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Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885 The Weekly News c 1932 : The Norfolk Island Monthly News c. 1933 The N.I. Times c. 1935 : Norfolk Island Weekly c. 1943 : N.I.N.E. c. 1949 : W.I.N. c. 1951 : Norfolk News c. 1965

Volume 50, No. 36 SATURDAY, 7th NOVEMBER 2015 Price $2.75

Strategy prioritises road infrastructure and the safety of road users I am pleased to release the Norfolk Island Roads Audit and Strategy which provides an audit of the Island’s paved road system, assessing the condition of infrastructure and identifying priority improvements and redesigns to minimise road and pedestrian safety risks. This report will inform future road works which require urgent attention, safety improvements and a longer term strategy to maintaining the road system. A significant focus of the study was on the safety of road users (including cyclists, pedestrians and others in the vicinity) whilst having strong regard to the impacts on tourism, heritage and commercial activities such as the movement of freight around the island. In completing the report, WorleyParsons undertook site assessments on each of their three visits to the island and consulted widely with stakeholders, including holding a Risk Identification and Rating Workshop. This workshop provided an opportunity for local representatives to provide feedback on what had been done so far. Norfolk Island Central School The report noted the community’s preference for production an outstanding success. keeping the ‘country lanes aspect’. The report outlines Last night at the Ferny Lane Theatre another packed a priority list of road infrastructure upgrades and house was thrilled by the creative talents of the NICs indicative costs of these, and the ongoing maintenance students and staff. The outstanding adaptation of the requirements for the roads on the Island. classic Dr Seuss tale came to life through many months As well as finding 30km of the Island’s roads of rehearsals and planning, the results of which were require urgent attention, the Report recommended two in evidence by the polished performances of the cast. key upgrades take place; traffic safety and pedestrian (continued inside) (continued overleaf) Strategy prioritises road infrastructure and the The report estimated the cost to upgrade five urgent safety of road users - continued roads is between $3.5-5.5m. The broader estimated access from Queen Elizabeth Avenue to Burnt Pine, cost to restore the surface of all roads across Norfolk and an upgrade to the roads in the School precinct. The Island, which requires urgent attention for safe and initial findings identified by WorleyParsons’ review effective use, will be approximately $10-15m. informed the Australian Government funded upgrade The report’s upgrade priority list will form the basis of the footpath and associated works from Queen for investment in road infrastructure on Norfolk Island Elizabeth Avenue to Burnt Pine which was announced in future years. on 30 June 2015 by the Hon Jamie Briggs MP during The Norfolk Island Roads Audit and Strategy is his visit to Norfolk Island. available at www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories/ WorleyParsons also identified serious structural publications defects with the Bay Street Bridge within Kingston The Hon. Gary Hardgrave 5 November 2015 and Arthur’s Vale Heritage Area. Urgent repair works costing over $70 000 were recommended. These were funded by the Australian Government and recently completed by the Administration of Norfolk Island’s Works Team and local contractors.

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POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND WEEK ENDING RES GEP TEP VISITORS UEP OTHER TOTAL 3rd September 2015 1377 13 43 492 229 2154 10th September 2015 1329 13 45 591 231 2209 8th October 2015 1411 14 53 561 218 2257 22nd October 2015 1376 14 54 659 236 2339 29th October 2015 1404 14 55 610 240 2323 5th November 2015 1389 16 52 693 240 2390

TAYLORS ROAD EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (Int + 6723) 22405 WEBSITE: www.petesplace.nlk.nf FAX: (Int + 6723) 23098 Thanksgiving As you are no doubt aware, the whole island will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Wednesday, 25th November. As is the custom, the Seventh-day Adventist Church will have a service at 2: 30 pm, to which you are all cordially invited. The service will consist mostly of music, with a very short Thanksgiving message. Afterwards, produce and baked goods will again be on sale in the church hall. We hope that many are able to attend, and look forward to catching up on the day.

Welcome to the Spinning Marble ‘Picker-Outer’ It might not look the most modern electronic gizmo of ‘Better Odds Raffle’ spinning marble ‘picker-outers’ that you would see on a Saturday evening, but you can ��������������������������� rest assured that all eyes were glued on Pauline Oates, Senior Sergeant Catherine ��������������� Tye, Officer in Charge Norfolk Island Police and Lion Kevin Coulter as they ��������� ��������� �������� ������� prepared to crank up the Lions Club’s ������������������� ������ ������ antique marble ‘picker-outer’ to draw out the winning marbles for the $6,000 ������������������� ������ ������ first prize and the two other major prizes ������������������� ������ ������ of $1,000 and $500 in the Lion’s yearly ���������������������������������������������� raffle, As you can see, the spinning ‘picker outer’ has been around for many years (and if anyone can give the Lions Club �������������������� some idea of how many years it would ��������� ������������������������ be appreciated) but once again it to rose to the challenge and plucked from its ������������ ������� ����������������� ����������� innards Belinda Grube’s $6,000 winning �������������������������� ticket number 419. The second prize of ���������������� ������ �������� ���������� ������ $1,000 went to Graham White with ticket ��� ������ �������� ���������� ������ number 481, while Joel and Nicole won ���������������������������������������������������������� the $500 third prize with ticket 108. ������������������������ ������������������� ������ �������� ���������� ������ All 500 tickets in the ‘Better Odds ��� ������ �������� ���������� ������ Raffle’ were sold and the Lions Club of ���������������������������������������������������������� Norfolk Island thanks most sincerely the ��������������������������� people of the island who have supported ��������������� ������ �������� ���������� ������ their raffles over the years. Interesting to ��� ������ �������� ���������� ������ note that leading up to the major draw, ������������������������������������������������������������� weekly prizes of $20.00 were won by Sharyn Menzies, Marie Bailey, Meg ������������ Wills, Michelle Ruka, Pauline Turton and ����������������� ������������������������� Baby Christian and the $100.00 prizes ��������� ���������������������� went to Michella Quintal, Denise Reeves and Renee Cooper. �������������������� The major part of this financial wizardry took place at the Lions Club of Norfolk Island’s 51st Anniversary Dinner held at the Castaway Hotel on Saturday evening 31st October. ������������������������� ���������������������������������������

who had flawless performances. Our Narrator as the Old Oncler Logan Pitcher captured his role perfectly as he told Ted about the regrets of his past. Great comic relief was provided by the talented actors who played the young Onclers family. Mercedes Grant deftly carried her role as the manipulative trashy mother. Great Aunt Grizelda played by Brancker South dominated the stage with some great lines and physicality. Brett and Chet, the two Bumbling yokel brothers were convincingly played by the talents of Arki Nobbs who doubled as a vocalist and Charlie Carr who also choreographed dynamic performances. Teddy McRitchie joined the family in his comedic role as Uncle Ubb. Zander Nesbit played our evil but stylish villain Aloysius O’Hare supported by two menacing but very cute bodyguards in Joseph Snell and Rawson Buffet. Mirabelle Creek and Ruby Ciantar Norfolk Island Central School were the perfect advertising duo, playing their roles production an outstanding success. wonderfully. Zoe Cribb cleverly played the adorable Sienna McRitchie superbly played the Lorax, Marie. Fletcher Buffet starred as Cy the O’Hare demonstrating the breadth of this exciting young delivery guy. talent. Aden Ciantar That’s just the cast. The vocal talents of Rachel strode the stage Ratulevu, Courtney Grube and Arki Nobbs were in full (literally) as the flight as they punched out great accompaniment each young Oncler with night. “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Give me money” were great confidence standouts. The sets and scene changes were amazing and charm, Our and a testament to the creative talents of the Visual hero Ted and Art and Design elective classes at NICS. A special his love interest mention to Bronte Hudson of year 10 who created the Audrey expertly design for the Truffula forest, it looked amazing. played by Anson (continued overleaf) King and Vanessa Brown carried the audience along in their quest to bring back the Truffula trees to a society that had forgotten about Nature. Ted was ably supported by the experienced creative talents of Sophia Harris and Savannah Thomas $35 Million JACKPOT TUESDAY 10th NOV 2015 DON’T

Draw no. 1134 MISS OUT! Buy tickets now at The Trading Post Newsagency NORFOLK MALL Norfolk Island Central School production an From backstage in the tents to front of house. It outstanding success. - continued would not have happened without you. The performances from all the stages in primary Tony Wilkinson were wonderful with great choreography and dynamic Director music. The stars of the show, however, had to be the K-2 stage in their animal onesies. How can you fit so much cuteness on stage at once? Every night was sold out and the audiences were astounded by the skill level of the cast and the quality of the production. A huge thankyou to all the staff and community who have contributed their time and talents to this memorable event.

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Thursday 12th November The presentation dinner was held at Governor’s Lodge on Thursday night where the prizes were awarded to the top weight teams. There were two additional prizes awarded to the top two visiting teams (that didn’t feature in the main overall prizes). The prizes went to Michael Fernley & runners-up Barrie King on 30 points and Matt Norton & Nev Profke on 28 points. The overall prize winners for the event were: 8th - Geoff Elliot and Cheryl Elliot - 36 points 7th - Stephen Gardiner & Rees Walden - 36 points (countback) 6th - Darryl Anderson & Kevin Gunn - 40 points 5th - Shane Evans & James Walden - 42 points 4th - Craig Lofroth & Steve Stenhouse - 48 points 3rd - Errol Wilson & Tim Marrinan - 48 points 2nd - Kim Davies & Craig Gordon - 53 points Winners of the 2015 Governor’s Cup - Bob Eley & Mick Skitt - 62 points Congratulations to all players on a great week of The Governor’s Cup 2015 golf. The Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament was held this Special thanks to the daily sponsors of the event: week with it’s highest ever field of 90 players vying for NI Gas, Kiernan Agencies and Pete’s Place, and to an amazing array of prizes. The tournament is played Major Sponsors Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel for in teams of two and although it has a relaxed and fun their commitment and support of the event. team atmosphere, the competition is still fierce. The tournament is played over three days with teams being awarded points based on each days scores. This format Touch Footy generally makes for a very close competition. Players Round 7 were welcomed with drinks and a buffet dinner at Governor’s Lodge on Monday night with everyone Thursday, 12 November 2015 eager for the competition to begin. 5.15 – BP Travel vs Big Dogs Ref: Foodies The tournament got off to a great start with 5.15 –Backhanders vs Willies Ref: Petes Place beautiful weather on day one for the opening round of 5.45 – Petes Place vs Foodies Ref: BP Travel the tournament. The scores reflected the ideal weather Please make sure your teams organise your Refs to conditions as well as the fantastic standard that golf be there on time. course was in. The were two fantastic scores of 53 Thanks Everyone, see you down town. stableford points in the Four Ball Best Ball competition with Steve Stenhouse and Craig Lofroth edging out Geoff and Cheryl Elliot on a countback for the major prize. Round two was a two person Ambrose played on Wednesday, again in beautiful weather. Again there was some great scoring, with Steve Stenhouse & For all your Craig Lofroth again taking out the winning prize with a brilliant nett score of 59.5. Second place went to James Walden and Shane Evans on nett 60. Steve and MOWING AND Craig had the perfect first two days to the competition with their two wins - they were on a maximum of 46 PROPERTY NEEDS points (23 points for each day) and they had a healthy • Mowing • Hedges lead of 5 points over visitors Bob Eley and Mick Skitt who were on 41 points. Next was Kim Davies and • Brushcutting Craig Gordon on 33 points. There were only a handful of teams able to catch the Gardening • Water Blasting leaders going into the last round of play, which was an • Chainsawing • Painting Aggregate Stableford event played on Thursday. The weather turned on the morning players with rain and • Greenwaste Removal wind causing some uncomfortable conditions for golf. Taking out first place for day three on a countback were Phone Jake on the team of Errol Wilson & Tim Marrinan on 77 points from Tony Scicluna & Kevin Tippet. Other results on the last day would determine who the winners of the 50992 2015 Governor’s Cup would be. Pel-Air Wreckage to be raised Machinery - Main Engine: 2 x 550bhp Cummins KTA19M3 / next week - Total 1,100bhp @ 1800rpm, each driving a fixed In March this year, an underwater survey of the Pel- pitch prop Air aircraft wreckage was conducted by the ATSB with - Bow Thruster: 1 x Ulstein 24T electric driven / the assistance of NSW state and federal police officers. Type – 100hp The survey was conducted to establish the condition of - Electrical Generators: 2 x Cummins 6BT, each the wreckage and to assess a viable means of recovering driving a 415V / 240V kVA 50Hz alternator the flight recorders. Subsequently, a commercial - Gear Box: 2 x twin disc MG527 marine salvage company, the Pacific Marine Group, - Steering Gear: Sperry Vickers (electro hydraulic) was selected through a tendering process to contract Capacities with the ATSB to complete the operation. The salvage - Hold: 60m3 / 54T Fuel Oil: 85T vessel, PMG Pride, is currently underway from her - Fresh Water: 60T home port of Townsville and is expected to arrive at - Clear Deck Area: 110m2 / 90T Norfolk Island in the next few days. Performance Early next week investigators from the ATSB, along - Speed Max: 10 knots with an officer from the Australian Federal Police - Bollard Pull: 15T will be working together with the project team from - Type of Fuel: Marine Gas Oil Pacific Marine Group to raise the Pel-Air wreckage. - Fuel Consumption: 2.5T / day The recorders will be transported back to the ATSB Deck Equipment headquarters in Canberra for download and analysis. - Palfinger 1750 Hiab The data on the ‘black boxes’ will be used to further - 10T ‘A’ Frame assist the ATSB investigators understand the sequence - 15T Towing Winch of events of the accident. Communications The ATSB requests that all local vessels remain - Fully Outfi tted Navigation & Communication away from the Pel-Air wreckage site throughout next Equipment including GMDSS A3 / Satellite Phone week. The PMG Pride will be at anchor and there will / Fax / Email system. be divers and salvage equipment in the water. Accommodation For more information about the reopened - Accommodation for 20 in 8 Cabins. investigation go to the ATSB website: www.atsb.gov. Safety au - Fire Fighting / Pollution Control / Safety Equipment to Statutory Requirements.

