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Volume 44, No. 17 SATURDAY, 2nd MAY 2009 Price $2.75 incl GST Norfolk Island and the outbreak of Swine Influenza Following the question asked by Ian Anderson “as Swine flu is spread in the same way as seasonal to what protective measures have been put in place flu, from person to person through the coughing or to safe guard against the possile outbreak of swine sneezing of people with influenza. It is possible to flu at last Tuesday’s Legislative Assembly meeting” become infected by touching something with flu we publish hereunder a Statement issued by David viruses on it and then touching the mouth or nose. McCowan, Director of the Norfolk Island Hospital There is no vaccine currently available to protect Enterprise:- against swine flu. The best ways to prevent catching Swine Flu the virus include - As most are aware, there is an outbreak of Swine • avoiding contact with people who are ill Flu in Mexico with some reports from the United • trying not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated States and other countries. Swine Flu is a contagious with the virus respiratory disease and symptoms are similar to that • staying in good general health and being physically of the regular flu including fever, cough, sore throat, active aching body, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhoea and (continued inside) vomiting. New era for Norfolk Air Jeff Murdoch, Chief Executive Officer of Norfolk Air, announced today that from Wednesday 29th April Our Airline has commenced flying all Norfolk Air scheduled services. This follows a decision made by the Chairman of Ozjet Airlines to terminate charter services with immediate effect. Fortunately due to extraordinary efforts behind the scenes in recent weeks and months, Our Airline was in a position to seamlessly take over operations of the (continued overleaf)

There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ New era for Norfolk Air - continued new recruits will the join the team and Norfolk Air is entire Norfolk Air network effective from today. There looking forward to their commencement once all initial will be no change to advertised flight schedules. and on-line training checks have been completed. As This changeover to a newer, more modern aircraft with the Ozjet Airlines crew, the Norfolk Air flight in the 737-300, initially operating with 126 Economy attendants will be great ambassadors for Norfolk seats and soon to include 6 Premium Economy seats, Island, offering a positive and professional service to heralds the start of a new era to which Norfolk Air both tourists and residents alike. is very much looking forward! The Norfolk Island The current economic environment remains Government Minister responsible for the airline, challenging for all airlines and other tourism Neville Christian MLA, said “This transition to ‘Our related industries. However, Norfolk Air views the Airline’ is the culmination of 12 months of intensive commencement of their new operator ‘Our Airline’ planning on the part of management of both Norfolk as an opportunity to move forward and be in a good Air and Our Airline and it is fortunate that strategies position to enhance, develop and expand services were in place given the suddenness of the Ozjet when circumstances in the industry show signs of decision to cease flying to Norfolk Island”. improvement. Norfolk Air CEO Jeff Murdoch said “I would like to For further information, please contact Norfolk Air acknowledge the hard work and cooperation of the Our on 1800 612 960 or 24272. Airline team particularly in respect of the Chairman Jeff Murdoch and Chief Pilot Captain Kevin Power, Acting CEO Chief Executive Officer Geoff Bowmaker and their team in Brisbane.” 29 April 2009 Norfolk Air has recently conducted an on-island recruitment process for cabin crew with the intention of having a Norfolk Island based flight attendants trained and operational within the shortest possible period. The recruitment process has been completed and all Ozjet cabin crew who applied have subsequently been offered positions with Norfolk Air. Additionally four

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Health Organization has increased its global alert If you have traveled from a swine flu area, especially status, and some governments are discouraging travel Mexico and the United States within the last 7 days and to affected areas. But Dr. Keiji Fukuda, the WHO’s have symptoms, or have been in contact with someone assistant director-general, said on Monday that there who has traveled and has the symptoms, it is important is little point in imposing travel bans “predominantly to seek medical attention promptly. because this virus has already spread quite far and at The Norfolk Island Hospital has stocks of Tamiflu this time, containment is not a feasible operation.” for treating this flu. Experts say the influenza can be spread from person to person in several ways - by droplets in the air from sneezing without covering your mouth and nose, or The following is an article we down loaded from from kissing, or from touching contaminated surfaces. the Internet:- But despite the name, they say you can’t get swine flu from eating properly cooked pork products. Swine Flu Latest in Series of Influenza So far the disease has been much more severe in Outbreaks Mexico than in any other country - more cases there, By Art Chimes, Washington, D.C. 29th April and more serious ones. The acting head of the CDC 2009. “The whole world is talking about swine flu as - the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists scramble to learn more about this emerging - says the reason for that is still unclear. disease. Outbreaks of this infectious new strain of “That is a critical question,” says Dr. Richard influenza virus have proved deadly in some places, Besser. “What we need to understand is why we’re relatively benign in others. Some people are avoiding seeing a different disease spectrum in Mexico than travel to infected areas. Others wonder about a possible we’re seeing here. There are many reasons that could vaccine. explain that, and as we gather information, we hope to Influenza has been with us for a long time. In ancient sort that out. As we continue to look, I expect that we Greece, Hippocrates described it 2,500 years ago. will see additional cases, and I expect that the spectrum In the 20th century, a worldwide epidemic - a of disease will expand.” pandemic - known as the Spanish flu killed tens of Swine flu can only be identified definitively by millions, though the same virus today might not be as laboratory tests. Dr. Joe Bresee of CDC’s Influenza deadly because medical care is so much better. Division says swine flu symptoms are not very Another flu pandemic emerged in 1957. It was distinctive. known as the Asian flu and killed an estimated one “Symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular million people. A third but less serious pandemic, the human flu and can include fever, cough, sore throat, Hong Kong flu, broke out in 1968. body aches, headache, chills or fatigue. Some people Swine flu first came to widespread attention in 1976 with swine flu have also reported diarrhea or vomiting. after an outbreak in the United States. Health officials Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of ordered mass vaccinations, fearing a repeat of the 1918 underlying chronic medical conditions.” pandemic, but the disease never reached that level. That’s from one of the informative podcasts CDC is The new swine flu virus is actually a genetic producing to get out information about swine flu. mashup, containing bits of human and bird flu, as well The CDC is laying the groundwork for the possible as a variety that infects pigs. production of a swine flu vaccine, though it would be “Well, in some ways the term ‘swine flu’ is a months before large quantities could be produced. The misnomer,” says Dr. Gregory Gray, who heads the annual flu vaccine may provide some protection, and Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Joan Nichols of the University of Texas says antiviral University of Iowa. drugs may also be helpful. “This particular strain of influenza may have “We’re also lucky in this case that the virus is components of swine influenza,” Gray adds, “but it’s sensitive to some of the drugs that we use to treat acting more like a traditional annual influenza that we influenza. And that’s a really good thing. That drug see every year.” is ready immediately, and a number of countries, Mexico seems to be the place where this swine including the U.S., have stockpiled these drugs.” flu first infected large numbers of people. Dr. Joan Whatever the situation now, it’s likely to change Nichols, an influenza researcher at the University of in the coming days, weeks and months as scientists Texas and the Galveston National Laboratory, says the and public health officials continue to monitor this new viral strain found the right conditions to emerge. emerging disease . They’re hopeful that it will run “In this case, if it’s a swine virus, it came out of a its course quickly, but mindful, too, of influenza’s population where you had a lot of rural communities, notorious past”. pig farms in close proximity to either wild birds - Tom. or domestic bird populations to get the avian mix Influenza A/H1N1 UPDATED PRESS RELEASE As most are aware, there is an outbreak of Influenza A/H1N1 in Mexico with some reports from the United States and other countries. Influenza A H1N1 is a contagious respiratory disease and symptoms are similar to that of the regular flu including fever, cough, sore throat, aching body, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhoea and vomiting. This flu is spread in the same way as seasonal flu, from person to person through coughing or sneezing MASSAGE BEAUTY ~ NAILS of people with influenza. It is possible to become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching the mouth or nose. There is no evidence that there is a risk of eating well cooked pork Spoil Mum or pork products. There is no vaccine currently available to protect against Influenza A/H1N1. The best ways to prevent this catching the virus include avoiding contact with people who are ill, trying not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the virus, staying in good general health and being physically active, getting Mother’s Day lots of sleep, reducing stress, drinking lots of fluids and eating nutritious food. It is also important to limit the spread of germs by washing your hands, covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throwing the used tissue away as well as avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Time Out! 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The Shoulders Norfolk Island Hospital has stocks of Tamiflu for treating this flu, however, this will only be Eye Brow Wax prescribed if you have flu like symptoms. 60min of Face Nourishment A working group with members across the Norfolk Island Government, the Administrators office, and Rejuvenation Norfolk Island Administration, the Hospital, Customs and Quarantine has been established to monitor the $78.00 situation. For information regarding this Influenza outbreak, the following websites can be accessed: www. flupandemic.gov.au and www.healthemergency.gov. GIFT VOUCHERS au. David McCowan Director Ultraceuticals Thalgo LEESIDE ARCADE Ph: 23805 Outside ‘interference’ in at a range of other options open to us in expenditure cuts or other income generating areas. financial stimulus negotiations At this stage, Geoff.. Gardner asked “you made Interference from unstated sources have hindered mention of ‘some interference’ in the process for the Norfolk Island Government’s negotiations with the securing stimulus funding. Is that a suggestion that Commonwealth Government for a financial stimulus there are persons who are trying to work against, or package to assist the Island’s finances in the coming attempting to de-rail, our bid to the Commonwealth 2009-2010 year. for stimulus funding? Details of this interference came to light at last “In a broad regard” the Chief Minister replied, “that Tuesday’s Assembly meeting when Tim Sheridan asked interference has already interfered with that access to Chief Minister André Nobbs:- “It is now some months the stimulus funding at this stage. On a broader note, since the Financial Stimulus package was requested Federal Minister Debus and myself have been working from the Commonwealth. Has the Commonwealth on the accountability and transparency matters that agreed to your request and if not, what is Plan B in form what will be part of a Cabinet Minute I anticipate relation to financing the various sectors of the Service that Minister Debus will take forward. That being the which require funding?” case, they are the main issues that are on the table for In replying to the question, the Chief Minister said: governance discussions at the moment. However, we “to give some background to the question, we had are noticing that in requests for clarification in the put through a proposal for stimulus funding through Minister for Tourism and Health’s area - clarification Minister Debus’s office as he had offered to take on MBF - or discussions in different other Officer’s carriage of it for us. He has had discussions with areas, the answers are occasionally returning to us ‘that Minister Lindsay Tanner and we have subsequently an answer cannot be given at the present time as these had some written communications as to how those may be subject to on-going governance discussions’. discussions went. There are some issues still to be “Minister Debus made it quite clear to me that discussed in that process. the discussions we are having at the moment on “I spoke to Minister Debus on Friday 24th, to governance, are wholly and solely centred around the ascertain what any issues were in regard to gaining accountability and transparency issues that will form access to those stimulus packages or a stimulus part of his Cabinet submission or Cabinet Minute. package that was specifically aimed to the Norfolk “The longer term governance discussions will Island situation. He gave a further commitment that obviously be more considered and deliberated over he is working with us to see what outcome we can a longer term. They may well include our fiscal get out of that by taking our proposal to Treasury and relationship with the Commonwealth”. Finance. There were two further supplementary questions, “During that conversation, as well as making it the first from Geoff. Gardner who asked “is it correct quite clear that he supports where we are going with that the stimulus funding on offer to the States and the stimulus funding package, we both shared some Territories in Australia are not linked to governance disappointment over what appears to have been some changes in any of the other States and Territories. Has background interference. These have intruded into it also been agreed that any review of governance our discussions - both with regard to governance and arrangements is not a consideration in the bid for separate issues to governance - such as the stimulus stimulus package funding for Norfolk Island”. funding and even the nation building funds. “Yes”, the Chief Minister replied. He was then asked “However, we are both committed to getting those by Neville Christian, “are you able to state whether the into the full realm of discussions with Treasury and interference to which you referred to, has its source in Finance area. Currently there are four nation building the wider community or a Commonwealth employee infrastructure grants in the final stages of preparation in Norfolk Island?” with the service that I will provide more detail in a “At this stage I an unable to state any such sources. Statement later in the Sitting. I would point out, that both the Federal Minister for “So, in answer to the first part of the question, the Territories and myself were very disappointed, and stimulus funding application is still in process, and is quite keen to find out where these sources are coming certainly not dead . from so that we can straighten out these issues” the “In answer to the second part of the question which Chief Minister replied. was ‘if that funding is unavailable to Norfolk how - Tom. will we continue to fund our way forward’. As part of the Budget review process, we have looked at our income and expenditure for the coming new financial year, given the changes that we have seen already in ������������������������������ our Tourism Industry and our incomes that spur off that industry. We have also looked at ways that we �������������������� can rationalise the expenditure in many of the areas as well. �������� “To combat some of those issues, what we had intended to do was to use part of the stimulus funding ���������������� to alleviate the need to make any major dents in our economy,. If the stimulus package funding does not ������� come through, then what we anticipate doing is looking ������������������ “You guys really do ANZAC Day proud” I was just standing there in front of the Cenotaph on ANZAC Day, and thinking to myself who had been the person who had thought of the bright idea of having the ‘Eternal Flame’ of Remembrance flickering away in an old whaling pot, when I became conscious of someone standing next to me. By his age and campaign ribbons, I could see he was a soldier from World War 11, and as we exchanged greetings he said:- “My word you guys really do ANZAC Day proud! I’m from Narromine in N.S.W. and I’m going back to tell the guys in our R.S.L. that and all others connected with this very special day on we need to smarten up our ideas about our ANZAC Norfolk Island, really do ANZAC Day proud. Day service. I’ll tell them how you do it on Norfolk In last week’s edition of the paper, we were able to Island. To involve the school kids, who were a credit bring to you the Administrator’s ANZAC Day address to their parents, and other members of the community at the Dawn Service to which a large crowd had is absolutely brilliant”. gathered . The 10.45 a.m. service saw another large Like an idiot, I didn’t get his name as he drifted representative gathering of local residents and visitors away to join his mates, but I must confess I felt a surge at the Cenotaph. The parade of 90 ex-servicemen and of pride, because there is no doubt that the R.S.L. women, including serving members of the RAAF members, visiting returned servicemen and women (continued overleaf)

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We are seeking your feedback and would appreciate your completing the survey form attached to this paper and returning it to us by 15 May. Thank you! ANZAC Day - continued commemorated. For me today is much more than the ‘Caribou’ crew. and a few young folk, wearing with anniversary of an historic event. pride their family medals and led by Parade Marshal Instead, on this day, like many of you here, I recall Toni Dodd, received a rousing round of applause as and reflect on the experiences of those members of my they marched along Quality Row. family who lived through and fought in the First and Commander Ashley Greedy, AM, RAN (Rtd.) Second World Wars and in subsequent conflicts and was the Master of Ceremonies. To begin the service, peacekeeping operations. I particularly recall Bianca’s he introduced Mr. Warren Finch, President of the grandparents and the Islanders of their generation and Norfolk Island R.S.L. Sub-Branch who delivered the their stories of those Islanders whose names are listed Prologue. on our cenotaph, including those who did not return I cannot remember any ANZAC Day over the last and the families that they left behind. 42 years the Island’s Lead Singer, Mr. George ‘Kik’ Those earlier generations who served or lived Quintal has not led the singing but unfortunately through these great conflicts left for us important ‘Kik’, due to illness, was not able to be present. His lessons that we must never forget. Their legacy is still place was taken by Mr. Phil. Hutchinson, a visiting ex- relevant to each of us and to our community. serviceman who was here on the Norfolk with a group They were ordinary people who lived through from the Cooray Pamona (Queensland) R.S.L. Sub- extraordinary times and who accomplished branch. Phil also led the singing of the hymn ‘Abide extraordinary things in the face of considerable with Me’. challenges. They left us an example of determination, This was followed by ‘A Prayer for the Queen’ led service and sacrifice. As I said at today’s Dawn by Reverend Captain Rod Oldfield; ‘Prayer for the Service, they provided us with a lesson in how to Defence Forces of Australia and New Zealand (mr. endure hardship, to believe in ourselves and to put self Alex Mack); “Prayer for those who Suffer(Reverend interest aside. Robert Weyer) and a “Prayer for Peace’ (Reverend The example of our first ANZACs was followed by Rod Oldfield). the veterans and ex-service men and women and their After the singing of the hymn ‘Abide with Me’, His families who have come today with our World War Two Honour the Administrator Mr. Owen Walsh delivered veterans to pay their respects, and whose own service his ANZAC Day address:- “Today is a special one and sacrifice in Korea, Vietnam, and other conflicts for our community. Today we join together with and peace keeping operations across the globe we also communities throughout Australia and New Zealand acknowledge and honour today. Their legacy also lives to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Gallipoli on in our men and women who serve in the defence Campaign. On this day in 1915, the ANZACs - who forces -- including overseas, committed to hazardous included men from our community - came ashore and operations in the Middle East, East Timor and other fought at Gallipoli. trouble spots around the world in the name of peace. Some may question the relevance of ANZAC Day On this day in particular, we think and pray for all of in these busy modern times. They may ask why do we them and their families. continue to commemorate an event that occurred in The legacy of our veterans and our returned service 1915 when war and conflict continues in around the personnel is reflected in Norfolk’s motto ‘In as Much” world today, when the terrible lessons of Gallipoli and in the many people on Norfolk who today quietly and the First World War have been ignored and the work as volunteers to benefit our community in many sacrifice of those killed or injured in that war and in ways. Those men and women who help others in our many subsequent conflicts appear to have been for community or elsewhere who are in need. nothing. Today allows us to remember and acknowledge the I don’t share that view. For me ANZAC Day sacrifice and service all those who served, those who remains just as important and relevant since it was first (continued overleaf) MothersCelebrate Day at Governors Lodge for breakfast ... Hot Buffet Breakfast Including Espresso Coffee Only $15.00 for lunch ... Our Full Lunch Menu, Specials And A Complimentary Glass Of Champagne For Mum On Arrival

