The Express Newspaper 13 November 2013 by Carlo Portella

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Too close to call Gilmore edges ahead with postal votes to decide Mayoral race

By Ryan Groube

Tom Gilmore catches his breath at home on Sunday after the November 9 election and, inset, Mick Borzi and his wife Elsa cast their votes. Pictures: Peter Roy

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TOM Gilmore is a narrow frontrunner over Mick Borzi in a Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) election that is set to go down to the wire. At deadline, the Electoral Commission Queensland (ECQ) website showed little more than a percentage point separated the two political warriors. Mr Gilmore had 5,283 votes to Mr Borzi’s 5,136 for a lead of 147. All booths are in and have been counted and recounted, with about 300 outstanding postal ballots to determine the Mayoral race. Postal votes can be received until November 19. Given the tightness of the race the formal announcement of the winner won’t be made until after the final vote comes in. Late on election night, Mr Gilmore held a 247 vote lead with The Express receiving a series of text messages from sources claiming Mr Borzi could not claw back the difference. The Express understands that during the recount on Sunday, 100 votes had been counted for Mr Gilmore instead of Mr Borzi with the margin narrowing. The day after the election, Mr Gilmore said that

should he get over the line the coming two years was pivotal for the future of the Shire. “There has probably never been a more important time in our community’s history. We now must heal that hurt and close the gate on all the things that were said in the past,” he said. “The community must now come together with the one essential goal of making the Mareeba Shire an enormously successful, proud and wonderful place that it has always been.” On Sunday afternoon, Mr Borzi said it was unlikely that he would be able to finish over the top of Mr Gilmore but refused to concede until the final figures came in. “I accept the decision of the voters and at this stage it is highly unlikely that I will win the election,” he said. “I would like to thank all who supported me and ‘Your Team’ throughout the campaign. I have always accepted the jury’s verdict.” The make-up of the rest of the MSC had yet to be determined by deadline with less than 50 per cent of the vote counted. Local Government Minister David Crisafulli spoke to The Express after the election. He said that all elected representatives needed to be ready to “hit the ground running” on January 1, 2014.

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$75,000 raised by walkers By Ryan Groube THE creaks and aches of tired legs was eased somewhat following the announcement the 2013 Tablelands Relay for Life raised $75,000 for cancer research and support services. On Sunday morning, about 450 walkers from 33 teams continued their non-stop route of the Atherton Show Grounds as part of a Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) fund-raiser that had begun 18 hours earlier. Among the fading, but resilient, walkers on Sunday morning were Jenny Todd and Janet Stonage from the ‘Swap It Don’t Stop It’ team. Pushing their team mascot ‘Ranga’, an orange dog mounted on wheels, the pair conceded that they were starting to slow down but had every confidence in making it through to the end of the relay at 9am. “His [Ranga’s] wheels are starting to get a bit wobbly,” Jenny said. “Yeah, a bit like the rest of us,” Jenny quipped. At 8.50am all teams took to the circuit one last time before the close of the event at 9am before delivering an enthusiastic countdown from 10 seconds to the end of the Relay. Tablelands Relay for Life chair Leon Tunnie told the gathered crowd that although they had collected $75,000 – late donations and uncounted money is expected to tip the fund-raising tally to $100,000.

Mareeba Relay for Life team Sisterhood were the top fund-raisers at the 2013 Tablelands Relay for Life, pictured with Tablelands Relay chair Leon Tunnie. “It [$100,000] is a huge result,” Mr Tunnie told The Express. “Over the five years we have been running the Tablelands Relay for Life our community has donated a combined total of more than $800,000. “This event is all about saying ‘No’ to cancer and every year our Tableland community shines.” Mareeba team ‘Sisterhood’ again topped the fund-raising charts, raising about $14,000. Team member Rita Conroy said the team collected money for the event year round. “We know it is for a good cause but we also have fun while we are doing it [fund-raising],” Ms Conroy said. “All of this money goes to helping cancer victims and everyone knows someone who has it.” CCQ representative Taryn Atique applauded the

Mt Molloy school performance ‘flawless’ By Boyd Robertson The performance of 12 Angry Pigs by the students of Mt Molloy State School at the Julatten One Act Festival at Geraghty Park on Saturday night was a great success, attracting a crowd of about 200 people. Twelve Angry Pigs, a one-act-play originally written by Wade Bradford, merges classic film Twelve Angry Men and fairytale The Three Little Pigs. The play sets up a tense jury-room clash of wills between porcine jurors deciding the fate of the Big Bad Wolf, on trial for property destruction after blowing down two pig houses. Legal advice provided to The Express also indicates that the Wolf could also be up for attempted murder and stalking, given his attempt to chase and eat the pigs. While it would seem to be a cut-and-dry case, debates over the reliability of witnesses and possible media bias between the jurors soon make a pig’s ear of things.

Guest appearances by Little Boy Blue, Little Red Riding Hood and other fairytale characters also feature. The entire student body of Mt Molloy Primary School was involved in the production, with 26 students from Prep to Year 7 taking the stage throughout the play. Pete Chepillod from the Julatten Theatre Group volunteered as producer and director, and said the students had put in a great effort to have to play ready in time. “We’ve had only about three weeks of preparation,” Mr Chepillod said. “The kids have put in a great effort to put it all together in such a short time; we’ve had very intense rehearsals and preparation. “It’s a great play, the humour is made for both children and adults and there’s twists in the story so it tricks the mind a bit.” Mr Chepillod said the students were “flawless in their performance” and that the production had been “extremely wellreceived”

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efforts of the Tableland community. “It has been very good. Team numbers were a little down but we weren’t down in spirit or atmosphere,” she said. “We are well on track to hit the $100,000 mark which is an incredible effort given the size of the Tableland community and given how generous they have been in the past. The money that we raise through Relay goes towards cancer research and to funding support services for people with the disease.” Throughout the event, walkers were kept entertained with a Rock ‘n’ Roll dance workshop, a talent quest and a huge scavenger hunt as well as performances from the region’s best musicians. Photos from the event can be found on page 11.

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Economic snapshot ‘sobering’ By Ryan Groube ABOUT half of all Tableland businesses are turning over less than $100,000 a year as four out of 10 locals struggle to make ends meet on an annual wage of less than $20,800. The “sobering” figures are contained in a 64-page economic snapshot of the region, released with little fanfare by Tablelands Futures Corporation (TFC) on November 5. TFC is the Tablelands peak regional development organisation, funded by the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) and made up of an unpaid board of directors from business and industry. Chair of TFC Michael Lawrence said the report Our economy, our future brings together the most up-to-date economic and industry data. Mr Lawrence was unapologetic about releasing an economic report that shows that the region is lagging behind not only Australian and Queensland benchmarks but also other rural areas. “It does more harm than good if we try and paint a picture that we don’t have,” Mr Lawrence said. “This report ensures that all the relevant stakeholders from government to industry and to business know what is going on in our region. Without knowing there is nothing we can do to address these issues.” Key findings in the report show labour force participation – a percentage of working age people who are employed or looking for work – at 54.7 per cent, well behind regional Queensland (60.9 per cent) and Australian (61.4 per cent) benchmarks. The median weekly income for a worker on the Tableland is $451 a week, $102 less per week compared with other areas in regional Queensland and $261 less than the Australian average. Unemployment on the Tableland (10.3 per cent) is almost double the State average (5.9 per cent) while 2133 people travel outside the region for work compared with 1075 that travel to the Tableland. The majority of the figures used in the report are drawn from Australian Bureau of Statistics information released during

the final quarter of 2012. Despite having made on the record comments welcoming the report at its launch, TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long declined to comment on the findings to The Express. In a brief statement, Cr Lee Long said: “This report needs to be carefully studied and all factors looked at in context. Until that has happened, no informed comment can be made.” Member for Cook David Kempton said the Tableland had come a long way since the figures had been released but conceded more needed to be done. “We know that if we can restore confidence and create the conditions for growth then businesses will start to employ more people,” he said. “There’s clear evidence businesses believe conditions are improving in the region and they have a positive outlook for the next 12 months.” A Mareeba Chamber of Commerce spokesperson said while the data contained in the report was concerning there was a sense of optimism in the local business community. “Local businesses have expressed growth in the past six months which is strong indication that things are on the move,” “While Mareeba does have a few empty shops in the main street – these do not all reflect business closure but more business expansion and new developments. In the past month I can name three new businesses opening in Mareeba alone – this alone shows confidence. “The low annual business turnover could contribute to quite a few things such as home-based businesses, hobby farms and family-run businesses.” Mr Lawrence said the report was “a starting point” and that there was further space to expand on the investment opportunities within the region on an industry by industry basis. He said TFC are looking for feedback, particularly if people feel key data had been omitted. The report will have a limited print run and is available online by following the links at http://www.tablelandsfutures.com

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club news Monthly catch-up with the mareeba LIONS CLUB Thinking of joining a service club. Give Lions two hands and become part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Phone the membership director Gilbert today. Lions from Mareeba, Mossman, Atherton and Malanda as well as other Far Northern Clubs were recently involved in World Sight Day. Chairman of the World Sight Day committee Tom Braes said the day was a huge success. Free eye screenings were conducted at the Mossman primary school and at St Augustine’s Catholic school for prep children and at the Mossman Shire Hall for the community at large. 80 children and 80 adults were screened. This screening has proven critical in the detection of eye conditions which would otherwise have gone undetected. Of the 80 adults screened 2530% had deficiencies identified, and 50% of those identified had significant problems that if left untreated could have led to loss of sight. Of the 80 children screened, 20 needed follow up investigation. Lions International Foundation in conjunction with partners Essilor Australia and Scholastic Australia made a number of donations to the community intended to assist with eye care and children’s reading. In particular over $13,000.00 was given to Cairns Hospital for specialist eye equipment, $5,000.00 each to low vision eye clinics in Mackay, Townsville and Cairns, $1750.00 to each of the Port Douglas, Mossman, St Augustine’s, and Kuranda schools for children’s books, $5,000.00 to Mossman Hospital for specialist eye equipment, and a motor vehicle to Mossman Hospital to transport to Cairns people who might otherwise be unable to afford the cost of transport to Cairns and therefore go without specialist eye treatment. Already the donated bus has proven popular with 2 loads booked to take patients to Cairns for follow-up treatment, a great result and proof that the Lions donated bus will really make a difference.

