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Lulu Drew ADVERTISING MANAGER Hello Readers, Dear Readers, I hope you’re all well and looking forward to Christmas as it approaches faster than ever. It makes you wonder where this year has gone.

Do you own a boat? The Christmas lights boat parade is on at Banksia and there are prizes up for grabs so enter now before it’s too late. (see page 27) There are so many businesses that advertise in our community magazine that support us so please remember to support them in the run-up to the festive season. Not just the retail outlets but the tradies too.

Some good news, we have a new advertising manager! Welcome onboard Lulu Drew from Bongaree, she has been a local on the island for over 30 years and a lot of readers will know Lulu as Lulu’s Party Shop!

So, if you’re a local business or know a local business that does not advertise with us then tell them to call Lulu on the advertising hotline and get in our magazine for all the Christmas specials.

Readers, as always enjoy issue #101 and stay safe.

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The Neighbourhood Centre will distribute the funds through its Emergency Relief program to help those who are struggling with, or at risk of, homelessness.”

MUSIC FESTIVAL RAISES ESSENTIAL FUNDS On Wednesday 6th November, Bribie Island District Community Appeal (BIDCA) presented the Bribie Island and

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Santa arrived on his Harley Davidson with gifts for all the children, as key

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STEPS announced the winners of the Christmas Party Arthouse Colouring Competition, Ella and Emma, who have won exclusive VIP experiences

Held at the Kawana Sports Precinct December 1, the STEPS Autism Treehouse Christmas Party is a very special event where families from all over south-east Qld living with disability can enjoy a fun-filled day in a supportive environment.

Vantage Homes Director Glenn Carmicheal says they believe in contributing towards the communities where they operate, by sponsoring local community activities.

“Vantage is thrilled to be involved once again with the Christmas party and many of our staff have already put their name down to help with the set up and clean-up, which I think highlights what a fantastic community organisation STEPS Autism Treehouse is,” he said.

way to support families and young people living with autism and disability, is by providing the opportunity to connect with others in their community in a safe, and supported way.

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COMMUNITY (L to R) Councillor Brook Savige, Lions Roz Bierton, Linda West, Maddison Case, Jasiah ParataTimaloa, Emma Acres, Lachlan Kriedemann, Tristan Manning, Lions President Micheal Bierton, District Chairperson Dianne Unwin, Lion Daphene Toohey and front row, Deklin Curtis. Unable to attend Indigo Challis, Choloe Lee Blinco,Taite Adair also received the awards.

Children of Courage The Lions Children of Courage Awards were held at the Lions Community Hall on November 2nd.

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special needs they may have. These awards portray them as children who have successfully overcome additional barriers which they face in this world.

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Theme this year: Journey of Peace.

The families also benefit from the award by sharing in their child’s pride and the recognition of how these children have overcome the many hardships that they face on a day-to-day basis. The Lions Children of Courage Awards were first initiated in 1983 by Western Australian Lions. These awards were introduced to this district Q3 by Lions Club of Toowoomba and Lioness Club of Redcliffe in 2002 Bribie Lions have been taking part since then.

The Local children who received this award were nominated by Bribie Island State Primary School and Banksia Beach State School.

Special guests at the ceremony were Dianne Unwin (Children of Courage District Chairperson), Councillor Brooke Savige and teachers from both Schools.

Bribie Island Lions sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster Contest.

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their community to promote peace, tolerance and international understanding.

It encourages young people, ages 11 to 13, to think about peace, creatively express what it means to them and share their unique visions with the world.

History has shown that all too often Peace is not guaranteed, while this is unfortunate, it also allows us the powerful opportunity to figure out how to achieve Peace, individually and in our communities, and who better to map out the “Journey of Peace” than our youth.

Bribie Island State Primary arts students under the guidance of art teacher Cheryl Thornley had 93 entries taking part in the contest. The winner this year was grade six student Livinia Curley. This winning entry will now go on to the Multi District Council Chairperson for judging Australia wide the winner then to Lions International in America.

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RENEWABLE ENGERGY

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hen talk turns to whether we should get our electricity from renewable sources or from coal, one statement almost invariably comes up – “renewables can’t supply baseload power.” It implies that “baseload power” is the minimum amount of power required, at any given time, by all consumers.

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Think of it like the cruising speed of a car on the highway – it’s not the fastest the car can go, but it’s not tootling along at 40kph either. Instead, drivers (sensible ones, anyway) go at a speed that takes into account safety, economy and their schedule – within the speed limit, of course!

So if, for example, a power generator’s optimum rate (cruising speed) produces 30 megawatts (Mw) of power, that’s what it does all day – regardless of the power required by consumers. If there is a spike in demand, it can’t speed up, and if there’s a drop in demand, it can’t slow down.

So on a typical day, if the demand is only for 15 Mw,

Figure 2: A renewable power system is flexible enough to deal with fluctuations in demand. the generator is producing 30 Mw (excess power is either stored or it’s wasted).

When the demand is for 45 Mw, the generator is only producing 30 Mw, and extra power needs to come from storage or flexible sources such as gas, hydro or wind.

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As more renewable’s infrastructure is built,

the capacity of the grid to supply as much power as is needed, on demand, will continue to improve.

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azmine Abraham is one of our talented Maritime Safety Military Cadets with the rank of Able Seaman, she is a student at Bribie Island State High School.

We celebrated Jaz’s 14th birthday on the 2nd of November with her.

On the 13th November, Jaz was riding her bike at Sandstone Point with some friends, she said she had a headache and started vomiting then suddenly passed out, without any reason.

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Jazmine after the emergency operation Jaz was rushed to Caboolture Hospital where a CT scan revealed a large bleed on her brain, she was immediately transferred to Queensland Children Hospital (formerly Lady Cilento) where neurosurgeons did immediate brain surgery.

Jaz has been in an induced coma since her surgery. Her mum Danni is currently staying at Ronald McDonald House to be near Jaz, the family are struggling to keep the house going, meals etc. for the remaining

family with children from 11 to 18.

Please be prayerful for Jaz that she wakes up soon to again be the young lady we all love.

If you could help the family with any donations this would be appreciated.

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Ken Burgess & helper Noel Wendt Bribie Island Bowls Club is happy to continue their generous support by supplying all of the lollies that these Christmas angels will be throwing out during their journey.

This year the event is scheduled to take place between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesday the 24th of December. Santa starts his trip near the locked gates and will then head east up the southern side of the canal taking an anti clockwise route. During this trip they will pass canals along Dolphin, Oleander, Pentas and Jacaranda Drives, Hoya and Barklya Cresents and Pheonix, Alamanda and

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ROTARY

Rotary Traditions and History – a Reflection!

By Anne Matthews PR Director Bribie Rotary

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here is currently much debate occurring in Rotary regarding the value of traditions and whether they matter in our modern world. Membership numbers are stagnated and we are not attracting younger members. Many believe this is due to our old-fashioned traditions and style. To me, however, ‘Traditions’ represent an important part of our culture and are the foundations of our society.

If we ignore our traditions, we risk losing our identity.

Notwithstanding this, we must also learn to adapt and welcome new ideas.

Welcome new members – especially younger members. Bribie Rotary is ageing and can only survive by attracting new, and younger, members.

Rotary traditions include a Classification system, a motto, a Four Way Test and the symbol, the Rotary Wheel. It is a nonreligious and non-political service Club.

Classification System Rotary’s founder Paul Harris was a lawyer. When he started the organisation, in Chicago, in 1905, his idea was to bring people together to learn how other trades and professions worked and thought. He introduced a classification system for 24

each member according to their profession. Founding members were Paul Harris, Lawyer; Silvester Schiele, Coal merchant; Gustavus Loehr, Mining engineer; and Hiram Shorey, Merchant tailor. Bribie Rotary still maintains the tradition, and for me it is always a talking point when meeting new members. For example, who could ever forget, the late, great Ira Quirke, whose classification was Eschatology!

Origin of the Rotary Name Paul Harris named the new club ‘Rotary’ because members met in “rotation” at their various places of business.

Motto The first motto of Rotary International, ‘He Profits Most Who Serves Best’, was approved at the second Rotary Convention, held in Portland, Oregon, in 1911. The phrase was first stated by a Chicago Rotarian, Art Sheldon. At about the same time, Ben Collins, president of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota, commented that the proper way to organise a Rotary club was through the principle his club had adopted – ‘Service, Not Self’.

In 1989 ‘Service Above Self’ was established as the principal motto of Rotary, because it best explained the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service.

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Founding members were (from Left) Gustavus Loehr Mining engineer, Silvester Schiele - Coal merchant, Hiram Shorey - Merchant tailor and Paul Harris - Lawyer.

The Four Way Test One of the most widely quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary Four Way Test.

It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 and was adopted by Rotary in 1943. In 1954-55 when Herb Taylor became Rotary International President he donated the copyright to the organisation. We ask ‘Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?’

The Rotary Wheel The first wheel design was made in 1905 by Montague Bear, a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago who was also an engraver.

The wheel was said to illustrate ‘Civilisation, Movement and Service’ work in action. In 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. So In 1923 the present gear wheel with 24 clogs and

six spokes was adopted by the ’Rotary International Association.’ In 1923 the keyway was added to the wheel to signify the wheel was a “worker and not an idler.” The keyway in the centre of the hub represents the individual Rotarian member, the key factor in every club. The gear teeth around the outside of the wheel represent the fact that work is to be done.

The six spokes represent the inner direction and path of Rotary’s Vocational Service system. The spokes represent an outward distribution path of Rotary’s ideals of service and the Four Way Test.

At the 1929 Rotary International Convention,

When Paul Harris died on 27 January 1947, Rotary had grown from an informal meeting of

So, as you can see, Rotary traditions have meaning and are important.

Because of our traditions we leave our political views and differences outside the meeting room and come together to do good in the World.

In my view, sadly, it is not the traditions that are stopping this wonderful Service Organisation from growing. Rather, reasons for non-growth include lack of time to volunteer; resistance of current members to new ideas, or reluctance to change; lack of information sharing and publicity; and a sense that the club is not diverse, equal and inclusive of all cultures, experience and identities. I believe many

Members Wearing their Classification/Name badges Barry Clark, Management Consultant and Lloyd Mackay, Watchmaker. people would love to help if they knew they were needed and welcome.

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it was determined that blue and gold would be the official colours of the organisation, so the wheel was designed with these colours. The four blue bands within the outer radius of the gear represent our four “avenues” of service. The ‘avenues’ refer to the four elements of the Object of Rotary - Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service and International Service. The design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem. Today, the Rotary Wheel is recognised throughout the World as the symbol of Rotary. It is also referred to as ‘The Mark of Excellence.’

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COMMUNITY EVENT And of course, to kick off the event, Santa and his helpers from VMR Bribie will travel the canals between 1.30pm and 5.00pm to hand out lolly bags to the waiting children and maybe a Schmako or two for the dogs.

Remember to listen for Santa’s bell!!

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Participants will gather around the main canal adjacent to the Pacific Harbour Marina from 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start.

For detailed information, please see Parade Route & Information Sheet opposite.

Prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd in the form of $100, $75 and $50 vouchers, will be presented for both the best boat displays and house displays at a function held at VMR from 4.00pm the following afternoon.

Judges will be making their way around the streets of Pacific Harbour between the1st and 14th of December to choose the best three houses – so remember to keep your lights on!

All boats participating will do a circle for the judges before the parade begins so that the best three can be selected.

