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Volume 49, No. 42 SATURDAY, 6th DECEMBER 2014 Price $2.75

Norfolk Island Reforms Through listening to community discussion I have learnt many things. My commitment has been to keep the conversation going as we build community collaboration for the future well being of all residents in this community. I have been asked to provide more information about proposed reform. This week I released a Fact Sheet detailing the Australian Government commitment to introduce federal tax, social security and Medicare to Norfolk Island. Another Fact Sheet details a possible model for a local government type body as recommended by the recent Joint Standing Committee Report. Thank You Perko It is clearly important, new and transitional It was with great pleasure that we saw Mike Perkins governance arrangements must be agile and robust to (Perko) presented with a certificate of appreciation ensure local views and aspirations are fully engaged. by Andre Nobbs at the Opening Night Jazz Concert Extending federal tax and social security to Norfolk at Paradise on Monday. The award was to recognise Island will have an overwhelmingly positive impact Mike’s contribution to Norfolk Island for the enormous for residents and the local economy. Research suggests amount of work that he has done over the past 35 years the social security system would provide about $4.9 to ensure that numerous festivals and events have been million in additional support to families and individuals staged on Norfolk. on Norfolk Island each year. As a member of the Jazz Committee for the past 3 A key part of social security is a safety net to support years I have seen firsthand the effort and dedication the most vulnerable, including payments for people Mike puts in...hours and hours, selecting artists, with a disability and their carers. flights, budgets, venues, fundraising, brochures, Overall, the Norfolk Island community would flyers, programmes, sourcing items for jazz packs... receive far more in social security benefits than it the list seems endless sometimes. As a committee we would pay in taxes. The extension of these systems all have our roles to help ensure everything gets done, is estimated to improve economic growth on Norfolk but Perko is the powerhouse behind us, reminding, Island and increase household consumption. prodding and driving us all a bit batty with endless (continued overleaf) (continued overleaf)

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TAYLORS ROAD EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (Int + 6723) 22405 WEBSITE: www.petesplace.nlk.nf FAX: (Int + 6723) 23098 Norfolk Island Reforms - continued such as Family Tax Benefit, Paid Parental Leave support by paying tax. The Australian Government and child care assistance; and has committed to introduce federal tax and social - supplementary payments and concessions – such as security to Norfolk Island. This document provides Rent Assistance and Carer Allowance. some information about key elements of social security The main categories of income support payments are: and tax. - for the aged – Age Pension for people who are no Economic impacts of tax and social security longer expected to work. This currently provides Extending federal tax and social security to Norfolk eligible recipients with up to $854.30 per fortnight Island will have a positive impact for residents and the for singles and up to $1,288.00 per fortnight for local economy. Research suggests the social security eligible couples combined. system would provide about $4.9 million in additional o currently the Australian Age Pension age is 65 support to families and individuals on Norfolk Island for both men and women, whereas the Norfolk each year. Island age pension age is 65 for men and 60 for Overall, the Norfolk Island community would women. receive far more in social security benefits than it - for people with disabilities – Disability Support would pay in taxes. The extension of these systems Pension can currently provide up to $854.30 is estimated to improve gross territory product on per fortnight for an eligible single person and up Norfolk Island in year one by around 14% and increase to $1,288.00 per fortnight for eligible couples household consumption by around 38%. This means combined. Norfolk Island households would have more money to - for people caring for people with disabilities – Carer spend, boosting local business and employment. Payment and Carer Allowance. - for people who are unemployed –Youth Allowance Australia’s social security system (other) or Newstart Allowance. A single Newstart The Australian social security system aims to Allowance recipient without dependent children support the basic living standards of all Australians, can currently receive up to $524.40 per fortnight. including individuals, families and communities, and - student payments for people who are studying full- increase their social and economic participation. time – Youth Allowance (student) or Austudy. To qualify for an income support payment a person - for lone parents to help with the cost of raising must be an Australian resident and meet the payment children – Parenting Payment (single) currently specific eligibility requirements. Income test and, in provides up to $734.40 per fortnight. some cases, assets tests apply and are considered the - for people who are sick temporarily and who have fairest way to ensure that funds are directed to those in a job or full-time study to return to – Sickness the community who need help the most. Allowance currently provides up to $524.40 per Having worked and paid tax in Australia does fortnight for a single person without dependent not automatically entitle a person to receive a social children. security payment or benefit. - for lone parents – Parenting Payment (single). Payments are adjusted regularly to ensure that they - for people who are sick temporarily – Sickness keep-up with the cost of living. Current payment rates Allowance. and further information on assets and means tests and Note: the above payment amounts are correct as at information on the range of payments available can be 27 November 2014. found online at: www.humanservices.gov.au People who receive income support payments The system comprises three basic types of and family payments can also be eligible for a range payments: of non-cash benefits and concessions for health, - income support payments – comprising pensions, pharmaceuticals and other expenses. These benefits benefits and allowances; are provided to individuals who have qualified for a - family assistance payments – including payments (continued overleaf)

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Norfolk Island residents will be eligible to receive A payment estimator which can be used to calculate public hospital services free of charge as public patients possible Centrelink payments including pensions and at public hospitals located elsewhere in Australia. allowances can be found online at: Taxation http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer Australia’s tax system includes a tax on income, such enablers/online-estimators as salary and wages, business income and investment Health care income. The income tax law also contains rules about Medicare ensures all Australians have access to taxing capital gains. Income tax is imposed on a range subsidised medical, optometry, midwifery and hospital of entities including companies and individuals. care and, in special circumstances, allied health. Given there are relatively few companies on Medicare usually covers: Norfolk Island, income tax for individuals will be the - free or subsidised treatment by health professionals most significant. Australia has a tax free threshold of including medical practitioners , optometrists and $18,200, meaning an individual will not pay tax on the in specific circumstances, dentists and other allied first $18,200 they earn. For income between $18,201 health practitioners, and $37,000, individuals will be subject to a tax of 19%. - free treatment and accommodation as a public The average Norfolk Island wage has been estimated patient in a public hospital, at $29,000 per year, which would equate to a tax bill - 75% of the Medicare Schedule fee for medical of $2,052 assuming there are no deductions. Other services and procedures if you are a private patient entitlements or tax offsets that reduce tax payable may in a public or private hospital (excluding hospital also apply, such as a $445 tax offset for low income accommodation and items such as theatre fees and earners. The amount of this tax offset reduces once an medicines), which may be covered by private health individual’s taxable income exceeds $37,000. Seniors insurance (hospital cover). may also be entitled to a tax offset. Unlike the Norfolk Island health levy, Medicare Superannuation begins subsiding health costs immediately without Australia has a compulsory superannuation guarantee having to reach a threshold. To partially fund the costs system, which provides for an employer to contribute of providing Medicare, the Australian Government a minimum percentage (now 9.5% and increasing to charges a Medicare Levy of 2% of taxable income 12% from 1 July 2025) of salary or wage payments into through the tax system. This means someone earning a superannuation account for the employee to access $29,000 would pay about $580 per year. The Medicare when they retire. This is an important initiative to Levy would replace the Norfolk Island health levy improve living standards after retirement. One option of $1,200 per year. Low income earners and seniors to minimise any impact of superannuation on the may not have to pay the Levy if they meet certain community would be to phase in the superannuation conditions. guarantee over a period of up to 10 years. This phasing Other health programmes that the Australian would give workers and businesses time to adjust and Government proposes to extend to Norfolk Island absorb the superannuation contributions in normal include the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which wage growth. subsidises certain medicines for eligible Australians to Multiple employers make them more affordable. This means people can The Norfolk Island community has raised concerns get access to life saving medicines when they need about how the tax system would affect people with them most. multiple jobs. Australian Taxation Office rules state The Australian Government provides an income employees cannot usually claim the tax free threshold tested rebate (the Australian Government Rebate on from multiple employers unless you are certain your private health insurance) to help people meet the cost of total income for the year will be less than $18,200. The private health insurance. Individuals who do not hold estimated impact of this requirement on take home pay an appropriate level of private patient hospital cover is much less than some in the community fear. may be liable to pay the Medicare levy surcharge for Tax is generally withheld throughout the year and any period during the year that they did not have this individuals complete a tax return at the end of the cover. Further information on Government surcharges financial year. If too much tax has been withheld, and incentives relating to private health insurance is individuals receive a refund. If someone earns more available at than $18,200 in a year and has multiple employers, it http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/ is possible too much money will be withheld and they incentivessurcharges/ will receive this money as a refund after lodging a tax A major challenge to rolling out Medicare and other return. Alternatively, these people can arrange health programmes on Norfolk Island is the standard (continued overleaf) of health services currently available. Significant Norfolk Island Reforms - continued Website: www.infrastructure.gov.au a withholding variation with the Australian Taxation Email: [email protected]. Office to ensure they receive extra pay throughout au the year rather than a larger tax refund at the end of Post: Administrator – Australian Territory of the year. Further information on multiple employers Norfolk Island, PO BOX 201, Norfolk Island 2899 including different examples is available at: https://www.ato.gov.au under “When you have income from two payers”. Goods and services tax A regional council model for No other Australian community levies its own Norfolk Island goods and services tax (‘GST’) and customs duties. Factsheet 2, December 2014 Because Norfolk Island’s tax system is so small, these Economic development must be underpinned by taxes have high administrative and compliance costs, sound governance. In its report on Norfolk Island, the and they are not integrated with the federal tax system. Joint Standing Committee for the National Capital As a result, it is unlikely that Norfolk Island’s GST and and External Territories (‘the Committee’) found customs duties could be maintained with the federal that Norfolk Island’s governance arrangements are a tax system. major impediment to economic development and that Australia’s GST is 10% and applies to a different the Island’s sustainability will not improve until these pool of goods and services than the Norfolk Island issues are addressed. The Committee recommended GST. that the Norfolk Island Government be transitioned to Australia’s other external territories, such as a local government type body, such as a Norfolk Island Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, do Regional Council. not have GST and customs duties. If this arrangement The following information outlines what a Norfolk were extended to Norfolk Island, it would mean further Island Regional Council might look like, based on economic benefits to the Norfolk Island community typical local government arrangements in other because the absence of any GST would mean cheaper Australian communities. This information is intended goods and a more competitive tourism industry. It to promote constructive debate in the community would also mean businesses on the Island would and inform the consultation being undertaken by the maintain their duty free status, while residents would Norfolk Island Administrator. benefit from the absence of customs duty on goods The Australian Government will consider its imported to Norfolk Island for home consumption. response to the Committee’s report in early 2015 and NB: The above information is general in nature, encourages the Norfolk Island community to contribute based on how the arrangements operate on mainland its views on this issue through the consultation Australia. It does not take into account your particular process. circumstances, financial situation and needs. This information should not be relied upon as financial What would happen to the Norfolk Island advice or used as a basis for making financial Government? decisions. It is possible that changes will be made Under a local government model, the Norfolk Island to Commonwealth government programmes and tax Government could be replaced by a Norfolk Island arrangements before they are introduced to Norfolk Regional Council. Residents of Norfolk Island would Island. still participate and be represented in the Island’s Payment rates correct as of 20 September 2014. governance through the Council. Residents would You are invited to provide feedback on any aspect of elect councillors, replacing the election of Members this information. (continued overleaf) $20 Million JACKPOT Tuesday 9th Dec. 2014 DON’T

Draw no. 1086 MISS OUT! Buy tickets now at The Trading Post Newsagency NORFOLK MALL Norfolk Island Reforms - continued Services to the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly. Under a local government model, the Australian Elections would mirror typical local government Government would deliver immigration, quarantine elections in mainland communities. and customs services to Norfolk Island. The Australian In the event that a Norfolk Island Regional Council Government has experience in delivering these services is established, an advisory body could be set up to on the mainland through the Australian Customs manage the transition process. The advisory body would and Border Protection Services, the Department of ensure the community is engaged and represented in Immigration and the Department of Agriculture. the decision making processes. The Norfolk Island These services have national importance and it makes Administration and related entities would continue to sense to deliver them in the same manner throughout undertake their normal functions during the transition Australia. These changes would make it easier to process. travel and move goods to and from the mainland and Services provide greater assistance in ensuring that Norfolk It makes sense for local services to be managed and Island remains pest-free. delivered by local people. A Norfolk Island Regional The Committee recommended that state-level Council would be responsible for all local services, services on Norfolk Island be delivered under an such as road maintenance and waste management, and arrangement with either the New South Wales or continue to be responsible for law-making on local Queensland government, similar to the arrangement issues, such as planning and development. that currently exists for the Norfolk Island Central A Norfolk Island Regional Council could also have School. This arrangement would include the Norfolk a wider range of functions and responsibilities than an Island Hospital and other services where there would average mainland local council to reflect the particular be clear benefits in accessing the expertise and needs of the Norfolk Island community. The majority experience of a state government, such as social and of existing Norfolk Island Administration and related community support, environmental management and entities’ staff would likely move to the Council and justice services. perform many of the same roles in service delivery, Federal laws would apply to Norfolk Island as they corporate support or operating Government Business do in all other parts of Australia. State laws, based Enterprises. either on New South Wales or Queensland law, could Support replace the equivalent Norfolk Island laws and be An advantage to a local government model is that adjusted to reflect local conditions after consultation the Norfolk Island Regional Council would be able with the community. State laws would include issues to access a wide range of support and expertise from such as professional registration and licensing; work mainland organisations to improve its operations. The cover and fair trading; and gaming. Australian National Audit Office has found that the Employment Norfolk Island Administration needs stronger financial While responsibility for delivering some services controls and financial management practices, better under a local government model would rest with federal governance frameworks and support for staff. and state agencies, many of these services would still A Norfolk Island Regional Council could have be delivered by local people. Were responsibility much greater access to this support from a state for certain services transferred to federal and state local government agency which would provide a agencies, it is unlikely there would be a substantial framework to strengthen local government finances, increase in the number of Commonwealth or state build capacity and sustainability and improve local officials on Norfolk Island. assets. The Norfolk Island Regional Council may also Some Norfolk Island Administration staff may be able to access additional grants and assistance from be engaged by federal and state agencies to deliver the Commonwealth Government to better perform its services. For example, immigration staff in the functions, including financial assistance grants and Norfolk Island Administration could be engaged local roads funding. by the Commonwealth to continue providing those What about state and federal services? services, and staff at the Norfolk Island Hospital could Norfolk Island is unique in being the only Australian also continue in those positions. self-governing territory with responsibility for federal, In some cases, staff could be asked to transfer to a state and local government services. The Committee new role. found that it is not practical for a community of You are invited to provide feedback on any aspect 1,800 people to have the governance, financial and of this information. other skills to deliver all the services expected from a Website: www.infrastructure.gov.au modern government. Email: [email protected]. Communities on the mainland are able to work au together to fund and deliver highly complex functions Post: Administrator – Australian Territory of through larger state and federal governments. It makes Norfolk Island, PO BOX 201, Norfolk Island 2899 sense that Norfolk Island should be able to access more complex and technical services from these levels of government, which will also allow a Norfolk Island Regional Council to better focus on delivering local services. Interpretation By Department Development, December 2014, ‘A regional council model for Norfolk Island.’ Of Infrastructure And The Norfolk Island Government acknowledges Regional Devleopment Of the release of this material as the first indicator of Recommendations 1 And 2 Of The Commonwealth intent on financial and governance JSC Report structures and notes the material is “general in nature” and many aspects are yet to be finalized. “Same Country: Different World” The Chief Minister and the Speaker of the Legislative Residents will have now received a package of Assembly continue to await a response to their letter documents from the Administrator, the Hon Gary to Assistant Minister Briggs of 21 November 2014 Hardgrave seeking submissions from the community which proposes a united way forward to resolve the on the information provided by 12 December 2014. current Norfolk Island governance debate. The text of We are advised that the package is not a definitive the letter has previously been published. position of the Commonwealth, but an attempt to give The Chief Minister advises that he has today form to Recommendations 1 and 2 of the recent JSC received a letter dated 17 November 2014 from report “Same Country: Different World”. The package Assistant Minister Briggs in which he refers to includes: the consultation process to be undertaken by the 1. Letter dated 3 December 2014 from the Administrator; advising that “the consultation will Administrator; consider new models of governance”. The Norfolk 2. Factsheet 1, from the Australian Government Island Government is heartened that more than one Department of Infrastructure and Regional model of governance is to be considered and awaits Development, December 2014, ‘Social security detail of those “other models”. and tax’; and (continued overleaf) 3. 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Yes, a beautiful Christmas card, envelope, & CD with 20 Christmas favourites grab them while you can Wow! only $3.95 Available at Bounty Centre & Mini Golf Shop Yes, Mini Golf Shop is open 7 days a week 2pm - 5pm “Same Country: Different World” - continued The Norfolk Island Government rejects the proposal Banyan Park Play Centre Inc. to remove self-government and views the proposed model for a local government type body instead of the elected Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly as a retrograde step for democracy and efficiency in practical service delivery for Norfolk Island. The Norfolk Island Government strongly objects to the Committee making recommendations in relation to governance which was clearly outside the Committee’s Community-based Preschool Terms of Reference. There was overwhelming community rejection of Recommendations 1 and 2 at Norfolk Island the public meeting held by the Administrator. Auwas letl salan gwen groe en lern thru pliehen The Administrator’s reference in his letter to “new and transitional governance arrangements” Specialising in age appropriate learning for ignores the outcome of community consultation. The Preschool aged children... Norfolk Island Government rejects the proposal that • Programs based on the varying needs of each an unelected advisory body be set up to manage the age group transition process from self-government to a Regional • Essential for development occurring during Council model and vigorously defends its role in preschool years. the development of any reforms to the future model of government for Norfolk Island. As the Island’s • Separate groups provide the most effective elected representative body the Legislative Assembly learning environment possible as children of Norfolk Island is the obvious and appropriate body learn with their peers. to oversee any changes to governance going forward in • Individual needs and levels of development partnership with the Commonwealth. Norfolk Island addressed within each group. is not a region of any State of Australia and cannot be classified as such. 4/5 years - School-readiness program: The Norfolk Island Government also reiterates that Mon, Tues, Wed 8.45 am – 3pm the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding between 3/4 years – Introductory Preschool program: the then Chief Minister and the then Commonwealth Thursday, Friday 8.45am – 12pm. Minister provided that the Norfolk Island Government had agreed in broad terms to participate in the Australian taxation and social security systems on the basis that Banyan Park Play Centre is a non-profit there would be a net benefit for Norfolk Island and its community based organisation... community and there is appropriate consideration of • All funds go back into the centre for the local circumstances. preschool aged children of Norfolk Island The Norfolk Island Government has sought • Working with the community for the indicative costs to engage Mr James Fogarty of Acil community Allen Pty Ltd (previously ACIL Tasman) to undertake a costing of the Norfolk Island Government’s Preferred Qualified and experienced staff... Model of Territory Governance so that the Norfolk • Educate and prepare the children for school Island community and the Australian Parliament can compare the cost benefits of the Commonwealth • Proud to offer a fun, nurturing and quality proposed model with the Norfolk Island preferred preschool experience model. • Provide a safe and secure learning While there are positive measures in the package environment of material provided by the Administrator, the Norfolk • Working closely with NICS for the best possible Island Government urges members of the community transition to school to consider what functions and values need to be . protected for the good of the Island and the community Wendy is retiring from her career in early going forward? childhood and will leave the centre in early 2015, Have a say in your future and provide submissions once a suitably qualified replacement is recruited to the Administrator. When the Norfolk Island Government receives and settled into the position. details from Assistant Minister Briggs as to the consultation process for the other models of governance, Enrolments now open for 2015! the Norfolk Island Government will convene a public Our staffing is set based on enrolments and we meeting to help inform the community and to seek guarantee a low teacher:child ratio. Please return community input on these vital issues. your completed enrolment forms ASAP. Lisle Snell Phone: 22415 Chief Minister and Minister for Tourism Email: [email protected]

