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Volume 50, No. 49 SATURDAY, 6th FEBRUARY 2016 Price $2.75 “I’m a big kid now” Our photo shows the Norfolk Island Central School Kindergarten class for 2016 Front row (left to right) — Mackenzie Davies, Christina Wood, Nate Christian-Bailey, Zayne Magri, Zya Quintal, Zhyler Cawit, Marli Zarb and Liam Peapell. Middle row (left to right) — Eroni Kaniatoma, April Kolinisau, Charlie Umlauft, Leilani Eales, Ollie O’Connor, Lachlan McCoy, Oliver Andresen and Wendell Fell. Back row (left to right) —Tyson Hay, Nalani Hegarty, Alickson Kalsrap, Daphine Pinson, Rocco Menghetti, Traydon Wora, Jethro Testor and Billy Smith. The more we learn of the world the better we will live in it. Teaching tolerance for others begins by learning as much as you can about the world and all it’s people.
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TAYLORS ROAD EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (Int + 6723) 22405 WEBSITE: www.petesplace.nlk.nf FAX: (Int + 6723) 23098 2015/16 Mid-Year Budget Norfolk Island Wholesale Fuel Report Price Reduced Further The Administration of Norfolk Island (ANI) and the The wholesale price of unleaded petrol and diesel Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE) are under will be reduced after 7 February 2016 when the next budget for the year to 31 December 2015 by $3.09 delivery is made. million and $60,206 respectively. The new wholesale prices will be $1.60 per litre for The majority of the ANI surplus is due to timing unleaded petrol and $1.59 per litre for diesel. differences in the receipt of funding from the Australian The reductions of $0.23 per litre for unleaded Government. With the impact of these items removed, petrol and $0.20 for diesel bring the total reduction in ANI is under budget by $0.73 million. However wholesale prices since June 2015 to $0.43 and $0.48 there have been a number of areas identified where respectively. additional funds are required in the second half of The reduction in fuel prices is a result of lower 2015/16 and the modest savings achieved in the first supply prices. I have again determined the entire half of the year will be reallocated to these areas. amount of the savings be passed on through lower NIHE is essentially on budget when the impact of an wholesale prices. anonymous $50,000 donation is taken into account. The US Dollar price per litre for the January 2016 The areas where additional ANI funding has been fuel shipment was 14.0% lower than the price in directed provides an indication of the initiatives September 2015, and there was a favourable 3.6% underway to transition to a Regional Council from 1 increase in the buying power of the Australian Dollar. July 2016. These initiatives include: The 2015-16 budget of the Administration of • Bolstering decision making and operational Norfolk Island and the Australian Government will management capacity and capability at the not be impacted by these changes. Executive level; These price reductions will provide broad benefit • Designing and implementing the processes required to the community and result in savings for individuals to facilitate Regional Council elections in late and businesses throughout Norfolk Island. 2015/16; It should be noted that fuel prices are unknown as they • Investing in staff development through the are determined by the external market, which results implementation of a cultural change program; and in cost fluctuations for retailers and consumers. • Implementing a new Enterprise Business The current pricing structure will remain in place Management System (subject to approval of the until May 2016, when the next shipment of fuel is due business case from the Commonwealth). to arrive. These initiatives will form part of the ANI 2015/16 The Hon Gary Hardgrave Operational Plan which will be made available to The Administrator Australian Territory of Norfolk the community very soon. The Operational Plan Island will establish objectives and priorities for each area 5 February 2016 of ANI, define performance measures and assign responsibilities. This will enable the community to better understand service delivery levels and NOTICE standards and hold ANI accountable for meeting these. Performance against planned outcomes will be assessed The next MEETING OF THE NORFUK ITO in the 2015/16 Annual Report to ensure transparency KALCHA SALAN INC. will be held and accountability regarding performance. Wednesday 10th February 2015, 5:30pm at Overall I am confident ANI and NIHE’s financial Christian’s Cave. performance during the year to date and the new N.I.K.S is an incorporated body whose aims & measures referred to above provide the financial objectives are the preservation, protection of Norfolk/ resources required for each entity to achieve their Pitcairn unique heritage culture, including - language, 2015/16 operational objectives. traditional cooking, traditional cultural arts, creative The Hon Gary Hardgrave and performing arts. The Administrator Australian Territory of Norfolk Salan interested in the above, are most welcome to Island attend. 5 February 2016 Maree Reynolds - Acting Secretary Ph 54016 Email – [email protected]
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OPEN TILL 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY at the Australian Government Information Centre in Burnt Pine and No. 11 Quality Row, Kingston. We sincerely thank the community for participating in the consultation process; your feedback helps shape our advice to the Minister on your behalf. Shortly we will release an economic development questionnaire asking for your views on priorities for action. The information Visit By Minister Fletcher we collect will inform the Australian Government and And assist the new Regional Council. Community Feedback Update For further information, please contact Advisory The Advisory Council was pleasedMedia to hear the Release Council members directly or phone James Leslie on Minister restate the Australian Government’s firm 23215, 23015 or email: [email protected] to/001 make an appointment. commitment to progress the Norfolk Island Reform Friday, 05 February 2016 Agenda. We thanked the Minister for providing certainty VISITto the community BY MINISTER in relation FL ETCHERto the ongoing AND COMMUNITY FEEDBACK UPDATE airline service, the future health and aged care model and The the localAdvisory government Council election was pleased date. Details to hear are the Minister restate the Australian availableovernment’s at the Australian firm commitment Government Information to progress the Norfolk Island Reform Agenda. We CentreG or online at http://minister.infrastructure.gov. au/pf/releases/2016/January/index.aspx.thanked the Minister for providing certainty to the community in relation to the We also took the opportunity to stress that building COMMUNITY ARTS SOCIETY localongoing capability airline is essential, service, as is the providing future certaintyhealth and aged care model and the local for people who need to restructure personal and of Norfolk Island government election date. Details are available Theat the Annual Australian General Government Meeting of the Community business affairs. We relayed that uncertainty around Arts Society will be held 6:00 pm Monday 15th the Information Regional Council Centre framework or online and at employment February 2016 at the School. Presentation of Reports conditions across both the public and private sector http://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/pf/releases/2016/January/index.aspxand election of Office Bearers. will be conducted. is concerning the community. Again reflecting Immediately following the AGM, the general February community feedback, we suggested making a 5 year We also took the opportunity to stress that buildimeetingng local will becapability held. is essential, as is reform plan visible to the community so everyone can People in the community, interested in or wish to planprovid for the ingfuture. certainty We also for discussed people tourism who needproduct to restructure personal and business affairs. help promote any of the Creative or Performing Arts development, restrictive internet costs and freight We relayed that uncertainty around the Regionalare warmly Council invited framework attend. Annual and Membership Fee of issues. The Minister confirmed the Government’s $10.00 per person. is due at this meeting. Any enquiries intentionemployment to roll out conditionthe Nationals acrossBroadband both Network the public and private sector is concerning the to Secretary Donald Reynolds Ph 22249/50586 or (NBN) and phase in the Commonwealth Fair Work community. Again reflecting community feedback,email: [email protected] suggested making a 5 year Act 2009 from 1 July 2016. In addition, the Minister was reforminterested plan to understandvisible to howthe communitythe Island planned so everyone can plan for the future. We also to improvediscussed its tourism tourism product, product attract development, more visitors restrictive internet costs and freight issues. and roll out a rating system. TheThe summary Minister feedback confirmed from Discussionthe Government Paper 3 is’s intention to roll out the National Broadband nowNetwork available on(NBN) our website and phase at: www.norfolkislanda in the Commonwealth Fair Work Act 2009 from 1 July dvisorycouncil.nf. Hard copies can be made available 2016. In addition, the Minister was interested to understand how the Island planned to improve its tourism product, attract more visitors and roll out a rating system.
The summary feedback from Discussion Paper 3 is now available on our website at: www.norfolkislandadvisorycouncil.nf. Hard copies can be made available at the Australian Government Information Centre in Burnt Pine and No. 11 Quality Row, Kingston. We sincerely thank the community for participating in the consultation process; your feedback helps shape our advice to the Minister on your behalf. Shortly we will release an economic development questionnaire asking for your $25views on priorities MILLION for action. The information we collect JACKPOT will inform the Australian Government and assist the new Regional Council. Draw # 1029
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Thursday 11th Feb!! Community Title • introduce specific provisions to guide development applications for “community division”. Amendments To The Norfolk To support the proposed amendments to the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 Island Plan 2002, a draft development control plan Community Consultation (DCP) has also been prepared. Draft Development Draft amendments to the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 Control Plan No. 6 – Community Schemes, provides to introduce community title, and a draft Development details on planning requirements for community title Control Plan for Community Schemes, will be available schemes and includes guidelines to manage use and for public inspection and comments from Monday 8th development in a community scheme. February 2016 until Monday 7th March 2016. Both the draft amendments to the Norfolk Island The Community Title Act 2015 came into effect in Plan 2002 and the draft Development Control Plan May 2015. The Act provides for the establishment, No. 6 – Community Schemes No. 6 are on public registration and administration of community title exhibition for 4 weeks until Monday 7th March 2016. schemes in Norfolk Island. Community Title Schemes Anyone can make comments on the proposed planning require development approval under the Planning Act controls to guide community schemes. The draft plans 2002. and explanatory material are available at: The Norfolk Island Plan 2002 identifies zones • The Planning Office, Administration of Norfolk for all land in Norfolk Island and specifies use or Island, Kingston. development that may or may not be undertaken in a • Administration of Norfolk Island website, www. specific zone. Community division of land to allow a norfolkisland.gov.nf (follow the link under “Public community scheme to be developed is a new use or Broadcasts”) development proposed to be introduced to Norfolk • By email request to [email protected] Island and for that to happen, draft amendments to Please contact Jodie Brown, Contract Planning the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 have been prepared. The Officer, phone 23595 or email [email protected]. draft amendments are to: nf if you have any queries. • introduce “community division” as a specific and (continued overleaf) distinct use or development; • identify the zones where community title schemes can be developed; and
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Community Title • Mixed Use • Business Summary Of Faq’s • Light Industry • Industrial 1. What is community division ? • Special Use Zone. Community division means the division of a parcel of land into lots and common property. Community 4. What types of activities could be divided division may include the division of space above or through a community division ? below a parcel of land, commonly known as strata Suitable activities in a community scheme plan. In Norfolk Island, a strata plan is created under development might include town houses, home units, the Community Titles Act 2015. The division of land villas, retirement villages, aged care homes, special through community division ultimately results in a needs housing, tourist accommodation, shopping community scheme. arcades and industrial parks.
2. How is community division different to 5. How is use or development in a community subdivision of land ? division regulated ? Community division does not subdivide land in the Community division creates an alternative land title conventional manner. Community division divides system and any use or development of a community land into lots and common property. A title held for a lot must comply with the NI Plan; in the same way lot in a community plan applies to an individual lot as that any portion of land created in a subdivision must well as common property, usually held in a separate lot be used and developed in a manner that complies with that is commonly owned and managed. the NI Plan. The community plan, which includes all the lots owned individually and collectively, is managed by 6. What is the minimum area required for a a body corporate. An owner of a community lot in a community lot ? community plan is a member of a body corporate, and There are no minimum areas specified for participates in the administration of the land within the community division to create a community lot. The community plan, which may include specific rules and subdivisions standards specified in the NI Plan 2002 regulations on how the land in that community plan apply to land within a community scheme. The area might be managed. for a community lot must be suitable to allow for the It is proposed that the NI Plan would identify intended purpose, activity, use or development of the “Subdivision Major”, “Subdivision Minor” and land. “Community Division” as distinct purposes for which use or development may be carried out. Although 7. Does community division increase the some processes to achieve subdivision and community amount of development that can take place at division are similar, from a land use planning land? perspective the activities are different and therefore A community division or community scheme does separately defined in the NI Plan. not allow any additional use or development at any land, or change the density, scale or range of use or 3. Where is use and development of land for development that is permitted at a portion of land community division allowed ? under the NI Plan. The creation and registration of The draft amendments to the NI Plan propose a community lot does not create additional use or that community division becomes a permissible with development entitlements. consent use or development in the following zones: ______• Rural • Rural Residential • Residential
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[email protected] Phone: 22886 or 57000 Website: www.norfolkforwarding.com Australian Government funding Territory and has been on Norfolk Island for a week with a further 1-2 weeks remaining on this visit. for small business and private Dr Hoffmann’s main research interests are invasive sector skills development on ant ecology and management, ant community ecology Norfolk Island and ants as bio-indicators. He collaborates with many Ongoing investment in the positive future for local and regional organisations to effectively manage Norfolk Island continues with additional Australian invasive ant incursions, especially on Indigenous Government funding for small business and private lands. sector training and development on Norfolk Island. We are very fortunate to have Dr Hoffmann’s This will be supported by the Office of the involvement as he is a leading world specialist in this Administrator and the Department of Infrastructure field and has published over 50 scientific papers and 3 and Regional Development and delivered over book chapters, and his work has been cited more than coming months by experienced and qualified trainers, 1300 times. Dr Hoffmann is on the scientific advisory with a focus on supporting business and professional committee for the yellow crazy ant management development in establishing and running small program on Christmas Island. business. Dr Hoffmann will work in conjunction with the This funding will also support training and skills Administration’s Norfolk Island Argentine Ant development in key industry sectors on the Island, Eradication Program team members led by Ben ‘Bouda’ including but not limited to tourism, retail, food Nobbs. His work will primarily involve assisting with services, construction and other trades, and farming. planning and conducting the 2016 on-ground works, We plan to engage experienced training partners and trialling a new treatment methodology. The new to provide opportunities to access specialist business treatment uses water crystals that absorb a high sugar information services and opportunities to help update or concentration laced with an insecticide. This product obtain vocational qualifications for those experienced is much more easily dispersed than the bait currently and currently working in the field. used, it does not perish in the rain like all other ant This will build on the Australian Government’s treatment products, and it is also considerably cheaper engagement with the community to date through the than all other treatment products. The method was Australian Government Information Centre, and the recently pioneered in the United States on the Channel various visits and information sessions conducted on Islands by The Nature Conservancy, and eradication of Norfolk Island by Australian government agencies. Argentine Ants was achieved rapidly over large areas. Details about specific business development and (continued overleaf) training opportunities will be provided in due course, including to seek expressions of interest from those seeking to participate. The Hon Gary Hardgrave The Administrator Australian Territory of Norfolk Island
CSIRO Scientist On Island For Argentine Ant Program The Administration of Norfolk Island has entered into a partnership arrangement with the CSIRO to provide oversight and monitoring assistance with the Administration’s Argentine Ant program. Dr Ben Hoffmann is the Principle Research Scientist with the CSIRO Land & Water Flagship in Darwin, Northern Csiro Scientist On Island For Argentine Ant Program - Continued Dr Hoffmann briefly trialled this method on Announcing new DIRECT FLIGHTS Norfolk last year just prior to winter and the results from Norfolk to Melbourne!! were outstanding, with no Argentine ants found at most monitoring locations after only four weeks. This Planning to travel to Melbourne for shopping, good year they are attempting to fully achieve eradication food, sport events or a night out at the theatre? over a large area. ������������������������������������������� Dr Hoffmann is accompanied by Alexandra Fare : $730 return including taxes, terms and Gutierez, a student from the United States who is ����������������� undertaking a 6-month placement in Australia as part ������������������������������������������������� of her Bachelor Degree. Alexandra will be responsible ������������������������������������������������ for the laboratory sorting of specimens collected as part of a non-target impact study being conducted as �������������������������������������������������� part of the bead trials. ����������������������������������������������������� Dr Hoffmann will be speaking on Norfolk Radio at ��������������� 12.30pm on Monday afternoon 8th February, 2016 and Contact Norfolk Island Travel Centre for more info on a future trip will hold a public forum for interested ������������������������� members of the public to attend. The Administration Call 22502 or email [email protected] of Norfolk Island will be releasing more details as the arrangements are finalised. Jon Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer