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AOS (Registered Training Organisation No. PMG Pride 41210) is pleased to announce that they will 34m Utility Vessel for Various Offshore be running an ARO / WSO training course on Support Operations island December 2-4 (3 days inclusive). Vessel built for unrestricted services, towing, standby, mooring and various support production This course provides the basic qualifi cations operations. Special equipment provided for fire required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority fighting, anti-pollution, safety/standby and platform (CASA) for anyone wishing to perform the operations. prescribed duties of an ARO or WSO; or - Flag: Australia; Class: ABS A1, AMS Circle E ; anyone with airside duties that would like to IMO No: 7901629; Year Built: 1979; Class No: expand their operational knowledge. No prior 8001406; Call Sign: VMQ9323 aviation experience is necessary. Dimensions Positions are still available and the cost is - Length: 31.48m $1650/person (now GST Exempt). - Beam Moulded: 8.5m - Depth Moulded: 3.5m For further information or to register your - Draft (Maximum): 3.1m interest please contact Glenn Robinson on - GRT / NRT: 267 / 80 56149 or [email protected]. Following the Calcutta, drinks and nibbles, it was then time for the golfers to hit the course and the spectators to enter the Gold Class marquee for high tea and VIP service. Over the next few hours the players battled it out on the course, and it certainly wasn’t your average game of golf with obstacles like a steeplechase, teeing off with ‘blinkers’ (or more accurately a blindfold), and competing in a horse race! With everyone up for the challenge and completely immersed in the theme, it was a great time had by all. It has been described by numerous visiting golfers as ‘the most fun ever had playing 9 holes of golf!’ The fun didn’t stop there, following golf we had the running of “The Banyan Park Cup” where the 4 fastest ‘horses’ throughout the day took to the track again for the final. Taking out this year’s Banyan Park Cup was Alan Bruschweiler (who has proudly carried his cup around all week). Alan and his wife Leigh returned for their second Governor’s Cup this year and have now Banyan Park’s Fun Golf Day A vowed to return again next year for Alan to defend his Great Success! title! The theme was set... A Day on the Green – A Winning the 4 person Ambrose competition was Melbourne Cup Warm Up...and we were off and racing the team of Errol Wilson, David McCowan, Geoff for the inaugural Banyan Park Fun Golf Day held on Wilson and Ian ‘Hussa’ Harris. They were followed Sunday 1st November. The Golf Club was transformed by Mal Tarrant, James Walden, Jedd Gardner and with a sea of yellow roses to resemble Flemington Tony Watts in second place and Tanya Randall, Tane on Cup Day and was filled with race-goers, jockeys, Cottle, Moonie and Diesel in third. Play of the day strappers and trainers for an afternoon filled with fun went to Mandy Ellem and Gill Brown who teed off and laughter. Close to 100 people filled the Club for on the last hole and then retired to the verandah and the Calcutta and were kept well entertained by our left their team mates to bring it home for them...well MC and Auctioneer Extraordinaire Stephen ‘Cooky’ played girls! There were too many ‘best dressed’ to Gardiner. Everyone was involved (whether they award just one, but special mention must be made to liked it or not), with Cooky catching bids from every Jas and Karina...although some have suggested that angle. Husbands were outbidding wives, parents and Jas could qualify for best and worst! grandparents were bidding for their teams and many A chocolate wheel loaded with prizes completed the were bidding ‘just for a good cause.’ We had some festivities and ensured that (almost) everyone was a expert drawers on the case being some of this year’s winner. Apart from being a successful fundraiser, the Banyan Park boys and girls carefully digging deep day was also a fantastic display of community spirit, for the tickets (under close supervision of course). amazing support for our Preschool and a fantastic Congratulations to all who won a prize! display of Norfolk hospitality for our visitors. Due to popular demand the day will become an annual event so we look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Thank You From Banyan Park Playcentre! The Committee, Staff and Children of Banyan Park Playcentre wish to say a huge THAENKS F’ AKLAN to all who contributed to our Fun Golf Day on Sunday 1st November. To the organising committee, those who donated gifts and money, the volunteers, prize donors, players and spectators...the support shown to us was simply amazing and we are extremely grateful to everyone involved! The countdown continues! - 6 Weeks! This weeks featured riders.... Pete Anderson

Joel Brown Age: 30 Reside: Yenda NSW Australia How long have you been riding FMX for? 10 years Age: 31 Aus/NZ will win the Norfolk Island Trans Reside : Gold Coast - Australia Tasman FMX Battle because? Australia at How long have you been riding FMX for? the moment has some of the best riders in 10 Years the world so ill back Australia Aus/NZ will win the Norfolk Island What are two things that you enjoyed Trans Tasman FMX Battle because? Aussies most about Norfolk Island last time? The because we are all getting old therefore we people and defiantly snorkelling lovely blue have a lot more experience than the NZ water it was amazing pups! What do you like to do outside of riding? What are two things that you enjoyed Gym and when Iʼm lazy I play with my RC most about Norfolk Island last time? The carʼs friendly people and the amazing landscape! What do you think you offer to this What do you like to do outside of riding? event? I like to think my riding is its own I like to keep fit and be outdoors style giving the crowd an exciting show Best pick up line? I donʼt have one... “I What is one thing you really want to do know Kain Saul” here? Go snorkelling again hahaha What do you think you offer to this event? Why is this event so different to the others? I think my gumby riding style is entertaining The location not too many places on earth are to some people, and that I usually respond to as breath taking as Norfolk Island. It really emails quickly which Koota appreciates! is an amazing place and to be able to ride What is one thing you really want to do your bike and put a show at such an amazing here? Id love to go fishing! place is why there is nothing like this event Why is this event so different to the others? in the world Because of the people, the Norfolk locals are At the bar, do you order a beer or spirits? super friendly and the organizers always go I donʼt drink too much but if I was I will have above and beyond for the athletes a JD and coke and relax At the bar, do you order a beer or spirits? Howʼs married life treating you? Itʼs Spirits for sure great we have bought our first house and How many box jumps can you do in the have 2 puppyʼs now Denzel and Loki itʼs gym? Depends on how high they are! always good to spend time with our little Parting words of advice? If your name family between shows is Joe, donʼt dance on the tables at Kootaʼs Parting words of advice? Be careful take place... risks and chances ���������������������������������������� �� ����������������������������������� An unincorporated body

������ is hereby given to all registered supporters of Norfolk Island People for Democracy (NIPD) that the first Special General Meeting of Norfolk Island People for Democracy (the Association) as an unincorporated Association is to be held at ������ ���� Norfolk Island on ��������� ���� �������� ���� ���������� �� ���� ��.

The main purpose of the meeting is to elect the initial Management Committee of registered supporters; pass a resolution to effect the incorporation of NIPD as an incorporated Association under the ������������ ������������� ��� ���� �������� �������� and discuss matters directly relating to the goals of NIPD going forward.

A copy of a draft Constitution for the Association can be viewed online at www.norfolkschoice.com.

Whilst all persons are invited to attend only those who are registered as supporters of NIPD at the time and date of commencement of the first special general meeting on 11 November 2015 are eligible to vote in the meeting either in person or by proxy.

Nominations for election to the Management Committee ���� ��� ������ and the following persons have put forward their names for election:

Geoff Gardner A ‘concerned visitor’ wrote the following to NIPD: Lisle Snell David Buffett “Having worked in the Govt. Welfare sector in Australia, don’t Andre Nobbs let your well-educated, well-adjusted kids anywhere near the dole when it arrives! It ruins the work ethic, & undermines Robin Adams parent’s control. The problem with the dole in Australia is it is Geoff Bennett ‘One size fits all’. Chelsea Evans Chris Magri 3. When the Govt. letter arrives offering your kid the dole, Mitchell Graham chuck it in the bin! Brett Sanderson Albert Buffett 4. Your Democracy can be what you make it. Troy Hamilton-Irvine 5. There is a new government in Canberra, which is better at Phil McDowell listening. (Well, better than the last one) Mary Christian- Bailey Good luck! And best wishes. You are a great community.”

Completed proxy forms must be lodged with NIPD �� �� ����� ���� ���� �� �� ������� �� �������� ����� Registered supporters unable to attend the meeting can nominate a proxy to vote on their behalf at the meeting. Proxy forms were sent electronically to all registered supporters on 22 October 2015. They are also available on www.norfolkschoice.com. Martin and Wayne Richards for most of the first half of the race. Lisa Richards had joined husband, Wayne, but her competitive streak saw her take her pace up a few notches during the latter legs of the course to match it with Karen and Tina until the end. Tania Anderson backed up from last years race, with a “steady as she goes” approach, in a determined effort to improve her time for the 25km course eventually shaving just on 4 minutes off her time for 2014. Well-done Tania. Surely a certain starter for the 2016 event! The team walkers impressed with some great performances from “Shanks Pony”, made up of our Hospital staff, led out by Corrine Parsons. The “Xtian Brothers Cheese” team, outfitted in their smart sponsored shirts, looked like the team to beat and Around the Island Relay and provided endless entertainment during the morning, Race 2015 however, despite an early promising start, the The sight of rain clouds over Philip Island did not overindulgence in all things cheesy took its toll, which deter this years entrants in the Around the Island Relay saw them cross the line as the 5th placed team. and the Walkers were set and ready to go by the official “E.T & Thunder”, an all female team of Teresa start time of 5.15am. Langusch, Emma Wright and Sarah Randall worked Eleven individuals chose to walk the entire course hard through the morning and achieved the second with an additional 6 Walks teams making up the field. fastest time for the course of 3 hours 36 minutes, Joining the Walkers this year, by request, was Angela before handicaps were applied, which placed them 4th Pinson (better known as a champion power lifter and overall. A great effort ladies. very new Mum) who was the only female entrant in (continued overleaf) the individual run. As occurred last year the entire Walks field started “en masse” at 5.15 am, to ensure all walkers were back at Kingston in time for the sausage sizzle and prize giving. The final positions therefore were not to be known until the handicaps had been applied after the completion of the race. Team “Smellems”, a mother and daughter team of Mandy and Sophie Ellem, powered off the line and took an early lead that was only challenged in the early part of the race by Karen Buffett and Tina Nisbet. As the race entered its second leg from the school the Ellem’s had begun to extend their lead over the field and the trailing athletes were not to sight them again until the finish line. Past individual Walks champion, Jenny Donaldson, took a more relaxed approach to this years event choosing to spend some social time with the “elders” of the race, Paul Crookwell, Phil McDowell, Brett

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Around the Island Relay and Race 2015 - Paul Marsh. Made up of the oldest competitors in the continued race they enjoyed a healthy handicap advantage at Team “ Free Spirits” made a strong start with the start and quickly secured the race lead before the Nicola Kennedy putting her team solidly in contention second leg changeover at the school. It was “clear air” for the title and ably supported by team mates Toppy for the remainder of the race and a great display of Wilkinson, Michelle Hayes, Kerry Robertson, Heather seasoned running from this new team to the Around Munro and Mike Collings, they unfortunately could Island Relay. First across the line gave them the not make up the time needed and had to settle for 3rd title on handicap, and an actual time of 2 hours and placed team behind the “Smellems” (with the fastest 8 minutes. Second placed team on handicap was the team time of 3 hours 32 minutes), who, after handicaps “Teachers”, with the fastest time of the day of 2 hours were applied fell just 5 minutes short of taking the and 2 minutes with third place on handicap going to team winners title from the team “ 3 UKLAN” of “Candice’s” team, who had an actual time of 2 hours Celia Bigg, Olivia Cooper and birthday girl, Karenne and 5 minutes. Gatehouse. The best of the school students’ teams was the The Individual walks title for 2015 went to 13 year “Student All Stars” of Kai McKenzie, BB Morgan, old Sophie Ellem, having walked the entire course with Kyran Randall, Mason Wilkinson, Jacob Millett and her mother, Mandy. Handicaps applied saw defending TK Morgan. Finishing in 4th place overall, with an champion, Jenny Donaldson, take second place ahead average age of 13, their actual time to run the 25 km of Paul Crookwell, Lisa Richards in fourth place and course was 2 hours and 16 minutes. Mandy Ellem relegated to 5th spot. Just after 9.30 am the last of the walkers and running The walks were very competitive this year with teams had crossed the finish line and the mornings only 30 minutes separating the first place finisher with event was rounded off with a sausage sizzle in the last across the line. What better way to spend a Sunday compound for all competitors, family and friends morning than enjoying a leisurely stroll around some before the prize giving with Brentt Jones, President of of Norfolk’s roads and through the National Park, past Athletics Norfolk Island, making presentations to the some of our greatest scenic vistas? It only takes 31/2 winners and place getters in each of the run and walks to 4 hours and is a lot of fun. Start planning your team categories. for 2016. Athletics Norfolk Island would like to thank all With just 2 individual entrants in the run this year, those who assisted in making this years event another and with Angela Pinson starting early with the walkers, success particularly Rose Evans for managing entries it was Richard Cribb who led out the competitors at and catering, Pauline Gardner, Jason Ellem, Rose and 6.30 am in the running relay on his lonely campaign to Brentt Jones on the water stations and of course the post an individual time of 2 hours and 18 minutes, to competitors, friends and families for their support. A take out this years title with another strong display of special thanks to “Teddy” Evans for his outstanding distance running. This was an 8-minute improvement culinary skills in preparing and delivering a champions over his winning time last year. Angela secured second sausage sizzle and refreshments. spot on the dais with a very gutsy performance for a Future dates for the Around Island Relay and Race very new Mum...well done to both runners for a great have been confirmed and will be the first Sunday in effort. November each year. So for 2016 please make a note The team title was again going to be an exciting in your diaries for Sunday 6 November 2016. competition with 7 teams entered this year, including 4 A note for athletes and supporters, the Norfolk teams of school students, “Riley’s”, “Cool Running”, Island “Gift” will be conducted on Saturday the 5th “Student All Stars” and “The Runners”. of December beginning at 2.00 pm at the Malcolm Early favourites and last years champions, the school Champion Oval. Events will include the Norfolk Island teachers team “Teachers” featuring Deb Johnston, Gas Centre 100metres, the World Traders 400 metres Michael Vaughan, Felix Bachmann, Ben Hayes, Mark and the Middlegate Mile. With almost $3000 in prizes Millett and Carl Pinson looked strong from the start this is an event not to be missed. Entry to this event is despite starting last in the pack due to handicap. It was free and open to all-comers. All competitors are age a straight race to the finish for the teams to determine and sex factored to give everyone an equal chance of eventual places and no team knew this better than winning a great array of prizes. “Candice’s Team”, past champions and always very For entries or additional information please contact competitive. A new face in this team, Meri Sadrata, had Rose Evans (51151), Geoff Gardner (23050) or Brentt a great race leg and her supporting teammates of Glenn Jones (22355). Entries will need to be received by Robinson, Jamie Donaldson, Aaron Graham, Candice Rose Evans no later than Friday the 3rd of December. Nobbs and James Walden pushed hard through the morning and reeled in most of the teams that started in front of them. The “Teachers’ sneaked past them and opened a big lead, but a very strong final leg run by N.I. Pest Control Jamie Donaldson saw the two teams cross the finish For all your pest control needs line with the “Teachers “ winning that duel by just a Domestic and Commercial Services nose, and taking second spot, after 25kms. CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY The dark horse in this year’s event was the team “Marshmahonys”, of Sue Mahony, Tracy Marsh and PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 This Christian family can trace their ancestry to John Christian, born in 1776, married to Marjery (nee Gell) of the Isle of Man. They haven’t identified an immediate connection to ‘our’ Christian family, however it is most likely there is a cousin connection there somewhere. Monty’s nephew John and his wife This week at the Norfolk Island Museum Sharyn Christian from Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand paid us a visit at the museum and showed us the papers documenting his family’s history. In amongst this information is Monty’s Norfolk story. He says, “I would be stationed in the Coffin Shed on night shift watching for the approach of the enemy – the Japanese warships”. The Coffin Shed he refers to is The Pier Store, located at the end of Kingston Pier. The Pier Store was built in 1825 as a Commissariat Store (Government Store) it has had a variety of names and purpose over the years. The building has been continuously used since 1825. After the Pitcairn Islanders settled here it became a customs store on the ground floor and part of the upper floor was used as a coffin room. Later it was used as a store for lighterage equipment, old crank mill machinery and pallets of beer until it became part of the Norfolk Island Museum in 1988. This is the poem that Monty wrote whilst on night The Coffin Shed shift in the Coffin Shed, December 1941. James Montford “Monty” Christian was a Radio (continued overleaf) Signaller with the New Zealand Army. His family history records that Monty was stationed throughout the Pacific during World War II. It is during his time on Norfolk Island, in the Pier Store, that Monty is impressed with a supernatural experience.

