The Norfolk ISLANDERnorfolkislander.com/images/26th_July_2008.pdfThe Norfolk ISLANDER Volume 43, No. 30 SATURDAY, 26th JULY 2008 Price $2.75 incl GST “Your Community Newspaper for

The Norfolk ISLANDER

Volume 43, No. 30 SATURDAY, 26th JULY 2008 Price $2.75 incl GST

“Your Community Newspaper for more than 40 Years”

F O U N D E D 1 9 6 5

Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885

The Weekly News c 1932 : The Norfolk Island Monthly News c. 1933The N.I. Times c. 1935 : Norfolk Island Weekly c. 1943 : N.I.N.E. c. 1949 : W.I.N. c. 1951

Norfolk News c. 1965

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Tenth Festival of Pacific Arts Pago Pago, American Samoa

The Following email was received form Stuart Robertson this week:

“The team has arrived safe in Pago Pago & hospitality is amazing. It’s been raining solidly for weeks here (sound familiar?) so everyone in American Samoa has been busy today out painting their front fences and decorating every pole and every tree with scarlet ginger flowers and palm leaves.Many teams still arriving, we next to Kirabati and below New Caledonia. Emilee has made friends with the Kiribati girls next door and learning some new dances from them already, with an invitation from the Cook Islands dance troupe to dance with them as well. Photo is of most of the team just before getting on the inter island flight from Apia to Pago in full uniform made from cloth printed by Wayne Boniface & Raewyn Evans.”

For any emergency contacts we have a couple of mobiles and sporadic email:

ph +1 684 258 5704 (Alison)ph: +1 684 252 9950 (Bugs)E-Mail : [email protected]

MEDIA RELEASE

58 roads in need of names - have your say!

Norfolk Island Minister for Commerce and Industry Chris Magri has invited suggestions and comments from the public about what names should be given to 58 roads which do not have official designations. Mr Magri said that as the responsible Minister he wanted to ensure that the community was consulted before any decisions were made. It was important that roads had agreed names to avoid confusion in emergency situations and to facilitate road travel and access for all community members.

“Some of these roads have names in common usage, which we will probably be able to confirm as official names”, Mr Magri said. “These include well-known roads such as Cutters Corn Road, Uncle Joe’s Road and Hibiscus Drive. But there are also many secondary roads scattered right around the Island which do not have well-recognised names.” Continued Overleaf...

POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND

SATURDAY Strong Winds, Rain, tending to showers. Min: 13 Max: 18SUNDAY Shower or two. W/SW winds 15/25

knots, easing. Min: 13 Max: 18

MONDAY Rain periods developing. NW winds in- creasing to 15/25 knots. Min: 13 Max: 17

TUESDAY Shower or two. NW winds 20/30 knots. Min: 13 Max: 18

Four Day Weather Forecast for Norfolk IslandCurrent Saturday 19th July

FOR WEEK ENDING RESIDENTS GEP TEP OTHER TOURISTS TOTAL 13th June 2008 1303 181 322 25 608 243920th June 2008 1335 177 346 15 657 253027th June 2008 1344 151 347 15 581 24384th July 2008 1331 149 341 16 586 242311th July 2008 1335 143 330 17 669 249418th July 2008 1344 148 342 19 561 2414

Mr Magri said that he would commence a programme of consultation with the display of a large map at the Norfolk Mall this Saturday (July 26) from 9.00 to 11.00 a.m. He will be present to show anyone interested the locations of the roads involved and to discuss possible names. Mr Magri said that his focus would be on roads without names, and that he did not intend at this stage to revisit the names of any roads which already had official designations.

Anyone who is not able to view the map or make comments on Saturday is invited to contact Allen Bataille on 23691 in office hours or to email [email protected]

Continued from Front page A Notice for those travelling to Tahiti in October

I received the following e-mail from Pauline this week - “Hieh watawieh Papa Tom?Hoep yu guud en haepi!Just had an enquiry as to how many salan yu thort gwen stop out aa hall iin Tahiti? Yu’ll let me know.Sorry to tell you that ‘Bounty’ definitely won’t be coming. But there are some really interesting developments for activities that I’ve just been approached by, so will let you know after I’ve been able to talk to those people.Let me know an approximate number of people for the hall then darl?Thanks fe mii ... Caa wait fe sii orl yorlye,Lauw Pauline x”.As the time is flying by, I se arrrange wun meeting fe Marie Bailey’s Pitcain Village Hall orn Tuesday afternoon 29th July at 5.30 p.m. Yorlye cum orn time so we ell start home for get too cold.- Tom...................

NOTICE

Calling all Dept of Veterans Affairs recipients.A group is forming to work on improving the domicillary services available to veterans (of all card categories) and war widows.If you would like to know more or have some input please ring Sheila Grimshaw on 22253.

Email [email protected] • Ph (Int+6723) 22405 • Fax (Int+6723) 23098P.O. Box 213, Norfolk Island.

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Norfolk Air would like to remind all persons traveling to Australia of the requirement to be in possession of documentation that will allow check-in staff to uplift them when returning to Norfolk Island.

The documentation required is as follows:

A current Australian or New Zealand Passport or a current passport that is endorsed with a Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island visa label.

Passports not issued in Australia or New Zealand must be valid for a period of at least one month beyond the period of intended stay and those passport holders also require an Australian multiple entry visa that is valid for one month beyond the period of intended stay.

General Entry Permit holders are advised to carry a copy of their permit that indicates that there is no requirement to hold a ticket for onward travel from Norfolk Island.

Temporary Entry Permit holders are advised to carry a copy of their permit and proof of a current ticket for onward travel from Norfolk Island, or proof that a bond has been lodged to meet the cost of onward travel from Norfolk Island.

As the above are Norfolk Island Immigration requirements, Norfolk Air cannot guarantee uplift of passengers who do not have the correct documentation for entry into Norfolk Island.

Please contact the Norfolk Island Contact Center on 24272 or email [email protected] if you have any queries

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Persons selected will also join a pool of casual relief housekeeping staff, who may be called upon to assist in providing domestic services at Government House during busy periods or when other household staff are absent on leave. Persons selected may be required to work at relatively short notice.

Duties will include the full range of housekeeping and laundry services and ensuring the presentation of Government House to a high standard. Duties may also include assistance with official hospitality.

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ValeRita Lorraine (Lo) Kilbourne4th February 1944 - 15th July 2008

Although she had not been well for some time, all on Norfolk were saddened to hear of the death in Sydney of Lorraine Kilbourne and the love, affection and respect in which she was held was evident by all who gathered at both the Uniting Church and Kingston, at the service of tribute of her life, on Thursday, 24th July.

Dr. John Duke conducted the service and welcomed and thanked those present “for being here to support Lorna and the family as we remember with thankfulness

all that Lorraine has meant to us.The family has asked me to thank everyone for

their help and support. Special thanks to the Uniting Church for having us all here for this service and to Bill Edward for his help. Thank you also to Joe Adams and his helpers in preparing the church with the lovely flowers”.

After the singing of the hymn “In the Garden” and prayers, John said “Lorraine was a true blue Norfolk Islander. Jan is now going to share some memories from Lorraine’s life, a life we want to remember”.

“I would like to share with you the story of the life of my sister-in-law Lorraine Kilbourne or Lo as we knew her.

Lorraine was born on Norfolk Island to Stephen (Nig) and Lorna Christian on 4th February 1944, their second daughter, Flora being the first born and then Kevin after Lorraine.

Lorraine completed her schooling at the NICS and after leaving school headed off to New Zealand, but came home only after a couple of months as she was so homesick.

She married John Charles Kilbourne (Mr. Turk or Turk) in 1961, and had two children, Russell Stephen born in 1961 and Jonathan Charles born in 1973. Their beloved Russ passed away in 1991, and Mr. Turk sadly passed away in September 2006.

Lorraine had three grandchildren, Peter, Matilda and Connor who she adored, and could not wait until they came to Norfolk to visit.

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Thank YouThankyou to the Norfolk Island

Hospital, Norfolk Air, To Kevin and Eddie for everything you did for Mum and for us. To Maxine, Steve and Auntie Eddie for helping us get over here. To Gran and everyone else for helping in getting everything ready for our return and for mums funeral. We Love you all dearly.

Jon and Tam

Lorraine and Turk lived for some time in the early 60’s in Kyneton, Victoria and later moved to Sydney, Turk working in the ‘meat’ industry there.

Some of Lorraine’s passions included playing cards, ‘dem tull’ nort too many sullen ewer bin beat her, including Drake. Another was tennis which she played for years, especially out Rocky Point at Roy and May’s. Turk build one croquet court in the front of dem’s property in New Cascade Road, and many a Sunday afternoon meeting of the ‘Big Fanny Club’ was held there - you could hear the laughter in Bun Pine.

One of my fondest memories was when our children were young and we used to go fishing in Nig’s ‘pie cart’, load up the rods, the steel mat and the frying pan and fish for rock fish. Plenty time, coming home in the dark.

Lo worked for many years at Banyan Park Playcentre, and just loved the time spent there with the children. Gut plenty older sullen who still call her Mrs. Kilbourne. She also worked at ‘Leeside’ for quite a number of years. She has been actively involved with the Sunshine Club, and for the past couple of years was the President, realising that sometimes everyone needs a hand and the Sunshine Club was always there to help.

One of the great highlights of her life was a second trip to America last year with some of the family to attend the wedding of Jonathan and Tammi, and meeting Tammi’s family.

The death of her eldest son Russell and then Turk just recently, had taken their toll and lately she has not been in the best of health. But Lo never complained, always a bright and cheery smile for all who knew her.

Each hour a leaf may witherEach day the sun will setBut the hearts that loved and lost youAre the ones that will never forgetLo will be sadly missed by all the family, especially

Lorna, Jonathan, Flora and Kevin, and is now resting peacefully with Nig, Turk, Russ and Scotty”.

The Bible reading - John 14:1-6 - was then read by Jan Reeves.

After the Lord’s Prayer, Dr. Duke asked those present if they would join with him in a prayer of thankfulness for Lorraine’s life and a prayer for God’s comfort for us at this time.

The service at the Uniting Church concluded with the singing of that great Norfolk Island hymn “Gethsemane”.

Due to the rain, the service at the Cemetery was shortened, and following the singing of the hymn “In the Sweet Bye and Bye” followed by the Lord’s Prayer, the Committal and the Grace the proceedings came to a conclusion with Kik Quintal leading those present in “The Pitcairn Anthem”.

We extend our sincere sympathies to Lorraine’s family and friends in their sad loss.

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over the past few weeks. We would like to thank the following:-

• Norfolk Air and staff• Norfolk Island Hospital and staff• St. John’s Ambulance• Wreath makers• Grave diggers• Pall bearers• Leonard Schmitz• Norfolk Island Police• Norfolk Island RSL Club• Norfolk Island RSL Women’s Auxiliary• Crest Auto Rentals• El Doo Hire Cars• Dr. John and Mrs. Mary Duke• Uniting Church of Australia - Norfolk Island• Barry Boniface• Milton Bradley • And especially all our family and friends who

have in any way helped the family through this sad time

• Special thanks to all our friends and family who supplied all the sweet ‘wettles’ for Lorraine’s wake, Norfolk’s community always comes together at a time like this to make this sad day bearable

• To anyone whom we may have forgotten, please accept our heartfelt thanks

From Jonathan, Lorna, Flora and Kevin and their families.

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ValeHoward Kendall Pitcher

24th April 1924 - 13th July 2008

Last Friday afternoon, 18th July, the members of Howard Pitcher’s family and his many Norfolk Island friends, had the opportunity to say farewell to a man whose motto was “do the right thing”.

The Burial Service was conducted by Dr. John Duke who, on behalf of the family, thanked those who had helped in the funeral preparations and given their support.

“Our love and prayers” he said “go out to Howard’s daughter, Merren and her children, Samuel, Danielle and Lauren and grandson Blake. To Andrew and his children, Olivia and Nicholas. To David and his children, Emma and Logan. To John and his children Amelia, Thomas, Oliver and James. It is special to have here today the grandchildren Samuel and Logan”.

