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A Taste of the Self Managed Eclectic Cooking Myer’s Spectacular Gourmet Farmer Super? with Rosa Christmas 5 8 Contents What’s On . 5 The Sharp Files. 6 Myer Christmas Windows. 8 - A new way to choose the menu. 10 Cooking with Rosa. 12 Sharpen Your Christmas Shopping Skills. 14 1810 Hamilton - Naturally Rich. 16 Cool Climate Wines of the Henty. 17 Finance - Self Managed Superannuation . 18 Recipes - Christmas Cooking. 20 Business Profile. 21 > Adelelaide - Planning for Growth. 21 12 Sharp Minds. 22 17 Sharp Kids. 23  BUSINESS ADVISERS & Flight Schedules . 24 > (Essendon). STONE 24 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS > Geelong (Avalon). 24 > . Business 25Advisory > Flinders Island & Launceston . 25 Accounting 20 21 Where we Fly . 26 BUSINESS ADVISERS & Taxation  CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS STONE Financial Management

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Suite 4 – McIntyre Arcade, PORTLAND VIC 3305 119 Cecil Street SOUTH MELBOURNE VIC 3205 What’s On… Melbourne HAMILTON Port Augusta New Year’s Eve Penshurst BOXING DAY Races Christmas Pageant The countdown to Melbourne’s 2011 New Year’s Eve Corner of Commercial Road and celebrations has begun! Melbourne will come alive Gibson Street, Port Augusta on Friday with live music and performances, a massive lighting December 2 from 6.30pm. and projections program and, of course, fireworks. To herald the new year, the City of Melbourne is Come along and join in the fun of the annual Port presenting two dazzling fireworks displays. Augusta Christmas Pageant. There is plenty of free Christmas fun for all the family. A full program of events, locations and some big surprises will be announced soon, so stay tuned. Phone: 0428 101 990 Sunday 26 December web: melbourne.vic.gov.au Sharp Contacts Continue the Christmas celebration with family and Port Augusta Open Water Swim Australian Open Tennis friends at the Annual Penshurst BOXING DAY races. Port Augusta Yacht Club, The kids will be happily catered for with the T: 1300 55 66 94 wonderful list of FREE activites available through Port Augusta, Sunday January 8. F: 03 5574 8258 Managing Director’s Camp . The ocean swim is an annual amateur swim event E: [email protected] part of the Masters circuit which attracts swimmers Web: countryracingvictoria.com.au W: sharpairlines.com.au from across Australia. Adelaide and surrounds, Phone: 08 8642 2967 Welcome from January 15 to 22. Head Office Hamilton Airport The first stop on the world cycling calendar, the Dear Sharp Travellers Hensley Park Rd Santos Tour Down Under is the biggest cycling race Launceston Hasn’t the year gone quickly? Here at Sharp we have had one of our best years to date, with in the southern hemisphere. Watch the heroes of Hamilton VIC 3300 the peloton as they race past Adelaide, Australia’s increasing passenger numbers and a number of innovations that have made us one of the country’s Breath of Fresh Air Film outstanding beaches and world famous wine most successful regional airlines. Festival Adelaide Office regions. Sir Richard William Ave This year we have added the important Hamilton-Adelaide route, which has successfully opened up Web: tourdownunder.com.au Launceston, November 23 to 27. SA 5950 a new region for tourism and economic activity. We have also created our first passenger loyalty The Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air (BOFA) Film program, SharpFlyer, which offers a range of benefits for the many people who fly regularly with us. Flinders Island Festival is a celebration of fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to screen-based Melbourne Office Our pilot training program, in particular SharpCadet, has also been going from strength to strength, Melbourne Park, Jan 16 to 29 Music In the Vines story telling that inspire positive change. Main Terminal with a raft of satisfied students attesting to the quality of our training and their readiness for a career in the aviation industry. The eyes of the world zone in on this vibrant 14th of January Email: bofa.com.au precinct as the best tennis players on the planet We are excitedly looking forward to our next Music Hargrave Ave With summer upon us, we hope that you will think of when planning your holiday to fight it out for one of the biggest Grand Slam titles in the Vines on the 14th of January 2012 where we the sport has to offer. Essendon Fields VIC 3041 visit to friends and family. We will guarantee you a safe and comfortable journey to a range attractive will have a number of local and visiting musicians destinations which you can read about in this edition of Sharp Traveller. Web: australianopen.com performing in the vines Portland Office I would like to thank you – our passengers – for being part of a great year for Sharp Airlines. Of course Web: unavale.com.au Main Terminal we would not be here without you, and we hope that our commitment to your safety and comfort Portland Airport has not only met, but exceeded your expectations. Cashmore Road Portland Airport VIC 3305 Situated on the waterfront the Safe and happy travelling, Furneaux Tavern is a favourite Flinders Island Office Main Terminal meeting place for locals and Flinders Island TAS 7725 visitors and has one of Flinders Island's best views from the bar. Launceston Office Evandale Road The Furneaux Tavern offers comfortable Western Junction TAS 7212 accommodation with 12 motel style units set Malcolm Sharp amongst an acre of native gardens and Media & Marketing Managing Director magnificent water views. Organised Success T: 1300 30 48 03 The Tavern offers bistro dining in the E: [email protected] Shearwater Restaurant, which serves local produce 7 days a week all year round.

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Did you know... 1. Melbourne is the only city in the world Sharp Airlines provides daily passenger & freight that has five international standard sporting facilities (including three with retractable roofs) on the fringe of its central services to Flinders Island from Melbourne business district. SharpFlyer (Essendon) and Launceston. 2. Luna Park, in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of St Kilda, is the world’s oldest amusement rewarding your loyalty park under private management. Visiting Flinders Island from 35 minutes. Return to Launceston on one of Melbourne our daily services or continue your journey 3. Geelong is the second most populated city to Melbourne; Melbourne boasts glamorous Sharp Airlines has launched its loyalty SharpFlyer Benefits in and the fifth most populated non- Our Flinders Island services depart daily from Essendon Airport, Melbourne’s festivals and events, a lively passion for eating program the - SharpFlyer, which capital city in Australia. »» Your own SharpFlyer membership number most accessible airport. Sharp Airlines’ 19 and drinking, and a flourishing interest in provides a range of benefits for and card 4. Of the Australian capital cities, Adelaide is passenger services will transport you to the arts. its members. »» Streamlined reservation process the driest. the beautiful Flinders Island in just over an Freight Services hour. Continue your Tasmanian adventure As a SharpFlyer member you will receive Sharp Airlines provides daily freight services »» Ability to update your own details at any 5. Adelaide is the capital of the only Australian by flying to picturesque Launceston in just exclusive benefits, special offers and to and from Flinders Island and throughout time and provide special requests state never to have received convicts. 35 minutes; in Launceston you’re seldom promotions. Anyone can become a SharpFlyer our interstate network, transporting without a view of the Tamar River, and and it’s FREE! »» Advance notice on sale fares, promotions 6. Hamilton calls itself the ‘Wool Capital of anything from fresh produce to documents the shopping and dining experiences are and holiday packages the World’. to spare parts, we can provide reliable daily truly unique. freight services. »» Exclusive offers, specials and promotions 7. Port Augusta is known as the ‘Crossroads Visiting Flinders Island from »» Bi-monthly Sharp e-news of Australia’ - where roads from Adelaide, Launceston Reservations the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, Perth and To make a reservation use our online booking Join Now … »» Access to member only benefits and Whyalla all intersect. Departing from Launceston Regional It takes 2 minutes online and doesn’t future competitions Terminal, less than a 1km from Launceston’s system or call our friendly Reservations Team 8. Flinders Island was first colonised at least Main Terminal, Sharp Airlines will take you - telephone: 1300 55 66 94. cost a cent. You will receive your »» We will try to accommodate your 35,000 years ago, when people made their away to the beautiful Flinders Island in just membership number and password particular requests way across the then-land bridge which is now immediately by email Bass Strait. The WINNER of the $2000 of Sharp »» Your SharpFlyer card will be sent to travel is MR MICHAEL MATHIEU from 9. Flinders Island is approximately 62 km from you within 30 days Flinders Island. north to south, and 37 km from east to west. Visit sharpairlines.com.au to join. CONGRATULATIONS Michael and 10. Launceston is the first Australian city to have thankyou to all SharpFlyers. underground sewers.

