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Tourism Plan 2007 to 2012 launched About 50 people from the Norfolk Island community Did you see it? attended a presentation on Thursday about the new These spectacular shots of Tuesday evening’s Tourism Plan for Norfolk Island. The meeting was eclipse were taken by Joe Edwards and show different also attended by Acting Administrator Owen Walsh, aspects of the eclipse which occurred around 10.07pm. Chief Minister Andre Nobbs, and MLAs Vicki Jack, Lunar eclipses occur twice yearly, but they can’t be Lisle Snell and Ian Anderson. seen from everywhere on Earth. Norfolk star-gazers The new tourism plan has been designed to address must be some of the luckiest as we can go to many of a number of the key issues for our tourism industry. the vantage points on the island and get a clear view (continued overleaf) in any direction. Silver for Norfolk at the South Pacific Games! Pictured are our Silver medal winners who won their medals in the Shooting teams event - Andrew Barnett, Basil Vercoe and Clinton Judd along with Gold medal winners New Caledonia and Tahiti who won the Bronze. Norfolk Island finished fifth in the single barrel event and missed out for a Bronze in a controversial ruling in the double barrel event. Up to Date Results Inside!

There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ Tourism Plan 2007 to 2012 launched - continued • exceed visitor expectations and enhance the These include the need to: increase yield rather than Island’s appeal; and just numbers; grow our market share in a growing and increasingly competitive tourism market; become • encourage wide community support and more customer focused; and embrace technology as it involvement. continues to change consumer behaviour. Key objectives and strategies To address these issues and many others, the Norfolk Island Government and other key stakeholders The Tourism Plan has set down a set of objectives have agreed to a vision for tourism, and a number of and key strategies to achieve the vision. In summary objectives and strategies to achieve the vision, as well form, these objectives and strategies are: as an implementation plan, by 2012. • Achieve 350,000 commercial visitor nights, and The key components of the new plan, that were the a 50% increase in visitor spend, by 2012. This subject of the launch, are summarised below will be achieved by focusing on: our traditional The vision market; building a new market of Baby Boomer The vision formulated in the plan calls for: visitors (those born between 1946 and 1965); and Norfolk Island will become the preferred holiday expanding events and special interest activities; destination in the Pacific region for high yield visitors by providing high quality visitor experiences which • Revitalise the image of Norfolk Island as a ‘top- will: of-mind’ holiday destination by understanding • protect and promote the unique natural, social and our customer’s needs better, particularly the Baby cultural environment; Boomer. Focus groups with potential visitors will tell us what they know about Norfolk Island, • more substantially contribute to the economy of and what the barriers are to them choosing us the community; as a holiday destination. We can then target our • ensure industry profitability and the capacity to marketing more closely to address these barriers, invest in quality improvement and professional and redesign and/or build experiences that are development; inline with our customer’s expectations; (continued overleaf)

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Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098 P.O. Box 213, Norfolk Island. Tourism Plan 2007 to 2012 launched - continued keeping you informed about the plan and what we • Improve our delivery of services on-island so that want to achieve. we exceed the expectations of our visitors every The future time. We will introduce: an accreditation system for We have made a start on implementing the new all tourism businesses so that we are continuously Tourism Plan to 2012, and I hope the summary above looking at ways to improve what we do, and gets you interested enough that you will want to read how we deliver our products and services to our the new plan in its entirety. customers; a Business Awards program so that we If you do, then call Steve McInnes on 23310, or can recognise and celebrate those businesses who email him at [email protected]. It is well excel; and provide opportunities for businesses to worth the time, because tourism affects all of us. access training in service improvement; and Wally Beadman (Chairman, Norfolk Island Tourism) • Offer potential visitors more options to access information about a holiday on Norfolk Island by using the Internet to get to customers wherever they might be. Government House How are we going so far? Casal housekeeping staff We have launched the Tourism Plan to our tourism partners in Australia and New Zealand so that they are aware of what we are trying to achieve. Generally, we Expressions of Interest received support for the key initiatives of the plan. Sought Our PR and advertising agencies have also been briefed and they are now working towards developing Expressions of interest are sought from material that will assist in achieving the outcomes of appropriately experienced persons for relief the plan. housekeeping duties at Government House. Focus groups have been held in Australia and Persons selected will join a pool of casual New Zealand with potential visitor groups, and relief housekeeping staff, who may be called representatives of the travel industry, to better upon to assist in the provision of domestic understand their needs and their knowledge of Norfolk services at Government House during busy Island as a holiday destination. periods or when other household staff are An awards program has been designed and is absent on leave. Persons selected may be undergoing review by local industry people prior required to work at relatively short notice. to formal launch. We are establishing an Awards Organising Committee to implement the program in Duties will include the full range of the shortest possible timeframe. housekeeping and laundry services and We are reviewing accreditation programs like ‘Green ensuring the presentation of Government Globe’, to better understand its relevance to Norfolk House to a high standard. Duties may also Island, and how we might go about implementing include assistance with official hospitality. it. If you want to learn more about this go to www. Expressions of interest must be in writing greenglobe21.com. and detail referees, relevant prior experience, We have conducted a ‘Bright Ideas’ competition for qualifications and personal qualities (such as new events to become part of our tourism calendar, and honesty, confidentiality reliability and attention there is a separate article about the competition in this to detail). week’s Islander. We will work in the short term with Expressions of interest must be lodged with those with the best ideas to have of them realised. the Office of Administrator at Kingston before We have established the Norfolk Ambassadors, 4.30 pm on Monday, 17 September 2007. a group of 20 people, who are being trained in all Further information, including on duties and that Norfolk has to offer our visitors, so that they conditions of employment, is available from can represent Norfolk at its best with visiting media, Owen Walsh on ph 22152 during business and at travel shows overseas. And do so in the most hours. professional, consistent, and independent manner! We released a summary of the new Tourism Plan this week through a letterbox drop as a key step in

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CONTACT KATH ON Nature at its Best 23505 Norfolk Island Athletes “Living Their Dream” In Samoa Well, here it is the third day of competition at the XIIIth South Pacific Games behing held here in Apia, Samoa and as I write this report for “The Norfolk NORFOLK Islander” I am pleased to report that the health and morale of our team is high. Although we have our share of coughs, minor injuries and the more worrying problem of Liz Walkenshaw’s slight stroke, I am OPTICAL glad to say she is at least mobile and with the aid of Taylors Rd. Opposite Westpac a walker and the TLC of Kathy, Joan Rawlinson and Tess Evans, she can at least enjoy watching the Games of Bowls from the magnificent bowling complex in Be quick - new stock, latest summer the enormous Faleata Sports Complex. 07-08 ranges in Spectacle frames Since Samoa won the Bid to host these Games back on Norfolk in 2001 (during our Mini Games) they and sunnies have been planning for this event and working hard to prepare the world-class venues for the 33 sports which First in- Best Dressed are on the programme and in which the 4,000 athletes will compete. In an article in the “Samoa Observer” the Chairman of the South Pacific Organising Committee, Spec frames: Tapasu Leung Wai, said “Samoa is very proud of all the facilities that we have put in place to stage these Guess Games. We are sure that the athletes of the Pacific will be equally as proud of what has been created. So now Fendi we turn all of our attention to you - the athletes. “We are a small but inviting country, with friendlly Carolina Hererra people and a thriving Polynesian culture for you to witness and enjoy. We have great ambitions to use Cazal these XIIIth South Pacific Games as the ‘Pacific City of Sports’”. In an almost “Page from the Past” mood, the Gant sporting facilities of Apia, 2007 bear no resemblance to those which were here in 1983. Back in those days Shiseido all the action took place in the National Stadium at Apia Park - the race-course of those days had been Etnia Barcelona transformed into a runnung track and there was only one grandstand. Flexon Apia Park was the venue for the spectacular Opening Ceremony and it also where the sports of Netball, Tennis, Touch Rugby, and Table Tennis take place. Lawn Bowls and Squash, together with most of the Sunnies: other sports on the programme, are being held at the Faleata Sports Complex which is mentioned above. Cancer Council from $35 The sport of Shooting is at the Tafaigata Shooting Range while Surfing is at the Aganoa Beach Resort on Polaroid from $39.95 the neighbouring island of Savai’i (trust those Surfers to get the ‘you beaut’ facilities!). North Beach $49.95 The CBD of Apia has undergone a transformoation since 1983 with multi-storeyed Government buildings Bill Bass $79.95 and a Bank now lining the foreshores of Apia Harbour, the streets have all been paved and there are traffic Fiorelli $79.95 lights everywhere. “When they were first installed we just drove backwards and forwards to see how they Dirty Dog $ 99.95 worked” one local resident told me. And as for the cars - the second hand Japanese car market is thriving here Guess from $99.95 in Samoa and gone are the old taxis and clapped out private cars of yesteryear. Nautica from $120 Apart from Marilyn’s and my room at Aggie Gray’s being the half-way house for the Netball girls, Squash Oroton from $155 and Tennis players who regularly call in for a meal and a swim in the pool, it is also one of the Games hotel. It Fendi from $230 still is a buzz to hear someone call out “hello Uncle (continued overleaf)

Islander ad Sept 07.indd 1 31/8/07 12:52:00 PM “Living Their Dream” - continued this he finished in the finals but unfortunately missed Tom” and to meet once again one the team officials out for a medal who I have known over they years. The Tennis team of James Cross and Ben Wieczorek Due to her flu’, Joy Evans, the Chef de Mission were defeated in their Singles matches against the asked me to represent Norfolk at the Wallis and Futuna Cook Island. Benny going down 6-3, 6-4 and James Reception at which they signed the final documents for by 6-4, 6-4. However, they reversed the table in the their Bid for the 2013 Mini Games. Marilyn came as Doubles and went on to defeat the Cooks in a thriller. my guest and we were seated with a group of athletes They commenced their individual and doubles matches from Wallis and Futuna. They told us that the standard today but at the time of typing no results are to hand. we had set for the 2001 Mini Games was going to be Our Netball girls had a rest day today and the team, very difficult to match. He was a golfer in their 2001 as other teams in the Games will do, planted a tree team and his most vivid memories of Norfolk were in one of Samoa’s National Parks. They are back on playing golf with Marie Bailey and enjoying her Court again tomorrow to determine the Bronze medal beautiful garden.. His only criticism was just how cold winner. the Closing Ceremony was! There have been many Pairs and Triples in Lawn Bowls finished today similar incidents and without a doubt Norfolk Island but once again actual scores are not to hand . Bowls has many friends throughout the Pacific. Manager Jim “Cabbage” Rawlinson tells me that One of sports in the region which has shown a large Clancy and Phil were unlucky not to win bronze, increase in members is that of Archery and maybe its a however, their win against Fiji denied that country of sport which members of the Assembly could take up to the Gold. They start on the Singles and Fours tomorrow release their frustrations. Ms Carole Hicks, the FITA (Friday Samoa time). Oceania Archery Confederation President (and who The Squash courts, although newly constructed, are has been a great help to the sport on Norfolk) said that extremely hot, and this, combined with the flu, has the International Archery community was immensely devastated the team. They were playing for the Bronze proud to hear the news that the Prime Minister of medal this afternoon against Fiji but unfortunately Samoa is competing. “It is a huge compliment to the their illness got the better of them. Hopefully they will sport, that someone of his importance is prepared to be much improved by next week when the individual become actively involved and to be selected at this and doubles games commence. level for his country. We are highly honoured”. So how Golf is in the second day, and the Norfolk Island about it - Andre, Neville, Chris, Vicki, Geoff, Tim, Ian, mens team still lies in 3rd position. The scores to date Brendan and Lisle?? are:- Ladies, Vanessa 97, 85; Caroline, 94,88; Robyn 95,85; Pat 87,88. Men - David 76,86; Tom Greenwood 78,78; Cookie 81, 78 and Darren 73,75. One week down! We now await the arrival of our team for the Well it is hard to believe that we have been in Athletics and they are due this week-end. Samoa for one week and for most of the Norfolk Island Apart from the flu’, which is a great source of competitors the Team events are now completed. The frustration, the morale of the team is high and it is hot weather and traces of the flu’ that have plagued us wonderful to witness how they cheer for one another since we left Norfolk has been a real problem but our and are ever conscious of the health of their team mates. guys and gals have battled on. They all send their love to everyone on Norfolk. At the end of the fourth day, here is a summary of Tofa (Goodbye from Samoa) the competitions played so far. Uncle Tom. As you can see on the front page, our picture shows our Silver medal winners in the Shooting teams event. New Caledonia won the Gold, you know who the Silver and Tahiti the Bronze. They finished in 5th place in the South Pacific Games Results Single barrel event and missed out for a Bronze in a In the following pages readers will find the most controversial ruling in the Double barrel event. ‘up to date’ results on the web that I was able to find at In the Surfing, Brent Bergagnin due to his late 1.00am on Saturday morning. arrival only had 20 minutes to practice before the entire Please note that where days are stated they are in competition was held in one day. He had to compete in Samoan time. 5 heats, 2 of which were back to back and in spite of - Jonno.

