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welcome... meet the team... Richard Whetlor OWNER | EDITOR Hello Readers, How quick has this year gone and how fast does time fly? it’s nearly... do I dare to mention the word and say it’s nearly Christmas already! But, it’s time to celebrate another event and say a big Happy 90th Birthday to The Bribie Bowls Club who have chosen to ‘spread the word’ in our wonderful community magazine, see their 12-page spectacular (p39). On that note, the team here would like to say thank you to the readership support and to the club for supporting us as a local business to business and using our gloss magazine to reach out to the community, and thank you again and to all the other business advertisers. As always, we hope you enjoy another great issue, packed full of local information, businesses, dates, events, interesting articles from the community and our many regular contributors who deserve a big thank you and a pat on the back. If you have a story to tell please contact me and keep the letters to the editor coming, lots of people say to me they enjoy the rants and raves section along with the rest of the magazine. You can always drop by and pop into our office at Bongaree and say G’Day! Take Care,

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renda Dillon was presented with Lifetime Membership to Pumistone Passage Probus by Gerry the Secretary to celebrate her outstanding commitment to the club. Brenda joined the now rapidly expanding, popular club in 2002 and joined the Management Committee in 2008, she is still there!! Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role is that of Welfare Officer checking up on anyone who is not well or needs some type of help.

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A Picnic at Pemberley By Kate Walters

ou hear the gentle pluck of strings and faint peals of laughter in the air as you walk down a shady, tree-covered path. You stop at a white archway, entwined with flowers and vines, and peer eagerly down the line - past ladies in pale cotton dresses and men in stiff suits into the gardens of Pemberley. You have been invited here by the esteemed Mr. and Mrs Darcy, to partake in A Picnic at Pemberley, on the ground of the Abbey Museum. You have just come from a dance

EVENT to the Abbey Church, it’s collection of stained-glass windows glinting in the favourable weather. You know there is to be a tour later, and a guest speaker, Caroline Jane Knight, who is to share her experience of growing up as author Jane lesson, where you laughed Austen’s fifth-great-niece. and fumbled over your The thought of her speech feet as you were shown spurs you into searching regency dances. through your picnic basket, already packed As you pass through with the day’s lunch, and the archway, you see pull out your program. white covered tables, How can you fit all of the picnic blankets spread activities into one day you haphazardly under trees, think, eyes catching on and adults and children speeches covering a range alike playing Quoits, of fascinating historical Battledore and Shuttlecock manners and habits, and and Pall Mall (a game eerily still peruse the special Old similar to croquet). You Masters collection in the look further around and Museum itself? see a Maypole, eagerly awaiting its dancers, a Throughout the day you small archery range, and a will feast on your lovingly set of water-colours tucked handmade lunch, dance under a quiet, shady tree. until you are red in the face Finally, your eye is drawn from the spring sun, treat

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COMMUNITY fundraisers and projects, Lions Clubs across the District have distributed over $300 000 to support families and businesses to continue giving back in drought declared to the community,” says communities. Keith Hadley, Chair of the

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embers of Australia’s largest service organization will come together for the Lions Clubs District 201Q3 Convention at St Columban’s College in Caboolture over the 4th 6th October weekend. Over 300 Lions from as far west as Charleville, interstate and New Zealand will be attending. Lions’ members will assemble to discuss how the organization can grow its membership base and expand its service in the community. The many and varied Lions’ projects will be showcased. “The District Convention is an important event on our calendar. It’s an opportunity to celebrate achievements, share stories, renew friendships, be inspired and invigorated

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A range of guest speakers have been booked including representatives from Orange Sky (Laundry), Food Bank, Lions Hearing Dogs Foundation, Lions Australia Spinal Cord Fellowship and Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. District Governor, Donna Hedges says “We are very excited to have Mary O’Brien from ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ as the keynote speaker at the Friday night’s Opening”. In the past year Lions across the Q3 District have provided over 130 000 volunteers hours in community service. In addition to a range of

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Mr Hadley says “The Convention is being jointly hosted by the Lions Clubs of Morayfield & District and Sandstone Point. It has been a huge exercise in planning and organisation and would not have been possible without significant sponsorship from our sponsors, including AGL, APA, Moreton Bay Regional Council, Caboolture Sports Club, Energex, Beacham Motors and Traditional Funerals. We are very grateful for their generous support. Lions are united in addressing five key focus areas for the organisation globally – Diabetes, Vision, Childhood Cancer, Hunger and Environment – to make

our world a better place. In addition, Lions are funding vital medical research projects and supporting and engaging with young people with their youth projects and more. “Whether you want to help people in need, support our youth or simply meet some new people and give back to your local community – Lions can help you do that,” says District Governor for Q3, Donna Hedges. Convention details: http:// conv2019.lionsq3.org.au/ programme.html 100% of all fundraising goes back into the communities we serve. For more information on Lions and to find out how you can get involved visit https://lionsclubs.org.au/ CONTACT: Donna Hedges District Governor 201Q3 Mobile: 0402180509 Email: DG.Q3@lions.org.au

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Logs needed for Bribie woodies By Richard Whetlor

o you or anyone you know have cut down tree’s lying around? I spoke to The Woodies and they tell me that they are short of logs to cut into slabs through their mill to keep stocks up for their members and sales of slabs to help the group, they are running low and need some community help. So, can any businesses or locals help them? Peter Hunt reached out and said “Once the timber has been cut into a range of sizes for different needs, it must be dried before usable. The general rule is a year drying for each inch of thickness. Pieces cut for

turning bowls may need 4 years before usable. With over 200 club members this means a large number of logs must be coming through the shed. This is a plea to all Tree Loppers to contact us if they have anything that may be usable. We can also collect logs from back yards to prevent the waste of a good tree that might otherwise be burnt or dumped.” TREE LOPPERS let’s get a heap of logs to them and we will update the community on the locals and businesses that have donated in next Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine. Call Peter on 0490 094 814.

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Just last night, they received a call from a man who phoned to collect an injured pelican? Managing to help him out. It was close to 2 am before they finished but it was worthwhile in the end.

ear Loyal Readers, we need you to read this article in full. It is sadly the reality for these guys and they need your urgent help! As you may know, The Twinnies have been rescuing pelicans for the last 19 years. We featured them on the front cover a couple of months ago. It has

“Over the past few days we have discussed, what we should do. We were put on this planet to do what

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RESCUE we do best, rescue and rehabilitate our pelicans and we don’t want to slow down or turn any away.” “So, we are asking you to chip in. To help us raise $25,000 to help us expand and continue to treat sick and injured pelicans. We want to be able to keep on treating and helping every single pelican that comes our way.” $20 helps feed a pelican for one day and the usual fish bill is around $600 a week. Can you donate just $5? It’s just the cost of your next cup of coffee in the morning but one that would help them continue to save our beloved pelicans? Please also remember to mention this article amongst your family and friends to spread the word. “We are hoping that when we wake up in the morning a miracle has occurred.” The Twinnies have two pelicans from Bribie that they will be releasing on the

13th October and have been speaking to John from the VMR, should be a good day. The Twinnies are very grateful for any help they have received from Bribie Island in the past and hopefully, in the future, they like coming and rescuing there and if people see a pelican, poor darlings, just phone 0421476 561. “We hope to raise funds as one day we would love to secure a place for rehabbing and always be for birds 20 years doing this.” Some luck must come their way soon. Please donate online here: https://twinnies-pelicanand-seabird-rescue-inc. giveeasy.org/urgent-helprequired Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue are located at 2147 Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough QLD 4550. Call 5439 9995. 24 HOUR RESCUE HOTLINE: 0421 476 561.

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Beefy’s wins best in Queensland!

ueensland bakery Beefy’s has once again come out in front in the Official Great Aussie Pie Competition. This year the Sunshine Coast bakery has baked the Best Brekkie Pie and the Best Gluten Free Pie in Queensland. In fact, Beefy’s has landed a big bag of gold medals in the hotly contested pie industry competition, winning Gold for their Signature Steak Pie in the Plain Meat Pie category, Gold for their Aussie Special Ned Kelly Pie in the Brekkie category and Gold for their Gluten Free Steak, Bacon and Cheese in the Gluten Free category. It just proves, no matter what time of day you reach for a Beefy’s, you’ll be putting your hands on an award winner. The Official Great Aussie Pie Competition is an annual event of the

BUSINESS NEWS Australian Pie Council that celebrates the industry’s best pie makers and their passion for achieving excellence, always. The judges look for all the same things Aussie pie lovers enjoy – the perfect pastry, the right thickness, evenness and texture, and an even bake, and a filling that ticks all the boxes when it comes to quality, stability, taste and aroma. Each year the judging panel consists of TAFE trainers, chefs, bakers and bakery reps who are all experts in their field. “It’s an absolute honour to go up against the best of the best in Australia and to come out as gold medal winners and number one in Queensland,” says Beefy’s Managing Director Mark Hobbs. “Our passion and pride in making great pies hasn’t wavered since we established our business in 1997.” Beefy’s has always proudly hand-selected the freshest and best ingredients to suit their recipes and customer’s tastes and nurtured their talented bakers to consistently produce their absolute best.

Beefy’s Team Member Acacia Lanham holding the Best In Qld Brekkie Pie “We love the official awards, of course, but the reason we strive to deliver the very best is to thank our customers for choosing us,” says Mark. “There’s no greater reward for our team than to have a customer visit one of our nine Beefy’s stores or order Beefy’s for home delivery, and then to have them come back for more because they enjoyed the experience so much.”