Lion John and Lioness Delsi DeLai were named Communitarians of the Year at the Chamber of Commerce annual Business Awards. Congratulations to John, Delsi and Gary. Congratulations also to all other nominees and the Chamber of Commerce for hosting such an important event. You can give someone the gift of sight simply by donating your used eye glasses to Mareeba Lions Mareeba Lions continues to collect glasses and hearing aids to be cleaned, graded and distributed to other less fortunate people in third world countries. If you have any old eye glasses or hearing aids then Lions will be only too pleased to recycle them for you. Although membership of Lions is by invitation you are invited to enquire about joining this great international humanitarian organisation. It is not hard to become a Lion. Fellowship, Good times, Meeting people, Building lasting friendships, Service to the community, Learning new skills, Leadership and personal development - these are some of the reasons we are the Lions. If you want to be part of this great humanitarian organisation contact membership chairman Gilbert Teitzel on 4092 8066. Lions meet in Mareeba at the Mareeba RSL at 6.30 pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

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from Mareeba to Atherton, potentially as a worst-case scenario, the additional de-amalgamation cost could be up to $538,000,” a report to the November 7 TRC meeting said. The TRC is the only one of the four de-amalgamating councils to be facing this cost. The report to council conceded that the TRC, the de-amalgamation proponents and Queensland Treasury Corporation had all overlooked the expense. Mareeba Shire Council transfer manager Rod Ferguson said that the issue had come as a surprise but that “there is no way around it”. The travel entitlement is capped at 26 weeks. The section was originally included in the EBA so as to not penalise staff that were forced to temporarily cover positions in other parts of the region.

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Queensland’s opposition has identified the electorate of Cook as a key battleground as Labor moves to recover from its crippling defeat at the 2012 State election. Despite the next State election not being due until mid-2015, Labor has pulled the trigger early in pre-selecting Billy Gordon as its candidate for the sprawling far northern seat. Opposition leader Annastacia Palaszczuk travelled to the far north on November 6 to unveil the Innisfailraised, father of five as its candidate. Mr Gordon was the third candidate pre-selected last week by Labor, following the announcement of former Attorney-General Kerry Shine and Gail Hislop in the seats of Toowoomba North and Burleigh respectively. Cook had been held by Labor since 1977 before David Kempton defeated Jason O’Brien in 2012. Mr Kempton holds the seat by 3.3 per cent. Speaking to The Express in Mareeba, Ms Palaszczuk said it was vital Labor got “candidates in the field” early on so they could build their profile and provide an alternative. “We need people out there meeting with and talking to as many people as possible,” she said. “This is a long, hard road back for Labor; we were dealt a horrific blow in the last election and left only with seven sitting members. “I’m not taking anything for granted, but anything is possible in Queensland and I absolutely believe that Billy can win this seat – you’ll also see a lot more of me up here supporting Billy and the other candidates.” Mr Gordon already has a strong profile in the far north, having stood unsuccessfully for the Federal seat of Leichhardt against long-time MP Warren Entsch. Despite failing to win the seat, Mr Gordon secured 32.57 per cent of the primary vote. Mr Gordon said he has a close connection with Mareeba having done some of his education in the town as well as having previously worked with Q.I.T.E and at the local TAFE. 4 : 2 3 : 2 3 PM AEST His early platform sticks with the core Labor val-

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Mayor’s Christmas Appeal underway By Boyd Robertson The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)’s Mayor’s Christmas appeal makes the festive season a little brighter for those who otherwise might miss out by raising money to donate hampers of food to needy families. Hampers are distributed by charity groups and community service organisations around the Tableland including the Salvation Army, St Vincent’s De Paul and Blue Care Mareeba among many others. TRC mayor Rosa Lee Long has urged the community to remember their charitable spirits and support the appeal this Christmas. “I invite everyone who is able to take on the spirit of Christmas and join with the Tablelands Regional Council to make the festive season easier for those in

need,” she said. “It is meant to be a time of happiness and togetherness, not a time to be worrying about having enough basic food in the kitchen. “I urge everyone to support the appeal by sending in a donation.” Donations for the appeal can be made at Council service centres in Mareeba, Atherton, Herberton, Malanda and Kuranda Library. Those further away can also help by making out a cheque payable to ‘Mayor’s Christmas Appeal’ and sending it to PO Box 154, Mareeba 4880. Donations are tax deductible but Council can only accept financial contributions, not food or other items. Last year Tablelanders donated $11,177 to the appeal, enough for 237 hampers to be distributed.

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Skyrail gets message from the Queen Skyrail human resources co-ordinator Narelle Merritt holds the 2014 Commonwealth Games Baton in a cableway gondola. By Boyd Robertson Kuranda tourism icon Skyrail Rainforest Cableway got some international attention on November 4 when it became part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay. The baton, which contains a message from Queen Elizabeth and is passed from carrier to carrier across the Commonwealth Territories ahead of the games, travelled aboard a Skyrail gondola from Cairns to Red Peak Station. It was also carried through Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and flown over the Great Barrier Reef to Green Island. Skyrail managing director Max Shepherd said hosting part of the relay was a “major coup” for the company and for far northern Queensland in general. “I think it’s fantastic, it’s definitely a coup for tourism here,” he said. “To have the baton come through far northern Queensland, Cairns and especial-

ly Skyrail is unbelievable – we’ve already had the Olympic Torch come through a few years ago and now we have this happening.” “I couldn’t have designed the package better myself – it shows off the rainforest and the mountains with us, it shows off the Reef by going out to Green Island and it also shows everyone the Indigenous culture aspects through Tjapukai.” The Commonwealth Games are described as the third-biggest international athletics event in the world behind the Olympics and Asian Games. Sportspeople from the Commonwealth of Nations - the former territories of the British Empire - come together to compete not only in Olympic-type events like running, high jump and javelin but also sports like lawn bowls. The baton covers 190,000 kilometres across 70 different nations and territories on its 288-day journey, starting from Buckingham Palace in London and finishing in Glasgow for the opening of the Games on July 23, 2014.

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Assistant Minister for Volunteering Ted Malone presents Georgetown SES controller Julie Dance an award for the small units response to the fatal car crash of Constable Casey Blain.

Volunteers recognised with awards By Ryan Groube DECKED out in orange overalls, about 140 far northerners who volunteer with the State Emergency Services (SES) were recognised at an awards ceremony on the shores of Lake Tinaroo on Saturday. The regional awards presentation marked the beginning of National SES Week celebrations with a Mareeba family and one of the far north’s smallest units taking out major awards. Georgetown’s SES group, which has 10 active members, won the Operational Response of the Year award for their efforts in responding to the single vehicle crash that claimed the life of Constable Casey Blain on March 29. Emergency Management Queensland area director Darryl Camp refused to go into the specifics of the operation but said the small SES unit had gone “above and beyond” what was required. “In small towns our road crash rescue teams are the first responders for their community because there are no red trucks out in those areas,” he said. “That group of volunteers did what they did out of a sense of commitment to their community.” The awards also recognised long and meritorious service to the SES with four members of the Bell family from Mareeba receiving medals for more than 25 years of service. Grant and John Bell joined the SES in July 1985 before their better halves – Jody and Valda – signed up the following year. Grant said it was nice to have received the recognition: “but it is not why we do it. It is just a nice sort of thing that comes around once every five years.” Other major award winners included: Susan Fineham from Buchan Point (Member of the Year), Trinity Beach SES Unit (Unit of the Year) while SES Week awards were presented to Nola Coates, Jessica Mason-Hamilton, Andrew Herrington, John Parsons, Rodney Wallace and Karen Weston.

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Mr Camp said: “We don’t pay our volunteers not because they are worthless, it is because they are priceless.” Assistant Minister for Volunteering Ted Malone was the guest speaker at the event and was charged with presenting award winners with their plaques and medals. “The presentations we are making today are to recognise our volunteers for the job that they do so well,” Mr Malone told The Express. “I joined the SES back in 1967 and while I am no longer an active member I understand and empathise with what the SES does and I recognise the role they play in some of our toughest times.” Mr Malone also handed over seven flood boats and a new Isuzu truck to SES units from Cairns and surrounding areas at the ceremony with a combined value of more than $500,000. “Cardwell, Mossman, Kuranda, Mission Beach, Yarrabah, Mt Garnet and Tully SES Units all received new flood boats,” he said. “The Cairns SES Unit also received a new Isuzu dual cab truck worth more than $93,000. This truck was funded through the Support Our Heroes Election Commitment.” Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) Northern Region Director Wayne Coutts said the new truck and flood boats would strengthen volunteer capabilities to assist the community wherever and whenever they were needed. “This equipment will assist the SES to attend even more incidents across Northern Region, including flood and storm response during the wet season and assisting police with search operations,” Mr Coutts said. National SES Week is run from November 9-17 as an opportunity to recognise SES volunteers for the role they play in serving the community during cyclones, floods and other emergencies. A full list of winners will be uploaded to The Express Facebook page.

