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Bigger and better festival

By Boyd Robertson

Song, dance and food brought the world’s cultures together in Mareeba on August 24 for the town’s 15th Multicultural Festival. “Bigger and better than ever” was how the festival’s chairman Guiliano Cordenos described the event – and he wasn’t wrong, with 28 groups performing traditional dances and songs from their respective homelands. “There was one-third more people performing this year than last,” Mr Cordenos said. “Everyone has had a great time.” New performances this year included colourful Papua New Guinean dances by the Morobe Cultural Dance Group and racy Spanish routines by Flamenco from Cairns, while crowd favourites like the Thai – Laos Dancers and the Aboriginal Dance Group returned from previous years. The event was attended by local and state-level dignitaries, including Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robert Cavallucci, who accompanied Member for Cook David Kempton, Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long and Deputy Mayor Evan McGrath. Speaking to The Express, Mr Cavallucci stressed the importance of events celebrating multiculturalism like Mareeba’s festival. “The contribution made to Mareeba, Queensland and all of Australia by multiculturalism is immeasurable,” he said.

Performers from the Te Fanua Dancing Group entertain the crowd at the Mareeba Multicultural Festival on August 24.

“When I look at an event like this, I see a snapshot of mixed cultural identities that is reflected all the way across the state – Queensland was built on post-war immigration, not just from Europe but Asia and other places too and it’s important we celebrate that. “Whether it’s Mareeba or Ipswich or Innisfail we’re committed to supporting events like these.” After a successful application by the festival’s committee, the State Government donated $15,000 to the festival this year, something Mr Cordenos said enabled it to grow to its current size. “Without that donation, we would have had nothing like this,” he said. “We will definitely be applying [for that grant] again next year.” The festival was also a fitting time for immigrants to formally become Australians, with 17 people taking citizenship oaths at the event, led by Cr Lee Long. One of them was 37-year-old Franseau Pierre van de Merwe, originally from South Africa, who has lived in Australia for seven years, and said he was “very happy” to be one of the country’s newest citizens. “Work brought me here originally, but I fell in love with the place,” he said. “You’d have to write an entire book to describe why I wanted to be an Australian. “It is peaceful here – that’s why I love it so much.” Mr Cordenos said planning for next year’s Festival would begin at the committee’s January 2014 meeting.

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Boosting overseas relations

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A girl from the other side of the world will bring an international perspective to Mareeba State High School (MSHS) as part of a worldwide student exchange program. Lemke Kamps, 15, from the town of Doetinchem in the Netherlands, will study in Year 10 at MSHS for the next 12 months under Rotary Youth Exchange. Lemke has been in Australia for three weeks but commenced classes last week, and is already very impressed with Australia. “I think it’s very beautiful here,” she said. “The people are very friendly and I love the sun – but I don’t like Vegemite, I am still getting used to it.” “There’s also so many different animals – and so many of them are dangerous!” A chance to see the world and meet new people drew Lemke to the exchange program. “We had an exchange student from Canada at our school a few years ago and I thought ‘that is nice, I want to do that’,” she said. “I chose Australia because it is an English-speaking country – we learn a lot of English at school so it was actually easier to come here rather than

Spain or France. “It’s also on the other side of the world and I thought – if I’m going to do this, I’m going to do it properly.” Lemke has enrolled in drama and home economics subjects, following her interest in art and drama at home. Her academic achievements at MSHS will carry over to Rietveld Lyceum, her school back in the Netherlands, when she returns there mid2014. MSHS deputy principal Teena Seidenkranz said Lemke was settling in well. “She’s a lovely girl – very bright and very capable,” she said. “She’s fitted in very nicely and she’s already made friends here at the school, which is excellent.” MSHS principal Jo Soothill said student exchange programs were important for international relations as well as personal growth for an exchange student. “[Exchange programs] show us that we live in a global world, an interconnected world,” she said. “Technology like the internet helps us see other places, but face-to-face exploring in another country – you can’t beat that. “When young people choose to live away from their parents it increases their independence and self-sufficien-

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Dutch exchange student Lemke Kamps, 15, with Mareeba State High School principal Jo Soothill (right) and deputy principal Teena Seidenkranz (left). cy.” Rotary Mareeba president Joe Moro had similar things to say about the program. “It’s about spreading goodwill and culture, developing relationships and empowering youths,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity for young people and we encourage students here to try it.” Lemke’s hometown of Doetinchem is literally on the other side of the world – nearly 15,000 kilometres from Mareeba.

At this time of year, in the middle of summer, temperatures in the Netherlands are similar to Mareeba’s during winter here. Around Christmas, however, they will drop below freezing and snow will cover much of the country. When asked if she was afraid of becoming homesick, Lemke was undecided. “I’m not homesick yet, but I think I might get homesick later because I am only human,” she said. “It’d be weird if I didn’t.”

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another $100,000 through gold ($2,000) and platinum sponsors ($10,000). These sponsors will get their name engraved on a plaque at the entrance to the building. “Back in the early 1990s a group of us raised $250,000 – mainly through community sponsorship – to build the information centre that we have now and we are hoping to do that again.” Mr Blundell said a new building was needed after a series of exhibit openings at the Mareeba Heritage Centre in the past 18 months had left the facility “full up”. In July, 6,200 visitors passed through the Mareeba Heritage Centre and in the 2012 calendar year recorded 41,090 visitors – an increase of 13.19 per cent on 2011.

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Raising suicide awareness

Special event will shed light on suicide and support those affected By Ryan Groube Mareeba, we need to talk about suicide. For the first time, an event dedicated to remembering those lost to suicide as well as acting as a rallying cry to prevent what has become the leading cause of death for Australians under 44 years of age, will be held in Mareeba. The Out of the Shadows and into the Light walk, organised in partnership by Lifeline Mareeba and Mareeba Business Womens Club (MBWC), will be held at the Mareeba Heritage Centre on September 10. Lifeline Mareeba manager Theresa Whiteing e 3 3 had 5 7been 7 1 _ A C 5 these C _ Csorts 8 c _ saidmcities running of 1events

for years but that the highest rates of suicide were in rural locations where the issue remained taboo. Ms Whiteing said bringing the issue of suicide out into the public domain was “long overdue”. “We want to be able to start to reduce the stigma associated with suicide and to do that the issue needs to be out there in the community,” she said. “This is a small community. As a result when there is a suicide the impact ripples throughout the entire community.” The event was the brainchild of MBWC event coordinator Carolyn Sandaver said it had become clear that suicide was a real issue in Mareeba and on the Tableland more broadly. 1 “We 2 0 1are3 hoping - 0 8 - the 1 3event T 1 2will : 2 give 4 : 5 0 + 1 families

and the community a chance to reflect but also to get the message out that there is help at the end of the phone,” she said. National spokesperson for Lifeline John Mendel said towns like Mareeba tended to be overrepresented in suicide figures with isolation cited as a major contributing factor. “Suicide numbers have remained stubbornly high in Australia with 2,273 people losing their lives through self-harm according to the most recent ABS statistics,” he said. “Alarmingly the suicide rates are significantly higher in rural and remote locations which can be up to four times the national average.” 0 : 0The 0 event kicks off at the Mareeba Heritage

Centre at 5.30am on September 10 and coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day. Participants will complete either one or two laps of a one kilometre route from the Heritage Centre, to the vacant triangular patch of land at the intersection of the Kennedy Highway and the Mareeba Connection Road and back. People interested in attending the event are encouraged to register online at www.outoftheshadows.org.au. If they do they will receive a free scarf. The event is free but donations of $10 an adult, $5 a child or $20 for a family are encouraged. All funds raised will go to the Lifeline Community Care Crisis Support Service. Lifeline offers a 24-hour/7days a week line at 13 11 14.

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Matthew Birch and Emma Usher were two of the bikers that turned out for the Mareeba Workers’ Club Bike Show.