We need as many boats as possible to participate in the festivities to make this year a success. Feel free to pass this email on to any boat owner you feel may wish to join the event!

To enter the parade, complete the boat registration form attached and return to events@ phrca.com.au as soon as possible.

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A READER’S STORY

By Elaine Lutton

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n the early days, when Don and I were living in the old beach house, the only sanitation we had was a thunderbox or dunny. After use, one sprinkled sawdust and some phenol liquid over the wood shavings. Every so often, the night soil men would come around and empty the can that contained all our offerings.

Not a job I envied.

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There were no frogs, just red-backed spiders, and other insect life. Remember I was pregnant at this time and needed to make that trips to the dunny fairly frequently. It was quite a shock to the system for a gently brought up lass from England used to flushing

lavatories. My husband took pity on me, and once a day would drive me down to the nearest set of public toilets where I could sit in confidence, taking as long as I liked, and when the job was completed, end with a glorious, civilised, flush!

Don decided that the time had come for our sanitation to be modernised, not only for me, but also for his mother who enjoyed the primitive arrangements no more than I did.

He decided to install an indoor toilet which was to be connected to a septic tank. What joy!

The men came and did all the hard work and we felt we were living in splendour.

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All was well while we were living in the house and using the bathroom regularly, but when Don gained employment we could only return to our beloved Bribie at weekends.

We soon learned that Don’s first job was to remove the large green frog sitting under the rim of the toilet bowl. He was ready to greet us every time we returned.

The removal of our Froggy friend did not worry Don one jot. He would put on a pair of large pink rubber gloves and gently lift our amphibian friend from the toilet before liberating him/ her to the outside. The frog would not re-appear during the weekend but would be sure to be waiting to greet us the following week. Our human friends assured us that Froggy was getting in through the pipes from the septic tank and was nothing to worry about.

Indeed our young children became quite fond of Froggy and looked forward to the weekly ritual.

A few years later, thanks to Mr Clem Jones, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane at the time, proper pipes were laid, connecting us to the main sewage system. For a not inconsiderable sum, we

were able to be completely modernised but alas, we lost the visits of our Froggy friend who was banished permanently to the outside.

Our children were devastated by the loss of their friend and on one occasion smuggled him into the house to watch the process of scone making.

They were sprung, and sternly told to take him outside immediately and return for some vigorous hand-washing.

We missed Froggy for years until the house catastrophe; (see last fortnights’ Arrival,) when he decided to pay me a condolence visit. There he was, gazing at me in a most sympathetic manner from his usual place in the toilet. Whilst appreciating his kindness, I did wonder how he was to be set free as Don was no longer with me.

Well, like so many things I have had to manage by myself, this was just one more. The pink gloves were put on, the door opened, and appreciative and comforting words spoken so as not to frighten my friend. He was thanked for his visit but gently placed outside. It was suggested to him that the yard was the proper place for frogs and handsome though he was, perhaps that is where he should remain.

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Having a will can ensure that your estate is paid out to only those friends and/or relatives whom you have nominated. Someone who is close to you but not necessarily related may miss out on receiving a share of your estate if you do not have a will but wanted to leave them something from your estate.

Charities you were going to leave money to would miss out without a will setting out their provisions.

Unfortunately, death is a part of life so procrastinating about it and thinking of doing it one day could result in unnecessary trauma should your unexpected death occur.

Anyone who has assets of any size should make a will. Especially when you turn 18 or more and are of legal age.

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ADVERTISEMENT I came to Dion, who said he could have me sitting and moving without pain, but it would take some time. 6 months later, I was fully out of pain and I am still out of pain years later and never had surgery.”

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Both Annette and Barry worked at Cadbury Schweppes Alexander NSW which Ann worked there for 10 years and Barry for 30 years.

They moved to Bribie Island in 1997 and Barry was an active volunteer with the VMR. They then had to move back to Marlborough and moved again to Cowra NSW. Finally, they moved back to Bribie in 2016 to be close to help their senior friend in need and also the weather was far too cold in Cowra!!

The Bribie Islander would like to wish Anette and Barry a very Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary well done guys!!

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he major wine producing nations around the world include Argentina, France, Italy, Chile, the U.S.A. South Africa, Australia and China. Sorry is this a misprint did I say China, the country that has taken over as the producer of just about everything in the world, a nation also known for producing fake everything, and the country Donald Trump hates is starting to produce premium wines, OMG! For some years now the larger wineries from around the globe have been investing in wine production in China and now the wines they are producing are starting to catch on in China who have taken to drinking wine in much the same way as the Japanese did a few years ago especially the new wealthy business sector who like to flaunt their success by drinking high end spirits or top end wines especially in the company of other successful

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entrepreneurs. Initially high end wines from France especially from Bordeaux and Australia with Penfolds being very sort after were the flavour of the day but it was only a matter of time before they started to make their own wines, they are also investing in wineries here in Australia.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild of Bordeaux was one of the original four producers to obtain first growth status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification for producing wines of extreme quality and in 2010 the company broke the world record at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong when three bottles of the 1869 vintages were sold for over $330,000 collectively. This success led to the production of nearly 10,000 bottles of counterfeit Chateau Lafite Rothschild which were seized in the city of Wenzhou in 2012 a problem which has also beset Penfolds especially with their Grange, so when a Chinese made 2017

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild was released in 2019 buyers wondered if the wine was genuine or yet another fake! In 2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild planted the Penglai Estate Vineyard in The Shandong Provence, which has recently opened to the public, and the first wine to be released is the Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2017 Long Dai, a blend of Marselan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes and with a price tag of over $400 per bottle.

To avoid counterfeiting top end producers such as Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Penfolds are now putting special computer chips within the label and the home grown wines are giving the Chinese wine consumer a growing sense of national pride when a wine that could even grace the tables of fine wine drinkers around the world can be produced in their own back yard.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild have produced 2500 cases

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au of Long Dai compared to the 16,000 cases produced in France, but you have to start somewhere.

My friend Russel mentioned that around 6 years or so ago he was dining in a fine restaurant in China and asked to see the wine list. The wine person brought a computer tablet to the table which as he thumbed through the various pages showing point of origin, country and region, a description of the wine and the price occurred to him how far ahead they were with this technology. We had the same experience at the Aureole Restaurant at The Mandalay Hotel in Las Vegas some 15 years ago when we chose the degustation menu off the tablet but then we watched the theatre unfold as the wine server harnessed herself and literally flew up to the wine cellar in the sky to retrieve our selection from about 10 metres up the wall, some things one never forgets.

As Christmas and New Year approaches I thought I would give you a list of some of my favourite wines I have tried this year and in previous years so if you are looking for something different then something here may tempt you, however they may not all be available on the Island and it is unlikely BWS or Liquorland will try to match the prices of their larger stores at Dan Murphy’s or First Choice Liquor, but depending on quantity you need and the ability to drive the distance than sometimes when buying locally you just have to pay a few dollars more, but both companies do offer a delivery service and it may be worth checking out the final cost. It also amazes me that at the one time of the year when consumers are going to buy more products producers go crazy with discounts to get your

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Rapaura Springs $10 on special every couple of Champagnes. weeks (Liquorland, First It is still possible to find Choice Liquor) Wicks Estate fine Champagnes at around (Australian and a very good $30-$50 per bottle and my wine) $17 Oyster Bay $15, suggestions are: Villa Maria $12, Gieson $14, Evans and Tate $11 Piper Heidsiek $42 Mumm $45 Tattinger Chardonnay $52 Duperrey $35 (Dan Rosemount $10, Taylors Murphy’s and very good $14, Tyrell’s Old Winery $11, value) Moet $52 Louis Auger Angove Organic $14, Red $29 (Dan Murphy’s) Knot $11 and Jacob’s Creek Or if the lotto has been kind Reserve $12 Dom Perignon $250 Pinot Grigio/Gris and Prosecco others.

Santa Margherita $17, Zonin Kim Crawford Pinot Gris (BWS and Dan Murphy’s) $12 Zonin Pinot Grigio $15 Australian Sparkling

Clover Hill $35, A by Arras $22 (both from Tasmania) Chandon Brut $20, Seppelt Fleur De Lys $20, Brown Bros Patricia $35

Giesen Pinot Gris $15 Jacob’s Creek Pinot Grigio $10 Serafino Fiano $19 Tahbilk Marsanne $12

Several anonymous quotes It doesn’t matter whether the glass is half full or half empty there is clearly more room for wine.

Whichever glass you choose may it be more full than empty.

And Better is old wine than new, and old friends likewise.

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Bribie Island Croquet Club Fundraising day especially Fun

By Kathy Vincent Wow what a day! What a turn out !

What fun! What a success!

Bribie Island Croquet Club held its annual Charity Fundraising Event on Saturday November the 2nd. Each year the club chooses to support a worthy cause on the island. This year the Dementia Support Group was our chosen charity. The committee worked tirelessly to make the even a success guided by Jan Rees the Vice President of the club and her hard working committee.

Clubs on and around the island were invited to enter a team of 4 for a Service Cup Challenge Competition to win the Mallet !! 16 teams entered.

Traditional Funerals Dragons Abreast Bribie Rotary Carinity Karuna Community Arts Centre Dementia Support Group Caboolture Rotary 2 teams Beachmere Palm Lake 2 teams Mixed team

All the teams who took part

Pumistone Passage Probus 4 teams as they hoped to win the mallet for the third time.

Most people had never held a mallet or hit a croquet ball so the morning was spent playing funny games with balls and mallets or practising skills ready for the competition fuelled by a delicious morning tea. The sausage

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They won the Championship Mallet with Dragon’s Abreast coming second.

The teams were cheered on by everyone including Terry Yong Federal MP, Simone Wilson State MP and Councillor Brooke Savige.

Beachmere Sands won the plate with the Dementia Support Group second.

All the teams worked well with lots of “ooh’s “ and “ahh’s” and cheers!

Afternoon tea just gave everyone that extra bit of energy for the finals. What an exciting final as you can see from the photograph the winning team was the young people from Traditional Funerals (who said croquet was an old people’s sport? Wrong!!)

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The winning team from Traditional Funerals with the President of the Club Dick Byres

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Bribie Businesses gave fabulous raffle prizes the first prize being the hire of an 8 berth BBQ boat from Bribie Island Boat Charters won by Florence McLaron life member of the club.

So how much was raised for this worthy cause ?? Well you will find out in our next article when we will be presenting the cheque to the Bribie Island Dementia Support Group.

Watch this space.

Well done Bribie Island Croquet Club!

The winning team from Beachmere sands

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Dog Attacks in Moreton Bay Region In the last few weeks there have been reports about dog attacks in the area. Mayor Alan Sutherland is looking at ways to address this problem. Unfortunately there is no one, simple answer.

Heavy fines, banning certain breeds are not necessary deterrents or quick fixes. Euthanasia, of course, will solve the problem with that dog.

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COMMUNITY immediately adjacent to a Queensland government declared, totally protected “Green Zone”. This whole area is a habitat and feeding zone for marine turtles and dugongs which are already at risk and under severe stress. It is adjacent to one of Moreton Bays feeding grounds and roosting sites for migratory and indigenous seabirds. This area is part of Moreton Bay Ramsar wetlands – an international wetlands protection agreement signed by 170 nations including Australia.

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The project consists of more than 900 posts installed in the sea bed and many kilometres of plastic lines strung over its 1.5 kilometre length and 440 metre width. It is

On 16 October, a well-attended public meeting was hosted by the Sandstone Point Community Association to meet with the company to hear about what exactly is proposed and to voice their opinions and concerns.

