The Norfolk ISLANDER The World of Norfolk’s Community Newspaper for more than 44 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 44, No. 22 SATURDAY, 6th JUNE 2009 Price $2.75 incl GST Continued Australian Government support for renewable energy on Norfolk Norfolk Island residents had been able to apply for financial assistance to offset the cost of installing renewable energy power systems under the Australian Government’s Renewable Remote Power Generation Program. This Program’s aim was to provide financial support to increase the use of renewable generation in remote parts of Australia. Earlier this month, federal authorities managing that Program advised that it could no longer assist as all the funding allocated to Norfolk Island – some $4,000,000 in total – had now been fully committed in rebates to Norfolk Island residents. However, the Office of the Administrator confirmed today that it had been advised that the Australian Government will continue to support small scale renewable energy installations on Norfolk Island through the national Renewable Energy Target scheme. The new arrangements – known as Solar Credits - are not intended to replace support under the Renewable Remote Power Generation Program. However, the Three Birthday Cakes and a Solar Credits will be available to support the installation of small-scale solar, wind or hydro electricity systems. Garden for Hazel’s 100th! For example, rooftop solar PV will be eligible for solar This week, Hazel Martin joined an exclusive group credits related to the first 1.5 KW of system capacity. of Norfolk Islanders - Jemima Robinson, Charlotte A person installing a 1.5 kW solar PV system would Bailey, Gordina Beveridge and Ruby Matthews - all receive around $7,500 towards the cost of installation, who celebrated their 100th Birthday on the Island. depending on the market value of Renewable Energy Hazel’s ‘big’ day was Monday, 1st June with the Certificates that are available under the scheme. ‘100th Birthday Community Party’ held at the Lions Solar Credits are expected to commence on 1 Club at Kingston. It was not the most pleasant day, July 2009 and will be available to Norfolk Island weather-wise, but thanks to the help of the Rotary residents. Club, who had erected their marquee and the Norfolk (continued overleaf) Island Administration for the hire of their marquee, the cold Southerly wind was kept to a minimum. (continued inside) There’s every reason to dine at ... PH 24400 QUEEN ELIZABETH AVENUE ~ Renewable energy on Norfolk - continued In confirming continued Australian Government Territories Committee to visit support for renewable energy on Norfolk Island, the Administrator’s Office noted the important economic Norfolk Island 6-10 June 2009 stimulus that this federal financial assistance had The Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing provided to Norfolk Island in recent months. Committee on the National Capital and External The rebates provided to Norfolk households and Territories will visit Norfolk Island from 6 to 10 businesses under the Renewable Remote Power June 2009. The visit will provide an opportunity Generation Program had generated millions of dollars to meet with representatives of the Norfolk worth of new economic activity in Norfolk Island. Island Legislature and to observe Bounty Day Advice from federal environment authorities was that Celebrations. some $11,000,000 worth of Norfolk Island projects The committee will not be conducting had been generated by that rebate scheme since August community meetings during this visit however, if 2008. individuals or groups wish to raise matters they More information on the Solar Credit arrangements may write to the committee. and on Renewable Energy Certificates can be found at Address: PO Box 6021 http://www.orer.gov.au/index.html Parliament House http://www.climatechange.gov.au/renewabletarget/ CANBERRA ACT 2600 publications/pubs/fs-ret-solar-credits.pdf Telephone: 00612 6277 4355 Fax: 00612 6277 8478 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aph.gov.au/house/ committee/ncet/index.htm SATURDAY Few showers. N/NE winds 5/15 MONDAY Chance shower. W/NW 10/20 winds. knots. Min: 16 Max: 19 Min: 16 Max: 21 SUNDAY Shower or two. W’ly winds tending N/NE, 10/20 knots. Min: 15 Max: 20 POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND FOR WEEK ENDING RESIDENTS GEP TEP OTHER TOURISTS TOTAL 24th April 2009 1309 148 356 12 652 2477 1st May 2009 1319 153 354 21 535 2382 8th May 2009 1311 152 370 24 496 2353 15th May 2009 1315 157 373 21 523 2389 22nd May 2009 1338 147 372 28 538 2423 29th May 2009 1342 153 