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Book Early To Avoid Disappointment Ph 24400 ANZAC Day - continued From “EL President’s Desk” suffered or lost their lives in conflict. On this day, we As yet another ANZAC Day marches on, I can’t recall the traditions and the ideals that they all fought yet comprehend the number of people who attended to preserve and their faith in the future and their hope the Dawn Service that was made extra moving by our for a better world. This day allows us to reflect for ‘Eternal Flame’ of Remembrance that was truly a sight one moment on what we can also do, as individuals, to behold. as families and as a community, to follow in their The Dawn Service was perfect, and held on a footsteps and make our world and our Island home a spectacular day! We stopped counting at over a better place. whopping 120 people!! By doing so, we honour the legacy of our veterans In true Army fashion, the troops formed up under and service men and women, particularly those Norfolk the ever watchful eye of our company Sergeant Major Islanders who did not return and whose names appear Tony Dodd, who then proceeded to explain the battle on our cenotaph”. plans for the day. As dawn broke the troops were The prayer for the ‘Commemoration of the Fallen instructed to infiltrate Government House sitting was led by Reverend Rodney Wyer, followed by ‘The on Hill 001, to carry out a reconnaissance and map Lord’s Payer (Reverend Rod Oldfield. the enemies position. The Caribou crew was tasked Wreaths were placed on the Cenotaph by the with this job with strict instructions not to give our Administrator on behalf of the Commonwealth; Tim intentions away. They were to withdraw prior to the Sheridan, Deputy Speaker of the Norfolk Island main assault. Legislative Assembly; Warren Finch, President of We then had our mid-morning parade with about 50 the R.S.L. Sub-branch; Lesley Edward, President of people marching which went off without a hitch with the R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary; Bronwyn Fullick, the Cadets providing the catafalque party. With the President of ‘Partners of Veterans of Australia, day warming up, the troops formed up and proceeded Queensland branch; Dennis Christian on behalf of the as planned. At 10:45 hours our ranks were beefed up Brisbane Veteran Community; Pat O’Conner on behalf by the crew of the Caribou which had a mysterious of the new Zealand Veteran Community; Lesley Price, accident (I did notice that a boot print had been wiped President of Pine Rivers R.S.L. Women’s Auxiliary; off prior to the presentation!!!) Carl Boye, President of ‘Vietnam Veterans Association As His Honour the Administrator, Mr. Owen Walsh, of Australia, Queensland branch and a representative of myself and our Sergeant Major inspected the troops, the Cooray Pamona ‘Partners of Veterans of Australia’ my heart swelled with pride when, at the end of the Queensland branch. inspection, our Sergeant Major gave his mark of Members of Red Cross, St. John and Junior and approval by saying “a fine body of troops ready for Senior Captains of the Norfolk Island Central School anything!” Little did the troops know that soon their also laid wreaths. metal would be tested! The ‘Roll Call - Fallen Comrades’ was read by We then proceeded to fan out for the assault on Ralph Holloway; Piper Rod McAlpine played the Hill 001 (Government House). To some, our formation ‘Piper’s Lament. After the Bugle sounded the ‘Last seemed, to be some what disorganised with no apparent Post’, Kevin ‘Moonie’ Christian, Senior Vice-President leadership. It was all part of our ploy as we knew that of the R.S.L. Sub-branch read the ‘Ode’ which was we were being watched by those on Hill 001. The Air then followed by the Bugle sounding ‘The Reveille’. Force were the first in, and secured the position which The reading, from John 15:10-13 ‘Greater love hath the ‘famous fox’ Moochie Christian had previously no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his held (the bar). friends’ was read by Craig Buffett. The Headquarters section (H.Q.) waited at the The service came to a conclusion with Lieutenant foot of Hill 001, and observing that the Air Force Commander Terence Grube, RAN (Rtd.) leading those was struggling to hold their position, I decided to present in the singing of ‘The Pitcairn Anthem’ and send in the Navy. They too faulted after the ‘cunning ‘God Save the Queen’. fox’ Moochie Christian had left vital refreshments As the Parade marched smartly back along Quality in strategic positions thereby weakening our troops Row to where the Administrator took the salute, I once resolve. I had no options left but to send in our ‘crack’ again thought to myself ‘my word the members of the reserves - everything now hinged on the Army. Chaos R.S.L. and others, really do ANZAC Day proud’. reined within the perimeter of Government House. - Tom. During the melee, Wayne Cooper and his No.2 Russ, were overwhelmed doing their bit to hold their position. (continued overleaf)

Gas Hot Water - Only 15.6¢ / kWh From “EL President’s Desk” - continued Our Sergeant Major quickly restored law and order, however, I did notice that even the Army boys were falling into the trap set by ‘Moochie’. We dug in, knowing that a counter attack was going to happen. In a desperate effort to boost the morale of our troops, the Sergeant Major ordered more liquid refreshments from the captured stores be served. However, no sooner had we settled in, when the counter attack happened. Norfolk Island Tourism Led by His Honour the Administrator and his 2ic ‘the fox’ Moochie Christian, they recaptured Government Marketing Manager House and Hill 001 inflicting heavy casualties on our troops. We were again forced off the hill, licking our wounds and vowing to mount another attack in the As part of the ongoing implementation of near future. the Norfolk Island Strategic Tourism Plan, the But seriously yorlye, it was a fabulous day and it Bureau is undergoing substantial overhaul of only got better with a School power point presentation the island’s marketing activities. Current and at the RSL club; “What ANZAC Day Means to Us” planned activities include development and followed by a bountiful lunch prepared by our own implementation of the Norfolk Island brand, Women’s Auxiliary. We then proceeded to do all the extensive market development work in formalities with a presentation of a .303 rifle from Les Australia and New Zealand, public relations, Jessen and Denis Christian, followed by presentations web marketing and the development of to and from Lesley Boyce, Pine Rivers RSL Women’s the co-operative Marketing Partnership Auxiliary, Carl Boyce, President of ‘Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia’, Queensland branch, Program with Norfolk Air and 11 Australian Bronwyn Fullick, President ‘Partners of Veterans of wholesalers. Australia’ Queensland branch. To manage and further develop these initiatives, Norfolk Island Tourism is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Marketing Manager.

The Marketing Manager is a key member of the Norfolk Island Tourism management team and will work closely with other strategic activities of the Bureau including interpretive and information systems, events and product development.

The ideal person will have a grounding in the culture of Norfolk Island, tertiary qualifications in marketing and an extensive background gained in a high level marketing environment, preferably in the tourism or With the formalities out of the way, we proceeded to hospitality industry. partake in the refreshments on offer. As the day wore on, stories got bigger and better, but causalities were This position is based on Norfolk Island mounting. The stranded “Boo” crew from 38 Squadron and comes with an attractive salary. For a Townsville, presented to the N.I. RSL sub branch the copy of the position description please email door that ‘popped out’ (or was it pushed?) just as the [email protected] in the first instance or plane was leaving the ground and it took some time to call Terry Watson, General Manager Norfolk locate. Sadly it’s probably the last time a “Boo” will Island Tourism on 23310 or 53999 ever land here as they are all facing retirement There are just too many people to thank and I’m Written applications marked ‘Confidential’ worried that I will leave somebody out. But to every one involved in helping out to make ANZAC Day should be emailed to [email protected] such a success ‘a huge thank you from the bottom of my heart’ Applications close on 22nd May 2009 - Warren Finch, President R.S.L. SUB-branch. 60th Anniversary of the include those related to democracy and good governance, respect for human rights and gender Commonwealth of Nations equality, poverty reduction, and sustainable, people- To coincide with the 60th Anniversary of the centred development. The Foundation supports civil Commonwealth of Nations, the Legislative Assembly society activities that contribute to the achievement of decided to re-schedule its usual third Wednesday in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. the month April meeting to Tuesday, 28th April. It funds inter-country networking (particularly among Following on from a brief history of the developing countries), training, capacity-building Commonwealth, given by Lisle Snell, Speaker of the and information exchange. In particular, it targets House, the Chief Minister André Nobbs went on to activities that strengthen the capacity of civil society say:- “Mr. Speaker, as we mark the 60th Anniversary organisations in their work on poverty eradication, of the Commonwealth of Nations, I thank you for good governance and sustainable development. providing some background to the formation of this Likewise, the Commonwealth Parliamentary most auspicious congregation of free states founded on Association, in its own words “... promotes the a fundamental belief in parliamentary democracy. It is advancement of parliamentary democracy by significant that we can start our Legislative Assembly enhancing knowledge and understanding of sitting today with a recognition of this anniversary, democratic governance.” Its activities include, because it is not often that we get the chance to amongst others, professional development seminars reflect in some formal way on the values which we and workshops, networking through conferences and share with those states, including the principles technical assistance to individual parliaments. I have which underpin the Commonwealth of Nations. personally benefited from involvement in some of These include the promotion of democracy, human these worthwhile programmes, as have a number of rights, good governance, the rule of law, individual other Members present today. liberty, egalitarianism, free trade, multilateralism, and There are many other valuable activities under world peace. Perhaps these might sound almost like the umbrella of the Commonwealth of Nations. I motherhood values, until we consider that so many join other Members here today in congratulating the nations and states in the world do not subscribe to Commonwealth of Nations on 60 years of achievement these most fundamental beliefs, to which we ascribe and wishing it long life and much more success in paramount importance and which of course bind future”. together all of us in the Commonwealth of Nations. The modern Commonwealth superseded what had been known as the British Empire, when the London Declaration was agreed to in April 1948. It has since Thank You prospered and now contains some 53 sovereign Emma and Al would like to thank everyone who nations, most of which are made up with self-governing assisted them in getting their car back after it was states and territories, such as Norfolk Island. Those taken from the RSL carpark last Friday night. member states have a land area of around 31.5 million A special thanks to the Police, and Darls and Gloria square kilometres. I don’t think that Norfolk Island on the radio. is the very smallest of all the component parts of the Commonwealth, but with just 34.6 square kilometres we represent just over a millionth of the land area of NOTICES the entire Commonwealth! As we all know, Norfolk Island fights well above its weight, and we are VISITING NATUROPATH AND proud to be a full member of the Commonwealth NUTRITIONIST AUDREY ELFORD will be Parliamentary Association and to have warm and consulting at Aurelia Lifestyle Retreat, Norfolk Island respectful ties with many other member states. Not on Thursday 21 May 09. all members of the Commonwealth are structured as Consultations are 75 minutes in duration and cost constitutional monarchies, but we in Norfolk Island just $90. They Include: have great pleasure in acknowledging Her Majesty - Live Blood Analysis Queen Elizabeth as our head of state, and we regard - Zinc Status Testing ourselves as among her most loyal subjects. - Treatment Plan Of course, the Commonwealth of Nations is not just Appointments are EXTREMELY limited so please a friendship club of like-minded member states. It has call Karen on 23885 or 50885 to make your booking a range of programmes and activities which benefit NOW! the peoples of many member states. For instance, in Audrey will also be speaking at a Club L dinner on 1965 it established the Commonwealth Foundation, that night with a venue to be confirmed. whose stated goal is “...to strengthen civil society organisations across the Commonwealth as they promote democracy, advance sustainable development and foster inter-cultural understanding.” The Foundation’s work is guided by Commonwealth values and programme priorities based on working with civil society organisations and professional associations in the Commonwealth. These priorities Memories of Norfolk Island 1942-1943 By 69195 Private N.B. (Norrie) Miller of Headquarters Company, 36th Battalion who was stationed on Norfolk from 1942-1943. (continued from 18/04/09) “We were stationed on the Island for six months and I enjoyed my stay there. The climate was good, the Islanders were very friendly towards the troops. We held dances in the Rawson Hall and although there were few girls to dance with, lots of fun was had by all. The locals made a passion fruit wine that Emily Bay; Boxing tournaments in the gully on the packed a punch, believe me, and with a beer ration opposite side of the road from the ‘White Wings’ camp now and them we had some good evenings??? site (pictured above). Those events were organised On one early morning route march we stopped by Captain Webster. We had Rugby games between outside the old stone Church of St. Barnabas and companies and also Cricket matches. Then there were waited for the cooks to arrive with our breakfast. To the Concerts organised by Padre Liggett, an Anglican pass the time away, ‘Shorty’ Frith, Sam Kearns and Minister who later became Vicar at New Plymouth. myself went inside the Church to have a look at the He found some great talent from within the ranks of pews which are all inlaid with shells and the pews all the 36th Battalion. face inward - not the usual way of facing toward the There was a Union Steamship Company ship sent Altar. ‘Shorty’ Frith found the organ and called Sam over to the island with 300 sheep and they were swum and me to come and pump the bellows. We got to work ashore at Cascade Bay. The 300 sheep were all eaten and ‘Shorty’ starts to play ‘In the Mood’ followed by within a week by the Battalion. It was only done once ‘She’ll be coming round the Mountain’ and then in while the Battalion was on the island. We were at times comes one of our officers and ordered us out of the able to get fresh green runner beans from the Islanders, Church - even though the rest of the boys were enjoying also we were able to get ‘Lady Finger’ bananas, which the organ music and our efforts. The Church was built were very good. There were plenty of dehydrated under the guidance of Bishop Selwyn who looked after potatoes and onions and now and then tinned green the Pacific area for the Anglican churches. peas. There were lots of cases of melon and raspberry We had a visit from Mr. Gordon Coats, a former jam which was eagerly sort after as a change from the Prime Minister of New Zealand and a member of melon and lemon. the War Cabinet. He was accompanied by Mr. Carl Captain Webster received a memo for Army Berundson, later to become Sir Carl, and Ambassador headquarters in New Zealand to instruct the cooks to to America, I had met Sir Carl as a young boy when I soak the dried peas in water for a week so that when attended a birthday party for his eldest son. I went up the peas sprouted, the troops would be able to have and made myself known to him. He was very friendly some greens to eat. I am going to tell you about the and said he would contact my parents on his return to response that our Quartermaster Pat Webster said - ‘I New Zealand. He kept his promise and ‘phoned my would like to meet the bastard who thought that up and mother and told her that all was well with me. have him come to the island so he could tell the troops The day of Gordon Coates’ visit was Sports Day of his wonderful way for them to get their greens’. held at ‘White Wings’ and was a most successful (continued overleaf) day. Other happenings were the Swimming sports at WOODCHIPPING ~ MULCHING BIG OR SMALL JOBS - OUR SPECIALITY General Clearing • Fence Lines • Hedges • Palm Fronds Clean mulch on order for your garden’s or fruit trees. Please call David Bigg on 23514 or 50327 Memories of Norfolk Island 1942-1943 - of the force really let themselves go. continued The battalion and force swimming sports were held Then the news was received. We were to move on in the clear, blue waters of Emily Bay toward the end to New Caledonia where I was to spend six months of February. Both contests were held in fine weather, before returning to New Zealand for other training. when the beach looked at its best. The excellence The Battalion sailed from Norfolk Island on the of B company’s swimmers gave the battalion an Troopship ‘Wahine’ and arrived at Noumea on 10th unassailable lead in the force sports. About this time April, 1943. the Force boxing championships were held at the stage I have photographs of our stay on Norfolk Island in Charley Bailey’s paddock. We enjoyed a good, clean taken by other chaps. I did not carry a camera”. afternoon’s sport, under strict army rules of boxing, I trust you will find some interest in what I have and saw the battalion team easy victors at the end of a remembered. As time goes on, some memories start to fine contest”. fade when you reach 89 years of age. When the late Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates arrived on a From 69195, Private Norrie Miller, 177 West Street, visit of inspection he found a hot bed of rumours. Grey town, Wairarapa, 5712. Were we going home, or were we going north to rejoin I have supplemented Norrie’s Memories with a few our old brigade in the Third New Zealand Division? extracts from the book - The 36th Battalion: A Record Information was sought from him in his breezy visits of the Service of the 36th Battalion with the Third to each camp, but upon his departure no one was Division in the Pacific. Written by Lt. Colonel Oliver any the wiser. Then, within a few weeks, movement Glimpse and published by Reed Publishing (N.Z.) Ltd. orders were received. Our destination was to be New in 1948). Caledonia. By now we were well versed in the art of packing. Soon it was completed, and we were making our farewells to the island people with whom we had been so happy. The move was carried out in three stages. The advanced party, consisting of Major Pringle, the battalion’s second-in-command, the company commanders and a selected party of handymen from each company, embarked under atrocious weather conditions on 29th March 1943. During the following week the handing over to the 1st Battalion of the Wellington-West Coast Regiment took place, and on 7th April the main body embarked. A week later the commanding officer and the rear party, who had completed the relief with the incoming unit, left to join up with the battalion in New Caledonia. - Tom.

