The Norfolk ISLANDER The World of Norfolk’s Community Newspaper for more than 50 Years

FOUNDED 1965

Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885 The Weekly News c 1932 : The Norfolk Island Monthly News c. 1933 The N.I. Times c. 1935 : Norfolk Island Weekly c. 1943 : N.I.N.E. c. 1949 : W.I.N. c. 1951 : Norfolk News c. 1965

Volume 50, No. 11 SATURDAY, 16th MAY 2015 Price $2.75 Reform Bills pass through the Australian Parliament The Australian Parliament passed the Norfolk Island reform Bills through both the House of Representative and Senate this week. The action of the Australian Parliament in doing so ignored the wishes of the Norfolk Island electors as expressed at referendum on May 8. Now that the Australian Parliament has passed the reform Bills, the Norfolk Island Government, with what every time it has left as your democratically elected government, is committed to ensure the fairest and effective transition to the new system as possible. While I will not be a member of the Interim Advisory Committee, I wish the members of the Interim Advisory Committee the very best in their discussions with the commonwealth. I would also thank the Norfolk Island community for its support over the months as we attempted to put fairness and equity into the reform process. I would extend my warmest thanks and appreciation to David Buffett, Andre Nobbs and Chelsea Evans who joined me in a delegation to Canberra last week in an effort to have the reform process referred to a Senate Tanking It! Select Committee. While we were not successful in Following much preparation the Volunteer Rescue achieving an Inquiry, I wish to commend David, Andre Association and Norfolk National Parks took part and Chelsea for their tireless effort in trying to achieve in a joint exercise to position a tank that they had that outcome. purchased at the Rangers Hut on Philip Island. Initially The future direction of Norfolk Island is challenging, a helicopter was to transport the tank from Norfolk to but as a community we will all need to work together Philip. Due to a number of hurdles that could not be to ensure the best outcomes for Norfolk Island going overcome, this plan was never put into fruition and forward into the future. rather a request for help was placed to the VRA to Lisle Snell Chief Minister (continued overleaf)

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FridayFriday night night to to 10pm! 10pm! OpenOpen Wednesday Wednesday——SundaySunday 5pm 5pm——88pmpm Tanking It! - continued combine this task with a training exercise for their members. Through much discussion and planning the VRA agreed to attempt this task. Six weeks ago the squad did a reconnaissance day out to Philip where ideas and photos were gathered. On Saturday eight VRA members and three National Parks workers left Kington Pier aboard Dave Bigg’s boat. The eight members on the first boat were with the 250kg of gear that included ropes, anchor points, hauling systems and kit bags. The day started by transporting all of the gear up the slope to the designated hauling area that was 170 metres directly above the fishing hut. The second trip included the final three members and the tank. Thanks must go to Dave for allowing the tank to lay on the deck of his charter boat. With a medium swell the tank was unloaded and the fun hauling team quickly realised that there was an issue. was about to start. The tank was connected to a rope The two members below then had to direct the line and the hauling began. The tank quickly was off hauling team to release rope and attach themselves to the ground and headed skyward. Unfortunately as it the tank to allow them to direct the tank through the headed through a rocky area it became wedged and the (continued overleaf)

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POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND WEEK ENDING RES GEP TEP VISITORS UEP OTHER TOTAL 12th March 2015 1347 33 66 709 212 2367 19th March 2015 1356 33 67 690 219 2365 26th March 2015 1346 34 62 714 230 2386 2nd April 2015 1382 43 51 551 224 2251 9th April 2015 1333 43 52 646 216 2290 16th April 2015 1277 40 52 746 219 2334  Almonds  Bircher Muesli  Cashews  Almond Meal  Brazil Nuts  Dried Apricots  Peanuts  Dried Apple  Macadamias  Pitted Dates  Pistachios  Dried Mango  Walnuts  Crystalised Ginger  Mixed Nuts  Dried Paw Paw  Kri Kri Nuts  Turkish Figs  Fruit/Nut Mix  Pretzels  Choc Covered Almonds  Rice Snax

TAYLORS ROAD EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (Int + 6723) 22405 WEBSITE: www.petesplace.nlk.nf FAX: (Int + 6723) 23098 Tanking It! - continued difficult terrain. After three hours of hauling, the team pulling the tank up the cliffs caught their first glimpse of the cargo and with only a few more rope resets the tank was at the bottom of Red Road. Through discussion with the National Parks workers the decision was made to skull drag the tank to the Rangers Hut. With everyone attached to the rope line the procession of the tank soon was moving towards the Rangers Hut. After only thirty minutes the tank arrived at its final resting place. The VRA would like to thank Joel, Kenny and Rosco from National Parks as well as Carl Pinson and Nick Petitt who became honorary VRA members for the day. VRA members Doug Creek, Ben Hayes, Mark Millett, Miriam Streulens, Denise Boniface- Bell, Matt Reeves and Mick Vaughan gained valuable skills through the completion of this task including the building of teamwork with this difficult situation. Volunteer Rescue Association Norfolk Island

120th Anniversary Seventh-day Adventist Church 20 May 2015 marks the 120th anniversary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Norfolk Island. We plan to have a special commemorative service on the following Saturday 23rd May. The service will commence at 10: 30 am, and conclude around 12 pm. Afterwards there will be a celebratory lunch in the church hall. All welcome! $25 Million JACKPOT Tuesday 19th May 2015 DON’T

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NEWS FROM THE NORFOLK ISLAND COUNCIL OF ELDERS Norfolk Island’s Culture In view of recent events with the amendment of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Clth), and in particular The Hon Jamie Briggs MP’s letter today which stated “I would also like to allay any concern that reform will come at the expense of Norfolk Island’s customs and culture...... the reforms.....are essential to preserving Norfolk Island’s rich culture and history for generations NORFOLK ISLAND to come”, the Council of Elders, after consultation with the people of Norfolk Island, intends to present LEAGUES CLUB to the Commonwealth Government in the immediate future, a detailed definition of the ‘Culture of Norfolk Island and it’s people’. We as a people, particularly those whose descendants Country arrived here in 1856 and who were the founders of this current community, need to take responsibility in defining our culture to those that may not be aware of all its intricacies. Music Week Many assurances have been made by the Commonwealth Government that as part of the proposed reforms, they will protect our culture. Let us clearly advise them what that is and what needs to be BISTRO OPEN protected. If you have any views/comments/suggestions LUNCH: on Norfolk Island’s culture, traditions, heritage Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday tangible or intangible, please phone Albert Buffett on 22511/51120 or email [email protected] or 12 – 2pm [email protected] or any Councillor. DINNER: Every evening from 5:30pm

Stop Press Petition:- Trust and Administrator Hardgrave LIVE MUSIC The petition to which some 450 Norfolk Island from the following persons had subscribed was delivered to His Excellency the Governor General of Australia Sir Peter Cosgrove at Government House, Canberra on Thursday morning Brendan Dugan 14th May last. SUNDAY 17TH MAY 1-3PM Whilst the petition was graciously accepted by staff of His Excellency, no further advice is available at this stage. Craig Adams TUESDAY 19TH MAY 12-2PM

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Thursday 21st May!! Norfolk Island the withdrawal without notice of Commonwealth Fourteenth Legislative Assembly legislation); modernisation of numerous laws, especially relating to criminal justice; the Notice Paper Number 26 introduction of land planning; guaranteed land Wednesday 20 May 2015 titles; and education to Year 12. 6. The outcome of all of these measures – and many more – differed from Australian laws. But they Norf’k Ailen vindicated Mr Ellicott’s expectation that the Island Fortiinth Lejeslietew ‘Semble could develop an appropriate form of government Noetis Piepa Namba 26 involving its elected representatives. 7. As well, they allowed room for recognition of Wensdi 20 May 2015 the heritage of the Pitcairn descendants, in a way which cannot – and will not – operate in NOTICES a system where Australian laws and practices 1 THE ABOLITION OF SELF- are introduced wholesale. The preamble to the GOVERNMENT Chief Minister and Minister for Norfolk Island Act 1979 included Parliamentary Tourism, Mr Snell, to move recognition of the special relationship of the This House resolves to note that – Pitcairn decedents with Norfolk Island, but we 1. The Australian Parliament has passed legislation find from the explanatory memorandum to the which abolishes the Legislative Assembly of Commonwealth’s legislation that “the preamble Norfolk Island and the limited self-government no longer reflects the Parliament’s intention”. granted to Norfolk Island in 1979 8. At the heart of the self-government experience 2. In 1978 the then Commonwealth Minister, Mr was the recognition that Norfolk Island is Ellicott, announced that although Norfolk Island different from Australia. The present intent of was part of Australia and would remain so, this the commonwealth is to make it the same. The did not require the Island to be regulated by the debate about whether Norfolk Island is “part same laws as regulate other parts of Australia. But of” the Commonwealth reflects that tension. It in 2014 an Australian Parliamentary Committee is not an empty slogan, but the foundation of recommended that self-government should be the nature of Norfolk Island as a polity. And it abolished. That recommendation was reflected is not the case that that debate has ended. Many in the title of the Committee’s report, “Same authoritative commentators, ranging in time from Country: Different World”. The logic of the report Sir Robert Garran to Professor James Crawford, was that because Norfolk Island was part of the have expressed the view that Norfolk Island is Commonwealth of Australia it should be governed not part of the Commonwealth but a dependency in the same way as other parts of Australia. of it. The High Court of Australia itself said in 3. The shift from Mr Ellicott’s position to the 2007 that “the answer to the question whether an Committee’s position is contestable, and external territory is ‘part of the commonwealth’ contested. The shift was driven by a great number may depend upon the purpose for which the of reports by Australian authorities since 1979 that question is asked. There are different senses in have in general been critical of the governance of which a place, or a community, or a body politic, Norfolk Island. But they did not adequately take may be said to be, or not to be ‘a part of’ another into account the real and concrete achievements place, or community, or body politic”. And until of the Norfolk Island community under self- now the Commonwealth has itself recognised that, government. even if the Island is part of the Commonwealth, it 4. Those achievements include many infrastructure should be treated in many respects as if it were and social initiatives, for example the takeover not. But it seems that that viewpoint is now to be of the airport; a new airport terminal; extension abandoned. of the electricity reticulation network; the water 9. Why is this important? It is important because good assurance scheme; a replacement police station; the government proceeds from lived experience of Bicentennial Centre; a new library and broadcasting the nature of the polity concerned. It is important station; a replacement works depot; a new waste because without that experience it is unlikely to management centre; a new telecommunications operate satisfactorily: as is seen from Federal centre, satellite arrangement, internet and mobile attempts to govern the Indian Ocean territories, phone service; the maintenance of Commonwealth and indeed the experience of Norfolk Island assets such as the Cascade pier; and a new landing itself prior to self-government. It is important platform for cruise ships. Some initiatives were because democracy not only confers legitimacy contributed to by the Commonwealth (such as - it works. the Kingston Arthur’s Vale Historic Area). The 10. The Commonwealth’s proposals will not enhance majority were not. democracy in Norfolk Island. They will not 5. Social issues addressed during self-government preserve the right or opportunity to take part in included a statutory social security system; no the conduct of public affairs, directly or though fault worker’s compensation; a healthcare scheme freely chosen representatives. Instead, they will (originally instituted as an emergency response to (continued overleaf) Notice Paper - continued for the period 9 May 2015 to 8 May 2017. remove that right and deny that opportunity at the 4 IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 - vital level of state-type functions, including the APPLICATION FOR GENERAL ENTRY PERMIT delivery of health services; education and many Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community others. Services, Ms Adams, to seek leave to move - THAT for 11. And self-government is not jut an expression the purpose of paragraph 17A(1)(e) of the Immigration of democracy, it is also feasible at a practical Act 1980, this Legislative Assembly resolve that - level. Contrary to uninformed opinion, small Rujirawan Hongsalerk communities with small populations can and be authorised to make an application for a general do exercise wide-ranging powers: St Helena entry permit under the Act. (approximately 5,000 people); Montserrat (5,000); 5 NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL Falkland Islands (2,500); Niue (1,600); Tokelau (AMENDMENT) BILL 2015 (1,400). There are many other examples. DAA HOSPETL (CHIENJEN) BIL 2015 Minister 12. Mr Ellicott in 1978 recognised the truth of this. for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, Ms His recommendation to the Australian cabinet was Adams, to present a Bill for an Act to amend the that a referendum of the Island’s electors should Norfolk Island Hospital Act 1985. be held if it were proposed to integrate Norfolk 6 TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT NO 2) BILL Island into Australia. And last Friday, 8 May 2015 2015, the electors overwhelmingly expressed TRAEFIK (CHIENJEN NAMBA 2) BIL their opinion that they should be consulted, by 2015 Minister for the Environment, Mr Ward, to means of referendum or plebiscite, on the future present a Bill for an Act to amend the Traffic Act model of governance for Norfolk Island before 2010. the Australian Parliament proceeds further. 7 CHILD WELFARE (FURTHER 13. The people of Norfolk Island have the right to PROTECTION) AMENDMENT BILL 2015 freely determine their political status, and their LUKEN AUT FE LETL SALAN (SAMOR) economic, social and cultural development. CHIENJEN BIL 2015 Minister for Finance, Mr 14. For the peace, order and good government of Sheridan, to present a Bill for an Act to to make further Norfolk Island, that right should be pursued by all provision for the welfare of children and young people, possible means. to provide minimum age of employment, to protect 2 PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 2014 – children from hazardous employment, to protect young APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE children from prostitution and, to further those ends, to COMMISSIONER Chief Minister and Minister for amend the Child Welfare Act 2009, the Criminal Code Tourism, Mr Snell, to move THAT this House, in 2007, and the Employment Act 1988, and for matters accordance with section 15(1) of the Public Service connected therewith. Act 2014 (the Act), resolve that 8 PROVIDENT ACCOUNT CLOSURE Michael Francis Moore AND DISTRIBUTION BILL 2015 being a person who has qualification, skills, DISTREBYUSHASN DEN D SHETEN UDAA experience, knowledge, independence and aptitude PROEWEDENT ‘KAUNT BIL 2015 as expected of a person holding a position such as Chief Minister and Minister for Tourism, Mr Snell, described in Schedule 2 of the Act and who is not to present a Bill for an Act to provide for closure and ordinarily resident in Norfolk Island and who is not a distribution of the Provident Account and related former employee of the Administration or an employee purposes. of a territory instrumentality be appointed by the 9 FIREARMS AND PROHIBITED Administrator as a Public Service Commissioner WEAPONS (AMENDMENT) BILL 2015 commencing on the date the notice of appointment is GAN EN’ TAEDA THING YU ENTFOH published in the Gazette. GAT (CHIENJEN) BIL 2015 Chief Minister and 3 MUSEUM TRUST ACT 1987 - RE- Minister for Tourism, Mr Snell, to present a Bill for APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE an Act to amend the Firearms and Prohibited Weapons MUSEUM TRUST Minister for Cultural Heritage and Act 1997. Community Services, Ms Adams, to move - THAT ORDERS OF THE DAY this House resolve for the purposes of subsections 1 KINGSTON AND ARTHURS VALE 5(1) and (2) of the Museums Trust Act 1987 that the HISTORIC AREA (KAVHA) – REVIEW Minister re-appoint the following as members of the Resumption of debate (Mr Nobbs) from 25 Norfolk Island Museum Trust: June 2014 on the question – THAT the motion be Albert Fletcher Buffett; agreed Jeanette Elizabeth Calder; Gaye Evans Peter Russell Horrocks; Clerk to the Legislative Assembly Ronald Coane Nobbs; and Jodie Therese Williams and appoint the following as members of the Norfolk Island Museum Trust: Lisa Richards; and Brian McGrath

