The Norfolk Islander

The Norfolk ISLANDER

The World of Norfolk’s Community Newspaper for more than 50 Years

F O U N D E D 1 9 6 5

Successors to - The Norfolk Island Pioneer c. 1885

The Weekly News c 1932 : The Norfolk Island Monthly News c. 1933The N.I. Times c. 1935 : Norfolk Island Weekly c. 1943 : N.I.N.E. c. 1949 : W.I.N. c. 1951 : Norfolk News c. 1965

Volume 50, No. 31 SATURDAY, 3rd OCTOBER 2015 Price $2.75

Norfolk Island draws first blood! Last Wednesday afternoon at Kingston Oval saw the

Norfolk Island JRL Rep squad take on the Coomera Cutters from the Gold Coast. This was the first of a two game series and Norfolk defeated Coomera by 42 to 12. It was great to see the large crowd that gathered to watch and cheer on our local boys and girl and it was a throwback to years gone by when rugby league was played at Kingston oval with the sound of cars beeping their horns whenever there was a try scored. A special mention must go to Geoff Griffiths who has done a superb job preparing the playing field, which looked absolutely immaculate!

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GAME 2 - TODAY.3:00pm –

Curtain raiser Midget B’s (under 7)4:00pm –

Main game, Norfolk Island v Coomera Cutters

Earlier this month the Administrator advised the community of the permanent move to a changed time zone for Norfolk Island, effective from 4 October 2015.

This means, at 2am on Sunday 4 October 2015, Norfolk Island time will become 1.30am. One of the easiest ways to make sure you have the correct time is for residents and visitors to set clocks and watches back by half an hour as you go to bed on the night of Saturday 3 October 2015.


Time Zone Change

Time Zone Change - changeThis change will provide easier access for local

businesses when engaging with the mainland. This is also likely to bring increased opportunities and appeal to the Island’s major tourist market.

It will have a minor impact on the aircraft arrival and departures times to and from Norfolk Island. Air New Zealand has, and will continue to, publicise the changed arrangements.

BAY STREET REPAIRSThe Administration of Norfolk Island wishes

to advise the public that repairs to Bay Street will commence on Tuesday 6 October 2015 through until 4 December, 2015.

These repairs will be undertaken between 7am and 3pm weekdays and certain sections of Bay Street may be closed to traffic at any time.

Appropriate signage and directions will be provided on site and all motorists are asked to obey these or any other instructions.

The Administration wishes to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused to motorists but seeks the cooperation of the public at all times.

Patching and road maintenance of other roads on-Island will continue throughout this period.

Any enquiries can be forwarded to Manager Public Works, Mr Doug Creek on 50452 or 22006.

Jon Gibbons Chief Executive Officer

POPULATION STATISTICS - PEOPLE ON ISLAND

SATURDAY Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of a shower. S/SE winds 10/15 knots. Possible shower. Min: 14 Max: 19

SUNDAY Partly Cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower. E/SE winds about 10 knots. Possible shower. Min: 14 Max: 19

MONDAY Partly Cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of a shower. E/NE winds about 10 knots Shower or two. Min: 15 Max: 20

WEEK ENDING RES GEP TEP VISITORS UEP OTHER TOTAL 6th August 2015 1367 14 48 394 229 205213th August 2015 1365 13 49 336 231 199420th August 2015 1371 13 50 462 237 213327th August 2015 1368 13 48 446 231 21063rd September 2015 1377 13 43 492 229 215410th September 2015 1329 13 45 591 231 2209

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Norfolk Island draws first blood!To get the afternoon started

the Midget A’s played a curtain raiser and although the numbers were down due to a few kids being away, it was an entertaining game to watch. Then the time came for the main game which kicked off at 4pm. Norfolk started strongly and dominated the opening exchanges with some good defence and jumped out to a 10 point lead. Off the back of a dropped ball and penalty, Coomera got themselves back into the game with two quick converted tries to lead 12 -10 midway through the first half. Norfolk regathered their composure to score two more tries and take a 20 – 12 halftime advantage.

The second half started the same for Norfolk with an early try which they built on throughout the remainder of the match. Strong defence was the difference between the sides in the end and Norfolk ended up running out comfortable winners 42 – 12. It was a great game to watch played in the right spirit and now we look forward to the next game to be played this afternoon. Rookie referee Will Partridge had control of the main game and did an outstanding job.

Match detailsNorfolk Island 42 – Tries. Saxon Snell x 4, Kya

Snell x 2, Brayden Adams, Will Elliott & TK Morgan. Conversions – Kya Snell x 2, TK Morgan.

Coomera Cutters 12 – Tries. Ediq Ambrosyev x 2. Conversions – Kai Fearn, Zane Tuck.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come down to Kingston Oval and support our team.

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Game details for this weekendAll games at Kingston OvalSaturday 3rd October3:00pm – Curtain raiser Midget B’s (under 7)4:00pm – Main game, Norfolk Island v Coomera

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Sunday 4th October1:00pm – Barbarians 9-a-side round robin

Community Feedback On Discussion Paper 2 –

A Future Norfolk Island Regional Council And Monthly

Meeting In response to a number of requests, the Advisory

Council has extended the public feedback response time on the second discussion paper – A Future Norfolk Island Regional Council, Service Delivery Model, to 5pm Monday 5th October 2015. Please return your feedback form to the ballot box in the post office, the Australian Government Information Centre, 11 Quality Row or to an Advisory Council member.

A number of informative submissions have been received. The Advisory Council urges everyone in the community to take advantage of this unique opportunity to have a say on what services your new Regional Council should deliver beyond 1 July 2016, how services should be delivered and how they should be paid for.

The Advisory Council heard 6 public and private submissions at its public hearing held on Wednesday, 30th September 2015. The public hearing was attended by approximately 30 people. The Advisory Council would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for taking the time to make a written submission, and would particularly like to thank the speakers at the public meeting for their contribution to the discussion.

A draft record of the public hearing will be available on the website next week – www.norfolkislandadvisorycouncil.nf The Advisory Council will collate and publish a summary of the submissions, the same as it did for discussion paper 1. Information gathered will inform advice to the Minister Hon. Paul Fletcher MP. The advice will incorporate community views on how a future Regional Council model should be set up to provide the greatest possible benefit to the Norfolk Island community.

The next discussion paper will guide a community discussion on which laws should be applied to the Island to ensure the Regional Council can function effectively, support economic development and guarantee community safety. The Advisory Council expects the next discussion paper to be released mid-October.

If you would like to meet with the Advisory Council to discuss the first or second discussion paper, or any other reform matter please contact the Secretariat, James on 23215 or leave a message on 23015.

The 4th monthly meeting of the Norfolk Island Advisory Council will be held Wednesday, 7th October 2015. If you wish to attend the meeting to either speak with the Advisory Council or observe proceedings, please contact the Secretariat.

Contact: Melissa Ward 50776

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AOS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that has been carrying out aviation training for over 70 client airports across the last 22 years.

There has been some interest expressed to local resident and AOS staff member Glenn Robinson about facilitating the above two courses on Norfolk Island. Minimum numbers for hosting the course is six and the purpose of this advertisement is to determine if there are further potential students out there in the community.

The two courses, (ARO/WSO Training Certifi cate and Certifi cate III in Aviation - Aerodrome Operations) are taught at the same time. The ARO/WSO training is done over 3 days in a class room environment. The Cert III training also takes place over those fi rst three days but includes the addition of a signifi cant and lengthy assessment process.

For anyone wishing to work as an ARO at an airport in Australia the ARO/WSO Training Certifi cate is currently the minimum qualifi cation. Anyone wishing to undertake the Cert III training must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 1 year’s prior employment experience in the aviation industry.

Costs are $1800/person for the ARO/WSO training and $4500/person for the Certifi cate III qualifi cation.

For further information or to register your interest please contact Glenn Robinson on 56149 or [email protected] by the 16th October. If the training goes ahead it will most likely occur in November.

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Norfolk Island People for Democracy

National Vice President, United Nations Association

of New Zealand, arrives Sunday 4 October

On Wednesday 7 October at 6:30pm at the Sirius Room, Paradise Hotel, NIPD will be hosting a community forum with Mr. Gary Russell JP, National Vice President United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNANZ) and Chair of the UNANZ Northern Branch. We warmly invite you to join us at an informal community gathering with Gary and to learn about the work of the United Nations around the world.

CongratulationsNIPD would like to congratulate the organizers and

all those involved in the peaceful protest march ‘Hand Up for Democracy’ held on Sunday 27th September.

With over 1200 hands collected the ‘Hand Up for Democracy’ initiative was a huge demonstration of unity against the Commonwealth takeover of Norfolk Island. The overwhelming support from the Norfolk Island community for initiatives such as ‘Hands Up for Democracy’ coupled with over 850 registered supporters of the Norfolk Island People for Democracy demonstrates a clear resolve by this Community that the fight for democracy is to continue.

Australia has a new Prime MinisterGiven the unwillingness of the previous Australian

Government leadership to discuss matters relating to the unfair and unjust removal of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly, the NIPD has been heartened by the opportunity now presented with the change in leadership, and change in our Federal Minister, to have meaningful dialogue with Prime Minister Turnbull and Minister Fletcher on restoring self-government in Norfolk Island and working in positive partnership with the Australian government to the overall benefit of all stakeholders.

This week at the Norfolk Island Museum

Land Ahoy!That is what I will be saying on Sunday

11 October as the Pacific Pearl approaches Norfolk Island.

The Norfolk Island Museum received another invitation to be a part of the ‘Bounty Adventure Cruise’ experience for P&O’s guests on board the Pacific Pearl. Lisa Richards took up the invitation as guest presenter last year and did such a great job, we’ve been invited again! Unfortunately the guests couldn’t make it ashore on that voyage, although it is has been wonderful to see quite a number of those cruise ship passengers fly in for a holiday since.

The ship departs Sydney on Thursday 8 October - first port of call is Norfolk Island. I am delivering two presentations prior to our arrival at Norfolk. The first presentation is titled ‘Small Island – Big Stories’, this provides an overview of the layers of Norfolk’s history. The second is ‘Island Life – Norfolk Style’ where I talk about our heritage, culture, island services and everything Norfolk. Norfolk Tourism have arranged for boxes of their generic Norfolk brochure to be delivered to the ship and Burnt Pine Travel have arranged times for me to be available to help promote the shore tours and to answer any general island enquiries. What a fantastic opportunity this is to promote our island.

After we leave Norfolk the ship will cruise up to Tonga and sail past where the ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ occurred, at this point I will be on deck with microphone in hand relaying the story of the Mutiny. Prior to this a third presentation will have been delivered, that one is titled ‘Bligh vs Christian’, an insight into the main characters of mutiny story. From there the Pacific Pearl sails towards Fiji, the fourth presentation is ‘The Bounty and After’, this one details Bligh’s incredible longboat voyage and life on Pitcairn Island.

Stopping at Fiji provides the opportunity to visit the Fiji Museum to view a large piece of the Bounty rudder, this was recovered from Bounty Bay in 1932 by Parkin Christian, this significant piece was accessioned into the Fiji Museum in 1942; it’s a highlight of their exhibition. Another place of great interest is at New Caledonia where a shore trip to visit the Tjibaou Cultural Centre is already prebooked. After that, it’s back to Sydney.

It’s a great privilege to have this opportunity to promote our island and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve put an order in for good weather and calm seas for Sunday 11 October.

Our photograph shows the section of the Bounty rudder on display in the Fiji Museum.

