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Volume 49, No. 24 SATURDAY, 26th JULY 2014 Price $2.75 The ‘Friendly Games’ have begun. Last night (Thursday morning Norfolk Island time) Team Norfolk Island, along with a global audience of over a billion people celebrated the opening of the 20th Commonwealth Games. The infamous Celtic Park saw the staging of one of the biggest nights Glasgow has seen, which brought together headlining acts including Rod Stewart, Susan Boyle, and Amy McDonald and of course, the athletes and officials of the 71 Response To Submission By expressing its concern at comments made by Mr Pope Former Administrator to the Joint Standing Committee. A copy of that letter Following publication of the Submission by Mr follows. Neil Pope, former Administrator of Norfolk Island, to The Norfolk Island Government has again sought a the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital meeting with Assistant Minister Briggs to discuss all and External Territories Inquiry into Economic outstanding issues and in particular Norfolk Island’s Development in Norfolk Island, the Minister for preferred model for territory self-governance having Cultural Heritage and Community Services, the Hon regard to evidence given to the Committee by the Robin Adams acting on behalf of the Norfolk Island Department and the former Administrator and their Government in the absence of the Chief Minister recommendations as to future governance for Norfolk has written to Assistant Minister Jamie Briggs and Island. provided yet again, a copy of the Preferred Model It was reassuring that the Department’s for Territory Self Governance. Minister Adams gave Supplementary Submission to the Inquiry reaffirmed an undertaking to the community when speaking Assistant Minister Brigg’s undertaking to the Norfolk on VL2NI last Tuesday to publish a copy of the Island Government that he will consult Norfolk Island Norfolk Island Government’s letter to Minister Briggs on future governance issues as follows: (continued inside)
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Response To Submission By B. Norfolk Island Government to retain State and Local Government type functions. Former Administrator C. Funding for Norfolk Island Government’s (continued from front page) delivery of public infrastructure and State and “Issue: Norfolk Island proposed models of self- Local Government type functions to be shared governance with the Commonwealth, similar to other self Norfolk view: the Australian Government has not governing jurisdictions within the federal provided comments on the Norfolk Island preferred taxation system.” models of self-governance (dating back to July 2011 Robin Adams and May 2013) and this is hindering investment in Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Norfolk Island. Services Department comment: The Australian Government 25 July 2014 is considering reforms to governance arrangements as part of its deliberations on the election commitment to extend federal taxation and social security to Norfolk Island. The Community of Norfolk Island has been 25 July 2014 given the opportunity by the Assistant Minister Hon J Briggs, MP for Infrastructure and Regional Development, The Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Hon Jamie Briggs MP to express its views on future Regional Development governance of Norfolk Island to the Australian Parliament House Government. Assistant Minister Briggs has also CANBERRA ACT 2601 committed to further consultations with Norfolk Island on these issues.” Dear Minister The Norfolk Island Government would be pleased JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON to receive a copy of any submission provided by THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AND EXTERNAL Members of the community to Assistant Minister TERRITORIES INQUIRY INTO ECONOMIC Briggs in response to his request for views on future DEVELOPMENT IN NORFOLK ISLAND (JSC) governance for Norfolk Island. This information The Norfolk Island Government notes and is will assist the Norfolk Island Government when seriously disappointed by both the tone and content of considering the options presented to it by Assistant the Submission made by Mr Neil Pope to the JSC on Minister Briggs. Friday, 18 July 2014. The Preferred Model for Territory Self-Governance Mr Pope is an experienced former state Labor which was adopted by the 13th Legislative Assembly politician and should be taken to understand the in July 2011; re-affirmed by the 14th Legislative parliamentary inquiry processes. It is regrettable Assembly in May 2013 and published again in March that he has chosen to use the JSC Inquiry process to 2014 is repeated below. denigrate and vilify the Norfolk Island community, the hard working staff of the Administration of Norfolk “NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT’S Island, the members of the Legislative Assembly and PREFERRED MODEL FOR TERRITORY the Norfolk Island Government. SELF GOVERNANCE It is quite extraordinary that Mr Pope cites “the 1. Territory Institutions biggest drawback is the lack of trust” but does so while Current Territory institutions to remain. behaving in a manner that would vindicate a lack of trust Territory Executive comprising an Administrator in Commonwealth and Departmental intentions. It is and Ministry elected from a Territory indefensible that the former Administrator denigrated Parliament; the people of this community with his written statement Territory Legislative Assembly; that the “Island’s ... intellectual capacity leaves a lot to Territory public service or Administration; be desired.” Territory Courts and Tribunals: We consider that Mr Pope has demeaned and diminished the dignity of the Office of the 2. Territory Government responsibilities and Administrator, the Crown’s representative in Norfolk functions Island, by both his written submission and his personal A. Norfolk Island Government to transfer to presentation to the JSC. Prior to Mr Pope the position the Commonwealth any federal functions in of Administrator was one accorded dignity and accordance with the process outlined in the respect. Road Map. The Norfolk Island Government trusts that you Noting the Norfolk Island Government’s will disassociate your Government from Mr Pope’s preference is to defer removal of local permit comments. controls on residents pending review of the Mr Pope had every opportunity whilst Administrator efficacy of land and planning controls in achieving of Norfolk Island to appear at the public hearing of the the same population management outcomes in JSC and present his views when it was held in Norfolk the Territory context. A local permit regime can Island. This would have enabled the Legislative coexist with the federal immigration regime when Assembly and/or the Norfolk Island Government to extended to Norfolk Island. have a right of reply. (continued overleaf) � Washing Machines � Dishwashers � � Fridge/Freezers � Chest Freezers �
AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES WITH FULL WARRANTY OPEN TILL 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY Letter to Hon J Briggs, MP - continued information to which he refers be provided to the Furthermore, enquiries made of the Secretariat Norfolk Island Government. of the JSC have revealed that the Committee has The Norfolk Island Government is heartened not planned any further public hearings. This again by the appointment of the Hon Gary Hardgrave as prevents the Legislative Assembly and/or the Norfolk Administrator of Norfolk Island and has sought his Island Government having a public right of reply. assistance to facilitate a face-to-face meeting with you The Norfolk Island Government has copied this or at least to commence what was agreed in February letter to the Chair of the JSC, Mr Luke Simpkins, MP to have regular teleconferences between you and the as Mr Pope’s comments gleaned during a period of a Norfolk Island Government to discuss all outstanding mere 2 years and 2 months do not accurately reflect the issues and in particular the Preferred Model for successful administration of the Territory of Norfolk Territory Self-Governance. Island by the people and duly elected Legislative Yours sincerely, Assemblies over several decades since 1979. The Robin Adams Norfolk Island Government will be requesting the JSC Acting Chief Minister, Minister for Cultural to not place great weight on those parts of Mr Pope’s Heritage and Community Services submission or his oral evidence that are not relevant to cc Hon Gary Hardgrave your Terms of Reference to the Committee. Administrator The Norfolk Island Government does not intend to Mr Luke Simpkins, MP respond to the individual points raised by Mr Pope, Chair, JSCNET however, we seek your assurance that his submission Members, NILA will not create an avoidance of full and adequate CEO, ANI consultation with the Norfolk Island Government and the Norfolk Island community on the vital matter of a “mutually acceptable and appropriate form of modified self government that is consistent with contemporary models for state, territory and local governments, but is modified to take into account the unique circumstances of Norfolk Island”. (Norfolk Island Road Map signed by the Commonwealth and Norfolk Island Governments on 2 March 2011). The preferred model for Territory Self-Governance has been provided previously but for ease of reference is again attached. The Norfolk Island Government notes Mr Pope’s Come down for a wander reference in his written submission to figures he has seen that the taxation recovery is $45 million over Open Sundays 830am - 3pm four years, and to his reference to the “excellent” Lots of veggie seedlings, herbs, plants. work of Deloittes on government enterprises and its recommendations. Clearly Mr Pope has seen these documents and, notwithstanding he is a former public Phone 50680 for other times. servant, feels at liberty to discuss these publicly. Like Us On Facebook The Norfolk Island Government requests that the
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First Match Under Their Belt and his partner Willem Viljoen who also won in Thursday evening saw Norfolk Island Badminton straight sets as did the oppostion to Jo and Richard compete in their first Commonwealth Games in their singles, Jason and Terry in their Mixed. South competition playing the 10th ranked side representing Africa won 5-0. South Africa. This morning we will hear the news of their match The entire Norfolk team had court time during the against 16th ranked Jamacia followed the next day Mixed Team Pool Match which featured Jo Snell and their match against Singapore. Terry Gray in the ladies doubles, Jason Quintal and The ranking list this part of the competition is Mick Donohoe in the mens doubles, Jo Snell and Malaysia, England, India, Singapore, Scotland, New Richard Cribb in their respective singles, Jason Quintal Zealand, Australia, Canada, Wales, South Africa, and Terry Gray in the mixed doubles. Maurius, Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Ghana, All the Norfolk athletes performed well and by all Jamacia, Barbados, Kenya, Seychelles, Falkland reports very much supported by the crowds. Island, Guernsey, Norfolk Island and Jersey. Jo and Terry were defeated by the combination of 21 This is an exciting time for the badminton players year old Sandra Le grange and Elme de Villiers who who prepared with a solid schedule with at times up 6 has been included in the 2016 Road To Rio Project nights per week for over two years. organised by the Badminton World Federation and An exciting piece of news is they have been adopted Badminton Confederation of Africa in the lead up to by the Scottish volunteers at the badminton complex the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. as their second team, of course behind Scotland. The South African duo won 2 sets to nil (21-10 and Further draw and results can be found at www. 21-8). glasgow2014.com Jason and Mick played 19 year old Andries Malan Norfolk Island Bowlers Upset SA Bowls News By Press Association SATURDAY BOWLS: 1ST round Mens Allen Cup Published: 22:42 AEST, 24 July 2014 | Updated: was played. Jeff Pledger def. Alan Bani 25-9. Joey 22:42 AEST, 24 July 2014 Williams def Mark Hall 25-11. Trevor Gow Def Nicky South Africa were humbled on the Glasgow Quintal 25-12. Matt Bigg def Jack Fraser 25-10 Norm bowling green by the players of tiny Norfolk Island Trickey def Steve Matthews 25-22. as the country of just over 2,000 inhabitants scored a SOCIAL BOWLS: John[visitor} and Marg Buffett stunning victory. def Enid [Visitor] and Peter Glass 10-9 Taking on a team that has the pick of a 51 million WEDNESDAY BOWLS: Apologies for mistake population, the Norfolk Island women’s four won 17- in last weeks paper Ann Snell was equal third with 13 at the Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls Centre. Wendy Nagy in the Dinah Forsyth Trophy. 1st Round Lawn bowls is a year-round pastime in the Pacific of Billy Bright Singles Betty Matthews def Chrissy island, and the team of Tess Evans, Wendy Nagy, Petal Pauling 25-9 Libby Churchyard def Jill Doidge 25-7 Jones and Essie Sanchez were dominant from the early Ann Snell def Vivian DeLa Cruz 25-17 well done to stages in their round-robin Group D match. Vivian and Jill in their first game of singles. Nancy They built a 13-2 lead after nine ends before resisting Griffiths forfeited to Taina Hall [hope you are feeling a South African fightback which at one stage saw them better soon] Allen Cup: Peter Glass def Neville Bigg pull back to trail only 14-13. 25-8. Welcome to visitors Joy and Tony Welten Norfolk Island bowls success is not an unheard-of fromPapamoa, KA Fortes from Milford and Robin prospect, with Carmen Anderson having won the 1996 Doherty and Gary Veale from Rosana. Social Bowls: world title, two years after claiming Commonwealth Joy Steve Matthews and Norm Trickey def Jack Fraser bronze in Victoria. Gary and Tony 15-12. Di Woolnough and Robin def Evans was always confident Norfolk Island would KA Fortes and Plute Snell 22-18. hold off the South African mid-match surge. On the 1st of August a group of 20 bowlers are “I didn’t feel down because I knew we were going coming from Richmond and would like as many local to get there,” the Papua New Guinea-born 50-year-old bowlers to play with on Saturday 2nd and Wednesday said. 6th “That is not a boast, but I believe in my team. It’s a Thanks to Hayley for our lovely sandwiches today. good team. We work well together and we are really MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE FOR THIS close, like a family.” YEAR The reeling South Africans put on a brave face, with ENTRIES FOR TAB TRIPLES CLOSES 3RD Susan Nel, who was a triples gold medallist four years AUGUST BE QUICK AND GET YOUR TEAMS ago in Delhi, commending the Norfolk Island effort. IN. Nel said: “Every team here, you have to know that Visitors Information. Names to be in by 1.30 PM they are representing their country and they will be play starts 2pm on Wednesdays and Saturday s.Bowls strong. You have to expect the best.” are available in the clubhouse PH 23483. See you on the green Annie CHECK OUT OUR FACE BOOK-NORFOLK ISLAND BOWLING CLUB Into their 51st year of service to assist with it and who also went away to help in gaining the Convention. the Norfolk Island community President Ian said that it has been a pretty involved “Gentlemen, over the last 50 years the Lions Club of and rewarding year from his angle and he then thanked Norfolk Island has been involved in many community his partner Debbie for putting up with him for the last objects, too numerous to mention here, but I ask you to two years. “It’s been a great ride and thanks for putting always keep in mind that all of the projects were great, me in the chair and thanks for letting me out of it”. but the most important one is the smile (and sometimes Our pictures show - Members of the Lions Club a tear) on the persons face when you give them a Board - from r.to l. President David Bell, Treasurer, Neil Christmas Cake, a food hamper, fix the gate, paint the Boler, Zone Chairman Leslie Edward, Secretary, Tom roof, help with medical expenses, chop the fire wood Lloyd , Tail Twister, Ron Edwards and Member-ship and visit them in times of need. Director, Ian Mann. As the Incoming Board, do you promise to keep these thoughts uppermost in your mind, because if you do, 2014-2015 will be another successful and bountiful year for the Lions Club of Norfolk Island.” This was the question asked by Lions Zone Chairman Leslie Edward, who is also the President of the Arthur’s Vale Lions Club as she installed - David Bell, President; Tom Lloyd, Secretary; Neil Boler, Treasurer; Ron Edwards, Tail Twister and Ian Mann, Membership Director, as the Board of the Lions Club of Norfolk Island for the 2014-2015 year and all of whom had answered “yes” to her question The ceremony was conducted at the Paradise Hotel on Tuesday evening, 22nd July and prior to the installation, the Club’s out going President Lion Ian “Spider” Webb, outlined some of the activities and projects that were undertaken during the last 12 months. He mentioned Have the most wonderful the Monster Raffle, our 109 year old Merry Go Round which is kept in running order for its twice yearly 16th Birthday Paige and Zanaida. ‘gallop’ by Kevin Coulter. Thanks were also extended to Love you soooo much. Lion Dennis Sterling who is at present in Glasgow with ‘Success isn’t about what you accomplish in your the Commonwealth Games team and who is the Club’s catering chairman. One of the catering functions included life, it’s about what you inspire others to do. the Christmas Luncheon at the Bowling Club where the club catered for 118 Senior Citizens. Lion Dan Yager was also thanked for organising the distribution of the NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB INC. Lions Christmas Cakes. The three Clubs - Arthur’s Vale, Leos and the Lions Club got together for the “Big Bang” Barbecue on Easter Monday and the $1,000 raised was For the month of August ONLY forwarded to “Kids Cancer’” in Australia. The 300 photos on display at Kingston continues to be popular; Every prize winner gets we had input into the Norfolk Island Safe House; the annual testing of the eyes of the Year 3 school pupils a spin of the “Wheel” as part of our Save Sight programme. Lions Mints go a long way to assist that and Spider thanked Lion Ian in a chance to win the Mann as the Mints chairman. ‘Little Nipper’ was another big success through the Summer months. This was our big cash JACKPOT 10th year and Lion Tim Thompson told Ian that almost So make sure you get in early to get your 1,000 kids have gone through that programme. Tim was tickets starting this coming also involved with the Prostate Prevention programme Friday 1st August. which we ran at the Hospital. This was largely assisted by funds made available through the Administrator’s Also don’t forget its Members Draw on the office. There will be another run on that programme in first Friday of the month. the near future. *CONDITIONS APPLY There were families that we assisted at the school. To Lion Milton Bradley and in his absence Lion Dick * CLUB OPEN DAILY FROM 3pm Massicks who turn up at every funeral on the Island with * FULL BAR FACILITIES the sound system whether its rain, hail or shine. * RESTAURANT OPEN FROM 5:30pm One of the big events of the year was the awarding * TAKEAWAY ALCOHOL AVAILABLE of the Convention to Norfolk Island in 2015. A big, big * GREAT OUTDOOR AREA WITH HEATERS, thanks to Lion Dick Massicks from our Club and also FIREPLACE INSIDE the ladies from Arthur’s Vale who put up their hands to In Memoriam Reds / Blues / Greens In Loving Memory Of Masters Rugby League Brian Edward Saal Tournament Passed away 30TH JULY 2010 Its 2 weeks today that Norfolk will once again be Forever in our thoughts and hearts. able to barrack for the Greens, Reds & Blues without it Jan, Sharon Michelle, and families. being school house sports. After a break of 21 years... yes that’s right 21years... United, Cascade & Longridge In Loving Memory of will take to the field again but in a very much different frame of mind. Nola (Christian) Mackie Rather than trying to take each other off the field, the 22.9.43 - 29.7.2012 object of Masters Rugby League is to keep everyone Little we thought that morning what sorrow the day on the field. Certainly there is a competitive spirit but would bring the shock was great, the loss severe. this is kept in check by the rules and spirit of Masters To part with the one we loved so dear. footy. Our hearts still ache with sadness, With games at 3.30pm on Saturday 9th and Sunday Our eyes shed many a tear and God knows how 10th August most people will be able to get involved... much we miss you as it nears its’ second year. whether it is as a player or a supporter. Games will be Deeply missed by husband Pete, daughters Kerrie, at Rawson Oval and we encourage everyone to support Karen, Kelly, Renae and all the grand children. their favourite team. We are still trying to fill the 3 teams as we need 11 players per side to get the inaugural competition up and running. Effort can be kept to a minimum by Expressions of Interest playing in gold shorts and playing two-handed touch. The Norfolk Island RSL Sub Branch is seeking Red shorts will play the ball after just being held and interests from individuals or businesses to purchase so no tackling. and relocate the limited edition full size championship Our jerseys will arrive this week so if you are in billiard table and associated peripherals located in the any way interested you need to let me know so we RSL Club rooms. can reserve your size/colour. If you want a trial run There is a reserve price being sought and this must or would like to get in a bit of practice over the next be achieved in advance of any sale. The purchase 2 weeks, come down to Kingston oval on Sunday and ownership includes the relocation of the table. afternoons at 4pm for a game of two-handed touch. Genuine respondents are encouraged to write or email You will soon realize how enjoyable it is. Oh... and Terence Grube, Property Officer, Norfolk Island RSL bring refreshments for after game socialising. Sub Branch, PO Box 1001, Norfolk Island, 2899 or Phone Teddy (51950) to get on a team or for any [email protected]. more info. Expressions close on Thursday 31st July 2014.