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• Mon 27/Aug BYE Norfolk Islands • Tue 28/Aug New Caledonia def. Norfolk Island 4 - 0 1. Laurent Guepy Defeated Gye Duncan 8-10,9- 1,9-1,8-10,9-4; 2. Fabian Dinh Defeated Duncan Gray 9-2,9-2,9-6; 3. Robert Stirrup Defeated Peter Christian-Bailey 9-2,9-0,9-0; 4. Etienne Marziac Defeated Mitchell Graham 9-0,8-10,9-0,9-0 • Tue 28/Aug Norfolk Islands def. Cook Islands. 1. Gye Duncan Defeated Russell Thomas 9-0,9- 1,9-4; 2. Mitchell Graham Lost to Lyall Marsters 7-9,6-9,4-9; 3. Duncan Gray Defeated Ioane Henry 9-2,9-2,9-2; 4. Matthew Bigg Lost to Manu Priest 3-9,9-2,7-9,9-5,8-10 • Wed 29/Aug Fiji def. Norfolk Islands 4 - 0 1. Warren Chin Hing Yee Defeated Gye Duncan 9- 6,9-4,9-0; 2. Andrew McGoon Defeated Mitchell Graham 9-3,9-1,9-5; 3. Sonalmeet Nagra Defeated Duncan Gray 7-9,9-3,9-0,9-1; 4. Venieli Gabriel Lum On Defeated Matthew Bigg 9-3,9-0,9-0 • Samoa def. Norfolk Islands 4 - 0. 1. Onesemo Olo Defeated Gye Duncan 10-8,9-0,9-4; 2. Ivan Chewlit Defeated Mitchell Graham 9-3,5-9,9- 6,9-0; 3. Norman Wetzell Defeated Duncan Gray 9-0,9-0,9-0; 4. Alan Schwalger Defeated Peter Christian-Bailey 9-4,9-2,9-1

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Mon 27 Fiji 93 def. Norfolk 9 Tue 28 Cook Islands 83 def. Norfolk 15 Wed 29 Solomons 63 def Norfolk 35 TENNIS 3 Aileen Niualuga Samoa 75 21 Patricia McCoy Norf Is 87 Round of 16 - Norfolk Island vs Cook Islands 33 Caroline Miratana Norf Is 94 James Cross lost to Brett Baudinet 3-6 / 4-6 34 Robyn Marie Lockhart Norf Is 95 Ben Wieczorek lost to Marlon Manlangit 4-6 / 3-6 35 Vanessa Magri Norf Is 97 James Cross and Ben Wieczorek beat Brett Baudinet and Marlon Manlangit 5-7 / 6-4 / 6-4 BOWLS Cook Islands were defeated by New Caledonia in the Quarter Finals. Womens Pairs

TEAM P W L D For Ag SD Pts SHOOTING 1 Samoa 6 4 1 0 103 72 31 8 2 Tokelau 6 4 1 0 104 77 27 8 DTL Double Barrel 3 Cooks 6 3 2 0 99 83 16 6 Name Score Medal Country Tein Weiawe, Theodore 99 Gold NC 4 Niue 6 3 2 0 82 71 11 6 Mourin, Gino 99 Silver FP 5 Tonga 6 2 3 0 99 95 4 4 Kable, Glenn 98 Bronze FIJ 6 Fiji 6 1 5 0 96 127 -31 2 Barnett, Andrew 89 NFI 7 Norfolk 6 1 4 0 60 118 -58 2 Judd, Clinton 94 NFI O’Connor, Brian 95 NFI Womens Triples Vercoe, Brian 97 NFI 1 Cooks 5 4 1 0 129 65 64 8 2 Samoa 5 3 2 0 90 88 2 6 DTL Single Barrel 3 Fiji 5 3 2 0 85 100 -15 6 Kable, Glenn 95 Gold FIJ 4 Tokelau 5 3 2 0 73 95 -22 6 Tein Weiawe, Theodore 94 Silver NC 5 Niue 5 1 4 0 77 90 -13 2 Seumanutafa, Orlando 92 Bronze SAM 6 Norfolk 5 1 4 0 80 96 -16 2 Barnett, Andrew 78 NFI Judd, Clinton 90 NFI Mens Pairs O’Connor, Brian 81 NFI 1 PNG 6 4 1 1 119 91 28 9 Vercoe, Brian 91 NFI 2 Fiji 6 4 2 0 123 87 36 8 3 Samoa 6 4 2 0 115 91 24 8 Points Score 4 Norfolk 6 3 2 1 114 88 26 7 New Caledonia 832 Gold 5 Tonga 6 3 3 0 90 114 -24 6 Norfolk Island 826 Silver 6 Cooks 6 2 4 0 88 101 -13 4 Tahiti 810 Bronze 7 Tokelau 6 2 4 0 92 110 -18 4 Fiji 808 4th 8 Niue 6 1 5 0 67 126 -59 2 Samoa 805 5th Niue 768 6th Mens Triples 1 Tokelau 6 5 1 0 126 80 46 10 GOLF 2 Samoa 6 4 2 0 115 79 36 8 3 Fiji 6 4 2 0 119 100 19 8 Men - Indivual Competition - Day One 4 PNG 6 3 3 0 118 96 22 6 1 Roneel Prakash Fiji 71 5 Niue 6 3 3 0 105 109 -4 6 2 Malase Maifea Samoa 72 6 Norfolk 6 3 3 0 99 121 -22 6 3 Malase Maifea Am Sam 73 7 Cooks 6 1 5 0 77 115 -38 2 4 Darren Anderson Norf Is 73 8 Tonga 6 1 5 0 74 133 -59 2 12 David Magri Norf Is 76 19 Tom Greenwood Norf Is 78 Surfing and Athletics 31 Stephen Gardiner Norf Is 81 Ne results were available at the time of going to press. Women - Indivual Competition - Day One 1 Christine Drabble Am Sam 72 2 Priscilla Gracia N Cale 72 Those in the Norfolk Island team are:- MEDAL TALLY Association Secretary General - Milton Bradley. Chef de Mission - Mrs. Joy Evans Gld Silv. Bron General Team Manager - Sarlu LeCren (also 1 New Caledonia 36 27 27 90 member of the Squash team). 2 Samoa 15 11 11 37 Athletics - Susie Vercoe, Dane O’Hara and Mike Sharkey. At the moment these athletes are in Cairns 3 Papua New Guinea 14 9 6 29 and they then fly off to Osaka in Japan and join up 4 Fiji 12 17 20 49 with the team later in the Games. 5 Nauru 11 6 10 27 Clay Target - Clinton Judd, Andrew Barnett, Brian 6 Tahiti 8 10 12 30 O’Connor and Basil Vercoe (Competitor/-Manager). 7 Palau 4 2 0 6 Golf - (Mens) - Darren Anderson, Stephen Gardiner, 8 FSM 3 0 0 3 Tom Greenwood and David Magri. (Ladies) - Robyn Lockhart, Vanessa Magri, Pat McCoy and Caroline 9 Cook Islands 2 1 1 4 Miratana. Andrew Umlauft is the Manager. 10 Tonga 1 8 2 11 Lawn Bowls - (Men) - Phil Billman, Phil Jones, 11 American Samoa 1 5 2 8 Jim Rawlinson (Competitor/Manager), Clancy Tall 12 Vanuatu 1 0 0 1 and Peter Walkinshaw. (Ladies) - Kitha Bailey, Libby Churchyard, Phoebe Evans, Jacqui Ryan and Elizabeth 13 Kiribati 0 4 2 6 Walkinshaw. 14 Solomon Islands 0 3 4 7 Netball - Susie Bigg, Livi Cooper, Michelle Dowling, =15 Norfolk Islands 0 1 0 1 Suzanne Evans, Nicole Gow, Sarah Henderson, =15 Tuvalu 0 1 0 1 Natasha Partridge, Emily Ryves, Tenielle Schmitz, =15 Niue 0 1 0 1 Serina Trickey, Toni Wilson, Karen Henderson and Michelle LeCren (Manager). 18 Guam 0 0 5 5 Squash - (Men) - Matthew Bigg, Peter Christian- Marshall Islands 0 0 0 0 Bailey, Guye Duncan, Duncan Gray. (Ladies) - Sarlu Northern Marianas 0 0 0 0 LeCren. Garry Robertson (Manager). Tokelau 0 0 0 0 Surfing - Brett Bergagnin. Wallis and Futuna 0 0 0 0 Tennis - James Cross and Ben Weiczorek. Total 108 106 102 316 Don’t forget Dad this Fathers’ Day