Janelle Blucher

Rotary Alumni Connect weekThe Rotary Club of Norfolk Island would be one of

the first Clubs in the world to celebrate Rotary Alumni Connect week, which started on 1 October. 50 current and ex-Rotarians, plus partners, gathered in the Parish Hall at St Barnabas, Thursday night, to re-connect with each other, and to celebrate the work that Rotary is doing, worldwide.

Arranged by Club Service committee members, David Elliott and Charisse Clarke, and attended by His Honour Gary Hardgrave and Mrs Lorraine Hardgrave, Peter Gesling and Past District Governors Ned Lenthall (who has just celebrated 50 years of service to Rotary) and Lindsay Ford and Alison – plus many others who are Past Presidents or ex-members of the Club of the Club.

The theme of the evening was fellowship, and this certainly was the mainstay of the evening. Lindsay Ford briefly outlined what Rotary is doing behind the scenes, with some great stories of

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Duncan Evans was in charge of the cooking, but we must not forget the many others who helped in the kitchen – Sue Wright, Charisse Clarke, Alison Ford, Marcie Proft and A.N.Other (who must have dried over 150 knives and forks).

The evening concluded with a ‘parlour game’, with many participating in what was a truly ‘fun’ end to a great evening.

Watawieh yorlyi and a big welcome to all our visitors,

World Tourism Day InstaMeet Helloworld (H.W.) Ltd, is one of the leading

travel companies in Australia and New Zealand. H.W. operate a number of leading businesses in the retail, online, corporate, and wholesale travel markets with operations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the United States of America, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

To celebrate World Tourism Day on Sunday 27th September H.W. created Social Media history with the world’s longest Instagram promotion, covering countries all over the world including Norfolk Island. Professional instragrammers and local Instameet groups shared their photos throughout the whole day to inspire travellers to visit that particular destination. The#helloworldRELAY was supported by the following marketing activity:

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Tourism News - continuedDigital media channels, social media, EDM’s,

website, booking apps, in store, PR leverage, and new partnerships including National Geographic, Google Earth and Go-Pro.

Local Instagramer Zach Sanders with Emily worked from sunrise to sunset posting every hour photos that depicted the various experiences of Norfolk e.g. food, history, culture, marine, nature, etc. To have a flow on with each image, the theme throughout the day depicted the life of an island girl. A BIG thank you to the enthusiastic group of local instragrammers who joined us for the first #norfolkisland InstaMeet: Lani, Nat, Leticia, Toot, Kelly, Casey, Andrea, Spud & family. Instagram is a great platform for promoting a destination by sharing ‘true’ photo and video content; Instagram has over 150 million active users & growing every-day. Convict ruins & surfing (Zach Sanders) Group photo (Spud)

Planned Famils October: Kirsty Sayer: Travel & lifestyle blogger

and professional photographer. New Zealand Media famil: 6 x travel

writers confirmed. Gerard Hindmarsh: Freelance travel

writer & Author + guest speaker for the Industry “Gala” dinner.

Chloe Taylor & Tom: She Fishes/ Fishing World.

November: Helloworld Travel agent famil. Travellers Choice agent famil. Valli Little: Editor of “Delicious’

magazine & guest for the Food festival. Channel 7 Sunrise weekend weather

crosses.

Marketing Activity/ media coverage- NZ Island-time magazine/Product news: new

dinner taxi, Tin Sheds awards, new Discovery centre, Jazz festival, new KAVHA brochure.

- “NI fascinating legacy” David Gadd (media famil) www.stuff.co.nz

- “Pine Island” Sandip Hor (media famil) www.indianlink.com.au

- Luxury Travel co-op campaign until Dec.2015- Out and About with Kids co-op campaign +

holiday give-away until Dec.2015- Mindfood mag, online campaign until Dec.2015

+ 2nd feature due November. - Press Releases: School holiday adventures, Pro-

Am golf success, NI Time zone changes, Cool island vibe – jazz, NI the perfect Eco boost. Read copies on www.norfolkisland.com.au

- Sales & tactical advertising with wholesalers and group organisers in print, EDM’s, social media & in store: Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

- Co-op advertising to promote local events & festivals.

- Let’s Travel magazine (NZ) Norfolk travel supplement.

Product NewsIf you have any exciting product news that NI

Tourism can share/promote please let us know. E.g.

Accommodation upgrades or changes, new tours, new brochures, Awards, Facebook, websites, specials, new staff or change of ownership, events, menus, etc. NI Tourism distributes local product news via press releases for selected media groups (the distribution group is selected depending on the release topic) The information is provided to our Marketing reps in Australia and New Zealand to share to the trade and consumers. It is included in online newsletters to past visitors database (currently over 17,000 recipients) and via social media. Email details + 1 or 2 hero images to E [email protected]

Norfolk Island Government Tourism Bureau - Corporate website.

This website has been developed to inform all stakeholders on the roles and responsibilities of the NIGTB along with industry information. The functions within the Bureau have been separated into three program groupings of responsibility. 1. The Destination management organisation 2. Norfolk Island Tourism 3. Visitors Information Centre. www.nigtb.gov.nf If you have any enquiries please call into the VIC or ph.22147.

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Australian Bowling directory– advertising proposal

On island during the Pacific triples tournament was Debbie Wheeler, the owner & Editor of the only bowling club directory in Australia. Debbie will be writing a Norfolk feature for the 2016 directory. To support this feature NI Tourism has secured a full page ad & there is an opportunity for Norfolk business’s to also advertise. Offer is 1⁄4 page of A4 size for $330. Email [email protected] for further details.

Events Calendar – October 201527 Sept – 6 Oct NI Flora week2-12 Quilters Retreat7 Government House Charity Open Day12 Annual A & H Show (Public Holiday)

Breast Screen Norfolk IslandThank you to Dale, Tracey S and Eve for the Breast

Screen NI presentation provided to the staff last Tuesday evening. The key messages we took from it was how important breast screening is, early detection is important, can affect women and men, useful websites for further information & to update us on the local situation. “thank you for the mammories girls”

Darset! Tania @ #norfolkisland Tourism www.norfolkisland.

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Helping Hand for Norfolk Island PSA

16 September 2015http://www.cpsu-spsf.asn.au/node/70

There are six flights a week to and from Norfolk Island, made up of two from Sydney, two from Brisbane and two from Auckland. The airport and not the town centre is arguably the most important hub on the Island, it is where the Island’s residents meet, greet and congregate. Almost everyone you speak to on the Island appears to know the airline schedule, and being a part-time operation, many hold a second or third job there for a few hours a week. It makes a strange sight when through the window of your departing plane you spot someone who served you in a shop or waited a table only a few days later now loading baggage or guiding the pilot down the runway, but serves as a reminder of the remarkable self-sufficiency and multi-skilling of the people that live here.

At request of the Norfolk Island Public Service Association (NIPSA) I had the privilege of visiting Norfolk Island two months ago to assist them on a number of industrial matters. The NIPSA and CPSU’s relationship has been one of co-operation and support for a number of years.

I was asked in 2013 to assist with their Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) application before the Public Sector Remuneration Tribunal (PRST) which saw a 7% increase awarded to salaries over the following two years. NIPSA is a small union of 100 members with only officials and no paid staff, however what they lack in resources and industrial experience they more than make up for in dedication and commitment. To understand the challenges that this remote community faces, one must understand a few facts about the community itself. Norfolk has approximately 1500 permanent residents, with about 500 tourists at any time also visiting the Island. The public service of the Norfolk Island Administration employs approximately 140 people (of whom about 100 are union members). The Administration could be thought of as a condensed version of what we rely on three levels of government to provide on the mainland. In addition to the airport, it is responsible for utilities such as telecommunications, electricity and waste, customs and quarantine, emergency services, courts, public works, the cemetery, museums and the significant historical site, and lighterage (ports). It raises its own taxes through a 15% GST and some other levies (there is no income tax on the Island), registers companies, manages planning and development, and

even administers a small social security service for residents.

The Administration has been roundly criticised in various consultancy reports and audits over the last ten years, usually commissioned by the Commonwealth, regarding its monopolistic control of certain services and the absence of competitive tendering or private sector investment. For instance, many services which we on the mainland are now conditioned to describe as assets, such as the airport or the electricity generation plant, are still wholly in public ownership. The Administration is also the sole importer and distributor of fuel and liquor, with the latter being a lucrative revenue stream. But most of this involvement by the Administration in commercial activity has been by default. There are many examples of the private sector either not being interested in stepping into the breech for such a small market, or withdrawing from it entirely. If the Administration had not stepped up, then the services would not exist.

The end of self-determinationThe expiration of the previous determination of the

PRST with respect to public sector salaries on 30 June 2015 was coinciding with some far more tumultuous changes for the Island and the Administration. Following the passage of the Norfolk Island Act 1979 (Cth) the Island was been an Australian external territory with a degree of self-governance. It elected its own nine-member Legislative Assembly with almost unrestricted powers to pass laws. Legislative assent was given by a Commonwealth –appointed Administrator, and the Australian Parliament had the power to override laws where they saw fit. The Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 (Cth) was passed by the Australian Parliament on 14 May 2015 and received Royal Assent twelve days later. It effectively repealed self-governance and imposed a combination of Commonwealth and New South Wales in its place. The Legislative Assembly was replaced in the interim by the Administrator and an Advisory Council, with a representative government the status equivalent of a Regional Council to be elected. The date for full implementation of mainland law is 1 July 2016. Obviously this change in governance arrangements has implications on a vast number of issues on the Island, not the least of them being public sector employment. With this in mind and answers scarce on the ground, the NIPSA sought assistance from the CPSU with a series of meetings scheduled across two days with the Island’s Administrator (former Howard Government


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Industrial issues arising from the repeal of self-government

First and foremost in the Islander’s concerns was which jurisdiction with respect to industrial relations applied both now and post 1 July 2016. As the legislative intent of the Amendment Act had been to impose New South Wales law on the Island, it had been assumed prior to my arrival that the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) would be the relevant scheme. This would mean a NSW Award could be sought in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission for the Administration’s workforce, and also meant the NIPSA would need to initiate registration under that system. A meeting with the Administrator indicated that this was not necessarily the case. Rather, being a Council of a Territory, it was thought that the Fair work Act 2009 (Cth) would apply post 1 July 2016 as per section 14(1)(f) of that Act. Importantly, given the Public Sector Remuneration Tribunal 1992 (NI) was not a piece of legislation repealed by the empowering Act, it would continue to have force until 1 July 201, leaving open the possibility of seeking a further determination in that accessible jurisdiction.

Post 1 July 2016 the issue of industrial relations for all employees of the Island becomes even more interesting. While it is proposed that the Fair Work system would apply, this would result in significant uplifts for all employees in terms of minimum wages (currently approximately $10 on the Island), penalty rates and superannuation. The Administration indicated however that some of these employment rights were proposed to be phased in, with superannuation for example starting at a meagre 1% and increasing to the current legal minimum of 9.5% only after nine years. Obviously this represents a case of the Island’s employers, the Administration included, having the rights but not any responsibilities under the Act and is grossly unfair, not to say that it undercuts minimum standards the movement has fought hard to achieve on the mainland.

A further issue for all employees is the imposition of income tax. The public sector’s wages are set with this in mind, with most if not all positions renumerated at an annual salary lower than the net salary of their mainland job equivalent. Of great concern is that there were no firm commitments regarding an increase in salary rates to compensate for the introduction of tax, which would leave all public sector employees far worse off.

