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There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ Big news in telecommunications: There would also be significant reductions in the costs of international calls made from mobile services. Huge reductions in international phone call The Minister said that a new schedule of Telecom rates charges would be issued as soon as all prices had been High speed fibre to the node broadband reviewed, and that it was likely that local calls from rollout fixed phones would be charged at 10 cents per call on Minister for Finance Neville Christian announced an untimed basis. today that there would be revolutionary changes Rollout of fibre to the node broadband services to Norfolk Island telecommunications in the near Mr Christian announced that Norfolk Telecom future. “This is my Christmas present to the whole would commence a rollout of a complete fibre-optic community”, Mr Christian said. “Within the next network for the whole island from July 2008. The new few months, the Norfolk Island Government, through network will be capable of delivering television and Norfolk Telecom, will deliver leading edge technology high-speed broadband services to the entire community. and huge reductions in prices. We are determined to “This is a major advance in our telecommunications ensure that our businesses have a competitive edge and services” Mr Christian said. “The rollout is a major to lower the cost of living and of doing business through project and will be completed over a 12-month period. providing better services and reducing prices”. It demonstrates our strong commitment to ensuring Mr Christian said that the changes flowed from that Norfolk Island is at the forefront in high-speed the telecommunications strategy developed by Price broadband availability”. Waterhouse Coopers. This had resulted in new Mr Christian said that he is very pleased with the contractual arrangements for telecommunications, performance of Norfolk Telecom, which will contribute including a staged handover to a new carrier. a dividend of around $500,000 to Administration International direct dial telephone calls revenues this financial year. From 1st March 2008, outgoing IDD calls to Neville Christian Australia and New Zealand will cost just 15 cents per Minister for Finance minute from landlines. Calls to all other destinations 21st December 2007 from fixed services will cost only 35 cents per minute.

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Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098 PP.O..O. BoxBox 213,213, NorfolkNorfolk Island.Island. �� o: �� T The Norfolk Island Community, ��our visitors, families and friends Merry�� Christmas and�� a �� Happy�� New Year from The Hon Lisle Snell MLA Speaker Members and staff of the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island

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�� Christmas Greetings from Near The Jack family extends best wishes to everyone in Norfolk Island for a happy, safe and prosperous New and Far Year. To those that celebrate Christmas we wish you an His Honour the Acting Administrator and Mrs enjoyable festive season. Walsh Thank you to all those who have supported and Bianca and I would like to wish all on Norfolk encouraged me during 2007 and to those with whom I Island a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New have worked on Statutory Boards. Year and to express our appreciation for the assistance Vicky Jack and support shown to us by the community through Minister for the Environment, 2007. Education and Social Welfare One of the great privileges of our time at Government House has been the opportunity to visit many of our community and volunteer groups and to speak with Norfolk Island’s residents about their experiences and hopes for our community. Bianca and I have met many extraordinary people who are quietly doing their part to help make a positive difference. As we approach the end of 2007, it is an opportunity to be particularly thankful for the contributions made FOR SALE: by Norfolk’s many volunteers who are active in so many areas, ranging from land care and conservation Stockyard Road, Norfolk Island of our environment through to aged care, our hospital and emergency services. We are extremely fortunate to Lot 33, Section 8 Portion 17l 1.16ha have many generous people on Norfolk who give their rural zoning time for many worthwhile causes. Norfolk’s community groups and organisations BEST BUY CONSIDER THIS... also work hard throughout the year to raise funds and collect donations to help those in need, whether 2 HOMES for the price of ONE it be because of ill health or otherwise. Christmas is a time of hope and giving, so this Christmas season, Live in one and rent the other: Bianca and I encourage everyone to think of others who may not be as fortunate and give generously to HOUSE ONE • 2 bedrooms help others. • 2 bathrooms On behalf of all at Government House and the • small eat in kitchen Administrator’s Office, we wish you and your families • open plan lounge dining a safe and peaceful Christmas and holiday season, and • furniture included a bright and prosperous 2008. • 20,000 gals water storage Owen and Bianca Walsh • ﬁbro stucco cladding • 10-12 years old Marion and I would like to extend to the community HOUSE TWO • 3 bedrooms of Norfolk Island our best wishes for a Merry Christmas • 2 bathrooms (one in laundry) and a prosperous, safe and healthy New Year. • open plan lounge Thank you for your support during 2007 and I look • large modern kitchen (room for forward to working with you in 2008. Neville Christian eat in nook) Minister for Finance • Fibro Stucco cladding • Single Garage Pauline and I wish everyone in Norfolk Island • Double Bay Shed including those visitors here with us during the Festive • 20,000 gals water Season, a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year. Our heartfelt thanks for your Established gardens and fruit trees (including support during 2007. lychees, plums, nectarines, mulberry, peaches, Geoff Gardner avocado, lemon, bananas). Both homes are quietly Minister for Tourism and Health separated by courtyard fences for complete pri- vacy. Megan and I would like to wish all the people of Asking Price $390K - Norfolk Island a Merry Christmas and a safe and Why not give us a call? healthy New Year. Thank you for your support during 2007. Chris Magri Jackie on 23767 Minister for Commerce and Industry Mobile 50413 or Les 50414 Email: [email protected] Website www.quintalhomes.nlk.nf L.J. Quintal Real Estate, PO Box 279, Norfolk Island Seasons Greetings - continued The Tavener family would like to thank everyone who has given us their support and kind thoughts over Seasons greetings from our island to yours, the year. It’s been a big year but it’s ending in a much We hope your year has been happy. We have had a more gentle manner than it started. Allan has coped great year, plenty of work and travel. amazingly well with his operation and four months of For the yachties among you Bryan now has his little chemotherapy and is now well and enjoying life. We old classic motor-sailor and I just about need to hoist wish everyone on Norfolk happiness and good health the flag to remind him to come home. “I won’t be in 2008. long,” he says. Choir Ladies and Gents I’ve joined an all girls A Alan Kerr and family send Christmas greetings to Cappella choir singing a lot of gospel style rhythm and all on Norfolk Island. May you have a peaceful and love it. joyous festive season and a prosperous and healthy Wishing you and your pets all the best for 2008. 2008. Love Gael and Bryan Gartrell The “Boss”, Honkey Dorey and all the “stuffed” kids at New Kids on The Block wish everyone, young, Alice Buffett wishes everyone a joyful Christmas old and getting older a very happy, safe and a fun filled and a wonderful New Year. Christmas 2007. Let’s have a great 2008 in our homes, in our work places and in this our fabulous community, The staff at Norfolk Island Customs and Immigration having respect for one another day by day. extend to all Seasons Greetings and best wishes for God bless you all. Christmas and a Happy And Prosperous New Year. Maureen King The Boss - New Kids on The Block (We are the Peter Schmidt of “Tintoela” on Gozo (Malta) sends best) Christmas and New Year greetings to all his friends on Norfolk Island and is looking forward to seeing you Home Alone this Christmas? Join the merry folk very soon. at Norfolk Island Uniting Church 8am service on Christmas Day. To all our wonderful family and friends on Norfolk Doin’ the Kingston Walk Alone this Christmas Day? and overseas, work colleagues and everyone on We’ll be home much of the day, so join Peter and Boni Norfolk Island – we would like to extend to you all a on the verandah at 6 Quality Row for a cuppa, drink very Happy, Healthy, Blessed and safe Christmas and a or nibble! Prosperous 2008. Thanks for all your encouragement Good Wishes to you all. And to all a good new year during 2007. in 2008! Much love and Gods Blessings to all yorlye from Boni and Peter Darlene and Colin (continued overleaf) The Association of Norfolk Island Archers would like to wish all present and past archers, and sports men and women of the other sporting codes on the island a �� very safe and enjoyable festive season surrounded by �� your family and friends. Thank you to everyone who �� supported the club in 2007 during our busy year. May ��

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�� Doctor Elizabeth Pritchard misses all her many �� friends on Norfolk Island and wishes everyone a happy �� family Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New �� Year. She hopes to see everyone soon. �� The Senior Vice President of the Norfolk Island RSL Sub-Branch, Warren (Wal) Finch on behalf of the �� Sub-Branch Executive, wishes all RSL Sub-Branch �� members, RSL Womens Auxiliary members, RSL ��

Memorial Club members, RSL Day Club White Oaks �� members, and indeed all the community, a very merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous 2008, and �� the RSL looks forward to your continuing support in �� 2008. �� The Bounty Excursions team would like to say a big thank you for your support this year. We would �� like to wish you all the bass for Christmas and a Happy �� New Year. ��

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�� Seasons Gretings - continued We wish you all, a Merry Christmas 2007 Happy Times for 2008. Keep well and happy. We send our Mitch, Steve and Brian wish their customers a love, Grant and Sandy Tambling 2007. merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Last but not least, Jo, myself and Croyden hope you Di, Greg and all the Plaiters and Weavers at the Orb, have a wonderful festive season and deserved break wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe Happy surrounded by much laughter and good fun with your New Year. friends and family. Jo and I would like to take this opportunity to thank To all my piano pupils – have a very Merry everyone in the community for the support shown to us, Christmas and a happy New Year. See you at the end and to yorlye’s little local paper, The Norfolk Islander. of January 2088. This edition is already our team’s 65th edition. Joan Rawlinson. We would especially like to thank Uncle Tom, Jim and Joan, and Brentt who share without complaint our The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise Advisory horrid hours. We’d be lost without your help, and the Board, Director and Staff wish everyone a very merry help of our ‘support crew’ of many friends and family Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We who take Croyden under their wing when we get would like to thank all those who have supported ‘stuck’ or need a little time out. the Hospital over the year J.J.C. through their generous donations and any other assistance that has been provided. Congratulations Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. It has To Brendon and Anya Wotherspoon on the birth been a reasonably good 2007 healthwise for me and of their baby boy Kyan Brendon born Thursday 20th family. Olive Gregory. December at 5.00pm weighing 7lbs at the Hornsby Hospital, NSW. ....May you always know the joy of following God’s way and worshipping at His feet. Blessings to all yorlyie this Christmas. Elaine and Peter Dillon.

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We advise the following office closures during the Christmas/New Year holiday period:

Yamba Shipping Office will close from 12 noon Friday 21st December 2007 & will re-open 9am 7th January 2008.

Auckland Shipping Office will be closed from 24th December 2007 through to 7th January 2008.

Norfolk Island Shipping Office will be closed 25th, 26th & 31st December 2007 and 1st January 2008. Norfolk Island Building Supplies

I am very proud of our students for the positive manner in which we have finished the school year. Our academic Presentation Evening was a huge success, our School Certificate (SC) and Higher School Certificate results are very pleasing (in fact, NIBS the SC results are excellent) and we shared a lovely morning with parents as we watched our K-6 students THE HARDWARE SHOP perform items from the Christmas Concert which was abandoned due to the weather. Bamboo Bowls and Vases Directors Chairs Gazebo’s Light Spring Chairs Fantastic for the beach - dig in to the sand! Hammocks Umbrellas Budhas Departing Staff I would like to take this opportunity to farewell our departing staff and I know that they will be sadly Peacock Chairs missed. Goodbye and best wishes to: • Mrs Catherine Yager and her family with their Indoor Furniture move to the Alstoneville area; • Mr Elliot Leighton and his family with their move to Wauchope HS; Scatter Cushions • Mr Wayne Farquhar and his family with their move to Coonawarra PS; • Mrs Bev Cooke and her family with their move to Blinds, Venetians, Curtains Mullumbimby HS; • Mr Chris Randle with his move also to Mullumbimby HS; and • Mrs Julie South with her retirement. Where? Upstairs at NIBS Presentation Night I was extremely impressed with the organisation of Presentation Night. Considering the number of awards presented and the uncomfortable humidity, the event ran smoothly and was finished by 8:10pm. Well done to our outgoing Senior Captains Sarah Henderson and Tennielle Schmitz on the very professional manner in which they chaired the evening. NEW CASCADE ROAD Congratulations also to our staff members who did such a wonderful job in organising the evening. Mrs Meg Meers, Mrs Sue Randall, Mrs Catherine (continued overleaf) Ph: 22065

Merry ChristmasYorlye! (Yager, Mrs Helen Pedel, Mrs Judith Davidson and NSW External Exam Results Mrs Ro Shaw did an excellent job. Mr Brentt Jones, With such a small candidature (ten students) it Mr George Smith, Mr Don Reynolds and Mr Andre is difficult to compare our HSC Results with state Nobbs also did a great deal behind the scenes and I am averages but some excellent individual results are very grateful to them. evident. It is also nice to hear that those students Thanks also to our sponsors, presenters and guests who have spoken with staff are very happy with their without whom the evening cannot be a success. marks. Congratulations to our HSC class of 2007on Despite so many special features of the evening, a their results and for the excellent relationship that they few highlights come to mind, namely; developed with their teachers. • The singing of God Save The Queen and The Twenty four students sat for the School Certificate Pitcairn Anthem. Special thanks to Kik Quintal; Exams in English, Mathematics, Science, History, • The Choir performance. It was brilliant! Geography and Computing. With these numbers, a Congratulations to the students and to Mrs South comparison with state averages is more meaningful. and Ms Delaney. Students at Norfolk Island CS were above state • The induction of the new School Captains average in all subjects. In particular, they need to be and Vice Captains. Congratulations to: Dayne congratulated on their Geography results as we were O’Hara, Emma Arthur, Suzy Wright, Hayden significantly above average in this subject. Wilson, Shena Cooke, Anna Elliot, Teva Evans, Not only was it rewarding to see so many of the Isaac Bigg and Chontelle Anderson. top grades awarded (Bands 5 and 6), it is important to Christmas Concert note that we received very few of the lowest grades Although the weather wasn’t very kind to us, we (Bands 1 and 2). For example no Band 1s or 2s we did manage to have our performances albeit slightly received in English, Science, History and Geography. more low key than expected. Mrs Davidson and her In Computing all of our students received one of the Year 8 students conducted their play in front of a top two grades. very enthusiastic audience on Wednesday afternoon On behalf of all the teaching staff at Norfolk Island and our K-6 students entertained a large group of Central School I wish our students and their families a students, parents and friends on Thursday morning. very happy and safe Christmas and I look forward to In both performances, I was thoroughly entertained seeing them refreshed for the next school year when and congratulations to all of the students and teachers they return on Wednesday 30 January. Staff return for concerned. our Development Day on Tuesday 29 January. Thanks Frank Stanton Merry Christmas to all our clients and customers, may 2008 bring you