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Be In Early To Get The Comfy Armchairs The Ferny Lane Theatre A Page from the Past obvious that there were many immediate jobs that The Norfolk Island News Edition needed attending to and by twelve o’clock the same Friday, 1st September 1950 day every available Administration man arrived and Hospital moved to new spacious building - “Wheels soon put matters right. On Wednesday the Government within wheels” could be applied to the movements men were again on the job. that took place last week concerning the moving of the At the present time they are using the stove that was Norfolk Island Public Hospital. used in the two previous establishments but shortly a Very few knew the move was so near until the report stove which incorporates a hot water system will be came out in last week’s Edition of N.I.N.E. which installed. related the feelings of the Hospital staff. A comprehensive interview with the staff transpired Although the Board had decided that the new on Tuesday evening and it was the first time, since the building was not ready for occupation and the Hospital commencement of the publication of this paper that staff had been notified, Matron Beveridge deemed that the staff were really happy in their job. the move was necessary in the interests of the hospital Matron Beveridge said “it was a big decision to and the welfare of the people of Norfolk Island. make but I know I shall never regret making it”. Working on an assurance given her by His Honour At an interview on Tuesday, the Administrator, the Administrator two weeks before, and having the Mr. A. Wilson said it has been a hard battle to get the approval of the Government Medical Officer, she hospital to its present stage and he considered that the insisted that the move be made and continued with the move was a wise one. He hoped that materials would preparations. soon come to enable the workmen to finish the job. Thus on Sunday, August 27th, 1950 the Norfolk .... Last Thursday, Mr. Dick Nobbs was suddenly Island Public Hospital was transferred from the taken ill and admitted to hospital. Immediately it was residence of Mr. Charlie Fish to the new establishment observed that the case was a major one and an operation off Grassy Road. would have to be performed within twelve hours. If the move had not been made the predictions As this day was the day for the arrival of the were that the entire staff would have walked out and Skymaster from Australia and as the hospital move undoubtedly the hospital would have closed. was to be performed, it was decided that the wiser and The other time was earlier in the year when the more satisfactory decision was to send Mr. Nobbs to hospital was without any trained staff. On this particular Sydney for the operation. occasion if it had not been for the determination and With the speedy co-operation of all the parties the realisation of what might happen on Norfolk Island concerned this was soon finalised. The case being if there was not a hospital, that made Mrs. Nettie so serious it was necessary for Sister E. Donnelly to Quintal and Mr. Lober Christian, although untrained, travel with the patient. At 11.00 p.m. that evening he carry on for four weeks, on their own, until Matron was operated on at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Beveridge took over. The actions of these two people for a ruptured ulcer. have received very little mention and not even a ‘thank On Monday Sister Donnelly sent a cable to Matron you’, but undoubtedly they deserve the admiration of Beveridge which read: “Dick Nobbs making wonderful the entire island. progress, allowed meals tomorrow”. So, now, there is every indication that the hospital is ...Matron G. Beveridge, Matron of the Norfolk there to stay and prosper. Island Public Hospital has a very interesting side to The actual move was carried out efficiently and her career. During her services on Norfolk Island she speedily. Between thirty and forty residents gathered to has been a matron at all of the hospitals that have been assist, bringing with them their own brooms, buckets on the island - the initial one at Kingston, the one that and food. was on the Cable Road (‘Bishop’s Court’) and the one Officials from the Department of Civil Aviation recently moved from Middlegate and the present one graciously offered the use of the ambulance which off Mt. Pitt Road. was used to transport the patients, seven in all. Matron Beveridge reports that during the time when A eight p.m. everything was in its correct place, vegetables were in very short supply and ever since, the patients were settled in their respective wards, the the Norfolk Island school boys have never failed to evening meal was over and the staff were able to relax bring along a bucket of vegetables every week and and discuss the day’s events. these always contained some greens. Their actions are For the first week they will be working under some not only appreciated by the hospital but by the whole difficulties such as limited water, no electric light, no community. sewerage but the men are on the job and it is expected - Tom. that all these essentials will be connected by this weekend. Reports state that the men working on the hospital were not at all pleased with the move and the rumour circulated that they were going out on strike. However, N.I. Pest Control they were at work on Tuesday and offering the staff For all your pest control needs every possible assistance. Domestic and Commercial Services On Monday morning His Honour the Administrator CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY called upon the Matron to see how she was settling in and offered her every possible assistance. It was PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 More Toon Buffet Environment Trust grants on offer The Minister for the Environment, Education and Social Welfare, the Hon Stephanie Jack MLA, announced today that applications are being invited from the Norfolk Island community for the second From the round of grants to be issued by the trust established to honour the memory of the late Ivens (Toon) Buffett. Bookshelf Mrs Jack said that the successful operation of the Ivens F (Toon) Buffett Environmental Trust was an outstanding example of cooperation between the Commonwealth and Norfolk Island Governments. Book of the month - She said that all of the grant funding had been made from the Trading Post Book Worm available by the Commonwealth after it decided to donate all the proceeds from the sale or conversion of Commonwealth crown leasehold land to the Toon Trust to pay for environmental works in Norfolk Island. “I acknowledge the generosity of the Commonwealth”, Mrs Jack said. “In particular, I wish t thank the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, the Hon Jim Lloyd MP, for his wholehearted support of this project in memory of Toon”. The Trust has invited members of the community to lodge applications for grants of up to $25,000. Activities, which can be considered for funding, which must not be existing projects, include initiatives relating to environmental protection, heritage protection, natural resources management and land management. Mrs Jack said that grants for a wide range of Monsoon activities would be considered. These might include by Wilbur Smith It is the dawn of the Eighteenth Century. At the projects such as native vegetation planting to stabilise farthest edges of the known world, the mighty East soil or control active erosion or initiatives to protect India Trading Company suffers catastrophic losses habitats, to manage access to coastal areas, or to from pirates on the high seas. After four years away improve public reserves. from service, master mariner Sir Hal Courtney prepares The Trust has produced detailed funding guidelines for his latest and most dangerous voyage – a death or and a list of eligible activities. Full details and glory mission in the name of Empire and the crown. application forms for grants are available from But Hal must also think about the fate of his four the Conservator, Fred Howe, at the Land Use and sons. All are very different from each other. But Environment Office, 11 Quality Row. Mr Howe can each will have a crucial part to play in shaping the also be contacted by telephone on 23588 or by email Courtney’s destiny. Separated by the winds of hazard, on . Applications for funding [email protected] adventure will rule their future – just as passion will close at 4.30 p.m. on Friday 28th September 2007. forge their lives... Stephanie V Jack Wilbur Smith carries all the powerful drama and Minister for the Environment, Education and Social rich emotions of a bygone time into his action-packed Welfare tale of the sea. is a masterpiece from the 31st August 2007 Monsoon world’s greatest storyteller. Reviews REO Cafe and Bookshop • 'Let yourself be blown away by the hurricane of Norfolk Island Museum storytelling that is Monsoon ... a fantastic reading experience.' – The Sunday Times andand ccomprehensiveomprehensive selectionselection ofof books.books. • 'Tremendously enjoyable ... meticulously researched, with narrative drive as relentless as the green Atlantic rollers ... one hell of a read.' – The Daily Mail • 'His writing is crisp and decisive and his plots keep the reader hooked.' – Belfast Telegraph Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday • 'The writing is never less than Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row vivid, the plot is neatly crafted.' and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. – Mail on Sunday Sunday • Other titles include Rage, The Angels Weep, Power No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm of the Sword, Birds of Prey, The Seventh Scroll and Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday more….. 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe Norfolk Island to Melbourne – Be the first! Norfolk Air has released a very special fare for a very special occasion, the first flight of our new service from Norfolk to Melbourne on October 19th! You could be on this inaugural flight for just $225.00 The Health Food one way, inclusive of taxes! Why not take the chance to see Melbourne at its spring best at this great price? The flight will depart from Norfolk Island on Centre Friday 19th October at 8:00am and is due to arrive in Melbourne at11.50am. To purchase the above great special, residents will is now only be required to buy a normal one-way resident fare for their return travel to Norfolk Island. To make under new ownership and management this offer more attractive we are leaving the options wide open as to when and from which port you travel. and will be trading You may choose your one-way return from Newcastle, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne and there are no time as limits to the length of your stay! To book your seat and be part of this inaugural flight just contact your local travel agents Travelworld or Burnt Pine Travel in Norfolk Island. While your talking to your preferred agent ask about the “Bring HEALTH Your Rellies or Friends Over” specials from Sydney in September. That’s another great special that really is too good to miss! See your agent soon or further information is PLUS available from Norfolk Air on 23787 or by email to [email protected] FOOD NATS NEWS Congratulations to our new President, Ernie Christian, who was elected at the AGM held on We are proud to be launching Tuesday. Other executive members are Vice Presidents Louci Reynolds and Brent Adams, Secretary Monica Anderson, Treasurer Rose Stephens and committee Fresh-made Doner Kebabs members Ken Christian and Judith Davidson. We are still seeking expressions of interest in the And four theatre workshops to be held during the Christmas holidays, on 27 and 28 December and 2 and 3 January. EEF - Bagged Salad Greens They will be conducted by Nigel Edgecombe from New Zealand who has a wealth of experience in acting, directing, stage lighting and many other aspects of the theatre. The workshops will be about 2 _ hours long We will also stock new lines of and will be open to anyone 12 years and over (even well over). There will be a small charge of $10 per workshop or $30 for the four. NATS will be covering Assorted dried fruits and nuts most of the costs. If you think you would like to participate, please register your interest with NATS at Essential Oils and Fragrances [email protected]. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 6 September at 7.00pm. This will be to discuss work that needs to Dietary Supplements be done for the Theatre Festival which will run from 30 September. All members and new members are Specialised Grocery Items invited to participate. Behind the Scenes and will have some fresh produce available. Come on up to LOCAL COFFEE And the winners are … Recently, the Events Committee of the Tourism Board, in association with the Travel Centre, held a ‘Bright Ideas’ competition for a new event, conference, convention or gathering, that could become a regular feature of our tourism calendar. Over 50 entries were received, and all who submitted entries are to be congratulated for their efforts. The Right in the heart of town, judges were ‘blown away’ by the ideas of this clever 3 shops before the Westpac Bank community. Judging was an enormous challenge, so it was This is the only cafe in town where you decided by the judging panel to expand the prize pool AT THE ROUNDABOUT from what was originally planned. will be served So our congratulations to the winners, who are: • BEST IDEA: John Kelly, whose ‘Bright Idea’ was There’sNorfolk’s something Only for everyone at for a family retreat for Christians • YOUTH AWARD: Norfolk Young Sullens Events 100% Locally Produced Co (Dayne O’Hara, Gaby Buffett and Jaimi Quintal), whose ‘Bright Idea’ is for a Norfolk Award THEWinning NORFOLK Export... ISLAND Island ‘Summerfest’ for families based on a beach carnival and other activities such as fishing and Fantastic golf COFFEE HOUSE • BEST PRESENTED IDEA: Tamson Mayo for 100% Arabica Coffee! her ‘Bright Idea’, le Tour de Norfolk, a biking Norfolk’s largest selection of teas and coffees, softdrinks, juices, event held at the same time as le Tour de France, shakes, ice creams and sundaes, iced and ﬂavoured teas and coffees presented on a DVD and deﬁnitely the best Cappuccinno on the island. The Events Committee and the Travel Centre will present the winners with their prizes at a dinner in Locally Grown and Roasted 100% Arabica Coffee September, and further discussions will be held soon to take these ideas forward. An extensive range of the most delicious snacks and scrumptious We have also decided to talk further with those meals with full salad and antipasto bar, awesome cookies, persons listed below because of the potential for their ideas to bring more visitors here, or because the idea cakes, sweets and daily specials. has significant potential to promote Norfolk Island. They are: Our High Quality, Pesticide Free, Vacuum • Irene Buffett – A ‘Red Hat Society’ convention Sealed, Product Range of various roasts and (organization of women who meet for tea wearing grinds toCooked suit the individual Breakfasts palate, are also 7 Days red hats and purple dresses) available in most quality outlets island-wide • Brian Hubber and ‘Pinky’ Finch – Maritime and family history week So for the freshest and therefore • Brett Thompson and Cristina McRitchie - Norfolk THE NORFOLK ISLAND Festival of the Wind (kites, wind surfing, and much more) The Best CoffeesCOFFEE Norfolk HOUSE • Maureen Tavener, Grace Kelly, and Cristina has to offer! McRitchie – Norfolk Food Festival . . . because you deserve the best! • Les Quintal, Jackie Pye and Dayne O’Hara – Look for these logos!!! TASPAC Cup (“social week” of touch football) (and avoid cheap imitations!) • Daniel Cuthbertson - Photographic competition Phone 22794 • Mal Tarrant – Masters Games on Norfolk Island “Bringing you local products in 2009 or 2010 created with pride”

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Again, the Events Committee and the Travel Centre would like to thank all of those who submitted entries. The competition was a great success, and we will keep you informed as things unfold.

Wally Beadman (for the Events Committee)

For the first time this workshop is offering the choice of crafting a Windsor side chair (7 days) or a Windsor Double Bow carver chair (10 Days) and is due to begin Monday October 8th through to Wednesday October 17th. With 2 students booked to make a side chair and 2 students booked to make a double bow carver chair we still have 2 vacancies to fill. If you are keen to experience this unique workshop with a Master Craftsman this is your last opportunity to do so on Traditional Greenwood Chair Norfolk Island. The workshop will take place at Richards property Workshop on Cascade Road. Phone Gwynna on 24053 to confirm Full payment of fees for this final workshop on your place today. Norfolk Island are due by this Friday September 7th.

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POSITION VACANT Residents needing to apply for or renew an Australian passport are asked to ﬁrst telephone The Garrison Restaurant required WAIT STAFF, the Ofﬁce of the Administrator on phone 22152 one night per week. Good pay and conditions. Please to make an appointment to lodge or discuss ‘phone 22073 or [email protected] their passport application. This ensures that we will be here and available to help you . It also avoids delays or residents making an unnecessary trip into Kingston.

