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Irene McDermott (née Tilse) and her brother, Bob Tilse, are looking forward to the family coming together.

Rich family history and memories will be shared next month when the Tilse family reunites. Siblings Irene McDermott (née Tilse) and her brother, Bob Tilse, were eagerly anticipating the reunion, on August 3, which will bring together approximately 100 descendents. The siblings are grandchildren of Monty Tilse, and were looking forward to meeting new kin and catching-up with far-flung relatives. Mrs McDermott had always been interested in her family history and first started researching

her ancestry more than 30 years ago. Since then technology has advanced, allowing Mrs McDermott to discover even more of the Tilse family’s rich history. “All the old photos have come to light that tell stories,” she said. “I’ve gone into Trove (an online search tool) and found all these articles from the Cairns Post dated 1926, all these stories about Tilses and full description of weddings of my aunties.” As well as the reunion at the Heritage Centre, there will be a meet-and-greet held at the Mareeba Leagues Club on Friday, August 1, from 6.30pm.

Rich history of the Tilses comes to life Charles Albert Lewis Tilse went to Charters Towers in the gold rush and married there in 1879. He had five sons and all five lived in Mareeba for some time, arriving in the early 1900s. The sons were Charles, Carl (Monty), Arthur, Alfred and Rupert (Eddie). Carl was known as Monty because he would gamble on anything, and got his nickname from the old song The Day They Broke the Bank in Monte Carlo. Monty had 11 children, Charles had seven and the other brothers had a few each. Some were born here, but even so there was a population explosion when the Tilses hit town. This family provided us with some of Mareeba’s most well-known characters. In business, trading, mining, music or any other area there was a Tilse who could do it. They were involved in tin at Tinaroo, gold at the Minnie Moxham Mine, radio shops, betting shops, garages, cafes, menswear shops, boot shops and were bakers, photographers, tobacco farmers, carpenters and salesmen. Eddie, by reputation, was a lovable bloke with a silver tongue who could have sold blowflies to a butcher and during the depression he sold pianos to every second family in Mareeba. Most were repossessed and we’re not sure if Eddie got his commission, but such was his character that very few were resentful and indeed most had more than a little admiration for his ability. And who could forget Monty’s sons, the second Charles (Chas), Bruce or the second Alf. In the late 1940s Chas ran an Amateur Hour in the old RSL Hall, every Saturday

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Descendents of Carl (Monty) and Wilhelmina (Minna) Tilse will reunite next month.

night. A silver coin was the entry fee for each family and the proceeds went to the ambulance. The place was always packed out. You picked up your song sheet at the door for the community singing and sat on the old canvas chairs. Anyone could enter the contest and there was always plenty of good talent. Chas, as the announcer, was good entertainment value and only he could have run it so successfully. When rodeos first commenced, Chas was a great draw card as announcer. Bruce and Alf could spin a yarn with the best and in the end never knew if it was truth or fiction. Alf sold unbroken brumbies to the Yanks out at the aerodrome during the war at 6 pound a head ($12.00), supposedly quiet horses of course. Sad to say they usually bolted overnight, so off went Alf to catch them again and resell the same horse to some other poor, unsuspecting Yank. He sold the best “bolter” six times and he seemed a bit resentful when it finally stopped bolting. The descendants of Carl (Monty) and Wilhelmina (Minna) Tilse will have a family reunion 9am to 3pm, on August 3, at the Mareeba Heritage Centre. For those wishing to attend, the cost is $20 per person and covers morning tea and a barbeque lunch. School children enter for free The family would love to hear from anyone who may have any information or photos. For further information and to register contact: Irene McDermott 4092 2289, Glenis Mullavey 4094 1269 or Karen Pedersen 4094 8337.

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LOCAL councils will be starved of funds if the federal government’s plan to freeze the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Financial Assistance Grants (FAG) goes ahead, according to KAP Leader and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter. As part of the federal 2014-15 Budget, the government announced the freezing of indexation applied to FAGs for three years. Mr Katter said the freezing of CPI for FAGs would leave councils almost universally near bankrupt and starve them of further funds. “The Financial Assistance Grants have always favoured regional and rural councils and were given, in fact, to overcome the lopsided funding effect, where the city and the majority take all and the North West and rural councils get virtually nothing,” he said. “It is a small, but very significant part of the council’s budget.”

Mayor Rosa Lee Long “This smacks of nothing more than robbing Peter to pay Paul” Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore said the proposed freeze was disappointing, but the council had established its long-term financial viability. “It’s always disappointing when grants which have been in place for many years are withheld or altered by other levels of government because it affects the basic structure of local government budgets,” he said. The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) decided at its July 3 meeting to broach the subject of the freeze when it sends delegates to the North Queensland Local Government Association Annual Conference, held in Richmond, next month. TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long said the FAG process goes to the heart and soul of Federal Government funding support for grass roots government. “At this point in time the freeze is unrealistic. None of our expenses are frozen and so therefore will increase, yet our capacity to meet these increases has suddenly been limited,” she said. “It is also a cause for concern as local governments have, for many years, considered things such as CPI increases to be very normal, and standard. So, to have one of those standard factors suddenly frozen, opens the question of how much else is also now up in the air so far as financial support from State and Federal coffers, which local government has traditionally relied upon. “Council ratepayers and government taxpayers are one and the same, so this smacks of nothing more than robbing Peter to pay Paul.”

Are you ready for bushfire season? Firefighters are asking residents in Far North Queensland: what have you done to prepare your property for a potential bushfire? Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) acting Far Northern Regional Manager Ken Beasley is reminding landholders that it’s your responsibility to prepare your land, ahead of bushfire season. “Survival during a bushfire is highly dependent on how well prepared you are before the event,” Mr Beasley said. “Too often we see landholders relying solely on firefighters to put in fire breaks and burn fuel loads on their own properties, without taking the steps to reduce fire risk themselves. “It is the property owner’s responsibility to manage the fuel load and reduce fire risk on their land. We’re urging landholders to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their property now, before fire strikes.” Mr Beasley said there were a number of steps landholders should to take, to reduce the risk of fire to their land, to people

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Kids and cops having a ball By Katherine Kokkonen An impromptu game of basketball has seen kids take on the Mareeba police on the basketball court. Laughter and friendly competition ruled the court as kids took on police officers and fire fighters. Acting Senior Constable Aleda Robbins organised the game, held on Wednesday, July 9, and hoped it would show a different side of police officers. She said in a lot of communities the only time kids interact with police is when something bad is happening and she hoped the basketball game would show that police are humans, too. “It’s school holidays and we just want

them to have a little interaction. They’re here playing, so we thought why not give them someone to play against and it makes it fun for them when they have a bit more of a challenge,” Acting Senior Constable Robbins said. “It’s just so they know that they can come to us and talk to us about anything at anytime and they are not just seeing us at bad times in their lives.” At halftime the kids were running circles around the police with the score at 122. Brendon Volp and Judy Strickland were down at the park and joined in the game. “They’re cool,” Judy said about the police. “When I get back on the court it’ll probably be 40-2,” Brendon joked.

