RURAL REPORT
Jobs full steam ahead in $46m NQ/FNQ rail upgrade
ANOTHER two bridges have been upgraded as part of the Queensland Government’s $46 million rail line upgrade between Cairns and Townsville. Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said old timber bridges between Tully and El-Arish had been replaced with sturdier, safer concrete and steel structures, sparking 150 jobs for steel fabricators, precast manufacturers, quarry suppliers and labourers. “With up to 6,600 trains travelling through this section every year, this project is an important building block for the future of the North Coast line and our economy,” Mr Pitt said. “The 1,453km North Coast line is a critical link for rail services from the Far North all the way down to Brisbane. It carries goods and supplies that keep our supermarket shelves stocked, exports from our primary producers and connects many of our communities,” Mr Pitt said. “Replacing these old timber bridges improves the overall safety, durability and reliability of the line, while also reducing the costs associated with regular maintenance and repairs.” The upgrades between Tully and El-Arish bring the total number of bridges replaced since 2019 to 11. Mr Pitt said five additional bridges would be replaced between Cardwell and El-Arish from now until October. “It’s great to see these works forging ahead and ultimately bringing us another step closer to achieving a more reliable and safer rail network.” The $46 million timber bridge upgrade project is due for completion in December 2020, weather permitting.
SPORT GOLF NEWS Innisfail Golf
Monday June 8 CONGRATULATIONS to our winners from last weekend! (Saturday 6) Even though the weather wasn't that great, there were plenty of members who braved the conditions to get out to play! Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal The conditions were a little tricky to start the morning groups off, with a few light showers predicted by Livio. Our captain Luke Peters and B Grade champion, Aman Singh set the early pace with tied 67 netts in the morning groups. A score that would be tough to beat in the conditions. The afternoon groups tee'd off in better conditions with less interruptions by the rain. Jake Cockle put together a solid round, but couldn't convert birdie opportunities over the closing holes to seal the win. It came down to a count back between Luke & Aman to decide the winner. Aman parred the back 9 to seal the deal! Well done Aman for a great round! Results: 1. A Singh 75/67/39, 2. L Peters 79/67/39, 3. J Cockle 70/68/38, 4. M Costello 88/72/34, 5. J Lombardi 87/72/34, . C Cockle (Jnr) 96/73/33, 7. K Walsh 88/73/33, 8. M Wilkinson 83/73/33, . C Alman 90/74/33 and 10. P Tattam 80/74/32. NTP’s: 2 & 11 G Johnson, 7 & 16 S Trembath, Friday Comp Bac 9: Great to see more players out for the Friday comps. Congratulations to Jason Edmonson on the win Results: 1. J Edmondson 20 and 2. J McGrath 15. Wednesday Comp Front 9: The Wednesday comp is really starting to hit its peak with over 20 players in the field for the day. You needed to shoot a good round to get the win. Well done to Craig Alman for holding his nerve over our President Des Hensler Results: 1. C Alman 20 c/b and 2. D Hensler 20. NTPs: A Butorac Let's hope this week the rain will move off the coast for some great weather leading into our Club Championships, that start this weekend. Best of luck to all the members 2020 / 2021 Memberships Members please be advised that memberships are due for the 2020/2021 Golfing season. More information to come. Upcoming Events Wed Comp – from 12pm groups or 4 permitted Fri Comp – from 12pm groups or 4 permitted IGC Club Champs – 13 / 14 June & 20 / 21 June Monday June 5 GREAT participation for our golf competitions last week & thank you very much to our Committed 3G network for their continued work on the course. The course is in excellent condition!