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native Australian species which will be continually harvested and with the intention of being processed locally. The proponents are in the process of exploring interest in this multi-million dollar project from both local and international investors.

Below are the main concerns expressed by the local residents at the above meeting: • The installation of 900 or more large and protruding posts with several kilometres of plastic ropes and other plastic infrastructure which may create an extensive visual impact on this Marine Park.

• The potential hazards to navigation and leisure activities and risks of entanglement and other impacts on marine turtles and dugongs.

• What will be the impact of all this plastic rope and other rubbish if it breaks free during storm events or high winds and washes up on our shore. Who will be responsible of cleaning this up?

• What arrangements will be in place to completely remove and dispose of this infrastructure if the project is abandoned for any reason in the future?

• Risk of Lyngbya contamination. This area already suffers from seasonal outbreaks of Lyngbya (Blue green algea). There are questions as to how this will effect and further compound this issue.

• The seaweed farm will shade the existing native seagrass seabed and result in the reduction of this important natural food source and habitats for marine creatures, including dugongs and turtles.

• This area is where a lot of fish is caught by both professional and amateur fishermen. Is this yet another area which will be closed to the fishermen with resulting loss of local jobs?

• Noise and potential disturbance from continual boat and truck traffic servicing the area.

• The current natural and undeveloped image of the marine environment is an important factor in why many choose to live here. The loss of amenity to local residents, fishers and local recreational boat traffic and damage to the natural image of the region which the project will produce will impact the desirability of this area and its property values.

We are concerned that the Queensland Government appears to be fast tracking the approval of the project which may have significant impact in the Moreton Bay Marine Park. The proposers and government have not consulted with the local community which is why our organisation stepped in and call this meeting. We were informed that the company had submitted an environment impact statement to the Queensland Government but we have been told that we can’t see this as it is ‘commercial in confidence’.

We call upon the Queensland government to immediately halt the approval process and follow proper and respectful process including consulting with the local community and other interest groups and individuals. We would also request the release of all impact assessments and risk analysis for our examination.

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Quantum Physics and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Therapy

By Heenam Kim

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I believe many of us are ill and in pain due to emotional imbalances. I call it an emotional virus or emotional debris. By neutralizing the negative emotions and belief, physical and mental illnesses can be improved dramatically. The mind is central to our health and our disease.

Since the advent of quantum physics, there is a new understanding of the relationship between matter and energy.

Quantum physics indicates the chemistry of our blood is adjusted by the way we perceive life. If we feel the love in our presence the brain releases oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin into the blood. These chemicals promote the health and vitality of the body. In the other hand if we are stressed and feel threatened or scared the brain releases a completely different set of chemicals into the blood.

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ADVERTISEMENT of healing and move into impaired brain function, the energy field which is a infections, etc. much more effective and According to Dr Beverly efficient way of introducing Rubisk (a Biophysicist, and the president of the Institute health into our body. For more information please for Frontier Science in San look up Dr Bruce Lipton, he Francisco), the conventional is a preeminent scientist medicine is not helping in the field of quantum chronic illnesses like physics, DNA, and stem cell diabetes, and cancer, and biology, and a winner of the heart diseases. And it’s also 2009 Goi Peace Award. unsustainable. It’s way too costly, and they’re causing horrendous side effects. One of the number one causes of death is death by medicine.

So, we drastically need something better. Therefore, people are seeking alternative and integrative medicine because they are getting results.

The remarkable discoveries about the bio-field and genetic behaviour, one of the most extraordinary new fields of research focus on how our emotions affect our health and consciousness.

Every thought is changing our emotions and every emotional expression is rewiring our brain. When you have a profound emotional trigger, every single receptor in your body shifts. And that emotion is felt all over the entire body/mind.

The atoms are energy vortices. They are like little miniature tornadoes; every atom is a vibrational field.

The significance of this is that when we look at the body through the new scan systems, such as PET scans and CAT scans and MRI scans. They are looking at the energy profiles of our body. Not the physical expression of it. In quantum physics, the energy can be adjusted by other energy, rather than through chemistry. Research has now revealed that energy information signals are 100 times more efficient in controlling biology than our chemical (pharmaceutical products) signals. The result is we will move away from the pharmaceutical pursuit

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The underlying principle of EFT is that all emotions and thoughts are forms of energy. This positive or negative energy has a very real physical manifestation that affects all functions of the body.

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Leaden Flycatcher - Female

Leaden Flycatcher – Myiagra rubecula

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NATURE Leaden Flycatcher Male.

Note bristles around bill.

By Marj Webber

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eaden Flycatchers are reasonably common on Bribie and surrounds and most likely to be encountered in woodlands in mid to upper canopies during the summer months.

They are small active, passerine birds at 14-17cm in length a little smaller than Willy Wagtails. Their weight is just 11-14g which is just a little larger than two teaspoons of sugar. Males have dark blue-grey breasts and heads with small crests. Underparts are white. Females are quite different being grey-brown above and rufousorange on the throat and breast. Their tails are long and when perched are continually quivering. Their calls are frequent whistling sounds and can be confused with Satin Flycatchers which are not common in our area. Juveniles are similar to females but are paler in colour. Most often they forage alone but sometimes operate in pairs.

Usually they are seen in open forests, at the edge of rainforests and often

venture inland following the river courses. In Australia they are found across the north, down the east coast to South Australia and into Tasmania.

They are migratory in the south, but their actual movements are not well known. They are also found in PNG and Indonesia.

Small insects and flies picked from foliage and taken in the air are their main food source (hence the name Flycatcher). Around their bills are small bristles which act as censors and help in the capture of their prey.

Breeding takes place usually between August and February. Nests are normally built on horizontal branches in exposed areas in large trees in the forest. Often there is an overhanging branch just above to give protection.

Nests are cup-like and are made of bark or lichen and woven together with cobwebs. They are cleverly built to resemble the host branch, so the nests are extremely hard to find as they resemble knobs on the wood.

Clutches of 2-3 white eggs with motley strips are laid. Both parents share the

nest duties and rearing of the young.

The mortality rate is very high with only a 23% success rate. Only one brood is produced each year.

Flycatchers are very hard to identify as some species are quite similar. The Satin and Broad-billed Flycatchers are very much like the Leaden. Satin Flycatchers are very rare visitors to our area while Broad-billed are confined to the far north so that it is highly unlikely but not impossible that you would see these species on Bribie Island.

Leaden Flycatchers were first described by John Latham in 1801. John Latham was an English physician and ornithologist who was known as the Grandfather of Australian Ornithology. Specimens were sent to him from Australia which he examined and documented.

Threats to the Leaden Flycatcher are loss of habitat, bushfires and the usual dangers to wild birds such as reptiles and feral cats. Their conservation status is secure for now.

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NATURE

Grass Trigger Plant - Stylidium graminifolium

By Marj Webber

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truly amazing perennial herb is the Grass Trigger Plant. It is called a Trigger Plant because the flower actually has a trigger in the form of its club-shaped stamen which extends from the throat of the flower.

This is bent downwards and when an insect lands it sets off a spring-like action and sprays the insect with pollen. The insect then flies to other plants spreading the pollen. Only the Stylidium species have this trigger mechanism.

The trigger sets itself and

is cocked ready to operate again within 20-60 minutes.

People are able to activate this action by touching the trigger with a small object and watching the response.

Trigger Plants are hardy, quite drought resistant and grow in low nutrient, sandy soils in sunny areas and quickly rejuvenate after a fire. They have thin grasslike leaves and butterflyshaped pink flowers with five petals on tall spikes up to 75cm with up to 25 flowers on each. Four of the petals are visible while the fifth is small and tucked behind the trigger and out

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of sight. The flowering period is quite long from spring to autumn. Fruits are pods about 12 mm long.

graminifolium was one of only four Stylidium species collected by Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander.

There are 130 species of Stylidium in the world with most to be found in Australia. Three species occur on Bribie Island and surrounding areas with graminifolium being the most common. They are widespread in Australia being found along coastal wallum areas and dry forests up to the mountains.

Stylidium is from the Greek Stylos referring to the stamens. Graminifolium is from the Latin gramineus which means grass-like and folium meaning a leaf.

During Captain Cook’s voyage up the east coast of Australia Stylidium

Trigger Plants are not considered at risk but as for all wild flowers much of their habitat is being developed. Sizable areas of the wonderful wildflower growing areas on Bribie Island have now gone and are covered by houses.

Note the Trigger

Vibe grows at Bribie Arts Markets This Sunday 24th November from 8am to 1pm.

Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach.

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he Bribie Island Community Arts Centre Vibe markets is going from strength to strength- largely thanks to its unique home grown/handmade theme.

More than 65 stallholders pride themselves on making and offering goods that are original and unique, that they have crafted themselves and are delighted to be amongst fellow craftsmen on the same page.

Markets coordinator Rod Moffatt and his hard-working team turn the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre precinct at Banksia Beach into an inside-outside artisans paradise on the last Sunday of each month.

The Ukelele group will play at the Markets on Sunday November 24

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Carolyn Simpson - Special Vibe Markets stallholder Textile artists, potters, jewellery makers, card makers, gardeners, sculptors, paper and stonework craftsmen, woodworkers, gem and fossickers, carvers and foodies gather for a visual feast to satisfy the most jaded markets attendants.

Locals and visitors to Bribie know this is a great opportunity to pick up something unique and special as a memento of our beautiful island to keep or take away.

The Art Tarts exhibition of 13 amazing varied women artists will be on display in the Gallery. Proceeds of the Tarts raffle of their beautiful art pieces will all go towards the Dragons Abreast Breast Cancer Support.

U3A music teacher Richard Allen, will bring a group of musicians called the Ukulele All Sorts, to provide jolly musical markets background between 9:30 and 11:30am.

The Bribie Woodcrafters and Gen & Fossickers Club give demonstrations, kids can fossick for gems and there is a kid’s art activity marquee offering youngsters a creative experience with helping attendants.

Special Vibe Markets stallholder this month is Carolyn Simpson. Carolyn is a multi-talented singer songwriter. At her market stall, she offers an array of her lovely interior décor items, from macramé hangers, dream catchers, kokedamas, candles, doily crafts, and a range of charming furniture items she restyles with chalk paints and wax finishes. She is very excited about sharing her goods with Vibe visitors this market.

A BBQ and Café 191 cater for the hungry hordes from breakfast to lunch.

The Vibe Markets will hold their special Christmas market on Sunday December 22 from 8am – noon.

And when market goers have had their fill of browsing, eating and trying, the Arts Centre Gift Shop and Matthew Flinders Gallery are open until 4pm.

Remember that for those last-minute Christmas gifts.

There are already many little and large bits of Bribie love in homes all around the country and overseas, bought at the Vibe Markets.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

‘I’m watching You’

by Alain Chardon Website: www.sites.google.com/site/ bribiephotographyclub Email: bribiephotographyclub@ gmail.com Gordon 3408 2649 Gail 0419638865

A slideshow of photographs taken on our trip to Tin Can Bay was shown

by Gordon.

The Bribie Island Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each

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lain does it again! Of the 5 categories in our monthly competition Alain Chardon won 3 as well as the Photo of the Month with his lovely Bribie Sunset shot titled “Docking at Sunset”. The theme was “Close Up” and the image had to be taken at less than one metre. Alain was the winner with a close-up photo of his dog titled “I’m Watching You”. The third win for Alain was a wonderfully clear mono photo of the Bribie Jetty “Silent Night”.

