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Volume 46, No. 35 SATURDAY, 1st OCTOBER 2011 Price $2.75 incl GST

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Successful Outcome toEssential Services Funding Agreement Negotiations

Norfolk Island Chief Minister, David Buffett is pleased to announce the successful conclusion to negotiations on the $2.9 million Funding Agreement for the provision of essential services with the Australian Government for the balance of the 2011/12 Financial Year.

Mr Dan O’Brien, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government along with Mr Julian Yates, First Assistant Secretary, Territories Division and Ms Gillian Savage, First Assistant Secretary Norfolk Island Reform Taskforce visited Norfolk Island to finalise negotiations and sign the Agreement at the end of last week.

Mr Buffett thanked the Commonwealth and the Norfolk Island negotiators for delivering financial certainty for the Island’s Budget for this current financial year.

“The Commonwealth, through Minister Simon Crean’s Department has advised the market of a forthcoming tender opportunity for the provision of underwritten air services to Norfolk Island through a formal advertisement which appeared recently in ‘The Australian’ newspaper and the ‘Norfolk Islander’, Mr Buffett said.

Mr Buffett went on to say, “The Commonwealth has informed the Norfolk Island Government it is undertaking this process independently of the Norfolk Island Administration and that an industry briefing is expected to be held on the mainland in mid-October 2011 and representatives of the Norfolk Island Administration will be invited to attend this event.”

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Bill Blucher AM to be Invested atGovernment House, Canberra

We had a quick chat with Bill Blucher on Friday morning, 30th September and he showed me, with a certain degree of excitement, the following invitation that he had received and which stated -

The Honourable William Arthur BLUCHERRecipients of the Queen’s Birthday 2011 Honours

and Australian Bravery Decorations will be invested at ceremonies at Government House, Canberra on Wednesday, October 5th and Thursday, October 6th.

Readers will recall that Bill was appointed a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia - ‘For service to politics, particularly through the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island, and to the community’.

Bill and his daughter Janelle leave for Brisbane this morning on their way to Canberra for his Investiture ceremony which will be held on Thursday, October 6th.

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“In the interim, and in order to clarify any confusion, there is currently a legally enforceable and binding agreement with Nauru Air Corporation Limited, trading as Our Airline, for the provision of air services to Norfolk Island,” he said.

Schedule 2 of the new Funding Agreement sets out a range of commitments and foreshadowed implementation plans to be undertaken by both Governments prior to the Agreement’s expiry on 30 June 2012. The Agreement aligns with the March 2011 Road Map and is designed to facilitate the continuation of the legislative reform and administrative initiatives already commenced.

Both the Commonwealth and Norfolk Island Government have agreed to continue amending existing restrictions on Australian citizens and permanent residents arriving on Norfolk Island as tourists.

”In relation to Australian citizens arriving and remaining on Norfolk Island as residents the Norfolk Island Government has agreed that by 30 June 2012 it will remove Immigration restrictions to enable the Commonwealth in turn to facilitate the extension of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth),” Mr Buffett said.

POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLANDFOR WEEK ENDING RESIDENTS GEP TEP OTHER TOURISTS TOTAL 12th August 2011 1356 175 285 15 610 244119th August 2011 1340 172 286 16 697 251126th August 2011 1304 170 283 20 623 24002nd September 2011 1317 170 283 21 456 22479th September 2011 1321 172 289 19 529 233016th September 2011 1340 175 289 20 646 247023rd September 2011 1343 174 282 23 744 2566

In order for the Norfolk Island Government to offset potential financial and social impacts the Chief Minister indicated that the Commonwealth had agreed to outline an implementation plan for access to Commonwealth benefits schemes, including Medicare and Social Security before 30 June 2012.

Mr Buffett said that, “To ensure the success of the reforms the Commonwealth has also agreed to review by 30 June 2014, the economic, environmental (including land use) and social/cultural impacts on Norfolk Island.”

The Agreement includes the Norfolk Island Government’s support for the full extension of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and the reduction of other regulatory barriers to competition.

“Support to continue the present arrangements to ensure that a revised management plan for the World Heritage Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area is brought to a satisfactory conclusion cooperatively and collaboratively by the 30 June 2012 is contained in the Agreement, “ Mr Buffett said.

“Overall we are continuing to move forward towards fulfilling the promise of a sustainable future for Norfolk Island as contained in the March Road Map,” Mr Buffett said.

David E. Buffett Chief Minister

Successful Outcome to Essential Services Funding Agreement Negotiations - continued.

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The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Hon Robin Adams JP MLA, has advised that the following matters will be dealt with at the sitting of the Legislative Assembly to be held on Wednesday, 5 October 2011 at 10 am.

NOTICES1 IMPACT OF EXTENSION OF

COMMONWEALTH LAWS TO NORFOLK ISLAND

Ms Adams, to move – THAT –1) In acknowledgement that in the Memorandum

of Understanding signed by the Commonwealth of Australia and Norfolk Island on 3 November 2010 the Norfolk Island Government agreed in broad terms to participate in the Australian taxation and social security systems on the basis that there will be a net benefit for Norfolk Island and its community and there is appropriate consideration of local circumstances; and

2) In acknowledgement that –A. under clause 4 of Schedule 2 to the Funding

Agreement for 2011/12 signed on 22 September 2011 by the Commonwealth of Australia and the Administration of Norfolk Island Norfolk Island (“the 2011/12 Agreement) has committed to supporting and cooperating with all Australian Government funded reviews, including but not limited to the Public Service Review and an Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan; and

B. under clause 5 of the 2011/12 Agreement Norfolk Island has committed to work with the Commonwealth Grants Commission to update its 2006 review of the financial capacity of Norfolk Island, this House encourages the Commonwealth Government to engage the Centre for International Economics to simultaneously update its 2006 study of the impact of extending Commonwealth laws to Norfolk Island, including but not limited to the impact on:

a) Income on Norfolk Island;b) The price of goods and services on Norfolk

Island;c) Employment and wage levels on Norfolk

Island;d) The sustainability of Norfolk Island businesses

and scope of investments;e) The level and composition of Norfolk Island’s

population including any likely changes in immigration to, and emigration from, the Island; and

f) Any other proposal in the roadmap likely to have resource, social and economic impact on Norfolk Island,

and further that the study also consider the impact of the extension to Norfolk Island of Commonwealth laws in the following areas:

a) taxation;b) superannuation (including superannuation

guarantee);c) markets, business and corporate conduct;d) workplace relations;e) customs, immigration and quarantine;f) social welfare;g) communications; andany other area of Commonwealth law if extended

that may impact significantly on the Norfolk Island economy.

2 PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT ACT 2000 - APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

Chief Minister, Mr David Buffett, to move THAT this House in accordance with subsection 10(1)(a) of the Public Sector Management Act 2000, recommends that the responsible Minister appoint David Sinclair South as a member of the Public Service Board for the period 6 October 2011 to 5 October 2013

3 NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU ACT 1980 - APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE TO A MEMBER OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD

Mr Andre Nobbs (Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development) to move –


THAT this House in accordance with section 6 of the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Act 1980 resolve that the Minister with responsibility for the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board appoint Barry Hyatt to be a delegate member of the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board for the appointed member David Bell and to act as the member if that member is absent or unable to discharge official duties, during the term that the member is appointed to the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Advisory Board.

4 PROTECTION OF NORFOLK ISLAND’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

Ms Adams, to move –WHEREAS in 1979 the Commonwealth of Australia

entered into a new partnership arrangement with the territory of Norfolk Island by the passage through the Commonwealth Parliament of the Norfolk Island Act of 1979 (“the Act”)

AND WHEREAS in the Preamble to the Norfolk Island Act of 1979 (“the Preamble”) the Commonwealth Parliament of Australia –

(A) Acknowledges the residents of Norfolk Island include descendants of the settlers from Pitcairn Island; and

(B) Recognises the special relationship of the said descendants with Norfolk Island and their desire to preserve their traditions and culture,

AND WHEREAS on 25 November 2010 a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Hon Simon Crean MP on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia and by the Hon David Buffett AM MLA on behalf of the Government of Norfolk Island (“the parties”)

AND WHEREAS by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding Norfolk Island has agreed in broad terms to change the 1979 partnership between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Territory of Norfolk Island “on the basis that there will be a net benefit for Norfolk Island and its community and there is appropriate consideration of local circumstances”

AND WHEREAS the changes currently being proposed to the 1979 partnership between the Commonwealth of Australia and Norfolk Island could, contrary to the intention of the Commonwealth Parliament in 1979, adversely impact on the special relationship of the descendants of the settlers from Pitcairn Island and their ongoing desire to preserve their traditions and culture (“the rights of the Pitcairn descendants”)

AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island is of the view that a process should be put in place as a matter of priority to ensure that the rights of the Pitcairn descendants are in no way diminished,

NOW THIS HOUSE resolves that the Hon. David Buffett AM MLA enter into urgent dialogue with the Hon Simon Crean MP to discuss an approach being made to Major General Jeffery AC, CVO, MC, former Governor-General of Australia, and the Hon Robert

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Will the Chief Minister detail in percentage terms, the changes that have taken place in the principal levels of police activity over the past 5 years and advise whether the government has adopted a policy position in relation to significant changes and concerns?

262 Mr King to ask the Minister for Tourism, Industry & Development

Will the Minister advise whether he has yet been able to provide to members of the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau Board any written guidelines for the performance of their statutory functions including the limitations of statutory power and if not, to what extent will he therefore tolerate future aberrant conduct and impaired function?


In a series of questions at the September sitting in relation to declining participation in the cruise ship industry the Minister responded in part by denying that a proper risk assessment would have identified characteristic disembarkation problems for Norfolk Island. Does the Minister stand by his position that the government of the day properly assessed disembarkation risks before inviting the community to participate and invest in a risky industry?


At the last sitting of this House the Minister undertook to ensure that in respect of lighterage operations “that all things are working as they should”. Assuming that this response meant that the Minister would seek assurances that full equipment maintenance schedules were in place and were being carried out by properly qualified and fully resourced staff and that no unacceptable occupational health and safety risks were present, can the Minister advise what he has done to seek these assurances and mitigate any unacceptable risks?

265 Mr King to ask the Chief Minister When will the government issue a revised edition of

immigration policy reflecting most recent changes?

“Bob” Ellicott QC, BA, LLB, former Federal Minister with responsibility for Norfolk Island in 1979, being eminent persons respected by the Commonwealth Parliament and the Norfolk Island Parliament, or in the event that they are unavailable, such other eminent persons as are agreed between the parties after consultation with the Members of the Legislative Assembly, with a view to their being co-opted to independently oversee the changes to the 1979 partnership and thereby assist the Commonwealth of Australia, the Commonwealth Parliament, the Norfolk Island Parliament and the Norfolk Island community to have certainty that the proposed new partnership adequately protects the rights of the Pitcairn descendants and the rights of the Norfolk Islander and the rights of the long term permanent residents of this Island

6 MARRIED PERSONS (EQUALITY OF STATUS) BILL 2011

Chief Minister, to present a Bill for an Act to provide for the Equality of Status of Married Persons and to repeal the Married Women’s Property Act 1931 and for related purposes

ORDERS OF THE DAY1 ELECTRICITY SUPPLY (AMENDMENT)

BILL 2011Resumption of debate (Minister for Tourism,

Industry & Development, Mr Nobbs) from 7 September 2011 on the question – That the Bill be agreed to in principle - Bill agreed to in principle – Detail stage - Bill agreed to

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE:260 Mrs Griffiths to ask the Chief Minister Will the Chief Minister inform this House the total

amount of travel allowance that has been paid to each Member of the Legislative Assembly for the 2010/11 financial year and the 2011/12 financial year to date?

261 Mr King to ask the Chief Minister.



Commonwealth Grants Commissionvisit to Norfolk Island

Chief Minister, David Buffett earlier this week welcomed four senior officials from the Commonwealth Grants Commission led by Assistant Secretary, Ms Catherine Hull to Norfolk Island.

“As part of the continuing development of the Norfolk Island Road Map with the Commonwealth and with the Norfolk Island Government’s concurrence, the Commonwealth has asked the Commission’s staff to update the statistical analysis in the 2006 report, “Review of the financial capacity of Norfolk Island,” Mr Buffett said.

“It is important to distinguish this exercise from the full Grants Commission enquiry as conducted in 2006, with attendant public hearings and formal submission processes. This time around the Commission’s role is focussed on providing relevant economic information to both Governments and it plays no part in recommending any particular policy direction as that is properly a matter for the two Governments,” the Chief Minister advised.

The purpose of the visit this week was to obtain updated data and to consult with Administration officers, some members of the business community and the financial services sector about relevant changes in the delivery of government services and the local economy since 2006.

“I am pleased to say that the early indications from the Commission’s officers were quite positive and they have expressed a degree of confidence that they will be able to source sufficient reliable information to achieve their purpose within the quite tight timeframe required. On behalf of the Norfolk Island Government and the community I would like to express our appreciation for their efforts in assisting us at this time,” Mr Buffett said.

The Commission has also indicated that should any individual wish to provide further information relevant to their task, they should feel free to provide it as soon as possible by email to – [email protected].

“I urge any members of the community who have information that they believe could be relevant to the Commission’s work to participate promptly,” Mr Buffett said.

David E. Buffett Chief Minister

266 Mr King to ask the Chief Minister A question to the Chief Minister, what arrangements

are in hand to ensure continuity at the head of the Public Service beyond the expiration of the incumbent’s term of appointment?


At the last sitting of the House the Minister directed the House to the content of Hansard generally and to eight specific media releases, which he tabled, to satisfy question on notice number 253 which sought information on how and where the community was fully informed on the government decision to spend millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money on upgrading airport fire fighting equipment instead of opting for a modest less expensive category 5 service –

a) Is it a fact that neither Hansard nor any of the eight tabled media releases offered by the Minister contain any discussion or debate on the full range of options open to the government or information on the widely differing costs or disclosure on the factors which drove government expenditure including the reasons why offers of used equipment from Air Services Australia were rejected and the extent to which policy was driven by a desire for Norfolk Island becoming a hub for aircraft maintenance;

b) Is it a fact that the Minister is unable to provide evidence of full disclosure and accountability in this issue?


In respect of the Runway End Safety Area work at the southern end of the runway can the Minister table both the original engineering specifications and the advice that these works are still in line with the original specifications, both of which he referred to at the last sitting of the House?


What are the expected completion costs of the current RESA project and can the Minister now table those costs estimates?

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Invitation to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of theNorfolk Island Police Force (NIPF)

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) Sergeant’s Messcordially invites serving and former members of the

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Further enquiries can be made via email: [email protected] or by phone +6723 22222

Responsibilities of Firearms OwnersAn incident has been reported to police involving

firearms which caused concern for residents of the island. A shot was fired in the vicinity of residences located on Two Chimneys Road on 24 September 2011. While the owner of the firearm may have been using the weapon for a legitimate reason (i.e. vermin control), he/she has a responsibility to ensure that it is safe to do so, and that people in the vicinity are not unduly alarmed. Under the Firearms Act 1997 it is an offence to discharge a firearm in a manner that is likely to endanger, annoy or frighten the public or a person. It is also an offence to discharge a firearm from, towards or across a public road or public place. Both these offences carry substantial penalties.

Fake e-mails offering refunds from the ATOPolice have received reports from members of the

community over the past week who has received e-mails purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The e-mail contains a message named “Restore your account” and asks for personal information. Here is a press release issued by the ATO on 25 February 2011, in relation to this fake e-mail:

“ATO warns: new scam email delivers virusThis excerpt from the Australian Tax Office, is

included following reports to police from concerned members of the community this week.

25 February - Media Release 2011/13Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo has warned

the community to be aware of a particularly nasty fake email claiming to offer refunds from the ATO. “This new type of scam pretending to be from the ATO contains a virus which is an attachment to the message,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

The email contains a message in a zip file named “Restore your account” and asks for personal and credit or debit card details in order for the ATO to pay a tax refund.

“The ATO never sends emails asking people to provide their personal information or credit card details,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.

“Any email requesting personal and credit or debit card details before a refund can be released is a hoax.”

Other scams reported to the ATO involve people being asked to provide financial or personal details via phone, email or face-to-face.

Mr D’Ascenzo urged the public to be diligent and alert to this and other scam behaviour.

“We advise people to always use ATO online services by visiting www.ato.gov.au. By following this practice people can ensure they are logging into the genuine ATO website.

“As an extra precaution we recommend people type internet addresses directly into their internet browser rather than clicking on links embedded in emails or

Thanksgiving Service

To commemorate the80th Anniversary of the

Norfolk Island Police Force

Friday 14 October 201110.00am

All Saints Church, Quality Row, Kingston

The Norfolk Island Police Force wish to announce the holding of an ecumenical thanksgiving service to commemorate 80th anniversary of the establishment of the force, which occurred on 14 October 1931.

The Norfolk Island Police Force would like to invite all members of the community and particularly former members and their families, to join with them and commemorate this important anniversary. Visitors to Norfolk Island are most welcome.

The thanksgiving service will be held at All Saints Church, Quality Row, Kingston, with the service commencing at 10am.

Any enquiries can be directed to the Norfolk Island Police on 22222 or email at [email protected]

attachments,” Mr D’Ascenzo said.The ATO website contains information on this and

other recent scams and scam examples that have been reported to the ATO.