Nurse successfully sues Pel-Air Ms Casey’s daughter, Jemma Patten, said her mother left for work one day and another person came home. for psychological injuries after “She came home and she just was completely Norfolk Island plane crash different,” she said. http://www.abc.net.au “Her face, her mood, her body language just was A nurse who survived a plane crash off Norfolk different. Island has successfully sued the operator of the flight “It was cold, it just wasn’t mum.” for psychological injury, in a ruling that could have wide legal ramifications. Karen Casey took Pel-Air Aviation to the New South Wales Supreme Court over the 2009 crash, which also Junior Squash left her with significant physical injuries. The Junior Squash Night comp and Ladder Six people were on board the plane, including Ms Challenge began on Thursday. Some good squash was Casey and a doctor, David Helm, when it crashed near contested by our boys and girls. Lexi paid the price Norfolk Island. and was defeated by Liam 3-0 loosing 1 placing on The plane had been carrying a seriously ill patient and the ladder. Nathaniel’s first competition game showed her husband on a care flight from Samoa to Melbourne that he would be someone to watch in future his 3-1 when it ditched with low fuel in bad weather. loss to Eamonn showed he could give as good as he All six people on board survived the plane crash got. Marc almost pipped Beau for a step up only and spent 90 minutes in a raging sea in the middle of going down 16-14 in the 5th. Yasmin is still nipping the night with too few life jackets. at Mya’s heels going down 3-2. Yassie is another Pel-Air accepted that the crash had been caused by player to watch push the boundaries of her higher the negligence of the plane’s pilots and there was no graded opponents. issue with the fact it was liable for the physical injuries Draw for Thursday 21st - AMENDED of Ms Casey and Dr Helm. 4.30pm Aidan vs Beau Ms Casey then took her case to the Supreme 5pm Lexi vs Mya Court to decide if she could be compensated for the Liam vs Rueben psychological injuries she suffered. 5.30pm Curtis vs Marc She welcomed today’s Supreme Court decision, Yasmin vs Nathaniel saying no one should be forced to go through what 6pm Eamonn vs TBA she has. Lenny vs Tiaan Speaking outside the court, Ms Casey said she Anyone interested in joining the Junior night Comp would like to see justice in aviation laws in Australia and Ladder Challenge should contact Ginny 51148 or and internationally. Bob 51034 “It’s been an extremely long, hard road to fight for the rights that we should have,” she said. “I’m very happy with the outcome, but it’s certainly New Zealand tops rugby league not over yet because it’s an international [issue] that world rankings after beating needs to be recognised. “No one should have to go through this again, no Kangaroos one. http://www.abc.net.au “I’ve learned a lot, it’s been a fight and a struggle. New Zealand is now officially the best team in “I’ve almost lost my mind a few times because of international rugby league after being installed at the it.” top of the world rankings. The Kiwis knocked Australia off top spot for the International convention limits liability of air first time since the standings were introduced thanks carriers to the margin of their 26-12 win in the Anzac Test in Australia is a signatory to the 1999 Montreal Brisbane earlier this month. Convention, which allows compensation to That victory was New Zealand’s third in a row international plane crash victims for death or “bodily against Australia - the first time they had achieved that injury” but effectively bans compensation for feat in 61 years - following back-to-back wins over the psychological trauma. Kangaroos in the 2014 Four Nations Series But today the New South Wales Supreme Court (continued at - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015- found Ms Casey’s post-traumatic stress disorder should 05-15/new-zealand-now-top-ranked-rugby-league- be compensated, because it too is a bodily injury. team-in-world/6471462) Ms Casey’s long-running fight for compensation was supported by Senator Nick Xenophon, who sought to introduce a private members bill in Federal Parliament to ensure plane crash survivors could be compensated for psychological trauma. The Casey family previously told the ABC’s Four Corners program there was little doubt that surviving a plane crash could ruin a person’s life.

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Expense ($m) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development - 4.9 4.8 21.7 23.5 Department of Human Services - 4.2 1.2 0.4 0.4 Department of Immigration and Border Protection - 1.4 1.6 1.7 1.7 Australian Taxation Office - 1.4 1.3 0.7 0.2 Department of Social Services - 0.8 10.7 10.8 11.2 Department of Agriculture - 0.4 1.7 1.5 1.4 Australian Bureau of Statistics - 0.3 0.2 - - Department of Employment - 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.3 Department of Health - - 3.0 3.2 3.3 Australian Customs and Border Protection Service 0.1 - - - - Total — Expense 0.1 13.5 24.9 40.1 42.1 Related revenue ($m) Australian Taxation Office - - 2.0 9.0 6.0 Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development - - - 1.5 1.5 Total — Revenue - - 2.0 10.5 7.5 Related capital ($m) Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development - 5.4 12.5 4.0 5.0 Department of Immigration and Border Protection - 5.4 - - - Department of Human Services - 1.5 0.1 - - Department of Agriculture - 1.0 - - - Australian Taxation Office - 0.9 - - - Department of Employment - 0.1 - - - Total — Capital - 14.3 12.6 4.0 5.0

The Government will provide $136.6 million over five years from 2014-15 (including spending of $35.8 million in capital and receiving $19.9 million in revenue) to reform the governance arrangements and extend Commonwealth and State government programmes to Norfolk Island.

The reforms will extend federal taxation (excluding customs duty and Commonwealth indirect taxes), social security, Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and other key federal services and programmes, such as health, customs and quarantine services, to Norfolk Island from 1 July 2016.

The reforms amend the Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Cth) to transition the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly to a Norfolk Island Regional Council. Under the reforms, the New South Wales Government will deliver state-level services and applicable New South Wales laws and federal electoral arrangements will be normalised.

This measure delivers on the Government's election commitment.

Further information can be found in the press release of 19 March 2015 issued by the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development

- contributed Waste Management Update the Waste Management Centre conducts a massive, 1. Norfolk Island’s waste management issues are not thankless and unenviable task that would be more new and there are no quick fix options to be applied. readily recognised were it not functioning. 2. The increasingly diverse range and ever expanding Ron Ward volumes of toxic materials and products that are Minister for the Environment constantly being imported, all ultimately contribute to the waste stream somewhere along the line. 3. As with all developed countries of the world, these Norfolk Islanders agree products and materials are used in abundance with no governance change is a consideration of the impacts they inevitably bring. The physical constraints of a small island highlight what is constitutional matter actually a world-wide issue. For example houses built “In voting 624 in favour and 266 against at here a hundred years ago were mostly built of timber referendum on 8 May 2015 Norfolk Islanders clearly and iron – both being materials that ultimately break expressed their position that any change to the Norfolk down naturally over time. Today there is asbestos Island Act 1979 (Cth) to change the future model of sheeting, aluminium, tanalised woods and a multitude governance for Norfolk Island is a matter on which of plastics. they expect to have a direct say at referendum”, the 4. The proliferation of plastics and other synthetic Hon. Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and materials such as packaging, personal effects, white- Community services said. goods and vehicle componentry place further burden “This is a clear rejection of the assertion of the on waste management services. Administrator, the Hon. Gary Hardgrave, that a 5. The introduction of digital TV saw bulk referendum on Norfolk Island governance was not a quantities of functional TVs discarded. Changes to constitutional matter” Minister Adams said. immigration and business activities have also added “As I have said previously, Norfolk Island was their pressures. accepted by Australia as a Territory under the Authority 6. Successive governments have underestimated of Australia in 1914. Well after the Australian the waste issue which has in turn kept them from Constitution was put in place in 1901. Therefore, successfully dealing with the issue, despite the best of Norfolk Island is not mentioned in the Australian intentions. Constitution, so the closest thing to a constitution for 7. The Commonwealth’s refusal to allow the Norfolk Norfolk Island is the Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Cth). Island Government to install improved burning The Norfolk Island Act should therefore be treated facilities at Headstone Reserve, the one suitable like the Australian Constitution – no changes should industrial activity node under the Norfolk Island Plan be made without a referendum” Minister Adams said. has also been a major impediment to progress, leaving “The Parliament is the voice of the people; the island dependent upon establishing and trusting an therefore a referendum of the Norfolk Island expensive high tech incinerator to filter outputs close community on governance change is essential. The to town. Australian Government, as 21st Century legislators 8. The Norfolk Island Government has been in a democratic country, must pay attention to the 8 systematically tackling the waste management problem May 2015 referendum on Norfolk Island before they and quickly assessed that the proposed RDAF 4 funded vote on legislation changes now before the House of incinerator is inadequate for the island’s ongoing Representatives to abolish the Legislative Assembly needs, a fact supported by the planning issues that and self-government in the external territory of Norfolk have delayed the installation of the high temperature Island. Anything less is undemocratic and a denial of incinerator. human rights.” Minister Adams said. Although delaying progress, planning laws and Robin Adams the Administrative Review Tribunal (A.R.T) process Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community are serving to ensure all measures taken are the best Services possible options rather than substandard “quick fix solutions”. While awaiting the outcome of the current A.R.T process the Government has been working through the logistics of using the Administration’s Air Curtain burner as an interim measure to improve incineration at Headstone. A draft waste management strategy has been Its just produced “in house”. This strategy is being reviewed and refined by waste management specialists in the near future. The document covers all aspects of waste a – domestic, industrial, e-waste and green-waste. It addresses waste minimisation, recycling and export of hazardous materials and recyclables. The strategy click! also proposes interim measures for green-waste management until Argentine ants are controlled. While increased funding would enable improvement,

Government plans combined Concern for NZers on tender process for Norfolk Island Norfolk and Christmas/Cocos Updated at 6:13 am http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/273582/ (Keeling) Islands services concern-for-nzers-on-norfolk-island May 13, 2015 by australianaviation.com.au The abolition of Norfolk Island’s parliament will http://australianaviation.com.au/2015/05 jeopardise the social security rights of New Zealanders government-plans-combined-tender-process-for living there, a human rights advocate says. norfolk-and-christmascocos-keeling-islands The Australian Government has voted to install a services/ local council that will strip Norfolk Island of its long- Government contracts to operate air services to time autonomy, including abolishing its legislative Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and the Cocos assembly. (Keeling) Islands will be up for tender together in About a quarter of the island’s 1400 permanent 2016, budget papers show. residents are New Zealand citizens. Currently, the Department of Infrastructure and Sydney-based lawyer David Faulkner said they Regional Development pays Air New Zealand a would lose some of their rights if Norfolk came under subsidy to fly to Norfolk Island, located about 900nm Australian law. off Australia’s east coast in the Pacific Ocean. “Access to unemployment benefits, sickness The Department also underwrites Virgin Australia’s - if they have a disability, they won’t be entitled to flights from Perth to Christmas and the Cocos disability support even though they’ll be required to (Keeling) Islands, about 1400nm north of Perth in the pay the disability levy,” he said. Indian Ocean. “At the moment, we have no idea if they’ll be “The Government will provide funding over three eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.” years from 2015-16 to underwrite essential air services Mr Faulkner said that could breach Australia’s to Norfolk Island and the Indian Ocean Territories Racial Discrimination Act. respectively,” the budget papers published on Tuesday evening said. “To enable a combined tender process in 2016, the Government has varied the contract with Air New Zealand for the provision of air services to Norfolk Island to align its expiry date with that of the contract for the Indian Ocean Territories services provided by Virgin Australia.” The amount of subsidy to be paid for the three years to 2017/18 was not disclosed because the contracts CLOSING with the two airlines were commercial-in-confidence, the government said. Air NZ commenced service to Norfolk Island in SALE March 2012, taking over the route from Norfolk Air. The airline currently flies to Norfolk Island twice a Scruples will close their store week from Sydney, twice a week from Brisbane and with one flight a week from Auckland, in March very soon so 2012. don’t miss out on the In June 2014, Air NZ’s contract was extended to July 31 2016. fantastic discounts Meanwhile, Virgin Australia began serving on the remainder of their Christmas and the Cocos (Keeling Islands) in April 2010, when it was operating as Virgin Blue. It stock. succeeded Cobham Aviation Services on the route. Currently, Virgin flies non-stop from Perth to Christmas Island on Thursdays and operates a triangular Perth-Christmas Island-Cocos Island-Perth service on The House of Saturdays and Perth-Cocos Island-Christmas Island- Perth on Mondays with Airbus A320s. In 2009, the now defunct SkyAirWorld was awarded SCRUPLES the contract to operate the services with an E-190, but the airline collapsed before it operated any services. (opposite the RSL) The budget papers also said the government planned to close the Phosphate Hill and Construction Camp Open detention centre on Christmas Island. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am – 4pm.