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School News Year 2 Girls – 1st Stephanie Williams, 2nd Mauatua What a great week. The Cross Country Carnival Christian-Reynolds, 3rd Storm McCoy is always great for the soul. I really do feel proud to Year 1 Boys – 1st Brandon Borg, 2nd Riley Robinson, be the Principal of this wonderful school when I have 3rd Taine Sharkey a chance to see such spirit and such a great sense of Year 1 Girls – 1st Amber Millett, 2nd Emily Pine, 3rd pride. Congratulations to Norfolk House and to all of the Alyssa Miller participants and winners. It was great to see some of the Kinder Boys – 1st Mischa Ryabtsev, 2nd Joseph records being challenged and beaten. Snell, 3rd Riley Christian Kinder Girls – 1st Elliana Henderson, 2nd Georgie Education Week K-6 Quintal, 3rd Amber Bigg Parents and community members are invited to our House Points – Norfolk – 2884 Nepean- 2740 school next Friday 1st August to celebrate Education Philip - 2607 Week. Kinder to Year 6 students will rotate in groups Records that were broken – Senior Boys – Reece through the Science and Art departments. Parents and Jackson in a time of 12.47 old record 13.02 community members are invited to open classrooms Mason Wilkinson for the Senior Boys also beat the from 11am to 12noon, followed by a picnic lunch at old record in a time of 12.59 12.10pm. Bring along some lunch and sit with students Year 1 Boys – Brandon Borg 3.32 beat the old record and enjoy the company. at 3.36 Cross Country And Kinder boy Mischa Ryabtsev ran his race in 3.37 What a wonderful day it turned out to be on Wednesday and beat the old record at 3.38 for our annual Cross Country. The atmosphere at the Careers Expo 2014 – The NICS Careers Expo Kingston Oval was magical with a lot of parents and will be launched at 12.15 p.m. at the school members of the community cheering for students as they Invitations have been sent to a range of professionals energetically ran their course. The students have to be on the Island inviting them to attend our afternoon and highly praised on their participation and the enjoyment speak to our year 9 to year 12 students. We thank the that showed on their faces, whether they were winners community members involved for their time and support or not. Every student is a champion and congratulations to NICS students. Welcome to the Island this weekend to you all. William Williamson from Queensland TAFE and Cross Country 2014 ChampionsPrincipal’s Report Joanne Merley from Griffith University. William and Open Boys – 1st William Partridge, 2nd Marc Joanne will be presenting a parent information evening Kalsrap, 3rd Aiden RowstonWhat a great week. The Cross Country Carnival is always great for the soul. I really do feel proud to be the Principal of this wonderful school whenonI h aMondayve a chan cate ttheo se schoole such s pinir itRoomand su c17h a commencinggreat sense of patri de. Open Girls – 1st Anna Elliott, 2nd Lexi Tavener, 3rd 6.00pm, they will also be available for student/parent Zanaida Adams Congratulations to Norfolk House and to all of the participants and winners. It was great to see some of the records being challenged and beaten. interviews on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. If you Senior Boys -1st Reece Jackson, 2nd Mason would like to make a booking please phone the girls in Wilkinson, 3rd Reuben Coombes the Front Office on phone 23000 and they will happily Senior Girls – 1st Courtney Grube, 2nd Mercedes Norfolkassist Island you. Central School Grant, 3rd Taylah Education Week 2014
Menzies Monday 8.10 a.m. Welcome to Education Week Minister Adams, Michelle Nicholson Intermediate Boys 28th July 2014 Norfolk Radio and Rowan Peterson – 1st Ethan Marriott, 6.00 p.m. – 7.00 Parent Information Night – TAFE and Griffith Room 17 2nd William Buffett, 3rd p.m. University
Bernard Morgan Tuesday All day Careers - Representatives available to speak Please ring the school to make an Intermediate Girls 29th July 2014 to students, parents and community appointment – 1st Charlie Carr, 2nd Wednesday 11.00a.m. – Room 17-18, Mr. Ellem’s Room and Sophie Ellem, 3rd Eloise 30th July 2014 12.15 md Middle School Classrooms – invitation to Ms. Tierney’ Room Grant engage with the Middle School Program Creative and Performing Arts Space – open for Bean Shed Junior Boys – 1st viewing Billy Andrews, 2nd All classrooms open for visitors All classroom Zanda Robinson, 3rd James O’Hare 12.15 md Education Week Official Opening The Honourable Mr. Gary Hardgrave Library verandah will officially launch NICS Education Junior Girls – 1st Lani Week 2014, The NICS Careers Expo Cassidy, 2nd Ashante His Honour Mr. Gary Hardgrave and The NICS Partnership for Evans, 3rd Ada Nebauer Learning Program Sub Junior Boys 12.30 – 1.00 BBQ and light refreshments – 1st Ryan Andrews, P& C and Hospitality 2nd Kyran Randall, 3rd Jacob Millett Thursday 31st July 2014 Careers - Representatives available for Please ring the school to make an Sub Junior Girls – 1st All day students, parents and community appointment Jessica Pine, 2nd Aimee Waterland, 3rd Nova Friday 11.00 – 12.00 K-6 Science and Art - Open Classroom Parents and community members Bates 1st August Year 2 Boys – 1st 2014 12.10 p.m. K-6 Picnic lunch Parents and community members Ryan Crane, 2nd Jesse welcome to join students and staff Schmitz, 3rd Lachlan All day Careers - Representatives available for Please ring the school to make an Ware students, parents and community appointment
Education Week K-6 Parents and community members are invited to our school next Friday 1st August to celebrate Education Week. Kinder to Year 6 students will rotate in groups through the Science and Art departments. Parents and community members are invited to open classrooms from 11am to 12noon, followed by a picnic lunch at 12.10pm. Bring along some lunch and sit with students and enjoy the company.
Cross Country What a wonderful day it turned out to be on Wednesday for our annual Cross Country. The atmosphere at the Kingston Oval was magical with a lot of parents and members of the community cheering for students as they energetically ran their course. The students have to be highly praised on their participation and the enjoyment that showed on their faces, whether they were winners or not. Every student is a champion and congratulations to you all. Cross Country 2014 Champions Open Boys – 1st William Partridge, 2nd Marc Kalsrap, 3rd Aiden Rowston 7427_HeinzWattie'sSpag_Recall_200x112.2.pdf 1 7/07/14 12:58 PM
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Heinz Wattie’s Ltd WWI – One Hundred Years Ago was on – not enough for the British to send the final Much has been written on WWI and the number of signal but “the fat lady was about to sing”. participants in the conflict, casualties and the number The concept of a common defence force involving of countries involved was clearly enunciated in the all British Empire members was rejected in 1907, titles attached to the conflict. Initially it was the Great however, it was agreed that individual armies would be War or World War but subsequently became referred funded by individual members but would be trained, to as the First World War (WWI). organised and equipped along the lines of the British It is proposed that a series of articles will provide Army. As an example both New Zealand and Australia an over view of the contribution of Norfolk Islanders had provided troops in the South African Boer War be in WWI. Articles will not dissect the reasons for war, it initially by individual Australian Colonies prior to individual campaigns and such, as this information has Federation in 1901 and some units including the 6th been available publicly for many years. The significant Imperial Bushmen, from NSW, which included the contribution of Norfolk Islands own people has not. four Norfolk Islanders who served in that war, was To-day, 26 July 2014, is an appropriate day to begin fully funded by Great Britain. Both Australia and to tell their story, being the 100th anniversary of the New Zealand, by this stage of their development, had commencement of the last week of peace before a instituted service arrangements. bloody struggle that was to last over four years. The British Government, on 31 July, received At this time, 100 years ago, the British Empire was advice that the New Zealand Government was happy a major force politically, economically and militarily to offer a force, if the need arose and the Australian and whilst the world considered it one nation with Government, at the time embroiled in an election off shoots such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, campaign, also advised its support. The Canadian South Africa etc there was a degree of autonomy Prime Minister summoned a meeting of his Cabinet which was encouraged in each. It must be remembered and as a result the Canadian Government offered a Australia had not long seen “Australian Federation” force of 20,000 men. unify a series of British colonies. Norfolk Island itself, The next day 1 August Germany, who was involved a former British Colony, became on 1 July 1914 an in the altercation between Serbia and Austria, declared “External Territory under the Authority of Australia”. war on Russia and Australia orders the first stage Each component of the British Empire enjoyed the of mobilisation. A secret radio message in German protection of Great Britain but were encouraged to code was received by all German merchant ships in organise themselves relatively free of restriction. Each Australian ports. was allowed and encouraged to raise their own defence The final signal from the British Government to its forces for their own defence which could not be sent allies, even at that stage, had not been dispatched. outside their individual boundaries. Great Britain still saw its role as defender of all, at no cost to each. Most had commenced to organise some form of home defence but they still relied heavily on Great Britain Calling All for not only defence but other foreign negotiations. The rule of law was in fact simply, if Great Britain Current Servicemen and Women was at war so was the British Empire. However, in Connected to Norfolk Island policy, Great Britain left the decision as to their level To commemmorate 100 Years of Gallipoli in 2015. of involvement to each particular segment of the the Norfolk Island R.S.L. Sub Branch wish to make British Empire. contact with all current service men and women Our neighbours, Australia and New Zealand, as serving. developing nations prior to WWI, fitted comfortably To help the R.S.L. Sub Branch locate the servicemen under the umbrella of the British Empire and relied and women with a view of bringing them home to significantly for their economic development and participate in the commemorations, would families military security on this umbrella. of those please still serving please contact R.S.L. In this last week of peace, following an unlikely Club Manager Liz McCoy on 22233 to assist in the argument between Austria and Serbia including the compilation of a list. assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria a month earlier and presentation of an ultimatum from Austria to Serbia on 23 July, a pall of uncertainty and the inevitability of what was to follow was hanging over all. Previously, the British Government had devised a series of signals to warn its allies of the precise stage at which Great Britain considered its position. The series had been reduced to the final two signals – “Imminent danger of war” and “War has been declared”. 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Neil Albert, Private capacity came up with, which included handing over the federal CHAIR: Welcome. Although the committee does not responsibilities and some of the state responsibilities. require you to give evidence under oath, you should With the advent of the 14th assembly, I think we understand that these hearings are formal proceedings got a reality check and were reminded that this island of the Commonwealth parliament and warrant the is not going to be well served by a continuation of same respect as proceedings of the respective houses. self-government—and that continues to today. I am The giving of false or misleading evidence is a firmly of the view that the removal of self-government serious matter and may be regarded as a contempt of should be a prerequisite, not at the time of bringing parliament. Do you have any comments to make on in the Australian taxation system and social security the capacity in which you appear? net but before we go down the track of bringing in Mr Pope: I was formerly the administrator of Australian taxation and social security. The capability Norfolk Island, from 1 April 2012 until 30 June 2014. of the Norfolk Island government and, more so, the CHAIR: Thank you for your written submission. capability of the administration of Norfolk Island Would you now like to make an introductory statement cannot deliver the required change and I think in some before we proceed to questions? ways would stymie any real change into the future. Mr Pope: I would just like to make a few points. That is why I believe that the present situation of Norfolk Island has received a fair amount of bad self-government needs to be rectified—and rectified publicity in recent years, certainly in the 27 months sooner than later. that I was on the island with the articles and the books. That is about all that I wanted to say by way of To put it in perspective, the community of Norfolk opening remarks. I am happy to answer any questions Island is not that different from any other small based on the submission or any other matters that the community throughout Australia. It does have issues. committee wish to question me on. It does have a bit of an underbelly, but the majority of CHAIR: Thank you, Mr Pope. In what ways has the the community are extremely well meaning and it is a economic development of Norfolk Island been held terrific community. However, they are not well served back under the self-government model? by their government, the Norfolk Island government. Mr Pope: I think it has been held back in a number In fact, I believe the Norfolk Island government are of ways. There is a penchant by some of them within letting down the community in a way which needs to the Norfolk Island assembly not to look at broadening be rectified and needs to be rectified sooner rather than their economy. There is a very strong feeling of limiting later. any immigration, which therefore limits any skill In 2012, the then 13th assembly moved a motion on base coming to the island. The current chief minister 11 July 2012 to look at a territorial model government and the Minister for Immigration both opposed open in looking at the transition to the Australian taxation immigration during the 13th assembly and are now in system and social security. I was supportive of the (continued overleaf) resolution going forward because, at that stage, whilst
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Thursday 31st July Joint Standing Committee On The National the island to seek work on mainland Australia or in Capital And External Territories - continued New Zealand. There is a breakdown in the whole a position of power in the Norfolk Island government, fabrication of the extended family. That is very hurtful and it does not bode well for the implementation of to many people on the island, including the Pitcairn open immigration when there is a strong antagonism descendants. When we are talking about the culture, towards it. I think, a prerequisite in getting some basically 35 per cent of the population are descendants economic development is getting people coming to from the Pitcairners that came in 1856, and many of the island to invest and to actually add to the skill them are hurting because the son, the daughter-in-law, base. I do not believe that that is being promoted in a the children have to leave the island to seek work, and sufficient way at the moment. that is a breakdown. If we had economic development CHAIR: With respect to the utilities provided and on the island, if we had a stronger economy on the the infrastructure on the island, how has that developed island, perhaps these people would not have to leave since the 1979 self-government and what actions have and therefore not break down the extended family that the territory government taken to enhance or they presently exists. have made mistakes with regard to their policies and Mr SNOWDON: Thank you, Mr Pope. I apologise actions? that I was not here earlier to hear your introductory Mr Pope: I think, overwhelmingly, the problem remarks. I have a deep interest in the subject of with the utilities and the infrastructure on the island governance. I broadly agree with the sentiments of is the lack of available finance. They have used up all your submission. However, I have some issues, not of their reserves and in the last five years they have with you but in terms of the discussion, about how we not been a going concern, as described by the auditors. might transition to a different form of government, not The auditors that existed prior to the Australian just local government. Christmas and Cocos Islands National Audit Office came to the same position—that are part of my electorate. I was formerly responsible they are not a going concern. The way that they are for the territories. We started this process of trying to looking at the utilities is basic. Basically, the utilities normalise arrangements with Norfolk in the 1990s. I or government business enterprises are—as Deloittes had hoped that by now we would have normal taxation found—really only business units of the Norfolk arrangements and other changes in place. We have Island administration; they really are not a government indicated to the government that we are very solidly business enterprise in their own right. There is cross- supporting the proposition that they do that. More subsidisation across the board. Whilst in an area such power to them, frankly. as the electricity undertaking there is an absolute The issue is that this is not part of a state or a territory. need for capital infrastructure injection, that is not There will need to be some sort of jurisdictional occurring because all of the revenue is going into the arrangements in terms of what state type laws apply, general revenue base just to keep propping up the so there will need to be an agreement with one of the island. We have a situation where the infrastructure states or territories for that to happen. That is fine; that is fairly deplorable compared with most communities is not a difficult issue. What is difficult is allowing throughout Australia, and we do not see any change in people the opportunity to have a broader say than just that in the way that it is being handled at the moment. on local government issues. So the sort of concept that You also have a problem with the intellectual I have been mulling over for some years now is the capacity on the island with respect to the Norfolk idea of having some sort of regional authority, which Island administration. The chief executive officer, Jon would be, effectively, a hybrid of a supershire, with Gibbons, and the deputy chief executive officer, Bruce nominated experts, of the type you have described in Taylor, I think do a terrific job, and it is an extremely your submission, as part of it, so that you would get time-consuming job for the two of them. You will find across the issues with their intellectual capacity. You them working seven days a week. That is because would have appointed members who would not have a there is not much back-up to them. Consequently we voting right but would be there to provide the advice, do not have the intellectual capacity to start looking at the back-up, the warnings—all the supports that you these issues of infrastructure and how you are going to might have in any other sort of system—but, at the get out of the economic depression they have presently same time, change the relationships very deeply. I am been in. aware of the sorts of things you have talked about and CHAIR: There have been some suggestions that referred to in your document. a change of the governance arrangements from It seems to me that here we have an opportunity. It self-government to another option would somehow depends on the appetite of the committee, but it seems undermine culture, history or traditions of the Pitcairn to me that we do have an opportunity. There will be period of the island. What would you say to those sorts push-back from the vested interests that you have of suggestions? described. My view about