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•Opening hours 7.30am-5pm Phone: 86725036 Tel: 08 8672 5920 http://cooberpedyregionaltimes.wordpress.com Thursday 13 March 2014 “WE WANT TO COME HOME” SAYS DIALYSIS FAMILY Local resident Bobby Brown and his wife Lois had to move away from Coober Pedy nearly three years when Bobby was diagnosed with kidney disease. The only regular dialysis treatment for people from this area is located 550 kilometres away in Port Augusta, forcing Bobby and his family members into a transient lifestyle.

Bobby Brown now aged 55 grew up in Coober Pedy and raised his family here. The Browns are disappointed that dialysis treatment has not been made permanently available in Coober Pedy, despite the increase in town casualty numbers. “We are appealing to an incoming government to please, let us come home,” said Bobby.

“We want to come home! We have have four daughters and seven grandchildren. Coober Pedy is our home and we need some dignity in our lives. We travel over a thousand kilometres in between treatments to see home.”

Liberal party leader Steven Marshall has pledged four permanent dialysis machines for Ernabella to help bring APY people home. “Coober Pedy should be on Mr. Marshall’s list too”, said Bobby.

Mark Parnell SA Greens Leader said this week, "We have committed to restoring funding in regional and remote South Australia. This will provide the necessary funds to have dialysis machines available both on the APY lands and a permanent dialysis machine based in Coober Pedy.”

“Coober Pedy residents should not be required to travel over 500km to have dialysis treatment, this has negative implications on the patient, their family and the entire Nearly three years after Bobby Brown and his wife Lois were forced to relocate to Port Augusta for community,” said Mr. Parnell. Bobby’s dialysis treatment, they are tired and homesick and want to have dialysis at home. The Browns have 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren and the Stuart Highway has become their home! “We are afraid of losing our homes now with the current Labor government wanting to bring a population here from elsewhere,” said Bobby. Alarming statistics based on ANZDATA Registry analysis, help from a friend who drove down and towed us to from 1999 to 2009, show that the number of people Coober Pedy. It was a long day in the heat and luckily the “For the same amount of money that the Labor Party receiving maintenance dialysis from Central Australia more friend had an airconditioner and extra water for us. We wants to pay for a homeless centre that is not needed or than tripled from 62 to 209. This figure could double in had run very low on supplies and the children were wanted here, Coober Pedy could create employment by the next 5 or 6 years. exhausted from the heat,” said Lois. having dialysis machines and by looking after the needs of the people that already live here,” he said. Bobby told us that many of those travelling for dialysis Emotionally and financially the Browns are struggling with are accompanied by their entire families. “This is the way every twist in the kidney disease merry-go-round that “Seven aboriginal people from Coober Pedy and also aboriginal families are. One sick person can affect the promises them more years of travelling and living out of Oodnadatta are receiving dialysis treatment in Port Augusta lives, jobs and routines of up to a dozen family members the boot of an old car. Recently Bobby was referred to now. The need exists that would keep a local machine who should all be at home or at work. I can’t see the Adelaide to have a fistula inserted into his left arm to aid running full time, and give people training and jobs,” he logic in a system where stable people who become sick, are forced to be transient.” the dialysis process. “I suddenly needed $30 up front for said. PATS travelling, and to pay for accommodation up front for me and my Carer to stay in Adelaide at the only place “There is one person in Coober Pedy who has a portable “One dialysis machine in our town would ease a lot of aboriginal suffering and keep 50 - 70 people from putting we could find available. There are some hard times and dialysis machine that they are now using at home after themselves out onto the Stuart Highway each week and being a traditional owner doesn’t help. Our AMYAC group being treated in Port Augusta for 10 years.” draining another town’s services. What happens when doesn’t have funds available for this purpose,” he said. the dialysis needs in Coober Pedy doubles?” he said. “Now I am sick. It’s not like alcohol caused my illness Bobby is a proud Antakirinja man and a member of the and I needed relocating. I personally have never touched Last weekend Bobby and Lois travelled to Coober Pedy Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara group. He worked at the alcohol in my life and most aboriginal people I know with and spoke to us at their daughter Louisa’s home. Bobby Aboriginal Health Division of the Coober Pedy Hospital kidney disease are generally suffering from diabetes.” was deeply troubled by the predicament but thankful to when Sister Vicki was there. Bobby also worked at be ‘home’ and surrounded by his children and Coober Pedy Area School as a Mentor and Youth Worker, “Since I began my treatment in Port Augusta, seven men grandchildren for two days. He said that he missed his a position that he enjoyed very much. that were on dialysis have died from kidney disease. My Friday dialysis appointment to be here and would have to Auntie died here in Coober Pedy without ever having be back in Port Augusta to be on the machine by Monday. treatment because she was afraid to leave home,” he said. Before Coober Pedy had town water, Bobby was employed as a truck driver, delivering water for domestic water During a trip home in early January last year Bobby and tanks.He spoke proudly of his work at Umoona “Surely if the politicians got this sickness they wouldn’t Lois’ car broke down 60km from Coober Pedy in extreme want to be shipped off to ‘Darwin’ just to wait around heat.On this occasion they had three of their grand- Community as an assistant carpenter and even more for appointments, and risk their homes being given to children in the car. Two of them were toddlers. “We tried proudly of the contribution that he made to the Umoona strangers.” to flag down help from passing motorists, but nobody Opal Mine and Museum when he was helping to build it. would stop, said Lois.” “I remember collecting the rocks from the Moon Plain Kidney disease is considered an epidemic and is 10 times for the building. Some of the jobs I did there were more common among among Indigenous people than “There was no mobile phone signal but somehow one of concreting, plastering and sealing the mine. This contract among non-Indigenous people. my text messages got through to our daughter. She got was done through the Umoona Council”, said Bobby. SERVING THE OPAL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD SINCE 1982 7 DAYS WEATHER - Autumn - Coober Pedy - Editor - Margaret Mackay Coober Pedy Oodnadatta Tarcoola Andamooka an underground town, built PO Box 275 Coober Pedy SA 5723 on the back of opal mining Ph: (08) 8672 5920 Email: [email protected] 333 days sunshine Coober Pedy is Australia’s real ‘Down Next Newspapers Under’, famous for its fabulous opals and bizarre subterranean homes. For generations, miners Thursday 27 March 2014 have dug into the white and orange rock to extract Thursday 10 March 2014 the valuable, sparkling stone. The tunnels and Thursday 24 March 2014 chambers were converted into undergrounds homes in order to escape from the desert heat. Thursday 20 April 2014 Space booked by Wed (week prior) Coober Pedy ‘evolved’ as the result Material must be in Fri prior of a massive post war Opal Rush where hardy pioneers developed a make or break Advertising Rates precious gem industry in the desert terrain. See the extravagantly built Black & White UNDERGROUND SERBIAN CHURCH with it’s magnificent stained glass windows and carvings. Display $6.50 per cm/col Daylight saving South Australia Classified $8.00 per cm/col Visitors can stay overnight and experience Colour on Application 6 October 2013 to 6 April 2014 underground life as the locals know it! Inserts on Application 5 October 2014 to 5 April 2015 DISTRIBUTING 4,500 + to SA : ADELAIDE CENTRAL How to send articles . Also Cavan, Bute, Pt. Pirie, Dublin, Minlaton, Pt. Broughton, PT. AUGUSTA, Snowtown, Pt. Wakefield, to CPRT * Bute IGA 9 High St, Bute, SA * Snowtown IGA 36 Railway Tce, The Coober Pedy Regional Times became a FREE Newspaper in 2006, increasing its * Port Broughton IGA 27 Harvey St distribution to 4,500 hard copies + digital online download, promoting news, events * Dublin BP Lot 7 Port Wakefield Rd, and distributing advertising to our regional towns. 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Disclaimer: Opinions and letters published in The Coober Pedy Regional Times are not necessarily the views of the Editor, or Publisher. The Coober Pedy Regional Times reserves the right to edit or omit copy, in accordance with newspaper policies. Letters to the Editor must be attributed with a name, address and contact phone number - names and town of origin will be printed, or may be withheld at the Editor’s discretion. During the course of any election campaign, letters to the editor dealing with election issues or similar material must contain the author’s name and street address (not PO Box) for publication.” Page 2 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 State elections brings On Tuesday 4 March a contingency of four state Liberal Party members visited Coober Pedy to assist their politicians to Coober Pedy candidate for Giles Bernadette Abraham with her campaign, in a lead Oasis Tourist Park proprietor George up to the state election on 15 March. Russell put on a feast of sandwiches and Umoona Aged Care was first on the team’s fruit and cheese platters. agenda with Bernadette receiving a guided tour of the UAC operations, hosted by David Ridgway spoke about his own CEO Sonia Mazzone. The visitors were background growing up in a country town treated to refreshments including scones in South Australia and emphasised the and jam for morning tea, while kangaroo importance of a clean and spacious facilities tails were cooking nearby in a traditional at tourism venues for families travelling fire. away from home.