Norfolk Island Reform funding those services has meant large and growing revenue shortfalls for the Norfolk Island Government. As a result standards of service, particularly in the 2013-2014-2015 areas of social welfare and health care are well below those enjoyed by other Australians. It is beyond the resources of the small Norfolk Island community to THE PARLIAMENT OF THE support its current governance arrangements. COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Similarly, the complexity involved in many of the services means the Norfolk Island Government has HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES struggled to deliver an adequate level of services to the community or maintain an effective and up to date body of state-level legislation. Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 1. Reform of legal and governance arrangements Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Norfolk This package of reforms will strengthen and Island Reforms) Bill 2015 enhance the legal and governance framework for Norfolk Island. In broad terms, the reform of legal A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge— and governance arrangements consists of two separate Fringe Benefits) Amendment Bill 2015 phases. The first phase is the ‘interim transition time‘ which begins on a day to be proclaimed after the Health and other Services (Compensation) Care passage of the Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Charges Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015 Bill 2015. This phase includes the abolition of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and Executive Health Insurance (Approved Pathology Specimen Council, and the establishment of an Advisory Council Collection Centres) Tax Amendment as an interim consultative body. (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015 The second phase is to commence on 1 July 2016 and includes a mechanism which applies New South Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) Amendment Wales state law to Norfolk Island as Commonwealth (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015 law as well as provisions to allow the Commonwealth to enter into arrangements with the New South Wales Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation Levy) Government for the delivery of state level services. It Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015 is anticipated that a Norfolk Island Regional Council body would be established under New South Wales Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) applied law or an ordinance under the Norfolk Island Levy Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015 Act 1979, to be an elected local government body for the Territory. EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1.1 Phase 1: The interim transition time There are two principal objectives of this package The purpose of the interim transition time is to of Bills. The first is amendment of the Norfolk enable the Commonwealth to implement the reforms, Island Act 1979 to reform governance arrangements and prepare the community for the introduction of of Norfolk Island. This is in response to the Same tax and social security and the introduction of the Country: Different World? report of the Joint Standing final governance model including the Norfolk Island Committee on the National Capital and External Regional Council. Territories, which recommended substantial changes During the interim transition time, amendments are to the governance arrangements for Norfolk Island. proposed in relation to the legislative and executive The second principal objective of this package arrangements in force on Norfolk Island. The judicial of Bills is the extension of many mainland social arrangements on Norfolk Island are preserved without security, immigration, and health arrangements to change. Norfolk Island, as well as changes to the tax system. 1.1.1 Legislative functions during the interim This will implement the election commitment the transition time Australian Government made in September 2013 and It is proposed to abolish the Legislative Assembly, is consistent with the general principle that as Norfolk with the effect that the offices of all present members Island is part of Australia, those Australians who live of the Assembly will terminate. there should have the same obligations and receive the Enactments of the Legislative Assembly and all same access to benefits as other Australians. ordinances made by the Governor-General that are The current governance arrangements have been currently in force in the Territory will be preserved, unable to deliver an adequate level of services to the as will laws made under such enactments and community or an effective safety net for those most Ordinances. vulnerable in this small isolated community. The Legislative power for the Territory will be conferred wide range of functions for which the Norfolk Island on the Governor-General, who will have broad power Government has been responsible, which includes to make Ordinances for the peace, order and good national, state and local government services, coupled governance of the Territory, including amending or with the relatively narrow revenue base available for (continued overleaf) Norfolk Island Reform - continued and delegates, the responsible Commonwealth Minister repealing any Norfolk Island laws, however will have overarching supervisory powers in relation described (for example including all enactments, to the Administration and bodies corporate established Ordinances, subordinate legislation) that are in force under Norfolk Island enactments. at the time the part of the Bill commences. The Administrator will be subject to the instruction Such Ordinances will be subject to the disallowance of the Commonwealth Minister both on matters provisions of the Legislative Instruments Act delegated by the Commonwealth Minister and in 2003; however, consistent with the arrangements relation to the statutory powers and functions of the for Ordinances of the Christmas Island and Cocos Administrator. Matters on which the Commonwealth (Keeling) Islands territories, the sunsetting provisions Minister may be able to instruct the Administrator of that Act will not apply to them. are not limited by the Act and include: on what 1.1.2 Executive functions during the interim matters the Administrator is to seek advice from the transition time Advisory Council; what powers should be delegated An Advisory Council that will include Norfolk Island to the Executive Director; and how powers are to be community representatives will be established in the exercised. There is provision for the Administrator to Act. The Advisory Council is an important mechanism be required by the Commonwealth Minister to notify for community consultation and engagement. The the Commonwealth Minister before exercising powers Advisory Council‘s role will be to offer advice to the specified by the Commonwealth Minister. Administrator on any matter affecting the peace order During the interim period, powers and functions and good government of the Territory. under Norfolk Island enactments which are at present The responsible Commonwealth Minister will be conferred on Norfolk Island Ministers will be conferred able to make provision by legislative instrument in on the Commonwealth Minister, who will be able to relation to how the Council is to carry on business and delegate these powers or functions. This arrangement in relation to remuneration and allowances (if any) for will be provided for in an ordinance to be made by members of the Advisory Council. the Governor-General and is therefore not expressly During the interim transition time, the statutory provided for in the Act. office of the Administrator will continue. The The Administrator will no longer be advised by Norfolk Island Administration will be continued as a anExecutive Council. The Executive Council will be body politic. The Administrator may exercise all the abolished. This relates to the abolition of the Norfolk powers of the Administration, and may delegate such Island Legislative Assembly, which will mean that powers to specified persons. All rights, liabilities and there will not be any Norfolk Island Ministers to form assets of the Administration in existence prior to the an Executive Council. commencement of the amendments made by Part 1 Records currently held in relation to the Legislative of Schedule 1 of the Bill will continue to be rights, Assembly, the Norfolk Island Executive Council, and liabilities and assets of the Administration. Any persons acting in a capacity of Minister of Norfolk Island rights, liabilities or assets (including property) relating will be transferred to the Administration. Provision to the government of Norfolk Island which were not, has been made for records of the Administration to at the commencement of the amendments made by remain in the custody of the Administration during the Part 1 of Schedule 1, rights, assets, or liabilities of interim transition time. the Administration (for example, assets, liabilities, 1.1.3 Financial arrangements during the interim rights or property held by Norfolk Island Ministers transition time or the Legislative Assembly in that capacity) will The financial arrangements in place prior to the become rights, liabilities, assets and property of the interim transition time are to be maintained as far Administration. as possible during the interim transition time. The Employees of the Administration prior to the Public Account of Norfolk Island is to continue as the commencement of the amendments made by Part 1 of repository of public money of the Territory, and each Schedule 1 of the Bill, and any other person engaged on Territory authority shall continue to keep separate Norfolk Island, prior to that commencement, to perform accounts. duties relating to the government of Norfolk Island but Authorisation for expenditure of money from the who was not an employee of the Administration, will Public Account is to be by legislative instrument made become an employee of the Administration. by the Governor-General; however, current annual and The Administrator will be assisted by a new statutory standing appropriations will remain in place (unless position of Executive Director, who will be employed and until varied by the Governor-General) to allow the by the Norfolk Island Administration and designated continued function of the Administration. by the Commonwealth Minister. The Executive Control of spending during the interim transition Director will be delegated certain functions and time will ultimately rest with the Commonwealth powers by either the Commonwealth Minister or the Minister, however it is anticipated that delegations Administrator. It is envisaged the Executive Director will be made to enable spending decisions to be made will beresponsible for the day to day running of the the Executive Director, the Chief Executive Officer of Norfolk Island Administration and related entities the Norfolk Island Administration and the responsible including the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise and managers of Territory authorities (but only in relation the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau. to spending by the Territory authority). Existing Through his or her ability to instruct the Administrator (continued overleaf) Norfolk Island Reform - continued extend. delegations made for the purposes of approving The application of New South Wales laws will not, proposals to enter into arrangements will remain in of itself, confer powers or impose responsibilities on effect. New South Wales authorities or officers. Non-judicial As the structure and arrangements relating to the powers and duties will be vested in the Commonwealth financial framework are to be kept in place, there are Minister administering the Norfolk Island Act 1979, a large number of minor amendments dealing with the who will have a capacity to delegate the powers, or abolition of various offices and bodies, and transferring direct that they be delegated to some other person or duties and functions conferred on certain persons to authority. the Administrator, or another appropriate person. 1.2.2 Executive arrangements at the final 1.1.4 Employment arrangements during the transition time interim transition time Executive functions provided for under applied All employees of the Administration prior to New South Wales law will be the responsibility of the the interim transition time will remain as such. In Commonwealth Minister, who may choose to delegate addition, the Bill provides that any person who at the these functions to officers in his or her Department interim transition time was not an employee of the or other appropriate individuals or authorities. The Administration or of a territory instrumentally but was Commonwealth Minister will also be able to enter employed to perform duties relating to the government into arrangements with the Government of New of Norfolk Island will become an employee of the South Wales for assistance in the administration of Administration, on existing terms and conditions, applied laws and other laws in force in the Territory, which may be varied. All such employees will continue including the performance of functions and provision on existing terms and conditions of employment. Such of services by New South Wales agencies on behalf of employees are not Commonwealth Public Service Act the Commonwealth. 1999 employees. At the local level, a Norfolk Island Regional Council 1.2 Second phase: Final governance will be established as an elected body to perform local arrangements level and municipal functions. The final governance arrangements for Norfolk Island 1.2.3 Employment arrangements at the final will be established on the commencement of Schedule transition time 2 of the Bill. The final governance arrangements are Employees of the Norfolk Island Administration will similar to those applying to Christmas Island and the be transferred to the Norfolk Island Regional Council Cocos (Keeling) Islands, with the exception that the at the final transition time. It is expected that they will Norfolk Island judicial arrangements will continue. perform many of the same functions in the Regional 1.2.1 Legislative arrangements at the final Council as they already do, with some allowance for transition time modernisation and restructuring. Employees will not The Bill establishes an applied laws regime for be entitled to any payment when they cease as an Norfolk Island similar to that operating on Christmas employee of the Administration, but will be employed Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. From under the same terms and conditions. commencement of the final transition time, the default 1.2.4 Treatment of Assets and liabilities of the body of law on Norfolk Island is New South Wales Norfolk Island Administration applied law (including as amended, suspended or Upon commencement of the final transition repealed by legislative instrument of the Governor- time, the Norfolk Island Administration will cease General under Norfolk Island Act 1979). The application to exist. Provision has been made for assets and of New South Wales law as Commonwealth law does liabilities of the Norfolk Island Administration to vest not in any way place any obligation on New South in the Norfolk Island Regional Council, unless the Wales or its officials to deliver services or administer Commonwealth Minister determines via a transition legislation in respect of Norfolk Island. rule that any specified such asset or liability is to vest After the commencement date, the Governor- in the Commonwealth. Provision is made for the General may also exercise legislative power for Commonwealth Minister to make transitional rules peace, order and good governance of the Territory by dealing with the transfer of Administration records to Ordinance under the Norfolk Island Act 1979. These the Commonwealth or the Regional Council. post-commencement instruments prevail to extent of 2. Extension of mainland social security, any inconsistency with any other applied NSW law or immigration, and health arrangements to Norfolk pre-existing law of the Territory. However, instruments Island and changes to Australia’s taxation system made by the Governor-General cannot affect nor effect Norfolk Island is the only inhabited place in the operation of Commonwealth law in Norfolk Island Australia where residents do not participate in the (so Commonwealth legislation will apply according to taxation system, and the only place where Australians its terms, and will take priority over any local Territory cannot access the Australian social security system. law, unless the relevant Commonwealth law provides During the 2013 Federal election, the Government otherwise (see subsection 8E(2) of Christmas Island committed to extend federal taxation and social Act 1958 for equivalent provision)). Subsection welfare systems to Norfolk Island to address issues of 18(1) of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 will remain in community welfare and ensure Australian citizens are place, meaning that Commonwealth legislation does treated equally throughout the country. not extend to Norfolk Island unless it is expressed to (continued overleaf) Norfolk Island Reform - continued Collection Centres) Tax Amendment (Norfolk Island) Extending the mainland social security system Bill 2015; and, by extension, the mainland taxation and Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) Amendment superannuation systems, will address issues of equity (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015; and Private Health and welfare for Australian citizens and bring the rights Insurance (Risk Equalisation Levy) Amendment and responsibilities of Norfolk Island residents in line (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015 with Australians living in Australia‘s other external These additional bills extend tax and levy related territories such as Christmas Island. health measures to Norfolk Island, as part of the The Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Bill extension of mainland health arrangements to the 2015 deals with the introduction of mainland social Territory. security (including the Medicare Benefits Schedule and 2.3 Extension of immigration arrangements the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) and immigration This Bill normalises immigration arrangements arrangements. Amendments relating to the application for Norfolk Island by extending the application of taxes and levies are part of this package of reforms of the Migration Act 1958 and the Immigration but are dealt with in separate Bills, consistent with s. (Guardianship of Children) Act 1946 to Norfolk Island. 55 of the Constitution. These amendments will have the effect of ensuring The extension of health and social welfare that Norfolk Island is treated in a way consistent with arrangements is to take effect on commencement of Australia‘s other inhabited external territories such as Schedule 2 Part 1 of the Norfolk Island Legislation Christmas Island. Transitional arrangements will be Amendment Bill 2015, which is 1 July 2016. put in place to ensure that non- citizens on Norfolk 2.1 Extension of social security Island can be granted visas under the Australian This Bill extends mainland social security Migration system to ensure they do not inadvertently arrangements to Norfolk Island. Programmes and become unlawful as a result of the transition. payments extended include the Age Pension, Newstart 2.4 Changes to Australia’s tax system Allowance, Disability Support Pension and Youth Schedule 1 to the Tax and Superannuation Laws Allowance. This will ensure Norfolk Island residents Amendment (Norfolk Island Reforms) Bill 2015 have access to social security on the same terms as amends the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936, other Australians. Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 and Superannuation Transitional provisions are included in the Bill Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 to repeal the: to ensure both that these changes do not create a • income tax exemptions that apply to Norfolk retrospective entitlement to payments for Norfolk Island resident individuals, companies and trustees in Island Residents, and also so that Norfolk Island relation to their Norfolk Island sourced income and residents are not disadvantaged by legislated waiting their foreign sourced income, bringing them fully into periods for payments. Australia‘s income tax system; The Aged Care (Accommodation Payment • Medicare levy exemptions that apply to Norfolk Security) Levy Bill 2006 supports this measure by Island residents, bringing them fully into Australia‘s making consequential amendments to Aged Care Medicare levy system; and (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Act 2006 • superannuation guarantee charge exemptions that as a result of the extension of associated aged care apply to Norfolk Island employers and employees in legislation to Norfolk Island. relation to work performed on Norfolk Island, bringing 2.2 Extension of health arrangements them fully into Australia‘s superannuation guarantee This Bill extends a number of health arrangements system. which exist on mainland Australia, including the The A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge– Medicare Benefits Schedule, the Pharmaceutical Fringe Benefits) Amendment Bill 2015 supports Benefits Scheme and the Private Health Insurance this measure by making consequential amendments Rebate. These measures commence from 1 July 2016 to A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge– and are an important part of ensuring the ongoing Fringe Benefits) Act 1999 as a result of the repeal welfare of Australians on Norfolk Island. of the Medicare levy exemptions. The taxation and In relation to Private Health Insurance, this Bill superannuation reforms generally apply from 1 ensures that the same rules that apply to the calculation July 2016; with transitional arrangements applying of the lifetime health cover base day for others will in relation to capital gains tax and superannuation be applied equally to residents of Norfolk Island guarantee charge. once they become eligible for Medicare. Transitional Financial impact statement arrangements providing Norfolk Islanders a period of The total Norfolk Island reform package (including 12 months to take out Private Health Insurance and this Bill and related measures) is estimated to cost avoid the Lifetime Health Cover Loading are therefore $136.2 million over the forward estimates. included in the Bill. The extension of health arrangements are supported by a number of other bills which make minor consequential amendments to health related acts: Health and Other Services (Compensation) Care Charges Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015; Health Insurance (Approved Pathology Specimen Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 8 1. Tied up Dear Jonno 5. Diamond 9 10 “A Super Proud Resident” should check before measure 11 12 making untoward and inaccurate (anonymous) 8. Girl’s name 9. Chopping 13 14 15 16 17 comments about the apparent lack of history knowledge 10. Dame of the two writers to your paper. Nellie ... 18 19 11. Not these I know history extremely well. I lost a cousin, in 13. Greek letter 20 21 22 the North Atlantic during the Battle of that Ocean. My 16. Adds (4,2) 23 24 18. Marble brother served for four years, during the war, in the 20.Sea inlets 25 26 27 28 29 30 Royal Navy, and was traumatised for years afterward, 21. First class (1-3) 31 32 following the German Henschel Hs-293A missile 23.Subtraction attack on an adjoining ship, HMS Egret, with the loss 25. Concur 33 34 28. Impostors 35 of 194 crew, off Vigo, Spain on 23 August 1943. Since 31. Love my brother was only 19 at the time, one can only 33. Listened to 36 37 imagine the impact this had on a young man. I, too, 34.Sidestep 35. Full stop 14. Battery size served in the Royal Navy during my stint of National 36. Grubby 15. Gum Solution to Service. 37. Fragrant 17. Refuse last week’s 19.Intended Crossword He misses the point entirely; it’s not a question DOWN 20.Marooned 1. Cabin 22. Pen name C H A O T I C S C A M S of what was applicable at the time. The various H N A E U D L 2. Ape (... de plume) I G C U L M I N A T E commemorations throughout the world certainly 3. Riffraff 24. Familiar with S K I R T T T P E didn’t cling to this outdated idea, and I reiterate that the 4. Practical (4,2) E N I N S P E C T P exhibition 26. Tribes L I A B L E U A S H Y Australian and New Zealand National Anthems were O R E W A R D S O 5. Star’s brief 27. Papa A N T I E E I T H E R played at all other services – except Norfolk Island TV appearance 29. Part of a L R E P L I E S A A 6. Bread buns sound system L A R D C O R G I (continued overleaf) E D U C A T I V E D S 7. Tiring walk 30. Looks for Y M M O R E E 12. Beer mug 32. Upon S E A L S T E N U R E S

