Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 23rd Edition November 8th 2019 Issue 100

Bribie Island + Region | ISSUE 100 | 8 November 2019

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Birthday GATEWAY DISCOVERY TOURS!

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by Richard Whetlor

ave you ever wondered what the natural beauty of Bribie Island has to offer apart from the normal access over the bridge to the beaches, shops and around the island’s roads and walkways?

There are a few very different places to see and visit that hold the history and protected flora and fauna that maybe you haven’t seen yet? Have you ever driven ‘up the beach’ where the glistening white sand meets the ocean and the bushland of the national park?

There is another world of Bribie waiting for you which is off road and requires a four-wheel drive vehicle to go see the bouncing kangaroos, the tree climbing goannas, the bird life and much, much more.

Gateway Discovery Tours offers this experience to you and friends or

family or both in a group outing to view this pristine and natural beauty that the northern part of the island offers and it’s well worth a look.

The beach access is quite an exciting journey on its own and personally when I first drove up the beach with the wife and kids we were all gobsmacked as the road is the beach and on one side is the bushland and it’s residents and one the other is the beautiful ocean, that’s quite a road in itself!

Gateway Discovery Tours can take a group of up to 35 persons with their 3 monster 4 x 4 passenger trucks offering this unique chance to see the places you probably would not normally venture to.

An adventure for the young and old is awaiting you and it’s cheaper than you think with tours starting from as little as only $65 per person and this includes an action-packed day with lunch included (dietary options available just ask).

An exploration of the inland bush tracks and the wildlife that live there with a whole lot of history to take in too. There are several war structures to see like the war bunker right at the top of the northern end of the beach and the old gunner’s concrete structure where, in WWII the soldiers would have been on guard of the

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Some of the tour group on an adventure

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The beautiful views available to all ocean passage between Bribie and Moreton Island with a rather large machine gun.

Without giving away too much of the fantastic tour of the hard to access places that await you give Gateway Discovery tours a call for more information and book your tour today.

They have two trucks that can accommodate 14 people in each (28), one which has 7 seats and they have car seats for the smaller ones too, so, what are you waiting for?

Whether you’re a visitor to the island or a local that’s never ventured up the beach or through the inland tracks it’s seriously a great day out and the tour guides have a vast knowledge of the area and its history along with the wildlife to explain to you in detail. Take the photos and memories with you after a fantastic day out for all ages.

To check availability and to book your tour please call Gateway Discovery Tours on (07) 5497 5253

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“Had a fantastic day on the tour today, so many wonderful things to see. Michael and Rick were very knowledgeable about the island, very polite and funny. Thank you, Gateway Discovery Tours it was, an amazing day and I highly recommend it to everyone.”

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Kangaroos on the northern beach

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ABOUT US

#100 November 8th 2019

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meet the team...

Richard Whetlor OWNER | EDITOR thebribieislander@gmail.com

Lulu Drew ADVERTISING MANAGER Hello Readers, Another 2 weeks have passed and here we are with another great publication but this one marks a milestone in the history of The Bribie Islander.

Images by Jack Shick

When I arrived on Bribie Island back in October 2010 with my wife Selina and our 3 kids Joe, Alfie and Elly, I was thinking about a different career path other than the building industry as I am a qualified electrician by trade, a plumber, a carpenter, a cabinet maker, a wall and floor tiler, the list goes on.

Still, my first job was welding trailers for a local at Ningi and then as a tiler working in the northern suburbs.

Next, I was off to Caloundra as a cabinet maker for a few months until I decided to go into sales. I landed a job selling accident insurance which was a very tough gig, I then worked as a sales representative for an electrical wholesaler in Geebung until I resigned after 20 months and decided to set up a monthly newspaper back in May 2014 and The Bribie Islander was ready, born on the 1st August 2014 with issue 01 at 16 pages and here we are now with a fortnightly glossy magazine issue number 100 at 80 pages.

Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.

Readers, as always, enjoy issue #100.

Take Care,

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COMMUNITY Councillor Brooke Savage (L) admires the Christmas Stocking with Lions Glen Hartley and Gene Kahler It was first staged some seven years ago from an idea from late Lion Phil Carnes and has been held in his honour ever since.

The lunch is open to all seniors but as places are limited you must register to attend. Registrations will be held at Wright’s fruit Barn on Saturday 16th November from 9 am to 12 noon.

Councillor Brook Savage said, “It was great to see Bribie Island Lions take the initiative of conducting the Christmas lunch for seniors, it is always great for the seniors on Bribie.”

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ribie Island VIEW Club has a new club banner. After 23 years of service our old banner was deemed obsolete and thanks to an anonymous member donation, we were able to enlist the help of photographer Judy Goyen and designer Cheryl Mortimer to create a modern banner that reflects who and what we are. It features a beloved Bribie pelican backed by The Glasshouse Mountains, Bribie Island Bridge and the stunning blue waters of the Pumicestone Passage.

State School Brisbane. Ms Hyne talked about how The Smith Family’s Learning For Life Programmes (LFL) changed the lives of so many of her students, especially the extra reading tuition. Moorooka State

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School currently has 37 LFL students, 10% of the enrolled students and representative of their 54 different nationalities.

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The Bribie Island VIEW Club will hold its final lunch meeting for 2019 on Wednesday 27th November with a Bring & Buy sale featuring Christmas themed items and foods, proceeds going to The Smith Family’s Christmas Toy & Book Appeal. The club would like to thank members of the public who supported the Smith Family by buying tickets in our latest quilt raffle which will be drawn on the day with all funds going to support our club’s LFL students.

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COMMUNITY EVENT ur final Show for the year has been run and won. Despite the lack of rain over the last few months, enthusiastic orchid and foliage growers from near and far managed to bench a breathtaking blur of colours, shapes, sizes and fragrances at The Orchid House and the Indoor Bowls Club. Added to that were the various vendors with their colourful stalls with society members and the general public availing themselves of the great selection of plants and other items for sale.

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Wrapup On The Bribie Island Orchid Society’s 2019 Spring Show

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It seemed like Mother Nature giving us the nod late Friday/Saturday with a good downpour to dampen the ground but not the spirits of our visitors with good patronage and comments like ‘what a stunning display’, ‘your benches are packed’, ‘smell that perfume’ etc. The folks in the kitchens were kept busy serving morning and afternoon teas, making sandwiches and making sure that all the vendors and volunteers were fed. Great job!

Den. Chet’s Choice Champion Orchid of Show & Champion Specimen Growers — R & J Hopkins

The success of our Show was dependent on a lot of hard work, effort and support from our vendors, some from as far away as Mackay, our Society members, the general public, other Orchid Society members, our Patron Simone Wilson, Woorim Surfside Pharmacy, Gary Parsons from BIDCA (Bribie Island District Community Appeal), and by no means least our Sponsors, The Bribie Island Bowls Club, McKenzie Aged Care and Browns Mitre 10. A big thank you to all.

Our Spring Show major raffle, a portion of the proceeds from which will be donated to the Vietnam Veterans Association, turned out to be a ‘family affair’ with all three prizes going to Bribie Island Orchid Society Members. The winning ticket drawn out of the box by Barry Svensson who was representing our sponsor The Bribie Island Bowls Club, was indeed his own ticket. Second Prize was won by our Treasurer, Ros Grant—duly rewarded for all her hard behind-thescenes work supporting the Show and Third Prize went to Sheron Strasser.

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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AT OUR NEXT SHOW AT EASTER 2020.

The society welcomes new members or anyone who just wants to come along to a meeting or two to see what goes on. For more information about the society itself, those interested should log onto the website www. bribieislandorchidsociety. com.au, our Facebook page which has updates, or give Teresa a call on 0407 782 290.

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The Norfolk Island Experience – it’s more that you’d expect

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ou may not have realised it, but over recent years Norfolk Island has begun to be appreciated for features it has always naturally possessed, yet had remained hidden to most travellers. Today, Norfolk is known as a fresh, seasonal foodie haven where food miles are counted in metres; as an unspoiled environmental playground with lush rainforests and coral filled waters; and an intriguing community with a culture and language of its own.

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incredible history, there is much to explore and enjoy on this little 8km x 5km island located 2hrs flying time from Brisbane and Sydney. In the chaos of our over-crowded lives Norfolk Island offers a peaceful, safe and unspoiled destination to either find, or get back in touch with yourself and loved ones. However, don’t for a minute think that means this is a sleepy destination!

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There’s plenty of history with First Fleet anniversary celebrations for the 1788 British settlement, and in March 2020 a special week of events commemorating the 230th anniversary of the wrecking of HMS Sirius on Norfolk Island. The June 1856 arrival of the Islanders Bounty mutineer descendants from Pitcairn Island is celebrated each year as Anniversary or Bounty Day. The ‘Taste Norfolk’ food festival is timed to coincide with a Thanksgiving Day public holiday (yes, Norfolk celebrates this day stemming from the early Pitcairn Islanders contact with American whalers).

Visiting during one of the Island’s annual events can add an extra dimension to a Norfolk Island holiday experience. It’s clear that one of the biggest myths about Norfolk is that there’s not much to do with so many departing travellers reporting that they didn’t get to see and do all on offer.

You’ll find a varied number of daily and evening cafes, clubs and restaurants creating meals from local fresh produce. If you love fishing you really won’t want to miss joining a charter trip to find out why the locals call it ‘catching’ instead of ‘fishing’. Snorkelling is as easy as walking in off the beach and

Whether you visit Norfolk as a sole traveller, with a partner, family or friends, or as part of an organised (or your own) group trip, make sure to use the knowledge available from local travel agents. ‘Meeting the locals’ really is part of a Norfolk Island experience, so make sure to do so even before you travel.

You’ll surely find much more than you expected on a Norfolk Island holiday!

there are many beautiful National Park rainforest walks. And of course there’s the World Heritage listed convict site at Kingston to explore by yourself or on a guided tour.

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COMMUNITY MARKETS

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arketPlace held at the Hall Grounds, Bribie Island Road in the centre of Ningi is a successful community initiative hosted by the Lions Club of Sandstone Point.

Christmas market will open for extended hours from 7am to 2pm to give market goers more time to pick up some great Christmas bargains and hang about so the kids can meet Santa.

MarketPlace, has a fantastic variety of locally produced goods for sale.

There is art and craft, bric ‘a’ brac, a sausage sizzle, including egg & bacon muffins, plants & nursery, recreational gear, fresh fruit & veg, gourmet produce, baked cakes and biscuits, alternative medicine & natural products, secondhand goods - and much, much more!

Yes, Santa is coming to MarketPlace, so bring the kids and be part of the Christmas celebrations.

He’ll also be handing out a lolly bag or two thanks to Simone Wilson, State Member for Pumicestone.

MarketPlace is held on the first Saturday of every month between 7am and midday. However, the next market, which will be a

This is also a way you can support your community.

So, come along, follow the signs to MarketPlace, Ningi and we’ll see you there!

If you’re interested in doing your bit for the community, but not quite sure how.

Then why not talk to one of the Lions Club of Sandstone Point members at MarketPlace or call 0435 017 752 and find out how you can be part of the friendliest, fun-filled Lions Club on the planet.

For more information about MarketPlace or Lions call 0435 017 752.

According to Eric Banham, Sandstone Point Lion’s MarketPlace coordinator “Our Christmas MarketPlace is shaping up to be the best market yet with lots of Christmas fun for everyone, apart from the great community feel and village atmosphere it’s a great place to meet up.