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In conjunctionIn conjunction with with the the OrganizingOrganizing Committee Committee for thefor the “��“��” ” th beingbeing held held at atthe the RSL RSL on on thethe 2929th December, December, the the Kiernan Kiernan Agencies Golf Day will be run as a fundraiser, with any Agenciesfunds raised Golf at Day the Golfwill beClub run being as donateda fundraiser, to this Benefit.with any funds raised at the Golf Club being donated to this Benefit. Norfolk Island Central School Australian Law Foundation - in 2004, 1.3 million kids in Australia lived in poverty. Compared to University Academic Presentation Evening graduates, people who don’t complete high school As is the case at this very special end of the year are 3 times as likely to go through life unemployed. Norfolk Island Central School function, the Rawson Unskilled employment opportunities now make up Hall was crowded with excited school pupils and only 40% of available jobs. Ten years ago, they made equally excited parents, relatives and friends on up a lot more and in another ten years, I would not be Tuesday, 18th December for the School Academic surprised to see that reduced to 20%. Presentation evening for 2007. Here are two interesting statistics - Chairpersons for the evening were the Senior School • Sixty percent of all adult prisoners in N.S.W. are Captains - Tenielle Schmitz and Sarah Henderson not functional in numeracy or literacy; together with the Dayne O’Hara and Emma Arthur. • Ninety percent of young people in custody in We extend our congratulations for the wonderful job N.S.W. did not complete Year 9. they did in keeping the agenda for the full programme So what I am saying is, if we don’t get numeracy of presentations moving smoothly. and literacy right in the early years, there is a deep Led by George “Kik” Quintal the evening began cost down the track and that cost is multiplied several with the singing of God Save the Queen, and the special times over. guests were then welcomed by Dayne O’Hara. There is also some interesting research to suggest In his address of Welcome, School Principal Mr. that the role of the teacher in the class room is absolutely Frank Stanton, made special mention of Kik and Bonnie critical. This was not always the case. For years and Quintal. He went on to say that at every Presentation years teachers were told that it is very difficult to make Night, he had enjoyed Kik’s renditions of God Save a difference, but it is not! Good teaching makes a huge the Queen and The Pitcairn Anthem. difference. He then then thanked Mr. Errol Wilson who, That is why we are always pushing the quality together with his group, had produced the School teaching model which is just a set of skills and a set of Magazine Hettai (“Here I Am”). There were only 70 criteria to make sure that we are reaching out to all the copies printed and there were pictures “of just about kids we can. There are a lot of other things that good every student in the school”. It typified the wonderful teachers do. Good teachers at this school set really high year at NICS and at a price of only $15.00 he said, it expectations for kids - high but realistic expectations was a great read. - and we expect that all kids can, and will learn. “The other thing to typify a really good year, has (continued overleaf) been the excellent School Certificate results. Suffice to say our Year 10 - 2007 students have been well above State average in every subject for which they sat. I think that is an incredible achievement so congratulations to all the Year 10 students”. GST OFFICE He then acknowledged the staff members who were leaving - Catherine Yager and family who were going to Alstonville, N.S.W.; Chris Randle, the Head Maths. teacher who will be returning to the Lake Macquarie area; Elliott Leighton who is transferring to Wauchope High School; Assistant Principal Wayne Farquhar to Coonawarra Public School; Beverley Cooke to Mullimbimbi High School and finally Julie South who is retiring after 39 years of teaching, “which” as Mr. Shelly Le Cren and Jan Christian Stanton said “she will remain an icon at this school”. from the GST office in Burnt Pine “Next year” he continued “will be very exciting and challenging for the loss of corporate knowledge wish everyone a in our school. It will also be very exciting because of a lot of the priorities with the N.S.W. Department of Very Merry Christmas and Education in the next few years”. Best Wishes for 2008 “There is a real scientific rigour to educational research and there is a lot of empirical data available Just a friendly reminder that November returns were due 21 to verify things that we have accepted as anecdotal December 2007 evidence for several years. I have a particular interest in early literacy and the long term cost to society when Opening hours we don’t get early literacy right. I see education, and investment in education, as an investment in those Monday 24 December – normal hours early years. I think there is a real link between a cost to Tuesday 25 December – CLOSED society down the track to poor numeracy and literacy. Wednesday 26 December – CLOSED I also think that there is that link between poverty and Thursday 27 December – normal hours long term educational disadvantage. I honestly think Friday 28 December – normal hours that poverty creates a really debilitating mind set in the Monday 31 December - normal hours Tuesday 1 January 2008 - CLOSED eyes of our young people. I would like to read a couple of statistics from the Norfolk Island Central School Academic Certificates - Logan Pitcher Most Improved; Zanaida Presentation Evening - continued Adams Class Citizen; Kyle Evans Achievement in English; They may learn differently, at different rates and at Sam Ford Achievement in Literacy and Numeracy; Stacie different times, and may need different resources, but Marriner All round effort and co-operation; Angus they can all learn and they will learn. Hubber Consistent effort and achievement in Mathematics; Keelan Clark Consistent effort and contribution to We challenge our kids to think, we require rigour in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; classroom and in other words we set high standards, Amy Elliott All round effort and enthusiasm in all areas but we set a high but realistic bar and we make kids 3/4F Awards - Book Awards - Rachel Yager Year 4 show they are working. We make kids explain their Out-standing Academic Achievement; Beau Magri Year 3 answers and we make sure that they talk about the -Outstanding Academic Achievement subject matter and use the terminology. We make Certificates - Paige Adams Most Improved; Tiarna no excuses for kids not learning and we don’t leave Finch Class Citizen; Tarquin Robinson Excellence in anything to chance - we re-visit, we re-teach and we Mathematics; Monet Plant Excellence in English; Heidi revise. Bigg Excellence in Mathematics; Savannah Richards The other thing is that we insist on good results Excellence in English; Lilli King Outstanding application and we emphasise things like reading and writing. We to all subjects; Tiaan Christian Outstanding Improve- ment. make kids work harder than they thought they could. Stage 3 Awards – 5/6M - Book Awards - Nik Mitchell We make them wonder about things. We make them Year 6 - Outstanding Academic Achievement; Shena question. We make them apologise for their mistakes. Cooke Year 5 Outstanding Academic Achievement We make them read, and read more and write more Certificates - Ashleigh Wilson for effort in all areas; and at the end of the day we hope that we make a Mai Trakulsri for co-operation with staff and students difference in all of their lives. at all times; Nicola Reeves Effort and Achievement in To all students of the Norfolk Island Central School Human Society and its Environment; Ebony Parsons Great and all your families, I wish you all a very happy, safe improvement in Mathematics; Alex McInnes Excellence Christmas and New Year and I hope that every student in English and Creative Arts; Sophie Donohoe Consistent sitting here will push yourself to achieve goals that effort in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Lauren Yager Excellence in English and you never thought you would achieve. Good night and Mathematics; Laura Jensen Consistent effort in all KLAS; good luck”. Kirsten Gomez Effort and Achievement in Science At this stage of the programme Mr. George Smith, (continued overleaf) A.M., President of the Parents & Citizens Association, presented two farewell gifts to Bev. Cook and Julie South. Infants Academic Awards Kinder/Year 1 D Awards - Book Awards - Jared Magri - Outstanding Academic Achievement; Chase Adams - Outstanding Academic Achievement. Certificates - Terry Rigby Most Improved; Amelia Murray Class Citizen; Zac Richards-Singer Consistent Effort in the class room. Kinder/Year 1 M Awards - Book Awards - Paris Christmas Day is on Prentice Outstanding Academic Achievement; William Buffet Outstanding Academic Achievement. Tuesday, Certificates - Cianna Cassidy Most Improved; “Let us do all the hard Joanie Blucher Class Citizen; Enia Mansen Effort and Achievement in all areas; Taylah Christian Excellent work” progress in Reading; Arki Nobbs Achievement in Creative and Performing Arts. Order your cooked chook now and 1/2R Awards - Book Awards - Taylah Menzies pick up Christmas Eve Outstanding Academic Achievement; Brancker South Out-standing Academic Achievement Certificates - Zeak Sharkey– Most Improved; Cassidy King Class Citizen; James Bigg Consistent effort in class; No. 14 Plain $15.00 Maxwell Whitney Enthusiasm for Reading; Liam Yelavich Excellence in English and Mathematics; Jemima Quintal No. 14 Seasoned $16.00 Consistent effort in class 1/2P Awards - Book Awards - Courtney Grube Outstanding Academic Achievement; Alicia Gomez No. 20 Plain $19.00 Outstanding Academic Achievement. Certificates - Nash Magri Improvement in reading; No. 20 Seasoned $20.00 Mya Evans Class Citizen; Isabelle Ward Excellence in Reading, Spelling and Writing; Ben Mitchell Excellence in Mathematics and Reading; Layla Graffi Effort Pre-Orders only and achievement in all areas; Paris Dunlop Effort and improvement in literacy Call Leanne or Leonard 3/4S Awards - Book Awards - Joshua Graffi Outstanding Academic Achievement Year 3; Madison Wellington Schmitz 22567 Outstanding Academic Achievement Year 4 Norfolk Island Central School Academic and Physical Education and Physical Activity and Sport Presentation Evening - continued Studies, Second in Geography and History. Joel is the Stage 3 Awards – 5/6R - Book Awards - Nicola Simpson most outstanding student in Year 9 Year 6 Outstanding Academic Achieve-ment; Will Year 10 Awards - School Certificates were awarded McInnes Year 6 Outstanding Academic Achievement. to:-Phoebe Evans, Amy Steven, Ryan Christian, Sean Certificates - Bradley Wellington for effort in all areas; Laginikoro, Chris McLeod, Cody Nobbs, Andrew Teva Evans Class Citizen for co-operation with staff and Sanchez Crombie; Michael Griffiths and Kyran Buffett students at all times; Jenna Buffett Effort and Achievement Academic Certificates and School Certificates - Jueleen in Human Society and its Environment; Jack Jauczuis Kiernan Effort and Achievement in History and Physical Excellence in English and Creative Arts; Chontelle Activity and Sport Studies and school certificate; Adrienne Anderson Excellence in Mathematics and Science; Ratu Zamor-Bongout Effort and Achievement in Mathematics Laginikoro Effort and Achievement in Science; Brianna and Industrial Technology Wood and school certificate; Stephens Excellence in Creative Arts; Myka Quintal Chelsea Donohoe Effort and Achievement in English, Consistent Effort in Personal Development, Health and Science and Food Technology 200 hours and school Physical Education certificate; Alana Buffett Second in Food Technology 200 Year 7 Awards -Alana Christian Effort and Achievement hours and school certificate; Sheenie Richards Second in in English; James Elliott Effort and Achievement in English and school certificate; John Chapman Second in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Marine Studies 200 hours and school certificate; Jonathon Rhys Schmitz Effort and Achievement in History; Kieran Chen Second in Mathematics and school certificate; Ellis Glass Effort and Achievement in Mathematics, Visual Cureton Second in Visual Arts and school certificate; Arts and Technology Wood; Jasmine McNamara Second Douglas Donaldson First in Marine Studies 200 hours in Technology Food/Textiles; Blake O’Hara Second in and school certificate; Matthew Fieldes First in Industrial Visual Arts; Jarred Summerscales Second in Mathematics; Technology Wood, effort and Achievement in Mathematics Claudia Yelavich Second in History, Geography and and school certificate; Natasha Partridge First in Food Music; Ashley Rowlinson First in Geography; Sam Taylor Technology 200 hours, Effort and Achievement in First in Personal Development, Health and Physical Geography and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Joel Shepherd First in Technology Wood, Education and school certificate;Jordana Robinson First in Effort and Achievement in Technology Food/Textiles; Textiles Technology 100 hours, second in Visual Design, Brooke Crowley First in Technology Food/Textiles, Effort and Achievement in Food Technology 100 hours and Second in English and Science; Liam Donohoe First in school certificate; Jackie Gatland First in Marine Studies Mathematics and Science, Second in Technology Wood (100) hours and Second in Physical Activity and Sport and Effort and Achievement in Music; Courtney Robinson Studies and school certificate; Katherine Jauczius First in First in English, History, Music and Visual Arts, Second English, Science, History, Visual Design and Visual Arts, in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Second in Geography and Personal Development, Health Effort and Achievement in Science and Geography and Physical Education and school certificate; Aaron Courtney is also the most outstanding student in Year 7 Kelly First in Mathematics, Geography, Food Technology Year 8 Awards - Leilani Laginikoro Effort and 200 Hours, Personal Development, Health and Physical Achievement in English; Britney Quintal-Christian Education and Physical Activity and Sport Studies, Effort and Achievement in Visual Arts; Tyrell Finch (continued overleaf) Effort and Achievement in History; Kelly Handricks Effort and Achievement in Mathematics; Jacob Richards- Singer Second in Music; Jack Robertson Second in Science; Brooke Donald Second in Tech-nology Wood; Peter Simpson Second in Mathematics, French and Technology Food/Textiles; Georgie Gray Equal first in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education; Edward Hubber First in History, Second in English and Effort and Achievement in French and Music; Jessica Hammond First in English and Technology Food/Textiles, Second in History; Sonya Gatland First in Technology Wood, equal first in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Second in Visual Arts and Effort and Achievement in Science and French; Sarah Mitchell First in Mathematics, Science, French, Visual Arts and Music, Second in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education and Effort and Achievement in Technology Food/Textiles and Technology Wood. Sarah is the most outstanding student in Year 8. Some pests will try Year 9 Awards -Kalesi Naiteitei Effort and Achievement We just want to wish anything to spoil in Science; Liam Kiernan Effort and Achievement in you all the best for your Christmas Mathematics; Brogan Evans First in Textiles Technology the festive season 100 hours and Effort and Achievement in Food Technology Thank you 100 hours; Skye Nobbs First in History, Second in Michele & Ron English, Effort and Achievement in Textiles Technology for being a 100 hours and Visual Design; Kaitlyn Sheridan First in 23223 Mob 50210 valued customer, Geography and Industrial Technology Wood, Second in we hope to see you Mathematics, Science, Personal Development, Health in the new year and Physical Education and Physical Activity and Sport Studies, Effort and Achievement in English and History; Joel Kelly First in English, Mathematics, Science, Food Technology 100 hours, Personal Development, Health Homestead Restaurant

