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Fishing Report and tide times Bribie Island – August 2018

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Fishing Report and tide times Bribie Island – August 2018

Tags: Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

Well, what a beautiful month of weather we have just had – light winds and clear sunny skies throughout most of July. The current out off Moreton has been running quite slowly of late, and the last of the whales are moving north up to the Hervey Bay area. The visibility throughout the passage, the bay and Moreton has been spectacular. Over the next month, we should see similar weather patterns continue.

Featured Image(above): There’s been some nice big golden trevally getting taken around Bribie Island

The fishing in the Bribie Island area over the last month has been great and will continue to fish well for the next couple of months. In the passage, the bream have really picked up with size and quantity. The bridge, the oyster leases, the Bongaree jetty and Tiger Rocks producing some nice catches. Fresh prawns, mullet fillets, chook gut and pilchard fillets working well. There has also been some nice tailor in the passage and they are fairly widespread at the moment.

Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

5.6kg of beautiful eating venus tusk fish

Tailor move quite quickly, so one day they may be there, the next day they’re gone. Whole pillies unweighted is the best way to target the tailor. Keep an eye out for schools of tailor chopping at the big schools of hardy heads in the passage at the moment. Spinning metals, plastics, surface lures or hardbodys will usually get a few when they are chopping hard on the surface.

Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

Standard mixed bag from the Cape Moreton reefs

The dusky flattys have been still on the chew. Fish the 1-2m deep flats or run off drains throughout the day well up the passage creeks. The flattys love sunbaking up on the flats during the winter months. Spin plastics and hardbodys slowly across the current lines or drop-offs. There’s also been some great squirey snapper coming from the passage with some fish over 4kg getting caught well upstream of the bridge. Drifting through the passage float lining whole pillies or diver whiting a good way to cover ground and catch a snapper or two.

They tend to be pretty widespread but once you find the schools of better fish, generally there will be a few in the area. Anchoring up and starting a good berley trail will also help the snapper school move into the area. The winter whiting has also moved into the passage and bay, squid strips, peeled prawns or worms the go. Using light paternoster rigs and smaller hooks will help you catch a feed.

Fishing report. Tide times. Fishing spots. Bribie island. Moreton Bay. Brisbane. Queensland

Some beautiful eating winter sand crabs ready for the pot

Drift around until you start catching a few whiting, then keep drifting around that area until you find the bigger fish. The unbelievably great weather has made fishing the bay and offshore Moreton Island a dream, with some days seeing wind gusts of no more than 8 knots and seas below .6 of a meter. Making it a great time to do those overnight trips out wide. Floatlining the 100m line around deep tempest producing plenty of quality snapper. There’s also been some horse amberjack and kings patrolling the same area. The fish cages producing some nice snapper and jewies.

Roberts, Brennans, Hutchies, Flinders, Smiths and the Caloundra Reefs holding some great mixed reefies also. So with all this great winter weather get out and grab the camping and fishing gear and get out and enjoy the great outdoors.”And remember don’t destroy what you come to enjoy ”

Tide Times

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Busy Fingers – Charity July/August 2018

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Busy Fingers – Charity July/August 2018

Firstly, the committee, staff, and volunteers would like to sincerely thank the Volunteer Marine Rescue and their band of hard-working volunteers for the Christmas in July Party they gave us a few weeks ago. The dinner was beautiful and the entertainment was great and as usual, we were lucky enough to have a visit from our beloved Santa, who seems to spend a lot of his spare time at the VMR.

Over the years Busy Fingers has supported the VMR with Fuel and other items to help them raise the much need funds required for them to continue to keep us safe on the water. They have always supported us in times of need, including a band of merry VMR men arriving to move sheds and shop fittings when we were having the extension built and we thank them sincerely for all their hard work. So please support the VMR whenever possible as they are a dedicated group working together with other groups such as SES, Police, Fire, and Ambulance to keep us safe while we enjoy life on the island. Once again thank you very much for our Christmas in July.

SOMETHING NEW AT BUSY’S

We are currently trialing a new pricing system as we have consistent problems with our price tagging guns and so often tags are being removed and the cashier has to reprice items going through the register which is quite time-consuming. There will be no tags on standard Ladies, Men’s, and Children’s clothes, instead, at the end of each of the clothing racks there will be a list of prices such as all men’s and ladies Jeans and Pants and Skirts are $4, all underwear $1, Bras $3, Blouses, tops, singlets $3, dresses $5, Men’s suits $10. Most of the children’s clothes $2 except dresses are $3 and PJ’s $4. So just look at the end of the racks when making your selection.

