2021 September 24 Newspaper Edition by Wet Tropic Times

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Friday, September 24 2021 I N S I D E

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CURRAJAH HOTEL MOTORCYCLE SHOW RAISES $3,800 TO ASSIST A LOCAL IN NEED

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ATTACK ON DAIRY FARMERS A DISGRACE

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Regional Rainfall Report

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Rainfall statistics gathered from http://www.farmonlineweather.com.au/ and http://www.bom.gov.au/

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Mostly sunny 16 - 29 Cardwell Partly cloudy 18 - 28 Tully Partly cloudy 17 - 27 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 19 - 26 Innisfail Partly cloudy 18 - 27

Sunday Ingham Sunny Cardwell Sunny Tully Sunny Mission Beach Sunny Innisfail Sunny

16 - 30 17 - 29 16 - 28 18 - 27 17 - 28

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Robert Astorquia recognised with Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club Lifetime Contribution Award MARIA GIRGENTI ETTY Bay Surf Life Saving Club presented a Lifetime Contribution Award to one of their life members, Robert Astorquia. He was acknowledged for over 40 years of dedicated service to surf sports, specifically surf boat rowing and sweeping of surfboats. Members, including past and present rowers, expressed their appreciation to Robert Astorquia for his wonderful contribution of over 40 years to Etty Bay SLSC. He was presented with a unique boat oar, prepared by Marty Cook and Russell Signage & Printery, which was presented by David Jones and Ken Hall.

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an 'A' Grade crew, who normally would start rowing around August and finish in April the following year (after contesting the Australian titles). These crews would normally do four to five boat training sessions a week for nine months of the year, all which Astorquia swept, and this does not include all the hours spent at carnivals. Quite often, Astorquia also had multiple crews (reserve grade or juniors etc) rowing and one year the club had seven crews, four of which were swept by Robert. Not only did Astorquia co-ordinate the training and sweeping of the crews and sweeps, but he ensured the boats and trailers

Astorquia lays claim to having missed only two training sessions during this whole time, once because 'someone' picked the boat up, and the other due to an alarm clock failure, which is code for "sorry boys, I’m not going to make it today." Remarkably, this does not include all those hours he put in as a patrolling member, Club President, or his junior involvement with his sons as JAC and Coach.

Robert has always had a real passion for surf boats and his two sons were also club members, who came up through Nippers and rowed as juniors. All club members have all witnessed his tenacity, desire to row well, determination to be the best and, most of all, his desire to win. Robert’s greatest legacy is how he brings people together, which was evident in the incredible flow on effect this had on membership, how his crews trained, and all it entailed. These traits can still be seen today in the friendships and skills of club members near and far, past and present, and lives on through some of the members of these crews, who are still actively involved with the club today. For most of the 40 years that he was involved with sweeping crews, Astorquia had

Robert Astorquia (fifth from right) celebrated his Lifetime Contribution award with members and past and present rowers of Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

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Astorquia's grandfather was one of the founding members of Etty Bay SLSC. His father Ron was an active member and strong competitor, as well as a member of the R & R team who claimed a gold medal at the Queensland State Championships in 1949.

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Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club member Robert Astorquia (middle) was presented with a special boat oar by David Jones and Ken Hall.

Friday, September 24, 2021

News in Brief

Cassowary Coast News in Brief: Innisfail Cent Sale and ‘Go Pink’ campaign for breast cancer awareness MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Breast Cancer Support Group, in conjunction with CommBank Innisfail branch, will host their sixth Annual Cent Sale to raise funds and are encouraging shops in the Innisfail area to 'Paint the Town Pink' to promote breast cancer awareness for the month of October. IBCSG coordinator Zoe Dunne and CommBank Innisfail Branch Manager Margaret Milani would like to encourage all businesses and locals to ‘Go Pink’ for at least one day on Friday, October 29, by wearing pink or dressing up their shop fronts and windows in support of breast cancer awareness. The Cent Sale runs from October 4 - 29 at the Innisfail Commonwealth Bank branch and there will be lots of fantastic prizes up for grabs on display. The proceeds raised from this event will enable IBCSG to continue to assist breast cancer patients in Far North Queensland. IBCSG currently provides care packs, which are distributed by Breast Care nurses in Cairns to those diagnosed with breast cancer. These care packs include face masks, sanitiser, antiseptic wipes, tissues, toothbrush, eucalyptus drops, rose scented moisturiser, sorbolene cream, a scarf/shawl, Bio Oil, jellybeans, IBCSG pen and carry bag. The second lot of 100 care packs will be distributed to ladies diagnosed with breast cancer across the region from Thursday Island to Cardwell, Atherton Tablelands, and west to Croydon.

COMMUNITY Anyone who would like to support this event with donations or cent sale prizes, should please send an email to innisfailbcsupport@gmail.com or a letter by post to IBCSG PO Box 2076, Innisfail, 4860, or give directly at the Innisfail Commonwealth Bank branch. For further information or enquiries, please send a message via the Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group’s Facebook page or contact Zoe Dunne on 0419 270 026.

Cassowary Coast Paws & Claws Open Day CASSOWARY Coast Paws & Claws animal shelter at 27 Downing Street, Innisfail, is holding an Open Day this Saturday, September 25, from 9.00am - 12.00pm. Members of the public will have a unique opportunity to meet the adorable rescue animals up for adoption. They will also gain a genuine appreciation of the tireless work done behind the scenes by the Manager and volunteers who care for the animals and keep them happy and healthy before they are rehomed. Let the children’s imagination roam with face painting by Felica’s Little Learner’s Family Daycare. A sausage sizzle will be running on the day or, for those with a sweet tooth, indulge in some rocky road. Treat your furry friend with a Paracord Creations knotted bracelet and lead or with an amazing treat from Fish for Dogs. Try your luck with the lucky dip and pick your favourite number on the 100 club. For more information, please contact David, from Monday - Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm, on 0428 807 461 or, visit the Cassowary Coast Paws & Claws Facebook page.

News in Brief Hinchinbrook Official Opening - Works for Queensland Projects

Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group members when they presented the first 100 care packs to the Breast Care nurses in Cairns.

THE community is invited to attend the Official Opening of the Dungeness Viewing Tower and various other recently completed Works for Queensland Funded Projects, commencing at 9.00am on Friday September 24, 2021, at the Forrest Beach seating and information shelter. The Honourable Scott Stewart MP, Minister for Resources, will conduct the ribbon cutting at the Dungeness Viewing Tower. These projects will provide the community with valuable facilities to assist in developing tourism and community growth. The Event timeline is as follows: Date: Friday, September 24, 2021; Time: 2.00pm at Forrest Beach seating and information shelter; 2.45pm Official Opening and ribbon cutting of Dungeness Viewing Tower; 3.30pm

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cake cutting at Halifax picnic shelter. The Council looks forward to your company to celebrate the completion of these significant projects.

2021 Maraka Festival – Halloween Down Under INGHAM’S Annual Maraka Festival is almost a month away with a spookie theme. Below are key event dates: • Saturday, October 23, 2021 - Halloween Party; • Sunday, October 24, 2021 - Afternoon Tea; Saturday, October 30, 2021, Morning - Pet Parade and Fence Painting; and • Saturday, October 30, 2021, Afternoon/ evening - Procession, Mardi Gras, and Crowning of Maraka Queen. Sadly, the Annual Wilmar Homebush Train Rides will not occur due to COVID-19 restrictions and insurance requirements. A new ride of sorts, sponsored by Wilmar, is to be announced. Calls for floats from schools, businesses, clubs, sporting clubs, cars, bikes, and individual persons are open. Entry forms are available at NQIB Insurance Brokers or by contacting George on 0418 740 050.

Business Social Networking Event Reduce Waste and Save Wrap Up FRIDAY, September 17, 2021, saw the Reduce Waste and Save Business Social Networking Event delivered by Sustainability Coach, Andrew Hannay from ecoBiz. The event was well attended by local businesses and community groups who came along to catch up, chat, and learn about ways their businesses or organisation can save. EcoBiz is a free program funded by the Queensland Government and run by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) that helps Queensland businesses audit their resource use and reduce costs from waste, water, and energy bills.

Rotary Park Playground COUNCIL wishes to advise that a section of the Rotary Park play equipment has been barricaded off due to damage. The playground remains open; however, parents and caregivers are advised to supervise children to ensure the safety of all users. Repairs will be undertaken in due course and Council apologises for any inconvenience. For further information, please contact the Council’s Public Spaces Team.

Hybrid Cricket Pitch THE installation of the Hybrid Cricket Pitch commenced on Monday, September 20, 2021, with the pouring of the concrete completed on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Gabba Sporting Products Pty Ltd will be installing the hybrid cricket pitch, which will be established at the Ingham Showgrounds. Herbert River Cricket Association is excited to play twilight cricket and gain experience on the earthen wickets. This experience will stand the juniors in good stead for representative honours.

Katter urges rethink of mandatory vaccinations THE below statement can be attributed to Kennedy MP, Bob Katter: One in ten public servants I’ve spoken to in the last few weeks has raised concerns about mandatory vaccinations. Having worked with politicians and public servants all of my life, they have a predilection for having power, knowing better than everyone, and telling us what’s good for us. Democracy is when people tell the rulers what is good for them. A bureaucracy is when the

Government tells you what is good for you.

if they can overcome the Covid-19 problem.

I don’t think anyone has any doubts as to what system is operating here.

But after nearly two years they haven’t overcome the problem, in fact our figures are now worse than where we were a year ago.

Now we have kept our mouths shut about these draconian, authoritarian measures, for nearly two years now. Under the guise of “looking after us”, they are taking away our rights as human beings. It is for us, the people, to decide. They have been entitled to their draconian suspension of freedom and human rights, to see

Not only have they not overcome the problem, but the problem has worsened. Now, they are going to impose their will on the 15 or 20 percent of people who refuse to bow when the whip is cracked. 70 to 80 percent of the population will agree to

have an immunisation. The other 20 percent will take their risks, well that’s their choice. Immunisation will not stop you from getting the disease or propagating the disease. The argument about overcrowding in the hospitals is a valid argument. But at 70 or 80 percent of immunisation there will be a lot less deaths, and therefore the overcrowding argument is no longer justified. Queensland is on track to hit 70 percent double vaccination of

the 16+ population by November 17, and it will hit 80 percent double vaccination by December 8, according to the latest

figures and modelling. Sacking the 20 percent who don’t want to take the vaccination is not the Australian way.

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Innisfail State College Year 12 students dazzle at formal STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Thursday, the Year 12 cohort of from Innisfail State College swapped their school uniforms for smart suits and dresses of all different styles and colours and celebrated with a formal function at the Innisfail Shire Hall. This year's formal was held two months earlier and kept the same format as last year. With gatherings limited due to COVID-19, Jack Fossey Park could not be used as a venue for photos and parents and family members were unable to attend the formal dinner. Lots of photos were snapped in their formal attire with family and friends at the grounds of Innisfail State College

before a group photo of the class of 107 students was taken outdoors. Families gathered in groups at along the covered walkway the length of A block and cheered as students were presented and walked the red-carpet. At the end of the walkway, students then returned to their waiting vehicles, which included a Harley Davidson motorcycle and semi-trailer truck. Many students travelled in vintage shiny cars. Mustangs, a Ferrari, as well as other classy modes of transport were hired for the night, with many of them driven in style to their formal venue. A procession of 10 vehicles at a time were dispatched from the College to the Shire Hall under the direction of local police who donated their time and maintained stations along the route to

Emily Malatzky arrived on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Dekotah Terewaamu and Kishaun Fejo.

ensure safe and smooth traffic flow. The vehicle procession left the carpark, along Flying Fish Point Road, over Geraldton Bridge, before turning left at the hospital roundabout, then along the Esplanade to Innisfail Police station, around the roundabout and right into Rankin Street, past Woolworths and

Innisfail Post Office to the Shire Hall, where students walked the red carpet. Members of Queensland Police Service directed the cars and traffic on Rankin Street as students were dropped off outside the Shire Hall and then entered the venue for a ‘Woodland’ themed gala dinner.

