FREE BliBli Bulletin “Our River Community” Issue 19 | SUMMER 2015/16

? Native Finger Limes

Bli Bli and Districts Update

The Historical Legacy of Patrick Bennett

BLI BLI COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS A MESSAGE FROM The Bli Bli Community Association

The Bli Bli Public Hall & Community Well what a busy year 2015 was, when you look back over the 6 editions of the Association Inc is the parent Bulletin produced this year it provides a snap shot of 2015 and what the local organisation of Bli Bli’s own local groups were busy achieving. The Bli Bli Community has grown again this year Magazine, distributed FREE to over 3000 homes and business in with Halycon now completed, Cutters Ridge quickly filling up, Parklakes 1 just Bli Bli and the surrounding district. about completed and now Parklakes 2 well under way.

PO Box 1, Bli Bli 4560 Next year will see many more changes no doubt. Early in the year we will be holding another meeting to gauge the community interest in a bank moving to ADVERTISING the new shops to be built at Bli Bli. We have invited Heritage Bank to address [email protected] the community which will be held in the School Hall on Tuesday 16 February 0400 752 766 from 6pm. Please mark it in your diary and come along and see what they have Editorial contributions welcome to say. The benefits of a bank of this type will be great for all the community [email protected] groups in our area and will make their life of fundraising much easier. But we Bli Bli Public Hall & Community have to show to the Bank that there is a desire for Heritage to move to town, so Association Inc Meetings please come along to the meeting. 7.30 - 9.00pm At this stage the Bulletin will become a seasonal magazine being produced at Third Tuesday each month the start of the 4 seasons, so the next edition will be out at the start of Autumn. Bli Bli Public Hall By doing so we hope to be able to include more articles from a wider selection All Residents are welcome. of groups, so if you have any stories please forward them to us. [email protected] Once again the Xmas Carols were a great event and seems to be getting big Hall Bookings & Old Church and better year by year. Congratulations to everyone involved and a special Bookings: 0409 669 704 thank you to all the sponsors. The Community Association wishes to thank [email protected] everyone involved with their events during the year and take this opportunity to

Business Number 22132715 wish everyone a safe and wonderful Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in 2016. www.blibli.qld.au Design and Print Next edition for Autumn closes for submissions to BrandGrowth - 0431 771 059 the editor and advertising on Monday 15 February Front page photo – with deliveries early March. FESTIVE TRADING Bli Bli Community Christmas Carols

OPEN On Tuesday 16 February at 6pm Heritage Bank will present to the Bli Bli Community in the School Hall, Bli Bli State 6am-9pm every day except School, School Rd, the opportunity that exists for the 23rd Dec open till Midnight establishment of a Heritage Bank at Bli Bli. Please come facebook.com/bliblicommunity along and find out more as this will only happen if the 25th Dec Christmas Day 6-1pm Community supports the idea.

ISSUE 19 | SUMMER 2015/16 | Page 3 BLI BLI CAROLS – HARD TO BEAT!

We thought the Carols of 2014 were a great success well 2015 team from Ray White Bli Bli for their great support. This year we Carols were BlievenBli Blibetter. The weather Bli Bli wasBli threatening and Community with Community Communityalso had additional food stalls with hot dogs, sushi and fairy floss. such a windy week, the weather held up for the evening to allow the The carols were hosted by the past headmaster Des Deighton, it fantastic KC Fireworks to go off without a hitch. A BIG thankyou was great to see Des back at the school in his very appropriate to KC Fireworks for their generous support year after year. red shirt. The school choir children once again gave a wonderful Apart fromChristmas holding a community event for the ever growing performance. Carols A very special thank you to Wendy Cook of the school population of BliChristmas Bli, the night also raises money to support Carols Christmasfor all the hoursCarols she dedicated in organising such a successful the school Chappy Heather. This year we raised $3,700 event, Regan and White’s IGA for all their ongoing support for towards the Chappy program in the school which is the Bli Bli community and the school. Thank you to the School wonderful to enable this FrprogramFrFr idatoida beida able continue.yyy 4th4th 4th DecDec ChaplaincyDec Committee,emberemberember the Bli Bli Community Association and The afternoon kicked off with freeat rides the on the oval for the children staff from the Bli Bli State School for all their help and support. to enjoy and this year. The childrenat hadat thea wonderfultheBli Bli Blitime Bli andBli Bli there Primar Primar PrimarFinally, a greatyy School y bigSchool thankSchool you to our generous sponsors of this were even a number of adults spotted enjoying the rides as well. community event, Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Parklakes Thank you to the Bli Bli FCommunityFununF unstar star Association, startsts atts at 3.30pmatDerek 3.30pm 3.30pm and Jo Fosterwith with with Rides Ridesat RidesBli Bli, and IGA and Rivermarkets,and Entertainment Entertainment Entertainment Ray White Bli Bli and Shadforths Civil from the Wetlands and the Rural Fire Brigade, who did a fantastic Contractors. We greatly appreciate your generous contributions job on the BBQ under much pressure from5pm 5pmthe longfor linesfor BBQ of BBQ hungry, other , other foodto our food wonderful and and Communitydrinks drinks Christmas Carols as without it families. Thank you also to Ed and Natasha5pm Hackenberg for BBQ and the, otherwe food could not and hold such drinks an event. See you next year! CarolsCarolsCarols star star startingtingting at at 7pmat 7pm 7pm follo follo followewedwed by dby bythe the the Fi Fireworks reworksFireworks Spec Spec Spectaculartaculartacular WeWe WewWe wouldn ouldn wwouldn’touldn’t ’thave have’t havehave done done donedone it itwithout it withoutit without without our our ourmajor majormajor major sponsors: sponsors sponsors: sponsors:

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Phone: 5441 8086 fax: 5475 7277 Mobile: 0409 260 981 [email protected] Locked bag 72, sunshine Coast Mail Centre Qld 4560 ell another Christmas and WETLANDS REFURB Peter Wellington MP New Year period has zipped W Refurbishments to the old Cane by and I hope you all enjoyed some Cutters’ Building at the Maroochy time to relax, catch up with friends A word from Wetlands have been completed. Member for Nicklin and loved ones and recharge the batteries after a very busy 2014. These works included renewal of the PO Box 265 roofing as well as excavation around ROUNDABOUT FINISHED the base of the building and retaining QLD 4560 Many Locals will be very pleased to walls for improved drainage. see the completion of the Bli Bli - Rectification works were also carried Phone: (07) 5441 6933 Fax: (07) 5441 6255 Nambour Road roundabout in recent out to the floor on the downstairs E-mail [email protected] CR STEVE ROBINSONweeks. level of the building. The contractor is putting some The next stage of works will involve a LET’S TALK Phone: 5441 8086 Fax: 5475 7277 Mobile:finishing 0409 touches 260 to 981the landscaping [email protected] renewal of the interpretative display If you’d like to talk with me about so this will make it a very attractive upstairs. anything that’s happening around entry statement into the thriving Bli Bli or anywhere on the Sunshine Locked Bag 72, Sunshine Coast Mail Centretownship Qld of Bli 4560 Bli. These works are scheduled to start in February and will take around Coast you can do just that at my It’s great to see the last of the monthly ‘meet and greet’ sessions at roadworks in this area and I’d like to one month to complete, weather the River Markets outside the IGA. say a very big thankyou to everyone permitting. Recognising Bli Bli’s heritage for their patience whileWorld’s these Complementing largest this projectfloating will be The nextwetlands meeting is Tuesday, very important works were under the sealing of Sports Road that leads February 3 from 9am to 11am. I hope WELLINGTON’S Way This year marks 150 years since the original South Sea Islandersconstruction. Bli Bli’s firstto floating the wetlands. wetland is now out on theto see water you there! in Parklakes. I arrived on the Sunshine Coast and this anniversary was joined Mayor Mark Jamieson and community members to launch commemorated with a special event in November. While I was the wetland recently and was intrigued at the environmental science Peter Wellington’s Christmas Message unable to attend, I would like to acknowledge the significance of behind it. The plant species which make up the wetland have extensive this event, congratulate DASSI Assn Inc. on what I hear was a Nicole is an awardroots thatwinning stretch skin down therapist below the surface to help keep the lake clean While much of the South East corner has been experiencing our typical summer storms, most of our state remains drought fantastic event, and thank Mayor Mark Jamieson for attending on with over– it’s10 quiteyears an experience. innovative approach to protecting and enhancing our declared with many farmers praying for Christmas rains. behalf of council. I’m told it was a great day of speeches, traditionalNicole specialises waterways. in advanced The treatments University such of as the Sunshine Coast is now studying the microdermabrasion & advanced peels as well as Jenny and I recently joined 350 people who attended the Rural Press Club’s Boots and Black Tie Drought Relief Ball at Parliament food and entertainment. I’m proud that council supports importantfacials, all waxingwetland services, as manicures part of the & pedicures world’s largest floating wetland research project. House to raise much needed funds to go towards helping families and communities in drought affected regions of . cultural heritage events such as this through its Heritage Levy. with Shellack options, spray tans & special occasion makeup. Like “Nicole’s beautyKeeping room Bli Bli “the on face mozzies book at bay A major fundraising element of the evening was a charity auction. On behalf of the people of Nicklin I donated an original art work to get professional skin care advice and take by Jeanette Christianson titled “I am not Emused”, which raised $650 toward the appeal. In all, the event raised approximately Displaying our history advantageI ofjoined great council monthly officers specials. on a routine mosquito inspection around $40,000 which will be distributed to struggling farming families through the Western Queensland Drought Appeal, Queensland Last month the Bli Bli on Maroochy Historical Society held an Or call to makeMaroochy an appointment River late last today month. While the mozzies have certainly Country Women’s Association and Buy A Bale. outstanding display at the public hall, titled Remembering Our Locals. become0438 609 more 072 of a nuisance, as they do in Bli Bli most summers, The display contained a number of memorabilia, local stories and there’s not currently any increase in disease risk as the particular Hopefully many Christmas wishes will be granted and the rains will come, but if not, at least our farmers will know we are behind various historical displays honouring our local men and women species bothering us at the moment is not a known disease carrier. them. during WW1-2. One of the unique features of the display was the Council has just carried out aerial treatments to reduce the larval recognition of all the animals who supported our war veterans, If you are looking at a charity to support this year, why not buy a bale and get behind our farmers. Donations can be as little as numbers. The mosquito treatment products are not harmful to with stories of their incredible acts of bravery to help save the lives $10 and are tax deductable, simply go to: https://www.buyabale.com.au/donate humans and other living creatures and they are applied under strict who served. I would like to sincerely congratulate president Ailsa state and federal legislation including under a Marine Parks Permit Watson and her hardworking committee, the CWA and all the On behalf of Jenny and I, I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. issued by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. volunteers and supporters for making this such a memorable day. Plans in place for Halcyon Another year gone By the time I write my next column the holidays will have been and It was terrific to attend the launch of Halcyon Landing’s community gone, so I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy disaster management plan. Presentations were provided by the New Year. I look forward to catching up with many of you in 2016. emergency response group chair, David Snell, Sunshine Coast Council, Hopefully many Christmas wishes will and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services representatives. This plan provides detailed information for Haylcon residents on what to do to in the event of a natural disaster. It’s terrific to see I would like to wish you be granted and the rains will come, a community group using their initiative to get on the front foot before disaster strikes, rather than leaving it to the last minute. all a Merry Christmas but if not, at least our farmers will and a Happy New Year! know we are behind them.

