The Norfolk ISLANDER · knowledge only the murderer would have had. It was probably the view of the jury. But it was, in fact, “in the public domain” (by virtue of the contents

Federal Court of AustraliaNew South Wales Registry

Law Courts Building, Queen’s Square, SydneyChief Justice Black, Justice Lander,

Justice Besanko - Glenn Peter Charles McNeill v. The Queen.On Tuesday morning, 4th December 2007, New

Zealand-born Glenn McNeill began an appeal against

his conviction for the murder of Janelle Patton on Norfolk Island in 2002.

The proceedings were relayed by video link to the Supreme Court in Norfolk Island, and considering the local interest that had been previously shown in the case, only 4 local residents were present to hear the interesting and far reaching arguments that were presented.

A feature of the video link screen was that it showed not only the Federal Court in Sydney, but tucked away in the left hand corner was a picture of the local courthouse and all who were present. The Judges could see this in Sydney and at the end of day one (Tuesday, 4th December), Chief Justice Black made the comment “that there did not seem to be much interest in the Island and he wondered if the Administration would continue with the video link”.

Fortunately they did. Readers will recall that McNeill, 29, was jailed in

July 2007 for 20 years for the brutal slaying of Ms Patton, whose battered body was found wrapped in black plastic at the Cockpit Reserve on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2002.

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They’ve reachedanother

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draws quickly to a close, it is Formal time at NICS.

Our picture, taken down at Kingston on Friday afternoon, shows the pupils of Year 10 prior to their very successful Formal which was held at “The Bounty Lodge”.

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Federal Court of Australia - continuedShe had suffered 64 injuries, including a broken

pelvis, ribs, a fractured skull and scores of slash and stab wounds which were inflicted with a fish knife.

The first day of the Appeal was mainly taken up with the three judges being given maps and photographs of the island and taken through the relevant sites by McNeill’s lawyer, Peter Garling, Senior Counsel.

The grounds of McNeill’s appeal was based partly on new evidence, but also on a challenge to the admissibility of the confession which McNeill maintained had been complete rubbish, the product of his mentally disturbed state.

The new evidence mentioned above came from information pointing out that the book Norfolk, Island of Secrets, by Tim Latham, which dealt with the murder, had been published in 2005 and distributed in New Zealand, where McNeill then lived.

The book said the only other identified set of prints on the plastic had come from a carpenter who had been working on building sites, where such plastic was used. One of those sites was near McNeill’s home in Little Cutter’s Corn.

Mr. Garling said that in his confession, McNeill said he had stabbed Janelle Patton to death and had picked up the black plastic “up the back of the building site”.

That had been presented by the prosecution, and backed up by the judge, as critical, because it was knowledge only the murderer would have had. It was probably the view of the jury. But it was, in fact, “in the public domain” (by virtue of the contents of the book Norfolk, an Island of Secrets).

Mr. Garling said there had been a rumour that Janelle Patton had been the victim of a hit-run accident.

McNeill had said in his confession that he had been driving and had bent down to pick up some cigarettes and hit someone. But evidence was available that McNeill could not have hit anyone with his car.

Mr. Garling SC, “we submitted to the jury, and we submit to this court, that when one examines a confession such as this, one is left with very real doubt whether this was an admission which reflects what occurred,” he said.

“The law has a long experience in recognising that people confess to crimes they did not commit.”

He pointed out that the judges would know, from experience, that the overwhelming majority of people convicted of a violent crime of murder such as this, come from a background of some connection of one with the other. Whether it be family, relationships, neighbourly, business or legal. In this case there was no suggestion of any connection.

The underpinning of the case is that this was a random killing between two people who were completely unknown to each other and in circumstances where the appellant (McNeill) was not said to be psychotic. In fact he was a person of good character in both Australia and New Zealand and enquiries had disclosed that there were no previous offences.

McNeill also told police he had put her in the boot and repeatedly stabbed her with a fish knife and then wrapped her body in black plastic. However, a pathologist said that four separate instruments had been used to attack Ms. Patton. He only referred to ‘a knife’ and his answers showed no knowledge whatsoever of the mix of weapons and did not reflect knowledge which the killer would have had.


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Federal Court of Australia - continued

Mr. Garling also said McNeill had confessed to the crime after police significantly overstated the forensic evidence against him.

He told the bench that he had told the jury that this confession could not have been true and the thrust of what the accused said could not have been true. He accompanied that with a submission to the jury that they could not accept the matter as being beyond reasonable doubt “because” he said “we could point rationally that there was evidence, sufficient to implicate another person who was not the appellant”.

On the last day of the hearing, Thursday, 6th December, Glenn McNeill was in the Court when David Frearson, Senior Counsel for the Crown made his submission to the bench. As can be gathered from the above, he set out to justify the Crown’s case against McNeill.

The bench questioned him extensively about the black plastic sheeting, the sunglasses which had been found in the vicinity and other points which had been raised by the defence.

In the Crown’s submission to the bench, they played a recording of the interview which Detective Sergeant Bob Peters had with McNeill in February 2006.

Mr. Garling made the following comment about the interview. “When one stands back and looks at the record of the interview, there is a clear impression that as the subject upon which the appellant is most knowledgeable, and he engages in the most detailed discussion with the police, is the subject of the motor vehicles - “no that wasn’t the one; “no I didn’t buy it, I was given it” - and so on. Of course that is a subject matter upon which the appellant would be, leaving aside the question of the murder, entirely well informed.

“We point to that fact to indicate that when he is dealing with other subject matters, he is entirely less knowledgeable and that, in our respective submission, is support for the proposition that he was confessing to a crime that he did not commit and of which he had the sketchiest details”.

The Court adjourned at 1.15 p.m. on Thursday and the Chief Justice gave each party 7 days in which to provide more information.

Our front page picture shows the Federal Court with Glenn McNeill in the top left of the picture. The inset which shows the interior of the Courthouse, Kingston is on the far left.

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The evening will celebrate those businesses selected by an independent judging panel as the best in their category, as well as that individual chosen as the best customer service person of the year. The Minister for Tourism will honour an individual for their contribution to the industry over the longer term.

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In Memoriam

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Keith, Nev, Gary and Anthony

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Cecily BiggOur sister passed away 3rd December 2004Always in our thoughtsForever in our hearts.

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An old ‘sentinel’ succumbs to theelements

Although it had weathered many storms and cyclones, and had been there as long as Louise and Jimbo Tavener and island residents can remember, the old dead pine tree behind “Just the Thing” in Burnt Pine came crashing down this week.

In its heyday it must have been a wonderful sight and may even have been there when the Pitcairners arrived in 1856. However, the ravages of time had reduced it to a gaunt, limbless stump and the old tree gave up its fight in the storm which we experienced during the week.

Try as we might, we could not find a photograph of the ‘old sentinel’.

While it has gone for ever, the decaying stump will provide a treasure trove for those who use pine knots in the manufacture of local souvenirs .

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Community Carols by CandlelightBy kind permission of the

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Wednesday 19th December commencing at 7.30pm.

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Consultation to continue on KAVHA heritage listing

Norfolk Island Minister for the Environment, Education and Social Welfare, Vicky Jack MLA has welcomed this week’s visit of the Australian Heritage Council (AHC), which for the first time held a full council meeting in Norfolk Island.

Mrs Jack said that the Australian Heritage Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on heritage matters. The Council assesses nominations for the National Heritage List, the Commonwealth Heritage List and the List of Overseas Places of Historic Significance to Australia. The Council also maintains the Register of the National Estate. The Council was first appointed on 19 February 2004 for a three-year term. In May 2007 a newly constituted Council was appointed by the then Minister for the Environment and Water Resources. In August 2007, the Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) was added to the National Heritage list, largely in recognition of the outstanding heritage value of the Third Settlement period.

“Council members were given detailed inspection tours through KAVHA and Cascade”, Mrs Jack said. “I personally found it very valuable to be able to explain the concerns raised by local landowners face

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Mrs Jack said that there has been ongoing consultation and information about possible World Heritage listing for KAVHA with the Norfolk Island community for at least the past 18 months. Such listing would provide a tremendous opportunity to tell the world of the significance of Norfolk Island. The Minister reaffirmed that the Norfolk Island Government continued to maintain its policy positions that there would be no new legal controls and no new layers of management, both of which would be delivered.

The Minister said that the new KAVHA Conservation Management Plan will be progressive and will support the ongoing community uses of KAVHA. The new Plan is expected to be available for public comment early in the new year.

Stephanie V JackMinister for the Environment, Education and Social

Welfare7th December 2007

Watawieh yorlyi?Well, in true Norfolk style up goes the marquee and

down comes the rain! Another great jazz week has finished and how

fortunate we were to have such great jazz artists come to Norfolk and play at the festival.

The week started with 2 dinner concerts and lunch concerts. Zenith New Orleans band entertained the audiences at the All Seasons Colonial with their traditional sound over dinner. During their short 3 day stay, these guys also played in town, on the radio, at Norfolk Video, at the brewery, basically anywhere they could set up.

Across the road, guitar great-Bruce Mathiske and his Sizzling Strings band played at the Governors Lodge for dinner. Joining Bruce throughout the evening was Trevor Bonney, Greg Young and jazz legend George Golla.

Trevor Furner from Newcastle was also a guest performer. We could have listened to them all night!

The Vipers from Wellington played during lunch and it was a pleasure to listen to Adrienne, Josh and Reuben. This young jazz trio are so talented and I hear they’ve been invited to play at another gig on Norfolk in 2008!

Brisbane groovers Kate, Peta and Stuart who make up Scat Man Du performed their wonderful sound at Wednesday’s matinee and again at the 2 main nights.

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2007 2006 2005Market %

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Just in time for Christmas!

New stock of homewaresBaskets, boxes, lamps, planter

boots and lots more.

Also new styles of shoes - perfect for the Christmas or New Year Party. New stocks of women’s clothing.

Thankfully the marquee managed to stay put after Tuesday’s storm and the concerts went ahead as planned. Scat Man Du got the crowd in the mood, Bruce Mathiske stepped up next and just about brought the ‘house down’ playing solo, on guitar and didgeridoo.

Jazz vocalist Virna Sanzone, wowed the audience with her wonderful songs from her new album. Then the moment we were waiting for, to hear one of the great jazz singer/songwriter’s Vince Jones. Vince is truly incredible and what a privilege it was to sit back and listen to his music.

Not forgetting the band members, on double bass Ben Waples, Simon Barker on drums and pianist Mat McMahon. Leslie Moore from the Australian Jazz agency was back to keep the programme rolling and the artists in check! No strangers to Norfolk, Jim Sutton from NZ and Russell Thornton from Newcastle were on island with their jazz groups.

This festival would not be possible without sponsors and volunteers. MAJOR: Governors Lodge Resort, All Seasons Colonial and Norfolk Air, Fosters product for dinner and lunch concerts. GOLD: South Pacific Resort hotel, Hibiscus Island resort and motels. SILVER: Advance Hire cars, Aloha rentals and Borrys hire cars.

Thank you to every-one who helped this week: George and all the staff at Radio Norfolk, new dad Andre, Mick, Lorry and Ruffy, door staff at all venues, Steve, Sue (great sandwiches!) and VIC staff, Wayne, Brent for being the compere, Tosca and Kelly, Netball girls, Mike and the works depot, Moochie and the electricity depot, St John’s officers Delwyn and Margaret, Jo at the brewery, Travel Centre for the

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tables and chairs, Chantelle at Norfolk Video, Rob and Toni at Photopress. (sorry if any-one was missed) .

Next years festival dates have been set for 1-5 December 2008.

Yoga and positive thinkingIt is important to realise that the main stresses in life

come not from the outside situations, but from your own mental and emotional reaction to them.

Through the practice of pranayama (breath control), asanas (postures) and meditation, you will be able to control the mind and keep it as tension free as possible. Positive thinking is the ability to stand back and be a “silent witness”. This can often mean dealing with the situation, rather than with your own emotional reaction to it.

Maintaining the proper mental attitude enables you to cope with a potentially stressful situation, and often transform it into an educational, and even enjoyable, experience.

“We must become the change we want to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi.

Classes are held upstairs in the Cyber Centre Tuesday and Thursday 5.30pm.

Tuesday’s class led by Sarah and Sue will led Thursday’s class.

Namaste.

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NICS says farewell to Julie South

“The school will be poorer that you won’t be there, but community groups will still have you, and we are delighted that that is the case” was one of the comments made last Saturday evening, 1st December, at the Norfolk Island Central School’s function in celebration of Julie South’s teaching career.

At the end of the present term, Julie, who has been teaching at NICS for the last 39 years, has relinquished her teaching position and is looking forward to redefining, revamping and renewing her life.

Governor’s Lodge was the setting for the farewell function and Julie’s teaching colleagues, both past and present, together with many community friends had gathered for the occasion.

Before giving a summary of Julie’s teaching career, School Principal Frank Stanton read out apologies that had been received from George Smith, President of the Parents and Citizens Association and Chief Minister Andre Nobbs. In his apology, Andre wrote in part “....thanks for the invitation to the celebration of Julie South’s teaching career. It would be appreciated if you could convey to Julie, on behalf of the Norfolk Island Government and myself, our appreciation of her dedication to the many years of teaching the pupils of NICS and wish her every success in the future and many full and happy years in her retirement. I still remember the many times she had me standing on the verandah in detention!”

Mr. Stanton then set the scene of Julie’s early teaching days. This information was gathered from a “sprightly young lad by the name of Ian McCowan who spent 13 years year, as a classroom teacher, Deputy Principal and Principal and that is an extraordinary feat”.

“She arrived on Norfolk in 1968 and in those days there was the Administrator and an Advisory Council and only teachers trained and accredited in NSW were appointed to NICS. Teachers were given a 3-year

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tenure, with the possibility of a 1-year extension, and that was after consultation with the Principal and the Advisory Council.

In those days the Principal was Mr. Ian Thiering and Julie starting teaching here in 1969 following a series of events, one of which was was quite tragic. Two teachers left suddenly for personal reasons and a young teacher was killed. She started as a temporary teacher and did a wonderful job - in fact she did such a good job she was made permanent a few years later.

“So that position was never filled by a N.S.W. accredited teacher and I wonder if Julie has been the only New Zealand trained and accredited teacher at Norfolk Island Central School.

“Julie was appointed permanently because of her many strengths. Her strengths in music, her knowledge of curriculum, her love for choir - she still has a beautiful singing voice. Amongst other things, she was intensely loyal to the school and she was an excellent staff member. The decision was made for Julie to stay - and stay she did - for 39 years!!

“Julie has many strengths - music, singing, sport, and a love of tennis but she also has a real orientation towards mathematics and science and a real love of astronomy.

“I have also been really impressed with a lot of other issues. She has a passion for music and choir and I would like to point out that I think it was that passion for music and choir that resulted in the school’s real and positive long-term relationship with Tim Lloyd and I accredit Julie with a large portion of that.