Howard’s son John, then delivered the following Eulogy:- “Howard Kendall Pitcher, born 22nd April 1924 in Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand, died 13th July 2008 peacefully at Norfolk Island Hospital. Howard achieved much in his 84 years, but who was he? Well Howard was a descendant of quite an adventuring family. In 1813 a young Thomas Kendall arrived in Sydney from England as a missionary working for the Church Mission Society under Samuel Marsden. Thomas was soon despatched to the newly founded colony to the east where the natives were in need of salvation. So Thomas Kendall became the fi rst missionary to set foot in New Zealand, and became famous for taking the two most powerful Maori chiefs, Waikato and Hongi, to England to meet the King, and for producing the fi rst Maori language primer.

Thomas eventually retired to the N.S.W. Southern Highlands and it was there that another famous ancestor was born. Henry Kendall, Thomas’s nephew, became a poet and produced many volumes of very fi ne poetry, said by many to rank up with Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson as a great pioneer of Australian literature

Howard must have inherited some of this pioneering spirit. He had a great affi nity with the sea, and as

a child he built his own small boats, and then when World War 2 was declared he joined the RNZAF as a wireless operator. Howard’s fi rst contact with Norfolk Island was in 1944 when we arrived here in an RNZAF Hudson, en route to Espiritu Santo in Vanuatu where he was based.

When the war was over Howard bought a 34 foot 40 year old cutter, and with two mates, sailed across the Tasman to Lord Howe Island, and then on to Sydney, and back again. As an avid sailor he represented New Zealand in the 1952 World 18’ Yacht Championships in Fiji, gaining 2nd place, and there he met a young nurse. Meg had been a nurse on Niue Island and was en route back to New Zealand to board a ship for England where she was to see the Queen’s Coronation. Howard was smitten, but the only way he was going to catch young Meg was to chase after her, so he bought himself a ticket to England too and had the great fortune to pass by Pitcairn Island on his way to the Panama Canal.

Once in England Howard and Meg were married, and like the trailblazers they were, they bought an old van and set off on a camping holiday around Europe, starting a trend that many young Aussies and Kiwi’s follow even to this day.

On their return, Howard joined the family business which his mother had begun in the garage, packing up sheets of greaseproof paper for sale in grocer’s shops. Howard grew this business, known as Rota, over the next 20 years into New Zealand’s largest manufacturer of kitchen consumables. Howard’s fi rst child, Merren was born in 1955, followed by Andrew in 1957, David in 1958 and John in 1964.

Howard stayed close to the sea by building his own boat, a 21 foot cabin cruiser named ‘Bluebottle’, into which the family would pile and head off to Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf for weekends. This was later upgraded to a 45 foot launch, ‘Bel Air’,and we’d often share the 2 hour voyage with Mera and Hamish Martin and their family who had a bach a few bays around from ours.

In the Christmas of 1973, Mera and Hamish persuaded Howard and Meg to join them on a holiday to Mera’s home, Norfolk Island. After 3 weeks Howard had fallen in love with this place, and by May 1974 had bought the Norfolk Island Gas Company and moved the family over here. What a huge move, but one that probably extended his life by 20 years or more as the pressures of running a large business gave way to the relaxed lifestyle of Norfolk Island. There must have been something in the water that year because when Howard and Meg telephoned Mera and Hamish to tell them of the decision to move, it turned out they had decided to do exactly the same thing.

For the next 15 years Howard was the Gas Man and got to know everyone on the island as he delivered gas

to every household in his little blue truck. Howard felt a huge responsibility as the provider of such an important resource to the community. Unbeknownst to anyone, he provided gas to the poor and elderly at below cost price, and often for free, such was his desire to “do the right thing”.

Howard was also very active in the Rotary and Probus clubs. But he had another passion, that of woodworking, and used to produce wonderful rocking chairs in his workshop. No surprise then when David, Howard’s second son became a joiner and set up his own business on the island.

One of Howard’s favourite activities was cliff top barbecue’s watching the sun set over sizzling steaks and cold beer. In fact Howard loved a party, and one particular party comes to mind back when the spa pool craze was sweeping the island. Joe and Ross Wiltshire had installed one and decided to have a party to inaugurate it. Howard was most intrigued by this device, but had neglected to bring his swimming cossie. He was determined not to miss the opportunity to test it out, so he climbed in fully clothed, much to Meg’s horror! The experience must have been a good one however, because shortly afterwards, a spa pool was installed at home. The result still brings back painful memories as when us kids got home from the pub or a party, we’d find the spa pool full of parents and friends, usually without a swimming cossie between them!!

Howard became a grandfather in 1987 when Samuel was born, followed by another 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild, Blake who is 14 months. Howard was very proud of his family, and despite them living all over the globe, he was happiest when they were all able to make it back home to Norfolk. Most recently that was on the death of Meg, Howard’s wife of 53 years, and now on his passing. Meg had been Howard’s soul mate and her passing left a huge hole in his life. In many respects his passing on to join her is a blessing for him, but we will all miss him terribly”.

Following the Lord’s Prayer, Ian McCowan, one of his R.S.L. friends, gave a short summary of the highlights from Howard’s life.

After the committal, the service concluded with the singing of the Pitcairn Anthem.

To Howard’s family and friends we extend our sincere condolences.

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Thank YouThe family of the late Howard Pitcher would like to

thank everyone who helped make Howard’s lonely life after Meg died more bearable. In particular the District Nurse, morning callers, the hospital staff and doctors. He really did prefer being in your company than at home and appreciated your expert care.

To all others associated with Howard’s funeral we extend our gratitude and thanks. Special mention to the wreathmakers and suppliers of flowers, grave diggers and fillers, Leonard, John and May Duke and Laurie.

Thank you - Merren, Andrew, David. John and their families.

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National Tree Planting Day

Sunday 27th July 2008

Planet Ark Founders, Jon Dee and Pat Cash with Olivia Newton-John ask for your help in planting a tree on Sunday27th July 2008. Australians will come together once again to plant native trees in their local areas.

Last year more than 290,000 Australians supported National Tree Day!

National Tree Day is an Australian environmental initiative aimed at promoting community planting of native trees and shrubs. It is organized by Planet Ark in association with Toyota. National Tree Day is a day in which we should consider either planting a tree or clearing around trees we have already planted and making an effort in our community.

We hope you can assist other community groups in their endevours with tree planting on the island or some weeding to assist them in their endevours.

2008Tree planting lowers carbon emissions and assist the world with the issues of climate change

NATIVE TREE PLANTING CERTIFIED TO CUT CARBON

Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong, today congratulated forestry organisation, Greenfleet, for becoming the first not-for-profit ‘offset provider’ to be approved by the Australian Government.

March 2008

Environmental star-rating system forNorfolk Island businesses (usingBottomline³) appears in the University of Sydney. ISA Centre for Sustainability Analysis Newsletter . . .

“Sustainability Performance Reporting (SPR) will be compulsory in Australia as of 2009 and therefore we are leading the way by creating new business opportunities in Norfolk Island. By calculating the SPR for Cascade Soft Drinks with software Bottomline³, we can tell Cascade Soft Drinks

what equates to the average soft drink in Australia, which uses 950grams of material inputs to be produced compared to Cascade Soft Drinks using 150grams. Wecan calculate their carbon and ecological footprints and we can determine their carbon emissions. This means that our report can tell CASCADE SOFT DRINK FACTORY IN NORFOLK ISLAND that they are 6 times better than the Australian average. Norfolk Island has a waste problem and if Cascade Soft Drinks did what other soft drinks did on the mainland, they would be expelling 6 times more waste to be delivered to the waste centre. We should support the local business with its 4.5 star rating as Cascade Soft Drinks demonstrates sustainability because they show creativity and innovation which is suitable for small island environments.”

CARBON POLLUTIONREDUCTION SCHEME GREENPAPER JULYThis month (July 2008) the Depart-ment of Climate Change released the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper. ISA’s methodology in sustainability measurement was used in this

Federal Government report. “The tables are based on analysis conducted by the Centre for Integrated Sustainability Analysis (CISA), University of Sydney using the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Australian National Accounts Input-Output Tables 2001–02, the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2002 and various industry-specific sources. The data includes all national emissions, other than those from deforestation.” This is the same methodology as used by the EcoNorfolk Foundation in its star rating of any business.

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WELL! If you weren’t at the RSL for the new season of Norfolk Island’s very own ‘IT2’ Show last night, you missed a great night of gutsy local talent.

The Show’s hosts, Tamson Mayo and Karen Thompson, came off the starting blocks like Thorpey and Hackett for a night of non-stop action. Eight new couples jumped into the pool looking for fame and fortune, with judging sharks Kim, Tanya and Brent circling with their beady eyes picking up every tiny move.

The challenge for last night’s Round One was for the contestants to perform their choice of either a Country song, or a song from a musical movie, resulting in some old favorites that garnered spontaneous applause. All eight couples seemed to have had an absolute ball, with copious heckling and cheering from the involved audience.

The ‘judges’ offered a wealth of advice, much of it tongue in cheek. Comments like “drop that of air of

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Due to popular demand Norfolk Island’s first IT2 show will

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NEXT SHOW FRIDAY 8TH AUGUST

7pm at the RSL ~ $10 entry (Includes Lucky Door Prize entry & free drink)

It’ll be even better than the first!

All profits raised will be donated to the following local community groups:Girl Guides, The Quota Club, Youth Centre, VRA, St Johns, Banyan Park

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confidence, because your performance was b****y awful” and “you were flat as a pancake” and “you look like a refugee from the Village People” merely served to confirm the bond of friendship between contestantsand judges. (Either that, or there may have been a few punch-ups afterwards in the carpark!)

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After each performance mother-hen Nicki Beadman grilled each of the contestants on their feelings about the whole deal, with all feedback simply confirming that Norfolk Island is populated by a bunch of darned Good Sports who’ll do almost anything for a good night out.

The Judge’s winners for the night were Amanda and Aiden, who scored a whopping 28 out of a possible 30 points. Dressed to kill for their rendition of ‘Big Spender’, even Judge Kim was lost for any nasty words to say in reviewing their performance! However the final say will come from the audience, who can vote by throwing money into their favorite couple’s money tin; eight Norfolk charities being the beneficiaries.

Round Two of IT2 will be held at the RSL on Friday the 8th of August, when the contestants will select either a Rock or Disco number. Now that the action is really hotting up, mark the date on your diary and get along to cheer on our Norfolk Island mega-stars!

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The Social Awareness Advisory Committee is made up from members of the community who are concerned with social issues. It meets each month to make recommendations and monitor the progress of issues within the community.

Recent issues include the following –

• Counselling service – This continues to be provided by our resident counsellor Kathryn Parle who provides a general report on the issues within the community relating to substance abuse, relationships and other matters.

• A community survey in conjunction with the University of Wollongong is being proposed to update the data concerning social issues that was done to in 2002 by Deb Church. This survey will update the assessment of need in the community on issues that are affecting families and individuals.

• Road safety continues to be a concern to the committee and progress of an amendment to the Road Traffic Act to provide for roadside breath testing of drivers is being monitored

• Children being on licensed premises is also seen as a social concern especially where alcohol is being served and there is a perceived high level of alcohol consumption.

• Level of access to over the counter drugs at retail outlets which in other jurisdictions is restricted.

The above are just some of the issues that were dealt with at a recent meeting. Any member of the community who would like to be part of this committee or who would like to know more information is encouraged to contact Allen Bataille on ph: 23691 in the first instance.

24th July 2008

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“Gone Baby Gone” Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Ed Harris,

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in the tough Dorchester district of Boston, private investigator couple Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro at first refuse the case, until the girl’s aunt pleads with them to work alongside the police. Police Captain Jack Doyle is none too happy, but he assigns Detectives Remy Bressant and Nick Poole to the case, to work with the young couple. Amanda’s mother Helene is a drug user and runner, whose theft of a large amount of drug money from drug boss Cheese sets off a series of dramatic events that are tied to the kidnap, and perhaps the death of the little girl. And as he learns the truth Patrick has to make a moral decision that puts his own relationship with Angela at risk. The topic is confronting and unsettling and director Ben Affleck’s handling of this potent drama is superb.

From 7th August

From 7 August – “SEX AND THE CITY” – Gala opening night hosted by the Quota Club of Norfolk Island – see elsewhere in the paper for details.

