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An Artists Story…

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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An Artists Story…

AFTER ADMIRING LITTLE BEACH SHACKS THAT WERE BUILT BUT OFTEN DISAPPEARED WITH THE NEXT TIDE ALONG RED BEACH FOR YEARS, AROUND EASTER 2018 I FOUND MYSELF STUNNED LOOKING AT A MASSIVE STRUCTURE THAT SEEMED TO HAVE POPPED UP OVER NIGHT. I CURIOUSLY INSPECTED THE MASSIVE BUILDING, THAT A FEW DAYS LATER BORE A NAMETAG INTRODUCING IT AS THE ‘R. CRUSOE HUT’.

I am an artist, so the beauty of this wild thing built from driftwood touched my heart. Around that time I was working on a project called ‘Homing’ – a quest for what we use to make and define a place we call home. Robinson Crusoe, washed up on an island, a stranger to the place, had to do just that. So my curiosity was sparked.

I felt like whoever had assembled the Crusoe deserved a thank you – so I posted on the community pages that I’d offer the builder(s) a free photo shoot.

And that’s how one day Trev and I met. At his second shack, the Jeffrey, out on Woody Bay, that had just gone up in June 2018. And that was pretty much the starting point of us working together. Not long after our initial meeting our first joint artwork “Uncertainty Of Dreams. Childhood1’ featuring the Jeffrey Shack, became a finalist in the Devonport Tidal 18 Art Prize.

Encouragement and support is sometimes crucial when working on art projects that never have a certain outcome and are often demanding on your own resources.

I chased Trev to an interview with the ABC he nearly avoided, and he helped me transporting my massive 55 piece Solo exhibition to a Regional Gallery in Munduberra, 5 hours north from here. Most of the images in “I TOLD YOU SO” are from around the Moreton Bay Region. It was the summary of 5 years of my solitary walks through nature. Walks that we from now on often took together.

‘I TOLD YOU SO’, conversations with nature, was last shown at The Caboolture Hub in December 2019

I had organised a group exhibition at the Bribie Island Community Art Centre in May 2019, initially under the title of ‘3 Artists: On Being There’ long before meeting Trevor. Last minute Trevor became the 4th artist to join in, and his wood and wire works fitted in as if they had been part of the original plan.

‘4 Artists: On Being There’ was so well received that it encouraged us to start working on new projects together.

Creating art has always been a solidary process for both of us. Trev doesn’t like being watched when he is out building the huts, so his works popped up a bit like Banky’s works in the streets, only at the beach.

In late 2019 another shack was added. ‘Gulliver’s Gate’ is located at Ball Point.

There’s always more to art than what meets the eye, for both of us it is a lot about processing life events. I was processing some challenging times with ‘I TOLD YOU SO’. The statements of ‘I TOLD YOU SO’ which explained the thought process behind the images received so much attention that they will now come out as a book.

Trevor grew up in Zimbabwe in the turmoils of war. ‘Gulliver’s Gate’ became the title of a book we are currently working on about mental health.

The Jeffrey was recently again subject of a work that made it into another prestigious art prize, the Lethbridge 20,000 2020.

(Whilst we didn’t win, it did get sold). Trev’s shacks are intricate structures that are built to last and now have become a bit of a landmark on Bribie. He only uses onsite materials, often carries logs over distance so that they would interlock and sit stable

The Jeffrey was built into the tideline, and so was the Crusoe.

Jeffrey recently had his second birthday and is still standing strong, whilst the Crusoe finally succumbed to the elements shortly after his second birthday

Trev was pretty sad seeing the Crusoe go. I consoled him by pointing out the fact that Crusoe would have been something like 94 in shack years. He had a good long life and made many people happy. And looking around Red Beach: Crusoe has grandchildren and greatgrand children. Lots of little shacks that are being built there now by families and their kids.

We are currently starting a little business in honour of Crusoe. ‘Crusoe Goods’ will offer a range of items that we make from natural and recycled materials, from small gifts to furniture and homewares, and we are planning to run a number of workshops in the near future.

