The Norfolk ISLANDER the World of Norfolk’S Community Newspaper for More Than 44 Years

The Norfolk ISLANDER The World of Norfolk’s Community Newspaper for more than 44 Years

FOUNDED 1965

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

Volume 44, No. 35 SATURDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER 2009 Price $2.75 incl GST

Dr Chistophe Sand from New Caledonia What Is A Father? visited Kingston & Arthur’s Vale Historic Area on Thursday and Friday last week. A father is wisdom, love, and understanding; he is the Dr Sand is the ICOMOS technical expert firm voice, the helping hand in time of trouble. who is preparing a report on the site as part of ICOMOS’s evaluation of the He is the family’s trust and hope, its guard and guide, the world heritage nomination. strength of its ideals. The ICOMOS evaluation will eventually be presented to the World Heritage A father is encouragement and honour, and justice Committee with a recommendation tempered with humour. regarding the listing. Next week’s KAVHA column will He is a speaker or a listener, according to your needs. contain more information on the visit and He is always there when you need him, because he’s the next steps in the process. finest of fathers -- because he is YOU ! Our photo shows local community members who attended an afternoon tea Tell Dad you love him this Fathers Day - in the Annexe of No. 9 Quality Row with Dr Sand. Sunday 6th September

There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ Proposed island-wide alarm system Labor’s meeting was unanimous in finding that the Norfolk Island Finance Minister Neville Christian government had not completed all the necessary checks announced today that Norfolk Telecom was well and assessments which would be necessary before a advanced with a proposal to provide an island-wide decision could be reached that Norfolk Island should alarm system using the mobile GSM network. participate in the cruise ship industry. Mr Snell pointed to “A mobile GSM alarm unit can be fitted to any home the Commerce Minister’s recent press statement which or premises and connected to smoke detectors, security confirmed among other things that a risk assessment sensors or any equipment that requires monitoring and analysis had not yet been completed. Norfolk including water levels in tanks”, Mr Christian said. Labor expressed concern that the impact of increasing A pre-determined SMS text message can be the tourist population by some 300% (even if only on transmitted to multiple receivers providing notification particular days) had not been adequately considered that sensors have detected unusual activity. For and that it appeared that the government had abrogated instance, a fire at the Post Office would send a text some of its primary responsibility to the various message to multiple fire fighters raising the alarm and working groups which had been established from the identifying the location of the activity. If the unusual community. Mr Snell said that the government had activity was an unauthorized entry, the police would been unable to provide Norfolk Labor with any written be notified in the same manner. studies that it had undertaken on impact, assessment and A commencement date and cost to participate in the the like except to say that various matters were being alarm system will be advised shortly. considered, “the only conclusion that can be drawn is that the essential assessments had not been completed before the government decided to invite cruise ship operators to the island” said the vice president. Norfolk Labor opposes Norfolk Labor has been quick to point out that it has government on cruise ships. not ruled out support for cruise ships but was unhappy A spokesperson for Norfolk Labor said this week that that the government had put the cart before the horse after initial consideration Norfolk Labor had decided and had done so without a public debate on what is that it could not support the government’s premature an issue of extreme substance and importance for the actions in establishing arrival dates for cruise ships. community, its environment and its way of life. Mal Snell senior vice president said that Norfolk

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POPULATION STATISTICSPOPULATION - PEOPLE STATISTICS ON ISLAND - PEOPLE ON ISLAND FOR WEEK ENDING RESIDENTS GEP TEP OTHER TOURISTS TOTAL 24th July 2009 1322 134 332 26 343 2157 31st July 2009 1342 140 352 22 310 2166 7th August 2009 1345 145 348 23 409 2270 14th August 2009 21st August 2009 1330 144 348 26 564 2412 28th August 2009 1345 144 348 27 557 2421 Visitors to Norfolk! We are Norfolk Island’s Largest Department Store with everything at Duty Free Prices PLACE Designer Br ands Norfolk Island’s MAKE-UP EXCELLENT PRICES! MOST INTERESTING STORE Poutry Rechargeable Torch 4 Different Functions BAGS FOR $10! Roaster SHOPPING Stainless Steel Easy Clean LUGGAGE BEACH $7.95 Never Buy HEALTHY COOKING! Batteries Again! $19.95 EXCELLENT VALUE! Garden Pruners WORLD CLASS PRODUCTS Digital TV is Here! From Germany HALF MAINLAND PRICES Forged Steel KNIVES HUGE RANGE Last For Years! Individual and Sets From High Deﬁ nition $79.95 Standard Deﬁ nition $9.95 SCISSORS Manicure • Fabric SET-TOP BOXES Kitchen • Household BEAUTY Planting Pots Tweezer • Files SELF WATERING! Scissors • Clippers Lots of KITCHEN Sizes! Utensils • Saucepans Cutlery • Cutting boards Get ready for Spring Zwilling JA Henckels planting FROM GERMANY Norfolk Island Souvenirs Tea Towels BEST BUYS Carry Bags Leather Belts ...... $7.95 $19.95 each 2 for $30.00! Ceramic Nail Files ...... $9.95 Cards and Giftwrap ...... $1.00 3 Pack Beach Towels German LED Torch ...... $7.95 $15.95 $14.95 each German Pocket Knives ..$4.95 2 for $25.00!

Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098 R.S.L. end of town... New Emergency Services Centre A & H show news The Norfolk Island Government Minister with The show schedules are out. responsibility for Emergency Services, Neville Its time to plan for all of those exciting entries you Christian, announced today that work on the new want to submit this year. Emergency Services Centre is progressing well with As you view the classes available, you may notice the internal fit-out expected to be complete by mid- that there some new ones that have been added to this November 2009. year’s schedule Plus there is an increase in some of External work to complete the project includes the prize money offered and with still such low entry driveways, security fencing and landscaping with final prices, why wouldn’t you enter as many categories and completion and sign-off by the Civil Aviation Safety times as you can? Authority expected by mid January 2010. So start planning, making, digging and baking your “The Emergency Services Centre is a critical piece ideas, there is only just over a month until show day on of Norfolk Island’s infrastructure that is required to Monday,October 12th. respond to emergencies of various types”, Mr Christian Please note that there is a change in time for the said. equestrian events “The Aviation Rescue and Firefighting Service, This will now be a 3 day event starting on Saturday Community Fire Service, Volunteer Rescue with the led-in events followed by Adults on Sunday Association and Emergency Co-Ordination Centre and Children’s classes on Monday show day. are all co-located within the building which has been More on this and other things next week, but for designed and constructed to withstand winds in excess now go and grab yourself a show schedule from the of 200 kph.” shops. The new Norfolk Island Emergency Services Centre will also perform a vital role in Emergency Management Australia’s function of responding to natural and other disasters within the greater South Pacific region. Emergency Management Australia is coordinated from within the Commonwealth Attorney- General’s Department. Neville Christian, Minister for Finance

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Bringing fresh local meat to you... Financial Indicators for June 2009 NORFOLK ISLAND The Revenue Fund Financial Indicators for June 2009 are an estimation, in that final results will be available in the September/October period when the annual financial statements of the Administration are LEAGUES CLUBLtd prepared. The Revenue Fund income from all sources for the 2008-2009 financial year was estimated to be $13,686,000. Actual income received totalled $13,869,000 which equates to 101.3% of the Budget or in dollar terms, an increase of $183,000. The strong performers were the GST which came in at 110% of Budget or in dollar terms, $555,000 better than Budget. Income from other charges which achieved 138% of Budget, or in dollar terms $247,000 better than Budget. The Income figures that I have just referred to, are for the 12 months ended 30th June 2009 and if we consider June 2009 alone, Income from all sources was Friday 11th September 8pm estimated to be $1,141,000. The actual result was a pleasing $1,258,000, or $117,000 better than Budget. The Revised Revenue Fund provided for Expenditure totalling $14,985,000 for the 12 month period ended LIVE 30th June 2009. If the Budgeted funds had been spent, then a deficit of $1,299,000 for the financial year would have resulted. ENTERTAINMENT During the second half of the 2008-2009 financial year, a very tight rein was kept on expenditure on Norfolk Island. Expenditure for June 2009 alone was estimated to be $1,249,000 and actual expenditure amounted to $1,258,000 an increase of $206,000 above Budget. In respect of Revenue Fund Capital Works and 4 ALIVE Purchases, an amount of $103,400 was expected to be spent. The actual amount is a lower $92,500 which Norfolkʼs best entertainers! demonstrates once again the firm control that was exercised over Expenditure during the second half of 2008-2009 financial year. Great night out for It is worth noting that the tight control over expenditure will remain for the entire 2009-2010 young and old!! financial year. See you there!! The estimated position of the Revenue Fund as at 30th June 2009 is as follows:- • Total current assets $2,3329,700 FULL BAR FACILITIES • Total liabilities $3,210,800 and the nett position is a short-fall of $881,100. LATE LICENCE This is an excellent result that has been achieved in universally difficult economic times and, importantly, RESTAURANT OPEN this result has been achieved with no assistance from the Commonwealth of Australia despite assurances till LATE. from a former Minister that such assistance was forthcoming. The Revenue Fund Accounts are prepared on an accrual basis and an amount of $2,096,000 owed to the Department of Education is listed as a liability. While the estimated June 30th position that I have Setting The Mark!! just referred to for the Revenue Fund provides for the payment of the Education account. For practical purposes the Norfolk Island Government (NIG) has chosen not to do so and I expect a significant payment Phone 22440 will be made to the NSW Education Department in (continued overleaf) Financial Indicators for June 2009 - continued Norfolk Air’s total income for the month of June November of this year. 2009 was $1,245,100 and operating expenses were The reason for delaying this payment to the $1,481,100 which results in a short-fall of $236,000 Education Department account is that priority was for the month. given to keeping NorfolkAir [flying] and therefore The Financial indicators contain a short-fall of the Norfolk Island economy afloat and to do this $1.2 $1,684,800 for the month. This is because a number million dollars of Revenue Fund cash was loaned to of expenses, not all related to the month of June 2009, NorfolkAir. have been brought to account in that month. I will detail NorfolkAir’s results for the 2008-2009 The expenses are $1,399,300 in doubtful debt and financial year a little later, but I can say at this time this relates to the $800,000 bond previously paid to that I believe that we are through the worst of the OzJet and the proceeds to Qantas ticket sales that economic downturn. In the next week or so, a new were paid to the Administrator of OzJet rather than Airline schedule will be put in place for the next 12 NorfolkAir, bad debts totalling $500 and $49,000 for calendar months that should see NorfolkAir return to advertising and promotion. the ‘black’ and deliver an operating profit between For the full year, Income totalled $18,628,700 $500,000 and $1 million based upon visitor numbers dollars and Expenditure totalled $21,845,000 which forecast for the next 12 months. results in a loss for the year of $3,636,400 and a nett It is important that I say at this time, that the new position since the 2006-2007 financial year of a loss Schedule recognises and responds to the fact that of $2,841,600. Norfolk Island is a seasonal destination and matches In addition to the bad and doubtful debt amounts capacity to demand and provides sufficient flexibility that have been brought to account in the 2008-2009 to add capacity if growth is greater than that which we year, one must also take into consideration the fact have forecast. that Norfolk Air paid out more than $1.5 million in At the end of June 2009, the Administration of additional fuel costs over the course of that year. Norfolk Island had $4,296,300 cash in the Bank. On previous occasions I have explained the reason $967.000 is in non-Trust type accounts and $3,829,300 for the loss of the $800,000 bond previously paid to is held in Trust type accounts including $2,444,600 in OzJet and I will now explain the loss of approximately forward airline ticket sales. $400,000 in Qantas ticket sales. I will now speak in detail about Norfolk. The 2008- Prior to OzJet commencing to provide air services 2009 financial year was an incredibly difficult period on behalf of NorfolkAir, a code-share agreement for NorfolkAir and at times the challenges facing the already existed between OzJet and Qantas. NorfolkAir airline were almost insurmountable and just as one was not a party to the agreement, nor was NorfolkAir issue was resolved, another would emerge to test us aware of the content of that agreement. The code-share once again. agreement provided for all ticket revenues from the NorfolkAir commenced the 2008-2009 financial sale of Qantas tickets on services provided by Norfolk year, with almost $800,000 in the bank and ended Air to be paid to OzJet. The code-share agreement also the year $3,636,400 in the ‘red’ which thankfully enabled Qantas to deduct from payments due to OzJet reduces to $2,841,600 after allowing for the $800,000 for tickets on services provided by NorfolkAir any accumulated profit from previous years. amount owed by OzJet to Qantas. The challenges that I have mentioned include such Although the code-share agreement required Qantas things as - the Global financial crisis; rapidly declining to pay moneys owed to NorfolkAir to OzJet, the visitor numbers; escalating jet fuel prices; the collapse payments were actually always made direct to Norfolk of OzJet; the loss of the $800,000 on-paid to OzJet; the Air. This arrangement changed once an administrator loss of approximately $400,000 in Qantas ticket sales was appointed to OzJet. The administrator realised that was paid to the Administrators of OzJet; the need that the code-share agreement was a valuable asset and to ramp up replacement air service providers much served notice on Qantas that future payments that were earlier than planned; the fact that major airlines were due up to the change of air service providers to Our ceasing to provide ground handling and passenger Airline should be paid directly by Qantas to OzJet. processing services for smaller airlines which force Contractually Qantas was bound to do so and did so smaller carriers like NorfolkAir to provide their to NorfolkAir’s detriment, as NorfolkAir had already own despatch control systems at their Australian paid OzJet in advance for the provision of air services gateways; the need to train staff in the use of ‘common on a weekly basis. use’ terminal equipment installed and owned by the NorfolkAir and the Administration had sought legal individual airports as major airlines moved away from advice from 2 external sources about the prospect of hosting smaller carriers within their IT system; the need recovering the funds from the administrator of OzJet for the web-based reservation systems used by small and the advice was that although we were morally and carriers like Norfolk Air to be able to communicate commercially entitled to the moneys, our legal case with the more sophisticated global reservation systems was weak and not likely to succeed. used by larger airlines or loose the ability to code The estimated cost of litigation was in the order share with them; the universal move to E-tickets and of $200,000 and the Norfolk Island Government as eventual phasing out of paper tickets - they are just owners of NorfolkAir decided not to proceed. some of challenges that have faced Norfolk Air over the previous 12 months.

Chamber of Commerce - (sustainable) News Feed Sustainability has got to be the word of the new millenium and it’s a damn fine word. It’s the new power tie and monosodium glutamate for public policy wordsmiths. Just get it on or throw it in. It can make you look good and anything you serve up taste better. But where has this sartorial and gastronomic word been all our lives....where did it come from ? Rotary Club of Norfolk Island My first exposure to the word dates back to the late 80’s when the United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development published the FOR SALE BY TENDER Bruntland Report, more well known by the title, “Our Common Future”. It was about the interdependence of nations in search of a sustainable development path and it contained the following definition of sustainable Marquee development” 9 metre x 6 metre, galvanised steel framed “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations marquee with blue and white striped roof to meet their own needs” and white sides, one long and one short From this definition it is immediately apparent that side with windows. the word is used carelessly by some of our politicians and particularly when costly measures are undertaken with the goal of financial sustainability. In any sphere of human activity, sustainability should not be about wishing and hoping. Sustainability, however Shipping Container dishonored it may be by political spin doctors, is an 20 foot steel shipping container, seals well, honorable goal. excellent for storage. Tourism, our major/only industry, is a multi facetted experience and the new brand, World of Norfolk, reflects that idea. The desire is for a tourist industry based on a wide range of quality experiences that can be.....sustained. 3. Fish Fryer In agriculture/horticulture you prepare the soil, Stainless steel, deep, triple fryer, suitable plant the crop, tend the crop, harvest and market. You for commercial cooking. Burners not add new varieties, stick with the proven ones and stay included. abreast of the new fertilizers, pesticides etc. If you never change what you do, the varieties you grow, the plant protection measures you use, chances are, nature TENDERS CLOSE will wipe you out. 5PM FRIDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER. Tourism is the same, it depends on quality product, and this requires constant product development and an understanding of client needs. The Tour industry Tenders should clearly indicate price for on Norfolk Island is responding to this challenge in a each individual item, naming the item and number of ways with training, awards and accreditation tender price. programs. The retail sector on Norfolk needs to consider how Neither highest, lowest nor any speciﬁc it can play a greater role in supporting the goal of a sustainable economy based as it is on tourism. tender will necessarily be successful. The James Cook University study on retail on Winning tender/s will be awarded at the Norfolk provides a substantial body of work that can discretion of the Rotary Club of Norfolk help the retail sector to better understand and meet the Island, and may not be contested. needs of our visitors. For some the study will provide many ideas to be capitalized on, for others who may already have a good long term view and associated Any queries and/or applications to view goals, it might simply be a confidence booster. items should be directed during business Wherever you are placed on the scale of ready or hours to: not, it may benefit you to attend the next Chamber of Lee Demery 22120 or Gary Robertson Commerce meeting to participate in a discussion of 22317 the retail study. Watch this space for time date and venue or contact the writer, Fred Howe ([email protected]) For further details about the jazz festival check out: http://www.norfolkisland.com.au/events_monthly.asp For details on flights to Norfolk Island for the jazz festival check out www.norfolkair.com

Stop, Look & Listen…words, Music And Photographs By Don Burrows

As music teaches us to listen and HEAR Photography teaches us to look and SEE Don Burrows

Australia’s best known jazz musician and Australian The World of Norfolk “Jazz in Living Treasure Don Burrows MBE, AO, and Stan d’Argeavel, of Bungendore Wood Works Gallery and the Pines” festival – artist line up photographer for over 50 years, have been associates confirmed! for over 30 years and are teaming up again to bring a special treat to this year’s Jazz in the Pines Festival. 7-11 December 2009 Bought to Norfolk and curated by Stan d’Argeavel, Don Burrows’ photographic exhibition, ‘Stop, Look & Jazz legend Don Burrows returns to Norfolk Island Listen’ will introduce visitors to a world of personal to perform for the 8th annual Jazz festival and as an perspectives and rare, touching experiences. Many added bonus Don is bringing his “Stop Look Listen” of Don’s best photographs display his understanding exhibition of photographs taken over a life time of of the importance for young people to be given the travel and jazz playing. (See separate article for further chance to express themselves creatively. Don signature exciting details) image is of a very young, deeply shy, Indigenous girl Confirmed jazz performers are: Norfolk Islander from outback NSW playing a small flute for the very Rick Robertson and the Eon Beats with sassy vocalist first time; it reminds him of his own humble one-note Evelyn Duprai, Rick turned professional in the early beginning at Bondi Public School in 1930s. 80’s and spent much of that decade touring around The exhibition will run all week in the Protestant New Zealand playing and recording with bands such Chapel of the Old Goal in the World Heritage as Ardijah, Superbrew and Midge Marsden, Rick nominated Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area moved to Sydney to study with Don Burrows, Mike (KAVHA). Nock and Roger Frampton. After gaining an Associate The opening of the exhibition on the grounds of the Diploma in Jazz Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium Old Goal on Monday evening (7th December) promises Rick went on to record and tour for 10 years with the to be a unique audio-visual experience and exhibition. internationally successful and award winning band Arts lovers will be entranced by a night of imagery, DIG (Directions in Groove). music and intimate words from an Australian icon Melbourne group the Syncopators, Although their whose work in two artistic mediums spans more than repertoire stems from the roots of traditional jazz, the 60 years. Bestowed the title of ‘Special Ambassador of 7 piece group can play everything from classic jazz Photography to Children’ by the Photographic Imaging through mainstream to pre-rock rhythm and blues. Council of Australia (PICA), Don’s story behind his With their versatility we can expect the Syncopators signature image is one that will leave eyes and hearts to cover a wide range of styles and material. moist with emotion, and for this event alone it is well Kevin Hunt trio, An award-winning jazz pianist, worth coming to the Festival. composer and music educator at the Sydney Together with master keyboardist Kevin Hunt, the Conservatorium of Music, Kevin Hunt is a popular evening promises to be a warm and exciting night and versatile jazz musician. During the festival week of music and personal experience not likely to be Kevin will also perform with Don Burrows. forgotten for some time. Johnny Nicol. A great entertainer, Johnny Nicol is from far north Queensland. Johnny’s introduction �� to music was at family gatherings around an upright piano played by his sisters. In his mid-teens Johnny went south to Sydney and worked at various jobs �� including playing guitar at Bill McConnell’s Redfern �� boxing gym where three Maori musicians linked up with Johnny and they formed the now legendary �� Maori Troubadours, travelling the length and breadth of Australia. �� Fathers Day On Sunday 6th September we celebrate Fathers Day, I share with you how this day was born. The story begins in the late 1890s. One windy March night a griefstricken father sat with bowed head in front of his farm house in the hills of the Big Bend River near Spokane, Washington. Around him were his six children. Knowing nothing of the dreadful finality of death, the children looked towards the door, expecting their mother’s return, but she had just been laid to rest. From that moment William Jackson Smart became Mother and Father to his five sons and one daughter. Years later, the little girl, grown to womanhood, became Mrs John Bruce Dodd. In 1910 when her fathers work was over, and he too, was lying in the church graveyard, Mrs Dodd attended a Mother’s Day service and heard the minister warmly commend the mothers of the world. Instinctively she thought of her own father, the only MOTHER she remembered. She asked herself, “Why only Mothers Day, why not Fathers Day?” Thus Fathers Day was born. Happy Fathers Day 2009 and happy memories. Maureen King New Kids On The Block

