snapping against your skin. Yes, I’d agree with that - if the rubber band we’re talking about is 10 centimetres thick, covered in barbed wire and stretched out the door and down the hall before being flung at your bare hide, and oh also the rubber band is on FIRE. And that happens again and again and again and again and again and again in very quick succession until every inch of your tattoo has been ‘snapped’.

I didn’t tell him to stop, but I definitely stopped breathing during it and there was a decent amount of internal screaming going on. At least I think it was internal.

It was over in probably 40 seconds, but when you’re being burnt, 40 seconds feels plenty damn long. As soon as it was over I took a huge shuddering gulp of air and he goes to me, “How was it?

Pretty brutal hey!”.

I just lay rigid for a bit before squeaking ‘yep!’ which came out more like ‘eeeeeeep!’ much higher than I meant to.

So much for being a bad-ass.

He told me that he’d effectively just burnt me, and as such my tattoo would act like a burn for the next week or so while it healed. Itching, swelling, blistering etc would all be normal. Goody.

So I stumbled out of there, stumbled home, and stumbled into a corner to sulk and consider what I’m doing to myself. Not only was I feeling very sore and abused, but I was $200 poorer for it. My tattoo was swollen, a little weepy, and looking rather bloodshot.

It took me about 6 months to get the guts to make another appointment. You know how you build up a bad experience in your mind, and it’s not actually that bad when you go to do it again? Well, this isn’t like that. The next time was

somehow even worse.

Now I’m no chicken. Women are generally pretty tough with higher pain thresholds than men (come on, it’s true, you all know it). But I’m telling you – I’m hanging on by my fingernails through this process. My tattoo is on my ribs, which apparently is one of the most painful parts on the body to get a tattoo or remove one.

Yay for me.

Considering that I’ve been told that I’d need at least 8 sessions at $200 a pop, I’m not sure what’s worse – the cost or the pain (actually that’s a lie, it’s definitely the pain). And on top of that, it’s not even a quick fix. You need to wait at least 8 weeks between appointments, meaning I’ve got around a year and a half of this to go and $1,600 to pay to remove a thing that cost about $120.

At my last session, I was told about a girl who waited 3 years between her first and

second session because she hated it that much.

I’ve had four sessions so far, and I’m certain I’ll need more than 8 sessions in total. I’m managing the pain by chanting to myself during my sessions ‘I AM A WARRIOR!!!’. Hey, whatever works. And lots of people live with a lot of pain every day; I’ve got nothing to complain about. I’m committed to this course now, and I want this tattoo gone. And yes, I still love tattoos and want another one. I just don’t want that one.

You will need to decide for yourself if Laser Tattoo removal is for you.

Depending on where your tattoo is and how faded it is already, your experience may be cheaper and less painful than mine. I’ve been to two different clinics and have found them both excellent and very caring. You should be able to send a photo of

your tattoo to any clinic and they’ll give you a quote without having to make an appointment.

However, I will leave you with this - a parting gift. I haven’t told you the most horrific part of the process.

The smell.

During the session, there is a wrongness that assaults you…a smell…and a creeping horror as you realise you’re smelling your own burning skin. What’s it smell like, you wonder?

You know when you’re at the sushi train and you get them to make you a fresh seared salmon nigiri? They get the raw salmon and blast the top of it with a tiny flame thrower and it goes a little black but the rest is still pink, and as you eat it you get that seared flesh smell in your nose?

It’s just like that, only 87% less delicious and 120% more horrifying.

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n recent years Little Friarbirds have become more common on Bribie Island in open forests, heathlands, parks and gardens.

Little Friarbirds are the smallest of the 4 species of Australian Friarbirds being only 25-30 cm in length and weighing 50-80 g. They are quite boisterous but have a more musical voice than the Noisy Friarbird which is the only other Friarbird species we are likely to see in our area. There are several features which makes it easy to distinguish

them from Noisy Friarbirds.

Their facial skin is blue, upper parts of the body are brown-grey and their underparts are pale. Unlike the Noisy Friarbird they have no bump on their beaks and eyes are brown while the Noisy Friarbirdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes are red. Males and females are similar in appearance with the male being a little larger.

They are more widespread than the Noisy Friarbird being found in most of Queensland, NSW and Victoria as well in the north of the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

They are likely to be found

anywhere in these areas where there are flowering trees and water.

While feeding alone, in pairs or in small flocks they can be quite aggressive towards other birds often chasing them away. They are honeyeaters and form nomadic flocks and fly to places where there are flowering trees seeking the pollen and nectar. Insects which are sought in the outer foliage and often caught on the wing are also on the menu. Little Friarbirds bathe and drink every day.

Breeding is usually carried out by monogamous pairs

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in the months between July and March. Cuplike nests of stripped bark, grass and leaves are built nearly always close to water.

Nests are built by both parents then clutches of 2-3 pinkish eggs are laid and incubated by the female for about 13 days. Both parents feed and defend their nests from predators.

Common Koels are Cuckoos which arrive in our area from PNG in about October and often use the Friarbirds nests to lay their eggs after destroying any existing eggs. Other threats are Magpies, Crows, Raptors, Reptiles and Cats taking eggs and babies. Eating insects that have been poisoned by insecticides can also have a drastic effect.

Little Friarbirds sometimes known as Little Leatherheads have adapted well to human habitation and frequent the many native flowering trees which have been planted in our parks and gardens.

For now, their conservation status is secure.

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MENTAL HEALTH

BUILDING Things to Improve on SELF Self-Esteem WORTH

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When we compare ourselves against someone else, we often see what we what to see, or we see an ideal version of a real person.

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Continues from last edition, ISSUE 94.

Start making small achievable goals and accomplish them then gratify your success, and slowly steadily jump up making higher achievable realistic goals.

It’s up to you to plan and live your life.

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Often, when we are trying to “measure up” to something or someone, the measuring stick we are using just is not realistic.

Try to avoid “should” thinking. Telling yourself that you should be a certain way, achieve a certain goal, have certain things, can set you up for failure.

Usually, if you are thinking “should” thoughts, they are not truly self-directed goals and values but instead have been given to you by someone else.

Valuing yourself means valuing the inner compass that tells you what is important to you. Celebrate the things you are good at - even the small accomplishments.

Try to avoid looking down on yourself, instead, talk positively about yourself as if you were talking to someone that you care deeply about.

When you talk to others, you often value them above yourself are less likely to say something to upset them. By talking to yourself the same way, you will be less likely to use thoughts or words that bring you down.

Be realistic about your limits; if you are feeling overwhelmed, lower your expectations a little.

Taking supportive actions for yourself is not failing, it is merely giving yourself a chance to be successful in the long run.

When you have reached a goal, celebrate it.

Acknowledge compliments.

Recognize that one thing you “should” do is treat yourself with care (https:// www.psychologytoday.com) “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles…but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly” Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai, The Teaching of Buddha.

Wishing you all good mental well-being - Veronica Next Issue (Issue 91) Part 3 - Actions for Improving Self Worth.

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Special guest artists Dexterous Digits Duo comprises the talents of Cassandra D’Arcy on mandolin and violin and James Lloyd on classical guitar. The pair met while playing in the Brisbane City Pops Orchestra where Cassandra plays the cello and James plays guitar and percussion instruments.

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Digits Music School, teaching all the stringed instruments, whereas James has directed the Brisbane Spanish Guitar Centre since 1976.

Casandra also plays in the Indooroopilly Chamber Orchestra and with the Bribie Island Orchestra, founded and conducted by her father, Martin White. James has an interest in arranging music for guitar groups and ensembles and this has led to the formation of the Dexterous Digits Duo as a vehicle for exploring music of all styles and periods.

We will be welcoming back our two expert trumpeters Ruth and Jennifer Grant for this concert and they will ensure that you toe-tap along and if you don’t feel like getting up to do the Can Can it will be because you can’t can’t.

Cassandra D’Arcy and James Lloyd

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HISTORY

JUST 10 YEARS OF BRIBIE HISTORY overall history of Australia and the role Bribie had played in Commerce, Tourism, Defence and Science.

With the pending merger of three local Council areas in 2008, I felt it appropriate to form a Bribie Island Historical Society to provide a voice and repository for Bribie’s rich history. The Bribie Island Historical Society recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary and reflected on its extensive achievements, which include;

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

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hen I retired to the peace and quiet of Bribie Island, after a worldwide career as a Project Management Consultant, I had no idea how my life would be changed.

I had lived and worked for over 40 years on projects in Libya, Denmark, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and more recently on the Sydney Olympic Games and the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.

Stella Ray 90th birthday, 10 October 2009

As a member of Rotary International, I had organised a huge fundraising walk through the new Sydney Harbour Tunnel. On moving to Bribie in 2003 I noted that it was the 40th Anniversary of the Bribie Bridge, so I organised a Bridge walk as my first fundraiser for Bribie Rotary.

With absolutely no knowledge or interest in Bribie Island history this simple event launched me into an amazing retirement hobby. I happened to meet a delightful old lady who had been involved in the opening celebrations for the Bribie Bridge on 19th October 1963.

I had travelled around the world more than 50 times and lived in 20 different countries. She had lived on Bribie Island for almost 60 years, and the furthest she had been in her entire life was to Bundaberg to a wedding for a day. We were two totally different people, but we made a great connection with each other. This remarkable old lady, Stella Ray, sparked my interest in the fascinating history of this unique island, and helped me to interview many old-timers, and appreciate how remarkable life on Bribie was long ago.

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shops and take always on Bribie from 1950 to 1980, serving residents and visitors, listening to their stories and gossip, and had some remarkable stories to tell.