Enquiries can be directed to the Ofﬁce of the Administrator on phone 22152.

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John’s funeral was held yesterday afternoon at which he son Wayne gave the following eulogy. “On behalf of the entire family, I want to thank you all for being here on this glorious Norfolk Island day AT THE ROUNDABOUT to say our final good byes to my Dad John Southey AT THE ROUNDABOUT Robinson. AT THE ROUNDABOUT For anyone who doesn’t know me, my name is There’s something for everyone at Wayne and I’m John’s eldest. There’s something for everyoneThere’s at something for everyone at Dad was born on Norfolk on the 11th January 1930, 77 years ago. He and his sister Euene were soon whisked away to Australia when Grandad, Graham LEESIDETHE ARCADE NORFOLK - Ph 22794 ISLAND (who lies here), took to hotel management throughout introducingTHE NORFOLK ISLAND New South Wales and then finally the Metropol in THE NORFOLK ISLAND Fiji. COFFEE HOUSE Dad went to Suva Boys Grammar but as World War Parma SpecialCOFFEE HOUSE COFFEE HOUSE II approached they were evacuated first to country Norfolk’s largest selection of teas and coffees, softdrinks, juices, Fiji and then to Auckland. Grandad meanwhile had joined the cause and become a Captain in the Fijian shakes,Norfolk’s ice creamsNights largest and sundaes,selection iced of teas and and flavoured coffees, teasNorfolk’s softdrinks, and coffees largest juices, selection of teas and coffees, softdrinks, juices, army. Graham later married May, Adrian (who has shakes,and icedefinitely creams the and best sundaes, Cappuccinno iced and on flavoured theshakes, island. teas ice and creams coffees and sundaes, iced and flavoured teas and coffees made the trip from NZ), Ric (who you all know well) Succulentand definitely Chicken the best Cappuccinno on the island.and definitely the best Cappuccinno on the island. and Michelle (who lives in America) extended Dad’s LocallyParmigiana, Grown and served Roasted with 100% Arabica Coffee brothers and sisters. Locally Grown and Roasted 100%Locally Arabica Grown Coffee and Roasted 100% Arabica Coffee Dad continued his schooling at Seddon Memorial An extensivecreamy range sweet of thepotato most anddelicious snacks and scrumptious and then started his Marine Engineering apprenticeship coconutmealsAn extensive with mash full range ,salad honey ofand the butteredantipasto most delicious bar, awesome snacksAn extensive cookies,and scrumptious range of the most delicious snacks and scrumptious at Allerly Brothers. He went on to specialise in Marine gardenmeals vegetables...... withcakes, full sweets salad andand and antipastodaily a specials. bar, awesomemeals cookies,with full salad and antipasto bar, awesome cookies, Engineering and the Auckland waterfront became his cakes, sweets and daily specials. playground. complementary beer, house cakes, sweets and daily specials. John McCullum, now the last surviving person from this era has sent his respects and would be here today wine or softdrink. if it wasn’t for a recent knee replacement. Cooked Breakfasts 7 Days During this time he meet Moira Christian (Mum) EveryCooked Sunday Breakfasts and 7 DaysCooked Breakfasts 7 Days while they were both here on holiday. They were married on the 5th August 1952 and together they built a Wednesday night family and established Robinson Marine Engineering. 6.00pmTHE - NORFOLK8.00pm - ISLAND Dad and Mum’s dynasty extended to seven children, THE NORFOLK ISLANDTHE NORFOLK ISLAND nineteen grand-children and three great grand-children, $20 perCOFFEE person HOUSE with a fourth on the way eh Qynn. COFFEE HOUSE COFFEE HOUSE At this point, I would just like to remember usual dinner menu also Lee, who departed this earth just over 9 years ago. . . available. because you deserve the best! Our Dad was one of those hard working Dads that . . . because you deserve the best! . . . because you deserve the best! always got his way. As we were growing up his words Bookings recommended were the law in our house. I used to fear him but I to avoid disappointmentPhone 22794 - never thought he was already teaching me one of the Phone 22794 Phone 22794 most valuable lessons in life, standing up for what you 22794 believe in, “Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise”. As I grew older, I learned that his children were very important to him and that he was really proud of (continued overleaf) LOCAL COFFEE

AT THE ROUNDABOUT There’s something for everyone at THE NORFOLK ISLAND COFFEE HOUSE Norfolk’s largest selection of teas and coffees, softdrinks, juices, shakes, ice creams and sundaes, iced and ﬂavoured teas and coffees and deﬁnitely the best Cappuccinno on the island. Locally Grown and Roasted 100% Arabica Coffee An extensive range of the most delicious snacks and scrumptious meals with full salad and antipasto bar, awesome cookies, cakes, sweets and daily specials. Cooked Breakfasts 7 Days THE NORFOLK ISLAND COFFEE HOUSE . . . because you deserve the best! Phone 22794 Vale - continued position, Prince of the Rose Croix. It is the apron of what we have become. We are who we are now, because this 18th degree that you see on his casket. It depicts we had a Dad like him. Dad would seldom show his a pelican, in a time of hardship, pricking its body to feelings but when we did something great, his reaction bleed so that it can feed its young. I believe if required, would make you feel like, you owned the world. Dad would have done this for his children. I know he loved us and provided a solid foundation His love of music, especially opera, was only from which we launched our own careers safe in the overshadowed by his love of history and the desire to knowledge that if we fell, Dad would be there to dust learn about bygone civilisations. Of course travelling us off and to send us back on our way again. in the wake of these civilisations with Ric and Joe was He always had a solution to every problem and had a real highlight in his life. Even recently he still talked a way of making things simple. He had the ability to about the trip to Turkey. focus on a single issue and not depart from it until it I would like to leave you with one more of Dad’s was resolved. He rarely asked, or needed, anybody for sayings and that was: “Live Respected, Die regretted” help but he was a generous man and never needed to Michelle, Dad’s sister has sent this recollection of be acknowledged for anything he did. When he helped Dad which I would like to close on and which I’m sure he simply helped. we would all echo. Dad had many sayings for us and one that comes to mind was: “If a job is worth doing, it was worth doing “A brother and a loyal friend well” A ready wit, with your eyes twinkling and your This is how he lived his life and many of you will mouth not far from a smile. recall the Award winning garden featured on Gardening A man not afraid to laugh at himself with his many Australia that he and Robyn developed at Tau Gardens, projects yet to flow into a reality. an example of Dad’s dedication to the task that I have never seen equalled anywhere. A lifetime of knowledge of wisdom of ships and sails As I cast my mind back to our childhood another and bilges and pumps and operas and travels shared saying comes to mind when us boys Bruce, Mark and humbly with a privileged few. I became old enough to work for Dad in the school A pair of gnarled workman’s hands gentled in a holidays. Dad adopted the saying: healing loving touch. 1 boy at work = 1 days work; 2 boys at work = half a days work; Stilled and Silent now. 3 boys at work = no work at all. Quite true !!!, as the three of us were scouring Dad’s Your passing is going to create a huge gap in this playground for drink bottles that we could cash in, family, friends and the community. instead of working. You will never be forgotten for you will always be in His engineering business soon gave birth to a boat our hearts. and I remember Dad developing techniques to get us May your soul soar free like an Eagle.” out on the water. In the beginning grabbing our big toes and trumpeting out loud in the early hours of Saturday morning, while we were still tucked up in bed, to eventually going a short distance on Friday night and Thank You then by the time we woke Saturday morning we had John’s family and friends wish to thank all those already been cruising for 2 hours, invariably heading that have given their support, comfort and assistance for Great Barrier Island, Hapuka and Schnapper. – too many to name – so all we ell tull es thanks yorlye There it is again, that dedication to fine-tune the from all ucklun. objective. As the years have passed I reflect on how lucky we were and that these were the best times. In 1981 Dad and Mum moved back to Norfolk and as you know, Dad excelled at several endeavours before settling at Tau Gardens. Here his fondness for animals grew, firstly taming a wild cat, Freckles and of course we have to mention his dogs Buster and Buddy, who he loved dearly and the feeling is mutual. Yesterday when we saw Dad we decided to try and BLU BUTTERLY get him back, so we grabbed his big toe and trumpeted Nail Salon, Bone Carvings and Art Gallery loudly ….. but alas he didn’t wake up. Taylor’s Road Norfolk Island Throughout Dad’s life and until recently he was a Freemason and in keeping with what you have heard today, he did it well attaining the much-exalted Phone 23770 DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Please supply your BY MAIL BY FAX BY EMAIL name, day and [email protected] evening telephone The Norfolk Islander (Int +6723) 22948 number. P.O. Box 248, Norfolk Island NATIONAL PARK NEWS and VIEWS 1. Number of eggs collected 2. Number of people in collection party Whale Bird Season – 3. Effort expended to collect that number of eggs Helping Parks to protect the egg collection (such as how many hours taken to collect and how tradition. much of Phillip Island was traversed in order to collect). Elsewhere in this edition you will see the 4. Did you observe any damage by, or activity of, announcement by the Administration of Norfolk Island Tarler birds in relation to the Whalebird eggs and of the 2007 Whalebird season. Egg collection will be nests. permitted between 29 September and 11 November Such returns are voluntary, and you do not need to 2007. put names on the collection returns if you don’t want A reminder that the collection of Whalebird (Sooty to. Tern Sterna fuscata) eggs has a defined season in order Protecting the Whalebirds is in everybody’s to help ensure that the Whale birds survive. interests, and your information can help us not only The Sooty Tern is a pelagic (pertaining to or found to manage the impacts caused by the Tarler birds, but in open sea, or near surface of sea) bird; that is a bird also assist in analysis of possible impacts on the bird that lives in open oceans and normally only come colonies by climate change, and help to keep the egg ashore to breed. It preys on small fish and squid. collection season as an ongoing part of the cultural heritage of Norfolk Island. See you in the Park………. The Phantom Parrot

Help... We have had a visitor to Norfolk Island, Mrs Julie Webster, who was trying to make contact with a Norfolk lad she billeted approx 38 years ago in Wollongong. All Julie can tell me is the lads surname was Christian and her son was Kenneth Webster. Are you able to help if so please call Lee Christian at work on 22052 or home on 22709. Sterna fuscata by John Gould and H.C. Richter from National Library collection

The Whalebird is a medium sized tern that grows to a body length of around 45 centimetres and a wingspan of up to 94 centimetres. The bird has black plumage on its neck and back, while its underside, outer wings and forked tail are white or light grey. It has a black bill and white forehead. When the bird is not breeding it tends to have more white feathers on the back of its head and upper chest. Like other species of terns, the Whalebird breeds in large colonies on sheltered parts of coral atolls and beaches, as well as on cliffs and rocks. Branka House The size of colonies on many atolls and beaches and LUNCH RESTAURANT their habit of nesting in the open, has made their eggs a rich and easily procured source of food. Over the years it has been clear, from anecdotal at evidence, that collecting eggs from the first round of laying, does not severely impact upon the size of Rocky Point Road the Whalebird colony on Phillip Island because the birds continue to lay and, providing the season is long enough, bird numbers are maintained. RE-OPENS ON The current (new) Plan of Management allows for the egg collection to continue as normal. It is TUESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER likely that in the future however, the sustainability of Whalebird egg collection will be examined. In order to put forward a case for retaining the collecting season, with a Yummy Spring Menu and to assist our management generally, Parks would like to gather information on collections. Any egg collectors who would like to help out can do so by sending the following information to the Park PH: 22346 Manager at Box 331, Norfolk Island 2899: Happy visitors from afar.... On Friday 10th August Julie Cameron from Silvers Travel in Perth brought a great group of visitors to Norfolk. They were: Mrs Eileen Mardiros Mrs Phylis Reid Mr Alan & Mrs Greta Craig Mr & Mrs Goldstone Mrs Margaret Robbins Mrs Kaye Strahan Mrs Elaine Lord Ms Tchan They all had a great time discovering Norfolk and enjoying many tours. We thank Julie for organising this trip and hope to see them again soon.