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Draft Health Services Survey Squash News Report Received The squash season is coming to a close for 2014. The Norfolk Island Government, together with This Wednesday the club is celebrating the year with the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE), a Sausage Sizzle and drinks for all members and acknowledged community concern regarding two sponsors. The courts will be open for anyone wishing reports released relating to the Norfolk Island Health to have a social hit, which I am sure a couple of games Services system. These reports are – of doubles will eventuate. The celebration will start at • Draft Health Services Plan – Nexus Management 5.30pm. The Wednesday night mixed competition will Consulting (Nexus); and start again in early January, with the Business House • Review of existing child and family support competition restarting in February. services on Norfolk Island – Gillian Calvert AO The squash club is conducting a raffle for Squash and Marie Connolly PhD (Calvert and Connolly) Development which will benefit all players in the club. The Nexus Report recognised there was little Each member will be given a raffle book to sell as information regarding the status of health needs for well as tickets being sold at various businesses. More Norfolk Island and that this was required to underpin information will be given Wednesday night. The raffle any future health services planning. will be drawn on Presentation Night, 7th February. The NIHE engaged R&S Muller Enterprises Pty From January 11th – 17th, the club is bringing over Limited to undertake a community and stakeholder Graeme Randolph, an International Squash Coach from engagement process to inform health service needs to NZ, to work with all interested players both Senior and assist the NIHE and the Norfolk Island Government Junior as well as grading the junior players based on to develop a 5 years Health Services Plan for Norfolk the NZ system. The Juniors will then be travelling to Island. This five year plan is to identify the healthcare NZ in the Easter holidays to play against juniors reps needs of the Norfolk Island community now and into from various clubs based on these gradings. the future and to develop health strategies to provide Graeme will be working 6 hours a day for the entire for those needs. week conducting Junior coaching clinic’s (varying Mrs Sam Muller visited Norfolk from 17 to 24 grades), Senior coaching clinics, New players clinic, October. Prior to her visit a survey was developed in Coaching the coach’s as well as one on one coaching. direct response to recommendations or comments made There will be a cost associated with each session. in the Nexus and Calvert and Connolly reports. The Registration of interest from players will be call for survey covered community safety; substance abuse; over the next couple of weeks. Please see Ginny or sexual activity; mental health and barriers to accessing Lance for more information. care. The number of valid surveys submitted was 335 Junior Squash Development representing 20.1% of the Norfolk Island population at The junior program is being increased during the that time and therefore considered statistically valid. holiday season with extra sessions being conducted for The NIHE and the Norfolk Island Government training as well as the coaching sessions with Graeme. have now received the Draft Health Services Survey More information will be given to all junior players Report and the report of some 150 pages will be over the next couple of weeks. Any queries contact available early next week on www.norfolkisland.gov. Lance. nf/hospital/reports. With the junior players travelling to NZ in April In addition, during the visit Mrs Muller undertook for competition, the Elite Junior Squad for the Junior extensive community consultation and a report will Commonwealth games in Samoa will be chosen shortly be provided summarising the findings from when the players return. For any player wishing to be that consultation. chosen for the squad, all commitment to training and Community members who provided Ms Muller with competition matches will be taken into account for their email contacts will receive an electronic copy of selection. the Survey Report direct from R&S Muller. Robin Adams Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services 5 December 2014

CHIROPRACTOR Dr Lindon Garske 6th - 13th December All appointments online at www.marvellstchiropractic.com.au prescribed by the regulations and we are offering to prepay the landing fees. Our application has been rejected. The Administration is still demanding $500,000 security deposit to secure a debt of zero. It is a wonder we are in such financial difficulty Norfolk Island Airlines has made the decision to when the Finance Minister and the CEO of the withdraw plans for its new services to Norfolk Island. Administration would rather deny the community Alternative arrangements are being made for existing $18,000 per week in much needed tax revenue, deny customers. the community more tourist, reject more jobs and This decision has been necessary as the Airline is reject lower local air fares, than accept the prepayment still being denied permission to land at the Norfolk of an account. Island Airport unless we pay $500,000 as a landing Below is a table to help our two financial guru’s fee deposit to secure landing fees that we have offered look at the comparison to prepay. In summary, all of this has meant that it is not The Finance Minister, Tim Sheridan wrote in the possible at this time to try and do our part in increasing Norfolk Islander defending the regulations that are tourism, we have tried... being used to deny Norfolk Island Airlines permission Gregg Prechelt to land. He wrote about some parts of the regulations and what RPT operators must do. What he did not tell the community about is the parts of the regulations that do provide for discretion in the amount of the land fee security, including zero. We have complied with the regulations, we have sought our entitlement to a variation of the fee as

Admin Debt Risk to Admin Admin Revenue Extra Tourist Norfolk Island Airlines Zero Zero 18,000 per week 5000 No Airline Zero Zero Zero Zero

Island Realty generation Pitcairn Islander. The Bounty Monument immediately assumed much greater interest, meaning and relevance, particularly to Polynesian history. The monument was created by the notable local sculptor, Tuinui Salmon, from rock found in the valley of Tipaerui. It was financed by the Ministry of Culture. The plaques were made in Chile. It is intended to add more plaques at a later date. The entire Norfolk Island delegation assisted sculptor Tuinui Salmon in raising the 21/2 metre commemorative stone monument to an upright position. A presentation of an ancient stone penu (a tool used for preparing medicines and food) was made to Edith Christian at a traditional ceremony held on a marae in the valley of Hamuta. At the inauguration of the Bounty Monument, these were some of the words used by the Hon. David Buffett, MLA at the unveiling:- “Much of our heritage has been romanticised by the multiple Hollywood productions - but I ask you, can Hollywood match the real thing. By the time the next Hollywood version comes along Isaac Bigg will be the right age and in the running for a major part - the real thing. We as descendants know of course that the history is more than what you see on film - more -much more. It’s what you feel, especially when you possess ingredients of history like no others possess. We as descendants have such a possession. The end of a long story that * We must continue to be proud of it. started * We must continue to tell and share our story. * It is an inalienable possession. back in December 1787 I know we gain strength and confidence one from “Why has the story of the mutiny on the ‘Bounty’ the other and offer friendship, kinship and goodwill, become so well known? Why have more than 2,500 especially amongst the descendant communities books and major articles been written about this truly widely spread, but represented here today. minor event in the history of the world? Why have * We can be diverted away from our heritage. five feature length motion pictures and dozens of * We can never be divested of our heritage. documentary films been made about an occurrence * No matter what, the DNA is exclusively ours and which was insignificant in the annals of the British will be forever. Admiralty? What is it about this tale that has touched * We are the children of the “Bounty”. so many millions of people all over the world.” * We are the proud children of the “Bounty” - all of us This introduction, taken from Sven Wahlroos’ book - together.” “Mutiny and Romance in the South Seas”, sets the All that happened back in 2005. A further visit was scene for the the story that unfolded following the made in 2008 to commemorate the 220th occasion receipt of an invitation in August 2005 from Gladys when more names were added to the monument. The Lintz, President of the Association, des Descendants last visit was made in October 2014 by Brian and du Bounty. The invitation went on to say - “We send Helen Adams. They made the visit to coincide with the you warm greetings from French Polynesia. On the completion of the memorial which is now complete 26th and 27th October 2005, a ceremony will take with the names of the “Bounty” sailors together with place at Point Venus, Tahiti, to commemorate the the Tahitian men and women who sailed away from 217th anniversary of the arrival of HMS ‘Bounty’. Tahiti on the 15th January 1790 to commence the third During this momentous event, a memorial stone British settlement in the Pacific Ocean - coming after will be inaugurated in honour of those who left Tahiti Port Jackson 1788 and Sidney Bay (Norfolk Island) aboard ‘Bounty’ in search of a new homeland.” 1788. The unveiling of the stone, before a crowd of 500 Our photo, courtesy of Brian and Helen shows the invited guests which included 26 from Norfolk Island, now complete Bounty Monument with the names of a group of 40 from the Cook Islands, including the the Taitian women Queen of Rarotonga and another from Hawaii took place on Thursday, 27th October. Interesting to note that the Hostess at the unveiling was Raipoe Adams, Miss Tahiti, a descendant of John Adams. The portraits on the stone are of John Adams and a woman, believed to be Martha Young, a second

Norfolk Island Quarantine Should you not notify the Customs officer of your wish to obtain a PRNIV, and should the Customs officer Survey: not notice your Norfolk Island permanent resident Avian Diseases status label in your passport, the Customs officer will process you as for most New Zealand citizens and you Next week (8 – 12 December) Norfolk Island will be granted a Special Category visa. For those Reserves & Forestry staff will be assisting a intending a short stay in Australia this may not matter, veterinarian and other staff from the Commonwealth but for those who intend a longer stay a PRNIV could Department of Agriculture, as part of the Norfolk offer greater benefits such as eligibility to apply for Island Quarantine Survey (NIQS), to collect a small Australian citizenship. number of feral domestic ducks and geese at Kingston, The above provisions apply whether you arrive in Mission Pool and Cascade for examination for avian Australia from Norfolk Island or another country. The tuberculosis. requirement to be able to seek a PRNIV depends on Feral populations of waterfowl can be reservoirs two items only - that you are a New Zealand citizen for diseases that may affect the health of native birds, and that you have a current passport, which contains agricultural animals and, in some cases, humans. evidence that you have been granted permanent Determining the diseases being harboured by feral resident status on Norfolk Island. domestic ducks and geese is an important element of PRNIVs are only obtainable at an Australian port of NIQS carried out by the Norfolk Island Administration arrival. They cannot be obtained before travelling to and the Australian Government. Australia or after you have left the airport (or seaport Further information may be obtained from Peter if you arrive by sea). If you do not get a PRNIV on Davidson, Conservator of Public Reserves (23195, arriving in Australia, you cannot get one until you have 50380) or Dr Glynn Maynard, Director, Norfolk Island left Australia, and arrive back there on a subsequent Quarantine Survey ([email protected]. trip. au). When you leave Australia, your PRNIV automatically ceases. You will need to obtain another one the next time you return to Australia. The above does not apply to a New Zealand Citizen who is also an Australian Citizen and enters Australia OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR on an Australian passport. IMPORTANT INFORMATION New Zealand citizens may wish to contact the Office of the Administrator who can provide a letter New Zealand Citizens Who Are of confirmation they are eligible for a PRNIV which may assist them with immigration processing at an Residing In Norfolk Island As A Australian port of arrival. Permanent Resident For further information regarding the above, it is If you are both a New Zealand citizen and a advised you contact the Office of the Administrator on permanent resident of Norfolk Island, you should note telephone 22152. that when you arrive at an Australian airport or seaport, you are eligible to apply for the Australian Government visa known as the sub-class 834 “Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island Visa” (PRNIV). The background to this is that, on arrival in Australia, most New Zealand citizens are able to stay in Australia indefinitely, but not access all benefits available to Australian permanent residents. If you obtain a PRNIV, this potentially offers you access to benefits not otherwise available to New Zealand citizens who do not hold a PRNIV. In many cases, this might not matter as you may only be intending a short stay in Australia, but if you intend a long stay, then it could offer greater benefits to you long-term. It is therefore important, if you want to get a PRNIV, that when you arrive at an Australian airport NOW ON NORFOLK or seaport, that you advise the Australian official Park Lane Jewellery from the States! processing your arrival (normally a Customs officer at the airport primary line) that you would like a PRNIV. You must show the Customs officer the permanent Register your interest in attending my resident label in your passport endorsed with your launch party or hosting your own. permanent resident status on Norfolk Island, and ask (Great hostess rewards!) that you want to be granted a PRNIV and not a Special Category visa. You will then be processed as a PRNIV Call Wendy on 56444 or [email protected] applicant. Norfolk Island dramatic and could not be blamed on the Global Financial Crisis alone, certainly a factor but limited. Forward from 2014 Mismanagement in both Norfolk Air and Tourism The following concludes the document tabled by Ron arrangements was obvious. However, simple issues Nobbs at the last sitting of the Legislative Assembly. such as the failure to align supply with demand in The first part to this was published last week. areas of Norfolk Island tourism have definitely not Community comment on the strategy would be assisted. appreciated by Ron Nobbs (Ph 50153 or 22153) 6. Proposals such as the Cascade Pier Project and the Phase B - Waste Incinerator, for which Commonwealth funds Period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2022 have been committed, should be progressed with 1. A new tax system is to be introduced in this phase to some speed and not see clerical hold ups such as complement the island’s current taxing regime. requirements for over the top and petty Funding 2. The time frame given for restructure of the Norfolk Agreements or environmental demands interfere Island Administration is extremely tight and as with the progression of such proposals. If there is completion of the new governance framework is potential for such petty hold ups, the Commonwealth essential to the whole plan progression to finality should take the projects over and complete them. must occur very early in the life of this phase. 7. I have described below in no order of priority 3. Some Commonwealth financial support as has projects that could be considered in our drive for occurred in recent years will be requested in this self-sufficiency by the Development Corporation. Plan. It is suggested that the type of goals as 8. A quarry for the supply of rock is urgently required expressed in past Funding Agreement “milestones” as current rock supplies are nearly exhausted. The utilised in providing support in the so called question is where and how? The location has not “roadmap”, should be reviewed. The process been finalised and the how really involves whether surrounding previous “milestones” have generally rock is won as required or won and stored. I guess been inconsistent. Certainly, insert goals but the the economics, based on annual requirements principle for funding should be project based. and any future use of the former quarry area are 4. The current Funding Agreement 2014/15 to be significant decisions to be factored in. Despite this replaced by an agreement which takes account of a new quarry site will be required sooner rather than a revised Norfolk Island administrative structure later. and other recommendations within this document. 9. A third landing facility to complement the existing Where the Commonwealth assists in funding specific two piers thus alleviating the necessity to establish, projects funding agreements would apply solely to at this stage, a harbour which could cost more each project. It is proposed that the Commonwealth than an estimated $0.5b. The facility would be Government’s financial commitment to the revised advantageous for ship freight unloading, fishing, administrative structure in Phase B would relate other tourism related activities and cruise ships. solely to the provision of each service and would Sites on the western side of the island at Puppy’s comprise the following commitment:- Point and Headstone have been identified. a) Provision of a subsidy for the annual operational 10. A boat harbour (preferably with potential to expand) costs of the Norfolk Island Health Authority of with sufficient land to allow the operation of shore 100% of cost in years 1 and 2 and reducing by 10% based support services is urgently required to allow per year thereafter for the remainder of the Phase. for a safe anchorage for larger sail and motorised b) Provision of a subsidy on the cost of education of boats and the establishment of small industries that 100% in years 1 and 2 followed by a reduction of feed off such a facility. 20% per annum in succeeding years. 11. Support of the Commonwealth will be sought, not c) Support equivalent to the loss of contribution to the necessarily financially, to assist in a proposal to Norfolk Island Administration’s Revenue Fund as a establish a fishing industry. Such an industry would result of a proposal (see below) to retain all profits be based on Norfolk Island and operate within the within the proposed corporatized Government (continued overleaf) Business Enterprises (GBEs). The support will be required for some 4 years d) Funding would be required to provide direct support to the establishment of a small Treasury

