Esperance Tide January 2019

ESPERANCETIDE.COM Issue 46 • Friday January 4, 2019 • Free Monthly

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: @NIKKINRMN

Summer swimwear in store now!

• SEAFOLLY • SEAFOLLY KIDS • BAKU • BOND-EYE • BOUND • JUMP • EB & IVE 22 Andrew Street, Esperance (08) 9071 5778

bnaturallyyou.com.au

Happy new year! Welcome to 2019. I am currently sitting on the silicious white sand at an unknown (aka secret) beach (somewhere east), a bout to hit send on this January bumper issue. After a lovely opening of our new store on Dempster, I think I need a couple of days off to enjoy this legitimate weather we have somehow stumbled across.

MERVE G UIDE

8

New year’s cleanse

What to look forward to this year? I am looking forward to speaking to and meeting new businesses, more colourful events

by Kyza, continuous support from readers and maybe another few subtly themed issues (we know there your fav). Feel free to get in touch if you are interested in contributing in some way, shape or form. It’s an open house.

16

5 MIN UT E HISTOR Y Museum Village

Australia Day long weekend is a big one in town, and without trying to sound like your next door neighbour after midnight on a Saturday night, let’s try to reign in on the rubbish this year.

Keep it to a solid min. Some beach car parks have only a few to nil rubbish bins, so please be prepared if you’re heading down for your annual Aussie Day picnic.

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

J A N U A RY

201 9

Big congrats to Esperance’s very own sailing team, Anger Mangement, who recently participated in the 4th annual Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race which kicked of on Boxing Day. The team were the 40th over the line and came 14th in their Division.

Amazing work, boys.

UP N EXT

4

2

/

Bob & Jim’s General Store

C a n yo u h el p f i n d S a m m y t h e s e al ?

2 / ESPERANCE TIDE / AUGUST 2018

He's hiding on one of our pages.

18

REC IPE BYO salad

P U BL I SH ER

A DVE R T I S I NG E NQ UIRIES

C REAT IVE DIREC T O R

Esperance Tide

hello@esperancetide.com

Bronte Vincent

ESPERAN C ET IDE. COM /esperancetide

ABN 46 838 497 722

0419 602 851

bronte@esperancetide.com

@esperancetide

CON TRIBU TERS

Sarsby Martin

Kyron Smithson

Liv Walter

Demi Barker

Antoinette Vincent

Drewe Vincent

Karli Florrison

Elaine Siemer

Bernadette Pokela

tagged in town FOLLOW @ESPERANCETIDE ON INSTAGRAM & HASHTAG #ESPERANCETIDE TO BE FEATURED

@ D A N IEL MN O R M A N

@ T H OMAS0 8 FISHIN G Nothing better than a fresh feed of abalone!!

@ DAN E.HO L DMAN Morning Paddles

@L OV I N G L I F EI M A G E S Beach day bliss

@ JAC KIED41 A cheeky holiday paddle

@ ESPERAN C EC EN T RAL Eleven mile exploring

3

An incredible sunset picnic

/ ESPER A N CE TIDE / J A N U A RY 201 9

OPEN 7 Days a Week 7am - 3pm (until end of jan)

Juices, Smoothies, Paninis (Vegan options)

For all Residential & Commercial Plumbing needs

0429 996 577

0403 618 388 The Tanker Jetty, Esperance Foreshore

Follow us!

bob & jim’s general store

B OB

NOT PUTTING TOO MANY EGGS IN ONE BASKET

JIM

TIDE / J A N U A RY 201 9

⟶

ESPER A N CE

You may be unaware but Bob and Jim’s supplies produce to small businesses all around town. Working in wholesale as well as retail, they supply big orders to farmers and families from here to Norseman, and freight distant orders as far as the red desert. Anna shared her experiences at a grocery store food convention up in Perth recently and shed a little more light on the fact that they are the most remote independent grocery store in WA. And because of this, they are fundamental to the steady flow of things in town. Amongst likeminded individuals, Anna and Raana spend a lot of time researching and gathering the best products to suit Esperance’s market. From the humble vegan to meat-loving carnivore, there’s something for everyone to pluck from the shelf. For someone who isn’t dripping in cash, I can comfortably say that despite my champagne tastes, everything there is within my beer budget. Including the free returnable shopping bags at the counter if you haven’t got enough hands for the return home. I thoroughly enjoy Bread Local’s perfect sourdough loaves, a never-ending supply of Romano tomatoes and the Brinjal-pickle I serve like Sriracha on everything. Such a simple combination, I find myself eating three times a day. We’ve all found our staples there.

Every man and their dog visit Bob & Jim’s General Store on a Saturday morning. A ritual, it’s a sight to see and like any ongoing visit; abundant. Within the small retail area they sell from, the place is packed with a great sense of friendship and community as well as all the fine nick-nacks in-between.

Funny enough, I managed to muster all my Christmas shopping there too. There’s no tailored lighting or poor playlist selection to burn a hole in your pocket. People try to force eye contact and spur on a great conversation because everyone there wants to actually be there. Prices are handwritten and not plagiarised, from one ‘deal’ to the next in red. I’m a frequent visitor to the budget trolley in the back right-hand corner. With only one mouth to feed, this is a constant stop-over. A quick shop to work out what’s for dinner that night. A peace of mind knowing that no food was wasted in their store that day. No-one is afraid of a few bad apples at Bob and Jim’s and if they were and not up to standard, Anna promised anyone working on any given day would happily replace the duds for you. There’s no point in filing a complaint letter to be able to talk to the manager, they might be just out-back. Anna and Raana value your opinion.

Let’s just say the store is not run by a few stray guinea-pigs either and the girls behind the counter have had brilliant first-hand experience in cordiality.

/

This afternoon I got to catch up with part owner and good friend Anna. Unfortunately, her main side-kick and Robin to the Batman clan Raana was off-duty for the day. An amateur to interviewing, I sat down with Anna and tried to think of the big questions but ended up happily falling into a long conversation about how important it is to represent quality over quantity in a small connected community. Anna shared how the store has a distant connection to her grandfather, along with all his close friends and business partners. An abundant store, unafraid of sticking to their core values, as locals we’re extremely lucky to have them.

