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The War-Filled History of Bribie Island Did you know that during World War II Bribie Island was an essential part of our country’s defence strategy? Bribie Island has a very interesting history and one that may be unfamiliar to some residents. The beautiful foreshores of Bribie Island play host to support infrastructure that was designed to defend the North West Channel into Moreton Bay after the outbreak of World War II. The support infrastructure, called Fort Bribie was constructed to house two 6-inch guns, camp huts, two gun emplacements, a Battery Observation Post (BOP), Command Post (CP), Observation Post (OP) and two DEL (Defence Electric Lights, also known as CASL, or Coastal Artillery Searchlights) for soldiers protecting the shorelines. Fort Bribie, one of the primary defences for Brisbane has been untouched since it was abandoned in 1945 and apart from
the effects of natural forces they remain largely as they would have appeared after the army left the site. Its task was to defend the main shipping channel through Moreton Bay into Brisbane. In addition, there is rumour that there is an underground hospital on Bribie Island, possibly located at Fort Bribie with an ongoing conspiracy that it is hidden beneath the ruins somewhere till this day. In the 1940s at this hospital there was no resident Doctor and so the sick would parade just minor injuries such as buts on barbed wire, minor gunshot wounds, cold and the flu. This only scratches the top of the many mysteries that surround the island and the secrets that you can uncover about the history of Bribie Island and the people of the years gone by. ď‚&#x;
An observation post which formed part of the Fort Bribie defence system, as of 1943.
HOW TO VISIT 4WD to Ocean Beach campgrounds and walk to the fort via the Fort Bribie Walk. Take the 4WD access track from Woorim and travel straight up the beach directly to the fort.
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE This last month at Orianna we have seen an exciting milestone reached. The previous month has seen some fast-paced changes happening around Orianna. As you can see from the photos, the recreation centre is well underway and we are now able to
A WORD FROM PRUE We have had another fun filled month with residents participating in two separate events sponsored by Orianna Lifestyle Resorts! The first being the Strawberry Festival which saw you all eating delicious strawberry treats and hanging out on the pontoon BBQ boat at the Sandstone Point Hotel. Won’t it be exciting when you have your own boat to cruise about on?!
envision the fun times that will be had at the centre. The new Sales Centre where Karen and Kaitlyn work has been upgraded and is now complete with a brand new deck. I think we can all agree that the Sales Hut really complements the leisurely outlook of Orianna. Finally, Prue has now moved into her new Community Manager’s office in the
In September Brett, Roly, George and I participated in the VMR Bribie Charity Golf Day. While I did prove to myself once again that I am a useless golfer and definitely won't be taking up the sport it was an enjoyable day and we all had a laugh. We are slowly adding to our clan of Wednesday Wanderers with new residents arriving at Orianna and we are exploring all that the island has to offer. It was a beautiful morning walk at Woorim beach and a great sunset at the
garage of the new display home at Site 5. You will see some prospective residents walking through the home throughout the coming months, please make them feel welcome!
Spinnaker Marina sausage sizzle! There are plenty more great events coming up that you can take part in and if there is something you would like to suggest we all get involved in, please get in contact! Have a great month.
Prue Sara
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Pics of the Month 1. Spinnaker Marina Sausage Sizzle 2. Strawberry Festival 3. Wednesday Wanderers - Woorim Beach 4. Happy Hour 5. Volunteer Marine Rescue Golf Day
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Things to do with the grandkids these school holidays!
You may have just had a visit from the grandkids these school holidays and perhaps you were stumped to find something different to do with them! Be prepared for when the Christmas holidays arrive and show off your cool grandparent self with these local and awesome ideas for busting boredom.
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HYPERBOWL STRATHPINE Tenpin bowling is a great activity to do with kids that doesn’t break the bank or the back. The Hyperbowl at Strathpine is open 7 days a week and also has a café for that mid-game snack! There’s nothing like a bit of competition between family members. Visit www.hyperbowl.com.au or phone 07 3205 4033 for more information.
AQUA PARK BLI BLI
Take the kids to the Osprey House at North Lakes where they will get to observe ospreys raising their young and experience the nesting habits of these unique birds. Follow that up with a visit to the koalas, some bird watching and a picnic and you’ve got yourself a great day out for everyone!
This activity may not be for the feint hearted but there are plenty of spots to relax around the park as well. Aqua Park at Bli Bli has a series of inflatable slides, runways and jumping pillows that are sure to be a hit with the kids and tire them out too!
Visit www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au or call 07 3886 4463 for more information.
Visit www.blibliaquapark.com.au or phone 07 5448 7555 for more information.
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BE A PART OF OUR PHOTO COMPETITION! It’s great to share adventures with your friends, even when they can’t be there to experience it with you. This month, we’re inviting you to share the best nature picture of Bribie Island that you have from your adventures! All submissions will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a $20 coffee voucher for a local coffee shop. Send your snaps to the Editor at editor@cluborianna.com.au by the 20th of October. Did you know? We have a Facebook page. Jump on and like Orianna Lifestyle Resorts online!