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com Norfolk Island Central School Academic Schmitz First in Information Technology and Effort and Presentation Evening - continued Achievement in Tourism; Karl Tomlinson First in General Second in English, Science and History, school Mathematics, Second in Science and Hospitality and certificate. Aaron is the most outstanding student in Year Effort and Achievement in Standard English; Sophie 10. O’Connor First in Hospitality, Second in Standard English Year 11 Awards - James Stanton Effort and and Business Studies, Effort and Achievement in Tourism; Achievement in Industrial Technology Wood and Belinda Elliott First in Standard English, Science and Preliminary Certificate; Jess Haussmann Effort and Business Studies, Effort and Achievement in Hospitality Achievement in Advanced English and Hospitality and and Design and Technology; Sarah Henderson First in Preliminary Certificate; Ryoko Evans Second in Science Advanced English and Advanced Mathematics, Biology and Preliminary Certificate; Chelsea Evans Second in and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Hospitality, Effort and Achievement in Standard English Sarah is also the most outstanding student for Year 12. and Business Studies and Preliminary Certificate; Mary 2006 Dux of Norfolk Island Central School- Caitlin Johnston First in Ancient History; Jaimi Quintal First in Pedel. Hospitality and Preliminary Certificate; Gabby Buffett Individual/Esteemed Awards and Equal first in Personal Development, Health and Physical Scholarships Education, Effort and achievement in Ancient History These awards are presented to students who have and Tourism, also Outstanding Achievement Award in consistently tried their best in all areas throughout the Tourism (Operations) and Preliminary Certificate; Trent year. Donald First in Science, Effort and Achievement in Sport, Travelworld Awards - Year K/1D Jacob Anderson; Lifestyle and Recreation and Preliminary Certificate; Year K/1M Dana Schmitz; Year 1/2R Ivy Carr; Year 1/2P Genna FitzPatrick Second in Information Technology, Jake Crowley; Year 3/4S Katie Fitzpatrick; Year 3/4F and Ancient History and Preliminary Certificate; Suzy Andre Forrester; Year 5/6R Lara Bigg; Year 5/6M Katelin Wright First in Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Equal Boniface-Bell; Year 7 Claudia Yelavich; Year 8 Edward first in Personal Development, Health and Physical Hubber; Year 9 Kaitlyn Sheridan; Year 10 Jackie Gatland Education, Second in English Standard and Preliminary ; Year 11 Chelsea Evans; Year 12 Karl Tomlinson. Certificate; Emma Arthur First in Visual Arts, Second in Scott Christian Award. Presented to a Year 6 boy who Advanced English and Biology, Effort and Achievement has achieved a high standard in Practical and Creative Arts in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Jack Jauczius and Preliminary Certificate; Dayne O’Hara First in Norfolk Island Rotary Public Speaking Awards - English Standard, Second in General Mathematics and Junior Shae Plant; Intermediate Emilee Nicolai; Senior Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Effort and Achievement Chelsea Donohoe. in Tourism, Outstanding Achievement Award in Tourism Legislative Assembly Debating Champions for (Operations) and Preliminary Certificate; Nicole Gow 2007:- Juniors Ratu Laginikoro, Jack Jauczius and First in General Mathematics, Second in Business Studies Mitchell James. Intermediates Liam Donohoe, Claudia and Visual Arts, Effort and Achievement in Ancient Yelavich, Courtney Robinson and Sam Taylor. Seniors History and Preliminary Certificate; Hayden Wilson First Amy Steven, Sheenie Richards, Natasha Partridge and in Chemistry and Biology and Preliminary Certificate; Katherine Jauczius Sofia Gardner First in Advanced English, Business KC Industries Award. Presented to a Year 9 to 12 Studies, Information Technology, Effort and Achievement student who has excelled in woodwork at NICS Matthew in General Mathematics and Visual Arts, Preliminary Fieldes from Year 10. Certificate. Sofia is the most outstanding student in Year Lions Club of Arthur’s Vale Award. Presented to a 11. student who has excelled in Textiles and Design - Brogan Preliminary Certificates - Emily Chen, Inez Evans, Evans from Year 9. Holli Meers, Callum Christian, Blake Clarke, Mitchell Community Arts Society Visual Art Award. Presented Kelsall, Sani Ratulevu and Kit Wilson. to a student from Years 10 to 12 for the Most Outstanding Year 12 awards - Sarah Donaldson Effort and Student in Art Making - Chelsea Evans from Year 11. Achievement in Business Studies; Duncan Hubber Second The Pilly Award. Sponsored by Norfolk Windows, is in Advanced English and Preliminary Certificate; Tenielle presented to a student from Kindergarten to Year 6 in

TWO CHIMNEYS WINES NORFOLK ISLAND Noelene and Rod wish all their supporters a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! FESTIVE SEASON OPENING TIMES Saturday 22 to 24 December - 1:00 to 6:30pm Monday 31: New Years Eve - Closed Tuesday 25: Christmas Day - Closed Tuesday 1 January 2008: New Years Day - Closed Wednesday 26: Boxing Day - Closed Wednesday 2 January 2008: Vineyard Holiday - Closed Thursday 27 to 30 December - 1:00 to 6:30pm Jazz In January - Rick Robertson - Live In Concert Sunday afternoon 6 January and Friday evening 18 January. Telephone Cellar Door for details - Bookings from 3 January 2008. Ph 24410. Norfolk Island Central School Academic Karl Tomlinson - worthy Presentation Evening - continued recognition of their consistent effort and desire to improve recipient of - Andre Forrester. Victoria Cross Shield Reuben F. Scarf Award. Presented to a student from “Each year careful consideration is given to Year 7 to 10, also in recognition of consistent effort and nominating a student who has, with determination desire to improve -Jonathon Chen. succeeded in reaching his or her chosen goals, despite The inaugural Tim Lloyd Music Award, which adversity. is proudly named after the late Tim and sponsored by Mrs. Julie South. Timmy dedicated her services to our Living with just his Dad from a very early age, school in so many ways, but her passion and enjoyment Karl Tomlinson has always known what it is to take was playing the piano for our children of all ages, which responsibility and play an active role in looking after she did for many years. This is the first year that this himself. When his father had to go to the mainland award has been presented and it goes to a student for her two years ago, he took responsibility for a while for excellent contribution to choir and involvement in special his younger brother Ben as well as himself. Through performances - Lara Bigg from Year 6. all these challenges, and opportunities to do otherwise, Gordon and Kit Duvall Bequest Award. Presented to Karl has maintained an exemplary attendance at school a student who shows an interest and ways of improving the and kept up with the demands of senior studies. natural environment of Norfolk Island - Jackie Gartland With his father and brother away, he has largely from Year 19. supported himself in every way including financially, The Chapman Scholarship, donated by the late Mrs Enid Chapman, to two students who have completed through Senior School and his Higher School their final year of secondary education at NICS and who Certificate with determination and success. He are pursuing further education or career training - April remains positive, hardworking and cheerful as well as Melgren and Karl Tomlinson from Year 12. being a thoroughly likeable and mature young man. The Norfolk Island Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship. He is a valuable member of Student Representative Awarded to a student who will be pursuing further Council, always willing to help others, a reliable training on the mainland in Events Management - Tenielle member of Cadets and is looked up to and respected Schmitz. by many of his peers. He has continued to set himself Victoria Cross Shield awarded to a student who has high expectations and goals. overcome adversity and demonstrated their will and Karl has already left for Australia to take up an determination to achieve success - Karl Tomlinson. (See School Principal’s note elsewhere). Apprenticeship, which he organised by himself whilst ‘The Eldon Foote Foundation’ Scholarship awards. still living on Norfolk Island. These two awards has for many years, generously enabled Karl’s achievements, maturity, commonsense and Year 10 students from our school the opportunity to willingness to help others despite his own adversity, continue with their senior years at Hurlstone Agricultural make him a role model for other students. It is with High School in Sydney - Douglas Donaldson and Ellis great pleasure that Karl Tomlinson is awarded the Cureton. Victoria Cross Shield for 2007. Kevin Olsson Memorial Award. Presented to a student Warren Finch, in Year 10 or 12 for effort, achievement and willingness to President, Norfolk Island RSL Sub-branch. do their best - Belinda Elliott from Year 12. Frank Stanton Queen Victoria Scholarships. Presented each year to two junior and two senior students for outstanding Principal, Norfolk Island Central School. academic results, excellent conduct, attitude and attendance at Norfolk Island Central School. Mrs. Audrey My apologies - due to space restraints and technical Scott, who was senior girl winner of the Scholarship in issues we are unable to include any photographs taken 1935, presented the awards. Junior Girl: Shae Plant; Junior on the night of our students with this article. Copies of Boy: Mitchell James and Senior students - Sofia Gardner the photographs are available from Cameralines and and Belinda Elliott. Quick Prints Junior School Captains: Anna Elliott and Teva Evans – Shena Cooke was elected as Junior Captain, but as she is leaving the Island cannot fulfil the position. Junior Vice Captains: Chontelle Anderson, Isaac Bigg. Senior School Captains – Emma Arthur and Dayne The management and staff of O’Hara. Senior Vice Captains – Suzy Wright and Hayden Wilson. ISLAND INDUSTRIES extend their best wishes to all in This summary of what was a most enjoyable Norfolk Island for Christmas and the evening would not be complete if I did not mention the New Year. singing of the School Choir. It was heatening to hear those young voices, under the conductorship of Julie We will be closed from today until South and Tanya Delaney rendered three items- Dona Wednesday, 2nd January, but urgent Nobis Pacem, Chariots Coming and the School Song - Play the Game was music to the ear! calls can be made during that time to - Tom. Darren Crane on 50345 I was given the wrong story served as a member of the Joint Standing Committee In an effort to ascertain who would be our new on Electoral Matters and the House of Representatives Minister in the recently elected Rudd Federal Standing Committee of Privileges. Robert was re- Government I rang DOTARS at 5.15 p.m. on Friday, elected to the Shadow Ministry on 22nd November 14th December, 2001. My call was transferred to the Department’s He graduated from the University of New South Communication officer and he informed that the new Wales with degrees in Arts and Law and awarded a Minister in charge of Norfolk Island affairs was the Master of Laws from the University of Sydney Hon. Anthony Albanese. He attended Connells Point Primary School and was However, this was not the case. The Acting School Captain of Blakehurst High School in 1975. Administrator Mr. Owen Walsh has provided the Married to wife Michelle, has three daughters and following information - “Federal responsibilities a son. Robert is the third generation of his family to for Territories has been transferred to the Attorney- represent the Australian Labor Party in a parliament. General’s portfolio. His grandfather, Alfred McClelland, served in the The new Ministers for that portfolio are the Hon. New South Wales State Parliament between 1920 and Robert McClelland MP and the Hon. Bob Debus MP. 1932 and his father, the Hon Douglas McClelland, was The allocation of responsibilities between these two a New South Wales Senator from 1962 to 1987 and the Ministers has yet to be formally announced. As soon Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom as it is, I will let you know”. from 1987 to 1991. In the meantime, here is a little about the two Personal interests include Australian history, Ministers, one of whom may have the affairs of the surfing, sailing, rugby league (St. George) and sport Island in their Federal portfolio. more generally. (continued overleaf) Attorney-General, The Hon. Robert McClelland MP - Robert McClelland is the federal Achim and Rose Friedrichs wishing member of parliament for our friends a Merry Christmas and a Barton, based in the St George area of Sydney. Happy New Year and hope it brings Robert was elected good fortune and above all, Good to Federal Parliament Health and much Happiness for the in 1996, and became the Shadow Attorney- coming Year ahead. General in 1998. He has

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Our Front Cover This week’s front cover shows one of two carvings of the Nativity scene. They were both carved on Dave Pitcher of mother-of-pearl shell by the pupils of the Melanesian Mission, and can be viewed in St. Barnabas Mission �� Chapel. �� Results of the R.S.L. Sub- �� Branch Major Car Raffle extends ��warm wishes to all the The N.I.R.S.L was near full of ticket holders last community�� and may the New Year night all hoping to be the lucky winner of the fantastic �� bring good health and�� prosperity. raffle run by the R.S.L. Sub-Branch. Results of the �� raffle drawn under Police supervision are as follows. 1st - Kate Gardner (ticket 281), winner of the car To my treasured customers, ‘thank which was kindly donated by Eldoo Hire Cars, and 200 litres of fuel donated by Kerry you’, I will continue to provide my Douran. services to the Joinery Trade as normal 2nd - Millie Walden (ticket 260) winner of $200 in Shortridge Road cash. 3rd - Jannise Witt (ticket 426) winner of $100 cash. To prospective customers, I look The Norfolk Island R.S.L. Sub-Branch would forward to offering you my services in like to sincerely thank the fantastic sponsors of this �� fundraiser, and also the community for getting in all aspects�� of the Joinery� Trade.� behind the raffle. � QUALITY� �ASSURED� �� Thank you. � �� Christmas Lights Competition �� 2007 �� Judging of this year’s Christmas Light Competition �� will take place Christmas Eve when the ‘wow factor’ �� judging will be done by Izak Nobbs, and Croyden and �� Douglas Snell.

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We have taken early steps to communicate with the incoming Rudd Labor Government, inviting the Prime Minister and several other portfolio Ministers to visit Norfolk Island, and offering to provide detailed personal Near the roundabout - briefings here or in Australia on the many services we Taylor’s Road provide and on relevant policy issues. Telephone 22117 (continued overleaf) From the desk of the Chief Minister - continued This process initiates a program to upgrade our data Of course, we will also take the chance to explain management systems and will no doubt enhance our priorities and to seek assistance where it is available our efficiency with regard to financial matters, an on important projects. important stage in the review of the public service that Strategic Plan - New Directions for Norfolk this Government has undertaken. Island On Radio Norfolk earlier this week, I attempted to Early in the new year, you will receive a copy of the thank the myriad of people and groups who contribute Strategic Plan for 2008-09, which is a comprehensive toward making Norfolk Island such a special place. I document setting out the goals and measurable won’t try to list them all here, but I do want to say a objectives of the Norfolk Island Government over the special thank you to all of the community groups such remainder of the term of the 12th Assembly. Among as service clubs, cultural and sporting organisations other important goals, it sets out our plans for economic and volunteers in many great causes who have given growth and diversification, infrastructure development of their time to the community this year. I also want to and maintenance, improving the quality and delivery acknowledge the advice and support of my Ministerial of community services, enhanced consultation and the colleagues, Members of the Assembly, Assembly promotion of fairness, opportunity and responsibility. support staff, CEO and every member of the public I want to thank the many people who have provided service, statutory bodies and advisory boards and comment and input on the consultation draft of the committees for their support and efforts over the last Plan, especially those community members who year – thank you very much. supplied constructive and detailed comments. I would like to finish by wishing everyone at home I do not intend to make this Christmas message a or away the very best festive season and a happy, detailed chronicle of the things we have done in 2007, healthy and prosperous 2008. I look forward to putting nor of all the important tasks that await us in 2008. 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�� “The rain reigns” The subject of the lovely soaking rain we have been experiencing has certainly governed the conversation of locals and visitors over the last few days. After the very dry months of October and November, the December rainfall has been a Godsend for those of us who are expecting friends and family for Christmas. The following will give you some idea of how our rain gauges have been recording since October -

Norfolk Landcare Group October To all the many people that have volunteered their Average 87.6 mm. time during this past year. Received 24.6 mm. Take a bow, the trees that you planted are growing, Lowest on record 1938 11.9 mm the Island is neat and tidy and we have been successful Highest on record 1998 333.0 mm. in receiving a further grant from the Australian Envirofund. November We wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful Average 73.2 mm. New Year, we also look forward to seeing you in Received 27.2mm 2008 at Cascade Reserve for the second stage of the Lowest on record 2002 5.4 mm. “Regeneration of the Old Growth Forest”. Highest on record 1988 446.0 mm. THANK YOU SO MUCH. December Average 83.2 mm The Norfolk Landcare Committee: Received 199.4 mm Warren, Louise, Jimmy, Derek, George, Wally, (up to 9.00a.m. Friday 21st) Nicki. Lowest on record 1899 5.2 mm Highest on record 1989 473.0 mm. Annual Christmas Greeting Annual Average 1309.3 mm The CEO and all of the staff of the Administration of Received 1076.8 mm Norfolk Island wish everyone an enjoyable Christmas Lowest on record 1905 809.6 mm and a prosperous 2008.