DESIGNER LABELS

These items will still be priced and tagged individually, PLEASE do not remove the tags as the cashier does know the designer labels, if she finds one without a tag, it may end up being priced higher than it originally was. So PLEASE do the right thing and pay the correct amount, remember we are a charity and all funds are used for the benefit of the island residents. We have only been using this system for a few weeks and already some customers have done the incorrect thing.

We pride ourselves in being very reasonably priced, some interstate and traveling Queensland visitors have often commented on the fact that we are cheaper than many other shops they have visited. We have always been a shop of many bargains and we hope to continue to be priced within the range of everyone, so please pay the correct amount for all your purchases and help us to help the island.

FRIDAY 10TH AUGUST IS PYJAMA DAY AT BUSY FINGERS

Please keep in mind our PJ Day for Asthma Queensland – Our staff and volunteers have registered for the fundraiser and they are going to come to work in their PJ’s and we hope our customers will help them raise much needed funds for asthma research. There is a collection tin on the counter and there will also be a $2 sausage sizzle available so please come and join in the fun. 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 busyfingers1@ bigpond.com if you wish to have a presentation or if you wish to apply for a grant of assistance.

DONATIONS GIVEN IN JULY C&K

Kindergarten Banksia Beach asked for the purchase and installation of a garden package including a veggie patch. Bribie District Little Athletes have been using equipment borrowed from the school and were in need of their own High Jump stands and also the large Flop Mat, these will now arrive shortly. Sergeant Samantha of the BI Police station asked for help in securing information bags for Road Safety Week this month. There will be a stand in the Woolworths shopping complex, the information is for pedestrian safety, a basic review of road rules and mobility scooter safety and any issues some of us mature aged drivers may have.

We also continued to support the VMR with fuel and the BI-Moreton Hospice for the Palliative Care unit at the Bribie Island Retirement village. We thank all our donators and also our customers for their 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.

SHOP GATES

We have been very lucky in securing the help of our volunteer Vikki, who lives very close to Busy Fingers and she has volunteered to open the gates on Sunday mornings from 9 am, the gates will be open for a few hours each Sunday. So if you are unable to drop off goods on Saturday morning or through the week, Vikki will be able to help you on Sunday morning. If our gate closing has caused you some inconvenience we do apologize but the theft of donations and the dumping of rubbish became too big a problem. We still have our free pick up service; just call 3408 1014 between 8 am and 3 pm to arrange a house call. As always we wish to thank our dear friend Richard, and his merry group at the Bribie Islander for allowing us to let you know what is happening in Cotterill Ave. Hope to see you in the shop soon. Sandra

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The Bribie Island Tennis Club – Anyone for a game?

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The Bribie Island Tennis Club – Anyone for a game?

Tags: Bribie Island. Tennis Club.

Within our island community, we are fortunate to have a wide variety of sporting associations which in turn means that those who wish to can participate in the sport of their choice and one of these sports is the ever popular game of tennis. The Bribie Island Tennis Club courts in Cosmos Park are a popular venue for many locals and club Vice-President/ Tournament Director Greg Beh told me recently that the club now has 144 members.

Featured Image(above): Proud Mixed Doubles winners Terry Keily and Peter Gehrman

‘The club was founded in 1989 and from rather humble beginnings has now grown to become a reasonably strong organisation,’ said Greg. ‘There are six courts and these are used every day of the week as well as by the juniors on Saturday. There is also coaching available each afternoon during the week,’ he explained. During July, the Bribie Tennis Club held it’s annual Club Championship tournament and in perfect weather, five divisions were keenly contested by fifty-two players.

Greg pointed out that the numbers for the tournament were up compared to the previous year and this was very encouraging. He said that some of the players played in three divisions and this meant that they had to play up to eight sets in one day with each match being the best of three sets with the third set (if required) played as a first to seven points tie-breaker.

The winners on the day were presented with a shield that will have their name engraved on it and further awards will be given out at the club’s Christmas party. In the Men’s Singles division, Brendon Clifford took out the award after defeating Greg Ohlson and Robyn Musgrove played a very strong match against Rhiannon Linsen-Perez to win the Ladies Singles title.