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Our project to document, research and conserve Both Ewen and I will be at The R.E.O at Kingston Pitcairn Island’s Material Culture is in focus this coming on Thursday 11 February between 10am and 3pm, week with our visiting consultant Ewen McPhee of please call in to ask questions, have a chat, share Queensland Museum arriving on island Tuesday 9 your stories and show us your objects. This may February. Ewen is here to offer professional guidance simply be a photograph or a letter, or a contemporary and advice to ensure museum best practice standards, souvenir, anything that you and your family believe he will identify research opportunities and guidance may have a cultural connection with Pitcairn Island. to map your cultural material against collections held This is a wonderful opportunity – let’s take advantage in the Norfolk Island Museum and other cultural of it. Please phone me on 23788 or 51253, email institutions and he has many connections with industry [email protected] or call in and see us at The professionals to support research and analysis. R.E.O. on Thursday. The aim of our project is to document Pitcairn Also... this week on Norfolk Island Island’s material culture that is held primarily within We welcome back Professor Martin Gibbs of the communities of Norfolk Island and New Zealand. University of New England and Dr Brad Duncan. Both However information relating to Pitcairn’s material were on island in 2014 to undertake a remote sensing culture held anywhere in the world is welcome. It survey project of which the results are currently on is important to note we are not collecting the actual display in The R.E.O. at Kingston. This 2016 visit material culture but simply capturing stories and is a joint private research project to investigate the providing advice on how to care for it. early cultural and industrial landscapes of the island The decreasing and diaspora population of Pitcairn with a focus on the areas known as Queenborough, Island along with an ageing demographic place the Phillipsburgh, Cascade and Longridge. They are also islands material culture at risk. No other previous keen to have a look at the boundary marker stones project has provided for such a holistic approach to across the island. Martin and Brad may be contacted ensure material is identified and documented by this through the Norfolk Island Museum on 23788 if you generation for the future of Pitcairn and Norfolk think you can help. Islanders. Documentation of this material and Janelle Blucher HUGE FEBUARY SALE 50% OFF ALL MENSWEAR & SELECTED WOMENS GARMENTS AT Craigs Knitwear FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY HUGE --- 50% OFF It has been a very busy week, students and staff have all settled in well. Thank you to Marie Forsyth and her crew and Wayne Mills for all their hard work during the Christmas/New Year holidays and having the school looking spotless for our return. Carol O’Connor who was the Library Assistant for the last 17 years has resigned from her position. The school community would like to thank Carol Adam Deszecsar, who has been appointed to Secondary for her commitment that she gave to students and staff Science, Clare Daly is with us for six months teaching over the years. She will be missed. one of the K-2 classes whilst Ms Delaney is on Our photo shows our new teaching staff for 2016. maternity leave; Jess Miller has been appointed to We would like to welcome Deanne Aarts, who has (continued overleaf) taken up the position as Assistant Principal Primary;
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We look forward to seeing you Michelle Nicholson all back on Island. Principal Year 3-6 Swimming Carnival Practice Beach Carnival Wednesday 10 Due to the water situation in Emily Bay yesterday we had to postpone swimming practice for Years 3- February Notes Listen to the radio at 7.00am for our carnival notice 6. We have rescheduled for Monday 8th February. on the day. Students need to be at Emily Bay earlier Students are asked to please pack their swimmers, hat, than normal. sun shirt, sun screen etc. for Monday. Students will be Students from Year 3-12 need to be at Emily Bay bussed from the school to Emily Bay at 1.10pm. for Roll Call by- Beach Carnival 7.45am – If they are entering the deep water classic Our Annual Swimming Carnival will be held on (Int, Snr, Open competitors that have prequalified) Wednesday 10th February at Emily Bay. Published For all other competitors. with my report this week is a program of the events 8.15am- Roll Call at Emily Bay, in front of your and times and a general information sheet for families house area. on the schedule of the day. We look forward to seeing 8.30am - Carnival begins with 50m freestyle you all on Wednesday at Emily Bay. heats. There are a number of swimming races and Induction of Sporting House Captain beach activities that your child will have the opportunity The school hosted a special assembly on Tuesday to compete in. morning where parents, friends, students and staff 3.00pm- Completion of swimming section of the witnessed the induction of our 2016 Senior and Junior carnival – students may depart directly from Emily Sporting House Captains. Congratulations to the Bay. Parents are to collect students from carnival. following students: Permission to leave beach area Norfolk House Any student leaving the beach carnival area to go Senior Captains – Lenny Buffett and Courtney to the toilets or get food from the Se’ Moosa Bus must Grube, Vice Captains – Reuben Coombes and Alesi check with a teacher for permission. We are responsible Sandrata for your safety and must account for each student on Junior Captains – Cameron Christian and Ella the day. Rogers, Vice Captains – Zander Nisbet and Montana Completion of the carnival Evans At 3.00 the carnival results will be read out and Philip House there will be a final clean up of the House area. Senior Captains – Kyle Hudson and Paige Adams, Students MUST have their name marked off the Vice Captains – Reece Jackson and Bronte Hudson roll by their House patron or class teacher before they Junior Captains – Douglas Snell and Ashante Evans, leave the carnival. It is important to listen to Norfolk radio from 7 am on Wednesday morning, as if the weather is not going to be conducive to maximum participation the carnival will be postponed(the last thing we want would be to run the carnival if students don’t want to get in the water). If the carnival is postponed students will be required to attend normal school lessons. Norfolk Island Central School Beach carnival program 2016 Time * (Approximate) Swimming Events Beach Events 7.50am 1. Deep water Classic (400m freestyle swim) Listen for beach events to be MUST have qualified for this event pre-carnival. called – order may change. 8.30am 2. 50m Freestyle Heats – (Raft to Finish line in water) Must swim all the way to finish. No walking! Open boys Sub Junior Flag races Open girls Sub-Junior wash off swim in Senior boys allocated area Senior girls Intermediate boys Intermediate girls Junior boys Intermediate flag races Junior girls Intermediate wash off swim in SJ boys allocated area SJ girls Fastest swimmers in each age category into final 9.20am 3. 50m Breastroke Heats – (Raft to finish line) No freestyle kicking! Open boys Open girls Senior boys Open flag races Senior girls Open wash off swim in Intermediate boys allocated area Intermediate girls Junior boys Junior girls SJ boys Junior Flag races SJ girls Junior wash off swim in Fastest swimmers in each age category into final allocated area 10.10am 4. Backstroke Final (Raft to finish line in water) Open boys SJ /Junior Ball Scramble Open girls Senior boys Senior girls Intermediate boys Senior Flag races Intermediate girls Senior wash off swim in Junior boys allocated area Junior girls SJ boys SJ girls Records recorded for fastest swimmers 11.00am 5. 50m Freestyle Final (Raft to finish in water ) Sub-Junior wading race Sub junior girls Sub junior boys Wading Races are for Junior girls students that are not in the Junior boys Freestyle finals. Intermediate girls They do not count towards Intermediate boys Age champion. Senior girls They are run along the shore Senior boys Open girls Junior wading race Open boys 11.50am 6. 50m Breaststroke Final (Raft to Finish line) Sub junior girls Int/Snr/Open Ball Scramble Sub junior boys Junior girls Junior boys Intermediate girls Intermediate boys Senior girls Senior boys Open girls Open boys Records recorded if able to swim full 50m
12.40pm 7. Norfolk Gift Handicap Event ALL STUDENTS OUT OF THE WATER 12.50pm 8. Iron person final EXCEPT THOSE MUST have qualified for this event pre-carnival. COMPETING
1.10pm 9. Freestyle Final (Beach-Raft-Beach) This event will start at the water’s edge. Sub junior girls Sub junior boys Junior girls Junior boys Intermediate girls Intermediate boys Senior girls Senior boys Open girls Open boys
2pm 10. House Relays ALL STUDENTS OUT Junior/Sub junior OF THE WATER Intermediate EXCEPT THOSE Senior COMPETING Open
2.30pm Results announcements and presentations.
3.15m Inaugural House Outrigger Paddling competition. This is a outrigger sprint event(same as NOC) and The winning house will receive a will start and finish from the boat ramp end of Emily new perpetual trophy to be Bay. These teams are to be steered by – presented at the prize giving Candice Snell – Phillip, Lance Quintal – Nepean, evening. Louise Donald – Norfolk. Age categories (based on age that they turn this year) Open – 16 years + Senior – 14 or 15 years Intermediate – 12 or 13 years Junior – 10 or 11 years Sub-Junior – 8 or 9 years
N.B. Students who enter the wrong age race do not receive house points. ALL events have house and age points attached (wading race no age championship points, with full house points) WE THE PEOPLE... Contributed by Robin Adams 5 February 2016
“We the People” is the opening phrase of the Preamble to the United States Constitution.... Rotary News “My administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government. We will work together to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in government.” President Barack Obama (https:// petitions.whitehouse.gov/)
Aden Ciantar The first full meeting of the Rotary Club of Norfolk Island will be held at the Paradise Hotel & resort, on Thursday, 11 February, at the usual time of 6.00 pm for 6.30. Our guest speaker on this occasion with be Aden Three great souls have walked this earth and Ciantar, who has spent what he says is “the best two influenced my life in a meaningful way. They are weeks of his life” at the National Youth Science Forum, Martin Luther King Jnr, Nelson Mandela and Mahatma held In Canberra last month. Ghandi. It is now 30 years since the National Science Summer School Inc. began operations with Rotary in Australia as the founding partner. Now trading as the MARTIN LUTHER KING JNR (1929-1968) National Youth Science Forum (NYSF), this national Martin Luther King Jnr was an American Baptist not-for-profit organisation enjoys high-level support minister, activist, humanitarian, leader in the African- with the Chief Scientist of Australia as its Science American Civil Rights Movement and winner of the Patron. Nobel Peace Prize. He had a dream and dedicated his The NYSF aims to nurture and encourage young life to achieving that dream - equality and justice for Australians to be the next generation of leading all Americans of all colours. He believed that peaceful scientists and engineers supporting a sustainable future refusal to obey unjust law was the best way to bring for our nation. about social change. Visiting Rotarians are most welcome to join us. To register, please contact Ian Kiernan on 22018 or at [email protected] David M Pegman President, Rotary Club of Norfolk Island Phones: 22855/52310 Avoca ”The ultimate measure of a man is not where t he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, Pain ing but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ��������������������� Martin Luther King Jnr achieved his dream and today, �������������� �������� ������� ����������������� Barack Obama is the first African American President �������� ������������� ��������� ������������� ����� of the United States of America. (His famous ‘I have a ����� dream speech’ is at http://www.americanrhetoric.com/ speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm) ����������������������������������������� (continued overleaf) We the People - continued Mandela, the Dalai Lama, and Aung San Suu Kyi. NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA Ghandi is particularly remembered for his “Marching for Salt” where in 1930, he led his followers on a 240- (1918-2013) mile trek to the sea to protest a British law banning the A towering figure in 20th century history, Nobel independent collection and sale of salt in its colony. Laureate Nelson Mandela showed how wisdom and patience can triumph over bigotry and brute force. During his imprisonment for 28 years he became a cultural symbol of freedom and equality amongst opponents of apartheid in South Africa and internationally. He emerged from prison in 1990 and became the first black president of South Africa (1994 - 1999); presiding over the transition from minority rule and apartheid; and winning praise for his leadership during this time, even from his former white opponents in South Africa
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
MAHATMA (MOHANDAS KARAMCHAND) GANDHI 1869-1948 “Mahatma Ghandi, a ninety-pound ‘coloured’, single-handedly overcame the British Empire, then the greatest force in the world, ruling two-thirds of the face of the globe. Ghandi not only brought the British Empire to its knees; he effectively rang down the curtain on the centuries-old drama of colonialism, and he did it by simply standing for a principle: the intrinsic dignity of man and his right to freedom, sovereignty and self- Formosa Lily competition determination...Ghandi forbade all use of violence in The Norfolk Island Flora and Fauna Society are his cause.....Colonialism is founded in the self-interest running a competition to help control the spread of the ruling country. Ghandi demonstrated, for the of a very invasive weed, the Formosa Lily (Lilium world to witness, the power of selflessness versus the formosanum). These weeds are very difficult to force of self-interest.” (Power VS Force: The Hidden eradicate, and create several bulbs under the ground Determinants of Human Behaviour by David R. which prevent other plants from growing in that area. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. pp.125/126) Each flower head can create as many as 1200 seeds, which are carried by the wind and can grow in sunny or shady conditions. During the month of February, they will pay 10c per plant stem containing a flower. The minimum number of flowers that must be collected is 50, and plants should be tied together in bundles of 50 and labelled clearly with the school student’s name. There are cash prizes in the competition, with a first prize of $100, second prize of $75 and third prize of $50. In order to qualify for the cash prizes, a minimum of 10 bundles or 500 plants must be collected. Look at next week’s paper for information on where to leave the flowers. “Be the change you want to see in the world”
Gandhi’s example has inspired many globally revered figures, such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson
fundamental human rights have conspired to raise the anxiety and anger levels on the Island to beyond boiling point. The best opportunity to ‘smooth’ things over with the Norfolk Island People appears to have been squandered by the Commonwealth Minister Paul Fletcher during his visit to the Island last week”. “If History Tells Us Anything, It Whilst NIPD recognises the important role it can Is That Persecution And Peace play in attempting to keep the peace on Norfolk Island it is being frustrated by the Commonwealth’s continued Are Incompatible” propensity to add fuel to the fire. On February 1, 2016, AAP, the Australian Chris Magri, NIPD President, during discussions independent news provider announced that the with the management team on the volatile situation on Australian government wants to ‘smooth over’ the Norfolk Island and the Commonwealth Government’s integration of Norfolk Island after ending the island’s most recent decision to embargo NIPD from the limited self governance in May 2015. Island’s Community radio station, said: In 2014 the Commonwealth Government initiated a “If history tells us anything, it is that persecution demonstrably inadequate consultation process which and peace are incompatible. If the Prime Minister is ultimately led to the abolition of Self-Government on serious about ‘smoothing over’ the Norfolk Island Norfolk Island in June 2015. Left without democratic People, NIPD can assist. In fact, the task is decidedly representation the Norfolk Island People formed an simple: Association, the Norfolk Island People for Democracy 1. Draw a line under the current irreconcilable process (NIPD), to fight for the rights of the Norfolk Island until such time as a mutually acceptable resolution People. NIPD membership initially included the Chief can be found; Ministers of the previous 15 years of Self-Government 2. Commit to giving the Norfolk Island People the on Norfolk Island and has now ballooned to include right to vote and participate in the making of all of the overwhelming majority of the Island’s resident laws that affect them; adult population. 3. Respect freedom of speech on Norfolk Island; and The NIPD management team noted “the flawed 4. Have Australia’s obligations to the Norfolk Island consultation process; Commonwealth Government People under the Charter of the United Nations sponsored press censorship; a refusal to enter into tested by the proper independent authorities.” meaningful dialogue on an alternative model that 4 February 2016 could potentially save many tens of millions of dollars; the loss of voting rights of the Norfolk Island People, and the underhanded attempts by the Commonwealth Government to deny to the Norfolk Island People their
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Curing our dried Pork & Beef Products now – Pancetta, Copicola, Lomo, Lonzini …. A real taste treat very soon Produced here on NORFOLK ISLAND from our pigs to you Trade Winds Country Kitchen Stockyard Road Norfolk Island 2899 Phone 22295 Mobile 50405 Email: [email protected] See you at the Saturday and Sunday Markets Delays to Southern Tiare V138 FOR SALE to Norfolk 2nd February 2016 YAMAHA 125 MOTORBIKE. Good condition. Registered until September. $1,500ono. Phone 51030 Dear Valued Customers, Southern Tiare has now completed her scheduled surveys and maintenance work in Auckland. The maintenance work required was more extensive than N.I. Pest Control originally planned & prior to departure from Auckland For all your pest control needs last weekend, some further work was deemed to be Domestic and Commercial Services required to ensure the safe transit to Norfolk Island. This work is well underway and the vessel is expected CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY to sail this Saturday 06th February for an arrival in PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 Norfolk Island on the Tuesday 09th February. Please find below schedule and accept our apologies for the Vessel Voy Napier Auckland Norfolk inconvenience caused to Sailed In-Port you by these extended delays. Thank you for 10/03 12-13/03 your understanding & 14/04 16-17/04 continued support. 19/05 21-22/05 Yours sincerely Pacific Direct Line ��������������������������� February 6 From Wikipedia, the free ��������� ��������� �������� ������� encyclopedia ������������������� ������ ������ ������ February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There ������������������� ������ ������ are 328 days remaining until the end of ������������������� ������ ������ the year (329 in leap years). 1819 – Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles ���������������������������������������������� founds Singapore. 1840 – Signing of the Treaty of �������������������� Waitangi, establishing New Zealand as a British colony. ��������� ������������������������ 1851 – The largest Australian bushfires in a populous region in ������������ ������� ����������������� ����������� recorded history take place in the state �������������������������� of Victoria. ������������������ ������ �������� ���������� ������ ������������������ ������ �������� ���������� ������ 1918 – British women over the age ���������������������������������������������������������� of 30 get the right to vote. 1952 – Elizabeth II becomes queen ������������������������ ��������������� ������ �������� ���������� ������ regnant of the United Kingdom and the ������������������ ������ �������� ���������� ������ other Commonwealth realms upon the ���������������������������������������������������������� death of her father, George VI. At the ��������������������������� exact moment of succession, she was ��������������� ������ �������� ���������� ������ in a tree house at the Treetops Hotel ������������������ ������ �������� ���������� ������ in Kenya. ������������������������������������������������������������� 1959 – Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an ������������ integrated circuit. �������������� ���������������������� 1988 – Michael Jordan makes his ����������������� ����������������������� signature slam dunk from the free throw line inspiring Air Jordan and the �������������������� Jumpman logo. 2013 – A 8.0 magnitude earthquake hits the Solomon Islands killing 10 people and injuring 17 others.
