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The Norfolk ISLANDER “Your Community Newspaper for more than 40 Years”

FOUNDED 1965

Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885 The Weekly News c 1932 : The Norfolk Island Monthly News c. 1933 The N.I. Times c. 1935 : Norfolk Island Weekly c. 1943 : N.I.N.E. c. 1949 : W.I.N. c. 1951 Norfolk News c. 1965 Volume 42, No. 48 SATURDAY, 24th NOVEMBER 2007 Price $2.75 incl GST

Norfolk Island Museum wins community heritage grant The Australian Government has awarded the Norfolk Island Museum a grant of $7150 to pay for Farewell to NICS a Preservation Needs Assessment of the Museum’s “I have had playmates, I have had companions, Norfolk Island collections. In my days of childhood, in my joyful schooldays.” The grant was awarded under the Australian In a burst of youthful exuberance, the pupils of Year Government’s Community Heritage Grants 12, said farewell to NICS at their Formal which was Programme and was announced at an award ceremony held at the Norfolk Island Golf Club on Friday, 23rd at the National Library of Australia on Tuesday 13 November. November. (continued overleaf) (continued overleaf) Runners Set! No quarters to be given! Much speculation, behind the scenes training, untried runners mixed with experienced hopefuls set the scene for the Asics 400metres Gift held last weekend. With runners set, no quarter to be given they were off. Frank Stanton looked very strong down the back straight passing many. Heidi Bigg still lead into the final 100 with Frank bearing down on her, certainly had the crowd at the top of their voices.... Read more inside

There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ Farewell to NICS The grant will give the Museum the opportunity - continued from Front Page to fund a trained conservator to come to the Museum As School Pricipal Frank Stanton said “our Year 12 and assess the collection and make recommendations students and their teachers enjoyed a particularly good on its storage, handling and use. The long-term aim relationship” and we are sure that the evening at the is to extend the life of the collection so that it can be Golf Club was a great success. enjoyed and experienced by both present and future Our photo shows Sarah Donaldson, Belinda Elliott, generations. Kelly Gow, Sarah Henderson, April Melgren, Sophie These sentiments were expressed most clearly O’Connor, Tenielle Schmitz, Brad Griffiths, Duncan by the National Library’s Director-General Jan Hubber, Karl Tomlinson. Fullerton when she described the success of the Community Heritage Grant Program. “It has been taken up by groups throughout Australia, ensuring the longevity of nationally significant collections and Community Heritage Grant that the collections stay in the community where they - continued from Front Page belong.” Grants totalling $428,300 were awarded to 85 The Hon. Vicky Jack, the Minister responsible for Australian community groups and organisations the Norfolk Island Museum, was especially pleased to assist in the identification and preservation of that the significance of Norfolk Island’s heritage was community-owned, nationally significant heritage recognised. “Norfolk Islanders are very proud of their collections. heritage and this Community Heritage Grant will The Community Heritage Grant recognises the local assist the Norfolk Island Government and the Norfolk and national significance of the Museum’s Norfolk Island Museum in their work to preserve and present Island collections. The Museum is responsible for that heritage to its fullest extent”, Mrs Jack said. three major collections – the HMS Sirius shipwreck His Honour the Acting Administrator and the collection, the KAVHA archaeological collection and Chair of the Norfolk Island Museum Trust, Mr Owen the Norfolk Island Collection. Walsh, agreed wholeheartedly. “This grant is an The Norfolk Island Collection consists of a wide important recognition of our Museums on Norfolk variety of material relating to the history of the island and the crucial role that they have in conserving and since the Pitcairner settlement in 1856. It includes presenting Norfolk Island’s rich and unique heritage”, extremely significant objects such as the cannon and Mr Walsh said. “In assisting to preserve the Norfolk kettle off the HMS Bounty and the Fremantle letter Island Collection, the grant will ensure that future as well numerous industrial and domestic artefacts, (continued overleaf) manuscripts, documents, diaries, photographs and books.

Three Day Weather Forecast for Norfolk Island Current Saturday 24th November

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Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098 PP.O..O. BoxBox 213,213, NorfolkNorfolk Island.Island. �� Community Heritage Grant- continued from Front Page residents and visitors alike can learn about and appreciate the Island’s history and heritage. It is important that, as we change and grow as a community, that we preserve and learn from our past.” The Norfolk Island Museum’s curator, Mr Brian Hubber, was invited to Canberra to attend the announcement ceremony and to participate in a three- day intensive preservation and collection management workshop held at the National Library, the National Archives of Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive, and the National Museum. Brian advised that: “Most of the workshop sessions related to preservation of different types of heritage objects – paper-based material such as photographs, books, letters and the like, audiovisual material including a bewildering and often overlapping array of sound, film and digital technologies, and finally the “hard” materials such as stone, metal, timber and glass”. “During the course of these very practical workshops, I had the unique opportunity of networking with more than sixty other professionals working in the museum Happy 55th sector, many of whom are dealing with similar issues relating to the collection and preservation of heritage Wedding Anniversary collections in remote places. This professional network will be an invaluable resource as we undertake the Russ And Marie funded preservation assessment”. with love from all your family “Because I had to wait until last Saturday to return to Norfolk Island, the National Library very generously funded my extended stay in Canberra which also allowed me to do some research in its own collections. �� During that time I had the opportunity to identify and to study some unique historical materials that will be �� of interest to Norfolk Islanders. I hope to share some �� of these stories in the next few months.” 23rd November 2007 ��

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LAST SHIP BEFORE CHRISTMAS! Site officiel de la marine nationale

Patrouilleur La Moqueuse (P 688)

L'île de Futuna parraine le patrouilleur La Moqueuse.

La Moqueuse est la 7ème unité de la série des dix patrouilleurs de la marine nationale du type P400 destinés aux tâches de protection des zones économiques exclusives ou de service public.

Mis en chantier le 4 octobre 1984, lancé le 8 avril 1986, le bâtiment est admis au service actif le 25 mars 1987. Il est basé en Nouvelle-Calédonie, à Nouméa.

Les neuf autres P400 sont : L'Audacieuse (P 682); La Boudeuse (P 683); La Capricieuse (P 684); La Fougueuse (P 685); La Glorieuse (P 686); La Gracieuse (P 687); La Railleuse (P 689); La Rieuse (P 690); La Tapageuse (P 691).

Missions

Missions de protection :

Patrouille Contrôle d'embargo Action de souveraineté Transport de commandos

Missions de service public :

Secours en mer Police de la navigation Police des pêches Assistance aux zones isolées Transports légers inter-insulaires Lutte contre les trafics Lutte antipollution

Visit by French patrol boat “La Moqueuse” As advised in last week’s edition of The Norfolk Islander, the French Navy patrol boat La Moqueuse arrived at Norfolk Island on Friday, 23rd November. The trip from Noumea to Norfolk had been in very rough seas and the crew had not had much sleep. The ship, which is on it way to New Zealand, will be here until 9.00 a.m. Monday, 26th November. La Moqueuse is a 440 tonne patrol boat with a crew of 29, comprising 3 officers, 17 non-commissioned officers Lieutenant Commander Lachard was born in and 9 sailors. She is based in New Caledonia as part of Marseilles, south of France in 1975 and joined the 1 sur 6 the French permanent naval fleet in the Pacific Ocean. French Naval Academy in 1996. Apart from the normal ship’s company, there are 8 His postings have taken him to the Red Sea, the extra passengers - many of whom had never been to Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea and the Strait of sea before! Bab El Mandeb. On Friday morning, the commander of the ship, After the first two years he was appointed to Lieutenant Commander Pierre Lachard, paid a courtesy Halifax, Canada as French exchange officer on board call on the Acting Administrator Mr. Owen Walsh and the tribal class destroyers HMCS Iroquois and HMCS the Chief Minister, Mr. Andre Nobbs at Government Athabaskan. House. (continued overleaf) Visit by French patrol boat “La Moqueuse” - In presenting reciprocal gifts to Lieutenant continued - continued Commander Lachard, both the Acting Administrator He took part in operation APOLLO, the Canadian and the Chief Minister, on behalf of the Norfolk Island contribution to the war on terrorism from October community, extended a warm welcome to him and his 2001 to April 2002. crew. Lieutenant Lachard has been awarded the silver Our picture shows Acting Administrator Owen medal of National Defence and the Canadian Walsh (left), Lieutenant Commander Lachard and the Commemorative medal for ‘Operation Enduring Chief Minister Andre Nobbs. Freedom’. Tom. After seven years at sea, he was appointed as commanding officer of the patrol boat La Moqueuse PandC SCHOOL CANTEEN OPERATOR on 25th July 2007. He is married and father of 2 children. Applications are called for the position of Canteen Manager of the Norfolk Island Central School (NICS) PandC school canteen.

The role of the Canteen Operator involves: • the day to day running of the canteen under the auspices of the PandC, • maintaining all ﬁ nancial records which will be audited on a regular basis, and • the opportunity may exist to cater for school related events and/or to make the canteen available for PandC use.

Applications close at 3pm on Friday November 30th and the successful applicant will commence duty on Wednesday 30 January 2008 . The successful applicant will be chosen through written application (Expression Of Interest) and interview.

Application packages may be collected from the school’s front ofﬁ ce. The package consists of: • the Expression of Interest proforma; • a sample School Canteen Lease Agreement; and • a copy of the NICS Healthy Canteen Policy. Although the last visit to Norfolk Island by the French Navy was in October 2003 by the patrol boat Applications are to be addressed to: La Glorieuse, Lieutenant Lachard expressed the view to Mr. Walsh and Mr.Nobbs that the island could expect The Principal more visits from French naval ships in the future. He Norfolk Island Central School based these comments on the close ties between the PO Box 214 French, Australian and New Zealand Governments and Norfolk Island their decision to more actively patrol their Economic Zones in the South Pacific. Exciting times for Norfolk Air The month of November has been full on at Norfolk Air. Ewan Wilson and Neville Christian travelled to Hamilton City in New Zealand to launch a series of charter flights to coincide with the Hamilton round of the V8 Supercar series in April 2008. As a result of this added publicity, hits on the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau website AWARDS ON originating from New Zealand doubled. The process of selecting a replacement aircraft AUSTRALIA DAY 2008 for our current Boeing 737-200 has well and truly commenced. Nominations are sought for the 2008 Norfolk Norfolk Air must equip itself with the knowledge Island Australia Day awards in the following necessary to consider the various proposals that will categories: be presented to us over the coming months and we were able to take advantage of a generous offer from - Citizen Award Airbus Industries to train one of our staff in Airline - Young Citizen Award and Aircraft Fleet planning. - Achievement Award Becky Nobbs is away attending the week-long - Sports Award course in London and she has paid her own return Guidelines for these awards include: airfare from Australia to London with Airbus Industries covering the course fees, accommodation and meal • The Citizen and Young Citizen Awards are to allowance when she is in London. recognise outstanding contributions to the The Norfolk Air Call Centre is rapidly becoming a Norfolk Island community. The Young Citizen reality. The new Call Centre fit out is nearly complete, Award is for persons up to 25 years of age as staff have been recruited and training commences on at 26 January 2008. The Citizen Award is for 3 December 2007 in both Melbourne and Norfolk persons over that age. Island. The Call Centre will be fully operational by 1 January 2008. • Achievement Awards are to recognise On the airfreight front, 3,000 kgs was uplifted last significant achievement for which no other weekend and we plan to uplift a further 3,000 kgs this avenue of recognition exists; weekend. In addition, next Wednesday’s Sydney flight • Sports Awards are awarded on the basis of: has been capped at 70 passengers and all available capacity will be used for freight. This will clear the - Outstanding ability or participation freight backlog from Sydney. - Achievement in a particular competition The airline has performed well in November with passenger numbers 11% above original projections Nominations will be considered by a community and forward bookings out to June 2008 are very panel. The Administrator will announce the encouraging. Australia Day awards at Government House on Financial results have been received for September Australia Day, Saturday 26 January 2008. and October 2007 and the airline operating profit Nominations for these awards should be before advertising was $170,000 and $324,000 submitted to the Office of the Administrator respectively. Cash reserves at the end of October stood at $600,000. in an envelope marked “Australia Day Award Legislation has been introduced into the Legislative Nomination”. Each nomination should be Assembly which would allow Norfolk Air to become accompanied by supporting information, a 100% Government owned company. At the time of explaining the reasons why the person has been incorporation, which will occur by February 2008, nominated. Norfolk Air will have approximately one million Nominations must be received by dollars ($1million) in paid up capital and about close of business, Friday 14 December $2.5million dollars in forward ticket sales. 2007. fresh off the ship HOT Christmas stock @ basalt

tel: 22937 More New Stamp Issues for Norfolk Post 30 Years of Banyan Park Play Centre Banyan Park Play Centre was established by a group of enthusiastic and far-sighted young mothers 30 years ago as a place for their pre-school children to play together. The mothers fund-raised for several years to build the centre on land provided by the local government. The land has a very large 200- year-old banyan, hence its name. Banyan Park is a non-profit, non-government organisation, providing professional pre-schooling to all children. This stamp design was selected from artwork provided by the current play centre committee. The local artists of this issue were Cristina Rose and Alice Rogers, both resident young mothers here on the Island.

Christmas 2007 These are both stunning issues. The Christmas 2007 Issue has a theme of increasingly The Banyan Park and Christmas Issues are being popular “fairy lights”. released on Tuesday 27th November 2007. The 50c stamp features a young Norfolk Island Both of these issues can be purchased following pine, or “nature’s Christmas tree”. During the festive their release, at the Philatelic Bureau’s retail outlet in season these trees create a very festive atmosphere the Post Office, located in the Bicentennial Complex both indoors and outdoors on the Island. in Burnt Pine. The $1.20 stamp depicts the back view of the The Philatelic retail outlet is also selling 2008 Melanesian Chapel. The Chapel was constructed pocket calendars and locally produced Christmas using the stones of the convict built New Gaol ruins by cards. The Christmas cards depict images from the Melanesian missionaries. The Chapel is very popular 2007 Christmas stamp issue. for weddings and christenings. The Post Office opening hours are 9.00am to The $1.80 stamp is a very haunting image of an old 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. lighter. These lighters were once used to ferry cargo from ship to shore. This lighter is resting on the Kingston foreshore and is a play area for children and positioned well for wedding parties to be photographed. This issue was designed by Rob Nisbet who now lives on Norfolk Island with his wife and young family. �� 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! Wut-A-Way All.... On Friday 2nd November 2007 at 5pm, James and I had our Wedding. The day turned out great, and we had family and friends who travelled near and far to help us celebrate. Our two boys (Raa and Christian), stole the day in their matching outfits. I wore a dress made by my Mother-in-law, who did a fantastic job by making it without a pattern. My lovely bridesmaids wore dresses from Portmans. James and his line of men wore causal shirts and jeans. James and I would like to say a huge thank you to my eldest brother Trent, for The boys and I hope to catch up with a sullen while making the trip over. The poor guy had three major here on a one week holiday. James will be enjoying jobs to do. his honeymoon with his motorbike this weekend at the First was to give me away, as Mum and Dad New Zealand National Motocross Championships in unfortunately couldn’t be there for the big day. Taranaki. It’s the final of four rounds, so heres hoping Second was to be the Toastmaster and then to finish he does well. In September this year, he won the New it all off, he was the main entertainment, and that he Zealand’s Veteran Championships in both his classes did very well. We all danced the night away until as well as the Champion of Champions race. Touch closing time at midnight. wood he comes home in one piece...... Also a big thank you to all those you sent lovely messages and gifts to us. We really appreciate it. Even though Mum and Dad couldn’t be there, they all had big celebrations back on Pitcairn for us. We spoke to them part way through the wedding night, and nearly everyone was at Mum and Dad’s place to toast a glass for us. That made the day even more special.

