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The Norfolk ISLANDER

The World of Norfolk’s Community Newspaper for more than 49 Years

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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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Thank You PerkoIt was with great pleasure that we saw Mike Perkins

(Perko) presented with a certificate of appreciation by Andre Nobbs at the Opening Night Jazz Concert at Paradise on Monday. The award was to recognise Mike’s contribution to Norfolk Island for the enormous amount of work that he has done over the past 35 years to ensure that numerous festivals and events have been staged on Norfolk.

As a member of the Jazz Committee for the past 3 years I have seen firsthand the effort and dedication Mike puts in...hours and hours, selecting artists, flights, budgets, venues, fundraising, brochures, flyers, programmes, sourcing items for jazz packs...the list seems endless sometimes. As a committee we all have our roles to help ensure everything gets done, but Perko is the powerhouse behind us, reminding, prodding and driving us all a bit batty with endless

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Norfolk Island ReformsThrough listening to community discussion I have

learnt many things. My commitment has been to keep the conversation going as we build community collaboration for the future well being of all residents in this community.

I have been asked to provide more information about proposed reform. This week I released a Fact Sheet detailing the Australian Government commitment to introduce federal tax, social security and Medicare to Norfolk Island. Another Fact Sheet details a possible model for a local government type body as recommended by the recent Joint Standing Committee Report.

It is clearly important, new and transitional governance arrangements must be agile and robust to ensure local views and aspirations are fully engaged.

Extending federal tax and social security to Norfolk Island will have an overwhelmingly positive impact for residents and the local economy. Research suggests the social security system would provide about $4.9 million in additional support to families and individuals on Norfolk Island each year.

A key part of social security is a safety net to support the most vulnerable, including payments for people with a disability and their carers.

Overall, the Norfolk Island community would receive far more in social security benefits than it would pay in taxes. The extension of these systems is estimated to improve economic growth on Norfolk Island and increase household consumption.


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Thank You Perko - conitnued meetings, phone calls and emails. We owe Mr

Perkins a HUGE deal of thanks – all of us here on Norfolk who in one way or other benefit from the guests who arrive here and fill our rooms, hire our cars, eat in our restaurants, shop in our shops and jump in our buses for a tour. So THANK YOU PERKO, you’re an inspiration and an irreplaceable asset to our island.

Sandy Pettitt.

Norfolk Island Reformscontinued from front page

This means Norfolk Island households would have more money to spend, boosting local business and employment.

Unlike the Norfolk Island health levy, Medicare begins subsiding health costs immediately without having to reach a threshold. To partially fund the costs of providing Medicare, the Australian Government charges a Medicare Levy of 2% of taxable income through the tax system. This means someone earning $29,000 would pay about $580 per year.

The Medicare Levy would replace the Norfolk Island health levy of $1,200 per year. Low income earners and seniors may not have to pay the Levy if they meet certain conditions.

As part of the transition to new arrangements, it will be possible for you to speak privately and directly to Australian Government officials about your own personal situation.

Feedback and comments are needed by Friday 12 December 2014 so I can report views collated from the consultation process to the Assistant Minister.

His Honour the Hon. Gary HardgraveAdministrator of Norfolk Island

4 December 2014

Social security and taxFactsheet 1, December 2014

Australian citizens and residents should have the same rights and responsibilities regardless of where in, Australia they live. Among these are the right to access the social security system and public health care, and the responsibility to contribute to the cost of this


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has committed to introduce federal tax and social security to Norfolk Island. This document provides some information about key elements of social security and tax.

Economic impacts of tax and social securityExtending federal tax and social security to Norfolk

Island will have a positive impact for residents and the local economy. Research suggests the social security system would provide about $4.9 million in additional support to families and individuals on Norfolk Island each year.

Overall, the Norfolk Island community would receive far more in social security benefits than it would pay in taxes. The extension of these systems is estimated to improve gross territory product on Norfolk Island in year one by around 14% and increase household consumption by around 38%. This means Norfolk Island households would have more money to spend, boosting local business and employment.

Australia’s social security systemThe Australian social security system aims to

support the basic living standards of all Australians, including individuals, families and communities, and increase their social and economic participation.

To qualify for an income support payment a person must be an Australian resident and meet the payment specific eligibility requirements. Income test and, in some cases, assets tests apply and are considered the fairest way to ensure that funds are directed to those in the community who need help the most.

Having worked and paid tax in Australia does not automatically entitle a person to receive a social security payment or benefit.

Payments are adjusted regularly to ensure that they keep-up with the cost of living. Current payment rates and further information on assets and means tests and information on the range of payments available can be found online at: www.humanservices.gov.au

The system comprises three basic types of payments:- income support payments – comprising pensions,

benefits and allowances;- family assistance payments – including payments

such as Family Tax Benefit, Paid Parental Leave and child care assistance; and

- supplementary payments and concessions – such as Rent Assistance and Carer Allowance.

The main categories of income support payments are:- for the aged – Age Pension for people who are no

longer expected to work. This currently provides eligible recipients with up to $854.30 per fortnight for singles and up to $1,288.00 per fortnight for eligible couples combined.o currently the Australian Age Pension age is 65

for both men and women, whereas the Norfolk Island age pension age is 65 for men and 60 for women.

- for people with disabilities – Disability Support Pension can currently provide up to $854.30 per fortnight for an eligible single person and up to $1,288.00 per fortnight for eligible couples combined.

- for people caring for people with disabilities – Carer Payment and Carer Allowance.

- for people who are unemployed –Youth Allowance (other) or Newstart Allowance. A single Newstart Allowance recipient without dependent children can currently receive up to $524.40 per fortnight.

- student payments for people who are studying full-time – Youth Allowance (student) or Austudy.

- for lone parents to help with the cost of raising children – Parenting Payment (single) currently provides up to $734.40 per fortnight.

- for people who are sick temporarily and who have a job or full-time study to return to – Sickness Allowance currently provides up to $524.40 per fortnight for a single person without dependent children.

- for lone parents – Parenting Payment (single).- for people who are sick temporarily – Sickness

Allowance.Note: the above payment amounts are correct as at

27 November 2014.People who receive income support payments

and family payments can also be eligible for a range of non-cash benefits and concessions for health, pharmaceuticals and other expenses. These benefits are provided to individuals who have qualified for a


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their primary payment. Self-funded retirees, subject to means testing, can apply for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card which gives older Australians the same access to cheaper prescription medicines and Australian government funded medical services as age pensioners.

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Health careMedicare ensures all Australians have access to

subsidised medical, optometry, midwifery and hospital care and, in special circumstances, allied health. Medicare usually covers:- free or subsidised treatment by health professionals

including medical practitioners , optometrists and in specific circumstances, dentists and other allied health practitioners,

- free treatment and accommodation as a public patient in a public hospital,

- 75% of the Medicare Schedule fee for medical services and procedures if you are a private patient in a public or private hospital (excluding hospital accommodation and items such as theatre fees and medicines), which may be covered by private health insurance (hospital cover).Unlike the Norfolk Island health levy, Medicare

begins subsiding health costs immediately without having to reach a threshold. To partially fund the costs of providing Medicare, the Australian Government charges a Medicare Levy of 2% of taxable income through the tax system. This means someone earning $29,000 would pay about $580 per year. The Medicare Levy would replace the Norfolk Island health levy of $1,200 per year. Low income earners and seniors may not have to pay the Levy if they meet certain conditions.

Other health programmes that the Australian Government proposes to extend to Norfolk Island include the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which subsidises certain medicines for eligible Australians to make them more affordable. This means people can get access to life saving medicines when they need them most.

The Australian Government provides an income tested rebate (the Australian Government Rebate on private health insurance) to help people meet the cost of private health insurance. Individuals who do not hold an appropriate level of private patient hospital cover may be liable to pay the Medicare levy surcharge for any period during the year that they did not have this cover. Further information on Government surcharges and incentives relating to private health insurance is available at

http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/

A major challenge to rolling out Medicare and other health programmes on Norfolk Island is the standard of health services currently available. Significant

improvements to the Norfolk Island Hospital will be needed. The most recent report on the Norfolk Island Hospital by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards identified 66 extreme and high risk findings and required the hospital to cease performing some procedures immediately.

These issues must be addressed as a high priority.Norfolk Island residents will be eligible to receive

public hospital services free of charge as public patients at public hospitals located elsewhere in Australia.

TaxationAustralia’s tax system includes a tax on income, such

as salary and wages, business income and investment income. The income tax law also contains rules about taxing capital gains. Income tax is imposed on a range of entities including companies and individuals.

Given there are relatively few companies on Norfolk Island, income tax for individuals will be the most significant. Australia has a tax free threshold of $18,200, meaning an individual will not pay tax on the first $18,200 they earn. For income between $18,201 and $37,000, individuals will be subject to a tax of 19%. The average Norfolk Island wage has been estimated at $29,000 per year, which would equate to a tax bill of $2,052 assuming there are no deductions. Other entitlements or tax offsets that reduce tax payable may also apply, such as a $445 tax offset for low income earners. The amount of this tax offset reduces once an individual’s taxable income exceeds $37,000. Seniors may also be entitled to a tax offset.

SuperannuationAustralia has a compulsory superannuation guarantee

system, which provides for an employer to contribute a minimum percentage (now 9.5% and increasing to 12% from 1 July 2025) of salary or wage payments into a superannuation account for the employee to access when they retire. This is an important initiative to improve living standards after retirement. One option to minimise any impact of superannuation on the community would be to phase in the superannuation guarantee over a period of up to 10 years. This phasing would give workers and businesses time to adjust and absorb the superannuation contributions in normal wage growth.

Multiple employersThe Norfolk Island community has raised concerns

about how the tax system would affect people with multiple jobs. Australian Taxation Office rules state employees cannot usually claim the tax free threshold from multiple employers unless you are certain your total income for the year will be less than $18,200. The estimated impact of this requirement on take home pay is much less than some in the community fear.

Tax is generally withheld throughout the year and individuals complete a tax return at the end of the financial year. If too much tax has been withheld, individuals receive a refund. If someone earns more than $18,200 in a year and has multiple employers, it is possible too much money will be withheld and they will receive this money as a refund after lodging a tax return. Alternatively, these people can arrange


Norfolk Island Reforms - continued a withholding variation with the Australian Taxation

Office to ensure they receive extra pay throughout the year rather than a larger tax refund at the end of the year. Further information on multiple employers including different examples is available at:

https://www.ato.gov.au under “When you have income from two payers”.

Goods and services taxNo other Australian community levies its own

goods and services tax (‘GST’) and customs duties. Because Norfolk Island’s tax system is so small, these taxes have high administrative and compliance costs, and they are not integrated with the federal tax system. As a result, it is unlikely that Norfolk Island’s GST and customs duties could be maintained with the federal tax system.

Australia’s GST is 10% and applies to a different pool of goods and services than the Norfolk Island GST.

Australia’s other external territories, such as Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, do not have GST and customs duties. If this arrangement were extended to Norfolk Island, it would mean further economic benefits to the Norfolk Island community because the absence of any GST would mean cheaper goods and a more competitive tourism industry. It would also mean businesses on the Island would maintain their duty free status, while residents would benefit from the absence of customs duty on goods imported to Norfolk Island for home consumption.

NB: The above information is general in nature, based on how the arrangements operate on mainland Australia. It does not take into account your particular circumstances, financial situation and needs. This information should not be relied upon as financial advice or used as a basis for making financial decisions. It is possible that changes will be made to Commonwealth government programmes and tax arrangements before they are introduced to Norfolk Island.

Payment rates correct as of 20 September 2014.You are invited to provide feedback on any aspect of

this information.

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A regional council model for Norfolk Island

Factsheet 2, December 2014Economic development must be underpinned by

sound governance. In its report on Norfolk Island, the Joint Standing Committee for the National Capital and External Territories (‘the Committee’) found that Norfolk Island’s governance arrangements are a major impediment to economic development and that the Island’s sustainability will not improve until these issues are addressed. The Committee recommended that the Norfolk Island Government be transitioned to a local government type body, such as a Norfolk Island Regional Council.

The following information outlines what a Norfolk Island Regional Council might look like, based on typical local government arrangements in other Australian communities. This information is intended to promote constructive debate in the community and inform the consultation being undertaken by the Norfolk Island Administrator.

The Australian Government will consider its response to the Committee’s report in early 2015 and encourages the Norfolk Island community to contribute its views on this issue through the consultation process.

What would happen to the Norfolk Island Government?

Under a local government model, the Norfolk Island Government could be replaced by a Norfolk Island Regional Council. Residents of Norfolk Island would still participate and be represented in the Island’s governance through the Council. Residents would elect councillors, replacing the election of Members


Norfolk Island Reforms - continuedto the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly.

Elections would mirror typical local government elections in mainland communities.

In the event that a Norfolk Island Regional Council is established, an advisory body could be set up to manage the transition process. The advisory body would ensure the community is engaged and represented in the decision making processes. The Norfolk Island Administration and related entities would continue to undertake their normal functions during the transition process.

ServicesIt makes sense for local services to be managed and

delivered by local people. A Norfolk Island Regional Council would be responsible for all local services, such as road maintenance and waste management, and continue to be responsible for law-making on local issues, such as planning and development.

A Norfolk Island Regional Council could also have a wider range of functions and responsibilities than an average mainland local council to reflect the particular needs of the Norfolk Island community. The majority of existing Norfolk Island Administration and related entities’ staff would likely move to the Council and perform many of the same roles in service delivery, corporate support or operating Government Business Enterprises.

SupportAn advantage to a local government model is that

the Norfolk Island Regional Council would be able to access a wide range of support and expertise from mainland organisations to improve its operations. The Australian National Audit Office has found that the Norfolk Island Administration needs stronger financial controls and financial management practices, better governance frameworks and support for staff.

A Norfolk Island Regional Council could have much greater access to this support from a state local government agency which would provide a framework to strengthen local government finances, build capacity and sustainability and improve local assets. The Norfolk Island Regional Council may also be able to access additional grants and assistance from the Commonwealth Government to better perform its functions, including financial assistance grants and local roads funding.

What about state and federal services?Norfolk Island is unique in being the only Australian

self-governing territory with responsibility for federal, state and local government services. The Committee found that it is not practical for a community of 1,800 people to have the governance, financial and other skills to deliver all the services expected from a modern government.

Communities on the mainland are able to work together to fund and deliver highly complex functions through larger state and federal governments. It makes sense that Norfolk Island should be able to access more complex and technical services from these levels of government, which will also allow a Norfolk Island Regional Council to better focus on delivering local services.

ServicesUnder a local government model, the Australian

Government would deliver immigration, quarantine and customs services to Norfolk Island. The Australian Government has experience in delivering these services on the mainland through the Australian Customs and Border Protection Services, the Department of Immigration and the Department of Agriculture. These services have national importance and it makes sense to deliver them in the same manner throughout Australia. These changes would make it easier to travel and move goods to and from the mainland and provide greater assistance in ensuring that Norfolk Island remains pest-free.

The Committee recommended that state-level services on Norfolk Island be delivered under an arrangement with either the New South Wales or Queensland government, similar to the arrangement that currently exists for the Norfolk Island Central School. This arrangement would include the Norfolk Island Hospital and other services where there would be clear benefits in accessing the expertise and experience of a state government, such as social and community support, environmental management and justice services.

Federal laws would apply to Norfolk Island as they do in all other parts of Australia. State laws, based either on New South Wales or Queensland law, could replace the equivalent Norfolk Island laws and be adjusted to reflect local conditions after consultation with the community. State laws would include issues such as professional registration and licensing; work cover and fair trading; and gaming.

EmploymentWhile responsibility for delivering some services

under a local government model would rest with federal and state agencies, many of these services would still be delivered by local people. Were responsibility for certain services transferred to federal and state agencies, it is unlikely there would be a substantial increase in the number of Commonwealth or state officials on Norfolk Island.

Some Norfolk Island Administration staff may be engaged by federal and state agencies to deliver services. For example, immigration staff in the Norfolk Island Administration could be engaged by the Commonwealth to continue providing those services, and staff at the Norfolk Island Hospital could also continue in those positions.

In some cases, staff could be asked to transfer to a new role.

You are invited to provide feedback on any aspect of this information.

Website: www.infrastructure.gov.auEmail: [email protected].

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Norfolk Island, PO BOX 201, Norfolk Island 2899

Interpretation By Department Of Infrastructure And

Regional Devleopment Of Recommendations 1 And 2 Of The

JSC Report “Same Country: Different World”

Residents will have now received a package of documents from the Administrator, the Hon Gary Hardgrave seeking submissions from the community on the information provided by 12 December 2014.

We are advised that the package is not a definitive position of the Commonwealth, but an attempt to give form to Recommendations 1 and 2 of the recent JSC report “Same Country: Different World”. The package includes:1. Letter dated 3 December 2014 from the

Administrator;2. Factsheet 1, from the Australian Government

Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, December 2014, ‘Social security and tax’; and

3. Factsheet 2, from the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure and Regional

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Development, December 2014, ‘A regional council model for Norfolk Island.’

The Norfolk Island Government acknowledges the release of this material as the first indicator of Commonwealth intent on financial and governance structures and notes the material is “general in nature” and many aspects are yet to be finalized.

The Chief Minister and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly continue to await a response to their letter to Assistant Minister Briggs of 21 November 2014 which proposes a united way forward to resolve the current Norfolk Island governance debate. The text of the letter has previously been published.

The Chief Minister advises that he has today received a letter dated 17 November 2014 from Assistant Minister Briggs in which he refers to the consultation process to be undertaken by the Administrator; advising that “the consultation will consider new models of governance”. The Norfolk Island Government is heartened that more than one model of governance is to be considered and awaits detail of those “other models”.


“Same Country: Different World” - continuedThe Norfolk Island Government rejects the proposal

to remove self-government and views the proposed model for a local government type body instead of the elected Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly as a retrograde step for democracy and efficiency in practical service delivery for Norfolk Island.