Unit, including provision of business management expertise and additional legal support. It is proposed Why did the families go back to Pitcairn in the Commonwealth would provide support of 100% 1860? According to Capt. Montresor of the of cost for the first 4 years HMS Calypso, sent to Pitcairn in 1860 to ask, e) Funding of the Development Authority at the reason was political: “… they no longer 100% of costs for the first 5 years after which it considered Norfolk as their own; … [outsiders] would be funded on a cost sharing basis by both governments. had been placed among them who are not 5. All elements of the current economy should be of them”. immediately and with some vigour re-assessed. The failure of the major component tourism has been ~ Rick’s Personal Island Tours

Norfolk Island Forward from 2014 - continued convict buildings within the Kingston and Arthurs Exclusive Economic Zone around the island (EEZ) Vale Historical Area (KAVHA). The area has been but be excluded from the Recreational Fishing shown to be of great interest to highly accredited Zone, known locally as “the Box”. Agreement to be hotel development/management groups but there sought from the Commonwealth to:- has been no satisfactory response from KAVHA. It a) Initiate the establishment, as a first step, of an is anticipated that funding from the private sector exploratory fishing program, in years 1 and 2, would be available but the Commonwealth, as well with boats registered and operators based on as Norfolk Island Government, approval would be Norfolk Island to gather data on which a Fishing required for such a proposal. The New Military Management Plan may be developed. Such a Barracks with existing buildings and the need for management plan would be compiled prior to the two others to be reconstructed has been identified granting of commercial fishing licences. as a possible site. b) Exploratory licences would be issued and supervised 14. Relocation of the Airport Terminal to the site of by a joint Norfolk Island and Commonwealth the first airport terminal, close to the main runway, Government authority established for the process. would provide the ability to establish a more c) Exploratory licence catches would remain the practical facility than the current terminal, save on property of the respective boat and export of the the maintenance cost of pavement which will not catch would be required and permitted after relevant be required (estimate $2 – 3m during each overlay) data had been provided. and free up the old terminal for other use. d) All fish exported would be processed and if required, The relocation of the Administrative staff from the packaged on Norfolk Island before export. New Military Barracks to the old terminal would e) All fish exported would not be included in Norfolk be possible thus providing better access to the Island GST arrangements as it would be classified Administration and freeing up the New Military as an export. Barracks. f) At completion of the exploration period a plan would 15. Air New Zealand (ANZ), under contract to the be developed and approved by both governments to Commonwealth and also of its own volition on the allow a commercial fishing program in the EEZ. Auckland – Norfolk run, provides excellent services g) The proposed commercial licensing arrangements to the island, as it has since 1948. However, there would include a licence fee schedule to include appears a need to break away from what is apparently provisions to cover cost of establishing licence a very controlled contract with the Commonwealth conditions, issuing of each licence, policing the related to the Australian legs of service provided by fishery as well as a return to the community for use of ANZ. It appears not even the present Norfolk Island the asset. Whilst it is anticipated the administration Government has been privy to viewing the contract. of licences issued would be undertaken by the There is definitely a need for greater flexibility Norfolk Island Government it would be expected in services. It is considered that a more regional Commonwealth Fisheries would retain some approach in view of the island’s location may be supervisory role. possible, even a proposal to base the operation on 12. It is proposed that an “off shore” finance facility Norfolk Island. Small and most larger airlines in be established on Norfolk Island. This proposal has the past have proven inadequate and the islands been promoted in the past with little success due own airline (Norfolk Air) after proving profitable it is understood to management and governance in its first three years (to 2008) of operation fell on concerns. It has been suggested that such a centre hard times through various factors, not the least of would be of significant importance to Australian which was poor management. It was replaced by the business and provide a much needed asset for current Commonwealth negotiated and funded ANZ the Commonwealth. It is accepted that there has contract. Whilst the cost of release of the previous always been concern as to actual management and contract between Norfolk Air and its then carrier, credibility of such facilities, given past experiences Air Nauru, was significant and appeared over the with the islands involvement in “Off Shore Company top, the subsequent underwriting payments to ANZ Registrations” and the disastrous “bottom of the by the Commonwealth as required by the contract harbour” and such schemes. The difference is that in are unknown. A possible solution is to establish a this proposal, the Commonwealth has a significant consortium of the larger operators in the region, role. The Commonwealth would act as the regulator e.g. ANZ, Virgin, Qantas and Emirates. Whilst as well as possibly, the facilitator, of the finance there has been support among airline advisors centre. The benefits to the island economy of with whom the proposal has been discussed there establishing such a facility could be substantial. The is really a significant amount of work remaining degree of value to the local island economy would to be done. However, the proposal should not be depend on improved communications to permit the discounted out of hand and the Commonwealth establishment of a business centre on island. needs to be a willing inclusion in negotiations. 13. A 5/6 star hotel is required for the island. Such 16. The initial tourists who came to Norfolk Island a hotel would need to not only provide top class from about the mid-1890s were attracted to the service but must also be an attraction and be I guess island for health reasons as it was claimed by these you could call it, different. The preferred site is at visitors that Norfolk Island was some sort of a Kingston, utilising some existing and reconstructed (continued overleaf) Norfolk Island Forward from 2014 - continued health Mecca. No facilities were provided for these tourists other than that available to tourists who were considered, healthy. There was in fact no public hospital and only one doctor. Regardless of that, the possibility of “Health and Welfare Tourism” is proposed and would be of particular benefit to the Norfolk Island Hospital in not only the availability of an appropriately registered facility but also the Deal with the Professionals specialist staff as required in such a facility. Recent immigration changes provide opportunity 17. The introduction of the O3B as the island’s main for Australian/NZ citizens to live permanently data carrier appears as some improvement in the on Norfolk Island carriage experienced in the past and should provide ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— for greater business opportunities. To achieve DESEASED ESTATE maximum utilisation of the new service there will Pleasant location at Bucks Point. 3 bedroom be a need to progress its utilisation with some house with some sea views. Small easily vigour. There is still some concern as to the backup maintained garden with fruit trees. New water arrangements for some potential users of the new tank. Some renovations would improve this system. However, the ultimate service available property. Priced to sell at $275K would be provision of Optical Fibre connection with ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— O3B as its backup. The proposal for an Optical Fibre PIG & WHISTLE undersea cable connecting Australia, New Zealand 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence + 2 bedroom and US sees the cable passing no more than 50km cottage on approx. 5 acres. Renovated main west of Norfolk Island. This is an exciting prospect. house, great for entertaining. Solar Power. It is understood that the proposal to establish the 3 water tanks. Rural living, potential farming undersea cable is virtually finalised and only requires industries. Valley and sea views. $600K the actual mapping of the precise line followed by ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— construction and laying of the cable. Norfolk Island MUCH LOVED has been offered the opportunity to be part of the Ideal family home on approx. 1 acre of easy cable on the basis of the cost of the 50Km cable said care grounds. 2 storey, 3 bedroom with to be some $6.5m and an annual fee for usage. It is expansive deck plus carport & large garage. also understood there is a need for a decision from Only $320K - Exclusive listing ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Norfolk Island by the end of November (2014). The WORTH A LOOK cost of connecting into the cable at a later date is Large 4 bedroom residence with 1 bedroom self said to be technically difficult and for the island contained flat. Main bedroom with ensuite. probably cost prohibitive. It is considered that Great covered entertainment area. Private there are three essential infrastructure components location and close to the beach. $375K to secure the future of such an isolated community ——————————————————————————————————————————————————— —— as Norfolk Island – an international airport, world SOMETHING SPECIAL best communications and appropriate harbour Your private paradise home. 3 bedroom, 2 facilities. The undersea cable project must be bathroom house in secluded location. Set on progressed with some vigour and the opportunities approx 2 acres with creek and fruit trees. for a commercial arrangement between the island Quality fixtures, timber flooring & entertaining and a private provider would allow this to happen deck. Valley views. Reduced $390K or ONO sooner rather than later. Value to the island of ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— opportunities which feed off the current service SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME have provided some sustenance to the island but the Expansive well maintained 2 storey home on 2 island will not achieve the ultimate offered by these land titles with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Open opportunities until their support and management plan living, garage, carport, workshop and plenty of water. REDUCED TO $415K services are relocated and established on the island. ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— To achieve this and before even considering the IT’S ALL DONE competitive edge the island may offer to existing Superbly presented 3 bedroom renovated and other opportunities, there is a need to provide cottage. New kitchen. Built-in robes. Covered the best carriage service available. Advice and rear patio. Solar hot water, 20,000 gallon water oversighting of this proposal must be undertaken storage. Close to town & school. $330K by the Commonwealth and it would be hoped that TALK TO US TODAY any proposals will be dealt with expeditiously. 18. Provision of a multi-purpose facility to provide for   indoor sport, covered entertainment area, conference centre and a much needed “school hall” is essential.  Such a facility would form an important boost to  the economy in its construction alone without  (continued overleaf)  Norfolk Island Forward from 2014 - continued opening the gate as far as immigration is concerned considering the potential advantages to tourism or has not seen immigration numbers skyrocket nor other values to the current and future community. fortunately an excessive number of immigrants It would also provide a much needed replacement accessing the social services arrangements. for the island owned marquee or “the tent” as it However, there is need for controls and it would be is known locally and become an integral part of a proposed to reintroduce a simplified permit system change in tourism strategy. It would as an example including new business related permits dealing with open the door to the conference market. There are management as well as investors. at least two proposals being currently developed 21. Following a revitalisation of the economy and both which may fit the requirements for such a facility. administrative and taxation arrangements there may The most appropriate one should be selected for be a need to assess some functions and operational immediate support. It is anticipated that funds for procedures within the Legislative Assembly. this facility would require at least part provision by The Strategy the Commonwealth. Final plans are in the process of development. Phase C – Period post Phase B 19. Title to a large percentage of the islands roads and 1. This phase is ongoing. all its reserves are held by the Commonwealth. Over 2. Whilst it is proposed that the Development 10 years ago the issue of Commonwealth title over Corporation would cease to exist, the ongoing land on Norfolk Island was broached in discussions sustainability, financially and culturally of the between the then Norfolk Island Chief Minister Islands economy should be secure. and the Responsible Commonwealth Minister. Conclusion Subsequent discussions saw the Commonwealth 1. As 2014 draws to a close Norfolk Island finds itself agree that negotiations should commence with a view in an extremely precarious economic position. to repatriation of all Commonwealth land, where The past four years has seen provision by the appropriate, to the Norfolk Island Government. Commonwealth of funding supporting social Negotiations commenced and a process established demands but the island economy has continued to whereby holders of leasehold land could receive degenerate. freehold title on payment of a fee. The negotiations 2. To even consider the introduction of additional on other land then ceased. It is proposed that these taxing and a wide range of new legislative negotiations should recommence immediately. In arrangements at this point in time on a depressed relation to roads which at self-government in 1979 economy is unacceptable and can be described as a were in very poor condition, far worse than to-day, recipe for “economic suicide”. it is proposed that negotiation to transfer proceed on 3. The question is who will pick up the pieces as we the basis that the Commonwealth bring each road to look forward from 2014 and the real cost, in the an acceptable standard before title is transferred. It long term, to both the Commonwealth and Norfolk is understood prior to self-government in the NT Island? and the ACT, this occurred. The proposal is for a 4. The Strategy outlined in the paper is designed to certain length of road each year to be brought to ensure Norfolk Island is able to generate sufficient the agreed standard, transferred and the Norfolk consolidated revenue to cover the social demands Island Government establish a process which will imposed upon it. To achieve this objective provide for the annual maintenance of all roads will require some Short Term support from the transferred. Surprisingly, expenditure on such a Commonwealth. project of as little as $2m per annum would see a 5. The islands Capital Works programmes however major improvement in the high use roads in a very will of necessity need financial backing from the short time. There is a large percentage of the island Commonwealth [no other funding options are within reserves and vacant crown land owned by available under the Norfolk Island Act (Cth)] but the Commonwealth. Given works done to date there these programmes should be able, as a prerequisite is not a lot required within the reserves other than to their implementation, to generate a financial upgrade of some roads and tracks plus provision of return to the Island Government from which the additional basic facilities including those identified Commonwealth funds may be repaid. as being of real value to tourism. Only isolated plantings may be required. However, the reserves in general have never been utilised to the extent they offer for appropriate tourism usage and being some 20% of the island’s area are a significant potential resource. Recommendations in relation to properly assessing potential tourism usage in all Parks and Reserves must be progressed. 20. Immigration change has been the subject of some conjecture on the island due to the virtual open door Safe & Proven Domestic and Commercial policy which has resulted. There are real concerns as Cockroaches,Ants, Spiders,Borer,LawnPests to the ability of the island to maintain its current very Pre Purchase Timber Pest Inspections high “security” rating and also support such a policy Ph Ron on 23223 or 50210 with adequate social services. 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Hettai magazine Pre-Order Form If you wold like to pre-order your copy of the 2015 ‘Hettai Magazine’ an order will be placed again in Monday’s newsletter. Please complete the order form We are starting to wrap up what has been a very with your $15 per copy and return to the school front busy and exciting year here a NICS. I am looking office, and you will be contacted when they are ready forward to reading more of our student’s individual to be collected. reports over the weekend. I have had the pleasure to Student Representative Council read our year 10 reports and must say that they were Nominations have been finalised for 2015 SRC impressive. The feedback from our work experience members for our school. On Tuesday morning at supervisors has also been very positive and I look 10am there will be Kindergarten to Year 11 assembly forward to participating in our individual Year 10 where our representatives will be inducted into office. interviews during week 11. Following this assembly parents are invited to attend a State Premiers Debating challenge morning tea. Invitations will be sent home on Monday Our heroic debaters are preparing to make their with students. way home. I cannot explain the pride that I have been The last term of school is always busy for staff feeling this week. After a very close result in the State and students, with an abundant of activities, learning, Semi-Finals that saw Sydney Boys High progress to the exams, assessments, reports and more happening over finals our students presented gifts to their opponents the next 2 weeks. I suspect that students and staff are and celebrated what has been an amazing journey. My looking forward to a much earned summer break. pride is of course for their amazing achievement but Regards it is much more than that. Our students have carried Michelle Nicholson themselves with great dignity and displayed maturity Principal beyond their years. As Mark Hall has pointed out, they have added new meaning to our motto, Play the Game. I know that anything that I say could not make Susie FOR SALE Hale feel any better than she does right now but from all of the students, parents and staff at NICS, THANK COMBINED GARAGE SALE : YOU. RUMOURS BAR & CAFÉ LAWN It would be great to see as many NI community SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER FROM 9AM. members at the airport on Monday to give them a PH 23777 TO ADD YOUR SPOT ‘heroes’ welcome back. Academic Prizegiving Has been scheduled for Tuesday 16th December at Rawson Hall commencing at 6.30am. Students will be given their invitations next week. For this year’s practise that is held in the morning of the Prizegiving, we will only be asking Kindergarten to Year 2 students to attend along with our Primary choir students ‘Dem Singen Sullun’ and the Year 9 band members . We feel that after ample of practise over the years that students in the upper classes do not need to attend. Students in Year 3 to 11 will come to school instead of Rawson Hall for normal classes. Please note that if your student is receiving an award they are to be dressed in full summer uniform. Bright coloured shoes are also not For all your painting needs acceptable, neither are girls tights.

 K-Yr2 Swim School Need a Professional painter ? Spray Finishes Students have enjoyed their 1st week of Swim Call Now !  Water Blasting School with another week to go next week. Parents  Domestic / are reminded to please pick students up from Emily Commercial Top quality work with Bay grassed area at 2.30pm. Students are bussed to the  Interior/Exterior fast and friendly service beach but no back at the end of the day.  Roofs K-6 Assembly Congratulations to our students who received “ What we quote is what you pay ” academic awards and sporting ribbons at last Wednesdays assembly. Our next assembly will be held Mobile: 55588 on Wednesday 10th December at the school in Rooms Email: [email protected] 17 and 18, this special assembly will be farewelling Dimensions: • Height with open 610 mm. • Height with closed trolley 790 mm. • Maximum length of the trolley 1130 mm. • Total length with closed trolley 150 mm. • Maximum width of the load 405 mm. • Weight 15 Kg. • Loading capacity 330 Kg. The trolley will be kept with the Hearse. Our picture shows (l. to r.) Pastor Karl Tui, Minister of the Uniting Church, Lion President David Bell, Uniting Church Elder Bill Edward and the Church Trolley. The Norfolk Island Lions Club is pleased to be have been able to purchase the trolley which is available, when required, to all members of the Minister’s Fraternal.

Considering a new Kitchen! A Church trolley should make Bathroom coffin lifting easier or Doors or Windows Church trolley should make coffin lifting easier It was featured on Geraldine Doogue’s Sunday Furniture! night ABCTV programme ‘Compass’, an engaging or Shopfittings etc programme reflecting and exploring faith, belief and values in Australia and around the globe, that brought to the notice of the late Agnes Edward, just how many Then consider... church trolleys were being used to shift coffins. Bearing in mind the narrowness of some of the aisles, Agnes made the suggestion that such a trolley ����� would be a great help in the handling of coffins not �� �� only both in and out of the Uniting Church, but also �� ���� �� some of the island’s other churches. � �� � � The suggestion was put to the Norfolk Island Lions ������������������������� Club and through one of the island’s regular and ����������������������������� popular Lion visitors - Bede Long OAM JP, a Funeral and keep������������������� the work local! Consultant for Funerals of Compassion - he advised ������������������������������� that he was able to purchase a trolley for the island’s ��������������������������������������You’ll get quality service churches. at competitive charge��������� out rates. In an e-mail message to Lion’s President David ��������� �������������������� Bell, Bede advised • that the supplier had given a special discount as he If you are a handyman / woman with no too is a Lions member machinery I will also design and flatpack. • Funerals of Compassion gave $300 and Bede also gave $200 Come and discuss your needs • Longs paid the freight to the airport with Dave Now at The Lions Club of Norfolk Island extend their the Shortridge workshop thanks to the above for their generous financial help and would also like to thank - Phone 22915 or Mobile 51098 • Lion Frank Watson who supplied the material and made the cover for the trolley; Dave would like to wish everyone a • Burnt Pine Travel and Air Menzies for the air freight. Church trolleys are used for the support and transport of the coffins. They are particularly light, M erry Chri s tm a s easy to handle and in the closed position they take up very little space. and thank you all for your support.