June Club Championships: Our Club Championships are fast approaching! June 13th & 14th are the first two rounds with the final two rounds following on the 20th & 21st. So make sure you are getting out for some practice to hoan your skills! Wednesday Comp - Front 9 Well done to all that got out for a hit, it was tight at the top. Congratulations to Rod Ingram for grabbing the honors! 1st - R Ingram 19, 2nd - I McDonald 18 and 3rd - M Schafer 18 NTP - R Lehtsalu Friday Comp - Back 9: The numbers are improving for the Friday comp, well done to Mark Schaffer, getting closer to the new goals! 1st - M Schaffer 19 and 2nd - A Butorac 18 NTP In Electrics Stableford Saturday: 34 players teed it up for the In Electrics Stableford. With the groups out to four now, the good scores are rolling in! Shane Trembath & Rauno Lehtsalu were tied at the top with great scores of 39 points, with Shane edging ahead on the outback. Great to see Marty Costello get amongst the prizes as well. Great work guys! 1st - S Trembath 39pts, 2nd - R Lehtsalu 39pts, 3rd - M Costello 38pts, 4th - S Todd 38pts, 5th - R Mills 36pts, 6th - C Alman 36pt s and 7th - I Saunderson 35pts. NTP: 2/11 K Walsh and 7/16 T Mann Junior Golf With restrictions easing Cindy & Jake are in the process of bringing Junior Golf back to the club in July! Parents, Grand Parents & Gaurdians, you are more than welcome to bring the Juniors out for a hit to get their skills focused for the FNQGA Junior Golfing Season which will commence soon. 2020 / 2021 Memberships Members please be advised that memberships are due for the 2020/2021 Golfing season. More information to come. Upcoming Events Wed Comp - from 12pm groups or 4 permitted Fri Comp - from 12pm groups or 4 permitted Saturday Comp - Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal IGC Club Champs - 13/14 June & 20/21 June
Cardwell Golf
LADIES’ Thursday competition was played on a perfect sunny, cool day. Tracey Cousemacker (36) was first, followed by Debbie Sutherland (28) second. Thursday’s 9 hole Sporters was won by Chris Taylor (22), followed in second by Tracey Cousemacker (21) with Wayne Sheahan (20) in third. The rundown was Peter Topen 19, Warren Stahel and
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Dave Hoare both with 18 points and Ian Ingram and Phil Pentecost both on 17. On Saturday the Craig Moore Memorial Monthly Medals generously sponsored by the Mission Beach players was hotly contested. The Ladies’ winner was Jackie Olditch (78) with Anne Jodrell (81) in second place. The men’s winner was Clint Isaac (67) followed by Terry Moss (69) second, Ian Burchell (74) third in a countback from Rod Rackely (74) in fourth and the rundown of Keith Hoare (74), Wayne Sheahan and Greg Smith both with 75 points and Bert Pajonk and Geoff Reading both 76 points. Thursday, Ladies play a Stableford, followed by Sporters. Saturday will see the first round of the Cardwell Club Championships which will be played over 72 holes, two weekends of 18 holes on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a separate Saturday competition for those not playing in the Championships. PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet. Register by email to enquire@cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardwellgolfclub. com.
El Arish Golf NATURALLY it had to happen - drizzly damp conditions for the 1st 2 rounds of our Club Championships, but perfect weather Monday!!! What did we do wrong?? We had 24 players for our 1st round of the Championships, plus Sat was also our Monthly Medal comp.Results: The ladies winner - Kelly Cavallaro with 70 Nett, followed by Marie Pavan on 73 Nett. The mens winner -Gavin Camilleri with a great 62 Nett and Stewy Worth R/Up on a close 63 Nett. Sunday’s 2nd round: Ladies Results: Kelly Cavallaro winner on 74 Nett, but only just, as 3 Ladies came in with the same Nett score, so it was a c/ back on the last 6 holes with Fran Lomas R/Up, followed by Jo Bishop. Mens Results: Winner Col Bidgood on 63 Nett, followed by another c/back for R/up with Paul Topper claiming the result 43/39 followed by Stewy Worth 3rd 43/40. Lets hope the weather gets confused and gives us a fine weekend for the finals of our Championships.