Thanks again to all... James, Tania, Raa and Christian McNabney xox

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I have added two photos from the wedding day. �� One is of our Bridal party with Raa and Christian, and �� the other is of James, Raa, Christian, myself, Bill and Kathy (James parents). �� Banyan Park Playcentre News. with the same feeling and the young wives and mothers club was formed. Its time to celebrate! They came up with the name Playcentre and the 30 years of Banyan Park first one was held in the Rawson Hall Supperroom, Playcentre. and later was held in the Church of England hall This Tuesday between 5pm and 7pm at Banyan in Queen Elizabeth Avenue and the Lions Club at Park Playcentre in middlegate. Kingston, before they sought a more permanent place On this special occasion, Norfolk Philatellic will to call their own. release a special series of Banyan Park Playcentre After applying to Administration, the area at stamps designed by a mum with children at Banyan Middlegate opposite the school was supplied and Park and helped by Rob at Photopress to finish off extensive fundraising and a helping hand from the the stamps, capturing the feeling of the children and Lions Club was needed to begin the structure. The families that attend...... Banyan Park Playcentre was opened on the 10th of Community, friendship, and how to play, learn and September 1977 and in this 30th year, we can thank our grow together. pioneering Mums, Patrons and Founding Members for Of course, this has been happening for longer their foresight in providing a need in the community than Banyan Park Playcentre’s 30 years, in fact, it all back then that is still carried on today. evolved from a conversation between Pat Anderson Pat was telling me how funds were raised in the and Annie (now) Pledger, just over 40 years ago. early days by cooking and some fun fashion parades Pat recalled some anecdotes to me recently about including wedding dresses through the years, night how it all began...... time car rallies, raffles and baby photo competitions. These 2 ladies had a conversation together about The first staff of Playcentre were voluntary based a need in Norfolk Island for their children to meet, then the person in charge was paid with a roster of interact and socialize with other children, for although volunteer mums, these days we still run as a voluntary Norfolk is only small in size, the population then was based organization with the committee of mums and much smaller too and the nearest neighbour with a dad of Banyan Park Playcentre children, but the 3 children may be living miles away. Also there were qualified staff members are all paid and still helping to lots of new families who had arrived for work or who keep the old visions alive today. may have married a local, so these same inovative 2 So if you would like to come and celebrate a ladies called a meeting at Dr. Davies’ house in Quality fabulous 30 years as banyan park playcentre, come Row. Lots of people turned up, proving that there was along this Tuesday the 27th of November at BPP, a huge interest by other members of the community (continued overleaf) McCoy’s Meats

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This is an invitation to all past students, teachers, helpers, parents and anyone else A Warm Welcome to Visiting Banyan involved with Banyan Park Playcentre…. Speakers. The Community Church is happy to welcome Ross Please help celebrate the launch of a series

of of gorgeous stamps commemorating the and Sheryl Watkins to our lovely Island this weekend. 30th anniversary of Banyan Park Ross and Sheryl are the directors of ‘Family Playcentre.

Ministries New Zealand.’ Playcentre They are arriving on Sunday morning’s flight and �� will be staying for one week. �� Skilled in many areas, including dairy farming, �� school teaching, as well as working with ‘Kings Kids’ performing dance and music at two Olympic Games. ��

They are currently speakers in ‘Youth with a Park �� Mission’ schools in New Zealand and the Pacific

Islands, and hold seminars on subjects relating to the 30 years family. Parents and grandparents themselves, they have had many years experience with children, youth and families, on the mission field as well as at home. Ross and Sheryl will be holding ‘Building Strong Sudoku Number 09 - Easy Families’ Seminars during their week here.’ The seminars are open to all people – No charge - Tea & Coffee provided. 3 7 Where: ‘The Hub’ – Norfolk Island Community 6 7 4 3 8 Church, on Taylors Road. 4 2 8 3 When: Monday 26th November to Friday 30th November. 3 6 4

Topics: 26th - 9.30am & 7.30pm - ‘Raising 8 2 9 6 Small Children’. 6 7 2 27th - 9.45am - speaking after the Mainly Music preschool programme. 7 5 6 1 7.30pm - ‘Raising Teenagers.’ 9 4 2 7 3 29th - 9.30am & 7.30pm - ‘Building Strong Marriages.’ 5 2 30th - 9.30am & 7.30pm - ‘Building Strong Families.’ 2 6 5 4 9 1 7 3 8 SUDOKU RULES 7 4 8 2 6 3 9 1 5 Fill in the grid so All are invited to come along and partake of this rare that every column, opportunity to gain insight and help in the struggles of 1 3 9 8 5 7 2 6 4 every row and every family life and bringing up children. 4 2 3 5 8 6 1 9 7 3x3 box contains 6 8 7 3 1 9 5 4 2 the digits 1 through 9 5 1 7 2 4 6 8 3 9. There is no math 3 1 2 6 7 8 4 5 9 involved. You solve 5 9 4 1 3 2 8 7 6 each puzzle with 8 7 6 9 4 5 3 2 1 reasoning and logic. Each puzzle only Last week’s solution has one solution. 11.4 Seconds to Victory! Thank You That’s all it took for Dylan Menzies to cross the My thanks and appreciation go out to al who, in finish line first in the Norfolk Island Gas 100 metres many different ways, have helped and comforted me Gift. in the sad loss of Toni Redstone. Andrew Crombie at 11.7 for second with Dayne It is indeed heart warming to be part of such a O’Hara next took second and third respectively. loving, caring community. Jackson Roberts lead the rest of the field across the God bless us all. line with a close finish between all the other runners. Helen Price. The consolation races were equally tight affairs, the first consolation race particularly so, as it turned out to be a dead heat between Carl Quintal and Mark Kalsrup. This was literally a photo finish. Alana Donald took third place. The second consolation race went to Ethan Richards followed by Dylan Menadue and Reuben Bigg. The first event of the day was the World Traders Mile, and it set the scene for all the following events, bringing out the crowd to cheer everyone on. Our younger runners showed their metal by holding A Special Invitation off strong runs by the older back markers. Rachel Yager followed by Dylan Menadue and OPEN HOUSE Taylor Cook taking out the respective placings. A strong run was put in by all entrants. The elder runner Stockyard Road stating more training will be put in before next year’s event to beat the younger competitors. Steeles Point. Much speculation, behind the scenes training, untried runners mixed with experienced hopefuls set SUNDAY 25th November the scene for the Asics 400metres Gift. With runners set, no quarter to be given they were 2PM-4PM off. Frank Stanton looked very strong down the back Home plus income on 1.16ha straight passing many. Heidi Bigg still lead into the zoned rural with TWO HOUSES final 100 with Frank bearing down on her, certainly One 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom had the crowd at the top of their voices. Heidi being crowd favourite. the Other 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath- By the 50 metres it was very close Heidi just room. Live in one and rent the holding on, when Frank hit the wall, though still a other. Well presented race in it. This is definitely worth inspection. At 20 metres two back markers were also in the running - a four way finish in the making. At the line Dylan Menzies falling over his laces won by a head to Jackson Roberts, with Heidi literally This has to be the best on heir heels. Franks taking out a well earned fourth place - better than the Melbourne Cup! buy of the year. Everyone enjoyed a good days racing with Why not give us a call? spectators not going away disappointed with the strong efforts shown by all the competitors. Athletics Norfolk Island appreciates and thanks our Jackie on 23767 sponsors for the support in making the Norfolk Island Mobile 50413 or Les 50414 Gift possible. A big thank you to all. Email: [email protected] Website www.quintalhomes.nlk.nf L.J. Quintal Real Estate, PO Box 279, Norfolk Island

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�� A Wartime Diary cargo net into a launch. Island is quite a beautiful little Thanks to Mary Christian-Bailey, I have been given spot. The Americans drove us to Kingston and met the a copy of the Diary kept by Captain Dick Stevenson Administrator, Sir Charles Rosenthall and his wife. during his time on Norfolk with the New Zealand We are at present quartered in the barracks with the forces from 1942-1943. Aussies. During the afternoon went to Mt. Pitt which is When construction of the aerodrome commenced, just over 1,000 ft high and saw a wonderful panoramic the defence of the island was under the command of view of the island. Dropped down the hill to the Cable Major Farlow and his defence force comprised 80 Station and sent a cable home. All the Aussie Officers members of the A.I.F. and 66 members of the Norfolk are fine chaps and made us feel at home. The people Island Infantry Detachment. here are most hospitable and cannot do enough for us. On September 26th 1942, Lieutenant-Colonel J.W. The weather so far has been very kind. Warm with Barry, O.C. “N” Force, 2 NZEF landed with four very little wind. other officers. One of these officers was Captain Dick Sunday 27/09/42 - Went for a stroll this afternoon. Stevenson. Had a very quiet day. Must write home tonight as Between October 9th and 14th, s.s. Karitane, in two there is a mail tomorrow. Became a Short Snorter this trips, brought the full force of 1,500 troops. morning. Cost me £2. The “N” Force comprised the 36th Infantry Monday 28/09/42 - Another nice fine day. Worked Battalion; “A Troop” Field Artillery - 4 x 25 pounders; all morning on the map and plotted in approximate 152nd Heavy Battery - 4 x 155mm (6 inch) guns; 218th G.P. Produced another “Egg”. This afternoon went Composite Anti-Aircraft Battery- 4 x 3.7 inch guns and out on a reconnaissance with Capt. Hitchcock and 8 x 40mm Bofor guns. There was also a company of had a look at the G.P. Posted my letter this morning, Field Engineers; a detachment of Army Service Corps; the ship sailed about noon. This morning a Lockheed Medical Corps; YMCA; Chaplains; Dental personnel Hudson Bomber came over the Island. Quite a treat and Ordinance Depot (maintenance personnel). to see a plane again. This place is full of red volcanic Once the “N” Force was established, the men of dust, especially on the roads. the A.I.F. and the Norfolk Island Infantry Detachment Tuesday 29/09/42 - Went out on a further sailed for Sydney on 1st December 1942. reconnaissance this morning. Could not improve on The original of Captain Stevenson’s Diary was kept my original position. Not surprising seeing that I had in an exercise book, written in pencil, and is now in the to walk. Had the car to myself in the afternoon and possession of his daughter Pat Abbott and her husband had a better look around. Found two more likely sites Ray 76 Hobart Street Miramar Wellington, New which fit the Colonel’s scheme better. Met Thornton Zealand. As Pat said in an e-mail to Mary Christian- the Govt. meteorologist and had a yarn to him. Very Bailey “he was obsessed with the weather”. nice chap too. Over the next few weeks we will be reproducing the (continued next week) Diary, and local readers who can remember those wartime years will recognise many of the names Captain Stevenson mentions. Wednesday 23/09/42 - Left Wellington on USS Zeilin about 4.30pm. Glorious day. Slight swell outside harbour. About dusk a Hudson bomber paid us a visit. Very hot down below. Pictures in the evening. Not very good. Had my first taste of American canned beer. Quite good. Meals all American of course, but very nice. A big improvement on Judgeford. Met a few marine officers. Good chaps too. Thursday 24/09/42 - Weather not so good today. Blowing a hard northerly. Ship pitching a fair bit. Rain early this morning. Wind increasing during the day with a little sunshine. Considering the seas, the ship rides fairly comfortably. Pictures tonight “I Can’t give You Anything but Love” Not bad in places. Speed reduced to about 5 knots nearly all day. Friday 25/09/42 - Still rough with a high wind. Speed about 12 to 14 knots. Still bearing up. Have not missed a meal yet. Even some of the sailors have been sick. Should get to our destination about 1pm. Happy First Half Century Tomorrow. Hope the sea is a bit smoother otherwise Borgy will have some trouble getting off the ship. Pictures again tonight. “The Last Empress” Had a look over Its not the birthdays that count the engine room today. Must try and see the guns tomorrow. Owing to rough weather pictures were Its the happy cancelled. Saturday 26/09/42 - Sighted our island about 7am. Lots of love from your family and friends. Landed at Cascade Bay at 9.30am. Climbed down a Timothy Keith Quintal In Loving Memory of 19.2.1960 - 11.11.2007