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high traffic numbers, the fact that it is used New Residential Precincts – Cutter's by school buses and is highly dangerous Ridge, Halcyon Living and when wet. The project included the Parklakes II widening and sealing of the dirt road Over the last 2 years council has which will ensure our important tourist approved the construction of three new attractions remain accessible by the wider developments. Cutters Ridge has been a public as well as locals. real success with only a few remaining Division 9 Edgewater Village – Bli Bli Castle lots left to purchase. Halcyon Living is an over 50's Lifestyle Resort that was so Pathway popular that it is already sold out so the An important addition to the local pathway Bli Bli and Districts Update owners have recently contracted to build has recently been completed linking another resort in Parklakes II, the latest Edgewater Village to Bli Bli Castle. The suburb to commence land sales. old pathway was gradually falling apart and with the support of funding from the In response to the requests of many River Markets Shopping Centre Cutter's Ridge development the new 3 residents, this Sunshine Coast Council - In another critical addition to a growing Bli metre wide pathway creates a safe and Division 9 update focuses on specific local Bli community, I was pleased work with key attractive approach to the Bli Bli Town issues for those communities. While the stakeholders to help ensure this significant Centre Council website, newspapers and Facebook upgrade to the popular 'River Markets' was will always provide some excellent approved. With the Supa IGA winning Maroochy Wetlands information, this newsletter aims to highlight several National Awards ably supported by Council has continued to support this some of the key activities and projects that many outstanding retail offerings, the new iconic environmental haven through the council and I have undertaken in and around shopping centre has really put Bli Bli back further upgrading of the original timber Bli Bli to improve your lifestyle in this great on the map. boardwalk that links an Interpretive Centre region. through the stunning wetlands to the Muller Park Revitalisation/Upgrade . Muller Park (on the banks of the Maroochy River) has received a major upgrade to all of Community Activities its facilities including two new large BBQ Sports Road The thriving communities of Bli Bli and shelters complete with electric BBQ's and a Council has only recently completed a Districts are always up to a variety of variety of seating options. Funding has also major upgrade to Sports Rd which takes activities. Here are some hardworking been put aside for this year to upgrade the visitors to the Maroochy Wetlands, the volunteers at Clean Up Australia Day. children's playground which will feature an Bilai Environmental Education Centre and indigenous theme for it. This is the home of Mc Martins Strawberry Farm. I was able Bli Bli's newest sporting club the Maroochy to argue the case for the upgrade in River Rowing Club which is in the process of council on the basis of it’s relatively building their new club facilities. Maroochy River Golf Club

This outstanding and newest golf club in the region was the first major project to be approved in 2012 when I first came to

council. Opened in June this year, the superb course was designed by Australian

golfing great Graham Marsh and boasts a quality clubhouse with conference facilities and restaurant. Already, this asset has become a huge drawcard for locals and visitors alike and is a welcome addition to the Bli Bli community.

