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“A Life on the Ocean Waves” In the edition of The Norfolk Islander of 10th November 2007, we published an article which sought expressions of interest from island residents, interested in a career with the Australian Defence Forces, to take the opportunity to join HMAS Sirius on a two week introductory voyage. The Royal Australian Navy has provided an opportunity for six people to take part in this Successful 28th Norfolk introductory voyage which will occur in March Island Clay Target 2008 and will include two port visits - Sydney and Championships Melbourne. Friday evening saw the completion of another This week the His Honour the Acting Administrator, successful Clay Target Championships held at the Mr. Owen Walsh, passed on the following communiqué very scenic grounds at Anson Bay. which he received from Commander A.J. Hawes, Ninety-eight shooters from New Zealand, RAN, Commanding Officer of HMAS Sirius. Australia and Norfolk Island battled windy “I am pleased to be able to advise you that a will conditions during a fabulous week of competition has found a way, and SIRIUS is in a position to co- and fellowship. ordinate and fund Norfolk Island 6-08. Pictured above is Gavin Searle of New Zealand, The proposal is as follows: winner of the 2008 High Gun kindly sponsored by SIRIUS shall visit Sydney Friday 29th February - the South Pacific Hotel on Norfolk Island. Monday, 03rd March 08. A full list of results is contained inside. (continued overleaf)

There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ “A Life on the Ocean Waves” - continued School Careers Advisor for one (defencejobs.com.au NI 6 personnel join SIRIUS in Sydney Saturday, refers). This Recruiting Initiative will proceed even 01 March (SIRIUS arrange air transport and with numbers as low as a single candidate, provided connections). that person is genuine in their interest and willing to SIRIUS sails for Fleet Concentration Period Monday give their all to this opportunity. I place a great deal 03 March - Friday 14th March, NI 6 embarked for of trust in the on-Island selection process, and will be training cruise/work experience assessment. looking specifically for the leadership and involvement SIRIUS berths Melbourne Friday 14th - Wednesday of the School and RSL in this regard. I would be 19th March for Formula 1 Grand Prix visit. disappointed, for instance, should first in best dressed NI 6 attend Formula Grand Prix - Saturday 15th - form any criteria for selection. Sunday, 16th March. 15th/Sunday 16th (self funded). We are looking specifically at:- NI 6 tour HMAS CERBERUS Monday 17th March • 2008 Year 12 students who would be willing to (SIRIUS arrange transport). make a start with Navy at the commencement of Morning flight to Sydney Tuesday, 18th March 2009 – Recruit Entry; (SIRIUS arrange air transport and connections). • 2008 Year 12 students who would be willing to NI 6 undertake a YOU (Your Opportunities make a start with Navy at the commencement of Unlimited) session at DFRC Parramatta from 0900- 2009 – ADF Gap Year; 1500 Tuesday 18th March 08. This is the first formal • 2006 & 2007 HSC graduates who would be part of the ADF recruiting process and includes basic willing to make a start with Navy at first available aptitude testing and a career counselling interview. opportunity; NI 6 return to Norfolk Island evening flight Tuesday, • Mature age applicants; and 18th March ex Sydney (SIRIUS arrange air transport • Officer applicants. and connections). Norfolk Island has a rich maritime history and Whilst we have capped the numbers at six, I hasten extensive military roots. We in SIRIUS, your ship, to point out that we have no desire to waste anyone’s seek to reinvigorate “The Trade” with Norfolk. time with anything less than genuinely interested young Service at sea in the Profession of Arms is an honour people. To that end I would expect all participants to and a privilege. be formally registered as ADF Applicants, a process (continued overleaf) that should be straightforward administration for the

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Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098 P.O.P.O. BoxBox 213,213, NorfolkNorfolk Island.Island. �� “A Life on the Ocean Waves” - continued The submarine with a complement of 6 officers We want your young people to be able to bear that and 55 sailors is under the command of Lieutenant historical brand and share that wealth. It is not for Commander Terrance Anthony Roach. Commander everyone, but some are born for it and my perception Roach commenced his submarine training in 1964 is that salt runs strongly in the veins in Norfolk. in the United Kingdom and took command of Otway This is the one only official advice of NI 6-08. I after completing the Submarine Commanding Officers would respectfully ask that you consult and advise the Qualifying Course in 1970. Norfolk Government where required, and continue to Due to the uncertainty of the visit the usual round of play a governing role in bringing this initiative to a social events was not organised. However, we are sure successful conclusion for mutual benefit. that by the time our visitors come ashore and partake Please feel free to correspond with me in print, by of the entertainment usually provided at such times by e-mail or on the mobile. I look forward to hearing from the RSL and other Clubs on the Island, they will go you over the few short months ahead. away with many pleasant memories of their short visit Yours sincerely to the Island. A.J. HAWES STOP PRESS: HMAS Otway will be open to the Commander, RAN public on Saturday afternoon between 1.30 and 4.15, Commanding Officer weather permitting. It is suggested that only fit and able HMAS SIRIUS members of the public attempt the visit as boarding the [email protected] submarine can be a little hazardous at times. Visitors to 0408 680 953 the vessel will be transported by launch from Cascade wharf. SUBMARINE VISIT Article in The Norfolk Islander, Saturday 27 May Submariners learn about 1972 - Last Saturday morning 30 lucky members of Norfolk the public were guests of the Commanding Officer and “Up Periscope” - is the title of the Australian Officers of HMAS Otway. We were the fortunate ones, Submarines Association Newsletter and Norfolk as the public inspection scheduled for the afternoon had Island has received a little unexpected promotion in to be cancelled due to rough conditions. Even those the February 2008 edition. who did have the opportunity to visit the ship had a few The following story appears in the section - “Chief heart-stopping moments getting from the Government Stokers Log”:- Sid Czabotar, from the Western launch, under the capable command of Uckoo, on to Australian branch writes - “Just to let you know I am the deck of the submarine. Some members of the party still alive since I retired in September. Since then I received a good “ducking” when an unexpected swell have been to East Timor, Darwin and outback Northern splashed over the side of the launch. Territory and Norfolk Island. Once on board the visitors were taken on an My wife Lynn and I went to Norfolk over the New inspection of the ship and all were amazed at how Year period and ended up in Noumea due to a broken compact everything was and the endless maze of wires, wing flap which required us to don our Life Jackets gauges, switches, etc. One of the disillusionments was and prepare to ditch into the sea. to learn that the four loaded torpedo tubes did not, as Fortunately we made Noumea and via a torturous was popularly believed, contain torpedoes, but were in route eventually made Norfolk 4 days late. We still had fact loaded with the crew’s duty free “grog”. a great holiday, despite lane problems, flight delays In true Navy fashion our hosts “spliced the due to bad weather. While on the Island I was able mainbrace” most generously and the biscuits and to contact the editor Tom Lloyd of he Norfolk Island Navy issue cheese put the finishing touch to a most paper when HMAS Otway (was a crew member) enjoyable morning. visited in 1972. I had a good chat with him as he was Before returning to the ship (much against their one of 30 Islanders able to get onboard for a visit. He wishes) those members of the crew ashore on the also gave me a copy of the two articles which were Island on Saturday made a presentation of the ship’s, printed about the visit. These are attached for you to crest to the Norfolk Island RSL. Otway left for put into Chief Stokers Log.” Dunedin, New Zealand last Sunday. Due to the rough loading conditions, four members of the crew did not ARRIVAL OF HMAS OTWAY make it and flew out on Wednesday and will join the Article in The Norfolk Islander Saturday, 20 submarine. May 1972 - Despite thoughts that the inclement From Dunedin, Otway will be going into dry weather experienced during the week might cause dock for a complete re-fit, and it seems amazing that the postponement of HMAS Otway, the submarine everything - but everything - has to be taken out of the arrived in brilliant sunshine off Kingston at 9 o’clock submarine and tested before she is back to sea again. on Friday, May 19th. As the conditions were a little Before their departure, Officers and crew asked us rough Otway proceeded around to Cascade and will to convey their thanks to everyone who had made their be anchored there until 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 21st. all too short stay such an enjoyable one. Although no definite plans are at hand at the time of going to press, it is hoped that if the pleasant spell of weather continues visitors will be able to inspect the ship on Saturday afternoon. Results from the C Grade 1st Mathew Buys Aust.; 2nd Lindsay Starkey Aust.; 3rd Darrel bailey 28th Norfolk Island International Aust Clay Target Championships. Held this week in the grounds at Anson bay Individual ladies Events Sponsored by Petes Place Norfolk Island Event 1 50 target Skeet Championships Winner event 1 Mary Johnston Norfolk Island Sponsored By Petes Place Norfolk Island Winner event 6 Chrissy Nyveld Aust A Grade 1st Colin McTaggart Aust.; 2nd Basil Vercoe NI.; 3rd Gavin Searle NZ Highest score for veterans on event 6 B Grade 1st Peter Woodward NI.; 2nd Don LangTrophy winner:- Ray Pearce NZ Andrew O’Hara NZ; 3rd Phil Brown NZ C Grade 1st Garth Gadsby NZ; 2nd Veterans High Guns Graham Noffke Aus.; 3rd Keith Butters Sponsored by Norfolk Island RSL for the Rex Innes NZ Memorial trophy 1st Basil Vercoe NI. Event 2 Double Rise Championships 2nd Chris Carrol Aust. Sponsored by- Norfolk Island Building 3rd Trevor Roberts NZ Supplies A Grade 1st Paul Watchorn Aust.; 2nd Two man Team events Gavin Searle NZ.; 3rd Alan Bauer Aust Sponsored by Target Products New Zealand B Grade 1st Dave Dockary NZ.; 2nd Rick Skeet- Ray Pearce & Trevor Roberts New Zealand Hosie Aust.; 3rd Moses Abraham Aust Ball Trap - Rob Dean & Wayne Cislowski Aust C Grade 1st Mathews Buys Aust.; 2nd Amy Buys Aus.; 3rd Peter Sanders NI High Gun Events 1-4 Sponsored by Governors Lodge Resort Event 3 Single Barrel Championships A Grade Gavin Searle New Zealand Sponsored by The Travel Centre Norfolk B Grade Rod McKenzie New Zealand Island C Grade Peter Sanders Norfolk Island A Grade 1st Gavin Searle NZ; 2nd Rick Spence NZ; 3rd Ray Pearce NZ B Grade 1st Callum Howlett NZ.; 2nd Rebecca Searle NZ.; 3rd Murray Marsh NZ FOR SALE C Grade 1st Peter Sanders NI; 2nd Ryan Christian NI; 3rd Darrel Bailey Aust Perfect Condition Unused Royal Dolton English China “Princeton” Event 4 25 Target Points Score Sponsored by South Pacific Resort Hotel A Grade 1st Wayne Sattler Aust.; 2nd Greg Mathews Aust.; 3rd Alan Bauer Aust B Grade 1st Rebecca Searle New Zealand.; 2nd Chrissy Nyveld Aust.; 3rdJamie Havill NZ C Grade 1st Peter Sanders NI.; 2nd Ted Dow Aust.; 3rd Darrel Bailey Aust

Event 5 Ball Trap Championships Sponsored by House of Perfumery Norfolk 6 settings including: Island Dinner Plates •Side Plates • Cake Plates A Grade 1st Wayne Cislowski Aust.; 2nd Gravy Boat & Plate Paul Watchorn Aust.; 3rd Wayne Sattler Aust. Small, Medium & Large Oval Serving Dishes B Grade 1st Callum Howlett NZ; 2nd Large Salad Serving Bowl •Desert Bowls Dennis Ryan Aust.; 3rd Ed Symes NZ Salt & Pepper Shakers •Coffee Pot & Mugs C Grade 31st Mathews Buys Aust.; 2nd Ryan Christion NI; 3rd Lindsay Stakey Sugar Bowl •Milk Jug • Tea Pot Aust Cups & Saucer

Event 6 The Clay Target Championship Price: Reasonable Offers Over Reserve. Sponsored by Hibiscus Motels A Grade 1st Ray Pearce NZ.; 2nd Wayne Sattler Aust.; 3rd Basil Vercoe NI Please Phone: 50346 B Grade 1st Jim Vale Aust.; 2nd Callum Howlett NZ.; 3rd Norm Wilton Aust Four Man teams on Event 6 Sponsored by WW Sanders & Sons 1st Gold Fields-NZ Bill Dunn, Phil Brown, Trevor Roberts Andrew O’Hara 2nd Norfolk Island A Basil Vercoe, Clinton Judd, Andrew Barnett. Milt Bradley 3rd Wairoa NZ Stuart Bell, Kelvin Ellison, Rick Spence Dave Dockary Local members What’s on at the Gym Division Highest Score in Suzanne’s Aerobics / Circuit Classes Skeet Sponsored by All fitness levels - all welcome. Westpac Bank Norfolk $3.00 per class. 5.30pm Mondays. Island 1st Basil Vercoe. Low Impact Core / Stability Classes with 2nd Peter Woodward Shane 3rd James Stanton Register / enquiries at the Physio Clinic - ph 22091 $5.00 per class. All welcome. Highest Score event Starting 3.30pm Wednesday 13th February. 6 - Fred Stupples Trophy Stretch for Health Classes Winner - Basil Vercoe Movement Therapy to improve joint function and decrease pain and injury. High Guns Enquiries ph Louise on 23181 C Grade sponsored $3.00 per class. All welcome. by Beretta Starting 5.15pm Tuesday 12th February Australia -Mathew Buys Australia B Grade sponsored by Desley & Kevin Ryan For Martial Arts Fitness Classes with Chris the Jim Ryan Memorial Trophy Jamie All fitness levels. All welcome. Havill New Zealand Wednesday 5.30pm and Saturday 4.30pm. Mini High Gun Events Top Shape Gym Sponsored by Pine Valley Apartments Located in The Village Winner Basil Vercoe Norfolk Island Enquiries phone Brendon on 50961 or 24337 Discounted rates for Juniors and Senior High Gun Join with a partner and receive a 10% discount off Sponsored by South Pacific Hotel Norfolk Island both memberships (minimum 3 months. Gavin Searle New Zealand Everyone welcome Yorlye cum look orn! South Pacific Resort Hotel Accommodation Voucher Visiting Shooters Only Junior Tennis Coaching Winner - Alan Bauer commences next week! Shooters Only Prize for the Same schedule as Beretta 686 Shotgun last year. Winner - Peter Woodward If unsure call Danny on 50524 A feature of the evening was when the District Governor presented a special message from International President Mahendra Amarasuriya to Lion Hazel Martin, congratulating her on her many years in Lions and wishing her all the best for her forthcoming 99th Birthday in June this year. Carol also spoke on what it was like to be a District Governor. She said that it was the same as any other Member, the only difference being that she had another job to do. She spoke about her visit to Chicago to attend the Lions 90th International Convention which was held in July 2007 and the logistic problems associated with the transport of 20,000 delegates around that “Like a breath of fresh air” city. This was a comment made to me following the visit Two new members - Lion Ray Hall and Lion this week of Lions District Governor Carol Alderson Mike Andrew - were inducted into the Club and after who was here on her official visit from Sunday 10th to receiving a gift of a Norfolk Island clock from both Friday 15th February. Lions Clubs, our District Governor, together with Due to work commitments, Carol’s husband Dean, Arthur’s Vale President Tracey Greening and ably the Cabinet Secretary Beryl Payne and her husband assisted by Ashlan Bates, cut the 20th Anniversary Ern, and Vice District Governor Elvio Munzone were Birthday cake. unable to make the trip, so the members of the Lions Looking tanned and refreshed, District Governor Clubs of Norfolk Island and Arthur’s Vale had the Carol left for Sydney on Friday morning, ready to pleasant task of entertaining our charming District continue her busy round of activities before she hands Governor during her all too brief stay. over the reins of District Governorship in June. It was a busy week for all concerned as the visit coincided with the 20th Anniversary of the Arthur’s Vale Lions Club. There were also combined meetings Iwii Paradise on Cascade Road with both Clubs and the Official Dinner held at Governor’s Lodge on Wednesday evening 13th. All who spoke to Carol said how easy she was to speak to N.I. Military Museum and her relaxed and friendly manner. Art Gallery • Retail Shop • Café Being by herself, members of both Clubs were able to introduce her to many of the island’s favourite restaurants. Try the biggest & famous Pies!! At the Dinner, District Governor Carol had the Take away available!! pleasant task of presenting 20 year Chevrons to Lion Fran Brennan who, although she now lives in N.S.W. Open: Monday – Saturday still carries on the work as the Arthur’s Vale Health and Welfare officer. Lion Jan Saal, Treasurer of Arthur’s Vale was also presented with a 20 year Chevron for Phone: 22700 / 23012 Mobile: 50676 her untiring work in Lions.