‘Docking at Sunset’

by Alain Chardon

Of the two remaining categories Ron Le Huray was the winner of the Mono Print with “Mum and the Kids” a difficult feat to capture the Lapwing chicks so close to the parent bird. Vince Bowser’s colourful scenic shot of “Port Douglas” won the Open Colour section.

Our Judge for the night was Glen Rossiter who travelled from Redcliffe to give us lively informative critiques on our work.

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month except December at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive.

New members are always welcome.

The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 3408 2649 or Gail on 0419638865.

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‘Port Douglas’ by Vince Bowser

Right: ‘Silent Night’ by Alain Chardon Below: ‘Mum and Kids’ by Ron Le Huray

Coming Events:

November 25th Next Meeting at 7 pm.

December 8th - AGM Presentation of awards and Xmas Lunch at the home of Alain and Sally

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HISTORY

Ocean Beach Guest House Advert 1939

“BRIBIE COUNCILLORS” ...long ago!!

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By Barry Clark, Bribie Island, Historical Society

he very first Councillor for Bribie Island was an honorary position created in 1933 when the permanent resident population of the island was less than 200 people.

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This was a man named Bill Shirley who had come to Bribie to supervise clearing of the first road on the island, from the Jetty to the Ocean Beach in 1923, by the Brisbane Tug and Steamship Company. In those days Bribie was largely a “Company Town” being the private enterprise of the Tug Company who leased land on the island and developed the basic infrastructure to make the island a successful tourist destination. Their regular Steamships made excursion trips from Brisbane via Redcliffe to Bribie, bringing thousands of tourists and visitors to this island paradise.

Bill Shirley and his family recognised the potential and he converted

construction trucks to basic buses to transport visitors across to the surf beach, and even up the beach if the tide was low.

His family then ran a large Guest House at the Ocean

Bill Shirley Councillor

meeting and keeping comprehensive minutes.

Bribie Historical Society were recently gifted the “Minute Book” for the association for the year 1980/81, and it contained some fascinating “issues” related to that time almost 40 years ago.

Shirley Creek Bridge opened 1935 beach, he acquired several properties and became a prominent member of the small but growing resident community.

He was appointed as the first “Honorary Councillor” of Bribie Island on the Caboolture Shire Council in 1933.

To attend a brief monthly Council meeting in Caboolture was at least a two-day trip for Bill. By steamship to Brisbane, then a train to Caboolture, overnight stay in Brisbane or Caboolture, then steamship back to Bribie the next day.

He did this in an honorary capacity, with no payment other than his travel costs.

He is remembered in the

name of “Shirley Creek” near the Caravan Park, and the original small wooden bridge over that creek was the very first item of Council infrastructure on the island.

The 1930’s was the decade of mass “Excursion” tourism by Steam Ships from Brisbane to Bribie, when thousands of people came at weekends and holidays to enjoy the simple pleasures of the island.

As the resident population of Bribie grew over the years, all sorts of Clubs, Groups, Societies and Associations were formed as a focus for the many sporting, creative and social interest groups. The whole community of Bribie, both residents and visitors,

were very committed to doing whatever they could to improve the unique “experience” of Bribie Island.

They achieved so much with the encouragement and support of Council, doing their own fundraising and just getting things done themselves.

After the Bribie Bridge was built in 1963 the population grew slowly, and by the 1980’s it was still only about 7000 people. By then Bribie Island had three Councillors representing their interests on the Caboolture Shire Council, who personally understood and were involved in the concern for local issues.

Councillors regularly attended many of the different community organisations monthly meetings.

The Bribie Island Ratepayers & Progress Association was one of the most active of these community groups at that time, holding a monthly

I have extracted just a few short examples of the sort issues that were being discussed and minutes recorded at these meetings.

• Proposal to construct a “Water Fun Park” using sea water pumped from Dux Creek for water slides, toddlers Pool, Pirate Ship and maybe a roller skating rink. (Note…A Fun Land Water Park was later built on the corner of Goodwin Drive and Cotterill Ave.) • A proposal by the Council to have entry to Welsby Parade from the Bridge as a NO RIGHT TURN in future.

• The Council to make calculated judgement on all proposed development, as the original Town Plan did not require provision for High Rise, and the revised Town Plan of 1977 divided the area into Low, Medium and High Density.

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Funland Waterslide 1987. Photo Credit: Sue Muller

Bridge Exit right turn 1970’s

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HISTORY CONTINUED • Huge areas of land on Forestry lease have sought to “Develop” this land after harvesting of timber. Caboolture Shire seek to obstruct this to ensure the land is returned to the people at the termination of the leases.

• Strongly held personal objection to the manner in which the new light Industry area had been totally bulldozed on First Ave. • Concern expressed about Councillors statement that “Council matters were a matter of confidentiality not the right of ratepayers to be made aware of Council business” • Concern about decreasing sub surface water in Banksia Beach area, to the detriment of local flora, since the

development of the deep “Lakes” in the Solander development.

• Could the usage and destruction of the beach by 4WD vehicles could be limited. Permits were issued by Council who recognise that traffic must affect the beach Eco system. Council could stop this abuse, but it would be most difficult.

• Letter written to Queensland Premier and various Ministers objecting to the proposed development of a Pulp Mill on Bribie Island.

• Consideration be given to lowering the existing 100 Klm/Hr speed limit between the Bridge and the Caravan Park.

• Suggestion that a charge be placed on visiting vehicles using the Boat Ramp Picnic and Parking areas.

• Possible conversion of the Caravan Park in Welsby Parade to public Park land.

• A recent survey of the permanent population of Bribie Island shows a total of 6,619, of which 1,368 are Pensioners.

• It was thought that Bribie should now have more than the current 3 Councillors representing them on Caboolture Shire Council.

I must make it clear that the above dot points are just a small selection of items discussed and minutes recorded at the meetings.

Bill Shirleys daughter Dorothy and grandson Bill at Shirley Creek 2008

They did not necessarily eventuate or even have credibility at the time.

However, it is interesting to read these items, to appreciate just how involved the Councill and community

were in a variety of issues, that were openly discussed and considered by the Councillors who represented them.

Solander Lake Newsclip 1978

MORE BRIBIE HISTORY

The Historical Society have monthly public meetings at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of each month commencing at 6:30 pm with interesting guest speakers on a wide range of topics.

Come along.

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ithin seconds of entering, the elegant Hampstead London house, familiarly piercing eyes command me to follow up to the top floor, where, in true LAWRENCE OF ARABIA fashion, the 4-year-old captor mock-decapitates a teddy bear, booming unafraid, “You did want to see my nursery, didn’t you!

Master Lorcan O’Toole.

Son of Peter.

If ever there was a chip off the old block: that roguish smile, the mop of blonde hair, the fair skin, those same blue eyes and that resonant voice, inconceivable in one so young, ringing out, “Now, you must meet Mr. Peach!”

Tornado-like, Lorcan hurtles back down several flights of stairs, popping out with and gaining momentum on Mr. Peach, his multi-directionalrobot-ride-on-car, dashing this way and that, gathering up the Persian hall rug under its wheels, until the robot’s arms fasten onto an ankle in a doorway.

And there he stands, 54-year-old PETER O’TOOLE, one of the greatest British actors of all time, all 6’4” of him, still the same beanpole of a man I last met 13 years ago. The middle-age spread has passed him by, his silver hair no longer dyed blonde as it was in his forties, when he described himself “as grey as an old fox.” His boldly-striped yellow-green-red-grey tie seems unusually loud for this now quiet and gentle man, but tones in well with his dark sports jacket and fawn trousers.

And no longer the bad boy, only happy in rowdy, inebriated, smoke-filled rooms, the giant stork has survived in spite of himself, his private life being nothing like the roaring lion and madman he so often portrays on screen and stage, which he himself describes as “my attraction to larger than life roles the same way they are attracted to me.”

I feel both amazed and privileged having been invited into the sanctum of this most private man, from which most people are excluded. So why am I here?

Within seconds, his eyes revealing his thoughts, I realize it is Peter’s deep seated need to display the charms and talents of the

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In His 50’S son he is so passionately proud of, the baby he attempted to kidnap during legal custody restrictions with Lorcan’s mother, American model Karen Brown, his partner after Peter’s 1979 divorce. But the venture to bring Lorcan in his carry-cot plus nanny back to the U.K. via Bermuda had failed at the airport. Nowadays they share joint custody, with Lorcan currently staying three months with his dad in London. Momentarily the stutter Peter had as a youngster returns, as he explains softly, but still with that staccato voice: “We d.. d.. do alright. We are very close. He’s a grand little boy and time goes so quick. I miss him a lot when he’s not here. But we have our compensations. It is a good balance. I’m not very good at discussing these

private little matters. I’m sure you’ll understand.

Would you like a jujube?”

He pulls out a little metal tin of sweets from his trouser pocket, passing them across with his long sensitive fingers, less nailbitten now than they were years ago. Is it a sign of greater peace of mind? Once the only place on earth he could find that peace was in his beloved Ireland home with his horses, gardens and books.

“No, I can find it here now in this house where I have lived for 26 years. But I love them both equally.

Maybe Lorcan prefers the cottage. We have such wonderful times there, like last summer. He goes wild in the big fields there, the beaches, the sea. He really enjoys his childhood. At four, he can ride, swim,

REGULAR FEATURE insisted Peter smelled like a French train), and although you can’t doubt his sincerity, the actor never totally disappears, every word thought out, mentally rehearsed, written all over his face before he speaks.

As Lawrence Of Arabia jump into the sea, climb, play cricket, play rugby…..It’s so exciting to watch him grow up. We play all the things every dad and son play. We enjoy games, we read, we adventure. Lorcan is beginning to read himself now. So the obvious answer is to give him a book. But he also loves toys and the robot car Father Christmas brought him. Come and have a look!”

We leave the silver-grey Venetian drawing room to the adjacent master bedroom, and there at the foot of the gigantic bed lie dozens of children’s books from nursery rhymes to Grimm’s’ fairy tales and Renard the Fox. So the little rascal, maybe affected by the tug of love across two continents, has really tamed the old tiger, who now describes himself as “tottering into antiquity,” and Lorcan has even accentuated O’Toole’s incomparable charisma, with that new lease of an energetic life with this bright and talented child.

He waves about his long cigarette holder, complete with a French Gauloises cigarette (Sian always

“I want to give Lorcan a happy childhood and a sense of enthusiasm and adventure.

That’s all. I try to teach him to be as independent as possible as soon as possible. I will let him climb up a stool and watch him fall of, rather than telling him not to climb up.

Then I can show him how not fall off next time.”

Leaning back disappearing into his chair, all arms and legs and thinness, he smiles wryly, clenches both hands at the back of his head, pauses and changes the subject, declaring dramatically:

With Wife Karen “Besides, the love you receive from and give to a small child is a most fulfilling experience. Maybe it’s time for the pearls!”

“Nowadays I am neither disinterested nor uninterested in women. But my expectations are very low. I’m having a rest from them. I am quite hopeless with women.

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VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE

ANNUAL GOLF DAY BRIBIE ISLAND GOLF CLUB, WOORIM 2019

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groups of mainly 4 players competed in the 11am shotgun start, Ambrose event, with prizes for winning team & R/U (nett score), NAGA (ask a golfer if you don’t know this abbreviation), nearest the pin and longest drives, the dinghy chip, and the Mulligan was available on holes 2 & 7, plus many raffles. They enjoyed the beautiful sunny conditions with a tricky breeze on the wonderfully prepared Bribie Island Golf Course at Woorim.