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FRIDAY THE 13TH OF NOVEMBER The Bli Bli State School P&C Association, led by President, Clare Stampa, kindly donated the budget and time in organisation of this SAW THE FINAL EVENT RESULTING special celebration which saw students, parents, younger siblings FROM LAST YEAR’S FIRE - and invited guests tour the new building and classrooms, children entertained with a jumping castle, face painting, hula hoop dancing THE THANK YOU PARTY! and jumping for This event allowed all parties both within the school and across joy on a jumping the wider school community to view the reconstructed Block castle. Guests were M and to gather together in the spirit of closure and gratitude also catered for by for everyone’s solidarity and support. As part of the Thank You Narelle our Tuckshop Party, Mr Gerard Quinn (Principal) announced the names on Convenor and our the official sponsor’s board which is located at the front of the Courage Garden redeveloped learning precinct. The sponsors are as follows: Team who served up delicious treats GOLD ($1000 AND ABOVE) with the assistance of some volunteer STRIVE TO ACHIEVE Ray White Bli Bli – Ed and Natasha Hackenberg, White’s IGA, student helpers. Bli Bli Bakery, Halycon Landing, Sunshine Coast Super Oldies Soccer, Cotton Tree Caravan Park, David and Jan Suosaari. Join our school community. Bli Bli State School is a SILVER ($500 - $999) Edgewater Village Residents, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Maryanne close-knit school community where children come to Downs, Quirky Circle and Customers, Eumundi State School, play, learn and grow. The Honourable Peter Wellington MP Member for Nicklin. BRONZE (UP TO $499) We offer a safe and nurturing environment, rich with learning Bli Bli Public Hall, Tim Wilson, R & E Johnson, experiences for all children. Janet Wedmaier, Classroom Calendars. Other groups that will soon be included include the Sunshine Our students are diverse, confident and At Bli Bli State School, we are all striving to achieve Coast North Branch of the Queensland Association of compassionate. Our school boasts rolling hills of excellence – in our learning, in our teaching and in State School Principals in the GOLD category. green, with children playing happily under trees our relationships. and on playgrounds. Our classrooms are lively and You and your child will feel right at home in our colourful, full of discussion, learning and excitement. friendly, safe school. Our team is highly experienced and committed to providing the best outcomes and experiences for Please contact the friendly administration staff to your children. arrange a tour.

School Road, Bli Bli, Queensland 4560 Telephone (07) 5458 2111 [email protected]

www.blibliss.eq.edu.au ISSUE 19 | SUMMER 2015/16 | Page 11 Lime Sublime Finger Lime

CITRUS CAVIAR PERFECT FOR...

DRINKS

• Watch the finger lime pearls rise and fall in champagne, vodka, beer, cider etc. • Finger lime in mineral water or soda is so refreshing • Lime Squash – beats the hot weather rebuilt and SEAFOOD

• The perfect garnish with Seared Tuna, Scallops, Oysters, Smoked Salmon and any pan fried or baked fish refurbished TASTE

• Awesome added to aoli or any salad dressing THIS TIME LAST YEAR OUR BLI BLI STATE SCHOOL COMMUNITY WAS OVERWHELMED FROM A • Lightly thaw some vanilla ice-cream or coconut sorbet, add fingerlime pearls, refreeze – YUM MEANINGLESS ACT OF VANDALISM AND ARSON.

• Yoghurt with finger-lime As a result of that arson which devastated many people, including members of the lower grades and their teachers at • Fresh Fruit Salad with finger-lime zingers the school who lost everything in the fire. From devastation and • Make your Canapés and hors-de-oeuvres remarkable out of the ashes of that fire, many changes have taken place and with those changes have come a renewing of a community COOKING spirit that will overcome all and the school community just recently thanked those who have helped the school to achieve • Cheese Cakes, Pavlovas, Crumbles a normality and to sooth the hurts of that wanton act. • Lemon cake with finger lime icing

NATIVE FINGER LIMES • Goes well with eggs – omelettes, scrambled, benedict, AN EXCITING NEW INDUSTRY WHICH IS NATIVE TO THIS PART OF AUSTRALIA IS EMERGING IN OUR LOCAL AREA. hollandaise CHRIS AND SUE RYAN UPON MOVING TO BLI BLI SET ABOUT RESEARCHING WHAT THEY COULD GROW • Thai Green Curries, Pad Thai, Nasi Goreng

ON THEIR FARM THAT WOULD SUIT LOCAL CONDITIONS AND ADD TO THE BUSH TUCKER FLAVOURS THAT • Stir Fries – add at the end just before serving TOP RESTAURANTS AND FOODIES ENJOY.