Penny and Tet of the Norfolk Insurance Office would like to wish everyone on Norfolk a merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year. ISLAND VET SURGERY The Norfolk Island RSL Club would like to thank all their members and patrons for their patronage in 2007, Middlegate and look forward to seeing you all again in 2008. Telephone: 50838 or 23838 Ph: 50VET

Available at Sweeties for Christmas Assortment of Jams, Christmas stufﬁngs for the Pork, Turkey, Beef, Lamb and Chicken Meat rubs and Seasonings Corn Flakes D.I.Y. Gingerbread Houses Stocking $9.90kg Beligan Chocolates Sugar Free Jams and Chocolates ﬁllers Natural Muesli $9.10kg Ferrero Rocher Just arrived! FINAL BAND NITE FOR 2007!! FRIDAY 28TH DECEMBER 8pm till late! Have you ever seen the two hundred year old Journal of Captain Cook in which he talks about the discovery of Norfolk Island? From this week the book “4 ALIVE” will be for sale at Gallery 2899 next to Norfolk Video as well as the accounts of John Hunter and the voyage Norfolk’s Best 4 Piece Band of the HMS Sirius. Hundreds of years ago, when an explorer would Live On Stage! return home, his ship bursting with natural treasures, it was common to tell the story of the trip with the help of the journals that were kept during the voyage. Come And Dance The Night Aw ay Sometimes, depending on the importance of the expedition or the wealth of the captain, that story At would also be published. When Captain Cook returned from his first and Norfolk’s Premier Club. second voyage his journals were published, in 1773 Satisf action Guar eenteed!! and 1777. These books are exceptional in their beauty. His first and second journal were completed with over 50 engravings and charts, each of which was individually hand printed before being bound into the final book. The engravings or prints show many New Years Eve dif ferent scenes from the Pacific islands. Some show the lifestyle of the islanders while others illustrate the Want That Quiet NYE? degree of danger that the sailors encountered such as attacks by some Island peoples. The process of printing a book like Cook’s in the COME DOWN TO THE LEAGUES CLUB 1700s was a very expensive exercise and so often books were made to order like a subscription. The • NO B AND purchaser would usually receive only the loose sheets • NO NOISE of the book and would need to have their local book binder bind the book so that it matched the style of • NO FUSS their personal library. Therefore the exact number of printed copies is not always known – something very • GREAT FOOD common with books of that age – and over time many • GREAT DRINKS would be lost at sea or destroyed by fire. Troy Hamilton-Irvine has brought the Journal of • GREAT COMPANY Captain Cook’s second voyage printed in 1779 to Norfolk Island. It was during this expedition that Cook Giving You What You Want!! discovered and charted the island. Among the many charts is a small map of Norfolk, which includes a good mention of the island’s beauty, flora and fauna. A second interesting account of early Norfolk Norfolk Island Island history that will be of fered through Gallery 2899 is John Hunter’s story of the voyage of HMS Sirius. Printed in 1793 Hunter wrote it to detail the Leagues Club voyage out from England among the First Fleet ships and the establishment of the settlements in Sydney and on Norfolk, including the Sirius’s wrecking on Setting the mark! our reef in 1789. In writing it he may have been trying to reduce the blame for the ship’s loss. The book has a good section on Norfolk Island as most members of PHONE 22440 the ships crew were left here for close to a year before they could be taken off. Another interesting book that Troy recently acquired from an English auction house is William Bligh’s 1792 book “A Voyage to the South Seas…”. The book describes the voyage of the Bounty, the subsequent mutiny and Bligh’s voyage to Timor in the infamous long boat. Especially from a Norfolk Island point of view the books is fascinating with plans of the Bounty and Bligh’s long boat bound in. It could be imagined that Bligh like Hunter wrote the book partially to absolve himself of responsibility over the loss of the Bounty, which was a serious incident. Similar perhaps to loosing one of QANTAS’s jumbo jets and hoping they would overlook it. These early books are our connection in understanding what the first things people back in England were learning of the Pacific and the settlements in Sydney and on Norfolk in the late 1700s. The display at Gallery 2899 is a great opportunity to see and maybe even own a part of Norfolk and Australia’s early history close to where the events actually happened. The gallery will have a fresh selection of engravings and charts from this week illustrating Cook’s voyage and the early years of Norfolk, Australia, and New Zealand. Rob, Tina, or TroyTroy would be happy to give you a tour of the gallery so drop in or give them a call on 50770. By Nina Plonka and Troy Hamilton-Irvine

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�TRY Congratulations Mim! � Delicious� Christmas� mince Friday, 14th December 2007 was a great day for Mimosa (Mim) Fresta, daughter of John (Beef) Buffett pies – preservative & wheat free of Norfolk Island and Maria Fresta of Bundaberg, Queensland, on the occasion of her graduation from the �� University of Queensland Centre, St. Lucia Campus as a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. � Freshly baked croissants Chancellor of the University, The Honourable Sir Llewellyn Edwards AC, conferred the Award to Mim �� and others from the Faculty of Health Sciences. This was the second of Mim’s degrees as she is also BBQ’s and picnics a Bachelor of Archaeology and Anthropology. John was accompanied at the ceremony by Kerry Douran (Mim’s Godfather), Liz Randall and Mim’s boy friend Brendon. John Christian-Bailey who also made the trip to Brisbane could not unfortunately, get BE QUICK TO AVOID a ticket to the Ceremony. DISAPPOINTMENT They all marked the occasion with a celebratory dinner for Mim at one of Brisbane’s leading restaurants Brian, Sue and Leanne Due to other commitments, Mim’s mother Maria and her husband who live in Bundaberg, could not would like to wish everyone a attend the graduation. Well done Mim, we are all looking forward to very Merry Christmas and meeting you again during your forthcoming holiday all the best for 2008 on Norfolk. - Tom.

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THE PATISSERIE will be closed from the 25th of December until the 3rd of January for renovations. Any inconvenience is regretted. NORFOLK’S BEST WOOD- HOMES WANTED FIRED BREAD ONLY AT TWO 7-week old BLACK AND WHITE WOODFIRED PIZZA PIZZA KITTENS. Please ‘phone Candice on 23838 or 50838 Pizza Pizza will be closed on Wednesday the 26th of December. New policy on wine imports Thank you for your support during the year. Minister for Finance Neville Christian has Wishing everyone a announced changes to the policy in relation to importation of wines and the level of mark-up applied by the Liquor Bond. The result will be that importers Merry Christmas of bulk quantities of wine who meet certain criteria and a will pay less than half the current level of mark-up to happy and prosperous New Year the Liquor Bond. Mr Christian said that the new procedures would from Dyann at apply on a trial basis and would be reviewed at the end of June 2008. Importers would still be required to Broadwalk and Beyond hold Ministerial approval for incoming shipments of wine, and to benefit from the new policy would have to satisfy the following criteria: 1. Minimum order of $20,000 from supplier with the order placed through Liquor Bond; Paul and Kim from 2. Wine must be sourced from a single supplier; 3. The importer is to accept all shipping risks; and 4. Payment and pick-up of order within 10 working �� days after notification that the order is ready for collection. The Liquor Bond will apply a pricing policy to �� qualifying shipments based on a total of: • Purchase price from supplier would like to wish a • Freight and transport cost • Lighterage Merry Christmas • Local cartage aandnd • Waste Management Levy • 25% duty on purchase price • Reduced level of Bond mark-up • Plus 9% GST Happy New Year

Mr Christian said that the new policy was a to all their clients who have supported recognition that some importers received shipments them throughout 2007. of a substantial size which were basically transferred direct from the Bond to the importer with lower unit handling costs than for small shipments or individual Yelavich Panel Repairs purchases. will be closed over the Christmas Further information on the new procedures is Period re-opening 7th January. available from Mr Doug Jackson, Liquor Bond Manager. Neville Christian Minister for Finance 21st December 2007

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“It’s better to be five minutes late than dead on time” In a Statement to the House at last Wednesday’s Assembly meeting, Chris Magri, the Minister for Commerce and Industry, announced the commencement of a road safety campaign over the Christmas/New Year period.. St. John Ambulance, Australia “On Norfolk Island the festive period generally Norfolk Island Division coincides with plenty of opportunities to celebrate and From Sister Bonnie Quintal I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone First thanks to those who took part in the Airport on Norfolk a really happy Christmas and to encourage exercise on Tuesday 18th. December, it was well everyone to be careful on the roads” he said. organised and some of the actors are award winners. He went on to say, “the Norfolk Island Government All the Officers of the St. John Ambulance wish respects the judgement of individuals and the decisions everyone a safe and accident free Christmas. that they make with regards to road safety. However, Despite St. John Ambulance ‘having’ a Christmas the Government also recognises that proper education break, we are still on call when and if needed, so lets about road safety issues is a key link in a person’s all enjoy Christmas and New Year by careful driving ability to ensure that he or she makes informed and and when you go to parties make sure you nominate a prudent decisions about safe behaviour on the roads, non-drinking driver in your party. in their own interests, and in the interests of other road Let us all enjoy this festive season. users. “In recognition of this, the Norfolk Island Government is undertaking a road safety campaign over Christmas and New Year. Members are probably aware that our Deputy Speaker, Ms Gaye Evans, takes part in a programme at the school to encourage the use Ribbon of the Norf’k language. Ms Evans asked her students Ribbon Ribbon to think about road safety, and they came up with some excellent ideas. One of these is a poster encouraging people to wear seat belts, which will appear in this New large stock week’s Norfolk Islander. We will also be placing of advertisements and radio announcements about road safety, some of them based on the ideas put forward New Ribbons by the students. I know that the police will also be for Christmas vigilant over the festive season, so that drivers who act irresponsibly can expect to face the consequences of and all speeding, drink driving or other unsafe behaviour. occasions “The Norfolk Island Government will be introducing a comprehensive road safety programme in 2008, but in the meantime, and especially over this festive period, I ask everyone to consider that you are better Broadwalk and Beyond off “being five minutes late than dead on time”.

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I spoke this week to Dane O’Hara, who is pictured above with Jaimi and Gabby, and he told me that they have now been joined by a committee consisting of Les Quintal, Jackie Pye, Bob Elvey and members of the Community Arts Society. Commencing with a Rotary Club cooked breakfast of bacon and eggs on the beautiful at beautiful Emily bay the family day on Saturday 20th, will include such events as - • Sand modelling Open from 5.30 every evening • Body building and children’s activities except Wednesday and Sunday • Learn to swim classes • Swimming races • A pie eating contest • Treasure Hunt and Lolly scramble • Tug-of-war and athletic events Bookings available for • Raft race with $500 worth of prizes to be won. • Fishing competition • Pony Rides • Sunset dinner with live music. Christmas Lunch Support from the School and from the community has been very positive with direct donations to offers to help on the day. The Parents and Citizens Association and have donated “Sun Block” for the children. As this is NYSEC’s first major event, they are moving steadily along and doing things step by step, New Years Eve but at the same time, plans are already being formulated for SummerFest 2009. Well done yorlye for taking this initiative and not only getting work experience, but really becoming Ph : 24225 involved in event management. Bumbroas Road ~ Norfolk Island - Tom. Give Me Land, Lots Of Land With Starry Skies Above, But Don’t Fence Me In……

