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Thursday, November 5, 2020 perthnow.com.au/community-news INSIDE Picture: David Baylis >> Honouring the fallen PAGES 4-5 Ella inspires Page 6 Fireworks fizz out HILLARYS’ annual fireworks have been cancelled because of THEY NEVER MET BUT HE CAN’T FORGET HIM COVID-19 health concerns. Hillarys Boardwalk announced on Tuesday it would not hold its free fireworks festival to mark the start of summer on the last weekend of November. Marketing and events manager Niall Warren UNKNOWN said the decision was “in keeping with the THE unidentified sailor from the ill-fated HMAS Syd- direction of health ney won’t be far from the mind of navy veteran Brian advice and the inability O’Shannassy in Joondalup this Remembrance Day. to safely manage a The 94-year-old Mr O’Shannassy helped author- non-ticketed event”. ities find the sailor’s grave on Christmas Island He said the decision before his body was exhumed and reburied at Gerald- wasn’t made lightly and ton War Cemetery. organisers appreciated it would cause some FULL STORY P5 disappointment. SAILOR JOO 2 • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS JOO November 5, 2020 NEWS 3 Hope Criticism ramping up floats AFTER a fire which caused Tyler Brown Mr Kirkup said figures spokesman said ramping per cent increase in the He said this included the about $100,000 damage in released on Monday showed hours for JHC between July number of people present- State Government’s com- May to Beyond Rest in Joon- OPPOSITION health ramping at JHC had reached 1 and October 31 were ing with life-threatening mitment to expanding JHC’s dalup, the flotation therapy spokesman Zak Kirkup has “a record 677 hours in Octo- actually down 26 per cent conditions requiring imme- emergency department and business is back operating called on the State Govern- ber”. compared to the same period diate attention.” increasing public in-patient again. ment to “urgently fix the “It is now at crisis point last year. He said demand for in- beds. The Clarke Crescent busi- ambulance ramping crisis”, there, with a spike every sin- “At the same time, there patient beds and physical “A hospital liaison officer ness co-owned by West Coast which he said was “spirall- gle month since April when has also been a 7 per cent space within the emergency from St John Ambulance star Josh Kennedy reopened ing out of control at Joonda- the total was just 56 hours,” increase in emergency department were two fac- also started in the JHC ED this week. lup Health Campus”. he said. “It is alarming that department presentations,” tors that could increase on October 17 and has been “The fit-out is being final- Ramping is where patients it has reached record levels he said. “October saw a spike ambulance ramping. working alongside the hospi- ised, float tanks are being re- are forced to wait in ambu- at a time when there is no in both the number of ED “This is why we have both tal team to help get patients installed and the artwork lances for more than 30 min- community spread of presentations and the acuity short- and long-term strate- transferred from the ambu- and everything is being utes before being handed COVID-19.” of those presentations com- gies under way to help lance stretcher and handed unpacked and set up,” the over to emergency depart- However, a North Metro- pared to two months earlier. improve the situation,” he over to hospital staff as business said on Facebook. ments. politan Health Service “There has also been a 10 said. quickly as possible,” he said. Reef in Limestone for sea walls pipeline WORKS at Ocean Reef Mari- na and questions on coastal SCHOOL students have used paths were discussed at a their engineering skills to recent community webinar. help create some of the mod- Residents and interested ules that will be used to con- stakeholders had an oppor- struct a new fishing hot spot tunity to hear online from about 7km offshore at Ocean DevelopmentWA about the Reef. progress of early works and The State Government’s the next steps. $1 million artificial reef pro- These include the comple- ject now has all the environ- tion of the Hodges Drive mental approvals required extension and preparations and is scheduled for installa- for the construction of two tion early next year. breakwaters using up to About 20 students from 800,000 tonnes of limestone schools across Perth taking sourced from Development- part in the Future Engineers WA’s limestone quarry at STEM program for high Neerabup. school girls in years 8 to 12 A temporary coastal path worked with contractor Sub- will be put in place, while the con Blue Solutions to cast project design includes new some of the modules that paths through the marina, will form the reef. connecting with the existing The reef will be installed paths to the north and south. at a depth of 27m and will Picture: Michele Kwok comprise 292 low relief con- The rock on the beach at Ocean Reef featuring the engraving ‘Vergulde Draeck 1656’. crete modules ranging in size from 0.7m to 1.8m, and