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theregion Kempton inspects fire station progress Member for Cook David Kempton and senior firefighters inspected the progress of construction of the new Mareeba Fire Station last week. The $2 million station is expected to be completed by February 2014. Mr Kempton said the firies were impressed with how the building was progressing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great to see construction running ahead of schedule for this much-needed facility.â&#x20AC;? Boost for health services in Malanda Tablelands Regional Council has voted unanimously in favour of a new medical centre at Malanda. At its most recent meeting Council considered a material change of use application for a site at 2 Angus St, Malanda to take it from a residential classification to a business premises. In a report to Council on the application, Council planners indicated the site had a sealed and kerbed road frontage and was adjacent to Eacham Place park. The proposed medical centre would be contained within the existing building, a maximum of four medical and two support staff were expected, and no after hours service would be operated. Council voted unanimously in favour of the application. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a pleasure to see additional medical services coming to the Tablelands,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Rosa Lee Long said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am sure residents in the Malanda area will be happy to have better access to GP support.â&#x20AC;? The report indicated physiotherapy would also be offered.

Spike in tourism numbers Visitors at Tablelands Regional Council Visitor Information Centres reached their highest total since 2008 in the July-September quarter of this year. The information was included in a report to Tablelands Regional Council at its most recent meeting. Visitor numbers totalled 86,226. The report showed steady increases in visitor numbers for the same quarter dating back to 2011, and a marked increase over 2008, when 60,000 visitors were recorded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The report indicates that the new Malanda Visitor Information Centre has contributed to the latest result,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Rosa Lee Long said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, I believe the dedication of our staff and our wonderful volunteers at all the VICs is a major factor. In the report, the role of the Atherton VIC as an agent for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service campsite booking was identified as extremely popular now that no online campsite bookings were available in Queensland. Kuranda Visitor Information Centre is awaiting finalisation of tenders for construction of a new facility while work on developing the potential of touch screens for archiving and presenting local stories continued. The Mareeba Heritage Centre attracted almost 150 people to the Opening of the Carrierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arms, part of a new street facade at the museum. A temporary Visitors Information Centre was established during the Cycle Queensland tour of the Tablelands, taking bookings for tours and accommodation as well as information and advice to cyclists. Also included in the report was an indication that Recreational Vehicle traveller numbers to the area have increased 21 per cent over last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our region has a great environment, wonderful landscape, top attractions and a network of Visitor Information Centres that help tourists make the most of their stay,â&#x20AC;? Councillor Lee Long said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An annual visitor survey has shown 75 per cent of respondents indicating they would extend their stay after visiting a VIC in our region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a great indication of the valuable contribution all of our VICS make to our tourist industry and regional economy.â&#x20AC;?

Cooktown Croc caught on camera This great photograph was taken by Cook Shire Council worker Patrick Wilson. In the past week Cooktown locals and rangers have reported an â&#x20AC;&#x153;alarmingâ&#x20AC;? increase in crocodile sightings. Since last Friday, the Queensland Parks & Wildlife crew have caught and sent away two crocodiles to Edward River Croc Farm (Pormpuraaw). One was 2.7 metres long, the other 3.7 metres. A trap has been reset to catch a four metre alpha male and the 2.4 metre crocodile, pictured. Mr Wilson took the photo during his lunch break at the Cooktown waterfront. A spokesperson from Cook Shire Council implored people to heed the advice of warning signs. Time to nominate great Aussies NOMINATIONS are open for the 2014 Tablelands Regional Council Australia Day awards and new Mareeba Shire Council Australia Day awards. Categories for both Councils are Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Event of the Year, Senior and Junior Sports awards, Sports Administrator, Cultural, Community Service, Development Commerce and Quiet Achiever. Nomination forms are available at Council service centres at Atherton, Herberton, Malanda, Mareeba and Kuranda and from Shire libraries, as well as on the website at www.trc.qld.gov.au Conditions apply. Entries close 4.30pm on January 10, 2014. Winners will be announced at the annual Australia Day celebrations, to be held in 2014 at the Atherton International Club on Sunday, 26 January 2013 and, for the new MSC, at the Mareeba International Club. Entries applying to the new MSC that are made before 1 January 2014 will be passed to the new Council once it is in place.

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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You may have a problem with someone you live with if you don’t include them in your gathering. You’re in the mood to spend money. You will have a problem dealing with groups.

Taurus

Wednesday 13th

Max 32o Min 21o Tide Times 0011 0.59 0635 2.47 1219 0.93 1840 2.64

Thursday 14th

Friday 15th

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Tide Times 0121 0.44 0758 2.72 1343 0.96 1948 2.44

Tide Times 0047 0.49 0719 2.63 1303 0.93 1917 2.55

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

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Tide Times 0225 0.48 0906 2.74 1458 1.12 2038 2.18

Tide Times 0256 0.56 0938 2.68 1535 1.24 2103 2.04

Max 28o Min 19o

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.

Take part in stimulating debates that will allow you to show off your intelligence. A change in position could be better than you thought. Be careful when dealing with superiors. May 22 to June 21

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Pickled Red Onion

Ingredients

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July 23 to Aug 22

C R O S S

You may find that your quick wit and charm will help you in obtaining allies. Travel opportunities should be your first choice. Avoid functions that will bring you in contact with those you find difficult to get along with. Aug 23 - Sept 23

Old friends may not like your choices. You need an outlet that will not only stimulate you but also challenge your intelligence as well. Deception is apparent.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

WORD

Someone left a real mess for you to sift through. You can get into self awareness groups or look into physical enhancement programs. Your professional attitude will not go unnoticed.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Educational pursuits should help you develop your hobbies. Try to deal with the problems of those less fortunate; however, don’t allow them to make unreasonable demands. Don’t be too eager to spend what’s left over; more unexpected expenses are evident.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You can make financial gains through your unique and creative approach to business. Rest and relaxation may be required; minor health problems will prevail if you don’t watch your diet.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

It’s hard to stay mad if the object of the anger refuses to react. Authority figures may be less than accommodating if you have done something deceitful. Be careful not to exaggerate when interacting with your lover.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Amethyst

Fuchsia

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Aqua

Gold

Lilac

Red

Black

Green

Magenta

Violet

Blue

Hot Pink

Mauve

White

Coral

Indigo

Orange

Yellow

Emerald

Ivory

Pink

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.””

-Bernard M. Baruch

Puzzle solutions 6th November

You may have difficulties with foreigners. Don’t argue with family. Older relatives may make unreasonable demands. You will be too quick to point your finger at your mate.

Pisces

Tide Times 0325 0.68 1011 2.58 1612 1.36 2126 1.89

Blanch the onion slices by submerging them in boiling water for three minutes. Then shock them in a cold water bath for 3 minutes so they don’t over cook. Then stuff them into your prepared jar. Meanwhile, heat the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper and bay leaf in a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved and everything is just starting to simmer. Do not cook too long or evaporation will ruin your ratios. Pour the vinegar mixture over the onions in a jar. Let cool to room temperature on the counter. Put in the refrigerator over night and they are ready to eat.

Concentrate on work or make changes to yourself. You will need to spend extra time sorting through your work. You won’t be admired at home if you haven’t been taking care of your share of the work.

Virgo

Max 29o Min 19o

Method

Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur. Relatives may not be telling you the whole truth about a family situation. Your creative ideas must be put to good use.

Leo

Tuesday 19th

1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup water 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1-2 bay leaves 2 large red onion (peeled and sliced thin) 1 large Jar

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

Max 29o Min 19o

Feb 20 to March 20

Don’t be taken advantage of by any fast talking salesperson trying to part you from your cash. Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arguments.

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Relay for Life - Atherton Saturday November 9 and Sunday November 10, 2013

Above, the Hawaiian Walkers team from Mareeba State High School and below, Stef Dallapozza, Kate Branich and young Ava Goodrich

Emily Williams and Tara Crockett from Malanda High School pass the time between laps with the old faithful Hula Hoops on Sunday morning

Josh Wickham walked with the Bandana Beach Party team

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RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS

The new film at The Rising Sun Cinema this week is About Time. A comedy drama about time travel, with a good bit of romance in the mix as well . It's one of those delightful feel good films that are in such short supply at the moment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this makes it magic cinema entertainment . Bill Nighy and Rachel McAdams are in the starring roles Also continuing are the excellent Blue Jasmin, with Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin, as well as the high octane drama Rush, which is also based on a true story. We can certainly recommend these two films to anyone who appreciates a quality movie. Finally, Thor - The Dark World continues for its third great final week at The Rising Sun.