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I am the Principal Petitioner calling for the dismissal of TRC councillors and appointment of an administrator until the next election in 2016. This is a harsh but necessary step that I have not taken lightly and I can assure the community that this is not personal, not “sour grapes” (Cr Lee Long), and not “mischievous” (Cr Stocker). It is not even about taking one side or the other because TRC council (the councillors) are unsalvageable. Fact: the current team of councillors, left-over from deamalgamation and under the leadership of Mayor Lee Long and now Deputy Mayor Cr Stocker are comprehensively underperforming and we cannot afford their mistakes, games and infighting until the next quadrennial election in 2016. Regarding the Mayors casting vote, the problem here is not about the number of unanimous decisions that are mostly in relation to procedural and operational matters. The problem is the real decisions where the casting vote is always, and I mean ALWAYS, used in the same bloc of three, i.e. Cr Lee Long, Cr Stocker and Cr Hodge. To rely on the casting vote to appoint a deputy, and even to pass minutes, is a very basic symptom of dysfunction. The current state government has insisted on the “Powerful Mayor Model” and while power works well in the hands of some, it fails in the hands of others. The fact is the current group of councillors under the ‘leadership’ of Mayor Lee Long is a complete failure. It is time for the community to know the truth, rather than the spin, and to stand up for our region and for the good staff that hold the TRC together. The fact that the Mayor, Cr Stocker and Cr Hodge profess to be doing a good job and “professional” (Cr Hodge) is precisely the reason we need change. They are not acting in the public interest and do not want to change. The Councillors have been through mediation and corporate counselling to help them work together and this has had completely no effect because individuals have deeply entrenched patterns of behaviour, conduct and underperformance. Regarding the budget, in the words of Councillor Hodge from a Council meeting earlier in 2014 “The budget is shot to sh..”. And he would know because he sits on the TRC audit committee. Now the cuts to front line services and other closures and sales of assets are presented under the guise of a tight budget and the excuse of de-amalgamation. Something just does not add up. It is no wonder we get confused as residents when the two local papers, using Council’s own figures, print very different numbers. This can’t be explained away by ‘interpretation’ because they are numbers provided by TRC and the Mayor’s staff. Enough is enough and 2016 is a long way away when it comes to Council business and people’s lives. The best way to get an accurate and timely message to the Minister is through this petition and now is the right time to do it. Unfortunately, there is no way to shuffle the chairs and get a better outcome. If it was an option, and it is not, a seventh councillor would not cure this disease and unfortunately the only way to get effective change is for all six councillors to be dismissed. The TRC, made up of six councillors including the Mayor, is incapable of performing its roles and responsibilities. An administrator will bring stability and professional leadership to the region so we can stop the damage and get on track before 2016. I will not be providing running commentary on the numbers of signatures on the petition as I don’t believe it is fair to use the weight of numbers to entice people to back a winner or otherwise. In the simplest of terms, I can say the response in the first week of the petition was overwhelming and very positive and I hope the councillors will settle down and let this run its course rather than spending their time attacking residents, ratepayers and staff through the media or other mechanisms. I have now been contacted by four councillors who are supporting this plea to State government for an administrator. Two have asked to remain anonymous because they fear they will again be targeted with threats and bullying. With their permission I can say that Cr Linwood and Cr Pagani are willing to ‘get the sack’ in this way to get the change this community needs now. I respect that there will be differing opinions and finger pointing from different sectors however this is a step we have to go through. Please be kind to

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each other and remember to show the simplest of appreciation to all TRC staff so they know they are valued and appreciated in our community. Copies of the petition are available by emailing l.e.oconnor@ bigpond.com.au Lyn O’Connor, Ravenshoe

Owners need to take responsibility of dogs Re: Vicious dog attack, The Express, Wednesday July 2, 2014. I have been walking and running around Mareeba for over four years now and have always had concern and trouble with unrestrained dogs or irresponsible dog owners. The last 16 months has been the worst with seven near attacks by dogs that are unsupervised, unrestrained or where the owners simply won’t shut their gates. On some occasions, I have had

my young children with me. I have found the owners to be blasé about the animal’s behaviour, however being on the receiving end is completely terrifying for me and traumatising for my kids. Any animal is unpredictable, no matter how long you have known or owned them. It is time that owners take responsibility and “ownership” of their dogs. Keep them locked up, before someone else gets needlessly attacked. This should never occur to anyone and with the slack attitudes of some owners, it is not a case of if, but when the next attack occurs. Name withheld, Mareeba

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After the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons that leveled Chicago, humanity thinks that all alien robots are a threat. So Harold Attinger, a CIA agent, establishes a unit whose sole purpose is to hunt down all of them. But it turns out that they are aided by another alien robot who is searching for Optimus Prime. Cade Yeager, a "robotics expert", buys an old truck and upon examining it, he thinks it's a Transformer. When he powers it up, he discovers it's Optimus. Later, men from the unit show up looking for Optimus. He helps Yeager and his daughter escape but are

pursued by the hunter. They escape and Yeager learns from technology he took from the men that a technology magnate and defense contractor named Joshua Joyce is part of what's going on, so they go to find out what's going on. Review Joel Key: If you have been onboard with the Transformers franchise this long, you have some pretty wellformed expectations by now for what these movies will give you -- both good and bad. So let's just view the latest edition, Transformers: Age of Extinction, on a relative scale: This is probably the best film so far in the series. Michael Bay seems to have addressed a lot of the criticisms levied at the past few Transformers movies, because his latest Optimus Prime opus improves on numerous things viewers and critics have complained about. And for a movie based on a toy franchise, the number of people/Transformers/dinosaurs that get violently flash-incinerated, ripped apart limb from limb, or crushed in a destroyed building can just feel weird sometimes. Not to mention that all of the women in the film were lifted out of either an 80s beer ad or a Helmut Newton photo. All the perfect lipstick, unchipped nail polish, and high heels worn in every situation get sort of glaring after a while. Itís not that Bay seems aggressively hateful, but he does seem weirdly clueless -- like nobody will wonder why every single woman in his movie must be wearing false eyelashes at all times. Meanwhile, Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci just look like middleaged dudes. Clearly, none of this is an effective deal breaker. We're four films in; if you're down for aTransformers movie, youíre definitely down for this one. And hey, nobody can deny that hot babes in short shorts might be on your list for what you WANT from a Michael Bay film. But nothing beats Optimus Prime riding a T. rex.

Rising Sun

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Even in winter, it’s vital to slip, slop, slap as Cancer Council Queensland Relay For Life Coordinator Courtney Sullivan explains.

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In fact, we know that only three per cent of adults in Tablelands abide by all ﬁve recommended sun protective behaviours in winter: Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. Sun protection is required when the UV Index is 3 and above – and in Queensland, that is all year round. It may be surprising to many that the UV Index level and temperature are not at all linked, and you can’t rely on the temperature to prompt you to protect your skin.

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RIO 2

It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

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SunSmart habits falter

With the temperatures cooling over the July and August period and the humidity easing – the idea of heading outdoors and enjoying the sunshine is enticing. Many of our Relay For Life teams are doing just that and making the most of the mild weather to host last-minute fundraising events, social occasions and getting active in time for Relay. Often with winter comes the perception that your hat and sunscreen are no longer needed – and more often than not, they have already been stashed away at the back of the closet. But did you know, staying SunSmart throughout winter is actually just as important as being SunSmart in summer. So while you’re out preparing for Relay – remember to Slip on protective clothing, Slop on SPF30 or above broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, Slap on a broadbrimmed hat, Seek shade and Slide on wrap-around sunglasses. Not many Tablelands adults take sufﬁcient precaution against skin cancer during winter, increasing their risk of the state’s most commonly diagnosed cancer.

TRANSFORMERS - Age of Extinction Thur 17th - Sat 19th 2pm, 7.30pm Sun 20th 1.00pm, 6.30pm Mon 21st 2.00pm, 7.30pm Tues 22nd - Wed 23rd 11.00am & 7.30pm

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It can be a very hot afternoon and the UV Index level quite low – or the opposite, a cold and overcast day, but the UV Index reaches moderate or high. So dig that hat back out, grab a bottle of sunscreen, and turn your SunSmart habits into an everyday routine! Cancer Council Queensland’s Tablelands Relay For Life will be held on September 13-14 at Davies Park, Mareeba. To register visit relayforlife.org.au or phone Cancer Council’s Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

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Spirit shines at Atherton Show FINE weather and an exceptional exhibits saw the Atherton Show shine during the school holidays. More than 3,000 exhibits were on display, with numbers up in all categories except agriculture. In amongst the needlecraft and cut flowers was an incredible wooden alien, which earned craftsman Anthony Flemming Champion of the Champions in the Arts and Crafts Hall. Atherton Show President Stephen Hocking said it was a fairly good show overall and was pleased with the result. “It was another fine show with a good roll up, and the fireworks on Monday were good as they always are,” he said. Show Manager Jenny Grech said while gate numbers were up, overall numbers were down by 200 compared to last year’s show. Ms Grech said this could possibly be due to the show coinciding with the school holidays.

