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#130 Jan 1, 2021 Dear Readers, Welcome to the New Year. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic New Year with not too many sore heads about! I can honestly say I am excited to see what the New Year will bring us. Last year I took over the role as Editor/General Manager of the Bribie Islander and let me just say it was a baptism of fire! As like all of you, I was not expecting Covid and taking on a new role in that situation was very daunting. There were a lot of difficult moments but in saying that, the support we received from our advertisers, contributors and supporters was phenomenal. This year really showed what an amazing community we live in and I am so proud of the magazine and the people who helped it become what it is now. I have made some wonderful new friends, clients and contributors, whilst working with this magazine and I treasure them all dearly. I would be completely remiss if I didn’t mention my staff. These girls work their butts off, put blood sweat and tears into this magazine and I have never had a more competent staff. Michele our sales extraordinaire has our clients best interests at

heart, she bends over backwards to help our local businesses get their message across and helps any way she can to grow their business. Deb our lovely designer puts in an absolutely amazing effort to make the magazine look as beautiful as it does. She will be like a dog with a bone until she has it right. I couldn’t be more grateful to them both, I would be lost without them. We take great pride in what we do and we are YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE and will continue to support all the community groups and businesses as much as we possibly can. And last but not least, I want to thank you, our readers. Your letters of support and the encouragement you give, mean the world to us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Until next time, Take care, Stay safe,

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i, my name is Kim, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m 47 years old mother of 4 children. I also live on Bribie island in Bongaree and have been in the area for the last three years. I am a Brisbane girl but fell in love with Bribie and its great feel. I am the sole owner of Salty Girls, Salty Guys and Salty kids. The Salty Beach shop! I am a water baby myself and have a great love of the soothing and healing powers of our ocean and waterfront. So my shop came to light when the coronavirus hit us all and put an end to my beauty salon at home. I was looking for another little side hustle to do as I love to be busy and always doing something to make others smile and feel good about themselves.

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I found a shop in a perfect location just off the Bongaree waterfront and right near a gorgeous cafe, on Bribie Island. If you have forgotten anything needed for the beach or water then I have you covered! With sunscreen, towels, togs, thongs and much much more. I cater to the young and older generations everywhere, and all my stock is available in-store and online. My sizing starts at X-small to 5 X-large for adults and from babies to size 14 children sizes. I have decor, handbags, purses, jewellery (which is sterling silver) and sunglasses etc.

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Make the Most of Rainy Days When the weather keeps you indoors, there is still plenty to do!

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family project. Work on it all summer. • Camp in. Put the sleeping bags on the floor and have a family slumber party. • Experiment with new hairdos. Let the kids try out non-permanent colours, braids, or a gelled look.

• Get an origami book and fun paper. Create fun animals and shapes. Give them to friends or family members as gifts. • Have breakfast in bed. Take turns being the server and the served. • Hold marble races. Use an

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visiting, bring them along to see what is special in your area. • Eat at the counter of a diner. Let the kids enjoy greasy food and milkshakes. • Find a free concert near you. Kick back and enjoy some tunes with the family. • Go to a demolition derby. Expect to see some major crashes. • Go to a flea market or garage sale. See if the kids are better negotiators than you. • Pack a picnic. Plop down to eat it just about anywhere such as a free concert, at a playground, or in a state park. • Take a garden gnome with you. Take the gnome's picture at each destination you visit. At the end of the summer, create a scrapbook with his photos. • Take a road trip to a

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FREEDOM, FACTS & FALSE PROPHETS By: Colin Walker

think just about everyone would agree that our freedoms of speech and expression are basic pillars of any true democratic system; but they can be double-edged swords too, at times.

and alternative lifestyle causes “alive”.

Good examples of that are the personal views presented as (unsupported) facts, and aired widely in recent times by very vociferous anti-vaccination protestors…..some even urging people NOT to “take the jab” when Covid 19 vaccines ultimately become available.

That’s one of the downsides of a democratic system….but one worth tolerating. In some notable dictatorships or one-party-State regimes worldwide, people with alternative or different views to those dictated by “the State” just don’t get the chance to express them. And if they do, they often face serious discrimination (against themselves personally, and their families), harsh penalties, incarceration…or worse. Some critics simply “disappear”.

Other protestors, similarly high on emotion but short on facts, claim that the current Covid 19 pandemic is a giant international fraud and conspiracy. And still, others deny recorded facts of our national and/or world history and seek to re-write them - simply because, they say, they don’t believe in them or like the stories they tell. These “doubting Thomases” and knockers of anything and /or everything relies on top-level, bigcity national and international media exposure for their continuing existence and impact. It is the oxygen that keeps these protest movements

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And the bigger the celebrity (or genuine authority) in any given field that they target, in airing their “views” as “alternative facts”, the bigger and wider exposure they get.

So – whether critics and/or their alternative views are right or wrong – they have a right to the same freedoms (of speech and expression) that the rest of us ….all of us, in fact….have. However, sometimes the prophets of gloom and doom go a mile( or three) too far down the “protest road” - like the anti-vaxxers, the history denialisms and re-writers, the conspiracy claimants and the PC

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(political correctness) movements we hear so much about, so regularly. One of the best examples, recently (in my view!) has been the antics of the anti-vaxxer brigade. Amid Covid 19 and the world-wide scramble to come up with a vaccine to stop this wicked virus from killing many more millions of people globally, the anti-vaxxers are telling people to reject ALL vaccinations, and clashing with police(and other authorities) in street protests, to ram home their “message”. And all this against a backdrop of indisputable evidence, worldwide, of vaccines eliminating many communicable diseases (and other previously fatal conditions) which had plagued our communities and countries for hundreds of years….. maybe thousands of years…..until the arrival of vaccination remedies over recent decades and generations. I happen to believe strongly in the research and development processes of the medical profession and science, not just in Australia but worldwide. I am living proof, in fact, of how it can extend people’s lives well beyond their expectations – and well

HEALTH, WEALTH & COMMUNITY beyond the mortality rates that our forefathers and ancestors faced, before the developments in medical science and practice that we have come to accept as “normal” today. I have calculated that the efforts of today’s “medical marvels” have given me an extra 30+ years to spend with my family, to enjoy all that our world has to offer. Maybe (because of this) I’m a bit more sensitive to the thoughtless nonsense that our anti-vaccination advocates present, with such zeal (day-in-day-out) to gullible people who are largely ignorant of facts that they haven’t bothered to research). In fact, I believe that the anti-vaxxers present, potentially, a very real threat to public health at all levels of Australian society. They are collectively, in my view, a potentially very

dangerous movement. Well, I have a message for all of the protest groups referred to (genuine, or otherwise) who continue to portray their “views” as “facts” that we should all take heed of: “Do your research. Take the time and effort, and spend what you have to (as others have too!) to establish your facts and prove your case, then publish it on the open market (as other genuine researchers and advocates do!) and – in our “true democracy”…….let the people decide, but on FACTS, not just your views. Accountability applies to you, too!” I’m an avid reader of biographies and autobiographies on notable people who have made their mark in many fields and on people in many societies throughout the

world……in music and the arts, in medicine, public health and welfare, in sport, and politics (across the spectrum), and other areas of endeavour. I don’t always agree with what they have to say or advocate, but I respect their right to present their views as they have (and do), and I respect the fact that they take the trouble to research what they write about, spend the time and effort to put it all together, and then spend the dollars necessary to have their works published – to be open to public scrutiny and accountability. If the protest movements and anti-everything brigades who make such a public “splash” in the media and elsewhere), so often, followed the lead of the biographers and auto biographers and researched, presented and advocated

ADVERTISMENT their causes similarly, maybe people like me would have more respect and time for them. Maybe ……… Recently, I got a deserved rebuke (publicly) for a couple of basic “facts” I got wrong, in a published article….and I was happy that my error was detected, and corrected. Facts, as a record of history (in all its forms), are important. That’s accountability ….and that’s how it should be. Protestors and advocacy groups (right or wrong, genuine or otherwise) must be subject to the same scrutiny and accountability. Maybe, if they were, we wouldn’t have to tolerate so much of the nonsense we have to contend with, from them, now. But that’s where “freedom of speech and expression” kick in, isn’t it? And so we have come “full circle”!

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WHAT IS...

sleep apnoea?

SLEEP APNOEA is a common but serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep. Obstructive sleep apnoea is the most common type of sleep apnoea; and it occurs when the upper airway is partially or completely blocked limiting the amount of air that reaches your lungs. Your brain then realises you have stopped breathing with a consequent drop in oxygen levels. When this happens you may either make choking noises, snore loudly or you may wake up. This may happen between a few times a night or a hundred times in more severe cases. Since sleep apnoea only occurs while you’re sleeping, you may only realise you have a problem when a bed partner or a roommate complains about your snoring. Sleep Apnoea is often confused as a snoring condition however the impact it can have on your overall health (both physical and emotional) makes it a serious disorder and one that requires our attention. SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP APNOEA: • Pauses in breathing whilst sleeping usually noticed by others • loud or frequent snoring • Restless and broken Sleep • Waking up gasping or choking • Frequent trips to the toilet at night • Waking up tired and unrefreshed in the morning • Poor concentration and work performance during the day • Feeling excessively sleepy and fatigued during the day

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With the impacts of Sleep Apnoea on overall health an experienced pharmacist can help you in a variety of ways including advice, diagnosis and treatment for Sleep Apnoea. Through the Pharmacy Sleep Services (PSS) Program, Star Discount Chemist Banksia Beach provides diagnosis and treatment for Sleep Apnoea in a manner that is quick, easy, reliable and comfortable. Our helpful and caring consultants at Star Discount Chemist Banksia

CAUSES OF SLEEP APNOEA Obesity serves as the main contributor to Sleep Apnoea, however other factors can contribute to the condition, and these include: • Nasal obstruction and congestion • Alcohol, as this relaxes the throat muscles and interferes with the brain’s ability to react to disrupted breathing patterns during sleep • Physical features, facial bone structure, muscles and large tonsils • Sleep medication such as tablets and sedatives • Thyroid problems and high blood pressure • Family history and genetic factors WHO IS MOST AT RISK? Sleep Apnoea can occur at any age and demographic however statistics suggest this condition is more prevalent in the middle to older age group and more commonly in Men. It is estimated 1 in 10 middle aged woman, and 1 in 4 middle aged men suffer from this disorder. People with naturally narrow throats or nasal passages, and children with enlarged tonsils or adenoids may also be at risk of sleep apnoea. THE RISKS OF SLEEP APNOEA Overall Sleep Apnoea is not good for health due to the impact it can have on our well-being, and there is evidence that untreated moderate to severe sleep apnoea can increase the risk of other health problems such as: • Diabetes

Beach can run an in-store screening through the PSS Program to identify whether a home sleep study is recommended for you. This will enable you to attach the home sleep test device and use it in your own bed with familiar surroundings. In the morning you can remove the device and return it to the pharmacy with results & further assistance provided within 7-10 days. During this process no doctor referral is required. Through the PSS Program we also offer Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices in store for treatment of Sleep Apnoea.

• Stroke • Heart Conditions & High Blood Pressure • Poor Memory & Concentration • Headaches • Moodiness, Depression and changes in personality • Decreased Libido & impotence in men The effect Sleep Apnoea can have on judgement may lead to increased risks of accident at home, work or whilst driving. THE TREATMENT TO SLEEP APNOEA Sleep Apnoea can be effectively treated. Treatment methods include lifestyle changes such as: • Losing Weight if overweight • Reducing alcohol consumption especially in the evenings • Quitting smoking • Use of special pillows & sleeping on your side In moderate to more severe cases further treatment may be required. These include: • An oral appliance fitted by your dentist, such as special mouthguards or splints to wear while you are sleeping. • A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) pump, which feeds pressurised air into a face mask to hold your throat open while you sleep. • Surgery, if you have severe sleep apnoea Where Sleep Apnoea is contributed by pre-existing medical conditions these will have to be examined.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nandita Anand has been a pharmacist for over 7 years in New Zealand & Australia with experience in Community & Aged Care Pharmacy. She has been a part of the Bribie Island community for over 2 years and is now the Pharmacist Manager at Star Discount Chemist Banksia Beach, which runs a Sleep Apnoea Clinic. Nandita has been a part of the Bribie Island Community for 5 years. Her motto for her work in

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH finds the Wellbeing and Psychic Expo back on Bribie Island. This year we will be in the auditorium at the Bribie Island RSL Club with 18 informative Exhibitors & six brilliant Psychics. We will be there from 10 am to 4 pm & it’s still only a GOLD COIN ENTRY. There will be Tarot and Oracle Cards, Metaphysical, self-help and nutritional books, crystals, Feng Shui books, cures and services, Essential Oils, Spirit Guide Drawings, incense, Shamanic teachings, pendulums, crystal jewellery, salt lamps, Reiki healings, Herbal topical preparations & uniquely blended herbal teas & beverages,

Therapeutic medical equipment, Shamanic products, Magnesium products, Himalayan salt/herb grinders, chakra balancing and much much more. Our readers are some of the best & there will be some new faces not seen on Bribie before. We look forward to seeing you all there, please tell all your friends; better still bring them with you for an enjoyable and informative day. To make a pre-booking for your preferred reader please go to www. whitelightexpos.com.au choose your reader then call 0419 709 661 to book them. You can of course ring this number for any further information or to make Exhibitor enquiries as there are a couple of sites still available but they are going fast.