“Julie’s sense of community is something that I have been really impressed with. The work that she does for World Vision, Famine Fighters, the Royal A. & H. Show and the Book Club. She does it very quietly and without a fuss.

“Julie is now taking long service leave. She has relinquished her position, so I would like to say, on behalf of the school and the community, I hope you enjoy a peaceful and happy retirement from teaching but not from the community. I am trying to have Julie relieve at the school for long term absences. That is a real no-no with the Department of Education. You are not allowed to take casual work while you are on long service leave but Julie, you have broken the mould before, and I think you can do it again!”

Former Chief Minister and Minister for Education David Buffett said that it was a real pleasure for both he and his wife Margaret to be part of acknowledging and celebrating Julie’s teaching in Norfolk Island.

He went on to say “Frank has given acknowledgement of her academic tutoring at the school and I would like to elaborate on some of the areas he has mentioned in terms of her wider community contributions. There are many of them, but I am just going to select one or two.

“We are all aware that there are a number of community things that come out of the school in which Julie has been particularly involved.

“She is also involved in the children singing at the “Bounty” Ball. The community arrangements that prevail there have been wonderful.

“One of the major things coming out of the school is the school fraternities participation in the Annual Show. The school children fill the Supper Room every year and it is the teaching fraternity and their encouragement that has brought that on. We all know that Miss Bataille was a major force in encouraging the teaching fraternity to be there. With her passing, Julie principally picked up that task, and she has done it well.

“Frank, I have to say, that in all of this you mentioned 39-40 years - we are entering the Miss Bataille sort of sanctity - and that is really saying something for Julie and her term of service.

“May I mention two other areas? One is her contribution to the Choir. We all know that Julie personally has a wonderful voice and she has not only contributed personally in the Choir, but in recent times she has been the Choir leader and in that role she has encouraged and given pleasure to many in the wider community.

“The final area that I want to mention is that ‘den’ known as the Tennis club. For those who might need a bit more knowledge, that’s where you go early in the afternoon and don’t leave until early in the morning and that I might say, is before they had lights!!

“Notwithstanding all that, Julie particularly is an adept tennis player. She has represented Norfolk Island in the South Pacific Games and has been to international tournaments, particularly in New Zealand. In addition to that she has fostered the broad spectrum of tennis. She is very active with the the junior players who have received her encouragement. We both belong to a small group that administers a very small fund that endeavours to encourage youngsters and Julie is in the forefront of that area.

“If I move to the other spectrum, she has been involved with the Veteran’s tennis tournament for 18 years and this is still going. It is an international tournament with players coming from Australia, New Zealand as well as Norfolk Island. It brings people into the community and it brings people together within Norfolk Island.


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

9.30am commencing at the REO Cafe

NICS says farewell to Julie South - continued

“I want to add to the Headmaster’s words of ‘thank you’ in celebrating almost 40 years of living in this place - all of those years have been at the Norfolk Island school - but all of those years equally spreading joy amongst the Norfolk Island community.

“So Julie, in addition to the teachers, may I, on behalf of the wider community in Norfolk Island, and there are a number of them here this evening, say ‘thank you’ and join in your celebration of acknowledgement.

“The school will be poorer that you won’t be there, but these community groups will still have you and we are delighted that that is the case. Thank you Julie on behalf of us all”.

In her reply to Frank and David, Julie said “I have just loved my life on Norfolk Island and I am very grateful for it - forty years has gone in a flash.”

She thanked everyone for coming to the function, especially Helen Pedel, Maureen Tavener and Frank Stanton for getting everybody together, and said she really appreciated the colleagues, friends and all who had come along.

She thanked her teaching colleagues for the support and encouragement they had given her over the years. “We’ve learned a lot together and we have shared a lot together and there are memories galore as I look around” she said

Julie thanked Greg Quintal and his family; her community friends in the Tennis club and told how the late Miss Faye Bataille had been her mentor and had looked after her from the very first, and she felt honoured to have followed in her footsteps.

To her many Norfolk family friends - Mera Martin, Noelle Burrell, Margaret Buffett, Sue and Basil Randall - “we have shared many things - 21st Birthdays, Weddings, new babies and sometimes funerals”.

“I would have liked Mildred Bataille to have been here as she has been a big force in my life in the community and we have done a lot together. It is good to see John and Margaret Smith as we go back a long way. School wasn’t the same then as I had to take my little class across the road three times a day to the Uniting Church hall and I could, she said with a chuckle in her voice, fit through the stile much better then!”

“If I haven’t mentioned people personally, I do appreciate everything you have done for me and thank you again.

“Forty years does seem a long time, it is a bit like the Bayeux Tapestry, it keeps on going. That’s a bit like the life of a teacher - it keeps on going. The years haven’t been the same, and you might ask ‘how can you last 40 years in one job?’ But it isn’t one job when you think about all the things you do each day. You’re the nurse, the interior decorator, the dogsbody, the judge, jury and at times the executioner - and then you finally get to teach. It all adds up to something that gives you a lot back and I thank everybody for their contribution.

‘That was my A-B-C - my three Rs - reading ‘riting and ‘rithmatic perhaps will now be - retire, relax and resign - or maybe I will have to redefine, revamp and renew - but I am looking forward to whatever comes my way”.

During her time at NICS, she has taught in Middle Primary, and at the finish of her address, Helen Pedel, Assistant Principal Infants, together with Maureen Tavener and Roz Tierney had the pleasant task of presenting Julie with a magnificent 2-piece set of Wedgwood flower and fruit bowls.

- Tom.


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A Wartime DiaryWritten by Captain Dick Stevenson, “N” Force2 NZEF 1942-1943. (Continued from last week).Wednesday 30/09/42 - Went to see Thornton again

and tee things up with him. The Col approved to (the) gun position. Nobbs’ Paddock. Went out with Capt. Hitchcock in the afternoon and had a look at various camp sites with a view to water storage. Weather fine and warm. Very quiet evening in the barracks.

Thursday 1/10/42 - Weather fine and warm. Went to Ball Bay and did a reconnaissance for LAA positions. Not too good so far. Also had a look at Cascade first thing in the morning. Hudson bomber passed over just after nine flying fairly high 8000 – 9000ft. Capt Walt and I went to Ball Bay again in the afternoon. Had a trip out to the Norwegian ship per barge.

Friday 2/10/42 - Weather dull but clear. Went to Ball Bay on LAA reconnaissance. One or two fair covering positions. Later on had a look over Kingston around the jetty etc. During the afternoon visited Cascade with a view to covering landings etc. Bit of a job with these roads. They are shown on the map but not on the ground. Had a look at the aerodrome. It is marvellous what these bulldozers can do.

Saturday 3/10/42 - Had a look round Kingston once again and found one or two more possible sites. Wrote up my notes on the proposed gun sites. Watched the cargo coming off at Kingston. Facilities very poor. Went along to Dewey’s to an evening. Nothing startling and remained reasonably sober.

Sunday 4/10/42 - Went to Church this morning. What a shock. The Chapel is a beautiful place, must get some snaps of it. Thoroughly enjoyed the service. God knows when I last went to C of E Service. During the afternoon went to Mr. Davidson at Anson Bay to a pottery (Putting) afternoon. Very enjoyable, stopped for tea and had quite a nice evening.

Monday 5/10/42 -Had another look at Cascade today. Very difficult place to work on. However, found a suitable place but access is very difficult. However it will have to be used as there is not much alternative. Corvette paid us a visit at noon. Chief mechanic in the afternoon put a new pump on Wattie’s car. Seems ok now. Won 6 shillings playing poker at Mrs. Halls.

Tuesday 6/10/42 - Did a coastal reconnaissance from Ball Bay to Cascade during the morning. Called in at Wattie’s place. Two little naval craft came in about lunch time. This place is getting like the port of Wellington. Ships all over the place. Went out to the T233 and had a few spots with the 1st and 2nd officers. Fine chaps. NZ of course.

Wednesday 7/10/42 - Spent most of the day at the Kingston Pier. Our ship arrived during the morning and started to unload in the afternoon. I have to check all the stuff as it comes off. What a job. Had a visit from a Flying Fortress during the morning. Weather still fine and clear.

Thursday 8/10/42 - Rained quite hard during the morning and owing to the rough weather the boat could not be worked, so had a comparatively easy day. Took a truck for a run and got bogged completely. However managed to get back home intact. Weather cleared up during the afternoon, but the roads were still very slippery. Wrote a letter home to send back with Col. Hunt.

Friday 9/10/42 - Troops arrived this morning. Went to Ball Bay but rough seas switched the landing to Kingston. The C.O. put me in charge of the dispatch and transport of the various units. Oh boy ! what a job. Managed to get them away ok. Big conference of all officers tonight and I did quite a spot of transport driving, taking all the officers home to their units. Jock came ashore in the afternoon and informed me of my promotion. Very pleased to hear it too.

Saturday 10/10/42 - Remaining troops came ashore this morning and a fair amount of cargo, rations etc. Col Barry relieved me of the job and allowed me to join the unit. Collected all my gear in the afternoon and Wattie drove me out to the camp. It was a pleasure to get with the boys again even though we are roughing it. No tents or gear ashore yet so conditions are fairly primitive. Went to the dance tonight and it was bloody awful. Too many there and the floor was frightful.

Sunday 11/10/42 - Went to Ball Bay 7am this morning with the QMaster. Too early for a Sunday morning. Still no tents or cooking gear. We are living on the verandah of an old house and the sooner we take it over the better. Lockheed Hudson came over this morning and circled the place two or three times. Still living on hard tack, bully beef and biscuits. Bill Thornton paid us a visit this afternoon.

Monday 12/10/42 - Went on the scrounge for vegetables this morning. Managed to get enough for a feed for the troops. Had my first ride on a horse after lunch. Jock, Bill, Con and I went up to Mt Pitt per horse. Made arrangements with the local baker, Don Hickey, for a batch of bread. Jock and I went to tea with Mr. Martin, one of the storekeepers, and spent the evening there.

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Last chance to satisfy your tattie fix!

The doors to Healthy Habit will be closing on Friday, 14th December

2007, for the last time.

A huge ‘thank you’ to everyone for the support shown to us while we’ve been

in ‘Healthy Habit’Justin, Melissa and family

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my wife Mary had an accidental fall and broke her femur and 4 ribs. Hotel staff rendered immediate assistance and two lady ambulance bearers conveyed Mary to the Norfolk Island Hospital. The CEO, Mr McCowan, Doctor McNamara and Hospital and X-ray Staff could not have done more to make Mary comfortable and then arranged a Medical Evacuation back to Brisbane for Othopaedic Surgery.

An Officer from Customs/Immigration came to the hospital about 10pm and arranged all necessary clearance papers for our departure. A Police Officer came to the Hospital at about midnight and rendered assistance to enable me to leave a Hire car and get to the correct part of the Airport. Two male ambulance bearers conveyed Mary to the Care Flight Plane at about midnight. I understand that all Ambulance personnel are Volunteers.

The evening and night was quite a traumatic time for Mary and to a lesser degree for me. We are in our 70s.

Its times like these that we realise more fully the great service that all of these people perform for out benefit.

Unfortuantely, we cannot recall the names of all the persons involved but rest assured they all have our most sincere thanks. Mary and I would like that thanks to be conveyed publicly through the medium of your newspaper. With people like this, Norfolk Islanders and visitors will be in excellent hands.

Thomas & Mary Mahon. Bribie Island. Queensland.

Post Office and Philatelic Bureau

Christmas Trading HoursMonday 24th December 9.00am – 5.00pm

Mail closes 3.30pmTuesday 25th December - Closed

Wednesday 26th December - ClosedThursday 27th December 9.00am – 5.00pm

Friday 28th December 9.00am – 5.00pmMail closes 3.30pm

Saturday 29th December - ClosedSunday 30th December - Closed

Monday 31st December - 9.00am – 5.00pmMail closes 3.30pm

Tuesday 1st January - ClosedWednesday 2nd January - 9.00am – 5.00pm

NZ Mail closes 1.30pm

What’s happening in the Bicentennial Complex

Late night openingduring ShopFest

11 – 14 December 2007

The Post Office and Philatelic Bureau open 9.00am - 8.00pm

The staff will be there to assist with all postal services prior to Christmas

The Post Office has just received shipments of Christmas goodies

This is a first time offered service by the Post Office

Don’t miss out, come in and browse

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Liquor BondThe Liquor Bond Retail open at

9.30am – 8.00pm

Come in and let the Staff assist you to choose your Christmas Beverages

11am - Today! 8th DecemberChristmas Party for

Silky Oaks Saddle Club RidersSanta and his Reindeers calling...Please wear red or green shirts, Santa or pixie hats for photos

FOR SALE

GARAGE SALE - Combined garage sale - Sunday 12noon start. Lovely plants for Christmas presents. Silky Oaks Stables

Our Year 10 Formal was held last night and thanks to the efforts of our Year 10 Advisor Mrs Bev Cooke along with our Year 10 students and parents, it was a most enjoyable evening. I would particularly like to thank Mrs Cooke, our Year 10 students and parents, Glen and Joanne Elliott from The Bounty Lodge for providing the wonderful venue, the Patisserie for the incredible food, Judy and Kerry Roberts for their assistance on the night and to our student helpers who gave up their time to come and assist. Thank you to Suzy Wright, Kalesi Naiteitei, Kaitlyn Sheridan, Georgie Gray, Joel Kelly, Brooke Donald, Alana Donald and Emilee Nicolai.

Another major event this week was the SRC Leadership Day (pictured) at the South Pacific Resort Hotel on Thursday. Mrs Hawkins and Mrs Magri did a wonderful job in organising a valuable learning experience for our SRC and Youth Assembly

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ATTENTION

TO MEMBERS OF THE NI HEALTHCARE FUNDMembers are reminded that accidents or illness that started or occurred overseas (including Australia and New Zealand) are NOT covered by the Healthcare Fund for treatment of that accident or illness overseas.

IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT MEMBERSPURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE

WHEN VISITING THE MAINLAND

Members referred off island for treatment will be covered by the Healthcare fund for the condition for which they were referred - but no other unrelated illnesses or accidents that started or occurred overseas, therefore it is recommended that you purchase travel therefore it is recommended that you purchase travel insurance.

School News - continuedstudents as well as our Sporting

House Captains. I was very impressed with

our Year 1/2 students and their teachers when they performed Christmas Carols at Whiteoaks on Thursday. The audience were captivated by the children and Mrs Pedel, Mrs Roberts and Lauren Tierney did a wonderful job in guiding the students.

All the very best to Kaitlyn Sheridan who will be representing us at the Mathematics and Science Conference for girls at the University of Newcastle. We wish Kaitlyn all the best for this exciting adventure and I thank her family, Mr Chris Randle, P&C, Rotary, Lions and the Quota Club for their kind support.