The Norfolk Island Government strongly objects to the Committee making recommendations in relation to governance which was clearly outside the Committee’s Terms of Reference. There was overwhelming community rejection of Recommendations 1 and 2 at the public meeting held by the Administrator.

The Administrator’s reference in his letter to “new and transitional governance arrangements” ignores the outcome of community consultation. The Norfolk Island Government rejects the proposal that an unelected advisory body be set up to manage the transition process from self-government to a Regional Council model and vigorously defends its role in the development of any reforms to the future model of government for Norfolk Island. As the Island’s elected representative body the Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island is the obvious and appropriate body to oversee any changes to governance going forward in partnership with the Commonwealth. Norfolk Island is not a region of any State of Australia and cannot be classified as such.

The Norfolk Island Government also reiterates that the 2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the then Chief Minister and the then Commonwealth Minister provided that the Norfolk Island Government had agreed in broad terms to participate in the Australian taxation and social security systems on the basis that there would be a net benefit for Norfolk Island and its community and there is appropriate consideration of local circumstances.

The Norfolk Island Government has sought indicative costs to engage Mr James Fogarty of Acil Allen Pty Ltd (previously ACIL Tasman) to undertake a costing of the Norfolk Island Government’s Preferred Model of Territory Governance so that the Norfolk Island community and the Australian Parliament can compare the cost benefits of the Commonwealth proposed model with the Norfolk Island preferred model.

While there are positive measures in the package of material provided by the Administrator, the Norfolk Island Government urges members of the community to consider what functions and values need to be protected for the good of the Island and the community going forward?

Have a say in your future and provide submissions to the Administrator.

When the Norfolk Island Government receives details from Assistant Minister Briggs as to the consultation process for the other models of governance, the Norfolk Island Government will convene a public meeting to help inform the community and to seek community input on these vital issues.

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Draft Health Services Survey Report Received

The Norfolk Island Government, together with the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE), acknowledged community concern regarding two reports released relating to the Norfolk Island Health Services system. These reports are –• Draft Health Services Plan – Nexus Management

Consulting (Nexus); and• Review of existing child and family support

services on Norfolk Island – Gillian Calvert AO and Marie Connolly PhD (Calvert and Connolly)

The Nexus Report recognised there was little information regarding the status of health needs for Norfolk Island and that this was required to underpin any future health services planning.

The NIHE engaged R&S Muller Enterprises Pty Limited to undertake a community and stakeholder engagement process to inform health service needs to assist the NIHE and the Norfolk Island Government to develop a 5 years Health Services Plan for Norfolk Island. This five year plan is to identify the healthcare needs of the Norfolk Island community now and into the future and to develop health strategies to provide for those needs.

Mrs Sam Muller visited Norfolk from 17 to 24 October. Prior to her visit a survey was developed in direct response to recommendations or comments made in the Nexus and Calvert and Connolly reports. The survey covered community safety; substance abuse; sexual activity; mental health and barriers to accessing care. The number of valid surveys submitted was 335 representing 20.1% of the Norfolk Island population at that time and therefore considered statistically valid.

The NIHE and the Norfolk Island Government have now received the Draft Health Services Survey Report and the report of some 150 pages will be available early next week on www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hospital/reports.

In addition, during the visit Mrs Muller undertook extensive community consultation and a report will shortly be provided summarising the findings from that consultation.

Community members who provided Ms Muller with their email contacts will receive an electronic copy of the Survey Report direct from R&S Muller.

Robin AdamsMinister for Cultural Heritage and Community

Services5 December 2014

Squash NewsThe squash season is coming to a close for 2014.

This Wednesday the club is celebrating the year with a Sausage Sizzle and drinks for all members and sponsors. The courts will be open for anyone wishing to have a social hit, which I am sure a couple of games of doubles will eventuate. The celebration will start at 5.30pm. The Wednesday night mixed competition will start again in early January, with the Business House competition restarting in February.

The squash club is conducting a raffle for Squash Development which will benefit all players in the club. Each member will be given a raffle book to sell as well as tickets being sold at various businesses. More information will be given Wednesday night. The raffle will be drawn on Presentation Night, 7th February.

From January 11th – 17th, the club is bringing over Graeme Randolph, an International Squash Coach from NZ, to work with all interested players both Senior and Junior as well as grading the junior players based on the NZ system. The Juniors will then be travelling to NZ in the Easter holidays to play against juniors reps from various clubs based on these gradings.

Graeme will be working 6 hours a day for the entire week conducting Junior coaching clinic’s (varying grades), Senior coaching clinics, New players clinic, Coaching the coach’s as well as one on one coaching. There will be a cost associated with each session. Registration of interest from players will be call for over the next couple of weeks. Please see Ginny or Lance for more information.

Junior Squash DevelopmentThe junior program is being increased during the

holiday season with extra sessions being conducted for training as well as the coaching sessions with Graeme. More information will be given to all junior players over the next couple of weeks. Any queries contact Lance.

With the junior players travelling to NZ in April for competition, the Elite Junior Squad for the Junior Commonwealth games in Samoa will be chosen when the players return. For any player wishing to be chosen for the squad, all commitment to training and competition matches will be taken into account for selection.

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Norfolk Island Airlines has made the decision to withdraw plans for its new services to Norfolk Island. Alternative arrangements are being made for existing customers.

This decision has been necessary as the Airline is still being denied permission to land at the Norfolk Island Airport unless we pay $500,000 as a landing fee deposit to secure landing fees that we have offered to prepay.

The Finance Minister, Tim Sheridan wrote in the Norfolk Islander defending the regulations that are being used to deny Norfolk Island Airlines permission to land.

He wrote about some parts of the regulations and what RPT operators must do. What he did not tell the community about is the parts of the regulations that do provide for discretion in the amount of the land fee security, including zero.

We have complied with the regulations, we have sought our entitlement to a variation of the fee as

Admin Debt Risk to Admin Admin Revenue Extra TouristNorfolk Island Airlines Zero Zero 18,000 per week 5000No Airline Zero Zero Zero Zero

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prescribed by the regulations and we are offering to prepay the landing fees.

Our application has been rejected. The Administration is still demanding $500,000 security deposit to secure a debt of zero.

It is a wonder we are in such financial difficulty when the Finance Minister and the CEO of the Administration would rather deny the community $18,000 per week in much needed tax revenue, deny the community more tourist, reject more jobs and reject lower local air fares, than accept the prepayment of an account.

Below is a table to help our two financial guru’s look at the comparison

In summary, all of this has meant that it is not possible at this time to try and do our part in increasing tourism, we have tried...

Gregg Prechelt

The end of a long story that started

back in December 1787“Why has the story of the mutiny on the ‘Bounty’

become so well known? Why have more than 2,500 books and major articles been written about this truly minor event in the history of the world? Why have five feature length motion pictures and dozens of documentary films been made about an occurrence which was insignificant in the annals of the British Admiralty? What is it about this tale that has touched so many millions of people all over the world.”

This introduction, taken from Sven Wahlroos’ book “Mutiny and Romance in the South Seas”, sets the scene for the the story that unfolded following the receipt of an invitation in August 2005 from Gladys Lintz, President of the Association, des Descendants du Bounty. The invitation went on to say - “We send you warm greetings from French Polynesia. On the 26th and 27th October 2005, a ceremony will take place at Point Venus, Tahiti, to commemorate the 217th anniversary of the arrival of HMS ‘Bounty’.

During this momentous event, a memorial stone will be inaugurated in honour of those who left Tahiti aboard ‘Bounty’ in search of a new homeland.”

The unveiling of the stone, before a crowd of 500 invited guests which included 26 from Norfolk Island, a group of 40 from the Cook Islands, including the Queen of Rarotonga and another from Hawaii took place on Thursday, 27th October. Interesting to note that the Hostess at the unveiling was Raipoe Adams, Miss Tahiti, a descendant of John Adams.

The portraits on the stone are of John Adams and a woman, believed to be Martha Young, a second

generation Pitcairn Islander. The Bounty Monument immediately assumed much greater interest, meaning and relevance, particularly to Polynesian history.

The monument was created by the notable local sculptor, Tuinui Salmon, from rock found in the valley of Tipaerui. It was financed by the Ministry of Culture. The plaques were made in Chile. It is intended to add more plaques at a later date. The entire Norfolk Island delegation assisted sculptor Tuinui Salmon in raising the 21/2 metre commemorative stone monument to an upright position.

A presentation of an ancient stone penu (a tool used for preparing medicines and food) was made to Edith Christian at a traditional ceremony held on a marae in the valley of Hamuta.

At the inauguration of the Bounty Monument, these were some of the words used by the Hon. David Buffett, MLA at the unveiling:- “Much of our heritage has been romanticised by the multiple Hollywood productions - but I ask you, can Hollywood match the real thing. By the time the next Hollywood version comes along Isaac Bigg will be the right age and in the running for a major part - the real thing. We as descendants know of course that the history is more than what you see on film - more -much more.

It’s what you feel, especially when you possess ingredients of history like no others possess.

We as descendants have such a possession.* We must continue to be proud of it.* We must continue to tell and share our story.* It is an inalienable possession.

I know we gain strength and confidence one from the other and offer friendship, kinship and goodwill, especially amongst the descendant communities widely spread, but represented here today.* We can be diverted away from our heritage.* We can never be divested of our heritage.* No matter what, the DNA is exclusively ours and

will be forever.* We are the children of the “Bounty”.* We are the proud children of the “Bounty” - all of us

- together.”All that happened back in 2005. A further visit was

made in 2008 to commemorate the 220th occasion when more names were added to the monument. The last visit was made in October 2014 by Brian and Helen Adams. They made the visit to coincide with the completion of the memorial which is now complete with the names of the “Bounty” sailors together with the Tahitian men and women who sailed away from Tahiti on the 15th January 1790 to commence the third British settlement in the Pacific Ocean - coming after Port Jackson 1788 and Sidney Bay (Norfolk Island) 1788.

Our photo, courtesy of Brian and Helen shows the now complete Bounty Monument with the names of the Taitian women

Norfolk Island Quarantine Survey:

Avian Diseases

Next week (8 – 12 December) Norfolk Island Reserves & Forestry staff will be assisting a veterinarian and other staff from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, as part of the Norfolk Island Quarantine Survey (NIQS), to collect a small number of feral domestic ducks and geese at Kingston, Mission Pool and Cascade for examination for avian tuberculosis.

Feral populations of waterfowl can be reservoirs for diseases that may affect the health of native birds, agricultural animals and, in some cases, humans. Determining the diseases being harboured by feral domestic ducks and geese is an important element of NIQS carried out by the Norfolk Island Administration and the Australian Government.

Further information may be obtained from Peter Davidson, Conservator of Public Reserves (23195, 50380) or Dr Glynn Maynard, Director, Norfolk Island Quarantine Survey ([email protected]).

OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION

New Zealand Citizens Who Are Residing In Norfolk Island As A

Permanent Resident If you are both a New Zealand citizen and a

permanent resident of Norfolk Island, you should note that when you arrive at an Australian airport or seaport, you are eligible to apply for the Australian Government visa known as the sub-class 834 “Permanent Resident of Norfolk Island Visa” (PRNIV).

The background to this is that, on arrival in Australia, most New Zealand citizens are able to stay in Australia indefinitely, but not access all benefits available to Australian permanent residents. If you obtain a PRNIV, this potentially offers you access to benefits not otherwise available to New Zealand citizens who do not hold a PRNIV. In many cases, this might not matter as you may only be intending a short stay in Australia, but if you intend a long stay, then it could offer greater benefits to you long-term.

It is therefore important, if you want to get a PRNIV, that when you arrive at an Australian airport or seaport, that you advise the Australian official processing your arrival (normally a Customs officer at the airport primary line) that you would like a PRNIV. You must show the Customs officer the permanent resident label in your passport endorsed with your permanent resident status on Norfolk Island, and ask that you want to be granted a PRNIV and not a Special Category visa. You will then be processed as a PRNIV applicant.

Should you not notify the Customs officer of your wish to obtain a PRNIV, and should the Customs officer not notice your Norfolk Island permanent resident status label in your passport, the Customs officer will process you as for most New Zealand citizens and you will be granted a Special Category visa. For those intending a short stay in Australia this may not matter, but for those who intend a longer stay a PRNIV could offer greater benefits such as eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship.

The above provisions apply whether you arrive in Australia from Norfolk Island or another country. The requirement to be able to seek a PRNIV depends on two items only - that you are a New Zealand citizen and that you have a current passport, which contains evidence that you have been granted permanent resident status on Norfolk Island.

PRNIVs are only obtainable at an Australian port of arrival. They cannot be obtained before travelling to Australia or after you have left the airport (or seaport if you arrive by sea). If you do not get a PRNIV on arriving in Australia, you cannot get one until you have left Australia, and arrive back there on a subsequent trip.

When you leave Australia, your PRNIV automatically ceases. You will need to obtain another one the next time you return to Australia.

The above does not apply to a New Zealand Citizen who is also an Australian Citizen and enters Australia on an Australian passport.

New Zealand citizens may wish to contact the Office of the Administrator who can provide a letter of confirmation they are eligible for a PRNIV which may assist them with immigration processing at an Australian port of arrival.

For further information regarding the above, it is advised you contact the Office of the Administrator on telephone 22152.

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Norfolk IslandForward from 2014

The following concludes the document tabled by Ron Nobbs at the last sitting of the Legislative Assembly. The first part to this was published last week.

Community comment on the strategy would be appreciated by Ron Nobbs (Ph 50153 or 22153)

Phase B -Period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2022

1. A new tax system is to be introduced in this phase to complement the island’s current taxing regime.

2. The time frame given for restructure of the Norfolk Island Administration is extremely tight and as completion of the new governance framework is essential to the whole plan progression to finality must occur very early in the life of this phase.

3. Some Commonwealth financial support as has occurred in recent years will be requested in this Plan. It is suggested that the type of goals as expressed in past Funding Agreement “milestones” utilised in providing support in the so called “roadmap”, should be reviewed. The process surrounding previous “milestones” have generally been inconsistent. Certainly, insert goals but the principle for funding should be project based.

4. The current Funding Agreement 2014/15 to be replaced by an agreement which takes account of a revised Norfolk Island administrative structure and other recommendations within this document. Where the Commonwealth assists in funding specific projects funding agreements would apply solely to each project. It is proposed that the Commonwealth Government’s financial commitment to the revised administrative structure in Phase B would relate solely to the provision of each service and would comprise the following commitment:-

a) Provision of a subsidy for the annual operational costs of the Norfolk Island Health Authority of 100% of cost in years 1 and 2 and reducing by 10% per year thereafter for the remainder of the Phase.

b) Provision of a subsidy on the cost of education of 100% in years 1 and 2 followed by a reduction of 20% per annum in succeeding years.

c) Support equivalent to the loss of contribution to the Norfolk Island Administration’s Revenue Fund as a result of a proposal (see below) to retain all profits within the proposed corporatized Government Business Enterprises (GBEs). The support will be required for some 4 years

d) Funding would be required to provide direct support to the establishment of a small Treasury Unit, including provision of business management expertise and additional legal support. It is proposed the Commonwealth would provide support of 100% of cost for the first 4 years

e) Funding of the Development Authority at 100% of costs for the first 5 years after which it would be funded on a cost sharing basis by both governments.

5. All elements of the current economy should be immediately and with some vigour re-assessed. The failure of the major component tourism has been

dramatic and could not be blamed on the Global Financial Crisis alone, certainly a factor but limited. Mismanagement in both Norfolk Air and Tourism arrangements was obvious. However, simple issues such as the failure to align supply with demand in areas of Norfolk Island tourism have definitely not assisted.

6. Proposals such as the Cascade Pier Project and the Waste Incinerator, for which Commonwealth funds have been committed, should be progressed with some speed and not see clerical hold ups such as requirements for over the top and petty Funding Agreements or environmental demands interfere with the progression of such proposals. If there is potential for such petty hold ups, the Commonwealth should take the projects over and complete them.

7. I have described below in no order of priority projects that could be considered in our drive for self-sufficiency by the Development Corporation.

8. A quarry for the supply of rock is urgently required as current rock supplies are nearly exhausted. The question is where and how? The location has not been finalised and the how really involves whether rock is won as required or won and stored. I guess the economics, based on annual requirements and any future use of the former quarry area are significant decisions to be factored in. Despite this a new quarry site will be required sooner rather than later.

9. A third landing facility to complement the existing two piers thus alleviating the necessity to establish, at this stage, a harbour which could cost more than an estimated $0.5b. The facility would be advantageous for ship freight unloading, fishing, other tourism related activities and cruise ships. Sites on the western side of the island at Puppy’s Point and Headstone have been identified.

10. A boat harbour (preferably with potential to expand) with sufficient land to allow the operation of shore based support services is urgently required to allow for a safe anchorage for larger sail and motorised boats and the establishment of small industries that feed off such a facility.

11. Support of the Commonwealth will be sought, not necessarily financially, to assist in a proposal to establish a fishing industry. Such an industry would be based on Norfolk Island and operate within the


Why did the families go back to Pitcairn in 1860? According to Capt. Montresor of the

HMS Calypso, sent to Pitcairn in 1860 to ask, the reason was political: “… they no longer

considered Norfolk as their own; … [outsiders] had been placed among them who are not

of them”.

