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This majestic fig tree is still earmarked for removal. However there appears to be significant differences between Council and the Dept of Environment’s view as to the health of the tree. PHOTO: Peter McCullagh

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ACTIVITY books are a great way to pass the time on a rainy day. However, Douglas Shire Council’s latest activity and colouring books are designed to assist residents and families prepare for the coming storm and cyclone season. The new activity books will be distributed to local primary schools as part of a pre-cyclone season push for Douglas to ‘Get Ready’. The books are designed to teach young children and their families how to stay safe during disasters and emergencies through fun activities such as crosswords, colouring pages, games, and fun activity all with a serious message at the core. There are two activity books available on Council’s website for residents to download for free or residents cancollect a hardcopy from Council’s offices. There’s Wild Weather in Douglas Shire – Activity Book 2021, and a colouring book titled Storm Season. The Douglas Local Disaster Management Group, Mossman State Emergency Services (SES) and Council’s Local Laws team will be attending schools and community centres from October to December to raise awareness and distribute useful resources. Council’s Disaster Management Officer Jamie Kleinhans believes educating children

Council’s Disaster Management Officer Jamie Kleinhans with the new Get Ready Activity Books about the importance of disaster preparation is incredibly important. “Kids play a key role in reinforcing the message at home about the importance of being prepared for disaster season,” she said. “From conversation around the dinner table to helping with preparations for the season, kids can help reduce the risks and impacts of potential disasters.”

“The activity books will help children learn about common disasters and how to prepare for them in a creative and fun way.” “Extreme weather is part of living in beautiful Douglas Shire. We can’t change the weather, but we can be prepared.” The community engagement sessions will cover topics such as the importance of communicating about a household emergency plan – as families should

know and practice procedures for evacuation, shelter-in-place and lockdown; the type of items to pack in an emergency kit; what to do during a cyclone and what to do with your furry-child during a disaster. There will be a lucky draw at each event. Douglas residents can also expect a few visits from Paddy the Platypus during these engagements.

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From the West End to the far north AFTER four years performing in Phantom of the Opera in London’s West End, Ingham born tenor Paul Tabone is coming north for a series of small intimate performances before returning to Sydney for the Australian production of Phantom of the Opera. Paul Tabone will be preforming his latest production, ‘Golden Days: Songs from the movies and musicals’. In support of local and regional talent, this show will feature up and coming regional artists. Having grown up in Ingham and despite his international career, Paul continues to promote local talent whilst on tour. Kiara Cabassi, winner of the CQUniversity Most Promising Voice for Musical Theatre will support Tabone during his two shows here in the north.

‘Golden Days’ will take audiences on a heart-warming trip down memory lane featuring many of the loved classics from Perry Como, Mario Lanza and songs from Disney as well as Phantom of the Opera. Audiences will be mesmerised by Tabone’s interpretations of The Loveliest Night of the Year, Serenade, O Sole Mio, Granada and also Music of the Night. The tour will also promote his debut album, ‘This is Me’, which has gone to number 1 in the Classical Music Charts in Australia, United Kingdom and the Unites States. Paul Tabone will be appearing at the Mareeba International Club, Saturday December 4 and the Atherton Performing Arts Theatre Saturday December 11. Full details are available at www.paultabone.com

more fair, inclusive and respectful future.” The Celebrating Reconciliation Grants Program is proudly funded by the Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. Apply now or find out more at www.qld.gov.au/recgrants Applications close 3pm AEST on Friday 17 December 2021.

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Reconciliation grants 2022 open PETER MCCULLAGH LOCAL communities are invited to apply for a share of the $150,000 Celebrating Reconciliation Grants Program 2022. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Craig Crawford today opened the popular grants program dedicated to community reconciliation efforts. “Up to 38 Queensland-based reconciliation celebrations will be supported in this round of grants for events to be held in or around National Reconciliation Week in 2022,” Mr Crawford said. “In the spirit of truth-telling, understanding, respect and reconciliation, grants of up to $15,000 will support local events bringing together Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Queenslanders,” he said. “Past rounds have inspired reconciliation activities like traditional performances, cultural displays, art exhibitions, story-telling and fun runs acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions.”

In 2020, six community groups in the far north participated within the program. The Hollingsworth Elders Village in Portsmith received funding for their National Reconciliation Week Community Day in 2020. National Reconciliation Week is held each year from 27 May to 3 June and commemorates two significant milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey—the successful 1967 referendum and the 1992 High Court Mabo decision. Mr Crawford said community reconciliation events — big and small — help advance reconciliation across the state. “This year, Queenslanders celebrated National Reconciliation Week differently, but just as passionately, in COVID-safe ways and we look forward to more innovative, inspiring and inclusive reconciliation celebrations,” he said. “Since launching in 2018, our dedicated grants program has supported more than 100 reconciliation events in communities including Cape York and the Torres Strait, Gold

Coast, Barcaldine, Winton and Doomadgee. “Reconciliation is at the heart of Queensland’s Path to Treaty and there is a place for all Queenslanders on our shared journey towards a

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End of the line for rosewoods

AN INDEPENDENT arborist report commissioned by Douglas Shire Council has recommended the removal of a number of rosewood trees in Warner Street Port Douglas. Since April, Council has been closely monitoring and undertaking remedial works to the street, however their removal is recommended due to the risk posed to the public. Based on the arborist reports, Council has decided to urgently remove eight trees and undertake further pruning to give the remaining trees the best chance of survival. If pruning work is not successful in improving tree health during the wet season, further removals may be required. Staff currently have 12 six-metre-high rosewood trees at its Port Douglas Depot which will be used as part of a tree replacement program. The removal, which represents about 10% of the street trees, will occur in mid-November. Arborist reports commissioned earlier this year confirmed a number of the trees had been poisoned. The laboratory tests found concentrated traces of chemicals called dicamba and metolachlor OXA in samples taken from the leaves of impacted trees. These chemicals are found in a variety of common herbicides that can be easily purchased from hardware and agricultural suppliers.

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Book your seat for the Mayor’s Christmas luncheon TICKETS to the best Christmas lunch in Port Douglas are now available. Douglas Shire Council has again teamed up with Salsa Bar and Grill to deliver the 2021 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal Luncheon next month. Bookings can be made for 12pm on Thursday 25 November via the Salsa Bar and Grill website today. Oysters, salmon, and confit duck leg are all on the menu for the event which helped contribute to the more than $10,000 raised for the Christmas Appeal last year. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said he expected this year’s lunch to be better than ever. “We can’t thank Rhys

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Festival of Science WORLD Science Festival Brisbane returns to Queensland in March 2022, with its dynamic mix of scientific surprises, fun discoveries and a new partnership with Curiocity Brisbane. The 2021 World Science Festival has been hailed a success with more than 120,000 visitors already engaging in the community and school days in Brisbane, Townsville, Chinchilla, Gladstone and Toowoomba with Ipswich still to be held on 7 and 8 November. The regional program for the 2022 World Science Festival has been announced with events planned for Townsville, Gladstone, Chinchilla, Ipswich and Toowoomba. Since its introduction in 2016, this popular event has

attracted audiences of more than 800,000 visitors in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Chinchilla, Townville and Mackay, and generated more than $32 million in economic impact for the state.