Dans Le Noir, a pitch-black London restaurant experience in which guests socialise with each other "in the dark". The love scene that starts so awkwardly but improves with every rewind of the clock takes us, the audience into its confidence, and we become part of Tim's secret as he tries to influence his fate and those involved. The script is finely tuned and so is the execution, while the performances are pitch perfect. Gleeson (son of Brendan) is wonderfully self-effacing in a role that is another version of Hugh Grant's charming, stumbling Englishman. McAdams, with her dimples and feminine manner is lovely as Mary, while Nighy is wonderfully off-beat as only Nighy (and Bill Murray) can be. All the supporting cast is good too: each character rings out the notes of truth. There are loads of laughs and it feels as though we are in the company of friends. But there are surprises too, the biggest of which is the way the emotional textures ripen to develop into something richer when you least expect it. If you loved Four Weddings and Love Actually, you will also love this warm, funny and uplifting film that champions living each moment to the max.

THOR: THE DARK WORLD - Faced with an enemy that even Odin

(Anthony Hopkins) and the fantastic realm of Asgard cannot withstand, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

3. Here they compete viciously against each other until Lauda's superior business acumen and surgeon like precision behind the wheel propels him all the way to Formula 1; eventually landing him the number one spot at Ferrari. However it's not long before unruly golden boy James Hunt fights his way into Formula 1, and into the hearts of a nation, dramatically seizing the world championship from Lauda and proving to the critics, and more importantly himself, that there is real substance beneath his stylish exterior. Polar opposites pitted against each other in the most dangerous sport in the world, Hunt and Lauda are pushed to the breaking point of their physical and psychological endurance.

BLUE JASMINE -

When she loses everything after her husband Hal (Alec Baldwin), is revealed as a scam artists, Park Avenue high society wife Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) is forced to slum it with her blue-collar sister Ginger (Sally Hawkins) in San Francisco. She struggles to build a new life without her husband's illegally-obtained wealth and without the emotional stability she craves.

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The LAND From family to corporate farms

The future of growing rice on the Tablelands

By Ryan Groube Shrinking profit margins could see the agricultural base on the Tableland shift from family farms to large corporate farming according to Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association chair Joe Moro. Mr Moro’s comments follow the release of an economic snapshot of the region which shows more than half (54 per cent) of all farming businesses on the Tableland are turning over less than $100,000 each year. The Our economy, our future report, released by regional development group Tablelands Futures Corporation shows that while agriculture remains the areas key industry – with a gross value of production of $404 million a year, many within the industry are under stress. Since 2006, the number of people the sector employs has contracted by 96 jobs while the workforce aged between 30 and 34 has declined by 392. Of the 1429 farming businesses on the Tableland, 570 are turning over less than $50,000 annually with a further 207 turning over less than $100,000. Mr Moro said the ageing generation of farmers were renowned for their stubbornness in “sticking it out” but that many family farms had been dying a “slow death” for decades. The Tablelands Futures Corporation report is available by following the links at http://www.tablelandsfutures.com/

Blue Ribbon Rice operations manager Steve Rogers at the grower information night on November 6. By Boyd Robertson

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met with failure but Blue Ribbon operations manager Steven Rogers said his company had a finely-tuned set of instructions for growers to make sure their crop was successful. Key points Mr Rogers wanted to make during the presentation was that rice did not need to be grown in water and that careful control over fertilizer levels and timing were critical to a healthy crop. His efforts appear to have convinced several farmers to try growing rice in the coming seasons. Nick Reynolds from Innot Enterprises

currently grows maize and peanuts at Innot Hot Springs, and said he was seriously considering starting a rice crop. “I think if you’re serious in this business you have to explore all the options, so I think we’ll give it a go,” he said. “Of course you take what these guys are saying with a grain of salt but I think rice is definitely one of those options. “A lot of people in the world eat rice and if we claim to be living in the new food bowl of Australia then we’d better start taking advantage of what we can do here.”

No significant change to cattle sale figures Mareeba Combined Agents penned a total of 542 head of Prime and Store cattle for this week’s market. Numbers increased by 157 head for the better finished Bullocks, Cows remained unchanged and heavy Slaughter Bulls gained a few cents. Steers suitable for the Local

Trade sold to values slightly higher than last week and Bullocks suitable for the Export Slaughter trade improved by as much as 4 c/ kg for the best on offer. Cows suitable for the Local Wholesale market rose by 6 c/ kg and returned a healthier average than the previous week. Cows suitable for the Export

Slaughter trade gained in value with some very heavy cows selling to rates 1-2 c/ kg above last week’s top of 132 c/ kg. No change in rates for Heavy Slaughter Bulls but a few sales went to 6 c/ kg dearer than last week. Store cattle were mixed in quality and met with limited competition.

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Welcome to Country Road Estate, Mareeba There aren’t many areas on the Tablelands where can you buy a one acre blocks at the starting price of a mere $125,000. You’d almost have to ask yourself “Why buy a 1000sq meter allotment, when for a bit more money I can get four times as much land”? Country Road Estate is on the Cairns side of Mareeba, which makes the distance to Smithfield a mere 35 minute drive, and three quarters of an hour to Cairns city centre. The estate enjoys a superior setting away from the main road, as you turn into the estate, the half kilometre drive takes you past a small dam that is often frequented by a various bird species and leads you to the top of the hill. The front lots shown in the photos have this view over the lake towards the west, where the sunsets are a site to behold and in the mornings hot air balloons at times land near the lake. Although most blocks are level, the land is partially undulating with almost every block having selected trees left on them. The breezes are noticeable all day cooling the hot midday temperatures and the claim of 300 sunny days a year is a pleasant fact. Nights are at least three to six degrees cooler than Cairns and there is very little humidity. The major benefit of living here is that there are no worries of cyclones or flooding. So, if you are in the market for a block of land, I would strongly recommend taking a drive up to the estate, get out of your car to enjoy the breeze and views. In the meantime if you have any questions give Jill a call on 0402 070 373, or you may want to check out the website countryroadestatemareeba.com.au

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PROPERTY Kendall187 on 203 Proposed house and land package* – Tropic Coast Homes at The Rise MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES WALK TO COLES • 2 BEDROOM CONCRETE BLOCK UNIT • BEDROOMS HAVE BUILT-INS • NEAR NEW KITCHEN • OPEN PLAN LIVING • AIRCONDITIONING & FANS • SINGLE CARPORT

$220,000 (SEE WEBSITE - U5) 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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OPEN HOME!

Kendall is a gorgeous girl, featuring a very well laid out floor plan, comprising of 187m2 of open plan design. Perfectly positioned and oozing attractive street appeal, this Tropic Coast Home screams quality and style. From the Portico Entrance and entry, right through to the spacious rear patio, Kendall has been designed to utilize this stunning block, and surrounding views to its full potential. There are so many benefits included in this package – four bedrooms, three with built- ins, spacious family bathroom, ensuite to the master, carpeted and walk-in-robe. The trendy Kitchen includes a cook top, oven, range hood and you design your own colour scheme. Spacious quality tiled living areas, open plan design throughout the whole home, well thought out and ideal for the family or entertaining. All in a tranquil family friendly environment. The Tropical style patio has been designed to enjoy the breez-

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es, and compliments the spacious back yard which provides an abundance of room for the kids to play, plus plenty of room for a pool and a shed. Proposed package on Lot 203, 4052m2 at The Rise Country Estate, packaged at $344,000, based on land price of $125,000 and House $219,000. Don't delay. Enquire for more information today – we offer a variety of stunning plans you can choose from to build on the block of your choice. Contact Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 920, debbie@amarooparkestate.com.au, or visit us on the web- www.amarooparkestate.com.au * House & Land are sold on separate contracts. Tropic Coast Homes BSA 1089966. (All illustrations and plans are a guide and may change without notice.)

Be quick – this immaculate duplex will not last long with no body corporate fees

Country Road Estate

EMERALD END ROAD, MAREEBA: $125,000 - $235,000

ACREAGE LOTS

FROM 3500m2 TO 9500m2

• TOWN WATER • UNDERGROUND POWER • SEALED ROADS Lots 1, 2, 22, 23, 24 and 25 have views over this lake and park to Mareeba. Choice of 16 level and undulating lots, most with selected trees on them.

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This immaculate duplex has been lovingly renovated to create a light filled and spacious home. It is perfect for those who like a low maintenance lifestyle and the convenience of being centrally located. Enjoy the lifestyle that this location affords and use the facilities right at your door step Inside you will find a well presented home in immaculate condition that has two bedrooms, two separate living areas, a roomy kitchen plus home office, or craft room. Polished timber floors complete the modern finishes allowing for easy cleaning and maintenance. This home is ready for you to move right into with no money to spend because it's all been done for you. Take advantage of this fantastic location. You

get two houses for the price of one. Duplex – two units each with two bedrooms plus Study. Inspect today with Aurelia Rogato at Rogato Bros Real Estate. Phone 0418 183 555.