Brendon Clifton and Greg Beh were runners-up to Bill Quigley and Peter Marshall in the Men’s Doubles and Heather Van Peperzeel teamed with Terry Keily to win the Ladies Doubles match against Mirella Parsons and Lyn Thistleton. The Mixed Doubles Championship was decided when Terry Keily and Peter Gehrman defeated Lyn Thistleton and Bill Quigley.

Anyone who would like information about the Bribie Island Tennis Club should log-on to the club’s website www.bribieislandtennisclub.com.au for all the necessary details. The club will hold it’s Annual General Meeting at the clubhouse on August 16 and members are asked to consider joining the committee. The meeting will commence at 7 pm and refreshments will be available from 6.30 pm.

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Art prize – Talent on display

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Art prize – Talent on display

Tags: Artists. Artwork. Art. Bribie Island. Queensland. Brisbane

Photo Credit: Art Prize Photos by Kathrin Dierich

Within both the local and distant art community, the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre has become incredibly well known for it’s continuous schedule of outstanding exhibitions and, following the official opening which was attended by what was estimated to be more than two hundred art enthusiasts, the gallery’s premier exhibition for 2018 is now on display. The Mathew Flinders Art Prize, now in its twentieth year, always attracts entries by some of the most talented artists from near and far and this year, the gallery walls are taken up with a record-breaking 277 works of art encompassing several mediums.

Featured image(above): Karl De Waal (L) Craig Rohse, Jennifere Thompson, Wyn Vogel and Dennis Foreshaw showing off their awards

On the evening of July 27 and in wonderfully mild conditions for the time of year, those who attended the opening enjoyed drinks and an array of finger food on their arrival and then waited in anticipation to hear the names of the successful artists. Venue Manager Julie Thompson began the proceedings by welcoming all who were there and then paying tribute to the judges, the artists and the many volunteers at the centre who had helped to make the evening possible.

 

Craig Rohse discussing his Three Wise Veterans with an admirer

Following a few words from judges Wyn Vogel and Karl De Waal, LNP Member for Pumicestone Simone Wilson declared the 2018 Mathew Flinders Art Prize officially open and in doing so, she pointed out that we are fortunate to have such a vibrant art society and she acknowledged the fantastic job that is done by Julie in making art a feature of our community.

At this point, the judges began announcing their decisions. First to be revealed were the names of the four artists whose work had been judged worthy of a commendation and these were Dylan Jones for his work “Seen Better Days,” Jan Singleton for “John West Rejects,” Kym Barrett for “Down to Earth” and Jennifere Thompson for “Bird in Vines.” Next to be recognised were the two winners of the Highly Commended prizes, Dennis Forshaw for “Early Spring” and Graeme Spencer for his acrylic and mixed media work “Pink Formica and Vegemite.”

 

Artists. Artwork. Art. Bribie Island. Queensland. Brisbane

Sean from Bongaree Dental (R) presernted Craig with his prize

As the time arrived for the announcement of the first and second prize winners. A hush fell over the crowd before judge Wyn Vogel told everyone that Jennifer Pullman’s impressive “Canefields Innisfail” had won the second place prize and Karl De Waal congratulated first place winner Craig Rohse on his rather poignant “Three Wise Veterans.” Guests then proceeded into the gallery and slowly made their way around the walls, admiring the sheer talent on display.

 

Artists. Artwork. Art. Bribie Island. Queensland. Brisbane

A throng of art enthusiasts filled the gallery following the presentations

As a regular visitor to the Art Centre and in turn, the gallery within, it would be remiss of me not to make the observation that I have never seen the walls so full of inspiring art or have I seen so many people in the Mathew Flinders Gallery at the one time. As I inspected the art on display, I was moved by the obvious inspiration that resulted in the creation of the various pieces and included in these were Kathrin Dierich’s haunting “Both Sides Now and the colourful acrylic and ink works by Terri Vidler who is at the moment preparing for her combined exhibition with Karen Collins at the Treasury Hotel in Brisbane which she tells me begins on August 4 and finishes three days prior to the month’s end.

 

Artists. Artwork. Art. Bribie Island. Queensland. Brisbane

Judge Karl De Waal remarked that the decisions were not easy

The Mathew Flinders Art Prize exhibition is on display until August 17 and, after having the absolute pleasure of attending the opening and viewing the astounding entries, I can only recommend that anyone who appreciates art takes the time to pay a visit to the Bribie Island Community Art Centre on Sunderland Drive for a wander through the gallery. Next up in the Mathew Flinders Gallery is the Next Generation Art Prize which will feature works by our younger artists. For details, contact the on 3408 9288.