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MELBOURNE CUP SWEEP The volunteers of Red Cross Norfolk Island thank Sudoku Number 241 - Medium the Community for their generous support, once again, for the Cup Sweep this year. How exciting was that race! 9 2 8 Congratulations to all the Sweep winners. Your prize money can be collected from Barbara at Norfolk 4 Electrical on Taylors Road in business hours (0900 to 1630, except on Wednesdays when it will be up 6 2 5 7 to 1200). Phone Barbara on 22337 or 50378 for any enquiries, and please try to pick up winnings within 4 1 2 7 a reasonable time frame. Results can be viewed in the Mall on the Boards. Thank you also to all the Red Cross volunteers 6 2 1 who sold tickets around the town and in the Mall, carted tables and boards to and from the Mall, to our 1 3 8 5 Treasurer who laboured over all matters financial, and to Celia Bigg who managed all the draws and winner 3 8 7 9 identifications. This is no small effort every year and you are all amazing! 9 PFA COURSE : We had 16 attendees at the course, held at the 9 4 6 Paradise Hotel last Saturday, and all did well with the course. This is a great number, and we hope that they SUDOKU RULES will all join with us as Emergency Service Volunteers, 9 8 5 1 3 7 4 2 6 2 6 1 9 4 8 5 7 3 Fill in the grid so as we head towards two scenario practices with EMNI that every column, next year in June and August. 3 4 7 2 5 6 1 8 9 every row and every Thank you VERY much to the Paradise, for their 5 2 3 4 8 9 7 6 1 extremely generous donation of the venue and IT 3x3 box contains capabilities for the day, for their scrumptious food and 8 9 4 7 6 1 3 5 2 the digits 1 through great service. This includes special thanks to Karina 7 1 6 5 2 3 8 9 4 9. There is no math and Sandy. 6 3 9 8 7 4 2 1 5 involved. You solve Congratulations to the following participants : Matt 1 5 8 3 9 2 6 4 7 each puzzle with Nola, Becky Nobbs, Robyn Gillies, Brett Kytola, Lisa 4 7 2 6 1 5 9 3 8 reasoning and logic. Richards, Wayne Richards, Marcie and Manfred Proft, Each puzzle only Helen Price, Julie South, Cameron Jackson, Pauline Last week’s solution has one solution. Buksh, Rhona Christian, Kelly Henderson, Robyn McQuade, and Sarah Randall.

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Tee off times are 8.30am and 1.00pm and as usual players are requested to have their cards into the match committee no later than 20 mins prior to tee off. All visiting golfers with an official handicap are most welcome to come down and play. Next week’s Golf :- Tuesday ...... Veteran’s 9 holes 3pm Joel and Sam Quintal are excited to announce the Wednesday ...... Dino’s Individual Stroke & Putting arrival of Zara Louise Quintal. Challenge 1pm Baby Zara was born at 3:01pm on Monday Friday ...... Cascade Motors & Tegal Chook 2/11/2015, weighing 3.64kg. Run - very social 9 holes 3pm Thank you for all of the well wishes and love! Saturday ...... Club Championships Rd 1 - Great Grandma Beth, Rosco and family are all stroke thrilled with the addition to the family. Sunday ...... Club Championships Rd 2 - stroke The Golf Club is open daily from 11am for a Norfolk Island Golf Club refreshing drink and enjoy the view from the clubhouse The Golf Report veranda. Lunch is available 12 - 2pm Monday to One of the oldest Trophies played for in the Club, Friday. The Stopp Cup, was held last Saturday. Dating back Sunday afternoon tea or High Tea is available almost 50 years , the competition is a 4 Ball Aggregate between 1.30 - 4.30pm. To pre-book High Tea ring Stableford , mixed choice of partners, event. The day Natalie on 51476. is sponsored now by Bruce & Robyn Lockhart, Shane Finally a ‘Golf Thought’ for the day ...... We & Pat McCoy and Marie Bailey and we thank them learn so many things from golf ... how to suffer for for their generous and continuous sponsorship. An instance. excellent field of 46 players contested the day. Good golfing everyone. As the winner of the Stopp Cup has to be mixed ‘ Squirrel ‘ partners and as our female membership is lesser than the male membership the event is run in two divisions, mixed and others. FOR SALE The winners of the Stopp Cup for 2015 were Naomi Thompson and Beau Magri with 73 pt’s on a c/b from FOR SALE BY VENDOR Free hold Portion 27E Ginny Walker and Mal Tarrant. Hayley Evans and (1011m2) No 88 New Cascade Rd. Large shed with Stephen [Cooky] Gardiner came in 3rd with 69 pt’s. huge potential. On sewerage. $230,000. All enquiries Visitor’s Steve Taylor and Jeff Hudson took out the to C Vincent Phone 51412 or 22402 ‘Others ‘ division with a fine 77 pt’s from father and son partners Dave and Jared Magri, fresh back from 1994 TOYOTA STARLET. Silver, needs repairs or their ‘Holden Scramble’ contest held on the Gold good for parts. $500. TROPICAL FRUIT TREES. Coast. Fred Howe and Brooke Watson were 3rd with Phone 51114 74 pt’s. The Pro-Pin 4th went to Dave Magri, the All-In 9/18th was claimed by Shane Evans, the Ladies 2nd shot to 6/15th was not struck and the Men’s 2nd shot to 1/10th went to Les [Storky] Steven. There were a couple of close calls in the “Island voca Plumbing & Gas” Putt Off but still the pot keeps A growing and will be worth $510 today. “The 2015 Governor’s Cup” was held this week and ainting an excellent field of 90 players contested the event in P near perfect weather for the first two days and once again ��������������������� superbly organised by our Golf Club Professional and �������������� wife, Andrew [Umi] & Kylie Umlauft. Unfortunately ��������������� ����������������� on the 3rd day Thursday, although welcome rain for �������� ������������� ��������� the Golf Course and to the Island, but not so pleasant ����� ������������� ����� for the morning players with continual light drizzle. Mention should also be made of our greenkeepers/ ����������������������������������������� Stop Press Letter to the Editor To qualify that statement, we on the island were Hi Jonno originally told in Fact Sheet#8 “Gifts made by Norfolk Could you please publish my letter sent to Paul Islanders before legislation is passed will not be Fletcher, thanks assessed”. Then we were told “no its not, its actually Phil going to be 19.3.15 when the takeover announcement Hon Paul Fletcher M.P was made”. Minister for Territories, Local Government and Many on the island had acted in good faith on the Major Projects. original Fact Sheet #8 and were well and truly dropped Dear Paul, into it. Then Fact Sheet 8 was reissued. Your staff ran Your response to the concerns in the Norfolk Island for cover. Repeated emails querying the honouring of community by announcing that “Capital Gains Tax original Fact Sheet #8 went unanswered. It became (CGT) will not apply to assets held by Norfolk Island a real circus. Then we were told CGT would be residents prior to 24th Oct 2015” is welcome and implemented on 1.7.16 and now we are told its going definitely a step in the right direction towards equality, to be 24.10.15. It’s like it’s all out of control. and thank you for that. However it still requires a I realise you have inherited this lot, but I thank gifting exemption to be implemented to be of any you for your good intentions for the island, and benefit to islanders of pension age. again respectfully ask that a gifting exemption be Although the new move could be considered a tax initiated along with the proposed CGT changes so grab as the date of imposition of CGT has actually those that need it most (above) don’t become the most been brought forward from 1.7.16 to 24.10.15, given disadvantaged. the nature it was intended, that is (to quote) “provide Respectfully Yours additional flexibility addressing cultural legacy issues Phil McDowell such as inheritance assets”, I’m addressing it in that light. The proposed change acknowledges that culturally family land on Norfolk Island has a deeper meaning than simply being an “asset” (land being passed PRE XMAS AIRFREIGHT through generations in a society that has historically been asset rich and cash poor). But unlike current island pensions which are only BOEING 737 FREIGHTER income tested, Centrelink pensions are both income DEPARTING BRISBANE and asset tested and I can see many of pension NOVEMBER 25th age being caught up in that dilemma despite your MONDAY DECEMBER 21st proposed changes to CGT. It still needs the gifting component addressed as the scenario I envisage is - FLAT KG RATE $3.50 – Excludes Perishables one where pension aged resident landholders are told - NO VOLUME CHARGES FOR PERSONAL by Centrelink on 1.7.16 that they don’t qualify for a IMPORTS (Conditions apply) pension (or partially qualify). - PERISHABLES ( on application ) $5.50 per kg In this instance, short of the family support, their - $35.00 MINIMUM – NO DOCUMENT FEES only option will be to sell the family land to live. The includes Waste Management Fee irony then is: 1. the new policy you introduced for cultural and Non Perishables - Deliver to our Brisbane inheritance reasons will be totally meaningless to warehouse 36A Nariel St Albion 4010, no the very sector of the population who need it most. storage. 2. there will be no taxable Capital Gain on this land regardless of whether you used the original 1.7.16 NEED A HAND? date of 24.10.15 date. We can do your buying for you There are those who argue that effective 19.3.15 YOU ONLY PAY THE BRISBANE PRICE plus when the Australian takeover was announced, there freight. was never any real intent to grant exemptions allowing Norfolk Island residents time to reposition their We buy from Woolworths, Big-W, Bunnings, IKEA, financial affairs and take advantage of the benefits Super A-MART, BFC Camping and Fishing, Repco, made available to their Australian counterparts (i.e. Supercheap Auto, Blackwoods, Campbells Cash there is no equality). & Carry, City Beach, Officeworks, BBQs Galore, This was highlighted in the Australian Government AMART All sports, Pet Barn, Payless, Spotlight, Fact sheet (May 2015) where it states “Making Rivers, EB Games, Harvey Norman, Myers, David exceptions for the relatively small number of people Jones, Jaycar, Sports Girl, Witchery, Goodguys, who live in Norfolk Island increases the complexity of more stores to be added. Australia’s tax system. For More information I realise you are new to the position and I wish Call Gregg on 23105 or you all the best in it. To date the uncertainty, lack of planning, lack of information, chopping and changing email [email protected] is huge. The Commonwealth’s Model doldrums in recent years, so doesn’t it need some free market loosening up to get economic growth going and Norfolk Island again?’ Well, no. There have always been available Dear Editor, alternative models of the economy, most of which take The underlying model of the economy that the a broader view of what economics, government, and Commonwealth government brings to its consideration society are all about. The most prominent alternative of Norfolk Island is what can be called a ‘free market’ is the ‘mixed economy’ model which underpinned the or ‘neoliberal’ model. A core assumption of this model economic successes of the post-World War 2 decades is that private enterprise is necessarily more efficient up to the advent of the ‘free market’ revolution of than government enterprise, and that consequently the Thatcher/Reagan years, and which is far more government functions should be reduced where appropriate to the needs of small island economies possible, services privatised, taxes reduced, and social than this latter model. The economy of the Falkland services strictly limited, and the market allowed to Islands, a successful British overseas territory with rule. a balanced budget, is an exemplar of this alternative How do we know this is the underlying model approach. Furthermore, the available evidence does in use for Norfolk Island? It suffuses much of the not support the case that a free market approach to the reportage provided in recent months by consultants economy is necessarily more successful in promoting to the Commonwealth, it underpins views promoted economic growth than is a mixed economy. In fact the by NIAC in Discussion Paper 2 that we discussed weight of evidence supports the contrary view, namely last week (a paper without doubt drafted by the that when a government is more active and supportive Commonwealth-provided secretariat), and recently of its citizens, then the economy thrives better. Executive Director Peter Gesling has noted publicly Next week we look at the more down-to-earth his view that government “shouldn’t be involved matter of prices on Norfolk Island after 1 July 2016. in monopoly provision” (ATA meeting, 29/10/15). - Chris Nobbs. All this should not be surprising as the same model underpins the Australian government’s current approach to economics more generally. However the real question is whether it is in any way appropriate that such a model be imposed on small isolated island economies such as Norfolk’s. I argue here, and have argued elsewhere that, for several reasons, it is not. The application of any economic model to an economy brings winners and losers. With regard to the Commonwealth model to be applied on Norfolk Island, there is one thing we can say with almost 100 per cent certainty: that the winners will be those with financial capital (including the owners of privatised monopoly enterprises), and the losers will be wage earners. We can be confident of this because rising income inequality has been the outcome in every 2015 country around the world in which this model has been applied. Is this really what Norfolk needs or wants? BURNT PINE TRAVEL (We’ll come to the matter of economic growth in a minute.)Taste NorfolkTOURNAMENT’s Bounty The Commonwealth’s NSW ‘regional council’ model also dictates winners and losers. Because council rates are calculated in relation to landFe value,st ivaSundayl Nig 15,ht 22 & 29 November substantial losers will be Norfolk Island families who are land rich but cash poor. For these families, the transfer of land through generations is fundamentally a symbol of continuity and identity with their homeland, notwithstanding the fact that land has also a monetary value that might be drawn on in times of need. The Commonwealth has been loud in espousing a concern for Norfolk Island’s unique culture and Mixed doubles heritage. What the Commonwealth seems never to Draw for partner comprehend is that island culture is not something that exists in a museum cabinet, but is lived experience, and that to remove the context in which it has flourished Names to be on the list at the club is to risk the dispersal and destruction of the culture itself. 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12 TAYLORS ROAD Ph. 23277 Email: [email protected] Mindfulness Based Burnout Recovery Retreat 13 – 17 December From the 13-17 December, Norfolk Island will be hosting the third Mindfulness Based Burnout Recovery Retreat for this year, and this time is offering two places to the community. The program gives staff from health, education or local businesses a chance to join us for 15 hours of coaching in ways to prevent QUOTA CLUB NEWS burnout and use Mindfulness to boost positive mental Unfortunately we didn’t make last weeks paper, but health. better late than never. Launched earlier this year by Brisbane-based PINK RIBBON DAY psychologist Dr Kate Lemerle, these retreats are Friday 23rd October designed for busy professionals who don’t take care Our stall in the Norfolk Mall last Friday was a of themselves. “Burnout can affect up to two thirds success thanks to the support again of our community. of professionals, especially those in the helping jobs The amount raised at the stall was $951.95, and the such as doctors and nurses, teachers, counsellors, box at the hospital $129.00. A wonderful result. All paramedics, and people in high-pressured corporate monies raised will be forwarded to the NSW Cancer jobs”, Dr Lemerle said. Council to assist with cancer research. “For many, the endless pressure of taking care of others and working in jobs that don’t offer long-term LOUD SHIRT DAY security, or don’t value the importance of taking time Friday 16th October out to refuel their emotional energy, can cause serious Quota is pleased to record that the Invincible four physical and mental health problems. We see the same managed to collect $200.25. A cheque for this amount risks in people who run their own businesses, or like will be forwarded to The Shepherd Centre, NSW to many people on Norfolk Island, have to work extra assist children who have speech and hearing loss, jobs to make ends meet. Common problems include with therapies and support. Sharing another photo, difficulty sleeping, irritability, feelings of hopelessness this time of our relief Doctor Andi Howes who got in about the future or feeling trapped, relationship strain, the spirit of the day, with his loud shirt and coloured and often use of alcohol to self-soothe”. beard. > Well done Doctor Andi, and welcome to Bringing small groups of professionals to Norfolk Norfolk Island, we hope you enjoy your time with Island for a 7-day retreat gives these overworked us. To everyone that got in the spirit of the day and people the chance to stop and let go of all their daily were Loud and Proud Quota says ‘Thank You’. pressures and dedicate special time just to themselves. October was a busy month, but a rewarding one and For many, it’s the first break they have had for years. beneficial to many. The December group includes three psychologists November is a new month and we are looking from Sydney and two business women from Brisbane. forward to another visit from Quota friend, Metso Each day, the group meets for a 3-hour workshop Soprano, Lynne Anderson. Lynne has entertained us learning the latest science of Mindfulness and its impact with a number of concerts in recent years and Quota on the brain, emotions, and health. Sessions include and Lynne have a concert planned for Thanksgiving practicing a selection of Mindfulness meditations that Evening, 25th November, at St Barnabas Chapel. Our can be easily used every day, even if only briefly, to usual venue The Ferney Lane Theatre is already taken help restabilise the brain after stress. And we explore for a Food Festival evening, but it was not difficult other useful tools for preventing burnout, so at the to relocate to St Barnabas Chapel as one of Lynne’s end of the Retreat everyone has developed their previous concerts “Singing in the Chapel” was a own personal plan to regain a more balanced life. In great success there, because of the great acoustics of addition, each participant has the chance to spend this beautiful church. You are invited to keep 25th individual time with Dr Kate to help develop their own November free and join us at Lynne’s concert. This recovery plan. evening will be a fund raiser for Quota. Dr Kate is keen to offer several places to local More information on this event next week. people to join us for the group sessions at the special WE LIVE AND SHARE ON discount price of $295.00 (which is a 50% saving). To find out more or ask for a registration form, please NORFOLK ISLAND email [email protected]. Dr Kate will also be on island the week before the Retreat and available for individual counselling or coaching appointments – she can be contacted by N.I. Pest Control email to discuss this. For all your pest control needs Domestic and Commercial Services CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 assembly which will commence at 10am. Sports and Citizenship Prize-Giving Evening Our Sports and Citizenship Prize-Giving Evenings will be held on Tuesday evening commencing at 6.30pm at Rawson Hall. Students involved have been handed invitations to take home. Students from Kindergarten to Year 2 who have been invited will The Lorax have a short rehearsal at Rawson Hall on the morning By the time this goes to print our bi-annual of Tuesday 10th November. Parents are asked to please extravaganza will be done. These productions provide drop students off at the hall for a 8.45pm roll call and opportunities for our students to demonstrate their they will be bussed back to school for normal lesson. talents to a wider audience. These productions also rely Note have been distributed to the students involved and on the good will of staff, parents and the community. can they please return to the School Front Office. All Many, many hours before and after school, scripts, students are asked to please wear full school uniform songs, costumes, props, lighting, choreography, on the night. promotion, make-up, rehearsals. There are some really Kindergarten 2016 Transition tired eyes around the school at present, adults and Our Transition Program begins next Week on children. Mention the word ‘Lorax’ in the playground Tuesday 10th November. If your child attends Banyan or around the school however, and faces light up and Park or Minischool on Tuesdays, preschool staff some of the children even burst into song or do a little will bring students to Norfolk Island Central School dance. This truly has been a memorable week and many between 11:00am – 11:50am. If your child does not thanks to our parents and community for coming out attend preschool on these days, please bring your child in droves to support the collective efforts. I couldn’t to the NICS Front Office before 11:00am on Tuesday be more proud of our talented kids or our wonderful and staff will take your child to theK-2 classrooms. committed, and talented staff. We will provide a The Transition Program runs every Tuesday for 5 comprehensive photo expose and description in the weeks on the following dates: 10th November, 17th NICS School Newsletter on Monday. November, 24th November, 1st December and 8th Thanks again to everyone December. We are looking forward to welcoming our Presentation of Athletics Ribbons new Kindergarten students to NICS! Athletics Ribbons will be presented to student (continued overleaf) on Tuesday 10th November at our K-12 Assembly. Parents are invited to come along to the school for this