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COMMUNITY EVENT by the talent of none other than well-known local, Ray Sinclair. As the afternoon rolled on, concert goers heard performances by Rick Dalton, Jack James, Peta Schubel, “The Wildflowers” and the dynamic Kiani Jazz Smith. to support those who are Next to entertain was homeless or at risk.

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AND THE BEAT WENT ON (For Six Hours)

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n what was arguably the longest concert ever to be held on Bribie Island, twelve talented entertainers took to the stage at the Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Hall on October 26th for the inaugural BIDCA Music Festival which was held as a way of raising funds

Following a few humorous poems by Wally The Bush Poet, the music began when Rod and Anita of “Double Trouble” gave the audience a sample of their harmonious voices and this was followed by a few songs

Michael Early had them up dancing

band followed up by another well-known local entertainer, Michael Early (of DooDads fame) who even had some of the audience up on the dance floor with his toe-tapping style. Bribie

Island band “Erin May” wowed the audience as the second last act and the event was closed by “The Plumb Dogs” who had generously donated their whole day to helping out with instrumental backing and equipment and their lead guitarist Keith Haigh provided his expertise as sound engineer for the concert.

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Member for Pumicestone Simone joined the BIDCA team for a photo to mark the event.

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by Rolling in Dough Bakery and The Wallum Action Group Community Nursery and two hours of handyman services courtesy of BIDCA member Paul Minchenko.

of BIDCA (Bribie Island District Community Appeal) were on hand to prepare and sell tasty hamburgers and drinks to keep concert goers’ hunger at bay. Special guests at the BIDCA Music Festival included Division One Councillor Brooke Savige, Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson, Member for Longman Terry Young and Division two Councillor Peter Flannery.

Other raffle prizes were a gift basket donated by Member for Longman Terry Young, a twenty dollar voucher for Wright’s Fruit Shop and a number of hand crafted wooden items donated by BIDCA. Last to be drawn were the two major prizes which were a half day BBQ Boat hire donated through the generosity of Robyn and Brendan of Bribie Island Boat Charters and a new acoustic guitar which was donated by a BIDCA member. The lucky door prize was a very well stocked gift basket from Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson who, along with Emma Dyson, did a tremendous job selling the raffle tickets.

During the time between performances by the really talented artists, there were raffle draws and this resulted in those who were lucky enough to have their ticket drawn receiving some very worthwhile prizes including a fifty dollar “Wish Card” generously donated by Woolworths, family passes to the Caboolture Warplane and Flight Heritage Museum and also the Tavas Aviation Museum, Vouchers donated

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The dynamic Kiani Jazz Smith wowed the audience.

A BIDCA spokesperson said that the event would not have been possible without the support of all those who volunteered on the day and several sponsors including The Bribie Islander Community Magazine, Simone Wilson MP, Victory Press and all those who donated prizes.

‘We are really grateful for their generosity,’ he said.

BIDCA run the Brennan Park Markets on the third Sunday of each month and the members look forward to seeing everyone at their next market on November 17th.

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Birds Queensland outing to Bribie 2019

By Anne Bradley

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embers of Birds Queensland have visited Bribie 35 times since 1975. They go to a wide variety of habitats on the island to take a census of the birds: Buckley’s Hole, Red Beach, the road to the sewage works (off First Avenue), Kakadu bird hide, Wright’s Creek, White Patch, Star Marina and Bibimulya. It is a matter of honour for them to be able

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to see over 100 different species in a day. This year and last, BIEPA has been invited to participate and I have gone along, last year with only one other member, this year with several. They make us very welcome and even supply us with good quality binoculars for the day.

I am enormously impressed by the ability of members of the group to spot birds that I would never have found by myself. Believe me, it is

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This year, over 90 different species were identified in the first three hours and 121 during the day, with 6 others heard but not seen.

The highlight for many people was the Common Sandpiper that was spotted at Star Marina towards the

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Faulty Towers comes to Bribie!

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By Anne Matthews PR Director Bribie Rotary

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lthough it’s over 40 years old, Fawlty Towers is still regarded as one of the best BBC sitcoms ever made. There were only ever 12 episodes produced between 1975 and 1979, but you can still watch them today. The show starred John Cleese as the constantly frustrated hotelier Basil Fawlty, Prunella Scales as the bossy, condescending Sybil Fawlty, and Andrew Sachs as the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel. I know many of us believe this show was actually based on fact, having visited England, but I’m reliably told it is meant to be fiction - even though the character of Basil was inspired by

Donald Sinclair, the owner of a Torquay Hotel where John Cleese had stayed with the Monty Python troupe.

It’s been awhile since many of us have heard the dulcet tones of Basil Fawlty echoing around his majestic Torquay Hotel.

Who can forget Manuel constantly asking ‘Que’ or Basil’s ‘Always reminds me of somebody machinegunning a seal.’ And about Sybil’s laughter, ‘Please don’t alarm yourself, it’s only my wife laughing.’ And the way the Fawlty Towers sign was altered at the beginning of each episode!

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he New Zealand Ladies group meet at the Bribie Sports Club at Bongaree,10.30am on the third Wednesday of the month. It is very casual and a wonderful gathering of ex-pats, from New Zealand. Some of us have been here for many years, while others are relatively newcomers.

Getting together every month for twenty years is quite an achievement and we have lots of laughter and fun.

We would like to encourage any more ‘Kiwi ladies’ out there, to come along and enjoy the friendship and know there are plenty of us hidden in the crowds on and around our island paradise.

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We would like to boost our numbers, as we guess there are always new people coming to live on the Island to enjoy our weather and lifestyle.

November is our anniversary month of 20 years, which will be followed by a Christmas gathering in early December. For any more information please contact Lynne on 0422 313 584.

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By Anne Matthews PR Director Bribie Rotary

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ne of my family’s favourite poets, Robert Frost, said, ‘I am not a teacher, but an awakener.’

Likewise a paraphrased quote from Plutarch says ‘education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire’.

These eloquent quotes are all very well for people in developed countries who have access to so many educational resources, but how do we educate, awaken, or light a burning desire to learn for people in remote areas of developing countries such as PNG and Africa? As part of its commitment to basic education, one of Rotary’s six causes, Rotary District 9600 is providing the ‘Teacher in a Box’ program, and training in its use, to people in remote areas.

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NO, we are not packaging teachers in boxes and sending them to developing countries, whereupon they spring forth to work their magic. We are actually thinking outside the box, as well as inside, to achieve our aims. What some might call lateral thinking.

Teacher in a Box (TIB) uses re-purposed laptops, which act as both a browser and a server, to provide offline access to over 10,000 educational and vocational videos which are stored in the system. By connecting the TIB laptop with a projector and speakers, a teacher is able to provide a complete lesson to a classroom. The mini router, that comes with the TIB kit, means that it can also be accessed by any Wi-Fi enabled device for selfpaced learning.

TIB is the brainchild of Jeanette Johnstone from the Rotary Club of Paddington, Queensland.

Following a visit to Tanzania and Zanzibar in 2012, she recognised the need for educational resources that didn’t depend on the internet which was not only unreliable, but expensive, in many parts of Africa.

Jeanette met Patrick

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Charging an iphone in the Western Province of PNG Hackett, a volunteer with Computers 4 Learning, another Rotary Project, which comes under Rotary’s Donation in Kind program. Jeanette and Patrick formed a partnership and they stripped and cleaned donated laptops, uploaded thousands of educational videos, lessons, books and accompanying resources and connected the laptop to a small router. The information on this laptop can be shared to as many as 100 other devices. The TIB Project continues to grow and has been invaluable to schools in Liberia, Tanzania, Kenya, Cambodia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.

Recently, Jeanette and some of her fellow Club members visited our Club and demonstrated the system. I was able to connect 2 iPhones and my iPad to the system instantly and had access to thousands of free educational and training manuals. Jeanette explained that they are now using Remote Area

Community Hotspot for Education and Learning (RACHEL) as a content provider for the TIB units.

You can find a list of the RACHEL modules already available at racheloffline. org. This now means that additional content can be added prior to sending the laptop, or added locally by the users.

Over the past few years our Bribie Club has received district grants to purchase a number of TIB laptops and provide them to Rotary Clubs in PNG, Nauru and the Solomon Islands.

Every March the incoming Presidents from these Clubs come to Bribie Island to receive training for their presidential year. They are given a TIB kit and provided with training on how to use the system.

To me, one of the ‘apparent’ problems with the TIB kit was the lack of electricity needed to charge the laptops; however, my concerns were alleviated when I saw a photo of a man from the Western Province of PNG charging

Dr Russ Stephenson is ready for work after solar charging his laptop in PNG his iPhone with a solar panel during a 4 hour walk to the next village. Also, I have read that satellite charging is available to remote areas and that solar panels are being placed on the roofs of schools. Yet another problem solved.

In our developed world we take internet access and readily available electricity for granted. So this is such an inspiring innovation for rural villages and countries where there is limited, or no, internet access.

Teacher in a Box is making

a huge and positive impact in places where there are few classroom resources or teachers with very little training.

In closing, I am drawn back to my favourite poet, Robert Frost, who also wrote the famous poem ‘The Road Not Taken’– or to many – ‘The Road

Less Travelled’. I feel the ‘Teacher in a Box’ program is perhaps indicative of Frost’s poem where many people, never given the chance before, are being given an opportunity to take that road. A road to success and happiness – the one less travelled by. And, that can make all the difference!

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“When schools or centres join the program, they will receive a SunSmart sign and curriculum resources to help support the continual education of sun safe behaviors.

Queensland has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world with more than 3900 people

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“I urge all Queensland primary schools and centres to help us protect Queensland’s next generation against harmful sun exposure that can lead to skin cancer later in life,” Ms. McMillan said.

“Teaching sun safe practices to children throughout their learning years will help shape healthy long-term habits.”

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Bribie Bowls to go out with a BANG NYE

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ecently BIDCA announced they were no longer able to take on and organise the Annual Bribie Island NYE event. Whilst this is a hard decision for them, they were looking for another community driven body to take this event on.

Bribie Island Bowls Club are proud to announce they are coming to the rescue and are excited to be able to bring the island this event with Market Stalls, food trucks, kid’s activities, entertainment and of course 8.30 pm Fireworks.

A big thank you also goes to Div1 councillor Brooke Savige for helping organise

some funding for their annual community event. It is due to her hard work that the bowls club can also take on this event.

More information and flyers will be coming soon so keep an eye out for them đ&#x;™‚ If you would like to apply for a Market Stall please go to https://www.facebook. com/bribieislandbowlsclub/

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ver 100 islanders packed the Bribie Community Hall on Saturday 26th October, for a wonderful afternoon of High Tea and Harmony. The all ticket event, which was a sellout, was well received and enjoyed immensely by all who attended. We regret that many missed out due to number constraints.

The entertainment by Good Company singers was of an exceptionally high standard, the vast array of food was very tasty indeed.

Plaudits a-many after the show was testament to the enjoyment of the afternoon.

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dark, but it was only when we entered the computer room, put on the lights, and gazed out of the window, we saw that an immense tree had uprooted itself and fallen through the roof and ceiling of both the computer room and my bedroom. I do not know why I had not immediately realised what had occurred on waking, as branches of the tree were on my pillow just two or three feet from where my head would have been!

I rang the number that I was given, and the assessor said he would come around that day. A couple of hours later he was there, and after one look at the damage, told me it was definitely an insurance job, and also said he strongly suggested that I continued to sleep in the lounge room and avoid going into my bedroom, or in fact, any part of the house where the roof was damaged. The guttering was totally destroyed; as was the brick

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The next day the “tradies” or angels in orange vests arrived and began work. The whole of the roof had to be removed as the original roof was fibro, and replaced by modern steel roofing. In the interim, the tarpaulin was placed and tied down to prevent rain from getting into the house.