.... time for Brunch? The family would like to thank everyone 9.30am - 12.00pm for their love & support ~ We invite you to join us following the service at Try these the Sports & Workers Club or at Shane Quintal’s on New Farm Road. temptations... Create your own Plain of Toasted Vale Sandwich, Pannini or Timothy Keith Quintal 19th February, 1961 - 11th November, 2007 Focaccia Timothy Keith Quintal, the youngest son of the Choose 4 ingredients from Ham, Chicken, late Thornton George Ellis (Boof) Quintal and the Turkey, Sun dried tomato, egg, lettuce, late Barbara Annette Quintal, was born in Sydney on cheese, onion, salami, asparagus, Tasmanian 19th February, 1961, and his sudden death on 11th salmon, capsicum, avocado or mushroom November 2007, “is” as Dr. John Duke who conducted the funeral said, “not easy to come to grips with.” Tim arrived on Norfolk in the late 1960s when the Tasmanian Salmon or family returned to the island and was a pupil at the Smoked Chicken Stack Norfolk Island Central School. A pancake base layered with char grilled He was a popular young man, always with a ready smile and he loved his football, playing soccer in his mushroom and salad to compliment the younger days and then with the “Greens” here on Salmon or Chicken Norfolk. His club mates formed a Guard of Honour for him at the Cemetery gate. More mouth watering brunch options In welcoming the many people who attended the available service, Dr. John thanked all for being present to support the family. “This a difficult occasion for ~ : ~ Shane (the Sexton)” he said “but a task that often falls to people on the Island with special tasks to do. I How about Lunch? remember Auntie Gordie as matron of the hospital in 12.00pm - 2.30pm the 1930s at “Bishop’s Court” telling me it fell to her to prepare the operating theatre for her own operation - she sterilized the instruments, set them out, made sure Governor’s Club Sandwich the theatre was prepared in all the details necessary A comprehensive combination served with then hopped on the operating theatre table! salad and French fries Thank you for those who have helped in the arrangements for this funeral. The family appreciates Satay Prawn Skewers all you are doing. Death is a fact we face continually and frequently with Tomato Relish over the last few weeks with the passing of Hamish, Mickey, Neil, Toni and Bob. It affects each of us Gourmet Hamburger differently and in our own special ways we find the strength to cope. Unity is a powerful bonder. Today we unite to remember Timmy’s life and support his family. He was proud of being able to apply for, be accepted as and then chosen to be a driver of trains with the N.S.W. Railways - a formidable responsibility when we remember the Waterfall Train Accident. He loved the opportunity to work in this way. There is a time to live and work and this afternoon is the time to remember the life and work of a loving brother, uncle Café and friend.” After prayers and the singing of “I come to the Bookings through reception. Ph: 24400 Ext 2. Garden alone” Max Hobbins, a great friend of Tim, Governor’s Lodge gave the following Eulogy - “Tim was born on Queen Elizabth Avenue (continued overleaf) Timothy Keith Quintal - continued nieces loved him and he loved them dearly. They were February 19th, 1961 in Sydney. He was educated in fortunate to have such a loving Uncle. Sydney and later on Norfolk Island. As a boy in Sydney Tim was a good friend of mine - I will miss him.” he played soccer for the Dee Why “Signets” - he often Suzie, Wade, Corey, Jenna, Kirsten, Peter, Allan, mentioned this to me time after time - sounding like a Karl and Micah - Tim’s nieces and nephews - had got broken record! together and prepared the following message for their After leaving school, Tim worked in New Zealand “Uncle Tum, UT, Mattie Pattie or Mongoose” “What for about a year, working in transport. Returning to a Great Uncle. He has played a big role in each and Norfolk, Tim worked for Foodland as a store man everyone of our lives. We all shared many special - or should I say Foodland paid him to attend! Then times with him from stealing our dummies, playing returning to Sydney working for a firm called “Ace dress-ups to just generally messing around. Gutters”, a plumbing company. He enjoyed the He loved getting the kids to play jokes on the customers working for him! oldies, cruising around in the ‘Dar Dar Boof mobile’ Returning to Norfolk he worked for Pumpkin (continued overleaf) mowing lawns, then to Sandy Horrocks doing odd jobs. Sandy was so impressed with his work he asked Tim to trim his hedge at his home which I am told took a long time to finish! But Sandy kept him on any way. Then back to Sydney to work with his brother Michael as an asbestos remover. He later shared a flat with Neville Bigg. I’m led to believe they were both sound sleepers - one night the RSL club next door to them burnt down, they CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP both slept through the drama! Can you imagine their APPLICATIONS FOR 2008 surprise when they looked next door in the morning to find that their new neighbour had moved away. Tim then spent a lot of time with his brother, Michael, The Churchill Trust invites Australian citizens flatting together at various addresses - making sure over the age of 18 years of age resident in they lived near the essentials of life - such as - a pub or Norfolk Island to apply for a 2008 Churchill club, a bottle shop, public transport, food and a knock Fellowship. shop! He would sometimes spend the weekend with Gary A Churchill Trust Fellowship is not an award and Judy when they lived at Woy Woy. It was a social of a specific sum of money, but sponsorship success! Gary had a bicycle. They would take the bike by the Trust of approved travel and payment to the pub for their “takeaways” - the bike could handle of certain allowances. one carton on the handlebars, one on the seat and three cartons on the rack at the back. The Churchill Trust has helped many Norfolk Whenever I went to Sydney, I would always spend Island residents to travel to undertake stud- a night with him - we would step out for a few drinks- ies or investigations. Over time, the Trust has and a few more. I never know how we found our way assisted residents to undertake training and back to his flat. studies in wide range of topics beneficial to I will now describe Tim’s flat in O’Connell Street Norfolk Island. Examples include ambulance Parramatta:- Kitchen - one microwave, an electric jug training, remote area first aid practices, wine and a gas stove, also a small fridge for food; Living Room - assorted lounge chairs, none matching, a making, search and rescue, arthritis treatment wall of stereo and TV appliances, a small coffee table and management, tree propagation and land covered with full ash trays; My Bedroom - a mattress rehabilitation, historical research, linguistics, on the floor so I wouldn’t get hurt if I fell out of bed! sports administration and coaching, and Nor- He lived a very simple life, but Tim always had a folk Island’s flora and fauna. large beer fridge. He was scared of a lawnmower and a paint brush - not the average handyman. Tim enjoyed There are no prescribed qualifications for the watching the TV soapie “Neighbours” much to my award – merit is the primary test. However, disgust and horror. He loved sport and with his mate applicants must be willing to share the results “Guppy” would often attend the match of the day at of their Fellowship with the community. Brookvale Oval, he was a supporter of the Manly “Sea Eagles” also supporting and playing for the Greens Persons who have previously received a on Norfolk. During this time he represented Norfolk Churchill Fellowship are ineligible for a fur- Island. Another sport he followed and watched was ther Fellowship. Further information and Ap- women’s Netball - the reason for this I do not know. plication Forms can be obtained from the Ad- Tim would call you “Matey” if you were in favour ministrator’s Office at Kingston (ph. 22152). with him - although he always called me “Gay Boy” which I didn’t like, but after a few years I got used to Applications must be lodged with the Admin- it. istrator’s Office by close of business on Fri- Suzie’s children would call him GUT - G-U-T day 29 February 2008. standing for Great Uncle Tim. All his nephews and Timothy Keith Quintal - continued or just grabbing all the cousins and gwen round ar rock playing tourist. We have been to the footie with him which we all know that he had a strong passion for. He knew lots of useless facts about the game. He enjoyed cooking and we have all had one or two meals and beers as well as many laughs with him. His favourite dishes were mashed tatie or curried prawns. Collectively we all have so many special memories that we could share with you all. But we just want you all to know that we are going to miss him dearly and he is very much loved by all ucklun. Thanks for the memories”. Dr. John then reminded us that Timmy’s great-great grandfather Gustav Quintal wrote the hymn Oakleigh and he asked his wife Mary to use the words as a prayer for the occasion. “Jesus Saviour hear our cry Unto Thee we call Low before Thy throne on high We thy humble servants fall.

Wash us in Thy crimson tide Cleanse us Lord from sin Let Thy blood to us applied Make and keep us pure within.

Feed our souls with bread Divine. Thou our strength and stay Cause Thy light on us to shine Thou our life, our truth, our stay.

Friend of sinners. King of love Keep us by Thy grace Till within Thy fold above We behold Thee face to face.”

The Lord’s Prayer, the Grace and the singing of the Pitcairn Anthem brought the service to a close. To Tim’s brothers, Michael, Shane and Nicholas and their families we extend our sincere sympathy.

Brush Strokes For all your INTERIORINTERIOR ANDAND EXTERIOREXTERIOR PAINTINGPAINTING New Work Roofs Re-paintsRe-paints can do it! YouYou nnameame itit - wwee can do it! FullyFully EExperiencedxperienced ContactContact StuartStuart MacKenzieMacKenzie oror Bill Donald anytime �� We know that we are approaching the end of the school year when we farewell our Year 12 students. Our HSC Formal was held last night at the Norfolk Island Golf Club and thanks to the excellent organisation of Mrs Ro Shaw, the wonderful venue, the incredible food and the delightful company, the evening was a tremendous success. More details and photos will appear in Monday’s School Newsletter. Just when students may have thought that exams were over for the year, we will be sneaking another test to our Year 8 students next Tuesday. This is a NSW statewide test in Science called the Essential Secondary Science Assessment (ESSA) and information has been forwarded to parents. The aim of the ESSA test is to provide formative information about students’ achievement in Science and to raise the profile of science education in our schools and wider community.= Speaking of external tests, parents and caregivers of students in Years 3 and 5, Basic Skills Test (BST) results for individual students are available at the front office and those not collected by Friday 30 November will be handed to students. Thanks To top off a fantastic assembly, it was a pleasure to Frank Stanton give Principal’s Award to four young men who have a real sense of civic responsibility. Aiden Ciantar, Josh �� Christian, Josh Graffi and Beau Magri received their ��

awards for giving their time to raise money for more ��

needy people. I am very impressed with the efforts of �� these four young men. As Aiden is off Island he is not ��

in our photo. �� Thanks to Ms Delaney and her K/1D class, our K-6 Assembly on Wednesday was a tremendous success. �� It was nice to see so many academic and citizenship �� awards presented and the class DVD presentation �� outstanding. I think that we may have some budding young TV celebrities in Ms Delaney’s class. Thank you �� Ms Delaney and her talented students. �� For students who have received invitations to �� our Sports and Citizenship evening on Tuesday 27 ��

November, there will be a short rehearsal at Rawson �� Hall on Tuesday morning. Students are asked to make �� there own way to the hall for a 8.45am start, students �� will be returned to school by bus for recess. �� Congratulations to Mrs Hawkins and her SRC students on their excellent organisation of Jump Rope �� For Heart with all money raised going to the Heart �� Foundation. More details will be in Monday’s School �� Newsletter but for now, I would like to congratulate the �� SRC and the entire school for being so involved. �� Our sponsors are: Norfolk Air, our Platinum sponsor of the best business overall;

Norfolk Pacific Holidays, our Gold sponsor of the customer service award; and

On behalf of the Awards Committee for the Norfolk All category sponsors: AAA Tourism, Pacific Island Tourism Awards I would like to thank all those Direct Line, Norfolk Select Holidays, Go Holidays, businesses that entered the inaugural awards event. The Fastbook Holidays, Universal Air Cargo, Burnt Pine response was fantastic, with 45 businesses submitting Travel, Commonwealth Bank, Island Realty, Air New entries. These have been subject to rigorous and Zealand, Governor’s Lodge, All Seasons Colonia, independent evaluation by our panel of three judges South Pacific Resort, and Borry’s Rental Cars. this week. There were also 12 nominations for the Customer I would also like to thank the Awards Committee of Service Person of the Year award. David Buffett, Morgan Evans, Lisa Woodward, Peter All entry forms, and the details of the winners of Cassidy, Marguerite Bender, and Bruce Walker for the awards, will be locked away in a safe until the gala their contribution. You have been wonderful to work Awards presentation night at Governor’s Lodge on with. December 10, 2007. Wally Beadman Entries will be returned to the owners after the (Chairman, Norfolk Island Tourism) December 10 event. This will include feedback from the judges that might prove useful for future planning of your business and for your entry next year. Our sincere thanks to all of our sponsors too. They have been remarkable with their generosity.

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Call Leanne or Leonard Schmitz - Ph:22567 Sunday Markets A visit to this stall is recommended if only just to Well only 31 more sleeps and Christmas Day will look at Norfolk’s unique history in print. be with us. Scary isn’t it! Items to fill those bottomless Summer is here and there is still room on the grass Christmas stockings are starting to filter into the area for new stalls. goodies available on the stalls. One you should look A small charge does apply. If you are interested for are the locally made Christmas Cards produced please ring Patricia 22214 AH or Debbie 22987 AH by Louise Donald, you can have Santa with a back drop of stunning Norfolk Island scenery something different to send to your overseas family and friends POSITION VACANT on your Christmas mailing list.

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ON CALL TOURISM CONSULTANT Norfolk Island Tourism are looking for persons interested in being available for On Call as a Tourism Consultant for week and weekend work. You must hold a current drivers license and have a bright and bubbly Caught up with Jenny and Albert Touwslager from personality Ocean Grove, Victoria last week at the markets They are friends of Nadia and Daniel Cuthbertson and are All applications in writing to : presently baby sitting their two dogs and cat. The Mrs Sue Buffett started coming here in 2002 and so far have retuned Office Manager 5 times . Albert plays bowls and is a keen golfer and Norfolk Island Tourism plays daily whilst here. They love everything about P.O Box 211 Norfolk the only improvement they could suggest was Norfolk Island, 2899 the need for more fresh vegetables and fruit especially apples. JOB APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2ND DECEMBER 2007 Ma-anna’s Historiacal Photos By Haidee and Wayne Bates This stall is situated on the grass under the Oak trees opposite the Tourist Bureau/Information Centre. On Display is a selection of old photos of Norfolk’s past, starting from 1870. Photo subjects include convict ruins, whaling station, the war days, old boats and planes loading and unloading cargo and general snaps of Norfolk lifestyle. These photos are available as photo cards, placemats and coasters. Special orders and enlargements are possible up to A3 (photo only not framed). Like to sail on the Lady Nelson? Three weeks after the arrival of the First Fleet at In our edition of Saturday, 10th November 2007, Botany Bay in January 1788, Lieutenant King and under the heading “Exiled Bi-Centenary Celebrations” a party of 23 were dispatched by Governor Phillip we reported on the re-enactment of the exodus of the to Norfolk Island to take possession and establish a First European settlement of Norfolk Island. History settlement there. records that this first group departed on 9th November From this small beginning the population grew 1807 and arrived in Hobart Town on 29th November. slowly until the Sirius was wrecked in March 1790 Those who took part in the re-enactment were to swelling the number overnight to 497. This caused sail to Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) on the brig many problems, as there was not a ship available to Lady Nelson. take the soldiers and sailors back to Port Jackson. This week we received the following information Over the next 20 years the population rose and fell about this vessel and at the end of the article you will depending on the number of convicts that were sent find details about “Norfolk Island Bicentenary Sails” there. The numbers of free people on the island also on board the replica of the Lady Nelson”. grew as a large number of the convicts became free, married and reared families. The H.M.S. Lady Nelson was to play a large roll in the lives of the Norfolk Islanders over the coming years. This small 60 ton brig had sailed from England in 1800 and was the first vessel to pass through Bass Straight from west to east, reducing the sailing time to Sydney by many days, and dispensing of having to sail around the south coast of Van Diemen’s Land . For the next few years the Lady Nelson was kept busy sailing as a tender under the British flag. After her arrival at Port Jackson in December 1800 she sailed again in 1801 and 1802 with instructions to explore Port Phillip Bay . The following year she was sent to Risdon Cove in the River Derwent with Lt. John Bowen, and assisted Lady Nelson , River Thames 1800 him in the first settlement in Van Diemen’s Land. Later in 1803 she was ordered to sail to Sorrento in Port (continued overleaf)