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Norfolk Island Agent: Celtic Shipping Services Ph: 24338 / Mob 53484 [email protected] Letters to the Editor - continued incinerator never performed to its listed specifications May I quote John Donne (1572 – 1631), the English producing much higher emissions than expected. poet: Additionally, the temperatures in its combustion ‘No man is an island entire of itself; every man chamber never reached those that were claimed by the is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; manufacturer. It repeatedly broke down, and within if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe a year it had to be replaced. Rather than look for a is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as better alternative, the administrators bought another well as any manner of thy friends or of thine incinerator from the same company! They were still own were; any man’s death diminishes me, attempting to get that one working when I left. I don’t because I am involved in mankind.’ want Norfolk Island to make the same mistake. Perhaps we, on this Island, might remember these All I’m asking is for the Island to seek more pertinent words. information as to whether a plasma gasifier would Quod ita sit (look it up!) work here. If we don’t act now we may very well David Pegman be saddled with an incinerator which, at best, would consume valuable energy (diesel or other fuel) just to burn our waste, producing toxic emissions and fly Dear Sir, ash in the process. A plasma gasifier would provide Follow-up to my letter from last week... a net gain of energy to the island through either the I have been surprised by the number of people generation of more electricity than required to run the who have approached me seeking more information plant or through the production of liquid fuel from about plasma gasifiers, but even more surprised by the SynGas produced. The volume of our solid waste the rumors that I have an ulterior motive in wanting to would be reduced by over 90%, and the remaining bring this technology to the island. solids would be inert, vitrified, non-toxic glass that For the record let me state that I would gain nothing would be useful on the island as aggregate. A plasma more than any other resident of Norfolk Island from gasifier could safely eliminate our asbestos problem the implementation of my recommendation: a cleaner on-site, and could destroy all the old tires that are environment and the generation of useful products for awaiting disposal. I must admit, it does sound too the island (fuel and aggregate) from our solid waste. I good to be true, but this isn’t a design on paper. This have NO financial interest in AlterNRG. I do not work is a proven technology that is being used throughout for nor am I a consultant to the company. I do not the world. Let us be proactive, do what’s right for hold any stock, options, warrants, or other financial the island, and put Norfolk Island on the forefront of instruments in AlterNRG or any other company that this amazing technology. If you agree please ask the might benefit from the construction of a plasma Administrator and the Island Legislators to investigate gasifier on the island. I do not have any friends or this possibility before a final decision is made to relatives who would benefit financially from my purchase an incinerator. Thank you! recommendation, either. Glenn A. Zerby My motivation in pursuing a plasma gasifier is simply that this is now my home and I want what’s best for the island. Before moving here I worked on a very (continued overleaf) small island. We had similar problems there with our waste management. The administrators of the island chose the cheapest option: a high temperature diesel incinerator. That decision proved to be a disaster... the

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Sales / Service AUTHORISED AGENTS KIERNAN AGENCIES 12 TAYLORS ROAD Ph. 23277 Email: [email protected] Norfolk; Immediate Fightback and is in a position to apply majority vote pressures for The Norfolk Island Community has just viewed a correct outcomes. situation where a Senate of seventy six members can Whether the Norfolk Community wishes to hear be easily manipulated if you know the system. The this or not the unfortunate governance outcome has Norfolk Island Community MUST understand that been the result of ‘too little too late’ which in turn has this outcome does not mean anything is over. All allowed certain parties the opportunity of capitalising that will now happen now is each of the Seventy Six on this fault. Personally I don’t like the way this has Senate members will be systematically made aware been done and will now ensure all Senators are made as to how they have been conned and it will then be fully aware of what they have been a-party to. But up to them to individually seek retribution. Norfolk that is my choice. The Rock also has a choice. It can has seen all of this before and survived however this adopt the above and re-structure a good community time I am sure you can do better than survive. I have foundation or it can do nothing. probably sounded like a broken record in my attempts A few weeks back I selected a twelve person to promote community unification. United you will Steering Committee to start the Community based stand and divided you will fall; The greater the number Co-Op giving members within the community a the greater the voice; The greater the membership the commercial reason to unite. As yet I am not one of bigger the reserve or the larger the purchase the greater the Steering Committee as I too would need to be the savings. The common denominator in all these invited to become part of the Co-Operative as for any statements is unity makes the difference. member. These people were selected because they are This is what a United Norfolk Community needs to honest and they certainly have the skills and mindsets do NOW; to ensure the above strategic path is undertaken on • The community Must unify its approach where behalf of this community. Before I am prepared to majority vote is an acceptable outcome and commit request more time from these individuals I need to to a simple communications mechanism to enable know whether the Norfolk Community still cares this unity to perform. enough to fight for its true rights. Yet again another • The community Must ensure that the only persons Yes or No question!! nominated for the so-called Transitional Council Troy Hamilton-Irvine has been kind enough to Body are Lisle, Robin, Ron and Tim. They are the provide the aptly named ‘YES’ HQ located next to people you have selected to represent you. Any Foodies which will become the central hub. At this other persons should withdraw their nomination stage I simply ask that everyone gives the question immediately. some thought and I will ask Louci and Alison to • The community Must apply sufficient pressures so announce when we will start requesting feedback. that each of the four members above carry a single I would consider it would be as early as mid next vote and that the Administrator carries the fifth equal week. single vote. In the instance where Commonwealth The question is; ‘Do you wish to continue the fight funds are required for a given initiative then the for your rights?’ Yes or No. Administrator retains authority; In the instance The above strategy displays how easily a united where the Community provides funds for the front can be developed to counter the Commonwealths initiative then the advisory council retains authority intentions of ensuring the Norfolk Island Community and in all other instances a majority vote recognition is left without representation. I have no doubt some applies. parties may choose to place a few obstacles in the • The so called Administrator’s Community Business way but am of the belief it will just be a matter of Advisory Group needs to hand in their resignations. selecting either a broom or a bulldozer to remove You were not appointed by the community so you those obstacles. cannot consider that you speak on behalf of the Again in hoping this may assist. community. Too much damage has already been Gab and Glen incurred by this community from poor advice. [email protected] Majority vote eliminates poor or self-vested advice. • The Islands community needs to involve itself to ensure a BEST outcome is achieved for the Cascade Pier project. If this does not occur now then we will Avoca all be standing on a new slab of concrete watching Cruise Liners steam past just like we do now. • By his own undertakings I would consider that the ainting current Commonwealth appointed Administrator to P Norfolk Island community should step down from his position in favour of an alternate person better ��������������������� �������������� suited to repairing and regaining the community’s ��������������� ����������������� confidences. �������� ������������� ��������� The purpose for the above approach is to ensure ����� ������������� ����� the community quickly regains its stronghold of representation for community relevant issues or topics ����������������������������������������� Some extracts from Life on the West Island “Ripping the wings off of a butterfly” ...our media and politicians have mostly failed to realise that there has been a fundamental change in the nature of our liberal democracy, which should now rely on coalitions of like interests to govern effectively, not on an early twentieth century model of a two party Deal with the Professionals system. Recent immigration changes provide opportunity One remarkable consequence of this selective for Australian/NZ citizens to live permanently blindness is that both major parties are intent on on Norfolk Island destroying the most democratic governance system within the Commonwealth - the highly effective Norfolk Island model, so feared and despised by the Income Earning Units politicians and bureaucrats in Canberra. Instead, they Ideal property investment or live in one and rent out prefer to rip the wings off of the butterfly of the direct the other. Majority are tenanted and generating democracy which has served the Island and its people income. so well for almost four decades. 2 FLATS CLOSE TO SCHOOL Some Islanders might be astonished at this assertion, 2 bedroom flat with a large 2 bay garage. 1 bedroom flat but in fact Norfolk has in place some inherently strong with carport. Situated on approx 2 acres with fruit trees and democratic mechanisms not found anywhere else in mature palms. Generating rental income of $270 p/w. the national state or territory governance structures of ASKING ONLY 320,000 the West Island. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The electoral system in Norfolk Island is based on DENHAM COURT - 3 UNITS 2 storey complex with 2 bedroom flat on top floor with front people voting for individual representatives, not for and rear decks. Ground level 1 bedroom flat with timber political parties. This means that people do not elect floors. Plus 2 bedroom flat with carpet and covered outdoor an all-powerful government, able to impose its will as entertaining area. Property has 3 carports, plenty of water long as it holds just one more seat than an opposing and all furnished. Current rental income of $450 p/w. With party. This model is inexplicable to off-island pundits, tourist license could generate higher income. Do your sums! who think that the need to build coalitions of like- $495,000 minded MLAs to pass legislation on any given issue ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— is a recipe for chaos and instability. DESIRABLE DUPLEX 2 x 3 bedroom units. Modern & well presented interiors. Far from it - this mechanism ensures that issues are Open plan living. Ensuite bathrooms. Front and rear considered on their merits and not simply bulldozed porches. Some sea views. Concrete strip driveway off through parliament by a party which “has the numbers.” sealed road. Concrete parking bays & lawn areas. In federal parliament, backbenchers are frequently Currently tenanted. SELLING FOR $425,000 not consulted or even informed in advance of many ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— measures where the government simply requires them “CAVENDISH” to put up their hands without demur to enact changes Spacious 2 x 3 bedroom houses under one roof. Both fully or punitive budget measures. That is why the major self contained located close to town. Situated on 1967m² of level land. Extra storge ASKING 395,000 parties hate the proportional representation voting ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— system for the Senate - on contentious matters they are 2 HOUSES WITH BUSINESS forced to explain their motivations to those holding the 2 x 2 bedroom residences + sleep out with beautiful balance of power in order to gain Senate endorsement. gardens and large mix orchard. 3 bay garage and plenty of Which is more democratic - the tyranny of the one water. Situated on 3640m². ALL THIS FOR ONLY $420,000 party majority in the House, or the more consultative ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Senate procedure? RENTALS The farcical failed attempt of Labor to institute a 1 bedroom flat newly renovated, bedroom with built-ins, Norfolk Island two-party system by gaining a foothold bamboo flooring, separate laundry, close to town $130 p/w in the Assembly became a sick joke, when their single 3 bedroom, 2 bthm, garage, deck, furnished only $200p/w 3 bedroom, 2 storey home country living Anson Bay, tim- elected member portrayed himself to the West Island ber floors, decks, step down to lounge entertaining area, as “opposition leader” - thus gaining undeserved fruit trees & private. All for only $200p/w incl lawns. prominence in mainland media. The Press Gallery 5 bedroom, Sea views. Large home w/ 2bathrooms, understands two-party parliaments but is genetically fireplace, large games room with projector and pool table, decks surrounds the house $325p/w unable to comprehend a parliament where every Call Lynne on 50803 to arrange a viewing. member has an open and equal say, unfettered by party allegiance.  Another key democratic process in Norfolk Island is  the absence of a requirement for Cabinet solidarity,  which allows ministers to place before the Assembly  and community their individual positions on important  issues and not be forced to support majority Cabinet  (continued overleaf) Life on the West Island - continued reasons. decisions with which they fundamentally disagree. • Expert and citizen panels that are genuinely No doubt Malcolm Turnbull would love to have such intergenerational and cross-sectoral. Their an inherently democratic mechanism in Canberra! But composition should favour younger generations the focus is constantly on the “stability” of ruling party and ensure the baby boomer generation cedes some governments, thus strangling the chance for genuinely control over what it leaves to the next. inclusive and collaborative debate on matters of great • Granting more decision-making power to national importance. institutions independent of the government of the Norfolk Island also stands alone in its provision day, but still accountable to parliaments (such as for citizen-initiated referendums on any issues of the Parliamentary Budget Office or Infrastructure concern to a substantial number of Islanders. This Australia). This would increase the capacity of direct democracy provision works extremely well policy planning and decision processes to have in Switzerland and in many American states, but is staying power beyond individual political cycles. passionately detested by our national leaders. Why • Enabling the appointment of some ministers are they so opposed to actually hearing what the from outside the parliament. This would allow voters want - to the extent of vilifying Norfolk’s experienced hands - experts at the top of their game elected leaders for proceeding with a referendum on - to lead a portfolio while remaining accountable to Canberra’s contentious plans for governance change? the parliament. The answer is that the last thing they want is for power They concede that “Some of these ideas might to actually devolve to the community at large - they work. Some might not. But persisting with a system want it where it belongs: behind the locked doors of that seems increasingly incapable of managing the Cabinet and party room meetings, far from the insolent most pressing issues of our age is not an option.” gaze of those who actually elected them! These academics are to be applauded for attempting In their analysis, Triffitt and McLeod conclude that to address the disengagement and cynicism of the West the way “liberal democracy” is malfunctioning on Island community with how badly our governance the West Island is leading the nation toward disaster. system is failing us. Perhaps they should also have While they largely focus on a case study of the lack of considered the many effective democratic mechanisms response to climate change, they also highlight many embodied in the unique Norfolk Island model detailed other challenges: above. Specifically, the failure to tackle climate change Regrettably, rather than paying any attention to speaks to an overall failure of our liberal democratic the simple beauty of the Island’s existing governance system to: structures and procedures, politicians and bureaucrats • deliver competent, future-focused policy that can in the national capital are intent on ripping the wings guide and give context to the pressing need for off of the butterfly. It’s a great shame - and shame on action on core challenges them for their ignorant determination to destroy and • reconcile expert knowledge and community opinion penalise, not to co-operate and thus develop truly to deal with the big issues of our age consensual and effective solutions to economic issues • gain and sustain long-term consensus on what is in Norfolk Island. often complex policy action to deal with these issues• achieve effective action by devolving power to local communities or projecting solutions across borders through transnational collaboration. Climate change is the sharpest manifestation of an entirely new order of policy challenges that confront and confound democracies around the world. These include cybersecurity, corporate profit- shifting, deepening inequality, porous borders and the movements of people and money that spill through them. Yet the crisis of liberal democracy remains For all your painting needs intangible. This is because we prefer to blame the idiosyncrasies of leaders and bad leadership, rather  Need a Professional painter ? Spray Finishes than the system itself and its growing pattern of policy Call Now !  Water Blasting gridlock and dysfunction.  Domestic / As young academics, Triffitt and McLeod have Commercial Top quality work with laudably attempted to develop some possible solutions  Interior/Exterior fast and friendly service to the crisis of public disillusion with West Island  Roofs governance: • More deliberative systems that directly engage “ What we quote is what you pay ” citizens and deepen debate. Such systems would work to capture and grow long-term vision, values Mobile: 55588 and objectives - rather than static perceptions of incremental policy decisions made for tactical Email: [email protected]

