Mulgrave News March 2014

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EDITION 48, MARCH 2014

Gordonvale Library turns 60 Christmas Gordonvale Library celebrated its diamond anniversary in February, having operated in its current location for 60 years.

Boasting Queensland's favourite Librarian in Trish Richards, Gordonvale Library is a much-loved part of Gordonvale's villagestyle community. Gordonvale Library epitomises the traditional country library," Division 1 Councillor Steve Brain said.

"Some things may have changed over the years, such as the introduction of computers as a library staple, but the i m p o r ta n t th i n g s h ave re m a i n e d untouched.

It's still a hub of community life; a source of information and recreation; a place where everyone is treated to a friendly smile and warm welcome.�

Gordonvale Library was opened in its current location by the then Mulgrave Shire Council on 19 February 1954. The building was purchased by the council three years earlier and the interior was remodelled for library purposes.

This included two outdoor reading rooms, one for adults and the other for children.

Prior to moving into the current premises, the library operated from the original School of Arts building at the corner of Norman and Cannon Streets.

Gordonvale Library now boasts a collection of about 9500 items, with access to the full Cairns Libraries catalogue of more than 200,000 items.

In 2013, the library received 98,756 visitors, who borrowed 63,893 items. The library also contains a Cairns Regional Council customer service office.

A major refurbishment of the library building to increase customer space is currently in the planning stages.

in Gordonvale

A morning tea was held at Gordonvale Library on Wednesday the 19 February to celebrate the library's 60th birthday.

Historic photos were on display, as were vehicles from Gordonvale's own Top of the State Hot Rod Club.

Right - L to R: Sally Goeldner, Daph Wildsoet and Trish Richards help celebrate the Gordonvale Library’s 60th Birthday.

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Sounds of the Past

Pet of the Month sponsored by The Feed Shop 12-14 George Street Phone: 4056 2510 Email: enquiries@thefeedshop.com.au

Gordonvale: 1930’s & 40’s (Part 1) Recollections by R. S. Jamieson (Information supplied by Mulgrave Settlers Museum)

One of the first sounds heard over Gordonvale Sunday morning, other than church bells, was the rifle fire coming from the Mulgrave Rifle Club range near the old council dump. This was preceded the previous night by the sound of the accordion, leaf and bagpipes heard at Scouts Hall, where the Caledonian Society held a Scottish dance every fortnight.

Gentlemen were charged 2 shillings and ladies had to take a plate of nibbles.

The clip clop of horses could be heard either ridden, drawing vehicles or sometimes just strays, looking for some fresh grass. The sounds of train whistles and excess steam, were a daily occurrence, particularly when trains were getting up steam to make it up the cutting. The train driver blew the whistle to make children dive off the railway bridge into the river to prevent them being run over. At the station you could hear the screech of the large faucet at the water tank and the rattle of chains to open valves on the tank when filling the water tender.

During the cane season, the Mulgrave Mill used approximately 7 locos to haul and shunt cane. There was always the constant noise of whistles, steam and clanging when cane was being hauled or shunted.

Most goods were home delivered in the early days, so there was the constant sound of different vendors calling out the names of their wares, such as ‘grocer’, ‘baker’, ice’, ‘butcher’, ‘vegetable’ or ‘wedgeabul’as most green-grocers were Chinese except “Long Bean”Charlie who was an Italian. Milkman came, with the rattle of their cans of raw milk in the carts. With the sound of the one pint and quart measuring jugs clanging together. Then there was the ice-cream man ringing his bell when driving his horse and cart.

The sound of cross cut saws was the most prevalent as every home cooked on a wood stove, except for a few that cooked using the kerosene stove. Sawing was done on saw horses by members of the family, particularly on Saturday afternoons, as Saturday mornings everyone was still working. This noise was soon followed by the sound of the axes splitting wood for the stove or kindling.

Our winning entry this month for ‘Cuddly Pet Photos’ comes from Kerry-Ann Collins with this cute photo of their pug – Etta.

PET E OF TH H MONT

Theme for March is - ’Your Favourite Pet Photo’. The winner’s photo will be featured in the April issue of Mulgrave News. Entries close 20th March and are limited to three per person.

All photo entries to be emailed to admin@mulgravenews.com.au.

To view the photo entries you can visit our website www.mulgravenews.com.au or our Facebook page. Please ensure you have permission from the animal owner before submitting entry. The winning photo printed each month receives a $10.00 gift voucher from The Feed Shop. If this prize is unclaimed it will be donated to North Queensland Animal Rescue – NQAR.