After much research they settled on “Bush Caviar” as it is often Given the history of what has been grown in the local area in years called, otherwise known as finger lime. The trees are native to gone by, from pineapples to coffee to small crops, it is fantastic to see southern Qld and northern NSW. The finger limes are shaped like a new industry emerging in our local area and hopefully others can a small cucumber, but when broken open hundreds of zesty lime take the lead from Chris and Sue and develop other food industries bubbles, ‘pearls’, flow out, hence the description bush caviar. in our area. For more information click to www.limesublime.com.au

Chris and Sue have been very busy developing the ground, planting trees and now nurturing the trees to bear fruit. Last year was the first harvest on the trees and this year with some good early rain the crop is bigger and better and will only improve in taste over the years. For those of you who attended the Bli Bli Community Food Co-op earlier in the year, you would have met Chris selling the finger limes as well as some of his wonderful marmalade. This year Chris and Sue will supply a number of well-known Coast Restaurants as the chefs love to cook with the fresh finger limes. The Bli Bli IGA will also be stocking the finger limes so make sure you keep an eye out for this local product which is perfect for all sorts of foods, especially seafood, Thai, drinks (the bubbles float up and down), salads and desserts.

Page 12 | BLI BLI BULLETIN | ‘Our River Community’ ISSUE 19 | SUMMER 2015/16 | Page 13 Neighbourhood Watch QLD Bli Bli (Nambour 6) Each of us doing our bit Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is an internationally recognised program which helps to improve the quality of life within a neighbourhood by reducing crime and enhancing community safety. To find out more about Neighbourhood Watch in your area and how you can become involved, visit www.nhwq.org where you can subscribe to receive community news, events and other information related to your neighbourhood area.

REGISTER YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HOW TO REGISTER YOUR PARTY? With the end of school and Christmas festivities fast approaching it’s Registering your party is easy. You can register at your local police time to remind hosts to register their party with police. station using the Party Safe Registration Form or via the online party Registering your party .... Safe Online Registration Form. • Provides police with the opportunity to supply you with advice Try and register your party at least two weeks beforehand so that police and resources to help in organising a safe and lawful party. are able to supply you with all your Party Safe wristbands and other • Ensures that if things do go wrong on the night, police have helpful information well in time for your party. the information necessary to quickly and effectively deal with any issues. Stay informed about crime in our area… • Gives you access to: Go to www.police.qld.gov.au/sunshine where you o Non-reusable Party Safe wristbands, to use on the night - these will find the latest Police news including information help make identification of invited guests easier on Neighbourhood Watch and crime map. o A Party Safe poster which helps you let everyone know that your party has been registered with local police. Report incidents “Be responsible when organising a party and let police by calling know. Don’t let a celebration turn into a disaster.”

Area Coordinator: Michael Ballinger - 0410 908 274 Treasurer: Kay Packman - 5448 4282 Secretary: Barb Perfect - 5452 7670

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Page 14 | BLI BLI BULLETIN | ‘Our River Community’ ISSUE 18 | OCTOBER 2015 | Page 15 A FUTURE LEADER BARBER SHOP MOBILE: 0407 347 079 MICHAEL BEHRENS A LOCAL BLI BLI STATE SCHOOL STUDENT WAS AT THE XMAS CAROLS RAISING MONEY FOR CANCER SELLING DIFFERENT COLOUR RIBBONS, WHICH REPRESENT OPEN Every Wednesday and Thursday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Days will increase on demand • Plenty of off road Parking THE DIFFERENT FORMS OF CANCER. In BLI BLI opposite Main Roundabout

A gold ribbon for childhood cancer, orange for kidney cancer and white for lung cancer, etc, ect. This fantastic young man has been raising money for cancer research since he learnt his grandmother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The Bli Bli State School and White’s Supa • Garden Design • Retaining Walls • Fences • Turf IGA have provided an opportunity for Michael to sell his • Great Machine Hire Rates • Site Preparation • Rock & Concrete Breaker • Drainage Solutions • Levelling Bar • Hole Boring • Trench Digging ribbons during lunch school breaks and over weekends. So far Michaels efforts has seen him raise more than $2,000 LANDSCAPING, MACHINE HIRE AND EXTERIOR SERVICES Established 1996 QBSA1186703 through ribbon sales and donations. If you see Michael out 5450 0056 0437 142 498 selling please support him. Michael is to be congratulated [email protected] for someone so young showing so much initiative. Business based in Bli Bli