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#30 $30.00 Like to sail on the Lady Nelson? - continued added to the very small number of 38 that had arrived Phillip Bay to assist Lt. Col. Collins with his with Collins (allowing that a small amount had been departure to the River Derwent. born in the 4 years since Collins had arrived). Some From 1803 the Lady Nelson continued her voyages of those who arrived from Norfolk Island married to many places. She delivered despatches, military members of Collin’s party who had arrived on the personnel and convicts back and forth to Norfolk Ocean in 1804, swelling the population and giving it Island as well as her many trips to Port Macquarie and new blood to tackle the future of the island within the Newcastle . first year of their arrival. Without this new blood the Again in 1804 the Lady Nelson recorded another Colony may have not survived. first, when she sailed with the Buffalo, Francis and Certainly it would have taken many more years for the Integrity to the Tamar River in the north of Van those who arrived in 1804 to multiply with only their Diemen’s Land to establish another new settlement few couples to provide more children. The convict men under the British Government. would have had no hope of finding partners amongst Evacuees from Norfolk Island began to leave the free arrivals who came with Collins as it was a few as early as 1805, when five men arrived at Port years before any marriageable female convicts arrived. Dalrymple (now Launceston). It would be another two When they did it was the worst sent from Sydney to rid years before there was any further movement from the that town of their company. island. The following generations of the Norfolk Islanders One of the Lady Nelson ‘s longest voyages during were to struggle for many years but in time most this time was when she went to New Zealand in 1806, of them were to become valued citizens and their returning the Maori Chief Te-Pahi to his homeland. descendants now number in the thousands. Many of The Lady Nelson was commissioned to bring the these descendants live in Tasmania while others can first shipment of passengers from Norfolk Island to be found all over the world, many still carrying their Hobart Town, arriving there on 29th November 1807 convict ancestor’s names. with 34 men, women and children. The next ship to (continued overleaf) arrive was the Porpoise on 17th January 1808 with 180 passengers also to Hobart Town. Their profiles can be found in Exiled Three Times Over. The Lady Nelson made her second voyage with a further 50 passengers in March 1808, She was followed by the Estramina who arrived in June 1808 with 62 passengers again all to Hobart Town. The last evacuees to arrive at Hobart Town came on the City of Edinburgh, they numbered 242 and theirs was the longest and most difficult voyage of all. It took them nearly a month to reach Hobart Town and most of TENDER them with only rags on their backs and very little food on board. In total there were 568 men, women and children (most of them free by this time) who arrived in the Healthy Habit River Derwent during the twelve months, making life in the four year old settlement very difficult. Lt Colonel Takeaway Potato and Crepery Collins in Hobart Town was having an extremely difficult time feeding those that had arrived in 1804 as Fixtures and Fittings included well as those who arrived in the Colony after that time. He had been told to expect 100 souls from Norfolk Manageable by one full-time person Island and now he had to feed and clothe nearly 600. and one part-time person By 1813 the remainder of those still on Norfolk Island were ordered to sail on the Lady Nelson and the Minstrel to the Tamar River where they then walked TENDERS CLOSE 3PM FRIDAY 30TH to Muddy Plains (now Longford) and settled there on NOVEMBER 2007 their grants of land. The profiles in the Exiled Three Times Over book gives an example of what life was like for them Forms are available from LJQ office in before and after they arrived in Hobart Town . Some Douglas Drive or by email or fax. did very well, while a few fell by the wayside. For the majority it was hard work, the land they were Why not give us a call? granted was difficult to farm due to flooding of the Esk River, yielding hardly enough for them to live on. This resulted in most of having to live off government Jackie on 23767 stores for the first two years. Mobile 50413 or Les 50414 If the coming of the evacuees made Lt. Governor Email: [email protected] Website www.quintalhomes.nlk.nf Collin’s life difficult it did do one good thing. There L.J. Quintal Real Estate, PO Box 279, Norfolk Island were over 261 young people on board the 5 ships. This Like to sail on the Lady Nelson? - continued This brave little ship’s life nearly came to an end when at Port Macquarie she holed on some rocks in 1821 and was left to her fate. That was until Governor Macquarie, on one of his official trips to Newcastle, Last Bash saw her and asked what she was doing there. When told she was holed, he ordered her to be brought up on the beach and repaired. Both Macquarie and Mrs. until Macquarie had a soft spot for the Lady Nelson, having sailed on her to Hobart Town in 1811. It was said that they thought her the safest ship they had ever sailed D e c e m b e r ! on. The Lady Nelson continued her work along the east coast of Australia under many colourful Captains (some ex-convicts) until she was commissioned to sail Ladies Special to Port Dundas at the northern part of Australia in 1824 to again help with a new settlement. Champagne This voyage was to be her swan song, on arriving in the north she was sent to the Timor Sea in an attempt to buy pigs for the new settlement. While on the island of & Strawberries Baba the Lady Nelson was overrun with islanders, the crew was killed and the ship stripped and later burnt and sunk. This was the end of the Lady Nelson, who $4.00 Per Glass. had been the Colony’s work-horse for over twenty- four years. Surely one of the ships worthy of respect then, as the replica is now. FRIDAY 30th Nov The Lady Nelson will play a big part in the Norfolk Island Arrivals Bicentenary from November 2007 till October 2008, when there will be historical sails on - 8pm till late! the River Derwent in memory of those who made Van Diemen’s Land their new home in 1807-1813. Thursday, 17th January 2008 Saturday, 1st March 2008 Thursday, 5th June 2008 “4 ALIVE” Sunday, 5th October 2008 These sailing dates coincide with arrival of the ships that brought the new settlers to Hobart Town in 1808. Norfolk’s Best 4 Piece Band If you are in Tasmania and would like to book a sail on the Lady Nelson, phone 03 62 343 348 or call at Live On Stage! the Lady Nelson office, Dockhead Building Franklin Wharf, Hobart 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. weekdays. - Tom. Come And Dance The Night Away At Norfolk’s Premier Club. Sports grants applications now Satisfaction Guaranteed! open Applications are now open for grants to support the promotion of sport in Norfolk Island offered by the HAPPY HOUR EACH AND Norfolk Island Government. Small grants for a range EVERY DAY 5-6pm. of approved purposes are made in accordance with the prescribed policy and guidelines. Grant applications are invited from eligible Norfolk Island individual athletes and sporting organisations and should be lodged on the form provided in the policy and guideline documentation which is available from Bella Wilson on the middle floor of the Administration Leagues Club building, Kingston (telephone 22001), or by email from Peter Maywald at [email protected] Applications must include supporting documentation as specified and should be lodged for the 2007/2008 Setting the mark! financial year before the closing time of 4.30 p.m. on Friday 14th December 2007. Late applications will only be considered if there are funds still available. PHONE 22440 Shopping Sensation Shop for a few Christmas bargains on an island that prides itself on bargains! The Christmas Shopfest is an initiative of the Norfolk Island Tourist Bureau and the URGENTLY WANTED Norfolk Island Chamber of Commerce, which will run from December 11 to 14 with a range of imported and locally manufactured items discounted by as much as 25 per cent. 2 & 3 BEDROOM Items will include clothing, footwear, perfumes, cosmetics, sportswear, cameras, toys, tours and activities. Also one lucky winner will walk away with a high quality Diamond. Rental Properties Travellers who fly to Norfolk Island with Norfolk Air in December will be able to shop for discounted We can manage your property for you items at the twilight markets, held in the marquee at Rawson Hall. To promote the Christmas Shopfest, OR Norfolk Air and Pacific holidays have special three ﬁnd you a tenant for your home. and seven day packages from Australia that will also include a $100 shopping voucher. Other than the shopping, the Shopfest will include live music and entertainment, face painting for kids, Call Lynne or Brian nightly fashion shows, bar facilities for non shoppers and a range of good food. This will be a new experience at not to be missed. We hope to see you all. Space for shop owners and market stall operators Norfolk Island Real Estate are available now but space is limited. For further information please speak to either Belinda Grube, Phone: Wk: 22429 Mob: 50803 Karen Evans or Jamie Edward. SHOP FEST BARGAINS GALORE!! Food, Entertainment and more… DECEMBER 11TH TO 14TH RAWSON HALL MARQUEE 6PM TILL 8PM

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AVAILABLE FROM MARTINS AGENCIES Taylor’s Road - Ph: 22021 Letters to the Editor - continued they get here remains to be seen - to say nothing of the cost. Is the Assembly aware that many of the young Is the Assembly aware that Australia is moving to families who are leaving are being forced to sell their introduce legislation to ban the importation of fruit in homes as a result of a ludicrous law preventing sub- support of their local growers? division under 10 acres lots. How many people do All in all might I suggest to our Assembly you know who still have 20 acre of land? Yes, I know members that if they are aware of these points and are them too and surprise surprise in the main they are unconcerned about any of them then they should gather Norfolk Islanders. Do I remember reading about a law upstairs in their committee room, pat themselves on somewhere to do with discrimination? the back, have a little sneer over their raised glasses at Is the Assembly aware that most countries today the expense of their community and wish themselves have population as one of their top priorities, bearing in hearty congratulation on being the ones who have mind the health and social welfare costs of supporting brought an island to its knees. the elderly, and are taking all possible steps to retain Yours sincerely the younger members of their workforce and are Joy Perkins. putting in place immigration initiatives to increase this area of the population? Is the rumour true that the only signage that will be approved by this Assembly is the one that will be at the airport stating “Welcome to the world’s only retirement �� island. The only place of Earth that is a funeral waiting to happen”, and is it true that the only requirements on �� the new immigration forms will be _ 1. No school age children �� 2. Enough money to be able to buy your residency? Is the Assembly aware of the bizarre stories �� circulating re our two new state of the art Fire Engines? �� If only half of them are true it would be enough to �� create a slow burn in most of us culminating in a mass explosion when the truth in finally revealed. �� Is the assembly aware that many people are no longer using electrical appliances that are considered a �� necessary part of everyday living in all but third world countries, and the very young and our elderly people �� are at risk because of this? Is the Assembly aware that many people think twice �� about going out for a celebration dinner knowing that their budget will simply not stretch to allow one of �� life’s most simple pleasures? �� Is the Assembly aware of the staggering high cost �� of groceries and that the cost of margarine can climb from $15 to $24 overnight? �� Is the Assembly aware of the cost of simply staying alive, if one is on regular medication? �� If the Assembly is aware of the previous points then �� why is the importation of apples the most important �� agenda item at this time? We locals have lived with seasonal fruit up until now so who is it exactly who has decided that they can’t live on Norfolk without fresh apples? Just how fresh will they be by the time

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Dear Sir, It has been bought to my attention that there appears to be a misconception in the community about membership to the RSL Day Club “White Oaks”, and I hope the following will straighten out any confusion. RSL Day Clubs were established in 1977 as a joint Australian Election venture between the Department of Veteran Affairs and the NSW RSL. Each Day Club is sponsored by an RSL Sub- Voting Arrangements Branch. There are now over 70 Day Clubs throughout NSW and are run totally by volunteers and are open on Norfolk Island to any interested member of the community, not just ex-service people. Residents of Norfolk Island and visitors Each club provides social and activity opportunities to the island are reminded that there is an for older people who still live at home but are unable Australian Election today – Saturday to attend more active programmes in their local 24 November 2007. community. Activities include gentle exercise and such things as cards and table games and mentally Eligible voters can vote at the Voting stimulating items. Most clubs provide transport to and Centre from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm from the club. Yours etc, today. Paul (Pinky) Finch OAM Honorary Secretary Norfolk Island RSL Sub- The Voting Centre is located on Branch the ground floor of the Office of the Administrator, New Military Barracks, Quality Row, Kingston. freestyle h a i r d e s i g n with Kelly Corbett RE-OPENING 27th NOVEMBER 2007! Kelly brings to the island 8 years experience as a fully qualified JOICO Hairdresser, owning and operating her own salon in the competitive Waikato area. retail products She is looking forward to being of service to you, and spending time with her grand mother Bev Simpson and friends. Prices will remain the same for first appointment, then there may FUDGE be a slight increase due to the increase in product quality. colours and retail products

... specialising in cutting and colouringPh: 24145 Try to be a listener. Let it go through to the listener, keep your eyes on God, God is the only absolute. Everything else is relative. That they the congregation walk in the spirit along the Emmaus road with sad and downcast disciples, thinking with them and for them, sharing their sense of loss, their need for understanding, their inability to come to terms the whole disconcerting experience. I suggested that they sense Jesus joining them quietly, unobtrusively gently being with them, asking the appropriate question, neither more nor yet less than was necessary. I suggested they sense the tone of voice, the manner in which the question was asked. That they noted the patience and the willingness of Jesus to go along with, the two bewildered men and to bide his time before saying his piece. All indicative of Jesus as being truly a listening person. And an invitation for all of us to desire that gift and try to cultivate the art of being a listening person. I attempted to make just a few points. This is a quote from a priest to his congregation writing about a homily based on Luke 24.13.35. The need to be convinced within ourselves of the value and importance of listening. We will all assent to the idea, but the fact is we all find it much more difficult to accept it as a practical request in our personal lives. It seems to me that this is the first and most necessary step towards becoming a listening person. I, yes I, must learn to listen, I must try desire this gift, and ask it of God. I must co-operate with his gift trying to cultivate the art of listening, to accept this discipline. The invitation is there to come aside awhile and to be quite with the Lord, may we hear Him, may our hearts burn within us as we come to know Him and his revealing of Himself, may we be constantly recognising him in the word and the breaking of bread. See you in church. MJC