that is: bad luck. I think that Mr Pope: It is not just what you might call expats if we do not push forward we are going to be having from Australia and New Zealand that believe that self- this same discussion in 15 or 20 years, and we will be government should go. There are also many within talking about exactly the same things and still talking what we term the Pitcairn descendants community who about how to upgrade port facilities. would like to see self-government go. You have many As to what you have proposed: again, I am not sure I people on the island where the primary breadwinner agree with everything you have suggested, but I think or indeed the children, be it adult children, leave (continued overleaf) Joint Standing Committee On The National of years. I think that Norfolk Island could be turned Capital And External Territories - continued around, before going into the Australian taxation and that the sentiments are 100 per cent spot on. The issue social security net, with the proper management, and for us, I reckon, is: how do we look at transitioning, by looking at those government business enterprises firstly? What would you transition to? How could you or business units, as I would call them, and looking construct an authority—I would call it an authority, but at how you might bring in management contracts. I you could call it anything you like—that does not just think the Deloittes work was excellent. To be perfectly do local government? It has got to have some role in honest, I am unaware whether their report has been talking about policies to do with health and education released. I have to admit to having a copy of the and so on—the sorts of state-type functions—without draft and I think their report is excellent. The issue of being the deliberative body which actually acts upon managing that island is crucial into the future. I think, them, if you understand what I am saying, but provides you are exactly right, Mr Snowdon; we will be talking advice. If, for example, you had New South Wales law about these same issues in 20 years time if we do not applying, then this body, whilst not considering the do something now. law—because, ultimately, the minister here would be Mr SNOWDON: I am coming at this from two responsible—would be in a position where it would be directions, one of which is that there is a demand on informed of these changes. For example, currently, all Christmas and Cocos to have more say—clearly not West Australian laws apply in Christmas and Cocos self-government, but more of a say in what happens islands. They do not all have an effect, because most in the community. Currently, there are service delivery of them are irrelevant on Christmas and Cocos, but agreements with the Western Australian government things like the Criminal Code do. If there are issues to in almost every manner of state government type do with the particular nature of the community which functions—environmental protection and all of those would mean you would want to amend things, that things. They work to a degree but there is not enough could be done by regulation by the government here. comprehension of local issues when they apply to That can happen already in the case of Christmas and them—that is the argument. It seems to me that there Cocos, though it happens very rarely. But it would is a way in which you could do that. For example, seem to me that that is one way of getting out of the you just talked about doing things immediately. There problem you have described but moving beyond it a would be no reason why you should not have an SDA bit and giving people more of a say beyond just local of a similar thing with other jurisdictions, maybe government issues. New South Wales, to provide these particular types of Mr Pope: In my submission, when I talk about the advisory and administrative services—not a problem, establishment of local government, I think I say ‘a and it goes to that very point. local government type authority’. I have been trying to When the discussion about what would happen on get my head around exactly what you have put forward Christmas and Cocos took place in the early nineties, now with respect to what it could be. You can look it was around the capacity of the local community to at Lord Howe Island, which has that sort of advisory be able to do these things. We said: ‘It isn’t. It doesn’t board. You can look at what exists up in the Torres happen.’ So we do not give them that power because Strait islands, with the Torres Strait islands authority. of the same thing—a very small pool of people, a lack You can look at how it operates on Christmas and of expertise, a lack of awareness, all those things you Cocos. I think that, first and foremost, there is a need have described. I actually agree, but what I would be to ensure that you get rid of self-government per se. I doing first is applying Australian taxation standards think that you need to have some transitional period and getting those things fixed because we can do it. where you bring in these experts in these various Then I would go to the question of governance, set up areas. The reason I said that these experts should be a process which goes to where you want to be. I note from state government is that—with due respect to you talk about local government type functions, but I the federal parliament—state governments know how reckon if we get the model right we can apply it not to deliver on these issues far better. So, yes, I think only here but in the Indian Ocean territories. That is that some sort of regional authority would be probably my point. I think we need to have something which appropriate. But I think it is a few years down the has intellectual rigor which we can say is beneficial track. to the government, to the people of Australia as the Mr SNOWDON: I agree. taxpayers but also to those island communities that do Mr Pope: I think that there is this transition period have, despite what we might think of the malevolent needed. If you have a local government body in behaviour of a few, a genuine difference in the way in Australia which just is not operating, you send in which they consider themselves. We ought to be able commissioners. to continue with that while, at the same time, making Mr SNOWDON: You put an administrator in. sure that the governance structures are appropriate. Mr Pope: And you usually have the intellectual clout Mr Pope: I agree with you. It is absolutely essential within the staff of that municipality to go along and that democracy and democratically elected whatever bring prosperity to that local council. The difference should occur, but I think it should be a number of years with Norfolk Island is: you do not have that intellectual down the track, that there should be this transitionary capacity within the Norfolk Island administration, period where the place is managed properly for a few and that is why you need to bring in these people, years to see whether they can turn the place around. and that is why they need to be there for a number (continued overleaf) Joint Standing Committee On The National You notice every time you fly in and out of mainland Capital And External Territories - continued Australia to Norfolk Island the number of people on the The issue with respect to the importance of their plane. We are now getting a fly in fly out population elected representatives is interesting. You have about on the island. That was not the case a number of years 240 people who registered to vote federally and 1,080 ago. It was estimated in 2012 that 25 per cent of the who decided to vote locally. So there is this great desire males on the island aged between about 25 and 50 that they want to have some say in who their elected have left the island and are working on the mainland. representatives are. There are a number of people on And that is continuing. It has also been borne out in the island who regret the way they voted last time, but the reduced profits of the liquor market, the exit of that is another matter. some of these males! Mr SNOWDON: That happens. Mrs GRIGGS: I just want to associate myself with Ms BRODTMANN: Thanks again for the last two Ms Brodtmann’s compliments to you. We all think years and thanks to you too, Jen. You have made a both of you have done a fantastic job, and on the visits very significant contribution and we are very grateful I have made there you have looked after us. So, thank for that. Thank you, both of you. In your submission, you. I also appreciate your honesty with regard to the you mention these vested interests as being a barrier issues that are currently on the island. It would be easy to equity on the island. Can you give us an idea about to just walk away and think your job is done and you the scale of these vested interests? Can you quantify do not need to do anything, but you obviously care the number? From my discussions and from your so much about the island and the future of the island evidence today, my impression is that they are ever that you are prepared to stand up and say that there diminishing and the numbers are limited. I want to are these things that need to be addressed. Following get a sense from you about the scale of those vested on from the earlier conversation, you were saying interests as a barrier to equity. Also, I want your views that the vested interests have reduced. But how much on whether you believe the transition to the Australian resistance do you think there will be on the island to taxation and welfare system will introduce equity onto transitioning to an alternative government style? the island. Mr Pope: I think there is a lot of hot air at the Mr Pope: With respect to vested interests, it is a moment in saying that we really want the Australian small minority, and it is getting smaller. But given that taxation system and social security net, and I think one of the main motivations of these interests is, ‘We a number of those people who are voicing that think don’t want to pay tax’—and we are talking about some exactly the opposite and are doing things to ensure that of the more wealthy people on the island—they have it does not occur. I think that the lack of working with engendered a lack of trust. There are certainly a number the federal department in looking at ways of reform is of people on the island who are anti-Australian—and not a matter of saying, ‘We don’t have the capacity’. certainly anti-Australian-government, whatever I think it is because they do not want to. On an issue political flavour—and they have an enormous sway like immigration, I felt very strongly about this, and I in this 14th assembly. A number of them caucus with very strongly pushed, in the three funding agreements some of the members of the Norfolk Island government, I chaired, the need to open up immigration. Even which is unhealthy. I think it is seen for what it is by in the last funding agreement, which has not been the majority of people on the island. finalised, in the discussions we had in June, one of the The problem on Norfolk Island is also that there is employees of the Norfolk Island government—one of a fear of speaking out. There are a number of people the advisers—said, ‘But we’ve already opened it up’. who speak out continually and regularly, and I applaud And I said, ‘Sorry—if I travel as an Australian citizen them. But there is also a fear about upsetting the apple from Sydney to Melbourne I do not arrive and get an cart with some of these vested interests. So yes, it is unrestricted entry permit and have to pay $125 to be alive and well with respect to the vested interests, and a resident of Victoria.’ And that is what you have to they do have an enormous sway with the 14th Norfolk do at the moment. There should not be any difference Island government and some of the assembly members between me moving from Sydney to Norfolk Island as well. and me moving from Sydney to Melbourne. Sure, Ms BRODTMANN: But the scale, the number? I need my passport. Sure, there is the issue of the Mr Pope: They are very few in number. They migration zone and the quarantine zone—and it is a certainly include one of the former chief ministers of bigger problem now, with the psyllid that is on the the 12th assembly and some of the current Norfolk island. But as an Australian citizen I should be treated Island government ministers. With respect to the issue exactly the same in moving across there. This adviser of equity, bringing in the Australian taxation system is of the government did not see that there was a problem complex. Bringing in the social security system is also with immigration. complex. But there is such a need. There is a growing It is not just the restrictions. There was no initiation poor on the island, and that is witnessed in a number from the Norfolk Island government apart from the of different ways, not just issues of food parcels but 13th assembly, when people such as David Buffett departures from the island—the emigration. I said in and Mike King and Melissa Ward et cetera moved my submission 1,600 permanent residents, but I think and changed the immigration. Yes, it was part of I am probably inflating it. the funding agreement, but it at least showed some Ms BRODTMANN: I think you are, too. movement. With every funding agreement since then Mr Pope: I think it is probably less than that now. (continued overleaf) Joint Standing Committee On The National Capital a cross-section. While some might disagree with the And External Territories - continued way it has been put forward, if even put forward by me, they have tried to curtail that movement, and they will there is still this overwhelming need that we have to do do what they can to stop the implementation. They need something. I think the starting point is we have to look at to change staff members. The advice that people walking our governance. in off the street are getting from one of the immigration Senator BACK: Can I also complement you, Mr Pope, officers is deplorable. I have raised that on a number of on the work you have done, and thank you for your occasions with the chief executive. Unfortunately, the hospitality. Is it the case that everybody is in limbo, that chief executive of the Norfolk Island administration is the government on the island is doing nothing pending somewhat beholden to his employer. And his employer, what might happen from here? Is it also the case that the being the Norfolk Island government, has not taken action business community is grinding to a halt because, among on obvious problems that they have with the whole issue other things, the banks are reluctant to lend now because of trying to open up immigration, and that is going to of the uncertainty of the current moment? Are both those continue. observations reasonable? Mrs GRIGGS: On the number of visits we have had Mr Pope: I think they are. What I have heard with to the island the residents were giving us a very clear respect to the banks is anecdotal. I repeat: I think a message that they wanted change and they wanted it now number of people are hiding behind the uncertainty of and that there was some resentment towards the current exactly when the Australian taxation system and social government. Some of the evidence we have received security net is going to come into place. The current is in line with what you were saying: on one hand the minister has made it very clear that the change will occur. government is saying, ‘Yes, we are doing this’, but, like I think he has made it fairly clear that he has a target date the smiling assassin, they are doing the complete opposite of July 2016. He has made it very clear that there is an and giving the impression to the community and to interdepartmental committee working on these changes. everybody else that everything is fine and they are doing He has also made it very clear that there is going to everything they possibly can to ensure that we move be—whenever you say the words ‘cabinet submission’, forward while in fact doing everything to the contrary. departmental people go into a frenzy, but I am only Mr Pope: Exactly. They hide behind the issue of repeating what the minister said—a cabinet submission uncertainty with respect to the timing of the Australian probably in October this year looking at the whole issue taxation system and social security system. And, to be of the Australian taxation system and social security net perfectly honest, there is so much they can do before that and governance arrangements. Governance arrangements even comes into place, and they are not doing it—and have to be dealt with first. not doing it by choice. As I said in my submission, I Going back to the comments by Ms Griggs, my think the 14th assembly and especially the 14th Norfolk scenario will require action by the Australian parliament Island government is a moribund group and needs to be because at the moment under the Norfolk Island Act removed. the Governor-General can dissolve the Norfolk Island Mrs GRIGGS: In your experience, how soon do you Assembly for between 30 and 90 days when there has to think that should occur? And do you think there will be be another election called. The biggest measure would be any push-back from the community? I know what I have repeal of the Norfolk Island Act, but you could do a lesser seen when I have had short visits. I do not know whether scenario than that by some legislation within the federal they are the same people telling me. You have lived there, parliament to dissolve them for a time while you bring in and you are saying there is a sense of change. But do you administrators, but during that time is when we have to think there will be a lot of resistance? work out what it is we really do need to put in place, as Mr Pope: I think there will be overwhelming support per the discussion we had with Mr Snowdon. for a change in the whole governance. I think you will Mrs GRIGGS: The good thing is that there is bipartisan find that tomorrow week in The Norfolk Islander you will support on this committee for change. have the same characters coming out talking about ‘Neil Mr Pope: Absolutely and I have witnessed that on both Pope is a colonial overlord’ and sprouting again. I have occasions when the joint standing committee have come no doubt that those same vested interests will be making to Norfolk Island and I witnessed that with Mr Snowdon’s those same noises. Overwhelmingly it is unfortunately response to the ministerial statement from the minister a case of the silent majority because there are some responsible for the territories. bullies. Senator BACK: Following our visit there I did write Mrs GRIGGS: The people I was speaking to and the a memo to the chair—which we have just sourced and sense I was getting from the community is indeed the I have just sent it through to the secretary. I would same sense that you were getting and you were living welcome members having a look at it, and I would also there—that there does need to be change and it needs to very much welcome your feedback on it. Also, Mr Pope, be sooner rather than later and that yes whatever model based on another Western Australian island, I have been we go to will probably be slow but initially there needs bold enough to actually have a crack at what I think could to be a ‘cut the off the snake’ kind of thing to get thing be an interim arrangement. happening. So I have taken it a step further and again I would be Mr Pope: On the two occasions the joint standing very interested in the views of committee members, and committee came to the island I tried to get a representative your view on that, having been involved in turning an group of people to the reception, not necessarily people island around. Could I ask you: it would be possible to who might be supportive of some of my positions but (continued overleaf) Joint Standing Committee On The National to get all these people coming to the island. We’ll get Capital And External Territories - continued the druggies, et cetera.’ It is a nonsense argument. There have a transition type arrangement—in fact it would already is a drug problem on Norfolk Island, which has be necessary to have a transition, I think. I am keen been documented, but for vested interests to use that on your view. Here in Australia, on the mainland and argument is nonsense. Tasmania, when it comes to taxation arrangements Firstly, as to people on the island all of a sudden people are taxed, and on their second, third and deciding, ‘We no longer want to work. We will go subsequent jobs they are taxed at the marginal tax rate. onto unemployment benefits,’ there are enough issues As we all know, on Norfolk Island it is necessary that around that to limit the number of people who would people have a second and a third job. When the barge go down that track. Secondly, as I said, I think they are comes in, everyone has to drop what they are doing. hardworking. They have a certain amount of dignity such That is how you run islands. Would you agree that it that they would not go onto unemployment benefits. would be possible—and if indeed the second and third Introducing the Australian pension system on the island job were taxed at the marginal tax rate it would just take may actually get a number of people who should not everything out—to actually have a zone around Norfolk be working because they are in their mid-70s and have Island which would allow a taxation system in which worked all their lives, and worked pretty hard, to retire each of a person’s jobs, be it their second or their third, is and get a pension benefit and allow employment for lumped together and they are taxed on the gross, as if it more people on the island. were their first job? Is that possible in that circumstance, Whilst there is a pension benefit from the Norfolk do you think? Island government, it is almost discouraged to get it. Mr Pope: When I talk about the Australian taxation It is as though you are bludging off the community by system, it is the issue of complexity that I have not getting it even though you have been working all your got my head around. I think something along the lines life and might be 75 or 78. They would probably love of what you are saying is probably necessary. We are to retire, but they cannot. So I think there is an added talking about some people who have got more than three benefit with that coming to the island. jobs. It is either because they are the only person who Senator BACK: I will endorse what you said, which has the expertise to do those jobs, or within a limited is that I think there is now a very strong impatience from number of people, or they have to do it to make ends those who are of Pitcairn Island descent. The question of meet—because the average wage over there, and I forget immigration is interesting. I spent some time in Panama the latest figures, is around $35,000 tax free. There is no over Christmas-New Year. The Panamanian government way you could use the marginal tax rate when you bring benefits enormously from expat Americans who reside in the taxation system, unless you had an island with a for periods of time of the year in Panama. I put that to lot more people and you were paying them a lot more the chief minister and others. I do not think they were money for the single job that they may do. That is not all that impressed by my enthusiasm for it. That really going to occur in the short term. says to me that we are at the stage now—and there is Senator BACK: I do thank you for that. I am glad that bipartisan support on this committee, I understand—that is on the record, because I have discussed it informally the time has come from a decision to be made. It is just a with others and they have been aghast at that. But, like question of how and in what order. you, I have had experience involved in the running of After reading all of the stuff from Perth to Sydney an island, and you just simply cannot do it any other and from Sydney to Norfolk Island, Mr Pope, I have to way. I also want to ask you about the social security say to you that the hairs were coming up on the back net. I certainly spoke to a lot of people on the island of my neck. I said, ‘Not again.’ I went there very open about this. Would there be a concern, from your point minded about what ought to happen. I have to say to of view, if the full Australian complement went and you that it is the most magnificent island. Its potential is applied to Norfolk Island, because of the low salaries, fantastic. If it is a two-part process of fixing up Cascade it would be too comfortable for a range of people to see so that enough cruise vessels can come in to justify the social security as almost the equivalent of what they are business case for wider expansion afterwards, maybe receiving now for employment or in some instances an that is what has to happen. increase. Do you agree? If you do, how do you deal with Mr Pope: Yes. Just while we are on that point, I was that? going to make mention, following on from Simon, that Mr Pope: As I said in my opening remarks, I think there is another issue which would add to the number you have a terrific community with the vast majority of people you can disembark on the island through the of people living on that island. I think also a majority use of barges and some extension of Cascade. When the of people are hardworking on that island. Some of the captains of these passenger ships come in, one of the vested interests will use the issue of unemployment biggest issues for them is getting the passengers off the benefits or whatever coming to the island, that it is going ship onto their own tenders. That is the dangerous issue. to bring, in their words, ‘surfie bums’ to the island. You A similar situation will occur in going from the ship tell me how a person who is looking at unemployment onto the barges. If the ship is listing they will probably benefits can pay 43 per cent more for their food and not go ahead with it. One of the added advantages of groceries—because that is what it is on Norfolk Island. these barges is you can moor the ship around at Anson It is not going to be a haven for people to go and expect Bay on the west side if Cascade is not appropriate. to have an easy life, because it is an expensive place to These barges they are looking at getting, the ones live with respect to everyday living. That is usually the that have been designed, are extremely seaworthy and line that the vested interests, who do not want a taxation would probably only take 10 minutes coming from system, say: ‘You get social security and you are going (continued overleaf) Joint Standing Committee On The National Mr Pope: Absolutely—and it should occur this year. Capital And External Territories - continued Ms BRODTMANN: I was pursuing the issue of this a protected area such as Anson around to Cascade as potential second airline deal when I was on the island long as Cascade Pier itself was reasonable. The greatest with the committee—with a bit of fanfare and colour, I problem we have at the moment which captains is they have to say. You have mentioned reservations about that are using their own tenders and they are scared of those issue, and I was just wanting to get a sense of whether tenders being damaged. They do not like the issue of there has been any more talk on it since that time and getting the passengers off if it is a bit dangerous because whether it is likely to get up and running. the ship is listing. If you moor around the corner, you Mr Pope: The person is behind the airline—it is more can still bring them in. So that is another one of the great of a travel company—is still frequenting the island advantages of these barges. and is still trying to get it off the ground. He is saying Senator LUNDY: I am interested in you expanding that he is hoping to get it off the ground in the early on your thoughts about what a transition process may part of November. The idea is a 737 flies on a Sunday look like for Norfolk. Your views are very clear that from Sydney to Norfolk; then it flies from Norfolk to the current form of self-government does not work. Brisbane; then it goes Brisbane to Norfolk and then What do you think a transition to a different sort of self- Norfolk to Sydney—all on a Sunday. He is saying that government—no doubt requiring a legislative process, it will be group bookings and therefore it should not and we all know that does not happen overnight—ought impact on the Air New Zealand service. Unless there is to look like? an enormous increase in tourism to that island—which Mr Pope: It is a discussion that I had with Mr Snowden I cannot see at the moment, because they do not have earlier. I believe that you bring in state government any money to market their tourism; or they have money professionals as part of this administration team and but it is a limited amount—it must impact on the low they are a transition team. capacity of the Air New Zealand service. Senator LUNDY: What I am interested in is more of a I was extremely pleased, as I said in the submission, time frame. I do not want to cover the same ground. that the minister announced the extension of that contract Mr Pope: I think it gets back to the issue of the through until July 2016. But, given that the federal introduction of taxation and the social security net as government underwrite the Air New Zealand contract, well. You cannot have any elected government of any I have some fear as to this new airline. Every time there form, I think, whilst you are getting into that transition. I has been two airlines going into Norfolk Island history think that you are looking at maybe three to five years of has shown that there is a problem and one of them has having an administration team in there to actually turn folded. I would hate the situation to arise where the low the economy around and, during that period, hopefully capacity of Air New Zealand gets to a stage in less than formulate exactly what sort of government you want two years time, where the federal government says, for the future—whether it is a regional authority type ‘Sorry; we’ll walk away from this because this other government that Mr Snowdon was talking about, whether carrier is costing us millions and millions.’ I know it it is a local government authority per se or whether it is commercial in confidence but we are not talking like is indeed merely an advisory board. But there needs to a million in what we are subsidising already. So I am be some democratically elected body on that island and really worried about that second airline coming in. I am looking after the sort of local government issues that we also worried about the fact that that airline backer has all appreciate back on the mainland. I have a very open had problems in the past with operating an airline to mind about the actual form of that. I have a very closed their island. mind on the present government. Ms BRODTMANN: Would it be a private hire of a Mrs GRIGGS: And you think that the present 737? Where would the 737 come from? government should be dissolved sooner rather than Mr Pope: I think he has in mind leasing it, as they did later? with the ones from Air Nauru. (continued overleaf) $15 Million JACKPOT Tuesday 29th July 2014 DON’T
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We could continue to be an asset to Australia to be...? which commenced with the words “Tonight, - our purchases in that country alone amounting to our newly invested Councillors will be called upon to $1,883,000 in a year out of which they enjoy some make one of the most important decisions any Island $200,000 of their “costed in” tax even excluding sales Council has yet been asked to decide - that of the tax not normally applied in “export” to Norfolk Island. establishment of a High Security Quarantine Station In all the circumstances, the Administrator, knowing on Norfolk Island.” the high feeling in the community should have said The Norfolk Island Council had adopted the following that he would request the Minister for a Referendum. motion:- “Council re-affirms its agreement in principle This would surely make all parties happier, including to the establishment of the quarantine station subject the quarantine organisation. to irrevocable guarantees in writing being given by the First working meeting of 6th Norfolk Island Council Commonwealth Government with regard to the tourist - The Council met last Tuesday evening and quite a few industry protection, livestock compensation, financial subjects were discussed. Chairman of Committees, benefits to Norfolk Island, priority for the station’s use Cnr. Randall asked leave and was given permission by by local residents, free veterinary services and other Council to present the following motion:- “I move that requirements to be submitted in the near future by the the Norfolk Island Council strongly objects to Norfolk Norfolk Island Council and that Dr. Gee be requested Island being designated as part of Australia for the to visit the Island to discuss these requirements and purpose of amending the Taxation Act.” In speaking to answer any further enquiries by Island residents.” the motion, Cnr. Weslake said “....in reading that Act of Those who were residents in this period of the 1957/63 I find that the Treasurer has gone far beyond Island’s history will recall the arguments, both for his power to legislate for Norfolk Island to become and against the quarantine station proposal, that kept part of Australia for taxation purposes. Better for the the “Letters to the Editor” pages full of well reasoned Council to tax the companies ourselves. Even now, we answers to the question. Probably the most pointed raise our own money from Customs duties, sale of argument against the proposal was the question as to Stamps, etc. and give to the Companies the protection why Australia needed a quarantine station on Norfolk that is necessary.” Island? and apart from the growing opposition, Beautification - Nice to see all the young Norfolk there had been very little information to support the Island Pines planted along the left hand side of the concept of Norfolk Island as Australia’s High Security driveway from Douglas Drive through to the Met. Quarantine Station. Office. They all look healthy and should make a most At the June Council meeting resident were informed attractive avenue in the years to come. by the Administrator that information re the station Thought for the Week - The political promises of would be forthcoming for public comment, in a month yesterday are the taxes of tomorrow! to six week’s time. From that it was gathered that - Tom. Councillors already had this information and they have Assembly Members interview on in Australia, we have funded the Commonwealth’s responsibilities in Norfolk Island. local radio station “We are saying - no longer should we do that. On Tuesday morning this week, Minister for Instead move into a different arrangement whereby Cultural Heritage and Community Services. Robin we have a perhaps what you would call “a service Adams and the Minister for the Environment, Ronald delivery agreement” as to how their responsibilities Ward were interviewed on Radio VL2NI by Station on the Island are managed by Norfolk Island on their Manager, Louci Reynolds. behalf and funded by them. Which will make a big The main item for criticism in the interview was the difference to our fiscal management. past Administrator Neil Pope’s outline on his views on “The Speaker has undertaken to write to the JSC the need for major reform to a parliamentary inquiry in response to the Joint Standing Committee in into the island’s future economic development. response and, more widely, and the letter when sent, Minister Adams commenced the interview by quoting will be published in “The Norfolk Islander” for all the recommendations from Mr. Pope’s submission that felt community to see what the Norfolk Island Parliament that the Norfolk Island Assembly should be abolished has said in response. I can assure you that equally and eventually establishing a local government body the government will be making similar overtures and and initially having an administration team of 4 or 5 for speaking with Minister Briggs as soon as possible to a few years before establishing a far more appropriate get clarity around this issue. governance arrangement. Louci Reynolds - when I read the bits that were “We were sufficiently concerned” she continued in the newspaper it was just interesting to note Mr. “that we discussed those views and have agreed that Yates comment regarding the “experiment” in self the Speaker will write very firmly and in strong terms government had been running for several decades to the Joint Standing Committee (JSC) on the view and, in his opinion, it was a failed experiment and I am of the parliament. Those views of the parliament are sure plenty people disagree with that comment very, very clear. They are no different today than what they very strongly. were in the last parliament - the 13th Assembly - and Minister Adams - “I think that we could reaffirm that is Norfolk Island has agreed to a Territory model that comment, but of course one never knows until of governance which means change to what we are one consults the community in a formal way and the doing now, in that we return to the Commonwealth only way that can happen is a Referendum but that is the Commonwealth’s responsibilities which Norfolk discussion for another day. Island has funded, unlike any other State or Territory (continued overleaf)
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Norfolk Island Agent: Celtic Shipping Services Ph: 24338 / Mob 53484 [email protected] or [email protected] Assembly Members interview on local radio station process and it can only be said that it was totally - continued inadequate considered right from the outset. There “I have been fortunate to have read the Cabinet was inadequate consultation and there remains a lot submission back in 1978. I am quite clear as to what of misunderstanding as to what this Island is about. the Commonwealth’s intentions were at that time. It These are the things we are working on behind the was certainly not an experiment it was a deliberate scenes. A lot of the time people hear the snap shot decision taken by the Commonwealth Cabinet in 1978 that they get on the monthly Open House meeting and as to what Norfolk Island’s future would be. That’s perhaps believe that’s all there is to it. But there’s an also a discussion for another day. awful lot going on behind the scenes that people need Minister Ronald Ward started of by endorsing to be aware of and this is why we are here this morning everything that Minister Adams has said here this to bring a few of these point forward and to let people morning. “I would” he said “like to re-cap a little on know that we are not slumbering along. the history that has led us to this point. I start at the Louci Reynolds - That’s right. That paper work 14th March 2013 when this Assembly had just been still has to be processed and I know that one of the elected and prior to the time where we have been sworn problems you have had is getting answers from the into office. At that time our former Administrator, Neil Commonwealth or replies to letters. Pope, publicly attacked and criticised the newly elected “There’s been moving mile stones; there’s moving Members of the Norfolk Island Government on local goal posts if you like, there’s been all sorts of issues radio and wrote to Lisle Snell, as Chief Minister elect, - lack of responses from departments and all these demanding that he adopt a motion previously moved sorts of things - that made it a very difficult situation. and passed by the previous government. Sadly, this set I believe most in the Department of Infrastructure are the tone of relations throughout his remaining term working to try and achieve a good outcome. Certainly which concluded here at the end of June this year. we’ve got some incredibly good staff down there “So Neil’s [Pope’s] comments to the JSC have to doing an incredible job on Norfolk’s behalf and no be seen in the context of being a former Administrator one would realise the amount of work that our support and they have not been made during the term of his staff is doing. Often working late into the night and office. However, of course, having held that position, into their week-ends to have things happening and unfortunately those sorts of comments do carry some keeping things moving. weight and they are of concern to a lot of people here on “I don’t want to go too much into the ex the Island and I certainly have had people approaching Administrator’s comments today. We could thrash out me greatly concerned about his representation. all the details that he has presented there. I don’t think “The Norfolk Island Government and the a lot of them are really worthy of the air time . He has Legislative Assembly embarked upon a reform process some valid points along the way, but mostly they don’t with the Commonwealth in good faith - that was the deserve the focus that we have been receiving. beginning of the roadmap process - and in particular “I would also like to talk a little bit this morning it was detailed that self government would continue, about the Household and Business Surveys. These albeit modified, from where it is today and that is still Surveys are currently out there, they’ve been devised something people hold very dearly to hear. We don’t as an essential tool to assess this Island’s capability of want to be in a situation where we have to apply to paying taxes and various imposts that are considered someone in some remote office in Canberra or one for the the future and it is really essential that people of the other capital cities to ask if we can put up a take these seriously. We don’t have the sort of data that road sign or make decisions on our planning approvals you get in other places of former years, taxation returns and all these sorts of things which are affected by the and that sort of thing to call on. If people continue, and model of government. It is really down to us to get there are those on the other side that believe that this those models of government out to people. Island is a very prosperous place, if people continue “I recall in 2006, with the Jim Lloyd proposals, was under these what I believe are delusions, we will end a number of different models of governance discussed up with a very unjust form of taxation in one form or and there was a lack of clarity and a lack of detail for a another. I am not so much talking about Income Tax, lot of people as to what those different models would that’s a standard system and I don’t have concerns entail and what would be the ‘on ground’ implications so much about that as perhaps the other impositions of the various models. So, this is something we have to that they want to bring in here. We have been asked to work with - the current Commonwealth Government consider extra revenue measures to raise one million and their new Administrator and get those details dollars and this is other than the rating system which is right . We are certainly not throwing in the towel and also designed to collect a million dollars revenue take. walking away from it. To pull an extra $2 million dollars from this community “There are times when we have had Assemblies here at this time is a huge ask. Now if the changes had come that perhaps haven’t been ideal in some ways. Perhaps in staged in the right way that helped the economy get they could have made different decisions at various moving and increased people’s capacity to pay these stages that may have led us in a different direction. imposts, then that’s not a problem. But we don’t want But that’s the nature of democracy and the nature of a system that simply alienates people from their land politics. It has to be said that the Commonwealth and through a rating system. We don’t want to have a Norfolk Island Governments have had difficulties system where people are under more pressure than meeting the original reform targets of the roadmap (continued overleaf) What’s on at