Guess what? It did rain, and further damage was done to the ceiling. My orange angels discovered holes in my built-in wardrobe, large damp areas in my ceiling, and other cracks, but reassured me that all would be as good as new, if not even better when they had finished.

Going way beyond the call of duty, amongst other things, my angels not only removed the tree from my roof but sawed it into logs for my neighbour who stacked it for the Arctic winter he lives in expectation of arriving in semi-tropical Queensland. My angels also picked me up when I fell backwards going up my drive and gave my head a nasty bump. They plastered and painted

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We provide low cost food parcels each Wed for people

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We supply breakfast to the three local schools each week feeding up to 750 children.

Each year in November we are the collection point for Share the Dignity providing handbags filled with ladies’

National Others Week is between November 3-9 where we celebrate the power of kindness to people in the community who often go unnoticed in making a difference in others’ lives.

We supply new clothing to those in need in the community 10 boxes of men’s clothing was recently donated to prison ministry care of Mr Ken Piva. This program assists men to reintegrate into the community.

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s the silly season approaches and thoughts turn to The Melbourne Cup, Christmas and New Year when Champagne sales soar to their peak for the year here is a teaser for you, which suburb in Australia consumed the most Champagne over the last twelve months?

You could be forgiven for thinking Peppermint Grove and Dalkeith in Perth or Darling Point or Manly in Sydney,

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perhaps Malvern or Glen Osmond in Adelaide even Toorak, Canterbury or Brighton in Melbourne?

No, here in Queensland we have a suburb that rose above these swanky suburbs, could it have been Bulimba, New Farm, perhaps Gina Rinehart’s Hawthorne has achieved this lofty accolade, all wrong, the suburb in Australia that consumed the most Champagne last year was Buderim on the Sunshine Coast which

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knocked off Mosman according to new sales data from wine retailer Cellarmasters. In both 2017 and 2018 Mosman topped the Champagne league, but this year dropped to fifth spot. Seaside suburb Brighton in Melbourne came in second and Sydney suburb St. Ives nabbed third spot so if you are looking for a sparkling move in the new year then obviously Buderim is the spot to hang your hat.

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By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au bottle of wine, let The Royal Melbourne Wine Awards do the job for you with their expert judging panel having sniffed and spat out over 3000 wines over five days in Melbourne, all were blind sampled resulting in the unveiling of the following seriously good wines.

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Best Semillon Tyrells Belford 2014 Semillon, Tyrells Vineyard Hunter Valley New South Wales Best Sauvignon Blanc The Yard 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Larry Cherubino Wines, Pemberton W.A. Best Pinot Grigio/Gris Tar and Roses 2019 Pinot Grigio, Joval Family Wines Victoria Best Single Varietal White Hahndorf Hill Mischief 2019 Gruner Veltliner, Hahndorf Hill Winery Adelaide Best White Blend Houghton Margaret River 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Houghton Wines, Margaret River W.A. Best Sweet Wine Riversdale Estate Botrytis 2014 Riesling, Riversdale Estate, Tasmania Best Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Associated Varieties.

Xanadu 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Xanadu Wines, Margaret River W.A.

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2020 YEAR We are now into the 5th month of the new financial year. If you missed any claims for your 2019 return, now is the time to make sure you don’t again for the 2020 year.

Motor Vehicle log books recording work related travel require details of the whole year if work travel is less than 5000 km.

Greater than 5000 business km needs only 12 consecutive weeks but you need your receipts. Don’t forget your phone bills if you wish to claim a %. Tools receipts and PPE or uniform purchase receipts are all required to be kept. Get a couple of folders to put all these dockets and documents in ready for the end of year.

Or have a look at some of the online/phone apps that can assist you with your record keeping. Taking photos of your expenses can be a good idea especially if the receipt is on that paper where the print fades quickly.

If you were charged medicare levy surcharge, maybe it’s time to look at private health funds. The exemption starts from the day you join so even now you may still have a penalty for part of this year.

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CHARITY they looked so light and fluffy, I will have to wait until my next visit to give them a try. So if you plan to have a morning out with friends go and try it out while supporting the Art Centre at the same time.

DONATIONS As well as continuing to support the VMR with fuel and the Hospice with the Palliative Care Suite at the BI Retirement & Aged Care Village, we have been able to support quite a few work very hard throughout associations on the island the year and we like to give this month including: The them the opportunity to Bribie Island Aged Care spend quality time with which required Medical their families over the Equipment for moving festive season. patients, some Bed Assist We thank you for your with Monitors and Standard cooperation during this time.

Chair Pads, 4 Air Lift Arm Queen’s Birthday Holiday Chairs and Various medical Sadly, someone left products. St Peters Church furniture on the footpath Committee requested during the public holiday, help in re-roofing the old this was picked up by the church so it can be used for council and they will be functions and raising funds taking appropriate action. for island associations they The furniture should have in turn support. The Scouts been taken to the rubbish required new mattresses tip as it was not in good to allow visiting scout condition; if we had been groups to sleep in the den. open we would not have BI National Servicemen’s accepted it advising the Association required a new person to dispose of it refrigerator to store food themselves. Busy Fingers and drinks for their monthly has to pay to use the meeting luncheon. rubbish tip, therefore we BI Dragon’s Abreast asked cannot accept anything for help in obtaining a fully that we cannot sell.

Automatic Defibrillator to Nice Lunch ensure the safety of their One of the Island groups rowers. House of Happiness we have supported is the has asked for help in Art Centre and I thought preparing a concrete patio I would go down and see area and also improving the how they were going, while BBQ area. BI Hospice/Boronia there my friend and I had Cottage Respite has asked a lovely lunch in their cafe. for new linen, BBQ and an There was quite a group outdoor setting allowing enjoying the quality food their guests to enjoy their and ambience of the cafe at lovely garden area. the back of the centre. The The BI Croquet Club requires whiting and salad was quite some new equipment to yummy and my friend was accommodate the new field. impressed with her Wagyu The BI High School has beef burger, the coffees were requested help in fencing for great too. But I must admit their new “The Grow @ Bribie I wish I had seen the scones project”; this is designed before I ordered, as the lady to reduce waste through sitting nearby appeared to recycling, improving and be really enjoying them, promoting environmental

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CHRISTMAS BREAK JUST A GENTLE REMINDER As Christmas is fast approaching, I thought I would continue to advise our customers of our Christmas Break this year.

We will remain open until 3pm Tuesday 24th December and will reopen again on Monday 6th January at 8.30 am. During this period our gates will be locked and we will not be accepting any donations over the 12-day period.

Please remember that the footpath belongs to the council not Busy Fingers, so please do not leave anything on the footpath as this is regarded as dumping rubbish and the council can prosecute those who do it.

Our security cameras take in the footpath area, and we wouldn’t like to see any of our customers prosecuted.

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practices. Students will be building the designated area with gardens that include Waste/Composting/Veggie Garden and Worm Farms.

We will also support the Bribie Island Kids Education Support (BIKES) through assistance with School Book Packs, Uniforms & Shoes, School Excursions and Camps.

Once again we wish to sincerely thank all our customers, the people who donate all the pre-loved items, and our wonderful hardworking volunteers and staff, without them we would not be able to support as many island community schools, associations and clubs.

If you require assistanceIf you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance please let us know. We try to assist all not for profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Karen is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or email busyfingers1@bigpond. com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance.

When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and also a current equipment quote, tell us a bit about your association/ club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting. Please be aware we only deal with island associations and groups not individuals.

As usual, I wish to thank Richard and The Islander family for all their support throughout the year. Hope to see you in the shop soon.

Sandra.

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Touching Base: Home run

By Nikita Chee

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t’s been a while! I’m sorry for not writing to you in the last couple of issues.

So much has been going on and there is a lot to tell you.

So let’s begin…

First of all, I’ve had a bit of a job change recently which has been super exciting and captivating. The hotel where I work has some magnificent gardens that I very much admire. Often while I’m on my shift I’ll take moments to absorb the views and the singing flowers. Does the heart good. The gardens are kept beautiful, though, only through the love and care of Natacha our gardener. And boy does she put a dozen wheelbarrows full of love and care into her plants.

It’s a lot of responsibility looking after living things that respond to even just the slightest changes in their routine, so when one afternoon Natacha asked if I would like the opportunity to take care of her plant babies while she goes away I was immediately both excited and scared. Of course! “I would love that opportunity; it would be an honour!” I exclaimed in response. But my heart and thoughts were racing with doubt too. I knew I wanted to do it because I have a deep love for gardens, however taking on a job that big is a whole new level of green thumb.

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to the plants and show that I care. Which made me worry a lot about if I was doing a good job or not. I even did homework at night revising certain elements to plant care.

As well as learning this new skill and taking on this responsibility my family and I were also preparing for my sister’s wedding in Cairns which would happen just when my plant sitting finalised. So a lot of my emotions have been put into important things of late, hence not getting to talk to you all much. Which makes me sad. I’m sorry!

Anyway, all in all, I’m here to say it went better than well and the garden is looking happy. But I’m sure all the plants and flowers will be glad to have their Mumma back home!

Only thing is, I’m not sure I want to go back to what I was doing before! Oops. I mean, I had a passion for nature before, but now I have a taste of doing it as a profession and I want more!

So there’s a certain path unfolding there…

So now it is a cruisy Monday-on-Bribie night, and my parents and I just got back from Cairns: much wedding festivity has been had! We all stayed

My sister and her new husband in the background. Obviously I’m having fun!

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at a northern beach called Palm Cove. Yes, it is true. I traded Bribie for Palm Cove for a while and thoroughly enjoyed it. Please don’t think I’m a trader!! It feels weird to be in two different places in one day separated by a flight, but a privilege it is all the same.

It’s definitely a tropical paradise, Australia showing off or something I think.

Different from Bribie in its atmosphere and mountains close by the sea. The water is not as nice as ours and there is the potential for scaly and stingy things in the brackish water. But the palms and soft grass landing right upon the sandy shore is divine. Lots of places to eat and live music is everywhere. One thing I wish Bribie had is more live music flooding the streets, especially at night.

But you know what they say, there’s no place like home. I hope that I have planted seeds from Bribie Island (spiritually speaking of course) on the Esplanade of Palm Cove and brought

A portion of William’s Esplanade: tropical plants everywhere!

Palm Cove at Sunrise back something from the Cove to plant on Bribie so we can all share in the goodness of the two different places. Crosspollination of cultures I suppose you could call it.

Travelling has made me fall in love with the land of Australia all over again and makes me hungry to see more of its rugged and varied beauty. We live in a sacred place and our people are as unique as the land.

We must nurture each other like a gardener nurture’s her plants and share our territory with those willing to respect it.

So much more to catch up on Islanders, I’ll do my best to make our writings not as far apart anymore!

All the best Nikita P.s Make some happy memories with your loved ones this coming weekend.

I’ve realised how much memories are important; for they give life to, well, new life. Stay safe!

A fisherman’s tap at the end of Palm Cove jetty

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They start arriving in late August to early October and remain for the summer, so by now they should all be back from their breeding grounds in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Red-necked Stints are tiny birds just a little larger than Sparrows. They are 13-16 cm in length and weigh just 25-40 g. Their non-breeding plumage is brown-grey on heads and backs and whitish underneath. Legs and bills are short and bodies are chunky. Male and female are similar in appearance.