������������������������� ��������������������������������������� Memorial Service Government to clear decks For The Late before budget Commander Ashley Greedy AM Aapf The Norfolk Island Rsl-sub -branch wish to invite Ebruary 1, 2016 10:17am the public to attend a brief Memorial Service for the http://www.theaustralian.com.au late Commander Ashley Greedy A.m, to be held at the Tidying up from the 2014-15 budget, implementing RSL-Memorial Club Rooms , Taylor’s Road at 4pm aged care reform and integrating Norfolk Island are Sunday, 7th February. top of the Turnbull government’s legislative agenda in Sub-branch members should wear medals. As the lead-up to the May budget. should members of the public who have been The government’s program for the autumn session awarded medals. of parliament shows it is intent on clearing the decks and getting on with business. Routine updates to legislation and minor reforms are on the table, with several items from the 2015 Engagement budget set to be debated. Robert & Robin Johnston of Rylstone, NSW have Controversial metadata retention laws will be much pleasure in announcing the engagement of their amended after a parliamentary committee made a daughter, Debbie-Anne Johnston to Michael Vaughan, series of recommendations to improve several areas. eldest son of Frances Vaughan of Albury, NSW. It has At-home aged care reform and the integration of been a long time coming! Norfolk Island have been marked as two of the top three legislative priorities. The aged care reforms seek to open up the market for providers who offer services to keep older Australians NIMAA Meeting in their own homes. All members, friends and those interested in The government also wants to smooth over the Norfolk Island Maritime Archaeology Association are integration of Norfolk Island after ending the island’s warmly invited to attend our next general meeting to limited self governance in May 2015. be held on Tuesday 9th February 5.30 – 6.30pm at No. Other issues that are up for debate are opening 9 Quality Row. telecommunications up to more competition, reforming We have three NIMAA friends joining us while on- seafarers compensation and creating a national cancer island who have offered to each give a short 10 minute screening register. presentation. Brad Duncan has previously trained many NIMAA members in surveying techniques and maritime archaeology and he’s going to talk on river wrecks. Martin Gibbs met many members a few years ago when he came with Brad to undertake an archaeological survey project, and he will present a summary of a new publication jointly authored with Brad titled “Please God Send Me a Wreck – When the Land Meets the Sea”. Ewen McPhee from the Museum of Queensland will be talking on contemporary collecting for museums from more modern maritime industries/transport. NIMAA is the only local organisation with a Yoga with Sarah Mission to help identify, protect and research Norfolk’s maritime history and archaeology. The Association is 2016 Summer Timetable involved with activities both in and out of the water. In the water our scuba diving members help look for, Mondays 5.30pm Open Aura Studio survey and protect heritage items. On land, oral history Wednesdays 3.30pm Pre-natal Home Studio making has been the key focus, aiming to capture 5.30pm Open Aura Studio the stories, memories and history of our maritime Fridays 6.00am Open Home Studio environment. We always welcome new members. Sundays 8.30 Gentle Aura Studio 9.45 Open Aura studio
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Also available : 1 on 1’s, private and small groups Phone Sarah on 53953 for more information The Fear of Change matters of such consequence. Surely our endeavours Fear of change is nothing new and has manifested ought to be directed, to the best of our ability, to obtaining itself many times in the pages of the old newspapers such changes in, or such readjustment of our affairs, which we have in our collection - snippets from which as may prove most conclusive to the welfare of the we have published from time to time. community at large now, and to the future generations The earliest newspaper reference to this fear is in time to come. Everyone knows the difficulties that contained in the “Norfolk Island Pioneer” Volume 1, surround the administration of justice under the present No. 11 of Monday, October 4th, 1886 which reads: legal system, difficulties that render many of the laws “”Where is the country that has not, during some worse than obsolete, and it is such facts as these that period of its history, passed through a crisis that led to the inquiries which seem likely to result in a influenced its future to a far greater extent than was remodelling of the Island Constitution. deemed possible during that critical period? What remains for us to do, is to decide definitely Isolated and insignificant as our small community is and at once upon the line of action we think it most when compared to the world beyond us, even we do not desirable to adopt, and by unanimously determining escape periods of anxiety, and we too are even now what our wishes are, to place ourselves in a position to passing through a stage in our existence that may in years be able clearly and frankly to state them to the proper to come be regarded as a distinct phase in the history authority in such a way as to show that we have grasped of Norfolk Island, a time indeed likely to influence for the state of affairs and have taken an intelligent view of good or bad the future condition of the place. our responsibilities”. Recent events prove to us conclusively that there Further on in that same paper under “Topics of the are questions to be brought forward which must be Day”, we read: “As the question of annexation to New considered now; which cannot be postponed, and which South Wales will come on for final discussion at the demand attention from every thoughtful person. quarterly assemblage of the community now due, it will But before reviewing them it may be well to draw the not be out of place perhaps to say a few words on the attention of the community to the fact, that they are such subject. as ought not, indeed cannot, be summarily disposed of Mr. Wilkinson, the Commissioner, at the meeting of at a Public Meeting of a few hours duration’ and, more July 16th held purposely to receive him, and read his especially, because the confusion of many speakers commission, had a good deal to say in its favour, but and the often irrelevant mode of discussion at such a then that was to be expected, as he came commissioned meeting, tend so to distract those whose opinions are by the Governor to orally discuss the matter with us. worth having, that no definite conclusion is arrived at. No colony, looking at it from a business point The question that is of most importance, and one that of view, can be expected to rashly spend money on will be brought before the assembly at its next session, another distant and insignificant one, without some is that of annexation. corresponding advantage accruing, and annexation to Although it has not been notified to the island the colony in question means, pure and simply, that authorities in so many words, it is highly probable that we shall be absorbed and governed by the laws of that the future supervision of Norfolk Island will shortly be colony, (we) will, in fact, lose our nationality, and the handed over to one of the adjacent colonies. It may be that world will know us no more as a separate and distinct the opinion of the inhabitants will be consulted before community. Having additional taxes, possibly a land tax any decisive step is taken, but it is equally possible, that too, and very probably a resident Magistrate with a big the Imperial Government has already decided upon the salary and nothing to do, saddled upon us, which, our line of action it intends to adopt. already overburdened state, will be like the last straw on If this be so, then the question of annexation seems to the proverbial camel’s back. And then, let us see, what afford two main points for reflection. are the advantages to be gained: a steam communication First of all, to what colony would the island be is talked of, that is, the Fiji steamer will be chartered most advantageously annexed? and secondly, to what to call quarterly, and for what? This route will do very extent would our present constitution be likely to be well to carry a few letters, but what else will she have modified? to carry? What is there to export to the Sydney market In the first case it is plain that we should be attached that we have, that can compete with other places that either to New South Wales or to New Zealand, but to can grow better and cheaper? Absolutely nothing. which would probably depend upon our own decision. Subtropical fruits, etc. grow and thrive here and our In what way will our attachment to one of the above bananas and oranges are good, but Fiji and Paramatta mentioned colonies influence our constitution, and how are better, and arrow root and other products of a like far are we likely to be affected by it? nature can be got far cheaper from Queensland, let us There is no doubt great room for improvement in the say, than we can produce them, or even place them on administration of our internal affairs. Can it be obtained board ship here. under the present system of self government, that is Then again, there is the moral outlook that deserves the question? If it can, then it is for us to resist such attention. Are we, under any pretext whatever, at liberty a change which appears needless, but if it cannot, and to alienate our birthright, those self governing powers there are doubtless some who think it cannot, it behoves and privileges that have been handed into our keeping, us to consider the matter with care and attention, and and which we only hold in trust for those that come after not to act upon momentary impulses provoked possibly us. Are we calmly and deliberately to relinquish and for the first time during the meeting at which the matter deliver over this sacred trust? We say no, emphatically is being considered, and even then but the outcome of no, and we would be unworthy the name of men [and in antagonistic ideas there developed by individual feeling this year of 2016 women] were we to do so.” and party hostilities, which ought to be laid aside in Tourism Australia campaign “Aquatic and Coastal” Tourism Australia recently launched its latest campaign, which is focused on highlighting the Watawieh and a big welcome to all our visitors, country’s world-class aquatic and coastal experiences, in a bid to lure more international visitors to Australia. Confirmed Media famils There will be a number of opportunities for industry to - Men’s Health magazine – Chief Sub- Editor Jason be involved in and to support the campaign. Industry Scullin: Monthly magazine with circulation of can submit their best aquatic and coastal video, film, over 50,000. Focus on soft adventure and marine stills and social content via existing Tourism Australia activities. channels, including Facebook, twitter and Instagram. - Herald Sun newspaper – Escape Travel section. The best user-generated content will be curated and General Destination piece. featured across Tourism Australia’s platforms and - Brooke Saward – Editor of World of Wanderlust in content initiatives. NI Tourism has decided to – Digital Travel Media. participate via Social media, by posting on the FB page facebook.com.seeaustralia. A photo of Emily Bay received over 500 likes and was shared 69 times, to a new lot of FB followers which is great, and all for free. Unique Tourism marketing is compiling PR content relating to the aquatic and coastal aspects of Norfolk. Enquiries are being made into how local tourism operators can become part of the Australia Tourism Data Warehouse ATDW (this has been ongoing over the years, but with Governmental reforms taking place it seems more likely Norfolk will be eligible to join) ATDW is a central content and distribution platform for the Australian tourism industry. The database is - Australia Geographic magazine – circulation of over made up of over 35,000 tourism product listings which 60,000, coverage expected 6-8 pages, a photographer are available for publication across ATDW’s multi- to visit with guest writer Jessica Watson (this is channel distribution network. ATDW benefits Tourism exciting news, Jessica of course famously sailed a Operators by providing a cost effective solution southern hemisphere solo circumnavigation at the to increasing their digital distribution and online age of 16) exposure, and provides Travel Distributors with rich, More exciting news! flexible content in a central database to easily populate NI Tourism is assisting their websites. Updates will be advised when known. with enquiries for a TV crew visit and English Book Easy on www.norfolkisland.com.au Actor Martin Clunes Bookeasy is the leading destination management (famously known for system for the Australian Tourism Industry. The his role in the TV series system is currently being used by over 170 clients Doc Martin) The series encompassing Visitor Information Centres, National is called “The Island Parks, Specialised Tourism Providers and over 45,000 series” and they plan operators across Australia. Over 60% of consumers to be on the island for book online, and Norfolk Island Tourism implemented Foundation Day next B.E about 9 years ago to help solve the problem of month. (continued overleaf) WikipediA The game about everything!
It’s imaginative, collaborative and it’s fun! 900 questions to amuse $29.95 ������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� Tourism News - continued “the island is fully booked” and as the reservation system for the VIC. B.E provides 2 free web pages for local operators: tours, activities, attractions, shops, eating out places etc. A friendly reminder to all local operators, to check Expression of Interest your B.E listing is correct (description, availability, prices, images) Ph. 22147 or email kwilson@nigtb. Agent Services – Norfolk Island gov.nf for any enquiries. The Department of Human Services (the department) is seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations interested in Flight Centre Expo – Auckland 2016. providing Agent Services in Norfolk Island. NI Tourism will attend the Auckland Flight Centre Agents are contracted to deliver services and programs on expo 20-21 February 2016. This expo is the largest behalf of the department. consumer expo in New Zealand with over 30,000 Agents play a vital role in the delivery of departmental services to communities and customers in rural and remote Australia. people expected to attend over the 2 days. Two local Agents provide a face to face information service and free accommodation properties have paid to participate self-help facilities including an internet enabled computer, which enables Norfolk Island to have a bigger booth telephone and facsimile/photocopier/printer for departmental related business. presence at the show. Great holiday deals will be A remuneration package will be negotiated between the available for people to book over the weekend. department and the successful applicant dependent upon the NI Tourism held its first fun Instameet last year just agreed hours per week services are provided. before Summer and we are planning another one for Training and equipment is provided. Autumn! To all yourley amazing instagrammers keep To view the selection criteria, general information on an eye and ear out for details coming soon. Remember Agent Services and the terms and conditions relating to this #norfolkisland so we can share. opportunity, visit humanservices.gov.au and search for Agent EOI. For further information please contact Dale Frew, Product News Programme Support Manager, Regional and Rural Services Let us know of any exciting product news you on +61 2 6826 9022 or Mobile +61 429 466 847. have that we can promote for you for free! E.g. The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 5pm, Accommodation upgrades or changes, new tours, new 26 February 2016. Expressions of Interest must be forwarded to: - Dale Frew, brochures, posts on Facebook, new websites, specials, Programme Support Manager, Regional and Rural Services, new staff or change of ownership, events, menus, etc. [email protected] NI Tourism distributes via press releases for selected GT19533 media groups (the distribution group is selected humanservices.gov.au depending on the release topic) This information is provided to our Marketing reps in Australia and New Zealand to share to the trade and consumers. Also included in online newsletters to the past visitors database (currently over 17,000 recipients) and via social media. Email all the details + 1 or 2 hero images (hires preferred) to E [email protected] Tania @ Norfolk Island Tourism, #norfolkisland www.norfolkisland.com.au
CALLING AN AMBULANCE
When confronted by a sudden accident or illness and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 000 • 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 000 they would like to ask.
Thank you from the Family of John (Beef) Buffett Sudoku Number 253 - Medium The family just do not know where to begin their thanks for all your support, help, never ending supply 7 1 6 9 of food, messages of sympathy and love on the passing of Beef. 6 4 2 1 A great Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Father and Grandad. To our relatives and friends, one and all, in Australia, 5 New Zealand, England and here on Norfolk Island please accept our deep and humble thanks. 6 2 8 We hope that during his life he has in some small way, helped by word, deed, laughter and generosity 5 7 4 9 has enhanced your life. The family would like to express our sincere thanks 3 9 8 to the Doctors and hospital staff for their wonderful care, Wreath makers, Reverend Bruce Ballantyne 2 Jones , Sexton, Grave diggers, Pall Bearers, Hearse driver, Mound decorators and any others we may have 1 9 7 5 overlooked He will be sadly missed. Kissard , Sue, Alana, Bart, Dwain, Ainslie, Eddie, 8 9 5 1 Vanita, Brendon, Levina, Tom, Myles, Mimosa, Brendon , Jacques , Atta, Bona, Mikolaj & Maria 7 1 2 6 4 5 3 9 8 SUDOKU RULES 4 5 8 1 3 9 2 6 7 Fill in the grid so that every column, 3 6 9 8 7 2 1 5 4 every row and every The Whalers Reunion 2 4 6 5 9 8 7 1 3 3x3 box contains Thank you for all those who did make it to the 5 3 1 7 2 4 9 8 6 Whaler’s Reunion on 28th January 2016. the digits 1 through Thank you to Marie Christian-Bailey for the venue, 8 9 7 3 6 1 4 2 5 9. There is no math Christian Cave. I would like to thank Charles Christian- 6 2 5 4 1 7 8 3 9 involved. You solve Bailey for his help. 1 7 3 9 8 6 5 4 2 each puzzle with To Pinetrees Tours for lending the table for the 9 8 4 2 5 3 6 7 1 reasoning and logic. occasion. Each puzzle only To Pat Anderson, Helen Jackson and Photopress for Last week’s solution has one solution. the tee-shirts and caps they printed for the event. So much interest has been shown and locals have asked to have another in the future. Thank you. Bob Tofts.
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Part 1 of 2. Brief summary of Presenters attending the Small Islands Forum Feb 16 – 19 2016 Further to last weeks overview and schedule for the forum, find below information on some of the presenters.
Alistair Henchman ASIF Steering Committee / SAJE Consulting
Alistair Henchman has 25 years’ experience in senior roles in the public sector including 10 yrs in the Senior Executive Service of the NSW Government. AIistair is a Certified Practising Planner with a Masters of PIanning and Bachelor of Architecture. Alistair combines his strategic thinking and problem solving capability with extensive governance, Ieadership, planning and program management experience and technical knowledge across the design and construction sector, conservation and Iand management, and tourism development.