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So the fact that there is place find the right way forward. names and addresses should not put people off if they Louci - and the Survey is the starting point? feel more comfortable providing that information, The Survey is a crucial starting point. without the names and addresses that that is well and Louci - so that has to be done by Wednesday, and truly acceptable. will then be collected so this is just a reminder to Minister Adams then told Louci that “she would like everybody to fill the form in and fill it in honestly to to finish on a nice note.” She said that she had made the best of your knowledge and ability. It is very, very a Statement in the House about the Baunti Beauties, important. our wonderful local dance team but I would publicly Robin Adams - Absolutely Louci. We can’t in this Forum to congratulate them on being so good encourage the community more than what Minister that they secured an invitation, because it is only by Ward has already said. Please, take the time, be invitation to the N.S.W. Public Schools State Dance honest to the best you can with the Survey and help Festival which is titled “Essence” and it is to be held us to help you to get a fair and equitable outcome for in September in Sydney at the Seymour Centre. I just the community of Norfolk Island as to what it can want to publicly thank them again for the wonderful afford going forward. These are, of course, issues that representation that they portray of Norfolk’s culture are continually on the government’s own page and, and its traditions. turning back to former Administrator Pope’s written submission that appeared in the local paper, a number of these issues are nothing new. They are nothing new that Mr. Pope has put on the table - transitioning into the Australian taxation and benefits system; improving Norfolk’s Sound Heritage and port facilities at Cascade; promoting immigration to Hymns lead to a large population than what we’ve got now; You are invited to join Jodie Williams on Sunday divesting and establishing management contracts 27th from 2pm at the Uniting Church for a Sound for many of the government’s business enterprises Heritage listening afternoon. All are welcome. - that’s a situation where we are continuing to await In 2013, Jodie received a Churchill Scholarship the DeLoitte’s Report. We understand the possibility and travelled to the United Kingdom and the Isle that Mr. Pope may have had access to it and so to may of Man to research the historical links of Norfolk’s have had the Department but Norfolk Island, who is sound heritage. Her research threads are now being affected by this Report, continues to await its receipt. interwoven with audio examples of old recordings of So hopefully that’s going to arrive very shortly so that the singing of hymns, comparative choir recordings there’s certainty for the staff who work in these very and samples of traditional vocal styles of singing. valuable GBEs - so they know exactly where we are On Sunday, Jodie is hosting an informal listening going. afternoon at the Uniting Church commencing at 2pm, “He goes on “improving internet capabilities”. where she will share her Churchill journey highlights That’s already happening. We have O3b coming on and play audio recordings. By linking together, all the line I believe by the end of October. We are going to ‘pieces of the puzzle’, written and in sound, prompts have tremendously increased band width which, of even further thought and intrigue about what exactly course leads us to the potential to boost our economy is our ‘sound heritage’ and what does it mean to our by putting ourselves up there in the market place. community? Selling ourselves as a destination that has high broad band technology. That’s a very key part. Regrettably, the Joint Standing Committee’s mandate was to look into economic opportunity, economic development in Norfolk Island. It’s not about governance, it’s about economic development for Norfolk Island and therein lies our concern that the focus seems to have become one of governance and that’s what we will be addressing CHEAP SPLIT in our communications with the Commonwealth. Louci Reynolds - That’s excellent and when that’s done you will put it into the newspaper and everybody will know and be on the same page. FIREWOOD Absolutely”. Ron Ward then came back to the Survey for a moment. He said that he knew that there would be Oak, Gum, Olive people out there that have concerns about privacy. GOOD SIZE LOAD!! Privacy is very important, especially in this little place we all recognise that. I have information here from the Organiser of the Survey and from the CEO PH 50126 Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 8 Sir, 1. Yawns 5. Dirt 9 10 Much has been made by people associated with 8. Oak product 11 12 13 the Commonwealth Government on the wonderful 9. Descendant 10. Thespian 14 15 16 17 deal granted to Norfolk Islanders by the 1979 Norfolk 11. Gave out Island Act as it allowed NI residents to escape paying cards 18 14. Chances 19 20 21 22 income tax. 17. Pour forth I think certain aspects of that deal need to be seen in 18. Adept 23 19. Lump of clay their proper historical context. 24 25 26 27 1. By granting NI self-government in 1979 the 21. Direction 23. Wily 28 29 30 Commonwealth in fact saved itself millions of 24. Abroad 25. Piquant taste 31 32 dollars which by rights it should have paid out 28. Aspect for services it was normally responsible for in 31. Shirk 33 the rest of Australia – and let’s remember that the 32.Showed an 34 35 old movie Commonwealth recognises NI is indeed a part again 13. Free time Solution to of Australia. Such services at that time included 33. Potassium nitrate 15. Spain’s 34.Eats out last week’s telecommunications, quarantine, customs, 35. High cards Costa ... Sol normal federal contributions to education, health, 16. Depressed Crossword 19. Sorted by type pharmaceutical benefits, general infrastructure etc. DOWN S A B R I N A G R A I L 1. Novelty 20. Applause H E M B A R B O etc. 2. Wielded 21. Soaking O X L I P U A L I G N 22. Heavenly body C L E A T E N D G 2. What Federal Income Tax the Commonwealth 3. Beach grains K N E A D A D H E R E 4. Duty register 26. Protective I L E N D S O S would have gleaned from NI in return would have garment A X E D I E U N I T 5. Insect pest M E C O L T S L in no way offset that expense. It is never likely to. 6. Interfere 27. Crews A C C R U E R E E K S 7. Hearing range 28. Quagmires S R P R O X Y N A 3. By 1979 Australia was experiencing rising S H O N E A S C R I P 12. Two continents 29. Urban centre E W N E T T O I unemployment and by the early 1980’s it had considered as one 30. Hike D I N E D H A S S L E D reached double digits in many parts. So the savings consequent to passing the Norfolk Island Act may have been welcome – as well as politically positive, as it silenced complaints by a group of vociferous islanders. 4. That the Commonwealth failed to review the Act in 1984 (as it had undertaken) also raises questions as to just who was gaining the most by this omission. (continued overleaf)
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Dear Sir, A moribund Assembly? Well, if you tie someone up by the hands and feet, gag them, demean them, threaten them, ignore them, continually force them to do things against their will and inclination, and fling insults and rubbish at them, what do you expect? I believe our former Administrator’s failure to show respect to, and build good lines of communication with our democratically elected representatives disqualified
Letters to the Editor - continued months with Pope and since the roadmap was signed in Dear Sir, October 2010. This 14th LA has also got poison cards Editorial to the Community of Norfolk Island. within its deck and similarly they are bowing down to 18th July 2014 poison trump cards within their own community. Note – this missed last weeks Norfolk Islander I remain convinced that the Commonwealth public paper. service are not at all interested in listening to the I refer to the Economic Development on Norfolk views of the long term residents who are invested to Island Submission 34 to the JSCNCET by the former this unbelievable Island through heritage, culture, Administrator Neil Pope. This submission 34 has inheritance, long term ownership, and everything circulating through the community at the moment concerned with the future of themselves and/or their and I believe it may even be in the local paper this families. The Commonwealth public servants are weekend. I am livered and I was right when I smelt treating the Commonwealth coffers as if it is their a rat. A rat who was recommended by the Australian own money. Governments don’t work like that. If Labour Party and subsequently commissioned by the they were at all interested they would not be sitting Governor General of Australia to be the Governor in their little boxes in Canberra trying to destabilise of Norfolk Island. Administrator or Governor call it the community by sponsoring outcomes through a what you like but at the end of the day it can only plethora or reports to ensure a guarantee of uncertainty be paralleled to that of Governor. Neil Pope as I and ultimate failure and/or abandonment. have written for the last 18 months was at all times a I ask you all to read the Submission 34. I dread to politician. think what the other 1-33 submissions read but this I ask you to read the Submission 34 please. I particular submission 34 had clout because it came couldn’t get past Neil Pope referring to the 14th from Pope. This is a Pope Missile being launched Legislative Assembly as “moribund”. Not only that by unswerving and calculating Commonwealth Neil Pope wrote to the Joint Standing Committee bureaucrats. I ask you to read it again and again and recommending that the Norfolk Island Act 1979 be again – please! Does this represent you? Does this repealed and thereby abolishing the Norfolk Island represent what Pope told you? No wonder he took Legislative Assembly (LA). his beautiful wife Mrs Jen Pope and got out of here. No wonder Neil Pope cried on Radio Norfolk when I feel so sorry for Mrs Jen Pope as she was a genuine he said that he will not be taking his term any further Governoress and First Lady. She meant what she said than the 30th June 2014. He was obviously feeling and she delivered on what she said she would. I know pathetically guilty of what he was about to do at the that Neil Pope loved Norfolk Island (or so he said) time. Pathetically guilty about how he had been taken (continued overleaf) in by locals and many individuals to their own inner sanctum as genuine ‘friends’ and/or ‘mates’ outside of politics. There was no Governorship about anything that Pope did to individuals in Norfolk Island. Neil NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL Pope was all about Neil Pope. That was all you heard when in his company. It was always about him and 2014 Year 6 Tour what he had done. He had done nothing except lip service and political propaganda. I mean to submit that Fundraising Group repealing the Norfolk Island Act 1979 and dissolving the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly will result in young visitors queuing up to visit Norfolk Island and the world lining up to visit KAVHA is immature in any WEEKLY political sense let alone a slap in the face for all those who have and continue to market Norfolk Island today and in the past despite the demographic challenges. That one hit me and went straight through the heart. CASH I remain convinced that the 14th LA showed a lacking in leadership and a lacking of community representation up to the end of the Pope era. The 14th LA could have changed what was done in the 13th LA BONANZA and stood up to be counted, but no, they have stood by and allowed this politician purporting to be the $2 could win you $500! Governor of Norfolk Island to completely undermine any self-government aspirations that the 14th LA may ONLY $1000 TICKETS SOLD. have had. You have all been skunked by a poison card deliberately sent here to destabilise Norfolk Island A new Bonanza each week. in every aspect of self-government, in every aspect of community consultation, in every aspect of best Thanks for helping our kids. outcomes, and in every aspect of confidence that the Tickets available at various outlets Commonwealth of Australia had the best interest of the community in their deliberations during the past 27 around town. Letters to the Editor - continued Sir, but he was an advocate for failed self-government So our former Administrator Neill Pope has in Norfolk Island. Pope was a politician husband. finally revealed his thoughts on the 14th Legislative Every category of persons in Norfolk Island were Assembly and Administration of this island including slammed by Pope with the exception of students. that he admitted “I have a very closed mind on the Students because he knows that this Island has catered Government” submitted in person to the JSC on the very well for their education and development. He can’t 18th July 2014. It was clearly understood by most in say that we have failed education. He even slammed the community at the last election that the island was current and past LA politicians. I don’t know how you in a dire economic situation when the 14th Assembly feel about this bullying but I am beyond reconciling. was elected and sworn into office. It was prior to being I blame Pope and I blame the Commonwealth public sworn in to office that Pope first revealed his attitude servants who have all had first hand opportunities to just toward the government. The people of this island simply find out what is best for every one of us. There voted for change after the lack of consultation with the are people in this community that have visited Norfolk community on such major changes that have impact Island, fell in love with the amenity and the serenity, on people’s lives. If Pope as Administrator had such moved here in varying capacities, and then for some concerns about the Assembly and the Administration, of them, they have supported change in Norfolk Island is it not a dereliction of duty that he did nothing about that replicate where they came from. Don’t worry I it? Or is it that he waited for them to fail but they did am not excluding Norfolk Islander islanders as some not? also fall in to this category. These people represent the No Norfolk government subjected to the constraints poison trump cards who are in amongst us who have of the Territories law Reform Bill 2010 was ever going seen the good times and the not-so-good times. We to dig their way out of the situation especially with a (us) who remain continue to believe in ourselves and closed minded Administrator in place. It could be said the future of Norfolk Island. As my mother has told there are those in the Australian system who do not me on many occasions: Norfolk Island hasn’t changed, want the island to succeed, and have done their utmost rather, it is the people who have changed. to frustrate the efforts of the Norfolk Government. If We must avoid the Pope Missile. I move that every there wasn’t a desire to lock in a firmer grip on Norfolk like-minded person who has been terribly let down Island but instead a genuine desire for justice and by Pope meet members of the 14th LA on a voluntary respect for the core values of this island community a far basis to discuss and ascertain the enormity of any simpler reform process could have been implemented pending ground zero fall-out from the potential Pope that would have been along the lines of offering to Missile. If this results in an affirmative action from bring the island into the mainland tax, healthcare and the community then so be it. Bring it on! welfare systems, along with the necessary audit and I move that all submissions from Pope do not accounting processes to ensure tax payer funds were represent those in this community who believe in adequately managed and accounted for. self preservation and prosperity. I also move that the Without the burden of carrying these commonwealth Roadmap and subsequent Funding Agreements be functions, the pressure would have been off local repealed immediately. I have already proposed an revenue raising which could be then directed into immediate course of action in the last 18 months for infrastructure requirements. immediate infrastructure and capital project outcomes. Matters such as Municipal Rates and other If the 14th LA need a hand I will do it for nothing. internal revenue raising are not and should not be I consider it time again to have a think tank involving Commonwealth business. the Norfolk Island Government, the Council of Elders, The purpose of having a Norfolk government is the Chamber of Commerce, and the community of to have them make policy based on their electoral Norfolk Island. The Commonwealth will want to commitments and local knowledge. listen and renegotiate the needs of the Norfolk Island Pope’s concept of abolishing democracy while some Government with the support of the new Administrator panel of experts straightens things out is very revealing in Norfolk Island for this change I have tagged as of the intent at the time of passing the Territories Law “Norfolk Island – A New Generation for Prosperity” Reform Bill 2010. It is clear that there are those in the Tet system would like to play King, but at the end of the day who holds them accountable? (continued overleaf)