Other issues emerged during the visit that also require attention include the transfer of powers and positions to Commonwealth and State Governments, and whether incumbent employees will retain their jobs and/or be trained up to required standards, and also the dissolution of the Island’s Provident Fund, a retirement savings scheme in place in lieu of superannuation.

CPSU has offered to provide industrial, legal and campaigning support for each of these issues. Another COLA will need to be run in the short-term, which can

hopefully address the issues of both the maintenance of real wage levels in the eye of inflation in the short term, as well as the imposition of income tax. Efforts will be made with Federal Parliamentarians and the ACTU to raise awareness and seek assistance with broader industrial issues that undermine the safety net for all.

Flying home this time I watched the preparations of the aircraft by the many members I had met during the preceding three days and reflected on the levels of interdependence the Island’s community enjoys that we will never experience on the mainland. The importance of the airport to the people then struck me. It is more than merely a demonstration of the remarkable adaptability of its people, but a reflection of the way they consider their connection to the outside world. It is a link that they treat seriously and appreciate, however one that distinguishes them both geographically and culturally from the rest of Australia.

Our Federal Parliament may not recognise this and has run rough shod over many rights of independence they consider important, but as a union movement we must not and will not.

Troy WrightSenior Industrial Officer

Stop Press Letter to the EditorDear Sir,I am concerned that, in his role as Norfolk Island

Central School P&C Association President, Andre Nobbs used public radio to air his personal opinions about the possibility of a Chaplaincy program being allowed into our school. This took place on the day of the monthly meeting where members were aware they would likely be voting on the matter. His personal beliefs are just that, he should remain impartial and wary of the questions this kind of conduct can raise around conflict of interest.

David South

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Thank you for giving me back my life.

Two months prior to the 8th August, my health had already began to fail and I realised that I needed help beyond my control. This is where I would like to give my full appreciation to all the people involved in my recovery.

There are so many people to thank. Most especially to my daughter Helen nee Tofts, who has been amazing though out my trauma. Thank you also to Sheryl and Keith Swift from Tasmania.

I would like to thank Geoff Atkinson and Rowan Evans who both by chance and for their help, came down at the right time to asses and assisted me to get to the hospital where the staff on duty were waiting for me.

To the professional help from all of the Hospital staff and crew, such as the doctors, nurses and carers. The director of the hospital for organising my immediate attention and medivac operation. Also I would like to thank the ambulance crew and the airport staff for all their care and attention.

I would like to thank the churches for all their prayers and support, letters and cards; and to the community for their loving and caring thoughts towards me. To the visitors from home, who went out of their way to come and visit me. Words just can’t explain my appreciation and professional help from everyone involved.

To the Burnt Pine Travel crew for taking me back home. To the many that I have not been able to name, a great big thank you to all of you.

Thank you once again for giving me back my life.

Bob Tofts.

CongratulationsHayley and Simon Davidson are

pleased to announce the birth of their son and brother for Rylee, Zai Buffett Davidson born 1 October 2015. Thank you to all those who have sent messages.

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Pacific Pearl Returning to Norfolk Island

On Sunday the 11th of October, the P&O vessel Pacific Pearl will be visiting Norfolk Island with nearly 1,800 passengers.

The Pearl is expected to arrive at around 7.00am with unloading expected to start by around 8.00am.

As with previous visits, P&O will be running shuttle buses from the pier to town and back.

It should be a great day with the buzz of lots of people in town. Being a Sunday, we would encourage as many of the shops to be open as all passengers who disembark the ship will be through town at some point in their day.

We ask that when driving around the pier or town, please be mindful of the buses and cruise passengers moving around the areas and please keep clear of the roped off areas.

I hope that everyone has been having a wonderful school break and that our students and their families and NICS staff are now preparing for a big Term 4.

School will resume for all staff and students on Tuesday 6th October 2016.

The next few weeks will be both exciting and stressful for our Year 12 students so please treat them well. They are on the brink of a new chapter of their lives and just have a little hurdle to get over before they take that next step. Thank you to Wendy Morrice, our NICS HSC Presiding Officer and her team, for the great preparation work that they are currently undertaking to make sure that all is smooth starting Monday 12th October 2015. Yes the NSW HSC starts on Norfolk Island Show Day. Doesn’t seem fair really!

Kindergarten 2016 Parent Information Evening

Parents of Kindergarten students in 2016 are invited to an Information Evening at Norfolk Island Central School. This will be held on Tuesday 13th October from 6-7pm in the HD classroom (next to the canteen). Enrolment forms and information packs will be available. Looking forward to meeting our new parents!

Please come and see me if you have any issues or suggestions that will assist with the facilitation of improved learning outcomes of our children.

Enjoy the weekendMichelle Nicholson

Proud PrincipalNorfolk Island Central School

Understanding mentoring and support options for the Norfolk

Island Central SchoolDue to a large number of enquiries and support for

re-evaluation of the “Pastoral Care” proposal, the P & C President and NICS Principal would like to advise that further information and evaluation is possible, however, it will require feedback from interested parents who see the mentoring and support functions offered through this program as beneficial.

As identified at the previous meeting, there are support and mentoring components enabled under the program which is Australian Government Funded.

A brief checklist of the program to assist evaluation:• The program does not require any funding from the

school budget• The Norfolk Island Central School and P & C set

the progress content• Although coordinated through the Ministerial

Fraternal this is not a religious based program• By setting the program content NICS ensures only

appropriate content is discussed/supported.Thanks to those parents who have shown an interest

in the program. As P & C President I appreciate that there are some instances where the monthly meeting format does not allow for full parental engagement when assessing proposals.

If you would like further information on this program please contact Terence Grube or the NICS Principal. This will enable us to gauge parental support and school needs associated with the Pastoral Care Program.

Andre NobbsPresident

NICS Parents and Citizens

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Service of Remembrance

Each year, the 29th September holds a special significance for Police throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. It is a day for police to pause to honour officers whose lives have been cut short while performing their duty as a police officer. Here on Norfolk Island a Service of Remembrance was held at All Saints Kingston on Tuesday morning, and those who gathered we’re encouraged to remember with thanksgiving those whose lives have been lost in the line of duty, to pray for those who experience their loss most deeply, and to give thanks for those who continue to face danger to ensure the safety of us all.

Church of England Chaplain, Rev. David Fell reminded the congregation that “these officers were not simply Police: they were also someone’s partner, spouse, parent, child or friend. None of those who have died left home on their final day on earth knowing it would be their last. It is difficult to imagine the grief of those left behind, which will be deeply felt on important family occasions such as birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries. Our hearts go out to those who have been bereaved and we will remember them in our prayers. He then said, “Police officers face risks and dangers in their daily responsibilities in order to ensure the safety of others. We all benefit from their courage, discipline and training and we offer our thanks, especially for those who have lost their lives. Their sacrifices also push us to reflect on our own lives, how we serve and what legacy we would like to leave behind”.

After singing “O Valiant Hearts”, Detective Senior Constable Matt Lee prayed the Police prayer. Sergeant Catherine Tye, Officer-in-Charge, Norfolk Island Police Force then read Psalm 46 and the second hymn “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” was sung. An Occasional Address was then given by His Honour, Gary Hardgrave, Administrator for Norfolk Island before Sergeant Tye read the Honour Roll. The service ended with the Police Ode read by Constable Cheryl Snell, of the Norfolk Island Police Force and an anonymous Police Poem titled “I am” (Remembrance) read by Mr George Smith AM, former Minister for Police.

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Unregistered VehiclesYes, we are nagging you again. The number of

unregistered vehicles being driven on our roads is increasing. For some of you it’s just an oversight, maybe you haven’t received the renewal notice or just forgot to pay it. For others, you are fully aware you vehicle or trailer is unregistered and you don’t care. Unfortunately, if you are involved in an accident and your vehicle is unregistered, it also means you are uninsured and you could be liable for paying for any damage.

Also, there are currently 57 trailers on Norfolk Island with lapsed registration. We are also aware that there are a number of trailers being towed on our roads that have never been registered. There is a misconception that trailers don’t need to be separately registered, and that they are covered by their vehicle registration. This is not true. All trailers that are driven on public roads must be registered.

We are checking vehicles parked in and around Burnt Pine (and trailers left at Kingston and Cascade piers) and if your vehicle is unregistered, you will receive an official warning, advising you that we are aware you are driving unregistered. In order to avoid paying a $240 dollar fine and 3 demerit points, get your vehicles and trailers registered.

Email and Text ScamsWho else is $1 million USD richer thanks to CAT

Telecom Company Thailand? I know I am!Many residents received an early morning text

on Tuesday advising them of a windfall. Sorry, it’s a scam. It’s yet another way criminals are trying to get your information in order to steal your identity or empty your bank accounts. Emails that are also doing the rounds at the moment are from Australia Post and PayPal. Both are asking recipients to click on a link and give personal details.

For emails or text messages, if you don’t know the sender, don’t give them any information. We must be vigilant with our email and internet security.

School HolidaysWe hope everyone has enjoyed the school holidays,

which unfortunately comes to a close this weekend (collective yay from parents!). With school back next week, a reminder that the 30km/hr school zone will be in operation from 8.00am to 3.30pm on school days. Please remember that it only takes some inattentive driving from one person for a tragedy to occur so please be vigilant when driving around the school.

Emergency numbersPolice – 22222 for routine enquiries. In an

emergency Police can be contacted on 977.

CrimestoppersCrimestoppers is a national system which can be

reached on 131999 and will take information on any

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

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

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

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

Request for QuotesDisabled Toilets in KAVHA

The Australian Government is inviting Norfolk Island businesses to provide quotes to upgrade public toilet facilities within the Kingston Pier and Government House precincts to provide for disabled access. Contractors are to modify existing toilets at Government House Garage, the Royal Engineers Stables and No 11 Quality Row in line with drawings and specifications. · Government House Garage – The three

unisex toilets at the end of the garage are to be converted to an accessible unisex toilet and an ambulant unisex toilet.

· Royal Engineers Office - There is space within the existing toilets to provide ambulant facilities to both male and female toilets. A ramp will be required between the toilet block and REO.

· No 11 Quality Row - Conversion of the tea room in annex to an ambulant toilet including the widening of the door.

To collect further tender documentation, including drawings, please contact the Office of the Administrator. Please send quotes to [email protected] or provide to the Office of the Administrator by Friday 16 October.

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Flash-fried salt ‘n pepper calamari with citrus aioli and a herb salad. 15

Individual smoked-fish, puff-pastry pie with panko coated zucchini and onion jam. 16

Chef’s pasta with roasted pumpkin and a blue cheese sauce topped with fresh herbs and crispy parmesan 17

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Another happy group visit from Kings Coaches.

(contributed by Perko)A big welcome back to

Helen King from Kings Coaches in Newcastle visiting this week with a group of lovely visitors, in fact this is Helen’s 36th group visit to the island.

Helen and Grahame King have grown “Kings” into a business, owned and operated by the family. Starting with a combination of 12 bus and coaches services many years ago, they have gone from strength to strength based on the philosophy of providing great customer service and catering tours to the customer’s needs.

After meeting with Perko (Mike Perkins) in 1988, Helen bought over her first group in 1990 and has been visiting ever since. Helen will retire at the end of the year and we wish her all the best.

The group’s itinerary is a comprehensive look at Norfolk, with a good balance of the best touring activities, including new features, whilst allowing quality free time each day, accommodation is at the Paradise hotel resort.