~ Rick’s Personal Island Tours

Norfolk Island Forward from 2014 - continued Exclusive Economic Zone around the island (EEZ)

but be excluded from the Recreational Fishing Zone, known locally as “the Box”. Agreement to be sought from the Commonwealth to:-

a) Initiate the establishment, as a first step, of an exploratory fishing program, in years 1 and 2, with boats registered and operators based on Norfolk Island to gather data on which a Fishing Management Plan may be developed. Such a management plan would be compiled prior to the granting of commercial fishing licences.

b) Exploratory licences would be issued and supervised by a joint Norfolk Island and Commonwealth Government authority established for the process.

c) Exploratory licence catches would remain the property of the respective boat and export of the catch would be required and permitted after relevant data had been provided.

d) All fish exported would be processed and if required, packaged on Norfolk Island before export.

e) All fish exported would not be included in Norfolk Island GST arrangements as it would be classified as an export.

f) At completion of the exploration period a plan would be developed and approved by both governments to allow a commercial fishing program in the EEZ.

g) The proposed commercial licensing arrangements would include a licence fee schedule to include provisions to cover cost of establishing licence conditions, issuing of each licence, policing the fishery as well as a return to the community for use of the asset. Whilst it is anticipated the administration of licences issued would be undertaken by the Norfolk Island Government it would be expected Commonwealth Fisheries would retain some supervisory role.

12. It is proposed that an “off shore” finance facility be established on Norfolk Island. This proposal has been promoted in the past with little success due it is understood to management and governance concerns. It has been suggested that such a centre would be of significant importance to Australian business and provide a much needed asset for the Commonwealth. It is accepted that there has always been concern as to actual management and credibility of such facilities, given past experiences with the islands involvement in “Off Shore Company Registrations” and the disastrous “bottom of the harbour” and such schemes. The difference is that in this proposal, the Commonwealth has a significant role. The Commonwealth would act as the regulator as well as possibly, the facilitator, of the finance centre. The benefits to the island economy of establishing such a facility could be substantial. The degree of value to the local island economy would depend on improved communications to permit the establishment of a business centre on island.

13. A 5/6 star hotel is required for the island. Such a hotel would need to not only provide top class service but must also be an attraction and be I guess you could call it, different. The preferred site is at Kingston, utilising some existing and reconstructed

convict buildings within the Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historical Area (KAVHA). The area has been shown to be of great interest to highly accredited hotel development/management groups but there has been no satisfactory response from KAVHA. It is anticipated that funding from the private sector would be available but the Commonwealth, as well as Norfolk Island Government, approval would be required for such a proposal. The New Military Barracks with existing buildings and the need for two others to be reconstructed has been identified as a possible site.

14. Relocation of the Airport Terminal to the site of the first airport terminal, close to the main runway, would provide the ability to establish a more practical facility than the current terminal, save on the maintenance cost of pavement which will not be required (estimate $2 – 3m during each overlay) and free up the old terminal for other use.

The relocation of the Administrative staff from the New Military Barracks to the old terminal would be possible thus providing better access to the Administration and freeing up the New Military Barracks.

15. Air New Zealand (ANZ), under contract to the Commonwealth and also of its own volition on the Auckland – Norfolk run, provides excellent services to the island, as it has since 1948. However, there appears a need to break away from what is apparently a very controlled contract with the Commonwealth related to the Australian legs of service provided by ANZ. It appears not even the present Norfolk Island Government has been privy to viewing the contract. There is definitely a need for greater flexibility in services. It is considered that a more regional approach in view of the island’s location may be possible, even a proposal to base the operation on Norfolk Island. Small and most larger airlines in the past have proven inadequate and the islands own airline (Norfolk Air) after proving profitable in its first three years (to 2008) of operation fell on hard times through various factors, not the least of which was poor management. It was replaced by the current Commonwealth negotiated and funded ANZ contract. Whilst the cost of release of the previous contract between Norfolk Air and its then carrier, Air Nauru, was significant and appeared over the top, the subsequent underwriting payments to ANZ by the Commonwealth as required by the contract are unknown. A possible solution is to establish a consortium of the larger operators in the region, e.g. ANZ, Virgin, Qantas and Emirates. Whilst there has been support among airline advisors with whom the proposal has been discussed there is really a significant amount of work remaining to be done. However, the proposal should not be discounted out of hand and the Commonwealth needs to be a willing inclusion in negotiations.

16. The initial tourists who came to Norfolk Island from about the mid-1890s were attracted to the island for health reasons as it was claimed by these visitors that Norfolk Island was some sort of a


Norfolk Island Forward from 2014 - continued health Mecca. No facilities were provided for these

tourists other than that available to tourists who were considered, healthy. There was in fact no public hospital and only one doctor. Regardless of that, the possibility of “Health and Welfare Tourism” is proposed and would be of particular benefit to the Norfolk Island Hospital in not only the availability of an appropriately registered facility but also the specialist staff as required in such a facility.

17. The introduction of the O3B as the island’s main data carrier appears as some improvement in the carriage experienced in the past and should provide for greater business opportunities. To achieve maximum utilisation of the new service there will be a need to progress its utilisation with some vigour. There is still some concern as to the backup arrangements for some potential users of the new system. However, the ultimate service available would be provision of Optical Fibre connection with O3B as its backup. The proposal for an Optical Fibre undersea cable connecting Australia, New Zealand and US sees the cable passing no more than 50km west of Norfolk Island. This is an exciting prospect. It is understood that the proposal to establish the undersea cable is virtually finalised and only requires the actual mapping of the precise line followed by construction and laying of the cable. Norfolk Island has been offered the opportunity to be part of the cable on the basis of the cost of the 50Km cable said to be some $6.5m and an annual fee for usage. It is also understood there is a need for a decision from Norfolk Island by the end of November (2014). The cost of connecting into the cable at a later date is said to be technically difficult and for the island probably cost prohibitive. It is considered that there are three essential infrastructure components to secure the future of such an isolated community as Norfolk Island – an international airport, world best communications and appropriate harbour facilities. The undersea cable project must be progressed with some vigour and the opportunities for a commercial arrangement between the island and a private provider would allow this to happen sooner rather than later. Value to the island of opportunities which feed off the current service have provided some sustenance to the island but the island will not achieve the ultimate offered by these opportunities until their support and management services are relocated and established on the island. To achieve this and before even considering the competitive edge the island may offer to existing and other opportunities, there is a need to provide the best carriage service available. Advice and oversighting of this proposal must be undertaken by the Commonwealth and it would be hoped that any proposals will be dealt with expeditiously.

18. Provision of a multi-purpose facility to provide for indoor sport, covered entertainment area, conference centre and a much needed “school hall” is essential. Such a facility would form an important boost to the economy in its construction alone without


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Norfolk Island Forward from 2014 - continued considering the potential advantages to tourism or

other values to the current and future community. It would also provide a much needed replacement for the island owned marquee or “the tent” as it is known locally and become an integral part of a change in tourism strategy. It would as an example open the door to the conference market. There are at least two proposals being currently developed which may fit the requirements for such a facility. The most appropriate one should be selected for immediate support. It is anticipated that funds for this facility would require at least part provision by the Commonwealth. Final plans are in the process of development.

19. Title to a large percentage of the islands roads and all its reserves are held by the Commonwealth. Over 10 years ago the issue of Commonwealth title over land on Norfolk Island was broached in discussions between the then Norfolk Island Chief Minister and the Responsible Commonwealth Minister. Subsequent discussions saw the Commonwealth agree that negotiations should commence with a view to repatriation of all Commonwealth land, where appropriate, to the Norfolk Island Government. Negotiations commenced and a process established whereby holders of leasehold land could receive freehold title on payment of a fee. The negotiations on other land then ceased. It is proposed that these negotiations should recommence immediately. In relation to roads which at self-government in 1979 were in very poor condition, far worse than to-day, it is proposed that negotiation to transfer proceed on the basis that the Commonwealth bring each road to an acceptable standard before title is transferred. It is understood prior to self-government in the NT and the ACT, this occurred. The proposal is for a certain length of road each year to be brought to the agreed standard, transferred and the Norfolk Island Government establish a process which will provide for the annual maintenance of all roads transferred. Surprisingly, expenditure on such a project of as little as $2m per annum would see a major improvement in the high use roads in a very short time. There is a large percentage of the island within reserves and vacant crown land owned by the Commonwealth. Given works done to date there is not a lot required within the reserves other than upgrade of some roads and tracks plus provision of additional basic facilities including those identified as being of real value to tourism. Only isolated plantings may be required. However, the reserves in general have never been utilised to the extent they offer for appropriate tourism usage and being some 20% of the island’s area are a significant potential resource. Recommendations in relation to properly assessing potential tourism usage in all Parks and Reserves must be progressed.

20. Immigration change has been the subject of some conjecture on the island due to the virtual open door policy which has resulted. There are real concerns as to the ability of the island to maintain its current very high “security” rating and also support such a policy with adequate social services. The much vaunted

opening the gate as far as immigration is concerned has not seen immigration numbers skyrocket nor fortunately an excessive number of immigrants accessing the social services arrangements. However, there is need for controls and it would be proposed to reintroduce a simplified permit system including new business related permits dealing with management as well as investors.

21. Following a revitalisation of the economy and both administrative and taxation arrangements there may be a need to assess some functions and operational procedures within the Legislative Assembly.

The StrategyPhase C – Period post Phase B

1. This phase is ongoing. 2. Whilst it is proposed that the Development

Corporation would cease to exist, the ongoing sustainability, financially and culturally of the Islands economy should be secure.

Conclusion 1. As 2014 draws to a close Norfolk Island finds itself

in an extremely precarious economic position. The past four years has seen provision by the Commonwealth of funding supporting social demands but the island economy has continued to degenerate.

2. To even consider the introduction of additional taxing and a wide range of new legislative arrangements at this point in time on a depressed economy is unacceptable and can be described as a recipe for “economic suicide”.

3. The question is who will pick up the pieces as we look forward from 2014 and the real cost, in the long term, to both the Commonwealth and Norfolk Island?

4. The Strategy outlined in the paper is designed to ensure Norfolk Island is able to generate sufficient consolidated revenue to cover the social demands imposed upon it. To achieve this objective will require some Short Term support from the Commonwealth.

5. The islands Capital Works programmes however will of necessity need financial backing from the Commonwealth [no other funding options are available under the Norfolk Island Act (Cth)] but these programmes should be able, as a prerequisite to their implementation, to generate a financial return to the Island Government from which the Commonwealth funds may be repaid.

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We are starting to wrap up what has been a very busy and exciting year here a NICS. I am looking forward to reading more of our student’s individual reports over the weekend. I have had the pleasure to read our year 10 reports and must say that they were impressive. The feedback from our work experience supervisors has also been very positive and I look forward to participating in our individual Year 10 interviews during week 11.

State Premiers Debating challengeOur heroic debaters are preparing to make their

way home. I cannot explain the pride that I have been feeling this week. After a very close result in the State Semi-Finals that saw Sydney Boys High progress to the finals our students presented gifts to their opponents and celebrated what has been an amazing journey. My pride is of course for their amazing achievement but it is much more than that. Our students have carried themselves with great dignity and displayed maturity beyond their years. As Mark Hall has pointed out, they have added new meaning to our motto, Play the Game. I know that anything that I say could not make Susie Hale feel any better than she does right now but from all of the students, parents and staff at NICS, THANK YOU.

It would be great to see as many NI community members at the airport on Monday to give them a ‘heroes’ welcome back.

Academic Prizegiving Has been scheduled for Tuesday 16th December at

Rawson Hall commencing at 6.30am. Students will be given their invitations next week. For this year’s practise that is held in the morning of the Prizegiving, we will only be asking Kindergarten to Year 2 students to attend along with our Primary choir students ‘Dem Singen Sullun’ and the Year 9 band members . We feel that after ample of practise over the years that students in the upper classes do not need to attend. Students in Year 3 to 11 will come to school instead of Rawson Hall for normal classes. Please note that if your student is receiving an award they are to be dressed in full summer uniform. Bright coloured shoes are also not acceptable, neither are girls tights.

K-Yr2 Swim SchoolStudents have enjoyed their 1st week of Swim

School with another week to go next week. Parents are reminded to please pick students up from Emily Bay grassed area at 2.30pm. Students are bussed to the beach but no back at the end of the day.

K-6 AssemblyCongratulations to our students who received

academic awards and sporting ribbons at last Wednesdays assembly. Our next assembly will be held on Wednesday 10th December at the school in Rooms 17 and 18, this special assembly will be farewelling

our Year 6 students of 2014 as they transition into Year 7 in 2015.

Hettai magazine Pre-Order FormIf you wold like to pre-order your copy of the 2015

‘Hettai Magazine’ an order will be placed again in Monday’s newsletter. Please complete the order form with your $15 per copy and return to the school front office, and you will be contacted when they are ready to be collected.

Student Representative CouncilNominations have been finalised for 2015 SRC

members for our school. On Tuesday morning at 10am there will be Kindergarten to Year 11 assembly where our representatives will be inducted into office. Following this assembly parents are invited to attend a morning tea. Invitations will be sent home on Monday with students.

The last term of school is always busy for staff and students, with an abundant of activities, learning, exams, assessments, reports and more happening over the next 2 weeks. I suspect that students and staff are looking forward to a much earned summer break.

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A Church trolley should make coffin lifting easier

Church trolley should make coffin lifting easierIt was featured on Geraldine Doogue’s Sunday

night ABCTV programme ‘Compass’, an engaging programme reflecting and exploring faith, belief and values in Australia and around the globe, that brought to the notice of the late Agnes Edward, just how many church trolleys were being used to shift coffins.

Bearing in mind the narrowness of some of the aisles, Agnes made the suggestion that such a trolley would be a great help in the handling of coffins not only both in and out of the Uniting Church, but also some of the island’s other churches.

The suggestion was put to the Norfolk Island Lions Club and through one of the island’s regular and popular Lion visitors - Bede Long OAM JP, a Funeral Consultant for Funerals of Compassion - he advised that he was able to purchase a trolley for the island’s churches.

In an e-mail message to Lion’s President David Bell, Bede advised • that the supplier had given a special discount as he

too is a Lions member • Funerals of Compassion gave $300 and Bede also

gave $200• Longs paid the freight to the airport

The Lions Club of Norfolk Island extend their thanks to the above for their generous financial help and would also like to thank - • Lion Frank Watson who supplied the material and

made the cover for the trolley;• Burnt Pine Travel and Air Menzies for the air

freight.Church trolleys are used for the support and

transport of the coffins. They are particularly light, easy to handle and in the closed position they take up very little space.

Dimensions: • Height with open 610 mm. • Height with closed trolley 790 mm. • Maximum length of the trolley 1130 mm. • Total length with closed trolley 150 mm. • Maximum width of the load 405 mm. • Weight 15 Kg. • Loading capacity 330 Kg.

The trolley will be kept with the Hearse. Our picture shows (l. to r.) Pastor Karl Tui, Minister

of the Uniting Church, Lion President David Bell, Uniting Church Elder Bill Edward and the Church Trolley.

The Norfolk Island Lions Club is pleased to be have been able to purchase the trolley which is available, when required, to all members of the Minister’s Fraternal.

On the eve of White Ribbon Day (25 November 2014) Police commissioners from Australia and New Zealand united with the Prime Minister, Opposition Leader and Governor General to condemn violence in our community, focusing on the link between everyday sexist attitudes and acceptance of violent behaviour.

This gathering was only the second time in history that all ten police commissioners from both countries have joined to speak on a social issue, which highlights the firm intent of all police forces to address this issue.

Governor-general Peter Cosgrove said the show of unity from the police commissioners demonstrated that the days of keeping quiet were over.

Domestic violence incidents present as one of the most emotionally evocative that police attend. At the upper end, the emotion involved can incite normally law abiding persons to engage in violent behaviour they wouldn’t normally consider. However it must be recognised that domestic violence is not just restricted to physical acts; verbal, emotional, psychological and financial abuse can be equally as damaging.

“Our crime statistics, saturated with sexual assault and family violence, are not magically separated from our culture, it is our culture,” Victorian Police Commissioner Ken Lay said. Commissioner Lay said violence against women was society’s “dark secret” and more needed to be done to effect attitudinal change among men.

So far this year 52 women have been killed by partners or ex-partners.

Mr Abbott said “horrifying” domestic violence in the community was not just a social scourge, but a crime.

“Any woman in our country who is feeling vulnerable, who is reeling frightened, please do not suffer in silence,” he said.

“Please, make contact with police. Know from today’s event, that you are never alone, all of us are here to help.”

Norfolk Island is not immune from this issue and unfortunately such incidents do occur. In recognition of this, significant progress has been made in recent years to address what has not traditionally been adequately acknowledged or dealt with. Norfolk Island has a safe house, a child welfare officer and associated legislation designed to protect child rights, a counsellor employed by the Norfolk Island Hospital, and a collaborative approach between all involved agencies to address this issue and its specific instances.

Consistent with the approach taken by other police forces, the Norfolk Island Police Force (NIPF) has a pro-arrest, pro-prosecution policy that seeks to protect the victim from developing a sense of responsibility for the prosecution process. NIPF works with its partner agencies to ensure protective measures are in place, and the offender is not only held to account, but is provided with the opportunity to address the underlying cause(s) of their behaviour.

This policy has proven highly effective in other jurisdictions in assisting the successful prosecution of offenders whilst minimising the emotional impact the legal process can have upon the victim.

Norfolk Island has a suite of legislative provisions in place that in recognition of the particular sensitivities and challenges this issue can present provides police and the courts additional assistance in the investigative and prosecution process.

Investigation and prosecution however are just one aspect of the overall strategy to address the incidence of domestic violence. The fundamental key to success is prevention and this comes down to the preparedness of the community to publicly condemn such behaviour and hold those responsible to account. It is community standards that dictate what acceptable behaviour is and ultimately drive attitudinal change.

Emergency numbersPolice – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an

emergency Police can be contacted on 977.

CrimestoppersCrimestoppers is a national system which can be

reached on 13999 and will take information on any criminal matter. These calls are transferred through to operators off island. All Crimestoppers reports will be accepted anonymously. Police wish to reassure members of this community that any calls to Crimestoppers are made in the strictest confidence and are not subject to caller ID or subscriber tracing. Telephone calls are taken by Canberra based staff.