Finally, a reminder that our Christmas Concert will be held next Wednesday December 12th on the school oval. The evening will begin with a picnic at 5.30pm with the concert itself commencing at 6.30pm. Students in years Kinder to 11 will be performing and the concert should finish by 8pm.

RegardsFrank Stanton

CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2008

The Churchill Trust invites Australian citizens over the age of 18 years of age resident in Norfolk Island to apply for a 2008 Churchill Fellowship.

A Churchill Trust Fellowship is not an award of a specific sum of money, but sponsorship by the Trust of approved travel and payment of certain allowances.

The Churchill Trust has helped many Norfolk Island residents to travel to undertake stud-ies or investigations. Over time, the Trust has assisted residents to undertake training and studies in wide range of topics beneficial to Norfolk Island. Examples include ambulance training, remote area first aid practices, wine making, search and rescue, arthritis treatment and management, tree propagation and land rehabilitation, historical research, linguistics, sports administration and coaching, and Nor-folk Island’s flora and fauna.

There are no prescribed qualifications for the award – merit is the primary test. However, applicants must be willing to share the results of their Fellowship with the community.

Persons who have previously received a Churchill Fellowship are ineligible for a fur-ther Fellowship. Further information and Ap-plication Forms can be obtained from the Ad-ministrator’s Office at Kingston (ph. 22152).

Applications must be lodged with the Admin-istrator’s Office by close of business on Fri-day 29 February 2008.

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Visit of Australian

Heritage CouncilMr. Tom Harley, Chairman

of the Australian Heritage Council together with 6 other members of the Council (pictured above), visited the island this week.

The Acting Administrator Mr. Owen Walsh and his wife Bianca hosted a Reception at Government House on Tuesday evening of this week for members of the Council and a number of local residents.

“I think that it is important for people in your position who have responsibility for Heritage to actually come out to places like Norfolk to see the lay of the land as it were, and to meet the people. Hopefully during your stay on the island , you will see a lot and meet a lot of people and hear their views on what is happening on Norfolk and the directions it is taking” Mr. Walsh said in his welcoming address

In replying on behalf of the guests, Mr. Tom Hartley thanked Owen and Bianca for the welcome. “We have come because we want to understand the impact of what we do and this visit has been invaluable to us” he said.

During the evening, I had the opportunity to have a few words with Mr. Hartley and he told me that the Heritage Council is an advisory body to the Australian Government’s Minister for Heritage and Environment, Mr. Peter Garrett.

“One of the things we do is recommend places for listing on the National List of the Commonwealth. We are very conscious of the impact of all the things we do because it has many positive aspects. It helps to promote the place; it helps people of a much broader audience to understand the history of a place and its significance; it helps to preserve the place and to bring support to help this preservation” he said.

“We came here because we know how popular this island is and we wanted to understand the impact of what we are doing. We also wanted to see and to understand some of the issues”.

I asked Mr. Hartley if he could comment on the worry local residents had about land titles on the island. In his reply he said “that the group had certainly picked up the concerns and we were aware of it because of the public consultation process. Two of our members have been here many times, but none of the rest of the Council had been here and we really wanted to find out for ourselves”.

He went to say that while he could not speak for the rest of his party, he was stunned, and could not imagine anything as beautiful, particularly KAVHA. “It is an incredible place and I have been to many Heritage and Convict sites, but I think this is the jewel. What I would love to see is it being interpreted and opened up

in a way that preserves all the good elements and the beauty of it and the local community to own it”.

- Tom.

Proceeds in aid of theNorfolk Island Hospital

Breast Cancer Trust

will be open for inspection on

WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER from 1.00p.m. - 3.30p.m.

Open House

EVERYONE WELCOMEADMISSION

Adults $7.00 - Children Free(Must be accompanied by an adult)

The Acting Administrator, Owen Walsh and Mrs. Bianca Walsh advise that

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What’s On At The Movies?

The Ferny Lane Theatre

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THIS WEEK COMING SOON!

Hairspray (PG) Friday, 7 December 7.30 pm Saturday, 8 December 7.30 pm Sunday, 9 December 5.30 pm

Mr Brooks (M) Friday, 14 December 7.30 pm Saturday, 15 December 7.30 pm Sunday, 16 December 5.30 pm

Snack bar available – car parking provided off Grassy Road

The Ferny Lane Theatre

Adults $12 – Children $6 (under 15)

This week “Hairspray”, a comedy/musical featuring John Travolta, Nikki Blonsky, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Christopher Walken and more ……

It’s 1962 in Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, an overweight high-school student with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion – to dance.

She wins a spot on the local TV dance program and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity.

But she earns the wrath of the prettiest girl in school, whose mother just happens to operate the TV station. Can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate the races on a television show without denting her “do”?

Rated PG

From 14 December “Mr Brooks”, a drama/thriller starring Kevin Costner, Demi Moore and Dane Cook

Earl Brooks is a successful businessman, philanthropist, loving father and devoted husband. Seemingly, he’s perfect. But Mr Brooks has a secret – he is an insatiable serial killer, so lethally clever that no one has ever suspected him. He has managed to control his cunning alter-ego Marshall. Until an amateur photographer witnesses his one last murderous urge. Brooks finds himself entangled in the dark agenda of an opportunistic bystander, as well as hunted by the unorthodox and tenacious detective, Tracy Atwood. Can Mr Brooks outsmart his adversaries and conceal his shocking double life from his wife and daughter or will someone expose his crimes and his identity once and for all? Rated M

From 21 December “The Simpson’s Movie”Friday, 28 December “One Fine Day” – live theatre

– an extraordinary one-man play

Christmas Special To Sydney

Norfolk Air has released a very attractive special for Norfolk Island residents to enjoy a short break, just prior to the Christmas rush.

• Depart to Sydney on Wednesday 12th December.

• Return from Sydney on either Saturday 15th December or Sunday the 16th December.

• Airfare per adult is $479.00 inclusive of taxes.

Children can travel for $406.00 per child inclusive of taxes.

To book any of these fantastic fares contact your local travel agents Travelworld or Burnt Pine Travel on Norfolk Island. Don’t delay as seats are limited.

Further information is available from Norfolk Air on 23787 or 50073 or by email to [email protected]

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Below are Tim Bailey and fiancé Samatha MacLeod at Bedrock.

Channel 10 Weather Crosses

Live From Norfolk Island

What an interesting week of weather we turned on for the visiting Channel 10 weather crew from Sydney. The team, lead by veteran weather reporter Tim Bailey, arrived last Sunday and spent 4 evenings doing their normal weather reports from Norfolk Island.

The visit was arranged by Norfolk Island Tourism GM Steve McInnes who met Tim at a function in Sydney earlier this year. Being a Tasmanian, Tim had always wanted to visit Norfolk Island so Steve and Tim worked on getting Channel 10 to agree to the visit and the live broadcasts.

(Tim has recently become engaged to a friend of Steve’s, Samantha MacLeod, who joined him on this trip)

The Channel 10 news and weather is broadcast live to over 1million viewers in Sydney and regional NSW/ACT. The live crosses were made possible with the use of sophisticated satellite equipment which the crew brought with them.

Tim Bailey made 3 live broadcasts during each news bulletin giving us a total of 8 minutes of exposure each night. Those on Norfolk with Foxtel were able to view the broadcasts live.

The first broadcast on Monday night was from the clifftop at Anson Bay with the beautiful bay and coastline providing a very scenic backdrop.

Tuesday night was broadcast between showers from the Kingston Pier area and featured the Pier Store Museum, Kingston Pier, the Crankhouse and Civil Hospital buildings. Jazz guitarists Bruce Mathiske was featured in one of the live crosses promoting the Jazz in the Pines Festival.

Wednesday night the crew sought shelter from the wind at Ball Bay and a small group of locals turned up to chat to Tim and wave signs in the background sending messages to family and friends back in NSW.

The final broadcast was from Bedrock at Duncombe Bay and a perfect evening provided a stunning backdrop and sensational TV viewing.

Over the four nights Tim spoke very passionately about Norfolk and our history and we received over 32 minutes of airtime during prime viewing time.

If we were to run one 30 second TV commercial during the Channel 10 News it would cost $6,800 – this will give you an idea of the value of this promotion.

Our thanks go to Norfolk Air who provided freight for the satellite gear, Burnt Pine Travel and UAC for their assistance with the freight; Borry’s and the Pines Group who provided vehicles and accommodation for the group; and to all of the businesses and locals who provided venues and hospitality for the crew.

Tim, Samantha and the crew loved their week here and said they can’t wait to come back to Norfolk with friends and family for a holiday.

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Thank YouAlicia Kim Andre Dylan and Izak would like to

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Many thanks also to family and friends who have sent good wishes and helped out in the many and varied ways - Thank you all so much.

We are both overwhelmed by the love, good wishes and support during this time.

Melissa is progressing very positively with her treatment and both Melis, Mart, Kya and Alani will be home in the New Year.

God bless and thank you. Coral and Enoch.

Vale

Dr John M ChadwickOn Tuesday 4th December, 2007 Dr John passed

away peacefully at his home in Buderim Qld after a short illness.

Dr John and Josanne have been coming to the island for about 24 years, sometimes two to three times a year. John also assisted at the Norfolk Island hospital as a locum several times.

His ashes will be brought to the island and interned in the garden of reflection in January by his loving wife Josanne, daughter Shae, son in law Alden and grandsons Benjamin and James.

In Loving Memory

Shaune Pedel27.12.1970 – 9.12.2006

“Some days just go by and others feel like they will never end. But there are moments within those days where you stop and think of the times that have made you laugh, smile and cry. You remember how special that moment was and you silently thank those who were there. Because you know that time, that moment will stay with you forever and in years to come you will look back and realise how you were touched so preciously by those who you loved and cared about your with all your heart.”

We miss you bro....Love always,Chookie and Jess xoxoxo

Sleep softly now my darling child, your journey’s at an end.

The road you chose was not for us, so many twists and bends.

The world will keep revolving but we’ve shed so many a tear.

Just know that we have loved you though it seemed so hard to hear.

Your mother’s arms have cradled you and held you through the night.

To let you go was hard to do but we know that it was right.

The peace that always passed you by is now within your grasp.

Please hold on tight to God’s right hand and know that it will last.

Sleep softly now my darling child your time for rest is here.

Remember that we love you and will hold your memory dear.

Love always, from Mum and Dad and all your family.

Club L.The Club L Christmas function will be held at the

Golden Orb at 6.00pm on Thursday, 13th December. Finger food will be served. Cost is $15.00pp and it is BYO.

Please bring along a $15.00 gift for Santa’s sack. Come along in your Chrissie tinsel girls.

For catering purposes please contact Fenella on 23168 or Lynne on 22286 by mid-day, Wednesday 12th December.

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Missing ship found - all on board safe and well

For two days this week, Norfolk Island was an important refuelling stop for aircraft searching for the missing sailing ship Alvei which was eventually found 760km north of North Cape, New Zealand, at 10.15am, Norfolk time, on Thursday, 6th November. The ship was found by a Royal New Zealand Orion while searching an area along its intended route to New Zealand.

Rescue Co-ordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) spokesman Mike Roberts said aircraft had also been searching between New Zealand’s Bay of Islands and Norfolk Island. New Caledonian and Australian authorities had also been investigating.

The 90-year old square rigged sailing ship Alvei, a 28m steel-hulled ship left Port Vila in Vanuatu on November 13th and was expected to reach New Zealand on December 1st.

Captain Evan Logan told search authorities his ship had been delayed because of unfavourable winds.

There are nine people on board the ship, including four Australians, three Americans, a New Zealander and an Englishman aged between 27 and 66. The group had been helping run a medical clinic on the side of an active volcano on the remote Vanuatu Island of Ambryn.

“RCCNZ thanks everyone who has been involved in the search. This is an excellent result and a tribute to the hard work and dedication of all involved,” search co-ordinator Mike Roberts said.

Speaking from his home in the US state of Utah, ship owner Henk Meuzelaar said he was relieved to hear the good news.

“It is excellent. I am glad I haven’t been saying that everything should be well and then finding out that it wasn’t,” Dr Meuzelaar said.

The vessel is expected to arrive in port in eight to 10 days.

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Surprise tribute to airline founder

By WARWICK RASMUSSEN - Waikato Times

Thursday, 06 December 2007An unlikely source was thanked for his contribution

to Hamilton International Airport’s profile during the official opening of the airport’s upgraded $15.5 million terminal.

While Prime Minister Helen Clark and King Tuheitia today had the honour of declaring the bigger, better terminal open, the airport chairman paid tribute to Kiwi Air founder and former city councillor Ewan Wilson.

His company started transtasman travel out of the city in 1995, but grounded the following year owing millions of dollars.

In his speech, chairman Jerry Rickman said Mr Wilson had a “massive impact” on helping the airport survive.

“(Former airport chief executive) Barry (O’Connor) and Ewan worked closely together to create the first opportunity for New Zealanders to fly to Australia from an airport other than Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch,” he said.

“It was the first of the peanuts and cola airlines in New Zealand.”

Mr Rickman said while Kiwi Air did eventually fail and even owed the airport $150,000 it paved the way for a successful facility.

“In hindsight, Ewan might have done it differently and Kiwi Air might still be flying the skies. But there is a delightful irony. While Kiwi’s debt was a cost, it was also an investment.

“In today’s terms $150,000, in my view, is a very low level of investment to create a transtasman business that 12 years later continues to thrive.”

Speaking from Norfolk Island today, Mr Wilson told the Times it was an “unexpected honour” to be mentioned in the speech.

He said the Kiwi Air experience was one he regarded with “great fondness” and one that was a “worthwhile but painful project”.

The four-stage upgrade of the airport’s terminal, begun in February last year, has increased floor space by about 60 per cent and vastly improved international passenger facilities, check-in counters and parking facilities.

Gone are the days of collecting luggage from the trailer of a small tractor and parking cars on grass, said airport chief executive Chris Doak.

He described the new terminal as a “coming of age” for the city and the region one doubly pleasing because the project came in slightly under budget and under time.

Mr Doak said company energy could now shift to increasing the airport’s size and reputation.

Expanding the airport included extending the runway to take more and larger aircraft particularly freight and development of the aviation hub, dubbed Titanium Park.

The airport company is owned by Hamilton City and Waipa, Waikato, Matamata-Piako and Otorohanga district councils.

Speaking on behalf of the five councils, Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston said the new terminal was an “important milestone in the history of the airport”.

“The challenge for the airport board was to build a terminal to budget, to be functional, affordable and practical and, above all, a terminal good enough for the Waikato.

“This new terminal achieves those objectives and is meeting the expectations of its users.”

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$ 25.00 — Medical Evacuation Levy for the period 1 December 2007 to 29February 2008.

The next levy day will be 1 March 2008.

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� Have you received a levy notice and wish to apply for an exemption onthe basis of an income of $3,500.00 or less for a single person or$7,000.00 for a married couple or bona fide de-facto couple, for theperiod of 6 months before the levy day?