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To the community of Norfolk Island,

Words cannot fully express our gratitude to all of you for making the 2015 Spring Fair an unqualified success. The worth of an event like this isn’t just measured in dollar signs, it’s measured in the level of community involvement, with people coming together and celebrating our community as a whole! Our volunteer team was enlarged instantly on the day by community members willing to dive in and help wherever they were needed. The generosity and initiative of our island community meant that the first Spring Fair in a number of years went off without a hitch.

The Church of England would like to thank all those who prepared for and worked so hard to set up the activities, as well as those who helped to get the grounds ready in the weeks leading up to the weekend. Thank-you to those who made the most delectable baked goods, who contributed their precious white elephants, who brought along pot plants and cuttings, and those who spent their time and talents to fashion fine handmade crafts (including soaps and jewelry). Your creativity and generosity made the fair a unique and fun experience for everyone.

Our great appreciation also goes to the following area businesses and organisations for their generous involvement (Lions, Wa’a Outrigger Club, Banyan Park, Police and Rescue Team, NICYM, NICS, Sweet Pea Cakery, and the Uniting Church Op Shop). We certainly hope you raised some money for your own organiszations, and we thank you for way that each of you love and serve Norfolk Island in your different areas. At our end, we saw the fruit of our labour last weekend at Bomboras where “UNIT Youth” held their first youth camp. Currently the churches in Norfolk Island are blessed to have Mitchell Mahaffey organising the Youth Ministry, offering guidance, leadership and fun to many youth on Norfolk Island. The Church of England proceeds from this Spring Fair were dedicated to this ministry.

We look forward to seeing you all at Spring Fair 2016!

With Sincere Thanks,Rev. David Fell, Terence Grube and Lorraine

BoudainSpring Fair 2015 Coordinators

Understand this Advisory Council

A large number of genuine people in this community have now spent a significant amount of time and effort to provide submissions to this unelected advisory council body. Topics are discussed, where possible and submitted under an assumption that these submissions constitute the backbone of this body’s advice to a minister. The fact is that from the point of submission the advisory council can make up anything it wants for its submission and not one of those diligent community members will even be shown the courtesy of being provided with the final so-called submission itself. Your blood begins to boil when you see caring community members sit is a room discussing what delivery services a new council should provide while at the same time the commonwealths executive cull boy is firing of emails terminating employment within any service he has had time to visit. It is all about “What this community wants and its capacity to pay for what it wants” according to Melisa Ward.

It really is difficult not to be angry at this community’s treatment by five of its own people. If I am not mistaken it seems very clear that this community WANTS democracy! This advisory body goes against the very basic fundamentals of democracy. It is also becoming very, very clear that the actions by the administrator have scored him yet again another ‘get lost vote’ from the overwhelming majority of this community. Sunday’s ‘March for Democracy’ attracted just over 500 attendants with a further 100 standing on the fringes. As a display there is 1400 hands with supporting names on them and increasing. This island is based on tourism which means tourists must be serviced irrespective of a community demonstration march. If 500 people march then it is absolutely statistically acceptable that a further 300 to 400 would have attended the march but couldn’t due to ongoing work commitments. The total Island population was mid 1300 which includes the aged and the very young. Your statistical outcome of Sundays march is that the only people not in attendance was the Advisory Council and their three blind followers and the commonwealth contingent who would have simply forgotten to turn up for a topic as irrelevant as Democracy.

As an Aussie my understanding is that the Norfolk Community always ‘Wanted’ and would have welcomed a big brother like Australia but it has now been made very clear that Australia has sent the bottom of the barrel to represent it. To the advisory council put in your resignations and to Hardgrave leave as you have no place residing in such a caring community.

Glen Wood

Climate Change Alert Ntoice - Norfolk Island El Nino is liekly to strengthen and persist into 2016It’s a good time to clear away debris from around

houses and businesses to prepare for a predicted hot summer. If the Norfolk Island community could restrict burns and commence water restriction alerts whenever possible it would be helpful. Checking all hoses, pumps and stations and to consider conserving drinking water is a great way to prepare for this summer. Thank you. EcoNorfolk Foundation.

AUSTRALIANS in Norfolk Island could face yet another angry summer as the current El Niño continues to strengthen, the Climate Council said today.

“The present El Niño event could become one of the most powerful on record,” The Climate Council’s Professor Will Steffen said.

All key ocean monitoring areas in the tropical Pacific Ocean have measured more than 1 °C above average for 10 successive weeks—two weeks longer than the record set in the 1997 El Niño event.

All international climate models show that the 2015 El Niño is likely to strengthen and persist into 2016.

El Niño events often bring warmer and drier conditions to eastern Australia during the second half of the year.

Coupled with the ongoing warming trend due to climate change, eastern Australia will likely face escalating bushfire risk and the likelihood of heatwaves and record hot days as we move into spring and summer.

“Several of Australia’s most devastating bushfires have occurred following El Niño years, including the AshWednesday fires, so it’s very important that homeowners and emergency personnel begin to prepare now for what will likely be a particularly dangerous bushfire season,” Professor Steffen said.

“The strengthening El Niño event is also likely to worsen the drought already being experienced in many parts of eastern Australia.”

Professor Steffen said climate change was exacerbating El Niño conditions, “When climate change and patterns of natural variability like El Niño push in the same direction, records are likely to tumble.

“We are watching the realities of a warming world unfold before our eyes. The presence of a strong El Niñomakes it very likely that 2015 will surpass 2014 as the hottest year on record globally. It is virtually certain that 2015 will become the 39th consecutive year with above-average global temperatures” he said.

“The escalating risks associated with a rapidly warming climate underscore the importance of Australia’s emission reduction targets. To protect Australians from worsening extreme weather events, Australia must make its fair contribution to the worldwide effort to bring climate change under control.”

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Unit Youth Norfolk Island ran it’s first ever annual Youth Camp last week over three days in the Bomboras Valley proving to be the best Norfolk has ever seen!

The camp was pumping from the start to end with hard core group games which our local police joined in on, Survivor Team Challenges including raft building and fire lighting, a funky bush dance, paintball wars, abseiling and rock climbing at Cockpit and so much more.

Designed for youth of years 6-12 , with a total of 43 campers they enjoyed the friendship, mad fun and challenges the camp program provided.

But a huge highlight was hanging out with mates and our 8 awesome young youth worker friends from Australia around our campsite, bon fires and down at Bumby catching some waves.

Unit Youth would like to thank our amazing Norfolk community and many individuals for getting behind our camp in so many ways and making it the success that it was!

We would like extend our thanks to the following people for their generosity and support: Steve Nobbs, Dids and Gay Evans, Judith Thomas, Bindi, Jimbo and Lou Tavener, David Fell, Matt and Gail Nola, Colleen and Dion, Colleen Crane, Mal and his team, Aunty Colleen, Doug Creek, Helen Price, Pine Trees Tours, Cascade Soft drinks, Snoop, Cascade Motors and Ian and Jasmine Kiernan.

We would also like to thank our committed local leaders, Ash and Grant Newman, Mark and Jess Scott and David Fell for your commitment to hard work and a caring attitude for Norfolks Youth.

With the support of the community, engaging programs, great mentors, fun times and challenging activities, it’s no wonder Norfolk’s Youth are saying Units Survivor Camp was “the best three days of their lives”!

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St. John Ambulance, AustraliaNorfolk Island Division

Thank YouThe generosity of the Norfolk Island community

continues to amaze us . As you all know our service survives mainly on

donations and how lucky we all are that they are always forthcoming. Some large, some small - often anonymous. This very special community just keeps on giving, even in these difficult times.

With the aid of these donations, grants and a small income from our call-out service we have been able to keep our equipment up to date, train and equip our officers as well as maintain the two ambulances. We have also been able to buy twelve defibrillators for the Island. At present we are in the process of looking to purchase a new ambulance with ‘state of the art’ stretchers and other equipment. Recent donations will greatly assist with this project.

Everyone in the Norfolk Island St John Ambulance would like to say a heartfelt ‘ Thank You ’ to the generous folk of the Island who have made this possible and to let you know how much you are appreciated, not only by us but also the whole Norfolk Island community.

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

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

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Letters to the EditorHi JonnoAt the Advisory Council Meeting, there was a

request that I pass on my submission for publication. Thanks

Mary Christian-Bailey

Submission To The Advisory CouncilMary Christian-Bailey

Members of the Advisory Council, I am afraid I do not stand before you with concrete recommendations about service delivery and how it should be paid for. I do not have access to the information I need about the availability or the affordability of these things. It is a bit like asking us to comment on life on another planet!

But I would like to provide a bit of perspective to the issues of service delivery.

When the Pitcairners came to settle on small, remote Norfolk Island, having left Pitcairn, which was even smaller and more remote, I don’t think any of them thought it would have been better to live closer to areas of greater population or facilities. They did not think of themselves as being “a long way” from anywhere. Because this island was their home, it was the centre of their world, and they just saw it as their responsibility to make the island a pleasant and productive place for

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Letters to the Editor - continued the people who lived here. And those people chose

to live here under those challenging conditions.When I came here nearly 50 years ago, I was struck

by the fact that the people of this island did not envy anyone else or compare themselves with anyone else. They lived modestly, for the most part, but were contented. But they were prepared to work hard to meet the needs of the people who lived here, and provide island solutions to island needs and problems.

I started to make a list of services this community has provided for its people over the years. Each day I found myself adding more, so I will no doubt omit several.

There are the philanthropic gifts and bequests, such as the Emily Channer District Nursing Service, the Tony Redstone Dental Clinic, the Cecil Barkman building at the school, the Eldon Foote Foundation scholarships, Queen Victoria’s Garden, the Mawson Units.

Then we have institutions established by community groups, such as The Wives and Mother’s Club and Banyan Park pre-school, the Volunteer Rescue Association, the Op Shop, Community Markets, NISEDU, NATIN, Dar Side F’uklun, Hettai Uklun, the Sunshine Club, EcoNorfolk, Foodcare, CareNorfolk, the Friends of St Barnabas, the Youth Assembly.

There is the contribution from associations, churches, and service clubs, such as the Red Cross, with its telecross service, St John’s Ambulance, White Oaks, numerous projects funded by the Lions Club, Rotary and Quota, providing services and facilities at the school, the hospital and many other places.

There is the A&H Society and the Flora & Fauna, Community Arts, Country Music, Baunti Byutis, all making a contribution to culture, tourism and the environment. I think of those who volunteer through Meals on Wheels, the Hospital Auxiliary, Mental Health Awareness,the Bounty Day Committee, Police Charity Days, Government House sitters and guides. There are industry and recreational associations such as the Fishing Club, Ballroom Dancing,the Primary Producers Association, The Chamber of Commerce,The

Accommodation and Tourism Association, the Historical Society, and Sporting Groups who not only help our young people to a healthier lifestyle, but bring visitors for special events.

And we will not forget those who pitch in and put on Benefits when people have health and financial difficulties. And of course all those who serve on boards and committees, and those who regularly give sponsorship to events.

I have not even started on what has been provided by Norfolk Island Governments over the years, but I would like to focus on some key areas. Our Legislative Assembly, contrary to what has been said by some Commonwealth personnel, made enormous achievements in services and infrastructure in the years of self-government. The beautification of Burnt Pine, the Bicentennial Centre, tarsealing kms of road, upgrading of the airport, the Waste Management Centre, bringing the school up to Year 12, meeting the enormous challenges of modern communications and the Internet, meeting the needs of the Tourist Industry, and the hospital, which until recent years provided an enormous range of medical, surgical, specialist and diagnostic services, as well as caring for our elderly. And let us not forget our Government’s efforts and financial input into restoration at Kingston, and the creation of a highly skilled Restoration team, after successive Australian Administrators had sold much of the stone at Kingston and let many buildings fall into ruin.