And the lucky winner is... Myra Fells from Edinburgh Scotland is the lucky Well LJQ can offer you several blocks of winner of the half carat round brilliant cut diamond at land, which will do just that; the recently held Norfolk Shopfest. She won the diamond which was kindly sponsored by Warren and Cynthia Langman of Diamonds LAND -ACREAGE Exclusive while she was on the island visiting friends • 5 Acres with panoramic views Mudgie and Peter Guile. – electricity to road front - Red Road Well done Myra, we are sure it will make a beautiful - $384k piece of jewellery. • 3.5 Acres –Cutters Corn $85k • 3 Acres – Gently Sloping Ferny Lane palm plantation $320k • 2+ Acres – Flat with mountain and sea views at Ball Bay $220k • 2 Acres – with bore, phone, electricity (3phase) shed in Cascade Road $210k • 4.5 Acres – Sloping land with good Norfolk Island Tourism building site, electricity to road front – Stockyard Road - $200k Minister for Tourism • 2.5 Acres – fenced, cattlestop, well, HON Geoff Gardner MLA electricity – views to Mount Pitt – Cascade Road $260k Board Members Wally, Morgan, Matt, Nadia, Ian, Marion LAND – LIFESTYLE BLOCKS General Manager • 674m2 - Grassy Road – fenced - $107k Steve McInnes • 1/2 Acre – Fenced, Cattlestop, Electricity to Road – Satties Corner VIC and Aiport Staff $275k Sue, Tania, Jacqui, Stacey, Kelly, Genna • 1/2 Acre – Views to Mount Pitt – good and Bev building block Shortridge $105k • 1/2 Acre – Views to Cascade Bay Would like to wish everyone on – electricity - $138k Norfolk Island A Very Merry Christmas Why not give us a call? and a Jackie on 23767 Safe and Happy Mobile 50413 or Les 50414 Email: [email protected] New Year Website www.quintalhomes.nlk.nf L.J. Quintal Real Estate, PO Box 279, Norfolk Island New Executive Director for The final reports of the two Committees will be presented to the General Assembly of the Council Pacific Games Council which will be held in the Cook Islands in September The Pacific Games Council (PGC) is pleased to 2008. announce the appointment of Andrew Minogue (picture The Executive Board which met in Noumea from below) to the new post of Executive Director. 27th to 30th November finalized arrangements with A co-operative agreement between the PGC and New Caledonia Pacific Games Association for the the Government of New Caledonia has provided the PGC Office. We also reviewed New Caledonia’s seed funding for the establishment of a new PGC plans for 2011 Games and visited some of the facilities Headquarters in Noumea and the creation of this new which will be used for the 2011 Games. Executive Director post. Vidhya P. Lakhan, The PGC is delighted to have the co-operation of President, Pacific Games Council. the Government of New Caledonia and will use these resources to further develop the Pacific Games brand and bring a new dimension to the PGC’s marketing and sponsorship capacity for the benefit of the 22 member FOR RENT Pacific Games Associations and the future Organising Committees of our event, most notably the 2011 Pacific RETAIL SHOPS, from $ 155 per week. Great Games in New Caledonia. location, opposite Visitors Centre and P.O. Parking at I am delighted to have secured the services of Mr door. Long or short lease to suit. 23778. Andrew Minouge. He declined an offer of employment with the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising POSITIONS VACANT Committee in favour of the PGC. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee was PAINTER / BRUSH HAND. Please ‘phone John also interested in Andrew. We are therefore grateful to on 22580 him for his decision to work for us. Andrew is married. His wife Narell is a lawyer and they have two young children. Mr. Minogue brings a wealth of experience, both sporting and governmental, to this new post having served as an Australian Diplomat (1993- 1998), National Olympic Committees Co-ordinator for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games (1998-2000), International Relations Director of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games (2002-2006), and most recently as the Operations Advisor to the Chairman of the 2007 South Pacific Games Organising Committee in Samoa. Mr. Minogue has already commenced working for the PGC. For the time being he will be based in Apia, Samoa where the PGC has important interests to ensure that a full post Games report is completed and that Samoa sets the right direction to sustain its Games venues over the long term. We expect Mr Minogue to relocate to Noumea by the middle of next year. However the PGC office will open on the 1st of May, 2008 in Noumea It will be located in the headquarters building of CTOS (New Caledonia Olympic and Sports Committee) and will be under the supervision of PGC Secretary-General, Mr. David Boyd. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The PGC Sponsorship and Marketing and the Charter Review Committees met in Auckland New Zealand last week. The Charter Review Committee is reviewing the Charter to make it more user friendly. I expect their final report by Mid March next year. The Sponsorship and Marketing Committee have started work their strategies to attract Regional PGC Sponsors and also draw up strategies for co-operative approach between the Council and our Games Organising Committees for 2009 Mini Games and 2011 Pacific Games in the area of Host Broadcasting and sponsorship and marketing our two Games. �� Blow Waves Norfolk Island Museum year 1/2 Price! ends on a high note with Laura 2007 has ended on a high note for the Norfolk Island Museum. At last week’s Norfolk Island Tourism Awards (and wasn’t that a great night!) the Museum was Runner-up in the “Tours and Activities” category. Facial Waxing and Tinting The Minister responsible for the Museum, Mrs Vicky Jack, was very pleased with the award, stating “Norfolk 1/2 Price! Island Museum offers a wide range of displays, tours and activities which enable our visitors and the local community to gain a greater understanding of our Intensive Hot Masque fascinating and unique history and culture. I am Hair Treatment thrilled that the very capable team at the Museum has been recognised for their outstanding efforts”. 1/2 Price! People may not realise it but the Museum offers a number of tours and activities that are greatly With every Full Colour and Cut appreciated by visitors to the island. Our Tag-A-Long Tours, conducted six days a week by Helen Sampson receive and Janelle Blucher, give visitors a behind-the-scenes Blow Wave tour and opens up all sorts of stories relating to the Museum’s collections and displays. 1/2 Price! The Trial of the Fifteen has also been doing good business of late with our box office up by about 40%. Credit must go to the cast and hosts for this Weekly Discount Rates achievement. The Trial has now been going since 1999 in which time there have been more than 500 performances, and in 2007 the play was attended by its Gift Vouchers Available 27,000th visitor – we are hoping to host the 30,000th in 2008! More and more visitors are now appreciating the Enter our museums, and, judging from the Comments Book, they love them. The museum attendants – Jeanine Brown, Rachel McConnell, Helen Sampson, Andrea �� Greenwood, Janelle Blucher and Mary Cooper – are to be congratulated for their expert knowledge of the island’s history and the excellent service they provide MMelanie,elanie, SonjaSonja andand LauraLaura wouldwould likelike toto saysay for visitors. ‘thank you’ to our fantastic clients for Price is one of the key elements of the marketing the support throughout the year and to mix and there is no doubt that $21.80 for a Museum Pass (three museums plus Tag-A-Long Tours anytime wish you all a Merry Christmas during a holiday) is a fantastic bargain. and a happy and safe 2008 To round out their visit to the museums many visitors also do morning tea or lunch at the REO Café. Monica Menzies has done a great job with the café and Opposite Visitors Information Centre the menu, and dining at the REO Café is certainly one of the quality activities for which the Museum won its PH: 24283 award. Norfolk Island Museum year ends on a high note - continued The Office of the Administrator will be closed And might I remind readers that the café also sells over the Christmas period from Monday 24 – books and souvenirs relating to Norfolk Island’s Friday 28 December 2007 inclusive. unique cultural heritage. If you are looking for a last- Urgent matters including passport or immigration minute Christmas gift, the café is open on Saturday matters can be directed to Owen Walsh on mobile and Monday till 3pm. We have just received a number numbers 50001 or Anne Wright on 50002. of new titles, including the very handsome Tall Ships The Office of the Administrator takes this (with a chapter on the Bounty replica) as well as opportunity to wish the community a very Happy Australia’s Most Notorious Convicts and From Cook Christmas and New Year.” to Convicts. Congratulations - Christmas Promotion Winners Coca-Cola Stereo Nicola Glass Kimberely Clark Water Purifier E Snell Wondersoft Mixer Mel & Joe Juicer Susan Zamor Cadbury Palystation 3 Denise Reeves Foodland $250 Voucher Ash & Luke Foodland $250 Voucher Joanne Adams Mainland BBQ Martin & Heather Cross

Readers will realise that “ToursTours and Activities” VON ZIPPER are up-front museum functions that require a lot of behind-the-scenes organising. So I must acknowledge the hard work and application of Lisa Richards, the Museum’s Admin Officer, who does the rosters, bookings, accounts, orders, and a myriad of other things that keep the Museum on track. Finally, I would like to thank everyone on the island for their generous support of the Norfolk Island Museum throughout 2007, and I wish everyone – locals and visitors alike – a happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year. A couple of days ago Rachel McConnell, who is working on the diaries of Julia Farr, a member of staff at the Melanesian Mission, came across the following diary entry for Christmas 1897. (Does it sound a little bit familiar?) I must write a little today for the benefit of all at home [Julia was from Adelaide] where my thoughts keep wandering. It is not a very favourable day being showery and threatening and we have had such floods of rain, the whole place is spongy and nasty. Has been more or less all week. Still there is “Peace on Earth, Good will towards men” and all the faces are bright and happy and all seem at one and in fellowship and we are all, I think, thankful and happy. Brian Hubber Norfolk Island Museum basalt ~ one stop Christmas shopping Chocolate ﬁ gs, silk wraps, mojito mix, Paddington chocolates, contemporary jewellery, savoury nuts, scented candles, Swedish treats, children’s hats, daiquiri slush, blossoming tea, cinnamon bundles, Italian platters, amethyst beads and cherry candy Open late from now to Christmas - basalt - Tel: 22397 Wishing you a joyous and peaceful festive season... �� This is the only café in town where you will be served Norfolk’s only 100% Locally Produced Multi Awarding Winning Export... Fantastic 100% Arabica Coffee! Our High Quality, Pesticide Free, Vacuum Sealed, Product Range of various roasts and grinds to suit the individual palate, are also available in most quality outlets island-wide. ��

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�� Ph: 22794 ‘The Norfolk Island Coffeehouse in Taylors Rd, 7 DAYS A WEEK! Thank You Many thanks to all Administration staff who provided the community with essential services, maintained the Island’s infrastructure, managed Broadwalk and Beyond and completed projects, protected and enhanced the For gifts with a diﬀerence... environment and provided advice and support to Government throughout 2007. Among other things, Administration staff maintained New stocks of Buddhas, Incense, and operated the airport, provided airport security and Chimes and Hangers airport and community fire and emergency services, for the garden and house. constructed and maintained roads, maintained publicly owned buildings, jetties, public gardens and facilities, provided and maintained electricity generation and Gifts for the Garden: supply, installed and maintained local and international Fairies, Gnomes, Plaques and Stakes. telephone systems (now including mobiles) and internet, TV and radio services, maintained Administration vehicles, plant and equipment, managed stores Salt Lamps and Crystals purchases, supervised lighterage and shipping services, Great selection of supervised and supported contractors, managed and maintained the water assurance facilities and waste Books and CD’s re-use, recycling and disposal, processed planning for the Mind, Body and Soul. applications, inspected buildings under construction, monitored water quality and public health standards, carried out aircraft and shipping quarantine inspections Cookbooks and Healthbooks and developed quarantine import protocols, managed for special needs stock on the Commons and monitored stock health, Large range of aﬀordable managed and developed forestry assets, repaired fences, cleared trees off roads, granted tree permits, Jewellery, Soaps, Body Butters, cleared weeds, propagated native plants for use in Massage Oils, Essential Oils and parks and reserves and for sale to the public, operated the timber treatment plant and maintained public General Gifts. reserves, managed significant construction projects and developed policies for government consideration Patchwork Fabrics and Accessories. and decision. Many of Norfolk’s infrastructure assets are Call in and have a browse - maintained to a very high standard and meet exacting you will be surprised with the choices. international standards. Administration staff willingly turn out at all hours and in all weathers to ensure public safety and the provision of essential services to Broadwalk and Beyond the community. At the round-about in Burnt Pine. Next time you are talking to an Administration employee, show your appreciation for the work they Ph : 22142 do for you and the rest of the community by taking the time to just say “thanks”. My thanks to all Administration staff for their hard work and support through 2007. I wish you all and your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous and safe New Year. Many Thanks Peter Davidson Executive Director Environment and Infrastructure

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Pop up to the top of the town, opposite the RSL or phone 23601 After Hrs: 22240 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] FROM 20 JANUARY 2008 The Norfolk Youth Sullen’s Events Co. (NYSEC) of Norfolk Island are holding a ‘Family SummerFest’ on 20 January 2008.

Starting with breakfast on the beach at beautiful Emily Bay, this family day will include sand modelling, body building and children activities, learn to swim classes, swimming races, face painting, pie eating contest, treasure hunt, lolly scramble at Point Hunter, raft race, tug-of-war, an athletics event, a Mr and Miss Norfolk competition, and a sunset dinner with live music.

Food stalls, bar service, music and information stalls will be available under the Pines at Emily Bay.

NYSEC is now searching for businesses willing to contribute towards this event, be it ‘hands on’ or by sponsorship. We also invite clubs to host mini events or stalls in conjunction with the SummerFest.

For more information on this event Telephone: Int+ 672 3 50733 Email: [email protected]

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A Page from the Past And just in time for Christmas - was the visit last The Norfolk Islander - 24th December, 1965 Saturday morning of the R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules with 75 An appropriate Christmas/New Year’s message:- airmen on board on a combined training/ Christmas “I said to a man who stood at the gate of years: ‘Give shopping exercise! me light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’ We understand that when this flight was proposed “And he replied: ‘Go out into the darkness and put over 300 applied to make the trip and it became your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you necessary for the powers that be in New Zealand, to better than light and safer than any known way’.” draw the names out of a hat for those fortunate members Christmas on Norfolk Island in the year 1788 - who made the trip. As one airman told us “we had to Norfolk’s first Christmas was celebrated in 1788, nine get in before the new Customs regulations come in on months after Lieutenant Philip Gidley King and his the 1st January”. small community had founded the first settlement on It must have been a record shopping morning. One the shores of Sydney Bay. of the harassed shop assistants was heard to say to a During that time much had been achieved. The local shopper “come back in the morning and I will put people were housed in comfortable huts; land had been it on your docket then, I haven’t the time now!!!” cleared and vegetable gardens established and Ball There must have been quite a few light pockets when Bay had received its first settler. the Hercules took off for New Zealand at 5.00p.m. on The pioneers numbered 24, but the population rose Saturday afternoon. in October when the Golden Grove brought from A small tribute - At this time of general rejoicing Sydney 11 free persons, 21 male convicts and 11 and good fellowship towards all men, we might spare female convicts. So that more than 60 persons attended a thought for the passing away on December 16th in a the Church service conducted by King according to the hospital in New Zealand, of Queen Salote of Tonga - Church of England ritual at 11.00a.m. on Christmas and of her bereaved people, by whom she was so much Day. loved. From King’s Journal we learn that the weather on Queen Salote was born on March 13th, 1900 and December 25th was dark and cloudy “with moderate in April, 1918 she succeeded her father to the throne. gales”. At sunrise the colours were hoisted in honour During her long reign she exercised a great influence of the occasion, and, after the religious ceremony, as a constitutional Monarch, on the destinies of her the day was given up to feasting and enjoyment. The people. convicts fared well for those days - a double allowance Like Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Salote was head of of pork and an issue of rum from the government stores the Church in her country, the Wesleyan Free Church. ensured their Christmas cheer. In world War II she inspired her country to such efforts Just the thing for Guy Fawke’s Night! - On board that, small though it is, it raised money to purchase the R.A.A.F. Hercules which arrived on Tuesday three Spitfires and subscribed thousands of pounds to morning from Richmond, New South Wales, was a the Red Cross. new Bedford Fire Tender for use by the D.C.A. As New Zealand Prime Minister, Mr. Holyoake, Due to its weight (approximately 6-tons) it was said: “To us she exemplified all that is the best in the decided to fly in this Fire Tender and a large crowd Polynesian character by her truly regal manner, her of onlookers watched with great interest the ease with never failing courtesy and her quiet cultured dignity which the well trained air crew unloaded the machine. and charm”. A feature of the aircraft’s manoeuvrability was the way Letter to the Editor - I wonder if I am the only which, when directed by our Fire Chief Les Webber, resident of Norfolk Island who is concerned, and the plane moved in reverse so as to leave ample room depressed, by the elimination of the pine trees and the for the Skymaster which was expected later in the day. massed plantings of eucalyptus trees in their place? Simply by means of a hydraulic winch, the rear It has been remarked that eucalypts grow well on loading door was lowered, ramps were fitted in position Norfolk Island. But do we need to be in competition and a crew member hopped into the driving seat of the with Australia? Norfolk Pine grow very well on Norfolk Tender and drove it straight out of the plane onto the Island too. Why not make the most of them? Why not tarmac, where it was taken over by the local D.C.A. cut out the dead and the dying ones, harvest the mature men. ones and lavish care on the young ones? This unloading took not more than 20 minutes. The - Tom. aircraft itself took 3-1/4 hours to fly from Richmond to Norfolk. This surely must be a record flight for a 6- ton Fire Tender - imagine the trouble and the risks that would have been involved in trying to get this vehicle ashore in the normal lighterage manner! The Hercules. which was under the Command of Wing-Commander Hitchins stayed overnight. There Leonard and Leanne Schmitz wish all on were about 20 crew members and one hitch- hiking Norfolk a very Norfolk Islander - Kerry Douran - himself a member of the R.A.A.F. who managed to get home for holidays Merry Christmas one day ahead of schedule! and a Happy New Year. We overheard Wing-Commander Hitchins saying to Les Webber - “well, there it is, just the thing for Guy Thanking everyone for their patronage. Fawke’s night!”

In Memoriam In loving memory of WAYNE GEORGE (DOGGY) ADAMS WAYNE GEORGE ADAMS 31/7/1954 - 22/12/2000 31st July 1954 - 22nd December 2000. Seven years has not eased the pain of losing you. Memories keep you fresh in our hearts boy, We will miss you forever. miss you every day. Love Dad, Willy, Les and Amy Bubs Fla and Joss.