Address: Inspect: Price: Agent: Contact:

Mareeba By Appointment $369,000 Aurelia Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 0418 183 555

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12.8 acres with river frontage

PROPERTY WE NEED

HOMES UNDER $300,000 PHONE US NOW! 4092 5566

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ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100 Located... approximately 5kms along Koah Road, this property is a 30 minute drive from Cairns or 20 minutes to Mareeba. This property is ideal for horses or a few head of livestock. Property... consisting of approximately 12.82 acres, or 5.19 hectares, this property is fully fenced and backs onto the Clohesy River. Residence... spacious and well-maintained, the residence of this property is a concrete block three bedroom home. All bedrooms are sizeable and have built-in wardrobes. The kitchen is practical and has plenty of room for a dining table or island bench. A formal dining room is convenient to the kitchen, also flowing into the lounge/living area. Verandas encase the home, wrapping right around the exterior. Other Improvements... there are three sheds on this property, all adjoining one another, plus there is an additional office

and amenities block. • Spacious three bedroom concrete block • Tractor shed with three roller doors home (approximately 15.5mtrs x 13.5mtrs) • Three adjoining sheds plus an office & • Large open scillian roof shed (approxi- amenities block • 6" mainline to the Clohesy River, 5 meg mately 19.2mtrs x 8.5mtrs) • Masonry block shed (approximately water allocation 18.7mtrs x 8.6mtrs), plus covered laneway • 2 x 22,000L rainwater tanks, inventory list (approximately 18.7mtrs x 3mtrs wide) available • Masonry block office and shower/toilet side by side building (approximately 8.4 For more information, please contact mtrs x 3.3mtrs) your exclusive sales consultant Vince Additional Features... this property Costas of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. has a six-inch mainline to the Clohesy Phone 40 92 5566 or 0419 926 691. River, providing a water allocation of five www.girgentigroup.com megalitres. There are also two x 22,000L rainwater tanks on the property. An inventory list is available upon request. Features are... Address: Koah Road, Koah • 12.82ac / 5.19Ha Price: $598,000 NEG • Fully fenced, backing onto the Agent: EXCLUSIVE Vince Costas Clohesy River Sibi Girgenti Real Estate • 30 minutes from Cairns, five Contact: 0419 926 691 or 4092 5566 minutes to Mareeba

Mareeba home for rent

NEW LISTING • Rayfield • 1 Acre • Town Water

• Bore • Best Spot • $160,000

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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

THIS three bedroom clay brick veneer home features a combined kitchen and dining room, separate lounge, timber floors throughout, one bathroom, one toilet, a front patio, single carport and a two bay lock-up shed.

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For rent now at $300,00 per week. 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

ALTITUDE

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ENQUIRE TODAY!

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PROPERTY Stylish living at top estate

More than meets the eye Make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity to secure a large home, designed to provide a smart and comfortable lifestyle. Located at the fashionable Sunbird Park Estate, this spacious block has only one direct nieghbour and a small alley separating it from the other. It is fenced all around with two access gates on each side. The property is fully turfed with pop-up sprinklers at the front. Inside neutral colours feature throughout the whole house which is fully tiled with stainless steel down lights and fans. There is a pool room leading to the patio, four bedrooms (two with built-ins), master with walk-in robe and double shower. The living and dining areas are airconditioned, as well as the master bedroom. The

clever design of the home seperates other bedrooms from the main bedroom and the living areas. A double lock-up garage with a timber look door completes this wonderful package. Inspect today. Contact Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. Visit www.altituderealtymareeba. com.au Address: Price: Inspect: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $399,000 By appointment Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

FOR RENT 16 RIVER DRIVE, MAREEBA $350.00 per week > 3 Bedroom Home > Fully Air-conditioned > Fans > Drapes > Timber Look Floors > Security Screens, > Built-ins in all Bedrooms > Single Remote Garage > Double Bay Shed > Outside Pets Welcome

Only three years old and situated in for movie nights. There are also tiles the desired Amaroo Park, this home throughout the home for easy cleanhas the wow factor. The owners have ing and solar hot water. put a lot of thought into the design of The double remote control garage their family friendly home; it has all the is extra-large is size with individual modern conveniences you could ask roller doors and extra storage space for as well as a whole lot of extras. there is also a three bay colourbond There are four air-conditioned bed- shed with one open bay, children's rooms, three of which have built-in playground, chook pen and veggie wardrobes plus a separate air-condi- patch. tioned study. The master bedroom is The property is situated on a fully located at the front of the home and fenced 1119m2 allotment with estabboasts a walk-in-robe and ensuite lished lawns and gardens and side with double shower heads while the access to the backyard. The only way to appreciate everyother bedrooms are all tucked away off the air-conditioned activity room thing that this home has to offer is to inspect it – we guarantee you won't be with their own bathroom and toilet. The family sized galley style kitch- disappointed. en is decked out with quality stainless steel appliances and there are lots For further information or to arof pull out storage drawers, display range an inspection, please concupboards and an island bench. The tact EXCLUSIVE AGENT Sophie kitchen incorporates an open plan Bozzo on 0428 128 154 or Mareeba lounge and dining area which looks Property Office on 4092 1355. out to the peaceful tropical gardens and has Address: MAREEBA access to the rear enterPrice: $515,000 NEG tainment area. A sepaAgent: Sophie Bozzo rate media room with Mareeba Property Office sliding glass doors acContact: 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355 commodates the family

4092 5255

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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The GeTaway PackaGe!

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Impressive Acreage on Emerald Creek + Granny Flat

HOME + BUSINESS = $$PROFIT$$

used for additional fruit trees or other produce. Selling organic produce at the local markets is also a great way of selling lower grade produce to increase sales. Other features include a spacious 4 bedroom homestead and various sheds including large packing shed complete with staff accommodation. There is also a 17 ML water allocation, bore, dam, 2 large rainwater tanks and seasonal creeks. There is widespread public belief that organic food is safer, more nutritious and tastes better than conventional food. If you are looking for the opportunity to enter this fast growing industry where demand is ever increasing or just simply looking for a profitable business/lifestyle change then this property is a must to inspect. For more information or to request an information memorandum contact exclusive agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961 or Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126.

Upon entering this exotic and private shed with concrete floor and power, as property, you will be spellbound by the well as a separate 6m x 3m garden shed beautifully manicured gardens and with concrete floor add to many extra lawns bordered by the permanently flow- features of this property. Water for domestic use is by an auing Emerald Creek. This property offers so many features, you will be looking for tomated electric pump system feeding from Emerald Creek. reasons as to why you shouldn’t buy. In summary this property offers eveThis 1.07ha (2.64 acres) property with Emerald Creek frontage features a rything you have ever wanted - privacy, 3 bedroom clay brick home with an en- creek frontage, immaculately kept garsuite as well as an office or gym area off dens, heaps of shed space, a fully self the main bedroom, separate bath and contained granny flat and a spacious toilet and large built-ins to all bedrooms. and well maintained home on acreage. Enjoy the comfort of an evaporative cooling system, two dining areas, kitch- Don’t put this one on hold as it will not last long. Contact Exclusive en with pantry and separate lounge. There is also a separate self con- agent John Convales on 0407 690 tained granny flat with its own kitchen, 961. bedroom with built-ins, bathroom with shower, Address: MAREEBA toilet, verandah and two Price: $499,000 NEG car carport, which would Agent: EXCLUSIVE John Goncalves be great when the relaRay White Rural Mareeba tions come to stay for Christmas. Contact: 0407 690 961 A 9m x 6m colourbond

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Address: MAREEBA Price: $795,000 NEG Agent: EXCLUSIVE John Goncalves & Norma Moloney at Ray White Rural Mareeba Contact: 0407 690 961 or 0417 541 126

Averaging a healthy net profit of $100,000 each year for the past 5 years, this successful organic farm and dried fruit business operation is being offered for sale. Located in a rural setting on 10 hectares on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and close proximity to the Cairns International Airport this property has the added benefit of being certified organic for the last 15 + years and posses the potential for future growth and increased profits, particularly with the dried and/or online sales. The business is widely diversified and combines sales of fresh produce with value adding processed products (dried fruit) to local and domestic markets in addition to sales at the farm gate. The farm produces a wide range of fruit including mango, citrus and tropical fruit. There is approximately 1100 commercial fruit producing trees and a further 157 mixed fruit trees. This successful operation is run by a husband and wife team with the help of WWOOFER (willing workers on organic farms) workers during peak times of the year. There is still considerable scope for growth with the dehydrators and commercial kitchen currently being used for only a few months of the year. Increased usage of the dehydrators by way of external farm mango purchases or drying other fruits such as bananas, paw paws, pineapple and vegetables. Additional arable acreage is available on the farm which could be

MOTIVATED VENDORS COMMITTED ELSEWHERE

SURPRISINGLY “BIG” UNDER ROOF

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The owners of this much loved family home have decided to reluctantly sell. • 4219m2 fully fenced block • Spacious well designed kitchen • 3 large brms, all with built-ins, main with ensuite & airconditioning • Separate lounge & dining areas with feature wall • Large outdoor undercover area that overlooks pool • 12m x 10m Colorbond shed with 2 phase power • 6m x 6m garage plus garden & pool shed • Both bore & town water With motivated vendors, this property represents great buying and only an inspection will give you a true appreciation of what is on offer. Price: NOW $385,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” rings true in this instance, as this home is surprisingly large under roof with loads of features. • 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins (3 with airconditioning) • 2 bathrooms, main completely renovated with spa • Kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space • Huge main living area with airconditioning and security screens • Full length tiled patio complete with sun shades • Large 6m x 8m powered shed + greenhouse • Fenced with low maintenance front garden • Double carport Price: $334,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

This home is picture perfect with nothing to do but to move in. • Solidly constructed with masonry block external & internal walls • 3 bedrooms, main with airconditioning and walk-in robe • Open plan living areas • 2 toilets + good sized laundry with plenty of storage space • 814m2 fully fenced block with 6m x 4m lockable shed • Large yard with a private covered entertainment area • Close to local shops and schools Vendors are motivated to sell and priced this lovely home realistically. Price: $275,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

• Situated on a 3338m2 allotment in a quite cul-de-sac • Modern 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Ensuite in master with “his and hers” built-in robes • 2 separate living areas • Family living area combines with the dining / kitchen • Tiled patio with timber feature for privacy • Modern kitchen features breakfast bar / server • Fully fenced yard with established gardens • 6m x 7m Colorbond shed with 3.6m x 6m lean-to • Extra garden shed, greenhouse and chook pen If you’re looking for an immaculate family home with room to move, then don’t go past this property without an inspection. Price: $445,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

3 DWELLINGS + 20 ACRES

SOMETHING SPECIAL!