Police Contact Details Norfolk Island Police Force Tel: +6723 22222 PO Box 470

Email: [email protected] Norfolk Island 2899Office hours for routine enquiries: 8am to 4pm,

Monday to Friday. If the station is unattended, please use the courtesy telephone located near the front door to contact on duty Police.

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The Creaky Ol Convicts wish to advise there is now less than 8 months until the Rugby on the Rock, Over 35’s Rugby Tournament. The dates are 1st – 9th August 2015. Any local players who wish to play need to register and pay a deposit of $50. Rugby Training will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. 4.00pm at Kingston Oval.

There will be players from Era Bush Ticks and Coffs Harbour Gropers from New South Wales. Also players from Qld Teams consist of S.A.M. Rugby, Bundaberg Rumruckers, Bustard Eagles and Burleigh Bodgies. Lastly our New Zealand players come from Marlborough Musseleers, Buccaneers, Wainuiomata WAGS, Gansters and Saints & Sinners. Some of these

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Letters to the EditorDear SirThe obvious point about the Commonwealth’s ‘fact’

sheets (I mean who writes this guff, the work experience kid?) is the lack of reference to, and consideration of, the economic impact on Norfolk’s private sector of the extension of Canberra’s laws and taxes. (Canberra is still vehemently fighting the release of the only report that the shows the real impact of the extension of federal laws and taxes: the 2006 CIE Report).

It is all very well to say social services will put extra money into the economy. However, where has it been demonstrated that there will be a private sector left on the Island? (The Administrator stated very clearly that concerns about the potential serious damage to the ‘duty free’ industry were a “nonsense argument”).

The inflationary impact of new taxes, PAYE tax arrangements, super, compliance costs, and the loss of duty free arrangements and access to brands direct from manufacturers, will mean that Norfolk can no longer compete on price and tourism as we know it will end.

Another point is the comment that it makes sense for local services to be delivered locally. However, employment, health and aged care appear to be excluded from local services. The IOTs model and the repeatedly ignored or rejected complaints of IOTS residents shows how well that has worked. There is not a single aged care bed in the IOTs, and residents’ requests for a hospital board have been routinely ignored.

Yours etcBrett Sanderson

Letters to the Editor - continuedDear EditorHaving been savaged by locals in its inadequate and

biased “community consultation” forums, it appears that the Commonwealth is now using its huge reservoir of faceless bureaucrats to attempt to deceive Norfolk Islanders in the patently unbalanced “fact sheets” circulated this week by the Administrator.

For a start, many of the so-called “facts” are incorrect or at best part-truths, and the “fact sheets” contain much argument and propaganda, rather than just accurate details of actual situations and programs. The “fact sheets” are also remarkable for the facts which they omit.

A good starting point might have been to release the actual analysis of the effects on the Norfolk Island community and economy of the imposition of a vast range of new taxes - not just income tax, but company tax, fuel excise, Medicare levies, capital gains tax and fringe benefits tax, to mention just a few.

Then there is the bizarre contention that welfare payments will lead to some sort of economic boom in NI. They state that:

Overall, the Norfolk Island community would receive far more in social security benefits than it would pay in taxes. The extension of these systems is estimated to improve gross territory product on Norfolk Island in year one by around 14% and increase household consumption by around 38%. This means Norfolk Island households would have more money to spend, boosting local business and employment.

In other words, they are arguing the exact opposite of Commonwealth policies for the rest of the nation. The Abbott Government has consistently argued that the only way to economic sustainability is not through welfare, but through private sector investment and employment. The Treasurer has often said that governments do not create wealth or jobs, only the private sector can do that. Their harsh budget measures have been specifically designed to shift income and wealth away from the poor and disadvantaged to benefit their wealthy mates, such as mining and high-polluting power companies and big donors to their election campaigns.

It would be wise for Norfolk Islanders not to listen to the empty promises and blatant lies, and look instead at the actions of the Abbott Government during its first year of disorganised and regressive economic activities. Despite unequivocal promises to the contrary, they have slashed spending on health and education, proposed massive increases in university fees, tried to put a tax on GP visits, cut indexation of pensions, raised taxes on petrol and placed harsh burdens on young jobseekers, who will have to wait six months to get any dole payments or assistance in finding work. There have also been massive cuts to spending on TAFE education, indigenous education and welfare and on research and development of clean, green energy. What an appalling record! Yet they claim to have the answers in “fixing” the Norfolk Island economy.

Norfolk Islanders should also pay heed to the sting in the tail in the “fact sheets” in relation to welfare benefits indicated by: “To qualify for an income support payment a person must be an Australian resident and meet the payment specific eligibility requirements. Income test and, in some cases, assets tests apply and are considered the fairest way to ensure that funds are directed to those in the community who need help the most. Having worked and paid tax in Australia does not automatically entitle a person to receive a social security payment or benefit.”

The community will remember the manner in which the Commonwealth intervened to overnight strip from many long-term residents their rights to vote – even in elections for their own Legislative Assembly. A large number of community members who had lived lawfully and continuously in Norfolk Island for many years or even their whole lives – including a serving Legislative Assembly Minister - were prevented from voting because they were not “Australian residents.” Presumably they would suffer the same fate in relation to welfare, Medicare and PBS benefits. Then there is the assets test: how many community members will miss out because of their “assets” of family heritage lands which in reality cannot be sold and do not produce an income?


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Letters to the Editor - continuedThen there are the key areas omitted from the

bureaucrats’ “fact sheets”. For a start, there is no analysis of the impact on small business of the wide range of new taxes they will have to pay if they are to benefit from an unlikely welfare-induced business boom. Leaving aside income tax, how will small business survive and prosper under the weight of company tax, fuel excise, fringe benefits tax, capital gains tax and the added burden of reporting and compliance costs? Perhaps McDonalds or the multinationals might come to town, but it is hard to see existing small businesses gaining from these excessive burdens.

Where are the “facts” about the costs of the forced sale of community-owned business enterprises and their replacement by private owners. NIG is to be required to divest itself of GBEs at knock-down prices in pursuit of competitive markets for essential community services. This flies in the face of consistent World Bank advice that this is a policy headed for disaster in small states, especially those in the Pacific similar to Norfolk. The market is simply too small to allow for economies of scale or efficiencies through competition in supply of fuel, gas, telecommunications, water, postal services, airports, roads, harbours and even alcohol imports. Forced fire sales of GBEs will rob the community of the asset bases it has built up in these areas, and deprive NIG of much-needed revenue for public works. Perhaps worse, experience on the mainland has shown that privatisations of such services pose two major risks – huge increases in charges for usage and infrastructure maintenance and threats for continuity of supply. Suppose a private electricity supplier in Norfolk is not making a profit – why would they not just shut down and walk away? It’s happened before with airline services, leaving NIG to pick up the aftermath, so why not with power or postal services? A few real facts from the Commonwealth in these areas might help, in the unlikely event that they actually intend to consult the Norfolk community in good faith.

What the “fact sheets” fiasco shows, once again, is that distant faceless bureaucrats in Canberra have little grasp on the real situation in Norfolk Island. But now the Minister and Administrator are planning to give them full remote control over the running of the Island! It seems they have learned nothing from the disastrous failures of democracy and service delivery in the Indian Ocean Territories.

There is a much better way – genuine good faith consultation with the Norfolk community based on the establishment of a long-term fiscal agreement under which the federal government underwrites the budget of a freely elected democratic Norfolk Island Government.

Yours sincerelyPeter Maywald

Dear Sir,We are being promised streets of gold!We’ve heard it all before.We’re so gullible we believe in all the promises.

And then we have to face the reality - everything is taken and lost forever.

Yours etc.As Usual

INVITATION TO DISPOSE OF EXPIRED

DISTRESS FLARES

Do you have expired or

unwanted maritime distress flares?

All flares can be handed in to the Norfolk Island Fire Service between Friday and Tuesday each week ending Tuesday, 20 January 2015.

After the collection period, a practical demonstration will be held in a controlled environment on how to discharge a flare. This will be followed by a ‘flare off’ in which all remaining flares will be discharged over Emily Bay.

When: From 5pm – Thursday, 22 January 2015

Where: Norfolk Island Outriggers Club presentation night – Emily Bay

For further information, please contact the Norfolk Island Fire Service on 22049 or the Norfolk Island Police Force on 22222. This initiative is supported by the Norfolk Island Fishing Club.

POSITION VACANT

Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel (NBN 280015496) requires the skills of a great Housekeeper and Food and Beverage team member. This is a varied role concentrating on Housekeeping in the morning and, when required, restaurant work in the afternoon/evening. This is a full time position. The person must be multi-skilled, flexible, fit and strong plus have good experience in both fields for a number of years in a busy hotel environment. Please email [email protected] or phone Kerri-Ann on 24400.

Summer Dinner Menu

APPETIZERS ~ GARLIC BREAD $5.00~ BRUSCHETTA with local fresh tomatoes, balsamic,

olive oil & basil $8.00~ SWEET CORN & CHICKEN SOUP with egg

noodles $8.00~ TOASTED TURKEY, CRANBERRY AND GOUDA

CIABATTA $12.00~ MARINATED KALAMATA OLIVES with feta &

pickled vegetables $12.00~ TUNA NICOISE SALAD with olives, anchovies

and soft poached egg $14.00~ DUCK & PLUM SPRING ROLLS with hoisin & rice

wine sauce $14.00

MAINS ~ LOCAL PORK SCHNITZEL pepper, apple & raisin

sauce $25.00~ BEER BATTERED FRESH LOCAL TRUMPETER

with tartare sauce $25.00~ GRILLED FRESH LOCAL KINGFISH served with

roast garlic & lime aioli $25.00~ HARISSA LAMB SKEWERS with cucumber

yoghurt dressing $25.00~ CHARGRILLED CHICKEN MARYLAND with

mango and lime sauce $25.00~ BEEF SCOTCH FILLET 180gm with mushroom,

peppercorn or red wine sauce $25.00

DESSERTS ~ PEPERMINT PANNA COTTA with chocolate

sauce & cashew praline $8.00~ RICH CHOCOLATE AND ESPRESSO CAKE with

ice cream and berries $8.00~ HOUSE MADE PAVALOVA with white chocolate

sauce and berries $8.00~ MANGO & GALLIANO TART with whipped cream

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Watawieh yorlyi & a big welcome to all our visitors,

Famil visits

Our photo shows (L to R) Dianora, (Di’s friend) Di Moynihan who is the Product Manager with NRMA travel in Sydney, and Angela Surine a freelance travel writer for the Daily Telegraph newspaper. The three ladies were on the island for travel and media famils which included the Food festival’s Galloping Gourmet evening. Angela’s first story has already been printed, (link is on our FB page) all about her reunion with local Troy Hamilton-Irvine, whom she met over 30 years ago on a family holiday! Thank you to Troy & Kelly for hosting Angela at the A-frame Mokutu chalets. Angela will also contribute to the Best Weekend section which appears each Saturday + online coverage.

Di Moynihan has been in the travel industry for over 20 years and has sold the Norfolk product in the past; great to have Di visit again to update on accommodation, tours and activities. Di will put together suggested itineraries for both group and FIT travel.

Overall comments were positive about the food choices, new activities now available and the standard and range of accommodation. Thank you to Whitewood Sea cottage for the accommodation.

Anji Bignell is a freelance travel & food writer and blogger, who visited for the Taste Norfolk food festival week. Anji will contribute to the Nourish magazine and also Luxury Travel, Nature and Health magazine. She will be writing about food, community spirit, rejuvenation


Tourism News - continuedand new young generation of Norfolk Islanders

making new businesses. Thank you to Ariane and Brad at Forrester Court cliff top cottages for hosting Anji, & the Food festival committee. Thank you to the tourism operators who continue to generously provide activities and tours for these famil visits. Photo shows Anji comparing tattoos with Gordi.

Marine/soft adventure Film shootWe welcome back Dave Abbott from Liquid Action

film co. N.Z, Dave has visited twice before filming for NZ fishing presenter Graeme Sinclair and Matt Watson ITM fishing show. The purpose of his 3rd visit was to shoot marine & soft adventure footage for NI Tourism, which will be used for online marketing purposes. Thank you to Whispering Pines cottages for Dave’s accommodation: & to Darren at Advance fishing & kayaking, Gilbert & Troy Jackson, David for the Phillip island trek, Karlene for the snorkeling and to Steve for arranging the diving. Dave was able to extend his visit for a family break and it was nice to have met Melissa, Ben and Mia. Photo shows Dave, Karlene and the snorkeling models!

Advertising and media coverage- Media personality Tracey Spicer online, Norfolk in

her “Top 5 places to visit”- Also online in her list of “Last minute family holiday

options” with a deal at Tintoela.- Inside History magazine, a holiday competition to

attend the HMS Sirius anniversary in March 2015. By sharing a photo of their ancestors, readers have the chance to be a winner and to have their photo on the magazine cover.

- Out and About with Kids magazine – advertorial in Dec/Jan issue.

- Sales & Tactical advertising – Sydney & Brisbane weekend papers.

- Press release “Rejuvenate body & mind on pristine Norfolk Island”

- Herald Sun – “Reuniting with childhood playmate” Angela Surine.

- Luxury Travel magazine – advertorial + holiday deal.

- NZ farmer newspaper – fortnightly issue’s advertising Norfolk events.

Updates- Radar Across the Pacific series with Te Radar

commences this Sunday on TV One (NZ) the Norfolk Island episode is scheduled to screen on Sunday 14 December.

- We have now received a DVD copy of the Fishing Australia ep. with Rob Paxevanos, contact Tania if you would like to view.

- We have been advised that the COAST show with presenter Neil Oliver is scheduled to screen mid February 2015, we will provide updates.

- Update from travel writer Tatyana Leonov who has submitted her stories to the Outback magazine + S.M.H Sunday life supplement, both to be published early 2015.

Tania @ T.B www.norfolkisland.com.au

WANTED TO BORROW

Quilts or Patchwork Treasures

For our second

QUILT AIRING

This is a fundraiser for The Sunshine Club

Monday 15th – Friday 19th December ------------------------------------------------

Proudly presented by “The Chicks on the Block”

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If you have a quilt or two you would love to ‘air’ please bring them to

‘Reflections of Norfolk Island’ before

Saturday 13th December. ------------------------------

The Quilt Airing will be held in the shop next to ‘The Chinese Emporium’

WANTED�� are Visiting Norfolk Island

4 Days Only!We Specialise in Secure, Private Cash Purchases, small to large.

Buying Gold: Coins, Ingots, Bracelet’s, Neck Chains, Rings, Platinum,Silver and Gold Precious Metals.

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Fine Wrist watches & Old Pocket Watches and Diamonds & Preciousgem stones Purchased.

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or their help on the night: Bernie Christian-Bailey and the Church of England Parish Council for the use of the Parish Centre, Burnt Pine Travel, Foodland, Cascade Motors, Gas Centre, Dial A Digger, John and Rosalie Quintal, Central Service Station, Norfolk Electrical, Norfolk Blue, The Blue Bull, 2899 Design, Debbie Simpson, Damien Snell, Tane Cottle, Greenways Press, Photopress and BC Excavations, Don Reynolds and the Ukulele group.

To the multitude of people that made pies, donated salads, who helped in the kitchen or cooking the fish thank you, thank you, thank you. We are truly blessed to live on such as island that thinks nothing of giving for a good cause despite the hardships that are happening on the island. Apologies if there has been anyone left out.

Due to the generosity of the community we are holding a Christmas Hamper Raffle which will be drawn on the 22nd December (available in various outlets around the island). The prize includes a beautiful framed print from 2899 Design, a Christmas Ham, a wood carving, chocolates and various vouchers. Once this raffle is drawn Stacey, Jake and Darcy will express their most grateful thanks to the community and will advise the amount of money that was raised.

Once again Norfolk, many thanks for your support and generosity.

Thank YouThe organising committee for the ‘Fundraiser for

Darcy’ would sincerely like to thank all involved in last weekend’s fund-raising night.

The night itself was supported by some 200+ people including locals and visitors alike. In true Norfolk style the fish fry was sensational and the dessert left us all full to the brim and totally satiated.

The committee would like to thank and acknowledge the following people for their generosity of donations

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This Week at Norfolk Island Museum

Thomas Rossiter DonationThe museum received a generous donation this

week from Peter Rossiter, great-grandson of Thomas Rossiter. In 1859 Thomas was the first ‘outsider’ to be appointed on Norfolk Island by Governor Denison when he took up the position of government Storekeeper and school teacher. There are a number of descendants of Thomas and his wife Charlotte Bissox on Norfolk Island today as two of their sons married two of Isaac Robinson and Hannah Quintal’s daughters. There are also today descendants of Thomas’s sister Jane on Norfolk, who came here with him and married Franklin Bates.

Peter was born on Norfolk and spent most of his school years here until moving away soon after the War with his family. He and wife Nancy now live in Ballina and have regularly visited the island over the years. A number of years ago they donated the surveyors chain used to mark out much of Norfolk Island and especially the Mission land; and a steelguard used by Isaac Robinson to weigh things such as bags of wheat etc. Peter’s donation this week includes important original documents including Land Grants, Supplementary Instructions to Thomas’ role; and the 1871 certificate appointing him as Registrar of Norfolk Island, issued by Samuel Richard Earl of Belmore Governor and Commander of Norfolk Island.

Thomas’s job would have been a difficult one. Not only did he initially conspicuously reside in Government House, but he was paid substantially above anyone else on the island. He had to displace George Hunn Nobbs as schoolteacher and undertake duties as custodian of property. Denison required him to implement a “marked and precise line of demarcation between public and private property”, which included animals as well as structures. There were many actions that he had to take that would have been unpopular,

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A courtroom drama that puts fifteen of Norfolk’s characters on trial revealing our colourful and sometimes turbulent past.

Eve ry Monday and Wednesday 4 .45pmTickets available at

the R.E.O. Café & Bookshop or the Tourist BureauPhone: 23788 email: [email protected]

$25.00 adult ticket $12.50 for children under 12

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however he was a good teacher and hard working, and was eventually accepted by the islanders. Today we especially remember him for his role in starting an agricultural competition that became part of our annual Agricultural and Horticultural Show.