So I would say Norfolk Islanders are the Service Delivery experts.

Now any morning or weekend, if you drive around the island, you will often see Norfolk people out walking, carrying a bag to pick up rubbish. I have no doubt they will continue to do so, but you can’t blame them for saying “I will not feel like bothering when we have to pay Municipal Rates.” What I want to say is that the high level of volunteerism, island pride and self-reliance on this island is a cultural issue, and the decisions and choices you make will have just as


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Letters to the Editor - continuedmuch cultural impact as getting rid of free burials or

abolishing Bounty Day.The minutes of the Council’s first public meeting

read: Mr Beadman asked Ms Adams, in drawing on her expertise and experience in Government, by what measure should success for a Regional Council be defined?

It was a good question and I would like to respond to it with more questions. 20 questions, in fact. These are matters that members of the Advisory Council needs to consider in its deliberations on the issue of service delivery. Call them yardsticks, or a checklist – but please understand these are very real concerns that weigh heavily on the hearts of many Norfolk Island people.1. Will the promised future service delivery be an

improvement on what we are experiencing this year under Commonwealth management, where roads are in an appalling state, where promises and commitments are being reneged on, where services are dropping rather than increasing, where there are no answers to questions or requests, and where no one seems to know what is going on?

2. Will the AC guarantee that future service delivery will not cost more than we receive in revenue, putting us in the same debt situation that made the Commonwealth say it was necessary to abolish our government?

3. Will local people be employed and local businesses be given preference when awarding contracts? Or will “local” no longer mean anything when we are just another part of regional Australia?

4. Are you satisfied that voluntary and not for profit enterprises and activities that currently serve the needs of this island and its people will not be negatively affected by red tape, increased regulation, liability and insurance issues and compliance costs?

5. Will those engaged to deliver services be prepared – or required - to avail themselves of all the expertise that has been developed in this island over many years in both government and private sector level? Are locals being trained for the new positions? Or will they continue to be sacked, as has just happened to our Tourist Board and Tourism Manager?

6. Can you find service delivery systems that are prepared to work in partnership with local initiatives, such as Care Norfolk, the BreastScreen Trust, Banyan Park?

7. Will decisions about what is needed be determined by our needs as a small remote Pacific Island which has developed separately from Australia, and not by measuring us against some so called comparable Australian community (which doesn’t exist)?

8. Will there be an observable improvement in the level of health services when compared with what we currently receive, or will we face a lessening in the services we receive, as has happened with our hospital in recent years?

9. Can you reassure us that, in the name of efficiency, we will not have to travel to the mainland to avail ourselves of services that are currently available on the island? Will our elderly be forced to die away from here? Will we have to travel away for an increasing range of medical services?

10. Will commercial services such as an optometrist still be able to operate in a high tax and regulatory environment ? If you cannot answer these last two question with a YES, then the term “access to services enjoyed by other Australians” becomes a joke.

11. Will the tax accountants get very rich over the next few months as we turn to them for the answers that no one else seems to be able to give us?


Letters to the Editor - continued12. Have you considered the cultural impacts of

overlaying a new system of service delivery on one that has developed separately to meet the needs of Norfolk Island over many generations?

13. Will locals continue to have a real say in managing infrastructure and services in those areas in of which they have a very real ownership, and have contributed to financially and with work and skills over the years -such as the Kingston and KAVHA area, the hospital, the school?

14. Can you offer some certainty and reassurance to those presently delivering services in areas like child care, preschool education, aged care, tourism and many other areas? I refer to those in private enterprise and in the public and not for profit sector who are currently in limbo, and hoping against hope that they will survive the new regulatory environment and the costs involved with taxation and compliance. They do not know what funding will be available, where that is applicable. July 1st is rushing on us, and they have so little information, no one can answer their questions, they are unable to carry out any forward planning. The same problems are being experienced by business and the tourist industry. Can you give some hope to those who are just hanging in there?

15. Will your plans to raise revenues through rates bring about an end to that part of Norfolk’s culture whereby we hold our land in trust for our children because it is the only thing left that enables them to call Norfolk Island home?

16. Will you put at risk the spirit of self-reliance, resourcefulness and island pride that has sustained this community for decades? Will Norfolk people feel frustrated because they cannot fix things and get things done as soon as it is needed, as has happened in the past?

17. When we have questions, comments, suggestions or complaints about service delivery, will there be a real person at the end of the line to listen to us, or will we have to negotiate layers and levels of bureaucracy?

18. Is it cost-effective to replace one level of government providing for all the needs of the community with three separate levels of government, operating from three different places, with all the inefficiencies, duplications and communication problems involved?

19. Will the regional council model be sustainable? I note in your Discussion Paper the following:

“..it is not uncommon for local government entities to operate at a loss” and also “the ongoing objective of a Regional Council should be to serve the community in a sustainable way...” But it also says that some services may be provided at a loss. What happens if it proves unaffordable?

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take the blame? Who will pick up the pieces?These are serious questions. They are on our hearts

and minds, and they should be on yours too. I suspect that you will find it difficult to deal with

some of them, if you are honest. Will you tell your Commonwealth superiors that

their plans raise far more problems than they think they are solving?

Dear Sir,How excited I was to learn of the tourism dinner

happening at the end of this month! We are long overdue an occasion to bring all workers in the Norfolk Island tourism industry together for a night of fun and frivolity.

BUT. How disappointed I was to hear people bad-mouthing the event, the organisers, the price, and making a myriad of lame excuses as to why they would not be attending. It is a sad state of affairs when people are immediately suspicious, snide, and negative.

It is this attitude that brings down the Norfolk Island tourism industry, an undercurrent that prevents us from working together to support each other and nurture our tourism future. And it is these people who create a bad name for themselves, their company, and what they represent.

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I must also say a big thank you to Lillian and Ian Mann for undertaking this effort to bring us all together. With over half a century of working in the tourism industry between them, these guys know how to throw a party. It will be fabulously successful night, and hopefully the first of many.

Kind regards,Jog on

Dear SirThe dismissal of the Norfolk Island Tourist Bureau

Advisory Board with absolutely no industry or community consultation is particularly disturbing as this is the Island’s only industry.

To not renew the contract of the General Manager-which expires on the same day as the new airline contract is to be announced-smacks of economic recklessness.

These actions alone expose the complete farce that is the so called community ‘connsultation’ on a Regional Council model.

The current tourist bureau organisation will be restructured to include economic development of which tourism will be a function. Last year’s biased and politically corrupted JSC inquiry was supposedly


Letters to the Editor - continued about economic development but was all about the

abolition of our Parliament. To make the JSC inquiry look semi respectable, there was a recommendation for a ‘jam and knitting’ officer, without a hint of irony. What are supposed to do next? All have preserves and pickles for sale at our front gates?

The ‘dismantling’ (and packing in mothballs) of the Legislative Assembly Chamber shows the complete disregard for our culture and heritage by a department (DIRD) drunk on hubris and insensitivity. The Advisory Council was not consulted at all as it was considered an “operational matter” between the building’s owner-the Commonwealth-and the Administration of Norfolk Island (ANI). The ANI is now totally controlled by the Commonwealth, so the ‘demolition’ of such an important part of our history was simply an “operational matter” between two Commonwealth departments. Kafka had nothing on this lot!

Yours etcBrett Sanderson

Dear Sir,Following is a c copy of correspondence sent to the

Australian Senate this week;Attn; The Australian SenateCanberra, ACTNorfolk Island reform from an Australian Residents

Perspective.Submission Date 01-10-2015Dear Sir / Madam Please do not consider that there is any expectation

for your office to respond to this submission. The sole purpose in providing this correspondence to all members of the Australian Senate is to simply ensure each senate member through your actions of in-action cannot later inform the public of Australia that you were not aware of issues which will potentially cost the Australian tax payer hundreds of millions of dollars. This correspondence is to ensure that you as an individual have again been made aware that the issues arising between the relationship of the Norfolk Island community and the Commonwealth of Australia could have been easily avoided by your previous involvement. All media groups will be provided with the same documentation.

As the Australian Senate you have elected to support a bill which, among other issues, removes all rights of self- determination for the Norfolk Island community. In doing this you have also condoned the actions of an assistant minister and an administrator in claiming title to essential service assets funded by a ‘stand-alone’ community infrastructure which has existed as a self-sufficient entity for over 30 years. You as the senate of the Commonwealth of Australia have condoned the actions of claiming assets which the Australian Purse did not pay for. In basic terms you have condoned the actions of theft and when sovereign rights of entitlement are confirmed by the United Nations in the near future you will have been a-party to the actions of

undertaking an invasion by stealth against a peaceful people for the purposes of securing capital assets. Norfolk Island residents hold land title deeds proving they received land from Queen Victoria which is not the Commonwealth of Australia, they have their own language, they have their own heritage which differs from that of Australian heritage and they fly their own flag which is recognised across the world. The community of Norfolk Island retained their own form of government and legal system which also differs from the Commonwealth of Australian systems. The Commonwealth of Australia where charged with the duty of supporting this recognised body of people they were never charged with the duty of removing it. You as a member of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Australia supported a bill which is being used to eliminate a recognised country and its people by laying claim to (stealing) these peoples assets.

Where there is failure to provide basic rights then there is compensation. As outlined above, this correspondence is to ensure you as an individual can no longer use ignorance as an excuse when the community of Norfolk Island is awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for wrongful actions against it by the Commonwealth of Australia. This submission will at least assist the Australian Tax Payer with the right to pursue individual senate members, an assistant minister and an administrator via the use of a judicial enquiry process for recovery of funds caused from almost certain compensation claims.

In hoping this correspondence shifts your ‘in-action’ into actually recognising your failures as a senate especially when it may ultimately be your private bank account suffering versus the Australian Tax Payers.

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Reminder that judging for your Scarecrows will be Saturday 3rd October (the week prior to Show Day). Entries are also open to your imagination- you too could have a Barney Duffy sitting outside your establishment generating a lot of attention. Entry fee is $5.

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Stop Press Letters to the EditorDear Sir,I attended the hands up for democracy march

last Sunday and it was with a lifted spirit that I was at a peaceful gathering with around 400 locals ( my estimate ). The gathering covered all age groups,nationalities,Pitcairn and non Pitcairn Islanders, all gathered together to show their dismay in what the Australian government and its bullies are doing to Norfolk and its people.

I had wanted to see the NIAC people there so that they could get a feel of what the majority of Islanders/locals think about the injustice of losing their government and the freedom to question a colonial overlords process.

I then attend the 2nd NIAC meeting on the Wednesday, having been to the 1st NIAC meeting I already had an insight into the non discussion that happens at these meetings. The maybe 50 people who attended got to see the 4 NIAC members faces turn to different shades of red as they our/Briggs council realized that they have no answers to our concerns. How are we the people to understand the discussion paper when the NIAC don’t, hence the no questions asked policy of the meeting. Me thinks the nondiscussion paper is put together by DIRD/ Briggs ( ohh who is the minister ) given to the NIAC so that they become the target.

Please NIAC stand up for this Island and the good life that it has provided you until now. Could I ask all the people who care for Norfolk to attend the next NIAC meeting, you can’t ask questions ( because they have no answers ) but you can show them the majority support for democracy.

