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obody ever married with the thought it might end. When we said “until death us do part”, we meant it. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always turn out the way we plan, dream and hope. Times have changed a lot since the social revolution of the 1960s. Divorce has become easier and lost its stigma, and there is no longer the social pressure to stay in a marriage that isn’t working out as it was supposed to. Indeed, the number of “silver splitters” is rising but at the same time, many are prepared to give marriage a second chance. While some might say “once bitten, twice shy” or “no kids, no need to

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Contents marry” others are finding new happiness in wedded bliss. And it can happen at any age. Stories abound of octogenarians signing up again. I recently asked a divorced friend why she would marry again and she said it was simply a matter of selfesteem. After the perceived failure of a broken marriage, not of her own making, it would be a sign for all to see, particularly herself, that she was happy and prepared to commit. Others have said there are certain financial advantages or it’s something to make the kids happy. And of course, there is the biggest and best reason of all — love and commitment. Renae Spinks asks “why not tie the knot?” in this month’s report on couples who play the wedding game again. She discovers an emerging trend of second-timers loving life. Perhaps it’s worth looking up some of the tips Kay McMahon, soon to be mother of the bride, discovered in a 1913 guide for successful wives.

Dorothy Whittington, Editor

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Taking a more mature approach to marriage can still be fun There has been plenty said about the rise of Grey Divorcees, the growing number of couples who are ready to call it quits on a long marriage when they are past 50. But, writes RENAE SPINKS, there are also those who are keen to give marriage a second chance and are tying the knot again.

Dave and Maria Harvey were keen to make the marriage commitment.

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he thought of getting married can be daunting at any age, but the good news is, if you’re over 50, you’re more likely to know what you want and have the confidence to make it happen. And while the marriage rate for over-50s is tiny (3.3 per 1000 for men and 2.2 per 1000 for women, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data), for those who do choose to walk down the aisle, it is all about the love. Brisbane couple Maria and Dave Harvey tied the knot late last year, after 10 years living together. At ages 52 and 55 respectively, it was the second marriage for both. “We got engaged fairly early on … and we just decided after the 10th year together that we really wanted to make that marriage commitment,” Maria says. “I particularly wanted to have Dave’s name. I just wanted to tell the world that he was my husband.” Dave, ever the joker, says it was because they were sick of living in sin. Nevertheless, they were still nervous about telling Dave’s adult children turned out to be very happy with the plan. Other family and friends were somewhat bemused, asking: Why bother? “My father asked me that question and I said to him: No.1, ‘I love him; and No.2, because I want to take Dave’s name

and I want to be married to him’,” Maria says. Dave contends it’s because he’s a good catch. Despite the end of her first marriage, Maria had no qualms about doing it again. “I didn’t think I’d ever trust again – for a lot of women it’s a trust thing – but from the moment I met Dave, I’ve never not trusted him. That’s why I knew he was the man for me.” Others raised misgivings about financial circumstances and inheritances. “You just have to be true to yourselves and talk,” Maria says. “Make sure that you’re really open with each other. We were together for so long it didn’t really

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Richard and Kathy take their vows at their wedding ceremony with celebrant Natalie Skye, who specialises in elopement packages. status; and reassess their superannuation. And then there are wedding costs to consider. MoneySmart says the average Australian wedding costs $36,000. But for many older couples, an expensive wedding is not a priority. Brisbane-based marriage celebrant Laurie Pollard of The Wedding Wanderer says older couples tend to prefer a low-key ceremony where adult children are very much part of the day. “They still want their friends and family around to celebrate, and they still want to say ‘I love you, you’re mine forever’,” Laurie says. “If anything it’s probably a little bit more emotional because usually if there’s a second marriage – a marriage doesn’t end for good reasons. I’ve found it’s a huge weight lifted off their shoulders.”

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Laurie says older couples tend to be more grounded with life experience and less superficial. And they’re smarter with their money, opting for backyard weddings or choosing smaller venues, with less lavish meals. “It might be just having a ceremony and a little cocktail afterwards, not necessarily the big buffet,” he says. “If they’re in their 50s, too, they’re quite financial so they tend to spend the money on their honeymoons instead. They know the value of a good holiday.” Some prefer to combine their ceremony with their honeymoon, opting for a modern-day “elopement”. Natalie Skye, of Noosa-based Fancy & Free offers elopement packages for up to 20 guests at outdoor locations. She has a range of packages, including

a bohemian-style teepee; Champagne; chocolates; witnesses; a mobile hair and make-up artist; a 1.5-hour photo shoot; bouquet and music. At just under $3000, it’s about a tenth of the price of the average wedding. “A lot of people are actually opting to go with the elopements. They’ve already got children, a mortgage, and they’re being a bit smarter and savvier about how they spend their money,” Natalie says. “They realise it’s about the commitment of their love and their union, as opposed to putting on the show for their family or friends. “When they pick Noosa, it’s a destination holiday for them. They bring along their nearest and dearest family and friends, and everyone tends to have a

holiday over a period of a week or so. That’s actually their honeymoon as well. They have a beautiful time with their families in paradise and they’re getting married.” Natalie says a ceremony that incorporates the whole family, including children and grandchildren, is very important for older couples, adding that adult children with mortgages cannot always afford to jet off overseas for a wedding, so Noosa is a nice compromise. Most elopement ceremonies tend to be held during the day, followed by a lunch reception. “They have a long, lazy lunch where they can just sit there and watch the surf roll in and enjoy the family and wine and food with a great view,” she says. “The grandchildren can get to bed on time, and everyone can get up early the next morning for a surf. “The majority of people over 50 are fairly relaxed. They’ve done it before so they’re not really too fussed on having everything absolutely perfect. Most are really wanting it to be about them and about their love.” For Maria and Dave, the emphasis was on fun. They had a garden wedding in their backyard, in contrast to Maria’s full white wedding, and Dave’s registry office wedding the first time around. “It is more about family celebration. This time we knew what was important to us,” Maria says. Family members each had a special part in the day, although they did not have formal roles. “We didn’t have a buck’s night, we didn’t have a hen’s night, we didn’t have to worry about bridesmaids dresses and shoes and all the other kerfuffle that people go through.” continued over>

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After the ceremony, they cut the cake, had Champagne and afternoon tea – and more Champagne – then everyone piled off into Fortitude Valley for a teppanyaki feast. “It wasn’t expensive, but it was perfect.” They saved their hard-earned cash for a honeymoon in Tahiti. Maria has this encouragement for older couples considering marriage: live life. “Just because we’re older, why can’t we get married? We really had the best time,” she says. “Why not have fun, why not have a laugh, why not enjoy life?”

Another inexpensive option, favoured by 87 couples aged over 50 in Brisbane last year, is a registry wedding, which costs $549 or less. The Brisbane Registry has recently moved to new premises in Ann St, featuring a marble backdrop, modern chandelier, and sprawling views of Brisbane City and surrounding suburbs. We asked registry celebrant Tuaa Laumoli what a registry wedding involves. What do you most like about the weddings you have conducted? I like being at the beginning of the couple’s journey, where they commit themselves to each other, as well as having fun by making it memorable because they have chosen the registry to do their wedding. What’s involved in a registry wedding? A couple will contact the registry either via phone, email, in person or online to book a time to discuss with a registry officer about a registry wedding. Couples are sent confirmation of their interview time/ date with a fact sheet and a Notice of Intent to Marry form to complete prior to the interview. Couples are advised of the legal

THE GREY DIVORCEES The divorce rate among people aged 50 and over has doubled in the past two decades, so much so the phrases Grey Divorcees or Silver Splitters have been coined. Between 2010 and mid-2013, more than 3600 couples in which one partner was aged 70 or over, lodged divorce applications. In 2011, 15.2 per cent of women aged over 50 were initiating divorces.

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HEALTHY REMINDER TO CHECK BEFORE PREMIUMS GO UP Consumer group Choice is calling on the Federal Government to force health insurers to give clearer information and remove tax benefits on junk policies. After premiums increase by an average of 4.84 per cent on April 1, private health insurance customers will have been hit with a 54.6 per cent cumulative price increase since 2009. “Worryingly, this latest price increase will see many consumers downgrade to poor-value policies, so we think it’s time for the Federal Government to take action,” Choice’s Tom Godfrey says. Choice last month launched a free website called DoINeedHealthInsurance. com.au to help navigate the complex health insurance market. The site asks a few simple questions to help you decide if you actually need private hospital cover. “Private cover is unaffordable and often unnecessary for many consumers,”

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ONLINE ROMANCE CAN END IN TEARS AND EMPTY POCKETS The ACCC is warning anyone looking for romance online to be wary of scammers, with social media now the most common method used to engage potential victims. In 2016, 4100 Australians contacted the ACCC’s Scamwatch service to report dating and romance scams. More than $25 million was lost, the largest amount lost to any type of scam. Statistics also show that Facebook is a popular contact method used by romance scammers, and that those aged 45 and over are most likely to be affected. “Reports of dating and romance scams increased by more than a third in 2016 and, sadly, the amount of money reported lost has also increased by about $3 million compared to 2015,” ACCC deputy chairman Delia Rickard says.

“Romance scammers are getting increasingly manipulative, so if you are going online to look for love, it’s vital you recognise the warning signs, particularly when using dating websites or apps or if you’re contacted by someone you don’t know through social media.” Look for telltale signs such as inconsistencies in their stories. For example, do they say they are university educated but have poor English and grammar? After gaining your trust – often waiting weeks, months or even years – they tell you an elaborate story involving some crisis, or plan to travel to see you and ask for money, gifts or your bank account/credit card details. Visit scamwatch.gov.au

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DAVID Parmiter missed that most annoying part of Australian English, the “you know” sprinkled throughout sloppy language. Even the so-called welleducated and academics use it frequently. And then there’s the revolting Americanisms that permeate our language: Draw down for withdrawal or reduction; going forward for the future; the horrible word outage for blackout; lockdown for lock up. These are just a few examples of the plethora of hideous imports. Australians seem to think if it’s from overseas, it must be superior. And of course when they open their mouth to sing, it’s to ape the American whining accent. Do they know what sycophancy is? I still use good language of the anglophile as espoused by Alistair Cooke in his (ironically titled) Letter from America. Ya know, like, this’s damn annoyink! John Armstrong THERE are many occasions when I

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Have your say. Send letters to Editor, Your Time Magazine, PO Box 6362, Maroochydore BC 4558 or email editor@yourtimemagazine.com.au bristle at how the English language is used today just as Judy Campbell does (YT, Feb). Then I read David Parmiter’s article Get out the dictionary, English is changing, a couple of pages further on. Also very true. Perhaps it is just that the rate of change in the use of English has speeded up of late, thanks to modern technology, email, iPads, Facebook, Twitter and so on. I read recently about how widely popular the use of those little yellow symbols called emoticons are becoming instead of writing a string of words to explain how we feel. I wonder how long it will be before these appear in our standard dictionaries? Brian Robertson

I HAVE had some criticisms over my Watch Your Language column recently. My sister, in England, has told me off for using “but” and “and” to begin a sentence. And worse, to begin a

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OUR CANCER SURVIVAL RATES CONTINUE TO IMPROVE The cancer death rate has continued to fall, from 209 deaths per 100,000 people in 1982 to an estimated 161 per 100,000 in 2017. The decrease is attributed to a decline in the incidence of prostate cancer. The latest cancer report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveals that cancer continues to be more common in males, with 54 per cent of diagnosed cases expected to be men this year. Breast cancer in females is expected to be the most common type of cancer diagnosed. The report, Cancer in Australia 2017, estimates that over 134,000 new cases of

cancer will be diagnosed in Australia in 2017 – an average of 367 diagnoses each day and 2.8 times as high as in 1982. “The rate of new cancer cases rose from 383 per 100,000 people in 1982 to a peak of 504 per 100,000 in 2008, before falling to an expected rate of 470 per 100,000 people in 2017,” AIHW spokesman Justin Harvey says. Survival rates have improved substantially, with five-year survival increasing from 48 per cent in 1984-1988 to 68 per cent in 2009-2013. According to the World Health Organization comparisons, Australians generally have better cancer survival rates than other countries.