Innisfail State College Year 12 students dressed to impress at their formal.

Keepa-Tane Scott and Olivia Dickinson.

Kyle Cutuli and Imogen Smith.

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Innisfail State College Year 12 students dazzle at formal

Lucia Trotter,Thomas O’Brien and Lainee O’Brien.

Chloe Abberdan and Ethan Kneubuhler arrived in a semi-trailer truck. Isabella Xiong and Mason Mantovani.

Amitaa Sopong and Ronan Howarth arrived in a 1970 Valiant.

Paige De Brincat and Noah Zanoletti.

Ingham Meals on Wheels Keep kids on bikes off Donation the headlands

ON Monday, September 20, the St Patrick’s Parish Ladies’ Group donated $500.00 to Ingham Meals On Wheels. Ingham Meals On Wheels greatly appreciates this very generous donation and will put it to good use updating their equipment.

SARI HYYTINEN WHILST the harvester season is on, it is important to find places for young people to have fun that are safe. Parents whose children have joined the Ingham Dirt Bike Club can relax knowing that their sons and daughters can now ride on a Saturday afternoon in a safe environment.

“We want to get them off the headlands whilst the harvester season is on. A lot of kids don’t have anywhere to ride. If you come here, you are covered by your insurance with AMA if anything happens to you or your bike and $5 is pretty good to ride for the afternoon and meet new friends,” said Germaine Sheahan, Secretary of Ingham Dirt Bike Club.

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What are Human Rights? SARI HYYTINEN WHEN I look at the values being promoted in Australia (particularly the ones that make headlines), I do not consider that what is promoted supports my human rights. I was watching the media coverage of the protests in Melbourne, and whilst I can appreciate why the protestors are upset, I can also understand why the people who were not protesting were upset with the people protesting. What I cannot accept nor understand is the very one-sided account of the incident that I observed on television. When I watched the accounts of the incident this morning, I did not see an interview with one of the protestors enabling them to give their own account of why they were there. As I watched, all I wanted to do was to ask them why they were there and after watching and listening to the report I am still none the wiser. What I did hear was why the reporters believed they were there, but their account appeared very subjective to me. At the bottom of my column, I have copied information from the Australian Human Rights Commission website to provide you with an understanding of the rights for which your forefathers fought. I believe we need to get back to basics and recognise that only hearing one side of an account is propaganda and does not place any value on us as individuals and does not recognise our human rights. The Human Rights Charter came about due to government overreach that resulted in torture and death. Please see below information from the Australian Human Rights Commission website: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/education/ introduction-human-rights What are Human Rights? Every person has dignity and value. One of the ways that we recognise the fundamental worth of every person is by acknowledging and respecting their human rights. Human rights are a set of principles concerned with equality and fairness. They recognise our freedom to make choices about our lives and to develop our potential as human beings. They are about living a life free from fear, harassment, or discrimination. Human rights can broadly be defined as a number of basic rights that people from around the world have agreed are essential. These include the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom from torture and other cruel and inhuman treatment, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the rights to health, education, and an adequate standard of living. These human rights are the same for all people everywhere – men and women, young and old, rich and poor, regardless of our background, where we live, what we think or what we believe. This is what makes human rights ‘universal.’ Who has a responsibility to protect human rights?

A person’s ability to enjoy their human rights depends on other people respecting those rights. This means that human rights involve responsibility and duties towards other people and the community. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they exercise their rights with consideration for the rights of others. For example, when someone uses their right to freedom of speech, they should do so without interfering with someone else’s right to privacy. Governments have a particular responsibility to ensure that people are able to enjoy their rights. They are required to establish and maintain laws and services that enable people to enjoy a life in which their rights are respected and protected. For example, the right to education says that everyone is entitled to a good education. This means that governments have an obligation to provide good quality education facilities and services to their people. Whether or not governments actually do this, it is generally accepted that this is the government’s responsibility and people can call them to account if they fail to respect or protect their basic human rights. The development of modern human rights The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries saw continuing advances in social progress, for example, in the abolition of slavery, the widespread provision of education and the extension of political rights. Despite these advances, international activity on human rights remained weak. The general attitude was that nations could do what they liked within their borders and that other countries and the broader international community had no basis for intervening or even raising concerns when rights were violated. This is expressed in the term ‘state sovereignty,’ which refers to the idea that whoever has the political authority within a country has the power to rule and pass laws over that territory. Importantly, countries agree to mutually recognise this sovereignty. In doing so, they agree to refrain from interfering in the internal or external affairs of other sovereign states. However, the atrocities and human rights violations that occurred during World War II galvanised worldwide opinion and made human rights a universal concern. Word War II onwards During World War II millions of soldiers and civilians were killed or maimed. The Nazi regime in Germany created concentration camps for certain groups - including Jews, communists, homosexuals, and political opponents. Some of these people were used as slave labour, others were exterminated in mass executions. The Japanese occupation of China and other Asian countries was marked by frequent and large-scale brutality toward local populations. Japanese forces took thousands of prisoners of war who were used as slave labour, with no medical treatment and inadequate food. Why are human rights important? Values of tolerance, equality and respect can help reduce friction within society. Putting human rights ideas into practice can helps us create the kind of society we want to live in. In recent decades, there has been a tremendous growth in how we think about and apply human rights ideas. This has had many positive results - knowledge about human rights can empower individuals and offer solutions for specific problems. Human rights are an important part of how people interact with others at all levels in society - in the family, the community, schools, the workplace, in politics and in international relations. It is vital therefore that people everywhere should strive to understand what human rights are. When people better understand human rights, it is easier for them to promote justice and the well-being of society.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Tully Support Centre News with

Shane Greenwood

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IN life, we can all be thrown into turmoil when the unexpected happens. Sometimes it is a change or an event out of our control that can result in prolonged stress, leaving us feeling worse off or behaving differently. Some emergencies have warnings, and some are unexpected, some come and go quickly, whilst others continue for weeks, months, or years. While COVID-19 certainly fits that description, we cannot forget that we are approaching our Cyclone and wet season. Do you have an ESKIE? In the same way that we prepare a disaster emergency kit with candles, tin food, water, a radio etc., we can prepare and better cope with the emotional stress our family may experience by creating an ESKIE – Emotional Support Kit In Emergencies. You can put anything in your ESKIE that you and your family might need to make you feel better, help distract you or to do together as a family. You could include things such as books; cuddly toys; decks of cards; games; and music in your ESKIE. Don’t forget to also include paper, pens and pencils, and some colouring in books – for adults and kids – these are a welcome distraction and can help focus and quiet our minds during long periods of stress. Living in the Far North, we know to prepare an emergency kit for the cyclone season or check the safety of the car or boat before we go on a trip. However, we should also prepare ourselves and those around us for what we might feel, think, and do during a stressful event or an emergency. People exhibit a wide range of emotional responses to a crisis and stress. Worry, anger, sadness, nervousness, excitement, and confusion can lead people of all ages to behave in ways that are different from how they usually act. So, how can we prepare for periods of stress? One of the best and easiest things to do is to be prepared. Learn about stress and what you can do to decrease your everyday stress, so that you are better able to cope with a big stressful event. You can also sit down as a family and plan for stressful situations. You can start by thinking about the following questions: 1. How do you and your family respond to stress? What is the same and what is different? What helps and what doesn’t. 2. What stressful events could happen? What will you need to do? How will it affect your family? 3. Know your neighbours. Who else in your street or local area might need your help or might help you? Dealing with everyday stress will help you cope better in a crisis. Some of the things you can do to deal with everyday stress include: • Work on those things that cause worry or disagreements now. • Look after yourself and take time out to exercise, go fishing, read a book, etc. • Plan fun activities with family and friends. Create a “work-life” balance. • Ask for help if you need it, supports are available. The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully. Its opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm; and Wednesday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. To register your interest or for more information about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www. tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”

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Tour de Cassowary IF you feel like stepping back in time, then keep an eye out for classic and vintage cars touring the region this coming October. That’s right folks, the Tour de Cassowary is back again this year, with members of the Far North Queensland Restorers Club getting ready to proudly shine and show their classic cars to spectators. Bringing together a variety of cars, the tour is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and, for those old enough, evoke feelings of nostalgia for a bygone era. The tour, showcasing classic cars more than 30 years old, will depart the King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach on

Saturday, October 16, 2021. This year, the tour will take in Tully, Feluga, and the Mission Beach circuit. Cars will depart Kurrimine Beach at around 10:00 am on Saturday and return around 3:30 pm for the Concours d’ Elegance. The cars will be on display prior to the start and at the end of the tour at King Reef on October 16. The competitors will have lunch at the Feluga Hotel from about 11.30am to 12.30pm.

numbered sugar cane billets in the Tully area. They will also have to pick up numbered bananas prior to the time trial. There are ten trophies up for grabs, plus various prizes supplied by our sponsors. There is even a trophy for the best period dressed driver and navigator. Our sponsors this year are Tully Sugar, King Reef Resort, Paronella

Park, Pacific Coast Eco Bananas, and Australian Bananas. The trophy for the Car of the Tour is again supplied by Shannons. Fiona and Allan advised that there is still some room for more competitors, so if you have a car that is over 30 years old, or the type is over 30, then please contact Fiona or Allan. Fiona Halloran’s details: dkhalloran2@ bigpond.com Ph 0418 635 604 Alan Blair’s details: blairam@ bigpond.net.au. Ph 07 4061 2128

Rally organisers, Fiona Halloran and Allan Blair, always like to inject humour and fun into the tour and said this year will be a little different to previous runs. Drivers and navigators will have to find

Shanara Veivers and Nigel Miller let the cat out (A V12 Jaguar XJS) for a run.

A selection of cars from last year’s rally.

Mamu Health Service Limited will have NEW Office Hours as of Monday, October 4, 2021 MONDAY 8.30AM to 5:00PM TUESDAY 8.30AM to 5:00PM WEDNESDAY 8.30AM to 5:00PM

Administration Centre 23 Glady Street, INNISFAIL

Main Clinic 10 Ernest Street, INNISFAIL

THURSDAY 8.30AM to 5:00PM FRIDAY 8.30AM to 3:00PM

Mums and Bubs Clinic 25 Glady Street, INNISFAIL

Family Wellbeing Centre 21 Glady Street, INNISFAIL

Telephone:

4061 5100 or

Outreach Clinic 41 Grigg Street, RAVENSHOE

Outreach Clinic 8 Watkins Street, TULLY

Outreach Clinic 91 Munro Street, BABINDA

1800 765 966

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Spring is in the air at QCWA Silkwood’s High Tea STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI SEVENTY-FIVE ladies dressed in their finest attire and enjoyed the hospitality of members of QCWA Silkwood branch at their High Tea in Springtime at Silkwood Bowls Club. Due to COVID-19, this was the branch’s first fundraiser event and ladies from Innisfail, Tully, Cardwell, Mission Beach, El Arish, and Kurrimine Beach were in attendance. Guests enjoyed a selection of delicious homemade treats, including famous scones, jam, and cream, as well as fancy sandwiches, warm savouries, and mini sweets. Teapot shaped biscuits were made by a branch member from her grandmother's biscuit recipe and decorated by some of the ladies and placed on every plate. A cup and saucer at the High Tea were part of a wedding present to Jean Rosendahl’s parents when they married in 1935. As Jean Rosendahl and her granddaughter are avid collectors of teapots, they supplied the 13 teapots used at the function. Collector teaspoons, supplied by Marion Rick, were used to select lucky prize winners and the ladies wore their finest homemade Australian themed fascinators to be judged. Guest speaker, Maria Vasicek, Treasurer of Innisfail Youth and Family Care, spoke in detail about the types of abuse, domestic violence programs and services offered by the not-for-profit community organisation. The branch especially wished to thank Silkwood Bowls Club, Tully IGA, Tully Drapery, Sally from Silkwood Hair, and STT Butchery, Kurrimine Beach for their support and generosity. President Jean Rosendahl, who is the longest serving member of the branch since 1970s, said she first became involved when she was a young mother in Silkwood and soon became hooked by the ladies’ caring attitude and friendships formed. The Silkwood branch, formed in 1930, has a rich history and reached its 90-year milestone in 2020. Their committee is made up of Jean Rosendahl (President), Colleen Smith and Judy Young (Vice President), Agnes Tait (Secretary), Jeanette Bucklar (Treasurer), and Janice Fanias (Media & Publicity Officer).

