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Busy Fingers – Second Hand Store Bribie Island

Well, the awful flu season is with us once again and already our staff and volunteers have been affected, including our manager Sonia and I, at one point there was nine of us out for the count. Being short of staff makes it very difficult for the remaining members trying to keep the shop working well.

Colds, coughs and also the flu is so easily spread that we respectfully ask that everyone practises good personal hygiene and carries tissues and hand sanitizer if you have an annoying cough or cold. Last week our poor cashier was coughed and sneezed on so many times that she actually used a whole can of Glen 20 around her counter. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Stay Healthy.

Once again we are having problems with the theft of donations overnight during weekdays, so we have had to bite the bullet and close the gates every afternoon after the shop closes. We also have a problem with people actually going through all our rubbish and larger industrial bins in the middle of the night. These bins have broken glass and crockery, soiled clothing as well as many other undesirable items in them, our cameras show people dragging soiled clothes out of the bins, this is so unhygienic and also dangerous as broken glass can do a lot of damage.

Please refrain from searching through our bins. Due to this problem we have decided to continue our fence around the back of the property enclosing all the bins and shed, this will be at great expense and also cause inconvenience to many of our wonderful donators of goods. We will eventually only be able to receive goods from 7.30 am until 3 pm Monday to Friday and 7 am to noon on Saturday. If you are unable to bring the goods to us during that time please call Sonia on 3408 1014 or email [email protected] for a free pick up by our drivers. We are sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this will cause in the future but it is a case of the few affecting the many.

Our manager has ordered some more clothing racks and shelves which arrived in Brisbane this week, so hopefully, these will be installed over the next few weeks. Once these are in place there will be more room for both winter and summer clothing and a permanent place for hats, scarves and belts. Certain areas will be moved around hopefully for the last time, allowing customers to get familiar with the layout of the shop floor. I have also placed an order for reusable shopping bags which are due to arrive at the end of June when plastic bags will no longer be available.

We have quite a few of plastic bags in the shop but once they are gone it will be impossible to get more, so we suggest you bring a bag with you if possible. Last month we were pleased to give some much-needed grants away, the Bribie Island Kindergarten needed a piece of equipment to assist non-verbal children, they were also in great need of new flooring for the classroom.

Hopefully, the new flooring will be installed soon. We have supported Bribie Island Diabetes Support group for many years now and we have been able to grant 20 places for the Kids to Camp Programme 2018. This camp has helped so many children over the years, here they are with kids like themselves who live with diabetes, making so many friends while learning more about diabetes.

The Banksia Beach Primary school has started a new program called “Books before the Bell”, teachers throw cushions and blankets out and bring boxes of books out for children to read before class. They have encouraged siblings to help the younger children and have also involved parents and teachers. They were in need of trolleys and books and we have granted this wish. We thank all our donators and also our customers for the generosity, without you, we would not be able to grant the many wishes that we receive, we also thank our staff and many volunteers for all their hard work throughout the year too.

If you are a member of an island club or association and require assistance please let us know. We try to assist all not for profit associations and sporting clubs, we also assist the police, SES, VMR and the BI Hospice. Our President Karen is quite happy to come along to your club and present our aims and goals and how your club can apply for assistance.

Please call 3410 1920 or email [email protected] if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance. We still have continuing sales. There is 50% off prints and some kitchenware at the moment, but our sales change constantly depending on the items we have, when the number of books increases we have a bag of books for $5.

Furniture also is often on sale if we get in a large number of lounges. So please come down and check out the bargains. Once again we would like to thank Richard and his gang at The Bribie Islander for their continued support of us and also the island community. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

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HENRY IS A HERO

 

When two thirteen-year-old mates went for an early morning fish recently, the events which occurred over the following couple of hours will most certainly be forever remembered by both the boys and their parents. Local butcher Allan Riddle told me that he had dropped son Caidan and his mate Henry Purtill-Stokes off at the Melrose Avenue entrance to the Bibimulya Wetlands where they were planning to spend some of the morning fishing.

Apparently, without any prior warning, Caidan, who requires regular medication to control regular instances of high blood pressure, ran into the lake and then plunged face down into the rather murky water which is more than one metre deep. After a few moments of believing that Caidan was clowning around, Henry, who by the way is much smaller than his friend, realised the seriousness of the situation and knew that he had to act swiftly to save his mate. He plunged into the lake and, using all his strength as well as that extra boost which is brought on by adrenaline, managed to position himself underneath Caidan, who weighs almost seventy kilograms and would have been much heavier with his wet clothes and force the drowning youth up and back to the shore.

Henry, who does not have a mobile phone but luckily knew the pin number of his friend’s phone, called Caidan’s mum and texted his mother Rachel. Police were first to attend followed closely by QAS paramedics who removed Caidan’s wet clothes and placed him in a special thermal suit to alleviate any hypothermia before transporting him to hospital as a precautionary measure. There have been reports of one woman who, due to being angry with the boys fishing in the reserve, told Henry that he should have just let Caidan drown. Hopefully, this was an incidence of someone saying something that they did not really mean.

Caidan’s mum Wendy and dad Allan have both told me that they are so grateful to both the paramedics and police for their swift response. They also pointed out that if it were not for Henry’s actions on the day, the result may well have been tragic. ‘Henry has shown a level of sense and responsibility that are well beyond his years,’ said Allan. ‘It appears that Caidan had not taken his blood pressure medication and this resulted in him blacking out before stumbling into the water. It was not until Henry had brought him back to the shore that he regained consciousness,’ he added.

