Gloss Magazine Bribie Islander 2nd Edition Jan 18 2019 Issue 79

ISSUE 79 | 18 JANUARY 2019

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In this Issue...

What To Do this Australia Day Plus our regular contributors

A COMMUNITY GLOSS MAGAZINE For Bribie Islanders and Visitors www.thebribieislander.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY A

A time to celebrate...

A time to reflect...

lready the year is starting to flash by all too quickly.

The Christmas presents have been tried and proven or are now broken and tossed away. Those New Year resolutions have been adhered to, surrendered to, or never made at all (guilty of the last one).

The workers are returning back to their daily grind from an all too brief summer break while those lucky enough to be retired will be looking forward to their favourite pastimes on this beautiful island paradise. And mums and dads will be sorting the kids out for their return to school life.

Hot cross buns are already on the supermarket shelves so Easter can’t be far away - but hang on a minute, we haven’t celebrated Australia Day yet!

Ah yes... Australia Day! This day of all days on the calendar of public holidays evokes much emotion for and against its celebration. Far too an important topic to debate in this short column.

However, I will share with you with a thoughtfully written piece that I found on of all places, the convictcreations.com website. It may resonate with some of you as it did with me.

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n many ways, the date of Australia Day is great precisely because not everyone feels the same way about It. It produces what has been referred to as the opal definition of who Australians are. Like an opal, the date diffracts light to produce a spectrum of colours.

While this bothers those who want unity, conformity, morality and something to salute, it gives individual Australians the freedom to really define what Australia means to them.”

Beautifully put don’t you feel?

Happy Australia Day readers!

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Our cover for this issue celebrates Australia Day on Bribie. Local boys Nate and Lachlan looking very patriotic with The Bribie Jetty in the background. Photo credit: Lisa Wendland.

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REGULAR FEATURES #bribieislanderlife...... 08 My story . . .................. 12 Nature...................... 16 Artist of the Month...... 18 Winelander............... 36 History...................... 38 Long Way Round to Bribie. 42 Helly’s Celebrities....... 44 VMR......................... 46 Fishing Bribie. . ........... 48 Clubs & Assoc............ 50 Calender................... 52 Movie Review............. 52 Trades & Services....... 53 Crime....................... 57 Time Out................... 58

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Beach Report Page 32 - 34

Australia Day Guide

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Kids Hooked on Fishing

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Looking Back at the Future with, Barry Clark

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VALE GEORGE ALLAN GOOLD

[1935 - 2019]

T

he Bribie Islander magazine’s team was deeply saddened to hear of George’s passing last Thursday 11th January.

George Allan Goold was well known to many on Bribie Island as the proprietor of Bribie Island Taxis.

George was born in 1935, in Ulverstone Tasmania and his passion for the transport industry started at a very young age. According

OBITUARY

to the “National Road Transport Hall of Fame” website, George had been inducted as a National Road Transport Hall of Fame pioneer. He had a licence to drive from the age of fifteen and his first job as a truck driver was at Bronte Park, working for the Hydro Electricity Commission.

He then worked in NSW for two seasons, lumping and carrying wheat until 1953 when he went to Melbourne and started driving car carriers interstate Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide (aged 19 years).

He then drove for Harvey and Bilson until he became an owner/driver at the age of 22 carting for Cousins Transport, East Coast Transport and later for Transcontinental Transport and Alan Hancock.

George was married at 27 to Sally and went to live in Albury, NSW where he drove fuel tankers for H R Hane. The Goolds then moved to Sydney where George drove for Ansett Pioneer on Express and Tours. He later transferred to Brisbane and drove on Express for a number of years where he was elected as a full-time official with the Transport Workers Union.

He was there for eight years after which he bought a taxi in Brisbane which he drove for a number of years before buying a taxi on Bribie Island.

From those humble beginnings George and his wife Sally grew the fleet of taxis, limousines and developed a purpose built headquarters becoming one of the most successful businesses on the island.

George never lost his passion for heavy transport

and spent the past few years restoring, back to its original condition, a 1959, 630 Diamond T. The unit is immaculately restored and was George’s pride and joy, attracting plenty of attention at truck shows and events around the country.

Outside business, George was also a keen snooker and billiards player and involved himself with the Bribie Island Snooker Club.

In 2009 George was elected Patron of The Queensland Billiards and Snooker Association. George had been involved with many clubs over the years, but Bribie Island Snooker Club was where he put his heart and soul.

George leaves behind Sally and children Cameron and Jedda.

We would like to convey our deepest sympathies to Sally as well as all family members and friends at this time.

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OUT AND ABOUT Left: Sunday markets with local cake and plant stall holder Janet Mott (left) helping holidaymakers from Jerrabomberra, NSW, Christine Welfare and her daughter Avarie choose a suitable gift to take back home.

When the Bribie Islander caught up with Janet she said that they were part way through a ten-day holiday on the island and simply thought Bribie to be a beautiful paradise.

Above: Hughie Dawson (left) and Antonio Ferreira (right) both agree that they will be enjoying quite a few beverages in celebrating this coming Australia Day

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KIDS HOOKED ON FISHING

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made it possible for all the children to be awarded a fishing rod and reel, tackle box, fishing tackle, bucket, hat and water bottle.

Thirty children along with their parents came along for the day and all children were assisted by the members of the Bribie Island Anglers Fishing Club to catch bait on the low tide, learn how to rig their lines and fish the high tide.

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The children enjoyed learning how to tie fishing knots on their line, pump for yabbies, net bait and fish for their big catch. Col Fisher Park was a beautiful venue that afforded a scenic backdrop for a great day for all ages.

Special thanks to Peter Hunt, member of the Bribie Island Anglers Fishing Club who coordinated the day and to thanks also Ms Judy Lynne, fishing instructor, Sunfish Queensland, whose contributions made the day such a success.

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ine is a memory as a child having a family holiday in Caloundra where we spent most of our weekends.

Days when my sister and me would go wandering to the beach on our own. God forbid no sunscreen for us - good old coconut oil and a beach towel sufficed. Down to Shelly Beach to collect cowries as they were the “jewel of the shells” or skip to Kings Beach to bake in the sun. If it was a special day we would see a shark hung up by the fishermen. It was just what was done back then.

Dad was a keen fisherman and we were known as ”The Fisher Girls”.

Oh, we each had our own fibreglass rod with its Alvey reel. Very special.

His first boat was a bond wood boat he built under our house. He was a joiner by trade and what a great boat with its Mercury motor. She

“There is a story inside all of us.”

was named “Wee-Ona”. I guess the name said it all for it was Dad’s pride and joy. We would go to the Jumpinpin, now I think it is called Sanctuary Cove near Hope Island.

Finally, when our holiday house was built we would all go with dad to Golden Beach boat ramp at Caloundra. There were only the boat ramp and the one shop where dad would get his bait.

Different bait to catch different fish depending on the season.

Well my sister and me only knew it as the “lolly shop”. Our treat usually a rosy apple because it lasted longer at the end of a long day’s fishing in Pumicestone Passage. Our sandwiches, our rods and a bucket to pee in. Dad, mum, my sister and me and always an early start.

I loved the wind and the salty spray in our little faces but not the boredom of waiting for the

1969 day trip to Bribie

fish to bite. We never crossed the Caloundra bar as dad always told us it was too dangerous. So the channel it was! We even knew the meanings of the beacons so as to navigate the passage. Yes, we were the “Fisher Girls” and I would longingly look across the water to an island. Oh, it was mysterious and beckoning. Uncharted territory. The beach and the trees which to our

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A READER’S STORY little eyes was a jungle. Goodness, what dangers could lurk in such a place?

Dad would always scale and gut the fish before we headed home, kept fresh in the metal Esky that he still has today. When we were out fishing the catch was housed in the cane creel floating in the water.

We would drift with the current or drop anchor. Dad would start up the “Merc” by pulling on the cord, a bit like the old Victa mower. We would follow the fish and cast reels until the cane basket was nearly full.

Now little girls like bouncing puppies need their exercise time.

Sometimes a glistening white sandbank would erupt at low tide.

While dad prepared the fish my sister and me would run and run all over the sand looking for any signs of marine life that stayed behind.

I don’t know why but one day after angling for the day Dad pulled up the anchor, pulled the “Merc’s” cord and away we went. Oh, it was

exciting crossing the passage.

As we did we realised dad was headed for the “Treasure Island”.

What creatures or natives lived in the thick bush? Was he really going to land there? Our imagining turned to the realisation that we were going to land. Well, that was thrilling enough. I can’t remember mum and dad being with us.

Such was our exuberance we were weaving our way through bushland. We were explorers investigating the terrain of this alluring land. Underbrush scraping our legs and brushing our faces, the roar of the sea we were on a mission to find what was beyond.

The roar of the sea beckoned us and our little feet had wings. We were pioneers, “The Famous Five” or “Secret Seven”. Our first glimpse was the sea. Clear blue water and a glistening pristine beach that seemed to go on forever.

Dad’s unique way of sizing fish

discovered a new land just ours.

I think that was the way it was discovered. By two over imaginative little girls. My sister and me had explored and conquered that mysterious island. Yes, two little wide-eyed girls. “The Fisher Girls”.

No one about, just us awestruck by the beauty in front of us, oh the exhilaration of discovery. We had

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A READER’S STORY Possible Glasshouse Creek remains of the “Cowslip”

MYSTERY OF THE WRECK OF THE COWSLIP

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ne of Bribie’s true characters Ron Powell, better known as Uncle Ron, paid a visit to our Bongaree office.

Ron is seeking our help to discover if anyone out there knows any more about the resting place of the vessel Cowslip or Caloundra as it was later renamed.

Here is Ron’s story as told to us...

I was recently reading a book about Queensland shipwrecks when I was drawn to an article on a small vessel “Caloundra”.

