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he story is becoming all too familiar – despite all the social and medical advances, quality hasn’t necessarily accompanied quantity of life. The old sense of community and family looking out for each other seems to have become lost. I heard a disheartening story recently, about a 71-year-old woman who lives alone in a little coastal flat with a small dog for company. She is an only child, has no children and her closest relative is a cousin who lives half an hour away. She was diagnosed with cancer, reacted badly to chemotherapy and decided to let nature take its course. Her health and mobility have since declined rapidly. She lost her appetite, cancelled Meals on Wheels and lives
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Contents on one or two protein shakes a day. Her cousin arranged for her car to be sold and kept the proceeds. She is now housebound and spends most of the day in bed. After discontinuing chemotherapy, she fell between the cracks of the health care system and has become increasingly reliant on her cousin, who may be more interested in preserving the cash reserves she stands to inherit, than obtaining proper home care. The point is, you could call the RSPCA and they would come and collect the dog and take it into care, but the human owner is another story. Alas, it is not an uncommon scenario as Russell Hunter discusses in this issue. The cover picture story this month is a nod to my recent ice-capade in Iceland, where I learnt age is no barrier. My travel buddy and I, two old gals, were easily the most senior travellers driving the icy roads. Mind you, being wrapped up from head to toe, it was hard to tell. Travel is a great leveller though and age becomes irrelevant – even creaky knees. Dorothy Whittington, Editor
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Open to abuse – Australia’s vulnerable seniors As medical science finds ways of delaying the ageing process, we’re living longer. That the greying of Australia is becoming a political issue is well known but, writes RUSSELL HUNTER, the legal and moral issues are less well known.
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he older we get the more vulnerable we become. And as the traditional family unit comes under increasing pressure just to survive, the less productive members of that unit can easily – if mistakenly – be considered no more than a cost. Worse, they can be, and increasingly are, exploited. It’s why we hear more and more about elder abuse. That’s when seniors are taken advantage of – often though not always by those they trust as their nearest and dearest. Add to this highly volatile mix the increasing incidence of dementia – now Australia’s second most common cause of death – and life’s twilight can be bleak for many lonely and confused Australians. Though not exclusively a by-product of the ageing process, dementia – the deterioration of the brain – affects seniors more than other demographic groups. One of Australia’s leading legal practitioners in the area of wills and
estates, Tim Whitney of McCullough Robertson lawyers, has seen close up how much damage can be done. And it’s not only dementia that can lead to abuse. Other diseases or disorders which affect the brain or increase vulnerability generally can be cited. HE LISTS THEM: 1. People are becoming more aware of elder abuse issues and the avenue for reporting these concerns due to education and media focus on the topic; 2. The rates of dementia are increasing, meaning that there are more people in the community who are vulnerable to abuse; 3. People are becoming more aware generally about the amount of money that is involved in estates and financial abuse in this context comes along with the increase in litigation over inheritances. People who would not otherwise be eligible to make a claim on an estate because they don’t satisfy the criteria are instead looking at other ways to receive a benefit from an estate (whether before or
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COVER STORY strangers. David estimates the amount of money that Anna “gave� to Justin before she died was about $30,000 and he is unsure what to do as the executor of her estate. The above scenario is not uncommon and is clearly likely to cause a dispute between David and Justin. “Another scenario is where an attorney sells a home for the principal and purchases a substitute residence in different names,� says Mr Whitney. “For example, the principal may hold their residence in their name solely, and the attorney purchases the substitute residence as joint tenants with the principal, so that on the death of the principal the attorney will automatically inherit the house.� However, the most talked about elder abuse scenario seems to involve elderly or vulnerable people without an established support network. Often, elderly people without family members or close friends are lonely and crave companionship. Neighbours, carers, cleaners and even professional advisers have often received a benefit from the estate of a deceased person as a result of providing that person with kindness and compassion during a time when they felt lonely and unsupported. It can be difficult to determine whether that benefit has been obtained by coercion or whether the testator has truly appreciated the friendship and has made a carefully considered decision. It is in these circumstances that it is critically important that lawyers are taking steps to question their clients about changes being made to their documents, particularly where the changes demonstrate a significant departure from previously made wills. Elderly or unwell people often rely heavily on others for assistance, whether that assistance is day to day care, provision
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executor and as his attorney and giving Robert a larger share of his estate, if that would make Robert happy. Raymond spoke to his son and asked his son to arrange an appointment to change the documents. Robert and Raymond went to the solicitor together and Raymond made the changes. While in this case, Raymond was not suffering from any disorder affecting his mind, he was in a position of vulnerability with respect to his son. We should bear in mind though that elder abuse isn’t always malicious. Particularly with misuse of powers of attorney, some attorneys simply don’t know their obligations and may truly believe that there is no harm done in spending the principal’s money for their own benefit, particularly if the principal is not in a position where they will need that money. Others may not be well-informed about the effect of a person’s illness on their personality. Meanwhile, Australia’s banks (the scandals exposed by the Banking Royal Commission not withstanding) are finding increasing instances of blatant elder abuse. So much so that the Australian Bankers’ Association has urged the Federal Government to act now on financial abuse against the elderly and resolve three key issues by Christmas. “Financial abuse against elderly Australians is a significant problem, with the Seniors Rights Service estimating 40 per cent of elder abuse cases relate to financial exploitation,� says the ABA. In a speech to the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference, ABA CEO and former Queensland Premier Anna Bligh said that three key decisions needed to be made by
“Some may truly believe that there is no harm done in spending the principal’s money�
the Federal Government to empower banks to help address the issue. “There are far too many heartbreaking stories of elderly, vulnerable Australians who have been financially exploited by family members or close friends,â€? Ms Bligh said. “Bank staff are on the frontline of this issue and see firsthand the financial abuse against the elderly, however are often hamstrung to confront the issue. “Banks are determined to play their part and are asking for key changes to the law to empower their staff to make good faith reports of financial abuse against the elderly,â€? she said. The following changes were recommended by the Australian Law Reform Commission in 2017 and would make a big difference: • Legal changes to help bank employees safely report suspected financial abuse to a designated body • A national register of power of attorney orders • A standardisation of power of attorney legislation. “Bank staff are not qualified to make assessments about a customer’s competency and are limited by legal and confidentiality obligations, therefore it’s important they have an appropriate body to flag suspected abuse for investigation,â€? Ms Bligh said. The challenges banks have in reporting suspected financial abuse were highlighted by the Australian Law Reform Commission in its 2017 report to the Federal Government, Elder Abuse - A National Legal Response. The ALRC recommended the establishment of an agency to investigate suspected financial abuse and a national register of power of attorneys, both of which will require the support of the Australian Government and all State and Territory Governments. continued over>
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WHAT you can do 1. Always see a specialist in the area that you need assistance. In the case of a lawyer, see someone who is concerned primarily with your best interests. Make sure that you feel confident speaking with that person and that they let you voice your concerns. You should never feel pressured to sign a document by a solicitor or other adviser – they should be most concerned with ensuring that you are comfortable with the documents that have been prepared for you. 2. Don’t put off appropriate estate planning. Every person over the age of 18 should have a will and power of attorney and those documents should be reviewed regularly – every three to five years and every time your personal circumstances change. 3. Be realistic about your family dynamic. It is not reasonable to hope that your family members will “sort it out” on your death, particularly if there is already tension. Do not appoint family members who cannot agree to act jointly as executor or attorney. In blended family situations, consider whether your spouse and children from a prior marriage should have equal involvement in decision making. If they cannot get along, consider appointing an
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independent or unbiased third party to act. 4. Develop a support network of people that you trust that you can speak with if you have concerns. Always remember that there are organisations such as the Elder Abuse Helpline, ADA Australia and the Adult Guardian that are available to speak to you. 5. For people acting as attorneys – educate yourself and be aware of your obligations and restrictions on your power. Because an attorney is acting for another person in circumstances where that person has lost capacity and is vulnerable to others, there are substantial duties imposed on attorneys. For example, you have an obligation to keep records of all financial transactions entered into under an enduring power of attorney document. Further, unless expressly authorised, you have a duty to keep your property separate from the principal’s and to avoid entering into any transactions which could be said to be a conflict between you (or any of your close family members, friends or business associates) and the principal. If you are unsure whether a proposed transaction is in breach of your duties, it is critical that you receive appropriate advice.