The Famous Hilli Restaurant Happy Golden Wedding Open tomorrow 10 - 4m Anniversary Fathers Day Our first trip to Norfolk Island was with our fellow Devonshire Teas and Lunch. players from Russell Vale Golf Club, which is just north of Wollongong in N.S.W., to play in the Digest of Open 10am till late Golf Tournament here in February, 1993. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we came back for probably Monday to Saturday. five or six tournaments on Norfolk Island to play golf. When we could no longer play golf, we continued to Come in and sample our new come back to Norfolk Island mainly because we had made so many friends here and we love the Island Spring Menu. life. Laurie was in the Australian Army with “Lool McCrae” of Norfolk Island, who invited him to come to Norfolk. By the time we arrived here, he had passed out of this world. However, we have had the pleasure Ken at CameraLines of meeting some of his family and some of the members have visited us in Hervey Bay, QLD, where we have loaned this lived for the past five years and Binke, who we have Kaiser Copy Stand met before, still lives on the Island. Because of the wonderful friends we have made on to someone... this Island, we felt we would spend our 50th wedding if you are the anniversary here. borrower please return it as soon as Engagement you can. Kerry and Phyllis are pleased to announce the Thank you. engagement of their daughter Jolene Prole to Greg Oliver, son of Paul and Pam of the Gold Coast. Ken Congratulations and much happiness to you both. Assembly Questions Brendon Christian asked the question of the Minister for Finance, Neville Christian who was deputising for the Minister for Sport, Geoff. Gardner:- “Can the Minister confirm that Australians who are not residents of Norfolk Island would be representing Norfolk Island in an upcoming Triathlon event and if so, is this an acceptable practice?” is upon us.. In his reply the Minister said - “As I understand it, Spring there is a World Triathlon Championship which is to occur on the Gold Coast in September and a number of Australians intend to participate in that event under the Norfolk Island banner. As I understand it, and since John has just been to the there is nothing within the Triathlon world to prevent biannual trade fare, it’s time to buy this that from happening but I have had representations from members of the Norfolk Island Amateur Sports summer’s latest Association seeking my views. My view is that such participation would not be in Norfolk Island’s best interest and I indicated to them that is the position S u n g l a s s e s of the Norfolk Island Government. We would prefer that the Australian athletes do not compete under the FROM Norfolk Island flag, but at this stage I am not aware of any action that I can take to prevent it. The reason I say NORFOLK OPTICAL it is undesirable is I am aware that within the world of NEW MODELS INCLUDE amateur athletics it is quite a contentious issue. As I understand it, from time to time Pacific Islanders who may live in New Zealand, return home and compete Guess - 16 new models for their ‘native country’ without having lived in that Fendi - 10 new models ‘native country’ for the necessary qualifying period. Morally, you could say ‘well what is really wrong both 25% less than RRP with that’? If we use as an example an Samoan who happens to be living in New Zealand you would think that they could return home to Samoa to represent Samoa. However, in this situation where people who Bolle - 20 new models have never been to Norfolk Island and probably never Serengeti - 10 new models intend to come to Norfolk Island participating in an amateur sporting event as Norfolk Islanders or as Ray Ban - 12 new models residents of Norfolk Island when they are clearly not, I think it is morally wrong and in a sense is probably all 15% less than RRP fraudulent. I am also aware that there are those within the Commonwealth who would seek to strip Norfolk Island Maui Jim - 40 models of its ability to compete in the Commonwealth Games in our own right. My advice to the Amateur Sports at the duty free price Association here in Norfolk Island is that we should not do anything which jeopardises Norfolk Island’s ability to compete in the Commonwealth Games because if we were not able to compete in our own right, it would Mako - 16 new models be highly unlikely that any of our athletes would be than RRP good enough to compete as Australians under the 20% less Commonwealth [Games] banner”. heaps of other new models in Dirty Tim Sheridan posed the following question to the Dog, Bill Bass, Oakley, Spotters, and Minister for Finance, Neville Christian - “With the introduction of the GST, there was an undertaking that Cazal the impact, both positive and negative, of the GST on the community would be assessed. Given the length of time that the GST has been in place, has this review Norfolk Optical will be opening been undertaken and if so what were the results of the review?” on Saturdays from 10am-1Pm from (continued overleaf) today onwards Assembly Questions - continued “I am not aware that any review has been undertaken and I am not aware of any adverse effects upon the community at this stage. Where there has been an adverse effect, we have provided relief, principally in the provision of the ability for all low income earners to get back the GST that they pay on food and non- �� alcoholic beverages. �� Interesting, Mr. Speaker, last week the New Zealand Treasurer Department provided advice to the New Zealand Government that the rate of GST �� in New Zealand should rise from 12.5% to 15%. and that is in a country where you have Income tax as well. Food should not be exempt from the GST as �� the GST on food equates for approximately 20% of the Revenues raised by the GST. Nor should there �� be differential rates of GST applied to food because �� the administrative process of managing differential �� rate system is too cumbersome and expensive. Interestingly, the New Zealand Treasury advice to �� the New Zealand Government, in respect of how low income earners should be treated, is exactly the same way that Norfolk Island has done so and that you use �� your Social Welfare system to compensate them. So �� once again, Norfolk has been a world leader!” �� In a supplementary question, Tim Sheridan then �� asked, “Minister, are you saying that we got it right the first time?” “I beleive that we have got it right. I think the system �� is tailored to suit Norfolk Island and where there are �� adverse impacts, we are able to respond to lessen the �� impacts on the community”. This last reply called for the question from Brendon �� Christian who asked the Minister “can you give me any information if there has been a substantial take-up �� of the special [GST] benefit that was passed in the last �� Assembly? �� Mrs. Jack, the Minister for Social Services informed the meeting “that the legislation that was passed by this �� House has been referred to the Minister for direction �� because it is a Schedule 3 matter and nothing has come back as yet. My understanding is that to date only one person had applied for the GST rebate. Hopefully, that �� when this legislation is assented to, that person will be paid back to the date of their application”. �� Barney Duﬀys Gluten Free 2 COURSE DINNER $29.95 Vegetarian Open from 6.00pm.

NEW CHEF’S SPECIAL DAILY! Ph 22365 • Local Produce • Great Steaks • Seafood • • NZ Oysters • • BBQ Pork Ribs • Delightful Dessert • Cloud 9 • All that’s almost legendary stuff - yet it’s indicative of the demanding physical work experienced by those who lived in Norfolk Island in that era. In 1948, Jean moved to Sydney and initially shared a flat with her eldest sister Helen. She met and married in 1953, Bill Pearson. They had 4 children - Dianne, John, Deb and Jen and they lived as a family at Woolahra for a long time. She and Bill danced, loved music (Jean played the piano, guitar and ukulele), shared a love of sport (both were strong tennis players) and taught and encouraged their children in these healthy life skills - and taught them to work hard at whatever they did. Vale Now back to horses! Jean (Mabel) Pearson The family moved to the Liverpool area in 1964 8th September 1929 - 14th August 2009 and Jean was able to resume her passion - horses. She Although the heavens opened up and everyone turned to training thoroughbred Pacers - and some did got thoroughly drenched on Tuesday afternoon, 1st quite well - and she worked with Show horses. The September, the funeral service for Jean (Mabel) children had ponies and accompanying pets. They all Pearson had a real Norfolk Island feel about it. Whether loved this life. it was the way everybody huddled together under The family then moved to Rose Bay in 1974. their umbrellas or maybe it was the hymns that had While she was in good health, Jean’s love and care been chosen for the occasion or maybe it was just my of elderly people came to the fore. She looked after imagination - but do mine whar - there was something many in the block of units where they have lived for special in the air as we said our farewells to Jean. the past 35 years, taking care of all their needs. David Buffett conducted the funeral and said that Jean enjoyed fishing - and was good at that too. although there had been a commemorative service She had strong writing skills, which she passed on to held on Thursday, 20th August at St. Peter’s, Watson her children. Above all, she loved writing humorous Bay, it was Jean’s wish “that at the end of her earthly poetry - in the Norfolk language. life to be buried at home”. (continued overleaf) After greeting those present and the singing of that great hymn “Abide with Me”, David then read the following Eulogy:- “Jean was born on Norfolk Island KARL in 1929. Her parents were Leslie Fairfax and Beatrice WE’VE BEEN Ellen Quintal. They lived ‘up in a stick’, now more WAITING FOR YOU sedately described as Selwyn Pine Road. All her schooling was here in Norfolk Island and she was a good scholar. Whilst she was the second youngest in a large family, her father, ‘Pa Les’ turned to her for major support in the hard physical work in running their farm. - up early to milk before school - walking long distances to gather her father’s work horses and ready them for the day ahead. One of her brothers remembers the names of two of these horses - ‘Nipper’ and ‘Woofter’. Jean had particular skills with horses from quite early in her life. She rode well, she worked horses with care. When her father sustained a major foot injury, Jean did his ploughing with a pair of horses- she was VALE only 13 at the time. Life wasn’t free of major difficulties. Jean fell from KARL DAVIES a horse on Christmas Eve 1942 - a bad fall - and was MERCHANT NAVY in a coma for 3 months. But against all odds, she made a remarkable recovery. This didn’t deter her work with horses. Lest We Forget At 14, Jean took up part-time farming work with the Locksmith family, on their farm at Headstone - where Shelley Buffett now lives. Milking 30 cows morning and night and other farm work. When Mr. Locksmith died, Mrs. Locksmith would have had to sell, had it not been for Jean to keep the farm going. She was only 14. Jean (Mabel) Pearson - continued Nan loved us so much and we couldn’t have loved her Although read by the family several times over the more, she was a beautiful lady inside and out, with a years, that poetry is just as funny today as when it was cheeky, naughty streak and a wicked sense of humour. written and first read. Each of us will remember her in our own special way Jean was endowed with that Norfolk Island brand and miss her with all of our hearts”. of self-deprecating humour. Even in her last days in “What a wonderful tribute from her grand daughter St. Vincent’s Hospital, Jean and the family were able Elise” David said. “Whilst Jean left the Island before to use that humour right up until the end. she was 20, and travelled back on 3 occasions, she The family is very grateful that Jean had only a very wished at the end of her earthly life to be buried at short stay in hospital, where her care was second to home. And so here we are today, Jean to be buried none and she died peacefully in her sleep. She told Bill, beside her father ‘Pa Les”. When this time comes and her children and four grand children - Elise, Matthew, it will come to us all, what more could one wish for - a Sasha and Riley and great grand daughter Isabell, how safe placement of your earthly remains and an assured lucky she was to have them around her and how much journey to meet the Lord.” she loved them all. This was followed by more prayers and those We’ve heard of Jean’s life from the perspective gathered recited those wonderful spiritually uplifting mainly of her husband, brothers and sisters of one words of the 23rd Psalm - ‘The Lord’s my Shepherd, generation, and her son and daughters of another I’ll not want’. That great Norfolk hymn, ‘Gethsemane’ generation. Allow me to read to you some words was sung during the placing of the Floral Tributes and prepared from yet a further generation - Jean’s grand following the Committal, the Lord’s Prayer and the children. singing of the Pitcairn Anthem, led by Kik Quintal, “You might remember her as Pet, Mum, Jean or the service at Kingston came to a close. maybe even Mabel, but to Sasha, Riley, Matthew and To Bill and his family and their many relatives and I, she will always be Nan and she was the most loving, friends here on Norfolk and in Sydney, we extend our caring and proud Nan anyone could ask for. sincere sympathy. When we were kids, she loved to play with us, - Tom. whether inside, building cubby houses out of cushions, where she would crawl inside with us and talk to us in The family of Jean (Mabel) Pearson would like to funny voices to make us laugh, or outside, grabbing thank Joss for organising the travel arrangements; the tennis rackets and a tennis ball to hit against the wall wreath makers; David Buffett for a beautiful service; across the road or an adventure to the park at Rose Bay, the Norfolk Island Hospital Staff for looking after where she would peel apples for us in the playground Mum and family before the service; the pall bearers and push us on the swings. (particularly sorry that they and Shane got soaked in Out of all the memories I have of the time I spent the rain). Thank you to Shane for finding Mum a spot with her as a child, my favourite thing was just to sit next to her beloved father; to Laurie Christian for doing quietly on the lounge cuddled up next to her with a us the honour of handing out Mum’s hymn sheets; to cup of tea and some orange slice biscuits, watching the grave diggers; to Leonard for driving Mum to the one of the hundreds of beautiful old movies she had service, and to the police for their escort. collected, listening to the music that she loved so Thank you to Joanne Elliott for a lovely wake at much and watching stars like Shirley Temple, Fred Bounty Lodge and to all that brought a plate, an sent Astaire and Ginger Rogers sing and dance their way cards. across the screen. Thank you also to everyone on Norfolk for being so When I went to Nan’s I never wanted to leave. I kind, warm and loving and making a very sad time a remember crying the whole way home in the car little less sad. Thank you to Jonno for doing what he sometimes, everything was more fun at Nan’s because does so well. Thank you to John and Jan for looking she made it so much fun, everything tasted better at after us. Thank you on behalf of Bill and all of the Nan’s because she was such a wonderful cook and I felt Pearson family. so special at Nan’s, because she spoiled me rotten. As I got older Nan became the person I would trust with my secrets, she was always there for me when An Apology I needed anything at all, even just to talk. So many In last week’s write-up of the White Oaks 10th times we would stay up all night talking and she would Anniversary, I inadvertently missed Susan Pedal’s tell me stories about her home and family on Norfolk name from the list of those original volunteers who Island, the exciting things that happened there during received 10-year Service Badges. the war when the soldiers came and her first years in Sorry about, that but I gut wun hole in myse memory Sydney after her big move to Australia as a young girl dear Susan, dear Susan! of seventeen. I will cherish these stories for the rest of - Tom. my life. But these are just some of my memories; there are three other grandchildren and a great grand child that could tell you so many more; Nan had a special relationship with each of us and she made us feel like we were her favourite when we were with her. Our Father’s Day Breakfast Extended hours to 10.30am $15ph Sunday incl. Coffee 6th September

Queen Elizabeth Avenue ~ Telephone 24400 for bookings GST Quarterly Report for the in duty drawback rebates being paid out to NBL holders upon bona fide sale of business since the period April to June 2009 1st April 2007. $87,263.52 has been claimed in In accordance with Section 19 of the Goods and this quarter. Services Tax Act of 2007, the Chief Revenue Officer (e) GST Audits - Spot audits for input tax credits is required to report on the operations of the Act for the are regularly undertaken by the GST staff. These April to June quarter. audits still highlight that significant amounts of Under the Act, the Minister is required to input tax credits are being claimed incorrectly by (a) This Report covers receipts for the months NBN holders. A higher number of NBN holders of April to June 2009 as well as amounts paid NBN will be able to be audited due to the requirement holders for the June period but prior to the June due to list all input tax credits as from the lodgement date. of 1st July 2009 returns. The following table reflects the figures of payment (f) GST Review - The review of the GST Act has for the relevant month. It does not depict the actual been completed and passed by the Norfolk Island moneys taken in that month. Those totals are shown in Legislative Assembly. Mr. Wayne Richards has the monthly cash received report. been of great assistance to the Chief Revenue The Minister then summarised the Report which officer. The reviewed Act comes into effect on goes back to the commencement of GST. In total, if we 1st July 2009. look at April 2009, the amount of GST received was (g) Staffing - the GST officer has taken a year’s $536,311.63; in May $434,535.85 and in June, which leave without pay as from the 25th June 2009. A was prior to the collection date, $2,095.92. part-time employee has been employed to work 4 For the financial year ended June 2009 the total afternoons per week. The Chief Revenue Officer GST collected was $5,732,613.68. reports to Mr. Bruce Taylor, Executive Director, The total amount of GST and NSL collected at Corporate and Community. the end of June from the commencement of the new (h) Prosecutions - The GST officer and LSU have taxation system was $12,790,455.11. successfully prosecuted 2 NBN holders in The Report goes on to say :- this period. Various levels of fines have been (b) NSL - The GST office is still receiving payments imposed and further prosecutions will occur in of NSL payments received for the period 1st this quarter. August 2006 to 30th June 2009, totalling $604,129.55 and $80.99 was received in this quarter. (c) Total Revenue - In total, staff within this unit has collected a nett amount of $13,394,584.66 since the commencement of NSL and subsequent NorfolkNorfolk IsIslandland GGolfolf CClublub GST legislation. This figure includes GST/NSL received less credit payments and duty draw backs rebates made to NBN holders. $1,639,753.68 nett Lunch Daily! was collected in this quarter. (d) Duty Drawback - As of the 1st April 2007, the 11.30am - 2.00pm duty drawback figures was $2,202,072.65. The For reservations ph: 50786, 22354 amount of duty drawback owing to NBN holders at the 30th June 2009 stood at $960,281.26. This amounted to a total of $1,241,791.39 being claimed in duty drawback, including $107,727.13 Best View On The Island

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Nlk Guardian V74 18 Sept 1 Oct Nlk Guardian V75 30 Oct 12 Nov Nlk Guardian V76 14 Dec 24 Dec Mini Moves class Since mainly Music finished up last year, there has been a gap in the social calendar of Babies to preschool age children, so a few local Mum’s are happy to introduce Kids Fun Classes starting this Wednesday the 9th of September. Kids Fun Classes will incorporate music, song, dance, gym and play. The cost will be $2 per child and will be held at ANOTHER NORFOLK TREE the Girl Guide hall for all babies up to and including PLANTING DAY preschoolers, Parents and Grandparents are welcome to come along too. Sunday 6 September 2-4pm Each session starts at 10 am and finishes at 10:45 at Cockpit am We still have trees over from the National Tree Day These classes will be held alternating between a which we need to get in the ground. It is quite steep Wednesday and Friday each week for those Banyan and planting is on the side of the hill. Kids that would like to come. We’ll have the plants, fertiliser and gel. Please bring Wednesday 9th September your own digging tools. Friday 18 September We’d love you to join us if you are able. Enquiries Wednesday 23 September to Lou 50777 Friday 2 October We hope to see you, your bubbas and your active toddlers and/or preschoolers there. Thank You

Thank you to Dr McNamara and Nurses. They say Cat Welfare Results our hospital is lacking...... but the care and concern The following are the results of the Cat Welfare shown me LACKED NOTHING. Raffle: First prize, with ticket 53E-Black Star, went Thanks heaps. to Anya Sheridan. Second Prize went to Claudia Love, Yelavich, with ticket 64C-Green Star. Patricia Cat Welfare wishes to thank Sweeties and all members of the community for their support.