5

Fruit, veg and grocery store now turned general gtore. Bob & Jim’s General Store, with a fresh lacquer of the recognizable citrus green exterior, is your one-stop go-to for all the good things. With about 90% of their produce sourced strictly from Western Australian’s farmers and the remaining 10% being from the rest of Australia, locals flock from as far as the Eucla to get a taste of what’s in store. Bob & Jim’s, commonly know as BJ’s is far from anything you might get on the red light district. The staff are too down to earth to pay much attention to such requests (B-J’s) but will go to all lengths to source you and your family the finest products for fine dining or a picnic on the beach. There’s something for everyone within any budget. I’ll remind you, we’re talking about food.

I got my hands on an Esperance newspaper dated Wednesday, June 29, 1983. An absolute beauty, the first-page article ventures into Bob and Jim’s former years, their family and friendly involvement with the Esperance and Kalgoorlie community, their commitments to local organizations such as the Civic Centre and Meals on Wheels, and the ongoing extended thanks to their many customers. Former owner Robert ‘Bob’ Bruce-Smith was introduced to the fruit and vegetable industry as soon as he left school and started working alongside his father’s business straight away. After 22 years of heavy involvement with multiple grocery businesses, Bob joined Woolworths in 1971. Twelve months later, Bob and his family moved to Esperance to become a local outlet manager. Later, jumping from Kalgoorlie back to Esperance and with tremendous help from silent partners, Jim and wife Margaret Leary, BJ’s Fruit and Vege Mart went into business. 30 years on, Bob, Jim’s, Raana and Anna’s general store continues to sell only top grade produce, meeting all our local requirements. We can confidently say still to this day, our town is unique in its people, the friendliness and hospitality.

Long live Bill & Jim’s General Store and our continued effort to shop locally. Blow-job or Blueberry.

6

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

J A N U A RY

201 9

SARS

BJ’s advertisement in The Esperance Express, dated Wednesday June 29, 1983

Our new brand is taking us back to where it started in 1973 with Bob and Jim and their locally owned store.

WEBSITE TO DOWNLOAD ORDER FORMS:

bobandjims.com.au EMAIL ADDRESS:

hello@bobandjims.com.au

73 Dempster Street Phone 9071 3993 Fax 9071 7171

We have a HUGE range of homewares from Candles to Cutting Boards to Colanders, Cutlery to Crockery and Cake Tins.

And that’s just the stuff that starts with a C Your new home for homewares 08 9071 2446 106 Dempster Street, Esperance 6450, Western Australia

@Retravision.Esperance

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: @VINNIEPRESTON

MER VE GUIDE

new year’s cleanse We’re all getting back into the swing of things this month. We’d like to think ‘cleansing’ is just a matter of throwing around good mojo, burning sage til your eyes water and tempting yourself to a collagen mask once or twice a week, alongside a few uplifting youtube videos on David Attenborough and your best bet to save the turtles. Yes, do all of these desirable things, but do know, to make any radical impact we have to work with a blank canvas and start fresh.

Clearly, there’s more to it and here you have it. Priority: knowing what has accumulated before ridding yourself of clutter and leaving with the essentials, a better frame-of-mind, some respect for the body you were born with and a sanctuary you can comfortably call ‘home’. This is not a fitness regime to follow but if you like, you can recite this whole article in an Aretha Franklin “Respect” kind of tone. Whatever works for you.

M ERV E GU I DE

MIND We all have big heads. It’s not a matter of size and shape. It rolls back and forth across our shoulders by the hour with a little voice inside it dictating the speed and whether we choose to make most of our day. Depending on your mood, despite the weather, our noggin’s can weigh as little as an inflated balloon or can stick out like a lead one. We can all be a bit of an eye-sore and despite our strong efforts to have a floral summer wardrobe or drown ourselves in aftershave, we’re no better than the person standing next to us or the chip you carry around on your shoulder. Looking like a sh*t-stick and being able to follow-through with tasks is yep, all down to your frame-of-mind. Keeping a clear head reciprocates. A chain effect–we can be the best person for ourselves and others by cherishing our values and thought patterns. That’s why we recommend reiki. Good friend and champion in the trade, AJ Stewart-Vibart is so good her hands. Note: it doesn’t have to be for everyone but we can vouch for reiki’s profound positive effects. You don’t have to practice anything or go barefoot either. Sacrifice a solid hour or two out of your day for your head. Reiki has been clinically proven effective for multiple medical conditions. You can find out more on AJ’s Facebook page.

/ J A N U A RY 201 9

SARS

TIDE

Once you’ve mastered a better frame of mind and you’ve optimized your body’s general health, it’s great to have a comfortable environment to sustain both in.

Take some further time to rearrange your furnishings to better suit the activities you find yourself and your family regularly doing. Either remove or move the hurdles and speed bumps. Make more room for the important things. Down at Naturally Esperance, Annie has a wide variety of natural and organic assorted oils and fragrances to get your dwelling smelling amazing. Sentimental, once you start complimenting the jobs with your favourite aromas. Out of habit, things become easier to do. With regularity comes conformity, but in a good way. Once you are comfortable in your now own tailored environment and home, your regular jobs are churned over quicker leaving you with more time at the end of each day for you and your family to spend time together. What may seem an ordinary activity can turn into something adventurous. Everyone is confident with their choices and how they navigate their day as soon as the sun rises to the time they decide to hit the hay. Work on your place.

ESPER A N CE

Our body is the vessel we use to get from ‘a’ to ‘b’.