(For anyone interested – there is a FB Page as a first stop to get in touch with ‘Crusoe Goods’. Things will hopefully grow from there).

Quiet Heroes

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Quiet Heroes

Many celebrations this year have been postponed because of COVID19. One is the official opening of the Joondoburri Walk. It is located behind the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten, 34 Cotterill Avenue, Bongaree.

The wonderful Narelle Dawson, Director of the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten is hoping it can take place in September (the original date was 21st March). The beautiful signage is in place and the walk has been visited by many already. Narelle Dawson is an educator with vision.

Narelle saw the need to connect with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. Together with Ron Powell, a Bribie Island traditional elder, they researched edible plants and food sources, plants for medicinal purposes, trees and seasons and how they connect to other animal food sources.

At a time when we are losing so much of our significant forest areas to development, how important it is to celebrate the long hard process (since 2016) that Narelle and her team have put in to secure this area for teaching and learning. This has not been an easy process.

Narelle and her team lobbied State and Local Government because it is State land with local Government as custodians. They conferred with Moreton Bay Regional Council legal departments over Traditional Owner Rights. They met with Traditional Owners representative, Leisha Krause and gained the complete support and endorsement for the Project from the Joondoburri people. Botanical and environmental experts were consulted, grants secured. Narelle brought together lots of people from numerous places to envisage this project. Many have already noticed the main sign that highlights a map and the trees and plants that have an Aboriginal food source or other use.

Pop by and have a wander along the Joondoburri walk, you will learn how local Joondoburri people used the bush and were mindful to look after the natural trees and plants to ensure there was a plentiful supply for future generations. Trees were treated like people – we have much to learn.

Thankyou Narelle Dawson, Ron Powell and to the kindergarten staff, also to the parents and other community members that supported this inspirational project.

Rediscover Bribie’s History with New Heritage Signs

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Rediscover Bribie’s History with New Heritage Signs

Aset of four new updated and refreshed heritage signs will now catch the eye and imagination of those visiting the Bongaree foreshore to learn more about Bribie Island’s local history. Moreton Bay Region Mayor Peter Flannery said the new signs would bring history back to life.

“We’ve worked closely with the Bribie Island Historical Society to update and refresh the original signs installed back in 2004,” he said.

“The design has been updated to reflect the seaside location and the stories re-animated with new images and insights. “Over the years, the signs had faded and begun to tear, so it was time to update the content and design to make them easy and enjoyable to read.

“These signs form part of the heritage trail along the Bongaree foreshore, where you can do a self-guided walk starting and finishing at the jetty

“Making Bribie Island a great day trip that’s both educational and a great time at the beach.”

Division 1 Councillor Brooke Savige said it was time to update the original signs after weathering 16 years on the Bongaree foreshore.
“Locals and visitors to Bribie Island can now enjoy the surf, sand, and sun while learning more about the island’s rich history,” she said.

“It’s important we continue to share our community heritage and the stories of those who lived, worked, and shaped the island over time.

“I’d like to thank everyone involved in creating these wonderful signs, and I look forward to seeing them stand for another 16 years and beyond!”

Bribie Island Historical Society Founding Member Graham Mills said it was a great collaboration with Council.

“After several meetings, it was a joy to find out that these signs were now installed,” he said. “I’ve been coming to Bribie Island since I was a kid; it was lovely then, and it’s still lovely now!

“You’ve only got to look at the number of people visiting the island all year round to see that.”

Local historian Barry Clark worked closely on the creation of the ’50 Years on Bribie’ sign.

“What I thought would be a two-week job ended up taking almost two years and interviewing 130 old-timers! They all had great stories, photos, and insights. There were 12 people then; today there are just three.”

“As a long-term Rotarian, and with Centenary of Rotary International celebrations for 2005, I decided to research how many people had lived continuously on Bribie Island for 50 years or more,” he said.