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DINO’S AT BUMBORAS is open every evening from 5.30pm except for Wednesday and Sunday. Phone 24225 to reserve a table Land Use & Environment News submissions on these draft amendments, which is a good indication that people are reading them and Norfolk Island Administration considering the implications of the draft changes. Submissions may be delivered to the Planning Office, emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 23008, but must be received by close of business on Friday 18th September. Little boxes on the hillside

Stock work Cattle owners on Norfolk will probably all be aware by now that Dene Snell has commenced a contract with the Administration to provide a stock and noxious weeds service to the Norfolk Island community. This contract got into full swing on Monday this week Visitors to Point Ross Reserve (Crystal Pool) will with the start of the muster and drenching of cattle see that the Forestry team has been busy recently at Kingston. Dene in turn contracts others to assist planting more native trees in the reserve and protecting him in this work, including Simon Bigg. Anyone with them from the elements with used pallets. This is a stock issues can contact Dene on the stock inspector’s very exposed location, but trees planted in this area phone number, 50217. Private herd owners can also last winter have survived and are growing well. contact Dene for drenching of their stock. Review of the Norfolk Island Plan A public meeting was held on Wednesday evening this week to discuss the draft amendments to the Norfolk Island Plan. The meeting was well attended and there was plenty of constructive feedback. A further meeting on the draft amendments will be held on Wednesday 9th September, same time, same place (5:15pm at the Supper Room, Rawson Hall). The draft amendments include the following: • Reduce the minimum area standard for subdivision of land in the Rural zone, from 4 hectares (about 10 acres) down to 2 hectares (about 5 acres); • Remove the provisions for dual occupancy, except for “granny flats”; • Generally reorder and simplify the Plan, with For any further information on any of these items, changes such as removal of the sections and map please contact: dealing with “preferred dominant land uses”, and Alan McNeil [email protected] defining the Heritage Items, Obstacle Limitation Acting Manager, Land Use & Environment Surfaces and Coastal Environment as “overlays”; Phone 23595 or 51136 / Fax 23008. and • Allow tourist accommodation units covering no more than 30% of properties in the Rural & Rural Residential zones. The full description of the draft amendments is online at http://www.info.gov.nf/land&env/ and available at the Planning Office, the Post Office and Library during opening hours. The Planning Office N.I. Pest Control is currently incorporating the draft amendments into a For all your pest control needs whole new draft Plan to make it easier to see how the changes would look. This draft Plan will be available Domestic and Commercial Services by the end of the week (11th September) and will be CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY put on the website. PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 The Planning Office is starting to receive Norfolk Island Promotions taking time out from our businesses/work to market the destination. This is particularly impressive to any Group business or group we are marketing to as it shows a The Norfolk Island Promotions Group has been passion for our ‘island home’ probably not duplicated busy the past few weeks with one roadshow traveling out of any other tourism destination. Sydney to Brisbane up the coast 16-23 August 2009; Overall the response from Travels Agents was one through New Zealand 22-29 August 09 and another very positive. They responded well to the news of running this week around the Central Coast 30 Aug-06 the rebranding/repositioning of The World of Norfolk Sept 09. We are trying to increase visitor numbers to in the marketplace. They were very enthusiastic at Norfolk Island through destination promotion. Here seeing representatives from Norfolk after a two-year are the reports from the first two teams:- hiatus, some of them not having seen Norfolk reps Syd-Bne Coastal Roadshow before at all. They were very impressed with the 16-22 August 2009 participation of ‘volunteers’ to market a destination The Norfolk Island Promotions Group team of Peter as it shows a real commitment, passion and belief of Cassidy, Lisa Woodward, Shannon Adams and Donna the island’s residents. Many agents found it great to Michaels (as well as Darren Stocks of the NIGTB/ simply chat about the destination and to have their Norfolk Air who travelled with the team until Wed questions answered. There was practically no negative 19th Aug) finished on Sat 22nd August from their 6 feedback, but there were quite a few agents that knew day promotional roadshow up the coast from Sydney nothing of Norfolk previous to the visit. to Brisbane. The key messages were: The group visited over 60 Travel Agents in towns • Flights out of Newcastle starting up again Monday including Forster Tuncurry, Taree, Wingham, Port 21st September. Macquarie, Kempsey, Macksville, Nambucca Heads, • Rebranding of the island to “The World of Norfolk” Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Maclean, Ballina, Altonsville, will be finalised around October; brochures and Casino, Lismore, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, supporting material will be rolled out after then. Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads, Coolangatta and Palm • Competition for Agents to win a trip for 2 to Beach. Norfolk Island. It was important that we represented ourselves as • Plus answer any questions/concerns agents may working for ‘destinational marketing’. The explanation have about Norfolk. Listening to feedback is was (and we were asked, of course, who we were key! representing) that we were volunteers from the island (continued overleaf) ATTENTION

TO MEMBERS OF THE NI HEALTHCARE FUND Members are reminded that accidents or illness that started or occurred overseas (including Australia and New Zealand) are NOT covered by the Healthcare Fund for treatment of that accident or illness overseas.

IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT MEMBERS PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE WHEN VISITING THE MAINLAND

Members referred off island for treatment will be covered by the Healthcare fund for the condition for which they were referred - but no other unrelated illnesses or accidents that started or occurred overseas, therefore it is recommended that you purchase travel insurance. Norfolk Island Promotions Group - continued great honeymoon we were giving for their ‘Running Thankyou to Neville Christian and Norfolk Air who of the Brides Competition’. The promotion will go ensured funding of the roadshows and who provided for 8 weeks before the run, followed by the wedding two airfares for the agents draw of a holiday to Norfolk arrangements, the wedding itself and then honeymoon Island. Thankyou also to All Seasons Colonial of which will be here on Norfolk 03-10 October 2009. Norfolk Island who provided 7 days accommodation Thanks again to Air New Zealand for the air tickets bed and breakfast, Advance Hire Cars who are Wellington to Norfolk return, Forrester Court for providing a hire car and Bounty Escapes, Pinetree the accommodation and Bounty Divers, Tropical Tours and the Norfolk Touring Company who have Adventures, Yvonne Adams, Blu Butterfly, Garrison donated tours, Chom Cha Ba and Milligan’s Café for Restaurant, Two Chimneys Winery , Governors Lodge meal contributions, and to Cascade Liqueurs for the Resort , Andre and Kim Nobbs and Cameralines who goodies given to each travel agent visited. are all providing content in the package (as stated last The positive vibe created by the visit was weeks paper). unmistakable. Follow-up contacts are now well We would again like to thank the Norfolk Island underway and travel agents are anticipating the next Accommodation and Tourism Association, Norfolk round of promotions from The World of Norfolk. Island Chamber of Commerce, Burnt Pine Travel and the Thanks from all ucklun to this team – Donna Norfolk Island Government who funded the roadshow, Michaels, Lisa Woodward, Peter Cassidy and Shannon Advance Hire Cars for the van; All Seasons Colonial Adams; who gave up a weeks wages to help promote of Norfolk Island for one nights accommodation and Norfolk Island. Special thanks to Donna for all the Shiralee Executive Cottages for the agents breakfasts organization in the final weeks and throughout the in Auckland. Thankyou to Susie Williams and Shelley roadshow. Gutry, from Hogan and Associates who sent out the New Zealand Roadshow invitation to breakfasts and who provided support. The Norfolk Island Promotions Group team of Thanks to all who provided products for the agents Louise Tavener, James Edward, Hadyn Evans and draw– Ross’s on Norfolk Island, Emily Bay Boutique, Lizzie Tagg returned on Sat 29th August from their Diamonds Exclusive, BJ’s Jewellers, Benjamin’s week long promotional roadshow of New Zealand. Our Department Store, Norfolk Video and Music, Colleen route took us to Hamilton, New Plymouth, Palmerston McCullough , Golden Orb Café and Bookshop, Big North, Wellington, Napier, Hastings, Taupo, Tauranga Surf , The Chocolate Factory, Cottage Pottery, Anson and Auckland and towns between promoting primarily Coffee, Pete’s Place, John Christian, and Beauty ‘n to travel agents as well as to some sporting clubs and ‘More. The draw was done in Auckland on Friday and special interest groups. the goods posted out to the winners. Thankyou to Deb Our plan was to have agents breakfasts in the towns Simpson who provided ‘Norfolk Island- be surprised’ where we overnighted and agent calls to towns between chocolates for us to give out and also to Sue Pearson but as we didn’t have great attendance at the breakfasts; and Piikea Clarke who had us to dinner in Palmerston we ended up calling in at agents at all towns. Aside North along with Truck, Dave and Cameron. It was from our intro and the mention of the agents draw for great to catch up with all them and to have Sue come beautiful Norfolk products which had them scrambling along with us doing the sell throughout Palmy. to hand in their business cards, our message was that The response from the travel agents to the roadshow Norfolk is not just an oldies destination; that it now was fantastic and they are now anticipating the next has a lot of adventure options and that the way to round of promotions from The World of Norfolk. attract new business would be to provide packages to Thanks from all ucklun to this team – James sporting clubs and special interest groups. What was Edwards, Teddy Evans, Lizzie Tagg and Lou Tavener; surprising to us was the level of interest in Norfolk who gave up a weeks wages to help promote Norfolk Island’s inclusion as a cruise ship destination. The Island in New Zealand. agents all had booked people on the cruises based on the fact that Norfolk was now included. The response received by us from all of the travel agents visited was great! We were lucky for the media arranging done by James Edward of our team prior to departure as unfortunately there were no other media prearranged despite Nigel Pilkington sending out a fax stream to the media of our visit. We got on radio in Hamilton with Teddy and Lou on a talkback show More FM - Chiswick Cottage ZB Talkback talking about the roadshow and Norfolk ART AND CRAFT SHOP Island and what a great place it was to visit. (This Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, station also wants us to arrange a fisherman/men to Local Photography, Art, Books and much more! talk on air one Sunday with their fishing announcer and would like to do a linkup with Norfolk’s Youth NOW OPEN FROM 2pm Radio – we are passing the details to Norfolk Radio WED, SAT, SUN to arrange). In Wellington; Teddy and James got on Two Chimney’s Road • Steele’s Point air at More FM to talk about Norfolk Island and the IN STORE NOW! 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Casual Tourism Consultant Visitor Information Centre

Norfolk Island Tourism is seeking applications for addition to its Casual Staff Register for work at the Visitor Information Centre. The Bureau requires casual staff from time to time to cover holidays, sick leave and time off.

or… Duties include: • Attending to front desk and phone enquires • Reservations - tours, accommodation, restaurant etc • Arranging itineraries for visiting media and industry groups. • Hosting familiarisation tours • General administration duties

Successful applicant(s) will undergo a training program on all aspects of Visitor Information Centre operations. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of Norfolk Island’s tourism, just snuggling down with a good book and leaving excellent interpersonal skills, computer the reading for later. proficiency, experience with cash handling and The Bounty Lodge was the perfect venue and customers made the most of the Devonshire teas, a demonstrated ability to work well in a team sausage sizzle and comfortable nooks whilst selecting environment. Relevant tertiary qualifications from the amazing range of books for sale.. Many and/or experience in a similar role will be highly thanks to Jo Elliott and all the generous people who regarded. Availability for weekend work is a donated their preloved books for helping to create requirement of this position. a real community event. And thank you for the community support. Despite the technological age we live in, books were obviously the winners. A job description can be obtained by contacting Thank you also to patrons of the recent Four Chefs Meliame Plant on 22147 during office hours. Intimate dinner and Hillis Restaurant. That wonderful Applications should be in writing and submitted evening raised a further $2977 towards the Cultural by 5pm Friday 11th September, 2009. Applications Centre. are to be marked “Confidential” and forwarded to: Meliame Plant, VIC Supervisor, Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau, PO Box 211, Norfolk POSITIONS VACANT Island or submit via email to: mplant@nigtb. CARPENTER REQUIRED. Please ‘phone gov.nf Dennis Sterling on 22471 Hospital Auxiliary Inc. News Presidents Report 2008- 2009 The Auxiliary has enjoyed another successful year. The Jaero Competition continues to be a profitable source of income and we would like to thank Governors Lodge, all of our players, the Auxiliary Ladies for the supper, Elaine and Gaelene and all who have generously donated to our nightly raffle. Proceeds from Jaero over the past year have totalled $4,762.47. Thaenks yorlyi. Purchases for the year: Secretary Joan Irwin, Vice Secretary Lorraine de • Shrouds and Theatre Drapes - $478.00 Rijk, Treasurer Elaine Hughes, Publicity Officer Bev • Linen for Aged Care and General - $1,697.85 Simpson and Patron Bianca Walsh. • Books for Nurses Scholarship - $714.85 Yours sincerely • 2 Beds for Aged Care - $7,260.00 Marianne Ryan • Pathology - $600.00 • Petty Cash for Aged Care On Order we have 2 beds for the Private Wards and 2 beds for the Aged Care Unit, and a Bath Swing, totalling $14,760.00. Approximately $26,000.00 altogether. Chiswick Cottage I thank the people of Norfolk. Without you we could not have achieved this. 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The caller then gives you a 6 digit number. ‘Do you need 4 5 me to read it again?’ 6 2 1 3 Here’s the IMPORTANT part on how the scam works. The caller then says, ‘I need to verify you are 8 2 in possession of your card’. He’ll ask you to ‘turn your card over and look for some numbers’. There are 7 3 9 6 5 8 numbers; the first 4 are part of your card number, the next 3 are the security Numbers that verify you are 6 4 2 the possessor of the card. These are the numbers you sometimes use to make Internet purchases to prove 3 8 1 4 9 6 2 5 7 SUDOKU RULES you have the card. The caller will ask you to read 9 6 7 5 3 2 8 4 1 Fill in the grid so the 3 numbers to him. After you tell the caller the 3 that every column, numbers, he’ll say, ‘That is correct, I just needed to 2 4 5 7 1 8 9 6 3 every row and every verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and 4 2 9 8 7 5 1 3 6 3x3 box contains that you still have your card. Do you have any other 7 1 3 6 2 9 5 8 4 the digits 1 through questions?’ After you say No, the caller then thanks 8 5 6 3 4 1 7 9 2 9. There is no math you and states, ‘Don’t hesitate to call back if you do, 1 3 8 9 6 7 4 2 5 involved. You solve and hangs up. 5 7 4 2 8 3 6 1 9 each puzzle with You actually say very little, and they never ask for 6 9 2 1 5 4 3 7 8 reasoning and logic. or tell you the Card number.. But after we were called Each puzzle only on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to Last week’s solution has one solution. ask a question.. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA Security Department told us it was a scam and in �� the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99 was charged to our card. �� Long story - short - we made a real fraud report and �� closed the VISA account. VISA is reissuing us a new number. What the scammers want is the 3-digit PIN number on the back of the card Don’t give it to them. �� Instead, tell them you’ll call VISA or Master card �� directly for verification of their conversation. The real VISA told us that they will never ask for anything on �� toilet steps, rockers, activity mats and a three wheel stroller. Our Toy Library offer children the possibility of borrowing any number of toys that they do not have at home. Play stimulates intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. It also offer parents the opportunity to interact with other Mums and Dads and the children the regular activity of collecting and What’s New TODAY at the swapping a “new” toy….Smiles all round – Smiles Fe All Ucklan! Norfolk Island Toy Library? Loans range between $1 and $3 for a month’s loan Today sees the and membership through to the end of the year is just first batch of new $10 per family. Toys are available for the newborn toys available through to the 6 year old age-group. Any new members for loan. These would be more than welcome and we will look forward include a wooden to seeing all of Norfolk’s Letl Salan this Saturday (5 balance bike, September) morning between 10 – 11am, come and tennis on a pole play! game and two sturdy cricket sets. In the coming months two new fantastic wooden playsets, one fire-engine station and one airport will arrive. We have a Step 2 kitchen set on its way and for all those budding shopping assistants we have a wooden trolley and a cash register ordered……look out Foodies staff the next generation will be practising hard! A great parenting source of nurturing inspiration is the number of parenting books the Toy Library has available for loan. This section of the Toy Library has also been boosted by two new purchases - 1-2-3 Magic which is the discipline guide for families which Sue Dengate recommends. Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman is also available. The Sue Dengate collection, including the Fed Up DVD, FAILSAFE Cookbook and the Fed Up book, is also available for loan. For any new mums feeling that good old “hand me downs” are not coming your way enough, pop down and have a look at the range of excellent quality and gorgeously cute second- hand baby clothes in sizes 0000, 000, 00 and 0. The Toy Library also has potties, bath seats, ��

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4 September 2009

It pays to read a bulletin. Last weekend, while glancing through our church bulletin I came across the story below. It got me thinking. How often do you….or I….actually say what we feel, to our loved ones, friends etc? We think of it (and I’m talking positives, not negatives), but either the moment passes, we think it’s not important, perhaps we’re too busy. Or we forget. So the words Thanks, I appreciate you, OR I LOVE YOU are left unsaid. Every human being longs for companionship and for affirmation. Recognition of who they are and what makes them special. So read the story below and ‘don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do (or say) today.’

“… One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return; before we can say good-bye, or "I love you."

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for relationship ... an old car ... or children with bad report cards. Dogs with bad hips; aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special.. And so, we keep them close! None of us knows when we our life as we know it will be over. So if we have any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that need rekindling, NOW is the time to do it ... (author unknown)”

It may mean exercising forgiveness to someone who has hurt us. Or asking forgiveness from someone we’ve hurt. No matter if the person who hurt you asks for it or not, when we forgive them, they cease to control our thoughts or us. And then we are free to love and accept them unconditionally. Not because they deserve it, but because we deserve to be free from the negative emotions. I dare you to try it!