Long showers at the end of the day can only relieve so much of the stress we put our frame through throughout the week. Look after yourself. We’re not puppets so think about greasing up your joints with a little CLR, take your bod to B Naturally You. Sarah and her incredibly talented team are also good with their hands. Book yourself in for a consultation if you’re unsure what your physique is craving. There’s a remedy or massage for every sportsman or woman, homebody, office-worker or a general go-getter. Again, sacrifice a couple of hours out of your day to be able to add a few more on. Bronte had the opportunity to suss out The Beauty Chef. Full of organic prebiotics and probiotics, you’ll find yourself glowing from the inside out. Your health, glowing skin and mood are strongly dictated by what you eat. The Beauty Chef is not a fad diet and can be tailored, beneficial to those who suffer from stress, weak sleeping patterns to acne issues or wicked mood swings. Walk into B Naturally You today and the girls will happily talk you through their products and routines to follow.

/

PLA CE

9

BODY

1 0

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

J A N U A RY

201 9

Surf Check with Dave, 1976 In 1976, I found myself in the backseat of an EH Holden Station Wagon doing a surf check along the coast to Nine Mile Beach with David Kennedy, son of U.S senator, Robert F. Kennedy, and his mate whose name I am unable to recall. In the front driving was Jen, owner of the EH, and partner Kim. Odd but true. Jen was a kneeboard rider, an extinct species these days, and was teaching at the Condingup Primary School. David and a friend were staying on a local farm in the area, sent to the back blocks of Western Australia to get away from certain lifestyle choices. Jen had been asked to show Dave and friend the coast on a Sunday afternoon, I was invited along for the ride with the chance of a surf.

I recall the surf was rubbish, a bit like all of 2018, but Dave did not seem too keen for a surf anyway. He was keen on ‘coke’ however and requested where he might get his hands on some to which Jen replied, Bobs Food Corner where we dropped into on the return trip to town. Jen returned from the store with an ice cold can of Coca Cola which she handed to Dave, he didn’t seem thirsty after all. We headed for the Sunday session at the Pier with Dempster Head cranking out rock and roll covers, with a bar full of tuna fishes, abalone divers, shearers, and farmhands, all well and truly getting into the swing of things, very few women, it was 1976. Dave’s mate looked amused, Dave looked bemused, this was a long, long way from the Manhattan disco scene he was acquainted with. As I had an hours drive out to the farm for work the next day, I said my goodbyes. Dave and friend returned to the states sometime after and resumed old ways, it did not end well for Dave, something to do with coke I heard.

George Harrison was in the Condingup area some years later but Jen didn’t get the call for a surf check, now that would have been odd.

SPEEDLINE

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

This surf report is sponsored by...

Native gardens Reticulation installs and maintenance Plant pruning, hedging and removal Weeding, trimming and mulching In memory of Angela

CALL JACKSON 0467 018 951

BUSH BANTER

MERVE GUIDE

Magic Mulch

Sil ly season

Do you feel like your garden is thirstier than your average Australia Day punter? You continually water but it never seems to be enough, one hot day and your plants turn up their toes. Before you throw your hands in the air and order in a bobcat and some fake lawn, the answer is simple. Mulch.

Hand up if you are feeling puffed after all your Christmas and New Year celebrations? About now I want to curl up on the couch and read all those books I received or watch the cricket but the kids are demanding to be taken to the beach and Mrs Merve says I need to clean the remainder of the turkey off the Weber! The rellies are still with us so more trips to the shop to restock the endless emptying fridge.

A good layer of mulch on your garden will hold back weeds, help insulate roots during drought times, break down into organic matter, stop evaporation and conserve moisture and will make your garden look amazing.

EST. 2004

NEW LOCATION Shop 5, 2 James Street, Esperance FOLLOW US

201 9

The Lifestyle Boutique Of Esperance

J A N U A RY

Gift & Living

/

MERVE

TIDE

So, if you are reading this you are alive and I hope you have your own list no matter how short, that makes you look forward again to the next silly season.

ESPER A N CE

E S P E R A N C E FA R M T R E E S

/

The soil needs to be wet before mulch is applied. The best time is at the end of winter but as we are well into summer, give the garden a good soaking, then shovel the mulch on, sit back and admire your hard work and head to the beach!

But in reality, I would miss the silly season because it is the best time of the year to really understand what it is to be grateful. Here are a few things on my list that I really appreciate; going out and finding the right Christmas tree and helping the kids decorate, catching up with family who travel from afar to be with us, cooking up a storm with my visitors, spending time with grandparents who may not be around for many more Christmases, sitting around and having long chats, showing off our beautiful coastline to our out of town rellies, watching the fireworks from the foreshore while toasting the New Year and finally my good health while thinking of those much loved friends and family members who are no longer alive to celebrate all the above.

1 1

There are many choices when it comes to choosing your mulch. If you’re looking for a cheap option, spend the day raking under your trees and cover your garden with dried up leaves. The cost is free, the yard looks tidy and you’ve reduced the fire hazard around your house–triple bonus. If you want to spend some money, Holcim has a great jarrah bark mulch which will make the garden look very Gucci, but can be costly if you have a large area to mulch. Other options are pea straw, seaweed, compost, gravel, crushed rock and more.

Every year I tell myself that next Christmas and New Year it’s going to be a quiet one. Perhaps we might even sneak off somewhere and eat some Maccas in a park on Christmas Day while telling the kids that Santa doesn’t know where to find them.

201 9 J A N U A RY / TIDE ESPER A N CE / 1 2

It’s late, and I’m flagging. Esther has just asked the new Google Home Mini whether it believes in aliens. Apparently, it’s beyond her. The fact we now have an intelligent speaker in our bedroom feels beyond me. When exactly did that happen? I’m yet to connect my phone to the thing so we can receive full premium Spotify, I have enough trouble connecting my shirts to clothes hangers or myself to people on the best of days. Could this thing replace my job sometime soon? Is it plotting to steal my girlfriend into some kind of oddball lullabye-singing acapella group? Honestly, I’m wary of its intentions, particularly if it begins to grow and somehow gains weight advantage over me, though that may truly be a stretch.

Life has been kind of wild of late. I’ve felt a little disconnected on an individual level although entirely connected on a community level. It’s been an absolute pleasure delivering some super enjoyable events to the local community. I’ve been craving a small gathering of like minds, I think it’s just around the corner and perpetually more productive than my inherent craving for chocolate. Insatiable as always (sighhhhh).

PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: JONTY SCOBLE Rachel Vibart playing at the Cannery Arts Centre

January always throws down the good times. I’ve got a few days off to start before two dates with Grand Casual in Denmark and Albany (January 5 & 6). Sunday, January 13 sees an ultra rad day out at the Yacht Club with ROOBS, Rachel Vibart, Demi Vandenberghe and myself laying down some tunes from 3pm onwards, get amongst that one. Keep an eye out for the return to There Goes The Sun a classic Cannery gig accompanied by our everpopular Open Mic. Those two are in the working stage as I’m typing this though rest assured they will be rolled out soon. I hope everyone has had a cracker of a Christmas and new year. Thank you to all who have come out to catch some live music, from myself and all the musicians/ volunteers and crew, we are eternally grateful.

KYZA

Esperance

MINI GOLF FOR HIRE Jolly Jalopy Birthday Parties Work Functions

GENERAL OPENING HOURS Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OPENING HOURS Open Every Day 10am - 4pm TWILIGHT GOLF FROM DEC 26 We are open from 10am - 8/9pm PHONE 0448 482 873

Culture Pops JAN

Denmark band Evergone is making a return to the Esperance Motor Hotel, starting at 8pm.

Playing classics from The Beatles, Paul Kelly, Bruce Springsteen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Queen, The Rolling Stones, & more as well as their own original material.

JAN

Cannery Art Centre’s Kickarts program is back for January school holidays kicking off on January 8. See below for workshop dates and details.

5

8

JAN

9

JAN

The Rotary Club of Esperance presents Australia Day Family Fun Event from 9am - 2pm at Adventureland Park.This year there will be plenty of food and market stalls, displays, seniors scooter race,and childrens activities including novelty races,bouncy castle, merry go round,face painting and free ice creams.

Live entertainment will feature from local musicians including Mary Leske, Kyron Smithson, Laurie Petrie, Campbell Garratt and the Esperance Brass Band.

20 26

Head down to the Esperance Bay Yacht Club from 3pm to 7pm for another fantastic Sunday Session featuring four great local acts, Roobs, Rachel Vibart, Demi Vandenberghe and Kyron. Free entry and bar will be open for those thirsty for a bev.

J A N UA RY H O L I DAY P R O G R A M PRICES Members $15 & Non Members $30 DETAILS & ONLINE ENROLMENT Visit canneryartscentre.com.au or call 9071 3599 Office is open Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm

DAT E Tuesday, Jan 8 Wednesday, Jan 9 Thursday, Jan 10 Friday, Jan 11 Tuesday, Jan 15 Wednesday, Jan 16 Thursday, Jan 17 Friday, Jan 18 Tuesday, Jan 22 Wednesday, Jan 23 Thursday, Jan 24 Friday, Jan 25

TIME 1pm - 3pm 1pm - 3pm 1pm - 3pm 1pm - 3pm 10am - 12pm 1pm - 3pm 10am - 12pm 10am - 12pm 10am - 12pm 1pm - 3pm 1pm - 3pm 1pm - 3pm

WO R K S H O P Esperance Tees Sea Monsters in Raku Clay Flotsam & Jetsam Mosaics Oceanic Hanging in Felted Wool Aquatic Mobiles Marine Marbling Sea Rope Baskets Sculptures of the Sea Clay Ship Wrecks Seabird Figurines Sea Fossil Plasters Pottery Wheel

AG E 10-17 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 10-17 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 10-17

201 9

Learn more about what’s on in Esperance by visiting esperancetide.com

J A N U A RY

Later that night head to the the Soundshell for the screening of Red Dog. Gates open at 6.30pm and film starts at 7pm. Bring a picnic and a rug, food and drink will be available for purchase. Head to the Moving Movies Facebook page for information on ticket prices and more.

/

In collaboration with LEAF, the Cannery Arts Centre is hosting a documentary film series - screening films relevant to our FLOTSAM & JETSAM exhibition. Starting at 7pm on both January 13 & 31, entry is free and BYO bean bags, as only some seating is provided.

TIDE

Head down to the Loose Goose for it’s Sunday night Jazz & Blues Club from 5pm onwards for a some great live music.

And maybe a sneaky cocktail jug too.

ESPER A N CE

JAN

19

/

13

Kyza Presents is bring back There Goes The Sun in the Cannery Art Centre Courtyard. There Goes The Sun brings together a stellar lineup of Esperance solo acoustic artists, with a depth of talent and varying styles. Head to kyzapresents.com for more details.

1 3

JAN

Join Campbell Garratt, Josh Thomas and another special youth guest as they bust out the tunes at the free event called Busking at the Jetty Headland. Starting at 10am, grab a juice from s’juice and enjoy the holidays with some local musical favourites.

JAN

SOMETHING OLD ALBUM REVIEW In May 1983, british band New Order released its second album which was in reality the first collection of post Joy Division songs. Their 1981 album, Movement, was really a Joy Division album without Ian Curtis as the band came to terms with the frontman’s death. The change from Joy Division to New Order, musically, was greater than one imagined. The early eighties saw change from post punk and into the puppetry of the new pop music that had many cringing. Independent rock went into the background to sometimes morph into mainstream through bands like The Smiths, The Cure, U2, XTC and Simple Minds.

1 4

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

J A N U A RY

201 9

POWER, CORRUPTION & LIES BY NEW ORDER

Power Corruption & Lies, however, captured the moodiness of post-punk and combined it with the upbeat feel of electro-pop, to deliver a superb album only to be worn down in ensuing years by the 80s pop factory using synthesisers and drum machines to make frizzy hair and shoulder pads look good. Ecstasy was after all the new generational drug of the times. ‘ I’ M N OT TH E KI ND TH AT LI KES TO TELL Y OU J U S T WH AT Y OU W A N T M E TOO. Y OU ’RE NOT TH E KI ND TH AT NEEDS TO TELL ME A B O U T TH E BI RDS A ND TH E BEES . ’ The long play (12-inch) record has eight tracks which provide the listener with somewhat experimental yet emotional sounds of the electronics. The use of synthesizers programming and electronic percussion is complementary to guitar, bass and incredible drum beats from drummer Stephen Morris. Lyrically the songs seem to be mostly organic and heartfelt. Age of Consent is is classic example which describes that timeless battle of one generation to the next.