State Shadow Minister for Education Tafe was the venue for a number of other David Pisoni was keen to look through meetings with the Liberal group, and lunch Coober Pedy Areas School where David was provided on site. and Bernadette were shown around by Student Council Representatives Bhiv, Airport Runway, Red Tape, Aged Care, Chloe and Joshua Remote Areas electricity subsidy, Royalties for Regions, TAFE Campus, Speed Limits, State Shadow Minister for Tourism David Ridgway and others, joined a local crowd Regional Infrastructure, Waste Depot and of business owners and friends at Oasis Native title issues, were some of the issue Tourist Park and officially opened a new that were raised amongst concerns relating Amenities Block at the site. Bernadette to Coober Pedy armed with the official scissors cut the ribbon for clicking cameras and glasses, The day concluded at the RSL where Bernadette Abraham and Sonia Mazzone with some of the elders at and the Amenities Block was declared community members met with the Liberal Umoona Aged Care open. Party group.

Shadow Minister for Education David Pisone, Liberal Candidate for Giles The Hon David Ridgway with Bernadette Abraham officially opening the Bernadette Abraham, Shadow Minister for Tourism David Ridgway and new Amenities Block at Oasis Tourist Park in Coober Pedy Member of the Legislative Council Terry Stephens Photos: CPRT

Winners of two Trip Advisor B&B awards Ken and Ana Male were invited to Parliament House for dinner by the Shadow Tourism Minister for Tourism, The Hon David Ridgway MLC

Pictured at the RSL on Tuesday evening (Photo: Julie Rowntree)

Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 3 POLICE NEWS

Know your INCREASE IN COOBER International Mobile PEDY BREAKINS Equipment Identify TARGETTING ALCOHOL

(IMEI) The Coober Pedy area has seen an All 3 were charged with theft and driving offences and increase in break-in’s over the previous their bail was refused. They will appear in court at a later date. Police are urging mobile phone and tablet owners couple of months. Both residential and to record the unique identifying numbers of their business premises are being targeted Between Saturday 1st March 2014 and Sunday 2nd devices. for alcohol. March 2014 the RSL at Coober Pedy was broken into on 3 occasions, damage was caused and alcohol was stolen. "Owners should record the International Mobile Equipment Coober Pedy Police are urging people to be proactive in During the same period John’s Pizza Bar was also broken Identify (IMEI) number of their mobile phone and tablet. securing their property and keeping alcohol and valuables into where alcohol was stolen. out of sight. If you see anyone hanging around and acting This enables police to quickly ascertain the owners' details suspiciously please contact the police on 131444 (non- On the Sunday police from Coober Pedy arrested 3 adult and identify the possible suspect when the tablet/phone is emergency number) or 000 (emergency number). males, 2 from the APY Lands and 1 from Coober Pedy. used with a new SIM card," says Officer in Charge of They have been charged with Serious Criminal Trespass Eastern Adelaide Local Service Area, Superintendent and Theft and will appear at court at a later date. Graeme Adcock. On Monday 24th February 2014 a white Holden sedan was stolen from Alice Springs, Northern Territory and You can retrieve your IMEI number by pressing *#06# driven south along the Stuart Highway into South Aus- on your mobile phone. tralia. The vehicle stopped at the Travellers Rest, Marla, where the occupants filled the vehicle with fuel and drove Please consider the following crime prevention security off without paying. tips to protect your small electronic devices: • Record the manufacturer, model and serial number and Police from Coober Pedy intercepted the vehicle travel- file this information in a safe place. ling south on the Stuart Highway and caused the vehicle • Consider using an alternative bag to transport your tablet. to stop using road spikes. The occupants of the vehicle, • Engrave your driver's licence number prefixed by the 2 males and 1 juvenile all from Alice Springs, were ar- letter 'S' for South Australia. For example, with a driver's rested without any further incident. licence number of 12345, S12345. • When at home, store the tablet away in a secure location. • Never leave your tablet visible in your vehicle. • Set a login password, using a secure password, sufficiently cryptic and not easy to guess. Scam warning from SA Police • Always keep your phone details, such as your bills and contract safe and secure. • Keep your mobile phone out of sight when not in use. South Australia Police are warning the community Remember: • When in a public place, don't leave your phone of a spam email which has resurfaced recently in Do NOT respond to emails—if you do, the scammers unattended. will escalate their intimidation and attempts to get your which the scammer claims to have been paid to kill money. • Secure your phone at all times in a bag or front pocket. the recipient of the email. • When talking on your mobile phone, be alert and aware Never provide your personal, credit card or banking de- of your surroundings. tails in an email or over the phone - scammers will use This scam has been around for several years – both as a • Do not leave your phone unattended in a vehicle. your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. text message and in email form – with the message arriv- • Ensure your mobile phone has a Personal Identification ing out of the blue and demanding money from the recipi- Number (PIN) activated. Keep your computer updated with the latest reputable anti- ent, along with personal details. virus and anti-spyware software. Also use a good spam filter and firewall. It is designed to intimidate the recipient into making con- tact with the author/sender, but police urge anyone who If you think you have provided your account details to a gets such a message to delete it and to never respond. scammer, contact your bank or financial institution im- mediately. As noted by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission’s SCAMwatch website, these emails are of- Report: ten sent at random, so scammers won’t know if they You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam have reached a live email address until the recipient re- page on SCAMwatch or by calling 1300 795 995. Noting sponds. the email text and the address of the sender may assist in RECRUITS NEEDED any investigations of the scam. For more information on scam prevention, including hints Should you ever be concerned about your physical safety, and tips, visit the SCAMwatch website at contact your local police. Coober Pedy CFS urgently requires new www.scamwatch.gov.au. members, particularly those who hold a MR and above Truck Licence. Our district has a busy Fire Danger Season approaching and a number of current FOODcents® members will be taking time off. Chicken cacciatore Method All welcome to attend training - every 1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C Monday night at 7pm Makes 6 serves 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan. Ingredients Cook the onion, garlic, capsicum and mushrooms on a medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Contact Peter 0408 826834 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3. Add the tinned tomatoes, oregano and stock and or Wayne 0439881049 1 large onion, chopped bring to the boil. Season with pepper to taste. 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 4. Pour the sauce into a large oven proof dish and leave 2 red capsicums, washed, de-seeded and roughly to one side. Cadets chopped 5. Heat 1tablespoon of olive oil in the frying pan. Cook 1 cup mushrooms, sliced the chicken pieces until well browned on all sides. Please note that next year the local CFS 2 x 400 grams tinned tomatoes, no added salt 6. Place the chicken into the oven-proof dish, pushing will be recruiting Cadets which means 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves each piece into the sauce. anyone from the age of 11 - 18 can begin 1½ cups of reduced salt chicken stock 7. Sprinkle the olives on top, if using. making enquiries 6 chicken thigh pieces, no skin, chopped into quarters 8. Cover with foil and put into the oven. Bake for ap- ½ cup olives (optional) proximately 20 minutes.

Page 4 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 From outback kid to

LOCAL LAD NATHAN DANIELL political candidate commits as SA Greens moratorium on any fracking project in this region so risks Candidate such as these can be adequately assessed; unfortunately both Labor and Liberal failed to back the legislation. Raised in Coober Pedy by local residents Barry and Furthermore, the Greens are dedicated to supporting open Maria Daniell, Nathan is running as a candidate for and fair processes between Indigenous communities and Greens SA in the upcoming State Election. resource companies. The Greens are also committed to a fairer future, Nathan is campaigning for all South Australians and talks highlighted by the fact that they are the only party that to us about his passion for a sustainable future for regional have introduced legislation that protects both paid AND and remote areas. Since his upbringing in our outback volunteer firefighters equally in the event that they develop opal mining town Nathan sees many challenges facing a work-related cancer. Our CFS volunteers make an everyday Australians through his work at the coalface of invaluable contribution to the community and deserve to health sciences research. be adequately covered by workers’ compensation regimes.