To finish of this article, the following is an extract from the book:- “As each company completed the building and beautification of its camp area, it held an ‘At Home’. These functions allowed us to reciprocate the hospitality we had received from the Norfolk people. Each company provided something interesting and novel, ranging from rides in bren carriers to gymnastic displays, wrestling, tennis, wood chopping, LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E fortune telling and displays of weapons. One should not forget B company’s scheme of ‘how to destroy a NORFOLK ISLAND tank’, with the able assistance of the engineers, anti- TASMAN SEA tank rifles and 16 sticks of gelignite. No record of how we conquered idleness would TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS be complete without reference to the entertainment HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt we had to make for ourselves. There were no picture MAY theatres, so it was a question of co-opting all available Saturday 2 2.15pm 1.3 8.19am 0.6 talent. In the hands of Padre Liggett, Lieutenant A. Sunday 3 3.39pm 1.3 9.31am 0.6 G. Steggles, and Warrant Officer Second class R. J. Monday 4 4.55pm 1.3 10.39am 0.5 Rough splendid concerts were produced each fortnight. Tuesday 5 5.57pm 1.4 11.37am 0.4 Starting with the tray of a truck for the first stage at Wednesday 6 6.06am 1.5 12.26pm 0.4 ‘Waverney’, before long a first-rate stage was built in Bailey’s paddock. Here the whole military and civil Thursday 7 6.52am 1.5 1.09pm 0.3 population would gather on a Saturday night for an Friday 8 7.34am 1.5 1.47pm 0.2 evening’s thorough enjoyment. Let us not forget the Saturday 9 8.15am 1.5 2.24pm 0.2 officers’ concert, either, when the combined officers Due to the generous donation from Rocky at Pacifica Garden Centre of some fantastic plants the “Peace Garden” has had a wonderful facelift. With the gardening expertise from Trish, Mike and George, the Youth Assembly, Denise Bell, Lou, Lexi and Brianna, Zanaida and Mercedes the garden is looking spectacular. I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Darren Bates for the sign that now graces the archway and to Dick Massicks for erecting it. Without the generous help of those above and many others in the community and Alan Partridge for the use of the land this garden would never had come about. P lease wander through at any time, it’s a beautiful place in memory of Chiko, Denae and Roxy. Smiles and Love, Megan

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Lunch 12pm - 3pm • Dinner 6pm - 9pm “We can do better” - The Bill deals with such issues as full, part-time and casual employment and loading, spread of hours, Retail Shopping Report personal leave, minimum wage rate, annual leave, In a Statement to the House at Tuesday’s Legislative rest periods, work outside hours and agreements in Assembly meeting, Christopher Magri, Minister restraint of trade. for Commerce and Industry, made the following The Bill also clarifies the situation regarding comments:- payments to be made for public holidays to classes of “Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend everyone employees. The Bill provides for a new subsection to involved in the preparation on the report on retail make it clear that the provision of payment in relation to shopping which was recently jointly released by public holidays includes full and part-time employees Norfolk Tourism and the James Cook University. I but not casual employees. understand that the comprehensive 95 page report is The measures proposed in the Exposure Draft of available to anyone wishing to study it in detail from this Bill will clarify areas that have created confusion the Norfolk Island Tourist Bureau website at our employment legislation is in accord with modern The retailing report arose from a very detailed management practices. I look forward to the comments survey which was designed to focus on five important of Members and the community on this draft Bill”. shopping issues: • Customer service standards • Price • Merchandise issues Thank You • The in-shop experience; and Thankyou to all the kind people who sent messages • The shopping precinct experience. of condolences, phone calls,and gave so many The study identified a large number of strengths friendly embraces during the sad loss of our dear in the Norfolk Island retail industry, but I think it is mother,grandmother, great grandmother and great fair to say that the report concluded that we could great grandmother. do better in all five of the key areas. I welcome the Our Dandy will always have a place in our hearts. findings of the study, and the 10 key recommendations Jackie Ryan, Dennis Robb and Family. made in the final report. As Minister for Commerce and Industry, I will continue to consult with the peak Aye, bodies for retailing and tourism in Norfolk Island, as ‘t’is a Big Thanking to all me lovely pirate mateys well as my Ministerial colleagues, to consider those and them there wenches fer a gggrrrrrrreat Big Four recommendations in detail and to work towards an Oh party night! implementation strategy. Well to be done fer the effort all ye went to!.... The past few weeks have seen major steps toward Ye be help me find me treasure! revamping our overall approach to tourism and the Aaarrrrrr!!!...... promotion of Norfolk Island, including a new tourism Capt. Roger. brand. I believe that the James Cook University study (Cheers!, Jules) of retailing gives us a similar opportunity to reinvent ourselves as a shopping destination with world’s best practice in retailing. That task will not be easy or quick, but now is an excellent time to start the process”.

Exposure Draft - Employment Brush Strokes (Amendment) Bill 2009 For all your Chief Minister André Nobbs introduced this Exposure Draft at last Tuesday’s Legislative Assembly IINTERIORNTERIOR ANDAND EXTERIOREXTERIOR meeting with the following explanation:- “Mr Speaker, I am pleased to table for the information of Members an Exposure Draft of the Employment (Amendment) PPAINTINGAINTING Bill 2009. I intend to move that this document be noted New Work and then printed, so that comments can be provided to Roofs me by Members and also by any interested members of the Norfolk Island community. RRe-paintse-paints As this is an Exposure Draft of the Bill, I do not intend do it! name it - we can to go into detail of the actual provisions. However, YYouou name it - we can do it! as an overview, this Bill proposes to give effect to FFullyully EExperiencedxperienced suggestions for changes to Part 2 - Employment Terms CContactontact StuartStuart MacKenzieMacKenzie oror and Conditions - of the Employment Act 1988 of the arising out of the working party established to review Bill Donald anytime the Act. ��������� Recycling scheme to continue Following positive public response, The Administration of Norfolk Island has decided to More extend indefinitely the successful recycling scheme for printer cartridges and mobile phones. The complex make up of printer cartridges is potentially hazardous to human health and the environment. Planet Ark has the technology to recycle all print consumables with zero waste. Planet Ark accepts and processes all brands, makes and models Mother’s of print consumables from copiers, printers or fax machines. This includes inkjet and laser cartridges, toner bottles, fuser and drum units, print heads and fax rolls. Mobile Muster is the official recycling program Day for mobile phones, funded by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association. More than 90% of the materials in mobile phones can be recovered. No Gift Ideas from mobile phones are refurbished or resold. The Administration of Norfolk Island is a registered participant of both of these programmes and has “Prouds Pharmacy” arranged collection points for print cartridges and old mobile phones. Members of the public can place these Citizen “Vagary” Watches items during business hours in the boxes located at All Now $39.95 ~ Great Savings the Post Office, Norfolk Telecom and New Military Pretty Notelets, Cards, Wineboxes Barracks, Kingston. All cartridges collected will be returned to Close the Loop where they will be sorted and processed. All mobile phones collected will be “Kalahari” Glowing Candles $21.00 sent to Mobile Muster for recovery. For further information about the companies involved in these initiatives, you can visit www. “Pele” Island Style Jewellery mobilemuster.com.au and www.cartridges.planetark. 50% Off org For information about the Norfolk Island programme, contact the Administration’s Risk Asquith and Somerset- Fragrant Lotions, Management Administrative Officer, Melissa Yeats, Soaps and Creams - Boxed Gift Sets on telephone 22001 or [email protected] Ladies Blouses Bright and Beautiful $90.00 Look out! Crystal Earrings and Necklaces The Missile is on the road! Under $30.00

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Make It A Special Day With That Something Extra Special From Prouds Pharmacy Near the roundabout - Happy 15th Birthday Taylor’s Road Telephone 22117 from all your friends and family This Week at photographs and books on ships and yachts that visited or were wrecked on Norfolk. As part of this project we Norfolk Island Museum would like to include objects that are privately owned In 2005 and 2006 the Norfolk Island Museum by the community. If you have a maritime object that ran Personal Treasures exhibitions, which were very has come from Norfolk Island and would like to have well received by the community. These exhibitions it included in the project, please give me a call on displayed items lent to us by members of the community 23788. and included objects that told stories of many facets of Norfolk life including our agricultural, domestic, tourism, educational, whaling, personal and sporting past. The Council of Elders has recently approached Stop Press Letter to the Editor the Museum to see if another Personal Treasures Dear Sir, exhibition can be held again this year with the theme of We have just returned from a lovely week on “Pitcairn Settlers Treasures”. The Museum is delighted Norfolk which incorporated joining yorlye for the to host this exhibition which will be held from the 9th ANZAC Day commemorations. June to the 17th July. As always, ANZAC Day is very special and there The call is now out for items to be loaned to the is always seems to be something extraordinary to Museum for the duration of the exhibition that relate remember from the day. This year we were lucky to Pitcairn and early settlement of Norfolk from 1856. enough to be joined by the RAAF Caribou crew from For example, any object that may have been owned 38 Sqn in Townsville who were forced to remain on the during their lifetime by one of the 194 people who Island after a slight mishap with their aircraft. After came ashore from the Morayshire would be of interest. the wonderful lunch provided by the girls from the Objects that tell us about life for those Pitcairn settlers RSL Women’s Auxiliary, there were several important are the sorts of things we are looking for. Items that presentations. Late in the day, the Caribou crew were have a story to tell are particularly interesting including given approval from Canberra to present the RSL with if you know who owned an object, how and where they the “offending door” from the aircraft which caused might have used it, who made it, or have a photograph them to remain. All the crew signed the door and it of the person using it. Items might include clothing, was gratefully accepted by Tet. 38 Sqn was presented work tools, pictures, books, diaries, jewelry, fishing or with an honorary membership to the club and then sailing pieces, household items – the list is endless! there were drinks all round. A great day was had by If you think you have something that fits with the all. theme of this exhibition and would be prepared to loan Our deepest thanks go to Tet, Wes and all the staff it to the museum for the duration of the exhibition from the RSL Club for making us so welcome during please give Gaye Evans a call on 22003 or the museum our stay. A real special thanks to Wal Finch for taking on 23788. We will take down the details of your object us “in tow” on the day and looking after us for the rest and then ask you to bring it in to us during the week of our stay. We also wish Pinky a speedy recovery. beginning the 1st of June. We will ask you all you Kindest regards, know about the item so we can produce a label for the Julie and Rowdy Unsworth (Townsville Qld) and display. All objects will be signed in to the museum Daddio Les (Shepparton Vic) when they are brought in and signed back out to the owner at the completion of the exhibition. Another project that the Museum is working on relates to our Maritime collection. We recently received a grant from the Australian National Maritime Museum Slicks In The Mall to identify all maritime heritage material in our collection and conduct significance assessments on the As of 2nd May 2009 material. This project is for maritime material outside of the HMS Sirius collection. ‘Significance’ means the historic, aesthetic, scientific and social values that Winter Trading Hours an object has for past, present and future generations. ‘Significance assessment’ is the process of studying Monday - Friday and understanding the meanings and values of objects and collections. An assessment helps us to clearly 8.30am - 5.30pm. articulate the value and meaning of an object and make good decision about conserving, interpreting and managing them now and in the future. The assessment Saturdays will include collecting as much information as we can on questions such as the history of an object including 8.30am - 5.00pm who owned or used it, its material, making and use, it’s aesthetic appeal, how people value the object and how rare it is. Sundays & Public Holidays Some of the items in our collection that we will be conducting assessments on include the Bounty canon 9.30am - 4.30pm. and other items from the Bounty, whaling implements, the wheel and bell from the Resolution, pictures, maps, “Health on the Rock” Retreat Last week we introduced you to (see last weeks More of our fantastic personnel ……and did we paper for the nitty gritty) mention our ‘Gratitude gifts’? Karen Thompson – Retreat Manager and client This week we will begin by saying thankyou to liaison. the many people who have been so supportive of Brett Thompson – Co-manager, Physical Activity the ‘Health on the Rock” Retreat concept. We have Programmer and personal trainer. had overwhelming positive feedback in relation to Audrey Elford – Naturopath, nutritionist and this concept and as we move closer to May 22nd, are homeopath very excited about the chance to work as a part of an Shari Bates – Experienced Chef amazing team, but also to support the holistic health Tania Grube – Physical activity consultant and of others. personal trainer. Whilst the focus of the ‘Health on the Rock” retreat Susan Godfrey – Massage therapist. is on all of our health components, many people This week we’d like to introduce to you….. associate health retreats with gut busting physical activity. A common question being asked is ‘do I THE REIKI MASTER. - KATHY LECREN have to be physically fit to get involved?’ The answer Kathy gained a Diploma of is simple – come as you are. Our goal is to provide Remedial Massage in 1992 support for our guests based on their own specific from the Wellpark College of needs. One person even stated ‘I’ll have to get fit Massage and Body Therapies before I go to that!” If you are looking to improve your in Auckland, and is registered health-related fitness such as lowering blood pressure, as a Reiki Master / Teacher reducing body fat and developing greater muscle tone, with Reiki N.Z. Inc. then let us show you how. She has been successfully This week as well as introducing you to more of the conducting her massage and personnel, we would also like to let you know about Reiki Clinic here on the island our opening celebratory gifts. since 1993 and enjoys teaching Reiki.

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Carol Fraser Group Visit to Norfolk Island The Travel Centre welcomed Carol Fraser and her group from the Pine Rivers RSL to the island on Wednesday 22nd April 2009. Throughout their 7 day stay, the group enjoyed many activities including celebrating ANZAC Day (and indulging in the magnificent RSL Women’s Auxiliary buffet lunch), a morning tea at A Walk in the Wild including mini golf competition and a variety of tours including possibly in other countries, to avoid tax obligations. Wonderland by Night, Progressive Dinner, Island Fish In evidence to a Senate inquiry into residential Fry, Sunday Supper and Night as a Convict. and community aged care, first assistant secretary of The group also enjoyed great weather and the men ageing, Andrew Stuart, said: “There are particular some great fishing. advantages, there are some structures in the industry We look forward to having Carol and her Group ... you can imagine a structure where the domestically back to visit Norfolk in the future! taxpaying entities make a loss and the foreign-based Our photo shows the Carol Fraser Group at A Walk body makes substantial profits because of the fees paid in the Wild. to them by the domestic entity. “Under those circumstances headquarters can make a decent living and less tax can be paid.” Assistant secretary David Cullen said one of Aged care bonds to face more Queensland’s larger aged care providers, TriCare, was scrutiny registered on Norfolk Island, an Australian territory. Patricia Karvelas, Political correspondent “It’s certainly the case that ... there are six TriCare | April 27, 2009 companies that are approved providers. They are Article from: The Australian all Australian registered companies but they are all A CRACKDOWN is being planned on aged care subsidiaries of the TriCare group Pty Ltd which is providers using lucrative accommodation bonds to registered in Norfolk Island.” cover operating losses or divert money to non-aged TriCare chief executive Jim Toohey told The care uses. Australian there “are no TriCare operations managed Currently the income from accommodation bonds, and no TriCare personnel located or employed paid by people entering aged care, may be used for anywhere other than” at locations in Australia. capital works, retiring debt and improving aged care “TriCare pays the applicable tax on all income services. made from its Australian entities. Any inferences Options being prepared by the Department of Health or assertions to the contrary are deliberately false and Ageing for Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, say and cowardly given the privilege attached to Senate in recent cases aged care providers in financial distress committee testimony. have been using bonds to cover operating losses or “This appears to be yet another attempt to silence possibly diverting them to non-aged care uses. an aged care provider who, in good faith and at the The department advises that, as of June last year, invitation of the Senate, has presented along with approved providers held about 58,000 accommodation many other providers clear evidence about the crisis bonds worth $7.7 billion. in aged care, which incidentally as we have said all The requirements in the Aged Care Act 1997 “are along, is not of this Government’s making.” very general” in relation to using these bonds. In the options prepared by the department, providers would be held accountable for the subsidies they received through greater levels of reporting to ISLAND VET SURGERY the Government, and providers could be given more Middlegate obligations under prudential arrangements if they misused money. Telephone: 50838 or 23838 The move comes after the department used a Senate committee last week to allege aged care providers Ph: 50VET may be setting up operations on Norfolk Island, and Chief Minister’s review of the EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST second year of the 12th Assembly To coincide with the 60th Anniversary of Commonwealth Day, the April meeting of the Norfolk Cruise Ships Island Legislative Assembly was held on Tuesday, 28th April. During the course of the meeting, Chief Minister Working Group André Nobbs presented the second comprehensive progress report of the Legislative Assembly. Commencing in March 2010, Norfolk “Mr. Speaker, this is the first Assembly meeting Island will begin receiving visits from large since the second anniversary of the swearing in of the 12th Assembly on 28th March 2007. Executive Cruise Ships with five visits scheduled for Members were sworn to office on the day after that. 2010. Each of these visits will entail an island I now present my second annual progress report on excursion by up to 2,000 passengers for up what has been achieved in the past 12 months, and to 8 hours. Successful operation of the visits look once more to what is planned for the remainder is expected to increase the number of future of the life of this Assembly. visits substantially. When we framed the budget for 2008/09, we looked forward optimistically to another year of growth in Norfolk Island Tourism has been tasked tourism and economic well-being for Norfolk Island. with the role of organising all shore based However, external conditions have had a drastic effect on the world economy and have flowed on to Norfolk elements of these visits including a welcome Island. We were not very far into the financial year event, arts and crafts market, transfers, before the first real effects of the global financial tours and activities. crisis began to make themselves felt in Norfolk Island. Incomes for those relying on superannuation and To co-ordinate this process, Norfolk Island other investments declined rapidly, resulting in the Tourism is forming a Cruise Ships Working reduction of discretionary expenditure by many people Group with a range of representatives from in the demographic from which we receive a high all sectors affected by, or beneficiary of, proportion of our visitors. By October 2008, this had these visits. The role of the Group will be resulted in several consecutive months of decline in to: visitor arrivals, and I informed that month’s Assembly meeting that the government was “...intensely aware • maximise the opportunities and revenue of the current global financial crisis, which has seen unprecedented volatility in world share markets, the for the island from visits; collapse of significant financial institutions and a • ensure smooth operations; and to credit freeze between lending institutions. This comes • ensure sustainability (economic, social on top of a long but consistent fall in equity prices in and environmental) of the visits. Australia, New Zealand and other world markets which have had a negative effect on superannuation funds It is expected that the Working Group and retirement incomes for many people who have will remain in place until the first visit and be been a significant part of Norfolk Island’s traditional reviewed thereafter. tourism market. We in Norfolk Island are not immune from these huge upheavals in the world economy. As Cruise ship visits represent a significant a small but largely self-sufficient economy, we must widening of the economy base in Norfolk brace ourselves for some of the flow-on effects of the global situation. We face a very challenging market Island and present the biggest single situation in our main industry of tourism, possibly economic opportunity to the island in many for many months ahead. One of the first activities put years. Norfolk Island will need to receive 80% on hold by individuals and families in tough times is satisfaction ratings from cruise company holiday spending.” passenger surveys to maintain visitation. As we all know, the global financial crisis has now become a world-wide recession and the future remains The Working Group will be a ‘hands on’ uncertain. Toward the end of 2008, we projected a loss organising committee liaising with all sectors of over $1 million in public revenues due to a predicted of the island and will begin meeting by mid fall of 15% in visitor arrivals for the financial year. May. As a consequence, the Norfolk Island Government undertook the most comprehensive budget review in Interested parties should register the island’s history, resulting in identified expenditure savings and the slowing of some capital works projects. their interest, in the first instance, with In accordance with the objective of the strategic plan, Rhonda Griffiths at rgriffi[email protected]. a further outcome from the comprehensive budget nf by 8th May 2009. Further information review was the decision to move toward performance can be obtained by calling Rhonda on and program budgeting over the next financial year. 23310. (continued overleaf) Review of the second year of the 12th Assembly • Ensuring a sustainable environment for living - continued • Promoting fairness, opportunity and responsibility This is being implemented in a controlled manner • Enhancing leadership, communication and that will not only modernises the incremental budgeting consultation system currently in place, but also align the public We have made considerable progress in these service with longer-term strategic planning for Norfolk identified areas, and have ensured that the strategic Island and improve accountability both in terms of plan remains dynamic by adding to it and developing management and delivering outcomes to the community. new and challenging objectives. The Australian Government has responded to the New business opportunities and economic global financial crisis with a range of initiatives. development These have included cash payments to some targeted The past year has seen a range of initiatives to individuals and stimulus packages for schools, banks, broaden the economic base of Norfolk Island and local government and state and territory governments. to provide better supports and facilities for new and Norfolk Island has been excluded from all of these existing businesses. I will detail just a few. initiatives, but we have made a separate submission Rather than paying a dividend to the Revenue Fund, to the Commonwealth for $2.5 million in stimulus Norfolk Telecom completed the purchase of the former funding specifically in relation to the global financial cable station facility at Anson Bay, which it now fully crisis. I had further discussions on this matter with owns. This is already proving to be a valuable asset the Minister for Home Affairs (the Hon Bob Debus which promises to generate new businesses and public MP) last week, and have received an assurance from revenues for the future. Media and Gaming have already Mr Debus that he intends to have further discussions established the internet-based Typhoon Pools business with the Minister for Finance and Deregulation to at Anson Bay, and have plans for future expansion. support our request. Minister Debus and I agree that Other internet businesses have also come on line, and the issue of possible economic stimulus funding from there are a number of promising negotiations for more the Commonwealth is not dependent on the outcomes to come. I should stress that the range of possible from our ongoing governance discussions, which businesses extends way beyond gaming to other continue to progress well. I shall return to that subject activities including international telecommunications later in this statement. and provision of a range of services and information In the meantime, we have almost completed the online. framing of the 2009/10 budget through a detailed During the past year, we conducted the successful process including submissions, consultations and negotiations with SPIN SA, which have now resulted meetings. We have carefully considered all of the in the signing of a contract for provision of high revenue and expenditure options open to us and have speed broadband within the next two years. The SPIN taken a conservative view of the external economic contract is essential to enable us to encourage new situation which is likely to continue to depress visitor businesses and to ensure that we remain competitive numbers next year. The Minister for Finance will with other states in our region. It also opens up a wide present a comprehensive overview of our forward range of new opportunities for new enterprises here, projections when he presents the budget to the while allowing us to on-sell any surplus capacity to Assembly at a future sitting. defray the cost of the service. Although 2008/09 has been a year during which The year has also seen significant progress in the global financial situation has had significant developing and implementing renewable energy impacts in Norfolk Island, I am pleased to report projects. The successful consultancy with IT Power that it has also been a year in which we have been Group has pointed the way forward, and we are able to strengthen service delivery in many areas, making application to the Commonwealth’s Building move forward with many new initiatives, create (continued overleaf) new business opportunities, develop our culture and language and position ourselves to take advantage of a future recovery in the world economy. NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB We have moved forward in so many areas that I Open 7 Days from 11.00a.m. cannot detail them all today. I am sure that there many visitors welcome achievements that each of my colleagues could add to the list which I will give to provide some overview of • Full Bar Service • the many initiatives we have taken and the progress achieved in the last year. In summary, I will comment • Club Restaurant • on some specific issues and the programmes and Lunch - Monday to Sunday initiatives we have put in place to achieve economic 12midday to 2.00p.m. growth, social cohesion and improved service delivery Dinner - MMondayonday ttoo SSundayunday during the second year of the Twelfth Assembly. 6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m. Strategic Planning Friday open until 9.00p.m. The government of the 12th Assembly has continued (Private Functions Catered for) to implement its strategic plan, which details our • Live Entertainment • priorities for change and improvement in five key • Big Screen TV • Squash Courts • areas: • Growing prosperity for all of Norfolk Island • Delivering better services ‘Phone 22440 Generate your Power requirements from the Sun Take advantage of the Commonwealth Government Solar Rebate Initiative