Letters Have your say. Send letters to Editor, Your Time Magazine, PO Box 717, Spring Hill 4004 or email editor@yourtimemagazine.com.au IN his letter (YT, May) Brian Irving raises some important issues regarding recent changes to superannuation regulations. He describes his pension payment of $1.80 a fortnight as “laudible”. I was unable to find “laudible” in my trusty dictionary, but if Brian means “laudable” (meaning praiseworthy), it would be inconsistent with the views which expresses elsewhere in his letter. “Laughable” (or “risible”) would perhaps be more appropriate to describe his paltry pension entitlement. Or perhaps he was just being ironic about the government’s generosity. Ian Wood I AM 69 years old and make heaps of sponges (Time Warp, YT, May) but there is a secret. Large eggs, like jumbo, are good. Fresh is important and I have noticed a lot of new recipes tell you to beat the egg whites until stiff. Wrong. If you overbeat your eggs the sponge will not rise.
You need to be quick putting it in the oven and never bang a sponge or it will not turn out. I have some great recipes and can make them very quickly. A lot of people do find it hard to make a sponge. And yes, my mum was a fantastic cook and I learnt from her. Robyn Lyndon AFTER reading Kate Callahan’s article: “Cash still wears the crown in this realm” (YT, April) and Kay McMahon’s: “Fast fashion goes on the back burner” (YT, March), I hear echoes of my matriarchal predecessors’ voices and philosophy in both! It’s common sense which, today, is not so common! No need for household insurance policies on the few items we had then. No-one had much. No mega shopping centres to entice. Nothing like cash in your pocket and hand-me -down clothes, now in abundance: of high quality in every op shop and so cheap! Today, clothes not “up to scratch” are sent on to developing nations without welfare programs, where poverty creates an under-class who struggle on as little as $1 a day. We made our own everyday clothes and had one special outfit, which we passed on to friends and relatives when we outgrew them. No op shops back then. Raised in an age when recycling, especially in large families of the day, was
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inevitable; life was very measured. We learnt to appreciate the little we had and the few treats which made birthdays and Christmas special. It was not a fast-food era; healthy home-made plain food only. Saving sixpences in our school Commonwealth passbooks for our futures was our parents’ way of: “present pain for future gain” through their sacrifice. Finding bottles to cash in was gold. This was an undeserved and unexpected joy, to use as we pleased. No electronics and technology to play endlessly, apart from the nightly radio shows. Neighbourhood children together became creative at using what lay around to make go-carts and kites. We climbed trees and made “cubbies”. We swam in the creeks and played for hours in the bush. Doors didn’t need locking and people in our communities knew one another. They all kept an eye on each other and children at play. Most families didn’t own cars. We walked and rode the bus. It was an innocent age which television and technology has radically changed, continuing to manipulate our time, money and lives. A cashless society with insurmountable credit-card debt was unheard of then. We all, including our governments, lived within our means and were content. Eloise Rowe
I WAS noncompos when they took me to hospital the first time. The senior doctor informed my two daughters he did not expect me to be alive by the end of the week, which brought them rushing up from Victoria, visiting me daily. Well, I didn’t die. I never did what was expected of me. I was in palliative care for a month, then a local nursing home. From there I was moved into a locked ward with 24-hour nursing care. Being a determined and stubborn witch, I was soon walking with a walker, then without. I was moved into a free ward, went for long walks, participated in games, drawing and gardening. Lovely visits from my daughters and close friends were the best panacea possible. Twelve months later I was home. I had escaped! I jumped through all the hoops for My Aged Care, ACAT and whatever and managed to acquire a level 3 home care package, with the help of senior staff at the nursing home, my daughters and the local care group. I am curious about death, as long as it is painless and peaceful, and have heard positive things about it and to this end, have registered my support with the local MP for the euthanasia pill already in place in some places. I encourage everyone to do the same. Good luck in your journey. Irene Keton
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Marty has good reason to keep Holden on Once a year, Mt Mee dairy farmer Marty Crouch packs up his 1977 HX Holden wagon, says farewell to the cows, and heads off the beaten track for adventure and sights that most Australians will never experience, writes JOANNE CRANSTOUN.
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arty, whose passion is charity road rallies, is preparing for a 3500km nine-day event leaving Brisbane on July 10, with his “rev limiters’’ aboard – wife Rowena and daughter Karen, who alternate as navigator and “gate opener”. The family are entrants in this year’s Road Boss Rally, departing the historic Bulimba Barracks and heading south to the heart of outback NSW, South Australia and Victoria and zig-zagging the mighty Murray River to finish at tiny Booligal in NSW’s Riverina on July 18. The iconic road rally attracts entrants from around the country and overseas. Marty, who turns 70 in September, has competed in rallies since 1997 and always looks forward to the next rally in his trusty Holden. “It’s the only car to drive, you don’t want to drive a Ford,’’ he says. Rivalry is keen between the Holden and Ford drivers on the course. Marty says the rallies are always great fun and he enjoys the camaraderie. “In all the rallies I have taken part in, I have never seen a dispute. Everyone gets along. It’s amazing really,” he says. The Road Boss Rally raises funds for
Jamie and his dad, Allan, have been running charity road rallies for 30 years and during that time have raised more than $20 million for a range of charities. “We go places, see things and gain access to parts of the country that very few people get to,’’ Jamie says. “Anyone
“The next day we did 200 dunes and then she got sick of counting them”
Rowena and Marty Crouch are gearing up for the Road Boss Rally. national online charity GIVIT. Last year it raised $264,321 for the charity founded by Brisbane woman Juliette Wright. Juliette says the enthusiasm and camaraderie of the entrants is something very special. “The Road Boss Rally family allows
GIVIT to do what it does best – looking after needy Australians.’’ Every year the rally’s organiser and “Road Boss’’ Jamie Lawson, of Toowoomba, plots a new route, ensuring entrants always experience a different part of our vast country.
can find Easy Street but we take the hard road and the long way round.’’ One of Marty’s most memorable rallies was through the Simpson Desert. “The desert was pretty special at night. We were just watching the stars and having a beer. It doesn’t get much better than that. “I’ve got to see most of Australia in a 2WD. It’s a big challenge to get where Jamie puts us like the Simpson Desert.
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The red dust of the Outback is a long way from his Mt Mee dairy farm. Masseurs, a tribute to his dairy cows. Some people have said ‘you’ll never get “I find I have to explain sometimes to through’ but I’ve only ever needed two the people we meet that we’re dairy tows when I got stuck on top of sand farmers but a sign on the back of my dunes. wagon reads ‘panel and paint by A. “My wife counted 400 sand dunes in Farmer’ so they finally work it out.” just one day. We went straight up and Marty has won six rallies over the over them. The next day we did 200 years but insists winning isn’t his main dunes and then she got sick of counting goal. them. But we all managed to get through He says he just sets out to have fun and we travelled east to west on the while helping GIVIT raise vital funds, but Simpson Desert. getting his two “rev limiters” home safely “One other year we had water over is his main aim. the bonnet of the Holden in croc-infested waters.’’ roadbossrally.com.au He ha called his Holden Mammary givit.org.au
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Ask no questions, hear no lies ... We so often use old short, pithy sayings without even realising they are part of our vocabulary, so, writes DAVID PARMITER, let’s talk about proverbs.
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he Bible has a whole chapter in the Book of Proverbs. These are in the Old Testament and were written in the 5th Century BC. That means that they were Jewish folklore from the time of Abraham and not always reflective of the later teachings of Jesus Christ. There are two things that we can learn from proverbs: one is that every proverb is a truism. They have been around since the days of the Romans, and even centuries before. So, what is a proverb? And what makes a proverb different from an aphorism, an epigram, a motto or a truism? The Macquarie defines the proverb as “a short popular saying, embodying some familiar truth or useful thought in expressive language”. To the OED it is “a concise sentence often metaphorical or alliterative in form, which is held to express some truth ascertained by experience or observation and familiar to all.” Well, thanks. Please explain? There are many classical authors who have coined or repeated well- know popular sayings of their day, from Chaucer to Shakespeare. Erasmus, (1466-1536) expressed the feelings of many of his age/era.