Potato & Leek Soup

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Potato & Leek Soup

INGREDIENTS
• 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil, plus extra for croutons and to serve
• 1 brown onion, halved, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 medium (about 700g) Desiree potatoes, or Pontiac potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes
• 2 leeks, pale section only, washed, dried, thinly sliced
• 1.25L (5 cups) vegetable liquid stock
• 125ml (1/2 cup) thickened cream
• 3 thick slices day-old white bread, crusts removed, cut into 2cm cubes
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

METHOD
• Step 1 – Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the onion softens. Add the potato and leek and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until leek softens.
• Step 2- Add the stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and gently boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until potato is soft. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
• Step 3 – Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200C or 180C fan-forced. Place bread in a roasting pan. Drizzle with remaining oil and toss until bread is evenly coated. Toast in preheated oven, shaking pan occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Remove croutons from oven and set aside.
• Step 4- Transfer one-third of the potato mixture to the jug of a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a clean saucepan. Repeat in 2 more batches with the remaining potato mixture. Alternatively, use a stick blender to blend in the saucepan.
• Step 5 – Place the soup over medium heat. Add the cream and stir to combine. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until hot. Taste and season with salt.
• Step 6 – Ladle the soup among serving bowls. Top with croutons, a drizzle of olive oil and serve immediately.

VMR Bribie Island

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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VMR Bribie Island

NEW MOORINGS IF LNP WIN
The LNP Candidate Fiona Gaske visited the base with the Shadow Minister for Police and Counter Terrorism Daniel Purdie on 30th June 2020. They had a good look around our amazing facilities including the vessels, they were most interested in what our squadron does and how we operate. Fiona later released the following statement:

“I’m pleased to announce with Dan Purdie MP – Member for Ninderry that if elected on October 31, the LNP will provide $30,000 for two new vessel moorings in our Pumicestone passage for the VMR and any other emergency services vessels to use in their operations. — at VMR Bribie Island”

BOAT RAMP PROMOTION
A Big Thank You to all those boaties who braved the cold wind Saturday morning 4th July 2020 to come and join up with Volunteer Marine Rescue Bribie Island at our Bellara Boat Ramp Promotion. We signed up 25 new members, gave out some helpful hints on boating safety and Marine Radio operation. We recovered some out of date flares, helped numerous returning boats moor up at the ramp jetty so they could go and get their vehicles. We even had a visit from Dan from the Brisbane Water Police and of course Safety Dave The Frenchie kept an eye on everyone.

SEARCH FOR MISSING KAYAKER
Fourteen water police and volunteer vessels searched the waters off Peel Island for the man who became separated from a group of three other vessels on Wednesday afternoon 8th July 2020.

Around 4pm the group of seven friends were kayaking from Peel Island back to North Stradbroke Island, having travelled the reverse direction earlier in the day. The worsening wind and current, increased the time for the journey and the group were separated around 5pm in the rain and failing light. One of the group contacted authorities and water police commenced a search at 5.20pm. Around 6.30pm, two kayaks with four people were located near Rainbow Passage. A third kayak with two people was located at 9pm near Amity Banks.

A single kayak was still outstanding with a 21-year- old Brisbane man, wearing a long sleeve shirt and red life jacket. He was in a blue “reflection” brand single seat kayak. Due to the weather, no air search has been conducted, however vessels continued to search through the night.

VMR Bribie was despatched at midnight to join the search for the missing Kayaker in Moreton Bay. After searching all night, the crew of Bribie 1 was relieved by a fresh crew transported from our base on our second vessel Bribie 2.

Unfortunately this story does not end well with the deceased kayaker found early in the morning. Our thoughts are with the Kayakers family and friends, and our thanks go to all the volunteers from VMR and Coastguard who joined the search through the night.