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Page 16 | BLI BLI BULLETIN | ‘Our River Community’ ISSUE 19 | SUMMER 2015/16 | Page 17 1. Enjoying the Xmas School Picnic by the 1. banks of the Maroochy River, circa 1930s 4. 2. How the local landscape has changed! Looking south from Willis Road towards Petrie Creek and Rosemount ridgeline, circa 1930s. 3. Capturing school life at Bli Bli, circa 1930s 4. An Espin Family Portrait – Four generations of the Espin Family, circa 1930s. From left to right - Clarrie Espin (standing), Marshall Espin senior with baby Hazel (seated) and Marshall Espin junior (standing). 2. 5. The Espin Family is connected to our local community history by their generous donation of land, ongoing community spirit and a local 5. road sign as seen in the Suncoast News article dated Sunday, 15th 1992. 6. Miss Margaret Kennedy’s Xmas Card, circa 1940s 7. Mr Patrick Bennett’s Xmas Greeting, circa 1940s

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Mr Patrick Bennett (centre with his stereo camera) and the Suosaari family at Dunethin Rock, circa 1940s THE HISTORICAL LEGACY OF PATRICK BENNETT: BLI BLI’S HEAD TEACHER (1935 TO 1952) AND AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER

STANDING ON DUNETHIN ROCK SCANNING THE MAROOCHY RIVER VALLEY BELOW, MR PATRICK BENNETT LEVELLED HIS TAILBOARD CAMERA ON THE WIDE BASALT SHELF TO BEGIN A PANORAMIC SEQUENCE OF THE RURAL LANDSCAPE THAT STRETCHED ALONG THE RIVERBANKS TOWARDS THE DISTANT COAST.

Patrick Bennett had developed an early interest in photography there for the next 16 years. Having come from the Harlin State School through his time as a school teacher. He purchased a turn of the in the upper Valley, Patrick was well acquainted with rural century tailboard bellows camera, which used glass negatives to life and the children of dairy farmers. Patrick had been appointed as record images of the landscape, family, friends and local life. Using teacher there in 1911, only 2 years after the Harlin State School was this old fashioned camera, he recorded a collection of 100 glass established. He taught at Harlin for the next 23 years. From 1935, he negatives of the Maroochy River region, including Bli Bli from the began to know and to encourage the sixty or more children of the local 1930s to the 1950s. Like many of the early photographers of the sugar cane and fruit famers who attended the Bli Bli State School. 19th and 20th Centuries, Patrick Bennett was interested in capturing From the beginning of his tenure at the Bli Bli State School, Patrick more than personal memories for his family album. His historic was involved with the teaching, sports and social welfare of the school collection is populated with a variety of images, which provide a children in his care. In 1935, his teaching began at the original wooden deeper insight into life in the Maroochy District. The images show school, established in 1901 on the ridgeline of Willis Road. However the local development and rural landscape changes occurring along through the tireless efforts of the teachers, the parents and the School the Maroochy River and surrounding the small riverside community of Committee, a new school was scheduled to open in 1937. Thus Mr Bli Bli during the 1930s and 1950s. Through these heritage images, Bennett was the first Head teacher to have taught in both the original we can better understand the local changes, which influenced the school and the new school. Three of the key social events of the school natural landscape, daily transportation between localities, local farming calendar year were Arbor Day, the Fancy Dress Ball and the Xmas industry, school and social life and early river and beach tourism. Picnic. Children, teachers and parents would join together to celebrate When Patrick was appointed as Head teacher at Bli Bli State School achievements and to enjoy the festivities. Patrick Bennett encouraged in early 1935, the Bennett family moved to the district and settled these three school traditions to continue and flourish during his tenure.

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A group of keen young athletes from Bli Bli recently competed at the And one last special mention goes to the Bli Bli Parents who all put in a first big competition of the athletics season - the Suncoast Regional huge effort transporting the athletes, marquees and volunteering to help Relay competition. This competition see’s athletes from centres keep everything on track on the day ... thanks to Team Manager Nicki, across the whole region from Deception Bay right up to South Burnett Paul and Tina who had recently completed officials training and took on Rory still came to support everyone and Caelan competed with Maroochy LAC Nicki working hard to make sure all the athletes got to their events competing in track teams of 4 and in field teams of 2. This year 17 Bli officiating shot put and our merry band of volunteers... Sam, Kristian, Bli Athletes competed and 3 of our athletes joined either a Nambour or Lloyd, Fergus, Patricia, Brooke, Lakilua and Kirsty. Maroochy team in a collaborative effort giving athletes the opportunity There’s plenty more to go in the season, Bli Bli Little Athletics has track to compete in their own age/gender group. We compliment Caelan, meets most Saturday afternoons at Lefoes Rd Bli Bli and welcome all Shakiah and Rebecca for their good sportsmanship by participating in aspiring athletes for some family, fun and fitness. Check us out at Bbla. BLI BLI TENNIS CLUB teams from other centres. com.au or find us on facebook. LEFOES ROAD Unfortunately U12 athlete Rory broke his arm on the eve of the competition but an early morning reshuffle of the teams by Team For court hire visit www.tennis.com.au/blibli Manager Nicki ensured that all athletes still competed even if it was To become a member or for casual hire in an older age group. Rory was disappointed to miss out but is PHONE 0422 030 901 recovering well and may even be out of his cast for the school holidays ... We have our fingers crossed for that.