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Lesley (L) and Peta (R) immediately after the Row

HAT STARTED OFF AS A THROWAWAY SUGGESTION BECAME A REALITY ON DECEMBER 9 AT JETTS GYM MT WARREN PARK FOR INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONS LESLEY DUFFY (55) AND PETA ROBINSON (62). The plan was to simply finish the distance, changing over every 2km and holding a pace of 2.20-2.25 per 500

DONE and DUSTED! metres, which was expected to peter out progressively. The task of the 100,000 metre Tandem Indoor Row began at 8.09 am, was estimated to take 8 hours or so, set an Australian record in the 50-59-year-old bracket in the process, and raise funds for Beyond Blue. Throughout the first 50km, the girls held a surprisingly strong pace of 2.16, continuing this through to the 70km mark where Peta 'hit the wall'. She recovered quickly in her break, while Lesley began to feel fatigued closer to the 80km mark, disclosing later that she was feeling a bit

'off-colour'. Their dismounts and rest breaks showed the effect in the girls - shaky legs, stiffening joints, slowed movements and the need for more stretching, rolling out and hydration as they toiled towards the end. Both girls were clearly weary and hurting from the effort. But the pace and their focus didn't waver. They held the 2.16 right to the end, finishing in a ferocious 7 hours 35 minutes 30.8 seconds, securing their place in the record books, and doubling their donation target through the day, with still a few pledges to come in. It was grueling and demanding, there is no doubt, but already they're joking about doing another Ultra-distance together in the future. What now? Two days after the Big Row, Lesley was back in training for the World IR Championships in February, and Peta is working towards a 24-hour event in January on the Gold Coast. Age doesn't weary these girls, they clearly love what they do and feel the benefits of it. Many thanks go to those who donated to this wonderful organisation. Thank you to Jetts Australia and especially Mt Warren Park for the venue, interest and regular social media updates, Beyond Blue, Rowing Australia and Rowing Queensland, Sunshine Coast Indoor Rowing Club, Colin Mancey (World Record holder and SCIRC member), friends and fellow crazy rowers who dropped by and Lesley's husband, Greg, who stayed for the whole thing to cheer the girls on and make sure they ate and rehydrated. It was all worth it.

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BRIBIE ISLAND BUTTERFLY HOUSE

Have you been to the Bribie Island Butterfly House yet? If not, you are missing out on one of the islands, if not the world’s most exquisite little gems. Yes, it is about the enchanting beauty of butterflies, but also about so much more! You may even relate the simple beauty and colours of the butterflies with complex mathematical, philosophical, and scientific properties entwined throughout the earth and universe…….’the butterfly effect’. Established and opened in 2017, the Bribie Island Butterfly House is a not-for-profit tourist and educational destination. It is the dream and now the reality of the founders' Ray & Delphine Archer who retired to the island in 2013 and started breeding butterflies at a residential property in Banksia Beach. Word soon spread and more and more nature lovers got involved with their passion for growing plants, gardening, and breeding butterflies. In 2016 Bribe Butterfly Volunteers Inc. was formed and plans were underway to build a butterfly house to attract tourists to the island and help raise money to donate to the less fortunate people in Australia and around the world. Moreton Bay Regional Council designated a block of land and building was underway. Local tradies, sponsors and volunteers donated their time, money, and skills to construct the magnificent facility we have today which has welcomed 70,000 visitors from around the world and allowed us to donated $300,000 to charities locally and abroad. Projects like this help people reconnect with the beauty and importance of our natural world. We hope to encourage an awareness of our delicate ecosystems and natural habitats and to prevent their ongoing destruction. Everyone can start in their own backyard and help bring back the butterflies, plant trees and influence positive change for our environment, the earth and all its creatures.

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The facility consists of the breeding laboratory where the caterpillars grow and can be viewed by guests, food gardens to feed the hungry caterpillars & butterflies, toilets, undercover area, and an enclosure where you can immerse yourself amongst a kaleidoscope of hundreds of butterflies.

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It is also wheelchair friendly. To this day the project is run by volunteers and provides a place of peace, education, tranquillity, and fun for everyone who enters. Volunteering is proven to improve people’s mental, physical health and wellbeing. Our Volunteers are trained and continue to learn new skills, while also passing on their knowledge and skills to others. This gives a great sense of purpose and allows the butterfly house to donate 100% of the profits earnt from entry fees to charity. So not only do our volunteers give back to the community and environment, but they also help spread joy, fun and peace to the world. Bribie Island Butterfly House continues to donate around $10,000 per month to many

wonderful, trusted partners helping in our ‘global village’. Some examples and we thank these groups for their crucial work helping people in our local community include The Neighbourhood Centre, B.I.K.E.S, Rotary, GIVIT, ‘Pay a Sack Forward’, School Chappies, BIDCA, Bribie Hospice, RizeUp, Global Care, CICADA, Meant to Rise, Wallum Action Group, Bribie Respite, Camp Quality and more….. Helping the homeless, kids at risk, bushfire victims, and drought relief for farming families, emergency assistance, domestic violence victims, food hampers, counselling, help for survivors of sexual abuse, Cochlear Implant recipients, disability support and assistance for cancer patients and their families.

The world is a large place and we certainly live in a lucky country. The project also donates on a more global level via two trusted partners: Entrust Foundation and Empower. This way 100% of the funds donated go directly to helping people who live in some of the toughest parts of the world. This includes some of the most basics we take for granted such as clean drinking water, suitable sanitisation, education, basic life skills, health assistance, help for abuse victims, homelessness, assist communities to achieve economic empowerment, emergency relief in times of disaster and stopping human trafficking. There is a huge list and you can find out how this project helps further on the website www.

bribieislandbutterflyhouse.org. This brings us back to the ‘butterfly effect’ and ‘chaos theory’. The world is a very chaotic place…..filled with both beauty and trepidation. To think a seed (both physical and metaphorical) can be planted and grow to feed the larvae that metamorphose into magical butterflies or how the seed of an idea can develop into a community project like this and offer transformational hope to people locally and on the other side of the world cannot be underestimated. The small flap of a butterfly’s wing at Bribie Island can influence a large change across the planet……a tornado of hope. Whether you contribute a little or a lot we thank you!

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A Single Hour Hour S urf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has a proud legacy forged from a continuous 113 years of saving lives across the Australian coastline. Since 1907, the organisation has grown significantly, and knowledge gained has been passed on from one generation to the next. This growth has been fundamental to SLSA’s success in managing some of the most dangerous and unpredictable beaches in the world. Over the years, more than 685,000 people have been rescued by a surf lifesaver.

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Our vast Australian coastline stretches 50,000km and is made up of almost 12,000 beaches that attracted some 14.1 million visitors last year alone. On average, those beachgoers visited the coast 3.1 times each month, equating to over 500 million individual visitations. More than 10,000 people are rescued on average each year, with more than 7,500 pulled from the water this past year and almost 70,000 beachgoers provided with first aid treatment. Further, surf lifesavers and

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Australian Lifeguard Services (ALS) lifeguards performed more than 1.6 million preventative actions. These are extraordinary figures and highlight the incredible strain placed on our services over the past year. Despite our best efforts, 125 families grieve for a loved one who never returned home from the beach last year. Keeping Australians, our families and communities safe on our beaches is what drives our organisation forward; focusing the efforts of each and every one of our volunteers and members.

Every year volunteer surf lifesavers donate an average of 1.4 million hours of their time … And they spend that time helping to save people from the longest few seconds of their lives. What is an hour of safety worth to you and your family? From as little as a dollar you can help the Surf Life Saving Foundation support volunteer surf lifesavers and keep the flags in the sand and the binoculars in hand. Please, donate today at adoptanhour.com.au. Your donation could help save a life.

he Surf Lifesaving lottery is on Bribie Island this summer, and recently a few of their best supporters were invited into the prize home for a special preview evening, before it opened to the public. With an amazing luxury 2 storey, 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom home to give away, our supporters got first look at the prize on offer, as well as a chance to talk to the Chairman of the Surf Lifesaving Foundation Darrin Bragg, and the Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation, John Brennan OAM. Both are life members within the organisation, and were able share their experiences, and thank some of our supporters in person for what they make happen. “Your support helped over 10,000 people return home to their families last year” said John Brennan, speaking to the guests on the night. “It makes a real difference, and it’s fantastic for us to have an opportunity to say thank you to a few of our supporters here tonight.” As a special treat, our Champions Club guests on the night received a personal tour of the home by Sharon Piconi, the General Manager of Stylemaster Homes, and the Interior stylist responsible for this luxury design. “I certainly had a few sleepless nights taking this project on for Surf Life Saving. I wanted it to be the best that it could be, knowing the opportunity to help an organisation I support, and people on our beaches.” Said Sharon, speaking of working on the design and build project. It was an amazing night for all who attended, to share not only a special sneak peak at a life-changing prize, but to remember once again that every ticket in the Surf Lottery helps save lives across Australian beaches. The last word probably goes to one of our guests; “it’s an amazing prize – their best yet, I think – and such a worthy cause!” The Prize home is now open to the public 7 days a week 10am – 4pm from December 12 to February 24, (closed Public Holidays) and you can pop in and have a look around yourself. You might just buy yourself the winning ticket!

HEALTH, WEALTH & COMMUNITY great enthusiasm. By the end of the night the smiles and giggles had turned into loud sidesplitting laughter.

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he Bribie Island contingent of d9560 Passport Club would like to thank our wonderfully supportive local community for making our ‘Faulty Towers the Dining Experience’ such a successful event. The sell-out performance was held at the Bribie Island RSL on Wednesday 9 December 2020. Faulty Towers - the world’s longest running and most successful tribute show to the BBC’s iconic sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers’ - was thoroughly enjoyed by all attendees. The event was organised as a World’s

Greatest Meal and we have raised $3,000 for Rotary’s End Polio campaign. The night started quietly with Sybil meeting guests and getting them to use hand sanitiser before Basil and Manuel showed them to their tables. Sybil’s greetings and laugh raised a number of smiles and giggles as did the antics of Basil and Manuel. During the show, many of the classic Fawlty scenes were performed. Most of the scenarios involved audience participation and those singled out for special attention took on their roles with

Manuel ‘served up’ the bread rolls like a young John Newcombe, while Basil did his best to cause utter mayhem all about him. Sybil was her usual calm, efficient self with her melodic laughter ringing out across the auditorium. All in attendance played along with the show - turning it at times into a pantomime - much to Basil’s utter disgust. Lots of ‘Ooohs and Aaahs’, and ‘poor Manuel’, rang out as Basil admonished Manuel for his failings – of which he had quite a few. This had Basil in a ‘rage’ and he turned on the audience/ diners telling them that ‘this was NOT a pantomime!’ ‘Oh yes it is’ the audience chorused back – too much laughter. Michael, my husband was called a ‘pervert’ because Manuel found a pair of ladies knickers under the table next to where he was sitting. Basil then put the knickers on his head and did his famous ‘Nazi March’ which

evoked many guffaws. The Siebenhausen’s at Table 10 received Basil’s attention as the ‘Germans’ for the night ‘Certainly I’ll just get you your hors d’oeuvres which must be obeyed at all times without a question. Sorry, sorry sorry’. Top marks to Bill Peacock and Peter Sheehan for all the organising they did. Thanks to Samantha Thornton and the staff at the RSL; to Di Wells of Anna’s Fashion Boutique for a lending us props for the performers Dressing Room; to performers Andy, Gemma and Cameron and managers Rajna Barry and Claire Housden, from Interactive Theatre International; to our wonderful supportive community and our back up helpers Michael Matthews, Elaine Lutton, Julie Robbins, Patch Roycroft and Tom Dutton. Watch this space for details of our July 2021 performance of ‘Confetti & Chaos’ which is a classic take on a wedding reception gone widely wrong. The audience become the wedding guests who get caught up in the crossfire.

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rogressively, as I got older, I used to think that nothing was as it seemed; the whole world was going mad….crackers…..ready for the “funny farm” and all that.

or even a President (or “Lady President”, heaven forbid!). Of course, it’s simply out of the question to call a WOMAN a “LADY” (even though she might be….or might not be!). And (at risk of massive ridicule and bullying) a “girl” is no

Well, I don’t THINK that any more. Now I KNOW it is….. but more to the point, I think it’s ME “going around the bend” – and all because I have taken things too seriously for too long! I mean, seriously, what’s the sense in taking seriously our culture, our governments, society’s pressure groups and officialdom in all its forms, when the messages we get from them all change with the wind and the mood of the time, almost daily? Have the most “unlearned” and unsophisticated of us been getting it right all along? Their mantra has been “just laugh at the world and roll along with the flow”! So what has brought on this burst of latent sanity and clear insight into how to handle the foibles of our modern-day society? It all started at a recent preChristmas party.

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HEALTH, WEALTH & COMMUNITY longer a “bird”, a “Sheila”, a “dame” (untitled of course) or anything else …..Other than a woman (even if she hasn’t yet reached womanhood status). But the crowning glory of absurdity in the Political Correctness armoury is …… we can’t even call GIN GIN “Gin Gin” anymore! Racism and all that wicked stuff, you know (or should that be “non-wicked?). Then we get to “our” Government spokesmen, officialdom in general – and economists and economic advisers, in particular. For multiple generations, growing up, it was drummed into us that “saving is good, mounting debt is bad, surplus budgeting is the key to good fiscal management for individuals, households, businesses, and our governments”. It was good for everyone,

wasn’t it? But no, not today. PostCovid (which scared the pants of just about everyone and sent many, including me, into periods of mental imbalance, it seems), borrowing and increasing debt are good…..or “wicked”, depending on your language preference. So now our public debt - that’s the spiralling amounts of borrowed money we DON’T give our governments after they have spent all the money we have given them – is to shoot up to astronomical levels (never reached before)….and that is good for us, now (or should I say “wicked”, again?). It’s all too much for a simple soul like me to take in and rationalize! I think I’ll just roll over and retreat into my genuine dreamland; at least the illusions are REAL there! By Colin Walker

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Q Aileen of Bongaree writes that she is concerned on hearing that if she buys and sells her shares too quickly, she cannot claim the franking credit in her tax return. A There is a rule that you must hold the shares for 48 days to be entitled to claiming the franking credit. However, this is only applicable in situations where the total amount of the franking credit is over $5000.

Q Jenny of Woorim is complaining of having receipts all over the place and not knowing how to file them. A There are many ways that can be chosen to store tax

receipts. For instance, if you have only a few, you could take a photo and store them together on your phone ready for the end of the year. If you search online, there are many apps that can assist you in maintaining a collated system. Some people still like to keep the paper receipts so keep them in a tax folder and label it for the 2021 tax year. If you think they are going to fade, photocopy them.

Q Is the depreciation on a rental property still a tax deduction? Lindsay of Woorim

A Yes, but you need the services of a quantity surveyor. They provide a detailed schedule of the claims you can make on your property. The claims can continue until the property is 40 years old.

Q Jenny of Bellara wants to know if the Low Cost Asset claim is ongoing in her business. A From 12 March 2020 until 31st December 2020 the instant asset write off remains with the threshold for each asset up to $150,000 for small business entities.