On the Road – Rarest Cars

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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On the Road – Rarest Cars


1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – $52 Million
The Ferrari 250 GTO was a race car produced between 1962 and 1964 for the FIA’s Group 3 Grand Touring Car category. The car was powered by a Tipo V12 engine. Only 39 of these cars were made: 33 with the 1962-63 bodywork (Series I), three with the 1964 bodywork (Series II), which was similar to the Ferrari 250 LM, and three “330 GTO” limited edition cars with larger engines. The GTO cost $18,000 at its onset in the United States, and buyers had to be personally approved by Enzo Ferrari and his dealer. In 2012, the 1962 GTO made for Stirling Moss set an all-time record-selling price of $38,115,000. In October 2013, collector Paul Pappalardo sold chassis number 5111GT to an anonymous buyer for a new record of $52 million. Enzo Ferrari once said he thought the Jaguar XKE was “the most beautiful car in the world.” And the 250 GTO kind of looks like one, so we wonder where he got the design idea for the car. It’s been nominated as the top sports car of all time by Sports Car International in 2004, and Motor Trend Classic placed it first on its list of “Greatest Ferraris of All Time.” Popular Mechanics named it the “Hottest Car of All Time.”


1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa – $39.8 Million
The Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, or TR, is a race car that was built during the 1950s and ‘60s. The car was introduced at the end of the 1957 racing season in preparation of Le Mans and the new regulation that limited sports cars to just 3-liter engines. The 250TR, as you can tell by reading other entries on this list, absolutely dominated the competition when it was racing.

The car has won 10 World Sportscar Championships, three 24 Hours of Le Mans (1958, 1960, 1961), and more. The Aston Martin DBR1 is the only car that came close to beating it (and it did, on four separate occasions).

Only 34 Ferrari Testa Rossas were ever built, all of them between 1956 and 1961. “Testa Rossa” meant “red head,” in reference to its paint job. The most famous of these, the 250TR, were all built between 1957 and 1958, with only two factory models and 19 customer models being produced. It’s considered the second-most valuable Ferrari in existence, with valuations upwards of $8 million. Though one car sold at a 2011 auction for $16.4 million, a record at the time. And in 2014, another one sold for $39.8 million—indeed putting it as the second-most valuable Ferrari of all time, right behind our #1 holder.


1956 Aston Martin DBR1 – $22.5 Million
The Aston Martin DBR1 was a race car built in 1956 and intended for the World Sportscar Championship. Its most famous victory on the track came at the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was Aston Martin’s only outright victory at the endurance race. It’s one of only three cars to win both the Le Mans 24 Hours and the World Sports Car Championship in the same year (the others were the Ferrari 375 Plus in 1954 and the Ferrari 250TR in 1958). It also won the Nurburgring, Le Mans, and Tourist Trophy all in 1959, matching the Ferrari 250TR’s record with its three consecutive wins in 1958. The DBR1 won six World Sportscar Championships in the ‘50s, which was a record and remained a record until surpassed by the Ferrari 250TR. The car was fixed with a racing version of the Lagonda straight- six engine, in order to comply with the 24 Hours of Le Mans regulations. It was a 2.5-liter engine that clocked 250 hp. In August 2017, a DBR1/1 was sold for $22,555,000, which is a world-record price for a British- made car. Bloomberg has called the DBR1 the “most important Aston Martin ever made.” Only five of these purpose-built cars were ever made, according to the Telegraph.


1970 Porsche 917 – $14 Million
The Porsche 917 is a sports car prototype that is famous for a few reasons. First, it gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1970 and 1971. Second, it was featured in the Steve McQueen film Le Mans. In 2017, the car driven by McQueen in the film sold at auction for $14 million, which was a record price for Porsche. The car was powered by a Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 liters, and was capable of reaching 0-62 mph in just 2.3 seconds, and with a test track top speed of 240 mph. This particular car was driven by Mike Hailwood and David Hobbs during the 1970 Le Mans race, when a rain downpour caused the 917 to crash so severely that it required extensive repairs and a renumbering of the chassis. It was then reissued as the 1972-73 Porsche 917 Interserie Spyder, was equipped with a 5.4-liter flat-12 cylinder, 630 hp engine, and sold at a 2010 auction in Monterey for $3.9 million. And while that $3.9 million is a respectable number, it still doesn’t come close to the amount Steve McQueen’s version went for—again, solely because of who owned it.