������� This policy has proven highly effective in other jurisdictions in assisting the successful prosecution of offenders whilst minimising the emotional impact the legal process can have upon the victim. Norfolk Island has a suite of legislative provisions in On the eve of White Ribbon Day (25 November place that in recognition of the particular sensitivities 2014) Police commissioners from Australia and New and challenges this issue can present provides police Zealand united with the Prime Minister, Opposition and the courts additional assistance in the investigative Leader and Governor General to condemn violence in and prosecution process. our community, focusing on the link between everyday Investigation and prosecution however are just one sexist attitudes and acceptance of violent behaviour. aspect of the overall strategy to address the incidence This gathering was only the second time in history of domestic violence. The fundamental key to success that all ten police commissioners from both countries is prevention and this comes down to the preparedness have joined to speak on a social issue, which highlights of the community to publicly condemn such behaviour the firm intent of all police forces to address this and hold those responsible to account. It is community issue. standards that dictate what acceptable behaviour is and Governor-general Peter Cosgrove said the show of ultimately drive attitudinal change. unity from the police commissioners demonstrated Emergency numbers that the days of keeping quiet were over. Police – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an Domestic violence incidents present as one of the emergency Police can be contacted on 977. most emotionally evocative that police attend. At the Crimestoppers upper end, the emotion involved can incite normally Crimestoppers is a national system which can be law abiding persons to engage in violent behaviour reached on 13999 and will take information on any they wouldn’t normally consider. However it must be criminal matter. These calls are transferred through recognised that domestic violence is not just restricted to operators off island. All Crimestoppers reports to physical acts; verbal, emotional, psychological and will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to financial abuse can be equally as damaging. reassure members of this community that any calls “Our crime statistics, saturated with sexual assault to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence and family violence, are not magically separated and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. from our culture, it is our culture,” Victorian Police Telephone calls are taken by Canberra based staff. Commissioner Ken Lay said. Commissioner Lay said violence against women was society’s “dark secret” Police Contact Details and more needed to be done to effect attitudinal change Norfolk Island Police Force among men. Tel: +6723 22222 So far this year 52 women have been killed by PO Box 470 partners or ex-partners. Email: [email protected] Mr Abbott said “horrifying” domestic violence in Norfolk Island 2899 the community was not just a social scourge, but a Office hours for routine enquiries: 8am to 4pm, crime. Monday to Friday. If the station is unattended, please “Any woman in our country who is feeling use the courtesy telephone located near the front door vulnerable, who is reeling frightened, please do not to contact on duty Police. suffer in silence,” he said. “Please, make contact with police. Know from today’s event, that you are never alone, all of us are POSITIONS VACANT here to help.” Norfolk Island is not immune from this issue and Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel (NBN 280015496) unfortunately such incidents do occur. In recognition of requires the skills of a great Chef to continue creating this, significant progress has been made in recent years wonderful dishes in line with our great reputation. to address what has not traditionally been adequately This is a full time position covering breakfast, lunch, acknowledged or dealt with. Norfolk Island has a safe dinner and functions. An all-rounder with experience house, a child welfare officer and associated legislation and qualifications is essential. Please email designed to protect child rights, a counsellor employed [email protected] or phone Kerri-Ann on by the Norfolk Island Hospital, and a collaborative 24400. approach between all involved agencies to address this issue and its specific instances. Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel (NBN 280015496) Consistent with the approach taken by other police requires the skills of a great Food and Beverage forces, the Norfolk Island Police Force (NIPF) has a Supervisor. This is a full time position covering pro-arrest, pro-prosecution policy that seeks to protect breakfast, lunch, dinner and functions. Experience in the victim from developing a sense of responsibility a busy restaurant in a hotel environment is essential, for the prosecution process. NIPF works with its proven track record with supervising staff, maintaining partner agencies to ensure protective measures are in rosters, handling guests compliments and complaints, place, and the offender is not only held to account, function planning and execution and all facets of but is provided with the opportunity to address the hospitality. Please email [email protected] underlying cause(s) of their behaviour. or phone Kerri-Ann on 24400.

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Norfolk Island Agent: Celtic Shipping Services Ph: 24338 / Mob 53484 [email protected] or [email protected] Letters to the Editor - continued It would be wise for Norfolk Islanders not to Dear Editor listen to the empty promises and blatant lies, and Having been savaged by locals in its inadequate and look instead at the actions of the Abbott Government biased “community consultation” forums, it appears during its first year of disorganised and regressive that the Commonwealth is now using its huge reservoir economic activities. Despite unequivocal promises of faceless bureaucrats to attempt to deceive Norfolk to the contrary, they have slashed spending on health Islanders in the patently unbalanced “fact sheets” and education, proposed massive increases in university circulated this week by the Administrator. fees, tried to put a tax on GP visits, cut indexation For a start, many of the so-called “facts” are of pensions, raised taxes on petrol and placed harsh incorrect or at best part-truths, and the “fact sheets” burdens on young jobseekers, who will have to wait six contain much argument and propaganda, rather than months to get any dole payments or assistance in finding just accurate details of actual situations and programs. work. There have also been massive cuts to spending on The “fact sheets” are also remarkable for the facts TAFE education, indigenous education and welfare and which they omit. on research and development of clean, green energy. A good starting point might have been to release What an appalling record! Yet they claim to have the the actual analysis of the effects on the Norfolk Island answers in “fixing” the Norfolk Island economy. community and economy of the imposition of a vast Norfolk Islanders should also pay heed to the sting range of new taxes - not just income tax, but company in the tail in the “fact sheets” in relation to welfare tax, fuel excise, Medicare levies, capital gains tax and benefits indicated by: “To qualify for an income support fringe benefits tax, to mention just a few. payment a person must be an Australian resident and Then there is the bizarre contention that welfare meet the payment specific eligibility requirements. payments will lead to some sort of economic boom in Income test and, in some cases, assets tests apply and NI. They state that: are considered the fairest way to ensure that funds are Overall, the Norfolk Island community would directed to those in the community who need help the receive far more in social security benefits than it most. Having worked and paid tax in Australia does not would pay in taxes. The extension of these systems automatically entitle a person to receive a social security is estimated to improve gross territory product on payment or benefit.” Norfolk Island in year one by around 14% and increase The community will remember the manner in which household consumption by around 38%. This means the Commonwealth intervened to overnight strip from Norfolk Island households would have more money to many long-term residents their rights to vote – even spend, boosting local business and employment. in elections for their own Legislative Assembly. A In other words, they are arguing the exact opposite large number of community members who had lived of Commonwealth policies for the rest of the nation. lawfully and continuously in Norfolk Island for many The Abbott Government has consistently argued years or even their whole lives – including a serving that the only way to economic sustainability is not Legislative Assembly Minister - were prevented from through welfare, but through private sector investment voting because they were not “Australian residents.” and employment. The Treasurer has often said that Presumably they would suffer the same fate in relation governments do not create wealth or jobs, only the to welfare, Medicare and PBS benefits. Then there is the private sector can do that. Their harsh budget measures assets test: how many community members will miss have been specifically designed to shift income and out because of their “assets” of family heritage lands wealth away from the poor and disadvantaged to which in reality cannot be sold and do not produce an benefit their wealthy mates, such as mining and high- income? polluting power companies and big donors to their (continued overleaf) election campaigns.

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Letters to the Editor - continued And then we have to face the reality - everything is Then there are the key areas omitted from the taken and lost forever. bureaucrats’ “fact sheets”. For a start, there is no analysis Yours etc. of the impact on small business of the wide range of new As Usual taxes they will have to pay if they are to benefit from an unlikely welfare-induced business boom. Leaving aside income tax, how will small business survive and prosper POSITION VACANT under the weight of company tax, fuel excise, fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax and the added burden of Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel (NBN 280015496) reporting and compliance costs? Perhaps McDonalds or requires the skills of a great Housekeeper and Food the multinationals might come to town, but it is hard and Beverage team member. This is a varied role to see existing small businesses gaining from these concentrating on Housekeeping in the morning and, excessive burdens. when required, restaurant work in the afternoon/ Where are the “facts” about the costs of the forced evening. This is a full time position. The person sale of community-owned business enterprises and their must be multi-skilled, flexible, fit and strong plus replacement by private owners. NIG is to be required to have good experience in both fields for a number divest itself of GBEs at knock-down prices in pursuit of of years in a busy hotel environment. Please email competitive markets for essential community services. [email protected] or phone Kerri-Ann on This flies in the face of consistent World Bank advice 24400. that this is a policy headed for disaster in small states, especially those in the Pacific similar to Norfolk. The market is simply too small to allow for economies of scale or efficiencies through competition in supply of fuel, gas, telecommunications, water, postal services, INVITATION TO airports, roads, harbours and even alcohol imports. Forced fire sales of GBEs will rob the community of the asset bases it has built up in these areas, and DISPOSE OF EXPIRED deprive NIG of much-needed revenue for public works. Perhaps worse, experience on the mainland has DISTRESS FLARES shown that privatisations of such services pose two major risks – huge increases in charges for usage and infrastructure maintenance and threats for continuity of supply. Suppose a private electricity supplier in Norfolk is not making a profit – why would they not just shut down and walk away? It’s happened before with airline services, leaving NIG to pick up the aftermath, so why not with power or postal services? A few real facts from the Commonwealth in these areas might help, in the Do you have unlikely event that they actually intend to consult the Norfolk community in good faith. expired or What the “fact sheets” fiasco shows, once again, is that distant faceless bureaucrats in Canberra have little unwanted maritime grasp on the real situation in Norfolk Island. But now the Minister and Administrator are planning to give distress flares? them full remote control over the running of the Island! All flares can be handed in to the Norfolk Island It seems they have learned nothing from the disastrous Fire Service between Friday and Tuesday each failures of democracy and service delivery in the Indian week ending Tuesday, 20 January 2015. Ocean Territories. After the collection period, a practical There is a much better way – genuine good faith consultation with the Norfolk community based on demonstration will be held in a controlled the establishment of a long-term fiscal agreement environment on how to discharge a flare. This will under which the federal government underwrites the be followed by a ‘flare off’ in which all remaining budget of a freely elected democratic Norfolk Island flares will be discharged over Emily Bay. Government. When: From 5pm – Thursday, 22 January Yours sincerely 2015 Peter Maywald Where: Norfolk Island Outriggers Club presentation night – Emily Bay For further information, please contact the Dear Sir, We are being promised streets of gold! Norfolk Island Fire Service on 22049 or the Norfolk We’ve heard it all before. Island Police Force on 22222. This initiative is We’re so gullible we believe in all the promises. supported by the Norfolk Island Fishing Club. Watawieh yorlyi & a big welcome to all our visitors, Summer Dinner Famil visits Menu APPETIZERS ~ GARLIC BREAD $5.00 ~ BRUSCHETTA with local fresh tomatoes, balsamic, olive oil & basil $8.00 ~ SWEET CORN & CHICKEN SOUP with egg noodles $8.00 ~ TOASTED TURKEY, CRANBERRY AND GOUDA CIABATTA $12.00 ~ MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES with feta & pickled vegetables $12.00 ~ TUNA NICOISE SALAD with olives, anchovies Our photo shows (L to R) Dianora, (Di’s friend) Di and soft poached egg $14.00 Moynihan who is the Product Manager with NRMA ~ DUCK & PLUM SPRING ROLLS with hoisin & rice travel in Sydney, and Angela Surine a freelance travel wine sauce $14.00 writer for the Daily Telegraph newspaper. The three ladies were on the island for travel and media famils MAINS which included the Food festival’s Galloping Gourmet ~ LOCAL PORK SCHNITZEL pepper, apple & raisin evening. Angela’s first story has already been printed, sauce $25.00 (link is on our FB page) all about her reunion with local ~ BEER BATTERED FRESH LOCAL TRUMPETER Troy Hamilton-Irvine, whom she met over 30 years ago with tartare sauce $25.00 on a family holiday! Thank you to Troy & Kelly for ~ GRILLED FRESH LOCAL KINGFISH served with hosting Angela at the A-frame Mokutu chalets. Angela roast garlic & lime aioli $25.00 will also contribute to the Best Weekend section which ~ HARISSA LAMB SKEWERS with cucumber appears each Saturday + online coverage. yoghurt dressing $25.00 Di Moynihan has been in the travel industry for ~ CHARGRILLED CHICKEN MARYLAND with over 20 years and has sold the Norfolk product in mango and lime sauce $25.00 the past; great to have Di visit again to update on accommodation, tours and activities. Di will put ~ BEEF SCOTCH FILLET 180gm with mushroom, peppercorn or red wine sauce $25.00 together suggested itineraries for both group and FIT travel. Overall comments were positive about the food DESSERTS choices, new activities now available and the standard ~ PEPERMINT PANNA COTTA with chocolate and range of accommodation. Thank you to Whitewood sauce & cashew praline $8.00 Sea cottage for the accommodation. ~ RICH CHOCOLATE AND ESPRESSO CAKE with Anji Bignell is ice cream and berries $8.00 a freelance travel ~ HOUSE MADE PAVALOVA with white chocolate & food writer sauce and berries $8.00 and blogger, who ~ MANGO & GALLIANO TART with whipped cream visited for the & passionfruit sauce $8.00 Taste Norfolk food ~ APRICOT & ALMOND PUDDING with warm festival week. Anji custard & Ice cream $8.00 will contribute to the Nourish magazine and also Reservations Recommended Luxury Travel, Nature and Health La Pérouse Restaurant magazine. She will at the be writing about PARADISEPARADISE HOTEL & RESORTRESORT food, community spirit, rejuvenation P: 22177 (continued overleaf) Opp. Cyclorama

Tourism News - continued Updates and new young generation of Norfolk Islanders - Radar Across the Pacific series with Te Radar making new businesses. Thank you to Ariane and commences this Sunday on TV One (NZ) the Brad at Forrester Court cliff top cottages for hosting Norfolk Island episode is scheduled to screen on Anji, & the Food festival committee. Thank you to the Sunday 14 December. tourism operators who continue to generously provide - We have now received a DVD copy of the Fishing activities and tours for these famil visits. Photo shows Australia ep. with Rob Paxevanos, contact Tania if Anji comparing tattoos with Gordi. you would like to view. - We have been advised that the COAST show with presenter Neil Oliver is scheduled to screen mid February 2015, we will provide updates. - Update from travel writer Tatyana Leonov who has submitted her stories to the Outback magazine + S.M.H Sunday life supplement, both to be published early 2015. Tania @ T.B www.norfolkisland.com.au

Marine/soft adventure Film shoot We welcome back Dave Abbott from Liquid Action film co. N.Z, Dave has visited twice before filming for NZ fishing presenter Graeme Sinclair and Matt Watson ITM fishing show. The purpose of his 3rd visit was to shoot marine & soft adventure footage for NI Tourism, which will be used for online marketing purposes. Thank you to Whispering Pines cottages for Dave’s accommodation: & to Darren at Advance fishing & kayaking, Gilbert & Troy Jackson, David WANTED TO BORROW for the Phillip island trek, Karlene for the snorkeling and to Steve for arranging the diving. Dave was able to extend his visit for a family break and it was nice to Quilts or Patchwork Treasures have met Melissa, Ben and Mia. Photo shows Dave, Karlene and the snorkeling models! For our second Advertising and media coverage - Media personality Tracey Spicer online, Norfolk in her “Top 5 places to visit” QUILT AIRING - Also online in her list of “Last minute family holiday options” with a deal at Tintoela. This is a fundraiser for The Sunshine Club - Inside History magazine, a holiday competition to attend the HMS Sirius anniversary in March 2015. Monday 15th – Friday 19th December By sharing a photo of their ancestors, readers have ------the chance to be a winner and to have their photo Proudly presented by on the magazine cover. “The Chicks on the Block” - Out and About with Kids magazine – advertorial in Dec/Jan issue. and - Sales & Tactical advertising – Sydney & Brisbane “The Sunshine Club” weekend papers. ------Press release “Rejuvenate body & mind on pristine If you have a quilt or two you would love to ‘air’ Norfolk Island” please bring them to - Herald Sun – “Reuniting with childhood playmate” ‘Reflections of Norfolk Island’

Angela Surine. before - Luxury Travel magazine – advertorial + holiday th Saturday 13 December. deal. ------NZ farmer newspaper – fortnightly issue’s The Quilt Airing will be held in the shop next to advertising Norfolk events. ‘The Chinese Emporium’