Growling engines, black leather, shiny chrome and plenty of grunt dominated at the Mareeba Workers Club’s annual Bike Show on August 24, with more than 150 high-performance machines from around the region on display. Harley Davidsons of all makes and models were the main fare for the day but Japanese and British motorcycles also featured heavily. Bikes were judged across 14 categories including People’s Choice, Best Harley Davidson, Best British and Best Pre-1950. More than 300 people turned out for the event, down from last year’s estimated 400 attendees. Two dedicated petrolheads at the show were Matthew Birch and Emma Usher from Cairns, who came up on Mr Birch’s Harley Davidson 2013 Wide Glide. Mr Birch, who has been coming to the Mareeba bike show for eight years now, said it was a chance not just to see impressive

bikes but to catch up with old friends. “I look forward to it every year,” he said. “You see boys you haven’t seen for a while and you have a great time – plus there are all the great bikes that people are bringing from all over.” Aside from the bikes, entertainment was provided by band Big Wheel and high-adrenalin performances by trial motorbike stunt experts Flair Riders also delivered thrills to the crowd during the day. The music and burn-outs stayed loud well into the evening, wrapping up sometime early on Sunday morning. The Workers’ Club’s rough-and-tumble image belies their community engagement – as part of their charity outreach, the club brought in the Mareeba Lightning netball club to run the event’s only food stall for the day, loaning them equipment and allowing them to keep all profits. The Lightning raised more than $5000 last year.

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cause the old slap on the wrist system simply isn’t working.” “These won’t be holiday camps. They will be tough but strike the right balance between teaching young offenders discipline and self-worth.” In May, the State Government dumped Safe Pathways as the administrator of the Kuranda-based boot camp after two youths broke out of the facility and threatened a nearby resident.

disruptions arise at any time during construction, alternative plans will be communicated to patients and visitors in advance.” In August 2012, Minister for Health Lawrence Springborg released a rural and remote infrastructure report compiled in 2010 under the Labour Government which identified 12 hospitals in need of critical maintenance and repair, due to their ageing infrastructure.

Upgrade to Mareeba Hospital A $2 million upgrade of Mareeba Hospital is underway to bring based infrastructure up to standard. The work is being funded by the State Government as part of the Rural and Remote Infrastructure Rectification Works and will include upgrades to the hospital’s electrical, fires and hydraulics systems. Mareeba Hospital facility manager Lyn Wardlaw said disruption to patients would be minimised by completing the work in stages. “The repairs will occur in a staged process with only a few areas being affected at any one time beginning with ATODS, Nurse Education and the kitchen,” she said. “Patients and visitors may notice some minor, temporary changes to wards and around the hospital over the next six months. Appropriate signage has been placed throughout Mareeba Hospital to advise of any change. “At this time, there is no anticipated disruption of clinical care. Should any

Exhibition enters final days Art enthusiasts only have a few days left to check out a display from one of the Tableland’s most accomplished woodturners. A set of finely-crafted wooden bowls, boxes and vases titled “Artistry in Wood” at Mareeba’s Gallery 58 (adjacent to the Heritage Centre) showcases Jim McConnachie’s skills, including the use of curved joining lines between segments. Mr McConnachie uses all local native timbers in his work. Paintings by artist Margaret Wallen complement the exhibit, which closes on Thursday. Grants open Shane Knuth Member for Dalrymple encourages all community sporting groups and families to apply for the Get into the Game Grants which are now open for round two applications. Application details are available on the Department of National Parks Recreation, Sport and Racing website.

Where Council impounds your unregistered cat or dog it will cost a minimum of $201 to have it released… plus registration fees and microchipping costs as well as sustenance fees if impounded for longer than 24 hours. Where Council impounds your registered cat or dog it will be returned at No Cost $0 on the first occasion (provided you have a proper enclosure) and at significantly lower costs (starting from $68) on any subsequent impoundments.

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Are you a senior, student, family, farmer, carer or person with a disability seeking government support? The Australian Government Mobile Service Centres are supporting rural communities by providing convenient access to Australian Government payments and services. You can visit the Mobile Service Centre:

• In front of the Information Centre, Queen Street, Chillagoe 10.30 am to 4.00 pm

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For more information, go to humanservices.gov.au and search for Mobile Service Centre or call 132 316.

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Experienced specialist oﬃcers travel with the Mobile Service Centre and provide friendly, face-to-face service, information and support. Our staﬀ can assist you with Centrelink, Medicare, Australian Hearing and Child Support payment and service options. They are specialists in rural servicing and live and work in the communities they serve. If the assistance you’re a�er is not available, arrangements will be made for someone from the relevant organisation to contact you.

The Mareeba Lioness Club Pink Ribbon Garden Party is on this Saturday, August 31, at Wongabeena Gardens, Ray Road, Mareeba. This popular annual event attracts hundreds and this year is looking to be the biggest and best yet. The day will feature Dr Merrilee Frankish as the special guest speaker and everyone is asked to bring along an old bra to donate to under privileged women in PNG. There will be cakes, lollies and jams for sale as well as a plant stall and heaps of fun and entertainment for all. Everyone is asked wear to pink and enter in the best pink outfit and pink hat competition. The aim of the day is to raise money for Cancer Research and we look forward to seeing people from all over the North. Tickets and table selections are available at Hastie Centre Furnishings, Byrnes Street, Mareeba. Afternoon tea is included in the $15 ticket. As is in the past we would like you to bring your own cup for afternoon tea.

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Discussing dog theft By Ryan Groube A public meeting in Atherton on August 19 has failed to unearth any evidence to support allegations of widespread dog thefts on the Tableland. For the past two months, social media has been abuzz with reports of a white utility casing properties late at night with the alleged purpose of stealing dogs. A News Limited newspaper ran a series of front page stories based on the rumoured thefts and published allegations that the dogs being stolen were being used in illegal fighting rings. The issue came to a head at Merrilands Hall Cafeteria on August 19 at a public meeting attended by about 60 concerned Tableland residents as well as civic leaders and high-ranking police officers. Doctor Kashonia Carnegie, a Tableland resident, called the meeting in a bid to provide a forum where police and the public could “sort the fact from the rumour”. Tableland Patrol Group Inspector Rolf Straatemeier briefed the audience on the contents of an Intelligence Summary compiled by police that tracked dog theft data over the past four years. Inspector Straatemeier said the number of reported dog thefts had declined by 39 per cent over that period and that half of all dogs reported stolen were located within two days. In 2013, police have received eight reports of stolen dogs. All but one of those cases has been closed with the dogs recovered unhurt. “It seems to be more of a perceived issue at this stage,” Inspector Straatemeier said. “We don’t have any evidence at this stage to suggest any of this [thefts or dog fighting] is happening but we can’t say that it doesn’t happen.” Mareeba Stock Squad Detective Sergeant Mark Kerswell said in the nine years he had

Tableland Patrol Group Inspector Rolf Straatemeier addresses a public meeting in Atherton on August 19. been in the job he had heard rumours of dog fighting rings but that every lead police received “had led to nothing”. Officer in charge of Atherton Police Station Richard Trotter said police had received “a lot of information about the white ute” but “to be honest there are about a million [white utes] around here”. Senior Sergeant Trotter briefed the crowd about the process police follow when they receive a report of a stolen or lost dog. He said in order to give police the best chance; reports of suspicious behaviour need to be made as soon as possible and the more specific the information reported the better. Atherton resident Helen Jordan left the meeting “a lot more relieved” than she was when she arrived but said she would remain vigilant in protecting her animals. “Too many people are coming forward

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ciously-spiked tyres allow even more unbelievable angles of lean and unbelievable riding styles. Dirt racing, motocross a physical sport, its cousin supercross and now freestyle mx exciting and a great form of family entrainment mainly for the young and fit but these days vintage motocross is becoming huge old bikes, old riders putting a smile on their dials, was at one a few weeks ago in Brisbane 100 plus bikes, a bloody great day, by the way the oldest rider 70 something he admitted to, so there’s hope for me yet. Then there are enduro riding fast through the bush or desert a skill all of its own, events like the finke desert race, the Australian safari and others cater to those long riding days in the saddle. Trials going impossible places on a bike albeit slowly but with technical skills. I wonder how many of you out there remember the circle of steel seen at shows in years gone by where one or more motorcycles would roar round inside, a frightening spectacle but good timing and skill is involved. There are local clubs that cater to some of these forms of racing and do a great job, so contact them and start smiling. So folks stay safe enjoy your passion keep smiling. Party Hearty Acco.