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School News - continued running Ghost Tour company, Brisbane Ghost Tours, MKR (My Kitchen Rules) brought over a group of historical enthusiasts, to re- Two of our students from Year 11 Paige Adams discover the haunted heritage of Norfolk Island. and Ruby Menzies Thompson who were the finalist Escorted by Brisbane Ghost Tours Director, Jack in MKR will be presenting their Gala Dinner at Sim, in conjunction with Go See Touring and Pinetree Governor’s Lodge on Thursday 12th November. Tours, the group stayed on the Island for four days and Tickets are available from the School Front Office. said, everyone had a great time on the tour. “One of the highlights of the trip was an impromptu Year 12 Formal guided tour through Government House, with The formal is fast approaching on Friday 20th Administrator Gary Hardgrave, on Halloween night”, November. For catering purposes tickets were to be Mr. Sim said. paid for by yesterday. Please pay at the School Front “The Government House cellar was open, as part Office as soon as possible. of Halloween festivities. By chance, Mr. Hardgrave Regards offered to show us through the house, seeing that our Michelle Nicholson group had travelled all the way from Brisbane”, Mr Principal Sim said. The Brisbane Ghost Tour Group, comprising of 13 Brisbane locals - including 1 American - undertook “Always willing to be of Service” numerous historical and ghost tours of the Island from Thoroughly enjoying their holiday on Norfolk October 31st – November 3rd. are the members of the Turramurra Probus Club and “The For Whom the Bell Tolled” tour, run by their wives who are being introduced to the beauty Norfolk local Mary, was a group favourite. Mary’s and charms of Norfolk Island by Tony and Margaret personality and laugh made for a great experience”, Martire who have escorted numerous visiting groups Mr Sim said. to the island in the past. “On behalf of the tour group I would like to thank We caught up with Tony and Margaret while everyone on the Island for your hospitality and support. enjoying a chocolate sundae at the Mini Golf Shop With a special thanks to the Paradise Hotel and Norfolk last Wednesday and they told us that the members Blue Restaurant in particular”, Mr Sim said. of the Turramurra Probus group are - Graeme and “The hotel was excellent, and the group ate very Barb Jessep, Peter Myerscough, Max and Hilary well, where we almost could not finish the meals...it Sherrard, President 2015/2016, Ron and Val Quamby, was that good!” Mr. Sim said. inspirational Founding President in 1995, David and Brisbane Ghost Tours would like to continue to Helen Evans, Mick and Stephanie Harpur, Don and raise the awareness of Norfolk Island’s historical and Jessie Bond, Michael and Anne Clarke, Peter and haunted history, with hopes of many more tours to be Raelene Corin. held on Norfolk Island, by Brisbane Ghost Tours in the future. If you would like more information on Brisbane Ghost Tours visit www.brisbaneghosttours.com.au or visit our facebook pages: Norfolk Island Ghost Tours and Ghost Tours Pty Ltd

Brisbane Ghost Tours Commemorate Norfolk Islands Heritage. Brisbane Ghost Tours is raising the awareness of Norfolk Islands heritage, one tour at a time. For Halloween, Australia’s longest Being 1 of only 3 New South Welshman in a Victorian outfit it was easy to understand his dislike for Victorians as they gave him heaps. His first overseas posting was in P.N.G. Cob was a driver in the transport section. He became ill with Hepatitis, convalesced in hospital in Brisbane, close to death, but his time wasn’t up yet. Pulling through after dropping to 40 kgs he was nursed back to good health on a diet of tripe and tapioca. Cob’s next mission was a posting in the Solomon Islands where 2 days before the war officially ended, the jeep he was driving struck a land mine killing the other two occupants but once again Cob’s time wasn’t up. Returning to Sydney he spent the next 6 months driving vehicles every week from Sydney to Albury- this would take from Monday to Thursday then he would catch the train back to Sydney, have the weekend off and do it all again. Cob was discharged from the Army in 1946. (continued overleaf) Vale Mervyn Ernest Webb (Cob) 17th August 1923 - 29th October 2015 “The old order changeth yielding place to new” and goodness we are now seeing this happening with regular monotony on Norfolk Island over the last 12 months. On Sunday, 1st November 2015 the island said farewell to Mervyn (Cob) Webb who had died on Thursday, 29th October and who was pictured on the Service Sheet with his old black dog “Cosby”. Prior to the service, “Cob” was fare welled by ‘guards of honour’ from members of the R.S.L., Norfolk Island Bowling Club and the Lions Club of Norfolk Island. The service was officiated by Tim Sheridan and after his welcome the first Hymn “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” was sung and then the following Eulogy was read by Max Hobbins:- “Mervyn Ernest Webb (affectionally known as Cob) was born in Sydney on the 17th August 1923. Born to Arthur and Lucy and the youngest of six children- Harry, Cecil, Sylvia, Neil and Allan - now all deceased. Cob grew up in Kirribilli, his Mother died when he was an infant. His initial schooling was at Naremburn Catholic School and as a 7 year old he attended the opening and walked across the new Sydney Harbour Bridge. During the depression years Cob with his Dad and brother Allan moved to Kempsey to live with his Uncle Walter who had a small tailoring business. Rabbit and fish was the diet during these difficult years and Cob returned to Sydney as a 13 year old to a job as a Page Boy at the Orpheum Theatre at Crows Nest. On his 15th birthday he gave tickets to his Dad and Stepmother Grace to the movies at the Theatre - tragically that night his Dad was run over and died. Cob then went to live with his sister Sylvia in St. Leonards. Cob’s next job was in a soldering room working for National Robertson in Rosebury and he would ride his push bike on the coat hanger every day. As many young men did he joined the Army as a 17 year old in 1941 serving with the 58-59th Division. Mervyn Ernest Webb (Cob) - continued Grandfather, Father and Mate and will be sadly Cob was given an Adult apprenticeship with missed.” Lancaster Glass in Crow’s Nest, a job he loved and There then followed the R.S.L. Tribute; the placing continued up to his retirement in 1983. of the floral tributes; a recital of the Lord’s Prayer; the He met the love of his life in 1946 - Cathleen Joyce Committal and the singing of the Pitcairn Anthem, Smoother and they wed in January 1947 at Naremburn led by Terence Grube brought the service to its Catholic Church. Cob and Joyce had three children conclusion. from this union- Helen in March 1949 who died tragically at 9 months, Ian (Spider) in November 1950 and Anita in January 1956. After the birth of Anita the Dear Sir, family moved to Herne Bay. In 1959 they moved to Recently my husband and I attended the funeral of Five Dock where Cob began his long Association with my father Mervyn Ernest Webb - Cob to those who the Five Dock Abbots-ford/Habberfield R.S.L. Club. knew him. Please find my Eulogy as spoken by me at He served as Vice President of the sub-branch until his the funeral wife’s illness necessitated him to step down and care “Just to share a bit more about my father and your for Joyce. friend Cob Joyce died from kidney disease in 1967 and after her Dad had hard times during his life but he always passing Cob renewed his association with sub branch managed to provide for his family and give us a good and was awarded life membership for his efforts. life. I have many fond memories growing up even In 1969 Cob remarried a lady called Nell Sullivan with loosing my mum at age 11. Dad and Spider and continued to live in the Five Dock area. Cob had looked after me extremely well making sure my life at his own small Glass and Glazing business - working that time was as normal as possible. from home until his retirement. When Spider moved to the Island, dad would visit Cob’s passion in his early days was Cricket but later quite regularly and eventually deciding to stay some 20 in life he played and loved Lawn Bowls. years ago. Since that time we have enjoyed visiting the Cob first came to Norfolk Island to play in the Island, while getting to know many of Dad’s friends. Bounty Bowls with son Spider, Willie Sanders and We looked forward to speaking with Dad every Sunday Warner Vincent and they qualified top in their section. morning and we think he did too as the phone barely He continued to come for Bounty Tournaments and rang before he would pick up. came to live permanently on Norfolk Island in 1995 Dad grew to love the Island and the people and where he remained with his family in Douglas Drive. was obviously loved in return. He went on to be with He was a proud member of the Norfolk Island the local Lions club and took his responsibilities very Bowling Club and the Lions Club of Norfolk Island. seriously especially when he was in charge of the In his inimitable fashion, Max, who has a wonderful “Tables and Chairs “. way of adding humour said “I like this part. Cob, Dad’s spirit of helping of helping and being involved during the Bounty Bowls in 1990 had a little too much with other people has I think passed through to Spider to drink at the Bolo - he disappeared to the Men’s room and me with Spider’s involvement with Lions and for a ‘watchunda’ in the toilet bowl. Unfortunately he myself with Rotary. I hope Dad’s spirit will continue discharged his teeth in the porcelain without knowing through the following generations of our families and he flushed the contents!! Later he asked Goofy to Dad and Mum also instilled in us a love of sport. search for his ‘choppers’ - Goofy replied “We may have Rugby league for mum and cricket for dad although to some to some arrangement” which of course never dad never accepted the “ hit and miss “ as he called happened. Cob returned to Sydney with no teeth!” it of the new 20/20 version, and this love of sport has Cob was a quiet, kind and generous man who been also instilled in Spider and me. enjoyed a beer with his mates, loved to share a yarn Dad rest in peace in this beautiful place, I will miss with anyone who would lend an ear. A generous man our weekly chats about the weather, sport and life in who would do anything for anybody. general, but more importantly I will miss you in my Cob is survived by his son Ian and his partner Deb, his life daughter Anita and her husband Rick, 6 grandchildren- Your loving daughter Anita Leanne, Gary, Greg, Melanie, David and Nicholas and great grandchildren- James, Cheyenne, Pierce, Laura, Izzy, Owen and Stacey. (continued oveleaf) Cob was a loving and proud Great Grandfather,

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Good for you, naturally Mervyn Ernest Webb (Cob) - continued I would also like to add on a personal note and a way to say thank you:- Dear Editor, I would personally like to thank the community of Norfolk Island for coming together in their totally unique way of fare welling my dad “ Cob “ The drive through town on the way to the cemetery was an experience I will never forget, with local people showing their kindness and respect, a special moment for us was when a young girl ‘P’ plater completely stopped her car, alighted and stood next to the car. At the graveside I was overwhelmed with the feeing of love and support being expressed to us by the local community. A heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed with the arrangements on the day. With possible changes on the horizon for the good My Kitchen Rules people of Norfolk Island, my husband and I would like to think that the island’s community traditions continue to endure, such traditions and respect are sadly lacking Winners of MKR back on the mainland With Thanks Anita Robinson - proud daughter of “ Cob “ Webb. Paige & Ruby

will host a Thank You Spider, Deb and family wish to thank everyone who assisted, provided love and support, phoned, sent 3 Course Dinner cards or just asked how we were when lost Spider’s Dad- Cob Thursday 12th November Special thanks to the staff at the hospital, the Police, Matt & Delwyn (Ambulance), Shane, Tardy, 6pm for a 6.30pm start the Pallbearers- Gary, Greg, Chris, Gavin, Wes and Kevin, the Lovely Ladies at the usual place for the $60pp wreaths, Tim for conducting a lovely service, Max for delivering the Eulogy, The Lions Clubs, The RSL and the Bowling Club for the Guard of Honour, Margaret Dress: Cocktail & John Smith (such beautiful flowers), the girls at the Post Office, Toni at Photopress, Lou Tavener and those that travelled from away to be with us. Thank you so much!!!! Buy tickets now at the School Offi ce Gala Vale or Baunti Escapes Thelma Spencer 14/6/1907 - 5/11/215 - Aged 108 LIMITED SEATS! Sadly Mum passed away following complications Dinner from surgical procedures at Belmont Hospital, NSW on 5th November 2015. Tina Anderson

In Memoriam

Loving Memory of Ernie Christian 1994 - 2015, now 21 years still missed and loved by Marjie and families.

Don’t miss out! WildMob Conservation on Norfolk Island ‘Get wild. Do things that matter’ are the tag lines of Wild Mob, a not-for-profit, non-political organisation who takes volunteers on adventures in Australia’s most beautiful places to save endangered species and restore their habitats. Their Norfolk Island Project is focused on bush- land restoration to improve habitat for over 55 threatened or endangered species and up to 18 species of seabirds that breed within Norfolk, Phillip and Nepean Islands. With such an important and serious objective, it was wonderful to meet eight very happy and relaxed volunteers who have spent the past week on Norfolk volunteering their time to help our island’s conservation. As the fourth adult group brought to the CLUB L island with Wild Mob and the Norfolk Island Travel Our next Club L evening will be Thursday 12 Centre (there have also been 2 school groups), they were November 2015 at Mariah’s Restaurant Heritage, Hill unanimous in their enjoyment of the week describing at 6.30 for 7pm start it as being “a privilege to make a contribution while Our guest speaker will be Mary Wise who will having a holiday” and “certainly not a tourist trip”. speak on Travels & Life Experiences Indeed not many holiday-goers spend their time weeding out invasive species on private properties Dinner Menu and Reserves around the island – or having as much Mains: Pork pie w/roasted veg side of onion jam genuine contact and exchange with locals. Wild OR Roast vegetable with choice of chicken, beef / Mob CEO Derek Ball has headed the trip with locals lamb with mixed greens & honey mustard dressing Margaret Christian and Jodie Williams leading tours Dessert: Affogato – ice cream with coffee & and providing support throughout the week. In fact in meringue OR Sticky Date Pudding w/ice cream. praise of Margaret’s capacity to motivate identification N.B. Please bring $16 for Christmas pressie of our birdlife, a friendly competition to outdo each Phone Lynne on 22267/50803 or Maureen on 23003 other identifying species emerged! [email protected] to confirm booking Meeting this group of motivated individuals actively ALL LADIES including visitors VERY WELCOME contributing to save our island’s endangered species, TO ATTEND shows that Wild Mob’s philosophy of matching conservation needs with people who want to “do things that matter” really works. It’s a win-win all round! Those interested in joining Wild Mob for a Norfolk conservation week please contact Norfolk Island Travel Centre [email protected] or visit www. norfolkislandtravelcentre.com Its just WANTED TO BUY JACARANDA TREE ready for planting. Please a phone Rick on 52880 click!