She was destroyed by fire on the 9th January 1937 in Pumicestone Passage.

I found she was originally called the “Cowslip”. This excited me for I knew that name. I could not remember where I had read about it. After going through several maritime books the penny finally dropped. It was not in a book but in a newspaper cutting article from the Sunday Mail August 14, 1977, that I kept.

She was one of three vessels built to transport meat and other produce from Oxley to South Brisbane via the Oxley Creek for Foggitt Jones & Co which was later to become Huttons Meats and Hams. These little boats were named “Rex”, “Cowslip” and “Eclipse”.They were squat

and shallow with no superstructure as they had to pass under Oxley Creek bridge at low tide.

Each boat was 13 metres in length, had a beam of 4 metres and a one-metre draught. Powered by Wilson marine engines they attained a cruising speed of eight knots.

Our “Cowslip/Caloundra” departed on her maiden voyage from Oxley with skipper Dick Watts in command and Rod Hook as Number 1 deckhand.

She deserves her place in the pages of the Queensland Maritime history.

The service continued until 1932. It was the end of an era when the then Queensland government fired a heavy broadside with a “River Tax”. These vessels had to be sold.

From the book, Oxley Meat Factory (page 3) “Lorna Grantham May 1998 “Cowslip” sold but only used for a short time,

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Foggitt Jones building South Brisbane where the “Cowslip” delivered meats and butter from the Oxley meat works

Uncle Ron proudly showing the model of the “MV Caloundra” that he made.

then left high and dry to deteriorate.”

According to Lance Patterson’s book “Wreck Collections, Vol 4” page 9 reveals that the “Cowslip” was used on the Bremer and Brisbane rivers before transferring to the Brisbane Caloundra run. It was then renamed “Caloundra” but later destroyed by fire on the 9th January 1937. The book mentions Percy Manders purchased “Eclipse” may be “Cowslip” and “Rex” as well?

We know “Rex” was purchased by Mr Kleinschmidt, renamed her “Regina” and was used between Brisbane and Southport to carry cargo. She was later used as a pleasure boat on The Brisbane River and Moreton Bay excursions possibly visiting Bribie Island?

Here on Bribie Island, we do not know where

“Cowslip” remains are.

Wrights Creek was once called “Wreck Creek” and what boat’s remains are there we do not know?

But wreckage of a boat similar to the size of “Cowslip” was exposed on a nearby beach.

An article written

by Wes Thomas was published in The Bribie Times Friday, November 21st 1986. A relic had been discovered by photographer and staff member Terry Scarborough. I wish I had photographed and measured it as well.

From memory, it was about 14 feet long. It was a curved piece of timber with other pieces hopefully now buried under the sand where it will be preserved.

There is a photograph of “Cowslip” being beached high and dry as Lorna described it the background could be Wrights Creek. Another

possibility is that a barge went down between where the Seaside Museum and the jetty are today.

Yet another possibility could be Glass House Creek where I photographed the

remains of a possible barge with only a few ribs left and the remains of a jetty nearby. This was on 13th September 1990.

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NATURE Grey Butcherbird, Juvenile.

BUTCHERBIRD

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here are four Butcherbird species in Australia. Grey Butcherbirds and Pied Butcherbirds are the two species commonly found on Bribie Island.

They are fairly similar in appearance if sighted from a distance but are easily distinguished if seen together. Pied Butcherbirds are black and white with a prominent black collar around the throat which distinguishes them from all other species. Grey Butcherbirds are smaller with black, white and grey colouring and white throats. Their native habitat is in open forests, but they are commonly found in urban areas and in parks and gardens.

Both species can become friendly to humans who choose to give them hand outs but are often very aggressive during nesting season sometimes attacking humans and animals that come too close to their nests. They have many similar traits and superb melodious calls which some composers in the past have incorporated into their music – eg. Beethoven’s fifth Symphony.

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Grey Butcherbirds – Cracticus torquatus Grey Butcherbirds are 28 – 32 cm and weigh about 90 g. Both male and female are similar in appearance with the female being slightly smaller. Juveniles have similar markings but are brown in colour.

Nests are untidy and usually built in the forks of trees. Females lay 3 – 5 brownish eggs and incubate them for 24 – 26 days. Male birds feed the females while they are sitting on the eggs. Both parents feed the young and are very aggressive towards perceived threats to their chicks. Fledglings leave the nest in 28 – 30 days but remain with their parents for some time and are often still present to help them with next season’s brood. Breeding season is from late winter to summer.

When feeding alone or in small family groups they sit on a low perch waiting for prey to emerge. They then dive to the ground to pick up insects, small reptiles and mammals. If the prey is large, they will often impale it on a tree branch to be butchered or to keep for a later date – hence the name Butcherbird. Sometimes they prey on the young

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of other birds and attack birds feeding on the ground to steal their food.

Grey Butcherbirds are found all over Australia except for parts of Cape York and central Australia where it is too dry. They are similar to the Black-backed Butcherbird which is smaller and found in north tropical regions.

They were first described in science by John Latham in 1801.

Pied Butcherbirds – Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbirds are found almost all over Australia except for Tasmania, Southern Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.

They are 32 – 35 cm long, weigh around 120g

Pied Butcherbird, Juvenile.

and are slightly larger than Grey Butcherbirds.

Young birds have similar markings but are brown and white in colour. Pied Butcherbirds are more family oriented with family groups remaining longer together tol share with the chores when a new brood is hatched.

Grey Butcherbird

Both species have similar nests and feeding habits.

3-5 brownish spotted eggs are laid and incubated by the female for 20 – 21 days. After about 30 -32 days the chicks fledge.

Pied butcherbirds are thought to mate for life. Their nests are sometimes targeted by parasitic birds such as some of the larger Cuckoos.

Because of their mainly insect diet they are welcomed by many farmers who appreciate their culling of unwanted vermin.

The first scientific recording was made by John Gould in 1837 on a specimen found near Sydney.

Pied Butcherbird.

Their scientific name comes from the Latin words – niger meaning Black and gula meaning throat.

Conservation status for both species is secure with no evidence of decline.

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azz music is the predominant theme of January’s Artist of the Month exhibition at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre. Viewing Artist of the Month Rod

Horsburgh’s mixed media artworks, one immediately notices he loves jazz music and the people who play it.

Rod finds his subjects at Jalla’s Cafe in my own town of Woodford, where on Saturday afternoons local musicians fire up their instruments to strut their stuff.

Coming in a close second to jazz are Rod’s depictions of landscapes

Musos at the Jalla’s Cafe

and old buildings on and around Mt Mee where he lives. This being also my old haunting ground, I can fully appreciate the views Rod has committed to paper. What’s impressive about this artist’s drawings cum paintings is his use of line, smudging, then scratching into them as if to underscore the aesthetic he finds in his subjects.

Equally fascinating is Rodney Horsburgh’s past as a Courier Mail press artist – joining Queensland Newspapers in 1964. Those of us of the older generation may well have seen his work in Queensland papers before some of us stopped buying them at the onset of the Internet Age. As Artist of the Month coordinator, I helped Rod mount his pictures on the Arts Centre wall for that purpose with hands down my favourite drawings being the turkeys. These wretched creatures, I’m told by Rod, have wrecked his garden. Perhaps that’s why he chose to draw and hang them on the wall: Wanted, dead or alive!

I’ve also strolled through Rod’s turkey infested marvellous magical mysterious Mt Mee garden. It’s the sort of place one expects to discover pixies hiding amongst the overgrown everything. Visitors must be cautious of wandering into the giant spider webs festooning the pathways.

Better than Christmas streamers, they only add to the garden’s charm.

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Watch out for Rod’s future workshops where participants will learn his techniques of line, smudging, scratching and I’m sure many other worthwhile ways and means of capturing interesting subjects on paper. Currently his 18

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In 2018 our Club sponsored two outbound students from PNG who spent 12 Months in Brazil.

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Although both of them missed their families, they know that this experience will shape the rest of their lives.

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While Rotary does meet many of the program costs, other costs (eg spending money) are borne by the participants.

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e are so fortunate to have such wonderful facilities and learning opportunities for Seniors here on Bribie.

Bribie Island has grown over the past 25 years to become one of the best U3A organisations in Australia.

With over 150 classes spread over 5 days of the week there is something for every possible interest, on a day and time to suit your other commitments.

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If you would like to enrol in any of the 150 classes you will need to attend in person at the Enrolment Days at U3A Centre on Saturday 19th or Wednesday23rd January between 9am and noon.

However, with almost 2000 Senior student members, more than half of the classes are already full.

You can look on line at www.u3abribie.org.au to see the classes already full, to avoid disappointment on Enrolment Day. Class sizes are of course limited by room size and Tutor capability, but it is possible to put you name on a “waitlist” should vacancies become available.

These are just a selection of classes with vacancies on certain days that may suit you.

There are many other subjects that may be of interest.

Most of the above subjects are self-explanatory, but one of them may be a new word for you ……

PICKLEBALL. This is an exciting new outdoor fun game, already highly popular in North America and Europe, played on a badminton sized court with a lower net, solid paddle style bats, and using a hollow plastic ball.

SOME CLASSES OF POSSIBLE INTEREST. Looking down the daily Timetable of classes there are vacancies in several that may be of interest to new members or beginners in some subjects.

If you have time on the following days these subjects may be of interest;

This is likely to become a very popular sporting exercise for Seniors throughout Australia, and class groups will play at Bribie U3A on Tuesdays and Fridays.

MONDAY

Everyday Maths, Windows 10,Line Dancing, Ukulele, French for Travellers.

ENROL FOR TERM 1 CLASSES.

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Ballroom Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Japan, Numerology, Soft Show Shuffle.

Term 1 classes commence on Tuesday 29th January and run for 10 weeks until Friday 5th April.