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Now Sunday 17th February! We took part in many group challenge’s, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling plus an array of team building activities. We also where able to make a visit to a small island off the Whangaparaoa coast called Tiri Tiri Mitangi. A nature reserve that had been brought back from complete deforestation due the tireless efforts of some amazing volunteers. The Group was also honoured by the cultural experience of attending the New Zealand Navy’s Marae. Everyone that attended RYLA where strangers, but by the end of 7 days, all had formed life long friendships. Each of us who attended left differently from when we arrived, whether it be the new friendships, the inspiration and motivation to do something amazing, or simply leaving in a different state of mind, being able to think about things differently that we had done before. For me and many others who attended, RYLA is truly a live changing experience, It was a really fun week, so many good times had and great friends made. To any one that might be considering applying for RLYA 08 or are just thinking about what it might be like, I encourage every one to apply and discover that for themselves. Our pictures show the District Governor Carol with Brent Adams. President Tracey Greening and Ashlan Bates cutting RYLA - Together we achieve the Birthday Cake - Tom.

Back in April of last year, I was fortunate enough to be selected along side Hannah Evans to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards or RYLA. Young people from the Rotary District 9910 attended a 7 days leadership event sponsored by the Whangaparaoa Rotary Club and held at the Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC). The 9910 District covers most of the Auckland and North Shore area in New Zealand as well as Norfolk Island and other pacific Islands. RYLA brings together young people from all over to take part in a leadership building and personal development course. Arriving in New Zealand I was a little unsure of what to expect, and the only person I would know going to RYLA would be Hannah. The days following our arrival, we all, a group of about 30 young people, took part in a full on, challenging program that kept everyone busy for the duration of RYLA. We were honoured to have so many guests, wanting to talk with us on such a range of issues. Of course, since RYLA is mainly Leadership orientated, this dominated most discussions. Our Guest speakers ranged from Fitness and Motivational trainers, successful business entrepreneurs, mountaineers, conservation volunteers Available at : - Foodlands - Paw Paws as well as an interesting visit from a successful NZ Marks Bakery and Selected Cafés stage hypnotist. Formation of local It is something that is not new to you as you have said before that there could possibly be a party system ALP Sub-branch here. Do you still hold that view, and do you have a Following the Press Release in last week’s paper concern about the governance of the Norfolk Island? I regarding the formation of a Norfolk Island sub- branch have been of a similar mind for some years about party of the Australian Labor Party, sub-branch President, politics. I thought it was a major deficiency in our Mike King, spoke to George Smith, over VL2NI this political system. The ‘independent’ system has rolled week. This is a transcript of the interview:- forward election after election and simply transferred What does it mean for Norfolk Island? The Press policies from one Assembly to another. It did not release was really for information purposes. There was enable an incoming parliament to put its own stamp much chatter in the community about what was going on policy. Thus it took a new Assembly some time on and there was a suggestion that we had emerged to get themselves rolling. Not to be over-critical, but as a sub-branch as a result of the Rudd Labor victory. here we are one year after the election and the present That is not true. It is not part of a conspiracy on the Assembly has not put their stamp on establishing their part of the new Labor Commonwealth government direction or strategy. to take over the island by stealth. The formation of What does that mean for Norfolk Island having the the sub-branch came about by a few members of the first political party? Does that also mean that others community, who had concerns about Norfolk Island should think about getting other parties together and and its governance, getting together and seeking do they have to be related to the Australian scene? We assistance from Annette Ellis, the Federal Member for think that we are addressing the major deficiencies that Canberra who, was keen to see Party politics play a we see in the political system. Firstly, the lack of party part in Norfolk Island. politics results in what we believe are far too little “I want to make a point very early in this interview. debate and too little challenge of government policy It is important to understand that the sub-branch does and decision making. Equally important, is the so- not represent the ALP in Norfolk Island. I am not called ‘independent’. As I have mentioned, it doesn’t here to talk on behalf of the ALP. I am not the ALP’s lend itself to an early policy expression by a new representative here in Norfolk Island. We are a group parliament. We hope that we can establish a clear and of similarly minded people who have come together concise policy platform which can guide our activities, for the purposes of discussion, to form opinions etc. and which will be a policy that can be carried forward and to convey those opinions and motions to our over periods, by ALP candidates. representatives in the Federal Parliament or even our (continued overleaf) representatives in the local Government. VValentines alentines Day 22 course course Dinner SpecialDinner Special

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�� Formation of local ALP Sub-branch - continued radio interview. We don’t have a policy at the moment. It will enable us to examine, or to judge, future We don’t have a position in our sub-branch nor, as I candidates for election in Norfolk Island. There is room understand it, does the Federal ALP have a position for other parties of different persuasion. It would be a in relation to Norfolk Island. We have to follow the great idea and a step that would only further improve rules. Although there is some agreement, there may the political process in Norfolk Island. be a need to modify those rules to accommodate the How do you act if the membership of the sub- uniqueness of an ALP sub-branch being so remote branch decides that Norfolk should be going in a from the mainland. That is a difficulty for us now, but certain direction? Do you go to the community and we will solve that difficulty. Our major exercise in inform them what you want to do? I ask this question these early days, will be the development of a policy because there are a lot of political minorities on the platform which will be an extensive written work and island and some of them have had a major sway with I imagine that will take several months. Because we do the Federal Government and more particularly, with not have unlimited resources and manpower, we have the Joint Standing Committees? We are a group of to develop and adopt policy on the basis of a priority similarly minded people from the community. We have standing which will be agreed upon by our members. a legitimate stake in Norfolk Island as most are long- What will we tackle first? We are currently doing that term residents and the majority are of Pitcairn descent, now. which is a good thing, and many have married into If the Australian Labor Party says to you ‘this is Pitcairn families. We share the values and principles what we want you to do as far as Norfolk Island is of the Australian Labor party which are ‘social justice concerned’ and it might be something that perhaps and equity for all’. Social justice - about the pursuit of even you don’t agree with, how do you deal with that? a fair, just and equitable society - a ‘fair go’ if you like. We don’t expect that to happen. We don’t expect Those guiding principles match ours precisely, and it the ALP to be dictating to us at all. But what we do was inevitable that we would join the ALP rather than expect is that they will embrace the policy which we any other party. develop and which we will put before them and we Not everyone shares those views and values. We will ultimately come to an agreement on that policy. can only talk for those who have put those values on Anything they say to us, or ask of us, will be consistent the table and come forward and joined the ALP. We with the policy that we have already adopted. will discuss things in private at our regular monthly What is your view about the continuation of meetings. Once we decide upon a position or policy on internal self-government? I have a personal view. a particular issue or matter that may be current, and we However, the sub-branch hasn’t adopted a view on that wish to bring it forward, we will then put that position particular issue. I can say, in relation to our members, to either our representatives in the Federal parliament is that without any doubt there is a wide variety and or we will put it to our local representatives. In most very strong opinions about the continuation of self cases we would put those to both areas at the same government. Some want to go back to the old Advisory time. Council days while some want self government, in one What does this mean to Norfolk Island politically? form or another, to remain. The common thread among Does having a party here which is connected to the the opinions of our members is that it hasn’t served the Australian system make us more closely associated interests of those about whom we are concerned - that with the Australian system? I don’t think so. While is the lower and middle income earners. There has to this represents a major shift after decades of the be some change to bring about a better situation for independent style of parliament that we have, and those people. My own position, believe it or not, is that we are taking on certain elements of the Australian there is no going back to the old days of the Advisory political system by adopting the party political system, Council. I personally support the continuation of self people have to ask themselves how well the system government, and no perhaps about it, in a different of ‘independent’ politics here on Norfolk Island has form! What form that might be I can’t say at the served them, and their interests, over the decades of moment. Change is likely to come about, but at the end self government. of the day, the extent of any change depends almost Leading up to the next election in 2-1/2 years time entirely on the performance of governments. I think it how would the members of your party approach that. is in their hands more than anyone elses. Would you put up representatives to stand for the next How do you deal with someone who might join your election? That would be the ultimate goal, but in reality sub-branch with a complaint and ask your party to fix that is not going to happen for a number of elections. It it for them? The only people who will have access to depends on how much momentum and how strong the our sub-branch are the members, and our members sub-branch becomes. We would certainly like to put are entitled to put anything on the table. While there up an ALP ticket, but I would imagine that in the next might be some disagreement within our meeting about election we will do no more than judge candidates by that proposal, if, at the end of the section, a motion our own policy and what our interests and objectives is passed everyone is bound by that, and we have all are. accepted that will be the case. That is the only way to How does the sub-branch intend to proceed from this move forward. point and what lies ahead? A lot of work. We are just - Tom. starting to come to grips with the rules that apply. These are very restrictive and I was informed yesterday that I should not go wandering into the policy area in this Aunt lived. In her own words she often told us that ‘he kinda tek a shine to me!’ After they had known each other for about a month, Abb asked Aunt to marry him - she thought he was joking and so she said ‘sure, I’ll marry you’! and to her surprise he went ahead and made all the arrangements and they got married on 7th December 1939 at Randwick, After the war ended, Aunt brought Abb back to visit Norfolk - he liked the place so much they decided to stay. They spent many years farming on their property out Douglas Drive near ‘Bishop’s Court’. Sadly, children never came their way, but Amy was a wonderful Aunty to all of her nieces and nephews and any other kids she came across. She would always get excited when (continued overleaf) Vale Amy Kathleen Bathie 25th June 1917 - 1st February 2008 The love and affection for a grand Norfolk Island lady, Amy Bathie, and her family was again Say demonstrated by the community on Tuesday, 5th when Amy was laid to rest at Kingston. The service was held at the Uniting Church with “I Love You” Pastor Karl Tui conducting the service. Pastor Karl. this After the welcome, the beautiful Norfolk hymn, Gethsemane was sung and Pastor Tui’s Bible readings came from Psalm 90 - “”O Lord, you have always been our home. Before you created the hills or brought the Valentine’s Day world into being, you were eternally God, and will be forever” and John 14:1-6 - “Do not let your hearts be with a Gift Voucher troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms...... I am going there to prepare from a place for you...... ”. Amy’s niece, Mrs. Judy Steed said she had the pleasure, on behalf of the family, to share with all Expressions Beauty who had gathered at the Church and cemetery, a little about this wonderful lady. In her Eulogy to her Aunt, Receive 15% off all facials Judy said:- “Aunt was born Amy Kathleen Adams on Norfolk Island on 25th June 1917. She had 3 sisters, when presenting this advert Lizzie, Helen and May and one brother Guilford. for Valentine’s Day Educated at the Norfolk Island Public School, she did very well academically and won the Queen Victoria Scholarship for her year. After finishing school she Leeside Arcade went to live in Sydney in 1938. Soon there she met a gentleman by the name of Albert ‘Abb’ Bathie who Ph 23805 delivered milk on a horse and dray to the place where Mon ~ Sat

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Garrison Restaurant Amy Kathleen Bathie - continued - even the scales were still in pounds and ounces, told there had been an addition to the family and was with a black Texta marking where the kilos were...... always one of the first to receive a photo of a great approximately!! She always worked out the weight and even great-great niece or nephew - as can be seen conversion and the cost. You never needed to check by her picture board that spent the last couple of years her. Calculators were not part of her life and was never with her on ‘Dar Randah’. I think each and everyone needed when, as she used to say ‘you ell use youse of us can recall something special that they shared with head for work how much weigh and how much gwen Aunt and I am sure they will be remembering them corse you, you nor need one machine for do et’. with fondness. Today however, I would like to share Aunt finally retired from the shop in 2003 - she just a couple with you. spent many hours watching her favourite Wallabies Firstly - Aunt was from the ‘old school’ - she used playing footy on TV and cheering the Australian to have an old clothesline which was simply a piece cricket team to all their victories. An Eastern Suburbs of wire strung up between two olive trees in her back ‘Roosters’ supporter she was also an extremely avid - yard. For a couple of years Boydie and Katie tried to one might even say very one eyed Cascade ‘Reds’ fan!! convince her that she needed a rotary clothesline. Her A keen Labor supporter she loved nothing better than reply each time was ‘Foot I wunt wun rotary clorthline, discussing politics with anyone, but especially with I gut 36 acres ya f’ hang out myse clorthe!’ Anyway, those who disagreed with her thinking and opinions. one Saturday when she was up the shop, Boydie and Towards the end of her life here with her family and Katie pulled down the old clothesline and replaced it friends, she often spoke about Helen, Lizzie, Uncie with a new rotary clothesline - she loved it of course. A and of course her beloved Abb and I’m sure they have couple of weeks later whilst mowing her lawns, Boyd all been catching up on lost time and laughing about just happened to look across while she was hanging anything and everything. out the washing and noticed that she was walking On behalf of Aunty May and the family I would like around the clothesline hanging things up instead of to thank all the friends and family who have travelled turning the line around to where she was standing. from overseas to be with us today. I would also like to He let her go for a few minutes then walked up to thank - the Doctors and Hospital staff for their support Aunt and said ‘starn ya en watch deer’. With that he and kindness, especially over the last few months. wound up the clothesline a couple of hitches, grabbed Thanks also to Leonard for his assistance today; to it and spun it around. Aunt looked at the clothesline in Shane and the grave diggers; to the wreath makers and astonishment, looked at Boydie, shook her head and everyone who provided flowers; to Clare and Tony for said “well bugger me - modern technology!!!’ the floral arrangements at the Church; to the Netball Secondly - Clare fondly remembers the time she girls for providing the refreshments for this afternoon; lived with Aunt and Abb because the younger Quintals to Glenn and Joanne for the use of ‘Bounty Lodge’ this were sick and Aunt offered to take her for a while to afternoon; to Reverend Karl for his kind words and help her Mum and Dad. She recalls the three of them the service today. Last but by no means least, thanks going down Headstone one afternoon. Clare’s line to you all for coming today and for all the kind wishes nor se het dem water before she pulling up da biggest Aunty May and the family have received over the last trumpeter dem awa bin see. Aunt laughed and clapped few days. and tull a Clare dar es miracle cus no body bin ketch The hymns In the Garden and The Pitcairn Anthem one trumpeter dar big orf Headstone - you how clewer. brought to a conclusion the service of farewell to Clare still giggles at Aunt’s words and how she made another of Norfolk’s grand old identities. her feel so clever. To Amy’s sister May, and to all the other members Thirdly - after my Dad died, Mum sent me home to of Amy’s extended family, we offer our sincere Aunt for a little while to help me get over my loss. Her sympathies . kindness, compassion, humour and much love helped - Tom. pull me through one of the darkest times of my life. Today I say ‘thanks’ for that time and for the many times since then that we have shared a cuppa, lunch at ‘Dar Nursery’ and for making me believe I was the PRIVATE TUTORING. best cook when it came to ‘mudda’, her most favourite of all Norfolk dishes. Does your son/daughter need that extra Aunt spent many years operating the shop known as ‘DeChesne’s Store’ where she sold fruit and vegies, tuition in English? Pitcairn stamps, first day covers and carvings, and This personal assistance is offered to enable of course supplied shelves of used books for anyone the student to improve their individual to swap. You usually left the store with your goods marks and assessments toward their end of packed in one of the many shoe boxes that she never seemed to be without. We all remember those Beta year examinations for 2008. and VHS videos that lined the shelves behind where Tuition offered is available to Secondary she sat, knowing it had been many years since any of school students. them had been used. But that’s OK, they were part of Remedial reading assistance is also offered. the character of Aunt and dar store. She never used a cash register - everything was hand-written in a ‘day Contact – Maureen King. book’ and all the money was put in an old biscuit tin Telephone 23003 or 24085ah. read the poem - A Child’s Rhyme in Melting Moments - written by her sister Levina -

“I’ll miss everything about you, As I continue to roam. But most of all I miss the amazing energy, That made you my every-bit of home.

