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Volume 44, No. 46 SATURDAY, 21st NOVEMBER 2009 Price $2.75 incl GST “An Aviation Miracle” Norfolk Labor Challenges CareFlight/Pel-AirMedical Evacuation Government Interpretation In last week’s Norfolk islander the Chief Minister Samoa to Melbourne - blamed the global financial crisis for the collapse of Thursday, 19th November 2009 island finances. Here is a different perspective. This is how the Australian media - both print and Since Norfolk Island is essentially a single-industry TV - has been highlighting the aerial drama that economy, the state of public finances will necessarily unfolded on Norfolk Island on Wednesday evening, fluctuate in line with changes in tourism numbers. 18th November 2009. That stands to reason; even the government cannot The following Media Release, issued by Mr. John argue otherwise (see graph). Sharp, Chairman of Pel-Air Aviation, puts the full The Chief Minister has said that the global crisis story in perspective. resulted in a fall of 15% in tourist arrivals (actually the “A CareFlight medical evacuation flight operated fall was 16.3%, but then maths is not the government’s by Pel-Air Aviation from Apia (Western Samoa) to forte). Irrespective of the reasons for the decline we Melbourne was scheduled to land at Norfolk Island cannot ignore the fact that Norfolk has experienced for a planned fuel stop on Wednesday evening when it many slumps as a tourist destination. encountered deteriorating weather conditions. (continued inside) (continued overleaf)

Our photo shows Gran Lady approaching Kingston Pier during the rescue operation. Insert, the exact Westwind aircraft while on island during March 2005, courtesy B.W.McCoy There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ Norfolk Labor Challenges Government Interpretation - continued During the last decade for example here were two similar crashes in tourist arrivals ( 2002 and 2006) but we were able to withstand the impact on public finances and bounce back through diligent use of our reserves (although dwindling) and cautious spending. In a sense the global financial crisis was a ‘god- send’ for the local government providing it with a ready excuse for the island’s dilapidated financial position and a cover for its own inept management. When the GFC emerged, island finances were already spiralling out of control and being driven deeper by the NI government is unable to borrow” to cover an obsessive spending program, unprofessional and deficits. This is just plain wrong and mischievous. inaccurate costings, an abandonment of long-standing The law provides for properly structured borrowing procurement procedures and most importantly a proposals to be placed before the Commonwealth. refusal to even read the writing on the wall; let alone The Norfolk Island government simply didn’t do this understand it. By the end of the financial year the long- at the appropriate time because the Finance Minister standing relationship between consolidated finances said that by the time we get an approval we will not and tourist arrivals had been shattered, reducing from need it. So he didn’t bother. the ten year average of 216:1 to 108:1. This was about the same time as the Finance Minister Clearly it is not accurate for the Chief Minister to was claiming his airport projects were fully funded say that the decline is attributable to the global financial and on-budget; the Chief Minister was saying that our crisis. Some may choose to accept his explanation, finances are in good shape and heading for a budget Norfolk Labor does not. surplus, and the Finance Minister was pronouncing a Continuing with his theme of “blame anyone or short lived global financial crisis and little impact for anything else but me” the Chief Minister has also Norfolk Island. claimed that “because of Commonwealth legislation,

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Dominic James, made the decision to carry out a They needed more luck and they got it. It was about controlled landing onto the water off the coast of 10.00 p.m. when a farmer reported seeing strange Norfolk Island. lights at sea about 2 km to the west of the island. By The aircraft, a specially-equipped medical retrieval that time, rescuers including Norfolk Island airport Westwind jet carried out a successful landing on the manager Glenn Robinson had set off in Darren Bates’ water and the patient, accompanying spouse and two boat ‘Advance II’. They believed that the aircraft medical crew as well as the pilots evacuated safely. might be in the southeast and that information may They were rescued by boat and brought to the local have saved six lives. Norfolk Island hospital for observation. The Captain Ninety minutes after launching their boat, they reported that all passengers and crew did not have any reached the survivors, took them on board and rushed apparent injuries. them to the Norfolk Island Hospital. John Sharp, Chairman of Pel-Air Aviation said Norfolk Island airport manager Glenn Robinson that he was very proud of the Captain and the First said the passengers were shaken up by their ordeal. Officer. “They performed an intricate landing on water “They were extremely lucky and believe me, they in darkness resulting in the evacuation of everyone all know it,” he told and Australian radio station. safely and quickly. The training of both the Pel-Air “Full credit to the pilot. It was just an amazing effort and CareFlight crew came to the fore as everyone kept by him.” together and remained calm. Their professionalism After their horrendous experience, the pilots and stood out on the day and made a substantial difference passengers were patients at the Norfolk Island Hospital to the outcome.” and were not available for interview. They have all “I also want to thank the rescue team and the local returned to Australia. authorities for their prompt action and dedication which resulted in a speedy rescue and evacuation to the hospital.” Thank You Messages CareFlight Chief Executive Officer, Derek Dear Sir, Colenbrander, said the successful outcome was On behalf of the community, I wish to acknowledge testimony to the skill and training of the pilots, the publicly and thank all involved in the rescue of the prompt action of local authorities and the efforts of the passengers and crew of the Careflight aircraft that medical team in continuing to care for their patient. ditched in waters off Norfolk Island this week. Arrangements are being made for the patient to be The courage, professionalism, co-operation and repatriated to Australia”. quick thinking – together with the many acts of That is the story in a nut shell but there are so many kindness and selflessness - displayed during and after other interesting facts that need to be recorded. Here this emergency say so much about our community are a few - and its magnificent spirit. The rescue was performed After a number of unsuccessful attempts to land in difficult conditions in a manner that reflects credit on Norfolk, Captain Dominic James - a 2009 ‘Cleo’ on all involved. They are to be commended and magazine ‘Bachelor of the Year’ finalist, decided he congratulated for the part they played in saving and would have to put the plane down off Norfolk’s rugged then caring for the passengers and crew. coastline. (continued overleaf) Ditching an aircraft in water is a perilous task, with successful splashdowns like that of January 2009, when US Airways pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger was hailed a hero for safely ditching an Airbus 320 into the Hudson River in New York, saving all 155 ������� ������ passengers and crew on board. ������ �������� But in a textbook ditching that has astonished the aviation world, the ‘Westwind’ levelled out, slammed into the sea, and settled on the surface with its fuselage and wings still intact. No one on board suffered a ���������� ����������� scratch. ����������� ���������������� We quote now from Thursday’s ‘Courier Mail’ - “The next survival challenge was getting out of the ��������� ����������� �������� aircraft before it sank. Captain James would have three minutes. What happened next will be talked about on ��������� ��������� Norfolk for years. ������������������������� Escaping through the only exit hatch still useable, the pilots and four passengers scrambled on to a wing. ������������������������������ Only three had managed to put on life jackets. ������������� ����� As the plane sank rapidly in about 40m of water, The skill and professionalism of the pilots in safely landing and evacuating their aircraft and that of the Careflight medical team in continuing to care for their patient deserve particular mention. So too does the selflessness, courage and seamanship of those from our community who – despite the Arthur’s obvious danger to themselves - put to sea at night to save others. Congratulations to all involved on an excellent job well done. Your contribution and performance has Sharpening Service exemplified the finest traditions of Norfolk Island. 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A co-ordinated search and rescue operation was conducted in conjunction with the Norfolk Island Airport Authority, Norfolk Island Fire Service, Secateurs Norfolk Island Volunteer Rescue Association, local All hand operated $10.00. fishing charter companies, Norfolk Lighterage, St John Ambulance, Norfolk Island Hospital and staff, All knives, scissors and secateurs may be as well as the many other individuals of the Norfolk Island Community. dropped off at and collected from All six passengers were found in the water and Paton Place in Taylors Rd. transported to Norfolk Island safely. The Officer in Charge of Norfolk Island Police would All hedge shears and garden hand tools may like to thank the various organisations and members of be dropped off at my Steels Point house the community, particularly those who phoned in with information that led to the correct search area being (Onion Patch) by arrangement. identified, for their combined efforts in the successful Phone 23611 or Mobile 50755 rescue operation. The incident is now under investigation by the Aviation Transport Safety Bureau. Hedge Shears All hand operated $10.00. Last Wednesday evening, the staff of Norfolk Island Hospital and the rescue emergency team we have here, proved to those involved in the accident, that not only Garden hand tools could their rescuers handle the surging waves as they such as- mattocks, hoes, spades & brought them into safe landing, but that their calmness shovels all $10.00 each. and expertise from all angles, made them feel safe and secure. 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Following discussions in the recent Assembly We chose to take the tough decisions on keeping meeting and feedback following the Ministers’ forum I the economy rolling through targetted and essential have put pen to paper to clarify areas discussed in those capital works to maintain the airport’s international two forums. status and through keeping the airline flying as often as possible despite the depressed world and regional Public Sector reforms and review: travel markets. We assessed that these two areas of Although the transfer of longstanding temporary and public expenditure were the very best stimulus we casual employment to performance based contracts has could give to the Norfolk Island private sector in very been a positive step in bringing those positions into line challenging times. I thought the decisions were right with the Public Sector Management Act and providing then, and I still hold that view. stability to employees, there is some concern within the We have probably come through the worst of the service over expiring full time positions being adapted downturn, and with the new tourism strategy now to performance based contract positions. taking fuller shape and the chance to all pull together Firstly, I would like to point out that any full time under a new brand and new marketing methods and employee who chooses to apply for and is merit initiatives, I am confident that the hard decisions we selected for a performance based contract position will took at the start of the global financial crisis were the have comparable entitlements, and transfer of existing right ones in the interests of the whole Norfolk Island recreation and sick leave into the contract role. community. 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The captain and passengers were able to exit the sinking aircraft safely and using three lifejackets were able to maintain floatation for the medivac patient, passengers and crew. Although no mayday or panpan call had been received by the Norfolk Island airport, duty airport manager Larry Quintal had already commenced emergency procedures and within minutes the emergency control centre was staffed, emergency rescue personnel were despatched, aviation fire and rescue crews were briefed along with the Volunteer Rescue Association, Norfolk Island Police, Emergency Services Minister Neville Christian, Airport Manager Glenn Robinson, airport staff and marine craft operators. The Chief Minister said that what followed was a near textbook process of emergency services and rescue coordination. Communications links were engaged and coordinates were sought from Australian and New Zealand emergency services authorities for satellite confirmation of the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) location to ensure that marine rescue vessels were dispatched to the appropriate rescue zone. Unfortunately due to the rapid submerging of the ditched aircraft the EPIRB had been unable to lock onto two satellites before ceasing transmission, therefore no triangulation was available and Norfolk Island rescue authorities had to commence search operations without this critical information. Valuable local aviation experience was used to map out probable circuit paths taken by the aircraft and this information was passed through the communication network to commence a coordinated coverage of the areas most likely to contain the ditched aircraft. During this process, emergency lighting towers were erected at the Kingston pier lighting up the entire landing area and surrounding heritage buildings, while two rescue boats had been launched, equipped with safety and rescue personnel and equipment. Various vantage points around the island were used to check for any indication of wreckage and survivors and contact was made with residents living on the western coast to and much more gather last known positioning information. In amongst these operations, Scott Greenwood, who was scouting the coast across the Headstone area (continued overleaf) Near textbook - continued individually, but that he was personally grateful to the reported seeing faint light within the most likely circuit many emergency services professionals, community path area. Advance II captained by Darren Bates was organisations and volunteers who teamed together in already on his way to the area and within minutes had such a wonderful way to make the rescue and recovery located and rescued the plane’s crew, passengers and a spectacular success. patient. Another local craft operated by Sputt Douran André Nobbs provided support. Chief Minister The rescue was reported through the emergency 20 November 2009 network and the pier landing area was immediately configured to handle arriving casualties, two staffed and equipped ambulances aligned themselves with the overhead crane and two of the Island’s doctors assembled with emergency staff and coordinators under halogen lighting towers, awaiting the rescue boat’s arrival. With the array of lighting covering the landing area and the sea entrance, it was obvious that the rescue exercise was far from over as massive swells crashed against the surrounding reef and entry to the Kingston Pier. Through pitch black night the rescue vessels arrived back through the entrance, navigating reef and breaking waves to synchronize with the crane that would lift them above the thrashing water and enable rescue staff and crew to return to solid ground. After Sputt Douran’s boat was successfully removed from the water the Advance II was visible coming around the headland and with a deal of courage and expertise Darren Bates navigated the survivor laden Thank You vessel into line with the pier fenders and was craned from the water to an appropriate height enabling safe Redstone Recital - 7th November, 2009 removal of all on board. I would like to express my thanks to all the people Throughout the round of applause and cheers that who helped make the Memorial Concert and Fund erupted, emergency staff and doctors assisted and Raiser for St. Barbabas such a success. moved passengers and crew by stretcher to the waiting My Uncle Toni loved his Norfolk Island and would emergency vehicles. After initial checks and thermal have been so thrilled to have had so many of his dear blankets were applied the ambulances moved swiftly friends arrive from New Zealand, N.S.W. & Canberra to the Norfolk Hospital where further medical facilities to share in this night of ‘Redstone Memory’. had been prepared for the arrival of those rescued. A special thanks to Ian and Monica Anderson for The Chief Minister expressed the thanks of all in the allowing us the use of Ferny Lane Theatre whenever Norfolk Island community for the successful and well- we wished for warming up the voice and practice, coordinated rescue effort. “As a former long serving which was greatly appreciated. member of the RAAF, I have seen many coordinated And of course a special thanks to Ariane Forrester operations and have an appreciation for precision and not only for donating Forrester Court but for her no-nonsense responses to emergency situations”, Mr endless, creative planning which made the ‘Redstone’ Nobbs said. evening so special. “Norfolk Island has never ceased to amaze me with Much appreciation goes to Helen Price who carried its ability to maintain high standards of expertise, out all my requests before I got to the Island bringing safety, bravery and genuine concern for those in peril with me my singing partner and accompanist, both of within our region. There are many people to thank as whom hadn’t been to the Island before. Helen was the a result of this successful rescue operation, from the tireless liaison for all arrangements. This also was a level headed pilot and crew of the Pel-Air Medivac special time for Helen, as Toni passed away two years aircraft, to the coordination team at our category six ago. international airport. Volunteers, trained rescue and Thank you to all who were involved with this night medical teams, marine craft owners and operators, for helping me carry out this special undertaking, and the equipment technical support and the diligent and of course Thanks to my Uncle Toni for playing such a methodical team that not only coordinates these critical generous and supportive role not only in my life but in operations, but also ensures that training exercises are the life of his beloved Norfolk Island. relevant to actual emergency situations and of course Thank you. the members of the community who provide positive Francine Redstone outcomes with their dedication to assist in such times of crisis. As we have come to expect, Norfolk has done us proud once again”. Mr Nobbs said that there were too many people and organisations involved in the rescue to name them all �������� Tau Gardens