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Norfolk Island has also been chosen • Work has begun on redeveloping the terminal area, as a pilot site for two revolutionary new technologies car park and hire car security area to make the airport for alternative energy generation, both of which are more attractive to visitors, easier to navigate and safer about to commence. for rental cars and private vehicles. The project also There has been much progress with boating and includes better lighting and new landscaped entrance fishing policies, and I pay tribute to the Minister for and exit areas. This work is ongoing and is due for Industry and Commerce who has achieved a great deal completion in the next financial year. in co-operation with the Commonwealth in these areas. • The building of new accommodation for the fire The Norfolk Island Fishery Management Policy has engines, emergency service vehicles and volunteer been developed and should be fully implemented by rescue services is well underway and will be completed the end of June 2009, following an extensive 15-month in the coming year. consultation process. During the year, a joint initiative • Once the fire station is completed, work will between the Norfolk Island Fishing Association commence on the extension of the terminal building, (NIFA) and the Norfolk Island Government assisted to provide a larger arrival hall and room for the modern boat owners to purchase an essential equipment kit screening and x-ray equipment which will ensure that including emergency flares and an Emergency Position we meet all passenger and baggage screening security Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). EPIRBs are devices requirements. which are designed to save the lives of people in boats It is very pleasing to note that during the year, which get into trouble, by alerting rescue authorities the Norfolk Island Airport was awarded the Civil and indicating the location of the vessel. In the past Aviation Safety Authority (CASs) District Aerodrome 12 months, we also encouraged and facilitated two Inspectors Award for Excellence in the category of Best visits by deep sea adventure fishing operators, with Island Airport. I congratulate all staff of the airport on positive results for both tourism and related on-island achieving this well-deserved recognition. spending. I have already mentioned improvements to public During our second year, we introduced some infrastructure in telecommunications and energy other changes to assist businesses by reducing costs. areas. The Norfolk Island Government is also about These included lower fuel costs through the mini- to lodge four significant applications for infrastructure bulk fuel scheme and volume discounts to businesses development projects under the Commonwealth’s for IDD telephone calls. I will detail some other new Building Australia Fund. We are grateful to the business initiatives when I turn to tourism later in this Commonwealth for ensuring that Norfolk Island is statement. eligible to apply for assistance from this fund, which Public Infrastructure is part of the Nation Building Funds programme. We The second year of the Twelfth Assembly has have developed strong applications, each including a seen some of the greatest improvements to public business case and cost/benefit analysis, in the areas infrastructure in Norfolk Island for a long time. As of renewable energy, telecommunications, roads and I highlighted last year, we had identified the need transport infrastructure. These applications will be to make a range of significant improvements to the lodged with the Commonwealth within the next week. Norfolk Island Airport, which remains one of the most Norfolk Island Hospital is developing a separate important assets of the Norfolk Island community, application for redevelopment and/or rebuilding of and one that is critical to supporting and growing the the hospital, which it will lodge under the Health and tourism industry. The projects were vital to ensure Hospitals Fund. Of course, the lodging of funding that our international airport continued to hold at applications for these important infrastructure projects least Category 6 status so as to assure the future of does not guarantee that any or all of these applications air services from Australia and New Zealand - and will be successful. But we believe that we have a perhaps in time from other international destinations. (continued overleaf) The major capital expenditures at the airport have included: • Work completed at the western end of the extended Chiswick Cottage Runway End Safety Areas (ESA) and the eastern end ART AND CRAFT SHOP which will be constructed in the next budget year. When both ends of ESA are completed, we will be in Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, compliance with ESA requirements set by Australian Local Photography, Art, Books and much more! and international air safety authorities. Completion of ESA will improve the safety of operations at the NOW OPEN FROM 2pm airport and ensure its ongoing contribution to growing WED, SAT, SUN our tourist trade. Two Chimney’s Road • Steele’s Point • The purchase of two state of the art fire tenders Review of the second year of the 12th Assembly Of these steps, there are two that are worthy of - continued further comment. Firstly, the rebreeding concept has strong case and will support the applications with strong been well received in the industry both here and off- representations to all of the relevant Commonwealth island. It offers a fresh approach which should widen portfolio ministers. the appeal of Norfolk Island to a broader range of Tourism and Norfolk Air services potential visitors. Secondly, our economy stands to Tourism in this time of global financial crisis benefit substantially from the arrival of large cruise remains our most significant industry, and one which ships from 2010 onwards. Norfolk Tourism is setting up of course faces many challenges. In the past 12 a working group to ensure a smooth commencement to months, the Norfolk Island Government has committed cruise ship tourism and to maximise the opportunities significant human and financial resources aimed at for local businesses and individuals to benefit. The improving our tourism promotion and market appeal. Norfolk Island Government will budget to undertake In implementation of the five-year tourism strategy, some relatively minor capital works to facilitate the there has also been enormous effort to restructure our transport and disembarkation of passengers at our tourist industry so as to widen its appeal across the wharves. market and to best position it to capitalise on any future Looking ahead, we have put in place contracts recovery in the world and regional tourism economy. to ensure that from late May 2009, Norfolk Air will On 19 March, Norfolk Tourism announced that new have access to larger and more modern aircraft to initiatives in place or underway included: replace the current 737-200 service. This will increase • a Marketing Partnership Program with 11 capacity for incoming visitors, provide better in-flight wholesalers selling Norfolk Island in Australia; conditions and reduce Norfolk Air’s operating costs. • increased focus on co-operative partnerships The “new” Norfolk Air 737-300 aircraft has already with wholesalers in New Zealand; been in operation, and has performed the Newcastle • rebreeding of the destination to change services as recently as yesterday. the perception of the island in key target market Also in the near future, as a further part of the segments; five-year strategy, Norfolk Tourism will launch its • a biannual Norfolk Island Tourism Exchange accreditation programme, aimed at improving service (NETTIE) to enable visiting wholesalers and travel to our visitors across the board and at protecting and agents to meet directly with island tourism operators promoting the highest possible levels of service and to develop holiday packages and experiences; facilities. This should increase the appeal of Norfolk • establishing Norfolk Island as a cruise destination Island to discerning tourists, while at the same time with visits from Carnival Australia and a range of providing training to local operators in the delivery of expedition cruise ships in 2010; high class tourism experiences. • extensive recommendations to revamp the island’s Major policy review and reform retail sector based on findings from a comprehensive In the past year, there has been significant progress retail survey into visitor shopping requirements in on policy review and reform in two of the major areas conjunction with a leading retail expert from James within the portfolios for which I am responsible - Cook University; namely immigration and employment. I established • an upgraded special events program to attract a working groups to look at legislative and procedural wider range of visitors of all ages and interests; changes to make our programmes more responsive • the planned appointment of a dedicated Marketing and relevant to the needs of a modern Norfolk Manager to support the Marketing Partnership Program Island economy. Following extensive consultation and seek out new ways to promote Norfolk Island as and consideration of the many issues involved, both an affordable and exciting holiday destination; and working groups produced discussion papers which • a centralised bookish reservation system that were made public for comment. We received a great enables consumers to search, book and pay online for deal of detailed and helpful comment from all areas of their Norfolk Island holiday. (continued overleaf)

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Reliable - trustworthy - dependable - proven Review of the second year of the 12th Assembly Norfolk CIRCA has extended its Emil network to - continued around 70 recipients of information on government the community, which has enabled the refinement of and private sector services, funding opportunities, the policies involved. I have circulated these discussion conferences, training and development opportunities papers to Members and earlier in this sitting I tabled and general community activities. It will form the an exposure draft of the Employment (Amendment) nucleus of the new community information centre, to Bill 2009. I expect to be able to supply Members with be opened in shorefront premises in Burnt Pine in the final proposals for changes to immigration categories near future. and procedures within the next month. Language, culture and the arts Taken together, the measures to implement a As Minister responsible for cultural affairs, I have population policy through changes to immigration taken particular pleasure in being able to launch several legislation and policies and through revisions to major projects this year, including some designed employment legislation are aimed at providing to have a long-term influence on the promotion and certainty to the business community in these critical protection of our unique cultural values and the areas and as well at achieving sustainable population Norfolk language. growth to aid in the expansion of the Norfolk Island The Year of the Norfolk Language was launched economy. I expect that final legislation in both areas on Anniversary Day (Bounty Day) in 2008 and will will be introduced in the next few months. culminate with announcement of the winning entries Social programmes and community services in the Norfolk Song Competition at this year’s There have been many improvements in delivery of Anniversary Day celebrations. But it is not intended community services in the past year, plus a range of that government support for the Norfolk language will new initiatives aimed at building a stronger and better end - in fact, we will continue to support the teaching informed community. These changes have spanned and promotion of the language through a range of the whole year and have been announced in the ongoing programmes. Assembly, through print and electronic media and on During this year, UNESCO confirmed its recognition the government web site. I do not intend to list them of Norfolk and listed it in the definitive Atlas of the all, but will mention just a few. World’s Languages in Danger of Disappearing. This It is disappointing that the Commonwealth has listing will assist those seeking support and funding for ruled that the Norfolk Island Central School is not Norfolk language projects, and adds to the recognition eligible for its stimulus or infrastructure funding. We given to the language in legislation by the 11th did not let this stop us from making available to the Assembly. During the Year of the Norfolk Language, school (through sponsorship from Norfolk Air) funds we have promoted its use through the creation of new to purchase 53 new computers and ancillary software prize categories for Norfolk writing, activities and and equipment up to a value of $42,000. A similar photography at the Royal Show, a Norfolk Skrabl grant is planned for this year to allow the school to competition in association with the successful annual complete its computer upgrade. Scrabble ® Festival, enhanced teaching at the school, There have been a number of improvements in a community survey and a song competition. Most of health services this year, most notably new programmes these activities will be repeated annually and we will for free childhood immunisations and Gradualism continue to work closely with the Norfolk language vaccinations for girls and young women. Under these project of the University of Adelaide which seeks to initiatives, immunisation is provided free of charge for find common ground on the spelling and grammar of all infants from birth to the age of one, representing a the Norfolk language. saving of around $1,500 to parents of babies in their Another initiative began on Anniversary Day 2008 first year of life. with invitations for traditional Norfolk Island families In the area of social welfare, we have increased to nominate members to a Council of Elders. The the electricity rebate to pensioners, introduced clear publicly stated purpose of the Council was for members guidelines for equitable access to a range of health to be able to look at issues in an informal manner and related services such as optical, physiotherapy, make recommendations on a whole range of social chiropractic and podiatry services and placed before issues and ideas including the Norfolk language. the Assembly new social welfare legislation aimed (continued overleaf) at achieving equity and fairness in our pension and benefit programmes, including income and asset testing procedures. This legislation will proceed to debate after the return of Minister Vicky Jack from recreation leave. The Minister will also be moving forward with the new Child Welfare Bill to protect and codify the rights of children. The Social Awareness Advisory Committee, made up of interested volunteers from the community, has been active during the year. A number of its recommendations have been actinide by the government, including new roadside breath testing legislation, dealing with unlicensed drivers and unregistered vehicles, new provisions on the definition and importation of firearms and proposals for extensions of child protection and safe houses. Review of the second year of the 12th Assembly monitoring will be needed before the Waste Management - continued Centre can be re-opened for disposal of most forms of In opening the first meeting of the Council last waste. We are making special arrangements for green November, I stated that “...while I see the Norfolk waste, and hope to reinstate our full waste programmes language as one area where the Council of Elders can in the not too distant future. We have worked with make a significant contribution, I would not want to see the Australian AQIS agency to ensure resumption of you confined to that area alone. I see the Council as an shipments to Australia of recycled materials such as important way for you and your family to help inform steel, aluminium and car batteries, and a glass crusher the Norfolk Island Government about community has just been purchased to allow for recycling of glass future directions and considerations across a range materials. of matters. I envisage the Council as an informal yet KAVHA significant means of establishing clear and sincere I am sure that for many of us, and for our visitors, two-way communications on critical community the Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area is the government issues”. jewel in the crown in this magnificent island. In recent I see the Council of Elders and the Norfolk language months there has been significant restructuring and activities as being closely linked as key planks in a change in KAVHA, including the appointment of a site strategy to grow the knowledge of, and respect for, manager and the recruitment of a works supervisor. The the Norfolk culture and language, especially among Commonwealth and Norfolk Island governments also younger generations of Islanders. commissioned a comprehensive consultancy to review Also during this year, the Norfolk Island Government the administrative and management arrangements for provided funding for a delegation of our artists to KAVHA. The final report is expected soon, and will attend the Pacific Festival of the Arts in Pago Pago no doubt include recommendations regarding the and for freight on artworks exhibited in the Mosman presentation, protection and development of the entire Art of Friendship Exhibition in Sydney. We also KAVHA precinct. organised and funded an international conference held (continued overleaf) in Norfolk Island on the theme of Isles of Exile, which was attended by prominent academics and researchers from as far away as Korea and South Africa. It is intended that the conference papers will be published later this year. Environment There has been much activity in the past year in relation to the protection and enhancement of our environment. The Natural Resource Management Plan has been completed after extensive public consultation, and will now guide our environmental protection efforts. Under the Natural Heritage Trust the Commonwealth has funded our applications for a range of important projects including groundwater testing and conservation, protection of native plants and bird nesting sites at 100 Acre Reserve and waste management activities. As well, our two governments have again supported many worthwhile local projects under the Ivens F. (Toon) Buffett Environmental Trust. Following changes to Commonwealth funding arrangements, the Administration co-ordinated a substantial joint submission with community organisations for funding under the new Caring for Our Country programme. We now await final funding decisions on those applications. After obtaining detailed specialist and scientific advice, we launched a major exercise to eradicate Argentine Ants from Norfolk Island. These ants are endemic in Australia and many other countries, but the advice to us was that with a concerted effort there were good prospects for elimination of this costly pest from Norfolk. Two major stages of the eradication programme have been completed, with promising results. One of the main infestations was at the Waste Management Centre, where we have undertaken major works to prepare the site for treatment through removing, burning or spreading a large quantity of waste materials to allow baits to be laid in an effective grid pattern. This exercise is nearing completion but careful Review of the second year of the 12th Assembly and financial relationships between Australia and - continued Norfolk Island. Underpinning this is a commitment to It is our intention to ensure that KAVHA is presented resolve the many anomalies in the current relationship in the best possible light when UNESCO assesses concerning Norfolk Island’s access to Commonwealth it for World Heritage listing as part of the Convict programmes and mutual expectations on rights and Nomination Group put forward by the Australian responsibilities. I am grateful to Minister Debus Government. Assessment will take place later this for making time to consider answers to these long year, and a final decision is expected from UNESCO outstanding issues, and for the co-operative and some time in 2010. collaborative nature of the discussions to date. Transparency and accountability I believe that we have also entered into a new era I have reported frequently during the year on of communication with the Joint Standing Committee the progress made in developing a wide range of on the National Capital and External Territories (JSC), transparency, accountability and administrative under the astute leadership of Senator Kate Lundy. review mechanisms. These have been central to the Senator Lundy welcomed our offer to share with the governance discussions with the Commonwealth, and JSC Norfolk Island’s experience in designing and I have previously made public most of the outcomes, delivering cost effective essential and community so I will be brief in talking about these areas. services in relation to the Committee’s new inquiry We now have a fully functional administrative into the changing economic environment in the Indian complaints system, under which members of the public Ocean Territories. They will inquire into areas including are able to seek redress in relation to decisions and communication services (such as broadband internet, actions which they believe to be defective. The system digital television and mobile telephony); transport operates at arm’s length from the original decision- services and costs including passenger and freight maker and is designed to incorporate comprehensive transport; the operation of businesses in the region; internal review and to provide remedies where the cost and availability of housing; and the impact appropriate. The complaints system is an essential of climate change. We will be making a submission to precursor to the creation of an ombudsman service of the JSC on these matters when some members of the external review of administrative matters. Committee visit Norfolk Island early in June. Much progress has been made in establishing This statement really just scratches the surface of the ombudsman and anti-corruption complaint services many areas where we have made significant progress in co-operation with the Commonwealth Minister in the last year in social, community and economic for Home Affairs, the Commonwealth Ombudsman development and in establishing a more mature and and the Independent Commission Against Corruption productive relationship with the Commonwealth. I from New South Wales. We have largely taken as trust that the overview I have provided gives some much action as we can in these areas (including the idea of our overall social and economic priorities and preparation of draft Norfolk Island legislation), and the areas in which we plan further advancement in the now await Commonwealth decisions and actions on the third year of the Twelfth Legislative Assembly. necessary legislative and administrative arrangements We face many challenges in the next year, not least within their jurisdiction. I am hopeful that there will the continuing global recession. But we are confident be concrete achievements in all of these areas in that the government’s strategic initiatives and the the next 12 months. As well, we continue to discuss forthcoming budget will point the way to ongoing other accountability and transparency measures improvements to our social and community fabric. with the Commonwealth Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Speaker, I am also confident that because of the including the appointment of the Australian National enterprise of our people and the indomitable spirit of Audit Office to conduct financial, programme and Norfolk Islanders, we can come through the recession performance audits; procedures to facilitate freedom and move forward into more prosperous times in of information; expanded roles for tribunals to review future”. decisions and possible reforms to the Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Cth). Relations with the Commonwealth The governance discussions with the Australian Government since October 2008 have made solid progress, and I have continued to report to the Assembly and community on outcomes as often as possible, including some joint announcements with the Commonwealth Minister for Home Affairs. ������������������������������ The discussions to date have largely centred on the transparency and accountability measures I have �������������������� already outlined. It has been agreed that these will be formally reported to the Australian Government in the �������� near future, and a joint public announcement of details will be made by myself and the Commonwealth ���������������� Minister. We have also agreed on a longer-term process aimed ������� at achieving more mature and stable constitutional ������������������

The World of Norfolk. Small World. No small wonder. Sudoku Number 37 - Medium Many who live on Norfolk Island believe this is our world. We are remote, and in large part, out of 3 4 2 necessity, we behave, govern, administer, and live in a world of our own. Many of our visitors believe 9 3 2 this is a wonderful world too when their holiday gives them an understanding of life and living here. And the 2 8 3 1 smallness of our world belies the fact that there is so much to do and enjoy here. This is why the new brand for destination Norfolk Island, ‘The World of Norfolk. 8 6 5 Small World. No small wonder’, has such potential as our destination brand because it describes who and 9 8 what we are. What cannot be proven about Norfolk Island is that 3 2 7 it has the best diving in the world. Or the best food. Or the best government. Or is better at managing its 9 5 6 7 environment. Or is better at customer service. Using terms that include words like ‘best’ or 7 9 3 better’ beg for comparisons to be made, are often very subjective, and must end up, more often than not, with 5 6 9 people agreeing to disagree. And this is why the new brand for Norfolk Island 4 9 5 6 7 8 3 1 2 SUDOKU RULES didn’t use such words, because when comparisons are Fill in the grid so made, Norfolk Island may not win out. Is Norfolk 1 6 2 5 3 4 8 7 9 Island a better place than Italy, or Lord Howe Island, that every column, 3 8 7 2 1 9 6 4 5 every row and every or Tasmania, or New Zealand? Some might agree, 6 7 3 4 8 5 2 9 1 many won’t. And that is the problem with claiming to 3x3 box contains be the best, or better. 5 2 1 9 6 3 4 8 7 the digits 1 through ‘The World of Norfolk. Small World. No small 9 4 8 1 2 7 5 3 6 9. There is no math wonder’ clearly sets us apart from our competitors. It 8 3 9 7 5 6 1 2 4 involved. You solve is based in research, is believable, and a very strong 2 5 4 3 9 1 7 6 8 each puzzle with case can be made to prove the claim. And it doesn’t 7 1 6 8 4 2 9 5 3 reasoning and logic. beg comparison. Each puzzle only In a paper regarding the repositioning of destination Last week’s solution has one solution. Norfolk that is on the Norfolk Island Tourism website at www.norfolkisland.com.au/pages/resources, there is a full description of the thinking behind the brand and Framed provides its promise. I recommend that you all read this paper you a prompt picture framing service. In and see the case for ‘The World of Norfolk. Small addition to framing your World. No small wonder’ proven. photographs, artworks or The consultant has given us much more than a few posters we can stretch lines of text. He gave us a way forward for fundamental canvas, mount needle and positive change for Norfolk Island that shows us works and jigsaws and how we can work together in a way that will bring the can clean your existing brand to life, and change how the rest of the world framed images that may perceives us. The Branding Committee are already be mouldy. working on having the creative elements for the brand To drop off, pick up and discuss with Doug and developed. They are also preparing information and Eve please go to their workroom, No. 1 Red education workshops for the Norfolk community, and Road (at the entrance to the National Park). our off-shore partners, as part of implementing the Tue and Thu 9.30am—3pm brand so that it becomes part of how we take Norfolk Island to the bigger world. Other times by appointment. (Wally Beadman Contact: 22636, 54996 or [email protected] is a member of the Branding Committee)

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1 Two Chimneys Road to Two Chimneys Reserve (not inc the reserve) Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.30am We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Celia Bigg if you can help PH A/H 22330 EM [email protected] 2 Stockyard Road. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.00am We want all road residents who can to help. Queries Lou Tavener PH M 50777 EM [email protected] 3 Martins Road to Bucks Point end. Working Bee will be held Sat 16th and Sun 17th May We want all road residents who can to help. Queries Cheryl Raynor PH W 22703 EM [email protected] 4 Channers Corner/Queen Elizabeth Ave inters/ along Qu.Eliz,Ave to Cats Café. Working Bee will be held Sun 10th May 8.00am We want all road residents who can to help. Queries Lindsay Ford PH 50532 EM channerscorner@norfolk. nf 5 Cats Café on Collins Head Road to the Collins Head/Driver Christian intersection. We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact George Douran if you can help PH A/H 22956 EM [email protected] 6 Collins Head/Driver Christian intersection to Rainbows end on Collins Head Road PLUS all of Allendale drive Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.00am. Welcome to chuck a snag on the BBQ afterwards @ Denises for lunch. We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Denise Donald PH AH 23020 EM donalds@norfolk. net.nf 7 Collins Head/Driver Christian intersection down Driver Christian Road to Bloody Bridge We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Jan Cooper if you can help PH A/H 22463 8 Cutters Corn - Well done to the road residents who already have completed their stretch of road. Booky and Vanessa McCowan, Livvy Cooper, Ralph Sonya, Grant Kitto, Martin and Heather Cross, Marx and Lyn Davies, Arthur Evans, Phil Lynam, Lee and Kerry Irvine, Rocky Evans, Richie Douran, Chris and Karenne Gatehouse, Dennis Sterling 9 Rooty Hill Road. Working Bee will be held Sun 17th May We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Penny Williams if you can help PH 50417 EM [email protected] 10 Middlegate Road. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.30am We want all road residents who can to help.Please contact Simon Bigg if you can help PH 50480 EM [email protected] 11 Cascade Road We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Sar Magri if you can help PH A/H 23555 EM [email protected] 12 New Cascade Road. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.30am We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Juliette Grant if you can help PH W 22195 EM [email protected] 13 Ferny Lane/Peters Highway. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.30am We want all road residents who can to help.Please contact Dee Vincent if you can help PH W 22402 EM [email protected] 14 Beefsteak Road and the low side of Country Road. We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Allen Tavener if you can help PH A/H 22467 EM [email protected] 15 New Farm Road. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 9.00am We want all road residents who can to help. Queries to Mel Plant PH A/H 22134 16 Douglas Drive We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Derek Greenwood if you can help PH A/H 22226

17 Mission Road We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Kaye Woods if you can help PH 22291

18 Grassy Road. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 9.00am We want all road residents who can to help.Queries Kev Jensen PH A/H 22251 EM [email protected]

19 Anson Bay Road/Mission Road intersection along Anson Bay Road to the Forestry Nursery Alan and Pete Summerscales have made a great start on their side of the road heading back from the Forrestry gates towards their place. Well done yorlye two- great job. Need some other road residents to tackle the other side. Please give a hand if you can

20 Berrys Lane We are asking the Pooh Chapman and family to take on this stretch please.

21 Forestry Nursery on Anson Bay Road to Toofys gate along the reserve boundaries only We are asking the Forestry team to take on this stretch please.

22 Puppies Point and cliff side of roadway to Gun Club entrance Pinetree Tours, Norfolk Touring and Bounty Escapes asked to give a hand in this area that they heavily utilise. There are not many road residents in this area but we’d love them to help. Please contact Bruce Baskerville PH W 23101 EM [email protected]

23 Gun Club entrance on Anson Bay Road to the road and also all of Fishermans Lane We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Marg Christian if you can help PH A/H 22800 EM [email protected]

24 Anson Bay Road/Bullocks Hutt Road intersection (beside Pelly Evans house) to the Captain Cook turnoff We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Sheryl Yelavich if you can help PH A/H 23038 EM yelavich@ni. net.nf

25 Bullocks Hutt/Anson Bay Rd inters/ to the turnoff to Capt. Cooks. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 8.30am We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Jason Thomas if you can help PH W 23418 EM [email protected]

26 Rocky Point Road and into Bumborus Road to the cattlestop to Bumborus Light road to be done. All residents asked to assist on other Rocky Point Section. This section contact Drill Nobbs PH A/H 23189

27 Rocky Point Road from Bumborus Turnoff to Rocky Point Road/Crystal Pool cattlestop We want all road residents of Rocky Point Rd/Bumborus Rd who can to help. Please contact Gaelene Christian if you can help. PH 51103 EM [email protected]

28 Red Road/Prince Phillip Drive. Working Bee will be held Sat 2nd May 7am-12Noon We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact George Nebeaur if you can help PH 51000 EM [email protected]

29 Edward Young Rd, Fletcher Christian Rd, John Adams Rd, Shortridge Rd We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Shannon Adams if you can help PH 50451 EM [email protected]

30 Off Cascade Rd down Mill Rd to Bennetts Gate and other direction to Junnys gate We want all road residents who can to help. We are looking for someone to be the organiser for this road. Any takers please ring Lou 50777

31 Selwyn Pine Road We want all road residents who can to help. We are looking for someone to be the organiser for this road. Any takers please ring Lou 50777

32 Taylors Road from Qu.Eliz Intersection to the bottom of the hill at Country Road intersection We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Darren Nicholai if you can help

33 Hibiscus Drive. Working Bee will be held Sun 3rd May 9.00am Major roadworks planned for on this road. Leaving till next year. Any residents welcome to help on Stockyard Road

34 Uncle Joes Road We want all road residents who can to help. Please contact Cristina McRitchie if you can help PH 51862

35 Country Road Turnoff to Bloody Bridge Thankyou to the Kavha team who have already done a great deal of work on the banks opposite Watermill Dam. Well done yorlye! It would be great if other landowners in this area do the stretch in front of their properties too.

Community Arts Society News • Natural Fibre – made from at least 85% natural fibres Mothers Day Eve Junior Talent Quest Is • Masks – a mask to cover the face that’s clever, Next Saturday. funny or completely wild 6.00 p.m. - Saturday 9th May 2009 – • World Culture – inspired by the cultures of the Rawson Hall world. ADMISSION: Adults $5; School-aged Child $2; • Extravagant Open – any materials, any themes, so Family $12 long as it’s totally extravagant Entrants participating in the Quest are admitted free We plan to hold a mask making workshop later of charge of course and also there is no fee to be a in the year for those who’d like to have a go at this contestant. new category but might need some help with the I hear there has been quite a bit of interest amongst technical aspects of making a mask. Your imagination students at NICS. A number of entry forms have been and creativity, of course, will make your mask totally lodged – keep them coming by handing in no later unique. Don’t forget – Saturday 17th January – mark it than 5.00pm Monday 4th May, to either Mr Wilkinson in your diary now for Wearable Art 2010! or Mrs Mackie at school or to Celia Bigg at the Gas ART IN THE PARK is in June – only four weeks Centre, Middlegate, or fax to 23019. away. The venue is Palm Glen this year. Check A reminder to contestants that you must be at out a position and plan your work of art. For more Rawson Hall before 5.30pm. You will have access information please contact Margaret Christian 22800 to the Hall from 5:00pm (audience access is from More on this in the coming weeks. 5.15pm). Entrants must meet one of the organisers QUIZ NIGHT – get a team together as we have a at the left hand side of the hall facing the stage for fun Quiz Night coming up 3rd July. programme details. The programme organisers will And don’t forget the N.I. GOVERNMENT’s advise you when to be ready and during the event will SONG WRITING COMPETITION 2009. Entries let you know when to move up to the side of the stage close 29 May 2009. For full information where the stage director will advise you what to do next. So you won’t be on your own. Stage directors Maree Reynolds and Ben Hazlett will also help you with any props or equipment you need to bring on stage. Judges will award points for the way Yorlye bin si deh..... you announce your act/item to the audience; personal presentation; skill and talent; the way Like everyone else, from time to time we receive bizarre or you finish your act/leave the stage. Additionally somewhat funny pics and catoons throught the email that can your entire act will also attract overall points shine a lighthearted view of events. Every now and again we’ll i.e. from the beginning to the end of your act. put one in The Norfolk Islander that just give some of you a All music (CDs, etc.) should be handed chuckle. in by now or by Tuesday afternoon – so that we can collate and enter/copy it to the sound system. The sound system will be set-up and sound checks made Saturday (9th) afternoon As the two friends wandered through - if any one needs to take advantage of the the snow on their way home, Piglet sound-check please let us know. grinned to himself, thinking how lucky he Remember this event is to help junior was to have a best friend like Pooh. members of our community to gain performing arts skills and we would like to help you as much as we can. So for more information contact Maree Mackie or Tony Wilkinson at school or Celia Bigg on 54924 or e-Mail [email protected]. WEARABLE ART for 2010 No! It’s not too early to start thinking about this - you have less than 9 months to get your outfit completed!! So just to help you on the way we have already decided on the categories for next year. There are some changes including two totally new categories. The event will be Pooh thought to himself: held on Saturday 17th January 2010 and the “If the pig sneezes, categories will be: he’s dead!” • Recyclable – made from at least 85% recyclable materials • Bizzare bra – let your imagination go wild, the more bizarre the better Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS Dear Sir, 1. Consultants 8 9 8. Court excuse Your correspondent Charles hasn’t twigged yet that 10 11 12 the debate on public finances and mismanagement is 9. Kingdom 10. Trap 13 14 15 16 17 long over and the winner declared. 13. Trail If he wishes to maintain his blind belief in the 16. Animal hide 18 government’s wonderful financial skills and the ability 18. Postmortem 19 20 19.Stringed to implement SPIN without cost to the community, 21 instrument then all I can say is...dream on. 20. Snatch 22 23 24 25 26 Someone take him some more nanwi. 21. Dilemma 27 28 29 Yours etc 22. US TV Mike King award 30 31 24. Twelve months 27. Guide 32 Dear Sir 30. Boatswain 12. Drive back Solution to In regard to the pine trees that have been cut down 31. Amid 14. Warning bell last week’s at the airport recently. We personally think that they 32. Clever 15. Cheerful 16. Small person Crossword should not have been cut down because you get a view DOWN 17. South American M A I D S T T A M E D of the terminal, which does not look very nice. 1. Marsh O G E R A T O I E camel V A U L T B M U M P S Also we would like to know why they cut down the 2. Decree 22. Arm joint I A T I B I A I P 3. Wading bird N N L Y T N O pine trees in the first place. We know that some of it 23. African tribe G R A V E L F O R G E T might have something to do with them making a staff 4. Volcanic flow 25. Conjure up A I E M U U W 5. Certain 26. Correct I M P A L A N U M B E R car park but they still could have kept the pine trees N A O P N R E 6. Urbane 27. Apartment F R C L O U T I V there. 7. Ant O M E G A P I M B U E 28. Hades R N T E P I D E A Our other concern is that it is probably not just us 11. Opinions 29. Rajah’s wife M I T R E Y Y O D E L that disagree with them cutting the pine trees down. (continued overleaf)