And it just won’t be the same, As I am an apprentice to your grace. I wish I had your special light, And love you spread about the place.

Vale Please close those honest eyes, Dianne Vanita Buffett And rest your weary feet. 2nd November 1949 - 25th January 2008 Like the bird un-caged, no restriction now A new stage you must greet. For those who may not have attended one before, there is something very special about a funeral service In irony you lived your life, on Norfolk Island. As fragile as a flower. The members of this small, close-knit community Yet your spirit strong, you endured the pain rally around the grieving family to show their love, With style to the very last hour. support and comfort, while many others carry out, in a quiet no-problem fashion, the digging of the grave, the I must not be greedy, making of the coffin and the making of the beautiful Rest the body that was bound. floral wreaths. I’m left with hopes of pure comfort, Last Sunday, 3rd February there was an For your soul’s new freedom found. overwhelming outpouring of love as members of the community filled All Saints Church to overflowing I’ll dry my tears, stop quivering, as they gathered to celebrate the life of Dianne Vanita Stop the feelings of forlorn. Buffett, who died on 25th January. I must start to celebrate, live in your light, Reverend Rod Oldfield conducted the service and Out of the shadow, your inspiration drawn. after the singing of that wonderful hymn “Nearer my God to Thee”, Dianne’s daughter, Vanita Nicholson (continued overleaf) The Sound-Body-Mind Connection ‘Soundstrue’ is back in Norfolk THIS WEEK! A unique opportunity for you to experience the healing power of your own voice! with Julia Biermann Intro Evenings: Mon 11, Wed 13, Thurs 14 February 7pm – 10pm $40 per evening

Full FriWeekend 15 – Sun 17 FebruaryWorkshop Individual Fri: 7pm – 10pm Sat: 9.30am – 5.30pm Sun: 9.30am – 4.30pm can besessions arranged at a To register please contact Jodie Williams on Phone: 22088 time to suit you. or email: [email protected] Dianne Vanita Buffett - continued foot, to and from Steele’s Point. School transport, had a colourful sequence for Di We’ll meet again down memory lane, and others. It commenced with the Jeep. I’ll roam once more, but not alone. At that period the Commonwealth Government On different levels, we’ll travel together, maintained a directional finding facility in a paddock In the light of the love you have shown.” towards Simon’s Water at Steele’s Point – known as “And now I am going to share with you the much the D.F. The facility consisted of a hut in the middle sort after secret ingredients to Mum’s famous pikelet of paddock, with antennas and the like surrounding it, recipe” Vanita continued - and a power house at the fence line near ‘Tradewinds’. 1 cup of patience The power house seemed to catch fire and burn down 1 cup of strength with regularity. 3 cups of positivity The Jeep, brought the operating staff to and from a pinch of cheeky the airport to Steele’s Point at 8.00 am and 4.00 pm. Mixed with determination Ideal hours to travel to and from school. And served with lots of love. Di with others caught the Jeep from the bank outside My mother was a beautiful lady who was very our front gate, and returned from the bank at BP’s private about her family and her battle with her health corner at the School - where the Gas Centre is today. and yet she was a strength and an inspiration to so Bob Selby who passed away in the last few weeks, many people. was one of the drivers of the Jeep. Not one for gossip, Mum was a confidant to many. Helen McCoy, who lived next door, and worked She was a good listener who offered sincerity, at the Administration of Kingston, acquired a 1938 support and understanding, free of judgement. Dodge, part of it home made. When the D.F. was As a proud Norfolk Islander, Mum shared her disbanded for more modern technology, and the jeep passion for Norfolk culture with so many of us. stopped running, Mrs. McCoy’s Dodge, became the One thing my Mum instilled into us both as children school transport. and as adults was to concentrate on what we did have, (continued overleaf) not on what we didn’t. Over the past sad days this has been more important to me than ever. As I am surrounded and supported by the love of friends and family I am reminded of the importance of FOR SALE both to my Mum. I was lucky enough to share 35 years bathed in the unconditional love of my beautiful mother and for this I am grateful. Seaworld I will miss your soft voice, and your open arms, PTY LIMITED your strength and inspiration. • Excellent established restaurant I will carry your love in my heart forever”. • Very well known Diann’e favourite hymn “In the Garden” was then • Popular family eatery sung and this was followed by the Eulogy, given by her • Outstanding patronage brother David:- “Thank you” he said “for being here • Open 7 nights with conﬁrmed bookings to this afternoon as we celebrate the life that Di shared, December 2008 in abundance, with us all – her family and her friends. • A la carte menu 5 nights Dianne Vanita Buffett, was born here in Norfolk Island on 2nd November 1949. David Campbell • Special Fish and Steak 2 nights Dunsmere (Boy Satt to most of you) and Ruth Buffett, • Seats 80 were her parents. • Sunday and Wednesday can serve up to 140 She was the youngest of my 3 beautiful sisters. All meals told there were 5 of us – Cheryl, Noelene, Dianne, • Fully licensed Boyd and myself. • Off Street Parking Di grew up in Steele’s Point – as you will know this is the better part of the Island – grew up amongst a substantial coterie of Steele’s Point associates, in those The building and location holds incredible near post war times. potential for untapped business. Just running your mind along Stockyard and Two It sits on 5248m2 of freehold with approval to sub- Chimneys Roads – starting at Aunty Pearl’s end – you’ll recall those who were then, youngsters of divide back of property into two portions of approx 800m2 varying ages, with Di - Albert, Merv and Chris Buffett; William, Henry, Rodney and Nancy Menzies; Eric and This restaurant has been owned and operated by its Rosemary O’Leary; Pam Dunn; Lewie and Laurie present owners for almost 21 years. Quintal; Natalie and Wonnie Quintal. Then Lyle, Alan, Neil and Jimmy Tavener, along the It shows excellent returns with ﬁgures available on other end of Stockyard Road and then Mirra (Marie request. McCoy). POA Shops and entertainment (such as pictures, and Phone 672 3 23267 for further information socials and the like) for Di meant a journey, usually on Dianne Vanita Buffett - continued whose plating skills she admired so much. Mary Joe You had to be on time, and polite to succeed with Nobbs taught Di to plait in the big open sheds and this method of transport. But Di and party had the under the Silky Oak trees in the School grounds. Both advantage of having to open Helen’s gate for her, as sheds and trees are now gone, but she was thereafter the Dodge whistled and hissed up the lane; and slow captivated in this craft. opening of the gate could gain precious minutes if Di Di herself then taught plaiting at the School. – or Noelene – were running late. Commencing some 20 years ago, and of recent times After School here, Di went to Sydney to work. This has been teaching years 3/4 in the craft. I see a School was the natural sequence of those times. When we all contingent led by the Headmaster, here this afternoon. were in Sydney, we got a house in North Strathfield, Thank you for your tribute, and the opportunity for Di approaching Concord. Di worked at the Bank of to share her skills with the school students. NSW (the name before it changed to the lesser title (continued overleaf) of Westpac), at 341 George Street and was away for about 2 years. When she returned home she joined the Administration, initially in the Registrars Office and then in the Companies and Legal Advisers office. Those were the days of major overseas company registrations in Norfolk Island. She was there until she married Alan and had 3 children: Vanita, Dwain and Lavina. Her 3 children became her focus in life, for the rest of her life. She loved them and supported them in their growing up, their education, their marriages and their work. They reciprocated in their love and affection and care. The three of them are here today to say farewell. Lavina having travelled from the other side of the world. Vanita and Dwain have shared their tributes to Di. Di left the Island again, with the three children, and for a time returned to the Bank, now Westpac. She was at the Turramurra Branch, where she was caught up in an armed hold up. Then she transferred to Carlingford Branch, where she experienced a second armed hold up. She declined to wait around for the third experience, and called it a day with Westpac. Di spent 2 _years in America – California. Vanita and Lavina went to school there. Whilst in California she experienced the warm Norfolk Island connection with Cora and Ric Kleiner and their family. When Di returned home again with her family, she mainly worked for Pine Trees, for a long time – until she was forced to give up work for health reasons. We all know that Di had many talents. She was an accomplished cook. She learnt readily and well from her mother and established her own expertise. When in America – the land of pre- packaged and factory prepared food – Di still baked her own and prepared the family’s meals from fresh and individual ingredients. Lavina took home cooked meals to school. Indeed Lavina was hot property, in that everyone wanted to be in the queue to swap lunch items with her. Items which Di had cooked and prepared. Dianne has musical talent. She loved music and played the piano by ear. The children’s favourite was ‘Guitar Boogie’ and this they demanded she play repeatedly for them to dance. She obliged of course. She was a great ukulele player. She was an accomplished horsewoman. She rode competitively in the Royal A & H Show, and won ribbons to prove her prowess. Her plaiting has really established Di amongst the noted Norfolk Island artists. She is up there with those Dianne Vanita Buffett - continued Di. Each of the 4 were all of 5 years old and seasoned Di taught her daughter Vanita to plait at school – takers of tea at Di’s place. and then also at home. She of course had a huge number of contemporary Di’s passion for plaiting led her to publish a friends. A group example will suffice for now. book “Plaiting in Paradise”. This publication will Their group – most with experience within executive preserve the craft for future generations and provide a and professional offices – had devised the capacity to contemporary resource to teach the craft. We can all convene an AGM. be proud of her cultural achievement. Don’t be misled into the logical interpretation that At the time of her death she had regular classes at an Annual General Meeting could only be called the School, and a prominent presence at the Golden annually. Frequency was the name of the game. Orb with plaiting demonstrations which captured the Indeed, if you had to cover a range of activities, attention of both people who lived here and visitors. such as dressing to the nines, to, in cover of night, Greg Magri accompanied her on these occasions and journey to the grounds adjacent to Bishops Court, to Greg, she loved immensely you being with her on sit upon the topiary clipped olive trees, shaped as arm these projects. chairs, wine glasses in hand, sipping sparkling wine Her plaiting has featured in communications from enthusiastically, well you just had to have frequency, Norfolk Island, Ministers of Government to Australia, for such amazing frivolity. Parliamentarians; demonstrating the cultural skills I won’t mention any names of course, in association which exist in this place. with such meetings, and their somewhat cussed doings. Last Royal A & H Show she inaugurated a perpetual If I did people such as Jackie, Simone, Jan and Kaye trophy for plaiting. The family was touched that a card may well be embarrassed. So I won’t! from the winner of the inaugural trophy, is amongst You who are here this afternoon are Di’s many the condolences we have received. friends. You’ve filled the church today. That’s not Dianne had suffered for some decades from seen very often. Spondylosis, but only diagnosed as such in the last 10 Thank you from all the family for your tribute. years. This is a progressively degenerative disease, We appreciate all the family members who have where you gradually lose the movement of your limbs flown in to be together as a family and thank Boyd and other parts. She has undergone major back surgery and Frances’s Kim and John who could not be here, more than once. In a wheel chair as a result. for their warm thoughts being with us. I should tell you that when she knew of the And all those who have been so wonderfully progression of this disease. She made a hat for each of supportive. Cards, calls, mountains of sustenance. us, as she recognised that her hands were losing their Assistance with travel and funeral arrangements. ability – and before it was too late. You’ll see many (continued overleaf) hats here today. It may well be said that Di’s greatest achievement above all others, was - • her magnificent, successful, effort to manage the attendant pain of this illness • to teach her body to walk again • to mentally rise above the difficulty of the illness • to example strength and willpower to make life manageable, despite her illness and • to get up and out, and look a million dollars Re-opening The experience of her own pain and illness led Di to initiate a Chronic Pain Awareness Group in the Island; th with guest speakers on relevant subjects, meeting in Monday 11 Feb her New Farm Road, home. Dianne had the capacity to make and maintain friends, and interact with many. She valued her weekly tea and pikelets with you with Jamie in the kitchen Maude. The drives with you to shops and sites. She admired your capacity in your 91st year. and also starring: She looked forward to visits from Danny and Louise’s children, and many others. N Fieldies Pies Someone witnessed a short time ago, 4 visitors to Di’s home, sitting up straight on the chairs and sofa N Delicious sandwiches under the covered area at Di’s front door. “Yourlye like a cup o’ Tea”, “Yes please, milk and 2 sugar.” Tea came on a tray with accompanying cake and N Homemade cakes biscuits. They all sat and talked with Di, about the weather, Island happenings, a little bit of scandal, Coming soon: appreciation of the hospitality, and then went on their way. N Takeaway Packs They loved their tea (mostly milk and hot water and plenty sugar). They loved their biscuits. They loved