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OU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. I BELIEVE I MAY HAVE EATEN A WHALE. FADS OF ALL KINDS CREEP UP ON YOU. AND FOOD IS PARTICULARLY TREND-DRIVEN THESE DAYS IN UNPREDICTABLE, OCCASIONALLY UNPALATABLE AND OFTEN PRETENTIOUS WAYS. Like, enough with the rocket already! Consuming mounds of this scratchy green that is but a poor substitute for salad is a gastronomical nightmare. Even cows balk at it. The stalks catch at the back of my throat and the leaves poke unceremoniously out of the corners of my mouth as I try to stuff them back in. I look like a very self-conscious (if slightly corpulent) giraffe. What’s wrong with a little iceberg lettuce every now and then? I like sushi, though apparently I can’t pronounce it. Every time I say it my daughter corrects me. ‘Mum, it’s sooshi not sooshi.’ Huh? I’m now so nervous about the word, that I’m forced to order something I can actually pronounce, for example, a sausage roll. Or a plate of chips. While we’re on the subject of fried foods, whatever happened to wedges? For a while there, wedges with sour cream totally replaced the humble chip. Ah those were the days.

Surely we’ve moved beyond the age of cave dwellers and dinosaurs? What next? Will the man next door knock me over the head with his rake and drag me unconscious into his cave as foreplay? Menus in restaurants now are practically indecipherable. I keep seeing ‘labne’ and ‘sugo’. If they insist in introducing a new food term they should at least include a glossary and a pronunciation guide. And what’s with this ‘pulled’ pork? Pulled lamb? I get a pulled muscle in my brain just thinking about this stuff. Food terminology is a dark art in itself. It sure sorts out the sheep from the lamb – avocado and potatoes and even peas are ‘smashed’ now instead of mashed. This smacks of a sort of devil-may-care anarchy when it comes to food prep which just screams ‘Look at me!’ ‘See how passionately violent I am with my avos?‘ As for the ‘bruised’ ginger salsa – are we going to eat this stuff or take out a DVO against the chef? If you want to be really pretentious, tell us where the produce comes from in the name. For example, double smoked free range Burpengary bacon, free range organic Kilcoy eggs and Caboolture wild (it must be wild) salmon. Stop mucking about and just give me some bacon and eggs, with a side of salmon, will you?

Then there’s the Paleo movement – ancient grains and stuff like that. These are the foods (and I use the term loosely) that used to be obtained from hunting and gathering. Why did our ancestors eat these foods? Because there were no restaurants or supermarkets. Der.

Another way to be truly unique and pretentious about food is to be surprising. I’ve seen ‘salmon pastrami’ and ‘filet au prawn’, for example, on menus. These strange juxtapositions are precisely what make the modern foodie salivate in anticipation of being on the culinary cutting edge.

A well-known TV chef has probably come up with the most pretentious diet ever – Paleo of course. A typical day’s food for this ‘expert’ includes alkalised water (what IS that?), ‘activated’ almonds (you GO almonds!), cacao nibs, cultured vegies (I imagine they’re all on the plate, jostling for attention while they quote Shakespeare and sing arias from Rigoletto) and emu meatballs (doesn’t bear thinking about).

Of course it’s always good if you can serve extremely young produce like baby spinach, and baby beetroot. I quite like the odd childish sausage myself.

Anyway I’m not sure I actually want to eat anything Paleo, including ancient grains. I prefer my grains to be more now and happening. As for a brontosaurus burger, can you imagine how tough that would be? And a bugger to slice.

If you want to be totally innovative there’s a restaurant in Hartford that might do the trick. Try the entrée of almond-crusted South Texas antelope medallions, blue cheese risotto, wild mushrooms and cranberry gastrique. For dessert how about a mincemeat pie of Axis venison with sweet cornbread crust and lemon thyme sorbet? Or you can come to my place for bangers and mash.

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Food Waste COVID-19 DERAILS AUSSIES’ PROGRESS IN FIGHT AGAINST FOOD WASTE Australians’ annual food waste bill hits $10.3 billion during lockdown Average annual food waste increases from 11% prepandemic to 12.7% The use of food delivery services correlates to individuals wasting twice as much food

Rabobank has released its 2020 Food Waste Report showing that the Coronavirus pandemic has derailed Australia’s progress in reducing food waste, leading to a spike in the amount of food Aussie households are throwing out. This year, Rabobank surveyed Australians in March and again in September, finding that food waste increased significantly after the onset of the pandemic as people focused on keeping safe at home, spending more time cooking (46%), experimenting with recipes (37%) and ordering food delivery services (23%).

The research shows that Australians were making positive inroads to reducing food waste before the pandemic hit, with food wastage dropping almost two percentage points from an average of 12.9% of food purchased in 2019 to 11.1% in early 2020. The latest September results show a lapse in progress, with Aussies’ annual food waste creeping back up during the pandemic, with the average household now wasting 12.7% of the food they buy, totalling $10.3 billion nationally. The dollar value of food waste also hit an all-time high, reaching $1,043 per year per household, reflecting a greater weekly food spend during lockdown months. Glenn Wealands, Head of Client Experience, Rabobank Australia, said, “It’s to be expected that food waste has been de-prioritised by Australians during this stressful year when our attention has been focused on other urgent issues. ‘We were making headway in terms of minimising food waste before we faced this pandemic, however, our research shows we’ve headed off track. The average household is now wasting nearly 13% of the groceries they buy and also spending more on food delivery and self-prepare food

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Findings also spotlight that there has been an increase in the number of people using food delivery services in 2020, rising from 54% prepandemic to 61% currently, with more people using these services at least once a week (23%, which is up 9% from pre-pandemic).

“This is a real watch out for consumers,” commented Mr Wealands. “We note through the research that consumers are working harder than ever to keep their finances in check, so it’s especially important for those that order pre-prepared meals, to be mindful that unless you’re using these services wisely it’s bad for your wallet and bad for reducing food waste.”

As dining out took a hit, Australians have also increasingly turned to self-prepare ‘meal-kit’ food services, from 28% prepandemic to 36% currently. While food delivery and ‘meal kits’ have offered a welcomed release for many from the monotony of cooking every evening, the research shows a worrying correlation between uptake of these services and increased food waste; those most likely to use these services also waste over double the amount of food when compared to those

It’s time for change The research shows that the majority (77%) of Australians care about reducing waste, with 78% annoyed when they see food wasted and 64% wanting people to think about the impact on the environment. However, only a small group is concerned with the connection between food waste and wider environmental impacts such as climate change (24%), the loss of animals / extinction

(21%), water shortages (16%) and pollution (12%). “Aussies clearly care about reducing their food waste, but we all need to understand that the impact is far greater than just hip-pocket savings. It’s our collective responsibility to make changes and start to minimise waste across the entire food supply chain,” Mr Wealands said “There are some inspiring innovations going on at all stages of food production from farmers to manufacturers, retailers and at a government level. If we all do our bit, we can have a huge impact on the amount of food wasted and create a more sustainable future.” For more insights on the highs and lows of Australia’s fight against food waste, including the latest research data visit www.rabobank. com.au/foodwaste/

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gluten-free CARAMELISED CARROT TART WITH CARROT-TOP SALSA VERDE INGREDIENTS

Gluten-free plain flour, to dust 400g frozen Careme Gluten Free Sour Cream Shortcrust Pastry, thawed 1 bunch unpeeled mixed baby (Dutch) heirloom carrots 700g unpeeled carrots, cut into 3cm pieces 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 11/4 tsp caraway seeds 4 eggs 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream Labneh, dukkah and snow pea tendrils, to serve CARROT TOP SALSA VERDE 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tbs baby capers in vinegar, drained, finely chopped 1/4 cup (60ml) red wine vinegar 3/4 cup (180ml) extra virgin olive oil

METHOD

1. Grease a 18cm x 25cm fluted tart pan. Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out pastry until 3mm thick, then use to line pan. Freeze for 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line pastry with baking paper and fill with pastry weights or rice. Bake for 25 minutes or until just dry. Remove the weights and paper, and bake for a further 10 minutes or until golden and dry. Set aside. 3. Meanwhile, reserve 2 baby carrots to garnish. Cut off tops from remaining baby carrots and wash and reserve, then chop flesh into 3cm pieces. Place in a microwave bowl with regular carrots, then cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 10 minutes or until slightly tender. (Alternatively, steam in a colander set over a saucepan of simmering water for 20 minutes.) Drain liquid, then place carrots on a baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tbs oil,

scatter with caraway seeds and season. Roast for 40 minutes or until caramelised and tender. Cool. Reduce oven to 160°C. HOW TO MAKE CARROTS How to make carrots 4. Whiz the carrot mixture in a food processor to a puree, scraping side of bowl. Add the eggs and sour cream, and whiz to combine. Pour into pastry shell and bake for 40 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely. 5. Meanwhile, for the salsa verde, finely chop reserved carrot tops, then combine with all remaining ingredients in a bowl and season. 6. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly slice reserved 2 baby carrots and place in a bowl of iced water. Drain just before serving. 7. To serve, spread tart with labneh and scatter with dukkah, snow pea tendrils, salsa verde and thinly shaved carrots.

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LAMB LEG WITH CORIANDER AND MINT CHIMICHURRI INGREDIENTS 1kg boneless lamb leg Micro mint to serve (optional) CHIMICHURRI 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bunch each mint and coriander, chopped 1 each long green and red chillies, chopped 1 tbs finely grated ginger Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1⁄2 cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil

METHOD 1. For the chimichurri, place all the ingredients in a small food processor, season and pulse until finely chopped. Rub half the mixture over the lamb and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate. HOW TO CHOP MINT, SAGE, OREGANO AND BASIL How to chop mint, sage, oregano and basil 2. Preheat barbecue over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb on the barbecue for 8-10 minutes a side until charred then remove from the heat and rest, lightly covered in foil, for 5 minutes for medium. 3. Add any resting juices to the remaining chimichurri, then slice the lamb and serve topped with the reserved sauce and micro mint. 26 www.thebribieislander.com.au

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Happy New Year from Wrights fruit Barn KG We hope you all have a Fabulous 2021

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Just call 3408 1179 by 1pm daily for same day delivery on the Island and we can hand select, pack and deliver all your fruit, vegetables, milk, yogurt, Kenilworth cheese, eggs, bread and many more products. Phone orders also accepted for people who would like us to do the shopping for them, it will be ready for pick upon arrival. Minimum order $20 for pick or delivery

Spend $30 or more in store to win a $25 fruit and veg tray. Drawn at the end of every month.

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with the additional choice of regular or large sizes dependant on your appetite and of course a great selection of desserts. Let Hearty Foods take the fuss and stress out of meal times, whether its lunch or dinner at home or a tasty meal at work, just grab a meal from your freezer and simply heat and eat with peace of mind.

Hearty Foods is a family owned and operated business on the Sunshine Coast. Established over 10 years ago delivering Nutritious ready made meals to the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast, Bundaberg, Bribie Island & surrounds. If it’s a good quality home style cooked meal your looking for then take a look at our extensive menu

CHICKEN DISHES

BEEF DISHES

5. COTTAGE PIE

1. ROAST CHICKEN

LAMB DISHES

Good old traditional style minced beef, topped with potato mash and served with vegetables.

Tender roasted chicken served with roast chat potatoes, pumpkin and steamed beans.

6. ROAST BEEF

3. CHICKEN A LA KING

Lamb cooked in a thai style massaman sauce, served with rice and green beans.

7. BEEF CASSEROLE

14. SATAY CHICKEN

Tender beef cooked in rich gravy, served with mash and peas.

Tender chicken breast topped with a satay sauce and served with yellow and green beans and rice (contains nuts).

8. SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Everyone’s favourite pasta topped with a beef bolognese and grated cheese.

15. SWEET N SOUR CHICKEN Asian style sweet ‘n sour chicken served with steamed rice & green beans

9. BEEF LASAGNE Traditional bolognese sauce between layers of pasta, topped with a cheese sauce and served with seasonal vegetables.

17. CHICKEN KORMA CURRY Juicy tender chicken cooked in an Indian korma sauce topped with mango chutney, steamed rice and green beans.

30. BEEF RISSOLES Beef Rissoles topped with gravy and served with mashed potato, peas and carrots.

19. MUSTARD CHICKEN Tender chicken breast fillets, topped with creamy mustard sauce, roasted chat potatoes and aussie beans.

31. BEEF STROGANOFF

35. BEEF MADRAS CURRY (MILD-MEDIUM)

Crumbed chicken fillets, Napoli sauce, grated cheese & parmesan, served with chat potatoes & seasonal vegetables.

A delicious Indian beef madras curry cooked with potatoes, served with rice and green beans.

47. MANGO CHICKEN

FISH DISHES

25. ATLANTIC SALMON (Reg $13.50 | Lge $17.90) Served with creamy dill sauce, seasoned chat potatoes, broccoli, yellow & green beans.

A family favourite - Corned Silverside served with a sweet potato mash and vegetables.

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36. SMOKED SALMON FETTUCCINE

Fettucine topped with smoked salmon, baby spinach in a creamy sauce served with brocoili.

46. BAKED FISH

Wild caught New Zealand Hoki with a cream sauce, served with sweet potato and peas.

PORK DISHES

Roasted pork with gravy, chat potatoes and roast pumpkin.

Marinated roast vegetables between layers of pasta, topped with three cheeses.

43. VEGETARIAN NOODLE STIRFRY

Stir-fried vegetables and rice noodles with sweet lime and chilli sauce topped with chopped peanuts.

44. CHICKPEA & VEGETABLE CURRY

DESSERTS ($4.50 each)

Apple & Rhubarb Crumble & Custard Chocolate Bavarian Bread & Butter Pudding & Custard Passionfruit Cheesecake Sticky Date Pudding & Caramel Sauce Strawberry Cheesecake Rice Pudding with Raisins & Cinnamon Chocolate & Almond Brownie & Choc Sauce Vanilla Ice-cream Cups $2 each

MAIN MEALS Regular $9.50 Large $11.90 *Please note price differs for some fish & lamb dishes.

Pasta cooked in a bacon and mushroom cream sauce.

Minimum of 7 main meals for a FREE delivery

33. PICKLED PORK

Tuna Pasta tossed in a mornay sauce served with sweetcorn, peas and sweet potato. Served with lemon sauce, mashed potato, broccoli & garden peas.

12. ROAST PORK

27. PASTA CARBONARA

26. TUNA MORNAY PASTA

28. ATLANTIC COD & PRAWNS (Reg $11.50 | Lge $13.90)

NEW

41. SILVERSIDE

Seasoned tender chicken with a mouth watering mango sauce, served with steamed aussie beans and chat potatoes.

