SWORDS AND THE LAW
As a number us in Queensland are carrying swords to classes and performances it is important that you are aware of the provisions of the law - Section 51 of the Weapons Act 1990. Technically speaking our swords are regarded as a "knife" . A "knife" is defined as a thing with a sharpened point or blade that is reasonably capable of (a) being held in 1 or both hands, and (b) being used to wound or threaten to wound anyone when held in 1 or both hands.
Possession of a knife in a public place - 51.(1) A person must not physically possess a knife in a public place, unless the person has reasonable excuse (Maximum penalty: 20 penalty points or 6 months imprisonment)
The part which applies to us in particular in Subsection 2 (which states It is reasonable excuse for subsection (1) to physically possess a knife ) is subsection 2(b) to participate in a lawful entertainment, recreation or sport.
Subsection (3) 4 states - In deciding what is a reasonable excuse for subsection (1), regard may be had, among other things, to whether the way the knife is held in possession or when and where it is held in possession, would cause a reasonable person concern that he or she, or someone else in the vicinity may be threatened or harmed.
Sergeant Gerry O'Connor of Weapons Licensing Branch, at Police Headquarters Brisbane provided the above information. His suggestion is that we all make decorated pouches in which to carry the swords - in other words so we don't look like we're carrying swords.
Visit the
"The Souk" ............for something old, something new, etc
Teacher's Sites --- BOOKMARK!
Don't forget to bookmark the sites of AMED teachers Princess Shahara and Lorelle (which has some of Lorelle's own photographic work displayed), and Saghirah - lots of places to check out for the local info.
ALSO THE NEW BELLYDANCE ARTISTS SITE
WELLINGTON POINT - SAGHIRAH -
Visit Saghirah's web page for up to date details and downloadable pdf application form.
Due to demand Susan Buntine has recommenced a second beginners bellydance class on Mondays at 5.30pm-6.30pm. Location - Jagera art centre Cordelia Street , South Brisbane(between Brisbane State High School and Musgrave Park - look for a driveway and Jagera is the second building on the left ). Time 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Subsequently there has been an alteration to the Mixed Class start time which will now run from 6.30pm to 7.45pm