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If you wish to apply for suspension of the Healthcare and/or Medical EvacuationLevy you will need to provide confirmation from your Alternative Health Coverprovider of exactly what level of cover is provided in regards to medical costsyou may incur on Norfolk Island and confirmation that your Private Health Coverwill meet the cost of a medical evacuation. You may wish to apply for asuspension of the Healthcare Levy only and pay the Medical Evacuation Levy.

Please note that application forms for exemption or suspension to pay the abovelevies are available from the Healthcare Office, Kingston and must be madewithin 30 days of the levy day. Late applications will not be accepted.

National Park News And ViewsLast week NICS year 10 student Jackie Gatland

gained work experience by assisting the Park Rangers on their normal round of duties. Part of her experience was to write the weekly news article for the local papers. The article follows.

Pressures on Norfolk Island’s Land.We are extremely lucky to be living on this

beautiful Island which has an abundance of plants and trees. Unfortunately for Australia a large amount of Australia’s land has been cleared and destroyed due to human activities such as farming and urbanising. Here on Norfolk Island I recommend we take action now and try to decrease the pressures destroying Norfolk Island’s land to make the environment more sustainable.

You may not realise it but a large amount of what you see in Norfolk Island’s flora and forestry are actually unwanted introduced plants which compete for valuable rooting ground with Norfolk natives. This is one of the main pressures to Norfolk Island’s land. Species include guava, olive, morning glory and tobacco. Something that individuals can do to reduce this pressure is weed out your property of these pests, but don’t worry about planting natives yourself because you will be surprised at how many natives will grow back after weeding.

Another pressure which also results from human impact is feral chickens. They scratch around on the forest floor disturbing the dead leaves which act as mulch to the trees and plants. Seeds are also dug up from the chickens making it impossible for the offspring of plants to grow. Feral chickens are a nuisance all round and need to be taken control of to insure a sustainable future for Norfolk’s land.

The major reason why Australia’s native bushland was lost was because of the incredibly high population of humans. This resulted in land being cleared for houses, buildings, farming land and recreational areas. Here on Norfolk Island we have an advantage of a small population so we do not have such a demand in housing. But our population is growing and already you can see that new buildings have been put up. We need to ensure that here on Norfolk Island we do not lose control of the amount of people coming to Norfolk Island and the amount of buildings we have.

Norfolk Island’s environment is special and unique so let’s keep it that way!

(Jackie Gatland)See you in the Park………

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There appears to have been an increase in the amount of litter being found along the roadsides recently. Those who throw rubbish out of the car window or fail to properly cover their loads are not only acting irresponsibly, but are leaving themselves open to Police action if they are caught.

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Letters to the EditorDear Sir,I read the article “from the desk of the Chief

Minister” islander 1st December and have had to read it over and over in particular the glossy image painted in regards to the Immigration trends and the large number of advertisments for employment vacancies. I am sorry, I can not feel the the same enthusiastic views as the Chief Minister, when I

receive my power bill, phone bill and now surprise surprise the green slips have arrived for Christmas (HealthCare).

The good news about the tourist figures and population trends do not help me when I visit Foodland or when I top up at the bowser.

I do not feel enthusiastic when I get my letter in the mail stating that I may have overlooked payment, and no action will be taken to recover the outstanding balance for fourteen days from the date of this letter. It is in fact embarrasing to say the least, when I was once able to pay my bills up front and on time. It may be worthwhile to check on how many outstanding letters are being sent out, compared to the past?

It is one thing to try and ascertain why long term families are leaving the island and report on those who are leaving for the sake of further education for their children and other reasons unrelated to Norfolk


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Letters to the Editor - continued Island’s financial climate, but one has to consider the many that are trapped financially and can not move. The ones that receive letters stating court action is next, and those who have no other option but to sit here and suck up and tighten their belt, only to have a new increase in fee’s or food and petrol price rise dumped on their lap.

As for the jobs being advertised, does it really mean a shortage of skills? It is quite obvious that the jobs being advertised reflect those of a high staff turn over. What wage do they offer? It could also be an indication that there aren’t the local people to fill the positions, because they are leaving? One can not afford to be unemployed here, so I am certain if one was un employed one would have only two options, leave the island or take the work that is on offer?

It is with great news to hear of alternate energy but there was a chinese saying that I came across just this week which says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” So lets get moving on alternate energy and lets get the price of electricity down before moving mountains and creating a harbour.

I support any proposed creation of new enterprise on Norfolk Island, but not when it is in direct competition to existing business. It is only too evident that there are many who have goods within their stock that directly is in competition to others importers. Whilst competition is good for the consumer, it is cut throat for all importers. To have a Government compete with another company already established does not support sustainability.

How can we increase the flow of money on the island to enable higher wages? What products can be manufactured on Norfolk Island to enable the island to be more self supportive? Where is the brainstorming? No matter how ridiculous it sounds how many successful ideas do you need to create wealth on Norfolk Island without hurting anyone? Importantly the new enterprises need to be new and not in conflict with an already established business. Why not work with local business, what an ideal place for a TAFE to study Hospitality.

Has Norfolk Island ever been considered by NASA as a ground station or an observatory? Could the Armed forces benefit by setting up a permanent training camp on Norfolk Island? Whilst one could have a great belly laugh at the ideas, who knows what could come from such seemingly ridiculous ideas? We are in need of a new income for Norfolk Island, to supplement what we already have. Tourism is a very fragile industry which can be boom or bust at the drop of a hat. The ever increasing fuel prices, competition from other tourist destinations and airlines, or something as simple as a national strike can cause heavy damage to our economy. Without a supplemental income it could be the last straw.

I do not intend this letter as a slur against our current Government and whilst there can be a lot negatives written within the local paper, there are a equal amount of positives that can be said for our MLA’s. They where elected at a time of uncertainty, they have created or endeavoured to create confidence in their governance. A politician can not please everyone all of the time, if at all, however please consider the community has sucked in and have worked together to try and pull this island through the hard times and the island spirit will always remain despite the changes.

Allan

Dear Sir,Re: Island Clean-UpThere seems to be no lack of rubbish on the roads

on this beautiful island.That gives us all an opportunity to get out there

on Sunday for the Clean-up that Lou and Jimbo have organised.

It also gives those who traditionally throw rubbish out of their vehicles an opportunity to change their habits and litter their back yard with their empty cans and cigarette packets rather than tossing it out of the windows of their vehicles onto the road.

RegardsKen Nobbs

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Letters to the Editor - continuedDear Sir,I would just like to provide some factual information

that may help the author of a letter that appeared in last week’s Norfolk Islander. Proposals for any initiative that are presented to the Norfolk Island Government – or for any Government for that matter, cannot be given full consideration without some form of documentation. Although the Executive were presented verbally with far less data than was listed in last week’s paper, we most definitely encouraged a formal document to ensure transparency and accurate decision-making. I have personally visited current projects and commended and discussed future plans and initiatives undertaken by the author of the letter and find it disappointing that a significant amount of effort has gone into a letter to the paper, rather than into a presentation to NIG.

As for the remarks allegedly made by a “senior minister” regarding anti-Australian sentiment, I would be very disappointed were I to find any Member of the Assembly with such views. All members of the Legislative Assembly have been and will continue to work positively with the Australian Government; we both have much to gain from a positive and productive partnership. As an external territory we could have no better partner as we go forward, and as an ex Australian serviceman I am both proud to be a Norfolk Islander and proud to have an association with Australia.

We as a government have made available every opportunity for any member of the community to be heard. Many local initiatives have been assisted on a range of levels and will continue to be, we have as required bought in independent probity officers to ensure social justice and continue to work with Australian departments to enable community access to an ombudsman office independent of Norfolk Island. Our current system of government is working, and working very well. We will always find time to take on board suggestions or initiatives, however to provide our best assessment of any proposal we require some documentation. I hope the penny has dropped.

RegardsAndre Nobbs

Chief Minister

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Letters to the Editor - continuedDear Jonno and Jo.As usual New Kids on The Block have put out the

Santa Letter Box and this letter was sent to Santa at the North Pole. All the boys and girls of all ages can write to Santa too and post it in the mail box outside the shop.....

Dear SantaI have tried so hard to be a good mum in 2007. My

children are well fed, clean including their polished shoes when they go to NICS and Banyan Park. They get all the love and cuddles and kisses that I can muster up even when I’m exhausted.

This year I have cooked seven dozen sausages, buttered eight loaves of bread on demand for the touch rugby players after their games at the Oval, usually each month during the season.

During the athletic season at the school I kept myself busy assisting the teachers with the organisation of the programmes. Santa, I am not very good at swimmimg but I did help with the swimming sports at Emily Bay during my paid leave from work.

Here is my Christmas wish list:1 Please may I have a pair of legs that don’t ache.

I would like them in any colour except purple, which I have already. Arms that are long enough to scoop up my children when they need that extra cuddle, and strong enough to haul my screaming child out of the lolly aisle at Foodland and the icecream shop in the Mall.

2 Please may I have a new waistline because I lost mine somewhere during my last pregnancy!

3 If you are thinking of giving me a big Christmas present this year I would like finger resistant glass sliding doors, a television with a secret switch that is controlled exclusively by me, and mobile phones that only function when the moon is full.

3 On the practical side I could use a talking doll that says, “Yes Mummy”, “I will do this for you Mummy” to boost my parental confidence.

4 Do you have amongst your gifts any recordings of repetitive chantings of “Don’t eat in the lounge”, “Take your hands off your little brother”, “I’m not going to ask you again, go and clean your hooey hooey bedroom”.

You see Santa, my voice seems to be just out of my children’s hearing range and can only be heard by the dog.

5 If you don’t mind, I could also use a few Christmas miracles to brighten the holiday season. Would it be too much trouble to declare tomato sauce a vegetable? It certainly would help.

While on the subject of food could a miracle happen when my supermarket trolley is piled high to overflowing with the weekly household needs let alone the Christmas goodies, that Foodland be filled with the spirit of generosity by reducing their costs, please.

Well Santa, as usual time has run out and so it becomes necessary for my cutting this Christmas list short. Please don’t tear your beard out over it but maybe if just one thing could happen here on Norfolk Island. That we can all be kept happy, healthy and always believing that Christmas is really the miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Travel safely around the world and don’t crash into too many chimney pots.

Love from your favourite “Mum” on Norfolk Island.

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First settlers celebratedLaunceston Examiner,

Tuesday, 4 December 2007The bicentennial of the arrival of the first settlers

from Norfolk Island to Tasmania was celebrated at George Town last week.

To mark the historic occasion Liz McCoy, from Norfolk Island ’s Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historical Area, had a whirlwind trip around the State to take in all the sites of historical significance.

One of Ms McCoy ’s first stops was the Bass and Flinders Centre to take a look at a replica of the famous vessel that sailed the undiscovered Tamar waters - the Norfolk.

The original wooden ship was one of the first built by convicts on Norfolk Island in the mid to late 1790s and was used to provide transport from the island to Port Jackson.

In 1798 the vessel was commissioned on the exploratory journey of the southern waters by Bass and Flinders, the voyage that discovered Van Diemen’s land.

Bern Cuthbertson, of Sandy Bay, produced the Norfolk replica in the mid-1990s and in 1998 he captained her as she retraced the Bass and Flinders route along the Tamar.

The Norfolk is permanently housed at the Bass and Flinders Centre.

Ms McCoy, an interpretation officer with KAVHA, said she hoped her visit to Tasmania would assist in piecing together the history between the two islands.

“We are applying for World Heritage nomination on Norfolk Island and the trip is about viewing lots of things that connect Tasmania and Norfolk Island,” she said.

Ms McCoy was given a tour on board the Norfolk by Bass and Flinders Centre volunteers Don Mackrill and Dot Smith and was impressed by the work done at the centre.

Ms McCoy, who is of Pitcairn descent, held a presentation at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart last weekend to mark the bicentennial and spoke of the 500 people who were transferred from Norfolk Island to Tasmania between 1807 and 1808.

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A Page from the PastThe Norfolk Islander - 10th December, 1965

Editorial - In this age of intensive development on the Island it is heartening to see that there are people who are concerned with the destruction of the bird life on Norfolk.

As was pointed out at the Council meeting, Norfolk, Philip and Nepean must have been a haven for migratory birds, and there is no doubt that they were coming here long before the first settlers.

We cannot halt the march of progress on this, the “mainland” but surely, before our other two Islands fall under the speculator’s gaze, it is not too late to declare them both as bird sanctuaries and so, in some way preserve them for posterity.

Letters to the Editor - Something else of interest - In the “old days” according to present descendants of Pitcairn folk, it was the custom of the Nobbs and Buffett families to celebrate the Yam harvest with a picnic under the “low top pine”.

This particular tree is in a valley seldom visited by Islanders today. It has a girth of 13-feet, 12-foot from ground to first branch and 22 feet in overall height. Circumference is approximately 50-feet of branch spread which gives the tree a perfect umbrella shape.

What is so special about this tree? I am told the tree is the same height and shape as when the Pitcairn people first used it as a place of thanksgiving for the providence of God. The tree was believed to have been either struck by lightning or denuded of the top growth by some other means.

The writer thinks that after a thorough examination of its form of growth, the “low top pine” is a “mutation” and a great botanical curiosity.

It would be worthwhile for the Administration to obtain the considered opinion of a botanist and if the above opinion is upheld, some form of protection be given to prevent is destruction. I am sure the present holder of the property would be agreeable.

The “low top pine is historic - preserve it. If is has botanical value - save it. Yours etc. Arthur Cates.

Although the following is not about the “low top pine” this extract, written by the late H.J. Rumsey, F.R.H.S. in 1933, is we feel, most interesting:-- “When I first saw Norfolk Island on the horizon, with its skyline of the famous pines, I felt a thrill of awe. I was looking on what is perhaps the oldest bit of our wonderful world, the mountain tops of that continent ‘Lemuria’ which we are told occupied a large portion of the present site of the Pacific Ocean somewhere prior to 80 millions years ago. The sacred Ginkgo tree of China has been cultivated so long, that its history and origin have been lost, but the Auracaria of Norfolk Island have apparently existed since the mosses became trees”.

(The late Arthur Cates was the father of Mrs. Beryl Evans of New Cascade Road. Beryl’s husband Owen informs me that the ‘low top’ pine still survives in a valley near his daughter’s property).

The School Concert - The littlies stole the show again at the Norfolk Island Central School’s Christmas Concert which was held at the Rawson Hall on Thursday evening, 9th December, 1965.

Commencing with the School Choir, the concert

opened with a bracket of three delightful numbers - Chim, Chim Cheree; A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercala fragilistic expiala docious which was very gay and light.

The Finger Plays and Singing Games of the Kindergarten/First class were the highlight of the evening - everyone in the hall thoroughly enjoyed the action-singing of those tiny tots who were the real Show-stealers.