WEDNESDAY Yoga for Health, Dance, Global History, Contemporary Australia, Space Race.

THURSDAY

Boules, Events of 20th Century, Powered Flight, Chess, Pickleball.

FRIDAY

Bridge, Trivia Quiz, Greek Dancing, Photography, Lawn Bowls.

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Enrolment Days at Bribie U3A Centre are on Saturday 19th and

Wednesday 23rd January between 9am and noon.

For new members joining U3A the annual membership fee is still just $10, and class fee for Term 1 is $15 to be paid in advance.

This year a brand new U3A will commence at Beachmere.

There will be reciprocal membership arrangements with the new Beachmere U3A, but it will conduct its own Timetable of daily classes and Enrolment Day for Beachmere will be Friday 18th January from 11am to 2pm at Beachmere Activity Centre, Biggs Avenue, Beachmere.

We are all looking forward to another exciting year of “Learning for Fun” in an organisation run entirely

by Volunteers.

If you have not already discovered U3A make sure you look at what is on offer at Beachmere, Caboolture and Bribie Island as there is certainly something for everyone.

We are always seeking people who are prepared to try their hand at being a Tutor in any topic that you would like to suggest.

Call U3A on 3408 1450 during term time if you, or someone you know, has knowledge or experience in any topic that might be of interest to others.

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oin in the celebrations at the gorgeous Brennan Park, Bribie Island for an easy-going, Aussie time. Australia Day on Bribie Island is free to attend and one the whole family can enjoy.

The perfect Australia Day needs live music, and we’ve got you covered. Australia Day on Bribie Island stage will host a huge array of live performers including popular and supremely talented bands. Also get ready for the Lamington and Icecream Eating Competition running throughout the day!

Beach Activities Hit the golden sands for an Aussie cracking fun time with beach-themed activities or a game of beach volleyball before enjoying a swim in the crystal waters off the Bongaree waterfront.

Keep your tummies happy and enjoy some delicious food from a variety of food vendors. There will be sweet and savoury options - something for everyone!

For all those brave enough to attempt the Mechanical Surfboard it will running all event long. Try your skills and don’t fall off! The little ones can enjoy a day of bouncing on the jumping castle.

Fireworks Finale This fantastic Aussie Day event will finish with a brilliant fireworks display from 8pm. Australia Day on Bribie Island is proudly presented by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT), and supported by their strategic partner Moreton Bay Regional Council.

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AUSTRALIA DAY

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Here is tonight’s Bribie Island forecast. There is a 99% chance of wine, not too sure about rain though.

WINELANDER I

received an email from Malcolm who is going to try out a Fiano as a change and would I have a look at Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Valpolicella and Chenin Blanc as alternative varieties to wine styles you are more familiar with.

Let’s begin with Chenin Blanc a white wine grape variety, which actually has been planted in Australia from the day we started to plant vines after landing on this great continent.

Unfortunately Chenin Blanc suffers from the same problem that Semillon and Verdelho does, you can also throw in Riesling for good measure as well, that is we can produce great wines but for some reason Australian wine drinkers just ignore them preferring Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay instead. With Semillon if you blend it with Sauvignon Blanc as they do in Western Australia the public drink huge quantities of it, even sometimes when it is called “Classic Dry White” it doesn’t 36

detract from its sale. I remember some years ago doing a tasting at a premium liquor store in Adelaide representing Galafrey Wines from Mt. Barker in Western Australia and overall the comments were very positive, although everyone seemed to have a relative who worked in the industry, however the main bone of contention was the use of the words “Classic Dry White” instead of the grape varieties, however this has now changed thank goodness.

Chenin Blanc came originally from The Loire Valley in France where it is made into a dry white wine, a botrytised dessert wine or a sparkling wine and it is naturally high in acid making it a very versatile grape variety which you’ll see it labelled ‘Vouvray’.

Here in Australia it was planted from day one in The Swan Valley in Western Australia where a lot of the original cuttings came from South Africa as the ships stopped off on the way to Australia and where the grape was planted

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over four hundred years ago. The wines from Western Australia are in the main pretty dry matching any Sauvignon Blanc, can be drank with cheese platters, spicy Asian, fresh salads and chicken, or if an oaked style with creamy pasta dishes. They may not be easy to find but Voyager Estate, and Paul Conti are stocked in Dan Murphy’s, whilst Amberley Estate ‘Chimney Brush’ is pretty popular but if memory serves me well it used to be made in a sweeter style. There are a few French and South African Chenin Blancs out there but again the wine from South Africa can sometimes be a little sweeter. In the Swan Valley in Western Australia the outstanding John Kosovich winery produce some stunning examples of Chenin Blanc and they age very well if kept properly.

Sangiovese is the classic red grape variety of Tuscany and as in Australia with our Shiraz can be made into everyday drinking wines such as Chainti to Super Tuscan wines such as

By Philip Arlidge arlidge@bigpond.com.au Brunello. If you ever visit Italy Tuscany should be a must on the travel agenda and not just for the outstanding wines but the countryside with towns perched on hilltops surrounded by thick walls, Sienna with its annual horse race through the town square and Florence with its classical buildings. To date in Australia the grape variety hasn’t really produced any great wines, perhaps it needs more time as the plantings are less than forty years old. As with other Italian grape varieties Australian wineries such as Coriole and Pizzini make better examples and it suits mature cheeses and big steaks, but at this stage it is probably better to seek out the real thing from Tuscany.

Montepulciano pronounced “mon tae pul chee ah noh” seems to be a superstar just waiting for the public to discover this relatively new to Australia red wine grape. Just to add confusion in Italy in Tuscany there is a town called Montepulciano but

WINELANDER the grapes aren’t grown there but in Abruzzo further south where the climate suits the variety.

At the recent Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show 25 Australian Montepulciano wines were submitted producing two gold, one highly commended, five silver and eight bronze medals which is a pretty high ratio. A couple of old agencies of mine Calabria wines from The Riverina and Woodstock Wines from Mclaren Vale now grow the grape and knowing the quality of their wine making skills the wines would be excellent. Amadio, Bird in Hand, Brown Bros. First Drop Wines, Kirrihill, Mr Riggs and Di Giorgio are other wineries who are making wine from this grape variety sometimes labelled just Monte and again it will suit a mature cheese platter and good quality meat dishes.

Valpolicella is a red wine from The Verona district of Italy and is made from three different grape varieties, Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara and at this moment it would be wise to stick to the imported model and an old favourite of mine Zonin probably make all of the above wines from Italy as well as anyone and are widely available from Dan Murphy’s and BWS as it is an exclusive agency, not expensive wines but always of a good quality.

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HISTORY

LOOKING BACK AT THE FUTURE

By Barry Clark, Bribie Island Historical Society

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ast months “History Page” raised questions, and painted a possible picture, of what Bribie Island might be like 30 years from now in 2050.

Many people may have read and dismissed it as simply being the inevitable future. Surely things aren’t going to change that quickly in future.

I did however received many interesting responses from readers who ,like me, were concerned that there seems to be no recognition of the unique Heritage attraction and possible future for this island.

understand the character and motivation of Archibald Meston, and interpretation of some of his observations It is however a very interesting way to appreciate and understand how Bribie Island and its fascinating past, and possible future, should be viewed in 2019……. 128 years after this was written in 1891.

All the words below are those of Archibald Meston, extracted from his article written in 1891, and published in the Brisbane Courier and The Queenslander.

Without a strategy, and a plan to implement it, Bribie Island will become just another overdeveloped seaside destination, and will have lost the opportunity and “Added Value” of its unique charm and attraction.

It is remarkable to reflect on what has happened in that relatively short time.

Archibald Meston was an interesting man, an Explorer, Anthropologist, Journalist, Naturalist and Politician who wrote the “Geographic History of Queensland”, studied Aboriginal customs, and in 1897 was appointed Protector of Aborigines for Southern Queensland.

He wrote many article over the years and, as with so many aspects of “History”, such writings must be seen in the context of their time.

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It is inhabited principally by snakes and kangaroos. I spent five days on Bribie, crossed it in two places and traversed it for 14 miles. To any one desirous of emulating my example, I have simply to say “You better stay at home!”

And yet this howling desert of tea-tree swamps, rank aquatic vegetation, and unimaginable cussedness, is associated with several remarkable events in Queensland history.

In July, 1799, Flinders landed on the south end of Bribie intending to explore round the Glass House Mountains. The blacks were friendly, but some misunderstanding arose.

Flinders and his men got into the boats to pull away, the blacks walked into the surf to try and persuade them to stay, and Flinders, in a sudden terror of probably imaginary danger, fired and shot, the first white man to shed the life blood of a Queensland native.

It might help to put past and present in perspective, to appreciate how Bribie Island was seen when the first discoverers and explorers came here.

Below is an extract from an article

by Archibald Meston who first explored Bribie Island in 1891…… that’s just 128 years ago, and nearly 100 years after the very first White man Matthew Flinders set foot on Bribie Island in 1799.

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Extracts of 1891 Article

by Archibald Meston.

Published in the Brisbane Courier & The Queenslander, September 1891.

Historically, Bribie Island is the most interesting on the Queensland coast.

Apart from history it is one of the meanest pieces of country in Australia. There is not an acre of useful soil on the whole island.

It consists chiefly of tea-tree swamps, salt flats, low sea sand ridges, and slightly raised patches timbered by bloodwood, gray gums, and turpentine. On the sand ridges The Bribie Islander

According to Flinders’ own diary the record of his experience with the Moreton Bay blacks is not very creditable to himself. He called Bribie Passage the Pumice Stone River, from the pumice stone found on the shore. The south end, where he fired on the blacks, was called Skirmish Point, the name it still retains. In Bribie Passage he saw the first dugong seen by white men, and described them as a “species of sea lion.” He fired three musket balls into one, and Bungaree, a Sydney black, threw a spear into another, but both escaped.