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A few stalls still available. Contact Juliette at Burnt Pine Travel the logos, ironing fabrics, or building boxes to hold the bags in the shopping areas. Others are doing the “gofer” running round assistance, and many are donating materials for producing the bags. You can help too: # Donating second-hand materials: linen, fabric, offcuts, curtains, thread. # Volunteer to help make bags: –sewing skills not essential! # Spread the word: talk to your friends and see if they can assist. “Boomerang Bags – Norfolk Island” # Sponsorship or donations: - to assist with setup “Boomerang Bags” is a community driven cost. initiative tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots The group met up at Aloha on Saturday 24th level. The goal is to produce and circulate 2000 bags October and I dropped in during the afternoon and I into the Norfolk Island community. These bags will took a few photos and I also signed up to assist with be available in the shopping mall and throughout the publicity. The team were all hard at work and Denise Norfolk Island shopping centre. The aim is to reduce showed me the finished bags which will be available. the habit of using single use plastic bags on Norfolk The team plan to meet about once a month, and many Island. The aim is to protect our environment and of the helpers are working from home. surrounding waters from plastic rubbish. Reducing the use of plastic bags would then assist reducing plastics disposed at the Norfolk Island Waste Management Centre. The “Boomerang Bags” are “Borrow and Bring Back” basis as a sustainable alternative to plastic bags.

Find out more by contacting: Kerry [email protected] phone 54720 or Margaret [email protected] phone 23596 If you wish to learn more about the project visit www.boomerangbags.org Or the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ boomerangbags?fref=ts https://www.facebook.com/EcoNorfolk- Foundation-Inc-325972862021/ While I was photographing the volunteer team, Norfolk Island is off to a flying start getting Donna, a visitor from Australia, dropped to show her “Boomerang Bags” underway. On show day the 12th support. Donna was from Timboon 3268 Victoria. October the “Boomerang Bags Norfolk Island” had set The area was been plastic shopping bag free for about up a fantastic display of their bags and Frank Watson ten years and they have a population of about 800 and Binky had their sewing machines ready to sew people and surrounding area has a similar population bags. Frank’s old singer sewing machine was still to Norfolk Island. She said “this was a very exciting working after many years of use. project” and she gave the organisers some ideas, The community group started working on the plus suggested “they approach manufactures for “Boomerang Bags” project in July 2015. Since sponsorship”. then the group has purchased the logo stamps and A shout out to all their volunteers and community other items required to start produce the bags. The members who are supporting by donating fabrics, time most important part of the project is community and happiness in the plight to reduce plastic bag use involvement of dedicated schools, community groups in Norfolk Island. The support given by all of the and volunteers all working collaboratively to make re- volunteers is every much appreciated. usable “Boomerang Bags”. The project relies solely Thank you econorfolk for supporting “Boomerang on the time and generosity of the local Norfolk Island Bags – Norfolk Island” community. As at October 2015, over fifteen volunteer Betty Matthews men and ladies have dedicated their time to assist with October 2015 the Boomerang Bags project. Some volunteers are sewing or cutting the bags, other helpers are stamping Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 1. Revival Dear Sir, 8. More 8 9 courageous Last year the Administrator, the Hon. Gary 9. Wall painting 10 11 12 Hardgrave, announced that Norfolk Island women 10. Strangely 13 14 15 16 17 would have access to a breast screening service on the 13. Bustle (2-2) 16. Rock to 18 island. and fro Members of local Breast Screen Services Norfolk 18. Graceless 19 20 19. Cattle calls 21 Island (BSSNI) believed that they had a supportive 20. Sudden partnership with South East Sydney Health (SESH) attack 22 23 24 25 26 21. “Frozen” to move forward to bring the service to Norfolk stage scene 27 28 29 Island. They did a lot of work to locate a suitable 22. Betting chances 30 31 machine in NSW, and found one. They talked with 24. Explosive the Commonwealth about transporting the machine to device 27. Melting 32 Norfolk Island, and gained agreement to do so. They snow were willing to find and fund setting up a suitable 30. Live 11. Unit of sound Solution to home for the machine here, and agreed to operate it 31. To become 12. Honours gained liable to 14. Egg-shaped last week’s under conditions approved by BreastScreen NSW. 32. Realistic (4-2-5) 15. Forces out of Crossword Finally, they were confident sufficient money was office DOWN 16.Low tree B R U T E S T H R O W S available each year through a user pays approach to L O A W O U 1. Legal entitlement 17. Recognised truth A I N S I D I O U S L cover the costs of public liability insurance, and the 2. Celebrated 22. Unlocks Z A N Y N C T A U T 3. Australian 23. Towelled off E S S T R E W M R costs for a technician and a radiographer to come to S H O R N A H E A D Y wallaroo 25. Boy’s name M A L I K E R Norfolk Island to deliver the service. 4. Did weeding 26. Bed S U N U P S E D I T H work 27. Goulash T I S P E L L T O They believed that all was in place for the service 5. Annual TV award 28. Self-contained R O A D L E F A I R I C A T A M A R A N S to commence. But then they were told that the service 6. Lobbed flat P B N N D E cannot be made available on-island. Who got ‘cold 7. Thug 29. Put on the payroll E X I S T S T H E I R S feet’? (continued overleaf)

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AUCKLAND to NORFOLK ISLAND - GENERAL & REEFER CARGO Receiving Cut-off Vessel/Voyage No. N.Z. ETD Norfolk Is ETA General Cargo Freezer/Chiller Norfolk Guardian V126N 2-6 Nov 7.30am-2.30pm 4-6 Nov 8am-4pm 07-08 Nov 15 12-13 Nov 15 Norfolk Guardian V127N TBA TBA 28-29 Nov 15 02-03 Dec 15 Norfolk Guardian V128N TBA TBA 08-09 Jan 16 11-12 Jan 16 Norfolk Guardian V129N TBA TBA 30-31 Jan 16 03-04 Feb 16 Auckland Bookings: Quadrant Pacific Ltd Ph. +64 7 5728087 [email protected] Norfolk Island Agent: Celtic Shipping Services Ph: 24338 / Mob 53484 [email protected] Letters to the Editor - continued flags we’re seeing could well change again. It won’t When this bombshell was dropped, the group was be soon. We’re in shambles and need to build the informed that the Commonwealth will likely subsidise economy and learn a few things. But I believe the travel to Australia for breast screening. This is generous constitutional question of whether Norfolk is a part of and welcome, but let us consider the situation we have Australia or separate, but under its authority, is yet to here. be determined. This question may even be forgotten A survey this year by BSSNI suggests nearly a third generations from now, but it will still be there. of Norfolk Island women do not travel to Australia Criticus for holidays, or for any reason. Many cannot afford the airfare and accommodation costs they would incur. And despite subsidised travel, women and their Dear Sir, families will be significantly out of pocket in lost There is much talk amongst the trade’s people on wages and / or funding extra childcare for the time that Norfolk Island about changes that may or may not they are off-island. happen come the 1st July 2016. Therefore I have a Is that good enough? We think not. question for the Administrator Mr. Gary Hardgrave Whoever you are with the ‘cold feet’, please and would appreciate it if he would put his reply in the reconsider your decision. local paper next week for all to see. Surely Australian citizens on remote Norfolk Island “Come the 1st July 2016 will all trades people on deserve equal access to life-saving breast screening Norfolk Island (eg.) carpenters, plumbers, painters, services, as is the case for mainland Australians. electricians etc. Be required to hold a NSW licence to Yours etc be able to continue to operate? Or will every trade’s Men who support Breastscreen Services person be allowed to continue on as we have done for on Norfolk Island the last 100 years here on Norfolk Island? Many thanks Graeme Woolley Sir, I notice the new hierarchy of flags flying at Government House: the Australian flag over two Sir, smaller Norfolk Island flags lower down the mast. To Florence Nightingale The symbolism is obvious and I presume will now In answer to your letter in last week’s paper. be the configuration for flags across all government The Administrator’s wife is a very active and buildings. Meanwhile, I’m reading the consultants’ respected member of the White Oaks RSL Daycare recommendations for structural change in how we Club for Seniors. govern and administer ourselves. Two thoughts come The Administrator’s wife as the Patron of White to mind. Oak Club was invited to attend a meeting with the Most of these recommendations are long overdue visiting health staff from Canberra along with myself. and a critical opportunity was lost when we didn’t I hope ths answers your concerns. enact them ourselves. None are new. The other Loretta Boler thought was the reminder that the constitutional Co-ordinator relationship between Australia and Norfolk Island, White Oak RSL Day Club. according to a Commonwealth High Court Justice, is actually still to be decided, so this new arrangement of

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Now what we’re doing is presenting you is that they display “arrogant aggressive and rude” with some arguments and some challenging questions behaviours which are “more reliable hallmarks of the and you complain.” atheist.” Yours Faithfully (fourth pun intended), I would respectfully beg to differ. Perhaps TCC’s The Island Atheist. views are limited to the P&C meetings referred to, but TCC’s views apply a very broad and aggressively judgmental brush to the broad church (second pun intended) that is atheist thought and atheist people. In my experience I’ve found sanctimonious religious people to be just as nauseating as holier-than-thou atheists (third pun intended). I would, however, be curious to know just what intellectual impairment and rudeness could be attributed to the following atheists: ª Albert Einstein (theoretical physicist); ª Carl Sagan (astronomer and educator), and a little closer to home, For all your painting needs • Sir Ninian Stephen (Soldier, Barrister, Judge,  Governor General of Australia- whose tenure Need a Professional painter ? Spray Finishes servers in stark contrast to Bishop Hollingworth, Call Now !  Water Blasting who resigned from the role due to his inability to  Domestic / Commercial deal with paedophile priests). Top quality work with  Interior/Exterior Of course, these are but a select few. We could also fast and friendly service add more popular examples such as Stephen Fry to the  Roofs list, a man who would seem to be in real trouble with the Abrahamic faiths on account of both his atheism “ What we quote is what you pay ” and homosexuality. Perhaps TCC would pray for such a deluded soul, an “intellectually impaired” man with Mobile: 55588 an Oxford education and commitment to peace. I Email: [email protected] would suggest we simply shake his hand, should the opportunity arise, and wish him the best. TCC complains of a conflation of Christian and Muslim martyrs. A valid point perhaps, but one that Letters to the Editor - continued not a mention of the unique and separate story of this island’s community. Dear Sir, In the rush to make Norfolk Island just another For those who had any lingering doubts, the part of regional Australia and cement in their claim Commonwealth and its officers have now emphatically to our resources, the Commonwealth is trampling on confirmed that they are engaged in a farcical process. the basic human rights of the Norfolk Island people, They bring over health professionals to talk to and seem hell-bent on making them irrelevant, even stakeholders about our health and medical needs, invisible. For how much longer are they going to treat but do not allow them to speak to our own Hospital the good and honourable people of this island with Board, which is there to represent the interests of the such contempt? community. This is a shameful manipulation of the Mary Christian-Bailey facts and the agenda. We realised that their view of “consultation” was something of a joke last year when Ms Vivian Twyford was engaged (at considerable expense) to conduct a public forum. Because the outcome of that meeting was not what they expected, and the “vocal minority” turned up in overwhelming numbers, the findings were ignored, and from that time on, it was decided they would only consult with people who would tell them what they wanted to hear. And so we have an Advisory Council, self-nominated and unelected, happily ticking off the boxes all for show. Behind the scenes, the decisions are being made by others, regardless of what you and I, or the AC for that matter, think or suggest. On the very same morning of the AC’s second public meeting, where we were to be asked to give input into matters of service delivery �������������������������������� – including the matter of tourist promotion – we found ��������������������������������������������������� out that the Tourist Board had been made defunct, and the role of the General Manager for Tourism would ������������������������������ cease in early December. Another blow against local ������������������������������� input. ������������������������������ Our Norfolk Government was accused of incompetence, but that just pales into insignificance ������������������������������������������� as we watch the Commonwealth bumbling through this “reform”process, making it up as they go along, �������������������������������������� unable to answer our questions, and casting a shadow ������������������������������������������� of uncertainty, frustration and distress over our island. ��������������������������������������������� Meanwhile, they completely ignore and devalue the ������������������������ caring commitment, skills and experience that this Norfolk Island community has demonstrated in making �������������������������������� things work on this island up till now. ���������������������������������������������������� Responding to the Advisory Council discussion ����������������������� papers and surveys is like being asked to choose the ��������������������������������������� manner of your own execution. Most of us want to move forward. But we, as the stakeholders, should �������������������������� be the ones who decide who and what we take with ���������������������������� us in the reform process, and be satisfied that it is better than what we had before. At this stage, the Commonwealth’s report card has a massive “FAILED” in big red letters. From an official level, barely a mention has been made of the Norfolk Islanders and their special connection with this island. However, I am aware of allegations of comments made privately and unofficially about a “final solution.” Former Minister Briggs publicly referred to them as the “ruling families” and falsely Ph: 24270 claimed that a rigged electoral system (imposed by Located within the Cyclorama and Canberra, by the way) was keeping them in power in Queen Victoria Gardens complex. the days of self-government. Most of the talk has been Ample parking and Bookings recommended. about Norfolk being part of the Australian story, but Letters to the Editor - continued ensure a living, healthy mum and bub. Doctors with these skills are now very rare and those who may have Dear Sir, had those skills are letting them lapse due to various I wish to thank Ms Stolz for her congratulations to reasons including the cost of insurance, not being the Hospital staff on the safe birth of a live new baby able to get enough births to maintain their registration into the world. There are however some inaccuracies and the move of Obstetric services from smaller rural in her letter which I must clarify. hospitals to larger centres. This is occurring through Firstly, the reason we are unable to provide birthing much of rural/remote Australia. With an average of services is not because we are not allowed, it is because less than 20 births a year, the maintenance of skills we are unable to recruit the appropriately skilled is very difficult. The Hospital is able to utilise the medical staff to undertake these services. The Hospital Operating Theatres in an emergency, but not for tried through a significant number of avenues and at elective procedures. great cost to recruit Doctors with these skills over a David McCowan period of two years with no response from interested Director skilled practitioners. In order to provide birthing services we need to have on staff a General Practitioner with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Surgical skills and a General Practitioner with a Diploma of Obstetrics and Anaesthetic skills. These skills are required in the event of a birth that may need surgical intervention to