Mr. Don Lawler, the Headmaster particularly thanked Mrs. Rose Arthur for her services in attending the school so often to accompany the children; his staff in their preparation of the children for the concert; Mr. Solomon especially for his conducting of the School Choir; Miss Roxby and the girls for the decoration of the stage and those pupils who had helped the Administration staff in carrying the chairs from the School to the Rawson Hall. Mrs. June Ryves was also thanked for her teaching of the dancing girls.

Mr. Lawler said that he expected that the proceeds of the concert would amount to about £50 or £60 (without the raffle which raised another £70) and which was won by that consistent winner Lober Christian.

Vale - We record with regret the sudden death last Sunday, 5th December 1965, of Mr. Frank Fletcher King Nobbs, affectionately known on Norfolk Island as “Tiwi”. He was born on 10th August, 1906, the son of Brancker and Sybelle Nobbs (nee King). He served with distinction in World War II as a member of the famed Ninth Division in the 2/3rd anti-tank regiment and saw action in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo.

In his younger days he was an excellent tennis and football player and a keen musician, being a member of Norfolk’s brass band playing the slide trombone. In later years Tiwi gave many people enjoyment with his saxophone playing at various dances. He also played the bugle.

The question, “what shall we do without Tiwi on Anzac Day” asked by a Norfolk Island teenager is, we feel, a most fitting epitaph.

The Hospital Pump - Following the initial £5 donation towards the purchase of a pump and engine for the Norfolk Island Public Hospital, the President of the Hospital Board, Mr. R.H.H. Nobbs, advises that so far, £75 has been donated. This includes £25 from one association.

They only require another five “fivers” so will you be a done?

“Lobet - another Norfolk Venture - Lober and Betty Christian will be opening their new restaurant “Lobet” on Monday, 20th December 1965. They will specialise in morning and afternoon teas, lunches and dinners, fish and chips.

- Tom.

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Court Of Petty Sessions, Norfolk Island

Court Report - Court Hearing Date: 29 November, 2007

Defendant: Joshua Patrick Nicolai (dob 4.10.1986)

Section: 556C(1) Crimes Act 1900 (Breach of Recognizance)

Plea: guiltyResults. Convicted. Sentenced to 3 months

imprisonment. Suspended forthwith on recognizance, self $1,000.00, to be of good behaviour for 2 years with conditions (1) on probation for 12 months (2) to accept counselling and keep appointments as arranged by Counsellor Kathryn Parle for issues relating to numericy/literacy programme, including alcohol and drug treatment. Not to consume alcohol for 12 months.

Defendant Joshua Patrick Nicolai (dob 4.10.1986)

Section: 59 Crimes Act (assault occasioning actual bodily harm)

Plea: not guiltyResults Offence proved. Convicted and

in lieu of a sentence of 12 months imprisonment the defendant complete 48 detention periods at the Detention Centre commencing Friday 30 November 2007 at 7.00pm.

Defendant: Joshua Patrick Nicolai (dob 4.10.1986)

Section: 40(2)(a) Road Traffic Act 1982 (Noise and smoke)

Plea: guiltyResults: Convicted. Fined $500 – 15 months

to pay. Disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Defendant: Joshua Patrick Nicolai (dob. 4.10.1986)

Section: 8(5) Road Traffic Act (drive unregistered vehicle)

Plea: guiltyResults: Convicted. Fined $300, 15 months to

pay.


Section: 43(2) Road Traffic Act (failing to comply with requirements of Police)

Plea: guiltyResults: Convicted. Fined $200 – 15 months

to pay.

Defendant: Joshua Patrick Nicolai (dob.4.10.1986)

Section: 31(a) Road Traffic Act 1982 (negligent driving)

Plea: guiltyResults: Convicted. Fined $200 – 15 months to

pay


Section: 8(5)(5A) Road Traffic Act 1982 (driving without TPPI insurance)

Plea: guiltyResults: Convicted. Fined $300 – 15 months to

pay.

Editor’s Note - The Court Report we received from Kingston which appeared in last week’s edition of The Norfolk Islander, contained an error in the second offence. We have since received the correct report and wish to apologise to Joshua and his family for any embarrassment this may have caused.


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The Guts of ItWhat’s hot in health?

You must be worried that we haven’t mentioned fish oils in this column lately. Aren’t they as fantastic as we were leading you to believe? On the contrary, there is now a steady stream of research being published in leading medical journals demonstrating that fish oils are good for just about everything. You must take them, adults, children, everybody. Here’s another article for you:

Omega-3 barrier for Parkinson’sOmega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against

Parkinson’s disease, according to a study by researchers at Université Laval in Quebec. Published in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, the study is the first to demonstrate that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids could help prevent the disease and, potentially, slow its progression.

Depression more damaging than some chronic illnesses

Depression is more damaging to everyday health than chronic diseases such as angina, arthritis, asthma and diabetes, researchers said on Friday. And if people are ill with other conditions, depression makes them worse, the researchers found.

“We report the largest population-based worldwide study to our knowledge that explores the effect of depression in comparison with four other chronic diseases on health state,” the researchers wrote in the Lancet medical journal. Somnath Chatterji of the World Health Organization, who led the study, said researchers calculated the impact of different conditions by asking people questions about their capacities to function in everyday situations -- such as moving around, seeing things at a distance and remembering information. The researchers assigned a number between 0 and 100 reflecting a person’s relative health score.

“Our main findings show that depression impairs health state to a substantially greater degree than the other diseases,” the researchers wrote. The team used World Health Organization data collected from 60 countries and more than 240,000 people to show on average between 9 percent and 23 percent had depression in addition to one or more of four other chronic diseases -- asthma, angina, arthritis and diabetes. The most disabling combination was diabetes and depression, the researchers said.

Check out this story on the web - http://youtube.com/watch?v=SJLLZcZXWB0 -somebody who discovered that her depression was related to cow’s milk. Here on Norfolk there are a number of people who have found a

common food to be a central cause of their depression - usually wheat or dairy, but sometimes preservatives, additives and junk food components. What should you do if you want to try to tidy up your diet and see if you feel better, brighter, happier, freer? Here is what I have adapted from the Australasian College of Nutritional Medicine recommendations:

Low Stress Diet Do this for 2 weeks at least. EXERCISE EVERY DAYMain diet ideas: No dairy, no wheat, low processed

food, low sugar, no additives, low caffeine, no junk, no alcohol!

Eat the following:• Fish 2-3 or more times a week• Lots and lots and lots of veges• Fruit• Nuts (except peanuts) and seeds• Rice products, brown rice best, including rice

milk• Whole grains• Gluten-free bread• Soy products: tofu, soymilk, soy ice cream, soy

yoghurt, etc• Beans of all kinds• Eggs (especially organic)• Use olive oil (extra virgin cold pressed) for

cooking and salad dressingsOrganic food is by far better.Drink at least 2 litres of water a day.Take the following supplements as a minimum:Fish oil capsules 1000mg three times a day or flax

seed oil 15ml once or twice daily.A good quality multivite with vitamins, minerals

and anti-oxidants. Cut out:

• Milk and dairy products, including cheese and yoghurt.

• Wheat: bread, pasta, cakes, biscuits. Anything with normal flour in it.

• High sugar and processed food• Caffeine• Alcohol

You should start to feel the difference within 2 weeks, often within days. Then challenge yourself by eating the forbidden foods and watch how they dampen your system and make you feel sluggish and upset your body systems. It is a cruel irony that the most common parts of our Western diet, i.e. wheat, dairy and additives, act like poisons in the bodies of many of us.

Best of health,Dr Gary Mitchell.

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The Burghers of CalaisIn Victoria Tower Garden London, a small park

beside the Thames River and in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament is a copy of a world famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin. It is called, “the Burghers of Calais”.

“The Burghers of Calais”, depicts the dramatic events that occurred in 1347 during the Hundred Years’ War. Calais an important French sea port was put under siege by England’s Edward III, but the French King Philip VI ordered the city to hold out at all costs.

They tried to obey their Kings orders, but eventually starved and beaten the towns leaders surrendered to Edward. Edward agreed to spare the people of the city on condition that six people be surrendered to him to be hung.

That would have to be one of the hardest decisions anyone could be asked to make. Which of their friends or neighbours would they offer up on behalf of the town?

The wealthiest of the towns leaders Eustache de Saint Pierre was the first to suggest someone. He nominated himself. Five others of the town council then followed suit. They stripped down to their breeches, put nooses around their necks and collected the keys as Edward has ordered. It is this moment that Rodin captures so powerfully. Emaciated after the long siege, facing imminent death. They appear worn and defeated.

England’s Queen intervened and persuaded her husband to spare their lives by telling him it would be a bad omen to execute the men while she was carrying his baby. Edward relented and there lives were spared.

What the leaders of Calais did was a brave act on behalf of the city’s population, but I suspect that if they had known that they might be called upon to sacrifice their lives for the city’s citizen they may not have been so keen to stand for election. It takes a truly extraordinary leader to be willing to lay down his own life for his people.

There is a leader who did exactly that. Jesus entered our world to die, to die on the cross.

God said the consequence of sin is death. We all sin. We all deserve to die, but Jesus volunteered to take our place, to take our punishment, to die for us. Jesus gave up his life so that we might live.

We are less than a month away from Christmas, there will be pictures of Jesus in the manger. Images of a little helpless baby and his parents. They will be in shop windows, feature in television commercials, used on Christmas Cards. When you see these pictures of the first Christmas you might remember that baby did grow up and when he was in his early 30’s he was taken outside the city walls of Jerusalem He was beaten, stripped naked and forced to carrying a cross that he would soon be nailed to. He did this so that all who believe in him we might have life eternal.

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From Sister Bonnie QuintalFood Glorious Food

With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season has officially begun. And with many secular and religious celebrations come feasts and parties that can tax the arteries and expand the waistline.

By eating just 200 extra calories a day, like a piece of lemon pie with lashings of cream here, a couple of chocolates and some butter cookies there, you can pack on many kilos over this five to six week period.

You don’t need to deprive yourself, or eat only boring foods, or take your treats with a side order of guilt. Instead, by practicing a bit of defensive eating and cooking you can come through the holidays without making ‘ago on a diet’ one of New year resolutions.

Budget wisely.Don’t eat every thing at feasts and parties. Be

choosey and spend calories judiciously on the foods you love.

Take 10 before taking seconds.It take a few minutes for your stomach’s ‘I’m

getting full’ signal to get to your brain. After finishing your first helping take a ten minute break. Make conservation. Drink some water. Then recheck your appetite. You might realise you are full, or wantonly a small portion of seconds.

Distance helps the heart stay healthy.At a party, don’t stand next to the food table. That

make it harder to mindlessly reach for food as you talk. If you know you are prone to recreational eating, pop a mint or a stick of gum so you won’t keep reaching the chips.

Don’t go out on an empty tank.Before setting out for a party, eat something so you

don’t arrive famished. Excellent pre-party snacks combine complex carbohydrates with protein and unsaturated fats, like apple slices with peanut butter or cheese on whole-wheat bread.

Drink to your health.A glass of eggnog can set you back 500 calories;

wine, beer, and mixed drinks range from 150 to 225 calories. If you drink alcohol, have a glass of water or fruit juice in between drinks.

Avoid alcohol on an empty stomach.Alcohol increases your appetite and diminishes

your ability to control what you eat.Put on your dancing [or walking] shoes.Dancing is a great way to work off some holiday

calories. If you are at a family gathering, suggest a walk before the feast or even between dinner and desert.

Make room for vegies.At meals and parties, don’t ignore fruits and

vegetables. They make great snacks and even better side or main dishes, unless they’re slathered with creamy sauces or butter.

Be buffet savvy.At a buffet, wander around the food table before

putting anything on your plate. By checking out all your options, you might be less inclined to pile on items one after an another.

Don’t shop hungry.Eat before you go shopping so the scent of

Cinnamons or caramel corn doesn’t tempt you to gobble treats you don’t need.

Cook from [and for] the heart.To show family and friends that you really care

about them, be creative with recipes that use less butter, cream, fats, vegetable shortening, and other ingredients rich in saturated fats and cholesterol. Prepare chicken, turkey or fish instead of red meat.

Pay attention to what really matters.Although food is an integral part of the holidays, put

the focus on family and friends, laughter and cheer. If balance and moderation are your usual guides, it’s OK to indulge or overeat once in awhile.

St. John Notes

St. John’s Officers meeting on Tuesday 11th December is 6.00pm at the St. Johns Hall then 7.00pm at Seaworld for dinner. Please not change of time!

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

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

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Archery NewsSuccess for Norfolk in

Postal ShootThe results are in... the three Norfolk teams entered

in the New Zealand postal competition have all had convincing wins! As the results below show, Norfolk has really given some a fright, with the Norfolk A side being only 150 points (from a possible 2700) behind the much fancied Auckland A boys who are in the top division.

Today, weather permitting we will be shooting the December / January leg of the event. It will be good to get it over early within the time limits (prior to February) but if the weather is poor, we still have a few weeks to get it shot.

The draw for today sees Norfolk A take on Trentham, Norfolk B take on Colo-i-Suva; and Norfolk C take on another side from Colo-i-Suva. The promising thing to see is none of the sides Norfolk face this weekend have broken the 2,000-point mark.... touch wood! No pressure team!

ResultsDunedin B Norfolk AGlynn Gaston 756 Michael Graham 812Julie Cook 728 Jonno Snell 780Ivan Powley 682 Bob Kemp 742 2166 2334

SavuSavu Norfolk BShanti Cook 813 Helen Symonds 736Shane Bower 604 Kelvin Handricks 720Jeff Gock 559 Douglas Clark 719 1976 2175

Norfolk C SavuSavuRosa Ford 713 Shanti Cook 813Jo Snell 694 Shane Bower 604Marie Auckram 630 Jeff Gock 559 2037 1976

A.N.I.A. AGMOn Monday night the club held its AGM at Bob’s

home with a very good attendance. The new committee sees Jonno as President, Jo as Vice President, Doug as Treasurer and Marie as Secretary, with Bob our new club captain and Lurline and Kelly on the committee.

Subs for 2008 are now due these are $50 for adults, $25 for juniors and $100 for families. On top of this is a fee for insurance. This is $35 per adult and $25 per junior. This insurance fee includes membership of 3DAAA which is a 3D association in Australia and is compulsory.

New Zealand NationalsOver the Christmas period, two of our members are

off to the New Zealand Nationals. Our junior sensation Kelvin has been giving all the senior archers a good shake up in his preparations for his events.

Club Captain Bob Kemp will be attending a Judges course which will give Norfolk it’s first national judge - not before time.

We wish them both well and are sure they will be good ambassadors for Norfolk and our little club.

Monthly MedalLast weekend we shot our December monthly medal

over the FITA Field round. This is a handicapped event and has worked well to push everyone to higher scores, even the cubs have won a medal or two! The competition has been fierce and exciting to watch over the months for those involved, and all the winners have had to shoot well to win.