Annette Gauci from Silkwood and her winning Australian-themed fascinator.

A group of ladies at the Spring High Tea hosted by the QCWA Silkwood Branch. In early 2021, the branch was successful in securing a substantial Community Gambling Fund grant, which was used to install air conditioning and solar panels at their hall, which was built in 1937. The branch provides ongoing support to local community organisations such as IYFC. QCWA branches are involved in international projects, which include providing birthing kits to women in Papua New Guinea, as well as Water for All and Women Feed the World. Each year QCWA branches engage in a Country of Study and in 2021 it is Malaysia. In 2022, QCWA will celebrate 100 years since its formation and the country of study will be Australia. The branch holds craft mornings every Tuesday from 9.00am - 12.00pm at the QCWA Hall in Silkwood and women of all ages are welcome to attend. The cost is $5, which includes morning tea, and it QCWA members Jean Rosendahl, Agnes Tait, provides a great opportunity for women to connect in a and Janice Fanias presented Maria Vasicek relaxed, social environment.

(second from left) from IYFC with care packs,

Anyone interested in finding out more or joining towels, and saris. QCWA Silkwood branch, can contact Jean on 4065 2280.

Laurice Collins from Kurrimine Beach and her winning Bushells Tea fascinator.

Sue Pollard from Tully and her winning lifesaving fascinator.

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Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show raises $3,800 to assist a local in need MARIA GIRGENTI

OVER 100 hundred shiny and loud motorcycles were on display at the annual Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show in Wangan, where $3,800 was raised to assist local Trista Cataldo, who has chronic kidney disease and needs a kidney transplant. There were 45 bikes registered in 15 categories and 300 people came through the gate. Raffles and lucky door prizes were up for grabs, with hot food, games, a sausage sizzle, and live music from two bands throughout the afternoon. Winners of the raffle were: 1st: Bruno; 2nd: Joe and 3rd: Thelma Galvin and Matty D (Wine and MLC). Each year, the bike show committee carefully select a different recipient, which may be a local resident doing it tough or a worthy community/charitable organisation. Previous recipients of funds from the bike show are Daniel Tutavake (spinal injury), Friends of the Hospital Foundation, Innisfail Meals on Wheels, Cassowary Coast Paws & Claws animal refuge, and Armani Mercer (MLD). Trophies were awarded in the following categories: Best British Old (pre-1985): Spring Best British New: Ian Jessup Best European (BMW, Ducati, Guzzi, Aprilia): Trevor Best Japanese: Nev Scarlett Best Harley Old (pre-1986): Graham Best Harley New (1987): Shane Best Single: Thomo

Best Twin Cam: Mark Donnachie Best American: Mark Best Custom Bike (All makes): Leeroy Best Ladies Bike: Clara Tuttle Best Dirt Bike: Lou Best Three-Wheeler: Thomo Oldest: Ron Furthest Travelled: Festus Best Painted Bike: Brenton Schilling Best Burnout: Brad People’s Choice: Leeroy Publican's Choice: Jerry Kovazhik Cataldo gave a massive shout out to all the Currajah staff, especially Julie Doherty and Thomo, for choosing her as the recipient of funds from the bike show, as well as everyone who donated and provided support to herself and her family throughout the journey so far. She expressed her appreciation to Babinda Chemist, Babinda Spa, Babinda Real Estate, Empire Café & Catering, Evelyn’s Café, as well as Woolworths and Innisfail Florist for having a donation tin in store. Staff at the Currajah Hotel especially wished to thank the many sponsors for their generosity and support which helped make the event a huge success. These amazing local businesses included: Thomo’s Mowing, North Coast Machinery, Johnstone River Excavations, Cumic Steel, Kmart, NQ Custom Wheels, Allan Sultana Constructions, Innisfail Exhaust & Radiator Centre, Nev’s Concreting, Ron & Dan’s Butchery, Todds Transport, Sapore di Italia, BCF,

Innisfail Stockfeed Saddlery & Vet Lines, Teitzel’s Super IGA Tully, Simmo, Woolworths, Tempyst Hair & Beauty, Kitchen Essentials Tully, She Dreams In Colour Tattoo Studio, Smart Computer Solutions & Smart Phone Repairs, Mellick Centre, Back in Motion Chiropractic, Lodge Excavations, Jagad’s Epicurian Emporium, Innisfail Florist, Bruno Foschi Painting Contractors, MLC Motors, Lorrae Jewellers, Dave Roberts, NQ Bobcat & Excavator Hire, Col’s Vinyl & Canvas Goods, Roscoe’s Piazza, Star Liquor and Deluxe Trophies.

At the show,Trista Cataldo was given a special ride on a trike.

Leeroy, whose motorcycle won the People’s Choice award, with Tim and Stephen Thompson. Neville Scarlett was presented with the Best Japanese Bike award by Tim and Stephen Thompson.

Some of the shiny and loud machines on display at the Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show.

Stephen Thompson and his brother Tim with Ron (white shirt) who won the Oldest Bike award.

| COMMUNITY Royal Rumble brings Brits to Cardwell Markets

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STORY BY IAN BIRDWHEEL (CARDWELL COMMUNITY NEWS CADET) THE Cardwell Community News Cadetship training course by Fiona Croft, Photographer and Journalist, is sponsored by a Cassowary Coast Regional Council RADF grant. ROLLING on from the success of the Cardwell Community Events, Annual Volks Fest hosted the British reply: The Royal Rumble at the Cardwell Jetty Markets on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Jags, Stags, real MG’s, and vintage Morries were amongst the historic automotive triumphs, not forgetting the Triumphs with a capital ‘T’. The marques represented evoked a Britain emerging from an era soundtracked by the wind up of a long stroke, and interiors as cloying as your great aunt’s sitting room. Moving into overdrive past British Motor Corporation’s (BMC’s) cookie-cutter rationalisation and the endless debate on Lucas to set the pace of the Swingin’ Sixties and Stylin’ Seventies. You could have believed you were in Blighty under the slate grey skies with just a slight mizzle, were the temperature in Cardwell not four times what it would have been in Britain. But the rain held

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off and the burbling British beauties took centre stage along with trio Attori’s sweet dream sounds of the Eighties. Mission Beach resident Ron Byrnes’ MG 1100 sedan looks for all the world like a ‘back then’ common gardenvariety Morris with a snazzy two–tone finish and swish red leather interior…. because that’s what it is. An example of the BMC’s cookie-cutter ‘badge engineering’, but an immaculate one. Unlike the Morris Minor, produced from 1948 to1971, this car was not a common sight in Australia, a very rare car on our shores even back then. Some came for the food, and lingering tourists found the markets by chance. “I’m just here for the donuts, but I do like the blue and white one,” said Alessero Riggotti, a regular market goer, referring to the most unassuming Morris. Rebuilt from the floor up by Ron himself, with love from an auto affair that began when he bought to life his first wreck, a 1929 Austin Seven. “I bought it with money from my paper round – at age twelve,” Mr Byrne said. We’re in the realm of the obsessed here! Mr Harvey’s opalescent Blue MK ll Jaguar cruised down from the Tablelands for the Royal Rumble, its now superb finish bearing no evidence of 12 years in a shed.

Cardwell Community Event Brings on the Royal Rumble with Brit cars Harvey & Kay Williams, Glenn and Jacine Martin, Raoul and Janine Cook, Front: Royal Rumble organiser Klaassen, Derek Hadcraft and Holly the dog. Photo by Fiona Croft

Cardwell Community News Cadet Ian Birdwell from Forrest Beach enjoying a cuddle with his four legged friend Jeannie. PHOTO by Alexandra Frank (Cardwell Community News Cadet)

There is the promise of more hidden treasured autos to be revealed next year from garages and sheds across the nation. Derek Hadraft's Townsville pre-war stoic Morris Z, with wooden tray Ute, was working hard to sit on 80 km’s per hour all the way from Cairns. Winner of the Most Popular Car on the day was North Queensland Jaguar Car Club President Nigel Miller’s Jaguar XJS. Nigel, from Townsville, powered his ‘daily drive’, up to Innisfail after the parade. “Just because I could,” Mr Miller said. Fierce but friendly competition Friendly rival and owner of the immaculate Triumph GT6 Mk lll, Mr Raoul Cook, took a win in the yellow GT6 Triumph owned by Nigel Miller Cairns President of FNQ Car Restorers. Raoul beat Nigel into second place in the precision parking competition after they drew when Nigel challenged Raoul to swap cars for the decider. Maybe stick with the power steering in a parking comp next time Nigel and all the best of British to you all. The Cardwell Lions Club’s egg and bacon rolls were in demand, along with the fruit and veggies, juices, Jane's Healthy Options, and Troppo’s Pickles and Marinades rounded out the new and regular fabulous Jetty Markets' many attractions. A great backdrop to get up close to these sleek and solid four-wheeled machines from a glorious past. Back when, for class and innovation, Britannia ruled the roads. Royal Rumble and Volks Fest organizer Michael Klaassen from Cairns said that there has been great interest for this newly formed event for British cars in Queensland. Mr Klaassen drove down from Cairns in his TR7 Triumph, (formerly raced by seven-time Bathurst Race winner Jim Richards). In 1980 and 1981, it was raced in the Pro car series at Amaroo

by legends such as Jack Brabham, Dick Johnson, Colin Bond, and Bob Morris. “This inaugural event - the Royal Rumble will become a club event next year in Cardwell. It really showcases the area and the facilities, and the club presidents and members of Cairns and Townsville Car Clubs look forward to next year’s bigger and better event.” Community punching above its weight “For a small community, the Cardwell Community Events team are really punching way above their weight in Far North Queensland and these events in Cardwell are just going to develop over the years into the future.” Cardwell Community Events organizer, Thea Ormonde said these British cars from a bygone era are becoming a rarity and the Cardwell foreshore displayed the vehicles in all their ‘hope and glory’. “This is our first year for the British cars, and the last themed Cardwell Jetty Market for the year. A successful but challenging year for our volunteers, with knowledge under their belt for facilitating events during a pandemic,” Ms Ormonde said. “It’s reassuring that the community is behind us – it’s evident in the attendance numbers,” she stated. “By continuing to put on markets, we’ve been able to have quality stalls and it’s a great community connector where people who are hidden away can come out for the day,” she advised. “It’s wonderful that a volunteer community organisation can bring social and economic benefit to the town of Cardwell and the surrounding region,” Ms Ormonde said. With the last market finished, the Cardwell Community Events Volunteers are all taking a well-earned break, but first there will be a brainstorm for 2022. Look out for the date and, if you wish to volunteer, please contact cardwellcommunityevents@gmail.com

Have you become more forgetful? BY LIZ TODD,VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD DO you forget people’s names, or not remember where you put your keys? As we age, forgetfulness can be concerning. We may ask ourselves “is this is the beginning of dementia?”. You can be rest assured that only 1% of females and 0.8% of males develop dementia in their lifetime (ABS 2018)! You may have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed. Signs of dementia may include impaired memory, repeating of words or activities, struggling to do familiar tasks, noticeable changes in mood or personality, social isolation, confusion about time and place, having no initiative, and poor judgment. This is a lot to process for everyone, but there is something you can do.