1998 McLaren F1 LM – $13.75 Million
The McLaren F1 LM is a track-oriented version of the infamous McLaren F1. The car was built to commemorate the five McLaren F1 GTRs that competed in the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans race and finished in first, third, fourth, fifth, and thirteenth place. The LM is based on the same F1 GTR, with the chassis from a standard F1. Only six of these cars were made, and five were sold. The sixth was retained by McLaren to use as the platform for developing the F1 chassis. The F1 LMs can all be identified by their Papaya orange paintjobs, a color chosen in tribute to Bruce McLaren, whose race color was the same. The car uses the same engine as the 1995 F1 GTR, but without the race-mandated restrictors. It’s a 6.1-liter V12 that produces 680 hp, tested 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds (due to a big wheelspin at the start of the test). It was once the holder for a few records, including the 0-100-0 mph, which it recorded in 11.5 seconds and over a distance of 828 feet. The car’s top speed is 225 mph, which is less than the standard F1 GTR due to added aerodynamic drag. One of these cars was auctioned off in 1998 for $13.75 million.

Busy Fingers

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Busy Fingers

OPEN AGAIN FINALLY, WE ARE BACK TO NORMAL OR AS NORMAL AS POSSIBLE, WE ARE OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY AGAIN AND HOPEFULLY IF ALL GOES WELL WE WILL REMAIN OPEN. WE ASK ALL OUR CUSTOMERS TO PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRACTISE SAFE DISTANCING AND USE OUR SANITIZER WHEN COMING INTO SHOP, SANITIZER IS SITUATED ON THE WALL TO THE RIGHT AS YOU COME THROUGH THE DOOR. IF THE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED WE WILL BE FORCED TO ASK YOU TO LEAVE, OR WE WILL BE FORCED TO CLOSE AGAIN.

We also need everyone to browse for the items they want but once you have chosen them please leave the shop ASAP to allow us to keep the numbers flowing. We would prefer not to make customers wait outside until some customers leave the shop, but at times this may be unavoidable. We ask everyone to be patient at all times.

NEW OPENING HOURS

We are now open for an extra 30 minutes a day during the week, so our new hours are 8.30 to 3.30 Monday to Friday and Saturdays will continue to be 8 to 12. We hope this is more convenient for our customers, especially the mothers picking up children from school; they will now be able to pop in for a quick look around.

MORE BASKETS

We have purchased some new shopping baskets for your convenience, please remember to leave the baskets in the shop once you have been to the counter, as we lost a lot when plastic bags were no longer available and customers took them to their car and forgot to bring them back.

DONATIONS GIVEN

Even though we have been closed for nearly two months we managed to grant a few requests this month. Besides the continuing support of the VMR Fuel, the BI Hospice Palliative Care suite, and the BI Global Care Food bank, we gave the following grants. The BI Tennis Club needed some new courtside benches to replace the unsafe umpire chairs, to assist their members many of whom are seniors. The Bongaree Bowls Club was in need of a new Plastic Card Printer for new and durable membership cards for the bowlers. Also the Indoor Bowls club needed help to re-open by ensuring hygiene and safety rules are followed with the installation of a dishwasher and some hygienic Hand Dryers for their amenities. We are also supporting our BI Police who are going to run a PCYC program on the island for victims of domestic violence. If anybody is interested or wish to find out more about the program on the island please contact the Caboolture PCYC 5495 7143.

We are pleased to support Bribie’s associations and sporting clubs as they give entertainment and companionship to our many residents, including seniors enhancing their quality of life. The last 3 months of self-isolation, lockdowns and closures have made life very limited for many islanders and often stressful, so we hope we can all get back to our everyday pleasures and meeting up with friends.