Whilst the brave actions of Henry Purtill-Stokes can be regarded as an example of the caring nature shown by both the young and old within our community, his selflessness should not go unrecognised and I have been told that there he will be recommended for a very well deserved bravery award. Division One Councillor Brooke Savige told me that she will be following this through with the appropriate State Government department. ‘Henry has shown that there are many youths within the community who will help when needed and his actions will be noticed by other young people who often learn through example,’ she remarked.

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Fishing Report and Tide Times Bribie Island June 2018

Tags: Bribie Island Fishing report. Tide Time. fishing Spots. Moreton Bay. Brisbane.

While spending so much time fishing and boating most of us crazy fisherman/ fisherwomen understand the reasons why. Once you get hooked on the whole fishing, camping and boating lifestyle you will be generally hooked for life. With so many beautiful eating species of fish, crab and prawn, and not to mention the absolutely beautiful spots and locations around Bribie Island, its no wonder why fishing, camping and boating has really become so popular over the last ten year’s or so.

Over the next few months, the mozzies and midges will disappear, making it a great time to camp a couple of days up the passage or the ocean beach. Firepits have been placed in the ocean beach campsites over the last year making it a somewhat better place to camp now because of it. There’s nothing better than a nice campfire on a winters night up the beach. Fires are great to cook on, they act as a light and heater, are great at keeping mozzies and bities away from the camp and the good old fire is basically the outback tv. Always check campsite availability and book permits well in advance if you are planning a camping trip.

The fishing around Bribie has been really good once again and in reality, every day and every month of the year will generally fish well. As the seasons come and go some species move in and others move out, but more than often they will hang around the entire year and will feed throughout the day or night. Knowing where, when, which certain rigs to use, the tackle, techniques and bait selection will be important to ensure you catch a few. In the passage, the flattys have been caught throughout and there has been great numbers and size fish around.

Bribie Island Fishing report. Tide Time. fishing Spots. Moreton Bay. Brisbane.

Mixed bag from off the cape

Plastics and hardbodies producing great results. Pillies, live baits and prawns working well for the baits. Bream have been thick of late and should really start to pick up over the next month. Try the bridge pylons, oyster leases, up the creeks on the deep rocky bends and also the 112’s. The squire have also moved into the passage with good numbers getting taken. Try the bridge, ripples,112’s and any deep rocky ledge throughout the passage. Still, a few good summer whiting, try the mouths of the creeks on live worms and yabbies. Jewies on live baits around the bridge,112’s and the Bongaree ledge.

The longtails and mack tuna have been smashing the bait schools off Woorim Beach and in the bay – although have been very spooky to catch. Offshore the fishing has been good also with all the local systems holding good quality and a variety of species. Over the next month or so should see the first of the humpback whales travelling up the east coast, which means water temperatures should start to drop off a lot also.

This will really start to fire up the snapper and pearlies in close. Caloundra wide, deep tempest, the containers and the 60 -90m ground east of Flinders and Hutchies a great spot to look for both species. This is also a great time to target the big bay snapper. Fresh squid, tailor, diver whiting, tuna and big pillies make great baits for the big 10kg plus models. The bigger the baits the better.

Bribie Island Fishing report. Tide Time. fishing Spots. Moreton Bay. Brisbane.

Still, some quality muddies around

The wrecks, artificials and the ledges throughout the bay are generally where we target these prized trophy snapper. So grab the rods and camping gear and get out and enjoy this lovely part of the year. And don’t destroy what you come to enjoy. Well yet again another months gone by. We have had pretty reasonable weather throughout the month of May, with a few days of strong south to south easterlies in between the relatively calm periods. Over the next couple of months, we are more likely to see slow-moving weather systems bringing us hopefully high-pressure systems with no wind and calm conditions. But as we all know this isn’t always the case knowing what certain weather patterns are coming and planning your offshore trips around the good weather is generally the best way to have a safe and comfortable trip.

When heading out offshore always make sure all GPS, flares, life jackets and all other safety equipment is up to date and working correctly. Always check your battery system and wiring to make sure batteries are fully charged and wiring hasn’t been damaged. Check fuel lines,primer bulbs and steering system for any damage. Also log into Bribie Island Marine Rescue or Redcliffe Coastguard with your trip particulars, people on board and destination etc.

Know your fish species, bag limits and any marine park green zones. Looking after your catch the right way will ensure when you get home from your trip,all your fish will be in great condition. The best way is to have a nice clean esky full of an ice and seawater slurry. Fresh fish in an icy cold saltwater slurry will last up to 3 days or longer. Generally we fillet fish up the next day after the trip. You can also brain spike or bleed the fish which can also make your catch taste better. While you don’t necessarily need to bleed all species I find that bleeding all fish is the best bet. Once again it’s personal preference.

Tide Times

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Wines – a long history

Tags: History. White and red wines.

Last month we looked at the making of white and red wines and the fact that modern winemaking techniques have greatly improved what we drink today compared to the cloudy alcoholic substance drank hundreds of years ago. It is probable that the making of wine came about by accident, grape juice left for a while in the heat combined with the yeast lying on the outside of the skin of the grape and got together with the sugar in the grape which then fermented, providing the first glass (or container) of wine some several thousand years ago.

Champagne was another accident which initially was a curse to wine producers causing bottles of their hard work to explode in their cellars. As we mentioned last month one of the by-products of fermentation is carbon dioxide, which in making table wine dissipates into the atmosphere, but in days gone by wine was often bottled before all the yeast had been converted to alcohol as the cold weather halted the fermentation process. With the onset of spring bringing the warm rays of the sun the fermentation would start again, but within a corked bottle not built for the process, and suddenly the carbon dioxide would create a fizzy drink and the bottle would explode.

