The Norfolk ISLANDER · 1 February 2014. This decision has been taken in consultation with the NIHE Advisory Board “I indicated on radio last week, Tuesday, 7 January 2014 that

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Increase in Norfolk Island Health Service Charges

The Hon Robin Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, advised today that the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE) will need to increase its health service charges commencing 1 February 2014. This decision has been taken in consultation with the NIHE Advisory Board

“I indicated on radio last week, Tuesday, 7 January 2014 that the Norfolk Island Government has no alternative but to increase the health service charges at the Norfolk Island Hospital”, the Minister said.

Under the Norfolk Island Hospital Act 1985 health services provided by the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise are to be provided at the true economic cost of the services. There has been some reluctance to increase the fees having regard to the economic circumstances of the community and an increase in the fees and charges has been deferred for some three years, the last increase being in May 2011.

Ms Adams advised that “In order for the Norfolk Island Hospital to continue to provide the services the community now expects, an increase in the fees is necessary. I am pleased, however, to advise that the incentive discounts for early payment for services will remain, that is, • 8% for payment in full at time of service; or• 5% for payment in full by those who pay monthly

on statement.”The fees will increase by 3.5% across the board

for all services and the Instrument and Schedule (continued overleaf)

Where have all the WHALE BIRDS gone?

Gone to Swamp Hens every one!There is no mystery as to where the chicks and eggs

of the migratory sea birds have gone. Nesting ‘Whale Birds” Sterna fuscata also known as ‘Sooty’ terns and ‘Wide Awakes’ arrive back in the Norfolk region in October in their hundreds, their arrival being an event of the season after their long flight. However a sad nesting season awaited them, with predators awaiting their arrival.

Over five years, the build up of the Porphyrio (Purple Swamp Hen Population on Philip Island the ‘Tarla Bird’) has brought about the loss of thousands of eggs and chicks of the sea birds. The self introduced predator has become a savage killer and also eats the sea bird eggs for moisture content due to the lack of

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Increase in Norfolk Island Health Service Charges - continued

specifying the fees is published in the Norfolk Island Government Gazette of 17 January 2014.

“On 12 November 2013 I wrote a joint letter to the Hon Jamie Briggs, MP, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development and the Minister for Health, the Hon Peter Dutton, MP and followed this up again on 3 January 2014 through the Office of the Administrator seeking an urgent meeting to discuss, amongst other things, the undertaking by the Commonwealth in the September 2011 Funding Agreement in relation to the ‘implementation plan for access to Commonwealth benefits schemes, including Social Security and Medicare by the Commonwealth’ and access to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. I am yet to receive a response but I will continue to press the Commonwealth Government, through the Office of the Administrator, for a positive response”, the Minister said.

Robin Adams Minister for Cultural Heritage

and Community Services15 January 2014

POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND

SATURDAY Partly cloudy. E/SE winds 10/15 knots, tending E/NE and increasing to 15/25 knots in the afternoon. Slight seas, rising to moderate in the afternoon. A low S/SE swell.Min: 18 Max: 25

SUNDAY Cloudy. A shower or two, increasing to rain in the afternoon and possibly becoming heavy at times. Gusty E/NE winds 20/30 knots, increasing to 25/33 knots in the afternoon, and possibly reaching gale force up to 40 knots [75 km/hr]. Min: 19 Max: 26

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WEEK ENDING RES GEP TEP VISITORS UEP OTHER TOTAL 11th December 2013 1391 31 77 354 212 206518th December 2013 1489 34 78 379 201 218126th December 2013 1483 34 78 828 188 261131st December 2013 1512 34 73 906 185 27109th January 2014 1494 33 74 779 188 256817th January 2014 1438 36 72 741 216 2593

Steps on Norfolk Island towards the prevention of violence against

womenWhite Ribbon’s existence in Australia and in

Norfolk Island relies on the support and generosity of individuals, corporate and community partners, government and the community at large.

On the 25th November last year, members of the Norfolk Island community purchased a white ribbon and swore an oath to eliminate violence against women.

In addition to swearing the oath other community members made a commitment to lead by example and break the silence about violence. Their assistance to promote this event and its aims was invaluable.

Money raised from the event in Norfolk Island ($465.55) will be used to purchase support material and preventative initiatives that will assist in changing attitudes and behaviours that result in violence against women.

Thank you for your support and it is planned that White Ribbon Day 2014 will have an even larger profile.

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Where have all the WHALE BIRDS gone? - continued

water on the island. The progress and end results of the predator has been carefully monitored and photographed in action. I have written X number of reports and ongoing pleas to cull the Swamp Hens and protect the threatened species which include the “Whale Bird” (Sooty Tern) and also three highly endangered species of rare nesting Petrels. Their victims also include large chicks of Gannets and Boobies.

The research and monitoring of the situation has continued to show very clear evidence of the decline of the sea birds and the rising population status of the Swamp Hens, which also breed in the swamp land in Kingston and fly across to the islands. The Swamp Hen also visit Nepean Island. I have photos where nine birds were killed on Nepean. I have also sighted them on the Northern Inlets.

On Philip Island the recovery of the flora, after the elimination of the Rabbits was truly delightful, rare herbs and plants began to thrive and the recovery was very successful, however weeds, both woody and soft began to thrive also and introduced grasses began to spread, at an alarming rate.

Neglect of control of these weeds and grasses has become a mayhem of weed and grass, turning recovery into a tangled mass of green, but not the green of native and endemic plants. Habitat neglect became a problem for the sea birds, but new predators thrived and the Swamp Hens took over control and sea bird chicks and loss of eggs became the accepted habit, while sea birds died, and continued to die. The closure of the East End area, this time 1/3 of the area of Philip to exclude humans from this area, has proceeded for 3 years each summer season, this closure in a vital sea bird habitat was beneficial to the Swamp Hens and brought about a ‘no success nesting area’ for the ‘Whale Birds’. In 2012-2013 season recorded nil chicks reared, in the 2013-2014 season saw this ‘no breeding success area to become the current situation for the breeding failure of the nesting Sterna fuscata the whole island for the Sterna fuscata due to uncontrolled predators and habitat neglect.

This situation could have been prevented and threatened sea birds could have been saved.

This heart breaking situation should never have come

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to pass. This will create a huge population gap later down the track as sea birds return to where they were born or hatched for their nesting therefore a ‘wipe out’ of eggs will cause nil population in that area when the present population of breeding birds die out.

Today from the shores of Norfolk people say ‘look at Philip, how green now far from the red soil of yesteryear’. Yes it is green, with a rampant Paspalum grass and out of control weeds while rare species disappear under the green mass of rampant under growth (noxious weeds).

Many to become extinct, lost forever. Philip Island is an icon of ecology and scenic views dies quietly before our eyes along with its fantastic sea bird population, a living monument to mismanagement from the convict ara to the present day.

This is not a pretty sight or a credit to the Norfolk region.

Honey McCoy

Helping othersWhen you get your hair

cut the hair dresser usually sweeps it all up and puts it into the bin. However, instead of doing this consider putting your hair to good use. Just because you no longer want long hair it does not mean you throw it away. You can donate your hair and have it made into a wig for people who need it the most.

I have just recently donated my hair for the 2nd time in 18 months. I have done this not only for adults

but also for children with Cancer. I am sending my hair to the following wig makers

recommended by the Cancer Council: Ascot Wigmaker Pty Ltd, PO Box 120, Crows Nest NSW 2065, P: 02 9438 1979.

Regards Mirabelle Creek, 11 years old.

YOUth LEADing the World CongressLast week the inaugural

OzGreen, YOUth LEADing the World Congress was conducted in Norfolk Island. The week was facilitated by Liat Baddock, Pacific Social Work Solutions in partnership with EcoNorfolk Foundation.

The youngsters identified a number of environmental issues and developed structures to prevent or reduce the impact.

The outcome has been the setting of a Mission Statement by those youth who attended as follows:

Create a sustainable community by educating and motivating individuals to care for their environment.

In order for them to achieve this goal we must aim to use renewable energy resources such as wind, solar and hydrology.

It starts with the individual but as a community we can achieve this goal.

In doing this we can protect all native species and help rejuvenate existing stocks of marine life and native flora and fauna.

Don’t forget: Many hands make light workDuring the congress, the participants wrote an

action plan to turn their vision into reality. “It’s about

invoking positive change,” Liat Baddock of Pacific Social Work Solutions said. “They [the participants] look at what they would want their community to look like, then how they can achieve it.”

Youth Leading the World Norfolk Island Community Action Plan - Reduce and ultimately eliminate the need and use for plastic bags on Norfolk Island.

Community groups were invited to the final day to dialogue with the outcomes from the group.

Below: Facilitator YLTW, Ms. Liat Baddock, EcoNorfolk Foundation Founder, Ms. Denise Quintal with YLTW participants. Miss Isobelle Ward, Miss Alexis Tavener, Miss. Fenella Rothnell, New Zealand and Miss. Emily Christian

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Plans are being worked on to further promote Niche market travel to the island via new network distributions & advertising campaigns. These plans are a follow on from the famil trips conducted during 2013. Such as the MICE markets, Gay friendly travel, family holidays, educations groups, golf and fishing. Our first media famil is planned for February & more details will be in the next newsletter.

G.M’s Industry newsletterThe second edition of Auwas industry newsletter

has now been emailed to a contact list that we have on file, if you would like to receive the newsletter please provide your email details to [email protected]. We hope that these monthly newsletters provide all stakeholders with information that will assist in business and industry success.

VIDEO – A number of short videos based on different experiences and themes are being developed from within the VIC and some are now on the NIT Youtube channel. These can be used on websites, in emails and on social media for promotions. There is also a selection of video imagery available for non-commercial use for those looking to produce their own videos. IMAGES – There are a range of images now available for non commercial use. Contact the Bureau for more details about both.

Quick Beds competition.Quickbeds.com ran an online campaign during

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Watawieh yorlyi? Happy New Year & a big welcome to all our visitors,

Advertising Norfolk was included in the Air NZ New Year’s

Sale which ends on 20th January. One of the major NZ wholesalers is offering a deal for $1149, flights, accommodation & lots of inclusions (the Norfolk holiday deal is one of the best 3 deals out of the 10 South Pacific destinations advertised)

Norfolk Island is also on sale from Australia Ex Brisbane and Sydney until 22 January. Sales & tactical advertising has commenced again in the Sydney and Brisbane weekend major newspapers with holiday deals starting at $969! Air NZ has also promoted the sale via Industry EDMs and an online advertisement via there website.

Print & magazine advertising: • National Trust Heritage magazine, April issue.

Co-op full page advertorial with KAVHA & NI Museums.

• The Land rural newspaper travel supplement, February issue. Full page advertorial + ad support from local industry suppliers.

• Press release “Summer on NI is the perfect escape” includes a short break offer, issued this week.

• Fishing World magazine, March issue – Full page ad alongside Chloe Taylor’s feature, March.

Tourism News - continued Gardens. There was a huge response to this

promotion with approx 8,000 people entering, all opting in to receive our NI Tourism newsletter. Contact details have now been added to our database & they have received their first newsletter. We look to meeting the lucky winners!

Social Media updateThank you to every-one who has liked our FB page

we now have over 5,770 likes!Let us know if you have a FB page for your tourism

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FB stats show that 66% of women aged 45-54years & 33% men aged 35-44years are viewing our page and the top 5 countries are Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK & France (thanks Fabien?!)

Calendar of Events – February 2-6 NI International Clay Target

Championships5 Government House Charity Open Day11-13 Veterans Golf tournament

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They wondered what the research will reveal?

The picture of the third group of contented visitors was taken outside the Kingston Cemetery as they wondered what was underneath the wooden pegs that had been placed in ‘Murderer’s Mound’ last Saturday, 11th January, 2014.

What would be revealed? Is it actually the grave of some 13 convicts who were hanged and then buried in the then unhallowed ground outside the ‘burying ground’ for taking part in a mutiny back in 1834? Would further research put to rest, once and for all, the mystery that has surrounded the ‘mound’.

These questions may be answered when further research is carried out on the underground features that were located and marked with wooden pegs, in the Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of the area carried out by one of the world’s leading scientists, Richard Yelf.

Where did this mysterious itemdrift from?

The remains of what looks like part of a marine walkway (?) was moved by the Administration from Cemetery beach on Thursday morning, 16th January 2014.

Our pictures show Glenn (Snoop) Williams and Glen (Tardy) Evans with the walkway(?) on the back of the Admin. truck.

Happy family groups help boost Norfolk visitor numbers

During the week I have had the pleasure of meeting three groups of happy visitors who will be leaving Norfolk Island with nothing but praise for this beautiful place we all call home.

Although I can’t call most of one group ‘first time’ visitors because as you will see, many of them are members of my Cousin, Marion Lyons’ family, we were pleased to meet up once again with those in the above photograph - from l. to r. Brooke Lyons, David Thomlinson, Emilia Kapczuk, Brad Lyons, Jay Lyons, Kerrie Lyons, Wayne Lyons together with their very good family friends Barry and Merle English.

It is seven years since Wayne and his wife Kerrie and their family last visited the Island, but as you can see, the children of yesteryear are now the young adults of today. During their stay they were guests at ‘Heritage Hill’ which they all loved.

However, apart from Wayne Lyons and his family and friends, Marion has her Nursing Director daughter Dianne Day staying with her at the moment. Just prior to Dianne’s visit, her daughter Allysa and her friend Kye Miller spent a week on Norfolk and I understand they did not want to return to Brisbane!

Now that’s what I call excellent Tourist promotion and it didn’t cost the Island one penny to persuade them and their friends that Norfolk Island is a wonderful place for a holiday!

Lucky Raffle winnersOur next happy family group of ‘Norfolk Island

Promoters’ pictured in the flash red convertible, are from l. to r. Louise Scott, her husband Glenn and their two daughters Sophie and Hollie. They are here thoroughly enjoying the SECOND prize of a major Art Union conducted by the Parents and Friends Association of the Genesis Christian College, Bray Park, Brisbane. It was daughter Hollie who bought the prize winning ticket and we understand there were many ‘oohs’ and ‘aarrs’ when the list of what was in

store for the second prize winner on Norfolk Island.The Scott family are staying in a 2-bedroom

Shiralee Executive Cottage and are taking advantage of the red convertible, that goes with the apartment, as their means of transport while enjoying the sights and sounds of Norfolk. Apart from getting around in the red convertible, Glenn and his family have been guests with Pinetree Tours on various tours, Wonderland by Night, a Fish Fry, Mutiny on the ‘Bounty’ Show and have received 4 tickets to ‘Tutankamen’s Tomb’ at Madison’s Jewellers.