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COIN HONOURS FALLEN The Royal Australian Mint has released a special collectable commemorative 20 cent coin on the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke by Japanese forces during the evacuation of medical staff and the wounded from Singapore. Despite a number of survivors making it to Radji Beach, the servicemen were bayoneted and nurses were shot. Nurse Vivian Bullwinkel was the only Australian to survive. “This coin recognises a significant part of Australia’s war history which demonstrates the horrific experience many endured for our country, unimaginable to many of us today,” Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid says. The coin design depicts the SS Vyner Brooke’s torturous journey while the packaging features several images including a group photo of the Australian war nurses. Only 20,000 coins will be released retailing for $10 each from eshop.ramint. gov.au or phone 1300 652 020.

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All the way down Lovers Lane with Chaucer Modern pop songs, with their tales of love found, lost and betrayed, have their roots in Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, writes DAVID PARMITER

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hen April, with its sweet showers, has pierced the drought of March to its very root, and bathed every human vein with such goodness as is born into every flower; when Zephyrus also with his sweet breath has brought to life into every woodland and heath the tender young shoots ... then people long to go on pilgrimages ... and especially from the end of every shire in England they wend their way to Canterbury.” Sweet, poetic language welcoming the Spring and announcing the social season of devout pilgrimages to the tomb of Thomas à Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, there hopefully to receive absolution for their sins. This is the language of Geoffrey Chaucer, writing at the end of the 14th century. He wrote in Middle English, which was an amalgam of Old English and Old French. The spelling may be different and the pronunciation certainly was more like French; but now you will be able to read and understand the original language in Chaucer’s masterwork the Prologue to the Canterbury Tales: Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote

The droughte of March hath percéd to the roote, And bathed every veyne with swich licour Of which vertu engendred is the flour; When Zephyrus also with his swete breeth Inspiréd hath in every holt and heeth The tendre croppes, ... Than longen folk to goon on pilgrimages, ... And specially, from every shires end Of Engelond, to Canterbury they wende. Now that wasn’t very difficult. The English language of the Middle Ages is not so far removed from our modern language after all, is it? And when proclaimed with feeling you can imagine the group of 29 travellers on horseback meeting for the first time as a tourist group, who will while away the journey and the evenings in various taverns by telling tales. Some of them are fairytales, some courtly tales of knights and their ladies and some of them bawdy tales of marital dalliance and jealous repercussions. If you think modern women’s magazines are scurrilous scandal sheets, wait until you read The Wife of Bath’s Tale. She had more husbands than Elizabeth Taylor. And as for where the Miller stuck his

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red-hot branding iron ... well poor old Absolon couldn’t sit down for a month. To quote Monty Python, when it comes to narrative poetry, Geoffrey Chaucer was “just a very naughty boy”. For modern students of the English language, however, the Canterbury Tales provides a rich source of appreciation for the etymology of words. “Wende” for example, is the third person plural of “to wenden” meaning to go or to wander; it also explains why we say “they go” today but “they went” last week. We do not say “they goed” but “they will go” tomorrow; not “wende”. No wonder foreigners find English a mongrel of a language to learn. Geoffrey Chaucer was in many ways the first English poet, both in form and in

content. Born in 1340, he became in turn a courtier, soldier, and diplomat; and in 1374, he was made comptroller of customs in the port of London. He died in 1400. His travels through Europe gave him a close knowledge of French and Italian literary traditions, and one of his first works was a translation of the French classic La Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). This ballad of courtly love not only gave him the writing discipline of this landmark work, but also enriched his (and our) vocabulary with the French words of chivalry and romance – the language of love. One critic describes Chaucer’s importance in the history of the English language thus: “To wed the vocabulary of his native land to the courtliness of France was his first essential task. He recast English words – that is, surviving words of Teutonic origin and acclimatised words of French origin – in the moulds of the French poets. He expressed in English all the graces and refinements he found in the poetry of France.” See for yourself and admire his language.

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HISTORY

When news took time to spread and the grapevine ruled The diary of Buderim pioneer Joseph Dixon provides insight to late 19th century communication and, writes AUDIENNE BLYTH, the challenges of romance. depots on the Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers. In 1876, Joseph Dixon recalls he went down to meet the steamer Agnes which was bringing three new workmen for him. He was told that one of the men had gone ashore on Bribie and Captain Clark had sent two men to look for him. The two men were still missing when the missing man was later picked up on

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ettlers could send a telegram via the telegraph line which was built beside the Brisbane to Gympie Road in 1868, after the Gympie gold discovery in 1867. In the 1870s, settlers were dependent on the little steamers bringing news and delivering passengers and supplies from Brisbane. On the return journey the steamers carried away timber and produce from

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Bribie’s seaward side. The grapevine was a sure method of communication and the news was spread among the timbergetters, raftsmen and passing steamers. Telegraph offices were few and far between but Dixon decided to ride to the police station at Cobb’s Camp (Woombye) to advise that the man had been found but the other two men were missing. A policeman then rode to the nearest Telegraph Office which was at Maroochy (Yandina) to send a telegram to the Caboolture Telegraph Office, giving an alert for the lost men. Eventually the workmen were picked up and arrived at Dixon’s establishment where they were greatly needed to work in the Sunshine Coast’s first sugar mill. Another reminiscence by Joseph

Dixon is about romance and marriage. Although he had built a comfortable slab house with a big fireplace and made the furniture in his spare time – sofa, safe, dresser and washstand – his life was lonely. However, a friend introduced him to the Fielding family and their daughters living at Eagle Farm and he began a correspondence with Alice, the eldest. So began a courtship that involved a round trip on horseback from Buderim of 140 miles. Dixon and Alice Fielding were married on July 24, 1873. After the ceremony and breakfast they rode 42 miles to the Glass Mountains Hotel (Bankfoot House). He recalled that he proudly provided a very fine pony for Alice to ride and a new saddle. How brave and trusting Alice was, riding into the bush and not actually knowing to where or to what. The following day they arrived at Buderim. A neighbour had tidied the house and left a loaf of bread. Such was their humble start in life. All went well as they went on to celebrate their Golden Wedding with their five children and numerous grandchildren.

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Mary nudges a century after a full life in the fast lane At 99, Mary Murray has just had her driver’s licence renewed, but that, writes DOT WHITTINGTON is par for the course for this “dame formidable”.

ge has not mellowed Mary Murray. She is still as forthright, strongminded and sharp witted as she has always been. Born in Bundaberg on January 8, 1918, she worked as a nurse; joined the army during World War II; became a winning rally driver; was wife to Fred, one of Maroochy Shire’s most respected chairmen; raised six children; ran a successful welfare committee – and has never suffered fools gladly. And now, at the grand old age of 99, she’s still playing bridge – and driving. After her birthday, she checked with her optometrist to see if she needed glasses for driving. She tells the story like only Mary can: “All you need to drive is vision and confidence,” says the woman who had a driving school in Nambour from 1954-56, the first in Queensland to be run by a . “Having had the check I thought I would go down to the Transport Department and get my licence renewed. I wanted to use my walking stick not a walking frame, so when they called my name I wobbled over to the desk. “The girl ticked all the boxes and then said, ‘how long do you want it for? Five years?’ “I burst out laughing. I would be 104! “I replied I would take it for just two years. I should have taken it for five last time though. Then I wobbled out and drove home.” Mary learnt to drive at 27 – that’s a lifetime, 72 years ago. “I was in Charters Towers, six months pregnant with twins and had two dogs in an old Chevvy utility. The sergeant was a friend of Fred’s so I was sent out with the young constable. “I told him, ‘I have too much regard for my dogs, so you’ll be safe’. He tried to trap me with doubling the clutch, but I got my licence.” She went on to become the top female rally driver in Queensland and make a name for herself in the Ampol trials of the 1950s, but says “the men couldn’t beat me because Fred

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Hospital on Moreton Island. She was disappointed when, after a fall that crushed a disc in her back, she missed her posting to Africa and the 112ACH went without her. Instead, she spent two years in the Army at the 116 Australian General Hospital at Charters Towers. It was here that Lieutenant Mary Malpas met Fred Murray, a young surveyor. They were married on December 20, 1943 in Charters Towers. Their first children were twins, Gwendoline and Mark,

“I thought that as far as I was concerned that was it, but I’m still here.”

Mary Murray is still sprightly — and playing bridge competitively. was such a good navigator”. Fred and Mary took part in the first Telegraph trial and later started a car club in Nambour, where they had arrived in 1946. She earned the nickname “Muddy Mary” in her first rally. “The navigator, who wasn’t Fred, sent me west instead of east and we got stuck in the mud on a farm, so I got out and said he could drive. I walked around the back of the car just as he sent up a burst of mud that went all over my face and that’s how I became known as Muddy Mary,” she says. She was three times rally trial champion in Queensland and when Fred got the bug, they signed up in the first Ampol trial. “I drove every inch of the trial in 1958. It was 12,000 miles. Fred and I won the first married couple award and I got the women’s award. We kept doing the rallies and won most of them.” During the second Ampol trial, they came in late to the Tamworth Show pavilion,

where the teams were staying. “It was late and it was crowded so I was put in between the men and they said I would get away with it if I kept my head down,” she recalls with a laugh. “The next day though came the announcement that Mary Murray had slept with 150 men at the Tamworth Pavilion. They were good days.” Their last trial was in a Cortina in 1958. They won the $100 prize and Mary was proud to say that a 40-year-old mother of five was the winner. She trained as a nurse and started at 19 at St Martin’s in Brisbane. After a year, she applied for the army, but was rejected because she was under 25, so applied to do her midwifery. When the Army realised there was a shortage of nurses and the age was reduced to 21, she applied again but was rejected until she had finished her midwifery. Finally she was measured for her uniform and appointed to the 6th Australian Camp

followed by Arthur “Boo”, Jane and Kate and when Mary was 49, they adopted Leisel. “So that’s six children, 14 grandchildren, and 13.5 great grandchildren – and make sure you write down the 0.5,” she says. Mary has also known devastating heartache. Her son Boo, who had served in Vietnam, was killed in a car accident at the age of 27 in 1973

and her daughter Jane died after a six-week illness in 2008. Fred died in 1996 after a stroke. Nevertheless, the woman who ran the Mary Murray Welfare Committee for nine years, raising more than $400,000 for local charities, is not one to give up. “I slowed down in 2011 when I broke my hip, then in 2012, I broke my pelvis in three places and in 2013, I broke my pelvis in two places,” she says. “I thought that as far as I was concerned that was it, but I’m still here.” She still plays bridge, competitively, four times a week, although she now only drives to her Buderim club, the one she helped found in 1980 (“I’m never going to make 500 dozen lamingtons again like I did for the bridge club. I have never eaten them since”) and accepts a ride to the Nambour game on a Wednesday. For someone who can remember when bullock wagons went up Currie St in Nambour and whose first stay in Maroochydore was in a CWA cottage with young twins, Mary Murray is remarkably agile and high-spirited. “I use a walking frame around the house but I still do the washing though,” she says. “The trouble is there are few of my friends left now.”

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FASHION

Good Victorian brides took advice aplenty from mother For mothers there’s still nothing quite as exciting as your daughter getting married, writes KAY McMAHON, and in 1913, there was much to be shared between mother and daughter before the nuptials.

showers, and made for plenty of entertainment at a 2017 event. The preface states that “Art is a hard mistress, and there is no art quite so hard as that of being a wife. So many women exhaust their artistic power in getting married, which is, after all, a comparatively easy business. It takes a perfect artist to remain married – married in the perfect sense of the term – but most of us have to be content to muddle through.” The remainder is divided into sections such as Personalities, How to Avoid Discord, Evenings at Home, Household Management, Financial Matters, Dress and Children.