Those who did come to the show made the most of beautiful weather conditions. “The weather made it a really nice day to be out,” Ms Grech said. “It was the best weather I had seen in my seven years with the show.” Ms Grech said she had received positive feedback, especially about the entertainment that included stunt bikes, juggling and magic shows. She was looking forward to putting on another stellar show next year and encouraged volunteers to come and give a hand. “There are so many areas of the show that no matter what a person is interested in, can do or wants to learn about there is a job for just about everything,” she said. The full list of results from the Atherton Show can been seen on the The Express Facebook page.

Brooke Snow and Mitchell Vermeer

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1. In a large pot on low-medium heat, bring the wine, brandy, apple cider, and honey to a low boil. 2. Add the cinnamon, vanilla bean, cloves, and star anise. Turn down the temperature to low, and simmer for 30 minutes. 3. Just before serving add the chopped citrus. Mulled wine can be left on the stove to heat for many hours. It can also be stored in the fridge and reheated the next day. 4. When serving add a cup of mulled wine, a cinnamon stick, and some of the chopped fruit to each glass.

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Changes in your home will be positive. Property investments should payoff. Opportunities will develop through those you encounter while attending organizational events. You can accomplish a lot if you deal with other people’s money today.

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Take time to look at any outdated papers or possible investments. Your emotional stability may influence the changes taking place in your personal life.

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Self-improvement could bring amazing results. Go with the flow and don’t be concerned about your own job. Keep your wits about you and be sure that you can trust those you confide in.

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You will attract potential lovers, but be sure that they’re unattached. New relationships will surface through work related events. You may find that someone you really cared for in the past has come back into your life.

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1. A large brass wind instrument of bass pitch, with three to six valves and a broad bell. 2. A first name, especially one given at baptism. 3. Undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something. 4. The action of using something or the fact of being used. 5. The name for people that are from the Continent in the Western Hemisphere, connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama. 6. A type of strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans. 12. The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. 14. To get undressed 17. Long demin pants. 20. A sharp blow or stroke with a whip or rope.

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You are in a high cycle where travel, education, and creative endeavors are concerned. Don’t get involved in other people’s problems. Opportunities for romance are present.

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Camping, swimming, and biking expeditions should all be considered. Offer love and affection instead of conflict and rejection. Do not give your heart to someone who may not live up to your standards.

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS

A cleaner, greener lifestyle

THIS unique four bedroom steel tank and dam frame home is the perfect marriage of • Hydroponics set up • Shed with toilet and shower facilities energy efficiency and lifestyle. Set on 95 acres the property enThe home also features a beautijoys a beautiful vista of the surround- ful rear timber deck that overlooks ing hills and bushland as well as the the gardens and natural bush land privacy of no close neighbours and is surrounds. This versatile property ofpowered by a 2kva solar power sys- fers the ultimate lifestyle of peace, astem that means you’ll never have to sured privacy and plenty of space. pay a power bill again. For further information or to arOther features include: • Generous kitchen range a private inspection please call Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. • Ensuite and WIR in main bedroom • Gas hot water and cook top Address: 81 Orchid Close, Biboohra • 3 dams plus rainwater Price: $515,000 tank Agent: Joe Torrisi Real Estate • Solar powered bore Contact: 0417 700 468 that pumps 11,000 litres per day to a holding

Acreage to dream on

RARELY is there an opportunity to ices the property, plus there is a conpurchase dream acreage so close to crete water storage tank. As an added bonus with two road town. If you and your family are looking for room to move, space to keep frontages, this well presented propsome horses or just to live a relaxed erty has subdivision potential (subject lifestyle, then this address is definitely to council approval), given its location worth a look. and proximity to existing subdivisions. This is certainly a dream acreage Situated on a fully fenced 5 acres and only six minutes out of Mareeba, with a well-kept residence and well wide verandahs wrap around almost maintained surrounds just waiting for the entire masonry block dwelling. new owners to call it home. This provides ample outdoor space for entertaining and car accommodation. For further information or to arThere are three roomy bedrooms with range an inspection, please cona walk-in robe and ensuite in the main tact Exclusive Agent John Falvo on bedroom. A spacious living room 0408 456 344 or Mareeba Property adjoins the combined kitchen/dining Office . area. There is a large bathroom with shower and tub, separate laundry and ceilAddress: MAREEBA ing fans throughout the Price: $495,000 home. Agent: EXLUSIVE AGENT John Falvo A permanent water Mareeba Property Office supply via 4 megalitres Contact: 4092 1355 or 0408 456 344 of channel water serv-

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Pristine living in prestige gardens YOU’LL fall in love with this pristine home, located in the upmarket estate, Prestige Gardens. The unique design of this executive-style home makes entertaining a breeze, with classy open-plan living areas. The current (and only) owners have taken pride in this immaculately presented property, which has been extremely well maintained. The main living area is the heart of this home, with the open plan design incorporating the entrance, kitchen, dining and lounge rooms. This home is fully tiled throughout, with airconditioning to all living areas and bedrooms. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar, with plenty of cupboard space as well. The three bedrooms and the study have built-in wardrobes and large windows allowing plenty of natural light. The master bedroom is massive, with a deluxe ensuite, dual shower, TV point, air-conditioning and enough room for a dresser. Both bathrooms are tiled to the ceiling, with striking features and trims. Outside is a huge 6x5m tiled outdoor living area, plus an adjoining 6x5m area with a shade sail over exposed aggregate. The outdoor living area overlooks landscaped gardens, a children's play area and a 9x15m

shed with a mezzanine floor. A 6x3m shed is also at the rear, with a chicken coop attached. A bitumen road leads to the main shed and the rear of this property, which is fenced. Established trees border this 3013m2 property. Features to delight: Concrete block home with Colorbond roof, three air-conditioned bedrooms plus office, huge master bedroom with ensuite, executive, open-plan living area, fully air-conditioned and tiled, 10x6m outdoor entertaining area, 15x9m shed and 6x3m garden shed with chicken coop, in-ground irrigation to landscaped gardens and lawn, fenced 3013m2 allotment, bitumen road to rear and main shed, located in an upmarket estate. For a private viewing or more information, please contact your EXCLUSIVE agent Vince Costas of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate on 0419 926 691 or 4092 5566. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

6 Joan Crescent, Mareeba $585,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691

Dazzling diamonds by the river THIS fabulous two bedroom, plus studio home has just undergone its dazzling diamonds makeover and will wow you on inspection. Featuring a fully tiled studio that has plenty of options. The home has lovely high ceiling, large bedrooms and open plan living. All on a fully fenced 868m2 block and only a quick power walk to school and the shops. If you would like further information or a pri-

vate inspection of this property, please call Aurelia 0418 183 555 today or visit 4880.com. au/2516745. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Mareeba $250,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

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PROPERTY

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SET in a quiet area of Mareeba this beautiful renovated cottage has warmth and style aplenty. It is amazing how spacious this home is, packed with original features showing off the character and charm of this lovely cottage. From the semi enclosed front patio you enter through french doors into a wonderful space of open plan living with high ceilings, tongue and groove walls and beautifully polished timber floors. The open plan design offers plenty of windows bathing the home in natural light, whilst timber casement and sliding glass windows capture cooling breezes all year round. The kitchen is modern and yet the style suits this home with plenty of cupboard and bench space and easy CONTRACT FALLEN, PRICE REDUCED! access to the internal 3 DWELLINGS + 20 ACRES living areas. Take advantage of this opportunity to secure an acreage that offers both lifestyle and income. The three bedrooms • Conveniently located on the Cairns side are all good sizes with

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Country cottage charm

Location, LifestyLe and so affordabLe!

