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The Norfolk ISLANDER “Your Community Newspaper for more than 40 Years” FOUNDED 1965 Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885 The Weekly News c 1932 : The Norfolk Island Monthly News c. 1933 The N.I. Times c. 1935 : Norfolk Island Weekly c. 1943 : N.I.N.E. c. 1949 : W.I.N. c. 1951 Norfolk News c. 1965 Volume 43, No. 6 SATURDAY, 9th FEBRUARY 2008 Price $2.75 incl GST “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 Four Day Weather Forecast for Norfolk Island Current Saturday 2nd February Saturday Showers. Chance thunderstorm. Monday Shower or two. Winds tending SE Min: 20 Max: 25 10/20 knots. Min: 20 Max: 25 Sunday Showers. NW/NE winds 10/20 knots. Tuesday Chance shower. SE/E winds 10/20 Min: 20 Max: 25 knots. Min: 21 Max: 25 POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND FOR WEEK ENDING RESIDENTS GEP TEP OTHER TOURISTS TOTAL 7th December 2007 1391 180 317 27 760 2675 28th December 2007 1468 171 278 19 1229 3165 4th January 2008 1473 172 278 18 814 2755 11th January 2008 1450 169 281 21 748 2669 18th January 2008 1418 156 282 23 919 2798 25th January 2008 1378 159 295 28 670 2530 1st February 2008 1395 177 305 30 481 2388 Visitors to Norfolk! We have 6,500sq feet of shopping pleasure. PLACE Something for everyone Check us out! Microplane Graters Fishing Gear Rods FROM USA FunFun wwhilehile you shop Reels you shop SuperbS Quality uperb Quality Line ShoppingShoppi Lures ng Half mainland price! Clothing Bags Rod Hire SPECIAL $9.95 Headphones Zwilling JA Henckels ������������ 2 for $7! Absolutely Top Quality at Half Mainland Prices! $3.95 Knives and Knife Sets • Scissors • Manicure Items • Cutlery Sets • Cooking Utensils • Pots and Pans • Knife Sharpeners Under $10! Leather Belts ................... Magnifying Tweezers Leather Wallets $7.95 ................$9.95 From Germany 15% Discount Sun Glasses .................... Cards and Giftwrap $6.95 All Sheridan Bedding .........$1.00 Mobile Phone Covers Duvet Covers Suitcase Padlocks ......$9.95 Only ...........$1.95 Sheets Cabin Bags ...................... $9.95 $10.95 Pillowcases SUPERB QUALITY Room JUST ARRIVED! Screens Jewellery Sets Very Bracelets From $9.95 stylish Necklaces Ear Rings Lovely styles Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • FaxPatio (Int+6723) Settings 23098 Table and Chairs P.O.P.O. BBoxo 213, Norfolk Island. x 213, Nor folk 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.