She died at the age of 95 in 2014 having lived on the same small block of land in Bongaree for 70 years. My subsequent 14 years fascination with Bribie History is all due to meeting her.

Showcase Bribie History When I became interested there were few books or information telling any historical stories of this small island, so I set about gaining knowledge, raising awareness and interest.

Over the next few years, I had plaques and signage installed around Bongaree to provide interesting historical insights for residents and visitors.

I had informative brochures printed and made available free, commemorative plaques installed at Ian Fairweather Park and Coungeau House, and worked with the late Warwick Outram as he produced numerous books and started me teaching local history at U3A. I did record interviews with over 140 long term residents, many of whom showed me old photos and documents going back more than 100 years I was surprised and delighted to learn some of the fascinating histories of this small island. Not simply in terms of the History of Queensland, but the

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• Developing a searchable Database of more than 350,000 items of local history, including photos, maps, letters, films, newspapers and documents.

• Installing bronze plaques along Bongaree waterfront recording significant people, events, buildings, anniversaries and aspects of Bribie Heritage.

• Ten years teaching local history to Seniors at U3A, and various grades of children at Banksia Beach and Bribie State School.

• Giving presentations on various aspects of Bribie History to numerous Clubs, Groups and Organisations throughout the Region.

• Presenting Historic Photos for display in Sandstone Point Hotel, Bribie Doctors, Bongaree Bakers, Baptist Church and Solana.

• Conducting regular guided Heritage Walks at Bongaree and Woorim in conjunction with Council “Healthy & Active” program.

• Publishing regular “History Page” articles in local newspapers and magazines, plus numerous radio and TV interviews.

• Research and publish three books about specific aspects of Bribie Island history (Describing Bribie Island, They Answered the Call, A Handy History) • Attracting exceptional Authors, Historians, Pioneers and local identities as guest speakers to the Societies monthly meeting.

President & Committee In the 10 years, the Society has been operating there have been four Presidents, two men and two women.

Barry Clark, Graham Mills, Donna Holmes and Lynne Hooper, all of whom have made significant contributions to the growth and achievements of the Society. All continued to serve on Committees in various roles over many years, and a tribute was paid to the outgoing 2018/19 Committee at the AGM.

2018-2019 Committee At the recent Annual General Meeting, Shauna Hicks was nominated and elected as the new President for 2019/20.

Shauna had been on the Committee previously, but her many other interests in History and Genealogy had kept her busy in recent years. Shauna Hicks has a long association with the area’s history and moved to live here in 2012. Her great great great grandparents settled at Toorbul 150 years ago in the 1870s.

Shauna has a 40-year interest in local and family history and worked in government libraries and archives in Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne.

Since retiring, she has written 11 family history guides and is a regular speaker at genealogy cruises, conferences and seminars. She now operates her part-time research and consultancy business.

Shauna currently tutors two Bribie Island U3A courses - Advanced Family History

and Writing Family History, and is co-convenor of the Bribie Island Library DNA for Genealogists Group which meets monthly.

Shauna HicksPresident 2019-20 Shauna has tertiary qualifications from Queensland universities including a Master of Arts in Australian Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Library Science and a Diploma in Family Historical Studies from the Society of Australian Genealogists.

She is a Fellow of the Queensland Family History Society; a recipient of the Australian Society of Archivists Distinguished Achievement Award and the Australasian Federation of Family History, Services to Family History Award.

and Ellen Beechey as Treasurer. Remaining on the Committee are former Presidents Graham Mills, Barry Clark and Donna Holmes, together with Viv Tucker from Deception Bay who has extended the range and connections to local History.

Over the last 10 years, Bribie Island Historical Society has visited and hosted many other Historical Groups in the area including Peachester, Redcliffe, Woodford, Buderim, Windsor, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Dayboro, Landsborough and Pine Rivers, together with history exhibits at Miegunyah, Bankfoot House and Maritime Museum.

Some special History moments

BIHS Committee 2019-20 very special occasion as her niece is a teacher on Bribie, and several of her School children sang her “Happy Birthday”.

In July 2019 May Newton celebrated her 100th Birthday at her home in Tewantin, but was unfortunately too frail to consider another trip to Bribie.

Another special moment for me was to recognize the huge contribution that Warwick Outram had made to Bribie Island over more than 30 years of writing and self-publishing more than 30 books about the island’s history and its people. It was a great pleasure to invite Warwick to be the inaugural Patron of the Society.

The Historical Society has organized and hosted many special functions over the last 10 years to commemorate key events in Bribie’s past.

A couple are worth remembering in this article.

Graham Mills & Lynne Hooper Also joining the Committee is Trevor Sutton who has recently moved to live on Bribie, but has a long family connection with the Island.

He is related to the Moyle family who ran the Guest House and Restaurant by the Jetty at Bribie back in the 1920s. Former President Lynne Hooper will continue as Secretary

Florence “May” Newton was the first white girl born on Bribie Island in July 1919.

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In 2010 I was pleased to provide some old photos to Joyce Voysey (nee Batterham) who had lived on Bribie as a young girl in the 1930’s. Joyce had wonderful and vivid memories of her time Bribie Island and it was a pleasure to be able to bring her and her family back to Bribie to launch her book “A Girl from Bribie Island”.

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HISTORY CONTINUED It was a special moment of the first road on Bribie to track down these three Island in 1924, and her ladies and invite them family went on to run the large Ocean Beach Guest at back to Bribie.

Woorim that was occupied I invited these three by the military during the ladies back to Bribie, with war years. many members of all

As Founder of the Bribie Island Historical Society, I would like to think that many generations of future Historical Society Presidents and Committees will still be doing such things in 50 years......when Bribie will certainly be a very different place.

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Dorothy Schulte (nee Shirley) then age 93, the daughter of Bill and Grace Shirley had seen her father supervise construction

their families, to celebrate their long association, look at many old photos and record interviews and memories with them.

These are examples of simple events and celebrations that contribute significantly to the documented history of this place where we now live.

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

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Dawn Carey (nee Robertson) was the daughter of Caroline and Ted Robertson who had driven the first buses that ran on Bribies first road. Joyce Voysey (nee Batterham) was the daughter of Elsie and Ike Batterham, and I had seen her brother Geoff’s name in the Corporal Punishment Register of Bribie Island State School back in 1928.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB the workshop. The venue was at Sylvan Beach on a bitterly cold Sunday morning. Ignoring the cold 15 intrepid photographers attended and braved the chilly westerly winds.

Members brought along props, deflectors and diffusers which were used while each member had their portraits taken on the boardwalk making use of the attractive background.

Alain brought along his crystal ball and several people had fun taking photos through this.

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After the shoot we enjoyed a short morning tea under the trees then left to find somewhere warm.

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7pm in the boardroom at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive.

Coming Events: NEXT MEETING 23rd September

LOCATION SHOOT September 15th Sunset shoot at Bongaree jetty starting 5pm for 5.20pm sunset.

WEEKEND LOCATION SHOOT 19th - 20th October Tin Can Bay. LOCATION SHOOT November 10th Southbank for sunset and night shots.

New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night.

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hotographer Jennifere Thompson’s role models are natural historian David Attenborough, anthropologist Jane Goodall and primatologist Dian Fossey. Because, like these

famous conservationists, her burden is for creatures such as orangutans of Borneo, Rwandan mountain gorillas, African chimpanzees and Asian sun bears. Jennifere has the enviable task of flying off to these places to photograph her animal friends in zoos, enclosures, sanctuaries and the wild. The photos are then turned into works of art for the altruistic purpose of drawing our attention to the plight of these critically endangered species.

Jennifere specializes in wild animal portraiture with a distinctive style.

Her predominantly black and white photographs are devoid of backgrounds and use dark space to highlight her subjects. Viewers are therefore able to become intimately involved with an animal’s facial features and behaviour. In addition,

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Orangutan by studying the creatures’ faces, Jennifere is often able to predict the animals’ movements and behaviour when in their habitats.

Initially naming her project ICU at the Zoo, this changed to ICU Too with Jennifere’s desire to introduce her audience to animals living in the wild. By doing so she hoped to promote a deeper connection between viewer and subject. In 2015 therefore, our adventurous photographer embarked upon a trip to Africa during the worst Ebola outbreak in history. By then this virulent disease had taken 11,000 Africans, with more dying daily. But the rewards of Jennifere’s courageous journey outshone the enormous risks when she

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was able to capture wild mountain gorillas on film.

Even after a 300lb gorilla stood on her foot, and another made a dash for her camera gear, her passion and enthusiasm for these extraordinary creatures remained undimmed.

The list of prizes, commendations, exhibitions and awards Jennifere has received is too long to list here. Those wanting to know may ask at her Artist of the Month event at 10:30am on Thursday 5 September at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive.

But to refresh readers’ memories, she received a Commended award in last year’s Matthew Flinders Art Prize for her photograph titled ‘Bird in Vines’. Jennifere is also an AIPP (Accredited Institute of

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Looking at the poignant and often playful faces of Jennifere Thompson’s subjects it is easy to forget these primates are among

27,000 critically endangered animals on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species. To hear Jennifere share what promises to be a fascinating story, ring 34089288 to book your seat and morning tea afterwards.

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GROWING ART AND ARTISTS FOR THE FUTURE IN YOUNG EXHIBITION OPENING THIS WEEKEND Come see the breadth of young and emerging artistic talent on Bribie and surrounds at the Next Generation Art Prize exhibition, which opens at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Wednesday, 28 August, 2019. Opening night will be held on Saturday, August 31, at 6pm.