Want an acreage that offers both lifestyle and income, then this is the property for you! • Conveniently located on the Cairns side • Approximately 20 acres • 3 dwellings • Combination of mature fruit trees including mangoes, citrus & exotic fruits • 3 bay lockable shed + machinery shed • Bore + dam • Amenities block Vendors are motivated and priced this property to meet the market! Price: $609,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126 or John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

Imagine Christmas drinks on your back deck overlooking a private garden with permanent creek. It’s possible!

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• Beautifully built 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Gorgeous rear timber deck with servery • Double carport leads to front slate patio • Landscaped 3038m2 allotment with water features • 9m x 4.5m shed (built to house caravan with additional enclosed workshop) • Zoned “Light Industrial” Price: $365,000 Neg Contact: John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

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INDEX

business A

Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Butcher

DIRECTORY

Timber

TREE LOPPING

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BRANCHING OUT

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Ph: 4095 4595 - Fax: 4095 5393 Mobile 0400 954 595

Tree Specialist

Prune and remove your trees or SCAN CODE FOR palms quickly and efficiently! MORE INFO • Stump Grinding Available • Fully Insured • Free Quotes Paul and Ishta Richmond branching.out@bigpond.com

ALL AREAS 0400 326 670 TRANSPORT

MRT

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

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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TRAVEL

TRANSPORT

Leavis TransporT services

• Transport of fruit and vegetables to Cairns Wholesalers - No refrigeration

• Australia-wide deliveries of parcelled freight - Max 20 kilos

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

• Palletised dry freight up to 1000 kilos to all cities and major centres - From Atherton

For More Information Phone 4091 1589 or Email: leavis@bigpond.com

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

VENUE HIRE

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

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

CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

Church Notices

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Birthday

Living Waters An Encouraging

Happy 60th Birthday

Thought:

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm

If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.

Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

ORLANDO QUINTIERI 13th November

Have a great day “Big O”! Love from all your family.

Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

My name is Tess and I am a red cattle cross 3.5 months old. Very pretty and smart too, I came from bad beginnings to the refuge where I have been training to be well behaved and clever. You might like to be the one who gives me the next step in life.

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

Tutoring Classical and Flamenco guitar lessons and Bass lessons. 0447 056 469

4wd / tyres

Congratulations

On eloping and tying the knot. We are sooo.. happy for you both. Welcome to the family Risto! With All Our Love, Mum, Steve, Jacob, Nan, Nanna Joan, Yana, Justin, Claire & Gabby.

For Rent Mareeba Community Housing Association are looking for 1 and 2 bedroom rentals in Mareeba. Property and tenancy management by qualified staff, guarenteed rent, nil management fees. Phone: 4092 7042

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ATHERTON 2 BED GROUND FLOOR UNIT RENT $190 P/W.

Bond, no pets. Contact owners 0428 911 482

What’s coming up!

Events Calender

November

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346 Got a position you needed filled? PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT in The Express!! Call 4092 3464.

Musical Instruments FOR ALL YOUR MUSICAL INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS

CONGR ATULATIONS NATASHA & RISTO

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Guitar and Violin Strings Reeds for Saxophones and Clarinets Drum Sticks and Skins Learning Method Books for all Instruments Music Stands Range of New Guitars & Ukuleles at Discount Prices

Contact Clarrie at Chano Trentin’s All Wheel Drive Centre Byrnes Street, Mareeba (Opposite Ant Hill Hotel) Phone: 4092 1809

FIED CLASSI nE DEADLI Ay! FrID y r e v e m p 4 is

NOW Call Natasha 64 or email: on 4092 34 om.au ssnewspaper.c re p x e e th @ in m ad

16th

QCWA Mareeba Branch 80th Birthday - Open Day 10am-2pm. $6 p/p Morning tea & Light Lunch Free walking group every TUESDAY & THURSDAY 5.30pm Meeting at The Lakes Entrance on Rankin Street.

For further information on any of the above events contact Natasha on 4092 3464

For Sale Husqvarna LTH19530 Ride On

NOw $2,999 + $200 Cash BaCk!! Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services 55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499

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Garage Sale 9am-12noon, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November. 41 Royes St, Mareeba.

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE

Secure this spot NOW!

EVERYTHING MUST GO!! 25 Emerald-end Close MAREEBA Saturday 16 Nov 2013 7am - 1pm

Christmas Decs, baby items: cot, pram, toys etc, antique furniture: bedside tables, chest of draws etc, artwork, household & eletrical items.

Call Natasha on 4092 3464

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice

Position Vacant

Public Notice Mareeba Rugby League Club

ReseRves foR RecReation, PaRk & RecReation R1254 & R3651 being Lots 9 on RP747823 & Lots 53 on sP105907 engLish & geRaghty PaRks JuLatten tRustee: tabLeLands RegionaL counciL PRoPosed use and tenuRe aRRangements foR both PaRks Council is proposing formalise use and tenure arrangements at the both parks mentioned above and have determined to advertise the Land Management Plans for both Parks concurrently as they are both used extensively by the Julatten community. It is now appropriate (as part of the DNRM approval process) to seek public consultation and submissions on the content and any proposed developments contained therein and affecting the immediate area. The community is advised that copies of the Land management Plan are available for inspection at the following locations: Tablelands Regional Council Mareeba Office, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, Mareeba Library and also on Council’s website: www.trc.qld.gov.au. Submissions should be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer, Tablelands Regional Council, PO Box 573, Atherton Qld 4883. closing time: The Closing Time for lodgement of submissions is 11.00am on Monday 9th December, 2013. ian church chief eXecutive officeR Po box 154 maReeba QLd 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au

A.G.M.

Sunday 24th November, 2013 11AM at the Clubhouse

AGM

MAREEBA COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOC

Thursday 21 Nov 2013 1.30PM Shop 2/149 Walsh St Mareeba All members and interested persons welcome. Memberships are now due. Phone: 4092 7042

MAREEBA & MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB INC.

Neighbourhood Watch Notice

A special meeting of all zone and block coordinators of N.H.W. area 2 is called for 21st November at the C.W.A Hall at 6.30pm to discuss any proposed changes arising from the recent state conference. Phone area Co-ordinator Keith Nelson on 4092 5224 for Enquires.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

BOWLS SECTION, FOLLOWED BY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Monday 2nd December 2013 at 5:30pm

Lost Lost Indian Ringneck, Tame, Lost on constance street. Phone: 0400924402.

Position Wanted

TOYOTA

MAREEBA TOYOTA and

HANSEN FORD SERVICE ADVISOR/CLERK

Applications to include resume to: gford@fordtoy.com.au or posted to Hansen Ford and Mareeba Toyota, PO Box 1151, MAREEBA QLD. 4880

WORK WANTED!

WANTED

25 years experience, available for immediate start.

EXERCISE WHILE YOU EARN!

Call John 0448 992 585

Community CELEBRATIONS

MAREEBA AND ATHERTON

PHONE: 0435 731 675

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Atherton Lioness Club President Margaret Cooke presents the $2,000 cheque to Les Green, First Officer Tinaroo Rural Fire Brigade, and crew member Irene Talbot

Above, Clive Gordon, centre, was awarded a prestigious life membership award at the Gymkhana. Left, Miss Junior Personality Ava Williams and centre, Miss Senior Personality Maddison Sudgen-Smith

Malanda hosts Gymkhana Dorothy Bew from the Atherton Hospital Norma Shore from the Atherton Local AmAuxiliary receives the donation from Marga- bulance Committee receives the $2000 ret Cooke, Atherton Lioness Club President donation

Atherton Lionesses donate $6000 to local organisations The Atherton Lioness Club have spent another year working tirelessly to raise money for local charities and people needing a hand to achieve their goals. There have been many events in 2013, such as, catering for the Atherton Rooster home games, sausage sizzles, cake stalls, catering for the Garden Expo and many hours selling raffle tickets – thanks to the public who never fail to give us their backing in all our endeavours. This year various amounts were donated to different and well deserving people. The three major donations of $2,000 were recently donated to the Atherton local Ambulance committee, the Atherton Hospital Auxilliary and the Tinaroo Rural Fire Brigade.