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Just a few minutes short of taking their first title Relay and Race, saw over 60 competitors fight it out the “Mummas”finally had to settle for second place for this years title. after a gruelling 25kms.Clearly this team is firming as A new category for walkers had the early birds up favourites for next year. before dawn and at 5.30 am the starter sent them on The NICS teachers team never gave up the hunt their way from Gallows Gate at Kingston. for their first champions title and despite being a George Douran took the early lead and with her team member short they gave their all throughout teammates Jacqui, Annette, Ginny, Judith and Amanda the morning to reel in the “Mummas” lead. Inspiring they combined in an awesome display to become our performances from the two Tony’s ably supported by fist ever team walks champions. Karl, Trevor and Anna, was enough to force their way Our two individual walkers, Jenny and Melissa, into a podium finish taking out 3rd place. followed George out of the blocks with a more Close on the chalkies team heels was the starters casual approach that was to develop in to a battle of “favourites” team comprising of the (now) middle- champions as they fought their way over the 25km aged challengers of Chris, Glenn, Darren, Aaron, course. Following a marathon tussle and despite Rachel and Katie.Glenn”Robbo” the Rabbit wasted Melissa crossing the line first, Jenny eventually little time in eating up their time deficit from the start. triumphed on age handicap with an actual time of 4 Aaron and Chris pushed themselves to the limit to hours and 6 minutes. take the lead mid race. Strong support from Darren The running event took to the road at 7.00 am in a and Katie had Rachel bathing in glory at the finish line staggered start based on age and sex factoring for the as she brought the team home for their much deserved individual runners and the combined teams. win. Eventual winner and visitor from New Zealand, The two school teams comprising of twelve athletes Robert McPherson at the sprightly age of 68 led the each were always contenders for the team titles, way and it was evident from the start that this year particularly with the strong support network and cheer he was a force to be reckoned with. Past champion Trevor Calder was off in pursuit 15 minutes later .His grit and determination almost paid off, picking up 10 minutes during the race, but his efforts to catch Robert were in vein crossing second in an actual time of 2 hours 12 minutes. Richard Cribb finished third on handicap but turned in the fastest individual time of the day of 2 hours 8 minutes. Brett”Thommo”Thompson fought hard all morning and at the first water station he was trading strides with Richard only to fade later in the race to finish fourth. The hit out for Brett was ideal preparation in his campaign to take out the Norfolk Island International triathlon title early next year The teams launched their assault on the course by sending in their fittest and strongest to battle out the first leg from Gallows Gate, past Music Valley and up the cruel climb of Driver Christian Road, along Collins Head Road to the school gates. Team” Mumalicious” lead runner Lucy Janssens powered away to maintain the teams handicap advantage at the first change. Her team-mates, Jacqui Grundy, Annette Wilkinson, Viginia Walker, Judith Roberts, Carolyn Douran Run - Individual 1st -Robert McPherson (NZL); 2nd -Trevor Calder; 3rd - Richard Cribb - Team 1st Rachel Robinson, Chris Kenny, Glenn Robinson, Darren Bates, Aaron Graham, Katie Walden; 2nd “Team Mumalicious” Gaelene Christian, Karen Menadue, Lucy Janssens, Serina Trickey, Shari Bates, Suzanne Evans; 3rd Tony Janssens, Trevor Menadue, Karl Holland, Tony Wilkinson, Anna Elliot Thanks to all participants for your support and to all the Mums, Dads, family and friends for supporting and encouraging the athletes. Special thanks to John” go squads being so well organised and mobile. For their girl” Christian for the cheerleading and entertainment efforts Athletics Norfolk Island awarded both teams and to Nicky for giving up other commitments to feed encouragement awards but from their performances it us all. won’t be long before they are forming the core of the A reminder for Saturday 28th at 2.00pm at the champion teams in this event. Well done to them all school oval for the 2009 Norfolk Island Gift. Plenty for great teamwork, performances and sportsmanship. of prizes over 3 events – the Gas Centre 100 metres, Last team to start was the team led off by Steven World Traders 400 metres and the Middlegate Mile. Arthur. Playing catch up is not easy in an event like Entries (which are free) by Wednesday please to Paula this but there were glimpses through the morning of O’Hara at Celtic Shipping or phone 22938 after hours, this teams thirst to win. Mitchell, Phoebe Michael and or to Geoff Gardner on phone 23050. Debbie stayed in touch but their handicap proved too much in the end, even after having press-ganged in the visiting Oceania Table Tennis development officer, Scott Houston, as their secret weapon, but to no avail. Their actual time to complete the course was 2 hours BOTTLE DRIVE! 36 minutes. At the completion of the competition a sausage sizzle and refreshments were provided by Athletics 5th DECEMBER. Norfolk Island, and ably assisted by culinary iron chef Proceeds in aid of Girl Guide Hall Nicky Quintal. President of ANI, Brentt Jones, awarded individuals Maintenance. and teams with their prizes, sponsored by Athletics Leaving the factory at 9am Norfolk Island by way of purchase of gift vouchers Please leave your bottles where we can from many of our sponsors who support us through find them the year. Our way of thanking them in return for their support. If you have a truck and are ble to assist Final results were: please contact Colleen Crane as soon as Walk - Individual 1st - Jenny Donaldson; 2nd- possible. Melissa Reynolds - Team 1st- Amanda Cribb,

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The Norfolk Island Amateur Sports & Unfortunately, they found that they had to do all Commonwealth Games Assocaition would like to sincerely record their thanks to the following persons the tasks themselves: provide transport for the horses, and companies who provided that typical Norfolk lead them to the stalls, be the trainer, jockey, stewards Island assistance for the introduction of table tennis: and then stand in as spectators when their horses were NI Leagues Club and Tim Sheridan for the venue scratched . and facilities; Advance Hire Cars- Jim & Louise Encouragement for some of the races was provided Tavener for the supply of the motor vehicle for Scotts by amused tourists and local people walking their use during his stay; Charles and Kyla Blackwell dogs, passing by the track. for use of their table tennis table; Norfolk Radio, And what of the horses? They were the creations George Smith & Spider Webb for the assistance with of the ladies/jockeys themselves! Queen Shirl’s horse, introductions for the establishment of the Course; The ‘Measels’, must have been feeling off colour as it did Youth Centre for use of their table Tennis table; All not do well in any of the races. Seasons Colonial Hotel; The Travel Centre - Agnes The major winner of the day was ‘Bookie’s Belle,’ Hain; Greenways Press for the exposure of Scotts manhandled around the track by Keyden. She had to Houstons visit; Norfolk Island Central School - Brett carry the horse, (which was really a book end) all the Thompson and Susan Evans for the combined School way. Every time it raced there was an uproar from the activites preparation and assistance; and the Table crowd and official enquiries to the stewards, which Tennis Interim Committee of Don Reynolds, Peter all failed. Arthur, Robyn Tavener, Bernie Christian-Bailey and Other horses in the field were: ‘Buttons’ ridden by Terry Jope. Heather, ‘Calico Lad’ was ridden by Alma. ‘Uni’ was Table tennis will be played on at The Leagues dressed correctly in Red and Purple (Red-Hat colours) Club on Monday: kids, 3.15-5.30; adults, 5.30-7.30. by Barbara. Trojan, ridden by Rowena, the only horse Any questions, please contact a member of the with four legs, was a little ‘wooden’ and ‘saw’ after it’s Interim Committee. race. I’m a Horse was ridden by Coral and lastly was Cascade Cutie ridden by Colleen, a beautiful Silver horse standing about 40 hands high, the largest horse Club L ever to race on Norfolk Island.( I think). Club L Christmas function will be held at Dino’s During the afternoon there must have been a shower Thursday 3rd December 2009 at 7.00pm. Cost is or two, although we didn’t see any, as the track suddenly $25.00pp. For Santa’s sack a $15.00 gift please. became quite heavy with puddles everywhere, then All ladies present and past more than welcome after that someone threw obstacles across the track and early bookings essential to Fenella on 23268 or Lynne it became a steeplechase. What a mishmash of a race 22267 meeting. Luckily there were no falls or other injuries. Refreshments were enjoyed between the races helping the jockeys to urge their horses on but it is sad to note that none of the horses were offered any fluids, not even water. R.S.P.C.A. presence may be required ISLAND VET SURGERY next year. Middlegate Another wonderful day enjoyed by the Bounty Babes, Red Hatters of Norfolk Island. Telephone: 50838 or 23838 Our next get together will be in early December. Come along ladies and have some fun, just email Ph: 50VET me if you are interested in joining. Developing a flexible, efficient, fully accountable and transparent. Every single public servant from the Chief Executive Officer to the most responsive and productive junior officer is responsible for their official decisions, public sector actions and behaviour to the public and to this Assembly The following statement was delivered by Mr André through the relevant Executive Member. For some Nobbs, Chief Minister at the Legislative Assembly public servants, that might mean being accountable to Meeting of Wednesday, 18th November 2009. more than one Executive Member depending on the Mr Speaker, there has been considerable discussion particular legislation administered or service provided. in recent times within the public service and between For example, the welfare officer is answerable to the Members of the Legislative Assembly concerning the Minister for the Environment, Education and Social process of change which is underway in the Norfolk Welfare, but the same person is also the companies Island public sector. I know that some of the staff officer, responsible in that role to the Minister for representative bodies have expressed reservations Tourism and Health. Some senior staff such as the about whether there has been sufficient communication CEO, Secretary to Government and Legal Services and consultation and some individual public sector Unit staff are at different times answerable to all five employees are uneasy about the implications of the Executive Members, individually or collectively. changes for their roles and their future entitlements. One of the suggestions put to me in recent times has Mr Speaker, today I will provide Members with been that public servants should not have to answer some background to the public sector management to ministers nor to implement government policies. changes, which are underway and will address the I fundamentally disagree with that suggestion, and major issues, which have been raised with me as the wholeheartedly reaffirm that representative democracy Executive Member with responsibility for the pubic requires that the public sector is part of the executive sector. branch of government and that public servants must Mr Speaker, one important principle which seems be accountable to the people through their elected often to be overlooked is that it is absolutely essential representatives. to public trust that the executive branch of government, (continued overleaf) consisting of the ministers and the public servants, be

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  Developing a flexible, efficient, responsive and dealing with customer complaints and resolving productive public sector - continued conflict. Mr Speaker, within this context, the reforms The Administration has also been proactive in and improvements which are underway within the producing a large number of administrative policies Norfolk Island public sector are aimed at achieving a and guidelines to assist staff to understand their modern, flexible, responsive, efficient, transparent and responsibilities and to deliver services in ways which productive public service. are more effective and responsive to the needs of One obvious starting point in achieving these aims customers. There are now some 35 areas with fully has been to look at how well we recruit, train, manage documented system-wide policies and guidelines, and support our staff through our human resources compared with only 9 such areas 12 months ago. policies and procedures. We have recognised for some More positive and productive performance time that the existing legislation and related policy management is a further key toward improving the manual contain a number of inflexible requirements responsiveness and efficiency of the public sector. It which pose barriers to public sector reform, workforce is the clear goal of the CEO of the Administration to planning and mobility. enhance system-wide performance management as a As well, some of the management tools still in positive two-way process to provide individual workers use are outdated and inefficient. For example, some with clear performance measures related to resources of the personnel records in the human resources area and personal development and to assist managers are still based on system cards and paper records. to foster good teamwork and outcomes through We are now looking to change to human resource clear feedback and planning based on outcomes and management software to facilitate more timely and performance. efficient responses. There has also been a heavy The starting point for this process has been to focus in the human resource area on record keeping clarify the situation of a number of positions which and the management of rules and procedures, with have been filled on a casual or short-term contract more emphasis required on providing training, basis – in some cases over many years. As part resources, support and advice to allow managers to of the overall restructuring of the Administration manage more effectively and to encourage skill and workforce, these positions have been advertised on knowledge development and productivity growth the basis of performance-based fixed term contracts, across the public sector. Recent changes in the human with an allowance made within the salary offered resource branch are intended to maintain the integrity to compensate for entitlements which might apply of the merit selection processes in place while at the to permanent positions, such as long service leave same time placing more attention on human resource and Provident Fund contributions. This process will development and training. remove employment uncertainty for many casual A recent example has been the training programme staff, while retaining sufficient flexibility to facilitate conducted over three days in October by the office a process leading towards organisational review and of the Commonwealth Ombudsman for managers restructure. Each permanent position which falls and supervisors in front-line public service delivery vacant during the period in which systemic change is roles. The training covered important issues such as under consideration will be assessed for conversion to the principles of good administrative decision making, a performance-based contract basis. providing clear and accurate reasons for decisions, (continued overleaf)

Developing a flexible, efficient, responsive and for the dedicated members of the service who are productive public sector - continued committed to delivering services of the highest quality There is no intention to require current permanent to the whole community. staff to move to fixed-term contracts. At the same As always when major reform is underway, there time, those who are employed on temporary higher will be some misunderstandings and some workers will duties will have a clear choice when positions in be fearful of the effects of change and concerned about which they have been acting are advertised as fixed- the future of their individual roles. As the minister term contracts. Their permanency in their substantive responsible, I would encourage the CEO to keep all roles will be protected, but if they are successful in communication channels open and to deal with staff merit-based selection for promotion it may well be on at all levels in ways that are fair, equitable and clear to the basis of performance based fixed term employment all concerned. contracts. Mr Speaker, we are at a relatively early stage The process now in place for performance-based of considering the most appropriate and effective contracts also gives managers the capacity to shape the structure for the public sector. No formal proposal is performance measures included in contracts to the real yet before the Government, and of course there will be needs of each position and of the wider workgroup. widespread consultation with the workforce through Performance assessment criteria will no longer be the established formal mechanisms and through more determined at a distance from the everyday workplace informal processes of consultation. The latter will by senior management or human resources officers, also of course involve detailed consultation with but will be established by line managers who will Members of the Assembly, the community and other be much more familiar with the actual requirements stakeholders. of each position and its contribution to overall team Mr Speaker, while there might be a long way to go, strategies and goals. we have made a good start toward achieving the goals Mr Speaker, several changes have been made to of creating a public sector that is modern, flexible, ensure greater communication and consultation with responsive, efficient, transparent and productive. staff and managers. The greatly expanded budget Thank you, Mr Speaker. review process ensured that all line managers were André Nobbs involved in detailed discussions of their current and Chief Minister forward budgets, within the Government’s larger strategic planning. This positive communication has identified areas where structural changes and efficiency measures can be made, to the benefit of the whole public sector. As well, the Chief Executive Officer has NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB established a continuing programme of meetings with work groups and GBEs, which involve all managers Open 7 Days from 11.00a.m. and staff from each area of operations. This allows visitors welcome free flow of feedback between senior management and staff at all levels and has been widely welcomed by • Full Bar Service • all concerned. The current senior management is also • Club Restaurant • making far greater use of “all staff” broadcast email Lunch - Monday to Sunday communications on matters such as changed policies, 12midday to 2.00p.m. new staffing structures and items of general interest to Dinner - MondayMonday toto SundaySunday all public sector workers. 6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m. Mr Speaker, as the Executive Member responsible Friday open until 9.00p.m. for the public sector, I personally consult widely with individual workers and representative bodies. In recent (Private Functions Catered for) times I have met with the Public Service Board, the • Live Entertainment • Public Service Association and the Staff Consultative • Big Screen TV • Squash Courts • Committee. I value the views of all of the members of these bodies and of the public sector workers and community members who continually talk to me ‘Phone 22440 about the issues involved in improving public sector performance while still providing rewarding careers

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Good for you, naturally Executive Members express Island Government, but we as the Legislative Assembly who are the ones that endorse any changes to the concern at proposed changes Public Sector Management Act, or have to endorse within Public Sector through the proper process any changes to the Human The concern and criticism levelled by other Resources policy, when are we going to discuss those members of the Executive at Chief Minister André matters and not let them sneak up and bite us on the Nobbs statement (see previous pages) on the proposed bum every time a job goes out to advertisement. changes within the Public sector, came as a surprise “I think a halt should be drawn on this process of to many listeners of last Wednesday’s Assembly advertising until this body is fully comfortable with meeting. the direction that the Public service is being taken. Previous to this, Statements from Executive Because we are being led around by the nose at the members were usually accepted with an occasional moment and that is incredibly unfortunate”. “niggle”. Not so this Statement as can be gauged by Mrs. Vicki Jack, the other Executive Member present the following caustic comments - “I have to say that at the meeting said that she would be just repeating the Statement that has just been made is absolute hog what had already been expressed by her colleagues. wash” [Neville Christian] or “we are being led around The thing that disturbed her through this is the terms by the nose at the moment and that is incredibly ‘reforms in the HR Policy’ - none have come before unfortunate” [Geoff. Gardner] were comments in her. The restruction of the service - once again nothing replying to the Chief Minister’s statement. has come before her or this Forum. While welcoming the Statement, Neville Christian “What really upsets me” she said “is the comment said it was timely that the Assembly should be able to about openness, accountability and transparency. I feel comment on things that were going on. that has been lacking in this process. “I am a little bit confused” he said “because towards “It is something that needs to be corrected and the end of his Statement he said ‘that no formal proposal corrected ASAP if we are to continue”. has been received by the Executives or the Assembly The Chief Minister said that he took everyone’s to either reform or restructure the Public Service’”. issues on board and he pointed out that on a regular “However, earlier in his Statement he tells us that basis all Members are made aware of issues in regards the process is well under way”. to some of these changes. “He also tells us that recent changes in the Human Resources (HR) section of the Administration were done so that a person could fill the position on a merit- based selection. I fail to see how at least two staff members, who fill positions within the HR section of the Administration and who got those positions based on a merit-based selection process, could be involuntarily or voluntarily moved side ways and be replaced by a person who didn’t get the job as a result of the position being advertised. Therefore they did not �������������������������� go through the merit-based selection process described by the Chief Minister as ‘upholding the principles of ��������� �������� ������� the merit-based selection process’. �������������������� ��������� ������ ������ “I have to say that the Statement that has just been �������������������� ��������� ������ ������

made is absolute hog wash”. �������������������� ������ ������ Geoff. Gardner, Minister for Health was the next to speak and said he also welcomed the opportunity to �������������������� hear a little more about the proposed objectives of the ������������������������� portfolio and offices within the [Public] service. �������������������������������������������� “Other than the representations that have been made to me by staff within the Administration and �������������������� the various consultative groups that were referred ������������������������ to by the Chief Minister, I certainly haven’t got any ������ ����� �������

information on any of those initiatives. I welcome the �������������������� ������ ����� ������ opportunity of being provided by some over-view of what is happening and what is proposed” he said. �������������������� ������ ������ After a long and detailed reply to the Statement, ���������� Minister Gardner concluded by saying “It is not for ��������������������������������� somebody to march out into the sunset on their white �������������������������������������������� horse and declare ‘I have a new policy and we are going to to do X, Y and Z, unless it has gone through the very �������������������� extensive process of consultation and consideration. It is important that we all understand that and abide by those requirements”. “When is it that we, as a body, not as the Norfolk ������������������������������������ ������������� � ���������������� Time is Fast Running Out to purchase a Chapel Tile In our edition of 17th October we reported on the re-roofing of historic St. Barnabas Chapel which was being carried out by the Australian company “Mr. Shingles” owned by Damian Hand. Speaking to us in that first interview, Mr. Hand estimated that the re-roofing project would take from 8 to 12 weeks to complete. A total of some 13,500 slate tiles, sourced from a quarry in Canada, were needed to replace the previous roof laid in 1958. As the tiles from this earlier re-roofing were asbestos based they had to be carefully removed. Thanks to David Magri, the KAVHA Works Supervisor and the boys from the Restoration team - Kane Anderson, Peter Knapton, Mick Williams and Dean FitzPatrick - this work was successfully carried out. This enabled the men from “Mr. Shingles”- Matthew Levitt, Stuart King, Tim Bonney and Chris Kenny (who had been brought over especially by the Church of England Parish Council to act as Works Supervisor), to commence with the laying of the new slate tiles. Thanks to the run of wonderful weather and the fact that the original timber used on the roof was still in A1 condition, the tiling is fast coming to a completion and, if all goes well, should be completed in a fortnight’s time. In the original article we mentioned that many people had sponsored a Chapel slate tile at a cost of $10. At the time of going to press some $5,000 had been raised. If you would like to help in the preservation of this beautiful Chapel which was consecrated on Tuesday, December 7th, 1880 and have your name, or that of a loved one, printed on one of the slates which will be used the cover the Bell Tower, just get in touch with Bernie Christian Bailey on either 22411 or mobile 50049. Our pictures show - (l. to r.) Tim Bonney, Stuart King, Chris Kenny and Matthew Levitt together with other scenes of the work that they have done on the Chapel roof. - Tom.