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WONDERFUL SELECTION OF The Village WELL PRICED PH: 22615 CHRISTMAS GIFTS however he was a good teacher and hard working, and was eventually accepted by the islanders. Today we especially remember him for his role in starting an agricultural competition that became part of our annual Agricultural and Horticultural Show. The “Supplementary Instructions to Mr Rossiter” is This Week at Norfolk Island Museum an interesting document. It is undated and initialed JY at the bottom of each page, no doubt being Sir John Young who became Governor after Sir William Denison in 1861. It is likely that this document was drawn up in the mid 1860s. It begins with the statements: “The Instructions given by Sir William Denison are to remain in force with the trifling exception hereafter mentioned which is adopted at the insistence of the several parties concerned but I think it necessary to add in order to avoid any ambiguity as a misapprehension that the phrase ‘Government property’ signifies property belonging to the Crown...The cattle, sheep, horses, houses, tools etc. etc. in trusted to the Storekeepers care must therefore be considered as the property of the Crown..” Young outlines that monies accrued from fines will remain in the hands of the Chief Magistrate and be expended in the repair of the piers and bridges. He then goes on to answer specific questions that Rossiter had put to him. The first query asks if the Thomas Rossiter Donation repair of Government House, the Church, School The museum received a generous donation this House, Shearing Shed and the Cemetery should be week from Peter Rossiter, great-grandson of Thomas from the Public Funds. Young confirms that they are, Rossiter. In 1859 Thomas was the first ‘outsider’ which includes the buildings and fences, and that to be appointed on Norfolk Island by Governor Rossieter will be responsible for having the work done Denison when he took up the position of government economically and well. “The Chief Magistrate may Storekeeper and school teacher. There are a number of (continued overleaf) descendants of Thomas and his wife Charlotte Bissox on Norfolk Island today as two of their sons married NORFOLK ISLAND MUSEUMS two of Isaac Robinson and Hannah Quintal’s daughters. Kingston There are also today descendants of Thomas’s sister Jane on Norfolk, who came here with him and married ����������������������������� Franklin Bates. Peter was born on Norfolk and spent most of his school years here until moving away soon after the War with his family. He and wife Nancy now live in Ballina and have regularly visited the island over the years. A number of years ago they donated the surveyors chain used to mark out much of Norfolk Island and especially the Mission land; and a steelguard used by Isaac Museum pass includes: Robinson to weigh things such as bags of wheat etc. • Multiple entry to three Museum venues Peter’s donation this week includes important original • Two Tag-A-Long tours

documents including Land Grants, Supplementary ��������������� �������� $25.00 adult pass ������ Instructions to Thomas’ role; and the 1871 certificate ����� school age children free ������������ appointing him as Registrar of Norfolk Island, issued ������������������������������� by Samuel Richard Earl of Belmore Governor and Commander of Norfolk Island. THE TRIAL OF THE FIFTEEN Thomas’s job would have been a difficult one. A courtroom drama that puts fifteen of Not only did he initially conspicuously reside in Norfolk’s characters on trial revealing our Government House, but he was paid substantially colourful and sometimes turbulent past. above anyone else on the island. He had to displace George Hunn Nobbs as schoolteacher and undertake $25.00 adult ticket duties as custodian of property. Denison required him to $12.50 for children under 12 implement a “marked and precise line of demarcation Every Monday and Wednesday 4.45pm between public and private property”, which included Tickets available at animals as well as structures. There were many actions the R.E.O. Café & Bookshop or the Tourist Bureau that he had to take that would have been unpopular, Phone: 23788 email: [email protected] This Week at Norfolk Island Museum - continued Rossiter’s powers as invested from the Governor select the workmen in the first instance, but he may as spelt out here indicate the authority he would have not select any whom Mr Rossiter objects, or whom he had over many aspects of life on the island. This is an thinks unlikely to work diligently or efficiently”. import historical document in itself, and together with In answer to the next question it is also confirmed other documents, letters, Land Grants, sale and lease that the roads and drains should be kept in repair at the of land documents, make for an important addition to community’s cost and royalties charged on the sale of our collection. Thanks to earlier donations by Peter and sawn timber in the former crankmill will be put to the also from Jill McDowell of a large number of items upkeep of the piers and bridges. owned by one of Thomas’ daughters Ethel Rossiter An interesting question asked of the Governor is (nee Robinson), our museum is fortunate in having a for approval of a proposition put forward by the Chief large collection of Rossiter artefacts and stories. Magistrate for the “consideration of the people by Our sincere thanks to Peter for donating this further Bishop Patterson respecting a Melanesian College or material. school..”. The answer comes back “I am not in favour of it – any such proposition should first be submitted to the Governor before it is proposed to the people. The Chief Magistrate should not submit any proposition of so great importance to the formal vote of the people without previous communication with the Governor, and receiving his sanction to that effect”.

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SURVEY FEEDBACK – we had an excellent response to our survey in May and were very pleased to Annual Report 2014 find out that we were on track to meeting the needs of ACTIVITIES - During our first year of operation, members. We take notice of community feedback and the following groups and classes were organised: use it to improve and enhance the quality of the classes Semester One – Computers, Ipads and Tablets, and groups. We will repeat the survey in 2015. Growing Your Own Veges and Raku and Pit Pot NETWORKING- It is vital that our U3A actively Pottery. maintains links with U3A groups in Australia and Semester Two – Computers, Health and Wellbeing New Zealand. Having these links means that our and Armchair Travelling. U3A stays healthy and relevant, as there will be an ATTENDANCE – we estimate that three quarters exhange of information between “us and them”, of our members attended one or more classes during which will support new social contacts and new the year. learning opportunities for all of us. For example, this MEMBERSHIP - We have ended our first year with could mean that a U3A NI member who is visiting the a very healthy membership base, to date, 68 members. mainland, can join up with the activities of a local U3A All members will need to renew membership from group, and vice versa for U3A visitors to the island. I January 1st, 2015 in order to attend ongoing classes attended the U3A NSW Network Regional Conference and groups. in Gosford in September and delivered a presentation PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION – We are very on U3A NI. I was overwhelmed with good wishes and grateful for the support we get from Radio Norfolk, the lots of interest was expressed from U3A groups and Norfolk Islander and Norfolk On Line. Thanks Louci, (continued overleaf) Jo and Jonno and Alison. We also thank Pam Nobbs for U3A stall space at the Norfolk Mall. You will see us there again next year. COMMUNITY SUPPORT – We are very grateful to be able to use the Computer and Art Rooms at the school for some of our classes, and space at DCA 9, the Norfolk Island Community Centre, for other classes and meetings. Thanks Principal Michelle Nicholson, other school staff, the Norfolk Island Administration, QUILT AIRING and Steve Ryyves and the Cottage Pottery for use of materials and the kiln. th th COURSE FACILITATORS – where would we be Monday 15 – Friday 19 December without these amazing U3A members and supporters! ------Glen Christian, Pat Buffett, Wally Beadman, Sean Proudly presented by Nicholson, Dale Howe, Lou Donald, Fenella Evans “The Chicks on the Block” and Tony Allen who all contributed their time, energy and and efforts to share their knowledge with us, help us to “The Sunshine Club” gain new skills and learn some new information about ------a topic of interest. Come and see the beautiful quilts… THE U3A EXPERIENCE The exchange of skills - Community quilts and knowledge lies at the very heart of the U3A and model which is to provide the opportunity to continue - Privately owned quilts to learn about topics of personal interest, to develop ------new skills, and to share expertise and experience with Gold coin entry to raise funds for ‘The Sunshine Club’ others willing to learn from each other in a friendly, ------supportive, social environment. U3A keeps your mind If you have a quilt or two you would love to ‘air’ alive! Members learn and teach for the sheer joy of it please bring them to ‘Reflections of Norfolk Island’ - talking, creating, listening, researching, reading and before Saturday 13th December. just living; it adds up to a vast reservoir of knowledge, ------talents and skills, all waiting to be shared with others who wish to learn...‘a community of scholars’ coming The Quilt Airing will be held in the shop next to together to learn from each other. The principles of ‘The Chinese Emporium’ self-help and mutual support are the very cornerstones U3A - continued Club L individual members wishing to visit the island. This CLUB L will have their Christmas function at South has led us in to a very exciting opportunity to work on Pacific Hotel Thursday 11th December at 6.30 PM a venture with the Norfolk Island Travel Centre that All ladies very welcome, should you not have paid will mean U3A groups will be travelling to the island your $15.00 and still intend to join us pop into Lynne to participate in some of our cultural and historical ASAP. activities, like Foundation Day and Bounty Day, in Ladies you are invited to wear your Chrissey 2015. While they are here, they will mix with local clothes, baubles and bangles !!! U3A-ers and attend some of our classes and groups. See you all Thursday. Fenella Whenever possible, they will be providing a guest MENU AS FOLLOWS - speaker to do a presentation for U3A NI members. We have already lined up two guest speakers for March MAIN and June next year. This venture will also provide PANFRIED LOCAL TRUMPTER on Potato Mash, some ongoing funds for U3ANI which we can use to Wilted Asian Green, Lemon Capper Butter support future networking opportunities both here and SLOW BRAISE LAMB SHANK Served with Silky on the mainland. Mash, Local Vegetables & Red Wine Jus OUR FUTURE – Our future looks bright and we DESSERT will soon embark on planning classes and groups for PARFAIT MANGO JELLY Served with Ice Cream 2015. We need your help to decide what courses, or COCONUT & PASSIONFRUIT TART groups and classes we are going to provide for served with Ice Cream Semesters One and Two next year. Think about what Enjoy ! life experiences, knowledge, skills and tenacity you have had being a teacher, mentor, worker, traveller, student, parent, grandparent, carer, friend – this NOTICE material is the lifeblood of U3A! We can help you turn your experience into a presentation which will interest SWEET PEA CAKERY - We specialise in your fellow U3A members. bespoke cupcakes and cakes, as well as other baked BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS– We have goods. You can find us at the Sunday Market for some problems with members making bookings for all your scrummy treats, or get in touch to place an classes but failing to attend, mostly without contacting order. Christmas themed cupcakes available this the class faciliatator. In some cases, despite bookings, Sunday! Call Natalie on 51476, find us online at no one at all has turned up for a scheduled class! As facebook.com/SweetPeaCakeryNI, or send e-mails to you can imagine, this is very disheartening for a course [email protected]. We look forward to facilitator, who after all, is a fellow volunteer U3a seeing you! member, and it makes it very difficult to co-ordinate and organise the classes with confidence. It is important POSITION VACANT to book into a class so that the class facilitator can prepare properly. It is equally important to let the Looking for some Summer work. we are looking class facilitator know if you cannot attend. The U3A for an ALL-ROUNDER to join The Olive Cafe (NBN is a “self help” model rests entirely on goodwill and 280036286) team. For 2-4 shifts per week, you must respect between members to be successful. be able to clear tables, do dishes and deliver our food U3A NI MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE – I and coffee... and especially be willing to work part of end this first Annual Report with thanks to my fellow the weekend. members of the Management Committee who have Sound like you give Nomes a call on 56010 or worked tirelessly to help roll out our own unique 24406. model of U3A in 2014 – Vicky Jack, Miles Howe, Anne Signal, Fenella Evans, Jenny Jones, Bonnie Care Norfolk Inc. has a vacancy for a CARE Quintal and Sean Nicolson. They really have done as SUPPORT WORKER. This is a part-time position magnificent job. Sadly. Our Treasurer Anne Signal has working in the community setting. Applicants are had to resign due to ill health. We wish her all the best required to have a St John First Aid certificate or be for a return back to the island, and U3A NI as soon as willing to achieve this on successful employment. possible. We also thank outgoing committee member Experience in Aged Care/nursing or equivalent preferred Sean Nicholson for his support during our first year. or a willingness to undertake training opportunities in Aside from other commitments, we all spent quite the future. Enquiries and job descriptions phone Liat a bit of time off the island during the year, and it did Baddock on 52696 or [email protected] make things a bit tricky at times, especially regarding keys, access to venues, cheque books and ....well, all the little things that keep all the balls in the air. If N.I. Pest Control we have dropped any of them during the year, I take For all your pest control needs responsibility for that, and assure you that we will do Domestic and Commercial Services better next year! Barbara Kelly, President, U3A Norfolk Island. CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 What’s on at

ONThe SATURDAY, 6 DECEMBER TheatreON SUNDAY, 14 DECEMBER As It Is In Heaven A wonderfully engaging and enthralling movie set in a village in the far north of Sweden. Not to be missed!

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Begin Again, And So It Goes, Billy Elliot: The Musical, Guardians of the Galaxy and many more.

DVDs ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AT WORLD TRADERS By popular demand Maleficent ON WEDNESDAYS AT 4.45PM Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning In a new twist to the fairytale, the wicked Maleficent The historical play places a curse on the king’s newborn daughter but, as The Trial of the Fifteen Princess Aurora grows, she finds herself becoming Presented by the Norfolk Island Museums. more fond of the girl. As the conflict between their two Bookings are essential and should be made at kingdoms intensifies Maleficent realises that Aurora the Visitors Information Centre may hold the key to peace in the land. Rated M

ON SUNDAY, 7 DECEMBER The Holiday A romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black Iris lives in a cosy English cottage, Amanda lives in MOVIE TIMES a swanky Hollywood estate. Both have bad luck with men. In desperate need of an escape, they meet online Maleficent (M) 1hr 33mins and impulsively agree to swap homes. Both finds Saturday, 6 December 7.30 pm the last thing they expected – a new romance – and discover that a change of address really can change The Holiday (M) 2hrs 5mins your life. Rated M Sunday, 7 December 5.30 pm ON FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER The Perks of Being a Wallflower (M) The Perks of Being a Wallflower Friday, 12 December 7.30 pm Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (M) Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen Chbosky. Three young teenagers are all outcasts of some Saturday, 13 December 7.30 pm kind who are trying to navigate the soaring highs and As it is in Heaven (M) perilous lows of adolescence. This raw and honest film captures the agony and ecstasy of growing up Sunday, 14 December 5.30 pm and celebrates the friendships that inspire us to feel infinite. Rated M Adults $14 - Children (under 15) $7 Comfy armchairs - snack and licensed bar ON SATURDAY, 13 DECEMBER The Ferny Lane Theatre Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Cnr Grassy Road - opposite the Hospital A romantic comedy starring Ewan McGregor, Emily Enquiries 23437, 22115 (World Traders) or 50158 Blunt, Kristin Scott-Thomas Rated M Andrew London brings a special vibe and group to the Norfolk Island ‘Jazz’ festival It’s been an incredible week on Norfolk Island with visiting Jazz performers including the top notch Andrew London Trio from New Zealand! Norfolk Island Travel Centre welcomed Andrew and his tour group to the island last Sunday. their Emily Bay song for the Emily Bay beachside The group have enjoyed their stay at Mokutu concert on Wednesday. It’s been an amazing week, big immensely, kicking it all off with an exclusive thanks to the Andrew London Trio for the awesome welcome BBQ at Mokutu with Andrew, good food, vibe they’ve brought to the Norfolk Island Jazz wine and taking in that sublime view from Sublime Festival. Lounge Café. We wish Andrew, his family and the group a great After taking an orientation tour to get their bearings trip home tomorrow. Enjoy your last day and we hope on an informative half day tour, the group filled their to see you all again next year. holiday with activities, R&R - and brilliant Jazz of course. The Andrew London Trio appropriately saved

entertainment from Three’s Crowded. Throughout the following days the group enjoyed the Jazz performances and touring our island paradise. Farewell today Val, Terry and all of your Bundaberg friends. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Valerie Brown Jazzes it up on Norfolk Island with Bundaberg Friends of Jazz Tour Group vo After having a fabulous Norfolk Island Jazz A ca experience last year, Jazz broadcaster Valerie Brown from Bundaberg Friends of Jazz went home and started aintin planning her return in 2014! Val did a wonderful job of P g promoting the Norfolk Jazz Festival and brought her first tour group in tow this year. It was a pleasure for ��������������������� �������������� Norfolk Island Travel Centre to welcome Val, husband ��������������� ����������������� Terry and Val’s group to the island last Saturday. �������� ������������� ��������� Bundaberg Friends of Jazz are staying at Channers ����� ������������� ����� on Norfolk and began the week with a delicious two course dinner at Pa Yea’s Restaurant including ����������������������������������������� then 1 every hour. Women can only have 1 standard drink, then 1 every hour. If you are going to one of the many Christmas parties, arrange for a non-drinker driver. Have a very Happy Christmas; the Police also would like a Happy Christmas. BQ St. John Ambulance, Australia Norfolk Island Division Division Notes On Tuesday 9th December the St. John members will be having a Christmas Party at 6.00pm at Emily Bay. Members, bring your own drinks. Pizzas provided Contact Louise or Delwyn 53533 First aid classes Will commence in the New Year. Listen to the radio, and watch the Paper, for commencement dates. Senior First Aid Next class is Friday 16th January, 9am start. Please contact Louise on 51181 or Delwyn on 53533 SMILE A lady is picking through the frozen chickens at Foodlands, but she could not find one big enough for her family, She asked a passing assistant. “Do these turkeys get any bigger”? The assistant replied, “I’m afraid not, they’re dead.” Congratulations to those pictured above who have passed the last First Aid Class - Hailey Evans, Yarm Menzies, Miriam Streulers. Is There Such A Thing As Safe Drink TENNIS COACHING Driving? Thanks to the NI Police, Matthew Lee for this info. Coaching There is no hard-and-fast rule. But the amount of Coordinator alcohol taken should never exceed 0.5%. Danny Nobbs A lot depends on the age, fitness of body and kidneys. Individual or Group To remain under the Body Alcohol Consumption Sessions BAC, allowable 0.5%, men can have 2 standard drinks, Ph 50524 or 22966 5052451999