Whilst there is some fear around visiting someone with dementia in a nursing home, it will be well appreciated by the residents. You may wonder if they will remember who you are or about what you should talk. In the first instance, check with the family or the Home on 4068 2355. You will need to be well and show your flu vaccine certificate to visit (preferably between 8am and 4pm on weekdays). As someone who visits residents regularly, I can assure you that they enjoy visitors! They may not remember you, but that is okay. Talk about things from their long-held memories. They can feel the warmth of your attention and presence, and that lingers after you have left! “A little support makes a big difference” - Dementia Action Week

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CRIME WRAP Officers locate drugs and weapons in search, Cassowary Coast POLICE want to encourage residence to continue to report dealers with a number of successful search warrants being executed last week. Detectives from Tully Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) executed a search warrant at a Jones Road, Maria Creek address around 3pm on Wednesday, September 8 in response to information received through Crime Stoppers. It will be alleged detectives located a sophisticated hydroponic cannabis set up in a shipping container at the property. The shipping container contained internal irrigation, lighting and ventilation. Detectives seized 23 cannabis plants and a large quantity of hydroponic equipment. Also located on the property were seven firearms, a silencer and a crossbow. A 72-year-old Maria Creek man has been charged with possessing dangerous drugs, producing dangerous drugs, possessing anything used in connection with the production of dangerous drugs, possession of category R weapon, possession of category M weapon A 47-year-old Wongaling Beach man has been charged with one count each of supplying dangerous drugs, producing dangerous drugs and possessing anything used in connection with the production of dangerous drugs.

COMMUNITY Both men are scheduled to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on September 30. Tully CIB are continuing their efforts to disrupt the production and supply of dangerous drugs in Tully and Mission Beach. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact crime stoppers. You and can do so by either contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 00 any time of the day or via their website crimestoppers.com.au and complete the online form to report information relating to those bringing harmful drugs into the local community.

Community policing around Mission Beach in August ON Monday August 23 Police Liaison Officers Stacey Kneubuhler and Michael Sands along with Senior Constable Jane Moran attended the C4 meeting room at Mission Beach to talk to the Mission Beach Community Support Group on all things home security, scams and personal safety in the senior community. Whilst we were there we meet Meryl Harding who is a volunteer at the hub and is a member of the Cassowary Coast Yarners group. The not-for-profit group knit trauma bears for officers to give to children involved in domestic violence incidents. Mission Beach Police Officers Sergeant Rob Smith and Senior Constable Tony Cliff took the opportunity on Wednesday August 25 to meet with Shane and Christian from the Tully Support Centre to further discuss domestic violence support referral services for the Mission Beach Division. “It was great receiving further information on the services provided by Tully Support Centre and how we can encourage victims of domestic violence to engage and access those services,” said Sergeant Smith. “We all share a passion to preventing domestic violence while providing support to victims.” Police can connect people experiencing domestic violence with specialist support and services. You can ask officers to make a referral to an appropriate support agency for you. The Tully Support centre is located at Shop 5, 1996 Tully Mission Beach Road, Wongaling Beach. Inside the the Cassowary Shopping Village. Support staff attend on Wednesday mornings from 9am until 12pm. Tully Support Centre has staff providing services five days a week in Innisfail, three days a week in Mission Beach, one day a week in Cardwell and four days a week in Tully. This is in addition to their weekly office-based adult and child domestic and family violence counselling services and regular home-based services delivered in Mission Beach. To register your interest or for more information about groups and other services you can call the staff on 4068 1004, or check out the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au. If a domestic violence incident is happening now, if anyone is seriously injured or in immediate danger, or if anyone’s life is being threatened, contact the police immediately on Triple Zero (000). For all other domestic violence related matters, phone Policelink on 131 444, 24 hours, seven days a week. Alternatively, you can make contact with a police officer or police station by submitting the following form: Contacting Police What is domestic violence? Domestic or family violence occurs when one person in a relationship uses violent or abusive behaviour to control another. This can include: • Physical abuse • Damage to property • Sexual abuse

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• Verbal abuse • Harassment or intimidation • Financial abuse • Threats Under Queensland law, domestic violence is recognised in several different types of relationships: • Spousal – this includes defacto partners, biological parents of a child, or same-sex couples • Intimate personal – two people in an established relationship, which does not have to be sexual • Family – related by blood or marriage, or culturally related • Informal care – an unpaid carer who assists with dayto-day living

Senior Constable Tony Cliff, Christian, Shane and Sergeant Rob Smith

Stacey Kneubuhler and Meryl Harding with the knitted trauma bears

Police have many resources available, tailored towards the senior community and their safety.

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The Rainforest School enchants visitors at its first Spring Fair LOCALS and visitors flocked to The Rainforest School’s inaugural, and highly successful, Spring Fair on Saturday, September 18. A steady flow of visitors throughout the day, saw around 300 people enjoy a very pleasant day filled with community spirit. A wide range of extremely popular activities were available for young and old alike and included a Dream Catcher Workshop, a campfire to cook your damper or marshmallows on a stick, a Crystal Dig, a Macrame Workshop, a Dance Workshop, Face Painting, Palm Leaf Weaving, Archery, cuddle a guinea pig and/or a baby chicken, and a Fire Truck; all accompanied by live music. All the stalls were beautifully decorated with palm leaves and flowers. Market stalls run by talented parents included Macrame by Wilderness of Love Co., Jewellery by Breath & Essence, Essential Oils by Young Living, Cuban Arts and Crafts by Taino, and a stall of fresh coconuts, grapefruit, pomelos, red paw paws and avocados. A wide range of food and drinks was also on offer. Community stalls included the Cassowary Coast Native Bee Association, Boomerang Bags Mission Beach, and The Rainforest School Community Bulk Order Service. The Spring Fair had a Bee Theme. The

students shared their knowledge about bees through interactive information panels (created by them). They also designed and built Bee Hotels, as well as Pollinator Puppets. The Rainforest School hosted and organised this inaugural event without sponsors or donors, but many parents of their students volunteered their time. The school would like to thank all their dedicated staff and committed parents, the Cassowary Coast Native Bee Association, and Mission Beach Boomerang Bags. They also thank the Fire Brigade for paying them a visit with their Fire Truck. The purpose of hosting a Spring Fair was to invite and connect with the community and the school certainly succeeded in achieving this aim. The funds raised will be put towards their dream of purchasing their own property in the future. The Rainforest School is a government accredited independent primary school offering Prep – Year 6 and located at Dundee Park, in the beautiful hinterlands of Mission Beach. The school is small by design. The school follows the Australian National Curriculum and delivers an educational program that uses a balanced range of explicit, hands-on, and real-life learning.

The atmosphere is homely, with consideration given to beauty, simplicity, and the use of natural materials, in a well-prepared classroom. The school encourages intrinsic motivation so that their learners can reach their full potential. For more information about The

Rainforest School, please visit their website www.trs.qld.edu.au Or their social media pages: www. facebook.com/therainforestschoolmb and www.instagram.com/ therainforestschool Alternatively, please telephone: 0437 553 852 or email: admin@trs.qld.edu.au

Display of Pollinator Puppet made by the Students of The Rainforest School

Ochre Budd (L) and Indikah Budd (R) wearing their beautiful Flower Garlands

Student Stall with Connor Abbott (L) and Caleb Childs (R)

Display of Bee Hotels made by Students of The Rainforest School

Grandparent volunteer Louise Ballard making a Flower Garland

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Marilyn Weigand, Melissa Hall, Renata Viero, and Lee Gray.

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Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand.

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Veronica Lizzio, Francis Lizzio, and Chris and Peter Mclean.

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Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, and Jill Mackay. Debbie Pennisi, Renata Viero, and Lee Gray.

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Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Trish Lardi.

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Mary Bacic, Linda Mackay, Marilyn Weigand, and Vieni Morris.

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Wednesday 20 Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Janette Evans, Josie Pease, Trish Lardi, and Louie Crema.

Friday 22 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Anita Stapley. Leslee Marker, Julie Jordan, Leonie Barra, and Donuta Mullaly.

Monday 25 Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Lisa LaSpina, Margaret Schafer, Sue Robson, and Carol Carstensen.

Wednesday 27 Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Anne Pacey, Loraine Cargnello, Joan Mercer, and Bob Wellington.

Friday 29 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Trish Lardi. Mary Bacic, Linda Mackay, Marilyn Weigand, and Vieni Morris.

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL NOTICES GIUENI, Salvatore (Sam) Aged 84 years. Late of lnnisfail. Dearly Loved Husband of Ros (dec). Loving Father and Father-in-law of Charles, Robert and Donna, Santina and Adrian. Loved Nonno of William, Nicholas and Ella. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Vito and Sue Giueni, Millie and Sam Sorbello. Loved Brotherin-law of Alfina and Mario (dec) Cardillo. Tano (dec) and Maria Privitera. Tony and Raymonde Privitera and their families. All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Salvatore (Sam) commencing at 10.30 am MONDAY 27th September 2021 at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church, lnnisfall. Followed by interment in the lnnisfall Cemetery. COVID restrictions will apply. Please phone family to register your attendance on 0408 193 116.

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DE BRUIN, Lucien

Aged 88 years. Late of Cardwell. Loved Father of Benjamin, Ingrid, Annalise, Scott and Wim. Loved Grandad/Opa of Juliet, Olivia, Bethany, Renaye, Joshua, Keanu, Amali, and Nahla. All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service for Lucien commencing at 10.00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, 29th September, 2021 at the Cardwell Cemetery.

BLENNERHASSETT, Carol Joy Aged 70 years. Late of El Arish.