Incidentally the club was celebrating its 50th year.

Our VMR BBQ chefs (Ron Burrett, Graham Patrick, Garry Bunker and Mike Pobar again cooked our delicious hamburgers and onions, whilst our Social Club ladies Leona Patrick, Robyn Young, Dot Oldmeadow, Kaye Hammond and Sheryl Traill prepared the salads and burgers and serving the same. Meanwhile 2 of our Life Members, Betty Snell and Brenda Allardyce sold raffle tickets all day. Drink stations & Supply/Betting/ Novelties on course were manned by our volunteers

– Ian Grimes, Ray Fox, John Hammond, Aamir Cao, Simon Middap, Mike Phillips, Karen Darlington, Gary Sugrue, Nigel Blundell, Phil Couper and Gary Voss. Our photographers on the day were Peter McNamara and John Traill, with Jamie Darlington working his drone “magic”.

Our Commodore Liz Radajewski was busy all day, organising, setting up, welcoming all, especially the playing groups, on course visits, and of course packing up and presentations at the conclusion of the day (not to mention all the preparation in organising this great day)! Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe, not only assisted Commodore Liz in the above, but also managed to fit in a round on the day as well! Sorry if I have missed anyone of our valued volunteers, it was a great fun filled day – some of our competitors playing for the first time, whilst other, accomplished golfers, have played in most or all of our fun annual charity days, here at the Bribie Island Golf Course.

Our local Federal Member for Longman Terry Young MP showing his style off the 7th tee.

Winners for the day were: Overall Team – MANCORP with 55 nett Overall Team R/U – North Harbour 56 ¼ nett Overall Team 3rd – Busy Fingers 56 7/8 nett on c/b NAGA Team – RACQ 85 nett Nearest Pin Men 4th – Mike Nancarrow (2.50m) Longest Drive Men – Scott Baden Longest Drive Ladies – Sharon Lye Longest Softball Drive – Ross Taylor (21m) Longest Softball Drive R/U – Steven Spano (18m) Dinghy Chip – Sean Potter Thank you to our great sponsors for the day: Busy

It’s not as easy as it looks, trying hit a golf ball into a small rubber ducky floating on the Bribie Island Golf Courses Dam. There was only one successful golfer all day.

Fingers, Adept Building Certifiers, Orianna, Bribie Bowls Club, Island Bodyworks, North Harbour, Wilkies Auto Centre, Wrights Fruit Barn, OZLED, Bribie & District Locksmiths, CRC Concreting, Terry Young MP, Victory Press, BI RSL, MBRC, MANCORP, Martin Jonker Toyota, Northside Marine and North Harbour.

Thank you to our prize donors: RACQ, Ultratune, Wilkies Auto Centre, OZLED, Simone Wilson MP, Terry Young MP, BI Golf Course, Bunnings Morayfield and Wrights Fruit Barn.

VISIT FROM TS KOOPA CADETS SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2019

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his Saturday we were lucky enough to be visited by Piper and Matilda from the T.S Koopa Navy Cadets, Piper won this experience by being the Best Recruiter.

The girls were given a real feel of what we do here at VMR Bribie. The day started with pre-checks on the boats, then on to ropes and knots, basic navigation, how to use the spinal board 58

and some basic first aid tips, then on to safety gear - then morning tea.

After cake came the fun bit, we took Bribie 1 and Bribie 2 out to the South Cardinal, were we taught the girls to accurately throw the throw bags; and they were spot on .We then showed them towing and be towed, then on to rafting and then putting the boat on a mooring - then it was

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Piper (left) and Matilda aboard Bribie 1.

BBQ time. Then after lunch it was up to the radio room for a briefing on what goes on with communications and how we deal with emergencies on the water.

Then a trip to Mission Point, taking various paths to get

Matilda and Piper practised putting life jackets on under the watchful eye of Commodore Liz Radajewski.

there. The girls learnt all about collision regs and what it means to be a good look out.

It was a fun day that we all thoroughly enjoyed thanks girls for hanging out with us.

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BRIBIE ISLAND YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Wednesday 13th November 2019:

Nigel Blundell receives his Competent Crew Stripes from Commodore Liz Radajewski.

Bill Stainton receives his 5 Year Service Pin from Commodore Liz Radajewski.

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SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2019

11,409 Calls, 3,173 vessels logged on, 209 Vessel Assists, 1,281 Sitreps, 472 Requests, 56 Overdue vessels, 28 Vessel Tracking, 14 Securite Broadcasts.

1,454 Radio Checks VHF calls 77.9%, - 27MHz calls 9.8% NOVEMBER VESSEL ASSISTS: SAT 02/11 1607pm – 5m Tinny member with motor problems, required a tow from Banksia Beach to Bellara Ramp.

SAT 02/11 1812pm – 405m Side Console non-member with motor problems, required a tow from 2km out from Southern end of Bribie Island to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

WED 06/11 0851am – Large white object navigation hazard removed from passage near Bongaree IGA. SAT 09/11 0758am – 7.8m Yacht non-member dragging anchor near the entrance to Spinnaker Sound Marina, relocated back to Turners Camp.

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Boat Crew and Radio Operator attended to update, or gain, their First Aid and CPR proficiency qualifications

Congratulations Dave Wereszczuk on making it to crew with Blue Sunday. Above Dave receives his first stripe from Skipper Bob Skinner and fellow crew member Don Tait.

SAT 09/11 1554pm – 7.8m non-member 500m opposite VMR required a tow to Bellara Ramp.

SUN 10/11 1720pm – 9m Sports Cruiser member with steering problems, required a tow from Tangalooma Wrecks to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

TUE 12/11 1114am – Tasked by Bribie Police to investigate overturned Catamaran in Passage near IGA, 2 people in the water.

WED 13/11 1124am – 8m Flybridge Cruiser nonmember drifting off Banksia Beach, required a tow back to its mooring.

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SAFETY DAVE’S MESSAGE

First Aid Trainer Karen Llewellyn (right) steadies the patient’s head whilst others roll him over.

Safety Dave says “Remember if you are heading out on the water today LOG ON with your local VMR or Coast Guard, its a free service for everyone so why wouldn’t you!

“Also “Keep a sharp lookout at all times, observe COLREGS, give clear indication about passing, approaching, giving way and overtaking, to avoid collisions with other boats. They are the traffic laws on the water.

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Fishing REPORT

By Cheryl Williams

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elcome to another fishing report from Gateway Bribie Adventures.

The weather has certainly been fantastic for fishing except for the few days

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REGULAR FEATURES where the wind was playing worms, we are also seeing Tuna popping up along the havoc for any fishing along ocean side you will need to the beaches and through grab some Pilchards. There the passage. However, is a lot of Dart in various the fishing on the ocean places along the surfside beach side has been good they love biting on Pippies. with some great catches So, we suggest come and and some good feeds. grab your Live Blood worms Campgrounds, 2nd, 3rd and that are fresh every day to bunkers ocean side have catch that feed. The passage seen some Mackerel biting on Slimy Mackerel, Whiting, is a haven for any fish at the moment we are hearing Bream and Sand Flathead of lots of Snapper at The best bait is Live Blood Ripples and Sandstone Point buy some Cuttlefish. Ningi Creek was a great place to fish last week with some good size Cod and Bream being caught on Prawns.

There was also a report of a Barramundi being caught in the passage that would be good to get a few of them but unfortunately, it’s the only one. The Mud crabs are starting to get around we are seeing them pop up at Ningi Creek, Donnybrook, Toorbul, Meldale and Banksia Canals. The Sand Nev with 41cm Cod

FRI 22 Nov 6:00 am 1.51m 11:44 am 0.5m 6:06 pm 1.75m

SAT 23 Nov 12:34 am 0.3m 7:03 am 1.69m 12:55 pm 0.42m 7:08 pm 1.75m

SAT 30 Nov 5:32 am 0.33m 12:27 pm 2m 7:00 pm 0.43m

SUN 1 Dec 12:40 am 1.33m 6:15 am 0.42m 1:09 pm 1.91m 7:50 pm 0.47m

SUN 24 Nov 1:26 am 0.22m 7:59 am 1.87m 2:00 pm 0.35m 8:04 pm 1.74m

MON 25 Nov 2:13 am 0.16m 8:49 am 2.01m 2:57 pm 0.3m 8:55 pm 1.7m

MON 2 Dec 1:30 am 1.3m 7:03 am 0.51m 1:54 pm 1.82m 8:43 pm 0.49m

TUE 26 Nov 2:55 am 0.14m 9:36 am 2.1m 3:48 pm 0.29m 9:42 pm 1.63m TUE 3 Dec 2:28 am 1.28m 7:59 am 0.6m 2:44 pm 1.72m 9:37 pm 0.5m

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THU 28 Nov 4:14 am 0.19m 11:03 am 2.12m 5:25 pm 0.35m 11:10 pm 1.46m THU 5 Dec 4:48 am 1.33m 10:13 am 0.73m 4:41 pm 1.55m 11:23 pm 0.49m

FRI 29 Nov 4:52 am 0.26m 11:45 am 2.07m 6:13 pm 0.39m 11:54 pm 1.39m FRI 6 Dec 5:54 am 1.41m 11:22 am 0.75m 5:40 pm 1.51m

Rolled Over Car an act of stupidity, the driver said he was cut off by someone driving out up near the campsites, it was still dark at 4am, he took evasive action, swerved, hit the sand bank created by the high tide and flipped directly upside down, no damage to the sides, he suffered minor injuries. If you’re in trouble call 0439 083 868.

Beach REPORT

By Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

Welcome to another beach report from Michael and Rick at Gateway Discovery Tours

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he track from 8th Avenue car park to the beach is really chopped up and extremely rough in places due to increased traffic flow going up the beach, this will only get worse as the holiday season arrives, meanwhile the inland track is not too bad but is getting

powdery in the usual places. When driving simply pick a track, stay in it, avoid wheel spin if possible, have fun.

The lagoons are low in water currently, this does not mean you can drive in them, they are off limits and you will be fined.

Enjoy our wonderful piece of the world it’s a privilege to use it not your right.

Snakes are out and about so be careful where you walk, on our last tour we saw a red belly black and a large brown snake, if encountered leave them alone, stand still, don’t panic they will go away.

The total fire ban is in place for very good reason, if you see anyone lighting fires please let the rangers know ASAP.

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Remember no domestic pets are allowed on the beach, people continue taking their dog into the National Park please report them, this restriction is to protect the wildlife from being killed.

Ocean Beach and the inland track are main roads, watch your speed, secure your load and don’t drink and drive, make sure your National Park permit is up to date.

Two of our National Park Rangers were assaulted last week, a big thank you goes out to the beach goers that intervened and videoed the disgraceful actions.

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CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

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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: Reception open Mon-Thu 9am-3pm.

Information Service, Counselling & Family Support Program, Declutter Group, Multicultural Group etc.

Phone for details 3408 8440.

EVERY MON - THU 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.

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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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RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407782290.

2nd SAT of the Month RIBIE ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Meets at 7 pm in the boardroom at the back of Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive. New members are always welcome. The first two meetings are free. If you wish to come along ring Gordon at 34082649 or Gail at 34089850 or just turn up on the night.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND PROBUS CLUB: If you’re new to the area or are finding it a bit challenging to break into the local social scene, you might find what you’re looking for by joining one of Bribie’s top social clubs – the Bribie Island Probus Club, catering for retired or semi-retired men and women interested in establishing friendships, engaging in fellowship with like-minded souls and perhaps having a little fun too.