Jonno was the December winner beating Rosa for not only the December medal, but the top of the ladder at the end of the first year.

Kelly won the most number of medals over the year.... and who challenged the most? This you have to wait until tonight to find out.

To end the year we are all heading out to Chinese Restaurant for dinner. See you all there.

We’d all like to thank Doug for sponsoring the event, it has worked very well.

Winding down for ChristmasThis weekend will be the last club day for 2007

with the club taking a small break over the Christmas period. The FITA course will still be out for those who are keen for a shoot, and club days will recommence sometime in mid-January.

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Golf ReportLast Saturday 60 players turned up to play the

Medal of Medals. This is fought out between the 12 winners of the Monthly Medals. In the men’s section a great score was needed to be among the prizes with any score over 66 nett missing out.

Winning the day was Barley Christian who also took out the Seniors prize with a great 65 nett from Scotty Greenwood, Blake O’Hara, Storky Steven, and Teddy evans all on 66 nett. The ladies was won by Joy Evans with a nett 72 from Edie Christian, Sheryl Adams and Caroline Miratana on 74. The pro pin was won by Dr McNamara, with Scotty Greenwood closest on the 9/18th, Chris Magri on the 2nd/11th and Caroline Miratana on the 7/16th.

The winner of the Medal of Medals for 2007 was Storky Steven with his nett 66.

On Sunday, the playoff for the Ansbury Christian Cup was played in a matchplay situation. There was a good rollup of spectators who took advantage of the sponsors hospitality. In the end, David Magri and Scotty Greenwood were the final two to battle it out, with Dave defeating Arty Keeping and Justin Byron and Scotty defeating Darren Anderson and Cooky Gardner to reach the final. In the end, Dave Magri triumphed 3 and 2 to be the 2007 winner of the inaugural Ansbury Christian Cup. Our most sincere thanks go to Kevin Adams for this very generous sponsorship. This will be a very popular event from now on with all members trying their hardest to be in it next year.

Todays event is the annual Teachers Credit Union Hamper Day, an Individual Stableford event. Please don’t forget to bring down your goodies to go into the hampers. Visitors with a current handicap are most welcome. Tee off time are 8-30 am and 1 pm and all players are asked to have your cards in at least 15 minutes before tee off. If you will be late please ring the pro shop to arrange a card.

Quote:“Golf is a game in which you yell fore, shoot six

and write down five.” Paul Harvey

Upcoming Events:• Wednesday 14th December – Ladies Presentation

Day – Please bring a plate.• Saturday 15th December – Schweppes Christmas

Tournament Round 1 – Stroke• Sunday 16th December – Schweppes Christmas

Tournament Round 2 – Stroke• Wednesday 19th December – Open day• Saturday 22nd December – Pro Shop day

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Wednesday Golf ReportThe last round to qualify for the Lisner Monthly

Medal was played on Wednesday, so all the winners will play off next Wednesday, good golfing girls.

It was a lovely afternoon on the course, very warm but a steady breeze kept it bearable, a few too many double bogeys showed in the results but that justified the stop on the 19th - need to talk about things and start afresh on the next round!

December’s Lisner Monthly Medal winner was Renay Robertson on 71, 2nd on count back was Judy Hemsley on 71 nett.

Mens was 1st Arty with a 69 nett and 2nd was John Wikaira 73 nett.

Pro pin was won by Pat McCoy.Next Wednesday 12th is the Lisner Medal play off

so see all qualifiers and happy golfers there.Tane.

Squash NewsTuesday 11th Dec, night comp draw is as follows

Court 1 Court 25.00 Brendon vs Poppa Tracey vs Mitchell5.30 Russell vs Matt Peter vs Karl6.00 Ed vs Tina Lisa vs Melanie6.30 Jake vs Pops James vs Felecia

Things are slowing down in the squash world.There will be 2 more Tuesday night comp nights

before the Christmas break,Wednesday nighters have already finished.

Juniors will also have 2 more weeks of coaching on Tuesday afternoon 3.30 pm till 5.00 pm.

Clay Target Results from Anson Bay

Saturday saw our December monthly shoot and another great day for competition.... despite someone losing their socks!

Double barrel - 1st= Basil Vercoe and Andrew Barnett 25/25, 2nd = Milt Bradley and Clinton Judd 24/25, 3rd Mary Johnston. Handicap section 1st Mary Johnston, 2nd Andrew Barnett, 3rd Basil, Milt and Clinton

Single barrel event 1st = Basil Vercoe, Andrew Barnett and Clinton Judd, 2nd Milt Bradley, 3rd Bill Sanders and Garry Holland. Handicap section 1st= Mick Donohoe and Puha Christian, 2nd Basil Vercoe, 3rd Bill Sanders.

Double Rise 1st Clinton Judd and Basil Vercoe, 2nd Bob James, 3rd= Milt Bradley, Nerissa Carrol, Bill Sanders and Garry Holland. Handicap Section 1st Puha Christian, 2nd Bill Sanders, 3rd, Karl Tomlinson and Clinton Judd.

Cup of Gold was donated back for January- thanks Mick. Handicap winner of the day Mick Donohoe.

This Saturday is paint the fence day -so please bring your paint brushes to complete the painting of the new car park fence

Something is being arranged for the 15th December Christmas Shoot by the Social Committee - should be some fun

Touch Report - Round 7The rain cleared for a great afternoon of Touch. First

to take to the field were UTC and Young Gunnz. UTC put in a big effort but like all the other teams in the competition so far failed to post the win. Young Gunnz when on to win 7 to 4. On the other field, the yet to post a win South Pacific Resort played Chaas Bobcat Services. South Pacific Resort continues to improve but still fell short on the day going down 8 to 3 against Chaas Bobcat Services.

In the late games Dave Bailey’s Café were up against a fired up Wannabes who were keen to make up for last weeks loss. Dave Bailey’s Café played well but could not stop the Wannabes who when on to win 5 to 2. The game of the week to the surprise of many turned out to be Loose Cannons effort against Awa@ Christian Bailey Agencies. Loose Cannons ran in 3 unanswered tries, but then in the turn around of the season Awa@ Christian Bailey Agencies put there heads down and got serious. Awa@ Christian Bailey Agencies were able to score 5 tries to Loose Cannons 1. It was a huge win of Awa@ Christian Bailey Agencies and a shock loss for Loose Cannons with the final score 5 to 4

The Ladder after week seven is: Young Gunz 13, Wunnabes 12, Loose Cannons 9, Chaas Bobcat Services 6, Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies 8, UTC 3, Dave Baileys Cafe 3, South Pacific Resort 0.

Touch Draw for: 13/12/2007 Round Eight: 5:15 Loose Cannons vs Wunnabes (ref Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies) and Chaas Bobcat Services vs Dave Baileys Cafe (ref UTC) 6:00 Young Gunz vs Awa@Christian Baileys Agencies (ref Chaas Bobcat Services) and South Pacific Resort vs UTC (ref Loose Cannons)

Bowls News

Last Saturday Round One of the Mixed Triples Championship got underway! Beautiful weather and a slick green!

Results saw Moochie Christian, Debbie Wilford and Jerry Harding 22 beat Sid Cooper, Bill Admas and Lynn Sterling 9. Terry King, Kerry Roberts and Jacki Ryan 23 beat Jim Rawlinson, Kitha Bailey and Brent Pauling 14. Ester Sanchez, Barry and Kit Wilson 30 beat Peter Walkenshaw, Margaret Buffett and Jim Christian 9. Marg O’Brien, Keith Turton (sub for Norm LeCren) Jack Frazer 15 beat Dave Smith, Steve Kennedy and Kate Smith 12.

The match-ups for this afternoon see Ester, Barry and Kit vs Gaeton, Jeff Pledger and Christine Hore. Terry, Kerry and Jackie vs Moochie, Debbie and Jerry. Clancy, Phil and Phoebe vs Marg O’Brien, Keith Turton or Norm LeCren and Jack Frazer. Phil Billman, Col and Joy Knight vs Wendy Nagy, Tim Sheridan and Graham Forsyth (not sure of the batting order for the last team).

Good bowling all!How ‘good’ was the rain? Not only is the green

keeper smiling as all on Norfolk are! It makes the greens happy!

I’ll have this copy in before Thursday’s Special General Meeting. All I will say is “if the motion is passed, this is my last!”.

Gee! I’m a poet, and I don’t know it.

Good bowling to all! Who! Do just that! Its a great game!

Clancy.

Wednesday BowlsThe finals of the Ladies Pairs Championship was

played on Wednesday between Essie and Debbie and Kitha and Ann Snell.

There is no doubt that Essie and Debbie make a formidable pair on the green. This was once again proved with their very conclusive win 30-9 over 18 ends of a 21-end format. Congratulations to both of you.

President Anne welcomed two visitors from GinGin - Bruce Sallis and Gary Findlay. Enjoy your game guys?

Two games of social pairs were played. In the first game Jeff and Plute played Bruce and Carol over 18 ends with the final score 19-12 to Jeff and Plute.

The other game was between Terry and Meg and Gary and Kerry. A very evenly matched came throughout. Terry sneaked the last shot in for hi and Meg to win 15-14 on the 17th end.

A practice session of Triples was played amongst some of the players going to the World Bowls in January. They were Marg O’B, Wendy and Anne and three rookies to help them aim at something. Didn’t get a score card, sorry.

Iney.

Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th September Sales between 8am and 2pm

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Cheryl Tennis ClubN I Gas Teams Tournament to be played from

5.30pm evenings2nd, 3rd And 4th January 2008

Event is played as a mixed three player team event with basic requirements being a maximum of 1 A Grade man, 1 x lady and 1 other. Each round consists of two singles and two doubles matches.

Each round a team must nominate two singles players who will play one set of doubles as well – the third player must play two doubles matches. Further details and entry list is at the club – so get a team together and let the club know names ASAP.

Most ImportantScott will be away this week, so if you are unable

to play you will absolutely and definitely need to organise your own reserves. Worst case scenario and only in desperate need give Danny a call on 50524.

Thursday 20th December 5.30Drinks and nibbles, as well as the usual social

tennis, a small Christmas gathering. All members and visitors welcome.

Membership Fees All club membership fees are now well overdue.

Fees for the new year are Family’s $165, Singles - $70 and Juniors - $35. Early payment of these fees assists the club in planning for the coming year and ensuring that we remain the exceptional sports place we enjoy. Any membership fees not paid by 30 September will commence being charged the higher nightly comp fee of $9, rather than the usual $6.

Night CompetitionsALL PLAYERS playing in the Monday, Tuesday

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

Monday Night N I Gas Comp – Round 4 this week and the draw is Swynie’s Swingers v N I Gas, Ed’s Eagles v Charlotte’s Angels, Jackies Jewels v Benjamins and Mariella’s Mob have the bye.

Tuesday Night Smudgies Restrings and Head Comp – Much needed and appreciated rain last week, so we’ll try round 4 again this week the draw being Danny v Grub, Smudgie v Shane, Ummy v Slack and Mark’s team has the bye.

Wednesday Night Greenways Press Comp –Round 4 this week and the draw is – Danny Nobbs, Karen Menadue and Ed Hubber v Georgie Gray, James Elliott and Luke Steven; Brett Bergagnin, Rhys Schmitz and Jo Snell v Sam Taylor, Ross Hogan and Dylan Billman; Jonno Snell, Trevor Gow and Alan McNeil v Amanda Cribb, Jason Quintal and Nik Mitchell. Don’t forget it’s a 5.30pm start

Thursday Night – Social night, all locals and visitors to Norfolk are welcome to come on down to the club at around 5.30 for some social fun.

For all of you who aren’t currently playing in a team, be it Monday’s for the social team night of the week, Mens comp on a Tuesday or Wednesday Mixed comp, if you’d like to list yourself as a reserve, or interested in playing when the next comp starts, please give the club a call and get your name down.

Upcoming EventsPlanning a Party or Celebration of a Special Event-

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

Norfolk Island Bridge ClubWhat a pleasure to have five tables in play on

Tuesday evening, when the members of our Bridge Club held their AGM and Annual Pairs Championship. We were pleased to welcome Kerry-Anne Evans and Jim and Liz Garland and look forward to having them play regularly with the Club in 2008.

Brian Purss was elected President for the ensuing year, with Vanda Buffett as Vice President, Anne Signal as Secretary/Treasurer and Vicky Jack making the fourth member of the committee.

Game was made on 12 of the 18 boards played. There were some very uneven hands, with N/S pairs making their contracts on one board in Hearts, Clubs and No Trumps and an E/W pair making in Spades on the same hand. Three of the boards yielded slam results, but were not called.

Congratulations to Vicky Jack and Anne Signal who were 1st with 63.19%, Anne Foote and Barbara Hehir, 2nd with 62.5% and to Jeanette and Brian Purss and Jim and Liz Garland, who were 3rd equal with 56.94%.

We will be holding our Prize Giving and end of year celebration next Tuesday and hope that all our members will be able to attend.

We meet at the A and H Hall every Tuesday at 7.00p.m. A warm welcome is extended to visitors and a partner can usually be arranged, if required, by phoning Vanda on 23096 or Marie Freshwater on 22521.

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FARMER LOU’S FARMGive us a call on 22370 or 50227

2007 Ainsbury Christian Cup Final played at Norfolk Island

Golf ClubAfter months of

qualifying, the top eight players took to the Golf Course on Sunday 2nd December for the final of the Inaugural Ainsbury Christian Cup. For months now players have scored points for each nett under par round they have in either Wednesday or Saturday competitions. The top eight point scorers then met on Sunday to play in the final which was a knock-out match play competition.

The eight qualifiers were Darren Anderson, David Magri, Chris Magri, Stephen Gardiner, Arthur Keeping, Brent Hattersley, Justin Byron and Scott Greenwood. The competition was fierce from the start with a huge prize up for grabs. The Ainsbury Christian Cup is generously sponsored by Kevin and Margaret Adams and they offered an incredible first prize of a trip for two to the Jack Newton Celebrity Classic being played at the Cypress Lakes Golf Course in the Hunter Valley. The prize includes airfares, accommodation, entry to the tournament and a number of functions and benefits along the way. A prize certainly worth winning!

The final was decided over three 9 hole match plays, all played on Sunday. Round one saw Scotty defeat Darren, Cooky defeat Chris, Justin defeat Hat and David defeat Arty. Round two followed soon after with Scotty defeating Cooky and David defeating Justin to mean that Scotty and David would play the final 9 hole match play to decide the winner. With a number of spectators following on the course and looking on from the verandah there was a definite excitement in the air. The match eventually went to David when he sunk a putt to see him three up on Scotty with two holes to play.

Congratulations to David and Vanessa who are now off on the fantastic trip that Kevin and Margaret have provided. They certainly leave a lot of envious members behind who can’t wait to hear all about it. Congratulations to all of the finalists for a great effort and thanks for providing the spectators with a great day out.