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Lauren Bath – (Digital influencer) - media famil Great to have met Lauren Bath, chef turned photographer turned social media influencer! An Every WEDNESDAY night we will early adoption of the Instagram platform saw Lauren’s followers skyrocket way before Instagram was as be showing the spectacular movie widely used as it is now. In early 2013 Lauren saw “The Bounty” potential with her 200,000+ followers and quit her job in our theatre room behind reception. to become Australia’s first professional Instagrammer. She now has over 400,000 followers. During her stay, Come on in and enjoy a pre-movie drink or Lauren posted her photos daily with most receiving snacks from 6.00pm – 7.00pm with the big well over 7,000 likes each. If you don’t have Instagram screen starting at 7.00pm. check out www.laurenbath.com Many thanks to Gordie Surround sound, big screen, comfy for providing Lauren’s accommodation at Coast, and seats, drinks and snacks. big thanks to Zach and Emily for all your help and generous support with Lauren’s visit. PLUS AS AN ADDED BONUS we offer question time with Rick Kleiner of Rick’s Personal Island Tours after the movie – a truly fascinating experience! Tickets only $10 ($5 for kids) Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson lead a stellar cast that includes Sir Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day Lewis and Liam Neeson in this action packed adventure bursting with sensational battles, raging storms and an intensity as powerful as the Craig Tansley (Travel writer) – media famil mighty sea itself! Freelance travel writer Craig Tansley will visit Please note this movie is rated PG and there Norfolk next week. Craig writes for many of Australia’s is some nudity. most prestigious newspapers and magazines – writing regularly for everyone from the Australian Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel Financial Review to the Sydney Morning Herald and ph: 24400 Queen Elizabeth Avenue – International Traveller. He’s also written for the likes plenty of parking or a short walk from most of Britain’s Sunday Times. Craig has travelled to over 60 countries to research travel stories, including a visit accommodation properties and we’d love to to Pitcairn Island and this will be his second visit to see some locals enjoying their story Norfolk. As a music journalist prior to being a travel on the silver screen! (continued overleaf) Tourism News - continued JUNE 2015 events writer, Craig had the opportunity to interview some 6 Bounty Ball – evening ball at Rawson of the world’s most iconic stars, including Mick Jagger, Hall Dave Grohl, Lenny Kravitz, Gene Simmons and Heath 8 Anniversary (Bounty) Day Public Ledger. Thank you to Charisse at Shearwater Scenic holiday Villas for providing his accommodation. 10 Government House Charity Open Day Treasures of the South Pacific (ToSP) road 1.00pm – 3.30pm show 2015 15 Queen’s Birthday (Public holiday) In 2014, Norfolk Island Tourism joined other South 19-27 Convict’s Cup croquet festival (Go See Pacific islands as a member of ToSP. touring) ToSP arranges presentations and seminar functions 19 Cargo boat E.T.A Norfolk Guardian to educate travel agents Australia wide. The 21-26 Ballroom dancing festival functions give travel agents the opportunity to meet 28 Cargo boat E.T.A Southern Tiare representatives face to face & learn about a number 29 – 2 July Open Field 3D Archery tournament of island destinations all in the one venue. ToSP has Tania @ #norfolkisland Tourism www.norfolkisland. commenced again for 2015 with the first presentation com.au in Melbourne last month. Other stops are Sydney, Gold Coast, Newcastle and Brisbane. Report and photos will be published later. Court Of Petty Sessions, Norfolk Island Marketing Activity/ coverage - Press releases: Coca-Cola life launches on Court Report NI, Take a cool break on Norfolk Island, Taste NI back by popular demand, Jingle your bells on NI (Xmas in 12th May 2015 July) Escape to NI during next school holidays. Defendant: Dustin Menzies - A destination advertising campaign commences Section: 32(1)(a)(i) Traffic Act 2010 – driving this weekend in New Zealand. Supported by a TV ad, under the influence of liquor. website, ocial media and in store promotions. Holiday Plea: guilty deals start from $919. Results: Convicted. Fined $500 to be paid by - Sales & tactical advertising with Australian instalments of $100 per fortnight, first wholesalers and group organisers in print and online. payment to commence on 24 May 2015. - Co-op advertising for events & festivals with Disqualified from driving for 3 months. wholesalers. - “DIY in Paradise” Handyman magazine (Bunnings stores) by Adam Woodhams - NZ Island Time magazine – Product news: TENNIS COACHING Coca Cola advertisement shoot, NI new destination brochure, tying the knot on NI – wedding packages. Coaching - NZ Herald living 19/4 “Travel island” by Dionne Christian who visited in January on a family Coordinator media famil. Danny Nob bs - “360° experience” Luxury Travel – autumn Individual or Group edition. 5 page feature by John O’Neill who travelled Sessions over with Editor Susan Borham in March. Ph 50524 or 22966 51999 ITM Fishing show – 2nd episode. 50524 New Zealand’s Extreme fisherman Matt Watson and his ITM fishing show crew visited Norfolk last year and 0 0 the 1st episode screened soon after. The 2nd episode LAT.29 04’S LONG. 167 56’E went to air last Saturday on NZ’s TV One. This was NORFOLK ISLAND the promo: Norfolk Island is a remote island location, so where do the local Norfolk fishermen go when they TASMAN SEA want to ‘get away’? They head out to the even more TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS remote Phillip Island and they build a fishing hut, and HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt they take Matt along to experience a new style of land Saturday 16th 6.32am 1.6 12.51pm 0.3 based fishing, incredible spear fishing in the deep blue Sunday 17th 7.23am 1.7 1.38pm 0.2 water, and then there is the tiger sharks! A copy of the show will be posted to the Bureau. Monday 18th 8.11am 1.7 2.22pm 0.2 Planned famils up to end June 2015 are: New Tuesday 19th 8.57am 1.7 3.05pm 0.2 Zealand travel agent famil, Escape travel agents, Wednesday 20th 9.41am 1.6 3.36pm 0.2 Mindfood magazine, Freelance travel writers from Thursday 21st 10.24am 1.6 4.28pm 0.3 Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. Friday 22nd 11.06am 1.5 5.10pm 0.3 Do you use Facebook, Instagram or Twitter – please Saturday 23rd 11.49am 1.4 5.53pm 0.4 include Hashtag #norfolkisland What’s on at

TheTHIS WEEK TheatreON THURSDAYS 21 AND 28 MAY FROM 7.30 TO 10.00 The Bible An acclaimed mini-series featuring some of the most famous stories ever told, reworked for a new generation. This Mark Burnett epic gripped America and is now due to screen on Norfolk Island. Older children are welcome to attend but please note The Bible is MA rated. For further information please contact Rev. David Fell, Church of England Chaplain. Entry is free. DVDs ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AT WORLD TRADERS IN THE PIPELINE Annie, Fifty Shades of Grey, The Imitation Game Still Alice, The Theory of Everything A biography, drama, thriller starring Benedict ON WEDNESDAYS AT 4.45PM Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode. Against considerable odds and obstacles, eccentric The historical play English mathematician, Alan Turing, leads a top secret The Trial of the Fifteen team at Bletchley Park in the English countryside that presented by the Norfolk Island Museums. cracks the German’s fearsome Enigma code during Bookings are essential and should be made at the World War II. His success is estimated to have Visitors Information Centre shortened the war by two years and saved 14 million lives. His arrogance and unconventional behaviour do not endear him to his fellow cryptologists but he MOVIE TIMES forms a friendship with Joan Clarke, recruited to the project because she can finish a crossword in less than 10 minutes. The tragedy, that Turing’s sexual The Imitation Game (M) 1hr 50 mins persuasions overshadow his deserved hero-status is the Saturday, 16 May 7.30 pm bitter twist in this fascinating tale about the precursor to the computer – with Turing’s brilliant invention Sunday, 17 May 5.30 pm “thinking” as it assesses the possibilities. Rated M Mr. Turner (M) 2hrs 20 mins FROM 22 MAY Friday, 22 May 7.30 pm Saturday, 23 May 7.30 pm Mr. Turner A biography, drama, history starring Timothy Spall, Sunday, 24 May 5.30 pm Paul Jesson, Dorothy Atkinson Mr. Turner explores the last quarter century of the Adults $14 - Children (under 15) $7 eccentric British painter, J.M.W. Turner. Profoundly (cash only please) affected by the death of his father, loved by a housekeeper he takes for granted, he forms a close Comfy armchairs - snack and licensed bar relationship with a seaside landlady, with whom he The Ferny Lane Theatre eventually lives incognito in Chelsea. Throughout, Cnr Grassy Road - opposite the Hospital he travels, paints, stays with country aristocracy, Enquiries 23437, 22115 (World Traders) or 50158 visits brothels, is a popular if anarchic member of the Royal Academy of Arts, has himself strapped to the mast of a ship so that he can paint a snowstorm and The Bible (MA) to be shown in two halves is both celebrated and reviled by the public and by Thursday, 21 & 28 May 7.30 - 10.00 pm royalty. Exquisitely directed by Mike Leigh this is a breathtaking portrait of an artistic visionary. Rated M Entry is free lose if you give it a try? If it’s a lie, what have you lost? But what if it’s really true, and you have the chance to live in a perfect body in a perfect place filled with perfect friends, with absolutely none of the bad stuff that bugs us here, forever and ever? I’ll stake my life on it being true! How about you? Citizenship Dion When we see cyclones devastate Vanuatu and other places; earthquakes wipe out Christchurch, Nepal and various other areas; terrorists abduct schoolgirls to “marry” their fighters; suicide bombers blow themselves up for a shot at 72 virgins in the hereafter; wars destroying entire countries and landmines maiming the civilian population years after the wars have ended, we shudder! Once popular holiday spots are now unsafe, and even our near neighbours are in readiness against terrorist attacks from without and within. Norfolk Island is still one of the safe havens in a world gone crazy, but for how long? The world is in flux, with populations searching for that elusive Utopia where they can live their lives in peace and safety. Thousands are willing to entrust themselves to the mercies of people who fleece them of big sums of money, just to abandon them somewhere in the middle of the ocean, hoping for rescue and a better life in a better place. But does that Utopia exist here on earth? The Serenity Prayer ends with “... that I may be reasonably happy in this life, and supremely happy with You forever in the next”. This prayer recognizes that, because of sin, we are living in a world gone mad, and that life at best will have ups and downs. But secondly, and most importantly, we know that a better place exists where “there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21: 4). It is about this place, which we call Heaven, that Jesus, before His departure from earth, spoke about in John 14: 2 “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” For the Christian, this is the hope that sustains us in the bad times here on our crazy planet: to live a perfect life in a perfect place with a loving God, forever. And better still, we have a promise that allows us to claim one of those “mansions” as our future home, given in Philippians 3: 20 For our citizenship is in heaven ... For many people, citizenship in a better homeland is the dream of a lifetime. For the Christian who has accepted the Bible as the ultimate truth, and has accepted the free gift of eternal life that a loving God has promised us, the old Gospel song says it well: “This world is not my home, I’m just a-passin’ through”. I may be a temporary citizen of a country here on earth at the moment, but my permanent home is waiting in Heaven with my name on the door. I am a citizen of Heaven! Many people have never heard about this, and some may regard it as a fairy tale, but what have you got to cancer.org.au/norfolk2015 Chase up your friends to make up a team, of up to 10 people. Join in what will be a memorable, but fun event. You don’t have to be very fit, just get involved to help our community. You can register immediately online at http:// fundraising.cancer.org.au/norfolk2015 or you can Media Release Media Release register manually by contacting Team Development Coordinator Sarah on [email protected] or mobile 54073 Wed 13 May 2015 NorfolkWed 13 M Islanday 2015 Relay For Life and Health Day – a team event! to get your forms. 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Ho towe walkver, t hforere theis s twholeill time fevent.or you Youto ge t a bit fitter before the event which will allow you walk for much longer. event which will allow you walk for much longer. event which will allowdecideyou w ahowlk fo rlongmuc hyoulon gareer. able to walk, and then pass over to another member of your team. However, there is still time for you to get a bit fitter before the event which will allow you walk for much longer. Please get involved - contact any of the organising committee to get your registration forms for your team. You can register online at http://fundraising. very successful tournament but a special mention must go to Sam Cribb, for winning his division in singles and doubles. Sam will go on to play tennis at the Oceania Championships during the year. Well done to all of the families and to Danny Nobbs and all of his efforts. Things are really buzzing here at the school. All K-6 Assembly of our children from year 5 – year 12 now have their Was held on Wednesday and I congratulate our personal laptops for use at school and at home. We had students for their great achievements. Thank you also the last of our two laptop distribution evenings here to parents for your support. at the school on Tuesday evening and on Wednesday 1.25L Plastic Bottles morning we all held our breathe during first period Our Yr 7/8 Food Technology class is creating a while everyone switched on their computers for the Hanging Garden for the Sensory Garden and they first time. Amazing, all good, no explosions or crashes! would like any unwanted 1.25 litre plastic bottles. Credit must go to our NICS technology team for the Also the Science department is in need of ice cream careful planning that has happened during the last 18 containers, margarine containers, or similar sized months. The team has worked with outside agencies containers to help sort equipment. If you can help to ensure that an adequate structure was in place to please drop off to the School Front Office. cope with the additional activity. Again we must thank the NI and International Rotary organisations and the Disco Norfolk Island Government for their very generous K-6 students are invited to a disco which will be held financial support. Our children and their families all at the school on Thursday 28th May in rooms 17 and benefit from this initiative. 18. A drink and sausage sandwich may be purchased Norfolk Island Central School has joined over 800 for $7 which your note and money can be handed into other schools around the world and is delivering to the Front office, a snack bar will also be operating. primary students the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Prizes to be won including best dressed. There will be Garden Program. This involves students growing lots of music, games and fun. Kindergarten to Yr2 their own vegetables, tending them in order to harvest students are invited from 4.30pm to 5.45pm, Years 3-6 and cook with them at school. are invited from 6pm to 7.15pm. Dress there is your On Tuesday afternoon, students in year 5 and 6 favourite character from any movies, TV show, book participated in what will be the first of many gardening or cartoon. lessons. While our garden is being made, students took Excursions the opportunity to repurpose plastic bottles and make Our Kinder to Year 2 students will be walking them into a hanging garden. A variety of seedlings across the road visiting the Bounty Folk Museum then were planted including rocket, lettuce, beetroot and in the afternoon traveling to Kingston Oval to practice coriander. In the weeks to come, students will grow for the Cross Country. Parents wishing to pick up their seedlings ready for planting in the permanent garden student from the Kingston Oval is most welcome, that will take pride of place at the front of the school. please be there for a 2.40pm pickup time. Notes have By the end of the term, it is hoped that students will be been handed to students please returned signed to the reaping the rewards of their hard work and will cook School Front Office on Monday. and eat what they have grown. NICS School Counsellor Any community members that would like to donate NICS School Counsellor, Judith Byrnes will arrive items to the garden or would like to volunteer and join on Island next Monday 18th May 2015. Please contact students in these activities are more than welcome to the school if you would like to make contact with contact the school. Judi. Our tennis heroes arrive home last Monday from the Regards West pacific Tennis Championships. Everyone had a Michelle Nicholson, Principal