�� Dianne Vanita Buffett - continued service which celebrated the life of one of Norfok Dr. Mitchell and those at the Hospital for their care Island’s beautiful woman. in leading us through the difficult medical progress. To Vanita, Levina and Dwain, to the other members Those who have dug the grave, driven the hearse. of her family and to her many, many friends, we extend The wreath makers for the beautiful flower tributes our sincere sympathy. they create. The Police for their courtesies. And many - Tom. more. When we conclude here and have been to the graveyard, please join the family for tea – maybe more than just milk and plenty hot water – at the Parish Thank You To the community of Norfolk Island. Centre, to celebrate Di’s life with us. We would like to thank each and every one of you Di now rests in Peace”. for your support, kind words, sweet wettles, helping Bible readings were then read by Dianne’s niece, hand, and acts of good faith in our time of loss. Sarlae McAlpine - John Chapter 14:1-6 “Do not let In doing all that you have it drives home the fact your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and also in me. that there is no place in the world with a community In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not like Norfolk Island. so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare Thank you. a place for you...... I am the way and the truth and The family of the late Dianne Buffett the life...... ” Sarlae’s father Rod McAlpine, then read from Ecclesiastes Chapter 3:1-8 - “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under FOR SALE heaven: a time to be born and a time to die...... ”. Amazing Grace was the final hymn sung at All THE SMOOTHEST RIDE ON NORFOLK! Saints and the funeral cortege then moved to the Gold late 70’s Toyota Crown, good condition, cemetery, where after the presentation of floral tributes, registered with spare engine and parts. $1000 ONO. the hymns In the Sweet By and By followed then by Phone 23433 A/H or 24118 W. The Pitcairn Anthem brought to a close a beautiful Vale Theodore Livanes (known as ‘Theo” to Norfolkers), died suddenly, but peacefully at his home at Relbia, Changed times for the 2008 Tasmania on 30th January 2008 aged 78 years. Theo loved his little spot on Norfolk and planned Church of England to return there in early April. We had a private family funeral followed by cremation at Launceston. He is survived by wife Shirley, daughters Kathy, Services Susan and Caroline. All of his eight Grandchildren attended the Funeral, although the youngest only 3 ~ Weekly ~ months old. One Morning Service at St. Barnabas Shirley’s children (all Norfolkers) also travelled from afar - Jonathan from Dubai - Jane from Norfolk Chapel each Sunday, 8.30am via New Zealand - Moira from the Southern Highlands Holy Communion on 1st, 2nd and 3rd of N.S.W. - David made many ‘phone calls from Sundays Norfolk and was very supportive to the family. Theo was not a religious person so we kept the Morning Service 4th and 5th Sundays service very simple and played some of his favourite music like Paul Robeson singing “Ole Man River” ~ Monthly ~ recorded in 1928, Jonathan read a passage from “Jonathan Livingstone Seagull” which was poignant. One Morning Service at May Theo rest peacefully in his many gardens. All Saints, Kingston If anyone would like to send a message of Once a month at 10am. condolence, Shirley’s address is - 250 Glenwood Road, Morning Service on 1st Sunday each month. Relbia, Tasmania 7258. ~ Weekly ~ Unchanged Evening Service at All Saints Kingston Each Sunday at 7.30pm Chiswick Cottage 7.30pm Evening Prayer (1662) and ART AND CRAFT SHOP Sing-Along Locally made Childrens’ Wear, Craft, Local Photography, Art, Books and much more! All services with open door welcome to you

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Yoga and you FOR SALE Friends of Yoga would like to welcome all those yogis who have joined us on mat for the 6 week MAZDA FAMILIA. Great condition. No rust, not beginner course that began last Wednesday. We wish registered. $600ono. Please ‘phone 22665 or 50771 you all a happy and fulfilling yoga journey. As this course is already underway and we have had such an TWIN TUB HOOVER MATIC. Clean and in incredible turnout Lynn may run another one later in good condition. $125. PLease ‘phone 23360 the year. Friends of Yoga Inc. also would like to inform any interested persons that we are holding our AGM on Tuesday 19th of February following our Tuesday night class, approximately 7pm. Any enquiries phone Di on phone 22142 or a/h 22330. Yoga starts out for most as a form of exercise but it becomes so much more, if you are open to it. Yoga can improve your relationship with yourself. Even if you The Norfolk Island could be like the yogi meditating in a cave or Buddha under the Boddhi tree you still have to sit with your Hospital Enterprise own mind. PO BOX 94 •NORFOLK ISLAND 2899 Yoga helps unfurl the emotional body as well as Phone: 6723 22091 •Facsimile: 6723 23245 the physical one. There is an idea that our body’s cells hold memories and yoga can bring up experiences, The Norfolk Island Hospital relies on fears, anger, resentment, isolation and heartbreak that we have recorded inside our body’s memory. sufficient cash flows in order to provide Yoga can help us understand ourselves. In this busy the high quality of health services world we often neglect our inner needs and making the it provides to the Norfolk Island time for ourselves on the mat can be on of the greatest community. gifts that we give ourselves to develop inner stability. Of course it is when we are busy that we need our yoga A significant amount of the funds practice the most. required to operate come from the fees Regular Asana (posture) practice brings self awareness and strengthening of our bodies. and charges that are in place. Currently Pranayama, (breath control) fine turns the energy body there are a large amount of outstanding and Meditation leads us to understanding our mental accounts owed to the hospital by patterns and enables us to develop a deeper knowledge members of the community. These of our inner personality and give us more clarity to outstanding accounts place a strain situations. It is not long before time in Shavasana (corpse on the ability of the hospital to provide pose), meditation and pranayama become just as and those services that the community maybe more important than the time devoted to the desires and needs. physical asana practice. ‘Being’ becomes as important as ‘doing’. Could all those who have outstanding Classes for this week, Monday 5.30am-7.00am accounts at the hospital please contact with Sue, Tuesday 5.30pm-7.00pm with Sarah, Lynn the Director to either initiate a repayment has the second session of her beginners course on Wednesday 5.30pm and Sue will lead Thursdays class plan, or to review your current plan. 5.30pm-7.00pm. A small cost of $6 per class applies. When attending the hospital, particularly See you on the mat. if it is not in an emergency situation, Namaste could all accounts please be paid at the time of treatment or service provided.

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Kangaroo Island seeks out Norfolk Island Sustainability Project Did you know that over 3 million plastic bags have been burnt in Professor Manfred Lenzen, Chair of the Centre for Norfolk Island since June 2002 and Intergrated Sustainability Analysis at the University of we are still counting . . . Sydney has been invited by the Natural Resources Management Board on Kangaroo Island to speak about When you burn certain types of plastic you cause Norfolk Island's Triple Bottom Line Project. Kangaroo dioxin. Humans are exposed to dioxin mainly Island's decision makers became aware of the Norfolk through the food we eat, especially meat, eggs, fish and dairy products. Dioxin causes cancer Island TBL Report through the weblink and other associated health risks. http://www.econorfolk.nf/econorfolk_images/NorfolkTBL.pdf and immediately took great interest, and are now exploring to replicate the Norfolk Island sustainability Incineration not only releases dioxin project on Kangaroo Island. into the air but also creates ash Since its release on the University of Sydney's website, which is very difficult to dispose of. Norfolk Island's TBL has enjoyed enormous popularity: The document is routinely downloaded by more than 200 One of the most disturbing readers every month. This great success would not have aspects of dioxin toxicity is the been possible without the help and support of Forresters effect it can have on the Court, Cascade Soft drinks, Tintoela, Tradewinds, Golden developing foetus - which is far Orb, Farmer Lou's, the Electricity Department of the more susceptible than adults. Administration of Norfolk Island, and many others. It is great to see Norfolk Island has risen amongst the leaders in the field of sustainability issues.

Norfolk Island TBL Report accepted Limits to incineration should be considered as well for publication in as establishing National Environmental Standard international academic press (NES) setting an upper limit on discharges from future potential municipal waste incineration