� Feedback welcome.Contact: Ph 23191 8.30am- 5.00pm Mon-Fri. ah 50246. email: �� Free and Confidential service Barb Shelley M.A. ; CMCAPA Counsellor, Norfolk Island Hospital Collect your free tree today Norfolk Island National Park invites you to be part of celebrating and protecting Norfolk Island’s biodiversity. Collect a free Norfolk Island plant for your property. There will be a choice of 12 different Norfolk Island species to choose from – something to suit all types of gardens and farms. Many of these are Fresh Produce And Fine Dining threatened plants. Please help increase the number – A Winning Combination For The and distribution of threatened species by planting and Garrison nurturing a plant. Kurt and Jill Menghetti, like other local chefs, Collect a voucher from your post office box and strive to be innovative in their use of fresh Norfolk present it at today’s Growers Market to receive your ingredients. Their restaurant, The Garrison, has a free plant. number of signature dishes based around the best And find out more about seasonal produce available, and their commitment to Norfolk Island’s Biodiversity excellence led to a gold trophy in the Formal Dining category at the 2008 Tourism Awards. The Garrison Threatened species of Norfolk Island tour was runner-up in the same category in 2007. Wednesday 9 September The Menghetti’s entered the Awards to “…help us National Park staff will host a guided walk through assess what people thought of our restaurant…” and the botanic garden. Come and find out about the they were willing to “…put some thought into the endangered plants and birds of our unique island. submission.” Going out for a meal encompasses so Bookings for the 3.30 – 4.30pm walk are essential many elements: food, ambience and service, and The and can be made by phoning the national park office Garrison aims to give patrons a special and satisfying on 22695. dining experience. Receiving the award was gratifying, Norfolk Island boobook owl tour and Kurt and Jill are proud to feature the win in their advertising because “…every bit of positive promotion Friday 11 September helps.” National Park staff will give an evening talk about They feel such competitions are “…a good idea, our endangered Norfolk Island boobook owl. This is they’re a standard that businesses can aspire to…” a fascinating story of saving a species from extinction. and they like the concept of everyone involved in The plan is try to call an owl in for a close up view of tourism working together to improve the industry. our only nocturnal bird – but no guarantees on this! The Menghettis also believe that Norfolk’s future, as a Bookings for the 7.30pm talk and owl spotting are holiday destination, depends on continuing to develop essential and can be made by phoning the national professional hospitality skills. park office on 22695. Morgan Evans, General Manager for Borry’s Hire Cars, said: “It has been pleasing to sponsor the Formal Dining category for the past two years and I’d like to congratulate the winners. I feel that the Tourism Awards contribute to the overall success of businesses and the industry, generally, on Norfolk.” (Jenny Jauczius, Norfolk Online)

Island Eggs Since 1978

Good for you, naturally A Page from the Past and music was provided by the “Citations” (the Smith boys). Soft drinks and chips were available for The Norfolk Islander refreshments. Friday 8th September 1967 The Committee was very pleased with the number 17 Minutes of Drama - After months of frustration of boys and girls who attended. Further activities are waiting for the promulgation of proposed Ordinances, planned. members of the Norfolk Island Council voiced their New Matron - We would like to welcome to Norfolk, disapproval in no uncertain manner at the Council the new Matron of the Norfolk Island Hospital, Lorna meeting held last Tuesday evening, 5th September. Parbery, who arrived last Saturday. Lorna has been After much debate, the following motion, proposed nursing at the Bega District Hospital - a South Coast by the Chairman of Committees, Cnr. Wilf Randall town in N.S.W. was carried without dissent:- “In order to restore a Vale - We are very sad to record the sudden death better feeling of co-operation and unity between the of Ina Blanche Quintal, at her home in Papakura, New Norfolk Island Council and the Administration of Zealand, on 31st August. Norfolk Island, this Council requests a visit by the Ina was the wife of Roy Harry Cornish Quintal. Minister for Territories, to attend a meeting of Council Because of medical reasons Ina and Roy left Norfolk by the next Ordinary meeting of Council. Failing a about 7 years ago, Prior to their departure they had visit by the Minister, representation be made for a visit lived in Roy’s old family home. by a Parliamentary Select Committee representing Despite her disabilities, Ina was always a smiling members of the Government and the opposition and and cheerful sufferer, but she had not been well over that this meeting is now adjourned”. the past few weeks. Speaking to the motion, Cnr. Randall said “Council A Meeting for the purpose of forming a Society for feels that there is a flaw somewhere along the line the Preservation of the Plant and Bird Life on Norfolk between Council and the Department of Territories. We Island will be held at “Valley View” Restaurant on tender advice on matters of importance to the Island Wednesday, 13th September at 8.15 p.m. Convenors of and then wait for months and months or sometimes the meeting are Mesdames Merval Hoare, Pat Ralston, even longer, before we receive a reply. At times there Beryl and Owen Evans. is a complete silence. This renders the situation on Football - The last game of the 1967 Rugby League Norfolk Island most unsatisfactory to the Council and season and the final game of the Knockout Cup was to the electors. It must be remembered that to all those played last Sunday. who belong here and all those who have settled here Cascades, who a fortnight before, had defeated permanently this Island is of vital importance and it Longridge, went down 8-7 to the Rocky Point team cannot be denied that the Island is passing s passing after a hard and exciting game. through an era or phase in its history which in itself has The main part of our football write up for this week created the necessity for the introduction of measures was taken up with the details of how the wives and for the welfare and protection of the community”. sweethearts of the local teams have decided that they It was noted that the present Minister for Territories too, can play a good good game of Rugby League. has visited Norfolk Island only for a brief 24 hours not On Sunday, 16th September, commencing a 3.30 long after his appointment as Minister in 1964. p.m. the ladies - Marrieds versus the Singles, will Renovations at No. 9 Quality Row - Busy at show their prowess - and the result of coaching by work on what was the Royal Engineer’s Residence Jack Orpin (Marrieds) and Gus Snell (Singles). at 9 Quality Row, is Mr. John Kelly, together with 4 The team for the Marrieds comprises Kathy tradesmen, all from Toowoomba, Queensland. LeCren, Robyn Orpin, Brenda Orrock, Ann Snell, When completed, the building will contain two Yvonne Grube, Juliette Quintal. Lorna Christian, Edie offices - one each for Mr. N.H. McIntyre, Solicitor Christian, Robyn Butterfield, Esme Tavener, Pam and Mr. A.F. Ure, Accountant - plus two self-contained Hattersley, Dolly Christian, Sally Sanders and Noelle flats. Burrell. In an interview with Mr. Kelly, he informed us that The team for the Singles (unfortunately we did not the new building will be virtually a building within get all the surnames) comprises Lee Goodyear, Eileen a building as it is his intention not to put too much Snell, Lorraine Conaghan, Maggie Robinson, Jenny stress on the 140-year old stone structure. He has been Tinkler, Sandy Barrett, Lyn Burns, Beryl Christian, agreeably surprised to find how true and plumb the Louise Christian, June - Helen - Elaine - Marge - and old building was - when levels were taken the building Dot. was found to be only half an inch out in over 60-feet. We’ll all be there to barrack for you, Girls. It is expected (weather permitting) that the - Tom. renovations will be completed in 6 weeks. Twelve local tradesmen and other assistants will be working with Mr. Kelly and his workers . N.I. Pest Control A very successful first night - About 57 members For all your pest control needs and other visitors attended the first function of the Domestic and Commercial Services newly formed Younger Set at ‘El Matador’ Restaurant CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY last Wednesday evening. Dancing was the main enjoyment of the evening PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS Dear Sir, 1. Entrepreneur 8. Pick-me-up 8 9 Last week, Islanders received a copy of the 9. Hangman’s 10 11 12 Government Gazette No. 37 (it was stapled to The halter Norfolk Islander). Many charges have risen as our 10. In advance 13 14 15 16 17 13.Male deer 18 government struggles with its current financial 16. Trek difficulties. 18. Balkan 19 20 Nothing much to smile about until one reads that nation 21 19. Bill of fare if we talk on the telephone to people overseas for 20. Eye 22 23 24 25 26 50,000 minutes (or more) per month, we will be given membrane 27 28 29 a fantastic discount of 75%. This means we will be 21. Article of clothing 30 31 charged at just 5 cents per minute to call Australia. 22. Fair There is just one small problem! There are only 24. Misfortunes 44,640 minutes in a 31 day month. 27. US state 32 30. Compose Smile, 31. Ceasefire 14. Topic Solution to Yours etc. 32. Dad’s dad 15. Measure last week’s Derek Gore. 16. Caribbean DOWN republic Crossword 1. Chews 2. Father Christmas 17. Tiny marine M U S E U M A B R O A D crustaceans O D A R M O O 3. Pleasant U S E C T B A C K L Dear Sir, 22. Not as many R A I N U U K I L L 4. Prophet N G F R E S H N A Incentives for use of electric cars in China 5. Lots 23. Object S U N D A E H I N D E R Beijing Government has just announced a subsidy 6. Girl’s name 25. Giggle S L N R 26. Avow H E A R S E I G N O R E to all purchasers of all electric cars of $8,800 U.S 7. Line of people I G E X U D E M L 11. Canadian 27. Tableland A B E T E E M I L D including all Government body purchases. T D R U M A D I T E province 28. Chilled U A P A L L S Norfolk Island Government does not encourage 12. Portable light 29. Sicilian volcano S U M M I T S E L E C T individuals to purchase by even only giving them an incentive of GST refund. Yours etc. Charles

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HongHong KongKong McCain SanSan RRemoemo Garlic Pizza SpiralSpiral PPastaasta Springroll 330g 320g $2.45 500g $7.95 $6.95 Letters to the Editor - continued Dear Sir, order of priorities. They have consistently monitored The announcement this week that the Federal progress and assisted in innumerable ways. Wally government had approved capital works funding of Beadman is an exceptional Chair who deserves the some m$11 for Cocos Keeling and Christmas islands support and commendation of the island for his work. will be viewed by some with anger and outrage and by The Norfolk Island Tourism team is one of the others, with acceptance and understanding. My own best I have worked with. Regardless of the constant personal position and that of Norfolk Labor is that the distractions emanating from the world around them, Commonwealth should by now have provided a level they remain clever, focussed, cheerful, supportive of economic stimulus to Norfolk Island and at the same and committed. Having lots of chocolate has assisted time should have announced the inclusion of Norfolk dramatically in making it so. I feel honoured to have Island into the Commonwealth fiscal arrangements. worked with them and Norfolk Island has every reason The time for floundering around in a pool of to support them and thank them for their tireless uncertainty and economic instability is long past. Forget work. the Chief Minister’s dream of another committee to The numerous volunteers that make up the working consider our position; forget the Commerce Minister’s groups engaged with the Bureau make an incredible unflinching and impetuous devotion to Econtech. contribution that is impossible to measure. Groups Anyone can find a consultant to tell you what you such as the Branding Committee, the Finance want to hear but the reality is that no-one knows what Committee and the Cruise Ship Working Group have is around the corner in terms of factors over which been a pleasure to work with and I thank them for their Norfolk Island has no control; not Econtech or Acumen, efforts and assistance. I believe that when I leave on not the local or the federal governments and not me. the 25th September, Norfolk Island will have turned What we can do for a start however, is to understand the economic corner. It needs to stay the course and that we are in an extremely weak and fragile position to assist and work with those making it happen to brought about over time by outside influences and our everyone’s benefit. own gross financial mismanagement. Anyone who In closing, I wish The World of Norfolk and believes otherwise and thinks we can trade ourselves everyone in it the best of everything for the future. As out of the deep hole we are in does not deserve to I move ahead I will frequently remember my time here participate in this debate. and they will be good memories. Once we accept reality perhaps we can Thanks fe me. understand more clearly how our participation in the Terry Watson Commonwealth fiscal arrangements can provide us with the stability we need like five-capital funding projects such as approved for Cocos and Christmas Dear Sir, islands. Of course I understand that there is a lot more to Norfolk Island this debate than what I have expressed in this letter; In all the world --No place like this this letter is about putting the delusion, the insecurity Reason 38 and the fantasy behind us and looking forward with Here we can walk out at night without fear. some confidence; it’s not about surrendering, it’s about Yours etc. a negotiated future for those that follow us. Charles Yours etc Mike King

Dear Sir, My wife and I have just enjoyed a most wonderful week on your beautiful island. We were so enamoured by the scenery, the beautiful people and the friendliness of everyone. One day we hope to come back again, in fact we decided we could easily live on your own island paradise. Sincerely Chris and Miriam Dunnion

Island Eggs Since 1978

Good for you, naturally Letter to the Editor - continued Dear Sir, This letter is written to gain interest and perhaps Dear Sir, initiate dialogue regarding my personal point of It has been brought to my attention that a local difference relating to the collateral damage to business person who has been employed for years by Parks confidence in Norfolk Island simply caused by LACK and Wildlife has lost his position to a female from OF LEADERSHIP and direction in the Minister Australia. for Tourism portfolio of the NORFOLK ISLAND Given the tough times re: employment here on GOVERNMENT. Norfolk one has to question the Minister’s decision. This may read a little harsh, but in my opinion, I do believe the time has come to delete this given the realisation and acceptance by the Norfolk Government. Their decisions of late has many question Island Government that tourism is the primary industry marks which Norfolk can ill afford!! in Norfolk Island then I feel that using the descriptor I am prepared to start a petition A.S.A.P., so let me ‘collateral damage’ is justified. know your thoughts on 50254. I wrote to you not that long ago suggesting that We need to delete garbage!! either the Minister for Tourism or the General Manager Yours etc. for Norfolk Island Tourism must go! Norris Buffett (continued overleaf)

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   Letters to the Editor - continued of developing and managing. HONESTLY IF YOU I also suggested in that letter that the General ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE Manager for Norfolk Island Tourism had already YOU WILL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU HAVE written his next resume detailing his experience gained ALWAYS GOT!!!! in Norfolk Island. Where are the key performance indicators (KPI’s)? I read with interest that the General Managers’ In the position specifications I assume which can be position was advertised in last weekend’s paper (and obtained by the resigning GM – well are they? What by rights it should be in this paper as well). I can a joke! only assume that the incumbent GM has resigned If in my opinion the Norfolk Island Tourism has giving the Government the appropriate notice period failed then I can only assume that there are no KPI’s of resignation. If this is the situation then it is my stated that will ensure that only the best candidate opinion Mr Editor that the person who has resigned is apply for the position. KPI’s must be developed by the the person that had to go! Employer not the Employee, and, it is the KPI’s that can I can tell you that NORFOLK ISLAND STOOD be used to measure the performance of the Employee STILL WHEN the costly and time consuming – this is good human resource management! “BRANDING OF NORFOLK ISLAND” was being I do not profess to have the marketing KPI’s developed. NORFOLK ISLAND IS STRUGGLING immediately to hand but I can probably shake out a TO MAKE PACE since this over resourced and over few based on my previous life, namely; the top initiative which commenced too long ago! (1) provide proof of tertiary qualification and senior NORFOLK ISLAND MUST BE THANKFULL management experience (min 10 years) in FOR REPEAT EVENTS that continue to inject some Marketing, Business, or Tourism Management, welcomed CASH in to this business community during (2) provide from your retiring position at least five peak and trough periods throughout the year. KPI’s that you were responsible for where you It is the aforementioned matter of experience gained achieved tourism market targets or better, by the incumbent General Manager that I would like to (3) provide in detail where at your retiring position bring to your attention and to those of whom that read you achieved marketing and tourism budget your columns. versus income KPI’s greater than 98%, I mention Leadership and Direction? The Minister (4) provide in detail where at your retiring position is lacking in this regard and the GM has got away you achieved better than forecast as a percent for with too much on screen entrepreneurial style of wages versus budget, management - this must not be repeated! (5) provide in detail where at your retiring position I am very critical of three very important matters you achieved greater than 98% in the delivery of when it comes to recruitment of any Senior Management measurable targets for new business, positions and they are ... (6) provide in detail where at your retiring position (1) for all senior level resignations the resigned you were responsible for internal training and person is terminated on the spot, development of your team and what outcomes (2) the recruitment process must be conducted by an were achieved as measured against the approved independent source to prevent conflict whether forward planning and budgets, real or perceived, and (7) provide in detail where at your retiring position (3) the terms of reference must be written by the you were measured against and met all ‘In Full Employer. and On Time’ KPI’s – what were the targets? In my opinion the Minister has failed in each of the And the list may go on……….? If the reader of three critical areas of human resource responsibility. the advertisement can prove, demonstrate, and Firstly the Minister has allowed the resigned GM to quantify these measurements in their resume then continue employment and to be part of the recruitment the selection panel should be satisfied with the process, and secondly, the Minister has allowed the calibre of applicants. Chairman of Norfolk Island Tourism to be involved Mr Editor I have sent this letter to the Minister for in the TOTAL recruitment process. Lastly and more Tourism (Employer) and the Chief Minister. I hope importantly; the advertisement as seen in the Norfolk that there is a review of the advertisement for the Islander (and I assume in the Window) does not ensure vacant position and a review of the selection criterion that only the best candidate will realistically apply for for that advertised position be considered and perhaps the position. implemented immediately. I read the words development (of sorts) at least I am deeply concerned that many businesses that four times and management at least three times in the rely on Tourism will never recover from the abysmal advertisement. Not once did I read the words “proven’, performance of Norfolk Island Tourism over the last 18 ‘demonstrated’, ‘empower’, ‘must have’, ‘strong’, months where there has been a significant shift away ‘acumen’, ‘tourism related referees only’, etc! from the simple principles of ‘grass roots’ tourism I can tell you that the advertisement gives rise with marketing. ambitious options for any graduate from HSC, TAFE, Yours faithfully, or from University to apply for the advertised position, Tet as a matter of fact, based on the advertisement I see an opportunity to apply for the position and get very well remunerated and packaged and travel a lot to do a lot Asian Stir-Fry Sunday Roast

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For enquiries please contact 22166 Letters to the Editor - continued Dear Sir Through your paper may we please put the following questions to the Chief Minister? First the proposed dredging of the Kingston Jetty. Has a design been prepared? Has this design been tested “hydraulically” to make sure that there will be no adverse effects on the seabed, or the foreshore and any of the structures surrounding and including the jetty? Has an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) been The true meaning of life conducted? “We are visitors on this planet. Has a complete survey been conducted of the plant We are here for ninety or one hundred years at the and animal life in the marine environment for the jetty very most. and surrounding areas? During that period, we must try to do something Is there anything only found in that area? good, something useful, with our lives. Next to the proposed dredging of the Kingston If you contribute to other people’s happiness, you wetlands. will find the true goal, the true meaning of life.” Has an EIS been conducted? H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama What effects will the inevitable increase in Classes this week are Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.00pm sediments, nutrients and freshwater have on the and Thursday 5.30pm – 7.00pm with Aubrey. marine environment including the corals of Emily and Friends of Yoga is situated upstairs in the Cyber Slaughter Bay’s? centre at the end of the village and a small charge of If the answers to any of the above questions are no, $6 per class applies. or if you do not know, will you get them done? Namaste Will you make all applications, approvals, plans, EIS’s and any other reports relating to either of the above projects available on the web? We will assume silence to mean that the answers are “no” or that “you do not know” or that “you do not want us to know”.

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PROPERTY MATTERS This week’s topic: “For Sale by Auction” Selling a property by auction is a useful method of sale where a result may be determined by public outcry. They are particularly useful where sale price on a property may be difficult to predict, or where an expedient result is sought, or where a property has development potential, or where a property may have been on the market for some time and vendors wish to take it to auction to secure a sale. To conduct a property auction, a real estate agent must hold a current Auctioneers Licence. An Auctioneer provides potential buyers preliminary information on the property to be auctioned, offers various inspection opportunities (incl.‘open houses’) to prospective purchasers, and provides a copy of the Sale Contract for perusal or referral to a Solicitor. An Auctioneer is required to conduct an auction under certain declared conditions. These conditions are made known to bidders prior to the auction, and usually include reference to: (a) the highest bidder being the purchaser subject to any reserve price that may be set by the seller, (b) the Auctioneer declaring during the auction if the reserve price has been met therefore the property being ‘on the market’, (c) the property seller being entitled to one bid and the auctioneer announcing during the auction when a seller’s bid has been made, (d) the auctioneer being the sole arbitrator in the event of any disputed bid and, (e) the auctioneer having no authority to accept any late bids after the fall of the hammer. The reserve price on a property is handed to the Auctioneer just prior to the auction being conducted. If the reserve price is reached during the auction and the property falls to a successful bidder, then that bidder is required to sign the Sale Contract and pay the required deposit (usually 10%) on the spot. There is no ‘cooling off’ period when you buy at auction. The Contract becomes a binding Contract between the buyer and the seller once it is signed by both parties and “exchanged” immediately following the auction. It is therefore important that bidders obtain any required finance approval and building condition reports prior to auction day.   This is Article 14 in a series offered by Dave Weekley, an experienced and licensed Agent with an extensive background in banking and real estate fields, and who is retained by Norfolk Island Real Estate as a Sales Consultant/Auctioneer. As a contributing author to The Norfolk Islander, he will submit regular commentary on property related issues for general community information and interest, for the benefit of anyone considering either selling, buying, improving their property, or just wanting to be further informed about real estate and the market generally. The DID YOU KNOW? Peel a banana from the bottom and you won’t have to pick the ElizaCentre little ‘stringy things’ off of it. That’s how the primates do it. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them Dr John Lynch connected at the stem, they ripen faster. Iridologist and Naturopath will be re-visiting Norfolk from 20 - 26 September at The Eliza Centre

Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter Dr John Lynch, is a Chartered Natural Health and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bumps on the Practitioner experienced in nutrition, bottom are firmer and better for cooking. Add garlic Ayervedic medicine, iridology, meditation, immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste of garlic touch healing and the formulation health and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste products in tablet and capsule form. of garlic; and our last handy hint Newspaper weeds away Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in Dr Lynch is a published author of two books; your soil. Wet newspapers, put layers around the plants The Flax Story and The Ayervedic Miracle. As overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget the elected representative for New Zealand, about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening Dr Lynch participated in the 90 countries plastic they will not get through wet newspapers. symposium held at the Institute for Human Herbs ‘can be natural pesticides Potential in Phildelphia, hosted by Glen Doman for brain injured kids and children (BBC News UK 17 August 2009) “Common herbs and spices show promise as an with special needs, including Downs environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional Syndrome. pesticides, scientists have told a major US conference. Dr Lynch is the President for the Society of They have spent a decade researching the insecticidal Natural Therapists and Researchers properties of rosemary, thyme, clove and mint…… Incorporated, and continues to help cancer The “plant essential oils” have a broad range of action against bugs. Some kill them outright while others repel patients in need. them. Details were presented at the Fall Meeting of Ph: 22088 (daytime) or 22234 (evenings) the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Washington DC. These new pesticides are generally a mixture of for consultation appointments. tiny amounts of two to four different herbs diluted in water…..Some spice-based commercial products now On Tuesday & Thursday lunchtimes ~ Pilates being used by farmers have already shown success in exercise classes with Tarn Christian protecting organic strawberry, spinach, and tomato crops against destructive aphids and mites….. Unlike conventional pesticides, these “killer spices” do not If you wish to hire the Centre for a seminar require more limited approval from regulatory bodies or event, please visit our website and are readily available. An additional advantage is www.theelizacentre that insects are less likely to evolve resistance - the for costs and facilities ability to shrug off once-effective toxins. They’re also safer for farm workers, who are at high risk for pesticide exposure, he notes….”. is a Centre for enjoyment, The School Garden Challenge Eliza http://www.nutri-tech.com.au/nts-school-garden- harmony & balance, hosted by Lorraine Bataille challenge.html and located opposite the exit of the Nutri-Tech Solutions in Queensland (NTS) proudly supports in Aussie the work done by teachers, parents Bicentennial Complex in Taylors Road (continued overleaf) Sustainable Norfolk - continued Wednesday Golf and community groups in establishing and maintaining On Wednesday, 19 players participated in the Bisque school gardens and believes that Teachers and parents Bogey competition. now have a greater understanding of the many benefits Winning the ladies event was Pat McCoy with +5. children gain from immersion in school gardens. NTS Coming in second was Caroline Miratana with +4. believe the future of agriculture lies in the hands of this The young ones came through with the goods in the next generation and through their education that we men’s comp with Brandon Anderson coming in with a can build a healthier and more sustainable agricultural +9, and closely behind was Teva Evans with +8. Third industry. . We look forward to talking with the CEO place went to Dr Brian McNamara also with +8 – the and co-founder of Nutri-Tech, Graeme Sait, when he countback kid is back in action! is here this month about the possibility of the Norfolk Pro pin was struck by Pat McCoy with 53cm. Island Central School participating in the challenge. Next Wednesday will be Canadian Foursomes – Norfolk’s four-day international seminar draw for partner. on sustainable agriculture commences 24 This Saturday is the Christian-Bailey Agencies September – less than three weeks away!! Monthly Medal and also the Lisner Trophy. and there are only six places left. How good is that. Lastly – Kids, get your dads into gear and head on You can ring Simon Bigg (50480) or Robin Adams down this Sunday for the Father’s Day Two Person (23587) if one of those places is to be yours! We Ambrose 9 Hole Competition! have overseas attendees from Perth, New South Wales See you on the course and Happy Golfing! and Queensland joining some twenty five locals, all CCR looking forward to being inspired by Graeme Sait and biological agronomist Steve Capeness 24 to 27 September at Governors Lodge Resort. You can also POSITIONS VACANT email us on [email protected]. A field day with Graeme and Steve is being organized HOUSEKEEPER required half day per week. for Monday 28 September. Originally planned for Please phone 22115 or 22879. Seminar attendees only, we are now opening it up to locals who are interested in learning more but are FOR SALE unable to attend the Seminar. 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Good for you, naturally While we at NICS greatly value the information and data provided to us in the NAPLAN results; in enabling us to further assist individual students and to identify school trends; we are also aware that the publication of results can often cause misleading opinions of a school and its performance to develop in a community. Visitors To the School These misconceptions most often arise in rural and I would again remind all parents and community “island” situations where schools, and consequently, members that if you visit the school to see a student individual years of students are quite small. As or a teacher that you should visit the front office parents would be aware, in a small group of students first of all to sign in. Parents should not go into the individual student results can have a far bigger impact playground or school buildings without following the on the overall group’s average than in a larger group above protocol. of students. This is important in the management of the welfare The results for schools are reported as being above of our students and in our OH&S procedures. average or below average. In schools such as NICS The above does not apply when parents are dropping and in rural schools across Australia many schools off and picking up their children in the mornings and whose overall student results can be extremely at the end of the school day. pleasing are deflated due to the averaging criteria. Naplan Results – School League Tables When the NAPLAN results come out and we have a The results of the NAPLAN tests for Years 3, 5, 7 & parent information evening I will show parents a small 9 students will arrive in September. No doubt, many presentation that will highlight how small school’s parents have seen the controversies and discussions overall results can be affected. surrounding the publication of these results and the There are also other educational and philosophical comparison of the performance of schools against each reasons why the comparative publication of these other. It has been seen by many educational groups that results are opposed by many. The Primary and the publishing of this information will form “League Secondary Principals; the NSW Parents and Citizens Tables” that could damage the reputation of individual Association and the NSW Teachers Federation have schools. (continued overleaf)

VOLUNTEER GRANTS 2009 Invitation to Apply for Funding Eligible non-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding ranging from a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $5,000 to support the work of their volunteers. This funding will enable organisations to purchase practical and tangible small equipment items and to contribute to their volunteers’ fuel costs to support the work of their volunteers. The Volunteer Grants 2009 Application Form and Application Guidelines are available at www.fahcsia.gov.au or by phoning the Volunteer Grants 2009 toll-free hotline on 1800 183 374. A TTY service is available for persons who have a hearing or speech impairment, on 1800 555 677. Applications close on Friday 25 September 2009 at 5pm. adcorp11714A www.fahcsia.gov.au School News - continued High school students and parents should contact the combined to publish an information sheet outlining relevant Year Adviser, Girls’ Supervisor, the Head their opposition. Teachers or myself. Teachers have distributed copies of this information Blackboards For Sale to parents on Thursday afternoon. I hope that this The school has a number of chalkboards that are no information will assist parents in understanding the longer used. We are giving the chalkboards away free issues around the publication of NAPLAN results. but there will be a cost involved in getting the works School Athletics Carnival depot to cut the boards into usable sizes. Please ring Unfortunately the rain on Monday and Tuesday the school office if you are interested in having a black made the athletics track very wet and slippery and board. They are a set height but you can nominate a we were forced to postpone the athletics carnival length. until Wednesday 23 September. Let’s hope we get Head Lice Check fine weather all that week. Volunteer helpers would A big thanks to David Mc Cowan and Sheryl be appreciated and if you could help please phone the Buffett from Norfolk Island Hospital for checking our school front office and leave your name. K-2 students for head lice. I would ask all parents to Bullying continue to regularly check your child’s hair to aid us I have had several enquiries made to me recently, in preventing an outbreak of nits in our students. and I read in the minutes of a group, not directly Year 10 into 11 Information Night associated with the school, that there were incidents of A very successful information night was held for bullying at the school. our Year 11 students as they prepare to choose subjects It would be naïve of me to say that incidents of to study over the next two years for their HSC. Thanks bullying do not happen in our school. Bullying occurs to all those parents who attended the evening. in all schools, workplaces and is, unfortunately, a Over the next few weeks students will make their growing societal wide problem. final choices and this will assist in determining which I must be honest, however, in saying that in my seven courses run in 2010. months as Principal I have had four parent contacts Regards, in relation to bullying. This is not a large number of Neil Solomon contacts considering our number of students. I must Principal also say that a school, its principal, and its teachers greatest problem in preventing bullying is that on many occasions incidents are not reported to us. Bullying is a very “topical” and much used phrase in the media and society today. Unfortunately, in terms of children’s behaviour the term is often used incorrectly. Bullying is when a person or a group of people consciously intends to physically or emotionally hurt another person or group of people. Bullying is planned and then sustained over a period of time. �� In a K-12 school like ours the largest number of �� parental concerns often occur in Years K-3. Rather ��

than bullying these incidents are more often a student’s �� inability to interact socially with other students. Like reading and writing students have to learn social �� skills and this is very much a part of our educational �� processes. �� This inability to interact socially again occurs �� most frequently in years 7 & 8 when the pressures of adolescence puts great strain on teenagers social �� skills. �� Whether incidents in schools are actually the result ��

of bullying or social ineptitude the key factor for us as �� a school in assisting students to modify their behaviour is for us to know about the situation when they occur. �� True bullies succeed by their success in creating fear �� in the victim not to report them. �� We are running programs in various years on ��

bullying behaviour and how students should manage �� being bullied. I will repeat again; the school MUST be �� informed if we are to eradicate bullying behaviour and �� positively modify students’ social skills. �� Students and parents K-6 should initially contact the �� classroom teacher or appropriate Assistant principal. • After food - 1 hour after meals. • With food - During meals. • At night - When person is settling for bed.

Division Notes St. John Ambulance Australia Please note your Skill Maintenance Drill has been Norfolk Island Division changed to Tuesday 15th September at the Hall 7pm. First Aid Classes - First Aid classes will commence Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th and Thursday 9th, September, MEDICATIONS at the Hall. Please note starting time 6pm. Please enrol Medications that are prescribed by your doctor must with Delwyn 53533 or Louise 51181 be administered as directed. Possible All Day Class - If enough people show What safety precautions should be taken with interest, there will be an ALL DAY class on Friday Medications. 18th September. If you are interested please contact • Store all medications out of reach of children Delwyn or Louise on mobiles as above. • Check the label for storage instructions. Some medications require refrigeration or storage away from heat or light. • Check the expiatory date, some have a very short shelf life when opened e.g. eye drops • Don’t use medications from an unlabelled container even if you think you remember the contents. Brush Strokes • Don’t use medications prescribed for another For all your person Reactions to report to your Doctor - IINTERIORNTERIOR ANDAND EXTERIOREXTERIOR • Skin rashes • Breathing difficulties. • Soft tissue swelling. PPAINTINGAINTING • Nausea vomiting and diarrhoea. New Work • Changes in pulse rate. • Vision changes. Roofs When should medications be given - RRe-paintse-paints • Daily - Usually given at the same time each morning, t - we can do it! except for sedatives which are given at night. YYouou nnameame iti - we can do it! • Twice Daily - 8am and 8pm unless otherwise FFullyully EExperiencedxperienced directed. • Three times Daily - 6am, 2pm, and 10pm, or as CContactontact StuartStuart MacKenzieMacKenzie oror ordered (e.g. after meals). Bill Donald anytime • Four hourly - 2am, 6am, 10am, 2pm, 6pm, and �� 10pm. If the doctor does not want the person to be woken at night, other instructions will be given. • Before food - 1 hour before meals.

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When confronted by a sudden accident or illness and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 911 • Give the exact location, landmarks etc. • Speak slowly and clearly. • Give your name and the phone number you are ringing from. • Give the number of casualities [if a multi person accident] • Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the hospital will have records of that person] • State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc. Telephone • Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, they may have other questions 22091 or 911 they would like to ask. Police News COMMUNITY SERVICES CANNABIS COUNSELLOR - FREE & CONFIDENTIAL The community is reminded that, under the Norfolk 8.30am - 5.00pm Weekdays : Ph23191 Island Dangerous Drugs Act, it is an offence to plant, CRISIS COUNSELLING cultivate, tend or harvest cannabis, whether you own 24hrs free & anonymous : Ph1800 1967 or occupy the land or on any other land. It is also an COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRE offence to sell cannabis or have it in your possession. 9.30am-1.00pm weekdays : Ph22447 These are serious offences, which carry a fine of up to KIDS HELPLINE $2000 and/or imprisonment for up to 2 years. 24hrs free & anonymous : Ph1800 551800 There are other issues surrounding the use of KARITANE cannabis. Not only is it an offence to drive under the 24hr, free call, advice re children 0-5 : Ph1800 2273 influence of cannabis, but you are also putting yourself, YOUTH HELP your passengers and other road users at risk because Information : www.reachout.com.au cannabis slows down your reflexes and impairs your DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ability to drive safely. www.australiasaysno.gov.au : Ph1800 200 526 It is also worth remembering that all criminal and traffic convictions recorded on Norfolk Island are MENSLINE AUSTRALIA Especially for men (not a free call) entered onto the Australian Federal Police Criminal Ph 1300 78 99 78 or www.menslineaus.org.au Records database, and having a conviction for a BUDGET HELP drug-related offence against your name may have Rees Walden (free) : Ph24287 a big impact on any prospective future Australian employment opportunities. DEPRESSION HELP Information : www.beyondblue.org.au CRIMESTOPPERS RED CROSS Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take Telecross support call service : Ann Wright : Ph 22739 information on any criminal matter. All Crimestoppers WEIGHT CONTROL reports will be accepted anonymously. SDA Church : Ph 22201 Norfolk Island police wish to reassure members of QUIT SMOKING this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are SDA or Hospital or Counsellor : Ph 23191 made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to CRAFT GROUP caller ID or subscriber tracing. SDA Church : Ph 22201 Members of the public requiring police assistance YOUTH CENTRE on the Island are requested to dial the normal Island Open Friday and Saturday : 7am - 10pm : Ph 24111 number for police attendance (ph 22222). The LETL SALAN PARENTS GROUP Crimestoppers number is for reporting criminal For parents of young children : Ph 22636 : [email protected] information and will not result in an immediate police attendance. NISEDU Special Education Unit : Ph 23000 RADIO NORFOLK airs Island Beat at 2.30pm each Thursday. ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE First Aid Training : Ph 53533 / 23181 DENTAL CLINIC Hospital : Ph 22091 HOSPITAL Grassy Road : Ph 22091 Be an eye-witness PHYSIOTHERAPIST Hospital : Ph 22091 right in the courtroom, as The BABY HEALTH CLINIC Fifteen bring you mind-boggling Monday and Wednesday : Ph 22091 insights into Norfolk’s turbulent past. You’ll SHUDDER and RESPITE CARE you’ll SMILE! Hospital : Ph 22091 DISTRICT NURSING Emily Channer Trust (Hospital) : Ph 22091 DIABETES MANAGEMENT MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS Hospital : Ph 22091 - at 4-45 pm. It’s the perfect pre- HOSPITAL AUXILIARY dinner show. After the play, join Raise funds for equipment : Ph 22091 the cast for sherry and a chat. SUNSHINE CLUB You’d be mad to miss it! Funds for medical asssistance : Ph22091 Book at REO Cafe -phone 23088, or WHITEOAKS Visitors’ Bureau - Ph 22147 Local Seniors Social Group : Lorraine DeRijk : Ph 22638 SERVICE CLUBS Lions and Lions of Arthurs Vale. Rotary, Quota, Probus For contact phone 22147 NORFOLK ISLAND Healthcare Levy Act 1990 Healthcare and Medical Evacuation Levy

Healthcare Members are advised that the 1 September 2009 Healthcare Invoice will be for the following amounts:

$132.50 — Healthcare Levy for the period 1 September 2009 to 30 November 2009 $ 25.00 — Medical Evacuation Levy for the period 1 September 2009 to 30 November 2009.

The next levy day will be 1 December 2009.

� Have you received a levy for someone off the island?

� Have you received a levy notice and wish to apply for an exemption on the basis of an income of $3,500.00 or less for a single person or $7,000.00 for a married couple or bona fide de-facto couple, for the period of 6 months before the levy day?

� Have you been levied but are shortly to depart Norfolk Island?

� Have you received a levy notice but wish to apply for suspension of the Healthcare Levy and/or the Medical Evacuation Levy on the basis of having alternative cover?

If you have answered yes to any of the above please contact the Healthcare Manager, Administration Offices on Tel: 22001, Extension 3.

If you wish to apply for an exemption of the Healthcare and medical Evacuation Levies on the basis of income you will need to provide all income details for the six months prior to the levy day with your application.

If you wish to apply for suspension of the Healthcare and/or Medical Evacuation Levy you will need to provide confirmation from your Alternative Health Cover provider of exactly what level of cover is provided in regards to medical costs you may incur on Norfolk Island and confirmation that your Private Health Cover will meet the cost of a medical evacuation. You may wish to apply for a suspension of the Healthcare Levy only and pay the Medical Evacuation Levy.

Please note that application forms for exemption or suspension to pay the above levies are available from the Healthcare Office, Kingston and must be made within 30 days of the levy day. Late applications will not be accepted.