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P: 22177 or E: [email protected] Scammers pocket $81 million unfortunately is something we’ve seen people caught up in before,” he said. from unsuspecting Australians More than 36,000 scams were recorded in NSW Henry Belot during 2014-15 with 28,500 recorded in Sydney, The Canberra Times 24,400 in Victoria, and just 3917 in the ACT. November 4, 2015 The Australian Taxation Office has routinely warned Fraudsters robbed unsuspecting Australians of against an aggressive scam threatening taxpayers $81.8 million in 12 months with the national consumer with arrest and legal action unless they comply with watchdog warning the figure could be even higher. requests. Unsolicited phone calls and text messages continued The scam attempted to force people to pay a fake to be a favoured strategy for scammers, although more tax debt over the phone and threatened consumers than half of the $81 million forfeited was done so with arrest if they refused to comply. online. The calls were reported all across Australia with Dating and romance scams cost Australians almost many reporting multiple aliases. Some even reported $28 million last financial year, with 2669 warnings their house and contents being repossessed. issued to potential victims in NSW and the ACT. Earlier this week, Fairfax Media revealed the ATO The latest Australian Competition and Consumer had been targeted more than 11,000 times by identity Commission annual report found 916,137 scams were fraudsters attempting to steal tax refunds in the 2014- reported by consumers and small businesses. 2015 financial year. “Scams and associated losses are likely to be under- The 11,000 attempts at ID fraud were part of the reported to the ACCC because victims may report wider picture of 91,000 “revenue fraud incidents” to other authorities, may be unwilling to report their recorded on the ATO’s systems during the 12-month experience, or may not even realise they have been period. scammed,” the report said. The consumer watchdog dealt with 47,701 scam The Commission warned identity fraud had become complaints on the national hotline with 39,950 one of the most common crimes in Australia and had subscribing to email updates on fraud risks. an estimated economic impact of $1.6 billion every year. Three-quarters of those who received ACCC warnings in 2014-15 confirmed they were scam victims and confirmed a collective loss of $2.6 million, or an average of $28,000 each. Close to 70 per cent of those who received the warnings stopped sending money overseas for at least six weeks. According to the commission, the number of dating scams has increased in recent years with efforts now For all your painting needs being made to warn consumers in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day.  Spray Finishes The latest international scam was detailed by Need a Professional painter ?  Water Blasting Australian Federal Police on Wednesday and involved Call Now !  Domestic / an elderly New Zealand man booking flights to Hong Commercial Top quality work with Kong to collect a US$165,000 lottery prize he never  Interior/Exterior fast and friendly service entered.  Roofs The 74-year-old was stopped by Australian Border Force officials in Sydney and warned about “ What we quote is what you pay ” the potential of phishing scams and of becoming an unwitting drug mule. Mobile: 55588 Australian Border Force regional commander Tim Fitzgerald said the approach taken by online scammers Email: [email protected] was sophisticated and should be taken seriously “There is every chance he would’ve unknowingly returned home as an illegal drug courier, which

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Triple P 2015 also provided an opportunity to discuss the needs Dr H. Karen Li, Clinical Psychologist visited to assist parents and youth mental health. Norfolk Island between 24 to 31st October 2015. Teachers discussed difficulties in engaging parents During this week, Karen was able to start the in parenting interventions, and creating strong home- implementation process for the evidence-based Triple school relationships especially for struggling parents. P program (Positive Parenting Program). Triple P is Ideas from these discussions include using a more a cost-effective��� multi-level�� � program�� and� this� � visit� �universal�� reach�� for� parenting��� programs��� including� included the provision of community engagement, showing the Standard Triple P DVD for cohorts of consultations with educators/health professionals, parents. Educators and health care providers spoke consultations with students, individual consultations about the need for training local “Triple P Champions” with� parents�� and� 6 group� �seminar� �sessions.� This����who� �are willing�� to �obtain� further�� training�� to� run� more visit reached over 86 parents, over 20 educators/ frequent programs on Norfolk Island. health practitioners and over 100 student participants. There were several ‘stand out’ features during the It could not have occurred without the financial week, these being: backing of Rotary and the school P & C, Michelle • One parent sharing that they didn’t realise other Nicholson, NICS Principal, the support of the parents faced similar difficulties with their Commonwealth Administrator, Gary Hardgrave and children. Norfolk Island Hospital particularly Peter Gesling and • One teenager whilst role playing with another David McCowan. student how not to handle a situation with a While parent participants reported that parenting was teenager by yelling discovering how stressed very rewarding and fulfilling, most parents reported parents must feel when they yell. that parenting was moderately���� to� very� demanding�� �� and� ���• � Using�� � assertive��� � discipline��� involves being stressful. ����� ��� �������consistent,���� acting�� �quickly�� and� teaching children to Karen was guest speaker at the Rotary dinner on 29 behave in acceptable ways using a calm manner October 2015; this afforded opportunities to discuss and tone of voice. ideas for enhancing the long term sustainability • Yelling, name calling, threatening, spanking and of the Triple P program on Norfolk Island including hitting children particularly on a regular basis the training of local practitioners. A discussion with (continued overleaf) the Commonwealth representatives on 30 October

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When driving.... be considerate SLOW DOWN FOR HORSES! Trekabout photography with Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner Trekabout Photography in conjunction with Norfolk Island Travel Centre had the pleasure of welcoming photography participants for a week of tuition with Michael Snedic and Mark Rayner. The group arrived on Monday 26th October and Tuesday 27th October, with the workshop starting on Tuesday afternoon. The itinerary for the week had many great photography spots including some favourites like Point Hunter, St Barnabas Chapel, Anson Bay & Cemetery Bay. The weather was kind to the group and they got some fantastic shots. The group had a great week of photography as well as doing tours, shopping, sightseeing and relaxing. Michael & Mark have already set there dates for Nov 2016, we look forward to seeing them again next year with another group. Our photo shows the group at Captain Cook Memorial Open House

Thank You I would like to firstly start with saying a big thank you for your amazing community supporting our visit to Norfolk Island. We would like to thank everyone who came out to the gig at the Golf Club and the Leagues Club and everyone that had anything to do with organising the The Administrator, the Hon. Gary events. Hardgrave and Mrs Hardgrave advise We would also like to thank the staff and students at the school for making us feel so welcome, we can GOVERNMENT truly say that your school is very unique and filled with incredible teachers and very talents students. We are HOUSE very much looking forward to returning to the Island NORFOLK ISLAND and seeing all of your happy faces again very soon... will be open for inspection on It was very hard to leave. We are so lucky to have our very special friends Justine and Cam, owners of Hilli WEDNESDAY 11th NOVEMBER living there now, we will be forever grateful to them from 1.00p.m. - 3.30p.m. for introducing us to such a magical place. EVERYONE WELCOME ADMISSION Adults $15.00 - Children Free (Must be accompanied by an adult) Proceeds In Aid Of Th e Th e Rotary Club of Norfolk Island Page from the Past who won the Secondary section also won the PIM trophy. Saturday, 3rd November 1973 Second prize winner in the Secondary competition No Joy from Canberra - “What we now must was Anna Cavill. do as a Council, and with the co-operation of the In the Primary section, Helen Svendsen received community of Norfolk Island, is to find ways and 1st prize and Peter Quintal 2nd prize. means of bridging the gap that the Taxation Bill is First Day Covers - The delayed First Day Covers going to leave in our economy - and to do that we have for our new Christmas stamps arrived this week and got to stick together.” are now on sale at the Post Office and the Philatelic These were among the closing remarks of His Office at Kingston. Honour the Administrator at the special council meeting We congratulate Baker McCoy and Robert held last Wednesday evening to discuss reports of the Westwood on their designs for these three lovely recent delegation to Canberra. stamps. Baker’s two stamps each depict his own The delegates had gone to seek possible amendments young daughter Michelle asleep, dreaming of the to the Bill where it disadvantaged companies that Christmas Tree with the Star on top; one tree with a operate on this island serving the tourist industry and blue background (7-cent denomination) and the other residents of the island. with a rose pink background (12 cent denomination). The meeting with the Treasurer, Mr. Crean. took Robert’s design depicts the Star of Christmas on a place between 2.30 and 3.30 .m. on Tuesday, 23rd brown background and was achieved by photographing, October. The delegation presented its case adequately at the right moment, a brilliant setting sun at Rocky in accordance with the parameters of council’s Point, which threw across the lens of his camera a big resolution, in the mutual stages by an arranged cross. sequence of speakers. Blues Presentation Dinner - President of the The Treasure, in his opening remarks, made it very Longridge (Blues) Club, Boy Satt Buffett, welcomed all clear that he had no sympathy at all with those persons members of the other teams present, guests, followers who had sought to take advantage of Norfolk Island of football and Patron Bill Forsyth and his wife Dinah. as a tax haven. So far as he was concerned, legitimate He congratulated Sid Cooper on his leadership “of business on the island with an Australian connection the most unpopular team” and paid a special tribute ought to pay tax. He was prepared to look at the to those older members of the community who never company situation, but only if particulars of individual missed a football match - Mrs. Myer Graham. “Aunty cases were submitted. Vic” Evans and “Ma” Nobby Buffett. Crowded Itinerary for Minister - Although Coop congratulated the other captains, Skeet short, the familiarisation visit to Norfolk by the Anderson and Byron Adams, thanked the President for Minister of the Capital Territory, Mr. Bryant, who was his support and Patron Bill Forsyth. He made special accompanied by his wife and other members of the mention of players Allen Bataille, “Yarm” (William) Department staff, was most successful. Menzies and “Super smooth” David Leyshon. Weather wise our visitors could not have asked for Player of Year was Paul (Jap) Menghetti; the Best better and after the welcoming ceremonies at the airport and Fairest Award, together with the Sam Weller Cup and afternoon tea at Government House, the official was awarded to Stu Mowatt; the Theo Snell trophy party was taken on a conducted tour of the Kingston for the Most Improved Player was awarded to Kevin Historical area, escorted by Mr. B. Christian-Bailey Barnett and the Captain’s Award was presented with and Mrs. Merval Hoare, President and Secretary of the enthusiastic acclaim to Allen Bataille. Norfolk Island Historical Society. Norfolk Island Younger Set - Acting President Tuesday was another busy day with tours of the of the Norfolk Island Younger Set, Don Reynolds, Administration buildings at Kingston and discussions has issued an invitation to all members and intending with the Administrator and available Councillors members to attend the meeting to be held on Thursday, in the Council Chamber. Mrs. Bryant entertained 15th November at the Youth Centre. representatives of the various Island ladies organisations The business is particularly important and will and activities at morning tea at Government House. include amendment to the Constitution; election Mr. and Mrs. Bryant used Thursday and Friday as of officers; appointment of a Members’ Trustee; respite days with a luncheon at the home of Mr. and consideration of the report of Don and the committee Mrs. Hitchins, attendance at the Farewell Banquet to on the proposals for the improvements of the Prince pupils of the Fourth Form and a morning tea given by Philip Youth Centre in readiness for the visit of Her Councillor and Mrs. John Ryves at Anson Bay. Majesty the Queen in February 1974. Prize Winning Essays - The Essay Competition His Honour the Administrator and Mr. Gerry Aafjes for Primary and Secondary class pupils at the Norfolk on behalf of the Lions Club, have co-operated to ensure Island Central School conducted in conjunction with that the Prince Philip Youth Centre will be something the A. & H. Society’s Annual Show, were of a very that members can be very proud. high standard. - Tom. Primary title was “Days of Freedom, by Barney Duffy” and the Secondary title was “A convict of the First Settlement returns to Norfolk Island in 1973”. The best essay, judged out of both sections, received the “Pacific Islands Monthly” trophy. Wayne Richards, What’s on at

THIS WEEK Keith can’t say no. Initially hoping to give minimal The Theatreeffort to actual teaching so he can focus on his next script, Keith unexpectedly finds himself becoming invested in his students’ lives, including Holly, a single mum looking to start her own new chapter. Rated M

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The historical play The Trial of the Fifteen presented by the Norfolk Island Museums. Bookings are essential and should be made at the Visitors Information Centre

DVDs ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AT WORLD TRADERS We have those you may have missed at the movies plus many more.

Selma MOVIE TIMES Starring David Oyelowo, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth. Selma is the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s SELMA (M) 2hrs historic struggle to secure voting rights for African- Americans – a dangerous and terrifying campaign Saturday, 7 November 7.30 pm that culminated in the epic march from Selma to Sunday, 8 November 5.30 pm Montgomery, Alabama, that galvanised American public opinion and persuaded President Johnson to 1hr 40mins introduce the Voting Rights Act in 1965. 2015 is the THE REWRITE (M) 50th anniversary of this pivotal moment in the Civil Friday, 13 November 7.30 pm Rights Movement. Rated M Saturday,14 November 7.30 pm FROM 13 NOVEMBER Sunday, 15 November 5.30 pm

The Rewrite Adults $14 - Children (under 15) $7 A witty comedy starring Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, J.K Simmons (cash only please) Once upon a time Keith Michaels was an award- Comfy armchairs - snack and licensed bar winning Hollywood screenwriter, but divorce and a string of unsuccessful films have left him with nothing The Ferny Lane Theatre but bad debts and blank pages. So when his agent Cnr Grassy Road - opposite the Hospital arranges a job as guest screenwriting professor at a remote university in upstate New York, a desperate Enquiries 23437, 22115 (World Traders) or 50158 St. John Ambulance, Australia • We understand if you are unable to attend all training nights Norfolk Island Division Advantages to You • Experience as a St John volunteer is invaluable for We Need You!! all those who work with the public, especially in Once again we are struggling to cover our call-out the tourist industry. roster. Our volunteers can only do so much, so we • First Aid experience is very useful, especially if are appealing to the community to give some serious you are a parent. With good First Aid knowledge thought to joining our ambulance service. Before you you will be better able to cope with minor accidents dismiss this with thoughts such as “Too Hard” or involving your family or friends. “Not Enough Time” etc. • Your experience with our team may inspire you to Please read the article below. begin a new career as, for example a paid Ambulance Officer, a Paramedic, or Registered Nurse. Past Joining St John Ambulance volunteers have gone on to do this. In order to encourage more people to join our team • Experience as a St John Ambulance volunteer is a of ambulance volunteers we would like to explain Valuable addition to your C.V. It tells your future the training program, duties and the advantages of employers that you are a community – minded becoming a St John Ambulance volunteer. person who is a responsible and caring citizen. Duties Involved • If you would like to know more about joining our • Firstly you need to complete a Senior First Aid team please call Delwyn on 53533 or just join us at Course which we advertise on radio and in the the St John shed on Tuesday skill drills. newspaper. • Or email us: [email protected] • Then we put you though the Advanced First Aid We welcome your interest Course and you are invited to join our team. • You will then begin training to be “On Call” by accompanying two other ambulance volunteers as Division Notes a trainee (third). Your role here is to observe and FIRST AID CLASS learn only. Next class is Friday 27th November, 9am in the St. • Once you are capable and confident enough to John Hall in the Hospital grounds. perform “Call out” duties you will become a second All interested persons please contact Delwyn 53533 “On Call.” This will only happen when you are or Louise 51181. happy with your level of skill and confidence. SKILL DRILL • You may go on to become a “first” or a lead officer Tuesday 10th November, 6.30pm in the St. John after suitable experience, if you wish. Hall. • You choose how much time you volunteer to be SMILE “On Call”. This may be anything from 12 hours a A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel on month to 60 hours a week. his pants, a peg leg and a parrot on his shoulder. The • If you are unable to be “On Call” you can still gain bartender says, “Hey, you’ve got a steering wheel on experience by being on duty during sporting events your pants.” and other events such as the County Music Festival, The pirate says, “Arrrr, I know. It’s driving me Cross Country Events etc. nuts.” • As a volunteer you are required to attend a Skills Training session every 2nd and 4th Tuesday evening from 6:30pm -8pm

CALLING AN AMBULANCE

When confronted by a sudden accident or illness and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 000 • Give the exact location, landmarks etc. • Speak slowly and clearly. • Give your name and the phone number you are ringing from. • Give the number of casualities [if a multi person accident] • Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the hospital will have records of that person] • State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc. Telephone • Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, they may have other questions 22091 or 000 they would like to ask.

and activities for the group – and by all accounts the week has been a great success. Tony has told us that everyone is delighted with the island and very impressed with what they have seen. The Castaway has not only been their ‘home’ for the week but the point for a number of delicious meals. From Tony’s report the visit to the Cyclorama was a ‘wow ‘experience, and conveniently followed by dinner at Hilli’s Restaurant. A half-day island tour, Sound and Light Show, Greenfingers Garden Tour, progressive dinner, Wonderland by Night, dinner at Blue Bull Café, lunch at Dino’s and attending All Saint’s Chapel Sing-a-long have all been (or yet to be!) enjoyed. Visit by Turramurra Probus Tony has been a long-time visitor and enthusiastic Group supporter of travel to Norfolk Island and it has been a It was lovely to welcome Tony Martire back to pleasure assisting him to bring the Turramurra Probus Norfolk Island this week, leading a group from the Group to the Island. For now we wish you a safe Turramurra Probus Group. Tony arranged with the journey home and look forward to seeing you all back Norfolk Island Travel Centre for a full week of tours on-island sometime in the future.