Although of Dutch birth, he spent 40 years collecting Latin and Greek proverbs, and in 1500, just as print was emerging across Europe, he published his Collectanea. His most famous work was the Adagia, published in 1536. “You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours”, according to Erasmus, comes from the Latin to indicate mutual support; but ever since it has come to mean devious dealings in business and in politics. Other writers, including Martin Luther (1484-1546) used them in various attempts to include the masses before he posted his 95 articles on the door of the Wittenburg Church. He was, perhaps, the medieval version of today’s televangelists, protesting the religion of Rome. The famous French collections of the Fables de la Fontaine by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695) included many French proverbial sayings, some of which were drummed into me at the age of six in my French primary school. One of the intriguing facets of proverbs is that they are often contradictory. If “out of sight, out of mind” were true (the subjunctive), how come we also say “absence makes the heart grow fonder”? It was meant to refer to love; but does
this work with separation from one’s dearly beloved? The classics scholars invented a few proverbs of their own. “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts” was contradicted by “never look a gift horse in the mouth”. The Trojans, if they had been proverbially wise, might have looked into the horse’s mouth and discovered all those soldiers hiding inside. The Greeks might have thought “nothing ventured, nothing gained” but the people of Troy would have been “better safe than sorry”. They weren’t. “Once bitten, twice shy” perhaps? “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” but at the same time “you are never too old to learn”. In today’s hyper-fast, time-poor, get-outta-my-way society it seems that the simplicity and veracity of the proverb has been lost. “A stitch in time saves nine” was quoted by the author of Little Women, Louisa M. Alcott (1832-1888), in her somewhat cynical Proverb Stories. Today, even the title of her best-known book is so un-PC. But has anyone actually read it? I suppose that’s also why Snow White’s little friends are also not acceptable. “Vertically challenged” indeed! If you are interested or intrigued by the
history and derivation of proverbs, the Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs was first published in 1935. There have been several more recent editions; but why did it take so long? “More haste, less speed” perhaps? And why has “proverb” come to replace the Greek word “epigram” or short pithy saying? They both mean the same. And so does “aphorism”. It’s all Greek to me. If you are sceptical about the veracity or value of proverbs, just remember: “There’s many a slip ‘twixt cup and lip”. Finally, remember Bob Dylan. As we get older, surely we do not wish to gather moss. We can carry on “just like a Rolling Stone”. From the Macquarie Dictionary: aphorism – a terse saying embodying a general truth epigram – any witty, ingenious or pointed saying tersely expressed maxim – an expression, especially of an aphoristic or general truth motto – a maxim adopted as expressing one’s guiding principle proverb – a short popular saying ... embodying some familiar truth truism – a self-evident, obvious truth
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Simpler, more contented times Sociologists tell us that the way we are raised affects as much as 90 per cent of who we are, while nature determines the rest. KATE CALLAHAN counts her lucky stars that she had very good parents.
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erhaps Mum and Dad practised on my three older brothers, but by the time I arrived on the scene, they had shed the trainer wheels and had parenting down pat. They were patient and loving, encouraged conversation and debate, and treated their children with respect. They were also great teachers. Aside from a range of practical skills, they taught me many lessons in life, two of which have prominence – rejoice in what you have, whether that’s a little or a lot; and don’t waste anything. After they were married in 1946, Dad took his new bride back to the family station property outside Pentland, in the Charters Towers region. Home was a typical pyramidal-roofed house with enclosed verandahs and casement windows. Built between the wars, the new house, which replaced the original two-roomed cottage, was made from milled timber and clad in fibro. To protect against white ants and snakes, it sat on one-metre hardwood stumps, felled and cut locally. For further protection, the stumps were topped with metal ant-caps and treated with something sticky and black, probably
creosote or sump oil. The house had bare timber floors and a haphazard floor plan that allowed my mother to rearrange her sparse furniture frequently, much to my father’s annoyance. But aside from sleeping, not much happened in the main house. The kitchen, where meals were prepared and served, was the focus of activity. It was located in the original
detached, ground-level structure, which like all the outbuildings – men’s quarters, sheds, butcher shop and laundry – had been built by bush-carpenters many years before. Made from squared-off, hand-cut logs and clad in galvanised iron, the kitchen had a rough cement floor, a “Rex” cast-iron wood stove with side fountain, a large refectory table and a single sink. Food storage options were limited. Mum kept butter and jam handy in the “Silent Night” kerosene fridge in the kitchen, but stored fresh meat and home-made ice-cream away from the heat of the kitchen in the more efficient Electrolux kerosene fridge in the house. Both fridges sat with their metal feet in cut-down fruit tins, filled with water, to keep the ants at bay. (If you are interested in acquiring a “Silent Night” kerosene fridge, “Bob” has one on Gumtree for $350. It’s a “very funky looking piece, perfect for the mancave”.) The kitchen was separated from the main house by a covered breezeway, which offered respite from the oppressive heat of summer. A canvas water bag and pannikin were strung from the rafters,
ensuring a ready supply of cool drinking water. Furnished with a motley collection of squatter’s chairs, the breezeway was a popular location for “smoko” (morning tea) and smoking “rollies” (hand-rolled cigarettes). Many problems of the world were solved over tea and cake in that breezeway. Although we lived on a cattle property, meat, like all food, was to be respected and certainly not wasted. Dad and his brother, my uncle Pat, were expert home butchers in the original “nose-to-tail” tradition. Nothing was wasted. And if you’ve eaten heart, liver, kidney, brains, tongue, tail and tripe, you will know exactly what I mean. Dad and Pat made the best dry salted corned beef. It had excellent keeping qualities but had to be soaked for a day before cooking. When I look back, I see that Mum and Dad actively practised contentment. Life was not easy, but they worked hard, made do and wasted nothing. They were grateful for any good fortune that came their way, including the arrival of their four children.
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The girls danced until 3am and then rode back to Ipswich.Another ball of note in the early years of settlement was the occasion of the visit of Prince Albert the Duke of Edinburgh in 1867. Six young ladies were selected as his partners, one of them being Mary Louisa Mackenzie. Known as Minnie, she was pretty, intelligent and artistic. It was requested that the young ladies chosen should present the Prince with a photograph of herself. Minnie had the photograph taken but declined to give it to the Prince, claiming that she had “no desire to be one of a crowd”. Occasions such as these were usually held to raise funds for a particular charity. For instance, the Lady Lamington Poster Ball held in Centennial Hall on May 5, 1900, which aimed to raise funds for the Lady Lamington Hospital. This was the first ball of the season which ran from May to August and usually ended with the Exhibition Ball. On May 23, 1900, the occasion was the Governesses Home Ball, the home being a lodging facility for young ladies usually employed as country governesses.
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Margaret D’Orsey of Ipswich On this day it was an occasion of extra excitement as news had been received of the relief of Mafeking in the Cape Colony (Boer War) and resulted in a public holiday being declared. It was at this ball that Miss Gwen Griffith, daughter of Sir Samuel Griffith, one-time Administrator of the State of Queensland, “came out”. Recorded in the diary of her sister Nellie Griffith, Gwen looked exceedingly good in a
gown of “Romaine satin done with silver and accessorized by a beautiful bouquet” made by Mrs Janet Walker who was a leading Brisbane seamstress. Nellie went on to record that it was “a very funny ball, so few there, got all our dances but mostly with uninteresting partners, left at 12”. Sir Samuel Lady Griffith and Nellie had also attended the ball. After two world wars this rite of passage to the marriage market was not quite so rigidly defined. Just the same, a girl’s debut was happily and excitedly planned by mother, daughter, family and friends. Much planning went into the design of the frock. Would mother be the seamstress? Perhaps the young lady herself or a trusted relative? Maybe, if funds permitted, it might be purchased from one of the well-known Brisbane stores. The next piece of planning was the ball at which the young lady might be presented to a dignitary and last but by no means least, the escort. Be it a brother, cousin or trusted family friend, the outcome of the evening was the same with the entire family
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Government House was the Buckingham Palace of Brisbane. waiting up for a blow by blow description of the evening’s events. In the 1970s, debutante balls were not so important. The era of “free Love and all that” had radically changed the social life of a young woman. In the country, balls were still considered an acceptable way for young people to meet and mingle. Arranged by the Show Society, the Show Ball was a highlight of the calendar. Junior Farmers clubs, Lions, Rotary and QCWA organised events.
These occasions still raised funds and were often themed. Nowadays we have the Black and White Ball, Bachelor and Spinster Ball and perhaps, if the town is lucky enough to be allocated a race meeting, the Race Ball. The Centenary Celebrations of one country shire featured a fashion parade and was organised by the QCWA. Bridal and ball gowns from yesteryear, carefully conserved by local families, were proudly modelled by those who could fit into the frock.