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“The Painted Veil”

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In 1920’s England, middle class bacteriologist Walter Fane and upper class Kitty have married for the wrong reasons. Walter is in love with Kitty but fun-loving Kitty, under pressure to marry soon, is just eager to get as far away from her mother as possible. When they relocate to Shanghai, Kitty falls in love with English Vice Consul Charles Townsend and has an affair. Walter uncovers her infidelity and, in an act of vengeance, takes her to a remote village in China ravaged by cholera, ostensibly to provide medical help. Filmed in stunning locations in China, The Painted Veil is a satisfying and haunting film. Rated M

There will be no movie on the weekend of 1 August due to staff holidays.

Extended Whale Watching Survey

The following message was received from Adrian Oosterman this week:-

“As you and your paper have always been very good in reporting in our work on Norfolk Island, I thought it was time to give you some news on our forthcoming survey. With our previous surveys (2003-2007), the longest period spent on the island was in the order of four (4) weeks.

It has been decided that this year we will do a more comprehensive survey.

It is our intention to do a complete twelve (12) week watch. The survey will start on the 23rd August and finish on Friday 14th November. It is our aim to observe a complete southern migration of humpback whales. Hopefully this will give us a better picture of numbers of whales migrating past Norfolk Island. At the same time we want to photograph all whales for identification. As you may remember, we were fortunate enough in 2006 to match a migrating humpback who had been seen and photographed in New Caledonia the previous month.

We believe there are other matches waiting to be achieved. I have no doubt that some humpback whales that were sighted from New Zealand earlier this year will be in this category. Naturally there are other objectives to be achieved. As yet, we have not recorded any whale song from Norfolk. If we were fortunate enough to do so, we can match the song up to other parts of the South Pacific. Also the collection of skin samples is another important part of the project. Not only can whales be matched by photograph, but DNA samples can now be used to gain a match.

Congratulations!!! To Trent and Tarsh on the safe arrival of their beautiful little boy Riley John. 8lbs 3oz’s on 3rd July at Darwin Hospital. Regan is very excited to have a little brother.

Trent and Tarsh’s address is: 24 Bryant Terrace, Gunn, NT 0832

From all you family another grandson & Nephew to spoil. Ma and Grandad Christian

Congratulations!!! to Damien and Tamara Foong on the birth of their third child in Brisbane. Isabelle Jane joins Mai-Lyn and Joseph - residents will fondly remember them when Damien was the Chief Medical Officer here some years ago.”

NEW ARRIVALS...

History was almost Repeated..........but note quite!

Holidaying on the Island at the moment are John and Lyn Baird, Lyn’s Mother Mavis Wolfenden from Brisbane and Mavis’ life-long friend Pat Ison from Chinchilla, Queensland.Apart from thoroughly enjoying the beauty, friendliness, peace and cleanliness of Norfolk they have had a holiday which they claim will be the topic of conversation with their family and friends for months to come.

It started when John Baird came across a headstone to “Private John Baird, Private of His Majesty’s 50th or Queens Own Regiment who was accidentally drowned while on duty as one of the guard by the upsetting of a boat on the Harbour on 1st August 1835”. Our present day John doesn’t know if this was one of his long lost ancestors but from here the story takes another turn.On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, the seas around the Island have been enormous and it was while our visitors were in the Lime Kiln picnic area that the next incident happened.

They were there watching the seas that were surging across the reef at Emily and Slaughter Bays when one washed into the Lime Kiln. John, Lyn and Mavis had started to walk back towards the road and looked back to see another huge wave broke into the Lime Kiln. This wave carried away the fence and stranded Pat who was forced to seek refuge on one of the BBQ tables in the vicinity. Fortunately, apart from wet shoes and a bit of a fright, Pat escaped unscathed. She told me that her daughter works for the local newspaper, the “Chinchilla News”, and it wouldn’t surprise me if her adventure, together with Pat’s glowing comments about Norfolk Island doesn’t get a mention in the local press.The pictures with this story are by courtesy of John Baird.- Tom.

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Both men and women, young and old played their respective roles in the official welcome ceremony for delegates to the Tenth Festival of Pacific Arts in American Samoa yesterday morning.While the men were busy preparing for the ava ceremony (kava ceremony), the women were getting ready to display their finely woven mats.Boys and girls also pitched in, taking their place beside their elders to help in welcoming guests to their shores. Despite a downpour during the ceremony, the beautiful array of colourful outfits worn by the hosts and different groups from participating countries brightened the ceremony and kept spirits high. Men in traditional dress took part in the ava ceremony after which women displayed their fine weaving. As is the tradition, the first cup of ava waspoured on the ground to mark appreciation and respect for the earth, the provider of wealth and good health. Each guest of honour was presented with a coconut shell filled with ava as a sign of welcome. All the delegations were then offered a dried root of the ava plant as a token of appreciation from the hosts.Wearing traditional American Samoan dress made from woven pandanus, Kalasa Atuatasi, wife of a local matai (chief), led the women’s ceremony with a Samoan chant. The women proceeded to offer guests gifts of finely woven pandanus mats in an age-old custom called ‘fa’alelega-pepe’. The mats, woven by women from all over the territory, were presented to each participating country as a mark of respect and welcome.Atuatasi said the custom of ‘fa’alelega-pepe’ involves women who weave the fine mats in preparation for a ceremony fit for a king. The finely woven mats used to be the main currency of the people of the land before dollars and cents were introduced. ‘The value of the mats depends on how finely they are woven and how old they are, or how many hands they have passed through. When we present the fine mats we chant in our native tongue, praising the work that has been done and saying thank you for them.’ The tradition of ‘fa’alelega’ is passed from one generation to the next. Atuatasi says despite not having village societies to help preserve some of these practices, the island is

lucky because the government has allocated funds to help preserve customs and traditions. ‘Although there are certain things that change, the value of these mats remains. You can’t avoid change. Some things are replaced with more modern things but the value behind why we continue these customs still remains. The important thing is to keep the value of our cultures intact.’ Work on the mats presented at yesterday’s opening ceremony began four years ago, just after the last Festival of Pacific Arts in Palau in 2004. ‘Because so much time and effort is put into making these mats, there’s a lot of value placed on them and we present them to our guests as a token of our appreciation.’

PHOTO: Members of American Samoan delegation taking part in the ava ceremony to welcome guests to the festival

The Norfolk Island delegation have all safely arrived in Pago Pago and were amongst the visitors welcomed as described in the above Festival Press Release. An e-mail from a Samoan friend last week said that it had been “pippy-ing” down rain for some weeks and that for the week before the opening the government had been trucking in sand and gravel to cover the main festival area.

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ContinuedPhotoes of the opening show no mud or rain – only green grass. The Program for the Opening Days shows Norfolk Island weavers were included in the opening of the Traditional Arts segment (Wayne Boniface, Greg Magri & Raewyn Evans) and Performing Arts – Dance (Emilee Nicolai).

Day2 Performing Arts included Pitcairn and Culinary Arts – Indigenous Food included Norfolk (headed by Wayne Boniface.) The 2004 Festival voted Norfolk food display & demonstration as the best. Day3 (24/7/08) sees Pitcairn again displaying Performing Arts and Norfolk Island in the Group Performance event (Emilee Nicolai–Singer; Bugs Robertson-Musician/ singer; Wayne Pendleton-Musician/singer; Ric Robertson Musician/Singer and Alison Ryves Singer). The Fale (our “shop”) will be busy for the entire Festival under the guidance of Jeanine Brown with daily Natural History presentations (Margaret Christian for Norfolk) and expeditions. Traditional Architecture and Navigation/Canoeing are some of the many daily events. Each day begins with Morning Prayer before breakfast and ends with a performing arts event. A number of meetings of the Council will be held with Rhonda Griffiths in attendance as the Norfolk member.Aaaah – ef on’y I se gorn lorng fe dem!! But I naewa – I ya orn beautiful Norfolk Island.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Although the cold and wet weather hasn’t been conducive to the best start of a new term, it is still nice to welcome students back for a new beginning to a new semester. In particular, I wish our Year 12 students every success with their last term at NICS and encourage them to settle into a rigorous study routine. This is a most crucial term for our HSC students and I wish them every success in their efforts in ensuring that they achieve to their very best.

As well as welcoming students, it was nice to welcome Mrs Vanessa Magri as our new office support staff member. With Vanessa’s vast experience and extensive local knowledge, she will be a tremendous asset to our school. Welcome aboard Vanessa.

Parent/Teacher EveningParents of students from Years 8 to 11 are reminded that this will be held next Thursday 31 July from 5pm to 7pm in rooms 17 and 18. Booking Sheets will be given to students on Monday and I encourage parents

and students to ensure that they book interviews with those teachers that they feel is warranted, particularly after reading the Semester 1 Reports.

P&C Monthly MeetingJust a reminder that this will be held on Wednesday 30 July commencing at 7pm in the staff common room. All parents are welcome and it is a particular pleasure to welcome parents of new students.

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NICS Norf’k Language Writing Award For the best piece of writing, in any form, written in Norf’k language. Open to NICS students of any age.Prizes: $20 to the best writing by a senior student; and $20 prize to the best writing by a junior student

NICS Norf’k Language Poster Award For the best poster, featuring Norf’k Language Open to NICS students of any agePrizes: $20 to the best poster by a senior student; and $20 prize to the best poster by a junior student

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Family Spring Fair The Church of England is planning its 2008 Family Spring Fair for Saturday 27th September, and many people have expressed their delight that this much-loved event is to be revived. We have decided that we want the wider community to be involved in the Fair, and a number of people have already expressed interest in holding stalls or activities. We would still like to hear from more individuals or organisations who would be willing to participate. It may be a small “Car Boot Sale” table, a stall selling things like crafts or cooking, or a fun activity. Retail stores may even consider having a table of “Super Sale Specials”! Anything to make it a fun day for the community will be welcomed. It is planned that anyone who takes part will pay a modest charge and/or a small percentage of takings to the Church of England to help with costs, and aid our own fundraising, which will be directed towards community needs. The rest will belong to the stallholder! The Church of England itself will be running some stalls and activities. These will include a Book Stall, and a Plant Stall. There will also be a “Special Treasures” table, for items which are a “cut above” the normal jumble sale stuff. If you have anything to donate to help stock these stalls, we would love to hear from you, and can arrange pick-up. We will also have a Mixed stall, for things like cooking, produce and any other items you may wish to donate. Children’s activities are planned, including the ever-popular waterslide, and pony rides and more.If you would like to take part, or you have some good ideas for the day, please contact Bernie or Mary in the first instance. We would love to hear from you! Phone 22411 or email us at [email protected].

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Dear Sir, Last weeks paper had an article regarding waste

disposal of cruise ships. Very misleading.There is not one cruise line that I know of that permits

the dumping of anything at sea, it is all processed and the cruise line pays to have it disposed of at the major ports.

As cruise companies are in business to make money they cannot afford to have their 3000 passengers disillusioned by dumping anything at sea, in fact nearly every cruise ship and company have signs on board forbidding anything to be thrown overboard.

If the person who put the article in the paper can name one cruise ship that does dump I personally will contact their owners with that accusation.

Cruising per person has a much lower pollution rate than if that person was on land.

By all means come up with figures that dispute that if you can.

A cruise ship emits fumes in the air from one engine which also produces electricity and desalinated water.

Assuming it is a ten day cruise, at home 3000 people driving their cars and using electricity in that ten days obviously produce much more pollution than a cruise ship. (continued overleaf)

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I am all for doing something that will make the world a greener place but not through misleading information. By getting cruise ships here we will be helping the environment by cutting down on the polluting emissions of 3000 people at a time.

Yours,

Charles Blackwell

Dear Sir,

It is good that the Administration is proposing to install an efficient incinerator for more environmentally accepable disposal of rubbish. However it is disturbing to hear of them talking about burning old car and truck tyres, as the burning of tyres is very bad for the environment. Unwanted tyres should be put to good use in a way which enhances our environment. They should be tied together in groups and placed in the sea as artificial reefs to facilitate the breeding of fish stocks. Sites should be selected away from ship anchorages and one or two in each group of tyres have concrete set in them to weigh them down to ensure that they are not moved around by sea currents. The more tyres we can put in a heap on the bottom of the sea, the more fish will breed in that area.

Sincerely,

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At the last public meeting of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly, a significant amount of the Assembly’s time was taken up discussing the activities of the Norfolk Island A.L.P. Sub-branch. Some Assembly members made some quite startling and intemperate comments and criticisms.