With two young daughters, we asked Sophie and Hollie what are some of things that impressed them most. Here are a few of their observations - the number of Norfolk Island Pines, the crystal clear waters of Emily Bay, how good it was to go shopping, and enjoying horse riding with Silky Oaks. Both Mum and Dad were over the moon with the accommodation at Shiralee and both had great delight in discovering that Norfolk Island was an ideal place for a ‘get away from it all’ holiday.

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This Week at Norfolk Island MuseumFarewell and Thank You

Helen and SueTwo people who have contributed more to the

museum than words can express are leaving us. How we will fill their very big shoes I have no idea!

We have finally allowed Helen Sampson to retire - seeing as she’s close to celebrating her 80th birthday! Helen has of course been the mainstay of the former Archaeological Museum and current Commissariat Store. As an archaeologist she undertook the cataloguing of many thousands of the objects that were recovered from digs in KAVHA during the 1980’s and either displayed or stored in the museum. Prior to joining the museum she had been a member of the late 1990’s Polynesian digs in the area behind Emily Bay conducted by the ANU, and therefore was our ‘resident expert’ on all things Polynesian.

Over the years Helen conducted many Tag-A-Long and group tours through the museum, leaving hundreds of visitors with a far deeper appreciation for our islands history and stories. It wouldn’t matter what quarter questions would be fired at her from – with a deep knowledge in addition to her professional training that includes the islands geology, fauna and flora, and her experiences as an MLA – there were few questions she couldn’t answer. She has written books on the HMS Sirius, the Polynesian Settlement and the Geology of Norfolk and many dozens of papers on the archaeology of KAVHA and aspects of the penal settlements history. In short, you can’t buy or replace what is in her head! We will miss you down town Helen and sincerely thank you for the great contribution you have made to the Norfolk Island Museum.

In particular for Janelle and I, it is a little too hard to comprehend what it is going to be like coming into the office next week and not having Sue Brian working with us. As the most skilled and dedicated volunteer that I have ever come across we have been extraordinarily lucky that she decided to come down to the museum 5 years ago to ask if she could help out in any way. That simple question led to working with us on an almost full-time basis – especially during the past few years while we set up the new Sirius Museum.

As an ex-science teacher her chemistry knowledge has meant that she was able to work side by side with Janelle on the conservation of items in our collection. That knowledge backed with a very ordered and systems oriented mind, meant that she set us up to efficiently record the work undertaken matched with complete photographic records – for thousands of objects. No matter what job was going, Sue has contributed – it is literally too difficult to list what she has done. I know that we would have run about 6 months over time on the completion of the Sirius museum if we had not had her working with us 4 days a week. We could not have cleaned, catalogued and

shelved the entire Les Brown book collection if Sue had not worked on it full time for over a month.

Together with Don they have been unbelievably generous to the Museum having donated at least 2 computers, scientific instruments and materials for use in conservation, office equipment and furniture – the list goes on. Every trip they took back to the mainland saw them return with half their bags full of items for us. Together they wrote over 1,000 biographies of the First Fleeters for our touch-screen! They leave us with over 60GB of their whaling research. The list really does go on and on and on. And it has not really finished as they return to Sydney with a long list of jobs they will be undertaking for us in libraries on the mainland!

Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Sue for an incredible contribution to our museum. Good luck to you both with settling back into the big smoke, and we look forward to seeing you back on the rock for many “working” holidays!!

Lisa Richards

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Sherry McCourt leads en plein air art trip to Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island Travel Centre and Barb Kelly welcomed Sherry McCourt and 10 visiting painters plus partners, family and friends to the island this week. The artists have had a wonderful week of painting ‘en plein air’ taking inspiration from Norfolk Island’s beauty and landscapes under the expert tuition of Sherry. The group painted various landscapes around the island including Kingston, the Fig trees at 100 acres and St Barnabas.

A FREE special exhibition of their work will be displayed at Bounty Lodge today 1-4pm and everyone is very welcome to come and view the work.

Sherry will also be hosting a FREE art class to the locals. Those interested should contact Norfolk Island Travel Centre on 22502 before 12.30 this morning to register. You will need to bring your materials and a photo or picture of what you would like to paint.

Sherry’s art is captivating she has a knack of capturing people, emotions and happy & free moments. Sherry lives on the Central Coast and has some beautiful work of days at the beach and coastal scenes.

Sherry recently retired from a successful teaching career both in Canada and in Australia, Sherry has spent the past few years working more extensively on building up her art practice. Largely self-taught, she has had some formal TAFE training. Sherry is a full-time visual artist, Sherry’s love of draughtsmanship

and figure drawing is translated into much of her work. Her brush finds its way into negative spaces, searching for colour and looking for the ‘music’ in a piece. Mostly a studio artist, she prefers to work in oils and considers herself very lucky indeed if she can coerce a live model to sit for her. Quirky, slice of life moments appeal to her – like the darkness of Jack Vettriano’s work and the humour of Norman Rockwell. Although she prefers a realistic, painterly way of applying oils, Sherry leaves photorealism to the camera.

Local artists (beginners are welcome) have a wonderful opportunity this Sunday to enjoy a free class with Sherry, a very successful and enthusiastic art teacher.

Thanks to all visitors who joined us this week and a big thank you to Sherry for leading our second en plein air trip to Norfolk Island. It’s been simply wonderful having you on Norfolk.

School will resume on:- Tuesday 28th January 2014 for all staff- Wednesday 29th January – for Years 3-12- Thursday 30th January – Kindergarten to

Year 2School start dates were listed incorrectly for K-2

students in last week’s edition.We have been getting some enquires from parents

around the Primary and Secondary book lists for 2014. I had considered publishing both lists in this Newspaper but now consider that this may be too cumbersome. If you require copies of the book lists please contact me on my email or call the school or my home so that I can organise to get copies to you. My detail : Please email me on [email protected] Home number 22245 School number 23000

Expression of Interest Part- Time (.5) Classroom Teacher K-6 2014Norfolk Island Central School

This is a job share with an existing full-time NICS teacher during 2014.

Job CriteriaThe successful applicant

• Must have approval to teach K-6. • Understanding and knowledge of current

educational curriculum trends and strategies, including those relating to the new Australian Curriculum is essential.

• The successful applicant will have responsibilities for the K-6 Sports Coordination at NICS. Experience in this field would be an advantage.

• This position will hold responsibility for NICS Technology Coordinator K-6 and will need to demonstrate evidence of ability and experience in this area including the use of 21st century digital technologies.

• Building community partnerships is an important role for all NICS teachers. Preference

will be given to applicants who can demonstrate commitment to the Norfolk Island community.

All enquiries and completed applications should be directed to Jason Ellem (Assistant Principal Primary) NICS ([email protected]) by close of business Friday 31st January 2014

Stay safe and enjoy your families during this timeMichelle Nicholson

PrincipalNorfolk Island Central School

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12th September 1942 - 3rd January 2014Over the years residents of the Island who have

been members of sporting clubs or community organisations, have formed a ‘guard of honour’ at the entrance to the Kingston Cemetery to farewell one of their members.

Last Sunday afternoon, a huge ‘guard of honour’ of a slightly younger age group was formed by Norfolk’s youth and young adults who, over the period of some 32 years, had attended ‘Vegemite Village’ the Day Care centre operated by Ma (Marianne) Ryan. They, together with relatives and friends, were there to farewell Marianne Joy Ryan who had died on Friday, 3rd January 2014.

David Buffett conducted the service and after his welcome, told those at the Cemetery that Marianne had planned every sector of her funeral - the songs to be played, the hymns to be sung and who she wanted to be the pall bearers.

The service commenced with a release of bubbles - to the song “I turn to you” sung by Christina Aguilera and this was followed by a reading of the 23rd Psalm. Terence Grube then led us in singing “The Ship of Fame” which was followed by the following Eulogy read by Lisle Snell:-

“Marianne Joy Ryan affectionately known as Ma, was born in Melbourne on 12th September 1942. The only child of Thomas and Eileen Cheasley. Her father, known to most as ‘Pop’, loved Norfolk and was to spend the latter years of his life here, living with Garry and Marianne in their home in J.E. Road.

Marianne and Garry were child hood sweethearts and they were married in St. Mary’s Church, Thornbury, Melbourne in 1964. They raised three children - De-Anne, born in Melbourne, Jason and Kylie, born on Norfolk Island.


Marianne Joy Ryan ‘Ma’ - continuedMarianne also loved her two grand daughters,

Teajana and Kaiulani.Ma was an accomplished hairdresser both in Melbourne

and here on Norfolk Island and in 1957 was awarded a Diploma in Dressmaking, Cutting and Design.

Hairdressing was her passion and she was able to pass on her skill to both her two daughters De-Anne and Kylie.

Marianne, Garry and De-Anne moved to Norfolk Island with the Department of Civil Aviation (D.C.A.) in 1970 and took up residence in the D.C.A. Circle. Over the next 2 years Jason and Kylie were to come along and as a family they enjoyed a wonderful life- style filled with fun and laughter with many humorous stories, probably not funny at the time, but certainly we remember them with affection!

In 1979, a lifelong dream to own their own home came true, they moved from D.C.A. Circle to their lovely new home in J.E. Road. It was to become Ma’s pride and joy and she loved to share her pleasure. Marianne loved children and was to become a second mother to many of Norfolk’s young people.

Marianne not only cared for the children in ‘Vegemite Village’ but it became a haven for the children to grow and foster.

Many of Norfolk’s youth and young adults will remember the happy hours spent at ‘Ma’s’ - I’ve been told some children couldn’t wait to get there and complained when they had to leave - so strong was their adoration for ‘Ma’.

Marianne was always interested in the welfare and care of others and volunteered her services where ever possible, always with enthusiasm to be involved, making sure everyone had a Costume, a Bounty Ball Dress or Multi-Cultural Outfit, the list is endless, in particular, the Norfolk Island Hospital Auxiliary to which she served with great dedication, including President for many years and was responsible for organising many of the Hospital improvements we have today.

Marianne was recognised for services to the community of Norfolk Island with a National Australia Day Council Certificate of Achievement Award presented on 26th January 1996.

This acknowledgement was to be complemented

further with a Citizen of the Year Award presented to Marianne at Government House on 26th January 2013.

Marianne was proud and extremely honoured to have been selected and these awards she displayed with pride in her home.

Marianne has many friends, some which span over 43 years. Her laughter, humour and positive outlook will always be remembered, even after years of illness she remained strong, positive and determined to enjoy life to the very end.

Marianne will be sadly missed by all who knew her and I am sure many of you are remembering your own funny stories and fond memories.

Lisle then read the following message from Marianne’s children - “Thank you Mum for everything you have done for us............we love you”.

Two further messages were then read by David Buffett, the first from Garry’s sister Jenny Barnes:-“I was about 7 years old when I first met Marianne and I remember thinking back then that she was really clever. Well as time went on, Marianne was more than clever, she was a lady of many talents,

For some years she worked in partnership with Maxine at a hairdressing salon in Clifton Hill where she was in high demand with the appointment book always full. Dressmaking was another skill that Marianne excelled in - from beautiful lace evening wear to children’s clothing. Nothing was too much for Marianne.

Christmas time brings many happy memories of visiting Marianne’s family and seeing the most exquisitely decorated tree. There was a gift under the tree for everyone who came to visit and Marianne (being Marianne) would invite all the neighbourhood children in to receive a present!

There were lots of laughs with Marianne. A gardening story comes to mind. Marianne was expecting De-Anne at the time, and after our family Wednesday night roast dinner, she would want to go for a walk “to keep the waist down”! This night, we began walking down the street and as we passed by each garden, of course Marianne had to take a cutting from here and a cutting from there. Well, not having a pocket, she tucked the cuttings down the front of her


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Prix, one of the world’s most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds of dancers from around the globe competing for a handful of scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. The film follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries while navigating the drama of adolescence. This is a showcase of awe-inspiring talent, drama, tension and suspense with beautifully shot performances. Rated G

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Marianne Joy Ryan ‘Ma’ - continued dress. When we finally arrived home we all looked

at Marianne as a stream of ants marched up her neck.When Alan and I first started going out together I

would stay at Marianne’s and she would deliberately not look at the clock when I got home so when Mum asked her what time I got home she would say “I’m not sure”- Thanks Marianne (from Alan).

We all remember all the good times with Marianne and the kind hospitality that she always showed us. Alan and I first visited Norfolk Island when Jason was 6 weeks old and we will forever treasure all the great times we shared together. On our last visit to Norfolk in April 2012, although Marianne was not well at the time, we spent many happy hours laughing and recalling the memories we had shared over the years.

Thank you Marianne for all you did for us and we are very proud to have had you as our sister-in-law and Aunty. You will be sadly missed.

Love you always - Jenny, Alan and Glenn”.The final message came from Tash Partridge who

wrote:- “Ma, As long as I can remember I have known you as Ma. A beautiful lady that had so much love to give, not only to me but to everyone that passed through ‘Vegemite Village’ and Norfolk’s community. Ma you opened your home to me and filled my years with laughter, tears, fun and valuable life lessons.

I will miss being able to write you postcards; visiting you and having hour-long gossip catch-ups over lunch when I came home to visit. You always had to know what us girls were up too! And I couldn’t wait to tell you. Wishing I could be here today to say good-bye to a very special lady, I feel privileged to have known you and to have had you in my life.

You will always be in my heart Ma. Love Tash (Partridge)”.

The service continued with the placing of Floral Tributes, the Committal and Prayers and the song “Time to Say Good-bye” sung by André Broccoli and Sarah Brighten. The Lord’s Prayer and the singing of Pitcairn Anthem brought the service to a conclusion.

To Garry, De-Anne, Jason, Kylie and other members of the family we offer our sincere condolences in their time of sadness and we would like to add our own personal farewell to a lovely lady.

Words Are Not EnoughI would sincerely like to thank Dr Jenny Sexton,

the wonderful hospital staff and nurses who gave mum that extra special care and attention when required (you all know who you are ).

To Tardy, Gavin, Shane and the boys who dug mums grave, to Gordie, Edie and the ladies that made the beautiful wreaths and also the people who donated flowers.