Artists. Artwork. Art. Bribie Island. Queensland. Brisbane

Terri Vidler with two of her paintings for the Treasury Hotel exhibition. – Photo submitted.

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The Bribie Islander Aug 2018 Issue 49

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The Bribie Islander Aug 2018 Issue 49

Tags: Bribie Island Local Newspaper. Blog. Queensland Tourist Destination.

Get all your local news from your local newspaper – The Bribie Islander. Articles on sports, boating, camping, fishing, life, drama, travel destinations, what to see on Bribie Island and what to do, charities, organisations, places, children’s activities, arts and crafts, tourist destinations, heritage parks, technology, science, music, gardening and much more.

Bribie Island, one of Queensland most desired travel destinations.

 

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH – KATHRIN DIERICH

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH – KATHRIN DIERICH

Tags: Artists. Artwork. Art. Bribie Island. Queensland

A regular feature at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre, is the nominated “Artist of the Month” and from this issue on, The Mini Bribie Islander will profile that artist and their work. The July Artist of the Month is “The Glance Photography” founder and talented artist, Kathrin Dierich who, along with her busy life as a professional photographer, is also a volunteer at the Art Centre.

Featured Image(above): Kathrin gave a talk about her work to art enthusiasts

As Artist of the Month, Kathrin was required to present a talk about herself and her work at a gathering of art enthusiasts at the centre. Beginning her presentation by explaining how her talent as a photographer was fostered, Kathrin told her audience that she has always enjoyed art from a young age. ‘I studied photography at the Freie Universitat in Berlin because I had been advised not to become a starving artist,’ said Kathrin. ‘Because photography is just a different form of art, I chose that as my career,’ she said.

Kathrin went on to talk about the comparisons associated with digital photography as opposed to using rolls of film and having to develop them. She explained that her first job was as a fine art photographer and how the work was required to be very accurate. ‘At times, I would go through the developing and printing process, only to find that the result was just slightly incorrect,’ Kathrin remarked. ‘With digital, that is never an issue,’ she pointed out. Before providing information about the examples of her work that hung on the wall behind her, Kathrin, who moved to Bribie Island fifteen years ago, said that she never uses photoshop and does very little editing on her work as she believes that there is meaning in every object.

Flowering in the Haze – One tree was still flowering

Indicative of her love of the island and of nature, most of Kathrin’s photography is done in the local area and captures the raw beauty of what the island has to offer. Talking about her affinity with the world around her, Kathrin told those present that when she goes into an area surrounded by nature, she relies on her surroundings to rid her of the troubles that she took with her. ‘I feel safe there,’ she said. She went on to describe her work, “Flowering in the haze” was named. ‘I was in an area which had been the scene of a bushfire and there was this one tree that caught my attention.

There among the smoke from the fire, that tree was still flowering and it just looked so amazing,’ she said. Kathrin has produced many beautiful works as a photographer and has often received recognition for her talent with her photograph “Dragon Dancer” not only winning first prize in the 2017 Somerset Bendigo Photography Awards but also receiving a commendation in last year’s Mathew Flinders Art Prize and named as a finalist in 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize.

Winning entry in the Faber Castell Urban Sketching Competition

Although she works as a photographer and as such creates many of her best works through this medium, Kathrin has also demonstrated her talent in other areas and she was recently announced as the winner of the Faber- Castell Urban Sketching Competition with a work that she created while sick in bed. ‘I decided to enter the competition at the last minute and only because it was my mother’s birthday,’ said Kathrin. ‘This was my first attempt at this form of art for a long time due to being busy with work and as a mother and I was totally surprised when I was chosen as the winner. I won $1,000 worth of Faber-Castell art supplies and my entry was displayed in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

The Glance Photography, Kathrin Dierich, Dragon Dancer

I had to fly to Sydney to receive my prize and my son came down with me. This all happened as he was moving to Brisbane and, as I will now have more time to myself, I intend to pursue that form of art more,’ she added. July Artist of the Month, Kathrin Dierich has had her works published in magazines, newspapers, and books and they are held in both overseas and Australian private collections. Examples of her talented photography will remain in the Community Art Centre until the end of July so I would highly recommend taking the time for a visit to the centre for a look at these beautiful photographs.

Kathrin’s “The Glance Photography” business is highly regarded by her ever increasing number of clients and for more information, Kathrin can be contacted on 0416 463 530 or by her Facebook page, The Glance Photography.