Amazingly some of the original owners were able to wear the frock on the night, and all the original fastenings were done up! The time period of gowns ranged from the 1850s to the mid 1930s. After the ball, the event remained a topic of conversation for some weeks. It is many years now since I “came out” at the Cloudland Ballroom and was presented to the Minister for Education Mr Jack Pizzey and Mrs Pizzey. The frock has long gone but the ribbons from the bouquet are a little keepsake of a special night. The textile collection of the Queensland Women’s Historical Association contains some interesting gowns, in particular a ball gown, the fabric of which pre-dates the ball held on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, and a second which was made locally and graced the dance floor of Cloudland. Diana Hacker is archivist for the Queensland Women’s Historical Association based at Miegunyah in Bowen Hills. Tours are available. Visit miegunyah.org
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NEWS
OTHER BUDGET FEATURES FOR SENIOR AUSTRALIANS: $23 million in grants for community sporting groups which cater to the over 65s
$61.7 million to make it easier to use MyAged Care, including simplifying the forms required to apply for aged care services
$22 million to develop the National Plan on Elder Abuse and a national online register for enduring powers of attorney. Establishment of an Aged Care
Quality and Safety Commission to ensure older Australians receive the best possible care. Over $140 million to improve palliative care in residential aged care, managing dementia, and for mental health programs. Provision of 13,500 new residential aged care places and 775 short-term restorative places, plus $60 million for capital investment.
$40 million to support aged care providers in regional, rural and remote Australia for urgent building and maintenance works. $2.4 billion on new medicines.
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OLDER WORKERS A MISSED OPPORTUNITY THE 2018 Federal Budget is a missed opportunity for older workers to be re-engaged in the workforce and boost the economy, according to Tony Wiggins, the founder of Re-think Re-engage Australia. He said the focus was on constraining spending and taxation still grappling with a lack of structural workforce changes to re-engage older workers. “Opportunities to re-engage older workers are passing Australia by and we are not putting ourselves in the right place to capitalise on what we have rather than relying on forward economic projections to grow the economy,” Mr Wiggins said. “Many businesses and government often overlook the wealth of knowledge, experience and skills that older workers bring back into the workplace especially in the areas of leadership, projects, crucial business relationships and industry contacts.”
He said that while there was some recognition by the government to drive cultural change and stop discrimination against older workers by promising to develop strategies, it would take time. The increased focus on mature aged people to promote entrepreneurship and new business opportunities is welcomed. “Older workers and their families, not in the workforce frequently experience lower savings and superannuation. This legacy will stay will us for the rest of their lives and impact on the Australian economy through our dwindling finances, poor physical and mental health and overall wellbeing,” Mr Wiggins said. Re-think Re-engage Australia Inc is working at grass roots level in Brisbane, with business, government and the community to develop structural workforce strategies to fill the void that exists for older workers.
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TECHNOLOGY
Just who can you trust? Retirees want a bit of peace in their lives but instead they are constantly harassed by others wanting to steal from them, writes NATHAN WELLINGTON, who is called out at least once a week by a client who has been taken for their money.
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f it’s not a phone scam, it’s an email scam, or a text scam, or its some sales person selling them tech they don’t need at expensive prices with add-ons they will never use. On Mother’s Day morning my wife showed me a text message she had received from Apple saying that her account was compromised and to tap the link to secure it. She had just upgraded to a new iPhone that week and she thought there may be an issue with her account. The sender said Apple and it sounded legitimate. “Hold on”, I said in my techy voice. “Don’t tap that link. Let’s have a look.” It was a scam. The link went to a fake Apple page where you enter your details and the scammers have all the info they need to compromise your account. It’s that easy. Here are a few points to think about. PHONE SCAMS People are getting, on average, upwards of three sales calls or phone scams a day on their home phone. These are from people pretending to be in a position of authority advising you
that you owe money, or that your account is compromised, or your computer has been hacked and they need access to fix it. There are two ways of dealing with these. If you are in good health and you have a mobile phone you are comfortable using, consider unplugging your landline. If you aren’t in good health, consider upgrading to a home phone with caller ID and an answering machine. If you don’t recognise the phone number that comes up on the screen let it go to the answering machine. If they leave details and you recognise them, you can call them back on your own terms. EMAIL AND TEXT SCAMS These are getting more sophisticated in their delivery. Many scammers are part of organisations that have psychologists, and interpreters and programmers who make sure they send you and millions of other unwitting people an email that seems legitimate enough for you to click on a link. This is all they may need to gain access to your computer, so just don’t click
on the link. If you have an account with them, go to their website independently from the email and see if what the email states is actually true. Otherwise junk it. This includes test messages from anyone you don’t know, including businesses! TECH SALES This is one of the most prevalent and despicable I come across – the unwitting recipient of a new computer that costs way more then they needed, or the phone plan that suddenly doubles their monthly payment for no additional benefit. It is one of the most blatant and ethically compromising – and I see at least one person a week who has been oversold a new computer or oversold a phone plan by a sales person who has used techniques to quickly gain your confidence, then baffles you with jargon and bullies you into buying more than you need. They are motivated by the commission and are so good at it you don’t even know it is happening to you. You leave the store, the salesperson having goaded you until you signed on the dotted line, and realise you don’t even know what you bought and that you are possibly thousands of dollars lighter.
It can be daunting purchasing new equipment or upgrading your phone. I suggest doing your homework before you go in, shopping around online for prices and being prepared to not buy anything while you are there. I often can help clients through the process by providing a shortlist of specifications and the price range that will suit their needs, so they can enter any store with. Sometimes we purchase the equipment online at their home and have it delivered to the doorstep without having to enter a shop. It’s not all doom and gloom. There are a lot of wonderful people out there who are willing to help with the best of intentions, but if you get the feeling that there is something not quite right with what they are saying then walk away and go somewhere else. I guarantee they won’t run out of computers before you buy one. If you would like an objective opinion about a new computer you are considering, or think you may have been scammed, give me a call and we can check it out. Call 1300 682 817 or email nathan@hometechassist.com.au
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TECHNOLOGY
BATTERY WATCH iPhone battery not lasting? The iPad Man COLIN DUNKERLEY shares tips and dispels myths. EVERYONE’S use of these wonderful devices is different but one thing stands out more than all others – the “phone” function is usually not the most used feature of your iPhone. To check what is using your battery go to Settings > Battery and scroll down to the heading battery usage. For a better average, tap on “Last 7 Days” and then on the small clock symbol to its right. This will show you the battery usage as hours and minutes which is much easier to understand. Apps like Safari for browsing the internet and Facebook tend to be high on the battery usage list but there is one you should keep an eye out for called “Home & Lock Screen”. If this is high (eg. more than 30 mins per day) then there is every chance you have your Auto-Lock feature delayed too much. Auto-Lock is how long after the screen has not been touched that it turns off to save battery. On an iPhone, I recommend 30 seconds or 1 min (iPad 2-5 mins) but so many people have longer times that are unnecessary. Some even have “never” which means if you forget to click the sleep button your device stays on and your battery goes flat.
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Changing face of the seasons After a long hot summer, we can be shocked by how tired and dull our skin is looking. There’s a good reason for why that happens and, as dermatherapist MIMI GYERGYAK explains, there’s a way around it too.
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t is common for our skin to deteriorate during summer because, simply, it has not been getting the moisture it needs. While we are perspiring in the humidity and the perspiration is making the skin feel like it is constantly moist, it is in fact dehydrating. Now that we have some relief from the constant moistness that comes with the humidity, we start to notice that the skin is feeling dry and tight. To combat that, we think that we have to layer on the moisturiser, the thicker the better, to put some moisture back and stop the dryness. Unfortunately, a thick, oily moisturiser is not going to rehydrate the skin. This is a big mistake commonly made – confusing oil and water. We think that because we feel moist, and a heavy moisturiser can do that, we will get rid of the dryness. It is not
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actually going to improve hydration where it matters. You are not alone if you think it is your moisturiser, as 99 per cent of women say they can’t find a rich enough moisturiser to deal with dry skin. Basically, a moisturiser is rich in oil and it cannot penetrate deeply enough to be where it needs to be to improve skin hydration. Oil-rich
ingredients are never going to be able to rehydrate skin. I hear people say that their skin feels dry when in fact it is simply dehydrated. The subtle difference is that dryness is on the surface but dehydration comes from within. Rehydrate and you will look and feel better. So, how do we do that? It comes from having healthy cells and although it is
important to drink a lot of water, that alone is not going to rehydrate skin cells. The answer is collagen production, which unfortunately slows down as we age. Less collagen production means dehydration and the look of a wrinkled prune. Mucopolysaccharides stimulate the skin’s own collagen production. Think of them as a fertilizer for dermal connective tissue, the engine which produces the collagen. Collagen can’t be replaced. It is a protein of hydration, not an ingredient. Our body makes it. If you ever see collagen on a label it means it is synthetic. There is some confusion because we hear so much about it, but it is not something to be injected. You need to stimulate your own collagen production not waste your time trying to replace it. The skin is the largest organ in the body and cells are its
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SINGING OUT
Friends in perfect harmony Every Tuesday night, a group of women gather for the joy of singing, and that’s how it has been for more than 40 years, writes DOT WHITTINGTON.