VEGETARIAN / VEGAN DISHES

29. VEGETABLE LASAGNE

Penne tossed through pesto cream, broccoli and spinach, topped with parmesan cheese (contains nuts).

Classic Chilli Con Carne served with rice and beans.

37. CHICKEN PARMI

Asian style Mongolian lamb cooked with steamed asian vegetables and noodles.

45. CREAMY PESTO PASTA

32. MEXICAN BEEF AND BEANS

Tender chicken cooked in a mild Indian spiced butter sauce served with steamed rice and green beans.

42. MONGOLIAN LAMB (Reg $11.50 | Lge $13.90)

Mild chickpea & vegetable curry served with basmati rice.

Tender Beef strips cooked in a mushroom, paprika & mustard sauce served with Fettuccine & green beans.

20. BUTTER CHICKEN

Succulent tender lamb with mint infused gravy and served with chat potatoes, peas and carrots.

24. MASSAMAN LAMB CURRY (Reg $11.50 | Lge $13.90)

Tender roasted beef served with gravy, chat potatoes, sweet potato and peas.

Delicious chicken pieces cooked in a white sauce with bacon served with seasoned chat potatoes and green beans.

10. ROAST LAMB (Reg $11.50 | Lge $13.90)

7 Regular sized meals from $66.50 7 Large sized meals from $83.30

Pickled pork topped with creamy mustard sauce served with chat potatoes, green and yellow beans.

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Pork sausages cooked in a mild curry sauce and served with rice and vegetables.

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BRIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT GROUP HAS BEEN GOING FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND, AFTER HAVING TO CLOSE DOWN DUE TO COVID 19, WE ARE STARTING AGAIN IN THE NEW YEAR. Participants bring their own handcraft to work on and there are plenty of people to help if you need to learn something new. Over the last 30 years Bribie Island Handcraft Group has donated knitted, crocheted and sewn items to the Homeless (beanies, rugs, bed socks), neonatal wards (premature baby clothes, cot blankets), Emergency departments in Caboolture hospitals (teddy bears), the Dialysis ward at Royal Brisbane & Women’s' Hospital (warm bed socks) poor children in Cambodia (beanies) and money to charities on Bribie Island. Bribie Island Handcraft Group meets on Thursday at the Bribie Island Indoor Bowls Club (First Ave) from 8am until 11 am. We are pleased to announce that we will be back in Covid safe conditions on Thursday January 14th 2021. All welcome.

Are you part of a community group or business that needs funding? Attend our

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP BRIBIE ISLAND RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Bribie Island RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Monday 8th February 2021 commencing at 9.30 a.m. All Financial Members are invited to attend. Only financial members are entitled to vote and no subscriptions will be taken at the Meeting. Nominations are invited for all positions : President Vice Presidents (2) Hon. Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Hon. Secretary and 2 Committee ladies. Nomination forms can be picked up from outside the Sub Branch Office next to the Ballot Box from Monday 4th January 2021. Please fill them out and return them to the Ballot Box. Nominations close on FRIDAY 22nd January 2021 at 4 pm.

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You're invited to a Grant Writing Workshop where you'll learn: how to create great, fundable projects where to find funding the insider tips & tricks of writing winning applications; and the things you, as an organisation, need to address to be attractive to funding bodies! Led by Julia Spicer of Engage & Create Consulting, with over 18 years experience in grant writing and delivering training - you're in good hands!

Thursday 14th January 9am – 12noon The Garden Room, RSL Bribie Island Tickets $20 at the door

Registrations Essential: Email Fiona Gaske by 8th January 2021 fiona.gaske@gmail.com

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lmost seventy members, partners and guests of The Probus Club of Bribie Island celebrated in style in early December with a combined Christmas Luncheon and 35th Anniversary function in the Bribie Island RSL’s grandly decorated auditorium. Probus Association Queensland (PAQ) President Rob Neary attended as Guest of Honour, together with his wife, Jeni, and presented club President David Beatson with both head office (Probus South Pacific Limited) and PAQ congratulatory certificates recognising the three and one half decade long existence of the club. Rob Neary presents the PAQ Certificate In his address to members, Rob stressed the importance of members stepping up to take on Management Committee responsibilities and, in an unusual twist, enticed Past President Michael Cavenor and current

Treasurer Pam Bearce to briefly speak on the positive aspects of their experiences in running the club. 95 year old Don O’Neill, the club’s oldest member, and Marianne Ralph, its youngest, symbolically cut the rather impressive Anniversary cake, which was later sliced into personalsized pieces served as dessert. Members enjoyed two half hour entertainment performances by local Group Boom Baby in a move away from the traditional Christmas carol choir singing. Don & Marianne cut the cake Readers who may be thinking of joining a social club such as ours are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings held at 9:15 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Bribie Island RSL’s Garden Room to see what we are all about. Call Gabrielle (0407 341 074) or Dave (3410-7532) for further information.

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2JAN

OPEN AIR - THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Sat, 2 Jan, 6:15 pm Bribie Cinema

225 First Ave, Bongaree QLD We are transforming our outdoor space into an actual cinema with a HUGE screen and all your favourite Candy Bar snacks under the stars. Be sure to grab your tickets in advance.

January KIDS ART CLASSES

Where: Course held at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre ( 191 Sunderland Drive Banksia Beach Date: Monday 4 th and Saturday 9th of January Time: 9-11 am Where: Studio Alice ( Woorim,) Date: 15th and 17th of December Time: 9.30-12 am Private lessons to learn how to sketch your own pet are available. For more information please contact Sabine on mobile: 0414872118 sabine@ welcometoalice.com.au 32 www.thebribieislander.com.au

4JAN

23JAN

UNLOCKING THE DOORS

HOLIDAY CLUB

Sat 23rd Jan at 8pm

Mon, 4 Jan, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Holiday Club 4-8th January 2021 Ages: Prep - Year 6 Free and Fun - Games, Craft, Drama, Sports Register online today! More Info: Phone Tahlia:

Bribie Island Hotel 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara QLD 'Unlocking The Doors' are appearing in a mesmerizing tribute to the eclectic and provocative music and poetry of Jim Morrison and the Doors.

0402 627 030

Every Fri...

Bribie Bowls Club

PRIZES VALUED AT $1250 Tickets on sale from 4.30pm Drawn from 6.30pm.

Meat trays proudly supplied by WAMURAN COUNTRY MEATS

Bribie Island Bowls Club 11-23 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 3408 1018 www.bribiebowls.com The Bribie Islander

Every Sun... The Deck Bistro is located at

Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club, end of Avon Avenue in Banksia Beach. Finish your weekend on the right note with live music from 12:30pm. The Deck Bistro offers live music by local talent from 12.30pm-3.30pm. Enjoy a cold refreshment on The Deck or dine in for lunch with vivid views in air-conditioned comfort.

Lunch service is 11am – 3pm.

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IN OPPOSITION TO "KICK A GINGER DAY", DEREK FORGIE CREATED "KISS A GINGER DAY" ON FACEBOOK, CELEBRATED ON THE

TANDANYA SURVIVAL DAY 26 JANUARY 2021

January 26 is "Survival Day", an important time when the community gathers to celebrate the resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The day serves to acknowledge and reinforce the present and the future of our cultures. Website: www.tandanya.com.au

12TH OF JANUARY. This page is to support his idea and celebrate the Kiss a Ginger Day year after year, because is much better to spread the love than to spread the hate.

Big Red BBQ

Organisation: Kidney Health Australia Big Red BBQ is a fun campaign bringing individuals, work places and organisations together to host a barbeque with your family, friends and colleagues in support of Kidney Health Australia. Email: bigredbbq@kidney.org.au Website: www.bigredbbq.com.au/

12 January 2021 International Earth Chakra Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about Planetary Ascension and Cosmic Consciousness around the world by using the living energy of the Earth's chakras. Our beautiful Planet Earth is a conscious and vibrant living entity. As our body has chakras, so does the Earth. Energy flows through each of Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main chakra and makes up the spiritual body that is our world. The chakras of the Earth are connected by energy circuits called leylines. Visiting these sites, especially to mediate and make ceremony, can result in strong connections with mother Earth, activate your energy system, bring immense personal healing and advance your spiritual awakening so to thrive with a full spectrum life as a stronger conduit of universal energy.

International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 27 January 2021 Organisation: United Nations Acknowledged on the day that the Auschwitz Concentration Camp was liberated in 1945, this day remembers all those who suffered and lost their lives during the holocaust. National/State: International

The day is celebrated at the Ayers Rock Resort, Uluru in central Australia, and around the world, on 12 January

Penguin Awareness Day 20 January 2021

A celebration of one of the world's most beloved creatures and a call to action for their conservation. National/State: International Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

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COMMUNITY DRIVE PUSHES MCGRATH CALOUNDRA’S 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY GIVEBACK EXTRAVAGANZA TO BENEFIT 13 LOCAL CHARITIES.

McGrath Caloundra has reached a significant new milestone, donating over $200,000 to 180+ not for profit organisations since 1 January 2017, as part of its Community Giveback Program. The latest campaign as part of the program saw the team celebrate their 12 Days of Christmas community giveback Extravaganza. For the first 12 business days in December, the team surprised 12 amazing Sunshine Coast based charities/not for profit organisations with a $500 donation and a gift hamper for the festive season. THE TWELVE DESERVING RECIPIENTS WERE: 1. STEPS Charity 2. Salty Souls Legacy 3. Glass House Hinterland Men’s Shed 4. Inclusive Kids 5. Wishlist 6. Headspace

7. Orange Sky 8. Hairdressers with Hearts 9. SCARS (Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge) 10. Team Adem 11. Caloundra Evening View Club 12. Diabetes Queensland While in previous years two of the winners were voted by the general public, this year the community support for giving was so overwhelming that a surprise 13th donation was made to The Board Meeting Charity, the other successful recipients chosen by the community were Team Adem and Caloundra Evening View Club. McGrath Caloundra Principal Jodie Hedley-Ward said community giving was at the heart of everything we do and the team had enjoyed celebrating with the recipients and learning more about their organisations and the tireless work their volunteers do so they can continue to spread the word for all the important local charities we have. Mrs Hedley-Ward said it was important for herself and the entire team to be a valuable part of the local community. “We have always wanted to give back and attract like-minded team members who understand the importance of community and giving to those in need.” “I think we all feel a deep desire to make this world a better place and we love working in a collaborative environment where we get to transform lives each day!” Said Mrs Hedley-Ward.

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BUSY FINGERS HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

THE BUSY FINGERS FAMILY WISHES ALL OUR SUPPORTERS, CUSTOMERS AND FELLOW ISLAND RESIDENTS AND VISITORS A SAFE AND HEALTHY 2021, HOPEFULLY, IT WILL BE A YEAR TO REMEMBER NOT A YEAR TO FORGET LIKE 2020. OUR CHRISTMAS BREAK IS NEARLY OVER AND WE WILL BE OPEN AGAIN THIS MONDAY 4TH, WE HOPE THE FOOTPATH IS CLEAR AND NO ONE HAS ILLEGALLY LEFT ITEMS, AS THE COUNCIL WILL NOT BE HAPPY IF THEY HAVE TO REMOVE THESE. THEY CAN ALSO ISSUE FINES FOR ILLEGAL DUMPING, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ALL YOUR DONATIONS UNTIL MONDAY. IF YOU HAVE TOO MANY ITEMS TO DONATE AND YOU CANNOT BRING THEM YOURSELF, PLEASE CALL 3408 1014 AND ARRANGE FOR OUR FREE PICKUP SERVICE, AS OUR PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE WILL COMMENCE AS SOON AS WE ARE OPEN.

DONATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS We hope that all our staff and volunteers enjoyed the Festive Season with their families and friends and

are feeling rejuvenated and ready to assist us to raise the funds needed to support and enhance the

quality of life of island residents. Hopefully, the COVID restrictions will be reversed enough to allow us to promote our organisation and what we try to achieve through presentations by our new President Pauline. If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance, please let us know. We try to assist all not for profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the Police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Pauline is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance. Please call 3410 1920 or email busyfingers1@bigpond. com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant. When applying for assistance please include a contact name and phone number and a current equipment quote, tell us a bit about your association/ club and membership and why you need the equipment you are requesting. Please be aware we only deal with island associations and groups, not

individuals.

ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY On a serious note, all shoppers must realise that our staff and volunteers are there to help you, they are not there to be abused or harassed. During December, there were several incidents of rudeness when dropping off donations, our volunteers who help take in the donations being dropped off must assess them too. If they know we will not be able to sell them due to items being filthy, in bad condition or broken they cannot accept them, and they are abused for it. The dump is at Ningi which is not far for residents to take their rubbish, we have to go to Caboolture and pay for it as well as paying to have our industrial bins emptied, and this figure is more than $15,000 a year, money that can be used to support the island. So please help us by only bringing us re-saleable items. Our hardworking volunteers are doing an excellent job and do it to support their community and its residents, and we expect all shoppers to show them the respect they deserve and act appropriately. Our shop has a zero-tolerance policy, and it will be enforced in all situations, even though we do not like to go down this path. However, we will not allow our staff and volunteers to be upset by rude and impatient customers. If customers act inappropriately, they will be asked to leave immediately, if they continue to cause disruptions the police will be called. We ask all customers to treat our staff as they would always like

to be treated. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

SHOE POLICY REMINDER Please remember our policy of NO SHOES NO ENTRY, this is a serious safety and insurance issue. Things can be broken, and even though they are swept up immediately, there is the chance of a piece of glass or china being missed. It is quite painful having glass embedded in your foot and for children, it is quite a stressful event. So please ensure that not only you have shoes on but also your children, as you will be refused entry without them.

BARGAINS AND SALES Our manager Sonia will assess our stocks and will start advertising any sales on our Facebook page as well as on the blackboard outside the door.