Open day span an area of 150,000sqm. Rock history to move for new harbour THE developer of Ocean The modules have been Reef Marina will hold an designed to attract multiple open day on November 22. fish species, including yel- A CELEBRATED commun- ing rescue boats never local significance of the Titanic. DevelopmentWA Visitors can speak to the lowtail kingfish, samson ity landmark associated found those left behind. engraving and the site’s plans to carefully remove project team about the mari- fish, silver trevally and pink with the historic Gilt Three centuries later, in maritime connection, De- the engraved rock prior to na plans and works. snapper. Dragon shipwreck will be 1956, a rock was discovered velopmentWA has engaged starting construction on Families can also take “It is exciting to see our preserved and relocated to on the beach at Ocean Reef internationally renowned that area of the site. part in eco-crafts, indig- next generation of engi- a new home as part of the featuring an engraving of conservation expert Ian It will work with the rel- enous art, a fishing simula- neers and scientists taking Ocean Reed Marina redeve- the words ‘Vergulde MacLeod to provide advice evant stakeholders to tor and face painting. the opportunity to get lopment. Draeck 1656’. on the preservation and determine a new location. “We’re excited to be able to involved in the artificial reef The Vergulde Draeck The engraving was scien- safe relocation of the rock. “It’s important to ensure continue to engage with the project,” Fisheries Minister (Gilt Dragon) was wrecked tifically tested and it was Dr MacLeod is a former there is local history at the local community, ensuring Peter Tinley said. off the coast of WA in 1656. determined to be a hoax. executive director of the Ocean Reef Marina site, the development is truly rep- “Artificial reefs are a fan- Survivors reached the However, the intrigue and WA Maritime Museum and and preserving these local resentative of the local ar- tastic addition to our marine coast and a small number debate over the rock has has significant experience stories maintains a sense of ea,” Lands Minister Ben environment and provide travelled to the then- seen it become a local land- advising on conservation place in our community,” Wyatt said. recreational fishers and div- named Batavia, now Jakar- mark in the decades since. projects, including the Joondalup MLA Emily It’s on at Ocean Reef Sea ers with new experiences.” ta, to seek help but return- In recognition of the recovery of items from the Hamilton said. Sports Club, 10am to 4pm. JOO 4 REMEMBRANCE DAY November 5, 2020 NEWS ...................................................................... P1-18 WHAT’S ON .............................................................. P18 ZEST FOR LIFE ................................................... P25-27 We shall honour them EDUCATION ........................................................ P31-35 REAL ESTATE .................................................... P42-43 Lucy Jarvis The Naval Association Perth North sub-section will TRADES DIRECTORY ....................................... P44-48 VETERANS groups will hold its November 11 service EMPLOYMENT ........................................................ P48 honour the 75th anniversary at the Wanneroo War Memo- of the end of World War II at rial from 11am. CLASSIFIEDS ........................................................... P48 Remembrance Day services Wanneroo RSL president SPORT ...................................................................... P49 this year. Jack le Cras will speak about MOTORING .............................................................. P50 Yanchep and Two Rocks the 75th anniversary of the RSL will hold services in Signing of the Peace in Yanchep National Park this World War II. INSIDE month to give the wider com- Mr le Cras was serving in munity an opportunity to the Royal Australian Navy take part. when Japan surrendered in As November 11 falls on a 1945 and witnessed the for- Wednesday, the veterans mal signing of surrender in Yanchep Two Rocks RSL secretary Malcolm Gow and Editorial Director: Amanda Keenan group decided to hold an Tokyo Bay. president Bill Jones at the War Memorial in Yanchep News Production: Justin Bianchini extra service on Sunday, Remembrance Day guest National Park. Picture: David Baylis Design: Carly Pilton November 8 to enable more speakers will include RAN Features Editor Arylene Westlake-Jennings people to attend commemo- (Rtd) Captain Brian Dela- ments will follow. 17 Tapping Way, with a light Digital Editor: Alison Middleton rations. mont and Wanneroo Mayor Quinns Rocks RSL will lunch served after. There General inquiries: 9237 1000 Both services will start Tracey Roberts. hold its service on Novem- will also be a service at the Email: [email protected] 10.30am at the War Memo- The service will include ber 11 from 10.45am at Joondalup War Memorial in Reporters: rial outside Yanchep Inn.

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