We were told that the A.L.P. Sub Branch - • Has made spurious allegations of financial

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• Have only written one letter and one e-mail to the Assembly;

• Have not made any personal representation to the Assembly;

• Is improperly influencing or has influenced people outside Norfolk Island;

• Would need to offer plausible financial alternatives;

• Would need to explain how their policies would not impact negatively on the community;

• Would need to explain how paying additional taxes would not exacerbate community difficulties;

• Is urged to make themselves available for election.

And so on.

What is this group doing that has so enraged some Assembly members that they are frightened and uneasy about its activities? It is a political group which appears to have some ideas at odds with some or all members of the present Assembly. Or disagrees with the policies of the present Assembly, in part or in whole. Or wants to challenge some of the present Assembly’s methods of doing things. Or wants some of its doings more closely examined. Or wants to do away with the Assembly completely and revert to some form of Lloydism. Who knows what they collectively want? Can they even agree among themselves what they want? However, the simple fact is that they are a group of people who have banded together with some common political ideas. As such, they are entitled to go about their legitimate business without the heavy hand of the Government attempting to coerce them into keeping quiet or “making personal representations” or indeed even explaining themselves. Where questions are raised about what Government is doing, trying to squash such enquiry just raises more questions. It certainly raises the serious question of just who is really attempting to deny or subvert the democratic process and for what reason.

The accusations of foul play and rule-breaking against the Sub-branch were delivered in so grave a tone that it would not have been surprising to have heard a motion to outlaw this group and its activities. Possibly unless they wrote more letters and consulted more with everyone before doing this kind of stuff. But they were given a reprieve. In spite of all that this

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the near future, they are urged to cosy up to the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and work for “the good of Norfolk Island”

After this great list of shouldn’t oughta’s and gotta do’s, I’d say that in the foreseeable future there was fat chance of long pleasant chats over choccy bikkies about megalomarinas.

But all these charges have probably just hardened the Sub-branch attitude and further polarised public opinion. Talk around the traps is that as a direct result of the public chastisement, more prospective members turned up to last Thursday’s meeting of the Sub-Branch. If this is true, then the lecturing from the particular Assembly members seems to have backfired.

Not being a member of the Sub-Branch or having been to any of their meetings, I don’t know what its particular aims and objectives are. But the general policy of most political parties, apart from the obvious one of getting into power, is to undertake to make as many voters as possible better off. Some politicians actually believe this is their purpose. We can only suppose and hope that the Sub-Branch and the current Assembly share this simple common aim. Then why would the Sub-branch set itself on a collision course

with the Assembly by allegedly running around behind their backs and not consulting with them, you might ask yourself. Because the Sub-Branch doesn’t think that what the present Assembly is doing or how it’s going about it is the right way to improve things for us all, I suppose.

And that’s where we seem to be now, folks. The Norfolk Island A.L.P. Sub-Branch has made some moves which seem to challenge our current Assembly, making itself a sort of Opposition. Some of the Assembly think this is wrong and really don’t like what might come out of it. But at least one Assembly member says that people have the right to form groups which question government, which encourage sensible, informed debate and keep the government on its toes. I believe that this is the way that democracy is supposed to work.

Like a lot of other electors, I just hope for some serious debate on matters such as the budget, instead of long winded lists of pseudo-achievements, reports from conferences attended and people met there, and intimate details about the swapping of bed licences.

The Australian Democrats might not have achieved a whole lot before they imploded but they came up with a bloody good slogan which said in a nutshell just what the aim of the democratic process really is.

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Letters to the Editor - continuedDear Sir, In reference to last weeks letters on the proposed Harbour construction.

1. The minister concerned has already published in the paper the engineers reasons for Cascade. Headstone is too deep. Ball Bay too small .2. Another comment that by the time it is built there might not be any ships travelling because of fuel costs. Think of that, no ships so therefore all food brought to the Island by high polluting fuel guzzling aircraft. Only the very-- no very, very-- no again--very,very,very rich could afford to eat. What happens to the rest of us. What an illogical proposition regarding the ships.3. As for the comment that the Government should be looking at ways to reduce the cost of living. That’s what the proposed harbour is for.If anybody has any better sensible ideas for reducing the cost of living without penalising the majority of the community then I am sure the govt and the rest of us would like to know . Publish so that we can see.4. We can keep the landed freight costs of goods brought here by sea to existing levels if every person who is against the harbour put their money where their mouths are .If they succeed in preventing a harbour I expect them to declare their opposition and then subsidise the extra costs of grocery freight when prices rise due to the antiquated facilities that we have now .Put your money where your mouths are and don’t penalise the rest of the community5. The future of the Island depends on having a harbour.6. How can the Government say what the capital outlay of the harbour will be until the final plans are drawn up and costings are in. They are not stupid enough to disclose their guestimates They already have some external options about the finance which cannot be disclosed until the costings are in. Common business sense.8. Mr Maces comment last week was “If it aint broke don’t fix it”But the present shipping costs are turning everybody “Broke” so it needs to be fixed.

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I was alarmed to hear from the Government this week that they will not release to me the budgets for the Business Undertakings on the basis that they are “commercial-in-confi dence”.This is a matter of extreme public importance as the Business Undertakings handle some $30m of public moneys and contribute some 30% of revenue for general administrative expenditure. There is no question that they should be open to public scrutiny and have to my knowledge not been withheld from public scrutiny before.This is appalling conduct and hardly consistent with the government’s supposed ‘open-government policy. It smacks of having something to hide, as does the Finance Minister’s accusation in the Assembly that MLAs are releasing fi nancial information which should be held ‘in house’.Yours etc.

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He found he had to approach little kids in a special way. He gave them a password or a slogan to use as a guard against other older kids. “Stupid” he thought was a good start for them.

He suggested to the little ones that if they were approached by anyone and offered drugs to say “do I look that stupid”.

John really believed in miracles, he didn’t use the words loosely, as we can do when something wonderful happens unexpectedly. When he said miracles, he meant it in a spiritual sense.

In his time around schools, he has seen older kids go ‘cold turkey’ and withdraw from drugs without the help of withdrawal drugs, just by being prayed over and wanting to come off drugs. They did it by turning to Jesus to help them - putting all their trust in him.

The same Jesus can help anyone overcome any addiction - young people or old - just by turning to him. So open your hearts to Jesus, he loves us so much and is just waiting for us to turn to him and ask for his help. He doesn’t want to lose anyone, he wants us all to be with him forever.

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Police NewsResponsibilities Of Liquor Licence HoldersPolice place great value on our relationship with the general community. It is important that Police and the community work together to provide a safe and peaceful environment in which to live. This is particularly the case in places like Norfolk Island where Police resources are limited. In these circumstances we rely heavily on members of the public being our ‘eyes and ears’, and providing us with information regarding such things as suspicious activity or dangerous driving. Where a member of the public observes a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner, they should note the vehicle registration and advise Police. Because Police did not witness the manner of driving themselves, the witness needs to provide a signed statement to Police before any further action can be taken against the offending driver. The witness must also be prepared to give their evidence in court if necessary. If the witness is unwilling to do this, then Police are unable to take any further action.

School ZonesMotorists are reminded that school is back next week, and the 30 km/h school speed limits are in force between the hours of 8am and 3:30pm on school days. Drivers are advised that Police will be paying particular attention to the school zones over the coming weeks.

Crimestoppers Crimestoppers can be reached on 13999 and will take information on any criminal matter. All Crimestoppers reports will be accepted anonymously. Norfolk Island 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 normal Island number for police attendance (ph 22222). The Crimestoppers number is for reporting criminal information and will not result in an immediate police attendance. RADIO NORFOLK airs Island Beat at 2.30pm each Thursday. Contact the radio station if you have a question that you would like police to answer on air.

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Page from the PastThe Norfolk Islander - 12md July, 1966

Extracts from the Inauguration of the Third Norfolk Island Council - On a raw, July Wednesday 20th July afternoon, His Honour the Administrator, Mr. Reg Marsh, entered the Norfolk Island Council Chambers, Kingston for the purpose of swearing-in the 8 members of the Third Norfolk Island Council.

His Honour told the gathering that apologies had been received from the Administration Accountant, Ted Ralston, who he said, was busy making up the pay! Special invitations had been issued to Mrs. Cobby Robinson (Aunt Jemima) and Mr. Gilbert (Gillie) Bailey and the senior pupils of the Norfolk Island Central School.

After the elected Councillors had subscribed their oath, and Councillor Randall had been elected by secret ballot as President of Committees, the assembled Councillors and guests retired to Government House for a lovely hot cup of tea. An old Norfolk Island phrase, not heard these days “dere cuppa tea gutta hair” (this is a lovely cup of tea), spoken by Gillie Bailey, summed it up beautifully.

The following are some extracts from the Administrator’s Address to the Councillors:- “I look forward to working with the Council in the pursuit of the betterment of the community. We must keep unspoiled the beauty with which nature and history have so uniquely endowed this Island. We must sail this ‘Ship of Fame’ that she takes advantage of the winds of change without running on the rocks of change”.

“....In addition to the existing committees of Works and Finance, I hope that Council will constitute standing committees for Economic Affairs and for Social Affairs”. The Committee for Social Affairs is, in my view, most important. There is a need to give the closest possible consideration to the fundamental matter of conserving all those good features of the traditional way of life of this Island. I am very conscious, as I believe the people of this Island are very conscious, that man does not live by bread alone and that cultural and spiritual things are what make for good citizenship and a happy community. The older people know and cherish a distinct way of life here, which is lost to many elsewhere. It is important to keep alive in the younger generation an awareness of, and a pride in, this heritage. If we are to do that, then with the advancement which is relieving them of the hardships which their parents and grandparents faced here when they were young, the rising generation will be sure of a good future. The Committee of Social Affairs should consider the need for a Norfolk Island Institute to collect and safeguard historical relics, pictures and documents. It should consider the need for a worthy Museum. It should concern itself with the restoration and furnishing, in period, of one of the original houses occupied by the Picairners when they settled her in Kingston. It should concern itself with the welfare of the aged and such community organisations as the Hospital Auxiliary, the Sunshine Club, the C.W.A. and the Lions Club so that they can be encouraged in their good work.

“I will mention only one more and that is the

establishment of an Electricity Undertaking as a body corporate which, by the economies of bulk purchases of fuel and consolidating demand, may be able to extend electricity to every home on the Island”.

All they do is put it in an Envelope - Mr. John Toland, from the Operating Branch of the O.T.C. is at present installing a radio-teleprinter circuit at the Airport Cable Office. This radio-teleprinter circuit will replace the outmoded machine morse circuit which has been operating successfully on the Island for the last few years.

Still going strong - After an absence of more than 30 years, Mr. W.C. Tennent is back again on holiday.

Uncle Bill, as he was known in the 1930’s, was the owner of a 1929 Willys Overland (one of the first trucks on the Island) which is still going strong and is now owned by Mr. Pat Patterson - you know - the one that has the leather shoe lace for its fan belt!

Recent deaths of old Island Identities - We are sorry to record the death of Mr. ‘Bluey’ Lloyd, a carpenter and one time resident in the 1930’s and of Mr. Fred Biggs, an old employee of Burns Philp here.

Vale - After fighting ill-health for a long time, a beautiful Norfolk Islander, Mrs. Sarah Emily (Aunt Em Nash) Christian, passed away at her home on Thursday, 21st July.

Aunt Em, as she was affectionately known to everyone, was born on June 3rd, 1887. She was the daughter of Gregory and Emily Quintal and on 21st January, 1909 she married Constable Andrew Nash Johnston Christian at the Town Church, Kingston. They had 4 children - Norah Jane (Jean), Charles Allen (who died on active service in World War II), Alexander (who died on Norfolk in 1958) and Mildred.

Aunt Em was well known and loved by all. Her kindness, tolerance and ever-present sense of humour will be sadly missed.

Congratulation - To Carole and Dan Yager on the birth of Tracey Louise, their second daughter, born last Sunday, 17th July, weighing 7lb 3 oz.

We understand that young Juliette, when she saw her baby sister, decided that Tracey could, after all, share her room, not sleep out in the garage, as she had decided earlier in the piece.

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As many readers will recall, since the rabbit eradication programme which commenced on Philip Island in 1970/80, there has been more and more vegetation appear on that once eroded Island.

The following e-mail and attached photo was sent by Ernie Friend, one time Agricultural Officer, to Brooke Watson, Conservator of the Norfolk Island National Park.