Individuals can report suspicious behaviour to the ATO confidentially by phoning 1800 060 062 during business hours. Suspicious unsolicited emails claiming to be from the ATO can be forwarded to [email protected] “

80th Anniversary of the Norfolk Island Police Force

The Norfolk Island Police Force celebrates its 80th anniversary on Friday 14 October 2011. A number of events are planned to commemorate and celebrate this anniversary, these include a Thanksgiving Service on Friday 14 October 2011 at All Saints Church, Quality Row, Kingston, with the service commencing at 10:00am.

POLICE REPORT

Traffic - School Zone

Police would like to remind all drivers that 30 kmph speed limits apply around the

Norfolk Island Central School from 8:00am to 3:30pm each school day. Police

continue to commend the vast majority of drivers who do keep to the speed limit and do

their bit to keep our children safe.

Members of the community with any information regarding any incident involving

speeding vehicles through the school zone are urged to contact police 22222 or

Crimestoppers on 13999.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s

Following on from last week, police are continuing with a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’

and the following have been asked during the week:

Where can I obtain “L” Plates and “P” Plates?

“L” plates are now available at the police station for the holders of a Learner’s Licence.

These should be affixed to the inside of the front and rear window of the vehicle being

driven and should be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “L” plate should be worn at

the rear and must also be clearly visible.

“P” Plates are available from both the police station and Registry and are required to be

displayed by all drivers who are the holders of a Provisional Licence. These should be

affixed to the inside of the front and rear window of the vehicle being driven and should

be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “P” plate should be worn at the rear and must

also be clearly visible.

Failure to display either “L” or “P” Plates (as required under the �� ) is an

offence under the act and fines and demerit points apply.

Firearm Licences – Your Responsibilities

Police would like to remind firearm owners that it is your responsibility to ensure that

you hold a current licence. Please check the expiry date on your licences and permits

and allow seven (7) working days to renew your licence or permit, in order for all checks

to be completed.

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take information on any criminal

matter. All Crimestoppers reports will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to

reassure members of this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are made in the

strictest confidence and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing.

Members of the public requiring police assistance on the Island are requested to dial the

22222.

Island Beat

Island Beat is now on every Wednesday at 1.35pm on Radio Norfolk.

Police Contact Details

Norfolk Island Police Force Tel: +672 3 22222

PO Box 470 Email: [email protected]

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POLICE REPORT

Traffic - School Zone

Police would like to remind all drivers that 30 kmph speed limits apply around the

Norfolk Island Central School from 8:00am to 3:30pm each school day. Police

continue to commend the vast majority of drivers who do keep to the speed limit and do

their bit to keep our children safe.

Members of the community with any information regarding any incident involving

speeding vehicles through the school zone are urged to contact police 22222 or

Crimestoppers on 13999.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ’s

Following on from last week, police are continuing with a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’

and the following have been asked during the week:

Where can I obtain “L” Plates and “P” Plates?

“L” plates are now available at the police station for the holders of a Learner’s Licence.

These should be affixed to the inside of the front and rear window of the vehicle being

driven and should be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “L” plate should be worn at

the rear and must also be clearly visible.

“P” Plates are available from both the police station and Registry and are required to be

displayed by all drivers who are the holders of a Provisional Licence. These should be

affixed to the inside of the front and rear window of the vehicle being driven and should

be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “P” plate should be worn at the rear and must

also be clearly visible.

Failure to display either “L” or “P” Plates (as required under the �� ) is an

offence under the act and fines and demerit points apply.

Firearm Licences – Your Responsibilities

Police would like to remind firearm owners that it is your responsibility to ensure that

you hold a current licence. Please check the expiry date on your licences and permits

and allow seven (7) working days to renew your licence or permit, in order for all checks

to be completed.

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take information on any criminal

matter. All Crimestoppers reports will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to

reassure members of this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are made in the

strictest confidence and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing.

Members of the public requiring police assistance on the Island are requested to dial the

22222.

Island Beat

Island Beat is now on every Wednesday at 1.35pm on Radio Norfolk.

Police Contact Details

Norfolk Island Police Force Tel: +672 3 22222

PO Box 470 Email: [email protected]

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There is also a full ‘Mess’ dinner, hosted by the Australian Federal Police Sergeants Mess, which will be held on the Friday evening and all serving and former members of the NIPF are warmly invited to attend. An Advertisement with full details can be found elsewhere in this paper.

Further details of events and activities commemorating this anniversary will be published in next week’s paper and is available by calling police on 22222.

“L” & “P” Plates“L” & “P” plates are now available at the police

station and Registry for the holders of Learner’s Licences and Provisional Licences. These should be affixed to the inside of the front and rear window of the vehicle being driven and should be clearly visible. For a motorcycle the “L” or “P” plate should be worn at the rear and must also be clearly visible at all times.

Random Firearm Storage ChecksPermit and License holders are reminded that police

have the power under the Norfolk Island Firearms Act 1997 to conduct random firearm storage checks where the firearms are stored. Permit and License holders are reminded to properly store firearms and ammunition in accordance with the Norfolk Island Firearms Act 1997. Failure not to do so can result in licences & permits being revoked, firearms seized and in some cases, penalties may include fines and/or imprisonment.

Firearm Licences – Your ResponsibilitiesPolice would like to remind firearm owners that it

is your responsibility to ensure that you hold a current licence. Please check the expiry date on your licences and permits and allow seven (7) working days to renew your licence or permit, in order for all checks to be completed.

CrimestoppersCrimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take

information on any criminal matter. All Crimestoppers reports will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to reassure members of this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing.

Members of the public requiring police assistance on the Island are requested to dial the 22222.

Island BeatIsland Beat is now on every Wednesday at 1.35pm

on Radio Norfolk, operational priorities allowing.

Police Contact DetailsNorfolk Island Police Force

Tel: +672 3 22222PO Box 470

Email: [email protected] Norfolk Island 2899

Show NewsShow day is just around the corner. Please listen

to the local radio for opening hours of the show office and closing times of entries for the various sections. Alternatively ring Jacko on 50443.

The livestock and equestrian event judges arrive this weekend and it is hoped to provide some riding lessons for competitors during the week leading up to the show. Kay Wood will have further details.

Hidden amongst all the other classes are various new ones. Those in the community who provide commercially available goods of interest to tourists such as woodwork, chocolates, paintings, candles, soap, shirts and whatnots have a class of their own (181). The only restriction will be on the size of the display (maximum of 1 meter wide). If you prefer you, as always has been the case, set up a marquee to display your products.

For those who like to make their own tipple, in addition to beer there is a class for .beer/wine made of fruit and whatnots and lemoncello. Details are to be found under classes 177 – 180. To enable the judges to properly evaluate your entries, if it is meant to be drunk chilled, please bring it to the hall in that condition. A fridge will be available to keep it that way.

See you at the show.

Police Report - continued.

National Police Remembrance Day Service

The National Police Remembrance Day service was held at All Saints, Kingston on Thursday 29th September 2011 to coincide with the feast day of Saint Michael, the patron saint of police.

This Remembrance Service is observed by the Australian, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands police forces to remember officers who were slain in the line of duty. This year special mention was made of Sergeant Daniel Stiller and Detective Sergeant-Constable Damian Leading, both killed in the line of duty in the last 12 months.

Members of the Norfolk Island Police Force, the Administrator His Honour Owen Walsh and Mrs. Walsh, The Hon. David Buffett, AM, MLA, Chief Minister of Norfolk Island, Detective Sergeant Vince Parnell APM, Officer in Charge, Norfolk Island Police Force, Reverend Dr. Bob Wyndham, Leading Senior Constable Robert Munro, Norfolk Island Police Force, Detective Senior Constable Peter Maddocks, Norfolk Island Police Force and George Smith AM, former Chief Minister and Minister for Police together with other resident of the Island participated in the service which was conducted by Reverend George Atkinson of the Church of England.

Our picture shows the members of the Norfolk Island Police Force and other members of the public on the steps of All Saints Church, Kingston).

(Tom’s note - Due to technical problems with the e-mail, the Administrator’s ‘Occasional Address’ did not arrive in time for this week’s edition).

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Brightly beamed theirHappy Wedding Day

Before a small gathering of friends and family, our beautiful daughter-in-law and gorgeous son were married at 2.30 pm, Saturday, 17th September 2011 at Byron “Truck” Adams’ home ‘Bedrock’ which overlooks the Cord on an absolutely beautiful Norfolk Island day of non-stop sunshine, cloudless sky and a very blue, pacific Pacific Ocean. This miraculous day (after a couple of weeks of rain, cold and squalls) closed to became a still, calm night which was profoundly black during the beautiful meal provided by Governors Lodge. Then the stars began to twinkle and as dinner was finished the moon rose and the view returned in silvery moonlight. Magical......

Sophie is from Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains. She is the daughter of Phillip and Jennifer Stubbs and has an older brother, Rowan. A large contingent of her family and friends travelled here to Norfolk for the wedding, including her grandparents Margaret “Mimmi” and Neville Blundell and Bruce Stubbs (who sadly is now widowed). Sophie was attended by her older brother Rowan and her parents; Geoffrey was also attended by his brother and parents.

Geoffrey, the older son of Chris and Karenne Gatehouse and brother to Tim, was ecstatic at having

Sophie become his wife and even more so that she should choose to do so in his beautiful home (considering she is from an equally beautiful home town). Geoff was married with his grandparents George (Kik) and Bonnie Quintal present along with many Quintal and Gatehouse aunts, uncles, cousins and so many friends who travelled home to be with us on this day. Geoffrey’s other grandparents, Geoff and Frances Gatehouse have passed away but they were very present in our thoughts and happiest memories.

The dress theme for the wedding was Cocktail with a hint of vintage. The bride wore a 1960’s style gown in deep cream with a lace bodice, a band of chiffon roses finished the low, square back and an A-line skirt of chiffon over crepe fell from a high-waist. Sophie’s beautiful face was framed by her thick, wavy blonde hair and a green lace

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cocktail hat worn on the side of her hairstyle. All finished with long, crochet lace glovelets and velvet shoes. The groom wore a grey suit in 1960’s style of straight trousers, jacket and cream brocade waistcoat. His green tie and pocket kerchief complementing the brides head piece.

Sophie’s cousin, Kristie, was responsible for the orchid buttonholes and shoulder sprays worn by the wedding party and also for the magnificent bouquet carried by the bride. The bouquet was a very full, round display of cream orchids, freesias, roses and carnations on large, shiny green leaves with highlights of yellow roses and freesias. The blooms were all long-stemmed with a wide band of crocheted lace around the stems.

There were many very sentimental highlights. During the beautiful ceremony conducted by Margaret “Midge” Prentice, Sophie’s grandmother sang the beautiful “Like a Mighty River Flowing” (“Mimmi” has been performing all her life first at age seven on live radio) and as the register was signed a recording was played of Geoffrey’s “Pop” singing “Oh Promise Me” (incidentally “Kik” first sang this 50 years ago at Brenda and Brian’s wedding). Fortunately Kik’s glorious tenor voice rallied to later sing Grace along with grandson Wesley James Cooper (who was also


our very dapper, witty and well-organised Master of Ceremonies). Mary Christian-Bailey, has amongst her treasures, a length of lace-work made by the grooms great-great aunt, Clara “Treasure” Bailey (nee Quintal). Using a piece of this lace, Mary made a beautiful bag for the bride adorned with cream satin ribbon, miniature pearls and crocheted doilies (a perfect match to the brides glovelets and bouquet band - and a very special gift). And then came the exchange of rings - but the bride’s ring was not in the ring box!! The groomsman was distraught, the bride was not at all perturbed and luckily the groom’s mum was wearing her late mother-in-laws wedding and engagement ring - and so Geoffrey was able to complete his marriage to Sophie with the ring his grandfather used at his wedding. Grandpa and Nanna Gatehouse were definitely with us. (Thanks to Jimmy Q, Clair and Lisa who dashed home to get the ring which was ceremoniously presented to the happy pair during speeches.) And one of the funniest and loveliest things to happen in the week before

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the wedding was Rees Walden staggering into give Karenne a bucket of lemons; only a couple of hours before I had mentioned to Bella that I might be short of fresh lemons for the fish and meal; she mentioned it to Millie; Millie mentioned it to Rees who thought he knew where there were lemons. Being too wet to drive on Beefsteak, he tull he swam across the bay, picked the lemons, fought his way back keeping them dry, took them to the Depot to show Millie who said “Karenne nor want dem lemon tull next week”. But they kept beautifully in the fridge crisper. We’re hoping Rees doesn’t find out that the lemons were accidentally not handed out with the fish - oh, but how good they were in the Coronas. And thanks to Di and Talissa for going bush to pick the rest of the lemons. Anyway, the lemons were only one of the things where a little word from the family culminated in people coming out of the wood-work with whatever (and more) we wanted. The final act to reduce the bride to wedding morning sobs and tears - her absolute favourite flowers are Arum lilies. I had told her they used to grow wild but hadn’t seen them for a while. End of subject? Not likely. 8:00am wedding day, one big handsome maen and his beautiful wife were at the door with two massive bunches of lilly which they had been down the valley to pick. Thank you Mr and Mrs Lewis Q.

Sophie’s entourage consisted of parents Jenny and Phillip Stubbs, brother Rowan and partner Sarah McGowan; grandparents Neville and Margaret Blundell and Bruce Stubbs (Mrs Stubbs, Sr has passed away); her aunt Lynne Blundell and cousins Tasman, Nyssa and partner Andy); Pam Blundell; cousins Lyndall and Johnathon Emmanuelle with baby Oliver; cousin Tara Edwards; aunt Toni Thompson and David with cousins Brett Thompson and Kristie (who made the bouquets and floral arrangements) and husband

Ben with baby Harry; aunt Deidre Stubbs; uncle Stuart Stubbs; cousins Brett Thompson and Lauren and Brent Watkins; girlfriends Gill, Cara, Sian and Maddy and a number of other school and family friends whose names escape me!

Brightly beamed their Happy Wedding Day - continued.


Geoffrey was fortunate to come home to marry in the midst of his family and friends - very happy to have Nan and Pop, George “Kik” and Bonnie Quintal and all his Quintal family except for Manny who is working in Cairns. Those who flew were cousins Billy Quintal and Wesley Cooper with his partner Amy van Huyssen; Aunt Heather (nee Gatehouse)and husband Patrick Tchan with their daughter Simone and husband Johnathon McCauley; Roddy and Av Buffett; family friend Jenny Thomson; our Kiwi family, Peter and Donna Bennett; Kathleen (Macrae) and husband Paul with the children Riley and Teya Navarette; James “Jimmy” Quintal and partner Claire Spicer-Bell; Johnathon Spicer-Bell; Katie Ellis; Melinda Lowe and Adam Rixon; Coane Nobbs and Kara Smith; Benny Wieczorek and Toni Eltherington; Madeleine Pye; Blair, Holly and Baby Bump Mogey; Lee and Bekk Cummings with baby Toby; and Steven Cummings. Hope we didn’t leave out anyone....

Thank you to all who gave best wishes and offered help. Special thanks to:- Midge for her guidance before the day and for conducting a beautiful ceremony; to Byron for opening your home and for the beautiful fish; Boo Prentice; Mary Christian-Bailey; Donald; Ryan Dixon; the Governors Lodge management, cooks and staff; Matt and Rusty; Sam, Tracey and Christine (always giving and looken out fe aklan Gatehouse); Sassy; Kevin and Jill; Glen and Roy; Emily Ryves

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for the photography; Margaret Smith for the glorious flowers; Gavin, Millie and Eddie for the tent and Rawson Hall back-up (happily not needed); to 4-Alive for making the party; Cheryl Tennis Club; Community Arts friends for the mammoth, beautiful decorating; to Lew and Karen for your friendship and that beautiful bunch of the brides favourite flowers - Arum Lillies; to the lady who looks after us so completely and with her hubby were the very early morning cleaner-uppers before anyone else was there - thank you Celia and Archie; to this lovely Island, the good salan, family, friends and especially Mum and Dad for the years of love they have put into Geoffrey and their welcoming of our lovely Sophie.

Thank You so much fe aklan - Karenne and Chris Gatehouse.

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“Health and Sustainable Lifestyle” field day in the A & H Showgrounds onShow Day Monday 10 October 2011

Preparation is well underway for the small “Health and sustainable lifestyle ” field day being held in the grounds ofRawson Hall on Show Day on Monday 10 October 2011 – you will find us in the marquis near the netball courts.Be sure to catch the many great local displays and the showcasing of some solar powered bicycles arriving fromAustralia! If you would like to be a part of this day and have a sustainable project/business/dream you would liketo display please contact Mitchell Graham on 50660 or by email to [email protected]. We continue to sharewith you from the website http://www.reliableprosperity.net and this week the focus is on –

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“Lacking appropriate market signals, current business practices often harm both ecosystems and humancommunities. A green business simultaneously enhances nature, society, and capital. It creates new opportunities

for itself by optimizing this "triple bottom line".

“A green business reduces costs for raw resources, wastes, and management of toxic compounds by enhancingresource efficiency, participating in better materials cycles, and using waste as resource. A green business runson renewable energy and uses green procurement throughout its supply chain to identify products and servicesconsistent with reliable prosperity. A green business assumes product stewardship assessments for its products,providing customers with ways to return a durable product at the end of its life for disassembly and remanufacture

into a new generation of products.

“A green business operates for community benefit. It provides tangible social benefits to its employees,customers, suppliers, vendors, and local community. It is a local asset, largely owned by, and thereforeaccountable to, a specific place. A green business reliably builds value over the long-term, rather than seekingunsustainable short-term results. The business case for participating in reliable prosperity is strong. Many of thetypical investments — for instance in energy-efficient lighting, native landscaping, or transportation reduction —offer a direct payback time of under three years. Other investments require the evaluation and internalization ofsocial and environmental costs over a project's entire lifecycle. This internal use of true cost pricing allows green

businesses to anticipate broader market shifts.