Ernie Christian Jnr

Dear Sir,I attended the Hands Up For Democracy rally last

Sunday. It was good to see a great turn out for the event and that the community of Norfolk Island has retained the spirit and cohesion that has kept this piece of paradise special for generations. Congratulations and credit goes to the organizers of this movement.

It was a bit disappointing to see, or rather not see, many members of the Norfolk Island advisory council on hand for the day. If they truly had the concerns and belief that they truly represent the community moving forward in this time of transition, what better way to show it than lead the march for democracy. Then I took a step back, they weren’t elected, neither was the

administrator. If you bite the hand that feeds you, well, you know what happens.

It’s taken the Australian government moosa 10 years of Joint Standing Committees, consultants, and endless public meetings to get to the stage where they had to dissolve the Legislative Assembly and invoke their rule. Not to mention, ridiculous amounts of hard working Australian taxpayers’ money that is invested in Norfolk Island, so that they could do this. We now have less than 12 months to get ready to assimilate. Problem is, they don’t know what is that we are supposed to be getting ready for. They have an office. I went and asked questions regarding my line of work and what industry standards are required. No answer. Suggest you go and see your advisory council. But didn’t you guys appoint them and give them some sort of directive, apparently you make the laws now.

What kind of Government takes over an existing territory with absolutely no regard for the people that established it? What’s the chance of getting a “Sorry”? Given Australian politicians’ record on human rights should be a fair indication. Transparency or iron curtain.

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Stuff.co.nzAir New Zealand is

preparing to sell its last two Boeing 737s, ending a 47-year relationship between the airline and the “workhorse” jet that has transported millions of passengers around the country over the decades.

Of the last two 737-300s the company owns, one has spent the past few weeks travelling the country on a public “farewell” tour.

On Wednesday it was at Hawke’s Bay Airport, where hundreds of people took the opportunity to take a walk through the aircraft.

The first Boeing 737-200 entered service with NAC, which later merged with Air NZ, in September 1968. The fleet subsequently made 825,000 flights during its years with the airline.

The first aircraft in the more advanced 737-300 range joined the Air NZ fleet in 1998 and since then the airline has operated 23 of the models.

But they have since been phased out and replaced by newer, more efficient Airbus A320s.

Air NZ’s 737 fleet manager, first officer Gus Black, said crew had mixed emotions over the departure of the “workhorse” aircraft.

“It’s sad in some respects in that you feel you’re almost farewelling a friend. Forty-seven years is a long time to operate an aircraft,” he said.

“We’ve had crews that have operated these aircraft for 30 or 35 years so for them it’s somewhat sad to see it go but it’s also pretty exciting they’re being replaced by new aircraft – the latest and greatest.”

The plane flies to Tauranga on Wednesday evening for a similar public farewell on Thursday.

After spending the weekend in Auckland, it will join the other 737 in Christchurch for pre-sales servicing.

The planes are likely to be sold either for use by another airline, or for parts.

Black said he could not say how much the planes would fetch through the sales process, and the value of aircraft varied depending on the factors such as the air time and condition of their engines.

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The 737 and Norfolk IslandThe first Air New Zealand Boeing 737 to land on

Norfolk island was the older generation 737-200. The 737-200 entered service in 1968, however the first Air New Zealand 200 sighted on Norfolk was on 23 September 1984 when it replaced the Fokker 27 service from New Zealand.

The 737-200’s operated between Norfolk Island and New Zealand for 12 years until they were replaced in October 1998 by the newer and larger 737-300.

The 737-300 had a number of improvements over the older 737-200 including additional seating capacity and quieter engines. One of the most significant upgrades included in the 737-300 were changes in the engine and wing which increased fuel efficiency by 20%.

The 737-300 operated between Norfolk Island and New Zealand for nearly 11 years until it was replaced by the larger again Airbus A320 aircraft.

The first A320 landed on Norfolk Island on the 4th of October 2009 which started the phase out of the B737 from Norfolk Island. The last Air New Zealand 737-300 seen here departed Norfolk Island on the 22nd of March 2009.

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But let me first give you another scenario, much closer to home. Let’s say you wake up early one morning from a huge explosion. You jump out of bed and feel the ground vibrating, and a sound like a hundred jet engines rumbling through the dawn. As you get outside, your eyes are drawn automatically towards Mount Pitt, and you see ash and smoke jetting into the sky, backlit by a fiery glow. As you focus, it looks like lava pouring out and setting fire to everything it touched. Around you pebbles and ash lie scattered and the noise batters your ears.

Shortly afterwards, everyone is gathered in Kingston. The word has gone out to the world that Norfolk Island has blown its top. Most of the National Park seems to have disappeared as lava pours out of a gigantic crater. More and more houses are disappearing in fire and smoke. Huge rocks are falling from the sky, making the airport and runway unusable. Ships are being dispatched and rerouted to pick up the survivors, who are in shock at the total destruction of their lives. Norfolk Island as we know it is slowly vanishing.

And how would we feel if Australia, New Zealand and everyone else around us suddenly put up the barriers and said, “We don’t want you, sorry!”? Where to now? What if we were rerouted to South America? How’s your Spanish and Portuguese? That is exactly what is happening in Europe at the moment. Language is already a problem. Governments feel under siege and are barring entry. Families are desperate, and desperate people do crazy things. Disaster.

There but for the grace of God go we. We live in a slice of paradise, and we are relatively safe and secure. We find it difficult to identify with people who are willing to give up all they possess, to find safety for their families. And then to be met by indifference, even anger and hostility. What to do? Can we put ourselves in their position and have compassion?

Yes of course there is always the risk of there being a person amongst the group that has bad motives, but if they are shown kindness, and God’s love, you could show them that there is a better way.

The Pitcairn Anthem praises those who find compassion in their hearts and make the unfortunates’ lives better. But later in the same chapter it continues, “Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’ And these will go away into everlasting punishment ...” Matthew 25: 45, 46.

Would you like someone to take pity on you and your family in an extreme situation? Then do the same to those in need, and let’s try to walk in other people’s shoes before we condemn them.

Dion

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There are 49 ladies arriving from Australia and New Zealand, this weekend, to participate in the 7th Quilt Norfolk Getaway. We have 19 re-offenders (ladies who have attended previous Getaways), and a few husbands, friends and ‘baggage carriers’ will swell the numbers.

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Norfolk’s own Mary Christian-Bailey and Kay Greenbury offered classes which were booked out very quickly.

The classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, Pam, Kerrie-Anne and Jane will teach two classes each.

Mary & Kay are each teaching one class, both with Norfolk Island themes.

On Wednesday 7 October, there will be an exhibition of quilts and other patchwork delights, as well as the 3rd pincushion competition, at the RSL Club in Taylors Road.

This exhibition is open to the public between 11.30am and 3.00pm. Entry is FREE, all are welcome, so come along and enjoy a wonderful display of work displayed by local and visiting quilters. A raffle with amazing prizes will be on sale, and please vote for your favourite quilt on display - Viewers’ Choice.

Next week in The Norfolk Islander - a report on the week’s activities - each year seems to get bigger & better!

Do you have trouble getting your kids to settle down? Are their school reports all about poor concentration, too much energy, or even disruptive in class? Could they be doing better if only they’d focus?

If this sounds like your young ones, and you’d like to learn some simple techniques to help your children discover stillness and focused attention, come along to next week’s workshop with visiting psychologist Dr Kate Lemerle, who will be running a series of sessions for parents and school staff.

On Tuesday 6 October Dr Kate will offer the first in the series – “Teaching Mindfulness to Children”. In this workshop she will explain why Mindfulness is so important for children’s developing brains, and guide participants through some exercises they can do with their children to help them learn this skill.

The second workshop on Friday 9 October – “Introduction to Positive Psychology” – is particularly relevant to staff in the health and education services but is also open to anyone in the community who would like to know more about this rapidly developing approach to mental health and wellbeing.

Dr Kate will explain where Positive Psychology comes from and how it is now transforming the way we help people recover from mental health problems, as well as its use in coaching people to achieve their personal best.

Dr Kate will offer two more workshops the following week. On Monday 12 October the workshop “The Developing Brain” is for anyone interested in finding out what neuroscience tells us now about how the brain develops in childhood and adolescence. Understanding brain development has major implications for the way we educate children and help manage common behavioural problems.

Finally on Wednesday 14 October Dr Kate will run a workshop open to the community called “Happiness: The Art (and Science) of a Flourishing Life”. In this workshop participants will explore what we mean by happiness - is it something that just happens (if we’re lucky), or is happiness something we can foster through changing our minds? If you want to learn ways to use the power of the mind to achieve a meaningful and happy life then we invite you to come along to this workshop.

While on the island, Dr Kate will also be available by appointment for individual, couples or family counselling and some psychological assessments if these are arranged before she comes over. She can be contacted on 52112 (after arriving on Saturday) or by email at [email protected].

Bookings for the workshops can be made online at http://instituteforappliedpositivepsychology.fullslate.com . And if you’d like to say hello Dr Kate will be available at this week’s Sunday Markets where she can also take bookings for the workshops.

MAIL: PO Box 4045 Springfield QLD 4300 TEL: (07) 3999 8613 FAX: (07)33196604 MOB: 0478 200 051

NI: 52112

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB: www.appliedpospsych.com

ABN 4944 1250 850

MEDIA RELEASE 30 September 2015

Do you have trouble getting your kids to settle down? Are their school reports all about poor concentration, too much energy, or even disruptive in class? Could they be doing better if only they’d focus?

If this sounds like your young ones, and you’d like to learn some simple techniques to help your children discover stillness and focused attention, come along to next week’s workshop with visiting psychologist Dr Kate Lemerle, who will be running a series of sessions for parents and school staff.

On Tuesday 6 October Dr Kate will offer the first in the series – “Teaching Mindfulness to Children”. In this workshop she will explain why Mindfulness is so important for children’s developing brains, and guide participants through some exercises they can do with their children to help them learn this skill.

The second workshop on Friday 9 October – “Introduction to Positive Psychology” – is particularly relevant to staff in the health and education services but is also open to anyone in the community who would like to know more about this rapidly developing approach to mental health and wellbeing. Dr Kate will explain where Positive Psychology comes from and how it is now transforming the way we help people recover from mental health problems, as well as its use in coaching people to achieve their personal best.

Dr Kate will offer two more workshops the following week. On Monday 12 October the workshop “The Developing Brain” is for anyone interested in finding out what neuroscience tells us now about how the brain develops in childhood and adolescence. Understanding brain development has major implications for the way we educate children and help manage common behavioural problems.

Finally on Wednesday 14 October Dr Kate will run a workshop open to the community called “Happiness: The Art (and Science) of a Flourishing Life”. In this workshop participants will explore what we mean by happiness - is it something that just happens (if we’re lucky), or is happiness something we can foster through changing our minds? If you want to learn ways to use the power of the mind to achieve a meaningful and happy life then we invite you to come along to this workshop.

While on the island, Dr Kate will also be available by appointment for individual, couples or family counselling and some psychological assessments if these are arranged before she comes over. She can be contacted on 52112 (after arriving on Saturday) or by email at [email protected] . Bookings for the workshops can be made online at http://instituteforappliedpositivepsychology.fullslate.com . And if you’d like to say hello Dr Kate will be available at this week’s Sunday Markets where she can also take bookings for the workshops.

Club LLadies - our next meeting of Club L will be held

on Thursday 8th October at the South Pacific Hotel 6.30 Pm.

Guest Speaker - Dr Kate Lemerie who is a visiting Psychologist.

Dr Kate is the founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Psychology, and is a leading practitioner and trainer in the field of Positive Psychology.