“As I grew up in Coober Pedy kicking the footy on the The Greens have also pledged to boost resourcing to school oval with my mates, running around in the dirt properly recruit, train and equip our CFS brigades fields and working at the pool for my dad on scorching throughout all of South Australia. I thank the Coober Pedy summer afternoons……, little did I realise that one day I CFS for their continued dedication to the community, in would be putting my hand up as a Greens candidate for particular for recently traveling south and being part of the Legislative Council in the upcoming State Election. 140 fire crews who bravely fought the Bangor fire earlier this year. Many of the life skills I learnt from my time in Coober Pedy and from my current job in the School of Health Another area I’m passionate about is health care. Having Sciences at the University of South Australia have led me grown up in Coober Pedy I understand the critical to this decision. Some have asked ‘why do you want to importance of high quality rural health services. The Greens be involved in politics?’. have committed to providing every South Australian with the best health care system possible, including restoring My answer is that I believe there is a better way for SA, funding for rural areas to close the gap between rural and a better way than the negative and outdated style of politics urban communities, and between Indigenous and non- that we are subjected to under Labor and Liberal leadership. Nathan Daniell a former Coober Pedy kid is Indigenous people. While Labor and Liberal cut funding an Greens SA candidate for the Legislative for preventative health programs, the Greens will increase To ensure a sustainable future, regional and rural Council in the upcoming State Election funding for programs tailored to local needs. This is an communities must be valued and adequately supported integral part of keeping people healthy, active and out of by the State Government. The recent discovery of large The Greens believe in sustainable mining practices which hospitals. shale oil deposits surrounding Coober Pedy emphasises will ensure that the town’s water supply is not at risk of the need to strike a balance between mining projects and being polluted by toxic chemicals, that dugouts are not at This coming Saturday your vote is powerful. Vote 1 for the neighbouring communities. risk of damage from earth tremors and that any new Alison Sentance, our fantastic Greens candidate for Giles. mining project benefits the community by maximising local She has worked across outback Australia for almost 10 The recent article by John Dunstan and Troy Tarlo- employment and ensuring the local procurement of goods years and also vote 1 for the Greens in the Legislative Yautakas titled “Could Coober Pedy be FRACKED?” in and services. Council where Legislative Council where MLC Mark the previous issue of this newspaper highlights some Parnell, myself and our team will stand for a more significant and warranted concerns about the hydraulic Recently Greens MLC Mark Parnell introduced legislation sustainable, healthier and fairer future, for the Coober Pedy fracking methods used to extract shale oil. into parliament which would require a two-year community and for all of South Australia.” Greens Pledge Better Bush Health Care SA Greens Parliamentary Leader Mark Parnell MLC "Years of under-investment in rural mental health continues supporting their Candidate in Giles Alison Sentance to cost lives in the bush," Mr Parnell said. says they will push for better health services in country South Australia if re-elected at the upcoming "During the Federal Election last year, the Greens unveiled state election. a $550 million plan to build a healthier and stronger rural Australia, while the old parties were silent. Mr Parnell said people living in rural and regional areas too often missed out on preventative care for physical "I will use my role of representing all of South Australia in and mental health concerns. parliament's upper house to advocate for a better way in country health care," concluded Mr Parnell. "The Greens believe that every South Australian is entitled to the best health care possible, regardless of where they Greens SA Candidate for Giles, Alison Sentance says, “I live or how much they earn," Mr Parnell said. am determined to improve the living conditions of Indigenous Australians through access to education, health "We will restore funding to regional areas to promote health services and employment.I will work for improved improvement programs tailored to local needs." communications, better roads and more jobs.”

Mr Parnell said the SA Greens would also work with the As a land manager Alison understands the threats facing Federal Greens, including Australian Greens spokesperson the unique biodiversity and inland waters in arid on mental health Senator Penny Wright, to address the environments. “If managed well, mining presents an lack of mental health services in country SA. Alison Sentance, Greens SA Candidate for Giles opportunity to tackle some of the poverty and welfare dependency in the region’, she said. UNDERGROUND COOBER PEDY OME OPENING HOURS: LOCAL Mon-Fri 7.00am - 5.00pm BOOKS GLASSWORKS NEWS Sat 7.00am - 1.00pm Sun Closed (ABN: 66 341 152 244) OR „ OUTBACK MAILRUN TOUR •Fuel •Gas Refills •General Engineering and Light Free Quoting, On site repairs & STORIES Fabrication •Industrial and hardware supplies „ Cards & Stationary Prompt Service For local stories or •Filters all types •Hydraulic Fittings •Oils „ Computer Supplies •Bearings •V Belts •Hosing •Air Fittings Commercial, Domestic & Vehicles news items to QuALifiED GLAziER - 25 •Trailer Parts •Safety Gear •Dog Food „ Desert Parks Agent & other tours share, send to the •Chain blocks, slings, rigging gear •Cigweld Agent YEARS ExPERiEnCE „ Maps & Books on the area Coober Pedy Searle Trading Pty Ltd For all your Glass needs call „ Local Information/Road report Regional Times Opal Miners’ Enterprises Dave at Coober Pedy Glassworks on Lot 1299 Old Water Tank Rd „ Phone: (08) 8672 5558 0488 788 294 or alt 0428 204 246 [email protected] Coober Pedy SA 5723 Phone: (08) 8672 5830 ABN: 44 761 266 367 Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 5 Coober Pedy Street and

Road Names Part 49 in a series Where did the name of your street come from? by Sue Britt

BARTRAM STREET

The Bartram family has been a well-established, prosperous family since early days in South Australia. They developed pastoral land in the South East and on the Eyre Peninsula. Members of the family have served with distinction in the armed forces, played cricket, tennis, football, bowls and golf, excelled in the Japanese art of flower arranging, travelled the world and generally led productive, varied and interesting lives. They are closely related to the Grund family and the Wake family.

Bartram family members have been involved in every facet of the opal industry from mining to cutting and polishing and trading. Ethel Marion Bartram (born 13/3/07) was a nurse at the Royal Adelaide who played tournament level tennis. She got interested in opal in 1944 when she went to Andamooka to help supervise the Grund children’s Correspondence School lessons. She went on to earn a Diploma in Gemology, which was presented by Sir Douglas Mawson in 1949.

Bernie Grund, Snow and Syd Bartram at 8 Mile Camp c 1946-7

Harry (Walter Henry Bartram) found a famous opal named In 1977 Harry Bartram was murdered. Buyers from Fire of Australia in 1946, according to Len Cram. He around the world used to come to his office at his home moved into opal trading soon after. His brothers set up in Hyde Park. On this occasion three ‘miners’ came. an office with him in Unley and the three worked together Apparently when Harry turned his back to weigh some for a while. Syd and Snow were more interested in mining opal, they shot and killed him. They cleaned out the safe than trading, though, so they returned to the fields. of opal and cash. Harry had a good reputation as a fair The Bartram men each had sons who followed in the dealer, developed over many years of mutual respect and family footsteps so 3 generations of Bartrams have been trust. He dealt in cash as Coober Pedy opal buyers have involved in opal businesses – mining, buying, selling, traditionally done. The murderers got away with their exhibiting, processing, manufacturing doublets, developing crime for some time but several years later, two of the markets – for over 70 years. men were caught and jailed.