NEXT MONTH

Debra Mieth’s work – Give Thanks

The Bribie Island Community Art Centre Artist of the Month for August will be artist and Mona Dearlove Upcycled founder, Debra Mieth. Debra has used her “several circumnavigations of the Globe” as inspiration for both her art and her creativity in upcycling. She will be displaying her work at the Art Centre during August and will be presenting her artist’s talk on Friday 10th August.

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LAUGH RIOT – Funny jokes

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LAUGH RIOT – Funny jokes

A bloke walks out to the street and catches a taxi just going by. As he gets into the taxi, the Cabbie says, “Perfect timing! You’re just like Frank.” Passenger: “Who?” Cabbie: “Frank Feldman… He’s a guy who did everything right all the time. Like my coming along when you needed a cab, things happened like that to Frank Feldman every single time.” Passenger: “There are always a few clouds over everybody.” Cabbie: “Not Frank Feldman. He was a terrific athlete. He could have won the Grand-Slam at tennis.

He could golf with the pros. He sang like an opera baritone and danced like a Broadway star and you should have heard him play the piano. He was an amazing guy.” Passenger: “Sounds like he was something really special.” Cabbie: “Wait…there’s more! He had a memory like a computer. He remembered everybody’s birthday. He knew all about wine, which foods to order and which utensil to eat them with. He could fix anything. Not like me. I change a fuse, and the whole street blacks out. But Frank Feldman, could do everything right.” Passenger: ‘Wow, some guy then!’ Cabbie: “He always knew the quickest way to go in traffic and avoid traffic jams.

Not like me, I always seem to get stuck in them. But Frank, he never made a mistake, and he really knew how to treat a woman and make her feel good. He would never answer her back even if she was in the wrong; and his clothes were always immaculate, shoes highly polished too. He was the perfect man! He never made a mistake. No one could ever measure up to Frank Feldman!” Passenger: “An amazing fellow. How did you meet him?” Cabbie: ‘Well… I never actually met Frank. He died and I married his wife.”

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Funny pet pics and photos

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WAR HOSPITAL MYSTERY SOLVED?

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WAR HOSPITAL MYSTERY SOLVED?

Tags: War. Military secrets.  WW2. History. Bribie Island. Queensland.

Are there still some military “secrets” about Bribie Island in World War 2 to be discovered? Most people know that military structures and defence installations were constructed on both the north and south of the island during WW2, as a key strategic defences for Brisbane and Australia. In the darkest days of the War, it seemed to be “When” rather than “If” Japan invades Australia. Bribie Island was considered to be the strategic location and was at the Eastern end of an imaginary line drawn across Australia, known as the “The Brisbane Line” which may have become the northern limit of defence.

When the Hospital Ship “Centaur” was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sank on the night of 14 May in 1943, off Moreton Island with the loss of 268 lives, there was only one recorded sighting of it. This was by a soldier on the lookout at 4:15 am in the morning at Fort Skirmish on the south of Bribie Island. There is still debate about many aspects of this sinking. The existence of an underground hospital at Fort Bribie on the north of the island is also a hotly debated topic.

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Sketch of the underground hospital, based on Clarrie Espin’s descriptions, drawn by a journalist from “Caloundra Observer” 24 April 1994

Several military historians have researched and written books on this subject over many years. One of these is John Groves of Caloundra who has written books titled “Fort Bribie” and “Digging deeper into North Bribie Island during World War 2” over the last 20 years. John Groves interviewed many servicemen stationed at Fort Bribie during the War, and some had specific memories of an underground hospital. There seems to be a fair amount of agreement that a Hospital was built, although no Hospital is marked on any Map or any mention in military records.

Despite extensive investigation of all Fort Bribie structures over the years, no remains of any possible Hospital have ever been found, and the existence of such a structure has been questioned. John Groves documented the memories of various soldiers who spent time at Fort Bribie in 1942/3 and their recollections include; “Building a 24-bed underground E-shaped Hospital with two entrances”. “A building dug into a sand hill with a sandbag wall hiding the entrance”.

“Made of tea tree logs cut from the bush with sandbags for roof and walls” “Built-in 1942 but never used for the intended purpose and later abandoned”. “Waking up the Doctor who was frequently drunk in an underground room” It seems that if there was an underground Hospital it was a well-kept secret and even the soldiers who served there knew nothing much about it.