To David Buffett for the lovely service and adhering to mum’s wishes !!! To Lisle for having the strength to deliver the eulogy of a very dear friend, to the pallbearers James, Les, Paul, Kissard, Damien and George, the ushers that handed out the service sheets and the “Vegemite Village” Guard of Honour , to Terence also to Simone and Milton for the music and

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to George Douran for mum’s “bubbles”, to Di, Sheryl and Sue for the decorating of the mound, to Jackie and Les for organizing chairs incase someone needed a seat!!

To the wonderful friends that have provided food and to Sue Kissard for organizing the photo board at Governor’s Lodge.

To the girls at Burnt Pine Travel and to Wendy and the team at Governor’s Lodge, to Borry’s Rental Cars, Toni for the lovely service sheet and the wonderful anynonomus person, thank you so very much.

I’d also like to thank Lorraine and Barry Hale and Heather and Trevor Cheasley-Higgins who were able to be here, and to the many people who have sent flowers and cards, it is very overwhelming....to Lesley and Liane, to all of the close friends and children that called in on mum in those latter weeks, to Kylie, Jason, Belinda and Garry and to my amazing friends Miriam, Moochie and Aaron who have given me endless support especially to Pauline, who never left my side....and to Morgan for your love and ongoing support... I couldn’t have done it without you all...

It is truly a privilege to call Norfolk my home and to be surrounded by so many special people that just seem to get things done!!!

Many thanks,De-Anne Ryan

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As Australia swelters through an unprecedented heat wave, solar PV is playing a critical role to make sure that the lights (and air-conditioners) stay on.

In an analysis of the amount of electricity produced by solar photovoltatic installations yesterday, the Australian Solar Council has found that at its peak solar was producing (as a percentage of state electricity use):

9.41% in SA 9.13% in WA 8.64% in QLD 2.80% in VIC and 3.59% in NSW What is more, solar electricity was being produced

at peak producing between 2:30pm-5:00pm, right at the hottest part of the day when electricity use is also at its peak.

“As a community we should be congratulating those people who have made a significant personal

investment in installing solar PV, which is now paying dividends for the entire community” said John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Australian Solar Council.

“Because solar PV produces electricity where it is used, and does not need vast network infrastructure, the power that is produced is all being used to best effect, which adds up to a big saving for solar.”

“In a country like Australia where 1 in 100 year heat waves are becoming more frequent, solar is the perfect solution” said Grimes.

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Dear Sir,

Is Self Government Beyond Us?In 2006 the then NI Government (NIG) was under

siege from the Commonwealth. Studies at the time showed the island was approaching insolvency. The NIG vehemently denied this was the case, as did many others. Including me. Yet today we now know it was the truth.

The NIG of 2006 offered up a vision for a sustainable Norfolk based in improved tourism, a secure airline, a diversified economic base, and long term planning. How did it go on realising the vision?

To their credit, the GST was introduced – a significant reform. But the aftermath saw: a failed airline; no diversification of the economy; a severely depleted public purse; the tourism industry continue to struggle; a 33% increase in the rate of GST that exacerbated the decline in commerce and consumption; and no long term plan.

Subsequently, the island had to accept even more help from the Australian taxpayer. We secured an airline thanks to the same Australian taxpayer. Eventually the NIG decided that going it alone was unsustainable and that participation in the Australian tax system was the only saviour of NI. The Roadmap reform program was born.

From early 2011 the Commonwealth forced our hand in many important economic reforms – of immigration and telecommunications, and removal of impediments to investment.

Reports asked the NIG to face the obvious – that its involvement in the island’s economy was a limiting


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Letters to the Editor - continuedfactor in growth and diversification of the economy. A detailed assessment of the NI Administration demonstrated it lacked the capacity to deliver the services required under the self-government model of 1979.

Today, improved tourism numbers (from a low base) constitute some success. But tourism governance remains less than ideal.

The NIG has yet to establish mechanisms to assist industry, and especially new industry, succeed in NI. In 2013 we still lack an office of economic development. With government advisor positions done away with or filled in an acting capacity, we are possibly missing the political connections and relationships with Canberra, and economic credentials, that are vital. But we are saving money!

Aside from (hopefully) a closer financial relationship with the Commonwealth, there is barely a start to a policy platform to address the challenges of an ageing population, or for a financial plan for dealing with the islands neglected infrastructure.

What is telling is that the NIG is failing the politics. For example, some in the NIG continue to agitate for alternative financial and economic measures that demonstrate contempt for the Commonwealth, and the Roadmap that both governments have signed up to.

Indeed, since 2006 many local government home truths have been revealed. That the capacity to foresee challenges and take timely remedial action is not a strength. That words speak louder than action. That planning for the future finds us wanting. That implementing change happens when we are pushed. That dealing with the Commonwealth as a united team is often beyond us.

So is it any wonder that a growing number of people believe that self-government, as we know it, is also beyond us.

Wally Beadman

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Dear Sir,The following letter was sent to The Hon. Jamie

Briggs, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure, on 9 October 2013, and following on is his reply 3rd December 3, but only received 15th January 2014.

Dear Mr. Briggs, Congratulations on you taking over the responsibility for Norfolk Island.

We are residents of Norfolk Island with our own home there on land granted by Queen Victoria to my wifes great-grandparents upon their arrival from Pitcairn Island, but unfortuneately due to the lack of adequate medical services on the Island we are forced to live in Brisbane for the time being.

You may not be aware that for many years Norfolk Island was economically supported by a thriving bean seed industry. The Island used to grow most of Australia’s needs of bean seeds under contract to Arthur Yates Ltd, Anderson’s Seeds, and other seedmerchants. Practically everyone with an acre or two of land grew bean seed crops and it was my job as Agricultural Officer to supervise all aspects of the industry to ensure the shipment of high quality, disease free bean seed.

About 1958 a whaling station was built near the Cascade Pier and many of the beanseed growers worked for wages at the whaling station and gave up growing beanseed. The seed merchants then organised their beanseed requirements to be grown in the Burdekin irrigation area in Queensland. After several years the Humpback Whales stopped coming to the waters around Norfolk Island and the whaling station closed, leaving Norfolk without whaling or beanseed growing. Fortuneately the tourist industry then took over to give Norfolk a source of income for quite a few following years, Regrettably of more recent years the tourist industry has been in recession and many people have had to leave the Island to earn their livings..

We are sure you will enjoy your association with Norfolk Island when you find time to go there, ans we wish you every success.

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Letters to the Editor - continuedDear Mr Friends and Mrs Adams-Friend.Thank you for your email dated 9 October 2013

about the situation on Norfolk Island and your experiences living there. Your correspondence and kind words are appreciated.

The Australian Government is aware of the difficult economic circumstances on Norfolk Island, and the hardships many residents are enduring. To help address these issues, since 2010-11 the Australian Government has provided $33.4 million in financial assistance to the Norfolk Island Government.

In addition, the Australian Government has committed to a broader reform process for Norfolk Island, including future integration of Norfolk Island with mainland taxation and social security systems. In the coming weeks I intend to begin discussions with the Norfolk Island Government on this reform process. I also plan to visit Norfolk island in the near future to see first-hand the situation on the island and speak to the Norfolk Island Government and community.

Once again, I thank you for writing to share your experiences of Norfolk Island and I trust this information will be of assistance.

Yours sincerely,Jamie Briggs.

Yours etc.Kath Adams-Friend & Ernie Friend

January 18From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Defendant: Dhami FrohlingSection: 32(1)(b)(i) Traffic Act 2010 – novice

driver with blood alcohol contentPlea: guiltyResults: Offence proven. Convicted. Licence

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Defendant: Dhami FrohlingSection: 15(3)(a) Traffic Act 2010- driving

after 10pm and before 6amPlea: guiltyResults: Licence suspended for 2 months.

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BurnoutsIn our article dated 20 December 2013, we wrote

about Lone Pine and its associated roadways being a popular place to conduct burnouts. We also warned that offending drivers would be caught and prosecuted.

Unfortunately in the last couple of weeks we have heard numerous unfavourable comments from locals and tourists alike regarding the increasing number of burnouts that now ‘adorn’ our island’s roads. Perhaps the message did not get through as the problem seems to have extended to numerous roads outside the Lone Pine Area.

We are aware that we are only talking to a small minority of drivers, however in fairness to them, we will simplify our message. We all know that Police cannot be everywhere all of the time, however just because you don’t see a Police car don’t think that you aren’t being watched. ‘The island grapevine is in full fruit’, with information regularly coming to us about your behaviour. While we may not be able to ‘prove’ it in every instance, we know who you are and again, respectfully ask you to stop. We take this dangerous behaviour seriously and will continue to investigate it. Do you want to take the chance and be one that we do prove?

In saying that, in the last week we have issued Traffic Infringement Notices (TINs) to drivers who have been identified as being involved in this type of behaviour and we thank the community as a whole for your proactive role in assisting us to do so.

We are privileged to live in this beautiful island paradise, so please don’t ruin it with ‘road graffiti’ as a result of irresponsible and dangerous driving behaviour. At best you’ll be forking out $360 to pay the fine....at worst, you’ll have a collision and hurt yourself or others, at which point the Police will be the least of your worries...

On a Positive NoteA big thankyou to the majority of L and P platers

who have been taking our message on board and complying with seatbelt, speed and curfew laws. Believe it or not, these laws are in place for your safety (not so we can be the fun Police) and its pleasing to see you publicly demonstrate that you recognise this with your continued compliance.

Emergency numbersPolice – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an

emergency Police can be contacted on 977 or 000. If you dial 000 there will be options for the hospital/ambulance and fire service – please select option 2 for Police.

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.

Island BeatIsland Beat is now on every Wednesday at 2.15pm

on Radio Norfolk, operational priorities allowing.

Police Contact Details Norfolk Island Police Force Tel: +672 3 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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New Year Fun from “New Life”, YoungThe New Life Team from Young, NSW

are coming to Norfolk from 17th to 27th Jan, 2014bringing with them a host of fun activities that they would love you to join in on.

Ladies Event, Men’s Breakfast, Kid’s 3 day “Super Hero”program,BBQ dinners & activities, Family Fun Day & much more!

Women of Worth��commencing at 9am

through to 3pmMorning tea & lunch provided.

Just bring yourself & a friend to enjoy an encouraging girl’s day that will help us grow together & closer to

God.@ The Community ChurchCost: $5 for the whole day

(Hosted by Leanne Kenny & Edwina Muir)

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Who the MOST AMAZING...AWESOME...INCREDIBLE...FANTASTIC...

super-hero of them all is....Mon 20th-Wed 22nd Jan

9am to 12pmParish Centre

friends fun food games stories designing/creating

For those needing a lift to the Parish Centre, we will pick up kids from the Community church @8:30am & drop

them back there @ 12:30pm each day(Hosted by Sandy Wade-Ferrell & Coz Long)

New Year Fun from “New Life”, YoungThe New Life Team from Young, NSW

are coming to Norfolk from 17th to 27th Jan, 2014bringing with them a host of fun activities that they would love you to join in on.

Ladies Event, Men’s Breakfast, Kid’s 3 day “Super Hero”program,BBQ dinners & activities, Family Fun Day & much more!

Women of Worth��commencing at 9am

through to 3pmMorning tea & lunch provided.

Just bring yourself & a friend to enjoy an encouraging girl’s day that will help us grow together & closer to

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super-hero of them all is....Mon 20th-Wed 22nd Jan

9am to 12pmParish Centre

friends fun food games stories designing/creating

For those needing a lift to the Parish Centre, we will pick up kids from the Community church @8:30am & drop

them back there @ 12:30pm each day(Hosted by Sandy Wade-Ferrell & Coz Long)

Thank you to all the enthusiastic young people who came to the auditions for the new musical “Snow White”. We have now cast all the parts EXCEPT Mordred, Snow White’s nasty step-brother. This is a non-singing part.

We need a young man, preferably aged 15 or more, to fill the role. If you think this could be you, please contact Ian on 22115, mobile 50158 or email him at [email protected]. Behind the Scenes

2014

A Happy New Year to all our audiences. We look forward to entertaining you in 2014 and are already off to a good start.

Calling all youngsters – on Tuesday, 14 January at 5.30pm we shall be holding try-outs at the Ferny Lane Theatre for Ian and Monica’s new musical “Snow White”. We need teenagers for the parts of Snow White and Mordred (the wicked step-brother). These actors do not have to be singers. And we need a number of singers to take the parts of the Forest Children (the dwarfs). For more information please contact Ian on 22115 or 50158, email him at [email protected] , or just come along on Tuesday.

We are also casting “The Dining Room” a play to be directed by Taina Hall. This only requires adult actors and rehearsals will commence in March when Taina returns to the island. However, she would like to cast it soon, before she goes away. Please email Taina at [email protected] or call her on 22892 for more information or a copy of the script.

Our 17th Norfolk Island Theatre Festival, offering a wide variety of plays performed by overseas and local companies, will be held from 27 September to 3 October and is already generating a lot of interest.

Behind the Scenes

Thanks From the WiddowsonsIt has been an honour and a privilege to live within

this beautiful community over the past three years. Thank you for everything.

I part with these words of wisdom, “Go the mighty maroons in 2014, here’s to making it 9 in a row.”

Love,Dan, Leia, Connor, and Hallie.

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St John Ambulance AustraliaNorfolk Island Division

Division Notes.

CONGRATULATIONS;To Darren Christian [Geek], Peter Randal, Jordan

Christian and Ernest Nobbs [Drill]The First For 2014 to have attained their Senior

First Aid Certificates.WHY FIRST AID?First Aid remains one of the most important of all

life’s skills. The simple yet essential skills to preserve life in an emergency, to protect a casualty and to hasten the healing of wounds, are skills which no parent, partner, motorist or workmate can do without.

Acute illness and/or sudden injury have no respect for age or status, or place or time. It is thus one of the imperatives of modern living to ‘do the right thing’ by those around us.

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

First Aid is a practical subject. The approach to helping the victims of injury and illness depends on a firm practical foundation of being able to make a diagnosis, and to commence management as a true ‘hands-on’ skill.

By learning First Aid, the course will give you the confidence, as well as experience, to become fully proficient and skilled in the management of the sick and injured.

NEXT FIRST AID CLASS;The next first Aid class will be on Friday 29th.