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hey come from far and wide to meet at the Mitchelton Catholic Church. The conductor, Nita Leigh, has been a member since 1974. Margaret Douglas, now in her 70s, has been coming since she was 18, while the accompanist, Mary Hogan, is a relative newcomer to the job. She first sat behind the keyboard for them in 1986. Along the way, they have shared life’s journey – births, deaths and marriages, joys and sorrows. It all began in the 1970s, with the mixed Sandgate Choir. The teenaged Margaret, the organist, asked her young friend Nita to join her. They stayed on when the Sandgate choir joined with the Brisbane Choral Society. When the conductor died in 1987, it was decided to disband but after 12 months, realising how much they missed their weekly rehearsals, the girls regrouped. But what to do for a conductor?
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The daughter of a member was studying at the Conservatorium and agreed to the job, but when she graduated, they were once again stuck. “I said I would do it until we found a new one, but we never did find anyone,” Nita says. “Everyone said, ‘we know you, we understand you’ so I’m still here almost 30 years later. “I have honed my skills since then, but they understand me and that’s what matters.” By this time, it was difficult to attract men to sing, so the choir became women-only. And that’s how it has stayed. The Treble M Choir currently has about 27 members – most of them also turning up for decades rather than years, although the newest signed up only a few months ago – and coming from all quarters of Brisbane – and in Margaret’s case, Beaudesert. When she moved 16 years ago, she wasn’t about to give it up. “These ladies are my friends,” she says. “After we had the year off, I gave up as accompanist and
Nita Leigh, Joan Broderick, Margaret Douglas and Mary Hogan. joined as a singer. Nita let me sing but the others told me I should keep playing.” While the uniform is now a simple white top with black skirt, there was a time when it was canary yellow. They laugh as they recall that they had a maternity dress made in canary yellow, which was passed around the group. “Our kids are now in their
40s,” Margaret says. They have sung at weddings for their children and now they are grandmothers. “We don’t do competitions or eisteddfods. We are more a women’s club enjoying the camaraderie,” Nita says. “We strive to make a nice sound and we enjoy ourselves.” But while they might be there for the friendship and
fellowship, they also happen to be very good at what they do; their singing is in perfect tune like their friendships. The Treble M Choir does two concerts blocks a year, one as a fundraiser for St Vincent de Paul and the other a Christmas concert. Some years they have managed to raise up to $3000. The choir has a mixed repertoire, from ballads to hits from the classic musicals; and from Bach to Abba. “They say music is the last thing you lose when you have dementia, so we often find audiences at nursing homes we visit are singing along with us.” This year’s concert is Treble M - Movies, Musicals and Memorable and includes the themes from Titanic, Dr Zhivago and Gone with the Wind. They will perform at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church, Samford Rd, Mitchelton on Sunday, June 10 at 1.30pm. Admission of $15 includes a sumptuous afternoon tea and goes to a very worthy cause.
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MOTORING
Style and comfort at the top of the Range Range Rovers are one special breed of wagon, and now have four distinct models in the stable, writes BRUCE McMAHON.
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he Brit-bred Rovers employ, and enjoy, a rare combination of form and function plus four-wheel drive ability. Add tonnes of swaggering luxury to the mix in the 21st century. Today the line-up is headed by the Range Rover Vogue, a fourth-generation successor to the original which set out to tackle the likes of America’s Jeep Grand Cherokee in 1970. Below that, there’s the Range Rover Sport and from there it was down to the smaller Evoque until the Velar arrived last year. Today the Range Rover Velar slots between Evoque and Sport, beckoning to Evoque owners looking for a bit more room in their Range Rover. It is a most seductive newcomer and was voted the best-looking car of 2018 in the World Car Awards. An eye-catching five-door machine from bow to stern, it is perhaps best viewed from rear three-quarters to catch some of the svelte profile and trim rear. Land Rover designers here show that SUVs don’t have to be simple three-box shapes; as also illustrated by those three and five-door (and convertible) Range Rover Evoques.
So the Velar, looking very much part of a smart family, is a neat step up from the Evoque. And, as with any Range Rover, it’s not all about the style. For starters there are more than 40 versions of Velar to drool over; there’s the choice of two petrol and two diesel engines and four levels of trim, starting out at $71,550 and running through to $135,762. All run the same eight-speed
transmission for fulltime four-wheel drive with the ability to dial up different engine and transmission responses – plus extended ride height – to tackle all manner of roads and tracks, from deserts to jungles, from outback to the opera. If you don’t mind a scratch or two. Around here the pick of the bunch would be the three-litre diesel version in SE trim, coming in around $113,000 before on-road costs but a smooth and efficient operator from push-button start
to finish. A driver sits tall and proud (we’re talking aspirational vehicle here) and surrounded by touch-screen luxury. If anything there could be one or two too many functions controlled by the Velar’s big screen which needs practice to navigate. The cabin is sleek and sumptuous with good room for four adults and excellent cargo space. Quiet too, with Rover’s 221kW, 700Nm diesel one of the most criminally civilised of oil burners. Best to set cruise control on the highway but Australian speed limits are well below par for this Brit. Town or country, the Velar’s drivetrain is forever responsive but, for all its good graces and accurate steering, remember this is a large wagon riding higher than a sports car so it can come on with a little understeer and body roll if provoked into turns. The R-Dynamic versions tighten that up a bit. Range Rover Velars are grand tourers in the best sense of the genre, elegant and comfortable vehicles for covering large and indifferent distances in a hurry. PS. Its cousin the Jaguar F-Pace is a bit cheaper.
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FINANCE
Balance the Budget and budget the balance The normal federal Budget propaganda was flowing fast and fearlessly with carrots for individual taxpayers offered by both sides, writes BRIAN MOONEY.
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here weren’t any big-ticket items but that was because there isn’t much money to play with and with a federal election a possibility before May next year, the Government and the Opposition in its Budget reply had to appear to be concerned about reducing our debt as well. More of us voters are becoming concerned that we are still running yearly deficits. That means the Government is paying off debt and we are borrowing more just to stay afloat. That’s the same as an individual borrowing more money than they already have because their income isn’t enough to meet their living costs and existing loan repayments. It is only when the Government collects more tax revenue than they are paying out in benefits, services etc that we will begin to reduce Credit Card Australia. It is this ground level concern that forced the pollies to tighten the reigns this year, which is a good thing. We probably all, in some way, approach the announcements with a “what’s in it for me?�. Some of the goodies announced (not yet LAW) are outlined below. Firstly, the government will introduce tax cuts in three stages from July 1, this year through to the year 2024-25. It starts with a new tax offset for low and middle income earners, which cuts out when an individual’s income reaches $125,333. The maximum offset is $530 in the form of a lump sum after you complete your tax return. In a great result for small business, the instant asset write-off of $20,000 will continue for the next financial year. This proved very popular and it encourages small businesses to spend money. Gerry Harvey apparently isn’t the only one that likes this incentive. In one of the recent past Budgets it
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was announced the government would remove the work test for eligibility to contribute to superannuation for people aged 65-74. They later removed this but have now announced that the work test will be removed for those whose super balance is less than $300,000. They will be able to make contributions for 12 months from the end of the financial year when they last satisfied the work test. This is due to commence from July 1, 2019. As an example, say Bill and Mary (both with super balances below $300,000) continued working fulltime until they were both aged 66 and retired in October 2019. They would have met the work test for the 2019-20 financial year and could potentially contribute up to $25,000 as a concessional contribution, depending on what their employer had contributed, and also contribute $100,000 as a nonconcessional contribution that financial year. Additionally, under the new rule, in the 2020-21 financial year they could also contribute up to $100,000 each as a non-concessional contribution. Not everyone has the cash to do this but if you do, it allows more funds to enter the low tax superannuation environment. The Age Pension Work Bonus will be increased with non-assessable fortnightly earnings (from work) going from $250$300. Self-employed pensioners will be able to benefit from this incentive. This is positive encouragement for partially retired people to still earn a certain amount of income that won’t affect their age pension under the income test. As Budgets come and go, some of the announcements are implemented but in recent times, more and more have been knocked back because the government of the day hasn’t held power in the Senate
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Eat your way to peace of mind Ever noticed that your food choices are directly linked to your mood? Psychologist Kathryn Smith explains.