OPENING NIGHT: Saturday August 31, 6pm Tickets: $10 pp or $20 per family.

Now in its THIRD year, Next Generation Art Prize excitement grows each time. Come and see what the Next Generation can bring with this exhibition displaying inspiring artworks created by artists aged between 8 and 18.

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The exhibition will feature more than 130 entries from artists around the region aged between 8 and 18.

Organising committee members Lynne Smith and Sarah Cave are delighted with the range and calibre of art the event has attracted this year, the third it has been held.

“We feel sure the future of art and craft here is in good hands,’ they said.

“It is wonderful to offer young artists the opportunity to be exhibited in our prestigious gallery and for the community to see what creativity and startling ingenuity of young people is all around them.’’

Tickets to the Next Generation Art Prize gala opening are $10 per person and include light refreshments. Family tickets are $20. Book yours now on 3408 9288 – or call at the Arts Centre in Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach between 10am and 4pm. Don’t miss out.

Activities at the opening include live music, supper and prize giving, and the exhibition in the Matthew Flinders Gallery will be officially opened by Councillor Brooke Savige.

Prizes will include cash and vouchers from a wide section of generous local businesses supporting the event, many for the third time.

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

FIGHT OF A MICROCELEBRITY this issue, when it hits me that we are near the end of the 2019 Australian flu season, with six times more people affected than in 2018, when the global death rate was in excess of 79,000. No total 2019 figures have as yet been released.

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But as I write ‘HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY,’ the above title is the only excuse I can think of for featuring today’s gross topic.

Besides, in last year’s article John Nettles of ‘MIDSOMER MURDERS’ TV Series, calling himself a MINICELEBRITY, amused me, and I figured reducing that above title by some 1000 digits, might let me get away with micro-CELEBRITY. (Please notice the ‘micro’ in lower case to diminish it further!)

So here I am just starting to write about the beautiful Joan Collins for

Contented that my April 2019 trivalent (or maybe quadrivalent) flu vaccine is active in my body, I’m totally relaxed, but feel sad for all the people in the world who decided against the vaccine or could not afford it overseas.

Above: Volcano-like lava streams Left: Flu virus under microscope don’t really think about the above and say, “Oh, it’s just a cold.”

You buy some cold and flu tabs, antihistamines, anesthetic throat lozenges and enjoy the hot milk with honey or a drop of scotch your loving husband brings you. But your condition does not improve and worsens over the next fortnight.

Within a day or two things already change. Added little pleasures arrive: you feel nauseous and dizzy, chilled one minute and overheated the next. And when your muscles and joints ache more than usual and you’re continuously overtired and get headaches which you never normally have, it finally rips you out of that lulling security dream world, believing that this is just a cold.

Only once in the 1990’s did John and I have a bad flu, keeping both of us in bed for several days. And only once in 2009 in the swine flu season did we make the decision not to have the vaccine, when we discovered that Germany distributed two different flu vaccines: one for the populace, one for the government and army. If that does not tell a story nothing will!

Fully aware that a flu vaccine is not 100% protection, as each year only the most dangerous and most prevalent viruses of that particular season will be covered, you seem to forget about it until a different flu virus comes and gets you. And when it gets you, it gets you!

So, having a runny and blocked nose and sore throat this August, you

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REGULAR FEATURE You stay in bed for a day, totally pampered by your husband. Now your eyes don’t stop watering and your ears are painfully pulsating in rhythm with each heartbeat. While lying in bed, and being so weak, when you squeeze the hard-plastic eye drop bottle, you accidentally squeeze too hard and a waterfall of dry eye syndrome drops fills your ears. And if you sit up and aren’t quick enough to put your little cotton wool ball in your ear when inserting your Auralgan ear drops, you have the pleasure of ending up with a wet and somewhat oily neck.

But after a day in bed, the inner rebel does stir. You shake your head decisively and proclaim, “I’m not giving in to this!” So up you get, into the home office and you stop feeling sorry for yourself. This time, overenthusiastically using those eye drops again, they’re running down your cheek and it’s definitely advisable to have your mouth shut.

But the major problem is controlling both runny and much-blocked nose.

Yes, but just think of how much money you can save by using the softest, 3 ply toilet tissue instead of conventional tissue: As 3 full rolls of paper are needed daily, you buy a 24 family pack for $7.99, each roll containing 190, 11 cm x 10 x cm

Above: Influenza Virus sheets @ 4.2 cents, so you use 570 sheets daily, two at a time. And as you can see, a six-hour office stint fills a complete paper basket.

The calibre of the coloured tip of your very sore nose competes successfully with Rudolph’s, The Red-Nosed Reindeer, while your inflamed eyes map a crisscross pattern of volcano lava streams. So, in spite of trying to be brave, you are actually quite helpless, like swimming in the backpackers’ Bondi rift, pushed further and further out to sea.

And it takes your dim-witted brain well over a week to see your G.P. by which time it’s too late for proper flu virus ID and all the lovely Dr Blanco can do is prescribe a mild antibiotic, shortly to be increased to a stronger one.

But then you have a brilliant thought: why not cut a little sheet of those tissues in half, roll it into two tubes and push them gently into the nostrils to avert the pain of hundreds of daily blows and nose bleeds. Done! What a short-term relief!

Good morning Walrus

And when your home office window faces the courtyard and you’re clicking

the keyboard writing this feature, you’re somewhat unaware of your surroundings until your regular courier arrives, knocking on the windowpane, greeting you, “Good Morning, Walrus.”

So you decide to conclude this episode with part of Lewis Carroll’s famous poem, Through The Looking Glass, also used in the Alice in Wonderland movie: ‘The time has come,’ the Walrus said, ‘To talk of many things: Of shoes — and ships — and sealingwax — Of cabbages — and kings — And why the sea is boiling hot — And whether pigs have wings.’

P.S. The missed Joan Collins feature will appear in the next issue.

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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 0410435867. Bribie Open I.D. meeting (previously known as the Banksia Beach Friday night meeting). Friday - Open I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island and surrounds Community Centre, 9 Verdoni st, Bellara.

Contact Jaime 0438622545.

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.

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2nd & 4th WED of the Month EACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm-4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414088358.

EVERY MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Ave, Beachmere, 9.00-10.30am. Entry $4.00 per meeting. Contact: Judy 0401153633 or Pat: 54968551.

EVERY FRI EING THERE – Grief Contact and Support Morning Tea: Meets at 10.00-11.00am in rooms at George Hartnett Metropolitan Funerals 2/229 Goodwin Dr, 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

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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 Ave, 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, 6:00am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Ave, 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 CADETS: Maritime Safety Military Cadets, Parade Lions Community Hall, Sunderland Dr, Bellara. Meet Friday nights 6.30-9.30pm in school term. Pop along and have a chat with staff or email for info. Email: maritimesafetymilitarycadets @gmail.com EVERY FRI RIBIE ISLAND CONNECTIONS FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Meets at Bribie Bowls Club 6-7pm. Singles and couples very welcome. Contact Ann 0417408090, Wendy 0418882207, John 0418700008 for further information.

EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB: Monthly Concert at 11am in the U3A Recreation Hall, First Ave Bongaree, Ph Di 0402255852.

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1st & 3rd MON Each 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 9.30am 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 14th & 15th, hours - 0800hrs to 1600hrs, at the sheds of the Community Art Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island.

PH Lyn 0459391111 & Debbie 0406207282.

EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT RIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT CLUB: Meet at 8am 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First 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 Only (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). 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.

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EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI RIBIE ISLAND LIONS CLUB: Meet 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: Meet at 7pm at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details.

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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, outings & lunch.

Morning tea is available. All welcome just drop in or ph.

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1st MON of each month RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 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

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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 9.30am.

New members welcome.

You do not need to be an ex service person to join. For enquiries phone Jan Wright on 0407030598 or email Janice_wright@bigpond.com.

Every 2nd MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Pde. For info 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 St, Bongaree, every Monday afternoon after school from 3.30pm until 4.45pm. School aged boys and girls are all welcome. This is a no cost activity for children who love to sing. For further info PH Marg Grove on 54975777.

EVERY MON OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 11 am at the Bribie Indoor Bowls Club, Bribie Sports Complex 3, First Ave, Bribie. PH Janice 0403-481943.

2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second 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.

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1st WED of the Month UCHRE: Meet at Bribie Island Bowls Club from 12.30pm until 4pm. $4.00 including afternoon tea.

Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. PH Betty Jones 34081968.

EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For info 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 Dr. 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 ARKET STALL: 9-11am. Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Sts. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd & 4th FRI of the Month EDITATION AT BRIBIE ARTS CENTRE LABYRINTH: Sunderland Dr, 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.

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EVERY TUE LDER WOMENS NETWORK BRIBIE ISLAND: Meet at Bribie Island RSL Club, 10am - 12noon, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree. We invite matureaged Women to join our branch, for friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing. PROUD TO BE OURSELVES. More information call Anne 0408007370, Leonie 0467686900 or Betty 0409470100.

3rd THU of the Month AM’S FREE TAI CHI & MEDITATION GROUP: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10am.

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 COMMUNITY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm (December and January excepted), in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree. Meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their

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Email: office@stpetersbribie.org.au wesome 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. eachmere Uniting Church: Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave. P: Pastor Dave 0407270222. Sunday Service: 7:50am.Praise singing leading into 8am Service.All welcome. ribie Island Baptist Church: 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree.