January. Staring 9am. In the St. John Hall.Come and join the team.Please contact Louise 51181 or 23181 or Delwyn

53533 ASAP to let them know of you interest.

Division Notes:Skill Drill for 2014 will commence on Tuesday

11th. February at 5.30pmIn the St. John Hall. All new members are always

welcome

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Consider your hearingHow important is your hearing to you, without it

your communication is reduced dramatically. When family and friends mention that you’re not hearing as you should, hearing loss won’t go away.

Hearing loss can change your personality, your temperament, increase concentration which can make you tired and stressed. Your decision to check your hearing is not only just for your yourself, it is for your family and friends who have to compensate for your hearing loss, e.g. the TV louder, raising there voices to talk to you etc, you do not have to suffer this deficiency in hearing.

So consider what may be done. A discussion with Steve Dawson a hearing aid specialist for the last 23 years, also has hearing loss and has been wearing hearing aids for over 30years, can assess, discuss and help you with the avenues available, and with the choices of a hearing aid that would most suit your hearing loss and budget .

Questions can be answered, “Why is the neighbour’s hearing aid small?” “Why doesn’t aunty wear her hearing aid?” ”Why has he got right and left hearing aids?”

Take the first step; speak to Steve for a private and discrete consultation regarding your personal problem with hearing loss. Improve your quality of life today.

Steve will be on Norfolk from the 4th of February until the 11th of February 2014 at the Hospital cabins (at the end of the car park).

Contact Steve Dawson at Ballina Lismore Hearing Care Centre on 02 66876380 or Contact Maureen King at

Ph 23003 to make an appointment. A Doctors referral is required if covered by Administration Health.

• FREE information & consultation • Hearing testing • International award winning digital technology • Pre – employment testing & monitoring • Home visits • Personalised muso’s & swimmer’s ear plugs • Hearing aid sales, service & repairs on all makes & styles • Peace of mind & personal, friendly service • After hours appointments available • Independently associated with a range of suppliers,

guarantee unbias advice that best suits your individual requirements

STEVE DAWSON • Audiometrist Hearing Aid Specialist Hearing Aid user for over 30 years

BALLINA - LISMORE Hearing Care Centre

PERMANENT LOCAL AUDIOMETRIST

6687 6380 www.hearingcarecentre.com.au • 1 Sapphire Crt, Lennox Head

We put individual needs & wishes of hearing impaired people first

• Hearing Testing• International award winning digital technology• Pre-employment testing and monitoring• Personalised muso’s and swimmer’s ear plugs• Hearing aids sales, servoce and repairs on all males

and styles• Peace of mind and personal, friendly professional

service• After hour appointments available• NI Admin cover patients require a doctors referral.

• FREE information & consultation • Hearing testing • International award winning digital technology • Pre – employment testing & monitoring • Home visits • Personalised muso’s & swimmer’s ear plugs • Hearing aid sales, service & repairs on all makes & styles • Peace of mind & personal, friendly service • After hours appointments available • Independently associated with a range of suppliers,

guarantee unbias advice that best suits your individual requirements

STEVE DAWSON • Audiometrist Hearing Aid Specialist Hearing Aid user for over 30 years

BALLINA - LISMORE Hearing Care Centre

PERMANENT LOCAL AUDIOMETRIST

6687 6380 www.hearingcarecentre.com.au • 1 Sapphire Crt, Lennox Head

We put individual needs & wishes of hearing impaired people first

Visiting Tuesday 4th to 11th February 2014

For appointments please call Maureen King on Ph. 23003 or E. [email protected]

Page from the PastSaturday, 22nd January 1972

More success for our School Pupils - Twenty pupils of the Norfolk Island Central School were successful in attaining their School Certificate and we do congratulate them on their wonderful passes.

As a key to the results, the Grades are:- A - Pass at Advanced level; C - Credit at Ordinary level; P - Pass at Ordinary level and M - Pass at Modified level.

Key to results of Subjects:- 1. English; 2. Science; 3. Maths; 4. Social Studies; 5. Geography; 6. History; 7. Commerce; 8. Art; 9. Needlework; 10. Home Science; 11. Technical Drawing; 12. Metal work; 13. Woodwork; 14. Farm Mechanics; 15. Agriculture. 19. French:- Boyd Adams - 1C, 2A, 3C, 5A, 15A, 19P (French). Bronwyn Adams - 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, 9A, 10A. Wayne Adams - 1M, 2P, 3M, 5M, 12P, 13P. Paul Blucher - 1P, 2P, 3M, 5P, 13M. Boyd Buffett - 1P, 2P, 3C, 5C, 12A, 13A. Melinda Buffett - 1C, 2C, 3P, 5A, 9P, 10P. Julie Burns - 1C, 2P, 3M, 5C, 9P, 10P. Elizabeth Chapman - 1C, 2A, 3C, 5A, 9A, 10A. Joady Garland - 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A, 19A. Margaret Lynch - 1A, 2A, 3A, 5A, 6A, 19A. Garry McCoy - 1P, 2C, 3C, 5C, 12A, 13A. Brancker Nobbs - 1P, 2P, 3M, 5P, 15P. Lyn Nobbs - 1C, 2P, 3M, 5C, 9C, 10C. Kevin Olsson - 1P, 2C, 3C, 5C, 15A. Robert Quintal - 1P, 2P, 3M, 5P, 12P, 13P. Shane Quintal - 1C, 2M, 3P, 5P, 13M; Basil Randall - 1P, 2P, 3C, 5C, 12A, 15A. Adrienne Reidpath - 1C, 2C, 3C, 5A, 6c, 9P. Fiona Reynolds - 1P, 2M, 6P, 8P. 19M. Nigel Suter- 1P, 2P, 3P, 5P, 12C, 13C.

Engagement - Mr. and Mrs. Colin Buffett have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their second daughter, Coral Sylvia, to Brian Thomas McGrath, second son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. McGrath of “Hamlet Downs”, Barcaldine, Queensland.

Congratulations - Our congratulations to Ann and Plute Snell on the birth of Martin Peter who came into this world on 15th January, weighing 6lb.11ozs. We wish young Martin all the best things in life together with his young sister Linda and small brother Gavin.

On Stage ‘72 - This was the title of the Concert presented by the Lions Club of Norfolk Island last Tuesday and Wednesday evening a the Rawson Hall. All proceeds from both nights will go towards the establishment of a Community Centre.

Opened by the Boys Brass Band under the baton of Eric Jupp, playing the National Anthem, the evening got under way without delay with an overture from “Oliver” played by George Smith on the organ, George Christian and Don Reynolds on guitars and Alan Macrae on the drums, the “Oom Pah Pah” introducing the lively act put on by the children, with Chris Kenny and Stephen Maxwell as the star singers they captured the attention of everyone with their singing, the girls dancing, suitably attired in work house rags, of the song “Food, glorious food”. School teacher Julie South joined them to sing and dance to the song “It’s a Fine Life”. Stephen Maxwell concluded this spirited and happy introduction to the evening’s entertainment with “Consider yourself one of Us’.

The most hilarious item of the evening was that of the “Swan Lake” Ballet presented by Garry Clarke,

Dave South, Graham Probett and Peter Ely. The finale was a collapse of the dancers, after a marathon around the hall amongst the audience and a leap back on to the stage, with Peter Ely’s tutu showing from the back side, a pair of black eyes.

President Lion Borry Evans thanked the audience for their support and paid tribute to Bob McKegg as producer of the Show. The much sought after Raffle prizes for the two Honda bikes were drawn by His Honour the Administrator. One of the performers in the “Oliver” scene, young Louise Beach was the lucky winner of the blue Honda 70 while Duncan McIntyre won the red Honda Mo-ped.

The second half of the programme was devoted entirely to the “Magic of Music” presented by Eric and Shirley Jupp, ably assisted by Bob McKegg and Don Reynolds.

The sum of $1,300.00 was raised towards the cost of a Community Hall.

On Saturday, 29th January it was advised by the Lions that they would be conducting an Island Barbecue at their Clubhouse at Kingston. All proceeds are to go to 1972 School Tour which the 6th Grade boys and girls take each year during May for a 2 week educational tour of many parts of New South Wales. Cost of the barbecue to enjoy a feast of fresh fish, chips, sausages, salads and soft drinks is $1.50 for adults, 50-cents for children and a family ticket for $3.50.

Remember the Message in the Bottle? - This week we have received a letter from Karen Campbell of Mount Waverley,Victoria, the young lady whose bottle message was found near the Salt House a week or so before Christmas.

Karen writes to say how excited she was to know that the bottle has been picked up. She is now 15-1/2 and just completed Form 4 at Waverley High School. The trip on the “Southern Cross” was a 2 week cruise going from Sydney to Noumea then to Lautoka and Suva, back to Sydney. She says “I kept one of the pamphlets on the cruise and it says that we were in Noumea on the 1st January so we must have been somewhere around new Caledonia when I threw the message over....it is interesting to know how far it has travelled in a year”.

Letter to the Editor - Referring to the article in last week’s paper about dying Norfolk Pines in Sydney. One doesn’t need to be a genius to see that some of our own pines are in poor health and others dead.

I would like to suggest that the Administration or the Flora and Fauna Society invite the State Government Committee that has been set up to inquire about the Manly pines. Here, they could do their investigations free from any suspicion that air pollution is the cause of the decay. With a little bit of luck, they could solve our problems - and it might be some similar problem in Manly.

Anyhow, it is about time that an entomologist came over here to do a thorough investigation on soil pests, for it isn’t only the pine trees that are dying - a lot of other trees are going the same way. Yours etc.. Cecil Barkman.

Thought for the Week - Why is it that at class reunions....you feel younger than everyone else looks.

- Tom.

Minischool NewsHappy new year and welcome back

everyone. It is business as usual for us at Minischool up at Prince Phillip drive but there are few changes in store in 2014 (*See expressions of interest further along in this article).

We began back on the 6th of January and have found many ways for the pre-schoolers to keep cool during the past 2 weeks.

Our favourites so far have included trips in the minibus, lunch at the salthouse and Emily bay, sandcastle building, grass sliding, running through the hose in our garden, making mud pies, walking from Mt Pitt to Mt Bates, harvesting bananas and turning them into banana muffins, a visit from the ‘big’ kids club, hoopla, pretend camping in our yard and a pretend bonfire, friends who are here on their summer holiday popping in to say hello to us, helping to make a wearable arts outfit or two, hair chalking and chalk drawing, frozen ice experiments, making books on our summer holiday, watching our trees full of caterpillars get bigger each day then turn into Monarch butterflies, visiting the maze and memorial garden and EATING WATERMELON!

Although we don’t start our official preschool classes until ‘big’ school returns, we are sure enjoying our preschool vacation care.

So what is news for us in 2014?We are sending out expressions of interest to find

the right location to house Minischool closer to town and to school. Ideally we would like some space & yard, adequate water storage and parking as well as happy neighbours.

If you have something to offer the staff and families of Minischool to rent hopefully for a long term please call 51862 .

Hope you enjoy the rest of the holidays!

Miracles And MagicYou’ve seen the signs ‘magic happens’. And it

does. Miracles happen also.So is magic the same as a miracle? No it is not.

So what is the difference? Well, it has to do with the source of the supernatural event.

While some magic is simply illusion, true magic is associated with witchcraft. Miracles, on the other hand are acts of the Creator God and “God is light; and in Him is no darkness at all” 1 John 1:5.

Without a doubt miracles and magic are on two competing sides.

In the natural world the two sides are also clearly seen.

In the beauty and peace of this island can be seen the footprints of the Creator, the ‘Father of lights’ James 1:17. But there is another footprint out there. Someone has put thorns on the roses and worms in the oranges. It’s as though a deliberate attempt has been made to tarnish what the Creator has made.

Moreover, when Jesus referred to these anomalies in the natural world, He said, “An enemy has done this” Matthew 13:28. There is such a thing as evil, and there is an instigator of evil and darkness. This negative power is not on mankind’s side, whatever his pretentions.

This evil power adopts disguises to appeal to every age. In recent times he has presented a re-vamped form of witchcraft designed to appeal to the 21st Century mind.

The Harry Potter brand of witchcraft with its ‘save the world’ smile, has been as successful a disguise as was the serpent in the Garden of Eden.

But witchcraft, in whatever form it comes is at its bottom line, nothing more than old-fashioned demonism.

The sinister power behind it all is the same fallen angel named Lucifer. You can read all about it in the Bible in Isaiah 14:12-15 and Revelation 12:7-9.

I realize that to most people the Potter movies are just dazzling entertainment, but surreptitiously they have educated a whole generation of children in witchcraft. David Meyer, himself an ex-witch pulls back the curtain for us when he says, “As a former witch, I can speak with authority when I say that I have examined the works of Rowling and that the Harry Potter books are training manuals for the occult.”

This is not just harmless entertainment.By contrast, God steps into our lives openly and

offers us the miracle of true peace of mind, hope and a love beyond parallel.

There is nothing sinister about a God who, at enormous cost to Himself, sends His own Son into enemy territory to rescue His confused children of earth. Such selfless love is a true miracle.

Pr. Mike

Norfolk Ocean ChallengeNorfolk Island Wa’a Outrigger Club

An exciting new event, the Norfolk Ocean Challenge (NOC the ROCK) and will be conducted 18-23 January 2015.

It is a week long recreational outrigger challenge consisting of 3 separate events. A sprint event around Nepean island and return. A mid distance event to/from Phillip Island and a marathon event around Norfolk Island. The around island event is a water changeover teams event consisting of teams of 9 men, women and mixed, with 6 paddling the canoe at any one time.

Our aim is to increase visitor numbers to Norfolk Island and to introduce the NOC to the informal World Recreational Outrigger paddling circuit as an annual event and to further develop Norfolk Island’s capacity to stage other Outrigger events for the future. Similar Ocean Outrigger Challenge events happen in Hawaii, Cook Islands, Australia and New Zealand. The first event for Norfolk Island is expected to attract 200 paddlers to compete in the challenge, with families and spectators additional.

In August 2013, Mark Forbes (pictured above) President of the Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association (AOCRA), visited Norfolk Island to ascertain the viability of staging an outrigger canoe event here. Within the first three weeks of posting the proposed event on the AOCRA facebook page Norfolk Island has over 1600 views, 55 Likes and 26 shares. Teams from Australia and Hawaii have already registered interest in attending.