The Romans had planted grapes in The Champagne region several thousand years ago but the wines were considered to be poor compared to Burgundy and a lot of the wines were made by the Monks for religious purpose and to resolve the exploding wine problem a young monk by the name of Dom Perignon was employed to stop this curse from happening. The problem was that a number of bottles exported to England didn’t explode and the monarchy had developed a liking for this new sparkling wine!

Wines. Sparkling. White. Red. Shiraz. Queensland. Australian

When Perignon tried the wine from an unexploded bottle he exclaimed “ come quickly I am drinking the stars’ Although Perignon did not invent champagne he was responsible for the development of a bottle that held the pressure, a cork and muselet (the wire cage) that prevents the cork from leaving the bottle and he was also involved in the deliberate secondary fermentation of the wine and the blending of different varieties to produce a perfect product.

Champagne is a region of France about ninety miles north of Paris and has a set border in which only three grape varieties are grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and anything produced outside this border cannot be called Champagne. However, due to the popularity of the wine especially now that China is developing a thirst for it there are moves to expand that border.

Champagne can be made from any single variety of the three grape varieties or a combination of any which makes them all different, this combined with the regions weather and the soil (terroir) and making them in the traditional “Method Champenois” (in the bottle) is what had made Champagne different to other sparkling wines, especially as it set the standard for sparkling winemaking and its use for all types of celebrations which have carried on over the centuries.

Yarra Valley. Wine. History. Australian. Wineries.

The grapes are all handpicked and mechanical harvesters are banned from Champagne as the slightest damage to the skins could result in variously tainted wines. There used to be a starting date for the picking of the grapes but this is now more relaxed and each village can decide when this should be. There are two types of Champagne, vintage and non-vintage, the non-vintage being a reserve wine prepared each year with various years blended together to produce a constant style that a consumer can always rely on.

The vintage wines will be made from the wine of a single year and the date shown on the bottle, however with nature playing its part, there will be better vintages than others. Once the wines have been made and blended they are cold stabilized to eliminate crystals and then are ready for the second fermentation. This is obtained by adding the liqueur tirage, a mixture of wine, sugar and a selected yeast culture carefully calculated to give the right amount of bubbles to the final result.

The wine is then bottled and sealed with a crown cap (as used on imported beers) and stacked horizontally at a constant temperature of around 12 degrees and the secondary fermentation can take around three months to complete. During this period the bottles are shaken to shift the forming sediment when the bottles are inserted neck first leaning downwards into riddling tables and over a period of time turned gently to propel the sediment down to the neck of the bottle, in smaller wineries this is still done by hand.

When the time has come to disgorge the wad of sediment the neck of the bottle is submerged in a tank of freezing brine, the top is then removed and the wad gets pushed out by the pressure, the bottle is then topped up with the liqueur d’expedition, containing wine similar to what is in the bottle and usually some cane sugar. The cork and cage are then fitted and the product will then be ready for packing, although some Champagne houses will age them for a while. The following terms can appear on the label. Blanc de Blanc. White wine made from white grapes exclusively Chardonnay.

Blanc de noirs. White wine made from black grapes, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Brut. Very dry. Cru. A growth or a village. Cuvee. A blend of wines that make up a specific Champagne. Cuvee prestige. The Champagne Houses top Champagne. Non-vintage. A blend of current and reserve wines. Vintage. Wines of that year. Cheap sparkling wines are made similar to soft drinks by adding carbon dioxide to the wine then bottling it. I hope I have made this fairly simple for quite a complex winemaking procedure, for that blame Dom Perignon.

Houghton Wines. Wine. White. Red.

You don’t need a celebration to enjoy Champagne so there are quite a number of specials out there and the home brands from Woolworths (BWS and Dan Murphys) and Coles (Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice) offer very good value. Enjoy Mumm, Veuve Clicquot, Moet and Chandon, Pommery and Tattinger. For the more discerning try Bollinger, Perrier Jouet, Henriot, Krug, Cristal and of course Dom Perignon. Cheers, Philip Arlidge [email protected] An oldie but a goodie.

Lily Bollinger House of Bollinger quotes:

“I drink Champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it—unless I’m thirsty.”

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MONEY TALK – KNOW YOUR SUPER – INSURANCE

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Tags: Financial Advice. Super annuation insurance. Finance. Money. Bribie Island. Brisbane

This is the first of a series of articles on super. For many people super is not something to spend too much time thinking about. They may notice the compulsory employer contributions on their pay slips, receive annual statements of their fund balance from their fund manager and consign them to the bin. In the articles to follow I will detail how a healthy super fund balance and adequate insurance cover through your fund can make life much more comfortable in retirement or if you are unlucky enough to be injured and unable to work. Most super funds offer insurance for their members to cover death, total and permanent disability (TPD) and income protection.

Your employer’s default super fund must offer a minimum level of life insurance depending on your age. Check your annual statement or online account if you have one to see what cover you have. You can usually increase, decrease, or cancel your insurance at any time. Getting your life insurance through super should be cheaper because super funds purchase insurance policies in bulk. The premium payments are deducted from your fund balance so you can maintain cover even when money is tight and you can’t afford to pay premiums from the family budget.

The downside is that the premium payments from your fund reduce your fund balance leaving you less in retirement unless you top up your fund to cover the cost of insurance. Another potential advantage of obtaining cover through your super is that some funds automatically accept you for cover without requiring a health check You need to be aware that super fund insurance cover is not portable.

If you move to a different super fund or your employer’s super contributions stop, your cover may end without notice. Also life insurance coverage through super ends when you reach a certain age (usually 65 or 70) whereas policies outside of super may cover you for longer. To ensure that when you die the insurance payout goes to the person of your choice you need to make a binding beneficiary nomination otherwise the super fund trustees will decide who gets the benefits.