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Club president Russell Muller said the sponsorship funds received from the Audi dealership creates further confidence as the club continues to grow into a well-recognised and well respected regatta force in so many competition events throughout South-East Queensland.

Gold medal winners, Sarah Bryan, Sophie Quinn, Connor Aldridge, Sinead Hayes and Olivia Shipton

Annual Historical Society A great afternoon was had by all of those who attended this year’s annual Bli Bli On Councillor Steve Robinson opens the afternoon. Maroochy Historical Society event. The Betty Gerrard alongside of a tribute to her father. afternoon’ main theme was to commemorate “REMEMBERING OUR LOCALS” and “ANIMALS Group photograph of those who attended this year’s event. AT WAR” as part of this year’s Remembrance Day Tribute to those who have served our country in a time of war and conflict.

Councillor Steve Robinson opened the afternoon.

This annual event conducted by Bli Bli On Maroochy Historical Society Inc, is a great opportunity for the Bli Bli public to come along and share of our local past and history of the place where we live. Our own Historical Society are a dedicated group of people who have this enthusiasm to preserve our own Bli Bli History and if you would like to come along and join, why not give Ailsa a ring on 5448 4848 and you would be more than welcomed......

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As we prepare for the end of the year, it is time to reflect THE BOARDWALKS upon what we have achieved here, at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary, in 2015. It has been a year of changes. New road, new The upgrading of our boardwalk system is an ongoing project, boardwalk, new display area – a lot has been accomplished. with the replacement of the old boardwalk to the first crab hide recently completed with an improved version. Our aim is to have the THE ROAD whole track to the river easily accessible and safe for all users. Whilst many people were sad to see the original dirt road into the wetlands sealed, the new road has made a big difference to the THE PEOPLE wetlands experience. Visitors can now more easily access the As with all community support groups, the number of our sanctuary, and adjacent strawberry farm, whilst the road retains the volunteers has changed over time. Some have been with us for Phone 5448 5853 charm and feeling of adventure that comes with the drive to our entry. all of our 25 years and some have only recently joined us. THE BUILDINGS To one and all we extend our heartfelt thanks Open Monday-Friday 7am-6pm; Saturday 7am-2pm Change is also evident within the information centre. The Sunshine for your time, effort and enthusiasm. Parking Lot - Bus stops at the front door Coast Council has undertaken the refurbishment of the old cane cutters Thanks also goes to Cr Steve Robinson for his tremendous effort barracks, which will operate as the office and display rooms for the on our behalf and wholehearted support of our goals and ideas. Support Group volunteers. Whilst the job is scheduled for completion next year, we are now open for business in the reconstructed Lastly, we would like to thank our visitors and the wonderful Order yOur Christmas upstairs room and invite everyone to come and have a look. New Bli Bli Community. With your ongoing patronage, we can displays are being designed, constructed and installed in the first only get bigger and better, with the result being a top-notch meats nOw!! few months of 2016 and we eagerly await the finished product. environmental asset for the whole Sunshine Coast. The Education Department will be fully located in the other Merry Christmas to all and we extend to you our building, thus enhancing the ease of operation for both groups. wishes for a safe and happy New Year. TRADITIONAL HAMS CHICKEN Premium Boneless Leg Ham: Double smoked Lilydale Chicken Rolls: TURKEY Australian leg ham. NOW Boned & rolled. Fresh Lilydale Whole Turkey: THEN Serves 4-5 people. Sizes available. Leg Ham on the bone: Traditionally smoked to provide Lilydale Whole Chicken: Premium Turkey Breast Roll: an exceptional flavour. Fresh free range Lilydale Chicken. Minimum weight 2kg. Hormone free. Stuffing available. Ham Bags. THE ROAD Honey Macadamia / Traditional DUCK / Spinach & Pinenut. Free range whole ducks. Approx 2kg each. Frozen Steggles Turkey: Selected sizes. Stuffing available. Premium turkey stuffed Spinach & Pinenut Turducken: with succulent duck, then stuffed / Honey Macadamia with moist chicken. Traditional / Sundried Tomato GOURMET BEEF A perfect blend of flavours. THE CARPARK Scotch Fillet Roast Sirloin Roast Black Russian Roast: Marinated in rich beef flavours topped with mustard and pepper seasoning.