As this article had to be sent in early, I am unable to advise you of what we donated during December, so I will put them in the late January issue. Once again, I would like to thank all our supporters and the Bribie Islander family who support not only us but the Island throughout the year. I hope to see you in the shop soon and wish you all the best for 2021. Sandra Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

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The Skies Above Bribie

By: John Stevenson

LET ME FIRST START BY WELCOMING EVERYONE TO THE NEW YEAR AND THANKYOU TO ALL WHO HAVE REACHED OUT TO ME WITH THEIR ASTRONOMICAL QUESTIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR. I HOPE I HAVE HELPED AND INCREASED THE LEVEL OF INTEREST IN THE NIGHT SKY, WITHIN OUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND COMMUNITY. The weather wasn't really been on our side through December, but hopefully, January will give us more of a chance to use our binoculars or a small telescope. The conjunction, or alignment, of Jupiter and Saturn, was a spectacular sight for those who managed to glimpse it through the clouds, just prior to Christmas. Late last year, a Supernova was discovered within a distant galaxy. The star, invisible until now, ended its life with a catastrophic explosion. On average, these events occur about 3 times in 100 years, in each galaxy. The last Supernova in our galaxy occurred in 1604, so we are well and truly overdue. I managed to photograph this recent discovery a few weeks ago. All of the surrounding stars are within our galaxy. Moving on to our January sky, two of the brightest stars in the sky are dominant. Sirius and Canopus, with the very familiar stars of the constellation of Orion, directly overhead, with Mars, the bright red object in the west. The Southern Cross is just below the horizon, rising

later in the night. The constellation of Orion contains the famous Horse Head Nebula, visible with binoculars and beautifully photographed by one of our readers, Katherine Miller. Our Object of the month is the Triangulum Galaxy. The third galaxy of our local group. This galaxy is the most distant object able to be seen with the naked eye. It is 2.7 Million light-years away, although seeing conditions must be perfect, binoculars are normally required. In early January at 9 pm, it can be found between Mars and the horizon, setting at about 10.30 pm. My photo taken from Bribie last week shows the centre of the Triangulum Galaxy with star clusters and nebula similar to the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way. January 22nd is the conjunction or close approach of Mars and Uranus. They will come within 1.4 degrees of each other. This will provide us with an excellent opportunity to find and view, with binoculars, the coldest planet of our solar system. It will appear as a bluish-green star close to the red planet Mars. In a small telescope, the planet Uranus can be seen as a small disc. Stay safe and have fun with your children and grandchildren, by teaching them about the environment around us throughout these holidays. Always ready to answer any questions by email: bribie_ astronomer@protonmail. comJohn Stevenson, Owner/Operator of Banksia Observatory, Bribie Island.

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Centre of the Triangulum Galaxy.

Horsehead Nebula by local Katherine Miller

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HERE WAS NO COMPETITION IN DECEMBER BUT WE DID HAVE A DELIGHTFUL XMAS BREAK-UP AND OUR AGM ON SUNDAY, 6TH DECEMBER WHERE COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2021 WERE SELECTED. BOTH THE AGM AND XMAS PARTY WERE HELD IN THE HOME OF SALLY-ANN AND ALAIN CHARDON WHO WERE OUR GRACIOUS HOSTS FOR THE DAY. SCRUMPTIOUS FINGER FOOD WAS PROVIDED BY ATTENDING MEMBERS WITH A PLEASURABLE TIME ENJOYED BY EVERYONE.

At the AGM, winners of our Annual Photographic Competition were announced. The Club Champion award went to Marj Webber who achieved the highest total score for the year. Marj was also the winner of the Mono Print, Colour Print and Monochrome Awards. A few points behind in second place was Roger Bawden who also won the Theme Award. The third placegetter was Mike Ktori and Ron Le Huray was in fourth place. John Cupper who only competed in the Open Colour category was the winner of that award. Our next meeting will be held on 25th January 2021. There will be no competition on that night. Instead, there will be a workshop with the subject to be advised. The Bribie Photography Club meets on the fourth Monday of each month in the Board Room at the back of the Arts Centre on Sunderland Drive at 7 pm. Guests are welcome. The first two meetings are free. For enquiries please ring Gordon on 3408 2649 or Gail on 0419 638 865. Website: https.//sites.google.com/site/bribiephotographyclub/ email:bribiehotographyclub@gmail.com Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

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PART Three © Anne Matthews

As readers may remember, we left Bill at the end of Part 2 tending to some of the World’s best known entertainers and performers in London, Hollywood and Las Vegas. Then, in 1980, Bill returned to Australia and had two contracts working in the hair and makeup industry. He was a judge for the ‘Miss Australia Quest’ and travelled to Queensland to judge the ‘Miss Sunshine Coast’ and ‘Miss Queensland’ competitions. He worked with the well-known Sunshine Coast charity worker, June Upton and he is Godfather to her youngest daughter Kourtney. Bill became friends with Des and Barbara Scanlan, who were the sponsors of the ‘Miss Australia Quest’, as well as other Sunshine Coast identities; Eddie and Phoebe De Vere, Myffanwy Isles (manager Sunshine Plaza), Brian Tozer and Faye Rolf (Model Training Academy), who were all involved with the Quest.

accommodation and they introduced him to their friend, Rotarian Sir Clem Renouf.

the invention of the polio vaccines. Sir Clem became a Peacock family friend.

Sir Clem, who had been President of Rotary International in 1978-79, was interested in the late effects of polio and what had happened to Bill during his post-polio episode. Bill said Sir Clem and he ‘had many a meal together and had lots of discussions in particular about polio and the physical and financial support given to me (Bill) by Rotary through the Crippled Children's Association’.

Bill always believed that the accounts given by his parents to Sir Clem were a great influence on Sir Clem’s drive to End Polio. Over the next 30 years Sir Clem was a ‘referee’ for Bill and they kept in regular contact.

Bill stayed in Caloundra until 1983 and tried his hand in the restaurant business. He was a partner in ‘Bladeys Cove’ in Margate, and ‘Churchills’ Caloundra with Jenny Edwards and John Wigg.

In 1981, aged 36, Bill had a post-polio episode and was admitted to Nambour Hospital. The Scanlans, June Upton, and the De Veres looked after his post-operative

Bill’s Mum and Dad came to stay with him in Caloundra for a few months in 1982 and again in 1983. Sir Clem met Bill’s parents and enjoyed numerous chats with them. Bill’s mother had polio when she was 16 and Sir Clem was interested in Clara’s accounts of isolation, iron lungs and the experiences of the effect polio had on families during the 1930's and 1950's, prior to

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In 1983, Bill moved to the Gold Coast to open the ‘BIBA Academy of Make-up Artistry and Technology’ and take up a position

REGULAR FEATURES with Gold Coast TAFE. Just after opening the Academy, Bill was again contracted to Universal Studios, returning to the USA to help with another movie. He was away for five months and when he returned to the Gold Coast he continued training education, and was a trainer/teacher at the TAFE. The Gold Coast business was sold in late 1986 and Bill formed a new partnership with William Peter Sheehan, and opened the ‘Peacock Academy’ training school which was the first private nationally recognised vocational training school in Australia. Bill and Peter relocated the business to Adelaide and remained there until 1997. During his Adelaide years, Bill was President of the ‘Hair and Cosmetologist Employers' Association of South Australia’ and the Chairman of the ‘Hair and Beauty Training Advisory Committee’, SA. He was also a member of the ‘Industrial Training Commission Board’ and a Fellow of the ‘Federal Council of Master Hairdressers’. Bill was an adviser, artistic director, judge and member of the ‘Hair Fashion Council’. He was an Editor of the journals, ‘Coiffure’ and ‘Skin Deep’ as well as President of the ‘Australian Professional Make-Up Artists' Association.’ Bill wrote the ‘Hairdressing and Make-up Artistry and Technology for Performing Arts’ curriculum and it was used as the registered training program until 2016 when it was adapted to include more up-to-date technology. In the Queen’s Birthday Honours of 1994, Bill was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the hairdressing industry and the development of standards for apprenticeship training. Bill and Peter moved back to Melbourne in 1997 because of Bill’s health. Bill said his total collapse and move to life in a wheelchair necessitated closing the doors on the ‘Peacock Academy’. Although Peter tried his upmost to keep the business viable it was bankrupted in March 1998. Bill said ‘the pain of the loss at that time is still to unbearable to think about’. Bill was now dependent on a disability pension but was able to supplement his pension as a part time lecturer, writer, presenter and consultant. In the late 1990’s under the auspice of Justice Lionel Murphy, Bill became a registered Marriage Celebrant. During his training his mentors were Dally Messenger III and Lois D’Arcy, who was the first independent civil marriage celebrant. As well as marriage ceremonies, Bill also officiated at funerals, bar mitzvahs, civil naming days and all rites of passage. In 2006, Bill retired to Bribie Island due to the late effects of polio and the need for a more temperate climate. He continued on as a marriage celebrant and in his role with ‘Disabled Motorists Australia, Department of Human Service’ (DISTIS), disability advo-

cacy and lecturing and writing of training packages for the National Training Authority. He was also Director of Studies at the International College of Celebrancy. I first met Bill a few months after I joined Bribie Rotary in 2014 and arranged for him to be guest speaker at the Club’s meeting on 15 January 2015. That night, Bill’s presentation about ‘Post-Polio Syndrome’ received a standing ovation and some members, who had firsthand experience of polio through the suffering of family and friends, were very emotional. Bill went on to be a guest speaker at the ‘Rotary District Conference’ in May 2015 and following that received numerous speaking engagements in the District. Bill was then made an Honorary Member of Bribie Rotary at Change Over in July 2016, and became a member in October 2018. In May 2019, Bill was nominated for the position of President Elect and was to have taken over as President on 1 July 2020. However, due to conflict within the club over his selection, Bill withdrew his nomination for President. I know Bill was deeply hurt by this and soon after resigned from the club. He then joined another Rotary Club and has been working enthusiastically for his new Club and for ‘Rotary’s Worlds Greatest Meal to End Polio’. In 2016, Bill was in a bus accident, the footage of which was recently shown on ‘A Current Affair’. Bill suffered serious injuries and spent months recovering. As a result his mobility has been further limited. True to his caring character and concern for the welfare of others, he has allowed the footage to be used to highlight the need for wheelchairs to be restrained on public transport. Despite all he has endured on his life’s journey Bill has continued to work tirelessly for our local community, for Rotary and Spinal Life Australia. He is a Peer Support Advocate for Spinal Life Australia; a Disability Consultant/Advocate; and Coordinator for Australia and Oceanic Rotary’s World’s Greatest Meal. Bill is also the Foundation Director for Rotary d9560 Passport Club (of which I, too, am now a Member). Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

HISTORY

Some History of

MONEY and TRADE

or this holiday edition, with hands in pocket and purse a lot lately, this article reflects on some world history of how Money & Trade drives Empires and Scientific development.

By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

is completed, she pays Mr Stone, with a $1 million cheque from her account,

world economy is based on the belief that the future will always be better.

which Mr Stone deposits into his account at Mr Bucks bank.

CREDIT for FUTURE

It is not easy to grasp the true role of economics in modern history, so I will start with a very simple example. Mr Buck establishes a new Bank on Bribie Island. Mr Stone, a new building contractor, finishes his first big job and gets paid $1 million in cash, and deposits it in Buck’s bank. The Bank now has $1 million in capital. Mrs Cook comes to Bribie and sees a business opportunity to open a new restaurant, but does not have the money to set it all up. She goes to Mr Buck at the Bank, shows him her detailed business plan, and he credits her account at his bank with a loan of $1 million. Mrs Cook contracts Mr Stone to build her Restaurant for his quoted price of $1 million. When the restaurant

Mr Stone now has $2 million in his account. How much cash is actually in Bucks Bank? Yes, just $1million. Banks can repeat this many times over until Mr Stone might eventually have $10 million in his account, although the Bank has just $1 million in its vaults. If account holders, in all the Banks, decided to demand their money at the same time, you can see how there would be major collapse and financial crisis. The entire

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The modern era created a new system, based on the belief in the future, and a special kind of money called “Credit”, which enables us to build the present at the expense of the future, and an assumption that the future will be far more abundant than our present resources. In the long course of history, this is quite a new concept. Historically, people with good ideas found it difficult to start new businesses. Kings built palaces and waged wars, raising funds by taxes and tariffs, but kitchen maids with great ideas could

only dream of wealth while scrubbing the royal floors. Prior to Captain Cook’s scientific world exploration, the Dutch East & West India Companies raised funds selling shares to investors to participate in the exploitation of distant lands. The Dutch built a defensive walled settlement, on an island in the mouth of the Hudson River, and called it New Amsterdam. The British repeatedly attacked and finally captured it, renaming it New York. The remains of the wall, built to defend against British and native attack, is now totally paved over by one of the world’s most famous roads …… WALL STREET.

Private enterprise and investors drive growth, not Governments. The British

HISTORY Crown did not conquer the subcontinent of India, but private investors in the British East India Company, who had a huge private army. They ruled the Indian Empire for over 100 years with a military force that considerably outnumbered the armed forces of the British Crown. Likewise with the Dutch in Indonesia.

By the late 1880s about 40 million Chinese, a tenth of the population had become opium addicts. Hong Kong remained in British hands until 1997 and is now experiencing separation conflict.

The economic pie has grown bigger, but can it go on doing so indefinitely? Some say that eventually, Homo Sapiens (that’s you and me) will exhaust the raw materials and energy of Planet Earth. What will happen then?

SLAVE TRADE

The world does not lack energy, what we lack is the knowledge necessary to harness and convert it to our needs. The total amount of energy stored in all the fossil fuel on earth is negligible compared to the amount the sun dispenses every day, free of charge.

CHINA OPIUM WAR

When Europeans conquered America, they opened gold and silver mines, established sugar, tobacco and cotton plantations, which became the mainstay of American production and export. Nobody wanted to work in terrible conditions, so about 10 million African slaves were taken to America, with 70% working on sugar plantations.

The most notorious example of how Governments did the bidding of big trading Companies was the First Opium War, between Britain and China. In the early 1800s the British East India Company, with its many influential business investors, made fortunes exporting drugs, particularly Opium, to China. Millions of Chinese became addicts, creating social and economic disruption. In the 1830s the Chinese government issued a ban on drug trafficking. British drug merchants simply ignored the law, so Chinese authorities began to confiscate and destroy drug cargos. However, the drug cartel leaders were well connected at Westminster, with MP’s and Ministers as stockholders, so they pressured the British Government to take action. In 1840, Britain declared war on China in the name of “Free Trade”, and quickly brought China to the negotiation table with their modern weapons. A subsequent peace treaty was made in which China agreed not to constrain the activities of British drug companies. Britain demanded, and received, control of Hong Kong island, which they then used as a secure base for drug trafficking.