Dean McLachlan - Surge 2.0
Dean McLachlan is an award-winning public relations practitioner, journalist, sports commentator and MC with extensive experience across every media channel - radio, print, television and online. Now home in Auckland after six years in Sydney, McLachlan’s company Surge 2.0 delivers strategic counsel and tailored marketing and PR campaigns for clients in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
PR, Marketing & Profile Development to promote Islands and their Spectrum of Opportunities
The internet may have turned the world into a digital village, but communities are less connected than ever and gaining cut-through isn’t easy. What resonates with the public? How should we communicate? What networks can boost our profile? McLachlan will discuss communication trends, examine consumer engagement of the future and recommend how to find a stronger voice amid increasing noise.
Jo-Anne Smith RRP FAIM CEO One Step Further (RTO & Institute of Excellence)
Founder, President and CEO of One Step Further, Institute of Excellence; founded in 1994. Then became a registered Training Organisation (RTO) in 2004. A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers “professional development programs and accredited training qualifications across the globe”. As the CEO of One Step Further the ongoing strategic development of product and its people is key of the businesses growth and ongoing success. Jo’s expansive career includes resort management for 15 years, business and marketing consultancy and product development, consultation to SME’s across industry, acquisitions and management of multiple mixed use resort and golf course developments, start-up of ICE Gallery, Australasia; Gold Coast and Kuala Lumper Malaysia; after decades of industry based roles Jo’s one true passion has been the development and recognition of others. Therefore leading to a career change and a whole new chapter began.
Simon Millcock Economic Development & Strategic Projects Townsville Simon is currently the Manager for Economic Development and Strategic Projects with Townsville City Council who have Magnetic Island as one of its suburbs situated within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Simon is also a member of the North Queensland Regional Economic Development Committee which includes Magnetic Island, Palm Island group and Hinchinbrook Island. In 2015 Simon undertook a series of community consultations for the Norfolk Island Government and was the former Economic Development Officer for Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories from December 2008 till January 2013. Simon has presented at local, regional, national and international conferences and has been EDA’s representative to International Economic Development Conferences in the USA since 2009. In recent years Simon has also undertaken a number of trade delegations to Asia. Simon during his spare time also coordinates International Economic Development Study tours and has led 3 tours to the USA and he was on the organising committee for the International Conferences between EDA and Economic Development Agencies New Zealand in 2012 and 2014. Simon is a 2005 Fellow of the SA Governors Leadership Foundation. Chairman Qld State Practitioner Network EDA
Bob Neville Community Regeneration Economic Development More than 18 years in Community and Economic Development, prior to that, 20 years small/micro business marketing consulting/creative advertising. Accredited Cert IV Trainer/Assessor, specialising in Small Communities and Micro-Economy. Advice and programs for Communities facing challenges and in need of a positive new direction for a sustainable future.
Tanya Batt International Orator & Storyteller
Tanya Batt is a self confessed story-o-phile and frock-o-holic. Hailing from Waiheke Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand she is a South Pacific pirate princess, a black butterfly, a word warbler and story stitcher who channelled her childhood propensity for talking and her love of dressing up into a real ‘imaginary job’. Stories have put food on her table and a roof over her head near a quarter of a century enabling her to share her work in over 20 countries. She is the creative director of the ‘Once Upon An Island Charitable Trust’ that uses storytelling extensively on Waiheke Island for community building & environmental and cultural education.
Dave Kelly Manager Environment & Community Development (LHI) David Kelly is a Senior Manager with the Lord Howe Island Board, employed with the Board for approx. 6 years. David has responsibility for strategic and statutory planning, land administration, community development and oversight of environmental programs including major ecological projects such as biosecurity, weed and pest management. David previously worked with local government and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and has approx. 25 years experience in managing protected areas including national parks, marine reserves, Aboriginal Areas and world heritage listed properties. Over the last 6 years, his interests have shifted towards working closely with the local community to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Derek Ball - CEO WildMob. Director Major Projects Derek has worked in the fields of protected area, wildlife, and natural resource management for 25 years. His management and research interests are diverse but include fire management, mangrove and other coastal ecosystem ecology, island management and coral reef ecology. He has worked in the public, private and NGO sectors and spends part of each year travelling through globally critical biodiversity hotspots and studying their management systems. Derek has a strong interest in developing and applying alternative models for conservation management interventions and in particular emergent opportunities in conservation entrepreneurship. A partnership between the Small Islands Forum and the Arks Symposium is currently being discussed.
Next week’s paper will include Part 2 of the presenter and forum content information.
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A business, a lifestyle, or both? By Stirling Tavener, Anson Advisory January 2016 A lifestyle business is a business set up and run by its founders primarily with the aim of sustaining a particular level of income and no more; or to provide a foundation from which to enjoy a particular lifestyle. Adding the ‘book smarts’ of big business to the They are geared toward supporting the owner’s income ‘street smarts’ of island business and personal requirements rather than maximizing = Your ANSON Advantage revenue. The goal of a lifestyle business is to create a Following Anson Advisory’s Norfolk consultations, the sustainable and pleasant work/life balance. The Commonwealth Bank’s fi nancial presentations on 4th business should be lucrative enough to allow the January 2016 & other presentations/services, there lifestyle the owner desires without having to sacrifice is still a need for further fi nancial services on Norfolk a personal life. The type of business may also be Island. selected on the basis of personal interest, so that time If you’re interested in fi nancial advice regarding spent working is enjoyable. operating structures and maximising business/ Objectively think about your situation and goals. investment returns, please register your interest with Do you fit into the lifestyle business category? Or Stirling Tavener. are you there by default because you’re not maximising revenue? Further trips to Norfolk are demand dependent – if I Many people would love to have a lifestyle business don’t know what you want, I can’t provide it! but feel stuck in their daily 9-5 job. For those who Meetings can be arranged by Skype. practically have a lifestyle business but would prefer to Free initial meetings to determine if value for money have a business that made them money, so they could can be provided! do something else with their life in a different ‘style’, then it may not be too difficult to achieve. Anson Advisory To create a profitable business, there are a few things to consider. Taking a holistic approach to unique 1. Objectively analyse the core operations. Break situations and adapting to change the business down into simple processes. Could Leverage our expertise to capitalise on each process be improved? Are all processes your reality necessary? 2. Calculate where you actually make a profit. Coaching clients for long-term profi table Match expenses with revenue to determine which outcomes revenue streams or products are profitable. Look at defining your profit & loss ledgers a little more, Want to know exactly how your investment/ so you can identify which products are making business can thrive under Australian a loss (if any). Can they be made profitable or legislation, or how you can turn your piece do they add some competitive advantage to of paradise into an asset for generations? the business which compensates for that loss elsewhere, or should you just cull that product There’s a lot more to fi nancial & business line? management than just tax. 3. Can you increase your prices or decrease costs? The Australian average inflation rate from 1995 to 2015 was around 3%. The September quarter 2015 was 1.5%, meaning average household prices increased by 1.5%. People expect prices to rise, therefore if you haven’t increased prices in a number of years, it may be time to think about it. Have your suppliers increased their prices? Are you paying the best price you can? It may be worthwhile requoting new or existing suppliers, as a small change in your cost will likely have a large improvement on your profit over a number of years. Stirling Tavener, 4. Are you getting value from your staff? Do they Senior Consultant/Director/External CFO actually perform for the full time you pay them? Masters Business Administration The most common issue I find with businesses (Finance & Accounting) B.AgSc + B.Sc is that staff are underperforming because they don’t know exactly what is expected of them. [email protected] / ph: 07 4093 0098 Staff often don’t think about the big picture (staff www.ansonadvisory.com.au (continued overleaf) A business, a lifestyle, or both? - continued must be making the boss money or or what’s the point of employing them?). A way to improve this is to implement; 1. Position descriptions (outline what is expected for the position) WEARABLE ART NEWS 2. Policies & Procedures (how to do the job Wearable Art 2016 is done; here are the categories successfully and efficiently) for 2017. 3. Employment contracts (outlining expectations, Oh my goodness, we are talking about 2017 already remuneration & how underperformance will be but we want you to start thinking about the great handled) creations you could make in the 2017 categories. 5. Rethink the way you present the business. Talk Here they are... to your customers about how they benefit from STUDENT SECTION, open to any student, up to dealing with you. What makes you different year 12, this year it is “COLOUR’ from the rest? Focus on the benefits of dealing Designers create a work of art, any type, any style, with you, as this will help you improve your using only one colour. You can use shades of one sales. colour. 6. Measure and maintain records. If you can’t RECYCLED MATERIAL, entrants must create an measure it, you can’t improve it! If you can outfit that is made from at least 85% USED materials improve your profitability by 0.5% each year, – typically items we might generally find in everyday within 5 years you’ve made an extra 2.5% for life that are sent to the Waste Management Centre only very little extra work. to be re-purposed as amazing outfits. By treating your business like a business, where NATURAL FIBRE, must be made from ONLY every decision is based on its financial or operational natural materials, plants etc. merit, profitability will improve. Some people may ILLUMINATIONS, a great new category that then complain they’ll have to pay income tax. Tax is will use “black light” to bring your designs to life. NOT a bad thing - it means you’re making a profit. Theme for this section is ”BUGS AND BLOOMS”, There are many legal ways to minimise tax. Ultimately, be inspired by the insect world or the world of flowers. making a profit and paying some tax is better than not Or if you chose a combination of both. making a profit at all. EXTRAVAGANT OPEN, theme this time is “ICE Speak to specialists (accountants, business AND FIRE” consultants, etc.) who know how to make a business Any material, let your imagination wander from the perform and how to implement tax minimisation icy depths to the heart of the flame. Use one or both if strategies. The small investment you make in this you chose. advice will have a huge benefit to your bottom line. We will be organizing workshop/wearable meetings, Use specialist advisors to leverage your skills to build where we can get together and explore materials, ideas your wealth – even if you have a lifestyle business. and just inspire each other. Richard Branson didn’t get to where he is today by Stay tuned to CAS news for the date of the first doing everything himself. He surrounded himself meeting. with very competent people to leverage their skills to As the Community Art’s Wearable Art is a Norfolk build his empire. Successful businesses use the same Island community project, entries will only be accepted concept. if they are wholly made on Norfolk Island. Lifestyle business or not, I don’t know anyone who couldn’t do with a little more cash in their pocket. Therefore by applying some simple business MEETINGS AND AGMS management strategies and using some external advice, you may be able to turn ‘a lifestyle’ into ‘a The AGM for Breast Screen Services Norfolk Island stylish life’! Inc. Will be held on Monday 15th February 2016 at 6pm at The Paradise Hotel. Further information ph Tracey Yager 22055.
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Rotary, Quota, Probus CRAFT GROUP For contact phone 22147 SDA Church : Ph 22201 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CARE NORFOLK INC. Every Wednesday, 5pm. Ring Ron on 23150 Providing in-home domestic care, social support and minor home safety modifications. All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696. If hot water is not available and there is significant pain, apply ice. General information Jellyfish stings rarely cause significant harm but can cause severe pain. Pain is not an indication to go to a doctor, unless it is very severe and persisting for a number of hours. St. John Ambulance, Australia If the reaction is severe (difficulty breathing, fainting Norfolk Island Division or severe swelling) call 000 for an ambulance. Marine bites and stings The Portuguese man o’ war (Blue Bottle) is often Division Notes confused with jellyfish by its victims, which may lead FIRST AID CLASS to improper treatment of stings, as the venom differs Next class is Friday 26th February, 9am in the St. from that of true jellyfish. John Hall in the Hospital grounds. Jellyfish stings are a common marine injury in NIGHT CLASS NIGHT CLASS 14th and 15th Australia and New Zealand. March 6pm til 9pm. Vinegar is often promoted as first aid for jellyfish Contact Delwyn 53533 or Louise 51181 stings. However, vinegar is only effective for some All interested persons please contact Delwyn 53533 forms of tropical jellyfish (most commonly box or Louise 51181. jellyfish), and it may actually increase the release of SKILL DRILL toxin from bluebottle jellyfish, which are the most Tuesday 9th February, 6.30pm in the St. John Hall. common jellyfish here on Norfolk Island. This week’s subject is CPR. DO NOT use Vinegar for a Blue Bottle sting SMILE Signs and Symptoms Instead of “the John,” I call my toilet “the Jim.” • A burning pain at the site of the sting That way it sounds better when I say I go to the Jim • A whip-like, swollen, red lesion, which should heal first thing every morning. within 1 to 2 days • Sometimes raised, red lesions may form blisters and leave scarring and increased skin pigmentation • If there is a significant sting to the face or neck, or if there are signs of severe illness (eg. breathing difficulties), an ambulance should be called by dialling 000. N.I. Pest Control Flush area For all your pest control needs DO NOT rub the sting area. Flush the area with water and gently remove any Domestic and Commercial Services tentacles without touching them with your fingers. CONTACT DUNCAN GRAY If hot water is available, pour hot water over the PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541 area (or put the stung area in hot water) for 20 minutes. The water should be as hot as the person can stand, without burning (about 45oC). A hot shower is a good option.
CALLING AN AMBULANCE
When confronted by a sudden accident or illness and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 000 • 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 000 they would like to ask.