The “Supplementary Instructions to Mr Rossiter” is an interesting document. It is undated and initialed JY at the bottom of each page, no doubt being Sir John Young who became Governor after Sir William Denison in 1861. It is likely that this document was drawn up in the mid 1860s. It begins with the statements: “The Instructions given by Sir William Denison are to remain in force with the trifling exception hereafter mentioned which is adopted at the insistence of the several parties concerned but I think it necessary to add in order to avoid any ambiguity as a misapprehension that the phrase ‘Government property’ signifies property belonging to the Crown...The cattle, sheep, horses, houses, tools etc. etc. in trusted to the Storekeepers care must therefore be considered as the property of the Crown..”

Young outlines that monies accrued from fines will remain in the hands of the Chief Magistrate and be expended in the repair of the piers and bridges. He then goes on to answer specific questions that Rossiter had put to him. The first query asks if the repair of Government House, the Church, School House, Shearing Shed and the Cemetery should be from the Public Funds. Young confirms that they are, which includes the buildings and fences, and that Rossieter will be responsible for having the work done economically and well. “The Chief Magistrate may


This Week at Norfolk Island Museum - continued select the workmen in the first instance, but he may

not select any whom Mr Rossiter objects, or whom he thinks unlikely to work diligently or efficiently”.

In answer to the next question it is also confirmed that the roads and drains should be kept in repair at the community’s cost and royalties charged on the sale of sawn timber in the former crankmill will be put to the upkeep of the piers and bridges.

An interesting question asked of the Governor is for approval of a proposition put forward by the Chief Magistrate for the “consideration of the people by Bishop Patterson respecting a Melanesian College or school..”. The answer comes back “I am not in favour of it – any such proposition should first be submitted to the Governor before it is proposed to the people. The Chief Magistrate should not submit any proposition of so great importance to the formal vote of the people without previous communication with the Governor, and receiving his sanction to that effect”.

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Rossiter’s powers as invested from the Governor as spelt out here indicate the authority he would have had over many aspects of life on the island. This is an import historical document in itself, and together with other documents, letters, Land Grants, sale and lease of land documents, make for an important addition to our collection. Thanks to earlier donations by Peter and also from Jill McDowell of a large number of items owned by one of Thomas’ daughters Ethel Rossiter (nee Robinson), our museum is fortunate in having a large collection of Rossiter artefacts and stories.

Our sincere thanks to Peter for donating this further material.

QUILT AIRING

Monday 15th – Friday 19th December ------------------------------------------------

Proudly presented by “The Chicks on the Block”

and “The Sunshine Club” ----------------------------

Come and see the beautiful quilts… - Community quilts

and - Privately owned quilts

------------------------------ Gold coin entry to raise funds for ‘The Sunshine Club’

------------------------------ If you have a quilt or two you would love to ‘air’

please bring them to ‘Reflections of Norfolk Island’ before Saturday 13th December.

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The Quilt Airing will be held in the shop next to ‘The Chinese Emporium’

NORFOLK ISLAND INC.“Teaching old dogs new tricks”

www.norfolkisland.u3anet.org.au

Annual Report 2014ACTIVITIES - During our first year of operation,

the following groups and classes were organised: Semester One – Computers, Ipads and Tablets, Growing Your Own Veges and Raku and Pit Pot Pottery.

Semester Two – Computers, Health and Wellbeing and Armchair Travelling.

ATTENDANCE – we estimate that three quarters of our members attended one or more classes during the year.

MEMBERSHIP - We have ended our first year with a very healthy membership base, to date, 68 members. All members will need to renew membership from January 1st, 2015 in order to attend ongoing classes and groups.

PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION – We are very grateful for the support we get from Radio Norfolk, the Norfolk Islander and Norfolk On Line. Thanks Louci, Jo and Jonno and Alison. We also thank Pam Nobbs for U3A stall space at the Norfolk Mall. You will see us there again next year.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT – We are very grateful to be able to use the Computer and Art Rooms at the school for some of our classes, and space at DCA 9, the Norfolk Island Community Centre, for other classes and meetings. Thanks Principal Michelle Nicholson, other school staff, the Norfolk Island Administration, and Steve Ryyves and the Cottage Pottery for use of materials and the kiln.

COURSE FACILITATORS – where would we be without these amazing U3A members and supporters! Glen Christian, Pat Buffett, Wally Beadman, Sean Nicholson, Dale Howe, Lou Donald, Fenella Evans and Tony Allen who all contributed their time, energy and efforts to share their knowledge with us, help us to gain new skills and learn some new information about a topic of interest.

THE U3A EXPERIENCE The exchange of skills and knowledge lies at the very heart of the U3A model which is to provide the opportunity to continue to learn about topics of personal interest, to develop new skills, and to share expertise and experience with others willing to learn from each other in a friendly, supportive, social environment. U3A keeps your mind alive! Members learn and teach for the sheer joy of it - talking, creating, listening, researching, reading and just living; it adds up to a vast reservoir of knowledge, talents and skills, all waiting to be shared with others who wish to learn...‘a community of scholars’ coming together to learn from each other. The principles of self-help and mutual support are the very cornerstones

of the U3A movement.U3A also recognises the health benefits in older age of lifelong learning to keep the brain active and stimulated. Research has shown that as we get older, it is important to maintain our physical and mental health, and that mental stimulation can contribute to your good health, and stave off mental deterioration. In an ageing population, this is vitally important to the health and welfare of a nation.....(island)!

SURVEY FEEDBACK – we had an excellent response to our survey in May and were very pleased to find out that we were on track to meeting the needs of members. We take notice of community feedback and use it to improve and enhance the quality of the classes and groups. We will repeat the survey in 2015.

NETWORKING- It is vital that our U3A actively maintains links with U3A groups in Australia and New Zealand. Having these links means that our U3A stays healthy and relevant, as there will be an exhange of information between “us and them”, which will support new social contacts and new learning opportunities for all of us. For example, this could mean that a U3A NI member who is visiting the mainland, can join up with the activities of a local U3A group, and vice versa for U3A visitors to the island. I attended the U3A NSW Network Regional Conference in Gosford in September and delivered a presentation on U3A NI. I was overwhelmed with good wishes and lots of interest was expressed from U3A groups and


U3A - continuedindividual members wishing to visit the island. This

has led us in to a very exciting opportunity to work on a venture with the Norfolk Island Travel Centre that will mean U3A groups will be travelling to the island to participate in some of our cultural and historical activities, like Foundation Day and Bounty Day, in 2015. While they are here, they will mix with local U3A-ers and attend some of our classes and groups. Whenever possible, they will be providing a guest speaker to do a presentation for U3A NI members. We have already lined up two guest speakers for March and June next year. This venture will also provide some ongoing funds for U3ANI which we can use to support future networking opportunities both here and on the mainland.

OUR FUTURE – Our future looks bright and we will soon embark on planning classes and groups for 2015. We need your help to decide what courses, groups and classes we are going to provide for Semesters One and Two next year. Think about what life experiences, knowledge, skills and tenacity you have had being a teacher, mentor, worker, traveller, student, parent, grandparent, carer, friend – this material is the lifeblood of U3A! We can help you turn your experience into a presentation which will interest your fellow U3A members.

BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS– We have some problems with members making bookings for classes but failing to attend, mostly without contacting the class faciliatator. In some cases, despite bookings, no one at all has turned up for a scheduled class! As you can imagine, this is very disheartening for a course facilitator, who after all, is a fellow volunteer U3a member, and it makes it very difficult to co-ordinate and organise the classes with confidence. It is important to book into a class so that the class facilitator can prepare properly. It is equally important to let the class facilitator know if you cannot attend. The U3A is a “self help” model rests entirely on goodwill and respect between members to be successful.

U3A NI MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE – I end this first Annual Report with thanks to my fellow members of the Management Committee who have worked tirelessly to help roll out our own unique model of U3A in 2014 – Vicky Jack, Miles Howe, Anne Signal, Fenella Evans, Jenny Jones, Bonnie Quintal and Sean Nicolson. They really have done as magnificent job. Sadly. Our Treasurer Anne Signal has had to resign due to ill health. We wish her all the best for a return back to the island, and U3A NI as soon as possible. We also thank outgoing committee member Sean Nicholson for his support during our first year.

Aside from other commitments, we all spent quite a bit of time off the island during the year, and it did make things a bit tricky at times, especially regarding keys, access to venues, cheque books and ....well, all the little things that keep all the balls in the air. If we have dropped any of them during the year, I take responsibility for that, and assure you that we will do better next year!

Barbara Kelly, President, U3A Norfolk Island.

Club LCLUB L will have their Christmas function at South

Pacific Hotel Thursday 11th December at 6.30 PM All ladies very welcome, should you not have paid

your $15.00 and still intend to join us pop into Lynne ASAP.

Ladies you are invited to wear your Chrissey clothes, baubles and bangles !!!

See you all Thursday. FenellaMENU AS FOLLOWS -

MAINPANFRIED LOCAL TRUMPTER on Potato Mash,

Wilted Asian Green, Lemon Capper Butter SLOW BRAISE LAMB SHANK Served with Silky

Mash, Local Vegetables & Red Wine Jus

DESSERT PARFAIT MANGO JELLY Served with Ice Cream

or COCONUT & PASSIONFRUIT TART served with Ice CreamEnjoy !

NOTICE

SWEET PEA CAKERY - We specialise in bespoke cupcakes and cakes, as well as other baked goods. You can find us at the Sunday Market for all your scrummy treats, or get in touch to place an order. Christmas themed cupcakes available this Sunday! Call Natalie on 51476, find us online at facebook.com/SweetPeaCakeryNI, or send e-mails to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you!

POSITION VACANT

Looking for some Summer work. we are looking for an ALL-ROUNDER to join The Olive Cafe (NBN 280036286) team. For 2-4 shifts per week, you must be able to clear tables, do dishes and deliver our food and coffee... and especially be willing to work part of the weekend.

Sound like you give Nomes a call on 56010 or 24406.

Care Norfolk Inc. has a vacancy for a CARE SUPPORT WORKER. This is a part-time position working in the community setting. Applicants are required to have a St John First Aid certificate or be willing to achieve this on successful employment. Experience in Aged Care/nursing or equivalent preferred or a willingness to undertake training opportunities in the future. Enquiries and job descriptions phone Liat Baddock on 52696 or [email protected]

N.I. Pest ControlFor all your pest control needs

Domestic and Commercial ServicesCONTACT DUNCAN GRAY

PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541

The TheatreWhat’s on at

Maleficent (M) 1hr 33mins

Saturday, 6 December 7.30 pm

The Holiday (M) 2hrs 5mins

Sunday, 7 December 5.30 pm

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (M)Friday, 12 December 7.30 pm

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (M)Saturday, 13 December 7.30 pm

As it is in Heaven (M)Sunday, 14 December 5.30 pm

MOVIE TIMES

Adults $14 - Children (under 15) $7

Enquiries 23437, 22115 (World Traders) or 50158

Comfy armchairs - snack and licensed bar

Cnr Grassy Road - opposite the HospitalThe Ferny Lane Theatre

ON SUNDAY, 14 DECEMBER

As It Is In HeavenA wonderfully engaging and enthralling movie

set in a village in the far north of Sweden. Not to be missed!

IN THE PIPELINE

Begin Again, And So It Goes, Billy Elliot: The Musical, Guardians of the Galaxy and many more.

DVDs ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AT WORLD TRADERS

ON WEDNESDAYS AT 4.45PM

The historical play The Trial of the Fifteen

Presented by the Norfolk Island Museums. Bookings are essential and should be made at

the Visitors Information Centre

ON SATURDAY, 6 DECEMBER

By popular demandMaleficent

Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning In a new twist to the fairytale, the wicked Maleficent

places a curse on the king’s newborn daughter but, as Princess Aurora grows, she finds herself becoming more fond of the girl. As the conflict between their two kingdoms intensifies Maleficent realises that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land. Rated M

ON SUNDAY, 7 DECEMBER

The HolidayA romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Kate

Winslet, Jude Law, Jack BlackIris lives in a cosy English cottage, Amanda lives in

a swanky Hollywood estate. Both have bad luck with men. In desperate need of an escape, they meet online and impulsively agree to swap homes. Both finds the last thing they expected – a new romance – and discover that a change of address really can change your life. Rated M

ON FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER

The Perks of Being a WallflowerStarring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen Chbosky.Three young teenagers are all outcasts of some

kind who are trying to navigate the soaring highs and perilous lows of adolescence. This raw and honest film captures the agony and ecstasy of growing up and celebrates the friendships that inspire us to feel infinite. Rated M

ON SATURDAY, 13 DECEMBER

Salmon Fishing in the YemenA romantic comedy starring Ewan McGregor, Emily

Blunt, Kristin Scott-Thomas Rated M

Valerie Brown Jazzes it up on Norfolk Island with Bundaberg

Friends of Jazz Tour GroupAfter having a fabulous Norfolk Island Jazz

experience last year, Jazz broadcaster Valerie Brown from Bundaberg Friends of Jazz went home and started planning her return in 2014! Val did a wonderful job of promoting the Norfolk Jazz Festival and brought her first tour group in tow this year. It was a pleasure for Norfolk Island Travel Centre to welcome Val, husband Terry and Val’s group to the island last Saturday.

Bundaberg Friends of Jazz are staying at Channers on Norfolk and began the week with a delicious two course dinner at Pa Yea’s Restaurant including

Andrew London brings a special vibe

and group to the Norfolk Island ‘Jazz’ festivalIt’s been an incredible

week on Norfolk Island with visiting Jazz performers including the top notch Andrew London Trio from New Zealand! Norfolk Island Travel Centre welcomed Andrew and his tour group to the island last Sunday.

The group have enjoyed their stay at Mokutu immensely, kicking it all off with an exclusive welcome BBQ at Mokutu with Andrew, good food, wine and taking in that sublime view from Sublime Lounge Café.

After taking an orientation tour to get their bearings on an informative half day tour, the group filled their holiday with activities, R&R - and brilliant Jazz of course. The Andrew London Trio appropriately saved

their Emily Bay song for the Emily Bay beachside concert on Wednesday. It’s been an amazing week, big thanks to the Andrew London Trio for the awesome vibe they’ve brought to the Norfolk Island Jazz Festival.

We wish Andrew, his family and the group a great trip home tomorrow. Enjoy your last day and we hope to see you all again next year.

entertainment from Three’s Crowded. Throughout the following days the group enjoyed the Jazz performances and touring our island paradise.

Farewell today Val, Terry and all of your Bundaberg friends. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

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St. John Ambulance, AustraliaNorfolk Island Division

Congratulations to those pictured above who have passed the last First Aid Class - Hailey Evans, Yarm Menzies, Miriam Streulers.

Is There Such A Thing As Safe Drink Driving?

Thanks to the NI Police, Matthew Lee for this info.There is no hard-and-fast rule. But the amount of

alcohol taken should never exceed 0.5%.A lot depends on the age, fitness of body and

kidneys.To remain under the Body Alcohol Consumption

BAC, allowable 0.5%, men can have 2 standard drinks,

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

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

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

they would like to ask.

Telephone

22091 or 911

then 1 every hour. Women can only have 1 standard drink, then 1 every hour.

If you are going to one of the many Christmas parties, arrange for a non-drinker driver.

Have a very Happy Christmas; the Police also would like a Happy Christmas.

BQ

Division NotesOn Tuesday 9th December the St. John members

will be having a Christmas Party at 6.00pm at Emily Bay.

Members, bring your own drinks. Pizzas providedContact Louise or Delwyn 53533

First aid classesWill commence in the New Year. Listen to the radio,

and watch the Paper, for commencement dates.

Senior First AidNext class is Friday 16th January, 9am start. Please

contact Louise on 51181 or Delwyn on 53533

SMILEA lady is picking through the frozen chickens at

Foodlands, but she could not find one big enough for her family,

She asked a passing assistant. “Do these turkeys get any bigger”?

The assistant replied, “I’m afraid not, they’re dead.”

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TENNIS COACHINGCoachingCoordinatorDanny NobbsIndividual or Group SessionsPh 50524 or 22966

WWI – Ashore at Last 6 to 12 December 1914

Virtually from the day of their arrival in Egypt in December 1914 the Australian troops commenced serious and hard training for at least 8 hours per day except on Sunday. Limited after hours leave to Cairo was permitted. Training included a route march to the training area, activities all day and a march back to camp at night. All activities were initially undertaken in “full kit with heavy pack” but this requirement was reduced as the men regained fitness lost on the trip over. In the desert adjacent to the Mena Camp a large area was allocated to the 1st Division which was divided into large training areas with one allocated to each Brigade. The Divisional Light Horse, Artillery and Engineers were allocated areas outside those given to the Brigade, however, the Ambulances were given areas nearer the camp. A plan was established to provide in the first month of training for individual units eg companies, squadrons etc followed by 10 days training as Battalions and Regiments then another 10 days as Brigades and finally, if the whole Division was required to go to the front line then training as a Division would commence. There was said to be a significant difference in the training undertaken to that of the British who relied on what was described as the “drill book method”. For the Australians training was very intense.

On 6th December 1914 in Europe German troops overrun Lodz in Poland and the Russians withdraw toward a line linking Bzura – Raka. In Serbia the Austrians retreated toward the border and the Germans bombarded Dunkirk. It was reported the Pope was attempting to organise a Christmas truce. His efforts were not to succeed but an unofficial truce did occur in certain areas.

H W Taylor and B E V Dufty in 1 Australian Infantry Battalion disembarked on the 7th December at Alexandria. Despite the reduction in activity on the Western Front the Germans attempted to cross the Yser near Pervyse in Belgium and with the arrival of the Sirhind Brigade from Egypt, the Indian Expeditionary Force was complete. To the east the second Battle of Warsaw began with an attack by the Germans and the Russians were on the attack in East Prussia.