In order to host this event, Norfolk Island Wa’a Outrigger Club needs to purchase 10 OC6 racing canoes. The club currently has achieved sponsorship for 5 canoes and are still negotiating with potential sponsors for the remaining 5.

Any business or individual in the community who would like to meet with Mark, or discuss the event further should contact club secretary on 23181 or 51181.

www.norfolkislandtravelcentre.com/events/noc

KEEP AWAS SULLEN SAFE ON NORFOLK’S ROADS!

Choose your speed ...choose your consequence!

OUR COMMUNITY, OUR RESPONSIBILITY!

Don’t Drink and Hoon!

KEEP AWAS SULLEN SAFE!


How Cool How Cool and I Now?

Doof... Doof...

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

for all our sakes!

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

SLOW DOWN!

When you get here, you don’t leave!

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


KEEP THE FUTURE OF ALL AWAS SULLEN SAFE!

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

Your actions affect others!


Golf ReportAnother very successful Invitation Day was held

last Saturday. Members and their guests competed in a 9 Hole 5 Person Ambrose event, with some great scores being posted, as well as a lot of laughs being heard around the course. The winners of the major prize was the team of Kahn Forsyth, Tzarn Evans, Shane Evans, James Walden and Zane Johnson who had an amazing score of 7 under par for 9 holes, giving them an excellent score of net 24.65. Second place went to the team of Chris Magri, Lisle Snell, Natalie, Scott Wagstaff and Phil Wagstaff with 6 under par, net 25.75. Cooky, Tommy Greenwood, Jeht Nobbs, Jason McCoy and Suzie Wright came third with their net 26.6. In fourth place was the team of Matt Norton, Danny Nobbs, Roger Heins, Luke McLeod and Tony with net 27. Taking out fifth place was Ian Kiernan, Andy Maxwell, Dennis Smith, Jasmine Kiernan and Jacqui Grundy with net 27.2. The ball rundown went to net 29.3.

The Pro-Pin on the 4th hole was won by Shane Evans with a shot to 350 cm.

Thank you to all the non-regular golfers who came down and helped make it such an enjoyable day, and a big thank you to our many generous members who sponsored the prizes on the day. The funds raised will provide a big boost to our ongoing “replace the chairs and tables” fund.

The final of The Ansbury Christian Cup will be played tomorrow (Sunday 19th January) starting at 9:30 am. The 12 players who qualified for the final will go head to head in a knockout match-play competition for the major prize. Thank you to Kevin and Margaret Adams for their fantastic sponsorship of this keenly sought after and prestigious competition. A sausage sizzle and some refreshments will be provided for spectators and contestants, so come down, have a good time and watch some good golf.

Today’s game is sponsored by the Trading Post and TMS Global Services, and is an Individual Stableford event.

Tee-off times are 8:30 am and 1:00 pm, and all players are reminded to have their cards in at least 15 minutes beforehand.

Golf Quip of the Week:When your shot has to carry over a water hazard,

you can either hit one more club or two more balls. – Henry Beard.

Upcoming Events:• Sunday 19th January – Ansbury Christian Cup

Final – 9 hole match-play for players who qualified during the year. Sausage sizzle and some drinks for spectators. 9:30 am start for round 1.

• Wednesday 22nd January – 4BBB Stableford – Choice of Partner

• Saturday 25th January – Chook Shop Day – 4BBB Stableford – Non-golfers can play – Choice of partner and group.

• Sunday 26th January – Australia Day Business House Day – 9 Hole 5 Person Ambrose. Our day to thank our wonderful sponsors.

• Wednesday 29th January – Individual Stableford• Saturday 1st February – The Olive Café Monthly

Medal and Lisner Trophy Rd 2 – Individual Stroke• Wednesday 5th February – Individual Stableford• Saturday 8th February – Individual Stableford• Sunday 9th February – Police Charity Day – 9 Hole

4 Person Ambrose• Tuesday 11th February – Norfolk Island Veteran’s

Tournament Round 1 – Stroke/Stableford• Wednesday 12th February - Norfolk Island Veteran’s

Tournament Round 2 – Stroke/Stableford• Thursday 13th February - Norfolk Island Veteran’s

Tournament Round 3 – Stroke/Stableford• Saturday 15th February – 4 Ball Aggregate

Stableford – Choice of Partner Good golfing everyone

Hacker McChipalot

Ladies Squash Tuesday 21st January

Court 1 5.00pm Jenny S vs Dee B 5.30pm Amelia M vs Helen D6.00pm Renee C vs Jacqui G6.30pm Nyree C vs Polly MacCourt 2 5.00pm Raewyn E vs Jeanette B5.30pm Lauren W vs Courtney 6.00pm Mya E vs Storm WG

Please text Jacqui on 50784 if you are unable to play.

Cheryl Tennis Club NewsWell-we should have given Fabien our fabulous

Norfolk weather to take to Melbourne along with all his other promotional goodies! How hot can it get?? Fabien has been in touch to say he enjoyed the first couple of days at the Australian Tennis Open and did his best promote CTC NI- still looking to sign up Rod Laver, Todd Woodbridge, Pat Rafter or ..... for the Vets!!

Meanwhile Social tennis for all grades will continue on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm and visitors and friends are welcome; racquets are available to borrow if necessary.

Remember the annual VIDE CUP matches happen in February between teams from the local areas Cascade, Burnt Pine, Steeles Point, and Anson Bay / Rocky Point, so Captains will shortly be recruiting. Contact Kevin, Chris, Gae or Julie if you’re available.

The last of Fabien’s Summer Clinics will be on Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th January. Please book by email at [email protected] or send a message on his mobile 51999. He will be back by Monday 20th January.

Regular Term 1 Junior Coaching will start on Monday 27th January. It will be a full term fee system, and Fabien requests that you book and pay in advance, during the last clinic. For more details you can contact him on his website at www.pro-tennis-coach.com or look in this week’s Norfolk Islander.

Wednesday Night Greenways A Division Night Comp will resume on the 29th January with the same teams.

The next Junior Competition will get underway on Friday 31st January with a new format.

Monday and Tuesday Night Competitions will start again on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th February, and if you would like to play please add names to the sheets on the counter at the Cheryl Tennis Club.

Tennis advice this week is to remember that tennis is as much a mental as a physical game and you have to be strong in both areas. As is being demonstrated in the Aussie Open matches, there are vulnerable areas even in the greatest players’ games.

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 call 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.

Touch Football Report Round 9 of the touch season was played on Thursday

with the undefeated Celtics playing Kiss my art. The Celtics were too good for Kiss my art and ran away with the win 8 to 3. Points from the ref were 2 points to Winton and Emily and 1 point to Reuben and Lara.

The other early game was Backhanders versus BP Fuel up. The Backhanders had 4 young fill ins and this made for a competitive game. A good game was had by both sides and at half time Fuel up were leading 5 to 3 with the backhanders next to score. Eventually Fuel up pulled away 9 to 6 with some of there speeder players finding holes. 2 Points from the ref went to Glenn and Rachael Robinson and 1 point to Mark Millet and Laura Jenson.

The late game was between NIBS and BP travel. From the side line both sides seamed to be attacking there opponents try line but BP travel could not find a way through the strong defence from NIBS with committed defence from players like Mitch and James. NIBS at the other end got through a few too many times and ended up winning the game 9 to 1. 2 points from the ref went to Mitch and Candice and 1 point to Graig and Michelle.

Thanks to the refs this week Robbo, Graig and Glenn.

Round 10 23-Jan-14 Kingston Oval5.15pm Celtics vs BP Fuel Up Referee NIBS Big

Dogs5.15pm BP Travel vs Pete’s Place Referee Kiss My

Art6.00pm NIBS Big Dogs vs Kiss My Art Referee

Celtics6.00pm BYE vs Backhanders

Tender Proposals InvitedFor the preparation and then laying of carpet

tiles, at the offices of the Visitor Information Centre, Taylors Road, Norfolk Island

The Visitor Information Centre requires expressions of interests in the form of tender proposals for (i) removing sections of carpeting already in some areas; and (ii) preparation and then laying of new carpet tiles already procured.

Ability to carry out this work out of working hours and/or on weekends will be highly regarded to minimise disruption as the office will still be operating in normal capacity during this minor renovation.

Tender proposals must be in writing, marked Confidential and forwarded either by mail/email or hand delivery to:

Meliame PlantVisitor Information CentreTaylors RoadP.O. Box 211Norfolk Island, 2899Email: [email protected]

This invitation will close at 5.00pm, Friday 7th February 2014. Further information can be obtained by contacting Meliame Plant, Operations Manager, Visitor Information Centre, 22147 during working hours.

Administrator’s 2014

Young Endeavour ScholarshipNominations are sought from young people

aged 16 to 23 on Norfolk Island for the 2014 Administrator’s Young Endeavour Scholarship.

The Scholarship will enable one young person from Norfolk Island to participate in sail training voyage aboard the Young Endeavour.

Young Endeavour is a 44m-long tall ship purpose-built for sail training, with modern technology and world –standard safety navigation equipment.

A voyage on the Young Endeavour is a voyage of a lifetime. It provides a unique, challenging and inspirational experience at sea and seeks to develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. As a member of the 24 strong youth crew, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of sailing a square rigger from climbing the mast, setting the sails, navigating, keeping watch, taking the helm and helping in the galley trained by a professional Navy crew who are there to ensure the highest standards of safety and care. You live ‘between decks’ in a close community with other youth crew from diverse places and backgrounds across Australia. You also get to see spectacular parts of Australia that many others never get to see. Information on the Young Endeavour and its voyages is available at: http://www.youngendeavour.gov.au/

The Scholarship will cover the cost of the voyage and assist with transport to and from Norfolk Island. The successful candidate will take part in the Young Endeavour’s voyage from Brisbane to Sydney on 25 July - 04 August 2014.

Eligibility and medical conditions apply including the following:• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent

resident• You must live on Norfolk Island.• You must be 16 - 23 years old on the day of

departure of the voyage.• You must be able to swim 50 metres, be under

120kg and be in general good health• You must not have sailed aboard the Young

Endeavour previously.• If you are aged under 18, your parent or guardian

must give permission for you to participate in the voyage.There are also certain medical conditions which

preclude participation in the voyage.Applications for a Scholarship will be assessed

by a community panel appointed by His Honour the Administrator.

Further information and Application Forms are available from the Office of the Administrator at Kingston during business hours. Completed application forms must be lodged with the Administrator’s Office before close of business on Friday 14 February 2014.

Cricket back on Island!Last Sunday saw cricket return to Norfolk, taking

place on the ‘oldest active cricket pitch in Australia’ verified by Teddy, (who contrary to rumours WAS NOT part of the initial working bee in 1788). Cricket was certainly the winner on the day, with a ‘double wicket’ competition allowing all of the built up excitement of the ‘Ashes’ series to come to the fore. Each pair batted for 5 overs, losing 5 runs each time they got out. The crowd was very well behaved, there were no streakers, no arrests, no Mexican waves, no rude slow claps or boos and no ridiculous whistlers!

Jas Q and Rocket Rod were the first pair to bat. For their 42 run partnership, 7 fours were swatted, and 12 singles were stolen, due mostly to Jas’ svelte new ‘Commonwealth games figure’.

Barry and Jack batted next. This was the text book ‘old bull and young bull’ situation. Needless to say, there seemed to be a lot of bull, as the sledging intensified! It seems Barry was batting by memory, and sledging on instinct, however the quality of the bowling limited them to 7 runs, after a few run outs were successful (apparently the third umpire is sick of not winning the $50 free monthly fuel!).

The third batting pair looked the goods. Luke and Jonathon were well prepared, intently stared, rarely cared, but unfortunately the bowling was spared! Their 25 runs came from a cavalier, ‘devil may care’ approach from Luke, who took it upon himself to beat the attack into submission. Intense fielding, accurate bowling and solid support from the lush outfield growth, limited their runs in the end.

The final pair looked more like quilters then cricketers. Shades of the Oylmpics, ‘cos Dave was limping, and Jas E was, well, limp, after coming to the crease with two left hand batting gloves and no box! The following 5 overs were furious however, yielding 54 runs, from 7 sixes and a four. The cattle were coming inside the boundary for protection!

Bowling was interesting. Jonathon’s 2 for 20 off 3 overs, and Rocket’s 2 for 11 off 3 overs were the pick, although Luke’s 0 for 17 off 2 overs was also enjoyed.

This week sees the beginning of a 4 week 20twenty series, starting at 9am and should finish by 11am. Teams are to contact their team captains if cricket takes a lower priority to nippers, hangovers or marriages, and can’t make it. The winning team takes hold of “Excalibur” the perpetual bat of steel awarded at last year’s ‘Big Bash’. Should be great!

Teddy’s Tornado’s: Teddy (C), Rocket, Brett Leigh, Dave, Barry, Jack, Bing and Shaun.

Luke’s Lightening: Luke (C), Ummy, Jas Q, Jas E, Jonathon, Rich, Nathan, and Ryan.

Extra players are needed, call Jason 56802.




Yoga News from CANDIDA LANGMAN

Candida takes her Yoga teaching skills to South Africa, she will be teaching in Sandton,Johannesburg as a guest Instructor at Zen Hot Yoga, then moving on to Natal (her homeprovince) and teaching over there.

She would like to thank all her past and present students who have been her teachers, as much as she is their teacher and looks forward to bringing her strengths back to Norfolk to continue her regular classes, until then keep practicing and see you on the mat.

NAMASTE

Bowls News.Saturday 12th.

Results of the Pennants saw a win to Cascade 4-1 against Burnt Pine, also a win to Longridge 5-0 against Steeles Point.

There is now a yearly trophy to be won by a pennants player which is the Bill Forsyth Trophy.

A Dinah Forsyth Trophy will also apply to a woman player with a format to be decide by the match committee.

Wednesday Bowls.Three games have been played in the Ladies Major

Singles with the following results................As a spectator I watched some exceptional bowls

played by all six players.Carmen Anderson won against Marg O,Brien.... 25-

19.Ann Snell won against Joyce Lodge... 26-11.Petal Jones won against Annie Pledger... 25-9.Thank you markers.On the social side result of the pairs are... Kitha

Bailey and Wendy Nagy won from from Gary Ryan and Joey Williams ...23-13.

Jack Fraser and Ros Born (visitor) won from Norm Trickey and Glen Born (visitor).. 17-14.