One thing Harry did was to acquire bags of chips and It was to honour Harry Bartram that Bartram (not Bartrum) green opal for which there was no market at the time. Street in Coober Pedy was originally named but now it is His son, Don Bartram, related in an interview with Len in recognition of the contribution made by all the Bartram Cram how he had been set to work by his father to clean family to opal mining and the town. Harry Bartram age 21, 1929 and class this opal as an apprenticeship exercise to the opal business. It took a couple of years of school holidays Information from Margaret Jean Bartram married Bernard Grund of Kimba. to do this. Then in 1960 a Japanese opal buyer came to A Journey with Colour The History of Opal in South She and her children moved to Andamooka shortly after their home. He was very interested in the green opal, on Australia by Len Cram her husband went there in 1939. In Walkabout Magazine one occasion buying $32,000 worth in an hour. According in 1942, she wrote about her life there: to Don, ‘Dad whispered to me, “Get down there and wash Don Grund’s family history notes some more.”’ Mr Morita ‘ended up spending over $60,000 The Story of George and Frances Bartram and their “I’ve been in Andamooka for 3 years and I find the life in on that trip, and it all came out of the cellar. This was a Descendants, Lutheran Publishing House, 1986 the dugout quite comfortable as the underground homes time when you could buy a very fine house in Adelaide Walkabout 1/11/1942 can be kept neat and tidy, even if a little dirty because of for $10,000.’ the earthen walls and floor. . . We always have the intriguing thought that, if we give the floor a good Alan Bartram started a 4-year sweeping, we might be lucky enough to sweep sufficient apprenticeship with his uncles dust away to uncover a lead to a rich pocket of opal. Syd and Snow. He spent 1 year Who knows but that the very floor on which we walk and the walls against which we lean are holding a rich in their opal processing business fortune in opal.” before he was called up for National Service. He spent the The Bartram brothers, Syd, Snow and Harry, came to next two years in Vietnam and Coober Pedy with their father, Walter, in 1946 following training. On his return he went Tottie Bryant’s opal find at Eight Mile field. (See Grund into partnership with his father. Street CPRT 19/12/13) They each mined their own claims They worked together for 10 with success. years until 1976 when Alan bought an opal shop in Gawler Syd (Gordon Sydney Bartram) was the youngest of the Place and set up The Opal three brothers. After the 8 Mile claim was worked out, Mine. He ran this business until he went on to the Glengarry black opal area near Lightning his father’s untimely death a Ridge. year later, after which he returned to mining. He went to Snow (Claude Vivian Bartram) worked with opal for about Lightning Ridge with his Uncle 60 years of his 88-year-long life. According to Don Grund, Snow and also worked at White he had “Opal Fever.” He worked in most of the opal Cliffs. Alan is a life member of fields of Australia following his philosophy that “there is the Opal and Gem Industry opal just around the corner” or “through this wall.” Association. Syd Bartram operating RD4 Tractor/Dozer at 8 Mile, 1961 Page 6 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 SHAME JOB: THIEVES STEAL FROM PLACE OF PEACE & REMEMBRANCE Dear Editor

On Saturday 1/3/2014 at 4.00pm the Coober Pedy The RSL is a not for profit community club and we don’t RSL was broken into. The thieves smashed a have a lot of funds to repair and replace doors and refrigerators. wooden door to gain entry and stole a ½ bottle of scotch and a ½ bottle of rum. The RSL is a place of significance to ex Australian Defence Force persons, their families and the community. It is a At 1130pm Saturday night they again broke in and smashed place where community members can go to remember another wooden door to gain entry. Nothing was taken in all those that have fallen in defence of this country and this break in. those who are serving members of the ADF today.

On Sunday morning the break in was detected by RSL Leave the RSL alone. You people who have desecrated members. The RSL was alarmed and secured. the premises, shame job fellas’s. Shame for your family Approximately 35 minutes later RSL members returned and your community. The RSL is a place of peace and a to the RSL and found it had been broken into again. This place to remember those who have paid the ultimate time the thieves had used a hammer to smash the glass sacrifice for you to live in peace in this amazing country. doors on the refrigerator. They had taken about 15 cans of Victoria Bitter and about the same number of To the South Australian Police who attended each of the Strongbow ciders. three break ins, thank you for your empathy and compassion and for arresting the two offenders so quickly. On checking the security footage two male adults were The community is now a safer place thanks to your efforts. seen to have broken in to the RSL and stolen the items Ex-Serviceman Raymond Boland Snr with RSL Mark Rudd and caused the damage. The damage to the RSL is around committee members Mark Rudd and Bryce Vice President $4,000.00. All this to steal about $100.00 worth of alcohol. Tickner at the RSL clubrooms in Hutchison St. Coober Pedy RSL 04/03/2014 What'sWhat's happeninghappening withwith thethe ??

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It is the question around town at the moment. The stages are as follows: On a bitterer note, unfortunately the drive-in is unable to Since the announcement of funding, news on the Stage 1 Purchase digital projector and shipping show films until the new projector is installed and container to house the new projector. The shipping operational. This is due to the closing of the film community's drive-in has been... well there hasn't container must be permanently air-conditioned and dust distribution service in Adelaide. All 35mm film must now been any. There is good reason why. Everyone proof. It will also include a sophisticated security system. come from Sydney. Transporting the films from Sydney involved has been so damn busy! Stage 2 Fit-out of the kitchen to meet health is cost prohibitive and the drive-in would simply lose standards. The result will be a "community kitchen". A money if it continued to screen films. The drive-in committee was successful in their grant new and sophisticated security system will also be application to Arts SA. Council was also successful in installed. "We could increase the entry fees but this is something its grant application to the Department for Planning, Stage 3 Conversion of old projection room into we do not want to do," said a spokesperson for the drive- Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI). an historical area that showcases the old projection in committee. equipment. The display will interpret the rich history of Funding for the project is largely split 3-ways - the the drive-in and its place in the past, present and future of "Mainly because we want to keep the drive-in experience Coober Pedy. The display will also tell the story of the accessible to everyone in the community, regardless of community, the council and the State Government. The rise and fall of drive-in cinemas in western culture. income. Also because once prices go up they rarely, if funds from DPTI has been received by Council whist ever, come down again?" he concluded. Arts SA is currently reassessing it's commitment of Complete of Stage 1 is scheduled for June 2014, Stage 2 funds given DPTI awarding funds. by August 2014 and Stage 3 completed by November The Coober Pedy Drive-In committee and the District 2014. This ensures that the volunteers remain enthused Council of Coober Pedy wishes to extend a warm thank A Project Management Committee has been established and not over-worked. With a project of this size "volunteer you to all who have donated money, goods, cans and/or consisting of council representatives and the community burnout" is a serious risk so it will be carefully managed. their time to keeping Coober Pedy's community owned committee. A Project Management Plan has been and operated cinema open. prepared with the primary aim to finish the project on- So where is the project at today? time and on-budget. Some may have seen the Council busy grading the drive- Further updates will be provided as the project progresses. in area. They have been preparing the pad which will be The project will be done in a staged approach to ensure the home of the shipping container that will house the Steve Staines that the volunteers driving the project are not projector. Up-to-date quotes for the projector have been COOBER PEDY overwhelmed. No project is too big or hard if it is broken sourced and a preferred supplier will be decided on 12th DRIVEIN COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON down into small, manageable steps. March. The drive-in committee will then place the order. We're getting' this show on the road folks!

THE KINGOONYA HOTEL - established 1936 is great little bush pub! Back to Evening meals available The hotel was built in 1936 and has a long history at Hotel of association with the Trans-Continental Railway. Live music The first license was issued to Eileen Brett with KingoonyaKingoonyaKingoonya the hotel opening in February 1937. Her grandson, "Red Wing Country" John Brett is the current licensee and the third generation of the ‘Brett Family’ to hold the hotel Limited accomodation in licence. Easter Weekend motel units Early miners passed through Kingoonya on foot Camping available when they travelled from the gold fields enroute to 19th 20th and 21st April the Stuart Range Opal Fields. The hotel is located 43 km west from Glendambo, Sat 19th BBQ lunch for a Fee Phone John 237 km south from Coober Pedy and 284 km north 08086721002 or from Wirrulla. Sun 20th Hot Dog Sunday for a fee 0408600175

Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 7 WelcomeWelcome toto MissMiss Costi’sCosti’s ReceptionReception andand YearYear 11 ClassClass

This year is my first year at Coober Pedy Area School and I am very lucky to be taking the Recep- tion and Year 1 class. My name is Miss Costi and my main focus for this term is building positive relationships with my students, their families and Message from Acting Principal the community. Mr Luke Kenny This term we have been working very hard – we have had specific focuses on “Who am I,” “Inclusivity” and Our Swimming Carnival held last Friday, 28th developing our social skills. February was a great success.