Krista McMahon at her bridal shower. One bright young guest added a small book titled Don’ts for Wives written in 1913 by Blanche Ebbutt. This must have been a bestseller for those left-over Victorian

So here are some fashion tips from 1913. • Don’t be satisfied to let your husband work overtime to earn money for frocks for you. Manage with fewer frocks. • Don’t dress badly, even if your allowance is small. If you can’t have new gowns with every fleeting change of fashion, never have them made in an extreme style, so that they may not be too accurately dated. Let them be of good material, dainty, and well cut;

there is nothing gained by being dowdy. • Don’t take your husband on a laborious shopping expedition, and expect him to remain good-tempered throughout. If you want his advice on some special dress purchase, arrange to attend to that first, and then let him off. Men, as a rule, hate indiscriminate shopping. • Don’t allow yourself to get into the habit of dressing carelessly when there is “only” your husband to see you. Depend upon it he has no use for faded tea-gowns and badly dressed hair, and he abhors the sight of curling pins as much as other men do. He is a man after all, and if his wife does not take the trouble to charm him, there are plenty of other women who will. • Don’t talk to your husband about anything of a worrying nature until he has finished his evening meal. But my favourite hint was “Don’t sneer at your mother’s old-fashioned ways. They suited your father well enough, and perhaps she can give you points”. Amen to that. For Styleboomer answers and ideas email styleboomer@gmail.com

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ur household is currently in the middle of pre-wedding festivities for family old and new. Traditions are still important in the Australian bride’s calendar and the bridal shower remains as an event for more mature and experienced females from both sides of the family to pass on their wisdom for creating a successful marriage. According to World Bride magazine: “… bridal showers became popular during the late Victorian Era. Ladies of the upper echelons of society held them to celebrate, gossip and exchange gifts, food and thoughts on the soon-to-be-wife’s new role. During these parties, women would often place small gifts inside a paper parasol and ‘shower’ them over the bride-to-be”. While our get-together was a more modest event, and there were no parasols, only huge umbrellas erected to ward off summer heat, there was much fun and frivolity in the sharing of tips for the bride-to-be. The bridesmaids decided a pinata, filled with guests’ hints on how to create a successful marriage, was the more fun way to “shower” this Brisbane bride.

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MOTORING

Arrival of gizmos sees departure of good driving sense Not so long ago, car features were rudimentary, but much has changed and as BRUCE McMAHON writes, the mod cons haven’t produced better drivers.

emember when you had to wind up car windows? Had to reach out to change the angle of outside mirrors? Crack open a quarter vent for a blast of tepid air on a summer’s day? There was a time when AM radios and heaters were optional and “safety” was an extra pillow for sleeping kids. Remember the days of polished vinyl seats; Dad changing gears with a stick on the steering column and humming tunes for entertainment while Mum wrestles with a recalcitrant paper map? Now there’s air-conditioning and airbags, cruise control and computerised maps. Cars are quicker, quieter and safer; which in turn, it could be argued, has numbed driving senses and given many the idea that driving is a right, not a privilege. Authorities around the country saw a spike in road deaths last season so maybe it’s

learners’ skills’ tests. Yes, that may cost kids/parents more, but few quibble about swimming lesson fees. Let ’em out on a damp road in an old underpowered, under-tyred commercial ute to

not all about speed and speed cameras – a fixation in some quarters – after all? Maybe there’s an attitude problem, educational issues? Maybe too many comforts and gizmos in today’s vehicles? So here are a couple of ideas: Scrap meaningless slogans such as “Every K over is a killer”. Get those camera vans moving, let people see police patrolling roads. Adjust some country speed

limits, or at least allow police some discretion –120km/h on many country roads in a modern car in good weather is much safer than the mandated 100km/h on a wet road in an old Magna. Maybe offer some carrots instead of waving big sticks; some recognition of good driving practices. Speaking of practice, why isn’t Driving a high school subject? At least tighten up

“Maybe offer some carrots instead of waving big sticks to recognise good driving practices” fathom some idea of car control without electronics. Understand the mechanical forces involved in driving a car and better understand road etiquette. Much of this road rant was brought on by an outing in a LandCruiser ute, this one a highpriced GXL version at $66,490 with air-conditioning a $2761 option (but electric windows

thrown in). This is one tough truck with 4.5-litre turbo diesel V8 producing 151kW and 430Nm of lugging torque from 1200rpm. It’s a load-carrying, 3500kgtowing four-wheel drive with old-style motoring nuances. But it now has five airbags, steers better and the five-speed gearbox has been reworked to cruise a tad smoother and quieter. There’s decent stereo, cloth seats and floor carpet for the GXL. It’s an easy drive and a top off-roader even allowing for the front track (the width between the wheels) being wider than the rear, which could be an issue in mud or sand. Step back to the Workmate version and it’s back to our basics. Wind-up windows, vinyl all through and lock-it-yourself. LandCruiser utes bring a smile to drive. A touch of old-school motoring reminds us to drive the road, not just the vehicle. Thanks Toyota.

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hat a story new Palm Lake Resort Cooroy-Noosa residents Tony and Lynne Toscano have to tell! The pair met each other by accident (literally) when Tony was driving tow trucks in 1968 and became Lynne’s knight in shining armour. A date followed and they were married 12 months later. Gorgeous twins and a beautiful daughter completed their family. After retiring in 2003, the travel bug hit and Tony and Lynne decided they would give cruising a go. They went on a few cruises which they absolutely loved and also did some overseas travel, fulfilling a lifelong dream. After returning home from their travels, Tony and Lynne decided to sell their family home and bought a motor home so that they could discover Australia. It was during their travels around Australia that Tony and Lynne happened upon Hervey Bay. Thinking it was

“Why would we want to live anywhere else? We’ve got it all here - climate, location and a world class resort. We couldn’t be any happier.” time to have a home base again they decided to sell their motor home and moved into their first Lifestyle Resort. After a few years, Palm Lake Group purchased the Resort they were living in. “It was like a great breath of fresh air had come through the place”, Tony says. “Palm Lake transformed the existing Resort into something we had never experienced

before. There were new and updated facilities, management were great and the whole atmosphere changed.” After six years of missing their children and grandchildren though, the pair decided to move to the “then” newest Palm Lake Resort in Fern Bay, NSW to be closer to family. “Missing the Queensland climate we decided to have a look at the latest Palm Lake Resort

in Cooroy-Noosa and were blown away with everything.” Lynne says. “There are so many world class facilities and all the added extras that Palm Lake Resort do so very well, such as the 10 pin bowling alley, state of the art Gymnasium, the total design of the Wellness Centre – it all has to be seen to be believed.” “After a very quick sale at Palm Lake Resort Fern Bay, we packed our bags and moved into our third Palm Lake Resort here at Cooroy! We love the way Palm Lake Group build and manage their resorts and the locations are fabulous.” “We love that you can do as much or as little as you like - there is no need to feel alone, it’s just like one big family”. This will most likely be our last Palm Lake Resort. Why would we want to live anywhere else? We’ve got it all here climate, location and a world class resort. We couldn’t be any happier.”

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TECHNOLOGY

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IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED . . . With the iPad Man, COLIN DUNKERLEY.

Accessibility settings make life easier for the vision and hearing impaired if you know how to use them. NATHAN WELLINGTON gives the first in a three-part series on how to get the most from your devices.

ost my clients are over 60, and this means the body is not quite what it used to be and many are hearing and vision impaired. So, this month I am focusing on how to make changes to your computer to make it easier to use. First find your Accessibility Settings. Click on the Windows Start icon, and then click Settings or the little cog icon in the menu. The Settings window will appear and then click on Ease of Access. Narrator will read any contents on the page you are viewing, which is very useful for those who are blind or vision impaired. This, coupled with speech recognition, can create a productive experience for those with acute sight limitations. It is always good to have a friend help set this up if you have this degree of impairment. Magnifier is more for people who have trouble reading their screen. You can turn the Magnifier on or off, invert colours within the magnified area and set the Magnifier tool to start

recently watched a powerful short business video by Siimon Reynolds (yes with a double i) who told the story of WD-40. You know the stuff, we all have at least one can in the house. Do you know what WD-40 stands for? I didn’t. The WD stands for Water Displacement but why 40? And what does it have to do with using an iPad? Well, the 40 is from the 40th formula the company Rocket Chemical Company tried. They didn’t give up when it didn’t work on the 17th attempt and they didn’t give up on the 32nd attempt. They kept trying until they got it. So why do so many people claim technology is beyond them if they haven’t mastered a feature after three attempts? Why have we been taught that if we can’t get it to work we’ve failed. It’s time to give yourself more breathing room and permission to make mistakes without feeling like you’ve failed. You are not failing. You are progressing. Take confidence that you are trying and that if you persist you will succeed. After all, you are already doing this every day when using one part of

each time you log in to your account. High Contrast will drastically alter the overall colour scheme so that text, images, application windows and icons become easier to read for anyone who might have colour blindness. Closed Captions are used if you play movies or TV shows on your computer. Keyboard Options are for touch screen computers or Surface tablets. Use Mouse Enhancement if you have problems seeing the cursor and need to enlarge. There are Other Options that fine-tune the windows experience by changing the display, or the cursor thickness, or the notifications pop-ups. For anyone who is having difficulty focusing on Windows 10, these small changes can make a big difference. Have a play around with these settings and see if the changes help you. If you change your mind, just turn the enhancement off the same way you turned it on. If you are having computer troubles call Nathan 1300 682 817 or email nathan@hometechassist.com.au

technology – the keyboard. Every time you type you make typos. Few people can type with 100 per cent accuracy, but do you quit using your iPad or computer when you mistype? No, you forgive yourself and get on with it. You don’t even think about it anymore, do you? You subconsciously are already backspacing to make the correction before you realise it. It’s time to apply that thinking to all things you try on your iPad or iPhone. If it doesn’t work first time, try again. If it doesn’t work on the 39th attempt, try again. You never know when your WD-40 moment will come. You might be just one more attempt away from success. And what if you can’t make it work perfectly. Does that really matter? If you have to retry, you are not failing, you are finding an alternative way to get something done. I have been incredibly fortunate to see what seniors can achieve with technology. The sense of achievement and the confidence is inspiring. Conquer your fear and have another go. To see what you can achieve on your iPad visit iPadlessons.com.au/yourtime and book a free two-hour group lesson.

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RETIREMENT LIVING

DAVE DISCOVERS THERE IS LIFE AFTER WORK

HALCYON OPENS NEW DISPLAY HOMES AT BLI BLI LAKESIDE

RETIREMENT has given Dave Henry the gift of a passion and talent he never knew he had. All it took was making time to stop and smell the roses, or in his case, the timber. For this former workaholic, it is reason to celebrate this exciting new phase of his life. Working in managerial roles within the mining industry, Dave was so busy he didn’t have time for anything. He says it took him about six months of retirement to fully realise that there was more to life than working. “I had to get away from that attitude of waking up and thinking ‘what do I need to do today?’ and always being busy,” he says. Dave didn’t have hobbies because work had been his hobby. “I found myself sitting around with nothing to do. That’s when I picked up a piece of timber,” he says. Without any drawings or plans, Dave found himself able to build some impressive pieces using wood from old pallets. He started with birdhouses and quickly moved on to coffee tables, dining tables and plant stands. With a new project always

AWARD-winning over 50s developer Halcyon has opened doors to four new display homes as it releases Stage 3 of its new lifestyle community, Halcyon Lakeside at Bli Bli. Project director Chris Carley said the opening of the display homes was one of several milestone moments for the third Halcyon community to be built on the Sunshine Coast and enabled purchasers to experience the quality of homes and designs available in the upcoming Panorama release. “Our four new display homes showcase the latest in open-plan, low-maintenance

on the go, and two sons and three grandchildren close by, Dave says he is celebrating the freedom of the lifestyle he has created for himself. “It’s a very relaxed atmosphere here,” the Buderim Gardens resident says. He often finds himself wandering down to the waterfront for a coffee, or spending an afternoon working on his garden. “I always wanted to be here on the Sunshine Coast and I’m so happy. I should have done the move years ago.” Lendlease has seven retirement villages on the Sunshine Coast. Visit retirementbylendlease.com.au or call 1800 550 550.

living,” he said. “Interest has been high. The first two stages have sold out in record time in response to Halcyon Lakeside’s superb lakefront positioning at the entry to the masterplanned Parklakes II community.” Panorama will feature 20 homes on some of the most elevated locations in the

community and handy to the Lifestyle and Recreational Precinct. The Halcyon Lakeside community is framed by natural bushland on a 13ha site overlooking two lakes with 450m of lake frontage and access to 6km of walking tracks and local shopping. Construction has also commenced on the community’s multi-milliondollar Lifestyle and Recreational Precinct and Recreation Club which has substantial lounge areas that open to a northern aspect and panoramic views. Call 1800 050 555

LIVE IT UP AT PALM LAKE RESORT AS EXTENSION SET TO OPEN PALM Lake Resort Beachmere is the ultimate destination for retirees, offering a coastal location, spacious villas and state-of-the-art facilities. It is now set to expand with the Sands clubhouse currently undergoing an extension and luxurious refurbishment planned in 2017. With an official re-opening and grand reveal on March 25, the newly expanded areas of a grand main hall, library and

billiards room will showcase an illustrious design and fitout. Coming soon is an additional Country Club which will create a new community hub alongside the existing Sands clubhouse. It will include a 10-pin bowling alley, luxury cinema, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, spa and gym. Visitors are welcome at Palm Lake Resort Beachmere and can take a personalised

tour of the fully furnished display homes. Villas feature spacious interiors, have an average floorplan size of 195sqm and start below $500,000. Residents retain 100 per cent capital gain on exit and villas with inspirational features mean life in a retirement village has never looked better. Book a tour by freecall 1800 338 382 or at 218 Bishop Rd, Beachmere.