Their smallness distinguishes them from other shorebirds. When roosting, flocks frequently burst into flight and

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When feeding they dart about looking for food pecking at worms, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic plants and insects on wetlands and mudflats at low tide both day and night. They feed in flocks and must eat huge quantities of food before tackling their marathon flight to the north. During breeding in the tundra, they eat mostly insects.

Compare Red-necked Stints with the larger Bar-tailed Godwits

Habitats are quite diverse.

As well as frequenting beaches and sand flats they can also be found in inland freshwater wetlands. The southern Summer is spent in Australia, SE Asia and NZ and during late autumn they fly off to the Arctic north to breed.

Before leaving our shores, many have already developed their breeding plumage. Feathers on the throat neck and breast become a reddish colour – hence the name Red-necked Stint. Their journey takes them along the shores of the Yellow Sea where they stop to rest and eat to replenish their strength for the rest of the journey.

They are known to fly 5000 km or more between stops.

When reaching the Siberian Tundra or Western Alaska up to 15000 km from Aust they make their nests on damp moss and lichen.

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HISTORY Bribie Bridge building 1962 In 1963 Australia was largely an agricultural economy and primary produce accounted for 77% of Australia’s commodity exports.

Also, in 1963 the Commonwealth Marriage Act came into force legitimising children born out of wedlock by the subsequent marriage of their parents.

In 2019 we have different issues occupying our minds, including thoughts about an additional bridge, or a replacement bridge, and when and where it might happen.

Quiet holiday destination In 1963 the resident population of Bribie Island was less than 600 people, with thousands more coming for weekends and holidays.

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TROUBLED WATERS I will be writing much more, and giving some public presentations, about that early next year.

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

Next year Australia will be celebrating the so-called “Discovery” of Australia by James Cook, 250 years ago in 1770.

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The arrival of Matthew Flinders on the sloop “Norfolk” in 1799 was perhaps the most significant date for Bribie Island, when he was the first white man to land here.

Perhaps the most significant social and economic event since then was the building of the Bribie Island Bridge.

When the bridge opened on October 19th 1963 life on Bribie Island, and in Queensland, Australia, and

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the rest of the world, was very different from today.

Depending on how old you are reading this article, you may need to be reminded of some other things that happened back in 1963.

But Bribie Island was still a quiet and peaceful holiday destination.

There had been much speculation about building a bridge to Bribie Island for over 30 years.

In those days, even with a small population, two Councillors were representing Bribie on Caboolture Shire Council and the community worked hard creating what they needed with their own volunteer efforts.

Steamship excursions from Brisbane to Bribie had carried thousands of people

In 1963 when the Bridge was built…….

…... Government announce Decimal currency to come in 1966

……. U.S. President John Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas

……. Charles Perkins “Freedom Ride” to end aboriginal segregation

……. Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip visited Australia

………The first National Television Network was formed

the money collected. The much lower Hornibrook Highway toll was also lifted in 1975 having been in place for 40 years.

Bridge Opening celebrations.

Bridge Toll Gates 1963 for weekends and holidays since 1912, but this had stopped in 1953.

A car ferry service had become popular since 1947, after the military built a road from Caboolture in WW2, and motor car ownership increased.

Politicians talked about a bridge to Bribie during election campaigns in the late 1950s and had considered having it paid for by Developers, in exchange for land on the island.

This did not eventuate, but in 1961 a Contract was awarded for a bridge to be constructed at a cost of 358,000 pounds.

The 10-shilling Toll was a significant cost and came as a complete surprise.

Residents and Visitors were very disappointed, and it impacted growth and development for some time.

Better roads and increased car ownership had led to population growth on both the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, but this did not immediately eventuate on Bribie Island.

In 1963 the 10 Shilling Bridge Toll would have paid the cost of Petrol to drive

a car from Brisbane to the Gold Coast and back, and you could buy a pound of Beef for 2 shillings.

The Bribie Bridge toll was 10 times that on the Hornibrook Highway, and was the most expensive road toll in Australia Land prices and rates on Bribie had risen significantly in anticipation of change, but the expensive Bridge Toll lasted 12 years and was finally removed in 1975 when the bridge had been paid for by

Bribie residents were outraged at the expensive toll and threatened to boycott or disrupt the opening ceremony. The opening day was however a big success, with large crowds and processions of floats, horse drawn carts, vintage cars, marching bands and hundreds of vehicles driving to the island for the first time.

It was so busy that the bridge was declared “OneWay” on to Bribie in the morning, and then “OneWay” off in the afternoon.

This photo, taken on the opening day, shows the two lanes of vehicles coming onto the island.

If you look carefully at the photo you will see many things that are different today.……. footpath handrail, overhead lights, sealed road …… how many more differences can you see?

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First cars cross bridge 1963

The Bridge was opened by Premier Frank Nicklin on 19th October 1963 and was the longest precast prestressed concrete bridge in Australia.

The complex construction had involved driving 206 piles, weighing 12 ton each, laying 38 spans of concrete beams to span the 832-metre length.

Just weeks before the opening an expensive Toll was announced, to be paid by all vehicles coming to the island.

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Left: Bridge opening aerial 1963 Above: Bridge and 50yr Plaque invited people involved in the bridge construction to participate.

The Past …and Future

An Aerial photo of the mainland end of the Bridge, taken on the opening day, shows the huge number of buses, cars and people that gathered for the event, with the Toll Gates in the divided road surrounded by people waiting to walk across for the first time.

The “Bribie Star” local newspaper of the day produced a special complimentary souvenir edition documenting some fascinating history of the island by many of the pioneer residents.

There had been an expectation that Bribie residents would not have to pay the toll, and eventually they did get a small concession.

Books of tickets for multiple crossings could be purchased at a small discount and there was an exemption for Ambulance, Fire Brigade, Royal Mail and Government vehicles.

14,000 cars crossed the bridge in the first week it was open, paying 7000 pounds to the two toll collectors, who were each on an annual salary of 5000 pounds.

Many of the new visitors were very disappointed with inadequate parking facilities and amenities on the island, and may never have returned.

In the first two years of the new bridge over 300,000 cars crossed over, but population growth was much lower than anticipated reaching just 2000 by 1975 when the toll was lifted.

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50 years of Bridge Anniversaries For the 10th Anniversary in 1973 the toll was still in force, but by the 20th Anniversary in 1983 the toll had been lifted and a major celebration was held in conjunction with the “Bribie Island Festival” organised by the Lions Club, who sold “Passports” to the island as a fundraiser.

In 1988 a “Silver Jubilee Carnival” was held for 25 years, together with a special edition of the local newspaper, and a souvenir T-shirt was produced.

The 30-year anniversary in 1993 was held in conjunction with a “Bribie Aquatic Festival”.

I had only just come to live on Bribie Island in 2004 and knew nothing at all about Bribie History, or the significance of the Bridge, but I organised a fundraising walk for Rotary in which several teams of 10 people each walk over the bridge and back 4 times. So, each sponsored team walked 40 kilometres and raised $4000 for Rotary causes.

As a result of organising this event I met Stella Ray, a very long-term resident of the island, who sparked my interest in the unique history of this island community.

In 2008 I founded the Bribie Island Historical Society, and in 2013 the Society placed a 50-year commemorative bronze plaque on a stone beside the bridge, and

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There has been much talk in recent years about the age and limitations of our 56-year-old bridge, and the need for a second or replacement bridge.

There are some who say “Bring back a Bridge Toll” and other who say “Blow the bridge up” and return to the peaceful days of water access only.

In four years’ time in 2023 the Bridge will be 60 years old, and will still be very much in use, whatever decisions are made about the location and timing of a second bridge.

As there is currently no shared community “Vision” for what Bribie should be like in the future, it will just go on drifting and developing to become like every other coastal town.

It is a pity that the people of Bribie don’t demand more of their representatives, to make sure that it remains the unique place that has made it so different for so long.

MORE BRIBIE HISTORY The Historical Society have monthly public meetings at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6;30pm. with interesting guest speakers on a wide range of topics. At the next meeting on Wednesday 13th November I will be giving a presentation titled “Who really discovered the Brisbane River”.

Come along.

You can see many more photos and articles on our Blog Site at http:// bribieislandhistory.blogspot.com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@ gmail.com

ARTS

Art Tarts 9th Annual Exhibition

19th November to 1st December 2019 A coming together of 13 female artists to showcase their varied talents and creative ideas has become a popular annual exhibition for the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre.

This year, some new artists have joined the Art Tarts mix, keeping it a moving feast of delight.

There are painters, potters, card makers, graphite workers, artists working in china, glass, silver, enamel, stained and slumped glass, silk and macramé.

The exhibition will be in the Matthew Flinders gallery from November 19 to December 1. It promises to be bigger and better than ever and a special drawcard for everyone curious to see the range of beautiful art works locals produce.

Artists in Art Tarts 2019 If you have gifts to buy for Christmas or special occasions, what better than choosing an original and unique piece direct from local creatives, supporting the Community Arts Centre.

You can meet all the 13 artists and chat to them about their work in the Matthew Flinders Gallery on the evening of the first day of the exhibition, Tuesday, November 19, from 6 – 8pm.

Glass Piece by Shirley Heapy

A light supper will be provided. Please RSVP on 3408 9288 for catering.

The Art Tarts will again support Dragons Abreast, to whom all proceeds from their exhibition raffle go.

Don’t miss this beautiful showcase.

Bring your friends.

Bowl by Bev Porter

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ART TARTS EXHIBITION

19th November to 1st December 2019 Bringing together 13 artists in a variety of mediums.

Fused Glass Plate by Lyn buck

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

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by Shirley Heapy

Glass bowl by Lyn Buck

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‘Sunrise Tin Can Bay’

by Alain Chardon

Tin Can Bay Weekend Photoshoot www.sites.google.com/ site/bribiephotographyclub email: bribiephotography club@gmail.com Gordon 3408 2649 Gail 0419638865

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ur very first extended weekend photoshoot was held at lovely Tin Can Bay with 16 of our keen photographers attending.

Some of us booked in earlier in the week and stayed for a longer period.

We were invited to attend the Tin Can Bay Photography Club meeting held on the third Wednesday of the month.

Gordon and Marj attended, were made most welcome and met many of their members.

Friday night was when the activities began at the Tin Can Bay Yacht Club.

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met for a “get to know you” drinks on the deck and dinner afterwards. This was a very friendly and enjoyable night. The host club had an interesting itinerary mapped out for the rest of the weekend.

On Saturday morning there was a “Hunt and Shoot” where participants were given 8 subjects to photograph in order and within a certain time. After photographing the first four, a scrumptious morning tea at Crab Creek was provided by the Tin Can Bay ladies. After morning tea, we dodged showers while trying to photograph our final four subjects. Photos were downloaded to be judged at lunchtime.

An Astrophotography shoot was proposed for Saturday night, but a huge hailstorm intervened so instead the

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crew met up for dinner at the Marina Bar and Grill.

The rain was much needed in Tin Can Bay. On Sunday morning some members went for an environmental photoshoot on the wallum Wildflower Walk photographing mainly wildflowers and birds.

There was ample time during the weekend for us to explore some of the surrounding attractions such as Dolphin feeding at Barnacles Café, Searys Creek, Rainbow Beach, Carlo Sand Blow and Inskip

Point.

Some members stayed on for a few more days.

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

New members are always welcome. The first few meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail at 0419638865 or just turn up on the night.

‘Dolphin Feeding’ by Gordon Bentzen

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Coming Events:

Location Shoot November 10th Southbank for sunset and night shots.