They lived short and miserable lives, in terrible conditions, so that Europeans could enjoy sweet tea and candy. Private slave trade companies sold shares to investors, and the companies bought ships, soldiers and slaves, and sold the plantation products for huge profits. The Industrial Revolution saw Belgium gain control of 2.3 million square kilometres in the Congo basin of Africa, an area 75 times the size of Belgium, which was known as the Congo Free State. Belgian officials and investors established Rubber Plantations and exploited the 25 million inhabitants between 1885 and 1908, driven by growth and profit, costing the lives of 6 million of them. Countless other examples accompanied the growth of the modern economy throughout the world. Here in Australia South Sea, Islander Kanaka Slaves were brought here to work on the Morayfield sugar plantation on the Caboolture River in 1870.

TODAYS WORLD

In today’s world, the above stories seem to be part of the world’s forgotten history. On many criteria such as life expectancy, child mortality and calorie intake, the average standard of living of humans is significantly higher than it was 100 years ago…..despite the exponential growth in the number of humans.

Most people throughout history have lived under conditions of scarcity. Modern psychology has convinced people that indulgence is good, and we now live in a world driven by “Consumerism”. We buy countless products we do

not need, that until yesterday we did not know existed. Manufacturers deliberately create short-term products and invent new models of perfectly satisfactory goods that we are urged to purchase. Religious and public holidays have become Shopping Festivals. Access to money is encouraged through Loans, Credit Cards, BPay, After Pay, Pay Pal and many others. The rich remain greedy and make more money, and the masses give free reign to their cravings to buy more and more. Perhaps we are all part of the first religion in history whose followers actually do what they are asked to do. Merry Christmas. How do we know if we will get paradise in return? We have seen it on TV!!

MORE BRIBIE HISTORY The next meetings of the Historical Society will be on Wednesday 10th February at 6; 30pm at the RSL Club. Visitors and new members welcome, but please notify. You can see many more articles on our Blog Site http://bribieislandhistory. blogspot.com or contact us on bribiehistoricalsociety@gmail.com Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

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Dublin to Brisbane, 1882, Episode 7 Elizabeth, husband, baby and sister-in-law continue their journey with another birth, while emotions run high from disappointment to joy as the East Coast of Australia comes into view and calm winds dash hopes of an early landfall. Moreton Island finally comes into view and more frustration sets in. By AJ Finegan (author of The Forgotten Explorer)

August 22nd - sorrowful news (becalmed) porpoises playing round the ship; splendid morning; another baby born last night - a little girl, that makes six births and two deaths on board. August 23rd - very wet morning; still becalmed, `tis a great blow to our hopes of seeing land tomorrow; we are 90 days sailing now and no signs of land; the hospital patients are doing well also the babies. August 24th - morning delightful and warm; we had to turn out on deck early as the men have to scrub and clean the berths again. We got fresh supply of groceries, so it is a blue look-out; it doesn't look like seeing land so soon. August 25th - another lovely day. In the morning we were told to run on deck and see the land. Away we went and sure enough far away we could discern a mountain against the horizon, by and by it became clearer. We all thought it was our destined land, but the first mate told us it was called Solitary Island; behind we could see the Australian Mountains; he also said that we were going against a current 40 miles long and `twould be long enough before we would see Brisbane; at night we observed a revolving light which we were told was the Clarence River Lighthouse; a dead butterfly floated by today. August 26th - the wind is against us today, so the ship is like a horse going up a hill, first, tacking one way and then another every half hour. The Captain puts her about as the current is drawing her into land and `tis not safe as we might founder on the reefs. August 27th - a bright morning; going slowly; `tis very pleasant on deck and the sunset is beautiful; such pretty tints in the sky.

August 28th - we are going a little better but tacking as usual; the Captain thinks as we shall soon arrive at Moreton Bay, have only one candle now between 40 families, and have to go to bed in the dark. August 29th - a dull and very wet day, some heavy showers during night; in the evening the rain cleared off and we went on deck for a breath of air; no signs of land; all well. August 30th - morning wet; the men and sailors are dull; towards mid-day it cleared up, the sun shone, we can dimly see the land, but as there is very little wind we wont get into the bay tonight; there are great flashes of lightning and some thunder; the air is oppressive and hot. August 31st - A fine and lovely morning and hurrah - we can sight Moreton Island. Another day I hope will see us anchored; a shoal of seapips are flying round the ship; one was caught which measured 9 ft. 4 inches; about 2 p.m. the land became more distinct; could see the waves breaking against the shore. A steamer passed near the land, our Captain signalled, but no notice was taken of us; we have to go round to get into the Bay and then sail down the bar. We have scarcely any wind and are depending on vessels that may pass to bring in the news for a Pilot. At 6 p,m. another steamer hove in sight which our Captain also signalled but it passed by without answering; the evening was coming on and there was a slight fog, so I presume they didn't see our signals. At 8 p.m. a vessel could be seen coming round the point of the island, we all thought it was the looked for Pilot. The Captain signalled again sending up the Pilot Jack, also the British flag.

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While the signals were up, we observed a Lighthouse in the distance ahead of us, then the Captain signalled with lights, some blue, some white, the vessel answered with lights and said for our Captain to go ahead and round the point, but that it was easier said than done as we had no wind and the current was driving us rather too close to the rocks. When

the last vessel passed we felt completely boycotted. As a last resource the Captain signalled the lighthouse informing them we were Emigrants, he received answer to lay to all night as the coast was dangerous, so we all went below grievously disappointed and tumbled into bed. To be continuedâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś

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MY mobile PHONE

understand our American cousins call their mobile phones cell phones. I can well understand why they do so. The operation of one of these contraptions can lead folk of my generation straight into a cell of the padded variety. All I want my phone to do is to make and receive calls, perhaps text (not predictive please, I want to be in control, not the phone) and furthermore, I want a small book of instructions that I can read and refer to when learning how to operate my phone.

By: Elaine Lutton

COVID, when air travel was still possible, I lived in fear of being responsible for the deaths of all of my fellow travellers by interfering with the navigation of the aircraft, place your phone into Flight Mode before take-off, they say. I try, I really do, but I still worry. And then there are the signs

Arrival

and only retaining their mobiles? Fine for them, they are obviously far more intelligent than your humble scribe, but whilst I have no problem in remembering the number of my landline, in fact, I can give you the number of my phone when I was a little girl, 686726, but do not try

I do not need it to take photos, I have a perfectly good little camera if I want to do this and neither do I want it to have multiple apps, whatever they are. Yes, contact numbers are useful and how to put these numbers into my phone would be explained in the aforesaid instruction booklet. Even more useful would be a method of wiping contacts that are no longer relevant to my needs. My present phone defeats me as it seems I cannot delete one number without deleting the lot! Yes, I know there must be a way of doing it but, as yet, I have not discovered it and as a result accidentally dialled the number of a dear gentleman, fairly recently deceased, who, in what I can only describe as a fit of pique, completely failed to answer my call. As well as being in control of my contacts, I would like to be able to have a simple method of switching my phone on and off. Before

requesting one to switch off your phones when talking to doctors or trips to the cinema. I tend to just pray no-one will attempt to contact me at these times. I am reassured when during T.V interviews etc. someone's phone rings and I realise I am not the only person on the planet who has not mastery over this piece of modern technology. Have you noticed that more and more people are abandoning their landlines

ringing it, nobody is home, but when asked for my mobile number I go blank. Which brings me to another drawback of mobiles, deciding if it is my phone that is ringing or yours, and then, if it is mine, rummaging for it in the deepest, darkest recesses of whatever bag it is hidden. If I do catch it in time, I have to attempt to answer it. If a green receiver is displayed I just tap it and we are fine but sometimes, and I have never worked out

why, instead of the receiver I get two vertical lines, one red and one green which I am supposed to swipe. When I see this I know I am doomed to failure! Do I swipe to the left or swipe to the right, do the Hokey Pokey and shake it all about? I often do this in sheer terror. I was beside myself when the government exhorted us to put on the COVID app and we were told what bad citizens we were if we did not immediately do so. They must have spent thousands of dollars on that campaign but did they spend any money at all on showing us HOW to put on this app? No! Or how to operate it when it was on, of course not! Or how to get rid of this seemingly useless piece of technological junk? You must be joking! And as for the builtin obsolescence of your average mobile, I despair. Who on earth wants a new phone every year or two so they have to go through the whole, gruelling process of learning how to fly the soand-so thing all over again. When I was young, (BM, before mobiles), we still managed to arrange our social lives and have phone conversations in privacy with our beloveds. Whilst not denying the usefulness of a mobile phone in some situations, all I am pleading for is the simplification of them and a book of instructions road-tested, not by someone who knows what to do in the first place, but by someone like me. Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

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Quick crossword no 15,766

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15 Structure carrying a railway Down or road in the(8) air (7) 1 Depressed 16 Cooking instructions (6) 2 18 Body language the (5) Protruding from theof surface 20 What makes shoulders (5)a woman blush! (5) 21 On this there is no guarantee of a 4 Type profitof (4)malicious software (8,5) 5 Joint (5) 6 Crime for which Lord HawHaw was hanged, 1946 (7) 7 It could contain soap or sponge (4) 8 Cry off (6) 13 Feeling remorse (8) 15 Structure carrying a railway or road in the air (7) 16 Cooking instructions (6) 18 Protruding from the surface (5) 20 What makes a woman blush! (5) 21 On this there is no guarantee of a profit (4)

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1 In hand a first class limo, built for a harpy (8) 5 Good man - roguish but with backbone (6) 10 Offspring the subject (5) 11 Three aspects that are sometimes described as eternal (9) 12 Broke - cash supplied to support jockey (9) 13 Nation received aid in crisis (5) 14 Nothing on thug - so, freed (6) Solution no 15,765 15 Essential for raising standards (7) C R Obearer S S E S propagates T S T I R 18 Note U R U Y E I E flower S M A(7) RM MA X I MUM P T M B T E E 21 Security depends on unknown T I ME HONOU R E D O R L R I fatesE (6) V A N I S H S T O D G E 24 Suggestion of I C U is Ia product I S C Limaginations O T H E S H O R (5) S E fertile T P O E N E F 26 Meet I C E corgi C O L Drunning A M A Zin E O N L U T S T meaningful patterns (9) NO S Y E P H EME R A 27 A puzzle intended, we hear, and wonder (9) 28 Inland rail with a united nation (5) 29 Tidbit, unknown in agreement (6) 30 Sorted out Robert's hotheaded relations (8)

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Down 1 Impertinence to the extreme (6) 2 Errors I've made - very useful as a back-up (9) 3 Lettuce found at sea? (7) 4 Tempt tart to act sensibly (7) 6 Sonnet I compose under stress (7) 7 Decreed regulated and underlined? (5) 8 Preserves the other halves (8) 9 Steal - the Spanish element (6) 16 Second, fourth, sixth etc gives clue as replacement becomes a stand-in (9) 17MGreat leaders with nation on the move but in the dark (8) 19 Determined to resent a change (7) 20 Inclines to points of view (6) 21 No longer suggesting the alternative (7) 22 Shipment for eight Francs or negotiated (7) 23 Canoes seen in abundance (6) 25 Surround the innocent with suspect evidence to entrap (5)

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Raspberry Ice Cream in a Bag INGREDIENTS

1 cup half-and-half cream 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups coarsely crushed ice 3/4 cup salt

DIRECTIONS

Using two 1-quart resealable plastic bags, place 1 bag inside the other. Place the first 5 ingredients inside the inner bag. Seal both bags, pressing out as much air as possible. Place the 2 bags in a gallon-size resealable plastic freezer bag. Add ice and salt. Seal bag, again pressing out as much air as possible. Shake and knead cream mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes. (If desired, wear mittens or wrap bags in a kitchen towel while shaking to protect hands from the cold ice.)

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HOOK WORM

It never gets cold enough to kill off all free-living worms in our beautiful Bribie region, meaning that parasitic worms are a constant problem year-round. Hookworm is the nastiest. As the name suggests, their feeding parts are shaped like cutting hooks, but these little blighters are not happy stealing your pet’s nutrition, so they cut up the intestines and bathe in the blood... leading to bloody droppings, anaemia and even rapid death. The dog and cat hookworm does not infect people. It is safest to assume all puppies and

kittens have worms (most do) so treat them with an allwormer 2-weekly until 12 weeks of age, then monthly until 6 months of age, then 3 monthly for life. Simple! Look for the pink surfing Meerkat logo at our Clinic, Ningi Plaza. Phone the Clinic for an appointment on: 54976000 / 0400699704 Look for the pink surfing Meerkat logo at our Clinic, Ningi Plaza. Dr Jacquie Perkins, Dr Brooke O’Connor 10/ 1 Regina Ave, Ningi Plaza 07 54976000 / 0400699704 vets@sandstonepointvet.com.au phone, text or email for an appointment in-clinic or mobile Hours: Mon - Fri 8.15am-6pm Sat 9am-12pm. Closed Sunday and Public Holidays.

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There are many reasons why dogs go missing. Most common reasons – gate was left open, stormy weather, fireworks, entire males looking for females, boredom. Some are easy to fix and others may need lots of work. First thing is go around your yard and check boundaries. Are there loose fence palings, can the dog dig under, can the gate be shut securely, is the fence height adequate? You’d be amazed at how dogs can climb and jump 6 feet plus fences. Does your dog have access to the front yard? A lot of homes front fences and gates are quite low. I have heard of pranksters going around

opening gates and allowing dogs to escape. If you suspect this is the reason for your missing dog can you put a lock on the gates and/or keep your dog confined to the back yard only with a lock on the side gates. My advice is to never allow your dog in the front yard unattended. There have been number of cases where people have thrown bait in the yard. Also dogs are territorial and run up and down barking at everyone walking by and this causes stress in your dog. I will address the other issues and how to fix them in future editions. Happy training Yvonne

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BONGAREE BOWLS CLUB Despite a vastly different 2020 Bongaree Bowls Club has managed to thrive. All championship games were completed. Winners were awarded their prizes at the Christmas break up where pizza, drinks and lots of laughter were enjoyed by all present. The club welcomed several new bowlers to membership. These new members were introduced by the club coaches, who indeed did a sterling job, and welcomed by all members. It is hoped that they will enjoy many years of bowling and good fellowship at the friendly club. Both the men’s and ladies committee are to be congratulated for their effort this year. Events like the Melbourne Cup. District presidents at home and Six a Side competitions (to name just a few) were a great success. Bongaree Bowls Club looks forward to a bigger and brighter 202

Some memories of 2020, -back to bowls day, Cannonball competition and St Patricks day

HATS OFF TO BRIBIE CROQUET CLUB

Actually, it should be hats on for the Christmas Party. Sixty members enjoyed a lovely Christmas lunch at Pacific Harbour Golf Club. The task was set for members to make a Christmas hat and there would be prizes for the best hat. Well what a challenge and typical of the croquet Club members the competition was on. Before the judging members kindly donated gifts for children to be distributed to deserving families on Bribie. There was also the most improved player award to be presented which is always a secret until the day. No one was more surprised than Ian McCasker this year’s winner. I remember when he first joined the club but he has made fantastic progress and has the second lowest handicap in the club next to the State player lowering his handicap from 10 to 4. Well done Ian you certainly deserved the award. But what about the hats you ask. Well here are photographs of some of the amazingly imaginative creations. Jenee was the winner. Her hat was a croquet court with a hoop on the top, mallets dangling around the brim and first and second colour balls made from beads sewn on. I liked the ones with gold baubles on, Maggie’s with a reindeer on her head and I managed to keep the fairy lights on my Christmas tree hat alight for the lunch. Let’s hope everyone has as much fun at Christmas. Merry Christmas to all our readers from the members of the Croquet Club. Why not make 2021 the year you too come and try croquet ? Kathy Vincent ( with a Christmas tree on her head !!)