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And shouldn’t Norfolk has done a good job of managing this island we all be dismayed that KAVHA cannot make the top on a minimal income stream for a long time. With the 10 attractions in this part of the world? benefit of hindsight there are things that could have Perhaps Neil Pope has spoken too openly for some, done better but we currently have a government that is but it is his proposed solutions that are the standout not dogged by self-interest and does seek to represent of his presentation. The focus for all – here and for the people when allowed to do so. Federal ministers and bureaucrats – should be on With arrogant attitudes and closed minds like we are implementing them as a team. That is where a better seeing it is no wonder the Australia – Norfolk political future lies. That is when harsh descriptors about NI issue has dragged on since 1914. will no longer be necessary because the ‘brokenness’ A different attitude could have alleviated much of that breeds them will be behind us. the suffering people in this community are enduring. Wally Beadman Yours etc Looking to better days... To the NIGHT CRAWLER COWARD of Norfolk. Previous notice was not enough as you were spotted Dear Sir, doing further damage one night this past week on The ‘political’ buzz around Norfolk Island this our farm by disconnecting the new electric fences week was about the submission made by the former protecting the new pig feed crop, thereby allowing Administrator to Norfolk Island, Neil Pope, to the cows to knock down new fences and damage the Joint Standing Committee. young plantings. Some were appalled by the road forward he Seems you also again let road cattle into the suggested, and especially repeal of the Norfolk Island Trade Winds Country Cottages land to cause further Act and putting an administration team in place to damage. run NI as it transitioned to a local government model. Having such a tiny hard on for damaging our property Some were upset that our government was labelled as or pigs and their feed must be your intelligence level. ’moribund’ and the use of the word ‘gullible’ upset Get therapy or a girlfriend or better still get lost. many. Some took umbrage at the comments about When the new cameras arrive you will never know promises for ‘whizz-bang’ solutions that delivered where they are as they are internet ready, battery nothing. Some even suggested they felt betrayed by operated and can be moved daily. Maybe all of Norfolk the ‘true colours’ shown by someone they thought was needs to know what a creeper or pathetic bully you try a friend. to be. But there was another ‘buzz’ around NI that was Oh and night time around full moon appears to be distinctly different. People were delighted that at your strike time so lunatic fits. last someone had ‘told it like it is’. They thought it Phone Greg Brugman Mob 50405 or 22295 if you very appropriate to be reminded of solutions that are spot the night crawler or night lights on our land. yet to deliver – be they from within NI or from the Commonwealth who are not without fault. Some suggested that Neil’s submission had ‘nailed the right way forward for Norfolk’. He had clearly articulated what has held the island back, and what is necessary to allow it to move forward. And furthermore, if you had talked to the man during his term, and listened carefully to what he said, there would be little in his For all your submission to surprise. The different ‘buzz’ continued. The Norfolk Island Act 1979 and the governance model it delivers must MOWING AND be replaced. The island cannot continue to operate without its banker’s assistance, and is effectively PROPERTY NEEDS insolvent. Has NI the capacity and capability, and the political will, to lead these changes? The answer is • Mowing • Hedges no, so an administration team is an appropriate way • Brushcutting forward. Moribund or not, our current government agrees Gardening • Water Blasting that NIs participation in the Australian taxation and • Chainsawing • Painting benefit system is required. Who can argue against new and improved landing facilities for ships and a • Greenwaste Removal larger population – especially a younger one, because if we are to attract a younger tourist, we probably need Phone Jake on a younger population who can better relate to their needs. Who can believe NI would not benefit from a smaller public service and better managed GBEs, 50992 especially if the current workers have nothing to fear if Letters to the Editor - continued Norfolk Island. Just why did our Chief Minister have to Dear Sir, pay his own way? Wait for it? Because the Australian Editorial to the Community of Norfolk Island. Commonwealth public servants did not allow him to 24th July 2014 fund this trip. As I wrote many times before this there I watched the opening ceremony of the Glasgow are two matters that concern me around this very issue, Commonwealth Games. What a spectacle. There were namely; (i) why did the Chief Minister allow this to three things that went through my mind and some happen, and (ii) just who the hell are these public with mixed emotions. Regrettably whilst listening servants to erode such an important representation. to the commentary and watching Norfolk Island 2) The second disturbing thought was the actual march in to the stadium I was reminded of the former realisation of Norfolk Island being in the Commonwealth Administrator to Norfolk Island Mr Neil Pope and games. The announcer actually made a comment of the Commonwealth of Australia public servants. I that Norfolk Island is part of the Commonwealth of allowed this fantastic event to revert to a feeling of Australia but having a sort of self government. The despair and disappointment. l had trouble reconciling Pope missile (Submission 34) delivered in Canberra myself because of these thoughts: last week will certainly put an end to that if nothing is 1) Firstly; talk about the spectrum of glee when I done and done very soon. Pope in effect didn’t give a thought about our Chief Minister there in the stadium damn about all of us and about all of the opportunities representing his government and representing his for Norfolk Island athletes now and in to the future. community. The Chief Minister is entitled to be If no Norfolk Island representative has ever stood excited and very proud of the Norfolk Island team and on a podium in the past then who cares, but as we Norfolk Island as a whole. I can only imagine how know, there have been some podium visits by Norfolk emotional he would have been in his travel planning Island people competing around the world. That Pope and participation. It was then that I recalled his article missile is aimed at shooting down any opportunity for in the local paper on the 19th July 2014 where he anyone in the future to represent Norfolk Island at the notified his community that he will be representing his Commonwealth Games. government and his Island. The Chief Minister also 3) The third thing that hurt me personally is the mentioned that he will be paying for his own travel thought of losing my ethnicity in Norfolk Island. You arrangements to get to Scotland and back. If there see the announcer rightfully commented on the flag were 71 countries at the Commonwealth Games then bearer Mr John (Moochie) Christian as being a direct why did Norfolk Island have to be the only country to descendant of Fletcher Christian from the Mutiny n have their Chief Minister pay his own travel?This is an the Bounty. Not once did the Pope missile mention entitlement and an expectation as the Head of State for (continued overleaf)
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Champions are here then let’s get cracking. If there are I have had a back flip on my long time statements Champions away then let’s make sure it is prosperous that if you fix tourism you fix Norfolk Island. My words for them to return. IT IS ABOUT TIME WE FORMED no-one else. Although in writing this it is just another A NORFOLK ISLAND CHAMPION TEAM. disagreement I have with the Pope missile. You see The Champion team will consist of like-minded Pope wants to take away our self government, sack our people with Norfolk Island for self-government as government, bring in his political types to manage us, their foremost priority. The Champion team should introduce tax because he wants to fix his own jetty that include the Council of Elders. The Champion team will bring hoards of sea-faring tourists, he wants to will develop initiatives and make representations to develop KAVHA into a far greater and exciting tourist the Norfolk Island Government (NIG). The NIG will destination, and despite telling the National President consider and assess the initiatives. All initiatives in of the Australian outrigger organisers that an event the affirmative with NIG support will be actioned and such as the Norfolk Ocean Challenge (NOC) won’t implemented. Implementation includes the following: work, the Pope missile purports to foster younger A) Develop a business case for each capital project tourists such as the outrigger regatta. He is dreaming (initiative). if he thinks the Commonwealth will achieve this? B) Each business case will show fiscal income and What Pope is writing is that nowhere else exists other expenditure models for sustainability. than Australia and the Australian government will be C) Each business case will stipulate initiative the saviour for the sustainability of Norfolk Island milestones and measurements. for profitability and a preferred place of travel for all D) Each business case will demonstrate all outcomes Australians. Dreaming. There is no sandy beach with a pertaining to Commonwealth contingent liability to palm tree to shadow the young tourist sipping on their Norfolk Island. maitai’s whilst enjoying a romantic beachside service. I can suggest a few capital projects that come to The beach I am referring to is in KAVHA – need I mind immediately of which will resurrect financial write more! stability for self-government in Norfolk Island. These As I wrote I have back flipped on tourism in isolation initiatives will require Commonwealth support, and to fixing Norfolk Island. You see everyone is working basically as the saying goes, you need to spend money longer and harder with less opportunity to travel. And to make money. The spending by the Commonwealth when it is that time to travel not all Australians want to in support of these capital projects will be a drop in travel to Australia. Not many Australians want to look the ocean compared to the models that have been at a historic site in Australia. Not many Australians forced upon the NIG including the extrapolation expect that they have to have a passport to travel to of these appropriation costs to the future. The Australia. Not many Australians travelled to Norfolk Commonwealths does not want to see Norfolk island Island during the GFC and the stimulus period despite with unhappy Norfolk Islanders. May I suggest that Australians spending the Australian dollar. We did the Champion team will be looking at initiatives such dream about the World of Norfolk of course. Another as the following: thing is the foreign national visitors that visit Australia E) Engineering. Cascade Jetty and Administration don’t expect to be going to an Australian International roads. Local employment and project management. airport to travel within Australia regardless of the visa F) Communications. Fibreoptic connectivity. type. YES IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT NORFOLK Enhanced capabilities to be a leader in the South Pacific ISLAND HAS TO FIX NORFOLK ISLAND. including education, health, business processing, The Commonwealth public servants and the ALP gaming, etc. This is endless and I will discuss a couple efforts were calculated and deliberate in the preparation of examples below. of the Pope missile. Opening up of immigration is G) Norfolk Island Plan. Review zoning and land already causing collateral damage to Norfolk Island composition/use. Strata title. and yet the Pope missile purports that an increase to H) Fishing Exclusive Zones. Develop and project 2,500 population is an Australian initiative. Apart from manage toward ownership and/or partnership. providing a great amenity for the retirees what is here I) Energy. Endless opportunities including petroleum for the other generations? Nothing. You won’t find and gas products and by-products. the affluent generations queuing up at the Australian J) Enterprises. Explore commercial support International Airport to get here. ONLY NORFOLK programs that would enhance opportunities for ISLAND PEOPLE CAN FIX NORFOLK ISLAND. residents in Norfolk Island. Time is not on side for Norfolk Island people K) Ethnicity. Further identify the Mutiny descendants who want to fix Norfolk Island. This is problematic as indigenous to Norfolk Island and develop laws in right now but not all is lost. You see us Norfolk support to protect the people now and in to the future. 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�������������������������������������������������������� Letters to the Editor - continued on the Champion team then they must have freedom of All of the above initiatives will increase population, speech without any threat of jeopardising their ability increase private sector finance, and increase the NIG to continue employment and meet mortgages and income for sustainability and future planning. financial commitments etc through their employment. It would be naïve to predict the cost to those The NIG must move to dissolve the Roadmap initiatives identified, but, it would be no less than and the Funding Agreement. Be bold and be strong. $250million if appropriated by the Commonwealth The open-ended Commonwealth documents are not for the 2015/2016/2017/2018 financial years. This working and they are so damaging to the welfare of outlay in support of Norfolk Island maintaining self- the residents in Norfolk Island. The NIG must go government is significantly less than the budgeted to the Commonwealth and let them know that they costs of supporting the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT). have had their chance to be a genuine and caring The IOT’s neverprovide any positive return in any public office instead of instilling uncertainty and level of government and are always a huge contingent helplessness to all Norfolk Island residents over time. liability to the Commonwealth. If the Commonwealth public servants have all the time You never see the Federal government marketing in the world to do whatever they are being paid to do the IOT’s as a tourist destination so why would they then I can tell you that we on Norfolk Island just don’t claim to know what they are doing and inferring that have anymore time to wait. The NIG must be coercive they can assist Norfolk Island. Let’s introduce land and must adopt an assertive approach to change for the tax in Norfolk Island and use $175,000 of our land benefit of Norfolk Island. A change that will test their tax to promote tourism in Norfolk Island. As I wrote: ability to stand up for what is right for Norfolk Island not Commonwealth public servants just don’t know what what is right in accordance with the Commonwealth. they are doing. It is all about reducing the Commonwealth contingent I mentioned the communications option with fibre? liability when it comes to Norfolk Island. My argument In 2010 and 2011 I was asked to participate in a think is that the Roadmap and the Funding agreement is all tank to bring business processing to Norfolk Island about their (Cth) justification for appropriating funds that would provide substantial income to the NIG. As for the NIG to expend as long as the Commonwealth a matter of fact there were two well known telco’s and approves how they spend the funding. People and one well known energy company who were particularly governments - none are perfect and mistakes are made interested in relocating some or all of their call but everyone deserves another chance. centres and their accounts to reconciliation including I believe it is time for the NIG to meet the community invoicing functions to Norfolk Island. The business again. Meet to discuss maintaining self-government. advantages related to their off-shore opportunities, the Meet to discuss initiatives that will need immediate Norfolk Island employment Act, and Norfolk Island action and implementation. Meet to give assurances as self-government including no income tax. The to the community that they are in government for the Immigration Act 1980 was not prohibitive because people of Norfolk Island not for the Commonwealth of it was intended to use local people and TEP’s with Australia. I would like to suggest a meeting be held on opportunities to work a cottage industry by working Thu 21st August 2014 at 7pm at the RSL Club. In the from home. If Norfolk Island is not blown away by mean time I would be interested in who would like to the Pope missile then with Self-Government there be a Champion? Email me on [email protected] and are a plethora of fibreoptic options available locally lets see where we go from there? If this effort lacks and internationally. I can visualise our hospital being support then I will walk away and continue to hide in another Bangkok or Singapore for medical procedures, the security of my Norfolk Island which never changes I can visualise superior opportunities with education, in her amenity and her beauty. and the opportunities grow. These are just some very I pray and hope that the Commonwealth will want to easy to setup business processing opportunities that listen and renegotiate the needs of the Norfolk Island can grow exponentially if fibre was on Norfolk Island. Government with the support of the new Administrator Satellite including O3B have fade and latencies plus in Norfolk Island for this change I have tagged as copper wire telephony in the end made the business “Norfolk Island – A New Generation for Prosperity” opportunity difficult. Yours etc I believe it is time for the Champion team to begin Tet its’ formulation. There is a concern that I need to bring forward for this to proceed. The Commonwealth public servants have surreptitiously invaded the HR functions of the NIG and the Administration of Norfolk Island. They are threatening the livelihoods of individuals from all angles purporting they understand us and that they know what they are doing whereas they ISLAND VET SURGERY know nothing about Norfolk Island and the people Middlegate of Norfolk Island. They are the pawns not us! The concern I have is fear. Fear of reprisals. I am referring Telephone: 50838 or 23838 to NIG employees, Administration of Norfolk Island employees, and the private sector. What is important Ph: 50VET is that if any person in Norfolk Island would like to be Letter to the Editor - continued evidence of a bacterial infection. The cold and flu Dear Sir, are viral infections. I was aghast at the public utterances of our The Hospital is very conscious of this and has recent Administrator Mr Pope to the Joint Standing implemented what is termed as antimicrobial Committee (JSC) hearings in Canberra last week and stewardship to prevent the inappropriate use of published last weekend. antibiotics and as such these can not be prescribed for It is sad that Mr Pope did not see his way clear to viral infections. Treatment for colds and flu consist of appear before the hearing of the JSC which was held simple analgesics, rest and lots of fluids. on Norfolk Island recently. I guess it takes a bit of David McCowan courage to stand in an open forum in a community Director and proceed to lambaste that community. Whilst some may say he would not say such and such about me but unfortunately he did refer, among other things, to the island’s intellectual capacity leaving a lot to be desired. $25 Maybe Mr Pope could claim he is now a private citizen and can say what he likes. Sure he can claim it but at the last public function before Mr Pope departed I was advised by a close associate of Mr Pope and I SKIN CHECKS can tell you that you probably couldn’t get one closer, that “Neil” had been asked to work as a consultant to the Commonwealth re Norfolk Island. Such an 4th TO 8th AUGUST admission changes the landscape and the reasons for the submission significantly. It is incredible that Mr Popes submission is made Worrying about those dry immediately after the current Administrator of the skin patches that won’t go Indian Ocean Territories, former Chief Minister of the ACT and former Commonwealth Public Servant Hon. away? J Stanhope, who must surely know something, very Or that mole that wasn’t bluntly points out the inadequacies of a system similar to that Mr Pope’s submission proposes for Norfolk there Island. All I know is, Mr Pope’s submission does nothing last week? to assist the role of our newly appointed Administrator. Not much teamwork in the Administrator’s Union. Norfolk Island health service is pleased Yours etc., Ron Nobbs to advise that a second health promotion initiative for 2014-15 is available to help you.