“Thanks you for the great aerial view of Philip Island. Good to see so much green these days.

In the 1950’s I had my own boat and when we went over to Philip Island the rabbits were quite numerous and easy to catch.

The attached picture is of Charles Buffett (son of Charles Ivens (Potts) Buffett MBE, the Official Secretary to the Administrator) with a black rabbit”.

The recommendation that the eradication of rabbits (which had been introduced on Philip Island along with goats, pigs and other animals during the Convict era), should be considered, came from a study carried out in July 1973 by Mr. Jack Huston, Director of the Conservation and Agriculture Branch of the Department of the Capital Territory, on the patterns of erosion on Norfolk and Philip Islands.

In September 1973, he reported “that rabbits must be eliminated if vegetation was to improve. This would not be an easy task. The best method of assessing the possibility of revegetation on Philip Island would be to arrange for two officers experienced in soil conservation and ecology to camp on the Island for up to six months. Their primary tasks should consist of exterminating rabbits, conducting basic soil conservation and erosion mitigation and planting of both endemic and introduced species of plants to discover their viability for a programme of total revegetation.

The photos of erosion on Philip Island were taken during Mr. Huston’s investigation. The tree in the foreground is a ‘Lagunaria patersonia’ (White Oak).

- Tom.

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New to our box of tricks were the VERY POPULAR Belly Bumpers, Parachute and YONG! We spent time walking through the National Park, Up to flagstaff, all around Kingston and the reef! We went to the movies on Wednesdays, played mini golf, held a silly olympics, had a Mud Fight, went to the park, tried grass sliding, hung out at Banyan Park, hosted quiz shows, performed funny acts, and had a ball!THANKS FOR US! LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT HOLIDAYS!

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China, 207 B.C. On the Holy Mountain, China’s First Emperor, Q’in She Huang, reveals to his followers a stunning secret, and entrusts them with a sacred task. Scenes intricately carved into a narwhal tusk show the future of China - a future both glorious and terrifying. First will come the Age of White Birds on Water, bringing a darkness that will engulf the nation until the second prophecy comes true - the Age of the 70 Pagodas, which signals the beginning of the great rebirth. The Emperor’s chosen three - his favourite concubine, head Confucian and personal bodyguard - must bring these prophecies to life by passing their traditions on for generations and keeping the ivory tusk a closely guarded secret. A path of smoke points them towards the place where all this will come to pass. A place at the bend in the river. A place that will be called Shanghai.

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Watawieh YorlyeI am writing this article while sitting in Melbourne,

which is very difficult as my fingers are not working too well due to the extremely cold temperature here. One bright spot though is the Essendon – Collingwood football game I am attending today. I do enjoy the NRL keepings-off game, but it is great to watch real football from time to time. I’m staying with my mother who turns a very young 75 on the 30th July and of course she will be at the footy also, as she is a fanatical Essendon supporter. I hope we don’t lose as I probably won’t get fed tonight!

Hope the article on Tetanus was of interest and I am sure everyone will have rushed out and got their shots. After reading it myself, I decided in future, not to lick the dirt off my golf ball when getting ready to putt. I’m not sure if you can get Tetanus that way but I must ask Dr. Mac if he licks his balls.

Jasmine informs me that the 1st aid course in its compressed form was a little on the information-overload side for those doing 1st aid for the first time. We were not sure how you guys would go, but felt the format we had may have got you through – don’t panic though as we will expand the course a little to do the job. The format is new to us too and we will improve it with experience. For those who have done 1st aid before however, it works well.

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never know what you could learn either. Actually, the one thing you do get is lasting friendships with a great group of people who are all working for a common cause.

Caught up with Louise Johnson who is in Melbourne until the end of December before returning to Norfolk in January and Eddie Hooker arrived yesterday – I believe he will be at the footy today and I will catch up with him also. Doesn’t matter where you go there always seems to be someone from Norfolk around. Speaking of someone from Norfolk – my wife Margaret will be arriving in Melbourne on Monday. I wonder if anyone is picking her up from the airport?

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Last Saturday 53 players turned up for the final round of the TAB Team Trophy, an aggregate stroke event. This event has been played out over the past 4 months and is always a very popular fixture of the year. Our sincere thanks go again to Mike King and his team at the Norfolk Island TAB for their generous sponsorship of this event.

Winning the 4th round with a score of 138 was the father and son team of Peter and Chris Magri followed by Stephen Gardiner and Barry Soley with 142 and Vanessa and Dave Magri with 143. Brendan Christian took out the Club 6 with 15 points. The pro pin was won by Dave Magri with John Anderson closest on the 9/18th and Chris Magri on the 2/11th.

Winners of the overall TAB Team Trophy taking the best 3 of 4 rounds was Stephen Gardiner and Barry Soley with 22 points on a countback from Darren and Brandon Anderson. Coming in third place was Vanessa and Dave Magri with 21 points. Our congratulations go to the winners of the 2008 TAB Team Trophy.

Todays event is Jackpot Day, an Individual Stableford generously sponsored by Michael and Vicky Jack. Tee times are 8-30 am and 12-30 pm and all players are reminded to have their cards in at least 15 minutes beforehand.

True Rules of Golf:When you look up and cause an awful shot, you will always look down again at exactly the moment when you ought to start watching the ball if you ever want to see it again.

Upcoming Events:Wednesday 30th July – Open day TBASaturday 2nd August – Masters Monthly Medal Round 8 – Lisner Monthly Trophy – Stroke – Hot Dogs to followWednesday 6th August – Open Day TBASaturday 9th August – Open Day – Holden Scramble Format – Choice of Team

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Wednesday 13th August – Silver and Bronze Trophy Round 2 – StrokeSaturday 16th August – Foodlands Trophy – Stroke

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10th Arafura Games9th - 17th May 2009

The Hon. Paul Henderson MLA, Chief Minister, Northern Territory, in a foreword to “Games News” writes:- “The Arafura Games is a remarkable success story. In May 1991 the fi rst Arafura Games, then known as the “Arafura Sports Festival”, was staged in Darwin with athletes participating from seven countries. In 2007 the Arafura Games included participants from some 42 countries. In 2007 the Games incorporated the Oceania Open Paralympic Championships for the fi rst time and was conducted under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee. 2009 will be the tenth staging of the Arafura Games and it is exciting to see its ongoing evolution as the event continues to grow its importance on the international sporting calendar. So what’s in store for us all in 2009? More improvements are certainly on the way. The Northern Territory Government is constructing new facilities, there is growing recognition from International Federations who are contributing to promotions and offi ciating, and we can certainly expect more new countries to join the Games. Through the support and vision of the Australian Paralympic Committee the Oceania Open Paralympic Championships will again be a feature.

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The tenth Arafura Games is set to be a spectacle not to miss, and I look forward to you joining us in Darwin for the spectacular Opening Ceremony on 9th May 2009 to celebrate this occasion”. The following are the sports in which potential teams from Norfolk could compete - Athletics, Badminton, Golf, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Clay Target Shooting, Pistol Shooting, Squash, Tennis and Triathlon.For further information contact Milton Bradley, Secretary, Amateur Sports Association on ‘phone 22136.

Squash News Junior Squash

Two weeks ago we had a visiting coach at the Norfolk Island Squash Courts, his name was Trevor Loughran, and he was visiting with his wife Robin and her son Braden. He coached the Juniors for a week and then he ran a comp which was called the Amateur Sports Association Junior Squash Comp. The winners of the comp were:

D Grade, Winner, Ben Mitchell,

Runner Up, Zac Reynolds, Plate, Jacob Anderson,

Special Plate, Connor Reynolds, Encouragement award Kya Snell.

C Grade, Winner, Laughlan Anderson,

Runner Up, Branden Anderson, Plate, Levi Singer,

Special Plate, Tristan Jackson, Encouragement award, James Bigg.

B Grade, Winner, Jamie Reynolds, Runner Up, Manu Latiti, Plate Winner, Issac Bigg,

Special Plate, Reuben Bigg, Encouragement award, Adam Buffett.

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A Grade, Winner, Nik Mitchell,

Runner Up, Mitchell James, Plate Winner, Martin Bigg,

Special Plate, Rhys Schmitz, Encouragement award, Will Partridge.

There were also awards for Chantelle Anderson and Tiarna Finch. At the presentation the Juniors had the chance to farewell Nik & Ben Mitchell who have now left the island for Christmas Islands, no Squash Courts there unfortunatley, we wish them all the best.This was a very well run tournament, and I would like to thank Amatuer Sports for sponsoring this tournament and bringing Trevor over with the funding from Dehli 2010 grant. I would like to thank Peter Arthur who attended and presented prizes.I would also like to thank Trevor for all the work he did with the Juniors and also thanks to the Leagues Club for the use of the courts and light time donated.Juniors next week will be combined with the after school activities.

15th Oceania Masters 2008 Last week we held the Masters Comp and had a total of 30 players consisting of 16 overseas players and 14 locals. It was a small tournament but very enjoyable. The Australians arrived on Saturday and the Kiwi’s on Sunday. 24 of us had a game of golf and alot of fun was had by all, that evening we had our welcome fish fry which was catered by the Golf Club, very enjoyable and I would like to thank all involved for your hospitality. A fishing trip was drawn that night and won by David Leitch who then gave the prize to very keen fisherman, Braden. Thanks to Shane and Kelly for this voucher. Competition started on

Monday, and went thru to Friday, Wednesday night we had a get together in the restaurant at the Leagues Club and the finals were played on Friday, some great games and alot of support by spectators. We had the presentation Friday night at the All Seasons Colonial which was very nice, thanks to Joan Rawlinson for the background piano music and the very talented Fijian Staff who put on a great performance. It was appreciated by all who attended. The winners were:

Ladies 35 - 39 Sarlu Le Cren, Runner Up, Rowena Bowie

Ladies 40 - 44 Ginny Walker, Runner Up, Penny Cork

Ladies 50 - 54 Becky Nobbs, Runner Up, Robyn Cork

Mens 35 - 39 Gye Duncan, Runner Up, Mal Rundell

Mens 40 - 44 Jeff Rothwell, Runner Up, Craig Buffett

Mens 45 - 49 Trevor Loghran, Runner Up, Leonard Schmitz

Mens 50 - 54 Duncan Gray, Runner Up, Brian James

Mens 55 - 60 Ian Cork, Runner Up, Eric Cork

Mens 60 - 64 Des Hinton

Mens 65 Plus Peter Cole

Smudgies restring donated a Squash Racquet and Leonard Schmitz who broke his racquet at 1.30pm Friday was the winner.I would like to thank Smudgie for the Head Racquet.I would also like to thank our major sponsors for the 2008 Masters, The Travel Centre, All Seasons Colonial, Norfolk Island Leagues Club and Norfolk shirts. Without your sponsorship there would not be a tournament as successful as we had.

Night Comp We are looking at starting a new comp in the next couple of weeks, there will be more information on this in the next week or so.There is no reason why you can’t get a group together and have a hit on Wednesday night. ThanksMal

The difference between yoga and exercise

Yoga postures are very different from ordinary exercise. It is a mistake to call these postures exercise in the usual sense of the word. Their purpose is not to strengthen the muscles. They emphasize relaxation quite as much as they do tension. Unlike most physical exercise, they do not excite; rather, they eliminate excitement from the system.

The important difference between these postures and calisthenics is that in yoga practice one must never strain. Relax, never force yourself, into the positions. Stretch only slightly, if at all beyond the point of comfort. You will be amazed how many poses you can accomplish by progressively deeper relaxation.

The yoga postures are not only a series of physical positions but exercises in mental awareness. The yogi must be deliberate in every movement. He must feel every muscle. Above all he must try to become conscious of the energy as it directs the muscular movements. He must try to develop an awareness of his body as consisting primarily of energy.

Classes this week are Monday 5.30pm – 7.00pm with Lynn for beginners Tuesday with Lynn 5.30pm – 7.00pm, and Thursday with Sue 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Classes are held upstairs in the Cyber Centre and the cost is $6 per class and $7 per class for the Monday beginner class.

Any enquiries to Dy on phone 22142. Namaste


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Netball News INTERMEDIATESJens Jaguars 26 def Prowling Panthers 25Both teams playing good netball. Panthers having the advantage with more players. Second qtr was dynamite. Adam Buffett ran hard. Lara Bigg played hard all game with good back up from Will Partridge. Myka and Tiffany combining well in the circle with good mid court by Ebony. All players are asked to please let their coach know if they can’t make it, as you let your whole team down.

