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

Volume 50, No. 13 SATURDAY, 30th MAY 2015 Price $2.75

From This to This “Church in a Convict Goal” Early Adventism on Norfolk Island Last Saturday, 23rd May 2015 I joined with members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and others, to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the foundation of the church on Norfolk Island. Remonstrance Motion We had reported on the 100th Anniversary back in Photo: The Hon. David E. Buffett presenting the our issue of 27th May, 1995 but lo and behold I found Remonstrance to Senator Gavin Marshall, Deputy on the Internet on 29th May 2015 the following extract, President of the Senate. under the heading “Church in a Convict Goal”, from The Legislative Assembly at its sitting on 20 an educational series written by Milton Hook. May 2015 resolved that a Remonstrance Motion be (continued inside) delivered to the Australian Parliament objecting to the removal of the Legislative Assembly and the elected representation of the Norfolk Island community, and petitioned that any change in governance, to be the subject of a referendum in Norfolk Island. The Speaker, the Hon. David E. Buffett, delivered on Monday last 25 May, the formal Remonstrance to the Deputy President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in their parliamentary offices. (continued overleaf)

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FridayFriday night night to to 10pm! 10pm! OpenOpen Wednesday Wednesday——SundaySunday 5pm 5pm——88pmpm Remonstrance Motion - continued Assembly, not the abandonment of all necessary or Speaker Buffett was courteously received and had desirable governance or policy changes. He also discussion about the purpose of the Remonstrance and pointed out the unprecedented step being taken of the infrequent nature of such important communications removing self-government from a community to which directly from one parliament to another. Both Presiding it had been extended over 35 years ago. Officers undertook to consider its content seriously Speaker Buffett also stressed that the Norfolk and to bring it to the attention of their respective Island Government and the Norfolk community, chambers. The Remonstrance was tabled in the House while accepting the need for changes to implement of Representatives on Wednesday, 27 May 2015 by the mainland taxes and welfare services, had identified Speaker of the House of Representatives, the full text more effective and efficient governance models which of which is recorded in the Votes and Proceedings of could deliver local, state and territory services better the hansard. No action has been noted in the Senate at suited to Norfolk Island’s particular circumstances at the time of this media release as the Senate does not sit lower cost, without abolishing the Island’s properly until 15 June 2015. elected Assembly. Speaker Buffett responded to radio and television Advice has been received since delivery of the above interviews on the contents of the Remonstrance and Remonstrance, that the Governor-General Assented to the specific grievances detailed therein. There were the package of Norfolk Island amending Legislation questions about whether this was the last available on 26 May 2015. mechanism for Norfolk Island to forestall the abolition David E. Buffett of the Legislative Assembly. Mr Buffett explained that Speaker the Remonstrance sought that the Commonwealth 29 May 2015 Parliament reconsider the abolition of the Legislative FMX BMX FREESTYLE BATTLE.... 18 Dec ‘15!

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TAYLORS ROAD EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (Int + 6723) 22405 WEBSITE: www.petesplace.nlk.nf FAX: (Int + 6723) 23098 From This To This confident that the Lord has many blessings ahead for continued His church on Norfolk.” It tells of the trials and tribulations of the early days Former Greater Sydney Conference President: of the church and in view of our heading “From This Pastor David Blanch was also present with his wife to This” we thought the following extract would give Patti and he wrote “what a privilege it is for Patti and some idea how the Lord has led in the past, to celebrate I to share with you in the celebrations of 120 years of the joys, to remember our forebears and to review the our church life on Norfolk Island. The many colourful challenges. characters have added vibrancy and variations to the “The lease on the former convict church was coming life of the church. Through times of success and times to an end and so was the roof. It had deteriorated to of failure God has been ever present.” a fair-weather church, leaking so badly that organ, Prior to Pastor Dion Fourie’s welcome, we had a rostrum, seats, and floor were thoroughly showered in Song Service conducted by Colleen Fourie who had a downpours. Church members had to huddle in corners musical backing provided by the Nobbs brothers and on rainy Sabbaths. When they considered the cost of Don Reynolds and the Bumboras Uke Band. repairs and the fact that members had to travel so far Pastor Fourie and the church members welcomed to that near-deserted part of the island they concluded His Honour The Hon. Gary Hardgrave and his wife it was time to build in a more central location. Lorraine, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Emily Quintal donated six huge Norfolk Island pine many, many other people. He then led the congregation trees on her property to be logged for the new church in prayer. timber. Ferris and his young boys felled these, pit- There then followed the song “Sweet By and By” sawing the logs into manageable sizes. Then church and Alan “Snow’ Summerscales then gave a younger members hauled them off to the sawmill to be reduced person’s perspective on what he experienced growing further. To raise money for nails, paint, windows and up in the church. other materials, Jessie Ferris organised two sales of Tevita and Colleen then sang a medley and they wares. For these public markets, members brought were followed by Ray Sills who gave a talk on the in sea-shells, crochet work, hand-painted cushions, history and building the church during his time as fruit and vegetables, and home-made bread and cakes. Pastor. Although he had never been to Norfolk Island Jessie herself sold some island scenes she had painted. his wife and her family had lived and worked here in Arthur and the boys made sets of garden furniture and the ‘banana boom’ of the 1930s. He arrived in 1972 donated these to the sales. and they had 62 members in the church. Ray was Property was secured on Cascade Road towards asked to “take an interest in the building of the new the centre of the island and a simple-style weather church and he became a builder’s labourer!’ Most board structure was erected on it. Entrance doors with of the timber for the church came from the late Les covering porches were incorporated half-way along the (Shorty) Nobbs’ property. The church was consecrated building and the roof was covered with wooden split at the end of December 1975. It took 16 weeks for this shingles, iron being too expensive. A small room was church to be put up on a volunteer basis. The thing added at the back of the rostrum for Sabbath School that impressed him during the time he was here was purposes. It took Ferris more than twelve months to the skill that the Norfolk Islanders had when they got complete it. When Pastor Andrew Stewart and his together and the amount of work that they put in to wife, Jean, were visiting en route to Vanuatu Ferris accomplish something like this in 16 weeks.’ decided it would be appropriate to have him dedicate Mitch Mahaffey then gave a special item which the building. was followed by Teveita Naiteitei singing “There is a Everyone scurried around doing the finishing River”. Ralph Weslake then continued with the history touches prior to the dedication. Last minute painting of the church. Ralph said that he arrived on Norfolk was done, the furniture from the old church was on the 6th June 1944 as a member of the New Zealand moved, and everything was scrubbed and polished. armed forces. He made mention of the number of On Friday evening, May 2nd, 1919, Stewart took the children on the island when the church organised a dedication service.” ‘Happy Children’s Hour’ with 120 children taking With that brief introduction let us proceed with the part. When the children grew older they joined the happenings of Saturday, 23rd May 2015. “Pathfinders” which in our church took the place of The programme of the service featured a message Scouts and Girl Guides. “In the time I have been here from the Greater Sydney Conference President: Pastor the church has had 29 ministers. Michael Worker in which he extended congratulations Don Reynolds on the guitar and Eric Craig on violin to the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Norfolk then played a special item with the service coming to island on achieving an incredible milestone. 120 a conclusion after Pastor David Blanch’s Sermon, the years is a long time to be connected to and be part of singing of the Closing hymn “Search Me O Lord” and a local community. In that time the church has created the Pitcairn (Norfolk Anthem”. a wonderful legacy that continues to grow and be a Those who were able to stay then enjoyed the blessing to the community right up to this day. magnificent lunch that had been prepared. “We have been reminded many times that we have nothing to fear for the future except we forget the way that the Lord has led and blessed us in the past. I am 

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This year the Bounty Ball will be held on Saturday 6th June 2015

Norfolk Island celebrates in 2015, the 159th anniversary of the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders on the 8th June 1856. The Evening’s Programme Bounty Ball at Rawson Hall. Casual dress not permitted. No admission fee

7.00 pm THE ROYAL HYMN Progressive Barn Dance Watlz

Old Time Waltz Competitions: The Kindergarten Trophy Donated and presented by Alan and Sue Buffett The Tim Lloyd Trophy (Years 1,2,3) Donated and presented by Tom Lloyd AM The Dolores Davies Trophy (Years 1,2,3 Runner-Up) The Fletcher Christian Trophy (years 4,5,65) The Joyce Buffett Trophy (Secondary children) The Engledow Trophy (Norfolk Island residents) The McCoy Trophy (Norfolk Island residents and visitors) Donated and presented by Mrs Ina Boniface

Dancing continues Tea, Coffee and soft drinks will be available for purchase

COME ONE, COME ALL AND ENJOY OUR BOUNTY BALL Kam lorngf’ aklan NORFOLK ISLAND Anniversary (Bounty) Day

Norfolk Island celebrates on Monday 8th June 2015, the anniversary of the arrival of the Pitcairn Islanders in 1856 with a public holiday and festivities.

A costumed re-enactment is staged at Kingston Pier; a procession travels to the Cenotaph and cemetery for the laying of wreaths. Assemble at the Pier at 9.30am The procession will march from the Cemetery direct to the Compound for a cup of tea and judging of traditional dress, followed by the picnic lunch. This will emphasise that it is a day to celebrate the gathering of traditional families in harmony and goodwill.

Traditional families always contribute a leading role in the festivities, and encourage visitors to witness the re-enactment of the arrival at the Kingston pier, take photographs, and enjoy the ambience of the day.

THIS YEAR the following changes are noted – The Bounty Ball will be held on Saturday 6th June at 7.00 pm at Rawson Hall.

ENJOY ANNIVERSARY (BOUNTY) DAY Kam lorngf’ aklan Year 1 - 1.25pm Super K’s - 1.35pm Great House Races - 2.05pm The community and visitors to the island is asked to please take extreme care if driving around the Kingston area. There will be teacher and police Welcome again to Felix Bachmann our new Deputy supervision on the roads. More information will be Principal at Norfolk Island Central School. Felix has published in Monday’s newsletter, there will also be hit the ground running and has managed to get around an announcement on the local radio. and connect with many of our students and parents Laptop Levy Payment and of course all of the NICS staff. I will be travelling Students in Years 5-11 have all received their to Sydney for the NSW Principals’ Conference in laptops and a reminder that payment is to be made week 8. During this time Mr.Bachmann will be the to the School Front Office. You may pay for the year relieving Principal and Mr. Miller will step into the which is a cost of $60 or by the term of $20. Our bank Deputy Principal’s position. Mark Hall will also be details for direct deposit is: BSB No: 062950; Account attending the Principals’ Conference so I will be No: 00900140. able to connect with him and find out how things are Bounty Ball Dancing going for him as the new Principal of Walcha Central A reminder that students participating in the Bounty School. Ball Dancing, your last practices will be at Rawson The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden is starting Hall on Thursday afternoon. The school bus will to take form here at NICS. Thanks to the work of transport students there, and parents are asked to please Ms. Johnston and her team and the assistance of Mr. collect afterwards. We are looking forward to seeing Vaughan and his construction students. This initiative you all dressed in your ballroom frocks and outfits and is also being assisted by the generous support of manoeuvring your dancing steps around the floor, I Deana Durisic. This partnership has been established know that it will be a very special sight and well done by Mrs. Lorraine Hardgrave. We hope that one day to you all for your hard work and to your ballroom Deana can come to the school and see the great work teachers. that has been achieved with her financial support. Regards Once again NICS was treated to a wonderful free Michelle Nicholson concert on Friday, 22/05/15, during the Country Principal Music Festival. Every year an array of talented singers and musicians perform for the students and it’s always lots of fun. It was great to see Tori Darke, Cheryl Anderson, Anne Kirkpatrick, Roo Arcus and many others ‘strut their stuff’ and both headliners - Suzanne Lynch and James Blundell – also appeared. Avoca Some highlights included Glen Moffatt belting out Eagle Rock and James Ray, from Arkansas by way of intin NZ, leading the school in a rousing rendition of Sweet Pa g Home Alabama. Lesley Nia Nia also impressed with ��������������������� a soulful version of It’s All About the Bass. �������������� We were lucky, too, to have Suzanne Lynch and ��������������� ����������������� Kylie Austin working with our music pupils, later in �������� ������������� ��������� the day, on vocal exercises and microphone technique. ����� ������������� ����� Their expertise and experience was very encouraging. Thanks to all the entertainers for visiting NICS and to ����������������������������������������� Jen Buffett, and the Festival team, for ensuring that LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E staff and students had such an enjoyable time. Annual Cross Country NORFOLK ISLAND Will be held at the Kingston Oval on Wednesday 3rd TASMAN SEA June 2015, back up dates are also set for Wednesday 10th and 17th June. Students with their own motor TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS vehicle/cycle will make their way to the Oval, with HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt other students being bussed. Please note the time of Saturday 30th 5.50am 1.4 12.11pm 0.5 race starts below: Sunday 31st 6.36am 1.5 12.53pm 0.4 Race schedule Monday 1st 7.18am 1.5 1.31pm 0.3 Open / Senior - 12.20pm 16+ this year /14 or Tuesday 2nd 8.00am 1.5 2.09pm 0.3 15 this year Wednesday 3rd 8.40am 1.6 2.46pm 0.2 Intermediate - 12.45pm 12 or 13 this year Junior - 12.55pm 10 or 11 this year Thursday 4th 9.20am 1.6 3.26pm 0.2 (last event to cross road) Friday 5th 10.03am 1.6 4.07pm 0.2 Sub-Junior - 1.05pm 8 or 9 this year Saturday 6th 10.47am 1.5 4.51pm 0.3 Year 2 - 1.15pm Craig Tansley (freelance travel writer) Freelance travel writer Craig Tansley was on island last weekend. Unfortunately the weather was not favourable for his planned Phillip Island trek and sea Watawieh yorlyi kayaking. He was lucky to have met Zach and Emily whilst bushwalking and got to go down to the Chord with them, thanks yorlyi! A highlight there was siting a turtle, whale and rainbow all at the same time! Craig writes for many of Australia’s most prestigious newspapers and magazines – his Norfolk story will be published in the Escape travel section of the Sunday Telegraph in the next couple of months. Thank you to Rachel and Lyndon for your hospitality at Shearwater Scenic Villas, and all the local operators who assisted with this media famil. Great to have also met Craig’s friend Lea Tucker who is the PR rep for Aspen Ski company in Colorado. Lea’s highlight’s was the local food and cleanliness of the island. Glenn A Baker to MC Christmas in July event Escape Travel – travel agents (photo) Glenn A Baker A famil group of 8 agents from Escape travel agent Australian journalist, and offices visited recently to experience and learn what broadcaster, is confirmed the island has to offer as a holiday destination. Escape as the MC for the travel is marketing towards the family market and baby Christmas In July event. boomer age group. This famil was co arranged with a Well known in Australia major wholesaler, who arranged their accommodation for his vast knowledge and site inspections. Thank you to the South Pacific of Rock music, he Resort and Aloha apartments. has written books and Many thanks to all the local operators who assisted magazine articles on with tours, activities, cars etc your continued support is rock music and travel, greatly appreciated. Highlights were the people, food, interviewed celebrities, scenery, has small country town feel, attractive to all managed bands and ages of people, convict history and a safe destination. promoted tours of international stars. He won the Media famil – Mindfood magazine. inaugural Australian Travel Writer of the Year award On island this weekend is Efrosini Costa – Deputy in 1995 from the Australian Society of Travel Writers, Editor of Australian magazine Mindfood. The and won the award again in 2000. We look forward magazine has a monthly circulation of 125,000 copies to meeting Glenn who will travel over with Suzanne sold in both Australia and New Zealand. 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Thank you, Norfolk Press release: this time to the Federal Court: to overrule the favourable David v. Goliath battle decision of the AAT Deputy President? At his community consultation meeting on 19 All costs to the Public Account including November 2014, the administrator-Gary Hardgrave- authorisation for this taxpayer expenditure should stated: be publicly declared and justified before any further “If I had my way I would give you the information resourcing is committed. but there is a superseded report now that exists and Preferably, Senate Estimates should publicly I’ll see if I can get that one, I mean the point here is scrutinise this matter. that the reason this report that you keep talking about Brett Sanderson is blocked out is not my doing and certainly not the Norfolk Island Department of Infrastructure stopping it, is a Cabinet document and under cabinet protocol it will not be released for 30 years that’s the problem, so just to understand that’s the issue ok but in regards to releasing information about dollars and cents and modelling and so forth I think all of that’s gotta be put out on the table because I think you can trust this community with the sort of information that people keep asking for. I think it should be made available, I think that once it is made available, the doomsaying and the compelling face of change will emerge...” On Wednesday this week the Commonwealth Adminstrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) granted me full access to the 2006 Centre for International Economics Norfolk Island Report. This report examined the impact of extending federal taxation and regulations to Norfolk Island. The AAT ruled that none of the Congratulations report is exempt under the Commonwealth’s claims of Alma and Peter are pleased to announce the cabinet confidentiality. engagement of their eldest son, John Davidson The Department of Infrastructure and Regional to Emelia Wood, youngest daughter of Doug and Development and the Department of Prime Minister Christine Wood of Manly Vale, Sydney. and Cabinet have spent the past four years-and tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars-fighting the release of this report to the Norfolk Island community. I have pursued the release of this report, not in my role on the Chamber of Commerce executive, but as a Its just concerned Norfolk Island resident and business operator given the Report contains important information about likely impacts of federal policy change in respect of a the economy in Norfolk Island: information that is of significant public interest. Will the Department of Infrastructure and Regional click! Development and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet now be afforded even more Australian taxpayers’ money to fund the costs of another appeal,