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Funds have been Australia. Once a decision was made to go ahead with awarded by The Australian Research the proposal, little time would be wasted to get plans Council for the following position: under way to put it into effect. So you see, it mightn’t be long soon before you can Applications are sort from persons ring your friends of the mainland. We have been told with teaching qualifications who by an informed source that the cost of a three- minute are native Norfolk speakers for the conversation to Sydney would be approximately 30 shillings. position of HEO 4 with opportunity to Bumper Wheat Harvest - With the exception of upgrade academic qualifications through one small portion, the largest crop of wheat since the four months part time study at Adelaide arrival of the Pitcairners in 1856 was harvested this University in language preservation week. and delivery. The training will lead to At least 1,500 bushel bags of superb quality wheat have been harvested. The quality of the wheat has been a diploma and equip the successful helped in no small way by the very dry conditions applicant to teach Norfolk language at the which have prevailed on the Island during the last few School and build resources for language months. His Honour the Administrator (Mr. Roger preservation in and for the community. Nott), who has had extensive experience in wheat growing, estimates that each bushel of wheat will • Remuneration: for four months weigh between 64-65 lbs. $22,875 His Honour went on to say that the problem to production of suitable food for poultry and pig meats • Deductions: Tax at the Australian rate could be overcome by the introduction of wheat grain (but able to reclaim tax if this is the sorghum and that 8 farmers had already intimated total earnings from Australia over a that they would be willing to sow this crop in January provided weather conditions were good. financial year. HECS fees of $7,000 Sorghum yields 8-10 bags to the acre and the food (exemption may be negotiated) value for pigs and poultry is equal to that of wheat. • Allowances: $1200 airfare At last you will be able to hear - The Norfolk Island Musical and Dramatic Society, at a General Meeting of • Desirable: Long term commitment to members held at the Girl Guide hall on Monday, 22nd the Island. November, carried a resolution that Mr. John Anderson be given permission to proceed with the installation As the academic year starts at of an efficient sound system for he Rawson Hall, The Adelaide University in February 2008, system will incorporate 6 speakers and microphone applications close on Monday, 10th and will cost in the vicinity of £150. A successful opening - The fruit and vegetable December 2007. market held at the Rawson Hall on Tuesday, 23rd Please contact Judith Davidson on November, and conducted by Mr. Greg Quintal, was 23000 or 22369 for selection criteria. a terrific success. Greg tells us that he had sweet corn, green beans and many other vegetables on sale, Tom Lloyd, However, the demand for them was so great that all Convenor, his stocks had been sold out after just one hour. Thanksgiving Day 1965 - It was wonderful to see P.O. Box 150, Norfolk Island. more than two hundred people gathered in All Saints Phone 23725 or mobile 50725 Church, Kingston, last Wednesday, for the Church of e-mail England Thanksgiving service. Much work had been (continued overleaf) A Page from the Past - continued asks anyone willing to give a similar amount to contact put into decorating the Church which was a mass any member of the Board or the Secretary. of flowers and produce and it was wonderful to see R.S.L. changes its name - The Returned Sailors, so much fruit and vegetables, despite the drought Soldiers and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia conditions. has changed its name to the Returned Service League. The service was conducted by the Rev. Philip The League’s official short title, the Returned Kitchen, and we were privileged to have His Honour Servicemen’s League, had been changed because it the Administrator with us for the service. Mrs. Ann did not cover the many thousands of Servicewomen Quintal played the organ. who were members. The offering totalled £135.5.0 and the sale of produce brought another £35.5.7. and we are most grateful for all who helped in any way and gave or bought produce. We would like to express our thanks 40,000 Kiwis take flight to to Mr. Anderson and his men who did so much to help Australia us move back into All Saints for this special occasion. From correspondents in Auckland, Nov 21, 2007 “To God be the Glory”. MORE than 40,000 New Zealanders have been Interesting Visitors - to Norfolk this week are Mr. lured to Australia during the past year in what is the and Mrs. Ron Taylor. Ron and his wife Valerie are well biggest exodus for a decade, new figures show. known in skin diving circles and Ron won the World’s newspaper reported today that Spear-fishing Championships which were held at figures from Statistics New Zealand show the number Tahiti last September. of New Zealanders moving to Australia was up almost Ron and his wife have been commissioned by 6200 on the previous year. Qantas to make a survey of the spear-fishing potential During the same period only about 13,000 of the Island and if their report is satisfactory, Qantas Australians migrated across the Tasman, leaving a net will boost this as a tourist attraction. While they are loss of about 26,500 from New Zealand. here the Taylor’s will be making an underwater film New Zealand’s main opposition National Party said for screening on Australian TV. the figures were worrying. Apart from having a World’s Champion husband, “Clearly more and more New Zealanders are Valerie Taylor is the Australian Women;s Spear- voting with their feet as they find Labour’s high- fishing Champion. She will be writing an article for tax, government-knows-best policies are leaving less the Australian Women’s Weekly and will be assisting opportunity for the future than they see in Australia,” Ron in the production of his underwater film. National’s immigration spokesman Lockwood Smith An interesting point that they mentioned is that told the paper. although they are both spear-fishing champions they Both of Australia’s main political parties are would much rather shoot the fish with their underwater offering billions of dollars in tax cuts in the lead-up to cameras and not a spear gun. Our local underwater Saturday’s federal election. photographer, Karl Davies, is escorting the Taylor’s Economists said the exodus could worsen in coming and showing them all the good spots while they are months if the Australian economy continued to be here. stronger than New Zealand’s, led by the global mining Pump Appeal - Mr. R.H.H. Nobbs, Chairman of boom and rising demand from China. the Norfolk Island Hospital; Board has advised that The figures show there was a total net migration to a very generous public spirited Citizen has offered to New Zealand of just 300 people in October. give £5 toward the cost of a Pump and Engine for the New Zealand’s low population growth has been Norfolk Island Hospital. This offer is on the condition credited with taking heat out of the housing market that nineteen others will do the same. and shop spending. 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In the process of organising and presenting the call a friend, speak with your pastor, counsellor recent Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training or join a support group. many people talked to me of being bereaved by � Remember that you have suffered a great loss suicide. This did not really surprise me, as there are and a horrific trauma. Allow yourself the time usually many “survivors” for each death by suicide. you need to heal. Individuals deal with loss in So this article is about bereavement after suicide, their own way, in their own time. what some people have found useful in coping with � Find special ways to honour the memory of your such a loss, and what resources are available to loved one - plant a tree, make a memory album, support the grief process. donate money in their name, light a candle on their birthday…whatever works for you, do it! �� a sudden, unexpected, � Learn more about suicide. Read books, surf the traumatic death, is magnified by a sense of web, talk to other survivors. Survivors of suicide unnecessary or avoidable loss of life. Suicide death can be in a high-risk group for taking their own in our society is often a source of shame and lives. Learn the warning signs; decide on a plan embarrassment – survivors get less social support of action with family members; make a pact with and experience more intense feelings of guilt than a friend. If you are having thoughts of suicide, those grieving other modes of death. Feelings of tell someone and find help. Stop the legacy of stigma may cause the survivor to withdraw at the suicide in your family. same time that social taboos on discussing suicide � Some survivors struggle with what to tell other cause friends to feel awkward and uncomfortable. people. Make whatever decision feels right to The end result is the absence of supportive and you; most survivors find it best to simply comforting friends who would customarily have acknowledge that their loved one died by made themselves more available for emotional and suicide. practical support. The relationship of the deceased � Children experience many of the feelings of person to the survivor may have specific and adult grief, and are particularly vulnerable to profound effects on bereavement. The complexity of feeling abandoned and guilty. Reassure them the grief process does mean that survivors may that the death was not their fault. Listen to their benefit from working with a counsellor at some time. questions, and try to offer honest, straightforward, age-appropriate answers. �� Be kind to yourself. Starting to enjoy life again � Remember the basics of life - eat, sleep, is not a betrayal of your loved one, but rather a exercise, drink plenty of water, and breathe … sign that you’ve begun to heal. just sit back a few times a day and take a deep breath. �� I have a wide selection of books on this � Allow yourself your feelings - feelings are not subject, written by survivors, free to borrow. “good” or “bad.” They are just feelings, and they The following websites may also be useful: are ALL normal. www.afsp.org; www.save.org; www.suicideinfo.ca; � Keep a journal - write your feelings, your www.spanusa.org dreams, your memories. Journaling is a great way to work out your emotions, allowing you to �� look back later to see how far you’ve come. �� Allow yourself to talk about your loved one. �� Find a safe place to do just that…whether you

Feedback welcome.Contact: Ph 23191 8.30am- 5.00pm Mon-Fri. ah 50246. email: [email protected] Free and Confidential service Kathryn Parle, B. Counselling, CMCAPA Counsellor, Norfolk Island Hospital Skin ailments are rarely life threatening, but they can be annoying. Skin helps ward off infection by way of its Langerhans cells, part of the immune system that fights off foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Skin also uses the sun’s energy to make vitamin D, which is essential to strong bones. To some extent, your genes determine how well your St. John Ambulance, Australia skin stands the test of time. But environmental factors Norfolk Island Division play a big role as well. Each year, physicians diagnose From Sister Bonnie Quintal more then one million cases of two curable forms of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell Skin carcinoma. But for nearly 45,000 people, the diagnosis The skin is the largest, heaviest, and most visible will be melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin part of the body and one of the most useful. The cancer. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to boundary line between each of us and the outside prevent skin cancer by avoiding the sun’s ultraviolet world, the skin keeps moisture and vital chemicals rays and to know how to spot suspicious areas of the inside, while protecting us from germs, heat, cold, skin, and get them evaluated promptly. shocks and external injury. Its blood vessels, sweat glands and fatty tissues help to regulate body temperature. Its complex array of nerve endings make the skin Division Notes a major sense organ and a focus of sexual feeling and Due to Thanksgiving Day, and the School Prize expression. Giving, there will be no Drill on Tuesday 27th Its pigment determines its colour and helps to November. To all who are doing the Cert 1V training protect it from the sun’s damaging rays. there will be a meeting on Tuesday 4th. December. The pattern of the skin on the fingertips, palms, soles The next Skill Maintenance Drill is Tuesday 11th. of the feet provides an infallible way of distinguishing December. each of us from each other. Because it is so visible and sensitive, the skin is an important indicator of health and emotions. A clear rosy complexion is a classic sign of good health and a mark of beauty. Illness on the other hand, can show up as pallor or a skin rash. We blush when we are embarrassed, redden when we are angry, and sweat when we are nervous or afraid. The hair and nails are actually outgrowths of the skin, dead tissue that pushes out from a living root, or matrix. The nails provide some protection for the fingertips, and both hair and nails can reflect ill health, although their primary function is cosmetic. The hair on the head has been particularly prized asset throughout the ages and among all races.

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When confronted by a sudden accident or illness can be frightening and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 911 • Give the exact location, landmarks etc. • Speak slowly and clearly. • Give your name and the phone number you are ringing from. • Give the number of causalities [if a multi person accident] • Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the hospital will have records of that person] • State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc. Telephone • Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, ttheyhey mamayy havehave otherother questionsquestions 22091 or 911 they would like to ask. Schedule For December 2007 ��

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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 The Guts of It the same petrol station for a number of days in a row, the attendant recognising the person, and the mortuary What’s hot in health? worker was severely punished. Bowel scan month this month, come up to the Back in the operating theatre in Mukinge blood hospital, grab the kit, and do it! It’s easy. While you’re flowed with the torrential momentum of a billion at it, remember that taking some folate each day can dodgy viruses, but all was well. A man with double help protect against bowel cancer. Take a regular hernias was double fixed, the snake bite kid was happy good quality multivite every day and you will have to have half a finger taken off and the rest dog-eared the benefits of folate and all the other micronutrients back on, the woman with untied tubes was glad to we are all sub-deficient in! At the same time, think get that done, the sequestrectomy was sequestered, about what is in your diet that shouldn’t be. Cut down the skin graft was like, well, second skin, and all the on caffeine, don’t drink alcohol just out of habit, others just pedalled on through. Only Blackson cried and don’t be deceived by profit-driven multinational in pain for the possible loss of his leg and for his corporations who will have you believe that nicely friend’s wife who died beside him in the accident a few packaged muesli bars, fruit juices and sugary breakfast nights earlier, and the Gods of Dodgy Leg Circulation cereals are actually good for you or your children! The were arguing over whether he could keep his or not. bottom line is that big companies are simply trying to Somebody wrote: make money, THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT US! Forgotten about bird flu? Don’t. Government vets Crying in the UK gave warning recently that the deadly Does not help the leg H5N1 strain of bird flu may already be endemic in Stay on. the British wild bird population as an outbreak was One always wants a foot confirmed on a Suffolk turkey farm. An urgent inquiry On the end of one’s leg. was under way recently to identify the source of the Sometimes that is asking a bit much. latest outbreak as culling began of the 5,000 turkeys, Sometimes it is all you have 1,000 ducks and 500 geese at Redgrave Park Farm, Just to have being alive near Diss. The Health Protection Agency has said On the end of your life to date. that Britain has enough supplies of the antiviral drug Thank you for those who have contributed to the Tamiflu to protect a quarter of the population should a Mukinge fund, a fund set up here to fund various flu pandemic break out. On Norfolk we have enough projects needed at Mukinge Hospital. I guarantee to protect about 15% of the population mainly aimed that the funds are being used as designated – David, at first response and basic services. the surgeon there, is overseeing things locally. If you The ninth episode in the series that continues in want to add to the fund there is a collection box at the Mukinge, Zambia, at a rural Mission hospital that I hospital reception, or post me a letter there and I will was visiting and staying with David, the surgeon there. contact you. David was telling another story: One time recently in Best of health, Harare (Zimbabwe), the story goes, there were such Dr Gary Mitchell. severe petrol shortages that people would line up for days in queues that went far down the street. People would sleep in their cars, waking every few minutes to inch forward another car space. The only people who could jump the queue and get petrol with priority were those attending funerals. The catch was that you had to have a dead body in your car to qualify. An entrepreneurial worker in the local hospital morgue saw advantage to this and began hiring out his customers for this purpose. People would take the Chicken and gravy rolls body, grab the petrol, and then drop the body back, for Chicken Burgers and hot chips a reasonable sum as fitted the action. The scheme was Call Leanne to pre-order - 22567 undone, the story goes, when the same body visited REMEMBER! - WHEN YOU SEE.... An Ambulance, A Fire Tender or The Police with their hazard lights or sirens on Please Move Safely Off The Road And Let Them Pass!

It May Be Your Child Or Loved One.... Your Property On Fire... Or Your Family In Need Of Police Assistance. Remember - Shef yus poet orf d’ roed! National Park News And Views We advise and remind all that the road remains As we advised some three weeks ago it is Formosan closed to vehicles and walkers and will remain so until lily season again. Control of this pest is best achieved upgrade work is completed. Cook’s Monument and by physically digging up the corms before the seedpods the coastal sections of the Bridle Track are accessible are dry and burning the entire plant and corms. Where to walkers from Mt Pitt, Mt Bates, Palm Glen and the infestation is too large to for this thorough control Red Road but there is no access in or out through method to be practical, mowing or slashing the plants Duncombe Bay Road. down before the seed pods are mature will prevent Weed control work in the Park was focussed in the dispersal of wind borne seed. Thorough inspections northern sector in gullies accessed from the Bridle of treated areas are necessary both in the weeks Track. We are told the Park is looking like a mosaic immediately after the control work and again in from the air as the weeds in treated areas defoliate. subsequent seasons. Finally, as we move into summer it is again time to be water conscious. Norfolk’s ground water levels have dropped in many areas and whilst an illusion of abundance is possible in some areas it is a resource that should be valued and used as sparingly as possible. Many people are turning to the various forms of mulch currently available as a means of conserving moisture for gardens and plantings. Remember to reduce usage and re-cycle where possible. See you in the Park………

Chiswick Cottage ART AND CRAFT SHOP Above: The distinctive white trumpet flower of the Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, Formosan lily. Local Photography, Art, Books and much more! NOW OPEN FROM 2pm Duncombe Bay Road works continue to impress. WED, SAT, SUN Work on the kerbing continued and the first loads of Two Chimney’s Road • Steele’s Point road-base were delivered this week.

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Be the first to have your raft ready to race for the 20th January 2008 at the SUMMERFEST Beach Carnival. Prizes are to be awarded for the fastest raft, Best themed PLUS two additional surprise awards. Entry forms are available at the Visitor Information centre, Westpac Bank and Bounty Excursions Conditions of Entry; No Motorized Vessels permitted. Rafts must be constructed, no actual boats allowed. Any flotsam must be cleaned up after race. An adult must accompany children. Care must be taken at all times. Vessels to be launched through the Boat Ramp at Emily Bay no later than 12.30pm.