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus To gain a better understanding of the issues involved, an Information Session and Open Discussion will be (BVDV) held on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at Rawson Hall INFORMATION SHEET FOR CATTLE Supper Room between 5.30 pm and 7 pm. OWNERS IN NORFOLK ISLAND All cattle owners are invited to participate and put forward their ideas of BVDV management for the future of Norfolk Island’s cattle industry. Further What is BVDV? information is available from the Stock Inspector on BVDV is a viral infection in cattle that is found in 50 217. Australia and New Zealand, and is now confirmed to 20 November 2009 be present on Norfolk Island. The main impact of this virus is on herd productivity, resulting in increased abortion rates (up to 25-50%), poorly developed calves and increased susceptibility to other diseases. The virus is transmitted from cow to cow via contact with secretions, but does not transmit to humans. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases of BVDV, physical symptoms of illness are often not obvious and may go undetected for long periods of time. It is most often identified once herd productivity has noticeably decreased over a few breeding seasons.

What does BVDV mean for Norfolk Island? Friends of Yoga The virus was first reported in 2006 when small scale Ahisma: testing was undertaken of a private herd on the Island Cultivating Compassion and the results came back positive. Follow up testing In one of the guiding texts of yoga, the Yoga Sutras, undertaken at the April Muster 2009 identified that the written by the ancient sage Patanjali, there are detailed virus is widespread amongst the common herd and is the five yamas or codes of conduct. Ahimsa is the at a level that can significantly impact on productivity first of these practices that help us create an ethical levels on the Island. From the cattle tested, 72% of the foundation for our lives. cattle had a positive result. Ahimsa is derived from two words ‘a’ meaning To put the potential impact of BVDV into ‘not’ and ‘himsa’ meaning ‘harm’. It therefore means perspective, a simple calculation can be done based “non-harming’ on a conservative estimate of cattle numbers of Learning to practice ahimsa or non-violence, approximately 1000 on the Island. If there are 600 starts with ourselves and our limitations. Ahimsa cows (infected with the virus) that become successfully must be adhered to when engaging in Hatha (the pregnant during the breeding season, it would mean physical practice of asana) yoga. Respect your body’s that potentially 180 calves would not survive (based limitations and inner wisdom. If something feels on a 25% loss rate). This is quite a large number wrong or dangerous, do not do it. Knowing when to and would impact on cattle owners significantly. In slow down, rest and recuperate is the sign of advanced an isolated community like Norfolk Island, there is a yoga practice. possibility that eradication could be achieved. We can only claim that we are truly practicing ahimsa when we are acting with love and compassion What are the Options? towards ourselves as well as others. There is a range of options available for the control “ahimsa pratishtayam tatsamnidhau vairatyagah” of BVDV. These (in simple terms), are listed below: Around one who is solidly established in nonviolence, 1. Do nothing hostility disappears. Yoga Sutra 2:35 2. Eliminate the persistently infected cattle which Classes this week are led by Sarah Tuesday 5.30- continually spread the disease 7.00pm, Wednesday 5.30-7.00pm with Aubrey and Thursdays with Aubrey 5.30-7.00pm. Classes are held 3. Vaccinate to build immunity upstairs in the Cyber centre at the end of the village. 4. A combination of options 2 & 3 A small cost of $8 applies and remember if you do all three classes in one week the third class is only $4. Namaste Where to from Here? Before any option is agreed upon, it is important to take two steps. The first and most important step is to talk with all cattle owners about what their preferred approach would be before any decision can be made. If plans for eradication or vaccination are decided upon, the next step would be to look at putting together an action plan and seek funding so that we can move forward at the next muster in 2010. our wholesaler partners, and we have had the added benefit of being on show in Huey’s cooking program too. So what have we seen by way of results? Our website at www.theworldofnorfolk.com.au has been a huge hit. Media and industry in Australia have overwhelmingly welcomed it. A past visitor from Australia, Margaret Critchley emailed to say: “I would Building A More like to congratulate you on your new website - it is Sustainable Destination fantastic! Well done. It has pretty much everything We have just reached the end of the first four weeks that anyone would want to know, including some of the new brand campaign in Australia for destination magnificent photographs. It is very easy to browse Norfolk. So it is appropriate that I give you an update through.” on how things have gone so far. Unique visitors to the site have grown by 68% since This campaign is our very first promotion that has the campaign launch, with over 21,000 having visited been specifically designed and implemented to build the site over the last four weeks. More importantly, a sense of destination for our world. We have never over 30% of visitors click through to one of our so formally attempted to use an idea like Welcome participating wholesalers websites. One of our largest back to Earth to give the consumer the feeling that our wholesalers reported a 15 times increase in hits from world is a special place for them. A place where they our website in one of these weeks. can reboot. A place of pared back simplicity, where Norfolk Island Tourism’s Marketing Manager the complexities and hassles of their lives simply don’t attended a travel show in Armidale and Tamworth on exist. At the launch of the campaign to New Zealand November 14 and 15, and made some bookings, some media in early November several travel journalists of which were to people who had seen the Welcome said it was the best work they had seen out of Norfolk back to Earth TVCs. One of our wholesale partners for 30 years! ... high praise indeed. reported good bookings in the first two weeks, a The past four weeks have seen the first piece of the slackening off in week three, but with better bookings campaign in the market, with three TVCs on Pay TV. this week. Another has put on another resource to We launched a completely new website that has been manage the increase in inquiries. And yet another was the call to action for the TVCs. There have been tactical achieving 60% more bookings in the last few weeks. advertisements placed into the market by several of (continued overleaf)

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CONTACT L.J.QUINTAL REAL ESTATE ON Ph: 50413/50414 / 23767 Building A More Sustainable Destination - Thank You continued Thank you to everyone for making us feel so This is all very encouraging, and this increased welcome, and our stay on the island so enjoyable. activity can be attributed, at least in part, to the To the Hibiscus Tudor, thank you for the great room destination campaign. and service. The bookings on Norfolk Air for December 2009 Penny and Snoop, thank you for your invitation to through February 2010 currently stand at 5% better visit this wonderful place. than for the same period last year. This is from a low We’ll be back! base because visitor numbers were 15% down last Thanks again, year, but it is a positive too. Chris and Deb. But it has not been all plain sailing. The conversion of leads to actual bookings remains a challenge. We We wish to take this opportunity to thank all our have monitored the campaign closely each week and friends and relations for the hospitality and generosity have adjusted what we are doing. For example, click shown to us during our stay on beautiful Norfolk throughs from our website were not going to a unique Island. World of Norfolk landing page in our wholesaler Lone (formerly Edward), Rusty, Merle, Ron and partner’s site. This is being addressed because we want Bub Nobbs. to minimise the possibility of a customer (inquiring Thanks yorlye. about/booking) another destination. We have decided to action a Welcome back to Earth email campaign to 10,000 past visitors, starting in early December. The importance of a brand for destination Norfolk Stop Press Letter to the Editor is critical. We know from research that our major competitive destinations are New Zealand and Dear Sir, Tasmania. If you look at their tourism performance I consider myself to be reasonable, honest and a law over the last year, both have performed better than abiding citizen. Norfolk. Visitor numbers to New Zealand have fallen It really disappointed me to learn that some person / by only 1.8%, and visitors to Tasmania have grown persons had complained to the officials regarding work 7%. We suffered a 15% fall to June 30 2009. Why being carried out on my land at Red Road. I would might they have done better? They do have more just like to let you know that you could have called money to spend. They do have the advantage of low me and maybe called in for a cuppa and I would have cost airfares. But they both have a destination brand explained to you the extent of the work. that helps sustain them. We can learn much from them Also to the Administration officers who inspected in this regard. the property. Next time a phone call would be Results so far, in a very difficult market, see us appreciated, just to let the land owner know that you quietly confident that we are on the right track in would be entering my land. raising awareness that will lead to more bookings for To the complainant, it appears you have a lot of Norfolk. time on your hands. Perhaps you can come and help There is much on our radar. The TVCs in Australia clear the land for me. One other thing, ‘you look after will continue until the end of November. This Sunday your backyard and I will take care of mine’. The World of Norfolk features strongly in a special Yours etc. ‘seniors and boomers’ edition of Escape magazine, (in Margaret F Evans (Peggy). five News Limited newspapers across Australia). The campaign rollout for New Zealand will commence within days. An email campaign begins in early December. And our major print-based promotion will begin early in January 2010. Wally Beadman (A/GM Norfolk Island Tourism)

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Looking for a local telephone/facsimile or mobile number, why not try our online Telephone Directory www.whitepages.gov.nf www.yellowpages.gov.nf Students from the ‘Back O Bourke’ help out in the park Norfolk Island National Park has a few more plants thanks to a group of students from Pera Bore Christian School in Bourke, New South Wales. Teacher Richard Oakroot, rearranged his planned student tour of Tasmania, on news that his wife Sarah-Jane Oakroot, had been offered a position as the natural resource management ranger in Norfolk Island National Park. Richard quickly got the support of parents and his school community to transfer the educational tour to Norfolk Island. The students, from years 7-10, have been here for a week and have thoroughly enjoyed their Norfolk experience. They have also made a great contribution to Norfolk’s environment by planting Norfolk Island pine trees and Ti trees in the Red Road section of the park where large areas of woody weeds have recently Café and Bookshop been cleared. R.E.O. The planting was led by Sarah-Jane in her first community planting. Prior to Norfolk Island, Sarah- ���������������������������� Jane was a Ranger in Bourke for 4 years and managed Gundabooka National Park and Nocoleche Nature Reserve. Sarah-Jane comes with great natural resource management skills and will be an asset to the park management team. Sarah-Jane said, “It was great to have the Bourke students here to help me out with my first planting of Norfolk Island plants in the national park and to be able to share the beauty of this national park with young people from my old home.” A very special thank you to back of Bourke students for helping out. We now look forward to having our grade 5 and 6 students to come and complete the Offering... planting in this area in a couple of weeks time. Picttured are Richard (far left) and Sarah-Jane ������������������������������������� Oakroot (back-right) with the students visiting from ����������������������� Bourke ������������� Open 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Saturday Phone 23088 Email: [email protected] Stop Press Letters to the Editor Dear Sir A feature of the term of the present Legislative Assembly has been the dismal visitor numbers which Norfolk Island has experienced, particularly as some of our competitors have at the same time increased their numbers despite the ‘Global Financial Crisis’ on which the Norfolk Island Government has relied when SEABED DREDGING PROPOSAL explaining our downturn. Our Tourist Bureau has focussed on its rebranding Opportunity For Public Comment exercise since soon after Mr. Beadman was appointed to it, almost three years ago. We have regularly been Public comments are now being received by the told of a promised land, filled with mountain bike Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and riding kayak paddlers, in which mature travellers and the Arts in relation to the proposal for dredging in groups do not blot the landscape. Journalists have been waters off Norfolk Island. encouraged to feature mountain bikes and kayaks in what they write. Minister Gardner has been reported in The Department has received a proposal in the trade press as stating that the Island wants change, relation to this activity. The public is invited to and does not want mature travellers or groups. comment on this proposal. The Minister has failed to acknowledge that the Documents supplied by the proponent of the mature traveller market is huge, and will continue to be so. Mr. Beadman, both as Chairman of the Bureau action are now available for download at http:// and now as its General Manager, has had adequate www.environment.gov.au/epbc/notices/norfolk- opportunity to clearly state the Bureau’s position. island-dredging.html It seems to be one of straddling the fence in a most The proposal must be considered under the uncomfortabe position - saying that the importance of Environmental Protection and Biodiversity our existing market is recognised, but doing very little Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). The EPBC to encourage it, while continuing to preach about the promised land. Act is the Australian Government’s central piece Equally importantly, Minister Gardner has failed to of environmental legislation. It provides a legal run a reality check on the Beadman dream, and has not framework to protect and manage nationally critically examined what the Bureau has and has not and internationally important flora, fauna, achieved during the term of the present Assembly. ecological communities and heritage places A lot of community money is being spent, but with — defined in the Act as matters of national little accountability. environmental significance. Further information December and January will see Norfolk Air about the EPBC Act can be found at http://www. carry what they believe will be a healthy number of environment.gov.au/epbc/index.html passengers. Year after year those months see residents travelling, locals returning for holidays, and friends Comments on the proposal - quoting the and relations visiting the Island. December and reference number and title of the referral – can January are always poor months for the commercial be sent to: sector. It will be surprising if the downward spriral is arrested in December and January. Yet the Bureau is Email: [email protected] doing little that has any prospect of overcoming that, Fax: 00612 6274 1789 and Minister Gardner, with his regular overseas travel on private business, is missing the opportunity to show Post: Referral Business Entry Point, EIA leadership on Norfolk Island by demanding results Policy Section (EPBC Act) rather than what might be just a pipe dream. Approvals and Wildlife Division This is, of course, not Minister Gardner’s first mistake. He and Minister Jack were key players in the Department of the Environment, Water, closure of Norfolk Jet Express in mid 2005. Heritage and the Arts At that time the Norfolk Island Government had GPO Box 787 a few accounts which were owing by Norfolk Jet Express. One of about $500,000 was being paid at the CANBERRA ACT 2601 rate of about $5000 a week plus interest. The other Please note that all public comments will be was about $60,000 which reduced to about $40,000 before the critical dates. considered by the decision-maker. However, Ministers Gardner and Jack supported the comments may not be acknowledged or commencment of a winding up application against responded to. Norfolk Jet Express. The company’s Brisbane solicitor Comments must be received by close of offered to pay the $40,000 (from funds which had been business on 27 November 2009 deposited to his trust account) provided that the (continued overleaf) Letters to the Editor - continued Norfolk Island Tourism winding up application was withdrawn. The Norfolk Island Government refused to do that, and the rest of Showcase the story became history - Norfolk Jet Express closed, Postponed To 3rd February 2010 the $40,000 was lost, the $500,000 was lost, a lot of We regret that due to conflictions with the Jazz Norfolk Island jobs were lost, the visitor industry Festival and a few other things, our planned Tourism suffered a downturn, and people had overlooked Showcase for Wednesday 9th December is being the extent to which Norfolk Jet Express supported postponed to Wed 3rd February 2010 advertising, and supported local clubs and charities. Thankyou to those businesses who paid for a Norfolk Air rose like a phoenix from the ashes, and promotional table - please contact me and let me know Norfolk Air needed to carry the Norfolk Jet Express if you would like to get your money back or leave it passengers without having any way to be paid. Norfolk with us in preparation for the event being held next Air has since found itself losing money at a significant year. rate due to the Bureau failing to deliver the passenger We’ll be in contact closer to dates to garner support numbers which are required for Norfolk Air to be and hope to see you there. Please accept our apologies viable. for any inconvenience this causes. I did not participate in the discussions about closing Best Regards Norfolk Jet Express, as I had acted as their solicitor Louise Tavener on a number of occasions. I regret not participating, President as I may have been able to at least remove the Norfolk Island Promotions Group vindictiveness which I believe was a large part of the basis for the decision to seek to close them. I am concerned that the same vindictiveness continues to play a large part in the Norfolk Island Goverment’s decision making process, and that of the Legislative Assembly. It is time for change. I hope that the present Legislative Assembly is capable of bringing that about, despite the 2828 - 2929 NovemberNovember 20092009 particular Ministers who do not appear to be committed to genuine reform. Regards YogaYoga RetreatRetreat John Brown onon NorfolkNorfolk IslandIsland