“A green business is transparent in its activities, carefully reporting on its environmental and social performance.This can create better relationships with neighbourhoods and local governments, speeding regulatory andpermitting processes. Products and services that are sustainable — and that can be given credible productlabelling to that effect — create differentiation in the marketplace, and in some cases capture a price premium.Enhanced employee morale from a values-based approach reduces turnover and improves productivity. Reducedenvironmental risks and liabilities decrease the cost of insurance and bank loans. Social and environmental

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“Green businesses improve their ability to use resources efficiently, close their materials cycles, employrenewable energy, and practice green procurement. They build value over the long-term, emphasizing broader

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Letters to the EditorDear Sir,It was fantastic to hear the Minster for Tourism so

excited about the new rock outside the tourism Bureau during the live radio feed on International tourism day. Ground breaking stuff there, and will no doubt drag thousands from New Plymouth here to salvage the industry. Australia has Ayers Rock, Gibraltar apparently claims one too, but we are in with a chance there mate. Perhaps a large he he ‘Pie in the sky’ could be next on the spin agenda. Also great to see that the minister is looking to overhaul the accreditation status of the industry. Does this mean that he will also look to ensure that all builders have their trade certification, that all fisherman will have their tickets, and that ministers responsible for tourism have an education and demonstrated success in development of international tourism development? Sounds like a great idea to me.

Regards and happy certifications,Mr. Rednose Floppyshoes.

Dear Sir, In regard to the article on shifting the D8

bulldozer in last weeks’ “Islander”, the name that was given to it by one of the first drivers was “Charlie.” Charlie will be joining some of her old workmates in the form of the D4 Caterpillar, the Buffalo roller, the compressor, the army huts and the contact tower. Charlie will also be with “Iddy paddy”, “scratcher”, the Allen crane and the Britstan grader. There is evidence that says that Charlie is not the D8 that took a swim when being barged ashore on Norfolk in 1942.

The main purpose of writing is to record my sincere thanks to Chinny, Syd, Lik and the airport works staff, Ross and Possum Westwood, Howard Christian, the Admin works guys, Duncan Gray, Erle and Ritchie, and my mates Will, Deb and Wayde for their help in shifting Charlie to her new temporary home and for providing much useful information and material.

Cheers, Ric

Dear Sir.Earlier this year, in March, members of the Norfolk

Island community and local business’s rallied together to come up with $10,000 to help promote Norfolk Island.

oOHMedia in Sydney, kindly donated to us a Billboard space at well below cost....and some shop-a-lites to help promote Norfolk Island as a holiday destination.

I am pleased to advise....That last week, the Norfolk Island Billboard Skin (owned by the local community) has been put back up in Roseville, Sydney (near Chatswood), for another 4 weeks.

oOHmedia has generously donated this to the Norfolk Island Community! www.oohmedia.com.au

Whilst I have been in Sydney for the last 2 weeks, I had some meetings with oOHMedia, and put a proposal to them, asking if they would be interested in helping me create some awareness in Australia for a non-profit organisation - called “Save Japan Dolphins”. www.savejapandolphins.org

Every year from the 1st of September, the dolphins swim past Japan, on their annual migratory route and the Japanese fisherman scare and chase up to 23,000 dolphins into Taiji, Japan into what is know as “The Cove”, which is currently the largest slaughter of dolphins in the world.

Just before sunrise, the fishermen herd the trapped dolphins into shallow water, close to the rocky beach.

Here, they kill the dolphins with long, sharp spears. Often times, they stab the dolphins with sharp fishermen’s hooks and haul the still living dolphins onto their boats. The cruelty is enormous. The dolphins thrash about in their own blood, and the air fills with their screams. This killing, called “humane” by Japanese government bureaucrats, and has been documented by the Academy Award winning documentary, “The Cove”.

The majority of the world is not aware this is happening. The Taiji cove is blocked off from the public. Cameras are not allowed inside and the media does not cover the story. It’s critical that we get the word out in Japan and to the rest of the world, the more PR we can create - the greater the pressure it puts on the Japanese Govt to put an end to this slaughter.

I recently watched this movie/ documentary, which aired on ABC “The Cove”, and it touched me so deeply - that I felt I had to try and do something to create some more awareness - and help Ric O’Barry and his team .

I contacted via email Ric O’Barry and his non-profit organisation, to ask for their permission, to allow me


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to contact some Media organsiations in Australia to help them. I received an immediate response from Ric O’Barry & his team - with his full support.

Once again, I have been blown away by oOHMedia’s generosity - they have very kindly donated - 4 billboards. I have designed and created the artwork with the assistance of Katy Brack from HumanZoo Graphic Design, located in Sydney. The billboards were installed last week, 3 in Sydney & one in Brisbane. Ric O’Barry and his team sent me an email, 2 days after the billboards went up, and told me they have been blown away - their website traffic has tripled (in 2 days!!)

oOHmedia has donated over $200,000 of FREE BILLBOARD advertising to help “Save the Dolphins” of Japan.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Sign the Petition and Letter to World Leaders to End the Slaughter, www.savejapandolphins.org. Help Us Get the Word Out!Volunteer to Help. Save Japan Dolpins will help provide you with information you need to spread the word. Follow their Blog, or Facebook site, and post information and links to your networks.

If you havn’t seen the movie “The Cove”, please call into my shop - “Norfolk Bath & Body” and I can loan you my copy.

I would also like to say a “Special” thankyou to all the people who have assisted me so far & supported me. I hope I can make a difference and help stop this unnecessary slaughter of one of the worlds most beautiful creatures.

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Dear readers, Following Hon. Chief Minister David Buffett’s

public denial in the Assembly that the comments made in my personal email to several personal colleagues on 30th August 2011 contained some matters that were untrue, I have written letters giving my sincere apologies to Mr Barry Wilson & Mr Peter French.

I also understand that the Editors of The Norfolk Islander have advised their readers that I did NOT send my email to them, either personally or as Editors, for publication.

Your’s faithfully, Derek Gore.

[Editor’s Note: Readers are referred to the Saturday 10th September issue of “The Norfolk Islander” for a summary of the Minister’s comments.]

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Dear Sir,Despite the lack of public debate, or much

fanfare, the reform of Norfolk Island continues. The Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) is on-island, the first time since 2006. At that time they prepared a report on the financial capacity of Norfolk Island. That report provides some insight into how the Commonwealth might see our financials operating in 2011 and beyond, so it is worth a look. Here is a summary of the key findings.

The CGC assessed our capacity to raise revenue using the average tax policy of other Australian States. In summary, they found the following:

- The Norfolk Island Government (NIG) should be able to raise $6 million in state taxes, with land tax the largest contributor by far; and

- The NIG should be able to raise $2.3 million, with land rates the major contributor.

The CGC then looked at the level of financial assistance that would be necessary each year from the Commonwealth. This showed that:

- For assistance with delivery of state services like pre-school, school and vocational education, health care and hospital services, welfare, law and order, environment, electricity, transportation services (roads, shipping, air), and general public services, Norfolk Island would receive $11.9 million;

- For delivery of local government services like general public services, education, health and welfare, culture and recreation, and services to tourism, the assistance was $3.8 million;

- An additional $1.5 million of help was required to assist with the costs of assets necessary to provide the state and local services at the average range in Australia; and

- An additional $0.8 million would be needed to assist with loan repayments.

In summary, the NIG should be able to raise $8.3 million each year in state and local taxes, and the Commonwealth would have to assist the island to the tune of $18 million per annum. This means that the nett contribution from the Commonwealth would be $9.7 million each year.

But worryingly, there were questions that were left un-answered, and unless we are careful, they will remain issues after this new round of CGC work. Here are just some.

The 2006 study did not address our actual capacity to pay the additional taxes that the CGC suggested we could pay. While the use of Australian state averages has suggested $8.3 million of taxes should be able to be collected, this was $1.2 million more than what was being raised by the NIG at the time.

Our economy has changed significantly in recent years. Visitor numbers have fallen 28% in the last five to six years. Our ordinarily resident population has fallen from 2,000 to less than 1,800 today. Our current economy will undoubtedly be smaller today, and while many would have suggested finding an additional $1.2 million would have been hard to do in 2006, it will be a lot harder today. Our participation in the Australian income tax system, already agreed by both governments, will impact on our ability to raise

additional revenue. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated private sector profit to be $13.5 million for the financial year 2004-05, and every indicator would suggest business profits will be far lower now. In a recent Chamber of Commerce survey in Norfolk Island, 86% of businesses reported they were trading poorly or worse, and 28% were not covering costs. This is the economic reality of our times, so it is essential that while the academically prepared numbers might suggest we can pay more taxes, an assessment must be made as to whether the extra revenue can be found.

The CGC model for revenue is complex and relies heavily on imposing land taxes and land rates. In fact, over 45% of total revenues raised are from these sources, and this is a far cry from what is the state of play today. Land is treated somewhat differently here by many who own it, and it is, in many instances, more a measure of wealth rather than an income base. So basing a taxation system so heavily on land might needs careful consideration. A tax regime that is far simpler and is based in our local GST might be a better approach.

The 2006 report does suggest that there must be investment of $1.6 million per year in maintaining infrastructure and assets so the NIG can deliver the services it needs to. While this investment would be very welcome, the report recognised that our assets were below the standard required then, and we are now five years on with little investment having been made in many of them in that time. So assuming our assets are at the average standard would be a false baseline. A significant investment is required upfront to achieve an average asset position for Norfolk Island, so that the $1.6 million per annum made available thereafter will be money well spent. And upfront investment in sub-standard assets like our hospital, school, port and roads would provide an enormous stimulus to this economy.

The work of the CGC is very important, and is a very necessary step as we move towards a governance model based in mutual obligation between the Norfolk and Australian governments. But it must end in a result that is doesn’t just treat us the same as any Australian town or shire and plays lip service to our special circumstances. That is the problem with comparative modelling, and while there is nothing wrong with it as the basis for defining a financial future, it must reflect our aspirations as a people – aspirations that are taken forward on our behalf by our elected leaders. Also, state- and local-type taxes are likely to be ours to decide. So while the CGC might help to decide the ‘affordable quantum’ of taxes, we should decide on how to raise them. We can only hope our leaders are up to the task.

Wally Beadman

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Sir, It is now over two weeks and two Norfolk Islanders,

with Government Gazettes attached, having been produced since the fanfare of the Chief Minister announcing the hand out of some $14m from Australia. In that time there has been no definitive statement as to how the dollars will be expended nor precisely at what cost to Norfolk Island.

If it is a gift, as an Australian taxpayer, I would say it is a very generous gift. However, if not a gift, as a Norfolk Islander, I most certainly wish to know at what price.

From the last Assembly meeting, in discussions on the gift/sale of $14m, comment was made on how we should “now end the blame game”. Presumably we then come together in a group hug and all would be fine - until next time. The words “blame game” has been used often in the past, largely as an excuse not to seek out the true facts as to why an “unpleasant” incident has occurred and thus preventing putting in place measures to ensure, as far as practical, that such an incident never occurs again. If some are found to have erred that is a small price to ensure the “error” does not occur again. Unless such action is taken we might as well keep singing - “There’s a hole in the bucket dear Henry, dear Henry”.

But, some may claim that we have the road map and that shows the way to go but that is not the way to go as it smells of a lazy capitulation, at best.

Yours etcRon Nobbs

Thank YouGuess what Year 12 did for their last day of school?

On 26 September, 2011, they blocked off the cattle stops at the school and cars were allowed to cross them for a fee. They raised $441.00, which they donated to Hettae Ucklun.

Hettae Ucklun is fundraising to build a new hospital for Norfolk Island. With this kind of support from Norfolk’s up and coming citizens and indeed the community as a whole, a new hospital will definitely happen.

From Hettae Ucklun, many thanks.Joy Cochrane

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Our Sympathy to -The families and friends of -George John EDWARD (China) born on Norfolk

Island on 27th November 1937 and died in Sydney.Hazel MARTIN, aged 102, who died at the Norfolk

Island Hospital this week.Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later

date.

Tribute to Laurie . . .“We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing

away of Laurie (Pops) and offer our condolences to his family and many friends on Norfolk. We, as so many other visitors to the Island (especially the “Classic” week), will miss him dearly. He was a great ‘Caddie’ and a true N.I icon.” John & Ria Scott.

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various forms since the early 1900s. While the majority of Australians accept it, Daylight Saving has been rejected repeatedly by others. Western Australians voted in 2009 and for the fourth time rejected it. Arguments for and against it often become heated as people are passionate on both sides.

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Health Services- A New Way Forward

On Thursday 30 people participated in a workshop that was a joint initiative by the Norfolk Women’s Forum (NWF) and the Norfolk Island Government. The aim of the workshop was for the community to have a sense of ownership of health services that respond to Community driven needs. This workshop was the response to issues raised at 4 previous public forums and a workshop coordinated by the NWF. The workshop on Thursday also aligned with the “Road Map for Change”.

His Honour Owen Walsh the Administrator of Norfolk Island was in attendance, The Hon. Tim Sheridan MLA, Minister for Health and Community Services, and our current counsellor, Ms Jill Gadd were our key note speakers. The workshop also included much appreciated representation from Norfolk Island Administration, the Norfolk Island Hospital, the Norfolk Island Police Force and concerned members of the Community. Our facilitator was Ms Jenny Goulding.

The goals of the workshop were to:• Identify economical ways for people to have

access and equity to health service models.• Identify achievable, simple and cost effective

mechanisms to address chronic health needs/conditions.

• Linking key resources that are currently available in a team work approach.

• Identify key achievable models as alternative health service models.

The Hon. Tim Sheridan gave an overview of moves forward in providing certainty to the citizens of Norfolk Island regarding Health Care services. Jill spoke of her diverse experiences of setting up different health models in rural and remote communities.

Both speakers gave the participants lots of ideas that were put down on paper when the participants broke into 5 brainstorming groups.

The outcome of the innovative and forward thinking ideas were 3 major issues:

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1. Preventative Health Measures- clinics, education, support etc.

2. Networking and Resources and Support and referral- on/off island

3. Mental HealthTo move forward on the 3 major issues participants

nominated what issue/s they would continue working on. The voluntary working groups have 6 weeks to develop an action plan and will present this at another workshop planned for mid-November 2011.

If you were unable to attend Thursday’s workshop, but would like to volunteer and assist moving forward with Health Services on Norfolk Island, we welcome you to join a working group (or two or three). The working group leaders and meeting days/times and venues are:

1. Preventative Health Measures – clinics, education, support etc.

Heather Bruce (coordinator) [email protected]

Venue = CIRCA, Wednesday 1pm.2. Networking and Resources and Support and

referral – on/off island.Sheila (Coordinator) [email protected] = Administrator’s Office, Monday 4.30pm.


Successful Women’s Forum Health Workshop in Norfolk Island

Tim Sheridan, Minister for Community Services today congratulated the Women’s Forum, health service providers and the local community for the success of Thursday’s Forum titled “Health Services – a New Way Forward”.

The enthusiastic participation in the six round table workshops and throughout the discussion which followed produced a range of simple initiatives which will be strategically developed by several groups of volunteers for another Forum to be end in November.

“The really exciting result for Norfolk Island is that the local community has taken the initiative to align itself with the Government’s Road Map for change to identify cost effective ideas that will be sustainable for our Island in the future,” Mr Sheridan said.

“In my address to the Forum I was also able to announce initiatives that are currently being negotiated with both the Commonwealth and the New South

3. Mental HealthJill (Coordinator) [email protected] = Counsellors Rooms, Friday 3.15pm.We thank everyone who attended the workshop for

the enthusiasm they displayed on these very important issues. Thank you also to the Paradise Hotel for their extremely kind provision of a wonderful venue, and ‘The Polyps’ for their very kind donations.

Secretariat, NORFOLK WOMENS FORUM

Health Services- A New Way Forward - continued.

Wales State Governments which have the potential to improve Health and Welfare Services both here and for our local community when they need to travel for treatment on the Australian mainland,” he said.

“Just being able to readily access services like Medicare, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Patient Assisted Travel Allowance for Specialist visits as our mainland regional and remote communities do will be

more equitable and reduce stress for our local residents considerably, “ the Minister explained.

As Minister for Community Services I am also excited that we are at present negotiating an agreement with the New South Wales State Government that will enable speedy and relatively easy access to NSW tertiary/teaching hospitals for acute care for many medical procedures including mental health services.

In addition the NSW Family and Community Services Ministry (FACS) is working towards an agreement that will afford access by the Norfolk Island Child Welfare Officer to exchange information on child protection measures. FACS will also agree to make available to our Officer up to date web-based training material.

“A commitment that the Government has agreed in the recently signed Funding Agreement with the Commonwealth is to enter a partnership to build capability that will provide children and family support services – the parties have agreed to engage an independent expert to undertake a Review of the existing children and family support services which will Report to both Governments by 30 January 2012,” Mr Sheridan said.

“The Forum has been a great success and I am very pleased to have been invited to participate. This has been a ‘grass-roots’ initiative that I am confident will produce a range of projects that are sustainable and will impact positively for our Island’s future,” the Minister said.

Tim Sheridan Minister for Community Services

KEEP AWAS SULLEN SAFE ON NORFOLK’S ROADS!

Choose your speed ...choose your consequence!

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY!

Don’t Drink and Hoon!

KEEP AWAS SULLEN SAFE!


How Cool How Cool and I Now?

Doof... Doof...