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ribie Toastmasters held their speech contest this week over 4 divisions, “Table Topics”, General Speech (International) “Humorous” and “Evaluation”. Contest Chairman, Club President Jock Elliott, presented the winners with their certificates. On Jock’s left, Joanne Evers, Anne Iverson, Bert Linford and Rosine Evans. The winners now go on to represent Bribie at the next level against contestants from other clubs in the district. Toastmasters meet in the ANZAC room of the Bribie RSL Club every first and third Tuesday nights... all welcome... no charge for visitors.

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egular visitors to the Wallum Action Group (WAG) Community Nursery know that the opportunity to pick one or more of the plants that are on display has always been limited to only three hours each week day but, following a recent decision by the dedicated volunteers who operate the nursery, garden enthusiasts will now have an extra nine hours each week to select from the extensive range that the popular nursery has to offer.

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As well as being open an extra hour each week day (closing at Noon instead of 11 am),

the Bribie Community Nursery will also soon be opening from 8 am until Noon each Saturday for the convenience of their customers and WAG President David Wearne pointed out that the decision to extend the opening hours was seen as essential to cope with the ever increasing flow of customers that the nursery has been experiencing. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We now have extra time to provide better service to our valuable customers and also take care of the many tasks associated with the operation of the nursery,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. David also made reference to the addition of a very modern hothouse which will enable all year round growing facilities on the premises. In other news from the Wallum Action Group, a unanimous decision at the recent AGM resulted in

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The Community Nursery has an extensive range of plants on display to various organisations, funding the training of a service dog, purchasing diabetes pumps and much more. Anyone who would like to either find out more about what the nursery has to offer or perhaps enquire about becoming a volunteer should visit the nursery or call 0407 699 953. New opening hours are from 8 am until Noon each weekday and, as of Saturday 5th October, 8 am until Noon on Saturdays.

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PUMICESTONE SHELLFISH REEF HABITAT UPDATE

Summary of Pumicestone Passage shellfish reef habitat restoration project

ummary Samples of oyster shells were obtained from two subtidal oyster patch reefs deployed 9 months ago as part of the Pumicestone Shellfish

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Habitat Restoration Trial. Samples of 100 oyster shells were examined. Results confirmed that survival rates of naturally recruiting subtidal rock oyster spat on the larger 9-month-old reefs continue to be high (c. 86%). The southern patch reef recorded 86 spat per 100 shells (86% survival, mean size 18.9 mm, range 8-40 mm), while the northern patch reef recorded 66 spat per 100 shells (86.6% survival, mean size of 25.8 mm, range 10-72 mm). Evidence of earlier anchor damage was observed on the fence modules surrounding the southern patch reef. Both northern and southern patch reefs were being frequented by at least 7 species of finfish, as shown by videos of the south reef (available at https:// youtu.be/UZoT9tMstkc),

and north reef (https:// youtu.be/rcMGSmVrW0). Samples of 100 shells were also obtained from a 2-metre diameter patch reef 21 months after their deployment. Total spat fall per 100 shells for the cage module was nearly double that of the 9-month-old reefs (136 spat per 100 shells) with high survival (85%) and mean size 20.8 mm (range 10-52 mm, in contrast, only 43 spat per 100 shells with low survival (20.9%) was evident on the 2 meter diameter patch reef, which was heavily damaged by anchors and knocked nearly flat over 12 months ago. Evidence suggests that oyster reef restoration is feasible in Pumicestone Passage. The most serious threat is from anchor damage so boaties are invited to fish there but please don’t anchor.

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Talk about action. Talk about drama and costumes. Talk about fun and games. Talk about gourmet activities. October is going to be chock-a-block with all of these types of activities for Bribie Rotary. In Choc-tober we have: Downton Abbey Movie Night on 3 October; Lift the Lid on Mental Illness on 10 October; Monthly Market on 13 October; Trivia Night on 24 October, which coincides with World Polio Day;

Peacock, Rotarian and Team Leader for World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio, is holding a Webinar on Polio, which is another great Worldwide event for the Island. You may have to ask the kids what exactly a Webinar is! A better explanation of each event follows.

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Thursday 3 October is a major fundraiser for Bribie Rotary Club. Wine and cheese, along with other tasty delicacies, will be served from 6.30pm. As anyone who has ever attended one of these soirees will tell you, the pre-movie food, which is provided by our dedicated Rotarians, is a delectable feast, and an event in itself. The very popular television series of Downton Abbey lovingly referred to as

As can be seen, these six great events include our wonderful Rotary Markets in Bribie’s premier venue - Brennan Park - on 13 October, which, while being free, also provides music and fun for all. Briberians who bring along a copy of this article – and answer a simple question from it – will be allowed to help clean the Van after the Markets have closed for the day. Bill

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of the population (45%) will experience a mental illness at some stage in their lives. You can support the campaign by donating throughout October, or by holding a fundraiser on Thursday 10 October 2019, which is World Mental Health Day. Get involved and celebrate this day by holding an event and wearing an eye-catching hat. Perhaps a morning or afternoon tea and collect a donation from attendees. Then give the money to one of our members who will ensure it is directed to this campaign. “Don’t forget, 100% of your donation goes to research into helping those who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, self-harm, suicide and other mental illnesses every year.”

Monthly Markets. Lift the Lid on Mental Illness Is a National mental health fundraising and awareness initiative of Australian Rotary Health. The initiative aims to raise funds for mental health research and ultimately improve the lives of all Australians. One in five Australians will experience a mental illness every year, and nearly half

Our very popular markets will be on Sunday 13 October at Brennan Park, Bongaree. Come and meet our fun-loving team and try one of our sausage sandwiches or our famous egg and bacon rolls – with onion if you like. Also, great bargains to be found in the numerous market stalls. You never know, you might even find some psy-CHOC-hemicals to help with any ailments!

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f your marriage has broken down, your life may have changed significantly and probably the last thing you may be thinking about is applying for a divorce. The reality is that no one is going to force you to do so, however, there might be reasons why it becomes important for you to do so such as those relating to succession law (estate planning) or if you want to remarry. Australia has a no-fault divorce system, which means that either spouse can apply for a divorce, provided they have been separated for at least 12 months. You are not required to establish that either of you has done anything wrong, nor to explain the circumstances of the separation. Your spouse does not have to agree, to apply for a divorce. Of course, you can file a joint divorce application if you both agree, however, if the other person doesn’t wish to apply for a divorce, then provided that you have been separated for at least 12 months and there is no likelihood that you will reconcile, then you can do it solo. This process involves completing an online application form, which is submitted through the Federal Circuit Court of Australia website. You are required to lodge a copy of your marriage certificate with the application. If you file an application yourself (i.e. not a joint application), then you are required to arrange for the application to be personally served on your spouse. This can be done by somebody who knows them or a professional such as a process server. When you submit the application, you will be allocated a divorce hearing date. In many circumstances you are not required to attend the divorce hearing and the Order is simply made in your absence, however, if there are children under 18 or your spouse has responded to the divorce application or in certain other situations you will need to attend. It is important to remember that when applying for a divorce you are simply applying for a legal end to your marriage. The divorce application process itself does not deal with making arrangements for the care of children or financial issues to be separated. This should be dealt with separately and you should consider the time limits which commence upon becoming divorced in regards to property settlement issues. You should seek legal advice about this if you have not undertaken a property settlement to ensure that everything is wrapped up, allowing you to move forward with certainty and finality.

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Trivia on World Polio Day Readers will no doubt recall my article in issue 82 which went out on the 1st March 2019 Edition of The Bribie Islander about our legendary Bribie Rotary Trivia Nights. The next ‘not to be missed’ trivia night will be at Pacific Harbour Golf and Country Club (PHGCC) on Thursday 24 October 2019 at 7.00pm. Proceeds from the night will go to Rotary’s End Polio Campaign. Dinner is available in The Deck Restaurant from 5.30pm. Please ring the restaurant on 3410 4024 to book for dinner – this is essential if you want to ensure making the start of the trivia contest. The event is registered as a World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will add $2 for every $1 we raise. It

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World Polio Day High Tea A very special High Morning Tea will be held between 10 am and 12 noon at the Bribie Island Hotel located at 29 Sylvan Esplanade, Bellara on Thursday 24 October 2019. Special guest is Susanne Rea OAM, cofounder of World’s Greatest

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WINELANDER I will be the first to admit I have a shocking memory for names and faces, there, a moment at Changi Airport when I bumped into a client I had called on for some time and spent several minutes calling him John when I realised after he had gone it was John’s partner Gordon, I suppose not being in the store was my only excuse. Therefore when a lady I had met on a boating course some three or four years ago said hello the other day it was unlikely I would remember the occasion but she was kind enough to remark that she read these articles, however, she didn’t always agree with some of the comments I made. This was music to my ears for it means that the articles sometimes are a talking point and I would be the first to admit I certainly don’t know everything about wine and I am still learning all the time.

Drinking wine has certainly changed during my time in the industry, nowadays on nearly every television show, there are occasions when someone is seen drinking a glass of wine and wine has become a talking point when people get together, far different from the beer-drinking of not many years ago. Even at the 26

Bribie Golf Club on a Friday night most tables seem to have a bottle of wine being shared by the diners, and also quite a lot of premium wines especially red wines.