They were expected to carry out their tasks and were not allowed to wander around in classified areas. In July 1943 records show the first Doctor was posted to Fort Bribie. He was Dr. Noel Ure, a 28-year-old militia captain who recalls a large underground room with steps leading down to an area with 15 stretcher beds set up. However, he also confirmed that any sick personnel was always sent to the hospital in nearby Caloundra and that the purpose of an underground hospital was for Emergency use only, in case of enemy invasion.

As this never occurred it is probable that the building was not used at all. Other soldiers remembered a 24-bed underground hospital which was called a C.C.S.- Casualty Clearing Station. In 1994 Clarrie Espin, a Corporal in the 62nd Infantry Battalion based at Fort Bribie in 1942, was interviewed by a journalist from “Caloundra Observer” newspaper. They made a rough sketch of what he believed to be an underground Hospital from his memory of 52 years ago.

That sketch is reproduced here from John Groves book. If a buried hospital structure had been made of tea tree logs, the white ants would have destroyed it many years ago. If it had been made of concrete some remains would surely have been found of it by now. As no documentation or costing details of such a building have come to light thus far, or any mention on military maps and documents, it is not surprising that there has been much speculation about any such underground hospital.

An article was published in the RSL Beacon newspaper some years ago refuting its existence. NEW EVIDENCE DISCOVERED John Groves has recently gained access to “War Diaries” from Fort Bribie at the time and believes he may have solved the riddle of the underground hospital. While there is still much sensitive information related to War activities on Bribie that has been reclassified for a further 50 years, he has found references to a building that may have been the “Hospital” It seems that an E-shaped timber structure was built and covered in sandbags for the specific purpose of interrogating Japanese Prisoners of War.

Based on descriptions in the Diaries, and reference to equipment to be provided, John has identified the original location of the structure but has been unable to find any tangible evidence of its existence. John contacted me this week to share this exciting news and has written a new book explaining how his determination may have finally solved the mystery.

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BRIBIE SIMPLY HEALTHY – Gumbi Gold Aboriginal Native Medicine.

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BRIBIE SIMPLY HEALTHY – Gumbi Gold Aboriginal Native Medicine.

Gumbi Gold is a liquid extract from Australian native Gumbi Gumbi tree. Gumbi Gold is one of the popular products from Bribie Simply Healthy. This product is one of the magic potions alongside Liposomal Vitamin C. Gumbi Gumbi has many health benefits as it contains powerful saponins and antioxidant, tannins, flavonoids and many other medicinal properties that work to boost the immune system, lower cholesterol, help with cancer, cardiovascular disease, and strokes.

Many cancer patients take Gumbi Gumbi for curing and preventing cancer, there are many trials to support this claim including people who are coming to the shop. Gumbi Gumbi is known for high antioxidant, antiallergic, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory. The most pain is due to inflammation and this product has a powerful anti-inflammatory property, which is great for arthritis and joint pain. It has a strong antibacterial property that kills bacteria and candida fungi. It also relieves itching; it helps to regulate blood pressure.

It also increases blood circulation thus helps vascular problems of the legs, and other diseases. It has been used to treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with great success. It has been shown to help with eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and other skin diseases including acne and promotes skin repair. It has also proven to be very effective in the treatment of emphysema or any lung diseases because it targets the inflammation causing the problem. It also works well for those who have an auto-immune disease and related problems because it is continuously cleaning the blood and kills harmful viruses and bacteria in our system.

It also helps those suffering from Meniere’s Disease which causes balance problems, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing problems. Because Gumbi Gumbi is very healing to all tissues, it can help with diverticulosis, IBS, cramps, and other GI diseases. Gumbi Gold is bio-fermented, a process where the Gumbi is enhanced by micro-organisms. The benefits are that it is easily digested, therefore your body absorbs up to 30 times more than normal capsules or powder.

It also contains pro-biotic which support good digestive health. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Therapy– Release Phobia. About two weeks ago a well-presented woman in her early fifty, came to the shop looking for a calming aid. She is terrified flying but her family is going on a holiday overseas and the flight is booked. She was continuously worried about this family trip. I told her I could help her to release her fear and she came for the session. Not only did she have a fear of flying she was also terrified to go on any rides like a roller coaster. Funnily, she wasn’t like that when she was younger.

She started having this problem about twenty years ago. By asking a few questions I could link her phobia to a terrifying incident that she witnessed. Two teenage cyclists were killed in the front of her eyes by a car. The kids were not wearing their helmets. Whenever she feels that she is exposed to a vulnerable situation her fear kicks in and causes her panic. I refer to this kind of trauma as an emotional virus, once a virus is injected to our mind, this will cause problems again and again until the virus is removed.