Claims of censorship on Norfolk to Norfolk of the new Australian local government and territories minister Paul Fletcher, who has replaced the after loss of autonomy disgraced Jamie Briggs. But Mr Snell says Mr Fletcher Updated at 4:25 pm on 2 February 2016 was only on the island for a day and people had little www.radionz.co.nz opportunity to put their concerns. He says the minister The Australian government has put clamps on the made clear Canberra had no intention of changing Norfolk Island community radio station, directing anything. it to avoid broadcasting political interviews. LISLE SNELL: Regardless to what had been said Transcript to him in the one hour and 45 minutes that he allowed The Australian government has put clamps on the us to question him and to give accounts and our views Norfolk Island community radio station, directing it to on what is transpiring here on the island, his final avoid broadcasting political interviews. words were ‘no matter what we said the course of the Canberra is involved in a rancorous battle with Australian government in the reform process will go many of the 1,800 islanders after it removed their ahead’. limited autonomy last year. While Peter Gesling says the Australian government Don Wiseman has more: is consulting widely, Tim Sheridan says there is little The Commonwealth parliament voted last year to information on what changes will be made on July 1st reduce the island’s government to that of a regional and this is adding to the frustration and tension. council under the auspices of New South Wales. Some have embraced the year long transition but the opposition, led by many of the island’s deposed politicians, has a lot of support. It wants to take the matter to the UN and have the island inscribed on the list of non-self governing territories, which already includes New Caledonia, Pitcairn, French Polynesia, Tokelau and others. The Norfolk Island People for Democracy is campaigning for Australia to change its mind and is upset at the broadcasting limits. But the executive director for the administration, Peter Gesling, says �������������������������������� the ban is not a curb on free speech. He says Radio Norfolk is a government radio station and he is merely ��������������������������������������������������� applying the Norfolk Island Broadcasting Act. ������������������������������ PETER GESLING: And the requirement is that ������������������������������� there be a balance in approach and specific political ������������������������������ views are not to aired on the radio and all I did was advise the manager of the radio station and the staff of the radio station of their responsibility under the Act ������������������������������������������� and the broadcasting guidelines. �������������������������������������� But Norfolk Island People for Democracy say it’s ������������������������������������������� censored for telling the truth about Australia’s reforms. ��������������������������������������������� One member and the island’s last chief minister, Lisle Snell, says part of their aim has been to question the ������������������������ validity of the Australian reform process. �������������������������������� LISLE SNELL: We feel that the process hasn’t been ���������������������������������������������������� done in a consultative manner. A lot of the consultaton ����������������������� reports are false. The people of Norfolk Island and indeed the people of Australia have been given ��������������������������������������� falsehoods, they have been told incorrrect information �������������������������� and they have been misled. And we have brought ���������������������������� those to the attention of the media, and we have been censored for it. Tim Sheridan, who was broadcasting minister in the island’s last government before its autonomy was removed by Canberra, says this action is childish and adding to the tension on Norfolk. TIM SHERIDAN: The decision they have taken to stifle this group’s freedom of speech on the local radio, which is a community radio so the whole community should be able to put on air what they wish, it’s creating Ph: 24270 tension on the island and its dividing the community, Located within the Cyclorama and and it’s an unfortunate situation that we find ourselves Queen Victoria Gardens complex. in. Ample parking and Bookings recommended. The media clamp came just ahead of the first visit Australian ban on Norfolk radio Australian cancer prevalence labelled childish exceeds 1 million: new estimates Updated at 2:58 pm on 2 February 2016 Increased need for Northern NSW patient and http://www.radionz.co.nz survivor support this World Cancer Day A former broadcasting minister in Norfolk says With new estimates from Cancer Council showing the Australian government is childish to exclude a the number of Australians living with cancer or having political group from using the local radio station. survived a diagnosis has exceeded 1 million for the The administration tightened the application of the first time, Cancer Council NSW Northern NSW is Broadcasting Act, effectively stopping the Norfolk calling for more Australians to help take action this Island People for Democracy expressing criticism of World Cancer Day. Canberra’s controversial reforms. This year’s World Cancer Day theme is “We Can. I It has banned live interviews and says as a Can.” and highlights how communities and individuals government station Radio Norfolk cannot broadcast can help to reduce the worldwide cancer burden. political viewpoints. Sarah Royall at Cancer Council NSW Northern Norfolk’s executive director Peter Gesling denied Region said that the new estimate of 1.1 million, this was a curb on free speech. released by Cancer Council on World Cancer Day “The requirement is that there be a balance in (4 Feb), reflected the fact that more people than ever approach and specific political views are not to be were surviving cancer. aired on the radio and all I did was advise the manager “The main reason behind the increased cancer of the radio station and the staff of the radio station of prevalence is Australians are living longer and cancer their responsibility under the Act and the broadcasting survival has improved,” said Ms Royall. guidelines.” “Over 45,000 people in NSW are predicted to be The Norfolk Island People for Democracy diagnosed with cancer this year. The latest data shows movement said it was being censored for telling the that around 2 in 3 people diagnosed with cancer in truth about Australia’s reforms on the island. NSW are alive five years later, with many going into A member, Lisle Snell, who is a former chief permanent remission.” minister, said part of the group’s aim had been to Ms Royall said that with an increasing number of question the validity of the Australian reform process. Australians now impacted by cancer, the need for “We feel that the process hasn’t been done in a support was greater than ever, and that Cancer Council consultative manner. A lot of the consultaton reports can help. are false. The people of Norfolk Island and indeed “We want to remind anyone impacted by cancer, the people of Australia have been given falsehoods, including carers, about Cancer Council’s free they have been told incorrect information and they Information and Support service, 13 11 20, where you have been misled. And we have brought those to the can talk to our specially trained staff and find out about attention of the media, and we have been censored for our support programs, resources and information. Last it.” year in NSW, 13 11 20 answered more than 12,000 Tim Sheridan, who was broadcasting minister in calls from cancer patients and their carers across the the island’s last government before its autonomy was state. removed by Canberra, said this restriction was childish “Cancer survivors can also volunteer for Cancer and adding to the tension on Norfolk. Connect, our peer support program, so they can share “The decision they have taken to stifle this group’s their experience and provide emotional support and freedom of speech on the local radio, which is a assistance to their peers. community radio so the whole community should be “Last year Cancer Council NSW connected 374 able to put on air what they wish, it’s creating tension people impacted by cancer with 116 cancer survivors on the island and its dividing the community, and it’s across 24 cancer types– but with survivorship an unfortunate situation that we find ourselves in.” increasing more volunteers are still needed.” Opinion in Norfolk is split over controversial However, Ms Royall said that despite the good reforms initiated by the Australian parliament last year, news of continued cancer survivorship in Australia, stripping the island of its autonomy and preparing it to this World Cancer Day it was also important to remind become a regional council under the auspices of New individuals of all ages of how they could help reduce South Wales. their risk and detect cancer early. The Norfolk Island People for Democracy is “A third of cancers are caused by lifestyle factors. campaigning for Australia to change its mind and Everyone can help reduce their cancer risk by living hoping to list with the United Nations as a non self a healthy lifestyle – quit smoking, maintain a healthy governing territory, saying it is upset at the broadcasting diet, exercise, reduce your alcohol intake and be limits. SunSmart – particularly at this time of year. “It’s also important that Australians be aware of cancer signs and symptoms and if in the right age ranges, participate in screening programs for bowel, cervical and breast cancer.”
Check in and boarding times Passengers are reminded that check in at the Norfolk Island Airport commences 2 ½ hours prior to departure and needs to be completed at least 1 ½ hours prior to departure. If you have a need to leave the airport, you are reminded that you MUST be back at the airport by the boarding time on the boarding pass.
Unaccompanied Minors As from 03 February a fee will apply for unaccompanied minors travelling on all of Air New Zealand’s domestic and international flights. This non-refundable fee is $40 per child per one way journey between Norfolk Island and Australia or New Zealand if pre-booked. If details have to be added at the airport, this cost increases to $80. Further details available at Burnt Pine Travel.
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Flight information phone number 13737 Page from the Past “The Sample Rooms” in Burnt Pine which stood approximately where Prentices now stands. Saturday, 9th February 1974 A keen sportsman, Fred was a foundation member Welcome - Next Monday, 12th February 1974, of the Norfolk Island Bowling Club. the people of Norfolk Island, and I refer to those of Pitcairn lineage, will be able to express their loyalty and devotion to our Monarch - Queen Elizabeth II, great-great-great grand daughter of Queen Victoria, by whose grace and favour we owe our very existence on this beautiful island. In an age of changing values it is well for us to remember those of by-gone days who helped foster Farewell to the old “Hole in the Wall” - After 40 that unique quality of life that continues to attract years faithful service the “old” Norfolk Island Golf people to join with us, the forebears of those original Clubhouse was fare welled at a most enjoyable social 1856 settlers, in making a new life, away from the evening held on Saturday, 26th January. ever-increasing regimentation and soul destroying Apart from one extension, carried out round sameness of the mainland. about 1957, and a complete ‘lift and shift’ when the While there are still two schools of thought as to entire structure was lifted down on to the ground, the whether or not we still enjoy “protection” from our building has spent its entire life on the verandah of No. Queen there are many on this island who still feel 1 Quality Row, once the residence of the Stipendiary closer to the British Crown than to the Commonwealth Magistrate. Government. Now that the restoration work, so ably carried out “Fear God and Honour the King” was the basis on by Skeet Anderson and his team of workers is just which this community was founded. about complete, the old had to make way for the new In memory of all those loyal, God-fearing and in future golf will be conducted from the restored descendants who have gone before, we trust you will premises of No. 1 Quality Row, which was, according be at Kingston on Monday to give our Queen and Her to the book ‘Historic Buildings of Norfolk Island’ family a right Royal Welcome to Norfolk Island. the fourth house built in Quality Row and erected in A.B.C. Team - Following on the visit of Aviva 1841. Zeigler from A.B.C. TV “Chequerboard” we now Just before supper, President Ross Reynolds asked have on the island, Bill Steller (Director) and Colin all present to charge their glasses and drink a toast to Hill and Julien Penny, all from the A.B.C. Television, the good times and many happy memories that the who are going to film the events prior to and after the club had given to all. Queen’s visit. A feature of the new clubhouse is the magnificent When the plane gets in with the rest of their polished Norfolk Island pine floor. equipment, also on board will be the rest of their team- At approximately 3.00 p.m. next Monday afternoon, Peter Davies and Gunther Ericoli. Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by other All these boys are here at the invitation of the members of the Royal Party will arrive to unveil a Norfolk Island Tourist Board and the TV documentary plaque in the wall of the newly restored Golf House. that the A.B.C team made of the Royal Visit entitled Her Majesty The Queen will be introduced to “Thank You for a Lovely Day” still continues to be President Ross Reynolds and his wife Nolan together enjoyed in 2016. with other members of the Golf Club committee. Anniversary Cable - Following on the motion of Cheryl Tennis Club - Owing to the dryness of the Cnr. John Ryves, seconded by Cnr. Greg Quintal, the courts, the Club wishes to advise that the 1974 season Administrator on 6th February 1974, sent a cable to has now closed. Her Majesty’s Private Secretary, Sir Martin Charteris, Appointment of Special Constables - It is notified H.M.Y. “Britannia”, reading: “The Norfolk Island for general information that the following persons Council on behalf of the people of Norfolk Island, have been appointed under section 12 of the Police have asked me to convey to Her Majesty, their best Ordinance 1931-1960 to be Special Constables - wishes and assurances of their continued loyalty on Joseph Albert Jenkins, Baker George William McCoy, this 22nd Anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to Alan Harold Lutge, Norman Dennis Buffett, Mervyn the Throne”- signed Administrator. Buffett and Guildford Augustus Adams. The Administrator received the following reply on Scabies - Last Saturday, a notice appeared in the Friday morning: “Please convey to the councillors Norfolk Island Government Gazette declaring Scabies and people of Norfolk Island the warm thanks of the to be a contagious disease. Queen for their kind message of good wishes and loyal At the moment, scabies is the commonest infectious assurances which they have sent to her on the occasion disease on the island, and unless checked will reach of the 22nd Anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to epidemic proportions. the Throne” - signed Private Secretary. What the notice in the Gazette means, stripped of Death of Old Resident - We have received the sad legal jargon, is - that if you suspect that you or anyone news of the death in Auckland, on 5th November, in your family has scabies, then you must seek medical 1973, of Mr. F.J. Tattle who, we understand, has left a treatment and be cured. If you do not, then you run the generous bequest to the Norfolk Island Hospital. risk of a summons and a fine. Fred and Madge Tattle resided on Norfolk Island - Tom. for 30 years, departing here in 1955. They owned Letters to the Editor CROSSWORD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ACROSS 8 To the person that did the graffiti . 1. Cash deposit 5. Son of Adam 9 10 Please be honest and tell the police that you did it. 9. Fasteners 11 It’s wrecking our culture and it’s wrecking our 10. Fervent beautiful ruins. 11. Sock section 12 13 14 15 16 12. Diacritical 17 18 Please don’t do it again! mark Luca ( 7 yrs) 13. Experts 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17. At a distance 19. Scrape 26 27 22. France 28 29 30 31 is there Dear Sir 26. Rupture 32 28. Narcotics Please, for those involved in graffiti on our beautiful 33 34 old buildings.... dealer 31. Ancient STOP PLEASE...there is no need for this and only Mexican making matters worse for US. 32. Religious 35 36 Thank you sister 33. Ancestry 15. Sailor Solution to BUBBY 34. Objects 16. Hard knock 35. Place to sit 18. Festivity last week’s 36. Lurched 20. Busy insect Crossword 21. Sum up S U P P R E S S N A P S Open letter to the Commonwealth of Australia DOWN 23. Metallic element P E E H O B O W 1. Italian cheese 24.Porridge A B N O R M A L V I S A Prime Minister. R S E D O N E R 2. Dilettante component I M I T A T E L O A D The obfuscate actions under taken by your 3. Alternatively 25. Boxed in N V D I S M A L R 4. Skin complaint 27. Writer, G L E N P U A M M O Commonwealth Government are a deliberate practice A A S S E S S O D 6. Guy ... Hemingway A X E S Y E A R N E D of maladministration to enhance the political reputation 7. Leans 28. Drags D C A P E R T N L O P E A L L O C A T E and political party media show casing by using distress 8. Crams 29. Girl’s name I N I L E N G S and agitated policies against a compliant and peaceful 14. Precinct 30. Soft metal B A I T S T A G G E R S Norfolk Island people.
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Tuna in Brine Corned Beef 425g 340g Letters to the Editor - continued in Australia but all over the world. Think about it and abolishing self- government on Norfolk Island. I hope you are kept awake at night as the ruin you have Rescinding that legislation would be a major brought about unfolds. loss of face as it would entail admitting it was For over thirty years the Norfolk Island Legislative drawn up on wrong advice and in spite of Assembly managed remarkably well the material millions spent on reports that THERE HAD NOT improvement of this Island on limited resources. BEEN ENOUGH REAL CONSULTATION Corruption by world standards was minimal, crime AND CONSIDERATION OF THE was minimal, some of its decisions may not have been CONSEQUENCES. the best, but speaking as a complete outsider who 9. Providing the long promised social services and for nine years worked in the Premier’s Department the other commitments that integrating Norfolk of NSW, even those poor decisions were by and Island as a Local Council in the New South large motivated by good intentions. There were also Wales framework will cost millions – which the many good constructive decisions made to create a Commonwealth can ill afford. So watch for the remarkably stable, prosperous and free society with wholesale privatising of Norfolk Island assets. pretty good services. 10. Norfolk Island is also faced with a LOSE/LOSE Sincerely, situation. It has lost self-government, the Nadia Lozzi-Cuthbertson introduction of a raft of new laws and regulations will send most business broke or make them completely marginal. A people who had prided Dear Sir, themselves on their self sufficiency and who Whilst working on Monday, I opened my ears to had dreaded the introduction of unemployment the 12.30 news on ABC regional radio to hear the benefits because of the negative effects those can headline Norfolk Islanders upset with the federal have on the many people who will not be able minister. Uh huh I thought some air play about our to find work, will unhappily see their society loss of Democracy and the bullying by DIRD. But change irrevocably. A senior Commonwealth no it was Briggs handpicked AC chairperson Melisa public servant who recently visited the island to Ward. Now the following is probably not verbatim but plan the introduction of unemployment benefits I shall try. admitted to a well respected member of the “The islanders had a public meeting with minister community that unemployment will sky rocket Fletcher last week and there were a few people making here. He was not prepared to discuss alternatives noise about tax’s and land rates. This is because they which might stimulate the economy instead. His don’t understand the system and are scared of change. mission was the introduction of the dole! But I am sure that in time they will come around”. Get So here we are, over five and a half years after the the idea, well Melissa I was at the same meeting and signing of the Road Map in a LOSE/LOSE situation I got the feeling from the 500 or so people that what for everyone. THANK YOU NEIL POPE AND they want is democracy and a say in how the tax’s will YOUR ONE EYED ADVISORS. be implemented. You also forgot to say on radio that What I would like to ask the latter is how different is most of the noise was aimed at getting Mr. Hardgrave the fact that the Legislative Assemblies were dominated sacked due to his ignorance and lies. by members of ‘the Families” to the way safe seats are (continued overleaf) allocated to members of the various factions, not just Letters to the Editor - continued mid-2014 to provide community views on economic The noise also grew when the MAJORITY of and business issues.” Would you be so kind as to tell those attending also realized that Minister Fletcher is me whether this Group still exists? If it does, could just another DIRD puppet with no ears like the AC you please indicate who are members of it, and if it council “ I am here to give you what every Australian does not still exist, could you please indicate who were is entitled to.”. So where is the democracy I don’t live members of it when it did? in Canberra or Bradfield so will have no say in how With my thanks and best wishes, the island is run. Chris Nobbs, Norfolk Island. It is also very obvious that a council will have no say in the running of Norfolk as it seems that the That would seem to be a pretty straightforward requirement to be on this body is the loss of hearing query, don’t you think? After all, a simple phone call of and sight. the same duration as it takes to write an email, would Ernie Christian Jnr have sufficed to provide the information requested. On Tuesday 15th December and with Christmas coming up, I wrote again to the Administrator’s Office:
Is There Anyone out There? Dear Sir/Madam, (Re: Unanswered queries) It is now two week since I sent you the email request Dear Sir, [as attached]. I have received neither acknowledgement On Tuesday December 1st I wrote to the Office of of my email nor a response to my queries. Would you be the Administrator as follows: so kind as to acknowledge receipt of this present email and indicate to me when I might receive an answer to From: Chris Nobbs
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Letters to the Editor - continued Since this time I was away and had a couple of the island, I “could expect a response by the end of verbal complaints from people man enough to talk and next week” (i.e. 15 January). voice their opinion when I arrived back. More than two weeks have passed since 15 January, Contributed, you should be very lucky that these and I have received neither acknowledgement nor people complained because if they did not complain response of any written sort since I sent my original and the only complaint was the one in the paper you email. This curtailment of information flow and are so correct I don’t live nearby and I would not give lack of transparency inhibits the proper working of two fingers if they annoyed you, because you wish to democratic processes. It needs to be made part of the remain anonymous. public record. I intend to lodge a formal complaint Moochie. about the Administrator’s Office’s failure to respond to my straightforward request. Dear Editor And then it occurred to me that I may not the only Could the advisory council advise the community person on Norfolk Island who has received such a brush- how they see the most vulnerable residents of this off in recent months. Therefore I here invite anyone island being able to afford to see a doctor or dentist in who has experienced similar conduct from the Office private practice? of the Administrator, and which is documented in some After minister Fletcher announced last week that way, to join me (either directly or in confidence) in public doctors, the dentist, the pharmacy and the forwarding the proposed complaint. Anyone wishing physio will disappear under his ‘reforms’, I imagine to do so can contact me at [email protected] a private GP or dentist-if they can even be encouraged - by c.o.b Friday 12th February please. (Note: This to setup on Norfolk-would charge around $90-100 for complaint does not include concerns about difficulties a visit. experienced by Norfolk Islanders in relation to the Looks like health care on Norfolk under the Liberals Australian Government Information Centre. These is only for the wealthy. Okay if you’ve got Turnbull’s hard-working public servants are often just about as billions, not great for Norfolk’s less well heeled. much in the dark as we Norfolk Islanders are.) Regards Yours sincerely, Chris Nobbs. Florence Nightingale Footnote. I was pleased to see last week that TNI picked up and published the news item entitled “Australian Government gags Free Speech on Norfolk Dear Sir Island”. This was text from a media release that I Riddle of the week. wrote in order to make visible the facts of the matter Why would Fletcher need 10 bodyguards on Norfolk concerning the Administration’s censorship of Radio Island, if he has majority support for his reforms, as Norfolk. This media release was distributed widely Hardgrave as been claiming for 18 months? across Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Region Yours (in English and French versions), and beyond that as Puzzled well.