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[email protected] Phone: 22886 or 57000 Website: www.norfolkforwarding.com Stop Press Petition:- EXCLUSIVE Trust and Administrator Hardgrave Little Green Lane A formal response to the petition lodged at Government House, Canberra on 14 May has been received from the Office of the Governor General His Excellence Sir Peter Cosgrove. The response, provided by the Deputy Official Secretary, recognised that this issue is of great concern to residents of Norfolk Island. Further the Deputy Official Secretary advised - “As is convention, the Governor General would only act on the advice of the Government of the day in relation to such matters. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your letter and petition to the Assistant Minister for 2 Bedroom - One Bathroom Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon Good sized Kitchen Jamie Briggs MP for his consideration”. To date no communication has been received from Separate Dining the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Open Plan Lounge leading to deck Development the Hon Jamie Briggs MP. Light and airy with large windows looking up to Mount Pitt Plenty of Storage IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR Double Garage underneath with NIDS CUSTOMERS good sized laundry and storeroom Norfolk Island Data Services is relocating from our Plus current premises in the Village to the Martins Agency building on Taylors Road on Saturday 30th May 2015. One bedroom fully self contained There will be a planned interruption to service between flat (Portion 35i9) 3pm and 6pm on Saturday. All preparations are being Own Kitchen and Bathroom made to minimise this disruption. Any inconvenience is regretted and we expect to be open for business from Joined to main House with a large our new location on Monday 1st June 2015. entertaining deck Thank you for your ongoing support. Neat and tidy this home has been The NIDS Team. well maintained. Established gardens with lots of fruit trees. Stop Press Letters to the Editor Nice quiet area. Dear Sir, Portions 35i11 35i10 and 35i9 I sent the following email to the Official Secretary 645m2 632m2 and 620m2 Robin McKenzie on the 20th May to seek verification that the Australian Government was intending to $345K honour its Fact Sheets, information upon which Norfolk island families have acted. Dear Robin, As you are aware I was concerned enough to write direct to the ATO regarding the imposition of Australian tax rules without giving due regard to Norfolk Islanders lack of familiarity and an insufficient time frame to adjust to the new regime. I stated in my letter to the ATO (a copy of which was received by the Administrators Department, and of which you are aware), that grandfathering should be allowed with rules made effective from 1st July 2016. I note that a fact sheet was then issued by the Call in and see the experts! Australian Government to provide information Opposite the Norfolk Island Airport or to Norfolk Island residents to advise them of the ph 50413 or 50414 legislation facts. Email: [email protected] - (continued overleaf) L.J. Quintal Real Estate, PO Box 279, Norfolk Island www.quintalhomes.nlk.nf Stop Press Letters to the Editor - continued Dear Sir, This was titled Australian Government Fact Sheet - The overwhelming majority of the island voted that Fact Sheet 8 - April 2015. “Answers to your Questions they wanted a democratic say in the management of from the Information Sessions” and was published in the island so I don’t know what Briggs is on about the Norfolk Islander on 2nd May 2015. when he says in his latest spin “some of the hyperbole Among the advice given it states “Gifts made by in this debate has been really quite beyond the realm”. Norfolk Island residents before legislation is passed Either Hardgrave has deceived Briggs with wrong will not be assessed. This takes account of local information or one or both are feeding the Senate with circumstances and is an exception to the normal gifting incorrect information. Deception at its best, and scary rules....”. stuff when you see what’s been going on and how “the A significant number of island families acted on this too good to be true” spin fed to the island population is advice. That is they acted on the advice provided to seen to be that now - “ too good to be true”. them by the Australian Government in this Australian The scariest thing is that both these characters are Government Fact sheet. driving the island into a position of being managed I am now of the understanding that another fact totally undemocratically for a 12mth period by sheet has since been issued which confuses the advice Hardgrave and his like minded clones he chooses to in the April 2015 Fact sheet. This confusion is causing assist him in this so called transitional period. There’s a lot of stress to quite a number of island families. If no democracy in that. The island’s going to become a indeed wrong advice was provided by the Australian lonely place for those people but that doesn’t help the Government, can you confirm that the Australian rest of us. Government intends to honor the advice provided in its The level of deception is just starting to sink in Australian Government Fact Sheet Fact Sheet 8 - April on the island population. It ranges from refusing to 2015 on which these Norfolk Island families acted in enter dialogue, to the ignoring of the referendums good faith, and how and when confirmation of this is overwhelming result for a say in it’s own future, to going to be relayed to the Norfolk Island community. the ignoring of the 450 signatures to get rid of the Thank you. incumbent administrator for someone more suitable, Yours Faithfully to the stripping of pensions from the elderly, to the Phil McDowell ignoring of equality and fairness in the application of No reply has been received. If the Australian the ATO rules, to the exclusion of New Zealand citizens Government (or its representatives here on Norfolk) from the centre link system (these are island residents release statements to the public that do not have who have been here for forty-plus years and now they meaningful and reliable dates or context, and Norfolk are also required to have a visa), and on it goes. Island residents act on that advice, the incompetence But history has shown that you can’t treat people like and potential liability is huge. These people are that and survive. History is littered with failed political supposed to be responsible for our future governance systems where people rise up to get rid of oppression and if they can’t even get that right, there is good and bully boys. This island will be no exception. reason for concern as to their ability. Yours etc So when no reply was received to my email, and no Once neutral – Now disgusted. reply was received to my subsequent email (advising that I hadn’t received a reply to the first), it doesn’t actually surprise me. If I was in the shoes of the parties involved in that mistake, I would be seriously hoping that no one was going to pursue this monumental blunder. But no such luck, and on a professional courtesy and liability basis, as many interested parties are now involved, and the implications are huge, I would advise a back track to honour what was originally stated in the Australian Government Fact Sheet - Fact Sheet 8 - April 2015. For all your painting needs The stress that fiascoes like this cause the island population is unacceptable.  Need a Professional painter ? Spray Finishes Phil McDowell Call Now !  Water Blasting  Domestic / Commercial Top quality work with  Interior/Exterior fast and friendly service  Roofs

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Email: [email protected] Norfolk Island delivers formal Mr Buffett said it was not too late for the federal parliament to change its mind. It should allow Norfolk grievance motion to federal islanders the right to determine their own political parliament status and be consulted in a referendum or plebiscite May 25, 2015 on the model of government. Kirsten Lawson Chief Assembly reporter for The Canberra Times. http://www.canberratimes.com.au Norfolk Island Chief Minister Lisle Snell in Winners of the County Music Canberra last year, is still pleading for self-government Raffle Prizes to be retained. Photo: Jay Cronan The Signed Fender Guitar/ kindly Donated by The Norfolk Island Speaker presented a formal Fender - Phobe Ball “remonstrance” to the Australian parliament on Jewellery Pendent kindly Donated by Megan at Monday, as part of its ongoing but so far failed attempts Bath and Body: - Anne Wattes to keep self-government on the island. 3rd Marahlago Jewellery Bracelet Kindly Donated The federal parliament, with the support of both by Megan at Bath and Body: - Sheryl Buffett. major parties, has abolished self-government on the NICMA would like to thank our wonderful sponsors island, despite repeated visits from the Norfolk chief and all whom help to make this year festival - a great minister and other leaders pleading with the major one.! parties to change their mind. While the law was passed See you all in May 2016. this month, Norfolk Island Chief Minister Lisle Snell said it should not go to the governor-general for assent until the parliament had considered the island’s remonstrance motion. Norfolk Speaker David Buffett, in Canberra on Monday to deliver the remonstrance motion, said despite the refusal of the Commonwealth to change its mind, Norfolk would continue to push its case. “Obviously given what is at risk, which is loss of its democratic processes and the loss of its legislative NORFOLK ISLAND assembly, we need to take whatever action is necessary,” he said. “Whether we receive a negative answer on each occasion should not deter us.” LEAGUES CLUB He presented a formal statement of grievances to the Speaker of the lower House and the deputy president of the Senate on Monday. FRIDAY 5th JUNE “The removal of self-government in Norfolk Island breaches one of the conventions of self government in BAND NIGHT the Westminster tradition that once self government is granted to a political entity, it should not thereafter be taken away except in the most extreme circumstances, ‘JOHN SNOW’ for example, war or civil disturbance,” it said. A remonstrance was also used by the Northern playing live from 8pm Territory, which set out its grievances when the federal parliament overturned its euthanasia laws in 1996. With self-government abolished in Norfolk, the Come down and celebrate Commonwealth is devising a new system to take its Tahnie’s last night and Kim’s place. A regional-council-style government is likely to be selected next year, under which NSW would first night look after state functions for the island. Norfolk will be brought into the Australian tax and welfare system. Canberra’s Gai Brodtmann will become the Raffles from 7:30pm islanders’ federal representative, when voting is made compulsory and Canberra becomes their electorate. * CLUB OPEN DAILY FROM 3pm * Mr Buffett said the cure was worse than the FULL BAR FACILITIES * problems faced on the island. Norfolk has suggested it retain state and local government functions, with BISTRO OPEN FROM 5:30pm federal functions moving to the Commonwealth - * TAKEAWAY ALCOHOL AVAILABLE effectively making the island a territory like the ACT. * WARM COZY FIRE PLACE Mr Buffett said that would mean accountability for *BIG SCREEN TV’S local decisions, whereas if NSW took over, the system would be more expensive and have no local political accountability. CLUB: 22440 BISTRO: 22975 Norfolk Island residents accuse Until then Mr Briggs said an advisory council would represent the community, which included Mr Federal Government of ignoring Buffett.c their wishes as it pushes ahead Mr Briggs said some residents held “strong views with council plan that the current system isn’t broken,” but noted “Mr By Thomas Oriti Buffett isn’t one of them ... so it does seem a bit strange http://www.abc.net.au that this latest stunt he’s decided to take a part of”. The Federal Government has been accused of ignoring the wishes of Norfolk Island residents as it pushes ahead with a plan to replace the island’s government with a regional council. Disgruntled MPs lead Norfolk Norfolk Island legislative assembly speaker opposition - Hardgrave David Buffet said the Government’s plan was not Updated at 5:54 pm on 27 May 2015 democratic. http://www.radionz.co.nz “This is about a democratic process and democratic Australia’s administrator on Norfolk Island says the processes are important for one million people, 10,000 opposition to reforms initiated by Canberra is being people, or [the] 1,800 people that live in Norfolk led by a few politicians who will lose their jobs. Island,” Mr Buffet said. Norfolk Island loses its autonomy but it will receive “It’s the same principle.” the same social services as the mainland. Since 1979 the Norfolk Island government has Most recently the Norfolk Legislative Assembly been responsible for delivering services, including has passed a Remonstrance Motion pleading for immigration functions, social services and taxation. the governor general not to give the assent to the The Federal Government argued the island’s legislation. administration needed modernising, that infrastructure Norfolk has also threatened to take its concerns to was run down, the health system could not cope and the United Nations. many laws were out of date. But administrator Gary Hardgrave is unfazed. After the change, slated to take place in the second He says he is putting the welfare of the poor on the half of 2016, residents would be required to pay taxes island ahead of a bunch of disgruntled politicians. to the Commonwealth. “Four and a bit years ago they asked for change, They would also be able to access services like change has now been delivered and now they are Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. running around spending precious resources financing The changes place the administration of the territory trips to various places while cars attached to the into the hands of New South Wales and it was that government’s administration fleet have bald tyres. It move Mr Buffett said he particularly disliked. is a matter of priorities. I am putting the poor and the “Norfolk Island is not represented in the NSW poorly resourced needs ahead of a few politicians, and Parliament and therefore the delivery of those services I think that is a good thing.” in Norfolk Island will not have a direct accountability,” he said. The parliament of Norfolk Island yesterday called on the Federal Government to re-examine the bill passed earlier this month, saying there was nothing wrong with the current structure. But Federal Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and TENNIS COACHING Regional Development Jamie Briggs said the changes had broad support. Coaching “Some of the hyperbole in this debate has been Coordinator really quite beyond the realm,” he said. Danny Nobbs “We’ll move past that in the coming weeks as we seek to implement what are really important Individual or Group reforms.” Sessions Regional council elections for Norfolk Island are Ph 50524 or 22966 5052451999 expected to be held in the first half of 2016.