On the beach he found a dugong net with strands 1inch in circumference.

After the collision with the blacks Flinders went up to the island of St. Helena, returned to Bribie Passage, beached his sloop at the White Patch , went over to the west shore, and thence walked to the Glass Houses, ascending the small one at the present railway station; and from there he went to the foot of

Aboriginal Fishing group

overland journey that Pamphlet and Finnegan found the Brisbane River, which they had to cross.

Beerburrum, which he pronounced inaccessible.

Flinders was therefore the first white man on the summit of any one of these remarkable mountains.

Exploring Moreton Bay On the south end of Bribie Surveyor-General Oxley landed in November 1823, when returning from the north after discovering the Boyne River. Flinders, in 1799, had actually landed on St. Helena, and gave the name of the “Fisherman’s Islands” to the two small islands at the mouth of the Brisbane, without the remotest idea that behind those islands was the mouth of a noble river.

Oxley anchored the cutter Mermaid at the entrance to Bribie Passage, and hardly had the anchor fallen when those on board saw a number of blacks approaching from the north along the beach. As they came near a white man was seen among the party, and Oxley, Uniacke, and Lieutenant Stirling pulled ashore in the whaleboat to meet them. That white man was Thomas Pamphlet, one of a party of four who had started from Sydney for the Five Islands, been driven far northward, and finally, after extreme suffering and the death of one from thirst, were wrecked on the coast of Moreton Island, where they were kindly treated by the blacks, who finally passed them on to Bribie Island, where they had resided for five months when Oxley arrived.

Pamphlet told Oxley that he and his two mates, John Finnegan and Richard Parsons, had started to walk to Sydney; that he became footsore and returned; that the other two subsequently quarrelled, and Finnegan came back, being then somewhere on the mainland about the present Sandgate, or possibly Redcliffe. It was during this

On Sunday Finnegan was seen on a sandspit, near Toorbul Point, and the whaleboat went across and brought him on board. Next day Oxley went away in the whaleboat with Finnegan, who took him straight into the mouth of the Brisbane River on the 2nd of December, 1823. And yet these two actual discoverers of the Brisbane River were never even mentioned by Oxley in his report to Governor Brisbane!

Alas for the weakness of so many explorers in the realms of science and geography. Only for the journal kept by Mr. Uniacke, one of Oxley’s party, the names of those two shipwrecked men would have remained unknown to the present time. But for them Oxley might never have seen the Brisbane River at all.

While Oxley was away up the river, Uniacke remained with Pamphlet shooting bird specimens on Bribie Island. He gives a most interesting account of the blacks, and includes a description of a single combat and a general battle witnessed by Pamphlet and Finnegan. In the single combat two men fought with spears in a 24ft. ring 3ft. deep, surrounded by a palisade of sticks.

Five hundred blacks stood around the circle as spectators. The two fought until one missed his guard and his opponent’s spear was driven clean through his breast.

Several men were killed in the other general engagement, and roasted and eaten by their own tribe. And yet those cannibals treated the two white men so kindly that they left with sincere regret, though many blacks would then remember the cowardly shooting by Flinders only twenty-four years before.

Toorbul Point……now called Sandstone Point.

Toorbul Point was then regarded as the probable future principal commercial seaport of a new

northern colony. Such also was Dr. Lang’s opinion in 1846. The worthy doctor, in predicting a great future for that locality, took the liberty of slightly changing a passage in Virgil:

There is a place, Australian squatters say, Within the long expanse of Moreton Bay, Where Bribie’s Island forms a sheltered port, To which a future navy will resort.

This beautiful dream has not been realised, and Bribie Passage so far shelters nothing but dugong and stingarees, while Toorbul Point is occupied exclusively by a marine summer residence of our aesthetic young friend, George Markwell.

To the left, on the way to Bribie, lie Humpybong and Redcliffe Point.

Humpy should be “compie,” a camp or house, and bong is “boong,” the word for sick in the Lytton dialect (Coobenpil). These words were used by the blacks for the “sick houses,” or “dead houses,” left at Redcliffe Point when the convicts left in 1825. Oxley started the first convict settlement at Redcliffe in 1824, but it was soon abandoned in favour of the site at Brisbane. In the convict records I find that the prevalence of fever and ague was given as the reason for leaving Redcliffe, and the first hospital at Brisbane was erected professedly for the “ague patients from Redcliffe Point.” But an old convict’s diary in my possession says that the real reason was the hostility of the blacks, who killed five convicts and two warders, and made everybody afraid to move outside the stockade.

The German missionaries, who arrived in Brisbane in 1838, tried to start a branch mission at Redcliffe, but the blacks came in one day when only Mr. Hausmann was in charge, besieged him in his hut, and speared him badly. They had a big fire lighted to roast him, and he heard them say to each other that he was “tingal” – fat, and would “jaleeba maroomba” – eat good.

He managed to escape somehow and reach German Station. From “tingal,” a word for fat, comes “Tingalpa,” actually Tingal-bah, or “fat there” – a place of fat.

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first two joints of the little finger amputated like those of the old Sydney tribe. Both sexes were entirely naked.

Pamphlet said he never saw a woman struck or ill-used in any way. All early writers – Flinders, Leichhardt, Bunce, and Lang – describe the Fifty years ago there were 600 to 1000 blacks on Bribie.

To-day there is not a soul left. And there are only three or four living representatives of the race, one of whom is in St. Helena for killing a gin, and another, a smart intelligent woman, lives near Toorbul Point, where she has resided for seventeen years, and borne seven children to a white father. The Bribie blacks were a tribe called Jindoobarrie,

People of Bribie In Mr. Uniacke’s description of the Bribie blacks in 1823, he says the men all had the cartilage of the nose pierced, while the women had the

Moreton Bay blacks as “tall, graceful, athletic, powerful men.” In one of his letters to Lieutenant Lynd, Leichhardt describes the Turrabool and Bribie tribes as “a fine race of men, tall and well made, and they and the groups they formed would have delighted the eye of an artist.”

Leichhardt and David Archer came down to the coast from Durundur station in September, 1843, and stayed a couple of days with the Nynga-Nynga tribe, camped beside the swamp at the rear of Turrabool Point. They lived on crabs and oysters. In twenty more years there

will likely not be a soul left of all the Moreton Bay tribes. I can only find three who speak Oondoo and two who speak Churrabool at the present time.

Around us day by day a race is rapidly vanishing in annihilation.

As Dr. Von Martius said of the American Indians, “it is a monstrous and tragical drama, such as no fiction of the poet ever yet presented for our contemplation. A whole people are perishing before our eyes, and no power of princes, philosophy, or Christianity can arrest their proudly gloomy progress towards a certain and utter destruction.”

Are we approaching the midnight which is to witness the second occultation of genius?

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TRAVEL Ilfracombe caravan park exit

Barcaldine. The distance was not a problem, but the 13km corrugated dirt road leading in was!

It took us over an hour driving at 10 km per hour, rattling us to our core in the Dodge, while in the van the lid of a coffee container unscrewed itself, emptying it’s granules into the fluffy white beanbag!

THE LONG WAY

Nevertheless, it was all worth it by the time we parked our caravan next to a beautiful lake, dipping into an ice-cold swimming hole before warming up again in a 57 degrees adjacent hot spring! With its magical surroundings, this bush camp is a feast for birdwatchers and photographers alike, not to mention the walks and kayaking for the fitness lovers, and a colourful playground for the little ones.

ROUND TO BRIBIE! caution, this time it was to keep a closer look out for our precious undies on the line.

Episode 23 Banjo Patterson Country - From Winton to Bourke with Sabine Von Graz

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ur last few days were spent slipping back in time at Winton, between dinosaurs and historic pubs, we didn’t want to leave. However as usual Richard’s work at Brisbane was calling, and the closest airport was located at Longreach, where he took off right next to the Qantas museum.

Although we had a few things to do and see in Longreach, we decided to stay in Ilfracombe 15km south, with a less dusty and busy caravan park, next to an amazing old 42

pub and some hot springs within walking distance.

The claim to fame however for this little caravan park in ‘Ilfi’, is a tribute to the owners, who know how to make the ‘Happy Hour Shed’ roar every night, while they tell their colourful life stories.

Fun was also to be had once we finally got around to do our overdue washing… Remember the time we spent in Darwin with my in-laws? They always have some good advice on the side of

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As my mother in law pointed out, she was worried hers would get stolen if they were left on the line over night.

And she was right!

Mysterious things can happen to ones washing over night as we found out that morning in Ilfi, with all our washing having been moved to a different line, held up by new rainbow pegs…go and figure!

With the washing dry and safe and the ‘Winds Behind’ us, we said goodbye to our humorous hosts, who told us to head to Lara Wetlands, 28 kms south of

We decided that our fitness campaign solely encompassed sitting in the springs, to be rewarded with a glass of wine or two on accomplishment. This was accompanied by an amazing sunset framing the lake, while roasting marshmallows over our own private fire pit…

We all agreed that Lara Wetlands had the vibe!

It would have been great to stay another week, but with a heat wave of 42 degrees on the horizon, a struggling fridge and no power for air-con, we decided to pull up stumps and face the dirt road once again, nosing our way to Sapphire.

At Sapphire, one of the gemstone towns near

Ginger suggested that mining for gemstones would be a good career change for Daddy, and might suit him like a rat up a train-pipe, with no more flying around like a headless chook and instead hitting a bonanza with some dug out rocks!

Fossicking for sapphires

Emerald, we hit a jackpot with a luxurious caravan park on top of a hill, shaded by trees and in striking distance to some sapphire fossicking.