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Mental health first aid DURING Mental Health Week in October, Mission Beach Community Support Inc hosted a Mental Health First Aid Course. Twelve locals attended the two-day Event was held October 13 and 14. With 1 in 5 Australian adults experiencing a common mental illness each year, this course was well received by members of the

Mission Beach community.

Mental Health First Aid training teaches participants the practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem. The Mission Beach Community Support Inc will now be seeking funding to organise a Mental Health First Aid course in 2022 with a focus on mental health issues in younger Australians.

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Morning tea & bowls THERE is a morning tea planned for Tuesday November 9 hosted by the FNQ Dementia Alliance. The morning tea and activity morning will be conducted at the Edge Hill Bowls Club. The bowling commences from 9.30 with the morning tea following at 10am.

FNQ Dementia Alliance invites community members living with loved ones suffering from dementia to come along, bring their partner and enjoy a fun supportive morning. Full details can be found on their Facebook page @fnqdementiaalliance.

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K9 sniffers on the ant trail THE NATIONAL Electric Ant Eradication Program’s canine team recently talked to students attending the Vets in Progress school holiday program run by the Boongarry Vet surgery at Aeroglen. Designed to give school aged youth an insight into working in the animal industry, the program also promotes animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and animal care. Students were shown live electric ants and learnt about the threat they pose to the environment, including how their venomous sting can potentially blind pets and native animals. The Program’s specially trained dogs gave a demonstration of how they can detect the odour of these tiny ants and the handlers explained the important role that the team of four dogs has in finding and eradicating electric ants from the Far North Queensland region. At the end of the demonstration, the students had the opportunity to talk to the dog handlers about what they do each day, how they came to be working with the program and potential career paths in working with odour detection dogs.

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PETER MCCULLAGH THE BATTLE over T5 continues. The historic fig tree (T5) situated on Lake Street at the rear of the Cairns Regional library is currently in ‘no-mans-land’ awaiting a final decision on its future. For the past 12 months the tree has had security fencing surrounding it. Restricting access from tourists and independent individuals wishing to assess the health of the tree. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning in a statement issued late last week assured residents that Council was committed to exploring the feasibility of protecting and supporting the fig tree. He also wished to state that “Council does not want to remove the tree, but in its current condition it poses a risk to public safety.” To date Council has spent and allocated over $2 million on their flying fox relocation program. Council has spent $100,000 over the past six years in their endeavours to protect the fig. The removal of this fig tree is seen as a genuine risk to the Spectacled Flying Foxes who use the tree as a roost. With the number of available roosting trees diminishing in the CBD, the colony has been dispersed, however they

return nightly with their pups before heading off to forage for food. Cairns Regional Council’s Division 5 Councillor, Amy Eden, elected on a ‘Greener + Cooler’ platform sees the removal of the tree as a last resort. However, she will support the removal if attempts to prolong the life of the tree prove unsuccessful. Cr Eden believes it is premature to consider planting an already mature tree alongside the existing fig, allowing the canopy to develop and in time replace the ageing tree. “There has been the suggestion of pre-planting a replacement tree to allow T5 to be replaced with an established tree; I am not against this idea however I do feel it’s premature as we are in the mix of investigating how we can pro-long the life of the tree and ultimately what (including costs) are involved in this process,’ stated Cr Eden. Cairns is renowned for its lush tropical central business district. With the easing of travel restriction, visitors will once again gather each evening to photograph and video the fly foxes’ nightly flight manoeuvres over our skyline. The library site has been central to this ritual for decades. The removal of roosting trees prior to the building of the hotel across the road along with the threat to the trees on the library site will impact upon the colony further.

A campaign from members of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) to delay the decision to remove the tree has been in the initial stages successful. A total of 74 public submissions regarding the future of the fig tree were received, resulting in a delay announcing whether the matter needed to be assessed under national environment law. This decision will be announced in early November. Lucy Graham, CAFNEC’s Director is encouraged by the time and commitment that Cairns Regional Council has given key stakeholders regarding concerns about the removal of this heritage listed tree. “We look forward to the council extending these conversations to the broader community, so we can all decide together what happens to our heritage places. “CAFNEC has some concerns about contradictions between the Heritage Exemption given by the Department of Environment and Science, (DES) and the application made by Cairns Regional Council. Council’s submission states that the tree is in fair to poor health, but the DES exemption states that the tree is dead, dangerous and beyond curative repair. CAFNEC is working with both levels of government to clarify the contradiction.

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Biosecurity plan for Torres Strait PETER MCCULLAGH

THE TORRES Strait Island Regional Council has received $312,000 in grant funding for the creation of a plan for waste and material biosecurity management. Federal Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister David Littleproud, said the grant would improve biosecurity management in the area and boost Indigenous employment. “The TSIRC represents 15 unique island communities over 42,000 square kilometres of land and sea and is on the frontline of Australia’s biosecurity,” Mr Littleproud said. “It’s an extraordinary responsibility for the Torres Strait to shoulder, and with this grant the council will develop a single, targeted Waste and Material Biosecurity Management Plan. “This plan would bring together the waste management and biosecurity responsibilities for each community and

employ a local Waste and Biosecurity Engagement Coordinator to work closely with communities to implement the plan. “Northern Australia plays a huge role in keeping the rest of the country safe from pests and diseases, and I couldn’t be prouder to be supporting this initiative.” Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby said the plan would consolidate the council’s biosecurity and waste responsibilities. “We are one of the most unique local government and biosecurity areas in Australia,” Cr Mosby said. “This community-led approach is aimed at empowering our people through utilising their existing knowledge and building new biosecurity management skills. The protection of our ecosystems, cultural places and communities is fundamental to our role as Traditional Owners.”