A very big thank you must go to Kevin and Margaret Adams for their very generous support of the Golf Club. In addition to first prize, they also provided generous consolation prizes for all eight finalists and kept the players and spectators well fed and watered throughout the final with an ongoing BBQ and generous bar tab. This is a great competition and the Club is fortunate to have such great supporters.

Excitement is already building for next year, and golfers don’t forget that the more comps you play, the better your chance of qualifying. Incentives will be

offered for Wednesday golfers and ladies in next year’s Ainsbury Christian Cup, so watch the notice board for details. The Ainsbury Christian Cup is designed to promote golf and to help build our competition numbers, so if you’re considering becoming a member don’t put it off any longer, we welcome you to come down now and join the fun.

Pictures show Shirley Christian and sponsors Kevin and Margaret Adams with the eight finalists and winner David Magri.

POSITION VACANT

CAFE ATTENDANT / WAITRESS required at The Olive. Please ‘phone Trina on 24406

BARISTA / COFFEE TRAINER required at The Olive part-time. Please ‘phone Trina on 24406.

WANTED TO RENT

TWO OR THREE BEDROOM HOUSE. Preferably with views for a one year term. Dogs accepted. Please call 50583

The Travel Centre

International Pistol Shooting Championships

2007During the past week,

the Norfolk Island Pistol Association has played host to 43 overseas pistol shooters at the pistol range at Anson Bay. Competitors have come from Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, the ACT, the Northern Territory and New Zealand to compete with our local shooters. A good number of last years’ competitors have returned again this year and I believe some will be returning again next year. The Island must be doing something right.

Except for an extremely wet and windy day on Tuesday, a great time was had by all. It all started at Anson Bay on Sunday evening with the usual fish fry and nibbles to welcome our visitors. Mother Nature put on a great show by providing us with quite a spectacular sunset.

Monday saw the start of competition with the Standard Pistol event sponsored by Erle and Colleen from Central Service Station. Competition for trophies was keen and 3 local shooters and a shooter from NSW shot personal best scores.Results for the day“B” Grade1st Kevin Greig Murrumba Qld 531 (possible 600)2nd Lee Kidd Tuggerah Lakes NSW 5293rd Kathy Wilson Tuggerah Lakes NSW 523“C” Grade1st Sandra Greig Murrumba Qld 5272nd Stephen Ryan Norfolk Island 5083rd Paul Waterhouse Murrumba Qld 494“D” Grade1st Graham Cock Norfolk Island 5162nd Charles Ellett Tuggerah Lakes NSW 4833rd Reuben Craig Norfolk Island 465

Tuesday did not see any 25 metre outdoor events shot due to good old Hughie who must have known that the Island was in need of some very welcome rain. Not to be deterred, many sought the refuge of the indoor air pistol range.

Men’s Air Pistol was sponsored by “Bing” at Crest Auto Rentals. The results:

“A” Grade1st Jim Cruise Tennant Creek NT 5552nd Max Hogg Tamworth NSW 5493rd Lee Kidd Tuggerah Lakes NSW 547“B” Grade1st Graham Lock Norfolk Island 5442nd William Schafer North Arm Qld 5403rd Stephen Ryan Norfolk Island 530“C” Grade1st Paul Waterhouse Murrumba Qld 5322nd Mike Cook Geelong Vic 5283rd Cyrus Robinson Auckland NZ 515“D” Grade1st Adrian Dawson Murrumba Qld 4642nd Ronald Pollard Murrumba Qld 3953rd Wayne Leticq Melbourne Vic 381

Women’s Air Pistol sponsored by Di and “Just The Thing”“A” Grade1st Lisa Leticq Melbourne Vic 366 (possible 400) 2nd Sandra Greig Murrumba Qld 3563rd Kathy Wilson Tuggerah Lakes NSW 349“B” Grade1st Joan Harris Sturt Sth Aust 3582nd Pamela Maher Murrumba Qld 3403rd Claire Hogg Glen Innes NSW 325“C” Grade1st Charmaine Cameron Gold Coast Qld 3412nd Fran Dawson Murrumba Qld 3253rd Barbara Schofield City of Brisbane Qld 310“D” Grade1st Twee Robinson Auckland NZ 2622nd Gai Schafer North Arm Qld 231


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Wednesday morning dawned. No rain, a stiff breeze and a club full of keen shooters refreshed after a wet and windy day off. Men’s and Women’s Sport Pistol was the event for the day.Results:Men’s S port Pistol“A” Grade sponsored by Pete’s Place1st Lee Kidd Tuggerah Lakes NSW 5592nd Jim Cruise Tennant Creek NT 5533rd Max Hogg Tamworth 552“B” Grade Sponsored by Bodyline Panel and Paint1st Kevin Greig Murrumba Qld 549 2nd William Schafer North Arm Qld 5413rd Peter Gumley Tuggerah Lakes NSW 532“C” Grade sponsored by KC Industries1st Paul Waterhouse Murrumba Qld 5352nd Kevin Coulter Norfolk Island 5162nd John Harris Sturt South Aust 516“D” Grade sponsored by Cascade Motors1st Cyrus Robinson Auckland NZ 4982nd Reuben Craig Norfolk Island 4873rd John Bertram Tennant Creek NT 481Ladies Sport Pistol sponsored by Hibiscus Motels“A” Grade1st Kathy Wilson Tuggerah Lakes NSW 5532nd Sandra Greig Murrumba Qld 526“B” Grade1st Joan Harris Sturt Sth Aust 5182nd Kate Harper Gold Coast Qld 5103rd Pamela Maher Tarawera Qld 509“C” Grade1st Jac Grundy Norfolk Island 4922nd Charmaine Cameron Gold Coast Qld 4693rd Jacqueline Ernstzen Tuggerah Lakes NSW 421“D” Grade1st Cheryl Jaques Southport Qld 4982nd Barbara Schofield City Of Brisbane Qld 4303rd Twee Robinson Auckland NZ

Thursday was Centrefire Day sponsored by

Governor’s Lodge ResortResults were:“A” Grade1st Max Hogg Tamworth NSW 5402nd Jim Cruise Tennant Creek NT 539“B” Grade1st Lee Kidd Tuggerah Lakes 5562nd John Maher Tarawera Qld 5443rd Hayden Winn Sunshine Coast Qld 531“C” Grade1st Graham Cock Norfolk Island 5222nd Mike Cook Geelong Vic 5143rd Kevin Coulter Norfolk Island 505“D” Grade1st Jac Grundy Norfolk Island 5102nd Robert Pierce Qld Police Pistol Club 4763rd Cyrus Robinson Auckland NZ 465

On Friday we held a fun event at the range which was followed by a huge presentation night at Governor’s Lodge.

A special mention must be made of Reuben and Jac’s achievements during the week. I think Reuben shot personal best scores in all of his events and Jac

shot personal best and broke grade in Centre fire. Another huge mention to Paul Waterhouse who shot the only 50/50 for the entire week. Well done.

Farewells start today as the visiting competitors leave for home. Some however have come for an extended stay so they can enjoy some more of what Norfolk Island has to offer.

A huge thanks to all of our visitors and we do hope you will return soon.

The Club would like to thank the other people who made the event possible. A big vote of thanks to:The Travel Centre Central Service Station

Governor’s Lodge Just The Thing

Crest Auto Rentals Hibiscus Motels

Bodyline Panel and Paint KC Industries

Pete’s Plac Cascade Motors

Madison’s In the Village Megan Fitzpatrick

The Liquor Bond Tooheys Australia

Kolaris Brothers - Wollongong The Gas Centre

The Late Tony Redstone Helen Price

Eldoo Car Hire Advance Hire Cars

Wally Nobbs The Norfolk Island Police

Norfolk Island Customs Terry Jope

The Trading Post Benjamin’s

Darren, Ritchie and Dillon for the wonderful fish

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

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NISSAN PATHFINDER 4 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4 NISSAN PATHFINDER wheel drive. Automatic. 2663cc with turbo. Immaculate condition. Regularly serviced. Low mileage. $7,500. Please ‘phone 22405 business hours or 24268 a/h.

CHRISTMAS TREATS @ BASALT.CHRISTMAS TREATS @ BASALT.CHRISTMAS TREA Honey roasted pecans, Italian panettones, gingerbread babies, pink salt fl akes, festive nougat, Paddington chocolates and Swedish Christmas tea. Moriesh comestibles - only at Basalt. Telephone 22397

5-metre ALUMINIUM BOAT with 60hp Johnston outboard. Both boat and trailer in good condition. $15,000ono. Contact Keith Bigg on 22587

COMPUTER – Pentium 4 ,1.6GHz, 256 MB ram , 17” monitor, 40 gig hard drive, XP + MS Offi ce 2003 plus games, Great 2nd computer for the kids! Only $300 BIKE- Girls speedwell , very good condition, 15 gears , purple, $100 BOOKCASE- Solid timber – 3 shelves - $100 - Please phone 24411 or 53634

Don’t Miss THE BOUNTY CENTRE

PRE-CHRISTMAS SALESaturday 8th December

8:30am to 1:00pm

• Christmas Items (day of sale only)Fairy Lights, Hundreds of Decorations, Santa Hats, Santa Stockings, Bargain Christmas Cards etc. Save up to 40%

• CD Computer Games 100’s to choose from! Save up to 40%

• Bikes 1/2 Price • Ideal Chrissie Present Beautiful Large

Full Colour Photographic 2008 Calendar $2.70

• Quality 2008 Diaries with pens $2.95 (Many sizes to choose from)

• Large Kids Character Beach Towels– Princess, Pooh, Strawberry Shortcake etc Up to 1/2 price $7.95

• Novelty Toys Up to 1/2 price• Art Sets (68 pieces) - $5.95 - Save up

to 40%• Character School Bags – Cars etc -

Save up to 40% - $9.95• Fold Up Kids Beach Chairs – Bob the

Builder and other Characters $13.95• Lots of Battery Operated Toys at

Bargain Prices - From $3.95

DERM’S WHITE MAZDA BOUNTY. 4WD. $12,000. Please ‘phone 23671

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TELEPHONE 23601 - A/H 22240 OR 22005

Norfolk Nippers

Swim, Paddle. Run and Laugh

NippersSwim, Paddle. Run and Laugh

NippersCOMING SOON!

Develop Beach Awareness and Water Skills

FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY @ BASALT. Rainbow fl ashing ice cubes; jumbo straws; novelty swizzle sticks; cocktail mixes in apple martini, cosmopolitan, mojito, mango daiquiri, lime margarita and pina colada fl avours; cocktail shakers, paper lanterns, ice buckets, spicy peanuts and battery tea lites. Festive fun @ basalt. Telephone 22397

Suzuki Djebel 200 TRAILBIKES; Honda Ax1 250 TRAILBIKE (water cooled); Suzuki SCOOTER;Suzuki Carry 4WD TRUCK; Diahatsu Hijet 4WD TIPTRUCKS View at Advance Hire Cars Enquiries to Jimbo ph 50757

GARAGE SALETOMORROW SUNDAY 9TH DEC

10.30AM - 1PMRUSTY ROOF CASCADE ROAD

(ACROSS THE ROAD FROM IWWII PARADISE)Items include great gift ideas for Christmas, used

bedding, Homewares and Furniture, JewelleryCall in and see.

125 SUZUKI MOTOR BIKE. Registered. $1,500ono. Please ‘phone 22628 Sunday to Wednesday.

2 - PENN SENATOR 9/0 GAME REELS AND RODS. Fully spooled with 24kg mono line. They are ready to go - just add water. $480 each but can be sold separately. Ring Ian Kenny on 22386

BROMELIAD - assorted Begonias, Lavender, Bougainvilleas, Candle Shrimp, Tropical Egg Plants, Lemon Grass and plenty more. Call down John and Rosalies - Allendale Drive Saturday and Sunday afternoons or phone 22776

TOYOTA COROLLA, 1990. Good condition and economical. $1,900ono. Please ‘phone 24103.

BARBECUE / OUTDOOR TABLES—2 unique Norfolk designer tables, these tables are better than anything you will buy retail & cost less, viewing absolutely essential---they consist of a circular black powder coated aluminium tubular frame, the tops are made out of oiled kwila, fi xed with stainless steel screws, by local craftsman. These tables will be admired for years to come , very reluctant sale, don`t miss this opportunity to purchase a stylish piece of furniture $500 each. Ph 24068 for more information.

FULL SIZED POOL TABLE with accessories $3000 ono. DYSON VACUUM CLEANER $350 ono. DYSON VACUUM CLEANER $350 ono. DYSON VACUUM CLEANERPhone 24261 or mobile 50079.

BARGAIN! 4.5l NEC WASHING MACHINE. Two years old in excellent condition. $3d in excellent condition. $3d 50oono. Please ‘phone 22682 or 50216

THE ULTIMATE TEP SETTING UP GARAGE SALE. - SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER

First road past the Softdrink Factory on right.Look our for balloons - 11am - 2pm

Kitchenware, mats, plants, bedding, some furniture, laundry things.

WORK WANTED

GROUND MAINTENANCE. Mowing, Whipper Snipping, Bobcating Services. Please contact Yvan

Boudan on ph 23591 or 50591

HOUSE SITTERS

GOING AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS? House sitters available. Very reliable. Please ‘phone Raewyn or Puffa on 23220

I am looking for someone to HOUSEMIND MY BRISBANE HOME and pets whilst the family is on Norfolk from 16th December to 23rd January 2008. Interested persons please contact Brett Martin on (07) 3390 4327, mob 04098 27268 or [email protected]

FOR RENT

TO RENT: 1bdr FSC Unit, $80/week; Close to town. Phone 22325; A/H 22580

Modern as new TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT, FLOOR APARTMENT, FLOOR AP modern furnishings, garden setting with fruit trees, back verandah and front patio. Quiet location, easy access. Fully furnished. $90 per week. Please ‘phone Barb on 22579 a/hours

WANTED TO RENT

HOUSE OR FLAT. Prefer private and furnished. Up to $100 per week long term rental. Please ‘phone Nat Grube on 23029

POSITIONS VACANT

CAR DETAILER required for busy hire car operation. Position is full time. Applicants should have a current drivers’ license and be willing to work weekends. Contact Lou at Advance Hire Cars on 50777

CASUAL CLEANER WANTEDon an on-call basis. Please ‘phone 22429

BAR STAFF required at the Norfolk Island Leagues required at the Norfolk Island Leagues requiredClub. Please contact Tim Sheridan on 22440


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ROOM ATTENDANT: Experience essential. This position is permanent and work is over six days. Enquires to the Manager, South Pacifi c Resort Hotel, PO Box 215 Norfolk Island, Phone (+6723) 23154 or email: [email protected]

QUALIFIED JOINER / CARPENTER. Contact Rocky Point Joinery on 22285. This is a TEP renewal.