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Former soldiers marched through Mareeba to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day on August 18.

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Vietnam vets remembered By Boyd Robertson Three chapters of the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club met for their first mutual Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony in Mareeba on August 18. The Cairns, Townsville and Mackay chapters of the club, totalling about 60 riders, took part in the parade along with local veterans, who marched from the RSL to the Mareeba Cenotaph for the ceremony. The clubs additionally staged a “ride-through” along Byrnes Street. The ceremony was hosted by Mareeba RSL and led by sub-branch president Eric Bradford. Mr Bradford, who served in Vietnam in 1971, said the day had gone well. “It was a good ceremony and good to see the biker club turn up,” he said. “It’s important that we remember the Vietnam veterans.”

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Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club Cairns chapter president Alan Webb, whose tour of Vietnam spanned between 1970 and 1972, said the memorial day deserved to be properly noted alongside ANZAC Day. “A lot of Vietnam veterans were very badly treated when they returned home,” he said. “Most of us walked into an icy social minefield – a lot of blokes got drawn into depression and suicide, and out of the ones that are left some are still jumping at breaking glass and cars starting, that sort of thing. “Our motorcycle club started as a bit of a rebellion against society at the time – we wanted to be able to say ‘I am here, I was over there and I am proud of it.”’ Vietnam Veterans Day is held every year on August 18 to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan in 1966, during which just over 100 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought off more than 2000 North Vietnamese fighters in a rubber plantation.

Mareeba State School Every Day in Every Classroom Every Child is Learning & Achieving

Mareeba State School invites all parents and guardians of 2014 prep students to our annual prep information night, prep classroom observation and prep open morning. From these three events you will gain an insight into Prep at Mareeba State School.

PREP INFORMATION NIGHT For all 2014 Prep parents and guardians. The night will give you an overview of Mareeba State School and Prep When: Wednesday 4th September Time: 5.00pm Tour of School & 5.30pm-6.30pm Information Session Where: H Block (Prep Building. Corner of Atherton and Sutherland St, Mareeba) (facilities for childcare available on the night)

OBSERVE OUR CURRENT 2013 PREP CLASSES For all Parents and guardians only (due to the nature of this visit we cannot have younger children). This will give you an opportunity to observe current 2013 Prep classes at Mareeba State School When: Wednesday 11th September Time: 9.30am-10.30am Where: H Block (Prep Building,Corner of Atherton and Sutherland St, Mareeba)

PREP OPEN MORNING For all Parents, guardians and 2014 prep students. This event will give the whole family an experience of Prep at Mareeba State School When: Wednesday 18th September

Time: 9.30am-10.30am Where: H Block (Prep Building,Corner of Atherton and Sutherland St, Mareeba)

National Meals on Wheels Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in August each year. The annual celebration recognises the work of the organisation’s 78,700 volunteers at over 740 branches around the country. Australian Meals on Wheels Association president Ron Welsh said: “This day marks the real progress we have made from those humble beginnings in South Melbourne, where a lady on a tricycle de-

livered a few meals to local residents.” “We want to share our celebrations with all of the people we serve, so branches, kitchens and services across the nation will deliver the mat and each choose their own special way to mark the occasion.” Mareeba’s Meals on Wheels has been operating since 1974. The organisation will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 23 at 7.30pm at the CWA rooms at Wilkes Street, Mareeba. Anyone is welcome to attend.

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Mareeba Combined Agents penned a small total of 207 head. Values for the heavy, well finished cattle did improve slightly and a full panel of buyers were in attendance. Bullocks suitable for the Local Trade improved by 3 c/ kg. Bullocks for the Export Slaughter market gained 2 c/ kg. Cows suitable for the Local Wholesale

Trade rose 1 c/ kg and Cows to the Export Slaughter Trade improved by as much as 8 c/ kg, These were good condition Heavy Cows from the Julatten area. A pen of very good quality Brangus Steers for Julatten topped at 132.2 c/ kg and Store heifers of which there was very few went to a local Feedlot.

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2013 ATHERTON MAIZE FESTIVAL Community spirit to be celebrated at Friday night parade The 51st Atherton Maize Festival is building up to the Mardi Gras parade through Main Street on Friday, but the Festival’s other events have delighted people as well. The McDonalds Decorate-A-Cob kids competition has seen the region’s kids produce some delightful and hilariously festooned corn cobs, while the Festival’s Photographic Competition has showcased the abilities of

some of the region’s most talented amateur snappers. About 40 dedicated runners took to the track at the Mt Baldy Fun Run on August 18, raising money for the Carinya Home for the Aged, as did the Carinya Charity Races at Tolga Racecourse on August 25. Alongside the Maize Festival Queen competition, the Fashion Parade on August 17 and the Atherton’s Got Talent competition at Atherton High School on August 23 added glitter and glamour to the Festival. Atherton’s businesses also decorated their windows for the Festival, following this year’s

theme of “Music, Music, Music.” Check out the results of the photo competition at the ANZ Bank and the Decorate-ACob competition results at the Waistcoat in Main Street, Atherton. The Atherton Maize Festival Queen Competition is nearing its climax at the Mardi Gras street parade on Friday. The competition’s 10 entrants have appeared at the VP Day ceremony at the Rocky Creek War Memorial on August 11, the morning tea and races for the Carinya Home for the Aged on Sunday August 25, and the fabulous Cabaret Ball on Saturday night, Au-

gust 24. A great time was had by all at the cabaret, with local band The Fireflies providing entertainment. Festival Queen Competition co-ordinator Madonna Lawrence said the young women were adapting to their role well. “The girls are really getting in to support the community,” she said. “They are getting more and more confident.” The Festival Queen will be crowned at the end of the Street Parade on Friday Night, as will the Festival Princess and Charity Queen.

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Monday 2nd

Max 26o Min 16o Tide Times 0139 1.04 0725 2.08 1328 0.72 2001 2.65

Sweet Chilli Corn Cakes

• 1/4 cup (62ml) sweet chilli sauce Method Bring to boil 4 cups water in a saucepan. add potoatoes, bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain. Add corn kernals and boil for a further 2-3 minutes. Add egg and sauce and shape into 8 cakes. Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden brown.

Your energetic nature and ability to initiate projects will add to your popularity. Don’t let your partner get you going. You are best to travel or attend lectures or seminars. Work quietly behind the scenes. Arguments could prevail.

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH Musical Instruments

Don’t make excuses. Your fun loving approach will be admired and appreciated by others. You can certainly gain popularity; however, don’t do it by paying for everyone else. Empty promises are evident; therefore, get it in writing, to be safe.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Travel should be on your agenda. Exaggeration or deception coupled with overindulgence might be a problem. You need a job with more responsibility and a higher wage. You can get good solid advice from relatives or close friends you trust.

Sept 24 to Oct 23 Libra Try not to lend or borrow money or

belongings this week. You can make favorable real estate offers this week. Empty promises will cause upset. Sort situations out as best you can. Watch your spending habits.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Financial affairs do not look too favorable this week. Someone you like may be receptive and actively seeking your company. You can put in some overtime and make extra cash. You can make career changes that may put you in a much higher earning bracket.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Arguments with relatives may lead to a split in the family. Don’t avoid situations that may deteriorate; try to mend them. You may want to make changes that will not be to their liking. You will gain a lot if you listen

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Exercise is always a good way to relieve stress. You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. You can get a lot done if you get your hands on the right equipment. Creative pursuits should payoff.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Anvil

Cornet

Moog

Shawm

Bass sax

Cymbal

Oliphant

Tabor

Bell

Double bassoon

Pibcorn

Traps

Bin

Drum

Pipe

Tuba

Bombard

Fiddle

Posthorn

Vina

Bugle

Fife

Quail

Viola

Cello

Flute

Rebec

Whiffle

Chang

Harmonium

Regal

Wood block

Citar

Harpsichord

Santir

Yamaha

Concertina

Lyre

Serpent

Tmiles he Journey of a thousand must begin with a single step.