ST VINCENT’S PRESENTS COMMUNITY AND LIFESTYLE FOCUS

Australia Day was celebrated in style at the Pebble Beach freehold retirement community at Sandstone Point near Bribie Island, when 70 residents turned out to enjoy their annual breakfast on the Barbie.

A new era of residential aged care has dawned on the Sunshine Coast, with the opening of St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore. The state-of-the-art aged care facility caters for 124 residents, and is located within a community precinct which includes the new Stella Maris Catholic Church, a community wellness centre and a café with alfresco dining. Architecturally designed to take advantage of sea breezes,

the fully appointed, private resident accommodation has stunning views. St Vincent’s Care Services CEO John Leahy said the facility’s location and features were geared towards ensuring the community had a focus on lifestyle. Onsite facilities include diverse communal spaces, beauty and hairdressing salon, theatre room, library and business centre, and even a Skybar — a place where residents can watch the sunset

over the water while enjoying a refreshing drink. St Vincent’s Care Services Maroochydore is centrally located within walking distance of restaurants and boutiques along Duporth Avenue, shopping hub Sunshine Plaza, nearby parklands, and the Maroochy River. Mr Leahy said the signature of the contemporary aged care service was the friendly and caring staff committed to exceptional care and support.

STATE-OF-THE-ART LEISURE CENTRE TAKES SHAPE AS LIFE BOOMS AT NATURE’S EDGE BUDERIM

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Leisure Centre, will be completed this year with indoor heated pool and spa, gymnasium, cinema, games lounge, dance floor, alfresco dining areas, bowling green, flood-lit tennis court, art and craft rooms and a workshop. The over 50s community has master-built construction, superior lifestyle facilities, and a location surrounded by rainforest. “Our home owners love the

sense of community that exists in our village,” the developers say. “They feel like they belong. We are immensely proud of Nature’s Edge Buderim. It is without doubt the flagship of our developments to date. “We recognise our market as young retirees who wish to travel, play sport, enjoy a full lifestyle without looking after lawns and homes. While the first stage of Nature’s Edge Buderim is now

95 per cent sold, blocks in The Reserve and The Crest in stage 2 are in high demand due to the introduction of the first RV sites. This has necessitated the release of forest-view sites, The Ridge and The Pinnacle which are expected to sell out rapidly. Priced from $435,000, there is a selection of two-bedroom plus study or media room designs all architecturally appealing, to over 50s who want space and style.

Homeowners at Nature’s Edge Buderim will have use of the state-of-the-art Leisure Centre, caravan and boat storage, a community bus, an onsite manager and visual intercoms connected to the front gates. The sales office is on site at 25 Owen Creek Rd, Forest Glen and is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Call 1800 218 898 for an inspection. Sunshine Coast

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DO YOU LOVE SEAFOOD AND SOUL?

Celebrate the official launch of the new Yarran Rise release. Youâ€™re invited to inspect our stunning never-seen-before displays for our brand new Yarran Rise retirement villas. Yarran Rise is our latest and best release yet, with prices from $415,000*. So, celebrate the launch in style with special event offers and complimentary freshly cooked fish and chips, oyster bar, beverages, sparkling wine and live performances by local artists, plus a spectacular fire show. Love the idea of retiring to the lush Sunshine Coast hinterland and smelling the sea air? Weâ€™ve got just the place.

Seafood and Soul Saturday 11th March, 4 - 7pm at Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club, 21 Gracemere Boulevard, Peregian Springs. Call 13 28 36 to book yourself a place. *Prices correct as of 20/2/2017. AVQ919

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LOCAL NEWS

And suddenly there was light It’s a new dawning for BRIAN ROBERTSON when he has his old “human tissue” lenses swapped for new “eyes” made of acrylic.

t is amazing what these, approximately 1cm diameter bi-convex disks of clear plastic did to change my outlook. Suddenly the until-now rather drab world that I had unwittingly been inhabiting was replaced by a new amazing colourful vista. I never knew the walls of our living room were such a light colour. The trees are a brilliant green. I can see individual leaves moving and reflecting different shades from soft fern and olive to dazzling emerald. Everything is suddenly as bright as can be. The sky is a beautiful blue, but there is too much of it. I can’t bear to look at it. I’ve had to invest in a pair of dark glasses which until now, I had considered sheer affectation. I had the operations a week apart. After the first on my right eye, I could close it and my drab world would return. Open my right eye and I was in a brilliant heaven. Now I live permanently in this bright new world. Perhaps my writing will pick up to match my new environment. And it takes no time at all. The actual surgery lasts about 11 minutes, provided there are no complications. It is the reading and the form filling beforehand that takes the time – and to think I almost changed my mind about it. You are handed a page which the nurse tells you is required reading (if your eyes are good enough, that is!) This is what you read. I have summarised only slightly. RISKS OF CATARACT SURGERY This is not to scare you, but do not sign the consent form before reading this. • Infection is possible causing severe pain. • The retina can detach. If so you’ll need an operation to reattach it. • The membrane holding the lens in place may give way during surgery. If so this will also require a second operation. • Your cornea can become

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BRIDGE CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS Does the card game of bridge improve your memory and ward off dementia? Many scientists think so, and bridge players are among a select group often chosen by scientists for study and on-going research. But staying mentally alert and relevant is just one aspect of learning and playing bridge. Friendship and the social interaction that rises from a shared interest is also part and parcel of the game. The Sunshine Coast Contract Bridge club holds beginners’

classes once a year and the next series starts March 1. It runs over 14 weeks, Wednesdays 9am-noon. Beginners or those taking the course as a refresher can then choose from several levels of play with games held throughout the week at the club rooms at the northern end of the Elizabeth Daniels Sports Complex on Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. See suncoastbridge.com. au, call 5444 7574 or email info@suncoastbridge.com.au

FIRST AID VOLUNTEERS TEND TO THE COMMUNITY

Chin here and let me look into your eyes … Brian Robertson gets a new view of life. water logged and this too needs another operation. • Your macula can become swollen. • The pressure in your eye can increase. • You can lose your eye. • This is not a complete list, just the more common possibilities. “Right, that’s it I’m going home”, I thought, and said so to my wife. She persuaded me to stay. They certainly cover their bums. No doubt if you happen to walk into a glass door on the way out, this would not be their fault either. So reluctantly I signed up and asked the doctor what comedian had written the risks document. He didn’t know. Anyhow I had paid $40 for a taxi to get to the hospital and I also had the return fare to consider so I was under pressure to sign up. Not allowed to drive of course. The only real disappointment was the actual operation. With the first I was assured that I was not getting a general anaesthetic just something so that I would feel “unconcerned”. Turned out that I was so unconcerned that I couldn’t remember a thing about it. All I can recall is being hooked up to a drip followed by the nurse asking me how I was feeling now it was all over. I was feeling great. As it turns out I now have two very efficient eyes. They work perfectly. I can even read without

glasses although it is more comfortable reading with just low powered magnifying glasses, the cheap ones. I was very lucky that the first operation went so smoothly because I had no hesitation in going for the second the following week. Unfortunately, it did not go quite so smoothly at the start. Afterwards I was very conscious that the left side of my face was completely frozen; a bit like after an anaesthetic injection in the gum from the dentist. This wasn’t the case with the previous eye operation, not that I remembered. When the anaesthetic wore off, well it was as though there was a piece of grit, the size of a brick, on the surface of my eye. I knew not to rub my eye and there was nothing I could do to relieve it. I took three Panadol, went to bed, and eventually fell asleep. It was perfectly fine the next morning. I now have near perfect vision. They were all terrific at the hospital, the doctors, the nurses and all support staff. I am very grateful that we have such a fantastic health service.

Do you have a story to tell or memories to share? Submissions should be about 600 words and if you have a jpeg image, you can send that too. Email editor@ yourtimemagazine.com.au

A nurse, IT manager and first aid trainer walk into a bar – it’s not the start of a corny joke but a new volunteer first aid organisation. With many organisers of not-for-profit community events having to choose paying for first aid, holding an event without first aid or using a less skilled and equipped member of their club/school etc, Sunshine Coast First Aid Volunteers has the motto “First aid by the community, for the community”. All members are volunteers and as a registered charity, the aim is not to make a profit but to support the local community by providing experienced and well equipped first aid staff to relieve event organisers of concerns regarding injury or illness of patrons. As an independent subsidiary of First Aid and Instruction Services (FAIS), volunteer licensed medics have extensive experience, receive the highest level of training

and are fully insured. “I am very appreciative that the Sunshine Coast First Aid Volunteers Inc are providing good quality and affordable first aid services in support of both the community of the Sunshine Coast and the Queensland Ambulance Service,” says Queensland Ambulance Office in Charge at Caloundra Toni Careless. Sunshine Coast First Aid Volunteers Inc. is a non-profit organisation and all funds raised (by donation) are re-invested in the maintenance and upgrade of equipment and the training of volunteer medics. For more information call 0490 665 061 or visit scfav. com.au

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH ON THE CHEAP Family history can be an expensive and time-consuming hobby, but there are ways to save both time and money and these will be explained at a Queensland Family History Society seminar on March 4. Three sessions will cover economical ways to carry out research. The first session is Looking at Home Sources and covers birth, death, and marriage certificates and alternative sources, genealogy societies and family history societies. This will be followed by a session on websites to make the most of Google, the internet, and

social media. The third session is Making the most of libraries and archives which will cover both Australian and overseas repositories. Presenter is Shauna Hicks, a Fellow of the Queensland Family History Society, who was awarded a Distinguished Achievement Award by the Australian Society of Archivists. The seminar commences at 9am at the Queensland Baptists Conference Centre, 53 Prospect Rd, Gaythorne. Bookings are essential and there is a small cost. Visit qfhs.org.au or email secretary@qfhs.org.au Sunshine Coast

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FINANCE

What the new Age Pension assets test means for you Hopefully you popped champagne corks on New Year’s Eve and enjoyed yourself because, writes ERICA JACKSON, in the cold light of January 1, Centrelink introduced the long-anticipated changes to the Assets Test.

he change to the Assets Test, which Centrelink referred to as “rebalancing the system” is designed to reduce the cost of the government paying Age Pension income to Australians who Centrelink have determined can probably manage without this support. Many people philosophically disagree with this approach and have lamented “but I paid income tax for 40 years so I deserve to get a pension”. Despite some heavy lobbying by pensioners, the change was supported by both parties of government, so for now we have to live with it. Importantly, the recent change did not impact people already receiving the full Age Pension so these pensioners will continue to have access to this benefit. There is some good news and there are some winners under this change! There are some pensioners

who will in fact receive an increase in their fortnightly pension and many of them will move from a part pension on to the full pension. While this sounds like great news for them, the actual increase in dollars is only relatively minor. The biggest losers, so to speak, are the many partpensioners who are faced with the potential of a significant reduction to their pension, or their pension ceasing altogether. If you are one of the many impacted and you’ve seen your pension go down or cease completely, you may be asking yourself what you can do? There are a number of things you may do to improve your position, however, care must be taken as while they may result in more pension, this is only the result of having less money. You may cut off your nose to spite your face! Options include: Spending: You can spend

money on travel, personal expenditure and lifestyle activities. While you’ll have had a lovely time, the money will be gone so care should be exercised! Home Improvements: Your home is an “exempt asset” so any money you spend on it will no longer count towards the Assets Test. Have you been planning, but not yet got around to, having the house painted, the kitchen updated or adding anew pergola? If spending money on your home will make it a nicer place for you to live, or increases the value of it then these may be valid options. However, care should also be taken to not over-capitalise in the asset, which may be the case should you sell in future. Gifting: You can give money or assets away to family and friends or anyone you like really! However, you need to be aware of the “gifting rules”. You