Clean Up Norfolk Day is on the way . . . Prof. Dr. Donald Huisingh, Editor-in-Chief, has decided to Listen to local radio with Brenden King Sundays at publish the Norfolk Island TBL study in the prestigious Journal 10.30am to find out more about what we are doing of Cleaner Production. to assist the community. An article entitled "Sustainable island businesses: a case study of NorfolkIsland" underwent rigorous review by international Don’t forget: We meet in the Boardroom of NI experts, and was finally selected for publication. Prof Huising, Professional Services on Saturday at midday and who is widely known as the Father of Cleaner Production again on Thursday at 5pm. We welcome visitors and eco-efficiency, and who also won the acclaimed and those living on island - come along and discuss International Banksia Award in 2000, praised Norfolk Island's the islands’ sustainability. TBL Project: "I like the document and believe it will be deeply appreciated by a large percentage of the Journal of Cleaner Production's readership. Keep up the great work." he wrote. The article features the Cascade Softdrink factory, Farmer Lou's and the Norfolk Island power house, all outstanding examples of sustainable business practice. Chamm Cottage, Mission Road, ASSISTING IN ADVANCING THE PO box 842, Norfolk Island 2899 Phone: (int) +6723 22385/23086 SCIENCE OF SUSTAINABILITY Email: ofﬁceateconorfolk.nf www.econorfolk.nf Land Use & Environment News Quintal (phone 24198) or the KAVHA Project Manager Norfolk Island Administration George (Puss) Anderson (phone 22300). Illegal dumping of asbestos at the WMC Forestry operations Earlier this week, asbestos was dumped at the Waste The work involved in removing Madeira Vine at Management Centre mixed in with other building Hundred Acres Reserve continues, and significant waste. WMC staff cannot accept asbestos unless it progress has been made in creating a buffer zone has been properly packaged, as it represents a risk to between the infestation and the natural forest. staff and to community members who visit the Centre. Revegetation works at the top section of this reserve Please do not remove any material suspected of being are now complete. Spraying of other noxious weeds asbestos unless and until you have sought expert is being carried out around the revegetated areas and advice. If you need advice, please contact WMC staff in the natural forest. The next step in the program is (phone 24090). The area where asbestos was dumped to revegetate the steep slope on the south side of the has been cordoned off and will be cleaned by trained reserve. staff members outside of opening hours as soon as A reminder that trees on sale at the Administration’s possible. nursery off Anson Bay Road during summer opening Citrus tree arrival hours of 6am and 2pm, at the price of $1 per Norfolk On Sunday night, the first shipment of citrus trees Island Pine and $2.50 per plant for all other species arrived from Quarantine in Brisbane. Sixty lemon, pumello, and mandarin trees were delivered to community members on Monday by P.J. Wilson and are hopefully recovering from their long journey. We realise that citrus trees are quite sensitive to stress, so please keep your trees potted in a sheltered area if possible. The next shipment is due in approximately 8 weeks. Further enquiries should be put to Environment Officer Nicole Diatloff (phone 22001 ext. 121). Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments about the activities we’re involved in. Alan McNeil [email protected] Planning Officer & Acting Conservator Nicole Diatloff [email protected] Environment Officer Recent plantings at Hundred Acres Tree removals The Gazette attached to today’s newspaper includes a list of permits for the removal of “protected” (native) Homestead Restaurant trees. The publication of permits to remove protected trees is a specific requirement of the Trees Act. This is a long list because it includes all approved tree removals as far back as 2003. From now on, the Administration aims to publish a list of such permits at least once every six months. Public Reserve Rangers Sixteen Rangers, most of whom are Police and Forestry officers, have recently been appointed for the public reserves of Norfolk Island. These Rangers are responsible for ensuring that any activities being carried out in our public reserves are being done so with the knowledge and permission of the Conservator of public reserves, and in accordance with the Public Reserves Act and Plans of Management for public reserves. Activities that would normally require the Conservator’s permission include the removal of trees, The Restaurant disturbance of the land, and the conducting of scientific research and commercial operations. Rangers have will be re-opening for lunch the authority to stop and question anyone carrying out an activity that appears to be unauthorised or that may on endanger public safety. Anyone wishing to carry out an activity in a public Wednesday 13th February reserve that you suspect may require written permission should firstly contact the acting Conservator of public reserves Alan McNeil (phone 23595). Anyone wishing to extract sand from Cemetery Reserve should direct Phone 22068 their enquiries to either the Cemetery Sextant Shane have an anthology of verse published sometime in the near future. She is also very involved with the Bush Poets’ activities each year at the Tamworth Music Festival where she has been a couple of weeks ago. She also loves doing work with children. Melanie will be accompanied by her friend – Janeen Maysop – who also is a poet. Community Arts invites you to participate again this year. Please note that we are having a Welcome Meet & Greet potluck tea at our house in Two Chimneys Road on Sunday 17th February commencing at 5 p.m. We invite you to join us on this occasion and welcome Melanie and Janeen to Norfolk Island. (BYO Community Arts News everything!) Poetry In The Park – 2008 An adult workshop conducted by Melanie will It is almost that time of the year again and the be held at the school on Tuesday 19th commencing Community Arts Society is beginning preparations for at 7 p.m. Cost for the evening is $12.00. Next day this year’s Poetry in the Park. We are very pleased that – Wednesday 20th – Melanie will give a reading of well known bush poet Melanie Hall (pictured above), her poems during lunchtime at The Golden Orb. Mark who hails from Townsville, has accepted our invitation this date on your calendar. to be this year’s guest poet. Melanie arrives on Saturday Poetry Week concludes with Poetry in the Park to 16th February. Melanie is a 3rd generation Australian be held on Saturday 23rd February in the beautiful Bush storyteller. Her grandfather, Arthur Fayers, “The grounds of Camelot Gardens commencing at 5 p.m. Galloping Ghan”, was a legendary outback character We would love you to put pen to paper for this event who used the experiences of his career as a shearing or, alternatively, to read something written by one of contractor, cane cutter and fencer in rural Queensland your favourite poets. Bring along a basket tea and to craft his stories. Melanie’s father, Frank Fayers, enjoy a great evening – it was lovely last year. inherited Arthur’s skill and has been writing poetry for If you’d like any further information about the week over forty years. The grounding that Melanie received or would like to book for the adult workshop please from her grandfather and father shows in her writing. give Celia a ring on 22330 (or at work on 22419). If Reared in Townsville, where she still lives, Melanie is you would like to present a poem on Saturday please also well equipped to write on topics concerning city contact Boni Maywald on 24425 to obtain a registration and suburban life. She presents her stories from the form. Now get busy with pen and paper or fingers and perspective of a wife and mother while retaining the computer!! bush style of her forbears. Melanie began performing poetry at country music festivals in 2001 where she relished the opportunity to relate her family’s stories. In a short space of time she has developed into one of Bush Poetry’s most accomplished performers, having been successful in many competitions. Melanie has won the title of Australian champion for three consecutive years. She has also represented Australia at the National Cowboy basalt Gathering in Nevada and the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Giftwares, homewares, sweets, Gathering in Denver in the USA following her success jewellery, catering both to visitor at the Qantas Waltzing Matilda Poetry Championships in Winton in Queensland. Melanie is a great story- and local markets. teller and delights her audiences with her combination Optimum main street position. of yarn and verse. Eleven years trading. From her school days she has developed a love of written poetry, especially the verse of the Classic A lease may be negotiated on Bush Poets. But it was not until the early 2000’s premises, which includes storage and that she attempted to write her own. From her initial ofﬁce space. efforts she has progressed to writing poems that have achieved great success for her both as competition and This is a wonderful opportunity to entertainment pieces. own your own business. Melanie has written a series of poetry for children POA and uses these poems in her schools workshop, where she receives immense satisfaction from the response Why not give us a call? she gets from both the Australian and American children. Jackie on 23767 Her first CD “From the Bush to the Beach” is in its Mobile 50413 or Les 50414 third print, and a second album, “Big Words” has been Email: [email protected] released in January 2007. With her number of written Website www.quintalhomes.nlk.nf poems steadily increasing Melanie also expects to L.J. 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The Ferny Lane Theatre International Qigong The Travel Centre has offered packages attracting Masters to visit in March participants from as far away as South Australia, Melbourne, and New Zealand. The Golden Orb will host healthy lunches over the weekend for seminar participants (optional). Complimentary DVDs will be available and local artist, Haylee Fieldes, has designed t’shirts to buy as a momento of the inaugural event. On Monday and Tuesday there will be more informal qigong gatherings in nature (weather permitting) where people can practice what they have learnt over the weekend. Margaret Christian will offer a morning bird walk to Palm Glen before the week wraps up on Tuesday afternoon at the Pitcairn Settler’s Village with a Chinese tea ceremony in Christian’s Cave presented by an authentic specialist in the art. A farewell dinner for the masters will be held on Tuesday evening at the award winning Dino’s restaurant at Bumboras (optional). Locals are invited to take advantage of this rare opportunity. No experience is required. Most gatherings are optional and take place by way of donation. Mainland participants are a mixture of novices through to instructors with schools of up to 70 Pictured above Grand Master Zhao Shihua (left) practitioners. The seminar is well suited to martial and Sifu John (right) artists as well as those recovering from injury – it is all about building internal strength. The ancient art of qigong is reputed to improve Qigong is a non-denominational health oriented health and inspire relaxation. exercise. It was first practiced over 3,000 years ago Two leading qigong practitioners – master Zhao and went on to become the basis of tai chi and most Shihua, from Sichuan in China and his Burmese eastern martial art forms. colleague Sifu John – will visit Norfolk Island on For information go to www.healthandhealing.nlk. 12-19 March 2008 to hold a workshop on the healing nf Discounted places are still available for locals and practice. advance bookings are strongly recommended. The Master Zhao is known for his Tiandi Qigong Centre Travel Centre is taking care of all visitor bookings and established in Australia after treating former prime for more information call toll-free 1800 140 066 from minister Bob Hawke, while Sifu John’s speciality is Australia or 0800 008 810 from New Zealand or visit traditional Chinese medicine and the healing powers www.travelcentre.nf of exercise forms. Master Zhao includes meditation and nutritious cookings tips in his sessions, while co-trainer Sifu John takes his students through the path of least resistance into relaxation, rejuvenation and complete stillness of mind. A limited number of private healing sessions are available by appointment for muscular ailments, organ Tai Chi and Qigong disorders and psychological wellbeing. NORFOLK ISLAND HEALTH AND HEALING The week will begin on Thursday with Community Arts putting on a welcome fish fry at sunset for seminar Monday 5:30 pm and Wednesday 6:30 am participants. On Friday there will be an informal Opposite Slaughter Bay in KAVHA gathering in KAVHA (weather permitting) to practice (or at the A & H Hall in bad weather) qigong, and an optional lunch at the Homestead Enquiries 22246 or 23295, Classes cost $10 for 1 hour restaurant. Greg Magri will then host a weaving and Everybody welcome! cultural session under the banyan tree at Anson Bay on a hili Friday afternoon. www.healthandhealing.nlk.nf The key attraction is the seminar on Saturday and Sunday in the Sirius Room at the Colonial Hotel. DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIEDTai Chi ADVERTISING and Qigong Please supply your BY MAIL BY FAX BY EMAIL name, day and [email protected] evening telephone The Norfolk Islander (Int +6723) 22948 number. P.O. Box 248, Norfolk Island A Page from the Past this case before the Court - I followed the procedures The Norfolk Islander - 11th February 1966 generally adopted by such organisations as the Hertz Welcome - Mr. John Geoffrey Cowap, our new Rent-a-Car organisation which operates throughout Official Secretary, who with his wife and four children, islands of the Pacific. arrived from Sydney on Saturday, 5th February 1966. I feel that I can do no better than to adopt the same Mr. Cowap, was born in London and educated procedure in this case. The procedure is that the first ar Tadley College, Berkshire and Clare College, £10 of damage in our currency equivalent is the Cambridge. He was in the British Colonia Service responsibility of the hirer. I will give judgement for from 1954 to 1962 in Tanganyika, East Africa. He the plaintiff (Mr. Ferris) in the sum of £10 with £1.3.0 served as a District Officer in a number of district costs. including Dodoma, which is the headquarters of the Another New Bus - Messrs. Ken Prentice and C.M.S. (an Australian-staffed Mission), Masailand Company, in conjunction with Mr. Ian Kenny, of and Kilimanjaro. Kenny’s Scenic Tours, expect a new Nissan “Echo” Former Administrator Honoured - Mr. R.S. Leydin, Microbus to arrive shortly on Norfolk. The Nissan has a a former Administrator of Norfolk Island and now separate driver’s entrance and carried 24 passengers. Administrator of Nauru, received the award of a With three tourist buses on the Island our visitors C.B.E. in the New Year Honours. He previously held will be well catered for. an O.B.E. Decimal currency problems - Some people Now that Nauru has attained its Legislative status keep their savings in old socks. Others tuck theirs we understand that Mr. Leydin will be retiring from in mattresses or hide them in tin boxes under floor Public life in the near future. boards. With decimal currency approaching, Mr. Vale - Mr. E. Twysden Forbes, affectionately known Vincent Smith decided to turn in his hoard of pennies to all as Twys, died on Wednesday, 9th February and silver - all kept in oil drums - to the Bank. 1966. Staff of the Bankstown branch of the ANZ Bank Twys, who was in his 63rd year, served in World were taken by surprise when Mr. Smith pushed in the War II as a member of the RNZAF and was one of main door with his savings in two drums - one of the oldest volunteeres for active service. He served in 9-gallon capacity and the other of 2-gallons. He had Fiji. pushed them in a wheel barrow from his home a mile Twys took an active part in community affairs. He away. They estimated that the coins were worth more was a very keen lawn bowler and a Charter Member of than $200 - but were still counting! the Lions Club of Norfolk Island. A bit about the operation - The complex operation Vandalism at Bathing Sheds - It is alarming to learn of the delivery of 600-million decimal coins worth a that for the second time this year damage has been total of $25-million was one of the best kept secrets of caused by vandals to the Emily Bay bathing sheds. It the entire decimal conversion programme. is apparent that we are getting (or already have) an Treasury and Reserve Bank officers released irresponsible hooligan element on the Island- a great last week, details of how the decimal coins were pity. distributed to more than 3,000 bank branches. Code The Court of Petty Sessions - On Tuesday, 1st named “Operation Fastbuck” the operation had moved February, 1966 the Chief Magistrate, Mr. Thomas like a large scale miliary operation. Jackson heard the case of Ferris v. Thorne in which However, there were a few unexpected problems. the plaintiff, Mr. Ferris claimed the sum of £14 from The crew of a convoy freighting $64,000 to Bourke Colin Thorne. (way out in the North-West of NSW), did not have In part of his judgement Mr. Jackson said “...... there enough money between them to pay the man who is a very widespread misconception, not only here helped them out of the bog. on the Island but in many other jurisdictions, on the It all started when the men, three Commonwealth question of Infants’ liability under legal proceedings. policemen, two Reserve Bank officers and three The law is that under the Law of Contract, minors or drivers left Walgett to ferry a cash-laden semi-trailer infants, as they are known in legal language, have to Bourke. For months the area had been drought certain immunity and certain protection under the Law stricken but heavy rain fell the day before and turned of Contract. In certain cases, once he has passed the the black soil plains into a quagmire. Thirty miles out, age of 14 years, he has the same liability as an adult. the semi sank to its axles into the mud where it stayed I make this explanation because previously in this for the next 24 hours. It was eventually pulled out by a Court I have had occasion to deal with that aspect - kangaroo shooter in his 4-wheel drive. He was finally there seems to be a general impression that because a paid by the Commonwealth Bank at Bourke. person is under the age of 21 years they are exempt. In - Tom. this day and age when young people are maturing more �� rapidly than they did 50 or 60 years ago the tendency in all courts is to treat them as having sufficient responsibility to know what they are doing when past �� 14 years. �� It appears from what Mr. Ferris has stated that at the time this vehicle was hired there was no general practice �� among the hirers of vehicles on Norfolk Island. 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�� Ph: 22794 ‘The Norfolk Island Coffeehouse in Taylors Rd, 7 DAYS A WEEK! HMAS Sirius Welcomes Seven Norfolk Islanders Aboard. HMAS SIRIUS has committed to encourage personnel from her home port of Norfolk Island by accommodating seven potential Defence Force candidates. They will be flown from Norfolk Island to Sydney on Sunday March 2nd and will join SIRIUS Visiting Dancers as she departs Sydney’s Naval port Fleet Base East for We are very proud to welcome Mr Leo Walters Fleet exercises and transit to Melbourne. and Karen Ives to our school. Leo and Karen are (continued overleaf) outstanding Ballroom Dancing instructors from Auckland who have kindly given their time to conduct workshops with our K-6 students. I sincerely thank Leo and Karen for their efforts along with Mike and Dale Hogden, and Anne Snell for ensuring that our students benefited from the visit. It is also nice to see so many community helpers at the workshops (their presence is certainly appreciated). Thank you to Dolly Christian, Kerrie Anne Evans, Clare Edward, May Nobbs, Anne Snell and Raewyn Evans. HMAS Sirius Four students (Trent Donald, Michael Griffith, Phoebe Evans and Hayden Wilson) have been chosen to sail with the HMAS Sirius in March. Along with three former students (Brad Griffiths, Jonathan McCowan and Joseph Nobbs) these young people have been given the chance to have the experience of a life time. The students fly to Sydney on March 2nd and depart on the Sirius for Melbourne on March 4th. After having an incredible taste of naval life, our students will return to Norfolk on March 19th. The students and the school would particularly like to thank the Acting Administrator Mr Owen Walsh, The Hon. Vicky Jack, Mr Ashley Greedy and Mr Terrence Grube for making this possible. More details are given in the following article. School News - continued Whilst at sea, the candidates will spend time with the departments aboard to learn about different job options in the RAN and ADF. They will participate in whole Ship activities, and will receive presentations from Officers and Sailors about life in the RAN. They will be accommodated throughout the ship in various berths and messes. In Melbourne, a visit to HMAS CERBERUS is programmed. This establishment provides the facilities where RAN Sailors undertake their initial training including the recruit school, supply and health faculties and engineering school. A tour of one of the RAN Collins Class submarines will also be included, as is a visit to the F1 Grand Prix. The candidates will be flown to Sydney to participate in a training and information session at Defence Force Recruiting Parramatta to discuss the wide range of jobs available in the ADF. This will enable the Norfolk Islanders to tie their experience together and review opportunities for future employment within the ADF. On completion, the candidates will tour Garden Island facilities before returning to Norfolk Island on Wednesday March 19th. The recruits will be accompanied by SBLT Matthew Norris throughout the duration of their visit, who is their dedicated mentor to Before departing to sea, a visit to HMAS Watson, guide and assist them. training base for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) SIRIUS is very keen to maintain her strong Seaman Officers, will be conducted. A visit to HMAS relationship with Norfolk Island and intends to operate CRESWELL at Jervis Bay, home of the Royal this programme every two years. Australian Naval College, will also be included, with a (continued overleaf) tour of training facilities, grounds and sport activities. School News - continued It is also envisaged that other ships in the RAN adopt a similar approach and commitment to recruiting from their own home ports. (HMAS SIRIUS - media release) More Student Achievements Late last year, Kaitlyn Sheridan was chosen to Norfolk Island Central School represent us at a Science, Maths and Information Technology seminar at the University of Newcastle. Expressions of Interest I am very impressed with the achievements of Casual Teaching 2008 Kaitlyn and envious of her incredible experiences. Along with those who are fortunate enough to be Members of the Norfolk Island sailing on HMAS Sirius, Kaitlyn has been given some community who may be interested in wonderful and well-deserved opportunity. Kaitlyn has given details of her experience below. casual (day to day) teaching at Norfolk From the 9th until the 14th December 2007, I Island Central School in either the attended the first Year 9 Girls Summer School Program Primary or Secondary school during held at the University of Newcastle. In all there were 2008 are invited to submit details of 180 girls from all over NSW that attended the week all their qualiﬁcations and experience to about Maths, Science and Information Technology. Throughout the week we did heaps of hands on the Principal by close of business on activities, we also had career talks from women in Wednesday 20 February 2008. previously male dominated jobs, one was from an aircraft engineer from the Army. Also we went on Essential Criteria: Completion of many field trips, to the National Park, Energex and we tertiary qualiﬁcations and successful also went to the TAFE, which was a great experience experience working with children, either in itself. At the Uni we stayed in the dorms, with eight teaching or in associated activities. other girls, I thought that the Uni experience was a great opportunity. Demonstrate ability to manage children I would like to thank the Rotary Club, Quota Club, effectively. Excellent interpersonal, Lions Club and the P and C for helping me get there, oral and written skills. Ability to work it all wouldn’t have been possible without you guys. I collaboratively. All applicants will be would also like to send a special thanks to Mr Randle, subject to security and child protection for doing so much to get me there, I really appreciate all of this help. checks. Kaitlyn Sheridan Desirable Criteria: Preparedness Finally, a reminder for our parents of K-6 students to work at short notice. Motor vehicle about our Information Evening next Wednesday 13 license February. The session for K-2 will be held from 5:30 to 6pm and from 6 to 6:30pm for Years 3-6. Frank Stanton, Principal Regards Frank Stanton Norfolk Island Central School

Memory Keeping at Its Best UPCOMING SESSIONS ‘Share the Spirit’ Workshop - Sunday 17th February Come and share ideas and have some fun in the process

Contact your local agent Jo Snell for all your Creative Memory Scrapbooking needs. Regular sessions and workshops. Themed workshop once a month. Brochures and Creative Memories Gift Certiﬁcates available. Enquires to Jo on 22159 (b/h), 23615 (a.h), 50947 (mobile) Norfolk Island Community Events Present: Opera in the Ruins

February 18th-22nd 2008

OPERA IN THE RUINS PROGRAMME 18-22 FEBRUARY 2008.

Norfolk Island Tourism (major sponsor and organizers of Opera) are pleased to announce dates for the 2008 OPERA IN THE RUINS festival. The festival will be held over 5 nights offering 6 exciting events. We are very excited to welcome back the renowned Operatif! Opera and song company from Brisbane; Soprano Jennifer Parish, Baritone Stewart Cameron, pianist Lynne Sterling Jordan, Mezzo Dorothy Williams and Tenor Adrian McEniery. Also playing for the ﬁrst time on Norfolk Island will be popular Queensland Pops Trio, Christopher Patrick, Cara Maree O’Reilly and the Concert Master Julie-Anne O’Reilly.

� Monday 18 February 2008: 2.00pm “ A string overture” Pops Trio matinee with an afternoon tea at the All Seasons Colonial Hotel.

� Tuesday 19 February 2008: 6.30pm Welcome dinner and festival launch at the Governors Lodge Resort. Welcome drink and canapés on arrival, and a stunning 2 course meal with the artists.

� Wednesday 20 February 2008: 7.30pm: Opening night at the Opera- Grand marquee in the convict compound at Kingston. Reserved seating.Snacks and bar facilities will be available.