A few weeks ago, I purchased half a dozen bottles of Wynns Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the Dan Murphy stores and when I got home, I noticed one of the bottles was different to the other five, it had a cork! At first, I thought maybe it was an export bottle because many countries aren’t keen on our Stelvin screw-top enclosures and our wineries still export the wines with cork. On looking a little closer I saw the offending bottle was actually from the 1995 vintage so I had the excitement of looking forward to trying a twentyfour-year-old wine which was going to be well over the hill, just about still drinkable or a surprise and still drinking well. As we had friends over for dinner last Saturday I decided this was an opportunity to see how this wine had developed remembering I hadn’t cellared the wine so had no idea how it had been stored over the years, whether it had been laid down or left standing up, subjected to temperature

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As I removed the top of the capsule it was noticeable there was no wine leakage and the cork looked new and as it was pulled out of the bottle there was no wine stain anywhere, it was in perfect condition. A quick smell of the wine to see if there was anything to worry about revealing lovely aromas of blackcurrants and suggested the wine was going to be an outstanding treat, happy days! I had left the wine standing upright for a couple of hours to allow for any sediment to settle on the bottom of the bottle and it was now time to decant the wine carefully into a decanter. I poured the wine keeping an eye on the last few drops to see if there was a vein of sediment and it looked perfectly clean not even a tinge of brown, the colour was still vibrant. We were having beef cheeks which had been slow-cooked for nearly six hours and the match was perfect and to follow was a bottle of 2012 Penfolds Bin 28. To finish we had deep-fried ice cream balls which were accompanied by a Pirramimma Late Harvest

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au Riesling 2013 vintage and the evening was a great success. I was in Liquorland the other week and overheard a customer mentioning the sulphites in the wines gave her headaches and decided to read up on this subject as there are some truths and myths on this subject. Sulphites occur naturally in all wines and have been a known part of winemaking for a thousand years. Sulphites occur as part of the fermentation process, a natural by-product of the yeast metabolism during the conversion of sugar to alcohol and are completely harmless to over 99% of all people. In fact, the human body produces sulphites and there are already about 10 times more sulphites in you daily than a bottle of wine. The warnings on labels came about due to restaurants in the 1970s and 1980s protecting the spoilage on fruits and vegetables with a spray of sulphites to prevent the produce from oxidising and going brown, but unfortunately they were using up to 2,000 ppm which caused an adverse reaction in several hundred people and laws were introduced that imposed warning labels on any products with sulphites over 10ppm.

Why then do some people get headaches from red wine? First of all there is usually twice as many sulphites in white wine as there are in red but there are a host of other natural components in red wines which can cause headaches such as histamines and tannins being the main culprits, red wine contains about 30 times more histamine than white and if your body has an intolerance to histamine the number one symptom is a headache. Another cause which no-one would ever like to admit to is dehydration caused by not drinking enough water between the glasses of the wine so one way to prevent a headache is simply enjoying a couple of glasses of H2o during the evening. The bad news for sulphite sufferers is the following products contain more sulphites than a bottle of wine, canned fruit, frozen fruit, fruit syrups, jams and jellies, cereals, chips, ketchup, mustard, relish, vinegar, deli meats, sausages and canned soups to name just a few. This week I noticed that Dan Murphy’s were selling the Houghton Classic range for under $6 which as I have mentioned before the Houghton White Classic is always a very good wine and will actually cellar very well for a number of years, the wines regularly win medals at wine shows and would normally retail at around $12. Houghton was established in 1836 and is one of Australia’s oldest operating wineries. The Swan Valley Winery site has a colourful history which includes tales of pioneer Scots, bandits and generations of winemaking craftsmanship. In 1937 winemaker Jack Mann created Houghton White Burgundy using

French White Burgundy winemaking techniques in creating this wine which went on to sell 1 million bottles in 1972 the first wine to do so and has been an ever-popular wine to this day. Although the title White Burgundy can no longer be used on the bottle the current ‘White Classic’ wine crafted by winemaker Ross Pamment, who incidentally is only the 13th winemaker in Houghton’s rich history, maintains the style created by Jack Mann all those years ago. I first came across Ross 50 years ago when I coached The High Wycombe under 12’s soccer team and he was our goalkeeper in a very successful league winning team, he joined Houghton as a cellar hand in 1989, joined the winemaking team in 1999 and became senior winemaker in 2009 who would have thought back in 1982 he would one day lead Western Australia’s most awarded winery today.

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This is one of the disadvantages of wine, it makes a man mistake words for thoughts. Samuel Johnson And in the same vein but hundreds of years earlier... “It is the wine that leads me on, the wild wine that sets the wisest man to sing at the top of his lungs, laugh like a fool, it drives the man to dance, it even tempts him to blurt out stories better not told.” Homer

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If you missed the last couple of editions, Carolyn has moved to Bribie and has opened a sub office at Bongaree but still maintains her main office at Woodford. Appointments are welcome at the Hill Street office and/or the Woodford Office. Services include business tax, individual tax, rentals, financials, companies, trusts, GST and BAS and the list goes on…. Regards Carolyn Wheeler FCPA Phone: (07) 5496 1156 Email: cwheeler@caliph.net.au Web: www.cmwheeler.com.au and face book.

A READER’S STORY All went well for several days. They enjoyed themselves playing on my computer and having fun with their cousins from next door. It was not to last. At 4 am a little boy wants a shower. Yes, you have guessed correctly. His elder brother was very Boys on School Holidays unimpressed as he shares the double bed. I decided to take a gamble on the technician not arriving before 8 am, and wash sheets, etc. in the inefficient By Elaine Lutton washing machine. A wail goes up from the computer marks on clothes. I rang room, “Nan, we cannot get the manufacturer who said the computer working.” I seemed to be following all And neither could I. the correct procedures and Permission had been given they would send someone to play games on discs out between 7 am-12 pm and I suspect they were on Friday. I was pleased as corrupted. Well, another job my grandchildren, Joseph for another technician. and Marcus were staying No computer meant lots of with me and, as you will healthy walks and playing know, a washing machine with their cousins from is vital when looking after next door. It was probably young children. better for them, but there is the small matter of the fence on the other side of us Aged Care getting knocked down. Our neighbour blamed Joseph Disability who argued back vigorously Leisure and waving his left arm up and Health down to make his point. Mental Health He is a Mollydooker. “You just aren’t listening to me!” However, in a confrontation between a very small boy and a rather large lady, the result is sadly inevitable.

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neighbour whom I know from experience will take a little while to cool. Joseph prefers to sit under the bushes and sob. Gradually his cohorts creep out to confer with him on the injustices of adults. The washing machine technician was useless and solved nothing. I had to complain again to get satisfaction. At the weekend the children’s parents came to collect my grandkids who were very happy to see Mum and Dad and recount the injustices of the day before. Sunday, I enjoyed a quiet day but on Monday when I switched on the television, I got Agatha Christie’s Poirot in Rainbow Colours....red, yellow, purple, pink, blue, orange; well you get the idea. I rang up my television technician and he waved his wand and all went back to normal. Magic! He had de-magnetised my television.... but what had caused it to magnetise? An Alien Force Field? Worryingly, I am beginning to scratch. This could be psychosomatic, or maybe not. Nits were found on Joseph’s head on Saturday, requiring more washing of bed linen. Oh, the joys of minding young children! To all of you who are looking forward to caring for your grandchildren, remember at the end of the holidays you can return them to their parents, and sadly, they will grow up and no longer need you.

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REGULAR FEATURE the person next to us to that stranger on the other side of the world. No matter the physical distance, we are somehow in mysterious all live in a certain place ways, connected. For some, that sometimes cross that is a very disturbing each other’s path and thought, for others it’s both sometimes do the same exciting and perplexing. hobbies together. This is a The point is, every single concept that is interwoven one of our actions toward with spirit, heart-beats, another person bounces footprints, fingerprints, into them, then onto and vibrations of different – through people, things, unique as DNA – vocal animals, the rain and chords all touching each elements, the atmosphere, other for a common until it comes back to us. purpose. We don’t even 1/ We talk about the world billionth understand this economic system, cool, level of connection. what about the world Did you know that trees ecologic/biologic/sociologic talk to each other? Yup, system. Where has our logic they do. So there are of common-unity gone? these trees called acacia Therefore, my friends, let trees that elephants just our thoughts become deep love to munch on. The toward one another. Be trees, however, do not like reverent. Revenge, anger, this munching and just hatred toward others only like we humans might ever comes back to us and yell out, “watch out!”, to destroys what we love. Let other fellow humans in go of these things. And danger, so does the acacia. Once a tree realises it is being eaten it sends out a chemical message (ethylene gas), through the air that lets other acacia know they are under-fire. Once the neighbouring trees receive this message, they then release, ‘tannin’, which herbivores find poisonous1. So even trees, which were once thought to stand alone and independent, are actually beautiful living things that depend on each other for survival and communicate to save one another.