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• Greenwaste Removal Phone Jake on 50992 An Aussies Perspective claims of bullying, miss-use of Australian Federal (received by all members of the Australian Senate Police resources, Breaches of Trade Practice and 20th May 2015) Conduct Un-becoming all against GH? The Senate passed a Bill last Thursday for the • Is the Senate aware that the 136 million set aside purposes of dissolving the 1979 Norfolk Island Act in the recent budget release will not make Norfolk and removal of the Islands Assembly or Government Island a self-sustainable regional Island? in favour of integrating Commonwealth systems. The • Is the Senate aware that the Norfolk Island purpose of this correspondence is that I fear an entire Community has the foundation which could achieve Senate Body has been misled through a deliberate commercial self-sustainability, enjoy a controllable strategy of miss-information and the with-holding population growth rate and ultimately become the of information by two individuals. This is the first solution template for Island sustainability versus of four pieces of correspondence covering multiple continuing to be a cost burden to the Commonwealth. areas of concern so that you may better draw your The cost to achieve this is closer to 1/3 of the above own appraisal. I do sincerely hope that you give more GH slush fund? consideration than what has been previously afforded • Is the Senate aware that GH’s office dis-regarded to the Norfolk Island Community. any of these suggestions of achieving sustainability • Were you aware that Norfolk Island is a stand- and refused to pass on any community endorsed alone Sovereign Entity stemming from an initiative correspondence supporting this outcome? undertaken by Queen Victoria? By removing this • Was the Senate aware that the recent Bipartisan Country’s Government the Commonwealth has JSC report which Briggs and GH hang their hats most likely committed an act which may very well on did not have charter to review governance but be viewed as “an invasion of an alternate countries somehow at a later date decided it should include fundamental rights.” Legal interpretation of this is governance in its findings? being sort now. If any other country imposed this • Was the Senate aware that in the so called community action upon Australia then it would be viewed as an consultations, which again is where Briggs hangs ‘act of war’. This is fast developing into a terribly his hat, the facilitator publicly announced that she serious situation. did not altogether concur with outcomes advertised • Was the Senate aware that at no time did Assistant by GH? Minister Briggs (Briggs) through Gary Hardgrave • Did the Senate know that the entire Islands (GH) provide any alternate type government community believes the so called community structures for the Norfolk Island Government consultations where an absolute joke and no matter (NIG) or its community to review? what retractions where demanded none were issued • Was the Senate aware that NIG did submit for by GH? ‘Tick and flick’ is the Islands interpretation discussion an alternate type government structure of GH’s consulting efforts. which Briggs and GH simply refused to respond • Does the Senate care to understand that this situation on? is terribly serious and that it should never have been • Were Senators aware that Briggs and GH refused tabled or slipped in as a “Mickey Mouse Bill”? to acknowledge the recent community referendum If you, as a representing Senator of the and that GH furthermore placed all obstacles in its Commonwealth of Australia where not provided with way including radio announcements belittling the information tabled above or where simply not made Norfolk Government’s efforts and threatening an aware of the facts then I as an Australian citizen do investigation into where funds had actually come not feel you were entitled to support the intent of this from to conduct the referendum? Bill. If you were not aware and have been misled than • Were the Senators aware that when Briggs was a terrible error in judgement has occurred. questioned by media as to whether this referendum Aussies are recognised across the world as decent would impact on his decision of dissolving the NIG people. A large part of being decent is being humble his answer was NO and yet his entire reasoning when placed in a position of authority. Sir Peter to dissolve the NIG was because the community Cosgrove is the most respected individual this country apparently instructed him to do so? has been fortunate enough to have representing it. He • Was the Senate aware that this community’s respect also is a soldier and can smell bullshit a mile away for the Commonwealth through the arrogant, so I ask that you make contact with His Excellency, incompetent and bombastic efforts of Briggs and GH The Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove and request has turned the majority against the Commonwealth he provide further attention to this Bill before final and now made worse by the Senates limited efforts endorsement occurs. Do not allow yourselves to be last Thursday? misled any further. As a Senator, if you do nothing • Was the senate also aware that in an extraordinarily you will have grossly failed this community. short time frame of two weeks some 450 signatures Yours sincerely were gathered from the Norfolk Island community Glen Wood for the removal of GH? Not surprisingly this number increases by the day. • Was the senate aware that more than eight formal complaints have also either been sent or are on their way to His Excellency The Governor General for

Page from the Past 34,470 - 204,150 dozen; Passion fruit - 3,425 -12,165 bushels ; Coffee - 21,165 - 21,325 lb; Pineapples 6,084 Saturday, 2nd June 1973 - 649 dozen. Anniversary Day, 1973 - Each year, since that Livestock - Horses 677; Cows 648; Other cattle, first landing of the Pitcairners at Kingston aboard the 1,112; Sheep 390; Pigs 144; Poultry 4,766. “Morayshire” on a very wet and squally day of 8th During the past year 2 years, Lemon juice and June, 1856, the island has celebrated the safe landing peel, valued at £15,305 were exported but towards the with hymns of thanksgiving and for the bounty of the latter end of the present year the lemon juice and peel land with the community luncheon. manufacturers were compelled to close their factories This year, at the invitation of the Norfolk Island owing to the glut on the Sydney market. This meant Council, we will have with us to share in the events of a serious loss to the island and the prospect of this the day, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Engeldow. Mr. Engeldow is season’s crop being utilised are not bright. Early in Secretary to the Department of the Capital Territory. 1920 the schooner ‘Rira’ arrived from Auckland and Mercy Flight - An RNZAF Bristol Freighter with took back a cargo of oranges, bananas, kumeras and Medico is expected from New Zealand at 5.00 p.m. lemon juice. on Friday to convey Mrs. Helen Sheard to hospital Possible Industries - Starch - The richness of the for medical attention, resulting from a motor bike kumera (sweet potato) in starch is exceptional - yield accident. is about 28% of starch which is in striking contrast to Mr. and Mrs. Sheard from Urenui, Taranaki, New the potato at 14%. The Cassava grows well, affording Zealand were honeymooning on Norfolk Island, another abundant source of starch in the form of tapioca staying at Fletcher Christian Apartments. and sago. The arrowroot plant (maranta) also grows A very busy time - Dr. Wilson, the visiting New well which should be an item of commercial value. Zealand Ear, Nose and Throat specialist and his Cotton - industry capable of developing inasmuch as anaesthetist Mr. Lyne, had a busy day after their the plant will grow prolifically yielding a long stable arrival on Thursday. They commenced operating in fibre. Coffee - A very fine coffee is grown with a the afternoon at the Norfolk Island Hospital. flavour regarded as being equal to Mocha, the trees The Editor himself was the first - and Tom hopes growing wild in some places. that after surgery his nose will still retain its Buffett School News - We have been pleased to receive, shape - he says he has got used to it that way in the during the last couple of weeks, essays written by the last 42 years . boys and girls on the Norfolk Island Central School Raymond Cooper, Andrew Brown, Michael Smith Eleven year old Corinne Grube’s read as follows:- and Mark McCoy also underwent surgery. All the boys “Here I was, a little piece of metal ready to be put were being well cared for by those wonderful nurses through a machine that will chop me up like a sausage. on Thursday evening. Those silly human beings, they never learn - Crunch! Concert - Coming Up - On Saturday, June 30th, Boy, that hurt. I wonder what’s next? Crash! Not there is to be a Concert in the Rawson Hall. Organised again. by Mrs. June Ryves and produced by Gary Robertson I was turned into a round thing with about sixty this is another of the Bi-Centenary Celebrations more beside me. Bang! Boy, oh boy they’re mighty Committee’s fund raising projects, rough! What Price the Land - The Report of the then Now I slid down a thing that pushed us into bags Administrator, J.W. Parnell, dated 1st September, where it was so dark. Roar, screech, bang, crash - 1921, to the Hon. the Minister for Home and Territories that’s all I can hear around me. Here I was at a bank has provided some thought provoking facets of life on ready to be weighed, bundled up ready to be given to Norfolk Island at that time. someone. Commencing with happenings and events from Well, a young man came in one morning, he had January 1921, we read: a cheque for $95.65 so here I go again: he put me in January 15th - Finals of the Norfolk Island Tennis his pocket. Later he gave me to a child. Silly thing, Tournament Cup - won by Longridge Club. he whirled his hand around me - splash, right into the April 3rd - Census taken - Males, 339; Females 378 water I fell. = Total 717. Of course I was never seen again.” May 31st - School Concert held to obtain funds for A snippet from the Rugby League - “For thirty sports material for school. Over £18 cleared. minutes last Sunday it looked as though Cascades may Land Dealings - 27 dealings in Freehold land and 3 have held the powerful Longridge side, but eventually Crown leases issued. Prices obtained for Freehold land the greater team understanding and superior condition ranged from £5 to £20 per acre. of the Blues had its effect. Farmers Association - composed of the majority of Jim Tunney tackled all day in the centres and had a leading farmers on the island formed for co-operative strong game; Mark Hayes defended very well at Full purposes. Up to date results have been good inasmuch back but Albert Buffett was the outstanding player for as arrangements have been completed for a boat to call the losers. He tacked well and tried to get the attack in at Norfolk to take 70 tons of fruit and produce to moving but lacked support on the latter count. New Zealand. Albert Buffett was the player chosen as the “best Fruit - estimated number of cultivated trees and player on the day.” yield. Oranges - 5,046 - 27,775 bushels; Bananas - - Tom. Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dear Sir ACROSS 8 It is reported that Administrator Hardgrave has 1. Bakery choice (3,5) 9 10 said that opposition to reforms is led by disgruntled 6. Reimburses 11 politicians afraid of losing their jobs. 8. Not coarse ”I am putting the poor and the poorly resourced 9. Feels the 12 13 14 heat 15 16 needs ahead of a few politicians, and I think that is a 10. Mend a good thing.” garment 17 18 19 20 21 22 http://rnz.to/1SBq147 11. Rank- 23 24 smelling ( Radio New Zealand.) 12. Let; hire 25 26 I have many questions, but here are three: 13. Young 27 28 Has he noticed the hundreds of Norfolk Island woman 15. Silt removal 29 30 people, the majority of electors, who have clearly machine demonstrated their opposition to changes (not genuine 17.Finishes 31 reforms)? 20. Jump rope 32 33 23. Champions How can anyone call the loss of self-government 25. Stupor 4. Hair style Solution to and the right to be represented by the people you have 26. Dance 5. Extricate elected a “reform”? 27. Petrol tins 6. Sells door to door last week’s 29. Murderous frenzy 7. Melodies Crossword Why is it that there continue to be very large numbers 30. Not compulsory 14. ... fi O X E Y E H S E D G E of “poor and poorly resourced” still in Australia, 31. Girl’s name 16. Scarcity K X F L O R A E L living under a system they want to impose on the very 32. Coal pit 18. Prefix “new” A T I L T H C O C O A 33. Weirder 19. Put in irons Y L S M O C K L P different culture and economy of Norfolk Island? S E E M A Y V A N S 21. Thor Heyerdahl’s E R E C I P E R E On many levels, this is a painful time for our elected DOWN raft (3-4) E R R S H R T E N D X E P E T I T E E government. Thank you for standing up for us. 1. Find the 22.Colonist P I P S T O D R E W solution to 24. Plaster O L B E S T S O A Yours sincerely S P I N E O T E A M S 2. Gemstone 25. Amulet E C T I T H E M P Mary Christian-Bailey 3. Bound again 28. Wallop S E A M S S P O S T S

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Norfolk Island Agent: Celtic Shipping Services Ph: 24338 / Mob 53484 [email protected] Letters to the Editor - continued It may also explain why previous reports have been Sir, tabled in Parliament then ignored. It would appear to me that the vested takeover by From experience with Parliamentary Committees Australia on Norfolk Island was always set to proceed which have inquired into Norfolk Island, the outcomes prior to Reconciliation with Indigenous Australians of such inquiries have been questioned for the same and Torres Straight Islanders. reasons Parliamentary Secretary Christian Porter Why? suggests. It is hoped he manages to survive speaking Because Australia has not ratified to the the truth. International Labour Organization C169-Indigenous Having questioned the use of Parliamentary and Tribal Peoples Convention,1989. Committees in assessing the island’s problems a judicial and will have to do so in order to reconcile complete inquiry is preferable as mostly what is said and written with treaty with the Indigenous Australians and Torres can be out in the open and there is an opportunity Straight Islanders which is hoped to start taking place to question statements made. Both the present and by way of referendum set for around July 2017. previous Administrator ignored my request for judicial Little ol Norfolk listed there must be a right ‘pain inquiries. Unfortunately in the last Joint Standing inna pote’ Committee hearings on Norfolk Island there was no signed. questioning of statements be they written or verbal Whitefulla. and thus hearsay and opinions including obvious self- interest, became gospel. Added to that my take was that “evidence” submitted was selectively utilised to fit the Dear Sir, outcome that the committee had predetermined. “One observation I would offer is that Thought they only tried that with horse and dog Parliamentary Committees and I spent my racing, which at least have stewards guarding our background essentially as a crown prosecutor, is interests. Maybe they should add Chief Steward to that Parliamentary Committees are not very good Christian Porter’s rather lengthy title. All I can say bodies at finding the truth of the situation and from the ‘External Territory under the Authority of what passes for evidence before Parliamentary Australia’ is “good on yu, mate!”. Committees is largely based on hearsay and views Yours etc Ron Nobbs and opinions laid on each other”. These comments are from Chanel 10 Bolt Report last Sunday when WA Federal Parliamentarian Dear Sir, Christian Porter, currently Parliamentary Secretary to The behaviour of both the Commonwealth and the the Prime Minister Tony Abbott, was responding as to Norfolk Island governments over the past few weeks why the Abbott Government changed its mind on a can only be described as atrocious. In the quest for call for a parliamentary inquiry into mining proposed political point scoring, the Norfolk Island community by miner Mr Twiggy Forrest and independent Senator has and will continue to be the losers and severely so. Nick Xenophon. What can only be compared to a bitter acrimonious The on, then off, parliamentary inquiry was not the marriage break up between two parties, where the interest but given the parliamentary committees which children are used as pawns and left scared and impacted have assaulted Norfolk Island over recent years, the upon for life, it is time for both the Commonwealth and words were pure music. the Norfolk Island governments to control their bad (continued overleaf)