The club meets monthly at 9:15 a.m. in the RSL Conference Room.

Details:- Mark (3408-4145) or Ursula (3410-0792) RIBIE ISLAND RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: Meets (except January) in the Anzac Room of the Bribie Island RSL Club at 9.30am.

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

Every 2nd MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND 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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HILDREN’S CHOIR: An Ecumenical Children’s Choir meets at the Uniting Church in Webster St, Bongaree, every Monday afternoon after school from 3.30pm until 4.45pm. School aged boys and girls are all welcome. This is a no cost activity for children who love to sing. For further info PH Marg Grove on 54975777.

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

PH Janice 0403-481-943.

2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP: This group is in recess in December & January.

It will commence again on 12 February 2020. Meeting 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.

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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 morning, an activity or outing and a fishing group. Come and join the fun. Visitors Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580

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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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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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3408 0355E: info@freedomchurch. org.auSunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm9pm Friday Nights. Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm Monday Nights. 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop - Mon to Fri (9:00am 3:00pm)Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am - 11:30am)Counselling & Prayer.

Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays ew Creation Church Bribie Island; Come and have fellowship and worship with us at the New Creation Church Bribie Island and learn about the Grace of God. Meets every Friday at 10.30 am at the Banksia Room Bribie Hotel Bellara. Enquiries phone Angela mob 0417 050 949 or Eileen mob 0438 723 074. 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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UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS EVERY SATURDAY DECEMBER WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang.org.au EVERY SATURDAY DECEMBER BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056, excludes 28 Dec. EVERY MONDAY DECEMBER BEACHMERE SCOUTS – 6.30pm – 8.30pm (ages 11.5– 15 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail. com for more info. Last day Monday 9 Dec – resume 3 Feb. EVERY MONDAY DECEMBER MAH JONG, 9am-12pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056 excludes 23 Dec. EVERY TUESDAY DECEMBER BEACHMERE SENIORS, 9am11am, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Weekly drop in! Gold Coin Donation appreciated. All Welcome: Contact Gwen on 0448 238 056. Last day Tuesday 17 Dec – resume 7 Jan. EVERY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 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 DECEMBER LINE DANCING, 6-7pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Judy 0401 153 633. Last day Monday 12 Dec – resume 2 Jan. EVERY FRIDAY DECEMBER 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. Last day Friday 13 Dec – resume 3 Jan. EVERY FRIDAY DECEMBER BEACHMERE SCOUTS – JOEYS – 6pm – 7.30pm (ages 5-8 years, boys & girls) Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@gmail.com for more info. Last day Friday 13 Dec – resume 31 Jan.

EVERY FRIDAY DECEMBER BEACHMERE SCOUTS CUBS, 6pm - 7.30pm (ages 8-11.5 years, boys & girls), Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Avenue, Beachmere, contact beachmerescouts@ gmail.com for more info. Last day Friday 13 Dec – resume 31 Jan. EVERY SUNDAY DECEMBER 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).

THURSDAY, 5 DECEMBER U3A BEACHMERE END OF YEAR CELEBRATION – 3.30 TO 5.30PM Tickets at the U3A office, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au.

FRIDAY, 6 DECEMBER LADIES, LET’S DO LUNCH, Noon, Beachmere Hotel, James Road, join us and come along and meet some ladies who live, work and play in Beachmere.

ALL WELCOME. Food & Drinks at your own expense. Please RSVP to Christine 0413 73 95 73 ladieslunch@bang.org.au.

SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBER BEACHMERE COMMUNITY CAROLS, 4pm-7pm, Clayton Park, Moreton Tce, Beachmere. FREE Activities, Face Painting, Christmas Costume Competition, Pet Photos, Raffles, Craft, Gift & Food AND a visit from a man in a red suit! … www.bang. org.au.

TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER BEACHMERE MEN’S SHED, 9am, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave, Contact 0418 992 397 (2nd Tue each month).

THURSDAY, 12 DECEMBER BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (usually 3rd Thur each month).

TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER BEACHMERE LIONESS MEETING, from 9am Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, (3rd Tue each month excluding Dec & Jan).

WEDNESDAY, 18 DECEMBER BEACHMERE LIONS MEETING, 6.30pm-7pm, Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Phone 0417 781 562 to attend.

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COMMUNITY CRIME REPORT

WEEKLY WRAP BRIBIE ISLAND NOV 4 - 18

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Bribie Island weekly crime wrap, November 11 Senior Sergeant Lyndal WIGGINS on Nov 11, 2019 @ 9:41am Property offences: November 3-5 Torbul Street, Bongaree Money Entry through unsecured door November 7 Jasmine Drive, Bongaree Keys Entry through unsecured door November 1-3 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree Clothing Entry through unsecured door November 3-6 Kal Ma Kuta Drive, Sandstone Point Electronics and food Forced entry through main door November 8-9 Rickman Parade, Woorim Food items Entry to unsecured garage November 1 Allamanda Drive, Bongaree Tools and camping equipment Entry to garage

Wilful damage November 2-3 Eucalypt Street, Bellara Graffiti on fence November 7 Bribie Island Road, Ningi Arson of vehicle

Other offences: Drug related Three people were charged with possession of various drugs and drug related items.

Found property

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Nil this week

November 4-11 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree Vehicle stolen from residence (solved) November 14 First Avenue, Bongaree Attempted entry into vehicle November 17 Verdoni Street, Bellara Registration plates stolen from vehicle Other offences:

Domestic violence Nil DFVPA Applications for Order, five breaches of order and three other DFV matters. Drink and drug driving Nil.

Traffic Forty-nine traffic infringement notices were issues and officers conducted 249 RBTs.

Bribie Island weekly crime wrap, November 18 Senior Sergeant Lyndal WIGGINS on Nov 19, 2019 @ 9:08am Property offences: November 7-12 First Avenue, Woorim Vehicles Forced entry through garage door.

November 9-11 Bestmann Road, Sandstone Point Nil attempt only Attempted forced entry through window October 27-November 12 Palm Avenue, Bongaree Vehicle Entry through unsecured door November 12 Hall Avenue, Bongaree Tools Stolen from back yard November 11-12 Hall Avenue, Bongaree Fishing rods and other items Entry to garage November 10 Woorim Main Beach Phone Stolen from bag

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

Found property Set of keys found at White Patch Esplanade, Banksia Beach QP1902249773 refers. Scooter found at Melrose Avenue, Bellara, QP1902249980 refers. Keys found at Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, QP1902284300 refers.

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Domestic violence Two DFVPA Applications for Orders, seven breaches of order and seven other DFV matters.

Drink and drug driving One person was charged with drink driving (0.076 per cent BAC) Traffic Thirty-seven traffic infringement notices were issued and officers conducted 122 RBTs. If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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1 Challenging (9) 8 Irish county — salad cream (4) 9 Enduring courage (9) 10 Swirling current (4) 13 Sound like a cat (5) 15 Situation causing delay (6) 16 Spectre (6) 17 Maker of knives etc (6) 19 Quick temper — spite (6) 20 The people (Greek) (5) 21 Convent residents (4) 24 German air force (9) 25 Disorderly retreat (4) 26 Unable to hear at all (5,4)

2 Press (4) 3 Seizures (4) 4 Herb of the mint family, attractive to some pets (6) 5 Shropshire market town (6) 6 Dickens novel (4,5) 7 Packaging material — telephony (anag) (9) 11 Sharp practice (9) 12 Radioactive material, Pu (9) 13 Softened (5) 14 Fillings rolled up in soft tortillas (5) 18 Final score (6) 19 Become gentler (6) 22 Cooking fat (4) 23 Eighth-century king of Mercia (4)

SUDOKU

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

Down

1 Mogul leisurely expels a flyer (4) 3 Agent returned - used a whip to motivate (8) 9 Give way about something special (7) 10 Doesn’t register at first - blame crook soles (5) 11 Thoughts aside, consider form (5) 12 Supplements for jockeys (6) 14 Signora lost personal touch with music producers (6) 16 Fruit in the hand (6) 19 Defoe’s character got upset at the beginning (6) 21 Happy with cultivated produce without Church involved (5) 24 Had to endow properties (5) 25 Brew a laté up on the moor? (7) 26 Agent ‘ere at work for back-chat (8) 27 Falcon loses tail nurturing a new-born (4)

1 Battalion gives Signora a hand messing about (8) 2 A measure of detail, it recognises (5) 4 Enter medical centre for treatment –Is it for all? (6) 5 Green stuff that epitomises one’s heydays (5) 6 Australia loses the French back to another power (7) 7 The “ayes” have it - simple (4) 8 Lecture about skimpy clothing, perhaps (6) 13 A slap after praise? restraint the answer (8) 15 Matured but not necessarily the wiser (5-2) 17 Papal edict leading change has attraction (6) 18 Citizens occupy territory (6) 20 Rued direction - not so nice (5) 22 Surgery with time for work (5) 23 Our last breakfast spoilt trip (4)

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by Peter Thomson

Across 1 6 8 9 10 13 16 17 18 21 22 24 28 29 31 32 33

Only player to win Australian Open men’s golf titles as amateur and professional (8).

Australian Test spinner current Pakistan series (4).

Winner record seven Australian Open men’s golf titles (6).

Cricket pitch (6).

Nephew of US golf legend won 1973 Australian Open (5).

First cricketer to play ODIs for two countries (7).

Nickname trailblazing Asian golfer of 1970s, Mr -- (2).

Aussie soccer player broke into big time with Leeds United mid-1990s, initials (2).

Queensland rugby league prop 2006-17 (7).

Former champion Pakistan allrounder, -- Khan (5).

Australian rugby league centre 2010-11, Chris -- (8).

Australian batsman current Pakistan series (4).

Strip that serves as front wall “net’’ in squash (3).

England’s former Kiwi league playmaker, -- Chase (5).

Aussie men’s swim superstar emerged late 1990s (6).

Maroons State of Origin coach 1993, ’94 (5).

Former Socceroos midfield stalwart, Brett -- (7).

Down 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 15 19 20 23 25 26 27 30

Aussie golfer won controversial 2002 Australian Open reduced to 54-hole event (5).

Australia’s 2015 US PGA champion (3).

World record-breaking West Indies batsman (4).

Injury-cruelled former Broncos winger, Jharal - - (3, 3).

Former Queensland Reds utility back, Ben -- (5).

Last “home-grown” Australian Open tennis women’s singles champion, Chris -- (5).

Queensland father-son rugby league representatives (7).

Former World Cup-winning All Black lock, -- Williams (3).

Former Aussie rugby league player/selector, -- Beattie (3).

Lawn bowls team role (4).

Winner 2006 Australian Open men’s golf crown (6).

Beat Dandaleith, Karu to win 1978 Melbourne Cup (5).

Popular term for sailing enthusiast (7).

NSW State of Origin rugby league captain 1990, ’91 (5).

Men’s professional tennis organisation, abbrev (3).

Argentine soccer legend, – Maradona (5).

Two-time Bathurst 1000 winner with Dick Johnson (4).

Tennis statistic (3).

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MAD POETS Christmas in The Tropics

When thunderstorms come rumbling, with sweat profusely tumbling.

It’s Christmas in our tropic wonderland.

Of cooler ‘climes’ we’re dreaming. The humidity’s still steaming.