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elcome to issue number 97 of The Bribie Islander. What a journey it has been so far contributing to this little local paper; connecting with you all and exploring more of our community has been a special gift. There is so much more to come and many more conversations to be had. Being born into a large family from a relatively small (and very beautiful!) town, having a mother with a unique investment in the livelihood of people and identifying with a Christian faith has moulded me. It has shaped my mind and heart towards wanting to understand and be a proactive part of community. I love community. The word itself however has somewhat of a tame and, dare I say it, lacklustre, connotation. Community - the real meaning of it - however, is anything but. I am only just beginning to unearth and ignite in my mind just how intricate and powerful and stunning this thing is. I mean, let’s just analyse the word itself. Community: a common unity, a union that is shared with everyone. Wow! Do you understand? This isn’t some nice saying that symbolises a group of people that

just because someone has done you wrong doesn’t make it right for you to pass that same wrong to others. That kind of behaviour is very unwise and foolish. It shows a lack of character and breeds whatever your source of pain was in the first place. Find your dignity in loving and respecting others without hesitation. Islanders, may you have ears to hear a cry for help from your fellow man and the valour, especially if you have the obvious means, to do something about it. Riches means nothing at the end of this life if you only ever helped yourself for only a shallow hearted man thinks like this. When under-fire would you stand by your mate or cower away? And remember that not only is your mate a reflection, a version, of you but so is a stranger too. For a stranger is really no stranger at all.

How much we can learn from the acacia. Us humans are designed to have and to hold each other’s backs! Not stab something into them. When did we ever have the right to mistreat one another? That ‘right’ doesn’t exist and if it does, it’s a ‘wrong’. The thing is, we are not seeing just how interconnected we are from

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the lizard brain to react in a certain way, without thinking much. Training is best started young, used with calm consistency, and plenty of rewards. The lizard brain reacts to fear or threat in violent, unpredictable and self-preserving ways. Thus, training must first involve conditioning to be calm and focused on you as the leader. Creating predictable patterns of behaviour is the goal of training.

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QUEENSLAND DOG BREEDERS REGISTRATION (Part Two) When you buy a puppy the BIN supply number must be provided to the buyer even if the puppy is given away for free. You can trace the number to the Queensland Government site â&#x20AC;&#x201C; qdbr.daf.qld.gov.au. It will then provide you with the name, email and area of the breeder and the area the puppies were born.

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NATURE Searching for food

Little Egret Egretta Garzetta By Marj Webber

ittle Egrets are a species of heron and a common sight on Bribie Island. They are easily distinguished from other white Egrets as they have black legs and bills and are the smallest of their species. They are 55-65 cm in length and weigh 250-300 g. The plumage is all white with some yellow naked skin on the face and under the feet. Usually, they are silent but during breeding or if alarmed their voice is loud and croaky. Both salt and freshwater wetlands are their preferred habitat and they are found over most of Australia except in the very dry regions of WA, NT and SA. They are nomadic when in need of new feeding grounds. Some are migratory and travel to Tasmania during the winter. They are more common in the northern parts of Australia and are also found in 36

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Africa, PNG, Asia and Europe and are gradually moving into other countries. Little Egrets are entertaining to watch when feeding as they are energetic and move rapidly, darting here and there in their search for food. In shallow water from about 10-15 cm, they dash about flapping their wings, lifting their legs and darting for prey usually alone but sometimes with other Egrets. Diet consists mainly of fish, amphibian creatures and insects. Feet are scraped along the mud or sand to flush out aquatic prey which is quickly pounced on then devoured. As with other Egrets, little Egrets develop beautiful white plumes during the breeding season. These form on the breast and back as well as two long plumes on the head. Sometimes some of these plumes remain with the egrets after the season has finished.

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Non Breeding in typical feeding waterhole

They breed in colonies in trees or mangroves on or near water with mostly other Egrets, Ibises, cormorants and spoonbills. Nests are untidy platforms of sticks mostly lined with leaves. 4-6 blue-green eggs are laid and are incubated by both male and female for about 20-25 days. Both parents care for the young and in about 26 days the chicks move out of their nests and perch on the nearby branches. Soon afterwards they begin to fly.

During times gone by Egrets were served with other meats in feasts and at royal tables in England. During the reign of Mary 1st 1000 egrets were slaughtered and served at one banquet alone. As well as being used for food, they were being killed to obtain the plumes for hats and other

In Breeding Plumage fashion requirements. There came a time when they became scarce all over Europe and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the 1900s when the killings stopped that their numbers began to increase. Reclamation of tidal lands and swamps

Compare Little Egret and Great Egret can be a threat as well as eggs and babies being stolen by other birds and reptiles. They adapt kindly to manmade shallow wetlands and their conservation status is secure for now. Their average lifespan is about 5 years.

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ho would have thought that from humble beginnings 90 years ago in 1929 when eight men and four ladies of the Windsor Bowls Club formed the initial committee of the Bribie Island Bowls Club, floating the clubhouse originally owned by The Moreton Bay Tug Company on 44-gallon drums from Moreton to Bribie, that in 2019 our Club would be making its mark as one of our country’s top bowls clubs? From the building of the first green in 1929 from sand and ashes of the MS Koopa, to our 90th year in 2019, our club still boasts four outdoor greens: Cressey, Campbell, Bell and Loi–Pettitt. In 2018 and 2019, the Bribie Island Bowls Club was bestowed the

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honour of Bowls Club of the Year (Large) by Bowls Queensland and today boasts ultra-modern facilities for its social and bowling members. When our Club celebrated it’s 70th year the BIBC enjoyed three greens, a membership of around 442 men and 211 ladies, 41 paid staff, 60 poker machines, $2.50 lunch and dinners together with the best drink prices around. When our Club celebrated it’s 80th year the BIBC enjoyed four championship greens, a membership of 386 men and 216 ladies plus a strong junior contingent of 14, 54 paid staff and approximately 6500 social members and 120 poker machines. Meal prices were still the best value

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and taste around and there were not many places where you could still get a pot of beer for under $2.50 or a glass of wine for $3.00. The club also then had TAB and Keno facilities. NOW in our 90th year, the BIBC still enjoys 4 Championship greens whilst most Bowls Club are in Queensland are removing them from their clubs. Membership stands at 271 men and 131 ladies and 6426 Social Members. We hold one of the largest payrolls on Bribie Island with the employment of 36 staff members. We are still licenced for 120 poker machines, offer TAB, Keno, Bingo and Trivia. You can purchase a Lunch Special from only $15.

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marks the 90th anniversary of Bribie Island Bowls Club. The Club had humble beginnings in 1929, a result of some Brisbane bowlers wanting somewhere they could play on this beautiful island. Without doubt those founders and pioneers would be very pleased if they could see the Club today. The foresight they had shown paved the way for us as a Club and established some very strong work ethics for the countless volunteers that have followed in their path, to help create what is now considered to be the Best Bowls Club in Queensland. The Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 90th is a momentous achievement and cause for great celebration. This historic milestone marks 90 years of fellowship and service to our community.

Bribie Island Bowls Club will continue to supportive member of our community and true to the charter of supporting and fostering Lawn Bowls. For all our Members and visitors, we offer a friendly and comfortable venue to enjoy a meal, a drink or entertainment. In contemplating the future, we should reflect on past good fortunes and achievements to guide the members towards maintaining high standards and the involvement with the local community. It is reassuring that our efforts are appreciated by the community, which is demonstrated by the support we receive from all sectors of Bribie Island and surrounds. We are justifiably proud for making a difference for our Community. This sentiment is a strong part of everything we do at the club and

acts as an important part of our daily operations and business decisions. We must, however, attract new Bowlers to stimulate and to keep the sport fresh and growing, to be complacent on this issue would be disastrous. We support a growing barefoot interest, with regular games on the weekends for those wishing to have a try at our great sport. Our renovations have been completed and we have an exciting new venue and the ability to offer more and deliver these products to you quickly. Our point of difference has always been our friendly staff and the service they provide to you. This will continue to be our focus for the coming years ahead as we go into the future with a positive and optimistic outlook.

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It gives me great pleasure to be a part of the celebrations on the 90th anniversary of Bribie Island Bowls Club. Our 90th anniversary of our founding is also a time to look forward to the bright future ahead for the club. There is no doubt we can consider ourselves an established, mature and reputable Club. We currently have 36 employees; many have been with us for more than 10 years. In short, we have many loyal and experienced staff and enthusiastic recent additions. I believed this is what contributed to the success of the Club. Over the last few years, the Club has improved our quality of service tremendously. Our staff are focused on the direction, with a common goal: that goal is To Exceed Expectations. This culminated in being awarded the Best Bowls Club in Queensland for the last two years. Our customer service today is more of a focus because we face tremendous competition from other Clubs and hotels. There is no doubt that each and every one of us has worked harder than ever before improve our already great standard of service. On behalf of the staff I would like to thank the members of the 42

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Board for their tireless efforts in pursuit of the best interests of this Club. There have been some challenging times which have required additional meetings and Directors have made many personal sacrifices by putting the Club first. I would particularly like to thank the Chairman, Peter Patrikeos and the entire Board for the time and assistance they have offered. Finally, I would like to thank the staff for the enormous contribution they have made to the success of the Club. Many are surprised by how small our team is when they see the scale of the events that we conduct. I am proud to lead a team that is so professional and hard working in every endeavour they undertake. Going forward things in our industry may be tough. Many other Clubs will not be able to survive and unfortunately close. Some will emerge stronger, and larger than before. Our job is to do

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Joan Dunn, Aged 95. (28/09/1924) Oldest Female Bowling Member

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Any form of exercise is good for your health, no matter how gentle it may be. And, if you are participating in a team sport, such as lawn bowls, it helps improve your social life too, which contributes to all round happiness and well-being. Whether you are under ten or over eighty and are taking up the sport for the first time, lawn bowls is a great game for people of all ages.