OFFICE: 07 3450 4039Email: info@ bribiebaptist.com. Pastor: Ray Airosa. Services: 8:30 Traditional Service 10:15 Family Service (Kids Church). Kids Club: Fridays 5:006:30pm. Youth Group: Fridays 7:009:00pm. Bookshop: Koorong items available. ribie 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 ribe 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 0481369704. ribie 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. reedom Church (an ACC Church): 195 First Ave, BongareeP: 07 3408

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0438723074. andstone Community Church: Meets at Sandstone Point Community Hall located behind the Shopping Centre in Bestmann Rd. Sunday Services: 4 pm, Thursdays: mainly music (pre-school children) 9.30am during school terms.

Everyone very welcome Phone: Pastor Giuliano Bordoni 0452231285. eventh-day Adventist Church: Meets every Saturday in Uniting Church 82 Webster St Bongaree.

Sabbath School 9.30 am. Church service 11am. Phone 0455477889. t Paul’s Lutheran Church: Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Ave, Bongaree. PH Bernie 0419721752. niting Church: Cnr Webster/ Hill St, Bongaree. P: 3408 4151.

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Sunday Service: 8:30am. 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 @ 10amChildren’s Choir: Monday @ 3:30-4:45pm. Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm

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Contact: Co-ordinator David Martin on 0418750120.

EVERY 2nd THU 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

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

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MOVIE REVIEW

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS

SEPTEMBER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES BEACHMERE

By Chris Connolly

THE KEEPER

“The Keeper” is based on a true story and is a multilayered coproduction of both Germany and Northern Ireland. On the surface, the film tells a story about the sporting prowess of Manchester City’s goalkeeper, Bernhard Trautmann (known as “Bert”) during the postWWII era. Bert, played by David Kross, was a German war prisoner interned in Lancashire, England where the film’s real story begins.

Although a POW, Bert’s exceptional goalkeeping ability is discovered by the local soccer team manager, Jack Friar, played so very well

by John Henshaw. Bert is soon noticed by the English Football League and signed for Manchester City’s First Division. Positioning Bert as their goalkeeper, the film highlights the team’s 1956 FA Cup win -a victory strongly attributed to Bert’s unwavering skill despite the risks posed to his health and future during the game.

The film’s backstory, however, is about so much more. It is a film about the unifying force of competitive sport as opposed to the contagion of hatred and rejection. It is a film about the depths of grief carried

by the friends and families of wartime casualties. It is a film about the enduring love between Bert and his bride, Margaret, played by Freya Mavor. Most powerfully, it is a film about the power of forgiveness.

Although there are a series of flashbacks woven into the storyline, scant detail is provided about Bert’s early years or about whether he recognised the atrocities of the Nazi regime during his war service as a Luftwaffe paratrooper.

Despite this, the film delivers a moving version of Bernhard Trautmann’s multilayered story and is well worth watching.

Be sure to stay until all the credits roll to catch a glimpse of the real Bernhard Trautmann.

BRIBIE MARKET DAYS 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.

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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

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EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY SEPTEMBER TILL 20 SEPT 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 8.30am – 2.30am, Wed & Fridays 8.30-11.30 for more details, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au.

EVERY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang. org.au EVERY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY MONDAY SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER LINE DANCING, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633 EVERY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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.

EVERY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 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 (weekly till 15 Dec 2019).

FRIDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 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.

TUESDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED, 9am, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact 0490 871 225 (2nd Tue each month).

WEDNESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation.

Enjoy a cuppa and chat and make new friends while you work.

Everyone welcome. Enquiries. Rev Michele 0417 067 992 (2nd & 4th Wed each month).

TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER BANG FORUM 6pm, Guest Speaker Councillor Div 2. Peter Flannery, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. All welcome. info@bang.org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Phone 0417 781 562 to attend. (3rd Wed each month).

COMMUNITY family and friends who may need to become part of My aged care or NDIS programs.

The NDIS is available to all eligible people with the disability up to the age of 65 years, My Aged Care is is a Community for those with the desire to presentation in remain in their own home acknowledgement of with the assistance care Disability Action week. This and are over 65 years of age. is an opportunity for all of the community to hear Bribie Island in the State about advocacy activities, Electorate of Pumestone, learn about what is Federal Electorate of available for our community Longman and Morton Bay and an opportunity to Regional Council (MBRC), explore the availability of with a vibrant and active service provision, My Aged representation who will be Care, National Disability present on the day. Guest Insurance Scheme (NDIS), speakers will deliver several Tourism opportunities and informative sessions on an opportunity to connect community supports. All with other members of our the presenters are available Bribie Island community. for communication and Every member of the to provide the best way community of Bribie Island forward. Spinal Life and surrounds are welcome Australia and the Bribie to join in the day and Island group will have participate in the activities a booth for discussion learning about Rotary’s and information, see the World Greatest Meal to opportunities to have the End Polio now and other most up to date aids and community projects. equipment and activities available/ available. Bribie Every year disability action Island rotary will be week presents an event to available to answer your encourage all people with quires and encourage the disability to become membership as they move part of their community to Connect the World and and gain the knowledge of Diversify and become what is available to make inclusive. their lives easier. This year Spinal Life Australia The attendance of GC Benji Bribie Island network want through the day in support to encourage the entire of End Polio Now will have community to take part in his latest book on sale and the experience so that they will be happy to sign a copy. may be able to support their

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Emergency services stand strong to launch Queensland

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Sgt Sarah Grayson on Aug 26, 2019 @ 3:11pm A united front… today saw the emergency services standing strongly together to launch Queensland Road Safety Week.

Local police and emergency services gathered at the BP Service Station on the M1 North Bound to officially launch Queensland Road Safety Week in Moreton.

QPS Moreton District Crime Prevention Unit, QPS Road Policing, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Ambulance Service, State Emergency Service and the Coast Guard were all in attendance.

Together, we are all asking all motorists and those using our Queensland roads in any way, to make road safety a priority.

A special thanks to the wonderful team at the BP for looking after everyone and giving out free coffee to members of the community who were keen to support Queensland Road Safety Week.

Thank you to all who came along, we look forward to seeing more community members throughout the week as well all make road safety our priority.

Dear Readers, the Bribie crime report was unavailable when we sent this to print. Please accept our apologies and use this link to view the current report: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/moreton/

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SECURITY WINDOWS & DOORS SCREENS The attendance of GC Benji through the day in support of End Polio Now will have his latest book on sale and will be happy to sign a copy. For further information contact Bill peacock on 0403 686 998.

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YOUR ZODIAC FORECAST FOR SEPTEMBER

By Oscar Cainer

VIRGO (August 24 September 23) You and I are complex creatures full of contradictory ideas and feelings. While we love innovation, we’re also creatures of habit who value our traditions. Although we treasure individuality, we also love commitment.

Without this confusing medley of emotions, life would be very dull. So, just because something you’re tempted to embark on doesn’t seem to make much sense doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t do it. Starting September with Mercury, Venus and the Sun in Virgo, you need to make room for fun and spontaneity too!

Take advantage of September’s exciting cosmic climate. Call 1900 959 005.

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REGULAR FEATURE powerful source of support that will enable us to explore any challenges that come our way. A series of Neptunian oppositions will provide some of those; but, armed with cosmic enthusiasm, creativity and determination, we can find practical ways to harness this energy and find ourselves sailing into the Equinox with style.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You’ve learned a great deal recently about the value of your friendships and what works best for you in life.

As you enter into September, a time in which new projects are possible, you’re making new discoveries – all of which can be of great benefit. You’ve been considering making a significant change to the way you conduct your day-to-day life, but have found yourself hesitating in an uncharacteristic way.

Any doubts are about to be replaced by a certainty that will make the month surprisingly pleasing.

September holds great potential for positive change. Call 1900 959 005.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Although it might feel as if doing nothing gets you nowhere, there are times when it’s the best option.

Sometimes, we intervene in situations that are best left to run their natural course, and interrupt a natural process; getting in the way of forces that ultimately have our best interests at heart. Whilst it’s true that you may need to take action eventually, for the moment, your wisest move is to leave things as they are. Let the dust settle.

When you know what you need to do, you’ll have the tools necessary to achieve it.

Find out how to make this a month to remember! Call 1900 959 005.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) There’s something delightful about ‘feeling at home’. As we enter September, astrological forces encourage you to consider the whole planet as a place where you feel comfortable. In order to maximise the effects of a kindly sky, your ideas about life need to be even more open than usual; then, you’ll be able to act with more freedom. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, you’ll find your vision becomes clearer as the month progresses. Then, as you appreciate your life, you’ll find more reasons to be grateful.

Your powerful prediction for September is ready. Call 1900 959 005.

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CANCER (June 23 - July 23) September offers you the potential to make several important realisations.

The work you’ve recently done on yourself has altered the impact of an emotive situation so that what once felt like a big obstacle is now almost paper-thin. As the month progresses you’ll see your way towards achieving something that once seemed impossible. These are powerful times for you; so use your influence with wisdom. If you take hold of each opportunity with care, you’ll make progress and find happiness in the process.

Your September forecast will be very rewarding. Call 1900 959 005.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) The last thing we want to hear in the midst of a stressful situation is someone telling us to ‘take it easy’. It’s not an easy thing to do!

The more we feel as if we ‘should’ be doing it, the harder it becomes and the more stressed we feel.

Yet, you don’t want to be taking it too easy this month. Not when September brings you the energy to achieve so much. Being busy and being under pressure are very different experiences. As long as you’re enjoying responding to life’s challenges, keep going. All is going to be well.

For great news on the exciting opportunities in September, call 1900 959 005.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This can be a tense time of year for you. With your birthday looming on the horizon, it’s tempting to look back and judge yourself and your decisions. Fortunately, you’ll be in a state of mind where you can suddenly see ways to fix persistent problems. You may even discover the way out of a situation that has seemed to have backed you up against a wall. Rather than causing stress, you may even find yourself enjoying the process of making a life-changing choice or two! Enjoy the clarity that September brings.