We have used activities such as, drawing ourselves, Thank you to all parents and community members for painting our families and building houses out of pop-sticks coming along and supporting the school and students to develop our self image and an understanding of who throughout the day. Congratulations to the Red team for we are in our community. taking out the shield this year, and well done to all students for participating and showing true sportsmanship. For our inclusivity focus, we have used newspaper to make people who are all very different (but all the same Overall Points Winners: on the inside), told stories about helping or including people Breeanna Smith & Cameron Carbine and drawn pictures of us being inclusive. As a school, we believe that it doesn’t matter where you are from or what Medallion Winners you do, we all deserve the opportunity to live, learn and Red: Ukaipo Mann, Karen Brown, Ayla– Jane Forman, play while being treated with respect. Breeanna Smith, Macauley Clark, Jayden Simmonds- Clements, Jake Aulich, Izzy Zelenko, James Bunting. If you come to visit our classroom throughout the day, Blue: Tanicia McDonald, Emma Borrett, Dalila Berovic, you may find us developing our social skills. This means Caris Britton, Caitlin Cotter, Heath McDonald, Greg Buller, that we are working in small or large groups and Callum Buller, Josh Britton. communicating about our thoughts, feelings and needs. Green: Brilyanz Mance, Nan Walkabout, Evanna Williams, We use a range of materials to assist our development, Sam O’Reilly, Nicholas Carmichael, Alex Carmichael, including alphabet, word or number cards, building blocks, Cameron Carbine. mini whiteboards, animals, books and many other interesting items. Health Warning There has been a health warning about a skin condition Thank you for reading about our journey and we hope presenting like scabies around the Coober Pedy area. Please you have enjoyed our story. be vigilant if you see any signs of this skin condition, see Miss Costi and the Reception / Year 1 class. your doctor immediately and notify the school if your child becomes unwell. Reading Room Grand Opening Visit from Mr David Pisoni, the Shadow Minister for Education Everyone at the Preschool has worked very hard to get our Reading Room ready. On Meet the Teachers Night, we had a special grand opening of the Reading Room.

We cut a ribbon and ate some special food to celebrate. This has given us a beautiful environment to learn about books and reading.

Here are the lovely books that were kindly donated to the preschool by Christine Maggs. We all like our special new books!

Education David Pisoni - thank you to the delightful school guides for showing us over their wonderful School!

The Reading Room is a beautiful environment to SRC Reps Bhiv, Chloe and Joshua with Mr. David Amazing news from the learn about books and reading. Pisoni Shadow Minister for Education and Ms Bernadette Abraham, Liberal Candidate for Giles Preschool This week we had a visit from Mr David Pisoni, the Shadow Minister for Education. Thank you to Bhiv, Chloe A huge congratulations and thank you to Miss and Joshua, our SRC Reps for showing him around and Vermeeren and her wonderful SSO team Effie and talking about what needs to be improved at our school. Nayomi for all their outstanding efforts in the quality of care they provide our Preschoolers.

We have had a significant increase in enrolments since the beginning of the year and the children are enjoying an excellent array of play based learning activities, making Upcoming Dates to new friends and learning lots of fun new things! Remember It is evident the amount of time and care that has already been given to improve the Preschool space. On Meet the Teachers Night we had a special grand opening of the Monday 10th March Adelaide Cup Public Preschool Reading Room. The children cut the ribbon to Holiday open the room and parents and caregivers all enjoyed Tuesday March 11th 6pm Annual General spending time in the new room together. There was yummy Meeting in Library food to celebrate the occasion and parents enjoyed looking Tuesday 18th March Student Immunisations around the centre. The lovely books that were kindly donated to the Year 8 & 9 preschool by Christine Maggs Adele Kenny Early Years Senior Leader Page 8 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 by Geri Prizzi Pusong Pinoy deliver Typhoon Haiyan relief

Following Typhoon Haiyan which hit the Philippines in November last year, we were overwhelmed by the support from the Coober Pedy Community in raising much needed funds for those in typhoon affected areas.

Coober Pedy’s Pusong Pinoy together with the local community, raised over $5600 and all of this money went directly to Typhoon victims.

Elsie, Josh and Clydine Carboni travelled to the northern part of the island of Cebu. They were Josh and Clydine Carboni with some of the children in Cebu accompanied by Elsie's mum, Rosalina Tadeo, my nephew Alexis Barbon, my cousin Ramil Blaza, and Flora Alavija's sister, Evelyn Elsie delivering aid to one of the survivors of Limpangog. Typhoon Haiyan in the Philipines Shopping vouchers were personally delivered to families in the Daan Bantayan region. Some of the people thought that the the visitors were just there to take photos. They happily posed for photos and told stories of their experience during the typhoon. When they were handed vouchers, they looked at the strange piece of paper, unsure of what it was. They were overjoyed when they realised it was a voucher that would help them Soak up the sunshine buy essential items, in the wake of the Typhoon.. before it’s all gone! On behalf of Pusong Pinoy (the Filipino community) and those that recieved assistance With the cooler weather just around the corner, now is the perfect time to book a sunny mid week break, before it’s too late! Our Autumn special includes: in Cebu, Philippines, thank you. The generosity The Coober Pedy Pusong Pinoy team delivering and well wishes from the Coober Pedy • FREE late check out • FREE continental breakfast! assitance to families in typhoon devastated areas community will always be remembered. Offer applies Sunday to Thursday nights only. in northern Cebu

Availability is limited. Don’t miss out. To book your short break FREECALL 1800 444 567

* Valid for stays between March 16th and April 16th. Two night minimum. New bookings only. Not valid with any other offer.

The Coober Pedy Pusong Pinoy team thank the Coober Pedy Community while they deliver assitance to families around northern Cebu.

Alana Prizzi, Clydine Carboni, Joshua Carboni - wearing tshirts that commemorate the mission of the Coober Pedy group to deliver aid to Ty- phoon victims - "8/11/14 We will never forget"

Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 9 CPAS students to sign anti bullying pledge mural

On Bullying. No Way! Bullying. No Way! National day of action. CPAS students will be National day of action signing an anti bullying Friday 21 March 2014 pledge mural. This annual day provides a Geri Prizzi and Daniel Botten, focus for Coober Pedy Area School Counsellors CPAS School and all schools to say Bullying. No Way! Fast Facts: What is bullying? CPAS will strengthen their existing everyday messages What is bullying? that bullying and violence at school are not okay at any The National Safe Schools Framework defines bullying time. as repeated verbal, physical, social or psychological behaviour that is harmful and involves the misuse of power Aboriginal Family Support by an individual or group towards one or more persons. Services (AFSS) will be Cyberbullying refers to bullying through information and helping us celebrate the day communication technologies, e.g. the internet or mobile with a pancake recess. devices. Conflicts or fights between equals and single incidents are not defined as bullying. Bullying of any form Fast Facts: The types of bullying Fast Facts: Why does bullying happen? or for any reason can have long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. What are the different types of bullying? Why do people bully others?

In short, bullying is a repeated pattern of harmful verbal, The types of bullying behaviours are physical, verbal or People who bully others are often motivated by the status physical or social behaviour which involves the misuse social. Bullying can be obvious (overt) or hidden (cov- and social power they can achieve through bullying. Some of power. Cyberbullying is bullying through the internet ert). Bullying can take place in person or online. Bullying may bully others to compensate for what is happening to or mobile devices. - verbal or social - that happens online or via a mobile them and their own feelings of powerlessness. Bullying phone is referred to as cyberbullying. Research indicates behaviours can also be copied by others. Is every conflict between students bullying? that the majority of young people who bully online also bully others in person. Who bullies others? Not all aggressive or harmful behaviour between people All individuals have the potential to bully others or to be is bullying. While conflicts and aggressive behaviour need What is covert bullying? bullied. to be addressed, it is important to be clear when these behaviours are not actually bullying. Covert bullying includes social exclusion and intimidation. Why is it sometimes hard to identify bullying? The term 'covert' highlights the fact that not all bullying is The definition of bullying has three critical aspects - a physical or obvious in nature. Covert bullying can have Bullying can be done through a number of different actions repeated pattern, the misuse of power within relationships, the same harmful impacts as more obvious bullying, as it and behaviours, it can be overt or covert, and can occur and behaviour which causes harm; all three aspects need can be more isolating, can go on for longer before other in both individual and group situations. Some bullying can to be present in order for behaviour to be called bullying. people become aware of it, and can be more easily denied be quite subtle or involve words known only by the by the other person. students, making it difficult for adults to recognise. These What does the 'misuse of power' mean? complexities can make it difficult to identify if a person Covert bullying is a subtle type of non-physical bullying or group is being bullied. In a situation where there is a power imbalance, one person which usually isn't easily seen by others and is conducted or group has a significant advantage over another, and if out of sight of, and often unacknowledged by adults. Fast Facts: Prevalence of bullying this power is misused, this enables them to coerce or Covert bullying behaviours mostly inflict harm by How common is bullying amongst students in schools? mistreat another for their own ends. In a bullying situation damaging another's social reputation, peer relationships this power imbalance may arise from the context (e.g. and self-esteem. Australian research suggests that up to one in four students having others to back you up), from assets (e.g. access have experienced some level of bullying. Researchers have to a weapon) or from personal characteristics (e.g. being Covert bullying can be carried out in a range of ways made different findings about how common bullying is, stronger, more articulate or more able to socially manipulate (e.g. spreading rumours, conducting a malicious social largely due to differences in how they define 'bullying'. others). exclusion campaign and/or through the use of internet or However, we do know that most young people do not mobile phone technologies). engage in bullying behaviour.