Carol passed away peacefully on Tuesday 21st September 2021 at the lnnisfail Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Dearly Loved Daughter of Kevin (dec) and Eva. Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Brett and Theresa, Grant and Nikki. Loving Granny to Kate, Isabel, Stevi, Clint, Erin, William and James. Sister and Sister-in-law of Marie and Les. Aunt to Scott and Kerry. Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Carol commencing at 1.30 p.m.FRIDAY 1st October 2021 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, lnnisfail. The Service will be Live Streamed www.blacksfunerals.com.au/Tribute-Centre

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

The Tully Support Centre Inc. formally invites you to the

2021 Annual General Meeting To be held:

Monday the 25th of October 2021 at the Red Cross Hall, Bryant Street Tully QLD 4854 5:30pm: Meeting Start 6:30pm: Refreshments This is a COVID Safe event, please do not attend if you are sick. COVID capacity limits apply, please RSVP by Thursday the 14th of October. For a copy of the TSC Membership form, Management Committee nomination form, Proxy form or to RSVP please contact Shane on 4068 1004 or email info@tullysupportcentre.com.au

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Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell

Baptist Churches

Cardwell Baptist Church,

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully

9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Non-denominational Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Uniting Churches

Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham

Tully Tongan Uniting,

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully,

Innisfail,

Ingham District Uniting Churches:

10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,

Seventh Day Adventist Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek

Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Anglican Churches

St John Anglican Church,

St Albans Anglican Church,

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail

Holy Trinity Anglican

St John Anglican Church,

Holy Trinity (Ingham),

5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith

John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial

Street,Ingham All Souls,

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

Catholic Diocese St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

Church

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Friday, September 24, 2021

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Licences suspended, large fines for illegal fishing activities TWO commercial fishers have had their licences suspended, with others fined a total of $18,000 after court cases involving more than 50 charges against three fishers were heard in three Queensland Magistrates Courts. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the penalties imposed by the courts reflected the serious nature of the offences. “These penalties should send a loud message to all fishers that illegal activity will be prosecuted, and appropriate penalties applied,” Mr Furner stated. “In particular, the five-year licence suspension for obstructing Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) Inspectors, handed down in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court, is a clear signal that obstructing QBFP staff will not be tolerated. The licence suspension

is a welcome outcome as the defendant was found guilty of three offences on two separate occasions.” “Similarly, the penalties imposed by the Bundaberg Magistrates Court reflect serious and repeated offending, including selling fish on the black market. The commercial fisher was fined $13,000 and his commercial fisher licence suspended for two years for 18 offences, including possessing and selling regulated fish, and catch reporting irregularities. His illegal haul included female and undersized Mud Crabs, Sawfish Rostrums, and several undersized fish species.” “And in the Caboolture Magistrates Court, a commercial fisher was fined $5000 for 31 offences relating to not providing all of the required information in his logbooks.” “These examples of blatant disregard for the rules are disturbing but highlight the diligence of QBFP

Officers in detecting them and prosecuting them through the courts.” Mr Furner said all fishers had a responsibility to abide by laws to ensure a sustainable future for all fishers. “Our State’s fisheries’ resources belong to all Queenslanders and there is simply no excuse for commercial fishers not following the very rules designed to protect their industry,” he said. “For example, valid and reliable logbook data is vital to assessing and monitoring stock status, a key element to making sure there are fish for our children and grandchildren.” “Commercial fishing is not easy work, and the vast majority of commercial fishers do the right thing, but all fishers need to understand the regulations, otherwise you will be caught, and you will be prosecuted.” For information on Queensland’s fishing regulations, visit www.fisheries.qld.gov.au, call 13 25 23 or download the free ‘Qld Fishing’ app from Apple and Google app stores.

Attack on dairy farmers a disgrace STATE Member for Hill Shane Knuth has today spoken openly and passionately about his disgust at the forced abandonment by the Queensland Dairy Organisation (QDO) of their Fair Go Dairy logo. The logo was an initiative to allow consumers to be able to identify that milk sold in supermarkets, which offered a fair farm gate price back to Dairy Farmers. However, QDO, in a statement released today, have been forced to scrap the logo, due to the exhaustion of funds fighting legal battles and challenges from processors and other retail stakeholders to stop the release of the logo. "Prior to deregulation of the industry in 2000, we had more than 270 dairy farms on the Atherton Tablelands alone,” Mr Knuth said. “Now we have less than fifty. In Queensland, there were 1,500 farms, which have now fallen to well below 300.” "The logo wasn’t the solution to the problem, but it was a step forward in helping our dairy farmers who are disappearing at an alarming rate in Queensland.” Mr Knuth has been a huge supporter of the industry, introducing the Fair Milk Logo in 2013 and the Fair Milk Price

Logo Bill in 2016, which both major parties voted against. However, after constant lobbying by Mr Knuth, the current government acknowledged that a logo to identify milk sold in supermarkets, which provides a fair price to farmers, was a good idea and an effective way to help dairy farmers. "I have been a huge supporter of the initiative and assisted QDO in securing funding from the State Government towards the design and release of the logo, however the challenges through the ACCC, appeals, and legal proceedings have now exhausted those funds completely.” Mr Knuth said the ACCC originally cleared the logo for release despite initial resistance from supermarkets and processors. "The latest challenge from the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) is an absolute disgrace,” he said. “What are they afraid of? If processors and supermarkets are doing the right thing then why are they stopping this simple initiative?” “It is very clear they do not want any form of transparency shown to consumers to allow them to support those milk products sold on shelves, which pay a fair price directly to dairy farmers.”

“This is what big business do, they will hold up the release of initiatives by tying it up in legal proceedings for as long as possible, until smaller organisations cannot afford to continue to fight.” “Processors and supermarkets will use slick media campaigns to deceive the public and convince them that they are the good guys who are looking after our farmers, when I see the reality every day that we are losing dairy farmers and the few that remain have their backs to the wall.” “These farmers simply cannot continue to work the industry they love when they get paid less by processors and subsequently supermarkets,

than it costs to produce milk. It is heartbreaking." Mr Knuth said every Queenslander should be outraged that taxpayer money has had to be used to fight processors and supermarkets and should write to their local member of State and Federal Governments to act and provide additional funds for the release of the logo. "Otherwise, within a few short years, we won’t have a dairy industry in the State, certainly not on the Atherton Tablelands and we will be importing our milk from interstate and overseas, or worse, only have long life milk on our shelves."

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 43 ending September 19, 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 14 ending September 17, 2021

Week 13 ending September 19, 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

197,731

2,075,551

Tonnes Cane crushed

106,438

1,287,211

Tonnes Cane crushed

72,367

608,751

District CCS

12.64

12.61

District CCS

12.45

12.71

District CCS

11.49

3.97M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

1,262,789

Percentage crushed

47.7%

1.275M

RURAL

Wet Tropic Times

Friday, September 24, 2021

Scientific review informs industry of a way forward in the management of Panama TR4 AN independently commissioned review into Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4) in Far North Queensland has provided a list of research priorities to help guide industry to manage the disease in the long term. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Chief Biosecurity Officer Malcolm Letts, who chairs the Panama TR4 Program Management Board (Board), said the 2021 Panama TR4 Epidemiological Review (the Review) also confirmed the combined industry and government response to control and contain the disease had to date been highly effective. “The Board will now progress investigations into the protocol for destroying diseased plants and alternative methods of detecting the disease,” Mr Letts said. “We’ll also consider research to help us understand the relationships between

environmental conditions, the host and pathogen.” “With management of the disease transitioning to industry leadership in 2023, realistic and cost-effective solutions must now be sought for future control and containment efforts.” “For growers, the Review indicates how to limit the impact of a disease incursion through changes to agronomic practices.” Tully-based grower and ABGC Chair Stephen Lowe said he hoped the Review will lead to future efficiencies that will continue the region’s legacy in containing the disease, but in a more cost-effective way. “From now to mid-2023, we’ll need to identify ways in which we can continue to manage the disease with a smaller budget,” Mr Lowe said. “It is imperative that we continue to

have success in containing Panama TR4 to buy industry more time to find a commercially viable banana variety that is resistant to this disease, and to ensure the long-term future of our national industry.” “With 94 percent of Australia’s bananas grown in Far North Queensland, the $600 million industry provides significant employment opportunities and supports regional economies.” “Shared responsibility is key to ongoing success in the fight against Panama TR4.” Co-author of the Review and Panama disease expert Dr Brett Summerell said Queensland’s efforts had been worldclass in controlling and containing the disease. “Panama TR4 has caused devastation across the world’s banana growing regions,” Dr Summerell said.

“The Queensland effort has been huge, with a lot of investment by growers and government. This collaboration has resulted in Panama TR4 being successfully contained to just five properties in six years.” “We’re very impressed by all parties who have played a role in managing the disease.” Panama TR4 was first discovered in the heartland of Australia’s banana growing region of the Tully Valley in 2015. The disease is non-eradicable and strong biosecurity measures, as well as early detection, are currently the most effective defence against an incursion. An agreement between the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) will see the management of Panama TR4 transitioned to industry leadership from 1 July 2023. For further information about Panama TR4 go to panamatr4protect.com.au, or follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@ DAFQld).

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Golf News Tully Golf ON Saturday, September 18, the Tully Golf Club held a 4 Club event for prizes donated by R. & B. Favier and E. & A. Gower. Winning the day on 36 points was Mike Kennedy. Second place went to Jo Baron on 35 points and Alex Gilbride took out third place on a countback from Jim Boston, with both players having 34 points. Vessa Hyytinen rounded out the places in fifth position with 33 points. The highest finishing Lady was Wendy Hollaway. NTPS 2/11 Claire Bourke and the Men’s Maurie Smith, with Kim Milini and Ken Gear winning the pin shots on 7/16 for the Ladies and Men, respectively. Tully Golf Club would like to thank Roy & Betty and Ernie & Audrey for their support. Next week, we will hold a single Stableford for prizes donated by Tigers Leagues Club. Thursday’s Afternoon Sporters 9-hole competition was won by Jim Boston with 22 points and Darryl Edwards won the 6-hole on 13 points. Jo Baron and Mike Kennedy took out the rundown prizes. Mike Ellicott showed his class around the greens winning the putting comp with 13 putts. NTPS 1/10 Geoff Grainger; 2/11, 3/12 and 7/16 all went to Mike Kennedy; with Jim Boston winning 5/14 and 9/18 A-Grade pins; and Neil Reardon the C-Grade 9/18.

Ingham Golf COMING events at Ingham Golf Club include: The Ingham Men’s Open sponsored by Sadleirs Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy will be held this Saturday, September 25. Please send any late nominations by text to Jayden on 0407 483 779. The next Friday Social will be held on October 1. Come along from 4pm to enjoy the refreshments and fun. The Stephen and Kim Moore Trophy Day will be held on Sunday, October 3, and will be an Ambrose with lots of prizes. Food and drink will be provided.

The Nil Martin Golf Day, a Single Stableford, will be held on Saturday, October 23. The A-Grade Stroke Pennants will now be held on November 13 – 14. The Mick Poggioli Ingham Corona Cup will be held on November 27. Results: Tropical Coast Vets participated in the first round of the closed championships last Tuesday, September 14. This was a stroke event with putts counted. Mike Fluerty was the winner with a nett score of 69. Steve Finn was the only other Ingham man to take home a winner’s prize, which was in the run-down with nett 74. Sue Cameron, for the women, was runner-up with a nett score of 67, followed by run-down winner, Bruna Quadrio, with nett 69. Pin shots were won by Mike Fluerty and Bruna Quadrio . Wednesday’s Ladies played their Brooch Qualifier for September with a good field of nine players on a lovely day. Deb Giles was the winner with 73 nett, followed by Julie Reed (75 nett), and Sue Cameron (77 nett). Julie had the least putts for the round on 30. Thanks go to Martin Smith at the Hinchinbrook Hotel for again sponsoring the Brooch Qualifier. This sponsorship is very much appreciated. Pin shots went to Cheryl Lloyd (longest putt 1/15), Janet Merryweather (last shot 3/17), and Sue Cameron (first shot on 9). Last weekend, three of the ladies competed in the Tully Open. Sue and Julie competed in Division 1, with Julie taking out third place on Sunday and Sue taking out first place in the 36-hole nett, as well as a nearest the pin shot. Deb Giles won the Division 2, 36-hole event, as well as the longest drive for Division 2 on Sunday. Twenty-two men competed in the 14-hole Thursday event. The winner was Geoff Gianotti, with 59 ½. The runner-up was Gary Cantoni, with 61 ½, and Rundown prizes were shared amongst Colin Noble (63), Mike Dann and Darryl King (64), and Albert Bison, Don Jurd, and George Croton all on 64 ½. On Saturday, September 18, twenty players vied for honours in a single Stableford. The winner on 36 points was Steven Marbelli, with Ian Swarbrick, also on 36, as runner-up. The run-down winners were Jayden Swarbrick, again with 36 points, and Ian Fitzgerald, on 34 points. Sunday’s event was Round 4 of the Cosca Pairs Championship, a 4BBB event. Twenty-four players competed. The winning team was that of Stuart Cocking and Les Rolling, with 42. Runner-up winners

were Jayden and Ian Swarbrick, with 41, and run-down winners were Damian DiBella and Aurelio Mason, also with 41. The pin shot was awarded to Steven Marbelli. This weekend the Club will host the Ingham Men’s Open, a 27-hole event sponsored by Sadleirs Terry White Chemmart Pharmacy, on Saturday. Sunday will be a Single Stableford event. Happy golfing! Cheryl