• 5.95 hectares (14.7 acres) • Comfortable 3 bedroom block home, fully airconditioned • Separate dining, lounge and rumpus room, 2 bathrooms • Fully fenced with 2 individual paddocks ideal for horses • 4 dams, bore + 5 rainwater tanks • Solar power + solar hot water • Fully lockable 10m x 6m powered shed + 2 roller doors • Mountain views Vendors are motivated to sell and to move on, and have priced the property to meet the market. Price: $479,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

Contact exclusive agent Norma Moloney for more information or to arrange an inspection on 0417 541 126 or visit http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1162976/ Address: MAREEBA Price: $299,000 Agent: Norma Moloney EXCLUSIVE TO Ray White Rural Contact: 0417 541 126

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• Approximately 20 acres • Rental income of $930 per week • Combination of mature fruit trees • 3 bay lockable shed + machinery shed • Bore + dam • Amenities block Vendors are motivated and want this property sold! Price: NOW $589,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

each offering unique features. A private timber deck at the rear of the house overlooks the backyard and is great for hosting downtime with family and friends. Easy care gardens are established and offer a combination of leafy shady trees with a low maintenance yard. To complete the picture there is a large timber shed, chicken/duck coop and vegie patch all on a 1148m2 corner block. This much loved family home has been in the one family for many years and is a credit to the current owner for the way they have renovated and brought this home back to life. It is definitely worth an inspection and worthy of your consideration.

EXTRA LARGE FAMILY RESIDENCE Multitude of internal and external areas any large or extended family would be delighted to call this property home. Featuring: • 4 oversized bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Extra large kitchen with walk-in pantry • Separate dining, lounge, rumpus room • Huge outside entertaining area • 13m x 7.5m powered shed • Bore + town water • Irrigated gardens Price: $515,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

MAKE YOUR OWN RANCH!

If you are looking to create your own ranch, the 3.62 hectares which is fenced off into three spare paddocks and backs onto cobra creek, has all the advantages of being able to create your own piece of paradise. Other features include: • 4 bedrooms with walk-in robe and ensuite in main • Airconditioning throughout • Built-ins cupboards • Open plan tiled living with modern kitchen • Double remote lock up garage There is a massive concrete block shed situated at the back of the property only metres from the creek, this property offers all the benefits of rural living, but only five minutes to town. Price: $650,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1159520

HOuSe aNd LaNd PaCKageS at Kenneally Estate, Mareeba ExclusivE to Ray White Mareeba

Opportunity KNOCKS

Investment or first home at Seary Road, Mareeba! LiSted at $325,000 tO SeLL

House prices only – land starts from $85,000 Contact Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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Other features include: IDEALLY located in amongst a good neighbourhood is this air-conditioned • Master bedroom with ensuite, W.I.R. four bedroom quality built home by and direct access to veranda reputable builder Malcolm McDougall. • Split system air-conditioning in living The modern kitchen with extra area plus two bedrooms bench and cupboard space comes • Curtains, blinds and tiled throughout complete with dishwasher and range- • Double remote garage This modern Malcolm McDougall hood. Combined with the dining and still room for living this generous open home is as good as the day it was plan design features large windows built. Good quality, great design and and doors that help capture natural top location are reasons why homes light and breezes. like this are so popular and so rare. The separate main spacious lounge opens onto a private tiled patio Call Alex Shroj today to arrange an inspection on 0403 343 692 or visit perfect for entertaining. Outside a masonry block rendered http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com. garage/workshop with roller door and au/qld/mareeba/1128167/ side door access sits within the fully fenced Address: MAREEBA yard. The established Price: $359,000 low maintenance garAgent: Alex Shroj dens with garden edgRay White Rural ing complete this packContact: 0403 343 692 age.

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PROPERTY Can you find a house like this so close to the CBD?

open house: Wednesday July 16 and Thursday July 17 between 12noon and 1pm at 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

THIS home is of concrete block construction with cement rendered internal walls and features three bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, built-in cupboard in the hallway, covered timber floors throughout, front patio, downstairs laundry, one bathroom, one toilet, a single carport, rainwater tank and a garden shed all on a 658m2 allotment. This home is also in walking distance to the hospital, ambulance, church, mosque, school, medical Address: clinic and a good Price: night out as well. Agent: This close to the Contact: town amenities are a bonus.

Priced at $290,000 negotiable come and inspect at the open house on Wednesday July 2 and Thursday July 3 between 12noon and 1pm at 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba. Contact exclusive agent Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0427 153 868. Email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au

101 Walsh Street, Mareeba $290,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556 Lyn 0427 153 868

Beautiful Roseburra bushes were purchased for planting this season. The area under flowers is around 2 acres. In 2011 the farm expanded into carnation’s both standards and sprays and also gerberas. Features: Two sheds of fill (Limonium Misty Blue, Limonium misty pink, White statice), 40 sheds roses, three sheds spray carnations, 10 sheds standard carnations, three sheds Gerberas, five sheds empty ready for this year’s plantings, approximately 40 Melaluca Revolution Green trees used for foliage. The flowers are marketed to florists locally and as far as Brisbane and Darwin as well as farm retail sales which account for about 10%. Roses are 75% to 80%, fill greenery and other flowers 20%. Roseburra Gardens goes to Auction on Friday July 25 at the Mareeba RSL, 10am. Contact Deborah Godfrey on 0408 449 808.

Roseburra Gardens is situated in Yungaburra on the Atherton Tablelands. Roseburra Gardens has been in operation since 1981 with the current owners taking over in February 1998, just two weeks before Valentines Day. The farm is 17ha in size with the balance of the area being used to run cattle in five separate paddocks, each having its’ own water trough. Water comes from a bore and there is a 16.5 megalitre allocation. The packing shed is supplied solely from rainwater, but can be filled from the bore. Buildings on the property include, a four bedroom residence with a pool and a three car lock-up garage. A three bedroom cottage currently rented at $270.00 per week and a machinery shed packing shed. The total area under roses is approximately 25,000 rose bushes and each year old bushes are replaced with new. Almost 4000 new rose

EXCELLENT STARTER PROPERTY

OWN YOUR OWN RESORT

31 Robins Street, Mareeba - $239,000 Neg

24 Ceola Drive, Mareeba - $449,000

 Three bedrooms, one bathroom plus sleepout  Large, very functional kitchen / dining area  Huge master bedroom  Airconditioning to one bedroom  Front patio and private rear patio  Massive 4 bay shed, solar hot water system  Great neighbourhood, 2 minutes to CBD  Neat, tidy gardens with great potential  Fully fenced 698m2 allotment, fully fenced yard

 Four large bedrooms  Generous open plan living and media room  Airconditioning  Large entertainment area  Luxurious Balinese hut overlooking the pool  Fully fenced with landscaped gardens  Double garage  1583m2 corner block

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

Contact: Sam Girgenti 0427 775 414

Phone 4092 5566 231 Byrnes St, Mareeba www.girgentigroup.com

Celebrating

40 YEARS

4092 5255

What a Bargain!

• Fully Airconditioned • Fully Fenced 732m2 Block • Close To Schools • Sold Fully Furnished

$170,000 neg

$69,000!!!

country BLiss

• 5 Acres Fenced • 2 Living Areas • Front And Rear Patios • Bushland Backdrop

• 920m2 Level Block • Town Water & Power • 20 Metre Frontage • Walk To High School

VAlue AT $425,000

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AureliA 0418 183 555

Andrew 0418 183 444

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great Location, great Price Feature Packed horse ProPerty!