Glen and Ross. Is this result to be framed as well when you go home?

Notices.The Mens Major Singles commence today and the

draw is on the notice board.Mixed social bowls will also be played. Names in

by 1-30 for a 2pm start.There will be no further parking in the paddock

as the gate will be closed this evening (Sat. 18th) until further notice and only to be used by the Bistro owner.

There will be a benefit evening held at Emily Bay for little Stephanie at 6pm Australia Day. There will be music and children will mingle with buckets for a donation. A worthy cause and a full attendance would be appreciated.

South Pacific Pairs.There are 14 overseas teams already coming for this

event sponsored by Kev. and Meg Mills and the Travel Centre. Have you got your team organised? Dates 24-27th February.

NORFOLK ISLAND HEALTH AND FITNESS NEWS

Fight Back February 2014

“Fight back in February and lead the way

Good Health is your wealth for work and at play.

With only 10 weeks to reach your peakIt is our guidance you need to seek!”

Organise your Team – work colleagues or

like-minded friends - and attend a no obligation

information session on Saturday 25th January, 1 pm at the Gym. (If you are yet to establish a Team you may

meet up with someone at the session).The 10 week challenge runs from

Monday, 3rd February till Sunday 13th April.

8 GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES WEEKLY. Only $10 per class.

Buy a pack of 10 for only $80 ($20 savings).

Lorna Jane Active Wear available. Cheaper than mainland prices.

Some items up to 50% off.Phone Kay for further information on 52809.

The format is ... Teams can be Men, Women, or Mixed.

We are fortunate to have Rob Parella playing in this event. Rob played for many years from 1982 to 1994. In 2011, together with 5 other Queenslanders he was named in the Hall of Fame.

He was famous for his wins in the singles at the Commonwealth Games winning Silver in 1982,Gold in 1990,and in Bronze in 1994. As a great showman he was dubbed “ Mr Bowls”

Rumour has it that he is partnered with our greenkeeper. What a pair and a sure crowd pleaser.

INEY.

norfolk island fitness + healthfunctional + rehabilitation exercise studio

The Village, Norfolk Island Ph 52809 - www.norfolkislandfitnessandhealth.com

Intensive Gymnastics ProgramTwenty students between the ages of 8 and 13

were lucky enough to be involved in an intensive gymnastics program that has run at N.I.C.S. over the last 2 weeks.

The program was run by Mr Andrew Brandon with the assistance of his son Jack, friend Marcus, Mark Millett and Jason Ellem.

The program involved learning a variety of fundamental movement skills and specific gymnastics skills such as handstands, rolls, flips and handsprings to name a few.

The improvement shown by the students was absolutely outstanding and this was largely due to the excellent tuition provided by Mr Brandon.

Mr Brandon is an advanced gymnastics coach capable of instructing skills upto level 10. Every skill was broken down into its components with a number of lead up progressions.

Safety was the number one concern and all new skills were spotted to ensure safety and improve the confidence of the students. Mr Brandon intends to move to the island permanently and later on in the year intends to set up some regular gymnastics lessons. Once again thanks to Mr Andrew Brandon for all your time and efforts over the last two weeks.

Mark Millett

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. RENOVATED HOUSE. 4 BRM 2 BATHROOM.

Close to hospital on 1/4 acre level fenced block. 14,000 Gln tank, Solar hot water, 2 Car Garage.

New Bathrooms, carpet, aluminium windows. This looks like & feels like a new home. $280,000.

For inspection phone David Bell 50701

FULLY FURNISHED 3 BRM 2 BATHROOM HOME

Siuated on fenced level 2.5 acre block @ Cascade. 2 car accom, large workshop with 3

phase power. 2 x 10,000 Gln tanks. Very neat & tidy. Close to school. $435,000.

For inspection phone David Bell. 50701

NEAR NEW HOME Wide veranda’s on 3 1/2 sides. Polished timber floors, wood combustion heater, 2 bathrooms,

Solar hot water. Lots of fruit trees & vege garden on a beautiful 2 1/2 acre block in Cascade.

$450,000. This neat & tidy home is a delight to inspect. Phone David Bell 50701

FREEHOLD RETAIL PREMISES Situated in the heart of Burnt Pine. Position

does not come much better than this. $495,000 to inspect ph David Bell 50701. Exclusive Agent.

OCEAN FRONTAGE LAND - Facing NE right down to the high water mark.

Rare block, half level, in Steele’s Point. Vendor wants a sale. Reduced to $295,000.

Phone David Bell 50701 to inspect.

LINDISFARNEIf you want a lovely home that offers serenity in

a park like setting, here’s an opportunity to secure it. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a s.c. guest wing, library, study, massive open plan living, fireplace, covered BBQ area, big, big workshop plus more but it’s the style, ambience, the environment that you need to feel. So please arrange to see it today. 5.5 acres, solar, fully furnished. $525,000

Rental: 1 Bedroom spacious modern flat in town.

Solar hot water. Save on fuel!! $125 per week

FOR SALE

NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL2014 Year 6 Tour Fundraising Group

WEEKLY CASH BONANZA $2 could win you $500!

ONLY $1000 TICKETS SOLD.A new Bonanza each week.Thanks for helping our kids.

Tickets available at various outlets around town.

MITSUBISHI 4X4 UTE 12 months rego, cd player, $3,500.00 ono. Phone 57365

8 SEATER SILVER TOYOTA ESTIMA in excellent condition $10,500 ONO; SILVER HONDA ASCOT with 12 months rego $1,200 ONO Phone : 22590 or 55264

TOYOTA VAN 8 seater turbo diesel 4x4. Registered to September.. $3,200ono. Phone 57365

WATER DELIVERIES – 900Gallons / $69.00 Phone Riki 50360.

15FT ALUMINIUM BOAT 30hp Yamaha , heaps of gear plus GPS and fish finder, gal trailer. Grab a bargain ! $3000.00 phone 57365

EMBROIDERY SEWING MACHINE. Brother - Disney 4000. Good order and all accessories. $1,500ono. Phone 22816

DATSUN 4X4 TRUCK $3500 ono ph. 22515 or [email protected]

MOON CALENDARS HAVE ARRIVED. See Patricia Buffett at Sunday Market.

MAZDA DEMIO 2000 model. Good reliable car. 2 months rego. $3,200. Please ‘phone 23627

ENGELFIELD SHOWER CUBICLE 900X900 complete but without Tap or Shower rose. $ 200.00 ono. Phone 22158 or after hrs. 22821

ONE TWIN RESPIRATOR MASK. as new. $60.00 ono. Contact 22138 or 54000.

HONDA HT3810 SIT ON MOWER in good condition. $1,500. Please phone Bill Lillico on 22551

ROTARY HOE in good condition. Used for growing vegetables. $1,100 or near offer. Call Joe on 56050

TO GIVE AWAY

STANLEY DELUX 90 WOOD FIRE STOVE. Phone Smudgie on 50568

EXPERIENCED KITCHEN HAND for a la carte and cafe work. Email [email protected]. NBN280040817

SUPERMARKET ASSISTANT Foodland has a vacancy for a full time General Supermarket Assistant. The position will entail checkout operation, general supermarket duties and assisting in the warehouse as required. Experience not essential, however, we are looking for a fit, keen and outgoing person who enjoys working with the public. Reasonable literacy and numerical skills, along with the ability to handle heavy lifting required. This is a genuine vacancy and remuneration and hours will be discussed at the interviews. Weekend work will be required.

The position would suit a school leaver and we are prepared to offer comprehensive training in the grocery industry to the right person. Enquiries in the first instance to the Foodland office on 22018

Full time person required by Sublime Lounge Cafe as CHEF AND GENERAL HAND. Person must have a willingness to work in all aspects of business from food costing, menu writing, cleaning and stock control to growing produce, cafe maintenance and furniture repair. Experience with sound electronics an advantage and personal references required. Bar experience also essential. Applicants in writing to P.O. Box 165 or email [email protected]. NBN 280026401. Norfolk Fusion Foods.

Paradise Hotel & Resort (NBN: 280036765) are seeking to employ an EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER, permanent part time position 20 – 40 hours per week .Hours required will cover 24 hours/7 days (including public holidays) and will be on an as-required basis so flexibility is essential. This is a hands on position which requires overseeing our Housekeeping Department encompassing rooms and public areas.

The successful applicant will need to possess -Strong communication, organisational and time

management skills Strong attention to detail ability Ensure high standards of cleaning are displayed for

the properties rooms and public areas in a timely and effective manner

Maintain effective communication with all hotel operational departments

Use leadership skills to maintain an effective work group with positive outlook and results

Provide direction and training to all Housekeeping employees to ensure standards and expectations are maintained.

To apply or find out more please phone 22177, email: [email protected] or post your CV to PO Box 70, Norfolk Island 2899

Latitude 29 Cafe 280021221 - CAFE ASSISTANT with pleasant disposition Monday and Tuesdays. Applicant MUST love food and be customer focused. Must have Barister experience. This part time position may transfer across to full time in March for the suitable applicant. Phone Sarah 50065.

WANTED

OLD NEW ZEALAND OR AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS, OR SHREDDED PAPER. Please drop in to the Norfolk Island Veterinary Clinic at Middlegate.

1 ‘Shark’ POOL CLEANER. Please phone 23623

SINGLE BED AND MATTRESS in good condition. Phone 23234

TABLE TENNIS TABLE. Text 50948

JIGSAW PUZZLES with all pieces. Call Ray and Nicki on 22053

SERVICES AVAILABLE

BUILDING WORK - alterations, renovations, bathrooms, decks, all types of work undertaken. Phone Peter Glass on 50497 or 24191 (hm)’

CONTACT DIAL A DIGGER FOR ALL YOUR - Landscaping, Planter Bores, large tree removal, sand pits, retaining walls, green waste removal, shade / green house set-up, top soil, hardfill, sand and mulch. Phone 50126

Professional and reliable GRAPHIC DESIGN AND WEBSITE BUILDING SERVICES. Phone Yoyo Tuki or Natalie Grube on 56508 for all your enquiries.

FOR ALL REPAIRS TO Whipper snippers, chainsaws, hedgetrimmers, blowers and sharpening of chains, call Col at C&A Repairs on 22224 or 58300

HANDYMAN, No job too small or too big, efficient and honest hard work, all home maintenance work,call “Fix it Dave” phone Dave on 56877

NEEDING REPAIRS OR ALTERATIONS to your garments or household items? Call Angela on 22224 or 58077

POSITION VACANT

REQUIRED FULL TIME LIVE IN POSITION. Multi-skilled person required to help care for a family. Duties include house cleaning, laundry, cooking shopping meal preparation and school run etc.

Assistance is also required for home catering business. Person must also be qualified and experienced in remedial massage and have clinical experience. Full references required. Apply in writing to Byron Adams PO BOX 308, Norfolk Island or email [email protected].

A position is available at Ponderosa (NBN280014382) for an ON CALL, PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER to assist busy times. Application should be in writing to P.O. Box 76 Norfolk Island and include contact information together with details of relevant experience.

GUITAR PLAYER/SINGER A person that has had extensive experience as a guitar player and up front singer of professional level is required. Must be capable to perform as a solo artist or in a band situation and be competent in all aspects of live performances.

The following qualities are desired;Be available on call and on short notice.On occasions must be willing to play for free for

fundraiser events.Be available at short notice,Possess a full repertoire of easy listening/rock/

country music and be vocally proficient to sing melody line as well as harmonies.

Be prepared to undertake general handyman and ground maintenance requirements when required,

Be prepared to work up to 40 hours per week including day and night work,

Applications close 25th January and can be forwarded to;

Kim Davies - NB 280033911PO Box 521, Stockyard Road Norfolk Island.Or Email to [email protected] any further info please call +6723 50600 or

+6723 22468 after hours

PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER Heritage Hill is looking for a part-time housekeeper for 4 days per week. Must be reliable, honest and hard-working. Please contact Ren on 22255

HAIRDRESSER. A qualified senior stylist is required at Sirocco (NBN280037482). Please email CV to [email protected]

The Norfolk Islander Your Island NewspaperIsland NewspaperIsland News

Published byGreenways Press Pty LimitedEmail - [email protected]. Box 248Norfolk Island 2899South Pacifi c

Telephone (Int +6723) 22159Facsimile (Int +6723) 22948

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HOURSMonday to Friday. 8.30am - 4.30pm.Lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm.

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ON-CALL PHOTOGRAPHER / ACCOUNTS Jo Snell

PROPRIETORS - Jo, Jonno and Croyden Snell.

The views and opinions expressed throughout The Norfolk Islander are not necessarily those of the Editors.

Subscriptions Welcome - Visit: www.norfolkislander.com

Paradise Hotel & Resort (NBN: 280036765) are seeking to employ CASUAL ROOM ATTENDANTS to join our Housekeeping Department.

Ideally we are looking for someone with a housekeeping or customer service background to become part of this busy team. Hours required will cover 7 days (including public holidays) and will be on an as-required basis so flexibility is essential. Casual hours minimum 8 to 35 hours per week in during busier periods. To apply or find out more please phone 22177, email: [email protected] or post your CV to PO Box 70, Norfolk Island 2899

FOR RENT

HOLIDAY HOME. Short term rental. Min 3 weeks. Four bedroom, 2 bathrooms. Close to town. POA. Phone 50368

NOTICES

SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP The Uniform Shop will be open the following times prior to the re-commencement of school:Sat 18th Jan, 10-11amTue 21st Jan, 3-4pmSat 25th Jan, 10-11amTue 28th Jan, 3-4pmAny enquiries please contact Sam Quintal on 50354, or Karen Buffett on 55702.

CAT BOARDING. Going away? Need somewhere for your cats to stay? Cat boarding at The Cat Hilton - safe, plenty of room for your cat or cats to play. Please call Cassie on 55191 DINO’S RESTAURANT IS CLOSED AT THE MOMENT. After rest and recuperation we will reopen on February 13th 2014.