CONCERNS remain that COVID-19 vaccination gaps in far north indigenous communities might not be able to be closed by the time Queensland’s borders reopen on December 17. Any outbreaks in the vulnerable, often remote, communities would be devastating, with immunity levels below the national average and lower life expectancy. COVID could also severely put at risk the generational survival of local languages, arts and culture in many of the areas through the possible deaths from the virus of their elders and community custodians. Health services have been busy campaigning for residents to take up vaccinations as quickly as possible, setting up mobile clinics and boosting existing services but have been hampered in some areas by vaccination supplies falling short. In some communities even the first dose level is alarmingly low – for instance earlier this week, a vaccination rate table published by Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) showed the double vaccination rates in the communities of Kowanyama, Coen, Hope Vale, Aurukun, Laura and Cooktown all below 50 per

cent, with Cooktown at just 34 per cent. Even taking into account that GPs and pharmacies are also administering vaccinations, the low rates are still of concern. In the Torres Strait, while few islands are also low on the TCHHS double dose rates, many others are doing much better, recording well above 60-70 per cent fully vaccinated. Elida Faith, Labor’s candidate for the seat of Leichhardt

We need to move in and engage with those communities, be led by their leaders, their councils who visited Kowanyama this week, has questioned what she said is a lack of support from the Federal Government, which has the main responsibility for vaccine supplies and rollout. “It’s incredibly concerning to see the vaccine gap in

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many Indigenous communities,” Ms Faith said. “Queensland Health has been doing a great job in trying to boost Indigenous vaccination rates before we open up here in Queensland but support from the Federal Government has left a lot to be desired,” she said. “At the start of the vaccine rollout the Prime Minister promised that all Indigenous Australians over the age of 55 would be fully vaccinated before Winter. Now here we are, approaching summer and there are still people in this age bracket not vaccinated.” The official in charge of Queensland’s vaccination rollout, Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy said lagging vaccination rates in some regions could mean they will not hit the 80 per cent double-dose target by the time the state opens up on December 17. Because of population concentrations, a state level of eighty per cent will certainly not translate 80 per cent in many regional areas such as the far north. Currently the overall level of double vaccination is around just 45 per cent in the Cape and Torres Strait health area, compared with above 61 per cent for the Cairns and Hinterland area. “I’m less comfortable that all areas across the state will

hit those targets and I know there’ll be some of those areas — unless we see a massive turnout this week — there’ll be some of those areas that won’t hit that target,” Mr Chelepy said. Dr Marlow Coates from the TCHHS told ABC’s Radio National that achieving higher vaccination rates in some communities means a more targeted community driven approach. “We need to move in and engage with those communities, be led by their leaders, their councils, their prescribed body corporate leaders, the patriarchal, matriarchal minds and get down to the one-on-one family or the religious line discussions to have factual discussions about the vaccine.” But while there are worryingly low levels of double vaccination rates in some of the communities, in others there has been encouraging success. TCHHS Acting Chief Executive Dean Davidson commended the communities of Pormpuraaw on Cape York and the Kubin community on Moa Island in the Torres Strait for achieving milestones of above 70 per cent. “At Pormpuraaw, more than 77 per cent of the eligible population aged 12 years and over is now fully vaccinated with two doses of

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Community funds available THE federal government is providing a further $150,000 in funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in Leichhardt need and deserve. Expressions of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme. This will give local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of up to $20,000. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said more funding for Leichhardt would deliver the infrastructure and equipment our communities need to be successful and grow. He said the Stronger Communities Programme had proved very popular in the past and was highly competitive. “Our government continues to deliver for Cairns

Mayor of Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council, Bradley Creek receiving his COVID vaccination (Inset) Hope Vale Campus staff Learna and Courtney took the chance to protect themselves, their families and their community a COVID–19 vaccine, while the fully vaccinated percentage at Kubin this week also hit 71 per cent for the 12 year and overs,’’ he said. Those rates would have increased since, with the vaccination drive continuing in the communities.

But Ms Faith believes the Commonwealth should be doing more to help. “Where is the Federal Government? They aren’t rolling out a campaign to boost vaccination rates, they’ve left that to the State Government. So what are they doing?”

and Far North Queensland,” Mr Entsch said. “This latest funding injection will support up to 20 projects across our communities, supporting jobs and delivering an economic boost to drive our recovery on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This type of investment brings people together by strengthening social connections, building community participation and delivering a brighter and more vibrant future for communities. “I strongly encourage interested organisations to contact my office regarding projects important to them and our community. “Grants from $2,500 up to $20,000 are available to cover up to 100 per cent of eligible project costs, or up to 50 per cent of eligible project costs for local governing bodies.”

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Not appy Jan G’DAY Tropicairnsians, Oh I deeply miss the days when all you had to do to be uncontactable, was walk outside and turn up the car stereo totally ignoring the landline telephone ringing? Yes, this was the normal practice in my place, and many households back in the past, when we rode dinosaurs to cave school and even up to the early 1990’s. Fast forward to today, which seems to me is 200 years later. Now, our lives get controlled by smart phones. Oh yeah, they are bloody smart alright. Have you ever noticed that when you are talking about a subject in a very positive manner do not be surprised that your phone has been “listening” and you will possibly find ads featuring said subject when perusing such places like Facebook. And we move onto applications on our smart phones, referred to by those in the know as ‘APPS’. Crikey, have we been right royally shafted with this overzealous technology, as there is apparently an app for every conceivable thing in the world?

Do you remember that weird uncle that would get you to pull his finger, yeah, they even have an app that farts! There are apps for absolutely everything essential and totally useless. Remember the story a few weeks ago how I bought a banjolele on impulse and not knowing how to play it. Well, there are apps for this problem and apparently they show you how easy it is to play. But I have not bothered to go there yet. And even found app sites for learning how to play that harmonica that I inherited a long time ago, yeah haven’t gone there yet either, slack right. I have found apps sites for some truly weird things that normal people should not even contemplate. My favorite, how to communicate with guinea pigs. Really, who is really going to sit down and have a meaningful conversation with a guinea pig and really what would you talk about? Another classic app, How bears learn to pole dance (I would not try to slip money in that ‘G’ string). Or you could download before you next head out fishing the amazing app, How to survive on a raft surrounded by sharks, How to hypnotize a snake (hssssssterical), Learn to dance like a penguin and so many millions of more totally ironic, stupid ideas that are making people that created

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these apps huge amounts of money. But that is the whole point of apps it would seem, is money and how easy it is to get the gullible society of smart phone obsessed punters to part with their credit card details to make a quick million or two. The real funny part is a lot

of these apps are renewable annually and the punters don’t even notice the charges being taken out the accounts most times. Smart phones and smarter owners…yeah right. Wayne, Wayne, Wayne, here is a fantastic idea for you, how about (now I just did a thorough check of the app store and

there is nothing like it) creating an app on How to paint beards in multi colors and designs, I can almost smell the money now (which also means I must not have COVID), so where are the how to build an app, apps? Wayne

MOTORISTS travelling between Cardwell and Cairns will soon notice new road markings and signs at the entry to several townships along the Bruce Highway. The Federal Government is providing $1 million for the installation of township entry treatments (TET) on the highway to define lower speed zones in built-up areas. Township entry treatments are designed to improve safety and remind drivers to slow down as they enter towns along the highway. Nine will be installed on the Bruce Highway at Cardwell, Tully, Innisfail, El Arish, Mourilyan, Mirriwinni, Babinda, Deeral and Fishery Falls. Senator for Queensland and Special Envoy for Northern Australia Susan McDonald said the treatments would include signs, coloured road surface markings, widened painted median and shoulders, narrowed lane widths and retro-reflective raised road markers. “The treatments have been installed at many locations across Queensland and have proven to be an effective safety initiative,” Senator McDonald said. Works will start this month and be completed by midMay, weather permitting.