How is your financial future looking?

can only gift $10,000 a financial year ($30,000 over five years) and the amount gifted will not count when tested. If you decide to gift more than these amounts, the excess will count against the Assets Test for five years. Care needs to be taken when gifting as while it may be lovely to help your loved ones, you need to be very confident that you will not need the money back in future as the receiver may not be in a position to return it when you need it most. Investing: There are some investments (called annuities) that are Centrelink-friendly, which means they are treated more favourably than other investments. These investments are designed to produce regular income from a secure investment and, generally speaking, the capital invested is locked away for the long term. This is a type of investment

the government is keen for retirees to have, so it has provided an incentive by assessing them more favourably when tested. These investments can be very advantageous for some but are not necessarily suitable for all. Before investing, it would be important to weigh up all the pros and cons! For more information, talk to your financial adviser about your retirement income and how best to manage it. Disclaimer This information is of a general nature only and neither represents nor is intended to be specific advice on any particular matter. Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd strongly suggests that no person should act specifically on the basis of the information contained herein but should seek appropriate professional advice based upon their own personal circumstances. Sunshine Coast Financial Planning Pty Ltd 34 133 955 736 is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Infocus Securities Australia Pty Ltd ABN 47 097 797 049 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence No. 236523 trading as Infocus Financial Advice and Infocus Money Management.

Drop by for a cup of coffee and a chat! Erica Jackson CFP ® Senior Financial Adviser

Tax, legislation, strategies, markets and Centrelink are ever-changing so no matter your stage in life, it’s never too late to review your current retirement plan. This is where receiving sound, ongoing quality financial advice is the key to achieving peace of mind, particularly when it comes to managing your pension and retirement incomes. Infocus Sunshine Coast is part of one of the leading quality advice providers in the nation. Our highly qualified and dedicated team are on hand to assist you achieve your retirement goals and the advice you receive is tailored specifically to your needs.

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HEALTH

Your ‘gut feeling’ doesn’t lie There are many messages sent from your gut to your brain, so it’s worth listening to keep it in good health, writes TRUDY KITHER.

t gives you that “gut feeling” when something isn’t quite right, “growls” when you’re hungry and gives you an “upset tummy” when there’s something not quite right in your body. The gut is also sensitive to emotion, so if you’re upset or worried you often don’t feel like eating. If you are not feeling well in the tummy, then you can feel sad, upset, worried, anxious, irritated – a range of

negative emotions. The gut-brain connection is now widely recognised and for good reason. About 95 per cent of the brain’s serotonin receptors are located in your bowel, so it makes sense that if your gut is not feeling right, it will ultimately affect your mood. This is another reason why it is important to maintain good gut health. Along with a healthy, sensible diet, herbs are invaluable for treating a

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multitude of gut problems. A number of herbs are specific and incredibly effective for treating an “unhappy” gut. Symptoms include wind, grumbles, tight, bloated, acidic, spasms, pain and nausea or irregular bowel movements. Four herbs effective in treating gut problems are: Marshmallow Root is used to treat all inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including inflammation of the mouth, gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis, colitis and more. It is also excellent for irritating coughs, bronchitis and conditions that have respiratory mucous involved. Marshmallow creates a soothing, protective coating over the lining of the gastrointestinal system. Meadowsweet is an effective antacid without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. In 1899 a drug company called Bayer, formulated a new drug (acetylsalicylic acid) and called it Aspirin – a name derived from the old botanical name for Meadowsweet (Spirea ulmaria). Meadowsweet’s tannin and mucilage content act as a buffer against the side effects of isolated salicylates which can cause gastric bleeding. It is also effective

for treating rheumatism because of the anti-inflammatory action of the salicylates. Fennel settles digestion and reduces abdominal bloating. It settles stomach pain, stimulates the appetite and has a diuretic and anti-inflammatory action. Gentian helps promote the production of saliva, gastric juices and bile. It increases the absorption of nutrients across the gut wall and also aids in the absorption of nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12. Due to its action of accelerating the emptying of the stomach, it was used in the past as an appetiser. It is of utmost importance that professional naturopathic advice be obtained before using herbal medicines. A number of herbs have contraindications and are not suitable during pregnancy, lactation, certain medical conditions or pharmaceutical medications. An ethical, responsible practitioner will only prescribe and supply top quality herbal medicines that have proven quality and actions. Trudy Kither is a naturopath at Nature’s Temple, call 0408 900 596.

SHARING THE ALZHEIMER’S JOURNEY In the first of a three-part series, Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) discusses general principles related to behaviours of those suffering dementia. It offers a range of services based on the assessed holistic needs of each individual client, including behaviours of clients with dementia. • Behavioural and physical changes are ongoing as dementia progresses. AQ provides timely, responsive and flexible person-centred services. The person with dementia is treated as an adult whose dynamic life has history, purpose, relationships, culture and meaning. • Behaviours may vary depending on the type of dementia. For example, they may

appear early in frontotemporal dementia but in later stages in Alzheimer’s disease. AQ health professionals have the expertise to assess, guide and offer ongoing education and personalised services to carers and family as they travel their dementia journey. Education is delivered, for example one-on-one, within carer support groups or online. • Behaviours are a form of communication, for example expressing unmet needs (behaviours may be concerning to carers) or met needs (positive responses or behaviours). AQ staff are trained to respond to and support the interests of clients when responding to sudden or gradual changes. Visit alzheimersonline.org

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SECRET WOMEN’S BUSINESS SOLVED BY A WAND A tiny wand promises to make the world of difference to women who are struggling with delicate physical issues from menopause. A new clinic on the Sunshine Coast, and services also available at Morayfield, has given the region’s first access to technology that can painlessly boost comfort and rejuvenate vaginas without the need, cost or downtime of surgery. V’juvenate offers ThermiVa and ThermiSmooth procedures. These minimally invasive, needle-free and incision-free treatments painlessly tighten the skin and underlying collagen with heat from radio frequency energy, administered by a small wand. It is suitable for menopausal and post-menopausal women as well as new mums. V’juvenate can treat a range of symptoms and concerns ranging from dryness, discomfort, laxity and stretching, orgasmic dysfunction and mild to moderate incontinence. Founder Natalie Holzgrefe says in just three sessions

women can expect to experience significant improvements in comfort and confidence. “We believe women should be free from discomfort often associated with menopause and at V’juvenate, we want to empower women from the inside out to return their freedom and confidence back through vaginal rejuvenation,” she said. “After only a couple of treatments, our clients report new and improved sex lives, increased comfort when exercising and confidence to get back into activities and hobbies which they had ceased due to discomfort or bladder control issues.” Radio frequency technology is different to laser technology and is a genuine alternative to labiaplasty or vaginoplasty surgery, which can be expensive, painful or require downtime. Treatments are likened to a warm massage sensation. Visit vjuvenatenow.com or call 3910 3777

KNOW YOUR DIET TYPE AND UNDERSTAND YOUR ATTITUDE TO FOOD

Most Australians tend to over-think, have too high expectations and are anxious about failure – all of which can derail the best intentions, according to CSIRO behavioural scientists. They have recently identified the dominant diet type among Australian adults, revealing why many people find it hard to maintain a healthy diet. They found there are five behavioural “diet types” with the over-thinking, anxious perfectionist predominant. CSIRO surveyed more than 28,000 Australian adults to identify the personality traits and behavioural patterns in relation to eating and weight

loss. The research found Australians are motivated to lose weight, with nine out of 10 of surveyed adults attempting to lose weight in their lifetime. About 50 per cent have made more than six attempts while almost 20 per cent has tried more than 25 times. But even with motivation and persistence, obesity rates remain high. The Diet Types program aims to address this gap by identifying psychological characteristics which play a key role in improving diet success. The most and least common of the five main diet personality types across the surveyed population were: • The Thinker, 41 per cent, overthinking and worrying about failure leads to stress which can derail diet progress. • The Craver, 25 per cent, craves delicious food and finds it hard to stop, leading to overeating in tempting situations. • The Foodie, 15 per cent, loves making, eating and experiencing food. • The Socialiser, 15 per cent, flexibility is essential – you

won’t let strict food restrictions stifle your social life. • The Freewheeler, 4 per cent, makes spontaneous and impulsive food choices, finds planning meals hard. “If you have struggled to maintain your diet after a few weeks, your personal diet type will shed light on what behaviours and habits are creating a barrier for you,” says CSIRO Behavioural Scientist Dr Sinead Golley. “Knowing your personal Diet Type helps you maintain a healthy eating plan because you are more aware and equipped to manage moments of weakness. “Successful weight loss requires a different mindset, focused on long-term total wellbeing. If you identify as a Thinker, you can improve your eating habits by reflecting more on positive changes and rewarding progressive achievements towards your goal.” Older people scored highly as The Socialiser type. Find your Diet Type at totalwellbeingdiet.com

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CONCERT BAND BACK IN THE SWING

he 40-piece Sunshine Coast Concert Band is now in its 21st year of supporting local charities and not-for-profits and its next fundraising concert will be March 18. It has already raised more than half a million dollars and the March concert is to help the band cover its operating costs for the year. Purchase of sheet music, photocopying, hall hire and other expenses incurred throughout the year accumulate considerably and the band needs support to continue its work. Renowned for its variety and versatility, the band presents concerts featuring

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many genres of music from rock ‘n’ roll and swing to jazz and classical. Music director, Ken Chadwick has been a band leader for 60 years his experience always come to the fore in producing an afternoon of music with something for everyone. Singers Tanya McFadyen and David Stygall back up the versatility of the band. The afternoon of musical memories starts at 2pm at Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima St, Buddina. Cost is $15 and includes afternoon tea. Phone 5443 9547 to book or tickets are available at the door.

THE inaugural FurBall on the Beach, a charity dinner with a difference, is being held on Saturday, March 4, with all proceeds to help rescue animals. Guests will be asked to cough it up for more than 1000 animals that will be given shelter and support over the next year by the joint beneficiaries, Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge Society Inc (SCARS) and 4 Paws Animal Rescue.

LOST: A lab/poodle by the name of “Sylvia”. FOUND: By Coolum Theatre Players director, Linda Gefken. Greg, played by Shaun Bennett, brings home a dog he found at Stumers Creek – or one that found him – bearing only the name Sylvia on her name tag. A street-smart mix of labrador and poodle, Sylvia (played by Jesse Hana Ellison) becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape

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a fur-friend photo booth, live and silent auctions and raffle prizes.” FurBalls are held throughout North America and Asia to raise awareness and funds for animal rescue organisations. “SCARS and 4 Paws are proud to now bring this exciting event to Queensland for the first time,” Ms Brischke said. Tickets furballaustralia.com. au or call SCARS 5494 5275, Monday to Sunday 10am-5pm.

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It will be held under giant tipees at Cotton Tree. “Those lucky enough to secure a ticket will be greeted by the paw-parazzi on the red carpet as they enter, with photo opportunities alongside some of our most adorable rescue pups,” SCARS’ Penny Brischke, said. “Tickets cover delicious food from some of the Sunshine Coast’s best restaurants, the first two drinks and live entertainment and there will be

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from the frustrations of his job as a financial broker and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. This modern canine comedy about a marriage and a dog is sensitive and heart-warming. And anyone who owns a family pet will enjoy Coolum Theatre Players interpretation and production of Sylvia. There will be six performances from Friday,

Jesse Hana Ellison as Sylvia and Shaun Bennett as Greg. Photo John Sheridan March 17 to Sunday 26, at the Coolum Civic Centre. Cabaret seating; BYO nibbles and drinks. Bookings coolumtheatre. com.au or 5446 2500.