HIGH Hgt LOW Hgt

Saturday 18th 9.55am 1.8 4.08pm 0.5

Sunday 19th 10.27am 1.8 4.41pm 0.5

Monday 20th 11.00am 1.7 5.15pm 0.4

Tuesday 21st 11.33am 1.7 5.49pm 0.5

Wednesday 22nd 12.09pm 1.7 5.48am 0.5

Thursday 23rd 12.49pm 1.6 6.30am 0.5

Friday 24th 1.36pm 1.5 7.18am 0.6

Saturday 25th 2.34pm 1.5 8.20am 0.7

LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’E

NORFOLK ISLANDTASMAN SEA

TIMES AND HEIGHTS OF HIGH AND LOW WATERS

THE OPPORTUNITY SHOP will open until 6 pm on Fridays until further notice. We hope this will be of assistance to our customers. IF YOU NEED A FOODCARE VOUCHER please contact Foodcare on 22201 or 22348.

Tane Cottle’s SMART THERAPIESSport Massage And Remedial Treatments.Spa Massage And Relaxation TherapiesWill be closed until the 27th of January 2014, sorry for any inconvenience, for bookings after this date please ring and leave name and number. Ph 56984

NORFOLK ISLAND GROWERS’ CO-OPERATIVE LTD Members are advised that the following varieties of SEED POTATOES, DESIREE, SEBAGO, PONTIAC AND NICOLA, will be available at end of February 2014. Cost per 20kg bag is $58.00 and payment as last year will be required when placing order. Close off date for ordering will be 24th January 2014. Phone 22214 (answer phone on) or email: [email protected]

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

HILLI RESTAURANT IS OPEN ALL DAY Monday - Saturday from 10am till late. Lunch from 12noon, dinner from 6.00pm. For bookings please ‘phone 24270

MARIAH’S OCEAN VIEW RESTAURANT AT HERITAGE HILLL, open Lunch: Thurs - Sun 12pm-2pm Dinner: Thurs - Tues 6pm onwards. We offer casual dining, great food, friendly service and the best views in town! We cater for all dietary needs and are also available for private functions. Please phone 23155 for bookings or enquiries.

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. Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday inclusive and Dinner Monday to Saturday inclusive. Also enquire about our Farm Tours, casual visits to feed Mr Bull, Shuttle service and Dine at Home options. New Farm Road, right next to the historic fig trees. Tel 22068.

NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL PHARMACY TRADING HOURS - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday; 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on Saturdays

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

Bailey’s Restaurant is OPEN for a la carté dining Friday through Tuesday inclusive from 6pm. Everyone welcome, booking not essential but preferred. Located in Governor’s Lodge Resort Hotel, Queen Elizabeth Avenue – Phone 24400.

LEGAL ADVICE phone (w) 23295 or (m) 51123, website www.norfolkislandlawyer.nlk.nf and email [email protected]. Payment required at time of engagement. Credit card facilities available.

SUBLIME LOUNGE CAFE with great fresh local food and fantastic valley, mountain and ocean views NOW OPEN WED, THURS, FRI, SAT AND SUN 10am - 3pm. See you there!

VISITING SPECIALISTS

SANDY GRANT - EUROLOGIST 5th - 22nd January.

COLIN EDWARD - CHIROPRACTOR. 20th - 24th January.

MEETINGS AND AGMS

The Annual General Meeting of ATHLETICS NORFOLK ISLAND will be held on Tuesday the 21st January 2014 in the Associations clubrooms, Malcolm Champion Oval at 7.00 pm. All new members welcome. Apologies and enquiries to the Secretary, Geoff Gardner, ph. 23050 or email to [email protected]




NORFOLK ISLAND

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

- 4 - NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 2 Friday 17 January 2014

NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL ACT 1985SPECIFICATION OF CHARGES FOR HEALTH SERVICES

I, Robin Eleanor Adams, Minister for Cultural Heritage and Community Services, under section 24 of the Norfolk Island Hospital Act 1985 (“the Act”) having:

(a) consulted the Norfolk Island Hospital Advisory Board; and (b) having regard to the principle set out in section 8(1)(a) of the Act, namely that health services provided by

the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (“the Enterprise”) are to be so provided at the true economic cost of the services;

Hereby: 1. Revoke all previous notices specifying charges to be paid to the Enterprise for the provision of health services by

the Enterprise including notices published in the following Gazettes:

Gazette Number 22 dated 20 May 2011.

2. Specify that the charges to be paid by a person to the Enterprise for the provision of health services provided by the Enterprise on and from 1 February 2014 are -

(a) if a person is an eligible person – the amount specified in column 3 of the Schedule for the services specified opposite in column 2 of the Schedule;

(b) if a person is not an eligible person (otherwise than as specified in paragraph (c)) – the amount specified in column 4 of the Schedule for the services specified opposite in column 2 of the Schedule; and

(c) if a person is not an eligible person because the person is eligible under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 of the Commonwealth to be provided with treatment, within the meaning of that Act, for an injury suffered or disease contracted by the person – the amount from time to time fixed under, or in accordance with, that Act for the provision of health services specified in column 2 of the Schedule.

(d) a discount for payment of Outpatient Medical Services provided on the day will apply to those accounts paid promptly by eligible persons. Outpatient Medical Services includes medical consultations, dressings and outpatient treatments and excludes inpatient services and ancillary services such as Pharmaceuticals, Dental, X-ray, Physiotherapy and Pathology. Discounts are:

• 8% for payment in full at time of service • 5% for payment in full by those who pay monthly on statement

For the purposes of this notice, “eligible person” means an eligible person within the meaning of the Healthcare Act 1989and his or her qualifying children as defined in Item 4 of the Schedule of the Healthcare Act 1989, but also includes an exempt person under section 10 and suspended person under 11A of the Healthcare Levy Act 1990, and his or her children as defined in Item 4 of the Schedule of the Healthcare Act 1989.

Dated 14 January 2014 R.E. ADAMS

MINISTER FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

- 5 -NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 2 Friday 17 January 2014

THE NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL ENTERPRISESCHEDULE

CHARGES FOR HEALTH SERVICESColumn 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Health Service Charge for

Eligible Person 1.2.14

Charge for Non Eligible Person 1.2.14

ACCOMMODATION $ $

1(a) Bed accommodation in shared ward per night $ 305 $ 505 (b) Bed accommodation in shared ward per night, for a period of 4 hours

or less $ 153

$ 253 2(a) Bed accommodation in private ward per night $ 451 $ 745

(b) Bed accommodation in private ward per night, for a period of 4 hours or less

$ 226 $ 373

3 Bed accommodation in intensive care per night $ 740 $ 1,222 4 Bed accommodation for a patient under long term geriatric care, as

defined by the Director $ 185 N/A

5 Bed accommodation for a patient under long term geriatric care who is in receipt of hospital and medical assistance

$ 185 N/A

6 Bed accommodation for a patient under long term non-geriatric care as defined by the Director

$ 185 N/A

7 Bed accommodation for a parent sharing with a child $ 42 $ 69 CONSULTATION WITH DOCTOR

8 Inpatient or outpatient consultation at the Hospital with medical practitioner during normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 49 $ 81

9 Inpatient or outpatient consultation at the Hospital with medical practitioner for obvious or straight forward cases during normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 25 N/A

10 Inpatient or outpatient consultation at the Hospital with medical practitioner of more than 25 minutes duration during normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 97 $ 160

11 Inpatient or outpatient consultation at the Hospital with medical practitioner of more than 45 minutes duration during normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 146 $ 241

12 Inpatient or outpatient consultation at the hospital with medical practitioner outside normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 98 $ 160

13 Outpatient consultation not at hospital with medical practitioner during normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 98 $ 160

14 Outpatient consultation not at hospital with medical practitioner of more than 45 minutes duration during normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 195 $ 280

15 Outpatient consultation not at hospital with medical practitioner outside normal working hours (per consultation)

$ 146 $ 241

16 Telephone consultation with medical practitioner (per consultation) $ 49 $ 80 17 Telephone consultation with medical practitioner for obvious or

straightforward cases (per consultation) $ 25 $ 40

18 After hours telephone consultation with medical practitioner (per consultation)

$ 73 $ 110

19 Fee for prescription from medical practitioner for lost luggage or flight delay

$ 25 $ 40

20 Fee for skin check by medical practitioner $ 25 $ 40 21 Fee for breast check by medical practitioner $ 25 $ 40 22 Fee for referral by medical practitioner to local visiting specialist $ 11 $ 20 23 Driver licence medical examination under section 18 of the Road

Traffic Act 1982 $ 19 N/A

24 Medical examination for purpose of obtaining a Visa $ 65 N/A


TREATMENT BY OUTPATIENT STAFF

25 Treatment by outpatient nursing staff during normal working hours

(per treatment) $ 25 $ 39

26 Treatment by outpatient nursing staff outside normal working hours (per treatment) $ 49 $ 81

27 Provision of domiciliary nursing care through the Emily Channer Trust (per visit) $ 23 $ 37

28 Blood Pressure Check by outpatient nursing staff where no other treatment is provided $ 10 $ 19

29 Ear Syringe by outpatient nursing staff where no other treatment is provided $ 28 $ 47

AMBULANCE

30 Ambulance call (per trip) $ 66 $ 134 THEATRE FEES

31 Local anaesthetic for each procedure lasting up to - a) 30 mins $ 108 $ 177 b) 45 mins $ 154 $ 254 c) 60 mins $ 200 $ 330 d) 90 mins $ 293 $ 483 e) 115 mins $ 368 $ 610 f) 120 mins $ 415 $ 686 g) 145 mins $ 462 $ 763 h) 150 mins $ 476 $ 788 i) 150 mins after hours $ 630 $ 1,041 32 General anaesthetic for each procedure within normal working hours lasting up to - a) 30 mins $ 254 $ 419 b) 45 mins $ 323 $ 533 c) 60 mins $ 392 $ 647 d) 75 mins $ 462 $ 763 e) 90 mins $ 530 $ 877 f) 105 mins $ 599 $ 990 g) 120 mins $ 669 $ 1,104 h) 130 mins $ 715 $ 1,181 i) 135 mins $ 738 $ 1,219 j) 145 mins $ 783 $ 1,295 k) 160 mins $ 853 $ 1,410 l) 165 mins $ 877 $ 1,447 m) 175 mins $ 629 $ 1,524

n) 180 mins $ 945 $ 1,562 o) 210 mins $ 1,084 $ 1,791

p) 280 mins $ 1,407 $ 2,324 q) 9 hrs 75 mins $ 3,837 $ 6,339 33 General anaesthetic for each procedure outside normal working hours lasting up to - a) 30 mins $ 387 $ 640 b) 45 mins $ 479 $ 793 c) 60 mins $ 572 $ 945 d) 75 mins $ 664 $ 1,097 e) 90 mins $ 756 $ 1,246 f) 105 mins $ 849 $ 1,402 g) 120 mins $ 941 $ 1,554 h) 135 mins $ 1,033 $ 1,707 i) 180 mins $ 1,310 $ 2,163

j) 210 mins $ 1,494 $ 2,470 k) 240 mins $ 1,679 $ 2,774

l) 270 mins $ 1,864 $ 3,078


DENTAL SERVICES

DIAGNOSTIC

34 Comprehensive Oral Exam $ 53 $ 66 35 Periodic Oral Exam $ 43 $ 54 36 X-ray per film $ 42 $ 53 37 Subsequent films $ 28 $ 35

FREE DENTAL SERVICES

38(a) Pre School Children Free N/A (b) Children attending School Free N/A (c) Students attending further education Free N/A (d) Pregnant Women Free N/A

PREVENTATIVE

39 Removal Plaque, stain $ 54 $ 67 40 Removal Calculus $ 85 $ 107 41 Topical Fluoride $ 89 $ 112 42 Provision of Mouthguard $ 185 $ 231 43 Fissure Sealing per tooth $ 50 $ 62

PERIODONTICS

44 Acute Periodontic Infections $ 77 $ 95 45 Periodontal Charting $ 61 $ 77 46 Root Planing - Curettage $ 131 $ 164

ORAL SURGERY

47 Extraction 1 Tooth $ 131 $ 164 48 Surgical Impaction $ 276 $ 346

ENDODONTICS

49 Preparation 1 Canal $ 223 $ 278 50 Additional Canal $ 92 $ 116 51 Obturation 1 Canal $ 223 $ 278 52 Obturation Additional Canal $ 92 $ 116 53 Emergency Removal Pulp $ 131 $ 164

RESTORATIVE

54 Metallic Restoration - 1 surface $ 88 $ 110 55 Metallic Restoration – 2 surfaces $ 109 $ 136 56 Metallic restoration – 3 surfaces $ 129 $ 161 57 Adhesive 1 surface Posterior $ 107 $ 134 58 Adhesive 2 surface Posterior $ 137 $ 171 59 Adhesive 3 surface Posterior $ 166 $ 207 60 Adhesive 1 Surface Anterior $ 98 $ 122 61 Adhesive 2 Surface Anterior $ 122 $ 153 62 Adhesive 3 Surface Anterior $ 143 $ 179 63 Cusp Capping per Cusp $ 34 $ 43 64 Bonded Facing Direct $ 201 $ 252

CROWN AND BRIDGE

65 Full Crown $ 1,384 $ 1,729 66 Full Gold Crown $ 1,384 $ 1,729 67 Bridge Pontic $ 1,306 $ 1,633 68 Recementing Crown Veneer $ 92 $ 116 69 Denture Full \ Full $ 1,615 $ 2,017 70 Part Plastic Denture 6 $ 891 $ 1,115 71 Partial Denture Cast Frame $ 1,306 $ 1,633 72 Relining Complete Denture $ 354 $ 442 73 Repair Base Complete Denture $ 136 $ 170 74 Denture addition to replace XTR tooth $ 185 $ 231


PATHOLOGY DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS

75 Pathology services set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)

The relevant Schedule Fee for the Pathology Service shown in the MBS Book plus 95%

The relevant Schedule Fee for the Pathology Service shown in the MBS Book plus 100%

76(a) Collection & packaging of samples for special circumstances - postal room temp

$ 155 N/A

(b) Collection & packaging of samples for special circumstances - airline cold pack

$ 753 N/A

PATHOLOGY OUTSIDE NORMALWORKING HOURS

77 Pathology services set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)

The relevant charge shown in Column 3 for the item plus 100%


X-RAY DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS

78 X-Ray services set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)

The relevant Schedule Fee for the X-Ray Service shown in the MBS Book plus 95%

The relevant Schedule Fee for the X-Ray Service shown in the MBS Book plus 195%

79 Copy of X-ray $ 6 $ 12 X-RAYS OUTSIDE NORMALWORKING HOURS

80 X-Ray services set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)



81 Copy of X-ray $ 12 $ 23

ULTRASOUNDS DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS

82 Ultrasound services set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)

The relevant Schedule Fee for the Ultrasound Service shown in the MBS Book plus 60%