Your fund will provide the appropriate paperwork for you to make a binding nomination. Before switching or consolidating super funds, make sure you can get the cover you want, in your chosen fund. Ask the fund if you can transfer your current level of cover before you roll your super over. Be particularly careful if you have a pre-existing medical condition or are aged 60 or over.

If you are considering accessing your super under hardship, compassionate or terminal illness grounds make sure you leave sufficient funds in your account to cover premium payments. I had a terminally ill client who drew down his super balance and closed his account in order to complete a renovation on his house. He was not aware that his super included a $70,000 death cover that was lost when he closed the account. He died a few months later.

If he had left $1000 in his fund to cover the insurance premium the $70,000 payout would have made a big difference to his wife. So it’s well worth knowing what insurance cover you have in your super and increasing the cover if it is inadequate. Also make sure that you take insurance into account when consolidating or drawing down your super account. Check out moneysmart.gov.au for more detailed information Peter Dallimore can be contacted via email at [email protected] or you can make an appointment to see him by calling 3408 8440.

The Financial Counselling service is free. Other free Neighbourhood Centre services include family counselling and courses for parenting, anger management, personal empowerment for women and depression and anxiety courses. A small Emergency Relief Program, a Debt Relief Service and Neighbourhood Harvest (free food once a week) are also provided. In addition the Centre hosts outreach services including Centrelink, Job Search, hearing services and supports some great initiatives including Tax Help and Broadband for seniors. A small onsite Bargain Shop has super low prices. The Neighbourhood Centre is located at 9 Verdoni St Bellara.

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History – EARLY FISH CANNERIES

Tags: History. Bribie Island. Queensland. Bribie Island Historical Society. Historical Buildings

By Barry Clark Bribie Island Historical Society

The recent digitisation of Australian newspapers and magazines from the 1860’s through to the 1920’s have revealed some fascinating new facts about Fish Canneries on and around Bribie. This aspect of our local History has now been researched in detail by Lynne Hooper, President of the Bribie Island Historical Society, and it reveals some interesting people and events associated with this early industry. Some memories had previously been documented in interviews with “pioneers” in a souvenir edition of the “Bribie Star” newspaper, published in October 1963 to mark the opening of the Bribie Island Bridge. These memories were by then quite old and included stories related history of the Island and its early residents, and when shops, churches, police stations, water and electricity commenced on the Island.

Featured Image(above): CAN LABEL OF LIGHTHOUSE BRAND FISH – Courtesy Audrey Abrahams

As a result of recent digitisation of the early newspaper we have been able to fill more gaps in the remarkable History of Bribie Island, and specifically about a lady who had a Fish Cannery where the Bongaree IGA store stands today. We are now researching the many Guest and Boarding Houses that operated on Bribie in the early days and hope to bring that story to you soon. If you have any information or photos of early Bribie we would love to hear from you. You can contact us on [email protected] or come to our monthly public meeting at the RSL Club on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

EARLY FISH CANNERIES ON BRIBIE ISLAND

LYNNE HOOPER – PRESIDENT BRIBIE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The first cannery was in 1897, owned by James Clark and Reginald Hocking, trading as the Toorbul Fish Company. They sold canned fish from their factory at what is now known as Sandstone Point. The business was sold to Charlie Godwin for 160 cases of canned mullet around 1900. Godwin, an early settler, had bought 250 acres of land in the 1890s, in the area now known as Godwin Beach.

In 1901 the supplies of locally caught fish were so erratic that Godwin moved the cannery to the northern end of Bribie Island opposite Golden Beach. Godwin’s fish was marketed under the name of “Anchor Brand Sea Mullet”. By 1906 the Maloney Brothers had also commenced a fish cannery beside Charlie Godwin’s Cannery on north Bribie Island and marketed their product as the Lighthouse Brand.

The Lighthouse Brand won a “highly commended” award at the Brisbane Exhibition but by 1910 the cannery closed and the family moved into the oyster and shell-grit industries. Charlie Godwin sold his cannery for £240 in August 1907 to Lionel Landsborough, son of the pioneer William Landsborough, but by 1909 Landsborough had left Australia to settle in California. In 1907/8 the Federal Government introduced the Bounties Act and Sarah Balls, a well-known entrepreneur from Brisbane, decided to take advantage of the half-penny per pound being offered for preserving and canning fish.

Without widely used refrigeration it was reported that Australians were only consuming 9½ pounds of fish per person per year, whereas in Great Britain the quantity was 47½ pounds per head, and Australia was spending over £300,000 annually on importing canned fish. Sarah leased 8 acres on Bribie Island just north of where the IGA stands today.

Freshwater required for the canning process was readily available from springs that were once used by the Joondoburri people. Sarah called her business “Caloundra Fresh Fish Preserving & Canning Company” canning sea-mullet, whiting, snapper, bream, flathead, tailor, kingfish and jewfish, packing them in one and two-pound tins under “The Diver” brand. “The Diver” cans of fish retailed at 5½ penny, and snapper and whiting were a more expensive option.

The newspapers extolled the product advising “the fish is deliciously appetising and will undoubtedly supplant imported canned fish as the public were getting tired of the everlasting salmon, herring or sardine”. Sarah Balls erected a large factory in 1908 (30mx6mx4.5m) and 20 people were employed at the cannery producing 200 cases per day with each case containing 4 dozen tins.

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“SARAH BALLS – ENTREPRENEUR OF BRIBIE FISH CANNERY”

Sarah originally employed a manager from Scotland who was experienced in preserving fish. She had to take control in July 1908 when during a “glut” fishermen dumped tons of fish on the cannery wharf during hot weather. Lacking refrigeration some of the fish took too long to be processed and many tins “blew” so the product got a bad name. Later Sarah hired local men to manage the Cannery, but kept a firm hand on her investment, earning her the name of “Mum- Balls”.