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Time to rebalance life and work

dle and its ‘in the arm and out again in seconds’ with no more than a pin prick. Go get the jab. NOEL, Cairns UNITY DOMINATION IS UNDER THREAT

IN the words of Lewis Carroll, ‘The time has come the Walrus said...

Good to see the Committee structure of Cairns Council abolished. Its about

I ruminate on the past 18 months, a period of planning, designing and bringing to life this publication, Cairns Local News.

sentatives and Council business should be governed by all elected repre-

To design, strategise and produce a quality paper like Cairns Local News takes an enormous effort, in addition to dominating much of your week. For the past 18 months, I have committed my life to ensuring that Cairns Local News met and exceeded the expectations of readers and proved to be an excellent marketing platform for many local advertisers. The time has now come to create some genuine balance within my life. Earlier this month, I stepped down as a director of the company, sold my shares, and this week’s edition is my final as editor of this paper. In reflection I feel a sense of pride in the achievements of Cairns Local News. Taking home 5 gongs at the Queensland Country Press Association Awards earlier this year was a highlight. We were the most successful paper in the north and I believe by fair the best.

Thank you for your support and the way you have embraced Cairns Local News - a quality newspaper with a commitment to independent quality journalism. Being recognised for excellence in editorial was particularly pleasing. My goal was to create regular readership, allowing advertisers the opportunity to tap into a large and very loyal following, to create marketing campaigns that work. As for what I will be doing next month, all I know is I will be looking for my next opportunity, along with bringing some muchneeded balance into my life. One thing for certain, I still will be in the north, I value what we have here in North Queensland and will continue to champion our people, businesses, and way of life I wish to thank all our readers for your personal support, as well as the support you have shown Cairns Local News. Independence in media is crucial in any market, and you have helped to establish a free and independent newspaper here in Cairns and I thank you for your support. Cairns Local News was established upon three important pillars. The fair and positive reporting of events and a special focus upon positive news. We championed women in business and society along with positive Indigenous stories reflecting culture and personalities, and finally we backed local, supported local and we are proud to be local. Thank you for your support and readership. As I signoff with my final editorial, I channel the final episode of M*A*S*H, ‘Farewell, Goodbye and Amen’. Peter McCullagh

time we had true democracy. Cr Olds is rught, there are 10 elected representatives. Good to see Max and Amy stand up to the little master and vote to abolish the committee structure.

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TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT THE TREE Editor you might have lost Mr JHM over the missing Super Quiz in your FREE paper, but you have gained a lot of readers because you’re not afraid to tell it as it is, i.e. the CRC proposed removal of the tree in front of the Cairns Library. Govt Departments including Councils, know when to put it in reverse gear especially when public opinion goes against then. What tree?? DON, EARLVILLE A dead or dying tree in the CBD. Looks pretty lush and green to me. Safety fenced so falling ‘dead’ branches do not harm the public.... Can Council advise as to how many branches have fallen from the tree in the past 12 months? I have never seen a branch on the ground under the tree. MILTON J, North Cairns WATER INFRASTRUCTURE Council still persists with their line, we need to spend $200 million plus on infrastructure, but they have ZERO policy on water conservation. Check out their website. The official Water Conservation Policy for Cairns Council was due for revision in July 2013. It is 8 years out of date. Just like this Council is living in the past and out of date. Where is your current policy on Water Conservation? Oh... policy is to build more infrastructure rather than use resources wisely. Short term goals. Leave it to a future council to encourage or mandate for water conservation. Sorry Bob, massive fail here. PETER, Bungalow NEGATIVE COVERAGE OF VACCINATIONS I think a lot more of the population would probably ‘get the jab’ if what they had shown on TV was not so negative. They show a huge great syringe slowly piercing the skin (so slow it shows a ‘crater’) and then takes forever to empty the damn thing, and that is not how it is. It’s actually a small nee-

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by name and they look after me giving more personal service & they don’t have self-service checkouts & not likely to get them in the near future (I hope). BEN, Babinda HOW DID I GET HERE? After visiting your lovely botanical Gardens I left, I had to turn left and then I took the first right no U-turn for me, had to drive all the way out to the airport. I could’ve gone down Lake Street but there was no right hand turn there so I had to go all the way out to the airport to the roundabout and come back into Lakeside to get to the city why is there no U-turn permitted sign at the first intersection or a right hand turn into Lake Street maybe there should be more signage. VISITOR, Brisbane GAY PRIDE Great to hear CRC is acknowledging the Gay Pride Festival by having a rainbow-coloured crossing in the CBD but why not make it a permanent fixture rather than just for a few days. We have such a wonderful diverse community all treating each other with much respect and kindness every day. Permanent rainbow and ochre crossings would show the world how special and understanding we in Cairns are. HALINA, Bayview Height

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LIKE so many who settle in the Douglas Shire, the eventual move to paradise is often as a result of a previous visit. My wife and I came here for a day trip to the reef and instantly we wanted to come back for a longer stay. I had no idea what to expect when travelling up the windy road, on a shuttle, from Cairns to Port. To be honest, I was imagining a small town like Cloncurry, with a couple of pubs, supermarket, hardware store and a friendly welcome. Clearly, I hadn’t done my homework as I started to realise this wasn’t the case. My eyes lit up the instant we turned right off the Cook Highway and proceeded to pass the resorts, golf club and amazing line of palm trees. My next moment of sheer amazement was getting to the Coconut Grove Junction, with its fine selection of restaurants and clothes shops. I could already detect my better half fumbling around for her credit card. Like the rest of the world, in the last eighteen months, the Douglas Shire has seen some turbulent times. Periods of extreme business and other times when car parks have been empty. Presently it seems to be somewhere in between, as we await decisions and inspiration from our leaders and the experts. For a period, Coconut Grove,

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Port means business that very place that gave me those long lasting first impressions, has had a tough time. The loss of the long established 2 Fish Restaurant, plus the disappearance of other popular shops, had been a blow. It now appears, however, that positivity is starting to return, as we see vacant premises becoming active business locations again. Just this week, further up Macrossan Street in Port, three new shops have been approved at the former Mango Jam Restaurant site. The premises had been irregularly occupied since the restaurant closed several years ago. The application includes proposals to redevelop the land with new shops, retaining the car parking in the rear yard, side driveway and vehicle crossover onto Macrossan Street. All up, together with border restrictions hopefully soon to lift, it should be a step towards some normality, even if it is the ‘new norm!’ For now, this is an optimistic Gazza signing out! Send your positive stories to gazza@cairnslocalnews.com.au You can catch up with Gazza each weekday afternoon between 4 – 7 pm on 90.9 FAB FM in Port Douglas! Douglas!