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Lolly scramble by plane, Sand modelling, Body Building Activities, Swimming races, Face Painting, Pony rides, Treasure Hunt, Tug a war, Athletic event, Diving activities, Golf fun day, �� The Great Norfolk Island Paint Off and lots more with Millions of �� prizes to be won so don’t miss out. Bring the kids and be there! �� Jazz In The Pines Festival 3rd - 7th December – Artist Bio’s Zenith New Orleans Band. Performing dinner concerts at the All Seasons Colonial hotel on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th December. Australia’s most traveled ‘Traditional Jazz’ band, the Zenith New Orleans band is a high energy group that has won an international reputation as big stage Ambassadors of Australian Jazz during the last two decades. With numerous high profile engagements under their belt, the ability to liven crowds worldwide have meant that requests for their return performances are frequent. A Friendly Reminder From The band have played at international jazz festivals and 4/5 star hotel residences around the world The Ofﬁce Of The Administrator including Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, India (Bombay), Japan (Tokyo), Norway, Switzerland (Montreux), United Kingdom HAS YOUR PASSPORT and the USA. EXPIRED? 2004 brought a 12th overseas tour in May to jazz festivals on the Isle of Bute in Scotland and the 34th DO YOU KNOW WHEN Dresden International Dixieland festival in Germany, YOUR PASSPORT WILL one of the largest and the most important of its kind in Europe which has been running continuously since EXPIRE? 1970 with audiences reaching 200,000 plus. Playing at The Ofﬁce of the Administrator has recently the Jazz in the Pines are John Edser, David Levy, Peter received requests for urgent assistance from Boys, Curtis Wiard and Michael Hallen. anxious residents who are about to travel off Norfolk Island, but who had just discovered that their passports had expired or were about expire. Not having a valid passport can prevent you from travelling.

It can take between 10 and 15 working days for a new Australian passport to be issued.

For this reason, we recommend that residents ensure that their passports are up-to-date well before any planned travel off-island.

Residents needing to apply for or renew an Australian passport are asked to first telephone Virna Sanzone. the Office of the Administrator on phone 22152 Playing the evening concerts in the marquee to make an appointment to lodge or discuss Thursday 6th and Friday 7th December. their passport application. This ensures that Born in Sydney, to a Sicilian father and an we will be here and available to help you . It Armenian / Chaldean mother, Virna grew up in a also avoids delays or residents making an multi-lingual household, that was as diverse musically unnecessary trip into Kingston. as it was culturally. Studying music from an early age, Virna went on to be one of the few singers ever Enquiries can be directed to the Office of (continued overleaf) the Administrator on phone 22152.

Jazz in the Pines - continued Melbourne. He was drawn to RandB music - a genre to be accepted into the prestigious jazz course at the in which the emotive force of the voice is matched by Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Here she studied with technical and improvising skills. To a young man steeped Australian greats including Mike Nock, Judy Bailey and in jazz and blessed with a good voice - it was natural to Kerrie Biddell, forging many strong and enduring musical meld these elements together and so began the evolution relationships, graduating in 1998 with a Diploma in Jazz of Australia’s great jazz vocalist. Studies. Since that time she has worked consistently, both The songs he chooses - written by him or by others in Australia and overseas, rapidly winning the admiration - always make an original, personal statement. Like and respect of audiences and contemporaries alike. the best in jazz and improvising styles - the moment of Highly regarded by her peers, Virna has consistently creativity occurs at the point of execution as much as it enjoyed the company, both live and in the studio, of the does at the time of the original composition, and Vince highest calibre of musician this country has to offer. She Jones walks this line with finesse and respect. Jones’ has been invited to perform in bands led by Australian dedication to his music is equalled by his passion for the jazz luminaries such as Judy Bailey, Jonathan Zwartz, health of Australia’s environment. www.vincejones.com. Matthew McMahon at the 2005 Darling Harbour Jazz au Festival and most recently with her long-time collaborator, Gerard Masters at the 2006 Jazz:Now Festival, held at the Sydney Opera House, as well as for the Sydney Improvised Music Associaton (SIMA) in 2007. www. virnasanzone.com.au ��

Members of the Norfolk Island community interested in a career with the Australian Defence Force are invited to take part in an introductory voyage on ��.

The Royal Australian Navy has provided an opportunity for six people to take part in a two week voyage which will occur in March 2008, include two port visits (Sydney and Melbourne) and allow those involved to access the services of Defence Recruiting. The Navy will cover travel and accommodation costs.

Expressions of interest are sought from persons �� interested in an Australian Defence Force career. The following are encouraged to apply: � Any community members aged 16 years 6 months or older who are interested in ADF Officer or General Entry, Technical trades, or the new ADF GAP Year. � Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements: - Australian citizens or hold Permanent residency - Completed Yr 10 School Certificate or equivalent (for Vince Jones (and band) General entry or Technical trade jobs Headlining the evening concerts in the marquee - Completed Yr 12 Higher School Certificate or equivalent, Thursday 6th and Friday 7th December. Australia’s or hold tertiary qualifications for Officer Entry or GAP Year leading jazz vocalist, Vince Jones, is also a remarkable jobs. interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary jazz This opportunity is for persons with a �� interest for a style - a style that appeals equally to listeners and his future in the defence forces. Persons wishing to take part in musical peers. the voyage must lodge a written expression of interest with the Vince Jones also plays trumpet and over the years his Administrator’s Office at Kingston �� , �� . They should include details of style has developed a distinctive reserve and subtlety - he any relevant experience or qualifications as well as an essay plays a little less and draws a good deal more from it than of up to 250 words explaining why they should be chosen to he did in earlier days. A brief, thoughtful solo from Vince take part in the voyage. is worth a hundred notes played with less discretion. Community member’s selected to take part in the voyage will, Born in Glasgow, Vince and his family came to live in due course, be expected to register as Australian Defence in Australia when he was 11 years old. He grew up in Force Applicants with Defence Force Recruiting. Further Wollongong, NSW, listening to his musician father’s information on registration and recruitment is available at: collection of great jazz albums, and the feel, style and http://www.defencejobs.com.au. essence of the music became a natural part of Vince’s Interested persons should note that lodgement of an world. expression of interest does not guarantee acceptance or Starting his jazz performance journey as a bebop allocation of a berth on the voyage. trumpet player, the young man had no idea that in 10 years, then 20 years - his superb voice would touch the Further information on the voyage is available from Mr Terence Grube during business hours on ph 24280 hearts and minds of many listeners - in Australia and beyond. At 20, Vince began playing the club circuit in Police News Squash News Tuesday night comp draw is as follows Traffic Week : 6 (27th November 2007) Police will be starting a campaign to reduce traffic Court 1 Court 2 and vehicle offences in the lead up to the Christmas 5.00 Brendon vs Tracey Peter vs Tina and New Year period. Traditionally this is a time of increased motor vehicle accidents and police are very 5.30 Russell vs Lisa Polly vs Ed keen to avert this trend. 6.00 Jake vs Felecia Matt vs Melanie Police will be monitoring speeds, particularly 6.30 Pops vs Douglas Poppa vs Mitchell around the school zones and in the evening. There Doubles Squash Champs were recently completed will be particular focus on speeding, noisy vehicles and a great day was had by all. There were 13 teams and the like. and the final was between Puk and Joel who played Gye and Pops. Puk and Joel being the winners in the Change Of Staff 3rd game, it was a great final. Sergeant Larry Andrews has completed his posting Junior Club Champs are on today, Saturday with and his replacement, Sergeant Ed Sjollema, was presentation for all Club Champs to follow. Adults, sworn in as the new Officer in Charge on Monday 19 Doubles and Juniors. November. A sausage sizzle will start approximately 3.00pm after Junior finals then presentation. The airline ticket Crimestoppers and Squash Racket will be drawn then. Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take Please could we have all Club Champ players in information on any criminal matter. All Crimestoppers attendance. All are welcome to urge our Juniors on. reports will be accepted anonymously. Junior Squash coaching continues on Tuesday at Norfolk Island police wish to reassure members of 3.30pm. this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. Members of the public requiring police assistance Clay Target Results on the Island are requested to dial the normal Island Saturday’s competition a 50 target Ball Trap event number for police attendance (ph 22222). The and another terrific day - fine and calm. Crimestoppers number is for reporting criminal In the aggregate rounds the winners were first Basil information and will not result in an immediate police Vercoe 24/23, second Milt Bradley 20/25 and third attendance. Bob James 21/23. Handicap saw Mick Donohoe 60 RADIO NORFOLK airs Island Beat at 2.30pm first, second Bob James 48.68 and third Basil Vercoe each Thursday. Contact the radio station if you have a 48.34 Handicap winner for the day Mick Donohoe( the question that you would like police to answer on air. handicapper is really looking at your score- 60 targets out of a 50 target event/) The December calender, normal monthly shoot on the 1st of the month and the Christmas event on the 15th. AIR NEW ZEALAND DECEMBER 2007 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 Cheryl Tennis Club Thursday Night – Social night, all locals and visitors Air New Zealand to Norfolk are welcome to come on down to the club at Burnt Pine Travel Challenge around 5.30 for some social fun. The final round will be played this Sunday, start time For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, is 2.00pm and the draw is - be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, • Pool A – David Sanders and Toni Wilson v Trevor Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, Menadue and Lynne Mogey; Kevin Randall and if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested in Catherine Yager v Peter Yager and Georgie Gray. playing when the next comp starts, please give the club a • Pool B – Jonno Snell and Amanda Cribb v Shane call and get your name down. Laginikoro and Tanya Randall; Trevor Gow and Sue Madisons Challenge Hemsley v Mark Hayes and Julie South. The new Mixed Doubles and Doubles competitions • Pool C – Sam Taylor and Gloria Gervasoni v Norris will start immediately we have 15 pairs entered, and most Buffett and Karen Menadue; Peter Swynenberg and importantly having paid their entry fees. Irene Buffett v Ross Hogan and Karen Menadue. The singles part of the challenge has sufficient numbers • Pool D – Rhys Schmitz and Jo Snell v Chris Gatehouse to begin, and once all entrants have paid their entry fee and Eva Studniarczuk; Daryl Reynolds and Lauren we can start the challenges. Yager v James Elliott and Felecia Evans. Queries/Disputes: - To be directed to the Madison’s Everyone playing on the afternoon should bring their match committee where its decision will be final. fitness with them, and of course the bar will be open for Upcoming Events those spectators who’d like to come along to watch some Planning a Christmas Party or Celebration of a Special great tennis. Event- For all those workplaces, members, friends, We will also be drawing the raffle and the second ticket relatives and others currently considering organising to Auckland for all those who have played. their Christmas functions – yes it’s not that far away – or Madison’s Challenge Doubles Challenge Final any birthdays, anniversary’s or other function we at the Saturday 24th November 4.00pm tennis club are happy to look at attending them for you Doubles final to be played this afternoon. The match here at the club. If you’ve got an idea we can probably at 4.00 will be Meg Mers and Karen Quintal v Bob Little cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries please give the and Charles Blackwell, this match will be followed by club a call. Kevin Randall and Basil Randall v Lew Quintal and Brett Bergagnin. All participants in the event over the last six months are requested to be at the club for presentation, any who are unable to attend should pass their apologies on to the �� club or Charles Blackwell ASAP. �� Membership Fees �� All club membership fees are now well overdue. Fees for the new year are Family’s $165, Singles - $70 and Juniors - $35. Early payment of these fees assists the club in planning for the coming year and ensuring that we remain the exceptional sports place we enjoy. Any membership fees not paid by 30 September will Orange Juice commence being charged the higher nightly comp fee of Bulk Sales at $2.50 per Litre $9, rather than the usual $6. (bring in your own container) Night Comp ALL PLAYERS playing in the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night competitions please note that it is your responsibility to find a reserve if you are unable to play, and not call the club at 5.00pm on the night to advise you “can’t make it”. If you are unable to front it is your responsibility to pay the nights fee for your replacement. Monday Night N I Gas Comp – Round 2 this week and the draw is Mariella’s Mob v Ed’s Eagles, N I Gas v Jackie’s Gang, Charlottes Angels v Swynie’s Swingers and Benjamins have the bye. Tuesday Night Smudgies Restrings and Head Comp – Great to see everyone turn up last week, and the draw 5Litres for round 4 is Danny v Grub, Smudgie v Shane, Ummy v Slack and Mark’s team has the bye. $12.00 2 Litres Wednesday Night Greenways Press Comp – Round $5.50 3 of the new comp and the draw is – Andrew Crombie, Karen Menadue and Ed Hubber v Amanda Cribb, Jason Quintal and Nik Mitchell; Jonno Snell, Trevor Gow and Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th October Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th September Alan McNeil v Brett Bergagnin, Rhys Schmitz and Jo Sales between 8am and 2pm Snell; Georgie Gray, James Elliott and Luke Steven v Sales between 8am and 2pm Sam Taylor, Ross Hogan and Dylan Billman. Don’t cash salescash only salesTrade ly enquiries welcome forget it’s a 5.30pm start. Golf News Wednesday Bowls News Last weekend the first two rounds of the Club We welcomed four visitors on Wednesday who Championships were held with 63 players lining up joined the members in social bowls. on Saturday and 57 backing up on Sunday. Some great They were Ron and Margaret Dunn from Wynum, scores were put in which makes for a very interesting also Carmel and Michael Crowell from South final two rounds this weekend. Toowoomba and Albert. The nett winners for Saturday were Scotty The semi-final of the Ladies Pairs Championship Greenwood with a great 64 followed by Shorty was played over 21 ends. Essie and Debbie were very Kiernan on 65, Joel Kelly on 66, Teanu Anderson 67, strong adversaries as they lead throughout and the Jason McCoy 67 and Darren Anderson 67. Winning game was declared on the 19th end 29-12. the ladies event was Belinda Grube with a nett 69 on a Two more games of the Open Singles have been countback from Robyn Lockhart on 69, Sheryl Adams played. Jeff and Bobby played their game on Saturday 69 and Tane Cottle also with a 69. The pro pin was with Jeff a clear winner with 25 on the 13th end to won by Chrissy Ross with Joel Kelly taking out the Bobby’s 7. nearest the pin on the 9/18th, Simon Bigg on the 1st Phil Billman and Kerry played on Wednesday. After and 10th and Renay Robertson on the 6/15th. Sunday 13 ends Kerry was 20 to Phil’s 11. Phil fought back again saw some great scores posted with Teanu over the next seven ends but Kerry kept in front. Final Anderson featuring again, winning the day with a 64 score 25-19. nett followed by Jack Robertson 65, Scotty Greenwood In the social triples, Terry, Margaret Buffett and with another great round of 66, Cooky Gardner on 68, Carmel played Albert, Margaret Dunn and Bev. Terry’s Shane McCoy 68 and David Magri also on 68. The team were outright winners with a decisive score of ladies was taken out by Caroline Miratana with a 74 24-8. from Vanessa Magri on 75 and Tane Cottle on 76. The Jackie and Kate played Carole and Ann. A very pro pin was won by David Magri with Errol Wilson evenly contested game up to the 13th end, 12-all. After closest on the 9/18th, Scotty Greenwood on the 6/15th that Jackie and Kate scored on the next 5 ends to win and Tane Cottle on the 7/16th. 19-12. At the halfway stage of the Championships the Kitha and Michael came off as positive winners in A Grade leaders are Darren Anderson and Scotty the other game of pairs against Petal and Ron with the Greenwood tied on 141 from Dave Magri on 151. score 23-12. Robyn Lockhart is leading the ladies on 166 from Notices - entries for the Colin Hillyer drawn pairs Vanessa Magri on 176 and Pat McCoy on 178. The B will now close n the 28th. Play to commence on the Grade leaders are Shorty Kiernan on 162 from Grant 5th December. Newman on 163 and Jason McCoy on 169. B Grade Wednesday 28th - Trophy bowls will be played. ladies is led by Tane Cottle on 183 from Terry Gray on Mixed mufti. Names to be in by 1.30pm for a 191 and Chrissy Ross on 192. C Grade is led by Teanu 2.00pm start. Trophies have been supplied by P.B. Anderson with two great rounds to be on 170 from Automotives. Wayne Richards on 185 and David McCowan on 186. Joke - Lead “How far is my bowls from the Jack?” C Grade ladies is led by Mae Anderson on 241 from Skip “You should know, you are closer to it” Kiri Blanch on 270. Iney Todays golf is the third round of the Club Championships with the final round to be played on Sunday. The final round will be a seeded draw on Sunday afternoon. Tee off times are 8-30 am and 1pm Thursday Night Bowls First round of the new competition got underway on and all players are please asked to have their cards in the 15th November. A big welcome to some new faces at least 15 minutes prior to tee off times. Quote: on the green. Hope you are enjoying your game Harry, Willy, Moose, Michelle and Ian. “The number of shots taken by an opponent who is out of sight is equal to the square root of the sum of the number of curses heard plus the number of swishes.” Michael Green, The Art of Course Golf, 1975. Upcoming Events: �� • Wednesday 28th November – Open Day �� • Saturday 1st December – Masters Monthly Medal Playoff – Stroke • Wednesday 5th December – Lisner Monthly �� Trophy – Stroke. Play off Hitchens Trophy Saturday 8th December – Teachers Credit Union �� Hamper Day – Individual Stableford �� Cap’n Stumpy ��

�� Touch Footy Bowls News The rain held off for another great afternoon of The scene was set! A great afternoon weather wise Touch. In the early game Young Gunz played the and Jeff had the green running a treat!... and the Pairs undefeated Wannabes in a battle for top spot on the was up for grabs! ladder. A good crowd of spectators were hoping for a great Wannabes could not cope with the speed and final between Phil Jones skipping Kerry Roberts and determination of Young Gunz to win the battle. In their Jack Frazer with Norm LeCren as skip. best performance of the season so far Young Gunz It would be an understatement to say there would be when on to a convincing win 7-4. a tad of feeling on the green and in the corporate boxes In the other early game South Pacific Resort but after eight ends (of 21) Phil and Kerry’s backers forfeited to Dave Bailey’s café. were feeling pretty good with the score 12-2. In the later games Loose Cannons put on a Norm and Jack picked up five shots in two ends and commanding performance against UTC and ran over some thought they were coming back in to the game. the top of them going on the win 10-1. But Phil and Kerry had other ideas both playing very In the second late game Chaas Bobcat services good bowls to run out this year’s Pairs Champs 23-12 played Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies in what winning 14 of the 21 ends played. turned out to be a the match of the day. Their ‘stats’ in the Pairs 97 shots for 36 against +61. Chaas scored a couple of early tries but Awa kept A very good effort. I had to laugh when some one said their cool and slowly fought back. Another specular the only reason they won was because they both spend dive over the line by Awa’s star winger Rose helped a lot of time on the green! How smart is that person? spur on the team but Chaas countered every move and Hit the nail on the head.... for a change. held on to win 6-5 at the whistle. Keep your eye on the notice board. I believe the mixed triples is just around the corner! The Ladder after week five is: Young Gunz 9, I was very impressed with Iney’s report in last week’s Wunnabes 8, Loose Cannons 7, Chaas Bobcat Services Norfolk Islander, and the bowlers Ten Commandments, 6, Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies 4, UTC 3, Dave but one thinks there should be eleven. ... Thou shalt Baileys Cafe 3, South Pacific Resort 0. leave bias’s in the bowls bag or on the green, not in Touch Draw for: 29/11/2007 Round Six: the clubhouse! 5:15 Loose Cannons vs Dave Baileys Cafe (ref Kerry Roberts has joined the mens World Bowls Wunnabes) and Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies vs Team after a late withdrawal. Congratulations Kerry, UTC (ref Chaas Bobcat Services) it’s a pleasure to have you in the team for Christchurch, 6:00 Wunnabes vs South Pacific Resort (ref January 08! Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies) and Chaas Bobcat The Bowler’s Lament Services vs Young Gunz (ref Loose Cannons) I think I’ll pack my bowls away And find some other game to play I’ll take up draughts or dominoes It’s tragic how my poor bowl goes Around the Island Relay When the ends are short I play them long The beautiful setting of Slaughter Bay as a backdrop My fingers make my grip all wrong to the start line of the 2007 Norfolk Island Around When the ends are long I’m never up The Island Relay had ten teams and six individuals My ‘follow through’ has gone to pot warming up for a 6.00am start. “Please take the grass” the skip will say Weather conditions were ideal with a slight cooling In his truly great sarcastic way breeze as Peter Thomas of New Zealand headed out But then explodes and blows his top followed by Diane East, also of New Zealand. My skinny bowls takes out the shot! One hour after the first runner, the last team, that of The Captain crises “come round the back, Tim Rogers set off. I want one behind the Jack”. Two hours and 52 minutes later Gary Mitchell Instead of that my bowl arrives crossed the line (actual time 2.03) taking the honours. Right dead in front to stop his drives. Not far behind pressing him was Tim Rogers who team “We’re holding four, just draw another was last to start crossing in 2.57 (actual time 1.54) I’d rather you be short than over” Diane East arrived next in 2.57 (2.47) followed by But, “oh my God” what have I done Carl Quintal’s team 2.54 (2.01), Steven Arthur’s team I’ve put them in to give them one 3.04 (2.07), Creaky Ole Convicts 3.07 (2.14), Graham The game frustrates me, drives me mad Donaldson 3.09 (2.35), Rachel Yager’s team 3.10 I never thought I’d play so bad (2.25) and Peter Thomas both 3.10 (3.10). The greens are fast, the greens too slow Then came Brett Thomspon 3.13 (2.21), Ethan Just what to do, I do not know. Richards team 3.14 (2.24), Jacob McNamara’s team I think I’ve had bowls for the season 3.15 (2.25), Karl Holland’s team 3.16 (2.22), netball I just can’t understand the reason. girls 3.24 (2.31), Justin Reynolds 3.27 (2.33) and the I’ve hardly drawn a shot as yet hospital team finishing off the teams to cross the line. The more I try, the worse I get. BUT... A BBQ and N.I. Gift presentation followed in the Bowls is a funny game they say compound where many a story of the last three hours My last good shot has won the day were exchanged. Bit of a wobble and couple of wicks Thank you to all the support crews who made this I took their shot bowl out for six! SO... possible. See you at the green tomorrow! Pistol Tales • Girls doubles - Mia and Georgie def Jacki and from Bullshot Lauren Sunday, 2nd of December sees the commencement Under 12s of The Travel Centre Pistol Championships of 2007. • Boys singles - Will def. Jamie This is the 5th international event conducted by the • Girls singles - Lauren def. Rachel Norfolk Island Pistol Association and we have 44 • Mixed doubles - Rachel and Andre def. Lauren overseas shooters participating. and Jeht Apart from the huge work load that is placed on a • Boys doubles - Will and Teva def. Beau and few members of the Club, there are numerous people Andre and companies whose assistance in staging this event • Girls doubles - Rachel and Alex def. Mickiela is invaluable. I would like to take this opportunity to and Anna thank them. Jonno • The Travel Centre • Central Service Station CORRECTION • Governor’s Lodge • Just The Thing Cheryl Tennis Club Air New • Crest Auto Rentals Zealand / Burnt Pine Travel • Hibiscus Motels Challenge • Bodyline Panel and Paint In the tennis news elsewhere in this edition Karen • KC Industries Menadue has been given a very busy afternoon, having • Pete’s Place two partners to run around after, and Denise had the • Cascade Motors afternoon off... sorry ladies. • Madison’s In the Village Please see the correct ‘pool’ listed below. We all felt • Megan Fitzpatrick Karen could do it, but decided it’s too hot. • The Liquor Bond • Pool C – Sam Taylor and Gloria Gervasoni v Norris • Tooheys Australia Buffett and Karen Menadue; Peter Swynenberg and • Kolaris Brothers - Wollongong Irene Buffett v Ross Hogan and Denise Weir • The Gas Centre Jonno. • The Late Tony Redstone • Helen Price • Eldoo Car Hire • Advance Hire Cars • Wally Nobbs • The Norfolk Island Police • Norfolk Island Customs • Terry Jope Homestead Restaurant The Norfolk Community is very lucky to have such generous sponsors and helpers. They come to the fore for every sporting and charity event without hesitation. Thank you all for helping us so generously and so often. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Pistol Range at Anson Bay on any day during the week to observe the events.

Junior Tennis News Last Friday evening in front of a full verandah of supporters, the young junior tennis players of the island battled it out for this year’s championships. The standard of the juniors’ play we see through the hedge is a credit to Danny for his input and getting the juniors to th level they are, as well as the tennis The Restaurant club and members for their support of Norfolk’s junior tennis players. Well done yorlye! will be closed for lunch Open juniors from • Boys singles - Sam Taylor def. Daryl Reynolds 7-5 7-6 Sunday 25th November • Boys doubles - Sam and Daryl def. Nik and re-opening 5th December Luke • Mixed doubles - Sam and Georgie def. James and Phone 22068 Claudia Norfolk Island Building Supplies

Benefits of Yoga Our busy lives can leave us physically and NIBS emotionally exhausted resulting in stress related problems such as insomnia, digestive problems and THE HARDWARE SHOP respiratory and nervous disorders. As many people from all walks of life who already practice yoga can testify, yoga has the ability to strengthen the body and calm the mind. Mental clarity Ready Made increases, which aids concentration and steadies the emotions. Through the practice of yoga, posture is improved and our muscles are strengthened, the Curtains circulatory system is invigorated, digestion is aided and the endocrine system is stimulated. This in turn Tab Tops stimulates the immune system. Yoga isn’t just a fitness workout, nor is it a religion Pinch Pleats and not just a way to have a bit of a stretch. It is a systematic discipline to restore balance to the mind, Eyelets body and spirit. Yoga has been around for thousands of years and it Vertical Venetians has worked for millions of people before you. So if you would like to get a bit of balance in your Beaded Door Curtains life join Friends of Yoga on the mat Tuesday with Sarah leading the class and Thursday with Sue. and more... Friends of Yoga will be having our Christmas function on the 7th of December 6.30pm in the courtyard at the Garrison for nibbles. Cost will be $20 per person. Names can be given to Celia. All welcome. THROW Namaste CUSHIONS Archery News Last week we held the last leg of the shooter of the year and also the November leg of the New Zealand Fabulous colours! Postal Shoot. Now we are shooting the proper 10-ring the scores have really taken off.... well some did. Well done to everyone who came out and participated in the day. It was a great to see so many adults on the shooting line. Scores were Norfolk A - Michael Graham. MC 812; Jonno Snell MC 780; Bob Kemp MC 742 - team total 2334 Norfolk B - Helen Symonds LC 736; Kelvin Handricks JMC 720; Douglas Clark MC 719 - team Pruners • Loppers total 2175 Norfolk C - Rosa Ford LC 713; Jo Snell LC 694; Garden Hand Tools Marie Aukram LC 630 - team total 2037 Judging by some of the last month’s scores that are on the net, we should be in with a good chance for a and more.... couple of wins! Not too sure what is on this weekend. May have NEW CASCADE ROAD an easy one with some matchplay’s for fun, or some may want a wonder around the FITA Field course in preparations for next weekend’s final Monthly Handicap Medal. See you all there. Ph: 22065 CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

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FRUIT TREES: mangoes, peaches, plums, nectarines, oranges, tangelos, mandarins, apples, �� pawpaws, babacao, passion fruit, macadamia, lychees, pomegranates, mulberries, black sapote, white sapote, �� pineapple, strawberries, ORNAMENTALS Camellias, crotons, hibiscus, frangipanis, palms, pungas, poincianas, jacarandas and much more Griffs Growery phone 50715 open 7.30am to 11 am and 4 pm to sunset Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds

MONSTER SALE SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2007 Next door to Land and Sea in Burnt Pine – look for the signs START 1.00PM Items include new and hardly worn clothing, all sizes Shoes, Homewhares Enquires call Jan 23337 or Gaylene 22132 �� MAKO - 19ft BBOATOAT with 115hp Ocean Pro. motor plus sounder. $18,500ono. SUZUKI ESCUDO �� JEEP 4x4. Registered to March 2008. $3,500ono. �� BLACK AND DECKER ROUTER $100. GMC 4in PLANER $100. MAKITA SKILL SAW 180mm �� $150. Multi-plus MULTIPURPOSE SAW $100. �� OUTSIDE BRAZIER (ﬁ(ﬁ rere place)place) on standstand - nevernever used $80. Portable HAMMOCK AND STAND - new �� never used $100. For any of the above please contact �� Sheree or Ian on 22973 or 50173

GARAGE SALE. Heaps of craft materials and other treasures. �� Sewing machine, computer, scanner, desk, trampoline, drums, TV and more �� MILL ROAD, SUNDAY 1-4PM

30% OFF SALE PRICE on selected items - great savings on top brands.....be early...... at The �� Underworld. �� THE RED ROCKET! Toyota Corolla 4-door hatch. �� Great ‘run about’ or ‘second car’. Economical!! �� Registered to 04/08. Mechanically sound. Great stereo. $2,200. Contact Tim on 23059 (h) or 22222 (w)

STACER 4.74METER ALUMINIUM BOAT with 50hp Honda 4stroke motor. Equipped with all ﬁ shing and safety gear. $8000.00. Great fun for summer. Please phone 50184

Just in time for those extra visitors at Christmas UPRIGHT FRIDGE AND FREEZER forfor sale,sale, twotwo se per ate units both in good working condition. The �� Freezer has ﬁ ve drawers. For inspection call Jackie or �� Peter on 22547 or 50547. �� LIVE FATTENED PIGS. Can be used as breeders or FOR RENT ﬁ nished off for the freezer. $250.00ea. Please phone 50184. TO RENT: 1bdr FSC Unit, $80/week; Close to town. Phone 22325; A/H 22580 NEC 4.5l push button WASHING MACHINE. Only 2 years old inin eexcellentxcellent ccondition.ondition. $400.00ono. PleasePlease THREE BEDROOM HOUSE. Walk to town. Great ‘phone 22682 or 50216 value. Phone 23598