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hen mood is low, we often crave carbohydrates, sugar, or junk in an attempt to feed the foul creature. In contrast, when feeling content, we tend to make healthier choices, considering the long-term health benefits of the food rather than its immediate effect or release. It’s commonly known that carbohydrate and sugar cravings are due to a dip in serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain affecting mood and something carbo/sugars help fuel. But when low mood is more than a passing wave, a healthy diet is absolutely paramount. It is difficult to make healthy food choices when depressed, and often people in this state of mind fall into a trap of making poor food choices in an attempt to improve mood, all the while impairing physical health, brain function, motivation levels and capacity to exercise.
After a binge of junk food, feelings of guilt and disgust often creep in and exercise can fall to the wayside, as energy levels plummet. All in all, the attempt to improve a low mood was completely counterproductive. Being aware of your relationship with food and eating behaviour is an important first step to making healthier choices. Taking a moment to ask yourself “why” before you eat, will help you become a more mindful eater. The next step is finding a distraction or an alternative “comforter” to food. What do you love doing? What is another indulgence that can replace the habit of eating to improve mood? Mindful eating is a good practice to be in, whether you are suffering from depression or not. Although, it may be coined as the latest craze, in actual fact,
it’s more traditional than trendy; our grandparents would have eaten this way. It involves simple things like, sitting down to eat, not eating on the run, enjoying your food guilt-free and appreciating the nourishment it provides your body. Eating well may also improve energy levels, giving you the motivation to exercise, the best non-pharmaceutical drug around, with benefits too long to list. But in short, exercise will improve cognitive function and mood by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, while recuperating self-esteem with its positive cosmetic effects. If you are experiencing low mood or depression, the first step to wellness is to seek professional help. Taking a holistic approach by considering all of your lifestyle choices and relationship with food, will help you make good changes, for life. psychologyconsultants.com.au
LIVE AT HOME AND EAT WELL FEW seniors notice that their dietary requirements change with age, and as a result, they could be unknowingly malnourished, underweight, or increasing their risk of chronic disease. Not only is it increasingly a concern for the ageing population, but there are few effective solutions to assist the elderly in turning their health around and preventing malnutrition. Most seniors strive to stay at home independently for as long as they possibly can – but this could in fact be their undoing. People aged over 65 require foods high in protein, energy, and nutritional value to ensure optimal health and wellbeing. Having access to, or cooking their own healthy and wellbalanced meals each day, can prove difficult for seniors at home alone. Moving into a care facility with staff preparing meals daily is not necessarily the answer either, with studies showing up to 80 per cent of elderly people in aged care are in fact malnourished.
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NEVER TOO LATE TO GET MOVING FOR YOUR HEART’S SAKE ALMOST one in five Australian seniors feel too old to do physical activity, according to Heart Foundation research. Other barriers to being physically active included ill health, injury or disability (32 per cent of senior survey respondents), preferring to do other things (13 per cent) and not enjoying exercise (13 per cent). “The good news is that you’re never too old to benefit from physical activity,” Heart Foundation spokesman Trevor Shilton says. “Evidence shows that physical activity really is a wonder drug and the easiest thing you can do to improve your health.”
likely than younger Australians to be excited about getting active (29 per cent of seniors compared to 38 of younger Australians). Almost half of Australian seniors said walking for exercise was the last physical activity they had done for at least 30 minutes (49 per cent), followed by “played sport” (8 per cent) and “walking for transport” (6 per cent). Seniors are most likely to be active in urban parks or walking trails (40 per cent) or at home (27 per cent). To find out more about the Heart Foundation Walking visit walking.heartfoundation.org.au or call 13 11 12.
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BUYERS at over 50s lifestyle community Halcyon Glades can live out their dreams as a modern-day entertainer with the new homes in Halcyon’s Entertainers series. Halcyon Glades project director Marie Cone said buyers could purchase a new home from $469,000 and receive $15,000 worth of upgrades. “The Entertainer Series is the ideal lifestyle package for buyers opting to ‘upsize’ when downsizing,” she said. “The new homes are designed to appeal to people coming off acreage who want extra space, or for those who desire more space to entertain friends and family or simply relax.” Ms Cone said all homes featured a backyard that was 30 per cent larger than Halcyon’s standard homes and a patio that 40 per cent bigger, creating the
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perfect environment for undercover outdoor entertaining. “The larger backyard and patio means home owners have room to add their own touch, whether that’s a veggie garden, gardening shed or greenhouse,” she said. “It’s also great to have an undercover outdoor entertainment area, allowing home owners and their friends and family to enjoy the outside environment even on a rainy day.” The Entertainer Series features an exterior façade upgrade, 3kW solar panels with a 10-year warranty, a timber front door and split system 7kW airconditioning to the main living area. Only seven homes remain in the Entertainer Series. All homes feature a $5000 package inclusive of electric outdoor blinds on the back patio and a Harvey Norman voucher valued at $2500. Home owners at Halcyon Glades will be able to make use of the community’s new Pocket Park, a half-acre of open greenspace which includes a covered barbecue area, picnic tables and off-leash area to walk your dog. Visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au or call 1800 814 567.
Living Gems Caboolture to offer residents new facilities as part of its country club. LIVING Gems Caboolture opens to the public next month to celebrate the grand opening of the multi-million dollar country club. Living Gems General Manager Vlad Pullich said the company had brought a high-quality housing and lifestyle product to Caboolture. “Baby Boomers are demanding higher standards in over 50s living options with buyers focused on an active, social lifestyle and affordable, low maintenance homes,” he said. “Living Gems meets the affordability and security requirements of the 50 plus segment by offering affordable homes within a master planned community.” The opening of the multi-million dollar country club is an exciting milestone and will be open for all the see.
The country club is fitted with a lounge, bar, ballroom, golf simulator, 10-pin bowling and a cinema. Other facilities include a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, barbecue pavilion, gym, bowling green, tennis court, games room, hair salon, library, music room, workshop plus an art and craft studio. “We will have beautiful display homes open for viewing, each offering a modern design with impressive finishes starting at $357,000,” Mr Pullich said. “Visitors will enjoy a complimentary lunch, free refreshments and live jazz music in the premium country club.” Everyone is invited to view the country club and resort’s facilities on Saturday, June 16, from 10am to 3pm at 176 Torrens Rd, Caboolture.
FINE LIVING IN THE RAINFOREST HIDDEN in the foothills and surrounded by thriving rainforest, Nature’s Edge Buderim is an exclusive over 50s community offering architecturallydesigned homes at affordable prices. Award-winning architect Mark Hudson designed the home collection with nature in mind, while maintaining the structural integrity that has become synonymous with the Nature’s Edge Buderim name. With prices starting from $479,000 it
is affordable luxury at its best. There are no exit fees, stamp duty or body corporate fees and if you decide to sell, you keep 100 per cent of the capital gain. Home prices are less than the Buderim median, which makes selling the family home and buying a new home an attractive option. The 5-star $4 million Leisure Centre is now open, with a Teppanyaki barbecue on the expansive deck, cinema, bar,
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New Rat Pack Sebastiaan Scholtens, Greg Aspeling and Rhydian Lewis IT is 1960, at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, and the event was a show that lasted four weeks. Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack turned Las Vegas on its head in a wave of glitz, glamour and style. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford were to throw a party that would last for 10 years and was like nothing the world had ever seen. By day Frank and his gang of superstars would film scenes for the upcoming movie Oceans 11 and by night they would all take to the stage to sing, crack jokes and have a riot, all in front of a never ending full house. Now with The Rat Pack, the jubilation lives on. Greg Aspeling returns to Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) after his sold-out performance of The Kings of Swing in 2016 and is joined by Rhydian Lewis and Sebastiaan Scholtens.
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Together the trio will take to the stage at RPAC on Saturday June 23, as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin to transport the audience back in time to the golden age of Ol’ Blue Eyes and his famous Rat Pack. The Rat Pack brings an incredibly entertaining and wise cracking stage show packed with history, Aussie connections and all the timehonoured songs from these classic and unforgettable performers. This will be a celebration of the crooners of yester-year. Don’t delay as tickets are selling fast. Limited seats are available in the 2pm show and an extra show at 11am is now on sale. Tickets are $20-$29. Bookings RPAC Box Office 3829 8131 or visit rpac.com.au (booking fees are $4.10 by phone and $5 online per transaction).