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Malanda Horse and Pony Club was the host club for the Zone 18 Annual Gymkhana on November 2 and 3. The weekend also saw the crowing of Miss Pony Club Personality and Miss Pony Club Highest Fundraiser. Horse floats and campers began trickling in to the Malanda Showgrounds on Friday afternoon, steadily building right up until the March Past on Saturday which attracted 90 competitors. The March Past was won by the Atherton club. During the day the competitors competed in a series of events including: rider class, presentation, jumping, and sporting events. Alexis Evans, Corissa Evans and Krystal Cowell won the 7 and 8 Years Age Group Club Team Shield for the Malanda Pony Club. Clive Gordon was awarded a prestigious life

membership award by the zone at the Gymkhana. On Saturday night, the Malanda Club catered for a zone presentation dinner at the Malanda Show Pavilion which was attended by more than 170. There were seven Quest Entrants representing clubs from across the far northern zone. Malanda’s Maddison Sudgen-Smith was crowned Miss Senior Personality while Babinda’s entrant Ava Williams won Miss Junior Personality. Ava also took out the fund-raising crown after raising more than $13,000. Sunday marked the end of competition with Babinda pipping Mareeba for the highest point tally for clubs. Zone 18 president Hazel Bensted said the weekend had been fantastic and congratulated the Malanda Pony Club for successfully hosting the event.

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Roy, Maisel propel Bandits Swimmers By Ryan Groube

With his heavily pregnant wife sitting in the stands, Adam Roy didn’t mess around as he blasted the Bandits out of trouble with a glorious century at Kerribee Park on Sunday. Roy strode to the crease with the Bandits in big trouble at 4-45 against a fired up Cairns United. He found a handy ally in Nate Maisel who brilliantly held down an end on the way to a score of 37 as the pair shared in a 162 run partnership for the fifth wicket. “It really bought us back into the game,” senior Bandit Danny Shaw said. “His wife is due any day so we were telling her to hold it in as he

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was getting closer to his century. “Nate did a great job just holding up the other end.” The Bandits went to stumps at nine for 251 and will have a quick dash again next Sunday before they attempt to run through United’s batting order. Mareeba’s juniors were also in action at the weekend with the first day of a series of two day games being played. Mareeba’s Under 14s, coached by Bomber Adams are “getting a touch up” against Atherton, while the Under 16s also had the worst of the first day in their clash against Innisfail. David Thomas’ Under 14s are in a strong position in their two day game against Innisfail.

Nate Maisel played the anchor role in a 162 run stand with centurion Adam Roy Picture: Peter Roy

while Justin Mason got up two and one in a thriller. Mark Redding had a blinder, claiming his match by eight holes with seven left to play while Tenni lost five and three. Team captain Stuart said the win was a long time coming. “I’m the dedicated idiot that looks after the Pennants teams for something like 17 years now and it’d have to be about 12 years since our C Grade won it,” he said. “Today is really big for us, it isn’t often that we [smaller clubs] beat the ones from Cairns.” Mareeba Golf Club also qualified for the finals in the A Grade division but fell to Cairns Golf Club in a replay of last years final. Half Moon Bay Golf Club took out the B Grade crown. FNQ Golf Association match chairman Rob McVean said it was fantastic to see five clubs represented in the finals.

“This is a great competition because it brings all our clubs in the far north together for what is a unique style of golf,” he said. “To have five clubs qualify for finals this year is quite rare because usually we see all of the

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Atherton claims Pennants crown By Ryan Groube Atherton’s golfers made the most of their home ground advantage, claiming their first FNQ Pennants C Grade crown in more than a decade on Saturday. The team: Noel Rawlins, Peter Fraser, Justin Mason, Mark Redding and Les Tenni, pictured right with Pennants captain John Stuart, held off a strong challenge from competition heavyweights Cairns Golf Club to claim the title. Players are eligible for C Grade if their handicap is 18 or above. In the Pennants competition a team of five players faces off against a player from the opposing team in a match play format. If a player wins a hole they go “one up”. Rawlins won his fixture after leading by four holes with three left to play, Fraser went down four and two

Cairns clubs make it to the end.” Mr McVean said the club’s at Atherton and Mareeba had done an “exceptional” job at hosting the finals and semi finals of the competition and congratulated the winners on their success.

Two Mareeba swimmers have fought past their disabilities to win financial grant awards from the Sporting Dreams Foundation. David Eade, 14 and Liza Jones, 40, were announced as winners of the awards on November 1 by the foundation, which was founded by Paralympian Marayke Jonkers and aims to support disabled athletes. The $250 grant awards will go toward travel and training costs for the two athletes and support their dreams of competing in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games Eade, who suffers from spina bifida, is already an established record-holding athlete at state level, blitzing the McDonalds Multi-Class Competition at Brisbane in 2011 and coming away with two silver and five bronze medals. He knocked 44 seconds off his best time for the 200-metre individual relay and would have most likely picked up a gold medal but missed the opening of the race. Jones, who now uses a wheelchair after contracting a rare disease called melioidosis, has recently started swimming and has shown considerable determination in learning new strokes and performing dive starts. The two train at Mareeba Swimming Pool under coach June Cotter, who told The Express the financial grants were an excellent step forward for the athletes. “It’s great to see people supporting these guys and showing everyone what they can do in the water,” she said. “David is amazing - he trains with able-bodied swimmers and he has to perform at the same standard as others, which shows where his determination is at. “It’s a bit harder for Liza because when she is training we have to decide together where her safe limits are, there is a risk of overtraining - but she has put in so much effort and particularly to be able to do dive starts so that is great to see her progress like that.”

SPORT DRAWS & RESULTS: MUFC Six-a-side draw Wednesday Nov. 13 LADIES 6.30pm Chickdees v Cougars ref Ballistics. LADIES 6.30pm Intimidators v The Ausomes ref Snatch. AG MENS 7.15pm Mareeba Mazda v Friggers (A) ref Los Torros. AG MENS 7.15pm QUESTION MURK v THE BANDITS ref RAMBOS. BG MENS 7.15pm PRICK RELATIONS v GUARDS ref FLAIMIN TURTLES. BG MENS 7.15pm Snatch v Ghensi ref Hype. LADIES 7.15pm Ballistics v Travel Bugs ref Cougars. AG MENS 8.00pm Road Runners v Jumbi’s ref MBA Mazda. CG MENS 8.00pm Chewko Warriors v Los Torros ref Friggers. BG MENS 8.00pm TRAVESTY v RAMBOS ref QUESTION MIURK. CG MENS 8.00pm FLAMIN TURTLES v WILDMAN ref PRICK RELATIONS. LADIES 8.00pm Common Reds v HYPE ref Intimidators MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. THIS WEEKS DRAW This week see the concluding round of the Mareeba Summer Season fixtures, with the various Senior and Junior teams then preparing for the semifinals next week. Certainly the top placed teams going into the semi-finals have a distinct advantage of gaining a Grand Final position. Senior Ladies side Baiada Steggles are already assured of top position in their grade. While Bullets, Kangaroos and Taipans are strongly placed to lead the Junior Championship points table of their divisions. However tremendous interest centres on the last round of the Senior Mens fixtures. A 3 way tussle for the top placing has developed with Semi-Pros just a single point ahead of Lieutenant Dans, who in turn have a 1 point advantage over Stingrays. So a keenly contested last round should eventuate. WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS - COACHING & GAMES. 5.00 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS DRAGONS VS TAIPANS. 5.25 PM UNDER 12’S

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Young 8 Raylene Bradley 11 --- 11(2nd)--- 13 Lui Dezen Countdown Chris Young 39 Elso Iuretigh 39 Gordon Redding 38 Peter Mullins 38 MAREEBA AND MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 5/11/13 Warehouse Bowls: Touchers: Lead – John Titlow, Third – Sue Soda, Skip – Allison Hodgon. Wednesday: Mixed Social – Winners – Col Wiltshire, Del DeCamilli R/U Katharine Wiltshire, Sue Brady. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs – Winners – Syd Gordois, Aldo DeZen R/U Doug Dayes, Fred Barter. Sunday: Mixed Social – Winners – Ethel Thompson, Gino Scarpin, Sue Brady R/U Norma Gray, John Turner, Eileen Stevens. COMING EVENTS: Tuesday 12/11/13: Warehouse bowls 7pm start. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social: 1.30pm start. Optional Dress. Trophies donated by Liz Plowman and Bev Hill. All bowlers are very welcome. Thursday: Men’s self-selected jackpot pairs 1.30pm start, casual dress. Sunday: Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, Casual dress. COMPETITION: Men’s 2014 Championship Singles: Jamahl Byrne def. Peter Soda. Saturday November 16th at 2pm. - Cameron Thompson V. Mario Battistin, Joe Mugica V. Jamahl Byrne, Aldo DeZen V. Tony Siminato. 2014 Ladies Championship Pairs - Tues. Nov.19th at 2pm: Carmen Cobb, Carmel DeZen V. Eileen Stevens, Sue Brady. Thurs. Nov. 21st at 2pm: Katharine Wiltshire, Joy Dennis V. Elise Eaton, Joan Ciobo. Mareeba won the A.T.B.A Section of the Bill Morris Shield and will play F.N.Q. winners on Sunday 17th Nov. at Mareeba. Congratulations to Peter Soda, John Turner, Aldo DeZen and Vic Tiraboschi. The Club is holding a come and try day on Sunday November 17th at 9am and inviting all age groups from School Children to Retirees to join us. Bowls are available and a Sausage Sizzle will follow. Members once again we will be holding our Christmas Goose Club all donations of prizes will be very much appreciated. Selectors Rosters: Wednesday 13th Elise. Thursday 14th Barry