I released her traumas using Emotion Code and EFT. She is no longer suffering anxiety attacks about going on a plane. Please come and see Heenam Kim at Bribie Simply Healthy to release your trauma and visit our Facebook, you can see interesting video testimonials.

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Meet the volunteers -Angela Smith

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Meet the volunteers -Angela Smith

‘I have volunteered at a number of places over the years and the Neighbourhood Centre is the friendliest one that I have ever been involved with.’ That was Angela Smith’s reply when I asked her about her time as a volunteer at the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre. Angela told me that she became a volunteer after reading an article in The Mini Bribie Islander which mentioned the need for more volunteers. ‘When I went there for the first time, it just felt so right,’ she said.

Angela volunteers at the centre each Thursday, spending the morning in the bargain shop and working in the reception area during the afternoon. She said that everybody is so welcoming and the other volunteers are so helpful, always checking to see if she needs a hand with anything. ‘As well as enjoying my time at the Neighbourhood Centre, I am able to be involved with helping those who come there,’ Angela explained.

Before moving to Bribie Island at the beginning of 2017, Angela lived in Melbourne and she had often visited her friend who lives here so she knew how beautiful the area was. She has previously been employed in an administrative role as well as in aged care and is the holder of a Diploma in Community Services which I’m sure would be of great value to her in her volunteering role. When she is not at the Neighbourhood Centre, much of Angela’s time is spent on her hobby of photography. ‘I have always liked taking photos but until I bought a DSLR a few years ago I only had a little camera,’ said Angela.

‘I am a member of the photography club and I mainly take photos of landscapes but I have recently become a grandmother so now I have a new subject,’ she added. Having had the opportunity to talk with her, I am confident that with the new volunteers such as Angela Smith helping out at the centre and the dedicated work of the other team members, those who come there for support will always be made to feel welcome and will be given as much assistance as can be made available to them.

The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre offers an extremely range of services and these include personal and family counselling, debt relief counselling, emergency relief and addiction counselling as well as access to Centrelink, a legal service, help with tax returns, fresh food on the Tuesday morning Neighbourhood Harvest program and there is also a bargain shop which has many quality pre-loved items at low prices.

The centre is also the venue for a variety of courses which are held throughout the year. Anyone who would like to find out more about what the Neighbourhood has to offer or perhaps would like to enquire about becoming a volunteer should either phone 3408 8440 or call into 9 Verdoni Street in Bellara for a chat. The centre is open each weekday except Friday from 9 am until 3 pm.

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Royal Australian Navy helicopter squadron has been awarded

David Sweedman
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Royal Australian Navy helicopter squadron has been awarded

Tags: War. History. Vietnam. Military. Helicopter squadron.

I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW

THEY LEFT THEIR EGOS AT THE DOOR

Following extensive requests for consideration by a tribunal, a Royal Australian Navy helicopter squadron has been awarded a Unit Commendation for their four-year deployment in Vietnam from October 1967 until June 1971. When the unit which was formed in July 1967 and designated as the Helicopter Flight Vietnam (HFV) arrived in Vietnam, it was integrated with the United States Army’s 135th Assault Helicopter Squadron (AHC) and the combination became officially an “Experimental Military Unit” (EMU).

Featured Image(above): The HFV inserted and extracted troops in hazardous
battle conditions

This rather unusual pairing of two vastly different units had many wondering if it would work considering the vastly different training and operational skills that were thrown together. In the first year, the ranks of the HFV personnel were superior to the normal AHC command and, although the commanding officer of the EMU ended up being a Lieutenant Colonel, many of the navy personnel still outranked the members of the 135th and were also more highly qualified in most areas.

Despite any misgivings that were voiced, the combination certainly did work and this can be attributed to all involved wanting it to work and working hard to achieve recognition as one of the best units in Vietnam. The motto of the unit was “Get the Bloody Job Done” and when asked why the EMU was so special, a spokesperson said, “We left our egos at the door.” He went on to comment that the unit’s success could be attributed to the leadership that they had and also mentioned that others could always identify them by the way that they flew in a tight formation.

War. History. Vietnam. Military. Helicopter squadron.

The AHC and the HFV spent more than forty-two months together and during that time was stationed at four different bases. Like other units, they were asked to achieve the impossible every day and they went out, were shot at and lost crews but always got the job done. Over the time that the HFV were deployed in Vietnam, five members of the unit died and twenty-two more were wounded in action. While exposed to hostile fire and at a high degree of personal risk, HFV aircrews flew fifty per cent more operational hours per month than any other Australian aircrew in a comparative role.