El Arish Golf Report ANOTHER great run with our three competitions going ahead last week. Tuesday, September 14 A Stableford was played with Colleen Ingold winning on 34, followed by runner-up, Paul Marland, on 32. NTP #2/11 Men’s – Gavin Camilleri, #4/13 All-In taken by Paul Marland, and Hipas Donald took the Ladies on #5/14. Thursday Sporters, September 16 The Thursday Sporters played the 1st 9 Stroke and what competition ensued! We had a countback for the first three positions, with the end result of Rod Rackley winning, Jake Perkins in second place, and Kevin Tombs in third place, all on 31 points! Jake then also won the least putts (again on a countback) with 13 putts. But this was not the end of the day for Jake! He then won NTP on holes #1, #3, and #4, with Michael Acheson taking #2 and Wayne Kelly #7. El Arish Butchers were sponsors of the day and the Club and winners thank them for their support. Saturday, September 18 A Stableford was played in lieu of the 2 Ball Ambrose that had been programmed. The Men’s Winner was Neil Worsley on 34 and the Runner-up was Jeff Peel on a countback of 33. The Ladies’ Winner was Liz Marland on 40 and the runner-up was Dot Corrin on 35. NTP #2/11 Men’s - Frank Tomasino, with #4/13 All-In taken by Jamie Smith. This Saturday’s event is a Stableford sponsored by Tully Office Supplies with M/L trophies. All players are welcome to enjoy the day at the club. Times are Registration at 12.00pm; Draw at 12.15pm, and TeeOff at 12.30pm.

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Golf News Innisfail Golf Club results IT has been great to see some good weather and thanks to the Innisfail Golf Club’s grounds crew, the course is in fantastic condition. The committee has approved a contractor to remove the milky pine. This work will be scheduled for next week. The temporary tees will be in place until the work and repairs have been completed on the sixth tee. Last week’s IGC Rules and Etiquette quiz and answer: In match play, ‘Lombo’ has teed off from outside the teeing area when starting the first hole. The penalty for the ‘Ice Man’ is loss of hole. True or False? Answer: False. When starting a hole in match play, there is no penalty for playing from outside the teeing area, however the opponent (Craig) may cancel the stroke and require ‘Lombo’ to play from inside the teeing area. (Rule 6.1b) This week’s Quiz: Blake started the Monthly Medal (stroke play) with 13 clubs. During the front nine, Blake broke his putter in anger. After the ninth hole, he purchased a new putter in the pro shop and used it for the rest of the round. What is the ruling? A - There is no penalty B - Blake receives two stroke penalties for the next two holes C - Blake is disqualified The answer was revealed last Saturday, and all correct answers went into the draw for a Titleist Pro V1. Innisfail junior golfer, Caine Cockle had a personal best at the Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on September 8 to claim the win. Results 1st: Caine Cockle Jnr 22pts 2nd: Ian McDonald 20pts c/b 3rd: Peter Ryde 20pts NTP: Rod Ingram One of Innisfail’s new members, John Slater, played a great round for the win at the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on September 10. Results

1st: John Slater 19pts 2nd: Luke Peters 17pts c/b 3rd: Jake Cockle 17pts c/b NTP: Jake Cockle On September 11, there were strong numbers on the course for the Cairns Golf Monthly Medal 18hole competition, which was hotly contested in trying conditions. The morning groups struggled with the best scores of 72 Nett from Jake Cockle, Alan Gould, and Paul Tattam. Tattam eagled the third hole from the rough, behind a tree, for a magnificent two.

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Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of four permitted - online bookings. Saturday competition - Custom Build Constructions Stableford - timesheet tee off 7.30am and 12.00pm. FNQ Veterans Golf - Tuesday, September 21. Variety Charity Trades and General Public Day September 24 - Contact: Rob Kopp. Mark Walker Memorial October 8 – 10. FNQ Ladies Ambrose - October 31. FNQ Pennants Round - November 11. Survivor Golf Series - Dec 4 – 5.

The afternoon groups led the scoring, with strong rounds from Barry Scott and Ian Street on 70 Nett. But the winners of the vouchers were in the same group, and it come down to the last hole and the last shot. Rob Mills and Glenn Powell were tied neck and neck coming down the home stretch. Mills just nudged out Powell with a five on the last to claim victory and the ticket. 1st: Rob Mills 68 Nett c/b 2nd: Greg Powell 68 Nett 3rd: Barry Scott 70 Nett c/b Thanks to new sponsors, Innisfail Seafood, who sponsored the Longest Putt on 9/18, and MG Pies who sponsor the 3/12 NTP. The lucky winners got a $20 voucher to spend instore. NTPs 1/10 - Rob Mills 4/13 - Trent Mann 7/16 - Ian Street 2/11 - Chris Calleja 5/14 - Stephen Lyons 8/17 – E. Nest 3/12 - Paul Tattam 6/15 - Jake Cockle 9/18 - Jake Cockle

Caine Cockle was one of four FNQ junior Three Innisfail junior golfers had an early start to golfers to be presented with their Gary Player compete in the Mossman Junior Open on September Classic shirts. 12 and had drizzling rain in the morning.

The 9-Hole Modified Gross winner was Keean Greven. Greven also won the NTP, Long Drive, and the Least Putts The 9-Hole Novice Nett Runner Up was Regina Gattera. Caine Cockle played well in the 18-Holes, placing fourth in Gross and missed out on the four-way countback for the Least Putts, with 28 in the round. Cockle, along with three other junior golfers from the FNQ region, were presented with their Gary Player Classic shirts and travelled to Brisbane to compete in the tournament. Please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf in the region. Upcoming events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm, groups of four permitted.

Rob Mills won the Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal on September 11.

Innisfail junior golfers Keean Greven, Caine Cockle, and Regina Gattera competed in the Mossman Junior Open.

John Slater won the Friday Sporters competition on September 10.

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Bowls News

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THURSDAY’S Social Bowls winners were Les Maxwell and Jim Martinod. The runners-up were Darryl Jensen and Jim Azzopardi. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start this Thursday. The Management Committee was returned to office at the Annual General Meeting held last Sunday.

South Johnstone Bowls LAST Sunday, ten bowlers played social bowls under windy conditions at the Johnstone, with the winners on the day being the teams skipped by Louise Hoskins and Anna Rowbotham. Social Bowls are played every Sunday afternoon at South Johnstone every Sunday afternoon. Please have your names in by 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start. Please do not forget that on Monday afternoon of October 4, a game of 2 Bowls Triples will be played with $250.00 worth of prizes up for grabs. If you are interested in playing, please contact Tim on 0457 981 111 to register.

Ingham Bowls MEN’S Bowls Some of the staff from Ingham State High School joined the barefoot bowls on the evening of Thursday, September 16. We hope you enjoyed the challenge and look forward to seeing you on the bowling green again soon. Results: M. Hoyle, M. Cole, and G. Torrisi defeated J. Haddad, D. Tomba, and L. Barbi, 19 – 9. K. Di Bella, D. Gosney, and M. Moore defeated M. Di Bella, L. Tomba, and J. Lone, 9 – 6. S. Steel, J. Johnson, and M. Bube defeated P. Lonbbottom, D. Chappell, and J. Eddleston, 9 – 6. J. Nash, T. Newsam, K. Lawlor, and A. Cole defeated D. Martin, R. Celotto, A. Scott, and B. Bell, 11 – 9. H. Giliberto, M. Giliberto, B. Edel, and S. Cotton defeated W. Fenoglio, M. Fenoglio, C. Johnson and S. Richards, 12 – 3.

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The winning team for the day was comprised of Russell Peterson and Andrew Cole, who defeated Gary Brierley and Tony Koop, 29 – 12. Stan Cotton and Stan Richards defeated Pat Ryan and Ian Muldowney, 19 – 13. Kevin Lawlor, John Holmes, and Ren Cantatore defeated Bob Bell, Kevin Walker, and Terry George, 17 – 11. Sunday, September 19, Mixed Social Bowls’ Results The winning team of Bev Eddleston, Cliff Johnson, and Glen Torrisi defeated Maria Moore, John Piotto, and Allen Torelli, 23 - 20 (17 points to 11). Roger Celotto, John Eddleston, and Ren Cantatore drew with Michael Bube, Dave Horsley, and Andrew Cole, 17 - 17 (16 points to 11). The Moduline Trophy, with Ingham -v- Noorla was played on Saturday, September 18. Ingham had two rink wins and Noorla had three rink wins. The Club and Bar are open on Tuesdays from 4pm - 6pm. Thursday Barefoot Bowls are held from 6pm - 8pm. Please call 47762117 to have your name put on the board. Men’s Friday Afternoon Pairs are played at 2.15pm, please have names in by 1.45pm. Mixed Social Bowls will be played on Sunday, September 26, at 1.30pm. Please have your names into the club by 12.30pm. Social Selectors for September 26 are R. Basaglia and A. Cole. Bar Roster: T. Koop. Congratulations to Norma Evans (lead), Janese Craven (2nd), Luisa Di Bella (3rd), and Elsa Piotto (skip), who finished third in the Premier Cup. Well done, ladies!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls’ winners were the team of John Morrison, John Kremastos, and Clem Kinbacher. Results of the Mixed Pairs games played during the week were Ian Revie and Maisie Smith who defeated Greg Steve and Irene Hamman. In Consistency Singles, Sam Pagano proved too strong for Helen Paterson. This weekend is the biggest event on the Innisfail calendar, with sixteen teams competing in the Invitational Fours tournament.

Friday, September 24, 2021 All are welcome at the club to see some great bowling. The Innisfail and South Johnstone Carnival of Bowls will be held on October 23 - 24. There are still some vacancies for more teams. Please check the white board for any upcoming games of Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles. Please remember that names are to be in by 12.30pm for a 1.15pm start for the Thursday social afternoon and visitors are most welcome.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, September 15 Our Monthly meeting was held before sixteen players played 18 ends of 2-4-2. The winners of the day were Ron Senini and Derek Nation who received $10 each. Sunday, September 19 Twenty players played 2 Games of 10 ends. Team 1: Dennis Shirlaw / Adrain Woollard -v- Team 2: Steve Szabo / Joan Mercer [5-19]. Team 3: John Taylor / Toni Buick -v- Team 4: Ray Downing / Ron French [13-3]. Team 5: John Brown / Ray Wicks / Wendy Niven -vTeam 6: Peter Smith / Pauline Edwards / Ron Senini [5-9[. Team 7: Robyn Brunello /Mary Bacic / Avis Ray -vTeam 8: Michael Knight / Gavin Buick / Rita Hudson [15-8]. After Smoko: Team 1 -v- Team 3 [24-7]. Team 2 -v- Team 4 [10-12]. Team 5 -v- Team 7 [5-10]. Team 6 -v- Team 8 [11]. After a play-off against Steve Szaboi / Joan Mercer’s Team, Team 7 comprised of Robyn Brunello, Mary Bacic, and Avis Ray, were the winners on the day. Each winner received $10, and the runner up received a free drink. Club Championships Consistency: Judy Hood [155] defeated Joanne Townsend [115], and Ray Downing [153] defeated Mary Bacic [125]. Peter Smith defeated Judy Hood [156-134]. Tully Club will be hosting The Elio Crema Cup on October 2 and 3. Ladies are reminded to please bring a plate for our game against Macknade this Sunday. Cheers!