PREMIUM PORK Boned & Rolled Pork Loin TASMANIAN LAMB THE INFORMATION CENTRE Fresh Leg of Pork Bone in Lamb Leg CHRISTMAS Rack of Pork: A well presented Boned & Rolled Lamb Leg TRADING HOURS roast with plenty of crackle. Butterflied Lamb Leg MonMon 21Dec Dec 22 7am-6pm7am-6pm MonTues 29Dec Dec 29 7am-6pm7am-6pm Feeds 3-5 people. Tues 22 Dec 7am-6pm Wed 30 Dec 7am-6pm Ezy Carve Lamb Leg Tues Dec 23 7am-6pm Tues Dec 30 7am-6pm Pickled Pork WedWed 23Dec Dec 24 7am-5pm7am-6pm WedThurs 31Dec Dec 31 7am-5pm7am-6pm Bone in Lamb Shoulder Thurs 24 Dec 7am-5pm Fri 1 Jan Closed Pork Scotch Thurs Dec 25 Closed Thurs Jan 1 Closed Boned & Rolled Lamb Shoulder Fri 25 Dec Closed Sat 2 Jan 7am-2pm Stuffings available: Traditional FriSat 26Dec Dec 26 Closed FriSun 3Jan Jan 2 7am-6pmClosed / Apricot & Macadamia Nut Marinades, Sundried Tomato & Basial, SatSun 27Dec Dec 27 Closed Sat Jan 3 7am-2pm / Sage & Onion Rosemary Mint, Sovalaki. SunMon 28Dec Dec 28 Closed THE BOARDWALK We wish you a Meaty Christmas and a Hammy New Year!

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EDGEWATER VILLAGE HELD ANOTHER VERY SUCCESSFUL FAIR ON THE 31ST OCTOBER 2015. AT THE END OF THE DAY THE FAIR HAD RAISED CLOSE TO $10,000.00 TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS CHARITIES, THE BLI BLI SCHOOL AND OUR OWN RURAL FIRE BRIGADE.

The Fair was opened by the Mayor for the Sunshine Coast, Councillor Mark Jamison.

The Edgewater Singers and the Bli Bli State School Choir provided some great entertainment with their wonderful renditions of some classical music of yesteryear and today.

A special thank you must be given to the sterling job by our own Rural Fire Brigade who provided the B.B.Q breakfast, morning tea as well as lunchtime fare of great burgers. These chosen few are always in the thick of things when it comes to donating their time to worthwhile causes and at the Fair it was no exception.

For many it was the culmination of hard work and organizing and this year’s Fair was no different, well done for another year!

And we must not forget all the stallholders for their contribution to make this annual event possible.

I will see ya at the next Fair next year......

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The Bli Bli Branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association October rolled around & we sold lucky numbers to raise funds for would like to thank sincerely the Bli Bli Bulletin for their advertising over Cancer Research, $400 in prizes and &$400 profit, which was gratefully the past 12 months. accepted.

Thanks to your interest our numbers have grown from 6 to 14 and A big thanks also to the Bingo players at RSL Club, for counting.... the big part they played with their support of the lucky numbers.

The QCWA is not an old ladies group, despite what people may believe, Not big jobs, any of them, but rewarding & with a sense of value at we are a group of like-minded girls (ladies) who want to help those less having continually assisted with these helpful causes. fortunate than ourselves, and do it whenever the opportunity presents itself. Someone said to me, many many moons ago, that when you do something and feel good about it, you get what is known as FIF (funny Throughout this last year we have again supported “The Shack” at Inside Feeling), it’s great to experience that....at any age. Nambour, each of us buying one item of non-perishable groceries & presenting bags & bags of these goods to their Pastor Dale, when he If you are interested in joining us, we meet on the first Wednesday of visited us for a talk in July. each month at Le Foes Road Uniting Church Hall, and every third Friday We have sent birthing kits to PNG & flannellette also to PNG for the of the month we get together for morning tea & a catch up, very little young girls there to use as sanitary napkins, which are very hard to business is discussed. come by. We, as a group, recently purchased what used to be the Post Office at There are several of us who love to knit & sew and one of our projects Yandina, there we meet every 8 weeks with other members of the 14 during the last couple of years is to supply knitted or crocheted branches throughout the Sunny Coast & Hinterland. beanies, layettes, booties, gloves & more recently bassinette rugs for Interested? Call me on 5448 8092, no need to be lonely when there is a Nambour Hospital. group of ladies like these right here ready to welcome you. Our new President, Jan Roberts also has a love of porcelain dolls and Thank you donated 3 of the many she has hand-made to the hospital to raffle at their kiosk, along with the layettes. They make money with them for Mrs. Judy Dalgleish, Secretary CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY goods needed on the wards. QCWA Bli Bli Branch

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