SENIORSResults for Week 5 of The Chook Shop round.Norfolk Island 38 def RSL 12

PHOTOGRAPHSPhotographs which appear in

The Norfolk Islander are available for purchase from $3.00 each.

They will be available for collection within 7 days following placement of order.

We would appreciate all photographs that accompany submitted articles have the return

address written on the back.

Please note that some photographs that do appear may not be the property of Greenways Press.

Good game to umpire. Good to see April and Sue Buffett keeping up with the younger ones. The score not reflecting the tight game.

BC Excavations 38 def Leagues Club 26All players played consistently throughout the whole game. Nicole, Stacey, Suzie & Kym played well for BC Excavations. Well done to all players, you all played a clean game. Good to see Leanne back on court.

Draw for Sat 26th July

JUNIORS 10am - Court 1

Gladiators v Pips Popstars Umpires needed please

Court 2Groovy Gang v Terminators

Umpires needed please

INTERMEDIATES11am

Prowling Panthers v Jens Jaguars Umpires: Michelle & Sue

SENIORS

Week 1 of the Ladder round.1.30pm

BC Excavations v RSL Umpires:- Helen & Jo Scorer:- Leagues Club

2.45pmLeagues Club v Willies Wahinis

Umpires:- Kim & Jenny Scorer:- BC Excavations

BYE :- Norfolk Island

CLEAN UP:- Willies Wahinis

Three games were played in the triples championship last saturday afternoon . Sid Cooper (skipping) Graham Woolley and Mick Williams were up against Gaeton Boudan, Ian Webb , and Gavin Snell. Gaetons team won the first five ends to lead 7-0 , going by the score card after that I think Coop was looking for a price? the next six ends were won by Sids team who took the lead (big-time) 14-7 Sid-Graham and Mick never looked back and ran out winners 21-9 Steve Kennedy (a late call up to this event) skipped Peter Walkinshaw with Spin Menghetti leading to take on Ron (the boot) Campion , Terry King and Plute Snell. Team Kennedy picked up 4- shots on end one also on end three to hit the front 8-2 after 5 ends it was 8-6 from then it was one way traffic with Steve, Peter, and Spin winning 25-15 IT was Wilson! -Turton - and Wilson Barry, skipping ,Keith in the middle with Kit leading playing Graham Forsyth,Tim Sheridan,and Garry Clarke The score card said 20 to 9 to Wilson-Turton-and-Wilson (good name for a legal team ) The games today (skips only ) Jim Rawlinson vs Jeff Pledger , Barry Wilson vs Moochie Christian. Phil Billman vs Sid Cooper. Dave Smith vs Steve Kennedy , to all good bowling! I had the pleasure to watch the last two bowls of the mixed fours semi-final last Sunday between Gaetons team and Cols team it would be the first time iv seen a kitty to be moved square one way to take an unlikley shot to hold game Gaeton done just that! then Col with the last bowl of the game sent the kitty back to near the

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Dinner - Monday to SundayDinner - Monday to SundayDinner6.00p.m. - 8.00p.m.

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spot it was The Jack did not go back like 99% of the time or forward 1% it went square like Ricky Ponting cracking one thru point COL was happy!! as was his team - Clancy

Mens Bowls

Cheryl Tennis ClubMasisons Jewellers Challenge Mixed

We’ve finally got the numbers. Challenges have already commenced, so give the club a call to get your challenge in or drop in & get it on the list.

ALL PLAYERS playing in the Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday night competitions please note that it is your responsibility to find a reserve if you are unable to play, & not call the club at 5.00pm on the night to advise you “can’t make it”. If you are unable to front it is your responsibility to pay the nights fee for your replacement.

Monday Night N I Gas Comp – The draw is Gaelene’s Gophers v Benjamins, Swynie’s Swingers v Danny’s Delights & N I Gas have the bye. If you missed out on getting a team in it’s not too late, just give the club a call & we’ll slot you in. Start time is 5.30.

Tuesday Night Smudgies Restrings & Head Comp –The draw is Smudgie v Grub, Mark v Danny, & Ummy v Daryl. Start time is 6 o’clock.

Wednesday Night Greenways Press Comp – Start of a new comp this week, new teams & draw is Danny Nobbs, Charles Blackwell & Luke Steven v Daryl Reynolds, Karen Menadue & Chris Gatehouse; Brett Bergagnin, Jason Quintal & Andre Forrester v Mark Hayes, Rhys Schmitz & Alan McNeil; James Elliott, Scott Collins & Jo Snell v Sam Taylor, Lew Quintal & Jamie Reynolds. Start time is 5.30.

Thursday Night – Social night, all locals & visitors to Norfolk are welcome to come on down to the club at around 5.30 for some social fun.For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested in playing when the next comp starts, please give the club a call & get your name down.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Planning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event- For all those workplaces, members, friends, relatives & others currently considering organising their Christmas functions – yes it’s not that far away – or any birthdays, anniversary’s or other function we at the tennis club are happy to look at attending them for you here at the club. If you’ve got an idea we can probably cater for it, so if yorlye have any queries please give the club a call.


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Wednesday Bowls

With this years calendar drawing to a close some amazing bowls are being played for the coveted Championship places.On Wednesday the finals of the Triples were played between Annie skipping Petal and Phoebe and Kitha skipping Jackie and Ann. Annie showed her usual form in attacking the head at every opportunity to clear the opponents bowls.Congratulations to Annie and her team coming out decided winners 21-11.

6 visitors from Dapto, Ron and Marina Stubbs,Linda and Fred Headington, and John and Sheila Roberts plus Gordon Stewart from Harrington N.S.W. joined in Trophy bowls

Results in these triples games were Beryl, Gordon and Bill 22 against Joyce,Ron and Terry 16

Ken,Plute and Debbie15 against Essie,Sheila and Fred12

Graham,Marina and Kate took out the trophy for the day winning 24 from Kerry,John and Linda 12.

SUNDAY,S MIXED FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP.The semifinals have been played and the game

between Cab skipping Kitha,Carol and Dan against Clancy,skipping Phil, Phoebe and Jeff finished on the 17th end with Clancy ‘s team clear winners 29-10

The game between Bobby skipping Mick,Mal and Nancy against Colin skipping Pumper,Kerry and Marg Buffet [sub for Joy] was a nailbiter all the way through The score card read like this 15th end 11 all, 20th end 14 all.On the final end Bobby,s team were holding 3 when Colin send down a drive which skewed the kitty sideways to a wild bowl of Mick’s Bobby then put his bowl down to give them 2 Down came Colin’s final bowl to once more skew the kitty sideways to give them the one needed to win the game.

Well worth it to watch the final on Sunday as Clancy’s team do battle against Colin’s T.V.shots.

Don’t forget the benefit night tonight.the 26th.This is for a very worthy cause and a great night for all.

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BRIGHT SAFETY YELLOW, U.V. STABILIZED, POLYETHYLENE BOAT- 3.8 Metres long, deep, wide beam, extremely stable and safe with full fl otation, 12mm thick, twin skin roto-moulded with moulded seats, front locking hatch, removable carpeted fl oor panels, non-slip deck tread, cb & aerial, epirb, fi sh fi nder/depth sounder, reef anchor, 15 hp mariner outboard, 15 lt tank, oars, lifejackets, fl ares etc. Trailer, rego, fi sh table and bins, rods, tackle, tools etc brilliant vessel in great condition, can also fi t 25 hp, seat 5, lightweight hull weighs only 80kg, maintenance free, virtually indestructible and unsinkable. Manufacturedby Bushman’s Tanks, Qld This boat is really tough and almost indestructible! Run it up on reef or rocks...No problem! (I haven’t done this to it yet!). Belt it with a sledgehammer and the hammer will bounce back at you ...No damage to the boat! They even cut one in half with a chainsaw a few years ago to show that both bits still fl oat, due to its positive buoyancy....Can’t get better than that! Boat is ready to go in the water, even has tank of treated fuel Looking for best offers around $6000.....Bloody cheap as you wont land one for that....Especially nowadays!!! Make an offer! Ph 22108 or 23396

500 GALLON PLASTIC POLYETHYLENE BUSHMAN’S TANK, new condition, uv stabilized, best on the market 25 year warranty from new, includes high volume Davey transfer pump, electric timer, electric water level sensor/cut-off switch very cheap $1500 ono. Please ph 23396 or 22108

QUOTA CLUB“Down Memory Lane Concert”

DVD available soon.Reserve your copy at Cameralines shopor email [email protected]

MAROON NISSAN PRIMERA. 1990. Automatic sedan. Needs some work for upcoming rego or good for parts or project. Offers invited. Please phone 22742 or 50659.

TOYOTA COROLLA LEVIN 1991. 2 door, black. $4,500. VERSUS GT MAGS. 17” x 7” 4 stud. $1,000. Phone Mickos on 50895 or 22236a/h

Bit chilly??? This will warm you up! RINNAI RCE 329H GAS / ELECTRIC HEATER, in new condition, works a treat! Great for home / offi ce / shop. New price almost $800 our price only $400! First to see will buy. Phone 23396

MAROON NISSAN PRIMERA. 1990. Automatic. 4 door. Some work needed for upcoming rego or good for parts or project. $500 or near offer. Please phone 50659.

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PUREBRED AUSTRALIAN BULLDOG PUPPIES.These dogs are a very affectionate and loyal breed and would be a great addition to any family. All pups come with; United Australian Bulldog Association Registration certifi cate. Full vet check. Vaccination certifi cate. Worming (heart and all intestinal worms)Flea treatment. Copy of Victoria Stilwell’s –It’s me or The Dog. Diet guide Puppy blanket. $1000.00Call Luke on 50322 to arrange viewing of pups.3 females and 4 males left.

TWO SEATER LOUNGE AND TWO CHAIRS, phone 22489.

THE PATISSERIE or Equipment $25,000.00 ono. Phone work 24118 or Home 23468.

GARAGE SALE (small) today at Silky Oaks Stables. 2 Mats, 4 Chairs, Coffee Table and assorted Pot Plants. Saturday 10.00am till 4.30pm.

BERTINI 3 WHEELER BLACK PRAM. Hardly used, as new condition, has attatchment for another child to sit and Shade cover. New Price $400.00 selling for $200.00 please phone 23770 or 51070.

HAPPY, VIBRANT, ENERGETIC AND MOTIVATED STAFF required by the Norfolk IslandCoffee House. Please phone Suzanne on 50108

GARDNER / GROUNDSPERSON REQUIRED -For maintenance of well established accommodation gardens. Full Time position, but will consider Part time. HOUSEMAID:- Fulltme housemaid required for tourist accommodation. Weekend work essential. Duties include general and unit cleaning, laundry, interaction with guests etc. Must be honest, reliable, self-motivated, be a team worker and have a current drivers licence. Please contact Joy at 22114 or 22691or email resevations@norfolk=pines-group.nf

STAFF WANTED @ LATITUDE 29 Wednesdays- cafe staff 7.30am start; CLEANER wanted for 1 night/morning per week, this would increase later in the year. Please phone Sarah 22507

NORFOLK ISLAND SPORTS AND WORKERS CLUB is looking for casual Bar Staff phone 23777

STABLEHAND / TOUR GUIDE required for Silky Oaks Stables. Must be available to work 7 days and be able to supervise a variety of horses and riders (TEP Renewal.) Apply in writing by 6th August 2008 to Box 349, Norfolk Island.