374 26 668 2563 Visitors to Norfolk! We are Norfolk Island’s Largest Department Store with everything at Duty Free Prices PLACE Huge Range of Top Quality Goods! Norfolk Island’s MOST INTERESTING STORE MANY AT HALF MAINLAND PRICE! Candles! Ca Paddle Foot File es! nd dl le BEST BUYS n s a ! Leather Belts ............... $7.95 C German LED Torch ...... $7.95 Back in Black Ice Watches ..... $19.95 stock! German Vege Knife ..... $7.95 $29.95 ALL SHAPES AND SIZES Braun Toothbrush Heads MICROPLANE - Made in U.S.A. Australian Made 4-pack .................... $12.95 Half Mainland Price LIFETIME GUARANTEE on Grinding Mechanisms Mobile Phones Knives Huge Range! Nokia and Motorola Buy singly or in Big savings sets on Mainland Prices! Scissors Kitchen, Manicure Salt and Pepper Mills Household, Fabric, Superb Quality Cookware Manchester Sale From Great range of $65.95 Utensils and Save up to 50% saucepans Lots of Great Buys Lots more! Check it out! Don’t miss out Lots of Features! Zwilling J.A. Henckels ON NOW! FROM GERMANY Selling Now! Rechargeable Torch BATH ROBES Thick and 4 Different functions fl eecy ONLY $19.95 Keep warm Don’t buy batteries again! for winter! Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098 R.S.L. end of town... Assembly of Norfolk Island on this very important occasion. “As we all know, Hazel has been a very important part of this Norfolk Island community and I would like to outline some of her history”. “Hazel Violet Martin was born in Auckland on 1st June 1909, daughter of William John and Alice Maude Wood. The family’s next door neighbour, Norfolk born Augusta Anne Emily Nobbs, daughter of Francis Mason Nobbs and Harriet Augusta (nee Quintal), was asked to be her Godmother. Emily was married to Captain Francis Theet, Master of the Mission Ship, ‘Southern Cross’. So in her early life she has had a connection with Norfolk Island. Hazel was a lover of ballroom dancing and it was on the dance floor that she met her husband, the late Alfred Robert Martin. They were married in 1935 and had two daughters - Anne (Mrs. Courtenay) and Lorraine (Mrs. Utting). Alf was on Norfolk with the New Zealand forces during World War II. He and Hazel returned here in 1968 when Alf, a Three Birthday Cakes and a painter by trade, arrived to paint 5 houses for Borry Evans, the then agent for Beazley Homes. Alf had Garden for Hazel’s 100th! expected that the job would only take 5 months, but as - continued from front page) fate would have it, Norfolk became their home for the Hazel’s daughter Anne Courtenay and her husband next 41 years. Leon together with her two nieces - Marjorie Smith Alf died on 21st November 2000 in Takapuna, New from Perth, Maureen Carrington from Rotorua and Zealand and is buried in the Norfolk Island Cemetery. her ‘adopted niece’ Glennis Brooks from Melbourne, As there was no Rotary Club on the Island when joined with the many friends who had gathered for they arrived, Alf joined the Norfolk Island Lions Club this special occasion. Hazel’s other daughter Lorraine and Hazel became involved in the social work of the Utting and her husband Terry, were not able to be Club as a Lions Lady. present. Apart from ballroom dancing, they both loved lawn The Clubhouse had been decorated by the members bowls and Hazel was elected President of the Norfolk of the Arthur’s Vale Lions Club and the girls from the Island Ladies Bowling Club in 1974, 1980 and 1981. Netball Association provided welcome cups of tea and Interesting to note that in 1974 Hazel was President of a never ending supply of delicious wettls. Other liquid the Ladies Bowling Club while Alf was President of refreshments were dispensed by the members of the the Mens Bowling Club. She was honoured with a Life Lions Club. Membership and Patron of the Ladies Bowling Club After a welcome by Leslie Edward, President of and since its incorporation into one club, she and Dan the Arthur’s Vale Lions Club, The Hon. Lisle Snell, Yager are now Co-Patrons. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, commenced (continued overleaf) the more formal part of the evening. He said that he was honoured to be here to represent the Legislative Nlk Guardian V72 15 June 30 June Nlk Guardian V73 27 July 11 August Nlk Guardian V74 7 August 21 Sept Nlk Guardian V72 25 June 8 July Nlk Guardian V73 7 Aug 20 Aug Nlk Guardian V74 18 Sept 1 Oct Reliable - trustworthy - dependable - proven Three Birthday Cakes and a Garden for Hazel’s and fruitful life. In this time you would have witnessed 100th! - continued great change and upheaval in our communities life and no doubt faced many personal challenges along the way.