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Product of 6 1300 554 307 www.bwsolar.com.au 6 Letters to the Editor - continued passed over, they wonder? The sensitivity of the Dear Jonno, radio’s broadcasters cannot be underestimated. We felt it might be timely to republish a couple A small island such as Norfolk has a deep sense of articles about Norfolk Radio, particularly as there of connectedness. It is borne of nature and isolation, seems to be some uncertainty amongst the commentary and the community must share its support and love from your readers about the station’s future. ‘Tune into if it is to survive during times of change and loss. Norfolk’ is an edited version of Jeanette Han’s article Communication is essential to our sense of wholeness from a 2899 magazine in 2012, which highlights the and well-being. This was made apparent when I spoke importance of radio in a remote island community. The to Norfolk Islander, Tom Lloyd, who recalled his early other is an article about the uncertainty of the island’s memory of radio as a connector to the rest of the world radio station and was found in a magazine called ‘Dem back in 1936. Tull’ back in 1983. Thanks to friends who discovered “We had a battery operated radio that would have that particular gem! to get charged up at the local petrol station. I can There is no political motivation from us in asking remember listening to the crackling of the old radio you to publish these articles; however, as a former as they announced the death of King George V1. We manager at the station for ten years, I feel it would be didn’t really know a lot about what was going on in the remiss of me not to lend my voice to the support of the rest of the world at that time.” station. It is hard to imagine a world without the modern Margaret Meadows and Jeanette Han technology of today. The internet, telephone, radio and television all play their part in keeping us up to Tune In To Norfolk date with local and global news. Radio Norfolk takes (Edited Version from 2899 Magazine 2012) live feeds from the ABC and New Zealand radio programmes, but it also reaches out to other parts of Radio Norfolk the world through its online presence. Its airwaves Norfolk Island attracts a variety of people including stretch out to those who are tuned in and who sense artists, astronomers, researchers, holiday makers and a connection to this remote and beautiful place. Some itinerants. Everyone has a reason for coming here and people say that they are drawn here by an inexplicable they all have their own stories to tell. For many of force. My interest was piqued when I read Robert them, Radio Norfolk will be their first port of call. Hughes’s book, ‘The Fatal Shore’. Radio Norfolk is unlike any other radio station Radio Norfolk reaches out to its listeners in both you’re likely to come across on the mainland. There, a formal and informal way. Whether it’s the public the interviewee is ushered into an enclosed room that’s announcements spoken in English or the casual carefully controlled and soundproofed to eliminate all banter of broadcasters speaking their blend of Norfolk external noise. Come to the government-run radio language, we are always learning about the Norfolk station on Norfolk Island, however, and you can community, its people and its culture. There is an wander through its open doors to hear the DJ singing innocent heart to Norfolk, and the local radio station along to the track they’re playing; see the cows graze lets us know how that feels every time we ‘tune in’ in the paddock outside and listen to the birds sing their and listen. Nature and radio technology make great own special melody. If it weren’t for the satellite dish bedfellows in this magical place, and we are forever outside it would be difficult to tell that this modest grateful for this happy marriage. building was the heart of Norfolk Island’s radio communications. The radio library has a history of creative force that lines every wall. Apart from a great (and oftentimes rare) selection of music there are a variety of For all your interviews, dramas, Norfolk songs and much more to explore. Norfolk local radio must wear many hats, and listeners tune in to hear the shipping news, community MOWING AND events, public announcements and various genres of music. Apart from government funding, the radio PROPERTY NEEDS is fortunate to have Norfolk local businesses who • Mowing • Hedges are regular sponsors. In addition to this, the station provides a forum for Norfolk Island students to learn • Brushcutting this media. The emphasis is strongly based on the community Gardening • Water Blasting aspects of Norfolk life. Norfolk’s small and fragile • Chainsawing • Painting island has a community that is closely bonded, and there is one radio announcement that holds a place • Greenwaste Removal of reverence in the hearts of Norfolk Islanders. When the Pitcairn Anthem is played, people are compelled Phone Jake on to pause for a moment and wait for the broadcaster’s voice; for this haunting hymn alerts the locals that someone has died. Who, in their community has 50992 Public urged to support troubled station
Dem Tul Thursday May 19, 1983 Letters to the Editor - continued of concern, this is normal in politics and it certainly Sir, doesn’t justify removal of a Parliament. It is also clear There are two recent letters to your newspaper that that while self-government imposed its demands, should not go unanswered- firstly one from visitor M. the proposed system would be far more demanding Gilliard on the 23rd January 2016, and one on the 30th and damaging. This has made many residents better January 2016 from “The Elephant in the Room”. appreciate the value of self-government. While it is questionable what was behind the Yours etc conversation overheard by M Gilliard regarding Democracy not Hypocrisy comments about bad mannered Aussies, it is beyond question that although many in this community are dismayed and distressed by the hostile actions of the Dear Sir, Australian Government toward Norfolk Island. Most I am somewhat amused by the clamour for open Norfolkers readily recognise that it is not the Australian access to the local radio station. Do not kid yourself people, but a high handed, arrogant government that it ever was such nor that it should be. It is a department that is behind our problems here. The government owned and operated medium and you appalling behaviour of the Australian Government has can’t even imagine what a shemozzle it would be if been publicly lamented by several Australian settlers. everyone with silly views were able to trot in and It is timely though for Norfolkers in the presence unload on the community. of visitors to be aware that some could be sensitive I recall one case in the early 1980s when an to the political discussions around the island. When individual seeking to incite an uprising and an such talk is in the hearing of visitors we should overthrow of the government of the day wanted access always make clear it is an issue with the Australian to the airwaves to promote his cause. Should he have Government not the Australian people. Most been allowed? Apparently so, according to some of Australians are aware of high handed actions from one today’s community members. government department or another. Personally I have been denied access, given only “Elephant in the room” is an English metaphorical limited or conditional access and even banned from idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored the precincts of the radio station, many times over or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also the past 35 years. As a candidate for election, access applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to was restricted. Even when an elected representative of discuss. the community in recent times I was denied access The irony of last week’s letter berating Mr Sanderson unless I applied to the minister or government of the and NIPD’s so called accusations and actions beggars day and disclosed what it was I wished to talk about. I belief. This writer, clearly an Advisory Council refused to do that. Perhaps I was just a ratbag and the member or close associate is adept at forgetting that government was protecting the community from my the so called reform process undertaken in 2010/11 warped nonsensical rants. Perhaps they are extending was touted as being to strengthen self-government not the same protection now. to tear it down. Strengthening was what the Buffett The radio is a tax-payer funded utility; it is not a Government (13th Assembly) sought but is not what facility owned by a community which pays for access they received. through its sponsorships. From memory it runs a The Advisory Council members have accepted deficit of about $100,000 per year which is picked public moneys to impose their political will upon up by the community generally. For these dollars the this community. This is very different to having an community could reasonably expect to have efficient, electoral mandate to fulfil. It was wrong of the failed independent, fair and impartial broadcasting; qualities Assistant Minister to have put these five people in which have been missing for some time. this position, as this undemocratic action will remain I do concede however that things can appear one of the Australian Government’s weak links in this different when the boot is on the other foot. disgraceful takeover process. As for not being the Yours Norfolk way –the Department has been intent upon Mike King abolishing the Norfolk way, so maybe this is a sample of what replaces it. While there have been times when some Assemblies or individual members have been regarded as being
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Good for you, naturally Letters to the Editor - continued Dear Sir, Dear Editor, How we can we trust these Australian politicians? In past editions of the newspaper a number of letters The people of Norfolk Island trusted promises made from community members have highlighted the lack in 1979. of valid, accountable and democratic representation The waiting game has been - wait for the right conveyed by the NI Advisory Council. moment. Many people in the Norfolk Island Community When the world is in turmoil world powers will be are distressed by the continual misrepresentation and oblivious to the taking of a people and the wealth of deliberate misinformation that has driven imposed their surrounds. change rather than collaborated improvement to the It is my belief all the ‘consultations’ are a farce!... islands socio-economic and socio-political outcomes. and the Australian Government intentions are neither The public meeting during Minister Fletchers honourable or socially sustainable. visit was an unmistakeable demonstration of the Jan Nobbs. disinterest in the views and concerns of the majority of attendees. Norfolk Island is not supported by democratically elected and accountable representatives at this point in time, instead an Australian Government appointed group (NIAC) purport to give some form of legitimacy to process and dialogue driven by Australian Its just Government representatives. NIAC provides a form of endorsement to these imposed changes, regardless of the fact that the majority of people in this community a do not support the imposed changes and believe many of these actions to be bullying, coercive, undemocratic and conflicting with human rights applicable to the click! 21st century. It is the view of many Norfolk Island residents that the appointed members of the Norfolk Island Advisory Council do not represent the people of this island, instead, the NIAC members are used by the Australian Government officials as a tool to persuade media and external agencies that a fair and equitable process exists. Open House If the members of the Advisory Council would like to make a statement on behalf of the community they purport to represent, please jointly resign. This action will leave little doubt in the minds of the Australian Government and international observers that a flawed process has been brought to account. I will await a response until Wednesday the 10th of February, if there has been no statement or action from the members of the Advisory Council The Administrator, the Hon. Gary to demonstrate support for this community and Hardgrave and Mrs Hardgrave advise introduce accountability and transparency by stepping down and demanding a review of process, then a petition will commence. The petition will GOVERNMENT collect signatures and names specifically with the intention to seek the removal of the appointed members HOUSE of NIAC. NORFOLK ISLAND This letter and the proposed petition are not intended will be open for inspection on as a personal attack on the membership of the NIAC, WEDNESDAY 10th FEBRUARY who no doubt had good intentions for their roles. from 1.00p.m. - 3.30p.m. Please look around you at the distress, the actions to stifle freedom of speech, the complete lack of EVERYONE WELCOME reliable data to assist families and businesses and the ADMISSION completely disingenuous communication and change- management process that is increasing the pressure, Adults $15.00 - Children Free insecurity and destabilisation of our community. (Must be accompanied by an adult) Yours Sincerely Proceeds In Aid Of The Andre Nobbs St. John Ambulance Norfolk Island Division Letters to the Editor - continued Thank You Dear Ed, Thank you to the Norfolk Island Community for I am not an engineer. However, there are several your support towards the Boomerang Bag Project. The immutable facts that I am aware of: it rains on Norfolk, materials donated will make great Borrow and Bring when it rains water flows downhill, eventually water Back Bags.To the volunteers that attend each week, enters the ocean. thanks, we could still take on more helpers, if you can Now, given the recent rainfall we know that when give an hour or so you can contact either Margaret on it rains water will continue to flow into Emily Bay 55925 or Kerry on 54720, or just pop in to the despite our human, and rather meager efforts to stop Boomerang Bag headquarters situated at the top a river flowing (I know, I can’t believe we weren’t end of The Village, we will be there on Wednesday or successful either). Saturday afternoons between 1 and 4. Trying to stop water flowing downhill when it’s This is a Eco Norfolk initiative. raining is about as intelligent as asking the grass not to grow green. I am not disputing the fact that the bacterial counts NOTICES of certain species are too high in our waterways and pose a threat to our health. This is not in dispute. Valuer Tony Andrews from EastPoint Valuations So, knowing this what can we do about it? We will be on the Island from 23 February to 27 February cannot stop birds, humans, cows, dogs and visiting 2016. Ph 02 6622 8778 Fax 02 6678 0448 to make 3 legged cats from creating excrement. As has been an appointment. www.eastpoint.com.au - ‘When it’s so eloquently stated time and again: crap happens. important!’ So knowing this, and knowing that eventually this bacteria laden excrement finds its way into the ground POSITION VACANT and waterways; the question is, how can we tweak bacteria levels so that our water is safe? ACCOUNTS CLERK/ BOOKKEEPER Mycofiltration. It’s a process of using mycelium – PART-TIME. Must be competent with MYOB. mats as biological filters, and has been successfully Knowledgeable to Trial Balance and preferably used by mycologist Paul Stamets to bring E. coli experienced in a number of industries. Please forward coliform counts to nearly undetectable levels within resume to Libby’s Island Bookkeeping Services, P O 12 months. It seems mushies have the ability to Box 629, Norfolk Island NBN 280041591 attract, stun and consume E. coli, effectively removing them from the environment. Not bad going, and not only E. coli. Depending on the mushroom being used will determine which bacteria/parasite is inhibited; Polyporus umbellatus inhibits Plasmodium For all your falciparum...goodbye Malaria, thanks for coming. Not only is this form of water filtration being used MOWING AND worldwide, but also Paul has released the technology as open source so that the information is free to access and use. Paul, unlike governments, understands that PROPERTY NEEDS we’re all ‘stakeholders’. So, instead of trying to stem • Mowing • Hedges the tide with sandbags and ruin Kingston while we’re at it, could we not, please, utilize these water filtration • Brushcutting techniques so that our waterways are cleaned as they Gardening • Water Blasting flow, crap can still happen, we protect the health of the community while utilizing an efficient, cost-effective • Chainsawing • Painting solution that allows harmonious living alongside • Greenwaste Removal Mother Earth? Sincerely, Gabe Beaumont. Phone Jake on Still a student (4th year, BHSc) but not quite a complete idiot. PS: More info about the process for those interested, 50992 I’m posting the links on facebook.