POSITIONS VACANT

JOINER AND CABINET MAKER required this is a full time position approx 40 hours per week. Please contact JCB Cabinets phone 23540 or 50411 or email [email protected]

All Seasons Colonial has a vacancy for a FOOD AND BEVERAGE ATTENDANT. Please phone Tim on 22177

Foodland Supermarket requires a FIT, ENTHUSIASTIC PERSON TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FREEZERS. Duties would include merchandising the retail section, keeping the storage freezers in good order and helping with the ordering. Other supermarket and warehousing duties including checkout would also be required. The position requires heavy lifting on a regular basis and forklift skills would be advantageous. The position is fulltime over 5 days including Saturday.Applications in the fi rst instance should be directed

to Peter Walkinshaw on 22018 BH.NOTICES

LATITUDE 29 requires staff for 20 hours per week-over 3 days - Also AFTER SCHOOL STAFF 3 to 5pm - 4 days per week. Would suit senior schoolie. neat tidy apperance, happy disposition, and reliable Phone sarah 22507 or 50065

LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER required for busy Professional couple. Duties include cooking, cleaning, laundry and general housekeeping duties.. Must be honest and of neat appearance. Hours as required. Remuneration negotiable.Please phone 54038 or 22166

OP SHOP: We are looking for some VOLUNTEERSto join our team at the Uniting Church Opportunity Shop. We have various jobs, including serving in the shop, (especially Wednesday mornings, 9am to noon) sorting clothes, ironing, mending, and cutting rags. If you can help with any of these tasks either on a regular or a casual basis, we would love to hear from you. Ring Mary Christian-Bailey on 22411 or Bev Simpson on 22382. This is a great way to serve the community.

CAR DETAILER required for rental car cleaning. CAR DETAILER required for rental car cleaning. CAR DETAILERDrivers license & weekend work necessary. Apply to Borry’s Rental Cars Ph: 22114

MATURE EXPERIENCED CAFE ATTENDANTrequired, Full or Part Time. Please Phone Donna on 50732 for details.”

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HIGH Hgt LOW HgtJULYSaturday 26 2.11pm 1.3 7.46am 0.3Sunday 27 3.23pm 1.3 8.43am 0.3Monday 28 4.42pm 1.4 9.50am 0.3Tuesday 29 5.56pm 1.4 11.03am 0.3Wednesday 30 6.59pm 1.5 12.14pm 0.3Thursday 31 7.02am 1.3 1.14pm 0.2AUGUSTFriday 01 7.59am 1.4 2.05pm 0.1Saturday 02 8.47am 1.4 2.52pm 0.1

FRANKS SHOES require a SALES PERSONon either a full-time or partime basis. It would be preferable if the person had shoe sales experience.Please contact Graeme Rayner on 22703

ACTORS REQUIRED for busy Tour Business. Contact Norfolk Touring Ph: 51010

BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED. Position involves some other duties. Please apply in writing with Resume and references to the Gas Centre, Middlegate. Phone 22419 for more information.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS IN THE CENTRE OF BURNT PINE. Prime retail or offi ce space. Ground fl oor premises in the Leeside Arcade. Contact Carole Yager on ph 22054

For RENT: CLOSE TO TOWN,Beautiful, 1 Bedroom Flat, Fully Furnhised, Linen Supplied, Immaculate,ground Maintenance Included .Call To View Phone 22429, 22286 Mob 50803

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION will be heldon Thursday 14th August 2008 at 5pm in the Rawson Hall Supper Room. A good attendance is requested”

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND BRANCH OF THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS Will Be Held On Monday, July 28th At 7.00p.m. In The A & H Hall. Members Are Urged To Attend. Visitors And Interested People Are Welcome. The Meeting Will Be Followed By A Guest Speaker And Supper”

ROSS SAMPSON SOLICITOR - ROSS SAMPSON SOLICITOR - ROSS SAMPSON SOLICITOR Offi ce at 19 Ferny Lane (Airport side of Leagues Club) open Monday 28 July to Sunday 3 August inclusive. Wills, deceased estates, purchases, sales,mortgages, leases,subdivisions - on the Island & in Queensland. Call 24091 email [email protected]

POSITIONS VACANT

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REVISEDCHURCH OF ENGLAND INFORMATION FOR WEEK COMMENCING 27JULY

SUNDAY 8.30 am Morning Service at St Barnabas Chapel. followed by morning tea.7. 30 pm Evening Prayer at All Saints Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”.MONDAY 7.30 pm Bible Study at John and Mary Duke’s HomeWEDNESDAY 5.30 pm Bible Study at John and Mary Duke’s HomeTHURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston FRIDAY 12.00 md Bible Study at All Saints Kingston 5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM & FM Bands

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and comprehensive selection of books.and comprehensive selection of books.and comprehensive selection of books.

REO Cafe and BookshopNorfolk Island Museum

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Museum opening hours: Monday to SaturdayCommissariat Store, No 10 Quality Row

and Pier Store 11.00am - 3.00pm.Sunday

No. 10 Quality Row - 11.00am to 3.00pmTag-A-Long Tours Monday - Saturday

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

- 124 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 33 Friday 25 July 2008

NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENTAPPOINTMENT OF NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE

MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF NORF’K CIRCA INCORPORATEDI, Andre Nobbs, as Chief Minister and founding Chairperson of Norf’k Community Information and Resources Cooperative Association (CIRCA) Inc, appoint the following Norfolk Island Government employees as founding committee members of Norf’k CIRCA Inc

Allen Bataille Nicole Diatloff Bonita Maywald Kathryn Parle

and I appoint these employees to serve on CIRCA Committee for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

Notice of General MeetingI also give notice that the Inaugural General Meeting of Norf’k CIRCA Inc will be held on Thursday 7 August 2008, at the A and H Hall from 5:30 pm, at which general meeting five Community representatives will be elected as CIRCACommittee members. All members of the Norfolk Island community are welcome to attend (though voting for Community representatives on CIRCA Committee is restricted to current members of Norf’k CIRCA Inc). CIRCAmembership forms may be obtained from No.11 Quality Row or by phoning 23588.

Dated 21 July 2008. ANDRE NOBBS

CHIEF MINISTER

BILL PRESENTED IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ON 17 JULY 2008The following Bill which passed through all stages at this sitting was presented

Business Transactions (Administration)(Amendment) Bill 2008 This Bill amends the principal Act by correcting a misstated cross reference and is intended to be effective from the commencement of the principal Act.

Copies of this Bill free of charge may be obtained from Mrs Jan Keeping, Legal Services, Norfolk Island Administration, Kingston. The Bill is also available on the internet at www.info.gov.nf.

Dated 17 July 2008. ROBIN-ELEANOR ADAMS

CLERK TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

TABLING OF REGULATIONS AND OTHER DISALLOWABLE INSTRUMENTS IN THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORFOLK ISLAND

At the sitting of the Legislative Assembly on 17 July 2008 the following Regulations were tabled in accordance with section 41 of the Interpretation Act 1979

• Goods and Services Tax (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2008 • Legal Profession (Practice) Regulations 2008 • Legal Profession (Audit) Regulations 2008 • Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Regulations 2008 • Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2008



- 125 -NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 33 Friday 25 July 2008

SITTING OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORFOLK ISLANDAt the sitting of the Legislative Assembly on 17 July 2008, the House resolved to adjourn until Wednesday 27 August 2008 at 10. 00 am.



PLANNING ACT 2002VARIATION OF THE NORFOLK ISLAND PLAN 2002

I, Christopher A.C. Magri, Minister for Commerce and Industry, give notice under section 14 of the Planning Act 2002, that in accordance with the resolution of the Legislative Assembly on 17 July 2008, the draft plan laid before the Legislative Assembly, being a variation to the Norfolk Island Plan 2002, is approved and declare that for the purposes of subsection 13(1) of the Planning Act 2002 the date of commencement of the approved Plan is 25 July 2008.

For the purposes of subparagraph 14(a) of the Act the aim and intent of the variation to the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 is to establish amended/realigned boundaries as follows:

• On the Zoning Map: part of RD79b (part Ferny Lane), rezoned from Road to Airport; • On the Zoning Map: part of Portions 176a1 and 183 being rezoned from Rural to Road; • On the Strategic Plan Map: part of RD79b (part Ferny Lane) changed from Road to Activity Node Preferred

Dominant Land Use; • On the Strategic Plan Map: part of Portions 176a1 and 183 changed from High Rural / Conservation Value

Preferred Dominant Land Use to Road.

The amended/realigned boundaries described above allow a development application (DA) 0004/08 for a boundary adjustment and development of Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) and realignment of RD79b (part Ferny Lane) to be determined as a permissible (with consent) development application.

No changes were made to this variation to the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 since it was made available for public inspection.

For the purposes of subparagraph 14(c) of the Act the Norfolk Island Plan 2002 is available for inspection at the Planning Office, No. 11 Quality Row, Kingston.

Dated 22 July 2008. CHRISTOPHER A.C. MAGRI, MINISTER FOR COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

ACTING AT THE REQUEST AND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONSThe next sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down for 5 August 2008 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston.

A.V.A. BATAILLE CLERK OF THE COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS

IMMIGRATION ACT 1980APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF RESIDENCY

I, Andre Neville Nobbs, Chief Minister, under section 34(1) of the Immigration Act 1980, advise that

Joanne Gillian Kelly Aaron John Kelly Joel Raymond Kelly

have applied under section 29 of the Act to be declared to be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Dated 18 July 2008. ANDRE N. NOBBS

CHIEF MINISTER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND – TENDER RESULT

TENDER NO TENDER ITEM SUCCESSFUL TENDER AMOUNT 06/08 Contract for Disposal of Effluent –

Administration Public Amenities/Facilities/Buildings

Norfolk Pacific Effluent Disposal – Norm LeCren

Empty septic tank - $38.15 Empty holding tank - $38.15 Empty grease trap - $21.00

EVA STUDNIARCZUK OIC RECORDS


TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 1992TELECOMMUNICATIONS TARIFF NOTICE

I, Neville Charles Christian, Minister for Finance (1) Under section 28 of the Telecommunications Act 1992

(a) specify the tariff of the Administration’s charges for basic carriage services payable by consumers to be as set out in the schedule; and

(b) state that unless sooner varied or revoked under section 30 of the Act, the term of the tariff is from 1 August 2008 until 30 June 2010.

(2) In accordance with section 30 of the Act, revoke all previous telecommunications tariff notices.

NEVILLE CHARLES CHRISTIANDated 22 July 2008. MINISTER FOR FINANCE

SCHEDULENORFOLK TELECOM OPERATING CHARGES

LINE CHARGES CHARGES INCLUSIVE OF GST 1 Business $16.00 per month 2 Private $10.00 per month 3 Pensioner $0.00 per month 4 Toll Free 1800 $50.00 per month 5 Mobile Trunk System $15.00 per month 6 Silent (CLI Restricted) $10.00 per month 7 Number on Hold (inactive service) $5.00 per month8 Parallel Service $10.00 per month 9 Direct Circuits $10.00 per month

TELEPHONE LANDLINE CHARGES

10 IDD to Australian Landline $0.15 per minute11 IDD to Australian Mobile $0.30 per minute 12 IDD to New Zealand Landline $0.15 per minute 13 IDD to New Zealand Mobile $0.30 per minute 14 IDD to Rest of World Landline and Mobile $0.35 per minute15 Local call Landline to Landline $0.10 per call 16 Local Landline to Local Mobile (Peak) $0.40 per minute 17 Local Landline to Local Mobile (Off Peak) $0.20 per minute

OPTION EXTRAS

18 Extra Handset $2.00 per month19 Additional Socket $1.00 per month20 Local Calls Itemised on Invoice $5.00 per month 21 CLI Receive enable $5.00 per month 22 Subscriber facilities $1.35 per month 23 External alarm $5.00 per month24 240 Volt large alarm $6.00 per month

CONNECTION FEES FOR NEW SERVICE

25 ♦ Non-Intact (minimum) $110.00 26 ♦ Intact $50.00

RELOCATION FEE

27 Non-Intact (minimum) $90.00 28 Intact $50.00 29 Reconnection fee $15.00

MISCELLANEOUS

30 Public Phone installed in Commercial Premises (Vendor to retain monies collected)

$50.00 per month

31 Provision of Interim IDD Printout $5.00 per statement 32 Under road Borer $400.00 33 Trencher $95.00 per hour 34 Dry Hire of Trencher (Hirer provides licenced operator) $50.00 per hour 35 Crane Truck $72.00 per hour 36 Telecom Labour Rate $35.00 per hour


NORFOLK TELECOM ISP: BASIC CHARGES CHARGES INCLUSIVE OF GST INTERNET – DIAL-UP SERVICES

37 Establishment fee $40 (Includes E-mail account) 38 Connection Rate – Peak (6am to 8pm) $3 per hour 39 Connection Rate – Off Peak (8pm to 6am) $2.50 per hour 40 Temporary Account establishment fee $10 - No E-mail account