Doof....Hearing Aids! No Joke!Turn your bloody car stereos down...

for all our sakes!

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY!OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY!

SLOW DOWN!

When you get here, you don’t leave!

To be fi rst here is surely a race you don’t want to win!


KEEP THE FUTURE OF ALL AWAS SULLEN SAFE!

It’s not just your life that will be stuffed...

Your actions affect others!


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OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW(For forthcoming auction to be held on site at 2PM on Sunday 16 Oct 2011)

Tidy 4 bedroom dwelling. Concrete driveway &

parking. New front deck with view to the sea.

Spacious open plan living/dining with tiled floor &

high ceiling. Single garage with internal entry.

Garden shed. Approx. 10,000gal. water storage.

This property will be auctioned with a very realistic

reserve (set by vendor just prior to auction).

Any offer made prior to auction will be

submitted for vendor consideration.

Land area 4147m² (over 1 acre).

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Norfolk IslandHospital Auxiliary, Inc.

President’s Report 2011

We have had great support from our community this year. It is important to keep our Hospital going with much needed equipment.

Jaero is still our main income earner. Thanks to Gaylene Christian and Elaine Hughes. A special thanks to Governor’s Lodge for their continued support. To the players, thank you for your donations each week. We have raised $5,000.00. To the girls on the Auxiliary, thank you for your support each week. If you are interested in joining our Jaero group, please give Gaylene a call on 51103 or me on 22683.

Thank you to Coral and David Bell for the use of the office, to Margaret and John Smith for flowers, to Bev Simpson for sale of books at the Sunday Market and to Pete’s Place and NIBS for their ongoing support.

In my report 2010 I mentioned curtains and theatre drapes at $967.00; seat and lights for Age Care, $430.00. This money came from this year’s budget. Also this year we have purchased two more Blood

Pressure machines, $6, 008.44 (plus $198.94, freight); blankets, $360.00; Aquatic Equipment for the Physio Dept., $391.40; two chairs, $1,047.00; and a Heater, $2,227.31. The two beds that were ordered last year have not arrived. They will cost about $8,000.00.

Many thanks to those people who have given us donations throughout the year. If you would like to join the Auxiliary or be a friend of the Auxiliary, please ring me on 22683.

Yours Sincerely,Marianne Ryan,

President.

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The air of anticipation was high, and stepping into the Paradise Hotel on Saturday night was like stepping from the world of reality into the world of Elvis.

Sandy and her team had done a magnificent job of decorating the room, with full size figures of Elvis, ceiling to floor back drops from the Elvis era on all walls, juke box decorations on each table, & cd’s spinning around overhead from the ceiling.

A sumptuous 4 course meal was served by James (Graceland Canapes, Deep South Sweet Corn Soup, Bitter Fruit & Vegetable Sorbet, 4 Southern Style dishes in large bowls, and finishing with a sensational Memphis Meltdown Ice Cream Sundae).

‘Best Elvis’ Contest . . .

held on Saturday 24th Septemberat the Paradise Hotel

Wow! What a night it was!Souvenir menus and programs with pictures of the

performing artists adorned each table.Trent was at his exuberant best as MC. As each

performer came out, the audience went wild!Every performer put on a splendid performance,

and any one of the contenders could have been the winner.

Our two local lads performed brilliantly. Phil (Lully) and Brandt were up there with the best & were hot contenders to win the $1,000 prize and inaugural trophy.

The Travel Centre would like to give a big thank you to the many people who helped to make the evening such an outstanding success.

John ‘Elvis’ Collins John commenced with a soulful

rendition of In the Ghetto & finished

by leading the audience around the room in a very lively

conga train to Viva Las Vegas.It’s no wonder he won the

Special Award for‘Mr Stimulation’

and . . .

Phil Macrae Phil (Lully) Macrae took out the

Special Award for ‘Mr Nostalgia’. The audience went wild when he

came on stage.His first number was

‘That’s all right Mama’followed by a moving rendition

of ‘How Great Thou Art’

Jacqueline Feilich...’She is the King’ It was easy to see why Jacqueline took out the

Special Award for Stage Presence. The audience was absolutely transfixed during her

amazing performance. Jacqueline’s songs were:

Tomorrow Never Comes, It’s Your Baby,You Rock It and I Really Don’t Want to Know

Brandt McRitchie Brandt took out the award for

‘Mr Charisma’ andreally looked the part.

What a polished performance! He wowed the audience withBlue Suede Shoes, All Shook Up and The Wonder of You

and . . .

the winner was...Gabe Phoenix – Elvis Rising

Gabe with the Inaugural Norfolk Island Best Elvis’ Trophy.Wife Bronwen left, Agnes Hain, Event Organiser

and Sponsor in centreGabe gave a world class performance and took out the

Outright Winner Prize. His songs were:C’mon Everybody, Tender Feeling and Love me

John ‘Elvis’ Collins, Agnes Hain,Jacqueline Feilich, Leanne Koveskali

and Gabe Phoenixhaving some fun and relaxing after the contest.

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This week’s special: Roast Lamb, Peas & Gravy

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SUDOKU RULESFill in the grid sothat every column,every row and every3x3 box containsthe digits 1 through9. There is no mathinvolved. You solveeach puzzle withreasoning and logic.Each puzzle onlyhas one solution.Last week’s solution

Sudoku Number 136 - Medium

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The following is an extract on the life of John Wesley, from “A Frank Boreham Treasury.”

“It is a beautiful thing to have been brought near to the Kingdom of God. Many influences combined to bring John Wesley near. To begin with, he had a mother; one of the most amazing mothers that even England – that land of noble mothers – has produced. Susanna Wesley was a marvel of nature and a miracle of grace. To begin with, she was the twenty-fifth child of her father; and, to go on with, she had nineteen children of her own! And she found time for each of them. In one of her letters, she tells how deeply impressed she was on reading the story of the evangelistic efforts of the Danish missionaries in India. ‘It came into my mind,’ she says, ‘that I might do more than I do. I resolved to being with my own children. I take such proportion of time as I can best spare to discourse every night with each child by itself.’ Later on, people began to marvel at her remarkable influence over her children. ‘There is no mystery about the matter,’ she writes again, ‘I just took Molly alone with me into my own room every Monday night, Hetty every Tuesday night, Nancy every Wednesday, Jacky every Thursday, and so on; that was all!’ Yes, that was all; but see how it turned out! ‘I cannot remember,’ says John Wesley, ‘I cannot remember ever having kept back a doubt form my mother; she was the one heart to whom I went in absolute confidence, from my babyhood until the day of her death.’ Such an influence could only tend to bring him near to the kingdom of God.

“Then there was the fire! John never forgot that terrible night. He was only six. He woke up to find the old rectory ablaze from the ground to the roof. By some extraordinary oversight, he had been forgotten when everybody else was dragged from the burning building. In the nick of time, just before the roof fell in with a crash, a neighbor, by climbing on another man’s shoulders, contrived to rescue the terrified child at the window. To the last day of his life Wesley preserved a crude picture of the scene. And underneath it all was written, ‘Is not this a brand plucked from the burning?’ It affected him as a somewhat similar escape affected Clive. ‘Surely God intends to do some great thing by me that He has so miraculously preserved me!’,

exclaimed the man who afterwards added India to the British empire. When a young fellow of eighteen, Richard Baxter was thrown by a restive horse under the wheel of a heavy wagon. Quite unaccountably, the horses instantly stopped. ‘My life was miraculously saved,’ he wrote, ‘and I then and there resolved that it should be spent in the service of others.’ Dr. Guthrie regarded as one of the potent spiritual influences of his life his marvelous deliverance from being dashed to pieces over a precipice as Arbroath. In his Grace Abounding, Bunyan tells how he was affected by the circumstance that the man who took his place at the siege of Leichester was shot through the head while on sentry duty and killed instantly. Such experiences tend to bring men within sight of the kingdom of God. Wesley never forgot the fire.”

J. O’Malley

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“We need to stand up with Pride”

The Hon. Robin Adams, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly said that she had not intended to speak at the last Assembly meeting, “but Minister Nobbs has given an opening by bringing to the fore, Norfolk Air” and she went on to say:-.

“I would like to take the opportunity to add to the comments which he has made and to thank not only Norfolk Air, but to take us back just a little bit further and to record into history my thanks to former member Mrs. Jack, former member Mr. Gardner and the Chief Minister today, who had the courage at a time when we were very much in need of a new airline arrangement because of certain circumstances which are not relevant today.

What is relevant today is that we stepped up to the mark, we took the plunge, we gambled and I want to record how well we’ve done.

How well we’ve done up until the point where the world had a global financial melt down and one of the major demographics that serviced our tourist industry - self funded retirees and people of that age group - who no longer had the disposable income because of their loss with the financial melt down, were no longer our market as we were used to, and so we moved on a slide.

I am not saying that was the only reason. We’ve got the strong Australian dollar, we’ve many other forces all outside of our control which have contributed to the position we find ourselves in today.

Let us not attach blame anywhere. It is time to stop the blame. It is time to acknowledge how well we have done - 1800 people - this tiny little community, a dot in the Pacific Ocean, and stand up with pride, pat ourselves on the back and say ‘well done Norfolk Island’. ‘Well done former members and our Chief Minister today’.

Have some pride in ourselves and our achievements. It is time to put aside the blame. Other forces outside of our control have helped with the problems that we have here today”.

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REMEMBER! - WHEN YOU SEE....

An Ambulance, A Fire Tender or The Policewith their hazard lights or sirens on

Please Move Safely Off The Road And Let Them Pass!It May Be Your Child Or Loved One.... Your Property On Fire... Or Your Family In Need Of Police Assistance.

Remember - Shef yus poet orf d’ roed!Remember - Shef yus poet orf d’ roed!

Norfolk Island Tourism celebrates World Tourism Day

(WTD)WTD is celebrated annually on 27 September. Its

purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The theme of World Tourism Day 2011 is ‘Tourism –linking cultures’ and according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation it provides an opportunity to highlight tourism’s role in bringing the cultures of the world together and promoting global understanding through travel. In 2010, 940 million tourists travelled to a different country, coming into direct contact with the tangible – art, monuments and the intangible – music, food, traditions and culture. WTD 2011 aims to draw attention to the importance of preserving and promoting the cultures of the world in all their forms.

Last Tuesday the Visitors Information Centre area was alive and kicking with lots of activities and there was a real buzz around the Bicentennial complex! NI Tourism would like to thank the visitors and community of Norfolk for helping us celebrate World Tourism Day. It was such a great day!

We would particularly like to thank George Smith, Darls, Fletch and Karen from Radio Norfolk for the outside broadcast and to all the visitors who chatted to the announcers on air! National Parks and Forestry for the plants, Ruffy Stevens, Eddie Miratana and Kane

Henderson of Dial-a Digger! Lisa Richard and her team at the Museums for the power point presentation, Greg Magri for his weaving demonstration, Freddy with his local coffee and to Teddy, Pat, Donna, Marita, Colleen and the Philatelic girls for setting up their market stalls – adding extra atmosphere to the day, to the great team at the VIC also, yorlyi’s contribution was greatly appreciated.

Rhonda Griffiths, Norfolk Island Tourism.www.theworldofnorfolk.com.au

‘AFSKED” to Thomas from all the girls and ‘Joey’ at the Visitors Information Centre. Happy travels to you, Ange and Ollie. We might “see yorlyi morla” – in Denmark one day!

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE, AUSTRALIA,

NORFOLK ISLANDPAP SMEAR

The Pap smear [or Papanicolaou smear] is a cervical cell sample prepared for viewing under a microscope.

It can reveal the presence of precancerous and cancerous cells in the cervix and is regarded as a crucial screening test that should be performed regularly throughout a

Woman’s life, starting from the time she becomes sexually active.

Since its introduction in the 1940s, the Pap smear has contributed to a massive worldwide reduction in deaths due to cervical cancer.

Taking the smear is a simple and painless procedure that can be performed in a doctor’s office. Medical advice should be sought on the frequency with which Pap Smears need to be taken because it may vary according to a patient’s personal history. Be advised by your doctor. BQ

DIVISION NOTESTHANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAINThank you to the School, for their “fund raising”

gold coin day.Thank you to the many donations for the St. John to

be able to provide Defibrillators which saves lives.Thank you for the donation for the added area and

cupboard at Foodlands for the Defibrillator [now in place].

Thank you also for the donation for the St. John to purchase a Defibrillator at the airport.

Watch next weeks paper for details on the use of these Defibullators.

Dr. Wendy Brazil A celebration Of her life Great Hall University House

24th September 2011 Over 200 people attended, many had to

stand at the back of the Hall, they were family, friends, fellow professors, teachers and students [present and past] and Allen Kerr who always attended hers and Norman [Wendy’s husband] Sunday mornings teas. It was at one of these teas that I first met Owen Walsh; I had known Bianca his wife of course.

Her son David Brazil acted as MC. There were a number of Tributes, many humorous of how she rushed into a class she was teaching, French, Greek or Latin, with books under her arm and her academic cape flying, after humorous greetings, class started on time. Interspersed with songs from the choir that she had sung and/or trained with. David also showed a very quick slide show which featured scenes of Wendy on Norfolk Island.

Later we gathered in the Common Room where we were able to talk with all those who had gathered to farewell Wendy.

I felt it was a very fitting end to a wonderful and popular person, my sister.

Bonnie Quintal

CALLING AN AMBULANCE When confronted by a sudden accident or illness and you want help.The quickest way to get help:

• Ring for the Ambulance, 22091 or 911• Give the exact location, landmarks etc.• Speak slowly and clearly.• Give your name and the phone number you are ringing from.• Give the number of casualities [if a multi person accident]• Give the name of the patient if known [this is important on Norfolk as the

hospital will have records of that person]• State if any other emergency service is required eg. Police, Cliff rescue etc.• Do NOT hang up till the hospital hangs up, they may have other questions

they would like to ask.

Telephone

22091 or 911

.SUBJECT TO INTEREST.* Any one interested in Evening First Aid or CPR

classes; starting 6pm if so please contact Louise 23181 or Delwyn 53533 prior to this date for book and registration.

SKILL DRILL Keep this date 25th.Octobver free for a special drill, at the St. John Hall to listen to a special training foe Stress and grievance Resolutions. This will be in conjunction with the police.

Remember new members are always welcome, just come along to any First Aid class or Skill Drill and meet a very friendly group of people.

Bonnie Quintal

And we consider ourselves blessed as Norfolk Island put on its very best face to welcome the overseasFestival participants and presenters to its shores – blue sky days, warm temperatures and no wind –what more could we ask for really.

We thank presenter Gaye Evans for providing the followingwrite up on the Festival –

“This year's presenters were Michael Roads, HelenBarnes, Kay Harriman and Gaye Evans. Although a greatnumber of people on island came along to varioussessions, the overseas group who attended the entirefestival had their own celebration and here they are

“Helen Barnes is a frequentvisitor to Norfolk Island andis known well. Today shelives and works in bothAuckland and Egypt so hertime management skills aresecond to none. If you arelooking for a fantastic tour ofAncient Egypt, working withthe energies of thepyramids, then Helen is theone to contact.

Michael Roads who was accompanied by his wife Carolyn gave six very popular presentations whichwere well attended by visitors and locals. Michael, who presented at workshops on the Island in 1996and 2003, now travels the world giving lectures and presentations so we were very lucky to have him asa presenter. We have heard a number of locals saying they hope to attend his 5-day Intensive Retreaton the Sunshine Coast, next March.

“I (Gaye) presented a Hot Spots tour where a number of us trailed theisland, tuning in to the different energies that Norfolk holds ~ and wesurely have a number of them. Elemental; Lemurian; Atlantian; StarFields; Convict; Whales and Dolphins; Angels ~ we have them all!Great afternoon but of course, we ran out of time. Never mind. Join usnext year.

“Kay Harriman works withcolour using her owncards that she's publishedand her ownaromatherapy essences.

Kay is particularly fond of working with animals and there is animmediate reciprocal love. Kay attended the Festival last year andflew in again to enjoy it this year.’

Helen and Robin say a big thank you to all those who attended the Festival sessions – both local andfrom overseas - as without you coming along the Festival would not have been the success that it was.A big thank you also to Derek and Andrea for opening their home to us and to Charles Christian-Baileyfor a great venue at Christian’s Cave. Well done all ucklun.

The Festival is over foranother year and in thewords of one of theoverseas attendees at theFestival “It was such awonderful week” & thatpretty well says it all!

Conjuntivitis, Bee Stings and Rat Bait Poisoning

All very different, all too commonat the moment.Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis or inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye can be caused by many different things including , viruses, bacteria, foreign bodies (eg grass awn) I have seen a dozen or so cases of bacterial conjunctivitis in the last few weeks. Here’s what to look for and when to treat.

Signs: • Discharge from the eye. It generally starts clear

and watery and then becomes thick, containing mucus or yellowy pus. The lids may become thick with pus. The conjunctiva (or normally pink part) of the eye becomes red and swollen

• Blinking or Squinting. • Pawing & rubbing at the eye. • Third eye

Treatment:Very mild cases can be treated by flushing with

saline solution.Once there is mucus or pus present it is time to visit

the clinic for some antibiotic ointment which is applied to the eye several times a day.

Bee StingsSpring has sprung and the bees are busy around

the garden at the moment – as a consequence we have seen lots of dogs with bee stings.

Signs include swelling around the affected area – probably 90% are around the muzzle as that’s generally the “curious” part. Some dogs will show extreme swelling across the whole body and show signs of laboured breathing as the area around the throat swells. The other relatively common thing we will see is vomiting or occasionally shaking.