8 December saw H W Taylor and B E V Dufty in 1 Battalion arrive at Mena Camp while C P Taylor and 2 Battalion disembarked from the “Suffolk” at Alexandria. 2 Battalion proceeded by train to Cairo and then by tram to camp at Mena. Action on the western front in Europe saw the Germans involved in the long distance bombardment of Fumes and the Battle of Rudnik Ridge south of Belgrave was grinding to an end. In the Atlantic the Battle of Falkland Islands commenced with the main combatants 5 German Cruisers and 6 British Cruisers. Following the Battle of Coronel, a major disaster for the British on 1 November, the British Navy had dispatched a large force to seek the German Cruiser squadron responsible. On 8 December the British were coaling at Port Stanley Falkland Islands when the German cruiser squadron suddenly appeared. The Germans intended destroying the British radio station and coaling facility and when they saw

the British cruiser a rapid retreat was attempted. The Germans were unable to out run the Royal Navy and the ensuing battle resulted in 4 German cruisers being sunk, only the “Dresden” escaped. The Battle saw the virtual end of the German tactic of usinging “raiding fleets” such as the one destroyed off the Falkland Islands.

In Europe on 9 December on the “Eastern Front” the Battle of Warsaw continued with fighting around Miava and Petrokov and the Serbians occupied Valyevo. In Mesopotamia the Turks retreat from Kurnai.

On 10 December in Egypt the last of the NZ troops from the ANZ Convoy had arrived at the Zeitoun Camp from ships which had finally completed unloading at Alexandria. Training commenced for the Kiwis around Zeitoun. Their officers aimed initially at hardening the troops and regain the condition they had lost at sea. There was a gradual recovery.

By 11 December the 1 Australian Light Horse Regiment had settled into their routine at Maadi Camp commencing at 6am with Reveille followed by 6.30 to 7.30 Stables, 8am Breakfast, 9.30 to 11.45 Parade, 11.45 to 12.30 Stables, 12.30 Dinner, 2 to 3.30pm Parade, 3.30 to 4.30 Stables, 5pm Tea, 5.30 Retreat, 9.30pm First Post, 10pm Last Post, 10.15 Lights Out. ”Stables” was attending to their horses whilst “Parade” involved training sessions. Only 25% of troopers were allowed on leave at one time

General Birdwood and his personal staff which he had selected in India to accompany him sailed from Bombay on 12th December bound for Cairo to take up his position as OIC Australian and New Zealand troops. The New Zealand Mounted Regiments at their new home at Zeitoun had also settled into a regular regime involving spending 4 to 5 hours a day in grooming, feeding and handling their horses. The Kiwi reveille was 5am then immediately tending their horses (classified as “stables”) until 7am when they were allowed to wash, shave and have their breakfast before parade at 8.30am which was immediately followed by Drill until 11am followed by Stables until 12 midday. Then it was Dinner followed at 2pm when the men were again called to Parade which continued until 4pm. The men were then required to attend Stables which lasted until 5.30pm. The men were also required to perform Guard or Piquet duty every third or fourth night. Horses were fed 12Lbs (5.5Kg) of grain per day and as much Tibbins as they could eat. Tibbins was straw cut into lengths from half an inch (12cms) long upward. Some green feed was also available. It was cut from what was described as a shallow rooted plant, “a bit like Lucerne”, which suggests it was a legume and it could take regular cutting although it was said to “require a lot of water”. The greenfeed was called ‘Berseem’. It was interesting that the Kiwis initiated a rule that men were prohibited from drinking from their water bottles until midday. The aim was obviously to toughen them up and it was also to stop them draining their water bottles early in the day. The desert was something new to both horse and rider. There was no comment on their horses also smelling the water.

NORFOLK ISLAND

Healthcare Levy Act 1990Healthcare and Medical Evacuation Levy

Healthcare Members are advised that the 1 December 2014 Healthcare Invoice will be forthe following amounts:

$220.00 — Healthcare Levy$ 80.00 — Medical Evacuation Levy

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice for someone off the island?

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice and wish to apply for an exemption on thebasis of having received an income of less than $6,500.00 or less for a singleperson or less than $13,000.00 for a married couple or bona fide de-facto couple,for the period of 6 months before the levy day?

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice but are shortly to depart Norfolk Island?

� Have you received a Healthcare invoice but wish to apply for suspension of theHealthcare Levy and the Medical Evacuation Levy on the basis of havingsatisfactory alternative healthcare and medical evacuation cover?

If you have answered yes to any of the above please contact the Healthcare Manager,Healthcare Office, New Cascade Road (next to Telecom) on Tel: 24272.

If you wish to apply for an exemption from payment of the Healthcare and MedicalEvacuation Levies on the basis of income you will need to provide all income details for thesix months prior to the levy day (1 December 2014) with your application for exemption.

If you wish to apply for suspension from payment of the Healthcare and MedicalEvacuation Levy you will need to provide written proof from your alternative Healthcareprovider that your cover extends to medical costs on, and evacuation costs from, NorfolkIsland.

Please note that application forms for exemption or suspension to pay the above levies areavailable from the Healthcare Office, New Cascade Road (next to Telecom) and applicationsmust be made within 30 days of the levy day.

Healthcare Members are reminded that Healthcare Policy Guideline brochures are availablefrom the Healthcare Office, New Cascade Road and the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Page from the Past Saturday, 9th December 1972

Celebrations Committee - Some 40 people turned up to the meeting on Thursday night for the purpose of electing a committee to organise and make arrangements for the celebrations to be held in October 1974 to commemorate the Bi-Centenary of the discovery of Norfolk Island by Captain James Cook RN.

Councillor Wilf Randall was elected President and Councillor Greg. Quintal Vice President; Secretary is Celia Bigg and Assistant Secretary Merval Hoare; Treasurer is Bernie Bailey. Members of the committee - Ken Salt, Mac Adams, Gary Robertson, Kathy LeCren, David Buffett, Borrie Evans, Pam Hattersley, Fay Bataille, Phil Page, Bill Blucher, Herbie Nobbs, Edie Randall, Kik Quintal, June and John Ryves, Eileen Richards, Joy Quintal, Archie Bigg, Bruce Mackenzie and the Headmaster of the time.

One of the suggestions that came from the meeting was the development of the land next to Rawson Hall to be officially opened on the Day of Discovery (10th October) and to be called the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Park.

Fire in Fish Factory - At about 1.00 a.m. last Saturday morning, the fishing factory at Cascades was severely damaged by fire. It was announced at last Tuesday night’s Council meeting, that Mr. Roy Davis, owner of the premises had planned to re-activate the factory in the near future. The damage caused, of course, has been a great set-back to his plans.

Lions Youth Exchange - At the Lions Dinner meeting on 28th November, four Norfolk Island school pupils were judged on their 5 minute speeches as to who would be the Youth Exchange student for the year.

The names and subjects chosen were - Lynne McCowan “The Generation Gap”; Terence Grube “Friendship”; David McCoy “Man versus Birds”; Wayne Richards “Scientists’ Search for Knowledge”.

After deliberation, the three adjudicators chose Wayne Richards and Wayne will now be visiting the Collingwood Lions Club in Victoria, leaving here on 27th December.

H.M.S. Pinafore - A terrific show! What a treat! What an experience! To see and enjoy the polished and well rehearsed acting of the Secondary School pupils under the direction of teacher Jan Hazard last Wednesday evening. There is no doubt about it that we have lots of talent among the pupils.

As for the leading characters - it is for certain that we have a budding opera singer in Carolyn (George) Douran who played the part of Josephine (in love with Ralph Rackstraw (Robert Southwell) and unwilling to marry the “Ruler of the Queen’s Navy”, Sir Joseph Porter (Ricky Robertson). She has a particular clear soprano voice. As for Ricky Robertson - his characterisation of Sir Joseph Porter was superb - we can see a career ahead for him as a character actor! Ricky’s accent as the “Ruler of the Queen’s Navy” was tremendous, his inflection on the word “Nav-eh” never ceased to amuse.

David Evans was a deadly “Dick Deadeye”; Lyn McCowan a wistful and sweet “Little Buttercup”.

Robert Southwell, the tallest sailor aboard, had a demanding role as Ralph Rackstraw and made an excellent job of both with his singing and acting. Darlene Buffett as Hebe we find has a most pleasing voice while Terence Grube as Captain Corcoran was a perfect foil for Sir Joseph Porter. Stephen Maxwell as the Boatswain also has a good voice and never missed a beat.

And it would not be right to miss mentioning the Sailors:- Garry Svendsen, Martin Lutge, Jimmy Tavener, Billy Nobbs, Lance Weslake, Malcolm Douran, Mickey McCoy, Peter Evans, Laurie Quintal, Ricky Quintal, Byron Adams and Michael Sanders - and the Sisters, Cousins, Aunts:- Joy Nobbs, Coral Hillier, Elizabeth Alston, Nancy Menzies, Margaret Christian, Sue Lawson, Debbie Barker, Jayne Lillico, Karen Tipple, Marie Hillier, Glyn Christian, Anne Freshwater and Helen Schmitz - all beautifully costumed.

Our thanks to Jan Hazard for all the hard work she did in directing this fantastic performance - and to Ann Swift whose non-stop just on 2-1/2 hours piano accompaniment for the solos and choruses - to Scotty Neagle for his artistic back drops - Bruce Mackenzie for the lighting - and all who did their bit to make it such a wonderful evening.

Financial Returns 1971/1972 - In accordance with section 6 (5) (b) of the Public Moneys Ordinance 1964-1967 the following summary of the balances and transactions of the Public Account is published

Summary of the Public Account - 30th June 1972 - Revenue - Commonwealth Grant $66,000; Customs Duty $158, 466; Crown Lease $3,342; Conveyance Fees $4,101; Profit on Liquor $81,580; Public Works $7,004; Motor Registration and Licences $21,002; Court Fees and Fines $1,057; Company Registration Fees $88,643; Fees: Agricultural, Pasturage, Registration of Dogs $1,048; Miscellaneous $10,744; Sale of Stamps $226,076; Post Office miscellaneous $1,616; Telephone Rental and Installation Charges $8,899; Timber Royalty $1,637; Sale of Vehicles $1,710; Sale of Stores $1,556; Revenue Electricity Undertaking $18,155; Rental Administration Residences $4,774; Hire of Equipment $697; Sale of Forest Produce $6,558; Tanalith Plant Charges $3,642; Liquor Licence Fees $2.025; Revenue from Lighterage Undertaking $2,025; Interest on Investments $1,260; Appropriation Former Years $23,413. Total $748,923.

Expenditure - Administration $135,901; Government House $6,481; Police, Courts and Prisons $20,433; Norfolk Island Council $2,730; Printing and Incidentals $17,229; Education $43,575; Health $62,757; Forestry and Agriculture $24,907; Tourist Bureau Subsidy $4,000; Special Subsistence Allowances $16,024; Maintenance of Buildings etc. $175,769;Post Office $$74,913; Maintenance of Telephone Service $2,466; Capital Works - Buildings $30,744; Electricity Undertaking Extensions $24,855; Miscellaneous $95,309. Total $740,919.

Imports for the Year ended 30th June 1972 - From Australia -$1,778,501; From New Zealand - $596,624; From Asia - $853,787; From Europe and other Countries $676.694. Total $3,905,606.

- Tom.

Every WEDNESDAY night we will be showing the spectacular movie

“The Bounty” in our theatre room behind reception.

Come on in and enjoy a pre-movie drink or snacks from 6.00pm – 7.00pm with the big

screen starting at 7.00pm. Surround sound, big screen, comfy

seats, drinks and snacks. PLUS AS AN ADDED BONUS we offer question time with a

Bounty Descendant after the movie – a truly fascinating experience!

Tickets only $10 ($5 for kids)Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson lead a stellar cast that includes Sir

Laurence Olivier, Daniel Day Lewis and Liam Neeson in this action packed adventure bursting with sensational battles, raging

storms and an intensity as powerful as the mighty sea itself!

Please note this movie is rated PG and there is some nudity.

Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotelph: 24400 Queen Elizabeth Avenue –

plenty of parking or a short walk from most accommodation properties and we’d love to

see some locals enjoying their story on the silver screen!

MOVIE NIGHT AT GOV’STouch Footy

Thursday, 11 December Draw5.15pm Backhanders vs Petes Place – REF: Willies5.15pm BP Travel vs Fuel Up – REF: Big Dogs6.00pm Willies vs Big Dogs – REF: Fuel Up

Results from Thursday, 04 December:Fuel Up defeated Petes Place 8-3Willies defeated Backhanders 10-3Big Dogs defeated BP Travel 7-6

Ladder Big Dogs 12, Willies 12, Fuel Up 10, BP Travel 6,

Petes Place 2, Backhanders 0.Reminder: $5 per game needs to be collected from

all players that are filling in that don’t normally play every week. That aren’t on the team lists.

This needs to be handed to either Bart, Aaron or Katie. Thank you.

See you all next week.

Athletics NewsToday

Saturday, December 6th, 2014The Norfolk Island “Gift”

This afternoon at 2.00 pm, the Norfolk Gift will be run, consisting of a mix of events but with the aim of discovering Norfolk’s fastest runner based on age and sex factoring. The “Gift” events will be the “blue ribbon” Norfolk Island Gas Centre 100metres, the World Traders 400metres and the Athletics Norfolk Island Middlegate Mile with great cash and other prizes for each event. These three events are all age and sex factored which gives all competitors a fair chance of winning the event and taking off some of the many prizes on offer.

The afternoon’s program will begin with the running of the 100metre heats at 2.00pm sharp then to the 400metres around 2.30pm, the mile at 3.00pm and finishing at approximately 3.30 pm with the running of the final of the Norfolk Island Gas Centre 100metres . Competitors in the 100metres are requested to be at the oval no later than 1.45pm to be checked in for their heats. Be there to catch all the action.

Entry to these events is free and always an exciting afternoon – so spend an hour or two with us either as a spectator, or better still as a competitor with the chance to take away some of the very generous prizes on offer. Why not have a go?

For late entries please contact Geoff Gardner on 23050 or 51146.

Golf ReportSaturday 29th was our Annual Stopp Cup a 4 Ball

Aggregate Stableford - Mixed - Choice of Partner courtesy of sponsors Robyn & Bruce Lockhart, Pat & Shane McCoy and Marie Bailey. Many thanks to them and they have confirmed that they will responsor next year! We couldn’t survive without the generosity of our sponsors so again thank you yorlye.

To the winners on the day. Unfortunately the Men outnumber the Ladies so the sponsors split the prizes into two sections - Mixed and “Same Sex” (A bit like marriage choices in a grown up world) There were heaps of prizes to go around so not many missed out. The illustrious Country Rover prize went to the pairing of Jon Russell and Chris Barker - welcome guys. In the Men 3rd place went to the young guns Reuben Bigg and Shano Evans 68 points. 2nd went to Tony Scicluna and Kevin Tippet with their 71 but clear Mens winners on the day was the cunningly paired Kevin Adams and Lisle Snell with a whopping 79 points. Lisle made a great winners speech with Kevin content to be arm candy for the day. Major apologies to Lisle Snell, our 2014 C Grade Mens Champion for omitting his name in last weeks write up. Major brain snap on my part.

In the mixed pairings 3rd and 2nd went to the wire with Steve and Renay Robertson combining well outside of the bedroom with their 74 points taking 3rd. Snatching 2nd place with an admirable 75 points were visitors Cassie and Jeff Black who were so impressed with the Island that they have already signed up for next years Govs Cup - see you soon. Streaking home to 1st place were Les Steven and Liat Baddock with their fantastic 79 points. Les was a subtle foil to Liats barnstorming 42 points and congratulations to you two - Our Stopp Cup Winners for 2014!

We still had prizes to burn so two cards were drawn at random with 4 lucky players picking up prizes. Things started getting fuzzy at this time and their names escape me but well done. N.T.Ps Pro-Pin 4th Mike Williams All in 9th/18th Jeff Black Ladies 6th/15th Belinda Grube Mens 2nd/10th Peter Falk. Well done all winners on the day and see you next year for The Stopp Cup.

Putt off not struck jackpots to a massive $20. We welcomed many visitors on the day as well as Rose Evans family joining us and Teanu Anderson back home for a short time. Hope yorlye enjoyed the day.

From all at the N.I Golf Club we would like to congratulate Luke Hunter and Cindy McCoy who will be tying the knot today possibly around the 5th tee at 2pm or if too windy behind the 1st green. Golfers please proceed with care around the bridal party and yee ha you two!

Birthdays- Reece Walden - John Hughes and Graeme Struthers. Wot a team!

Todays golf is the Monthly Medal- Medal of Medals & Lisner Trophy Play-Off Stroke. This years line up looks like a whos who of golf with Shano Evans (3 medals) Manu Naiteiti (2 medals) Liam Murphy (2 medals) Dave Magri, Barry Hyatt and Jason Quintal all 1 medal apiece. So its all happening down at the N.I. Golf Club this weekend. Visitors with an official handicap are most welcome to join in. Tee off times

are 8.30am and 1pm. Players are asked to be present at least 15 minutes before tee off.

Good Golfing Everyone.“ShortnSweet”

Cheryl Tennis Club Junior Shootout.

Last Sunday saw the second of this year’s fabulous Junior Shootouts. These events are designed to give our junior players practice performing in tournament situations, and leads on to our NZ Tour in April 2015, where 32 of our Island’s young tennis players will be involved in larger tournaments of a very high calibre. The whole group are very busy training, coaching, training and playing, in order to be playing as well as they can in time for the exciting trip.

The event began at 9am, where 35 youngsters dived boots and all into matches of singles and doubles. It was great to see so many new players among our group, reinforcing how easy and fun it is to join in with tennis. Many really young ones, from 4 to 8, participated in a ‘mini-tennis’ event, which saw them volleying, smashing and rallying the day away.