The title of the album was chosen by Bernard Sumner from a 1981 conceptual art exhibition in Cologne, Germany. On the opening night of the exhibition the artist Gerhard Richter vandalised the exterior of the Kunsthalle by spray painting the text, ‘Power, Corruption, and Lies’. The cover is a reproduction of the painting ‘A Basket of Roses’ by French artist Henri Fantin-Latour, which is part of the National Gallery’s permanent collection in London. ‘ S U G G ES TED TH E M EA NS BY WH I CH POWER, CORRU PTI ON AND L IES I N F IL T R ATE OU R LI V ES . TH EY ’RE S EDU CTI V E. ’ 4/5 stars for this underground electro pop masterpiece.

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP!

Shoes, including Birkenstock, souvenirs, novelties , delicious lollies & fudges AND MUCH MORE! WE ARE OPEN

Mon-Fri 10-4.30 • Sat 10-12.30 • Sun 9-12.30 (market days)

Esperance Museum Village • 0415 388 420

A U S TRA LI A D AY E D IT IO N

1 5 / ESPER A N CE TIDE

DOWN

4. What Australian movie includes the phrase “Tell him he’s dreaming”?

A CR O S S

6. Which Australian actress played Queen Elizabeth I in the movie Mary Queen of Scots?

5. Who founded Australia’s first commercial brewery?

7. What is the highest mountain in mainland Australia?

9. Where is the Kakadu National Park?

8. Australia has the world’s largest sand island. What is its name?

11. What is a quandong?

10. What famous Australian spread contains Vitamin B?

14. Where was Ned Kelly’s last stand?

12. How many countries are larger than Australia?

17. What animal features on the 5 cent coin?

13. Who is the lead singer of Silverchair?

18. What is the highest grossing Australian movie?

15. Which Australian beach is famous for its white sand?

19. Hugh Jackman was born in which city?

16. Where is the Big Prawn?

Fresh 100% Beef Burgers Chicken Wraps Loaded Chips Homemade Sauces Rosie’s Chicken ‘Australia’s Tastiest Chicken’ Cold Drinks & Icecream and so much more!

View our menu or order online at www.bigbobskitchen.com.au 81 Pink Lake Road, NULSEN • 9097 0146 Find us on Facebook & Instagram

OPENing hours Mon - Thurs 4pm – 8pm • Fri - Sun 11am - 2pm

A Cut Above The Rest

201 9

2. In AFL what is the nickname of Collingwood?

J A N U A RY

3. What was the name of Australia's first Prime Minister?

/

1. Who was the first Australian to have a No. 1 international hit song, with a version of "A Pub with No Beer"?

FREE BBQ TASTE TESTERS on Saturday Morning's

PH / FAX: (08) 90713980 81A PINK LAKE ROAD (Car park out front) EMAIL pinklakebutchers@westnet.com.au FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/pinklakebutchers

Trusted local butchers

5 MINU TE HIST O RY

museum historic village ON DEM PS TER S TREET S I TS A COL L ECTION OF BU I LDI NGS TH AT A RE WEL L L OVED

BY TOU RI S TS A ND LOCALS AL IKE, NOT J U S T FOR TH E U NI Q U E A ND I NTERESTI NG S H OPS . TH E M U S EU M V I LLAG E AL SO S H OWCAS ES H ERI TAGE BU I LDI NG S THAT ARE A WELL- PRES ERV ED TI M E CAPSUL E OF LOCAL ES PERA NCE HISTORY.

The Visitor Centre

Hospital Matron’s House

Esperance’s Visitor Centre was first opened in 1967 in a small corner of Duncan Stewart’s store. As more tourists began visiting the town in the 70s, a purposebuilt tourist bureau was established in what is now the Museum Village and was officially opened in 1984.

- now Recherche Gallery

Salmon Gums School The old Salmon Gums School was originally built as a school room at the Princess Royal Mine in Norseman in 1906. When enrolments in the school at the mine site declined, the school was moved to the primary school site in Norseman. In 1926 the first school in Salmon Gums was opened in the agricultural hall, and in 1927, the decision was made to move the unused school building from Norseman to Salmon Gums. The building was partially dismantled and moved by a Ford Model T truck and by the recently completed Norseman to Salmon Gums rail service. The school eventually outgrew the building, and a new complex was opened in 1972, with the old building scheduled for demolition.

The headmaster, Bart Northam, intervened, and the well-travelled school building was transported to where it now stands in the Museum Village. The Village Sheep Shop operated out of the building for 33 years until it closed down in 2018.

After gold was discovered in Kalgoorlie in 1893, Esperance, as the closest port, experienced a huge population boom.

In 1895, the first hospital (which also served as the Magistrate’s office) was opened. After a decline in the town’s population, the hospital closed in 1909 and was only used occasionally for emergencies. In 1926, a committee was formed to secure a hospital for Esperance. A hospital building was purchased from Wellard, in Kwinana. In 1929, the Wellard hospital was transported to Esperance by sea, on the SS Kybra. One of the buildings of the hospital was the Matron’s house, used up until 1971. After that time, the building was used for a Physiotherapy clinic and Pathology department. In 1983, the Matron’s House was moved to the Museum Village.

Police Sergeant’s Quarters - now White Sands Gallery Esperance’s first Police Station was opened in 1879, and Constable George Truslove and Lance Corporal Walter Coppin were the first police officers appointed to the area.

Their jurisdiction ran from Bremer Bay to Eucla. In 1927, the Police Sergeant’s Quarters was built and was in use until 1986, when a new Sergeant’s house was built.