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When confronted by a sudden accident or illness 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 casualities [if a multi person accident] • Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the hospital will have records of that person] • State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc. Telephone • Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, they may have other questions 22091 or 911 they would like to ask. WWI – Ashore at Last the British cruiser a rapid retreat was attempted. The Germans were unable to out run the Royal Navy and 6 to 12 December 1914 the ensuing battle resulted in 4 German cruisers being Virtually from the day of their arrival in Egypt in sunk, only the “Dresden” escaped. The Battle saw the December 1914 the Australian troops commenced virtual end of the German tactic of usinging “raiding serious and hard training for at least 8 hours per day fleets” such as the one destroyed off the Falkland except on Sunday. Limited after hours leave to Cairo Islands. was permitted. Training included a route march to the In Europe on 9 December on the “Eastern Front” the training area, activities all day and a march back to Battle of Warsaw continued with fighting around Miava camp at night. All activities were initially undertaken and Petrokov and the Serbians occupied Valyevo. In in “full kit with heavy pack” but this requirement Mesopotamia the Turks retreat from Kurnai. was reduced as the men regained fitness lost on the On 10 December in Egypt the last of the NZ troops trip over. In the desert adjacent to the Mena Camp a from the ANZ Convoy had arrived at the Zeitoun Camp large area was allocated to the 1st Division which was from ships which had finally completed unloading at divided into large training areas with one allocated to Alexandria. Training commenced for the Kiwis around each Brigade. The Divisional Light Horse, Artillery Zeitoun. Their officers aimed initially at hardening the and Engineers were allocated areas outside those troops and regain the condition they had lost at sea. given to the Brigade, however, the Ambulances were There was a gradual recovery. given areas nearer the camp. A plan was established By 11 December the 1 Australian Light Horse to provide in the first month of training for individual Regiment had settled into their routine at Maadi Camp units eg companies, squadrons etc followed by 10 days commencing at 6am with Reveille followed by 6.30 training as Battalions and Regiments then another 10 to 7.30 Stables, 8am Breakfast, 9.30 to 11.45 Parade, days as Brigades and finally, if the whole Division 11.45 to 12.30 Stables, 12.30 Dinner, 2 to 3.30pm was required to go to the front line then training as Parade, 3.30 to 4.30 Stables, 5pm Tea, 5.30 Retreat, a Division would commence. There was said to be a 9.30pm First Post, 10pm Last Post, 10.15 Lights Out. significant difference in the training undertaken to that ”Stables” was attending to their horses whilst “Parade” of the British who relied on what was described as the involved training sessions. Only 25% of troopers were “drill book method”. For the Australians training was allowed on leave at one time very intense. General Birdwood and his personal staff which he On 6th December 1914 in Europe German troops had selected in India to accompany him sailed from overrun Lodz in Poland and the Russians withdraw Bombay on 12th December bound for Cairo to take toward a line linking Bzura – Raka. In Serbia the up his position as OIC Australian and New Zealand Austrians retreated toward the border and the Germans troops. The New Zealand Mounted Regiments at bombarded Dunkirk. It was reported the Pope was their new home at Zeitoun had also settled into a attempting to organise a Christmas truce. His efforts regular regime involving spending 4 to 5 hours a day were not to succeed but an unofficial truce did occur in grooming, feeding and handling their horses. The in certain areas. Kiwi reveille was 5am then immediately tending their H W Taylor and B E V Dufty in 1 Australian horses (classified as “stables”) until 7am when they Infantry Battalion disembarked on the 7th December were allowed to wash, shave and have their breakfast at Alexandria. Despite the reduction in activity on the before parade at 8.30am which was immediately Western Front the Germans attempted to cross the Yser followed by Drill until 11am followed by Stables until near Pervyse in Belgium and with the arrival of the 12 midday. Then it was Dinner followed at 2pm when Sirhind Brigade from Egypt, the Indian Expeditionary the men were again called to Parade which continued Force was complete. To the east the second Battle of until 4pm. The men were then required to attend Stables Warsaw began with an attack by the Germans and the which lasted until 5.30pm. The men were also required Russians were on the attack in East Prussia. to perform Guard or Piquet duty every third or fourth 8 December saw H W Taylor and B E V Dufty in 1 night. Horses were fed 12Lbs (5.5Kg) of grain per day Battalion arrive at Mena Camp while C P Taylor and 2 and as much Tibbins as they could eat. Tibbins was Battalion disembarked from the “Suffolk” at Alexandria. straw cut into lengths from half an inch (12cms) long 2 Battalion proceeded by train to Cairo and then by upward. Some green feed was also available. It was tram to camp at Mena. Action on the western front in cut from what was described as a shallow rooted plant, Europe saw the Germans involved in the long distance “a bit like Lucerne”, which suggests it was a legume bombardment of Fumes and the Battle of Rudnik and it could take regular cutting although it was said Ridge south of Belgrave was grinding to an end. In to “require a lot of water”. The greenfeed was called the Atlantic the Battle of Falkland Islands commenced ‘Berseem’. It was interesting that the Kiwis initiated a with the main combatants 5 German Cruisers and 6 rule that men were prohibited from drinking from their British Cruisers. Following the Battle of Coronel, water bottles until midday. The aim was obviously to a major disaster for the British on 1 November, the toughen them up and it was also to stop them draining British Navy had dispatched a large force to seek the their water bottles early in the day. The desert was German Cruiser squadron responsible. On 8 December something new to both horse and rider. There was no the British were coaling at Port Stanley Falkland comment on their horses also smelling the water. Islands when the German cruiser squadron suddenly appeared. The Germans intended destroying the British radio station and coaling facility and when they saw NORFOLK ISLAND Healthcare Levy Act 1990 Healthcare and Medical Evacuation Levy

Healthcare Members are advised that the 1 December 2014 Healthcare Invoice will be for the following amounts:

$220.00 — Healthcare Levy $ 80.00 — Medical Evacuation Levy

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice for someone off the island?

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice and wish to apply for an exemption on the basis of having received an income of less than $6,500.00 or less for a single person or less than $13,000.00 for a married couple or bona fide de-facto couple, for the period of 6 months before the levy day?

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice but are shortly to depart Norfolk Island?

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If you have answered yes to any of the above please contact the Healthcare Manager, Healthcare Office, New Cascade Road (next to Telecom) on Tel: 24272.

If you wish to apply for an exemption from payment of the Healthcare and Medical Evacuation Levies on the basis of income you will need to provide all income details for the six months prior to the levy day (1 December 2014) with your application for exemption.

If you wish to apply for suspension from payment of the Healthcare and Medical Evacuation Levy you will need to provide written proof from your alternative Healthcare provider that your cover extends to medical costs on, and evacuation costs from, Norfolk Island.

Please note that application forms for exemption or suspension to pay the above levies are available from the Healthcare Office, New Cascade Road (next to Telecom) and applications must be made within 30 days of the levy day.

Healthcare Members are reminded that Healthcare Policy Guideline brochures are available from the Healthcare Office, New Cascade Road and the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Page from the Past Robert Southwell, the tallest sailor aboard, had a demanding role as Ralph Rackstraw and made an Saturday, 9th December 1972 excellent job of both with his singing and acting. Celebrations Committee - Some 40 people Darlene Buffett as Hebe we find has a most pleasing turned up to the meeting on Thursday night for the voice while Terence Grube as Captain Corcoran was a purpose of electing a committee to organise and perfect foil for Sir Joseph Porter. Stephen Maxwell as make arrangements for the celebrations to be held the Boatswain also has a good voice and never missed in October 1974 to commemorate the Bi-Centenary a beat. of the discovery of Norfolk Island by Captain James And it would not be right to miss mentioning the Cook RN. Sailors:- Garry Svendsen, Martin Lutge, Jimmy Councillor Wilf Randall was elected President and Tavener, Billy Nobbs, Lance Weslake, Malcolm Councillor Greg. Quintal Vice President; Secretary Douran, Mickey McCoy, Peter Evans, Laurie Quintal, is Celia Bigg and Assistant Secretary Merval Hoare; Ricky Quintal, Byron Adams and Michael Sanders Treasurer is Bernie Bailey. Members of the committee - and the Sisters, Cousins, Aunts:- Joy Nobbs, Coral - Ken Salt, Mac Adams, Gary Robertson, Kathy Hillier, Elizabeth Alston, Nancy Menzies, Margaret LeCren, David Buffett, Borrie Evans, Pam Hattersley, Christian, Sue Lawson, Debbie Barker, Jayne Lillico, Fay Bataille, Phil Page, Bill Blucher, Herbie Nobbs, Karen Tipple, Marie Hillier, Glyn Christian, Anne Edie Randall, Kik Quintal, June and John Ryves, Freshwater and Helen Schmitz - all beautifully Eileen Richards, Joy Quintal, Archie Bigg, Bruce costumed. Mackenzie and the Headmaster of the time. Our thanks to Jan Hazard for all the hard work she One of the suggestions that came from the meeting did in directing this fantastic performance - and to was the development of the land next to Rawson Ann Swift whose non-stop just on 2-1/2 hours piano Hall to be officially opened on the Day of Discovery accompaniment for the solos and choruses - to Scotty (10th October) and to be called the Captain Cook Bi- Neagle for his artistic back drops - Bruce Mackenzie Centenary Park. for the lighting - and all who did their bit to make it Fire in Fish Factory - At about 1.00 a.m. last such a wonderful evening. Saturday morning, the fishing factory at Cascades was Financial Returns 1971/1972 - In accordance severely damaged by fire. It was announced at last with section 6 (5) (b) of the Public Moneys Ordinance Tuesday night’s Council meeting, that Mr. Roy Davis, 1964-1967 the following summary of the balances and owner of the premises had planned to re-activate the transactions of the Public Account is published factory in the near future. The damage caused, of Summary of the Public Account - 30th June 1972 course, has been a great set-back to his plans. - Revenue - Commonwealth Grant $66,000; Customs Lions Youth Exchange - At the Lions Dinner Duty $158, 466; Crown Lease $3,342; Conveyance meeting on 28th November, four Norfolk Island Fees $4,101; Profit on Liquor $81,580; Public Works school pupils were judged on their 5 minute speeches $7,004; Motor Registration and Licences $21,002; Court as to who would be the Youth Exchange student for Fees and Fines $1,057; Company Registration Fees the year. $88,643; Fees: Agricultural, Pasturage, Registration The names and subjects chosen were - Lynne of Dogs $1,048; Miscellaneous $10,744; Sale of McCowan “The Generation Gap”; Terence Grube Stamps $226,076; Post Office miscellaneous $1,616; “Friendship”; David McCoy “Man versus Birds”; Telephone Rental and Installation Charges $8,899; Wayne Richards “Scientists’ Search for Knowledge”. Timber Royalty $1,637; Sale of Vehicles $1,710; Sale After deliberation, the three adjudicators chose of Stores $1,556; Revenue Electricity Undertaking Wayne Richards and Wayne will now be visiting the $18,155; Rental Administration Residences $4,774; Collingwood Lions Club in Victoria, leaving here on Hire of Equipment $697; Sale of Forest Produce 27th December. $6,558; Tanalith Plant Charges $3,642; Liquor Licence H.M.S. Pinafore - A terrific show! What a treat! Fees $2.025; Revenue from Lighterage Undertaking What an experience! To see and enjoy the polished $2,025; Interest on Investments $1,260; Appropriation and well rehearsed acting of the Secondary School Former Years $23,413. Total $748,923. pupils under the direction of teacher Jan Hazard last Expenditure - Administration $135,901; Wednesday evening. There is no doubt about it that we Government House $6,481; Police, Courts and have lots of talent among the pupils. Prisons $20,433; Norfolk Island Council $2,730; As for the leading characters - it is for certain that Printing and Incidentals $17,229; Education $43,575; we have a budding opera singer in Carolyn (George) Health $62,757; Forestry and Agriculture $24,907; Douran who played the part of Josephine (in love with Tourist Bureau Subsidy $4,000; Special Subsistence Ralph Rackstraw (Robert Southwell) and unwilling Allowances $16,024; Maintenance of Buildings etc. to marry the “Ruler of the Queen’s Navy”, Sir Joseph $175,769;Post Office $$74,913; Maintenance of Porter (Ricky Robertson). She has a particular Telephone Service $2,466; Capital Works - Buildings clear soprano voice. As for Ricky Robertson - his $30,744; Electricity Undertaking Extensions $24,855; characterisation of Sir Joseph Porter was superb - we Miscellaneous $95,309. Total $740,919. can see a career ahead for him as a character actor! Imports for the Year ended 30th June 1972 - From Ricky’s accent as the “Ruler of the Queen’s Navy” Australia -$1,778,501; From New Zealand - $596,624; was tremendous, his inflection on the word “Nav-eh” From Asia - $853,787; From Europe and other never ceased to amuse. Countries $676.694. Total $3,905,606. David Evans was a deadly “Dick Deadeye”; Lyn - Tom. McCowan a wistful and sweet “Little Buttercup”. Touch Footy Thursday, 11 December Draw 5.15pm Backhanders vs Petes Place – REF: Willies 5.15pm BP Travel vs Fuel Up – REF: Big Dogs MOVIE NIGHT AT GOV’S 6.00pm Willies vs Big Dogs – REF: Fuel Up Results from Thursday, 04 December: Fuel Up defeated Petes Place 8-3 Willies defeated Backhanders 10-3 Big Dogs defeated BP Travel 7-6 Ladder Big Dogs 12, Willies 12, Fuel Up 10, BP Travel 6, Petes Place 2, Backhanders 0. Reminder: $5 per game needs to be collected from all players that are filling in that don’t normally play every week. That aren’t on the team lists. This needs to be handed to either Bart, Aaron or Katie. Thank you. See you all next week.

Athletics News Today Saturday, December 6th, 2014 The Norfolk Island “Gift” This afternoon at 2.00 pm, the Norfolk Gift will be Every WEDNESDAY night we will run, consisting of a mix of events but with the aim be showing the spectacular movie of discovering Norfolk’s fastest runner based on age “The Bounty” and sex factoring. The “Gift” events will be the “blue in our theatre room behind reception. ribbon” Norfolk Island Gas Centre 100metres, the World Traders 400metres and the Athletics Norfolk Come on in and enjoy a pre-movie drink or Island Middlegate Mile with great cash and other snacks from 6.00pm – 7.00pm with the big prizes for each event. These three events are all age and sex factored which gives all competitors a fair screen starting at 7.00pm. chance of winning the event and taking off some of Surround sound, big screen, comfy the many prizes on offer. seats, drinks and snacks. The afternoon’s program will begin with the running PLUS AS AN ADDED BONUS of the 100metre heats at 2.00pm sharp then to the we offer question time with a 400metres around 2.30pm, the mile at 3.00pm and Bounty Descendant after the movie – finishing at approximately 3.30 pm with the running of the final of the Norfolk Island Gas Centre 100metres a truly fascinating experience! . Competitors in the 100metres are requested to be at Tickets only $10 ($5 for kids) the oval no later than 1.45pm to be checked in for their heats. Be there to catch all the action. Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins and Mel Entry to these events is free and always an exciting Gibson lead a stellar cast that includes Sir afternoon – so spend an hour or two with us either Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day Lewis and Liam as a spectator, or better still as a competitor with the Neeson in this action packed adventure chance to take away some of the very generous prizes bursting with sensational battles, raging on offer. Why not have a go? storms and an intensity as powerful as the For late entries please contact Geoff Gardner on 23050 or 51146. mighty sea itself! Please note this movie is rated PG and there is some nudity. Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel ph: 24400 Queen Elizabeth Avenue – plenty of parking or a short walk from most accommodation properties and we’d love to see some locals enjoying their story on the silver screen! Golf Report are 8.30am and 1pm. Players are asked to be present at Saturday 29th was our Annual Stopp Cup a 4 Ball least 15 minutes before tee off. Aggregate Stableford - Mixed - Choice of Partner Good Golfing Everyone. courtesy of sponsors Robyn & Bruce Lockhart, Pat & “ShortnSweet” Shane McCoy and Marie Bailey. Many thanks to them and they have confirmed that they will responsor next year! We couldn’t survive without the generosity of Cheryl Tennis Club Junior our sponsors so again thank you yorlye. Shootout. To the winners on the day. Unfortunately the Men Last Sunday saw the second of this year’s fabulous outnumber the Ladies so the sponsors split the prizes Junior Shootouts. These events are designed to give into two sections - Mixed and “Same Sex” (A bit like our junior players practice performing in tournament marriage choices in a grown up world) There were situations, and leads on to our NZ Tour in April 2015, heaps of prizes to go around so not many missed out. where 32 of our Island’s young tennis players will be The illustrious Country Rover prize went to the pairing involved in larger tournaments of a very high calibre. of Jon Russell and Chris Barker - welcome guys. In the The whole group are very busy training, coaching, Men 3rd place went to the young guns Reuben Bigg training and playing, in order to be playing as well as and Shano Evans 68 points. 2nd went to Tony Scicluna they can in time for the exciting trip. and Kevin Tippet with their 71 but clear Mens winners The event began at 9am, where 35 youngsters dived on the day was the cunningly paired Kevin Adams and boots and all into matches of singles and doubles. Lisle Snell with a whopping 79 points. Lisle made a It was great to see so many new players among our great winners speech with Kevin content to be arm group, reinforcing how easy and fun it is to join in candy for the day. Major apologies to Lisle Snell, our with tennis. Many really young ones, from 4 to 8, 2014 C Grade Mens Champion for omitting his name participated in a ‘mini-tennis’ event, which saw them in last weeks write up. Major brain snap on my part. volleying, smashing and rallying the day away. In the mixed pairings 3rd and 2nd went to the wire Many thanks are to be offered out to our wonderful with Steve and Renay Robertson combining well supporters of Junior Tennis: James and Linda at outside of the bedroom with their 74 points taking 3rd. ‘Speeds Meat’ provided an excellent lunch, and Snatching 2nd place with an admirable 75 points were Jindaporn Trakulski made so many yummy donuts and visitors Cassie and Jeff Black who were so impressed eclairs we filled up to the brim! Agnes at ‘Mini-Golf’, with the Island that they have already signed up for Katrina at ‘Big Suff’ and ‘Sweeties’ were as usual very next years Govs Cup - see you soon. Streaking home generous in their support of our kids. Also a big thanks to 1st place were Les Steven and Liat Baddock with to Greenways Press, who as always support our Junior their fantastic 79 points. Les was a subtle foil to Liats Tennis without question. Thanks to all these people. barnstorming 42 points and congratulations to you two We would also like to say a huge thank you to - Our Stopp Cup Winners for 2014! George Douran and Troy and Shari at Sublime, We still had prizes to burn so two cards were drawn who also supported our program recently. We truly at random with 4 lucky players picking up prizes. appreciate your support and generosity. Things started getting fuzzy at this time and their Event winners were: names escape me but well done. N.T.Ps Pro-Pin 4th • Mini-tennis- Zoe Cribb Mike Williams All in 9th/18th Jeff Black Ladies 6th/ • U/11 Boys Singles- Jonny Sheridan 15th Belinda Grube Mens 2nd/10th Peter Falk. Well • U/11 Girls Singles- Ruby Ciantar done all winners on the day and see you next year for • Mixed U/11- Jonny and Tamara The Stopp Cup. • 11+ Boys- Jude Kelly Putt off not struck jackpots to a massive $20. We • 11+ Boys Doubles- Jude K & Croyden welcomed many visitors on the day as well as Rose • Open Boys- Sam Evans family joining us and Teanu Anderson back • Open Girls- Grace Kelly home for a short time. Hope yorlye enjoyed the day. • Open Boys Doubles- Arki & Sam From all at the N.I Golf Club we would like to • Open Girls Doubles - Sophie & Ella congratulate Luke Hunter and Cindy McCoy who will Great work everyone. Another shootout will be held be tying the knot today possibly around the 5th tee late in the Christmas holidays. at 2pm or if too windy behind the 1st green. Golfers please proceed with care around the bridal party and yee ha you two! Birthdays- Reece Walden - John Hughes and Graeme Struthers. Wot a team! Todays golf is the Monthly Medal- Medal of Medals & Lisner Trophy Play-Off Stroke. This years line up ISLAND VET SURGERY looks like a whos who of golf with Shano Evans (3 Middlegate medals) Manu Naiteiti (2 medals) Liam Murphy (2 medals) Dave Magri, Barry Hyatt and Jason Quintal Telephone: 50838 or 23838 all 1 medal apiece. So its all happening down at the N.I. Golf Club this weekend. Visitors with an official Ph: 50VET handicap are most welcome to join in. Tee off times

Norfolk Island Travel Centre Pistol Championships 2014

The Norfolk Island Pistol Association is holding its 12th International Pistol Event commencing on Saturday 6th December with a welcoming function at our Range at Anson Bay at 5.30pm.