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A TASTE OF BRAZIL

Rosa Passos The monthly Jazz Sessions bring a feast of music from the streets of Brazil. Immerse in the spirit of South America along with some of the finest performers of Brazilian music in Australia. Jobim, Elis Regina, Rosa Passos, Caetano Veloso and Joyce Morena present a myriad of rhythms and arrangements of well-loved Brazilian/jazz tunes, featuring Adelaide’s vocal darling Charmaine Jones with Brazil’s renowned Eddie Gazani on guitar and vocals. Now touring Queensland, Eddie and Charmaine will be at The Jazz Sessions at The Bison Bar in Nambour on March 26, at 3:30pm. Their unique sound will be complemented by their incredible band adding authenticity within the art of the Bossa Nova and Samba. Tickets $20 at stickytickets. com.au or at the door. Bookings are recommended.

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COMING UP AT THE EVENTS CENTRE, CALOUNDRA EVERLY BROTHERS AND BUDDY HOLLY TOGETHER IN CONCERT Australia’s multi awardwinning vocal harmony duo The Robertson Brothers present the magical hits and harmonies that made The Everly Brothers legends, with hits such as Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, All I Have To Do Is Dream, and Cathy’s Clown. They will be joined by Scot Robin, the first Australian actor to land the title role of Buddy Holly in the smash London West End hit musical who will deliver the hits including Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby and Oh Boy. March 4, 8pm. Tickets $69.90, concessions $64.90.

show to be officially sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and Judith Belushi, wife of the late John Belushi. March 9, 7.30pm. Tickets $49.90.

GLENN SHORROCK AND BRIAN CADD Celebrating 50 years of friendship, the veteran rockers will reunite on stage for an evening of music, memories and laughs. They will perform the hits of their past supergroups The Twilights, The Groop, Axiom, The Bootleg Family, and Little River Band from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, such Little Ray of Sunshine, Ginger Man and Don’t You Know its Magic. March 2, 8pm. Tickets $59, pensioners $57. BLUES BROTHERS Thirty years after the hit movie, Jake and Elwood are back in the Official Blues Brothers Revue. Starring Wayne Catania as Jake and Kieron Lafferty as Elwood, it is the only Blues Brothers

HEART OF IRELAND Sasta Irish Music presents a celebration of Irish culture with stories, singalong ballads and fiery traditional Irish music and dance, delivered by the best touring Irish musicians and a spectacular dance troupe. Celebrate St Paddy’s Day with a seanchaí (storyteller) from County Cork who will make you laugh, cry and fall in love, all in the space of a beautifully crafted poem. March 17, 8pm. Tickets $59.90, concessions $55. THE WORLD OF MUSICALS Colourful, inspiring and memorable musical classics will be performed by an international star-studded cast. There will be all the hits in one show, with the big company numbers from productions including Les Miserables, Lion King, Sister Act, Mamma Mia,

and Cabaret as well as stunning solos and duets from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Miss Saigon and Cats. March 8, 8pm. Tickets $69.90, concessions $64.90.

SWAN LAKE Moscow Ballet, La Classique, brings to life the ballet by Petipa and Tchaikovsky’s spectacular score. From the moon-lit lake where elegant swans silently glide to the magnificent opulence of the palace ballroom, the fairytale story conveys all the drama of a tragic romance. In this two-act performance, La Classique showcases ballet skills, lavish costumes and magnificent stage sets. March 10, 7.30pm. Tickets $85.00, concessions $75.00. Call 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

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THE Australian Leisure Hospitality Group has declared March, Senior’s Season with a two-course meal deal from $12.90. Options include fish and chips (grilled or battered), 200g rump steak with chips and salad, chicken parmi or silverside mash and veg with your choice of entrée or dessert. It’s available seven days for lunch and dinner at Pelican Waters Tavern, CBX, Kawana Waters Hotel, Buderim Tavern, Alex Hotel, Wharf Tavern, O’Malleys, Pub Mooloolaba, Waterfront Hotel, Coolum Beach Hotel, Villa Noosa and Noosa Reef Hotel. Live music is one of life’s great pleasures, add a relaxed environment with good friends and family accompanied by great food and service and you have the Caloundra RSL Services Club. Now under new management with expert direction from Kevin Deguara, the Caloundra RSL Services Club is embarking on the challenge of providing Caloundra and surrounding areas with the best live and free entertainment on the Sunshine Coast, seven days a week. The new team of chefs provides dining options for a variety of budgets and the club is proud of its four dining spaces open daily from early to late.

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Sallyanne Atkinson has been a political and business leader for more than four decades. She will be discussing her autobiography No Job for a Woman and heading behind the headlines at a literary lunch at Trio’s at South Pacific in Noosa on March 15, from noon. There will be a two-course lunch and glass of wine on arrival. Cost is $55 and bookings are essential through Annie’s Books 5448 2053. The next presentation of Caloundra Family History Research Inc will be Irish, on March 16. Guest Speaker, Dr Jennifer Harrison, will begin her talk at 1.30pm. The author of two books, her talk is titled, Colleens in the Wattle, addressing the how and why of the forced emigration of young women from their homeland. For $5, members of the public can attend meetings to hear guest speakers and research their family, at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club, Gate 2, Pierce Ave, Little Mountain. Details Roz on 5493 1197 or visit caloundrafamilyhistory.org.au The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s next lecture is titled, Venice, Canaletto and his rivals. It will be on March 13, at 6.45pm at the Drama

Theatre Matthew Flinders College, Stringybark Rd, Buderim. Anthony Russell, a cultural historian, writer and artist, will present a mixture of the “superstar” painter Canaletto and the ambitious and rich Venetian patrons. Russell spent years advising on the furniture requirements of museums, palaces, schools and cathedrals throughout Britain. ADFAS is a not-forprofit that enables members and guests to learn more about the arts in a welcoming environment. Monthly raffles raise funds to support local young art projects. Lecturers are specialists in their field. Cost $25. Call 5479 0550 or visit adfas. org.au Are you feeling stuck? Are you an empty nester or newly retired and wondering what now? A workshop for women, New Direction/New You, is being hosted by Inside/Outside Feeling Great at Cooroy Library on March 25, 10am-1.45pm. The first workshop will be presented by De, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life Coach, who will help work out a plan to ensure you are living an inspired and fulfilling life. After morning tea, Cat, a personal stylist will guide you to feeling good about yourself through style, image and good wardrobe choice. Bookings call 0439 708 142 or email insideoutsidegreat@gmail.com

If you are interested in topics of a spiritual, philosophical or scientific nature, the Theosophical Society meets Thursday nights at the Headland Buderim Croquet Club, Syd Lingard Dr, Buderim and Friday nights at the CWA Hall in Tewantin. Guest speakers, visual presentations and discussions are followed by a cuppa. Events are weekly 7pm-8.30pm. The Theosophical Society is not a religion and does not require membership. Visit sunshinecoast.theosophyqld. org.au or call 0422 944 075 The monthly Jazz Sessions will bring a feast of music from the streets of Brazil. Immerse in the spirit of South America along with some of the finest performers of Brazilian music in Australia who will feature Jobim, Elis Regina, Rosa Passos, Caetano Veloso and Joyce Morena, presenting a myriad of rhythms and arrangements of well-loved Brazilian/jazz tunes, featuring Adelaide’s vocal darling Charmaine Jones with Brazil’s renowned Eddie Gazani on guitar and vocals. Now touring Queensland, Eddie and Charmaine will be at The Jazz Sessions at The Bison Bar in Nambour on March 26, at 3.30pm. Tickets $20 at stickytickets.com.au or at the door. Bookings recommended.

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North to Alaska, go north the rush is on Alaska is attracting Australians in record numbers and the reasons, writes RODERICK EIME, are obvious from the moment you arrive.

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he vast wilderness, huge range of activities for all tastes and budgets and the sheer sense of adventure is a wonderful attraction for outdoor-loving Aussies. But Alaska’s tourism season is short and frantic and the best attractions sell out quickly, so first-timers are advised to plan carefully with the assistance of an experienced agent. Any visit to Alaska should include both land and sea components to gain full insight into this rich and varied destination. Alaska’s famous Inside Passage is where the vast majority of cruising takes place, whether you have chosen the big or small ship option. Bordered by stunning mountain ranges with dense forest to the shoreline and calm, deep waterways, the Inside Passage is a 1500km sheltered sea extending from Seattle in Washington to Skagway in Alaska.

Most commonly claimed by the Alaskans because of its enormous tourism appeal, the protected waterways were originally explored by early navigators as a way to escape the dreadful weather in the Pacific Northeast. Very soon tales of this most agreeable land and the favourable passage were widespread in maritime circles. Alaska’s portion encompasses more than 1000 islands, 24,000km of shoreline and thousands of coves and bays, while British Columbia’s share is of similar extent. During the northern summer tourist season (mid-May to mid-September) the seaborne traffic through the passage gets hectic. The big cruise ships from lines such as HAL, NCL and Princess, each carrying around 2000 passengers, loaf along the tranquil waters, soaking up the crisp air and eye-popping scenery. Stopping occasionally at the little villages and

towns, the enterprising locals come out in force to embrace the cashed-up tourists. Alaskan Inside Passage cruises are overwhelmingly popular, easy on the motion-sensitive tummy, and overflowing with magnificent scenery and fun shore excursions. But the big ship experience barely scratches the surface of the wondrous nature and wilderness possibilities hidden away. Small ship options are a fascinating way to explore the truly wild Alaska. Adventure cruise options available

from such operators as Lindblad Expeditions, Un-Cruise, Alaskan Dream Cruises and others will permit much more intimate exploration of these glorious waters. Excursion by a Zodiac is the preferred method, where a dozen passengers and a guide can investigate wildlife sightings, birds, plants and geographic features at leisure. These vessels typically carry less than 50 passengers into some of the most continued over>

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Grizzly at Denali National Park remote and secluded nooks and crannies along the Passage where you can get up close (but not too close) to calving glaciers while escorted by pods of orcas and inquisitive seals. The tourist attractions such as the abundance of glaciers in Prince William Sound, the delightful Alaska Railroad and the awe-inspiring Denali National Park should all be considered, but just remember, everyone else is considering them too. This is where booking with an experienced agent is important. Don’t let a rookie mistake spoil your expensive holiday. Apart from the enormous variety and scope of natural attractions, there is a refreshing perspective on indigenous

Lindblad National Geographic Alaska Expedition tourism in Alaska. “First nation” families run many of the museums and guided tours in and around the little towns such as Petersburg, Ketchikan and Wrangell. An exquisite piece of Alaskan native artwork is a magnificent souvenir. Other activities to consider include guided trekking, kayaking, flightseeing and camping. Experienced kayakers can enjoy some of the best open water and river kayaking anywhere in the world, but wilderness paddling and camping needs to be taken seriously. The water is cold and the wildlife can be, well, wild! Many visitors are also taking the self-drive alternative. Using a regular car or self-contained campervan/

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FAST facts • Alaska, “the last frontier” is the largest and most sparely populated US state. • It was organised as a territory in 1912 and became the 49th state in the union in 1959. • Capital: Juneau but the most populous city is Anchorage. • Area: 1.718 million sq km • National parks: 3.5 million acres • Population: 738,432 • National sport: Dog mushing

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Unforgettable experience deep in the heart of Africa Ngorongoro crater has long been a contender for one of the wonders of the natural world, writes SEAN LUES whose memories of Tanzania remain strong.

he crater, declared a World Heritage site in 1979, is the remnant of a long-extinct volcano and is the largest unflooded, unbroken caldera in the world. At about 20km across and 600m deep, it is a breathtaking natural wonder – or it certainly was for me on my first visit, and it still continues to impress. The first impression for most comes after driving through subsistence and commercial farming areas, followed by the abrupt start of dense forest at the boundary of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After winding your way up the steep and narrow road with sparkles of butterflies and birds in the undergrowth and slowing for troops of baboons or even elephants on the road, you arrive at the summit, on the rim of the crater where that breathtaking view unfolds. From the lookout platform, visitors can watch eagles circle past or search the crater floor to