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY 13th October 1933 Australia’s first traffic lights begin operating in Sydney.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each and every one of us knows someone who has been touched by this terrible disease but there is hope. 21st October 1879 Thomas Edison successfully demonstrates the first commercially viable electric lightbulb.
In June this year, Victorian researchers found that piggy-backing chemotherapy with two drugs that fire up the body’s immune system completely arrests the growth of tumours in an aggressive form of breast cancer.
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New developments in this space are happening right across the world and it is not possible for this work to continue without the help of dedicated fundraisers.
Lindy Chamberlain is convicted of the murder of her baby daughter after the child’s disappearance at Ayers Rock.
This October, come together with friends and family and help to raise funds for life-changing breast cancer research by either attending or hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast. To find out more about events in the local area or information on how you could host your own breakfast visit pinkribbonbreakfast.gofundraise.com.au
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RESIDENT RECIPE
3 TRICKS TO BOOST YOUR MEMORY No matter whether you can remember what your fifth grade teachers name was or you can’t even remember what you had for breakfast, actively exercising your memory is important.
1. Smell the rosemary Aromas affect our cognitive abilities. Studies have shown that having a rosemary plant on your windowsill increases alertness.
2. Teach what you have learned Share your knowledge with others through volunteer teaching.
3.Clench your fists Clench your right fist while trying to commit something to memory and then later clench your left when you want to remember again. Clenching your hands activates the side of the brain that handles that function. If you would like to talk to a doctor about some more tips for boosting your memory you may like to get in contact with Dr Davina Millar from the Bribie Island Medical Centre. If you don’t already have a local doctor on the island, consider giving Dr Millar a visit. You can call the medical centre on 07 32408 1288 to make an appointment.
WHOLE ORANGE CAKE WITH CITRUS ICING A delicious cake that is hard to stop at just one piece by resident Annette Lane. Serves 10 · Preparation 1½ hours
INGREDIENTS Cake
Citrus Icing
1 medium (240g) whole orange
1 medium (140g) lemon
200g butter, melted
1 small (180g) orange
3 eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup (160g) icing sugar mixture
1 cup (220g) caster sugar
1 teaspoon boiling water, approximately
1½ cups (225g) self-raising flour
METHOD Step 1 Preheat the oven to moderate (180°C/160°C fan-forced). Grease a deep 20cm cake pan, line base with baking paper.
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Step 2 Wash and dry orange; cut into quarters and remove seeds. Process in a small food processor until pulpy.
Step 3 Transfer orange to a medium bowl, stir in butter, eggs, sugar and sifted flour until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake in a moderate oven for about 50 minutes or until cooked when tested. Stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.
Step 4 To make the citrus icing: Using a zester, remove strips of rind from lemon and orange - you will need 2 teaspoons of each. Squeeze juice from fruit - you will need 2 teaspoons orange juice and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Sift icing sugar into a bowl; stir in juices and enough water to make a smooth paste. Stir in rind.
Step 5 Pour Citrus Icing immediately over cake; stand until set.
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Meet your neighbours ANNETTE + MARLEY Dogs really are our best friends and this couldn’t be truer for fellow Orianna resident Annette and her spoilt pooch Marley! The eight year old, pure Shitzu cross Poodle, has been with Annette since Marley was a puppy and now joins our community here at Orianna. In deciding to leave her home on the Gold Coast and move
UPDATE ON THE PONTOON BBQ BOAT In the last month we have seen some swift progress to the pontoon BBQ boat! The decals that will go on the sides of the boat have been created by the designer and the final proof sent to the manufacturers. The latest
information is that the boat is getting close to completion now with just a couple of weeks left to wait if all goes to schedule. It won’t be long and we will be cruising the waters of the Pumicestone Passage!
into Orianna, Marley was Annette’s number one concern. “If Marley couldn’t go there was no way that I was going”, she says, “There are plenty of places that I considered but moved on because they wouldn’t allow pets”. Marley is the life of the Orianna party. “Marley loves the resort lifestyle. It takes us ten minutes to walk down our street because Marley needs to check on everyone. She likes to see what they’re up to as we walk past. She really makes herself at home wherever she goes”, Annette says. Community Manager Prue says, “We all enjoy Marley’s company. It creates a really nice environment to have pets around the resort”. Marley joins two other furry friends, Tinkabelle and Sian as the first resident pets at Orianna with plenty more to come!
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OCTOBER COMMUNITY EVENTS © Sydney Comedy Festival
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour
$35PP
Fri 13th · 8pm Redcliffe Cultural Centre, Redcliffe
©Sandstone Point Hotel
The 3rd Annual FMX Extreme Rodeo
$17PP +BF
Sat 21st · 2pm Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point
The Showcase Tour is back on the road! Call your pals and grab your tickets to the funniest night of entertainment!
Bull and bronc rides, barrel races, sheep dog shows, whip cracking, and a cattleman’s bar to wet your whistle!
For more information vist: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
For more information vist: www.sandstonepointhotel.com.au
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Sat 28th · 8:30pm–11pm Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point With Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Diesel, The Superjesus and The Art, all coming to Moreton Bay’s slice of paradise. For more information visit: www.sandstonepointhotel.com.au
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