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST. Experience in a similar Hotel position essential. Experience in Ingenious Reservations, Microsoft Word and Excel programmes desirable. The position is permanent salaried with shift work over six days per week. (Weekend work essential). Enquiries to the Manager, South Pacifi c Resort Hotel, PO Box 215, Norfolk Island. Ph (+6723) 23154 or email: [email protected]

Do you have a bright, cheerful personality and work well with a vibrant team? Then working as a CAFE ASSISTANT at Cafe Tempo is the place for you. The shifts are daytime only and total around 35 hours per week. Some cafe experience an advantage but not essential. Phone 23773 for an appointment.

SHORT ORDER COOK and CASUAL BAR PERSON. Please contact Tosca at the Sports and Workers Club on 23777 for further details

Positions available at Hillcrest1. BREAKFAST COOK 7-10/10.30am 6 days per week2. BREAKFAST WAITRESs 7-10/10.30am 6 days per week3. FILL IN HOUSEKEEPER 1 day per week to cover rdo4. FULL TIME POSITION over 6 days, shared between reception and housekeeping.Training is available for all positions. For any information please phone Tina on 22255 or mobile 50684

PERFECT PART TIME POSITION---by working from 5.00pm/ 5.30pm till 8.30pm at the Bowlo Bistro, you will not only get paid top $`s, you will save money by enjoying a tasty meal & drink of your choice –add that to the fact that you can still enjoy life after 8.30pm, and ask yourself what are you waiting for? Do it—do it now---phone Patrick 24068, (if nobody home please leave message)—this is not a T.E.P advert—it is a genuine fantastic opportunity

THE PATISSERIE requires CASUAL STAFFMEMBER for weekend work. Some cafe experience an advantage is not essential. Please phone Brian or Leanne on 24118

EXPERIENCED CLEANER needed for residential property, 3 hrs per week, phone: 24160

Barney Duffy’s require a HOSTESS for four nights per week and an afternoon food preparation for two nights per week. Please ‘phone 22365

NORFOLK ISLAND GAS HAS A FULL TIME POSITION TO FILL, The work will be varied, but will include delivering exchange cylinders to customers premises, the maintenance of property and equipment. Would those interested pleases contact Chris at the Gas Center in the fi rst instance. This position replaces the part time position previously advertised.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST. We seek enthusiastic, energetic, fl exible all rounder for manager of the Sports and Workers Club. Please apply in the fi rst instance to Peter Horrocks on 50347

PART-TIME TOURISM CONSULTANTNorfolk Island Tourism are searching for a bright person with a great personality to join our team as a Tourism Consultant. This position involves weekend work in our offi ce and some airport duties. We would require the successful applicant to be able to start immediately and you must hold a current drivers license.If you would like a copy of the job description please call into our offi ce or phone 22147.

ON CALL TOURISM CONSULTANTNorfolk Island Tourism are looking for persons interested in being available for On Call as a Tourism Consultant for week and weekend work. You must hold a current drivers license and have a bright and bubbly personality

All applications in writing to :Mrs Sue BuffettOffi ce ManagerNorfolk Island TourismP.O Box 211Norfolk Island, 2899

JOB APPLICATIONS CLOSE 2ND DECEMBER 2007

HOUSEKEEPING COUPLE for Fantasy Island Resort due to staff holidays. Required couple 10 - 31 Jan 08. Good salary & conditions. Apply now. Call Lyndsay Tooley at 23778 for more info.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Tuesday, 11th December 7.00pm.Tuesday, 11th December 7.00pm.TuesdayCome and share ideas and have some fun in the process

Contact your local agent Jo Snell for all your Creative Memory Scrapbooking needs.Regular sessions and workshops. Themed workshop once a month.

Brochures and Creative Memories Gift Certifi cates available.Enquires to Jo on 22159 (b/h), 23615 (a.h), 50947 (mobile)

Memory Keeping at Its Best

ASSISTANT MANAGER. The All Seasons Colonial Norfolk Island is seeking an Assistant Manager. Wide range experience in all aspects of day-to-day hotel management inc. F & B, cost control, budget analysis and strong guest relation rapport is a necessity. Prior experience working in remote areas will be an advantage as will proven sales and market growth. This is a salaried, full time position, six days per week. All enquiries to 22123.

OFFICE MANAGER Must be prepared to work OFFICE MANAGER Must be prepared to work OFFICE MANAGERweekends and evenings when required. Experience in Microsoft Offi ce and Attache Business Partner essential. Apply in writing to Prouds Gallery and Pharmacy , PO Box 210, Norfolk Island.

PERFECT PART TIME POSITION---by working from 5.00pm/ 5.30pm till 8.30pm at the Bowlo Bistro, you will not only get paid top $`s, you will save money by enjoying a tasty meal and drink of your choice –add that to the fact that you can still enjoy life after 8.30pm, and ask yourself what are you waiting for? Do it—do it now---phone Patrick 24068, (if nobody home please leave message)—this is not a T.E.P advert—it is a genuine fantastic opportunity

ASSISTANT MANAGER - One of Norfolk Island’s ASSISTANT MANAGER - One of Norfolk Island’s ASSISTANT MANAGERpremium accommodation properties, Governors Lodge Resort is seeking a highly motivated person to fi ll the position of Assistant Manager. Experience in accounting essential with hospitality background an advantage. Successful applicant must be prepared to work fl exible hours and will need to work as part of a team. Apply with full CV and references in the fi rst instance to Jo Kelly - Phone 24400.

MEETINGS AND AGMS

The AGM of DAA SIDE FE UCKLUN YOUTH CENTRE Inc will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 10th December 2007. All parents and members and interested persons are invited to attend.

The Chamber of Commerce will be holding their monthly meeting followed by Christmas drinks and nibbles at the Ferny Lane Theatre on Monday 17 December 2007 at 5.30pm. For catering purposes only please RSVP to Business Solutions on 22368 by Wednesday 12 December 2007.

The Annual General meeting of the NORFOLK ISLAND SHOOTING SPORTS FEDERATION will be held Monday 17th December 5.30 at the Sports Offi ces, New Cascade Road.

NOTICES

BOAT DESIGNER & BUILDER - SETON REYNOLDS, Fiberglass Boat Builder will be visiting the Island from 18th December for 2 weeks. He will be available for consultation on the range of boats and products manufactured at his factory in NSW.Seton has been building a large range of craft for the past 30 years. Boats include Commercial fi shing charter and pleasure-craft boats, Surf Rescue boats, Australian Naval commissioned boats, Glass Bottom boats- (e.g. Donald & Maree’s glaas bohtam boet), Yachts up to 40ft; trailer-sailers; Mono and multi-hull craft; Barges- motorised and non-motorised; canoes, kayaks etc. Seton can be contacted through Donald & Maree Reynolds Ph 22249 after 18th Dec. or check out his website - www.hydrofi eldtrihulls.com

NORFOLK ELECTRICAL’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED from Wednesday, 12th December at 4.30pm re-opening on Monday 7th January 2008. For all your electrical needs please ring the Norfolk Electrical mobile number as advertised in the Yellow pages. Sorry for any inconvenience, and a safe and happy festive season to all our valued customers and thanks for your support throughout the year. Ann, Phil and Jim.

N.I. SPORTS AND WORKERS CLUB MEMBERS!

SANTA IS COMING TO THE CLUBon Saturday 15th December at 3.00pm for

the kids members Christmas party. All members welcome.

LAT.29004’S LONG. 167056’ENORFOLK ISLAND

TASMAN SEATimes and Heights of High and Low Waters

HIGH Hgt LOW HgtDECEMBERSaturday 8 7.43am 1.5 1.45pm 0.6Sunday 9 8.19am 1.6 2.27pm 0.5Monday 10 8.55am 1.6 3.05pm 0.5Tuesday 11 9.30am 1.7 3.43pm 0.5Wednesday 12 10.07am 1.7 4.21pm 0.5Thursday 13 10.45am 1.6 5.00pm 0.5Friday 14 11.25am 1.5 5.42pm 0.5Saturday 15 12.07pm 1.6 5.29am 0.3

TAI CHI AND QIGONG classes are now taking place on Monday 5:30 pm or Wednesday 6:30 am opposite Slaughter Bay or at the A & H Hall in bad weather. Bad weather means rain or excessive wind whether it is clear or cloudy. Bring an extra jumper or a wind proof jacket, running shoes are best. The teacher and assistant, Piria Coleman and Eunice Vercoe, are on location 30 minutes before class. Use common sense to judge which location or call 22246 or 23295. FLORAL ART LESSONS will commence early in the New Year. Please ‘phone 23060 for particulars.

ISLAND VET SURGERY. Contactable on 50838 (50VET) OR 23838

VISIT OF TAHITIAN TATTOO ARTIST – GEORGES MATAUTEUTE BARFF

Georges from Huahine, Tahiti, well known for his beautiful Tahitian tattoo work, is visiting Norfolk mid December. Georges will be available for consultation and advice on designs and quotes etc on Monday 10th December from 9:00am – 6:00pm at Donald and Maree’s, Rocky Point Road, Bumboras. (red guitar at the cattle stop) Persons interested in obtaining or updating their tattoo need to secure an appointment by contacting Maree or Donald Reynolds, Ph 22249. Georges, Professional and Internationally renown tattoo artist uses all new sterilised equipment for each tattoo and meets with all necessary health requirements.

PILATES CLASSES ALL LEVELS WELCOME . If you have a time slot and a couple of friends we will run a class to suit you. Tuesdays 6am, Thursdays 5.30pmTRIM, TONE AND FIRM Thursday 6am, Saturday 7.30am.Aura studio behind Photopress in Douglas DriveREMEDIAL AND RELAXATION MASSAGEtreating sciatica, fi bromyalgia, sporting injuries and much more. Phone 23001. 53215 for more information. Gift vouchers available.

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The Norfolk Islander Your Island Newspaper

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

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

Tom Lloyd (Int +6723) 23725Email - [email protected]

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

WEEKLY CIRCULATION Local Distribution - 1360 International Subscriptions - 120

EDITORIAL Jonno Snell and Tom Lloyd

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

THE COLLECTORS CORNER opening hours for December will be - Monday and Tuesday 11am - 3pm; Wednesday and Friday 9.30am - 4pm; Saturday 9.30am - 2pm. Always open through lunch. Due to family illness in Australia, Sheila Grimshaw has kindly volunteered to open the store at varied hours from Wednesday 12th - Saturday 15th December. If needed please ‘phone her on 22253

VISITING SPECIALISTS

2008January 6th to 14th Dr Benness GynaecologistJanuary Dr Thomas GastroenterologistJanuary Dr Grant UrologistPlease ‘phone the hospital for an appointment.

ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCHQueen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763

Administrator Rev. Dr. Neil BrownParish Council - President Barbara Hehir

Secretary Margaret Kiernan. Treasurer - Joan IrwinBaptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Weddings

contact Barbara Hehir - ph 22010.Rosary - Sunday 8.30am (Preceding Mass)

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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPastor George C. Porter

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. 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer fellowshipWEDNESDAY : 5:00 pm Radio Programme on Radio NorfolkSATURDAY: Sabbath Services: 9:30 am Sabbath School and Bible Study for all ages. 11:00 am. Divine Service- A word from the Lord.VISITORS AND SEARCHERS - Always welcome for worship and fellowship, with God our Maker and Life.

SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE –Tourist Attraction

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

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

AN INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTNo person can attain their true station except through their justice. No power can exist except through unity. No welfare and no well-being can be attained except through consultation. Consultation bestows greater awareness and transmutes conjecture into certitude. It is a shining light in a dark world, it leads the way and guides. For everything there is, and will continue to be, a station of perfection and maturity. The maturity of the gift of understanding is made manifest through consultation. For enquiries or discussion please ‘phone 22116

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIMEThursday 29th 1016.5 21.6 16.9 SSE 20 1008 0.0 9.5Friday 30th 1014.5 21.1 16.4 SSE 18 0721 0.0 3.7Saturday 1st 1013.7 21.5 14.0 SW 16 1053 0.0 13.3 Sunday 2nd 1015.0 21.9 14.1 ENE 16 2234 0.0 6.3 Monday 3rd 1015.5 23.7 17.7 ENE 27 2107 0.0 2.4 Tuesday 4th 1019.7 23.5 15.6 ENE 45 1141 26.0 0.3Wednesday 5th 1009.8 23.3 16.8 N 27 0156 36.6 7.7

METEOROLOGICAL DATA - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2007

MONTHLY MEANS FOR DEC. (All Years)MEAN MAX TEMP (oc) : 23.4MEAN MIN TEMP (oc) : 17.7Daily SUNSHINE (Hours) : 7.8

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR DEC : 62.6mmRAINFALL FOR 2007 TO DATE : 940.2MEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1309.3AVERAGE DECEMBER RAINFALL : 83.2mm

CHURCH OF ENGLANDRev. Rod Oldfield

Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293SUNDAY 8.00 am Holy Communion at St Barnabas Chapel. 9.30am Morning Service at St Barnabas Chapel followed by morning tea. 7.30pm Evening Prayer (1662) at All Saints Kingston followed by “Sing A Long”. THURSDAY 5.15 pm Prayer Time at All Saints Kingston FRIDAY 12.00 md Bible Study at All Saints Kingston 3.00-4.30 pm After School Kids (A.S.K.) Club at Uniting Church Hall 5.00 pm. Radio Programme Radio Norfolk AM & FM Bands

UNITING CHURCHCascade Road Pastor Karl Tui Telephone: 22179

You too may hear the angels’ song – if you tune inSUNDAY 9th at 10 am: Praise and Worship Service

with Pastor Karl Tui who will be ministering to us for the next two months. The service will be followed by a potluck meal at Peter and Boni Maywald’s home in

Quality Row to say ”Farewell” to Faye and Laurie Reid and “Welcome” to Karl. All welcome

TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme in the AM Band.NEED HELP?

UNIFAM FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING: Phone Sydney 9891 1328

This is a service of the Uniting ChurchOPPORTUNITY SHOP

The Opportunity Shop sells good clean clothes, small household items, Bibles, “Hymns of Norfolk Island” books

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

Friday: 2 pm to 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 12 Noon

NORFOLK ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCHA Christian Outreach Centre

….. *** LOCATION – THE HUB *** Taylors Road next to Sims Supermarket

***Visitors very welcome at all services***SUNDAY 10.00am. Worship Service and Communion. Morning tea and Fellowship Time after service. Childrens Sunday School - TBA 5.00pm MONDAY 6.30pm Prayer Meeting followed by coffee and Bible studyTUESDAY: 9.45am - 11.30 ‘Mainly Music’ for ‘Pre-schoolers’ and Mums. 7.00pm. Bible Study FRIDAY: 6:30pm “Ignited Youth!”extreme activities, fun, café, life skills - in recess. Remember – Hillsong TV on TVNI Sundays at 8:00 am

The Community Church - Taylor’s Road - ph 23856

Come Worship With Us.

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

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