What is cyberbullying? Is there a pattern to bullying?

Cyberbullying is bullying that is carried out through Australian research has revealed that bullying behaviour information and communication technology, including the peaks in the middle primary school years and the first internet (e.g. on social media sites) and mobile devices. year of high school. This appears to be related to the Technology can expand the opportunities for people to rapid changes in the social skills and social demands for bully others. students at these times.

Communication technologies allow for different ways to Some other general patterns of bullying have been bully others, but do not change the fact that the bullying identified. Younger children are more likely to bully others behaviour (and not the technology itself) is the main issue. physically or verbally, and then as they get older social Why is the definition of bullying important? Technology does create new challenges for dealing with bullying behaviours increase (including exclusion and bullying. manipulation). Cyberbullying increases when students A clear, comprehensive and shared definition is essential begin to have greater access to online communication and to enable schools to identify bullying, and distinguish it How does cybersafety relate to cyberbullying? mobile phones. from other types of conflicts or violence, so that appropriate strategies and interventions can be used. Cybersafety refers to a broad range of safe, respectful Is bullying increasing? and responsible behaviours as well as ways to guard How is bullying different from violence, security and privacy online. Cybersafety is one way to The fact that we are hearing a lot about bullying these harassment and discrimination? reduce the risk of cyberbullying, identity theft or predatory days may well be a positive sign that we are taking it behaviour by others online. seriously and exploring ways to reduce it. Australian The critical feature that distinguishes violence, harassment researchers have suggested we are more aware of the and discrimination from bullying is that bullying happens Cyberbullying is one of the online risks that knowing about potential impact of ignoring bullying, and willing to take within social relationships, featuring repeated and harmful cybersafety can prevent. Students need to be taught safe the necessary positive action, rather than the bullying behaviours that stem from a misuse of power. Violence, and appropriate online behaviour, which includes problem actually increasing. harassment and discrimination can occur as part of recognising when someone's online behaviour is bullying, bullying, but also can occur in one-off conflicts or between how to avoid engaging in or supporting cyberbullying, Why is it hard to know exactly how common strangers. and being aware of the sort of support that bystanders bullying is? can provide online. It is important to know the difference as the effect on the Children and young people often don't tell adults about individual or group may be different and the responses to How is cyberbullying different from trolling? bullying. Sometimes children and young people don't want each may need to be different. their parents or teachers to become involved as they are Trolling is intensive verbal abuse of an individual online afraid of what might happen if the person who is doing Intervening in less serious bullying early can often prevent done anonymously and by strangers. The difference the bullying finds out they have told. Sometimes, students harassment, discrimination and more serious negative between trolling and cyberbullying is that cyberbullying simply don't think to ask for adult help or they don't think behaviours from becoming part of the bullying pattern. occurs within the context of an existing social relationship. anyone will believe them or could help even if they told. Page 10 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 Bullying. No Way! National day of action

Fast Facts: Ways to counter bullying Friday 21 March Why is the way we talk about bullying 2014 important?

Aggressive language, like 'Stamp out bullying' or language which labels students, like 'Get tough on bullies' can actually become part of a bullying problem. More positive language, like 'We stand together' refers to ways to build the capacity of students to take actions to reduce bullying.

What can schools do if bullying is happening? Geri Prizzi and Daniel Botten, In creating and maintaining a safe and supportive school School Counsellors environment, strategies to address bullying include: CPAS preventing bullying through promoting a positive whole- school culture based on values agreed to by the whole school community Those who bully others often aim to impress or intimidate Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 bystanders. The reaction of bystanders can either support intervening early in suspected or identified bullying issues Kids Helpline is a 24 hour, 7 day a week counselling service and communicating clearly with all involved or discourage bullying from happening. If bystanders do for Australian young people aged between 5 and 25 years. responding to bullying incidents with approaches which nothing, this can be seen as a form of silent approval. have been shown to be effective. Kids Helpline talk to more than 6,000 kids each week, These elements need to be outlined in the school's policy Supportive bystander behaviours are actions and/or words about all sorts of problems. and plan. The Bullying. No Way! website provides advice, that are intended to support someone who is being bullied. Young people can access KidsHelpline by calling 1800 55 strategies and other information for teachers, parents and The actions of a supportive bystander can stop or diminish 1800 or visiting their website. young people on how they can help reduce bullying. a specific bullying incident or help the bullied student to • www.kidshelp.com.au recover from it. Lifeline 13 11 14 Not all hurtful behaviours are bullying, but schools address inappropriate behaviour whether or not it meets the The attitude and reaction of bystanders can affect the Lifeline offer a free 24-hour telephone counselling service. definition of bullying. culture of the school. Social disapproval of bullying Anyone can call Lifeline at any time. As well as providing behaviour can prevent bullying from occurring and help telephone counselling, Lifeline can provide you with Bullying that appears to involve criminal behaviour such to stop it when it is happening. information about other support services available in your as violence, threats, intimidation, inciting violence, etc., area. should be reported to the police (in line with school Training in how to intervene safely assists in effective Phone 13 11 14 guidelines) and will require management by the school to bystander behaviour. The majority of students do not want ensure the risks to student safety are reduced. bullying to occur, but often don't know how to stop it. Schools can help students learn what to do when bullying Cybersmart Program What approaches to bullying are effective? occurs. The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s Schools that are responsive to students' needs and have a Cybersmart website is an important initiative under the whole-school approach to optimising student wellbeing Australian Government’s cybersafety education program. experience lower levels of bullying. This includes the This website provides cybersafety information for explicit teaching and modelling of positive values and children, teens and parents. It also has an Online Helpline wellbeing through Social and Emotional Learning for young people who have had negative online curriculum and pastoral care. experiences, such as cyberbullying. • www.cybersmart.gov.au Effective school responses to bullying Reach Out incidents are: The Reach Out website ‘inspires young people to help • solution-focused themselves through tough times’. The website provides • relationship-based information on a range of mental health issues and • at the school level, the class level, the student level, and connects young people through blogs and forums. • based on strong links between parents and schools. An initiaitve of the Inspire Foundation, Reach Out aims to • Students who bully others need to understand that their help young people improve their mental health and behaviour is not acceptable and to learn more appropriate wellbeing through information, support and referral. ways to behave and to solve conflicts. School staff may • www.reachout.com.au also need to address the underlying causes for the bullying. Staff and other students need to be taught what to do if What doesn't work when dealing with Bullying. No Way! they witness bullying happening. bullying This website is for teachers, students and parents. It provides information, forums and support to help reduce Effective approaches to student bullying include restorative Short-term 'solutions' alone, like punishing the student bullying, violence, harassment and discrimination in practices, conflict management, equalising power doing the bullying, do not improve the relationships and schools. imbalances amongst students, and social skills social factors which allow the bullying to happen. Although Developed and managed by all Australian education development. the bullying may stop in the short-term, unless these authorities, it is for use by all Australia’s Government, factors are addressed, it is very likely to reoccur or become Catholic and Independent school communities. More than one method of addressing bullying may be covert (hidden). • needed as no single approach is appropriate or effective www.bullyingnoway.com.au in all circumstances or for all people. Punishment as the only intervention is not effective in Bullying in schools and what to do preventing bullying. Interventions need to be matched to about it Dealing with bullying can be complex and challenging. the particular circumstance of the bullying. No single Both short and long-term approaches need to be adopted, approach to bullying is appropriate or effective in all This website is developed and managed by Dr Ken Rigby, including regular reviews of policy and procedures and circumstances or for all people. Adjunct Research Professor and an educational consultant monitoring of progress using the school's data. based at the University of South Australia. If the school's response to bullying further dis-empowers The website raises awareness about bullying in schools Anti-bullying campaigns and programs are just one aspect and provides information about relevant research. It aims of the work that schools need to do to counter bullying. students who have been bullied or fosters a negative school culture, this can make the situation worse. to ‘help schools, children and parents in practical ways to The long-term aim is to foster a school culture based on overcome the serious problem of bullying.’ positive values and supportive relationships which feature • www.kenrigby.net respect, inclusion, belonging and cooperation. Why don't simple solutions work to reduce bullying in the long-term? Anti-Bullying Network Why are other people (bystanders) important in dealing with school bullying? Bullying is complex. Approaches to bullying need to include Established by the University of Edinburgh in 1999 the relationship and social solutions at the whole-school, class Anti-Bullying Network is a not-for-profit organisation Everyone plays a part in ensuring the safety and wellbeing and student level, and on occasion, at the family and supporting anti-bullying work in schools and promoting of others – parents, staff, students and community community level. Although bullying may stop in the short- research to reduce the incidence of bullying. members. It is essential that these members of the school term after a 'get tough on bullying' approach, unless the Their website provides information about bullying and how community know how to deal with incidents of bullying relationship and social factors are addressed, it is very it can be tackled. effectively and safely. It is important to note, however, likely to reoccur, take another form, or just become hidden • www. antibullying.net that the majority of people are not involved in bullying. (or covert). Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 11 CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING See page 2 for Rates, Deadlines & Publishing Dates Indemnity MEMORIAL SERVICE TENDER PUBLIC NOTICE Advertising agencies, advertisers and other contributors accept full RADEKA.— Ivan. responsibility for the contents of advertisements and other submitted, Passed away peacefully at signed material and agree to The House of St Hilarion indemnify the publishers against any Adelaide on claim or proceedings out of the publication of such advertisements or Feb. 21, 2014 material. 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A Memorial Service will be Providing a regular service to held in Coober Pedy at the Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Marla and surrounding areas Golf Club on SATURDAY Mar. 22, 2014 at 11.00 a.m.