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Miss Tee - Gilligan’s Backpackers Resort, 4:30pm Barbary Coasters - Trinity Beach Bar & Grill, 5:00pm Janna Mercedes - O’Donnells Irish Bar, 6:00pm Silver Fox Jazz Band - Elixir Music Bar, 6:00pm Vivien Aisi - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 6:00pm Carrizma - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Andrea The Benson Hotel, 6:30pm TML’s 10th Foundation Day Anniversary & Blackboard Jam Sessions Tablelands Music Lovers, 7:00pm Lady Valiant and The Joker Pokers Tanks Arts Centre, 7:30pm Bernies Jazz - Dundees Restaurant at the Waterfront, 7:30pm The Love Handles - Ant Hill Hotel, 7:45pm Tony George - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm Kaweyova - PJ O’Briens, 9:30pm

Russell Harris - German Club Cairns, 4:00pm Tanya Murphy - Trinity Beach Sports Club, 6:00pm Miss Tee - Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook, 6:00pm Sunset Ragga - Cazalys Cairns, 6:15pm Barbary Coasters - Roo Bar & Grill, 6:30pm A Whiskey Boat - Yungaburra Hotel, 7:00pm The Love Handles - King Reef Hotel, 7:30pm Bernies Jazz - Dundees Restaurant at the Waterfront, 7:30pm White Rabbit - Elixir Music Bar, 8:00pm Kaweyova - Rattle n Hum Palm Cove, 8:00pm Big Noise - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 9:00pm

Resonate - Coco Mojo Bar and Grill Clifton Beach, 1:00pm DJGlennW - Dundee’s at the Cairns Aquarium, 11:30am Dazz & the Boyzz - The Celt, 2:00pm Carinda Christie - Sauce Brewing Co, 3:30pm Miss Tee - Kewarra Beach Resort, 4:30pm Kevin Hazell - Elixir Music Bar, 5:00pm Candela - Bar36 @ The Reef Hotel Casino, 7:00pm

RENOWNED Australian playwright Andrew Bovell has many distinctions in his career. Writing credits for Lantana and Strictly Ballroom, both are iconic Australian motion pictures. Things I know to be True; his most recent play was originally presented by the State Theatre Company of South Australia and is the latest production for the Rondo Theatre here in Cairns. The play follows the struggles of the Price family. Bob and Fran Price with their four grown up children. It’s a play packed with sub-plots, true family issues and liberally laced with modern themes. This is a story about love, family, growing up, having your heart broken and being strong enough to move on anyway. Bovell is a master writer. Things I Know to be True will not disappoint theatre goers. Directed by Paul Hynes and opening November 12, this play continues the season of quality production in 2021 at the Rondo Theatre. Tickets are available from ticketlink.

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Name the 7 James Bond movies that only have 1 word.

Which jazz musician was nicknamed “Satchmo”?

What ‘M’ is the name given to a senior conductor of classical music?

What are the first names of the Blues Brothers?

The car manufacturer Volvo originates from which country?

What is the capital of Denmark?

Name the tallest waterfall in Australia?

What would your job be if you used a Queen Excluder?

Which playwright wrote The Cherry Orchard and Three Sisters?

Which Australian actor won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1996 for Shine and Best Supporting Actor for Shakespeare in Love?

Which element has the chemical symbol Pb?

From which wood are cricket bats usually made?

2017 was a great year for Ed Sheeran, how many singles did he have in the top 10 best-selling singles of the year?

Harper Lee is best known for which novel?

In culinary terms, is broiling the same as, boiling, baking or grilling?

In which mountain range would you find Mount Everest?

What was the name of the Mammoth and Sloth in Ice Age?

Which two homophones mean a type of grain and a kind of puzzle?

What do you call an Italian omelette?

What are the 4 longest rivers in the world?

Who, according to Shakespeare offered their ‘kingdom for a horse’?

What part of the body does Keratitis affect?

How many sides does a nonagon have?

A netball team has how many players on the court?

Name 7 capital cities of Europe that begin with B

Vulcan and Mars were the Roman gods of what?

A Shirley Temple is made with ginger ale and a splash of what?

Which Beatle has dyslexia?

Which pop star played 27 different instruments on their debut album ‘For You.’

Who was the English rugby captain alleged to have had an affair with Princess Diana? 29. Prince, 30. Will Carling.

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SHOWTIME Judy Nunn Judy Nunn’s latest bestselling novel will take you from the cotton mills of England to the magnificent theatres of Melbourne, on a scintillating journey through the golden age of Australian showbusiness. ‘So, Will, are you going to come with me and my team of merry performers to the sunny climes of Australia, where the crowds are already queuing and the streets are paved with gold?’ In the second half of the 19th century, Melbourne is a veritable boom town, as hopefuls from every corner of the globe flock to the gold fields of Victoria. And where people crave gold, they also crave entertainment. Enter stage right- brothers Will and Max Worthing and their wives Mabel and Gertie. The family arrives from England in the 1880s with little else but the masterful talents that will see them rise from simple travelling performers to sophisticated entrepreneurs. Enter stage left- their rivals, Carlo and Rube. Childhood friends since meeting in a London orphanage, the two men have literally fought their way to the top and are now producers of the bawdy but hugely popular ‘Big Show Bonanza’. The fight for supremacy begins.

Television

GOING COUNTRY

FRAYED - FINAL EPISODE

saw it outsell American country here for decades.

ABC Television Wednesday 9.10pm With the town reeling, Sammy is desperate to make sure her family are okay and arrives back at the Cooper house to assess the damage. However, Jean’s concern is their hidden secret. Fairbank arrives at the nursing home to help with the evacuation of the residents and whilst there, stumbles across Mrs Atkins, whose dementia has led her to accidentally utter vital information in the case. Meanwhile as night falls, Sammy and Dan are struggling to move the evidence, however the cavalry arrive in the form of Bev and Jim.