She purchased a new Linde refrigeration system in late 1908 and by 1909 “The Diver” brand entered a boom period. In 1910 Sarah expanded the factory by purchasing the cannery equipment previously owned by Lionel Landsborough on north Bribie. Her Cannery then measured 45mx15m enclosing a refrigeration and freezing room, an engine and boiler room, four retorts for cooking, and an area to stack the product, and an adjoining jetty into the Passage. The main suppliers were fishermen Ted, Julius & Leo Freeman who were paid five shillings per hundred-weight for mullet and one and halfpenny per pound for mixed fish. The Freeman’s delivered about six tons of fish at a time onto the jetty where it was scaled, cleaned and filleted before moving into the processing plant.

The tins contained two belly pieces and one tailpiece (packed perpendicularly) of mullet all other fish were packed side-wise with a pinch of salt added to each tin. Sarah diversified in 1913 by leasing a further four acres so she could raise pigs and grow and can asparagus and pineapples. However, by 1914 the five-year period of the Bounty had ended and the shortage of tin and men caused by WW1 were impacting on the her business. The greatest obstacle though was that Queensland fish are mostly “hot water” fish and altogether unsuitable for canning as they contain a large amount of phosphorus and the tendency to decompose rapidly.

History. Bribie Island. Queensland. Bribie Island Historical Society. Historical Buildings

HUET FAMILY WALK NEAR CANNERY JETTY AT BONGAREE IN 1920’s –where IGA stands today” (Courtesy Ted Clayton)

In August 1914 a newspaper advertisement advised that the Cannery could be leased as a ‘going concern, and although Sarah had left the business, the cannery was still operating on a seasonal basis until 30 April 1923 when the lease and equipment was transferred to J.E. Burnard & Co, who were Jam Manufacturers and Fruit Preservers in Brisbane. By the 1920s the old Cannery Jetty, in front of where IGA Store now stands, was all that was left of a once thriving business and a prime spot to get a feed of fish.

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MAY @ VMR – Boating safety Tips – Life jackets

Tags: a Correctly fitted life jacket.  Boating safety tips. Voluntary marine rescue

MAY 2018 @ VMRBI YEARLY RADIO ROOM STATISTICS To 22nd MAY 2018

**(See further down for Life Jacket safety tips)**

4903 Calls, 1386 vessels logged on, 106 Vessel Assists, 519 Sitreps, 242 Requests, 50 Overdue vessels, 10 Vessel Tracking, 5 Securite Broadcasts. VHF calls 77.7%, – 27MHz calls 10.1% MAY VESSEL ASSISTS:

TUE 01/05 1041am – 3m Tinny nonmember, motor won’t start, required tow from Mouth of Ningi Creek to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

THU 03/05 1601pm – 4m Tinny nonmember with gearbox issues, required a tow from 700m into Bullock Creek to Bellara Ramp.

Featured Image(above): L to R VMR Bribie Vice Commodore Liz Radajewski, Bribie Island Bowls Club Treasurer Kerry Muller, VMR Senior Coxswain Bob Skinner, Bribie Island Bowls Club General Manager Kevin Bertwistle and VMRBI Commodore Nathan Gundry under the new Bribie Island Bowls Club. sponsorship signs on the VMR gangway.

FRI 04/05 2210pm – 6m ½ Cabin nonmember was 4 hours overdue, SAR to Flinders Reef conducted, returned to base after vessel reported safe and OK. SUN 06/05 0748am – 11.5m Cruiser member lost steering, required tow from Gallagher’s Gutter to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

WED 09/05 1622pm – 5.8m Cruiser member with motor problems required tow from Skippers Canal entrance to Pacific Harbour.

MON 14/05 1219pm – 4.6m Centre Console member with engine problem required a tow from Skirmish Point to Bongaree Ramp.

SAT 19/05 1205pm – 8m Cruiser member with engine failure required a tow from South West tip of Bribie Island to Banksia Beach.

SAT 19/05 1440pm – 5.6m ½ Cabin nonmember with broken starter motor required a tow from Red Beach to Bongaree Ramp.

ANZAC DAY 2018 Wednesday 25th April 2018 VMRBI mustered 26 members to march at the main service at the RSL Bribie Island. Many also attended the “Dawn Service” @ 0428 hrs held at Brennan Park, as the Woorim Site previously used was considered too small for the growing crowds and also associated safety concerns.

Commodore Nathan Gundry and Graham Gibb lead the ANZAC March.

SUNSET DRINKS:

Friday 27th April 2018 Over 120 members and guests attended the April Sunset Drinks, many also took the opportunity to have a guided tour of the Base, Radio Room and our two boats on show just prior to the bar opening. The ladies from the Social Committee once again provided delicious hamburgers for only $5, but unfortunately ran out due to the huge crowd. Trevor Botham as usual, provided the music and vocals for the evening. The usual raffles were held along with tonight’s unsold meat and seafood trays from the Bellara Hotel raffles.

EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPO 2018 PLANNING MEETING:

Thursday 3rd May 2018 Planning for this event, to be held Sunday 14th October 2018 is well underway with nearly all exhibitors from last year confirming their intention to participate again this year.

Own a Boat?

You can join VMR Bribie Island online at www.vmrbribie.com, phone (07) 3408 7596 or call in person at Marine Parade Bellara, and enjoy many benefits including:

• breakdown assistance.