Lexi Boyd and Liz Gray still have their original membership cards.

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ometimes there are people in life who really go above and beyond. Life membership of the Bribie Island Bowls Club are not handed out very easily and only go to people who have shown years of dedication to the Club. Current Life members are:

Claire Anderson

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Joan Dunn

Liz Gray

Coral Kennedy

Glenn Mann

Beverly McPeake

Cynthia Mills

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BIBC Committee 1931

n 2000, stage one of the rebuilding of the club commenced with the removal of the original bell green (three rinks), the construction of a Green keepersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; building, installation of a new green and car parking facilities.

BIBC Committee 1979 In 1994 Coral Kennedy started up the juniors a total of 4 at that time and this improved to a total of 14 at the end of the year. In 1995, a team of junior bowlers competed in the state titles in Brisbane in pairs and singles, representing Bribie Island Bowls Club. in 1997 John Freer took over from Coral he retired due to illness.

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Gone are the days when the game of lawn bowls was for people in their twilight years. Today bowlers age from as young as 7 to the ripe old age of 90.

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-2019The Bribie Island Bowls Club Executive Committee General Manager – Kevin Bertwistle Management Committee Chairman - Peter Patrikeos Vice Chairman- Lynn Brayley Treasurer - Kerry Muller Minutes Secretary - Dot Hudson Games Co-Ordinator - Mick Cherry Greens Director - Barry Svensson Board Member - Judy Noonan Board Member - Glenn Mann Board Member - Trevor Hudson

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President - Stan Andrews Vice President - Sandy martin Secretary - John Newcomb Games Director - Garry Healing Ass Games Director - Glen Hartley Chairman of Selectors - Trevor Hudson Social Bowls Selector - Bill Hosie District Delegate - Kerry Smith

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Ladies Club – Executive

President - Pat Andrews Snr. Vice Presiendnt - Barbara Turnbull Jnr Vice President - Lois Tebbutt Imm. Past President - Carol Dodd Secretary - Isobel Mclaren Assistant Secretary - Kerry Ayres Games Director - Maureen Gittins Ass Games Director - Heather Groves Social bowls Coordinator - Noela Gray MBDLBA Delegate - Megan Garfield Welfare Publicity Officer - Megan Garfield

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President - Noela Gray Secretary - Carmel Staveley Games Director - Neil Ramage Publicity - Gordon Bentzen Raffle Convenor - Pat Mannion Ass Raffle Convenor - Neil Ramage Providor - Eileen Mewburn Selector - Lorna Hackwood Selector - Margaret Stevens Selector: - Mary McGregor Selector - Glenda Riley Selector - Jeanette Erfurth

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Clubhouse in the early days

n 2002 the veterans celebrated their 10th anniversary, Ivy McDowall being president at the time. The birthday book was started, the president presented each member, in the birthday month with a voucher for a free drink.

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n 2003 Henselite saw the commercial introduction of coloured balls in blue, green and burgundy. Today when you sit and watch a game of bowls at our club the greens look more like a top of the pool table with all the multicoloured balls.

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ince purchasing the road section where the newest green is, that has now become the back entrance. Back in the early 70s it was the front entrance with the arch overhead, and our delightful scenic view was the back entrance, so that’s one big big change.

Front of Club in 2006

n 2019 our club hosted the Queensland Open Bowls Championships. The 10day event, starting July 22, attracted the state’s best bowlers and some of Australia’s finest, and was telephoned on ABC television and Fox sports. More than 500 plus officials and spectators attended the event. It wasn’t outstanding success for our clubs 80th year. 48

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n November 1994 it was decided to rebuild the Campbell green, and originally it was recommended we remove the old asbestos ditches and about a foot of soil from the surface and replace it with a more suitable soil mix to improve the consistency of the soil profile. However, once the work begin with the excavator It was found the north western quarter of the green had been filled with the ashes from MS Koopa and set like concrete hence the consistency of the surface drainage. 2000 tonnes of material had to be removed and replaced. Ivan Ward and George Wilson spent days Down that whole under extreme conditions.

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he introduction of night bowls in barefoot and lawn bowls gone casual has brought people to the Bowls club to have a go at lawn bowls in a friendly and fun atmosphere, our club encourages group bookings with both day and night games. A log of the fundraising events held at our club include casual bowls days. Both bowling and social members get involved and have a great time whilst raising money for their community. ISSUE 97 | 27 September 2019

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n Saturday 21st September, the team at Sparrow Early Learning Sandstone Point, along with the children and families, participated in a STEPtember walking fundraiser. The 10,000 steps event took place over the Bribie Island Bridge and was in support of the National STEPtember event, created to raise funds and awareness for Cerebral Palsy. The Sparrow Early Learning team trekked across the Bribie Island Bridge and back, collecting gold coin donations. At the completion of the event, walkers were rewarded with a hot BBQ brekky.

the bridge, it is amazing”.

For many of the families participating on the walk allowed them to walk over the bridge for the first time. “I have lived on Bribie my whole life and never walked

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HISTORY

Back To Bribie 90 YEARS Later

a new life on Bribie Island running the “Carlton House” guest house in Banya Street.

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

he new settlement of Bongaree opened to residents 107 years ago in 1912. Descendants of one of the pioneers and business family have recently returned to live on Bribie. The Bribie Island Historical Society is delighted to welcome Trevor Sutton as a new member of the Committee, as he has family links back to those early days. This article tells his story. In 1926 John Moyle and his wife Georgina moved from Roma to start

The Moyle family stayed on Bribie for more than 25 years’ running accommodation and later the café kiosk beside the Jetty.

THE MOYLE FAMILY STORY In 1926, just 14 years after the construction of the Jetty at Bongaree, John Mathew Moyle together with his wife Georgina made a break from their farm near Roma to start a new life on Bribie Island.

The following advertisement appeared in the Brisbane Courier Mail, on Saturday 10th April 1926 soon after the Moyles arrived on Bribie. BRIBIE “CARLTON HOUSE” the oldest and most up-to-date boarding house on the island, visitors are assured of the best attention, combined with cleanliness and good table. Mrs J. Moyle, ‘Proprietor.” In those early days, there were only five guesthouses on Bribie offering basic accommodation for a maximum of 85 people, when the resident population was only about twice that. Most of the thousands of regular visitors from Brisbane camped in canvas tents they brought with them and erected along the foreshore at Bongaree.

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Moyles Family photo 1940’s

Leasing a Café Kiosk at the Jetty, the Moyle’s were heavily involved in early tourism. Cooking “Hot Fish Dinners” beside the Jetty they serviced the hundreds of visitors in the kiosk, dining room and guesthouse at the Jetty, as the regular Steamships Koopa and Doomba unloaded passengers after the three-hour trip from Brisbane. Their great-grandson Trevor Sutton and his wife Lilian have recently moved from Tasmania to retire on Bribie and bring valuable historical connections to the early pioneer days when Bribie had just a few residents, but many hundreds of regular visitors.

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Oyster kiosk at Jetty

sold fresh oysters, fish and fruit to day-trippers.

As a young boy, on holiday with his parents from Roma, Trevor Sutton remembers visiting his very old Great Grandfather. Trevor recalls some these memories... “He was preparing for the arrival of his customers off the Steamship by firing up a couple of water boilers to make hot tea in four-gallon kerosene tins, then sitting back in an armchair with his penknife and plug of tobacco for his pipe”. The Moyle’s had a great reputation for their fish dinners and were exceptionally busy when the boats arrived at the Jetty. Members of the family often helped out, including daughters, Alice, May, Doris, Cate, Amy and sons John and Edwin. There were amazing numbers of very large groupers caught from the jetty and the Moyles witnessed many strung up close to their kiosk. Edwin Moyle married Mavis Shields, another pioneer Bribie family, and were the first people married in the new Methodist Church on Bribie in 1928. The church had been a school at Narangba and Deception Bay, before being transported to Bribie and reerected in Banya Street.

It still stands in Banya Street today but is now the Freemasons Hall, painted light blue. Their son Charlie Moyle, born on Bribie in 1931, now resides at Gatton and has just celebrated his 87th birthday!

When they retired, John and Georgina Moyle remained in Banya Street while their daughter Doris and her husband Colin Phillips and his brother Syd looked after the business. Their youngest daughter Alice married Cliff Rigbye, and Alice worked with her parents throughout the war years when he served in RAAF. Another remarkable coincidence, many years later for Cliff Rigbye, was when he sold his general store in Crow’s Nest to Joyce Voysey’s family.

Edwin Moyle and Mavis Shields wedding Banya St Mavis Shields was the youngest daughter of Alfred Shields whose house was on Toorbul Street, next to where Brennans Store was later built. Alfred and his sons, Eddie and Gordon, often provided deep sea fishing services for parties staying on Bribie Island. His wife Trixie had a kiosk originally, owned by the Campbells, on the Jetty that

Years later Joyce was the author of a book ‘A Girl from Bribie,’ launched by the Bribie Island Historical Society in 2009. The book launch was attended by my mother Rae Sutton, granddaughter of Mathew and Georgina Moyle and grandsons Rex and Ray Rigbye. “For most of her early life, my mother Rae was a regular visitor to Bribie Island often staying to help her grandparents.” During one visit as a young lady, she raised eyebrows by wearing the latest style twopiece bathing costume.