Flu Season From Monday 04 to Friday 08 August you As most will be aware we are in the midst of the cold will be able to have a full skin examination and flu season and there are a number of community by Dr David Jones, members who have come down with the winter bug. who has many years of experience as a These are spread by coughing and sneezing, contact with infected people and contact with contaminated general practitioner with an interest in this surfaces. field. There is a difference between viral and bacterial infections and both can cause mild, moderate and The cost to each patient of this health severe disease. Both can also cause sneezing, fever promotion initiative will be only $25. and inflammation all of which are ways the immune system of the body tries to rid itself of infectious organisms. But, bacterial and viral infections are Should excision be advisable, Dr David will dissimilar in many other important respects due to advise a further appointment. their different structural differences and the way they Of course, only the initial full examination is respond to medications. covered by the $25 consultation fee. The discovery of antibiotics for bacterial infections is considered one of the most important breakthroughs in medical history. Unfortunately bacteria are very APPOINTMENTS adaptable and the overuse of antibiotics has made for this can be made at the many of them resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotics are HOSPITAL RECEPTION not effective against viruses, in fact they are useless by phoning 22091. and many leading organisations now recommend against using antibiotics unless there is clear The Friendship initially remained intact on the reef, and a survey found that she might be patched sufficiently to sail to the nearest port, however that did not eventuate after she was washed over the reef on June 4th 1835. Subsequent newspaper reports in The Sydney Monitor (16 December 1835) and the Sydney Herald (17 December 1835) note the arrival of This Week at Norfolk Island Museum the brig Governor Phillip from Norfolk Island bringing amongst other cargo “...a quantity of spars belonging NIMAA AGM and Shipwrecks! to the Friendship”. The AGM of the Norfolk Island Maritime One of the most fascinating stories from the Archaeology Association (NIMAA) is on this Monday Friendship wrecking is the rescue of all eight members 28th July at 6.00pm at the Sirius Museum. Anyone of the White family by convicts. Francis and Jane interested in our maritime history is warmly welcomed White and their six children aged from 6 months to attend and find out more about the Association and to 14 years were all en-route to New Zealand when its activities involved with locating and protecting our they found themselves stopping off at Norfolk Island shipwrecks and their associated material. Included in and in the midst of the shipwrecking drama. Such this is gathering information and stories on how we was the heroism of the convicts that came to their have historically and currently use the sea and engage rescue that Francis made appeals to Commandant with it – everything from whaling, fishing and WWII Major Anderson and the Governor of NSW for them to the first wreck of HMS Sirius. There are so many to receive recompense or leniency for their bravery. interesting stories to reveal – including that of the 88 Anderson would not compensate the convicts in any ton Friendship, wrecked on the reef on 17 May 1835. way as he did not want responsibility for the wrecking Discovering the circumstances of her wrecking and to be placed on the authorities. Eventually a few were what may have been on board at the time is of course granted replacement clothing for that lost, first class of interest, as they offer clues to what potentially could rations and reduced sentences. Francis White’s appeal be found in the area she was wrecked. The Australian to the Governor included details of particular convicts newspaper on 21st August 1835 records the exact including the following: spot she was wrecked – right at the point where the “1st - John McGinness, who made his way through Kingston Pier now ends: the surf to the vessel when she first struck and, standing “...At daylight on Sunday morning, it was on the chairs was the chief instrument of saving the discovered from the land that she was drifting fast children. 2nd – James Murray who, at the risk of his on the lee shore, the surf at the same time running life, carried Mrs White from the vessel to the beach. mountains high, and through some fatality they did not 3rd – John Bryant, who rescued [my] infant after being discover on board that she was drifting until she was repeatedly immersed in water, and ultimately carried it nearly amongst the breakers, and when too late they on shore. 4th – John Ridgeway, who was most active clapped on all sail, but before this was completed she and useful to [me] and my family in a variety of ways. was among the rollers and close to the reef; in trying That should your Excellency be pleased to allow these to get away from which, they managed to keep her off four men, or any of them, to return to Port Jackson, until she was opposite the Commissariat Stores, when [I ]would be most happy to receive them as assigned she struck, and finally got on the reef immediately servants”. opposite the landing place. The tide was fortunately Standing today at the end of Kingston Pier one can low, but flowing, when about 30 of the prisoners, who imagine the drama of that day nearly 180 years ago were on the beach, rushed through the breakers and when convicts in chains came running to the rescue miraculously almost, got every one of her numerous of the White family. If you have an interest in our passengers, military, and prisoners, about 50 souls, maritime history please join NIMAA members at the and had she not providentially struck where she did, AGM on Monday night and find out how you can it is awful to contemplate the consequences. Had she become involved struck anywhere else, such effectual assistance could not have been rendered, and had she cleared the end of the reef, must have driven close, if not into the Blow Hole, when all must inevitably have perished!” This same newspaper article also identifies for us that it is unlikely that any cargo was lost, and therefore still to be found: “...She had on board a valuable cargo, and about 200 of the prisoners on the island were employed through the whole of Sunday and ISLAND VET SURGERY Monday, when the tide permitted, in unloading her, Middlegate and it reflects the highest credit on them, and on the admirable arrangements of Major Anderson, who, in Telephone: 50838 or 23838 person, superintended everything himself, that not a single article of her cargo, or belonging of the crew or Ph: 50VET passengers, was missing”. awards to participants who have completed various activities within each category, ranging from trekking in Bhutan to assisting nurses at our local hospital. We have also received support from Norfolk Island Central School, where the award was introduced to students in Year 9 & 10. P Plate Curfew and Passenger Restrictions If you would like more information, please give Over recent weeks it has been brought to our Constable Tim Thompson a call at the police station attention that a number of provisional drivers are and/or look up the website, www.intaward.org either failing to adhere to, or simply ignoring some The Duke of Edinburgh award is very well regarded conditions of their licences, mainly the 10pm curfew by major employers world wide. Not only is the award and single passenger restrictions. We recognise that a terrific opportunity to develop skills but it can be obtaining a drivers licence is part of growing up and the factor that separates you from the masses when becoming independent, however holding a drivers entering the job market. Don’t waste this opportunity. licence is a privilege, not a right. These conditions, like Emergency numbers all road rules, are put in place for one simple reason, to Police – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an keep all road users safe. There are studies (as well as emergency Police can be contacted on 977. incidents that have occurred on Norfolk Island in the past), that tend to prove that novice drivers are more Crimestoppers at risk of having a collision while driving during the Crimestoppers is a national system which can be hours of darkness. reached on 13999 and will take information on any There are special provisions under the Traffic Act criminal matter. These calls are transferred through 2010 for provisional drivers to have their curfew to operators off island. All Crimestoppers reports hours amended to accommodate employment or other will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to circumstances deemed appropriate by the Registrar of reassure members of this community that any calls Motor Vehicles. Unfortunately, hanging out with your to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence buddies isn’t one of those circumstances, so we ask and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. that our provisional drivers abide by the conditions Telephone calls are taken by Canberra based staff. surrounding their licences. The Traffic Act 2010 does Police Contact Details not allow us any discretion when dealing with these Norfolk Island Police Force breaches, so the only other option for us (apart from Tel: +6723 22222 asking you politely) is to place you before the Court PO Box 470 with the potential outcome being the loss of your Email: [email protected] licence for up to six months. We don’t want that...we Norfolk Island 2899 don’t think you want that either. Office hours for routine enquiries: 8am to 4pm, Drivers’ licences Monday to Friday. If the station is unattended, please Have you just moved to Norfolk Island? Do you use the courtesy telephone located near the front door have a recognised driver’s licence that was obtained to contact on duty Police. outside Norfolk Island? If the answer to these two questions is yes then you need to know that your licence ceases to be recognised when you have been ordinarily resident in Norfolk Island for a period of 3 months. If you have a Norfolk Island driver’s licence, please also check your licence is current. Duke of Edinburg Award We are now an accredited independent award centre. After months of negotiations, we have secured the licence which effectively allows Norfolk Island Police to coordinate from start to finish applications and completed ‘Record books’ to the Duke of Edinburgh governing body for immediate approval. There are three award levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold with the differentiation between the levels being based on the amount of time committed to each. Each level involves undertaking activities in the categories of: Physical Recreation; Development of a Skill; Community Service; and Adventurous Journey. The Award is open to those aged between 14 and 25. Interest has been high, with many local youth taking up the challenge. To date we have awarded a dozen Knowing God. Jesus said, “He who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). We must see Jesus not as a man teaches, but as the Holy Spirit reveals Him to us - that is, as God wants us to know and see Him. We are to get God’s vision and testimony of Christ. Then we will know God as He desires to be known. Here is how I believe God wants us to see His Son: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. (James 1:17-18). Jesus was a gift. God wrapped all His resources up in His Son. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that all that believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Jesus Christ is God’s perfect gift to us, come down from the Father. Do you see Jesus as God’s perfect gift to you? Do you see Him as all you need to live joyfully,victoriously, righteously, full of peace and rest? Ages ago, before you were created, God saw what your hurts and needs would be. He knew ahead of time what you would need to solve all your problems. He didn’t wrap up His answers and send them to you as a rule book or an army of “answer men.” No, He gave us all one solution to all our crises and needs - one Man, one Way, one Answer to everything we need: Jesus Christ. Do you know Him like that? God Bless. GN Avoca Painting ��������������������� �������������� ��������������� ����������������� �������� ������������� ��������� ����� ������������� �����
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HOOWAHOO Norfolk Island Netball Association UmpiresU: mJopdiriesB:rJoowdnie, HBerolewnnA, Hdaemlesn &AdAammeslia&&AmSueelia & Sue To Keep Up To Date With Whats Happening Buffett Buffett In The World Of Netball Scorer: PSucorpreler:PPaunrtphlersPaPnatrheenrtsPPleaaresnet&PlPeaisgee& Paige NORFONLKORISFLOALNKDISNLEATNBDALNLETABSASLOLCAIASTSIOONCIATION TO KEETPOUKPETEOPDUAPTTEOWDITAHTEWWHIATTHSWHHAAPTPSENHIANPGPIENNING IN GRADEG1RDARDAEW1 fDoRr ASAWTfo26r tShAT 26th THE WOTRHLEDWOOFRNLEDTOBFALNLETBALL COUR COUR T TTIME TIMTEEAM TEAM TEAM TEAM 11:00a 11:00a 1 1 m mREBELSREBEvsL.S vsB. PT BPT Christian Plumbing BYE: DIBRYTEY:DDIIGRGTEYRDSIGGERS For all your plumbing and Umpires: Carissa & Sue Buffett Christian’smaintenance needs, Plumbing Scorers: BPT Parent Please & Tori small building jobs and house maintenance call SENIOR NETBALL Game # 1 Flames def. Fillie’s Ernie on Ph 22748 Norfolk Island Netball News Game # 2 Willie’s def. Coons ���� ���� ���� or (m) 50748 Victorian Reg. No. 44120 JUNIOR NETBALL Last week’s results: SENIORS DRAW for SAT 26th July Grade 3: Borry's Bulldogs def. Red Devils 8-2 COUR T TIME TEAM TEAM Grade 2: Purple Panther def. Aloha Wahoos 11-10 All 1 2:00PM FILLIE’S vs. COON’S players showed some good netball skills. Jonny and Umpires: Flame’s & Willie’s Vinnie played very strongly for Aloha Wahoos. Scorers: Flame’s Croyden, Joni and Anya playing very strong in the circle with Kya controlling mid court for Panthers. COUR T TIME TEAM TEAM Grade 1: Dirty Little Diggers def. Business solution 3:00P Rebels 14-12. Great game very evenly matched and 1 M FLAME’S vs. WILLIE’S nicely played. Great work Mercede from Rebels and Umpires: Coon’s & Fillie’s Stephanie from Diggers. Scorers: Coon’s NETTA’S DRAW for SAT 26th CLEAN UP DUTIES: Flame’s COUR T TIME TEAM TEAM PARADISE ����� ������� ����� � � MARD PANTHER ���� ��� � ���� �� �� ���� ���� ��� �������� ������� 1 9:15 HIHI’S vs. S ��������������� ����� ��� ����� ����� ��� ���� ��� �� ������ �� ������� ���� ��� ������� ��� ����� ������� ���� ����� �� HOT ���� �� ������ ������ ������ ��� ���� ������� ��� ���� CROSS SKILLS ��� �� ������ ��� ��� ������� ����� ���� �� ����� ������ 9:15 BUNS DRILLS ������ ���� ����� ��� ����� ��� ���� ���� ����� ���� Umpires: Shae & Tori ������ �� �������� ���� ����� �� ����� ������ ���� �� ��������� ���� ���� ��� ���� ����� ��� ������ ��� ������ �� GRADE 3 DRAW for SAT 26th �� ���� ���� ����� �������� ������ �� ��� ������� ������� COUR ��� ����� ��� �������� ��� ���� ��� �� ������ �� ������ T TIME TEAM TEAM ������ �������� �� �� ��������� � ���� ������� �� ���� BORRY’S ������ ��� ����� ��� ���� ���� � ���������� ���������� �� 10:00a BULLDO MARD � ���� ��� 2 m GS vs. BULLS BYE: RED DEVILS ������� ����� Umpire’s: Shell & Courtney & Suz B ��� ��� ��� �������� ��� ������� �� ��� ������������ Scorers: Mard Bulls Parent Please & Shae ������ �� ���� �� �� ���� ���� ��� ������ ������������������������������������������������� GRADE 2 DRAW for SAT 26th ��� COUR T TIME TEAM TEAM ��� ��� ��� ���������� PURPLE 10:00a PANTHE ALOHA 2 m RS vs. WAHOO Umpires: Jodie Brown, Helen Adams & Amelia & Sue Buffett Scorer: Purple Panthers Parent Please & Paige NORFOLK ISLAND NETBALL ASSOCIATION TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHATS HAPPENING IN GRADE 1 DRAW for SAT 26th THE WORLD OF NETBALL COUR T TIME TEAM TEAM 11:00a 1 m REBELS vs. BPT BYE: DIRTY DIGGERS Squash News up for the club championships in the first week of September. Junior squash development We are always looking for new players or any The NISA is conducting fundraising for Junior existing members to join the competition and have Squash Development. The funds raised are to develop some fun! Just a reminder to all players that you have all junior players and to provide the opportunity for to score and referee the match straight after your match. the players to experience competition squash against If you are unable to play or have a prior commitment, other clubs in NZ and Australia, equal to their own then please contact Lance Miller on 56832. ability level. The first fundraiser is a raffle with First Draw for Wednesday 30th July prize being a return air ticket to Sydney or Brisbane, Time Christian Bailey Agencies Court second prize $200 open order at Foodlands and third 4.00pm Deb A v Dean prize is $100 Olive café voucher. Other fundraising 4.30pm Adam v Cameron activities will be conducted to move the club forward. 5.00pm Rob v Craig M Please support your club! 5.30pm Renee C v Tejay C We are still seeking expressions of interest for any 6.00pm Lenny v Storm junior squash player, male or female, who is wishing to 6.30pm Beau v Ginny be a part of the Junior Development Squash program. 7.00pm Bob K v George Eligible players must be 14 – 18 years of age. For more Time Christian Bailey Agencies Court information, please contact Lance Miller. 4.00pm Ren W v Deb J Wednesday Night Mixed Competition 4.30pm Curtis v Puk With the flu circulating and the unloaded of the ship, 5.00pm Mark v Snobbles last Wednesday night competition was revamped, and 5.30pm Lance v Charles we would like to thank all players for their flexibility. 6.00pm Riki v Leonard This week should see all players back and we are 6.30pm Kym v Nyree looking forward to the squash as everyone is gearing Norfolk Island Golf Club Come and join us...
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GOLF MEMBERSHIPS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE... FULL PLAYING: $320 / NON-COMPETITION (SOCIAL) $195 / JUNIOR Don’t miss the TRIVIA NIGHT – Friday 1st August More than just trivia – great fun guaranteed! Ph: 22354 to book Golf wonderful job prepping our golf course for The Hardys Last Saturdays Golf was the final round of the TAB Wines Golf Classic in August so all golfers are asked Team Trophy a combined stroke event. This format to pay particular attention to repairing divots and pitch requires both players to perform at their best and 18 marks. Buggy drivers take note of the no go areas for hopeful pairings took to the course intent on lifting the carts and please no “Peter Brocks” out on the course. coverted trophy. The ground is very soft at present and carts can undo Some of the front runners were slow getting out of all the good work Newms is doing. So lets help Grant the gates but the combined “experience” of Barley and present a golf course we can all be proud of, week in Waldo would see them give the favourites a run for week out. their money. Golf Thought for the Day Winning the daily prize was the Bold and the A good golf partner is one who’s always a little bit Beautiful combo of Diesel and Belinda with an worse than you are. admirable score of 139. Upcoming Events Running 2nd with 143 was Dave Mags partnering his “chesse and kisses” Sa. 3rd place, on a countback, - Wednesday 30th July – Individual Stableford saw age before beauty prevail with Bad Boy Barley - Saturday 2nd August - The Olive Cafe Monthly and one time “worlds greatest putter” Reece Walden Medal and Lisner Trophy Rd8 - Stroke coming home strong. (No 26 in the haggle boys) 4th - Wednesday 6th August - Individual Stableford with place also on a countback saw another family affair bonus points for the Ansbury Christian Cup feature with Scotty & Luke Collins. Pro Pin 4th - Short - Saturday 9th August - Individual Stableford & Maxs One All in 9th/18th - Dave Mags Ladies 2nd 6th/15th - Naomi Mens 2nd 1st/10th Trophy - Round 1 Luke McLeod (spell check please) The putt off was “ShortnSweet” passed over to today bringing the kitty up to $20. As this was to be Mike Kings last hurrah as TAB sponsor we all headed up to Mariahs restaurant where Saturday Night Football Aidan confirmed that he is more talented as a chef than 26July as a golfer. A wonderful evening was had by all and Midget B’s training commences at 5pm with games many thanks to Mike and his crew for a great night. kicking off at 5.30pm It really came as no suprise to most that the TAB Midget A’s game kicks off at 6.10pm. Team Trophy winners for 2014 went to the red hot Junior B’s kick off at 6.45pm. pairing of Luke McLeod and Jason Ellem who blitzed Junior A’s kick off at 7.30pm the field in the first 3 rounds to finish with 26 overall Could all players be there at least 20mins before points. kick-off time. Hot on their heels with 24 points were Reece Walden and Barley Christian. ( What can we say about those two that has not already been said - Dynamite!) 3rd place unfortunately overcome by the occasion was Bros Inc Shorty & Ian Kiernan. Congratulations to all the winners and once again the 2014 Year Six Tour club would like to sincerely thank Mike King for his generosity over many years as a sponsor. Incidentally this was Mikes first appearance at a presentation of his trophy and hopefully not his last. “Heritage Hill Handicap” has a nice ring to it. Cheers Mike! Saturday Night Football Todays golf is the Holden Scramble Practice day a 4 person Team event with maximum 2 single figure handicappers. As always visiting golfers with an official handicap are most welcome to join us for a hit and a giggle. We will do our best to fit you into a Hot Food team. So come on down to the friendliest golf club in the world. Tee off times are 8.30am and 1pm. We will also have the Sunshine Club donation bucket on hand RAWSON HALL OVAL so dig deep yorlye. Big Kisses to Kylie Umlauft for her birthday on the from 5.00pm. 22nd and congratulations to Jack Soley who completed his first official round for his handicap. Room for Sausages in Bread improvement but the signs definitely point to another young bugger raiding the prize table in the months to Chips Soft Drinks come. Welcome Jack! NOTICES: Situated over by the A&H Hall Our course super Grant Newman is doing a Ball Machine to help develop your skills, cost to Members is $6 per half-hour, $10 per hour; and Non- Members $15 for half an hour and $25 per hour. Contact the Gas Centre 22419 to make arrangements. CTC News VENUE FOR HIRE Our facilities are ideal for Tennis was back to normal this week with regular many social occasions with beautiful courts, bar and competitions all underway again after school holidays. kitchen so phone the Gas Centre and leave a message Nights are certainly cool but without the breeze great if you would like to arrange a function, or call up to the playing conditions under the lights. courts during a comp night. The Junior Development Programme fund-raising Shoot-out was a great success last Friday Night. Thanks to all the competitors who supported the Hapkido News event; sponsors for a wide selection of prizes and to Hapkido is continuing to train through the winter all the cooks for the amazing array of tasty curries and and I must congratulates those athletes who have accompaniments. Congratulations to Lynne & Julie the dedication to turn up on the cold winter nights to who came through in the Ladies section; and to Danny train. and James who produced some terrific tennis to take Off course it is a great way to burn off the winter the final of the Mens. fat and keep trim for winter, so for any one interested Junior Tennis comp will be getting back into the in learning a dynamic highly effective martial and swing of it and training squads up and running, with keeping fit please come along and join. major representative options coming up. More from The club has been approached about running a self Danny as it comes to pass. defence course for women if there is enough interest Today the Mavis Cup matches resume with Round 5 we are quite happy to run a a course. and all players are invited to bring something to share Any one interested in learning self defence can let once the BBQ is fired up to cook sausages for the kids John know on Mob 50312 or e mail [email protected]. following play. nf. Next weekend the postponed Tourist Minister’s For our regular students please note due to Trophy Mixed Doubles will be held on Sunday, 3rd circumstances out our control we have had to move August from 2 pm. Please have names in for a draw our training nights from Monday and Tuesday to for partners before 5pm Friday. Wednesday and Thursday both at 6pm. Monday nighters completed Round 7, so at the We apologise for the inconvenience but they will hallway point the ladder looks like this -: Marvels 11, now be the regular nights. Totems 9, Genies 8, Robbers 7, Astros & Jivers 5 & Stars 4. Round 8 this week will see Stars v Totems; Jivers v Marvels and Robbers v Astros. Tuesday night saw Jigglers and Super Troopers take the points after some close encounters. This week ‘s draw has Titans v Sentinels and Jigglers v Jewels. Could the Singles players please be there for a 5.30 Happy start to make the night run smoothly now the Mens Doubles Comp is also underway. Queries to Danny if 30th needed on 50524. Wednesday night matches also went well and Round Hope you 3 this week has Crushers v Raiders; Rebels v Jehts; Tigers v Magic, and Tradies v Allstars., last! Social tennis will be on offer from 5.30 pm Thursday this week and all grades and any visiting players are From all welcome. your mates Please note that the Annual Presentation Night has been rescheduled to August 16th at the Governor’s and the Lodge Resort, and the AGM will be on Aug 20th. phantom Hihi Governor’s will serve a delicious winter menu at a very reasonable cost of $23 per adult and $12 for children under 12years; so add names to the list at the Clubhouse if you’d like to attend. Court Hire Visitors and non-members are welcome to come and play during the day at a cost of $16 per hour – Night $18. However Members have FREE use METALFIX of the courts during the day and $12 per hour in the For all your rust problems evenings if there is no comp. Please use the Honesty Box if courts are unattended. 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KING PRAWNS, COOKED AND GREEN, SCOLLOPS IN 1/2 SHELL, OYSTERS, SALMON, TRUMPETER AND LOCAL FISH, VONGOLI CLAMS,OCTOPUS All available Sat Markets or anytime call Cooky 53252 or 22524. IslandNBN 2800 Realty 15439 1987 TOYOTA COROLLA STATION WAGON, Ph: 22601 Registered until March 2015, $750. Also for sale 1998 David Bell NISSAN SUNNY SEDAN, Registered until January Ph 50701 or 22240 a/h: [email protected] 2015. Good Condition. $2500. Please call 56172 or Sales: David Bell • Rentals: Nerissa Judd 51940 FOR SALE ON GOLD COAST, MYSTIC BLUE SERVICES AVAILABLE 2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER VR-X I am selling my Lancer as I am going overseas beginning of August. FOR ALL REPAIRS TO Whipper snippers, The car is in excellent condition with low mileage, chainsaws, hedgetrimmers, blowers and sharpening of has been well looked after and regularly serviced with chains, call Col at C&A Repairs on 22224 or 58300 complete service log book.. Asking price is $15900.00, PLANNING ASSIST. TOWN AND this price is negotiable. If you know of anyone on Gold ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING services for all Coast that might be interested, please contact Simon your development approval needs. Please contact Wright on 0415 842 331 or his mum Anne Gardiner or Miriam Streulens, BSc MEnvPlan CPP MPIA, on Cooky on 22524. 23784, 51055 or [email protected].