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�������������������������������������������������������� Letters to the Editor - continued A pre-CGT date of 1st July 2016 would give considerable credibility to a recognition of those values by the Commonwealth. The most frightening thing about this latest fact sheet is the sentiment it portrays - “Making exceptions for the relatively small number of people who live on Norfolk Island increases the complexity of Australia’s tax NORFOLK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK system. For this reason, the same start date for CGT (20 and September 1985) will apply to Norfolk Island as exists BOTANIC GARDEN on the mainland.” If this is the principle is extended to all the reforms proposed by the Commonwealth, (and one can only assume it will be), that we are too small Interested persons are invited to submit a quotation and insignificant to have anything “tailored” for our for the provision of the contract service detailed circumstances, then all of the current differences that below. exist here on Norfolk Island will be treated with the same disregard and contempt. • CLEANING CONTRACT. Sadly as our Commonwealth and Norfolk Island The cleaning of the Norfolk Island National Park and representatives continue to squabble and point score Botanic Garden headquarters building, Discovery instead of sitting down and working towards the BEST centre and public toilets. outcomes for the Island with tailored solutions, we will all continue to be short changed by badly thought out (Specification NI06-11) policies of convenience rather than any semblance of a better existence. God save the Queen, because nothing (Twelve month contract with mutually agreed is likely to save Norfolk Island based on what we have rollover option for a further two years). seen to date! Yours All successful contractors must hold Public Liability Robyn Menghetti Insurance cover evidencing that the policy covers all contracted activities in the park and garden of an Dear Sir amount of not less than $20 million dollars in respect “It was in fact questionable from the beginning of any single event. and I think it was just seen as the latest in a series of tactics to delay the inevitable - an inevitable that the All quotations will be assessed on the basis of specific Legislative Assembly themselves wanted but yet when criteria as detailed in the relevant specifications. the decision was taken by the Australian Parliament they complained about.” All interested parties are advised to obtain contract “Four and a bit years ago they asked for change, change has now been delivered and now they are specifications and to specifically address assessment running around spending precious resources financing criteria when submitting quotations. trips to various places while cars attached to the government’s administration fleet have bald tyres. It is Specifications are available from the National Park a matter of priorities. I am putting the poor and the office or by phoning 22695. poorly resourced needs ahead of a few politicians, and I think that is a good thing.” Neither the lowest priced quotation, nor any The administrator in his Radio NZ interview this quotation, will necessarily be accepted by the Director week is perhaps mistaken. This is not the change the Norfolk Island Legislative of National Parks. Assembly or Government asked for or wanted. Nor was it necessary to help “the poor and the poorly Quotations must be provided by 4.00pm, Friday 20 resourced”. June 2015 and must be in a sealed envelope with the No amount of spin by the ‘man who was sent name of the contract clearly marked. to Norfolk to do a job’ will change that fact, or that Submissions can be sent to: 70% of the population rejected him and his so called Park Manager consultation process. The administrator and his political masters in Norfolk Island National Park Canberra continue to hide behind “the poor and the PO Box 310 poorly resourced” as a means to justify neocolonialism, Norfolk Island annexation and the imposition of a failed, costly and undemocratic system of government on Norfolk OR Island. The removal of self government was not and is not Placed in the tender box located in the National a prerequisite for federal funding or assistance or the Park Office at the corner of Grassy rd and Mission rd., extension of Medicare and pension programs. Yours etc Norfolk Island 2899 Brett Sanderson For more information on Relay For Life or to order your purple bow, please contact Committee Chair Sue Buffett on 50102 or Allan Tavener on 50890. 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Rated Annie (PG) 1hr 55 mins PG Saturday, 30 May 7.30 pm FROM 5 JUNE Sunday, 31 May 5.30 pm Mary Queen of Scots Mary Queen of Scots (M) 1hr 58 mins An historical drama starring Camille Rutherford, Friday, 5 June 7.30 pm Sean Biggerstaff Saturday, 6 June 7.30 pm Mary spends her childhood in France and is meant Sunday, 7 June 5.30 pm to become Queen of France. However her young husband dies and she returns alone to Scotland, a Adults $14 - Children (under 15) $7 country devastated by war. Elizabeth has just become Queen of England and, for Mary, she is like a twin (cash only please) sister to whom she can open her heart. Mary weds Comfy armchairs - snack and licensed bar again and gives birth to an heir to the throne but her The Ferny Lane Theatre husband, Lord Darnley proves to be a weakling. When Mary finds the love of her life, the Earl of Bothwell, Cnr Grassy Road - opposite the Hospital she has Darnley murdered and marries Bothwell. Enquiries 23437, 22115 (World Traders) or 50158 Horrified by this deed the nobles of Scotland spurn WW1 - Lerm Enlists At Gallipoli the 1st Light horse with Jack Robinson were at Popes Post on 2 June. General Hamilton 30 May to 5 June 1915 expressed concern at delay in providing reinforcements On May 30, 1915 island recruit Cornelius Stephen as he considered the four divisions requested would Christian enlists in Sydney as Private number 2125 and definitely be required. He also expressed his concern was described as height 5 feet 5 inches (1.63m), weight at continuing Russian defeats impacting on delays 122lbs (55.5 kgs), complexion dark, eyes brown, hair in progressing his request. The delay was really the black and chest 30-33 inches (0.75 to 0.83m). He British Government being required to reform itself as declared his religion C of E, occupation as farmer a coalition government. and he was not married on enlistment. He gave his On 3 June action on the eastern Front the Austro- Next of Kin as initially “mother Steels Point, Norfolk German advance continued and the fortress of Pryemysl Island” but later changed to his wife of 211 Walker Rd which had surrendered to the Russians only 10 weeks Redfern NSW (he was married in Sydney on the 25th earlier, after a lengthy siege, was retaken by the September). He joined as Stephen Christian. He was Germans. The Western Front saw British take trenches posted from the Recruit Depot to 6th Reinforcement at Givenchy. At Gallipoli an officer from Headquarters 13th Australian Infantry Battalion. Another islander arrived at Anzac to organise a feint whilst a major G E Evans or Evans Hill as he enlisted was recorded attack was to occur at Helles. Due to late notification at Liverpool. In New Zealand it was reported from the attack was ordered for the next day. Trentham Camp that the new NZ Rifle Brigade, had At Anzac on 4 June the proposed feint commenced sufficient number of troops to provide two Battalions. at 11pm ¬with NZ Infantry attacking from Quinn’s Recruits were drawn from the following Military Post and 1st Australian Division attacking the German Districts - 540 from Auckland, 631 Wellington, 534 Officers trench. The latter were unsuccessful but the Canterbury and 502 Otago. On the Western Front Kiwis were more successful capturing Turk trenches. losses from the second Battle of Ypres were Germans Auckland Mounted relieves 9th Australian Light 34,933, British 59,275, French about 22,000 and Horse in front line on Walkers Ridge. The periscope Canadians 5,975. Germans attack at Hooges whilst rifle, invented by Lance Corporal Beech, 2nd French had some success at Souchez. At Anzac General Australian Battalion after the establishment on the Birdwood in responding to Turks mining operations beach of a factory was becoming available as it was ordered inquiries as to the availability of experienced proved as accurate up to some 340m and all trenches miners in the Australian Infantry ranks. Proposing to were gradually provided the rifles. At Cape Helles the counter the Turkish mining operations he ordered any British and French attack in what was known as the experienced miners were to be drafted into a specialist Third Battle of Krithia. The battle field was described mining unit. as a series of fortifications, similar to those on the The Auckland Mounted Rifles on 31 May were western front with the front lines of both the Turks moved along beach to assist the Wellington Mounted at and allies extending right across the peninsula. The No3 Post who were under heavy attack and C Squadron lines were separated by a 200 yard strip of “no man’s 6th Light Horse Regiment was sent to Popes. Following land”. The battle was an attempt by the allies to claim recruitment of experienced miners into the special the objectives established by General Hamilton from mining unit, operations by Australians commenced the first day of the landing,that is the capture of the from Pope’s, Courtney’s and Quinn’s posts. In Sydney village of Krithia and then the heights of Achi Baba. Leslie Edward Turner training with the newly formed But despite the efforts of the past six weeks these had 20th Infantry Battalion was promoted to rank of Lance not been achieved. The Third Battle commenced at Corporal. On the Eastern Front fighting continued 8am with an artillery bombardment for 3.5 hours then around Hooges and the French took the Souchez stopped in an attempt to fool the Turks into thinking refinery and advance north of Arrass. A German Army the Allies were to attack. The Bombing resumed for Zeppelin LZ38 carried out the first air raid on London a brief period then ceased at 12 noon when the allies and a house at 16 Alkham Road in Stoke Newington attacked across the peninsula. Despite the initial attack was hit. 7 members of the public were killed and a which was described as seeing troops “running into further 35 injured. On the Eastern Front the Austro - a hail of lead” there was spectacular success, at first. Germans continue their advance. However, with subsequent Turkish counter attacks 1 June saw the Auckland Mounted return to their both the French and British were forced back. Island bivouac at Pluggs Plateau at 8.30am before being moved recruit H W Taylor (1st Battalion) wounded at Anzac to relieve the 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment in disembarked from Hospital Ship “Neuralia” and was front line on Walkers Ridge. On the Eastern Front the admitted to St Andrews Hospital, Malta. At Helles a Austro–Germans continued their attack the armies daylight attack captured most of the Turkish front line approaching the Przemysl fortresses and the lower which became, for the remainder of the war, the allied San. The approximate idea of the booty taken by the front line. On the Eastern front the German forces Germans suggested in the battles of Tarno and Gorlika, continued toward Lemberg, the capital of Galicia. and in the battles during the pursuit of these armies, The NZ troops on 5 June saw capture of several the Germans claimed they had taken 103,500 Russian trenches but at 5am a counter attack pushed the Kiwis prisoners, 69 cannons and 255 machine guns. In these out of the captured trenches and they subsequently figures it was claimed the booty taken by troops retired to Quinn’s with some 89 wounded but leaving fighting in the Carpathians and north of the Vistul was 24 Killed. It was estimated the Turks lost 50 killed 150 not included, amounting to 40,000 prisoners. wounded and 30 captured. Deal with the Professionals Recent immigration changes provide opportunity for Australian/NZ citizens to live permanently on Norfolk Island ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— NEW LISTING - RENOVATED COTTAGE - SEA VIEWS Small 3 bedroom cottage with sea and valley views. Open plan living/dining. Bathroom with laundry. Located between school and town. Level land, bore and fruit trees. 7000 gals water storage. $275,000 EXCLUSIVE ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— SOLID OLD HOME ON 3 ACRES 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with heaps of potential. Underground water tank approx.12,000 gallons. 2 large sheds with cement floors offering excellent storage & work shop areas. Satellite dish. $340K ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— We celebrated the Life of NEW LISTING- OLDIE BUT GOODIE Heather Dawn Tofts 2 bedroom older style home with large covered deck. Open 6th April 1945 - 16th May 2015 plan living. Detached shed. Located on 1 acre of flat land, One of the wonderful bursts of friendship and hope fruit trees, veggie garden area. Aprox 10,000 gals water storage. Potential for expansion. $230,000 for my future when having treatment for a heart attack ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— back in 2010-2011, was the close proximity of Heather NEW LISTING - “BAY COURT” Tofts and my Cousin Alice Buffett who were both House & self contained flat. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom home in the ward opposite me at the Royal Prince Alfred located in town but private. Mixed zone use. Solar Hospital. When able we would often talk about the 20,000 gals water storage, fruit trees. Located on 1/2 acre future that we faced and wonderful treatment that we of land. Currently tenanted. $375,000 EXCLUSIVE ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— were receiving from the Hospital staff. “PERFECT HIDEAWAY with views” Last Sunday, 22nd May 2015, Heather was laid to Well built 2 bedroom cottage. Cathedral ceiling with rest at the Kingston Cemetery attended by her loving exposed beams. Tiled bathroom with spa bath, bidet, w.c. & husband Bob, her daughters Helen and her husband vanity + extra w.c. Spacious double garage/workshop with Guy, Sheryl from Tasmania, Delphine and son Samuel. w.c., hand basin & shower. REDUCED TO $320,000 Brother Trevor and his family were not able to be ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— “HILLI RESTAURANT & CAFÉ” present at the funeral. Well established top restaurant with an excellent reputation After 63 years on Norfolk Island there was a large Popular with both locals & tourists. Great indoor & outdoor and comprehensive gathering of Bob and his familes dining areas. Serving modern Australian cuisine. Good friends who had gathered at Kingston to pay their last online presence. Showing good returns. respects. ASKING $150,000 + stock Pastor Dion Fourie conducted the service and after ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— his welcome and the singing of the first hymn “What COMMERCIAL BUILDING - TOP OF THE TOWN Substantial concrete block constructed building originally a Friend We Have In Jesus” Pastor Fourie read one two shops opened into one (can be converted back). Huge of Heather’s favourite passages from the Bible - John floorspace for displays. Storage areas on ground & lower 14:1-6 -”Do not be worried and upset” Jesus told them. level. Staff/office areas with 2 toilets. High profile prominent “Believe in God and believe also in me.” position, near to South Pacific Resort. It was then the turn of Dan Widdowson to read the ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— following Eulogy:- “Heather Dawn Tofts was born in RENTALS 1 bedroom flat newly renovated, bedroom with built-ins, Auckland on 6th April 1945. She migrated to Norfolk bamboo flooring, separate laundry, close to town $130 p/w Island in 1952 with her parents Bob and Winifred 3 bedroom, 2 bthrm, clifftop & superb views, sunny deck, Hemus, sister Lela and brother Trevor. Sisters Sheryl some timber floors - Available mid June $265 p/w was born 2 years later. Her sister Betty came later. Her Call Lynne on 50803 to arrange a viewing. eldest sister Valerie married on Norfolk Island. Her father Bob Hemus trained Lela, Heather and  Trevor in amazing acrobatic acts. They performed  many shows on the island and throughout Australia,  New Zealand and New Caledonia. They performed  under the name of “The Amazing Trumps and those  (continued overleaf)  Heather Dawn Tofts - continued strength and bravery. She was an incredible woman who can remember the dramatic society performances whose faith and hope in Christ was ever present. at the Rawson Hall (before the TV era) would gasp in In Bob’s words, “heather was an iron Lady who amazement as Bob, Lela, Heather and Trevor would go stood by me.” through their acrobatic routines and Bob would bring Prayers for the Family, The Lord’s Prayer and the their act to a close when he placed his legs around his singing of the Hymn - “In The Sweet By and By” then neck and played a harmonica at the same time. followed. At 18 years of age Heather committed her life to The service was brought to its conclusion with the Jesus Christ and found a life worth living. placing of Floral Tributes, the Committal and Prayers Bob met Heather in 1968 on Great Barrier Island, off led by Pastors Matt and Gail Nola of the Norfolk Auckland, New Zealand, during a seeker programme, Island Community Church. where she planned to improve her new life. Bob and Don Reynolds and the Bumboras Uke Band led Heather eventually stayed on serving as staff. Heather the singing of “Pitcairn Anthem - Come Ye Blessed” had formerly won a beauty contest and Bob was which adds that final touch of Norfolk Island when caught up in her beauty. During that time their love we say farewell to those who have lived among us for and affection grew, they talked about everything and many years. decided to get engaged. One night after a church meeting, Bob and Heather went to their separate dormitories. Bob gave Heather Thank You a kiss good bye in the dark. Staff members were not Bob, Samuel, Helen, Alison and Sheryl would allowed to date one another yet a senior staff member like to THANK EVERYONE: For all the cards; arrived and she said she thought it was about time he meals dropped off; fruit and veggies delivered to our kissed her goodnight. home; pall bearers; lending of cars for transport; for Bob is grateful for Heather in many ways, particularly the dressing of the mound; Bumboras Uke Band; that she was the one who brought out his confidence. Tardy driving the hearse; Minister Gail and Matty Through her encouraging nature Heather brought out Nola; Dan Widdowson; Colleen and Dion; the grave the best in Bob, things he never saw in himself, she diggers; wreath makers (wonderful wreaths); Milton even got him involved with ambulance work. for operating the Lions sound system; everyone Over a period of time it was approved by the staff who turned up to the funeral and wake to show their that they be married on Great Barrier Island in 1969. respects. Heather often spoke of Norfolk Island as her Island It really was overwhelming the support of our home, she loved the culture, heritage and tradition. Island community, and all the staff at the hospital and Bob was incredibly intrigued, and eventually decided the ambulance crew. Special mention to the Hospital to make the move to Norfolk in 1970. Director David McCowan, the Doctors and dialysis For reasons beyond their control they moved to staff, the intensive care team, nurses , the cooks, the Auckland for a few years and returned again in 1976 cleaners and to the carers on Dar Randa. To the mercy blessed with 2 beautiful girls, Helen and Delphine. flight team and also the staff at Burnt Pine Travel for Sam was a later blessing born on the Island. They all of Heather and my travelling. established their family of five on Norfolk Island To all the other people who have been there for us looking for peace in their new Island home. recently and you know who you are, we thank you During that time they bought their first house for from all the family. We must also mention the specialist $12,000. Heather encouraged Bob to write about his surgical team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and staff passion - fishing and sharks. She was Bob’s dictionary from the dialysis team. Also thanks go to on going and his spell check, as a team they produced a few support at Woodfield Nursing Home who all looked books and Bob attributes the “Bottle House” as after Heather. Heather’s book. If we have missed anyone, WE THANK YOU Bob and Heather eventually acquired the Bottle TOO. House in 1999 on their anniversary after selling their first home. As a qualified Nurse’s aid Heather also looked after family members such as her Father, Aunty Lil and her step mother who suffered ill health in their old age. So taken with other people’s lives she demonstrated great compassion. That’s what Heather did! Her physical health began to deteriorate in 2007 due to kidney failure. Bob cared for Heather in their home, until she was moved to the hospital. The hospital staff were always watchful and worked hard for her well being. Heather moved to a mainland hospital for METALFIX treatment in the last 12 months of her life. Heather’s family surrounded her on her 70th For all your rust problems birthday for a great celebration. Phone Denys on 23886 or mob 55514 During multiple operations Heather always showed