• vessel & contact details recorded in our database in case of emergency;

• access to first aid, radio, navigation courses plus safety/boating information sessions;

• regular social events;

• reimbursement up to $100/per year for tows by other VMR/Coastguard units; and

• overnight/weekend secure car & trailer parking at the base.

Always remember to LOG ON and LOG OFF with MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE for your safety.

The Importance of a correctly fitted and worn Life Jacket:

Compiled by VMR Coxswain Simon Middap Wear it, Don’t stow it A ‘Life Jacket’ is a personal floatation device (PFD) and is also known as a life preserver, life belt, Mae West, life vest, live saver, buoyancy aid or flotation suit.

They are a vital piece of safety equipment that saves lives in an open boat at sea, it is the seat belt on the water. It’s a lot easier to fit a life jacket properly and wear it as a part of pre-trip preparation than to find it and fit it while in the water during an emergency. Today there are many types of recreational life jackets to be worn in different situations and they should be matched for the total extent of your trip, but all of them should be made to the current Australian Standard AS 4578 although previous standards AS 1512- 1996, AS 1499-1996 and AS 2260-1996 still are in acceptance providing the jacket and label is in good order.

For use in open waters – Level 100, level 150 and level 275 jackets are made for OPEN WATERS, however these can be worn in Partially smooth and smooth waters. They are not for use by Personal Water Craft (PWC) riders, skiers or people being towed.

For use in partially smooth waters – Level 50 jackets are made for PARTIALLY SMOOTH WATERS, however these can be worn in smooth waters as well as by water skiers and people being towed in partially smooth and smooth waters.

For use in smooth waters – Level 50 special purpose or level 50S are for use in SMOOTH WATERS and they can be used for PWC riders, water skiers and people being towed in smooth waters.

Inflatable lifejackets – Inflatable jackets must also be AS4578 compliant. They are gas inflated and do not rely on oral inflation only. They must have markings that show the level of buoyancy, expiry date and annual service history. They can be serviced by the owner/ skipper provided it is executed and documented against the manufacturer’s established service program. These jackets are not recommended for water skiing, tubing, or riding PWC.

Coastal and SOLAS lifejackets – These lifejackets have more flotation than a Level 100 lifejacket under AS 4758. They are bulky lifejackets designed to keep the body afloat for long periods. They have reflective tape and a whistle to attract attention. These lifejackets are mostly carried by commercial boats and recommended to be carried by boats operating long distances offshore.

Life Jacket Rules

The rules for wearing life jackets vary slightly from state to state. In Queensland, our law says that appropriately designed jackets for a trip purpose:

• is mandatory for everybody aboard when crossing a coastal bar in an open boat less than 4.8m;

• is mandatory for children from 12 months to children under 12 in an open boat less than 4.8m and underway;

• and must be highlighted by the owner/ skipper in relation to whereabouts and how to wear;

• and must be stowed in a location labelled “life Jackets”. The label should be red text on white background or white text on a red background; and

• should carry information about the applicable Australian Standard, currently AS 4758 although standards AS 1512-1996, AS 1499-1996 and AS 2260-1996 still are acceptance providing the jacket and label is in good order. The most important thing is make sure it fits and is appropriate for the size of the wearer and the trip duration. Crotch straps are recommended for children.

The life jacket checklist is as follows:

• do you have the appropriate life jacket for the whole trip?

• are the life jackets suited to the activity being undertaken?

• do you have one jacket for everyone on board?

• are the jackets in good condition and correctly labelled?

• if boating at night, do the jackets have reflective tape on them? and

• do you have an appropriate sticker/ label showing where the life jackets are stored? Lots of boaters still have their jackets still in their original packaging – this leads to lack of effective inspection and the deterioration of the straps.

It also makes it difficult to fit in an emergency.

The bottom line

– life jackets should not be stowed and forgotten. They are difficult for a novice to put on in an emergency, and then it’s too late to realise they are inappropriate for the intended person in that emergency. Skippers should inspect each before each trip, show all passengers how to wear and have them easily accessible for use, preferably worn.

VMRBI controlled an exclusion zone for a fireworks display for a wedding at the Sandstone Point Hotel, Saturday 12th May 2018. The bride had her photos taken with the fireworks as the background.

Thanks to VMR Midge Point/VMRAQ Rescue Journal. Most of this article was issued by VMR Midge Point in November 2016. See www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Lifejackets.aspx Keep Watch for VMR Bribie Island’s information sessions on boating and safety at our website http://www.vmrbribie.com.

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Birds of Australia – CATTLE EGRET ARDEA IBIS

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Tags: Wildlife. Birds. Australia. Queensland. Bribie Island. CATTLE EGRET ARDEA IBIS

Cattle Egrets can frequently be seen in the grassy paddocks on the mainland close to Bribie Island and along Bribie Island Rd, Toorbul and surrounding areas. When feeding, they usually stay close to cattle or other grazing animals picking up insects that have been disturbed by the beasts’ hooves.

Grasshoppers are their favourite food but they also eat other invertebrates, frogs, lizards and small mammals. Except for an occasional sighting in the wetlands, they are not commonly found on Bribie Island. Cattle Egrets originated in Africa but have spread to many other parts of the world.

Featured image(above): Taking off…

In the 1940s they began migrating to Australia from Asia and are now widespread throughout the continent and into Tasmania. They are increasing in numbers and expanding their territories. When the breeding season begins usually in late October the white birds with yellow bills and legs undergo a startling transformation. Their legs and faces turn red and their bills become red with a yellow tip. The Plumage on the head, back and breast turns to bright orange.

Cattle Egrets nest in large colonies near water, often with other water birds such as Ibis, Herons, Cormorants and other species of Egrets. During this time the rookeries become a hive of activity with partner selection lasting for several days. Squabbles with rival males, courting rituals, and nest building make for a busy scenario. Cattle Egrets are monogamous for the breeding season but select a new mate every year.