WARM UP AT THE CHILLI FESTIVAL ROB Dunn of Australian Extreme Chilli Condiments started making chilli sauces at age 46 after spinal surgery ended his window-washing career. He says it was an “aha moment” inspired by English celebrity chef Jamie Oliver: “If you’ve got some left over chilli just bash them up a bit and put them in salt. It’ll flavour the salt, I don’t know why more people don’t do it, it’s brilliant!” Rob had been growing chillis since he was 17 and had always dabbled in making chilli sauces for family and friends. That was in 2014, and Rob is now winning international awards with his chilli products. Numerous chilli varieties feature in all Australian Extreme Chilli Condiments and all are grown locally. They range from “mild to wild”, and include the world’s hottest chilli - the Carolina
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The haul of trophies is a source of pride for Rob and his wife Rachel and affirms their decision to create a business that supports their passion for chilli and take on the global big guns of chilli-making. Meet Rob at Brisbane’s first family-friendly Chilli Festival at Bulimba Golf Club on Sunday, June 10.
BROADWAY SPECTACULAR THERE’S nothing like a classic Broadway theme to wrap up another memorable year of music-making by the entertaining Queensland Pops Orchestra. There are so many evergreens that enjoyed massive international success on Broadway, but equally important are the magical hit movie versions they spawned. In inimitable Queensland Pops Orchestra tradition, maestro Patrick Pickett has hit on a winner, drawing the very best Broadway moments from the goldmine of screen musical classics. Lucy Durack, one of Australia’s leading ladies of stage and screen with a list of
Lucy Durack major roles to her credit, will headline the concert. And after a standing ovation for the hugely successful Broadway & Beyond in 2017, the young feature artists from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University return for a spectacular encore performance for Broadway On Screen. Experience the thrill of the greatest musical theatre songs ever written – forever young,
thanks to the magic of the silver screen. Relive all those golden movie moments as Patrick Pickett and the Queensland Pops Orchestra take you on a star-studded journey of Broadway screen greats, brought to life by passionate young performers who give their all. QPAC has a long tradition of staging some of Broadway’s most outstanding musicals, and we hope the Queensland Pops Orchestra’s Broadway on Screen stirs some wonderful memories as we celebrate the Broadway movie genre at its immortal best. August 11, 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets QTIX or call 136 246
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WHAT’S ON St Lukes Theatre Society presents a classic Neil Simon comedy (By arrangement with OriginTm Theatrical, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.)
THE KINGFISHER A Comedy written by William Douglas Home Directed by Gar y O’Neill In this delightful comedy, a confirmed bachelor in his later years contemplates marriage to a younger widow.
RARE STAR WARS EXPERIENCE QUEENSLAND Symphony Orchestra will perform the score to Star Wars: A New Hope while the original film plays in high definition on a 12m screen. Since its release more than 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, ground-breaking special effects and musical scores composed by Williams. Set 30 years after The Phantom Menace, the fourth episode A New Hope, returns to the desert planet of Tatooine. A young Luke Skywalker begins to discover his destiny when, searching for a lost
droid, he is saved by reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi. A civil war rages in the galaxy, and Rebel forces struggle against the evil
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ENJOY an Afternoon with Audrey Hepburn with a classic double feature of two iconic 1950s movies back to back, on the big screen. The curtain rises at 1pm with Sabrina (1954) when Audrey stars with Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. In Funny Face (1957) at 3pm she joins Fred Astaire. Tickets: One movie $12, two movies $16. At 5pm is the Beatles’ debut movie A Hard Day’s Night (1964) followed by one hour of Beatles video clips and at 7.30pm,
Galactic Empire, Luke and Obi-Wan enlist the aid of hotshot pilot, Han Solo. Joined by the quirky droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, the unlikely team sets out to rescue Rebel leader Princess Leia and make use of the stolen plans to destroy the Empire’s ultimate weapon. In a legendary confrontation, the rogue group mounts an attack against the Death Star for a climactic battle with the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. With music by superstar composer Jon Williams, it is a not-to-be-missed experience. Saturday July 7, 1.30pm and 7pm. Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Booking qso.com.au/anewhope
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the 50th anniversary screening of the classic 1968 thriller Rosemary’s Baby starring Mia Farrow and directed by Roman Polanski. Saturday, June 23. Metro Arts, 109 Edward St, Brisbane CBD. Tickets $12 plus booking fee A week later, on June 30, dress up and head back to the ’70s at a dance party with the best music of the decade, themed performances and licensed bar. New Farm Bowls Club, 969 Brunswick St, New Farm. Tickets $10. Bookings kristianfletcher.com
ST LUKES Theatre Society this month presents the Neil Simon comedy The Kingfisher about a confirmed bachelor who in his later years contemplates marriage to a younger widow. It promises to be great entertainment with a talented cast. St Lukes Church Hall, 193 Ekibin Rd East, Tarragindi. June 22-23, 25, 27, 29-30 at 7.30pm and June 23 and 30 at 2pm. Adults $20 concessions $15. Bookings 3255 6675 or bookings@stlukes theatre.asn.au
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FREE EXHIBITION PEEPS INTO THE QPAC ARCHIVES GET a glimpse of Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) vast Museum collection in the new free exhibition Show and Tell, in the Centre’s Tony Gould Gallery. Show and Tell explores the power of objects and artefacts, including costumes, photographs, posters, programs and more, and unearths serendipitous connections between people and stories, times and places to take audiences on a theatrical ramble down memory lane. QPAC Museum collects and cares for Queensland’s performing arts heritage and provides community access to the collection through exhibitions, public programs and research facilities. Its collection is home to more than 70,000 objects and artefacts, comprising costumes, set and costume designs, programs, recordings and other memorabilia. Highlights visitors to Show and Tell
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will see include a sequinned leotard made and worn by internationally famous aerialist Olga Varona in the 1940s; a display of autographed photographs from Anna Pavlova, Gladys Moncrief and an array of 1920s vaudevillians; and a costume worn by Dame Joan Sutherland in her famous performance of Lucia di Lammermoor at Her Majesty’s Theatre in 1965. QPAC Museum sources material from around Queensland - amateur or professional, big or small, established or emerging - to build a collection that paints a picture of live performance in Queensland. Much of what is held in the collection documents Queensland’s level of community participation in the arts. The Tony Gould Gallery became a permanent QPAC Museum exhibition space in 1997. The exhibition is on until June 16 and then July 10 to September 1.
LES MISERABLES IS BACK A NEW production of Les Miserables comes to the stage at the Iona Performing Arts Centre, Lindum, from June 23 to July 7. Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 65 million people worldwide, it is the epic and uplifting story about survival of the human spirit based on Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name. With memorable signature songs such as One Day More, At the End of the Day, and Bring Him Home, Les Misérables stars 52 talented Brisbane performers and a live orchestra. Book online at savoyards.com.au or call 3893 4321.
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REDLANDS Spinners and Weavers will showcase their activities for those with an interest in yarn and fibre or who would like to learn how to spin, at the annual Warped and Twisted open day. The line-up includes a display and demonstration of antique spinning wheels, yarn, fibre, handmade soaps, embroidery, stationery and pottery yarn bowls for sale and a fashion parade. It will be held at the Redland Performing Arts Centre, 2-16 Middle St, Cleveland 9am-3pm on Tuesday, June 19. Entry is $5 which covers morning tea and a lucky door prize entry. Call 0477 852 985.
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The wild and wonderful land of fire and ice The name gives a hint it might be a tad chilly, but the spectacular and remote landscapes of Iceland makes it well worthwhile layering up with winter woollies and heading out to explore the land of fire and ice, writes DOT WHITTINGTON.
The geyser shoots up through the icy ground about every five to 10 minutes at Laugarvatn.