F IVE M I NU TE H I S TORY

Schoolmaster’s Residence

Original Hospital

– now Esperance Cafe

- now Soothe Remedial Massage and Pink Lily Beauty

Built in 1940, on the corner of Hicks and Dempster Street, this building was used to house the school headmasters up until 1961. After that, the building was purchased by the Shire Council and used to house Shire employees.

In 1978, the building became the site of the first Senior Citizens Centre. The current Senior Citizens Centre was opened in 1983. The building was then moved the short distance across Dempster Street to the Museum village.

In 1896, with Esperance rapidly expanding and a typhoid outbreak in town, the original Hospital was built at the site of the present day Hospital on Hicks street. The hospital had four rooms - the nurse’s room, servant’s room, ward, and a kitchen/bathroom.

The hospital was closed in 1909 when the town’s population dwindled. The building was purchased by Mr Baird for £77 in 1929 and was relocated to the present site, where it was used as a BnB for some time.

Sinclair House – now E.S.P.

Chemist Shop

TIDE

– now Esperance Sew and Sews

/

Doctor’s Surgery – now Brodeine and Deine This building, built in 1900 and owned by the Daw family, came from Red Lake. It was relocated to Esperance when the Daws moved their business to Norseman. It was originally a small store located on Andrew Street, then used as an office. Doctor Tom Burcher used the building as a surgery when he arrived in town in 1966 to relieve the town’s sole doctor. Burcher stayed in town, practising in this building until 1973.

KARLI FLORISSON KARLIFLORISSON.COM

201 9

In 1895, Mr W. E. Elston arrived in Esperance and set up shop in this building in Andrew Street. It started as a stationery store, then became a general store, and later a bicycle agency. In the 1950s, J. E. Stewart took over the shop, becoming the first qualified Chemist in the town. The shop operated as a chemist shop until the 70s, after which it was moved to the Museum Village.

J A N U A RY

The church building was originally built in 1895 on Dempster Street. The first resident Minister was Reverend S. J. Rooney, who became a missionary to the Solomon Islands. After Rooney, there was no Methodist Minster in town, and the church relied on ‘missionaries’ who were stationed in Norseman. These ministers travelled by sulky or by bicycle between Norseman and Esperance, 200 kilometres of sandy, boggy track. Later, they travelled by motorbike, or on the weekly mail truck. In 1912, after a dispute over ownership of land, the church was moved down Dempster street, then in the 1920s, the building was moved to yet another site on Dempster Street. When the town’s population dwindled, the Methodist ‘Home Mission Department’ decided to dismantle the church and move it to Ravensthorpe. The remaining congregants managed to stop this move. In 1970, a new church building was built, and the old Church was moved to the Museum Village in 1979.

Built on Andrew Street in 1896, this building was originally the Esperance council office. It became the local courthouse in 1898. In 1975, the service clubs of Esperance got together to move the heritage building to its present location, the first building of what would become the Museum Village.

ESPER A N CE

– now Naturally Esperance

– now Karnpi Designs Art Gallery and Gift Shop /

The Methodist Church

The Old Court House 1 7

Laurence Sinclair first came to Esperance in the 1870s, working for Andrew Dempster as a shepherd. When the gold rush began, Sinclair travelled to Kalgoorlie in 1894 to join the search for riches. On the way back, he camped overnight, and in the morning, he discovered that his horse, Norseman, had kicked up a large gold nugget with his hoof. This was the beginning of the gold rush in the town that came to be known after the horse, Norseman.

Sinclair and his partner sold the Norseman mining lease, and Sinclair continued prospecting without much success.

Eventually, he went back to work for the Dempsters.

Sinclair’s wife, Julia, was a much-loved Midwife in the town, and they had nine children. They built the house in the early 1920s. In 1981, Sinclair’s grandson gave the house to the Esperance township, and it was moved to the Museum Village.

A FRESH S A LA D MA K ES T H E P E R F E C T B A R B E C U E S I DE DI S H . H ERE A RE TWO TAS TY A ND EA S Y TO M A KE SAL ADS TH AT W I LL H AV E E V E R Y B O D Y A S KI N G Y OU FOR TH E RECI PE AT TH E END OF TH E DAY .

19

watermelon & grilled tomato salad

/

½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp coriander seeds 1 cup coriander ½ cup mint 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 lemon, juiced and rind finely grated 80 ml olive oil (1/3 cup)

1. For dressing, dry-roast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant (30 seconds), then coarsely crush with a mortar and pestle. Pulse coriander, mint, garlic and lemon rind and juice in a food processor until combined, add oil and spices, and pulse to combine.

3. Arrange watermelon in a bowl or on a serving platter, spoon over tomatoes, scatter with feta, herbs, onion and chilli, drizzle with remaining dressing and serve.

roast cauliflower & chickpea salad Ingredients

Dressing

Method

½ cup olive oil Salt 1 cauliflower 400g can chickpeas, drained & rinsed 200g baby spinach Bunch of parsley & mint leaves, chopped 1 lebanese cucumber ½ cup craisins

3 tbsp lemon 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin

1. Preheat oven to 200˚C. Coarsely grate a third of the cauliflower and set aside. Break remaining cauliflower into florets and mix with chickpeas, oil and salt. Roast in oven for 20 minutes.

2. Once cooled, add the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with the remaining ingredients. Toss gently and serve.

201 9

2. Heat a char-grill pan over medium-high heat. Toss cherry tomatoes in a bowl with oil to coat, season to taste, then grill, turning occasionally, until blistered (1-2 minutes).

J A NUA RY

400 gm cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil 1.2 kg watermelon, cut into thin wedges 250g danish feta, crumbled ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 long green chilli, thinly sliced Coriander & mint for garnish

/

Method

T I DE

Dressing

E SP E RA NCE

Ingredients

BUSINESS

5 reasons collaboration can help you grow your business COLLA B ORATI ON IS A N E X T R E M E LY IM P O R TANT TOOL FOR ALL S M A LL BU S I NES S OWNERS , REG A RD LE SS OF T H E I N D U S T R Y Y O U A R E I N OR TH E TY PE OF BU S I NES S Y OU H AV E. It is the connections you form with others, and the many ways you collaborate with those people that will help you grow your business in the best way possible. Here are five reasons why you should care about collaboration in your small business.