More than Words & Numbers Spelling Matters Test yourself… Read these words:

mttaer

order

iprmoetnt

Your Score: 0/3 – Understandable 1/3 or 2/3 – Genius 3/3 – You spend too much time on Facebook!

To Be Continued...

Myth - it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae.

Spelling does matter! The reason a person can read the statement above is because they are using the context of the sentence to decipher and rearrange each word. When taken out of context, it is much more difficult to near impossible for a person to decode ‘iprmoetnt’ to ‘important’. Since about 2001 the myth about spelling began circulating online. Any block of text that is copy and pasted online over and over again is known as “copypasta”. Personally I like my pasta al dente.

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Fresh New Look for Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League are ready to kick off the 2014 Season with a fresh new look thanks to the generosity and support of Local Businesses.

Southern Suburbs Junior Clubhouse has been given a make-over with thanks to Dan and Belinda Vella, of Vellacorp Painting Services who donated their services and arranged for the Canteen, Office and exterior of the Club to be painted. Dulux Scott St. Trade centre kindly donated the exterior paint. The walls were cleaned and prepared by Craig of Under Pressure Cleaning. Suburbs parents and players joined forces in a working bee weekend, replacing the guttering and down pipes and giving the venue a good old clean up. SSJRL is one of the only Junior Rugby League clubs to boast they own their clubhouse, much of the revenue raised through fundraising efforts goes straight back into the necessities such as Rates and Insurances therefor we truly appreciate the generosity and support these Locals give to our Club, we would definitely struggle to function effectively without them.

The committee would also like to acknowledge our team sponsors (also local businesses) who have committed to the club providing teams with new jerseys and much needed equipment required by our up and coming rugby League Stars. Many of these businesses have been with us for many years. These include Barcou Electrics, The Great Northern Hotel, McDonalds Retreat Palm Cove, AD Fraser Builders, Remote Building Services, Sportscene, PieFection Bakery, Hindquater Quality Meats, Civform, Evercool Airconditioning and Refrigeration, Tuff Tyres FNQ and Curtis Pitt Member for Mulgrave. If anyone is interested in joining us for the 2014 season feel free to drop by the clubhouse on Training days - Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons between 5 and 6pm at Alley Park, Gordonvale. We currently have Teams in all age divisions (U7 to U16) in the CDJRL Competition.

All queries can be directed to: ssjrl@bigpond.com

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Feeling Stressed? Need to Relax?

Maybe a treatment at Robyn’s Bowen Therapy and Emmett Technique is just what you need.

Robyn’s treatments are for relaxation as well as easing pain and discomfort. Many clients make appointments when they are feeling stressed and out of balance. When our muscles are tense our whole body feels tight. This may result in restless sleeping patterns, headaches or just feeling unwell. When our minds are busy, tired or stressed our bodies react as well. A treatment restores balance to the body via the autonomic nervous system.

When are bodies are relaxed, our nervous system has a chance to heal and a healthy balance is restored. Robyn’s clinic has a very relaxed atmosphere and many clients have “nodded off” during their treatment. Take some time out and treat yourself.

Gordonvale Cafe Opens Gordonvale has a new healthy alternative in the choice of meals without MSG. Han and Cindy are owners and operators of the Gordonvale Cafe located at 38 Norman Street, Gordonvale. Gordonvale Cafe specialise in Asian Cuisine, and are open from 10am to 8pm Wednesday-Friday and 3pm to 8pm Saturday-Tuesday. The Cafe allows itself for eat in and takeaway dining.

After spending 4 years in Melbourne, Han and Cindy had a sea change and decided that Gordonvale would be a great place to start and open their Cafe.

Phone orders for lunch and dinner are welcome on 4056 5262.

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Mulgrave Landcare Biodiversity Project Mulgrave Landcare’s ‘Biodiversity Project’ is all about working with local partners to revegetate any significant gaps in the tree line along the Mulgrave River and its tributaries, and to bring problem weeds such as Pond Apple and Hymenachne, down to a manageable level of control.

This project is supported by Mulgrave Landcare and Catchment Group through funding from the Australian Government with additional support from Terrain NRM and the Cairns Regional Council.

Since July last year we have planted another 2,500 trees and treated up to 4ha of Hymenachne along the Mulgrave River, and, Figtree and Hobson Creeks.