SHANE SEYMOUR BUFFETT WAYNE GEORGE ADAMS 9/9/58 - 21/12/05 31st July 1954 - 22nd December 2000. It’s been two years since you left us Precious Memories of our loving Dad Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you We love and miss you, you’ll always be in our Love you always hearts Les, Will and Amy Sadly missed by Jayne, Paul, Dion, Talae and Jeff

WAYNE “DOGGY” ADAMS JOHN (JACK) OLIVER ANDERSON 31-07-1954 to 22-12-2000 15/2/31 – 24/12/1999

With each passing day I live will bring Sadly missed and always remembered. Our time of being together again nearer Mae, Wendy, Tania, Brendon, Darren and families.

Endless love, your Annabelles

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We produce tens of thousands of fresh eggs for you each month. They don’t come in ships, they’re made right here on the island. On Christmas Day our eggs are always FREE. It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting us throughout the year. Available at both supermarkets. Limit 6 per person.

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Aerodrome Emergency Exercise “Down and Out” Every two years there is a Regulatory requirement for the Airport to carry out a full scale emergency exercise and this years took place last Tuesday the 18th December. With so much of the worlds focus being placed on aviation security these days it was thought timely that an exercise should be held based around a hostage/bomb threat situation. A writing team was established and occur on Norfolk. It was very pleasing to learn that the given the task of coming up with a realistic scenario Sergeant was offered any assistance he required and that would test the relevant response agencies and the that the arrival of a team of Commonwealth explosive processes in place for dealing with such a threat. and negotiation experts could be expected within 6-8 hours of notification. Local acting superstar Teddy Evans played the role of a broken hearted lover and Hannah Quintal made her acting debut, hysterically supported by her Mum Barb. The Airport Management wish to thank these actors and also all those that turned up to pose as passengers, your attendance added a required element of reality to the scenario and was greatly appreciated. To the responding agencies that showed up to perform their roles congratulations for a job well done, much was learnt and the Aerodrome Emergency Plan will be a better document for the exercise.

As the incident unfolded the local Police took Monday - Saturday control of the situation ably led by Sergeant Ed 10am - 2pm then 5pm till 8pm Solemn. One of the key objectives of the exercise was Closed Sundays to determine what specialist Commonwealth assistance was available to us should we ever have this situation Call Leanne to pre-order - 22567

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Entry by gold coin donation for U17’s Netball team See you there!! Community Arts News to arrive from Brisbane on Saturday 16th Feb returning Add to your calendar of things to see - to Brisbane on Wednesday 27th February 2008. Saturday 12 January 2008 - Community Arts members would like to take this Wearable Art Fashion Extravaganza!!! opportunity to wish you all a Joyous Christmas and This is the third event which promises to continue health and happiness in the New Year. May we getting better. Entry Forms are now available from also add our thanks to all who support our events, Kim Partridge at Oceania (Quick Prints) in Foodland workshops and functions. We do enjoy bringing these Mall. Pick up a form and decide which category (s) to you. you’ll be entering. The categories this year are: - Recyclable Material - your garment must be made from at least 85% re-cycled material FOR SALE - Bizarre Bra – you can use any materials you like Country kitchen ‘HUTCH DRESSER’ - 1740t x 1280w - Body Art - paint or draw your art work directly x 450d - One full and two half size cupboards with timber onto the body, models must wear a swim suit or doors. Two drawers mid section and two half size cupboards suitable underwear with glass doors. Mum will love this one for the kitchen. - Edible Art - a new category for this year. Your $600 ono. Phone Richard and Gwynna 24053 to view.” garment must be made from at least 85% edible material or food - Natural Fibre - your garment must be made from at least 85% natural fibres - Extravagant Open Section – “White Fantasy” - any materials you like so long as it’s all white And if you use this year’s theme of “Pacific Art”, we will be asking you if the Norfolk team attending NORFOLK ISLAND the Pacific Arts Festival in August 2008 can take your entry for showing in the Festival’s Fashion Parade. We look forward to seeing you there – with your Liquor Bond entry. And bring your family and friends. Summerfest 2008 Christmas Trading Those clever young people at Norfolk Young Sullans Events Co. have a fantastic program organised Hours for Summerfest on the 19th and 20th January. On Sunday 20th, Community Arts will be joining in the The Liquor Bond wishes to advise the fun hosting “The Great Norfolk Island Paint-Off”. We public of their opening hours over the want you all to come on down and make a picture of Christmas holiday period are: Emily Bay using crayons, paints and pencils that we’ll have available for you to use. Monday 24th December 9.30am - 5.30pm We are aiming to have 100 pictures of Emily Bay Tuesday 25th December CLOSED completed. You’ll have about 15 mins to complete your picture which will then be hung up alongside all the Wednesday 26th December CLOSED others. Imagine 100 pictures of Emily Bay fluttering in the breeze! We’ll be awarding prizes for the best Thursday 27th December 9.30am - 5.30pm junior school, senior school and adult pictures. Mark this date in your diary to come and join in Friday 28th December 9.30am - 5.30pm the fun and take part in the first ever “Great Norfolk Saturday 29th December 9.30am - 5.30pm Island Paint-Off”. Thanks to Norfolk Young Sullans Events Co. for inviting Community Arts to be part of Sunday 30th December CLOSED this event. Painting Workshop Monday 31st December 9.30am - 5.30pm A reminder that Donna Mearns (daughter of Colleen Tuesday 1st January CLOSED White) will be running a painting workshop in early January 2008. Donna can bring over these supplies if necessary The staff at the Liquor Bond and they can be purchased from her. Contact Donna by email at [email protected] with “Poppy would like to wish all our workshop” in the subject line. Keep this in mind if customers a very you have house guests at that time – may be another activity for them to pack in to their holiday. Poetry in the Park Merry Christmas Then it will be February before you know it. Plans aandnd a are well underway for Poetry in the Park 2008. Poet Melanie Hall has been invited – and has accepted – to be our guest poet this year. Together with friend Happy New Year Janneen Mapson, also a poet, Melanie is all organized Thanks For Christmas Lights I would like to Say a BIG THANKYOU, to all those who have made the extra effort this year in putting up their Christmas lights, you all need a big pat on Peter and Noelene your back. Not only for taking the time and effort in setting up your wonderful light displays, but also for putting the price of power and living on Norfolk aside, from for the enjoyment of the children, families, and older community members. Middlegate Electrical P/L It’s wonderful to see, something’s don’t change and some think that my parents started many years ago still brings joy to Norfolk in the festive season. (Can you wish all our valued really put the price on a kids smiley face?) Let this be a great way to get the family and everyone customers and friends a together for a nightly drive to see the Christmas lights. One which we hope leaves the ideas in people’s minds to join in next year. Very Merry Christmas Special invite: - For all the children whom visit our family home in and Rooty Hill Road (Bear and Janet’s house) on Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th December, please bring the children in for a lolly. Feel free to Happy New Year drive in at anytime and have a look. Have a Happy and safe Christmas. Brigette Graham

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Elliot, Sharyn, Addison, Zachary and Marli Leighton would like to thank all of those wonderful people who Norfolk Island Tourism have helped to make our three year stay on Norfolk Christmas / New Year Opening Hours Island so enjoyable and memorable. To all the students at NICS, and especially the senior 24th Dec 8.30am – 5pm classes, good luck in your HSC next year. Elliot will 25th Dec Closed be thinking of you. 26th Dec 9am – 1pm We wish you all a fantastic Christmas and New Year 27th Dec 8.30am – 5pm and please look us up when you visit Port Macquarie. 28th Dec 8.30am – 5pm The Leighton Family 29th Dec 8.30am – 1.30pm 30th Dec 8.30am – 1.30pm The White Oaks R.S.L. Day Club rounded off the 01 Jan Closed year 2007 with a wonderful rendition from Year 1 and 02 Jan 8.30am – 5pm 2 school children singing their Christmas Carols. This was followed by a Christmas luncheon at the South Pacific Resort. A big ‘thank you’ to all in the community who have supported our club throughout the year. We will recommence on the 31st January 2008. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all the members.

To the sullen of Norfolk We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the community of Norfolk Island. Our heartfelt thanks go to all the well wishes and the charity organisations who have assisted us through the last 19 months. Season greetings, Merry Christmas and a happy Sudoku Number 11 - Medium New Year to all. With love. 4 2 8 Jeremiah, Emily, Kurt, Nicole and Joel 1 3 4

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�� BURNT PINE TRAVEL PTY LTD Telephone: 13000 • Facsimile: 13001 • Email: [email protected] Broadwalk Arcade, Taylor’s Road Burnt Pine FLIGHT INFORMATION: 13737 National Park News And Views generate revenue for poverty alleviation while Carbon Trading conserving natural resources such as fresh water, A simple explanation and some good news at food and medicines that the forests provide local Christmas time: populations. In response to a number of enquires to explain ‘It will involve a lot of work on the ground with exactly what carbon trading is, the following precis countries to establish both a physical and institutional from some of the recent Bali conference notes might infrastructure to demonstrate that they actually avoid help: deforestation,’ said the manager of the World Bank’s “Imagine you are running a company. You have carbon finance unit, Joelle Chassard. five vehicles, seven computers, travel 5,000kms by Participating countries will need to determine the air annually, and take up two floors of an electrically present state of their forests in order to measure future powered office suite. deforestation rates. They will also have to establish Then your Carbon Footprint for all that activity the carbon content of forests with different trees and might equal say 150,000 points per year. different sequestration rates. So… what do you do to manage that footprint? The US$300 million fund will initially be used to You have three options: finance emission reductions and help prepare countries 1. You can ignore it and pay the Carbon Tax based with the necessary tools to monitor the forests.’ upon your annual 150,000 points footprint. Under the World Bank scheme, developing countries 2. You can reduce your footprint by an amount will be funded to protect their tropical rainforests such sufficient to gain tax exemption for the year as this one in Papua New Guinea (say by reducing the number of miles you fly, or switching to gas powered vehicle fleet etc…) 3. You find someone who will plant or reserve a number of trees for you equal to your 150,000 points. Let’s say in this case 15 hectares of trees equals 150,000 points. You can negotiate with a farmer or a person or group who own land or forest, to plant or reserve that many trees for you. You pay them the going rate annually for that ‘carbon sink’ and thus avoid the expensive carbon tax.” There are of course loads of things to be worked out, including how to create a world register, and how to police it. A world register would enable a company on Norfolk Island for example to negotiate to have their hectares Seasons greetings from us all at Parks of trees in the Amazon basin - thus avoiding carbon And, with thanks for all that has survived to this tax and at the same time helping sustain people who point in time…See you in the Park in 2008… otherwise might have to slash their precious forest, and beyond… burn it and plant a couple of years maize crops before the soil collapses and erosion commences. Policing the system to stop crooks from double or triple selling their trees will be huge, as will auditing Photographer the world and attributing carbon footprints. Nonetheless the plan is designed to halt greenhouse Friendly Experienced destruction and turn global warming around. Anything Considered The following article is from the CSIRO: http:// Wedding or Special Occasions www.publish.csiro.au/ Family Portraits ‘The World Bank has announced it will set up a new Portfolio Available fund to subsidise developing countries to protect and replant tropical forests for carbon sequestration. Contact Jo or Jonno Snell The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is on the agenda for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change being held in Bali in December, where representatives of 180 countries are shaping a global agreement to succeed the Kyoto Tai Chi and Qigong Protocol after its expiry in 2012. NORFOLK ISLAND PhotographerHEALTH AND HEALING The facility has attracted interest from a number of developing countries including Indonesia, Brazil and Monday 5:30 pm and WednesdayFriendly 6:30 Experiencedam several in Africa’s Congo River basin. Opposite Slaughter BayAnything in KAVHA Considered Deforestation accounts for 20 per cent of total global (or at the A & H HallWedding in bad weather) or Special Occasions greenhouse gas emissions – more than all the world’s Enquiries 22246 or 23295, Classes costFamily $10 for Portraits 1 hour cars, trucks, trains and airplanes combined. Everybody welcome! The World Bank says that creating economic value Portfolio Available for tropical forests will help developing countries www.healthandhealing.nlk.nfContact Jo or Jonno Snell Tai Chi and Qigong South Pacific Resort Hotel – Staff Awards The South Pacific Resort Hotel staff celebrated their Christmas party at Barney Duffy’s on Tuesday evening, many thanks to Renay and the team for a great evening. Staff awards for valued employees were presented on the night. Staff Member of the Year was presented to Barry Jones (Gardner), Barry received a $500.00 Travel Voucher (donated by Trade Travel), plus a return airline ticket to Australia and $500.00 spending money. Debbie Sanderson (Supervisor Housekeeping) received a return airline ticket to Australia or New Zealand plus $200.00. Tevita Naiteitei (Head Chef) received a LG DVD recorder. The staff and management of the hotel wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

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THIS WEEK FROM 4 JANUARY “Death at a Funeral” A rather black comedy, directed by Frank Oz and starring Matthew Macfadyen, Rupert Graves and Alan Tudyk The death of Daniel and Robert’s father brings their entire dysfunctional family together to mourn his passing. When a man shows up at the funeral threatening to reveal the deceased man’s shocking secret unless he gets some cash, the two brothers are forced to figure out a way to deal with the blackmailer. As they pull out every stop to try and prevent any news from spreading to the guests, the ceremony turns into complete chaos. Rated M This week “The Simpson’s Movie”. Springfield’s lake is so polluted by dumped rubbish it needs help – but Homer is too selfish Stuck For That Last Minute to care, and when he dumps his newly found pet pig’s silo-size poo container into it, it reaches Christmas Present ? the “tipping point” and Springfield becomes an environmental disaster zone. Marge is Movie Gift Vouchers outraged by Homer’s monumental blunder ARE AVAILABLE FROM WORLD TRADERS. and a vengeful mob descends on the Simpson household. In Washington, U.S. President Arnold Schwarzenegger sends Environmental Protection Agency head Russ Cargill to clean up the town – which he does in dramatic, draconian fashion. Homer has to find it in himself to save the town and reunite his family – if he can rise above his natural state of lazy stupidity. Rated Merry Christmas to all our patrons PG Please note the special showing times for this movie.