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Good for you, naturally by Norfolk businesses. We will then be holding an auction, with a beautifully framed Australian Rugby League jersey on offer. Join the community on Sunday for a great afternoon’s entertainment, and raise funds for the Norfolk Netball Association and St John Ambulance. POLICE REPORT Emergency numbers Traffic - School Zone Graffiti in Kingston Police – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an Police would like to remOnceind againall d Ir haveiver sto twritehat about30 k mgraffitiph s inpe Kingston.ed limits appemergencyly around Policethe can be contacted on 977. Norfolk Island CentraI’ml S notcho goingol fro tom talk8:0 about0am theto politics3:30p m behindeac h thes chool day. Police Crimestoppers actions, or the reasons why the person/s felt the need continue to commend the vast majority of drivers who do keep to the speedCrimestopperslimit and do is a national system which can be to do it. That’s not my place. This graffiti is a criminal their bit to keep our children safe. reached on 131999 and will take information on any act, and as such it needs to be dealt with that way. If criminal matter. These calls are transferred through the person/s responsible for this graffiti thinks that Members of the community with any information regarding any incitode n operatorst involv offing island. All Crimestoppers reports they can get away with it, their actions may escalate. speeding vehicles through the school zone are urged to contact powilllice be22 2 accepted22 or anonymously. Police wish to As you all know, Norfolk Island relies on its tourist Crimestoppers on 13999. reassure members of this community that any calls industry. Is this really the image the community wants to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence to portray to the world? That destroying such an Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. important part of the island’s heritage is allowed, even Following on from last week, police are continuing with a ‘Frequently AskeTelephoned Questio ncallss’ are taken by Canberra based staff. and the following havecondonedbeen as byke dsomedur inin gthisth ecommunity?week: I have heard comments such as “it’s only a wall” Police Contact Details and “they can just wash it off”. It is not just a wall; it Norfolk Island Police Force Where can I obtain “L” Plates and “P” Plates? Tel: +6723 22222 “L” plates are now avaisil partable ofa ta tWorldhe po Heritagelice stat iListedon fo rstructurethe hol dthaters iso overf a L earner’s Licence. PO Box 470 These should be affixe150d t oyearsthe old.insi dAnde o ftheth painte fro ncannott and justrea ber w washedindow off,of the vehicle being because it would destroy the integrity of the building. Email: [email protected] driven and should be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “L” plate should beNorfolkworn aIslandt 2899 the rear and must alsoThisbe iscl epermanent,arly visib leand. ugly. A more thought out and structured approach needs to be taken to rectify the Office hours for routine enquiries: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. If the station is unattended, please “P” Plates are availabldamage.e from both the police station and Registry and are required to be If anyone has any information regarding this act use the courtesy telephone located near the front door displayed by all drivers who are the holders of a Provisional Licence. Thestoe scontacthould onbe duty Police. affixed to the inside ooff t hvandalism,e front an pleased rea rcomewind forward.ow of th eYouve hcanicle remainbeing driven and should be clearly visible. Foranonymousa motorcy ifc lyoue th want,e “P” butpla anyte s informationhould be w youorn haveat th e rear and must also be clearly visible.may assist us. In turn, we may be able stop any further physical destruction of this beautiful island. Touch Football Norfolk Island Failure to display either “L” or “P” PlaSchooltes (as Speedrequir eZoned under the ������� ��� ��Results��) is froman Thursday, 04 February 2016: offence under the act anAsd f weine shoulds and dalle mbee aware,rit poi nschoolts ap pisly now. back. But Big Dogs defeated Hot N Krusty 8 - 3 unfortunately many drivers are not abiding by the 30 Foodies defeated Willies 12 - 7 Firearm Licences – km/hrYour Rspeedesp olimitnsi binil ithetie sschool precinct. I know we Petes Place forfeited Police would like to rhaveemin hadd f imanyrearm weeksown ewhenrs th theat lowerit is y speedour r limitespo wasnsib ility toTheens Ladder:ure tha t you hold a current licnoten cine. forcePle aduringse ch etheck holidays,the exp butiry thedat kidse on areyo backur li cences Foodiesand pe 24,rm iBigts Dogs 23, BP Travel 19, Willies 10, and allow seven (7) wandork iweng allda yneeds to tore nslowew ydownour l iwhencence drivingor per maroundit, in ordeHotr fo &r a Krustyll chec 8,ks Petes Place 0. to be completed. the area. Game 15 – Round 3: Last Game of the Round I could stand in the middle of the road with a flashing Thursday, 11 February 2016 Crimestoppers light on my head and a big SLOW DOWN sign, or I 5.15 – Hot N Krusty vs BP Travel Ref: Willies Crimestoppers can bcoulde rea installched ao nWacky139 9Waving9 and Inflatablewill tak eArminf Flailingormatio n on 5.15any –c rBigim iDogsnal vs Foodies Ref: Petes Place matter. All CrimestTubemanoppers ratep eachorts endwi lofl bthee schoolaccep tzoneed a tono grabnym yourousl y. Po6.00lice –w Petesish tPlaceo vs Willies Ref: BP Travel reassure members ofattention.this com mORu nyouity tcouldhat atakeny cnotice,alls to andCri mrememberestoppe rs are Thismad e is i then t h laste game of this competition, that is strictest confidence anthatd a rwhene no tyousub passject throughto calle rtheID twoor sbigub s“30crib ekm/hr”r trac ing. three rounds completed, 15 weeks of touch. speed signs, you should be doing that speed – between The next two weeks will consist of Semi-Finals and Members of the public8.00amrequir anding 3.30pmpolice aschoolssista days.nce o n the Island are requesthented Finalsto dia followedl the by our Presentation Night. 22222. Please look after our kids and obey the speed limit. Please be on time and have your refs organised. It could save a life and save you hundreds of dollars Many thanks, see you down town. Island Beat in fines. Island Beat is now on every WedPolicenesda yCharityat 1.3 5Golfpm oDayn R a2016dio Norfolk. The annual Police Charity Golf Day in on this FOR SALE Police Contact DetaSunday,ils 7 February. It’s a nine hole Ambrose event, Norfolk Island Police Fwithorce tee off at 1pm.T ePlacesl: are almost+672 full,3 2 2so2 2if2 you MAZDA FAMILIA Reg to December. In very good PO Box 470 want to add your team,Ema icontactl: theen Golfquir ieClubs@p tool iputce. gov.ncondition.f Recently service, reliable and economical. Norfolk Island your name down. $2,300ono. Please phone 53983 or 22017 South Pacific 2899 For the non-golfers in the community, come down to the Golf Club at 4pm to listen to Matty Zarb entertain the crowd. Then try your luck on the Chocolate Wheel, with many prizes on offer generously donated Youth Today.. Have you ever wondered what on earth is happening to this generation of youth today? Just switch on the tele and you will see rebellious youth doing terrible things - getting high and drunk at schoolies, bashing people, and committing crimes. You have probably asked yourself, “What will the world look like for future generations when this current generation of youth are leading it? Is there any hope?”. Well, if you have ever asked these questions about youth, you are not alone. Below is a quote from a famous scholar, indicting the youth of his day: “I see no hope for the future of our people if we are dependant on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words... When I was young, we were taught to be discreet and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly disrespectful”. Who was this famous poet and scholar? Hesiod, from the 8th Century BC. From this we might conclude, that society’s views on youth have not changed for centuries. But are these stereotypes that portray ALL youth as ‘rebellious criminals’ correct? If so, are we as a society partly to blame for setting the ‘bar of expectations’ so dangerously low, that our teenagers have no choice but to meet those low expectations? And who has the final word on who our young people are and should be? I believe that all these questions about my generation are answered in Jesus. The Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12: “You are young, but don’t let anyone treat you as if you are not important. Be an example to show the believers how they should live. Show them by what you say, by the way you live, by your love, by your faith, and by your pure life.” ERV This gives me hope, as the one person who has the ultimate say in who we are and should be - God Himself - believes in young people! And, not only does He value young people and believe they can change the world for good, but He also believes that they can be an example to people of all ages in the way they conduct themselves and serve others. What a contrast this is to the media’s stereotypical portrayal of pot smokin’, beer chuggin’, cellphone addicts we call ‘teenagers’. That, friends, is why we as Christian youth workers see such value in youth, and desire to see their God- given potential to achieve great things fulfilled. And so we are excited to invest our time, energy and resources into Norfolks Youth in 2016. Is there any hope for young people? Yes, His name is Jesus!
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New Zealand Day -- Waitangi Day Saturday 6th February 2016. New Zealanders from all ethnic backgrounds, colours and creeds will gather together in a variety of ways today February 6 2016, in New Zealand, to Quota International commemorate a nations togetherness. This is New Zealand’s National Day. The date was 1840 when the Celebrates 97 Years Of Service Founding Documents was signed by over 500 Maori World-wide Chiefs from throughout New Zealand at the famous On the 6th February 1919, some ninety seven years settlement, Waitangi. ago, Wanda Frey-Joiner and five leading business Known the world over as The Treaty of Waitangi it women in Buffalo USA combined their powerful remains a powerful historical document. It was seeking insights and observations to create a club for business the rights of the Maori peoples and the European women aiming to provide fellowship and service settlers and it lit the way to New Zealand’s nationhood. opportunities that were previously only available to Today at Waitangi (North of Auckland) there shall be men. an official re-enactment of the the signing of the Treaty On this date the group convened to sign its articles of documents on February 6 1840. incorporation, thereby creating the FIRST international We, who were privileged to be born in New Zealand club for women, an organisation of service, friendship, and now choose to live here on Norfolk Island shall, fun, embracing members regardless of geographic in our own personal ways, celebrate our New Zealand location. Day today. When searching for an appropriate name a founding “Kia ra pai tenei mou” “Have a wonderful day”. - member proposed the word: “quota” a Latin word “Whaia e koe te iti kahurangi; ki te koe me maunga meaning ‘a share or one part to a whole’ tei tei” This was considered a true reflection of the club’s “Seek the treasure you value most dearly; if you mission. Quota International Incorporated was born. bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountan.” It is a credit to the foresight and enthusiasm of our Maureen King. late Joyce Dyer-Lodge and others, that the Norfolk Island Quota Club was formed. On the 15 August 1979, just five days after Norfolk Island became a self-governing Territory of Australia, our Quota Club was chartered. This was just the beginning of Norfolk Island Quota Club’s contribution to our local community peoples and beyond our shores. Now in our thirty seventh year we say ‘thank you to Quota International. Together Quotarians around the world unite in their vision towards the future of their communities drawing inspiration from the words of the “Quota Collect” and their motto “We Share”
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TheTHIS WEEK TheatreIMPORTANT VIEWING In the lead up to the cyclone season, in conjunction with Norfolk Island Red Cross, we shall be showing a 20 minute documentary about wind speed and the damage that can be caused. We shall screen this regularly, prior to our advertised movie.
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Dark Places A thriller/mystery starring Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloe Grace Moretz Libby Day was only eight years old when her family was brutally murdered in their rural Kansas farmhouse. Almost thirty years later a secret group MOVIE TIMES of true-crime enthusiasts called “The Kill Club” open this gruesome case again. Libby agrees to revisit the DARK PLACES (MA15+) 1hr 40mins crime and uncovers the wrenching truths that led up to that tragic night. Rated MA15+ (From Gillian Flynn, Saturday, 6 February 7.30 pm best- selling author of Gone Girl.) Sunday, 7 February 5.30 pm
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An even gender split of athletes is regarded as a high priority, consistent with people sees Belfast 2021’s ambitions to use the Games to inspire Belfast win bid to host 2021 increased participation and active lifestyles, especially Commonwealth Youth Games for young girls. Belfast, 1 February 2016 With a strong medal tally at the Samoa 2015 Northern Ireland will host the VIIth Commonwealth Commonwealth Youth Games, where Northern Ireland Youth Games in the summer of 2021, promising an placed eighth across over 60 participating nations, ambitious and inclusive sporting celebration to inspire a focus on increasing elite sporting performances the next generation of Commonwealth sports stars and is seen as an important legacy outcome; alongside leaders, it will be formally announced later today at a volunteering opportunities and community cohesion, ceremony at Belfast City Hall. most recently demonstrated as part of the country-wide, Up to 1000 young athletes aged 14-18 will unite grass-roots engagement activities and celebrations on for the dynamic and empowering festival of impactful the Northern Ireland leg of the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s sport, personal development and Commonwealth Baton Relay. friendship, last held on the Pacific Island nation of Northern Ireland has a population of 2 million Samoa in September 2015. The announcement follows people, is part of the United Kingdom and located on the recent news that the Bahamas will host the 2017 the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland has participated edition of the Games. (with the exception of 1950) – and won places on At a special event attended by Commonwealth the podium - in every edition of the Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland Patron Dame Mary Peters and Games and all five editions of the Commonwealth athletes from previous editions of the Commonwealth Youth Games. Alongside the sporting action, the VIIth Games and Youth Games, Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Youth Games will offer a diverse and Federation President Louise Martin CBE will say: dynamic cultural and Commonwealth celebration, “I am thrilled to announce that the Executive showcasing Belfast’s young people and the city’s Board of the Commonwealth Games Federation has ambitious regeneration projects such as the city’s unanimously voted to award the 2021 edition of the Titanic Quarter. Commonwealth Youth Games to Northern Ireland. #GoBelfast2021 “The Commonwealth Youth Games are an important and inspiring demonstration of the connecting and life- changing power of sport to bring people and different communities together. As Samoa showed us last year, Tri News hosting a special sporting occasion like the Youth Ladies Triathlon will be held on Sunday 13th March Games empowers even the smallest nations to have at 6.00am. a profound and distinctive impact – not just on their Swim 2 laps from beach to raft. own young people or their own communities – but on Bike 10km on the flat around Kingston. an international scale. Run / Walk 2km along the foreshore. “The Commonwealth Games Federation looks Do it as an individual or get a team together. forward to working in close partnership with you to Enquiries to Amanda on 22576. realise your ambitions to write a proud and ambitious Come on girls, give it a go. new chapter in Northern Ireland’s history through the unifying power of sport”. Welcoming the announcement, the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council Chairman Robert McVeigh will say: “On behalf of the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council I’m delighted to accept this offer to host the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2021. This is a hugely significant day for local sport; the result of many years of lobbying and hard work. It offers a For all your painting needs great opportunity for children of upper primary school and Year 8 age to strive towards being part of the Need a Professional painter ? Spray Finishes largest ever TeamNI at Commonwealth Youth Games. Call Now ! 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Buffet played Petal Jones Tournament 2016 and Shae Wilson. 26th Annual Tournament This game has still 4 ends to be played owing to Norfolk Island Veterans Golf celebrates the 26th heavy rain stopping play. annual Veteran’s Golf Tournament from 9 - 12 February Ann Snell and Tess Evans won from Marg O’ Brien 2016. The three day tournament will commence on and Kate Smith...22-6. Tuesday 9th and continue on Thursday 11th with the SOCIAL RESULTS.. final days play and presentation of trophies on Friday Mitchell, Peter and Ester won from Dave, Marie 12th February. A warm welcome is extended to the 55 and Jack. Owing to the heat the games finished on the or so visiting golfers playing in this year’s tournament. 12 end 13-11. The Veteran’s Golf Committee would like to extend Neil, Marie and Teddy played Stephen ,Norm and an invitation to the Norfolk community to support all Kitha..... 16 all. players throughout the week. Maybe have lunch or a Mike and Norm won from Sue and Esther...12-8 drink on the golf club verandah, or follow the players Ester and Vivian won from Trevor and Carol ....19- around and watch them play. 14. A special thank you to the following sponsors of the Notice. 2016 tournament:- The draw is up for the Pacific Pairs being played Please support whenever possible from the21st -26th February. AIR NEW ZEALAND INEY. AMALGAMATED PEST CONTROL PHIL DUNCAN Burnt Pine Travel • Cascade Motors NI FITNESS AND HEALTH NEWS Chinese Emporium • Craig’s Knitwear Expressions Beauty Salon Governors Lodge “February Fling” Max’s Department Store is in full swing!! Pete’s Place • The Olive This finishes on Sunday 28th February. Trading Post Newsagency For those also involved with the “March Makeover” there is a 1 hour Weekly Bowls News. “Fit Food Bootcamp”that afternoon at As the Men’s Pairs, Ladies Pairs and Mixed Pairs Championships are drawing to a close with the Semi- the Gym at 2:20 pm. finals played this last week the standard of play has Still places for March. Information sheets been exceptional. available from Kay. RESULTS OF MENS PAIRS SEMIFINALS..... “When you lose your excuses you’ll find your Tim Sheriden and Barry Wilson played Ian(Spider) results.” Webb and Gaeton (Bobby ) Boudan. 8th end 12 all,13th end 17 all. Unfortunately Spider Why not try our “BOXFIT” class and Bobby only scored 1 more so Tim and Barry won the game 22-18. Monday nights at 5:30pm? Ryan Dixon and Brent Pauling played Pete Combines Boxing drills with body weight Walkinshaw and Joey Williams. exercises that are easy to learn and fun to do. You Ryan and Brent controlled the game throughout to will increase your strength whilst improving your win by a strong margin 23-8. co-ordination and fitness levels. RESULTS OF MIXED PAIRS SEMIFINALS.... Phil and Petal Jones played Ester Sanchez and “GET FIT. NOT HIT!!” Barry Wilson. This was Phil and Petal’s game throughout and the NEW LORNA JANE STOCK game finished on the 15th end 21-10. HAS ARRIVED!! The game of the weekend was between Tim All Gym enquiries to Kay on 52809. Sheriden and Shae Wilson playing Mitchell Graham and Vivien Del La Cruz. By the 9th end Tim and Shae were leading 10-4. On norfolk island fitness + health the next two ends Mitch and Vivian evened the score with a 4 and a 2. On the 17th end 14-16 to Mitchell and functional + rehabilitation exercise studio The Village, Norfolk Island Ph 52809 - Vivian. With Tim and Shae holding 3 close to the head on the final end Mitchell was still able to reduce it with www.norfolkislandfitnessandhealth.com his last bowl to win the game.16-15. Cheryl Tennis News indicate your interest if you have Juniors to Jonno The fantastic Summer of Tennis may be over but Snell, Gill Brown, Kev Randall, Teresa Langusch or what incredible matches we’ve been privileged to Emma Wright. see on Australian TV. Full credit to Novak Djokovic Thursday Nights Social Enjoyable tennis for taking out the Mens Singles of Australian Open in visitors, casual players and locals who don’t want to style with three straight sets; and commiserations sign up for a comp. to Andy Murray who will be looking forward to a Entries are coming in for this year’s annual different special event with the birth of his first child Governor’s Vets Tournament from the 3rd- 10th April. imminent. In the Ladies Singles long-time champion Over 40 overseas entries so far. Please spread the Serena Williams gave it everything in her match, word to friends overseas – let Julie know if you want and forced Angelique Kerber to dig deep in order to an entry form to send on. achieve her first Grand Slam win. Another big event some way down the track yet is Hope everyone here is motivated to come and try the Pacific Games in Vanuatu 2017 from 2nd- 14th some tennis for themselves this year, and maybe join Dec. We need an indication of any young players up as a financial member of CTC in order to make who would be interested in training and representing the most of cheaper match fees and eligibility for Norfolk in Tennis. Contact a Committee member . Club Champs later on in May. Casual players are also Court Hire Visitors and non-members are welcome welcome to come and make the most of our excellent to come and play during the day at a cost of $16 per facilities. hour – Night $18. However Members have FREE use Last Sunday the first round of the celebrated annual of the courts during the day and $12 per hour in the VIDE CUP CHALLENGE was played and after some evenings if there is no comp. Please use the Honesty tough matches, especially in the heat, Box if courts are unattended. the pretty strong Rocky Point/ Anson Bay team if anyone would like to use the courts for a special scored 73 games against Burnt Pine on a very creditable function contact a Committee member or see Gae or 59; while Steeles Point on 68 pushed Cascade who Chris at the Gas Centre. reached 70 in total. Which all augurs well for another Ball Machine Hire Should you wish to hire the two exciting rounds to determine who will gain the Ball Machine to improve your skills, cost to Members honours for 2016. Due to the Police Charity Day Golf is $6 per half-hour, $10 per hour; and Non-Members event this Sunday, the final two rounds will be played $15 for half an hour and $25 per hour. Contact the Gas on the 14th and 21st of February. By the way, many Centre 22419 to arrange. thanks Emma & Al for that delicious watermelon to Upcoming Events Keep these dates in mind restore jaded energies! MAVIS CUP SAT 6th, and 27th this month. But to keep up the momentum MAVIS CUP tennis VIDE CUP SUN 31st Jan, 14th and 21st will be held from 4.30 pm this Saturday 6th Feb. Cost FEB is $10 per couple and all who’ve signed up please bring GOVERNOR’S LODGE VETS TOURNAMENT a salad to share, plus your meat; and we will socialise 3RD-10TH APRIL after play. The Draw for coming weeks will be given VANUATU S P GAMES DEC 2ND – 14TH out on the day. Any queries to Gill on 56878. Also on the 27th FEB there could be an exciting We would like to put the new Weekly Programme sort of a day as we plan to take up the carpet on Ct 4 into effect from this coming week. On Monday trial -preliminary to starting the repairs. FAST 4 FORMAT matches will be played and all Watch this space for updates! are welcome to come and have a go over the next month before an actual comp gets underway. There’ll be shorter sets, slightly different scoring but lots of MEETINGS AND AGMS entertainment potential so roll up on Monday night at 6 pm. Teams of two will start off together and play The NORFOLK ISLAND HISTORICAL maybe three challenges per night. SOCIETY is hosting a Presentation at Christians Cave Tuesday nights -Ladies Doubles and Mens Doubles/ Friday 12th Feb, by Professor Martin Gibbs and Dr Singles Similar format to last year-pairs can be entered Brad. Duncan. Results and analysis ,of their Remote on the lists at the clubhouse, or see Julie or Chris. All Sensor Survey findings in 2014 will be outlined. who’ve signed up please be prompt for a 6pm start. An informative event open to all to attend. Non Wednesday Night Comp for mixed pairs will also members very welcome. Be there at 515 PM . Enquiries begin this Wed at 6 pm. There are Singles and doubles to NIHS Sec 23621. or Janelle Blucher at Museum. components in this comp. Tony Wilkinson will be a contact person for this comp- but only call him in dire POSITION VACANT circumstances! For all comps players will be expected to find their WE require the services of a RETAIL SHOP own reserves of a similar standard; and come early at ASSISTANT to fill in for staff whilst they are on 5.45 pm, prepared to pay fees on the night. leave. The dates will occur in March 2016 for 3 weeks Night Comp fees are Junior $6 member/ $8 non- and again in May member; Senior $8 member $10 non member 2016 for 5 weeks. Please apply in writing, stating Next week’s paper should have options for the previous work experience to P.O. Box 294, Norfolk younger players to get into tennis again. Please Island 2899.