• 2 Living Areas • Enclosed Extension • 855m2 Block • Rear Access

• 15.5 Fully Fenced Acres • 2 Dams & 2 Bores • Sand Arena • Inground Pool

$225,000 neg

$755,000 neg

www.4880.com.au/2644835

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Andrew 0418 183 444

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Andrew 0418 183 444

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PROPERTY MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

THIS little cottage is right in town yet it feels like you are in the middle of the forest. Surrounded by well established vegitation it gives you seclution and privacy from all around you. The house has been recently re-wired otherwise it is in its original state. Vendors keen to sell so they have put this affordable price on it. The rent would possibly be higher than the repayments, so don't miss out on this little beauty. Inspect by appointment today with Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba. Phone 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

Beat the rent

76.9 HECTARES (189.94 ACRES) • PARTLY CLEARED • SUITABLE FOR GRAZING OR SMALL SCALE CROPPING • 2 COTTAGES • FENCED • VEHICLE PARKING • DAM

$500,000

(OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED) (SEE R40 ON WEBSITE)

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

AUCTION

ENJOY THE SERENITY OF THIS RURAL RETREAT 14 BROOKLYN VILLAGE ESTATE, MOUNT CARBINE If getting away from it all is high on your agenda, you’ll want to take a look at this unique property located within Mount Carbine’s Brooklyn Village Estate. • Spacious bedrooms • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen • Generous 1452m2 allotment (approx.) • Separate laundry with rear access • Maintained common areas and facilities

Contact Phil Bayne on 4099 5414 or 0403 084 746 Email: pbayne.portdouglas@ljh.com.au ljhooker.com.au Port Douglas Residential Commercial Rural Finance

THE Marrett features a very well laid out floor plan, comprising of 221m2 of open plan design.   Perfect position and attractive street appeal, this Tropic Coast Home (QBCC 1089966) radiates quality and style from the portico entrance and entry right through to the spacious alfresco living area, designed to capture the breezes and take advantage of the spacious yard, complimented by a stunning bush backdrop.    Five bedroom, or four plus study, spacious family bathroom, ensuite to the master, carpeted, walk in robe, all the components of a comfortable family home.  The trendy kitchen is complimented by state of the art appliances, your choice of cook top, oven, range hood, all designed with your own colour scheme. The Mighty Marrett Package deal has been planned to compliment Lot 300 Catherine Atherton Drive at The Rise, 4387m2. House and land are sold on separate contracts. Land price $142,000 and house construction price $253,000.

If you are considering buying or selling…

LIVE IN WALKAMIN

For your free market appraisal phone Deborah 0408 449 808 you matter most! my clients are my highest priority Each receive my utmost care and attention every step of the way.

Deborah Godfrey | 0408 449 808 | deborah.godfrey@yahoo.com.au

YES

I’ll persevere to get the best results

YES

I’ll give you an honest opinion

EX C

I’ll listen to what you say

Marrett 221 on 300

For more information and a list of inclusions Contact Debbie on 0409 321 000 or Aaron on 0409 421 782 or visit www.amarooparkestate.com.au

...you need advice from someone who understands property from your point of view, with the knowledge and commitment to create a vision for achieving your goals ...you need someone who is dedicated to creating exceptional real estate experiences through passionate delivery of truly remarkable service ...you need to make the smart move ...you need to talk to me.

SELLING?

Strattmann St, MAREEBA $130,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

• 3 brm m/block home • Timber internal walls • Set on 809m2 block • Aircon in 2 brms + living • Security screens • Town water • Tandem carport • Est. lawns & gardens • Easy maintenance yard • 8m x 8m steel shed

$300,000 NEG JohN Falvo 0408 456 344

P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba John 0408 456 344 Sophie 0428 128 154 Simone 0498 126 824

www.mpo.net.au

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

Ticks ALL the

BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting

Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA

ENQUIRE TODAY!

PHONE: 4092 4100 A/H: Liz 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

NEW LISTING • $240,000 Firm • New Kitchen • 4 Bedrooms • New Bathroom • Office • Near Town

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

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INDEX

business A

Air Charters Air Conditioning Alterations & Dressmaking

Blinds Brick laying

DIRECTORY Construction Curtains & Blinds

Builder Butcher

Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Finacial Services Fuel Furniture

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Glazier

Farming Sector

BLINDS

5 passenger capacity aircraft, available for chartered flights, photography, freight deliveries, scenic flights, business or pleasure!

Matthew Jennings - chief pilot jenningsmjtw@bigpond.com • 0417 632 076

AIR CONDITIONING

Supply & Fit

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

• Competitive Rates • Free Quotes • Quality Job Assured QSBA: 1139 505

Venue Hire

BUTCHER

EARTHMOVING

YUNGABURRA BUTCHERY

DeeB’s Grader Hire

P: 4095 3592 • M: 0407 123 561 E: yungaburrabutchery@hotmail.com 2 Kehoe Place, Yungaburra Q.4884

All Earthworks

Call Rob

0418 456 307 your local business guide

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

Mobile: 0419 709 522

SpecialiSing in: • Polishing & Sealing New Concrete • Re-Juvenating & Sealing Existing Concrete • Re-Sealing Existing Stampcrete, Covercrete & Pebbletex Surfaces

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS

michael 0429 091 403

CONSTRUCTION

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

Email: fnqbuilding@rocketmail.com www.facebook.com/fnqbuilding QBCC: 022933

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

your local business guide

Small domeStic jobS welcome!

• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Security Skip Bins

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

Builder, Steel FaBrication and timBer Joinery

www.donhall.com.au

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767

BUILDER Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING mareebablocklaying@gmail.com

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Irrigation

CONCRETING

BRICK LAYING

Small Engine Repairs Steel Fabrication

“From Our Paddock to Your Plate, We’ll Meat Your Needs!”

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Nurseries

Queensland’s Oldest Registered Butcher Shop

Trust the BLIND specialists!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

House Removals

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

ELECTRICAL

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

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www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

CHILDCARE

CURTAINS & BLINDS

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582

BSA no. 1218243

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

ABN: 22 524 342 683 - Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

 Hemming & Mending  Dressmaking Service  Zipper Replacements  All Repairs

“I sew with a red hot needle & burning thread” AlterationsbyMC

BLINDS

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

CLEANING SERVICES

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

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ALL CLEANING & PEST SOLUTIONS Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Fabrics • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Pest Control • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • Home & Business Cleans • NEW Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!

Let the professionals take care of it! T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 E: abelservices@bigpond.com W: www.abelservices.com.au

Servicing

ALL Areas!

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PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

PIER

business

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

TRUCK & BACKHOE

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com GUARANTEED!

ABN: 74 629 292 635

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MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

NURSERY

your local business guide

FURNITURE Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

FLOORS

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au

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business

DIRECTORY PLUMBING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

JBH

Photography WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • ALL OCCASIONS •

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921 Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

FRANK DE ROSA LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER QBSA 50670 - LICENCE NO. 10516

M: 0417 746 140

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Maintenance Plumbing

Frank

HOME: 4092 1694 MOBILE: 0417 796 909

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POOL MAINTENANCE

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POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

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TREE LOPPING

TABLELAND Motorcycle

AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING

repairs to all Major brands

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

SKIP BINS

And all Honda products including Mowers, Motorbikes and Brush Cutters Cnr Herberton & Constance Sts, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2394

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CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

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CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034 RAD SKIPS

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

(a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

SECURITY • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

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MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

VENUE HIRE

PHONE: 4045 1767

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HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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Birthday Happy 90th Birthday

TERESA BRIGNOLO

Wishing you a very Happy 90th Birthday! Lots of love, Victor & Angie, Toni, Eric & Xavier, Tracy, Vince, Tyson & Braxton, Carmel & Clint.

Wedding getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507

Cheryl Tonkin Celebrant

P: 0407 670 954

E: NQCeremonies@gmail.com

Business Opportunity Ron’s oldeR CaR Rentals ~ Established 2005 ~

2 Ton Pantec, 8 Sedans & Wagons, 3 Utes, Boxes & Packing, Website & Ads! Alex 0403 343 692 Advertising works. Phone 4092 3464.