We loved getting our hands dirty, sieving, de-mudding and picking through the gravel with tweezers for hours before showing our treasures to the gem inspector. By then it was late afternoon and just before closing time, with a fast dwindling crowd dropping off from dehydration and heat stroke. This meant that Ginger and I had the full attention of the boss, with the leathered skin and ‘know how aura’ of a real underground miner. In no time our hard earned treasure was dismissed, and instead the boss picked out half a dozen minute muddy rocks from our reject tailings, which were meant to be the real deal mini sapphires…

Bilby on the Brink

Craig and Shirley from Evening Star

Needless to say we needed a bit more time to think that one over…

However one thing we were sure of, was that after a year on the road we still had no farm-stay under our belt, as most farms were too remote for Richard to fly out from, or had no Internet connection. But now the time finally had come, and we were heading a few hours south from Emerald to Charleville, also well known for the Bilby centre.

There we bought a nice drop of red called ‘Bilby on the Brink’, which we sampled on the first night of our farm-stay at the ‘Evening Star Caravan Park’ just out of town.

The owners, a mother and son team, were amazing hosts, caring and entertaining at the same time, especially when we all gathered at the camp kitchen for Happy Hour. There you got a run down from the son Craig, on the local farming industry, pests and endangered species, why you will find goats down south and not up there, why you see dead wild dogs hanging on fences and why all the sheep have disappeared from the now empty shearing sheds…

Sunset at Lara Wetlands

And no…I am sorry to say the news is not quite as grand as that but still exciting to us, as we have decided on slowly winding up our adventure and start a new one by moving to Bribie Island!

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The highlight of the night was the demonstration of the Aboriginal Artifacts owned by Craig, who pays for his passion by living on vegemite sandwiches, just to buy back another grinding stone, spear or boomerang from overseas auction houses.

And last but not least, the news I mentioned in the previous edition stirred up some wild imaginations!

I never had that many responses!!! Every suspicion from staying on the road indefinitely, building a grand design tree house, breeding snakes, buying a farm or being pregnant was up for grabs!

A big moan of disappointment could be heard by fellow travellers and budding Nomads… not to mention the sheer relief by some of our parents, that we finally would give up that dreadful embarrassing gypsy life!

I am not sure which camp you are in, but before I finish this episode, I should mention that Richard had a rather unusual big surprise for me in store for my birthday, which kept me constipated from excitement and worry for the next couple of weeks!

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HELLY’S CELEBRITIES OF THE 20TH CENTURY With Omar Sharif

OMAR SHARIF AND THE 35 STEPS

By Helly Kemp

When Omar Sharif introduced me into the glamorous world of international contract bridge in 1969, little did I suspect that he had set into motion a chain reaction which would culminate 40 years later in my developing THE 35 STEPS.

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invented this tool for both teachers and beginners of CONTRACT BRIDGE a few years ago and it took off immediately and is now sold globally, and appears permanently on the AUSTRALIAN CONTRACT BRIDGE WEBSITE, has been published in AUSTRALIAN BRIDGE several times, and Australia’s

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I knew nothing about bridge when I met Omar. But he was very kind and allowed me access to the private gaming room at London’s Dorchester Hotel during major tournaments with international masters like Terence Reese et al.

I was very privileged, for this was hallowed ground where mortals did not tread! Other journalists and the public were in a separate viewing room.

These were exciting, inspirational days and having caught the bug, the London School of Bridge – then London’s largest bridge club – became my second home, with bridge icon, Nicola Gardener, becoming my instructor. As a freelance journalist, I would often finish work at noon and play both afternoon and evening sessions five days a week. Later through

family and business commitments I neglected bridge for many years, but the addiction held fast and I always returned.

It was not until 2009, however, after I opened my social CAFÉ BRIDGE CLUB on Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands, that I colour coded and handwrote THE 35 STEPS on my huge club whiteboard to help my senior members get a quicker and firmer grip on this intricate and exciting game – ALZHEIMERS’ NUMBER ONE ENEMY!!

And even intermediate players’ reactions were so positive that I decided to print the steps commercially. Soon the word spread to other clubs and players, making the SINGLE PAGE LAMINATE, of THE 35 STEPS with its 4-PAGE INSTRUCTION MANUAL a sought after teaching and memory aid.

Bridge clubs in EASTERN SUBURBS CLEVELAND, CAIRNS, ROCKHAMPTON, BUNDABERG, NOOSA, HAMPTON and SALE in VICTORIA bought the huge club boards and the laminates went globally, mostly Australia, the States and Europe, but even Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

I was extremely lucky to have the inspiring encouragement and support of Australia’s Contract Bridge guru, Paul Marston, who even displayed it on the wall of his Sydney Grand Slam Bridge Centre, while the world’s most respected bridge publication, THE BRIDGE WORLD reviewed it in 2010.

As Paul Marston approves of and has at times advertised his

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It is especially designed with Seniors in mind, although all age groups use it, including several Queensland, NSW and Victorian Bridge Clubs. Bribie Island Bridge Clubs have also used it.

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I have received many feedbacks over the years, even people stopping me in the street thanking me for the ease it has given them playing Contract Bridge with The 35 Steps. But the one that made me laugh out loud, was English bridge player, Ivan Hallworth, when his email compared my little achievement to world events: Copyright © 2019. This feature is supplied to The Bribie Islander for Australian Serial Rights for one publication only for the January 18, 2019 - Issue 79. (P.S. If any Bribie Islanders wish to INSPECT OUR ROBOTIC MASSAGE SYSTEM, they are most welcome to pop down to Melia Street and take a peek.)

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VMR BRIBIE ISLAND

BUSY SATURDAY NIGHT

that the PM Radio Operator stayed back for a while to help out.

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Then another call for a vessel aground near White Patch, which was attended by Bribie Two. They were unable to do anything at the time, and will go back to get it off in the morning.

Around 6pm it became a quite windy! First was a call for a drifting vessel south of the bridge, Bribie One attended, it turned out to be a false alarm as the owner was on board, but the next call was for a drifting yacht belonging to a crew member.

They intercepted it with Bribie One and put it on a mooring outside IGA. There was also a call about a vessel dragging anchor and it’s tender sinking, the tender was retrieved by Bribie Two and put on the beach. As there was a lot happening and most of the time was spent on radio and phone, with the logs being updated as and when they had time; it was fortunate

Then we had a Pan Pan call from a vessel in the shipping channel, a 15m yacht dismasted, drifting, and a medical emergency onboard, it’s location was vague but subsequently found at the NE tip of Bribie at NW4. Bribie One departed direct from their previous job, with 2 POB, one on the radio in panic mode and very difficult to get accurate coordinates from him, so requested him to activate his EPIRB to get a good location. Vessels involved were Bribie One, Police vessel ‘Stiller’, Rescue 500 helicopter, Police vessel George Doyle from Mooloolaba, and Rotary Rescue from Mooloolaba.

The second crew member was in the cabin having a suspected heart attack!

Bribie One arrived on scene first, guided by Rescue 500 helicopter,

22nd December 2018

he Call Out Radio Operator was rostered to cover the radios for the fireworks at Sandstone Point Hotel, normally a very quiet night! Then all hell broke loose!

Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe signs our first new member of the morning, Adrian Elliott at 0513 am at the Spinnaker Sound Boat Ramp Boating Safety Awareness Campaign.

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they could not attempt to transfer anyone due to 3 to 4m seas, but we attached a tow, then broke a shackle, then reattached a new tow and headed north towards Mooloolaba, avoiding a container ship and eventually meeting Rotary Rescue and transferring the tow to them to continue to Mooloolaba.

Police vessel ‘Stiller’ headed away South due to the difficult sea conditions! VKR George Doyle stayed with Rotary rescue and followed them back to Mooloolaba. Bribie One returned to base arriving back around 12.30 am.

Meanwhile, almost at the same time that Bribie One headed to NW4, another call came in from a sailing vessel, another yacht which had lost it’s sails, then it’s anchor, and also it’s drogue, not sure if it had engine problems too, but they were in distress and needed an urgent tow. Bribie Two headed out to their location just North of Woorim, which turned out to be near the 3rd Lagoon, a long way from Woorim! Therefore, another long assist in very bad conditions.

They arrived back in the passage around midnight, and then Jonkers Bribie Three was sent out to assist Bribie Two in putting the stricken yacht on a mooring. Jonkers Bribie Three had also been sent out at around 11pm on a VKR request to check again on the aground vessel at White Patch And while Bribie One and Bribie Two were heading out to their respective jobs, another call came in from another vessel 1 km west of Tangalooma, no power and needed assistance, so we enlisted

the help of CG Redcliffe to deal with this one.

Also, while Bribie One was just heading out, another call came in from a member of public reporting a vessel appearing to be in distress off Skirmish point! Bribie One looked out for it as they went past and found nothing so carried on to their assist of yacht at the NE tip of Bribie.

The last job received was for an assist at Nudgee Creek! We were able to get the Water Police to sort that one out.

The three crew from the yacht towed from 3rd Lagoon arrived back at base very cold, wet, and seasick, but were very happy with VMR. So, a little bit of a storm!

Eight calls, one of them a Pan Pan, three rescue vessels out with three crews, on a Saturday night just before Christmas, in total around 7 hours, 3 to 4m seas, rain, wind, and I forgot to mention another job where Mr and Mrs VMR Santa Claus had to be transferred back to the base from Sandstone Point. And we all missed the fireworks!

BOATING SAFETY AWARENESS January 2019 With an increasing number of water related incidents/tragedies over the holiday period, VMRBI launched a campaign to ensure that the general boating public in our area were “schooled” in safety aspects of boating in our local environment.

This would involve a number of crew and radio operators attending various boat ramps to offer free safety checks and advice, emphasising

the importance of radio communication, and the services available from VMRBI. One of our aims is to get boaties to log on and off with us, even if they are not a member, as this assists us greatly in locating them, ascertaining all relevant vessel information, should they run into trouble on the water, where response time may well be critical.