- Maximum 1 month connection INTERNET – OTHER SERVICES

41 Web page hosting 42 ♦ Private – 5 meg (Local Host) 43 ♦ Business – 5 meg (Local Host) 44 Network Engineering $60 per hour

INTERNET - ADSL SERVICE 1

45 Establishment Fee 46 ♦ Existing ISP Customer $0 47 ♦ New ISP Customer $40 (Includes first E-mail account) 48 Installation Fees Per Hr Labour plus equipment (minimum fee applies) 49 Minimum Install Fee $50 50 Minimum Contract Term 1 month 51 Free Services 2 Mail, Local Web, Local Game Servers, DNS Lookup

INTERNET – ADSL PLAN ADSL 30 52 Data Rate 512 Kbps Download / 256 Kbps Upload 53 Service Fee $30 per month 54 Data Allowance 3 500 Megabytes per month 55 Additional Usage (after allowance) 3 501 to 1500 Megabytes: $0.19 per Megabyte 56 Over 1500 Megabytes: $0.08 per Megabyte

INTERNET – ADSL PLAN ADSL 50 57 Data Rate 512 Kbps Download / 256 Kbps Upload 58 Service Fee $50 per month 59 Data Allowance3 1000 Megabytes per month 60 Additional Usage (after allowance) 3 1001 to 2000 Megabytes: $0.16 per Megabyte 61 Over 2000 Megabytes: $0.07 per Megabyte



INTERNET – ADSL PLAN ADSL D128 (Data) 4

72 Data Rate 128 Kbps Download / 128 Kbps Upload 73 Service Fee $400 per month 74 Data Allowance3 10000 Megabytes per month 75 Additional Usage (after allowance) 3 Over 10000 Megabytes: $0.03 per Megabyte

INTERNET – ADSL PLAN ADSL Accomodation5

76 Data Rate 512 Kbps Download / 256 Kbps Upload 77 Service Fee $10 per month 78 Data Allowance 3 0 Megabytes per month 79 Additional Usage (after allowance) 3 0 to 2000 Megabytes: $0.19 per Megabyte 80 Over 2000 Megabytes: $0.09 per Megabyte


INTERNET – ADSL PLAN ADSL On Hold6

81 Data Rate Service Disabled 82 Service Fee $10 per month 83 Data Allowance3 N/A 84 Additional Usage (after allowance) 3 N/A

INTERNET – ADSL OPTION Priority Support7

85 Service Fee $150 per month INTERNET – ADSL OPTION Multisite8

86 Installation Fees Per Hr Labour plus equipment (minimum fee applies) 87 Minimum Install Fee $25 88 Service Fee per extra link (maximum = 2) $10 per month

INTERNET – ADSL MODEM LEASE

89 Modem-UE (USB/Eth Modem) $4.00 per Month 90 Modem-4E (4 x Eth Modem) $4.00 per Month 91 Modem-4EW (4 x Eth/Wireless Modem) $6.50 per Month

INTERNET – HOTSPOT 9

92 1 Hour Access $5.00 93 5 Hour Access $20.00 94 10 Hour Access $35.00 NOTES95 1. During the term of the ADSL Service contract, you can choose (and move between) any of the

listed plans. Moving between plans will only be done at the beginning of a month and charges may apply.

2. Free services are services provided by Norfolk Telecom that will not be included in data usage calculations and are therefore free of charge. Please contact Norfolk Telecom for further details about free services.

3. Allowances and Data charges (MB and GB) are calculated on combined upload and download data transfer (except for some traffic provided from time to time by NiTel at no cost). Unused usage forfeited.

4. Rate plans “ADSL Dxxx” define a data service. Data services are designed for high volume, low speed with no QoS parameters. Data services are restricted to specific internet protocols : FTP, SMTP, HTTP.

5. The Accommodation plan is limited to a maximum of two ADSL service connections provided per accommodation location. Daily usage summaries will be delivered via email to allow for customer billing.

6. The On Hold plan is only available for periods greater than one month and must include a full calendar month. The service will be disabled whilst this plan is in effect.

7. Priority Support provides 24/7 callout on your ADSL service at no further cost. Standard support is provided during Norfolk Telecom normal technical staffing hours only.

8. Multisite provides for multiple locations to be included under the one rate plan up to a total of three sites.

9. HotSpot wireless access is available at participating Norfolk Telecom Hotspot locations. Access dockets can be purchased from the HotSpot location or at Norfolk Telecom.

Norfolk Telecom Rates for Prepaid GSM MobilePrepaid GSM

CALL DESTINATION PERIOD RATE PER MINUTE SMS 96 Local Peak $0.40 $0.10 97 Local Off Peak $0.20 $0.10 98 Australia Peak $0.60 $0.30 99 Australia Off Peak $0.40 $0.30 100 New Zealand Peak $0.60 $0.30 101 New Zealand Off Peak $0.40 $0.30 102 Rest of the World Peak $0.80 $0.30 103 Rest of the World Off Peak $0.50 $0.30

DAY TYPE PERIOD TYPE TIME PERIOD

104 MONDAY – FRIDAY Peak 07: 00 – 20:00 Off Peak 20: 00 – 07:00

105 SATURDAY Peak 08: 00 – 12:00 106 Off Peak 12: 00 – 08:00 107 SUNDAY Off Peak All Day 108 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Off Peak All Day


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITIONS VACANT TRADESMAN MECHANICAL FT263

Applications are being sought from persons interested in the position of Tradesman – Mechanical FT263 within the Works Department of the Administration.

To be successful for this position the suitable applicant will need to have qualifications in the mechanical trade; competent skills, knowledge and experience in mechanics; a current drivers licence – minimum HR class; proven ability to work competently as an individual and/or as part of a team; proven ability to effectively and efficiently carry out verbal and written instructions; and the ability to communicate with the public in a courteous manner ensuring appropriate information is supplied and clarified if required.

A position specification for this position listing the full set of responsibilities and criteria is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 extension 2). Further inquiries can be directed to the Manager Public Works, Mike Johnson on 22006 extension 4 during business hours.

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 essential criteria in the relevant Position Specification with at least two written references and two other nominated referees familiar with your work experience. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than 4.00 pm on Thursday 7 August 2008.

Dated 23 July 2008. STEVE MATHEWS

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDCONSTRUCTION OF WATER TANKS NORFOLK ISLAND FIRE STATION

TENDER NO. 09/08Tenders are invited for the construction of three, 42,000 litre underground tanks as part of the new Fire Station Project.

Tenders will be on a lump sum basis and a specification sheet is available from the Project Manager, Mr Gerrie Downie, telephone 22049 or mobile 51149.

Tenders must be valid for 90 days from date of lodgement.

Tenders must be placed in a sealed enveloped marked “Tender No. 09/08 Construction of Water Tanks” and lodged in the tender box located in the Records Office on the top floor of the Administration Building, New Military Barracks, Kingston by 4 p.m. on Thursday, 7 August 2008.



THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDTENDER NO 4/08 – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) ONLY NEW OR USED GLASS RECYCLING MACHINE

TO NORFOLK ISLANDThe Administration of Norfolk Island (ANI) invites tenders for the supply and delivery of one (1) only new or used glass recycling machine to Norfolk Island.

A glass recycling machine is required by ANI as part of a resource recovery strategy to be located at the Norfolk Island Waste Management Centre. An average of 5 tonnes of glass is to be processed on a weekly basis.

Tender documents and further information is available from

Ms Nicole Diatloff The Administration of Norfolk Island Telephone: Int 6723 23588 Email: [email protected]

Tender closing time and date: 3 pm Thursday 7 August 2008. The Tender Box is located on the second floor, New Military Barracks, Quality Row, Kingston, Norfolk Island, 2899

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



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ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCHQueen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763

Administrator Rev. Dr. Neil BrownParish Council - President Joan Irwin

Secretary Margaret Kiernan. Treasurer - Barbara Hehir Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Weddings

contact Joan Irwin - phone 22767Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass)

MASS - SUNDAY 9.00amPRAYER MEETING - Wednesday 3.15pm. All welcome.RADIO PROGRAMME 2NI Thursday 4.00pmPiety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass.

UNITING CHURCHCascade Road Rev. Dr Bob Wyndham Ph: 22179

Seek peace, and pursue it - Psalms 34:14 SUNDAY 20th at 10 am: Worship service led by John and Mary Duke.TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme at 1566 in the AM Band.

UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING:

Phone Sydney 9891 1328This is a service of the Uniting Church

OPPORTUNITY SHOPThe Opportunity Shop sells Good clean clothes, Small

household items, Uniting Church Souvenir Magnets, Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books, Norfolk Island CDs

HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 NoonFriday: 2 pm to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon

AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT““Truthfulness. ‘Then have done with falsehood and speak the truth to each other ....’. Telling the truth means you don’t tell lies, even to protect yourself or anyone else. You don’t live a lie either. You show people who and what you are without exaggerating to impress them or trying to look like something you are not. When you are practicing truthfulness, you don’t try to believe something you know isn’t true. You don’t lie to others, and you don’t lie to yourself. Truthfulness is knowing the difference between what is real and what is fantasy. You can have them both, but you do not mix them up. Being true to yourself is living by your true nature, being your true self. Be truthful. Speak the truth. See the truth with your own eyes. You impress others best by being your true self.” For enquiries or discussion ‘phone 22116.

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIMEThursday 10th 1024.4 19.3 15.4 NE 34 0604 0.0 0.2Friday 11th 1024.1 20.7 17.5 NNE 24 1330 0.2 4.6Saturday 12th 1025.9 18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 Sunday 13th 1028.3 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 Monday 14th 1028.7 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0 5.4Tuesday 15th 1027.0 18.4 15.5 NE 14 1242 13.2 0.5Wednesday 16th 1024.1 19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0

(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE

(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE

(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME

20.7 17.5 18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0 18.4 15.5 19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0

(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME 15.4 NE 34 0604 0.0

20.7 17.5 18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0 18.4 15.5 19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0

(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE

(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME 15.4 NE 34 0604 0.0

18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0

19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0


24 1330 18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0

19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0


(hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIME

24 1330 18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0

19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE

15.4 NE 34 0604 0.0

18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2 20.3 15.0 ENE 12 1933 1.0

13.2 19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE

18.8 16.5 NW 20 0430 26.0 0.0 19.0 16.9 NNE 21 0011 13.4 0.2

19.3 15.1 NNE 18 1257 3.2 6.0

METEOROLOGICAL DATA - JULY 2008

MONTHLY MEANS FOR JULY (All Years)MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 18.3MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 13.5Daily SUNSHINE (Hours) : 5.8

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR JULY : 65.8mmAVERAGE JULY RAINFALL : 142.7mmRAINFALL FOR 2008 TO DATE : 1050.8mmAVERAGE JAN 1 TO END JULY : 831.4mmLY : 831.4mmLYMEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1297.3mm

CHURCH OF ENGLANDRev. Rod Oldfi eld

Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293SUNDAY 8.30am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Chapel followed by morning tea. 7. 30 pm Evening Prayer (1662) at All Saints Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”. MONDAY 7.30pm Bible Study at John and Mary Duke’s HomeWEDNESDAY 5.30pm Bible Study at John and Mary Duke’s HomeTHURSDAY 5.15pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston FRIDAY 5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM and FM Bands

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPastor George C. Porter

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

Website: www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.awww.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.auMONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: 2:00 to 4:00 pm. South Pacifi c Display Centre is open to Tourists and all interested persons. TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: TUESDAY 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm: TUESDAY Ladies Arts and Crafts time. 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowshipWEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY 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 Pacifi c – South Pacifi c ArtefactsIncluding Signifi cant Pitcairn Items on display

Open Monday and Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Admission $2:00

NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHA Christian Outreach Centre

….. *** 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 service. Childrens Sunday School - 10.00am. Fijiian Service - 9.00pm every Sunday.MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting.Remember – Hillsong TV on TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am

The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856 The Community Church - Taylor’s Road

Come Worship With Us.

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METEOROLOGICAL DATA - JULY 2008 2004

MONTHLY MEANS FOR JUL. (All Years)MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 18.3MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 13.5Daily SUNSHINE (Hours) : 5.8

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR JULY : 67.4AVERAGE RAINFALL FOR JULY : 142.7RAINFALL FOR 2008 TO DATE : 1052.4AVERAGE JAN1 TO END JULY : 831.4MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1297.3

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