In Memoriam

Thanks

GIUSEPPE IACOVELLA 28-11-1915 to 19-07-2009 Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and always dear. Remembering you on this day. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Dearly loved and sadly missed by your wife Maria, Annette, Teresa, Gennaro, Maria-Luisa, Joseph and Families.

Edoarda Favaro

19/01/1924 – 18/06/2014 We express our sincere thanks to relatives and friends for attending the funeral, and for the calls, cards, flowers and kindness for our recent sad loss. Sincere thanks to Dr Akil Islam, Dr Cahill, Fr Greenup, Deacon Ralph, Trevisani nel Mondo Dimbulah - Mareeba, Dimbulah Ambulance and Dimbulah Police and Guilfoyles Funeral Services. “Please accept our sincere thanks.” Anna Maria, Giovanni and Edda and families.

Funeral Notice STALLAN, Allan James Late of Caboolture, formerly of Mareeba. Allan passed away tragically on 7th July 2014 at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen, loved father of Tanya, Scott, Brett and Trent. Step-dad to Jason, Katrina and Daniel. Proud Poppy of all his grandchildren. Beloved son of James (deceased) and Flo (deceased) Stallan, much loved big Brother of Denese Gilmore and Robyn Trotter, dearly loved father-inlaw, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin. A good mate to many.

Allan will be cremated in Brisbane and a celebration of his life will be held in Mareeba this Saturday July 19 at Davies Park, Mareeba from 11am.

Positions Vacant

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We miss you so much every day. Love Edna, Kerry & Tony, Jenny, Wayne, Deniella & Hayden.

Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Living Waters An Encouraging WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

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Applications are invited for a self-motivated person to be appointed as a Permanent Full-time Legal Secretary with the Mareeba legal firm, David Anthony Solicitors. The primary duties of the position will be to provide a quality service to all clients and attend to administrative duties as required. The following experience and qualifications are essential: • Good typing skills; • Microsoft Word computer skills and literacy; and • A current Driver’s licence. Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with staff and members of the public will be highly regarded as will the ability to manage time and prioritise and plan work. Legal experience will be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite, as is MYOB experience. Applications from interested persons close on Friday 25th July, 2014 and are to be addressed to:

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Mareeba Kids Campus is looking for a bright, energetic and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. The position requires a candidate that will: • Ensure that a developmentally and educationally appropriate program is planned and implemented for each child • Assess the needs of each child, monitor their progress and ensure school readiness • Work in a team environment with your Assistant • Maintain effective communication with parents of each child and the centre Director Applicants should have a Bachelor of Early Childhood or if you fulfill any of the following criteria you are also welcome to apply: • Are 50% of the way through an approved early childhood teaching qualification • Are working towards an approved early childhood teaching qualification and already hold an approved Diploma • Hold 3 year qualification on the ACECQA approved early childhood teaching qualifications list • Registered primary qualified teachers who enrol in or hold an approved Diploma qualification are now recognised as ECTs, regardless of their date of registration All applicants should also have, or be able to obtain: • First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificates • Suitability Card • Certified supervisor certificate For the right candidate we can offer: • Flexible work arrangements • Above the award wages • Ample resources Budget If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply.

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2014 Mareeba Rodeo round up

Photos by Peter Roy Photographer

MAREEBA RODEO RESULTS

2014 Mareeba Rodeo Champion Cowboy Ben Lees with Princess Lucy Ferguson and Queen Rachel Whiteing.

Open Steer Wrestling winners: 1st Kacey Kenny, 2nd Joel Hilditch, 3rd Scott Sheppard, 4th Lee Liaver.

2014 Mareeba Rodeo Champion Cowgirl Leanne Kenny.

Clown Competition winners: 1st Bob Dahl, 2nd Simon Collin, 3rd Ted Simpson, 4th Ben McKenzie

Open Bull Ride winners: 1st Benjamin Gooding, 2nd Carl Green, =3 Beau Willis, =3 Jake Plate.

Novice Bull Ride champions =1st Benjamin Gooding and =1st Kieran Donovan, 3rd Niall McInnes, 4th Jack Henley.

Open Saddle Ride winners: 1st Ben Lees, 2nd Robert Bandy, 3rd Luke Morgan, 4th Mark Edwards.

Steer Ride (Under 8 Years) 1st Lachlan Wellby, 2nd Dallon Finch, 2nd Will Murdoch, 4th Raysa Srhoj, =5th Chase Sheppard, =5th Jayden Buchgraber. Steer Ride (8 - Under 11 Years) 1st Thomas Nash Steer Ride (11 - Under 14 Years) 1st Leith Malone, 2nd Taine Nash, 3rd Christopher Wilson, 4th Toby Adams. Junior Bull Ride (14 - Under 18 Years) 1st Tristan Braden, 2nd Michael Mudd, 3rd Jack Portelli. Junior Barrel Race (Under 8 years) 1st Cody Smith, 2nd Lachlan Wellby, 3rd Jemma Swift, 4th Kasey Swift, 5th MJ Mapp. Junior Barrel Race (Under 11 years) 1st Amy Smith, 2nd Niomi Crawley. 3rd Poppy Prichard, 4th Alara McGrath, 5th Kaitlyn Everingham Junior Barrel Race (11 - Under 14 years) 1st Ellysa Kenny, 2nd Shaye Land, 3rd Katie Vohland, 4th Sophie Crawley, 5th Morgan Staub. Junior Barrel Race (14 - Under 18 years) 1st Lacey Smith, 2nd Bianca Tribe, 3rd Felycia Hancock, 4th Layne Prichard, 5th Markayla Shephard. Junior Breakaway Roping (8 - Under 18 years) 1st Campbell Hodson, 2nd Brent Parkinson, 3rd Jordan Cashion, 4th Morgan Staub Novice Saddle Ride 1st Nigel Gilbo Novice Bull Ride =1st Benjamin Gooding, =1st Kieran Donovan, 3rd Niall McInnes, 4th Jack Henley, 5th Jarryd Galvin Ladies Barrel Race 1st Leanne Kenny, 2nd Hayley Hill, 3rd Katrina Rutherfurd, 4th Nicola Lillyman, 5th Bianca Hertel. Ladies Breakaway Roping 1st Jessica Norton, 2nd Billie-Lee Piper, 3rd Eileen Hobbs, 4th Lorraine Wellby, 5th Leanne Kenny. Ladies Steer Undecorating 1st Meagan Crawley, 2nd Tylen Gibb, 3rd Suzie Fearon, =4th Emma Taylor, =4th Korinne Cockrell. Open Team Roping 1st Kacey Kenny/Cam Hodson, 2nd Blake Hallam/ Stephen Mapp, 3rd Campbell Hodson/Liam Davison, 4th Ryley Gibb/Scott Napier, 5th Casey Tribe/Ty Parkinson Open Roping 1st Heath Nichols, 2nd Shane Kenny, 3rd Clancy Middleton Jnr, 4th Dyllan Stagg, 5th Ty Parkinson. Open Steer Wrestling 1st Kacey Kenny, 2nd Joel Hilditch, 3rd Scott Sheppard, 4th Lee Liaver, 5th Jock Bone-Langdon. Open Bareback 1st Jamie Howlett, 2nd Ben Lees, 3rd Clayton Lane, 4th William York, 5th Karl Armstrong. Open Saddle Ride 1st Ben Lees, 2nd Robert Bandy, 3rd Luke Morgan, 4th Mark Edwards, 5th Tom Knight. Open Bull Ride 1st Benjamin Gooding, 2nd Carl Green, =3 Beau Willis, =3 Jake Plate. Clown Competition 1st Bob Dahl, 2nd Simon Collin, 3rd Ted Simpson, 4 t h Ben McKenzie Interstate Challenge Mazda Teams Relay - 1st Bridget Kenny, Daley Tilse, Keir Tilse, 2nd Katrina Hickey, Lacey Smith, Layne Prichard. Junior Champion Cowgirl - Morgan Staub Junior Champion Cowboy - Lachlan Wellby Champion Cowgirl - Leanne Kenny Champion Cowboy - Ben Lees