Mindfulness Practice Once you’ve noticed whatever has captured your It is claimed by its proponents that regular mindfulness attention, you don’t have to do anything about it. Just be practice, through meditation, is an effective treatment for aware of it without adding anything to it—without tacking stress, worry, lack of focus, relationship problems, addictions on judgment (“I fell asleep! What an idiot!”); without and more. It leads to peace of mind and wellbeing, greater interpretation (“I’m terrible at meditation!”); without focus and creativity and better relationships. comparisons (“Probably everyone can stay with the This classic meditation practice is designed to deepen breath longer than I can!” or “I should be thinking better concentration by teaching us to focus on the in-breath and thoughts!”); without projections into the future (“What out-breath. Sit comfortably on a cushion or a chair. Keep if this thought irritates me so much I can’t get back to your back erect, but without straining or overarching. (If concentrating on my breath? I’m going to be annoyed you can’t sit, lie on your back, on a yoga mat or folded for the rest of my life! I’m never going to learn how to blanket, with your arms at your sides.) Close your eyes, if meditate!”). You don’t have to get mad at yourself for you’re comfortable with that. If not, gaze gently a few feet in having a thought. You don’t have to evaluate its content, front of you. Aim for a state of alert relaxation. Deliberately just acknowledge it. You’re not elaborating on the thought take three or four deep breaths, feeling the air as it enters or feeling. You’re not judging it. You’re neither struggling your nostrils, fills your chest and abdomen, and flows out against it nor falling into its embrace and getting swept again. Then let your breathing settle into its natural rhythm, away by it. When you notice your mind is not on your without forcing or controlling it. Just feel the breath as it breath, notice what is on your mind. And then, no matter happens, without trying to change it or improve it. You’re what it is, let go of it. Come back to focusing on your breathing anyway. All you have to do is feel it. nostrils or your abdomen or wherever you feel your Notice where you feel your breath most vividly; whether breath. at the nostrils, perhaps at the chest or abdomen. Then rest The moment you realize you’ve been distracted is the your attention lightly—as lightly as a butterfly rests on magic moment. It’s a chance to be really different, to try a flower—on just that area. Become aware of sensations a new response. Rather than tell yourself you’re weak there. If you’re focusing on the breath at the nostrils, for or undisciplined, or give up in frustration, simply let go example, you may experience tingling, vibration, or warmth, and begin again. In fact, instead of chastising yourself, itchiness. You may observe that the breath is cooler when you might thank yourself for recognizing that you’ve it comes in through the nostrils and warmer when it goes been distracted, and for returning to your breath. This act out. If you’re focusing on the breath at the abdomen, you of beginning again is the essential art of the meditation may feel movement, pressure, stretching, release. You don’t practice. Every time you find yourself speculating about need to name these sensations—simply feel them. Let your the future, replaying the past, or getting wrapped up in attention rest on the feeling of the natural breath, one breath self-criticism, shepherd your attention back to the actual at a time. (Notice how often the word “rest” comes up in sensations of the breath. If it helps restore concentration, this instruction? This is a very restful practice.) You don’t mentally say “in” and “out” with each breath, as suggested need to change it, force it, or “do it right”: just feel it. You earlier.) This practice is to let go gently and return to don’t need to make the breath deeper or longer or different focusing on the breath. Note the word “gently.” We gently from the way it is. Simply be aware of it, one breath at a acknowledge and release distractions, and gently forgive time. ourselves for having wandered. With great kindness You may find that the rhythm of your breathing changes. to ourselves, we once more return our attention to the Just allow it to be however it is. Sometimes people get a little breath. self-conscious, almost panicky, about watching themselves If you have to let go of distractions and begin again breathe—they start hyperventilating a little, or holding their thousands of times, fine. That’s not a roadblock to the breath without fully realizing what they’re doing. If that practice—that is the practice. That’s life: starting over, happens, just breathe more gently. To help support your one breath at a time. If you feel sleepy, sit up straighter, awareness of the breath, you might want to experiment with open your eyes if they’re closed, take a few deep breaths, silently saying to yourself “in” with each inhalation and “out” and then return to breathing naturally. You don’t need to with each exhalation, or perhaps “rising” and “falling.” But control the breath or make it different from the way it is. make this mental note very quietly within, so that you don’t Simply be with it. Feel the beginning of the in-breath and disrupt your concentration on the sensations of the breath. the end of it; the beginning of the out-breath and the end Many distractions will arise—thoughts, images, emotions, of it. Feel the little pause at the beginning and end of each aches, pains, plans. Just be with your breath and let them breath. go. You don’t need to chase after them, you don’t need to Continue following your breath—and starting over hang onto them, you don’t need to analyse them. You’re when you’re distracted—until you’ve come to the end just breathing. Connecting to your breath when thoughts of the time period you’ve set aside for meditation. When or images arise is like spotting a friend in a crowd: You you’re ready, open your eyes or lift your gaze. Try to don’t have to shove everyone else aside or order them to go bring some of the qualities of concentration you just away; you just direct your attention, your enthusiasm, your experienced—presence, calm observation, willingness interest toward your friend. “Oh,” you think, “there’s my to start over, and gentleness—to the next activity that friend in that crowd. Oh, there’s my breath, among those you perform at home, at work, among friends, or among thoughts and feelings and sensations.” If distractions arise strangers. that are strong enough to take your attention away from The Norfolk Island Counselling Service can be the feeling of the breath—physical sensations, emotions, contacted on 23190 or 56400. All inquiries are received memories, plans, an incredible fantasy, a pressing list of with absolute confidentiality. Not all inquiries need to be chores, whatever it might be—or if you find that you’ve problem focused as this article demonstrates. If you are dozed off, don’t be concerned. See if you can let go of any interested in more information on relaxation strategies distractions and return your attention to the feeling of the to help deal with stress please contact the above phone breath. numbers. Thankyou. 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You won’t be disappointed ! Thank You Women’s Wellness Program The Family of Dylan Quintal-Christian would like All women are invited to be included in the Wellness to thank each & every one of you for your support program, which began on Wednesday 13 May. It at such a successful fundraiser for Dylan on Saturday involves a half-hour consultation at the Norfolk Island 16th. The list of people is endless but there is one Hospital with emphasis on preventive medicine, person in particular that we would really like to thank, intending to eventually include every woman and be if it wasn’t for her this would never have eventuated done every year. & that person is our very special friend Liz ‘Oonah’ Breast check, blood pressure, BMI and blood sugar McCoy! are recorded during the consultation. Thank you everyone on Norfolk & in Sydney whom Pap test and Bowelscan test are currently available have help our family during this time!! thanks to the support of Lion’s Club of Arthur’s Vale THANK YOU xxx and Rotary Club donations. Appointments can be made for any Wednesday, morning or afternoon, by telephoning reception staff on 22091. Well the time has come Silky Oaks Stables Is Closing Down ��������������������������� after 46 years operation! Over the years it’s been lots of ��������������� fun for the “horsey community.” Just reminiscing -the R.S.L. Picnic ��������� ��������� �������� ������� Race meetings; Simon’s Water One Day Events; Sunday morning local ������������������� ������ ������ ������ ladies riding groups; Dinty with ������������������� ������ ������ her Saturday morning lessons for the local children; Pony Club and ������������������� ������ ������ the variety of Trail Rides for our ���������������������������������������������� visiting tourists and local families. Judith came into the business in 2004 and has enjoyed her time taking the visitors riding and �������������������� teaching local children. A BIG thank you to everyone, ��������� ������������������������ former long term employees and volunteers for your support over ������������ ������� ����������������� �����������

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“THE TEA POT GARDENS” �������������������� still operating. New ‘phone number 23400 as in the Phone Book. Call in for a cuppa or light lunch for your “out of town garden experience.” ������������������������� ��������������������������������������� Cheryl Tennis News Ball Machine Hire Should you wish to hire the Ball Machine to help develop your skills, cost to Thursday 28th May Members is $6 per half-hour, $10 per hour; and Non- This week has seen everyone making the most of Members $15 for half an hour and $25 per hour. the beautiful autumn weather on court or catching up Contact the Gas Centre 22419 to make on garden chores-thanks to the mower man outside at arrangements. present! Hopefully it will continue into next weekend VENUE FOR HIRE Our facilities are ideal for for Bounty celebrations. many social occasions with beautiful courts, bar and On Tuesday Night the Ladies’ comp continued kitchen so phone the Gas Centre and leave a message with Round 3 of the Ladies Doubles, accompanied by if you would like to arrange a function, or call up to the sounds of laughter and disbelief at some of the shots courts during a comp night. accomplished! Definitely not just ‘hit and giggle’ but enjoyable tennis nevertheless, as mentioned by our social players on the verandah later. Well done Gae, on a strong 17 points this week, The Norfolk Island Golf Club while six others came up with 14 indicating two wins The Golf Report out of the three sets played. Emma and Tanya played Last Saturday’s golf was a 4 person ambrose “Fun some well-placed drives, and Noelle’s coming back Day” event as a fund raising day for our team of Tom with her trademark volleys, matched by Ro not giving and Scott Greenwood, Shane Evans and Beau Magri any ground at net. Round 4 this week at 6 pm please. who will represent Norfolk Island in golf at the South The Wednesday Greenways Night Comp players Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea in July. Thanks had a perfect night for their matches. In Div 2 Sam, to Tom, Scott, Shane and Beau for helping make the Ethan and Amy went well with two Singles wins each, day a fun day and they in return would like to thank while Ethan, Jo, James, Jude and Sophie each took everybody who helped make it a huge success. A one. A close encounter in their doubles match gave healthy figure of around $2000 was raised on the Chris and Courtney the edge 9/7; while James & Jo and day and many thanks to all those who braved the Amy & Sophie also won theirs rather more easily. conditions, besides our regular Saturday players but In Div 1 Jas E, Craig and Jonno scored a convincing also a few old heads we have not seen down at the 5 sets to 1 against Kev, Kelvin & Jone ; while in the golf course lately. Your support and generosity was other match Danny, Shano & Arki were 4/2 up. amazing and we hope you all had a great day. To those Friday Juniors are now into their weekly competition who were unable to play but gave donations and to each Friday afternoon and last week Johnny’s, and those who donated goods for trophies and raffles we Joni’s teams each scored 6 points; while Kyran’s and thank you. Thaenks fe aklan. Kurt’s shared three points each after a countback with a The results of the day, coming in with a score marathon 30 games each! It’s good to see these young of 55 1/8 was the team of Mal Tarrant, Terry Gray, players developing their skills and strategies. Ginny Waker and Andrew Umlauft. R/up were Tracy Coming Events-: The Mavis Cup will start up again Sweeney, Naomi Thompson, Irene Buffett and Aidan today Saturday the 30th. See the draw in last week’s Bruce with 56 1/2 and 3rd on 58 pts was Lisle Snell, paper. This fun afternoon of tennis each fortnight helps Wayne Richards, Geoff Parslow and Dave McCowan support the Juniors’ fundraising. Players usually share on a count back from Hussa Harris, Peter Magri, a sausage and salad with the kids following play. Barry Highett and Pat McCoy. “Country Rd” award The Tourist Minister’s Mixed Doubles we hoped to on 63 5/8 was those old heads mentioned earlier of do on Sat 6th June will now be postponed to a date to be Manfred, Neil, Noel and Lindsay. N,T.P’s All in 2nd advised since the Bounty Ball will be on that evening. shot on 6/15 th was Peter Magri, all in 2nd shot 1/11 Also on the radar is the Relay for Life fundraiser in th, Rueben Bigg and straightest drive, Lisle Snell. The support of the Cancer Council on the 13th June. Please Island Plumbing and Gas putt off was not struck and talk about it with other members and see if we can jackpots to $170 this week. organise teams to represent Cheryl Tennis Club. Today’s golf is the “ Westpac Trophy Day “ 4 BBB But also in June we would like to hold the Stableford with choice of partners, tee off 8.30am and annual Bounty Gala Day on Sunday 21st for teams 1 pm. All visiting golfers to Norfolk with an official representing the Pitcairn families. Come and have h/cp are most welcome. A big thanks to Westpac once some fun and honour the memory of Grandma Girlie, again as one of our long term sponsors. a very special lady who loved her tennis. Have a chat Coming up for the week. Tues at 3 pm is Veterans 9 at the picnic on Bounty Day and sort out 4 teams to hole comp and Wed is a single stableford 1pm tee off play Mixed Doubles. with bonus pt’s for the ‘ 2 Drips’ Ainsbury Christian Thursday Night Social Visitors and casual players Cup, Fri 3 pm ‘Chook Run’ and next Saturday and are invited to join a regular group who always enjoy Sunday 6 & 7 th June is the NIO/NI Business Solutions their tennis. Racquets available to borrow. Bounty Tournament. Court Hire Visitors and non-members are welcome Finally a ‘ golf thought ‘ for the day, Golf is like to come and play during the day at a cost of $16 per a love affair ... if you do not take it seriously it’s no hour – Night $18. However Members have FREE use fun and if you do take it seriously it breaks your heart. of the courts during the day and $12 per hour in the Good golfing everyone...... evenings if there is no comp. Please use the Honesty Squirrel Box if courts are unattended.

UPDATE – 30 May 2015 RUGBY ON THE ROCK Festival Itinerary August 2015 Fri 31 July The first of our visitors arrive. Teams are now booked and counting Sat 01 Aug Our Aussie teams arrive. down the days until they get here. Registration at the Leagues Club. The following teams will be joining the Sun 02 Aug The Kiwis arrive. Creak Ol’ Convicts for a fun filled Opening Ceremony. festival: Mon 03 Aug Games at Kingston Oval . Convict Night for some teams. From New Zealand Tue 04 Aug Cliff top Fish Fry. Marlborough Musseleers Wed 05 Aug Games at Kingston Oval. Buccaneers Fri 07 Aug Games at Kingston Oval. WAGS and friends from Saints and Closing Ceremony. Sinners and the Gangsters Sat 08 Aug Farewell at the Leagues Club.

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NI Junior Rugby League Wednesday Golf Match report for Saturday 23rd May. Last wednesday 20/05/2015 golf was played in Midget B’s - Reds and Greens drew 8 All. excellant conditions. Try scorers for the Reds - Riley Christian, Caleb Ladies winner Pat McCoy on a countback from Whelan Edie Christian, well done Pat. Try scorers for the Greens – Tane Sharkey x 2 Mens winnrer Cooky 39 pts, peter Magri 38 Refs Player of the day – Caleb Whelan Points and third a visitor John Francis. Pro pin Eric Midget B’s – Golds 26 defeated Blues 22. Sweeney. Try Scorers for the Golds – Joshua Kolinsau x Ball rundown Edie, Barry, Tony. The rest of you, 2, Reece Hay x 2, Jai Henderson, Rueben Kelly. hope you all had a great day. Conversions – Reece Hay Golf on the 27th was played in beautifull conditions Try scorers for the Blues – Joseph Snell x 2, Mali although it didn’t look too bright about 11.30-12.00. Garden, Will Peapells. Conversions - Taj Quintal x 2, Another magic day on our beautiful island home. Joseph Snell No real excuses for any bad golf. The course is in Refs Player of the day – Joseph Snell great condition provided you keep on the fairway. Midget A’s – Blues 26 defeated Golds 22. Get in the rough at your own peril. Try scorers for the Blues – Ben Elliott x 2, Douglas We had four visitors join us today and by all Snell x 2, Jacob Millett. Conversions – Ben Elliott x accounts enjoyed our course, they were Ken Burke, 3 Charlie Azzopardi, Cliff Bond and David White. Try scorers for the Golds – Cameron Christian x 3, Ladies winner today was Cindy McCoy 32 pts on a Kyran Randall x 2. Conversions – Cameron Christian countback from her mum, Cindy home on a Surprise Refs Player of the day – Ben Elliott. visit for Shane, Really for her 30th birthday. Hope you Junior B’s – Maroons 26 defeated Blues 14. had a lovely birthday Cindy. Try scorers for the Maroons – Jordy Bigg, TK Mens winners one of our visitors Ken Burke 43 pts, Morgan, Regan Christian, Will Elliott, Jude Wakefield. Barry Hyatt 41 on a countback from another visitor Conversions - TK Morgan x 3 Charlie also on 41 pts. Try scorers for the Blues – TK Morgan x 2, Brayden Ball run down tony, Scott, Cliff, David all on 37 Adams. Conversions – TK Morgan Cameron 36. Refs Player of the day – Regan Christian. All in all our four visitors stole the day, well done Junior A’s – Blues 52 defeated Reds 26. to all. Try scorers for the Blues – Adam Buffett x 5, Tejai Saturdays golf 4bbb stableford.Westpac Trophy Christian x 2, Reuben Coombes x 2, Levi Singer, Tiaan Day. Christian. Conversions - Adam Buffett x 4 Next wed 2 drips Ainsbury Christian Bonus Points. Try scorers for the Reds – Reece Jackson, James Come and join us and have lots of fun. Bigg, Lucian Forsyth, Mark Kalsrap. Conversions EC – TK Morgan x 3 Refs Player of the day – Reuben Coombes. Game times for Sunday 31st May. Field 1 – Government House End Midget B’s training 12:00pm Midget B’s Game 1 – Blues V Greens 12:30pm Midget B’s Game 2 – Reds V Gold’s 1:00pm Midget A’s – Blues V Gold’s 1:30pm Field 2 – Bay Street End. Junior A’s – Reds V Blues 12:00pm Junior B’s – Blues V Maroons 1:00pm *Could Midget A’s, Junior B’s & Junior A’s be there 15 minutes before kickoff* VP.

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������������� Squash News The numbers in brackets are the points start for each game. Junior Squash Draw for Wednesday 3rd June 2015 The Junior Elite Squash Squad has been finalised for Crt 1 Crt 2 the Junior Commonwealth Games in Samoa. Over the BPT Court CBA Court last 12 months, the junior development squad has been 3.30pm Eamonn (+3) vs Lexi Liam vs Reuben training hard on and off the court, traveling to NZ for 4.00pm Curtis vs Tiann (+3) Tejai vs Mark M coaching and matches, and enjoying improving their 4.30pm Puk vs Rob (+5) Beau vs Heidi (+5) fitness and skills. The selection for the Samoa team 5.00pm Jared vs Mandy Craig vs Lance was hard fought with a play off between the girls and 5.30pm Figgy vs Bob (+5) Ginny (+2) vs Marc was finalised after our last tournament (Gary Raper). 6.00pm Kyle vs Mya Aiden vs Charles (+3) The squad is: Aidan Rowston, Curtis Buffett, Storm 6.30pm Renee vs Kym Riki vs Dean Glenny-Walker and Mya Evans. Congratulations on 7.00pm George vs Deb Bart vs Lenny (+3) being selected. Each player now has the pressure of representing Norfolk on the world stage. The players Gary Raper Championship will be entering boys and girls singles, boys and girls A fantastic week of squash! 40 players contested doubles and mixed doubles. There will be fundraising the Men’s, Women’s, Junior Boys and Junior Girls events for the club and the squad including a weekend Gary Raper Championship. of squash (24 hours nonstop squash), so make sure you Junior Championship get down to the courts and support the events. 17 juniors contested the tournament with Aidan, Also the Junior development squads are continuing Curtis and Beau also playing in the Open Men’s their training and the talk around the courts is, that the competition. Games went according to the seeding with old kids need to start looking out for the up and coming the top 8 players (Aidan, Curtis, Beau, Mark, Lenny, players Jared, Eammon and Rueben. All junior players Adam, Tiaan and Rueben) winning through to the will be involved with the Samoa squad in preparing Quarter finals of the main draw. After the quarters the them for the competition. Plate, Special Plate and Consolation plate competitions Congratulations to our 4 Junior Squash players started. Players started playing others equal to their who will be representing Norfolk Squash at the own ability levels. Plate final, Tejai Christian played Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa this September. Liam Yelavich, winning 3-2, Special Plate final, Tiaan Aidan Rowston, Curtis Buffett, Storm Walker-Glenny Christian played Adam Buffett, winning 3-1, and and Mya Evans. Consolation Plate final Eammon Kennerly played Keep Saturday June 20th free. Our representatives Jared Magri, winning 3-2. Mark Kalsrap, Curtis will be organising a 20hr Squash-A-Thon, ask our Buffett, Beau Magri and Aidan Rowston won through Team about this. More information will be available to the semi-finals for the second year in a row. in next weeks paper and on the notice board at the A great crowd gathered to view the boy’s semi- courts. finals of Mark v Aidan and Curtis v Beau. In the first This weeks Challenges saw NEW player to the semi final, Aidan proved too strong, with his consistent comp TK take on Yasmin. In deafeating her 3-0 you shots and Mark being impatient and trying to end the are now officially on the ladder. Congratulations TK. points early, losing 3 – 0. The second semi final was Curtis overpowered Marc 3-0 as did Rueben to Liam. an intense 4 games with Curtis overcoming Beau Once more Eamonn and Jared met to battle on, and 3 – 1. The match was a great show of tight squash, on and on and on. Another 5 setter and it was Jared’s deceptive shots and long rallies. Both the semi finals turn to win the Ladder rung. 100% effort, well done were a very good testament to the training the boys guy’s. have been doing on the court. The Final saw Curtis up Draw for Thursday 4 June against a determined Aidan. Both boys had played in 4.30pm Aiden vs Curtis the men’s and junior competitions and were starting to 5pm Beau vs Rueben tire by the Friday, although they pushed each other to TK vs Eamonn their limits in the final with Aidan overcoming Curtis 5.30pm Jared vs Nathaniel winning 3 -1. Mya vs Yasmin Congratulations 6pm Liam vs Storm Junior Boys GR Champion Aidan Rowston, Lexi vs Marc Junior Boys GR Runner Up Curtis Buffett Anyone interested in joining the Junior night Comp Junior Boys Plate Winner Tejai Christian and Ladder Challenge should contact Ginny 51148 or Junior Boys Special Plate Winner Tiaan Christian Bob 51034. If you are on the ladder and would like Junior Boys Consolation Plate Winner Eammon to have the ‘Óccassional’ Challenge you can ask to be Kennerly put into the draw on particular nights, 1 weeks notice The girls (Lexi, Mya, Zanaida and Yasmin) played is all that is required. a round robin tournament for the Junior Girls GR Championship. All games were played over the week, Wednesday Night Mixed Squash competition with all games tightly contested. It has been great to The Wednesday night competition is on again this see the progress of the skills of each of the girls leading week. If you are not included in the draw and would up to the championship. like a game then please phone Lance 56832. (continued overleaf) The matches will be 15 points, best of 5 games. Squash - continued Curtis finally winning a match against Aidan winning Congratulations 3-2. Semi final1 saw Figgy playing Beau. A great Junior Girls GR Champion Alexis Tavener match with Beau winning the first two games but Junior Girls GR Runner Up Mya Evans Figgy ground Beau down finally winning 3-2. Semi Junior Girls GR Plate Winner Yasmin Coombes final2 saw Curtis against Puk. Curtis looked nervous Junior Girls GR Special Plate Winner Zanaida in the warm-up and never really got over his nerves Adams throughout the match. Puk winning 3-0. In the Plate, Women’s Gary Raper Championship Special Plate and Consolation Plate competitions, 8 women contested the championship, Heidi, Snobbles played Charles winning the Plate final 3- D’Anne, Kym, Deb, Jacqui, Roberta, Renee and Nyree. 2, Aidan played Bart winning the Special Plate final It was great to watch the ladies, especially D’Anne 3-1 and Riki played the determined Richard Cribb and Roberta, as this was their first tournament. The winning the Consolation Plate final 3-1. The men’s main draw saw great games played with the four top final was played against Puk and Figgy. Puk played seed winning through to the semi finals. The Plate, tight controlled squash winning the final 3-0. Special Plate and Consolation Plate draws started, Congratulations with great match ups. The plate final saw Kym Adams Men’s GR Champion Peter Christian Bailey play Roberta Leha, with Kym Winning 3-1 . The Men’s Runner Up Mal Rundall Special Plate final was Deb Johnston against Renee Men’s Plate Winner Steve Nobbs cooper, with Deb winning 3-2. The consolation Plate Men’s Special Plate Winner Aidan Rowston final was won by D’Anne Sharpe. In the main draw, Men’s Consolation Winner Riki Christian Semi Final 1 was Heidi v Deb J. Deb went out to run Heidi around, keep the ball tight to the walls and show the skill that got her to the final. The plan was well constructed, although Heidi’s game of consistency and precision proved too hard for Deb to handle, winning 3-1. The second Semi final saw another great game between Jacqui and Renee. Each player moved the other around the court with tight wall shots and precision drops. Jacqui overcame Renee winning 3-2. The final was played in great spirit, with the crowd clapping and cheering every point. Heidi proved too strong for Jacqui winning 3-1. Congratulations Women’s GR Champion Heidi Adams Women’s GR runner Up Jacqui Grundy The tournament was a success for the members, both Women’s GR Plate Winner Kym Adams for the squash and the socialising. Special thankyou, to Women’s GR Special Plate Winner Deb Johnston the match committee of Kym Adams, Deb Johnston Women’s Consolation Plate Winner D’Anne and Jacqui Grundy for your tireless work throughout Sharpe the week. Events Schedule Doubles Tournament: 6th-10th July Club Championships: 17th-21st August Masters tournament: 9th-15th November