For more information Dear Ed, contact [email protected] It looks like Andre has just flushed away the very last shred of the You are invited to join in a weekend Yoga Retreat on Norfolk! governments credibility in the title of You may design your own program! Do as much or as little as you like... last week’s front page story. Yoga ~ Marie Baker, Teacher Trainer Instructor - Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga This lost $5 million dollars has not ~ Aubrey Mace - Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga come as a direct result from global ~ Sarah Quintal - Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Instructor economics or a 15% downturn in numbers. Yoga practice with pranayama & meditation I know this because with some Your meals: creative business decisions and belt ~ Vegetarian breakfast, lunch & dinner with fresh seasonal fruits, nibbles & juices. tightening, our business has in fact Your venue: increased its profits by roughly 8%, as Camping (all equipment provided) on private local property in Anson Bay have many others, in exactly the same timeframe and with the same visiting balance of mind, body, spirit demographic. Everybody knows where the $5 million has gone. Does unnecessary infrastructure, absolutely crazy spending, public sector pay increases, jobs for mates and some very strange business deals by a Finance minister Phone: 52144 who is affording all the best in home $245 (all inclusive: improvements and new toys ring a bell? instructors, meals, Yours etc. camping equipment) Cum orn, not everyone is that gullible surely. 28 - 29 November 2009 Whats on at the R.S.L “Norfolks Premier Club”

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On a personal note, I would like to thank the CRISIS COUNSELLING 24hrs free & anonymous : Ph1800 1967 community for the warm welcome that has been extended, both to my family and myself, and we are COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRE all really looking forward to being part of the Norfolk 9.30am-1.00pm weekdays : Ph22447 Island community for the next two years. KIDS HELPLINE From a professional perspective, I would also like 24hrs free & anonymous : Ph1800 551800 to thank all those involved in the search and rescue KARITANE operation on Wednesday evening, that carried into 24hr, free call, advice re children 0-5 : Ph1800 2273 early Thursday morning, following the controlled YOUTH HELP ditching of the CareFlight aircraft. It is through your Information : www.reachout.com.au efforts and commitment that the rescue was executed DOMESTIC VIOLENCE so successfully. It also provided me with a snapshot of www.australiasaysno.gov.au : Ph1800 200 526 how everybody on Norfolk Island pulls together in a MENSLINE AUSTRALIA time of need and the community as a whole should be Especially for men (not a free call) proud of the efforts displayed on the night. Ph 1300 78 99 78 or www.menslineaus.org.au I would like to take this opportunity to offer my view BUDGET HELP of where we as police sit in the community. For me, Rees Walden (free) : Ph24287 Police are and remain the guardians of the community. DEPRESSION HELP We are part of the community and we work with others Information : www.beyondblue.org.au to protect the community and keep it safe. I would ask RED CROSS all of you to look at what you can do to assist us in this Telecross support call service : Ann Wright : Ph 22739 endeavour and from me as your new Police Sergeant, WEIGHT CONTROL Please do your bit to help us help you. SDA Church : Ph 22201 With that in mind, the Christmas period is QUIT SMOKING approaching. It is timely to put in a reminder of the SDA or Hospital or Counsellor : Ph 23191 dangers of drinking and driving. We all want people CRAFT GROUP to enjoy the festive period with friend and family and SDA Church : Ph 22201 remain safe. YOUTH CENTRE Please remember the two golden rules: If your Open Friday and Saturday : 7am - 10pm : Ph 24111 going to drink, don’t drive. If your going to drive, LETL SALAN PARENTS GROUP don’t drink! Nominate a designated driver and lets all For parents of young children : Ph 22636 : [email protected] enjoy Christmas. NISEDU I look forward to meeting more of you in the coming Special Education Unit : Ph 23000 weeks. ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE Sergeant Vince Pannell APM First Aid Training : Ph 53533 / 23181 OIC, Norfolk Island Police DENTAL CLINIC FIREARM LICENCES Hospital : Ph 22091 Police remind firearm owners that it is your HOSPITAL responsibility to ensure that you hold a current licence. Grassy Road : Ph 22091 Many firearm licences are due for renewal in 2010. PHYSIOTHERAPIST If your licence has expired or will expire shortly, you Hospital : Ph 22091 should attend the Police Station and arrange renewal. BABY HEALTH CLINIC CRIMESTOPPERS Monday and Wednesday : Ph 22091 Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take RESPITE CARE information on any criminal matter. All Crimestoppers Hospital : Ph 22091 reports will be accepted anonymously. DISTRICT NURSING Norfolk Island police wish to reassure members of Emily Channer Trust (Hospital) : Ph 22091 this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are DIABETES MANAGEMENT made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to Hospital : Ph 22091 caller ID or subscriber tracing. HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Members of the public requiring police assistance Raise funds for equipment : Ph 22091 on the Island are requested to dial the normal Island SUNSHINE CLUB number for police attendance (ph 22222). The Funds for medical asssistance : Ph22091 Crimestoppers number is for reporting criminal WHITEOAKS information and will not result in an immediate police Local Seniors Social Group : Lorraine DeRijk : Ph 22638 attendance. SERVICE CLUBS RADIO NORFOLK airs Island Beat at 2.30pm Lions and Lions of Arthurs Vale. Rotary, Quota, Probus each Thursday. For contact phone 22147 Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 8

Dear Sir, 1. Ductile metal 9 10 The planned removal of three healthy Norfolk 4. American Indian tribe 11 12 13 Island Pine trees framing The Queen Elizabeth Look 9. Desert spring 14 15 16 Out leaves most in a state of bewilderment. 10. Inactive Surely to replace these superb mature trees with a 11. Sea duck 17 coin operated telescope which will offer uninterupted 14. Bivalve 18 19 mollusc views of Kingston, as well as views into picnics and 16. UK princess 20 21 22 barbeques, is totally unacceptable. 17. Lacking 23 24 25 26 We have gone to great lengths to save an ailing tree flavour 27 28 29 at Banyan Park yet offer no hesitation in falling these 18. Affirmative 19. Creeping 30 31 three native trees. plant There is simply no justification in planting young 21. Embodiment replacements elsewhere, these trees, deserve to be left 23. Layer 32 33 alone with their majestic presence in tact. 25. Hideous 27. Disturbance 8. Ancient Solution to Yours etc 30. Madness 12. Hearten Yarm and Sue Menzies 31. Bumpy last week’s 13. Detonate Crossword 32. Buckler 15.Curmudgeon 33. German city P I T C H H S Q U I D 16. Goodbye A H E R E C T N E 20. Postage items N E R V E R U S U R P Norfolk Island DOWN I O D R E A D S O 1. Squat 22. Punctuation mark C U B A E V G U N S 24. Tedium S W O L V E S A E In all the world --No place like this 2. Linguini e.g. G A L E E N G L A D 26. Oatmeal dish U A S A T U R N X Reason 42 3. Otherwise T O M B S E U S E S 27. Shopping area We don’t have soul destroying bushfires here as 5. Duo L P V E R S E C T 6. Hygienic 28. Careless E M O T E I E M E R Y S O E X P E L N L they do in Australia. 7. Respect 29. Great Lake S E N O R E S U E D E Charles

 Tel: int + (6723) 22429  Mob: 50803, 50804 or 54899 e: [email protected] www.norfolkislrealestate.com AUCTION TO BE HELD IN OUR OFFICES Wednesday 9th December 09 at 1.00pm Partly finished home on nearly 13 secluded acres in a remote rural location. 3 bedrooms, 99 Selwyn Pine Rd large open plan living area with fireplace. Timber kitchen. Deck at rear with valley & mountain views. Totally private location. Plenty of potential. Scope to develop further. Inspections at Open Houses, or strictly by appointment.   Letters to the Editor - continued had successfully negotiated a $500 per week increase Dear Sir in his contract. A few weeks ago in this paper I expressed the view Remuneration to a CEO, would normally be a that the Norfolk Island Government should develop a matter for a board. This particular example gives rise strategy to exit the airline business. to questions such as who negotiated the increase? Did While we all recognize that air services to Norfolk a proposal come before the “board”? Did it include are essential, it is not essential that they be provided by performance measures? the government. Was it debated, voted on, minuted ? When the NIG took on the provision of air services Is there any rigor applied to more important to Norfolk Island, and the NIG deserves some credit decisions such as contract variations, cancellation, for that decisiveness, it was intended to be an interim adding to or otherwise varying schedules? Is there, measure. in fact, a consolidated file on airline operational Leaving aside questions of political mandate, the decisions/issues? issue of corporate governance is of prime importance. Given that Norfolk Air operates outside the Having established Norfolk Air, NIG proposed to requirements of the Public Sector Management Act incorporate the operation but, in the end, it did not. 2000 and the Public Monies Act 1979, and that it The regulatory requirements of incorporation would may also not comply with the requirements of the have imposed standards of reporting and decision- Companies Act 1985, one could reasonably question making necessary for good corporate governance. the legality of the operation of Norfolk Air. As incorporation did not proceed we did not get a Yours etc. management board drawn from a cross section of the Fred Howe community, but a “board” made up of the Executives Norfolk Island of the NIG. It became clear from questions in the Assembly this week that the issue of corporate governance of Dear Sir, Norfolk Air is not taken very seriously by the NIG. Mr. Sheridan asked several questions pertinent to the Incentives for use of electric cars in Ireland The Irish Government has declared no vehicle issue of the transparency of the operation of Norfolk registration amounting to euro 1400 on any electric Air. vehicle sales in Ireland. Firstly it appears that the Executive does not sit Why are we procrastinating in the fight against as a board specifically to consider issues of airline global warming. management. It appears to deal with airline business Yours etc. in conjunction with the normal Executive meetings Charles held each week. Given that the records of Executive meetings are not made public it could be concluded that a separate consolidated record of airline business does not exist (continued overleaf) as would normally be required to comply with the Companies Act 1985. As a small example of the issues that could come before the “board” the Finance Minister revealed at this weeks Assembly meeting that the Airline CEO

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$2.99 $5.65 $1.65 $3.85 Letters to the Editor - continued This is a disease and the cure has been confused. The disease is the Government’s debt and the total Dear Sir mis-handling of and in the financial system of Norfolk It is time again for me to put pen to paper. Island. The severity of the financial crisis on Norfolk The debt needs to be reduced but this cannot be Island cannot be underestimated. The recent changes achieved in the short term. Cease forthwith incurring in the rise of Goods and Services Tax across the debt. For example: an airline costing K$300 per month whole community by this present Government has not (but what are the real costs?). The Australian airlines eased their credit conditions. Dem tull that the GST at present are certainly an impediment to our growth. could rise yet again, (by the same Government) to We need to raise in a positive way, tourist numbers. 15% shortly!! The monies raised by the community This is paramount. Norfolk Island is committed to this are certainly insufficient to cover present continuing recent marketing campaign that they say is going to losses and debts let alone those of the future. change the world! In no way whatsoever will any financial plans As the saying goes: If you ain’t got the money you restore lending and financial activities to anywhere don’t buy, but this present Government sure has and is near the level required for growth to resume on Norfolk continuing so to do. Island. Yours truly, The monies “supplied” to this Government will Maureen King simply not flow back into the real economy. If this isn’t insolvency then what is it? The Government is in debt, too much debt and Dear Jonno, are still unable to service it – try as they have. Until As we celebrate 10 years of Coffee Roasting on the the complete list of debts are written down and this island this month we would like to spread the word and Government said that they would be wholly transparent, thank all the individuals and buisnesses who continue “well intentioned spending”, and this is vital, will take to support and encourage us in our business both here some time to have any meaningful effect. and away, through your paper please. This Government has borrowed to finance their This years Golden Bean Coffee Awards saw Norfolk spending at the detriment of this community. Even in Island Coffee bring in another 2 bronze and another 2 the latest Legislative Assembly Agenda (14/11/09) the silver medals across our range, annihilating some past Waste Management Regulations 2004 and the increased competitors, and holding our own against the large fees by which will more than double, this Government increase of entrants this year. once again are welding the knife even further into the That makes a grand total of 17 medals, in Australia, deeply hurting “wounds” of our community. over the last 4 years! Norfolk Island cannot blame the global economy as Coupled with our Pesticide free product this makes our present Government has often quoted, and quoted it unquestionably “Norfolk’s Best Coffee!” once again in The Norfolk Islander of 14 November Never before has Norfolk Island achieved a locally 2009. This community needs to adjust swiftly to a new created, exportable product with anywhere near such economic order, and to reduced expectations. We need high acclaim and we are thrilled at the destination and must deal pragmatically with our financial crisis our journey has led us to for our 10th roasting now and its potentially devastating social costs. anniversary. This crisis calls into question many of the decisions Thanks all Yorlye! and actions of this present Government and the Julian and Suzanne Cameron community must exert some control over this, as it is Norfolk Island Coffee / The Norfolk Island now everyone’s problems and concerns. Coffeehouse For at this present time we have in our community three kinds of people: the haves, the have-nots and the have-not-paid-for-what-the-haves have. Past Governments may well have been founded Thank You and voted for by a community who came from hard Kay and Adrian Slack from South Auckland New survival times and entered into a time of prosperity Zealand, would like to sincerely thank their Norfolk which every member of this community benefited. Island friends for the wonderful times they have Voters were lulled into a false sense of security by enjoyed. a mixture of new monies into the island in the form They have been visiting Norfolk Island for many of multi-millionaires, new enterprises in the form of years and will continue to do so. In the meantime they retail shops, a first class standard of living with hardly wish to thank sincerely the professionalism of Norfolk any pressures, and an apparent economic stability. Island Real Estate staff over these recent times. But this has changed today in 2009. Today’s financial crisis is a huge reality against which all our prosperity is being dashed and is proving to be utterly unsustainable. We have now involved ourselves in such a colossal financial mess that this Government obviously does not know how to overcome without making huge increases, once again, in selected areas, this week Waste Management, next week? 2011 Lions Convention to be held on Norfolk It may be quite a way off but successful gatherings take time to organise. Lions Chris Gatehouse, Sheryl Buffett, and Dick Massicks went to this year’s Convention in Nowra, and were successful in winning the 2011 Convention for the Sydney Clubs of District 201N5. Nowra hosted 200 Lions in the Bomaderry Bowling Club over three days, and many of the attendees had previously been to Conventions on Norfolk. They were talking of many more people coming to Norfolk in November 2011. The Clubs of Arthur’s Vale and Norfolk Island Organising has already begun and Convention have hosted five conventions in the past, and this Chairman Chris Gatehouse will be looking for one is to remember Ian Kenny who did much of the assistance from businesses and individuals to make organising for the previous ones. It is intended that it this event a huge success. The photo shows Lions will be as Ian enjoyed, very casual with the emphasis Chris, Sheryl, and Dick with the Vice District Governor on fun and fellowship. There will probably be well over Steve Coleman. 200 people here for a week and they will be intending to have fun. When a Convention occurs on Norfolk we get visitors from a wider area than just Sydney Calling All The Fabulous 39ers! and Lions from all parts of Australia and New Zealand You will have received your special invitation to will come. the Birthday Bash at the Bounty Lodge Restaurant Next year’s Convention will be in Bankstown and on Wednesday 2 December 2009. It will be a night Norfolk Lions will be there in force to receive the to remember. However, should you require transport Flags for the 2011 gathering. The Flag Ceremony is home do let your “better half” or a friend know that a very moving event as Members honour the Flags they will be most welcome to join us for tea and coffee of the world. This District has a special place in its and birthday cake at ------. Thirstday arrives at heart for Norfolk Island and in the Flag Ceremony the midnight! Work the next day for most of us! Norfolk Island flag is given extra status. Post Script. 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Nlk Guardian V76 7 Jan 21 Jan Nlk Guardian V77 19 Feb 4 Mar Nlk Guardian V78 1 Apr 15 Apr Sudoku Number 58 - Medium 6 7 3 1 8 2 9 7 Principal’s Report 8 Junior Captain Elections Our election of Junior Captains and Vice-captains 7 5 1 8 took place this week. Congratulations to our 2010 Junior School Captains; 4 3 Beau Magri and Savannah Richards; and our Vice- captains Kyle Evans and Heidi Bigg. The induction of our Secondary and Primary 8 3 7 4 Captains will take place at next Monday’s assembly, 23 November 2009. 1 School Uniform Orders In the last two newsletters a uniform order form has 2 3 been included. A reminder to all parents who require new uniform items for your children for 2010 that 3 2 8 4 9 6 the uniform order will be sent away at the end of this month. 2 3 5 4 8 7 1 6 9 SUDOKU RULES Round the Island Relay 9 6 7 1 3 2 4 8 5 Fill in the grid so Congratulations to all the students and staff that every column, 4 8 1 6 5 9 3 7 2 every row and every members who took part in the Round the Island Relay 8 5 4 7 9 1 6 2 3 last Sunday. The weather was perfect and listening to 3x3 box contains staff this morning all those who competed had a most 7 2 6 3 4 8 9 5 1 the digits 1 through enjoyable time. 3 1 9 5 2 6 8 4 7 9. There is no math Assessment Week 5 4 8 9 7 3 2 1 6 involved. You solve Year 7 -9 students have just completed their end of 1 9 2 8 6 5 7 3 4 each puzzle with year assessment week. Teachers are now busily writing 6 7 3 2 1 4 5 9 8 reasoning and logic. the end of year reports Each puzzle only Back of Bourke comes back to Earth Last week’s solution has one solution. The remote west met the remote east in Room 18 on Thursday, this week, when students from Bourke, met the Year 7 Norfolk Language class. The Australian students and their teachers were on a study tour of Norfolk Island and they joined the Year NNorfolkorfolk IsIslandland GGolfolf CClublub 7s to gain an introduction to the Norfolk Language. It just so happened that this lesson had been set aside Lunches Monday to Saturday to listen to poetry in Norf’k, so visitors and NICS students alike enjoyed an entertaining lesson listening from 11.30am -2pm to Archie Bigg recite and explain his poetry. The lesson ended in a joint reading of some old For reservations ph: 50786, 22354 favourites. It was a great opportunity to share our language with this interested group of young people. Regards Neil Solomon Best View On The Island

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Good for you, naturally JazzJazzPinesin the Festival and Don Burrows Photographic Exhibition MONDAY 7th – FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2009 FOR BOOKINGS PHONE THE VIC 22147 Monday 7th Afternoon: All Saints Church at Kingston. 1.30pm – 3.30pm: Concert featuring EonEon BeatsBeats andand JohnJohn NNicol.icol. Evening: Protestant Chapel and Old Goal Compound (NI theatre museum) 7.00pm Offi cial Opening of STOP, LOOK & LISTEN…WORDS, MUSIC AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY DON BURROWS (For invited public and package holders) 8.00pm: Don Burrows and George Golla The exhibition will be open all week and artwork available for purchase. Tuesday 8th Lunch: The Governors Lodge Resort hotel. Lunch and bar service available for purchase from 11.30am 1.30pm- Rick Robertson Quartet. Dinners: Dinner and bar service available for purchase from 6pm. 8pm – JohnJohn NNicolicol at the All Seasons Colonial hotel. 8pm – The Syncopators at the South Pacifi c Resort hotel. Wednesday 9th Afternoon: Free jazz concert under the Pines at Emily Bay. 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Eon Beats and the Syncopators. Snack and bar facilities available for purchase. Thursday 10th Lunch: The Governors Lodge Resort Hotel. Lunch and bar service available from 11.30am 1.30pm - John Nicol Dinners: Dinner and bar service available from 6pm. 8pm – DonDon BurrowsBurrows QuartetQuartet at the All Seasons Colonial. 8pm – TheThe SSyncopatorsyncopators at the RSL Club. Friday 11th 8pm – Big Jazz fi nale concert at Rawson Hall. Evening until late: John Nicol and the Don Burrows Quartet. Bar and snack service available. 10.30pm: Jazz party at the Brewery- Eon Beats Bar and snack service available.