Many thanks are to be offered out to our wonderful supporters of Junior Tennis: James and Linda at ‘Speeds Meat’ provided an excellent lunch, and Jindaporn Trakulski made so many yummy donuts and eclairs we filled up to the brim! Agnes at ‘Mini-Golf’, Katrina at ‘Big Suff’ and ‘Sweeties’ were as usual very generous in their support of our kids. Also a big thanks to Greenways Press, who as always support our Junior Tennis without question. Thanks to all these people.

We would also like to say a huge thank you to George Douran and Troy and Shari at Sublime, who also supported our program recently. We truly appreciate your support and generosity.

Event winners were:• Mini-tennis- Zoe Cribb• U/11 Boys Singles- Jonny Sheridan• U/11 Girls Singles- Ruby Ciantar• Mixed U/11- Jonny and Tamara• 11+ Boys- Jude Kelly• 11+ Boys Doubles- Jude K & Croyden• Open Boys- Sam• Open Girls- Grace Kelly• Open Boys Doubles- Arki & Sam• Open Girls Doubles - Sophie & EllaGreat work everyone. Another shootout will be held

late in the Christmas holidays.

ISLAND VET SURGERYMiddlegate

Telephone: 50838 or 23838

Ph: 50VET

Norfolk Island Travel Centre

Pistol Championships 2014The Norfolk Island Pistol Association is holding its 12th InternationalPistol Event commencing on Saturday 6th December with a welcoming

function at our Range at Anson Bay at 5.30pm.

We would like to express our sincerest thanks to the generous peoplelisted below who are always willing to assist the sporting clubs.

MAJOR SPONSOR Norfolk Island Travel Centre

Cascade MotorsNorfolk Island Building Supplies

Aloha ApartmentsCentral Service Station

Signed and FramedBorry’s

KC IndustriesGovernor’s Lodge

Fletcher Christian ApartmentsThe Gas Centre

Foodland SupermarketButcher in the MallLeagues Club Bistro

Pa Yea’sThe OliveRumours

Paw Paws PumpshedGolden Orb

Cottage Pottery

We welcome our overseas competitors and hope everyone enjoys the weekof shooting, socialising and sightseeing.

Good shooting one and all.

Bowls News Saturday Bowls

Open singles Steve Matthews def Peter Walkinshaw in two sets Brent Pauling def Jeff Pledger in two sets. Social. Kate Smith and Liz Walkinshaw def Derek and Moochie 18-17. Hary and Mick W def Mitch and Dave Smith 20-9.

Sunday Bowls.

What a great day of bowls between Bowlers and golfers. Bowlers 151 points Golfers 123 points. Winning team Kitha Ann Snell Tess [bowlers] Losing Team Dave Mc Kev and Errol [Golfers] Winner of the spider Tosca winner first toucher Shorty Kiernan wrong bias Peter Walkinshaw Candice Tosca and Liat. Return match will be played at the Golf Club Sunday 14th December at 1pm. Thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers and most of all thanks to all the players for participating.

Wednesday BowlsAnn Snell and Wendy Nagy def Marg Buffett and

Liz Walkinshaw 19-7 Jack Tess and Kitha def Bruce Kate and Pete Walkinshaw 19-13 Ladda Norm and Marg O’Bries drew against Geoff John and Brent.

Welciome to Bruce and Laddie from Airlie Beach Geoff Robinson from Sydney

Well done to Ryan Dixon and Petal Jones representing Norfolk in Champion of Champions held in Christchurch, Ryan won six games and lost five Petal won four games and lost four

Whats Happening75th Year celebration and Club Christmas Party

21st December. Up and coming events champion of champion playoffs major singles and any men interested in playing in quadrangular, ladies playing against Lord Howe. There will be notices on board [in foyer] next week.

Happy bowlingUnbiased

Mixed NetballDraw for Monday 8th December

6:00pm - Paige’s Team vs Norfolk Online Hot Shots

Umpires - BPT and Lisas Team7:00pm - BPT vs Lisa’s TeamUmpires - Paiges Team and Norfolk Online Hot

ShotsThis is the last week of Mixed Night Netball for this

year, thanks to everyone for their commitment every week. We Look forward to seeing you all again next year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from the Norfolk Island Netball Association

You booze, you cruise, you lose.

For all your

MOWING AND PROPERTY NEEDS

• Mowing • Hedges• Brushcutting

Gardening • Water Blasting• Chainsawing • Painting• Greenwaste Removal

Phone Jake on

50992

CTC NewsAnother huge weekend at Cheryl last weekend with

the final fun matches in the Mavis Cup on Saturday afternoon; great support for the Junior Shoot-out on Sunday morning- special thanks to Danny and Jason who kept it all rolling smoothly; and then on Sunday afternoon the Air New Zealand/ Burnt Pine Travel Tournament was wrapped up for this year. Our appreciation goes to Bart Murray for organising the coveted prize of an airline ticket; and thanks also to all the players who supported the competition, and stayed to socialise afterwards. A winner emerged but not all that easily, since the count-back rule had to be invoked, as at the end of Sunday’s Round Robin four players were in contention with totals of maximum 36-: Angie Andresen, Jason Ellem, Hubert Finney and Kev Randall. Jason had worked hard for his max but allowed the opposition 21, Hubert conceded 17, so with only 6 games against her, Angie looked hopeful. However Kev’s opponents only managed to take 2 games, so congratulations Kev who will take the ticket, and well done Angie, who received a CTC voucher.

Monday Night Competition players completed Round 6 giving Jammers, Crushers and Justifiers a further 6 points for their totals. Current scores going into Round 7 are Justifiers- just ahead on 32, Jammers 31, Crushers and Cleaners 27, Maulers 20, Rebels 18 and Giants 16. Farewell and all the best to Joni Quintal as she heads off island after really getting back into tennis – the Jammers will miss you in the finals! Round 7 matches are Mandy’s Maulers v Gill’s Cleaners; Ro’s Rebels v Grant’s Giants; Joni’s jammers v Courtney’s Crushers, while Joel’s Justifiers have the Bye.

Tuesday Night tennis saw the Ladies Comp progress through to their final matches where, as predicted, Angie’s team will meet Toni’s team. Unfortunately, with Angie unable to play, since she is now out of the action for a while after twisting her knee badly on Tuesday night. We’re all feeling for you, do hope it will mend quickly Ange. No high heels for the festive season! Special thanks to Wendy and Anna for coming to the rescue to get Angie home safely. The men are continuing to have social tennis on Tuesday nights.

Wednesday Night Comp also moved through Semi-Finals towards Finals to be played on Wednesday night. Kev’s team, having held off Reuben’s challenge, will face Mark’s team, who dealt with Will’s team equally convincingly. Should be great spectator tennis for anyone who would like to take a seat on the verandah. Will’s and Reuben’s teams will play off for the 3rd spot.

Thursday evening is a fun night of tennis for those who enjoy a social game rather than sign up for a regular competition. Visitors and casual players welcome from 6 pm. Last week we enjoyed a little ‘soiree’ to catch up with Jo and Maddie Geist who made the most of their short visit. Hope to see Jo & Laurie back for Vets tennis next April if it can fit into the growing family’s calendar of events!

Friday afternoon after school tennis is almost done, and the younger juniors coming through have benefited from the experience of playing with the more senior ones in a competitive setting. Special thanks to Jess, Gill and Mandy for organising and supporting this younger generation of the club. Coach Danny will be having some holiday tennis on the 17th/ 18th Dec. and possibly clinics in January.

With the Junior trip to NZ next year requiring serious fund-raising- grateful thanks to those who supported the Jumping Castle exercise at the Food Festival, and assisted at the Lunch at Sublime. Senior Shootout will be on tomorrow, Sunday 6th Dec. and thanks Belinda for organising catering.

Due to a surplus of festive season celebrations all around town, the Cheryl Xmas celebration will be held over til 3rd January! Note the date -more details will follow.

As well, on the 3rd January, as one of the activities for the Maad Ipi weekend there will be some novelty tennis at Cheryl so that will also be something to look forward to.

Subscriptions - Senior $75 ; Junior $40; Family $165. Fees can be paid at the Club or through Treasurer Gaelene at the Gas Centre.

Court Hire Visitors and non-members are welcome to come and play during the day at a cost of $16 per hour – Night $18. However Members have FREE use of the courts during the day and $12 per hour in the evenings if there is no comp. Please use the Honesty Box if courts are unattended.

Ball Machine Hire Should you wish to hire the Ball Machine to help develop your skills, cost to Members is $6 per half-hour, $10 per hour; and Non-Members $15 for half an hour and $25 per hour.

Contact the Gas Centre 22419 to make arrangements.

VENUE FOR HIRE Our facilities are ideal for many social occasions with beautiful courts, bar and kitchen so phone the Gas Centre and leave a message if you would like to arrange a function, or call up to the courts during a comp night.

Text 50739 or email [email protected] IN BY 2pm MONDAY - FRIDAY

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P&R Groceries

CLASSIFIEDSFor Sale, Positions Vacant, Wanted to Buy, Notices, For Rent etc

Ph: 22601NBN 2800 15439

Island RealtyDavid Bell

Ph 50701 or 22240 a/h: [email protected]: David Bell • Rentals: Nerissa Judd

TOURISTS - AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS CAN NOW LIVE ON NORFOLK WITHOUT

RESTRICTIONS. BUY HOUSES, LAND OR JUST RENT FOR A MONTH

OR A LIFE TIME. TALK TO US NOW.

KEEN VENDOR3 Bedroom home close to town. 900sqm block. Open plan living, dining room. Fully furnished. Garage & double carport. Large entertainment

deck with views to ocean. Keen vendor will look at sensible, reasonable offer

to achieve a quick sale. For inspection phone David Bell 50701.

1 ACRE BLOCK.36m road frontage to bitumen road. $45,000.

Exclusive Agent. Phone David Bell 50701.

3 ACRES CHEAPNeeds clearing, mostly regrowth. $40,000. Exclusive Agent. Phone David Bell 50701.

MODERN HOME ON 3 ACRESSunken lounge, great kitchen with views through

large picture window. 3-4 bedroom with 2 bathrooms.

Rear deck with lovely views. Combustion heater. 2 Car lock up garage.

Solar power, solar hot water. $499,000

4 BEDROOM HOME

On almost 1 acre. 2 bathrooms, lock up garage. Workshop + 3 carports. Verandahs on 3 sides. Bore & established fruit trees. Close to school and only a few minutes to the beach. This level

allotment is private behind mature hedges. $390,000

RENTALSFlats and houses from 1 to 4 bedroom available.

From $112.00 per week

FOR SALE

BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN HUTCH made from Norfolk Pine $250; SQUASH RACQUETS; 3 men’s & 1 lady’s, $15 each. LARGE OFFICE DESK $60; DOCUMENT/MONEY SAFE $150. Please call 50197

MAZDA FAMILE 12 months rego, new tyres front, always garaged, automatic, reliable and trusted work vehicle, REDUCED TO $1,800. For inspection contact Annie 23291 or Bruce 53058.

BBQ’s ...x4 two burner BBQs, never used, on trolley with hood $80 each. Optional extras: 4kg unused gas bottles, BBQ covers & mats and untensils. PH: Vanessa 51165

NORFOLK PINE FURNITURE. Matching style. Dresser 100cm w x 109cm h. 10 drawer $700. Dresser 110cm w x 89cm h, 8 drawer $700. Bedsides 3 of 45cm w x 70cm h $300 each. Bedside 1 of 60cm w x 70cm h 3 drawer $400. Queen Bedbases and Headboards 2 sets $700 each. Desk 95cm w x 75 cm h x 50cm d 4 drawer $700. QUEEN MATTRESS AND BASE slightly damaged, unused $500. TRACTOR 4WD KUBOTA. 16hp, and as new rotary hoe. Both good condition. $8000. 1933 MORRIS MINOR ROADSTER. Complete but needing driveshaft repairs, offers considered. WASHING MACHINE. Simpson “Enviro” 080. 5.5kg. Front loader. $400.Contact Noelene or Kevin McCoy on 23183, 50731 or 50183

WESTINGHOUSE FRIDGE / FREEZER. Fridge 269l, freezer 123l, total 392l. Height 1715, width 680, depth 667/ Excellent working condition. $400. 4 DRAWER FILING CABINET $120. Phone 53002

Locally Produced

Pine Smoked

Ham On The Boneand other bacon and pork products

Available fromFARMER LOU’S FARM

Give us a call on 22370, 50227 or 51950

ORDER NOW FOR CHRISTMASAND THE NEW YEAR!

SUBARU IMPREZZA. Grey. Excellent condition. $5,600. Contact Ginny on 23048

CAR FOR SALE!! Mazda Demio (Maroon) – great car, brand new battery, four new tyres, fuel efficient, registered until 29th July 2015. $2800 ONO Ready to drive away.

NISSAN SUNNY 2003 Low Klms, 2 new tyres, 12 months rego, V.G.C. $5990.00. Ph: 50553

GARAGE SALE!!THIS SUNDAY December 7th 11am -2pm

04 Longridge Rd - House behind the hedge at the top of Country Rd

KIDS STUFF - Toddler bed, tons of toys, bikes and cars, lots of great books, boys and girls clothes and shoes, beach boards, blow-up pool, swinging and sitting chairs, baby bath, ‘Cars’ sleeping bag and tent, bean bag, electric baby bottle warmer, microwave steriliser, nappy buckets, child carriers... ART AND CRAFT MATERIALS - Canvases, pastels, fine art pencils, frames, Yoyo Tuki canvas print... Electronics & Tools – Bamboo graphic design drawing tablet, set top box & TV, dremel, electric sander and drill, portable gas oven... OTHER – Standing fan, shade tents, tupperware, books, CDs, established wormfarm, large whiteboard, yoga mats, lamp set, clothes, fabric, washing basket and portable clothes line... Call Nat Grube on 52340 if you’re interested in any of these items or see you morla!

SUZUKI GSX 1000 R ROAD BIKE in pristine condition, regretful sale $11,000 ONO Phone Wade on 53444

NISSAN SUNNY: Low klms, 2 new tyres, 12 months rego, V.G.C. Phone $5990.00

SUZUKI FXR 150 CYBERMATIC SPORTS MOTORBIKE in excellent condition. $3,000 Contact Sue on 50102 or Kissard on 55351

BORROWED

Would the person who borrowed our EXTREME BALANCE BOARD (looks like a Skateboard but won’t take you far!!) please return before Xmas to Norfolk Island Fitness and Health.

FOR RENT

SHOP / OFFICE SPACE IN TOWN. Previously “Spectrum”, situated next to the Aloha office. $200 per week + GST. Contact Sue-ellen Quintal, General Manager Aloha & Tudor Apartments. Ph: +6723 22325 PO Box 801, Norfolk Island, South Pacific 2899

SPACIOUS NEWLY RENOVATED 1 BEDROOM UNIT. Semi furnished with great sun deck. Quiet location close to town. Would prefer quiet tennant. $120 per week. Phone Dave Pitcher on 22915

TIDY 3 BEDROOM, FULLY FURNISHED HOUSE, in a beautiful rural location. Solar hot water, double garage. Available mid January. All enquires to 22295 or 50170

SERVICES AVAILABLE

BEVERLY HILLS BUSINESS MACHINES. Repairs to IPhones, Docket Printers, Printers and Faxs, Free Advice. Contact Peter at [email protected] or 51990

WANTED

BABY COT WITH MATTRESS in good condition wanted. Phone Dan on 56977 or Katie on 52884.

HOUSE SITTER

HOUSE AND PET SITTER visiting junior lawyer completing work experience from early January seeks accommodation. Available to mow your lawn, feed your pet, and keep your property secure. Email Simon Rogers on [email protected] or call Piria on 51123.

POSITION VACANT GROUNDSMAN for casual, on-call work is needed

for Fantasy Island Resort, NBN 280010067. Please call 23778 for more information.

Person Required For CLEANING DUTIES AND GARDEN WORK. Approx. 10 Hours Per Week. Those Interested Please E.mail [email protected].

CHEF wanted for Breeze Cafe. Must work to budget, be a team player. Full time position. Phone 23663 and leave a message. NBN 280040999

Nufka Studio Apartments are looking for AN ASSISTANT MANAGER. Good computer skills and a grasp of social media are essential. Must have a friendly and happy disposition. Other duties include housekeeping and maintenance. Please apply in writing to P.O. Box 966 or email [email protected]. NBN280042706

BAKER, to join out team at the Bakery, conversant in Thai would be a added advantage, for all or any enquiries email [email protected]. nbn 280035478

NOTICE

GOOD NEWSFATHER CHRISTMAS IS ON THE WAY!!

and he will be visiting Bounty Centre on Saturday 13 December

10.00am - 11.00am. Bring your camera (and your child! and take

some memorable photos. Free lollies and balloons.

COMPUTER GUY (Glen Christian) will be off Island from 7-16 December. I apologise for any inconvenience caused to my valued customers. From Wednesday 17 December I will be once again available to assist you with your computer and network needs.

PA YEAS LICENSED RESTAURANT - This Saturday night - LIVE Dinner Music - Restaurant Opens at 5.30 p.m. A la carte dining with menu choices as little as $15. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, wining and even dancing if you choose. Reservations preferred, but not essential. Booking pad inside the front door or phone 22557 and leave your details.

Take a stroll through Hundred Acres to Rocky Point; call out and feed the infamous Mr Bull or just relax on the randa surrounded by our beautiful gardens. The Award winning Norfolk Blue Restaurant Grill & Bar is open for Lunch MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & SUNDAY and for Dinner MONDAY through to SATURDAY (inclusive). Also enquire about our Farm Tours, casual visits to feed Mr Bull and our Shuttle service. New Farm Road, right next to the historic fig trees. Bookings appreciated on 22068.