New SharpCadet website Sharp Airlines Office Hours daily passenger Sharp Airlines’ SharpCadet program is complete hands-on course in Australia, has increasing in popularity every year, making the lowest instructor-trainee ratios in Australia it one of Australia’s most respected and (1:5), and is the only course to guarantee you a Reservations & Enquiries - 1300 55 66 94 & freight services successful pilot training programs. 12-month cadetship. Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST In fact, SharpCadet is so successful that it Sharpcadet.com.au contains information to Flinders Island now has its own website - www.sharpcadet. on courses and career paths, as well case Saturday - 8am to 12pm EST com.au – which provides all the information studies from some of our graduates who have Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST you need to show why our pilot training is so shared their stories of successfully gaining from Launceston highly valued within the industry. qualification and reaching their career goals – Reservations –1300 55 66 94 Public Holidays - 10am to 5pm EST all thanks to Sharp Airlines. Launceston Office (03)– 6391 8954 SharpCadet is the longest-running cadet & Melbourne CLOSED - Good Friday and Christmas Day Flinders Island Office(03) - 6359 2312 (Essendon) course in Australia (over 21 years), the most sharpcadet.com.au www.sharpairlines.com.au

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SANTALAND MYER TO HOST A SPECTACULAR A visit to Myer’s Santaland is the next best thing to Christmas morning for kids, with FREE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION! interactive games and activities on offer for kids of all ages. Myer will bring the Bourke Street Mall to suit different age groups. We know this will life in a huge Christmas Spectacular in front be a fantastic event that will bring Myer and Pick up a golden ticket from the Station of the Myer Melbourne store on Saturday 19 the City of Melbourne together to officially Master and ride the locomotive train through November. The Myer Christmas Spectacular, launch Christmas in the city”. the tunnel, waving to mum and dad as the presented by the City of Melbourne, will be Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the City of train tours the Santaland village. an exciting day of free family entertainment Melbourne is pleased to partner with Myer headlined by a performance from Guy Then visit Santa and his special friend Rudolph for the Christmas Spectacular. the Red Nosed Reindeer, where you can have Sebastian and other leading Australian artists your picture taken. and popular children’s characters. “Christmas in the city is a special time of year and we want Melbourne to be recognized as This year is the first Christmas for the new Before you leave, make sure you post your the Christmas capital.” Christmas wishlist in the special Santa mailbox, Myer Melbourne flagship store and the Myer which delivers your letter direct to the North Christmas Spectacular will be a great way to “The Myer Christmas Spectacular marks the Myer Christmas Windows mark this special occasion. Myer CEO Bernie beginning of weeks of festive fun in the city, Pole! Brookes is excited about the event and feels from free entertainment and family activities A Melbourne Christmas Tradition Visit Santaland at Myer Melbourne, Sydney that it will be a great way to bring the City through to Santa in Christmas Square and new City, Brisbane City, Pacific Fair, Adelaide and of Melbourne together and to celebrate the and refurbished decorations, Melbourne will Perth on the following dates: There are Christmas displays, and Part of the excitement about the windows is Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and spirit of Christmas. be alive with the spirit of Christmas,” the Lord Mayor said. there are Myers Christmas Windows. the mystery of the theme. Each year the new the Seven Dwarfs and children’s story books Myer Melbourne: Friday 4th November “The Myer Christmas Spectacular will be a theme of the windows is kept under lock and including The Wizard Of Oz, Wombat Divine, Myer Adelaide: Sunday 12th November fantastic day of fun activities for the whole As well as the live performances, the day will The stunning creations are in a league key while the clever window design creators Snugglepot and Cuddlepie while last year’s of their when it comes to celebrating family to enjoy. This new concept allows us also feature children’s characters, activities work their magic for more than six months to theme was Olivia Helps With Christmas. to engage a greater audience throughout and sporting personalities. the gift-giving season. bring this Christmas tradition to Myer’s many the day with activities and performances to Christmas visitors. Each year the store adorns its windows and more than one million Australians and overseas The windows are so popular huge queues fill Up Close visitors view the iconic Myer Christmas the Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne as people Windows to see the specially selected theme line up to experience the windows. In previous Myer Christmas Windows from a story book, nursery rhyme, a film years the Myer Christmas Windows have or even the theatre. The window displays brought to life Christmas stories including Where: Myer Store, Bourke Street, Melbourne. Gourmet Gift Hampers creators’ manage to bring to life an animation The Twelve Days of Christmas, How the Open: Friday 4th November 2011 until The perfect spectacular that ignites the imagination and Grinch Stole Christmas, A Christmas Carol and to suit everyone’s tastes! 5:00pm Sunday 8th January 2012. Christmas spirit in everyone. How Santa Really Works. Some of the fairy gift idea for tales shown through the windows including Cost: FREE Christmas! Darriwill Farm hampers contain the fi nest gourmet provisions sourced from around the world. It’s easy, select one of our pre-made hampers or design your own, making it the ideal corporate or private gift for any occasion. Enjoy!