Lao Tzu

Why was the maths book sad? A. Because it had too many problems.

Puzzle solutions 21st August

Don’t overdo it. You need to enjoy yourself. You can anger others quickly this week. Avoid overspending on items for your home. Take time to help a friend who hasn’t been feeling well. You need to fulfill your needs and pre sent your talents.

Pisces

Tide Times 0159 0.99 0750 2.16 1354 0.69 2023 2.67

Ingredients • 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped • 2 corn cobs. kernels removed • 1 free range egg, beaten

Try to spend time with those having similar interests. You may want to pull out some of those unfinished project you’ve got tucked away. You may want to try your hand at a little creative writing. Don’t let your boss get the better of you. The distance may make you both appreciate each other more.

Virgo

Tuesday 3rd

Max 23o Min 15o

(serves 4)

You need to be careful not to make promises that you can’t fulfill. Set your goals and stick to your guns. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills. Do not invest in ventures that only appear to be lucrative.

May 22 to June 21

Max 26 o Min 15o

Boyd’s Comic Relief

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and

Across 1 Conventional; middle-class (9) 6 A cause or occasion of keen distress or sorrow (5) 9 Utmost or exceedingly great in degree (7) 10 Any of several large wild oxen of the family Bovidae (7) 11 A purplish red (7) 12 Absolute rule; dictatorship (7) 13 A hard brittle white element of the platinum metal group (9) 15 One’s personal statement or assertion. (3-2) 16 To furnish with a horse or other animal for riding (5) 19 Any of the thick-skinned, nonruminant ungulates (9) 22 The year approaching or newly begun. (3,4) 23 To consume (liquids) by drinking (7) 25 Onto or in the direction of the shore from a body of water (7) 26 A sequence of three adjacent letters or symbols. (7) 27 To record or note in a roll or list (5) 28 Pleasing to the taste; palatable (9)

WORD

Down 1 Any of various related and similar fishes (5) 2 Tense, nervous, or jittery. (7) 3 A conservationist (7) 4 The last of any series; the end. (5) 5 Of or pertaining to a process that occurs within an atom. (9) 6 A loud, unrestrained burst of laughter. (7) 7 Shallowness; superficiality. (7) 8 A room at the front of a house, especially a parlor. (5,4) 13 A nose having a prominent upper part or bridge. (5,4) 14 Not perfect; lacking completeness (9) 17 lacking wisdom or prudence; foolish (7) 18 Any of various similar plants. (7) 20 slang ( Brit ) typical of aggressive surly youths (7) 21 Any restriction imposed upon commerce by edict. (7) 23 The introductory passage of a piece for a jazz or dance band. (5) 24 An Asian shrub (5)

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

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THIS five bedroom concrete block home features four bedrooms with built-ins (three bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs), an ensuite plus two bathrooms, air conditioning, timber floors upstairs, tiled downstairs, a second lounge/rumpus room or utility room and upstairs features a combined kitchen, dining, lounge and balcony. There is a two vehicle parking in the carport, an in-ground swimming pool, a large backyard shed and all on a 809m2 allotment in Mareeba.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au

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Peters Street, Mareeba $365,000 NEG By Appointment Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556

Country living close to town Want to escape the rat race in the city and settle down in the country? Then this 3 bedroom plus office Queenslander on 5.2 acres only seven kilometres from town is just the one for you. With true Queenslander style the home boasts tongue and groove walls, high ceilings, timber floors, casement windows and a pot belly heater. The wooden style kitchen has all the modern conveniences and flows into the dining area and separate lounge room. All of the bedrooms are a good size with air-conditioning in the master room and study plus separate bathroom with shower, freestanding bathtub, separate toilet and large laundry area. Gas cooktop, hot water and a 22 solar panel system with 2x4 KW inverters will save dollars off your power bill. Sit back and relax on the verandas at the end of a long day or enjoy a BBQ with your mates in the rustic style entertainment shed complete with kitchen and toilet facilities and fire pit while the kids splash around in the in-ground swimming pool. The house yard is dog fenced and surrounded

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by a peaceful setting of established, irrigated gardens, native shade trees and bird life while the reminder of the property consists of undulating, lightly timbered natural bushland, ideal for horses or cattle. Water is supplied by a bore and 2 x 5,000 gallon rainwater tanks and there is also a seasonal creek that runs through the property. There is plenty of storage space with a four-bay powered, colourbond shed, 6m x 5m steel shed and a garden shed; plus dog kennels, a chook pen and bird aviary. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Sophie Bozzo at Mareeba Property Office on 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $495,000 NEG Sophie Bozzo Mareeba Property Office 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355

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PROPERTY 5 acres of pure lifestyle

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FOR RENT

Attention lifestyle lovers, horse ful built in BBQ and pool area which enthusiasts, hobby farmers and grow- is fully landscaped all around, is very ing families looking for some land to private and is complimented with a make your mark on! If you are look- natural look waterfall. ing for five acres to keep your horses, Features include: plant some fruit trees, or have endless • Three bedrooms, all with built-ins + room for the kids to run around, then main with ensuite and spa this is the place for you. • Two separate living areas As soon as you set foot onto this • Air-conditioned throughout (five splitproperty, you will see the quality fin- systems) ishes in the home, the spacious in- • In-ground swimming pool with waterior, the vast outdoor entertaining terfall areas and the natural look pool, the • Landscaped gardens all around wide open spaces and all of a sudden, • Deep Bore plus 500L rainwater tank all the boxes are ticked, there is even • All gardens irrigated with main line a couple of sheds for the man of the all around house. • Two car carport doubles as another The clay brick home has three entertaining area good sized bedrooms, all with built-ins • 6m x 6m plus 3m x 3m sheds and split-system air-conditioning, and • 2.07 ha the master with an ensuite which also Recently re-listed, with a recent has a spa. The main living area is ab- price reduction, the owners are downsolutely huge, adjoins the dining room sizing, they are motivated to hear any in open plan design, and is also air- reasonable offers, and it won't be long conditioned. A secondary living room, before this home is sold! So get in also air-conditioned is also quite spa- and book your inspection before it's cious and adjoins the modern kitchen too late! which boasts plenty of bench and cupboard space, and beautifully inte- For more information or to book a grated electrical appliances. private inspection, please contact Both living areas have sliding glass exclusive agent Remo Esposito doors which lead out onto the main of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today. outdoor entertaining area, which has Phone 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. recently been tiled. From Address: Emerald Heights Road, Mareeba here you can enjoy the Price: $520,000 NEG elevation of the propAgent: EXCLUSIVE Remo Esposito erty with great mountain Sibi Girgenti Real Estate views and cool breezes. Contact: 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566 A few short steps off the patio is the beauti-

It has it all

36 Ward Street, Mareeba $260 per week

> 3 bedroom brick home > Security Screens & Fans Throughout > Single Carport > Fully Fenced > Carpet In Bedrooms > Pets on Application If you would like more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on (07) 4092 2111 or visit Mareeba Property Management at 159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. www.rentmpm.com.au

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You could do just about anything stable. All fenced with three sepaon this 30 acre hobby farm situ- rate paddocks and Bullock Creek ated north of Mareeba. running through the property. Solid block, air conditioned, If this is what you are after three bedroom home with front ve- please give us a call now. randa and a fenced house yard for the safety of your children or pets. Contact Elizabeth Bors at AlSurrounded by an established titude Realty Mareeba today landscape there is a gravel drive- for an inspection – phone 4092 way leading to the house and an 4100 or 0437 921 648. www.altiextra long double garage with a tuderealtymareeba.com.au workshop fitted out with hot water, shower and sink at the back. Address: Hodzic Road, Biboohra There also is Price: $429,000 a four-bay plus Inspect: By appointment storage shed Agent: Elizabeth Bors (7m x 17m), two Altitude Realty outdoor toilets, Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100 chook pen and