GRANTCHESTER

ANNIKA

ABC Television Saturday 7.30pm When the leader of a student CND group, Rachel Bromilow, falls to her death from a college building while staging a daring protest, Will and Geordie discover her death is not as accidental as it first appears – they must infiltrate the world of campus politics to find her killer. Questioning her boyfriend, friends and fellow activists, a tangled web of ambition and jealousy begins to emerge among the students, but which of them had the most to gain from her death?

ABC Television Friday 8.30pm When writer Cara Gibson is found dead under a bridge on Glasgow’s riverfront, Annika (Nicola Walker) and the team are called in to solve the murder. A darling of the tabloids, Cara wasn’t afraid to ruffle feathers, and her books have ruined careers and left a lot of lives in tatters. But which of these people would be driven to murder? And why has she recently turned her back on a successful publishing career to take a lowpaid teaching job at Glasgow University?

ABC Television Tuesday 8.30pm Self-confessed “city girl” Justine Clarke is about to take a road trip into the heart of Australian country music in Going Country, a joyous and heartfelt series helmed by award-winning director Kriv Stenders (Slim and I, The Go-Betweens: Right Here).

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KINGDOM OF THE CURSED

Kerri Maniscalco One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Kerri Maniscalco comes the sizzling and sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked. With the enigmatic Prince of Wrath at her side, Emilia sold her soul to become Queen of the Wicked and travelled to the Seven Circles to fulfil her vow of avenging her beloved sister. But the first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. And it quickly becomes clear that nothing in Hell is what it seems. Even Wrath, her onetime ally, may be keeping secrets about his true nature. But that suits Emilia just fine - she’s got secrets of her own. Faced with backstabbing courtiers, princes who delight in fear, luxurious palaces, dazzling galas, and conflicting clues about what truly happened to her sister, Emilia finds herself on a mission to unlock the mysteries of her own past and uncover the answers she craves. As long as her sins don’t catch up to her first.

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RAINFOREST INSPIRED EXHIBITION

PETER MCCULLAGH THE RAINFOREST comes alive inside the Bailey Hotel in Cairns with the exhibition of rainforest inspired ceramics by local artist Lone White. The exhibition features 35 pieces that capture the shape and form of seed, bark and plants found in the tropical forests. Lone White is a well-established Cairns based ceramist. Born in Denmark and studied at Copenhagen University, Lone now calls Cairns and Australia home, having moved here from Papua New Guinea in 1978. She was initially intrigued watching village pottery activities in Bougainville. Lone is an accomplished ceramist with many exhibitions to her name over her 40 plus year career. An avid traveller, Lone has drawn upon the diverse cultures, scenery and experiences of her travels within her craft. This latest exhibition features the textures and colours of the reef and rainforest. In describing her exhibition Lone reflected on her life.

“For the last few years I have been working on a series called ‘Rainforest’ inspired ceramic forms. “I have wanted to give my pots texture, flow and movement. To do that I have been using paper clay which makes it possible to make intricate forms related to seeds, bark, etc and after experimenting with various glazes I have developed a mat chrome glaze with various amounts of chrome oxide to give my shapes and forms the changing colours of the rainforest and a certain glitter. “All the works have been fired in oxidation at varying temperatures from 1200 to 1280 degrees Celsius. The exhibition continues through to November 30 and can be viewed at Bailey Hotel in Abbott Street opposite the Cairns City Library.

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Friday October 29, 2021 REAL ESTATE Property Showcase

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Truly rural with luxury Owners have purchased elsewhere. Sale price is now reduced. This 4-bedroom family home has stunning and panoramic views from the mouth of the Johnstone River where it meets the sea to the mountains including Bartle Frere. The house presents in very good condition and has the immediate feel of a happy family. Featuring a renovated kitchen and bathroom together with larger than average bedrooms. The current owners are regretful sellers having owned the property for 25+ years, and raised 3 children here. Split into two paddocks plus the house yard with good fencing and town water, it is perfect for running a few cows or if your daughter wants a pony. The soil here is luscious and together with the rainfall and climate you can grow most things. ● Fully covered back deck ● Large machinery shed with high clearance, perfect for van or boat.

LIKEIT STORAGE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY FOR SALE

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Auction Saturday 27th November 11.00am Saturday 30th October Open 11.30am to 12.00pm

Large 800sqm approx. block set in a Quiet Street Land Size Floor Area

832 m² 100 m²

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Move quickly - this renovated unit is just one minutes’ walk from beach front and is expected to sell fast! Restaurants and shops are just two minutes’ walk away and a community garden is located in the park behind this lovely complex! Buyers are going to be most impressed with this brand-new kitchen! There is plenty of bench and cupboard space, a breakfast bar and twin sinks! Discover spectacular mountain views from the kitchen window and enjoy the ocean breezes this elevated unit assures. The main living area is spacious and the extra high ceilings add to the light and airy atmosphere. It’s all about beach living here - with a large balcony running the whole width of the unit. Step out through the sliding doors into paradise. Palm Trees and Tropical foliage abound and you can even hear the ocean in the early evenings! Brand new bathroom, freshly painted interior, new blinds, new lighting new fans, Airconditioned in main OPEN HOME living area and main bedroom. One set of stairs and you are home - easier than townhouse living. Carport SATURDAY situated at the entrance. Rental Appraisal $340 per 11:00 AM-11:30 AM week (Investor alert). Body corp of $5200 annually Present All Offers - includes building insurance. Bus stop close by. Resort style swimming pool.

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Land Area 854 sqm

• Spacious beachfront home • Sprawling lawns down to the beach • Kitchen with view • 2 Car garage Properties with direct uninterrupted access to the beach do not come up very often. With a few modernising touches to this already very comfortable house, it will feel like a holiday destination every time you come home. If you and your family are beach lovers, don’t go past this rare opportunity to own this spacious family home on the water.

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MOSSMAN MEN’S BOWLS GORDONVALE BOWLS Saturday 23 October. 26 Bowlers for Jackpot Bowls. John Fleming/Peter Gorsuch/Dave Egan d Chris Payne/SAS/Alistair Douglas 22-21. Col Widdows/ Daryl Hoskins/Joe Girgenti d Billy Smith/Steve Cue/Jim Geddes 18-16; Terry Richards/Peter Worley d Kiwi/Nev Fletcher 26-16 (13 ends); John Cochrane/ Nev Tesch/Tony Kessler d Doug Pitt/Ranald Edwards/Gordie 21-11 (14 ends); and the winners for the day, David White/Troy Churchill d Charlie Toohey/ Wayne Parkes 28-10 (16 ends). A reminder, no Jackpot Bowls this weekend due to Mossman hosting the Bowls Queensland North South Challenge. Men’s social bowls will be held this Thursday (28th) with names in by 5pm for a 5.30pm start. Cost at $5.00 per person + $5.00 for after game snack. Jackpot Bowls will resume on Saturday 6 November. Names in by 12 noon with card call at 12.45pm. For anyone interested in playing bowls, either for the first time or returning to the game, contact David White on 0407 630 759.