Nests are a platform of loose sticks. Females are the nest builders with the males flying out to collect the sticks and bringing them back in their bills and presenting them to the females to position on to the nest. Clutches of 3-6 pale blue eggs are laid in the nest and incubated by both parents for 24-25 days.

Eggs are often stolen by crows or raptors. I have witnessed crows raiding unattended nests and flying off with the eggs still intact in their bills. Many of the young chicks don’t survive. Some are starved out by their older siblings. If there are three chicks in the nest there is usually one much smaller than the other two and will probably not survive. Some fall out of the flimsy nest and starve on the ground and some are taken by predators. Surviving young are ready to leave the nests at about 6 weeks.

Cattle Egrets are sometimes confused with Intermediate Egrets which are of similar colouring but with longer necks. Little Egrets are of similar size but have black bills which make them much easier to distinguish between the two.

It is easy to distinguish Egrets during the breeding season when Cattle Egrets become so colourful. Sexes are similar with males a little larger at 46-56 cm in length and weighing 270-512g. Animal pastures and man-made waterways have benefited Cattle Egrets and contributed to their rapid spread.

Farmers welcome them as they help to keep down the insect population and eat the ticks and flies on their cattle. Conservation status is secure and expanding.

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History – How Women have contributed to society

Tags: History. Women. Historical Inventions.

In recent decades, women have been increasingly treated as equals, both socially and in the workplace but there was a time when women did not share the same standing as their male counterparts. With this in mind, I have no doubt that if the men of times gone by had been allowed to do so, they would have laid claim to invention of the items described in the following article but, in actual fact, all of these were invented by a woman.

Featured image(above): Maria Beasley invented the life raft

When we use a computer, I’m sure that none of us are aware that a woman by the name of Ada Lovelace can be credited as the first computer programmer due to her work on algorithms at the University of London in 1842. In fact, her notes played an essential role in Alan Turing’s work on the first modern computer in the 1940’s.

In 1843, Nancy Johnson was responsible for designing the first ice cream maker and as an indication of her genius, that patented design is still in use today. It was Margaret Knight who in 1871 invented the machine that could manufacture a square-bottomed paper bag after coming up with a safety device for cotton mills when she was only twelve years old. That device is still used in mills today.

Nine years after the ice cream machine hit the market, keen inventor Maria Beasley made travelling on the water safer when she came up with her design for a life raft and, not wanting to be known as a one-hit wonder, she also invented a barrel making machine. In 1887, the world was introduced to the first practical fire escape due to the inventiveness of Anna Connelly and Josephine Cochrane, after the success of her first invention, the dishwasher, experimented with wireless technology which was used by famous film star Hedy Lamarr when she invented a secret communications system to be used for controlling torpedoes during World War II.

History. Women. Historical Inventions.

The electric refrigerator. Made possible because of the very clever Florence Parpart

That invention paved the way for everything from Wi-Fi to the GPS system. Letitia Geer was the woman who simplified the vaccination process in 1899 when she invented a medical syringe that could be operated with one hand and 1904 was the year that Elizabeth Magie first marketed her board game which she called “The Landlord’s Game” as a way of exposing the injustices of capitalism.

Thirty years later, Charles Darrow ripped off her idea and sold it to Parker Bros who renamed it “Monopoly.” Who knew! As the twentieth century progressed, so did technology and yes, it was a woman who invented the electric refrigerator in 1914. Her name was Florence Parpart and she also came up with a design for a much-improved street cleaner. In 1947, the world was introduced to residential solar heating thanks to the research of psychiatrist Dr Maria Telkes.

History. Women. Historical Inventions.

Letitia Geer invented the medical syringe for one-handed use

The revolutionary material Kevlar was first manufactured in 1965 using a formula patented by Stephanie Kwolek and in the final year of that decade, Marie van Brittan invented the CCTV system. There are many more well-known items which can be credited to the ingenuity of the female gender but I think that the ones mentioned in this article will suffice for now. I have to admit, there are some smart women out there.

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Funny Pet Pics and Photos – June 2018

Tags: Funny Pet photos. Pics. images

Share with The Bribie Islander your funny pet photos!
It’s all ‘fun and games’ til someone has to wear a cone! Email photos to
[email protected]

Featured image(above): This month’s WINNER! A Royal Occasion!

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PM addresses Seniors at Sandstone Point

Tags: Prime Minister event. Sandstone Point. Malcolm Turnbull. Politics

Rain didn’t dampen the turnout of Bribie Islanders to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s town hall-style meeting held earlier today at the Sandstone Point Hotel to address issues affecting seniors.

Understandably the PM was also there to largely promote the LNP’s candidate Trevor Ruthenberg for the upcoming by-election in the marginal seat of Longman.

For his part, the PM was largely well received by the 250 seniors who attended the meeting.

Turnbull was very much in his element, handling most of the questions from the audience.

Questions included issues surrounding nuclear power stations, treatment of superannuation for high wealth citizens and defence force personnel, aged care support for the elderly and their carers, healthcare support, the Caboolture hospital funding, the NDIS and intimidation of poll booth workers by opponents.

The PM took a number of questions on notice and promised to have specific issues looked at claiming “the buck stops with me”.

Unsurprisingly Mr Turnbull did not hold back on his criticism of his opposite number opposition leader Bill Shorten. He was equally vocal on his criticism of the CFMEU and lobby group Get Up.

The most interesting reference by the PM was in relation to his son-in-law James Brown. Brown a former Army officer, was recently elected president of the NSW division of the Returned and Services League of Australia, a move that will increase his profile and some say could be a step to a political career.