The relevant Schedule Fee for the Ultrasound Service shown in the MBS Book plus 160%

ULTRASOUNDS OUTSIDE NORMAL WORKING HOURS

83 Ultrasound services set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)




PHYSIOTHERAPY DVA

84 A physiotherapy service equivalent to a physiotherapy service set out in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Schedule of Fees for Physiotherapists dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the DVA schedule of fees”)

The relevant fee for the physiotherapy service set out in the DVA schedule of fees

The relevant fee for the physiotherapy service set out in the DVA schedule of fees

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

85 A physiotherapy service equivalent to a physiotherapy service set out in the Workers Compensation (Physiotherapy Fees) Order 2014 as revised from time to time (“the Work Cover Schedule of Fees”)

The relevant fee for the physiotherapy service set out in the Work Cover schedule of fees

The relevant fee for the physiotherapy service set out in the Work Cover schedule of fees

GENERAL PUBLIC

86 Initial Consultation - Rooms $ 72 $ 86 87 Initial Consultation - Home $ 87 $ 106 88 Initial Consultation - Inpatients $ 87 $ 106 89 Standard Consultation - Rooms $ 57 $ 68 90 Standard Consultation - Home $ 73 $ 88 91 Standard Consultation - Inpatients $ 73 $ 88 92 Extended Consultation - Rooms $ 86 $ 104 93 Extended Consultation - Home $ 102 $ 122 94 Group Physio $ 36 $ 45 95 Hydrotherapy Supervised - Inpatient $ 57 $ 68 96 Group Hydrotherapy Supervised $ 52 $ 61 97 Hydrotherapy Supervised - Outpatient $ 57 $ 68 98 Hydrotherapy Unsupervised - Outpatient $ 18 $ 22 99 Physiotherapy Treatment Aids $ 201 $ 240

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY DVA

100 An exercise physiology service equivalent to an exercise physiology

service set out in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Schedule of Fees for Exercise Physiologists dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the DVA schedule of fees”)

The relevant fee for the exercise physiology service set out in the DVA schedule of fees

The relevant fee for the exercise physiology service set out in the DVA schedule of fees

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

101 A exercise physiology service equivalent to a physiotherapy service

set out in the Workers Compensation (Exercise Physiology Fees) Order 2014 as revised from time to time (“the Work Cover Schedule of Fees”)

The relevant fee for the exercise physiology service set out in the Work Cover schedule of fees

The relevant fee for the exercise physiology service set out in the Work Cover schedule of fees plus 25%


GENERAL PUBLIC

102 An exercise physiology service set out in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)

The relevant Schedule Fee for the exercise physiology service shown in the MBS Book

The relevant Schedule Fee for the exercise physiology service shown in the MBS Book

MISCELLANEOUS

103 Administrative report for legal services $ 79 N/A Autoclave Hire - large $ 42 N/A Autoclave Hire - medium $ 31 N/A Autoclave Hire - per hour $ 101 $ 168 Autoclave Hire - small $ 22 N/A Autopsy $ 422 $ 698 Bowel Scan Kit $ 8 N/A Commission as agent for companies, etc $ 669 N/A Commission for Healthcare and Workers Compensation $ 772 N/A Commission for Social Services $ 772 N/A Court costs $ 61 $ 101 Cryotherapy on animals - per unit $ 20 N/A Day Care $ 27 $ 47 Dishonoured cheque and bank fee $ 13 $ 26 Haemo Dialysis $ 574 N/A Haemo Dialysis - Long Term Nursing Care Patients $ 421 N/A Holding Fee for Long Term Nursing Care bed $ 37 N/A Hospital Flat Rental $ 147 $ 147 Hygiene - outpatients $ 21 $ 35 I/V Procedure $ 33 $ 55 Lag Traction $ 40 $ 67 Last Offices $ 51 $ 121 Meals on wheels $ 10 $ 19 Medical Administration Fee (for writing medical reports, extracting

and providing medical records etc) - Local $ 19 $ 30

Monitor - daily $ 13 N/A Monitor - hourly $ 2 N/A Nebulizer $ 8 $ 14 Orthodontist travel fee $ 61 $ 61 Peritoneal Home Dialysis - procedure only $ 273 N/A Peritoneal Home Dialysis Manual Exchange - procedure only $ 257 N/A Private laundry fee - per day $ 12 $ 12 Respite Care at home - per hour $ 23 $ 38 Respite Care in hospital - per day $ 203 N/A Special Diagnostic Imaging Report $ 68 $ 114 Transfusion Medicine $ 492 N/A Unkept appointment where less that one hours notice is given of

cancellation $ 19 $ 30

OTHER FEES AND CHARGES

104 Other health services not listed in items 1 to 103 of this Schedule but shown in the Australian Government Department of Health, Medicare Benefits Schedule Book dated 1st November 2013 as revised from time to time (“the MBS Book”)

The relevant schedule fee for the health service shown in the MBS Book plus 25%

The relevant schedule fee for the health service shown in the MBS Book plus 100%


BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPSApplications are invited for awards of bursaries and scholarships to enable students to continue their education elsewhere than on Norfolk Island.

Students must have completed at least three years schooling on Norfolk Island and must be a resident of Norfolk Island.

Prospective applicants who are awaiting examination results or who have not been advised of acceptance for admission to the course of their choice should still lodge applications.

Brief details of awards available are:

BURSARIESHigher School Certificate BursaryThis bursary is available to students who have attained the School Certificate and who, in the opinion of the Bursaries and Scholarships Committee, are capable of proceeding to and passing the Higher School Certificate examination or its equivalent, who have special educational requirements for schooling elsewhere than on Norfolk Island and who can demonstrate proven abilities in that specialised area.

Special Note: As the Higher School Certificate is available at the Norfolk Island Central School, this bursary is limited to applicants with special curriculum needs.

SCHOLARSHIPSTertiary Education ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to assist full time students undertaking a course leading to a tertiary qualification from a university or other tertiary institution.

Vocational Training ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to assist persons wishing to undertake apprenticeships, technical or para-professional studies and/or training away from Norfolk Island.

Tertiary Education Scholarships and Vocational Training Scholarships are available for a maximum period of 4 years from the commencement of a course. Courses must commence no later than one year after completing the Higher School Certificate.

All applications must be accompanied by: • Proof of enrolment (from a university, TAFE or other tertiary institution); • Documents which demonstrate satisfactory progress in the previous year (results); • A 250-word statement describing the student’s career goals and ambitions. This statement must be provided by

applicants who are applying for a bursary or scholarship for the first time. The statement must be in the student’s own words and should be as detailed as possible.

Please note that fresh applications are required each year.

For application forms and further enquiries please contact Bella Wilson at the Administration on telephone 22001 extension 8. Application forms are also available on the Administration website http://www.info.gov.nf/adminforms/ under Bursaries & Scholarships.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE LODGED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2014.

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

ASSOCIATIONS ACT 2005NOTICE OF PROPOSAL UNDER SUBSECTION 29(3) TO CANCEL REGISTRATION OF AN ASSOCIATION

I, Michella Quintal, Assistant Registrar of Associations, having previously notified the Association in the Schedule under section 29(1) of the Associations Act 2005, by letter on the 2nd December 2013 of a proposal to cancel the registration of the Association, hereby give notice under subsection 29(3) of the Act that the Association specified in the attached Schedule, unless cause is shown to the contrary, at the expiration of 3 months from the gazettal of this notice, will have their registration cancelled and the Association will be dissolved.

SCHEDULE Friends of Yoga Inc

Dated 14 January 2014 M. QUINTAL

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR OF ASSOCIATIONS


THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLANDEXPRESSION OF INTEREST

SECRETARY TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – CASUAL VACANCYADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER LEVEL 2

The Administration is seeking a Secretary for the Legislative Assembly to fill a casual vacancy of up to six months.

Salary Level is flat hourly rate of Administrative Officer Level 2 $24.3485 (includes 15% loading in lieu of entitlements). Hours will be up to 37.5 hours a week.

You will need: • Proven experience in providing telephonist, reception, secretarial, research and administrative support; • Excellent written and oral communication skills; • High level of competency with PC, keyboard and software applications especially Microsoft Word, Excel and

Outlook; • Ability to use own initiative, good time management and be flexible in work practices with competent

organisational skills and the ability to undertake a diverse range of functions relevant to the role; • Personal qualities including honesty, accuracy and confidentiality; • Ability to establish and maintain appropriate filing and tracking systems, experience in managing a petty cash

system and the procurement of goods and services; • Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently as an individual and as part of a team; • Minimum education qualifications – relevant TAFE or equivalent qualifications to certificate level, or at least five

years experience relevant to the position; • An understanding of, and commitment to, workplace equity and work health and safety; • Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and sensitivity.

A Position Specification for this position listing the full set of responsibilities and criteria is available from our website www.info.gov.nf or by contacting the Human Resources Office at Kingston (phone 22001 ext 2). Further inquiries can be directed to the Acting Senior Policy Advisor, Sharyn Quintal on 22003 during office hours.

Expressions of Interest should consist of a 2 page letter and a Curriculum Vitae addressing the Position Specification illustrating suitability of knowledge, skills and experience. Please include two current work related referees that can be contacted personally by phone or email.

Expressions of Interest are to be emailed to the Human Resources Office, Administration [email protected]. Expressions of Interest close at COB on Tuesday 28 January 2014.

JON GIBBONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

NOTIFICATION – PRECAUTIONARY ASBESTOS REMOVAL AT KAVHADuring the week beginning 20 January 2014 work will be undertaken in areas around certain buildings in KAVHA to check for fragments of bonded asbestos and to remove any fragments found. This work will be carried out in accordance with prescribed procedures under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel and the guidance of a qualified hygienist.

The buildings affected are: • REO Building and public toilets • No. 11 Quality Row • Surgeon’s Quarters (Lions Club) • KAVHA Works Depot • Constables’ Quarters • Single and Double Boat Sheds.

Visitors to the site are asked to observe any exclusion zones that will be set up while the work is undertaken.

Enquiries should be directed to Keith Young, Acting KAVHA Site Manager on 22152.

Dated 15 January 2014 KEITH YOUNG

ACTING KAVHA SITE MANAGER


OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATORDISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

Tenders are invited for the purchase of the following items:

Quantity Description 1 Cane lounge suite with coffee table 1 VAX 1600 watt vacuum cleaner 1 White Chipboard set of three shelves 5 Office/waiting chairs 1 Reception desk made of Norfolk pine 1 Lectern on a stand

Inspections will only occur by prior arrangement between 2.00 pm and 3.00 pm on Tuesday 21 January and Wednesday 22 January 2014. Persons wishing to inspect the items should telephone the Office of the Administrator on 22152 to arrange a time for an inspection.

Tenders shall specify the item tendered for, the amount tendered and be enclosed in a plain envelope with the words “Surplus Equipment Tender” printed on the outside, and placed in the tender box at the Office of the Administrator, Kingston. (Note: this is separate from the Administration tender box).

No warranty is given in relation to any of the above items, including whether they are working or fit for purpose.

Tenders close at 12 noon on Wednesday 29 January 2014.

Dated 15 January 2014 KEITH YOUNG

OFFICIAL SECRETARY

AUCTIONEERS ACT 1926NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUCTIONEER’S LICENCE

To the Clerk of the Court of Petty Sessions

I, Denise Quintal and Les Quintal, of ECONORFOLK FOUNDATION, hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next sittings of the above-named Court, to be held on the first Tuesday of next month, for an Auctioneer’s Licence.

Dated 10 January 2014 DENISE QUINTAL AND LES QUINTAL

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NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHChristian Outreach

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

Pastor Dan Widdowson, Pastor David Naiteitei Telephone 22606

***Visitors most welcome*** SUNDAY MORNING Bible Study & Prayer 11amSUNDAY NIGHT Service 6pmWEDNESDAY 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 9.00amFIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH – 5.15 pmPiety Stall open before and after Sunday Mass.

UNITING CHURCHRev Karl Tui Telephone: 22179

Everyone smiles in the same language.SUNDAY 18th at 10 am: Praise and Worship Service. All welcomeTUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in the AM Band

OPPORTUNITY SHOPThe Opportunity Shop sells

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

Uniting Church Souvenir MagnetsNorfolk Island CDs

HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 NoonFriday: 2 pm to 6pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon

MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESSUNDAY 19th JANUARY 3.30pm Public Talk; Evidence of God in the world all around us”. 4.00pm Bible Study - Spiritual men serve the congregation. Micah 5 : 5Free Home Bible Studies are offered to people of all ages. All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n Kmh TIMEThursday 9th 1017.8 23.7 18.3 SSE 27 1457 0.0 11.9Friday 10th 1021.1 23.4 18.1 SSE 20 1545 0.0 6.1Saturday 11th 1019.1 23.7 18.0 ESE 20 1459 0.2 7.8 Sunday 12th 1015.9 24.0 18.1 E 19 1306 0.0 10.6Monday 13th 1015.8 24.2 18.8 SE 19 1146 0.0 10.7 Tuesday 14th 1018.9 24.1 19.4 SSE 20 1040 0.0 9.8Wednesday 15th 1022.0 24.0 18.2 SE 23 1616 0.6 9.2

METEOROLOGICAL DATA JANUARY 2014

CHURCH OF ENGLAND Reverend Bruce Ballantine-Jones.

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). 7.30pm Evening Prayer Service and Singalong 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 morning during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second Tuesday 7.30am

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPr. Mike Browning

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

KIDS’ CHURCH -9am Sundays –at the Community ChurchPRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone 22606 for details.LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY /SHARING -10:30am Wednesdays –upstairs at “Barney Duffy’s”YOUTH CHURCH -7pm Saturdays –St Barnabas’ Chapel /Parish CentreSCHOOL SCRIPTURE -9am Wednesdays

Come Worship With Us.

MONTHLY MEANS FOR JAN.. (All Years)MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 24.5MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 19.1DAILY SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.5

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR JANUARY : 0.8mmRAINFALL FOR 2014 TO DATE : 0.8mmMEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mmAVERAGE JANUARY RAINFALL : 86mmAVE JAN 1 TO END OF JANUARY : 86.6mm

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