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Wednesday 20th: What a great success our Pretty in Pink Day turned out to be - all because of everyone that came along. A big thanks to all the people that donated prizes gift vouchers, and Hearing Australia for their donation of prize money for winners and R/up. It was great to see people having their hearing tested. Thank you to all the ladies and men from our club, and other bowling clubs for coming and making this day the success that it was. To Helen and her staff for all the hard work - thank you. Joel from the kitchen - lunch was great. Last but not least, a big thank you to Liz, our ladies’ president, for all the hard work you put in going around to businesses in Cairns getting donations and vouchers. Well done to all for making the day the success that it was. All money from green fees and raffles went to Cancer. Wednesday 27th Ladies meeting starts at 10.30am social bowls after if you wish a game give Liz a call on 0400626765 names in by 10.30am game starts 11.30am finish about 2.30/3.00pm. Good Bowling to all.

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Friday Night scroungers: - 1st Irene Crampton with R/up Geoff Rowley. Tuesday Comp: 1st Richo, T-Mor, N. Hall 26pts and 2nd Royston, T. Johnston, I. Donkin +23pts Thirsty Thursday: best players were T. Blewer, Stan Weston, Rod Stewart. Sunday morning: - 1st George Atkinson, Neil Mallyon, E. Harris 24pts 2nd was Norm Kehrer, Des Lazarus, J. Duffield +19pts Jackpot (- 4) not won. Club Championship -Competition played during the week. B grade pairs. Scotty Carolan, Phil Buntain 30pts def G. Atkinson, Neil Mallyon 14pts.

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Gordonvale Club Events Wednesday 1pm Ladies Bowls Thursday 1pm 3 Bowl Pairs Visitors & New Players welcome at our friendly Club 40561050. Results Thursday 21st Oct Winners R Moody & J Jackson R/Up W Petrolis & A Quinn Coming Events Saturday 13th November Open Triples Sponsor Gilboy Hydraulic Solutions Nominate early for this popular event. Wednesday 24th November at1pm Ladies Ham Day sponsored by N Corkill & L Owens. Club Selected Triples ring 40561231 leave message.

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7th October. The finals for the Consistency were played between Carole Maxted and Anita McCoist. On the day the experienced Carole won. Congratulations. 14th October, The Doreen Ponzo Memorial Trophy is sponsored by her son Peter. 3rd place was Robin Petrus and Barbara Withers. 2nd: Honey C and Denise Hyland and the Trophy was won by Gloria Geeves and Joan Day. Well done to Joan and Gloria. A wonderful array of food was provided and enjoyed. Thank you, Peter. Some of us remember her as a dynamic and focused player. 20th October. 3 ladies; Maree Crees, Honey C, and Trish Arnold went to West Cairns bowls club to compete in their fundraiser for “The Pink Ladies Day.” Since we were 1 short, a West Cairns lady filled in. Thank you, Lisa. All players were encouraged to wear ‘Pink’. Even some men managed to find a pink item. Over $1,000 was raised. The Mossman ladies took out the 1st prize and Honey C won a extra prize for having the 1st toucher for a player playing in 2nd spot. A lovely afternoon tea was provided. Thank you to West Cairns. Also on hand was the ‘Hearing Bus’. Players were told that it took only 5 minutes to have their hearing checked. Quite a few of us used the bus. 21st October. Our social bowls was won by Barbara Withers and Margaret Smith. Ladies, please come to the Club, 30th and 31st October to support the North versus the South Competition. Very good bowling to watch. Ladies wishing to learn to play bowls, contact: caroles44bb@dodo.com.au or 0400954537

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LadiesSection: Results: 2022 Championships Singles – A Evans d L Catalano. T McAlary d R Fraser. J Rick d A Crittenden. C McDonald d K O’Halloran. S Bates d B Mason. A Windsor d E Atkinson. Coming Events: Sat. Oct 30th 2022 Champ. Pairs 8.30am C McDonald/L Uhrenholt Vs A Evans/L Ceely. Thurs. Nov. 4th. Social Bowls, contact office. Men’s Section: Results: Wed. Oct.20th , Winners- Terry Mason, Rick Schmidt. Allen Del Favero Rs/up: George Atkinson, Frank Grainer, Tony MacGregor. Saturday Oct.23rd:Winners- Maureen Girardi, Ron Taggart, Lois Ceely, Sussan Rowe. Rs/up- Roz. Fraser, Quentin Bates, Terry Mason. Coming events: Sat. Oct.30th: Mixed Mufti “3 bowl” Triples club select skips pick a card cash prizes plus Jackpot. Nomination sheet in Fullers Sports Club Foyer or phone office on 4055 5344 and leave a message. Entries close at 11.30am for play at 12.30pm.: Wednesday Nov. 3rd: Men’s Self Select “3 Bowl” Triples cash prizes plus Jackpot, visitors welcome. Nominations close 11.30am for play at 12.30pm phone office and leave a message. Dates to remember Sunday Nov.28th Men’s Classic Fours. Sat. Dec.11th Club Ham Day sponsored by Patron John Populin, Nomination sheet in office.

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Ladies Social Bowls and Championship Results Mixed Social bowls for Thursday 21st October 2021 Winners were Elaine Whitehead and Ian Stafford. Men’s Mixed Social Bowls: Tuesday 19th October 2021 Social bowls winners were Helen Aumuller and Mike Lynn. Tuesday Night bowls winners were Lorraine, Sony and Gov. R/U: Leanne, Ron and Mucka. Wednesday Night 20th October 2021 winners were Sony, Ken and Mucka. R/U: Alan, Steve and Chris. Saturday 23th October 2021 Social bowls winners were Mike Lynn, Peter Whitehead and Valerie Still. R/U: Elaine Whitehead, Ian Stafford and Bruce Moseley. Club Events: “A” and “B” Singles nominations have closed. Check the draw on the notice board. Club Triples final between L. Braggins and S. Henson teams play date to be advised. Mixed Pairs games between J. Alexander-Sasche and G. Burnett to play J. Wild and K Mitchell, winner to play Mac and Cornelia Smith. Elaine and Peter Whitehead play Karina Homer and John Parker. Consistency Singles Kim Mitchell to play Alan Henson and the winner plays Peter Whitehead in the Semi Final.