Descending upon Norfolk Island on Thursday the 23rd of August was a wonderfully crazy group of friends Farewell... from the Lincoln Bowling Club in Christchurch, New To all our friends and family, thanks f’ awa. Zealand. We look forward to returning home in due time. Led by “Lady” Pauline Haydon and her ever ready Love Brad, Sonya and Seb willing partners in crime the group has enjoyed a laughter filled relaxing holiday, complete with “happy hour” every afternoon by the pool at “Hibiscus Aloha”. Also in the group were Teresa McCarthy, Colleen Chiswick Cottage Mitchell, Mary King, Margaret McCrury, Nancy Jessep, ART AND CRAFT SHOP Jean and Arthur Gare, Jennifer and Ross Stewart, Bev Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, and Dave Humphries, Faye and Bryan Dodd, John Local Photography, Art, Books and much more! Stalker, Margaret and Don Watson, Maureen Duncan, Tui Coleman and Marie and Gerrard McCarthy. NOW OPEN FROM 2pm Les Quintal’s Bounty Excursions has thoroughly WED, SAT, SUN enjoyed escorting them around Norfolk and wish them a wonderful trip home. Two Chimney’s Road • Steele’s Point Governance from afar: Why attempts by central governments to make them more like larger mainland communities, internal divisions can’t these Islanders be like us? are exacerbated and the fragile sense of identity and Emeritus Professor, University of Papua New social cohesion may be threatened. Federal and state Guinea, Visiting Fellow, Department of Political and authorities may fail to see the negative messages they Social Changes, RSPAS, The Australian National are sending, and the importance of promoting a sense University and Adjunct Professor, Australian Catholic of encouragement and empowerment. University Canberra Campus. Paper presented at Small states, quasi-states and dependent the Small Island Cultures Research Initiative 2nd territories - In his study of associated statehood, Igarashi International Small Island Cultures Conference, held (2002:300) noted that: Its is quite understandable that at Norfolk Island Museum, Kingston, Norfolk Island, every entity, be it a State, Associated State or Non-Self 9th-13th February, 2006. Governing Territory, for example, should want to have Introduction: its own separate identity, to be independent from others, The major focus in this paper is on Norfolk Island’s and to act on its own behalf. Presently, there is a clear socio-historical background, current economic and tendency to recognise the international personality of political circumstances and relationship with the associated States as much as possible, once the right Australian Government. The strong sense of a combined to self-determination has been established. British and South Pacific cultural identity, and its Arguments immediately arise as to what level distance and isolation from the Australian mainland, of independence is economically and/or politically often suggested that Norfolk Island’s circumstances are viable for a non-self-governing territory to have unique. While limited self-government was introduced its international personality or its rights to self- in 1979, Norfolk Island remains a dependent territory determination recognised. If the territory is deemed to with Australia as the final governance authority. In this be an integral part of a larger national entity, should regard, it is quite dissimilar to the relationship, which legal and administrative structures and services be Cook Islands currently maintains with New Zealand. the same as those operating at the national level? On Other small island communities, such as Lord Howe the other hand, is it possible to negotiate territory- Island, often face similar challenges when required to specific solutions which take into account population accept and accommodate to mainland state government size, distance and economic sustainability, while still control. Local political and social divisions, which providing appropriate legal, infrastructural and social emerge or become more apparent, reflect the history services for all sections of the community? and cultural origins of the original settlers, and (continued overleaf) the impact of more recent arrivals. In the face of

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�� Governance from afar: Why can’t these Islanders if very different information is gained from formal be like us? - continued public hearings and open submissions. Brief visits by Norfolk Island - The continuing ‘uneasy members of the inquiry committee, often with little relationship’ between Norfolk Island and Australia advance notice, make it difficult for real engagement suggests that these questions are as difficult to answer and understanding of particular community issues. As in 2006 as they were in 1914, when administrative members of the first Commonwealth Parliamentary responsibility was transferred to the Commonwealth committee found when they visited Norfolk Island of Australia. For some mainland policy-makers, in 1915, personal agendas may be advanced by some Norfolk Island is seen as just another part of Australia members of the community. As a submission to the and differences are problems to be overcome, rather 1998 Inquiry into communications to and within than resolved. Australia’s External Territories cautioned: Therefore, [However, as was reported in a recent ‘Letter to the any inquiry which does not attempt to glean the the Editor’ in The Norfolk Islander, it is not considered a views of the silent majority will fail at the point where part of Australia when it comes to discounted benefits the imposition of recommended changes is announced, such as air travel. The writer stated that the response or the process of implementation is commenced from one airline was that Norfolk Island is a separate (Bennett 1998:S081). country so residents are not eligible for special Reactions to the initial report of the two-part inquiry discounts.] into governance on Norfolk Island (Quis custodiet On the other hand, local policy-makers may ipsos custodes? Inquiry into Governance on Norfolk emphasise cultural and historical differences and Island, 2003) suggest that little has changed since the be suspicious of, or completely reject, any changes first visit by Commonwealth politicians in 1915, or the which would make governance on Norfolk Island 1998 inquiry. indistinguishable from that of other Australian To balance the ledger, it should be mentioned communities of a similar size. that a positive reaction to the September 2005 visit Numerous commissions, inquiries, and visits from of the Australian Minister for Territories and Local Commonwealth politicians have taken place, with Government was also noted in a letter to The Norfolk final reports frequently reflecting the way in which Islander, The President of the Norfolk Action Group more formal and distant inquiry processes, impact on (Nobbs 2005) commented that: Members of the findings and recommendations. Australian and Norfolk community who had the opportunity to talk to you Island policy-makers often find that even mutually about their particular concerns felt that they were agreed-upon courses of action are not implemented, given a good hearing. You and your officers have or that the process of implementation has been so assisted enormously in strengthening the relationship delayed that a further inquiry is undertaken. Increased with the Commonwealth at the community level. cynicism and rejection of whatever mainland As you know the Norfolk Island community is very policy-makers recommend on the one hand, or local proud of its heritage and its achievements, and while community leaders on the other, is an understandable we may be going through a difficult time economically, result. A noted Norfolk Island historian, the late we are confident in our ability to bounce back. It is Merval Hoare, described community reactions in the important that we build on this confidence and we 1990s (1999:173): “Another day, another inquiry, and appreciate the offers of assistance that you have made by now some people were complaining of inquiry on behalf of the Commonwealth. fatigue.” (To be continued). The inquiry process itself often contributes to - Tom. increased tension and divisiveness within the Norfolk Island community. The accuracy of information and opinions presented in camera, or as confidential written submissions, are hard to assess, particularly Norfolk Forwarding Services Seafreight and Airfreight Use my expertise to save money ! Australia • Norfolk Island • New Zealand • Regulated Air Agent • Let me know the details and I can co-ordinate everything on your behalf. Consolidation or single supplier consignments - references available. From Brisbane or Sydney From New Zealand

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Eric Craig, violinists played pieces including Arioso by J.S. Bach. At the conclusion David Parson presented a cheque of $4,042.77 to Eric Craig who is President of the Friends of St. Barnabas for proceeds from the concert he gave in Sydney. As David says - “Norfolk Island seems to hold a special place in many peoples hearts and they are always thrilled when we have another function to raise money for the Friends of St. Barnabas for restoration and preservation of the historic chapel.” He also mentioned that our Willis Organ is one of only a small number left in the world and a very precious and valuable instrument. Eric Craig thanked David on behalf of the Friends and the Church of England of Norfolk for this very generous donation and for playing on this occasion. Proceeds from the afternoon recital amounted to $341. David will play for all the Church of England services on Sunday, 2nd September - 8.00am at St,. Barnabas, 10am at All Saints Kingston and the evening 7.30pm service and siungalong at All Saints. Norfolk Island Probus Visit The Travel Centre welcomed a very happy group of 38 Probus members their family and friends from the Canberra region to Norfolk Island. The group arrived on the 18th of August and In store now! departed Norfolk last Monday. The tour leader Don James and his helper Dorothy Lawson expressed their gratitude for Norfolk’s hospitality. Office Furniture The group all enjoyed a wonderful holiday, dining, Desks: 1800 & 1500 work stations shopping and touring. Our photo shows the happy group pictured at All Seasons Colonial of Norfolk Island where they were Mobile 2,3 and 4 Draw Units accommodated during their time on Norfolk. 2 only Student Computer Desks NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB For Fathers Day Open 7 Days from 11.00a.m. Stainless Steel Tool Kits visitors welcome New stocks of Stanley Electronic • Full Bar Service • • Club Restaurant • Safe with Digital Lock Lunch - Monday to Sunday 12midday to 2.00p.m. 3 in 1 rolling work shop Dinner - MMondayonday ttoo SSundayunday 6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m. Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners Friday open until 9.00p.m. (Private Functions Catered for) • Live Entertainment • • Big Screen TV • Squash Courts • Norfolk Island ‘Phone 22440 Building Supply caregivers was handed to students on Friday and parts of the letter are detailed below.

Student Workshops Thanks to the generosity of the P&C, all students from Years 2 to 12 will attend seminars with our guest -Last night I had the pleasure of attending the motivational speaker on Tuesday and Wednesday . Rotary Public Speaking Competition at the Governor’s Workshop times are as follows: Lodge and had a wonderful evening listening to some • Tuesday 4 – Years 9 -12, 9am to 10.30am excellent speeches. I would like to sincerely thank • Tuesday 4 – Years 5-8, 11am to 12noon our school coordinator Mrs Judith Davidson and Mrs • Tuesday 4 – Years 2-4, 1.15pm to 1.45pm Maureen Tavener for their efforts and Mrs Barb Elvey • Wednesday 5 – SRC and Youth Assembly, 9am to and Norfolk Island Rotary for their ongoing support. 10am In particular, I would like to thank the students who Community Seminar – Understanding Your spoke so well and entertained us for the evening. Some Children speeches were very humorous, others were about This is a seminar for all parents and grandparents. controversial issues and others were very thought It is being presented by Mr Graham Hyman who is provoking. One thing that they had in common recognised in Australia and New Zealand as a leading was that they were all well planned and brilliantly authority on young people and their families, and as a presented. Congratulations to the following students: wonderful entertaining speaker. Shae Plant ( Retail Therapy), Alex McInnes (Graffiti The seminar will be held from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at –Art or Vandalism), Will McInnes (Technology), the Sirius Room of the Colonial Hotel. At the cost of Jack Jauczius (Dogs), Alana Christian (My Grandma), only $5 per person, I highly recommend this workshop Ashley Rowlinson (Killing Whales), Emilee Nicolai to you. (Up With The Fairies), Jessica Hammond (Cadet Graham will touch on numerous issues (no doubt Camp), Brogan Evans (A Different Point Of View), some of these will be sensitive) in a very humorous Kaitlyn Sheridan (The Mystery Of Phar Lap), Chelsea and practical way. His seminars touch on issues such Donohoe (Brains Are Better Than Beauty) and Amy as: Steven (Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining). • establishing and maintaining relationships; • values and beliefs; • discovering identity; and • why young people behave the way they do. Payment may be made at the door on Tuesday evening. More information about the Graham Hyman Seminar is listed below. I’m looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening. Regards, Frank Stanton The trouble with being a parent is that by the time you’re experienced you’re unemployed! Parenting can be frustrating. You are sometimes not sure you are doing the right thing and then just when you think you have it worked out your children grow and change! Not only that, our children are so different that the approach taken with one child sometimes needs to be totally different to that taken with others. What complicates matters is that we live in a society that is changing more rapidly than any other in the world’s history. The markers which should serve to guide us are being covered by the dusts of change - it The adjudicators also did an excellent job in difficult is easy to feel that we are on our own. circumstances. It must have been very difficult to select The Understanding Your Children Seminar can winners when the standard was so high. Thank you to help. It is Australia’s pre-eminent parent training The Hon. Andre Nobbs, Mrs Mary Christian Bailey program and will be held at the Colonial Hotel’s Sirius and Mr Wally Beadman for undertaking this difficult Room at 6:30pm on Tuesday evening. This incredibly task. As Wally said on the night “All of the contestants entertaining evening will provide information, are winners”. Congratulations to our winners: Shae encouragement and affirmation to parents of all Plant who won the Junior division, Emilee Nicolai who children, especially of those aged 8 - 18. won the Intermediate division and Chelsea Donohoe Tickets are $5 each and are available from the front for her win in the Senior division. door. A reminder also that students are not required at school on Monday as this is a School Development Day. A letter explaining details for parents and QANTAS Schedule For September 2007