DISCLAIMER FROM NI TOURISM: Performance times, venues and artist line-up may change without notice. Yamba Shipping Closes Port clarification is required, queries can be directed to Harry Peacock at Norfolk Island Shipping or the Operations Yamba Harbour Master Alan Jones on (02) 6646 by Sineva Toevai 2002. Stevedore Yamba Shipping has closed its operation Shippers are also advised that NSW Maritime at the northern New South Wales port after its main has approved funding for an upgraded larger customer, Lord Howe Island Seafreight, relocated its cargo storage facility to be built at the Yamba operations to Port Macquarie. Wharf. Construction is to commence soon with The move follows several years of NSW Government completion due prior to the Voyage 76 sailing of stalling on key investment decisions at the port. Norfolk Guardian. Lord Howe Island Seafreight had signalled as far back as 2006 that it was considering a move to Port Macquarie - about half way between Yamba and Newcastle. POSITION VACANT Port Macquarie has since constructed a purpose- built wharf and a dedicated storage facility. CASUAL CLEANER required at the NI Leagues Lord Howe Island Seafreight managing director Club for morning work. Contact Club Manager on Ph. Peter Riddle said the new facilities were amongst the 22440 B/h. key reasons for its decision to leave Yamba. “It was convenience and an improvement in the FOR SALE way of life,” Mr Riddle said. Rival operator Lord Howe Island Shipping has long SUNSHINE CLUB CHRISTMAS TREES FOR threatened to move its Yamba trade north to the port SALE Various sizes, prices range from $10-$15 + $5 of Brisbane because NSW Maritime’s unwillingness if delivered. Orders close 28th November 2009, trees to back the construction of a new, dedicated storage available from 1st December 2009. Please contact facility for its cargo. the following to place an order – Jan 22322, Vanessa The then NSW ports minister, Joe Tripoli, said at 23555, Sarlu 23849 the time that there was no business case to build the $100,000 storage facility. DE DA WUN 23 FT HARTLEY BOAT with The state government had earlier declined an offer 130hp Honda outboard with safety gear which includes from the shipping company for it to build the shed closed cell floatation foam under the floor. $25,000 itself on the condition it would not be a common-use ono. All genuine enquiries only please call Shane on facility. mobile 50675. After years of stalling on moves to upgrade the port and in what Yamba sources said was “too little too BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE! late”, NSW Maritime announced plans in September FABulous new stock has just arrived at FAB to to spend more than $500,000 on dredging the main take you through summer and the party season. channel of the Clarence River. Look the princess you are in these gorgeous Mr. Riddle said Lord Howe Island Seafreight’s tops and dresses at tiny prices. Island Trader would now be operating every second Romance is here at FAB – beside Baunti Thursday between Port Macquarie and Lord Howe Escapes, Broadwalk Arcade, Taylors Road. Island. The new storage facility was 250 square metres and MEETINGS AND AGMS there were plans to double this over time, Mr Riddle said. THE AGM of ECONORFOLK FOUNDATION The commercial wharf at Port Macquarie will be INC. will be held at Chamm Cottage on 29th November officially opened on Monday. 2009at 3pm all are welcome.

Lord Howe Island Shipping Services and Norfolk Island Shipping, operators of the vessel Norfolk Guardian, should not be confused with Lord Howe Island Seafreight named in the above article. The vessel Norfolk Guardian will continue to operate from the port of Yamba for the foreseeable future. If further in the mornings, and no-restorative sleep. It was discovered that people who reported moderate to severe problems in at least three of these four categories were significantly more likely to develop chronic musculoskeletal pain after one year than those who reported little or no problem with sleep. One possible explanation is that sleep disturbances disrupts the muscle relaxation and healing that normally occur St. John Ambulance Australia during sleep. Additionally, it is well established that Norfolk Island pain can disrupt sleep, contributing to a vicious cycle of Neck Pain pain disrupting sleep, and sleep problems contributing If your neck and shoulders ache, it’s no wonder. to pain. The structures of your neck must support a heavy If pain continues see your doctor. weight - your head. As with so many things, when it comes to neck pain, an ounce of prevention may be worth a pound DIVISION NOTE of cure. It’s true that some cause of neck pain such as To all Officers your next Skill Maintenance Drill age-related wear and tear is not under your control. On is Tuesday 24th; November 7pm. Kevin will be the the other hand other are things you can do for relief. speaker. One place to start is how you sleep. CPR RENEWAL CLASS Two sleeping positions are easiest on the neck; on Another CPR renewal class has just been completed. your side or on your back. Congratulations to Wayne Mills, Kerry Holland, Barry Try using a feather pillow, which easily conforms Christian, Alan Buffett, Kelvin Adams, Martin Snell, to the shape of the neck. Feather pillows will collapse Tim Thompson, and Jason Quintal. over time, however, and should be replaced every year or so. .THE NEXT SENIOR FIRST AID CLASS Avoid using too high or stiff pillow, which keeps There will be a Senior First Class on December 7th, the neck flexed overnight and result in morning pain 8th and 9th, at the St. John Hall from 6pm – 8.30pm. and stiffness. Those interested please give your name to Delwyn or When you are riding in a plane, or car, or even just Louise. reclining to watch TV, a horse-shoe shaped pillow can THE RAFFLE support your neck and prevent your head dropping to Do not fear, the raffle is not finished yet; final sales one side if you doze. If the pillow is too large behind will be 3rd. and 4th of December in the Foodlands the neck, however, it will force your head forward. Mall. Final Draw 15th .December. Sleeping on your stomach is tough on your spine, St. John Ambulance would like to make special because the back is arched and your neck turned to thanks to Norfolk Air for the Raffle First Prize of two one side. return Air Tickets. Research suggests that not just sleep position, but Also a big thank you to Beef Buffet for initiating the sleep it self, can play a role in musculoskeletal pain, raffle currently underway for the St. John Ambulance. including neck and shoulder pain. In one 2008 study, It was his generous, unsolicited donation of one of his researchers compared musculoskeletal pain in 4,140 ‘hand-made’ clock [that got the ball rolling] Thanks healthy men and women with and without sleeping mate. problems. Sleeping problems included difficulty falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, waking early

CALLING AN AMBULANCE

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

���������� �Counselling can be another effective way to deal with issues that prevent you from enjoying life. �It enables you to talk with an unbiased professional (unlike friends and family who are emotionally attached. It can help you to develop new tools to use in coping and letting go of past hurts.

�How do you know if you need counselling? �Here “YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD.” are a few questions to ask; 1/ Am I holding onto a situation/ friendship/ past We often hear talk about the ‘baby boomers’ or the hurt that is preventing me from enjoying life? ‘aging population’. We hear numerous ways of staying healthy long enough to enjoy ourselves even if we 2/ Am I often not in the present but rather in the become a senior citizen. As a young person I used to past? hear that and think ‘yeah yeah yeah’. I found it very irrelevant. However, today as one of those ‘baby 3/ Am I easily angered, brought to tears, and boomers’ it’s amazing how much more interesting it hurt? has become to stay healthy and be able to enjoy the things that I want to enjoy when I retire! 4/ Do I feel that I don’t have purpose and passion in life.? With that in mind, I came across the two tips below that might be helpful for those days when you are assessing your life. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to have If you answered yes to 2 or more of these then a a bit ‘of a helping hand’ when we think things through. few counselling sessions could make all the difference in your life. ���������: ‘There are 4 simple ways to cut disease risk- it has been found that chronic For those of you who think you’re ‘too young’ to disease such as cancer/diabetes are largely worry about this, let me tell you that you are preventable if people stick to 4 key healthy never too young to check out your life goals and lifestyle habits. plans.

�Research in the USA shows that never smoking, You’d be amazed at how your dreams may come maintaining a BMI below 30, exercising 3.5 hours true if you have the courage to pursue them. per week and eating a diet high in fruit and Worthwhile and noble dreams ��� worth vegetables and whole grains reduced diabetes by pursuing. 93%, reduced the risk of heart attack by 81%, reduced risk of stroke by 50% and reduced the Go for it! risk of cancer by 36%. �That’s enough motivation to make a new commitment to healthy living. ‘(Source Good Health Magazine Aust. �Nov, 2009)

���������������������������������������������������������������������� ������ �������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� 21st November, 2009: he accept the offer of redemption and forgiveness God offered him? Fortunately for Norfolk Island Adams John Adams. chose to follow God. I have just finished a book, “After the Bounty” We have a similar decision to make. Will we live as by Cal Adams. It is the story of what happened to rebels, mutinying against our maker, or will we accept the survivors of Bounty mutiny after they arrived on God’s offer of friendship with him through Jesus his Pitcairn’s Island. It is a fascinating history … freed Son? from the tyranny of a cruel Captain these sailors return RPO to Tahiti to pick up their beautiful women partners and six Tahitian men who want to share their adventure. Nine months of searching led Fletcher Christian to their new home. What future was there for this small group? They started settling into their new home. These seemed good days. But even in these early days not every one was happy. The Tahitian men had grievances about the allocated land and the women. When one of the sailor’s women died the sailor took one of the Tahitians’ women for his own. Pitcairn’s island exploded and became a hell on earth. The Tahitian men rebelled. They killed many of the mutineers. The women then retaliated by all the Tahitian men. William McCoy perfected a still and things got even worse. Gardens neglected. The women were left to bring up the children, while the men drank themselves into a stupor. The brave Bounty sailors’ story at this stage is one of rebellion, murder, abduction and probable rape, depression, alcoholism, sexual permissiveness and abuse, suicides, violence and the exploitation of the Tahitian men. A sad legacy but then a miracle, Ned Young, suffering asthma, knows he probably does not have long to live starts teaching Adams to read and write. In their sober moments they recognised their responsibility to the children. Ned and John started a school, but Ned was not well enough to continue and has to leave the near illiterate and constantly drunk John Adams to take over as teacher. They have limited reading material, the Book of Common Prayer and the Bible. God spoke to Adams through these books. Reading them Adams learnt of the freedom he could have from the guilt he had been carrying around. Adams also received a vision of what life could be like for his small community. From that moment Adams made it his life’s work to teach the children, to invest in their future. He must have done a great job. A few years later two of his Majesty’s warships anchored at Pitcairn. By rights they should have left with Adams in chains, to be hung in England, but the two Captains decided the best thing was to leave Adams there, leading his people. The Bounty mutiny and John Adams are part of the story of present day Norfolk Island. John Adams was the leader, teacher and pastor. His dramatic turn around preceded everyone on Pitcairn finding that same salvation. Adams’ life was turned around and he found his purpose. Pitcairn was transformed from a hell on earth to an earthly paradise famous throughout the world as a community of Christian faithfulness. God gave John Adams a choice, would he continue to waste his life in drunkenness and violence or would A Page from the Past various Island residents who assisted from time to time - Jerry Aafjes and Dudley Hudson for their cheerful and The Norfolk Islander efficient work with bulldozers; Jack Howell for ready Friday, 17 November 1967 mixed concrete and whose teething troubles with that Land and Immigration on Norfolk Island - valuable service will, we hope have been overcome There was a long article in this issue and the following in the near future; Greg Quintal for reminding us of a are extracts:- (a) in 1885 Mr. Henry Wilkinson, the lost art in well sinking; Skeet Anderson and his helpers Magistrate for Lord Howe Island, arrived on the Island for their work on the old stone ruins; Jim Paton for to make certain inspections and enquiries for the his unfailing help, reliability and efficiency in our common weal, at the instigation of the Government. cartage requirements; Bill Sanders for some very good (b) In his report he noted that the following persons had steak and our transport; Val and Kit Nobbs for their settled on the Island. Dwight Allen bought land; George kindness to us strangers; Ian Kenny for showing us the Bailey, land granted to his wife; Victor Bataille, land fish; and finally Elva Yager for providing so well for granted to is wife; W.F. Dufty, land granted to wife; a team and hungry and hard-working Queenslanders. John Jackson, land granted to wife; J.W. Hebblethwaite, We have, to the best of our ability, faithfully carried land granted to wife; Henry Menzies, land granted out the interpretation by David Saunders as architect to wife; Dr. Metcalfe, Government Medical Officer the wishes of Norfolk Estates Limited in restoring this bought land; Pardon Snell, land granted to wife; Isaac historic building. We feel that Norfolk Island can be Robinson, land granted to wife; Mr. Taylor and Jas. proud of it. We have enjoyed our stay and our meeting Taylor, land granted to wife. with the people of Norfolk Island. Yours etc. John (c) Mr. Wilkinson also laid stress on the need for Kelly, Managing Director, Killarney Holdings. the introduction of new families. He stated that the Births - To Kirsti and Joe Jenkins on Sunday, consequences of inter marriage were beginning to 12th November at Norfolk Island, a daughter, Ruth, show themselves. weighing 6lb. 11ozs. Congratulations to you both and 1967 - The Centenary of Joseph Lister - It is one also to Johnny and Arne of course our very best wishes hundred years since Joseph Lister, later to become on the arrival of their longed-for sister. Lord Lister, first pub;ished his results relative to To Marion (nee Adams) and Des Lyons on 3rd Antiseptic Surgery. He had been inspired by Louis November at Sutherland Shire Hospital, Sydney, a Pasteur and his discovery that disease and putrefaction son, Wayne weighing 6lb. 9 ozs. Both mother and was caused by bacteria. Acting on this knowledge babe well and will be arriving back on Norfolk this he was to revolutionise surgical practice and make Saturday to be greeted not only by a proud Papa but by modern surgery possible. an excited Diane and Glenn. It is pertinent to note however, that although this Visitor from Archives Office - A visitor on the progress developed suddenly in this limited field and move since she arrived a month ago is Marjorie continued to be effective, at the same time in ordinary Wheeler of the Commonwealth Archives Office, domestic and commercial life there has never been Canberra, A.C.T. Marjorie is surveying the records the same application of knowledge. If, once every of the Island as preparatory work for the compilation hundred years or so, or even less, we take a little time of a national register of the records of Norfolk Island. to remember Louis Pasteur and Lord Lister we may This involves the listing of types of records produced remember to wash our hands a little more thoroughly by the Administration and subsidiary bodies. The long and keep our living places and towns a little cleaner. term aim of the survey is to ensure the preservation (Contributed by Dr. H.G. Davies, G.M.O., Norfolk and proper storage of selected records which are an Island ). essential part of the history of the Island. Letters to the Editor - “Our work on the restoration Marjorie asks that anyone holding records of any of No. 9 Quality Row, Kingston, having been description, family etc., to get in touch with her in completed, I would like to express through your paper Canberra. Although the documents themselves are not on behalf of my team from Toowoomba, Queensland required, mere notification of their existence will be of and myself, our appreciation of the many people on great value to her in her work. Norfolk Island who have helped us in so many ways - Tom. and with whom we feel we have a firm friendship. A list of all the names would be unduly long but I hope that you will have space to mention besides His Honour the Administrator and the Official Secretary - Jack Clapp, Works Supervisor, for his interest, courtesy and co-operation; Rick Irvine, for his coping as well as he did with our requirements on the Island; Frank Thompson for Martin’s Agencies, for his help with the ISLAND VET SURGERY shipping;; the staff of Burns Philp for certain of our Middlegate requirements; Tony Madden for the electrical work; Jack Ross for his efficient and reliable help with the Telephone: 50838 or 23838 drains and other work; Jack Turner for the plumbing; Jack Anderson and Syd Christian who have been Ph: 50VET valuable members of our team, as well as the other What’s on at the