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Silkwood Bowls Club

Bowls News

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

IN social games on Wednesday afternoon, Pam Anderson Catharina Cook 16 defeated Sue Morrison 12, whilst Eileen Hamann, Jan Dunn, Lyn Stevenson 17 defeated Bev Anderson, Ann Rule and Diana O'Brien 13. On Tuesday, Innisfail ladies Pam Anderson, Diana O’Brien and Eileen Hamann participated in the annual Josie Sue San Memorial Shield at South Johnstone Bowls Club. This TFNQDLBA event attracted 64 lady bowlers from clubs throughout the district, with 16 teams of four players. Next Wednesday afternoon, Innisfail ladies are looking forward to taking part in the Hearing Australia Sponsors’ Day at Innisfail Bowls Club. Teams will play three bowl triples with money prizes for first, second and third place teams. The Hearing Australia mobile vehicle will be at the club from 10.00am until 1.00pm conducting free hearing tests.

On Wednesday, Innisfail lady bowlers had a relaxing afternoon of social bowls.

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QRL History Committee

THE interesting thing about history is it can show us where we have come from and often puts modern day events into perspective. When history is forgotten or not known we have the prospect of everything appearing new, with little concept that it has probably happened before, and we could learn from it. This seems to be happening a bit in Rugby League lately, as time marches on and achievements and events from before the game expanded into a national competition are starting to be forgotten or lost in time. An example of this follows the recent highlighting of Wayne Bennett’s wonderful coaching career since 1987. Most scribes talk about Wayne Bennet’s coaching career starting in 1987, because that was when he became known outside of Queensland by moving to Canberra as co-coach of the club in what was then the NSW rugby league. Historically though, his coaching career started well before 1987. Wayne’s playing career spanned the late 1960s to 1970s with clubs Toowoomba All Whites, from where he played for Queensland and Australia in 1971, then to Brisbane Brothers and Brisbane Souths, and most of this time he was a full time Police Officer. Then in 1976, while stationed in Ipswich, he started coaching in the local league. He then went on to coach

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Silkwood bowlers at Yungaburra and Atherton In persuit of bringing home the DAVESON CUP from YUNGABURRA and the ARTHUR DAVIS SHIELD from ATHERTON 24 bowlers tried to regain the trophies..but.. unfortunately our bowlers were not successful in both events and have to wait till next year when Yungaburra and Atherton defending their Shield/Cup at Silkwood. Congratulation to Yungaburra and Atherton to their wins.Thank you to both clubs for their hospitalty. .we had a great time. Wednesday 22nd Social Bowls Team Glen Harvey ,Len Charman and Tim Wallis def.Team Barry Green ,Ann Hollingsworth and Cyril Large 30/5 Team Alan Hudson,Lee Mayell and Denise Charman drawn even with Team Dutchy,Jan Harvey and Steve Hunter 17/17 For those who want to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls—we offer FREE COACHING LESSONS. Age got no limit.

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This Friday night 17th we have to CANCEL our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls Our contact No. is 0459 211 552. In doubt of play give us a call. All are welcome.

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at the Police Academy and in the old Brisbane Rugby League with two of his former clubs, Brisbane Brothers and Brisbane Souths.

was a teenager from Sarina called Martin Bella. Five years later, when Martin Bella made the Queensland State of Origin side for the first of many times, the Queensland Coach was Wayne Bennett. While we celebrate the success of the game today, it is worthwhile remembering where we have come from and what many have achieved before today.

This is where history needs to record the fact that the old Brisbane Rugby League competition featuring seven clubs was huge back in the day. For much of the competition’s history, the competing clubs were Brisbane Brothers, Redcliffe, Brisbane Souths, Brisbane Norths, Wests, Brisbane Easts, and Wynnum Manly. Life and times change but the achievements of these old competitions and teams should not be forgotten because they have all contributed to the game we have today. Once the Brisbane Broncos were formed to play in an expanded national competition in 1988, the old Brisbane competition continued but effectively as a lower grade competition. Today, we have the Super Intrust Qld Cup as the main competition below the NRL and there is plenty of history there too, because the first real Queensland Cup statewide competition started in 1982 and was known as the Qld State League. This competition was splayed in the early part of the season and featured teams from Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Wide Bay, Central Qld, and NQ competing against the individual Brisbane clubs playing in the Brisbane Rugby League. In 1982, a memorable State League match took place in Ingham between NQ and Brisbane Brothers who were coached by Wayne Bennett. The NQ side for this State League were known as the “NQ Marlins.” Wayne, of course, went on to forge his enormously successful coaching career while one of the NQ players in that State League match played in Ingham

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Shane Muriata THEN there were four! After weeks and weeks of talking about who did and did not deserve to be in the last four spots for the NRL 2021 Grand Final Qualifier, it came down to experience, luck, and, of course, controversy. The Manly Roosters game was always going to be one-sided in my opinion, as the Chooks don’t even look like cutting it at Red Roosters. such was their season. They lost too many good players to even make a play for the flag, but I think they still performed better than most teams. They lost Boyd Cordiner, Jake Friend, one Morris twin, Joey Manu, and Keary their half, so it wasn’t going to be an easy ask for the Bondi girls. Still, they had a side stacked full of Origin players, finals’ experience that many teams would have envied, so I think they finished where they were supposed to. As with the other game, well I feel Parramatta should feel a little hard done by given the circumstance of how it played. The game ended a thriller, probably the best prelim we have seen in a while, but what Penrith did, with that trainer slowing the game down, was utter garbage.

SPORT The Eels were on the attack, with the game swinging in their favour for a certain try, then a Panthers trainer calls out to the ref without an assessment of the players and asks to halt the game as Parra was attacking their try line. The ref holds up play, Parra wait, Panthers reset their line and the Jubs never score. The trainer in question gets a $25,000 fine and is suspended indefinitely, which is silly because they don’t care, they are playing a prelim, whereas the Eels are knee deep in Mad Monday. Is it a tactic coaches use? Of course, they all do. Apart from that, we now look forward to two absolute crackers of games that should have all league pundits dribbling. Souths should account for the Sea Eagles and the Storms will be too good for the Penny Panthers. Bring on the weekend I say. Last Saturday night, the Tully Tigers held their annual Rugby League Presentation night at the famous Tigers Leagues Club in front of family and friends. The night was packed with fun as yours truly once again emceed the evening with fun and laughter. Although the season was disappointing, rewarding players and officials for their tireless efforts during a testing 2021 is a good way of thanking all those who gave their time. Darian Burton picked up a swag of trophies, along with Uso and Morgan Black. Ms Nadine was the most obvious choice for Club Person of the Year for her hard work behind the scenes. President Anthony Emmi once again thanked all who was involved. “Although it was a hard year, we worked hard to keep our club afloat. Paul Ketchell should be proud as we all are.” Big Dan walked away with a few trophies to his name and both Samat Gutchen and Nathan Muriata both took out the much-prized Anthony Grant Medal for bravery. Thank you to Shakobe Grant for presenting the award on behalf of the Grant family. As the night progressed with the point scoring for the top award, it came down to the last few games when Jesse Barra cleared the way to take the 2021 Tully Rugby League Player of the Year. A worthy mention

If Turbo is on, then the game will be interesting. But if Cody Walker turns up to play, they could blow Manly away.

Under 18s winners

Reserve Grade winners

Friday, September 24, 2021 has to go to Cameron Vecchio who stood tall, (which isn’t much taller than me) in a display of courage and determination. If you ever get a chance, check the dictionary for the word unbelievable courage and I can guarantee that a photo of Cameron Vecchio will appear. The club must be tiring of hearing my jokes every year, so they hired a comedian to entertain the crowd, and boy did he what! Sean Choolburra came, saw, and made everyone laugh in an evening of fun and comedy. Thank you once again for allowing me to be a part of the Tigers’ season and I look forward to seeing you all back next year.

Jesse Barra-Tully Tigers Player of the Year with proud wife Bianca.

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Innisfail Leprechauns’ teams register wins in first week of footy finals STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns had two teams in action during the first weekend of finals held at Barlow Park, Cairns, last Sunday. It was a 2019 grand final rematch, when the A-grade team went up against defending premiers MossmanPort Douglas Sharks in a qualifying final. Innisfail went into the half time break holding a 20 - 4 lead over Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks in the knockout final. Mossman-Port Douglas registered one try in the second half, whilst Innisfail continued to pile on the points and powered home with a 38 - 10 win. Julian Christian and Aaron Jolley each scored a double, whilst Daniel Mooka and Tamati Huirama crossed for tries, whilst Jolley slotted four conversions and three penalty goals. A relieved Innisfail A-grade Coach, Leon Hallie, said he was pleased with the win. “We had a game plan that needed to be followed, otherwise we would have battled like we did in both rounds against Mossman-Port Douglas this year.” “It is always important to win the first game in finals footy, as it now sets us up for two cracks at making the Grand Final.” “We will need to be just as good against Cairns Brothers this Sunday, and, in the lead-up, I will assess any injury concerns and a couple of incidents on report.” At half time, Innisfail held a slim 8 - 6 lead over Ivanhoes in the Reserve grade preliminary final. It was set for a grandstand finish, as the scores were locked at 18 - 18 with eight minutes left on the clock. With less than five minutes left in the game, Innisfail missed a crucial field goal attempt. A try by Jackson Laza and a successful conversion put the Leprechauns back in front and they went on to secure a 24 - 18 victory at full time. Innisfail’s try scorers were Jackson Laza 2, and Jarred Laza and Owen Williams, whilst Michael Morton kicked three goals. Cairns District Rugby League competition Preliminary finals results - September 19

Innisfail’s Julian Christian claimed a double in the A-grade game.

A-Grade Innisfail 36 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas Yarrabah 44 defeated Ivanhoes 36 (Knockout final) Bye: Cairns Brothers Reserve Grade

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Kangaroos 32 defeated Cairns Brothers 28 (Knockout final) Bye: Edmonton Both these Innisfail teams now progress to the Major Finals this Sunday at Barlow Park, with the Reserve grade team to face Mossman-Port Douglas at 2.30pm and A-grade will be up against minor premiers Cairns Brothers at 5.30pm. The winner of these games will advance to the CDRL Grand Final on Saturday, October 9.

Innisfail 24 defeated Ivanhoes 18 Edmonton 32 defeated Yarrabah 30 (in extra time) (Knockout final) Bye: Mossman-Port Douglas Under 18 Atherton 24 defeated Ivanhoes 18

Innisfail’s Aaron Jolley scored a try and kicked seven goals.

Double try scorer for Innisfail in the A-grade game, Daniel Mooka.

Tamati Huirama scored one try in the A-grade game against Mossman-Port Douglas.

Jackson Laza bagged two tries for Innisfail in the Reserve grade game against Ivanhoes.

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Cassowary Coast Cyclones cricket teams play first games of the season PLAYERS dug out their kit bags as the Cricket Far North season kicked off last weekend with club T20 fixtures played across all grades.