&Bob. Sunday 17th Ed & Eileen. The A.G.M. will be held on Monday Dec. 2nd at 5.30 pm. Election of Management Com. followed by Bowls Com. Nomination forms are available. ARCHERY On Sunday November 10, visitors Chris O’Donnell, Keiran Dinnie, James Donaldson, Chris Lindenberg, Keegan Antl and Craig and Nicholas Brammer attended the Tableland Company of Archers coaching session with George Neilson, Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard. One senior member shot practice. Three senior and two junior members shot a FITA Indoor 1 round for the third round of the Indoor club championships. Results FITA Indoor 1 Round: (60 arrows each at 18m on a 3 spot or 40cm face) Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 537 Open Men’s Compound: D Pope 530 Open Ladies Recurve: S Dalsgaard 385 U14 Girls Recurve: L Hughes 237 U14 Boys Compound: W Smith 256 (half round) U10 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 295, N Prince 293 Next Sunday November 17, Coaching will be conducted for beginners from 9am to 12md at Kerribee Park Archery Range, Chicken Hatchery Road, off Springs Road, Mareeba. Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring to confirm your attendance. The members will shoot a 90 arrow club round, during the afternoon. MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm social comp. Winner: Heidi. Mid-week night fixtures: Div. 4 Tanya d Belle 30-26, Jessica d Trisha 33-23, Div. 3 Hannah d Bronwyn 30-26, Jayne d Arnoud 29-27. Pauline d Alice 29-27, Narelle v Dan 28 all tie, Div. 2 Mathew d David 3125, Kim d Neale 33-23, Div. 1 Cassie d Alf 32-28, Charlie d Cameron 38-22, Danny d Scott 40-20 Thurs 8am social All welcome Winners: Maureen and Pauline.

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Local athletes ready for tilt at nationals By Boyd Robertson Three young Tableland Athletics Centre members have a shot at national-level school athletics finals in Townsville after coming home from state finals in Brisbane with stellar results. Tolga shotputter Tim Ford, 15, pictured right, Atherton hammer thrower Jennifer Moss 15 and Mt Garnet triple jumper Charles Rosas, 17, pictured left, all smashed their personal bests in performances at the Queensland Secondary School Athletics Track and Field Championships. The championships were held in Brisbane from October 24-27.

Ford won a gold medal on the opening day of competition, while Moss and Rosas came away with silvers. All three will head to Townsville on December 6 for the Australian All Schools Athletics Championships. Ford said he was “really happy” to qualify for the finals. “I’ve been putting in a lot of training and a lot of effort so it’s good to get this far - the last time I was at the finals was when I was 14 and I‘m looking forward to going again,” he said. “I’m a big believer in perseverance and I think that the effort you put in equals the result you get.

“Jennifer and Charles have also put in that really good effort and it’s going to be good going to Townsville with them.” Now that the Tableland Athletics Centre in Tolga has closed for summer, Ford trains with his father Andrew ahead of the Townsville finals. Despite his success, he sheepishly admits that he effectively fell into shotput. “To be honest I wasn’t really that good at anything else,” he said. “I just persevered with shotput and got better and better at it. “Dad’s definitely my main motivator, he’s always driving me forward.”

Netball president Martens reviews season 2013 By Connie Martens Mareeba Netball Association president

What a great year of achievements for players, coaches, and umpires for those in the Mareeba Netball Association in 2013. With 177 Mareeba Netball members, 160 junior members who play locally every Saturday, 17 team coaches, umpires and scorers it was a big year for players, parents and volunteers. This year Atherton junior netball also joined the competition with teams coming each week to play against Mareeba teams. With such a large number of players, parents were encouraged to take on the role of coaching even though some had never been involved with coaching before. This was daunting at first but with the support of the club some positive outcomes were reached by the end of the season. Mareeba teams travelled to carnivals throughout the region during the year and were successful with teams taking trophies home in many divisions. A big milestone in 2013 for the club was having a 15 Year Representative team compete in Townsville in the State Netball Queensland Sunshine Carnival. The girls performed well and were very competitive beating teams from other regional towns throughout Queensland. Mareeba finished third in their division and paved the way for more teams to travel next year. This year eight Mareeba Netballers were selected in the Regional Junior Marlins program. This program identifies players in the whole Marlin Coast Region to give them the opportunity to further develop their netball talents, with home programs and by attending leading athlete clinics. Congratulations to Justine Gatti, Ashlee Zugno, Sarrah Myrteza, Ryley Tilse, Zoe McDermott, Kura Pokoati, Elyse Miller, and Tahlia Avolio. Another exciting announcement for Mareeba Netball in 2013 was the selection of Tiahna Fegatilli and Harama and Mislaima Seve into the Netball Queensland Marlin Coast Regional Academy. Only a select group of players

across the Region were selected into this program and these young ladies have been working during the year with elite coaches and technical trainers. Both Harama and Missilaima attended the Netball Queensland Screening weekend in Brisbane in the September school holidays which gave them the opportunity for possible selection into the Under 17 State Team Squad. It was a great achievement for one of our Mareeba umpires, Louise Ebner who was awarded her All Australian Netball C Umpiring Badge. The hard work by Louise and the amount of Umpiring during the year both locally and throughout the region was rewarded. There were also some Junior players who took on the role of umpiring during the 2013 season. Junior umpires assisted in weekly games and taking teams to carnivals, there never seems to be enough umpires in netball but hopefully with the mentoring and umpiring experiences this year more can be convinced to give it a try. Mareeba Netball was involved with some major fundraising during the year, with the Cairns Triathlon and Mareeba Workers Club Bike Show. The funds raised will go back into the club for coaching and player development and necessary equipment for the new season. Furthermore the Mareeba Workers Club and Mareeba Lions made donations to the club for their ongoing efforts. I would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the assistance of the community throughout the year especially the Mareeba State Primary School who allowed them to use the schools facilities each week and our major sponsor Hansen Ford and Mareeba Toyota who have again generously contributed during year. The Executive Committee would like to thank all those who worked tirelessly throughout the year and contributed to a successful 2013 season. The season culminated with Grand Finals and a Presentation Day in September with players receiving awards and trophies and volunteers who were rewarded for their efforts during the year. The Finals were exciting with

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Esther Ratalatala is congratulated by her family after taking out the Mareeba Netball Associations 2013 Player of the Year award

close games in both High school Divisions. Bumble Bees winning by two goals in extra time after the game ended in a draw after four quarters. Wombats who were the favourites going into the game narrowly defeated Majestix by one goal in the Division 1 game.

Esther Ratalatala was awarded 2013 Player of the Year. With netball now well established in Mareeba, this has also transposed into our school girls doing well at District and Peninsula School Competitions. This year we also had a number of Indigenous players travel to the Gold

Coast for the Australian/New Zealand Indigenous Games. Even though Mareeba Netball is in the off season planning is already underway for the 2014 season. A planning meeting was held recently with Member suggestions being considered for a bigger and better 2014.

NomiNatioNs opeN! For Coaches and managers for the 2014 season in a-Grade, Reserves and Under 18s applications to: The Secretary, Mareeba Rugby League Club, P.O. Box 1363, Mareeba Q. 4880 Email: aquafix6@bigpond.com

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> 13 Mazda 3 SP25 Auto Sedan .........................................................................$29,990 > 09 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX Auto Wagon .............................................................$28,950 SOLD > 12 Subaru XV Auto Wagon ............................................................................... $27,950 > 09 Mazda 3 MPS Manual Hatchback ...............................................................$23,950 > 10 Mazda 3 SP 25 Manual Hatch, Only 35,000 Kilometres...............................$20,950 > 07 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Dualcab .......................................................... $19,950 SOLD > 09 Honda Accord Euro Auto Sedan ................................................................. $18,950 > 08 Mazda CX7 Luxury Auto Wagon.................................................................. $18,950 > 08 Mitsubishi Triton GLX Manual Dualcab .........................................................$17,950 > 03 Nissan Navara 4x4 ST-R Manual Dualcab ....................................................$17,950 > 09 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Auto Wagon ...................................................................$17,950 > 08 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Manual Singlecab.........................................................$17,950 > 09 Holden Colorado 4x2 Singlecab .................................................................. $13,950 > 08 Holden Viva Auto Sedan................................................................................$8,950 > 99 Mitsubishi Magna XS Tourer Manual Sedan .................................................. $5,950 > 00 Ford Laser LXi Manual Sedan ....................................................................... $5,950

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2013 FORD FOCUS AMBIENTE Manual hatch, Bluetooth and more!

$18,490 DRIVEAWAY

PASSENGER VEHICLES  04 Toyota Camry Sportivo: Manual, airconditioning, excellent condition, 12 month warranty ..$8,490  05 Toyota Corolla: Manual hatch, airconditioning, only 69,000 klms .......................................... $9,750  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 Toyota Corolla Levin SX: Manual, alloys, smart start, 12 month warranty ..........................$13,990  11 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sedan: Auto, Bluetooth USB, balance of warranty .........................$17,500

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES  07 Mazda BT-50 Dualcab: Manual, turbo diesel, rare 4x2 “High Ride”, tow bar ....................... $17,500  06 Toyota Hilux 4x4 Dualcab: Airconditioning, canopy, low klms, 12 month warranty ........... $25,990  10 Toyota Hilux Singlecab 4x4: Turbo diesel, bull bar, tray and racks, 12 month warranty .... $29,990  08 Hi-Ace Commuter Bus: T/D manual, internal wheelchair hoist, only 69,000 klms...............$37,990

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$19,990 DRIVEAWAY 313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamazda.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698

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