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“Because we really are a working farm the animals here are for food. They are lovingly cared for until it’s time for them to join the menu. “But we can also cook produce which guests bring A new way to choose the menu on back for us, whether they catch their own flathead or get a crayfish from the local fisherman.” Flinders Island Partridge Farm offers four star accommodation, with three private modern units all with spectacular views. There is a B&B bungalow and two self-contained units at the farm. “Walking around here is like walking amongst a Partridge Farm offers guests the From any of the accommodation options guests can smorgasbord,” he said. chance to surround themselves Up Close walk to the national park or beaches within minutes. with amazing scenery and gourmet “We have free range chickens, our own venison, dorper sheep, olive and fruit trees and a huge delights. And when owners Rob and Patridge Farm, Flinders Island vegie patch. Lorraine Holloway say ‘surround’ they Cost: $140-270 really mean it. “We even offer mutton bird for people who want to try something truly iconic.” Tel: (03) 6359 3554 Guests at the property can literally walk Rob said Lorraine is a whiz in the kitchen and among the animals that are destined to be Email: [email protected] their dinner. guests can enjoy their meals at the farm. Flinders Island’s Rob said the farm not only offers attractive “Lorraine makes preserves from the fruit, and and tranquil accommodation, but guests mulberry ice-cream is one of her specialities, can also indulge in the real taste of people go crazy for it,” he said. Partridge Farm Flinders Island. A Unique Accommodation Experience...

Four star accommodation with free range partridge, guinea pigs, Cape Barren geese, Rastus the alpaca, deer and dorper sheep, a large orchard, olive trees and vineyard.

Private modern units all with panoramic views of Franklin Sound

Each unit has a large wine and beer supply and meals prepared by Lorraine can be delivered to your unit, plus Rav4 4wd for hire

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To find out more call Lorraine & Rob Holloway on 03 63593554

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Adelaide Airport has its sights firmly set on the future. We’ve started building a new multi-storey car park and pedestrian plaza, and have plans to further expand our award-winning T1 terminal including better facilities for regional travellers.

Adelaide Airport continues to cater for more airlines flying from more destinations, Cooking with Rosa both around Australia and overseas. You could have breakfast in Port Augusta and be enjoying noodles in Singapore or a rice dish in Bali by tea time. Food and wine tours and cooking When in South Australia, use Adelaide as “It is not surprising that I make my living from classes are becoming more and your base to make a day trip for a food and teaching people, children and adults alike, to To find out more - go to www.adelaideairport.com.au. wine tour in the Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, appreciate fine, simple food – from the garden more popular. So when visiting Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale wine regions. to the table,” she said. the cuisine rich city of Adelaide, Or if you want to make your food and wine “At my cookery school in Goodwood I run many taking a cooking class is a great idea. education a little more adventurous, you can kinds of workshops, tours, demonstrations, board a charter and cruise at Port Lincoln’s There are a huge range of cooking practical classes and interesting dinners - all Cove Marina. On your cruise you will eat fresh classes available in the city and of them based on seasonal, local produce or oysters and sashimi, while drinking Boston an exploration of another culture.” surrounding areas and a search of Bay wine. Or take to the sky and fly over the www.southaustralia.com shows the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula in a Rosa offers an eclectic range of cooking classes plethora of cooking classes, food, helicopter and choose a winery to land at and to suit every taste, including imaginative wine and produce tours available. enjoy a gourmet lunch at Kabminye Winery. vegetarian classes, flatbread classes, artisan pasta, what’s hot in Paris, pasta sorcery, But for an opportunity to really immerse Croquembouche, fishing for compliments, yourself in the Adelaide cooking experience, grilling classes, Sicilian food, and even father a tour with one of the city’s food pioneers is and son cooking classes, and that is just the the way to go. Rosa Matto is an ambassador of tip of the ice-berg. Rosa also does an Adelaide the Adelaide Central Market and even starts food lovers tour, which takes participants her ‘market to kitchen’ tours there. Groups on a bus to visit some of Adelaide’s best can meet at the iconic coffee house, Lucia’s food retailers. in the culinary heart of the city before Rosa takes them on a shopping trip for ingredients before going back into the kitchen to prepare an authentic Italian meal. Rosa said her family originates from the Italian region of Campania, and that is where her passion for cooking has come from. Up Close “A tradition we have staunchly maintained is that every special occasion is marked by a Rosa Matto’s Cooking Classes meal together,” Rosa said. Where: Union Street, Goodwood, Adelaide.

Rosa said the whole family gets involved in the Cost: From $90 cooking of the meal and family members are flattered when she uses one of their recipes in Tel: 08 8373 6106. her classes. She said the beauty of Italian food, Web: rosamatto.com and her cooking classes, is their simplicity and use of fresh produce.

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Melbourne Amo La Vida, The Pen Place Where: 9/111 Cecil Street, South Melbourne At Amo La Vida you will discover a gorgeous Where: Corner of Queen and Bourke Streets range of boutique homewares, decorative Flinders Island The Pen Place is the place to shop for all your furniture and unique fashion accessories along Sharpen your business and personal gifts. Offering a large with chic gift ideas for all. Think exotic, classic P alana Retreat, Flinders Island. range of pens, desk accessories, pen refills and stylish pieces from Australian designers and leather goods, their friendly staff provide Palana Retreat can even organise an exclusive blended with products sourced from all over thorough old fashioned service. Christmas onsite massage for the ladies at the retreat the world. from the island’s resident Japanese therapist, Web: thepenplace.com.au Web: Amolavida.com.au Chi. This consists of Japanese Foot Bath, Reiki, Head & Shoulder Massage and Reflexology. The Paperback Bookshop, boutiqueH.com.au Shopping Skills What better way to relax. Where: 60 Bourke Street Looking for a small, unique Christmas gift? Web: palanaretreat.com.au Why not use Sharp Airlines to help you sharpen your The Paperback Bookshop is an independent, boutiqueH.com.au have a range of handkerchiefs for women, men and children. shopping skills at some of these great destinations. The Gem Shop, Whitemark, general bookshop that was established in the early 1960s at the top of Bourke Street and was Wines from The Pinot Shop Flinders Island. The handkerchiefs are made from fabrics then one of the few Melbourne bookshops around the world including Australia, England Browse the sparkling gemstones while you to sell a good selection of Australian and and Japan, only a selected number of each are listening to owner Thelma Shaik tell you imported books. made making them truly unique. stories from days gone by. If you love diamonds Web: paperbackbooks.com.au All handkerchiefs come beautifully packaged but can’t afford the big prices, Flinders Island so no need for wrapping, they also have an on- Topaz is the perfect purchase to own your line Gift Service. Launceston Hamilton own diamond, or buy them as gifts for your friends and relatives. Web: boutiqueH.com.au The Pinot Shop Mt Baimbridge Lavender Email: [email protected] Where: 135 Paterson Street, Launceston. Where: 148 Beveridge Road, Hamilton. The Pinot Shop specialise in the best of Mt Baimbridge Lavender is set on 12 acres and premium pinot noir grown in the cool climes nestled at the foot of Mt Baimbridge, just of , New Zealand and southern parts north of Hamilton. The shop and gallery sells FLINDERS ISLAND HOLIDAY PALANA RETREAT of mainland Australia. They also stock pinot lavender products for you, your home and sibling styles pinot gris and grigio and fizzy even lavender products for your pet. Visitors Modern two storey, two bedroom, two bathroom cousins sparkling wine and Champagne, even can wander around the house garden and, of accommodation with spa, open fire etc... when they don’t contain pinot noir. course, the fields of lavender. Overlooking Blyth Bay, Pratts River and the Inner and Outer Sister Islands. Web: pinotshop.com. Web: mtbaimbridgelavender.com.au Car available. Darriwill Farm Liquor License and Free Internet access. We offer a pickup and delivery service from Darriwill Farm specialises in unique and Whitemark Airport. exclusive gourmet food, giftware and boutique Contact Judy Armstrong & Daryl Butler wines. The world’s finest produce and wines Phone: (03) 6359 8566 are sourced direct from the farm gate, making Geelong Darriwill Farm a favourite destination for Mobile: 0438 622 555 Email: [email protected] The Red Pidgeon lovers of the best things life in the country offers. Can purchase on-line at: Web: www.palanaretreat.com.au Where: 5/329 Pakington St, Newtown and 4756 Palana Rd, Flinders Island Web: darriwillfarm.com.au 1c/45 Hitchcock Avenue, Barwon Heads. The Red Pigeon is a treasure trove of stylish, must-have gifts and homewares. Located in funky Pakington Street Geelong, and the gorgeous Barwon Heads, it is a must-see destination for shoppers looking for that something special. Web: theredpigeon.com.au