COMING SOON! The Simpson’s Movie (PG) Friday, 21 December 7.30 pm FRIDAY, 28 DECEMBER Saturday, 22 December 2.00 pm “One Fine Day” Sunday, 23 December 5.30 pm Live theatre – a razor sharp monologue starring Tickets : Adults $12 - Children $6 Nigel Edgecombe. There will be one performance only of this very successful one-man play from New Zealand. Tickets are available from World Traders. One Fine Day (PG) Friday, 28 December 7.30 pm There are no movies this weekend. Doors open 7.00 pm : Curtain up 7.30 pm Please remember the benefit at the RSL Club on Saturday. Tickets $15

We now have plenty The Ferny Lane Theatre Comfy Armchairs Snack bar available – car parking provided off Grassy Road The Ferny Lane Theatre COLONIAL NORFOLK ISLAND CHRISTMAS AT THE2007 COLONIAL Tuesday 25th Dec - Christmas Day Christmas Dinner Buffet - 6pm - $39.00 Per person

Wednesday 26th Dec - 6pm - A La Carte

Thurs 27th Dec - 6pm - Asian All You Can Eat Buffet $26.50

Friday 28th Dec - 6pm - A La Carte

Saturday 29th Dec - 6pm - Reef and Beef - $29.50

Sunday 30th Dec - 6pm - Old Fashioned Carvery - $29.50

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Tel: Int+6723 22177 Fax: Int+6723 22831 Queen Elizabeth Ave. Norfolk Island 2899 Email: [email protected] Website: www.colonial.nf What a wonderful time of the year, the time that Jesus was born. As we gear up to have big celebrations with family and friends, spare a thought of what its all about. As I look around I see beautiful fairy lights twinkling everywhere, but I don’t often see a crib and that is what Christmas is all about, the time that Jesus was born. Please come back to that and teach your children that it’s not about present giving etc, its about celebrating the time that our Saviour was born. Jesus was born and came into our world with the sole purpose of saving us. He came with a mortal body, to live the life we live. He was no different in His village than any other baby, and growing up led a very unremarkable life helping his mother Mary and Joseph His foster father. He learnt the carpentry trade of Joseph, He was always a lovely young man, without blemish, untainted with sin, as we inherent original sin when we come into the world, that stood Jesus out as different. He went out into the world to preach on His thirtieth year, and the rest is history. He was crucified and died on the cross to save the world. He so loved the world He died for our sins - how awesome is that? So God bless us all as we rush around preparing for Christmas, and spare a thought for the birth of baby Jesus. May we all have a holy and happy Christmas. See you in church. MJC

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I hope you have a great birthday Love, Darby Roll International Corporation Acquires Neptune Shipping Line Los Angeles, CA (December 17, 2007) –– Privately- held Roll International Corporation announced today it has acquired Neptune Shipping Line. Along with agencies in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, Neptune Shipping provides Liner and Bulk shipping services and Agency functions in the trades between Australia, AUTOMOTIVE New Zealand and Fiji. The company will be renamed Neptune Pacific Line. “Our sale to Roll International provides us with SERVICE CENTRE the financial investment to ensure that our shipping capacity, service frequency and port coverage continue Hadyn, Denise, James and Matt to meet the future needs of the trading community,” said Greg Wilson, president, Neptune Pacific Line. wish everyone “The current management staff and seafarers are committed to the newly-named Neptune Pacific Line and to providing the same reliable and cost effective A Merry Christmas Liner and Bulk shipping services to and from Fijian, Australian, New Zealand and Asian markets.” “Roll International is pleased to continue our and A Happy, investment in the South Pacific with the acquisition of Neptune Shipping,” commented Stewart A. Resnick, Healthy and Chairman, Roll International. “This acquisition affords us the opportunity to operate a successful shipping Prosperous New Year line that will continue to play a significant role in the Fijian and regional economy. This acquisition also further strengthens our effectiveness to meet the global demand and distribution needs of our products, Christmas and New Year and builds upon our already substantial presence in the Trading Hours region.” Neptune Shipping operates a fleet of three modern We will be closed ships and has consortia arrangements with two others. The company employs 140 workers from Tuesday 25th December 2007 New Zealand, Australia and Fiji, with the majority of employees being Fijian. Neptune Shipping has been Wednesday 26th Decemebr 2007 an important contributor to the Fijian economy and has been instrumental in connecting Fiji to the global Tuesday 1st January 2008 marketplace with efficient and cost effective shipping services. Solo Chainsaws and Trimmers About Roll International Roll International is a privately held holding Push and Ride-on Rover Mowers company located in Los Angeles, California. Among its holdings are Paramount Citrus and Paramount Briggs and Stratton Mower Parts Farms, major growers and processors of citrus, almonds and pistachios; POM Wonderful, the largest grower of pomegranates and makers of the all- natural Solo Garden Spray Back-packs POM Wonderful pomegranate juice; Teleflora, the world’s foremost floral wire service and FIJI Water, Automotive Batteries one of the leading premium bottled water brands in the world. Service Checks About Neptune Shipping Line Established in 1997, Neptune Shipping Line Exhaust Repairs provides Liner and Bulk shipping services and Agency functions in the trades between Australia, Rego’s New Zealand and Fiji. Drawing from the Company’s seafaring and commercial experience, Neptune is an Tune-ups active participant in the Charter markets as well as providing ship management and Technical services. The company operates a fleet of 5 modern ships, employs 140 personnel, including 120 seamen and provides its clients in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the Samoan Islands and Tonga shipping services to and from global markets. December 21st 2007

Do you want to assist EcoNorfolk Foundation or know what is going on at our meetings?

As a community group we meet and are available for community consultation and open discussion on Saturday at 12 noon until 1pm and again on Thursday at 5pm – 5.55pm in the Board Room of the Norfolk Island Professional Service (Upstairs in the Foodlands Mall). Some of our discussions are on carbon emission trading, developing a team for the ecological footprint project and our concerns for the burning of medical waste in Norfolk Island. We welcome new members - Phn: 50385 Give gifts which give the environment a helping hand At this weeks meeting we have a visit from Steve Wood who is a Chemistry Teacher from New Zealand and has worked with Dioxins. He Enjoy the natural will be providing the foundation with some environment and help improve it. great links to important sites. We discussed the burning of plastics including the After you have reduced your community concerns about the safe removal impact, you can fund energy of waste products that are highly toxic. efficiency projects to offset the carbon emissions you cannot avoid.

You can give a 'green gift' to a DEADLY DIOXIN FACTS friend or family member by SPONSORING a pine – a Dioxin AND POPs IN BRIEF... personalised gift certificate is provided Phn: 50385 Dioxin is one of 12 persistent organic pollutants (POPs), known as the "dirty dozen" , which have been targeted for elimination under an international toxics treaty called the Stockholm Convention. Dioxin is one of the most lethal synthetic chemicals known! One www.econorfolk.nf of the most disturbing aspects of dioxin toxicity is the effect it can have on the developing foetus, which is far more susceptible than adults. Humans are Thank you for your support in 2007 exposed to dioxin mainly through the food we eat, especially meat, fish and dairy products.

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Not that it appears to make much difference Dear Sir, for there aren’t any answers forthcoming from “The Remember the KAVHA Viewshed area of some 10 Authorities” to the ones we know about already. years ago? Well it’s alive and well again. Not a good Yours etc, Christmas present but was not aware of this until Ron Nobbs advised by Canberra this week. For those who don’t remember, the first Norfolk Island Plan which commenced in 1997 was approved Dear Sir by a previous Assembly and low and behold after With the constant economical worries we all seem to the document was printed a KAVHA Viewshed Area be facing it seems hard to find any joy in the Christmas appeared. It was placed in by, as the Coppers say - “a season. But...I would like to commend Maureen King person or persons unknown” but it was fortunate that for instilling that Joy and the magic of Christmas in an MLA from the previous Assembly was on the ball Norfolk’s Little sullen. (thanks Robert), advised of the “error”, it was deleted Through Her direct line with Santa, Maureen and thought to be dead. ensures that every child who writes to Santa receives a The area is currently nominated for inclusion on the Beautifully stickered and stamped HANDWRITTEN Australian National Heritage List. The boundary of the letter from Him. I understand last year she managed nominated area commences at the sea near Point Ross 197 letters from Santa-what a huge job and I am sure (was Rocky Point) continues along Rocky Pt Rd and he is very grateful for her PA skills. The Happiness in up to the stables, takes in all convict buildings in area our house on receiving Santa’s reply was wonderful. adjacent to Branka House, heads across the airstrip, Well done Maureen and Santa and the Norfolk post joins and follows Ferny Lane to about the Leagues office. You are truly blessed with the Christmas spirit. Club and then follows a line just back from Taylors Rd Oh to be a little sullen again! to Channers Corner then up Queen Elizabeth Avenue Merry Christmas and down Collins Head Rd to the sea. All land on the best regards Kingston side of the boundary is in the nomination. Community Member. As KAVHA is already on the Australian National Heritage List, what it means is an extension of KAVHA to include another 500 Hectares. My Canberra contact LOST advises that the nomination will not be considered until possibly 2009. I guess they wish to get the World Lost Thursday night, ACADEMY AWARD FOR Heritage done and dusted before that. MOST STEP STOOLS BROKEN. Great personal As anybody can nominate an area they may tell you and professional value. Reward. that it was probably nominated by some heritage nut and that may be right. However, the reality is that a policy document produced in 2004, currently utilised by the KAVHA Board, includes a map which highlights the same Viewshed Area. The highlighted area carries a notation - “to be protected from inappropriate activities” - whatever that may mean.

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A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Touch News After a week’s break it was great to get back out on to the field. Grant and Sandy The early round saw Chaas Bobcat Services take on Dave Baileys Café. With Chaas Bobcat Services new Tambling recruit Kylie, Dave Baileys Café never stood a chance. Chaas Bobcat Services went on to win 10 point to 1. extend special The game of the week was the battle between 2nd. Christmas Greetings and 3rd. on the ladder Wannabes and Loose Cannons. With one of their better performances Loose Cannons to all their friends on were able to contain the Wannabes and goes on to a hard fought 4 to 2 win. Norfolk Island and wish In the late round South Pacific Resort took on UTC. UTC were too good on the day and had a good win 8 everyone a happy and to 4. The last game saw Young Gunz go up against a prosperous 2008 depleted Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies still getting [Our resettled address is: 2 Gunbar over their hangovers from last weeks big win. Street, Bayview. NT. 0820 With Shane all fired up and Teddy off the field Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies never stood a – The contact ‘phone number in chance but the players still standing did well to keep Darwin is (0)8 8941 9595] the score down to a 7 to 2 loss. Play will continue next week so could referees be there on time for the early round and referees who have borrowed whistles, could you please return them next week. Have a happy and safe Christmas and see you all down there next week. The Ladder after week seven is: Young Gunz 15, Wunnabes 12, Loose Cannons 11, Chaas Bobcat Services 10, Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies 8, UTC 5, Dave Baileys Cafe 3, South Pacific Resort 0. Touch Draw for: 27/12/2007 Round Nine: 5:15 South Pacific Resort vs Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies (ref Wunnabes) and Dave Baileys Cafe vs UTC (ref Young Gunz) 6:00 Loose Cannons vs Young Gunz (ref Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies) Chaas Bobcat Services vs Wunnabes (ref UTC) WORLD TRADERS

CHIPS and the FERNY LANE Brush Strokes For all your THEATRE INTERIORINTERIOR ANDAND EXTERIOREXTERIOR wish you a PAINTINGPAINTING MERRY CHRISTMAS New Work Roofs and a Re-paintsRe-paints HAPPY NEW YEAR can do it! YouYou nnameame itit - wwee can do it! 2008 FullyFully EExperiencedxperienced ContactContact StuartStuart MacKenzieMacKenzie oror Bill Donald anytime �� Bowls News It will be a great afternoon at the Bowlo with our Christmas party and the final of the Mixed Triples. The dress is mufti for all except for both teams playing in the final and the word on the street is bring something for ‘pot luck’ munchies to be held after bowls. It should be a great arvo! Names to be in by 1.30pm for a 2.00pm kick-off. The Mixed Triples final - its Graham Forsyth, Wendy Nagy and Tim Sheridan against Clancy Tall, Phil Jones and Phoebe Evans. In last week’s semi Ester Sanchez, Barry and Kit Wilson playing Clancy, Phil and Phoebe were right in the hunt. It was nip and tuck! After nine ends Clancy’s team had a shaky two shot lead 11-9! Last week Phoebe rubbed the sleep from her eyes - this week it was Phil with tears in his eyes after seeing off Nick and Jordan just at the start of the game. But I must admit there was a lump in my throat too when Jordi gave me a hug and said ‘See yah Clancy’. Phoebe and I will miss the hide and seek and a young gentleman who would help with her bowls bags back to locker room! There are lots of members who will miss Jordan Jones, anyhow back to the bowls. Clancy’s team then won six ends on the trott to book a spot in the final 20-9! Terry King skipping Kerry Roberts and Jacki Ryan were under the pump against Graham, Wendy and Tim. It was seven - zip after three ends but Terry’s mob were back on equal terms at the half way mark (nine ends) 10 - 10. At fourteen ends Terry, Kerry and Jacki held a three shot lead 15-12. End eighteen (final end) Terry’s team, were one in front 16-15! But, when the dust settled it was a five to Force, Wendy and Tim to win 20-16. Good bowling to all in the final and all who are lucky to play in mufti this afternoon. Last but not least, may everyone have a safe and merry Christmas and a great 2008. Clancy.

NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB Open 7 Days from 11.00a.m. visitors welcome • Full Bar Service • • Club Restaurant • Lunch - Monday to Sunday 12midday to 2.00p.m. Dinner - MMondayonday ttoo SSundayunday 6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m. Friday open until 9.00p.m. (Private Functions Catered for) • Live Entertainment • • Big Screen TV • Squash Courts • ‘Phone 22440 Wednesday Bowls Results of the President Annie welcomed Laurel Demery from World Bowls ‘Mega Raffle 2008 Christies Beach, South Australia who is here for Drawn under Police supervision on 15th December Christmas and New Year. 2007. Two games of pairs and one of triples were played. Congratulations to the following.... The triples was between Marg skipping Wendy and Grocery hamper Pauline Turton Petal, and Laurel skipping Terry and Jackie. This Alcohol hamper Arthur Evans was a very happy closely contested game throughout Cadbury’s hamper Dinah Forsyth with Marg’s team winning 8 ends and Laurel’s team Homewares package Lee Christian winning 10 ends and this gave them the win 19-15. Christmas Turkey Rangi Hudson The pairs games were not exactly mind boggling 35mm Camera Katie as Jeff and Ester lost to Annie and Debbie 6 - 20 over Bathroom Pack and Handbag David McCowan 13 ends. Beach Towel and Bag Carol Yager In the other game Kitha and Joy lost to Carol and Seaworld voucher Norm Trickey Kate 9 - 25 over 18 ends. Seaworld voucher Chrissie and Martin The Open Singles have finished. Kerry and Spider Central Service Station voucher Frances Beecham took their game to 24 ends with a win to Kerry 25 - 17 Central Service Station voucher Nancy Griffiths after Spider was unable to pass 17 after reaching it on Governor’s Dinner voucher Fran and China the 19th end. Governor’s Dinner voucher Phil Jones Phil Jones and Jeff Pledger fought it for 26 ends Triggers Butchery voucher Helen Pedal when Phil got a 2 to make his final score 26 to Jeff’s Homestead voucher Raewyn Evans 16. Jeff also got stuck on 16 for the last 5 ends. The team members - Annie Pledger, Debbie The finals were played on Wednesday between Wilford, Marg O’Brien, Wendy Nagy, Petal, Clancy Kerry and Phil. After the 16th end Phil was leading Tall, Phil Jones, Kerry Roberts, Peter Walkinshaw 18-15. This is when Phil got the ‘stuck bug’ too, 18 for and Jim Rawlinson would like to thank the following 7 ends. In came Kerry with two 2s and four 1s on the sponsors and last but not least you, the community, for next six ends. His 2 on the 25th end sealed the game your support. - final score 25-20. Congratulations Kerry. As a matter Cadburys of interest Kerry won 14 ends to Phil’s 11. Pete’s Place Don’t forget the Christmas party at 6.00pm after Seaworld mixed mufti bowls. It will be pot luck dinner so don’t Governor’s Lodge forget to bring something along. Central Automotive All the best to Debbie Wilford and Jim Rawlinson, Trigger’s Butchery our World Bowls members who are off to have Homestead Christmas with their families tomorrow. Good bowling Norfolk Island Bowling Club in January. Foodlands. Because of Christmas and New Year coming up I A huge ‘thanks you’ to The Tourist Bureau for want to wish all the other team members a successful their very generous support to our World Bowls trip from all the club members. Team off to Christchurch in January. All the team are To all the other members - a very happy Christmas. appreciative. May all your bowls sit on Kitty in 2008. Just a short notes before I go off to dream of all the chocdrops and bones I’ll get over the festive season. One day a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very exotic outfit. “Tie me up” she purred, “and you can do what you want”. So he tied her up and went to bowls. See you next year. Iney.