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Bowls Results – Week Ending 12/12/20 Tuesday 8th – Winners: M Signorini, T Knight, M Smith. Runners up: J Leeman, M Adams. Wednesday 9th - Winners: P Hodgson, P Ollier, C Avenell. Runners up: R Stuart, D Hill, B Hill. Jackpot $330 –Won. Thursday 10th – Winners: M Moore, G Pincott, N Feazey. Runners up: M Ryan, R Griffin, J Farmer. Friday 11th – Winners: J Farmer, E Holliday, K Tucker. Runners up: P Bradley, T O’Neill, B Harris Saturday 12th – Winners: R Harris, P Bottger, V Dean. Runners up: M Jones, T Parker.

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With the wind blowing strongly through my hair, And the sun and the spray on my face. All worries are pushed to the back of my mind, At the start of a Championship Race. Excitement mounts, as the seconds tick by, Blood pumping through veins to my heart. My eyes are glued to the starter’s flag, As boats fight for their rights at the start. The flag comes down, the gun goes off, We’re away…we head for the mark. Hoping and praying the winds stay fresh, We want to be home before dark. Muscles are straining and tiredness takes hold, As we fight to stay in the lead. Just one more mark, we’re nearly there, Steady winds are all that we need. We round the last mark in a flurry of spray, The finish boat is in sight. As we race for the line on a fast reaching leg, We know we have won today’s fight. The gun signals our win and we head for the shore, Sails eased, we talk and we rest. It’s been a great day, a great one to recall And for all boats and crews, a great test.

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HEALTHY GARDEN, Healthy Mind.

hristmas is just around the corner and what a year it’s been. In recent decades there has been no greater catalyst for world-wide lifestyle change than the COVID19 virus. And in an ironic way, it has trigged us all to look at our lives, both work & personal, and contemplate on what community really is. The varying levels of business shutdowns & travel restrictions have highlighted how the simple things in life get forgotten in the frantic rat race of our current times. Before COVID19 we spoke of the urgent need to change the way we impact our environment but there was little effective action following up the words. Too many conferences & slogans, too little planning & doing. Life continued along as usual. If it’s not happening in my backyard then it can’t be a problem. The longer droughts, the more extreme bushfires - we continued on with business as usual. The climate changes regularly and this was just another cycle albeit deeper & uglier. And then suddenly we were isolated in our homes with only essential travel outside permitted. A simple microscopic virus stopped us in our tracks. We lamented on how we would cope, all too easily forgetting that isolation is a daily part of living in rural & remote Australia. Out there, ingenuity is born & bred into each and every dweller. And stubborn resilience is a must. If you have travelled in these regions and in particular visited outback homesteads you will understand how important a healthy garden is to their lifestyle. Whilst the vast paddocks may be ochre red & dust-filled, the oasis of colourful gardens & lush green grass irrigated by the heavily mineralised bore water, brings soothing peace to homesteads from the brutal sun’s incessant heat and searingly hot winds. We suburban dwellers grumbled for a week or two and then started to understand our role might be to work with nature, not in isolation of her. We rediscovered our back yards and how precious this space is to our wellbeing. Bare lawns started to be looked at in a different light. Rather than a regular mowing chore, they became our place to be creative and discover the joy that comes with gardening. We swamped the hardware stores, plant nurseries & garden centres, eager now to treat our outdoor areas with the same care that we lavished on our dwellings. Garden beds rose up in unison, irrigation systems sprayed forth their life-giving moisture, and we learned that our fruit & veg did not start their life in cling-wrapped foam trays. Living floral bouquets appeared in our front yards & we wowed at the simple delight of home-grown flowers & food. We rediscovered

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A Letter to Mother Nature

You’re probably wondering why I’m writing to you. To be honest, after your behaviour in what was known as the Black Summer of 2019 and 2020, I was ready to turn my back on you forever. That you could be so coldly cruel, so indiscriminately destructive. I know you’re just doing what comes naturally, but the fury and the willfulness you showed during those devastating bushfires was heartbreaking. We’re still hurting. Then along came COVID 19. The less said about this the better. Suffice to say, we’re all doing our best to combat it. Now here we are in October and I have to say, you’ve really outdone yourself. It’s those beautiful splashes of colour that have magically appeared all across Brisbane that have prompted me to write – the proliferation of nasturtiums, the bougainvilleas, flame trees and of course the jacarandas. If this is your attempt to apologise I guess it’s a start. The jacarandas are especially beautiful this year. I’m Brisbane born and bred, but those exquisite, fragile blooms take me by surprise every year. When I was a student they were November’s quiet admonishment to step up the study, your way of telling me each year that exams were just around the corner. Now though, with no overdue assignments to sully their arrival, this year in particular, and a little early, they simply take my breath away. As I look across the valley from my hill, I wonder at their delicate lilac exhalations appearing like puffs of purple clouds, violet smudges on a green canvas. Occasionally, for a special treat, you will nestle a silky oak in the embrace of a jacaranda’s spreading arms, the gold orange sprays of the oak complementing the mauve of its companion more cunningly than Monet or Matisse ever could. Thank you for the soothing grace of these majestic trees. Simply resting under the quiet purple hush of the jacaranda is a miracle of calm in this year’s hectic sea of uncertainty and anxiety – a Mahler symphony, all soft edges and blurred tones. It’s hard to imagine there could be anything bad in a world where there are jacarandas. And oh, the bougainvilleas! How they flourish along the foreshore of the now benign Brisbane River at Southbank, where your fierce strength has cut a swathe of destruction more than once. These extravagant trees swagger row upon row, effusive in their impossibly brilliant fuchsias, pinks and reds. If jacarandas conjure up Mahler, then these brassy explosions of colour are a Mariachi band, clamouring for our attention. I am in awe of you, Mother Nature, in all your marvelous contradiction. One day you break our hearts with your terrible power, reminding us how vulnerable we mere humans are in the face of such might. Yet you enthrall us every day with a million small miracles – the perfectly formed petal, the bright green tree frog, the fragile strength of a spider’s web. In the bushfires, you showed us how your brute force can change lives, leaving ash and sorrow in its wake. Now you proffer the sight of a humble posse of cheerfully nodding nasturtiums, springing up unbidden to festoon desolate building sites and footpaths. And those wonderful jacarandas. In this subtropical, seasonless city, where harsh, endless summers suck the life from our parks and gardens, and parch our souls, we yearn for these glimpses, these gifts you give of fleeting beauty. So Mother Nature, I want to thank you for this incredible show. You really have outdone yourself. And with summer coming on, I’m begging you to stay your mighty hand. Will you please be kind this year?

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TATTOO'S For thousands of years, people have practiced the art of tattooing to represent their cultures, to convey messages, and to adorn their bodies with beautiful images. Could you imagine feeling so strongly about something that you would get it permanently inscribed on your body? Would it be a quote, a symbol, or just something you felt was beautiful? Throughout history, many cultures have utilized tattoos for various purposes. The application of ink in the skin has served as therapeutic for pain, as representative of rites of passage, and as protections against evil or danger. Today, tattoos often represent individuality, with their wearers seeking to express their own stories and/or identities through images. Earliest Tattoos The earliest human remains with evidence of tattoos date to over 5,000 years ago. The individual found in central Europe has various dots and small crosses on his lower back, knee, and ankles. Because specialists have determined these patterns as somewhat random, it is believed that they were applied to relieve pain in these locations. Some of the Egyptian women found when archaeologistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s uncovered tombs and objects also had tattoos. Figurines, tomb art, and mummies have all been found with body art, and bronze tattooing tools were identified at a site in northern Egypt. Upon first discovery, the tattooed women were assumed to be of a lower class or questionable reputation based on their markings, but some have since asserted the opinion that the images and locations were more likely to have been applied as good luck charms for pregnancy and birth. Dots on abdomens are reminiscent of bead nets placed on mummies as protection and images of the god Bes on upper thighs placed the protector of women in labour close to where he was needed. Over time, more images were used by different cultures. Africans south of Egypt used blue as well as black ink to represent patterns similar to those of the Egyptians. Others also employed more geometric patterns on their arms and legs, which were more visible than abdomens and upper thighs implying greater decorative value. In central Asia, individuals have been found preserved in ice with representations of mythical creatures on their skin and Ancient Britons were also known to wear images of animals. Written records indicate that these tattoos represented high birth, possibly even nobility. Early tattoos were applied using homemade tools and ink. Needles were tied together and often attached to a stick in order to prick the skin in the designed pattern. Ink was typically made by mixing soot from burnt wood or oil with liquid, such as breast milk. In some cases, the ink was rubbed over the punctured skin, in others ink was applied to the needles before each use. Tattoos as Associations In later years, the Greeks and Romans utilized tattoos to represent belonging, either to a particular god's cult or as a slave to a master. For example, one wearing ivy leaves signalled his dedication to Dionysus who was the god of wine. When Constantine became emperor, his devotion to Christianity led to banning tattoos as he believed they marred what God had

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BRIBIE ISLAND Bribie 2 heads for the Pacific Harbour Canals.

PHRCA XMAS LIGHTS BOAT PARADE

STORM DAMAGE

Saturday 5th December 2020 VMR Bribie was tasked with providing the lead vessel Bribie 2, skippered by Coxswain Jon Brice with crew Nigel Blundell and Garry Bunker; the rear vessel Jonkers Bribie 3, skippered by Coxswain Keith Freeman and crew; and Bribie 1 skippered by Coxswain Ian Grimes and crew Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe, Crewmen Jim Brown and Michael Henson. These 3 vessels were also the safety vessels along with the Water Police Vessel which also attended. Judging was performed by the crew on VMR Bribie 1. The photographer was Public Relations Officer and Senior Radio Operator John Traill along with new member Lee Prescott as an observer.

With honourable mentions to: Boat 10 Luke Grant

New member Lee Prescott with Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe.

The navigator Competent Crew Jim Brown aboard Bribie 1.

Commercial Coxswain Ian Grimes at the helm of Bribie 1.

The Water Police vessel encountered a little â&#x20AC;&#x153;chopâ&#x20AC;? from Bribie 1 on the way!

Monday 7th December 2020 the severe weather storm had some impact on the VMRBI base. Water entered the building in a number of places, the crew room, the function room and the operations room. Our radio aerials also required securing and testing and there was minor hail damage to paintwork.

1st Place was Boat 15, Tracey and Deb Lang.

2nd Place Boat 17, Craig Hoolihan and LeeAnne Brown.

VMR Building Signage and paint work Damaged by hailstorm on Monday 7th December.

3rd Place, Boat 6 Peter Pacey.

During the storm on Monday 7th of December two of our aerials on the Radio Tower became loose and had to be refastened James from Telco Antennas climbed the tower in full safety harness to re-fix the aerials in the right position. These aerials are rated to wind speeds of 110Klms.

Knots, knots and more knots. Practice makes perfect! Foreground from left Coxswain Jon Brice, John Burdinat and Lindsay Crompton. With honourable mentions to: Boat 1 Matt Berezwick

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BOATING, FISHING AND ADVENTURES Crompton, Graham Gibb, Ray Gibbs, Paul Gillmore, Ian Grimes, Noel Justo, Mike Looney, Ces Luscombe, Doug Lythgo, Peter McNamara, Dale Mullins, Liz Radajewski, Wayne Sclater, John Traill, Allan Tranter, Gary Voss.

YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS YEAR TO DATE RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To Thursday 10th December 2020:

Wet Carpets being dried out in VMR Bribie Crew Room

Minutes of the AGM which had been circulated were ratified.

11,646 Calls, 3,329 vessels logged on, 255 Vessel Assists, 1,236 Sitreps, 548 Requests, 45 overdue vessels, 10 Vessel

Minutes of the AGM which had been circulated were ratified.

Tracking, 1,285 Radio Checks, 43 Weather Broadcasts, 17 Securite Broadcasts, 0 Pan

Wet carpets being dried out in the Function Room.

Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe outlined where we are at with the proposed building upgrade. Ces explained that of immediate concern is the upgrade of the radio room to comply with fire safety and compliance with Covid requirements.

The Secretary, Gary Voss, went through where we are with the Blue Water Review and the Labor Government’s election promise of funding

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Tuesday 8th December 2020 - Craig Hoolihan and Lee-Anne Brown donated their 2nd Prize from the Xmas Lights Parade to VMR Bribie Island. Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe and Commodore Liz Radajewski gratefully accept their donation.

• breakdown assistance.

GENERAL MEETING Wednesday 9th Dec 2020 7pm 24 members attended: Uldis Baltars, Nigel Blundell, John Bodycombe, Lynnette Boucaut, Jon Brice, Garry Bunker, John Burdinat, Aamir Cao, Lindsay

Pan 0 Mayday.

Radio Officer John Bodycombe runs through details and functionality of the new radio system to be purchased and implemented by the end of February 2021.

• vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency, • reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR or Coastguard units. • overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base. • access to first aid, radio, and navigation courses plus safety and general boating information sessions. • regular social events (coming soon).

SAFETY DAVE - The Frenchie’s Message:

PLBs are smaller and easier to transport than other beacons, and are designed to be worn or carried by individuals these can be used on land, sea and air.There are many different makes on the market so take your time to decide what PLB is the best for you. They are light weight and easy to use in an emergency it literally puts rescue in the palm of your hand.