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Phone: 22886 or 57000 Website: www.norfolkforwarding.com This week at the Norfolk Island the First Settlement and whips and leg irons from the Second Settlement. Our convict past is alive here. Museum No. 10 Quality Row Now a museum, this house was Last week..... we said farewell to Lisa Richards, built in 1844 for Thomas Seller, Foreman of Works, Director/Curator of the Norfolk Island Museum, this during the height of the brutal Second Settlement. It role she has fulfilled for the past 7 years. Her energy, gives a vivid feel for life for the civil officers in charge enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, humour and of convicts. In 1856 it became the home of Isaac and friendship will be missed by all of us at the museum. Miriam Christian and their fifteen children, in later Her leadership has not only developed a museum to be years it was the home of Charles ‘Potts’ Buffett. Potts, proud of but has also established stronger community as he is known held a number of positions including relationships. She is an absolute dynamo to work Deputy Administrator of NI and Administrator of with! Cocos (Keeling) Islands. He was awarded an O.B.E in This week.... Monday 18 May is International 1981 and M.B.E. in 1987. Museum Day. The theme is ‘Museums for a sustainable HMS Sirius Museum (old Youth Centre or society’. The International Council of Museums Protestant Chapel) (ICOM) states that “it highlights the role of museums Wrecked on our reef in 1790, the flagship of the First in raising public awareness about the need for a society Fleet HMS Sirius is now Australia’s most important that is less wasteful, more cooperative and that uses shipwreck. Her artefacts are displayed together with resources in a way that respects living systems”. the story of her loss and recovery. A First Fleet Wall Sustainability in museums is not only about and Descendant’s Book are located here. economics and practicing efficient use of resources but Pier Store also about safeguarding cultural heritage. “Museum The legendary mutiny on board the Bounty has work, through education and exhibitions for example, been portrayed in no less than five Hollywood movies should strive to create a sustainable society.” says but the true story is to be found here along with major ICOM President, Prof. Dr Hans-Martin Hinz. Bounty artefacts. Life on Pitcairn Island and the re- The Norfolk Island Museum promotes and protects settlement to Norfolk in 1856 are also told. Our rich our cultural heritage, past, present and future, tangible local culture, including Norf’k language, is featured in and intangible. We encourage strong community this museum. relationship as mentioned above and invite you to visit The R.E.O. sells books and souvenirs, it is also the your museum! Entry is always free for locals. Open venue for our short term displays, currently “Without from 11am – 3pm Hesitation: Norfolk Islander’s and World War I”. Visit What’s in our museums? The R.E.O. to see this display, on Monday we’ll put Commissariat Store (in the ground floor of All on the kettle from about 11.30am, tea and coffee is on Saints Church) us, no paper cups, we promise. Fascinating stories emerge from this collection of When was the last time you visited the museum? archaeological remains found in Kingston. Explore Make this Monday, Museum-day! Polynesian hearthstone, glass beads and pottery from FOR SALE

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FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED IF REQUIRED Phone Sarah 50065 WW1 - A Bit of a Truce casualties were 10,000 Turks to Anzac 628 and Private Jacka won the first Victoria Cross by an Australian in 16 to 22 May 1915 WWI. The 3rd Light Horse Regiment relieved the On 16 May 1915 following the Battle of Krithia the 1st Regiment at Popes Hill. The transport “Lutzow” 2nd Australian Infantry Brigade returned to Anzac from departed Cape Helles and anchored off Anzac Cove. Cape Helles and was placed in Reserve. The Force at The NZ infantry received 900 reinforcements from Anzac then numbered 17,356 men. Decision was taken Egypt. by the Turks to remove immediately one of two thorns On 20 May the hospital ship “Dongola” arrived in on Gallipoli by attacking the Anzac line, proposed in England with wounded islander Bull John. Quintal three days. Following this the Turks proposed five who was admitted to No.1 Southern General Hospital, Divisions would attack at Helles. Sarnum Quintal and Edgbaston. At Anzac the Turks were so badly beaten the 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment departed no attacks were even contemplated. An attempt by Cairo at 12.30am by train, arriving at Alexandria at Australians to rescue some Turkish wounded under 6.30am and at 8am 20 officers and 459 other ranks the Red Cross flag led to a short informal truce in embark on transport “Lutzow” which departed at sections of the line. But as concerns were expressed 3.30pm for Gallipoli. At Anzac the Australian 2nd and a note was sent to the Turkish commander suggesting 3rd Battalions were attacked by Turks as was the 1st an informal truce to bury the dead and a Turkish envoy Light Horse at Popes. should be sent along the beach from Gaba Tepe to 17 May saw David Landers Quintal and Wilfred discuss the possibility. The NZ Brigade arrived back F Young embark from N Z in the Auckland Mounted at Anzac from Helles at dawn. The 6th Regiment Rifles component of the 4th NZEF Reinforcements disembark from the “Lutzow” then via minesweepers comprising 2,254 troops. Visitors to General Bridges and lighters at 3pm landed under shrapnel and sniper on the Hospital Ship “Gascon” before it sailed found fire at Anzac and were immediately attached to the the surgeons had ruled out an amputation, gangrene Australian 1st Brigade. Sarnum was attached to 2nd had set in and there were no blood transfusions. Australian Battalion joining other islanders. The 1st The Turks on 18 May commenced to gather troops Light Horse including Jack Robinson and Rawdon from as far away as Constantinople to make up a force Nobbs moved to bivouac in Monash Valley. At Cape of 42,000. On this day General Birdwood advised he Helles the British and French again mount an attack. had 17,356 Anzac troops available against his estimate It was said following the terrible punishment on the of 20,000 Turkish troops. Firing by the Turks had brave but futile Turkish attack that all bitterness and reduced to virtually nil, which was highly unusual and hatred of the Turks since the landing had dissipated. alerted the Allies that something was on. Late in the Anzac garrison now numbered 19,776 men. On the day an aerial survey reported two valleys were packed Western Front in the Battle of Festubert a third series with Turkish troops and the Anzac force was advised. of attacks by the British commenced and for the next The island lads in the 1st light Horse Regiment assisted four days progress was made including capture of the to repulse a charge of between 50 and 100 Turks and village of Festubert. the 3rd Battalion in trenches facing Owens Gully were The Turks on 21 May sent an officer from Gaba bombed. At 11.35pm the moon went down and rifle Tepe into the ANZAC lines to organise a short truce fire increased dramatically but no attack occurred to bury the dead. The discussions appeared to take two with firing ceasing before midnight. Sarnum on the days to finalise as concern were expressed of a Turkish “Lutzow” arrived at Cape Helles at 7pm and anchored. trick. The 1st Light Horse Regiment moved to bivouac General Bridges died at sea and his body was returned further down Monash Valley where they provided to Australia where he was buried at Duntroon Military working parties, both during the day and night, for the College in Canberra. His Horse Sandy was the only one next seven days. Sarnum Quintal and 6th Light Horse of some 121,000 horses sent overseas who returned. moved into the front line in Shrapnel Gulley waiting a On Western Front a second attack at Festubert was Turkish attack. launched by the British in pouring rain but it was 22 May saw R S Waterhouse who was with the Light unsuccessful due to arrival of German reinforcements Horse Training Unit in Egypt posted to 7th Australian and heavy shelling. Light Horse Regiment which had landed recently at 3am on 19 May, the Turks launched an attack along Anzac Cove. At Anzac it was eventually agreed that an the whole front line. The major and fiercest fighting armistice would occur between 7.30am and 4.30pm on push was against the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Australian Battalions. 24 May and the Turkish envoy was permitted to return The first onslaught by the Turks failed right along the to his lines. The Auckland Mounted was relieved by the line but for the remainder of the day they continued to 9th Light Horse Regiment and moved into dugouts on throw groups forward at various points of the line. The Western slopes of Plugg’s Plateau. Sarnum Quintal and Australian 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions reported attacks the 6th Light Horse at mid-day move to a designated by fresh troops and repulsed at least four separate sector of the Front line at the Neck relieving elements charges during the day until 8pm, whereas, Auckland of the 1st Brigade. The Regiment quickly settled Mounted reported in their area the attacks ceased at into trench life which was primarily defensive but 4.30am. Generally the attacks saw the Turks mown also maintaining observation posts, digging saps and down as they approached the front line. At the end tunnels, beach fatigues for supplies and road making. of the day it was estimated some 3,000 Turk bodies They would remain in the sector for the next 28 days. carpeted no-man’s land, no ground was gained or lost, Russians on the Eastern Front continued to retreat. ������ �������������� Servicing Norfolk Island’s Water Transfer������������������ Needs For ������������������������� Over 40�������������� Years �������������������������

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Police wish to being conducted for the years 10 and 12 students. reassure members of this community that any calls We think the videos shown during the presentation to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence may have hit home with the students, showing quite and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. graphically what can happen when drivers lose Telephone calls are taken by Canberra based staff. concentration, drive under the influence of drugs Police Contact Details or alcohol, or have an accident when not wearing a Norfolk Island Police Force Tel: seatbelt. +6723 22222 We also spoke about the need for enclosed shoes PO Box 470 and appropriate clothing when riding a motor bike. Email: [email protected] The photos of some real life motorbike injuries were Norfolk Island 2899 met with groans and some students averting their eyes. Office hours for routine enquiries: 8am to 4pm, Unfortunately it is the reality of having a licence and Monday to Friday. If the station is unattended, please sharing the road with other motorists. use the courtesy telephone located near the front door I don’t think the importance of the messages we are to contact on duty Police giving to the students can be reinforced too strongly, as we are continuing to be called to accidents involving inexperienced drivers either being over confident, or driving whilst impaired by drugs or alcohol. Squash News Scam emails It was great to see the junior competition start last There always seems to be a new scam email doing Thursday. If anyone under 18 would like to have a the rounds. The latest one is from [email protected] game of squash, even if you have played before or not advising that your email account has been accessed then please do not hesitate to phone Ginny 51148. from another computer, then asking you to click on a The club is now running a ladder competition and link to update your details. DO NOT CLICK ON THE all matches on Wednesday and Thursday will count. LINK!!! A virus will be loaded onto your computer. So if you want to climb the ladder then play someone It’s a timely reminder to be vigilant with your above you, win and then start moving up the ladder. internet security. Please pass onto your family and You can also play others in a social game, which will friends that if they receive an email from someone count. Good Luck! they do not know, or even if it appears to be legitimate Wednesday Night Mixed Squash competition – bank, police, government agency – do not open it, The Wednesday night competition starts again this do not give out personal or account details to anyone week after a successful Gary Raper tournament. you don’t know. The matches will be 15 points, best of 5 games. Driving whilst wearing headphones If you are not included in the draw and would like a We are seeing some motorists driving around game then please phone Lance 56832. wearing headphones inside their vehicle. These The numbers in brackets are the points start for headphones really are a hazard, as they stop the driver each game. from being aware of their surroundings – a warning Draw for Wednesday 20th May 2015 horn from another motorist, or a siren from an Court1 Court 2 emergency vehicle. Please consider not wearing these 4.00pm Dean v Mya (3) Lenny (3) v Beau headphones when you’re behind the wheel so your 4.30pm Puk v Tiaan (5) Bart v Adam (5) attention can be on the road and the other motorists. 5.00pm Figgy v Mark (5) Mandy v Renee C The Police Charity Barefoot Bowls Day. 5.30pm Deb J (3) v Ginny Lance v Bob (3) Plans are well underway for the Barefoot Bowls 6.00pm Curtis v Rob (3) Charles (5) v Aidan Day on Sunday 23 August, in order to raise money to 6.30pm Rueben (5) v Craig Lexi (3) v Eammon extend the footpath from Queen Elizabeth Drive into 7.00pm George v Jarod Burnt Pine. Events Schedule For those of you who have never barefoot bowled, Doubles Tournament: 6th-10th July it’s a great day. Take off your shoes, sink your toes Club Championships: 17th-21st August into the grass, and roll some balls around a big square Masters tournament: 9th-15th November green. Skill is not a prerequisite. 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Email: [email protected] Page from the Past of the ground, gay with flags and bunting, and with several hundred of sight seers, nearly all in light attire, Saturday, 19th May 1963 will not be readily forgotten. Treasurer speaks on Taxation Legislation - The The sports, with the exception of two club events, following is an extract from Treasurer Mr. Frank were open to all comers. Whilst no record breaking Crean’s second reading speech introducing an Income was expected considering the nature of the course Tax Assessment Bill. which was grass and perforce slow, good times were “In the Budget Sittings I will be introducing made. The school children were not forgotten a race legislation to prevent tax haven resort to Norfolk Island being arranged both for the girls and for the boys. and other territories under Australian control. It has not An event was also included for the native boys of been practicable to have the legislation drafted for the the Melanesian Mission (which has its headquarters current Sittings, but it will take the form outlined in on Norfolk Island) but though present, they were the statement outlined by my predecessor Mr. Snedden too diffident to compete in the presence of so many on 19th July, 1972. ‘papalangi’ (white people). The Government has given deep consideration to At the close of the day’s sport, by request, the the position of permanent residents of Norfolk Island President of the club addressed the assembled crowd particularly the descendants of Pitcairners who have a and then called on Mrs. Dicketts to present the prizes, long tradition of no direct taxation. Its decision means amounting to some £25 in value. that, broadly speaking, an individual who lives on the After an address from the Deputy Chief Magistrate, island and is not otherwise a resident of Australia for Dr. Metcalfe, the crowd dispersed to their homes. taxation purposes will continue to be exempt from tax It is interesting to read the names of winners of on income from the Island or from elsewhere outside some of the events - 75 yards handicap for boys under Australia . 16 - won by R. Buffett, G. Menges second; Ladies Provision will be made to exempt some Island Trust egg and spoon race - Miss Gordie Nobbs; 75 yards income - broadly, that derived during the period of handicap for girls under 15 - Erith Allen with Connie administration by the Trustee of the estate of deceased Quintal second. Open Hurdles was won by Chads island resident and the accumulating income of an Taylor with Sattie Menges second. Island Trust the beneficiaries in which are people who Mother’s Day Service - At All Saints. Kingston live on the island and are not otherwise residents in last Sunday was a very full service and included the Australia. dedication of the Australian Flag presented to the Restoration Costs - Over the last four fiscal years Church of England by the previous Administrator, the cost of restoring the buildings at Kingston is in Air-Commodore R.N. Dalkin; the dedication of the excess of $125,000. This amount has been made up of plaque in memory of Aunt Betsy Kilbourne and the $40,000 grant from the Commonwealth Government, christening of baby Zilpha Menghetti. $40,000 from private sources and a further $40,000 Chairman of Council, Cnr. Wilfred Randall, read from public Administration funds. These figures do not the prayer of dedication. He also read the prayer of include the $100,000 grant given for the restoration of dedication for the plaque in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth the Museum. Amelia Mary Kilbourne making reference to the work We feel it is a feather in the island’s cap that the Aunt Betsy had done for the church and the community private and public contributions more than match during a lifetime of Christian endeavour on Norfolk. those of the Commonwealth. All members of the Kilbourne family were present, The Dicketts’ Shield - Tomorrow sees the including Win King and her husband John and young commencement of Norfolk Island’s major Rugby Leslie who arrived from Australia on Friday, 11th. League competition - for the Dicketts’ Shield. Government House opened for Inspection - Like many others, we have tried to find some Government House, which, according to the Australian information concerning Mr. Dicketts, who presented Council of National Trusts, is one of the buildings in the Shield to the island early this century. “the finest collection of Colonial Georgian buildings In his historical research on the Cable Station, Mr. in the Commonwealth”, will be open for public Les Brown had forwarded to him two photo-statted inspection next Wednesday afternoon, May 23, 1973 copies taken from a magazine published by the Pacific from 2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Cable Board. By the names of some of the officials It appears to have been Major Joseph Foveaux, who mentioned in the article it would seem that the as Commandant from 1800 to 1804, selected the site publication came out around 1907/1908. The Cable during the first penal settlement. Sports Day was held on Easter Monday, April 17th and Members of the Norfolk Island Historical Society here are the names of some of the officials - Messrs. will show people through the public rooms and Marshall, Rossiter, Heaps, Taylor, Dicketts (President comment on various details. of Sports Committee), Burke, Nobbs, Blackley (Hon. Proceeds will be used for the completion of Secretary), Pearson, Judd, Muldorff, Knight, Menges, painting of the exterior of Government House in time Cuthbert and Stevenson. for the Royal Visit next February. Last year, proceeds The article goes on to say: “The beautiful paddock of a similar function raised $265 which was used for of Mr. Charles Rossiter, Postmaster, was kindly loaned painting and preservation of the front of Government for the occasion, and presented a most charming view House. on the day. Beautifully situated, with Mt. Pitt in the - Tom. background and surrounded with trees, the aspect Norfolk Island Golf Club Trophy 4BBB stableford with tee off times of 8.30am The Golf Report and 1pm. All players are requested to please be at the Last Saturday’s golf was a single stableford event. Pro Shop 20 mins before tee off. Any visitors with an Weather conditions were near perfect with two young official club handicap are most welcome to play. guns leading the way with Rueben Bigg taking out the Captain Mal [Tarrant] day with a very good 45 pt’s. Following up from his previous weekend excellent result was young Jared Magri with 43 pt’s. In 3rd was Steve Foster showing his age difference with 40 pt’s. Jasmine Kiernan was the best of the ladies with 42pt’s followed by Belinda TENNIS COACHING Grube with 34 pt’s. Pro-pin on the 4th went to Dave Magri, the all in 9/18th Shane Evans, ladies 2nd shot on 6/15th Irene Buffett and men’s 2nd shot 1/10th Coaching Cooky. 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Round 3 will be postponed one week due preparation at training over the past months. Danny to the Country Music Festival. Social tennis will still will give us more details on how Arki, Vanessa and be on for those stalwarts who like their serious social Sophie fared in his report, but welcome home and Tuesday nights! well done all. The Wednesday Greenways Night Comp resumed As reported on radio last Saturday our trip was a with a first round of matches in two divisions-There huge success all players learning a lot not only about is still room for more to play in this comp, so if you’d tennis but also how performing under pressure affects like to play please give Danny a call asap. Will and everyone differently. Danny’s teams proving too strong for their opposition, I would like to personally commend all four players and Sam & Courtney and Nessa & Jude taking the on the way they conducted themselves not only on the points in their matches. At this stage Round 2 will be court but even more importantly off it, you were great played this week- please let Danny know early if you ambassadors for not only Norfolk but your families can’t make it! and yourselves. A huge well done. The Mavis Cup will get back in action from on And so to results, Sam Cribb as most would know Saturday the 30th so there is plenty of room for more won the single 12 and under event and with this has players please or contact Mandy or Gill. This is a fun qualified to represent the West Pacific against the East afternoon of tennis each fortnight and helps support and North Pacific teams in August. Sam also won the the Juniors’ fundraising. doubles in his age division with a boy from Vanuatu. Thursday Night Social Visitors and casual players Arki finished 11th in the 16 and under boys event with are invited to join a regular group who always enjoy a tough first match that he led early only to go down their tennis. 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������������� including five Norfolk teams, two Queensland teams and one New Zealand team. It was somewhat of a surprise to see the star studded team of Ryan Dixon, Rob Dixon, Matt Bigg and Scotty Gee bow out at this stage to the talented team skipped by G Ward from Queensland, and Sid Cooper did not have it all his way with Marg O’Brien’s team winning by three points. M Goodfrey from Queensland defeated Adrian Robbins team from New Zealand and Phil Jones’ team defeated Les Smiths team from Queensland. Special mention must be made of Marg O’Brien’s team from Norfolk who were the only all ladies team to qualify for the quarter finals. Led by Jacqui Ryan with Ariane Dixon at second, Gail Cox from Queensland and Marg O’Brien skipping, this team only lost two games – one to the overall winners and one to the overall runners up and on both occasions only by three points – a wonderful achievement from a fantastic team. Back to back Bounty Titles to The semi finals saw Sid Cooper’s team defeat local team. Ward’s Queensland outfit and team Jones defeated The 2015 54th Bounty Bowls tournament has been Mick Godfreys’ team to set up a Norfolk Island final taken out by the local team of Brent Pauling, John with Brent, John , Dave and Phil coming through to Deadman, Dave Smith and Phil Jones for the second claim the title and the $6000 winner’s prize successive year. With 36 teams coming from as far as The President and committee of the Bowling Club New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Western wish to sincerely thank all of the players who attended Australia, Tasmania and one player from Fiji the task and in particular our sponsors for the event who are of winning the event was an enormous one. the driving force behind encouraging players and their Defending their title from last year, the local side supporters to come to Norfolk. It is to be assured that were against all odds of achieving success with the this tournament will only get bigger next year with calibre of players involved included one Tasmanian even more players coming. state representative and many high level pennant representatives who had played in the event before and had brought teams bent on winning the prestigious trophy. This feat has only been achieved three times in the 54 year history of the event when they defeated the local star studded team of Keith Turton, Wes Cooper, N.I. Pest Control John (Moochie) Christian and super skip Sid Cooper. For all your pest control needs Major sponsor Mike King from Heritage Events was delighted to see two local teams fighting it out Domestic and Commercial Services for the title but commiserated with the visiting teams CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY who qualified for the sponsor’s special prize of an PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 additional $1500 if they had been able to make it to the final. After four days of intense competition eight high quality teams were left to fight out the quarter finals

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JUNIORS DRAW: 8:55am Nettas Umpires: Ivy, Bronte, Tilly & Jemima 9:55am Grade 3 Umpires: Stephanie & Milly Lord Howe Island takes out the 10:55am Grade 2 Umpires: Jodie Q & Shell Dowling 2015 Quadrangular challenge in a 11:55am Grade 1 Umpires: Helen Adams, Mandy & Tootie

thriller. Clean Up Duties: Sue Buffett’s Team Lord Howe have once again taken out the Quadrangular Challenge between teams from Norfolk Could all players please be at the courts 15min prior to commencement of games. Island, the ACT, the Royal NSW and Lord Howe Island. This competition began as a triangular series SENIORS DRAW ~ RD 1 between Lord Howe, Norfolk Island and the Royal NSW Bowling Associations in the early 1980’s with COURT TIME TEAM TEAM UMPIRES SCORERS CLEAN UP the Act being invited to compete in 1988. It is held every year and 2015 it was Norfolk’s turn to host the event. Each Association presents two fours teams COON'S FILLIES & 1 2PM WILLIES FLAMES to compete in a round robin competition over three COUGARS FLAMES days. FILLIES Lord Howe has been dominant in recent years with COON'S & the Royal NSW team being the only team to break 1 3:15PM FILLIES FLAMES COON'S a string of victories of Lord Howe by taking out the WILLIES event in 2013. Lord Howe has come back to win in 2014 and now again in 2015 to take their tally to six Reminder that there is a fundraiser happening tonight at the RSL so players lets show our support & help a young island family out! out of the past seven challenges. See you all court side! In the early stages of this year’s event, Lord Howe found themselves in a precarious position after round one when the might of the Royal NSW defeated them in both games. Round two saw Lord Howe respond with two wins over the Royal in the cross over games leaving both teams with two wins and two losses for the day. Norfolk Island completed day one with three wins and a loss over the ACT . Netball Norfolk Island Today is the start of our junior’s competition; it’s Day two saw Norfolk and Lord Howe both record the opening day round robin. four wins to set up a nail biting finish for day three Kids enjoy your season & do your best. with Norfolk only needing to wins two of the four games to claim the title. JUNIORS DRAW: Lord Howe had other ideas and came out to win the - 8:55am Nettas Umpires: Ivy, Bronte, Tilly & first two games on the final day putting them in front Jemima leaving the challenge for Norfolk needing to win the - 9:55am Grade 3 Umpires: Stephanie & Milly - 10:55am Grade 2 Umpires: Jodie Q & Shell final two games. Netball Norfolk Island

Tim Sheridan’s team from Norfolk won their hard Today is the Dowlingstart of our junior’s competition; it’s the opening day round robin. Kids enjoy your season & do your best. fought battle against Lord Howe’s evergreen Clive JUNIORS- DRAW: 11:55am Grade 1 Umpires: Helen Adams, Mandy 8:55am Nettas Umpires: Ivy, Bronte, Tilly & Jemima Wilson and it was left to Norfolk’s super skip Sid 9:55am Grade& 3Tootie Umpires: Stephanie & Milly 10:55am Grade 2 Umpires: Jodie Q & Shell Dowling Cooper’s team to win the final game. In a nail biter 11:55am Grade Clean 1 Umpires: Up Helen Duties: Adams, Mandy Sue & Tootie Buffett’s Team

Sid’s team were holding five shots and a tournament Clean Up CouldDuties: Sue Buffett’sall players Team please be at the courts 15min prior win on the final end but Ted Clarke played a brilliant Couldto all commencementplayers please be at the courts 15mi ofn priorgames. to commencement of games. final bowl to deny Sid the win and resulted in Lord SENIORS DRAW ~ RD 1 SENIORS DRAW ~ RD 1 Howe being crowned champions again. The final results were Lord Howe 18 points +50, COURT TIME TEAM TEAM UMPIRES SCORERS CLEAN UP Norfolk Island 16 points +42, NSW 10 points – 21, COON'S FILLIES & 1 2PM WILLIES FLAMES and ACT 4 points -71. COUGARS FLAMES FILLIES COON'S & 1 3:15PM FILLIES FLAMES COON'S WILLIES

Reminder that there is a fundraiser happening tonight at the RSL so players lets show our support & help a young island family out! Reminder that there is a fundraiser happening See you all court side! tonight at the RSL so players lets show our support & help a young island family out! See you all court side! May 7, 2015

May 7, 2015

CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

FOR SALE TOURISTS - AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS PRIVATE SALE (RENOVATORS DELIGHT)— can now live on Norfolk without restrictions. 2 BDRM COTTAGE ON PRIVATE1/2 ACRE, Buy houses, land or just rent for a month or a life time. Talk to us now. absolutely prime position, a really sweet spot down long palm tree lined easement, 1st time placed on the 4 BEDROOM HOUSE CLOSE TO TOWN, 2 bathrooms, polished Norfolk Island Pine floors market, lots of bearing fruit trees a gardeners delight, & feature panelling. Wood combustion fire, 2 car directly opposite post office & liquor bond & one garage + storeroom. BBQ deck at rear. Level minute`s wander to the golden orb cafe then another 1700sqm land, solar power & many established fruit trees. $275,000. minute`s walk to foodlands—very rare to find a private Phone David Bell 50701 for inspection. 1⁄2 acre in the middle of town,reluctant sale at a very LARGE 4 BEDROOM HOME ON 2 ACRES good price $177,777 invest now for your future ph with lovely valley views, wide decks, wood fire, Patrick 24068 ‘solar hot water. Huge upstairs bedroom, sitting room with ensuite. Very private location close to school. $448,000 Fisher and Paykel CHEST FREEZER. 360 litre $350; White WROUGHT IRON LOOK TABLE 3 BEDROOM HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOL. Level corner half acre block with established AND 6 CHAIRS With Smokey Grey Glass Top fruit trees. Verandahs on 2 sides. 2 car 1300 X 900. $350; Silver NISSAN SUNNY SEDAN accommodation. $230,000. To inspect phone David on 50701. EX SALOON. New Battery / Good Engine. Not Registered. Fit For Repair Or Spare Parts. $500.; 10 3 BEDROOM HOME IN QUIET AREA. X 7 Mtr ROOFING IRON For Free. Phone Julie On Large rear deck, close to hospital. 800sqm block. Fenced. $200,000 51457 WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO! QUALITY + VIEWS. BOUNTY DAY FRESSES AND VESTS for the Immaculate modern 4 bedroom + 3 bathrooms. kids. Sizes 2 - 8 years made by Evelyn. Phone Ange BBQ viewing decks. Large main bedroom with on 50800. BE QUICK!! private balcony, ensuite, wood fire, solar hot water. Two car garage. This quality & exciting home is set well back off the road and only 3 1995 MAZDA 626 4CYL AUTO STATION minutes to Emily Bay. $1.7M. For inspection ph David Bell 50701. WAGON. 6 months reg. Good tires, ABS brakes, regularly serviced. Drives very well. $3,500ono. Make ACREAGE – 42 ACRES me an offer. Phone Tom on 57371 Ocean & valley views. Spring & creek. Long road frontage. Could be subdivided. P.O.A. Phone David 50701. HONDA XR 250, 2002 Model In Very Good Condition. A range of quality house blocks to choose Low Kilometres. $4500. Ono Ph. Tracey 22055 from. From 607sqm upwards.