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�� Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 8 1. Presents Dear Sir, 9 10 Interesting to read the letter from Mr Carlos. One 5. French monetary 11 can only presume it is nothing but sour grapes and I unit would suggest he should leave us alone to manage 8. Short-legged our own affairs to the benefit of OUR Island and it’s dog 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9. Back lane residents! 10. Oak fruit 19 Yours faithfully, 11. Chores 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Local 12.European kingdom 27 16. Toxin 19. Work vehicle 28 20. Magnate 29 30 Jonno, 23.Brotherʼs Following is a news update for all the wonderful son 31 ladies on Norfolk who have been so industriously 28. Banquet 32 33 29. Military knitting small jumpers for needy babies in Africa. uniform fabric 13. For what reason? Solution to Unfortunately I have lost one of pages listing the 30. Opt 14. Couple number we have produced, but it must now be in the 31. Kayak 15. Religious sister last weekʼs 32. Culinary herb 16. Female swan Crossword vicinity of 500. They are a part of the 5000 jumpers 33. Engine included in the containers that have been shipped to 17. Rascal A A R D V A R K L O N G 18. Single unit R U I I I E Swaziland. Can you imagine all those happy babies? DOWN C O N G O C O N D E M N 1. Free 20. Concert pass H L E E X E Edna has promised to send photos taken when she B R I E F M E T E O R 2. Catlike 21. Yellow finch F E T E P I D C O goes to Swaziland to help distribute the contents of the 3. Grass cutting tool 22. Work centre L A V A R D Z U L U A E F R O G S T S containers. 4. Brazen 24. Respect M O N K E Y E L D E R It seems that every time I enter the church hall there 5. Rout 25. Truthful I G E A E J 6. Loves 26. Restaurant server N E E D L E S U N I T E is another bundle of completed garments. G E I T L E 7. Ravine 27. Animal life O X E N B A C H E L O R (continued overleaf) �� Call in and view the largest range of Diamond Jewellery and unset diamonds on Norfolk Island.

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They put the hard word on me, saying that many others, too many to mention, but none the less I the RN I would be relieving would not be able to go to appreciated their help with sorting and packing, also to China with her Mother if I didn’t relieve her, so I have the many, many folk who have knitted, sewed, donated worked 9 nights altogether over the last three weekends clothing and also to the wonderful folk who have – now how is that for God’s timing? He knew I would bought new clothes, plates, cutlery, tools, linen, toys need extra money for the second container. He is so etc, the foot balls from Warwick of the Dural Business good to me. Networking group - thank you Stephanie for inviting I would like to give special thanks to the members of me to speak and for your support – Stephanie has Dural Rotary, led by President, Phil, to Tony for all his organized all our travel bookings and has not charged help, Colin for arranging and bringing the tools from any commission. Bunnings, and Paul, I could not have done this without The Wrapt with Love group (thanks Judy White for his expertise, advice and help, also to the members and organizing, and to each person who has knitted) have their wives who came to help with the loading of the given 400 knitted rugs. Just imagine that many little containers. . Orphan families sleeping warm, huddled under one A few weeks ago, I was told that two of the of the rugs on a cold night!!. I am sure the kids will new Care Centers are complete and operating, but thank each knitter over and over again. the building of the next two is at a standstill because I am not sure how many sewing machines came, they have run out of funds and are unable finish them, but there would be at least thirty – one lovely lady so I transferred $20,000.00 which was in the Appeal from Cherrybrook rang me one day and said she had Account, this will at least put one roof on. I figured bought a new sewing machine, and had decided that there was no point having money sitting in an account she would give me the new machine and keep her old and two useless care centers begging to be finished. one, I tried to convince her that she should give me the This letter is far too long, but I do want each one of old one, but she insisted that, “they need the new one you to know just how wonderful you and other people more” than she did. have been. What started out as my very humble little Another lady rang me and asked if I could use effort, because of good people like you, has become some dresses, she and her husband had closed down a one BIG EFFORT. I will be in Swaziland with the factory and they had “a few bits and pieces left over.” team, when the containers arrive – to see the joy on the They came out the next day with 500 new dresses, kid’s faces will make it all worthwhile. It will more 50 pair of new men’s shorts, several ends of rolls of than make up for all the aching backs and sore muscles fabric, zips, bias binding, lace etc – WOW how good from the sorting, packing and lifting – I just wish you is that! Elaine, who copes with disability and pain could come and share the experience with me. cooks biscuits and sells them at the Galston community This is something I have never done before, so it centre and gives the money to the Swazi Orphans. has been a bit of trial and error, but if all goes well, I could just go on and on, of course there are all with no hitches the other end, next year we will do it the wonderful folk who have sent money, and continue all again. Praise God! to give so that we can continue to feed some of the Just saying thank you, seems totally inadequate, but orphans – with money raised both here and in US how else can I tell you I appreciate your help? The we have a feeding program where we are providing only other thing I will add is “God bless you.” for 4 to 5 meals a week for ten thousand kids – I Edna Geelan, Wylds Rd, Galston, NSW appreciate every cent that has been given. The container came on Thursday afternoon (15/7), and on Friday morning an army of folk arrived to help and everyone worked like Trojans. To the men who carried, and the ladies who labeled and numbered boxes etc, thank you. We expected that it would take all weekend to pack the container – but by 5pm Friday it was FULL. Knox, my husband, did most of the Chiswick Cottage stacking, He put it together like a jigsaw, and did a ART AND CRAFT SHOP terrific job. I appreciate so much his support and help Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, throughout. Local Photography, Art, Books and much more! 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Photopress ‘Sudoku’ comes to constructor from Indiana, and first published in 1979 by Dell Magazines as Number Place (the earliest The Norfolk Islander known examples of modern Sudoku). Garns’s name In response to several requests by our readers, we was always present on the list of contributors in issues are happy to bring a series of Sudoku puzzles. To whet of Dell Pencil Puzzles and Word Games that included your appetite, we have below a ‘very easy’ puzzle Number Place, and was always absent from issues for your enjoyment. There will be three or four easy that did not. He died in 1989 before getting a chance puzzles for those who aren’t Sudoku fans to try, and to see his creation as a worldwide phenomenon. It is then step up a level and see they are enjoyed. unclear if Garns was familiar with any of the French The answer to this week’s puzzle will be attached to newspapers listed above. next week’s puzzle, same as the crosswords. The puzzle was introduced in Japan by Nikoli in Wikipeadia tells us the name Sudoku means “single the paper Monthly Nikolist in April 1984 as Suuji wa digits”. The name is a trademark of puzzle publisher dokushin ni kagiru, which can be translated as “the Nikoli Co. Ltd. in Japan. The word sudoku derives digits must be single” or “the digits are limited to one from the Japanese phrase “Sji wa dokushin ni kagiru,” occurrence.” At a later date, the name was abbreviated meaning “the numbers must be single,” or “the numbers to Sudoku by Maki Kaji, taking only the first of must occur only one.”Other Japanese publishers refer compound words to form a shorter version. In 1986, to the puzzle as Number Place, the original U.S. title, Nikoli introduced two innovations: the number of or as “Nanpure” for short. Some publishers spell the givens was restricted to no more than 32, and puzzles title as “Su Doku”. became “symmetrical” (meaning the givens were The numerals in Sudoku puzzles are used for distributed in rotationally symmetric cells). It is now convenience; arithmetic relationships between published in mainstream Japanese periodicals. numerals are irrelevant. Any set of distinct symbols will do; letters, shapes, or colours may be used without altering the rules. In fact, ESPN published Sudoku puzzles substituting the positions on a baseball field Sudoku Number 01 - Very Easy for the numbers 1–9; andViz magazine published a Doctor Who version of the game, using images of the television series’ first nine leading actors in place of 6 8 4 the numerals. Dell Magazines, the puzzle’s originator, has been using numerals for Number Place in its 4 9 2 3 5 magazines since they first published it in 1979. The attraction of the puzzle is that the rules are 5 6 1 3 simple, yet the line of reasoning required to solve the puzzle may be complex. The level of difficulty can 5 2 6 9 be selected to suit the audience. The puzzles are often available free from published sources and may be custom-made using software. 9 7 4 6 Number puzzles first appeared in newspapers in the late 19th century, when French puzzle setters began 1 9 2 8 experimenting with removing numbers from magic squares. Le Siècle, a Paris-based daily, published 4 7 3 5 a partially completed 9×9 magic square with 3×3 sub-squares in 1892. It was not a Sudoku because 5 1 7 6 3 it contained double-digit numbers and required arithmetic rather than logic to solve, but it shared 1 8 2 key characteristics: each row, column and sub-square Sudoku rules: Fill in the grid so that every added up to the same number. horizontal row, every vertical column, and every Within three years Le Siècle’s rival, La France, 3x3 box contains each of the digits 1 through 9. refined the puzzle so that it was almost a modern Sudoku. It simplified the 9×9 magic square puzzle so There is no math involved. You solve the puzzle that each row and column contained only the numbers with reasoning and logic. The grid does have 1–9, but did not mark the sub-squares. Although numbers, but there is no adding up. There is no they are unmarked, each 3×3 sub-square does indeed need to guess a number and hope for the best, comprise the numbers 1–9. However, the puzzle there will always be a logical way to insert any cannot be considered the first Sudoku because, under number into the grid. Each puzzle only has one modern rules, it has two solutions. The puzzle setter solution. ensured a unique solution by requiring 1–9 to appear in both diagonals. Sudoku - It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive. These weekly puzzles were a feature of newspaper The solution will appear next week. Enjoy! titles including L’Echo de Paris for about a decade but disappeared about the time of the First World War. According to Will Shortz, the modern Sudoku was most likely designed anonymously by Howard Garns, a 74-year-old retired architect and freelance puzzle Police News Three new Special Constables have commenced with the Police and some of you may have seen them Chom Cha Ba out during the week training in Traffic enforcement. 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Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. Sunday No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Norfolk Island Museum Relief Chef and Café Support at the Daffodil Day was 24th August and once again REO Café Quota was assisted in the sale of Daffodil merchandise The Norfolk Island Museum is seeking by both Banks, Hospital, Tourist Bureau, Post Office, Expressions of Interest from people Administration, Trading Post, Norfolk Video and Pinetrees. interested in filling two Casual positions Friends of Quota Connie Maxwell and Colleen in our busy REO Cafe. White (pictured above) were the ladies in charge of the An energetic relief chef is required for Norfolk Mall stall and once again we had a wonderful three weeks from Thursday September response from our small community. The sum raised th nd was $1919.35 13 to Tuesday 2 October. Further The Norfolk Island Central School took part in relief hours may be available in the Daffodil Day with their ‘Mufti Day’ and did themselves longer term. We are looking for an proud. The sum raised by our school $249.55 active and enthusiastic person who will To all those who helped to make this possible Quota be responsible for food preparation and says ‘thank you’. short order cooking. Experience in The total sum of $2168.90 will be forwarded to the cooking and working in kitchens is cancer fund. required. Pat The second position is a casual Café Support Worker responsible for assisting the Chef, taking orders, REO Cafe and Bookshop kitchen hand tasks and selling books Norfolk Island Museum and Museum tickets. Prior experience working in a café is highly desirable. This position is for 2-4 days per week on andand ccomprehensiveomprehensive selectionselection ofof books.books. a roster basis until the end of October and then as required. Both positions require enthusiastic and well presented people able to Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday communicate effectively and interact well with a diverse range of people and Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row groups. and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. Sunday Salary for both positions including a No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm 15% loading is $15.25 per hour. For Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday further information please contact Brian 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe Hubber or Lisa Richards on 23788.  (continued from last week)

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�� Archery News COMPOUND WOMEN This week we are going to be shooting our September Name Country 70m 60m 50m 30m TOTAL monthly medal which is shot on the F.I.T.A. Field Shanti Cook FJI 284 298 290 330 1202 round. Emmanuelle G. NC 292 315 294 338 1239 Vaimasenuu Z. SAM 283 303 227 316 1129 Should be interesting to see who is going to step up and take the medal this month as no one has been able to win it twice since it started. According the internet the archery in Samoa went well. For those who interested we have below some of the scores from the full FITA which was shot on Wednesday (Samoa time). I haven’t included them all as there are some names we won’t recognise, but there are plenty we will remember from the archery event on Norfolk Island way back in 2001.