EXPRESS sPORT Mareeba Speedway For various reasons we were down two classes, the Formula 500s and the majority of the A Grade did not participate. Sunday, July 6 was our Annual “Joan Holden trophy day” with the “top gun Award” up for grabs. The top gun award is open to every driver in all classes. This year we had the QLD number 1 and Australian Number 3 Junior driver Patrick Brennan visit from Gympie. He was in the area to watch his brother play football and was offered a car to drive for the day. As it was Patrick took out the “top Gun Award” with a clean 140 points. Placings: Juniors – 3rd Ashleigh Hardy on 112 points, 2nd Erik Wallace on 124 points and Patrick Brennan in 1st place on 140 points. Patrick also won the Feature race. C Grade – 3rd Andrew Jennings on 36 points, 2nd Tony Villella on 124 points and Raywin and Callem Musmarra on 138 points in 1st place. Raywin won the Feature race. A grade was represented by visiting Townsville driver Ralph Nikolai. B Grade – 3rd Brady Musmarra on 104 points (Brady was the winner of last year’s Top Gun award), 2nd Terry Mc-

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Farlane on 110 points and 1st place Mark Alba on 130 points. Mark won the B grade Freature. It was a good day racing with all cars being driven back onto their trailers. A few mechanical problems hampered the junior races with Andie Wallace and Matthew Sherran both unable to finish the day. Andrew Jennings raced the first heat then had mechanical problems in the second heat and did not finish but returned with vengeance in the 3rd round to win that heat, but a blown head gasket saw him put his car on the trailer for the rest of the day. Lucy Reed also suffered mechanical problems in the 3rd heat. Next race day is 3rd August 2014 racing starts at 10am. MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 10-07-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Jacqui Lambert 21, R/up Brian Callow 20 NTP 8 Tim Lambert, 13 Tim Lambert Raffle Ron Blake. 12-07-14 Saturday Stroke Sponsor Mareeba Discount Drug Store: Winner Ladies Jacqui Lambert 73 (count back) R/ up Kay Mullins 73 (count back) Winner Men Barry

Hartley 65, R/up Paul Webster 70, (count back) NTP 4 Col McDowall, 8 Maurie Lankester, 11 Shane Badge, 13 Shane Badge Ladies 11 2nd Christine Benjamin Run down Shane Badge 70, Harry Alykhan 70. 13-07-14 Sunday Stableford Sponsor Steggles: Winner Elso Iuretigh 37,(count back) R/ up Lui Dezen 37,(count back) NTP 4 Julie Ivory, 8 John Collins, 11 Jamie McLoughlin, 13 Shane Badge, Ladies 11 2nd Jacqui Lambert. Saturday 19th July Mark Bestmann, Mareeba Medical Centre, Family Fun Day Open to all Golfers 11.30 Sign on 5, $100 prizes on the day Cost $15.00 Shot gun start, sausage sizzle after game, all Golfers are welcome. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB This Week the Wednesday Sporters played a Stableford with Bill Tynann winning on 27 pts from John McMahon and Jay Fraser. NTPs 3 John McMahon. Least Putts Jackpots. Thursday Ladies played a 3 Stick event Sponsored by DDS Atherton with Maria Mead winning on 34 pts from Annette Seawright 32pts and Heather Beavan 31pts

NTPs 11 Cheryll Piccone, 13 Annette, 18 Shelly Broadley. Saturday we had the Tableland Pumps & Pipes sponsored Monthly Medal. Ladies winner with 73 nett was Deb.Harvey from Gail Gard and Gaylene Steventon 75 netts. NTPs 11 Annette S. 13 Heather Beavan, 18 Gail Gard. Mens and B-Grade winner was Rod O’Neill with a great 64 nett (77 gross ), A-Grade winner Andrew Ribar 71 nett from Ian Fogg 72 nett. B-Grade runner-up Irish Hazlett 66 nett. C-Grade winner Jeff Bochow 68 nett ,runner-up Hayden Flynn 72 nett. NTPs 3 Neil Stubbins, 11 Jeff Bochow, 13 Andy Ribar, 18 John Stuart. Sundays Yungaburra Butchery Stableford was won by Greg Coffey 36 pts from Stevo and the in form Deb Harvey 35pts. NTP18 Stevo. 3rd round Matchplay result John Stuart beat Greg Brown 3&2. reminder 3rd Round must be complete by July 21st. On Sunday we hosted the Champion of Champions Mens event with local C-Grade Champion Graham Purdy winning the 2014 FNQ C-Grade Championship.

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Lowe keeping on high

Team digs in for Mareeba United Clancey Baker, John Haggarty, Norm Baker and Edi Falcomer keep the Mareeba United Football Club spotless. By Katherine Kokkonen

THE makeover might not yet be complete but spectators are already commenting on Mareeba United Football Club’s revamp. A work for the dole program has seen a team of 15 paving, marking the field and cutting the grass at the Mareeba field, since April. Supervisor Edi Falcomer said the workers helped to keep the grounds spotless and spectators have been saying the work, especially the new paving, looks great.

Goalkeeper Ben Lowe has his eye on the ball as the last line of defence. By Katherine Kokkonen

Ben Lowe’s hard work ethic as part of the Under 13 State Hockey Team doesn’t hint at the story behind how he first became a goalkeeper. “I actually got into it by laziness,” Lowe, 13, said. “I didn’t want to run and the coach wanted us to be fit, so I decided to be the goalkeeper because they don’t have to run.”

There was no sign of laziness when Lowe competed at the 2014 U13 Men’s State Championships, earlier this month. Lowe was a standout athlete and earned Goalkeeper of the Tournament and was named Best Player of Division 3. Lowe has been playing hockey since he was six-years-old and first took up the goalkeeper position in the Under 10 team. While he said there is pressure in being the last line

of defence, he stays cool by remembering what he has been taught and focussing on the ball. “When you save a ball it feels good and you really feel you’re doing something for the team,” he said. While Lowe hoped to one day make the Australian team, his goals while being part of the state team are simple. “To have fun and play well,” he said.

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“It has helped lift the look and make it more attractive,” he said. “A lot of people have been commenting on how good it has come up. The spectators and other teams have commented on how a little bit of paving have made it much nicer.” Mr Falcomer said the workers have a wonderful attitude and will soon put in a new fence and gardens. “They’re all out here and willing to help and they’re excellent,” he said. “What you ask them to do; they get in and do it.”

Bulls turn Lions into Cubs

The Mareeba Bulls made the Leichhardt Lions look more like cubs, cruising to a 5-0 triumph, at White Rock, on Saturday. The home side set-up tried to catch the Bulls on the counter, but the Mareeba side’s ability to move the ball quickly in tight spaces easily opened up the Lions pack. The Bulls deservedly took the lead through Elliot Gardner midway through the first half, and despite a small period of pressure from the Lions, the Bulls took the game away with goals from Anthony Mete (40th) and Robert Pendenza (43rd) in a blistering last five minutes of the opening half to take a 3-0 lead. In the second period, the Bulls kept up the tempo with the Lions unable to lift due to the orange and black boys cutting through the Lions with ease. Despite only scoring another two goals in the second half, the Bulls missed numerous clear chances. The score could have ended up a cricket score if Garder, Mete and Captain Victor Madrid had converted. The Bulls kept one eye on this week’s cup and Thursday’s return leg against the Lions, resting Wayne Srhoj, Mete and defender Kane Alderton for the final twenty minutes of the match. “It was a good performance, the most

pleasing aspect was our ability to move on a bumpy pitch, that’s the way we want to play, make our opposition work—it was pleasing on the eye,” Bulls’ Coach Srhoj said. “Again it was similar to the 3-0 over the Heat, simple quality football. I am pleased for the players, they are enjoying their football, playing our football and the byproduct is the points.” There is not rest for the Bulls though, with a tough and tricky trip against the Edge Hill Tigers on Tuesday in the semi final in the Sportscene FNQ Cup and then a return catch-up game against the Lions, at Borzi Park, on Thursday evening. In worrying news for the Lions, the Bulls are expected to welcome back a host of the players, including former state league players Steven Cater and Larry Maggio, plus youngster Marc Torrissi and Anthony Henderson, meanwhile in the reserves match Paul Ruiz played out a full 90 minutes and older brother Josh also looked to have started to getting back to his best. The Mareeba Bulls second division team have moved into second spot on the FNQ second division ladder after a comprehensive 4-1 win over the Atherton Eagles at Borzi Park on Sunday.