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Results of last week’s play: Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: First- Crackers, Brian, John, Second- Manny, Calvin, N Sellwood. Tuesday Night Bowls: Spider: Sisca, Michelle, Amit, Mick, Lorrie, Stewart, Trev. Wednesday Mixed Bowls: First- D Russell, H Dixon, Second L Roberts, A Haywood Thursday Men’s Triples: First, J Carey, L Roberts, L McCarthy, Second: E Blythe, C Flanagan, D Phillips. Saturday Afternoon Walking Pairs: Winners of Winners: A Lim, G Andersen, Winners of Losers: E Parkes, L Mikic. Club Championships: Mixed Pairs: T & D Spicer def J Baumann, G Reynolds 18-16, R Gillman, M Styles def A Lim, A Tymms 23-10, Y Best, S Porter def J Smith, B O’Connor 23-21. Mixed Fours: J Smith, J Ward, G Midson, B O’Connor def R Gillman, O Morley, C Scott, J Gillman 26-11. Ladies Triples: D Russell, J Smith, T Spicer def O Morley, C Scott, M Styles 27-18 Coming events: Tuesday Afternoon Men’s Triples: 1.00pm start, dress optional. Cards called at 12.45pm Tuesday night “bare foot bowls” – be here by 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Wednesday Ladies Bowls, gentlemen invited: 1pm start, dress optional, cards called at 12.45pm Thursday Morning 3 Bowl Pairs: 8.30 start, Sheet out. Thursday Men’s Triples, ladies invited: 1pm start, dress optional.

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Results: Twenty-players participated in social non-competitive lawn bowls on the West Cairns covered green last Monday under pleasant windy conditions. The team led by John Sawyer with players John Frisch, Norma Wright and Dennis Evans were declared the winners after three hours of play. As usual the game commenced at 1.30pm after the cards were called at 1.15pm. Any registered bowler who has Monday afternoon free and enjoys mixed social bowls is encouraged to contact our selector Rosemary on 0409624623 as soon as possible to obtain full information on the game. The cards are finalised by 1.00pm to ensure the game commences on time. An afternoon tea of sandwiches and cakes are provided as part of the green fee. Teams are selected as triples but sometimes like today we had two teams of four players due to the numbers on the green. Aggressive play is frowned upon considering the age of some of our senior bowlers which helps our aim to ensure everyone has an enjoyable afternoon. With the end of year function getting closer, we need to ensure that all our regular players are financial enabling them to participate in the Christmas lunch.

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Wednesday Oct 13: Stableford, was won by Dawn Irvine with 40 pts, first women to win this event. Runner up went to Bruce Hunter with 38 pts and Phil Henricks got the pin shot on 9. Wednesday Sporters Oct 13: 13 Hole Stableford. A great field of 30 players. Winner, Stevo 31pts on countback from Barney, 3rd Brownie, 30 pts. Least putts Brownie 19. NTPs 3 Barney, 11 Broads, 18 Stevo. Thursday Oct 14, we played a 3 clubs and putter. Winning with a wonderful 41 pts was Ann Moss, r/up was Dawn Irvine on a c/back with 37 pts to Deb Peressini. Pin shots went to 3 and 18 Dee Jierasak, 9 Sandra Watson and 13 Ann Moss. Saturday Oct 16, we played the Turner Shield Stableford Men’s Overall and Div.1 winner Kenleigh Mather with a great 70 gross for 41 pts, Div.1 ru-up Hollywood Flynn 39 pts Div.2 winner Rob McMahon 39 pts, ru-up Frank Dati 38 pts NTPs 3 Bakksy, 9 Kenleigh, 11 B Brown, 18 P Fraser. Ladies - Winning with a magnificent 39pts was Liz Brown, and r-up Shelley Broadley 38pts. Sunday Oct 17, – Atherton Golf Club hosted the 2021 FNQLDGA President’s Cup 4BBB Ladies Championships. 24 teams competed for the trophy over 2 divisions: Division 1 Gross 1st – Amber Barker and Nikki Bruce (71) 2nd – Marion Wright and Erina Williams (74) 3rd – Emily McEwan and Angel Pizzichemi (78) Division 2 Gross 1st – Ann Moss and Heather Beaven (85) 2nd – Sandra Watson and Kerry Williamson (90) 3rd – Lisa Lowres and Lois Cross (91) Division 1 Nett 1st – Connie Kaipara and Elizabeth Zakarevicius (64) 2nd – Shelley Broadley and Michelle Pearsall (67) Division 2 Nett 1st – Mel Pensini and Marea Mead (66) 2nd – Liz Brown and Debbie Peressini (68) 3rd – Ripeka Dargaville and Vianette Chapman (69)

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Pictured left to right, Mossman Bowls Club’s General Secretary, Kevin Rynne, Bowls Club Member, Bill Allison, State Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui THE Mossman Bowls Club is rewarding its members with 1000 Club Points ($10) who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to help protect some of the most vulnerable people in the local community. Inspired by some of the largest companies in Australia, Mossman Bowls Club wanted to thank their members for their efforts in the battle against Covid-19. Mossman Bowls Club’s General Secretary Kevin Rynne recognises the situation that pushing vaccination rates is a step closer in safeguarding the community and helping the local businesses in the region bounce back from some really testing times. The Club was very proud to host a visit from the State Member of Cook, Cynthia Lui, who was very complimentary of the reward program and expressed her gratitude in the Mossman Bowls Club’s efforts for encouraging better vaccination rates in the community.

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Tuesday October 19 Ladies: L Power 23, S Job 22. Men: I Lowth 21, K McCreanor 18. Wednesday October 20 Ladies: A Watson 17. Men: Div1: L Burgess 22, R Smith 20, S Pickering 19. Div2: L Gardiner 19, N McMullen 18, B Hawkins18. Friday October 22 Ladies: S Lowth 20, F Hayles 18, R Yelland 18. Men: Div 1: B McConnell 17, A Gates 17. Div 2: J Collet 22, T Luscombe 19, B Peacock 19 Saturday October 23 Ladies: A Rancourt 38, T O’Brien 35, R Warne 35 Men: Div 1: P Jackson 41, D Matthews 37, G Ferry 37. Div 2: G Noble 38, J Reed 38, C Trickey 38. Div 3: K Kramer 40, R Grundy 40, J Howarth 39 Sunday October 24 Ladies: T O’Brien 34 Men: Div 1: B Schofield 37, C Vitale 37. Div 2: M Wong 43, D Ahola 42.

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