War. History. Vietnam. Military. Helicopter squadron.

A fitting monument

They were constantly called on to carry out troop insertions and extractions from battle zones and this included executing that role in the battles at Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral. I recently had the opportunity to chat with RAN Lieutenant Commander (Ret) Ray Godfrey who was attached to the HFV for twelve months and was one of the pilots involved in that battle. Ray joined the navy in 1960 and as well as his time in Vietnam, he flew tracker aircraft from the HMAS Melbourne and for a time was the Commanding Officer of 816 Squadron.

Earlier in 2018, the army and air force units that were involved in the Coral and Balmoral affair were awarded a Unit Citation for Gallantry and in part due to a submission by Lieutenant Colonel Fred Dunaway who was the commanding officer of 135 AHC in 1971, on June 1st, the equivalent award was issued to the RANHFV. Dunaway’s submission stated that “The RANHFV carried out tasks and tasks which bore no relationship to those of any other navy air squadron.

Its personnel were fully integrated into a unit from another country and they were required to perform tasks for which they had limited specific training and at levels that were well above their rank and experience. In continually hazardous combat conditions, they filled critical leadership, training and support roles, providing knowledge and dedication in the performance of their duties. They provided the stable core of the 135 AHC and infused maturity and professionalism, as well as dedication to duty and desperately needed leadership in many vital areas of the command structure.”

War. History. Vietnam. Military. Helicopter squadron.

The result of this and other submissions was a recommendation by the Awards Tribunal which stated that “the Tribunal was of the view that, whilst the award of the Unit Citation for Gallantry to the HFV is appropriate recognition for those Australian sailors who were posted to the 135th AHC, the collective gallantry displayed by the entire assault helicopter company should also be acknowledged.” The tribunal, therefore, made the recommendation that the Australian Government considers offering the UCG to the United States Army’s 135th AHC in recognition of the extraordinary gallantry of the unit.

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The Bribie Island District Neighbourhood Center Volunteers

David Sweedman
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The Bribie Island District Neighbourhood Center Volunteers

Meet the Volunteers

‘I have volunteered at a number of places over the years and the Neighbourhood Centre is the friendliest one that I have ever been involved with.’ That was Angela Smith’s reply when I asked her about her time as a volunteer at the Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre. Angela told me that she became a volunteer after reading an article in The Mini Bribie Islander which mentioned the need for more volunteers. ‘When I went there for the first time, it just felt so right,’ she said.

Angela volunteers at the centre each Thursday, spending the morning in the bargain shop and working in the reception area during the afternoon. She said that everybody is so welcoming and the other volunteers are so helpful, always checking to see if she needs a hand with anything. ‘As well as enjoying my time at the Neighbourhood Centre, I am able to be involved with helping those who come there,’ Angela explained.

Before moving to Bribie Island at the beginning of 2017, Angela lived in Melbourne and she had often visited her friend who lives here so she knew how beautiful the area was. She has previously been employed in an administrative role as well as in aged care and is the holder of a Diploma in Community Services which I’m sure would be of great value to her in her volunteering role. When she is not at the Neighbourhood Centre, much of Angela’s time is spent on her hobby of photography. ‘I have always liked taking photos but until I bought a DSLR a few years ago I only had a little camera,’ said Angela.

‘I am a member of the photography club and I mainly take photos of landscapes but I have recently become a grandmother so now I have a new subject,’ she added. Having had the opportunity to talk with her, I am confident that with the new volunteers such as Angela Smith helping out at the centre and the dedicated work of the other team members, those who come there for support will always be made to feel welcome and will be given as much assistance as can be made available to them.

The Bribie Island and District Neighbourhood Centre offers an extremely range of services and these include personal and family counselling, debt relief counselling, emergency relief and addiction counselling as well as access to Centrelink, a legal service, help with tax returns, fresh food on the Tuesday morning Neighbourhood Harvest program and there is also a bargain shop which has many quality pre-loved items at low prices. The centre is also the venue for a variety of courses which are held throughout the year.

Anyone who would like to find out more about what the Neighbourhood has to offer or perhaps would like to enquire about becoming a volunteer should either phone 3408 8440 or call into 9 Verdoni Street in Bellara for a chat. The centre is open each weekday except Friday from 9 am until 3 pm.

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