PICKUPS AND DELIVERIES

Due to the current situation, we have been forced to change the way we do pick-ups and deliveries. In future, our drivers will pick up items from the garage, front room with clear access or open hallway. With the deliveries we will drop off items out the front of the house or in carport or garage.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.

BARGAINS

Please continue to check the blackboard at the front door for any sales we have on at the moment, this board is updated daily.

As always we wish to thank The Bribie Islander family and all the tradesmen and businesses on the island that support us throughout the year. Hope to see you in the shop soon.

Sandra

Palaszczuk Government Lock in New Bus Route for Bribie Students

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Palaszczuk Government Lock in New Bus Route for Bribie Students

The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will introduce a new bus service for Bribie Island’s students.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the government had partnered with Bribie Island Coaches to introduce route 6573, effective July 13 to better service students attending Bribie Island State School and Bribie Island State High School.

Leaving at 2.45pm each afternoon, the 6573 service will run through Bongaree to Bribie Lakes and Bellara.

“Families told us they wanted more public transport for their children, and I’m glad we’ve been able to deliver this positive result,” Mr Bailey said.

“We’ve seen Bribie grow leaps and bounds, particularly around Bongaree, Bribie Lakes and Bellara, which is why we’ve partnered with Bribie coaches to secure a new route that takes into account the feedback of families on the island.

“Not only will this change advantaged current students but it will ensure a more attractive service in the future as the area continues to grow.

Mr Bailey said in addition to the new services, nine existing routes – 6532AM/ PM, 6533AM, 6534AM/PM, 6535AM/PM, 6556AM/PM, 6566PM, 6568PM, 6569PM and 6572PM — would also be modified to help balance capacity and improve service reliability for students.

“We will continue to work with Bribie Island Coaches and the community to continue to improve the region’s school bus network.”

For more information on school travel, visit the TransLink website or phone 13 12 30, anytime.

Titanic Disaster – one of the political and financial fallouts

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Titanic Disaster – one of the political and financial fallouts

Everyone would be familiar with the story of the wreck of this great ship and the stories of personal tragedy attached to the event, but as with all great disasters there were financial and political consequences. Indeed there are sure to be such results from the pandemic we are experiencing at present; winners and losers will emerge from this current event as well as all the human tragedies much the same as happened in 1912.

At that time Radio Telegraphy was in its early stages of development and introduction. Communication was via the dots and dashes of Morse code rather than by the now common voice transmission. Viewers of the movies depicting the wreck will also remember that some nearby ships that picked up the Titanic’s frantic signals were only ‘on air’ for limited hours each day so were deaf to signals outside those times, all of which contributed to the dreadful outcome

What wasn’t explained in the movie stories was that ships of the time didn’t own their own radio equipment or in fact hire their own radio operators. ‘Marconi men’ together with Marconi equipment were provided at cost from the Marconi Company. This organisation was founded by Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian born inventor who, dismissed by his native land, took his work to Britain where he achieved great success, culminating in the award of a Nobel Prize for Physics in 1909

At the British court of enquiry on the sinking a public statement was made by the Postmaster General that those who had been saved owed their lives to ‘Mr Marconi and his marvellous invention’. Strange to relate is that Marconi and his daughter Degna were offered free passage on the Titanic for the voyage but had taken the Lusitania instead because he preferred working with a public stenographer, whom he knew well, who worked on that other ship. Yet again another quirk of fate attached to the disaster.

One of the radio operators survived the Titanic sinking, Bride by name. Marconi personally met Bride when the Carpathia that had rescued him docked in New York. I have personally seen a copy of a signal sent to Bride by Marconi that said “Keep your mouth shut”. Bride did as he was told and spoke to no reporters or officials. He was indeed shipped back to Britain on the immediate first return sailing.

Marconi had realised the potential for business for his company from the disaster and wanted to control all the fallout from the news.