A new month! A forecast that could transform your life! Call 1900 959 005.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) ‘We interrupt this astrological forecast with an announcement. The month of August is being prolonged.

A unilateral agreement has been reached across the globe in which

all of it’s inhabitants are invited to sit back and take it easy for a couple of weeks. Although this will obviously affect those people who are expecting to carry on as usual… etc.’ Sadly, there’s no chance of such an amazing decree being announced.

Neverthless, September brings you plenty of chances to relax and enjoy yourself. Don’t miss them!

September is due to be amazing!

For four minutes of news, call 1900 959 005.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 December 21) The heavier the load you’re carrying, the more likely you are to drop something. No wonder some folk choose to live their lives carrying very little. If they have empty hands, there’s no chance of them letting an opportunity slip through their fingers.

Every time you pick up a project or run with an idea, you take a risk. Yet you’re not able to sit back and watch other people struggle. Although you don’t want to take needless action this month, you don’t want to miss the opportunity that arises either. So be

decisive in all that you do.

For encouraging news about what September, call 1900 959 005.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) One of the good things about feeling as if other people are talking about you is that you don’t have to pay attention to what they’re saying.

That’s not to suggest you need to be concerned about anyone’s opinions.

In fact, the more you’re able to banish any worries about what other people might be saying, and focus on what’s important to you, the more successful the month will be. Don’t allow yourself to become overly serious either. With a subtle change of attitude you can both deepen an emotional bond and overcome a fear.

There’s so much to tell you about September! Call 1900 959 005.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Just as the oceans are filled with water, and the skies are filled with air, the minds of human beings are filled with ideas and opinions. It seems that we find it easy to focus on what’s wrong with our planet rather than what’s right. Yet just as we can’t

swim in the sky, or fly in the sea, there’s nothing to be gained from such negativity. Watch out, this month, for a feeling of condemnation which creates a separation between you and someone else. Focus instead on the world’s infinite resource; the love within all of our hearts.

Make your dreams come true in September! Call 1900 959 005.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20) You seem to be desperately lacking something. Or, could it be that you’ve somehow managed to convince yourself that everything would be improved by something you don’t seem to be able to get hold of?

It’s worth being clear about this… because, with Venus in your opposite sign as we start September, you may find that you receive what you desire.

Nature abhors a vacuum and fills up space when it senses a need. So if you’re uncertain about what you want, embrace and enjoy the sense of spaciousness.

There’s excellent news in your September prediction.

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Bribie Island Bicycle User Group (Bribie BUG) ...will be hosting

Ride Bribie Island 2019 on Sunday,

27 October.

Start and finish at Apex Park (behind Seaside Museum), South Esplanade, Bongaree.

FREE entry. Cyclists of all ages welcome.

Five rides on cycle paths and roads at different average speeds: 8am 40km@ 22km/h, 8.20am 30km @ 19km/h, 8.40am 20km @ 16km/h, 8.45am 20km @ 14km/h, 9am 10km @ 12km/h. Please register at least 15 minutes prior to your ride. Coffee available at nearby bakery or from onsite coffee van and fruit provided during event. Sausage sizzle at finish.

Free neck and shoulder massage for riders

by Bribie Island Massage.

Enquiries: Phone 5496 8661 Email bribiebug@yahoo.com.au.

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Event supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

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1 French Atlantic naval base (5) 2 Tortilla chip served with savoury toppings (5) 3 Without compassion (4-9) 4 A group of buildings built together in one development (6) 5 With very bad eyesight (2,5,2,1,3) 6 Concerning teeth (6) 7 Firmly constructed (6) 12 Gardening tool (4) 14 Slothful (4) 15 Settle (6) 16 Digit (6) 17 Vagrant peoples (6) 19 Make a mess of (5) 20 Musically) slow in tempo and broad in manner (5)

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1 More attractive in that tunic Ernie wears (5) 2 Fill with junk (5) 3 Travels in distressing times (9) 4 Green - Gary joined the gestapo organisation (6) 5 Top protection (3) 6 As to why Senators lose heart, finally and mutiny (7) 7 Takes note of broken utensils with a missing handle (7) 12 Enough to fill up net exciting! (9) 13 Fields that suggest serenity and mowed as required (7) 14 Essential seen as somehow unclear (7) 16 Qualifier braved storm (6) 19 Instrument played in the open air without hesitation (5) 20 Drug-free within circle analyst belonged to (5) 22 Top of the pack - or bottom, as you wish (3)

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My rotary friends and all, My clubs BICA and the rest, I love you all and thank you, You really are the best.

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VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE

Above: Commodore Liz Radajewski presents Michael Henson with his Crew epaulettes.

ANACONDA VIP FISHING NIGHT WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST 2019 6PM Safety Dave The Frenchie attended and was accompanied by Commodore Liz Radajewski, Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe, Gary Voss, Peter McNamara, Wayne Sclater, Jon Brice, Karen Darlington, Graham Gibb and John Traill. There were lots of pats, cuddles and photos with Safety Dave The Frenchie, chats with crew, skippers and radio operators, and our

VMR rescue vessel Jonkers Bribie 3 and our amazing new vehicle Jonkers Bribie 4 (HiLux 4X4) were also displayed, along with much to see and do on the night.

the great talk and demo on lifejackets, they would also like us back in November if we can be available.

Steve mentioned that the Anaconda QLD Manager was there and was also suitably impressed.

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

We received a message from Steve the Anaconda Morayfield Manager, thanking us for attending and for being a real stand out in the crowd with Info and people power. A huge thanks to Gary Voss for

Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe and Peter McNamara answer questions and hand out safety information instore.

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Left: Peter McNamara with Safety Dave The Frenchie proving dogs donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always look like their owners!!! (The owner Karen is at the right in the picture).

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The broken bow sprit of the 10-metre yacht near IGA on the evening 13th August 2019, the mooring ropes and chains (below water line) were hopelessly tangled and hence dragging the front of the boat down as the tide came in. Our callout crew, skippered by Coxswain Nigel Cleminson assisted

by Coxswain Simon Middap and crewmen Jon Brice and Peter Paschke with the help of the owner (onboard) managed to cut the rope and reattach another as a temporary fix.

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BRIBIE ISLAND YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Thursday 22nd August 2019: 8,634 Calls, 2,408 vessels logged on, 151 Vessel Assists, 992 Sitreps, 357 Requests, 45 Overdue vessels, 21 Vessel Tracking, 13 Securite Broadcasts. 1,085 Radio Checks VHF calls 78.0%, - 27MHz calls 10.1% AUGUST VESSEL ASSISTS: TUE 14/08 2120pm - member of the public called in a yacht moored in the passage near IGA was very low at the front, investigated and found the bow sprit was broken, mooring chains and ropes were tangled. Owner was on board and assisted with cutting ropes and reattaching a mooring line.

WED 14/06 1409pm - A passing boatie reported an upturned partially submerged kayak off Tangalooma, VMRBI relayed this to Water Police, who in turn activated VMRBI and CG Redcliffe to perform an SAR mission in the vicinity of Spitfire Channel and the

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• regular social events.

North West coast of Moreton Island, checking the area between Pearl Channel and Gilligan’s Island on the way back to base. Nothing was found and the SAR was stood down about 2130pm.

THU 15/08 1030am – 6.8m ½ Cabin non-member with motor problems, required a tow from Curtain Artificial Reef to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SUN 18/08 0822am – 3m Tinny sitting on sandbar, no one aboard – investigate.

SUN 18/08 1024am – 5m ½ Cabin non-member with fuel leak and motor won’t start.

Required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SUN 18/08 1542pm – 3m Jet Ski non-member stuck on sand bank near Mission Point, required a tow back to the channel. Every single item of rope on board Jonkers Bribie 3, including anchor rope was used to retrieve this jet ski.

MON 19/08 1300pm – 10m Yacht member with flat batteries required a tow from mooring at Bongaree to Scarborough Harbour.

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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.

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

SAFETY DAVE’S MESSAGE In light of the missing fishermen from the Southern end of Moreton bay recently – if you have a life jacket, WEAR IT, it can’t save you whilst it is stowed away!

Life jacket rules and regulations for Queensland: Life jackets are a vital piece of safety equipment that could save your life in Queensland.

The best idea is to make sure you wear it. Put the life jacket on as part of your pre-trip preparation.

It is a lot harder to put a life jacket on in the water during an emergency.

Life jacket rules: It is compulsory in Queensland to wear a life jacket: • •

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when crossing a designated coastal bar in an open boat that is less than 4.8m in length if you are under 12 years old (from 12 months old and up to, but not including, 12 years old) in an open boat that is less than 4.8m in length and underway.

Legislation also requires that: boat owners or skippers must give each person on board information about where safety equipment is kept and clearly sign where life jackets are stowed. The labels must have the word ‘life jacket’ in red text on a white background or white text on a red background life jackets must comply and display information about which Australian Standard (AS) applies.

The lifejacket must comply with this standard.

The current standard is AS 4758, which has replaced AS 1512-1996, AS 1499-1996 and AS 2260-1996. Life jackets that meet these previous standards are still acceptable to use if they are in good condition.

https://www.msq.qld.gov. au/Safety/Life-jackets

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FISHING BRIBIE

By Cheryl Williams, Gateway Bribie Adventures

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ell, the weather has been superb over the last few weeks for boating and beach fishing. There are lots about and the mud crabs are starting to show up in the creeks.