Treatment:Firstly look for and remove the stinger if you can

find it – it’s usually in the middle of the swollen area.In general, I treat all dogs (and cats) with bee stings

as they do not understand not to itch it, commonly become quite distressed, and often we do not know how severe their reaction to the sting will be. Treatment involves the use of anti-inflammatories and antihistamine injections to relieve the swelling and irritation.

Rat BaitJust a brief note on Rat Bait Poisoning as I will

follow up on this in a couple of weeks – we have had quite a few dogs accidentally poisoned with rat bait. The main thing I want to impress upon people is that:

a) Ring the Veterinary Clinic IMMEDIATELY if you see your dog eat rat bait. We need to make them vomit and dispense some tablets to ensure they do not become ill.

b) Your dog does not become sick straight away (i.e within the first few hours)with Rat Bait – the common misconception is that they will become ill and vomit.

c) If you are using Rat Bait on your property let your neighbours, and any workers know you have done so.

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What’s on at the

On 2 and 5 October“Fast & Furious 5”

Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne JohnsonThe legendary Dom Toretto partners with outlaw

cop Brian O’Conner on the opposite side of the law in exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hunted by the ruthless Agent Hobbs and an army of corrupt cops working for a deadly drug kingpin, Toretto and O’Conner reunite the gang from previous Fast adventures to pull off one last job – an insane heist worth $100 million! Rated M. Contains violence and coarse language.

5th October “Rio” Animated/Family.

Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, and enjoys a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda. Blue and Linda think he’s the last of his kind but, when they learn about another Macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, the head to the exotic city to find Jewel, Blu’s female counterpart. Not long after they arrive Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. Blue escapes, aided by the street smart Jewel and a group of wisecracking and smooth-talking city birds. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda. Rated G.

Fast & Furious 5 (M) 125 mins

Sunday, 2 October 5.30 pmWednesday, 5 October 3.30 pm

RIO (G) 96 mins

Wednesday, 5 October 1.30 pm

Red Dog (PG) 92 mins

Wednesday, 5 October 6.30 pmFriday, 7 October 7.30 pmSaturday, 8 October 7.30 pmSunday, 10 October 5.30 pmWednesday, 12 October 3.30 pm

Comfy armchairs - bar facilities available

MOVIE TIMES

Adults $12 - Children (under 15) $6

Enquiries 23437 or 22115 (World Traders)

MOVIE TICKET PRICES______________________

During the holidays - all NICS students $6

From 5 October – “Red Dog”Starring Koko the dog, Josh Lucas, Noah Taylor,

Luke Ford, Rachael Taylor, When Red Dog first arrives in the dusty Western

Australian mining town of Dampier in 1971, he has no master and jumps into any lap or any car that wants him. But when American floater John comes to town to work as the driver of a workers’ bus, Red Dog takes to him. The locals all love him, with the exception of the caravan park manager and his cat. As does newcomer Nancy who works in admin. She and John become a couple and Red Dog their much loved pet. So, when John fails to come home one day, Red Dog waits for him ... and waits ...and waits. Despondent, he finally sets off to track John down on an epic journey around Western Australia. Rated PG.

Coming soonLast Night

The Yellow Handkerchief

Pirates of the Caribbean:on Stranger Tides

Water for Elephants

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THIS WEEK

Red Cross Big Cake BakeRed Cross is holding a “Big Cake Bake” Australia Wide, this October to raise funds to

assist vulnerable families around the world.

The Norfolk Island Branch of the Australian Red Cross is holding a Cake Stallin the Norfolk Mall on Friday morning 7th October

Please assist this worthy cause by baking and/or buying a cake (or biscuits) at the stall

For more information please ‘phone Ann Wright on 22739 or Anne Signal on 22181

Community Arts News

Elvis Tribute Nightwith Elvis – the Voice –

Andy Stankovich“Are you lonesome tonight, ......”?. No , we certainly

weren’t lonesome at the RSL last Friday night when Elvis – the Voice – Andy Stankovich sang to a packed house. The crowd was amazed, close your eyes and indeed Elvis was there. It was just fantastic to hear so many of the songs that made Elvis so famous. And the outfits – wow – authentic replicas all the way from Las Vegas. Loved the white outfit with the beaded eagle on the back.

Andy soon had the crowd up singing and dancing to many of Elvis’ classic songs. There was even a group of screaming fans dressed up to the nines with long gold boots and beehive hairdos! They were having a ball.

Community Arts thanks Agnes Hain and the Travel Centre staff for making the evening possible and a huge thank you to Andy for giving so generously of his time and talent to help Community Arts raise funds for the Pacific Arts Festival to be held in the Solomon Islands next July. Many thanks too to the RSL Committee and to Felecia and Mesu from the RSL Bistro.

Hip Hop Dancing with Riley Bourne:Lots of action at the Uniting Church Hall this

past week. Riley Bourne, guest hip hop teacher from Auckland has been very busy with two groups of very enthusiastic pupils – a total of 38 children have taken part in the classes during the week. They have had so much fun learning from Riley and especially love the part where they form a circle and each has a turn to do their “own moves” – Riley being the first! The week will conclude with a short presentation for family and friends this afternoon at 2 p.m.

Thank you to Riley for coming to Norfolk to share his love of hip hop with the children and a small group of adults. Just 14, Riley has choreographed all the routines the groups have been learning during the week. His dream is to one day run his own dance studio and watching him work with the children this week his dream will definitely become a reality!! Trudy, his Mum, encourages and supports him all the way.

Thank you to Wendy Burrell for introducing Riley and Trudy to Community Arts and for hosting them during their visit.

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Argentine Ants Update.

Spring Alert!After a wet (& cold by Norfolk standards) winter we

are now moving into spring with increasing daylight and warmth as we approach summer.

This time of year brings increased Argentine ant activity. Ants, Argentine and others are starting to come out of their winter shelter to forage and expand their range.

The question is regularly asked “can we really expect to eradicate this pest from Norfolk Island? While the experience in larger places is not encouraging we are currently at a critical point in our eradication battle.

Monitoring of areas treated earlier this year are showing encouraging results with all of the newer infestations significantly reduced and the more entrenched areas showing various levels of improvement.

The well entrenched western infestation will be the main challenge for this season.

A team of field workers has been recruited and an initial consignment of bait has been received from New Zealand on the September voyage of the Norfolk Guardian.

Currently Argentine ants are in any warm dry shelter they can find, typically in building structures, logs, cracks in fence posts, and in hollow stems of dry vegetation such as tree fern fronds, paw- paw trunks and leaf stems etc. As conditions dry out and warm up ants will move to places such as bases of trees, under rocks and concrete etc.

A distribution map has been prepared and is available for viewing at the Health and Quarantine office and Post Office in the near future. Preserved samples of both queen and worker Argentine Ants are available for viewing at the Health and Quarantine office.

Moving individual worker ants does not create a new colony; however a queen with just a few workers can start a new nest and colony.

Transporting soil, gravel, fire wood, wood chip, sawdust, pallets, timber, whitegoods, televisions, computers, machinery, stored vehicles, vehicle wrecks and dense vegetation all have potential to carry nests and spread the ants.

Tractors, implements and earthmoving equipment that have been used or stored in an infested area are all potential transporters for the ants.

Ant activity will be more obvious as we move into warmer months.

Left uncontrolled, the damage and cost this pest would cause to the Norfolk Island environment, economy and tourism is massive.

If anyone has noticed suspicious ant activity, please contact the Health and Quarantine office on 22609 or email [email protected]

Where an infestation is suspected, non-toxic lure pots are used to collect and identify specimens. To effect eradication or control, it is important that all outbreaks are detected and treated.

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This Week at Norfolk Island Museum

Our Last TsunamiOne of the buildings that the Museum occupies is

the Pier Store. As this building sits right on Kingston Pier at one corner it is only metres from the sea and at the other, about 20 metres away. It was designed as a commissariat (the Russian word for store), and built right on the edge of the pier to be convenient for the loading of supplies almost straight from the longboats pulled up alongside the pier. One of the key issues for us today is that salt water and metal artefacts don’t mix well together so our conservation programs are critical. However another thing we have to think about and plan for is what happens if a disaster hits the building. One of those disasters could be a tsunami and as one has already hit the building in 1834, it is not an impossible scenario.

The Commandant at the time on the 8th May 1834 was Major Anderson. In a letter he wrote to the Colonial Secretary describing the event (unknown in those days as a tsunami), it is clear that it was a frightening experience. As a result the decision was made to build a new Commissariat much further back from the sea in a place where vital supplies would not be in danger of being wiped out by a similar event. The following extracts from Major Anderson’s letter written on the 24th June 1834, held in the NSW State Records, describes the destruction.

“Sir,It is with much concern I have the Honor to report

to you for the Information of His Excellency the Governor that this settlement was Visited on the night of the 8th May between the Hours of 9 and 10 o’clock by a most alarming rise and overflow of the Sea, from which we received considerable damage and a fearful

warning of the insecurity at all times of almost all the Public Buildings where they now stand.

As soon as the first approach of the event (margin note ‘Rise of the Tide’) was reported to me, I instantly repaired to the spot and found the whole of the road along the beach, and in front of the Principal Buildings from opposite Government House, to beyond the Commissariat stores under water, varying in depth from a few inches, to upwards of three feet with each returning wave. The first building I got to was the New Lumber Yard, in which the Sea had lodged, washing through the Gate, nearly a foot deep. I passed on to the Prisoners Barracks and found the water had only reached the outer gate, but on going on farther towards the Gaol, the depth of the water increased every Inch, and in front of, and in every part of that Building, beyond, we had it upwards of three feet, rushing so violently in its progress, that I immediately ordered the Prisoners confined there on the Chains, /83/ to be at once removed under cover of the Piquet to the Civil Hospital for the night...

...The Sea had broken through the Windows of the Commanding Officer’s rooms, and beyond the building into the Stockade of the Settlement Guard House; and also up to the Commissariat Stores and into the Boat Sheds...The Commissariat did not suffer, although its safety appeared for some time doubtful, but the strongest parts of the Boat Sheds were forced open and very considerably injured. The Boats were partly floating, and one of them received some damage and would have been carried away altogether had it not been chained to the others and to the Sheds...

At daylight on the 9th I went round and found in addition to what I have stated, that a considerable portion of the ground in front of the Commissariat, with the Beach Guard Stockade, and Heavy Pier, and landing place were wholly washed away; and a similar encroachment made all along the Beach, but more especially behind my Office, and opposite the gaol, and also nearly in front of the Convicts’ Barracks, where the Salt House stood, of which scarcely a stone remained. Farther on, and to the Eastwood of the Stone


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On the morning of the 9th the weather appeared worse, and fearing a second visit I had the Boats and other property, together with all the materials from the Carpenters’ Shop removed up the Hill; and also as much Beef and Flour from the Commissariat Stores as the Parson’s House could contain and which is since found to be equal to Two Months provisions for all on the Island. The building has since been secured with Iron Bars on the windows. I considered this last step necessary for two reasons – first, lest the Sea should deprive us of all our Provisions; and secondly because, if so visited, all the Buildings on the Beach must suffer the same fate, and I should then have no alternative but to throw open the Doors of the Prisoners’ Barracks for the safety of their lives. I trust therefore that this arrangement will meet the approbation of His Excellency the Governor.

On the 9th the Prisoners on the Chains were removed from the Hospital yard to the Convicts Barracks; but it was not until the 19th May that the gaol was in a fit state to receive them; nor was the Commandant’s Office re-occupied until the 22nd. Nearly all the carpenters and Masons with about forty men more have been employed exclusively since in repairing the above damages – the Salt House, Boat Sheds, pier, and Landing Place, with Stockade etc are rebuilt, and the ground in front of the Commissariat raised upwards of two feet; the gaol yard is also raised; and other embankments made, but much yet remains to be done, the ultimate success of which must after all be doubtful...

Under every consideration of this subject, I have your Honor strongly to recommend that Commissariat Stores may be built as soon as possible on the same line, and under the immediate protection of the Military barracks, the distance from the landing place being only by my measurement 700 yards....”

A new Commissariat was hastily begun in February

1834 and the building was ready for occupation just eight months later. There is possible evidence of the haste with which it was built with submergence on the front western corner appearing as they built, which was not rectified but adjustments made so the building work could continue. The rather odd design that Luggard created with the front stairs covering some of the basement windows, is possibly also a sign of the haste with which plans were drawn up. Clearly, this was a very frightening event and clearly today we need to be well prepared of the possibility of a similar event occurring again.

Lisa Richards

This Week at Norfolk Island Museum - continued.

TODAYOctober 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year.

1795 Belgium is conquered by France.

1843 The News of the World tabloid begins publication in London.

1869 Austria issues the world’s first postcards.

1880 First electric lamp factory is opened by Thomas Edison.

1903 Baseball: The Boston Americans play the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of the modern World Series

1942 First flight of the Bell XP-59 “Aircomet”.

1946 Nazi leaders are sentenced at Nuremberg Trials.

1958 NASA is created to replace NACA.

1964 Japanese Shinkansen (“bullet trains”) begin high-speed rail service from Tokyo to Osaka.

1969 Concorde breaks the sound barrier for the first time.

1978 Tuvalu gains independence from the United Kingdom.

1982 Sony launches the first consumer compact disc player (model CDP-101).

1992 Cartoon Network launches.

2009 The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom takes over the judicial functions of the House of Lords.

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“Iwi Faul gu work”Earlier this year Norfolk Island had a visit from

Professor Kate Burridge of Monash University. Professor Burridge is a linguist and during her visit she spoke with local Norf’k Laengwij Consultant Gaye Evans. On Kate’s return to Melbourne she put Professor John Hajek in touch with Gaye to work on a Norf’k Laengwij project. John works at the Research Unit for Multilingualism & Cross-Cultural Communication at the University of Melbourne (RUMACCC). As part of a major early literacy initiative for children around the world, RUMACCC is proud to have launched a series of early readers in many languages. These readers are designed to help children enjoy reading in their mother tongue so that they are better able to learn to read and write in the official languages of their home countries. They preserve, in print, the world’s linguistic and cultural diversity whilst also showing parents and educators how easy it is to prepare enjoyable reading materials ~ starting with pencil and paper and then with a little help from the computer. The Norf’k project started with the wellknown traditional folk story from South Sulawesi “Chicken Little goes for a walk”. The story has been retold by Murti Bunanta with drawings by Katrina Langford and it is adapted and translated in the Norf’k Laengwij by Gaye Evans and John Hajek into “Iwi Faul gu work”.

Gaye says that this is an exciting project for the Norf’k Laengwij” as these books can be downloaded for free ~ in either colour or black and white, so that children can colour them in themselves ~ from the website http://rumaccc.unimelb.edu.au/reading/index.html”. Gaye believes that “Iwi Faul gu work” is Norfolk Island’s first ebook in the Norf’k Laengwij

A Page from the Past Friday, 3rd October 1969 - Faster through Customs -

Only 20 per cent of air passengers arriving in Australia will undergo a Customs search in future.

The Federal Comptroller-General of Customs (Mr. Carmody) said that the new plan had been devised by Collectors of Customs from all States and the Northern Territory.

He said that 80 per cent of airline passengers would now be able to go straight from the airport to taxis. “The rest will go through customs. And I can assure you they will wish they had been in the 80 per cent who were not searched. No one will know whether they will be searched or not. This is the psychological deterrent. Our men, in fact, are psychologists. If you twitch your left eye the wrong way, that may be enough for us to go on”.

French Returned Servicemen to Visit - Word has been received that a party of French ex-servicemen and their wives, will be visiting Norfolk from Saturday, 8th November until Tuesday 11th.

Board discusses further Advertising Cam-paign- Last Friday evening, members of the Tourist Board discussed with Mr. John Fuller, a partner in the firm of Singleton, Palmer, Strauss and McCallum, a further proposal to advertise Norfolk Island as a tourist resort in New South Wales, Victoria and in New Zealand.

The proposal outlined, consists of an 8-page coloured insert in the Australian Womens Weekly. The cost of this production will be borne on a co-operative basis by the Tourist Board and the various travel agencies in New South Wales, Victoria and New Zealand.

The Board intends to purchase separately, several thousand of this supplement, to be be used as its official brochure. (Tom’s note - Can you remember the brochure with the heading - “Norfolk Island, the most boring place in the world!”.

Captain William Driver and ‘Old Glory’ - “About as far apart as one can get in the U.S.A. are two cities that have helped to bring into public news a little of early Pitcairn history. One is the city of Salem on the Massachusetts Atlantic coast and the other is Laguna Beach on the Pacific coast near Los Angeles. Captain Nichols, the Director of the Salem Chamber of Commerce, found in the Museum there, an interesting letter which is marked as Exhibit No. 108,043. This letter was written by George Nobbs and the following is a copy:- “Pitcairn’s Island, September 3rd, 1831. This is to certify that Captain Driver of the Brig ‘Chas. Doggett’ of Salem carried sixty five of the inhabitants of Pitcairn’s Island from Tahiti back to their native land during which passage Captain Driver behaved with the greatest kindness and humanity”. Signed George H. Nobbs, Teacher, Arthur Quintale, John Buffett, John Evans.