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Wearing a White Ribbon is a personal pledge that POLChangesICE RE toPO theRT the wearer does not excuse violence against women Traffic - School Zone Norfolk Island Traffic Act 2010 and is committed to supporting community action and Police would like to remChangesind all aredr ilikelyvers toth occurat 3 0to kthem pNorfolkh spe eIslandd lim its attitudinalapply a androu behaviouralnd the change to stop violence by men against women. Norfolk Island CentralTrafficScho Actol f 2010.rom The8:0 0 specificsam t o of 3 the:3 changes0pm e andach school day. Police continue to commend tthehe timeframesvast majo ofri timplementationy of drivers w haveho dnoto kyetee pbeento the speed limit and do determined. Our aim is to educate the community, so On Tuesday 24 November, White Ribbons will their bit to keep our children safe. that when the changes to the Traffic Act do take place, be sold in the Foodlands Mall by some men in the you will already be aware of your responsibilities. community who have kindly volunteered their time Members of the commuLawsnity thatwit h applyan y on in mainlandformat io Australia,n rega r suchding asa ny forin c suchiden at worthyinvolv i cause.ng Please buy a ribbon and speeding vehicles throRandomugh t hBreathe sc hTestingool z oarene likelyare tou berg ebroughtd to intocon tactshowpo lyourice support.22222 or Crimestoppers on 1399effect9. on Norfolk Island at some stage. Emergency numbers Drivers should be aware that just because Police Police – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an Frequently Asked Quecannotstio ncurrentlys – FA Qrandomly’s stop a vehicle and ask the emergency Police can be contacted on 977. Following on from last wdrivereek, top submitolice a tore a cbreathontin test,uin git wdoesith nota ‘ Fmeanrequ thaten tly Asked Questions’Crimestoppers there are no drink driving laws on Norfolk Island. and the following have been asked during the week: Crimestoppers is a national system which can be The legal limit to drive a vehicle with alcohol in your reached on 131999 and will take information on any system is 0.08. If Police have cause to suspect that criminal matter. These calls are transferred through Where can I obtain “La ” driverPla t ise s overan d that“P limit,” Pl a eithertes? from their manner to operators off island. All Crimestoppers reports “L” plates are now availofab driving,le at t h ore frompolic e theirst a behavior,tion for thenthe h weo ld caner s pullof a Learner’s Licence. will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to These should be affixedtheto vehiclethe in overside andof performthe fro na tbreathand test.rea r Ifw ain driverdow of the vehicle being reassure members of this community that any calls driven and should be clisea involvedrly visib inle .a motorFor a vehiclemoto raccident,cycle th wee “ Lwill” p asklate should be worn at to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence them to submit to a breath test, or if they are taken to the rear and must also be clearly visible. and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. hospital, a blood sample will be taken for testing. Telephone calls are taken by Canberra based staff. “P” Plates are available from bSchooloth the Zonespolic e– Pleasestation Slowand DownRegistry and are required tPoliceo be Contact Details Police would like to remind all drivers that 30 km/h displayed by all drivers who are the holders of a Provisional Licence. TheNorfolkse sho Islanduld b Policee Force speed limits apply around the Norfolk Island Central affixed to the inside of the front and rear window of the vehicle being driTel:ven +6723and s h22222ould School from 8:00am to 3:30pm each weekday. Police be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “P” plate should be worn at the rPOea rBoxan d470m u st continue to commend the vast majority of drivers who also be clearly visible. Email: [email protected] do keep to the speed limit and do their bit to keep our Norfolk Island 2899 children safe. ������� ��Office� ��� hours� for routine enquiries: 8am to 4pm, Failure to display either “LIt’s” o sor easy“P” Pforla tyoures ( speedas re toq ucreepired up,un orde tor notthe pay ) is an Monday to Friday. If the station is unattended, please offence under the act aattentionnd fines asa yound denterem etherit Schoolpoints precinct.apply. However, use the courtesy telephone located near the front door it’s really important to slow down to 30 km/h as you to contact on duty Police. Firearm Licences – Yogou throughr Resp theon schoolsibil izone.ties Children are slippery little Police would like to remcreatures,ind fir eandarm theyow canne rruns toutha tbetweenit is y carsour orre fromspon sibility to ensure that you hold a current licebehindnce. aP lcoweas ine anch instant.eck the expiry date on your licences and permits and allow seven (7) workingFirearmdays t oLicencesrenew –y oYourur l iResponsibilitiescence or permit, in order for all checks to be completed. Police would like to remind firearm owners that it N.I. Pest Control is your responsibility to ensure that you hold a current For all your pest control needs Crimestoppers licence. Please check the expiry date on your licences Domestic and Commercial Services and permits and allow seven (7) working days to Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take information on CONTACTany crimina lDUNCAN GRAY renew your licence or permit, in order for all checks matter. All Crimestoptop beer scompleted.reports will be accepted anonymously. PHONEPolice w/ iFAXsh t23034o • MOBILE 50541 reassure members of this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing.

Members of the public requiring police assistance on the Island are requested to dial the 22222. FMX BMX Island Beat FREESTYLE BATTLE Island Beat is now on everyNORFOLKWednes dISLANDay at 1.35pm on Radio Norfolk. JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE � Police Contact Details ������������ BATTLE ON THE ROCK 18 DECEMBER ‘15! Norfolk Island Police Force 2015Tel: +672 3 22222 PO Box 470 Email: [email protected] Norfolk Island South Pacific 2899 Squash News Norfolk Island Masters 2015 Starts this week! All of our overseas players will arrive this weekend and we are looking forward to a great week. The Squash Club would like to thank our generous sponsors of the tournament, especially Burnt Pine Travel and Norfolk Pines Apartments. We hope to keep growing this tournament in the region and we Norfolk Island Squash Association thank you for all your support in this. The draw has been placed on the board. Can you please check the presents on draw and contact Jac, Deb or Kym with any enquiries. The welcome function is to be held at the Leagues Club Monday night starting at 6.30pm, nibbles included. If Wednesday 11th November 2015 you haven’t indicated your attendance at the function, then please contact Lance ASAP. An evening with Sarah Fitzgerald (5x World Squash Champion) will An evening with be held at the Castaway Hotel on Wednesday 11th. Cost $25 per person. Presentation will be held at the Sarah Fitzgerald (AM) Leagues Club on Friday 13th November (Includes Karaoke). Please see or phone Lance 56832 for more information. Coaching with Sarah Sarah will be available for 1/2 hour group coaching lessons on Monday 9th 3pm-5pm and again Saturday morning 9am-11am. Some individual coaching times maybe available during this week. For All enquiries contact Ginny on 51148 Junior Squash It’s on again this Saturday morning, starting at 8.30am. If you want to have a game or even try the great game of squash come on down to the courts and have a go! There will be games and coaching each week. So make sure you get involved! 5 x World Squash Champion Wednesday Night Mixed Team competition Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist The Competition will not be run this week due to Australian Athlete of the Year 2001, 2002 the NI Masters Tournament. Evening begins at 6.30pm

POSITION VACANT Guest MC: Bart Murray PART-TIME CLEANER/HOUSEKEEPER The Tin Sheds-Norfolk Island is seeking a responsible, reliable cleaner to join the team for approximately 20- Venue: Castaway Hotel 25 hours per week to start immediately. 5 star standards must be maintained and some interaction with guests Tickets: $25 per person is required, so the successful candidate must be able to speak English, be well presented and references Price includes all you can eat would be beneficial. Please email your resume to Pizza and Pasta [email protected] or call 50846 during business hours. Tickets can be purchased from FOR SALE Ginny Walker at Foodlands Offi ce or Brand new: WOODLAND GREY COLOURBOND TIN 8 meter lengths 22 sheets, 3 at the NI Squash courts during the meter lengths 9 sheets. Black colourbond tin various Masters Tournament lengths 18 sheets $12 a meter. 3 STEEL BEAMS 450mm x 12m 1 steel beam 450 x 9m $5000 for the For more information lot. Call 50680. phone Lance Miller 56832.

PIANO in tune. $900 ONO”. Call 51629 Bowls RESULTS OF THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE MEN’S YAGER MINOR SINGLES.... Brent Pauling won from Steve Mathews.....This game went to 29 ends and going into the final end the score was 24-23 to Brent who managed to get the one Rotary News to take the game. The game between Teddy Evans and Matt Biggs must be written down as the game of the year, with the score card reading like this...27th end 20 all, 29th end 21 all, 31st end 22 all. On the next end Teddy took the game with a 3 for the 25 needed. Teddy and Brent will now play for the title. FURTHER RESULTS IN THE OPEN SINGLES...... Teddy Evans won from Petal Jones in a tie-break..1st set 9-7(Petal) 2nd set 11-2 (Teddy)Tie break.5-0 Peter Walkinshaw won from Norm Trickey in straight sets...8-6,11-2. Brent Pauling lost to Graeme Woolley in the tie break....1st set 8-4(Brent)2nd set 7-6 ( Graeme)tie –break 3-1. Graeme then lost To Kitha Bailey in the tie break...1st set 7-4(Graeme) 2nd set IO-7(Kitha) tie break 3-2. FURTHER RESULTS IN THE OPEN PAIRS... Every girl. Everywhere. Period. Brent and Chrissie Pauling played Jeff and Annie Days for Girls is a feminine hygiene programme Pledger and won on the tie break. 1st set 14-1(Jeff) providing quality, sustainable solutions for girls who 2nd set 9-4( Brent)tie break4-2. have nothing, absolutely nothing, to manage their Lizzie Walkinshaw and Libbie Churchyard played period. Kitha Bailey and Tess Evans and won on the tie break Without access to hygiene products in many 1st set 11-5(Lizzie)2nd set 9-5(Kitha) tie-break 3-2. countries in the developing world, girls can miss up SOCIAL RESULTS for Saturday.... to 8 months of school every 3 years, and are much Moochie Christian and Kate Smith won from Dave more likely to drop out altogether. The problem is Smith and Joey Williams.....20-9. compounded by the fact that, in many communities, Jeff Pledger and Barry Jones won from Trevor Gow menstruating girls not in school are considered and James Hall.....14-13. ‘eligible’ for underage marriage. SOCIAL RESULTS FOR WEDNESDAY. Just one year extra at school can boost a woman’s A very interesting group of 20 players joined with income by 15-20%. Girls who complete 7 years of the members for social bowls. They are members of the school marry later and have fewer children, improving following Clubs. Mount Crosby, South Acicia, North their change of escaping poverty Ipswich, Salibury, Goodna, Cleveland and Kingaroy The dreadful fact is that almost half the world lives with a naval ,army and airforce history. They gather on less than USD 2.50 a day; 80% of humanity lives together socially and by the happiness and friendship on less than $10 a day. There are no pharmacies or they brought into the club on Wednesday it is obvious supermarkets available to these young ladies. they have a happy time together. Sorry I can’t read my We announced this programme to Norfolk Island own writing so I have missed your social clubs name. some weeks ago – now we have the patterns, and Enjoy the rest of your stay and come back again one samples, so that we can help make a big difference day. to the world. Rotary, throughout Australasia, and Mary, Kate and Bill won from Dave Smith, Phyllis elsewhere, is helping to promote Days for Girls, and and Clive...13-9. we’re looking for home seamstresses to do the same Dave, Ann and Claudia won from Neil, Alan and from Norfolk Island. Tess.....14-11. There is much to be thankful, living here – but Petal, Ron, and Wally won from Cec, Wendy and please take a moment to think about the many millions Brenda...20-9. of unfortunate girls who face this problem every Notices. Rumours are just rumours. month. We invite other service clubs on the Island to INEY. combine with us to help alleviate the awful effects that true poverty can bring. For further details on the Days for Girls programme, please contact Charisse on 2256 or at [email protected]. Cheryl Tennis News Contact the Gas Centre 22419 to make Due to Norfolk’s busy social calendar this week arrangements. with the running of the Melbourne Cup and the VENUE FOR HIRE Our facilities are ideal for school’s Lorax production, it has been a quiet week at many social occasions with beautiful courts, bar and the Cheryl Tennis Club. Hopefully there were some kitchen so phone the Gas Centre and leave a message lucky punters on Tuesday, for most of us I think our if you would like to arrange a function, or call up to the horses are still running. courts during a comp night. Thanks to Teresa for organising the double matches for Monday night. The usual suspects turned up for a night of tennis and fun. It’s great to see improvement Ladies Island Dancing from a number of players. There are always spots We are seeking expressions of interest for ladies available for those who are interested in playing. island dancing classes, perhaps Wednesday afternoons/ Contact Gae or Teresa for more information or if you evenings (definite time yet to be made). Cost of $5. wish to put your name down. We will start out with beginners classes and Hopefully this week will see the postponed Round gradually advance. 4 matches played of the Wednesday night mixed It’ll be heaps of fun and great exercise as well. comp. The Topspins have the bye. Please try and find If interested please call/text Lilli on 56626 your own replacement if you are unable to play, in the first instance contact the Bye team. Could all players please be at the Club for a 6pm start. This Sunday 8th November we will be having the Parent/Child afternoon. This event is always guaranteed to bring a smile and laughter to all the courts. It’s an opportunity for the kids to show mum and dad just how NI FITNESS AND HEALTH much they have improved throughout the year. Please be at the courts for a 2pm start. For more information “DROPTOBER 2015” please contact Kev or Amanda. Week 5 almost done It’s that time of year again for the annual Burnt Pine and now on the homeward stretch! Travel Tournament. This is where Norfolk’s talented tennis players come out and compete for a chance to Prioritise your Fit and Food Promises and win a great prize. Thank you to Bart and the team at stick to them as much as you can. Burnt Pine Travel for sponsoring this event. Matches The only person you should try and be better will be played on Sunday 15th, 22nd and 29th of than is the person you were yesterday. November from 2pm. Players are to get names to Kev or Amanda by no later than 5pm each Friday before “Never hope for it more than you the upcoming Sunday. work for it”. Some light humor:- Q: Why are fish never good tennis players? Part 2 of A: They don’t like getting close to the net. Q: Why is tennis a noisy game? “Reasons to exercise other than A: Because each player raises a racket. weight loss”.... Just a reminder that Player Comp fee’s effective - Helps you resist food temptations from 1st October 2015 are as follows:- due to the release of Endorphins Junior - $6.00 member / $8.00 non member - Reduces the risk of Metabolic Syn- Senior - $8.00 member / $10 non member drome Subs are due and payable to our new Treasurer Sarah Randall at Telecom, or at the Club. Family Subs - Adds years to your life $ 165 Single Adult $75 and Junior $40. [A Junior - Adds life to your years! member is under 16 years of age or still at school.] More next week. Thursday Night Social Visitors and casual players are invited to join a regular group who always enjoy Check out the new arrivals of their tennis. Racquets available to borrow. Court Hire Visitors and non-members are welcome to come and play during the day at a cost of $16 per Lorna Jane Active Wear hour – Night $18. However Members have FREE use Shop local for Christmas. of the courts during the day and $12 per hour in the evenings if there is no comp. Please use the Honesty Box if courts are unattended. norfolk island fitness + health Ball Machine Hire Should you wish to hire the functional + rehabilitation exercise studio Ball Machine to help develop your skills, cost to The Village, Norfolk Island Ph 52809 - Members is $6 per half-hour, $10 per hour; and Non- www.norfolkislandfitnessandhealth.com Members $15 for half an hour and $25 per hour. CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

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ANY TYPE OF CARPENTRY OR BUILDING WORK. No jobs too big or too small. Contact Rob IslandNBN 2800 15439Realty Hassen on 56299 Ph: 22601 David Bell a/h 50701 or 22240 FOR RENT OR our new sales team Lillian and Ian Mann a/h 51784 or 22852 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME. Fully furnished. E: [email protected] Please phone 55690 E: [email protected] W: islandrealty.nf For all rentals contact Nerissa Judd SERVICES AVAILABLE NOTICE