During January 2019 we will be ramp side at various locations and we will be offering to waive the joining fee (saving $22, making single boat coverage $76) if they join on the day, it will be instant cover. Accordingly, all new members joining this month will go in the draw to win the prize pictured below, donated

by BCF. The winner will be drawn on Thursday the 31st January 2019.

Saturday 5th January 2019 Crew members were at the Spinnaker Sound Marina Boat Ramp at 5am, conducting boating safety awareness, including free checks, advice on flares, use of different types of life jackets, offering local area knowledge and charts, some freebies along with other relevant information including VMR Membership explained.

Sunday 6th January 2019 Crew members from VMR Bribie Island were also at the Bellara Ramp from 10am on Sunday.

Five new members had joined within the first 40 minutes.

VMR Crew Member Karen Darlington talking to boaties at the Spinnaker Sound Boat Ramp.

We are planning 2 more boating safety awareness sessions over the Australia Day Holiday week-end. The first on Saturday 26th January 2019 (Australia day) we will be at the Bellara boat ramp from 5 am onwards; and the second on Monday 28th January 2019 at 5am we will be at the Bongaree boat ramp. Both boat crew and radio operators will be in attendance to assist the boating public with safety awareness including the use of radios Own a Boat? You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www.vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, benefits include: • breakdown assistance.

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Phil Couper chats with a boatie about the benefits of logging on with VMR, whilst Vice Commodore Ces Luscombe signs up a new member.

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database in case of emergency; access to first aid, radio, navigation courses plus safety/boating information sessions; regular social events; reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR/ Coastguard units; and overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety.

VMR Crew Member Jamie Darlington talking to boaties in the lineup at the Spinnaker Sound Boat Ramp.

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FISHING

By Gateway Bribie Adventures Pty Ltd

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ell, our fishermen have been making the most of our great weather over the last week with some great catches to be had.

We have seen a lot of Bream in Ningi Creek and the surrounding areas with some good sizes caught at Red Beach, Normans Gutter, Bongaree Jetty, Bellara, Turners Camp, Banksia Canals they are loving the Live Bloodworms.

The Flathead are moving about the passage with the best spots being Ningi Creek, Avon Wrecks, Gallagher’s and Poverty Creek with some

good size being caught in Elimbah Creek. We have seen some Snapper about in the last week.

The great spots are Bellara, Bongaree, The Ripples, Sandstone Point and Cape Moreton they seem to be biting well on the Pilchards than the Cuttlefish. Seeing plenty of Whiting in the gutters on the surfside at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Lagoon and 8th Ave carpark and some good size being caught in the passage at several spots Avon Wrecks, Red Beach, Turners Camp, Surfside the best bait is Live Bloodworms

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and preserved Beach worms. A few nice Sweet Lip caught just off the Tangalooma Wrecks. The Ocean beach campsites have seen some good size Mackerel caught and as well as The Bird Cage. With the easterly winds, we are seeing a lot of stingers along the ocean side so make sure you are equipped for the conditions. One of our regular anglers caught a nice size Cobia 1.4m weighing 25kg at Cape Moreton took some time to land and a bit of a fight but nice to have the 25kg in hand only using soft plastics. We have also seen a lot of Mud Crabs being caught in and around Ningi Creek, Toorbul, Donnybrook

Cobia caught at Cape Moreton 1.4mts long weighing in at well over 35kg and caught on soft plastics by Craig

and the Banksia Beach Canals but please remember to check your own pots and not anyone else’s, as several of our angler’s crab pots have been stolen. You can grab a feed of Sand Crabs at Lime Pocket and along the sandy edges of Bongaree. It seems we have a lot of prawns and squid being caught for live bait about the passage. As well as our fish being caught throughout the passage and surfside, we still need to be aware of the Grey Nurse shark that was approximately 3ft long caught in Ningi

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Mud crabs caught in Ningi Creek by Michael Bierton

Creek last week, which was released unharmed and placed back With our school holidays coming to an end it is a good time to get out amongst the fish being caught around the

Sweet Lip caught at Cape Moreton by Bruce

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LCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Recovery I.D. meeting Monday - 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth ave and Foley st, Bongaree.

Meeting room is behind church. Woorim Promises Meeting on the beach Sunday - 7.30am - Rotary Park, Woorim Beach.

Access Area no.3, North St, Woorim. No dogs permitted on beach, BYO chair. Book study meeting Thursday 7.30pm - Church of Christ Hall. Corner of Fifth Ave and Foley St, Bongaree.

Meeting room is behind church.

FOR MORE INFO Contact Glenn 0410 435 867.

Open I.D. meeting (previously known as the Banksia Beach Friday Night Meeting) Saturday I.D. - 7.00pm - Bribie Island Baptist Church. 7 to 9 Cotterill ave, Bongaree, cnr of Cotterill and Bestman FOR MORE INFO Contact Jaime 0438 622 545 EVERY MON, THU, FRI ABY RHYME TIME: at the Bribie Library, 10am.

EVERY WED ANKSIA GARDEN CLUB: Meet from 9.15am - Noon at the Bribie Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Drive.

All welcome. Ph Desley 3408 8470.

1st WED of the Month AREFOOT BOWLS, BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB: 1-3pm, Welsby Parade. $5 per person and kids are FREE with every paying adult. Includes an instructor, greens and equipment hire.

3rd SUN of the Month EACHMERE CRAFT GROUP: Meet at 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation.

PH 0417 067 992 2nd & 4th WED of the Month EACHMERE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Meet at the Community Hall, Progress Avenue. 1.15pm4pm. Cost $4: includes 3 games of bowls & afternoon tea. PH 0414 088 358.

Every MON EACHMERE SLIMMERS INC: 9am, Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. Contact: Judy 0401153633 Or Pat 0412398180. Or Find Us On Facebook.

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EVERY MON, TUE, WED, SAT RIBIE ISLAND HANDCRAFT CLUB: Meet at 8am - 11am, Bribie Indoor Bowls Hall, First Ave. All welcome. BYO handcraft.

PH Stacey 0438 001 297.

EVERY THU RIBIE ISLAND HEALTHY SLIMMERS FELLOWSHIP: Support group meets Tuesday @ 7:30am at TOCH, 36 Banya St, Bongaree. All welcome.

PH Dorothy 5497 5552 or Sandra 0427 829 008.

EVERY TUE RIBIE ISLAND FAMILY HISTORY INTEREST GROUP: Meet in The Anzac Room, Bribie Island, RSL Club. February To December (Tues 1pm, Thurs 10am). Feb - Dec. PH Bette 3408 3096.

1st TUE and 2nd THU RIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Monthly meetings in the RSL’s ANZAC Room on Level 1 at 6:30pm.

All Welcome. PH Lynne Hooper on 3408 2336.

2nd WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND INDOOR BOWLS CLUB: First Avenue. Tues 09:00 – 12:00, Weds 13:00 – 16:00, Thurs 18:30 – 21:30, Fri 13:00 – 16:00. Phone 3408 0177 or best call in and see us on Games Days. New members welcome.

EVERY TUE, WED, THU, FRI RIBIE ISLAND ORCHESTRA PRACTICE: 7.00 pm. Every Sunday evening at Sandstone Point. Phone Heather White for details. 5497 5818.

Every SUN of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY CULTURAL MEETING at Orchid House: Meet at 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time Arrival 1:00 pm for a 1:30pm start. Plants must be benched by 1:15 pm when judging commences. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

4th TUE of the Month RIBIE ISLAND ORCHID SOCIETY NEW GROWERS’: Meeting held at Orchid House, 156A First Ave, Bribie Island Meeting time - Arrival 1:00 pm for 1:30 pm start. Teresa Watson 0407 782 290.

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1st WED of the Month RIBIE & DISTRICT WOODCRAFTERS ASSOCIATION. Bribie Woodies open daily for members workshop activities. Also sales and demonstrations at Art Centre Markets last Sunday every month. Contact John for information on 0417 635 093.

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

Volunteer your time to help with the running of Bribie Butterfly House community project. PH Ray 0409 491 419.

MON TO FRI RIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE: Meets Mondays 5pm. Smart Recovery (from addiction/s) Group Mondays 1.15pm. ‘Feel great, Get things done: Me time for Women’ EVERY MON RIBIE ISLAND BICYCLE USER GROUP (BRIBIE BUG) offers easy rides 8am Mondays, 6am Wednesdays and 8am Saturdays. Rides leave Information Centre, Benabrow Avenue, Bellara.

Contact Isabel on 5496 8661.

MON, WED & SAT RIBIE ISLAND BUSH POETS: Meet at 6.30pm at the Blue Pacific Hotel, Woorim. Everyone is welcome to come along and present poetry or just listen. PH Cay 3408 3219.

4th MON of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GARDEN CLUB: Meet at the RSL Auditorium, 9am for 9.30 start. PH Les 0411 049 894.

4th WED of the Month RIBIE ISLAND GEM & FOSSICKING CLUB: Meet at 8am-1pm. Club sheds situated adjacent to the Community Arts Centre, 191 Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach. Please wear closed in shoes. Our annual Gem Show will be held over the weekend of September 8th & 9th,

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RIBIE ISLAND VIEW CLUB (supporting The Smith Family): meets for lunch at 11.30 for 12.00 at Serenity @ The Waterways, Welsby Parade. For information or apologies phone Jennifer 3408 2152 or Fay 3408 2617.

4th WED of the Month RIBIE MASONIC LODGE: Meets at 7pm Banya St, Bongaree. Visitors welcome. Nev 0407 300 765, Ron 0418 858 866.

2nd WED of the Month RIBIE TOASTMASTERS: Meet at 7.00pm in the Bribie RSL club with a warm welcome to anyone who comes to visit.