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Henty is a small wine region producing cool Hamilton Regional Art Gallery climate wines - aromatic white wines, luscious Henty Wine Region Tasting Notes sweet desert wines and intense, finely structured reds. Located in the cool climate WHERE: Brown Street, Hamilton Chardonnay – Wines of a northern French Pinot Noir – Around Hamilton, the vines of of south-west Victoria, Henty produces some character are starting to be produced with this variety are still very young although, as COST: Free of Australia’s finest riesling, chardonnay, pinot typical linden lime aromatics and fresh palates with Chardonnay, they show much promise. noir and shiraz. PHONE: 03 5573 0460 with lively acidity. Sparkling – The three classic grape varieties The region was named after the pioneer Henty Hamilton EMAIL: [email protected] Riesling – Riesling is made by all the wineries of Champagne–Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and family who settled at Portland in 1834 arriving in the region. Fine, intense, gently lime- Pinot Meunier–account for more than half on the “Thistle” that sailed from Launceston Naturally Rich. accented wines gradually assume toastier the total plantings, and are largely directed to to Portland Bay. Recorded on the ship’s log characteristics as they develop in bottle Seppelt sparkling wine making. was one cask of grape vine cuttings. This is the Hamilton Botanic Gardens over a decade or more, but they do not lose Tasting notes courtesy of Henty Farm Wines first record of vines into Victoria. their hallmark elegance. If the volume (or the Hamilton in Victoria’s south west Hamilton was formally declared in 1851 and WHERE: French, Kennedy, Martin and Thompson Henty was established as a wine-producing number of wineries) was greater, this region is rich in history and culture. The the city is mainly known for its sheep grazing streets, Hamilton area in the 1960’s when Karl Seppelt planted would likely rank with Australia’s best. The Up Close regional city and its surrounds are and wool growing heritage. In fact sheep a vineyard at Drumborg which, at the time, occasional Botrytised Riesling simply adds visually stunning, with heritage grazing and agriculture are still the primary WHEN: Daylight hours daily was the most southerly vineyard in Victoria. lustre to the overall performance of Henty Henty farm Wines industries in the surrounding shire, with the The region is situated among traditional Riesling. buildings dotting the CBD and COST: Free area producing as much as 15 % of Australia’s farming land at around 38 degrees Latitude Cellar doors, tours, accommodation and Cabernet Sauvignon – The vintage gloriously positioned between the total wool clip. Visitors can learn about and enjoys a mild climate during the growing restaurants in the Henty wine regionWhen: conditions have to be favourable, but when Grampians National Park and the the wool industry at the Big Woolbales on season, with some cooling influence from the Tuesday 7am-5.30pm, Wednesday 9am- they are, Cabernet (either alone or blended with southern coastline. The area matches Coleraine Road. southern ocean. 5.30pm, Thursday 9am-5.30pm, Friday 7am- Sir Reginald Ansett Merlot and/or Cabernet Franc) is produced 9pm, Saturday 7am-3pm, Closed Sunday and The grand wool growing heritage is also its appearance with its diverse and Transport Museum Together with the Macedon Ranges, this is with striking similarities to a classified-growth Monday interesting background, which can be reflected in the city’s many majestic the coolest of the wine growing regions of Bordeaux (from the Haut Medoc) sometimes experienced today through a range buildings and surrounding homesteads with WHERE: Corner Ballarat Road and Riley Street, the Australian mainland and has presented redolent of cassis, or otherwise tending more Phone: 1300 997 881 beautifully landscaped gardens. Treasures Hamilton local vignerons with the experience, unusual to cedar and cigar box. of activities. Web: hentywineries.com.au from the area’s original homesteads can be in Australia, of producing quality wines from WHEN: Open daily 10am-4pm viewed at the Hamilton Art Gallert, known grapes grown in quite cold temperatures. throughout the world as one of the finest COST: Adults $4, Children and Pensioners $2, regional galleries in Australia. The Hamilton Families $8 Art Gallery collection also includes 22 gouache by English painter Paul Sandby. The PHONE: 03 5571 2767 Hamilton Travellers deserve 4 star comfort collection is the second largest in the world - Queen Elizabeth has the largest collection. EMAIL: [email protected] • Corporate Rates Available Hamilton’s rich history also includes the • Close to CBD former Australian airline, Ansett. Visitors can • Complimentary Austar and *Wifi learn more about the airline’s history at the Big Woolbales Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Or • Room Service Breakfast and evening meals available for an overview of the city’s history enjoy • Chargeback arrangements with the best Hamilton one of many historic walks signposted WHERE: 230 Coleraine Road, Hamilton Restaurants throughout the city, and make sure the WHEN: Open daily • Accommodation options - Deluxe Spa Room, Deluxe heritage-listed Botanic Gardens are included Queen Rooms, Townhouse Suite (3 br / 2 bathroom) on the walk. COST: Free Hamilton Townhouse Motel 4 star and green star accredited. PHONE: 03 5571 2810