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PROPERTY Yarrabee

Selling now

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES RENOVATED 3 BEDROOM HOME

Stunning, unique residential opportunity Construction has begun on Yarrabee, Amaroo Park Estate, due for completion approximately early 2014. Yarrabee consists of 27 lots, ranging in size from 839m2 up to 1891m2, with 14 of the lots featuring a beautiful bush backdrop. Already in demand – three lots have been sold, with the remaining lots NOW available for sale ‘off the plan’. Don’t miss this opportunity, these blocks are unique, and will not last for long. Secure your lifestyle up-grade today, choose the block you most desire. Pay your deposit, and no more to pay until next year. Lots 7-20 have the enviable asset of natural bush land and gully behind, with no close back neighbours. Imagine relaxing on your back patio, with a coffee in hand, with the company

of the birds and the feeling of being far away from town, yet only minutes away. Add to the equation constant north easterly breezes, and lovely views of the surrounding mountainside. A charming cul-de-sac, with no through traffic. Welcome home to Yarrabee. To inspect, request a detailed plan, copy of the covenants or more information drop into our Display Home and Sales office at 31 Amaroo Drive, Amaroo. 10am to 3pm, Wednesday to Sunday or any time by appointment. Contact Debbie on 0409 321 920 email-debbie@ amarooparkestate.com.au, or visit us on the web. www.amarooparkestate.com.au

FOR RENT

• BUILT-INS • POLISHED TIMBER FLOOR • 1 BATHROOM • LARGE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA • 792M2 ALLOTMENT

$250,000 NEG 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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301 CatheriNe athertoN Drive the rise CouNtry estate

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Situated in a quiet street and only minutes from town!

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 Recently renovated, this home features gorgeous timber floors, three bedrooms, super sized lounge area and a massive kitchen with a walk in pantry. This home is fully fenced and has an entertainment area that overlooks the rural back drop. All pets are by application.

Available to rent NOW for $320.00 per week. For an inspection and further information on this property please call our Rental Team on 4092 4040. You can download our rental application form from our website under forms at: www.rentalhomesnow.com.au

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NEW LISTING • $265,000 • Main Street • Large Block

• Rent Or Live • Fenced • Vacant

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107-111 BYRNES ST

Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA

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The Pink Building We have 219 Byrnes Street Rental MAREEBA QLD 4880 Homes to suit everybody! The Express, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 PAGE 17

Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Building/Renovating Butcher

DIRECTORY E

Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting

Electrical Embroidery Earthmoving

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel

Driving School

AIR CONDITIONING

Furniture

Irrigation IT Specialist

Mini Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

Glazier Gutter guard

Handy Men Home/Decor

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing

Do it right the first time!

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

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

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

www.donhall.com.au ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

All Aspects of construction SpecialiSing in: • Custom Design Homes • Extensions • Renovations • Free Quotes • Servicing All Areas

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

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

ATHERTON CAR ELECTRICS



“ACE IT EVERYTIME” SPECIALISTS IN:

Starter Motors & • CARS TRUCKS • GME & Uniden • CARAVANS Alternators, TRACTORS • 2 Way Radios, Spotlights • BIKES BUSES • & Accessories, Batteries & Accessories, Car Audio MOTORHOMES • • BOATS ALL YOUR AUTO ELECTRICAL NEEDS

QBSA: 1209108 ABN: 68 119 390 831

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Butcher

TOLGA BUTCHERY CLEANING SERVICES 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

BLINDS

Trust the BLIND specialists! Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

SUPERCLEAN

Supply & Fit

Cleaning Solutions Outstanding Results Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Fabrics • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • new Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!

Let the professionals take care of it!

T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 E: abelservices@bigpond.com

BRICK LAYING

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 or 4092 4449

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

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Electrical Contractors

Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd Outside 3 Bedroom House Washed $95 Paths Done at 1/2 Price

Have Your Roof Cleaned by Superclean and We Will Wash the Ouside of Your House as a BONUS!!

SOLAR PANELS WASHED BY HAND!

• Great Pensioners Discounts • “One FREE Call Does It All” • Will Match Any Other Written Quote • Qld Govt Preferred

Phone George Freecall 1800 063 024 Mobile 0417 610 679 CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN

Lic No. 55472

99 Vaughan St, Mareeba Q.4880 service@tablelandelectrical.com.au PHONE: 4092 4146

Commercial • Domestic • Industrial • Mining Installations, Repairs & Maintenance

Battistin Electrical Daniel Battistin

Constance Street.....................4092 1912 Director: Sue Powell Dunlop Street...........................4092 5277 Director: Kim-Marie Watkins Outside School Hours Care....4092 2431

• Residential • Commercial • Repairs/Maintenance • Phones • Airconditioners

Mobile 0448 856 187

Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 Email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld 4880

SONCIN ELECTRICAL PT

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

your local business guide CONCRETING

Licence No. 51413 CEC No. A5891084

electrical

For all your Electrical, Airconditioning & Solar needs!

MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206

BLINDS

ELECTRICAL

CLEANING SERVICES

We are the future!

BSA no. 1218243

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

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

Phone: Adrian 0427 937 808 or 4093 9445 Email: adrian@accnq.com.au

JAMIE & ANTONELLA RYAN PH: 4091 2102 • FAX: 4091 5655

65 Tolga Rd, Atherton • athcarelectrics@bigpond.com

Venue Hire

EARTHMOVING

Custom Made

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

Security

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Roofing

Nurseries

Skip Bins

 Domestic Commercial  Industrial Solar  Repairs & Maintenance  Telephone & Networking Cabling Airconditioning Installation & Electrical Wiring

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

DRIVING SCHOOL

Call Sandro for your FREE QUOTE 0417 843 015 or Ph/Fax: 4092 7536 info@soncinelectrical.com.au

EMBROIDERY

Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776

Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com PO Box 1923, Mareeba Q.4880

Servicing

ALL Areas!

Truck Driver Training: LR, MR, HR & HC CHEAP

Call 0438 295 437 RATES!

For $26 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

ABN: 98 735 499 133

ENTERTAINMENT

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

PIER

INDEX

business

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

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business Fertilizer

DIRECTORY

TABLELAND FERTILIZERS 26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084

40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177

There’s always better value at CRT.

GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022

Glazing

Machinery - Truck Hire

PLUMBING

D R S GLASS

M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L

PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS

• GLASS REPLACEMENTS • SHOWER SCREENS • WARDROBES • MIRRORS • WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS • SECuRITy & FLy SCREENS MAREEBA & THE TABLELANDS

DANIEL SCHuLZ

ALL WORK UNDER $3300

 0487 792 539 ABN 80 672 905 686 GUTTERING

FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

GUTTER GUARD

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

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

GUTTER GUARD

BEFORE

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

info@allclearleafguardnq.com.au www.allclearleafguardnq.com.au

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668

FREECALL: 1800 100 525

AFTER

For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

FLOOR COVERINGS

the handy, handymen We do just about everything!

Seven Building TradeS Seven elecTronic TradeS • General Carpentry, Cupboards Electronic Repairs and Advice • • Painting, Plastering, Doors & Locks Antenna Systems & Outlets • • Tiling, Paving, Small Concreting Satellite Free-to-air, Data & Comms • • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Fencing Theatre Systems, PVRs, DVDs • and did i mention We do laWns & gardens!

John

0409 802 778

24 Hour Service Covering all areas

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

Pete

GUARANTEED!