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George Tichborne , 55 b grade Occupation: Plant operator Year’s in Speedway: 20 years Why you got into Speedway: I like the blood rush Dream Car: Chevey-Alderac Favourite Racer: Dick Johnston Worst crash: Rollover

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Lucy Reed - c grade Age: Depends on the day Occupation: Therapist of mystical pleasures Year’s in Speedway: 4 years Why you got into Speedway: Terry and I went to a night meet, looked at each other and decided we could do this. Great hobby to do together. Dream Car: Anything that goes faster than my car Favourite Racer: All those international rally car drivers Worst crash: Anything that Terry has to fix (he somtimes get the sads)

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Jarod Veivers-Squair, 19 - A GRADE Occupation: 2nd year apprentice mechanic Year’s in Speedway: 5 years Why you got into Speedway: I was becoming too dangerous on a motor bike taking to many risks so mum and dad thought I might be safer in a car Dream Car: FG GT Favourite Racer: Chris Day and Owen Jonsson – Tableland Competition car club Worst crash: In my brand new race car I took turn three to fast and ended up the embankment with the car landing on its side. Many laughed that I was looking for Steggles

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Blues dominate arena Mareeba Turf Club Secretary John Thurlow has seen numbers increase at the club and is looking forward to another great meet next month.

Mareeba bucking the racing trend By Katherine Kokkonen

Mareeba Turf Club is bucking the trend with punters, families and spectators coming through the gates in increasing numbers. Entries through the gate have increased from 1,500 in 2009-2010 to more than 4,000 in 2013-2014. Secretary John Thurlow was proud of the club’s success, especially when compared with other clubs across the state. In Racing Queensland’s 2014-2017 strategic plan, CEO Darren Condon described attendance across all three codes as “at best static, or declining, and facilities often fall short of the minimum standards expected”. Mr Thurlow put the club’s upward trend down to the hard work done over the past five years and the club’s vision for the future. He advised other turf clubs to follow suit and pitch events to the family and community, not just to the hardcore punter. “Racing in the country has a bit of a reputation as an old boys club, and a lot of clubs have still got that, we’ve gone away from that attitude and it is paying big divi-

dends,” he said. “We went away from the old, traditional racing club and we introduced things like marquees and on-ground entertainment for people to come—and they’ve come. “The people of Mareeba have supported us very strongly and we just try new and better things all the time.” Mr Thurlow said the best thing about racing in Mareeba was seeing everybody catch-up and have a good time. “Our biggest day by far is Boxing Day, when all the people from out on the stations come in to Mareeba to see family and lost friends for Christmas and they all come out to the race meet,” he said. Punters are also reaping the benefits of increased spectator numbers, with the club providing more prize money for races and receiving more field nominations. “We always have good nominations up here, now, and we never used to. We consistently have big fields,” he said. The Mareeba Turf Club hosts five meets a year with the next meet on August 2, ahead of the Mareeba Annuals on September 6.

The mighty Blues proved too tough to beat in the Interstate Challenge, on Saturday Night, winning the competition 32-28. While the Mareeba Rodeo crowd was unable to cheer their team on for a win, they were still thrilled by the fierce competition. Behind the chutes, there was plenty or ribbing between the two teams as pride was on the line to prove which state had the best competitors. NSW Captain Luke Morgan said the scores usually came down to the line, and put this year’s score difference down to NSW winning the toss. “Winning the toss was a big thing for us because we chose the side of stock that we really are suited to and left the Queenslanders with a few tougher ani-

mals to ride,” he said. Morgan said the rivalry between the teams was strong in the arena, but put aside when they head to the bar afterward. “When the Queenslanders come down they give us plenty of cheek in front of our home crowd and it hurts, so we love to come up here and give it to them,” he said. “We’re full of cheek here, but we’ll go to the pub tonight and get on it. We’re all really good mates.” Morgan said the team was looking forward to coming back next year to defend their title. “As a team we performed really well,” he said. “We want to keep coming back and keep doing as well as we can.”

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 09 Holden Barina: Manual hatch, low kilometres, sound vehicle .................................... $6,990  05 Subaru Impreza: Manual AWD hatch, top condition one owner vehicle ..................... $7,500  09 Holden Commodore SSV: 6.0 litre V8 6 speed manual sedan, travelled only 37,000 kilometres, one careful owner, immaculate appearance and condition ............$29,990  11 Subaru Forester X: Manual AWD wagon, only 31,000 kilometres, one owner vehicle, Subaru Assured Warranty............................................................$21,990  04 Subaru Forester X: AWD manual wagon, sound condition, value buying ................... $8,500  09 Mitsubishi Lancer ES: Manual hatch, low kilometres, cannot be faulted ................$10,500  03 Nissan Pulsar STL: Auto sedan, one owner, sound vehicle, excellent appearance ...... $4,990  Honda Civic: Auto sedan, to be sold as traded ............................................................... $1,000  10 Toyota Yaris: Manual 5 door hatch, low kilometres, well maintained, one owner .......$10,990  09 Honda Civic: Manual sedan, good kilometres, one owner, unmarked condition, warranty .................................................................................................$10,990  06 Hyundai Accent: Manual 4 door sedan, sound throughout, smart appearance ........... $6,500  11 Kia Grand Carnival: Auto 8 seater people mover, travelled only 46,000 kilometres, cannot be faulted, plenty of factory warranty, value buying................................NOW $25,500  03 Nissan Maxima STL: 3.5 litre auto sedan, one owner, faultless condition ................. $5,990

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TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

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$27,490 DRIVEAWAY USED VEHICLES

 08 LANDCRUISER WORKMATE V8 turbo diesel, bull bar, side rails, tow bar, 12 month warranty ......................$38,990

 10 TOYOTA HILUX SINGLECAB 4X4 Turbo diesel, bull bar, tray and racks, 12 month warranty ................................$28,490  07 MITSUBISHI PAJERO VR-X SPORTS Auto, turbo, tow bar plus more, 12 month warranty .......................................... $27,990

 05 TOYOTA PRADO GX Turbo diesel, manual, alloys, bull bar, tow bar, tint ...........................................$25,500

 11 TOYOTA RAV 4 CV AWD WAGON Auto, 31,500 kilometres, 1 owner, 12 month warranty ......................................$24,500

 10 MITSUBISHI EXPRESS VAN Manual, only 19,500 kilometres, 12 month warranty ......................................... $16,500

 04 MAZDA 3 MAXX HATCH: Manual, good kilometres ................................. $8,500  10 TOYOTA PRADO GXL: Auto, bull bar, tow bar ..................................HERE SOON!

 03 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER UTE: Bull bar, after market turbo ...........HERE SOON!

 08 HOLDEN BARINA HATCH: Only 44,000 kilometres .........................HERE SOON!

 09 TOYOTA HILUX DUALCAB: Manual ..................................................HERE SOON!

 10 HOLDEN COLORADO DUALCAB: Dropside body ..........................HERE SOON!

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