1st & 3rd TUE of the Month OUNTRY LINKS MONTHLY CONCERT: Meet at 12 noon at the Bribie Activity Centre (formally Golden Age) 96108 Arcadia Ave., Woorim.

PH Janice 0403 481 943.

2nd SUN of the Month RAFT GROUP, 1.30pm at Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craft. Gold coin donation.

PH 0417 067 992.

EVERY 2nd & 4th WED of the Month RAFT AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Meet at 8.45am to 11.45am in the Church of Christ Hall, Fifth and Folley Streets, Bongaree.

All welcome. PH Margaret on 3408 4108.

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

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

Visitors welcome. Can teach anyone who would like to learn. Details. PH Betty Jones 3408 1968.

EVERY MON IRL GUIDES: For information contact Yvette 0413 043 659.

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EVERY WED P’S BRIBIE ISLAND SHOPPING CENTRE. Contact Gary Stephens 0400750 232 10:00am to 1:00pm.

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At Uniting Church.

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

Contact Joyce 0439 329 334.

EVERY TUE ULTICULTURAL ENGLISH: Meets at 9am-12pm. 9 Verdoni Street, Bellara. PH 3408 8440 EVERY MON EEDLECRAFT: Ladies Sewing Circle meets at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre, Sunderland Dr, Banksia Beach 9am - 4pm.

PH Cheryl 3408 8988 or Karin 0417 705 171.

EVERY TUE AM’S FREE TAI CHI AND MEDITATION GROUP: Solander Esp. Banksia Beach @ 10a.m. Beginners Welcome.

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

Come and join the fun.

Visitors Welcome. For more details call Gerry Hurst on 54976580 or 0457305391. Look forward to seeing you there 2nd TUE of the Month

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3rd MON of the Month OTARY CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND: Meets at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, Bribie Island Hotel, 29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade.Phone Mary 0421 529 824 Every THU ANDSTONE POINT COMMUNITY COMPLEX: Free Morning Tea is held at 10am at Sandstone Point Community Complex [behind Shopping Centre] for all residents. Come and enjoy. For further details contact Margaret 5429 5024.

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

2nd & 4th TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL SERVICEMENS’ ASSOCIATION: Meet for lunch and a chat at 25 Boronia Drive, Bongaree.

PH John Price 0439 287 747.

1st TUE of the Month HE BRIBIE ISLAND COMMUNITY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets from 1.00pm until 3.00pm (December and January excepted), in the Anzac Room at the Bribie Island RSL Club, 99 Toorbul Street, Bongaree.

Meetings are open to people with Parkinson’s and their carers and family members and community . Gold Coin Donation. Contact: Coordinator David Martin on 0418 750120 EVERY 2nd THU of the Month HE PROBUS CLUB OF BRIBIE ISLAND INC: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 8 January at the Bribie Island Retirement Village’s Clubhouse at 10.00 a.m. The guest speaker is to be the RSL SubBranch’s George Franklin who is to speak on the branch’s Community Link Programme. No profile speaker has been scheduled for January and the club’s next outing is the Toc H BBQ on Tuesday 19 February. Visitors welcome. Details - Mark Sunter (3408-4145) or Ursula Maffey (3410-0792).”

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Community Markets.

Brennan Park, Bongaree.

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BRIBIE MARKET DAYS Who doesn't love a bargain!

Bribie is blessed with a number of great markets.

QUEENSLAND CANCER COUNCIL MARKETS WHEN: First Sunday of each Month 7am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE ROTARY MARKETS WHEN: Every second Sunday of each month 6:30 am to 12:00 noon.

WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE ISLAND AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY APPEAL (BIDCA) MARKET WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

BRIBIE VIBE ARTS & CRAFT MARKET WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month

8:30am – 1pm WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach LIONS CLUB OF SANDSTONE POINT CAR BOOT SALE WHEN: First Saturday of the Month 6am – 11am WHERE: Car Park adjacent to Sandstone Point Shopping Village 205 Bestmann Road East, Sandstone Point

UPCOMING BEACHMERE EVENTS EVERY SATURDAY JANUARY WITNESSING/JP SERVICE, 9am - 9.30am Outside IGA, Beachmere Village Shopping Centre, Cnr Beachmere & James Rds. info@bang. org.au EVERY SATURDAY JANUARY (excl 26 Jan) BINGO, eyes down 1pm, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

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

EVERY TUESDAY JANUARY BEACHMERE ASSIST, 9am-11am “the shed” Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Avenue, FREE weekly

drop in! All Welcome: Contact Dave 0475 571 902 or email info@bang. org.au.

EVERY WEDNESDAY JANUARY CARDS 9am – noon, Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave, Contact Gwen 0448 238 056 EVERY WEDNESDAY JANUARY SOUL & LINE DANCING, 6-7pm Beachmere Community Hall, 5 Progress Ave. Contact Gwen 0448 238 056.

EVERY FRIDAY JANUARY (from 11 Jan) BEACHMERE SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP, 9am Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave. For info contact Judy 0401 153 633.

WEDNESDAY, 9 JANUARY CRAFT GROUP, 1.30pm,

Beachmere Uniting Church, Cnr Moreton Tce & Second Ave. Bring your craftwork & gold coin donation.

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

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

FRIDAY, 18 JANUARY U3A BEACHMERE SIGN ON DAY, Sign on for Term One Classes at the Beachmere Community Hall, Progress Avenue from11am till 2pm. Call 0456 685 736 or u3a@bang.org.au THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY BEACHMERE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, 9am at Beachmere Activity Centre, 25 Biggs Ave (3rd Thur each month)

BRIBIE ISLAND CHURCH TIMES Freedom Church (an ACC Church) 195 First Ave, Bongaree P: 07 3408 0355 E: info@freedomchurch.org.au Sunday Services: 9:30am (includes Kids Program) Youth Program: Freedom Youth 7pm-9pm Friday Nights. Rangers: Bribie Rangers 6pm-7:30pm Monday Nights 2nd Hand Shop: The Mercy Shop Mon to Fri (9:00am - 3:00pm) Food Bank: The Storehouse Tuesdays & Thursdays (8:30am - 11:30am) Counselling & Prayer Counselling: Bribie Wholeness Centre Tuesdays & Wednesdays Bribie Island Baptist Church 7-9 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree OFFICE: 07 3450 4039, Email: info@bribiebaptist.com. Pastor: Ray Airosa. Services: 8:30 Traditional Service, 10:15 Family Service (Kids Church), Kids Club: Fridays 5:006:30pm, Youth Group: Fridays 7:009:00pm, Contact Tahlia for details.

Mob: 0402 627 030.

Email: tahlialouisey@yahoo.com.au Bookshop: Koorong items available.

Sandstone Community Church Sandstone Point Community Complex Behind Shopping Centre

Information: Gavin Haigh Ph 0407 888 409 P: 5429 5835. Service: 4pm Sunday Uniting Church Cnr Webster/Hill St, Bongaree P: 3408 4151 E: bribieislanduc@gmail.com bribieunitingchurch.weebly.com Sunday Service: 8:30 am All age worship. Messy Church: 2nd Sunday @ 4pm. Informal worship for all ages. Men’s Breakfast: 1st Saturday @ 6:45am.

Ladies Fellowship: 3rd Wednesday @ 9am Ladies Coffee Morning: 1st Wednesday @ 10am Children’s Choir: Thursday @ 3:30pm. Know Your Bible: 2nd/4th Wednesday @ 3pm Bribie Island Church of Christ meets Sunday for Worship Service 9.30am, including Communion.

Cnr Foley Street and Fifth Avenue, Bongaree. Op Shop (Bargain Shed) located behind the Church building, Open 8.30am – 12noon weekdays (closed public holidays).

P: 3408 3772 Beachmere Uniting Church Cnr Moreton Tce/Second Ave

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Meeting room is behind church.

PH Glenn 0410 435 867.

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HE BRIBIE ISLAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOC. (BIVVA): Meet at: 9.00am. Where: The Bribie Island Drop In Centre at the Recreation Hall, 156 First Ave, Bongaree. The BIVVA Drop In Centre is open to all Veterans Mon – Fri at 9.00am – 1.00pm.

Pension and Welfare Officers

P: Pastor Dave 0407 270 222 Sunday Service: 7.50am Praise singing leading into 8am Service.

All welcome St Paul’s Lutheran Church Sunday Service: 8am, 2nd & 4th Sunday monthly at “The Orchid House”, Sportsfield Entrance 3, 1st Avenue, Bongaree P: Bernie 07 5429 5649 Awesome Church Bribie Island INC 7/1 Toorbul St, Bongaree (upstairs opp. Brennan Park) P: 07 3408 0429 M: 0408 455 508 E: cocbi@bigpond.com Saturday nights 7pm, Sundays 8am and 10am, Kid’s Church 10am.

Sandwiches between Sunday meetings, attendees can enjoy a delicious morning tea in the church cafe from 9.15am to 10am.

Bribe Island Charismatic nondenominational Home Church “Sharing Faith in the Spirit of Unity” 1 Cor. 12:13. For service details contact Pastor Barnett on newprophecychurch@hotmail.com or 0481 369 704 available Mon and Tues at 10.00am – 1.00pm. PH 3408 0405 Office Pensions/Welfare 3408 1280.

FIRST WED of the Month TO HAVE YOUR EVENTS LISTED ON THIS CALENDAR, PLEASE EMAIL DETAILS TO thebribieislander@gmail.com

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WHEN: Every 3rd Sunday of the Month 6am – 12noon WHERE: Brennan Park, Toorbul Street Bribie.

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Are You New to Photography? FREE Workshop

WHEN: Monday, 28th January 2019 WHERE: Bribie Island Photogrpahy

Club. Held in the Boardroom, 7-9pm

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Bribie Island District Community Appeal (BIDCA) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Bribie Island District Community Appeal 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held on 2 nd February, 2019 at 57 Spowers Street, Bongaree commencing at 10 am and followed by a General Meeting.