Over on the West coast at Laguna Beach is a club known ‘Daughters of the American Revolution’ with Mrs. Fred C. Ross as a very active leader. Each year this club holds a Patriots Day Parade through the city to pay tribute to the Founding Fathers. February 22nd, 1969, was chosen to be the day to pay tribute to Captain William Driver. He was the one who first called the flag ‘Old Glory’ and his flag with the 24 stars is kept in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Captain Driver left the sea in 1837 and moved to Nashville, Tennessee where everyone soon knew about ‘Old Glory’ which flag was also flown when he took the people back to Pitcairn Island. With the outbreak of the Civil War, Driver sewed ‘Old Glory’ inside a quilt or comforter on his bed where the Confederate forces were never able to find it. When the Union Army took Nashville in 1862, he ripped ‘Old Glory’ from its hiding place and with an escort of Union soldiers, ran it up on the flagstaff of the Capitol to cries of ‘Old Glory’. The 6th Ohio regiment took up the name officially for their flag and marched and fought under it until the close of the war, following which the name of ‘Old Glory’ for our Flag was taken up by the entire nation. Today, our flag flies both day and night over Captain Driver’s grave in Nashville”.

Show News- Judging of the gardens and of the sand modelling competitions took place last Sunday.

Miss Marie Bailey, Mrs. C.J. Cameron and Mr. J. Startin Field, were well and truly put to the test in making some of their decisions.

Mrs. D. Harker, John and Jane Carr, Wayne Boniface, Lynette Nobbs and Joint winners Allen Bataille and the Tavener brothers were some of the prize winners.

There were 39 entrants in the Sand modelling and Mrs. Mary Nobbs, the originator of these competitions was one of the Judges. She was helped by Miss Mary Winch and Mr. John Brooks.

Prize winners were:- Pre-school and Infants - 1st Leon McCowan, 2nd John Thiering, 3rd Tony Nobbs. Primary - 1st Maxine Christian, 2nd Stephen Thiering, 3rd Debbie Sheridan. Secondary - 1st joint effort of David Sanders and Bruce McCowan, 2nd another joint effort by Jennifer Vink and Raewyn Herman.

New Layout for Golf Course - “Local players will find the longer layout of the golf course quite a challenge, but I am sure they will lift their game to meet it” said Mr. Al Howard, Golf Course Architect, who has been on Norfolk under the auspices of the Rothmans National Sports Foundation, studying and making suggestions for the improvement of the Island’s golf course.

We understand it is hoped that the new course, now increased to 6,372 yards will be ready for the opening of next year’s season. Together with the unique character of the course, this could enable the Golf Club to organise amateur team golf events along the lines of the Bowling club’s ‘Bounty’ Tournament

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Thank You from theSouth Pacific Games Golf Team

After much anxiety if we would miss the opening because of the bad weather delay we managed to get there in time for the opening. Our thanks go to Jeff Murdoch and the Norfolk Air team, and also Joe Adams and Juliet Grant for their last minute organisation.

We also wish to express our thanks to the all those that supported our Golf Team to compete in the 2011 South Pacific Games held in New Caledonia. In the short time that we had after the team was announced we managed to raise a total of $2886 which went a long way towards the cost to attend the games. The

cost to compete in the games was in excess of $8,500 for our golf team and in these hard times the assistance was much appreciated.

We would also like to thank all those that supported our two Car Wash events, Foodland for providing the venue, the Norfolk Island Golf Club members and committee, the Youth Sports Fund, and to our resident Golf Professional Umi for his guidance and phone calls to the players. The Norfolk Islander for running our Car Wash adverts, also thanks to those that supplied fish and salads for the fish fry. Thanks also to Chris Magri for his support, encouragement and phone calls to the team while in New Caledonia, and our families and Team Manager Kim Davies. Also thanks to Michael Barry and 38° Clothing for supply of our team shirts.

Our team managed 9th spot out, of the 15 countries that entered, and had the last day not been dropped from the tournament because of heavy rain we would have climbed further up the ladder.

We also must thank Sarlu LeCren, who did a great job as the Chef De Mission, and Milton Bradly and Dennis Sterling of the Amateur Sports and Commonwealth Games Association.

Our thanks to you all,Darren Anderson, Blake O’hara,

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We continue to foster our ties with the Isle of Man who are linked with us by history through the Mutiny on the Bounty and with whom, in 2011, we renewed that link through a Cultural Agreement signed in the Isle of Man on Tynwald Day – the 5th of July. This week we feature their -

“ Diverse Economy”The Isle of Man has arguably the most diversified

economic base in the world for areas of similar size”• “The Island’s long established financial services

sector is itself well diversified with professional services in accounting, banking, fiduciary, insurance, legal and investment

• “The Isle of Man’s Ship Register is supported by international companies offering specialist maritime services in both ship and yacht management, finance, maritime insurance, maritime law and company formation

• “The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry, established for the worldwide registration of high-quality private and corporate aircraft, has a supportive team of professional staff and the neutral nationality prefix ‘M’

• “The Island is one of the busiest areas of film production in the British Isles, having co-produced and co-financed over 85 film, television drama and animation projects since 1995

• “A leading country for the location of companies involved in the space industry, the Island was chosen by the International Space University (ISU) as the location for their first ever international institute – the International Institute of Space Commerce

• “High-tech manufacturers produce essential components for use in submarines, jet aircraft, space shuttles, laser surgery equipment, gas and oil rigs and electric kettles

• “The Island is home to a diversity of niche, quality food producers and manufacturers. Apart from fish and shellfish, we also have cheeses, beers and meat products which consistently win international awards.”

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SALES & TOURISM ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Norfolk Island Tourism is seeking applications for a Sales & Tourism Administration Officer to work alongside our Tourism Consultants in the Visitor Information Centre and also aid with office and administrative functions in the Bureau. Duties include:- Attending to front desk and phone queries.

- Reservations – tours, accommodation, restaurant etc.

- Arranging itineraries for visiting media and industry groups

- Hosting familiarisation tours

- Filing and other administrative duties

- Assist with accounting, record keeping and other functions under the direction of the Operations Manager

The successful candidate must have strong administrative and/or accounts clerk background with high competence on all facets of Microsoft Office Suite.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of Norfolk Island’s Tourism industry, excellent interpersonal skills, experience with cash handling and a demonstrated ability to work well autonomously or as part of a team. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded.

This role will be for an initial contracted period of six months with an option to renew for up to two years. A job description can be obtained by contacting Meliame Plant on 22147 during office hours, or via email [email protected]. Applications should be in writing and submitted by 5.00pm, Monday 3rd October 2011.

Applications are to be marked “Confidential” and forwarded to: Operations Manager, Norfolk Island Tourism Bureau, P.O. Box 211, Norfolk Island 2899, or via email to [email protected] .







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Probably the best day we have had for footy all year last Sunday saw the 2011 Presentation day. We started off the day with games against the Mum’s, Dad’s and anyone else that was related to players which the players enjoy every year. The under 7’s were first, followed by the 10’s, then getting into the big games of the 13’s and Junior A’s, which seems to bring the best out of the players and some of the oldies that feel fit enough to play, but aren’t so sure once the final whistle is blown.

Once the games were over and the ice was broken out for a few old injuries, and the players had their sausage and drink we got the formal part of the day underway.

There thankyou’s directed at the Sponsor’s, Referee’s, Coaches, Parents, Uncle and Aunties, Grandparents and generally anyone that had provided assistance or gave their generous time as without these people, it would make that much harder for the club.

We then started handing out the trophies for the year and I will just list the Grade awards and then the Overall winners.

Under 7’s / Under 10’sGreen Coaches Award – Kurt Bender-ChristianBlues Coaches Award – Zac SingerGold Coaches Award – Trey MillsGold Coaches Award – Cameron RogersMost Improved – Ben ElliottMost Improved – Nathan WebsterMost Consistent – Jonny SheridanMost Consistent – Kai EvansMost Tries – Jude WakefieldMost Tries – Saxon SnellBest and Fairest – Jedd GardnerBest and Fairest – Terry Rigby Player of the Year – Jude WakefieldPlayer of the Year – Saxon Snell

Under 13’s / Junior A’s Blues Coaches Award – Tae evans Blues Coaches Award – Tyson McCoyGold Coaches Award – Mason WilkinsonReds Coaches Award – Brad WellingtonMost Improved – OiHuna BarffMost Improved – Levi SingerMost Consistent – Rueben biggMost Consistent – Will PartridgeMost Tries – Tiaan ChristianMost Tries – Martyn BiggBest and Fairest – Beau MagriBest and Fairest – Teva evans Player of the Year – Adam BuffettPlayer of the Year – Daniel Griffiths

The Overall trophy winners wereThe Alan “Puddles” Buffett Encouragement award

– Liam YelavichMost Improved – Kyle HudsonMost Consistent – Kya SnellHighest Points Scorer – Saxon SnellYelavich Panel Repairs, Rookie of the Year – Eamon

KennerlyBurnt Pine Travel’s best and Fairest – Manu

NaiteiteiUnited Football Club’s Overall Player of the Year

– Martyn BiggPlayers picked to go to the NSWRL Academy 12

-16 year old skills camp was Beau Magri and Lucian Forsyth.

Congratulations to all the winners for 2011, but also to all the players of the 2011 season, you were all great, played some great footy and we hope to see you all back in 2012.

Our photo shows Suzie Bigg with Martyn Bigg the United Football Club’s

Overall Player of the Year Winner.

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TNB. We are glad to have on board, “Christian Bailey Agencies” as our new sponsor and the winning team on the night won a bottle of wine each.

So as not to clash with the continuation of Triples on a Wednesday we will be changing the format to Open Pairs. This means, that those couples that stay together can play together. Even if you are not in that category you can grab a mate (male or female) and make up a team.

There will be nightly prizes, plus some mighty prizes for the winners and runners up. We will be instigating a Winners and Losers Comp for six weeks. This means if you lose your first round game you will be up against another losing team, as will the teams that win, will play another winning team to have two short games a night. This will enable all teams to play against each other.

So if you want a lot of fun, remember this is open to anybody who wants to play regardless as to whether you have played before or not. You can even bring your mother in law. Call the Club to enter or come down for a coldie and stick your team on the entry sheet. Numbers are limited. Listen to the radio for more details during the next few days.

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Hambantota’sCommonwealth Games 2018has received a massive boost

September 26th, 2011.Hambantota’s bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth

Games has received a massive boost after its concept was widely praised by European delegates who have just completed a visit to the Sri Lankan city.

The group representing Cyprus, England, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Malta, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales share 10 votes between them, which could be crucial at the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly in St. Kitts and Nevis on November 11th when Hambantota will face its only rival, the Gold Coast of Australia.

“The concept for the Games being held there is quite superb,” said Don Parker, the director of sport for Commonwealth Games England, who are due to hold a meeting in London next month to discuss who they should vote for.

“The [Athletes’] Village looks like it will be an excellent Village for the athletes, the venues are all very close to where the athletes will stay, the venues look as though they are going to be world class in terms of facilities, and we’ve also found the Sri Lankan people we’ve met to be very friendly and very professional.”

Parker’s comments were echoed by Michael Cavanagh, the chairman of Commonwealth Games Scotland, who is also a member of the Board of Directors for Glasgow 2014, the next host of the Games.

“If you’re successful in winning the 2018 Games then it will be a fantastic catalyst for development, not just for Hambantota but throughout the country and that is of course the main reason for bidding for the Games – it’s not just about 11 days of sport, it’s about what it can do for your country and people, and certainly the concept we’ve seen here is a fantastic concept,” he said.

Alan Cross, the Jersey Commonwealth Games Association President, admitted that he was surprised by the quality of the bid from Hambantota, who have been the outsiders since the race begun but with less than 50 days to go are now considered to be a genuine threat.

“People haven’t realised what excellent potential you have until quite recently and visits like this open people’s eyes to the future and the potential you have in putting on a Games,” he said.

Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister and co-chairman of the Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, welcomed the backing for the bid.

“I am very pleased the delegation recognises the excellent potential of the city to host such an event,” he said.

Following on the story about the visit of the European delegation came the following story posted on September 27th.

Hambantota 2018 welcomes the Oceania delegation to view the bid plan

TAMPA: The Hambantota 2018 bid for the Commonwealth Games has now received the last continental region to inspect the Sri Lankan proposal as the Oceania team landed in the city.

They represent the countries of Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue Island, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Tonga.

Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee Co-Chairman and Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Ajith Nivard Cabraal, said, “We are very excited to welcome our friends from the Oceania region and anticipate that they will be impressed by the phenomenal development which is transforming Hambantota into an economic and cultural hub.

“Many of the delegates come from islands not unlike Sri Lanka and we aim to put forward a model for how a small island nation can stage a world-class event.”

The members were met in Colombo by Commonwealth Games Association president, Mr Hemasiri Fernando, to discuss how Hambantota 2018 would host “a life-changing games”.

The Oceania delegation will carry out a three day visit and listen to presentations about the bid plan and have an opportunity to see the proposed layout of the venues.

The delegation will also have an opportunity to enjoy some local tourism attractions such as a private trip on the “Viceroy Special”, a 75-year old luxury steam locomotive taking them through some of the most suggestive scenery and also pay a visit to the Pinnawala elephant orphanage.

Norfolk Island’s representative is Jonathan Snell and it will be interesting to hear his summary and comments of the Hambantota Commonwealth Games bid.

Cheryl Tennis Club NewsFarewell

A sad farewell to Thomas, Angie and little Oliver Andresen who are off to start a new life in Denmark! You will be missed by us all here at the tennis club! We wish you all the very best in your new endeavours and hope to see you back in the near future!

Paradise Hotel Classic Thanks to the Paradise Hotel for sponsoring a great

event. We enjoyed a lovely (although a little frosty!!) night on Sunday with dinner and a presentation. We look forward to their support next year.

Doubles Fun DayAnother Doubles Fun Day will be held at the Tennis

Club this Sunday. Play will kick off at about 2pm. It’s very social and there’s nothing to play for other than a bit of fun. All players are asked to bring a small plate of food, drinks will be available at the bar and coffee & tea available for a gold coin donation. For those who wish to stay on we will be watching the NRL Grand Final. Look forward to seeing everyone there!

WEEKLY COMPSHardy’s Wines Monday night comp

Monday night went ahead with a lot of fun being had on court. Di Quintal was the clear winner with some lovely serves and volleys and walked away with a Hardy’s T-Shirt. We’re always looking for more players for Monday night, so if you’re interested, please call the Club on 22966 or mobile 56620, or just rock up on the night. Play kicks off at 6.00pm.

Smudgies Tuesday night men’s doubles comp A lovely social night of tennis was enjoyed by

everyone on Tuesday night to end the winter season of Smudgies Tuesday Night Men’s Comp. Smudgie has kindly offered his support for another season which will kick off next Tuesday. Teams for this coming season are:

Smudgies – Smudgie Cooper, Ricky Christian, Joe Nobbs & Kane Anderson

Grumpy Old Men – Steve Scarlett, Jeff Murdoch, Mark Hayes, Charles Blackwell

The Whatevers – Jason Quintal, Haydn Bell, Blake O’Hara, Leonard Schmitz

Yet-to-be-named – Danny Nobbs, Jason Ellem, Ryan Dixon, Dave Brown

Greenways Press Wednesday night comp Mother Nature’s late-afternoon downpour inundated

the courts and prevented the Grand Final being played. The Winter Season Grand Final has now been rescheduled to next Wednesday.

The next season will kick off the following week. Let us know if you’re interested in playing – either regularly or as a reserve.

Thursday night is our regular social night. Everyone is always welcome to play (and new

players are encouraged!!). Just come along on the night! It’s a great way to introduce yourself to the Club and gain some match practice. Starts at about 5.30pm.

Venue for Hire!We can offer catering, bar facilities, a beautiful

Club house and of course 6 tennis courts – 5 of which have lights. So whether it’s a social club function, conference or any other event, call the Club on 22966 or mobile 56620 to make a booking or find out some more info.

Quote of the Week“Good shot, bad luck, and hell are the five basic

words to be used in a game of tennis, though these, of course, can be slightly amplified.” Virginia Graham

Clay Target Results The mid -monthly competition for September a

50 target Skeet event again conditions fine and warm little wind.

1st Bas 50/50. 2nd Bob. 3rd Mitch & Pete Sanders.Handicap 1st Bob 2nd Bas 3rd Mitch & Pete

Sanders.Great shooting Bas. Plus Bob with his possible

(been a while waiting for that one)Next week it’s the October monthly DTL events

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Golf ReportLast Saturday’s golf was the annual Amalgamated

Pest Control Day, a two person Ambrose event, again played in perfect conditions. Our thanks go to Ron and Michelle Van Gorph for their ongoing sponsorship of this event. Even with renovated greens some very good scores were recorded.

Winning the day was the team of Robyn Lockhart and Tane Cottle with 58.25 from Brandon Anderson and Blake O’Hara 60.75, Mark and Denise Barnes 61.25, Snapper Blanche and Ronan Davies 61.75, Cooky Gardner and Andrew Umlauft 61.75 and Storky Steven and Barley Christian 62.25. The Country Rovers were Ron Van Gorph and Trudy Davis. Ken Burke took out the pro pin whilst John Cobb was closest on the 9/18th, Tane Cottle on the 7/16th and Blake O’Hara on the 2/11th.

On Sunday the annual Mixed Foursomes Championships were played over 36 holes with a break for lunch. Winning the mornings nett was the team of Brent Hattersley and Belinda Grube on 67 and the afternoon winners were Blake O’Hara and Terry Gray with 68.5. The pro pin was won by Pat McCoy with Dave Magri closest on the 9/18th, Belinda Grube on the 6/15th and Blake O’Hara on the 1/10th. The A Grade Championships came down to a playoff between Pat McCoy and Ronan Davies and Terry Gray and Blake O’Hara who both finished on 161. The winners of the 2011 Mixed Foursomes Championships were:

A Grade: Pat McCoy and Ronan Davies 161B Grade: Belinda Grube and Brent Hattersley 172C Grade: Eva Collins and Peter Glass 213Todays golf is round 10 of the Christian Bailey

Agencies Monthly Medal and Lisner Trophy, a stroke event. Tee off times are 8-30 am and 1 pm and all players with a current handicap are most welcome. Please ensure that you have your cards in at least 15 minutes before tee off.