� Thursday 21 February 2008: 2.00pm “Intermezzo of favourite songs: Operatif! Matinee and afternoon tea at the All Seasons ColonialSOLD Hotel. OUT

� Thursday 21 February 2008: 6.30pm: Cinema Classics – Strings dinner concert at the Governors Lodge Resort. Welcome SOLDdrink on OUT arrival and 2 course delicious dinner. � Friday 22 February 2008: 6.30pm: Masked Grand ﬁnale dinner concert – Grand marquee in the convict compound at Kingston. Reserved seating. Beautiful island dinner buffet. Bring your mask! CONCERT TICKETS ONLY �� National Park News And Views The Norfolk Island Group is an important site for nesting seabirds in the South Pacific. A total of 15 species nest here. Many of the species that once bred on Norfolk now only breed on Phillip Island, Nepean Island and other small islets. Four of the seabird species that breed on Phillip Island are present in extremely low numbers; these are the Providence Petrel, Kermadec Petrel, White-necked Petrel and Flesh-footed Shearwater. The Providence Petrel breeds only on Lord Howe Island and Phillip Island. The global population of Kermadec Petrels has declined alarmingly. The species has been lost from Lord Howe Island, currently only surviving on the summit of Balls Pyramid and the population on Raoul Island (from the Kermadec group) is now virtually extinct. The White-necked Petrel only breeds on Phillip Island and Macauley Island (from the Kermadec group). The flesh-footed Shearwater only breeds on Lord Howe Island and New Zealand, and has not yet been properly documented to be breeding on Phillip Island, although it is believed they are. Because these species only breed in one or two other places in the world, the population of seabirds on Phillip Island is of great conservation significance. These seabird colonies at present are free from mammalian predators. If cats, rats or mice were ever to reach Phillip Island, the possibility of the decline or extinction of the seabird population would be highly likely. If any of these mammals became established on Phillip Island, the consequences would be catastrophic. These exotic pests would not only decimate seabird colonies, but would also pose a threat to the native gecko, skink, centipede and hibiscus. The Norfolk Island National Park highlights as ever the need to be aware of the contents of the baggage taken out to Phillip Island, and to be wary of any unwanted visitors in backpacks. Likewise the national Park supports the untiring work of the Norfolk Island Quarantine officers. Such vigilance is vitally important to the safety of the Island and it’s tourism industry which depends so much on our unique biodiversity. Also, we would like to warn visitors to Phillip Island of a wash out at the ‘Grassy Patch’ at the base of the cliff at the landing site, caused by heavy run-off. At this stage, there is no immediate danger from the wash out but all visitors should be extremely careful around the area. The National Parks are looking into the matter, and any further courses of action will be notified publicly. See you in the Park…

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Photopress Letters to the Editor - continued �� Harbour Please �� Dear Sir, �� Ship standing off unable to unload. �� This is a classic case of the Man on high saying �� to us.” How many times do I have to do this to you �� before you get a harbour so that you can survive into �� the future. Now get a move on” � �� Yours truly, �� Charles Blackwell ��

Meeting of KAVHA landholders Following the announcement last week that KAVHA had been formally nominated to the World Heritage List, a meeting of KAVHA landholders expressed their concern that the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly appears to have been ignored. �� The Legislative Assembly at its last meeting passed a Motion requesting - “The responsible Executive �� Member write to the appropriate Minister in the �� Australian Government requesting consideration of a �� review of the KAVHA boundaries”. �� No response to the motion had been received by �� the community prior to the announcement by the �� Commonwealth’s Minister for Environment Hon Peter �� Garrett of the KAVHA world heritage nomination. The landholders also expressed dismay at Minister �� for Environment Hon Vicky Jack’s response, published �� recently at length in the Norfolk Islander, to a specific �� list of concerns related to the proposed KAVHA ��

nomination, suggesting it included statements which ��

were at best misleading. �� The meeting decided it would refrain from �� commenting further until Mrs Jack returned to the �� island. A meeting has been requested with the Minister on �� her return. ��

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Near the roundabout - Taylor’s Road - Telephone 22117 “Until you make peace with who you are, you will never be content with what you have” Doris Mortman �� Statistics tell us that more women than men suffer from depression, though I suspect that this is partly � Work pressures, a sense of work related because it is the women seeking help who are frustration, letdown or job loss counted in statistics! � Financial loss, insecurity and/or uncertainty Everyone experiences difficult times that may � Sexual orientation issues impact on work, relationships with family and � Changes in physical health or general illness of friends and general sense of wellbeing. It is you or someone close to you. important to seek help during difficult times as All of these or a combination can lead to mental eventually they can have a serious impact on our health problems. physical emotional and mental health. �� Most men draw upon their strong determination and �� strength of character when dealing with difficult � Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol or an times. These strengths of being resilient, capable, increase in gambling activities. reliable and coping under enormous stress can also � Feeling tired and restless be the same reasons men often don’t seek mental � Experiencing headaches, muscle tightness and health support or general health care. This is weight gain or loss especially apparent early in their experience of a � Increased nervousness or agitation and feeling crisis, highlighting a range of reasons why men tend out of control. to use indirect sources of help such as talking to a � Feeling depressed and having difficulty friend or mate. The general misconception that concentrating or feeling worthless. seeking more formal sources of help is a show of � Losing interest in activities that you usually weakness reinforces the reasons why men often enjoy and lacking energy. struggle to get personal support. Men are often �� likely to struggle to solve problems on their own. � The situation becoming worse and if left �� is a vital part of overall good unresolved, symptoms not only continue, but health and wellbeing. It is as important to maintain may worsen over time and could lead to good mental health as it is to maintain good depression and anxiety physical health. The term ‘mental health’ usually � Prolonged drug and or alcohol abuse which can implies the capacity to love and relate to others, and severely impair a person’s ability to make the willingness to behave in a way that brings healthy choices and decisions personal satisfaction without encroaching upon the � Increased suffering as the mental health rights of others – to be well adapted and problem could start to affect other aspects of emotionally well adjusted. your life such as relationships and work. �� vary in terms of nature � A decline in physical health and the possibility and severity. It may represent difficulty coping with of developing illnesses such as diabetes, heart daily issues, often caused by a combination of life disease, ulcers and sleep disorders. events leading to a higher level of stress. Getting � A greater risk of developing feelings of help can put things into perspective and provide you hopelessness, helplessness and suicidal with information, strategies and support to better thoughts. deal with issues. Sometimes it takes courage to ask Seeking help could therefore stop a mental health for help and deal with issues. problem interfering with a person’s quality of life. �� Thanks to Lifeline Australia for the above article, It is important to get help when levels of personal more next week. distress start to affect one’s health, when stressful experiences or situations first become apparent, �� before things get worse and appear too hard to �� manage. Some common examples of difficult times [email protected]�� may include: �� Family and relationship challenges, (particularly �� separation or divorce). The Guts of It on OTC cough and cold preparations cautioning against their use in children under two because of the What’s hot in health? potential for serious adverse effects and lack of proven Here is a hotch potch of things we probably already efficacy. He also called for improved public awareness know but need reminding about. of “the number of independent studies that show these Avoid hot fluid in plastic containers, say preparations are no better than placebo [in children scientists and adults]”. Parents who make warm drinks for their young Best of health, children in plastic baby bottles are putting them at risk Dr Gary Mitchell. from harmful chemicals, scientists warned recently. A study has shown that the level of a “gender-bending” pollutant that leaks from plastic bottles increases dramatically when they are filled with heated liquids. Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical within the plastic, A funny little tale from the email has been linked to fertility problems, diabetes, breast A little boy goes to his father and asks ‘Daddy, how cancer, hyperactivity and early puberty in girls. was I born?’ Fruit juice ‘more likely to cause gout than The father answers, ‘Well, son, I guess one day you alcohol’ will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first A report published in the British Medical Journal got together in a chat room on Yahoo. suggests that too many sugary soft drinks and fruit Then I set up a date via e-mail with your Mom and juices can substantially increase the risk of gout. In we met at a cyber-cafe. We sneaked into a secluded one of the largest studies of its kind, scientists in room, where your mother agreed to a download from America and Canada followed more than 46,000 men my hard drive. aged over 40 with no previous history of gout over 12 As soon as I was ready to upload, we discovered years and monitored their intake of soft drinks, fruit that neither one of us had used a firewall, and since it and fruit juices. They found that risk of developing was too late to hit the delete button, nine months later gout was 85 per cent higher among men who drank a little Pop-Up appeared that said: two or more cans of soft drinks a day than those who ‘You got Male!’ consumed less than one a month. This is greater than Jonno the risk associated with drinking spirits. Cough meds evidence weak The evidence for the efficacy of over-the-counter cough medications is weak, a review of trials involving REO Cafe and Bookshop adults and children concludes, prompting calls for more Norfolk Island Museum patient education about the use of these preparations. Researchers said the 25 randomised controlled trials in the review, involving almost 2900 adults and more andand comprehensivecomprehensive selectionselection ofof books.books. than 600 children, showed conflicting results for cough medications and had uncertain clinical relevance. “There is no good evidence for or against the effectiveness of OTC medicines in acute cough,” the authors concluded. The findings follow the US Food and Drug Administration’s recent warning against Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday the use of OTC cough and cold products in children Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row younger than two. and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. Professor Colin Robertson, director of respiratory Sunday medicine at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm said Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday (TGA) should ensure there are appropriate warnings 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe

REMEMBER! - WHEN YOU SEE.... An Ambulance, A Fire Tender or The Police with their hazard lights or sirens on Please Move Safely Off The Road And Let Them Pass!

It May Be Your Child Or Loved One.... Your Property On Fire... Or Your Family In Need Of Police Assistance. Remember - Shef yus poet orf d’ roed! Reeling in illegal activity “As well as informing us about possible illegal Customs is on the frontline securing Norfolk Island activities such as drug smuggling, we are also on from potential threats, but the community can also the lookout for any information concerning other play an important role in helping Customs protect our prohibited activities such as export of our native borders. wildlife,” Mr Buffett said. Manager Customs and Immigration Services Alan The Customs Hotline, 1800 1800 is available 24 Buffett said alert Norfolk Islanders were a vital link hours a day. After dialling the number there will be in the detection and deterrence of illegal activities and a short delay before the call is connected. Callers can even the smallest piece of information could be the choose to remain anonymous and all information is missing clue needed for Customs to complete another treated confidentially. successful operation. “Customs appreciates the efforts of many Norfolk Island residents who have helped identify illegal activity at the border by contacting the Customs Hotline,” he said. “In the past six years, more than 30,000 calls to the Customs Hotline have resulted in significant drug, wildlife and illegal fishing seizures.” �� Mr Buffett said Customs encourages the community to keep their ears and eyes open and to report any �� suspicious border activity to the Customs Hotline. “Some of things to look out for include unusual light �� aircraft operations, unusually large cash payments, hidden cultivating equipment, any signs of bird �� trapping, and vessel movements or activity that differ from those normally seen in the area,,” he said. �� Information provided to the Customs Hotline �� by local communities and businesses has proven instrumental in hundreds of seizures of drugs, weapons and wildlife in many locations.

IF YOU SEE

CallSOMETHING Customs and help protect Norfolk FISHY Island’s borders …

Helping Customs protect our borders is as simple as being aware of your surroundings. You know your local area and you know what looks or sounds suspicious on land, at sea, or in the air. Use your instincts and if something seems suspicious, report it immediately. Don't get involved or disturb or remove anything as this could disturb vital evidence.

What to tell Customs You will need to provide Customs with as much information as possible. Be sure to record the date, time and place of the incident, what you saw or heard and a description of the people and transport involved. Police News SEAT BELTS Over recent months there have been a number of motor vehicle accidents in which the driver and occupants have been extremely fortunate to escape with either no injuries or very minor injuries. St. John Ambulance, Australia There is a very thin line between walking away from Norfolk Island Division an accident, and being killed or seriously injured. From Sister Bonnie Quintal Whilst the wearing of seat belts is not compulsory under Norfolk Island legislation, Police strongly Electrical Burns recommend that, wherever possible, every person in An electrical burn may appear minor or not show the vehicle wear a seatbelt. on the skin but the damage can extend deep into the tissues beneath the skin. As the electric current can EMAIL SCAMS passes through the body, internal damage, such as heart There have been recent reports to Police where rhythm damage or cardiac arrest can occur. Sometimes members of the public have received unsolicited the jolt associated with the electric burn can throw the emails advising them that they have won huge amounts patient resulting in fractures or other injuries. of money in a lottery they have never heard of. This Look first, don’t touch: The patient may still be in is a scam. contact with the electric source. Touching the victim Police advise that if you receive one of these emails, can pass the current through you. Turn off all the delete it immediately. source of the current, if possible, or brush the electric Don’t respond in any way; don’t forward any cord from the victim with a dry broom or stick. personal details; and don’t open any attachments. Check for signs of breathing: If no visible respiration or coughing start CPR. Remember make CRIMESTOPPERS sure you have sent for help first (as you have learnt in Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take your First Aid Class) information on any criminal matter. All Crimestoppers Prevent shock: Lay the victim down with the reports will be accepted anonymously. head slightly lower than the legs, cover patient with Norfolk Island police wish to reassure members of a blanket. this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are Treat the burnt area with cold water for at least 5 made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to minutes. caller ID or subscriber tracing. All electric shock patients, no matter how small Members of the public requiring police assistance the burn appears must be seen by a doctor as soon as on the Island are requested to dial the normal Island possible. number for police attendance (ph 22222). The Crimestoppers number is for reporting criminal information and will not result in an immediate police attendance. St. John Notes RADIO NORFOLK airs Island Beat at 2.30pm Your next Skill Drill is Tuesday 12th February at each Thursday. Contact the radio station if you have a 7pm in the St. John Hall. Bring your 2008 work books question that you would like police to answer on air. as we will be doing chapters 1 and 2 with Ambulance equipment. For new members your uniforms and enrolment papers will be on hand.