8th Avenue carpark Woorim and along the surfside 2nd Lagoon and campsites are showing at being some good spots to catch Whiting use Preserved Beach Worms, getting a few good size Tailor with Pilchards, the Darts are loving the Pippies. If you head over to Red Beach you can also get a good feed of Tailor but don’t forget the Pilchards, Whiting are about as well to catch a feed get some Live Blood Worms.

Flathead is showing up at Bongaree Jetty, Bellara, Avon Wrecks, Turners Camp, Ningi Creek and Gallaghers they seem to like biting on Mullet

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FISHING REPORT Fillets. We have been seeing some good size Snapper at Cape Moreton, The Ripples, Avon Wrecks and Turners Camp they like biting on Pilchards.

The Bream are on the bite at Banksia Canals, Poverty Creek, Avon Wrecks, Ningi Creek and Bellara Prawns and Live Blood Worms for bait. We have seen some mud crabs in Ningi Creek and Toorbul a bit early for them to be out and about just use mullet heads. With the recent fires up the surfside, it will be closed for the week may be opening later in the next week, let’s hope its sooner rather than later. With the school holidays coming up now is a good time to start checking your boats and making sure while out on the water that nothing happens.

The weather for the first part of the week is looking good for fishing but the end of the week is going to see some storms and rain. Stay safe and enjoy our beautiful island.

Right: Gemma with a small wrasse put back alive & Connor trying to catch a big one Inset: Gemma caught a whiting and gladly placed it back FRI 16 Aug 4:47 am 0.36m 10:32 am 1.49m 4:16 pm 0.26m 10:57 pm 1.92m

SAT 17 Aug 5:16 am 0.37m 11:02 am 1.5m 4:48 pm 0.28m 11:23 pm 1.88m

FRI 23 Aug 2:02 am 1.46m 8:30 am 0.46m 3:02 pm 1.5m 9:11 pm 0.71m

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SUN 18 Aug 5:44 am 0.38m 11:31 am 1.5m 5:20 pm 0.32m 11:48 pm 1.82m

MON 19 Aug 6:12 am 0.38m 12:03 pm 1.51m 5:54 pm 0.38m

SUN 25 Aug 4:13 am 1.26m 10:39 am 0.48m 5:32 pm 1.61m

MON 19 Aug 6:12 am 0.38m 12:03 pm 1.51m 5:54 pm 0.38m

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WED 21 Aug 12:46 am 1.68m 7:13 am 0.4m 1:18 pm 1.51m 7:11 pm 0.54m WED 28 Aug 2:15 am 0.41m 8:00 am 1.42m 1:48 pm 0.18m 8:36 pm 2.08m

THU 22 Aug 1:21 am 1.58m 7:47 am 0.42m 2:05 pm 1.5m 8:00 pm 0.63m THU 29 Aug 3:04 am 0.29m 8:53 am 1.52m 2:41 pm 0.07m 9:24 pm 2.18m

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BIG CHANGES AT CADETS

Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony at Bribie Island

By Rozlynn Bierton

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ig changes are happening at Maritime Safety Military Cadets, the first you might notice are our new uniforms.

We are now one unit not divided by Army or Navy.

Our first public outing as our new unit was to help the Vietnam Veterans

Caboolture branch sell badges, raffle tickets etc. at Morayfield Shopping Centre. We are proud to say that the Cadets raised $500 just by shaking the tin and collecting donations. Such an amazing effort by the cadets who were praised highly by the Veterans.

Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at Burpengary where the Cadets did us proud once again and looking fantastic in the new uniforms too

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This photo was taken in the dark and with a long exposure, the trees are slightly blurry as they were moving due to the long exposure. The kangaroos can be seen on the tree line, the photograph was taken from the Pacific Harbour Golf Course.

Photo Credit: Alain Chardon

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BEACH REPORT

By Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

Welcome to another Beach report from Gateway Discovery Tours.

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he beach is currently closed to the public but will reopen Wednesday 4th September 2019, however it will only open as far up as 3rd or Mermaid lagoon, the rest will remain closed until further notice, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by authorities.

Following this bushfire contained in the Bribie Island National Park last week, Rangers advise arborists (tree specialists) have been brought in and are busy ensuring that trees are safe for vehicles or people to be around. There are 70 or so campsites on Ocean Beach which are directly next to where the bush-fire tore through, any damage by the fire is unknown at this time.

Our National Parks Wildlife Rangers have been extremely busy finding and saving injured animals and birds. As the northern part of the island was burnt some wildlife requires relocation to the southern end. You may have seen media coverage about the loss of kangaroos and other wildlife on Ocean beach,

this is devastating, but sadly once the fire moved in along the beach no one could get to animals and many fell victim to this fire.

We are disappointed that the firebreak which was to be constructed adjacent to the campsites, although approved and announced

by Government 3 years ago, it was never cleared for the fire break, it most certainly would have saved one fifth or 10 square kilometres of the total area of our National Park from being burnt and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to mention the poor wildlife that would have suffered.

This firebreak was also to allow campers to escape in safety, not having to go through big old trees at lighthouse reach that are prone to dropping branches in strong winds.

When you get up the beach next week while enjoying yourselves please keep an eye out for injured wildlife and phone the Rangers.

Please respect the islands natural beauty and habitat, taking all your rubbish with you as there are no public bins in these areas, so please keep our island clean and tidy.

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SPORT

SOCCER Results for Bribie Island Soccer Football Club for games played in Sunshine Coast Football Competition on 23rd/24th August 2019.

BRIBIE WILDLIFE Photo Credit: Farley

Senior Men Division 5 – Bribie Tigers vs Makay FC - 6-1 Win for Bribie, goal scorers are Josh Burke (3), Callum Bowdler (2), Ben Stone (1), Bribie Player of the Game is Josh Burke - Senior Women Division 2 – Bribie Tigers vs Maroochydore FC 7-0 Win for Bribie, Bribie Player of the Game is Brie McAllister.

Under 15 - Bribie Tigers, unfortunately, had to forfeit.

Under 12 Girls - Bribie Tigers vs Cooroora Utd FC - 7-0 Win for Bribie, goal scorer was Steph Radke (6), Rihanna Karlsen (1). Bribie Player of the Game is Steph Radke. Under 12(1) Bribie Tigers vs Noosa Lions FC - 0-0 draw, Bribie Player of the Game is Jesse Bell Under 12(2) - Bribie Tigers vs Malaney Rangers FC - 0-0 draw. Bribie Players of the Game is Ned Crowley & Hamish Aldous.

Under 12(3) - Bribie Tigers vs Coolum FC - 0-8 loss for Bribie.

Bribie Player of the Game is Lincoln Langbien.

Match Report - It is nearing to the end of the season, and our teams have done exceptionally well. They have played some really competitive games this year. Our under 12 teams have had some positive results this year. Under 12(1) qualified for finals with a 0 all draw against top of the table Noosa. Under 12(2) secured the premiership with a 0 all draw. Under 12 girls won 7-0 to qualify for finals in 2nd place. Under 15(2) also finished the season in 2nd place. Please see our Facebook page to find out when finals are on to support our teams.

GO TIGERS.

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TRAINING TIMES FOR THE 2019 SEASON Under 6-11s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 12s & 13s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 14s are underway from 5.30pm till 6pm Tuesday & Thursday Under 15s & 16s are underway from 5pm till 6pm Monday & Wednesday You can still register to play at playnrl.com/register or call Brooke Overton on 0414582779 for more information We would also like to thank our jersey sponsors for 2019 - Major Sponsor La Vera, and Minor Sponsors @Tax Services, Electrinity, Wallace & Davies Solicitors, Landscaping Skills.

Club Sponsors: Blue Pacific Hotel, Mojo’s On North, Woorim Beach Meats, Pigface Seafood, Beach Way Cafe, Burpengary Truck Refinishing, Bribie Beach Bar & Cafe, 7 Eleven and Super Management

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MORETON BAY DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP FOURS

ZONE C OF CC SINGLES, PAIRS AND THE MIXED PAIRS

MORETON BAY DISTRICT Championship fours were played at the Bribie Island bowls Club against Bribie Island and Scarborough. The winners were the Bribie Island team, Kerry Smith, Trevor Hudson, John Howarth and Ted Dean.

On Sunday 11th August at Coolum Beach Bowls Club the Zone C of CC Singles, Pairs and the Mixed Pairs were played.

Moreton Bay played all of these three comps and they won two of the three against Sunshine Coast.

Congratulations to Yolanta Ackroyd and Annie Studd who won the Moreton Bay District Zone Championship Pairs event.

Yolanta and Annie will

BOWLS RESULTS WEEK ENDING FRIDAY 16/08/2019 Saturday Bowls Jackpot $60 Won by: N Byrne & R McDermott, First S Young, F Crockett, B Hosie, Runner -Up L Hackwood, L Gilmore, L Godfrey, First Round Second Round, OOTH 1st R Miles, M Morley, K Kirchner OOTH 2nd, OOTH 3rd, OOTH 4th, Bunny L Chivers, L Murphy, N Byrne Tuesday Ladies Triples Jackpot First J Oliver, M Sarich, S Young, Runner Up K Kirchner, S Smart, R Shilton, OOTH 1ST T Hendersen, R Howden, R Howden, OOTH 2nd L Williams, L Murphy, N Byrne, OOTH 3rd R McDermott, I Smith, P Mannion, OOTH 4th, Bunny Wednesday Scroungers Jackpot 1st G Healing, 2nd L Twiddle, 3rd B Castle 4th L Chivers Wednesday Pairs Jackpot First T Hudson, J Newcombe, Runner Up N Smith, R Eaton,

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OOTH 1st T Borg, M Sarich, OOTH 2nd R Brinton, J Collie, OOTH 3rd G Woollett, M Vitaralli, OOth 4th J Hosie, N Byrne Thursday Ladies Club Jackpot Select Triples First G Malcolm, D Keech, R Davonport, Runner Up E Staveley, R Owens, J Stanley, OOTH 1st D Caulthard, M Young, C Young, OOTH 2nd, OOTH 3rd, OOTH 4th, Bunny C Anderson, J Murray, B Short.