In view of Mental Health week coming up, another interesting evening assured.

ALL ladies including visitors to the Island are very welcome, for further information along with your dinner choice contact Fenella on 23268 OR Lynne on 22267 by MID- DAY Wednesday 7th October

MenuMAIN Grilled Local Trumpter Fillet On Potato

Mash Vegetables wih Lemon Butter Capers Sauceor Slow Braise Lamb Shank Served with Silky

Mash, Local Vegetables & Red Wine JusDESSERT - Passionfruit Crème Brulee or Apple Cinnamon Custard TartServed with Ice Cream

Enjoy ! That Time Of The Year Ladies Lynne And

Fenella Will Be Collecting $16.00 Pp For Our Christmas Gifts For Our Function To Be Held Early December

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

Sudoku Number 236 - Medium

5 4 7 1 3 8 2 9 63 6 1 2 7 9 8 5 42 9 8 4 5 6 3 7 18 5 9 3 2 1 4 6 71 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 26 7 2 9 8 4 5 1 37 1 3 8 9 2 6 4 54 8 5 6 1 3 7 2 99 2 6 7 4 5 1 3 8

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Prepaid seating Are you travelling at Seat or Seat + Bag and would like to request

a seat number? Purchase pre-paid seating! Prices start at $10.

Prepaid extra baggage Travelling at Seat + Bag or The Works, doing a lot of shopping and need more than one bag? Pre-purchase an “extra bag” for only $55 and have

an extra 23kg on your flight!

Time Zone changes Due to Norfolk Island’s standard time zone being changed,

Air New Zealand arrival and departure times have been amended. Refer to Burnt Pine Travel’s website:

www.burntpinetravel.com for the latest schedules.

Passports and Visas Passengers are reminded that a current passport is required for travel to Australia and New Zealand. If you hold a passport that is other than an Australian or New Zealand passport you may be required to have a

visa that allows you entry to these countries. Your passport needs to be in good condition.

Damaged or expired passports are not accepted for travel.

Flight information phone number 13737

Touch Football Norfolk Island Results from Thursday, 01 October 2015:

Foodies defeated Backhanders 8 - 1BP Travel defeated Willies 10 - 0Big Dogs defeated Petes Place 5 - 1 The Final Ladder Score: BP Travel 2, Foodies 2,

Big Dogs 2, Petes Place 0, Backhanders 0, Willies 0.

Round 2Thursday, 08 October 20155.15 – Foodies vs Petes Place Ref: BP Travel5.15 – Backhanders vs Willies Ref: Big Dogs6.00 – BP Travel vs Big Dogs Ref: FoodiesPlease make sure your teams organise your Refs to

be there on time. Thanks Everyone, see you down town.

Two-Handed TouchThe Creaky ol Convicts will be playing 2 handed

touch on the second field at 6.00pm while the 6pm game is playing.

COUNSELLOR - FREE & CONFIDENTIAL8.30am - 5.00pm Weekdays : Ph 23190 or 56400

After hours contact,for emergency or crisis only is via the Hospital 22091

or the Police 22222.

CANCER COUNCIL HELPLINE 13 11 20 for the cost of a local call from landline only.

For further help, go to the online chat at www.cancerconnections.com.au

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC FAMILY VIOLENCE COUNSELING SERVICE

http://www.1800respect.org.au/

COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRE 9.30am-1.00pm weekdays : Ph22447

KIDS HELPLINE 24hrs free & anonymous : Ph1800 551800

KARITANE24hr, free call, advice re children 0-5 : Ph1800 2273

YOUTH HELP Information : www.reachout.com.au

DOMESTIC VIOLENCEPh1800 200 526

MENSLINE AUSTRALIAEspecially for men (not a free call)

Ph 1300 78 99 78 or www.menslineaus.org.au

BUDGET HELP Rees Walden (free) : Ph24287

DEPRESSION HELP Information : www.beyondblue.org.au

RED CROSS Telecross support call service : Ann Wright : Ph 22739

WEIGHT CONTROLSDA Church : Ph 22201

QUIT SMOKINGSDA or Hospital or Counsellor : Ph 23191

CRAFT GROUPSDA Church : Ph 22201CARE NORFOLK INC.

Providing in-home domestic care, social support and minor home safety modifications.

All enquiries to Liat Baddock on 52696.

THE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ADVICE LINE Help with relationship issues & advice on parenting

arrangements after separation. Ph: 1800 050 321

YOUTH CENTRE Open Friday and Saturday : 7am - 10pm : Ph 24111

LETL SALAN PARENTS GROUPFor parents of young children : Ph 22636 : [email protected]

NISEDUSpecial Education Unit : Ph 23000

ST JOHN’S AMBULANCE First Aid Training : Ph 53533 / 23181

DENTAL CLINICHospital : Ph 22091

HOSPITALGrassy Road : Ph 22091

PHYSIOTHERAPISTHospital : Ph 22091

BABY HEALTH CLINICMonday and Wednesday : Ph 22091

RESPITE CAREHospital : Ph 22091

DISTRICT NURSING Emily Channer Trust (Hospital) : Ph 22091

DIABETES MANAGEMENTHospital : Ph 22091

HOSPITAL AUXILIARYRaise funds for equipment : Ph 22091

SUNSHINE CLUBFunds for medical asssistance : Ph22091

WHITEOAKS Local Seniors Social Group

SERVICE CLUBSLions and Lions of Arthurs Vale. Rotary, Quota, Probus

For contact phone 22147

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSEvery Wednesday, 5pm. Ring Ron on 23150

COMMUNITY SERVICES

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The Norfolk Island Golf ClubThe Golf Report

Last Saturday’s golf was Amalgamated Pest Control Day and big thanks to Ron and Michelle Van Gorph for their continuing sponsorship. The event was a 2 person ambrose, choice of partner and a good roll up on a fine spring day.

And there was a fair bit of spring in the winners on the day. Hayley Evans and Andrew [Umi ] Umlauft spread eagled the field with a fine 53.75, six shots clear of 2nd place Kosene [ Diesel ] Kepu and Liat Baddock on 59.5. Tony Scicuna & Pat McCoy came in 3rd with 61.75 followed by Chris Magri and Lisle Snell on 63. 5th place went to Mal Tarrant & Terry Gray with 64.25.

The Pro-Pin 4th was taken by Lisle Snell, the 9/18th went to Naomi Thompson and the 2nd shot to 1/10 th Arthur [Arty] Keeping.

And yes the “Island Plumbing & Gas Putt Off” remains as elusive as ever and today is worth $435.

Wednesday’s golf was an individual Stableford and the best of the Ladies was that consistent Pat McCoy with 35 pt’s on a c/b from Robyn Lockhart. In the men’s Dean [Dino] Bosley took out the honours with 39 pt’s with Steve Foster 2nd with 38 pt’s on a c/b from Geoff Parslow.

The Pro-Pin 4th was not struck.Today’s golf is The Olive Cafe Monthly Medal and

Lisner Trophy Rd 10. Players are asked to have their card into the match committee no later than 20 mins prior to tee off. All visiting golfers with an official handicap are most welcome to come down and play.

Sunday is the Mixed Foursomes Championship played over 36 holes with lunch break after 18 holes. Tee off is 9am and players please have cards in to match committee no later than 15 mins before tee off. The weather should be good so let’s look forward to a fun day on the golf course. [and saying sorry to your partner during the game is not acceptable]. Don’t forget to change your clocks for Sunday!

Next week’s golfTuesday .......... Veterans 9 holes 3pmWednesday ..... Individual Stableford with bonus

points to 2 Drips Ansbury Christian CupFriday ............. Cascade Motors & Tegal Chook

Run .. very social 9 holesSaturday ......... Aruacaria Building Contractors /

N I Pest Control Trophy & Max’s Trophy Rd 3 Visitors to the Island come down and enjoy the view

from our veranda and enjoy a refreshing drink. Club is open 11am daily and lunch is available Monday to Friday from 12 to 2pm.

Sunday you can enjoy afternoon tea or High Tea between 1.30 and 4.30 pm. To pre - book High Tea ring Natalie at Sweet Pea Bakery on 51476.

And finally a Golf Thought for the Day “What other people see in poetry and art and museums I find in the flight of a good drive”

Good golfing everyone.‘Squirrel ‘

Norfolk Island Golf Club - No 1 Quality Row Ph: 22354 / 23603(Pro Shop) www.norfolkislandgolf.com

Open for social play 7 days a week – golfers and non-golfers always welcome

Lunch available Mon / Tues / Thurs / Fri - with spectacular views from our verandah

Full bar service & tea and coffee available daily

Norfolk Island Golf Club

Monthly Medal Competition

The OliveROUND 10 SUNDAY!

Tee off 8.30am or 1.00pm.Visitors with a current handicap are very welcome!

Don’t miss your chance to record a score towards The Olive Cafe Cumulative Monthly Medal

Competition (best 7 out of 11) for your chance to

win a return airfare!

GREAT COMPETITION – GREAT PRIZES - GREAT ATMOSPHERE

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Cheryl Tennis NewsWith the new school term starting this week it’s

time to kick off the new night comps. Before we commence the new Tuesday comp, one last round will be played this week to finalise the end of the men’s and women’s draw that started last term. Following the games will be a sausage sizzle for those that wish to stay. Could all players please be at the Club for a 6pm start. Names are still being sought after for the start of the new Tuesday night men’s and ladies draw.

Thanks to everyone who have put their name down for the new Wednesday night mixed comp and to the efforts of Kevin & Amanda for getting some new faces into the mix. Could the following players please be at the Club at 5.45pm for a 6pm start: Jason E, Reuben, Kev, Felix, Jonno, Jone, Tanya, Lew Q, Amanda, Emma, Spuddy, Shane, Sophie, Courtney, Amy, Sam, Mason, Vanessa, Mandy, Jodie Q, James B, Jess, Wendy and Chris. The following players have the Bye the first week: Kelvin, Lynne, Arki & Julie. Please try and find your own replacement if you are unable to play, in the first instance contact the Bye team.

Player Comp fee’s effective from 1st October 2015 are as follows:-

Junior - $6.00 member / $8.00 non memberSenior - $8.00 member / $10 non memberMonday night comp will commence on the 12th of

October. Names are still being sought after. Please put your name down at the Club or contact Gae for further information. For those players who enjoy a game of singles, Monday night might be the night for you.

Friday after school tennis will commence on Friday 9th October. Could all kids interested in playing please be at the courts for a 3.15pm start. Cost is $6.00.

Interesting Fact - Did you know? Goran Ivanisevic from Croatia served the most aces in a year - 1477 aces in the 1996 season.

Subs are due and payable to our new Treasurer Sarah Randall at Telecom, or at the Club. Family Subs $ 165 Single Adult $75 and Junior $40. [A Junior member is under 16 years of age or still at school.]

Thursday Night Social Visitors and casual players are invited to join a regular group who always enjoy their tennis. Racquets available to borrow.

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

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

Contact the Gas Centre 22419 to make arrangements.

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

Weekly Bowls News.Results of the Ladies Yager Minor Singles played

on Wed. 23rd and 27th September......Tess Evans won from Kate Smith....25-24.Marg. O’Brien won from Shae Wilson.....25-13.Petal Jones won from Jackie Ryan......25-10.Vivien Del La Cruz won from Lizzie

Walkinshaw....18-25.Annie Pledger won from Chrissy Pauling........26-

9.Ann Snell won from Libby Churchyard.......25-10.A social game of triples was also played with

Jim(visitor),Brent Pauling and Kitha Bailey winning from Ross and Rob(visitors) and Norm Trickey 26-6.