Now is the perfect time for tree planting and another 600 trees will be planted on Hobson Creek, Sunday afternoon, March 16. We need lots of help to get these trees in the ground before the wet season is over. The holes are pre dug and it is a good family activity, so come along if you can. Another great family activity is toad catching, especially when you consider that they were first released in this area in 1935!

During Earth Hour on the 29th of March, Mulgrave Landcare and Gordonvale State School are encouraging families to catch cane toads then BRING THEM IN ALIVE to Norman Park on Sunday morning the 30th between 8and 9am for collection.

They will then be taken to the Conservation Volunteers Australia drop off point where they will be measured and weighed. Last year a Gordonvale State School student won the prize for the longest toad.

You could be next!

For information on these Mulgrave Landcare activities and updates due to wet weather, visit our website www.mulgravelandcare.org.au or Facebook page www.facebook.com/mulgravelandcare, or phone Lisa on 0435 016 906.

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Markets, Norman Park 7.30am - 12pm Start of Senior Mixed Gordonvale Touch Football winter season (Finals 26 July) ½ Day Craft Morning 9am, Gordonvale QCWA, 92 Norman Street Start of Senior Ladies/Men Gordonvale Touch Football winter season (Finals 26 July) Pyramid Race AGM 6pm, Pyramid Race Office, Norman Street JP Service available Gordonvale RSL 10am -2pm Mulgrave Athletics Sign-on, 10am 12pm, Johnson Park, Campbell Street Craft day 9am with morning and afternoon tea at small cost.

G’vale QCWA @ 92 Gordon St.

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½ Day Craft Morning 9am, Gordonvale QCWA, 92 Norman Street Markets, Norman Park 7.30am - 12pm JP Service available Gordonvale RSL 10am -2pm Junior Gordonvale Touch Football Sign-On at Alley Park Craft day 9am with morning and afternoon tea at small cost.

G’vale QCWA @ 92 Gordon St. Junior Gordonvale Touch Football Sign-Onat Alley Park

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½ Day Craft Morning 9am, Gordonvale QCWA, 92 Norman Street 5 Markets, Norman Park 7.30am - 12pm 11 JP Service available Gordonvale RSL 10am -2pm April 15 Craft day 9am with morning and 1 ½ Day Craft Morning 9am, Gordonvale afternoon tea at small cost.

QCWA, 92 Norman Street G’vale QCWA @ 92 Gordon St. 5 Markets, Norman Park 7.30am - 12pm 25-27 Ride for Isabel commences and 11 JP Service available Gordonvale RSL ends Gordonvale www.rideforisabel.org.au 10am -2pm August 15 Craft day 9am with morning and 2 Markets, Norman Park 7.30am - 12pm afternoon tea at small cost.

G’vale QCWA @ 92 Gordon St. 5 ½ Day Craft Morning 9am, Gordonvale QCWA, 92 Norman Street May 8 JP Service available Gordonvale RSL 3 Markets, Norman Park 7.30am - 12pm 10am -2pm 6t ½ Day Craft Morning 9am, Gordonvale 18 Start of Senior Mixed Gordonvale QCWA, 92 Norman Street Touch Football summer season 9 JP Service available Gordonvale RSL (Finals 8 Dec) 10am -2pm 19 Craft day 9am with morning and 17 Gordonvale Turf Club Race afternoon tea at small cost.

G’vale QCWA @ 92 Gordon St. 20 Craft day 9am with morning and afternoon tea at small cost.

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We have a lot to be proud of...

Photos by Helen Booij.

This article was prompted by a reader who sent a photo to us at the office of the Mulgrave News, which highlights the only natural pyramid in the world, Walshs’ Pyramid.

The Pyramid has a wonderful walking track for the fit and adventurous and takes about 3-4 hours walking to reach to the top. Once at the top, you are able to take in spectacular views, from the reef to the rainforest.

The track takes about 3-4 hours to get to the summit, but once there it is a very rewarding experience and well worth the effort. Walshs’ Pyramid is Part of the Wooroonooran National Park which also takes in the many more beautiful attractions.

Travelling along the Gillies Highway towards Atherton there aremany natural swimming areas such as Peets Bridge and Ross and Locke.

Turning left off the Gillies Highway across Peets Bridge and a short drive takes you through to Goldsborough camping grounds which once again provides for freshwater swimming, beautiful camping and day visit areas including barbecues.

Walking to the end of the road at the camping ground takes you to another walking track and following this will take you all the way to The Boulders which is just west of Babinda. This track is quite long and at least 1 days walk is required.