MAZDA LANTIS SEDAN, 5-speed manual, LIBBYS ISLAND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES $1,000.00 ono; DINING ROOM TABLE and 5 chairs, For all your bookkeeping requirements at Island Rates $150.00; STUDENT OR OFFICE DESK $20.00; not Island Time contact Churchyard on 22410 or SCAFFOLDING $100.00; Rinnai PORTABLE GAS 56755 HEATER $50.00; BATHROOM VANITY UNIT including taps and porcelain sink $100.00; PIONEER BEVERLY HILLS BUSINESS MACHINES. SUBWOOFER for home entertainment unit $20.00. Repairs to IPhones, Docket Printers, Printers and All prices are negociable and must go. For any of these Faxs, Free Advice. Contact Peter at norfolk@bhbm. items please call Jason on 50009. com or 51990
TWO HONDA PRELUDES. Black. One in good NEEDING REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS to your condition and registered to December, The other one garments or household items? Call Angela on 22224 or goes if interested. Please call 22972, 50399, 56825. 58077
LADIES SINGLE SPEED BIKE, new conditon, POSITION VACANT comes with helmet, spare tyres & tubes, basket and a bell. Vintage style, custom colours- a totally awesome Lattitude 29 required STAFF. Please phone Sarah on ride. $300 Tel 51192 50065. NBN280021221
FOR RENT Cascade Motors has a PART TIME WEEKEND POSITION available for immediate start. Additional 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM HOUSE, s/hot weekday hours available as required. Must be water Selwyn Pine Rd. Rent $150 negotiable. Ph Ernie computer literate and possess good cash handling 50748 skills. Contact Barry at Cascade Motors to apply or call 22168 or 50168. ONE BEDROOM FLAT For Rent On Top Of TAB. Has Own Solar Hot Water Systemm. Please Phone SALON ASSISTANT required at Sirocco. Please call 50466 Dee on 55690. NBN 280037482
VIEWS from this very private 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Colony Chinese Restaurant NBN280021163 Need A (with bath), furnished clifftop property, with garage. WAITRESS capable as KITCHEN HAND as well. CLOSE TO TOWN: 3 BEDROOM IMMACULATE Please contact Fred Wong on 22504 or 55888 HOME with bath, shower, open plan living, great decks. Plus a sep lg.1 bedroom with ensuite, sunny Paradise Hotel & Resort (NBN: 280036765) are deck, fruit trees, dbl garage, sat dish. seeking to employ an experienced CHEF on a full time Norfolk Island Real Estate. Ph 22429 basis. The successful applicant will be experienced in the preparation and cooking of local island cuisine SHOP / OFFICE SPACE IN TOWN. Previously along with special function menus and A La Carte. “Spectrum”, situated next to the Aloha office. $200 This role is a live-in position and hours required will per week + GST. Contact Sue-ellen Quintal, General cover 24 hours/7 days and often over and above a Manager Aloha & Tudor Apartments. Ph: +6723 22325 standard working week. In addition you will also be PO Box 801, Norfolk Island, South Pacific 2899 required to act as a Night Manager from time to time. To apply or find out more please phone 22177, email: ONE OF BURNT PINES BEST COMMERCIAL [email protected] or post your CV to LOCATIONS, beside Foodland Mall, opposite PO Box 70, Norfolk Island 2899. Bounty Centre. Suitable for retail, commercial or office purposes. Includes the addition of a new front deck. $350 per week Please phone 51512 Little Singapore Cafe and Taeaway requires a IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please QUALIFIED COOK for Japanese and Asian Cuisine. contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348. The applicant must have at least 10 years of experience in the food industry and able to work long hours. NBN ARE YOU TIRED OF THINKING WHAT TO 280042193. Please Email littlesingapornorfolkisland COOK EACH NIGHT, then call into The Blue Bull @gmail.com. café and pick up one of Norfolk Blue’s home cooked home meals ready to heat and serve – or if you wish, we VISITING SPECIALIST can also preheat. With approximately 1kg in each meal, there’s enough for 2 to 3 meals and that’s a bargain for CHIROPRACTOR - DR LINDON GARSKE $22. Home Meals will now be available ALL WEEK September 6th-9th; October 25th-28th; December 6th- from The Blue Bull café telephone 23456 or telephone 9th; January 17th-24th. All bookings online at www. Norfolk Blue on 23068 to pre order your favourite marvellstchiropractic.com.au meal. Choose from Traditional Beef Lasagne, Cottage Pie, Old Fashioned Beef Casserole, Beef Curry, Beef NOTICE Stroganoff & Steak & Kidney Pie.
IN APPRECIATION I would like to take this HOUSIE every Monday night at Paradise Hotel 7p.m. opportunity to sincerely thank all those who have Lions Club of Arthurs Vale supported me over the past few years on the Island and in Australia, towards establishing Care Services to MEETINGS AND AGMS those residents in need who are eligible for services. I would like to advise that I am no longer employed THE NORFOLK ISLAND MARITIME by Care Norfolk Inc. For all enquiries, please contact ARCHAEOLOGY ASSOCIATION (NIMAA) IS The Committee, Care Norfolk Inc. Lorraine Bataille HOLDING ITS AGM at 6:00pm on Monday 28th July 2014 at the Sirius Museum, Kingston. Anyone MARIAH’S OCEAN VIEW RESTAURANT is interested in Norfolk Island’s maritime heritage is open for Lunch 12pm - 2pm, Happy Hour Bar encouraged to attend. Further information please 4.30pm - 5.30pm & Dinner from 5.30pm.. phone Ric on 56570. We are closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. To make a booking please call 23155 or email NORFOLK ISLAND FLORA AND FAUNA [email protected] SOCIETY INC AGM to be held at A. & H. Hall on Monday 4 August at 6.00pm. A good attendance CAT BOARDING AT THE CAT HILTON. Going is requested. Enquiries Margaret Christian 22800 or away? Need somewhere safe and comfortable for your mobile 50901 cats to stay? Long and short term boarding available. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF Call Cassie on 55191 THE NORFOLK ISLAND BRANCH OF THE DINO’S RESTAURANT at Bumboras is open AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS, Followed by a guest Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and speaker and supper will be held in the Norfolk Room Sunday lunch. Phone 24225 to reserve your table. at the Paradise Hotel on Monday, July 28th at 7.00P. M. Members are urged to attend and interested people LEGAL ADVICE Piria Coleman BA LLB (Hons) are welcome. enquiries welcome www.norfolkislandlawyer.com.au CHERYL TENNIS CLUB AGM. 20th August, or [email protected] . 8.00am at the Club
0 0 BAILEY’S RESTAURANT & CAFÉ is OPEN for LAT.29 04’S LONG. 167 56’E Breakfast 7:30-9:30am daily; Lunch 12:00-2:00pm daily; and a la carté Dining Friday through Tuesday NORFOLK ISLAND inclusive from 6:00pm. Everyone welcome, bookings TASMAN SEA not essential but preferred. Bailey’s fully licensed TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS Restaurant in the old family homestead or Café in the HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt Garden Marquee at Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel, Saturday 26th 7.56am 1.4 2.04pm 0.3 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, PHONE 24400. Sunday 27th 8.35am 1.4 2.42pm 0.3 HILLI RESTAURANT IS OPEN ALL DAY Monday Monday 28th 9.12am 1.5 3.16pm 0.2 – Saturday from 10am – late. Lunch from 12:00pm, Tuesday 29th 9.46am 1.5 3.50pm 0.3 dinner from 6.00pm. Wednesday 30th 10.22am 1.5 4.24pm 0.3 MASTERING TASTE CHEF SCHOOL & Thursday 31st 10.58am 1.5 4.59pm 0.3 GARDEN TOUR, see, touch taste. Learn how to Friday 1st 11.35am 1.4 5.34pm 0.4 create restaurant quality meals with the Head Chef Saturday 2nd 12.16pm 1.4 6.10am 0.4 from Hilli. For bookings please phone 24270 NORFOLK ISLAND
Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 103 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 33 Friday 25 July 2014
ADMINISTRATION ACT 1936 APPOINTMENT OF GAOLERS I, Gary Douglas Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island, under paragraph 8(1)(c) of the Administration Act 1936, appoint Miriam Streulens Hayley Smith Debbie Margaret Steven; and Christopher Ciantar to be gaolers for the purposes of that Act.
Dated 22 July 2014 G.D. HARDGRAVE ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATION ACT 1936 REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GAOLER I, Gary Douglas Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island, under paragraph 8(1)(c) of the Administration Act 1936, revoke the appointment of
Aidan Maurice Bruce to be a gaoler for the purposes of the Act.
Dated 22 July 2014 G.D. HARDGRAVE ADMINISTRATOR
THE GOVERNMENT OF NORFOLK ISLAND EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP NORFOLK ISLAND LEGAL AID ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESIDING MEMBER The Norfolk Island Government is seeking Expressions of Interest from persons within the community who would wish to be considered for appointment as Presiding Member of the Norfolk Island Legal Aid Advisory Committee.
Membership is voluntary and for a period of two years with the option of re-appointment. The Committee is comprised of three members, including the Presiding Member and is provided with secretarial support.
The main role of the Committee is to make recommendations to the Minister on legal aid applications referred to the Committee and whether such assistance should be granted.
In addition, this is an opportunity to have a say in the legal aid system of Norfolk Island as a review is to be undertaken this financial year of the legal aid legislation and guidelines.
Further information about the membership, role and functions of the Norfolk Island Legal Aid Advisory Committee may be obtained by contacting Kim Edward, Secretary to the Legal Aid Advisory Committee on telephone 24272 or email [email protected]
Expressions of Interest should be addressed to Alma Davidson, Acting Chief of Staff, Legislative Assembly, Kingston or email [email protected] and received by 29 August 2014. ALMA DAVIDSON ACTING CHIEF OF STAFF
COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS The next sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down for Tuesday 12 August 2014 at 10.00 am in the Court - 104 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 33 Friday 25 July 2014
House, Kingston. A.V.A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT
THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND TENDER RESULTS
TENDER NUMBER DESCRIPTION SUCCESSFUL TENDERER AMOUNT
06/14 Contract for disposal of Norfolk Septic Services Empty Septic Tanks - $34-50 effluent - Administration Public Empty Holding Tanks - $34-50 Amenities/Facilities/Buildings Empty Grease Tanks - $20-00
EVA STUDNIARCZUK OIC RECORDS
THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND SUZUKI ESCUDO NOMADE TENDER NO 8/14 Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following motor vehicle –
SUZUKI ESCUDO NOMADE
Inspection may be arranged by contacting Gavin Snell, Acting Manager – Public Works on mobile 50952 between the hours of 7.00 am – 3.00 pm Monday to Friday.
The item will be sold “as is” and the Administration makes no warranty or representation whatsoever as to the fitness or suitability of the item for any particular purpose or use.
Tenders should be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Suzuki Escudo Nomade - Tender No 8/14” and placed in the Tender Box located in the Records Section, top floor, Administration Building, Kingston, no later than 4.00 pm on Wednesday 6 August 2014.
The highest or indeed any tender need not necessarily be accepted. JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 2005 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE INCORPORATION OF AN ASSOCIATION REGULATION 4(1) I, Barbara Joy Kelly of Norfolk Island, a person authorised on behalf by the committee of the association known as Norfolk Island Community Centre (NICCI) 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:
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of a strong, resilient and safe community on Norfolk Island.
This notice has been approved by the Assistant Registrar of Companies.
Dated 21 July 2014 M. QUINTAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES
LIQUOR ACT 2005 Application is made for he renewal of the Club licence in respect of the premises Lions Club of Norfolk Island situated on Lot 4 Pier Street and the appointment of Ian James Webb as nominee in lieu of Richard Massicks.
IAN J. WEBB, PROPOSED NOMINEE LIONS CLUB OF NORFOLK ISLAND INC
***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev Philip Bassett 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 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Tuesday 7.30am Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Administrator Father Paul Hilder SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Parish Council President - Dave Porter, for Baptism, Pastor Dion Fourie First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave 22162. Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) email: [email protected] MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested UNITING CHURCH persons. Pastor Bob Green Telephone: 22179 TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts “Rejoice in the Lord always.” Phil 4:4 time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship SUNDAY 27th at 10am: Pitcairn Praise Service. Everyone THURSDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio is welcome to come to join in the singing of favourite hymns Norfolk and to stay for morning tea after the service. SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- Solid the AM Band Bible preaching OPPORTUNITY SHOP VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for The Opportunity Shop sells worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. Good clean clothes, Small household items, SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books Tourist Attraction Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts Norfolk Island CDs Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm Wednesday: 3 pm to 6 pm Admission $2:00 Friday: 2 pm to 4pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon Closed Public Holidays COMBINED CHURCHES (Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone SUNDAY 27th JULY. 3.30pm Public Talk - Faith in Action; 22606 for details. 4.00pm. Bible Study. Jehovah is a God of organisation. 1 LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY / SHARING -10.30am Corinthians 14 : 33 Wednesdays at Community Church All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd SCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays Free home Bible study offered to people of all ages.
METEOROLOGICAL DATA JULY 2014 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n Kmh TIME Thursday 17th 1017.3 17.9 11.4 W 15 1603 0.4 6.2 Friday 18th 1009.7 19.4 12.7 WNW 29 2025 10.4 6.0 Saturday 19th 1000.9 17.9 13.0 W 41 2051 11.8 9.6 Sunday 20th 1003.9 17.8 13.9 W 39 0301 5.4 6.2 Monday 21st 1016.0 17.2 14.0 SW 27 1309 0.4 8.3 Tuesday 22nd 1017.3 16.7 12.4 SW 22 0724 4.6 6.1 Wednesday 23rd 1017.2 16.7 11.2 SW 20 1413 6.2 7.6 MONTHLY MEANS FOR JULY. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR JULY : 80.6mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 18.3 RAINFALL FOR 2014 TO DATE : 532.0mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 13.5 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 5.9 AVERAGE JULY RAINFALL : 141.8mm AVE JAN 1 TO END OF JULY : 828.2mm