Friday Men’s Pairs Jackpot First D Gibson A Feichter Runner Up K Opray J Oliver, OOTH 1st J Dunn D Hooper, OOTH 2nd J Mercer J Studd, OOTH 3rd W McDougall M Prewett, OOTH 4th, OOTH 5th, OOTH 6th, OOTH 7th, Bunny B Young G Akeroyd SATURDAY 17th August

WINNER: J.Noonan, M.Gittens, N.Gray RUNNER UP: S.Shaw, G.Shaw, G.Reily OOTH 1st: P.McCarthy,

M.Young, R.HunterBUNNY: V.McDermott, F.Crocket, J.Hosie Tuesday 20TH August Triples WINNER: K.Kirchner, S.Smart, L.Howden RUNNERS UP: R.Miles, M.Morley, B.Tanner 3rd OH: M.Mills, G.Riley, C.Monk 4th OH: J.Oliver, S.Young, D.Heath BUNNY: S.Shaw, G.Shaw, B.Wood Wednesday Scroungers 1st: J.Dieben 2nd: P.Brown 3rd: T.Erfurth 4th: S.Falvey Wednesday Pairs 1st:

K.Opray, D.McMahon RUNNER UP: S.Swain, J.Howarth OOTH 1st: S.Andrews, J.Newcomb OOTH 2nd: R.Miles, G.Miles OOTH 3rd: S.Young, B.Hosie BUNNY: S.Smart, P.SMart THURSDAY 22nd August C/S Triples WINNER: L.Murray,

J.Murray, R.McDermott

go to the State Playoffs at the end of October at North Toowoomba Bowls Club. This is a massive achievement and we wish them all the best for this upcoming event.

RUNNERS UP: G.Riley, A.Cooke, R.Weickhorst 3rd: B.Robinson, E.Roberts, N.Gray BUNNY: J.Neill, P.Mann, M.Millard FRIDAY 23rd August Mens Pairs

Winers: K.Smith, I.Cooper RUNNER SUP: D.McMahon, M.Durham OOTH 1st: T.Dean, K.Duncombe OOTH 2nd: G.Denkel,. K.Soens OOTH 3rd: W.Whitehead, W.McDougall OOTH 4th: R.Brinton, J.Collie BUNNY: E.Deaking, L.Deakin SATURDAY 24th August S/S Triples Winner: P.Nelson,

T.O’Loughlin, M.Sarich RUNNERS UP: G.Shyhun, L.Chivers, L.Hackwood OH Winner: R.Gilmore, L.Gilmore, L.Hackwood BUNNY: C.Thorton, J.Collie, D.Groves

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GARAGE SALES

SATURDAY, 7 September

To book your Garage Sale for our next issue #96 for weekends 14th & 15 Sept or 21st & 22nd Sept call 0448 448 457 or email thebribieislander@gmail.com or facebook thebribieislander 15,000 PRINTED AND DELIVERED EVERY 2 WEEKS. Independently owned and operated. “Let’s Keep It Local!”

‘Market Place’ 7am – 12 noon

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Art and craft / Bric ‘a’ brac / Sausage sizzle / Plants / Recreational gear / Fresh fruit & veg / Gourmet products / Baked cakes and biscuits / Alternative medicines & natural products / second-hand goods - and much, much more!

SEE YOU THERE!

Sat 31st Aug, 13 Tripcony St, Bellara.

7 am - 5 pm Household goods, Kitchenware, vinyl records, computer package.

YOUR GARAGE SALE COULD BE HERE? CALL 0425 477 639 NOW!

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0448 448 457

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CARPENTRY

Servicing Bribie Island & Surrounds ALTERATIONS

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SEAMSTRESS For All Your Sewing Needs...

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Our spaciOus & mOdern wOrkshOp can cater fOr all Of yOur caravan requirements.

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Come in and browse our accessories store with major brands such as Aussie Traveller, Projecta, Redarc, Dometic and Companion.

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UNIT A 22-24 AERODROME RD, CABOOLTURE

Straight advice, specialists you understand and

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Mobile Service Available

CARPENTERS

Karsten Schurmann Proprietor

0409 336 997 / 3408 0748

3408 1002 ultracoolautomotive

Ph: www.ultracool.com.au

Fax: 3408 2002

WE REPAIR & SERVICE ANYTHING

bOWEN THERAPY

Air Conditioning Specialists  Sales  Service  Repairs

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Specialists in:

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For a Sparkling Regular, Spring and Bond Clean!

(07) 5498 9333

Air Conditioning Specialists CONDITIONING  AUTO SalesAIR  Service  Repairs

Bribie

Cleaning Service

BRAKES & EXHAUST

auto electrical owner/operator

177 First Ave, Bribie Island

Bribie Dazzler

service, repair, accessories & fitting

Iain Macdonald

Senior Pensioner Discounts

CLEANING

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MOBILE CAR CLEANING

& encourages the body to heal that itself. It is particularly suitable for skeletal, joint and muscle problems. Back and neck, knee problems, shoulder, Fax:frozen 3408 2002tennis elbow, blood pressure, spinal problems, migraines, baby colic and sports injuries.

Ph: 3408 1002

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CARPENTERS

SUNCOAST CARPENTRY

Bribie local for 25 years!

KAY’S CLEANING Introductory OFFER!!

2HR Clean: KITCHEN, $ LAUNDRY, & BATHROOM.

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 Floor Stripping  Floor Polishing  Pressure Cleaning  Reasonable Rates  Pensioner Discount

(Conditions Apply)

Kay 0417 886 424 Barry 0417 768 147

DRIVEWAY RESTORATIONS

Superior Driveway

Paul: 0448 270 312

BEFORE

Restorations & More...

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You only get ONE CHANCE to make a GOOD FIRST

Pergolas, decks, fencing, concreting, tiling, renovations, repairs & maintenance

IMPRESSION

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Make sure your home looks its best today!

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CALL NOW 0438 708 830

Jobs must be less than $3,300

clothes furniture Bedding electronics collectables

BOOK YOUR TRADES ADVERT WITH Dugong Bistro BATTERY PHONE CHARGER SOLAR

New business in town, we have recently moved from Hervey Bay to beautiful Bribie to live the Dream.

CAFES & RESTAURANTS

3410 0365

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Have you spotted a Dugong “locally”?

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Reef ‘n’ Beef only night 74 $21.00 Saturday www.thebribieislander.com.au SPECIAL $10.00 Lunch specials

bribie storehouse

FOOD CO-OP

tues & fri 8.30am-12pm

COMPUTER & REPAIRS CALL US NOW FOR SALES MORE BUSINESS ON 0425 477 639

Nestled within the Solander Lakes Bowls Club you will discover Dugong Bistro.

SPECIAL

Mon-Fri 8.30-3.30 Sat 8.30-12pm

range of quality T’S Wide & C’S APPLY.

The Bribie

products at everyday low prices!

The Team for all your Computer and office needs Islander

Trowel skilled

PHONE: 0432 738 664

Ph. 3410 1155

ELECTRICIANS

Shop 4/8 North St, Woorim QLD 4507 FENCING

ELECTRICIANS

exTeriors

Email: admin@woorimmedical.com.au

supply & MoBILE hoSE FITTERS Install MOBILE HOSEFIXERS FENCING 0409 253 536 experTS

“Your Best Electrical Connection” Domestic – Commercial – Industrial

Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE

Quality work that comes with 25 years experience NO CALL-OUT FEE – PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Vi si t

Phone 0429 197 606 cgreene5@iinet.net.au

Lic. No. 70390

FENCINg ELECTRICIAN

M.E.M. FENCING MIKE CROCKER BRIBIE ISLAND

16 years Contractor on Bribie Licensed Electrical No. 5430.

Colorbond, Timber, GlassAND & Aluminium INSTALL REPAIR Pool Fencing Retainer Walls • Block Walls LIGHTS FANS SAFETY SWITCHES Custom Gates • Sliding • Slat Screening

HOT WATER - POWER POINTS

Ph. Mike 0429 355 467

for a FREE QUOTE Mob 0408 060 869 Showroom: 3/17 Armitage Street.

QBCC No. 1133566

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We come to you! Home, workplace & roadside too!

FLOOR SANDING & POLISHING

FAWCETT’S

• Increase market value and appeal • Most homes entire front aspect • Low set Under $1500 • Mesh render systems over nearly anything • Incidental brickwork Licensed Plumber, Drainer & Gas Fitter • Render sealer any colour.

Police Clearance Report

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P. 0402 499 550  Leaking taps  Solar roof vents

Matthew Fawcett

0425 625 152 Ph. 5428 2246 fawcett.floorsanding@gmail.com

ABN. 22 170 223 265 | Quotes up to $3,300

 Leaking toilets  Door & window locks  Hot water units  Leaking roofs &  Deck restoration gutters  Tiling  Painting  Pressure cleaning  Plastering  Basic carpentry  Flat pack assembly  Yard maintenance & clean ups  Solar lights

PAINTERS AND DECoRAToRS

Alan Brookfield 0414 656 219 L L CA CA LO LO E T LIV POR P SU

CALL NOW Painter and LANDSCAPERS Decorator

EARTH ASPECTS

FLOOR PowerSANDING Steering Hose Specialist & POLISHING  New & Old  Gerni  Staining Hoses 10 YEARS

Floors  Stair Cases EXPERIENCE  Carpet Board 3/76 LearRemoval Jet Drive,Caboolture.