Healthcare Members are reminded that Healthcare Policy Guideline brochures are available from the Healthcare Office at Kingston and the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise. Town Mascot suddenly able to speak On Wednesday young Josiah, the Mascot of Gerasa, was given the ability to speak. Jesus, the wandering Rabbi was passing through the area, and some of Josiah’s friends thought it would give Josiah real thrill if he could meet this visitor to town. They brought him to Jesus hoping for a blessing. However, Jesus seemed upset and moved by the unusual sight of Josiah who has been treated differently because of his inability to speak. To everybody’s surprise, Jesus takes Josiah away from the crowd with just a couple of his key men and later returns with him hearing everything we are saying and speaking perfectly clearly. Peter, who seems to be the head disciple, explained what happened. “Jesus put his fingers in his ears, then touched his tongue with a finger, then spoke to God, who he calls Father, and asked him to open his ears and his mouth. Then it happened. He was able to speak” said Peter. This is not the first time Jesus has been to our town. The last time, several months ago, the Mayor asked him to leave because it was said he was the cause of a herd of pigs drowning themselves in the lake. After he left the full story of Jess, the mad hermit, also known as “Legion”, came to light. He had been living in the “area of the graves” on his own. He had refused any help from the doctors, the police could not hold him because he broke the chains and ropes they used to restrain him, and so they left him alone. As long as people kept away from him, nobody would get hurt. Along comes this wandering Rabbi, Jesus. He goes up to him and talks to him. There is no violence, nobody gets hurt, apart from the story of the pigs. The end result is, Jess is a changed man. He is soon willing to wear clothes and he is speaking sense. He wanted to leave with the Rabbi, but Jesus told him to stay behind and tell everyone what happened and explain that is was because of God’s mercy that he was cured. Jess now has a position in the local Aid Agency helping others who are less fortunate that himself. Jonus reporter for the Gerasa Times. OK, I have used a little poetic licence with this news item. The original true stories can be read in Mark chapter 7 verses 31-37 and chapter 5 verses 1- 20. After the healing of “Legion” Jesus was asked to leave. However on his return some time later, there was a completely different reception for him. This was because the town folk had seen the complete and permanent change in the life of the former “mad Man”. They were now more ready to receive Jesus, to listen to what he had to say to them, and follow him. Are you a Christian? Then show your light and witness to what God has done, and is doing in your life, and when others see this, they will be more ready to hear what you have to say about how Jesus is helping you each day of your life. God Bless you all REG Norfolk Island Hospital Physiotherapy Clinic stress incontinence Hands Up For Therapy!!!!… • Upper limb work-related problems, also know as from the Physio clinic… repetitive strain injury (RSI) • Asthma and other breathing difficulties • Sports injuries • Stroke and other neurological problems. What does the treatment involve? Before any action is taken your physiotherapist will assess your condition, diagnose the problem, and help you understand what’s wrong. The physio will work with World Physiotherapy Day you to develop a treatment plan that takes into account your lifestyle, leisure activities, and general health. This Tuesday 8th of September 2009 will include advice on how you can help yourself; for Every year on September 8 the physiotherapy example, you may be shown exercises that you can profession commemorates its important contribution to do between treatment sessions. Where appropriate, the health and wellbeing of millions of people around physiotherapists also advise carers how they can help. the planet by celebrating World Physiotherapy Day. Physiotherapists use a variety of treatments. For This year’s theme, Movement for Health, emphasises example: physiotherapy’s role in keeping people mobile, well and • Exercise programs, including exercise in water independent. and group exercise programs, designed to improve As experts in movement and function, physiotherapists mobility and strengthen muscles encourage and assist people of all ages to participate • Massage in safe physical activity, in order to prevent a range • Joint manipulation and mobilisation to reduce pain of problems and diseases. Physiotherapists work in and stiffness partnership with you to teach you how to manage you • Muscle re-education own health, and to improve your wellbeing and quality • Hot and cold packs and electrotherapy to relieve of life. They assist people with movement disorders pain, reduce swelling, speed up the healing process, which may have been present from birth, acquired improve movement, and increase functional abilities through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or • Airway clearance techniques and breathing life changing events. exercises, to assist people with a variety of breathing Physiotherapists difficulties are expert healthcare • Assistance with the use of aids, eg splints, crutches, practitioners trained in canes, and wheelchairs. how the body moves and Throughout the treatment or re-training program, what prevents it from the physio evaluates your progress at regular intervals, moving well. Professionals modifying treatment and goals when necessary. Wherever are competent in a possible your physio will also work with you to help diverse range of areas, all you learn to manage your condition independently for dedicated to helping ease the longer term the burdens of pain, illness, Physiotherapy deals with movement at all stages of disability, disease, ageing life. I hope you will move well and stay well with the and prolonged inactivity. help of your chosen APA physio. Remember, there is a Specialties can include: lot of truth to the motto Use it or lose it. intensive care, oncology, In honour of its more than 12 000 members, the sports injury, chronic diseases, cardiorespiratory Australian Physiotherapy Association would like conditions, neurological disorders, post-accident to take this opportunity to congratulate Australian rehabilitation, gerontology, paediatrics, obesity and physiotherapists for contributing to more than a century more. of essential healthcare provision Down Under and Physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques to help abroad.” your muscles and joints work to their full potential. It can (Abstract from APA website: http://physiotherapy. help repair damage by speeding up the healing process asn.au/index.php/joinmember-benefits/world- and reducing pain and stiffness. Physiotherapists also physiotherapy-day) have an important role in rehabilitation, for example, helping people who have had strokes to relearn basic Exciting News movements. However, physiotherapists don’t just offer The CORE-STABILITY class for all Hospital Staff treatment; their advice can help you prevent problems and St John’s Ambulance members is now open to the from returning or even from happening in the first public! place. WHEN: Tuesdays 4:30pm WHERE: Chandra What types of problem can physiotherapy help? Prana Yogo Studio – Behind photopress COST: $8 per Virtually any condition that affects your muscles, person (Still FREE for Hospital Staff and Ambo’s) joints, or nerves can be helped by physiotherapy. WHAT: We alternate between Pilates one week Common problems include: and a core-stability circuit class the next. This week st • Painful conditions such as arthritis (Tuesday 1 September 2009) is CIRCUIT – wear good • Back and neck pain, including whiplash shoes, bring water and a towel. **NOTE CHANGE • Problems affecting children including cerebral palsy OF VENUE** • Pregnancy-related symptoms such as back pain and Cheryl Tennis Club Team captains will be responsible for collecting team fees for each evening and payment to the club. Upcoming Trivia Night Tuesday Night Smudgies Restrings And Head As part of the fundraising for the upcoming club Comp, Wednesday Night Greenways Press Comp, improvements the club will be holding a Trivia Night, Thursday Night Social with the ever popular and somewhat dry if not drowning As a result of the Tournament this week there will guest MC. Time to get your team tables organised and be none of the usual comp nights, back to normal next let the club know so we can book you in. Date at this week. point will probably be a Saturday towards the end of ALL VISITORS TO NORFOLK – Are more than September. welcome at the club anytime during the day for a social Annual Membership Fees hit. There are plenty of racquets available, plus balls That time of year again. Following the Annual for a small charge of $16 per hour per court. There is General Meeting we’re pleased to advise that an honesty box for those who’d like to play, or if you membership fees remain the same, being Adult $75, have any further queries please give the club a call. Child $40 and Family $165. As the club is looking to The club also has the facility for those of you who attend to several improvements in the immediate future would like to come down on a non-comp night for a it would be greatly appreciated if everyone could make hit with the coin operated light facility. Cost is $4 per an effort and pay their fees ASAP. half hour, operated by deposit of 2 x $2 coins in the All Seasons Colonial Of Norfolk Classic box next to the main entry doors. Monday 7th To Friday 11th September Upcoming Events Start time is 5.30 each evening. Planning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event- Draw and pools for the week are – For all those workplaces, members, friends, relatives Monday Night Ladies Doubles – and others currently considering organising any Pool A – Julie South/Noelle Burrell; Lynne Mogey/ type of function the tennis club is happy to assist in Meg Meers; Georgie Gray/Toni Wilson; Amanda organising the event for you. If you’ve got an idea we Cribb/Karen Menadue. can probably cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries Pool B – Melissa Longcake/Jo Eshman; Mai Nobbs/ please give the club a call. Eva Collins; Emma Wright/Gaelene Christian. Tuesday Night Mens Doubles- Pool A – Jason Quintal/James Elliott; Danny Nobbs/ Dancing Yarm Menzies; Scott Collins/Sam Taylor; Kevin Monday night, another enjoyable night of dancing! Randall/Basil Randall; Brett Bergagnin/Hadyn/Bell. It was good to see – with the arrival of Spring – Pool B – Chris Gatehouse/Alan McNeil; Grant members who had been in hibernation for the winter Newman/Jason McCoy; Rossco Quintal/Shane months are now back on the floor. Laginikoro; Charles Blackwell/Blake O’Hara. Would like to welcome Ruth Frazer who fitted into Wednesday Night Singles- the night well and proved to be a very accomplished Mens – Yarm Menzies; Danny Nobbs; James Elliott; dancer. (Now I know where Trudy gets her skills as a Sam Taylor; Brett Bergagnin; Richard Cribb. dancer from.) So it is good to have her as a member Ladies – Gaelene Christian; Karen Menadue. of the club also. Thursday Night Mixed Doubles- It’s good to see visitors to our Island also starting Pool A – Yarm Menzies/Karen Menadue; James to attend the dancing and I would like to welcome all Elliott/Gaelene Christian; Danny Nobbs/Lynne visitors to our club. Mogey; Basil Randall/Meg Meers. The night was spent rehearsing the quick-step, Pool B – Tim Thompson/Amanda Cribb; Jason waltz and the Sally-Anne cha-cha, and then the more Quintal/Mai Nobbs; Julie South/Hubert Finney. accomplished dancers moved onto the Hawaiian waltz and a few other more technical dances. Pool C – Grant Newman/Melissa Longcake; Glen I would also like to have to point out that you don’t Elliott/Anna Elliott; Alan McNeil/Eva Collins. have to be a dancer to come along. You’d be most Presentation dinner at All Seasons Colonial of welcome to just sit and look to see if dancing is a sport Norfolk Friday 11th September, 6 o’clock for 6.30 that you would like to get involved in. Then you can dinner. If you would like to purchase an extra ticket decide if you would like to have a try. No pressure for the dinner please let the club know ASAP, cost is will be applied. $30 per head for those not playing. Or you can sit and have a chin-wag about old times Night Comps and as we have a few members up here training to be Monday Night Hardy’s Wines Business House callers at the Randwick Race Course, I can assure you Competition that there will be plenty of conversation! And it all No comp this week and finals night for the current depends in what mood the girls are in at the end of the competition will be 14 September. night – you may even get a cup of tea. The new competition will commence 21 September, Rick with some minor variations, i.e.- the new comp will P.S. The people who use the excuse that they have consist of teams of four, with only one invited junior two left feet, I can assure you that God gave you one right and one left. If you are confused as to which is permitted per team. which, it would only take me second to sort it out for Team entries should be advised to the club ASAP. you and get you dancing! What’s on at the

MOVIESTHIS WEEK FROM 16 SEPTEMBER Taken an action/drama starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen Rated MA When divorced former CIA agent Bryan consents to allow his 17 year-old daughter Kim to travel to Europe with her girlfriend Amanda, he does so reluctantly after his ex-wife Lenore pressures him. His worst fears are soon realized when the two young women are taken by an underworld gang which kidnaps travelling females to feed an extensive drug and prostitution Dean Spanley racket. Bryan, who has retired to spend more time A comedy/drama starring Jeremy Northam, Sam with Kim, is catapulted back into his old profession Neill, Peter O’Toole and Bryan Brown Rated G and has to use every trick in and out of the book to try In Edwardian England where upper lips are always and track down the gang and save his daughter before stiff and men from the Colonies are not entirely to be she disappears for ever. Paris is an exciting backdrop trusted, Fisk Senior has little time or affection for his for this tense and thrilling tale. last remaining son Henslow, whose brother was killed in the Boer War – soon to be followed by his mother’s From 23 September – The Secret Life of Bees with untimely death, heartbroken with grief. But when Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning the pair casually visit eccentric Indian Swami Prash, lecturing on reincarnation, they meet the cleric Dean FROM 5 OCTOBER Spanley - and a knockabout Australian bloke called Wrather – and inadvertently start a strange journey The Norfolk Island that involves them all as the Dean’s recollections, oiled Theatre Festival by rare bottles of Hungarian Imperial Tokai, reveal One act plays performed by groups from Australia, amazing and cathartic connections from the past. New Zealand and Norfolk Island

FROM 9 SEPTEMBER MOVIE TIMES The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas A drama starring Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, David Thewlis Rated M Dean Spanley (G) Eight year old Bruno is the sheltered son of a Nazi Saturday, 5 September 7.30 pm officer whose promotion takes the family from their Sunday, 6 September 5.30 pm comfortable home in Berlin to a desolate area where Wednesday, 9 September 3.30 pm the lonely boy finds nothing to do and no-one to play with. Crushed by boredom and compelled by curiosity, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (M) Bruno ignores his mother’s repeated instructions not Wednesday, 9 September 6.30 pm to explore the back garden and heads for the “farm” Friday, 11 September 7.30 pm he has seen in the near distance. There he meets Saturday, 12 September 7.30 pm Shmuel, a boy his own age who lives a parallel, alien Sunday, 13 September 5.30 pm existence on the other side of a barbed wire fence. Bruno’s encounter with the boy in the striped pyjamas Wednesday, 16 September 3.30 pm leads him from innocence to a dawning awareness of the adult world around him as his meetings with Admission Adults $12 Shmuel develop into a friendship with devastating Children under 15 $6 consequences.

The Ferny Lane Theatre Ladies Bowls Pictured is the team who partook in the recently held Asia Pacific Games held in Malaysia. From left to right Anne Pledger, Debbie Wilford, Carmen Anderson, Kate Smith [Manager], Petal Hoare, and Marg.O.Brien. It was a great thrill for the duo of Debbie Wilford and Carmen Anderson to bring home a Silver Medal in the pairs. A great accomplishment. As all on Norfolk are aware Carmen won the Singles World Bowls several years ago and since then has played continually in Australia. Archery News Last Saturday a fun day of handicap match-play was held out at the club with the kids shooting at 20m and the adults at 60m. Congratulations to Sam sho won the first match and Bob who won the second. This weekend is the NIBS FITA Field monthly Medal The 48th FITA Congress was held in Ulsan, Korea on 30-31 August 2009 on the eve of the World Archery Championships. The congress delegates accepted with strong majority important changes during the first day, including the mixed team event, a new format of competition with set plays and the hit-miss scoring for compound! As of 1 April 2010, the mixed team event that was introduced as exhibitions in 2009 will be official. This new competition teams up one man and one woman who shoot four ends of four arrows in a match. As of 1 April 2010 also, the archers will have to win three sets to win their matches. Each end of three arrows will count as a set. Of course, tie-break as they occur may still be needed! The Congress also sent a clear message to give more identity to the compound division and differentiate their competitions. Compound means ultimate accuracy Debbie came to Norfolk some 8 eight years ago and the athletes will be able to prove it with the hit- and her sport was Netball. Anne Pledger invited her miss scoring system. They will shoot at 50 metres with to play bowls socially and the rest is history. Debbie a very challenging hit zone. The set system will also has gone from strength to strength in her game and is apply. In order to give the team and archers time to now rated 14th by World Bowls. Well done Debbie. adapt, the hit-miss will be first introduced in the World I,m sure there will be at lot more to write about you Cup next year but will only become official in world in the future. championships, major games, etc. as of 1 April 2011. Sorry this article missed the paper last week World Archery has also given more time for the together with a lot of the tournament results but the youth to develop. The cadets will now be able to shoot editor did’nt have the room. in this category until the year of their 17th birthday Iney and juniors until the one of their 20th birthday. This will help the transition to the true elite level and it is in line with the Youth Olympic Games. For practical reason, this new rule will apply as of 1 January 2010. Squash News Juniors There will be no junior squash this term there will be more details to when juniors will start again at the end of this school term Night Comp The new comp is now starting this week with the bugs finally been ironed out and it is time to get in to it. We have gone to 2 nights still Tuesday and Wednesday. The draw has been done for 16 weeks they are available from Mal R for Tuesday nighters and from Norfolk Shooter does well Mal T for Wednesday nighters any problems phone overseas Mal R on 23670 or 50504 for Tuesday nighters Mal T Saturday 22nd of August was a beautiful sunny on 23354 or 50465 for Wednesday nighters. Winter day in Gippsland, Victoria. Korumburra Gun Tuesday 8th Sept Rd 1 Club was to hold it’s monthly competition, however Court 1 was sadly burnt to the ground only the month before. 5.00pm Mal R v Gye D Morwell Gun Club kindly offered the use of their 5.30pm Snobbles v Duncan grounds, about 140km East of Melbourne. 6.00pm Andrew U v Puk With nine squads (48 shooters) and near perfect 6.30pm Brian J v Matt B conditions we took to the grounds with borrowed guns Court 2 (Clinton having the privilege, for those who know, 5.00pm Leonard v Sarlu of using a Beretta DT10 - a very expensive piece of 5.30pm Mike J v Craig work). 6.00pm Rob R v Jonno An event of 60 target double barrel over 3 layouts 6.30pm Becky v Ginny was to be contested. In AA grade approximately 30 shooters attempted this feat. Wednesday 9th Sept Rd 1 Clinton Judd was the only shooter to break the Court 1 possible amount of targets. With a good score also in 4.30pm Matt S v Brett L the 30 target single barrel event, then shot off with 2 5.00pm Katie v Debbie J others for the high gun for the day in AA. 5.30pm Karl v Micheal V After 60 targets shoot off, we had a winner, and 6.00pm Coral v Pops Clinton got his 3rd sash ever. Well done to Clint and 6.30pm Mal T v Tracey his support group (who didn’t shoot anywhere near Court 2 as well)! 4.30pm Mitchell J v Peter A 5.00pm Jacqui G v Susan 5.30pm Chris M v Grant N Bowls News 6.00pm Tony W v Brendon C Saturday Bowls. 6.30pm Peter H v George D With the tournament all over it was so pleasant to Bye Russell, Kim, Stephen A enjoy an afternoon of fun-filled triple bowls. On every Any ladies interested in learning how to play squash 5th end the team changed position which created a please call Ginny for more information. lot laughter. The prize was allocated to the team who Oceania Masters won the most ends. The winners were Jack Fraser, Names are also being called for a trip to Whakatane Arthur W. and Terry King with 11 out of 15 ends and close behind was Wayne Cooper, M.Cooper and B. to play in the Oceania Masters on the dates of Friday Bremminton on 10 out of 15. 23rd October till Monday the 26th October. ALLEN CUP...... Commences 5th Sept. Membership Wednesday Bowls. Membership is now due forms are on the notice Mixed Social bowls were played with 3 games of board at the squash courts. triples after Petal welcomed the following visitors - Dates to remember Jo Ehrlich from Sandford, Iris Maurer from Urangan, • 17th September till 3rd October-Mini Games Loraine Tart and Doreen and Rex Erler from Point • 23rd till 26th October - Oceania Masters Longsdale. Whakatane New Zealand Kitha, Nancy and Iris had a big win over Plute, • 10th-17th July 2010-Norfolk Island Masters. Jackie and Doreen 27-7. Kerry, Lorraine and Bev also romped home 31-10 against Joyce, Lizzie and Lex. Colin, Petal and Jo sneaked in by one shot against Marg, Terry and Ann 18-17. BILLY BRIGHT SINGLES ...... Commences 9th Sept. INEY

Netball News food and refreshments available. We are aiming for The weather held out for yet another good day of a 12:30pm start, so get out there, put those running netball for all our grades. The juniors and intermediates shoes on. are in to the second week of handicap, and last week See yorlye down dem courts. Thanks f me! saw some teams fight hard to try and beat the handicap against them. Great netball kids, keep it up. JUNIORS. Golf Report See you all at 9:30am for your warm up drills. Last Saturday 51 players turned up to play in the 10am. Court.1. Gov’s Goblins +5 vs M.G.F. annual Commonwealth Bank Day, an Individual Machine. Umpires Serina/Nicloa Stableford event. Our most sincere thanks goes to 10am Court.2. Brewery Beesting +2 vs Red Rubies. Michael Maynard and the team from the Commonwealth Umpires Livi/Suzie. Bank for their ongoing sponsorship of this event. Once Last weeks results. again the Juniors are featuring strongly in the prizes Red Rubies 9 def Gov’s Goblins 7. A great close Winning the men’s section was Blake O’Hara with game between these 2. Excellent defence from Curtis, 45 points followed by Luke McLeod 44, Shane Blanch Cassidy, Storm and Shae. Great centre, and attack 43, Merv Johnson 42, Andrew Umlauft 42 and Adrian work. Cook also on 42. The ladies was taken out by Georgie M.G.F. Machine 17 def. Brewery Beesting 6. A Gray with 44 points from Irene Buffett 39 and Terry strong shooting combination from M.G.F.M. between Gray 38. The pro pin was won by Andy Maxwell with Mareeva, Katie and Taylor. Brewery worked hard all Blake O’Hara closest on the 9/18th, Darren Anderson game with great efforts from Amy, Anya and Ruby. on the 1/10th and Pat McCoy on the 6/15th. INTERMEDIATES. Today’s golf is the 9th round of the Christian Bailey Agencies Monthly Medal and Lisner Trophy, 11am. Court.1. Cruizers vs The Rockets. Umpires a stroke event. Visitors with a current handicap are Suzanne/Serina most welcome. Tee off times are 8-30 am and 12-30 11am Court.2. Yela’s Sharp Shooters vs Swoosh +2. pm and all players are reminded to have their cards in Umpires Suzie/ Teneale. at least 15 minutes beforehand. House and Social will Last week’s results. Cruizers 18 def. Yela’s. A strong be providing hot dogs following the golf. game from both teams. Claudia played hard all game We will be reverting to summer tee off time of 1 against Emily. Great defence from Keeley, Lara from pm on Saturday 19th September, so keep that date in Yela’s. Well done. mind. Swoosh 39 def. Rockets 31. Great game with good On Sunday, we will be playing the Fathers Day 9 shooting from Courtney, Lara, Mikayla and Brooke. hole 2 Person Ambrose, teeing off at 1-30 pm so grab Good centre court play with Levi, Mareeva, Tori and Dad and come down for a fun afternoons golf at the Chontelle. club. SENIORS. Dictionary of Golf: 1:30pm court.1. Diamond Flyers vs Big Suff. Golf: The derivation of the word “golf” from its Umpires. Hen/Sue.B. Scorers Brewery Celtic and Middle English roots is obscure. Some 2:45pm.court.1. Brewery vs Hillcrest. Umpires. possibilities are: gil f f (an incurable madness), gylf (a Leanne B/Suz.E. Scorers. Big Suff notorious liar), gullf (to beat a shrub with a short stick), Bye.B.C.Excavations golve (under; beneath; lost; blocked; submerged; stuck; Clean up Hillcrest. obstructed), gellvo (horribly; terribly; hopelessly), Last week’s results. Brewery 42 def. B.C.Excavations galfa (my God; oh no), goal fyl (to cry, weep) and gael 31. Great contested game by both teams. Loss of Kelly f (I quit). Gow with injury resulted in Brewery racing ahead. Beautiful defence by Tara. Upcoming Events: Diamond Flyers 36 def. Hillcrest 32. Great game by • Sunday 6th September – Fathers Day 9 Hole 2 Diamond Flyers. Beautiful ball work between Leanne person Ambrose Choice of Partner and Karen. Hillcrest came back with strong defence • Wednesday 9th September – Canadian and shooting by Sophia, Carissa. Britney had a great Foursomes game with Amy. • Saturday 11th September – Holden Scramble REMINDER. Calling for all trophies from juniors, Qualifying – Choice of Team intermediates and seniors from last year to be handed • Wednesday 16th September – Stableford into a committee member .a.s.a.p. • Saturday 19th September – Individual Stableford N.I NETBALL will soon be running their major and 3rd round Max’s Trophy raffle for the year. First prize is a washing machine! • Wednesday 23rd September – Stroke Terrific prizes with huge variety of vouchers. Tickets • Saturday 26th September – Loud Shirt Day – will be given to team members to sell soon. Keep a 4BBB Stableford Choice of Partner look out. • Wednesday 30th September – 4BBB Stableford MIXED COMP. Next Saturday 12th. is a mixed Draw for Partner netball competition, fund raiser for the masters team Cap’n Stumpy heading off soon. Please give your team names to Hen or Betsy by Wednesday 9th September. There will be Norfolk Island Junior League. Blues, Jackson Roberts, Blake O’Hara, Sam Taylor, The Greens versus the Blues on field 2 and this was who changed teams for the day, and Ty Finch. a close game with both teams trading tries. For the We ran a raffle the week before last which was a Greens Zac and Connor Reynolds weren’t having it donation of workmen hrs from Diesel and a massage all their way this week with Will Buffett taking it on from Louise Donald, these were won by Bronwyn himself to try and tackle them and then run over the South and Snapper respectfully. There will be a another top as well when he had the ball, this made for a great raffle this week which will be a Father’s day raffle so game to watch. please see the team at the Moosa bus or keep an eye There were some outstanding tackles in this game out for someone coming around the ground. by a couple of new players, Teddy pulled of a great We have only 2 weeks left before the presentation try saving tackle near the line and Zanda made 2 day, which will be held on the 20th Sep down at the great tackles also near the try-line. Zac Singer, Brody Kingston Oval, fingers crossed for fine weather, could Thompson and Jordan Bigg all tackled and ran the ball all players who are holding Perpetual trophies please well. In the Blues team, they were doing their best both bring them to football this week so we can prepare with the ball and tackling, Chris Anderson also ran the them for this years presentation ball hard as did, Chase Adams and Jordan Menadue. Scores from last week; Ref’s player was Zanda Robinson. Under 7’s On the other field the Golds were playing the Reds Greens 20 def Blues 14, Reds 28 def Golds 18 and this game was also a close one. In the Golds, Jared Under 10’s Magri, Ben Soley, Jude Kelly, Jed Gardner and Kai Blues 22 def Golds 14 Evans all made some great runs and all tackled well Under 13’s and it is good to see all the boys trying to get involved. Blues 26 def Golds 22 For the Reds, Saxon Snell, Sam Cribb, Brayden Junior A’s Adams, Croyden Snell and Kya Snell all played as a Blues 50 def Reds 16 team, with some good running and passing, and just See you all this Sunday got over the top of the Golds this week. Refs player of the day was Kya Snell. Under 10’s and it was the Blues who got the spoils this week with some great support play and defence. In the Golds, James Bigg, Jack Soley, Nathan Nicolai, Beau Magri and Sonny Christian all had strong games, Lenny Buffet also made some good runs. For the Blues Brancker South, Lachlan Bigg, Dylan Menadue, Nathan Webster and Curtis Hetherington all contributed to the team with support play and good defence. A mention must go to the 4 Super coaches of this grade for getting almost all their players on the field every week for the whole season, this grade has really been good to watch. Ref’s player was Kyle Evans. Under 13’s and this game saw the Blues again just scrape home in the last few minutes to come out on top. For the Blues Sam Ford, Dominic Evans, Jeht Nobbs and Teva Evans played well, helped out by good running from Martyn Bigg, Jamie Reynolds and Luke Fitzpatrick, everyone was trying hard and needs to congratulated for their efforts. In the Golds team, Will Partridge did his best to get the team around the par and was great in organising some of the forwards to run outside him and he had good support from Izaak”Gup” Finch, Adam Buffett, Andre Forrester, and Lewis Laginokoro, there were a couple of good tackles made out wide by Levi Singer and Josh Christian and Mitch Trickey was his tenacious best around the ruck. Ref’s player of the day was Martyn Bigg. Junior A’s, were again down a few troops this week but managed to field a couple of teams to have run. A couple swaps of jerserys to get 2 teams and away they went, this game saw some great ball movement with a few switches and runarounds and all players were getting involved. Some good hard running by both teams, Pickles, Rhys Schmitz, Mitch Hetherington and Luke Steven were the pick of the Reds and for the CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