We regretMOVIES to advise that the advertised movie sublime, the experts knowledgeable and the musicians “Sideways” has not arrived. We shall screen it at themselves give a real understanding of the playing of a later date. his pieces. This film has only just been released in mainland THIS WEEK cinemas and we are privileged to be able to show it so soon on Norfolk Island. Angels and Demons With Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer and Ewan McGregor. COMING SOON Directed by Ron Howard. Rated M Expert symbologist Robert Langdon is called Sideways, Cheri, to Rome when four Cardinals are kidnapped by the Harry Potter and the Half church’s deadliest enemy, the secret society known as The Illuminati. Teamed up with the beautiful scientist Blood Prince Vittoria Vetra, Langdon follows ancient clues on an action-packed hunt through catacombs, cathedrals, The Ferny Lane Theatre could be the ideal venue sealed crypts and the most secretive vault on earth for your end of year celebrations. Please phone 22115 to stop The Illuminati from killing the Cardinals and to discuss your requirements. detonating a bomb that will blow Vatican City to heaven. . Slumdog Millionaire With Dev Patel Rated MA This Academy Award winning film tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young orphan from the slums of MOVIE TIMES Mumbai, who is one question away from the “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” jackpot. Arrested on Angels & Demons (M) suspicion of cheating and desperate to prove his Saturday, 21 November 7.30 pm innocence, he tells the incredible story of his life; the chaos of the streets he and his brother grew up in; their Slumdog Millionaire (MA) wild adventures on the road and of vicious run-ins with Sunday, 22 November 5.30 pm local gangs; and Lakita, the girl he loved and lost. But what is a kid with no interest in money doing on the show and how is it he knows all the answers? In Search of Beethoven (G) Wednesday, 25 November 6.30 pm FROM 25 NOVEMBER Friday, 27 November 7.30 pm Saturday, 28 November 7.30 pm In Search of Beethoven Sunday, 29 November 5.30 pm Rated G Wednesday, 2 December 3.30 pm Paul Grabsky brings to the screen the world’s leading performers and experts to reveal new insights into this legendary composer. He addresses the romantic myth Admission Adults $12 that Beethoven was an heroic, tormented figure who Children $6 battled to overcome his tragic deafness but delves beyond the image of the tortured, cantankerous, There will be no 3.30 pm showing on unhinged personality to reveal someone quite different Wednesday 25th, Thanksgiving Day and far more interesting. For lovers of classical music this is a must-see but for people who want to learn about Beethoven there is no better introduction than this film. The music is The Ferny Lane Theatre plastic a wild success-extreme durability and resistance to degradation-also make it a huge environmental liability. But one man believes he has the solution, his engineers have spent the past 15 years refining a catalytic process in which engineered microbes spin a variety of sugars into fatty-acid globules. This Our World of Norfolk bioplastic, trademarked as “Mirel,” is functionally Norfolk is, as part of its repositioning in the tourism identical to the petrochemical variety-except that it market place, defining itself as “A Small World – No dissolves harmlessly in both water and soil.”. To read Small Wonder” and the drama that unfolded on Norfolk this fascinating article go to http://seedmagazine.com/ on Wednesday night clearly demonstrated that we content/article/bioplastics_man/ on the net. are indeed a wondrous place. In the barrage of press We so take water for granted in “Our World of reporting that flowed from the drama all day Thursday Norfolk” and it is hard to imagine how it must be to little mention was made about the part our small world not be able to turn on a tap. The following article played. This prompted me to pen the following to really made me count my blessings – some of the mainland newspaper online blog sites. “Capturing Water in Nets The Daily Telegraph included the paragraph in its Many of Peru’s grittiest slums can only dream of online breaking news blog: access to water. But thanks to a German NGO, simple “Miracles are alive and well on Norfolk Island; and technology and hard work, some humble homes are prayers were said for all concerned as a team of our the first to use plastic netting to harvest water from the young locals set out in rough seas in one of the local fog cloaking the night sky.” fishing boats to locate the ditched aircraft; the tried and (http://www.terradaily.com/reports/Peru_slum_ trusted seamanship of the local Islanders was put to goes_cutting_edge_as_fog_catcher_999.html ) the test last night as they negotiated the breaking swell The netting which is set up on hillsides traps the off the reef that surrounds the passageway out of the fog, water droplets run down it into a small aluminum jetty. The successful activation of the local aerodrome gutter on the panel’s edge. Water keeps collecting until emergency plan was key to the successful search and it runs -- aided by gravity and drain canals -- down to rescue efforts undertaken by a combination of trained cement storage tanks that lie halfway down the local volunteers and professionals on our beautiful Island. hills for residents to use at home for cooking, cleaning This is not the first time our small world has been and bathing. How amazing is that and it sure puts a called upon to come to the rescue of people lost at sea new slant on going back to basics. - we are a small world but no small wonder! And as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day next Wednesday we will give thanks for the blessings of all lives being returned to our shores safe and sound.”. Now you may well ask what this has got to do with sustainability. Well the above shows clearly the amazing courage and caring and humaneness of See you at the local produce markets the people in Our World of Norfolk and that we have Saturday 8 am to 11 am got that part of our world so so “sustainably” right! Keeping Norfolk Healthy This then led to my asking the question are there any parts of Our World that we need to improve upon if we are to make a promise that “we are a sustainable tourism destination”. And the answer was immediate – we could handle our waste better in Our World. This revelation is nothing new or earth shattering; it’s just stating a fact. It is also a fact that – Our Waste is in Your Hands – and you can’t get clearer than that. So where do we begin to make our management of waste best practice and sustainably so? Guess we have to go back to basics; have a look at Our Original Vision when the waste management centre was built, and take it from there. Perhaps step one could be a change as simple as looking at “waste” as a potential “resource” and explore how the resource can be recycled in a meaningful way. “From the Soil Up” this week featured a couple of items related to “waste” - Now available from Matt and Susie at the “Bioplastics Saturday Growers Market or There is scarcely a thing we use that isn’t made-in For Bulk orders or catering purposes contact whole or in part-of the petroleum-based product called Matt direct on M: 50220 Ph: 23187 plastic. But the very characteristics that have made Cheryl Tennis Club Car, N I Real Estate v N I Gas, National Parks v Teka Wha, Governors Lodge have the bye. Pizza And Cocktails Social Night TUESDAY NIGHT SMUDGIES RESTRINGS 5th Decmber and HEAD COMP – Second week of the new comp. The club will be hosting a fundraising Christmas For those of you who didn’t make it last Tuesday social night on Saturday 5 December, commencing format of the new comp will be a Mens’ Doubles’ 6:30pm at the club. For a $15 entry ($5 for kids) you night, with some minor variations. The first night saw get a fun evening with as much pizza as you can eat. some great tennis played between some very evenly A range of cocktails and other drinks will be available matched pairs. It would be great to see all the guys for purchase at the bar. who have been playing Tuesday nights over the past Mark this date in your calendar, everyone welcome. years turn up this week. Start time is 6 o’clock. For catering purposes we would appreciate if you WEDNESDAY NIGHT GREENWAYS PRESS could confirm numbers by phoning 22871. COMP – No comp this week due to Thanksgiving, Burnt Pine Travel/air New Zealand draw for next week 2nd December is Danny Nobbs, Tournament Emma Wright and Jeht Nobbs v James Elliott, Charles Blackwell and Will Partridge; Brett Bergagnin, Gaelene Sundays 22 And 29 November @ 3 O’clock Christian and Jamie Reynolds v Yarm Menzies, Karen ENTRIES FOR WEEK THREE CLOSE 6 Menadue and Blake O’Hara; Sam Taylor, Chris O’CLOCK THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER Gatehouse and Reuben Bigg v Rhys Schmitz, Rossco If all the following could please be at the club at Quintal and Andre Forrester. Start time is 5.45. 2.45 Sunday for a three o’clock start, pairings will be THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - Social night, all advised on the day – Bob Little, James Elliott, Kevin locals and visitors to Norfolk are welcome to come on Randall, Glen Elliott, Alan McNeil, Yarm Menzies, down to the club at around 5.30 for some social fun. Charles Blackwell, Rodney Menzies, Rhys Schmitz, ALL VISITORS TO NORFOLK – Are more than Sam Taylor, David Sanders, Chris Gatehouse, Lew welcome at the club anytime during the day for a social Quintal, Douglas Donaldson, Brett Bergagnin Mai hit. There are plenty of racquets available, plus balls Nobbs, Carissa Quintal, Lynne Mogey, Gaelene for a small charge of $16 per hour per court. There is Christian, Karen Menadue, Anna Elliott, Emma an honesty box for those who’d like to play, or if you Wright, Amanda Cribb, Julie South, Coral Rowlston, have any further queries please give the club a call. Michelle Saal, Karen Quintal, Rebecca Hayes, Tanya The club also has the facility for those of you who Randall, and Toni Wilson. would like to come down on a non-comp night for a This annual event is a draw for partner Mixed hit with the coin operated light facility. Cost is $4 per Doubles. Each week you play entitles you to a ticket half hour, operated by deposit of 2 x $2 coins in the in the draw for a return air ticket to Auckland, and box next to the main entry doors. if you play all three weeks you earn a bonus ticket. There will also be a raffle for a second air ticket. Huge Upcoming Events prize table courtesy of Burnt Pine Travel and Air New CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT 7 – 10 Zealand sponsorship. Entry list is on the bar at the club DECEMBER – Ladies Doubles Monday, Mens or give the club a call to get your name in. Doubles Tuesday, Mixed Doubles Wednesday and Thursday night’s from approx 6 o’clock. This is a Madison’s Challenge Mixed Doubles choice of partner event and all who’d like to have a go New Event should get their names in to the Club. We currently have seven pairs entered and it would Planning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event- be much appreciated if all who have been playing For all those workplaces, members, friends, relatives in this event for the past years could organise their and others currently considering organising any partners to commence a new challenge ASAP. type of function the tennis club is happy to assist in If you are unable to get to the club to place your organising the event for you. If you’ve got an idea we names please give the club a call. As noted in the rules can probably cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries we are unable to start up until we have 15 pairs in please give the club a call. place and paid up. Annual Membership Fees Well past that time of year again. Following the Annual General Meeting we’re pleased to confirm that  membership fees remain the same, being Adult $75, Child $40 and Family $165.  Everybody should be aware of the fact that if you ��������n ���� � are not a financial member your nightly comp fees will be $10 rather than $8 as an adult and $8 rather than $6 Domestic & Commercial Services as a junior commencing Monday 5th October. Cockroaches, Ants, Spiders Night Comps Mosquitoes, Lawn Grub, Borer MONDAY NIGHT HARDY’S WINES COMP Ph Ron on 23223 or 50210 – Draw for this week is Norfolk Online v N I Rent-a- Golf Report B Grade Men: Jeff Murdoch 163 Last Saturday and Sunday good fields turned Brent Hattersley 168 up to contest the first two rounds of the 2009 Club B Grade Ladies: Terry Gray 185 Championships. The weather was perfect over the Edie Christian 193 two days which meant some very good scores were C Grade Men: David McCowan 179 carded. Lindsay Ford 186 Winning Saturdays daily prizes in the men’s event C Grade Ladies: Madeleine Newman 230 was Adrian Cook on a countback from Brandon Melissa Longcake 241 Anderson with 66 nett. Beau Magri came in 3rd on The 2009 Presidents Trophy is determined by a countback from Brent Hattersley and Errol Wilson the best nett scores over the first two rounds of the with 67 netts. The ladies was won by Terry Gray with Championships and the winners this year are Adrian a great 64 nett from Madeleine Newman on 67 nett. Cook 136 and Terry Gray 139. Congratulations Adrian The pro pin was won by Errol Wilson with Darren and Terry. Anderson closest on the 9/18th , Arty Keeping on the This weekends golf is the third and fourth rounds 1/10th and Edie Christian on the 6/15th. After the first of the Club Championships. Tee off times are 8-30 am round of the Championships, the leading gross scores and 1-00 pm and all players are reminded to have their were A Grade men: Darren Anderson 70, Dave Magri cards in at least 15 minutes beforehand. Good luck 75, A Grade Ladies: Pat McCoy 81, Joy Evans and to all who are playing. The course will be closed for Robyn Lockhart 86, B Grade Men: Brent Hattersley 80, social golf on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from Brian McNamara 81, B Grade Ladies: Terry Gray 88, 12-30 pm. Edie Christian 94, C Grade Men: David McCowan 88, Golf Laws: Ian Kiernan 88, C Grade Ladies: Madeleine Newman A ball you can see in the rough from 50 yards away 112, Melissa Longcake 121. is not yours. Sundays men’s event was won by Jeff Murdoch Upcoming events: with 68 nett from Barley Christian 69, Peter Glass • Sunday 22nd November – Club Championships 69 and and Teddy Evans on a 4 way countback from Round 3 Ronan Davies, Blake O’Hara and Adrian Cook on 70. • Wednesday 25th November – 4BBB Choice of The ladies was won by Robyn Lockhart with 69 nett Partner from Belinda Grube 71. The pro pin was won by Dylan • Saturday 28th November – Individual Stableford Billman with Danny Nobbs closest on the 9/18th, Les • Sunday 29th November – Ansbury Christian Steven on the 6/15th and Trudy Davis on the 7/16th. Trophy Playoff After two rounds of the Championships the leading • Wednesday 2nd December – Hitchens Trophy players are: – stroke A Grade Men: Darren Anderson 142 Cap’n Stumpy David Magri 155 A Grade Ladies: Pat McCoy 168 Robyn Lockhart 168 PROPERTY MATTERS  Topic: ‘Bidding at Auctions’ Prior to an auction, intending purchasers should have completed necessary research on and inspected the subject property, as well as perused the contract of sale and had opportunity to obtain independent legal and financial advice. It is perfectly acceptable to have another person represent you in the bidding process, as long as the authority to act on your behalf is in writing and given to the Auctioneer prior to the auction. Every auction is different but they follow pre-announced conditions as to how they will be conducted. Most auctions are subject to a ‘reserve price’ set by the vendor that is confidentially given to the Auctioneer prior to the commencement of bidding. If and when bidding reaches that ‘reserve price’ the Auctioneer will announce the property as being ‘on the market’. Bidding at auctions does usually develop and continue in an orderly fashion with every opportunity afforded to those present to submit a bid, and to have their bid acknowledged. The Auctioneer can call for a minimum starting figure and can change denomination of increases at any time. You can certainly challenge this and offer lower bids. As the auction progresses, each bid is noted as to the amount and the name of the person submitting it. Bidders should have a clear idea as to their financial limit and stick to it. It can be easy to be carried away with the emotion of the moment, especially where competitive and spirited bidding is underway. It is important to clearly indicate your bid either by voice or by accepted gesture. It is important to be physically visible to the Auctioneer during the auction and submit your bids strongly and confidently. After all, you are endeavouring to convince others at the auction to stop bidding so you end up being the highest bidder. Stay calm, unemotional and be alert to what is happening and where other bids are coming from. Remember, if you are a successful bidder at auction there is no ‘cooling off period’ and you are required to immediately enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the property and pay the required deposit. Those requirements still apply if a property is ‘passed in’ (where the reserve price is not met) and where the property sells by subsequent negotiation (e.g. with the highest unsuccessful bidder), on the day of the auction.  This is Article 20 in a series offered by Dave Weekley, an experienced and licensed Agent with an extensive background in banking and real estate fields, and who is retained by Norfolk Island Real Estate as a Sales Consultant/Auctioneer. As a contributing author to The Norfolk Islander, he will submit regular commentary on property related issues for general community information and interest, for the benefit of anyone considering either selling, buying, improving their property, or just wanting to be further informed about real estate and the market generally. The ‘Big Challenge’ Norfolk Island Bridge Club The Hospital Auxiliary ‘Big Challenge’ happening We had two and a half tables in play at the Bridge this Thursday night has been met with much Club on Tuesday evening. enthusiasm. Most Challengees have stepped up to Game was made on 7 of the 20 boards played. There the challenge and will join us for the playoff. There were some very uneven hands and, even though most are a number of re-challenges from 6 months ago so it of the contracts were in part score, many went down, would seem we are in for a very interesting night. All so points were gained for good defence. spectators are welcome too. Well done to Jeanette and Brian and Annie and Its not too late to join us, give Gaelene a call on Barbara, who were 1st equal with 59.38%, and Annie 51103 to arrange a challenge. Below is an updated list and Bruce who were 3rd with 56.25%. of the challenge: We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.00p.m. at the • Willie Sanders and Lorna Christian challenge A& H Hall. Visitors are welcome and a partner can Albert Buffett and Norris Buffett usually be arranged, if required, by phoning Brian • Shane McCoy and Susan Pedal challenge Mim Purss on 23108. Beadman and Lorna Ruka • Jack Mack and Dot Salt challenge Vonny Grube and Bev Wheeler • Rosco Quintal and Adon Butterfield challenge Diddles Evans and Sput Douran • Robyn Grose and Alison Ford challenge Lyndsay Ford and John Grose MARLIN MOWING For all your property maintenance needs! • Coral and Brian McGrath challenge Alma Davidson and Geoff Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • • Kiri Blanch and Puc Christian-Bailey Gutters Cleaned • Water Blasting... challenge David Bigg and Riki Cooper • Sharon and Brendon Prole challenge Joelene Prole and more! and Greg PHONE 50545 OR 24092 • Mike Andrews and Delwyn Telfer challenge Jimbo Tavener and Kevin Adams • Robin Butterfield and Kerry Roberts challenge Syd Cooper and Kerry Nicolson • Koliin Vincent and Lyle Tavener challenge Rhonda Buffett and Rocky Evans • Jordan Christian and Carmen Smith challenge NORFOLK ISLAND MUSEUMS John Smith and Sarah Smith Kingston • John Pearson and Bill Pearson challenge Marjie ����������������������������� Christian and Greg Quintal (Snr) • Kim Adams and Renee Edwards challenge Bern Christian-Bailey and Ritchie Douran - and Calvin • George Douran and Sheryl Yelavich challenge Bebs and Moose • Colleen Crane and Mai Nobbs challenge Archie and Matt Bigg Museum pass includes: • Ron Williams and Kik Quintal challenge Chris Pedal and Leo Nola • Multiple entry to three Museum venues • Two Tag-A-Long tours • Minne Oldfield and Liane Oldfied challenge Andre ��������������� �������� Nobbs and Bugs Robertson $25.00 adult pass ������ ����� school age children free ������������ • Matt Reeves and Toppy Wilkinson challenge ������������������������������� George Parsons and Hen Gow • Sarah Christian and George Smith challenge Slick THE TRIAL OF THE FIFTEEN Buffett and Darlene Buffett A courtroom drama that puts fifteen of • Ron and Michelle Vangorph challenge Alison Norfolk’s characters on trial revealing our Christian and Jeanette Buffett (Mrs Bucket) colourful and sometimes turbulent past. This will be our last Jaero night for this year. We $25.00 adult ticket will start again after the school holidays, Feb 2010 $12.50 for children under 12 and we are always happy to see new faces. Thanks to everyone who have supported us through 2009. Every Monday and Wednesday 4.45pm Thaenks f’ aklan. Tickets available at the R.E.O. Café & Bookshop or the Tourist Bureau Phone: 23788 email: [email protected] Fifty Percent of Games go to Tie- Squash News Break in Champion of Champions Things are starting to get back to normal but still no word on when juniors will start again but watch this Play-offs. space. Every player who turned up on Saturday showed Thanks to Russell for looking after Wednesday how determined they were to represent Norfolk in night comp while I was away. the World Bowls Singles next year with four of the This week the Tuesday nighters will play (draw to eight games played going to tie-breaks to decide the follow) as normal but Wednesday is Thanksgiving day winner. so there will be no squash on Wednesday night. The straight sets winners in section one was An important notice to all those wanting to play Moochie, 10-5 and 7-4 over Kerry Roberts, and Dave in the Club Champs, They will be played for the Smith 8 -3 and 11- 6 over John Deadman. Tuesday nighters on the1st and 8th December and In the sudden death section, Terry King defeated the Wednesday nighters will play on the 2nd and 9th Gav Snell 8-5 and 12 -4 with Graham Forsyth beating December. Brent Pauling 8-7 and 9-3. Everyone needs to get there entry forms in to Mal This section needed two tie-break games to separate R or Mal T by the 25th November which is this week players. Jeff Pledger and Mick Williams battled out a as there is no squash on Wednesday night we will take game of “reversals”. With Jeff only needing 7 ends to phone entries my number is 23354 or 50465. take the first set 11-3, many thought the game would To play in the club champs you must be a member. be over quickly but a determined Mick held in, settled Forms are on the notice board at the squash courts. down to play produce his recent high quality draw bowls to win the second set 10 -6. In the tie break Tuesday night draw Mick opened up with a 3 and then produced a 2 to sink Tuesday 24th Nov Rd11 any chance for Jeff. Court 1 The second tie break came by way of Bobby Boudan 5.00pm Mal R v Puk and Ron (Boot) Campion. Boot claimed the first set 9- 4 and Bobby hit back with a determined 10-5 win in 5.30pm Gye D v Brian J the second. Boot hung in to win the tie-break 3-1 to 6.00pm Andrew U v Duncan end Bobby’s competition. 6.30pm Matt B v Snobbles In the top (or unbeaten) section Clancy Tall and Barry Wilson put on a great performance with Barry Court 2 edging out the first set by 10 points to 7 after both 5.00pm Poppa v Sarlu players were on 7 points with only one end to go in the first set. Clancy came back strongly in the second set 5.30pm Leonard v Ginny to lead 11-0 after only 4 ends but Barry fought back to 6.00pm Jonno v Becky score 7 points to lose the set by 12 – 7. The tie break saw Barry score 1 on the first end and Clancy scored 1 6.30pm Rob R v Craig on the second end. This meant that the third and final Ladies Squash end would be the deciding end. Barry picked up a 2 to Thursday night ladies squash with Ginny will be win 3-1 in a great game. finishing for a while, any more info phone Ginny. A Tim Sheridan continued his great form against Phil big thankyou to Ginny for running this night. Jones but Phil managed to hang in to take the first set 9-4. Tim dominated the second set to win 10-7 and so Membership for the fourth time for the day – a tie-break was needed Membership is now due forms are on the notice to separate these two. Phil was fortunate enough to board at the squash courts. score one on each end of the three ends to win 3-0 to Dates to remember stay in and move through to the next round in the top • 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th December - Norfolk Island section. Club Champs (Adults) Today sees the match ups between Dave Smith vs • 10th-17th July 2010 - Norfolk Island Masters. Moochie, Barry Wilson vs Phil Jones, John Deadman vs Boot, Kerry Roberts vs Graham Forsyth, Clancy Tall vs Terry King and Tim Sheridan vs Mick Williams. As this competition moves on, we can expect the standard to remain high or even reach higher levels, so ������������������������������ if you want to see lawn bowls at its best, come down to the Bowlo on Saturday with the games starting at �������������������� 2.00pm and good bowls to all players who remain in this competition. �������� ���������������� ������� ������������������ Bowls News. John Davis John also took out the Pro Pin The Semi finals of the Mixed Fours Championship Next wednesday will be a 4BBB Stroke choice of were played on Sunday. partners, grab your partners and get down there, if you Moochie skipping Barry, Ester and Debbie played don’t have a partner ring the pro shop and I’m sure Clancy skipping Brent, Phoebe and Terry. Clancy’s there will be someone else looking for partners. team took the lead on the 3rd end 3-4. On the next end Saturday and Sunday will be the 3rd and 4th round Moochie’s team picked up 1 which made them 4. They of the club championships, good luck everyone. got stuck on 4 for NINE ends which enabled Clancy’s EC team to romp ahead. On the 14th end Moochie’s team picked up a 4 but by this time Clancy was on 20 which they also got stuck on for 3 more ends but with such Touch Footy a lead the game finished on the 19th end 24-12 to Round Five: 19/11/2009 Clancy. 5.15pm Young Guns defeated Kiss My Art 8 - 4 The other game was between Dave skipping Carole, Paint Ball defeated RSL Bistro/Bounty Dave and Dan against Annie skipping Jeff. Colin and Lodge 11 - 4 Jackie. On the 9th end 7all, 13th end 11 all 16th end 13 6.00pm Loose Cannons defeated Dave Baileys Cafe all. This was either team’s game. Dave ‘s team didn’t 6 - 4 think so as they scored 6 on the next 5 ends to take the Wunnabes defeated Slicks (CBAgencies) 15 game 19-14. - 2 Finals between Clancy’s team and Dave’s will be played this Sunday the 22nd. Round Six: 26/11/2009 5.15pm On Wednesday we welcomed 12 visitors who joined 5.15pm Dave Baileys Cafe vs Wunnabes (ref: in four games of mixed social triples. PaintBall) They were... John Hay and Keith Bowman from Young Guns vs Loose Cannons (ref: Slicks) Mt. Tamberine, Helen and Leo Gole from Blackhurst 6.00pm RSL Bistro/Bounty Lodge vs Slicks (ref: N.S.W. Colleen Hughes and David Morris from DaveBaileys) Adelaide, Roger and Keith Bright from Cabbramatta, Paint Ball vs Kiss My Art (ref: Wannabes) Ken Heatherington and Russ Whitcher from Central With the season off to a flying start we would like Coast John Dawson fron Gosford and Eilleen Berryman say a big thank you to all the Refs and the field markers from Omarau N.Z for your efforts each week. The results were as follows... Wal Done yorlye!! Joyce, Roger A. and Di won from John D, Joy and Ladder as at 19/11/2009 Colleen 22-13. Wannabes 10, Loose Cannons 8, Young Guns 8, Russ, Carole and Jackie won from Plute, Wal and PaintBall 6, RSL Bistro/ Bounty 4, Slicks 2, Dave Ken 19-15. Baileys 0 Kerry, Kate and Helen won from Leo, Eileen and Petal 18-14. Kitha, John Hay and Keith B won from David, Ann S. and Keith B 25-14. Table Tennis Notices Table tennis will be played on at The Leagues Club Social Mufti Bowls will be played on Wed 25th on Monday: kids, 3.15-5.30; adults, 5.30-7.30. Any Thanksgiving Day. questions, please contact a member of the Interim The finals of the Ladies Triples Committee - Don Reynolds, Peter Arthur, Robyn Championship will also be played between Annie, Joy Tavener, Bernie Christian-Bailey and Terry Jope. and Jackie against Marg.O., Kate and Petal. A game to watch. Don’t forget Mixed Triples entries close on the 29th for play on the 6th. INEY.