ABN: 74 629 292 635

MAREEBA MOTORS

Glazing LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF

• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors

30 James Street, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

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PHONE: 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

PROMOTION/MARKETING

Homeware/Decor Atherton Decor Centre Creating Beautiful Homes Sandra Anderson

athertondecor@bigpond.com

Specialising in all your home decor needs & giftlines

SECURITY

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

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Nursery

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

Phone the Express today

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IRRIGATION

SKIP BINS

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY

Pasture Seeds

PHONE 4095 8222

ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

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

ON THE TABLELANDS

1800WINDOWS BSA 1068200

71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

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

FLOORS

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

this spot could be yours!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

plumbingpumpsandgas@bigpond.com

(will accept jobs under $3300 only)

For $26 per week

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

p: 4092 7333 m: 0402 031 813

Pensioner Discounts available & Free quotes!

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

Ben Malcolm

0447 317 797

13 Main Street, Atherton Q.4883 Phone: 4091 1016 Fax: 4091 5160

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

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SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2013 Notice is hereby given under the provision of the “Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act and Regulations 1995” that there will be Temporary road closures to vehicular traffic, as listed, for the purpose of the St Thomas’s Church Religious Festival Procession on 8th September 2013: (i) Between 1530 hours and 1700 hours, Constance Street, Atherton Street, Walsh Street and Hort Streets will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic. (ii) All road closures will be kept to a minimum. Senior Sergeant D. GARNER Officer in Charge Delegated Officer by the Mareeba Police Station Commissioner of Police

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T-TRC2013-49 SALE OF VARIOUS COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Tablelands Regional Council invites tenders for the purchase of the following vehicles: Lot 1: Toyota Altise Sedan 2WD Lot 2: Toyota Hilux Single Cab Trayback 4x2 Lot 3: Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Trayback 4x2 Lot 4: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab Trayback 4x2 Lot 5: Toyota LWB Hiace Van 2WD Lot 6: Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 7: Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 8: Ford Ranger Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 9: Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 10: Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 11: Ford Ranger Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 12: Ford Ranger Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 13: Ford Ranger Dual Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 14: Ford Ranger Single Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 15: Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Trayback 4x2 Lot 16: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 17: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 18: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab Trayback 4x4 Lot 19: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab Trayback 4x4 Inspection Information: The plant is available for inspection on Thursday 5th September, 2013 from 10.00am to 1.00pm at the Mareeba Depot, Kowa Street. It is a requirement that persons wishing to inspect the plant must wear covered footwear while present on the site of the Mareeba Depot of Tablelands Regional Council. Obtaining Documentation: The tender documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Tenders and Contracts Officer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4043 4613 or email: mareel@ trc.qld.gov.au. Lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box of the Tablelands Regional Council - Mareeba Regional Service Centre at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am on Wednesday 18th September, 2013. Tenders will be opened publicly. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ian Church CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

EXPRESS sPORT sPORT RESULTS & DRAWS MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. Although the Mareeba Summer Season fixtures are in the early rounds of competition, a number of teams appear set for an excellent season. Supporters of SemiPros Men and Baiada Steggles Ladies can look forward to another successful competition. However Semi-Pros can expect strong challenges from Comets, Lieutenant Dans and Stingrays once these teams are back to full strenghth. Missing key players hasn’t helped their cause over the previous rounds. Senior Mens and Ladies teams should that they are required to perform their duty as Court Stewards when appointed for a certain fixture. Failure to do so will result in loss of competition points. Bullets and Panthers have shown good form in the Under 16’s Junior Division. But Flamingoes and All Stars are likely improvers over the season. While Under 14’s and Under 12’s Junior teams appear fairly evenly matched and close contests should eventuate throughout

the Season. ALL Players should note that all registration fees are required to be paid in full by the 4th round of fixtures - 30TH AUGUST 2013 - IF NOT PAID IN FULL YOU WILL NOT TAKE THE COURT. SUMMER SEASON FIXTURES DRAW WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS - COACHING AND GAMES 5.00 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - DRAGONS VS TAIPANS 5.25 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - DRAGONS VS TIGERS 5.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TAIPANS VS TIGERS 6.30 PM SENIOR MENS STINGRAYS VS SEMI-PROS C/S: COMETS REFS: J.BALLIN & D.SCHMIDT 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS - LIEUTENANT DANS VS COMETS C/S: SEMI-PROS REFS: D.HAWKE & B.EBNER THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST 2013

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4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - FLAMINGOES VS ALL STARS 5.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - BULLETS VS PANTHERS 6.00 PM SENIOR LADIES – UNIQUES VS TEQUILA SLAMMERS C/S: LOCALS REFS: M.AUE & F.PATOLO 7.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - SAPPHIRES VS LOCALS C/S: TEQUILA SLAMMERS REFS: M.HAGGER & E.HASTIE 8.00 PM SENIOR LADIES BAIADA STEGGLES VS KILLERS C/S: SAPPHIRES REFS: E.HASTIE & D.BRUMBY BYE: SENIOR LADIES - GUMMAZ FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2013 4.15 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - NONE-YA VS KANGAROOS 5.15 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - JAGUARS VS EAGLES Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 700yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 25th August 2013. Conditions looked OK, however the scores were ordinary to say the least F Open J. Baxter (Mareeba): 84.0; 82.4 – 166.4 B. Ellis (Mareeba): 72.0; 73.2 – 145.2

J. Todd (Mareeba): 83.4; 73.2 – 156.6 F Std A. Simpson (Mareeba): 75.1; 74.1 – 149.2 TR M. Beecham (Mareeba): 73.5; 63.0 – 136.5 D. Ford (Mareeba): 73.5; 71.3 – 144.8 Next week no shooting will be done at the Mareeba Rifle Range as the Atherton Rifle Club is holding it’s annual over two days. Saturday the 31st August and Sunday the 1st September MAREEBA TENNIS Tues 7pm social”: Winner Uschi Mid-week fixtures commence Div. 4 Jessica d Tanya 31-25 Trisha d Belle 30-26 Div.3 Pauline d Arnoud 32-24 Dan d Bronwyn 39-17 Hannah d Jayne 34-22 Alice d Narelle 29-27 Div. 2 Kim d David 34-22 Mathew d Neale 32-24 Div 1 Charlie d Scott 38-22 Cameron d Alf 34-26 Cassie d Danny 32-28 Thurs 8am social Winner: Pauline. Dr.Nye Highland v Lowland. Comp. played 24th August at Mareeba. Juniors: Lowlands d Highland. A

Mens: Lowlands d Highlands 4827. B Mens: Lowlands d Highlands 48-12. Womens: Lowlands d Highlands 70-43 ARCHERY On Sunday 25 August, 10 visitors attended the coaching session with Tableland Company of Archers assistant coaches Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard. The club coach George Neilson just returned from the World Crossbow Champs and was not available due to jetlag. 6 club members shot the inaugural Archery Queensland Short Range Championships. The scores were: Round - Newcastle (20M) Neil Prince - - 641; Round - Geelong (30M) Ben Dayes - - 577; Round - FITA 900 (60/50/40M) Sue Stallard - 683, Ben Stallard 727, Daniel Pope - 788, Neil Stallard - 817. On Sunday September 1 coaching will be conducted from 9am – 12md, for visitors and beginners at the club’s new grounds at Kerribee Park, Chicken Hatchery Road, off Springs Road, Mareeba. Following coaching members will shoot a club round, distances to be advised.

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Samantha rides high for Ekka finish

Samantha Le Brocq takes her horses Max and Wazza for a walk by the billabong.