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Rae Sutton L. in 2 piece Bathing suit This two-piece bathing suit was a revolutionary outfit for the period and caused quite a stir! When her father later saw the photo, he asked for the bathing suit, so that he could later destroy it saying …. “No daughter of mine will be seen running around in such a skimpy outfit.” “My mother’s first visit to Bribie was as a 12-year-old after her mother put her on a train in Roma and sent her unaccompanied to Bribie Island, to help grandmother Moyle for a few weeks and have a holiday. “On arrival in Brisbane her Aunt Doris’ boyfriend met her at Roma Street Station prior to being taken down to catch the ‘Koopa’ across to Bribie.” “Aunt Doris was planning her wedding and decided that her fiancé should have his teeth seen by a dentist in Brisbane. He had work carried out and this required an anaesthetic procedure. There were fatal complications with the anaesthetic and he did not recover.” CONTINUES OVER PAGE >>

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One of Mum’s friends from Bribie was Kitty Freeman, the daughter of the man whose family ran the Bribie Post Office. I think she was only 13 when Kitty called at the kiosk to see if she could come and help her father to take a seriously injured man across to Redcliffe for urgent medical treatment? Mr Freeman was called to help in emergencies, as there was limited first aid on the Island. The injured man was brought to the jetty with a gaping wound where he had been impaled on a spike!

It was a long trip in the little motorboat to get him to medical treatment in Redcliffe, and they did not get back to Bribie until very late that night. My mother recalled the incident quite vividly because she neglected to tell Grandmother that she was going off to Redcliffe, in the panic to help. She was in big trouble!

RETURN TO BRIBIE IN 2019 “We are delighted that Trevor Sutton has joined the Historical Society Committee, and shared with us these fascinating family photos and stories of early Bribie.”

“It is a very small world!!”

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

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She has since learned that this was the same man that had been the very first teacher in the Bribie State School when it opened in 1924 and he had been a guest at the wedding of Trevor’s Great Aunt Catherine Moyle on Bribie in 1928.

YEARS ON BRIBIE

“They set off in the small boat thinking that he may die.”

The Moyle family were shocked by his death and it took a long time before Aunt Doris recovered...

Trevor Sutton’s wife Lilian was not aware of his historic connection with Bribie Island until they moved here. As a schoolgirl in Miles, 60 years ago... Lilian welcomed the then Minister for Public Education Les Diplock, to her school.

Doomba crowds head to Moyles 1930’s

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Visit from Queensland Camera Group & Gold Coast Retro Photography Group Coming Events Weekend Location Shoot – 19th - 20th Oct at Tin Can Bay.

November – Sunset and night shoot at South Bank, Brisbane. December – Xmas Party and AGM to be held at the home of Alan Chardon.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB e recently had a weekend visit from the Queensland Camera Group from Bardon and the Gold Coast Retro Photography Group from the Gold Coast who Ron, Gail and Alain with stayed at the Woorim visiting QCG and Retro Group members. Caravan Park. Bribie Island Photography Club members were invited to join in their activities.

Several of our members attended a dinner at the Blue Pacific Hotel Woorim on the Friday Night and on Saturday Morning the group headed up the Pumicestone Passage in hired pontoon boats to explore and photograph the surroundings. In the afternoon Marj Webber escorted some of the group through Bibimulya Wetlands, photographing birds and wildflowers. A barbecue at the Woorim Caravan Park was well attended. Gail, Ron and Alain were invited to judge photos taken on a previous trip by our visiting photographers. Some of the visitors also attended the Wildflower Walk on Cotterill Ave on Sunday morning. Our club’s latest location shoot was held on the esplanade near the jetty at Bongaree beginning at 5.15 pm. “Silhouettes” was the theme. It was a lovely afternoon with the temperature just right. We had a good rollup to

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participate in the sunset shoot. Gaby brought helium balloons to use as a prop and they photographed very well against the sunset background. The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail on 3408 9850 or just turn up on the night. www.sites.google.com/ site/bribiephotographyclub email: bribiephotographyclub@ gmail.com Silhouette by Gordon Bentzen

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ARTS Dancing Light

Artist of the Month TRUDY BROOKS B ICAS October Artist of the Month, Trudy Brooks claims her love of art developed while studying at high school and teachers’ college. We are CLOSING for TWO WEEKS from... 25.9.19 to 8.10.19 • Caravans, campers, trailers and motor home repairs • Extensive variety of spare parts in stock • Awning supply, installation and repairs • Waeco and dometic fridges • Insurance and warranty repairs • Authorised Jayco agent • Alko ESC authorised installer www.facebook.com/ allterrainrvrepairs/ 56

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Now living in Dayboro, she was born in England but has spent most of her life in different areas of Queensland. During this time, she took the opportunity to attend as many workshops as possible, including programs organised by the Flying Art School and the University of Southern Queensland.

Trudy has tutored watercolour classes for the Redcliffe Art Society for the last few years. She loves that watercolour paint appears to have a mind of its own which the artist can utilise to enhance the creativity of the work. Her inspiration comes from our brilliant Australian watercolour artists like Greg Allen, Alvaro Castagnet, Joseph Zbukvic and David Taylor. She says she is fascinated by the way these artists use the white of the paper to capture light in their works. Trudy’s art ranges from conventionally realistic to intuitive abstracts. She likes to experiment with different media and substrates, in oil, acrylic, watercolour, alcohol inks and mixed media. Recently she has also had success in competitions with her digital art. Her passion at present is experimenting with ways to combine digital art with other media including alcohol ink. Examples of Trudy’s work can be seen on her facebook page, Trudy Brooks Art. Meet Trudy over morning tea at Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on Friday, October 25 at 10.30am and hear her speak about her art journey. Book for catering on 3408 9288. Light on Grapes

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ver the mountains down to the sea, beautiful countryside like we enjoy here in SE Queensland seems to inspire an outpouring of artistic expression and a large community of artists.

From both sides of our heritage-listed Glasshouse Mountains hinterland and Bribie artists are collaborating on an exciting exhibition to be held in our spacious Matthew Flinders Gallery. A newly formed group of artists from the Hinterland is collaborating with Bribie artists in an exciting exhibition ‘Hinterland

Artists – Maleny and Beyond’ share a lot with their counterparts – the contemporary Arts Practices group (CAP) on Bribie from Tuesday 17th September to Saturday 5th October. The Maleny artists recently formed their group to explore workshops, learn new techniques and find the opportunities to exhibit outside their area. All are experienced artists looking to advance their art by participating in workshops, group activities and opportunities to exhibit outside their area. There is a common theme in that most are moved by their Pumicestone Oyster by Tina Galloway environment and seek to express their view of this most scenic part of Australia. This will be CAP’s 5th exhibition this year starting with a Wearable Art exhibition, exhibiting at the Old Fire Station Gallery Redcliffe, Vianta coffee shop Beerwah and their 4th annual Eclectica exhibition at Matthew Flinders. CAP’s winner of the recent Matthew Flinders Prize Christine Miles will Landscape by Anna Casey

What’s Happening at the Arts Centre... COLLABORATIONS EXHIBITION The Hinterland Artists are collaborating with the Contemporary Arts Practices in an exciting exhibition.

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be exhibiting, continuing to express her concern for the presence of discarded plastic in our environment. Both groups consist of painters in all media, potters, glassblowers and photographers. The exhibition runs from Tuesday September 17th to Sunday 6th October. The opening is on Saturday 21st September at 2 pm. RSVP 07 3408 9288. All are welcome and entry is free.

OPEN: 10 am - 4pm Tuesday - Sunday Mathew Flinders Gallery 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach | Ph 3408 9288

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY

The “Sexyful” Mr Dance OBE

even greater surprise is that everyone calls him Charlie. At 40 he is a family man with two children, Oliver 12 and Rebecca six.

By Helly Kemp

n odd word, ‘sexyful,’ but somehow more powerful and descriptive than ‘sexy,’ and if that word applies to anyone, it does more so to the dashing Charles Dance, than any other show business celebrity I have ever met. As we are having a tête-à-tête in London in 1986, sitting on a traditional S-shaped English loveseat, facing each other, but retaining that modest barrier between us, the blonde Charles Dance originally from Worcestershire, oozes such sex appeal that it is almost intimidating, yet inoffensive because there is no arrogance, just a friendly bubbling self-confidence. This has taken me by surprise, as Dance is nothing like his image: the archetypal, glacial Englishman – reserved and distant, introspective and infinitely private. Instead, he is breezy and waves his arms about a lot when making a point. But an

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His acting skills, whether the perfect villain or shrewdest politician, are so incredible, that Charles is never short of work. This year he has three major movies released – Shirley Maclaine’s OUT ON A LIMB, in which he stars as the mysterious MP lover; Eddie Murphy’s, GOLDEN CHILD, where he portrays the sly devil; and as a film director character in GOOD MORNING BABYLON. But it is only 2 years ago in 1984 that Charles soars high as the star of TV’s JEWEL IN THE CROWN, while his acting debut in the original mystery TV series FATHER BROWN, dates back to 1974 and his cinematic debut FOR YOUR EYES ONLY to 1981. “We all like our egos pampered from time to time,” he chuckles with warmth in his voice, “but I don’t read a part like Guy Perron in THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN, and think that’s going to turn me into a sex symbol.