Results of Rounds 1 & 2 Cricket Far North T20 fixtures:

This season, the senior men's competition consists of five grades and the Cassowary Coast Cyclones is fielding a team in first, third and fifth grade.

Cassowary Coast 8/125 (20)

Cyclones’ first grade side played on both days of the weekend, with two away games in Atherton on Saturday followed by two home games on Sunday at Innisfail TAFE Oval. The fifth-grade side hosted Barron River and Rovers with games at Miller Oval, Tully on Sunday.

1st Grade - Loder Oval, Atherton – Saturday, September 18 (Christo van Vuuren 31* (40); Clint Ratatagia 31 (13); Luke McAvoy 24 (25)) def by Rovers 6/139 (20) (Daniel Bradford 2/14(3); Clint Ratatagia 2/24 (4) Harrison Ryan 2/30(3)) 1st Grade Cassowary Coast 4/166 (20) & 0/18) (Super Over) (Stirling McAvoy 87 (49); Jasran Kalkat 26 (25); Luke McAvoy 21 (13))

def Atherton (4/166 (20) & 0/17 (Super Over) (Daniel Bradford 2/19 (4); Thomas Herbert 1/36 (4); Stirling McAvoy 1/12 (4)) 1st Grade - Innisfail TAFE Oval- Sunday, September 19 Cassowary Coast 5/148 (20) (Stirling McAvoy 46 (32), Luke McAvoy 39 (37), Jasran Kalkat 26 (23)) def

Friday, September 24, 2021 Cassowary Coast 9/95 (18.5) (Stirling McAvoy 37 (24)) def by Mulgrave 4/147 (Stirling McAvoy 2/30 (4); Luke McAvoy 1/19 (4); Jasran Kalkat 1/23(4)) 5th Grade - Miller Oval, Tully - Sunday, September 19 Cassowary Coast 5/65 (14) defeated by Barron 61 (18) 5th Grade Cassowary Coast 1/68 (20) def by Rovers 4/173 (20)

Norths 8/114 (20)

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(Luke McAvoy 3/13 (3), Stirling McAvoy 2/18 (4), Harrison Ryan 2/27 (4))

Cassowary Coast 5/65 (14) def

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Barron 61 (18)

Tully Tigers clinch two junior rugby league premierships MARIA GIRGENTI THREE Tully Tigers’ junior rugby league teams featured in the FNQ Coast Grand Finals at Jones Park last Saturday. Prior to the finals, all three teams were bolstered with messages of support from former Tully Tigers’ juniors Jake Clifford, Thomas Flegler, Jack Campagnolo, Shaun Nona, Benn Campagnolo, and Dylan White. This small, but proud, rugby league town capped off a stellar season with the Under 15 and Under 16 teams bringing home the Premiership Trophy. In the Under 15 Grand Final, Tully stormed home with a convincing 28 – 8 win over Cairns Brothers and Ezekiel Ivey was named Player of the Final. Cohen Emmi scored a double, whilst Raymond Amosa, Tureti Ryder, and Ezekiel Ivey chipped in with one try apiece, Emmi slotted two conversions, and one by Phoenix Frazer-Cairns. After leading by 14 – 4 at half time, Tully went on to register a 30 – 20 victory over the Kangaroos in the Under 16 Grand Final. Tully’s try scorers were Cameron

Nelson 2, Braithan Ketchell, Benjamin Roebuck, and Issac Stagg, whilst Nelson kicked four conversions and one penalty goal. Braithan Ketchell was presented with the Player of the Final award. Tully’s Under 13 team was unable to complete the trifecta, as they went down to Edmonton Storm by 32 – 6 in their Grand Final but did their town proud as runners up.

JRL were named as finalists for the FNQ Rugby League Coast competition’s J & H. E. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. The overall winner of the award was Destiny Hogan from Edmonton JRL, whilst Ethan Bain was named the Aspiring Referee of the Year. An end of season Gala Day for Under 10 – 12 teams was held a fortnight ago at Jones Park in conjunction with the preliminary finals.

Innisfail Brothers Under 12 team was awarded the Warren Pitt ‘Spirit of Rugby League’ Trophy for having displayed great sportsmanship, unselfish play, and most of all having fun whilst playing footy. This Trophy was presented to the team by Warren Pitt’s son, Curtis Pitt, Member for Mulgrave, and Speaker of the Queensland Parliament.

Miki Toquero was the sole try scorer and Mitchell Davis kicked one conversion. FNQ Rugby League Coast competition – Grand Final results – September 18 Under 13 Edmonton 36 defeated Tully 6. Under 14 Cairns Brothers 26 defeated Redlynch 18. Under 15 Tully 28 defeated Cairns Brothers 8. Under 16 Tully 30 defeated Kangaroos 20. Troy Cooper from Innisfail Brothers JRL and Anthony Emmi from Tully Tigers

The Tully Tigers Under 16 team who won the 2021 FNQ Rugby League Coast competition premiership.

Coach Graham Anderson with the Innisfail Brothers Under 12 team and Curtis Pitt after they were awarded the Warren Pitt ‘Spirit of Rugby League’ trophy.

Coach Anthony Emmi with the Tully Tigers Under 15 team, who were crowned FNQ Rugby League premiers.

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Friday, September 24, 2021

Fishing News

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THE rough weather conditions over last weekend confined fishing to the estuaries. There were a couple of days of good weather prior to last weekend and many boats took advantage of this and headed out wide. Unfortunately, despite the great tides, the fishing was generally tough, with many boats struggling. I managed a reasonable feed, consisting of Nannygai, Coral Trout, and Tuskers. However, it was only a couple of each. Despite the difficult fishing, it was a lovely day on the water. I did hear of a couple of very good catches from out wide of Nannygai, Rosy Job Fish, and Red Emperor. I think the majority of the action was at night-time. I am writing this report on Tuesday morning, and I have just received a text with a photo of a nice Spanish Mackerel caught by Craig Hawkins on a ribbon fish from the Family Group of Islands. Craig mentioned that he left them biting. There have also been reports of Spanish Mackerel and the odd Spotty Mackerel being caught on the rubble patches and shoals in the shipping channel. Last weekend, the Townsville Game Fishing Club ran their annual Barra Bash in the Hinchinbrook Channel. The club was very pleased with their results, with over 200 Barra being released on the first day and heaps of Mangrove Jacks. The best Barra was a 106cm long and there was a P.B. for the tournament with a monster 52 cm Jack. The Kurrimine tournament was also held over last weekend, but the weather conditions would have severely impacted them, with most entrants set up for reef fishing. At this stage, I have not received any fishing reports. This is a very well-run tournament and great publicity for the area, so hopefully there were some great estuary fish caught. I spent a couple of hours late Sunday afternoon fishing the incoming tide in the Hull River with my brother Peter. In two hours of fishing, we managed to

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY catch two Barra, two Jacks, and five Cod, all on small soft plastics. It was a very relaxing, stress free, couple of hours. Mud Crab numbers also seemed to improve over the weekend, with most boats managing a crab or two. The Grunter are moving in close, with some great fish being caught in the coastal creeks and the Hinchinbrook area. This is the time of year when a lot of species begin to form roe, for example Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel and Grunter, so please try to moderate your catches. The freshwater fishing has improved dramatically, with good numbers of both Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch being caught last weekend. The upper reaches of the Tully and Johnstone Rivers have been fishing extremely well. Don`t forget the repellent as the March Flies are out in force! At this stage I have not heard anything from Tinaroo Dam, however the next few weeks generally provide the best impoundment fishing for the year. I write this report very early in the week and often the various websites get it wrong, such as last weekend for example. At this early stage, the various websites are predicting a small window of light winds for this weekend. If this is correct, we will have ideal conditions

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to head out wide for a fish. The Mission Beach Game Fishing Club is holding their annual tournament so let’s hope all goes well. The very small run in the tide this weekend will cause some problems for anglers. The water height through the day will suit those wishing to chase Barra and Jacks up on the Hinchinbrook flats. It will also suit those wishing to fish for Mangrove Jacks in the creeks. There will be opportunities to fish for Fingermark in those deep holes around the islands or the drop offs in the Hinchinbrook channel. Often it can be difficult to entice fish to feed on days with very little run in the tide, however there are a lot of factors that influence fish behaviour and I certainly never rule out neap tide days. Some of my best days fishing have been on these tides. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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Quinton Smith from Innisfail wins NT Fight Series title belt with first round KO

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LOCAL Muay Thai fighter, Quinton ‘Da Hitman’ Smith, from Athlete Muay Thai

gym, has claimed his 12th title belt in scintillating fashion, with a KO in the first minute of the five 2-minute rounds at NT Fight Series in Darwin.

Quinton Smith lands a kick to his opponent Albert Samuel. Photo: NT Fight Series

Quinton Smith is declared the winner by KO over Albert Samuel. Photo: NT Fight Series

In the semi-main event, Smith, aged 18, won the NT Fight Series 68kg Welterweight belt, trophy, and sizeable purse against his opponent Alfred ‘The Great White Shark’ Samuel from Future Muay Thai in Cairns. Smith’s Muay Thai record now stands at 33 fights, 29 wins, four losses, and one KO. It was huge night of action with 15 fights on the card and witnessed by a vocal Territory crowd. Blade ‘Lionheart’ Augey, who was Smith’s original opponent pulled out four days prior to the fight, but full credit to the promoter Astro Rodriguez from Lukphinong Muaythai for finding a lastminute match up. Samuel, a Papua New Guinea champion aged in his early 30s had a record of 18 fights, 15 wins, and three losses. As Samuel had been preparing for the Nationals in Sydney, which were cancelled due to COVID-19, he agreed to step into the ring to fight Smith. Both fighters came out sizing each other up, but it was not long before Smith swept and dumped Samuel on his head. Despite a head clash in a clinch, Smith quickly gained his composure, and seconds later he unleashed a lethal switch kick to Samuel’s liver, which landed him on the canvas with broken ribs and the fight was all over. Ryan McDonald from The Fight Academy in Cairns won his bout by TKO, with a spinning back elbow in the first 30 seconds against Abraham Rogato from

Quinton Smith, who is known as the belt collector, proudly displays his 12 title belts.

Brisbane, to take out the WKBF 68kg title belt. McDonald, aged 33, has an impressive record, which now stands at 37 fights, 25 wins, and 12 KOs. Smith has put out a challenge to McDonald to contest the WKBF 68kg title and is waiting to see if his opponent will accept. His Coach has also put a call out to all promoters, coaches, trainers, and fighters for Smith, who is keen to be matched up with anyone in the world for 66-68kg Pro Muay Thai bouts. Smith is back in training in preparation for his Fight World title against Alfie Smith from Bloodshed in Brisbane on November 20. He has also been asked to fight in Eruption in Brisbane on December 11. Smith especially wished to thank his Coach Clayton Cook, along with his sponsors, Carana Hair & Beauty, Batze Electrical, Punch Equipment Australia, Woop Clothing, Blood Brothers MMA, Precision Plastering FNQ, AllPhase Building & Construction, and General Supplies Rockhampton. John Cole Toyota Innisfail has recently come onboard as a sponsor and will provide an assault bike for the gym, whilst Furious Fitness Mareeba is Smith’s new supplement sponsor. Anyone wanting to learn the art of Muay Thai, or become a fighter, should please contact Clayton Cook on 0467 563 752, or visit the Athlete Muay Thai Facebook page.

Quinton Smith, his father Steve Brady, and Coach Clayton Cook, with his latest NT Fight Series’ title belt and trophy. Photo: NT Fight Series