FOR SALE LAND, LAND, LAND! 1993 HONDA PRELUDE SPORTS COUPE, An acre of gently sloping land with automatic, black, runs well, 11 months rego, mag a northerlynortherly aspect.aspect. wheels, good tyres. $4250. Contact Brendon 50570 Road frontage of some 28 metres. Collins Head Road area. $120,000 TOYOTA HI-LUX SURF. 3.0 litre turbo diesel Level building block at Cascade. wagon, manual. Powerful and economical. Please Modest in size but cleared and ready to ‘phone 50201 for detail. accommodate your ﬁ rst home. House plans available. GARAGE SALE $80,000 or near offers considered by the vendor. SATURDAY 5th SEPTEMBER Opposite school - look for the sign. Delightful, picturesque and Lots of odds and sodds for everyone. productiveproductive vvalley.alley. Established fruit trees and a modest 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY. Good condition. Aussie plantation of Norfolk Island Pines. A choice assembled. $3,000. 1997 MAZDA CAPELLA. Mags, of building sites available. Quite close spoiler. New model. $3,500. Please phone 22897 to town. Some 4.5 acres with a creek journeying through the centre. Also a well. $395,000 THE RECYCLED TREASURE SHOP HAS SPECIAL SWEETS on sale today (12.00 - 2.30pm) as RESIDENCE well as NEW TREASURES. The shop will be closed Attractive and well kept 3 bedroom home on the day of the Spring Fair. (26th September) Recently renovated and grounds landscaped. Norfolk Island Pine panelling. Delightful views FOCUS FASHIONS – NEW ARRIVALS – from the living area and main bedroom. SUMMER FASHIONS. Pants in many lengths, Timber deck. Carport. Close to town. Cotton skirts, tops & blouses. Be in early for best Inspections invited to appreciate this property. selection. $340,000

SATELLITE DISH. Approx 95cm . In excellent RENTALS condition ready for connection. $175.00. 4 Bedroom spacious house for family. Close WHEELBARROW. Almost new. Full size, poly tub to town, yet large lawns. $250p/wk and aluminium handles, excellent condition. $100.00 3 Bedroom House. Lovely views. Modern living Phone: 51144 with entertainment areas. $300p/wk 3 Bedroom House. Steeles Point. Island home Due to Polynesian upgrade, BAR FRIDGES in with spacious grounds. $175 p/wk excellent condition $50 each. Please ‘ph 22309. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom House. Central WANTED location. Modern living. $280p/wk 2 Bedroom House. Quiet area, minutes to LIVE GARDEN SNAILS. If you ﬁ nd numbers, I school or town. $120p/wk will collect or kids can get a torch on a damp evening 2 Bedroom ﬂ at. Walk to shops. Neat and and go hunting! I will pay a small bounty for 20 or affordable at $80p/wk more. Please contact Jane at Music Valley on 22748 or 53002. 2 Bedroom cottage. Close to school. $105p/wk All include GST and lawns. WORK WANTED.

LAWN MOWING, HEDGES, DOMESTIC MULCHING. Please contact Jane or Beau Rutledge Island on 22748, 53002 or 51810 Realty FOR RENT NBNNBN 28002800 1543915439

2 BEDROOM COTTAGE. Suit mature person / Ph: 22601 couple. In Shortridge Road. Lawns mowed. $120 per David Bell week. Please ‘phone 22030 after hours. On 50701 or 22240 a/h: [email protected] David Buffett On 51155 or 22005 a/h; [email protected] POSITION VACANT

CAFE / GIFT SHOP ASSISTANT REQUIRED Approx 8 to 12 hours per week for the period 16th November to 15th January. Some weekend work may apply. Basic computer skills an advantage. For further details please contact Lee Christian. Either by phone 22502 (work) General Manager or 22709 (home). Apply in writing to P.O. Box 172 Norfolk Island or email lee@travelcentre. Norfolk Island Tourism. nf. Absolute conﬁ dentially ensured A unique opportunity exists to lead the devel- FOCUS FASHIONS HAS A SALES POSITION opment of Norfolk Island’s top industry while VACANT for a person who has an interest in fashions adding a new dimension to your own tourism and clothing. The person must be self-motivated, have a pleasant manner with customers and be able to work career. in a team. Previous experience and knowledge of computerized stock control would be preferred. Start The position involves leading a strong team date end of September. Only applications in writing in: will be considered to Cathy O’Sullivan, PO Box 294, • Strategic destination development and Norfolk Island. management Governor’s Lodge Resort requires a GROUNDSMAN. • Driving an innovative destination mar- Please ‘phone 24400 keting program, principally in the key markets of Australia and New Zea- HOUSEKEEPER required for on-call hours only land to assist at Endeavour Lodge. Email your Resume to • Developing and maintaining close [email protected] working relationships with the Norfolk YARDMAN/SALES ASSISTANT required for busy Island tourism industry and the whole- Hardware Store. Please phone 23729. This is a TEP sale travel industry in Australia/New renewal. Zealand A full time position is available for a GENERAL • Developing Norfolk Island tourism FARM AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE experiences to further increase the PERSON. The work is varied and the ability to work island’s appeal and boost revenue unsupervised would be essential. A tradesperson from tourism. would be an advantage. Please contact Len Christian- Bailey on phone 23480. A successful history in all aspects of tourism Transam Argosy are looking for a SHIPPING management, especially in a regional context, ASSISTANT. Previous experience with Air or is critical. Tertiary qualiﬁ cations in Marketing, Sea freight is essential. Applications by email to Business or Tourism Management would be [email protected] highly regarded.

CASUAL CLEANER REQUIRE FOR This position is based in Norfolk Island and APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS PER WEEK For further details please contact Lee Christian comes with an attractive tax-free salary, a fully either by phone 22502 (work) or 22709 (home), maintained car and relocation assistance. apply in writing to P.O. Box 172 Norfolk Island or email [email protected] Absolute For a copy of the position description and conﬁ dentially ensured selection criteria please email twatson@nigtb. gov.nf oror callcall TerryTerry W Watsonatson o onn I Intl+ntl+ 6 6723723 HOUSEMAID Fulltime housemaid required for tourist accommodation. Weekend work necessary, 23310. drivers licence essential. Must be honest, reliable, self-motivated, enjoy contact with people and be a Written applications marked ‘Conﬁ dential’ team worker. Duties include general and unit cleaning, should be sent to “Chairman” Norfolk Island laundry, interaction with guests etc. Please phone Tourism by email to [email protected] 22114

WAIT STAFF required for Governor’s Lodge Resort. Applications close on Please ‘phone 24400 11th September 2009 All Seasons Colonial has a vacancy for a ST JOHN SENIOR & REFRESHER FIRST AID RECEPTIONIST. Please email resume to tim.cam COURSES will be evenings 7/8/9 September. Full @colonialnorfolkisland.com or phone 22177 day course Fri 18th September. To book in phone Lou 23181 or Del 53533. South Paciﬁ c Resort Hotel has a vacancy for a HEAD CHEF, SOUS CHEF and a ROOM ATTENDANT. NORFOLK REFRIGERATION ADVISES Please phone Lina Hooper on 22166 or send resume to GRAHAM WILL BE OFF ISLAND FOR the [email protected] MEDICAL REASONS UNTIL 11TH OCTOBER. Any urgent calls may be made to 22556 Mon-Fri SHOP ASSISTANT required for Slick’s in the Mall. during normal business hours. Any inconvenience is Must be available to work 6 days per week. Please regretted. phone 22473 BRANKA HOUSE LUNCH RESTAURANT opens The Leagues Club is looking for part time BAR Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12noon. ATTENDANTS for evening & weekend shifts. Please ‘phone 22346 Knowledge of Bar work an advantage and applicants must enjoy working with the public. Contact Tim VISITING SPECIALISTS Ph:22440 TERRY GREEN, PODIATRIST will be at the PART TIME CHEF. Must be well versed on both hospital from 6th October - 10th October. Please Asian and Western cuisine. Call Emee on 50786 ‘phone the hospital for an appointment.

BAKERY ASSISTANT. Hot Krust requires an experienced assistant with a positive attitude and LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E excellent customer skills. Early starts and weekend work will be required. All enquiries to Kay on 22407 NORFOLK ISLAND TASMAN SEA NOTICES TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS DR JOHN LYNCH IRIDOLIGIST AND HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt NATUROPATH will be re-visiting Norfolk from 20 SEPTEMBER - 26 September at The Eliza Centre. Phone 22088 or Saturday 5 8.47am 1.5 2.50pm 0.2 22234 to make an appointment Sunday 6 9.21am 1.5 3.23pm 0.2 Monday 7 9.56am 1.5 3.57pm 0.2 THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND FIRST SUNDAY IN THE MONTH, FAMILY SERVICE for 6 Tuesday 8 10.31am 1.5 4.32pm 0.3 September 2009, will be at 10 am this Sunday at Wednesday 9 11.09am 1.5 5.11pm 0.3 All Saints Kingston followed by morning tea. All are Thursday 10 11.51am 1.5 5.53pm 0.4 very welcome. The 8.30 am and 7.30pm services as Friday 11 12.41pm 1.4 6.11am 0.3 normal Saturday 12 1.43pm 1.3 7.02am 0.3

Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 127 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

SITTING OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORFOLK ISLAND At the sitting of the Legislative Assembly on 26 August 2009, the House resolved to adjourn until Wednesday 16 September 2009.

26 August 2009 ROBIN-ELEANOR ADAMS CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS The next sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down for Tuesday 8 September 2009 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston. A.V.A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2010 EMPLOYMENT ACT 1988 I, Andre Neville Nobbs, Chief Minister, in accordance with section 9 of the Employment Act 1988, declare the following days to be public holidays in Norfolk Island during 2010 

Friday 1 January 2010 New Years Day Tuesday 26 January 2010 Australia Day Saturday 6 March 2010 Foundation Day Friday 2 April 2010 Good Friday Monday 5 April 2010 Easter Monday Sunday 25 April 2010 Anzac Day Tuesday 8 June 2010 Anniversary (Bounty) Day Monday 14 June 2010 Queen’s Birthday Monday 11 October 2010 Show Day Wednesday 24 November 2010 Thanksgiving Day Saturday 25 December 2010 Christmas Day Monday 27 December 2010 In lieu of Boxing Day

Dated 26 August 2009 A.N. NOBBS CHIEF MINISTER

PROTECTION OF MOVABLE CULTURAL HERITAGE ACT 1987 APPOINTMENT AND RE-APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF NORFOLK ISLAND CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE I, Andre Neville Nobbs, Chief Minister, under section 9 of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1987, and in accordance with the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly on 26 August 2009, re-appoint 

Beryl Phyllis Evans; Neil Alexander Tavener; and Eve Semple to be members of the Norfolk Island Cultural Heritage Committee for the period 26 August 2009 to 25 August 2013; and further, in accordance with the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly on 26 August 2009, under section 9 of the Act, I appoint 

Rhonda Griffith as a member of the Norfolk Island Cultural Heritage Committee for the period 26 August 2009 to 25 August 2013.

Dated 31 August 2009 A.N. NOBBS CHIEF MINISTER - 128 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1982 CLOSURE OF ROAD ON SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2009 I, Christopher Magri, Minister for Commerce and Industry, under section 50 of the Road Traffic Act 1982, close that part of the road specified in the Schedule to all vehicular traffic on Sunday 27 September 2009 for the period of time specified in the Schedule.

Dated 31 August 2009 C.A.C. MAGRI MINISTER FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

SCHEDULE Being all of Middlegate Road from the southeastern intersection of Queen Elizabeth Avenue to the northern eastern intersection of Country Road during the period 9.30 am to 10.30 am.

STOCK DISEASES ACT 1936 REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTORS I, Stephanie Victoria Jack, Minister for the Environment, Education and Social Welfare, under section 4 of the Stock Diseases Act 1936, revoke all previous appointments of inspectors, and appoint 

Dene Snell; Simon Bigg; Neil Tavener; and Jacqueline May to be an inspector for the purposes of the Act.

Dated 31 August 2009 S.V. JACK MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE

POUNDS ACT 1934 TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF POUNDKEEPER I, Stephaine Victoria Jack, Minister for the Environment, Education and Social Welfare, under section 3 of the Pounds Act 1934, hereby revoke the appointment of

James Allen Partridge to be the poundkeeper, and appoint 

Dene Snell to be the poundkeeper for the purposes of the Act.

Dated 31 August 2009 S.V. JACK MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE

POUNDS ACT 1934 TERMINATION OF AUTHORISATION AND AUTHORISATION OF PERSON TO ACT AS POUNDKEEPER I, Stephaine Victoria Jack, Minister for the Environment, Education and Social Welfare, under section 3 of the Pounds Act 1934, hereby revoke the authorisation of 

Norris Ian Buffett to act as the poundkeeper and authorise 

Simon Bigg to act as the poundkeeper during the absence or incapacity of the poundkeeper for the purposes of the Act.

Dated 31 August 2009 S.V. JACK MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE - 129 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

PASTURAGE AND ENCLOSURE ACT 1949 Regulation 5 I, Stephanie Victoria Jack, Minister for the Environment Education and Social Welfare, direct the owners of stock depastured under the Pasturage and Enclosure Act 1949, to muster the stock for drenching and inspection by the Stock Inspector at one of the following places between 7 am and 3 pm on any of the dates indicated below for that area. Any variation of dates will be notified over the local radio. Stock Found in the Following areas Muster Place Muster Dates

Kingston, Store Road Middlegate Pound Paddock, Kingston 31 August; 1 and 2 September 2009 Rooty Hill Road Cutters Corn Bloody Bridge Bumboras Peters Highway New Farm Road Longridge Rocky Point

Anson Bay Road Duncombe Bay Road Mission Pool Yards 7 and 8 September 2009 Mt Pitt Road Mission Road Headstone Road Douglas Drive

Cockpit Burnt Pine Cattleyard at Cascade 10 and 11 September 2009 New Cascade Road J.E. Road Red Road Cascade

Ball Bay Old Ball Bay Corral 13, 14 and 15 September 2009 Bucks Point Steels Point It should be noted that owners of stock to which this direction applies are required to attend either in person or by their appointed agent, at the appropriate muster place to assist the Stock Inspector.

It should be further noted that an approved right of pasturage must exist in respect of calves over the age of 6 months, which are expected to be depastured on common land.

Dated 26 August 2009 S.V. JACK MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Are sought for the proposed extraction and stockpiling of materials from the Kingston Pier within KAVHA

The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced civil contractors committed to quality assurance and experienced in bulk earthworks in an environmentally and geotechnical sensitive area within KAVHA.

Suitable civil contractors should supply a per hour rate for the following including GST and if applicable fuel: 20 tonne excavators 10 tonne plus trucks Loaders Dozers Watertrucks Time frame for the works at this stage is 9 weeks from commencement of the project and it is envisaged that hours of work will be Mon to Sat 0700 to 1700. Consideration may be given to Sunday work if necessary.

Any further information including General notes and Specifications can be obtained from Michael Johnston – Public Works from Mon 7 September 2009 during normal working hours – 0700 to 1500 Mon to Fri.

All Expressions of Interest should be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Kingston Pier - Expressions of Interest” and placed in the tender box located in the Records section of the Administration Building at Kingston by 4.00 pm on Monday 21 September 2009.

Dated 2 September 2009 MICHAEL R JOHNSTON MANAGER – PUBLIC WORKS - 130 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND PLANNING ASSISTANT PART-TIME CONTRACT FOR 6 MONTHS

SALARY: $32,913-34,544 (based on qualifications, skills and experience) p.a. (pro-rata) plus 15% loading in lieu of entitlements Applications are being sought from persons interested in the position of Planning Assistant at the Administration of Norfolk Island, commencing 1 October 2009.