PSQ Barbeque – 16th Nov at Cleveland Camp Quality photos 24th November End of year awards, AGM and Xmas Lunch at the home of Alain and Sally

‘Aground - Tin Can Bay’ by Ron LeHuray ‘Tin Can Bay Marina’ by Gaby Shaw

‘Sand Blow - Rainbow Beach’ by Gail Goodair

‘Approaching Storm - Tin Can Bay’ by Vince Bowser

‘Wildflower Walk’ by Marj Webber

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MENTAL HEALTH

Human Instincts In The Modern World - Part 2

By Veronica Mercer, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker

“We exist in a bizarre combination of Stone Age emotions, medieval beliefs, and god-like technology.”

doing in serving the needs of others.

Edward O. Wilson

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ur instinctive behaviours were adaptive during prehistoric times (they enhanced our ability to survive and reproduce), we see that some of our instinctive emotions (mental health) have become serious impediments and may threaten our very survival.

Social Anxiety:

Human instinct is to fit in by being connected to others. In today’s world we have evolved an obsession with what others think of us, a craving for social approval and admiration, and a paralysing fear of being disliked.

If we look at today’s mental health issues, depression, social anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) these may be instinctual behaviours from our ancient ancestors, and how they dealt with survival in the world of their times.

Depression: In today’s world, depression can dictate withdrawal from day to day life and these experiencing this disorder are often totally consumed with the traits and behaviours that would result.

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Often depression affects motivation, energy and sleep and in a world filled with violence and uncertainty our ancestors may have experienced times when there was little to look forward/work towards. This has evolved to the more dominating type of disorder today.

This disorder leaves many people fearful of being singled out in a social situation. This may have prevented our ancestors from challenging the leaders of their tribe. The traits of social anxiety would have benefited our ancestors in times when there was a formal hierarchy of social ranking.

Our world today tends to have less structured social ranking, and the opportunity is there to move up the social rank. Survival instincts may cause challenges when we try to improve our standing, and our instincts may be encouraging us to keep our distance and not challenge those higher ranked, whether socially or in employment situations.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): OCD behaviours possibly stem from a mother’s instinctual way of preparing for protecting their young. By maintaining safe and clean surroundings, they are keeping their children as safe as possible.

In ancient times there was no knowledge of germs, or the ability to live in conditions we dictate in today.

This disorder can be a hinderance to those with severe cases and has

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evolved to be far removed from the initial drive to provide a safe home for our young.

Mental health disorders can take over a person’s life and make them prisoners to the disorder and its behaviours. Examining how these behaviours could have been vital under the living conditions of our ancestors, gives us a better idea of what drives and creates them, and may assist in improving treatment.

Instincts can be good and bad. A good instinct is self-protective, having a feeling someone might be a threat or a new friend may not be very trustworthy. A bad instinct could be an urge to cause harm to others, usually out of hurt or resentment.

Human cultural contexts have changed but our brains and bodies have not. We still have the same fears and desires as our ancestors, but now those instincts are out of sync with life conditions.

- Wishing you all good mental wellbeing - Veronica The evolution of our society is sometimes in conflict with the instinct of the individual.

References: • http://psychcentral.com/blog/ archives/2013/05/22/the-origins-ofanxiety/ • http://www.consumerreports.org/ cro/2013/01/beating-the-holidayblues/index.htm • http://www.workpsych.com/ publications.html • http://www.adaa.org/ understanding-anxiety/panicdisorder-agoraphobia

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY Eyes That Tell A 1000 Words A MILLION (1966), LION IN WINTER (1968) GOODBYE MR CHIPS (1969), to name just a few of Peter’s films.

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elaxing in comfortable armchairs, Peter’s extravagant voice tempts me to close my eyes and just enjoy the sound: “I recently returned from a year’s sabbatical in Ireland where I designed and helped build a new house and also wrote a journal. I was trained as a journalist, so my writing is immediate, not premeditated. The house we had wasn’t big enough for us with our daughters Katie and Pat growing up. There is a Chinese proverb ‘BUILD A HOUSE AND BECOME A PHILOSOPHER!’ “Not sure about that, but it was a great learning curve, mostly the frustrations when everything goes completely wrong: workmen, materials – the lot. And then all of a sudden it goes right again.

PETER O’TOOLE - NOT A COMMON MAN

is broken. O’Toole has challenged the old bear and got away with it. The relief grows a little strained when Peter makes it plain that he’s no respecter of personalities and insists on treating Preminger like any other human being.

By Helly Kemp

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TTO PREMINGER is in full bellow, roaring up and down his film set of thriller ROSEBUD (1975), blasting an actor here, flattening an actress there and terrifying cameramen everywhere. Just one person is totally unaffected. In a corner, his star, British stage and screen icon of Irish descent, PETER O’TOOLE, watches with detached amusement as the yelling builds into a crescendo and in the total silence that follows Peter lets fall a simple request: “Excuse me,” says the 41-year-old innocently, “But could you speak up? I can’t hear you very well.”

The ear-splitting roar that follows is of laughter this time. Tension on set

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I am not surprised, as it is not the first time I am interviewing him.

“Scared? Who’s scared? And why should I be?” he declares, when I hesitatingly mention Preminger’s reputation as a monster. “Nonsense.

I absolutely adore working with him.

I’ll do another picture with him any time, any place. As for dictating my performance – he simply never tries.

He gives me complete freedom to do it my way.”

“Don’t forget. It’s all most solid. I worked physically on it. My normal work is very insubstantial, very abstract. But when you deal with granite and you make a mistake, it’s there forever. I ended each day physically exhausted, which was lovely. I was just unskilled labour: dug, fetched, carried things and built a pump house with a pump. I was as proud of it as if I’d built the Taj Mahal, because I built it. And I was in charge of the drains, so my wife (Sian Phillips, as brilliant an actress as her husband) christened me, ‘Drain Brain.’”

He grins wickedly, like an imp waiting to detonate a firecracker.

His long, sensitive hands are a bit bashed around by the Irish building-site and his passion for archaeological hunts he joins at the drop of a hat is all encompassing.

You expect a snort from the unsentimental Mr O’Toole, yet a selfdescribed romantic, as he enthuses:

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nd O’Toole certainly did it his way, when together with OMAR SHARIF, they both set and dominated the genre of the romantic and drama movies of the sixties after both were launched to international stardom in their breath-taking performances in LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962). Then came BECKET (1964), HOW TO STEAL

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With First Wife Sian Phillips

“The greatest pleasure in the world is to pick up a shovel and potter about, especially in a barren part of South America, completely ignored by the archaeological world, where we discovered enormous evidence of a complete culture.

“I’m a dabbler. I dabble in hundreds of things - other than my own work, I hope. If you can keep your feet in this age and your mind in another, that’s the trick.” It sounds right coming from an actor whose roles have included so many madmen and dreamers.

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or a time O’Toole was more associated in the public eye with drinking and hell-raising, but nothing could eclipse his artistic achievements with that brilliance as an actor. He received eight Academy Award Nominations, but only one Academy Award that will be presented by Meryl Streep in 2002, an HONORARY ACADEMY AWARD FOR HIS BODY OF WORK. Nothing annoys O’Toole more than mentioning his hell-raiser days with mates Richard Harris, Richard

Lawrence Of Arbia With Omr Sharif 1962

REGULAR FEATURE Burton, Peter Finch, Tom Stoppard, Eli Wallach etc. But when I let fly my mini grenade, this lanky 6’4” man reacts with sleepy boredom.

“Look, if you go into bars in funny parts of the world at three in the morning – that’s where punch ups take place. Yes? And while filming I used to go into a lot of bars at three in the morning.” He was once arrested for drunk and disorderly behavior with a 10-shilling fine.

But those days will end abruptly in the 70s, as will Peter’s 20-year-long marriage. Doctors will perform life-saving stomach cancer surgery, removing his pancreas, parts of his stomach and yards of intestines, thus turning him into an insulindependent diabetic. His health had been damaged by years of heavy drinking and chain-smoking.

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ut for now the slender Peter mentions other health issues, “Ah, ‘THE CURSE OF THE BLUE EYED PEOPLE.’ I had eight operations in one eye alone, where cysts grow that must be removed. And I had a stammer as a

Becket With Richard Burton 1964

child living in Leeds, but lost it having my tongue sliced in two in a rugby match during my National Service, when I was about 17.” He pulls his tongue out, showing me the long scar down the whole left side of it.

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nd it was at 17 when Connemara born Peter wrote in his journal: ‘I will not be a common man because it is my right to be an uncommon one.’

Now, hearing those words, Peter shudders and shakes his head in dismay. “The arrogance of that statement!” There is a smile and a nostalgic pause. “They were heady years, those late forties. All of us were busy scribbling. A lot of it was rubbish.” But that statement wasn’t.

At 17 Peter O’Toole had predicted the future of his incredible life over the next 64 years.

To be continued in the next issue November 22ND.

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VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE

SUNSET DRINKS FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2019

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round 85 members and guests attended this month’s gathering. Beautiful weather, hamburgers at $5, drinks at great prices and music and vocals by Trevor Botham. Commodore Liz presented Janine Jaavuo with her 10 Year Service Pin, there were the usual raffles, and a new one donated by Wright’s Fruit Barn.

Janine Jaavuo is presented her 10 Year Service Pin by Commodore Liz Radajewski and Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe.

Sunday 27th October 2019 was award day here at VMRBI. To make a long story short, Keith Freeman was awarded his floaties

by Green Sunday skipper Nathan Gundry and crew member Wayne Sclater for having a swim in his uniform, by accident, falling off the pontoon, we don’t think Green Sunday will let him forget this for a while

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER 2019 1830PM:

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members attended, Commodore Liz Radajewski thanked everyone for their attendance and more importantly all the active members for their dedication to the squadron which in turn made her job a lot easier. She especially thanked her committee for helping VMRBI to its current great position.

Commodore Liz Radajewski was re-elected for her 2nd term as Commodore and the

new Committee installed for 2019/20 is: Commodore Liz Radajewski Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe Treasurer Doug Lythgo Secretary Gary Voss Members: Karen Darlington, Graham Gibb, Peter McNamara, Wayne Sclater, and Allan Tranter Training Award – The LROCP Team, John Bodycombe, Keith Walters and Pater McNamara.

Back row: Gary Voss, Doug Lythgo, Allan Tranter, Wayne Sclater, Peter McNamara and Graham Gibb. Front row: Liz Radajewski, Ces Luscombe and Karen Darlington.

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Most Outstanding Member Karen Darlington

Keenest Member - Aamir Cao.

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Most Valued Member - John Traill Commodores Award - Jamie Darlington.

YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Wednesday 30th October 2019: 11,015 Calls, 3,073 vessels logged on, 198 Vessel Assists, 1,244 Sitreps, 464 Requests, 55 Overdue vessels, 27 Vessel Tracking, 14 Securite Broadcasts.

1,454 Radio Checks

Commodores Award - Graham and Leona Patrick.

Commodores Award - The BBQ Chefs Ron Burrett, Graham Patrick and Dave Smith (apology).

John Bodycombe presented 5 Year Service Pins to Keith Walters and Bob Brandis.

VHF calls 78.0%, - 27MHz calls 9.8% OCTOBER VESSEL ASSISTS: SUN 20/10 1243pm – 5m Catamaran non-member required a tow from North of White Patch to Banksia Beach.

SUN 20/10 1404pm – Investigate drifting vessel at anchor at Toorbul, OK assist not required.

WED 23/10 1647pm – 4.75m Tinny member with anchor stuck, required assist.

Brenda Allardyce was awarded Life Membership, joining in September 1987, and has been involved in administration, fund raising and the social committee. Brenda’s late husband Jim Allardyce was also a life member and a dedicated skipper at VMRBI until retirement in April 2010.