Squash News Squash Draw for Tuesday 4th September 5.00pm Court 1 Tina v Polly Court 2 Peter v Julie

5.30pm Court 1 Matt v Brendon Court 2 Lisa v Adrienne

6.00pm Court 1 Felecia v Poppa Court 2 Dean v Russell

6.30pm Court 1 Kit v Jake At the time of going to press the seeding rounds and Court 2 Mal v Mitchell matchplays were about to start. Bye Douglas RECURVE MEN Name Country 90m 70m 50m 30m TOTAL Junior Squash is on every Friday at 3.30pm. Teiva W. THI 250 301 289 334 1174 Please note that subs are now due, Robert Elder FJI 264 289 300 319 1172 Family $30.00, Single $20.00, Junior $10.00 Tearii W. THI 253 298 277 320 1148 This weeks night comps fee will be $5.00 per game Didier Gras THI 245 270 268 316 1099 Siosifa (Sifa). TGA 244 257 242 320 1063 if you are not a member. $4.00 if you are. David Tupua ASA 45 130 174 258 607 Squash in Samoa Gustave Kuper J. SOL 53 185 174 274 686 The Norfolk squash team lost there first game Molisi Kilisimasi TGA 85 132 113 229 559 against New Caledonia in the second round. Hakai Sio ASA 0 47 79 120 246 They had a bye first round. Nickson Haʼa SOL 100 120 77 276 573 Papua New Guinea are not playing in the mens team Rex Talasasa SOL 145 153 195 272 765 event. That made our boys number 1 seed because they got the silver medal at the last games and New RECURVE WOMEN Caledonia was 6th seed because they did not play in Name Country 70m 60m 50m 30m TOTAL the games, that’s why they played first. Isabelle Soero NC 257 294 263 323 1137 The Norfolk boys won their third round game Pualele A. SAM 247 287 254 315 1103 Betty Ahohako TGA 68 85 135 207 495 against the Cook Islands. Norfolk lost their fourth round game against Fiji COMPOUND MEN so need to beat Samoa in the last game for Bronze Name Country 90m 70m 50m 30m TOTAL medal. Laurent Clerte NC 309 329 336 355 1329 New Caledonia Gold and Fiji Silver. Richard Cook FJI 240 281 298 333 1152 Ken Tupua ASA 45 118 101 261 525 Suke Paul PNG 225 256 232 281 994 Jean Gooding THI 300 312 308 335 1255 Bowls News lunches and a few others for all the help they gave her. Norfolk teams win Oceania Classic Triples A special thank you for the visiting ladies who modeled the shirts on the last night. What a great night. No news from the Samoa team as yet but will keep you posted. Signing off Rupert and Tiny Girl.

Starting Sunday 16th September an open pairs tournament, sponsored by Air New Zealand and Burnt Pine Travel will be held at the club. The competition will be played on Sunday afternoon and will run for 6 weeks. There is a list on the board so be early with your entry as only the first 14 teams will be accepted. For further info ring the club on 23483.

Gavin Snell, Spider Webb, Bobby Boudan went Norfolk Island Bowling Club and Bowls through to win the mens section after defeating rellies Kerry Roberts, Graham Forsyth in semi-finals then Council Inc. beat Graeme Wolley, Moochie Christian and Sid Cooper in the finals. Would like to give a special ‘Thank You’ to our sponsors Norfolk Island TAB The Travelcentre

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Rafﬂe prizes Kathy LeCren Broadwalk Franks Shoe Shop Seaworld Governors Lodge Resort Leagues Club Triggers Butchery Foodlands Nancy & Griff Petal Hore, Annie Pledger, Marg O’Brien went through to win the womens section after defeating Debbie Wilford, Carole Yager, Essie Sanchez in the semi finals then beat a New Zealand team Robyn Hunt-Matthews, Glynnis Lake and Noelene Lewis in REO Cafe and Bookshop the finals. Norfolk Island Museum It was great to see teams from far away as Western Australia, far north Queensland, North and South andand comprehensivecomprehensive selectionselection ofof books.books. Island in New Zealand. A surprise visit from Martin Lee {ex bank manager] and wife Shirley from Mackay. A great week was had by all even though the semi finals and finals were played in the rain. Thanks Wendy for supplying hot soup for the players. Green keeper Jeffery did a great job on the greens Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday considering the conditions. Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row Thanks to all those behind the scenes who helped through the tournament. As this is the first tournament and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. President Anne has been involved in running she Sunday would like to thank her new barmanager and staff for No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm the great job they did and also thank her committee. Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday Margaret, Jack, John and Debbie for the barbecue 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe Norfolk Island Bridge Club Seniors We had a very pleasant evening at the Bridge Club PLEASE NOTE 1PM START on Tuesday, with a general exodus between rounds to 1.00pm The Squad v NIPS. Umpires; Helen and monitor the progress of the eclipse. We had three and The Brewery. Scorers; Swoosh a half tables in play and were pleased to welcome four 1.45pm NIPS v The Brewery Umpires; Kim and visitors from New Zealand, Carol and Rob Cowper Helen Scorers; The Squad from Raumati, Jim Buffett from Auckland and it is 2.30pm Swoosh v The Brewery Umpires; Sue and great to see Charlie Hoy from Hamilton back on his Kim Scorers; NIPS annual visit. Both Jim and Charlie are here for 5 weeks Please note some umpiring duties for intermediates and we look forward to having them join us each have changed due to the Norfolk team in Samoa. Tuesday. The hands were less than inspiring and most of them were played for part score. Game was made on only 7 of the 24 boards played. Well done to Vicky and Anne who called and made slam on Board 21. Board 11 also yielded slam results, but was not called. Congratulations to Vicky and Anne who were 1st with 65%, visitors Carol and Rob 2nd with 55%, BLU BUTTERLY followed by Marie and Peter 3rd with 53.75%. Nail Salon, Bone Carvings and Art Gallery We meet at the A and H Hall every Tuesday at Taylor’s Road Norfolk Island 7.00p.m. A warm welcome is extended to visitors and a partner can usually be arranged, if required, Phone 23770 by phoning Vanda on 23096 or Marie Freshwater on 22521.

�� Netball News �� Players Player Award At the AGM it was decided that each team vote on a Players Player at the end of the season rather than each week. Today players will be asked to complete an anonymous ballot of their preferred 3,2,1 to determine the Players Player award. Please make sure you Orange Juice complete your vote! Bulk Sales at $2.50 per Litre (bring in your own container) Trophies We are getting organised for this year’s presentation. If you received a trophy from the presentation last year could you please either return it to a committee member, or bring it to netball. Thanks.

Netball Draw for Saturday 1st September Juniors - 10.00am HANDICAP Wk 3 (This is the last week for the juniors competition) Cross Cut Champs v Infernoes +2 Umpires; Helen Adams and Swoosh Netburners v Dynamites +6 Umpires; Sue Buffett 5Litres and Corinne Parsons $12.00 2 Litres $5.50 Intermediates - 11.00am HANDICAP Wk 1 Sales between 8am and 2pm Brewery Brats v Fast n Furious +1. Umpires; Sue Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th October Buffett and Gary Dowling Tuesday 26th Cash & ThursdaySales Only. 28th September Sales between 8am and 2pm Rebounders v Livis Legends +20 Umpires; Jenny SalesTrade between enquiries 8am welcome. and 2pm Gow and Kim Edward cash salescash only salesTrade ly enquiries welcome

DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Please supply your BY MAIL BY FAX BY EMAIL name, day and [email protected] evening telephone The Norfolk Islander (Int +6723) 22948 number. P.O. Box 248, Norfolk Island Golf Report Due to the adverse weather conditions, last Saturdays competition was cancelled. Conditions were so bad that we didn’t even get our usual die hards to turn up for a hit. The Commonwealth Bank Day has been transferred to the 13th October, with the Coppertop Day now to be held on the 29th December. Todays event is a practice round for the Holden Scramble and is a three person Ambrose draw for partner. Tee off time is at 8-30 am and 12-30 pm. Cards need to be in by 8-15 and 12-15 for the draw. Sunday is the annual Fathers Day Two Person Ambrose and tee off time is 1 pm. POSITION VACANT

General Manager – Norfolk Island Tourism.