ESPERANCECHALETVILLAGE.COM.AU

(08) 9071 1861 info@esperancechaletvillage.com.au

BU S I NES S

1. Inspiration

4. Saves you money

It is easy to get into a routine during the day-to-day operations of your business and forget that there may be a better way to do something, different techniques to try, and new tools that can save you time and money.

Many collaborative relationships involve splitting intellectual contribution, handson work and, sometimes, expenses. If you collaborate with another business and part of the terms involve sharing development and marketing expenses, you can double your budget while reducing costs.

While you can read blogs, magazines, and books for inspiration, if you are not communicating, sharing, and discussing that information, the benefits are limited. It is vital to get outside of your own head in order to get a fresh perspective, trigger your creativity, review incoming information objectively, and add new contexts to the data you are gathering so you can use it effectively. Going beyond what you do and see each day to explore collaboration can be inspiring and help you think in a new way.

2. Grow your network

201 9

Now at the Museum Village Markets with our Pop-up Espresso Bar spiralcoffee.com

91 DEMPSTER STREET, ESPERANCE WWW.WOVENONLINE.COM.AU ENJOY $15 OFF FULL PRICED ITEMS BY MENTIONING THIS AD

J A N U A RY

JOHNNY WAS VIKTORIA & WOODS TIGERLILY • LEVI’S AG DENIM • SUPERGA ELK • MORRISON AND OTHER FAVOURITES

/

SUMMER CLOTHING, SHOES & ACCESSORIES

TIDE

One of the biggest benefits of collaboration is the opportunity for learning. In fact, every interaction you have with someone outside of your immediate circle can teach you something valuable. Some of the most successful collaborations involve two professionals who bring two very different skill sets, perspectives, and strengths to the table.

When this happens, you are certain to be surrounded by learning opportunities.

ESPER A N CE

3. Education

Think about the last difficult problem you faced in your business. When we get stumped, most of us immediately go to a partner, mentor, or other trusted resource who acts as a sounding board and helps us work through the problem. The harder the problem is to solve, the more we can benefit from getting the input of someone outside of the situation.

And when you add new viewpoints and experiences to the mix, the end result will often transcend what you originally set out to accomplish.

/

While every contact you make may not result in collaboration, every time you reach out to someone to explore the possibility, you are expanding your network.

5. Problem-solving 2 1

Successful entrepreneurs have a common interest in meeting new people and building a list of contacts and colleagues.

Being successful in business requires that you consistently make connections and form alliances. Imagine how your business would dwindle if you continued to network with and sell to the same group over and over again.

In this case, you can be fairly certain you will be getting a bigger bang for your buck than you would be if using only your own resources, provided all of the parties involved are equally invested in the success of the collaboration.

LOCALLY ROASTED SPECIALTY COFFEE Buy at BJ’s Fruit & Veg and Online

T O S U BM I T A LI S TI NG GO TO ES PERANCETI DE. COM O R EM A I L H ELLO@ES PERANCETI DE. COM

LOCAL MARKETS The next Esperance Growers Market will be Saturday, January 12 & 26 from 9am-11am at Nulsen Primary School.

The next Museum Village Markets will be held on Sunday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 8.30-12.30pm.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS New to Esperance and wondering what leisure activities and facilities are available in town? Find out by having a chat with Jenny. Phone the Esperance Volunteer Centre on 9072 0346 to arrange a time.

FLOTSAM & JETSAM EXHIBITION Cannery Art Centre’s eye-opening exhibition will be continuing through January up until Sunday, February 3.

Come down and exhibit works either made from or inspired by, flotsam and jetsam found along our beaches.

ESPERANCE SING AUSTRALIA Sing every Wednesday at 7pm, no experience needed and your health will benefit. We meet in the EACF activity room, Emma Starcevich is the conductor and Larraine Roderick is the pianist.

For more information call Barbara 0400542253.

ONE & ALL COMMUNITY PROGRAM This January program run by the Shire of Esperance is all about making sport and recreation fun with a variety of activities, games and challenges. Head to the Shire website for more information.

MOVING MOVIES @ THE SOUNDSHELL The 2018-19 Moving Movies is here. We are excited to bring some new fun, family movies to you and can’t wait to see you all there. Head to our Facebook page for details.

2 2

/

ESPER A N CE

TIDE

/

J A N U A RY

201 9

community notices

MORNING MELODIES IS TAKING A BREAK Will be returning to the Esperance Civic Centre in February 2019.

ESPERANCE BAY PROBUS CLUB Probus Clubs bring together retired and semi-retired people for monthly meetings with stimulating guest speakers. We meet at Esperance Travellers Inn on the first Tuesday of every month. Arrive at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. New members welcome. Phone 0415 389 069.

FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Fortnightly informal meetings to support those with family members experiencing problems with alcohol and other drugs. 4.30-6.30pm at HOPE Community Services. Phone 9071 5169.

Museum Village Markets JANUARY MARKETS

Sunday, January 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Contact Annie 0427 942 008 or Amanda 0415 388 420

ESPERANCE MEN IN SHEDS Although our name is sexist, our group is not—women are also welcome to join. The shed in Simpson Street is open 8.30-4pm from Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. Enquiries 9072 1102.

ESPERANCE WALK GROUP Our group meet at 9am every Tuesday and Thursday morning at the RSL carpark. Please contact Lyn 0408761335 or Freda 0439981867.

OLD TIME / NEW VOGUE BALLROOM DANCING 7.30pm on Friday Nights at the RAOB Hall on Williams Street, behind the Bijou Theatre. Singles, Couples and Beginners all welcome. $5pp, supper included. Contact Viv 0427 014 691.

TABLE TENNIS Thursday mornings at the Scout Hall from 9-11am. We are a very friendly group and we welcome everybody!