Commodores Special Award - Graham Gibb for outstanding contribution to the squadron as Emergency Services Liaison, in particular running the EXPO and raising the profile of the squadron as part of the emergency services community.

THU 24/10 1123am – 8m Cruiser member with engine problems required a tow from 4 Fathom Bank to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

THU 24/10 1205pm - 5m Runabout non-member with engine problems, required a tow from Near Bongaree Ramp to spinnaker Sound Marina.

THU 24/10 1401pm – 7m Quintrex with engine problems required a tow from Bulwer to Brisbane River.

FRI 25/10 1015am – 3.4m Runabout member with motor problems, required a tow from White Patch to Bellara boat ramp.

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They are the traffic laws on the water; AND Log On with your local VMR or Coast Guard, -

SAT 26/10 1416pm – 4.1m Tinny member, with motor problems required a tow from Toorbul to White Patch, & retrieve children from Donnybrook.

SUN 27/10 0731am – 12.3m Yacht non-member with starter motor problems, required a tow from Mouth of Pumicestone Passage to Bongaree Jetty.

SUN 27/10 1319pm – 3m Jet Ski non-member, stuck on sandbank at Parrot Island, required a tow to deep water.

MON 28/10 1419pm – 5m Tinny member with motor problems, required a tow from North of Kakadu Beach to Sylvan Beach boat ramp.

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Fishing REPORT

By Vin Donovan

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sn’t it funny how all the different party’s in politics and all its members seem to all have some type of plan for the future of Australia and Australians?

Generally, it’s something to do with infrastructure, medical/hospitals, schools, jobs, cost of living etc.

Depending on which side of the table you sit, well that’s everyone’s right to vote for whichever political party that you fancy. I mean nowadays the ballot form is folded over ten times to fit all those parties on. The fishing, hemp, lifestyle party comes first for me, but sadly in reality that’s probably not going to happen lol!!

All jokes aside what do these political parties actually represent for the people, and what’s their future Great eating fish snapper, pearlies, sweetlip, cod and Moses perch.

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plans going to bring for this country.

Obviously, we need a government to put the people first in issues relating to any cultural, religious, environmental and certain problems that affect the community. The biggest problem facing us all as humans is climate change. It affects every single living being on earth.

More forest destruction, mining, fossil fuel burning and more agricultural/ industrial runoff means mother nature is taking an absolute beating more than ever before. Act now or maybe face an uncertain future.

Over the last few months has seen more and more people get involved in the extinction rebellion movement which I fully advocate and agree with. I believe that this movement and these protests are truly needed.

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somewhat ignorant and misguided Government.

Hopefully, in the future, this Government can think more seriously about doing everything it can to work on trying to restore mother nature and look at all possible ways to try and change or reduce our footprint on the earth.

Anyways back to what’s getting caught around the Bribie Island and Moreton Bay marine park.

The summer whiting and flatties are really on the chew over the last few weeks with most of the passage and ocean beach producing the goods. Live blood or beach worms for the whiting. Try anywhere up the surf beach from the start of skirmish point right up to the northern access track. Look for any gutters or whiting melon holes on the incoming tide. Early morning and late afternoon high tides are the best time

REGULAR FEATURE to fish. Southeast winds are also the best winds to fish. Nearly any sandbank or creek mouth up the passage are all worth a fish and some beautiful fish over the 40cm mark are getting caught.

The flatties have been widespread with the area from Caloundra bar right down to Buckley’s ledge are producing the goods. Live baits, pilchards and lures working well. Generally, you will catch flatties on really any tide but usually the last two hours of a run out tide is the best bet.

As the water temperature warms up the mangrove jacks, cod, trevally and javelin fish will start to bite. Live baits, flesh baits, plastics and hardbodies.

Try up around the rock bars and deep holes in most of the creeks Coochin, Ningi and Elimba seem to be the better creeks to target the bigger fish.

Quality sand crabs from the bay Out on the reef snapper, sweetlip, cod, husser, gold spot, parrot, jew, kingies, cobia and Moses perch getting caught.

Caloundra and the reefs off the Cape producing quality fish.

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immediately you get on the sand a deep hole has appeared, so be careful so as not to damage your vehicle. We are seeing a lot of gutters along the beach where some good size fish are being caught.

Remember with the summer sand deposits or replenishes on the beach, hence soft patches exist even on the hard sand.

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The recent fires followed by the rains means the National Park is now starting to turn green but please remember to not drive on the dunes, we need to be mindful of this and the fines are heavy.

Norfolk or better known as the second Lagoon is still the best place for the kids to have a swim, watch the 30km speed limit. The dry beach is very soft if driving at high tide you need to watch the tides and travel 2 hours before the top of the tide and 2 hours after the high tide, travelling on the wet hard sand, just Monday saw us recover a camper trailer from an Ocean Beach Campsite, the tow 4x4 had overheated due to the soft sand and the weight of the trailer.

There are lots of Kangaroos and wallabies in the southern end of the National Park around the Pacific Harbour Golf course, it must be driving the golfers crazy with the increased numbers.

The blue markers on the sides of the tracks are necessary for firefighters to escape oncoming fires, here again, we see people pulling them out and using them to try and get their vehicle out of a bog and then discarding them, these are lifesaving devices please leave them alone.

Stay safe, take all rubbish with you and keep to the speed limits and look out for kids playing on the beach whilst driving.

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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 contact us via our website bomboraoutriggers.com. au Everyone is welcome to try.

EVERY DAY RIBIE & DISTRICT WOODCRAFTERS ASSOCIATION: Bribie Woodies open daily for members workshop activities. Also sales and demonstrations at Art Centre Markets last Sunday every month. Contact John for information on 0417635093.

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RIBIE BUTTERFLY VOLUNTEERS INC: Meet from 9am-1pm.

Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409491419.

MON TO FRI RIBIE COMMUNITY PLANT NURSERY: 208 First Ave, Bribie.

The nursery has been on Bribie since 1990 and is run completely by volunteers. All money raised goes back into the community.

OPEN MON - FRI, 8 - 11am RIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm.

‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’.

EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND BICYCLE USER GROUP (BRIBIE BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6:00am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays.

Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Ave, Bellara. Contact Isabel on 54968661.

MON, WED & SAT RIBIE ISLAND BUSH POETS: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 34083219.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND CADETS: Maritime Safety Military Cadets, Parade Lions Community Hall, Sunderland Dr, Bellara. Meet Friday nights 6.30-9.30pm in school term.

Pop along and have a chat with staff or email for info. Email: maritimesafetymilitarycadets @gmail.com EVERY FRI RIBIE ISLAND CONNECTIONS FRIENDSHIP GROUP: Meets at Bribie Bowls Club 6-7pm. Singles and couples very welcome. Contact Ann 0417408090, Wendy 0418882207, John 0418700008 for further information.

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

4th SUN of the Month 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.

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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 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.

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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 SAILING CLUB: Racing, cruising and mid week social sailing in the beautiful Pumicestone Passage & Deception Bay. All types of sailing craft are catered for. A full list of sailing activities is on our web site at www. bribieislandsailingclub.org.au 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 Helen 34086189.

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.

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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 0403-481-943.

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 RAGONS ABREAST BRIBIE ISLAND: Monthly Meeting held 6.30pm for 6.45pm start, at the Anzac Room RSL Bribie.

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

Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn.

PH Lorraine on 0414 802 733.

EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For info contact Yvette 0413043659.

EVERY TUE IRL GUIDES - BRIBIE ISLAND. Fun, adventure and friendship for girls aged 7 to 17 years of age.

If you are keen to join, or would like more information please email AndPetrieRegion@outlook.com Every TUE Night LOBAL CARE FOOD ASSIST: Provides food parcels, emergency food relief, and low cost food to eligible clients. Open Wednesdays only from 11am till 12.30pm or until stock runs out.

BYO cooler and carry bags. Toorbul Lane across from Saviges, Bongaree.

PH Rebecca 0433371749.

EVERY WED OLDEN ENTERTAINERS: Meet at 8am till 10:30 am at the Bribie Community Hall, Woorim (Golden Age Centre) for more info contact Jean on 34084114 or Betty on 0408924816.

EVERY WED SLAND QUILTERS: For friendly support for those people interested in sewing and handcrafts. Held between 8.30am to 12.30pm at studio 3 Bribie Island Art Centre Sunderland Dr. Phone Aileen 0403342033.

Evey WED NSPIRATION THRU ART (ITA).

A group of artists who enjoy painting together, swapping ideas and socialising over a cuppa. New members always welcome. Meet at Noon to 3pm

at The Crafty Shed (rear Ningi Hall), Rita Ave , Ningi. Off street carpark. Contact Judi 0408755753 or email:buddingartist69@gmail.com, Web: buddingartist69.wixsite.com/ mysite.

EVERY THUR P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750232 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Every TUE to SAT. IONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT INC. Meet at 6.30pm in the Sandstone Point Community Hall, 202 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Pt. PH 0435017752.

1st & 3rd THUR of the Month ARKET STALL: 9-11am. Church of Christ hall. Fifth & Foley Sts. Pumicestone Ukulele Group. 5pm – 7pm. At Uniting Church.

2nd & 4th FRI of the Month EDITATION AT BRIBIE ARTS CENTRE LABYRINTH: Sunderland Dr, 7am. Contact Joyce 0439329334.

EVERY TUE ELSA PARK TRAIN RIDES: 74 Toorbul St, Bongaree.

Secretary Les Young: PH 0411049894.

Member Col Farrell: PH 0754975620.

Starts at 10 am and finishes at 2.30 pm. Enclosed footwear must be worn for safety reasons.

EVERY 3rd SUNDAY of the Month ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 34088440.

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

EVERY TUE ew Zealand Ladies Meet at the Bribie Sports Club, Bongaree, at 10.30am. PH Carolyn 0475 404 666.

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LDER WOMENS NETWORK BRIBIE ISLAND: Meet at Bribie Island RSL Club, 10am - 12noon, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree. We invite mature-aged Women to join our branch, for friendship, fun and information on healthy ageing.

PROUD TO BE OURSELVES. More information call Anne 0408007370, Leonie 0467686900 or Betty 0409470100.

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

Beginners Welcome.

EVERY TUE & SAT UMISTONE PASSAGE PROBUS GROUP: If you enjoy fun and friendship then this is the club for you! Come along to one of our meetings at the RSL Anzac Room 9am for 9.30 start. Meet new friends and hear an interesting talk.But that’s not all. Each month we have a dinner date, a walk and coffee

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2nd TUE of the Month UMICESTONE TREFOIL GUILD: belongs to the adult section of Girl Guides Australia. Calling all former Girl Guides, female members of the Scout Association and ladies prepared to make the Guide Promise! Our meetings are held at 1pm in the Bribie Island Girl Guide Hut in Webster Street, Bongaree. If you are new to the Island or have been wondering about joining us for fun and fellowship, please phone either President Marjorie on 34100348 or Secretary Pat on 34084079 for further information.

3rd MON of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.Phone Mary 0421529824.

Every THU ANDSTONE POINT COMMUNITY COMPLEX: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents.

Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 54295024.

1st MON of the Month ENIORS SOCIAL COFFEE: Meet at 10am. Venue has changed from the Coffee Club to the Sports Club at Bongaree.

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HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree.

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

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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.

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

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.

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 BRIBIE LIONS CLUB MARKETS WHEN: Every 2nd Saturday Of The Month, 8am – 12pm.

WHERE: Tintookie Park Woorim

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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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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.

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

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

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

TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED, 9am, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact 0418 992 397 (2nd Tue each month).