Safety Dave the Frenchie wants to talk about Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs)

For a PLB to be legally acceptable, it needs to abide by all of the following: 1. It must comply with the standard AS/NZs 4280.2 2. The owner or master of the ship must have it registered with the Australian Marine Safety Authority (AMSA). 3. It must have up-to-date registration. 4. It must be GPS-enabled. 5. It must float, or must be fitted with a pouch or similar item that ensures it will float. Note: PLBs are not considered a substitute for EPIRBs when adhering to State and Territory marine rules and regulations BUT importantly – Always remember if you are heading out on the water LOG ON with your local VMR or Coast Guard, its a free service for everyone, so why wouldn't you! - It just may save your life!" Issue 130 Jan 1, 2021

BOATING, FISHING AND ADVENTURES

Turtles

urtles are the most elusive of our marine animals here at Bribie Island. They come up to breath and then they shoot away so fast if they have spotted you and they do not come up for air for possibly another 20 minutes or so and they could have swum far away from you in that time. We have 2 types we regularly spot – the Green Turtle as well as the more endangered Loggerhead Turtle. Turtles nest from Red Beach at the southern end of Bribie right around to the northern tip of Bribie Island on the surf side. They come to these waters to check out food sources if they are coming into breeding age & season and then mate and lay their eggs here through from about October/November to about March/April. As divers and snorkelers around the world know, few things rival the experience of seeing a sea turtle up close. The enormous reptiles–the largest of which can grow up to six feet long and weigh three-quarters of a ton–glide through the water with otherworldly ease. On a

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nesting beach, one can witness the miracle of hundreds of baby turtles emerging from their buried eggs and clumsily bolting toward the surf. Unfortunately, many of the same trends that threaten island ecosystems around the world have hit sea turtles particularly hard. Coastal development has upended many of the beaches that they nest in. Eggs are trampled by foot traffic or eaten by pets and invasive species. Discarded fishing lines and other debris constitute a fatal entanglement or choking hazard. And in some places, people still hunt sea turtles and gather their eggs for food. Of the seven species of sea turtle, two are critically endangered and the rest are classified as endangered or vulnerable. So remember, while you are out and about, please take care to avoid causing any damage to nesting grounds and remove any rubbish you have brought with you or you can see discarded by others.

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BOATING, FISHING AND ADVENTURES the best baits. Plenty of big Bream are feeding on the flats, small live baits and strip baits are working well on an incoming tide. That's all for now till the New Year, remember any last-minute gift ideas come into the shop. Here are By Bribie Bait Tackle & Bikes a few photos from through the year, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank everyone for sending Merry Christmas and Happy New Year me information and photos, I really to everyone! We are at the end of 2020 appreciate it. Stay safe wet a line and and it's been a great year. Many fish relax. have been caught and so many firsttimers to fishing have been hooked which is great to see. With summer in full swing and some huge storms that have got the baitfish and prawns moving, we are sure to some excellent fish taken. The Blue swimmers are in good numbers through the passage at the moment, throwing the pots in around 5 meters of water seems to be the best way to go. Some nice Jew has been taken around the Bribie bridge pylons, along with some good squire. White Patch is producing some really nice Whiting on surface lures like the bassday sugarpen. Plenty of good size Grunter Bream are around the creeks with squid and bloodworms getting them. Squire have also turned up around the ripples with fresh squid

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TIDE TIMES BRIBIE ISLAND & M O R E T O N BAY

FRI 1 Jan 4:58 am 0.28m 11:38 am 2.08m 6:13 pm 0.46m 11:46 pm 1. FRI 8 Jan 5:34 am 1.69m 11:41 am 0.62m 5:27 pm 1.56m 11:53 pm 0.33m

SAT 2 Jan 5:37 am 0.3m 12:16 pm 2.07m 6:54 pm 0.44m

SAT 9 Jan 6:45 am 1.83m 1:01 pm 0.59m 6:39 pm 1.5m

SUN 3 Jan 12:30 am 1.44m 6:19 am 0.33m 12:56 pm 2.05m 7:35 pm 0.43m

MON 4 Jan 1:18 am 1.45m 7:05 am 0.38m 1:39 pm 1.99m 8:19 pm 0.41m

TTUE 5 Jan 2:11 am 1.47m 7:58 am 0.45m 2:27 pm 1.9m 9:06 pm 0.4m

WED 6 Jan 3:11 am 1.52m 9:00 am 0.53m 3:19 pm 1.79m 9:58 pm 0.38m

SUN 10 Jan 12:51 am 0.29m 7:49 am 1.98m 2:14 pm 0.52m 7:48 pm 1.47m

MON 11 Jan 1:48 am 0.24m 8:46 am 2.11m 3:17 pm 0.44m 8:51 pm 1.48m

TUE 12 Jan 2:43 am 0.21m 9:38 am 2.2m 4:12 pm 0.39m 9:45 pm 1.49m

WED 13 Jan 3:34 am 0.19m 10:27 am 2.23m 5:00 pm 0.37m 10:36 pm 1.5m

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SPOT OF LUNCH The original Honda CR-V came with a picnic table.

ELECTRIC CARS AREN’T FUTURISTICELECTRIC CARS AREN’T A THING OF THE FUTURE, THEY’RE A THING OF THE PAST. THEY WERE THE MOST MANUFACTURED CARS IN THE WORLD FROM 1905 TO 1920, UNTIL COMBUSTION ENGINES BECAME CHEAPER TO RUN.

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$1,000,000 speeding ticket- In Sweden a man driving at 180mph was issued a $1,000,000 fine; in Sweden speeding tickets are based on income. Whoops!

In Churchill, Canada, residents have each other’s backs. They leave their cars unlocked in case a pedestrian is under attack from a polar bear and needs to hide!

EVER WONDERED HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN ACTUALLY FIT INTO A SMART CAR? WELL, THE WORLD RECORD IS AN IMPRESSIVE 19 GIRLS! NO IDEA HOW THEY WOULD ACTUALLY DRIVE, BUT NOW YOU KNOW WHAT’S POSSIBLE!

the moon in a month

The average car contains over 30,000 parts. Frankly, it’s amazing our vehicles don’t break down more often. To make things even more complicated, everything (engine, transmission, brakes, power steering, windows, you name it) on newer cars is controlled by a computer!

YOU COULD TRAVEL TO THE MOON BY CAR IN LESS THAN A MONTH; IF YOU TRAVELLED DIRECTLY THERE, AT AN AVERAGE, 60MPH, YOU’D ACTUALLY MAKE IT RATHER SWIFTLY. PLUS THERE’S NO TRAFFIC IN SPACE!

The first speeding ticket ever issued in the U.S. took place in 1899, and it was given to an NYC taxi driver who was going an astonishing 12 mph! (Back then, New York’s speed limits were from 4 mph to 8 mph.)

RALPH TEETOR the inventor of cruise control (also known as a speedostat or tempomat) was blind. He invented the cruise control in 1948.

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BEACH SAFETY

OLLOW THESE GUIDELINES AND YOU WILL HAVE LOTS OF FUN AT OUR BEACHES AND SAFELY RETURN HOME.

• Always swim between the red and yellow flags on beaches with lifeguards and surf lifesavers. • Look for the beach signs at the entrance to the beach, they have lots of local information and will explain to you the meaning of the signs placed on the beach. • Never swim alone, always with a friend. • Never swim under the influence of alcohol or after a big meal.

Always check the depth of water before diving in, diving in to shallow water can cause a spinal injury.

WHAT IS A RIP CURRENT AND HOW DO I SPOT ONE?

Rip currents or 'rips' are formed when the water that has come into the beach needs to escape and go back out to the ocean. As that water heads back out, it forms a channel that takes it out to sea at speed, even the strongest swimmers can struggle, and that is a rip. The water in a rip often looks darker in colour because it is deeper and calmer as there are no waves breaking. The rip will usually slow down and stop out the back of where all the waves are breaking. Rips are marked on the beaches with large ‘Dangerous Current’ signs.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET CAUGHT IN A RIP?

WATCH FIRST... THEN SWIM

If you’re caught in a rip you need to;

When you get to the beach stand and watch the water for at least five minutes, watch the surf and a few sets of waves roll in, and avoid where the waves are not breaking as it could be a dangerous rip current.

• Raise one hand to let everyone know you’re in trouble, preferably your weaker one, so you can use the stronger arm as a paddle along with your legs to help

• Stay calm, don’t panic and just float to save energy.

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you keep afloat until help arrives. • Never try to swim against the rip, they move in all different directions so first work out which way the water current (rip) is taking you. Only then, if you are able swim left or right

(perpendicular) to the rip. • If you are not being rescued a rip will often take you out to the back of the break. Aim to move towards whitewash in the waves as this may be a sandbank, the waves will also help push you back into the beach.

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WHAT DO I DO IF I SPOT SOMEONE IN TROUBLE? 1. If you see someone with one arm raised, alert the lifeguard or surf lifesavers immediately. 2. Call 000 and alert the Emergency Services.

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3. Alert the people around you so they can get more help and keep an eye on the location of the struggling swimmer. 4. Never try to rescue anyone yourself, as you might end up needing rescuing yourself.

WHAT IF I AM SWIMMING AND I GET A CRAMP? If you are swimming and get a cramp remain calm, keep moving your other limbs to stay afloat. If you are near shallow water try to stand up and stretch, if not raise one arm to seek help. When you're back

safely onshore make sure you drink lots of water.

BE SUN-SMART

Australia's sun is powerful, so always wear SPF 50 sunscreen, cover-up with a rash guard and make sure you have a hat (even on overcast days).

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LETTERS Please keep your letters to no more than 200 words, this enables us to submit a number of letters for everyone to read. The comments and opinions on these pages do not reflect those of The Bribie Islander

Dear Editor, Yes – it’s that time of the year again – my annual rant about driving. My biggest beef at the moment relates to using indicators in a car. Some may not realise this but the stalk on the side of your steering wheel is a novel invention that helps you drive. You use it to let other drivers know what you are about to do. Now – of course – many know it’s on the left of the wheel, but if you are in a VW it may be on the right. The idea of the indicator is to move it up or down – i.e. to let others know you are going left or right. There is no – “straight ahead” so don’t worry about that! It actually “blinks/ flashes” when you use it and other drivers see it – especially at night. The time to use this quaint device is as you approach a corner so that the oncoming driver knows what you are about to do. As you get use to this idea it becomes quite a useful tool when on the road. Simply put – if you have your left indicator on – you intend going left. If you have your right indicator on – you intend going right. It really is that simple. Turning it on as you turn the corner is no good – nor is just turning without using it at all. Waving your hands does not work either. Once you gain the knack of how the indicator works it will become part of your routine. Now – we get to roundabouts. Some Islanders have this habit

of signalling right as they approach a single lane roundabout. Apparently they think people coming the other way WILL KNOW they are actually going straight through – not right as they are indicating. I can assure you they don’t. They see the indicator flashing right, and start to stop – ie we call that “giving way” – which will be part of my next rant. All traffic behind them also has to slow and/or stop. I will include “giving way/merging” in my next rant. But why anyone pretends they are going right when they are actually going straight ahead is anyone’s guess. Were they taught this by their Grandpa’s or did they learn to drive in a horse and buggy? Indicate OFF a roundabout by all means – and use an indicator on a 2+ lane roundabout for safety reasons – YES – but such roundabouts are few and far between. I will tell you a little secret – roundabouts are just glorified crossroads. None of us indicate right at a crossroads when we intend going straight. Another secret – once a car is on the roundabout – it has right of way. A car approaching on the right must give way. I would use this secret sparingly though – unless you have very good insurance. One last thing – if there are arrows/signs – then do what they tell you. A “left lane must turn left” sign/arrow means that if you are in that lane you must turn left. I know – it

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sounds simple – but clearly it is not. So – now – we know what an indicator is and when to use it. I won’t go into using roundabouts as chicanes and/or passing areas, but next time you see one remember to think – am I going left or right (indicator), or, am I going straight ahead (no need for indicator – or just indicate off) ? Try to think as you approach – maybe 20-30 metres before or even longer if safe. The person turning right or doing a full 360° will be the one who is using his right indicator – not the person going straight through. Courtesy is the key on the road – treat others as you would like to be treated. Cheers M. Matthews Banksia Beach Dear Editor I have to take to task D.Grey's letter regarding the article the Green Thing’. I applaud this writer for their article, it was all true and clever. I don't know where you got your information from but the average Joe Blow back in the day started off with second-hand everything just about. Australia had its own manufacturing industry back then and their things lasted forever. If there was a problem we could buy a new tube or an element etc. and we fixed it ourselves. We even could mend our own shoes with soles and heels. We were brought up

to not throw anything away and we didn't-so how you dare say we are the biggest wasters in the history of the world. We all have to get new televisions, fridges etc. now as they are made overseas and we are lucky if they last 10 years. As for records and cassettes, the only reason we change is the country stops making them and you can't use them anymore. It is the younger generation that needs all the new gadgets, not us. You sound like a greenie or a leftie and like many of you, you don't read up on things just go along with things that sound good on paper but in reality, they cost a lot of money and your laws ruin lives.-e.g. no removal of forest fuels ever and trying to fine farmers that wanted to clear undergrowth on their own land. And look at what ruin and destruction that caused. Of course, no Green representative will ever admit any wrong it's disgusting. Then your leader proudly says he is a socialist and we know they are never wrong. Look into the studies on wind turbines and the damage they cause to animals.-but too much money for investors. If you are not a greenie I'm sorry. I could say more about 'boomers' but most know that we all saved, no credit at all etc. so all I can say is learn your facts before you blame us. We all have no choice these days and that is a shame. M.White

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CRIME REPORT

BRIBIE ISLAND WRAP November 2020

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Given that early diagnosis is critical to the outcome, we are eternally grateful to these special men and women who work crazy hours – especially in this year of Covid, putting their own lives on the line to save others. They may have chosen their profession – but I think that they are the chosen ones. Bless you all.

On one occasion, my husband - who is being treated for prostate cancer, was quivering, vomiting, had very high temperature etc. The paramedics did what was necessary to keep him stable until they reached the hospital; calling them in advance to advise of their arrival. He was diagnosed as having septic shock – which is life-

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0417 600 910

Over 35 Yrs on Bribie Island

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QBCC 1091493

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Security Provider Lic 3733093

Lic 77649

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RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PAINTING FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

QBNA BN 5765973

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30 YE EXPE ARS RIEN CE

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3408 6246

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