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Would like to thank all their customers for their patronage and support during 2007. And wish everyone a safe, happy and joyful Christmas. Trading: Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd – 9.30am to 3.00pm • Mon 24th – 9.30 to 6.00pm Gift Children’s – Clothing, Hats, Thongs and Underwear. Vouchers New Stock – Ladies Casual and Evening Fashions and Accessories. Lotions, Oils, Soaps and Body Products in Coconut, Frangipani, Tiari and More.

Australian Government

Director of National Parks

NORFOLK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Duncombe Bay Road Kerbing And Sealing Project

ROAD RE-OPENING 22nd DECEMBER 2007 UNTIL 2nd JANUARY 2008

Parks Australia would like to advise that for the Christmas and New Year period, Duncombe Bay road will be re-opened from Saturday the 22nd of December until Wednesday the 2nd of January weather permitting

Enquiries to the Park Manager on ph 22695, or at email [email protected] Wednesday Golf LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E What a hot and sticky afternoon we had out on the NORFOLK ISLAND TASMAN SEA course on Wednesday. The course is lush and heavy Times and Heights of High and Low Waters going underfoot, resulting in a wide variation of scores in the individual stableford round played (from 21 to 43!). HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt The men seemed to find the conditions easier than DECEMBER the women, however the group of us who played made Saturday 22 6.43am 1.6 12.45pm 0.5 the most of getting a tan while exercising and chatting Sunday 23 7.38am 1.7 1.45pm 0.5 for the four hours we were out there. Monday 24 8.29am 1.8 2.41pm 0.5 Ladies winner was Renay with 32 points on a count- Tuesday 25 9.16am 1.8 3.31pm 0.4 back from Chrissy Ross. Wednesday 26 10.03am 1.8 4.20pm 0.4 Welcome back to Michael Sterling who had a great Thursday 27 10.48am 1.8 5.06pm 0.4 round taking the nearest the pin on the 4th, Pro Pin and Friday 28 11.32am 1.7 5.50pm 0.4 winning the mens with 43 points. Saturday 29 12.14pm 1.7 5.41am 0.3 Second with a great round also was Mitchell Graham Sunday 30 12.56pm 1.6 6.26am 0.4 on 38 points. Monday 31 1.38pm 1.5 7.15am 0.5 Next week, 26th is Boxing Day so no organised comp from womens golf, social golf only. JANUARY 2008 Wednesday 2nd January is Open Day, start of Tuesday 1 2.24pm 1.4 8.09am 0.6 Eclectic. Wednesday 2 3.17pm 1.4 9.13am 0.7 Please bring a plate and welcome in the New Year. As this year comes to an end, Womens Golf of Thursday 3 4.17pm 1.3 10.23am 0.8 Norfolk Island would like to wish everyone a happy Friday 4 5.20pm 1.3 11.32am 0.8 and safe festive season. Saturday 5 6.35am 1.4 12.34pm 0.7 A special mention of thanks and gratitude to our wonderful sponsors and all supporters of promoting and growing womens golf on Norfolk Island for the year of 2007. We look forward to working with you all in 2008!

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AIR NEW ZEALAND JANUARY 2008 SCHEDULE AIR NEW ZEALAND FROM/TO AUCKLAND FLT DEP ARR FLT DEP ARR NO AKL NLK NO NLK AKL NZ214�� 1505 �� 1630 �� WED 03 NZ215 �� 1730 �� 1945�� NZ214 0820 0945 SUN 07 NZ215 1045 1300 NZ214�� 1505 �� 1630 �� WED 10 NZ215 �� 1730 �� 1945�� NZ214�� 0820 �� 0945 �� SUN 14 NZ215 �� 1045 �� 1300�� NZ214 1505 1630 WED 17 NZ215 1730 1945 NZ214�� 0820 �� 0945 �� SUN 21 NZ215 �� 1045 �� 1300�� NZ214�� 1505 �� 1630 �� WED 24 NZ215 �� 1730 �� 1945�� NZ214 0820 0945 SUN 28 NZ215 1045 1300 NZ214�� 1505 �� 1630 �� WED 31 NZ215 �� 1730 �� 1945�� BURNT PINE TRAVEL PTY LTD Telephone: 13000 • Facsimile: 13001 • Email: [email protected] Broadwalk Arcade, Taylor’s Road Burnt Pine Best Wishes Warren and Cynthia Golf Report Over last weekend the two rounds of the annual Cadbury Schweppes Christmas Tournament was contested with 52 players braving the weather on Saturday and 43 backing up on Sunday. Our thanks For Christmas go to Cadbury Schweppes for their very generous sponsorship of this event. Following presentation on Sunday the members were treated to a delicious meal Give Yourself of pork and ham provided by the House and Social Committee. Santa was also there to delight the children with lolly bags. A Treat! Saturdays results saw Jesse Tierney winning the day with a great 62 nett followed by Adrian Evans on 64, Danny Nobbs on 65, Dave Mayo 65, Alex Findlay 66 and Darren Anderson also on 66. With such hot scoring several players on 67’s and 68’s missed out on the prizes. The ladies event was won by Edie Christian on 68 from Joy Evans on 70 and Caroline Miratana on 72. The pro pin was taken out by Scotty Greenwood with Edie Christian closest to the pin on the 9/18th , Danny Nobbs on the 7/16th and Joy Evans on the 6/15th. At the end of the day, Darren Anderson was leading the Gross on 67 from Andrew Umlauft on 69 whilst Jesse Tierney led the Nett on 62 from Adrian Evans on 64. On Sunday, the weather was again a worry, but again did not effect the scoring. Michael Sterling won the day on a countback with very good 65 nett from Wayne Richards, also on 65. Adrian Evans again had a good one with a 67 nett Ride-on Mowers from Grant Newman on 69 and Andrew Umlauft on 69 who beat two other players on a countback. The ladies was won by Caroline Miratana on nett 74 from Joy Evans also on 74. NOW IN STOCK The pro pin was taken out by Errol Wilson whilst Grant Newman was closest on the 9/18th, Michael Sterling on the 1st/10th and Joy Evans on the 7/16th. The winners of the 2007 Cadbury Schweppes Christmas Tournament were: 38in. 42in. & Gross Event: Andrew Umlauft 138 from Darren Anderson 141 and Chris Magri 146. Nett Event: Adrian Evans 131 from Michael Sterling 48in. cut. 133 and Alex Findlay 135. Ladies Event: Robyn Lockhart won the Gross with 168 whilst Joy Evans won the nett on 145. Our congratulations go to the winners of this annual Please contact tournament. Todays event is the Pro Shop Day sponsored by Len Christian-Bailey Andrew and Kylie and is a Stableford Event choice of partners where the best three scores on each hole are multiplied to give you your score for the hole. Tee off NORFOLK ISLAND times are 8-30 am and 1 pm and all players are asked to have your cards in at least 15 minutes before tee off. MOWERS Ring the pro shop if you will be late. Quote: “ If you pick up a golfer and hold it close to your ear, like a conch shell, and listen – you will hear an ‘Phone 23480 alibi.” Fred Beck. Upcoming Events: • Wednesday 26th December – Open day – Close for all your mowing needs! of eclectic (continued overleaf) Golf News - continued All our night comps will be taking a break over the • Saturday 29th December – Kiernan Agencies Christmas week and will be restarting Monday 7th Day – Individual Stableford December 2008. • Wednesday 2nd January – Opening day – Start For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, of Eclectic (Please bring a plate) be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, • Saturday 5th January – Masters Monthly Medal Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, Round 1 – Stroke if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested Cap’n Stumpy in playing when the next comp starts, please give the club a call and get your name down. Upcoming Events Planning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event-

Clay Target News For all those workplaces, members, friends, relatives Last Saturday we held our Christmas shoot, and it and others currently considering organising any was great to see everyone there. With 3 novelty events birthdays, anniversary’s or other function we at the on the program it was a different day of shooting with tennis club are happy to look at attending them for you a little learning for our newer members. here at the club. If you’ve got an idea we can probably Event one was a 12 target step back getting 1 metre cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries please give harder each shot. Basil and Nerissa shot the lot and the club a call. shot off for the title with Nerissa dropping a target and handing it to Basil. Event 2 was a 15 target triples, which is 5 double barrel, 5 single barrel and 5 points score with a total score possible of 25. Clinton and Puha came in even with 21 and shot off with Clinton coming out victorious after a great shoot off. (Great shooting Puha). Event 3 was a 10 pair deauville doubles. This event Hot stone Massage see’s teams of 2 shooting at 2 targets at the same time. Waxing Both targets must be hit for a 1. Teams were drawn Facials and more... from a bucket and there were some great scores from some shooters who had never even seen this event �� before. 10/10 Mick Donohoe and Nerissa Carrol Phone: 23524 9/10 Clint Judd and Bill Sanders 8/10 Bob James and Pete Sanders Now In The Village. (next door to The Olive) Pete Woodward and Brian O’Connor Your favourite Christmas Basil Vercoe and Mary Johnston pampering packages are here again! 7/10 Elliott Evans and Dave Muir 6/10 Ryan Christian and Bonnie Quintal A delicious roast dinner was cooked up by Boc, - take care of the one Boots and Ross for all members and guests. Thank �� you for all of your hard work. who takes care of you! Indulge your mum in a Merry Christmas to you all and happy shooting in deluxe Hot Stone Massage and a 30 minute Deep 2008. Cleanse Facial...... $80.00

Cheryl Tennis Club �� - or for all those hard working Merry Christmas and Happy New Year fellas! Includes 30 minute Hot Stone Massage To all our members, non-members, locals and and 15 minute neck and shoulder Pressure Points vistors to Norfolk alike. Massage...... $50.00 We trust that you and yours all have a Merry Christmas and the New Year brings us all what we need, or wish for, most. �� - buy a N I Gas Teams Tournament to be played from Christmas voucher for a deluxe Hot Stone Massage 5.30pm Evenings and reward yourself with a complimentary 30 2nd, 3rd and 4th January 2008 minute Hot Stone Massage...... $55.00 Event is played as a mixed three player team event with basic requirements being a maximum of 1 A Grade man, 1 x lady and 1 other. Each round consists Wishing my wonderful clients and everybody of two singles and two doubles matches. Each round a a glorious Christmas and may 2008 bring all team must nominate two singles players who will play your hopes and dreams true. one set of doubles as well – the third player must play two doubles matches. Further details and entry list is at the club – so get a team together and let the club know MerryMerry ChristmasChristmas names ASAP. from SusanSusan and the boys. Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldfi eld Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 Administrator Rev. Dr. Neil Brown SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Chapel. Parish Council - President Barbara Hehir 9.30 am Morning Service at St Barnabas Chapel, followed by Secretary Margaret Kiernan. Treasurer - Joan Irwin morning tea. 7. 30 pm Combined Churches Service of Nine Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Weddings Lessons and Carols at All Saints Kingston contact Barbara Hehir - ph 22010. MONDAY: Christmas Eve, 11.30 pm Holy Communion at St Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) Barnabas Chapel. MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am TUESDAY: Christmas Day, 10 am Holy Communion at All PRAYER MEETING - Wednesday 3.15pm. All welcome. Saints Kingston THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pm Saints Kingston; 5.00 pm. Radio Program, Radio Norfolk Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. AM & FM Bands UNITING CHURCH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Cascade Road Pastor Karl Tui Telephone: 22179 Pastor George C. Porter O come all ye faithful – Come let us adore Him Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 email: [email protected] Everyone is welcome to join in the following services of Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au celebration: MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South SUNDAY 23rd at 10 am: Praise and Worship Service Pacifi c Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested SUNDAY 23rd at 7.30 pm: Combined Churches Service of persons. Lessons and Carols at All Saints Kingston. TUESDAY 2:002:00 pmpm toto 4:304:30 pm:pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts TUESDAY 25th at 8 am: Christmas Day Service in the time. 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship Church May you all have a happy, joyful Christmas WEDNESDAY : 5: 5:0000 p pmm Radio Programme on Radio SUNDAY 30th at 10 am: Pitcairn Praise Service followed Norfolk by morning tea. SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School NEED HELP? and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP word from the Lord. COUNSELLING VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for Phone Sydney 9891 1328 worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. This is a service of the Uniting Church SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – OPPORTUNITY SHOP Tourist Attraction will be closed until 14th January 2008 Best of its kind in the South Pacifi c – South Pacifi c Artefacts Including Signifi cant Pitcairn Items on display Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Admission $2:00 A Christian Outreach Centre ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** Jesus was born in a little crib, but the Christ Spirit is SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. omnipresent. I will prepare for the coming of the Omnipresent Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Childrens Baby Christ by cleaning the cradle of my consciousness, now Sunday School - TBA 5.00pm rusty with selfi shness indifference, and sense attatchments; MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting. and by polishing it with deep, daily divine meditation, TUESDAY: 9.45am - 11.30 ‘Mainly Music’ for ‘Pre- schoolers’ and Mums in recess. introspection, and discrimination. I will remodel the cradle FRIDAY: 6:30pm “Ignited Youth!”extremeextreme activities,activities, fun,fun, with dazzling soul-qualities of brotherly love, humbleness, café, life skills - in recess. Remember – Hillsong TV on faith, God-realization, will power,self-control, renunciation, TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am and unselfi shness, that I may fi ttingly celebrate the birth of The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 the Divine Child” For enquiries or discussion please ‘phone 22116

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