Quote:The trouble that most of us find with the modern

matched set of clubs is that they don’t really seem to know any more about the game than the old ones did. Robert Browning, A History of Golf

Upcoming Events:Wednesday 5th October – Individual StablefordSaturday 8th October – Loud Shirt day – StrokeSunday 9th October – Foursomes Championships

– 36 hole strokeWednesday 12th October – Individual Stableford Saturday 15th October – BJ Jewellers Day – 4BBB

Stableford – Choice of PartnerWednesday 19th October – Individual StrokeSaturday 22nd October – Pete’s Place Day –

Individual StablefordWednesday 26th October – Two Person Ambrose

– Draw for PartnerSaturday 29th October – Individual Stableford and

Max’s TrophyEx Capn Stumpy

Netball NewsWeek 3: Saturday1st OctoberCourt 1 1.30pm - Diamonds+9 vs Willie’s Coon’s

Cougars - Umpires: Coon’s Cougars Scorers: Flames Court 1 2.45pm Coon’s Cougars vs Flames+18

- Umpires Teneale McCoy, Soph Pilbrow and Toot Scorers: Whats Up Willie.

CLEAN UP: FlamesSaturday Morning Play Off for Round 3What’s Up Willie 29 def Coon’s Cougars 23.

Excellent game to umpire & watch. All players put in 100%.

Saturday Afternoon Handicap Round:Flames 46+2 def Rough Diamonds 27. A hard

fought game with Diamonds only having 5 players. A good game overall.

Coon’s Cougars 48 def Whats Up Willie 40. Excellent close game. Defence on both teams worked hard. Passing was great all over the court. Every player put in 100+%.

This week is the last game for the Handicap round. Seniors Netball will be completing the season with a Closing Day Round Robin next Saturday the 8th October.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

BOWLS NEWS.Congratulations to the team of Coop,Mitch and Dan

who are the winners of the Mens Triples Championship against Barry,Moochie and Debbie. On the 6th end they only had 1 to Barry’s teams 12. By the 11th end it was 12 all.from then on the scorecard read like this -13th end 14 all,15th end 16 all. That 16 stuck with Barry’s team so on the final end it was 21-16. What a great game.

In another game in the Men’s Allen Cup Neil has defeated John D. 25-16. The game between Wayne and Terry is still to be played for Neil to know who he plays in the final.

The results of the social games are as follows - In the three games of pairs Harley and Phil B. won from Plute and Gary S.25-13.

Phil J. and Brent won from Dave and Peter 21-5. Jackie and Ann won from Kate and Marg.B. 18-14.

Two games of the Mixed Triples were played on Sunday with the following results - Dave,Kate and Steve won from Joyce,Phil B. and Pumpa 19-12. Essie,Moochie and Debbie won from Bobby,Kitha and Mick 24-Lizzie. Pete and Spindles won from Jeff,Jackie and Harley 20-9.

NOTICES - The Ladies Billy Bright Singles commence next Wed 5th Oct. The draw is on the noticeboard.

The Mens Yager Minor Singles close on the 8th Oct. starting on the 15th Oct.

Any mistakes this week Ann?INEY

APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR SPORTS GRANTS

The Minister for Community Services said this week “applications are now open for grants offered by the Norfolk Island Government to support the promotion of sport in Norfolk Island”

“Small Grants for a range of approved purposes may be made in accordance with the prescribed policy and guidelines” the Minister said.

Grant applications are invited from eligible individual athletes and sporting organisations and should be lodged on the form provided in the policy and guideline documentation which is available from Melissa Graham on the middle floor of the Administration building, Kingston (telephone 22001 extension 8), or by email from [email protected]

Applications for the 2011/2012 financial year close at 3.00pm on Thursday 27 October 2011. Applications must be returned, together with supporting documentation as specified, to the Chief Executive Officer, The Administration of Norfolk Island, New Military Barracks, Kingston.

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Squash NewsJuniors

There will be no Juniors this week due to the Masters comp on this week.

Wednesday Night Squash.There is no Wednesday night this week.

18th Oceania-Norfolk Island Masters.This week is the start of the the 18th Oceania-

Norfolk Island Masters and I would like to welcome all visitors to the island that have come this week for the Masters and wish them all luck.

We will be playing squash on Tuesday 4th till Friday 7th with time set aside for practice on Monday.

You all should have a news letter explaining things in full and you sould also have a draw for the week if not you can pick one up at the squash courts.

Fish fry will be held for players and supporters on Monday night at 5.00pm at Bedrock.

Can locals that are going please let Mal Tarrant know on 23354 or 50465 by today( Saturday)afternoon for catering, even if you are a player or supporter.

Presentation Night will be at the Paradise at 6.30pm on Friday Night. Tickets can be obtained off Mal by Wednesday at a cost of $40.00.

The draw is done but dont panic it can be changed just see Mal if times dont suit because of tours etc and he will see what he can do.

I have got Tuesday Draw to followCt 1 Dave Grinter v Roger Suckling 12.00Ct 1 Brian James v Ralph Frankcom 12.40Ct 2 Dave Shoosmith v Graham FinlayCt 1 Denise Hazeldine v Joanne Parkinson 1.20Ct 2 Allen Thatcher v Nev Sheather Ct 1 Jeff Hamelink v Duncan Gray 2.00Ct 2 Ngaire Double v Tina SteedmanCt 1 Tony Wilkinson v Andrew Sosimenko 2.40Ct 2Steve Nobbs v Dave GrinterCt 1 Bart Murray v Matt Bigg 3.20Ct 2 Gye Duncan v Ray DoubleCt 1 Leonard Schmidtz v Craig Buffett 4.00Ct 2 Mal Rundell v PukCt 1 Sarlu LeCren v Heidi Hughes 5.20Ct 2 Renee Webster v Jakie DouglasCt 1 Desleigh Wilson v Carolyn Douran 6.00Ct 2 Trevor Loughran v Peter HorrocksCt 1Lance Miller v Rob Rowston 6.40Ct 2 Kym Adams v Jacqui GrundyCt 1Jonno Snell v Dean Burrell 7.20Ct 2 Kirsti Fristad v Carolyn DouranThe Squash committee would like to thank the

sponsors for the Oceania Squash Masters .They are The Travel Center, Norfolk Island Leagues

Club, Pine Valley Apartments and Fletcher Christian Apartments.

They would also like to thank Smudgies Restring, Wespac ,Heidi, Felica and Mesu and Truck.

Touch Football NewsThe 2011 Touch Footy season started on Thursday

at Rawson Oval. A few changes in sponsors over the last couple of weeks so that Teddy’s Team is now called Pete’s Place, The TBA Team is now BP Fuel and Pinetrees are now being sponsored by Willy and are still deciding on a suitable name. Maybe something like “Big Willies” or “Little Willies”, or because of their speed they could be the “Quick Willies” or for the 2 new recruits drafted from Wannabes, maybe “Old Wrinkly Willies”.

The 8th team has formed so no byes this year and is sponsored by BP Fuel. Captain is Brad Griffiths who is still looking for players, especially girls so if you want to play don’t wait to be asked. Give Brad a call anytime of the day or night on 50779 – no really call him anytime day or night for any reason at all.

The early games started with Loose Cannons beating Kiss My Art 6-2 which Zach will be hearing about all week. The other game was Young Guns being too strong for Wannabes taking the game 7-0. The late games were under the new lights. Thanks to the efforts of Koota and Junior League for getting these lights in place. Under lights, Pete’s Place had a good tussle with the “team full of Willies” drawing 5-5. And the newly formed BP Fuel team who have recruited some strong players beat Happy Daze 6-3.

After Round 1, the ladder stands at : BP Fuel 2, Young Gunz 2, Loose Cannons 2, Pete’s Place 1, “Team of Willies” 1, Wannabes 0, Happy Daze 0, Kiss My Art 0.

Draw for next week is:Round 2 6th October at Rawson Hall5.15pm Happy Daze vs Wannabes (Referee Willy’s

Team); 5.15pm Pete’s Place vs BP Fuel (Referee Kiss My Art); 6.00pm Loose Cannons vs Young Guns. (Referee Wannabes); 6.00pm Willy’s Team vsKiss My Art (Referee BP Fuel)

Remember, subs of $250 per team need to be into Serina at the Bank by the end of Round 3, so team captains get your money together.

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NRL GRAND FINAL DAYSunday 2nd October

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4WD MAZDA UTE. LBW. 5 speed. 2.4litre petrol in good condition. 6 months rego. $6,000. Please Phone 56768.

Big Burgandy LOUNGE SUITE 1 x 3 seater, 3 x 1 seater and 2 Futons inexcellent condition $3,000. Please ‘phone 22894 or 50894.

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TOYOTA HILUX 4WD DUAL CAB In good condition. VW GOLF CONVERTABLE. In excellent condition. Phone Tanya 50765

TOYOTA HILUX WHITE TRUCK 1994 MODEL 2.7 litre diesel - registered till October 2011. Reasonable condition. $5,500o.n.o. Contact Dan Yager on 22054 or at 98 New Cascade Road.

Toyota Hi-Ace 9 seater VAN in good condition $5,000 or best offer. Please ‘phone 22348 or 55025.

JENDII IS CLOSING - All offers considered for all or part of INTERNAL SHOP FITTINGS. Please ‘ohone 23320.

Shower and bathroom fittings still in the boxes, 1 x Englefield sapphire 1000 x 1000 shower, includes base, screen and wall, Englefield shower tower, 1 x Expressions 900 Ritz Glass mirror, 1 x Expressions 900 Ritz glass vanity, 1 chrome 40mm plus and waste, Ix Irwell start chrome basin set, 1 x Irwell star chrome shower set. THE LOT $2,100.00 ono; Lounge Suite set in very good condition, heavy wooden base, pale blue and white checked pattern. Includes 1 x lounge chair, 1 x 2 seater lounge, 1 x 3 seater lounger, and a foot stool. $1300.00 ono; Medium size wooden table on wheels (suitable to sit a TV on) $30; Kitchen glass topped table with 6 chairs (chairs are well worn) THE LOT $450.00 ono; Fridge/freezer, rusty exterior, ideal for beer fridge. $60; Wooden fold down trestle picnic table with long stool $80 for both; Pair brand new noise cancelling headphones (idea for travel, or IPod) $50. Phone Tania 55600 or 22374.

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General ENGINEER wanted. Please ‘phone 50346.

SOUS CHEF or 3rd Year Apprentice wanted for Sublime Cafe/Restaurant looking for someone inovative, energetic and adabtable and responsible experience in a la carte fine dining and function catering preferred but not essential. Apply with resume to [email protected] or ‘phone 50502 for further enquiries

WATER TECHNICIAN required. Must have 5 years experience field R & D. Apply to [email protected]

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL MANAGER + FRONT DESK/ADMINISTRATIVE, customer service diva required at Aurelia Spa Sanctuary. These roles may be filled by one or two people depending on skills and availability. The BDGM will require appropriate qualifications and outstanding interpersonal and staff management skills. Our FD diva must have a warm and friendly disposition and excellent administrative skills. Previous beauty or massage experience and qualifications will be highly regarded but not essential. Remunerations will be commensurate to individuals level of qualifications and all Aurelia staff receive fantastic spa benefits. If you would like to be considered for these positions please send your applications to [email protected] with resume and minimum of 2 references. Applications close on 10 October 11.

HOUSEKEEPER/GENERAL DUTIES, wanted for Accommodation Apartments.Flexible hours and could live in for suitable applicant. Please call, Sue 50095

CARPENTER wanted. Please ‘phone 50346.

Barney Duffy’s require CASUAL WAITPERSON. Phone Paul on 22365

South Pacific Building requires 1 x Handyman. Please apply in writing to Davyd Hooper [email protected]. For more information contact Davyd Hooper +61402106077.

MANAGER required for AATUTI ART. Experience in business administration, sales and marketing, interior design, fine arts, fabric printing essential. Proficiency in MYOB and a knowledge of Pacific and Norfolk History desirable. (TEP renewal) Ph 23669.

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Casual / Part-time WAIT STAFF. Able to operate a Coffee machine an advantage. Please ‘phone 50786.HOUSE CLEANER 2 hours a fortnight and another property. Please ‘phone 23267.

Care Norfolk Inc requires experienced casual CARE WORKERS to assist in providing In-home Care Services to the NI Community. Please forward resumes to P O Box 534 by 10 October 2011”

The Chook Shop requires a KITCHENHAND with good customer service and cooking skills for part-time work. Previous experience required with book-keeping skills an advantage. Please send resume to P.O. Box 594.

Sublime Cafe required a full-time RESTAURANT MANAGER position involves stock control and ordering, staff management and training, function co-ordinatio , bookeeping etc. Applicants must be friendly, self motivated and responsible with 2 - 5 years experience in similar field preferred Apply with resume to [email protected] or Shari on 50502 for further information.

CAFE / GIFT SHOP ASSISTANT REQUIRED4 hours mostly weekend work for four months

plus could be additional hours on callBasic computer skills an advantage

For further details please contact Lee ChristianEither by phone 22502 (work) or 22709 (home)apply in writing to P.O. Box 172 Norfolk Island

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Modern 3 Bedrm house, great aspect, open living, double lockup garage, sola water heater. Contact Yarm or Sue 22517, or email : [email protected]

DR COLIN EDWARDS Chiropractor 31st OctoberDR MICHAEL McDOWELL Developmental Pediatrician 17th NovemberPROF MICHAEL HOOPER Endocrinologist 17th NovemberPSYCHIATRIST 13th OctoberFor appointments please contact the Norfolk Island Hospital.

Mikiela’s ISLAND DANCE CLASSES Mikiela has a few vacancies for dance students:Juniors 9 – 13 yrs Each Thursday 3:15 – 4:00Littlies 4 – 8 yrs Each Thursday 4:00 – 4:30

Adults - Each Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00FEES - per term of 10 weekly lessons

STUDENTS $30 ADULTS $50

Fees to be paid in advance ENQUIRIES : -

Phone: 22249/50943Classes are held at Tampali Kalcha Said, Bumboras

Road, BUMBORAS

FRIENDS OF YOGA At the Aura Studio behind Photopress opposite the airport entrance. Tues, Thurs 5.30p.m. to 7.00p.m. $8 charge applies. Beginners and visitors welcome.

To those members of the community WISHING TO DONATE MONEY TO THE FOODBANK, you can now deposit funds into the Foodbank account at the Westpac Bank.

YOGA WITH SARAH - Sarah will be off Island from 22nd September to 7th October to attend Yoga classes in BALI. Classes will resume on Wednesday 12th October at the Aura Studio (behind Photopress) 5.30 – 7pm

Any interested persons or parents who want to join me to discuss PLANS & SAFETY FOR TODDLERS IN THE LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND and how we can improve the area further for our children, please call Cristina 22229 or email [email protected] BURNT PINE PHARMACY WILL BE CLOSED from Saturday 24th September until Tuesday 11th October.

NOTICES

The Bounty Lodge Restaurant will be closed for lunches for a further week. Re-opening Wednesday 11th October 2011.

THE FISH SHOP is now open for business. Please ‘phone 22764

The Norfolk Island Touch Football Association will be holding a Special General Meeting at 6.30pm on Monday 3rd of October at the Norfolk Island Leagues Club. The purpose of the meeting is to adopt a Constitution for the purposes of incorporation. If anyone would like to view the draft constitution prior to the meeting, please contact one of the committee.

The Inaugural meeting of the Norfuk Ito Kalcha Salan Inc. will be held Monday 17th October 2011, 7:30 pm at Tampali Kalcha Said, Bumboras Road, Bumboras, Norfolk Island.Business will include election of Officers and development of a Constitution.Signed: Donald Reynolds, Convenor.

The Travel Centre will be conducting aScrabble Festival

at A Walk In the Wild Conference Centrefrom 16th to 21st October, 2011.

If you would like to come and join in for the week or just join in for the Friendly Game on Sunday 16th

please contact Debbie at The Travel Centre.

The endeavour of Norfuk Ito Kalcha Salan Inc. is to be of assistance whether it be financial, in kind, support, encouragement or any other way that is deemed appropriate by Norfuk Ito Kalcha Salan Inc. that helps maintain the importance and value of the Pitcairn/Norfolk Islanders language and culture.Salan interested in this “not for profit organisation” are warmly invited to attend the Inaugural meeting. Further enquiries can be made to Donald Reynolds Ph 22249/50586

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MEGA MOVING SALE next door to the Olive, lots of new things not previously shown including a 6 person tent, DVD players + flat screen TV, adult mongoose mountain bike, second hand surfboards and more. Still available Marantz projector, surround sound system, triathlon bikes, study desks, toys, books, formal dresses and lots of additional bits and pieces.

Sale starts at 9am Saturday 1st October.Be there to take advantage of some great bargains!

NOTICES

Fishing Association Members. IT IS TIME TO HAND IN YOUR CATCH DATA FOR 2010/ 2011. Please hand in to any committee member or post it to “The Secretary” Box 797 Norfolk Island. This data is required early enough to be collated for the AGM in November so please do not delay.

NEED LEGAL INFORMATION? Enquiries welcome [email protected]

BLU LAIT ORN NORFOLK FOUNDATION INC will be holding its AGM on the 3rd October – 7.00pm at Governors Lodge. The next meeting of the Norfolk Island Branch of the Australian Red Cross will be held on Tuesday, September 27th at 12.00 noon in the transit lounge at Channers Corner. Visitors and interested people are welcome to attend.