It would be a rare day when a pride of lions doesn’t wander past. spot any of about 25,000 large mammals that live there. Scanning with binoculars, you realise the cluster of dots on the crater floor are actually a herd of buffalo. A large grey lump is an elephant, hippo, or if really lucky, a black rhino. With limited access to the crater floor, vehicle numbers are controlled. This helps keep the experience as exclusive as possible and with the large concentration of animals, it is possible to keep away from the crowds. The crater floor has

thousands of buffalo, zebra, gazelle and wildebeest, among other antelope. It also has the highest known concentration of lions in Africa. It would be an extremely rare day when at least one wouldn’t be sighted. I have even seen them hunting down there. Hyena and jackal are also in abundance as well as other predators. Maasai tribesmen are allowed to enter the crater daily, to graze their livestock but they have to leave again before

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THE owners of opera and song company, OPERATIF! have struck a chord with their travel business Music-Lovers Tours. Soprano Jennifer Parish and baritone Stewart Cameron lovingly create and host every tour and up to 200 clients, many of them repeat, enjoy one of the boutique tours each year. “It was an easy transition from producing acclaimed performances to sharing our other passion, travel,” they say. Each tour features music in the itinerary, from the grand opera houses of Europe to Sydney’s Opera on the Harbour. There is OPERATIF!’s own Opera in Paradise festival on Norfolk Island and a musical cruise charter in Burma or in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands – “the possibilities to create appealing holidays with music are endless”. Jennifer and Stewart believe the

quick success of their tours comes down to hard work, creativity and always aiming to exceed client expectations. “We love to spoil our clients,” Stewart said. “A glass of bubbly, a surprise special visit ... such things are appreciated.” The 2017 offerings include Opera on the Harbour in Sydney (already sold out); a tour of Vienna Prague and Budapest, (also sold out); the Verdi Opera Festival in Parma, Italy plus opera at La Scala. There is also a premium tour of Tasmania. Coming up in 2018, is OPERATIF!’s 12th Opera in Paradise festival on Norfolk Island, a Dolce Vita tour of smaller towns and secret locations in Italy and a colourful tour of southern England and Wales. Each Music-Lovers tour offers much besides music, with engaging itineraries filled with enriching, enjoyable experiences, excellent central hotels, an easy pace and always a surprise or two. “We spend hours designing each tour, much as we do a good performance”, Jennifer says. “Each is filled with plenty of variety, high points and conviviality. “When clients tell us they feel they are travelling with friends, we know we have achieved what we were aiming for.” To sign up for the free OPERATIF! newsletter with tour updates, visit musicloverstours.com.au or call 1300 308 385.

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A trip on the high seas provides a perfect day out for Probus Club members. PAULINE AH TOY joins the cruise.

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ADVENTURERS TESTED THEIR SEA LEGS CLOSE TO HOME

risbane Cruises provided a fun and enjoyable day out on the Lady Brisbane for 37 members of our Probus Club last month, as we travelled from the Gold Coast to Brisbane. We met at 8.30am at Marina Mirage boardwalk ready for a day on the water. Before boarding, we stopped at the Floating Chapel, when the question was asked “would anyone like to be married today?” The answer came back “no, but can we be divorced?” Certainly not! Boarded and seated on the lower deck, we set off, passing beautiful waterfront homes while safety procedures were explained. We passed Clive Palmer’s mansion and headed on past The Spit where the campers like to stay a day or two or three. Apparently one camper has been there for three months. By 10.30am, we were starting to feel hungry and thirsty, so the morning tea of a freshly baked sultana muffin and a cuppa was much appreciated. This was followed at 12.30pm by a delightful barbecue lunch of a tender Scotch fillet steak, sausages, salad and fruit platter. Captain Arpad was informative and handled the vessel well even when the

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Pauline Ah Toy “whips” a crew member with the cat-o-nine tails. waters began to swell. The crew, Teresa, Troy, Jacob and James, were attentive and obliging, so much so that Jacob let me ‘flog’ James with the cat-o-nine tails. I must have whipped him well because I didn’t miss out on my rations at afternoon tea. After sightseeing and learning about 39 islands, we returned to land at 4.30pm and boarded our waiting buses for the Gold Coast, arriving back at Marina Mirage at 6pm. Everyone headed home with a smile on their face! Visit brisbanecruises.com.au or call 3630 2666

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After every trip to Italy, DEB TAYLOR falls more in love with the country.

very year I return home having met more warm, passionate, delightful Italians; eaten glorious food in tucked away cobblestoned alleyways; walked hidden country lanes and narrow winding streets without a tourist in sight and engaged with locals in the daily rituals of Italian life. Like most stories, the journey of Noosa based “Ciao Italy” began with an idea. In 2009, I realised my dream to create an exclusive travel adventure for a small group of like-minded people who enjoyed being active, had a passion for Italy and wanted to experience Italy through the eyes of a local. Now in my ninth year of hosting trips to Italy, the excitement is still there. It has evolved so much in eight years, simply from travelling the length and breadth of Italy and talking to locals to gain an intimate knowledge of the secrets of the country. This is what makes Ciao Italy special. It is sharing these experiences and staying in centuries-old villas in hilltop medieval towns that are off the tourist radar, that will have you falling in love with Italy. A three-night minimum in most

Deb Taylor revels in the beauty of Italy. places means time for wandering and spontaneity, often resulting in the best days ever. The 14-night tours are a perfect balance of organised local adventures, optional activities to cater to individual interests and free time. Groups are small with an average of 10 and a maximum of 12. I host every trip to ensure everything runs smoothly and to share my favourite places to eat, shop, explore and discover. There are five departures this year in May, June, September and October. Visit ciaoitaly.com.au, call 0403 621 008 or email deb@ciaoitaly.com.au

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The New Orleans French Quarter features a refreshing burst of music. summer and breath-taking in spring. Whether your ideal holiday includes hiking through pristine national parks and the sights of Vancouver or Quebec, discovering the sounds of New Orleans or dining in a steakhouse in Texas, there really is something and somewhere, to suit everyone. One of the hardest things when planning a trip through North America is deciding where to go, and how to get there. From the northern lights in Alaska or whistling through the Rockies by train to exploring the volcanic red rock formations in Sedona, Nevada, or discovering the heart of country music in Nashville, Tennessee, there are endless ways to travel across this incredible part of the world. Cities and towns across the US and Canada are constantly evolving and re-inventing themselves, offering an exciting mix of fresh new experiences to combine with the traditional “must-try” activities. You can go to a baseball game and visit the street markets in Chicago or take a cruise around Boston’s Harbor Islands. Embark on an autumn road trip

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Quebec – the French-accented walled city of Canada

charming city beaming with vibrant culture, heavily accented by its French heritage, Quebec is arguably the most popular destination in North America. On the banks of the St Lawrence River in Canada’s province of the same name, the city has its roots in 1608. Stone buildings and narrows streets in a fortified colonial centre are a reminder that the famous French explorer Samuel de Champlain, chose this as the colonial outpost he would designate as capital of the French colony of New France. Its bilingual people, rolling hills, colourful Victorian facades, romantic bistros and vivacious winter season make it an instant hit with travellers. Quebec has something exciting in store for every kind of adventurer, whether it’s getting knee-deep in history, treating the foodie with scrumptious delicacies, hanging out with nature or, daredevilry at Quebec’s outdoor adventure playground. Here’s a list of “must-see” for a visit to Quebec: 1. Old Quebec: Captivating ancient architecture; the enchanting Château Frontenac; historic streets and attractions; street performers at the open-air art

The Quebec City skyline and St Lawrence River in Autumn. gallery; Dufferin Terrace overlooking the St Lawrence River and Rue du Tresor. 2. Parc de la Chute-Montmorency: Take a gondola ride over the majestic Montmorency Waterfall and feel the force of the roaring waters, as well as relish the beauty of île d’Orléans and the St Lawrence River. The bravehearts may try ice climbing up the frozen cliff. 3. île d’Orléans: Its picturesque beauty, a glimpse of Quebec’s 19th century

countryside, is highlighted by baroque churches, heritage homes and historic farms. Indulge in its famous apples, strawberries and blackcurrant liqueurs. 4. Camp out in Portneuf and Laurentians wildlife reserves or visit the Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier and enjoy hunting, wildlife watching, mini-rafting, hiking, canoeing, fishing or just relax. 5. Battlefields Park: One of the largest and finest urban parks in the world, it

hosts many activities such as crosscountry skiing, and cycling. 6. Vallée Bras-du-Nord: Check out the waterfall, the snaking river, and scenic peaks in this enchanting valley in Portneuf. For a stronger dose of adrenaline, explore the 70km long grid of tracks, ride a horse, kayak or canoe down the river or, hit the mountain bike paths. 7. Le Massif de Charlevoix: This spectacular mountain overlooking the enchanting St Lawrence River offers a surreal experience of skiing down its snow-blanketed slopes facing the river. 8. Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area: Behold the mesmerizing sea of snow geese that flock to the area during spring and autumn. Watch out for over 300 species of birds here. Get your camera and binoculars ready. Quebec transforms into a magical snow-world during winter, when the temperatures drop well into the minus zone, which is ideal for skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiles, snow fishing, and snowshoeing. The world-renowned Quebec Winter Carnival, Ice Hotel, and Valcartier Vacation Village are other star attractions.

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Malawi safari can make a huge difference Veterinarian DR ELIZA SMITH invites you to play chicken and join her on a trip to Africa with a difference — and a purpose — this year.

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xplore everything that the warm heart of Africa offers with an award-winning tour company – and make a difference to the international work of a Queensland born and bred organisation that strives to build social security for the country’s poorest, in a somewhat surprising way. The Kyeema Foundation empowers communities to be self-sustaining by protecting their income – vaccinating their chickens which represent their currency. Pleasingly, the donations you make to the organisation as part of the tour fee will be tax deductible as we have DGR status in Australia. The tour company, Crooked Compass, is a boutique tour operator uncovering the world’s best kept secrets through small group touring and customised

itineraries. It was created to inspire, educate and encourage travellers to understand responsible tourism by providing culturally immersive experiences, supporting local communities and projects. Travellers see their destination through the eyes of a local, uncovering the side of a destination they didn’t know existed. So while enjoying a rare view of Malawi, you will also be supporting its people. Apart from the legendary Malawian friendliness, what captures you first about this vivid country is its geographical diversity. Slicing through the landscape in a trough formed by the Great Rift Valley is Africa’s third largest lake, Lake Malawi. It is a shimmering mass of clear water,

its depths swarming with colourful cichlid fish. Liwonde, in the southern region of Malawi, is its premier nature reserve and a haven for wildlife, thanks to the Shire River, the lifeblood of the park. Ntchisi Forest Lodge sits at the foot of one of the last remaining indigenous rainforests in southern Africa. This area of outstanding natural beauty is surrounded by rolling hills covered by subsistence farming and dotted with traditional villages. Each of the accommodation places have been carefully chosen to give you a truly rewarding and rejuvenating hospitality experience with an unmistakable African warmth and flare. Indeed, the country is widely predicted to be the next big safari destination, so you can be one of the first to understand why. Most people in Australia simply cannot fathom how chickens can be so important to someone’s livelihood. A $5 donation provides a household with two hens, a rooster and protection from disease for a whole year. As their flocks grow, the chicken meat and eggs can be sold for school fees, medical fees, more diverse household

diets, reliable household energy and, more often than not, more investment in the health and husbandry of their birds to further improve their business opportunities and quality of life. Kyeema most often works with women and children, as well as disability or HIV/AIDs affected households because of the importance of chickens in these communities. Chickens are traditionally cared for by women and require less resource and time inputs compared with other livestock. There is also the incredible nutritional benefits the eggs and meat provide to those with little access to other nutrients or diverse crop foods. Where will you stay and what will you do? Arrive in Malawi, transport to Ntchisi with three nights at Ntchisi Forest Lodge. On day 2, there will be village visits with Kyeema Foundation to learn about its supported program, the National Rural Poultry Centre of Malawi. Day 3 will be village visits with Kyeema Foundation or spend the day with a local, learning about their work. On days four and five, see Lake Malawi and enjoy two nights at Makakola Retreat.