We would like to express our sincerest thanks to the generous people listed below who are always willing to assist the sporting clubs.

MAJOR SPONSOR Norfolk Island Travel Centre

Cascade Motors Norfolk Island Building Supplies Aloha Apartments Central Service Station Signed and Framed Borry’s KC Industries Governor’s Lodge Fletcher Christian Apartments The Gas Centre Foodland Supermarket Butcher in the Mall Leagues Club Bistro Pa Yea’s The Olive Rumours Paw Paws Pumpshed Golden Orb Cottage Pottery

We welcome our overseas competitors and hope everyone enjoys the week of shooting, socialising and sightseeing. Good shooting one and all. Bowls News Welciome to Bruce and Laddie from Airlie Beach Geoff Robinson from Sydney Saturday Bowls Well done to Ryan Dixon and Petal Jones Open singles Steve Matthews def Peter Walkinshaw representing Norfolk in Champion of Champions held in two sets Brent Pauling def Jeff Pledger in two sets. in Christchurch, Ryan won six games and lost five Social. Kate Smith and Liz Walkinshaw def Derek Petal won four games and lost four and Moochie 18-17. Hary and Mick W def Mitch and Dave Smith 20-9. Whats Happening 75th Year celebration and Club Christmas Party Sunday Bowls. 21st December. Up and coming events champion of champion playoffs major singles and any men interested in playing in quadrangular, ladies playing against Lord Howe. There will be notices on board [in foyer] next week. Happy bowling Unbiased

Mixed Netball Draw for Monday 8th December 6:00pm - Paige’s Team vs Norfolk Online Hot Shots Umpires - BPT and Lisas Team What a great day of bowls between Bowlers and 7:00pm - BPT vs Lisa’s Team golfers. Bowlers 151 points Golfers 123 points. Umpires - Paiges Team and Norfolk Online Hot Winning team Kitha Ann Snell Tess [bowlers] Losing Shots Team Dave Mc Kev and Errol [Golfers] Winner of This is the last week of Mixed Night Netball for this the spider Tosca winner first toucher Shorty Kiernan year, thanks to everyone for their commitment every wrong bias Peter Walkinshaw Candice Tosca and Liat. week. We Look forward to seeing you all again next Return match will be played at the Golf Club Sunday year. 14th December at 1pm. Thanks to all the sponsors, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from volunteers and most of all thanks to all the players for the Norfolk Island Netball Association participating. For all your MOWING AND PROPERTY NEEDS • Mowing • Hedges • Brushcutting Gardening • Water Blasting • Chainsawing • Painting • Greenwaste Removal Wednesday Bowls Phone Jake on Ann Snell and Wendy Nagy def Marg Buffett and Liz Walkinshaw 19-7 Jack Tess and Kitha def Bruce Kate and Pete Walkinshaw 19-13 Ladda Norm and 50992 Marg O’Bries drew against Geoff John and Brent.

You booze, you cruise, you lose. CTC News Thursday evening is a fun night of tennis for Another huge weekend at Cheryl last weekend with those who enjoy a social game rather than sign up the final fun matches in the Mavis Cup on Saturday for a regular competition. Visitors and casual players afternoon; great support for the Junior Shoot-out welcome from 6 pm. Last week we enjoyed a little on Sunday morning- special thanks to Danny and ‘soiree’ to catch up with Jo and Maddie Geist who Jason who kept it all rolling smoothly; and then on made the most of their short visit. Hope to see Jo & Sunday afternoon the Air New Zealand/ Burnt Pine Laurie back for Vets tennis next April if it can fit into Travel Tournament was wrapped up for this year. Our the growing family’s calendar of events! appreciation goes to Bart Murray for organising the Friday afternoon after school tennis is almost done, coveted prize of an airline ticket; and thanks also to and the younger juniors coming through have benefited all the players who supported the competition, and from the experience of playing with the more senior stayed to socialise afterwards. A winner emerged but ones in a competitive setting. Special thanks to Jess, not all that easily, since the count-back rule had to be Gill and Mandy for organising and supporting this invoked, as at the end of Sunday’s Round Robin four younger generation of the club. Coach Danny will be players were in contention with totals of maximum having some holiday tennis on the 17th/ 18th Dec. and 36-: Angie Andresen, Jason Ellem, Hubert Finney and possibly clinics in January. Kev Randall. Jason had worked hard for his max but With the Junior trip to NZ next year requiring serious allowed the opposition 21, Hubert conceded 17, so fund-raising- grateful thanks to those who supported with only 6 games against her, Angie looked hopeful. the Jumping Castle exercise at the Food Festival, and However Kev’s opponents only managed to take 2 assisted at the Lunch at Sublime. Senior Shootout will games, so congratulations Kev who will take the ticket, be on tomorrow, Sunday 6th Dec. and thanks Belinda and well done Angie, who received a CTC voucher. for organising catering. Monday Night Competition players completed Due to a surplus of festive season celebrations all Round 6 giving Jammers, Crushers and Justifiers a around town, the Cheryl Xmas celebration will be held further 6 points for their totals. Current scores going over til 3rd January! Note the date -more details will into Round 7 are Justifiers- just ahead on 32, Jammers follow. 31, Crushers and Cleaners 27, Maulers 20, Rebels 18 As well, on the 3rd January, as one of the activities and Giants 16. Farewell and all the best to Joni Quintal for the Maad Ipi weekend there will be some novelty as she heads off island after really getting back into tennis at Cheryl so that will also be something to look tennis – the Jammers will miss you in the finals! Round forward to. 7 matches are Mandy’s Maulers v Gill’s Cleaners; Ro’s Subscriptions - Senior $75 ; Junior $40; Family Rebels v Grant’s Giants; Joni’s jammers v Courtney’s $165. Fees can be paid at the Club or through Treasurer Crushers, while Joel’s Justifiers have the Bye. Gaelene at the Gas Centre. Tuesday Night tennis saw the Ladies Comp progress Court Hire Visitors and non-members are through to their final matches where, as predicted, welcome to come and play during the day at a cost of Angie’s team will meet Toni’s team. Unfortunately, $16 per hour – Night $18. However Members have with Angie unable to play, since she is now out of FREE use of the courts during the day and $12 per the action for a while after twisting her knee badly on hour in the evenings if there is no comp. Please use the Tuesday night. We’re all feeling for you, do hope it Honesty Box if courts are unattended. will mend quickly Ange. No high heels for the festive Ball Machine Hire Should you wish to hire the season! Special thanks to Wendy and Anna for coming Ball Machine to help develop your skills, cost to to the rescue to get Angie home safely. The men are Members is $6 per half-hour, $10 per hour; and Non- continuing to have social tennis on Tuesday nights. Members $15 for half an hour and $25 per hour. Wednesday Night Comp also moved through Semi- Contact the Gas Centre 22419 to make Finals towards Finals to be played on Wednesday night. arrangements. Kev’s team, having held off Reuben’s challenge, will VENUE FOR HIRE Our facilities are ideal for face Mark’s team, who dealt with Will’s team equally many social occasions with beautiful courts, bar and convincingly. Should be great spectator tennis for kitchen so phone the Gas Centre and leave a message anyone who would like to take a seat on the verandah. if you would like to arrange a function, or call up to the Will’s and Reuben’s teams will play off for the 3rd courts during a comp night. spot.

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������������� CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc FOR SALE TOURISTS - AUSTRALIAN & BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN HUTCH made from NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS Norfolk Pine $250; SQUASH RACQUETS; 3 men’s CAN NOW LIVE ON NORFOLK WITHOUT & 1 lady’s, $15 each. LARGE OFFICE DESK $60; RESTRICTIONS. DOCUMENT/MONEY SAFE $150. Please call BUY HOUSES, LAND OR JUST RENT FOR A MONTH OR A LIFE TIME. TALK TO US NOW. 50197 KEEN VENDOR MAZDA FAMILE 12 months rego, new tyres front, 3 Bedroom home close to town. 900sqm block. always garaged, automatic, reliable and trusted work Open plan living, dining room. Fully furnished. vehicle, REDUCED TO $1,800. For inspection contact Garage & double carport. Large entertainment Annie 23291 or Bruce 53058. deck with views to ocean. Keen vendor will look at sensible, reasonable offer BBQ’s ...x4 two burner BBQs, never used, on trolley to achieve a quick sale. with hood $80 each. Optional extras: 4kg unused gas For inspection phone David Bell 50701. bottles, BBQ covers & mats and untensils. PH: Vanessa

51165 1 ACRE BLOCK. 36m road frontage to bitumen road. $45,000. NORFOLK PINE FURNITURE. Matching style. Exclusive Agent. Phone David Bell 50701. Dresser 100cm w x 109cm h. 10 drawer $700. Dresser 110cm w x 89cm h, 8 drawer $700. Bedsides 3 of 45cm 3 ACRES CHEAP w x 70cm h $300 each. Bedside 1 of 60cm w x 70cm h Needs clearing, mostly regrowth. $40,000. 3 drawer $400. Queen Bedbases and Headboards 2 sets Exclusive Agent. Phone David Bell 50701. $700 each. Desk 95cm w x 75 cm h x 50cm d 4 drawer $700. QUEEN MATTRESS AND BASE slightly MODERN HOME ON 3 ACRES damaged, unused $500. TRACTOR 4WD KUBOTA. Sunken lounge, great kitchen with views through 16hp, and as new rotary hoe. Both good condition. $8000. large picture window. 3-4 bedroom with 2 1933 MORRIS MINOR ROADSTER. Complete bathrooms. but needing driveshaft repairs, offers considered. Rear deck with lovely views. Combustion heater. WASHING MACHINE. Simpson “Enviro” 080. 2 Car lock up garage. 5.5kg. Front loader. $400.Contact Noelene or Kevin Solar power, solar hot water. $499,000 McCoy on 23183, 50731 or 50183 4 BEDROOM HOME WESTINGHOUSE FRIDGE / FREEZER. Fridge On almost 1 acre. 2 bathrooms, lock up garage. 269l, freezer 123l, total 392l. Height 1715, width Workshop + 3 carports. Verandahs on 3 sides. 680, depth 667/ Excellent working condition. $400. 4 Bore & established fruit trees. Close to school and only a few minutes to the beach. This level DRAWER FILING CABINET $120. Phone 53002 allotment is private behind mature hedges. $390,000

RENTALS Flats and houses from 1 to 4 bedroom available. ORDER NOW FOR CHRISTMAS From $112.00 per week AND THE NEW YEAR! Locally Produced Pine Smoked Ham On The Bone and other bacon and pork products IslandNBN 2800 Realty 15439 Available from Ph: 22601 David Bell FARMER LOU’S FARM Ph 50701 or 22240 a/h: [email protected] Give us a call on 22370, 50227 or 51950 Sales: David Bell • Rentals: Nerissa Judd SUBARU IMPREZZA. Grey. Excellent condition. SPACIOUS NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM $5,600. Contact Ginny on 23048 UNIT. Semi furnished with great sun deck. Quiet location close to town. Would prefer quiet tennant. CAR FOR SALE!! Mazda Demio (Maroon) – great $120 per week. Phone Dave Pitcher on 22915 car, brand new battery, four new tyres, fuel efficient, registered until 29th July 2015. $2800 ONO Ready to TIDY 3 BEDROOM, FULLY FURNISHED drive away. HOUSE, in a beautiful rural location. Solar hot water, double garage. Available mid January. All enquires to NISSAN SUNNY 2003 Low Klms, 2 new tyres, 12 22295 or 50170 months rego, V.G.C. $5990.00. Ph: 50553 SERVICES AVAILABLE GARAGE SALE!! THIS SUNDAY December 7th 11am -2pm BEVERLY HILLS BUSINESS MACHINES. Repairs 04 Longridge Rd - House behind the hedge at the to IPhones, Docket Printers, Printers and Faxs, Free top of Country Rd Advice. Contact Peter at [email protected] or 51990 KIDS STUFF - Toddler bed, tons of toys, bikes and cars, lots of great books, boys and girls clothes and WANTED shoes, beach boards, blow-up pool, swinging and sitting chairs, baby bath, ‘Cars’ sleeping bag and tent, BABY COT WITH MATTRESS in good condition bean bag, electric baby bottle warmer, microwave wanted. Phone Dan on 56977 or Katie on 52884. steriliser, nappy buckets, child carriers... ART AND CRAFT MATERIALS - Canvases, pastels, fine art HOUSE SITTER pencils, frames, Yoyo Tuki canvas print... Electronics & Tools – Bamboo graphic design drawing tablet, HOUSE AND PET SITTER visiting junior lawyer set top box & TV, dremel, electric sander and drill, completing work experience from early January seeks portable gas oven... OTHER – Standing fan, shade accommodation. Available to mow your lawn, feed your tents, tupperware, books, CDs, established wormfarm, pet, and keep your property secure. Email Simon Rogers large whiteboard, yoga mats, lamp set, clothes, fabric, on [email protected] or call Piria on 51123. washing basket and portable clothes line... Call Nat Grube on 52340 if you’re interested in any of these POSITION VACANT items or see you morla! GROUNDSMAN for casual, on-call work is needed SUZUKI GSX 1000 R ROAD BIKE in pristine for Fantasy Island Resort, NBN 280010067. Please call condition, regretful sale $11,000 ONO Phone Wade on 23778 for more information. 53444 Person Required For CLEANING DUTIES AND GARDEN WORK. Approx. 10 Hours Per Week. NISSAN SUNNY: Low klms, 2 new tyres, 12 months Those Interested Please E.mail yvonnerobo@norfolk. rego, V.G.C. Phone $5990.00 nf. SUZUKI FXR 150 CYBERMATIC SPORTS CHEF wanted for Breeze Cafe. Must work to budget, MOTORBIKE in excellent condition. $3,000 Contact be a team player. Full time position. Phone 23663 and Sue on 50102 or Kissard on 55351 leave a message. NBN 280040999 BORROWED Nufka Studio Apartments are looking for AN ASSISTANT MANAGER. Good computer skills Would the person who borrowed our EXTREME and a grasp of social media are essential. Must have BALANCE BOARD (looks like a Skateboard but a friendly and happy disposition. Other duties include won’t take you far!!) please return before Xmas to housekeeping and maintenance. Please apply in writing Norfolk Island Fitness and Health. to P.O. Box 966 or email [email protected]. NBN280042706 FOR RENT BAKER, to join out team at the Bakery, conversant SHOP / OFFICE SPACE IN TOWN. Previously in Thai would be a added advantage, for all or any “Spectrum”, situated next to the Aloha office. $200 enquiries email [email protected]. nbn 280035478 per week + GST. Contact Sue-ellen Quintal, General Manager Aloha & Tudor Apartments. Ph: +6723 22325 PO Box 801, Norfolk Island, South Pacific 2899 NOTICE GOVERNOR’S LODGE RESORT HOTEL has it all covered – Breakfast daily 7.30-9.30 continental buffet GOOD NEWS $12.50!+ hot menu from as little as $8.50. Lunch daily FATHER CHRISTMAS IS ON THE WAY!! 12.00 – 2.00 $10 - $15!! Dinner at Bailey’s Restaurant and he will be visiting in beautiful surrounds each night from 6.00 except Wed Bounty Centre on Saturday 13 December and Thur. LOUNGE BAR now open in Reception 10.00am - 11.00am. 8.00am-6.00pm DAILY: toasties, soup, muffins, sweets, Bring your camera (and your child! and take some memorable photos. Free lollies and balloons. coffees, wine, beer and more. What are you waiting for? COMPUTER GUY (Glen Christian) will be off Island from 7-16 December. I apologise for any CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic inconvenience caused to my valued customers. From care, social support and minor home safety modifications. Wednesday 17 December I will be once again available All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696. to assist you with your computer and network needs. HILLI RESTAURANT IS OPEN ALL DAY Monday PA YEAS LICENSED RESTAURANT - This – Saturday from 10am – late. Lunch from 12:00pm, Saturday night - LIVE Dinner Music - Restaurant dinner from 6.00pm. Opens at 5.30 p.m. A la carte dining with menu choices MASTERING TASTE CHEF SCHOOL & GARDEN as little as $15. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, TOUR, see, touch taste. Learn how to create restaurant wining and even dancing if you choose. Reservations quality meals with the Head Chef from Hilli. For preferred, but not essential. Booking pad inside the bookings please phone 24270 front door or phone 22557 and leave your details. LEGAL ADVICE Piria Coleman BA LLB (Hons) Take a stroll through Hundred Acres to Rocky Point; enquiries welcome www.norfolkislandlawyer.com.au call out and feed the infamous Mr Bull or just relax on or [email protected] . the randa surrounded by our beautiful gardens. The Award winning Norfolk Blue Restaurant Grill & HOUSIE every Monday night at Paradise Hotel 7p.m. Bar is open for Lunch MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, Lions Club of Arthurs Vale & SUNDAY and for Dinner MONDAY through to SATURDAY (inclusive). Also enquire about our Farm IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please Tours, casual visits to feed Mr Bull and our Shuttle contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348. service. New Farm Road, right next to the historic fig trees. Bookings appreciated on 22068. MEETINGS AND AGMS

DINO’S RESTAURANT at Bumboras is open NORFOLK ISLAND FLORA AND FAUNA Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and SOCIETY INC. MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING Sunday lunch. Also open for Christmas Lunch, And Christmas Nibbles, 8th December 6pm At The A & bookings essential. Phone 24225 to reserve your table. H Hall. Bring A Plate To Share!