Prior to this very public sinking each ship owner decided whether or not to install radio communication equipment and Marconi men aboard their ships; plus they decided the number of hours per day these should operate. After the findings of the much publicised court of enquiry far more pressure from authorities was made to have sufficiently manned Marconi equipment installed in all ships.

Political manoeuvring and positioning took place to avoid blame for the sinking. New regulations and recommendations were proposed. A scandal looked to be brewing implicating the then British Chancellor of the Exchequer and later Prime Minister David Lloyd George. He was accused of having made a fortune from the increase in the share values of the Marconi Company. The company had benefitted from the new huge volume improvements in their business that had come about from the recommendations from parliament. Lloyd George had himself been involved in bringing in regulations concerned with radio communication aboard British registered ships. Remember at this time that 60% of the world’s merchant marine was British registered. As a result of the insinuations and innuendo in the press and elsewhere there was an insistence made that there be a question raised in parliament to which he should provide an answer to assuage the rumours. Being the wily politician he was he organised that one of his own men in the house posed the direct question to which he must provide answer. Lloyd George was asked, by the ‘plant’ the question “Did you make a profit on shares you bought in the Marconi Company” to which he replied, “I did not”. This answer effectively closed the matter. However the truth was that Lloyd George had not bought the shares, he had been given them!

Now to bring such matters into the present day it will be interesting to find out, if ever we will, who or what organisations prosper and profit from the present day Pandemic. Of course we all know that modern day politicians are not as duplicitas as they were of old! There could be winners financially and or politically who walk away from human suffering with advantage. Sad to relate but it’s the way of the world – we don’t see much change as history unfolds.

Pelican Perches Take Flight

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Pelican Perches Take Flight

Work has started this week on the installation of pelican perches across every single remaining light pole on Bribie Island Bridge.

“I couldn’t be more excited that our iconic bridge is going to have perches for every single pelican that could possibly want to sit on it,” said Ali King, Labor candidate for Pumicestone.

“The pelicans will be there proudly to greet visitors and residents coming across the bridge future proofing and enhancing the environment of our gorgeous Bribie Island region.”

Mark Bailey, Minister for Transport and Main Roads said six out of the eight new perch platforms are expected to be installed in the week starting 6 July 2020 and will take about two nights to complete.

The remaining two new perch platforms are scheduled to be installed late July 2020, as additional repair works are needed on the two existing light pole support structures prior to installation.

These works will also take about two nights to complete, weather and scheduling permitting.

“This gives our beautiful Pumicestone region another thing to look forward to as we unite and recover from the impacts of COVID-19,” said Ms King.

Bribie Island Photography Club

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Bribie Island Photography Club

OUR MONTHLY MEETING WAS AGAIN HELD VIA ZOOM WITH JUDGE GANG WEI JOINING US ONLINE FOR THE JUDGING AND CRITIQUES. HE COMMENTED ON EVERY PHOTO WITH SOME VERY PRACTICAL TIPS FOR IMPROVEMENT. THE THEME FOR THE MONTH WAS “ACTION” AND WAS WON BY GAIL GOODAIR WITH HER CLEVER INTERPRETATION OF “IMPLOSION”. “IMPLOSION” WAS ALSO AWARDED PHOTO OF THE MONTH AND A MARK OF 10/10.

Gaby Shaw won the Mono category with her “Sunday Drive”. She also scored a mark of 10/10. Ron leHuray was the winner of the Open Colour with a lovely shot of a Water Dragon titled “I’m watching You”.

The judge was impressed with some of the inventive concepts put forward in the new Open Creative Category. Placings were not recorded for this trial, but the judge awarded marks out of ten. Mike Ktori and Alain Chardon both scored tens for their innovative creations.

The monthly photo shoot was held in isolation during the weekend of 13th and 14th June. The theme was “Trees” and this month we were able to venture from our homes to take the images. There were many interesting “tree” photos submitted to Dropbox and our Facebook website.