DO YOU WANT YOUR HOUSE SPRING THE FISHING BAN of one bin of Trumpeter per CLEANED? We can do a one off, monthly, fortnightly day, three bins per week will commence on the 26th or weekly. No cleaning job too big or too small. November until 26th December Windows, ceilings, floors and wa;;s. Call Pull Finger Cleaners on 50436 COMPUTER GUY (Glen Christian) will be off Island from 8-22 November. I apologise for any TRACTOR WORK – for slashing, ploughing or inconvenience caused to my valued customers. From running drills, please call Dene Snell on 50217. Monday 23 November I will be once again available to assist you with your computer and network needs. PC REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Ph Reubz 50764 SWEET PEA CAKERY WILL BE UNAVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR ALL CARPENTRY FOR ORDERS OR ISLAND MARKET WORK, HOUSE AND RENOVATION PLANS. PURCHASES from Tues 3rd November until Over 30 years experience building on Norfolk Island. Saturday 14th November. We’ll be back at the Island Contact Darren on 50875. Markets on Sunday 15th November. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please get in touch via BEVERLY HILLS BUSINESS MACHINES. Repairs Facebook or [email protected] to place to IPhones, Docket Printers, Printers and Faxs, Free any orders for after our return. Thank you! Advice. Contact Peter at [email protected] or 51990 LITTLE SINGAPORE CAFE AND TAKEAWAY LIBBYS ISLAND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES is open from Monday to Saturday for Smoko, Brunch - Have all your accounts brought up to date Promptly and Lunch from 8am - 4pm. Coffee from 8am - 6pm. and Affordably. Contact Libby Churchyard for an Dinner from 4pm to 8pm. Bookings not essential but appointment on 22410 or 56755 preferred, especially for groups. We are located at the Strand Arcade, Taylor’s Road. Phone 22426. (Opposite POSITION VACANT Pete’s Place) SALON ASSISTANT required at Sirocco 30-40 hours per week. NBN 280037482. Please phone Dee PA YEAS RESTAURANT - Open every Wednesday on 55690 or 23448 and Saturday night from 5.30 pm WITH A NEW A LA CARTE MENU PLUS live entertainment. Ph FULL TIME ROOM ATTENDANT: Experience 22557 to make a booking or leave your details in the essential and willing to work as a team under pressure book at the front door. and unsupervised. This position is full time over 6 days a week and includes weekend work. Enquiries and applications to Sue-ellen at Aloha Apartments, Phone (+6723)22325 or email: sue-ellen@aloha-apartments. com NBN: 280041807

The Norfolk Islander Your Island Newsppaperaper Published by Greenways Press Pty Limited Email - [email protected] P.O. Box 248 Norfolk Island 2899 WEEKLY CIRCULATION South Pacifi c Local Distribution - 1360 Telephone (Int +6723) 22159 International Subscriptions - 120 Facsimile (Int +6723) 22948 EDITORIAL Tom Lloyd Jonno Snell and Tom Lloyd (Int +6723) 23725 Email - [email protected] ON-CALL PHOTOGRAPHER / ACCOUNTS Jo Snell HOURS Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 4.30pm. PROPRIETORS - Jo, Jonno and Croyden Snell. Lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Subscriptions Welcome - Visit: www.norfolkislander.com The views and opinions expressed throughout The Norfolk Islander are not necessarily those of the Editors. ANNOUNCING NEW PRE SEASON HOURS THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE - Norfolk Blue Restaurant (next to the old fig trees ANIMAL WELFARE will be held on Monday 16th at 100 Acre Farm) is open for dinner every evening November at Christian’s Cave at 7.00pm. All members (except Tuesday & Sunday) from 6pm and for lunch on and interested people are welcome to attend. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon and Farm Tours on Monday Tuesday BADMINTON NORFOLK ISLAND will be holding & Friday mornings; other times by arrangement their AGM, Thursday 12th November their AGM, at – Tel 22068 . The Blue Bull Café is open Monday The Castaway. Any enquiries to Richard 50283 or to Saturday (except Wednesday) from 10.30am for 22576, or Jo on 50947 lunches & dinner; Sunday from 11.30am. Home Meals available from The Blue Bull Tel 23456. Watch HETTAE UCKLUN THE NORFOLK this space for a further extension to our hours as we ISLAND HOSPITAL STAFF FUNDRAISING get closer to the peak season. ASSOCIATION INC. will be holding its AGM on Thursday 12th November 2015 at 5pm in the staff I LUV GUVS! Governor’s Lodge has it all and truly room of the Norfolk Island Hospital. at the BEST PRICES on the island. BREAKFAST daily 7.30 – 9.30am. Why not fuel up for the day with us? VISITING SPECIALISTS Pancakes with bacon/eggs/maple syrup YUM! Our famous LUNCHES are daily 12.00 – 2.00pm from PROFESSOR HOOPER ENDORCRINOLOGIST just $10 - $18 with some new items on the menu! will be consulting at the hospital from the 16th Or perhaps a lovely DINNER in Bailey’s, a restored November to the 20th November. For an appointment homestead built in the early 1900s. Lastly, for a simple please phone the hostpital. Referrals are strongly SNACK, COFFEES or HOT CHOCKIE stop into our advised. Lounge Bar at Reception every day 8.00am – 5.30pm. Queen Elizabeth Ave ph 24400

HOUSIE every Monday night at Paradise Hotel 7p.m. Lions Club of Arthurs Vale ����� IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348 �������� BLACKROCK CAFE - (next door to the toy shop (Bounty Centre)Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 2 pm ��������������������� for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or just a snack. Pre-order �������������� ��������������� ����������������� on 22557 or simply drop in for friendly service. �������� ������������� ��������� ����� ������������� ����� CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic care, social support and minor home safety modifications. ����������������������������������������� All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696.

DINO’S RESTAURANT AT BUMBORAS is now open Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday Lunch. Phone 24225 LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E NORFOLK ISLAND MEETINGS AND AGMS TASMAN SEA NORFOLK ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY. TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS The Annual General Meeting will be held At HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt ‘Christian’s Cave on Friday 20th November.At 530 Saturday 7th 5.08pm 1.43 10.51am 0.59 PM. Enquiries to Secretary 23621. Sunday 8th 5.48am 1.39 11.45am 0.55 Monday 9th 6.31am 1.48 12.30pm 0.51 “The Annual General Meeting of the SUNSHINE Tuesday 10th 7.09am 1.55 1.11pm 0.47 CLUB will be held at the NI Bowling Club on Thursday Wednesday 11th 7.45am 1.62 1.48pm 0.44 12th November 2015 commencing at 5:30pm” Thursday 12th 8.18am 1.67 2.25pm 0.42 Friday 13th 8.53am 1.69 3.00pm 0.42 Saturday 14th 9.29am 1.70 3.38pm 0.42

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Norfolk Island Government Gazette

- 142 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 53 Friday 6 November 2015

REQUEST FOR TENDER NO. 71/15 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TENDERLINK REF: REGPRO - 699767 (NSW) Regional Procurement, on behalf of the Administration of Norfolk Island, is calling tenders from interested and capable parties to replace existing Local Government Enterprise Management Systems that are duplicative, on old technology platforms, costly to maintain and enhance, and architecturally inconsistent with a new core platform. The new system environment must meet the business needs and be: � More cost effective; � Able to be easily enhanced as changes occur; and � Low risk in facilitating improved operating efficiencies through automation.

As scoped, the Administration's requirements demand a high level of commitment from the Respondent to undertake all steps necessary to ensure that the Administration's constituents are provided with the best possible solutions, with greatest ease of use, providing a high-level of flexibility, at the best possible price, at the right point in time.

Request for Tender The Administration invites Respondents to: � Demonstrate their ability, and recommend optimal implementation sequencing; � To provide software and services for the following core business functions: (1) Financial Management including integrated Cash Receipting, (2) Asset & Services Management, (3) Property & Rating Management, (4) Planning, (5) Regulatory Management, (6) Customer Relationship Management, and (7) HR & Payroll Management. � In addition, transitioning to the Norfolk Island Regional Council operating model on 1 July 2016 provides the Administration with a unique opportunity to consider the early or concurrent adoption of the following function which may otherwise occur later in a typical implementation cycle: (8) Electronic Records and Content Management.

The Administration advises that up to four (4) shortlisted tenderers will be required to make presentations to the Tender Evaluation Group on Norfolk Island between 7 - 11 December 2015. All costs associated with travel to and from Norfolk Island to undertake such required presentations shall be borne by the nominated shortlisted tenderers.

Tenders are to be submitted via the electronic tender box applicable to this RFT notice.

Tenders close 4:00pm Wednesday 18 November 2015 AEDT.

LATE TENDERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE UPLOADED VIA THE ELECTRONIC TENDER BOX PROCESS AND AS SUCH CANNOT BE CONSIDERED. TENDERERS ARE REMINDED THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS UPLOADED VIA THE ELECTRONIC TENDER BOX PRIOR TO THE NOMINATED CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

All enquiries are to be lodged via the TenderLink Forum applicable to this RFT.

Tender documents may be downloaded for a non-refundable cost of $50.00 (GST inclusive).

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NOTE: Information relating to Regional Procurement and TenderLink and how to access tender information is available at www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/tenders&eoi/opentenders - 143 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 53 Friday 6 November 2015

CORONERS COURT An inquest into the manner and cause of death of Kerry Elizabeth Hamilton-Irvine who died on or about 9th December 2014 is set down for Tuesday 17th November 2015 at 10.00am in the Court House, Kingston. D. J. RODGERS DEPUTY CORONER CORONERS COURT An inquest into the manner and cause of death of Hermansyah Akbar who died on or about 28th April 2015 is set down for Tuesday 17th November 2015 at 2.00pm in the Court House, Kingston. D. J. RODGERS DEPUTY CORONER NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY TO THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA FOR CONFIRMATION OF A SCHEME FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND INSURANCE BUSINESS OF QBE INSURANCE (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED TO QBE INSURANCE (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED UNDER DIVISION 3A OF PART III OF THE INSURANCE ACT 1973 (CTH). TAKE NOTICE that QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ACN 003 191 035 (QIA) intends to make an application to the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney on 7 December 2015 at 10.15am, or on such later or earlier date or time as the Court appoints, for confirmation of a scheme to transfer the Norfolk Island insurance business written or assumed by QBE Insurance (International) Limited ACN 000 000 948 (QII) to QIA (Scheme). QIA and QII are incorporated in Australia and are subsidiaries under the QBE Group of companies. QIA and QII are authorised under the Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) to carry on general insurance business in Australia. Persons who are insured under insurance contracts written or assumed by QIA or who may be otherwise affected by the terms of the Scheme (Affected Policyholders) may attend the Court hearing and request to be heard by the Court on the application for confirmation of the Scheme. The hearing will be held at the New South Wales Registry of the Federal Court of Australia. It would be helpful if any Affected Policyholder who wishes to appear before the Court would notify the solicitor for QIA, Mark Lindfield of DibbsBarker, Level 9, Angel Place, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (phone: +61 2 8233 9500 or email: [email protected]) of their intention to do so at least seven days prior to the hearing date specified above. Affected Policyholders are not required to take any action if they have no objection to the Scheme. A copy of this notice, the Scheme, a summary of the Scheme and the actuarial reports of Warrick Gard of Ernst & Young dated 26 October 2015, Benoit Langaniere of QIA dated 2 November 2015 and Jack Jiang of QII dated 4 November 2015 (Actuarial Reports) upon which the Scheme is based (Scheme Documents), will be available for public inspection free of charge between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (local time) every day (except weekends and public holidays) for the period commencing on 12 November 2015 and ending on 2 December 2015 at: (a) on Norfolk Island at the following addresses: Norfolk Island Insurance Office Ross’s on Norfolk Island New Cascade Road 87 Taylor’s Road Norfolk Island 2899 Norfolk Island 2899

(b) the offices of QBE Australia at the following addresses: New South Wales Victoria Queensland Level 5 Level 2 Level 13 2 Park Street 628 Bourke Street 145 Ann Street Sydney NSW 2000 Melbourne VIC 3000 Brisbane QLD 4000 Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Level 18 Level 9 Level 7 200 St Georges Terrace 400 King William Street 85 Macquarie Street Perth WA 6000 Adelaide SA 5000 Hobart TAS 7000 Northern Territory Australian Capital Territory Level 2 Level 7 43 Mitchell Street 220 Northbourne Avenue Darwin NT 0800 Braddon ACT 2600

Any Affected Policyholder may obtain a copy of the Scheme Documents free of charge by contacting Linda Quatermass on +61 1300 084 012 or by email at [email protected] If you have any other enquiries you may contact Linda Quatermass at the contact details referred to above. A copy of the Scheme Documents can be viewed during the period set out above on the website maintained by QBE Asia Pacific at: http://www.qbeap.com/ We recommend that each Affected Policyholder obtain and review the Scheme, the summary of the Scheme and the Actuarial Reports, which contains a discussion of the impact of the Scheme on policyholders. THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN PREPARED BY QIA

Dated 6 November 2015

***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Reverend David Fell. Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 / 53040 Administrator Father Paul Hilder https://norfolkislandchurchofengland.wordpress.com Parish Council President - Dave Porter, for Baptism, SUNDAY SERVICES 8.30am St Barnabas Chapel - First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave 22162. Communion Service with children’s proggramme followed Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) by morning tea (Morning Prayer Service first Sunday of the MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am month). 4.30pm Evening Prayer and Sing Along at All Saints Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. Church Kingston. 10.00am Morning Worship on first Sunday of each month at All Saints Church Kingston. 9.45am Radio Programme on VL2NI AM band. UNITING CHURCH Other Activities School Scripture - each Wednesday at Cascade Road 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second Pastor Karl Tui Telephone: 22179 Tuesday 7.30am “Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.” We are the church of the “open door”. Our two historic (Proverbs 28:6) buildings All Saints Kingston and St. Barnabas Mission SUNDAY 8th at 10am: Praise and Worship Service. We Chapel are open 24 hours for sightseeing, quiet reflection, and welcome Karl and Naima Tui who will be with us for the prayer. next 3 months. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH TUESDAY 10th at 7.30am: Combined Churches’ Prayer Pastor Dion Fourie Meeting at the Uniting Church. Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in email: [email protected] the AM Band Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au OPPORTUNITY SHOP OPEN ON MONDAYS ONLY, 2: 00 TO 4: 00 PM. South The Opportunity Shop sells Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested Good clean clothes, Small household items, persons. Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship Norfolk Island CDs THURSDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio HOURS- Monday to Friday: Norfolk 9 am to 12 Noon & 2 pm to 4pm; SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- Solid Closed Public Holidays Bible preaching VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – SUNDAY 3.30pm. Public Talk; 4.00pm In your conscience Tourist Attraction a reliable guide? 1 Timothy 1 : 5 Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts THURSDAY 7.00pm. Bible Study. Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd Open on Mondays only, 2: 00 to 4: 00 pm. Free home Bible study offered to people of all ages. Admission $2:00 Answers to Bible questions available on www.jw.org COMBINED CHURCHES (Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone 22606 for details. SCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays

METEOROLOGICAL DATA NOVEMBER 2015 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Thursday 29th 1014.1 20.3 15.5 SSW 36 1543 5.2 10.6 Friday 30th 1017.9 19.3 14.8 SSW 26 0547 0.6 8.2 Saturday 31st 1021.5 19.6 14.8 SSE 19 0927 0.6 9.0 Sunday 1st 1022.9 20.3 13.5 ESE 20 0812 1.6 6.8 Monday 2nd 1022.2 21.1 14.7 ENE 20 1443 0.4 12.2 Tuesday 3rd 1020.6 21.6 13.6 ENE 17 1245 0.0 9.7 Wednesday 4th 1018.4 21.6 15.2 W 17 1257 0.0 11.4 MONTHLY MEANS FOR NOV. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR NOV : 17.6mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 21.8 RAINFALL FOR 2015 TO DATE : 789.0mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 16.1 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.9 AVERAGE NOVEMBER RAINFALL : 72.6mm AVE 1 JAN TO END NOVEMBER : 1204.3 Rainfall measured 9am - 9am the following day