WEDNESDAY, 13 & 27 NOVEMBER CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm, Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation.

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

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

TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, (3rd Tue each month) TUESDAY, 19 NOVEMBER BANG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND GUEST SPEAKER – BEACHMERE SOLAR FARM 6pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. All welcome. info@bang. org.au or 0456 818 017 (3rd Tue each month) WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Phone 0417 781 562 to attend.

(3rd Wed each month).

THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month)

COMMUNITY CRIME REPORT

WEEKLY WRAP

BRIBIE ISLAND Oct 29 - Nov 4 www.mypolice.qld.gov.au/moreton

Bribie Island Weekly Crime Wrap, October 29 Senior Sergeant Lyndal Wiggins On Oct 29, 2019 @ 12:00Pm October 27.Acacia Street, Bellara.Money, personal items, vehicle.Entered through unlocked garage door (solved) October 27.Azalea Drive, Bongaree.Wallet and contents.Entry through garage door October 25-26.Tern Street, Woorim.Nil property stolen.Attempt entry through security door

Vehicle offences: October 27.Warrigal Street, Bellara.

Sunglasses, keys and other personal items (solved).

Wilful damage offences October 22.Links Court, Woorim.Vehicle damaged October 27.Fortune Avenue, Bongaree.

Vehicle damaged October 27.Elcata Avenue, Bellara.Mailbox damaged

Other offences: Drug related.Four people

were charged with possession of various drugs and drug related items.

Found Property Mobile phone located Ocean Beach QP1902085437.

Mobile Phone located on roadway QP1902086630 Watch located on Welsby Parade QP1902087133 Bank Card located on Woorim Beach QP1902121952 Credit Card located on Woorim Beach P1902122096 Toolbox and items located on Clayton Park QP1902122281

01/11/2019 – 03/11/2019.

Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree.Clothes.Rear door 01/11/2019 – 03/11/2019.

Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree.Clothes.Rear door 28/10/2019 – 31/10/2019.

Ranald Avenue, Ningi.

Motorcycle.Entry into garage

Vehicle offences 28/10/2019 – 29/10/2019.

Eucalypt Street, Bellara.

Registration plates stolen

Wilful damage offences

Two DFVPA Applications for Order, three breaches of order and one other DFV matters.

27/10/2019.North Street, Woorim.Fence damaged 31/10/2019.Ranald Avenue, Ningi.Vehicle damaged 01/11/2019.North Avenue, Woorim.Vehicle damaged

Drink and drug driving

Other offences Drug related

Two people charged with drink driving.

Eight people were charged with possession of various drugs and

Domestic violence

Bribie Island crime wrap, November 4 Senior Sergeant Lyndal WIGGINS on Nov 4, 2019 @ 3:57pm Property offences 25/10/2019 – 26/10/2019.

Tern Street, Woorim.Nil. Attempt through door

IN EMERGENCY CALL 000

drug related items

Found Property Ring located South Esplanade, Bongaree – QP1902131409 Bicycle located on Foley Street, Bongaree – QP1902148143 Mobile phone located on Bribie Bus – QP1902156178 Bicycle locate at Bribie Island Police Station – QP1902183978 Glasses located on The Jetty, Bongaree – QP1902184137

Domestic violence Two DFVPA Applications for Order, two breaches of order and five other DFV matters

Drink and drug driving One person was charged with drink driving Traffic.31 traffic infringement notices were issues and officers conducted 87 roadside breath tests “Local family business for over 34 years.”

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1 Menacing (8) 5 Secular (4) 9 Dromedary (5) 10 Ramshackle (2,5) 11 It keeps hair oil off the back of a chair (12) 13 Nabokov’s nymphet (6) 14 Swiss house with sloping roof and wide eaves (6) 17 Went from bad to worse (12) 20 Of time) passed (7) 21 Audibly (5) 22 Architect of Buckingham Palace, d. 1835 (4) 23 Car on end (anag) — artillery (8)

1 Dissenting clique (4) 2 In name only (7) 3 Concern for number one (4-8) 4 Hebrew prophet who rebuked Ahab and Jezebel (6) 6 First sign of the zodiac (5) 7 Male singer operated on before puberty to retain his soprano voice (8) 8 Relax after a crisis (7,5) 12 Beat repeatedly with a heavy object (8) 15 Now idle (anag) — short rest (3-4) 16 Give thought to (6) 18 Golf course hazards (5) 19 Not in active use (4)

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1 Thrive when five Romans eloped flagrantly (7) 5 Ledge for quiet pixie (5) 8 Speak of Victorian hem-line? - Rubbish! (7) 9 Relationship causes a riot (5) 10 Public argument or stage portrayal (5) 11 Absent owner - he works (7) 12 Approval as neddy leads (6) 14 Rates afterthought about mixing seed (6) 17 Group has time to manipulate (7) 19 The Spanish and or the French back venison (5) 22 Give worker a lift? (5) 23 Watch old boy minister (7) 24 Flaunting nudes at Woorim? (5) 25 Bumps us on - led to strife (7)

1 Enters charges without me owing (5) 2 RIP has university head of worth (5) 3 Light left tanner stumbling (7) 4 Discharging 1 down (6) 5 Warts cured for a sucker (5) 6 Radical having me first in Exeter - exciting! (7) 7 Blooming row, self inflicted (7) 12 Dare dim individuals being appreciated (7) 13 Conference meeting and sitting for a spell (7) 15 Satisfied with requests put to journalist (7) 16 Smack heir - no worries (6) 18 Claims Vera spoke first debatable (5) 20 She left pair in an uproar (5) 21 Outfit a habit (5)

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THE BRIBIE ISLANDER - SPORTS WORD - NO.2

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Queensland’s first State of Origin rugby league captain (7).

NZ’s three-time World Rugby Player of the Year (5).

Former St Kilda and Fremantle AFL coach, -- Lyon (4).

Former Queensland tennis tour ace, Wendy -- (8).

Tennis shot (3).

Former Queensland Wallaby winger, Digby -- (5).

Former Waratahs Super rugby pack giant, Will -- (7).

Former NSW Origin second-rower, -- Cleal (4).

Qld Firebirds’ long-time goalscoring trump, Romelda -(5).

Queensland Origin winger switched to union 1997 (5).

League ‘‘gladiator’’ features on NRL trophy, initials (2).

Member select band of Aussie batsmen to score 7000plus Test runs (4).

Queensland rugby league fullback emerged 2004 (6).

Maroons prop/second-rower made Origin debut 2001 (4).

Qld Origin utility made controversial NZ debut 2006 (4).

Celebrated dual international, -- Sailor (7).

International rugby union’s Pumas, abbrev (3).

Disgraced seven-time Tour de France winner, initials (2).

Former Queensland Reds captain, Scott -- (12).

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Broncos’ ‘‘Mr Versatility’’ won 2006 Churchill Medal (8).

World heavyweight boxing champion late 1980s (5).

Former Queensland Firebirds netball captain, Lauren -(6).

Qld jockey rode Jezabeel to win 1998 Melbourne Cup (5).

Aussie women’s Grand Slam tennis great, Margaret -(5).

Three-time Aust Open men’s singles champion 1980s (8).

1984 Wallabies’ Grand Slam-winning captain (5).

Succeeded Des Morris as Maroons Origin coach 1986 (7).

All Black prop joined Penrith in ill-starred rugby league switch 1978, initials (2).

Legendary Queensland rugby backrower, Mark -- (5).

Queensland Cup rugby league’s Jets (7).

Aussie opener made Boxing Day Test debut v India 2011 (5).

Kiwi stayer beat Yippyio, Second Coming to win 2000 Melbourne Cup (4).

Queensland Origin front-row stalwart 1987-94 (5).

Colloquial term for horse (3).

Cricket term, -- ball (3).

Queensland Super League era Origin captain (3).

Rugby league’s “Puff the Magic Dragon’’, initials (2).

Queensland’s record Origin tryscorer, initials (2).

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MAD POETS HAPPINESS Where do you find happiness in life I ask?

Is it the Christmas Tree or the new fast car Maybe a beach cottage by the sea Or just living beyond life’s expectancy There is so much temptation through the Internet Or down at the shops the credit card is red But under the layers this story evolves It is about Nan in the yard chasing the chooks for me to hold You see it is Christmas and food must be prepared Down goes the blade and the chooks were scared The intestines had to be removed and the chook had a rinse All the stuffing was made and fruit added in The wooden table was big and the chairs did not match But there were pudding and custard nuts and lolly packs Funny paper hats and jokes to read

AGGRESSIVE AMEN ANON ARCHBISHOPS ASSENT BATON BLUFFS CHINO CLEF CORMS DEFT DRENCH FERTILE FITFULLY FITS FOXY

GENTLEWOMAN GLENS GRIND HARNESSED IRONS ITINERARIES LAIN LIEUTENANTS LURE MIMOSA MITER MUSE NILS OLD ONIONED POCK

QUINTUPLING RIPE SATE SEPALS SISAL SNUCK SNUFF SODA STIPULATION STUN VULGARLY WIMP YELL YELPING

Nan sat back and watched us speak Singing and performances dancing and mirth Really sums up about the happiness word Now time has rolled on and Nan is no longer here But we continue her legacy about family let me make it clear The grandchildren come without the parents to stay So we work on the bond of mateship and play Down to the beach for a swim and a surf Balancing themselves with Mother earth Sometimes life needs to be stripped right back Happiness I think is a balance of all of that

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My therapist says I have a preoccupation with vengeance.... We’ll see about that.

The first thing I do when I wake up is smile.... well that’s that done for the day.

I’ve got a friend who’s fallen in love with two school bags... He’s bisatchel.

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What do you call a nervous javelin thrower...

Shakespear.

My mate built a car out of an old washing machine motor, we’re going to take it for a spin later.

It’s been 6 months since I joined the gym and no progress... so I’m going down there in person tomorrow to see what’s going on.

MARINE

Algal bloom a wakeup call for Bribie Stormwater R esidents at Bellara on Bribie Island were on alert last Monday when a substantial slick of a brown, oily substance was observed entering Pumicestone Passage around lunchtime from a stormwater drain near the end of Warrigal St. Suspecting an oil or paint spill, authorities were alerted as well as local marine scientist Dr Ben Diggles. Locals were quickly on the scene attempting to wall off the oily mess with a tarpaulin to try to prevent it entering the passage and potentially threatening nearby seagrasses and the Pumicestone Shellfish Habitat Restoration Trial around 1 km to the north.

Moreton Bay Regional Council staff arrived on the scene early afternoon and upon inspection announced that the culprit was not an oil or paint spill, but instead was most likely to be a bloom of a blue/green algae called Trichodesmium. Dr Diggles inspected the scene and took samples, later confirming that the cause was indeed a very dense bloom of Trichodesmium.

“Fortunately most locals know to NEVER pour any oil or paint on the road or down local stormwater drains, as they all lead directly into local waterways”, Dr Diggles said. “However, this time the algae was blooming from the pipe and forming dense oily brown mats at the top of the tide. These mats became stranded on the nearby sand on the outgoing tide, drying into a thin grey/blue paint-like layer, which is due to the blue pigments from the blue/green algae”, Dr

Diggles said. “Underneath the dried crust was a reddish tinge on the sand, which was due to the very high Trichodesmium cell density. This sort of multi coloured bloom has a distinctive foul odour and is very unusual for Bribie Island, but similar blooms have become relatively common down on the Gold Coast where they have been linked to excessive phosphorous and iron in stormwater runoff from nearby developments” Dr Diggles said. “Some of the local residents who helped clean up the bloom have been coming to Bribie since the 1950’s and have never seen anything like this, so its a sign that development on Bribie has now reached critical levels that are directly impacting local waterways.”