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There’s really only one word to describe the new shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof camera from Olympus: Tough! Cameralines The amazing camera shop in Burnt Pine - close to the round-a-bout Letters to the Editor - continued 1. So easy to represent your country in sporting As we can see the people that cut them down knew events that there might be a bit of a disagreement seeming 2. No Land tax that they cut them down quite early in the morning, so 3. We have a hospital that is fully funded and nurses that no one would see. and Doctors don’t have to pay for supplies out of In kind regards their own pocket like in many NSW hospitals. Mercedes Grant and Zanaida Adams 4. No income tax P.s if any one would like to make a comment please 5. No beggars on the street do. 6. Children can walk or ride to school without fear of predators 7. No high priced funerals to turn next of kin Sir, broke. Regarding the missing $42k of Tourist Bureau 8. Kids are not violent and abusive in school as in funds, I was pleased to hear Lisle Snell, MLA, during most mainland public schools Wednesday’s Assembly meeting, challenge previous 9. Norfolks phone calls to Australia are cheaper management, including previous Boards and Ministers, than those from Australia to here. to take responsibility for this mismanagement of funds. 10. We do not get armed robberies here as they do What we’ve mostly heard to-date is the veiled character on mainland Australia assassination of someone who put in many years of 11. Jenny Jauczius,s letter describing our feelings good service to the Bureau. This person would have under our blue sky. had the least amount of managerial authority to affect 12. So much more accessible and cheaper here to change and has had no meaningful ability since to see overseas visiting artists. speak publically on her own behalf. Although I don’t 13. No traffic jams so less obnoxious fumes. think his intention was to defend the person, it’s had 14. Access to govt members to discuss concerns the same effect. Well done, Lisle. etc. If you’re the manager, you’re responsible. If you 15. Immediate access to hospital emergency have supervisorial authority, you’re responsible. treatment (That includes me. I am a past member of the Board.) 16. We do not need cages at school to house students It’s not someone towards the bottom of the org chart bicycles trying to do their job. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist 17. Life is of a higher standard here and we are not to figure that out. in constant fear of bushfires Yours, 18. We don’t have massive flooding as they do in Rick Kleiner parts of Australia 19. School fees extras are much,much lower than the average in Australia of $600.00 Dear Sir, 20. No inheritance tax The 26st reason... on Norfolk Island there is no 21 We do not have a long waiting list for up to two littering of the streets as in nearly every town and city years for dental treatment here as they do in in Australia. If there is something dropped on the road Australia. our environmentally citizens soon pick it up. 22. We have no great distance to work or play here, Below are the previous 25 reasons as to why we are many on mainland Australia have to travel an a very fortunate community and that if we have some hour or more to work or to sport. So less strees minor drawbacks they pale into insignificance here on tranquil Norfolk Island. (continued overleaf)

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Photopress Letters to the Editor - continued 23. We are not hemmed in by multistoried Eldon D. Foote Foundation buildings. GEORGE HUNN NOBBS 24. Here there is no necessity to have high speed car chases so everyone lives in a far safer MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS environment Secondary School Scholarships are available for 25. On Norfolk Island the social environment is Years 11 and 12 for study at Hurlstone Agricultural far superior as in nearly every occasion young High School, Glenfield, Sydney. These are available children are invited along as well to Year 10 students who have resident status on Yours etc Norfolk Island and who have completed Years 8, 9 Charles and 10 at Norfolk Island Central School. The Scholarships valued at more than $10,000 each, may be awarded for the 2010 school year. Dear Sir, Extensions to Year 12 will depend upon scholastic Would the idiot who ploughed up the lawn results and personal performance. A selection surrounding the Girl Guide Hall please have his or her Committee will make recommendations to the head read. Foundation based on the following guidelines:- Yours Academic results. Absolutely Disgusted. School reports. The Committee will look not solely at in-class marks achieved but also the Dear Sir scholar’s general performance such as powers I write to acknowledge the efforts of those involved of leadership, behaviour, self-discipline and in laying the baits for the Argentine Ants, particularly sporting attainments. those working laying baits at the Waste Management Personal interviews. The Committee will Centre. By all accounts this has been difficult and satisfy itself that the scholar’s absence from demanding work, especially in the valleys at the back the family home will not create serious of the Centre. disadvantages to the family as a whole. All involved in the eradication program deserve our The scholar should justify an assessment by thanks and appreciation for undertaking work which is the Committee to be deserving of assistance so important to our Island and its environment. and possessing potential to benefit from Yours etc Owen further education. The Committee should feel confident that the scholar has potential in a Scholarship Dear Person(s) responsible for the removable of the at Hurlstone to demonstrate capability trees at the airport. academically, culturally and socially and to Wednesday the 29th April my mum and I went to behave, dress and present in such a way as to the airport and I said “What! They promised”. bring credit upon himself/herself and Norfolk What did they promise and who to? He/she/they Island. promised more than 122 children (I would know Submitted essays. because I was the one who was going around getting Scholarship Funds will be applied towards names) asking that he/she/they wouldn`t cut the trees payment of education and boarding fees and down at the airport in the car park. approved airfares. Can you please explain to the young salan why 7 beautiful and healthy Norf`k pines were cut down to Application Forms are available from the make way for a car park? Principal, Norfolk Island Central School and Courtney Grube (9) should be endorsed with the consent of the “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot” - student’s parent or guardian. (the opening words of the song Big Yellow Taxi) PLEASE NOTE: Selection will be completed Courtney’s mum by the end of July 2009 to allow planning for the 2010 school year. Parents will be required to complete an arrangement that each student fulfils the terms FOR SALE and conditions of the Rules and Regulations of the Trust. SPENT MUSHROOM COMPOST. Delivered Applications close Friday 19th June 2009. trailer load $200. Excellent compost deal. Phone Samantha Browne 23252 or mobile 50695 Trustee P.O. Box 410 Norfolk Island Telephone 22992 Waste Management Centre reopens for green waste The Waste Management Centre will recommence receiving green waste as of this weekend, coinciding with the start of the annual woody weed cleanup. The Administration has decided to lift the ban on the receipt of green waste following the baiting of the area for Argentine Ants last week. Mothers’ The Administration stresses that receipt of green waste at the Waste Management Centre is conditional on the green waste not containing stumps, large logs, treated timber or other landscaping materials other than Day “green” waste. These materials cannot be processed at at the Waste Management Centre. Trucks entering the Centre with these materials contained in “green” A WALK IN THE WILD waste will be turned away. Sunday 10th May 2009 Although the Waste Management Centre has been treated for Argentine Ants, it is possible that this treatment has not completely eradicated all the ants, Bring the family and spend and the ban on the sale of processed green waste (mulch) remains in force until further notice. The the perfect afternoon at Administration intends to spread the mulch over the cleared gully adjacent to the Waste Management Centre A Walk In The Wild in order to contain this risk on site and to prepare the site for the planting of native trees. Any questions regarding the receipt of green waste Just relax on the deck with a should be directed to either Mal Snell or Todd Buffett at the Waste Management Centre on telephone 24090 or delicious ice cream or the Acting Manager Land Use and Environment Alan McNeil on telephone 23595 or email amcneil@admin. coffee gov.nf. Take a walk in the Chemical waste collection Following on from the initial visit of Mr Jock cool rainforest Germany from Chem Collect to the island in September last year, the Administration has arranged for him to return to Norfolk in the week commencing 4th May to process the stock of chemical waste that has been Play Mini Golf deposited at the Waste Management Centre. The Administration therefore wishes to advise the (and let mum win!) community that the Waste Management Centre is able to receive any chemical waste that is currently being stored elsewhere on the Island. 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3 Things It doesn’t matter where in the world I travel as soon as I mention I am a Personal Trainer the most commonly asked question I get is “how do I lose weight?” The truth is that there is no one sentence answer, no secret pill, or formula. Weight loss takes hard work, On the eve of ANZAC Day 2009 a most successful consistency and a great attitude. night was held at the Ferny Lane Theatre where a Not content with just helping people in NZ work group of Quota Club Members and Quota Friends and toward their health and fitness goals my aim is to help supporters enjoyed the screening of “Australia”. It those on Norfolk also achieve their goals. In my weekly was an outstanding evening. column in The Norfolk Islander (3 Things) I hope to A very sincere thanks to Monica and Ian Anderson share with you some of the things I have learnt over for their continuing support with the Quota Club here the years as a trainer and strength and conditioning on Norfolk Island. coach to help you lose weight, improve your health Congratulations to Colleen Crane and Rosie Saint and fitness and enjoy a better quality of life. For those in winning the two very special World War 2 raffles. who would like some one on one coaching I will be on The monies from this film evening will be returned the island during the school holidays, you can contact to our community. We share, we care. me through Emma at Health Plus Food in the mall on Maureen King 22919. (Publicity Officer) So how do you lose weight? 3 Things that all my clients have in common which has helped them successfully achieve their weight loss goals. Exercise In order to lose weight we need to burn more calories than we consume. Exercise is a great way to burn extra calories, increase your fitness, improve your health and make you feel good. Introducing a walk for 20 – 30 minutes, 3 – 4 days per week can make all the difference to what the scales say at the Community Church end of the week. Review and Change Nutritional Practices There is a saying “if you always do what you have Taylors Road always done, then you will always get what you always got”. In order to get weight loss results things need This Sunday to change. Record your nutrition, review what it is 2nd May you eat and drink and make changes toward healthier options to reduce your calorie intake. Little changes such as swapping full fat foods for lighter options can Time: 11:15am greatly reduce the number of calories you consume. Enlist Support Free Sausage Sizzle This could be in the form of a friend, family member, peer, nutritionist or personal trainer. By enlisting support you become accountable to someone else and are more likely to achieve your goals. Think of it this way, if you had to meet someone for a walk will, you turn up? Absolutely! If you had to do the walk alone, and no one knew you were going would you probably skip it? Probably. Creating a support network is a great way to keep you on track. Good Health! Leanne Webb Chiswick Cottage Director \ Trainer ART AND CRAFT SHOP Form Health and Body Management Ltd [email protected] Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, Local Photography,Everyone Art, Books and much more! 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Youth Help ����������� ������������������� Domestic Violence Any person with information in relation to this ���� �� �� �� Mensline Australia matter is asked to contact Police. ���������������������� Budget help ���� ������� ���� ����� Depression help ����������� ��������������������� ROAD SAFETY IN THE VICINITY OF Red Cross ��� ������ ����� THE SCHOOL Weight Control ��� ������ ����� Quit Smoking At the beginning of the school year Police spoke to Craft Group ��� ������ ����� the Kindergarten and Years 1 and 2 children about the Youth Centre ���� ��� � ��� ������ ����� importance of using the designated school crossing to Letl Salan Parents group ��� ������� �� ����� �������� ����� ����������������� cross the road in the area of the school. The children NISEUDU ������� ��������� ���� ����� St Jonh’ns’AsmAmbubluanlacnece ����� ��� �������� 53533�� �/ 23181�� were also warned about the danger of running onto the Dental Clinic �������� ����� road from behind a parked vehicle when being picked HOSPITAL ������ �� ����� up before or after school. Physiotherapist �������� ����� Parents of school children are asked to reinforce the Baby Health Clinic ��� � ��� ����� road safety advice given by Police. Encourage your Respite Care ���������� ����� child to use the school crossing when crossing the road, District Nursing ����� Diabetes Management ���������� ����� and please don’t put your child in a situation where he/ Hospital Auxiliary ����� she has to cross the road from behind a vehicle. Police Sunshine Club ����� and parents need to work together to ensure the safety Whiteoaks ����� ������� ������ ����� of the children. Service Clubs

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When confronted by a sudden accident or illness and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 911 • Give the exact location, landmarks etc. • Speak slowly and clearly. • Give your name and the phone number you are ringing from. • Give the number of casualities [if a multi person accident] • Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the hospital will have records of that person] • State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc. Telephone • Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, they may have other questions 22091 or 911 they would like to ask. “Peace in the world cannot be achieved unless there is peace within individuals. S N Goenka, Vipassana ������������ Teacher. For those who have asked about meditation, I recommend the following method of learning about meditation and your self. Kathryn ������������������������������������������� within, and leads to a more positive, balanced Vipassana means ‘to see things as they really and happy life – full of peace, harmony and are’. Vipassana meditation is a universal goodwill for oneself and for others. technique of mental training and ethical conduct and a straightforward, scientific way to achieve ����������������� real peace of mind and lead a happy, useful life. People learn Vipassana Meditation by taking a Vipassana involves no dependence on a teacher, 10-day residential course under the guidance of but rather teaches those who practice it to be a qualified teacher. Ten days of sustained self-dependent. practice have been found to be the minimum amount of time in which the technique can be Vipassana works on the basis that all human learned. During the retreat students remain beings share the same problems and that a within the course site, free from outside universal, practical technique can also eradicate distractions. They follow a full schedule of these problems. Therefore it can be practiced meditation, with daily instructions and an regardless of race, gender, religion or belief evening discourse elaborating on the technique. system. They also observe silence, not communicating with fellow students; however they may speak From time to time everyone suffers agitation, with the teachers whenever necessary and may frustration and disharmony. Unfortunately this contact the management for needs related to suffering does not remain limited; often it food, accommodation, health etc. affects others. Clearly, this is not a proper way to live. Everyone wishes to live peacefully and For the duration of the course students try to harmoniously, because human beings are social avoid actions that will cause harm or agitate the beings, and have to live and interact with others. mind. They undertake to abstain from killing The problem therefore is how to live any living beings, stealing, speaking falsely, all harmoniously within, and how to maintain peace sexual activity and the use of intoxicants. and harmony within society. Courses are run solely on a donation basis. Vipassana is a systematic process of self- There are no charges for the courses, not even to observation which leads to increased awareness, cover the cost of food and accommodation. All self-control and real peace of mind. It is only out expenses are met by donations from those who of ignorance that anyone reacts to a situation in have completed a course, experienced the a way that is harmful to themselves and to benefits of Vipassana, and wish to give others others. With Vipassana, the real causes of this the same opportunity. Neither the teacher nor habit of blind reaction can be observed, and so the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they understood and eradicated. Then real action and those who organize the courses volunteer resulting from a balanced mind becomes their time. possible. In this way Vipassana mediation helps For more information look at to dissolve the tensions and unravel the knots www.dhamma.org.

�������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������� A Page from the Past He had lived on Norfolk Island for 8 years with Mavis and her late husband Twis. The Norfolk Islander, Going all electronic - ‘Cameralines’ are going Saturday 28th April 1967 ‘all electronic’!! Their latest piece of equipment is a ANZAC Day 1967 - Both services were well photographic e-ray machine which has a press-button attended. It was a glorious dawn and for the first probe action which automatically gives the correct time the Cenotaph was floodlit and the Flame of exposure to prints. Magnification is varied by a clutch Remembrance glowed from the top of the Cenotaph. action which means that no matter the size of the His Honour the Administrator, Councillor Wilfred material to be enlarged, it remains completely in focus. Randall, Mr. D.C.D. Buffett, Mrs. C.J. Welsh, O.B.E., This expensive piece of machinery has been installed Mrs. Hagar Blucher, Mr. Herbert Nobbs and two to ensure best results in candid camera work. members of the local Girl Guides placed wreaths on An exciting afternoon at Kingston - There was the Cenotaph. an air of excited anticipation at Kingston last Sunday At the completion of this service, the assembly afternoon when a large crowd of spectators gathered gathered at the Salt House where 10 young Norfolk to watch the Rugby League match between the Reds Island Pine trees were planted in memory of Henry and the Blues. Buffett, by his brother Tom; Neville Buffett, by his Because of the unloading operations of the ‘Jacques’ mother Mrs. Gladys Buffett; Allen Christian, by his both teams had to make some last minute changes but sister Mrs. Jean Mitchell; Taylor Menzies, by Stephen were at full strength as they ran onto the field. Menzies; Adrian Nobbs, by his brother Herbert and Both teams were playing in bare feet and during the nephews Brancker and Adrian; Laurie Quintal, by his afternoon Sid Cooper converted 5 tries - a very good sister Mrs. Hagar Blucher and brother Robert Quintal; effort for bare toes taking the brunt of the kicks! Edward ‘Arlee’ Quintal, by his brother Metta Quintal; Each player put everything he had into the game but Walter Starr, by his nearest relative Tom Buffett; the Reds did not seem to have an answer for the hard, Francis Yager, by his sister Elva Yager and Ronald straight running forwards and backs of the Blues who McCoy, by his relative Mr. W.T. McCoy. combined excellently, and passed the ball around as Something a Little Different - Geoff Bennett though it was a hot potato. had an entirely ‘different’ kind of party - he had a Although the final scores were Blues 31, Reds nil, Champagne Breakfast! both teams are to be commended on the high standard Guests at the party, which commenced at 9.45 a.m. of play. Special mention must be made of the sterling were Molly and Duncan Sanderson, Eunice Prentice work done by the two Captains, Sid Cooper and Peter and son Wayne, Tom and Jean Vincent and daughter Nicolai. The younger players, Rodney Menzies, George Virginia, Dawn Irvine, Jenny Tinkler, Rosella Dallas, Christian and Les Steve, playing their first game, were Graham Woolley, Kevin Williams and Ian Barrett. not afraid to go in and have a go. Opposing hookers, Present also was Peter Fisher who loaned his flat for Hussa (Reds) and Culla (Blues) tackled like demons the occasion. as were the opposing half-backs Steve Ryves (Blues) The ladies wore long gowns and the men their suits and Kevin Williams (Reds). Referee Leo McCoy did with bow ties. an excellent job keeping the game moving. School Tour News - Last Saturday night, 22nd During the half-time break, a collection was taken April, a Presentation Barbecue and Social was held at up for Joe Christian and over $100 was collected - a the R.S.L. Club. At this function, the various winners truly grand gesture. of events conducted by the Tour Committee were Straight after the match, a challenge was issued presented with prizes. by the Reds and the return match will take place at Winner were:- Car Trial - 1st Mrs. Dolly Christian Kingston next Sunday afternoon. We hear that Reds (driver), Miss Millie Olsson, navigator; 2nd Kik have ‘signed up’ Nick Christian as their coach. Quintal (driver), Master David Quintal (navigator). Scorers for the Blues were - Sid Cooper 5 Fishing Competition - Largest fish caught from a conversions; tries were scored by Chilla Buffett, boat - John Lorking, 16lb.12oz. Groper; Largest fish Malcolm Gray, Bill McCutcheon, Stewart Mowatt (2), caught of the rocks - Alex Nobbs, 14lb.10oz. Largest Culla Graham and Eddie (Mutt-Mutt) Hooker. fish caught by a school child - Kim Davis, 9lb.12oz. - Tom. Kingfish; Largest ‘Boohee’ (Moray eel) - Georgina Davis, 3feet 3 inches. Turkey Raffle - The winner was Teddy ‘Toy’ Christian and Trudy Ross. Honda Rally - Hockey Race, Rodney Adams; Chiswick Cottage Musical Chair, Colleen Buffett; Slalom Race, Robert ART AND CRAFT SHOP Wotherspoon; Flag Race, Robert Wotherspoon and Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, Balloon Race, Barry Christian. 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MOVIESTHIS WEEK FROM 13 MAY “Twilight” “Elegy” A drama/romance Ben Kingsley and Penelope Cruz. Rated M starring Kristen Based on a novel by Philip Roth, Elegy charts the Stewart and Robert passionate relationship between a celebrated New Pattinson Rated M York college professor and a young Cuban-born When 17 year woman whose beauty both ravishes and destabilises old Bella Swan him. As their intimate connection transforms them moves to the tiny – more than either could imagine – a charged sexual town of Forks, contest evolves into an indelible love story. Washington, to live with her COMING IN JUNE police-chief father Charlie, “Revolutionary Road”, with Kate Winslet and she becomes Leonardo di Caprio. intrigued by “Gran Torino”, with Clint Eastwood mysterious fellow student Also in June the NATS comedy Edward Cullen. Bella and “Social Climbers” Edward quickly become caught up in a passionate and unorthodox romance – Edward is an Release of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” immortal vampire with supernatural powers and Bella has been delayed. We will show it as soon as we is the soul mate for whom he has waited 90 years. can. But things become even more complicated when the mortal enemies of the Cullen family come to town. Superb treatment of Stephenie Meyer’s best seller and two compelling lead performances make this Romeo and Juliet vampire saga into a truly bewitching film. (Urban Cinefile) FROM 6 MAY MOVIE TIMES “The Visitor” A drama starring Richard Jenkins in his Oscar- Twilight (M) nominated role. Rated M. Saturday, 2 May 7.30 pm At 62, widower Walter Vale has lost his passion Sunday, 3 May 5.30 pm for teaching and writing and fills the void by trying to Wednesday, 6 May 3.30 pm learn to play classical piano. When his Connecticut college sends him to a Manhattan conference Walter is surprised to find a young couple living in his little- The Visitor (M) used apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek, Wednesday, 6 May 6.30 pm a Syrian man, and his Senegalese girlfriend have Friday, 8 May 7.30 pm nowhere else to go and Walter reluctantly allows Saturday, 9 May 7.30 pm them to stay. Touched by his kindness, Tarek, a Sunday, 10 May 5.30 pm talented musician, teaches the aging academic to play Wednesday, 13 May 3.30 pm the African drum. But when Tarek is arrested as an undocumented citizen and held for deportation, Walter finds himself compelled to help his new friend with a Adults $12 – Children (under 15) $6 passion he thought he had long ago lost.