Our July photoshoot will be a workshop at Alain Chardon’s home where Alain will enlighten us on the mysteries of “Creating Composites”. In July, our monthly meeting will be conducted once again in the Board Room at the Arts Centre on 27th July at 7 pm with a limit of 25 people.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR RING GORDON ON 3408 2649 OR GAIL ON 0419 638 865

Good Ideas for your Wellbeing

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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Good Ideas for your Wellbeing

For most of us, winter is all about snuggling up and indulging in comfort food to warm the insides. Which is how the kilos sneak up on you.

SURVIVE THE SEASON
Give yourself a boost this season by stocking up on fresh foods at your supermarket. Here are the secret weapons for surviving the season. There’s a chill in the air, which means it’s a great time to enjoy nutritious vegetables in hearty meals to help keep you warm. It’s also a time when colds and flu are lurking – so the nutritional goodness of fresh fruit and vegetables is important to help keep you going through the cold months. At your supermarket now… Hearty vegetables: Use these winter vegetables for succulent roasts, nutritious soups or hearty casseroles: turnips, leeks, parsnips, artichokes, potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin.

Stir-fry vegetables: Whip up a delicious winter stir-fry with your favourite herbs and spices, lean meat and nutritious inseason broccoli, cauliflower, onion and carrots Citrus fruits: Juicy and bursting with vitamin C, fresh grapefruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, oranges and tangelos are at their best now Leafy greens: Green leafy vegetables like brussels sprouts, cabbage, spinach and silver beet are at their prime now.

EAT WELL TO HELP STAY WELL
A diet containing a wide variety of different foods, especially fruits and vegetables, is important for general health and wellbeing.

Try these powerhouse foods for a burst of goodness: Garlic: For centuries, people have used garlic as a traditional remedy. To enjoy the benefits of garlic, add freshly crushed cloves to your stir-fries or pasta sauces Foods rich in vitamin C: As well as being a natural antioxidant, vitamin C is important for wound repair and immune function. Just one kiwifruit will provide you with your daily vitamin C needs Foods rich in vitamin A: Include carrot, sweet potato and spinach in your winter meals for the benefit of vitamin A, a natural antioxidant Foods rich in zinc: This valuable mineral has been shown to help keep your defences strong. Foods rich in zinc include oysters, crab, beef, poultry, beans, nuts, wholegrains, some fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products.

O.W.N. Older Women’s Network

The Editor Cherrie Wilson
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O.W.N. Older Women’s Network

Bribie Island Branch recently celebrated their belated 1st Birthday. The members gathered at Sunset Pier Cafe for a special morning tea. Due to COVID-19 our celebrations had to be delayed until restrictions were relaxed enough for us to meet. It was wonderful to be able to meet up face-toface again.

OWN QLD is a non-religious and nonparty political organisation with a network of branches for older women which encourages mutual support and friendship, and promotes health and personal development.

Bribie Island Branch was established after women on the island showed interest during advertised introductory meetings early last year. The branch was officially launched on 16th May 2019 with seven financial members. Since then the branch has grown to our current membership of 35.

Branch meetings are usually held in the ANZAC Room upstairs at the Bribie RSL on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10 am to 12 noon. Guest speakers are invited to speak to our members and friends on a range of topics which support healthy ageing, and topics of interest to our group. Activities/games for getting to know each other, for keeping our brains active, as well as for fun and enjoyment, are incorporated. The RSL provides coffee and biscuits for morning tea.

After only two meetings the branch decided to introduce a social outing in between the monthly meetings. So the 1st Thursday of each month became bonding sessions filled with much chatter and laughter as we developed great friendships/ companionship over morning teas, lunches and outings to the movies and markets.

Currently we are just meeting socially while we await the restrictions imposed on the RSL being further lifted to enable them to once again offer their rooms for community meetings. New members are always welcome. Should you be interested in joining our group please phone Betty 0409 470 100, Narelle 0410 432 955 or Leonie 0467 686 900.

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