No flowers please, donations welcome to the Coober Pedy Community Auxiliary. MINERAL LEASES DISTINCTIVE FUNERALS 08 8241 5151 Truckin’ Frozen, Perishable and General Freight. Also Specialising in Livestock, Wool and Bulk Cartage Phone: (08) 8280 5033 Mobile: 0408 859 037 Fax: (08) 8280 5788 PROPERTY FOR SALE Address: 397 Burton Road Burton SA Freehold Land For Sale Lot 1755 Burford Place HELP NEEDED Coober Pedy OPAL MINING AMNESTY Located in a Quiet Cul-De-Sac this 824 square metre block provides a fantastic development opportunity for the astute buyer. With un-interrupted magnificent views and a short stroll to the CBD an inspection is well worth your while. Negotiable at $39,000 McEvoy Transport For further information please Upper Eyre Peninsula call George on: 0467964606 to the WA – SA Border

2013/14 Opal Mining Amnesty concludes 15 March

Due to the extreme summer heat in Coober Pedy, Opal Miners are not required to work their claims for three months.

McEvoy’s – We Care for We thank the Coober Pedy Upper Eyre Mine Rescue Service for their ADELAIDE DEPOT continued dedication to our Location: 397 BURTON ROAD industry. BURTON Ph: 08 82808044 Coober Pedy Miners Association Fax: 08 8280 3726 Inc [email protected] Page 12 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 CFS Training Schedule

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“National Rental Affordability Scheme vital in increasing affordable housing stock”, says ACOSS

NRAS vital in increasing affordable housing and moderate income households, including the National “NRAS has been a significant driver in the expansion of stockResponding to media reports today alleging abuses Partnership Agreement on Homelessness and the National not-for-profit community housing organisations, who of the National Rental Affordability Scheme, leading Rental Affordability Scheme. have roles as both developers and tenancy managers of housing organisations and peak bodies have expressed NRAS dwellings. Indeed, more than half of all NRAS strong support for the role of NRAS in starting to address “Australia has a chronic housing supply crisis, especially recipients are not-for-profit community housing our housing affordability crisis. at the affordable end of the market, and we must maintain organisations,” she added. efforts to increase supply, including via the NRAS,” he The group has instead urged the federal Government to added. Glenda Stevens CEO of Homelessness Australia said that tackle the tax arrangements that are the real problem, NRAS had benefitted many vulnerable Australians, inflating housing prices and shutting out people on modest “NRAS plays a vital role in attracting private finance to including those at risk of homelessness. incomes from the housing market. increase the stock of affordable housing by offering an incentive to investors. It also benefits low and moderate “NRAS was never designed to be a social housing “If the Government is looking for ways to save dollars, income households, many of whom are not eligible for program but is delivering benefits to thousands of low and address our housing crisis at the same time, capital other housing assistance but who are priced out of the and moderate income households. It has also played a gains tax concessions and negative gearing should be top private rental market,” Mr Farrar said. role in preventing homelessness by providing secure of the list. Both promote speculative investment in existing housing to many people at risk,” Ms Stevens said. housing stock, and further concentration of wealth through “A sustained commitment to NRAS is consistent with the property portfolios, that deliver little to stimulate affordable Government’s stated commitment to an infrastructure The organisations above are joined by Mission Australia, housing supply,” said Dr Cassandra Goldie, ACOSS CEO. agenda, providing as it does an efficient vehicle for private the National Association of Tenants Organisations, financing of infrastructure and cost-effective affordable Anglicare Australia, St Vincent de Paul, PowerHousing “At a cost of about $4 billion per year to taxpayers, negative housing program,” Dr Goldie said. and People with Disability Australia in highlighting the gearing drives up house prices, as well as exposing valuable role that NRAS has played to date. individual small investors to the vagaries of the housing In the five years to 30 June 2013, NRAS has delivered markets. Well-off investors are the big winners out of 14,575 dwellings with 23,884 dwellings in progress. The While recognising that there is scope to improve NRAS, housing tax breaks, at a time when every tax dollar and Executive Director of the Community Housing Federation including to ensure appropriate incentives to build larger incentive should be going to help people on low and modest of Australia, Carol Croce, said that “NRAS is doing what dwellings for families and address administration problems, incomes into stable and affordable housing. Housing is it was intended to do: promoting significant investment all agree that the Government should seek to build on the our real cost of living problem," said Dr Goldie. where it’s needed at the affordable end of the rental Scheme’s strengths, rather than throw the baby out with market.” the bathwater. Adam Farrar, Chair of National Shelter said that “Tax incentives for speculative investors are inefficient, “Many builders and developers involved with NRAS have expensive and inequitable. They cannot be justified in this reported that NRAS incentives can operate as a counter- climate of fiscal restraint when questions are being asked cyclical stimulus to the construction industry in times of about the future of a range of programs which assist low economic or construction downturn,” she said.

Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 13 WHAT’S ON in COOBER PEDY? & Visiting Services