The Ferny Lane Theatre A Wonderful Name. How is our Lord distinguished from all the other gods worshipped throughout the world? Of course, we know our God is above all others, set apart in every way. But one clear way we know the Lord to be distinguished from others is by his name: ‘The God who pardons.’ The Bible reveals our Lord as the God who forgives, the only God who has the power to pardon sin. “Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity?” (Micah 7:18) We see the name of God confirmed throughout the Bible. Nehemiah declared, “You are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and does not forsake them.” (Nehemiah 9:17) Moses asked the Lord for a revelation of His glory. The Lord revealed His glory to Moses through a revelation of His name. “The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and sin.”(Exodus 34:6-7) David gives us the same description of God. He writes, “For you Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; with plenty of mercy to all those that call upon you”. ( Psalm 86:5). David penned these words out of his own difficult personal experience. He prayed, and we can pray this too: “Remove the stain of my guilt. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence”. (Psalm 51:9 – 11) The Lord bless you! MGM

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NOW OPEN FROM 2pm WED, SAT, SUN Two Chimney’s Road • Steele’s Point Squash News Archery News Juniors Today we are back in to competition mode with Junior squash for the older kids with Brian and Mal the Norfolk Island Building Supplies Monthly Medal. will start again this Wednesday, 6th May from 3.30 till This round starts at 2.00pm. and is run on a handicap 4.30pm. system on the FITA Field Round, very exciting with Due to other sports on at the same time the younger anyone capable of winning. kids will now be on Thursday with Poppa and It was decided at a meeting on Monday evening that Brendon. This will start this week, 7th May from 3.30 those who want to participate in the Bunbury Archery till 4.15pm. Club Silver Leprecaun Shoot will have to shoot it out There are going to be more rules in place for the of club days as it is a major shoot of 180 arrows. It juniors as we are thinking of the kids safety. is envisaged this may take about five or six hours, There is only one coach per court so we want kids therefore we will be shooting the first round tomorrow who want to learn squash to come down and be on the (Sunday) for those who are interested. courts, not running around inside and outside of the Starting time will 8.30am. Early we know but Leagues Club. We can not teach squash to the ones hopefully we will get the rest of the day to do our who want to learn and keep an eye on kids not taking lovely chores. It will be interesting to see how long it part. actually takes. If they are there and don’t want to play squash they The round is 30 arrows at 60m, 50m and 30m and will be sent home. then all over again. This will test out the bow fitness for us all. Saturday Juniors Doug and Marie have put themselves forward Saturday juniors will start this Saturday 2nd May to attend a five day coaching session being held in from 9.00am till 11.00am for 2 weeks then break for Auckland in August. When they complete their exams winter sports. they will become Oceania accredited coaches. At a Night Comp Oceania Archery Confiederation meeting earlier in There are 38 players in this comp and alot of new the year it was envisaged this will be the first of three players, welcome. There are 6 people in 3 grades so ‘levels’. Well done. there are a few byes. See you there later on today for the NIBS Monthly Squash Draw Wednesday 6th May R3 Medal. Court 1 5.00pm Jonno v Poppa 5.30pm Puk v Mal R 6.00pm Pops v Chris M 6.30pm Richard C v Becky N 7.00pm Micheal V v Tony W 7.30pm Leonard v Brendon A 8.00pm Andrew U v Gye D Court 2 �������������������������� 5.00pm Darryl R v Mitchell J 5.30pm Katie v Peter H ��������� �������� ������� 6.00pm Debbie J v Russell �������������������� ��������� ������ ������ 6.30pm Brendon C v Grant N �������������������� ��������� ������ ������

7.00pm Coral R v Don R �������������������� ��������� ������ ������ 7.30pm Snobbles v Sarlu �������������������� Ladies Thursday night Squash ������������������������� Any ladies interested in learning how to play squash �������������������������������������������� please call Ginny Walker for Information. Oceania Masters �������������������� Names are also being called for a trip to Whakatane ������������������������ to play in the Oceania Masters on the dates of Friday ������ ����� ������� 23rd October till Monday the 26th October. More information can be obtained from Rae T on �������������������� ������ ������ ������ 23354. �������������������� ������ ������ ������ Dates to remember ���������� • 13th till 17th July -Norfolk Island Squash ��������������������������������� Masters. �������������������������������������������� • 17th September till 3rd October -Mini Games Cook Islands. �������������������� • 23rd till 26th October -Oceania Masters ���������� ��������� Whakatane New Zealand. ���������� ������������������ ������������� Golf Report or chime, b)a backfire, tire squeal, or engine whine, c) Last Saturday, we played round one of the very a cheer, shout, groan, or whoop, d) a bang, clap, crack, popular TAB Team Trophy. Thank you to Mike King crash, slam, or snap, e) a blast, rumble or roar, f) a and the TAB for sponsoring this four round event. As thud, click, clunk, rattle, or clatter, g) a bark, bellow, usual, the event was well attended with 22 teams of whinney, bleat, or howl, h) a squawk, quack, cackle, two playing an Ambrose event. cluck, chirp, honk, mew or moo, I) a cough, hiccup, There was no play in the morning, being Anzac Day, sniffle, snort, or sneeze or j) a giggle, chuckle, chortle, and the afternoon presented as one of the best playing snicker or guffaw. conditions in weeks, with calm and warm conditions. Upcoming Events: In other words, no excuses. Wednesday 6th May – Stroke Winning the day with an unbelievable gross 66 (31 Saturday 9th May – Westpac Trophy Day – 4BBB front, 35 back) net 56 was the father and son team of Stableford Choice of partner Beau and David Magri. Congratulations Beau and Sunday 10th May – Mothers Day 9 Hole 2 Person David who each won a shirt and a voucher. Ambrose Choice of Partner Second, with a very creditable 58 net was Shane Wednesday 13th May – Stopp Cup – Mixed “Snapper” Blanch and Brendon “Hose” Gardner. Foursomes Choice of Partner Third, with a score of 62 net were Trevor Menadue Saturday 16th May – Cascade Motors / Kinchrome and Andrew “Umi” Umlauft Day – Individual Stableford First and second were standout scores with the rest Golf Report Sunday 26 April 2009 of the scores a bit closer together. A small group of 6 players ventured out in perfect The pro-pin saw Hose put his name on the sheet. conditions to play in the annual Mort Rutledge All in 9/18, was the shot from our new air hostess Pete Memorial Day, a stableford event. The numbers would “Hostie” Cassidy, and the men’s nearest the pin on have been two lower had the plane been on time that 1/10 was won by Brent “Hat” Hattersley. The ladies day. Neilo and Kevin were due to fly out in the morning NTP was not struck. as the advance party to the Bonville pilgrimage. But Everyone is looking forward to the next round to see they committed to the game when they found out if Beau and David can repeat the performance playing that they would not leave Norfolk until at least early the Four Ball Best Ball Stableford format. evening. Having already checked their luggage in, Following he raffles, presentation and the haggle including clubs, they had to hire clubs from the Pro sheet draw, it was time to pull a tile out for the Members Shop. Winning the day was Hose Gardner with 40 Draw. The Board has decided to discontinue the Draw, points. and because of this, it was decreed that members Cap’n Stumpy numbers would continue to be drawn until a winner was found with the winner having to be present. As it happened, there was only one tile drawn, number 217, the owner being Kevin Adams, who REO Cafe and Bookshop just happened to be there. He should have been home Norfolk Island Museum packing his bags. Kevin kindly placed the $150 winnings on the bar, so we were all winners on the night. andand comprehensivecomprehensive selectionselection ofof books.books. Todays golf is the 5th round of the Christian Bailey Agencies Monthly Medal and Lisner Tropy, a stroke event. Tee off times are 8-30 am and 1 pm and all players are reminded to have their cards in at least 15 minutes beforehand. After the golf there will be a crock pot feed put on by the House and Social Committee. Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday Alternate Rules of Golf Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row Audible Interference with Swing: and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. A player may replay his shot without assessing Sunday a stroke if at any time during his backswing or No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm downswing, and prior to the moment when he strikes Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday his ball, he shall hear a distracting sound or noise, 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe including, but not limited to a) a horn, siren, bell, gong,

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Good for you, naturally Governor’s Lodge Resort Cheryl Tennis Club Veterans’ Games Results For 2009 Presentation Night at Governor’s Lodge Resort was an exceptional night with the food, drinks and general service being an excellent advert for the Resort, not to mention the staff attending the event. The Marquee area used for the event is a credit to Governor’s Lodge, and we would suggest that any sporting or other community association looking for a venue that they have a close look at this spot. The thank you list, as always, is endless however we would like to make special note of all those who GOLD Dorothy Lumsden and Charles Price; assisted in providing the cakes and sandwiches for the SILVER Jenny and David Eastwood; BRONZE Sue morning/afternoon teas, the usual crew for the welcome Dennis Graham Hellberg; PLATE Ngaire O’Brien fish fry, the court brushers each morning following and Norris Buffett; CONSOLATION Marian Machon overnight rain and all the willing bodies who attended and Dave Grunau the working bees leading up to the event. 60’s MENS DOUBLES Thank you to Smudgie’s Restrings, Head and GOLD Len Hook and Peter Dibley; SILVER Jeff Benjamins for their donation of prizes etc. Emmans and Don Wright; BRONZE Don Wishart and Finally Cheryl Tennis Club, along with the visitors Rod Young; PLATE Yarm Menzies and Norris Buffett and guests for the Veterans Games, would like to pass 60’s LADIES DOUBLES on a huge THANK YOU to Jo Kelly and all those GOLD Jan Robins and Sue Dennis; SILVER Noelle concerned at Governor’s Lodge, inclusive of the staff, Burrell and Merrilynn Bartram; BRONZE Jenny for their sponsorship/support of this event. Eastwood and Julie South; PLATE Dorothy Lumsden End results for all events were - and Jan McClellan 70’s MENS DOUBLES 60’s MIXED DOUBLES GOLD Deane Machon and Charles Price; SILVER GOLD Jan Robins and Len Hook; SILVER Julie David Eastwood and Hubert Finney; BRONZE Graham South and Jeff Emmans; BRONZE Carole Forbes - Hellberg and Dave Grunau Wright and Don Wright; PLATE Vivienne McCarthy 70’s LADIES DOUBLES and Charles Blackwell; CONSOLATION Brenda GOLD Ngaire O’Brien and Zita Maloney; SILVER Bates andJohn Rika Norma Page and Marian Machon; BRONZE Jill Reid 50’s MENS DOUBLES and Monica Ryan; PLATE Mai Nobbs and Mollie GOLD David Sanders and Harry Tawhai; SILVER Sanderson Murray Wright and Mike Grimshaw; BRONZE Lew 70’s MIXED DOUBLES Quintal and Bas Randall; PLATE John Rika and Ross Quintal 50’s LADIES DOUBLES GOLD Julie Wright and Gitte Dibley; SILVER Karen Harrap and Glenys Mitchell; BRONZE Karen Quintal and Jo Morgan; PLATE Susan Fulton andGinny Shaw 50’s MIXED DOUBLES GOLD Gladys and Mike Grimshaw; SILVER Julie and Murray Wright; BRONZE Gitte and Peter Dibley; PLATE Karen Quintal and Bas Randall; CONSOLATION Merrilynn Bartram and Peter Meers 40’S MENS DOUBLES GOLD Wayne Dennis and Murray Fitzclarence; SILVER TUESDAY NIGHT SMUDGIES RESTRINGS and HEAD COMP –The draw is – Smudgie v Jason, Grub v Danny, and Sam v Mark. Start time is 6 o’clock. WEDNESDAY NIGHT GREENWAYS PRESS COMP – The draw for this week is Rhys Schmitz, Karen Menadue and Will Partridge v Sam Taylor, Emma Wright and Brad Griffiths; Brett Bergagnin, Chris Gatehouse and Ronan Davies v Jason Quintal, Gaelene Christian and Jamie Reynolds; James Elliott, Charles Blackwell and Jeht Nobbs v Georgie Gray, Luke Quintal and Mitchell Hetherington; Mark Hayes, Alan McNeil and Kyla Blackwell v Yarm Menzies, Rossco Quintal and Andre Forrester; and Danny Nobbs, Blake O’Hara and Reuben Bigg have the bye. Start time is 5.30. Smudgie Cooper and Duncan Gray; BRONZE Scott THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL - Social night, all Collins and Trevor Menadue; PLATE Raff Forte and locals and visitors to Norfolk are welcome to come on Brett Thompson down to the club at around 5.30 for some social fun. 40’S LADIES DOUBLES For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, GOLD Di Arnot and Kim Dennis; SILVER Amanda be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, Cribb and Karen Menadue; BRONZE Gaelene Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, Christian and Michelle Finch; PLATE Meg Meers and if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested Sue Hemsley in playing when the next comp starts, please give the 40’S MIXED club a call and get your name down. GOLD Jo Morgan and Smudgie Cooper; SILVER ALL VISITORS TO NORFOLK – Are more than Karen Menadue and Brett Thompson; BRONZE Kim welcome at the club anytime during the day for a social and Wayne Dennis; PLATE Di Arnot and Murray hit. There are plenty of racquets available, plus balls Fitzclarence for a small charge of $16 per hour per court. There is an honesty box for those who’d like to play, or if you INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE have any further queries please give the club a call. AUS 3 sets; NZ 11 sets; NI 4 sets. Congratulations The club also has the facility for those of you who Team NZ on a well deserved win for 2009! would like to come down on a non-comp night for a hit with the coin operated light facility. Cost is $4 per Cheryl Tennis Club half hour, operated by deposit of 2 x $2 coins in the 2009 South Pacific Mini Games Cook box next to the main entry doors. Islands Training Squad UPCOMING EVENTS The club is seeking expressions of interest for Planning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event- those who would like to represent Norfolk in tennis For all those workplaces, members, friends, relatives at the upcoming mini-games. Any others who would and others currently considering organising their be willing to assist in a training schedule, as well as Christmas functions – yes it’s not that far away – or fundraising for the tour would be welcome. Should any birthdays, anniversary’s or other function we at the you wish to be included please contact Scott or Danny tennis club are happy to look at attending them for you at the club. here at the club. If you’ve got an idea we can probably Annual Membership Fees cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries please give At this time of year we are happy to invite new the club a call. arrivals, not to mention our old members who’d like to start up again, to join the club, fees for the rest of the year are - Full Single Membership $40, Junior $25 NOTICE and Family $85. Night Comp MILL ROAD MUSIC MAKERS SEEK ALL PLAYERS playing in the Monday, Tuesday ACTRESS 20-40 for their production in the Theatre and Wednesday night competitions please note that it Festival. Please phone Ian on 22115 or 50158. is your responsibility to find a reserve if you are unable to play, and not call the club at 5.00pm on the night to advise you “can’t make it”. If you are unable to front Mothers Day it is your responsibility to pay the nights fee for your replacement. Potted Plant Sale MONDAY NIGHT HARDY’S WINES COMP – Week 8 this week and the draw is Benjamin’s v SATURDAY 9th MAY - Early McNeil’s Marauders, N I Gas v Parsons Pearls and Silky Oaks Stables Gaelene’s Gophers v The Travel Centre. Clay Target Results Netball News from Anson Bay Senior netball will begin today with a fun social ANZAC Day dawned a terrific day and competition round. Players are asked to be at the courts by 1.15pm conditions were perfect and for a 50 target Skeet for a 1.30 start. event All Senior teams that hope to be playing are asked Results - 1st Basil, 2nd Bob James, 3rd Mary to attend. So we can commence with competition play Johnston. The handicap section winners were 1st Mick next week. See yorlye on the courts. Donohoe, 2nd Bob, 3rd= Basil and Milt Juniors and Intermediates. Next Saturday May 2nd, is the monthly DTL comp Junior and Intermediates netball will begin next with an extra 10 pair Double rise comp. week. Saturday 9th May. This will be the last week to The following week May 9th we will continue with put your name down, if you haven’t already. Names the tree pruning. can be given to Serina Trickey or Livi Cooper. World Masters The committee is seeking expressions of interest for Wednesday Bowls Coach, Manager and player positions, for the World Mixed social bowls were played on Wednesday Masters Games. with Mary Maxwell from Halswell N.Z. and Lynette The games take place in Sydney from 10th – 18th and Ken Reck from Gatton. October 2009. It is open to players 35 plus. Ladies, as So nice to also have Enid Plant join us. Enjoy your long as you reside on Norfolk, are you eligible. stay Enid. Interested persons have until the 16th May to apply In the first game of pairs Terry and Lynette played in writing to the secretary PO Box 942. For more Joyce and Enid.A close game with the final score 20- information contact Jenny Gow. 16 to Terry and Lynette. It will be a great experience, but most importantly The second game of pairs between Kitha and Ann a lot of fun …..! playing Marg.O and Joy was also a well matched game with the final score of 19-15 to Kitha and Ann. The triples was Kerry,Nancy and Jackie playing Plute ,Ken and Mary.The score was 14-4 to Plutes team on the 10th end. With them only scoring 1 more point Kerry’s team were able to catch up and made the game a draw 15 all NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB Notices. Open 7 Days from 11.00a.m. The Ladies Pairs Championship entry form is on visitors welcome the board which closes off on the 13th May with start of play on the 20th • Full Bar Service • May. • Club Restaurant • A big welcome to all our visitors here for the Lunch - Monday to Sunday Bounty Bowls. A great fortnight of top bowls ahead 12midday to 2.00p.m. of us.so come to the bowlo and see the champions do Dinner - MondayMonday toto SundaySunday their stuff. 6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m. REMINDER. A welcome afternoon tea will be Friday open until 9.00p.m. held on Sunday afternoon ALL members please don’t (Private Functions Catered for) forget a large plate of goodies. Thankyou Kitha for putting pen to paper in my • Live Entertainment • absence. • Big Screen TV • Squash Courts • INEY ‘Phone 22440