Christmas is quite different in the tropics, where we stand!

ABASH BARNSTORMED BYPLAY CLOSETED COFFER COMIC CONCURRENCES CORM CRANKY CRYSTALLIZE DEPTH ECHELONS EYRY

FERMENT GOODBYES HISS INCOME KNOCKERS MALICED MERER MYNA NUCLEUS NUKES OKRA PIKE PREVIEWS

PSYCHO RATIONALIZED RINGED SEANCE SELECTOR SKATEBOARDED SMILE TEA TIRESOMELY VARIEGATING WAILS WILDLY

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Santa Claus attired in tropic ‘garb’ inspired, Arrives towed by testy crocodiles no less!

Reef sandals on his feet, red boxers on his ‘seat,’ Red singlet to complete his tropic dress.

With few chimneys to be seen and yards not white but green, His puzzled mind seeks other spots to land.

He looks for Christmas trees on “veranda balconies,” Then takes off with a glimpse of golden sand.

The children sleep in sweat and dream of presents they might “get” As balmy winds rustle

through the palms.

Then awake with festive joy and unwrap each “newborn” toy And cradle each with pride in loving arms.

When it’s time for Christmas dinner, no one comes back thinner, As they dine upon the fare that ‘hits’ each plate.

Some traditional in style, heated up for quite a while, And some cold cuts for those who come in late.

And what is ‘ate’ for ‘pud’ it looks and tastes so good!

A fruit salad grown local with some pride!

Filled with tropical good cheer, and a “healthy” pot of beer, Soon it’s time to sleep it off and go inside.

So, we spend the afternoon, praying for a tropical monsoon, When some of us recall that Christmas has a reason.

When a little boy was born, in a stable so forlorn, And we head for church to celebrate the season. © Howard Kennedy

LAUGH RIOT A man asked me for a dollar, I told him I only carry big bills. He said give me one of those, I gave him my electricity bill.

Dear algebra, stop asking us to find your X. She’s never coming back. So don’t ask Y. I joined a nudist group.

The first three days were the hardest.

I was attacked by a tobacconist, I’ve still got the cigars to prove it.

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How do you count cows? with a cowculator.

No more dad jokes.

I’m going to try optometrist jokes, They are much cornea.

Why did the golfer wear two sets of pants?

In case he got a hole in one.

Won my first cage fight last night. The poor budgie never knew what hit it.

Why aren’t koalas’ actual bears? They don’t meet the koala-fications.

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By Oscar Cainer DECEMBER 2019 monthly (FULL WEEK AHEAD for Nov 30 / Dec 1, 2019 week) The proof, they say, is in the pudding. This month, Jupiter (growth, optimism and adventure) leaves its Sagittarian home and enters Capricorn; its first visit there for twelve years. As it settles into a new sector of the sky, it brings renewed determination, plus a sense of self-discipline; increasing the chances of future endeavours achieving positive results. This celestial shift brings changes that are sweet enough to satisfy the most demanding of palates… in perfect time for Christmas!

ARIES (March 21 - April 20) At times like this, as the preparations for the festive season begin, it can be hard to know where the adults are when you need them. How are you and I supposed to know what to do? When even politicians and leaders exhibit infant-like attitudes, it’s hard to know where to find the help you need. You’re left with no alternative but to dip into the deep well of wisdom that lies within you! Your ability to make good decisions is being highlighted this month.

When you share your insight, everyone will enjoy the benefits.

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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) December doesn’t only bring sleigh bells and reindeer; it brings the chance for you to heroically ride to the rescue. But do you really feel inclined to sort out everyone’s problems? Why does it always come down to you to clear up the mess and save the day? As we approach the festive season, it’s time to step back and allow other people the space to create their own messes, and to clear them up again. If you define your boundaries, you’ll be in a much better place to share peace and good cheer.

DECEMBER is a powerful month for you.

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GEMINI (May 22 - June 22) This month, your perceptive powers are being boosted. Not only can you discern the wood from the trees, but even fallen Christmas tree needles give valuable clues! Just be aware that as you gain understanding into the more mysterious aspects of people’s lives, your clarity may place a relationship under pressure. When we see more of people than they want us to see, they feel vulnerable, and their defences go up. So, over the festive season, be sure to use your wisdom for the greater good.

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CANCER (June 23 - July 23) When we find ourselves in situations we don’t want to be in, we’re all capable of pretending. It’s easy ‘not’ to see someone.

As long as we’re aware of what we’re doing, there’s no harm in this. The problems start when we try to convince ourselves that we haven’t seen something that we have seen. As we enter the festive season, it’s important not to create a story you don’t believe. If you respect your integrity, you’ll keep your honour intact, and be free to enjoy the social delights that December brings.

DECEMBER brings great potential for change. Call 1300 017 319.

LEO (July 24 - August 23) Victory comes with a price…it involves someone else suffering the pain of defeat.

This month, as we enter the season of good will; although your compassionate, big-hearted personality will benefit anyone who’s suffering from the usual dose of festive anxiety, you will be especially valuable when it comes to finding compromises and avoiding conflicts. We don’t need winners or losers. You can help find creative ways around potential disputes, so that everyone has the peaceful Christmas they desire.

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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) If we want to learn how to act, there are plenty of drama schools to go to.

Yet we don’t need to learn how to be melodramatic. Our lives are full of chances to create emotional maelstroms of anxiety, passion and fear. Oh, and Christmas is the very best time for that. Luckily, this month, as Jupiter moves into a new home, it brings an ability to understand challenging situations (and people), so that you respond rather than react. Make this a season of mellow dramas instead.

Everyone will benefit.

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LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Despite the frenetic way you’re leading your life, there’s a feeling that you’re going over familiar ground. Is there a lesson you need to learn? Have you overlooked a vital clue that you must find in order to succeed? No. The similarities with a past era of your life are superficial. As Jupiter changes signs, it brings the courage to return to a matter that needs to be dealt with, and the enthusiasm to rise to the challenge gloriously. An inner glow of confidence is the cosmic gift on offer to you this December.

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SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) With Mars in your sign, you’re moving so fast that the scenery is blurred. As the power planet will be in Scorpio for the entire festive season - with the heightened pressure and excitement it brings, we need to put boundaries in place; you don’t want to run out of energy. Fortunately, Jupiter’s move into a new sector of the sky offers opportunities for contemplation

and illumination. It brings the insight to make decisions about where to focus your enthusiasm so that the right people benefit (and that includes you!).

DECEMBER brings a rare cosmic opportunity for change. Call 1300 017 319.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) With perfect timing, as we enter the festive season, your ruler, Jupiter, leaves your sign and enters Capricorn. This heralds a significant change of focus, and the beginning of a new era for you. It offers a chance for you to renegotiate a vitally important aspect of a plan, and make an insightful adjustment that will bring a welcome sense of equilibrium into your life. As you recognise the opportunities hidden beneath a problem you’re dealing with, you’ll be able to relax, and add joy and enthusiasm to the festive mix.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Do we arrive in this world with long lists of tasks we need to do? Do children tell each other that they’d like to play, but ‘don’t have time’? Stress is something we seem to grow into. It’s part and parcel of being grown up and sensible; almost a badge of honour that comes with responsibility. Yet, in December, as Jupiter enters your sign, it brings you the ability to see life from a less serious perspective.

Give your inner child the space to grow – and the festive season holds the potential to be full of very good cheer.

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AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Although there are times when you feel as if you’re up to your neck in water, you’re wearing the psychological equivalent of a state-of-the-art wetsuit. Even when things go pear-shaped, you have the power to put them back on track. In fact, therein lies this month’s challenge. Having so much power can be tiring; calling all the shots involves a lot of responsibility. Yet when the cosmos is sending power your way, you can’t ignore it. Your enthusiasm and good spirit can make this a Christmas to remember.

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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This month, although there will be times when you feel as if you’re pushing a loaded shopping trolley up a steep hill, you have the strength to get to the top. As Jupiter moves into a new home, in complete contrast to the usual pattern of events, life becomes less stressful as we move further into the festive season. You have powerful resources available to you; both emotional and material. As you draw on them, you’ll be able to generously share the Christmas spirit so that everyone benefits.

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ISSUE 101 | 22 November 2019

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SPORT

Fun And (Name) Games…

Sportsword compiler Peter Thomson reflects on the time he got to meet his famous golfing namesake.

“Not THE Peter Thomson?”

I

f I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked that question over the years I could be writing this from the Bahamas.

A question posed in jest, of course, but, as it happens, a regular reminder of the time I got to meet my celebrated five-time British Open-winning namesake.

In 1972, I was covering the City of Auckland Golf Classic – an event featuring a 42-year-old Peter Thomson (doubling as a golf writer for The Age newspaper), and won

by rising Aussie star Jack Newton, whose career tragically ended in 1983 after a shocking Sydney airport accident.

It was during a memorable one-on-one with Thomson in the media room that he related what he described as one of the more “humbling” experiences of his illustrious golf career.

Five years previous he had been preparing for the British Open at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake – in a pro-am field which included a Liverpool football hero by the name of Peter Thompson.

Five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson.

He died in Melbourne on June 20, 2018, aged 88.

“As I came off the 18th green there were a bunch of kids chasing autographs and I duly obliged,” the affable Victorian recalled.

“Then, as I started to walk away, I couldn’t help but overhear a couple of them comparing notes.”

As the great man told it, the exchange went something like this: “Whose autograph did you get?”

“Peter Thomson.”

“Not THE Peter Thom(p)son?”

“No … the golfer.”

See Sportsword No 3, Page 69

BOWLS Fridays mens pairs. 1ST. r.Avern, S.Martin. R/U. K.Smith, K.Ford. OOTH1st.

C.Halley, A.Boyd. OOTH2nd.

J.Studd, J.Mercer. OOTH3rd.

J.Collier, G.Jackson. BUNNY. Wallyö”, P.Adams.

Saturday Bowls. 1st.

D.Hosie, S.hosie, Agro.

R/U. D.Groves, L.Savige.

OOTH1st. J.Oliver, F.Crockett, B.Hosie. BUNNY.

J.Stanley, I.Gillard, P.Olsen.

Tuesday Ladies triples. 1st. J.oliver, D.heaterh, S.young. R/U. C.Christiansen, G.Olsen, R.Williams. OOTH1st.

L.Godfrey, M.Gittens, L.Gilmore. Bunny. T.Erfurth, G.McEniery, E.Hookey.

Wednesday Scroungers. 1st.

G.Diebien, 2nd. B.Castle.

3rd. C.Halley, 4th. M.Rooney

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Wednesday pairs. 1st.

M.Garfield, Z.Gilmore.

R/U. G.McEnirey, K.Opray.

OOTH1st. D.Groves, H.Groves. OOTH2nd, B.Snare, S.Lobo. OOTH3rd.

D.McDougall, W.McDougall.

Bunny. J.Oliver, G.Ackroyd.

Friday ladies Singles. 1st.

M.Garfield. R/U. N.Gray.

OHW D.McDougal.

Thursday ladies championship triples.

Winners. M.Mcintyre, D.Uiterale, L.Wright. R/U. A.Studd, C.Smith, P.Cordaz.

Thursday Triples. Winners.

P.Mann, P.Mannion, D.Clarke, R/U. G.Duncan, D.Newmann, M.Roberts.

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Moreton Bay District Ladies bowls Association Player of the Year was shared this year with the winners being Mandy McIntyre & Lesley Wright. (Photo L-R) Mandy McIntyre, MBLDBA President Dorothy and Linda Williams.