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THE GREAT WORK OF ROTARY

tags: Rotary club Queensland. Bribie Island

By Barry Clark – Bribie Rotary- Publicity/Public Relations

Over 1.2 million Rotarians around the world live by the motto “Service Above Self” as they carry out Humanitarian projects to support and serve the local and International community. Bribie Island Rotary Club recently celebrated 30 years of Service in our Community raising over $60,000 each year for a wide range of Projects. This article will showcase just a few of these Bribie Rotary activities.

The Global reach of Rotary International has been going for 113 years, since its formation in 1905. People throughout the world recognise the distinctive logo Wheel of Rotary, but their amazing achievements are not widely understood. Perhaps Rotary’s most recognised project is the Elimination of Polio in the world.

Millions of children receive vaccination drops for Polio

This started back in 1985 when the whole world of Rotary pledged a gift to the Children of the World to eliminate this crippling disease forever. Globally Rotary has helped vaccinate 2.5 BILLION CHILDREN throughout the world, preventing 16 million new cases and deaths. When Rotary started there were over 350,000 cases of Polio each year in 125 countries. This year there have been just 8 new cases of Polio in just three countries. Eradication has almost been achieved, and it will be a great day for Rotary, their supporters and Partners when that is eventually announced.

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Rotary sponsor Bribie students to represent various countries at Annual Model United Nations Forum in Canberra(left) and Rotary and Earlyact Club members at Rotary Park reopening(right)

WORLDWIDE the focus of Rotary encompass some of the world’s most critical needs.

• Disease prevention & treatment

• Water & Sanitation -Maternal & child health

• Education & Literacy -Peace & conflict resolution. From the comfort of Bribie Island, we sometimes need to be reminded of others in the world less fortunate.

• 1 in 10 people worldwide lack access to clean water

• Every 20 seconds a child dies because of poor sanitation

• More than 800 women die every day due to birth related complications.

• 59 million primary age children do not go to school -750 million adults are illiterate, and 67% of them are women.

• 1 in 9 people worldwide do not have enough to eat. These are just numbers on a page, quick to read, and easily forgotten………. but each one is about real people like you and I out there in the world. Read them again and appreciate just how fortunate we are to live here. Bribie Rotary also fund and support many humanitarian Project in this region including;

• Containers of donated goods sent to PNG & Solomon Islands

• Cervical Cancer vaccination for 28,000 young girls in PNG – “Teacher in a Box” computers for remote schools in PNG

• “Bisley Farm” special farm school for aboriginal boys & girls BRIBIE COMMUNITY Bribie Island Rotary Club support and contribute to the local community in many different ways which include;

• Heritage signs, plaques and brochures for Bongaree and Rotary Park Woorim.

• Support Dementia Awareness, Mental Health, Bribie Hospice and needy residents.

• Sponsor Youth Leadership Awards, Model United Nations, Youth Science Forum.

• Sponsor and Council International Peace Scholars at University of Queensland.

• Supporting School Interact & Earlyact Club projects and students hearing Tests.

• Hosting annual Youth Exchange students to/from many countries around the world. -Support Dragons Abreast, School Chaplaincy, Naval cadets and Life Savers.

• Pride of Workmanship recognition and Awards for local business and Schools.

Bribie Rotary enjoys wonderful recognition and support from our local community for the fundraising events conducted throughout the year which include: Monthly Markets, Raffles, Sausage sizzles, Annual Race Day, Trivia Quiz nights, Movie Premiere events and International Women’s Day events.

Rotary club Queensland. Bribie Island

Each year Bribie Rotary sends and hosts Exchange Students from all over the world

If you would like to be involved or offer support and ideas to Bribie Island Rotary you can contact us on [email protected] or phone the Secretary on 3410 7912.

BRIBIE ROTARY DELIVERS GREAT RESULTS

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National Volunteer Week

WELL DESERVED RECOGNITION

I have said so many times in the past that I will never cease to be amazed at the number of selfless people who are always there to offer their help when it is needed and, at the culmination of National Volunteer Week which was from May 21st to 27th, some of our volunteers from across the region received recognition for their dedication at the 2018 Longman Awards.

Several volunteers from the Bribie area received nominations and they were Bev Porter from the Community Arts Centre, Jonathan Wood from St Vincent De Paul, John Ward from the Wallum Action Group, Cassandra Lord from Bribie Island State School, Jacob and Jessenia Hernandez from the Tigers Soccer Club, Greg Rollason from Sandstone Point Lions, Kevin Williams from Bribie Island Lions Club, Ann Ward from the Wallum Action Group, Dani Milward from the Maritime Safety Military Cadets along with Michael and Rozlynn Bierton, also from the Military Cadets.

After enjoying some tasty pre-event nibblies which were provided by members of the Country Women’s Association, nominees gathered for the ceremony where the winners of each of the ten categories were announced from the fifty-two nominees. Categories included Arts and Cultural, Animal Welfare, Education, Environment and Sporting as well as Lifetime, Health and Aged Care, Youth, Senior and Charity and Community. The winner of the 2018 Longman Volunteer of the Year was announced as Dorothy Bauer who had been judged as the successful nominee in the Charity and Community section for her work with St Laurence Anglican Church.

The awards were made possible by the support of a number of generous sponsors including Caboolture Sports Club, Australia Zoo, Abbey Museum, Caboolture Warplane Museum and CUA along with BCC Cinemas, Mark Ryan MP, Shane King MP, Custom Claws and Worldwide Print. Whilst the recognition of these tireless workers within our communities is welcomed, we must always remember that there are so many others who donate their time, efforts and often money to help those who are in need of support.

To all the volunteers – Thank You.

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