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FRUIT TREES. Tararind, Jackfruit, Lychee, Logan, Kiwi Berry, Dragonfruit. Phone 51114 Men’s Gary Raper Championship 14 players contested the men’s championship (Peter Christian Bailey, Mal Rundall, Bart Murray, Craig Buffett, Lance Miller, Steve Nobbs, Rob Rowston, Bob Kemp, Aidan Rowston, Curtis Buffett, Beau Magri, Charles Christian-Bailey, Richard Cribb and Riki Cooper) playing over the week. There were a few groans when the men went out to play the boys N.I. Pest Control but all enjoyed the matches. Great games were played For all your pest control needs throughout the week, none better than the quarterfinal Domestic and Commercial Services of Aidan v Curtis. The crowd was enthralled with CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY the level of squash and it was a pity that a couple of loose shots were all that was in the final result, with PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 names and money in to ensure the Creaky Ol Convicts are ready for the Challenge.

Bowls News Saturday Bowls Social bowls. Peter Glass Trevor Gow Ryan Dixon def John Nagy Norm Trickey Moochie 16-13 Barry Jones Phil Jones def Jeff Pledger Peter Walkinshaw 19- 13 Graham and Tim Sheridan def Stephen Matthews and Brent Pauling 24-19 Wednesday Bowls Ladies Club Pairs.Vivian dela Cruz and Jackie Ryan def Jilly Doidge and Chris Pauling 13-12 Tess Evans Registration for Rugby on the and Wendy Nagy def Marie and Liz Walkinshaw 21- Rock 2015 14 Marg Buffett and Kitha def Shae Wilson and Petal The Creaky Ol Convicts will be having a registration Jones 12-11. Social Taina Hall Graham Wooley and day on Sunday 31st May, 3.30pm at Kingston Oval. Marg O’Brien def Teddy Evans Norm Trickey and This is for anyone interested in playing in the Rugby Kate Smith 21-7 . on the Rock Over 35’s Rugby Tournament to be held CONGRATULATIONS to Shae Wilson who will 1st – 9th August 2015. The club will supply a BBQ and be playing singles at the Youth Commonwealth Games players and supporters are asked to bring a salad, drinks aged between 14 and 18 years to be held in Samoa. and picnic utensils. We will also be taking a Team Photo This is the first time a Junior bowler has represented so if you have one please wear your White Jersey with Norfolk Island. Black Arrows. Players need to register and pay $100.00 on or before What’s happening? 31st May 2015. This covers Game Fees, Insurance for THURSDAY NIGHT BOWLS STARTING NEXT 12 months for all games/training played on Norfolk THURSDAY 4th June ring Annie on 50079 or 24345 Island and Post Game Drinks. to put your name or teams in. Be at the club 5.30 for Rugby Training is being held every Thursday 4.45pm 6pm start [wear your winter woollies] 1st round Mens and Sunday 3.30pm at Kingston Oval. Money can be pairs start this Saturday paid on 31.5.15 or to Raewynne at Christian-Bailey AGM 28th June 10am at bowling Club. Agencies or Jill at the Hospital. Money needs to be paid BOWLING CLUB BISTRO NOW OPEN. Come to ensure your spot on the team, Discounts are offered along and enjoy the meals prepared by our new chef for people paying the full package. To ensure you are Sam. covered by our insurance names need to be submitted Unbiased asap. Late registrations may result in not being covered by insurance. Our game times will be confirmed soon with the Creaky Ol Convicts playing the later games on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will have food at the ground, full bar facilities, raffles and Rugby on the Rock Merchandise for sale. Teams Registered are: Bundaberg Rumruckers, Coffs Harbour Gropers, S.A.M. Rugby, Burleigh Bodgies, Marlborough Musseleers, Phat Phux, Buccaneers, Wainuiomata WAGS Combo, Bex and Creaky Ol Convicts There will be an Opening Ceremony on the Sunday Night at a cost of $50.00 per head including nibbles, free wine and beer for a limited time and entertainment. The For all your painting needs Closing Ceremony will be held on the Friday Night at a  cost of $75.00 per head including dinner, free wine and Need a Professional painter ? Spray Finishes beer for a limited time and entertainment. Local players Call Now !  Water Blasting and supporters are also welcome to attend a Fish Fry on  Domestic / Commercial the Tuesday afternoon at a cost to be advised. Top quality work with  Interior/Exterior We need players and supporters registered so that fast and friendly service planning can go ahead, so please if you are interested  Roofs come down to Kingston Oval Sunday 3.30pm 31st May 2015 or register with Raewynne on email “ What we quote is what you pay ” [email protected] or Jill on [email protected] . You can arrange direct deposits with Rae or Jill. Mobile: 55588 This tournament is shaping up to be our biggest and Email: best so far so please show us your support and get your [email protected] CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

FOR SALE TOURISTS - AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS PRIVATE SALE (RENOVATORS DELIGHT) —2 can now live on Norfolk without restrictions. Buy houses, land or just rent for a month or a life time. bdrm cottage with a romantic history on private1/2 Talk to us now. acre, absolutely prime position, a really sweet spot LAND 2 ACRES down long palm tree lined easement, 1st time placed Long road frontage, bore, rural aspect, mostly cleared. on the market, lots of bearing fruit trees a gardeners $90,000. delight, directly opposite post office & liquor bond LAND – BALL BAY & one minute`s wander to the golden orb cafe then Shed 40’ x 40’, concrete floor, 6 acres, 3 road another minute`s walk to foodlands—very rare to find a frontage, spring & large Moreton Bay Fig. Fenced on 3 sides. Partly cleared. private 1⁄2 acre in the middle of town, reluctant sale at $210,000. For details contact David Bell 50701. a very good price $177,777 invest now for your future NEAT 2 BEDROOM HOME ph Patrick 24068 Full length verandah with lovely ocean views set on 1 acre. Combustion heater. Secluded & quiet area. $260,000 Mrs Q is selling her much loved WHITE MAZDA DEMIO. Has been well looked after, serviced NEAR NEW 3 BEDROOM HOME regularly with full years rego $6k. Phone 50125 Situated on 800sqm. 2 bathrooms. Stainless steel fridge, stove & dishwasher. Wood combustion heater. Carport & lock up garage. Fenced yard with bore & WEIGHT STATION. York 2001 with 140lb stack established fruit trees. Inspect now $255,000 weights. $500ono. OCEAN KAYAK. 3.6 m with 2 HIGH ON A HILL seats and 2 oars. Includes 2 kids life jackets and sea Lovely 3 bedroom home with wide verandahs biscuit 1.1 diameter $600ono. Phone 51617 on 2 sides. Wood fire. Very neat with immaculate presentation. Views across valley out to distant ocean. Solar power, solar hot water. Lock up garage. 2 acres GARAGE SALE with creek boundary. Long solid concrete full width drive. $465,000. Inspection will please. SUNDAY 31st MAY - 22 Mitchels Lane Mainly books, all sorts. $1 and $2 each. LOVELY 3-4 BEDROOM HOME Situated on 6 acres all useable land. 3 bay garage with truck, solar power and solar hot water. Could EX RESTAURANT TABLEWARE, GLASSWARE, easily be set up as B&B tourist accommodation as STAINLESS STEELWARE, WINECOOLERS. 6 separate guest wing & lounge entertaining kitchen. bay CUTLERY HOLDER on pine stand. Panasonic Large dining table out to courtyard with your own Pizza Oven! At $680,000, this is excellent value. 1100watt MICROWAVE and 4 upholstered BAR STOOLS. Call Peter or Mudgi on 22675 for more RENTALS 1 Bedroom very tidy flat in quiet location. Spacious, info. and private. $130 per week 1 Bedroom flat in town. Spacious and furnished. $120 NATIN will be having a per week. 2 Bedroom home close to school. $112 per week GARAGE SALE ON MON 15 JUNE THE each. QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY 3 Bedroom home with open plan living, outdoor covered which will include furniture, furnishings and home area. Ensuite. Water bed. $250 per week – available soon. cooking. If anyone has any items they can donate to 4 Bedroom home close to town. Large bedrooms and the sale or would like to provide some baked items solar hot water. $224.00 per week. please contact Naomi Thompson at the Olive. Phone Nerissa for details. 22601.

MOTOR BIKE FOR SALE HONDA XR 250, 2002 model in very good condition. Low kilometres. $4500ono ph. Tracey 22055

2010 KXF 450 DIRTBIKE. New tyres, front and rear. Fly racing bars, plenty of extras. $6,000. Enquiries to Island Realty Beau on 51889 NBN 2800 15439

MAZDA FAMILIA $1500. Phone 54676 Ph: 22601 David Bell a/h 50701 or 22240 1999 TOYOTA HILUX DUEL CAB 3.0 DIESEL. OR our new sales team Regrettable sale due to rather ironic unforseen Lillian and Ian Mann a/h 51784 or 22852 circumstances, Recently serviced and runs like a E: [email protected] dream, excellent buying at $10,500.00, ph Bob on E: [email protected] 50569 to arrange an inspection. W: islandrealty.nf For all rentals contact Nerissa Judd COMFY CANE CHAIRS WITH PADDING $20 SERVICES AVAILABLE each SOLID MASSAGE TABLE suit business or home use $100. Call Dee 53064 BEVERLY HILLS BUSINESS MACHINES. Repairs GARAGE SALE to IPhones, Docket Printers, Printers and Faxs, Free Saturday 30 May 2015. Advice. Contact Peter at [email protected] or 51990 Come and see and buy. Goodies galore from the Gals at 19 Taylors Road. (Opposite the TAB and Norfolk LIBBYS ISLAND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Insurance Office) Just drive down the driveway, - Have all your accounts brought up to date Promptly plenty of easy parking. Time: 8:00am - 11:00am and Affordably. Contact Libby Churchyard for an (sharp) Sun, rain, or both, no matter all under appointment on 22410 or 56755 cover. TREE - LOPPING, TREE - FELLING, GARAGE SALE—something for everyone from CLEARING AND ON-SITE WOOD CHIPPING. a brand new kitchen sink, fish smokers,compact Convert your palm fronds and fresh green waste into transportable stove, dining chairs, bose surround valuable mulch. CHIP IT, DON’T TIP IT!! Fresh sound speakers-- all sorts of usefull stuff that you wood chip also available, in bags or bulk. Enquiries to didn`t know you needed, still some collectors pieces Derek on phone 22226. left –everything at bargain or make an offer prices, call around to the cottage at the back of aunt em`s to have LANDSCAPING AND EARTHWORKS. Contact a look today or tomorrow after mid day, or call Patrick Caine at Dial a Digger on 50126 24068 anytime during the week to view POSITION VACANT HOME WANTED CASUAL BAR AND WAIT STAFF Required at LOOKING FOR: HOUSE SIT or SMALL the Castaway. NBN 280 042 797 Ph Sarah 52852 FURNISHED RENTAL COTTAGE with a fenced yard. I will be working as a Registered Nurse on Endeavour Lodge requires a GARDENER on Norfolk Is. at the hospital for a 9 month contract call for approximately 1 day per week. Must know starting 12 June. I am an adventurous, fit & healthy a weed from a plant. Applications by email to lady who has a love & passion for animals, wildlife & [email protected] NBN 280022187 the environment. Whilst working on NI I am interested in housesitting a residents home & pets for company. Eldoo Hire Cars (NBN 280012709) is seeking I ride a pushbike, walk & swim & love taking dogs a suitably qualified person for the position of for a good run. I have excellent references available RECEPTION/BOOKKEEPING/GENERAL duties on request. Please call or email me if you know of a at our New Cascade Road office. Experience in MYOB property coming up soon. and HirePos Reservations an advantage although full Regards, Mary Wise training will be available to the successful applicant. Ph: +61402691622 The person we seek will be self-motivated, have a Email: [email protected] current driver’s license, mature outlook and good people skills. Applications with current CV should WANTED be sent to Bruce Walker at bwalkerEHC.HR@norfolk. net.nf or phone 52005 to set up an interview. FRIDGE/FREEZER in good condition. CHEST OF DRAWS Please ph’ 23307. ASSISTANT GROUNDSMAN required for Fletcher Christian Apartments, approximately one and half hours per day Monday- Friday. Must be able FOR RENT to assist will pool maintenance. NBN: 280012790. Please phone Bernie on 50049. TWO BEDROOM TWO BATHROOM HOME. Foxtel, lawns etc, Carport, solar power. $125 per week. CASUAL ON CALL CLEANER required for For more info call 55455 Fletcher Christian Apartments, must be able to work at short notice and be flexible and work well as part OFFICES TO LEASE Two newly painted premises, of a team. NBN: 280012790. Please phone Helen on side by side in Taylors Road. Suitable for Office or 50169 Shops. $100.00 Plus GST for the two. Apply by email The Golden Orb Bookshop & Cafe is looking for to [email protected] ON CALL CASUAL STAFF to join our team as needed. Previous hospitality and barista experience 1 BEDROOM FUNKY FLAT with laundry and open would be nice but we will train you as necessary. A plan lounge/kitchen, includes lawns and gardens. In the sense of humour will be a definite asset. Give Jack or middle of town close to everything. $112pw. Inspections Caz a call or see us at the Orb. welcome please phone 51512. HOUSEMAID position. Able to work any days as PA YEA’S RESTAURANT - 120 Taylors Road - required. Available on ALL flight days. Have several New Opening Hours Open every Tuesday through to years experience, be reliable, honest & well presented. Saturday from 5.30 pm onwards. “Live” music every Shiralee Executive Cottages, Taylors Rd, NI - NBN Wednesday and Saturday night. Great menu selection 280015256. For further information – Phone 22118 at reasonable prices. Bookings recommended either in or 52801 booking pad inside door or by phoning 22557. Group bookings or special events catered for. South Pacific Resort Hotel (NBN280031907) requires an experienced STONE MASON. The applicant must have at least 5 years experience in CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic this field and willing to work in other areas within care, social support and minor home safety modifications. the Resort as and when necessary to help cope All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696. with the peak visitors demands. Please apply to: Managing Director – Philip Hooper on philip. If anyone is interested in the question “WHO AM I” [email protected] or alternatively Chris and would like to explore it together, please phone Patterson on [email protected] Anne on 53088