Thursday ladies Club Triples. 1st. P.Chritie, E.Roberts, C.young. R/U. P.Ditchburn, R.Williams, P.Ryan. OOTH1st.

C.Christenson, I.Smith, G.Low. BUNNY. G.Woollett, A.Cooke, R.Olson.

Friday men’s pairs. 1st.

T.Oloughlan, P.Nelson.

R/U. J.oliver, G.Ackroyd.

OOTH1st, T.Dean, I.Cooper.

OOTH2nd. M.Mills, T.Bennett. OOTH3rd.

D.Ackroyd, W.Simmonds.

BUNNY. M.Rooney, A.Boyd.

Friday ladies Single. 1st.

M.James. R/U. C.Thornton.

Saturday Bowls. 1st.

D.Groves, B.Tanner, B.Oneil.

R/U. I.Gillard, G.Woolett.

T.Erfurth. OOTH1st. S.hosie, R.Brinton, M.Rooney.

BUNNY. M.Gaine, L.Savage, M.Prewitt. Wednesday Scroungers. 1st. K.Fuller.

2nd. B.Whale. 3rd. S.Martn.

4th. R.Follett Wednesday Pairs, 1st. K.Burgess, C.Burgess. R/U. G.Denkle, G.Teahel. OOTH1st.

T.O’Loughlan, P.Nelsons.

OOTH2nd. P.Adams, C.Wilkie. OOTH3rd.

M.Rooney, A.Boyd. Bunny.

G.Duncan, M.Prewett.

SATURDAY BOWLS 10.11.19. 1st: L.Hookey, G.Woollet, T.Erfurth. R/U. B.Hosies, J.Oliver. 1st Round.

D.Groves, T.Richardson,

B.Ferguson. BUNNY. I.Laidlaw, F.Corry, J.Smith.

TUESDAY LADIES TRIPLES 11.11.19. 1st. C.FFitzgerals, N.Gray, M.McGregor. R/U. T.Dean, C.Dean, B.Onéill.

OOTH1st. M.Geddes, D.McDougall, L.Wright.

BUNNY. V.McDermott, Y.Ackroyd, J.Hosie.

WEDNESDAY SCROUNGERS. 13.11.19. 1st.W.Whitehead, 2nd. D.Currie, 3rd. K.Fuller.

WEDNESDAY PAIRS 13.11.19. 1st. B.Snare, S.Lobo, R/U. B.Hosie, K.Fuller. OOTH1st.

D.Lindsay, V.Lindsay.

OOTH2nd, K.Muller, D.Gibson. BUNNY. G.Teakel, D.Denkel. THURSDAY 14.11.19. 1st. L.Fraser, M.Young, P.Helms. R/U. L.Hackwood, B.Hamer, C.Young. OOTH1st.

G.McCarthy, A.Cooke, J.Hillier. Bunny. G.Frew, J.Clear, R.WEickhurst.

FRIDAY MENS PAIRS 15.11.19. 1st. J.Dunn, S.Symons, R/U. W.Simmons, M.Johnstone. OOTH1st, R.Avern, S.Martin. OOTH2nd.

B.Castle, D.Bowers.

OOTH3rd. S.Timmins, G.Hazelwood. OOTH4th.

B.Pebble, B.Sellars. LADIES SINGLES 15.11.19. 1st.

L.Hackwood, 2nd. H.Groves.

3rd. M.Gittens.

GOLF Bribie Island Golf Club Ladies Results from 7th November, 2019 to 14th November, 2019.

THUR 7/11/19. Monthly Medal Sponsor Woorim Pharmacy. Div 1: Winner B Newcomb 73, R/U D Hayward 76, 2nd R/U V Jones 77. NTP’s Hole 4 L Urquhart, Hole 7 D Hayward, Hole 14 V Jones, Hole 16 J Malone. Div 2: Winner S Weeks 70, R/U R Harper 73, 2nd R/U J Umlauft 74 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 V Learoyd, Hole 7 L Beaven, Hole 14 S Weeks, Hole 16 S Weeks. Div 3: Winner I Coburn 71, R/U R Crossley 72, 2nd R/U S Barry 74. NTP’s Hole 4 Y Swanson, Hole 7 A Roberts, Hole 14 S Tailford.

TUES 12/11/19. Single Stroke. Div 1 Winner K Tomalin 70 C/B, R/U K Wilson 70 C/B, 2nd R/U L

Urquhart 70. Div 2 Winner I Coburn 71, R/U L Beaven 72, 2nd R/U F Jackson 73.

Div 3 Winner D Sullivan 74, R/U A Carmody 75, 2nd R/U J Jennings 76 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 D Sullivan, Hole 7 S Power, Hole 14 F Jackson, Hole 16 R Gardiner, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot C McAlister.

THUR 14/11/19. Single Stroke. Div 1 Winner M Pearce 72, R/U A Lauchlan 73, 2nd R/U M McGlone 74.

Div 2 Winner D Croft 70, R/U F Jackson 72 C/B, 2nd R/U J L’Estrange 72. Div 3 Winner J McKay 68, R/U L Cockerell 73, 2nd R/U N Aylott 75 C/B. NTP’s Hole 4 F Jackson, Hole 7 A Jordan, Hole 14 M Bailey, Hole 16 K Wilson, Hole 4 Div 3 2nd Shot S Ferrante.

Presidents Trophy Winner F Jackson 144 C/B, R/U K Wilson 144.

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Letters

YOUR SAY Once again, thank you for all you do to support my articles, Rotary, and our community.

Dear Richard and Team,

disappointed Briberians ringing to complain that no tickets were left. As I said in the article, I just blamed Manuel - after all - he is from Barcelona!

On behalf of the Team at Rotary’s World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio and Bribie Rotary, I am writing to thank you for your marvellous coverage of our upcoming event ‘Faulty Towers the Original Dining Experience.’

Following publication of my article about the Event in the “Islander” and your generosity in giving us the flyer, a mention on the front page and on the ‘In this Issue’ page, the Event Booking website, we used, crashed due to the number of bookings and visitors.

We had it up and running again very quickly and the Event actually sold out the next day. We had a few very

The Bribie Islander has become a very popular and well patronised magazine that provides a wonderful service to our local community. I am proud to be a regular contributor. A special thank you to Lisa Wendland, for her clever layouts that so enhance our articles.

My husband Michael is a regular reader and commented it was like a ‘real’ magazine - he meant the layout, quality, and content, and one you’d actually buy.

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Dementia Support Group on Bribie Island.

Thank you to Jan Rees and her excellent committee for organizing the event.

Kathy Vincent Secretary

Dear Editor, A huge THANK YOU to all the sponsors and all the businesses on Bribie Island who supported the Croquet Club Fund Raising day on the 2nd of November. Many businesses gave fabulous prizes for the raffle. A very big THANK YOU to the Bribie Islander too for advertising our event and keeping it local.

We had teams from Traditional Funerals, Dragon’s Abreast, Rotary Clubs, Pumistone Passage Probus, Community Arts Centre, Carinity, Karuna, Dementia Support and Beach Mere Palm Lakes. A great time was had by all.

The best news is that $3,400 dollars was raised for the

Dear Editor, I read with interest the article ‘Bridge Over Troubled Waters’ as I was a small girl when the bridge opened & with my family, a regular visitor.

In the article, it states “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 different for so long”.

In the 70’s, our parents began building a home on Bribie & I met my future husband. In the 80’s & 90’s while we were raising our own family close by, our parents continued to prepare their home for the time they could retire to a beautiful quiet existence.

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They retired here in the early 2000’s. Their deteriorating health prompted my husband & I to buy & move back here in 2013.

Since moving here, ourselves & many of our neighbours (many who are elderly & were neighbours of our parents) try & get our concerns heard.

Excessive hooning, total lack of consideration for residence (the ratepayers!!), very little heeding off council & main road signage & the general massive rise in day trippers does not seem to have led to an increase in policing of this on a council or state level.

In our area, many people have voiced concerns over the impact on our environment, impact on our personal safety, comfort & lives. The response is usually about the so called tourist $ that are brought to the island.

If you have any ideas on how we can demand more of our representatives (& actually be heard), many of us would be thankful. I for one would love to be able to listen to the news on a weekend evening without having to shut the house up to stifle the excessive roaring of vehicles up our street & creating huge dust clouds that go through our homes.

Cheers, Susan Clark, Bribie.

Dear Editor, Climate activists have included in their arguments, a case for going vegan, which only makes sense if you don’t consider the whole story. Perhaps their vegan brains are not operating at optimum capacity.

The human denture shows that we have evolved to eat meat - that’s what the canine teeth are for.

Also, the invention of cookery to make meat easily digestible has been credited with the evolution of our large brains.

Now there is increasing evidence that choline is a vital dietary component in maintaining brain health.

Only animal products will give us a reasonable concentration of this nutrient, the best sources being liver, eggs and salmon.

So here is some advice for older people fearing the development of dementia: make sure you eat animal products, or at least take choline supplements with all your leafy green vegetables.

H.Beneke, Banksia Beach.

Dear Editor, A suggestion for an article in the Bribie Islander would be about all the amazing free exercise

classes offered by the Council in their Healthy & Active programme.

I run the Pilates class at Crest Park on the Sylvan Beach Esplanade each Tuesday morning at 9am.

This is proving to be very popular amongst the residents who cannot afford to attend a gym.

Only downside is if it rains the class doesn’t eventuate. I usually attract approximately 45 attendees to each class!! Just a thought Editor.

Cheers, Sharon. 0408 450 534.

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Bribie Island Sunset in the Smoke.

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Letters Dear Editor, I have noticed a lot of people showing an interest and by the Police for parking on the Aldi store road or Goodwin Drive, they stop just shy of the Zebra crossing on the grass now dirt.

It seems trucks or 4x4’s or vehicle and trailer are most commonly seen. I am guessing that it is easier for them to do so if they have

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a trailer on to pick up sales and a lot of trucks for smoko for example are parking on the opposite side and one of them walks over to the store while the truck waits.

I have had abuse from drivers when exiting the car park onto Goodwin Drive one women followed me down to Woolies honking and screaming if you don’t do 60k’s when exiting than don’t exit. It

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can be very hard to get out of the car park.

I have contacted Aldi to ask if they have a solution for example delivery or extra parking for big vehicles.

You can just see the edge of a truck tyre on the zebra paint that stopped today, my concern would be someone being hit on the crossing.

I took a photo of a dead

possum today and the crossing and have attached it to the email it’s a bit of a speed zone the roundabouts make it more fun I think like a chicane.

The new signs look great and have made visitors more aware, thanks for the efforts in contributing to the safety of our wildlife in helping to get some signs up.

Susan Kopittke

YOUR SAY Bribie Island Sunset in the Smoke.

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Dear Editor, IWhat kind of visitors are we having on Bribie? Every day when we walk the dogs at Woorim we pick up rubbish every morning without fail. What is the matter with people? We pick up MacDonald’s rubbish, dirty disposable nappies and other items far too disgusting to record. So often the rubbish is no more than a meter from the bin.

This weekend we saw something even worse vandalism on the bunker

opposite Eighth Avenue at the end of North Street.

What sort of person feels the need to smash great lumps of concrete from the wall and cause as much damage as they can leaving the rocks, they have smashed off the building on the ground? This problem is getting worse and will continue to get worse over the school holiday.

What can we as residents do to stop this type of behaviour?

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