November $2 2016 Designed & Printed by Local Monthly Newsletter: Find out what’s happening in Shark Bay, local business, activities & contacts Congratulations Shark Bay! Shark Congratulations Congratulations Team Shark Bay! Shark Bay Inscription Post - November 2016 3 Media Release Vincent Catania MLA Member for North West Central Dirk Hartog 2016 celebrations 26th October 2016 A festival of music, art, culture and history was held to commemorate 400 years since Dutch discoverer Dirk Hartog made landfall in Shark Bay, Western Australia. Hartog’s landing is the oldest record of European contact with Australia, arriving on his vessel the Eendracht, in 1616. Member for North West Central, Vince Catania attended the five of days of celebrations along with traditional owners, local residents and the many visitors who travelled from far and wide to participate in the memorable festivities. “It was a privilege to be involved in the amazing celebrations in Shark Bay. All the events were incredible and there was something for everyone. The Traditional Mulgana songs heard for the first time in many years were beautifully performed and the sail in parade with the carborad boats was great and the whole weekend had fantastic community participation.” Said Vince. Other Events included the Ocean Classic Yacht Race, outdoor concerts, Pyrophone Juggernaut – the largest hand operated multi-octave fire organ in the world, Spiegeltent - mirrored tent, interactive ‘portrait corner”, dressing in period costume, festival bar, food stalls, arts and crafts, spice markets, photographic exhibition, the Duyfken, the Shark Bay entertainers, historical events and the stunning Gala Ball. “Thanks to Royalties for Regions, the new Denham jetty, redeveloped town site and foreshore was a hub of activity for many locals and visitors. A striking art piece on the foreshore has become a focal point for many visitors.” The new state-of-the-art digital multimedia panel interactive display at the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Visitor Centre offers a modern and exciting opportunity to learn and explore the history surrounding Shark Bay. “Denham is a tourism hub in the Gascoyne region and the significant investment into the revitilisation of the town will ensure the community continues to thrive and offer visitors new and exciting attractions.” “This is another example of how Royalties for Regions is ensuring the viability and sustainability of regional towns and enhancing the lives of community members,’” added Vince. “Congratulations to the Shire of Shark Bay, the volunteers and organisers who made the weekend so special. Well done to all on creating such a fitting and inclusive commemoration of this important part of Australian history.” For media enquiries please contact Vince Catania on (08) 99412 999 or email [email protected] [email protected] 20 Robinson Street Carnarvon WA 6701 Tel 9941 2999 www.vincentcatania.com.au PO Box 1000 Carnarvon WA 6701 Fax 9941 2000 Shark Bay Inscription Post - November 2016 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Shire of Shark Bay An Extraordinary Postal Election will be held on Wednesday, 14 December 2016 in the Shire of Shark Bay to fill the following vacancy: Useless Loop/Pastoral Ward 1 Councillor Term to expire: 21 October 2017 NOMINATIONS OPEN on Monday, 31 October 2016. NOMINATIONS CLOSE at 4.00pm on Monday, 7 November 2016. Nominations must be lodged with the Returning Officer • at any time during the above period by arrangement; or • between 2:00pm and 4:00pm Monday, 7 November 2016 (close of nominations) at the Shire of Shark Bay, 65 Knight Terrace DENHAM WA 6537. NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates are required to lodge with the Returning Officer: • a completed nomination in the prescribed form, signed and witnessed. (This form is available from the Returning Officer, the Western Australian Electoral Commission or the Shire of Shark Bay); • a single A4 page profile containing not more than 150 words of information about the candidate; • a nomination deposit of $80 (cash, bank cheque or postal order); and • a recent passport-sized photograph (optional). The Commission has developed an online system called Nomination Builder to assist candidates to complete their nomination form which includes the candidate profile. This is the preferred method of completing the nomination form and profile for elections conducted by the Commission. Candidates complete their nomination details and profile, print the completed form which has a reference number allocated and lodge it with the Returning Officer. The nomination builder can be accessed at www.elections.wa.gov.au Where an agent lodges a nomination on a candidate’s behalf, it must be in the prescribed form with a written authorisation signed by the candidate. The documents may be hand delivered, posted or faxed to the Returning Officer and must be received by the close of nominations. INFORMATION Full details about eligibility and nomination procedures for prospective candidates can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer on 0456 658 021 or the Western Australian Electoral Commission on 13 63 06. Garry HAWKES RETURNING OFFICER Shark Bay Inscription Post - November 2016 5 If you call the Shark Bay Health Centre after hours you will be transferred through to Health Direct where a Silver Chain Shark Bay Registered Nurse will ask you a number Normal business hours of questions to determine whether you need further emergency assessment Monday to Friday by the Shark Bay nurse. If you require (excluding public holidays) further assessment, your call will be put through to the local nurse. 9.00am to 12.30pm & 1.30pm to 4.00pm Examples of an EMERGENCY include: • Breathing difficulties • Chest pain Telephone: 9948 1400 • Severe abdominal pain • Bleeding that can’t be controlled Silver Chain provides with first aid AFTER HOURS health services • Convulsions and fits for EMERGENCIES ONLY • Deep lacerations • Eye or ear injuries • Uncontrolled high fever After Hours Emergencies After Hours Emergencies • Loss of consciousness • Pregnancy – bleeding or onset of labour • A very sick child Due to several RSL members being out of down, the RSL will not be organising Remembrance Day Service at Pionner Park this year. Poppies for Sale at the CRC Shark Bay Inscription Post - November 2016 6 Executive Officer’s Report THANKS GDC SENIORS WEEK A big thankyou to the Gascoyne Development The SBCRC has received grant Commission for providing the funding to support the funding through Caring for Older Australian’s (COTA) SBCRC’s Navigating the West, Mapping Australia to provide Seniors Week activities here in Denham. You projection at the Dirk Hartog Voyage of Discovery. are welcome to come down to the SBCRC on Tuesday A large collection of community gathered footage, 8th at 10am in November to participate in free gift card photos, imagery and materials were included in the making workshops. A luncheon has been organised projection which was created by Carnarvon’s Anton by the Denham Seniors group also on Wednesday 9th, Bloom, a visual artist. This projection is a valuable 12pm at the Azure Cafe, A big thankyou to COTA, and asset for our community and your most welcome to a the Shire of Shark Bay for supporting and assisting our copy on request. SBCRC to secure funding to ensure our local seniors are appreciated and acknowledged during Seniors Week 6th-13th November. Advertising: Have your spot in the Inscription Post! The DEADLINE for submissions 1/8 Page: $20.00 1/2 Page: $50.00 into the Inscription Post is the 1/4 Page: $30.00 Full Page: $75.00 25th of each month Subsequent pages: $60.00 A discount of 1 month cost applies to advertisements Please send your articles to: which are paid for the full 12 months in advance. [email protected] We are happy to design your advert! Do not hesitate to contact us. The Inscription Post is available for purchase from: All cancellations of adverts must be received in writing at the Resource Centre. Denham IGA X-Press Shark Bay News & Gifts The Inscription Post costs $2 to purchase. 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