“Yesterday I also observed this algae blooming in Pacific Harbour, which is a bit of a worry as these blooms are unsightly and smelly. The lipid oils exuded by the algae are of the omega-3 type, which are useful when eaten by fish (as an aside, fish get their omega-3 oils from the fatty acids produced by algae in the food chain below them - fish can’t generate fish oil by themselves!), but humans are discouraged from contacting water affected by these blooms because high algal cell counts can cause irritation or dermatitis, and some species of Trichodesmium are also toxic, while all are smelly” Dr Diggles said. “Collapse of the blooms can also cause localised oxygen depletion and fish kills. Because

Banksia Beach resident Ron Russell raking up the dried crust from a dense Trichodesmium bloom originating from the stormwater drain at Bongaree. The dried algae looks like blue/grey paint.

Trichodesmium blooms are limited by organic iron and phosphorus availability, its important that Bribie Islanders are aware that excessive fertiliser application during the warmer months encourages these sorts of blooms”, Dr Diggles continued. “In other jurisdictions the frequency of these blooms are reduced by encouraging the local populace to limit or cease fertilizer use during the summer months, while nutrient loading can also be mitigated by running stormwater through reconstructed artificial wetlands like they have done down the Gold Coast in the Broadwater Parklands Mangrove Wetlands Habitat Area”. “The area just north of Warrigal St would be a perfect place to make a wetland to scrub nutrients

from local stormwater.

We will need this sort of wetland mitigation on Bribie sooner or later”, Dr Diggles concluded, “better sooner if we want to be able to swim when the water is warmer, especially given the toxic Lyngbya blooms already tend to occur during the cooler months.

For more information on how other councils in SE Queensland have used reconstructed wetlands to control nutrient loading and algal blooms, see http://www.burchills.com. au/projects/broadwaterparklands-mangrovewetlands Contact: Dr Ben Diggles, 0403773592, info@ restorepumicestone passage.org, www.restore pumicestonepassage.org

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2nd was Steve Leeson on Yum Yum followed in 3rd by Bill Ferguson on Midnight Rain.

Gusty wind in the Passage

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BOWLS SATURDAY BOWLS. 1st. L.Tweddle, N.Dego, S.Scott. R/U. J.hosie, B.McNeill, V.McDermott.

OOTH1st. P.McCarthy, R.Hunter, M.Young. BUNNY. W.Gillards, S.Tennis, G.Frew TUESDAY LADIES TRIPLES. 1st. J.Noonan, M.Gittins, L.Gilmore. R/U. D.Chapman, S.Jensen, R.Lean. OOTH1st.

L.Tweddle, B.O’Neill, L.Murphy. OOTH2nd.

J.Oliver, B.Young, L.Murphy.

OOTH2nd. J.oliver, B.Young, D.heath. OOTH3rd.

T.Erfurth, G.McEniery, E.Hookey. OOTH4th.

A.Hannford, S.O’Brien, A.Dawes. BUNNY. P.Howard, K.Wells, P.Coombs.

WEDNESDAY SCROUNGERS. 1st. K.Fuller.2nd. L.Chivers.

3rd. L.Tweddle.

WEDNESDAY PAIRS. 1st.

D.McDougall, W.McDougall.

R/U. M.Mills, T.Bennett.

OOTH1st. D.Lindsy, V.Lindsay. OOTH2nd WallyO. J.Howarth. 3rd.

C.Wilkie, D.Acroyd. BUNNY. K.Powell, B.O’neill.

THURSDAY LADIES SELECT TRIPLES. 1st. B.Robinson, B.Hamer, M.Millars. R/U. G.McGarthy, P.Newmann.

R.Weickhorst. BUNNY. P.Ditchburn, J.Hiller, A.Williams.

FRIDAY MENS PAIRS. 1st.

C.Hally, M.Rooney. R/U. T.Dean, I.Cooper. OOTH1st.

P.Goudge, J.Dunn. OOTH2nd.

S.Martin, R.Avern. OOTH3rd.

W.Ebert, G.Akeryoid.

BUNNY. K.Thornton, M.Hanson.

FRIDAY LADIES SINGLES. 1st. C.Dean R/U. M.Garfield.

C/S LADIES TRIPLES. 1st.

C.Fitzgerald, M.Garfied, P.Mannion. R/U. M.Mcintyre, I.Smith, L.Wright.

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ooking towards the 2020 season we need your help. We are seeking volunteers to help out in roles such as coaches, team managers, groundsman, ground officials, canteen helpers etc. During the last two Seasons, paid staff have had to be used to do ground maintenance as well as serve in the canteen and bar due to a shortage of volunteers (money that

could be used elsewhere).

Even if you can only offer a few hours in the whole Season your contribution would be highly valued. We can’t give you a great club without your help.

To register your interest please e-mail our treasurer Stuart Cooper on treasurer@ bribieislandfc.com.au Or send a message via our Facebook page.

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GOLF Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 22nd October, 2019 to 31st October, 2019.

TUE, 22/10/19. 4 Person Ambose Scramble. Winners J Umlauft, R Harper, V Miller & C Whitney 62, R/U S Smith, M Pearce, D Benghamy & S Vallely. NTP’s Hole 4 C Loirmaranta, Hole 7 R Gardiner, Hole 14 S Wagg, Hole 16 L Meijer. THUR 24/10/19. 4BBB Stableford.

Sponsored by Anna’s Fashion Boutique. Winners LBeaven & J Wyatt 45, R/U J De Ruyter & J McKay 43 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 C Loirmaranta, Hole 7 V Jones, Hole 14 S White, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot M McDonald.

TUE, 29/10/19. 3 Person Stableford Multiplier.

Winners A Mitchell, J Geale & C McAlister 170, R/U S Vallely, A Lauchlan & C Watson 162 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 S Wagg, Hole 7 J L’Estrange, Hole 14 J Graham, Hole 16 J Graham, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot S Ferrante. THUR 31/10/19.

Single Stableford.

Sponsored by Woorim Surfside Pharmacy. Div 1 Winner J De Ruyter 36 C/B, R/U D Benghamy 36 C/B. Div 2 Winner F Jackson 38 C/B, R/U T Brown 38. Div 3 Winner S Tailford 39, R/U M McDonald 37. NTP’s Hole 4 M Dickson, Hole 7 D Benghamy, Hole 14 C Price, Hole 16 C Loimaranta, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot A Roberts.

BRIBIE ISLAND

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

CALL FOR...

2020 COACHES -

SPONSORS - COMMITTEE POSITIONS Here is your opportunity to help The Bribie Island Warrigals for the 2019 season. We have available coach positions, great value sponsorship opportunities and committee positions.

Please contact Brooke Overton TODAY. BRIBIE ISLAND WARRIGALS P.O Box 122, Bribie Island QLD, 4507 Phone: Brooke Overton - 0414 582 779 Email: bijrl@yahoo.com

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

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

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Your Local Electrician BOB GREENE

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WELDING & STEEL SUPPLIES

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For Further details call Dennis on 0418 159 116

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DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR AND VOICE YOUR LOCAL OPINION! thebribieislander@gmail.com OR PO Box 1160, Bongaree Q 4507

Letters Dear Editor,

Many thanks to Veronica Mercer for her article ‘Human Instincts’ in your last issue, especially for acknowledging evolutionary psychology and the fact that we are animals.

Uncomfortable areas for many of us who seek reassurance of our place and purpose in this world.

Like it or not we are a social ape with all the baggage that brings, add to that our acquiring consciousness along the way and we are a potent mix.

As Veronica points out, without accepting our origins and examining how our legacy influences our thoughts and actions we cannot hope to manage our behaviour; a behaviour

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that needs to match the environment we now live in. An environment which is radically different to the one that shaped our minds, Regards, Jim Tasney.

Bongaree.

Hi Richard, A few months ago, you were kind enough to publish a poem that I wrote on the “River of Life”. It was received by many of my friends very positively. I was so grateful for their kind emails & conversations.

I have been told that I have only a few months to live.

Lymphoma has returned in a much more aggressive form from my past ten years of remission.

At least these few months will give me the time to

adjust all my affairs to make life easier for my family & wife, the love of my life.

I have to say that I am no poet & I know it, but I do write from the heart & believe that is what poetry is about?

Kindest regards William (Bill) HINTE. A young Man & his wife strolled the banks of this River called LIFE. Just as this river started in a trickle, so did our lives form & mingle.

Would she be so kind to consider this young man to share the rest of her life?

The river twists & forms its way, just like this couple in every way.

It turned out that way for she told me in time that this young man was the love of her life.

The River of Life.

For life has its tricks as all of us know, the problems to be solved as their lives on go.

The plans of the young are often astray & vary with

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We talked all that trip & it went in a twice, she left at her stop. I had just met my Wife.

We were young as is right & I awaited next night with great trepidation just for the sight of this young girl.

I was sure would become my Wife.

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I met my wife on a train in the rain, for it was wet as a flood in the city Domain. Both wet as a fish & cloaked up to suit, rain gear the disguise, it was not just a fluke.

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time as life has its way.

We married in time that was long to come, with lots of work that had to be done, for life is not simple no matter one tries, but sent to test us in ways that are trite, while we worked through these problems both day & by Night.

Our Children did come as one would expect of love that had blossomed with work on both sides, our love to become our comfort in life.

The joys of parent-hood are there to be found, as we mould the Life of our Children in ways that are sound.

We build on experiences both good & the bad to develop our off-springs to make one proud.

For that River of Life flows on as ways are found that one hopes will bear fruit in their space, just as ours has become the rock in its place!

We grow old as life moves along, for we have done all for our Children, not always so sound. What we have done is less than the best, but we have done it our way so to hell with the rest.

Our twilight is near & yet far away for we are that Family that goes on its way.

The river of life is a thing of delight; its beauty is sublime just so is our life.

Our Children themselves found our River of Life, their children in turn will experience the life that they chose, as is just & their right.

For no Family itself can follow their Parents & do things their way, times change & Parents must know when to let things just lay.

It has often been said that the young do not know how to raise their children these days, but think that years gone by, we to were those parents our self.

We ambled our way with advice as required & made

YOUR SAY life our way! For families must work out the best that they can the ways to make life successful, never a Ban. These Children of our Children will grow with that River Of Life, just as we did & my God what a fright, those trials that we went through at times very rough.

So our Children will have what many of us did not!

Times change for good & for bad, but the river of Life goes on with the lives that flow along, as one is so proud of off- spring that delight & at times disappoint. Their lives are theirs to control & abound, in ways that are not always sound.

We look at them with a shake of our heads, for we have been there & still we are proud of the ways that they think & work as we did, to make life what it is, along the River of Life.

The Bribie Island Community Kindergarten had its annual market day fundraiser on the 19th of October. Thank you to the community and local businesses for all their support and generosity to help make the day such a success.

We are older than we were, that’s the way life works, wiser perhaps now that childhood has passed & hoping that life’s mistakes are well in the past.

Our Love for each other is strong as ever, with family to tend to & guide without temper, with great memories that last as we go on together.

For Family life is important as ever, as one strives to be that person so clever, that in the folds of this Family that one holds secure are sound & forever the ones that are true.

May the River of Life continue this way, for Families are life for ever & a day as we were once young & looking forward to a life that is shared with great love, our children & their Children, can now share this River, making it theirs to share & behold the wonders of life along this splendid river that I have called Life!

Bill HINTE, 2016. Š

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