By Ryan Groube Equestrian rider Samantha Le Brocq has reaffirmed her status as one of the nation’s premier riders and trainers after piloting her beloved horses Max and Wazza to a series of top 10 finishes at the Ekka. In a jam-packed schedule, Le Brocq competed in 22 competitions over five days in a series of showhorse disciplines against the best riders in the country. The Ekka runs from August 8-17 and is viewed as one of the most prestigious events on the equestrian calendar – matched only by the other major shows in other capital cities. Riders have to qualify by securing

wins at agricultural shows “on the circuit” throughout the year in order to compete. In 19 of the events, Le Brocq placed in the top seven. Of the events she competed in Le Brocq had targeted the Show Hunter 14 stone class, where Max was the reigning champion – as her priority. Show Hunter events feature heavy, larger horses that are judged on their bone structure and size, manners and paces as well as the “compatibility” between horse and rider when guided around the show ring. “The event tests control, patience and the way the rider and the horse work together,” Le Brocq said. “It is basically a beauty contest

for horses but like Miss Australia it isn’t always an easy thing to get brains as well as looks.” Max, a 14-year-old retired local race horse who competes as Maxium, finished third in the show hunter event behind the reigning national champion in the category, EBL Juliet, and national runner-up. “They are the top two horses in the country and you couldn’t beat them if you tried, I was ecstatic with the result, I’m very lucky to have such a great horse,” Le Brocq said. Le Brocq also had success on Wazza, or “Endless Waltz” in the ring, a 10-year-old thoroughbred formerly owned by Tom Hedley. Endless Waltz had a breakthrough

year on the show circuit in 2013 and showed for the first time at the Ekka and placed highly in the classes he was entered in. From an early age Le Brocq has had an affinity for horses. She got her first horse, a Shetland Pony named Bam Bam, at three years of age. Her mother, Sylvia, an accomplished rider who won a series of major events prior to beginning a family, taught her how to ride. Now 29, Le Brocq works full-time as a clerk at the Atherton courthouse but still finds time early in the morning to race out to her parents Channel Road property to train horses. “It is my passion. Some people play football but our family, we train

horses and we go to horse events,” she said. Le Brocq has had success at the Ekka for the past seven years and said competing at the event was one of her yearly highlights. “It is a very big environment the Brisbane Royal, you can get thousands of people watching you in the stands, but what I really like about it is that it has kept a bit of the old show charm,” she said. Le Brocq said the Ekka marked the beginning of the end of the showing season and that Max and Wazza would enjoy some time out to pasture in the coming months, whilst new horses would begin their training.

Gladiators finals hopes dashed by Seahawks The Mareeba Gladiators have bowed out of the CDRL finals, going down 40-50 to the Yarrabah Seahawks in a seesawing game at Barlow Park on Sunday. Scores were locked at 34 with about 15 minutes to go when Yarrabah executed a trick play from the scrum for their left winger to cross untouched. The winger attempted to improve the position

for the goal kicker and moments after grounding the ball was collected in a strong tackle by Jack Pedersen coming across in cover. The tackle felled the winger who was unable to get up. His Seahawks team mates took exception to the tackle sparking an all-in brawl. Eventually, the referees regained control of the match and deemed Pedersen’s tackle had been late and merited a penalty try.

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A penalty try sees the goal kicker first take a kick in line with where the try was scored followed by a second kick directly in front of the posts. The Seahawks were successful with both kicks to race out to a 42-34 lead in what proved to be the decisive break. Earlier, the ‘Gators recovered from conceding an early try to establish a early 16-6 lead after tries to Shana Aue, Rod Jensen and Keripo Gutchen Gela. As the half wore on the Seahawks found their attacking mojo, running in four unanswered tries to establish a 22-16 half time lead. In the second half the ‘Gators showed a lot of courage, twice reeling in leads to

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level the match but just couldn’t find a way to poke their noses in front. Speaking to The Express after the match, Jensen said he was proud of his side and that 2013 would forever be a watershed year for the club. “We reached our goals and we showed a lot of character in doing it,” he said. “This year we had 13 wins and we made the semi finals. Only five teams make it through to this stage of the season and I think that we should be very proud that we were one of those teams.” Jensen also paid tribute to Yarrabah and said they had simply been “too good on the day”. This weekend the ‘Gators Reserves will attempt to qualify for the grand final when they take on the Yarrabah Seahawks Reserves and the Malanda-Mareeba C Grade also kick off their finals campaign.

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Mareeba Gladiators captain-coach Rod Jensen in action against Yarrabah in March

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Premiership slips away from Bulls Despite handing a 5-0 thrashing to the FNQ Heat on Saturday night, the Mareeba Bulls Premiers have been left unsatisfied as rivals Marlin Coast Rangers slip into premiership place with a plus-13 goal differentiation. The Bulls will now turn their attention towards seeking a grand final berth and a chance to earn a shot at the only remaining piece of silverware. Though disappointed to have come so close yet so far, Bulls coach Alex Srhoj said he was ecstatic to give his home supporters one more victory at Borzi Park, where they have dropped only one point all season. “It definitely stings, it hurts,” he said. “At the same time it’s a fantastic achievement and we’ve still got a lot to fight for in the finals.” Srhoj also saved some praise for Marlin Coast. “Congratulations to the Rangers,” he

said. “It is a massive effort, they’ve had a great season and we wish them all the best for the Crad Evans Shield.” Despite fantastic work by in the game against the Heat by strikers Paul Ruiz, Robbie Pendenza and hatrick-scoring Steven Cater, the whopping 17 points needed to unseat the Rangers proved just too great a task for the Bulls. Cater opened the scoring in the first 10 minutes, meeting minimal resistance from his Heat counterparts. The young and relatively inexperienced Heat players stiffened their defence, however, preventing successful Mareeba attacks until the last 20 minutes when Cater, Ruiz and Pendenza scored almost at will. While perhaps the Borzi Park crowd believed they could be on their way to the fantastic points tally needed to take out the premiership, with chances flying left and centre, the clock ticked on and the home

side was unable to convert possession and chances into goals. The Bulls now will now focus their attention on going face-to-face with the Rangers at the first semi final this weekend at Pennell Park, with both the Bulls Premiers and Reserves travelling to Trinity Beach in a effort to move straight into the 2013 decider. Srhoj said his team would not abandon their resolve and keep their original plans intact for the finals. “At the moment of course we are disappointed, but come Tuesday everything will be focused on semi final, nothing changes for us,” he said. “Nothing else matters but Saturday night now – what’s done is done, and we will be doing everything in our power to move through.” The Bulls reserves tied 3-3 with the Under 16s Heat side, but are still guaranteed the premiership after a stellar season.

Bulls striker Steven Cater outpaces a Heat player on Saturday Photo: Jim Hatchman

Rally raises “invaluable” funds for foundation By Boyd Robertson A riddle-filled car rally down the coast to Kurrimine beach by a group of Tableland fundraisers has proven to be a windfall for a national charity. The IGA Leukaemia Car Rally on Saturday August 17 challenged participants to take the back roads from Bentley Park in Cairns, through Gordonvale and Innisfail before arriving in Kurrimine Beach. The rally’s aim was to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation, a nation-wide focused on supporting sufferers of the disease and their families. More than $55,000 was raised by this year’s rally, which has run for the past 14 years. That funding will all go to toward travel costs and accommodation for the families of far northern Queenslander leukaemia sufferers heading to hospitals in Brisbane and other major southern cities. About 15 vehicles took part in the rally, down from about 30 last year. Crab pots, flannel shirts, and scales festooned the cars, according to this

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year’s theme ‘We love fishing’. To find their way along the rally, drivers had to decipher riddles in booklets distributed at each stage of the journey, using clues in the scenery scattered along the route. The car that arrived with the most points from successfully solving the riddles, not the first car to arrive, was judged to have won the rally. Team ‘Hunting for the Cure’ in Car 13, consisting of Shirlee and Vince Giacometti and Santina and Barry Brady, took out three trophies after the rally, winning not only the highest number of rally points but also raised the most money since last year’s rally and winning the Best Themed Vehicle category. Shirlee Giacometti, who has been involved with the rally for seven years, said she first entered the event to raise funds but stuck with it out of enjoyment. “The first time, it was to do a bit of fundraising for a good cause, but it’s just so much fun so I kept doing it,” she said. “It’s a great weekend and because it only takes one day for the rally you

don’t have to take a week off work to do it. “You don’t just take the highway or the straight roads, so you actually get through and see a lot of the scenery – it’s a lot of fun.” ‘Hunting for the Cure’ won $1000 voucher for Tyre Power Cairns and a

$500 voucher for The Good Guys for their efforts in the rally. Giacometti said the winnings would be recycled into the team’s fundraising efforts for next year’s race. Leukeamia Foundation events coordinator Sunny Tan said the rally’s fundraising was a vital contribution to

the Foundation’s cause. “The funds they raise every year are invaluable to us,” she said. We’re providing accommodation free of charge to the families of sufferers and also helping out with bills. “The support of people like Shirlee is really pivotal to everything we do.