Bribie Vibe Arts & Craft Market

All 2018 Office Bearers will step down and their positions will become vacant and open for

WHEN: Last Sunday of the Month

nomination.

8:30am – 1pm

WHERE: Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach

Nominations should be lodged with the Secretary no later than 30 th January, 2019.

MOVIE REVIEWS

HOLMES & WATSON

If you are a Will Farrell fan, you will want to give this film a look.

Farrell as Sherlock Holmes and John C Riley, as Dr Watson his co-detective, must solve a mystery or risk the safety of the Queen of England.

Within this loosely drawn framework, Farrell and Riley, with a broad array

INSTANT FAMILY Who doesn’t enjoy a “feel good” movie about children and families?

This is one of those and covers a range of relevant social issues with a comic overlay.

Instant Family provides its audience the chance to have a look at the need for children to have care when parents aren’t able to provide it. It looks how 52

of support including the appearances of Ralph Fiennes and Hugh Laurie, manage to poke fun in all directions: at royal protocol; at America’s lack of gun control; at gender stereotyping; at sexual orientation and even at the Trump Presidency (with room to insert a subtle reference to his “Make America Great Again” mantra) all the while using an abundance of profanity, irreverence and a display of

bodily functions.

Farrell’s fans will walk away from this film having enjoyed a good belly laugh or two. His critics will wonder how such a script with its renowned Farrell antics and style of humour ever reached the silver screen So… if you are a Farrell fan or have a desire to watch those who are, have a look at Holmes and Watson.

important a “forever” home is for children despite how difficult it can be for children to accept one. It gives its audience insights into the many challenges faced by parents who open their hearts to the children who need them.

Instant Family is also one that tells a true story. It was written and directed

by Sean Anders, played

by Mark Wahlberg, whose experiences with his wife, played by Rose Byrne, are captured in this film. This

adds to its impact and its overarching message that love triumphs despite the course language, sexual references and mature themes featured throughout the film.

Despite character “overplay” and the limited chemistry between Wahlberg and Byrne, this is a film that will stir at the heartstrings and even bring a tear or two along the way.

Stay for the credits and enjoy the unexpected!

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CRIME REPORT

BRIBIE ISLAND WEEKLY ROUND UP – MONDAY, JANUARY 14 2019 Property Offences A task force established to counter a spate of burglary offences on Bribie Island has produced some immediate results. There have been no reported burglaries on Bribie Island in the past seven days after police executed a number of search warrants across South East Queensland, locating drugs and stolen property. A number of offenders were arrested including a 36-year-old Currimundi man for a series of offences including burglary, unlawful entry, stealing and fraud offences. He was issued a Notice to Appear for Maroochydore Magistrates Court on January 18. The task force will continue to investigate these burglaries as well as a series of frauds connected to property stolen during the crime spree. Police will continue to focus resources to detect and deter property crime in the local area. The support from the public has been welcomed and police are noticing the community is now taking extra precautions to secure their homes and vehicles.

We all need to remain vigilant and continue to work together to make our community safer.

Steal from Motor Vehicle Between January 8 and 13 there were several reported thefts from motor vehicles.

On January 8, $1000 worth of tools were stolen from a Mitsubishi utility parked at Spinnaker Marina. A Queensland Registration plate (177WYP) was stolen off a Ford Territory also parked at the marina complex.

A caravan parked in Wattle Avenue Bongaree had two red plastic fuel cans removed. A Mazda Utility had a 40 litre Engel brand camping fridge stolen from the tray.

Between January 8 and 11, a thief has stolen an tow bar hitch from the back of a Ford Ranger Utility parked in Raptor Parade Banksia Beach.

On January 13 a boat trailer parked in Marine Parade Bellara had a number plate stolen (DQ3258).

Stealing On January 8 a couple visiting Red Beach Bongaree had two late model iPhones stolen from a bag left on the beach.

On January 10, a 73-year-old male offender was apprehended by police for stealing a magazine from a store at Sandstone Point.

The offender was officially cautioned by police.

On January 11, a set of solar garden lights were stolen from a home in Middle Cove Court Sandstone Point.

On January 11, two persons entered a liquor store on Goodwin Drive Bongaree and stole a bottle of ‘Sierra’ Tequila. A female has taken the bottle from the shelf and handed it to a male pushing a pram. The couple left the store, police are reviewing CCTV. On January 12, a business in Sandstone Boulevarde Sandstone Point was vandalised after eggs and paper were thrown across the front of the premises. Suspects also stole a company banner/sign.

On January 13, a family holidaying at the Bribie Island Caravan Park had a ladies blue and grey ‘Meride’ brand mountain bike stolen from the front of the caravan annex. The bicycle was fitted with a child seat on the back.

Found Property On January 7, a Blue Malvern Star mountain bike along with an engraver was found in Banksia Beach.

On January 8, a single lower set of dentures were found in Bellara.

It is possible these teeth may have been stolen from a home and discarded by thieves. Police would like to re-unite them with their owner.

On January 8, an iPhone in a clear case was found at Whitepatch.

The phone now has a damaged screen.

Personal Safety Domestic Violence Police investigated several reports of domestic violence in the past week. Police made three new applications for protection orders and commenced investigations into one alleged breach of a current DV Order.

If you or someone you know might need support for domestic violence call DV Connect hotline 1800811811 24/7 Drug Offences In the past week, local police and taskforce officers made several arrests for drug related crimes.

A 37-year-old Bongaree man was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug and utensils, he was issued a Notice to Appear for Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 18.

A 33-year-old man and a 35-yearold woman were arrested at Ningi for possession of a dangerous

drug and utensils and both will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 31 after being issued a Notice to Appear.

A 28-year-old Bellara man was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug and syringe as well as possessing a restricted weapon (baton). He was issued a Notice to Appear for Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 6.

A 19-year-old woman and 20-year-old man from Bellara were arrested for possession of a dangerous drug and utensils.

Both were dealt with by way of Drug Diversion.

A 16-year-old youth was arrested for possession of a dangerous drug, He was dealt with in accordance with Youth Justice Principles.

An 18-year-old youth from Bongaree was arrested for possession of a utensil as was dealt with by way of Drug Diversion.

A 44-year-old Bongaree woman was arrested for possessing drug utensils and restricted medicines.

She was issued a Notice to Appear for Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 30.

On January 13, police intercepted a Mazda 4wd utility along Ocean Beach Woorim. The 55-year-old male tourist was issued a Notice to Appear for drink driving for the alleged BAC of 0.070 per cent and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 21.

On January 13, police intercepted a Mitsubishi 4wd utility on Sylvan Beach Esplanade Bellara.

The 31-year-old male driver was issued a Notice to Appear for drink driving for the alleged BAC of 0.108 per cent and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 7.

Hoon Offence On January 12, members of the public alerted police to White Mitsubishi Van doing burnouts and hooning in Tripcony Street Bellara. It is alleged burnout marks were left on the road before the car left the road and drive through a garden in the front of a home. Police apprehended a 31-year-old man.

He was issued a Notice to Appear for Driving with Due Care and his vehicle was immobilised. He will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on February 7.

Road Safety

Traffic Infringement Notices

Bribie Island Police are participating in phase three of the Statewide road safety operation Quebec Fatal 5. Phase three runs from January 4 through to January 28 and police will undertake community awareness and enforcement activities targeting: speed, impaired driving, fatigue, seatbelt use, driver distraction and inattention as well as bicycle safety.

Bribie police this week issued 25 infringement notices which included 14 for speeding. Other offences included: fail to wear seatbelt, disobey signs/lights, follow too close and unlicensed driving.

Drink Drivers

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

On January 13, police intercepted a Ford Ranger Utility on Goodwin Drive Bongaree. The 34-year-old male tourist was issued a Notice to Appear for drink driving for the alleged BAC of 0.114 per cent and will appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on January 24.

Police also detected one unregistered Toyota Hilux 4wd on the main ocean beach Woorim.

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YOUR SAY

Dear Editor,

RANTS & RAVES

Dear Editor,

I have heard of two more instances this week in the on-going dilemma facing folk who end up in Caboolture Hospital as patients only to find themselves discharged at 4am or some similar time (often still in nightwear if they have been taken from their bed by ambulance) and expected to wait for a taxi ($70 approx) sometimes without purse or wallet or waken friends or relatives and ask for help in getting home. It seems apparent

there should be a curfew at the hospital so that if a patient is still undergoing treatment or not yet seen by a doctor; at say 10pm then they are to remain at the hospital till some other agreed-upon time - 6am at the earliest (7am would be even better!); I am keen to know what others think about this unfortunate circumstance and how it can best be resolved.

Yours very truly, Harriet Remy-Maillet, Banskia Beach

Is there a reason why when leaving our island and travelling along Bribie Island Road towards Ningi that there are so many adjoining roads that begin with the letter “R”. By example, Rex, Rebecca, Redondo, Rose, Ruby, Renie, Ross, Rohan, Rita, Robert, etc. etc. Was there a reason for this? Just wondering.

ED: Readers do you have any clues? Let us know.

Pat Simpson, Bongaree.

Dear Editor, I live in Australia. So why then was the American spelling of the word “tyre” used over and over in the article “Long Way Round to Bribie”. We are Australian.

We don’t spell tyre “tire”.

If you check the English Dictionary you’ll see the meaning of the word tire is “to become bored;

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weary and/or to lose patience”.

This sort of mistake does not help our kids learn correct spelling.

Your proof reader needs to learn English not American. There was also a spelling mistake in the article as well. “Exiting” was used, should’ve been “exciting”.

Good magazine which I enjoy reading. Just hate spelling mistakes.

Cheers, Julia ED: Thanks Julia. Well spotted. My tired eyes missed it in the editing. We will try harder!

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