MONDAYS LITTLE MUSICIANS VETERINARY 2014 Karate -Golf Club 10.00am—10.45am COOBER 6 - 7pm General Class Coober Pedy Area School Redgum Vet and Pet Boarding 7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults only Music Room Coober Pedy Clinic dates for 2014 Caters for 3 to 5 year olds PEDY LIONS COOBER PEDY 24/25 February MULTICULTURAL FORUM Karate -Golf Club CLUB 6 - 7pm General Class 7/8 April FREE SWIMMING for the Over 7 - 8pm Teenagers and Adults 2/3 June 65s, every day at the school pool. 4/5 August 1:30 – 7:30pm. Bring a friend free CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm Trash & Treasure at School Gym 22/23 September Active Boys Group 3:15-5:00 Sat 29 March 10/11 November ages 10 & up at the youth shed Sat 29 March TUESDAYS FRIDAYS Sellers 8am COOBER PEDY Late Night Fridays 6- MULTICULTURAL FORUM 10pm ages 12 & up Buyers 9am FREE SWIMMING for the Over 65s, every day at the school pool. TINY TACKER PLAYGROUP Roger Absalom BVMS 1:30 – 7:30pm. Bring a friend free 0 - 2 year olds 10am—12.30pm Community Health Meeting Redgum Vet & Pet Boarding Youth Shed 3:15-6:00 ages 8 Room (behind Dr. Kami’s) SUNDAYS Port Augusta 08 86423308 & up CP SHOOTERS CLUB CP SHOOTERS CLUB Rifle 10am - Friday night shotgun 8pm till ART & CRAFT PLAYGROUP Golf (CP Golf Course World's dark (daylight savings time) 10.30am—11.30am Lion’s Hall Registration 12:00 noon Caters for 2-4 year olds & caregivers GREEK CLUB - Bingo 7.30 pm Tee off time 12:30 Greatest Shave for Leukaemia TJITJI TJUTA INKANYINI PUKULPA United Bowling Club 12pm—2pm A Playgroup for 0-5 year CP Social Scrabble 7.30pm United Club . All skill levels Lawn Bowls 1.30 pm Foundation olds and caregivers. Home Makers, welcome Umoona Community, Lunch & PLAY TIME Thursday13th Activities.“Pick up available Ph: 8672 AA 8pm Underground Catholic 3066” Catering for 0 to 5 year olds Church - Hutchison Street 2.00pm—3.30pm March DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS Contact Dave 0409349753 School Gymnasium 8:00pm onwards 3nd Tuesday each month at 7pm SOCCER Workshop 6pm Catacomb Church Service at The Italian Club CFS TRAINING 7pm School Oval 10-16 year olds and Sunday School 9:30am New Members Welcome Sunday. Bus pickup available. GOLF: 6pm Twighlight Golf Ph 8672 5038 AMBULANCE TRAINING Opal Fields Golf Club 7.30pm Umoona Road CRICKET AT OVAL Dates for your Diary every Tuesday except school holidays SATURDAYS Saturday 7.00 pm and CRICKET 5.30pm to 6.30 pm at Sunday 9.30pm Ph: Fernando 0437 739 447 School Gym Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8 Fridays 6.00pm Twilight Golf & up WEDNESDAYS Youth Shed 11-2 ages 8 & up 2 APRIL 2014 The Army Band COOBER PEDY Mine Rescue Training MULTICULTURAL FORUM (Alternate Saturdays) will hold an outside FREE SWIMMING for the Over performance at the Golf Club. 65s, every day at the school pool. LEGO CLUB 10am—12pm This promises to be a 5 year olds and up Lions Club. Please update your 1:30 – 7:30pm. Bring a friend free Does not run on the Last wonderful night out for Saturday of the Month ‘What’s on’ entries for Coober Pedy. Youth Shed 3:15-6:00 ages 8 2014 & up CP SHOOTERS CLUB 9am and 11am Pistol and remove any 18 JUNE 2014 The Opal Field’s BABY BOUNCE RHYME & Golf Club will host Performance TODDLER STORY TIME 10am obsolete entries CFS TRAINING 10PM Library Catering for 0 to 5 y/o Golf (15 Professional Golfers) Last Saturday each month with Special Junior Golf THURSDAY Thank you for keeping Coaching. CUT ‘N PASTE - 2013 2.00pm the community informed COOBER PEDY to 3.30pm at Youth Shed Ages 5-17 Please call Donna 0439 MULTICULTURAL FORUM 864 166 for more info. Every FREE SWIMMING for the Over 2nd Saturday School Terms 2014 -15 65s, every day at the school pool. 1:30 – 7:30pm. Bring a friend free CRICKET AT OVAL Saturday 7.00 pm and Active Girls Group Sunday 9.30pm 3:15-5:00 ages 8 & up Ph: Fernando 0437 739 447

Page 14 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014 NeNeww dodogg tatags!gs! Designer Dog Tales Throughout the last 12 months you may have noticed I My idea of having a little mini-me sounded better in my After the summer we have been living through, the thought have a side kick. A little helper. She is a fluffy little thing head than it did in reality. She does follow me everywhere of a cool day did make me think that I could live there. that drives me crazy. Her name is EmDee and she came and it is starting to drive me to despair. I have no privacy Jason told me if dogs were allowed to live there they into our lives in the strangest way. For the first 12 months at all; I can’t go to the toilet without her right behind me. of her life she was passed around from person to person. She does eat off my plate, she has a plate of food all to She didn’t really have a home and regular feeds were herself but she still manages to remove the tastiest bits rare. from my plate. She takes over my comfy lounge and won’t give it up no matter how much I bark at her. I had no idea about this, but at the same time I was asking my Mum and Dad if I could have a pet. Just a small one I should have seen the signs that she was staying forever. that I could take on walks and share my food with. The Like the time she got her own dinner plate, then the special cats in our house are no fun to play with, if you look at dog bed. It didn’t end there; she was allowed to sit on them the wrong way you could lose a nose for your trouble. the arm of the lounge right next to my Dad! I wanted something cute and little that will follow me around and I could be a big sister to. Teaching her about After all this time it doesn’t look like she is moving out of dog folklore and all the fabulous things you can do as a my life. Like all dogs, we always make the best of any dog; - Digging holes, bone collecting, barking at nothing, situation. I will try and teach her how to be a well mannered protecting your family and riding in the car. dog, maybe then she will be the pet I always wanted. With the realization the family decided that it was time to make this legal and adopt EmDee.

The other thing to do is register her. She has spent time behind bars before, we don’t want that to happen again. We all went to the District Council. EmDee’s imagination ran wild. I think she was anticipating being given the keys to the city.

EmDee took forever picking out a fancy chain to put her dog tag on. There wasn’t a brass band, no chicken My friend Jason from Antarctica, de-frosting in sandwiches with the crusts cut off, the Queen didn’t send Coober Pedy! a telegram. However she was registered and from that day on she has been walking around the house holding would be living outside. My skinny legs would get stuck her head up high so everyone can see she her registration in the snow up to my belly, and if I took my side kick tag and she now belongs to someone. Emdee I would spend most of my days digging in the snow looking for her. She has very short little legs. It was a bit tricky at the registration ceremony when it was asked what breed EmDee is. We all agree she is white Well, back to the hot weather and spending my day trying and tan colour. Mum says she is a Coober Pedy Designer to work out is it cooler sleeping on the kitchen floor or Dog. Dad said “Hairy Mutthound.” I wanted her recorded the bathroom floor? as a Fluffy Idiot. The lady at the Council desk declared her a “Bitsa” and that was that. Woof Woof Charlie Paris, Dog Reporter ([email protected]) Old mates come to visit. Just before Christmas I had the biggest surprise. An old mate Jason dropped into Coober Pedy to visit. Lots of friends that are travelling through stop to visit. They are usually on their way to somewhere else. Jason made a Proud Coober Pedy dog EmDee, still showing off special effort to come to Coober Pedy just to say Hi. her rego tag For the last 3 years Jason has been living in the Antarctic (that is one of the coldest places on earth) He came to say he would be moving to a new work station with only 12 When Emdee first came to us, we were looking after her people living there. Jason said it was the Club Med of the for a friend. She was to stay a few weeks while he was Antarctic because there would be days when you could away. Somehow after a long time we still had her. go outside and not freeze to death.

TAFE SA provides streamlined pathways to University with Dual Offer Courses

Dual offers with universities are a popular choice “Many students go onto university after completing a TAFE SA introduced dual offers with Flinders University for students seeking higher education pathways TAFE SA qualification, and this dual offer collaboration in February 2013 and has added six dual offers with the and stronger employment opportunities from shows our ongoing commitment to connection with University of Adelaide this year. During 2013, TAFE SA universities that ultimately improves and streamlines received over 90,000 website page views related to dual gaining two qualifications. tertiary options for our students” he said. offers showing strong public interest in these new connected courses. Chief Executive Jeff Gunningham said TAFE SA has Students enrol into a Diploma or Advanced Diploma that partnered with Flinders University and the University of is linked to a University degree. On successful completion TAFE SA has also developed its first credit transfer Adelaide to provide dual offers in a range of discipline of the TAFE SA qualification they receive a place in the arrangements for post graduate qualifications. Pathways areas. In 2013 TAFE SA had 187 students studying in university degree with no further application required. between the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma dual offer courses and has received a further 456 first in Entrepreneurship for Food and Wine at TAFE SA and preference applications for 2014. Dual offers are available for selected courses at a number the Masters of Applied Innovation and Entrepreneurship of TAFE SA regional and metropolitan campuses and at the University of Adelaide are now available. Students receive credit for their TAFE SA studies at currently include programs in the study areas of Business university allowing them to complete two qualifications and Marketing, Community Services and Health, “Arrangements such as these show TAFE SA’s reputation in a shorter time than it would take to complete the Conservation and Land Management, Electronics and for high quality training in the high level, post graduate qualifications separately. Most importantly, the combination Communications Engineering, Event Coordination, qualifications market”, Mr Gunningham said. of a university degree and a TAFE SA qualification makes Information Technology, Laboratory Technology, Screen graduates a more attractive proposition for potential and Media, and Spatial Information Services and For a full list of courses making Dual Offers visit http:// employers. Surveying. www.tafesa.edu.au/courses/uni-pathway-courses Thursday 13 March 2014 Coober Pedy Regional Times Page 15 Page 16 Coober Pedy Regional Times Thursday 13 March 2014