This part-time position is for a period of six months initially, and may be extended for a further six months depending on performance and planning priorities. The particular days and hours of work will be determined and fixed by agreement with the Planning Officer, but it is anticipated that this part-time contract will cover approximately 2 ½ days per week within normal business hours.

Some of the major duties and responsibilities of the position include – • Assist the Planning Officer in preparing for meetings of the Planning and Environment Board; • Registering and preparing documentation associated with Development Applications; • Assist the Planning Officer in assessing Development Applications; • General office assistance related to the work of the Planning Officer, Conservator of Public Reserves and Manager, Land Use and Environment; and • Answering enquiries from the general public.

The person must have high level communication, administrative and organisational skills, including an advanced level of skill in the use of MS Word and Excel; good report writing skills, the ability to manage a number of tasks at the same time, and the ability to make and organise clear and concise records of communications and site inspections. The person must have a commitment to efficient and effective service delivery to customers of the Administration of Norfolk Island; and understanding of ethical conduct and public service accountability; an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles and practices in the workplace.

Position Specifications for this position form an integral part of this advertisement and will be the basis of determining eligibility for the position. These list the full set of responsibilities and criteria are available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to Alan McNeil at email [email protected] or telephone 23595 during business hours.

This contract will be on a casual basis and will pay a 15% loading in lieu of entitlements, are subject to 7 days notice and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service level needs.

Casual engagement will be on merit according to qualifications, skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the position criteria, responsibilities and setting out your previous work experience. This position is advertised for one week only and applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 11 September 2009.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND FORESTER / CHIEF RANGER / CONSERVATOR FT65 CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS, POSSIBLE EXTENSION TO A THIRD YEAR

SALARY RANGE: $41,205 to $43,634 p.a. (subject to qualifications, skills and experience) plus up to a 10% gratuity per annum Applications are being sought from persons interested in the position of Forester/Chief Ranger/Conservator of Public Reserves responsible for the management of the Parks and Forestry Section of the Administration of Norfolk Island. The Parks and Forestry Section is currently responsible for maintaining forestry plantations in public reserves and in the Forestry Zone of the National Park, processing the timber from these plantations, and for managing public reserves across Norfolk Island. The Parks and Forestry Section operates from the Forestry Depot, located within the boundaries of the Norfolk Island National Park, and also the Tanalith Plant located at Fletcher Christian Road. The responsibilities of the section are under review and the position provides the opportunity to play a fundamental role in scoping the role of the section in the future and implementing change consistent with the move to performance restructuring within the Administration.

This position is offered as a performance-based contract closely tied to the performance measures that will be contained in the Forestry budget. The contract will be for two years initially, during the time in which performance-based budgeting is introduced into the Forestry section. The contract will be renewable for a further year, thereafter, based on meeting individual performance standards.

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To fill this position you will need to have competent skills, knowledge and experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, and/or natural resource management with qualifications at or higher than certificate level or equivalent. Applicants should also have experience in the development and implementation of forestry and/or natural resource area management programs, project management skills, and an ability to prepare professional technical reports and budgets.

Position Specifications for this position form an integral part of this advertisement and will be the basis of determining eligibility for the position. These list the full set of responsibilities and criteria and are available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to Alan McNeil at email [email protected] or telephone 23595 during business hours.

This engagement will be determined on merit according to qualifications, skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the position criteria, responsibilities and setting out your previous work experience. This position is advertised for two weeks and applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 18 September 2009.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND IT OFFICER FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 1 YEAR (25-30 Hours per Week)

SALARY RANGE: $38,691 to $40,309 p.a. (subject to qualifications, skills and experience) plus up to a 10% gratuity per annum Applications are being sought from persons interested in the part time role of Information Technology Officer within the Administration of Norfolk Island.

To fill this position you will need to have: qualifications in a technical field such as computers, telecommunications, electronics or electrical; experience in training including maintenance of a training program, experience with administering Windows in a network domain environment; experience in user support in a computer environment; experience in repair and maintenance of electronic equipment including sub-modules; solid understanding of internet protocols and operation; be highly motivated with potential for excelling in the computer and electronic fields; have an ability to work unsupervised and as a team member; be customer focused and be willing to continue learning.

In the short term the successful applicant will be responsible for conducting and maintaining a training program for Administration staff in the use of office applications.

Position Specifications for this position form an integral part of this advertisement and will be the basis of determining eligibility for the position. These list the full set of responsibilities and criteria and are available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to the Information Technology Manager, Steve Mathews, on 22001 during business hours.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND CASUAL VACANCY CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER FT270 Short Term Relief – Two Weeks from 5 October 2009 SALARY RANGE: $32,913 to $34,544 p.a. (subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Applications are being sought for a casual vacancy to relieve in the position of Customer Service Officer within the Liquor Bond of the Administration of Norfolk Island for two weeks from 5 October 2009.

To fill this position you will need to have experience in retail sales including eftpos and cash transactions, proven ability to work competently as an individual and/or part of a team; personal qualities of honesty, accuracy and confidentiality; and an ability to communicate with the public in a courteous manner.

All Administration casual engagements are paid a 15% loading in lieu of entitlements, are subject to 7 days notice and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service level needs. (continued over) - 132 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

Position Specifications for this position form an integral part of this advertisement and will be the basis of determining eligibility for the position. These list the full set of responsibilities and criteria and are available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to Doug Jackson at email [email protected] or on telephone 22106 during business hours.

This engagement will be determined on merit according to qualifications, skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the position criteria, responsibilities and setting out your previous work experience. This position is advertised for one week only and applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 11 September 2009. GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND

ELECTRICITY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN (TWO POSITIONS) FT58a AND FT314 CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS, POSSIBLE EXTENSION TO A THIRD YEAR

SALARY RANGE: $32,913 to $36,988 p.a. (subject to qualifications, skills and experience) plus up to a 10% gratuity per annum

Applications are being sought from persons interested in the position of Qualified Tradesman (Electricity), two positions are available. The positions are within the Electricity undertaking and report to the Electricity Manager.

These positions are offered as a performance-based contract closely tied to the performance measures that will be contained in the Electricity budget. The contracts will be for two years initially, during the time in which performance- based budgeting is introduced into the Electricity undertaking. The contract will be renewable for a further year, thereafter, based on meeting individual performance standards.

To fill this position you will need to have Electrical Engineering Trade Qualifications or a related trade with previous experience in the electrical trade (Electrical Trades Certificate, Linesman Certificate and Electronic Trades). Proven ability to effectively and efficiently carry out verbal and written instructions; proven ability to work competently as an individual and/or as part of a team to provide effective and efficient service to others; demonstrated personal qualities including honesty, reliability and time management; a willingness to accept change and learn new practices; enthusiasm to learn all aspects of the trade in a safe and proper manner; drivers licence – minimum HR class; ability to communicate with the public in a courteous manner ensuring the appropriate information is supplied and clarified if required; an ability to be available to perform duty in an emergency 24 hour 7 day callout basis.

Position Specifications for this position form an integral part of this advertisement and will be the basis of determining eligibility for the position. These list the full set of responsibilities and criteria and are available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to John (Moochie) Christian at email [email protected] or telephone 22078 during business hours.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES ACT 1963 I, Riki Charles Cooper of Norfolk Island, give notice under section 21(3) of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1963, that on 28 August 2009 I changed my name from Riki Charles Cooper to Riki Charles Christian. R. CHRISTIAN - 133 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND  CASUAL VACANCY

IMMIGRATION OFFICER FT71A Short Term Relief – Three Months from 28 October 2009

SALARY RANGE: $41,205 to $43,634 p.a. (subject to qualifications, skills and experience) Applications are being sought for a casual vacancy to relieve in the position of Immigration Officer within the Immigration Department of the Administration of Norfolk Island for three months from 28 October 2009.

To fill this position you will need to have qualifications to HSC (or equivalent), competent skills, knowledge and experience in immigration, personal qualities of honesty, accuracy and confidentiality and a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

All Administration casual engagements are paid a 15% loading in lieu of entitlements, are subject to 7 days notice and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service level needs.

Position Specifications for this position form an integral part of this advertisement and will be the basis of determining eligibility for the position. These list the full set of responsibilities and criteria and are available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to Alan Buffett at email [email protected] or on telephone 22140 during business hours.

This engagement will be determined on merit according to qualifications, skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the position criteria, responsibilities and setting out your previous work experience. This position is advertised for one week only and applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than 4.00 pm on Friday 11 September 2009.

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ACT 1984 NOTIFICATION OF RATINGS I, Geoffrey Robert Gardner, Minister for Tourism and Health, in accordance with section 31A of the Tourist Accommodation Act 1984, publish the Official Tourist Accommodation Gradings (STAR Ratings) in the Schedule as assessed by AAA Tourism. These gradings are the only classification of accommodation standard permitted. Penalty of 10 units exists for a breach of this arrangement.

Dated 1 September 2009 G.R. GARDNER MINISTER FOR TOURISM AND HEALTH

SCHEDULE OFFICIAL TOURIST ACCOMMODATION GRADINGS AS AT 1 SEPTEMBER 2009 GRADINGS ASSESSED BY AAA TOURISM. Self Catering (includes Units, Cottages, Houses) 1 STAR  Clean basic accommodation with simple furnishings and facilities.

2 STAR  Moderate accommodation with comfortable furnishings and facilities.

3 STAR  Well appointed establishments offering good comfortable accommodation and facilities.

4 STAR  Excellent quality accommodation, furnishings and facilities.

5 STAR  International quality appointments, furnishings and decor with an extensive range of first class guest services and facilities. A benchmark under the applicable rating criteria.

Additional Half STAR  The additional half STAR indicates establishments offering similar standard to the appropriate full STAR rating, but offering more comfort by providing additional features and items.

(Under Refurbishment 2010) The Property has undertaken a sufficient amount of refurbishment to uphold their rating, however the refurbishment is required to be completed by the following year’s assessment if the rating is to be retained. (continued over) - 134 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

5 STAR Self Catering  Forrester Court (Under Refurbishment 2010) (1 Cottage not rated – Occupied at assessment)

4 ½ STAR Self Catering  By The Bay Christian’s of Bucks Point (Under Refurbishment 2010) Cobbys of Crystal Pool Jacaranda Park Holiday Cottages (Under Refurbishment 2010) Shearwater Scenic Villas (Under Refurbishment 2010) Tintoela of Norfolk (1 Studio Unit at 3 STAR) (1 House – Rating Under Review – Occupied at assessment) TradeWinds Country Cottages (Under Refurbishment 2010)

4 STAR Self Catering  Colony Lodge (Under Refurbishment 2010) Cumberland Resort and Spa (Under Refurbishment 2010) (1 House at 4 ½ STAR) Dii Elduu (Under Refurbishment 2010) Endeavour Lodge (Under Refurbishment 2010) (1 Cottage at 3 ½ STAR) Green STAR Accredited (Environmentally Friendly) Kentia Holiday Apartments (Under Refurbishment 2010) Lavendula Garden Cottage (Under Refurbishment 2010) Ocean Breeze Cottages (Under Refurbishment 2010) Poinciana Cottages (Under Refurbishment 2010) Selwyn Cottage (Under Refurbishment 2010) Shiralee Executive Cottages (Under Refurbishment 2010)

3 ½ STAR Self Catering  Anson Bay Lodge Bligh Court Cottages (1 Cottage not rated – Occupied at assessment) Callam Court Apartments, Callam House & Cottage Cascade Garden Apartments (1 House not rated – Occupied at assessment) Channers Corner Holiday Apartments Daydreamer Apartments Fantasy Island Resort Fletcher Christian Apartments Haydanblair House Hibiscus Aloha Green STAR Accredited (Environmentally Friendly) Hibiscus Crown Hibiscus Regal Hibiscus Tudor Hideaway Retreat (Under Refurbishment 2010) Islander Lodge Kingston Cottages (1 Cottage at 3 STAR) Mulberry Valley Hideaway Norfolk Holiday Apartments Oceanview Apartments Panorama Seaside Apartments Pinevalley Apartments Saints Holiday Apartments Settlers Cottages Tau Gardens Green STAR Accredited (1 House not rated – Occupied at assessment) (Environmentally Friendly) The Bounty Lodge The Crest Apartments (5 Studio Units – Under Refurbishment 2010) The Ponderosa Viewrest Inn (Under Refurbishment 2010) (4 Cottages at 4 STAR – Under Refurbishment 2010) Whispering Pines

3 STAR Self Catering  Central Garden Apartments Dolphin Inn (Rating Under Review–Closed for renovations at assessment) Mokutu Inn (Under Refurbishment 2010) Norfolk Budget Apartments Pacific Palms Seavista Holiday Apartments & Cottages The Polynesian Apartments (1 Cottage at Rating Under Review–Occupied at assessment)

2 ½ STAR Self Catering  none

2 STAR Self Catering  Bergagnins Cottage

No Self Catering received an overall property grading below 2 STAR. (continued over) - 135 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

Hotel 1 STAR  Establishments offering a basic standard of accommodation. Simply furnished. Resident Manager.

2 STAR  Well maintained establishments offering an average standard of accommodation with average furnishings, bedding, and floor coverings.

3 STAR  Well appointed establishments offering a comfortable standard of accommodation, with above average furnishings and floor coverings.

4 STAR  Exceptionally well appointed establishments with a high level of facilities, plus quality furnishings, offering a high degree of comfort. High standard of presentation and guest services provided.

5 STAR  International standard establishments offering a high degree of facilities, out-standing appointments, furnishings and decor with an extensive range of first class guest services. A number and variety of room styles and/or suites available. Choice of dining facilities, 24-hour room service, housekeeping and valet parking. Porterage and concierge services available as well as a dedicated business centre and conference facilities.

Additional Half STAR  The additional half STAR indicates establishments offering similar standard to the appropriate full STAR rating, but offering more comfort by providing additional features and items.

5 STAR Hotel  none

4 ½ STAR Hotel  none

4 STAR Hotel  none

3 ½ STAR Hotel  All Seasons Colonial of Norfolk Island Governor’s Lodge Resort (12 Units at 3 STAR) South Pacific Resort Hotel

3 STAR Hotel  Castaway Hotel and Apartments Hillcrest Gardens Hotel (Under Refurbishment 2010) (6 Units – Rating Under Review – Condition at assessment) (5 Cottages and 4 Units at 3 ½ STAR Self Catering)

No Hotel received an overall property grading below 3 STAR.

Guest Lodge/Guest House/Bed and Breakfast 1 STAR  Clean basic accommodation with simple furnishings and facilities.

2 STAR  Moderate accommodation with comfortable furnishings and facilities.

3 STAR  Well appointed establishments offering good comfortable accommodation and facilities.

4 STAR  Excellent quality accommodation, furnishings and facilities. Must provide either individual or ensuite facilities for each bedroom.

5 STAR  International quality appointments, furnishings and decor with an extensive range of first class guest services and facilities. Provision of ensuites to all bedrooms plus the communal areas and bedroom must contain an alternative to air- conditioning. (continued over) - 136 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 38 Friday 4 September 2009

Additional Half STAR  The additional half STAR indicates establishments offering similar standard to the appropriate full STAR rating, but providing more facilities and features for the guest.

5 STAR Guest Lodge/Guest House/Bed and Breakfast  none

4 ½ STAR Guest Lodge/Guest House/Bed and Breakfast  none

4 STAR Guest Lodge/Guest House/Bed and Breakfast  none

3 ½ STAR Guest Lodge/Guest House/Bed and Breakfast  Highlands Lodge and Cottage Green STAR Accredited (Environmentally Friendly)

No Guest Lodge/Guest House/Bed and Breakfast received an overall property grading below 3 ½ STAR.

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

The applicants claim to be the persons in whom the fee simple vested based on their claims to have been in possession of the land for the requisite 12 years.

APPLICANT LOT SECTION PORTION ROAD B.E. Christian-Bailey 84 8 2c Taries Lane

An application under Section 133 of the Act is made for the purpose of bringing land under the Guaranteed Land Titles system. Submission about the title to the land, including submissions from persons who might wish to challenge the applicant’s claim to have been in adverse possession of the land for the requisite 12 years, must be lodged within 14 days after publication of this notice at the Land Titles Office, Kingston.

ALLEN BATAILLE REGISTRAR OF TITLES

***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldfield A Christian Outreach Centre Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** SUNDAY 8.30 am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Chapel Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket followed by morning tea. 10.00 am Family Service with Holy ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** Communion at All Saints Kingston followed by morning tea. SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. 7. 30 pm Evening Prayer at All Saints Kingston followed by Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Childrens “Sing A Long”. Sunday School - 10.00am. Fijiian Service - 7.00pm every MONDAY 7.30 pm Bible Study at John and Mary Duke’s Sunday. Home MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting. All Welcome WEDNESDAY 5.30 pm Bible Study at John and Mary The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 Duke’s Home THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston FRIDAY 12.00 md Bible Study at All Saints Kingston. 5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM & FM Bands UNITING CHURCH Cascade Road Pastor Robert Green Ph: 22179 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Do this in remembrance of Me (Luke 22:19) Pastor. Mike Browning SUNDAY at 10 am: Service of Holy Communion. All Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 welcome. email: [email protected] TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme in the AM Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au Band MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South OPPORTUNITY SHOP Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested The Opportunity Shop sells persons. Good clean clothes, Small household items, TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets WEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio Norfolk Island CDs Norfolk HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School Friday: 2 pm to 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A word from the Lord. VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT Tourist Attraction Do not pollute your tongues by speaking evil of another. Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts Recognise your enemies as friends, and consider those who Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display wish you evil as the wishers of good. Do not see evil as evil Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm and then compromise with your opinion, because to treat Admission $2:00 in a smooth, kindly way one whom you consider evil or an enemy is hypocrisy, and this is not worthy. Act in such a way ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH that your heart will be free from hatred.” For enquiries or Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 discussion, ‘phone 22116. Administrator Father Paul Hilder Parish Council President - Jim Kiernan, for Baptism, First Communion and Weddings please contact Jim - 23596. Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pm Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass.

METEOROLOGICAL DATA AUGUST 2009 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Thursday 27th 1023.1 21.8 18.3 NW 18 1112 Trace 4.9 Friday 28th 1022.4 19.9 17.0 NNE 14 2330 0.2 5.4 Saturday 29th 1018.0 20.3 16.1 WNW 18 1149 3.6 9.7 Sunday 30th 1017.0 20.5 14.4 NNW 27 2244 0.2 6.7 Monday 31st 1016.5 19.0 16.0 W 26 0103 2.6 2.4 Tuesday 1st 1017.9 18.3 14.5 SE 17 2313 1.4 0.1 Wednesday 2nd 1021.0 18.6 15.3 SE 24 2036 8.6 10.1 MONTHLY MEANS FOR AUGUST. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR AUGUST : 34.2mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 18.3 AVERAGE AUGUST RAINFALL : 126.9mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 13.2 RAINFALL FOR 2009 TO DATE : 722.4mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 6.6 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1300.1mm Offer with pride top PROUDS PHARMACY SCOTTISH and TAYLOR’S ROAD • PH 22117 CRAIGS for EUROPEAN PANADOL KNITWEAR KNITWEAR Approx. 1/2 price Cold & Flu Relief the of identical Caplets items elsewhere SPECIALISTS in Australia In Mark’s Homestyle Bakery Reduces fever (MEN AND LADIES) and New Zealand Phone 22723 • Mobile 50739 �� NIKE �� JUST DO IT OPENOPEN �� 6 �� 40% OFF mainland prices on all DAYS �� Shoes and Clothing �� from �� FRANK’S SHOES �� and THE SHOEBOX 7.30a.m.7.30a.m. �� Ph: 22636 or 54996 ��

Smudgies Health Plus Food JUST ARRIVED - Restrings BILLIE GOAT SOAP RestringingRestringing SServiceervice Fuel and Groceries Salad Bar •Vitamins Tennis and Squash Rackets Health Supplements Clothes, Shoes and Balls 7 DAYS A WEEK Dried Fruit and Nuts Ph 22568 or 50568 7.00a.m. - 9.00p.m. Foodland Mall • Ph. 22919 Power Yoga Strawberry Fields Garden Studio

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