THE ESPERANCE BRIDGE CLUB Meet at the Senior Citizens Centre. Lessons on Fridays from 9.3011am for anyone willing to have a go. Starting times for games: Tuesdays 6.50pm, Wednesdays 1pm and Saturdays 12.45pm.

Inquiries Ian 90720313 or Jan 90713386.

ESPERANCE MECHANICAL RESTORATION GROUP MCLEAN RD Open Shed on the fourth Sunday of each month. Great displays of tractors, stationary engines, trucks, bikes, farm machinery, old vehicles including Gertie the old St John Ambulance ambulance.

10am-4pm and entry is a gold coin donation.

Summer hours for Summertime

9 to 11am

nulsen primary school

January Market Dates saturday, January 12 saturday, January 26

C APR IC O R N

TAURUS

V I RG O

DEC 22 - JAN 19

A P R 2 0 - M AY 2 0

AUG 23 - SEP 22

This new year will be all about being the most honest version of yourself.

Remember that it’s all about balance not perfection.

This year it is time to spruce up your CV, connect with your godgiven talents and to tap into your own amazing potential.

Lights. Camera. Action. There’s so much happening for you this year and you’ll finally come face-toface with what’s been stopping you from tapping into your artistic side. All I can say is, welcome home.

GE M IN I

A QUA R I U S

M AY 2 1 - J U N 2 0

JAN 20 - FEB 17

We love the way you love us, Cancer. But in 2019, it’s time to put our needs on the back burner for a while and focus on your own.

O C T 2 3 - N OV 2 1

L E O JUL 23 - AUG 22

Your mind, body, and soul, will be top of mind this month. Are you happy with your current routine? Don’t hesitate to rid yourself of what no longer serves your day-to-day life. This new energy is totally your scene.

Looks like you’ve got a lot going on this month leaving you a little out of pocket. Lucky for you, you might get an unexpected treat from the money gods this month.

Reach for the stars, but don’t overwork yourself.

SA G I TTA RIU S

201 9

You start the year with enough energy and determination to move mountains. Use it well by choosing your battles wisely.

SCORPIO

J A N U A RY

MAR 20 - APRIL 19

JUN 21 - JUL 22

/

A R I ES

C AN C E R

Cheer up, Libra darling. January is a new beginning for you. Get ready to ready to kick back, and spend time with your loved ones.

TIDE

You’re not moving in a straight line this year. Follow your intuition and steer with the current. Get ahead in your career by drawing on personal contacts.

SEP 23 - OCT 22

ESPER A N CE

FEB 18 - MAR 19

LIBRA

/

PI S CE S

You’re headed for a year of positive changes, but first it may be a good idea to sort out unfinished business and pay back all those IOU’s.

2 3

Have you been doing a lot of reflecting these days? I wouldn’t doubt it if you’ve been keeping to yourself more lately. 2019 is set give you some incredible breakthroughs.

N OV 2 2 - D E C 2 1

Everything related to your spending habits, money-making abilities, possessions, and general self-worth will be under the magnifying glass this month.

Bohemian home & giftware boutiq

feat. macrame fibre art by Sara

Opening Soo

Bohemian home & g Ci Of M tI w N Ga.r. .e 9b:o0u 0t A iMq u1e S E P T E M B E R

f e a t . m a c r a m e f iSbHrOeP a4r, tE SbPyESRaArNaC .E M U S E U M V I Shop 5, Dutton Arcade e. knotsnweaves@bigpond.com ph. 0409 204 365

@knotsnweavesco

FOR SALE

7 Mitchell Street, Castletown

Beach and Park Handy

35 Gunton Circle, Castletown

$295,000 Delivering On Style

Located in the ‘Golden Triangle’ on a big 1012sqm development block Zoned R20. This quaint cottage style home offers 2 bedrooms, open plan kitchen/dining and separate sunroom. Jarrah floors, rear decking, 4m x 6m workshop plus carport.

David McGrinder 0408 452 490

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

2

1

2

Lot 36 Connolly St, Blue Haven

The Beach House

$500,000

A generous family residence located on a corner 822sqm site offers value and style. Huge open plan living, deluxe kitchen, separate home theatre/formal lounge room and decked alfresco with timber lined ceilings. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and massive WI linen/ store. 9ft ceilings, tile fire and double garage with auto door.

Chris Pope 0439 772 747

FOR SALE

5

2

2

7/1A The Esplanade, Esperance

$720,000 Apartment Style Living

$980,000

On a sort after 4282sqm site in Blue Haven, sits this unique, 2 storey 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Huge open living area upstairs with views over West Beach and islands beyond. Featuring RC aircon, wood fire, built in storage, semi ensuite and wrap around viewing balcony with fitted café blinds. 2 bedrooms, bathroom/ laundry and games room downstairs. Massive 100sqm, 3 bay shed, ample rainwater storage and equipped bore with new pumps.

This executive, double storey home sits opposite the revitalised foreshore precinct. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as open plan living connecting through to protected balcony offering ocean glimpses. Smart wired, double glazing and ducted reverse cycle aircon. Double garage UMR through gated common entry.

Paul Blackham 0402 278 256

Laurie Fyfe 0411 090 318

FOR SALE

4

2

3

36 Crossland Street, Esperance

Flawless Presentation

FOR SALE

3

2

2

13 Crossland Street, Esperance

$550,000 A Blast from the Past

$299,000

An upmarket location reveals a stunning 2 storey home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. High gloss Bamboo flooring, huge family room, eat in kitchen and lounge area with French doors leading to private courtyard.

New carpets, rev cycle aircon, pizza oven and immaculate lawns and gardens.

A proven popular location sits this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom retro home.

Private entry hall leads to open plan living and kitchen with pantry, electric wall oven and hotplate. Built in cabinets to most rooms, ceiling fans and rev cycle aircon. Tiered rear yard includes greenhouse and water tank. Tandem garage plus workshop. Big 1012sqm block.

David McGrinder 0408 452 490

Chris Pope 0439 772 747

4

2

1

3

1

2

professionals.com.au