MARIAH’S OCEAN VIEW RESTAURANT is open NORFOLK ISLAND CATTLE ASSOC. AGM. 8th for LUNCH: Thurs – Sun 12pm – 2pm; DINNER: Wed December 2014. 5.30pm at the School, room 18 (Bean – Sun 5:30pm onwards; CLOSED: Mon-Tue. We are Shed). closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. To make a booking please call 23155 or email [email protected] VISITING SPECIALIST

LITTLE SINGAPORE CAFE AND TAKEAWAY is PROPERTY VALUER ALLEN ENNEW will be on open from Monday to Saturday for Smoko, Brunch Island from 9th December to 13 December. Contact and Lunch from 8am - 4pm. Coffee from 8am - 6pm. him on mobile 50719 on Island or mainland Australia Dinner from 4pm to 8pm. Bookings not essential but by 8th December 0266228778/ mobile 0427281717” preferred, especially for groups. We are loacted at the Strand Arcade, Taylor’s Road. Phone 22426. (Opposite Pete’s Place) N.I. Pest Control CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic For all your pest control needs care, social support and minor home safety modifications. Domestic and Commercial Services All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696. CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 NORFOLK ISLAND

Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 189 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 52 Friday 5 December 2014

NOTIFICATION OF THE MAKING OF REGULATIONS IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED under section 33 of the Interpretation Act 1979 that the following regulations have been made �

Enactment under which the Citation of the Regulations Number and year of the Regulations are made Regulations Airport Act 1991 Airport (Amendment) Regulations 2014 Number 7 of 2014

The above regulations commence on the date of publication of this notice in the Norfolk Island Government Gazette and are deemed to have effect from 1 January 2015.

Dated 4 December 2014 THE HON GARY HARDGRAVE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE AUSTRALIAN TERRITORY OF NORFOLK ISLAND

LAND VALUATION ACT 2012 APPOINTMENT OF VALUER-GENERAL I, Ronald John Ward, Minister for the Environment, under section 5 of the Land Valuation Act 2012 (“the Act”) appoint �

Paul O’Kelly who is a valuer as the valuer-general for the purposes of the Act for the period of 5 years from the date of execution of this instrument.

Dated 3 December 2014 R.J. WARD MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

CORONERS COURT The Coroners Court will sit on Friday 12th December 2014 at 10.00 am to deliver its findings into the manner and cause of death of Britney Quintal-Christian who died on 8th June 2013. W. DONALD CORONER

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS The next Sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions will commence Monday 8th December 2014 at 3.00 pm in the Court House, Kingston. A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1985 NOTICE TO CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE THAT: 1. Under subsection 9(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1985, authorised officers will be entering lands Island wide in Norfolk Island on 15th to 19th December 2014 between the hours of 7 00 am and 5 00 pm for the purpose of reading electricity meters. 2. All dogs on lands in the above mentioned times should be securely tethered or housed to allow the authorised officers to carry out their duty in safety. 3. Failure to securely tether or house a dog will result in an electricity meter not being read. 4. If an electricity meter on any land is not read as a result of a dog not being securely tethered or housed the electricity supply to that land may be assessed. Persistent failure to comply with the request to restrain dogs at the times when the meters are to be read, may cause a disconnection of the service. Dated 4 December 2014 JOHN CHRISTIAN ELECTRICITY MANAGER - 190 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 52 Friday 5 December 2014

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 TEMPORARY ENTRY PERMITS ADVERTISEMENTS TO FILL JOB VACANCIES Employers are reminded that advertisements for all job vacancies must contain certain minimum information and must genuinely seek a suitable person without requiring any unrelated or unrealistic characteristics. Any advertisement that does not meet the following requirements will not be accepted by the Immigration Service.

1. Advertisements should include the employer’s usual trading name and Norfolk Business Number (NBN); 2. Job specifications; 3. Detailed contact information (business address, telephone and email contacts of the employer); 4. The insertion of the words “TEP renewal” or “This is a TEP renewal” in an advertisement will no longer be deemed acceptable; 5. Content of the advertisement should not be written to exclude or discourage local applicants for the job vacancy.

Further information on the criteria to be satisfied for the granting of a Temporary Entry Permit and forms can be obtained from the Norfolk Island Immigration website http://www.immigration.gov.nf , the Administration of Norfolk Island’s website http://www.info.gov.nf/adminforms/immigration/, the Immigration office or on telephone 22140 extension 2.

In addition to the above, permit holders are reminded of their obligation to ensure Temporary Entry Permit renewals, applications, variations, visas and medicals are completed on time and prior to the expiration of their permits.

PERMANENT RESIDENT OF NORFOLK ISLAND VISA (PRNIV) If you are a resident and you have not already done so, you are invited to take your passport to the Immigration office to have a Permanent Resident Norfolk Island Visa (PRNIV) placed in the passport. This will assist with check in at Australian or New Zealand airports. The PRNIV is free of charge.

A.C. BUFFETT MANAGER, CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION SERVICES

PASSENGER PROCESSING ARRANGEMENTS NORFOLK ISLAND AIRPORT A recent assessment and evaluation of the passenger processing procedures at the airport for passengers arriving into Norfolk Island has highlighted an increase in prohibited goods being carried. As a result there will be an increase in the amount of luggage being X-rayed on arrival into Norfolk Island. With cooperation from passengers it is expected that there will be no delays for passengers who have complied with the entry requirements. Those travellers who are unsure about their declaration should indicate such before processing starts as there are severe penalties for making a false declaration and penalties for the importation of prohibited goods. Passengers are reminded that goods (including personal effects) brought into Norfolk Island and not the subject of a proper import entry form being lodged and passed by Customs are subject to the control of the Collector of Customs until they have passed out of an area set aside for inspection by Customs. The control of the Collector especially includes the right of the Collector to examine all goods subject to such control. Norfolk Island laws also govern the importation into Norfolk Island of various items such as food (including ingredients), weapons and replicas, alcohol, drugs (legal and illegal), poisons and dangerous substances as well as the identification of persons and things likely to pose risks to health, contagious diseases, animals or plants. IF UNSURE, DECLARE IT – SERIOUS PENALTIES APPLY FOR IMPORTATION OF PROHIBITED GOODS CONTRARY TO OUR LAWS.

A.C. BUFFETT N. TAVENER. MANAGER, CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION SERVICES HEALTH & QUARANTINE OFFICER COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE INCORPORATION OF AN ASSOCIATION Regulation 4(1) I, Michael Angelo Zande of Norfolk Island, a person authorised on behalf by the committee of the association known as Breastscreen Service Norfolk Island hereby give notice that I intend to apply for the incorporation of the association under the Associations Incorporation Act 2005. The objects and purposes of the association are as follows: � Breast screen services and community education.

This notice has been approved by the Assistant Registrar of Companies. Dated 27 November 2014 M. QUINTAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES - 191 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 52 Friday 5 December 2014

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NORFOLK ISLAND IN THE estate of Chloe Nicholas late of 10 Cats Lane, Norfolk Island, Retiree, deceased. NOTICE OF INTENDED APPLICATION FOR PROBATE I, Melissa Ward, intend to apply to the Court not less than 14 days, and not more than 3 months, after the day this notice is published for probate of the will dated 1 June 2001 of the deceased person to be granted to me as.

The deceased person’s address shown in the Will is Norfolk Island. All documents in relation to the estate may be served on me at the following address for service: Melissa Ward, Executor Cascade Road PO Box 466 Norfolk Island 2899

Creditors of the estate are required to send particulars of their claims to the address for service. Dated 2 December 2014 M. WARD EXECUTOR

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT - FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - KAVHA MANAGER FT 383

Salary Range: $50,227.00 to $53,445.00 pa Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance– based Fixed Period position as the KAVHA Manager. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum: � Formal qualifications and experience in management or other related area eg conservation or heritage or a trade. � High level strategic, analytical and financial management skills necessary to plan, budget, manage and deliver successful outcomes. � High level negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution and problem solving skills. � Demonstrated ability to implement maintenance and conservation works plans and programs for buildings and structures, grounds and gardens, and other works to ensure that equipment, plant and human resources are effectively utilised. � Demonstrated ability to assist in the development of project plans and project costings, have projects completed in accordance with project plans and specifications, and timely and accurate reporting upon variations to project plans or costings.

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Jon Gibbons, CEO at email [email protected] or telephone 2001 during business hours.

All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements.

Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am 22 December 2014.

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - 192 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 52 Friday 5 December 2014

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT - FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - CONSERVATION OFFICER/ASSISTANT CURATOR FT 48

Salary Range: $46,689.00 to $48,861.00 pa Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance– based Fixed Period position as Conservation Officer/Assistant Curator. The position being filled is within the Museums Section and reports to the Museum Curator.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum: � Formal qualifications/studies in conservation or related fields. � Demonstrated conservation experience working with a range of materials, for example, metals, ceramics, wood or paper. � Experience in the maintenance and development of an efficient and effective electronic conservation and collection management system (eg DBTextworks or equivalent) that ensures the long-term preservation and documentation of the museums’ collections. � High level of computer literacy with work experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and internet research. � Demonstrated interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication, both within the workplace and with the general public.

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Lisa Richards, Curator, at email [email protected] or telephone 23788 during business hours.

All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements.

Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am 22 December 2014.

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT - FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - RECORDS AND INFORMATION OFFICER FT 384

Salary Range: $44,090.00 to $46,689.00 pa Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance– based Fixed Period position as Records and Information Officer. The position being filled is within the Records Section and reports to the Crown Counsel in Legal Services.

To fill this position you will need to have: � Qualifications or significant experience in Records/Information Management or related area eg archival material. � High level of computer literacy and ability to plan, implement and maintain records or information management systems and/or similar information databases. � Experience in supervising staff. � Sound communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to professionally manage internal and external client relationships and to use sound judgement on sensitive and confidential matters. � High level of organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines.

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The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Wayne Richards, Crown Counsel at email [email protected] or telephone 2001(extension 5) during business hours. All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements. Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/. Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am 22 December 2014. JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT – FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - IMMIGRATION OFFICER

Salary range: $44,090 to $46,689 pa (Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives) The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance– based Fixed Period position as Immigration Officer. The position being filled is within the Immigration section and reports to the Manager – Customs/Immigration Services. To fill this position you will need as a minimum: � Qualifications in Administration/Governance/Legal Studies or similar, or significant related work experience. � Sound knowledge and experience in legislative interpretation with a demonstrated ability to analyse, administer and ensure compliance requirements are met. � Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to successfully communicate with customers in an informative, objective, impartial and professional manner. � Experience in a supervisory capacity with the ability to effectively undertake the role of a team leader. � Eligibility to obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card). The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Alan Buffett at email [email protected] or telephone 22140 during business hours. All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements. Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am Monday 8 December 2014. JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT – FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS – IMMIGRATION ASSISTANT

Salary range: $36,962 to $39,578 pa (Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives) The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance– based Fixed Period position as Immigration Assistant. The position being filled is within the Immigration section and reports to the Manager – Customs/Immigration Services.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum: � Significant work experience in Administration/Governance/Legal Studies or similar. � Ability to accurately interpret legislation, regulations and standard operating procedures to ensure accurate information and timely advice is provided to internal and external customer enquiries. � High level communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution abilities. � Proven ability to provide effective customer services and handle enquiries and applications in an informed, objective, impartial and professional manner with empathy, and sensitivity. (continued over page) - 194 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 52 Friday 5 December 2014

� Demonstrated ability to perform administrative duties including word processing, email/written and verbal correspondence, records maintenance, reporting and receipting transactions. � Eligibility to obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card).

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Alan Buffett at email [email protected] or telephone 22140 during business hours.

All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements.

Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am Monday 8 December 2014. JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT – FIXED PERIOD – 3 YEARS CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER – TELECOM

Salary range: $35,217 to $36,962 pa (Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives) The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance– based Fixed Period position as a Customer Services Officer in Norfolk Telecom.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum: � Demonstrated ability and experience to provide effective professional and friendly customer services. � Experience in processing financial transactions and handling of public monies within legal and accounting principles. � A high level of personal ethics including honesty, accuracy and confidentiality with the proven ability to work within organisational policy guidelines. � Competent computer usage of spreadsheets, word processing and email software. � A good standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in handling difficult situations with tact and sensitivity. � Understanding of and commitment to work health and safety principles and practices to maintain a safe environment for the public and employees, ethical conduct requirements and public sector accountability.

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Kim Davies at email [email protected] or telephone 22244 during business hours.

All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements.

Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am Monday 8 December 2014.

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Reverend Stuart Broughton. Christian Outreach Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 / 57771 Taylors Road (next door to Marks Bakery) SUNDAY SERVICES 8.30am St Barnabas Chapel - Pastors Matt and Gail Nola Communion Service followed by morning tea (Morning Telephone 22606 Prayer Service first Sunday of the month). 4.30pm Evening ***Visitors most welcome*** Prayer and Sing Along at All Saints Church Kingston. SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 9am 10.00am Morning Worship on first Sunday of each month at SUNDAY NIGHT Service 6pm All Saints Church Kingston. 9.45am Radio Programme on THURSDAY NIGHT Bible Study 6:30pm Ph: 22606 VL2NI AM band. Other Activities School Scripture - each Wednesday at ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Tuesday 7.30am Administrator Father Paul Hilder Parish Council President - Dave Porter, for Baptism, SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave 22162. Pastor Dion Fourie Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am email: [email protected] Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South UNITING CHURCH Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested Pastor Karl Tui Telephone: 22179 persons. “Come, let us bow down and worship him; let us kneel TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts before the LORD, our Maker!” (Ps 95:6) time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship SUNDAY 7th at 10am: Communion Service. First THURSDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio Sunday in Advent. All welcome Norfolk TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School the AM Band and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- Solid The Opportunity Shop sells Bible preaching Good clean clothes, Small household items, VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – Norfolk Island CDs Tourist Attraction HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts Wednesday: 3 pm to 6 pm Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display Friday: 2 pm to 4pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm Closed Public Holidays Admission $2:00 MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES COMBINED CHURCHES SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER. 3.30pm Public Talk - Be (Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES courageous and trust in Jehovah. 4.00pm. Have unshakable PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone faith in the Kingdom. Hebrews 11 : 1 22606 for details. All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY / SHARING -10.30am Free home Bible study offered to people of all ages. Wednesdays at Community Church Answers to Bible questions available on www.jw.org SCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays

METEOROLOGICAL DATA DECEMBER 2014 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Thursday 27th 1018.3 22.9 17.8 SSE 10 1537 0.0 0.5 Friday 28th 1015.2 23.5 17.4 SE 22 1824 Trace 3.9 Saturday 29th 1017.5 21.5 17.2 SE 20 0840 1.0 10.0 Sunday 30th 1016.8 21.8 14.9 SSE 21 1234 0.0 12.8 Monday 1st 1016.5 22.5 15.4 SSE 18 0851 0.0 12.2 Tuesday 2nd 1019.6 22.3 16.3 SE 22 1129 0.0 11.0 Wednesday 3rd 1023.0 22.9 17.2 E 28 1335 0.0 9.2 MONTHLY MEANS FOR DEC. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR DEC : 0.0mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 23.4 RAINFALL FOR 2014 TO DATE : 836.8mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 17.8 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.7 AVERAGE DECEMBER RAINFALL : 85.7mm AVE JAN 1 TO END OF DECEMBER : 1293.4mm