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t was a beautiful, clear, sunny afternoon when we arrived at Keflavik, picked up the hire care at the airport and set off to Reykjavik where the main street of the Icelandic capital is more like that of a small town. It’s not surprising, as the whole of Iceland has a population of only 335,000 and even though two-thirds of them live in the capital, it’s still not enough to call it a big city. It’s March, and I expected it would be spring, but it appears there are only two seasons, freezing cold and not quite so cold. The highest temperature ever recorded in Iceland was 30.5C in 1939! A piece of trivia comes to mind – Iceland was named by explorers from the south who found it remarkably icy, while Greenland was named by explorers coming from the north who found it surprisingly green. In fairness, Iceland is greener and
Greenland is icier so I remind myself of this as I pull on hat, scarf, gloves and yet another layer of clothes before heading out. There’s a bone-biting wind and waterbirds cluster in a corner of the town pond that’s not covered in ice, but there’s not a cloud in the sky as the sun sets over Arctic blue waters around 7pm. The biggest shock at this point is the price of food. It is expensive, and that’s without testing smoked puffin and a whale peppersteak. Four tiny dumplings for $24, and then it’s off to the supermarket to check out some dining options for the next 10 days. It’s not cheap either, but when you think this is a small island that’s covered in ice where most food must come in from Europe, it is hardly surprising. The next day the Winter Wonderland Magic tour begins in earnest. The Iceland Tours 11-day package is heartily recommended. It includes hire
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car, bed and breakfast, and a comprehensive itinerary detailing where to head each day and what not to miss on the way, complete with mileages and expected travel times. For the most part, navigation is by GPS coordinates rather than name, which works well as most places are unpronounceable and impossible to spell. There is only one main road circumnavigating the island – a total length of 1300km – with some, but not a lot, smaller roads leading off to sightseeing spots and tiny clusters of houses, so it is hard to get lost. Daily distances are an average of only 300km. It seems to be an icy version of the Outback, with few roads and houses so remote you wonder how anyone could live there. First is the day of waterfalls, lots and lots of them and most of them frozen. Pingvellir National Park is world heritage and a geological wonder of the world. You can see the effects of tectonic plate movement, cracks and fissures in the earth’s surface. It’s a desolate and barren landscape and a surprising place for the first Icelandic parliament to have been founded in the 10th century. Picnic tables encased in ice are a sign that this will be a different place in that brief window they call summer. A dog sled team leaves it tracks across the wilderness. Among the frozen waterfalls is a thermal area where steam billows out of the ice, boiling pools and a geyser at Laugarvatn. Strokkur, the main hot spring, fires up every five to 10 minutes. Gullfoss the “golden waterfall” drops into a deep ravine and is billed as one of the country’s most beautiful. Then there is Skogafoss, the highest in Iceland. The landscape swings from volcanic rock to snow and ice.
A fjord emerges bright blue from the white. The next day is glaciers. Lots of them. Through lava fields known as the Black Desert of Myrdalssandur and Eldhraun (lava of fire) formed during a huge eruption in 1783, we arrive in Skaftafell National Park at the base of Vatnajokull, the largest glacier in Europe. Glaciers lined up one after another, ooze out of the mountains. A beach the “polar” opposite of Queensland is clean black sand dotted with chunks of crystal clear ice and icebergs sit at the surf’s edge. Any white is snow. The ice washes down from a nearby glacier and into the spectacular Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon before breaking up into huge chunks and floating down a fast-flowing river to wash up on the beach. Day three and it’s fjords. Lots of them too, as we head north along the east coast and then west to Egilsstadir. The Almannaskard tunnel replaced a steep and narrow pass that regularly cut traffic during winter. Thank goodness, as there was to be enough winding around fjords and over mountains on icy roads while the snow comes down in clouds. Fortunately, rather than snow chains, the car’s tyres have metal studs which give good grip in the ice. And of course, we are driving much slower than the continued page 34 >
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Clear skies and icy roads but driving is not as precarious as it might appear. average Icelander, although the speed limit is always 90kmh on road No.1. At Djupivogur we see one of the few manmade attractions. Eggin, a sculpture by Sigurdur Gudmundsson, is a series of 34 giant stone eggs sitting on plinths around the harbour. The drive passes spectacular towering mountains on one side and sparkling blue water on the other. Eggilsstadir is the main town of East Iceland and is on the 35km long Lake Logurinn, Iceland’s third largest. Heading into north Iceland and Lake Myvatn, it’s
snowing, a lot, as we pass volcanoes, craters, lava fields and thermal pools. It’s a lunar landscape through the Modrudalur highlands of the north-east. High cliffs and rugged snow-capped mountains look like a cluster of peaks in an alpine range. Deep white snow over black lava rocks looks like choc chip icecream as far as the eye can see, while snow drifts dust the mountain tops like icing sugar on a muffin. We are now about halfway around and it’s again a monochromatic
landscape, as pure as the driven snow. Dettifoss, Iceland’s most powerful waterfall, is 100m wide and thunders 44m into a deep gorge. We also pass another sulphurous hot spring area Iceland’s largest. Through fields of fat marshmallow snow stop at the 12m Godafoss waterfall “waterfall of the gods”. In the year 1000 a chieftain was entrusted with deciding if Icelanders should adopt the Christian faith. When his decision was formally accepted, he went home and threw his statues of pagan gods into the waterfall, hence the name. Akureyri, the capital of the north, is at the end of a fjord and it was literally breath-taking as it appeared bright blue out of the white. It has a population of about 15,000, an imposing church and an outdoor swimming pool. An Icelandic swim team training in the pool brings to mind the Jamaican bob-sledders. Heading south to Borganes, the roads are still ice covered through a valley of heath most of it dusted in snow, and stop at the Glaumbaer turf houses. Even the fence is made of turf. The buildings are extremely well preserved and to think people lived here is mind boggling. Next stop is the Grabrok volcano, a cone-shaped mountain formed in an eruption 2-3000 years ago. We climb to the top and walk around the crater.
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BOOK REVIEW
ELIZABETH PASCOE
Lale was picked from the street, imprisoned and eventually interred in Auschwitz. He was appointed assistant to the head tattooist, learning how to brand prisoners with the numbers which would identify them. On becoming sole tattooist he is able to move around the prison more freely and puts this to good purpose helping other prisoners. One morning a young woman comes to be branded and while rubbing the green ink over the tattoo he looks into the most beautiful eyes and, as they say in the classics, he’s a goner. This is a love story tenderly told which takes many twists and turns. I thoroughly recommend this book. As Lale said, “every day you wake up alive it’s a good day”.
TONY HARRINGTON
This is a heart-warming tale of survival against all the odds. The theme running through the book is that some humans will do anything to survive and live another day. The author has an easy to read and flowing writing style which makes you able to complete the book in one session. Although the brutality and horrors of the death camp are described I didn’t feel them viscerally. I felt this was the book’s biggest weakness. The love story was the best bit for me. A quote from the book says it all “ ... the salvation of Man is through love”. Love and kindness to others prevail over hatred and barbaric intolerance. A good read 7/10
BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT I have avoided Holocaust books because of the horrific and unimaginable misery inflicted on Jews by the Nazis. However, this book is a believable story about survival in the brutal and ruthless environment of Auschwitz and Birkenau. Lale, a Slovakian Jew, is determined to survive by “doing whatever has to be done” including working for the Nazis as the tattooist. He is courageous and clever, building networks that contribute to the survival of other prisoners including Gita, a girl who steals his heart while tattooing her number on her arm. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and character description – clear, concise and unforgettable.
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I have read many books about Auschwitz over the years but this one is in a league of its own. That Lale and Gita could meet and find such love and survive in such a brutal, unforgiving environment is in itself a miracle. Heather Morris has written their story with such respect and passion I was in tears on many occasions. Their story is heart wrenching but at the same time enlightening and shows the strength of character of Lale and his determination to survive the cruelty of Auschwitz so that he could live out his life with his beloved Gita. Do yourself a favour and read this book. I could not put it down.
This is the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia where their son was born. Like many survivors, they told few people their story but when Gita died, Lale could no longer carry the burden alone and chose to tell his story. He had been given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival— literally scratching numbers into arms to create what would become a potent symbol of the Holocaust. One of those in line to be tattooed was a young girl called Gita.
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MARY BARBER This is a tremendous book and very powerful. Heather Morris has done a great job in being a scribe and voice for Auschwitz survivor Lale Sokolov. It’s both a love story and a window into the horrors of everyday life in the concentration camp. It shows the frictions, abuses, risk-taking and love-in-action of those who sought to survive, not knowing when the end would come. I am glad that Mr Sokolov decided to tell his story. It’s a courageous and important gift to humanity from an old man nearing the end of his life. Thank you Mr Sokolov.
Personally, like probably most of us, I have read or watched documentaries about the Nazi concentration camps with incredulity and horror that ordinary people could endure such deprivation and cruelty. How could we have any idea of what it was like really! We shake our heads and move on. This Auschwitz story is different. It personalises and transports the reader into the day by day existence of Lale (the tattooist) and Gita and the love that grew between them over three years. The main characters are historically authentic and the photos of Lale and Gita as they aged during their years of freedom brought tears to my eyes. It is the ultimate depiction of survival and triumph. What a legacy has been left by Lale who, over three years of interviews, “told his story piecemeal, sometimes slowly and sometimes at bullet-pace”. Thank you to first time author Heather Morris who wrote a moving and memorable story. It is a story we all need to read and remember, especially high school students. Lest we forget.
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Your aim is to change the top word one letter at a time, each time rearranging the letters to create a new word. Perform one such permutation for each blank line until you arrive at the last word. There may be more than one correct solution.
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