CALLING AN AMBULANCE

When confronted by a sudden accident or illness can be frightening and you want help. The quickest way to get help: • Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 911 • Give the exact location, landmarks etc. • Speak slowly and clearly. • Give your name and the phone number you are ringing from. • Give the number of causalities [if a multi person accident] • Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the hospital will have records of that person] • State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc. Telephone • Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, theythey mamayy havehave otherother questionsquestions 22091 or 911 they would like to ask. Norfolk Island Bridge Club We had three tables in play at the Bridge Club on Tuesday evening and were pleased to have Brian Hubber join our ranks and to have Sally, Jim and Liz back with us. Game was made on 11 of the 20 boards played. Board 19 yielded slam results in Spades, but was not called. There were some uneven hands, with contracts being made by both N/S and E/W on the same board. Well done to Maggie and Joan, who were 1st with a great 72.50%, Marie and Kik, 2nd with 63.75%, and Annie and Barbara, 3rd with 51.25%. RYLA We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7.00p.m. at the A& H Hall. Visitors are welcome and a partner can usually Rotary Youth be arranged, if required, by phoning Vanda Buffett on 23096 or Marie Freshwater on 22521. Leadership Bowls News Awards Well, everyone is home safe and sound from the World Bowls Championship. The Norfolk team did well on and off the green! It was a great tournament in RYLA. a beautiful city - Christchurch! Our ladies team missed out on the automatic RYLA is a Training programmeme for potential qualification for the next World Championship to be leaders between the ages of 18 and 24 years, who have held in South Australia by one place - a great effort. left school. Us boys ended up mid-field! A member from Participants attend an all expenses paid seminar Burnside Bowls Club asked me how many bowling held at the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health clubs we had on Norfolk Island, and how many active (MISH), at Mairangi Bay, North Shore, Auckland. bowlers. When I told him he said ‘Gee, you punch above your weight!’ Now both teams will aim to qualify for the next World DATES 10.00am SUNDAY 27TH APRIL Championship at the Asian Pacific Championship that TO will be held in Malaysia, 2009. Last Saturday, round one of the Yager Minor Singles MID-DAY SATURDAY 3rd MAY. was played. There were some very close games. Steve Kennedy playing Brent Pauling thought he Up to 50 young people from the Rotary District 9910, was in for an early shower when on end 24 he led 22- incorporating the northern areas of New Zealand and 12 (singles is the first player to 25 shots). Brent had the Pacific Islands will take part in the programme. other ideas and kept Steve out on the green for another The Rotary Club of Milford sponsoring RYLA six ends going down 19 - 25! 2008 has organized a stimulating and challenging Gerry Harding and Jim Rawlinson had a close programme which emphasizes leadership skills, game. They were all square after 26 ends together on personal development and citizenship. Delegates will 23 shots before Jerry picked up the win 25-23. have the opportunity to listen to top achievers in their Ron Campion after eight ends was in front 12 - 3 field and to participate in group discussions, outdoor against Plute Snell but in the end it was Plute 25, Boot activities and team building exercises. Recreation and 23! making of new friends from all walks of life is an Jack Frazer was in good touch against Graham important part of the programme and past attendees Forsyth winning 25-2 on end fourteen. Kerry Roberts report life-long friendships from the week spent and Peter Walkinshaw had a good tussle with Kerry together. getting up 25-17. Inspirational motivational speakers and new Round two will be played this afternoon. The match- challenges face the lucky delegates and Rotary Norfolk ups! Phil Jones vs Plute Snell; Kerry Roberts vs Terry Island invites eligible young people to nominate for King; Jack Frazer vs Steve Kennedy; Gerry Harding this once in a lifetime opportunity. vs Mick Williams. Good bowling guys and a big thank you to the NOMINATIONS CLOSE 11 FEBRUARY markers. to allow time for selection and processing. ; CONTACT GARY ROBERTSON PHONE 22317 (WK) OR 23017 (H) FOR MORE INFORMATION and APPLICATION FORMS. Touch Report This game played over 30 ends was enjoyed by both This week was the last round before the finals. First of them and the spectators alike. to take to the field were Chaas Bobcat Services taking Next round sees Nancy play Kitha, Anne play on South Pacific Resort. South Pacific Resort continue Lizzie, Bev S. play Petal and Annie play Phoebe. to improve but up against one of the top four teams, Gerry and Sue played pairs against Kerry and Janet the task proved to be just a little to much and Chaas with the final score to Kerry 20-7. Bobcat Services were able to edge ahead and win 9 Triples were also played, Essie skipped Brent and tries to 4. Plute and Werner skipped Terry and Bev. S. I didn’t On the other field Loose Cannons played get a score card (think it is in Essie’s pocket) but her Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies who seem to be a team won 29-5. I believe both leads (Plute and Bev) little short of players at the moment. Loose Cannons found a unique way of reaching the kitty on one end. put in a good performance and were rewarded with a Easy! Just put the mat on the outside line and bowl big 11 tries to nil. from there! What next?!?! In the late games Wannabes played Dave Baileys Notice Café. With the first try going to Dave Baileys Café and Thursday Night Bowls commence on the 21st Wannabes needing the win to maintain there second February. Get your teams together and once more spot on the ladder the game became very intense. enjoy a great evening of fun, bowls and friendship. The game remained close till late in the game when Iney. Wannabes were able to edge ahead and win 7 tries to 4. The game of the week was a ripper with Young Archery News Gunz taking on a fast improving UTC. With nothing at This weekend we will be shooting a 3D round while stake but there pride the two teams battle from start to the weather is a little ‘iffy’. Setting the round out will finish with nothing between either team. Young Gunz start at 1.00pm. See you all there. had luck on their side and scraped in a win 2 tries to 1 Hopefully the weather will be a little more settled but UTC can now feel very confident going in to the next weekend and we will shoot the February leg of finals if they can maintain this form. the postal shoot. The Ladder after week fourteen is: Young Gunz 27, Wunnabes 20, Loose Cannons 19, Chaas Bobcat Services 19, Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies 12, UTC 10, Dave Baileys Cafe 5, South Pacific Resort NOTICES 0. Touch Draw for: 14/02/2008 Semi-finals: KAYE’S ISLAND DANCING will recommence 5:15 B-grade Semi-finals on Wednesday 12th February at 7.00 p.m. at South Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies vs South Pacific Pacific Resort Hotel (Whalers Bar). New and old Resort (ref Wunnabes) members welcome. Come along and learn some great UTC vs Dave Baileys Café (ref Loose Cannons) island dancers. Good exercise. Cost is $5 adults $3 6:00 A-grade Semi-finals children Young Gunz vs Chaas Bobcat Services (ref UTC) Wunnabes vs Loose Cannons (ref Awa@Christian POSITION VACANT Baileys Agencies) CHEF’S OFFSIDER required at The Homestead Restaurant. 10am start Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Approx 15 per week. No experience necessary, Wednesday Bowls on the job training. Please ‘phone Michele on 23223 Janette and Werner Kos were the two visitors / 22068 welcomed on Wednesday and Sue Semple who we hope to see again soon. Jackie also welcomed home the rest of the World Bowls team who were Debbie, Annie, Petal, Kerry and �� Phil. The first round of the Yager Minor Singles was played. Kate played Lizzie and after 17 ends Lizzie �� was an outright winner gaining 11 points on the last four ends. Final score 25-5. Joy played Petal who held the lead throughout and �� got her 25 on the 19th end with a ‘3’. Final score 25- 11. �� Kitha played Marg O’B. Kitha’s purple bowls did �� all the right things and she came in the winner on the 20 end - final score 25-7. �� The match of the day was between Jackie and �� Phoebe. On the 26th end the score was 20-19 to Phoebe. After Nancy (the marker) started a new card �� Phoebe only let Jackie score one on the next four ends �� for her to win 25-20. Cheryl Tennis Club Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, Trivia Night Friday 8th February if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested At this point in time the trivia night is looking very in playing when the next comp starts, please give the promising for the junior fund raising committee with club a call and get your name down. some 80 intellectuals to compete; there’ll be a full Upcoming Events report in next week’s paper of who the most trivial Planning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event- people proved to be. For all those workplaces, members, friends, relatives VIDE Cup Starts 17th February or any birthdays, anniversary’s or other function we Dates for the Vide Cup are to be 17th, 24th February at the tennis club are happy to look at attending them and 2nd March. Captains for the areas are Burnt Pine for you here at the club. If you’ve got an idea we can – Gary Mitchell and Charles Blackwell, Cascade - probably cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries Basil Randall and Meg Meers, Steeles Point – Lew please give the club a call. and Karen Quintal and Rocky Point/Anson Bay – South Pacific Resort Hotel 18th Veterans’ Tennis Danny Nobbs and Mark Hayes – so expect the call to Champs – Dates for this year are 20th – 26th April, represent your area in the event that’s been competed time to get fit and organise your partners. Any queries for longer than the Davis Cup. please give the club a call. Membership Fees Club Championships – Providing we don’t All club membership fees are now past well overdue. experience any weather problems over the next few Fees for the new year are Family’s $165, Singles - $70 weeks the Club Champs’ will be held 8th and 9th and Juniors - $35. Early payment of these fees assists March Mens and Ladies Doubles, 15th and 16th the club in planning for the coming year and ensuring March Mixed Doubles, 22nd and 23rd March Mens that we remain the exceptional sports place we enjoy. and Ladies Singles. It’s not too early to get your names Any membership fees not paid by 30 September will in or start chasing up your partners, so please let the commence being charged the higher nightly comp fee club know. of $9, rather than the usual $6. Night Comps ALL PLAYERS playing in the Monday, Tuesday Squash News and Wednesday night competitions please note that it Junior Squash will be on this week Tuesday 12th is your responsibility to find a reserve if you are unable at 3.30pm, all are welcome. to play, and not call the club at 5.00pm on the night to Night comp. This comp will be on Wednesday advise you “can’t make it”. If you are unable to front night only and will be a Business House comp like we it is your responsibility to pay the nights fee for your use to run years ago. replacement. We are calling on sponsors for the comp, cost is a Monday Night N I Gas Comp – Round 2 of the new T-Shirt with your logo for a team of at least 6. We are comp and the draw for this week is Mariella’s Mob v still calling for names for this comp. Please ring Mal Danny’s Delights, N I Gas v Swynies Sweethearts and on 23354 or 50465. Teva’s Heavens v Jo’s Geriatric Gems (just joking Jo) This Wednesday will be another social hit with a and Benjamins have the bye. Start time is 5.30. cost of $5.00 per person, all welcome. 5.30pm start. Tuesday Night Smudgies Restrings and Head Comp – Round 3 of the comp and the draw is Smudgie v Mark, Danny v Shane and Ummy v Slack. Just a reminder the teams are Smudgie, Joe Nobbs, Riki Cooper and Bob Little; Shane Laginikoro, Norris Buffett, Daryl Reynolds and George Parsons, Danny/Trevor, Jonno Snell, Mickos Graham and Peter Swynenberg; Ummy, Neil Morgan, Snapper NORFOLK ISLAND LEAGUES CLUB and Scott Greenwood; Mark Hayes, Jason Quintal, Charles Blackwell and Luke Stevens; Slack, Duncan Open 7 Days from 11.00a.m. Sanderson, Sam Taylor and Blake Schmitz. Anybody visitors welcome unable to play should let the club know ASAP. Start time is 6 o’clock. • Full Bar Service • Wednesday Night Greenways Press Comp – • Club Restaurant • Round 6 this week and the draw is – Danny Nobbs, Lunch - Monday to Sunday Karen Menadue and Ed Hubber v Amanda Cribb, 12midday to 2.00p.m. Jason Quintal and Nik Mitchell; Brett Bergagnin, Dinner - MMondayonday ttoo SSundayunday Rhys Schmitz and Jo Snell and v Jonno Snell, Trevor Gow and Alan McNeil; Mark Hayes, James Elliott and 6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m. Luke Stevens v Sam Taylor, Charles Blackwell and Friday open until 9.00p.m. Bob Little. Don’t forget it’s a 5.30pm start (Private Functions Catered for) Thursday Night – Social night, all locals and • Live Entertainment • visitors to Norfolk are welcome to come on down to the club at around 5.30 for some social fun. • Big Screen TV • Squash Courts • For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, ‘Phone 22440 Golf Report • Wednesday 13th February – 4BBB Stableford A windy day greeted 62 golfers who turned up for Choice of Partner the 2nd Round of the Cadbury Schweppes Masters • Thursday 14th February – Nikon Carnival of Golf Monthly Medal. Obviously the wind did not affect Round 2 several players judging by some of the scores carded • Friday 15th February – Nikon Carnival of Golf on the day. After all the rain, the course is in great Round 3 condition for the Nikon Carnival of Golf and the Vets • Saturday 16th February – Invitation Day Individual Tournament. Stableford Winning the day with a great score of 63 nett was • Tuesday 19th February – Veterans Tournament Danny Nobbs. Next was Graham Struthers who also Round 1 took out the Veterans with a 65 from Adrian Evans and • Wednesday 20th February – NI Hospital Charity Wayne Richards on 66. David McCowan came in 5th Day Individual Stableford on a countback with 68. The ladies was taken out by • Thursday 21st February – Veterans Tournament Joy Evans with a very good 67 from Vanessa Magri 70 Round 2 and Caroline Miratana on 71. The pro pin was won by • Friday 22nd February – veterans Tournament Ken Burke with Storky Steven closest on the 9/18th, Round 3 Danny Nobbs on the 1/10th and Sheryl Adams on the Cap’n Stumpy 7/16th. Todays event is a 4 Ball Best Ball Aggregate Stableford draw for partners. Tee off times are 8-30 am (could be a bit early for some after presentation last night) and 1pm. All players are reminded to please have their cards in at least 15 minutes before tee off. Visitors with a current handicap are most welcome. ISLAND VET SURGERY Quote: Middlegate “Golf and sex are the only things you can enjoy without being good at them.” Telephone: 50838 or 23838 Jimmy DeMaret. Upcoming Events: Ph: 50VET • Tuesday 12th February – Nikon Carnival of Golf Round 1

INBOUND PASSENGER STATISTICS - JANUARY 2008 Place of Residence 2008 2007 2006 Market % 2008 2007 2006 New South Wales 906 779 619 New South Wales 36.01% 36.17% 34.79% Victoria 314 134 83 Victoria 12.48% 6.05% 4.66% Queensland 674 605 455 Queensland 26.79% 27.31% 25.58% South Australia 22 28 29 South Australia 0.87% 1.26% 1.63% Western Australia 47 19 26 Western Australia 1.87% 0.86% 1.46% Tasmania 22 11 17 Tasmania 0.87% 0.50% 0.96% New Zealand 477 465 497 New Zealand 18.96% 20.99% 27.94% Paciﬁ c 7 37 53 Paciﬁ c 0.28% 1.67% 2.98% Other 47 137 0 Other 1.87% 6.19% 0.00% Monthly Total 2516 2215 1779 Total 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Financial YTD 20342 19963 15856 Visitor Days 17,066 14,586 12,289 ALL PASSENGERS EMBARKATION: PUBLIC PRIVATE TOURIST LOCAL TOTAL CRAFTS SYDNEY 691 108 799 219 1018 11 BRISBANE 725 89 814 263 1077 12 MELBOURNE 207 15 222 31 253 4 NEWCASTLE 181 15 196 49 245 3 AUCKLAND 378 101 479 87 566 8 LORD HOWE 0 0 0 0 0 0 SHIPS/YACHTS 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTH CHARTER 6 0 6 0 6 0 COM CHARTER 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL: 2188 328 2516 649 3165 38 CLASSIFIEDS For Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

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OLDER STYLE 2 - 3 BEDROOM HOUSE with �� separate granny fl at. Situated on 2 acre fl at block with established fruit trees. 5 mins walking distance to the centre of town. New Cascade Rd area. Has working bore. All offers considered. Please phone 23240 or 23138 in the fi rst instance  HORSE GEAR FOR SALE – excess to requirement, all in good to excellent condition & all offers will be  considered. Please phone 50894 or 22894 after 7pm. 1 x Black Bates Leather DRESSAGE SADDLE $500.; 1 x Black Wintec VSD AP SADDLE w/ CAIR gullet system $700.; 1 x Black Webbed REINS $5; 1 x Purple HALTER FULL $5; 1 x Diamond QUARTER MARKERS for shows $5; 1 x Purple HALTER COB $5; 1 x Loose Ring SNAFFLE BIT COB $5; 1 x Pale Purple SADDLE CLOTH $5; 1 x Navy & Purple HALTER PONY $5; 1 x Dr. Bristol S.S SNAFFLE BIT COB $15; 1 x French Link S.S SNAFFLE BIT COB $20; 1 x Brown Barcoo LEATHER REINS w/ Brass Buckles $10; 1 x Dark Green JODZ size 12 $10; 1 x Green Cotton LEAD ROPE $5; 1 x Blue Cotton LEAD ROPE $5; 1 x Black Dublin Short JODHPUR BOOTS ladies size 6 $20; 1 x Black CHAPETTES Medium $20; White handle DRESSAGE WHIP; 2 x Cob sized HALTERS bran new still in packaging $5 �� each; Pair of large STIRRUP IRONS No rubbers $10; �� Pair of DARK BROWN STIRRUP LEATHERS �� Near New $10 �� WHITE TOYOTA COROLLA. Please ‘phone �� 50696 �� ‘LOOK AT THIS! �� BEAT THE INTEREST HIKE’ 3 bedrooms, plus offi ce, large lounge/dining area, d/washer ,2 toilets, 2 showers. Large �� Bbq deck- + verandah PLUS 2 s/contained furnished fl ats – rent income! Situated on �� 3330m_ and close to town. Only $295,000. �� Vendor fi nance available @ only 7.5% (20% deposit to be paid). Talk with Lynne or Brian ph 22429 mob 50803, 50804 �� BUSINESS FOR SALE. This owner operated business is for sale. Permanent customers with a good income all the year round. For more information please call 22972 or leave a message.