The Blue Bull Café and Norfolk Blue looking for MARIAHS OCEAN-VIEW RESTAURANT Dine a couple of BUBBLY AND EFFICIENT SENIOR on the Hill with lunch Thursday to Sunday (from 12 STAFF MEMBERS for regular shifts at both the noon) and dinner Wednesday to Sunday (from 5.30pm). café and restaurant. Although experience would be Groups by arrangement. Bookings ph 23155, 22255 helpful, it’s not essential as we are happy to train. Call or [email protected]. Specialists in local Lisa on 23456 or Robyn on 50639 for a chat or email produce and quality cuisine. [email protected] Confidence assured IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please NOTICE contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348. A reminder Radio Norfolk’s BOUNTY DAY / LITTLE SINGAPORE CAFE AND TAKEAWAY is ANNIVERSARY DAY BROADCAST by Mary Duke, open from Monday to Saturday for Smoko, Brunch for all the family, titled:- “A DAY TO REMEMBER!” and Lunch from 8am - 4pm. Coffee from 8am - 6pm. will go to air on both AM and FM bands on MONDAY Dinner from 4pm to 8pm. Bookings not essential but 1st JUNE at 5.00 p.m. . preferred, especially for groups. We are located at the Strand Arcade, Taylor’s Road. Phone 22426. (Opposite RUMOURS BAR & CAFÉ - will be closed on Pete’s Place) Sunday 7th & Monday 8th of June. CAFÉ OPEN every other day from 10.30am – BAR from 11am. Takeaway GOVERNOR’S LODGE RESORT HOTEL has it all ‘s available. Have a great Bounty Day. covered – Breakfast daily 7.30-9.30 continental buffet $12.50!+ hot menu from as little as $8.50. Lunch daily THE FLU VACCINATIONS have arrived at the 12.00 – 2.00 $10 - $15!! Dinner at Bailey’s Restaurant hospital and will be available from Monday 13th at in beautiful surrounds each night from 6.00 except Wed Outpatients Department. You will need to phone 22091 and Thur. LOUNGE BAR now open in Reception and make an appointment. 8.00am-6.00pm DAILY: toasties, soup, muffins, sweets, coffees, wine, beer and more. What are you waiting CAT BOARDING, Going away? need somewhere for? Governor’s Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Ph your cat/s can stay? Cat Boarding Kennels where there 24400 is plenty of room to move, scratch and play. Call Cassie 55191. HOUSIE every Monday night at Paradise Hotel 7p.m. Lions Club of Arthurs Vale Norfolk Blue Restaurant (next to the old fig trees at 100 Acre Farm) is open for dinner every evening DINO’S RESTAURANT at Bumboras is open (except Tuesday & Sunday) from 6pm and for lunch Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 12 noon Sunday lunch. Phone 24225 to reserve your table. with our Farm Tours by arrangement – Tel 22068 . The Blue Bull Café is open Monday to Friday (except MEETINGS AGMS Wednesday) from 9.30am for lunches & dinner; Saturday & Sunday from 11.30am. Home Meals Norfolk Island Flora and Fauna Society inc. June available from The Blue Bull Tel 23456. monthly meeting Monday 1st June 6pm at the A & H Hall.

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Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 88 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 26 Friday 29 May 2015

BILLS PASSED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY 20 MAY 2015 The following Bills were passed –

NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL (AMENDMENT) BILL 2015 DAA HOSPETL (CHIENJEN) BIL 2015 The purpose of this Bill is to enable the Minister to appoint the Director to also be the Director of Nursing. At present the Director of Nursing must be an employee but the Director is not an employee. The amendment makes it clear that in order to be able to make the appointment, the Director must have the necessary qualifications to be appointed Director of Nursing, that is to be a qualified nurse.

Clauses 1, 2 and 3 are standard references to the name of the Act, its commencement and to the Act being amended. Clause 4 provides for the amendment of section 23D of the principal Act to allow the Minister to appoint the Director to simultaneously hold the position of Director of Nursing provided that the Director is a qualified nurse.

PROVIDENT ACCOUNT CLOSURE AND DISTRIBUTUION BILL 2015 DISTREBYUSHASN DEN D SHETEN UDAA PROEWEDENT 'KAUNT BIL 2015 The Bill makes provision for the closure of the Provident Account and for distribution of the amount of A and B accounts to contributors. The Bill proposes that with effect 23 June 2016 (the “cessation date”) all contributions to the Account will cease and the Trustee will, after setting aside the sum of $2000 to cover the costs of audit, prepare statements of the benefits accrued to each member of the Account from their A and B accounts. The amount provided for audit is expected to be close to the amount required but any shortfall or excess (either of which is expected to be very small) is either to be paid by or paid to the Administration. The Bill provides for a contributor to request early payment of his or her entitlements after the Bill becomes law but not later than two weeks before 23 June 2016 and from the next pay day after giving notice the obligation of the member concerned, and of the Administration, to contribute ceases until the member is paid out in accordance with the request.

The Bill provides that the Account is to be wound up after 30 June 2015 but before 30 June 2016 in accordance with a notice published by the Official Trustee in the Gazette. The Official Trustee is expected to give notice at a convenient time and will have the Account audited after the payment date to ensure that the moneys have been properly distributed. The Bill provides that in the event of dispute or a death, the Official Trustee must hold a member’s account until able to pay through a grant of representation or court order.

At 30 June 2016 the Act is finally repealed.

The Bill is in 10 clauses – Clauses 1 and 2 provide the short title of the Act and the commencement upon gazettal of assent. Clause 3 sets out definitions of terms used in the Bill. Clause 4 sets out the purpose of the Bill and the obligations of the Official Trustee. Clause 5 provides for the retention of $2,000 from interest income of the Provident Account to fund a final audit under clause 9. Clause 6 provides for cessation of contributions by members and the Administration. Clause 7 provides for the closure of the Provident Account and the payout to contributors. Clause 8 allows for members to ask for an early withdrawal before the cessation date. Clause 9 provides for the final winding up of the Provident Account and for the holding of funds where payment is legally not possible because of death or dispute. Clause 10 provides for the formal repeal of the principal Act on 30 June 2016.

Copies of the Bill, free of charge, may be obtained from Mrs Jan Keeping, Legal Services, Norfolk Island Administration, Kingston. These Bills may also be accessed at the following link - http://norfolkisland.gov.nf/la/BillsPassed- 14thAssemblyStage2/

GAYE EVANS CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - 89 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 26 Friday 29 May 2015

SITTING OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORFOLK ISLAND At the sitting of the House on 20 May 2015 it was resolved to suspend the House until a date and time to be determined by the Speaker.

Dated 20 May 2015 GAYE EVANS CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

ADMINISTRATION ACT 1936 REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT OF GAOLER I, Gary Douglas Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island, under paragraph 8(1)(c) of the Administration Act 1936, revoke the appointment of � Allen Michael Hogden to be a gaoler for the purposes of the Act.

Dated 12 May 2015 G.D. HARDGRAVE ADMINISTRATOR

TRAFFIC ACT 2010 TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ROAD ON WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2015 I, Ronald John Ward, Minister for the Environment, under section 50 of the Traffic Act 2010, close that part of the road specified in Part 1 of the Schedule to all vehicular traffic (except any vehicle specified in Part 2 of the Schedule) for the period 12.15 pm to 1.30 pm on Wednesday 3 June 2015 as necessary for public safety purposes and to enable a public function to be held on, or in the vicinity of the road, namely for the NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL to conduct a CROSS COUNTRY EVENT.

Dated 27 May 2015 R.J. WARD MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SCHEDULE Part 1 – Part road closure: Bounty Street through to intersection of Bay Street (some road to remain open from Quality Row to allow for parking for spectators) and part of Bay Street from intersection with Bounty Street through to Lone Pine.

Part 2 - Exempted classes of vehicles – (a) Vehicles authorised by the Administration for delivery of goods or services; (b) Administration vehicles involved on official business; (c) Police, ambulance, fire services and emergency vehicles on official business; (d) Vehicles authorised by OIC Police or delegate thereof.

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under section 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, advise that � Kinisimere Vanua Emma Lilly Kalangis Stefan Karl Kalangis

has applied under section 29 of the Act to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 25 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under section 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, advise that � Jojiana Naso Kaniatoma

has applied under section 29 of the Act to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 25 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - 90 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 26 Friday 29 May 2015

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under section 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, advise that � Archie Jim Rounds

has applied under section 29 of the Act to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 25 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF RESIDENCY I, Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under section 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, advise that � Emosi Sadrata

has applied under section 29 of the Act to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 25 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

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

Fasiu Samu Jone Vika Ciri Naqura

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

Dated 27 May 2015 ROBIN ADAMS MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS The next Sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down to commence on Tuesday 9th June 2015 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston. A.V.A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT

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

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

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

A.C. BUFFETT N. TAVENER MANAGER, CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION SERVICES HEALTH & QUARANTINE OFFICER COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS - 91 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 26 Friday 29 May 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Dated 14 May 2015 JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Reverend David Fell. Christian Outreach Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 / 53040 Pastors Matt and Gail Nola https://norfolkislandchurchofengland.wordpress.com Telephone 22606 SUNDAY SERVICES 8.30am St Barnabas Chapel - ***Visitors most welcome*** Communion Service with children’s proggramme followed SUNDAY NIGHT Service 6pm - 46 New Cascade Road by morning tea (Morning Prayer Service first Sunday of the WEDNESDAY NIGHT Bible Study 6:30pm Ph: 22606 month). 4.30pm Evening Prayer and Sing Along at All Saints Church Kingston. 10.00am Morning Worship on first Sunday ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH of each month at All Saints Church Kingston. 9.45am Radio Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Programme on VL2NI AM band. Administrator Father Paul Hilder Other Activities School Scripture - each Wednesday at Parish Council President - Dave Porter, for Baptism, 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave 22162. Tuesday 7.30am Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) We are the church of the “open door”. Our two historic MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am buildings All Saints Kingston and St. Barnabas Mission Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. Chapel are open 24 hours for sightseeing, quiet reflection, and prayer. UNITING CHURCH SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Rev. Les Hewitt Telephone: 22179 Pastor Dion Fourie Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 benefits (Psalm 103:2-3) email: [email protected] SUNDAY 31st at 10am: Pitcairn Praise Service. Everyone Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au is welcome to come to join in the singing of favourite hymns OPEN ON MONDAYS ONLY, 2: 00 TO 4: 00 PM. South and to stay for morning tea after the service. Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in persons. the AM Band TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts OPPORTUNITY SHOP time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship The Opportunity Shop sells THURSDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio Good clean clothes, Small household items, Norfolk Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- Solid Norfolk Island CDs Bible preaching HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for Thursday and Friday: 2 pm to 4pm; worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – Closed Public Holidays Tourist Attraction Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Open on Mondays only, 2: 00 to 4: 00 pm. SUNDAY 31st MAY- 3.30pm. Public Talk; 4.00pm Bible Admission $2:00 Study - Loyally supporting Christ’s brothers. Matthew 25 : 40 COMBINED CHURCHES All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd (Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES Free home Bible study offered to people of all ages. PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone Answers to Bible questions available on www.jw.org 22606 for details. LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY / SHARING - 10.30am Wednesdays at Community Church SCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays

METEOROLOGICAL DATA MAY 2015 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Thursday 21st 1023.7 21.7 13.9 NE 15 1348 Trace 7.2 Friday 22nd 1018.3 22.5 17.3 NE 29 2132 3.4 2.3 Saturday 23rd 1007.7 22.1 19.0 WNW 39 0609 4.2 6.1 Sunday 24th 1019.2 20.0 16.0 SSW 29 0208 1.6 8.0 Monday 25th 1024.7 20.6 16.1 SW 25 1128 1.0 9.5 Tuesday 26th 1026.2 20.2 16.5 S 19 0309 Trace 7.5 Wednesday 27th 1023.0 21.1 14.7 SW 19 2142 0.0 4.4 MONTHLY MEANS FOR MAY. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR MAY : 39.0mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 20.9 RAINFALL FOR 2015 TO DATE : 381.6mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 16.1 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 5.9 AVERAGE MAY RAINFALL : 132mm

Rainfall measured 9am - 9am the following day