A unique opportunity exists to lead the growth and development of Norfolk Islandʼs Tourism industry. The position involves : • Strategic destination development and management. • Destination marketing, principally in the key markets of Australia and New Zealand. • Developing and maintaining close working relationships with the Norfolk Island tourism industry and the travel industry in Australia/New Zealand. • Developing Norfolk Island tourism experiences to further increase the islandʼs appeal and boost revenue from tourism. It was great to see our Juniors do so well in • Management of the staff and operations the Hardy’s Classic. The four in the photo, Teanu of Norfolk Island Tourism. Anderson, Ronan Davies, Blake O’hara and Joel Kelly were placed in the top four for the tournament which A successful history of management in certainly bodes well for the future of the club. We see tourism, especially regional tourism, would a future games team in the making. be considered advantageous as would Quote: tertiary qualiﬁcations in Marketing and/or “You don’t know what pressure is until you’ve played for five dollars a hole with only two in your Tourism Management. pocket”. This position is based on Norfolk Island Lee Trevino and comes an attractive salary and bonus Upcoming Events: scheme plus with a fully maintained car. • Saturday 8th September – Masters Monthly Medal Round 9 – Stroke For a copy of the position description • Saturday 15th September – Holden Scramble and selection criteria please email Qualifying – 3 person Ambrose [email protected] or call NIGTB • Saturday 22nd September – Foursomes Championships – Round 1 Chairman Wally Beadman on 22778. • Sunday 23rd September – Foursomes Written applications marked ʻConﬁdentialʼ Championships – Round 2 should be sent to “General Manager” Norfolk Cap’n Stumpy Island Tourism, PO Box 211 , Norfolk Island, 2899 or by email to [email protected]. nf Applications close on 15 September 2007. Cheryl Tennis Club in playing when the next comp starts, please give the MADISONS CHALLENGES MIXED club a call and get your name down. DOUBLES FINAL this afternoon at the club, see As we have the All Seasons Colonial of Norfolk details in notes below. Classic this week there will be none of the usual night MEMBERSHIP FEES – All club membership comps on this week. fees are now due. Fees for the new year are Family’s $165, Singles - $70 and Juniors - $35, and as usual Madisons Challenge there is a $5 discount for those fees paid prior to 31 Finals of the Mixed Doubles Competition this arvo. August 2007. Early payment of these fees assists the All potential prize recipients will be required to be at club in planning for the coming year and ensuring that the club as prizes will only be given to those who attend we remain the exceptional sports place we all enjoy. the afternoon. The disputes committee has agreed that any player unable to attend presentation will forfeit All Seasons Colonial Of Norfolk Classic any prize unless a legitimate reason is provided to the Could the following please be at the courts at 5.15 Madisons Sponsor (Mr. Charles Blackwell) for not for a 5.30 kick-off - being present. Monday – Lauren and Rachel Yager; Gloria Finals contestants are – Gervasoni and Karen Menadue; Lynne Mogey and • Danny Nobbs and Catherine Yager v Kevin Colleen Derky; Noelle Burrell and Julie South; Randall and Karen Quintal; Catherine Yager and Denise Weir; Eva Collins and • Peter and Catherine Yager v Shane Laginikoro Felecia Evans; Marg Christian and Irene Buffett; and Sue Hemsley. Jackie Gatland and Leilani Laginikoro. Other prize recipients are - Brian Hubber, Julie Tuesday – Rikki Cooper and Smudgie Cooper; South, Gary Mitchell, Mark Hayes, Tanya Randall, Brian Hubber and Bob Little; Snapper and Ritchie Brett Bergagnin, Katie Walden, Bob Little, Lynne Douran; Jason Quintal and Shane Laginikoro; Colin Mogey, Rachel Yager, Charles Blackwell, Ross and Burgess and Charles Blackwell; Mark Hayes and Ross Sue Bambry, Chris Gatehouse and Denise Weir. Bambry; Peter Swynenberg and Mickos Graham; Sam All are welcome to come along as there will also Taylor and Geoff Griffiths; Elliot Leighton and Joe be social tennis and a sausage sizzle. Graffi; Danny Nobbs and Peter Yager. The new Mixed Doubles comp will start immediately Wednesday – Bob Little, Danny Nobbs, James we have 15 pairs entered, and most importantly having Elliott, Shane Laginikoro, Jason Quintal, Peter paid their entry fees. Swynenberg, Sam Taylor, Colin Burgess, Peter Yager, The singles part of the challenge has sufficient Rachel Yager, Georgie Gray, Catherine Yager and numbers to begin, and once all entrants have paid their Lauren Yager. entry fee we can start the challenges. Thursday – Colin Burgess and Colin Burgess; Queries/Disputes: - To be directed to the Norris Buffett and Gloria Gervasoni; Trevor and Karen Madison’s match committee where its decisions Menadue; Daniel Griffiths and Lauren Yager; Jason will be final. Quintal and Rachel Yager; Bob Little and Julie South; Brian Hubber and Lynne Mogey; Danny Nobbs and Upcoming Events Georgie Gray; Shane and Leilani Laginikoro; Smudgie For all those workplaces/members/friends/ Cooper and Noelle Burrell; Peter Swynenberg and Eva relatives and others currently considering Collins; Peter and Catherine Yager; Mark Hayes and organising their Christmas functions – yes it’s not Tanya Randall. that far away – or any birthdays, anniversary’s or Any non-playing husbands, wives, partners or any other function we at the tennis are happy to parents who would like to attend presentation night look at attending them for you here at the club. If this will be at a cost of $25 per person. Final numbers you’ve got an idea we can probably cater for it, for the presentation dinner at All Seasons Colonial of so if yorlye have any queries please give the club Norfolk must be known by Wednesday night. a call. For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested

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FRUIT TREES. Plums, Peaches, Nectarines (some fruiting) Paw Paws, Passionfruit, Lychee, Mango. Please ‘phone 50715. Griff’s Growery. Open 7.30am – 11.00am. 4.30pm – sunset. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

WASHING MACHINE. Speed Queen (Kleen Maid) Commercial heavy duty, extra large capacity in excellent condition. For inspection contact P.K. Electrical on 23277  EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST wanted for huge quantity of USED ROOFING IRON soon to be  available. For further particulars ph 23042

Two x FORMAL GOWNS – 1 light blue size 12  and 14 1 x white one. 1 x ROYAL BLUE worn once to a wedding. Original design, size 12. 1 red BALL �� GOWN suited to ballroom dancing. Beaded on bodice and same on skirt, with matching shawl. Agorgeous �� one-off. Size 10-12. Cost $600.00. Offers on all. Please ‘phone 24103 ��

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3 x second hand STAINLESS STEEL SINK TOPS (1 double and 2 single). $60 each. XJS V12 Jaguar car �� for sale. All offers considered. Call Luke and Ash on �� 22024 a/h. FOR RENT VISITING SPECIALISTS

“TO RENT: Large 2 Bedroom fully furnished house DR. ALEX RUTHERFORD, ORTHORPEADIC with Flat attached included $150; Close to town. Phone SURGEON will be consulting at the hospital from 22325; A/H 22580”. 24th September to 29th September. Please ‘phone the hospital for an appointment. FREE RENT NOTICES FREE RENT in a SMALL, WATER VIEW COTTAGE in return for some work in yard (no MILT’S WILL BE CLOSED FROM AUGUST mowing) for mature male. Sober habits. Please ‘phone 23RD - SEPTEMBER 7TH. Please leave any messages 22025 on my Work phone 23030 Home phone 22136 or contact Jan at House of Perfumery. POSITIONS VACANT ADVANCED QIGONG CLASSES Mondays LAUNDRY ATTENDANT: Experience essential. 5:30pm, Douglas Drive behind Photopress. This position is permanent and work is over six days. A NOTICE TO GRANT OLIVER Enquires to the Manager, South Pacifi c Resort Hotel, SUMMERSCALES. Application for change of name PO Box 215 Norfolk Island, Phone +6723 23154 or and custody for Jamie Summerscales has been fi led in email: [email protected] Maitland Court. Interim orders have been made on the 23 / 08 / 2007 and proceedings are adjourned to the R.S.L. BISTRO requires a CASUAL CHEF for two 20 / 09 / 2007. A copy of the application and orders nights per week. Please ‘phone Paul on 23236 may be obtained without costs from the registrar of Maitland Court. Foodland Supermarket requires a fi t, enthusiastic Notice submitted by Toni Clarke. person to take RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FREEZERS. Duties would include merchandising INTERMEDIATE TAI CHI CLASSES Wednesdays the retail section, keeping the storage freezers in good 5:30pm, Douglas Drive behind Photopress. order and helping with the ordering. Other supermarket and warehousing duties including checkout would A reminder that the first Sunday of the month FAMILY also be required. The position requires heavy lifting SERVICE AT ALL SAINTS will be held this Sunday on a regular basis and forklift skills would be advanta- 2 September at 10 AM . All are very welcome. geous. The position is fulltime over 5 days including Saturday. BASIC QIGONG CLASSES Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm Applications in the fi rst instance should be directed to Douglas Drive behind Photopress . This class combines Peter Walkinshaw on 22018 BH. fl owing movements and inner stillness. Everybody welcome! Phone 22246. Fully qualifi ed painter urgently PAINTER NEEDED ISLAND VET SURGERY. Contactable on 50838 required, experience essential, must able to work (50VET) OR 22715 unsupervised. Start ASAP. Please call Dee, Norfolk Painting and Plastering 50244, 24248. MEETINGS AND AGM’S

VERSATILE KITCHEN HAND required for busy NORFOLK ISLAND FISHING ASSOCIATION café. Must be able to work weekends. Apply in writing INC. A special general meeting is to be held at 5.15pm with reference to P.O. Box 965 Norfolk Island on Thursday, 6th September at the transit lounge of Ocean Breeze apartments. Only one item is on the PLUMBERS REQUIRED: please phone 24177 agenda that being the new ‘Rules of Association’. This is a very important meeting and a good role up would WORK WANTED be appreciated.

ELECTRICIAN Fully qualiﬁ ed for all you Electrical Contracting needs. Please phone Brad Tierney N.I. Pest Control Electrical 23839 or 50839. For all your pest control needs Domestic and Commercial Services PHYSICAL, OUTDOOR, HANDS ON LABOUR. Full or part-time. Please ‘phone Lachlan King on CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY 22696 PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Please supply your BY MAIL BY FAX BY EMAIL name, day and [email protected] evening telephone The Norfolk Islander (Int +6723) 22948 number. P.O. Box 248, Norfolk Island Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldﬁeld Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 Administrator Rev. Dr. Neil Brown SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Chapel. Parish Council - President Barbara Hehir 10.00 am Family Service at All Saints Kingston followed by Secretary Margaret Kiernan. Treasurer - Joan Irwin morning tea. 7.30 pm Evening Prayer (1662) at All Saints Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Weddings Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”. contact Barbara Hehir - ph 22010. MONDAY 7.30 pm Bible Study at John and Mary Duke’s Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) Home MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am WEDNESDAY 5.30 pm Bible Study at John and Mary PRAYER MEETING - Wednesday 3.15pm. All welcome. Duke’s Home RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pm THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. FRIDAY 12.00 md Bible Study at All Saints Kingston 4.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk on 1566 in AM Band

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH UNITING CHURCH Pastor George C. Porter Cascade Road Pastor Robert Green Telephone: 22179 Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 Make what we do between the womb and the tomb count email: [email protected] SUNDAY 2nd at 10 am: Communion Service. All welcome Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme in the AM Band MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South NEED HELP? Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: persons. Phone Sydney 9891 1328 TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts This is a service of the Uniting Church time. 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship OPPORTUNITY SHOP WEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio The Opportunity Shop sells good clean clothes, small Norfolk household items, Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School Norfolk Island CDs and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon word from the Lord. Friday: 2 pm to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – Tourist Attraction NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific A Christian Outreach Centre Artefacts Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket Admission $2:00 ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Childrens Sunday School - TBA 5.00pm TUESDAY: 9.45am - 11.30 ‘Mainly Music’ for ‘Pre- INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES schoolers’ and Mums. 7.00pm. Bible Study The education and training of children is among the THURSDAY: 7:00am Prayer Meeting followed by coffee/ most meritorious acts of humankind, for education is the fellowship in Town. indispensable foundation of all human excellence and allows FRIDAY: 6:30pm “Ignited Youth!”extreme activities, fun, people to work their way to the heights of abiding glory”. café, life skills - in recess. Remember – Hillsong TV on For enquiries or discussion please ‘phone 22116 TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 METEOROLOGICAL DATA - AUGUST 2007 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dirʼn KNOTS TIME Thursday 23rd 1023.8 18.2 13.4 E 20 2356 0.6 9.6 Friday 24th 1027.3 17.0 14.1 E 29 1919 Trace 0.0 Saturday 25th 1019.6 18.0 14.3 E 42 1455 5.8 0.0 Sunday 26th 1007.1 19.7 15.3 NE 30 0253 29.2 2.8 Monday 27th 1009.9 16.9 14.7 SW 36 1127 2.2 3.3 Tuesday 28th 1020.7 18.2 13.2 SW 33 0548 0.6 8.4 Wednesday 29th 1026.4 18.8 15.0 S 19 0017 0.0 9.2 MONTHLY MEANS FOR AUGUST (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR AUGUST : 49.6mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 18.3 RAINFALL FOR 2007 TO DATE : 704.2mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 13.1 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1309.3 Daily SUNSHINE (Hours) : 6.6 AVERAGE AUGUST RAINFALL : 127.9 WEALTH Offer with pride top Swiss House ACCUMULATION & SCOTTISH and CRAIGS The home of watches and clocks PROTECTION STRATEGIES for EUROPEAN KNITWEAR Our role is to assist our client’s strengthen and grow VICTORINOX KNIVES • PEN KNIVES their wealth. We do this by advising them on KNITWEAR Approx. 1/2 price CHOCOLATES • FELCO SECATEURS Wealth Accumulation and Protection strategies. the of identical Norfolk Island items elsewhere KITCHEN GADGETS • GRAFTING KNIVES Professional Servicies SPECIALISTS in Australia TELESCOPIC FRUIT PICKERS • we manage your Investment and Superannuation (MEN AND LADIES) and New Zealand GIFTS FOR GARDENERS AND OTHERS Assets and can assist in maximising your financial resources in retirement

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