Two leather TESSA SWIVEL T.V. CHAIRS. SINGLE BED / DIVAN with Bolster; 3 ALUMINIUM WINDOWS door height x 900w; 1 ALUMINIUM FIXED PANE 998h x 900w; 1 Aluminium / Glass �� HINGED DOOR, complete; TEAK COFFEE �� TABLE 1250 x 500. Please ‘phone 22200 �� Beautiful Big NORFOLK PINE HUTCH DRESSER WORK WANTED $1,500 or Reasonable Offer.; MASSIVE LOUNGE SUITE in Perfect Condition, Burgundy. 1x 3 Seater TREE-LOPPING, TREE-FELLING, CLEARING + 3x 1 Seaters & 2 Futons $ 3,000 O.N.O.; SUPER AND ON-SITE WOOD CHIPPING. Convert your KING MATTRESS AND BASE Excellent Condition palm fronds and fresh green waste into valuable Very Comfortable $1,000 O.N.O.; Good Start up mulch. CHIP IT, DON’T TIP IT!! Fresh wood chip COMPUTER, Complete with Screen and Keyboard also available, in bags or bulk. Enquiries to Derek on $500; Various MATTRESSES AND BASES Single phone 22226. $80 each Double $150 each; 2x BIG OFFICE DESKS (2000mm x 1000mm) in 18mm White Board WANTED with Timber Edge. Filing Cabinet & Stationary Draws in pedestal each side $550 each; 3x2 FIJIAN 4 DOOR 4WD CAR / JEEP. Please ‘phone 50841 HARDWOOD FENCE PALINGS / DROPPERS or 22660 900mm Long Rough Sawn App 2000 of, will sell in Smaller Lots $1.00 each; GREEN PLASTIC BBQ POSITION VACANT CHAIRS Excellent Condition $15 each Please Phone: 50346 PERFECT PART TIME POSITION---by working from 5.00pm/ 5.30pm till 8.30pm at the Bowlo Bistro, 4.2 METRE BOAT near new with Honda 50hp 4 you will not only get paid top $`s, you will save money stroke. Centre console and extremely stable. Set up for by enjoying a tasty meal & drink of your choice – coastal touring and island hopping. $17,000. Please add that to the fact that you can still enjoy life after ‘phone 23715 8.30pm, and ask yourself what are you waiting for? Do it—do it now---phone Patrick 24068, (if nobody home MITSUBISHI STATION WAGON. 1990 model. please leave message)—this is not a T.E.P advert—it is Needs some parts or good for parts. $500. Please a genuine fantastic opportunity ‘phone 50841 or 22660

I have my trusty old TOYOTA LANDCRUISER forfor EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST sale. It has a fi breglass body and runs well - asking price Norfolk Island Museum $2,800ono. You can contact Mark at KC Industries Café Support at the REO Café - phone 22618 or Mark after hours on phone 22924. Thanks, Ian Kenny. The Norfolk Island Museum is seeking FRUIT TREES: mangoes, peaches, plums, Expressions of Interest from people nectarines, oranges, tangelos, mandarins, apples, interested in filling a Casual position in pawpaws, babacao, passionfruit, macadamias, lychees, our busy REO Cafe. pomegranates, mulberries, black sapote, white sapote, pineapple, strawberries, ORNAMENTALS We require a Café Support Worker camellias, crotons, hibiscus, frangipanis, palms, responsible for assisting the Chef, pungas, poincianas, jacarandas and much more. Griffs taking orders, kitchen hand tasks and Growery phone 23715 or 50715 open 7.30am to 11 selling books and Museum tickets. Prior pm and 4 pm to sunset Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Weds experience working in a café is highly BABY CHANGE TABLE, excellent condition, great desirable. This position is for size but light and folds away, Winnie the Pooh design approximately 2-3 days per week on a - $125.00; BABY BATH, excellent condition with roster basis, from approximately 9.00am stand. Bath has inbuilt support for bubs - $125.00; to 3.00pm. SINGLE BED BASE with 6 large draws in the base. - $80.00 ono. Please call Dee on 24248 or 50244 Applicants need to be enthusiastic and well presented, able to communicate DIAHATSU HATCHBACK. Cheap on fuel. Manual. Good tyres, new battery. Registered to September. effectively and interact well with a Owner leaving island. $900ono. Please ‘phone 22623 diverse range of people and groups. or mobile 50564 Salary including a 15% loading is 1.377HA OF VACANT LAND for sale on Two $15.25 per hour. For further information Chimney Road. Only $250k!! Call Norfolk Island Real please contact Brian Hubber or Lisa Estate today on 22429 or 50803 Richards on 23788. DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Please supply your BY MAIL BY FAX BY EMAIL name, day and [email protected] evening telephone The Norfolk Islander (Int +6723) 22948 number. P.O. Box 248, Norfolk Island SHOP MANAGER: Looking for a highly motivated RETAIL SHOP ASSISTANT - familiar with MYOB person to lead an excellent team in a busy newsagency. Retail Manager and Premier. Apply in writing to P.O. Duties include customer service, merchandising, Box 561 ordering, stock control, staff supervision, banking and general management of the shop. Must be well A person is required for LAWN MOWING, presented and willing to work weekends, fl exible and GARDENING AND HEDGES. This is not a TEP show great initiative. Experience in retail and cash renewal. Please ‘phone Mark on 22230 handling is essential. All enquiries to David Sanders on email [email protected] or phone 22227. Norfolk Island Golf Club is seeking applications for the position of MANAGER. The position will CAR DETAILER. Part time position. Hours include managing bar operations, general enquiries, negotiable. Contact Joy on 22605 or 22691 cleaning and club functions. The suitable applicant should have a pleasant personality and be fl exible to GARDENER REQUIRED for maintenance of well adapt to situations as they arise. For more information established accommodation gardens (no lawnmowing). contact Kylie Umlauft Ph: 50439. Applications to be Hours to suit. HOUSEMAID. Full time housemaid forwarded to the Secretary PO Box 74. Applications require for tourist accommodation. Hours negotiable. close 18/2/08. Duties include general and unit cleaning, laundry, interaction with guests etc. Must be honest, reliable, CARPET AND TILE LAYER ASSISTANT self-motivated, be a team worker and have a current required. Apply to Wally Nobbs drivers licence, Contact Joy on 22605 or 22691 CAR DETAILER rrequiredequired forfor busbusyy hihirere carcar operation.operation. MECHANIC REQUIRED to create matching pair Applicants should have a current drivers licence and for busy workshop, beard and glasses are essential and be prepared to work weekends. Contact Lou Tavener applicant must be “specially talented”, as well as fully 50777 or email [email protected] qualifi ed and experienced with all types of mechanical repairs. Please send resume to PO Box 451. SOUS CHEF: Applicants must have experience in hotel operations in a similar capacity. Remote Island HAPPY, VIBRANT, ENERGETIC AND experience an advantage. The position is salaried, MOTIVATED STAFF required by the Norfolk Island hands on and a six day working week. Includes on Coffee House. Please phone Suzanne on 50108 site single room accommodations. Enquiries to the Manager, South Pacifi c Resort Hotel PO Box 215, ON-CALL TAXI DRIVER required. Please ‘phone Norfolk Island or Phone +6723 23154 or email: 22619 or 50371 for details [email protected]

Pinetree Tours requires a COMPANY ACCOUNTANT MEETINGS AND AGMs and also a person for BUS MAINTENANCE/ DETAILING. For both Positions please apply in BANYAN PARK PLAYCENTRE INC.’S AGM writing to Mr Michael Prentice, Pinetree Tours P.O. will be held on Monday 25th February at 7pm, Banyan Box 363 Norfolk Island. Park. Hope to see many parents there supporting pre school education on Norfolk Island. CARPENTER required.required. PPleaselease phone BBrandtrandt 50862 The Annual General Meeting of the ROYAL PART TIME BREAKFAST COOK needed for NORFOLK ISLAND AGRICULTURAL AND Castaway approx 3 hours per day - please phone HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY will be held on 22625 Wednesday 13 February commencing at 7:30 PM in the A & H Hall.” SHORT ORDER COOK. Experience preferred. Spread over 6 days. Weekends essential. Phone Peter The AGM of NORFOLK ISLAND SPORTS AND on 50347 or the Sports and Workers Club on 23777 WORKERS CLUB INC will be held on Friday 22nd of Februaryuary 2008 aatt 5.30pm aatt tthehe cclublub prpremises.emises. We seek an enthusiastic, energetic, fl exible all rounder for MANAGER of tthehe SSportsports aandnd WWorksorks CClub.lub. PPleaselease TO GIVE AWAY apply in the fi rst instance to Peter Horrocks on 50347 KITTENS. 2 x 10 week old females. Both lovely grey MANAGEMENT COUPLE REQUIRED AT tabbies. Mum excellent ratter. Please phone 22539 HILLCREST B&BA minimum of 10 years experience required in a similar role- including but not limited to: NOTICES reservation systems, computer packages, marketing, accounts, payroll, grounds and general maintenance, YOGA AT STRAWBERRY FIELDS Monday plumbing and building maintenance. Please phone morning at 9.30am; Monday and Thursday 5:30pm, Tina on 22255 for an application form or further Saturdays 3:00 pm. All welcome phone 23811 information. MASSAGE THERAPY treating fi bromyalgia neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, stress and muscle tension. REO Cafe and Bookshop ORGANIC SKINCARE made on Norfolk Island Norfolk Island Museum FACIALS and EARCANDLING NATURAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS. Louise Johnson, Herbalist Dip Health Sci, remedial andand comprehensivecomprehensive selectionselection ofof books.books. massage therapist, ATMS. AURA STUDIO, behind Photopress. Ph 53215 or 23001

N.I. GROWERS CO-OP advise that aged seed potato varieties Pontiac, Coliban, Sebago and Desiree will be available for order for the next fortnight for $60 Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday per 25kg bag. Payment and $10 annual subscription Commissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row with order please. Enquiries to 22433. Orders by 18th and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm. please. Sunday No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pm VISITING SPECIALISTS Tag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday 9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe 2008 Dr. Colin Edward, Chiropractor - February 18th - �� 29th. Counsellor - free & �� Dr Dealh, Geriantologist - February 18th to 24th confidential Dr. C. Benness, Gynecologist - April 20th - 26th Crisis Counselling �� Please ‘phone the hospital for an appointment. Kids Helpline �� Karitane �� Youth Help �� Domestic Violence �� Mensline Australia DON TAYLOR �� Budget help �� Depression help �� SURVEYOR Red Cross �� Weight Control �� Quit Smoking Available to attend to Craft Group �� Youth Centre �� ALL SURVEY MATTERS Letl Salan Parents group �� NISEDU �� Please leave a message with St John’s Ambulance �� Dental Clinic �� Norfolk Island Business Solutions HOSPITAL �� as soon as possible Physiotherapist �� Baby Health Clinic �� PHONE 22368 Respite Care �� District Nursing �� or grab Don on the street Diabetes Management �� Hospital Auxiliary �� Email [email protected] Sunshine Club �� Whiteoaks �� Service Clubs

Memory Keeping at Its Best UPCOMING SESSIONS Tuesday, 112th2th FFebruaryebruary 20082008 atat 7.00pm.7.00pm. Come and share ideas and have some fun in the process Contact your local agent Jo Snell for all your Creative Memory Scrapbooking needs. Regular sessions and workshops. Themed workshop once a month. Brochures and Creative Memories Gift Certifi cates available. Enquires to Jo on 22159 (b/h), 23615 (a.h), 50947 (mobile) Come Worship With Us. The feelings of love towards your fellow man and gratitude to God for all His many blessings. Let us give thanks together. CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Rod Oldfi eld Queen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763 Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 Administrator Rev. Dr. Neil Brown SUNDAY 8.30 am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Chapel Parish Council - President Barbara Hehir followed by morning tea 7. 30 pm Evening Prayer (1662) at Secretary Margaret Kiernan. Treasurer - Joan Irwin All Saints Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”. Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Weddings THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston contact Barbara Hehir - ph 22010. FRIDAY 5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM & Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) FM Bands MASS - SUNDAY 9.00am PRAYER MEETING - Wednesday 3.15pm. All welcome. RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pm Piety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass. UNITING CHURCH Cascade Road Pastor Karl Tui Telephone: 22179 Every job is a self portrait of the person who did it SUNDAY 10th at 10 am: Praise and Worship Service SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH conducted by the Elders. All welcome Pastor George C. Porter TUESDAYS at 4 pm:Radio Programme in the AM Band on Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201 VL2NI email: [email protected] NEED HELP? Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South COUNSELLING: Pacifi c Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested Phone Sydney 9891 1328 persons. This is a service of the Uniting Church TUESDAY 2:002:00 pmpm toto 4:304:30 pm:pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts OPPORTUNITY SHOP time. 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowship The Opportunity Shop sells Good clean clothes, Small WEDNESDAY : 5: 5:0000 p pmm Radio Programme on Radio household items, Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books Norfolk Norfolk Island CDs SATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A Friday: 2 pm to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon word from the Lord. VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life. SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE – NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH Tourist Attraction A Christian Outreach Centre Best of its kind in the South Pacifi c – South Pacifi c ….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** Artefacts Including Signifi cant Pitcairn Items on display Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm ***Visitors very welcome at all services*** Admission $2:00 SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Childrens Sunday School - TBA 5.00pm AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting. “As the vital tays of the sun nurture all, so must you spread TUESDAY: 9.45am - 11.30 ‘Mainly Music’ for ‘Pre- the rays of hope in the hearts of the poor and forsaken, kindle schoolers’ and Mums in recess. courage in the hearts of the despondent, and light a new FRIDAY: 6:30pm “Ignited Youth!”extremeextreme activities,activities, fun,fun, strength in the hearts of those who think they are failures.” café, life skills - in recess. Remember – Hillsong TV on Paramahansa Yogananda. For enquiries or discussion please TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am ‘phone 22116. The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856

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