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You must also ensure the fund’s trust deed and benefits associated with Estate Planning to investment strategy are regularly reviewed ensure your family is looked after both during and updated in accordance with the law and your retirement and after death. the needs of the members. A more recent development, which has Generally, the trustees will engage a Chartered also become very popular, is the ability of Accountant or other adviser to assist them your SMSF to borrow money under special with these responsibilities. arrangements which now make it much easier for trustees to acquire direct property and A key driver and benefit of running an SMSF other larger investments in their SMSF. is the investment control and wider range of investment choice (such as direct shares, The main costs for a SMSF relate to the direct property, hedge funds, art work etc) that completion of the annual administration trustees have compared to other super funds. requirements of the fund, including preparation There are other benefits, such as Tax Control of Financial Statements, preparation of by way of internal structuring to ensure a Income Tax Returns, Fund Administration and Self Managed minimum amount of tax is payable, and also the Annual Audit. For many people, the cost of running a SMSF can be significantly lower than that Fast Facts of an alternative superannuation fund, and, Superannuation depending on your investments within your SMSF, there may be no adviser fees, fund 1. There are more than 450,000 SMSFs manager fees or indirect administration fees. operating in Australia. Is it the right choice for you? If you have decided that a SMSF may be 2. The average balance of each SMSF is right for you and you can accept the trustee $966,000. responsibilities, you should consult your accountant to discuss your options further. 3. SMSFs hold more than a third of all Rodney Stone is the Director of STONE Business money invested in Superannuation. Advisers Pty Ltd and is a Chartered Accountant, Tax Agent, and Authorised Representative of Interprac Self Managed Super Funds (or SMSFs) This move has come as a result of wanting trustee/s; 2. The benefits of running and 4. 40% of all new trustees are aged 45 years operating an SMSF; and 3. The costs associated Financial Planning (AFSL 246638). are fast becoming the vehicle of greater control and value from one of our or younger biggest investments in the wake of the Global with establishing and running an SMSF. choice for the management of Financial Crisis and more recent share market 5. Nearly two thirds of all SMSFs are based In many circumstances, the trustees of a Web: stoneba.com.au many Australian’s retirement savings. and property market volatility, rather than in Victoria SMSF are the persons whose money will be in leave it to fund managers. Although SMSFs have traditionally the fund and the key trustee responsibilities been used by wealthy retirees and We are also finding that the knowledge of include, but are not limited to: our clients in relation to SMSFs has increased those approaching retirement, there »» making sure the purpose of the fund is to to a level where they now have a good has been a significant move by younger pay retirement benefits to members Australians to use a SMSF in which to understanding of the responsibilities and benefits of running their own SMSF. »» organising an investment strategy and house their superannuation. making investment decisions Is your business looking Prior to SuperChoice being introduced in 2005/2006, most employees had their fund »» accepting contributions and paying benefits selected for them by their employer. This (pension and lumps sums) in accordance to reach a greater choice was generally a Retail Fund, leading to with the super laws and the fund’s trust the rapid rise in popularity of both industry deed and non-industry managed retail funds. »» ensuring an approved auditor is appointed audience? However, with changes to the SMSF legislative for each income year environment, and an in increase in awareness of the rules surrounding SMSFs, we are now »» undertaking administrative tasks such as Market Potentials Then use the “Power of being asked the question “is a SMSF the right lodging annual returns and record-keeping. Television”. Southern Cross Target choice for me” on a regular basis. Media is Australia’s largest People 18-39 33,700 The key components to look at with regional Multi Media Company. Ph: 08 8638 3400 establishing and operating your own fund People 25-54 52,700 Reach more Australians and put are: 1. The responsibilities required of the Grocery Buyers 57,500 your Business Top of Mind. To Total People 136,600 find out how we can help your Business grow give us a call.

18 THE SHARP TRAVELLER THE SHARP TRAVELLER 19 Recipes Business Profile

Christmas Cooking

Pancetta, Sage Asian Glazed Ham Spiced Pears & Onion Stuffing Ingredients Adelaide Airport 1 small (6-7kg) leg of ham about 36 whole cloves planning for future growth ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup pure maple syrup 2 tbs Chinese barbecue sauce Adelaide Airport’s landscape has project will more than double the size of the “As part of this plan, the old international existing short-term car park, with five levels terminal will be demolished, and that space 2-3 drops red liquid food colouring changed dramatically over the past providing short-term parking for 2,000 public used for additional regional aircraft parking. decade, and not just as a result of 2 garlic cloves, crushed Ingredients and car rental vehicles. Ingredients the new domestic and international “Regional services make up a significant part of 1 tsp five spice powder “We also have plans in place to expand the our business, and passenger numbers increased 4 small, firm pears 2 tbs sunflower oil terminal, T1. Terminal 1 building to cater for the growth in by more than 11 per cent in 2010/11.” Method 1 lemon, rind pared, fruit halved 150g piece of pancetta, cut into 5mm cubes It may have taken close to 50 years to move regional, domestic and international traffic. Web: aal.com.au from the airport’s temporary ‘tin shed’ Use a small sharp knife to cut around the end 1 cinnamon quill 2 brown onions, finely chopped terminal to a new facility, but the pace of of the ham bone in a zigzag pattern. Run your 4 whole cloves 3 garlic cloves, crushed on-airport development has since picked up fingers under skin and carefully lift it off in one considerably. piece, removing as little of the fat as possible. 2 bay leaves 2 tbs shredded sage leaves (Reserve the skin to cover the cut ham when Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) Managing Director, 300g caster sugar 3 tbs toasted pine nuts storing.) Score the fat lightly (don’t cut through Phil Baker, said very strong passenger growth to the meat) in a diamond pattern, then stud 1 cup (150gm) frozen cranberries, thawed finely grated rind of 1 lemon in recent years meant the company was the centre of each diamond with a clove. Mix ½ cup chopped flat leaf parsley already embarking on significant infrastructure the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, Method projects to keep up with customer demand. then brush over the ham, reserving the excess. 2 cups fresh sourdough breadcrumbs Peel, core and halve pears, then rub with cut “When the new terminal was completed in Refrigerate overnight. side of lemon to keep from browning. Set 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2005, we set ourselves ambitious passenger Preheat oven to 160 degrees. Place ham on aside. Place rind in a pan with spices, bay leaves, forecasts looking ahead to 2015. We reached a rack over a large roasting pan filled with 1 sugar and 500ml water. Stir over low heat to Method those targets in less than half that time, so cup hot water (this will prevent any marinade dissolve sugar, then add pears and cook over Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium- we’ve needed to revise our timelines for that drips down from burning). Brush ham with medium heat for 8-10 minutes until almost high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, further infrastructure plans,” Mr Baker said. some reserved soy mixture, then bake for 40 tender. Add berries and cook for 3-4 minutes for 2 minutes or until crisp and golden. Turn “Construction of a new multi-level car park, minutes or until golden and well glazed. until softened. Remove fruit to a serving dish the heat to low, then add onion and garlic and pedestrian plaza and associated road network with a slotted spoon, then return liquid to Place the remaining soy sauce mixture in a stir for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft. Stir is already well under way. The $100 million medium heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring in the sage, then remove from the heat and syrupy. Pour over fruit and cool. occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. allow to cool for 15 minutes. Brush over ham just before serving to enhance Combine the cooled onion mixture in a the glaze. large bowl with the pine nuts, rind, parsley, breadcrumbs and eggs. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then use your hands or a wooden spoon to mix well. Source: Darriwill Farm, Hamilton & Tastse.com.au