Helly’s 1986 Living Magazine Interview “As an adolescent, I didn’t have acne or other teenage problems. Instead, I developed an unexpected, awful stammer. And so, I got stuck with a label – stammerers’ aren’t supposed to be very bright. My confidence slid away. I suppose I was lucky, because when I turned 18 my stammer disappeared over three weeks, as strangely as it had come.” So, Charlie lost his ‘stupid’ label and his confidence gradually returned. But acting is just one of Charles’s deep-seated and amazing talents: With both screenwriting and directing films, encouraged by his having studied graphic design and photography, he will choose Judy

“I’m not a star. I regard myself as a character actor because if you’re going to call yourself a star, you have to continually produce something that is instantly recognizable and I don’t want to do that.” He must be one of the most prolific performers ever as the decades go on, for Charles will have done over 180 movies, TV series and programs, live theatre performances, narrating audiobooks, video games and documentaries, including six episodes of National Geographic’s Savage Kingdom - their most expensive WILD TV series ever.

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“I’ve never had a chip on my shoulder,” the slim, 190cm tall Mr Dance assures me, “although I did start to think I was ready for better parts about five years before I got them!”

But he has not always been this confident he admits nostalgically.

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The movie he directed and for which he wrote the screenplay

REGULAR FEATURE Dench and Maggie Smith for my favourite, and his most successful screenplay and directing box office movie, LADIES IN LAVENDER. Dance will also win the PARIS FILM FESTIVAL AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR in the Canadian KABLOONAK one of his most impressive movies while accomplishing his biggest dream: travelling. But right now, the man who always surprises his audience with each different villainous role only wants to talk about labels, not his next starring movie, WHITE MISCHIEF, the erotic Murder mystery drama in Kenya, with GRETA SCACCHI, nor the future. “I believe you must ignore labels. They are hard to live with for everyone. When people have a certain image of you, even when it has been made up by someone else, they still assume it’s

Striking Film In Kenya a label you have put on and you are proud to wear.” “So then you are obliged to uphold that image, and when you do something out of character, people begin to tear you apart because you’re not what you are supposed to be – even though you never said you were that in the first place.” “It does present a problem because instead of having to live up to your own expectations – which is difficult enough – you have to live up to other people’s. It’s not on. You should always insist on being yourself.” His looks don’t concern Charles either, but his both distinctive and distinguished voice, once heard is never forgotten.

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“Look at me – I’ve got an odd face. For a start my nose is bent. If I blink with these heavily hooded eyelids it’s like barn doors closing. If I have a

Tv Series single late-night, the lines under my eyes get darker still, the bags heavier and the angles from which they can photograph me even more limited.” He isn’t fishing for compliments. He means it and believes he is plain. “It’s not a classical looking face. I just don’t have film star looks.” None of which has stopped him being hailed Britain’s answer to Robert Redford. Dance shakes his head in dismay. “But Redford is really good looking - a phenomenal star with an undeniable screen presence. Comparing me to Redford is hardly flattering to him, is it?” he laughs. Copyright © 2019 This feature is supplied to the Bribie Islander for First Australian Serial Rights for one publication only in ISSUE 97 September 27TH 2019.

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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. 0417067992. 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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RIBIE ISLAND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: We meet on the first Monday of each month for an informal lunch at the Village Deli and on the third Monday of each month at the Croquet Club for a more formal meeting which includes guest speakers. The groups is a great venue to meet others affected by dementia both directly and as Carers. You gain strategies and insight from members of the group which are on different sections of the dementia journey as all of us have been affected by this disease. We would welcome you to join us. If you would like more details please phone Julie on 0490441184. 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. 2nd WED of the Month

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RIBIE ISLAND INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: First Ave. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days. New members welcome. EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI RIBIE ISLAND LIONS CLUB: 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. 54975818. Every SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY CULTURAL MEETING at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407782290. 4th TUE of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407782290. 2nd SAT of the Month 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 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 SOCIAL SENIORS: 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. 0400729462 - 0437960912. 1st MON of each 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. Every Friday

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nglican Church Bribie Island. (St Peter’s). Cnr Banya and Foster Sts, Bongaree. Sunday Services: 7:30am & 9:30am.Wednesday Service: 10am. Priest: Fr Steven Schwarzrock.Phone: 07 3408 3191. Email: office@stpetersbribie.org.au 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

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carers and family members and community . Gold Coin Donation. 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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3408 0355E: info@freedomchurch. org.auSunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm9pm Friday Nights. Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm Monday Nights. 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop - Mon to Fri (9:00am 3:00pm)Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am - 11:30am)Counselling & Prayer. Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays ew Creation Church Bribie Island: Come and have fellowship and worship with us at The New Creation Church Bribie Island and Learn about the Grace of God. Meets every Friday At 10.30 at the Banksia Room Bribie Hotel Bellara. Complimentary meal after the service. Enquiries phone Angela mob. 0417050949 or Eileen mob. 0438723074. 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. E: bribieislanduc@gmail. com, bribieunitingchurch.weebly. com. 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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UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS

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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 and fruit provided onsite. Sausage sizzle at finish. Free neck and shoulder massage for riders by Bribie Island Massage. Enquiries: Phone 5496 8661 or email bribiebug@yahoo. com.au. Visit our website bribiebug.googlepages.com/ home Event supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council.

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.

60th Wedding Anniversary on Beautiful Bribie Gwen and Charles de Brueys were married on 17th September 1959 at ‘The Little Flower Church’ at Kedron in Brisbane. They are long-time holiday

makers of Bribie Island since the 1950s and have relocated to Banksia Beach in 2018. Gwen and Charlie celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the Pacific Harbour Country Club. For over 60 years, Gwen and Charlie along with five children and now 9 grandchildren have all loved coming to Bribie for holidays, fishing, crabbing and 4WD’ing. We all have very fond memories of Bribie and we’re so thrilled that Mum and Dad have made Banksia Beach their home. Thanks to the staff at the Country Club for a memorable day.

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. BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY APPEAL (BIDCA) MARKET WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie. 62

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 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). SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER “FREE” BEACHMERE MOVIE IN THE PARK “TROLLS”, from 5pm – Costume Competition, Games, Activities, Food Vans. FRIDAY, 4 OCTOBER 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.

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Bribie Island weekly crime wrap, September 23 Sergeant Jimmy Driver on Sep 23, 2019 @ 12:23pm Property offences Burglary: On September 16, unknown offenders have allegedly entered a Banksia Beach address and stolen vehicle keys and a wallet containing various cards. On September 20, unknown offenders have allegedly entered a building site on Spinnaker Drive, Sandstone Point. There they have allegedly searched the site and forced entry into a locked storeroom. Several power-tools were allegedly stolen. In the early hours of September 22, two unknown offenders allegedly attempted to forcibly break into a house in Ningi. The residents awoke and disturbed the offenders who then ran from the scene. Stealing: On September 20, a boy was allegedly located by a vehicle’s owner looking through a toolbox located in a utility’s tray. The owner was allegedly able to detain the 17-year-old Woorim boy until police arrived. Police will be following up with the child and his parents in the coming week. On September 21, unknown offender(s) have allegedly entered the shed of a Banksia

Beach property and stolen a hedge trimmer. Also, on September 21, unknown offender(s) have allegedly broken into a parked delivery vehicle at the supermarket in Bongaree, however, no items were stolen. On September 23, two ‘cruiser’ style bicycles were allegedly stolen from a caravan park on Brookes Crescent, Woorim. Community safety Good Order Offences: On September 17, a 78-year-old Victorian man was charged with public nuisance (offensive) following a wilful exposure incident that occurred in Bongaree. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 3. Drug offences: On September 19, a 20-year-old Woorim man was charged with possess dangerous drugs after he was allegedly found to be in the possession of MDMA (ecstasy). He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 31. On September 20, police executed a search warrant at a Banksia Beach address. As a result, a 35-year-old Banksia Beach woman was charged with possessing a dangerous drug (Cannabis), possessing utensils, possessing things, failing to take care of needles/syringes and possession of a Class M Weapon. She will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 17. On September 22, a 51-year-old Woodford man was charged with possessing a dangerous drug (Cannabis). He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 31.

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On September 23, a 55-year old Lawnton woman was charged with possessing a dangerous drug (Methylamphetamine). She will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 31. Domestic Violence Breach of Domestic Violence Order: On September 20, a 35-year-old Bongaree man was charged with breaching a Domestic Violence Protection Order. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 8. Police have responded to a total of seven incidents of domestic violence this week. Road safety Driving unregistered motor vehicle: On September 20, a 38-year-old Bongaree man was charged with driving an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle. His vehicle was immobilised for seven days. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 10. Drink and drug driving: On September 21, a 57-year-old

Bongaree man was charged with driving whilst under the influence of liquor. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 15. Unlicensed driving: On September 21, a 28-yearold Banksia Beach man was charged with unlicensed driving. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on October 10. Traffic infringement notices: A total of 48 traffic infringement notices were issued by Bribie Island Police. A total of 233 roadside breath tests were conducted. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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We are crisp and gentle, Strong and furious. Inside we can stoke a fire, That burns day to night. Do not be alone in your thoughts, Share them, To enjoy them twice. With your failures, Be brave and persistent. Own them, like you own the sun. Till your last breath, Be like the dragon, And ride the wild wind. At the end, Let the bystanders, Be witness to greatness. Go out burning.