Wednesday ResultsOn Wednesday 30th three more games were played

of the Ladies Minor Singles.....Vivien Del La Cruz won from Wendy Nagy 26-21.Petal Jones won from Joy Bishop........25-8.Marg.O’Brien won from Tess Evans ....26-11.Thankyou to all the markers during this

championship.Socially.... Ann Snell and Kitha Bailey won from

Norm Trickey and Jack Fraser..21-5.

Results from SaturdayTeddy Evans won from Barry Jones......25-10.Socially .....Dave Smith, Peter Glass and Jack Fraser

won from Graeme Woolley, Steve Mathews and Norm Trickey 21-14.

Jim(visitor) Kitha Bailey and Ann Snell won from Marg.O,Brien ,Kate Smith and Rob.(visitor)......17-9.

Results of the Mixed Triples Championship rounds played on Sunday......

Gary Bigg,Tess Evans and Norm Trickey won from Pete Walkinshaw. Lizzie Walkinshaw and Barry Jones....22-15.

Dave Smith, Kate Smith and Moochie Christian won from Matt Bigg ,Petal Jones and Keith(?)....22-12.

Ryan Dixon ,Ian(Spider) Webb and Susie (?) won from Vivian Del La Cruz, Gaeton Boudan and Steve Mathews....18-11

Marg.O,Brien ,Wes Cooper and Jack Fraser won from Brent Pauling ,Trevor Gow and Chrissy Pauling.....16-11.

Notices.The entry forms are on the board for the OPEN

PAIRS and the OPEN SINGLES Championships.

Trash And Treasure.The organisers would be very pleased if you could

get all your trash and treasures to the greenkeepers shed by the 4th Oct. So many goodies have arrived already thankyou and there is room for so much more so keep cleaning out those cupboards, sheds, kids toyboxes etc.. What better time to get your spring cleaning done.!!!!!!!!!!

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MOTOR BIKE FOR SALE - HONDA XR 250, 2002 model in good condition. Low kilometres. Make a reasonable offer. Ph. Tracey 22055

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LORNA JANE ACTIVE WEAR 50% sale continues on Monday for 1 day only! Further items reduced.

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NOTICE BURNT PINE PHARMACY will be closed from 12.30pm Tuesday 6th October until Wednesday 14th October

Tane Cottle’s SMART THERAPIESSport Massage And Remedial TreatmentsSpa Massage And Relaxation Therapies.OPEN !!!!!! 9am to 5 pm, Mon to Fri. @ 137 Taylors Road. Thanks to you all your patience and kindness over the last couple of weeks, back at work now, for your appointment please Ph 56984. Thank you, Tane

Joel and Angie is pleased to announce for the opening of JOEL’S CAFÉ RESTAURANT @ #121 Taylor’s Rd next door to Colony Chinese Restaurant. 5th October 2015 will be our first day officially open for business. We will be open 6 days a week from 9am – 5pm. Soon to advise dinner trading. Come in to receive a free coffee every purchase of meal on our first business day. (Takeaway, Dine in available). We are pleased to serve you and looking forward to meeting you.

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

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

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

HATE IRONING? Get us to do it foryou. Phone 50797 to organise delivery / pick up

PC REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Ph Reubz 50764

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

LIBBYS ISLAND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES - Have all your accounts brought up to date Promptly and Affordably. Contact Libby Churchyard for an appointment on 22410 or 56755

POSITION VACANT

SENIOR HAIRDRESSER required full time at Sirocco. Please email CV to [email protected] or phone23448

CHEF REQUIRED A chef is required at The Norfolk Island Leagues Club Grill and Bistro and The Bounty Lodge Norfolk Island

NBN2800 35114Persons must be mature , reliable, honest and able to

work in team environment.m Qualifications to include experience in pastry,hot and cold section,catering and buffet for organised functions as well as cook to order. Please email [email protected]

WAIT STAFF Expressions of interest for Mature and honest persons to join our pool of on call floor staff. Please phone 50888 or email [email protected]

ON CALL HOUSEKEEPER required to assist at Shearwater Villas. Experience or the ability to clean to a high standard essential please. Generally hours would be between 10am - 2pm, an ideal part-time job for the right person. Call Charisse 22596 or 55955 NBN280015108

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Norfolk Blue Restaurant (next to the old fig trees at 100 Acre Farm) is open for dinner every evening (except Tuesday & Sunday) from 6pm and for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 12 noon with our Farm Tours by arrangement – Tel 22068 . The Blue Bull Café is open Monday to Friday (except Wednesday) from 9.30am for lunches & dinner; Saturday & Sunday from 11.30am. Home Meals available from The Blue Bull Tel 23456.

I LUV GUVS! Governor’s Lodge has it all and truly at the BEST PRICES on the island. BREAKFAST daily 7.30 – 9.30am. Why not fuel up for the day with us? Pancakes with bacon/eggs/maple syrup YUM! Our famous LUNCHES are daily 12.00 – 2.00pm from just $10 - $18 with some new items on the menu! Or perhaps a lovely DINNER in Bailey’s, a restored homestead built in the early 1900s. Lastly, for a simple SNACK, COFFEES or HOT CHOCKIE stop into our Lounge Bar at Reception every day 8.00am – 5.30pm. Queen Elizabeth Ave ph 24400.

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

DINO’S RESTAURANT AT BUMBORAS is now open Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings and Sunday Lunch. Phone 24225

MEETINGS AND AGMS

THE NORFOLK ISLAND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 21 October 2015, at 5.15 pm in the Rawson Hall Supper Room. A good attendance is requested please.

Next meeting of NORFOLK ISLAND FLORA AND FAUNA SOCIETY INC will be Monday 5th October 2015 6pm at Christian’s Cave. Members and visitors welcome.

NORFOLK ISLAND

Norfolk Island Government Gazette- 126 -

NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 48 Friday 2 October 2015

TRAFFIC ACT 2010TEMPORARY PART CLOSURE OF ROAD

I, Peter Gregory Gesling, Executive Director of Norfolk Island and delegate of the Commonwealth Minister under section 50 of the Traffic Act 2010, close that part of the road specified in Part 1 of the Schedule to all vehicular traffic (except any vehicle specified in Part 2 of the Schedule) for the period 7.00 am to 3.00 pm from Tuesday 6 October 2015 to Friday 4 December 2015 inclusive for the purposes of carrying out repairs and maintenance of the road and other necessary work.

Dated 1 October 2015

PETER GESLINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SCHEDULEPart 1 – Part road closure: That part from the southern side of Pier Street cattlestop to the western side of the Lime

Kiln.

Part 2 – Exempted classes of vehicles –(a) Vehicles authorised by the Administration for delivery of goods or services;(b) Administration vehicles involved on official business;(c) Police, ambulance, fire services and emergency vehicles on official business;(d) Vehicles authorised by OIC Police or delegate thereof.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONSThe next sittings of the Court of Petty Sessions is set down for Tuesday 13th October 2015 at 10.00 am in the Court House, Kingston.

A.V.A. BATAILLECLERK OF THE COURT

IN THE SUPREME COURTOF NORFOLK ISLANDPROBATE JURISDICTION

In the estate of MILDRED BATAILLE, late of Taylors Road, Norfolk Island, Retired, deceased.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR PROBATEI, ALLEN BATAILLE, of 46 Two Chimneys Road, Norfolk Island, intend to apply to the Court not less than 14 days, and not more than 3 months, after the day this notice is published for probate of the will dated 24 October 2012 of the deceased person to be granted to me.

The deceased person’s address shown in the will is Norfolk Island.

All documents in relation to the estate may be served on me at the following address for service:

Estate of Mildred BataillePO Box 615Norfolk Island

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

ALLEN BATAILLEEXECUTOR

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ST. PHILIP HOWARD CATHOLIC CHURCHQueen Elizabeth Avenue Telephone 22763

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

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

UNITING CHURCHCascade Road

Pastor Bob Green Telephone: 22179Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name

(1 Chronicles 16:8)SUNDAY 4th at 10am: Communion Service. All welcome. (Please note that clocks should be put back 30 minutes overnight Saturday/Sunday.)TUESDAYS at 4 pm: Radio Programme on VL2NI in the AM Band

OPPORTUNITY SHOPThe Opportunity Shop sells

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

Uniting Church Souvenir MagnetsNorfolk Island CDs

HOURS- Monday to Friday: 9 am to 12 NoonThursday and Friday: 2 pm to 4pm;

Saturday: 10 am to 12 NoonClosed Public Holidays

MEETINGS WITH JEHOVAH’S WITNESSESSUNDAY 3.30pm. Public Talk; 4.00pm Bible Study - Subject - Meditate on Jehovah’s enduring love. Psalms 77:12THURSDAY 7.00pm. Bible Study. All Welcome No Collection Kingdom Hall, 22 Grassy Rd

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

DAY DATE M.S.L.Press TEMP. WIND RAIN SUNSHINE (hpa) 9am MAX. MIN Dir’n KNOTS TIMEThursday 24th 1010.2 20.0 14.6 WSW 29 1551 11.4 8.8Friday 25th 1009.1 19.4 14.4 W 33 0253 4.8 10.1Saturday 26th 1015.6 19.6 14.1 S 16 0003 0.8 10.5 Sunday 27th 1019.5 19.3 12.4 SE 10 0949 0.0 5.5Monday 28th 1021.0 20.0 14.0 ENE 20 0921 0.0 8.2Tuesday 29th 1023.5 20.5 15.9 ENE 23 1201 1.6 7.0Wednesday 30th 1025.5 20.2 15.0 ENE 22 1436 8.0 0.3

METEOROLOGICAL DATA SEPTEMBER 2015

CHURCH OF ENGLANDReverend David Fell.

Rectory: Headstone Road Telephone: 22293 / 53040https://norfolkislandchurchofengland.wordpress.com

SUNDAY SERVICES 8.30am St Barnabas Chapel - Communion Service with children’s proggramme followed by morning tea (Morning Prayer Service first Sunday of the month). 4.30pm Evening Prayer and Sing Along at All Saints Church Kingston. 10.00am Morning Worship on first Sunday of each month at All Saints Church Kingston. 9.45am Radio Programme on VL2NI AM band.Other Activities School Scripture - each Wednesday at 1.30pm during term. Ecumenical Prayer Time - every second Tuesday 7.30amWe are the church of the “open door”. Our two historic buildings All Saints Kingston and St. Barnabas Mission Chapel are open 24 hours for sightseeing, quiet reflection, and prayer.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCHPastor Dion Fourie

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

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

SOUTH PACIFIC DISPLAY CENTRE –Tourist Attraction

Best of its kind in the South Pacific – South Pacific Artefacts Including Significant Pitcairn Items on displayOpen on Mondays only, 2: 00 to 4: 00 pm.

Admission $2:00

COMBINED CHURCHES(Ministers Fraternal) ACTIVITIES

PRAYER MEETING -7:30am every 2nd Tuesday –Phone 22606 for details.SCHOOL SCRIPTURE -1pm Wednesdays

Come Worship With Us.

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

RAINFALL SO FAR FOR SEPT : 95.2mmRAINFALL FOR 2015 TO DATE : 736.2mmMEAN ANNUAL RAINFALL : 1293.4mmAVERAGE SEPTEMBER RAINFALL : 93.8mmAVE 1 JAN TO END SEPTEMBER : 1047.0

Rainfall measured 9am - 9am the following day

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