Island Eggs Since 1978

Good for you, naturally CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

FOR SALE NEW LISTING 16FT CENTER CONSOLE BOAT (ROXY) for Two side by side units (duplex) on sale. Hydraulic steering, Twin 2007 YAMAHA 30hp halfhalf anan acre.acre. BrandBrand nnew.ew. with only 100 hours. MUST SELL. Ready to go, drop Each 226 square metres with 2 bedrooms and 2 in hit the key and go fi shing. $9000.00 ONO. Call bathrooms. The kitchens are a housewife’s dream. Truck 50240 or Luke (AUST) 0437 941 426 Huge living / dining room areas. Both carpeted throughout. Deck overlooking lovely valley views. HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A GIFT FOR Lock-up garage with remote controlled doors. MOTHER’S DAY? Quiet yet close to town. $695,000 for both. Try Pineridge Crafts. Gift vouchers also available. Neat and compact residence. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms. Lock-up garage plus carport. Bore in addition to plenty of rain water HUSQVARNA 48” RIDE ON MOWER. Kawasaki storage. Distant ocean views from 21hp, only done 100 hours. Excellent condition. Please wrap around deck. $285,000. contact Tanya on 23765 or 50765 Neat three bedroom plus en suite, HYUNDAI SONATA - immaculate condition (only LowLow ssetet hhome.ome. 35,000 km’s) new rego. Kenwood stereo sound Double lock-up garage with storeroom. Just under system. Price $6500.00ono. Call 23176 or 54506 half an acre, mainly level. $250,000 AS NEW HUSQVARNA RIDE ON MOWER. Professional model with 42” cut, 20 HP Engine Rental Premises featuring limited slip diff. Only 2 hours on the clock. Main road position. Eye catching, full display Does not meet customers requirements. Usually windows on front and side. Carpeted. $7,200 only $6,500. Comes with usual manufacturer $1,520 per week including GST warranty. This is a genuine bargain for a quality mower. Inspection available at Cascade Motors. RENTAL PROPERTIES 3 Bedroom House. Ball Bay. $230p/wk. (incl. GST) 2 BIKES $120 each, 1993 TOYOTA HILUX DOUBLE CAB 4WD $11,900; 2 large GAS RINGS 2 Bedroom House, Grassy Road. $115p/wk. Lawns WITH BOTTLE $150 petrol powered WATER included. (incl GST) PUMP $150; Makita 18v 7 piece CORDLESS TOOL 4 Bedroom House, with lock up garage. Ball Bay SET $1,100; DIESEL FUEL DRUM WITH PUMP area. $300 p/wk. Lawns included. (incl GST) and hose $100. ph 23890/54947 Trevor 2 Bedroom House, spacious covered entertainment area. $180 p/wk. Lawns included (incl GST) FORD COURIER 4WD FLATDECK TRUCK, 2 Bedroom Cottage. Newly refurbished kitchen and YAMAHA DT125 MOTORBIKE, SUZUKI bathroom. Modern new furniture. $160 p/wk lawns TS125ER MOTORBIKE, HONDA XLR 125 included (incl GST) MOTORBIKE. View at Advance Hire Cars shed. 3 Bedroom House, Grassy Road. $165.00 includes lawns and GST PROPERTY FOR SALE 13 ACRES FULLY FENCED 5 MINUTES TO TOWN. House 2 Bedroom House with shed, Foxtel. Steele’s Point. completely runs on solar power. Must sell Make an $180 Incl lawns and GST offer ring Jeff on 24261 or mobile 53942 2 Bedroom Flat. Walking distance to shops. $80p/ wk. Lawns includes. (includes GST.) HOUSE FURNISHED, THREE BEDROOMS. Clean back yard, quiet no through road. Walk to town. Suit fi rst home buyer or holiday house. Asking $160,000 or offers. Phone 51140 IslandIsland POSITIONS VACANT RealtyRealty SALESPERSON EXTRAORDINAIRE Ph:Ph: 2226012601 REQUIRED. Part time - including some weekend David Bell work. Computer literacy and sales experience On 50701 or 22240 a/h: [email protected] necessary. Please provide CV in the fi rst instance to: David Buffett Manager @ Ross’s on Norfolk Island PO Box 218. On 51155 or 22005 a/h; [email protected] EXPERIENCED ON CALL WAIT STAFF, must HOUSE SITTER have pleasant manner, required for the RSL Bistro. Please telephone 23236 HOUSE SITTER available 4 - 6 months. Long term preferred. Please ‘phone Teresa on 24283 AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC. We require the services of a full time auto mechanic for the repair WANTED and servicing of our vehicles. The right candidate will also be required to perform other duties related to the ONE YOUNG KITTEN, Please phone Junny on business from time to time. Please email your resume 22798 to [email protected] TELLUS TURBO GM80 VACUUM CLEANER We are currently looking for a CLEANER for HEAD. Please ‘phone 22346 or 22675 our accommodation property. The ideal applicant will have experience in cleaning accommodation FOR RENT before and have training in the correct procedures in cleaning units and using chemicals. The position THREE BEDROOM HOME. Double garage. Very will involve extensive Spring cleaning, cleaning of private. Long term rental available. Contact Raewyn shower facilities, vehicles and guests appointments. at Sweeties on 24210 The applicant will need to work often independent of instruction and be fi nally responsible for their quality MODERN 2 BEDROOM HOUSE. Overlooks of cleaning. Please contact Troy on 51512 or 22269 valley in Steele’s Point, with double garage, free eggs, and / or post to P.O. Box 703. bananas (when available) and great neighbors. $180 per week - includes Platinum Foxtel connection. All Seasons Colonial has a vacancy for a HEAD Please ‘phone 50600 or 22458 after hours. CHEF. Please phone Tim Brown on 22177 VISITING SPECIALISTS Pinetree Tours has various FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE in our offi ce and BILL PARKER - HYPNOTHERAPIST on island tour guiding areas. Good people skills essential and in May. Phone 22790 for more details. weekend work required. Please apply in writing to P.O. Box 363 NI NOTICES

A PART TIME SUPERVISOR POSITION has CYNTHIA’S GARDEN TOURS will not be opened up at The Norfolk Island Coffee House. The operating from 2nd May to 6th June. Sorry for any position is for approximately 20 hours per week over 3 inconvenience. days. Excellent pay and a great working environment. Experience in food preparation and espresso machine BALLROOM DANCING FOR THE LITTLIES use a distinct advantage. Hours may be negotiable. (Kindergarten - Year 6) in preparation for the Bounty Only happy, vibrant, customer oriented people need Ball will commence on Monday, 4th May at the apply J Please contact Suzanne in the fi rst instance on Uniting Church Hall from 3pm - 4pm. mobile 50108 or leave a message on 22108.” PRE-MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH TODAY OR HOUSEKEEPING POSITION available in our busy TOMORROW AT BRANKA HOUSE FROM motel, must be able to work weekends and be of neat 12NOON. Then we re-open after our break on and tidy appearance. Contact email [email protected] Thursday 21st May. Phone 22346

To meet permit requirements we are advertising our OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS position responsible for the running of our offi ce and the reservations side DON TAYLOR of the company. Must be able to work weekends and after hours as required. Contact email irvines@ninet. SURVEYOR nf Available to attend to EXPRESSION’S OF INTEREST ALL SURVEY MATTERS N.I. LEAGUES CLUB CHEF/COOK. The N.I. Leagues Club will have available soon a position for Please leave a message with a full time Chef/Cook. Applicant must be profi cient Norfolk Island Business Solutions in all aspects of Chinese/Asian cuisine and be as soon as possible experienced in all aspects of Kitchen operations, esp. Budgeting/Pricing/Menu Control & Staffi ng. Very PHONE 22368 Good remuneration and incentive based contract avail. or grab Don on the street Résumé’s to or Contact Club Manager Ph. 22440. Email [email protected] NORFOLK ISLAND

Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION) - 48 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 19 Friday 1 May 2009

ROADS ACT 2002 DEDICATION OF PUBLIC ROADS I, Christopher Adam Christian Magri, Minister for Commerce and Industry, hereby give notice that the following land is a public road for the purposes of section 35 of the Roads Act 2002.

NAME OF REGISTERED OWNER ROAD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AS REFERRED TO ON THE OFFICIAL SURVEY Estate of John Quintal jnr RD11 Administration of Norfolk Island RD16 Estate of Marjorie Elsie Davies RD27 Estate of Jonathan Adams RD32 Estate of Tekkeliana Hermina Vink and the RD33 Administration of Norfolk Island Estate of Fletcher Christian Nobbs jnr RD34 Estate of Ephraim Christian RD37 Estate of Reuben Elias Christian RD38 Estate of Peggy Christian RD42 Administration of Norfolk Island RD52 Administration of Norfolk Island RD56 Administration of Norfolk Island RD60 Administration of Norfolk Island 37n7 Estate of George Webb Adams RD63 Estate of Nathaniel Quintal RD87 Administration of Norfolk Island RD88 Administration of Norfolk Island RD113 Estate of Robert Edward Buffett RD115

Dated 21 April 2009. CHRISTOPHER A.C. MAGRI MINISTER FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

BILL PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON 28 APRIL 2009 The following Bill was presented –

Norfolk Island Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Bill 2009 The purpose of this Bill is to abolish the Broadcasting Authority and devolve its powers on the executive member subject to the overriding authority of the Legislative Assembly when the grant of a licence application is proposed to be made. To provide for the possibility of there being existing applications for licences, the Bill provides that these may be dealt with under the Act as amended by the Bill. The Bill passed through all stages at this sitting.

Copies of the Bill free of charge may be obtained from Mrs Jan Keeping, Legal Services, Norfolk Island Administration, Kingston. The Bills are also available on the internet at www.info.gov.nf.

Dated 28 April 2009. ROBIN-ELEANOR ADAMS CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

SITTING OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORFOLK ISLAND At the sitting of the Legislative Assembly today, the House resolved to adjourn until Wednesday 20 May 2009 at 10 am.

28 April 2009. ROBIN-ELEANOR ADAMS CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - 49 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 19 Friday 1 May 2009

RETAIL PRICE INDEX ACT 1983 Subsection 2(1) (BASE - MARCH QUARTER 1990 = 100.0) INDEX FOR QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2009

INDEX GROUP INDEX NUMBER 31 December 2008 31 March 2009 Food 211.0 213.5 Alcohol and Cigarettes 252.7 252.5 Clothing, Footwear and Fabrics 143.0 144.0 Household Operations 202.6 197.2 Household Maintenance 144.6 144.6 Household Equipment 146.3 146.3 Motoring 218.8 210.2 Health Services and Pharmaceutical Product 328.4 329.2 Personal Care 181.1 183.7 Recreation, Education and Travel 175.6 177.4

“ALL GROUPS” 202.3 201.7

Dated 21 April 2009.

N.C. CHRISTIAN MINISTER FOR FINANCE

LIQUOR ACT 2005 The Annual Sittings of the Liquor Licensing Board is set down for Tuesday 2 June 2009 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston.

Application for the grant, renewal, transfer or variation of licence together with the appropriate fee must be lodged with the Registry Office on or before 11 May 2009.

Application forms are available from the Registry Office. M. EVANS REGISTRAR

LIQUOR ACT 2005 Application is made for the renewal of the restaurant liquor licence in respect of the premises Dino’s, situated on Portion 89k1 Bumboras Road.

SGD. D.R. BOSLEY LICENSEE

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND HIREAGE FEES RAWSON HALL The Administration advises that effective from 1 May 2009 Rawson Hall Hire Fees will be:

Main Hall $90.00 Each Opening Supper Room $45.00 Each Opening

Refundable Bond $200.00

Bookings may be made at the Post Office, Bicentennial Complex Taylors Road during business hours.

Dated 22 April 2009. MICHAEL R. JOHNSTON MANAGER PUBLIC WORKS - 50 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 19 Friday 1 May 2009

ASSOCIATIONS INCORPORATION ACT 2005 NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ASSOCIATION AND ASSOCIATION DISSOLVED UNDER SUBSECTION 29(3)

I, Michella Quintal, Assistant Registrar of Companies, having previously gazetted a notice under section 29(1) of the Act on 29th August 2008 of a proposal to cancel the registration of the Association, hereby give notice under subsection 29(3) of the Associations Incorporation Act 2005, that the Association specified in the attached Schedule, has this day had their registration cancelled and the Association has been dissolved.

SCHEDULE N.I Takemusu Aikido Inc.

Dated 23 April 2009. M. QUINTAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

COMPANIES ACT 1985 LIQUIDATOR FINAL MEETING ANCHORAGE PTY LTD. Pursuant to section 514 (3) of the Companies Act 1985 and in the matter of Anchorage Pty Limited – Notice is hereby given that a final meeting of the abovementioned company, will be held at the offices of Pete’s Place, Taylor’s Rd. Norfolk Island on the 28th of May 2009 for the purpose of laying before the meeting an account showing how the winding up has been conducted and the property of the company disposed of and giving any explanation of the account.

Dated 27 April 2009. M. QUINTAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

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

Applicant Lot Section Portion Road P.J. and S.L. Yelavich 69 21 36z Ferny Lane

An application under section 133 of the Act is made for the purpose of bringing land under the Guaranteed Titles system. Further information about the above land may be obtained from the Land Titles Office situated on the ground floor of the Administration Offices, Kingston.

Submissions about the title to the above land are invited within 14 days after publication of this notice and should be lodged at the Land Titles Office. A.V.A. BATAILLE REGISTRAR OF TITLES

***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldfield Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 Administrator Father Paul Hilder SUNDAY SERVICES: 8.30 am Morning Prayer at St. Parish Council - President Jim Kiernan Barnabas Chapel followed by morning tea. 10.00 am Family Secretary Margaret Kiernan. Treasurer - Barbara Hehir Service at All Saints, Kingston. 7.30 pm Evening Service at Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Weddings All Saints, Kingston the service will be followed by a Sing- contact Jim Kiernan - 23596 a-long. Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) THURSDAY: 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston. MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am FRIDAY: 12 am Bible Study at All Saints Kingston 5 pm RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pm Church of England radio program on both the A.M. and F.M. Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. bands.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor George C. Porter Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 UNITING CHURCH email: [email protected] Cascade Road Rev. Robert Weyer Ph: 22179 Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South SUNDAY 3rd at 10 am: Service of Holy Communion. All Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested welcome. persons. TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Uniting Church radio programme on TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts Radio Norfolk, 1566 in the AM Band. time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship NEED HELP? WEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: Norfolk Phone Sydney 9891 1328 SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School This is a service of the Uniting Church and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A OPPORTUNITY SHOP word from the Lord. The Opportunity Shop sells VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for Good clean clothes, Small household items, worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets Tourist Attraction Norfolk Island CDs Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display Friday: 2 pm to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm Admission $2:00

NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH A Christian Outreach Centre AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** “Kindness is being concerned about the welfare of others. Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket By showing you care about anyone or anything that crosses ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** your path, knowing that every thing is a part of God’s SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. creation. Kindness is showing love to someone who is sad Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Steve Knox or needs your help. Care for others and the Earth as much or will be our guest speaker. Childrens Sunday School - more than you care for yourself. Everything in the world is 10.00am. Fijiian Service - 8.00pm every Sunday. connected, and if we are unkind to any part of it, it affects us MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting. Monday 7pm “Search as well. Decide not to be unkind.” For enquiries or discussion for Life” Bible Course with Allan Meyer. All welcome. please ‘phone 22116. Remember – Hillsong TV on TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 METEOROLOGICAL DATA APRIL 2009 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Thursday 23rd 1006.2 24.1 20.5 NNE 34 0159 16.2 9.2 Friday 24th 1011.6 23.4 19.7 WNW 19 1438 1.2 10.5 Saturday 25th 1015.0 23.4 18.8 WSW 16 1158 Trace 10.6 Sunday 26th 1018.2 23.6 15.4 NE 10 0918 Trace 10.6 Monday 27th 1019.3 23.0 14.8 NE 14 1219 0.0 9.8 Tuesday 28th 1019.5 22.5 15.7 WSW 10 1335 0.0 10.1 Wednesday 29th 1018.2 23.0 15.7 SW 14 1336 0.0 8.4 MONTHLY MEANS FOR APRIL. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR APRIL : 85.8mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 22.7 AVERAGE APRIL RAINFALL : 125.7mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 17.7 RAINFALL FOR 2009 TO DATE : 411.2mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 6.4 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1300.1mm Offer with pride top PROUDS PHARMACY SCOTTISH and Swiss House TAYLOR’S ROAD • PH 22117 CRAIGS The home of watches and clocks for EUROPEAN KNITWEAR Strepfen Intensive KNITWEAR Approx. 1/2 price VICTORINOX KNIVES • PEN KNIVES CHOCOLATES • FELCO SECATEURS the of identical for Sore Throats items elsewhere KITCHEN GADGETS • GRAFTING KNIVES SPECIALISTS in Australia TELESCOPIC FRUIT PICKERS $7.50 SPECIAL (MEN AND LADIES) and New Zealand GIFTS FOR GARDENERS AND OTHERS

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