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MAKE A CHANGE TO NISSAN AND RECEIVE A $1000 BONUS!

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Demo 2013 Ranger XLT Dualcab

2013 Ford Focus Ambiente Hatch

$49,990 Driveaway

$19,490 Driveaway

Manual, alloys, reverse sensors and more!

Manual, prestige paint and more!

COMPANY DEMOS  13 Ford Ranger XLT Dualcab: 4x4, turbo diesel, manual ............................................ $49,990

PASSENGER VEHICLES

ALL NEW ST NISSAN NAVARA D40 TURBO DIESEL 4X4 MANUAL DUALCAB WITH 140 KW 450NM ENGINE

PAY ONLY $38,990 DRIVE AWAY AUTOMATIC AVAILABLE AT EXTRA COST. METALLIC PAINT $495 EXTRA.

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE

BYRNES ST, MAREEBA SANTO GANGEMI: A/H 0438 922 189

DEALERS

TOLGA RD, ATHERTON CON SPANOS 0417 914 285

 07 Hyundai Elantra SLX: Manual, airbags, cruise, only 67,000 klms, 12 month warranty..$9,990  08 Mazda 3 Sedan: Manual, airconditioning, 12 month warranty......................................$10,990  09 Corolla Levin SX: Manual, alloys, smart start, 12 month warranty.............................. $13,990  11 Corolla Ascent Sedan: Auto, Bluetooth USB, balance of warranty .............................$17,500

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES  09 Toyota Rav Cruiser: AWD manual, alloys and more, 12 month warranty ................. $20,490  06 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Dualcab: Airconditioning, canopy, low klms, 12 month warranty . $25,990  09 Hilux Singlecab 4x4: Turbo diesel, bull bar, tray and racks, 12 month warranty ...... $29,990  11 Toyota Hilux 4x4: Manual, tray, bull bar, side rails, tow bar & more! .......................... $35,990  08 Hi-Ace Commuter Bus: T/D manual, internal wheelchair hoist, only 69,000 klms ....$37,990

MAREEBA TOYOTA and HANSEN FORD TOYOTA

279 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA • 4092 9400 TO VIEW ALL OUR USED CARS ONLINE VISIT: www.fordtoy.com.au

SPRING IS HERE!! FULL RANGE OF TRACTORS FROM

TIME TO THE ROLL UP S!! SLEEVE

MAHINDRA MAX 25 HST

2.99%* PA T.A.P. (*ON SELECTED TRACTORS) FROM $80 PER WEEK PASSENGER VEHICLES

• 07 SUBARU OUTBACK: AWD automatic wagon, travelled only 68,000 kilometres, in beautiful condition throughout........................................................................... A STEAL AT ONLY $18,790 • 11 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER WAGON: In beautiful condition with “Active Option” pack (has everything), you’ll love it! .......................................................................................................................................$18,490 • O8 BF FALCON SR MARK II SEDAN: Beautiful one owner car. WAS $17,990 .....................REDUCED TO $16,990 • 06 FALCON SR SEDAN: Automatic, DVD player, ideal for travelling with the children ..........REDUCED TO $15,990 • 08 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE: 4 cylinder engine, very roomy, low kilometres ................................... JUST $14,990 • 07 HOLDEN ASTRA: T-bar auto, low kilometres, a very attractive vehicle, great first car ................ ONLY $14,890 • O6 HONDA JAZZ: 4 doors, very low kilometres, airconditioning, a good reliable little runabout. WAS $15,990...................................................................NOW REDUCED TO $13,990 • 09 HOLDEN BARINA HATCH: Travelled only 27,000 klms, just like new, save save save, great value .......$11,495 • 04 KIA CARNIVAL: 7 seater passenger van, heaps of room, comfortable, perfect for the large family ........ $8,990 • HOLDEN VECTRA GL EQUIPE: Auto sedan, 4 cylinder, one owner from new, great value ............................ $5,490 • FORD FALCON XR6 SEDAN: With Tickford body kit, very stylish with special motor ................................... $4,990

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES • 11 MITSUBISHI TRITON GLR 4X4 DUALCAB: Turbo diesel ute, plenty of factory warranty, drastically reduced to only ............................................................................................. $32,890 DRIVEAWAY • 10 FORD TRANSIT VAN: Very well maintained, diesel, bull bar, great buying.................................. ONLY $22,990 • 05 NISSAN NAVARA DX: Turbo diesel 4x4 singlecab ute, low kilometres, ready to go..............................$16,990 • 08 HOLDEN COLORADO 4X2 UTE: Airconditioning, only 61,000 kilometres, the car would look good on a showroom floor ................................................................................................. ONLY $12,990 • 06 NISSAN X-TRAIL: 40th anniversay model, auto, well maintained, very economical .............................$11,990 • 02 FORD COURIER: 4x4 dualcab ute, powerful diesel motor, ideal for town and country ..........................$10,990 • 00 HOLDEN RODEO: 4x4 dualcab ute, powerful diesel motor, carry rack, tow bar, bull bar ......................... $9,490

WE BUY CARS FOR CASH! • ALL OUR USED CAR PRICES ARE DRIVEAWAY PRICES... DON’T PAY ANYMORE!! VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.hilandford.com.au

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TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PHONE 40914777 AFTER HOURS: TOM 0418 183 222 or SAM COOK 0447 923 552

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313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698

www.mareebamm.com.au

DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES* > 13 Mazda 6 GJ Atenza Auto Diesel Demo ........................................................$46,990 > 09 Mazda 3 MPS Manual Hatchback ............................................................... $27,950 > 06 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS Diesel Auto 7 Seater ................................................$26,950 > 10 Mazda 3 SP 25 Manual Hatch, Only 35,000 Kilometres............................... $24,950 > 09 Honda Accord Euro Auto Sedan ................................................................. $19,950 > 07 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Dualcab .......................................................... $19,950 > 08 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Singlecab.........................................................$17,950 > 08 Mazda 6 Limited Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $15,950 > 08 Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 Manual Singlecab ....................................................... $14,950 > 07 Toyota Hilux 4x2 Singlecab .......................................................................... $10,950 > 05 Mazda 6 Limited Auto Sedan ........................................................................ $9,950 > 08 Holden Viva Auto Sedan................................................................................ $9,950 > 01 Nissan Pathfinder Auto Wagon ...................................................................... $9,950 > 03 Mazda Bravo B2600 4x2 Extracab ................................................................$8,950 > 07 Toyota Yaris YR Manual Sedan ......................................................................$8,950 > 04 Holden Commodore Executive Auto Sedan .................................................. $6,950 > 03 Ford Focus CL Manual Sedan ....................................................................... $6,950 > 99 Mitsubishi Magna Manual XS Tourer.............................................................. $5,950 SOLD

HUGE RANGE COMING SOON! > 09 Mitsubishi Outlander Activ 4x4 Auto Wagon > 09 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Auto Wagon > 03 Nissan Navara 4x4 ST-R Manual Dualcab > 09 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX Auto Wagon > 90 Nissan Patrol Modified Dualcab > 09 Toyota Landcruiser V8 4x4 Singlecab

BONUS 12 MONTHS WARRANTY ON SELECTED USED VEHICLES *All prices inclusive of Government Statutory Charges

NEW 2013 mazda 3 NEO $19,990 FROM

DRIVEAWAY

313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamazda.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698