The native bees are like a city in their own little house There are the workers and soldiers and a reining Queen far out They fly out at sunrise and return at noon Pollen laden on their legs making honey for me to spoon

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NATIVE BEES It is September again the garden has been mulched Just the organic matter from the kitchen shelf Just mix it with the grass clippings as well So there you have a fermenting smell But the plants in the garden just love this food It brings the insects and bugs and they bring their tools Breaking down all the matter for the worms to eat The birds just think it is a festival treat The bird bath is a respite from the warm sun For the birds and native bees have to drink on the run Shelter food water and shade are a perfect place for them to play The native bees feed on the flowering plants While the grevillea tree blossoms keep make the parrots dance The butcher birds and

We harvest the honey just once a year The old Queen dies and a new one appears She has her own colony and starts from scratch She works like the soldiers always flat chat They do not take holidays or have a bank loan Flying out focused like drones Some get taken by the birds as they hang around their house No time to be complacent on bee lookout They land on the rocks in the bird bath as well Wetting their feet and having a spell But Spring heats up and the butterflies are out So I have to make sure there are flowers about Keeping a food supply is a full time job But if it were not for the bees all our food supply would be gone Written by Sharmayne Kurtz 24/08/2019

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YOUR ZODIAC FORECAST

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ISSUE 97 | 27 September 2019

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE

FUNDRAISING AT SS POINT HOTEL SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2019:

rew took a trip over to the Sandstone Point Hotel to help the fundraising team and to catch up with some of the families that were celebrating Father’s Day. The vessels were a great attraction, especially for the kids.

Our fundraisers work tirelessly to raise much needed funds for the squadron giving up time to help wherever needed, today Aamir Cao received her fundraising shoulder insignia from Linda Skinner.

The kids enjoyed climbing aboard and looing over Bribie 2.

Above: Graham Patrick keeps a keen eye on the towed vessel just off Redcliffe. Right: Linda Skinner presents Aamir Cao with her Fundraising Epaulettes.

NEW MEMBERSHIP PRIZE DRAW M att Crawford from Banksia Beach recently signed up as a new member at the Bellara Boat Ramp when VMR Bribie Island was conducting a membership and safety drive. All the new

Maintenance Monday team Ray Fox, David Smith, and Peter Naven top dressing the soil out the front of the base these guys along with many others maintain our vessels and handle all the maintenance around the base.

Skipper Ian Grimes doesn’t mind getting his feet wet maintaining Bribie 2.

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To Wednesday 18th September 2019:

SAT 14/09 1040am – 7m Sports Cruiser member with fuel problems required a tow from Sylvan Beach to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

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REGULAR FEATURES Whales swimming by the boat and along the beautiful Pumicestone Passage. The fishermen have been catching some good size Whiting, size around 30cm and bigger, reports from the surfside, just by the second and third lagoons and also at Skirmish Point, Red Beach and in the passage too. The best bait seems to be live blood worms.

Fishing REPORT By Cheryl Williams

elcome to the school holidays and the great weather we are currently experiencing here on our beautiful Bribie Island and nearby areas, so let’s see where the

best fishing spots are and what’s being caught locally. We have been getting lots of reports that the crabs are back, they are out and about so grab yourself some Mullet Heads and venture up the Ningi Creek, to Toorbul, or Beachmere

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Mackerel are showing up at the beach on Surfside Woorim and around Skirmish Point and also Red Beach, grab some pilchards and you will be sure to catch a feed!

SAT 28 Sep 3:26 am 0.15m 9:30 am 1.74m 3:21 pm 0.05m 9:50 pm 2.09m

FRI 27 Sep 2:41 am 0.23m 8:41 am 1.62m 2:30 pm 0.1m 9:03 pm 2.1m

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Reports of just the usual catch of Bream and Flathead throughout the passage with them being caught at Red Beach and Banksia Canals. Try using prawns, live blood worms and squid.

SAT 5 Oct 2:16 am 1.25m 8:01 am 0.48m 3:05 pm 1.7m 9:52 pm 0.58m

SUN 29 Sep 4:07 am 0.12m 10:15 am 1.82m 4:11 pm 0.06m 10:34 pm 2.01m

SUN 6 Oct 3:25 am 1.17m 9:05 am 0.56m 4:16 pm 1.64m 11:11 pm 0.57m

MON 30 Sep 4:46 am 0.14m 11:01 am 1.86m 5:00 pm 0.13m 11:17 pm 1.87m

MON 7 Oct 4:55 am 1.16m 10:25 am 0.61m 5:34 pm 1.63m

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We are also seeing some good size bream caught at Poverty Creek with Ocean Beach only having nine campsites open, due to the recent fires, we are seeing a lot of campers venturing to this destination. One of our avid anglers has been out between Bribie Island and Moreton Bay, he said. “I caught nothing because I had the Whales about 10 metres off my boat on Saturday.” He went again on Sunday only to have dolphins swimming around his boat looking for a feed. It seems we are not the only ones out there fishing! Remember to stay safe, respect our beautiful island and enjoy the great outdoors, here on beautiful Bribie Island, Queensland, enjoy!

WED 2 Oct 6:00 am 0.25m 12:31 pm 1.85m 6:41 pm 0.35m

TUE 8 Oct 12:25 am 0.52m 6:20 am 1.24m 11:50 am 0.59m 6:45 pm 1.66m

THU 3 Oct 12:40 am 1.52m 6:35 am 0.32m 1:18 pm 1.81m 7:36 pm 0.46m WED 9 Oct 1:25 am 0.44m 7:23 am 1.36m 1:05 pm 0.53m 7:41 pm 1.7m

FRI 4 Oct 1:24 am 1.37m 7:14 am 0.39m 2:08 pm 1.76m 8:39 pm 0.54m THU 10 Oct 2:11 am 0.38m 8:11 am 1.47m 1:59 pm 0.45m 8:25 pm 1.74m

Beach REPORT By Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

elcome to another Bribie beach report from Gateway Discovery Tours. The northern track is still closed until late October or until further notice due to the recent bushfire. The track from White Patch to Poverty Creek is extremely dry, powdery and very soft,

as it gets hotter and without rain, it will get worse. Please be aware of the fire bans currently in place, to gat an update visit https://parks. des.qld.gov.au/park-alerts/ With the great warmer weather, we are experiencing, snakes that are starting to come out of hibernation. We observed a two-meter brown snake on the beach access track at Woorim, please do keep an

A 2-metre brown snake making its way across the northern end of Bribie’s bushland

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eye out for them and stay well away. The track from Eighth Avenue car park at Woorim, which leads to the beach is really soft in places like the first bend, it’s pretty rough and also watch out for the 400mm drop off onto the beach access. On our recent tour up the beach on Saturday we observed lots of families enjoying the school holiday’s on Ocean Beach, especially at the second lagoon, so please be watchful for children and others whilst driving on the beach access. When travelling up the beach make sure you have plenty of water just in case you break down and you might have to wait for a while to get out, make sure you let your tyres down to 20psi, if your vehicle is low to the ground, don’t drive

Soft sand conditions make it easy to get bogged in deep ruts otherwise your underbelly will drag and cause you to get bogged. Remember to keep an eye out for people and kids running around on the beach access, stay safe, plan your journey, check tide the times and enjoy what Bribie Island has to offer.

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SOCCER New Committee (LtoR): Stuart Cooper, Dee Greig, Jason Holloway, Nicole Jones, Jacob Hernandez (Absent Michelle Mcnalty) It was great to see the junior players having fun, letting off steam and celebrating their achievements. The day was great, there was a couple of little hiccups that the new committee has taken on board, but we have had a very positive response. Thank you to the volunteers who stepped forward on the day to help out.

Bribie Tigers Finals I t was great to welcome our junior players and their families to the Bribie island Tigers Junior presentation day at the Bribie Aquatic Centre last Sunday the 15th, thank

you so much for your support. We are very proud of the enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship the players have displayed this Season.

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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, Mojoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Apart from the Junior awards we also had some speciality awards for the dedicated volunteers of the community. Club awards for 2019 Manager of the yearNicole Jones for her commitment to under 11 Black and always happy

to help around the club. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award- Rob and Nell Cook for their hard work and dedication to Under 9 Yellow and also our 3-5 program. Coach of the year- Florian Scheuch for coaching under 10 yellow and showing a commitment to improving his credentials by doing his grassroots and skills certificate this year, all despite not having kids at the club. Volunteer awardDee Greig for coaching under 11 Black and always helping out when needed around the club. This year the RSL withdrew the little diggers award so we decided to introduce the Club appreciation awards and they went to Dave Haynes - For coaching all of under 10s whilst grading was being finalised. Elyshia

BOWLS Lomas- for always going the extra mile including coaching under 7 yellow. Francis McDonnell- for always going the extra mile including coaching under 7 Gold. Selena Hernandez, Brodie Greig, Beau Malivoire, Jackson Fuller and Stephaney Radke for always providing player support to other teams when needed.

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That’s a wrap up for the season but stay tuned as we will be having a working bee, so we need as many families as we can to come down and help improve the club. There are also rumours of doing Walking Soccer over the offseason as well. Thank you for a great year. GO TIGERS!!!

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