RENTALS GARAGE SALE—something for everyone even the 1 BEDROOM VERY TIDY FLAT IN QUIET LOCATION. kitchen sink must go-- all sorts of usefull stuff, curious Spacious, and private. $130 per week collectors clearance, call around to the cottage at the 1 BEDROOM FLAT IN TOWN. Spacious and furnished. back of Aunt Em`s to have a look today or tomorrow $120 per week. after mid day, or call Patrick 24068 anytime during the 2 BEDROOM HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOL. $112 per week each. week to view 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN PRIVATE LOCATION. Fireplace for Winter. $140 per week. BLUEFIN ALUMINIUM BOAT, with Honda 90 3 BEDROOM HOME with open plan living, outdoor motor. All in good condition and a great solid and safe covered area. Ensuite. Water bed. $250 per week boat. $10,000 ono. Phone Andrew 50305. – available soon. 4 BEDROOM HOME close to town. Large bedrooms and solar hot water. $224.00 per week. A REMINDER: MONSTER GARAGE AND Phone Nerissa for details. HOUSEHOLD SALE at Darlene’s home “Wits End” at #19 Little Green Lane, (down past the old gas centre) tomorrow Sunday 17 May 2015 between 9am sharp and 11am sharp. There is limited parking, but not far to walk. Items for sale include dining set, lounge suite, tools, robotic vacuum cleaner, DVD player, paintings, coffee machine, jig-saw, drop saw, skill saw, whipper-snipper, IslandNBN 2800 Realty 15439 various garden tools, air compressor, bench grinder, Ph: 22601 drill sets plus loads more items. Far too many to list. Lillian or Ian Mann All for sale items must go! I look forward to seeing Ph 50701 or 22852 a/h: [email protected] you all! Thank you for your support. Cheers Darls SUBARU WRX Rego til Jan 2016. No rust, runs great, LANDSCAPING AND EARTHWORKS. Contact awesome stereo. $5,000. Phone or text Joel on 57455 Caine at Dial a Digger on 50126

FIREWOOD. Olive. 1.2 cube $150. Phone Guppy on POSITION VACANT 54279 Wizz Kidz Daycare is looking for a PART/FULL BLACK TOYOTA SUPRA, $5,500, spare set of TIME PERSON TO JOIN OUR TEAM. Childcare mags included. Call Pete 50680. certificate would be helpful and must have a current first aid certificate. Interested persons please email PRIVATE SALE (RENOVATORS DELIGHT)— Brigette on [email protected] 2 BDRM COTTAGE ON PRIVATE1/2 ACRE, absolutely prime position, a really sweet spot down OFFICE ASSISTANT required at Aloha long palm tree lined easement, 1st time placed on the Apartments NBN 280041807. Two days per market, lots of bearing fruit trees a gardeners delight, week (Wednesday and Saturday), front office and directly opposite post office & liquor bond & one bookkeeping. Must have experience and be confident minute`s wander to the golden orb cafe then another in MO Excel, Outlook, Word and MYOB. Details on minute`s walk to foodlands—very reluctant sale application. Contact: Office at 51a Taylors Road, email $177,777 ph Patrick 24068 [email protected] or ring 22325 ext.1.

1997 MITSUBISHI PAJERO SWB, 4x4, 3.5L, rego DUTY PERSON needed for approx. 12 hours until Sept 2015. In excellent condition. $4800. Call per week at Fletcher Christian Apartments, must be 50680. available to work Saturday to Tuesday for check-in’s and check out’s. Position also includes being casual 1991 MAZDA MX5 CONVERTIBLE SPORTS on-call cleaner when required, processing bookings CAR. 153,000km. Tectiled. One lady owner. Hard top and any meeting guests needs. NBN280012790 Please / soft top. Good condition. $5,000ono. Phone 50814 phone John CB 50411 or Helen 50169.

HOME WANTED Norfolk Island Leagues Club is looking for someone to fill the role of CLUB MANAGER. This is Relucantly free to a good home. THE BIGGEST a full time position and involves all aspects of running CAT ON NORFOLK NEEDS A LOVING HOME of the Club. Previous experience in a similar position with no other cats or dogs. Phone 23470 would be an advantage but full training will be given. For a full job description please call Tahnie on 22440 FOR RENT or email [email protected]. Applications in writing either by email or to PO Box 342. **Closing TWO BEDROOM TWO BATHROOM HOME. date 25th May 2015** Foxtel, lawns etc, Carport, solar power. $125 per week. STAFF REQUIRED AT CAFE LATITUDE 29 For more info call 55455 (NBN 280021221)- Monday and Tuesdays. 7.30am start MUST have food prep and coffee exprience plus 1 BEDROOM FUNKY FLAT with laundry and open with great customer service skills. Phone and leave a plan lounge/kitchen, includes lawns and gardens. In the mesage on 50065 I will get back to you on Monday. middle of town close to everything. $112pw. Inspections welcome please phone 51512. NOTICE

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOM HOUSE, Selwyn BENJMINS will be closed from 12.30pm on Pine $160 per week Ph Joy Steven 56564 After hours. Monday 25th May and reopening on Wednesday 17th June Sorry for any inconvience. 2 BEDROOM FLAT Fully furnished with garage, lawn included. Phone 50992 or 22990. If anyone is interested in the question “WHO AM I” and would like to explore it together, please phone SERVICES AVAILABLE Anne on 53088

BEVERLY HILLS BUSINESS MACHINES. Repairs THE FLU VACCINATIONS have arrived at the to IPhones, Docket Printers, Printers and Faxs, Free hospital and will be available from Monday 13th at Advice. Contact Peter at [email protected] or 51990 Outpatients Department. You will need to phone 22091 and make an appointment. LIBBYS ISLAND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Have all your accounts brought up to date Promptly ‘CAT BOARDING, Going away? need somewhere and Affordably. Contact Libby Churchyard for an your cat/s can stay? Cat Boarding Kennels where there appointment on 22410 or 56755 is plenty of room to move, scratch and play. Call Cassie 55191.’ CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic GOVERNOR’S LODGE RESORT HOTEL has it all care, social support and minor home safety modifications. covered – Breakfast daily 7.30-9.30 continental buffet All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696. $12.50!+ hot menu from as little as $8.50. Lunch daily 12.00 – 2.00 $10 - $15!! Dinner at Bailey’s Restaurant Norfolk Blue Restaurant (next to the old fig trees in beautiful surrounds each night from 6.00 except Wed at 100 Acre Farm) is open for dinner every evening and Thur. LOUNGE BAR now open in Reception (except Tuesday & Sunday) from 6pm and for lunch 8.00am-6.00pm DAILY: toasties, soup, muffins, sweets, on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 12 noon coffees, wine, beer and more. What are you waiting with our Farm Tours by arrangement – Tel 22068 . for? Governor’s Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Ph The Blue Bull Café is open Monday to Friday (except 24400 Wednesday) from 9.30am for lunches & dinner; Saturday & Sunday from 11.30am. Home Meals HOUSIE every Monday night at Paradise Hotel 7p.m. available from The Blue Bull Tel 23456. Lions Club of Arthurs Vale

PA YEA’S RESTAURANT - 120 Taylors Road - DINO’S RESTAURANT at Bumboras is open New Opening Hours Open every Tuesday through to Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday from 5.30 pm onwards. “Live” music every Sunday lunch. Phone 24225 to reserve your table. Wednesday and Saturday night. Great menu selection at reasonable prices. Bookings recommended either in MEETINGS AGMS booking pad inside door or by phoning 22557. Group bookings or special events catered for. Due to unforeseen circumstances, The AGM of NATIN which was to be held Tues 12th May is being MARIAHS OCEAN-VIEW RESTAURANT Dine postponed to Tues 26 May 5pm at the Olive. Interested on the Hill with lunch Thursday to Sunday (from 12 persons please contact Naomi Thompson, President at noon) and dinner Wednesday to Sunday (from 5.30pm). the Olive Café. Groups by arrangement. Bookings ph 23155, 22255 or [email protected]. Specialists in local THE LANDCARE AGM will be on Sun 17 May 2015 produce and quality cuisine. 8am at the Olive. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Enquiries to Lou (secretary) 50777 IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348.

LITTLE SINGAPORE CAFE AND TAKEAWAY is N.I. Pest Control open from Monday to Saturday for Smoko, Brunch For all your pest control needs and Lunch from 8am - 4pm. Coffee from 8am - 6pm. Domestic and Commercial Services Dinner from 4pm to 8pm. Bookings not essential but CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY preferred, especially for groups. We are located at the Strand Arcade, Taylor’s Road. Phone 22426. (Opposite PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 Pete’s Place)

The Norfolk Islander Your Island Newspaperpaper Published by Greenways Press Pty Limited Email - [email protected] P.O. Box 248 Norfolk Island 2899 WEEKLY CIRCULATION South Pacifi c Local Distribution - 1360 Telephone (Int +6723) 22159 International Subscriptions - 120 Facsimile (Int +6723) 22948 EDITORIAL Tom Lloyd Jonno Snell and Tom Lloyd (Int +6723) 23725 Email - [email protected] ON-CALL PHOTOGRAPHER / ACCOUNTS Jo Snell HOURS Monday to Friday. 8.30am - 4.30pm. PROPRIETORS - Jo, Jonno and Croyden Snell. Lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Subscriptions Welcome - Visit: www.norfolkislander.com The views and opinions expressed throughout The Norfolk Islander are not necessarily those of the Editors. NORFOLK ISLAND

Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 78 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 24 Friday 15 May 2015

REFERENDUM ACT 1964 RESULT OF THE REFERENDUM HELD ON 8 MAY 2015 DECLARATION OF POLL I, Yvon French, Returning Officer appointed under section 11 of the Legislative Assembly Act 1979, and for the purposes of section 3 of the Referendum Act 1964, hereby declare the results of the Referendum held on 8 May 2015 to ascertain the opinion of the electors of Norfolk Island on the question �

“Should the people of Norfolk Island have the right to freely determine their political status, their economic, social and cultural development and be consulted at referendum or plebiscite on the future model of governance for Norfolk Island before such changes are acted on by the Australian Parliament? � Yes or No”

Yes - 624 No - 266 Informal Votes – 22

As the number of votes cast at the referendum in favour of the exceed the number of votes cast at the referendum by not less than 10 per centum of the total number of votes (including informal votes) then in accordance with subsection 24(2) of the Referendum Act 1964 the electors are deemed to have expressed their opinion in favour of the question.

Votes were counted in accordance with sections 21, 22 and 23 of the Referendum Act 1964.

Dated 12 May 2015

YVON FRENCH RETURNING OFFICER

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Samuel Wora Betty Wora Tracey Wora Trevor Wora under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Laijipa Fifita Tuibuca under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - 79 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 24 Friday 15 May 2015

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Taniela Tuibuca under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Anjuna Devi under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Ashutosh Ravikash Narayan under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Angilita Tulsi Devi under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 DECLARATION OF GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under subsection 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, give notice of the grant of a declaration sought by -–

Pooja Bandhna under section 29 of the Act, to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 11 May 2015

ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - 80 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 24 Friday 15 May 2015

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NORFOLK ISLAND PROBATE JURISDICTION In the estate of COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH, also known as Colleen McCullough Robinson and Colleen McCullough-Robinson, late of “Out Yenna”, New Farm Road, Norfolk Island, deceased

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR GRANT OF PROBATE I, RIC NEWTON ION ROBINSON intend to apply to the Court not less than 14 days, and not more than 3 months, after the day this notice is published for probate of the will dated 6 September 2005 and codicil dated 13 November 2007 of the deceased person to be granted to me.

The deceased person’s address shown in the will is “Out Yenna”, New Farm Road, Norfolk Island.

All documents in relation to the estate may be served on me at the following address for service:

McIntyres, Lawyers Taylors Road Norfolk Island. 2899

Creditors of the estate are required to send particulars of their claims to the address for service.

Dated 13 May 2015 JOHN TERENCE BROWN SOLICITOR FOR THE EXECUTOR

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NO 17/15 STOCK AGISTMENT The Administration of Norfolk Island invites Expressions of Interest to agist stock in one or more of the following areas �

1. Portion 26w, New Cascade Road (‘Poppa’s paddock’) 2. Portion 183 (an area in DCA Circle known as DC4 and DC5) 3. Portion 183 (airport Areas A, B and C) � for more information regarding areas 1 & 2 contact Doug Creek, Manager Public Works on 50452 � for more information regarding areas on the airport contact Mandy Gardner, Acting Airport Manager on 50357.

The term of the proposed leases will be up to three (3) years, renewable annually provided the lease conditions have been fully complied with. The agistment fee is to be paid six (6) monthly in advance.

The lessee will be required to: � provide and maintain all fencing so that it will contain the agisted animals at all times; � if the area is not already fenced with barbed wire and posts, erect electric fencing comprising at least three strands of plain wire; � in the airport Area, erect and maintain fencing as specified by the Airport Manager (Note: airport airside primary boundary fencing will be erected and maintained by NI Airport); � slash the area at least once a year; � provide and maintain a water supply; � ensure stock enclosed on the leased area have sufficient feed: providing feed if necessary; � maintain the area in a clean and tidy condition which is to be free of any noxious weeds; and � provide $10M public liability insurance.

Tenderers should make their own enquiries as to the suitability of the land for the Tenderer's intended purpose.

Expressions of interest should provide the annual fee proposed to be paid for each area required for stock agistment and be sealed in an envelope marked “Expressions of Interest No. 17/15 Agistment of Stock” and placed in the Tender Box located in the Registry, ground floor, Administration Building, Kingston, no later than 9.00 am on Friday 22 May 2015.

The highest or indeed any tender need not necessarily be accepted.

Any further information may be obtained by emailing Doug Creek [email protected] or by telephone 22006 extension 4 or mobile 50452.

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - 81 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 24 Friday 15 May 2015

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND CLEANING CONTRACTS - TENDER NO. 21/15 Tenders are invited for the cleaning of the following Administration of Norfolk Island offices:-

� GST Offices, Welfare & Companies, Healthcare & Workers Compensation � Bi-Centennial Centre –being the Post Office, Customs & Immigration and Philatelic Bureau � New Military Barracks, Kingston, Norfolk Island � Liquor Bond Store and Warehouse

for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 with provision for a 12-month extension.

Please Note: � The schedule of cleaning and Tender Application form are available online at the Norfolk Island Government website http://norfolkisland.gov.nf/tenders&eoi/OpenTenders/ � Prospective tenderers should complete an inspection of the relevant area with the Manager or Supervisor at an arranged time. � Contracts are performance based and subject to performance reviews. � Tenders are to be on a per-annum basis and shall be inclusive of GST. � It is a requirement of all Administration cleaning contracts that public liability insurance to the value of $5 million and membership to an approved workers compensation scheme are held. Prospective tenderers are strongly advised to obtain quotations on insurance before submitting tenders. � Tenders should include full name and address details of each tenderer, building/s being tendered for, tender amount/s, a description of relevant experience, written references and any other relevant information. � Successful tenderers will be required to provide their own cleaning equipment and materials.

Tenders, in a sealed envelope marked “Cleaning Contracts Tender No. 21/15” are to be placed in the tender box located in the Registry Office, ground floor, Administration Building, New Military Barracks, Quality Row, Kingston, by 3.00 pm on Wednesday 3rd June 2015

Further information can be obtained from Catherine O’Sullivan, Middle Floor, Administration Building, New Military Barracks, Quality Row, Kingston, telephone 22001 extension 130, or email co’[email protected].

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Dated 14 May 2015

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PASSENGER PROCESSING ARRANGEMENTS NORFOLK ISLAND AIRPORT Further assessments and evaluation of the passenger processing procedures carried out in conjunction with arriving passengers indicate a need to increase the level of surveillance on goods arriving at Norfolk Island to address the increased risk of prohibited goods being imported.

Changes which have been made will result in an increase in the number of passenger’s luggage being subject to examination.

With cooperation from passengers and compliance with the requirements of the laws that govern the importation of matters such as drugs, plants, fruits and firearms it is expected that there will be no delays for passengers who have complied with the entry requirements. Passengers who do not comply with the entry requirements can expect delays whilst procedures for their situation are worked through. Those travellers who are unsure about their declaration should indicate such before processing starts as there are severe penalties for making a false declaration and penalties for the importation of prohibited goods.

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

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