The Norfolk Island Golf Club - Saturday ...... 2 person Ambrose - non The Golf Report golfers welcome - 8.30am and 1pm ‘ Loud Shirt Day ‘ was the theme of the day for Visitors to Norfolk our clubhouse is open daily from last Saturday’s Golf, a stroke event, a conception of 11am for a refreshing drink and enjoy the view from Kosene [ Diesel ] Kepu’s some years ago and some the veranda with lunch available Monday to Friday bright and colourful shirts came out of the closet on a from 12- 2pm . Sunday enjoy afternoon tea $ 12.50 p/p very warm and humid day. or High Tea $35.00 p/p 1.30 - 4.30pm . Bookings are And winning the day [not with the brightest shirt essential and please call Natalie of Sweet Pea Bakery but the best golf] was Andrew [ Umi ] Umlauft with 51476 for enquiries and reservations. a 68 nett on a c/b from Beau Magri also on 68 nett. Finally a ‘ Thought for the Day ‘ ...... When Regular visitor Matty Norton came in 3rd on 70 nett you are right, no one remembers, When you are wrong on a c/b from Kim Davies. , no one forgets. The best of the Ladies was Renay Robertson with Good golfing everyone. a 71 nett from Belinda Grube 72 nett. The Pro-Pin 4th ‘ Squirrel ‘ went to Matty Norton, the All-In 9/18th Fred Howe, and the Men’s 2nd shot to 1/10th Beau Magri. The “Island Plumbing & Gas “Putt Off continues its growth with no one claiming the putt and today is worth $105. Wednesday’s golf was an individual stableford with bonus pt’s for the ‘ 2 Drips ‘ Ansbury Christian Cup. What started off as a better day for golf with a refreshing breeze turned into a very wet final 6 or 7 holes for half of the field deciding that it was not much fun out there. 12 players out of a field of 24 completed the 18 holes. Pat McCoy was the best of the Ladies with 31 pt’s from Thelma Partridge 30 pt’s and Edie Christian 27 pt’s. Wet weather did not bother Errol Wilson Norfolk Island Golf Club swimming in with 37 pt’s just in front of mud lark Fred Howe with 36 pt’s and puddle jumping Tony Scicluna 35 pt’s. Pat McCoy claimed the Pro-Pin 4th. Today’s golf is the “ Olive Cafe “Monthly Medal and Lisner Trophy Rd 2. With overseas players arriving for the ‘ 2016 Veterans Tournament ‘ should make for a large field so please make a special effort to be early getting your card to the match committee. Tee off times are 8.30 am and 1 pm. Tomorrow Sunday is ‘ Police Charity Day ‘ a 9 hole The 4 person Ambrose event with tee off at 1pm. Come Olive down and enjoy a fun afternoon and support this annual Monthly Medal Competition day raising money for community organisations. The booking sheet is on the notice board with limited spaces left. If you are unable to make the golf, come ROUND 2 TODAY! along at 4 O’Clock for the chocolate wheel and live music with Matt Zarb Tee off 8.30am or 1.00pm. Next week’s golf is dominated by the 2016 Veteran’s Visitors with a current handicap are very welcome! Golf Tournament. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with the Presentation Friday night. Don’t miss your chance to record a score towards Next week’s Golf :- The Olive Cafe Cumulative Monthly Medal - Sunday ...... Police Charity Day 9 hole Competition (best 7 out of 11) for your chance to 4 person ambrose - 2pm win a return airfare! - Tuesday ...... 1st Rd Veterans Tournament - 8 am and 1pm GREAT COMPETITION – - Wednesday ...... Individual Stableford - 1 GREAT PRIZES - GREAT ATMOSPHERE pm Norfolk Island Golf Club - No 1 Quality Row Ph: 22354 / 23603(Pro Shop) www.norfolkislandgolf.com - Thursday ...... 2nd Rd Veterans Tournament Open for social play 7 days a week – golfers and non-golfers - 8am and 1 pm always welcome Lunch available Mon / Tues / Thurs / Fri - with spectacular - Friday ...... 3rd Rd Veterans views from our verandah Tournament - 8am and 1pm Full bar service & tea and coffee available daily CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc
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- 8 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 5 Friday 5 February 2016
PLANNING ACT 2002 VARIATION OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND PLAN 2002 I, Gary Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island and delegate of the Commonwealth Minister under Item 1.128 of the Schedule to the Minister’s Norfolk Island Delegation Instrument 2015 (No. 1) (Commonwealth), give notice of a draft plan to vary the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 to introduce “community division” of land as a permissible with consent use or development in Norfolk Island and enable commencement of the remaining provisions of the Community Title Act 2015.
The draft Plan applies to all land in the following zones identified in the Zoning Map:
� Rural, � Rural Residential, � Residential, � Mixed Use, � Business, � Light Industry, � Industrial, � Special Use
The aim and intent of the draft Plan is to:
1. Add “community division” as defined in the Community Title Act 2015 as a permissible (with consent) use or development within certain zones in Norfolk Island. 2. Add provisions to generally guide community scheme development applications, generally consistent with the existing provisions that guide subdivision development applications; in a new Clause 110(a) of the Plan; 3. Add “community division” to the definition of “Development” in the Administrative Definitions of Clause 114 of the Plan; and 4. Add a definition of “community division" to the Purpose Definitions of Clauses 116 and 117 of the Plan.
Public Exhibition In accordance with subsection 11(1) of the Planning Act 2002 the draft plan and Explanatory Notes are available for inspection, during business hours, between Monday 8th February 2016 and Monday 7th March 2016 at the Planning Office at the Administration of Norfolk Island, New Military Barracks, Kingston.
Submissions Any person may make written submissions to the Chief Executive Officer about this draft plan. All submissions must be received by Friday Monday 7th March 2016 and signed by at least one person making the submission. If a submission objects to the draft plan, the grounds for objections must be specified in the submission.
Dated 4 February 2016
GARY HARDGRAVE ADMINISTRATOR OF NORFOLK ISLAND - 9 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 5 Friday 5 February 2016
PLANNING ACT 2002 DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN I, Gary Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island and delegate of the Commonwealth Minister under Item 1.128 of the Schedule to the Minister’s Norfolk Island Delegation Instrument 2015 (No. 1) (Commonwealth), give notice of a draft development control plan to provide in greater detail than shown in the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 (as amended) for the specific category of use or development, “community division” of land, as defined in the Community Title Act 2015.
Land to which the draft development control plan applies The draft development control pan applies to all land in the following zones identified in the Zoning Map:
� Rural, � Rural Residential, � Residential, � Mixed Use, � Business, � Light Industry, � Industrial, � Special Use
Aim and Intent of the draft development control plan The aim and intent of the draft development control plan is:
a. To ensure, subject to the Community Title Act 2015, the Planning Act 2002 and the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 (as amended) , that use and development of land for “community division” is undertaken in a manner that is sensitive to the Island’s unique environmental and cultural heritage; b. To allow for land use and development that would not otherwise be achieved by conventional subdivision as defined in the Subdivision Act 2002; and c. To ensure that “community division” use and development is consistent with and complies with the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 (as amended).
Public Exhibition In accordance with section 21 of the Planning Act 2002 the draft development control plan and Supporting Documentation are available for inspection, during business hours, between Monday 8th February 2016 and Monday 7th March 2016 at the Planning Office at the Administration of Norfolk Island, New Military Barracks, Kingston.
Submissions Any person may make written submissions to the Chief Executive Officer about this draft development control plan. All submissions must be received by Monday 7th March 2016 and signed by at least one person making the submission. If a submission objects to the draft development control plan, the grounds for objections must be specified in the submission.
Dated 4 February 2016
GARY HARDGRAVE ADMINISTRATOR OF NORFOLK ISLAND
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST NO. 4/16 PRODUCTION OF 2016 FOUNDATION DAY RE-ENACTMENT EVENT The Administration of Norfolk Island invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) to produce the annual Foundation Day re- enactment event on Sunday 6 March 2016.
An Invitation and Conditions, Draft Contract and Equipment and Specification List are available online at the Administration of Norfolk Island website: http://norfolkisland.gov.nf/tenders&eoi/OpenTenders/
Enquires should be submitted to Janelle Blucher of Norfolk Island Museum on phone 23788 or by email [email protected]
Expressions of Interest are to be marked “Expressions of Interest – “Production of 2016 Foundation Day Re-enactment Event EOI No. 4/16” and emailed to [email protected] by 9.00am Norfolk Island time on Wednesday 17 February 2016.
JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - 10 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 5 Friday 5 February 2016
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROMOTION OF SPORT The Administration of Norfolk Island continues to support the promotion of sport in Norfolk Island by offering financial assistance for a range of approved purposes as set out in Administration Policy and Guidelines No. 2004/08.
Applications are invited from eligible individual athletes and sporting organisations. Applications are to be lodged on the form provided in the Policy and Guideline documentation which is available at http://norfolkisland.gov.nf/forms/Sports Grants/.
Applications for the 2015/2016 financial year close at 4pm on Monday 22 February 2016. Applications must be returned, together with supporting documentation as specified, to the Chief Executive Officer, The Administration of Norfolk Island, New Military Barracks, Kingston, Norfolk Island. Late applications will not be considered.
Any enquiries can be directed to Bella Wilson at the Administration on telephone 22001 extension 8 or by email to [email protected].
Dated 5 January 2016
BRUCE TAYLOR ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS The next sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down for Tuesday 9th February 2016 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston.
A. V. A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT
LIQUOR ACT 2005 Application is made for the relocation of the current Tavern Licence from premises situated on Portion 38i1 to premises known as ‘Black Rock Café’ situated on Portion 25c Taylors Road.
LARRY QUINTAL & BARBARA QUINTAL LICENSEES
***** Come Worship With Us. CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Reverend David Fell. Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 / 53040 Administrator Father Paul Hilder https://norfolkislandchurchofengland.wordpress.com Parish Council President - Dave Porter, for Baptism, SUNDAY SERVICES 8.30am St Barnabas Chapel - First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave 22162. Communion Service with children’s proggramme followed Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) by morning tea (Morning Prayer Service first Sunday of the MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am month). 4.30pm Evening Prayer and Sing Along at All Saints Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. Church Kingston. 10.00am Morning Worship on first Sunday of each month at All Saints Church Kingston. 9.45am Radio Programme on VL2NI AM band. UNITING CHURCH Other Activities School Scripture - each Wednesday at Cascade Road - Telephone: 22179 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second Rev. Owen Lukins Tuesday 7.30am Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me” We are the church of the “open door”. Our two historic (Matt.19:14) buildings All Saints Kingston and St. Barnabas Mission SUNDAY 7th at 10am: Service of Baptism. All Chapel are open 24 hours for sightseeing, quiet reflection, and welcome prayer. TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH the AM Band Pastor Dion Fourie OPPORTUNITY SHOP Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 The Opportunity Shop sells email: [email protected] Good clean clothes, Small household items, Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books OPEN ON MONDAYS ONLY, 2: 00 TO 4: 00 PM. South Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested Norfolk Island CDs persons. HOURS- Monday to Friday: TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts 9 am to 12 Noon & 2 pm to 4pm; time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon THURSDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio Closed Public Holidays Norfolk SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- Solid MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Bible preaching SUNDAY 2.00pm Special Public Talk by visiting oversas VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for visitor entitled “Are Gods ways really beneficial?”; 2.30pm worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. Bible Study subject Jehovah, the God of communication. SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – Job 42 : 4; 3.00pm Final talk entitled “The best life ever” Tourist Attraction THURSDAY 7.00pm. Bible Study. Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display Free home Bible study offered to people of all ages. Open on Mondays only, 2: 00 to 4: 00 pm. Answers to Bible questions available on www.jw.org Admission $2:00 COMBINED CHURCHES (Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone 22606 for details. SCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays
METEOROLOGICAL DATA FEBRUARY 2016 DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME Wednesday 28th 1011.4 26.2 19.7 SSE 12 1638 Trace 9.1 Thursday 29th 1013.1 26.4 19.8 SE 11 1405 0.6 10.6 Friday 30th 1016.0 27.5 20.9 WNW 15 1135 Trace 11.5 Saturday 31st 1015.7 27.9 21.6 W 10 0943 0.0 8.5 Sunday 1st 1014.8 27.9 22.6 NNE 15 2259 0.0 5.2 Monday 2nd 1013.5 27.1 23.5 NE 21 2359 3.8 1.9 Tuesday 3rd 1010.6 26.1 21.2 N 21 1604 37.2 0.6 MONTHLY MEANS FOR FEB. (All Years) RAINFALL SO FAR FOR FEB : 41.0mm MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 24.9 RAINFALL FOR 2015 TO DATE : 178.0mm MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 19.6 MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1290.0mm DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.1 AVERAGE FEBRUARY RAINFALL : 180.8mm AVE 1 JAN TO END FEB : 85.6mm Rainfall measured 9am - 9am the following day