Wednesday Golf NNorfolkorfolk IsIslandland GGolfolf CClublub Was a magic afternoon down a town and the golf results show that. We played a stableford event and the ladies prize Lunches Monday to Saturday was taken out by Pat McCoy with a great 40 points from 11.30am -2pm keep up the good work on the weekend Pat. The mens was taken out by two budding juniors, For reservations ph: 50786, 22354 great to see these young boys playing and reducing their handicaps. Winner Teva Evans 43 points and running closely behind Ronan Davies 40 points on a countback from Best View On The Island CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

FOR SALE 96 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2 DOOR 67,000 Kms, Rego until August 2010. CD Player, Auto, Great GREAT SELECTION OF ASSORTED PLANTS Condition. $5,500 ono Please phone Michelle on AND SHRUBS. Azaleas, Roses, Tibochina, Crepe 50983 or Mitch on 50939 Myrtle, Candle, Cordylines and heaps more. OPEN Wednesdays and Saturdays between 2 and 5 pm John GARAGE SALE and Rosalie Quintal’s home on Allendale Drive or “Wendy and Tania still gut plenty fe sell”.....old telephone 22776 windows, lots of household items, boys toys, heaps of cute soft toys and baby wear, baby blankets in very ROVER CHIP N SHREAD. 6hp Briggs and Stratton good condition, books, even old L.P records, bedside motor. Near new condition. $1,000. Please ‘phone lamps, baby pram and more! Today Saturday 11am - 50545 or 24092 1pm, end of New Farm Rd, No.17 Cobby Robinson Road. GARAGE SALE SUNDAY 22nd NOVEMBER TERNS REST, UNCLE JOE’S ROAD AT FOR RENT JEN AND BENNY’S. EVERYTHING MUST GO - WE ARE LEAVING 4 Bedroom house. THE ISLAND. Open living dining kitchen area. Close to town, 9.30AM - 12.30PM. Items include Stihl Brushcutter $150; Homelite blower with spacious grounds. Double garage. $250 done 1 hours work $250; selection of garden tools $3 p/wk to lot. Motor mowers for parts $100. Outdoor table 3 Bedroom modern home. and chairs $60. Small chainsaw $50. Container $20. Beautiful setting with large entertaining area. Plenty more! See you there for a bargain! $300 p/wk Wild HiHi has just received NEW SWIMWEAR 3 Bedroom open plan home. for ages 0 up to aged 14. Great range at reasonable Timber interior. Modern in design. $300 p/wk prices. 2 Bedroom home. Centre of town. LABOURER WANTED. Please Greg on 50344 Lovely grounds (tenant to maintain) $225.00

DEEP FRYER $45; TOASTER $15. 12” SUBWOOFER 2 Bedroom House with beautiful views. and 250w AMP with cords $300ono. Contact Tamika on Spacious open living with veranda. 51898 $150 p/wk avail soon 2 Bedroom Cottage next to the school. MAZDA LEVANTE JEEP 4WD Automatic V.6. New and modern furnishings. Great vehicle $7,300 ono. Please phone 50511 $160 p/wk avail soon 1 Bedroom modern flat in Burnt Pine. ������������������������������� Off street parking. $110 p/wk ��������������� 1 Bedroom Flat in the heart of town $85 p/wk, ��������������������� 1 minute from town $80 p/wk �������������������� ����������������� All include GST and lawn care. ���������������������������� ������������������ Island Realty YOGA VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS now NBN 2800 15439 available from Strawberry Fields Yoga Studio. New comers welcome. Please ‘phone 508111 or 23811 Ph: 22601 David Bell ELECTRIC MOPED 2000 Watt Brushless DC Hub On 50701 or 22240 a/h: [email protected] Motor. Maintenance Free Lithium (LiFePO4) Battery David Buffett with 4 Hour Charger. Low running cost . No fuel, oil or filters Also ideal for recharging with Renewable On 51155 or 22005 a/h; [email protected] Energy Systems. Phone 50698 for enquiries. POSITION VACANT DISHIE / WAIT STAFF. Please phone Hilli’s on 24270. GENERAL ALL ROUNDER REQUIRED. This is a live in position and you will be required to be on BUILDERS LABOURER for short term work. call 24/7. Responsibilities will include gardening, Please ‘phone Peter on 50320 cleaning, hard manual work, meet & greet and any other duties as and when required. Excellent customer GENERAL HAND / MANAGER (TEP renewal). service skills a must and you must be fit. To apply, Must have knowledge of Pigs and Chickens. Contact email: [email protected]. Sally on 23655