THE AWARD WINNING NORFOLK BLUE RESTAURANT GRILL & BAR is open for dinner 6 nights a week from Monday to Saturday and for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday AND at any other time for group bookings or special events both small and large. Reservations appreciated on 22068 or 50639. New Farm Road Headstone, right next to the old fig trees. Shuttle bus service available.

NORFOLK ISLAND GROWERS’ CO-OPERATIVE LTD Annual General meeting will be held 5pm, Thursday 13th October 2011 at Puss Anderson’s home. Attendance by Members would be appreciated. Apologies to Secretary - ph 22214.

NIDS would like to thank all our customers for their patience and understanding whilst we dealt with a problem on our Satellite connection. Services are operating and should be restored back to normal by Sunday 2nd October. We would also like to thank the Norfolk Telecom team and Bugs for their assistance to us during this time which is very much appreciated.

Yours Sincerely, Riki Christian & Sylvan Andrew NIDS

ALLEN ENNEW, PROPERTY VALUER, wishes to advise that due to an internal re-arrangement by the Commonwealth Bank of residential panel valuers, he is no longer carrying out valuations of residential properties for the Commonwealth Bank on Norfolk Island. However he remains a panel valuer for commercial and industrial valuations for the Commonwealth Bank on Norfolk Island as well as being available for valuation work for Westpac, family law and private valuations.With some 12 years valuation experience on Norfolk Island, he is well qualified to carry out all valuation requirements.He can be contacted at: [email protected]. Telephone: 0061 2 6622 8778 or mobile 0061 427281717 . Details of the firm Eastpoint Valuations can be accessed on www.eastpointvaluations.com.au

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Norfolk Island Government Gazette (PRINTED ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE ADMINISTRATION)

- 174 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 43 Friday 30 September 2011

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ACT 1979REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF RETURNING OFFICER

I, Owen Edward John Walsh, Administrator, under section 11 of the Legislative Assembly Act 1979, with reference to subsection 36(4) of the Interpretation Act 1979,

(a) revoke the appointment of MICHAEL CHARLES ELMORE EVANS as Returning Officer from the date of execution of this instrument; and

(b) appoint YVON FRENCH to be Returning Officer with effect from the date of execution of this instrument; and

(c) determine that the terms and conditions of appointment of Yvon French are those applicable to her as an employee of the Administration.

Dated 23 September 2011 OWEN WALSH

ADMINISTRATOR

BIRDS PROTECTION ACT 1913OPEN SEASON: WHALE BIRD EGGS

I, Timothy John Sheridan, Minister for Community Services, under section 6 of the Birds Protection Act 1913, declare the period

23 September 2011 to 6 November 2011 (both dates inclusive)

to be an open season in relation to the whale bird (Sooty Tern Sterna fuscata)

limited to the taking of eggs of the whale bird for human consumption with the exception of that eastern part of Phillip Island labelled “NO EGG COLLECTION ZONE” on the attached map.

Dated 19 September 2011 TIMOTHY JOHN SHERIDAN

MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES

NOTE: The effect of the above notice is to allow the taking of whale bird eggs between 23 September 2011 to 6 November 2011 (both dates inclusive). The taking of EGGS is permitted for human consumption only, and the species must not otherwise be interfered with. Eggs may not be harvested from within the eastern part of Phillip Island in the area shown on the map in the Schedule labelled “NO EGG COLLECTION ZONE”.

Schedule

- 175 -NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 43 Friday 30 September 2011

FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF NORFOLK ISLANDSchedule 2 of the “Funding Agreement for the Territory of Norfolk Island” between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Administration of Norfolk Island requires the Norfolk Island Minister for Finance to publish monthly information in the Government Gazette.

AUGUST 2011

REVENUE FUND as at $

CASH AT BANK – RECONCILED BALANCE 1 AUGUST 2011 2,461,115

CASH BANKED 1/07/2011 - 31/07/2011 3,722,565 CASH PAID OUT 1/08/2011 - 31/08/2011 -3,908,019

CASH AT BANK – RECONCILED BALANCE 31 AUGUST 2011 2,275,661

OTHER ITEMS $ GOODS AND SERVICES TAX COLLECTED 1/08/2011 - 31/08/2011 567,817 REVENUE FUND-C'WEALTH GOVT. GRANT EXPENDED 1/08/2011 - 31/08/2011 0 REVENUE FUND DEBTORS 31 AUGUST 2011 3,780,812 REVENUE FUND CREDITORS 31 AUGUST 2011 8,105,191 LOAN FROM AUST GOVT.- AIRPORT RUNWAYS 31 AUGUST 2011 11,400,000 PREPAID AIRLINE TICKETS-TRUST FUND 31 AUGUST 2011 1,968,829 HEALTHCARE FUND - RECONCILED CASH AT BANK 31 AUGUST 2011 218,324 HEALTHCARE FUND – C’WEALTH GRANT EXPENDED 1/08/2011 - 31/08/2011 0 WORKERS COMP FUND - C’WEALTH GRANT EXPENDED 1/07/2011 - 31/07/2011 0

Dated 26 September 2011 DAVID E. BUFFETT

CHIEF MINISTER – WITH MINISTERIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCE

TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ACT 1984REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF GRADING PERSON UNDER SUBSECTION 31A(4)

I, Andre Neville Nobbs, Minister for Tourism, Industry and Development, under subsection 31A(4) of the Tourist Accommodation Act 1984, revoke the appointment of

Gilbert Alfred O’Brien

and appoint

Magy Evans

for the purposes of grading registered tourist accommodation houses in accordance with the Tourist Accommodation Regulations.

Dated 28 September 2011 A.N. NOBBS

MINISTER FOR TOURISM, INDUSTRY AND DEVELOPMENT

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONSThe next sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down for Tuesday 11th October 2011 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston.

A.V.A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROMOTION OF SPORTThe Norfolk Island Government continues to support the promotion of sport in Norfolk Island by offering financial assistance for a range of approved purposes as set out in Administration Policy and Guidelines No. 2004/08.

Applications are invited from eligible individual athletes and sporting organsiations. Applications to be lodged on the form provided in the Policy and Guideline documentation which is available from Melissa Graham on the middle floor of the Administration Building, New Military Barracks, Kingston or by email [email protected] .

Applications for the 2011/2012 financial year close at 3.00 pm on Thursday 27 October 2011. Applications must be returned, together with supporting documentation as specified, to the Chief Executive Officer, The Administration of Norfolk Island, New Military Barracks, Kingston. Late applications will not be considered.

TIMOTHY J. SHERIDAN MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES

LIQUOR ACT 2005Application is made for the grant of a Restaurant Liquor licence in respect of premises situated on Portion 26m1 Taylors Road. The proposed hours are 11.00 am to 12 midnight – 7 days per week.

MERLYN R. GOMEZ PROPOSED LICENSEE, LA KIRSTAL

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITIONS VACANT

SCREENING ASSISTANTS NORFOLK ISLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CASUALExpressions of interest are sought for up to 4 additional people to fill the pool of Screening Assistants at the Norfolk Island International Airport. Salary Level is at an hourly rate of $18.0413 which is inclusive of an additional 15% loading in lieu of entitlements.

Employment will be on a casual ad-hoc basis and initially involve assisting the Airport Screening team in clearing passengers and baggage for outbound passenger aircraft. However there will be facility for applicants that demonstrate potential to be trained to become qualified Security Officers.

To join this pool you need: • to be eligible for an Aviation Security Identification Card (includes undergoing both criminal and

immigration checks); • to be available to work during aircraft movements (sometimes at short notice); • a proven ability to work efficiently and effectively; • the ability to carry out instructions; • the ability to be able to work competently as an individual and as part of a team; • the ability to perform a diverse range of repetitive tasks activities under time constraints; • to be reasonably fit and capable of lifting packages up to 10kgs; • personal qualities including honesty, accuracy and confidentiality.

For full details of the selection criteria and responsibilities of the position, please refer to the Position Specification from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 ext. 2). Further inquiries can be directed to Robert Adams, Airport Manager, Norfolk Island International Airport on 22445 between 7.00 am and 3.00 pm - Monday to Friday.

All Administration casual engagements depend on customer and service level needs. There are no guaranteed minimum hours per week and/or regular work. These positions are strictly on an ad-hoc basis only.

Casual engagement will be on merit according to skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000.

If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the selection criteria as in the Position Specification and provide 2 recent work referees to:

HR Section Administration, Kingston, Norfolk Island; or email to [email protected]

Applications must be received no later than 9.00 am on Tuesday 11 October 2011. GEORGE PLANT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANTKAVHA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Salary Level is at an hourly rate of $17.56 (Based on an annual rate $34,544)The Administration is seeking applications for a part-time position of Administrative Assistant within the KAVHA section of the Administration. This is a contract position for a period of one year with an option to extend to a further one year subject to satisfactory performance.

The position will be located principally at No. 11 Quality Row. Kingston and may also spend some time in other KAVHA offices in the performance of the position duties.

The successful applicant will need to provide data entry for financial, maintenance and site inventory databases, maintain a correspondence register, file papers and other documents, assist with indexing, cataloguing, scanning and archiving records, set up and clean up after meetings, provide friendly customer service and respond to routine public inquiries, and work independently and as a team member. The successful applicant will be willing and interested in undertaking ongoing vocational training and career development in the administrative or corporate services areas.

This position will report directly to the KAVHA Site Manager, work principally with the KAVHA Board Secretary, and generally assist all KAVHA Management Team members with their responsibilities.

The Position Specifications for this position lists the responsibilities and criteria and are available from www.info.gov.nfor by contacting Human Resources on phone 22001 (ext 2) or by email [email protected] . Further enquiries can be directed to Bruce Baskerville, KAVHA Site Manager, on 23101 during office hours, or email [email protected].

All Administration positions are subject to 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service level needs.

Appointments will be on merit according to skills and experience and in accordance with the Public Sector Management Act 2000. If you are interested you will need to send a written application describing your suitability against the selection criteria in the Position Specification and at least two nominated referees familiar with your work experience, preferably recent direct supervisors. Applications must be received by 4.00 pm Monday 17 October 2011, Norfolk Island time.

Completed applications to: Emails: [email protected] Hardcopy: HR Department, Middle Floor, Administration, Kingston

GEORGE PLANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND MAZDA B2200 DIESEL UTE

TENDER NO. 9/11 Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following –

MAZDA B2200 DIESEL UTE

Inspection may be arranged by contacting Gavin Snell, Acting Manager – Public Works on mobile 50952 between the hours of 7.00 am – 3.00 pm Monday to Friday.

The item will be sold ‘as is’ and the Administration makes no warranty or representation whatsoever as to the fitness or suitability of the item for any particular purpose or use.

Tenders should be placed in a sealed envelope marked ‘Mazda B2200 Diesel Ute – Tender No. 9/11’ and placed in the Tender Box located in the Records Section, top floor, Administration Building, Kingston, no later than 4.00 pm on Wednesday 12 October 2011.

The highest or indeed any tender need not necessarily be accepted. GAVIN SNELL

ACTING MANAGER – PUBLIC WORKS


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDSALE OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (DWELLING)

TENDER NO. 10/11Tenders are invited for the sale and removal of the Administration building (dwelling)\ known as DCA House Number 2, Ferny Lane

Please Note:• Prospective tenderers should arrange an inspection of the buildings by a qualified builder with the

Administration’s Risk Management Administrative Officer. • Tenders should include full name, address and contact details of each tenderer. • Tender amount/s are to include GST. • Removal of the building is subject to approval under the Planning Act 2002 and Building Act 2002. • The successful tenderer will be responsible for lodging the development applications for both removal and

relocation. If approval is not granted, the sale contract cannot be continued. • Successful tenderer will be required to pay in full within 10 working days of approval of the development

applications. • It is a requirement that successful tenderers clear and make safe the site after removal of the building. • The successful tenderer will be responsible for insurance of building after sale.

Tenders, in a sealed envelope marked “Tender No. 10/11 Sale of Administration Building (*Dwelling)” are to be placed in the tender box located in the Records Office on the top floor of the Administration building, Kingston, by 4 pm on Thursday 13 October 2011. Further information can be obtained from Melissa Graham, Middle Floor, Administration building, Kingston, telephone 22001 extension 121.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

22 September 2011 GEORGE PLANT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (TENDER) NO. 08/11

WHITE PAPER ON THE PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF STRATA/COMMUNITY TITLE TO NORFOLK ISLANDThe Administration of Norfolk Island invites expressions of interest for the preparation and submission of a White Paper on the proposed introduction of Strata / Community Title to Norfolk Island.

Expressions of Interest documentation and further information are available from: The Planning Office New Military Barracks The Administration of Norfolk Island Telephone: +6723 23595 e-mail: [email protected]

Offer closing time and date: 3.00 pm Friday 7 October 2011

Tender Box: Records Department Top Floor, New Military Barracks Quality Row, Kingston NORFOLK ISLAND, 2899

The Administration of Norfolk Island is not obliged to accept the lowest or any offer.

Dated 2 September 2011 GEORGE PLANT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1985

NOTICE TO CONSUMERSPLEASE NOTE THAT:

1. Under subsection 9(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1985, authorised officers will be entering lands Island wide in Norfolk Island on 26th September 2011 to 4 October 2011 between the hours of 7 00 am and 5 00 pm for the purpose of reading electricity meters.

2. All dogs on lands in the above mentioned times should be securely tethered or housed to allow the authorised officers to carry out their duty in safety.

3. Failure to securely tether or house a dog will result in an electricity meter not being read. 4. If an electricity meter on any land is not read as a result of a dog not being securely tethered or housed the

electricity supply to that land may be assessed. Persistent failure to comply with the request to restrain dogs at the times when the meters are to be read, may cause a disconnection of the service.

Dated 7 September 2011 JOHN CHRISTIAN

ELECTRICITY MANAGER

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NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHA Christian Outreach CentrePastors Matt and Gail Nola.

Youth Pastors Dan and Leia Widdowson….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket

***Visitors very welcome at all services***SUNDAY 10.00AM. Worship Service and Communion. Morning tea and Fellowship Time after the service. Additionally we have a joint service with the Fijian Church 6:30pm on the last Sunday of every month. SUNDAY 6:30PM. Fijian Service.WEDNESDAY 6:30PM. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 46 New Cascade Road.

UNITING CHURCHRev. Dr. Bob Wyndham Telephone: 22179

Chairman 23065 • Secretary 22413“There is . . . one Lord, one faith, one baptism”

SUNDAY 2nd October at 10 am: Service of Baptism as we welcome Toby Peter Christian into the faith and family of Jesus Christ.TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme featuring hymns and sacred songs

OPPORTUNITY SHOPThe Opportunity Shop sells

Good clean clothes, Small household items,Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books

Uniting Church Souvenir MagnetsNorfolk Island CDs

HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 NoonFriday: 2 pm to 4pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon

MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESSUNDAY 2nd OCTOBER - 2.00pm Public Talk; 2.30pm Bible Study - subject: They waited for the Messiah (Luke 3:15).All Welcome No Collection

AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT“The Lord is found through unceasing devotion. When you want only the Giver, and not His gifts, then He will come to you.” For enquiry or discussion please ‘phone 22116.

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIMEThursday 22nd 1019.7 19.3 15.7 WSW 23 0834 Tce 8.9Friday 23rd 1018.7 19.3 13.6 SSW 22 1116 1.0 8.6Saturday 24th 1020.2 18.6 13.1 SW 17 1606 0.2 7.6 Sunday 25th 1020.0 18.9 11.9 WNW 14 1245 0.0 11.2 Monday 26th 1018.4 19.6 12.9 ENE 16 2337 0.0 0.0 Tuesday 27th 1014.0 19.6 13.1 ENE 20 1021 Tce 7.5Wednesday 28th 1005.9 19.9 16.3 S 22 2331 7.0 2.7

METEOROLOGICAL DATA SEPTEMBER 2011

CHURCH OF ENGLAND Reverend George Atkinson

Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293SUNDAY 8.30am Morning Prayer Service at St Barnabas Chapel followed by morning tea in the Parish Centre.SUNDAY 10.00am Family Service at All Saints Church KingstonSUNDAY 7.30pm Evening Prayer Service at All Saints Church Kingston followed by the ever popular “Sing A Long” of favourite hymns and songs. Everyone is very welcome to join us in these services.SUNDAY 8.15am Radio programme on VL2NI AM band “If you dread growing old think of the many who have not had that privilege.”

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPastor. John O’Malley

Manse and Church: New Cascade Road. Tel 22201email: [email protected]

Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.auMONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South Pacific Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested persons. TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Ladies Arts and Crafts time. 7:15 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowshipWEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio NorfolkSATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A word from the Lord.VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life.

SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE –Tourist Attraction

Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts Including Significant Pitcairn Items on display

Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pmAdmission $2:00

ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCHQueen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763

Administrator Father Paul HilderParish Council President - Dave Porter, for Baptism,

First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave - 22162.

Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) MASS - SUNDAY 9.00amRADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pmPiety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass.

Come Worship With Us.

MONTHLY MEANS FOR SEPT. (All Years)MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 19.0MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 13.7DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.1

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR SEPT : 144.6mmRAINFALL FOR 2011 TO DATE : 1387.8mmMEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1296.2mmAVERAGE SEPTEMBER RAINFALL : 94.3mm AVE JAN 1 TO END OF SEPTEMBER : 1052.6mm

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