GARAGE SALE AT No. 9 DCA CIRCLE WANTED TO RENT T.V’s, bikes, trampoline, camping chairs, back pack sprayer, saddle and gear, sewing machine, desk, TWO OR THREE BEDROOM HOUSE. Long term table, clothing, craft and household items, rental. Can do lawns. Please ‘phone Tony on 22501 or Christmas decorations. 50605 SUNDAY 2nd DECEMBER 9am - 12pm. Wanted to rent- FLAT OR SMALL HOUSE FOR 4 MAZDA CAPELLA in excellent condition. MONTHS for mature single lady from 14 December $7,500ono. Please ‘phone Peter Yager on 23339 or 2007. 50862 Please contact Leanne K 22052 during business hours or 22761 after hours. OFFICE DESKS x 2 1800mm x 750mm Light Grey with draws $50 each ONO Call Charles 23729 or 50359 POSITIONS VACANT

HOME WANTED ASSISTANT MANAGER: The applicant must have a hands on management approach, minimum Kind home needed for 5 YR OLD NEUTERED of 3 years experience in hotel management, ability TABBY CAT. Not suited to children. Good ratter.. to control costs and work within budget guidelines, Please phone 24103. experienced in staff management and dealing with client requests. The Assistant Manager is responsible WANTED for the daily operations of the Hotel and is responsible to the Manager. The position is salaried and work is HELP WANTED. I need some photos of some BIG over six days a week. Enquiries to the Manager, South SNAPPER (preferably with the bump on its head). Paciﬁ c Resort Hotel, PO Box 215, Norfolk Island. Ph: They will be used in a ﬁ shing magazine about Snapper +6723 23154 or Email: [email protected] on Norfolk. All I need to do is copy the photo and the original will be returned in good order. Ring Ian Kenny All Seasons Colonial require a full time DISH HAND. on phone 22386. Thank you. Six days per week including weekends. Phone 22177 and ask for Tim Brown. WORK WANTED NORFOLK ISLAND BUILDING SUPPLIES has GROUND MAINTENANCE. Mowing, Whipper a full time position vacant. Job description - Debtors, Snipping, Bobcating Services. Please contact Yvan Soft Furnishings, Sales and Customer Inquiries and Boudan on ph 23591 or 50591 shared receptionist duties. This position is 36 - 40 hours per week including Saturday mornings. Please Work wanted:- YOUNG COUPLE FROM SYDNEY ‘post C.V. to Peter Meers, P.O. Box 117, Norfolk Island would love to live and work on Norfolk Island. Glenn 2899. Any enquiries please direct to Peter Meers on 32, has 10 years customer service and hospitality telephone 22065 experience, including management roles. Janet 28, has 7 years experience in customer service. Contact Glenn HOUSEMAID required at Governors Lodge Resort. or Janet via email [email protected] This position is full time and will require weekend work. Please call Jo Kelly for further details on HOUSE SITTERS 24400.

GOING AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS? House sitters THEREPEUDIC AND RELAXATION MASSAGE available. Very reliable. Please ‘phone Raewyn or PERSON required for part-time casual position. Please Puffa on 23220 ‘phone Louise on 23181. Norfolk Nippers Swim, Paddle. Run and Laugh COMING SOON! Develop Beach Awareness and Water Skills TRAVEL CONSULTANT

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Some of the qualities we are looking for: � Commitment to excellence in customer service � Positive attitude and flexible THE NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL thinking ENTERPRISE � Ability to maintain cool under pressure when necessary COOK. � Professional manner � Multi skilled ---- Prepared to do The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise is whatever office work required from seeking an experienced cook for evening/ reception to special events weekend shifts. These shifts are negotiable. � Galileo & Crosscheck qualifications The successful applicant must have relevant preferred experience in the preparation of meals for � Self – motivated a variety of patients and preferably hold advanced food handling certifi cation and Absolute confidentiality ensured! Health and Hygiene Certifi cate. �� Applications close 5pm Friday 7th December, 2007. Seaworld Reef and Beef Restaurant is seeking the services of a 2ND CHEF / KITCHEN ASSISTANT All enquiries and applications to be directed for two nights per week. Training provided. No food to: preparation duties involved. Require a second job, Mr David McCowan improve your skills. Other nights will be available Director from time to time. Please telephone Ester on 23267 Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise and or 22704 for complete details of the position. PO Box 94 Norfolk Island HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED. This is a long term Phone 22091 job with good conditions for the person who genuinely enjoys housework. Please ‘phone 22642 during offi ce Governor’s Lodge Resort PERMANENT CASUAL hours. FOOD AND BEVERAGE ATTENDANT Day shifts only, 5 days per week. This is a genuine opportunity LATITUDE 29 requires casual staff member for for an experienced Food and Beverage person. Sundays in the “ICE-CREAMERY”. If you are self Immediate start. Please contact Joanna McIntyre in motivated, and have a friendly manner please Ph Sarah the fi rst instance during business hours, 24400 on 22507 or home on 23226 CASUAL WORK AVAILABLE IN ALUMINIUM MAINTENANCE/HANDYMAN: The applicant JOINERY. Some mechanical/technical skills useful must have a neat and tidy appearance and have as well as muscles. Hours fl exible to suit us both. guest relation skills. Hold a current drivers license, Phone 23009 or 23431 experience in driving a bus and heavy trucks, experience in pool maintenance, general building and PERFECT PART TIME POSITION---by working plumbing maintenance. Must show initiative and be from 5.00pm/ 5.30pm till 8.30pm at the Bowlo Bistro, prepared to work fl exible hours including late night you will not only get paid top $`s, you will save money portering. This position involves a six-day working by enjoying a tasty meal and drink of your choice week. Enquiries to the Manager, South Pacifi c Resort –add that to the fact that you can still enjoy life after Hotel, PO Box 215, Norfolk Island ph: (+6723) 23154, 8.30pm, and ask yourself what are you waiting for? or Email: [email protected] Do it—do it now---phone Patrick 24068, (if nobody home please leave message)—this is not a T.E.P Pinetree Tours requires an EXPERIENCED ACTOR/ advert—it is a genuine fantastic opportunity LIGHTING TECHNICIAN for various show. Please apply in writing to P.O. Box 363 Norfolk Island.

DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Please supply your BY MAIL BY FAX BY EMAIL name, day and [email protected] evening telephone The Norfolk Islander (Int +6723) 22948 number. P.O. Box 248, Norfolk Island THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF GENERAL ALLROUNDER. If you are ﬁ t, energetic, THE ASSOCIATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND self motivated with good customer service skills, we ARCHERS will be held at Bob Kemps home on would like you to be part of our growing business. Monday 3rd December at 6.30pm. Duties include customer service, deliveries, yard work, stock ordering. Experience in Building trade, forklift, NOTICES crane truck an advantage. Part time with view to full time. Contact Charles at Christian Bailey Agencies ISLAND VET SURGERY. Contactable on 50838 23007 or 50359. (50VET) OR 23838 OUTDOOR WORK. Fit and healthy. $15.00p/h. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH NOTICE Week days now until 20/12/07. Please ‘phone 23396 The annual Thanksgiving Day Service will convene at the Church on Wednesday 28th November 2007. The NORFOLK ISLAND GAS HAS A FULL TIME program commences at 2:30 pm with music and Sing- The work will be varied, but POSITION TO FILL, a-long, followed by the Service at 3:00 pm. The usual will include delivering exchange cylinders to customers sale of food and produce will complete the occasion. premises, the maintenance of property and equipment. ALL WELCOME for this joyful event including Would those interested pleases contact Chris at the visitors to the island. Gas Center in the ﬁ rst instance. This position replaces the part time position previously advertised. FLORAL ART LESSONS will commence early in the New Year. For particulars please ‘phone 23060 MEETINGS AND AGMS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the Norfolk SPECIAL NNOTICEOTICE for Church Services on December Island Bowling Club and Bowls Council Inc. is called 1st 2007. Due to a special Baptism Service please note for Thursday December 6th 2007 at 7.00pm to accept the changed times. or otherwise a Notice of Motion duly signed dated Sabbath School Bible Study 9.00 am; Divine Service 2nd November 2007 copy of such being available 10:30 am; Baptismal Service 11:30 am, Followed by a for viewing on the club’s notice board. Signed luncheon in the hall. All friends, visitors and searchers Steve Kennedy 1st Vice President for the General are cordially invited and always welcome. Committee. There will be the SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING at The AGM of DAA SIDE FE UCKLUN YOUTH 10.00 am next Wednesday 28 November at All Saints will be held at 7.30pm on Monday CENTRE Inc Kingston. To have your seat held for you please contact 10th December 2007. All parents and members and Allen Bataille on 22529 or Kerry Evans on 22836 interested persons are invited to attend. (work) or 23733 (home). All are very welcome.” The AGM FOR THE ECONORFOLK There will be a THANKSGIVING SPECIAL FOUNDATION INC. will be held at the headquarters BROADCAST by Mary Duke titled “Thankful for of the Foundation at Chamm Cottage, Mission Road Anything?” from Radio Norfolk on both the Am on Saturday 24th November 2007 at 2pm. and FM bands, Tuesday, 27th November at 7.00pm. All interested persons are welcome to attend. For Suitable for all the family. further details contact 22385 or 23086

The Norfolk Islander Your Island Newspaper Published by Greenways Press Pty Limited Email - [email protected] P.O. Box 248 Norfolk Island 2899 WEEKLY CIRCULATION South Pacifi c Local Distribution - 1360 Telephone (Int +6723) 22159 International Subscriptions - 120 Facsimile (Int +6723) 22948 EDITORIAL Tom Lloyd Jonno Snell and Tom Lloyd (Int +6723) 23725 Email - [email protected] ON-CALL PHOTOGRAPHER / ACCOUNTS Jo Snell HOURS Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 4.30pm. PROPRIETORS - Jo, Jonno and Croyden Snell. Lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Subscriptions Welcome - Visit: www.norfolkislander.com The views and opinions expressed throughout The Norfolk Islander are not necessarily those of the Editors. LOUISE DONALD, THE RED CROSS FIRST VISITING SPECIALISTS AID TRAINER, will be holding Senior First Aid and refresher courses early in December. Would anyone November 26th Prof Hooper Endocrinologist interested in attending these classes please phone 2008 Louise on 23181 January 6th to 14th Dr Benness Gynaecologist January Dr Thomas Gastroenterologist LES QUINTALS BOUNTY EXCURSIONS” offi ce January Dr Grant Urologist has moved temporarily down the road to the front Please ‘phone the hospital for an appointment. of “World Traders” (opposite Pinetree Tours) until renovations are completed in our offi ce. Our offi ce numbers are still the same Phone: 23693 Fax 23797 Mobile: Megan - 50395 and Les - 50414 and email [email protected]. We will still be offering the same delightful service so please call in and see us. Many thanks, Les and Megan. �� THE NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL �� AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BASKET RAFFLE �� was won by Dot Macrae.. Many thanks to all who �� supported our raffl e and our evening at the pictures, �� with special thanks to Ian and Monica Anderson, Marie Forsyth, Connie and Arthur Maxwell, Foodlands, Pete’s Place, and a special Thank You to Lucy Harris.. �� PILATES CLASSES ALL LEVELS . If you have a �� time slot and a couple of friends we will run a class to �� suit you. Wednesday 3 P.M., Thursday 9.30 A.M.and �� 5.30 P.M. �� TRIM, TONE AND FIRM 6.00AM Thursday. �� Aura studio behind Photopress in Douglas Drive �� REMEDIAL AND RELAXATION MASSAGE �� treating sciatica, fi brimyalgia, sporting injuries and much more. Phone 23001. 53215 for more information. Gift vouchers available.

NORFOLK ISLAND FISHING ASSOCIATION LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E NORFOLK ISLAND INC. At the Annual General Meeting, held on TASMAN SEA Wednesday 21st November 2007 it was decided that Times and Heights of High and Low Waters the voluntary fi sh ban on Trumpeter would continue this year from 21st November 2007 to the 26th December 2007. The limit being one bin per day HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt with a maximum total of 3 bins in any one week. NOVEMBER The voluntary size limit for Trumpeter is 355mm Saturday 24 7.49am 1.7 1.54pm 0.4 (14 inches). Sunday 25 8.37am 1.8 2.46pm 0.4 Fees remain the same as last year and bookings for Monday 26 9.26am 1.8 3.39pm 0.4 Philip Island are to be made with Morgan Evans. Tuesday 27 10.15am 1.8 4.30pm 0.4 Happy fi shing, enjoy and help protect our fi shing Wednesday 28 11.03am 1.8 5.22pm 0.4 resource. Thursday 29 11.54am 1.7 6.14pm 0.5 Friday 30 12.45pm 1.6 6.02am 0.3 Saturday 1 1.39pm 1.5 6.57am 0.4

Next session Tuesday, 227th7th NNovemberovember Memory Keeping at Its Best 7.00pm. Contact your local agent Jo Snell for all your Creative Memory Scrapbooking needs. Regular sessions and workshops. Themed workshop once a month. Brochures and Creative Memories Gift Certiﬁ cates available. Enquires to Jo on 22159 (b/h), 23615 (a.h), 50947 (mobile) Come Worship With Us.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldfi eld A Christian Outreach Centre Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket Chapel.9.30 am Morning Service at St Barnabas Chapel ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** followed by morning tea; 7. 30 pm Evening Prayer (1662) at SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. All Saints Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”. Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Guest WEDNESDAY 10 am Thanksgiving Day Service at All Speaker YWAN Team Childrens Sunday School - TBA Saints Kingston 5.00pm THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston MONDAY 6.00pm Prayer Meeting followed by coffee FRIDAY 12.00 md Bible Study at All Saints Kingston; 3.00- and Bible study 4.30 pm After School Kids (A.S.K.) Club at Uniting Church TUESDAY: 9.45am - 11.30 ‘Mainly Music’ for ‘Pre- Hall ;5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM & FM schoolers’ and Mums. 7.00pm. Bible Study Bands FRIDAY: 6:30pm “Ignited Youth!”extremeextreme a activities,ctivities, fun, café, life skills - in recess. Remember – Hillsong TV UNITING CHURCH on TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am Cascade Road Pastor Laurie Reid T Telephone:elephone: 22179 The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 2238563856 Every day, every minute, every breath is a gift from God SUNDAY 25th at 10 am: Pitcairn Praise Service. Everyone SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH is welcome to join in the worship and in the singing of some of Pastor George C. Porter our favourite hymns. The service will be followed by morning Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 tea. email: [email protected] TUESDAY 27th at 3 pm onwards: Decoration of the Church. Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au Donation of goods will be greatly appreciated. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South WEDNESDAY 28th at 10 am: Thanksgiving Service Pacifi c Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested followed by auction of goods. persons. TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme in the AM Band TUESDAY 2:002:00 pmpm toto 4:304:30 pm:pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts NEED HELP? time. 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: WEDNESDAY : 5: 5:0000 p pmm Radio Programme on Radio Phone Sydney 9891 1328 Norfolk This is a service of the Uniting Church SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School OPPORTUNITY SHOP and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A The Opportunity Shop sells good clean clothes, small word from the Lord. household items, Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for Norfolk Island CDs worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. 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