CARPENTER REQUIRED, must be able to work QUALIFIED PLUMBER. Please ‘phone 50339 unsupervised please call 50862 (This is a TEP renewal) The Chinese Emporium is soon to have a position available for a FULL TIME SALES LADY. We are OFFICE/MARKETING MANAGER FOR looking for a mature person with a friendly manner, is LARGE ACCOMMODATION PROPERTY energetic and reliable. Please ‘phone Karina on 22044 This is a real job on offer. We are hoping to find or a/h on 23144 an office/Marketing manager for our more than 15 apartments comprising budget, standard and upper CASUAL HOUSEKEEPER Experience essential. market accommodation, in a start up business of sorts. Must be reliable, able to work weekends and be on We plan to be innovative in the way our accommodation call. Forward resume and references to PO Box 217 is run, marketed, and hope to be different to anything currently in the Norfolk market. The Office/Marketing PART TIME KITCHEN STAFF to work between Management position would include setting up front the Golf Club and The Leagues Club. (TEP Renewal) and back office systems in our office. Using MYOB to Please ‘phone 50786 do accounts, updating information on our website, and coming up with specials and marketing ideas for the HEAD CHEF Applicants must have at least 3 years properties. Including Corresponding with wholesalers, experience, responsible for costing and purchasing, agents, and direct bookings and establishing working able to work unsupervised, weekend and evening relationships. work essential. Work is rostered over a 6 day week. The position will include a high degree of Please contact Norfolk Touring, PH:22232 or email: responsibility and will require someone with initiative, [email protected] excellent ideas, and the confidence to plan, pursue and achieve comprehensive marketing plans. Incentives MANAGER FOR SHOP/GALLERY Manager such as profit share will be offered. The position will and general all-rounder required for Aatuti Art in the additionally involve coordinating staff such as the Village. Experience essential in retail sales, stock groundskeeper, housekeepers, handyman, etc. ordering, textile printing, MYOB accounting and The applicants personal qualities should include managing staff. This is a TEP renewal. Contact 23669 being very honest, reliable, with good time management 495 and the desire to go above and beyond their duties to meet the needs of guests. CASUAL CHEF required for Hilli’s. Please ‘phone Job description includes; 24270 Managing office and accounts Taking and pursuing bookings ROOM ATTENDANT required for tourist Marketing including a focus online accommodation. Must be experienced, with attention Establishing business relationships to detail and flexible with working hours. Please phone Assisting the General Manager 22601 for details. Budgeting PART TIME KITCHEN Coordinating staff Bowlo Bistro, helper required must be reliable and versatile. Please reply to Patrick at Meeting guests PO Box 901 Making sure properties and rooms are up to standard HELP The applicant should have experience in the accommodation industry and with office work. Be IF ANYONE IS TRAVELLING TO NEWCASTLE very confident and capable with their computer skills ON MONDAY 21ST OF DECEMBER can they please and use of the internet. Ideally have experience or accompany two well travelled girls, Zoe and Hannah. education in Marketing. Be pleasant, friendly and Ph 22919 or 50106 creative minded and have a very high standard of English. If you think you may be up for the challenge I am looking for anyone who is COMING FROM please send your resume to Office management NEWCASTLE ON 28TH DECEMBER AND GOING position, PO BOX 259. BACK ON 25TH JANUARY 2010 to accompany 2 boys (12 and 11 years). If anyone can help please phone JOINER / CARPENTER required for Rocky Point Helen on 50239. Joinery. This is a TEP renewal. Please ‘phone 22285 NOTICES BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NOW WITH HILLI RESTAURANT. Christmas Menu Options Now Available. Please ‘phone 51629 to make your reservation. MEETINGS AND AGMS Due to the very low number, there will regretfully be NO BALLROOM DANCING ON A MONDAY NORFOLK ISLAND FISHING ASSOCIATION EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. AGM is to be held on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at 5:15 pm at “CHRISTIANS CAVE” a good BANYAN PARK ARE NOW ACCEPTING attendance please ENROLMENTS FOR 3& 4 YEAR OLDS FOR THE 2010 SCHOOL YEAR. All enquiries to Director Wendy THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORFOLK Morris between 9 & 12 weekdays on 22415. Be quick ISLAND BRANCH OF THE AUSTRALIAN RED to secure placement for you childs wonderful transition CROSS will be held on Monday, November 23rd at to school. 12.00 Noon in the transit lounge at channers corner. Visitors and interested people are welcome to attend. RADIO NORFOLK’S THANKSGIVING SPECIAL BROADCAST “Is There Cause For Thanksgiving?” VISITING SPECIALISTS by Mary Duke will be broadcast on both AM & FM bands on Tuesday 24 November 2009 at 7.00 p.m. for NOVEMBER all the family. Prof Hooper. Endocrinologist. 23rd - 27th. DECEMBER BOTOX TREATMENTS AT EXPRESSIONS Dr. Lloyd Cureton. Dermatologist. 14th - 18th. BEAUTY. Dr. Riza Cimen available between 26th Nov Please phone the hospital for an appointment. Referrals - 5th Dec. Contact 23805. Booking essential before 19 necessary for all specialists. Nov. JANUARY 2010. Gastroenterologist, Hand Surgeon, Gynecologist, ‘ROSS SAMPSON Urologist, Physician - Heart Echocardiographs. SOLICITOR/CONVEYANCER 0 0 accepts instructions for purchases, sales, leases & LAT.29 04’S LONG. 167 56’E mortgages of residential, commercial properties & vacant land; wills, powers of attorney & deceased NORFOLK ISLAND estates. TASMAN SEA Phone 24091, email [email protected], or call at 19 Ferny Lane, on Airport side of Leagues TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS Club. HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt NOVEMBER ALL SUNDAY CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES Saturday 21 11.10am 1.6 5.25pm 0.5 will be moved from St. Barnabas’ Chapel to All Saints Sunday 22 11.50am 1.5 6.07pm 0.5 Kingston from Sunday 18th October until work is Monday 23 12.33pm 1.5 5.54am 0.4 finished on the roof of the Chapel. Service times will Tuesday 24 1.21pm 1.4 6.42am 0.5 remain unchanged, 8.30 am every Sunday Morning, and Wednesday 25 2.14pm 1.4 7.37am 0.6 a 10am Service on the first Sunday of each month. The Thursday 26 3.10pm 1.4 8.41am 0.6 7.30pm Service will continue unaltered. Friday 27 4.06PM 1.4 9.48am 0.6

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Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 186 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 49 Friday 20 November 2009

PUBLIC RESERVES ACT 1997 APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CONSERVATOR I, Stephanie Victoria Jack, Minister for the Environment, Education and Social Welfare, under section 19 of the Public Reserves Act 1997, appoint  Alan McNeil as a person to act as the Conservator during the period 9 November 2009 to 8 January 2010.

Dated 17 November 2009 S.V. JACK MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE

SITTING OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORFOLK ISLAND At the sitting of the Legislative Assembly on 18 November 2009, the House resolved to adjourn until Tuesday 15 December 2009.

18 November 2009 ROBIN-ELEANOR ADAMS CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR PROBATE COURT PROCEDURES RULES 2006

IN THE SUPREME COURT No. P 18 of 2009 OF NORFOLK ISLAND PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE ESTATE of BEVERLY CONSTANCE MASKILL-SMITH, late of Rooty Hill Road, Norfolk Island, deceased

APPLICATION will be made to the Court not less than 14 days, and not more than 3 months, after the day this notice is published for probate of the will dated 23 October 1996 of the deceased person to be granted to the Curator of Deceased Estates.

All documents in relation to the estate may be served on me at the following address for service: The Curator of Deceased Estates Legal Services Unit Administration of Norfolk Island New Military Barracks, Kingston NORFOLK ISLAND 2899 Tel: Int+ 6723 22001 Fax: Int+ 6723 23265 Creditors of the estate are required to send particulars of their claims to the address for service.

Dated 12 November 2009 WAYNE DANIEL RICHARDS CURATOR OF DECEASED ESTATES

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND TENDER RESULT TENDER NO TENDER ITEM SUCCESSFUL TENDER AMOUNT 17/09 Norfolk Island Central School - Sale and No Tenders Received Removal of Old Senior Study Building

EVA STUDNIARCZUK OIC RECORDS - 187 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 49 Friday 20 November

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANTCROWN COUNSEL FT 215 The Administration of Norfolk Island is seeking applications for the position of Crown Counsel. This is a performance- based contract position for a period of two years with an option to extend a further one year.

The Crown Counsel acts as Crown Solicitor in all civil actions and as Crown Prosecutor in criminal proceedings. As administrative head of the Legal Services Unit, the Crown Counsel leads and manages the Unit. To take on this role you will need to be able to demonstrate your extensive and broad experience in the practices and procedures of all Courts, including State/Territory and Federal Tribunals and Commissions and have a sound knowledge of State/Territory and Federal Statutes and an understanding of the Machinery of Government at all levels. You will hold a law degree, with admission or eligibility for admission as a practitioner of the High Court of Australia or the Supreme Court of a State/Territory of Australia.

To be successful in this position you will need to have excellent conceptual, analytical and creative skills and you will need to be able to comprehend and address complex and multifaceted issues. Your judgment, adaptability, flexibility and leadership skills will be excellent and your communication, liaison, negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills will be clearly evident.

The Position Specification containing the full set of responsibilities and criteria is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2 or email [email protected]). Further enquiries can be directed to Mr Allan Tavener, Acting Manager, Human Resources on 22001 during business hours.

All Administration positions are advertised as subject to 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service level needs.

Appointments will be on merit according to skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the selection criteria in the Position Specification and at least two written references and two other nominated referees familiar with your work experience. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Officer by 4 p.m. on Friday 4 December 2009.

Dated 18 November 2009 GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT

Purchasing Officer FT 197 The Administration is seeking applications for the fixed-term, performance based contract position of Purchasing Officer within the Stores section of the Administration.

The successful applicant will need to have effective communication skills, have the ability to lead a small team, have experience and knowledge of stock control management, knowledge of basic accounting principles, experience in computerised systems; have an understanding of occupational health and safety and sound customer relation skills

This position reports directly to the Manager – Public Works.

The Position Specification containing the full set of responsibilities and criteria is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2 or email [email protected]). Further enquiries can be directed to the Acting Human Resources Manager Allan Tavener on 22001 extension 2 during business hours.

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

Appointments will be on merit according to skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the selection criteria in the Position Specification and at least two written references and two other nominated referees familiar with your work experience. The Human Resources Officer must receive applications by 4 p.m. Friday 27 November 2009.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - 188 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 49 Friday 20 November

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT

Store-person FT 198 The Administration is seeking applications for the fixed-term, performance based contract position of a Store-person within the Stores section of the Administration.

The successful applicant will need to have effective communication skills, have the ability to work competently as an individual or part of a team, have a basic knowledge of accounting principles, be computer literate; have an understanding of occupational health and safety and be able to relate well interpersonally to a range of people.

This position reports directly to the Purchasing Officer.

The Position Specification containing the full set of responsibilities and criteria is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2 or email [email protected]). Further enquiries can be directed to the Acting Purchasing Officer, Juanita Swynenburg on 22006 during business hours.

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

Appointments will be on merit according to skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the selection criteria in the Position Specification and at least two written references and two other nominated referees familiar with your work experience. The Human Resources Officer must receive applications by 4 p.m. Friday 27 November 2009.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LAND TITLES ACT 1996 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TITLES Application has been made in accordance with Section 133 of the Land Titles Act 1996 for registration of titles in respect of the land specified hereunder.

APPLICANT LOT SECTION PORTION LOCATION Administration of Norfolk Island 43 23 25p Taylors Road

An application under Section 133 of the Act is made for the purpose of bringing land under the Guaranteed Titles system. Further information about the above land may be obtained from the Land Titles Office situated on the ground floor of the Administration Offices, Kingston.

Submissions about the title to the above land are invited within 14 days after the publication of this notice and should be lodged at the Land Titles Office.

ALLEN BATAILLE REGISTRAR OF TITLES

LAND TITLES ACT 1996 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TITLE Application has been made in accordance with section 133 of the Land Titles Act 1996 for registration of title in respect of the land specified hereunder.

Applicant Lot Section Portion Road Rex S. Barrett as trustee for Paul J. Barrett, 21 14 40m1 Mulberry Lane Adam J. Barrett, Angela E. Barrett 20 14 40m2 Mulberry Lane 19 14 40n Mulberry Lane

An application under section 133 of the Act is made for the purpose of bringing land under the Guaranteed Titles system. Further information about the above land may be obtained from the Land Titles Office situated on the ground floor of the Administration Offices, Kingston.

Submissions about the title to the above land are invited within 14 days after publication of this notice and should be lodged at the Land Titles Office. A.V.A. BATAILLE REGISTRAR OF TITLES - 189 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 49 Friday 20 November

LAND TITLES ACT 1996 INTENTION TO REGISTER TITLE Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 141 of the Land Titles Act 1996 that it is my intention to register title in respect of the land specified below: APPLICANT LOT SECTION PORTION NO. LOCATION Administration of Norfolk Island 50 26 24n Taylors Road

Administration of Norfolk Island 51 26 24g Taylors Road Administration of Norfolk Island 24 23 25x6 New Cascade Road Administration of Norfolk Island 154 2 20h2 Two Chimneys Road Administration of Norfolk Island 152 2 20g2 Two Chimneys Road Administration of Norfolk Island 14 25 21g Taylors Road Administration of Norfolk Island 74 11 22a8 Harpers Road Administration of Norfolk Island 73 11 22a7 Harpers Road Administration of Norfolk Island 72 11 22a6 Harpers Road Administration of Norfolk Island 71 11 22a5 Harpers Road Administration of Norfolk Island 52 3 57b14 Collins Head Road Administration of Norfolk Island 2 29 35p1 Douglas Drive A person may apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for a review of my decision during the period of 30 days after the publication of this notice.

The proposed certificate of title in respect of the above land may be inspected at the Office of Registrar of Titles during normal working hours.

On registration of title in respect of the above land, the interests in the land described in the Register are indefeasible as against any unregistered interests (other than interests recorded in a Registrar’s minute in relation to the land).

ALLEN BATAILLE REGISTRAR OF TITLES

PLANNING ACT 2002 – SECTION 48 NOTICE The following Development Applications for permissible (with consent) use or development of land have been determined under the Planning Act 2002. DA Applicant Location Proposed Decision Number Use and/or Development 0042/09 David Bates Portion21h, Selwyn Subdivision to create one additional Approved subject to Pine Road portion conditions, on 16th November 2009 0045/09 Glen and Portions 35g, 35f1 Subdivision to create nett three additional Approved subject to Joanne Elliott and 35f2, Ferny portions conditions, on 16th Lane November 2009 0048/09 Dick Massicks Portion 26g20, The Residence (Accommodation Units) Approved subject to (Cascade Village development comprising alteration of 4 conditions, on 16th Joinery) existing units into 3 units and construction November 2009 of 1 new unit and associated works 0049/09 Stephen Taylors Road Deck extension to an existing Food Approved subject to Menzies Premises (Stefano’s Italian Restaurant) conditions, on 16th November 2009 Public Exhibition The Development Applications, the Planning Reports and the Instruments of Approval may be inspected, free of charge, during business hours at the Planning Office at the Administration of Norfolk Island, New Military Barracks, Kingston.

Reviewable Decisions Decisions made in relation to development applications are reviewable decisions within the meaning of subsection 78(1) of the Planning Act 2002.

The applicants or any persons who made a written public submission in relation to the above applications have the right to apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of the decision in relation to these applications.

An application for a review must be lodged within 28 days of the date the approval was given. An application for review must: • be made in writing; • be in the approved form; • identify the decision to be reviewed; and • state the reasons for the application.

ALAN McNEIL PLANNING OFFICER

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldfi eld A Christian Outreach Centre Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** SUNDAY 8.30 am Morning Service at All Saints Kingston Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket followed by morning tea. 7. 30 pm Evening Prayer at All ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** Saints Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”. SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. WEDNESDAY 10.00 am Thanksgiving Service at All Saints Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Childrens Kingston Sunday School - 10.00am. Fijiian Service - 7.00pm every THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston Sunday. FRIDAY 5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM & MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting. All Welcome FM Bands WEDNESDAY 2.30pm. Ladies Bible Study at The Hub. The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor. Mike Browning Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 UNITING CHURCH email: [email protected] Cascade Road Pastor Robert Green Ph: 22179 Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au I will praise God’s name in song MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South and glorify him with thanksgiving. (Ps 69:30) Pacifi c Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested SUNDAY at 10 am: Praise and Worship Service. All persons. welcome. TUESDAY 2: 2:0000 p pmm t too 4: 4:3030 p pm:m: Ladies Arts and Crafts WEDNESDAY 25/11/09: Thanksgiving Day Service at time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship 10 am followed by the auction of goods. All welcome. The WEDNESDAY : 5:005:00 pmpm Radio Programme on Radio church will be decorated on Tuesday afternoon. Norfolk TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme in the AM SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School Band. and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A MONDAY 30/11/09: Farewell Dinner for Bob and Gwen word from the Lord. Green. Please let Peter Maywald know by 27/11/09 if you VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for wish to attend. worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. OPPORTUNITY SHOP SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – The Opportunity Shop sells Tourist Attraction Good clean clothes, Small household items, Best of its kind in the South Pacifi c – South Pacifi c Artefacts Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books Including Signifi cant Pitcairn Items on display Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm Norfolk Island CDs Admission $2:00 HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon Friday: 2 pm to 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon

ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT Administrator Father Paul Hilder “Be happy and well-pleased and arise to offer thanks to Parish Council President - Jim Kiernan, for Baptism, God, in order that thanksgiving may conduce to the increase First Communion and Weddings please contact Jim - 23596. of bounty. Material progress ensures the happiness of the Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) human world. Spiritual progress ensures the happiness and MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am eternal continuance of the soul.” For enquiries or discussion RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pm please ‘phone 22116. Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass.

METEOROLOGICAL DATA OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2009 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Thursday 12th 1019.2 21.3 16.6 SSW 16 1522 0.0 6.1 Friday 13th 1018.1 21.2 15.7 S 17 1120 Trace 10.6 Saturday 14th 1019.2 20.8 13.9 ESE 16 0840 0.0 11.1 Sunday 15th 1016.7 22.3 13.9 WNW 18 1353 0.0 13.0 Monday 16th 1015.6 22.8 15.8 WNW 19 1205 0.0 12.6 Tuesday 17th 1018.7 23.6 16.8 N 21 1332 0.0 11.7 Wednesday 18th 1011.9 23.8 19.9 NW 24 0957 Trace 10.5 MONTHLY MEANS FOR NOV. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR NOVEMBER : 8.2mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 21.7 AVERAGE NOVEMBER RAINFALL : 73.5mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 16.1 RAINFALL FOR 2009 TO DATE : 881.6mm DAILY SSUNSHINEUNSHINE (Hours)(Hours) : 7.9 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1300.1mm Offer with pride top PROUDS PHARMACY SCOTTISH and TAYLOR’S ROAD • PH 22117 CRAIGS for EUROPEAN Protect against KNITWEAR KNITWEAR Approx. 1/2 price Skin Cancer the of identical items elsewhere SPECIALISTS in Australia In Mark’s Homestyle Bakery SUNSCREENS (MEN AND LADIES) and New Zealand Phone 22723 • Mobile 50739 ������������� NIKE �������������������� JUST DO IT OPEN �������������������� 6 ����������������������������� 40% OFF mainland prices on all DAYS �������������������������������� Shoes and Clothing ������������������� from ���������������������� FRANK’S SHOES ����������� and THE SHOEBOX 7.30a.m.

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