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8 1 3 Sudoku Puzzle 16 Sudoku Puzzle 17 Sudoku Puzzle 18 1 2 4 6 3 5 9 8 7 5 71643892 8 5 9 4 3 6 1 2 7 6 5 9 9 3 5 4 7 8 2 1 6 4 86927153 4 1 2 7 5 8 9 6 3 7 8 6 2 1 9 5 3 4 9 32158476 6 7 3 1 9 2 4 5 8 9 4 2 9 3 5 6 7 1 4 8 7 53862941 1 6 4 5 8 9 7 3 2 8 5 7 1 4 3 6 9 2 6 18495327 2 9 7 3 6 1 8 4 5 4 2 4 6 1 9 8 2 3 7 5 2 49371568 5 3 8 2 7 4 6 9 1 6 7 8 3 5 1 4 2 9 8 27514639 3 4 6 8 1 5 2 7 9 3 1 3 4 9 8 2 6 7 5 1 3 65789214 9 8 5 6 2 7 3 1 4 5 1 2 7 9 4 8 6 3 1 94236785 7 2 1 9 4 3 5 8 6 8 8 5 9 32 1 2 6 Melbourne Flight Schedules From 25th December 2011 to 30th June 2012 Adelaide Flight Schedules From 11th October 2011 to 30th June

Adelaide to Port Augusta Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5460 5370 168PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON STOP 5131 5041 668PRAHS . . . T . . . POTS-NON 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . NON STOP 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1445 1625 SHARP872/827 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD 5171 5081 768PRAHS M T W . F POTS-NON 1650 1740 SHARP842 ...... Su NON STOP Port Augusta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 1755 1845 SHARP828 M . W . F . . NON STOP 5061 5561 878PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON STOP 0271 5081 568PRAHS . . . T . . . POTS-NON Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON STOP 0281 0191 868PRAHS M T W . F POTS-NON 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . NON STOP 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON STOP 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON STOP 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON STOP Adelaide to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0190 +5211 388PRAHS M ...... 1 POTS LMH 0231 5351 388PRAHS . . W . F . . 1 POTS LMH Portland to Adelaide +5511 5321 288PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops +5061 5461 288PRAHS . . W . F . . POTS-NON 0820 0945 SHARP822 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML 1120 1245 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML

1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON STOP Adelaide to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP HML 0190 +5401 388PRAHS M ...... NON-STOP 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 0231 +5541 388PRAHS . . W . F . . POTS-NON 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML Hamilton to Adelaide +5011 5321 288PRAHS M ...... 1 STOP POD Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML +5151 5461 288PRAHS . . W . F . . 1 POTS DOP 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML 1005 1100 SHARP871 . . W . . . . NON STTOP 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP HML 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML FlindersFlinders Island Island Flight - SFlightchedules Schedules From 17th December 2011 to 8th February 2012

Flinders - Launceston Flinders Island - Launceston Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5580 0390 208PRAHS M T W T F S . POTS-NON Geelong (Avalon) Flight Schedules 5541 0351 608PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON From 8th March to 24th December 2011 5561 0371 808PRAHS M T W T F . . POTS-NON 5561 0371 418PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON Launceston to Flinders Island Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0080 5380 108PRAHS M T W T F S . POTS-NON 0001 5301 308PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON 0061 5361 118PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON Avalon to Portland 0061 5361 708PRAHS M T W T F . . POTS-NON

Avalon to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0715 08000 SHARP824 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Flinders - Melbourne (Essendon) 1630 1715 SHARP832 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Flinders Island – Essendon Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Portland to Avalon 0815 09000 SHARP823 . T . . F . . NON-STOP 5501 0021 408PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON 1730 1815 SHARP831 . T . . F . . NON-STOP 5501 0 021 618PRAHS . . . . . aS . POTS-NON 5521 0041 6 18PRAHS . T . . . . . POTS-NON 5551 0071 218PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON Essendon to Flinders Island 0390 5 301 519PRAHS . . . . . aS . POTS-NON 0311 5321 518PRAHS . T . . . . . ON POTS-N 0331 5341 508PRAHS M . W T F . . POTS-NON 0341 5351 318PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON

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W. . .W ...... 1 STOP 1 STOP POD POD Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Essendon to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5271 5271 +5581 +5581 978PRAHS 978PRAHS ...... uS uS POTS-NON POTS-NON 165016500070 17401+0380 740 SHARPSHARP84368PRAHS 284 2 . M ...... F S .u S u NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP 0070 +0380 368PRAHS M . . . . F POTS-NON 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON STOP 0820 0910 SHARP822 M T W T F . . NON STOP MildMuirldau troa A tod eAladiedlea ide +5480 +5480 5190 5190 468PRAHS 468PRAHS M . M . . . . . F . . F POTS-NON POTS-NON 175517550190 18451+0401 8 45 SHARPSHARP82368PRAHS 882 8 M . . M W W . . W T F . . F. . . . NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP 0190 +0401 368PRAHS . . W T . . . POTS-NON NON STOP NON STOP +5501 +5501 5211 5211 468PRAHS 468PRAHS . . . W . T W . T . . . . . POTS-NON POTS-NON 1120 1210 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 19101910 1120 20002000 1210 SHARPSHARP82SHARP882 8 834 . T . T . ..T ...... 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NON ST OPS NONTOP STOP 15351535+5501 162015211 620 SHARPSHARP84468PRAHS 184 1 ...... W . .. T .. . . S . .u . S u POTS-NON +5501 5211 468PRAHS . . W T . . . POTS-NON NON NON ST OPSTOP 1910 2000 SHARP828 . T . T . . . NON STOP 16401640 1910 17251725 2000 SHARPSHARP82SHARP782 7 828 M . MW . .W F . F.. T. .. T . . . NON STOP +5481 5191 478PRAHS M . W T F . . NON NON ST OPSPOTS-NON T OP Adelaide t o Port Augusta Departure time +5481 Arrival Time 5191 Flight No. 478PRAHS Freque n c M y . W T F N . o . Stops POTS-NON Hamilton to Essendon 0705 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . NON STOP Hamilton to Essendon 17551755 0705 184018 40 0750 SHARPSHARP82SHARP782 7 821 . T . T . M.T . .T . W. T F . . NON STOP Adelaide to Port Augusta Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 5460 5370 168PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON n +0191 0491 088PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 5460 +0191 5370 0491 168PRAHS 088PRAHS M T W . T . F . . . . uS POTS-NON POTS-NON a 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD 0925 1100 SHARP822/871 . . W . . . . 1 STOP POD 5131 5041 668PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON h 5131 5041 668PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON s t NON STOP NON STOP 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON F s 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1005 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON ly or le MelMboeulbronuer (nEes (sEesnsdeonnd)o tno) P to rPtlaonrtdla nd DepDaerptuarretu trime eti me ArriAvarrli vTaiml Tei me FligFhlti gNhot .N o. FreFqrueeqnuceyn cy No. N Sot.o Spsto ps f 5171 5081 768PRAHS M . . FW . . POTS-NON 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON STOP 1535 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su NON STOP 5171 5081 768PRAHS M . W. F .. POTS-NON 06450645 080008 00 SHARPSHARP82482 4 .T. .T..F. .F.. . 1 STOP1 STOP AV VA VV 0381 0291 7 68PRAHS . . W . . . . POTS-NON Port Augusta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 1640 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . NON STOP 0820 0820 1640 09 4509 45 1725 SHARPSHARP 82SHARP282 2 827M TM W T TW F MT . F. W. . . F 1. STOP. 1 STOP H ML NON H ML STOP Port Augu sta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 5061 5561 878PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 11201120 124512 45 SHARPSHARP83483 4 ...... S. a. S. a . 1 STOP 1 STOP HML H ML 5061 5561 878PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 1755 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . NON STOP Adelaide t o Port Augusta Departure time1755 Arrival Time 1840 Flight NoSHARP. 827 Frequency. T . T . . . N o. Stop s NON STOP Adelaide to Port Augusta De0271 p arture time A5081 r rival Time Flig568PRAHS h t No. . T . T F . r e. q. uency No.POTS-NON S tops 14451445 154515 45 SHARPSHARP87287 2 . . W. . .W ...... NON NON ST OPSTOP 0271 5081 568PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON 5460 5370 168PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON 0281 5460 0191 5370 868PRAHS 168PRAHS M . W . MF . T . W T F POTS-NON POTS-NON 16001600 17151715 SHARPSHARP83283 2 .T. .T.. F. . . F. . 1 STOP1 STOP AV VA VV 0281 0191 868PRAHS M W .. F . . POTS-NON 165016505131 181515041 8 15 SHARPSHARP84668PRAHS 284 2 . . . T . . . .. T ...... S . .u S u 1 STOP 1 STOP HMLPOTS-NON H ML 5391 5131 0202 5041 8 68PRAHS 668PRAHS . . W . . . . T . T . . . POTS-NON POTS-NON 175517550051 1920109 551 20 SHARPSHARP82778PRAHS 882 8 . M . . M. W . . .W. F . . .F uS . . 1 STO 1 STOP HPMLPOTS-NON H ML 0051 0 551 778PRAHS ...... uS POTS-NON 19101910 20352035 SHARPSHARP82882 8 . T .. T . .T .. . . 1 STOP 1 STOP HML H ML Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Melbourne (Essendon) to Portland 5171 D eparture time 5081 Arrival Time 768PRAHS F light No. M . . FW . . F requency POTS-NON N o. Stops Adelaid e to Portland Departure time 5171 Arrival Time 5081 Flight No. 768PRAHS FrequeMnc . y . FW . . No. Stops POTS-NON PorPtlaonrtdla tnod M toe lMboeulbronuer (nEes (sEesnsdeonnd)o n) 06300630 07500750 SHARPSHARP82182 1 M TM W T TW F T . F. . . 1 STOP 1 STOP HML H ML 0190 +5211 388PRAHS M ...... 1 POTS LMH * 0645 0800 SHARP824 .T. .F. . 1 STOP AVV 0645 0800 SHARP824 .T. .F. . 1 STOP AVV Adelaide to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 081508150381 093000291 9 30 SHARPSHARP827382 68PRAHS 3 . .T.. W .T. .. F...... F. . 1 STOP1 STOP AVPOTS-NON VA VV 0381 0291 7 68PRAHS . . W . . . . POTS-NON 0190 0231 +5211 5351 388PRAHS 3 88PRAHS M ...... F . . . 1 1 POTS POTS LMH LMH 0820 0945 SHARP822 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML P ort Augu sta to Adelaide 093009300570 0820 105010480 050 0945 SHARPSHARP83SHARP268PRAHS 383 3 822. M. . . T . . W .. T .. MS.F a .T S. W a .T F 1 .STOP . 1 STOP H 1MLPOTS-NON STOPH ML HML Port Augusta to Adelaide 0570 0480 268PRAHS M T W T F POTS-NON Portland to Adelaide 0231 +5511 5351 5321 3 88PRAHS 288PRAHS . . . M . F ...... 1 POTS LMH POTS-NON 10051005 11001100 SHARPSHARP87187 1 . . W. . W...... NON NON ST OPSTOP $118 1120 1245 SHARP834 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML 5061 1120 5561 1245 SHARP878PRAHS 83 4 ...... uS . . . Sa . 1POTS-NON STOP HML Por tland t o Adelaide +5511 +5061 5061 5321 5461 5561 288PRAHS 288PRAHS 878PRAHS M ...... F ...... uS POTS-NON POTS-NON POTS-NON 15001500 16201620 SHARPSHARP84184 1 ...... S .u S u 1 STOP1 STOP HML HML 1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON STOP 1445 1545 SHARP872 . . W . . . . NON STOP +5061 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON 160516050271 172515081 725 SHARPSHARP82568PRAHS 782 7 M. T . MW. T . .W F. . . . F . . . 1 STOP1 STOP HMLPOTS-NON H ML 0271 5081 568PRAHS . T . T . . . POTS-NON 1600 1715 SHARP832 .T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 172017200281 1600 184010191 8 40 1715 SHARPSHARP82SHARP868PRAHS 782 7 832 M. T W . T .. F . T. .. . .T.. . . F. 1. STOP1 STOP H1MLPOTS-NON HSTOP ML AVV 0281 0191 868PRAHS M W .. F . . POTS-NON Adelaide to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 1650 1815 SHARP842 ...... Su 1 STOP HML 173017305391 1650 184510202 8 45 1815 SHARPSHARP83SHARP8183 68PRAHS 1 842 . .. T.W . . . T. F...... F...... 1 S STOPu1 STOP A 1VPOTS-NON STOPVA VV HML 5391 0202 8 68PRAHS . . W . . . . POTS-NON Ade laide to Hamilton Departure tim0190 e Arrival Time+5401 F l ight No. 388PRAHS FreM qu . e . n c. y . . . No. S NOtopN-s STOP 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1755 1920 SHARP828 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 0190 0231 +5401 +5541 388PRAHS 388PRAHS M ...... F . . . NON-STOP POTS-NON 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML 1910 2035 SHARP828 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML Hamilton to Adelaide 0231 +5011 +5541 5321 388PRAHS 288PRAHS . . M . . . F ...... 1 STOP POTS-NON POD

Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML Portland to Melbourne (Essendon) 0630 0750 SHARP821 M T W T F . . 1 STOP HML Ham ilton to Adelaide +5011 +5151 5321 5461 288PRAHS 288PRAHS M ...... F . . . 1 STOP 1 PODPOTS DOP Adelaide to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Adelaide to Portland +5151 D eparture time 5461 Arrival Time F288PRAHS l ight No. . . . . F . . Freque n1 c y POTS DOP N o. Stops 0815 0930 SHARP823 .T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 0815 0930 SHARP823 .T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 0190 +5211 388PRAHS M ...... 1 POTS LMH 0190 +5211 388PRAHS M ...... 1 POTS LMH 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML 0930 1050 SHARP833 ...... Sa . 1 STOP HML 0231 5351 th th 3 88PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS LMH 0231 5351 3 88PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS LMH 1005 1100 SHARP871 . . W . . . . NON STOP GeelongGeelong (Avalon) (Avalon) Flight Flight Schedules 1005Schedules 1100From From 8 8March MarchSHARP to 24thto 8724th 1December December. . 2011W 2011. . . . NON STOP Portland to Adelaide +5511 5321 288PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON Portland to Adelaide +5511 5321 288PRAHS M ...... POTS-NON 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP HML 1500 1620 SHARP841 ...... Su 1 STOP HML +5061 8th8th March March -5461 24th - 24th December December288PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON +5061 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON Fly into 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1605 1725 SHARP827 M . W . F . . 1 STOP HML 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML 1720 1840 SHARP827 . T . T . . . 1 STOP HML SharpSharp Airlines Airlines Office Office Hours Hours PleasePlease note note these these schedules schedules are are subject subject to changeto change withoutwithout notice. notice Please please visit visit sharpairlines.com.au sharpairlines.com.au for for 1730 1845 SHARP831 . T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV 1730 1845 SHARP831 . T. . F. . 1 STOP AVV thethe latest latest information. information. SharpSharp Airlines Airlines have have new new office office hours hours AdvaeAloavniad lteoo nt Po t o H rPatlaomnritldltao nnd DDeeppDaarertptuuarreret u ttimrimee eti me ArriAvarrli vTaiml Tei me FFlilgigFhhlti tgN Nhoto .N . o. FFrreeqFqurueeqnnuccyey n cy No. N Sot.o N Spost.o Spsto ps Adelaide to Hamilton Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops PleasePlease refer refer to sharpairlines.com.auto sharpairlines.com.au for for flight flight availability availability 071507150190 08000+5401 800 SHARP SHARP82482388PRAHS 4 M . T. . T. . . . F . . . F . . . NO NON-SN- NON-SSTOPTOPTOP Monday Monday to Fridayto Friday - 7am - 7am to 7pmto 7pm EST EST 0190 +5401 388PRAHS M ...... NON-STOP 16301630 17151715 SHARPSHARP83283 2 . T . T . .F . F. . . NON-S NON-STOPTOP on onpublic public holidays* holidays* 0231 +5541 388PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON Saturday Saturday - 9am - 9am to 12pmto 12pm EST EST 0231 +5541 388PRAHS . . . . F . . POTS-NON PorPtlaonrtdla tnod A tov aAlovna lon 08150815 09000900 SHARPSHARP82382 3 . T . T. F. . F. . . NON-S NON-STOPTOP Summer We fly H am ilton to Adelaide 17301730+5011 181518155321 SHARP SHARP83183288PRAHS 1 M . T. . T. . . . F . . . F . . . 1 NON-SSTOP NON-S PODTOPTOP SundayHSundayami lt-o 1pmn -t o1pm A tode l6pmatoid 6pme EST EST +5011 Phone:Phone:5321 1300 1300 55 55 288PRAHS 66 66 94 M 94 ...... 1 STOP POD Flinders Is, Launceston, +5151 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS DOP Public Public Holidays Holidays - 10am - 10am to 5pmto 5pm EST EST +5151 5461 288PRAHS . . . . F . . 1 POTS DOP from CLOSEDCLOSED - Good - Good Friday Friday and and Christmas Christmas Day Day Melbourne, Avalon, Hamilton, Portland, Port Augusta & Adelaide Geelong (Avalon) Flight Schedules From 8th March to 24th December 2011 Geelong (Avalon) Flight Schedules From 8th March to 24th December 2011 *Conditions Apply. One way only. Seats are limited and may not be available on all ights or peak days. Reservations can only be made on-line at - www.sharpairlines.com.au. 2424 theTHETHE SHARPshARP SHARP TRAVELLER t TRAVELLERRAVeLLeR 2525 Must Travel between 23 December 2011 to 5 February 2012. Fares are non refundable and will be forfeited if you do not y. Fares are non-refundable and will forfeited if you do not 8th March - 24th December 8th March - 24th December y. No changes can be made to this booking, fares are non-transferable and no name changes are permitted. Credit cards bookings only. Amex surcharge of 3.5% applies. Sharp Airlines Office Hours Please note these schedules are subject to change Sharp Airlines Office Hours Please note these schedules are subject to change www.sharpairlines.com.au without notice. Please visit sharpairlines.com.au for 26 THE SHARP TRAVELLER without notice. Please visit sharpairlines.com.au for THE SHARP TRAVELLER 27 the latest information. the latest information. Sharp Airlines have new office hours Sharp Airlines have new office hours Avalon to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops Avalon to Portland Departure time Arrival Time Flight No. Frequency No. Stops 0715 0800 SHARP824 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST 0715 Please refer0800 to sharpairlines.com.auSHARP824 for flight .availability T . . F . . NON-STOP Monday to Friday - 7am to 7pm EST Please refer to sharpairlines.com.au for flight availability 1630 1715 SHARP832 . T . . F . . NON-STOP 1630 on public1715 holidays* SHARP832 . T . . F . . NON-STOP on public holidays* Saturday - 9am to 12pm EST Saturday - 9am to 12pm EST Portland to Avalon 0815 0900 SHARP823 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Portland to Avalon 0815 0900 SHARP823 . T . . F . . NON-STOP 1730 1815 SHARP831 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST 1730 Phone:1815 1300SHARP 5583 166 94 . T . . F . . NON-STOP Sunday - 1pm to 6pm EST Phone: 1300 55 66 94 Public Holidays - 10am to 5pm EST Public Holidays - 10am to 5pm EST

CLOSED - Good Friday and Christmas Day CLOSED - Good Friday and Christmas Day

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November 12th Betfair Dunkeld Races 18th Ignite the Spirit of Christmas Lunch 18th-19th Three French Hens Market 26th Tarrington Laternenfest – German festival of lanterns December 3rd Christmas Expo & Street Parade, Hamilton 11th Show us your Toys Street Parade 26th Penshurst Boxing Day Races

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