DINO’S RESTAURANT at Bumboras is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch. Also open for Christmas Lunch, bookings essential. Phone 24225 to reserve your table.

MARIAH’S OCEAN VIEW RESTAURANT is open for LUNCH: Thurs – Sun 12pm – 2pm; DINNER: Wed – Sun 5:30pm onwards; CLOSED: Mon-Tue. We are closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. To make a booking please call 23155 or email [email protected]

LITTLE SINGAPORE CAFE AND TAKEAWAY is open from Monday to Saturday for Smoko, Brunch and Lunch from 8am - 4pm. Coffee from 8am - 6pm. Dinner from 4pm to 8pm. Bookings not essential but preferred, especially for groups. We are loacted at the Strand Arcade, Taylor’s Road. Phone 22426. (Opposite Pete’s Place)

CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic care, social support and minor home safety modifications. All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696.

GOVERNOR’S LODGE RESORT HOTEL has it all covered – Breakfast daily 7.30-9.30 continental buffet $12.50!+ hot menu from as little as $8.50. Lunch daily 12.00 – 2.00 $10 - $15!! Dinner at Bailey’s Restaurant in beautiful surrounds each night from 6.00 except Wed and Thur. LOUNGE BAR now open in Reception 8.00am-6.00pm DAILY: toasties, soup, muffins, sweets, coffees, wine, beer and more. What are you waiting for?

CARE NORFOLK INC. Providing in-home domestic care, social support and minor home safety modifications. All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696.

HILLI RESTAURANT IS OPEN ALL DAY Monday – Saturday from 10am – late. Lunch from 12:00pm, dinner from 6.00pm.MASTERING TASTE CHEF SCHOOL & GARDEN TOUR, see, touch taste. Learn how to create restaurant quality meals with the Head Chef from Hilli. For bookings please phone 24270

LEGAL ADVICE Piria Coleman BA LLB (Hons) enquiries welcome www.norfolkislandlawyer.com.au or [email protected] .

HOUSIE every Monday night at Paradise Hotel 7p.m. Lions Club of Arthurs Vale

IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348.

MEETINGS AND AGMS

NORFOLK ISLAND FLORA AND FAUNA SOCIETY INC. MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING And Christmas Nibbles, 8th December 6pm At The A & H Hall. Bring A Plate To Share!

NORFOLK ISLAND CATTLE ASSOC. AGM. 8th December 2014. 5.30pm at the School, room 18 (Bean Shed).

VISITING SPECIALIST

PROPERTY VALUER ALLEN ENNEW will be on Island from 9th December to 13 December. Contact him on mobile 50719 on Island or mainland Australia by 8th December 0266228778/ mobile 0427281717”

N.I. Pest ControlFor all your pest control needs

Domestic and Commercial ServicesCONTACT DUNCAN GRAY

PHONE / FAX 23034 • MOBILE 50541

NORFOLK ISLAND

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

- 189 -NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 52 Friday 5 December 2014

NOTIFICATION OF THE MAKING OF REGULATIONSIT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED under section 33 of the Interpretation Act 1979 that the following regulations have been made �

Enactment under which the Regulations are made

Citation of the Regulations Number and year of the Regulations

Airport Act 1991 Airport (Amendment) Regulations 2014 Number 7 of 2014

The above regulations commence on the date of publication of this notice in the Norfolk Island Government Gazette and are deemed to have effect from 1 January 2015.

Dated 4 December 2014THE HON GARY HARDGRAVE

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE AUSTRALIAN TERRITORY OF NORFOLK ISLAND

LAND VALUATION ACT 2012APPOINTMENT OF VALUER-GENERAL

I, Ronald John Ward, Minister for the Environment, under section 5 of the Land Valuation Act 2012 (“the Act”) appoint �

Paul O’Kelly

who is a valuer as the valuer-general for the purposes of the Act for the period of 5 years from the date of execution of this instrument.

Dated 3 December 2014R.J. WARD

MINISTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

CORONERS COURTThe Coroners Court will sit on Friday 12th December 2014 at 10.00 am to deliver its findings into the manner and cause of death of Britney Quintal-Christian who died on 8th June 2013.

W. DONALDCORONER

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONSThe next Sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions will commence Monday 8th December 2014 at 3.00 pm in the Court House, Kingston.

A. BATAILLECLERK OF THE COURT

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY ACT 1985NOTICE TO CONSUMERS

PLEASE NOTE THAT:1. Under subsection 9(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1985, authorised officers will be entering lands Island wide

in Norfolk Island on 15th to 19th December 2014 between the hours of 7 00 am and 5 00 pm for the purpose of reading electricity meters.

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

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

electricity supply to that land may be assessed.Persistent failure to comply with the request to restrain dogs at the times when the meters are to be read, may cause a disconnection of the service.Dated 4 December 2014

JOHN CHRISTIANELECTRICITY MANAGER


IMMIGRATION ACT 1980TEMPORARY ENTRY PERMITS

ADVERTISEMENTS TO FILL JOB VACANCIESEmployers are reminded that advertisements for all job vacancies must contain certain minimum information and must genuinely seek a suitable person without requiring any unrelated or unrealistic characteristics. Any advertisement that does not meet the following requirements will not be accepted by the Immigration Service.

1. Advertisements should include the employer’s usual trading name and Norfolk Business Number (NBN);2. Job specifications;3. Detailed contact information (business address, telephone and email contacts of the employer);4. The insertion of the words “TEP renewal” or “This is a TEP renewal” in an advertisement will no longer be

deemed acceptable;5. Content of the advertisement should not be written to exclude or discourage local applicants for the job

vacancy.

Further information on the criteria to be satisfied for the granting of a Temporary Entry Permit and forms can be obtained from the Norfolk Island Immigration website http://www.immigration.gov.nf , the Administration of Norfolk Island’s website http://www.info.gov.nf/adminforms/immigration/, the Immigration office or on telephone 22140 extension 2.

In addition to the above, permit holders are reminded of their obligation to ensure Temporary Entry Permit renewals, applications, variations, visas and medicals are completed on time and prior to the expiration of their permits.

PERMANENT RESIDENT OF NORFOLK ISLAND VISA (PRNIV)If you are a resident and you have not already done so, you are invited to take your passport to the Immigration office to have a Permanent Resident Norfolk Island Visa (PRNIV) placed in the passport. This will assist with check in atAustralian or New Zealand airports. The PRNIV is free of charge.

A.C. BUFFETTMANAGER, CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION SERVICES

PASSENGER PROCESSING ARRANGEMENTSNORFOLK ISLAND AIRPORT

A recent assessment and evaluation of the passenger processing procedures at the airport for passengers arriving into Norfolk Island has highlighted an increase in prohibited goods being carried.

As a result there will be an increase in the amount of luggage being X-rayed on arrival into Norfolk Island.

With cooperation from passengers it is expected that there will be no delays for passengers who have complied with the entry requirements. Those travellers who are unsure about their declaration should indicate such before processing starts as there are severe penalties for making a false declaration and penalties for the importation of prohibited goods.

Passengers are reminded that goods (including personal effects) brought into Norfolk Island and not the subject of a proper import entry form being lodged and passed by Customs are subject to the control of the Collector of Customs until they have passed out of an area set aside for inspection by Customs.

The control of the Collector especially includes the right of the Collector to examine all goods subject to such control.

Norfolk Island laws also govern the importation into Norfolk Island of various items such as food (including ingredients), weapons and replicas, alcohol, drugs (legal and illegal), poisons and dangerous substances as well as the identification of persons and things likely to pose risks to health, contagious diseases, animals or plants.

IF UNSURE, DECLARE IT – SERIOUS PENALTIES APPLY FOR IMPORTATION OF PROHIBITED GOODS CONTRARY TO OUR LAWS.

A.C. BUFFETT N. TAVENER.MANAGER, CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION SERVICES HEALTH & QUARANTINE OFFICERCOLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR THE INCORPORATION OF AN ASSOCIATIONRegulation 4(1)

I, Michael Angelo Zande of Norfolk Island, a person authorised on behalf by the committee of the association known as Breastscreen Service Norfolk Island hereby give notice that I intend to apply for the incorporation of the association under the Associations Incorporation Act 2005. The objects and purposes of the association are as follows:

� Breast screen services and community education.

This notice has been approved by the Assistant Registrar of Companies.Dated 27 November 2014

M. QUINTALASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES


IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NORFOLK ISLAND

IN THE estate of Chloe Nicholas late of 10 Cats Lane, Norfolk Island, Retiree, deceased.

NOTICE OF INTENDED APPLICATION FOR PROBATEI, Melissa Ward, intend to apply to the Court not less than 14 days, and not more than 3 months, after the day this notice is published for probate of the will dated 1 June 2001 of the deceased person to be granted to me as.

The deceased person’s address shown in the Will is Norfolk Island. All documents in relation to the estate may be served on me at the following address for service:

Melissa Ward, ExecutorCascade RoadPO Box 466 Norfolk Island 2899

Creditors of the estate are required to send particulars of their claims to the address for service.

Dated 2 December 2014M. WARD

EXECUTOR

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITION VACANT - FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - KAVHA MANAGER FT 383

Salary Range: $50,227.00 to $53,445.00 pa Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives

The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance–based Fixed Period position as the KAVHA Manager. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum:� Formal qualifications and experience in management or other related area eg conservation or

heritage or a trade.� High level strategic, analytical and financial management skills necessary to plan, budget,

manage and deliver successful outcomes.� High level negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution and problem solving skills.� Demonstrated ability to implement maintenance and conservation works plans and programs for

buildings and structures, grounds and gardens, and other works to ensure that equipment, plant and human resources are effectively utilised.

� Demonstrated ability to assist in the development of project plans and project costings, have projects completed in accordance with project plans and specifications, and timely and accurate reporting upon variations to project plans or costings.

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Jon Gibbons, CEO at email [email protected] or telephone2001 during business hours.

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

Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested inthis position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am 22 December 2014.

JON GIBBONSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITION VACANT - FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - CONSERVATION OFFICER/ASSISTANT CURATOR FT 48


The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance–based Fixed Period position as Conservation Officer/Assistant Curator. The position being filled is within the Museums Section and reports to the Museum Curator.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum:� Formal qualifications/studies in conservation or related fields.� Demonstrated conservation experience working with a range of materials, for example, metals,

ceramics, wood or paper.� Experience in the maintenance and development of an efficient and effective electronic

conservation and collection management system (eg DBTextworks or equivalent) that ensures the long-term preservation and documentation of the museums’ collections.

� High level of computer literacy with work experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and internet research.

� Demonstrated interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication, both within the workplace and with the general public.

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Lisa Richards, Curator, at email [email protected] or telephone 23788 during business hours.


Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am 22 December 2014.


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITION VACANT - FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - RECORDS AND INFORMATION OFFICER FT 384


The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance–based Fixed Period position as Records and Information Officer. The position being filled is within the Records Section and reports to the Crown Counsel in Legal Services.

To fill this position you will need to have:� Qualifications or significant experience in Records/Information Management or related area eg

archival material.� High level of computer literacy and ability to plan, implement and maintain records or information

management systems and/or similar information databases.� Experience in supervising staff.� Sound communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to professionally manage internal

and external client relationships and to use sound judgement on sensitive and confidential matters.

� High level of organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines.

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The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Wayne Richards, Crown Counsel at email [email protected] or telephone 2001(extension 5) during business hours.All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements.Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/. Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am 22 December 2014.


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND POSITION VACANT – FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS - IMMIGRATION OFFICER

Salary range: $44,090 to $46,689 pa (Plus 6.5% Gratuity and 3.5% Performance Payment on meeting Performance Objectives)

The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance–based Fixed Period position as Immigration Officer. The position being filled is within the Immigration section and reports to the Manager – Customs/Immigration Services. To fill this position you will need as a minimum:

� Qualifications in Administration/Governance/Legal Studies or similar, or significant related work experience.

� Sound knowledge and experience in legislative interpretation with a demonstrated ability to analyse, administer and ensure compliance requirements are met.

� Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to successfully communicate with customers in an informative, objective, impartial and professional manner.

� Experience in a supervisory capacity with the ability to effectively undertake the role of a team leader.

� Eligibility to obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card).The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Alan Buffett at email [email protected] or telephone22140 during business hours.All Administration positions are subject to a 7 day spread of hours and positions may be rostered dependent on customer and service requirements.Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go tohttp://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am Monday 8 December 2014.


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITION VACANT – FIXED PERIOD - 3 YEARS – IMMIGRATION ASSISTANT


The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance–based Fixed Period position as Immigration Assistant. The position being filled is within the Immigration section and reports to the Manager – Customs/Immigration Services.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum:� Significant work experience in Administration/Governance/Legal Studies or similar.� Ability to accurately interpret legislation, regulations and standard operating procedures to

ensure accurate information and timely advice is provided to internal and external customer enquiries.

� High level communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution abilities.� Proven ability to provide effective customer services and handle enquiries and applications in an

informed, objective, impartial and professional manner with empathy, and sensitivity.(continued over page)


� Demonstrated ability to perform administrative duties including word processing, email/written and verbal correspondence, records maintenance, reporting and receipting transactions.

� Eligibility to obtain an ASIC (Aviation Security Identification Card).

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Alan Buffett at email [email protected] or telephone22140 during business hours.


Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am Monday 8 December 2014.


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDPOSITION VACANT – FIXED PERIOD – 3 YEARS CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER – TELECOM


The Norfolk Island Administration is seeking applications from suitable persons interested in a 3 year performance–based Fixed Period position as a Customer Services Officer in Norfolk Telecom.

To fill this position you will need as a minimum:� Demonstrated ability and experience to provide effective professional and friendly customer

services.� Experience in processing financial transactions and handling of public monies within legal and

accounting principles.� A high level of personal ethics including honesty, accuracy and confidentiality with the proven

ability to work within organisational policy guidelines.� Competent computer usage of spreadsheets, word processing and email software.� A good standard of communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in handling

difficult situations with tact and sensitivity.� Understanding of and commitment to work health and safety principles and practices to maintain

a safe environment for the public and employees, ethical conduct requirements and public sector accountability.

The Position Specification for this position lists the full set of responsibilities and selection criteria and is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston [email protected] or phone 22001 (extension 2). Further enquiries can be directed to Kim Davies at email [email protected] or telephone 22244 during business hours.


Appointments will be made on merit in accordance with the applicable public service legislation. If you are interested in this position you will need to send a written application addressing the selection criteria contained in the Position Specification. For further information on how to apply for positions within the Administration go to http://www.norfolkisland.gov.nf/hr/OpenPositions/ Applications will also need to include two recent work-related referees. Applications are to be lodged by email at [email protected] no later than 9.00 am Monday 8 December 2014.


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NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHChristian Outreach

Taylors Road (next door to Marks Bakery)Pastors Matt and Gail Nola

Telephone 22606***Visitors most welcome***

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 9amSUNDAY NIGHT Service 6pmTHURSDAY NIGHT Bible Study 6:30pm Ph: 22606

ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCHQueen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763

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

First Communion and Weddings please contact Dave 22162.Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass) MASS - SUNDAY 9.00amPiety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass.

UNITING CHURCHPastor Karl Tui Telephone: 22179

“Come, let us bow down and worship him; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!” (Ps 95:6)

SUNDAY 7th at 10am: Communion Service. First Sunday in Advent. All welcome TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in the AM Band

The Opportunity Shop sellsGood clean clothes, Small household items,

Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” booksUniting Church Souvenir Magnets

Norfolk Island CDsHOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 Noon

Wednesday: 3 pm to 6 pmFriday: 2 pm to 4pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon

Closed Public Holidays

MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESSUNDAY 7th DECEMBER. 3.30pm Public Talk - Be courageous and trust in Jehovah. 4.00pm. Have unshakable faith in the Kingdom. Hebrews 11 : 1All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd

Free home Bible study offered to people of all ages.Answers to Bible questions available on www.jw.org

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIMEThursday 27th 1018.3 22.9 17.8 SSE 10 1537 0.0 0.5Friday 28th 1015.2 23.5 17.4 SE 22 1824 Trace 3.9Saturday 29th 1017.5 21.5 17.2 SE 20 0840 1.0 10.0 Sunday 30th 1016.8 21.8 14.9 SSE 21 1234 0.0 12.8Monday 1st 1016.5 22.5 15.4 SSE 18 0851 0.0 12.2Tuesday 2nd 1019.6 22.3 16.3 SE 22 1129 0.0 11.0Wednesday 3rd 1023.0 22.9 17.2 E 28 1335 0.0 9.2

METEOROLOGICAL DATA DECEMBER 2014

CHURCH OF ENGLANDReverend Stuart Broughton.

Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 / 57771SUNDAY SERVICES 8.30am St Barnabas Chapel - Communion Service followed by morning tea (Morning Prayer Service first Sunday of the month). 4.30pm Evening Prayer and Sing Along at All Saints Church Kingston. 10.00am Morning Worship on first Sunday of each month at All Saints Church Kingston. 9.45am Radio Programme on VL2NI AM band.Other Activities School Scripture - each Wednesday at 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second Tuesday 7.30am

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPastor Dion Fourie

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

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

SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE –Tourist Attraction

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

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

COMBINED CHURCHES(Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES

PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone 22606 for details.LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY / SHARING -10.30am Wednesdays at Community ChurchSCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays

Come Worship With Us.

MONTHLY MEANS FOR DEC. (All Years)MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 23.4MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 17.8DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.7

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR DEC : 0.0mmRAINFALL FOR 2014 TO DATE : 836.8mmMEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mmAVERAGE DECEMBER RAINFALL : 85.7mmAVE JAN 1 TO END OF DECEMBER : 1293.4mm

http://www.norfolkisland.gscadventist.org.au

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The Norfolk ISLANDER · The Norfolk ISLANDER The World of Norfolk’s Community Newspaper for more than 49 Years FOUNDED 1965 Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885