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Ph. 0418 759 123

JASON WRIGHT 0411 222 349

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HAIR STYLISTS

LAWN & GARDEN MAINT.

ABN - 33 680 067 873

• 1.7 ton & 3 ton • Post Hole Augers Excavator 450mm-300mm • PT 30 Terex Posi • 5 ton Tipper Track / Slasher CALL Kerryn Hickland 0438 332 367 khickland@hotmail.com EXCAVATOR & OPERATOR

SOUTH EAST

Servicing Bribie Island and Surrounds

HIRE

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Specialising in limited access

EXTERNAL CLEANING

We Clean:

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Windows/Tracks/Screens Solar Panels, Gutters, Pressure Washing

Pensioner Rates!

Direct

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HANDYMAN/MAINTENANCE Exclusive, private hourly grooming session in a relaxed, home based, modern studio, one on one with a professional stylist.

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DARTS Motorcycle Rider Training School

Jobs Under is a locally owned business offering $3,300 Only stanthehandymanservice@gmail.com instruction in auto and manual motorcycle training and QRide competency based training and licencing.

Want to get around the Island the quick and easy way with the no fuss of cleaning out the sand in the hard to reach places?

Well come jump on a motorbike and get your re, rea or r licence with us at darts Q-ride Caboolture. We offer refresher courses, lessons and licences 7 days a week so you could be on that scooter scootin around way sooner than you think!!! Come in for a visit or call us on 5432 3617 or 1300 032787 Q-ride training and assessment will provide you with the demonstrated skills and observation, road rules and road craft awareness. Q-ride

LAWN MoWER REPAIRS Bribie Mower & Cycle Centre

Sales, Spares and Repairs to:    

Push mowers Ride on mowers Chainsaws Leaf Blowers

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PHONE: 0432 738 664

Brisbane Northside QRide Motorcycle Training & Licensing

ELECTRICIANS

MEDICAL (per cut - includesCENTRE whipper snip, clean up andWoorim clippings removed on a standard size Centre block) Medical

Ph. 3410 1155 Shop 4/8 North St, Woorim QLD 4507

MOBILE HOSE FITTERS

Email: admin@woorimmedical.com.au

MoBILE hoSE FITTERS

US AND RECEIVE A FREE WORTH RRP $149* SEPTEMBER ONLY

MOBILE HOSEFIXERS

“Your Best Electrical Connection” Domestic – Commercial – Industrial

0409 253 536

Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE

Phone 0429 197 606 cgreene5@iinet.net.au

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Quality work that comes with 25 years experience NO CALL-OUT FEE – PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Lic. No. 70390

FENCINg

M.E.M. FENCING BRIBIE ISLAND

16 years on Bribie Colorbond, Timber, Glass & Aluminium Pool Fencing Retainer Walls • Block Walls Custom Gates • Sliding • Slat Screening

Bribie’s most loved publication and the only print media Ph. Mike 0429 355 467 with an office on the island :0) “LET’S KEEP IT LOCAL!” for a FREE QUOTE

Showroom: 3/17 Armitage Street.

QBCC No. 1133566

We come to you! Home, workplace & roadside too!

Pai Dec

 Power Steering Hose Specialist  Gerni Hoses 3/76 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture. Fax: 5499 0587 Email: mhfcab@mobilehosefixers.com

Ph. 5428 2246

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OFFICE & STATIONERY SUPPLIES BRIBIE ISLAND STATIONERY & OFFICE SUPPLIES

Our Services Include: • All Home & Office Stationery • Ink Cartridges & Toners • Black & Colour Copying • Email, Scanning & Faxing

Are Termites...

POOL SERVICES

Attacking your house?

At risk... ALL HOUSES!!!

• Laminating & Binding • Office Chairs & Filing Cabinets • Typing Service • Bribie’s Largest Range of Quality Papers

Wood Houses Brick Houses Steel Frame Houses Any Houses (No Structural Damage)

For Inspection and Advice to Minimize the Risk of ATTACK

24/7

Pest Shield

QBCC 1092189 Pest Control Lic PMT013352

Call Rodney on

0437 932 651

Pool Services Pool Chemicals Pool Equipment

AQUANEO

STORE ONLINE

“Shop Online For FREE Home Delivery” OR “Click and Collect”

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3/2 Eucalypt St, Bellara, Bribie Is. Q. 4507 Ph: 07 3408 6333 Fax: 3408 6334 Email: bribieislandstationery@gmail.com Web: www.bribieislandstationery.com.au Bribie Island Stationery & Office Supplies

Bribie Based Business for 12 Years Fully Licensed and Insured - 12 Month Service Warranty “WE ONLY DO TERMITES, SO WE DO IT THE BEST!”

Shed 6, 179-181 First Ave, Bongaree

PAINTERS

PLUMBING

PRINTERS

busybrushes@bigpond.com

QBCC Lic. 67239

Property Maintenance & Plumbing

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Painting and Decorating, CALL WAYNE Interior and Exterior Painting, FOR A FREE QUOTE Small Jobs welcome!

0434 677 476

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Family business SINCE 1999 Perfection is our standard!

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PH 1300 279 502

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CALL NOW

0414 656 219

REFRIGERATION

Banksia Beach REFRIGERATION DOMESTIC REFRIGERATION REPAIRS ALL MAKES ALL MODELS ANYTIME QBSA No. 1061413 RELIABLE & PROMPT SERVICE ABN 69 463 499 776 Servicing Bribie Island ARCTICK LIC No. L095403 & Local District 24 Hours 7 Days Ring Dave 0428 222 755

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PAINTING FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

CALL STUART

REMOVALS & STORAGE

Email: nostepspainting@gmail.com

REMOVALS & STORAGE

PH 0403 153 141 Lic No: 15047313

TWO MEN & TRUCK FROM $85 PER HOUR QBCC 15097374

Any Plumbing or Gas Problems?

Call Michael Elliot

0408 114 340

• 24hr Emergency Service • Gas Installations • Bathrooms • Gas appliance repairs • Leaking taps and pipes • Leaking or blocked gutters

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PH 0439 343 723

email: aapremplumbing@gmail.com www.aapremplumbing.com.au

QBCC Lic No. 15117590

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ABN: 34 722 517 256 - QBCC: License 54020

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The Bribie Islander

0410 326 376

38 Cessna Drive CABOOLTURE

WE STORE CARAVANS BOATS CONTAINERS

• Hot water install and repairs • Drainage problems • Split system installations • Solar HW install and repairs • General plumbing

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0455 783 331 0438 623 158

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• Restoration, Repairs • Weekly Freebies Gutters & Gutter Guard.

Included.

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• Whirly Birds/Driveway & • Accredited Dulux Solar Panel Cleans Etc. Acratex applicators.

• Seniors & Pensioners • 10 Year Warranty.

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Mobile Vet for Dogs & Cats We visit Bribie Island on the first and third Saturdays of every month.

We come to you, and there’s no travel fee for Bribie residents!

Pensioners get 10% off the consult fee.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Bribie Island 3 times per week

NOW EVERY TWO WEEKS AND ONLINE IN REAL TIME

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RANTS & RAVES Dear Editor, Our magazine The Bribie Islander just seems to get better with every issue and while I constantly voice my approval of the exceptional content which celebrates our community in the most positive way I feel once again I must congratulate you on the variety of articles allowing us to keep it local. From rehabilitation to the joy of Elaine Lutton’s arrival part 1, A tree for all seasons turning plastics into prosthetics, busy fingers, Barry Clark’s history taking us on a journey to visit the past, Anne Matthews (PR Rotary) enlightening article on polio to Helly Kemps, Celebrities of the 20 century and each article takes us on a journey of information, knowledge and entertainment.

Another great magazine to distribute to visitors and friends.

Thank you, Richard, the Team and regular contributors for making Bribie Island a real community.

William Peacock OAM

Dear Editor, We met in Brennan Park one day when you were taking a break, and I was with my granddaughter.

Enjoying the magazine as always. I was the chap doing the cryptic crossword. I have a 78

query about a bird if you pass it on to Marj for me. When I lived in Salisbury, Brisbane, besides Toohey Forest there was a bird that would start up at 4 a.m and go quiet at dawning.

Seems to be a mating call from Mid August – through September. It is exceptionally LOUD and has a repeating call that seemed to vary year after year in its note arrangement. Piercing is another word I’d use.

And when I say repeating, the exact same note arrangement, eight times a minute. It has followed me to Bribie, it seems.

Some people say it is a butcher bird. Butcher birds never seem this loud to me during their daytime song. So any advice would be appreciated.

Regards, John Martin, Bribie.

Here is a collared Kingfisher taken at Godwin Beach this week, when in flight the beautiful colours are really spectacular.

By David Simpson.

Above: Great Grandson and pelicans at Bongaree.

By Heather Roylance Right: Image shared by Vivienne Bissels of Misty Clouds surrounding Sandstone Lakes.

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Don’t know if it was the white hair, mature age or bags of shopping, but this thoughtful young woman put my shopping in her boot and drove me home.

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My offer of a contribution toward fuel was politely declined. How wonderful it is to find that kindness, courtesy and decency lives on our beautiful island home. Thank you to this lovely young woman.

Many thanks from Carol Gillam of Bribie.

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