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Days six, seven and eight, head to Liwonde National Park for three nights at Mvuu Camp. Then it’s an overnight in the capital Lilongwe, and a night at Latitude 13 before departure. Why not connect with something bigger on your holiday this year. This country and its people will surely make your heart smile. Make their story part of your stories in 2017. Visit kyeemafoundation.org or crooked-compass.com Call 1300 855 790 Lisa Pagotto Email info@crooked-compass.com or Dr Eliza Smith kyeema@ kyeemafoundation.org

Australlian-born Gemma Sisia opened the gates to The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania, one of the poorest countries in Africa, in 2002 with the belief that education is the best way to fight poverty. Infrastructure such as roads, health and education are still in the early stages of development, but this is balanced against the wildlife, culture and optimism of the people. This means that making any sort of project work is highly rewarding but extremely challenging. To achieve a runaway success like Gemma and her team have done is virtually unprecedented. Gemma’s journey began from an idea crystallized through late-night conversations with a Ugandan girl and the first “buy a brick” campaign in Australia. In 2002, three students entered the 100 per cent charity-funded school. It now delivers free, high-quality primary and secondary education to about 1800 of the most gifted yet impoverished students in northern Tanzania. It has expanded to three campuses with boarding and employs more than 280 staff. St Jude’s runs along modern educational lines and is starting to produce graduates who are truly useful in

Gemma Sisia will share her stories. helping shape this emerging nation. In 2015, the first Sixth Form class graduated – less than 2 per cent of the student population in Tanzania graduate – and the school introduced a voluntary Community Service Year for graduating students. The program provides graduates an opportunity to give back to their community by either teaching in their local government school or working at St Jude’s. It has been a huge success, with local schools reporting an increase in student attendance and improved grades. Graduates of St Jude’s have also been accepted into quality universities throughout Tanzania, embarking on

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Esperance – A pretty perfect stopover in the West After travelling across the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway, the first major town in Western Australia is Norseman and here, writes grey nomad BEVERLEY EVERSON, there are decisions to be made.

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ere in the Goldfields-Esperance region, the questions arises, do we turn north to Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie and the goldfields and soak up the beautiful rugged countryside of the west? Or do we turn south and head towards the coast to the edge of the Southern Ocean. On a previous trip in the 1980s we

had taken the western route to the goldfields on our way to Perth, but this trip was all about following the coastline as much as possible. We steered south to the town of Esperance, a region of agriculture, fishing and tourism. Esperance enjoys a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and cool wet

winters and while we were there in May, it did not disappoint with 15C and drizzle some days. However, most days are warm with brilliant sunshine and even warm enough for a dip in the ocean. But on southerly-wind days, the air is fresh and crisp straight from the Great Southern Ocean so the Queenslanders had to rug up. Statistics indicate that Esperance experiences only 86 days of fine weather a year. Esperance’s prosperity was influenced by whalers and sealers followed by pastoralists and miners keen to cash in on the boom in the goldfields to the north. The town’s jetty was built in the 1890s after the discovery of gold and a railway line was completed in 1927 between Coolgardie and Esperance. A number of wind turbines supply electricity to the town. This was the first wind-driven power generating farm in Australia when it was built at Salmon Beach as a research facility in 1987. There are all the usual choices of accommodation from backpackers to caravan parks, motels and B&Bs.

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Port Esperance passed through the waters off Esperance in 1627, but he didn’t bother to stop. French explorers are acknowledged as the first to land in this area in 1792. Esperance (meaning hope) was named after a French ship. Much later, in 1802, Matthew Flinders sailed the Bay of Isles discovering and naming places such as Lucky Bay and Thistle Cove in the Cape Le Grand National Park.

“Prosperity was influenced by whalers and sealers followed by pastoralists and miners”

Even explorer Edward Eyre camped here, in June 1841, after suffering a disastrous crossing of the Nullarbor. Captain Rossiter on the whaling vessel Mississippi came to his aid and Eyre named Rossiter Bay after his rescuer. Close to town are numerous beaches for surfing, scuba diving or just enjoying a casual drive along the Great Ocean Drive, a 38km circular loop that travels past breathtaking coastal scenery such as Blue Haven and Twilight Beach. Or you might see fishermen out catching salmon or families swimming, surfing and windsurfing. Rotary Lookout and Observatory Point give you excellent views over Salmon Beach, coastal rocks and the wind turbine farms in the distance. It is home to the Cyclops wave, said to be the world’s heaviest wave, which sees huge volumes of water crashing on a shallow reef. This was featured in the Bra Boys documentary. Also nearby are a number of salt lakes, the best known being Pink Lake, which gains its rosy colour from the red algae living in its waters. This is especially spectacular at sunset. There are five major national parks within a few hours drive of town. The closest is Cape Le Grand National Park, with its big granite boulders, rugged coastal peaks (the highest being

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BOOK REVIEW

ELIZABETH PASCOE

Father Frank Docherty is to speak at a Council of the Clergy. His chosen career hasn’t been smooth sailing as he has an open mind and tends to query some of the Catholic Church’s dogma. We follow this story through Frank, who is an honourable and dedicated priest with some human traits which make him all the more approachable, vital to the path he is now going to undertake. This book caught me by surprise. My first reaction was “here we go again, another story on child abuse”. We meet people from all walks and stages of life. This is a subtle and cautionary tale written by an author whose knowledge of the Catholic faith shines through. Worth reading.

TONY HARRINGTON

This is a well written, engaging and entertaining novel by a prolific master author. Tom Keneally’s life journey has given him keen insights into the clergy and the problems and politics of the Catholic church. This story sensitively deals with topical issues of child abuse and the denial and aggressive legal action against the victims to protect maleficent priests and the institution of the church. Interwoven themes include Humanae Vitae, the prohibition of all forms of contraception for married couples, celibacy and the reluctance of the church over the past 40 years to modernise. The hero of this story embodies all the qualities we expect of a priest who is the real deal. This book is the real deal and provides a glimmer of hope for an outdated institution. You don’t have to be a Catholic to read this book. 8/10.

BOOK review JOHN KLEINSCHMIDT The central character of this book, Fr Frank Docherty, would to most people be a fair representation of what a Catholic priest should be – learned, progressive, questioning, compassionate, faithful to the church, friends and parishioners. And he holds true to these values despite a protectionist culture embedded in the church that serves to divorce it from reality. Fr Frank, on leave from an exile post in Canada, is unrelenting in his pursuit of societal and ecclesiastical justice for three victims of a predatory priest who has risen to a position of authority and the protection of his Cardinal. While a work of fiction I could not help but feel that this story was real. Strongly recommend this book. It’s a good read.

SUZI HIRST

CRIMES OF THE FATHER By Tom Keneally

Keneally, an ex-seminarian, interrogates the damage done to innocents as the Catholic Church has prevaricated and covered up for its own. Fr Frank Docherty, ex-communicated to Canada due to his radical preaching on the Vietnam War and other human rights causes, is now a psychologist and monk. He returns to Australia to speak on abuse in the Church, and unwittingly is soon listening to stories from two different people – a young man, via his suicide note, and an ex-nun – who both claim to have been sexually abused by an eminent Sydney cardinal. Fr Docherty finds he must confront each party involved in the abuse.

Did I enjoy this book? Hard to say. It did, however, leave me feeling that even in this age of enlightenment and exposure, the Catholic Church has not moved forward with the times. It is still covering for its own when priests guilty of abuse and paedophilia are exposed. That the Catholic Church has the money to hire the most expensive lawyers and pays the abused to keep quiet, is a travesty of justice. The book is incredibly well written when dealing with the hard topic of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. The coincidences and how the paths of the main characters cross with Fr Frank Docherty is cleverly plotted. A worthwhile read but I am glad I am not a Catholic or my faith would be very much tested.

JO BOURKE

MARY BARBER This is a compelling novel. On the downside, the vocabulary can be a stretch and it’s peppered with ecclesiastical words. You may need to read it with a dictionary nearby. Keneally draws you into the lives of these Sydneysiders. I was never lost in this book as each chapter title gives you a short description and a date. Like other great authors, he is able to turn a broad social issue into a detailed personal story that you can understand and care about. Keneally does have a way with words, even when the topic is harrowing. This is a lively book and worth the read.

Author Tom Keneally is a top-notch storyteller and with his background of seminary studies, his telling is authentic and absorbing. The period portrayed is the early 1960s when priests, nuns and the hierarchy were on such high pedestals that for the laity, they were untouchable. It was a time when guilt was ingrained and Catholicism was a religion of fear and rules. This book is a ‘déjà vu’ for Catholics who lived through those years. It is confronting and shocking and left me sad and angry. Despite some optimism towards the end, I was left with a feeling that the Catholic Church has a long way to go before it is relevant to this day and age. It is a book worth reading if only for the portrayal of the characters and the sad realisation that Tom Keneally could write similar stories for other institutions based on evidence from the royal commission.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

SUDOKU (MEDIUM)

SUDOKU (EASY)

WORD FIND

CODE WORD CWH S MX P A F G J O K 15

Q Y R Z E L U I DN V B T 3

PERMUTATE BLANK, BLEAK, BAKER-BREAK, BROKE, POKER, PROSE

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PUZZLES

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

DOWN

4 7 9 10 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21

The sergeant takes an old measure to register olfactory perception (5) That which persuades one to be neat? (5) Bungling the pouring of cement in top condition (11) Ban part of the music (3) A mound out of plum (4) Force beam used in battle (4) An elevated plain denture with gold on it (7) Sounds like a means of securing the port (4) Amusing but aimless animals (4) Kneeling without any washed linen on the casket (3) Impromptu visit, seen in the circumstances to be lacking in tact (11) Bequeath what one owned, possibly (5) Fierce ﬁghter loses ﬁsh ends without really changing much (5)

2 3 4 5 6 8 11 12 14 16 17 18

CODEWORD

No. 2523

Spin smoothly with inward rotations, leaping ﬁrst (5) Included all the aspects that make men so spaced out (11) Medicated balm for a gentle beast (4) I hear you look intently at the landing place (4) Spreading rapidly it made the vigneron run out (11) Given a brief at typing class comprising a lot of lard (5) Functions as average bonds (7) Work with a measure of wool (3) Make hard work of a cigarette? (3) Give up eggs ﬁrst, rather completely (5) Ox direct! (5) You are aware of the negative side, I hear (4) You left the shame for a brighter coating (4)

No. 714

WORK IT OUT!

SUDOKU WORDFIND

Level: Medium

No. 43

armour bard castle chivalry court drawbridge dungeon inn jester joust keep king knight lady

No. 772

land lord lute noble page princess queen quest sire sonnet sword throne trod

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SCATTERWORD

Today’s Aim: 21 words Good 26 words Very good 29 words Excellent

SUDOKU Level: Easy

No. 771

O D

No. 2960

Form at least one nine letter word from the given letters and as many other words as possible of four or more letters. Each word must contain the letter in the central circle. Simple plurals, formed by adding “s” are not counted as extra words. No prefixes or suffixes. Reference: The Macquarie Concise Dictionary.

PERMUTATE

ACROSS 1 5 8 10 13 14 15 17 20

21 22 23

Very poor person Wearing a sleeveless cloak Alternatively Wooden frames to hold artists’ works Groups of people exercising major inﬂuence Solvent Cads Hypnotic state A beneﬁt obtained by virtue of one’s employment (informal) Cut glass Timid Relating to the thigh bone

26 28 29 31 32 33 35

12 16 18 19 21 22 23 24 25

Move on water Worships Glued Authorise Serviette Scanty Unit of electrical potential 36 Evade 37 Haunt

DOWN 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11

Exclamation Fore-runner Pauses from work Salad plant Inventor’s copyright Scatter Soldier on watch Mistake Wise

26 27 29 30 34

Onion-like plant Made a choice Murderers Telegram Mountain pass Gambling venue Acted obsequiously Wiped up liquid Rehearse the memory of former experiences Became submerged Article Sauce oft served with pasta Period of time Dance step

No. 033

WORK IT OUT!

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.

BLANK

_____ _____ _____ _____ PROSE

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