At the southern end of the town we reach more natural swimming areas including Greenpatch which has been a favourite for many years.

For those not quite up to walking the Pyramid, Behana Gorge lends itself to quite an energetic adventure. In full flood Behana Gorge is an amazing site and well worth the walk.

The Gordonvale township itself is scattered with character including many of the old buildings and parks. From the Ye Ole Gordonvale Hotel to the Ambulance Building, Gordonvale is one of the only areas left in the Far north to keep it wonderful character. Lets hope that it remains this way for years to come.

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Snakes on the move...

It appears that snakes are on the move again in the Gordonvale with an unusual high number of reported sightings around the town and surrounds.

It comes after a man was airlifted in the early hours of February 13 from Walshs’ Pyramid after being bitten by an unknown species of snake. The man was camping on the Pyramid with friends when he was bitten.

Gordonvale is home to at least 5 of the most venomous snakes in Australia. With the warmer temperatures around, snakes are more active. Make sure that when you are exploring the many walking tracks especially the Pyramid that you take all necessary precautions including wearing closed in boots, long pants and long sleeved shirt. Carrying a compression bandage and a mobile phone is also a good idea.

Robyn’s Real Estate Read Welcome to this month’s Editorial and all things Real Estate. In the news this month is a continuing debate over the State Government's controversial new legislation for the real estate industry with the findings to be reported early March.

The Property Occupations Bill will cut a lot of red tape for the Industry with many repetitive forms required for the purchase of a Property to be simplified, making signing a Contract much easier. Although most of the Bill's changes have been supported by the industry, the proposal to ban advertising price guides for homes going to auction in the state has divided agents.

REIQ General Counsel said the peak body supported the ban on price guides because a vendor chooses an Auction Method so that the public can determine what the value of that property is rather than imposing a figure on it at the outset, which may be too high or too low.

An auction is the best method for establishing the market value of a property. If you want to advertise a price range then you should sell by private treaty.

You should let the properties compete on their own features and benefits and let a wide range of buyers view the property because it is the buyers that set the market is another comment. What do you think?

You can send me an email or call for a chat.

For a confidential chat about your real estate needs please phone Robyn Hawley-Whitton - 0488 071 007 or E: robynhw@cpo.com.au

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Council Corner WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE REGION

FREE WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC Starts: Ends: Location: Email: Contact:

07 March 2014, 9:00am 07 March 2014, 3:00pm Gordonvale Hospital, 11 Highleigh Road margi.mattes@health.qld.gov.au Appointments 4226 4812 or 0428 781421

Pap smears, sexual health screens, breast awareness.

Also information on: contraception, continence, menopause, healthy lifestyle, bowel health, domestic violence, etc.

Service is provided by a specially trained Queensland Health Women's Health Nurse.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LEISURE EXPO Starts: 13 March 2014, 9:30 am Ends: 13 March 2014, 11:30 am Location: Hambledon House Community Centre, 177 Bruce Highway, Edmonton Email: k.bock@cairns.qld.gov.au Contact: 4044 3410 The expo includes workshops and displays showcasing locally available leisure and recreation activities for women and girls.

Cost is $5.00 and includes morning tea.

To attend please RSVP to Hambledon House Community Centre on 4044 3410.

CAIRNS FESTIVAL: CALLING ALL PERFORMERS Performers, artists, rovers, workshop holders, bands, magicians, puppeteers, children's entertainers – whatever your artistic calling, Cairns Festival could be for you.

Applications are now being sought from individuals, groups and organisations wanting to take part in the nine-day Cairns Festival (August 30 to September 7) .

"Cairns Festival is an opportunity for the Cairns community to celebrate life in the tropics and is a key event to highlight the region's talent," Community Services Chair, Cr Max O'Halloran said.

"It wouldn't be a Festival without our local performers and artists so I encourage everyone in the artistic community to get involved."

The purpose of the application process, which officially opens today, is to source quality local artists, performers and cultural groups to showcase the region's talent in a professional setting.

Interested parties should visit www.Cairnsfest.com.au and navigate to the Performers page under the Join In tab for more information about the application process and expectations on performers/artists before lodging their application online.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 18 March and successful candidates will be notified by Friday 4 April.

The Mulgrave News is an independently owned newsletter printed and delivered free to the residents of Gordonvale every month. Any articles of interest can be included in the paper by emailing to admin@mulgravenews.com.au. Deadline for articles and advertising is the 15th of the month to allow time for set up and printing. The paper relies on advertising by local businesses to succeed. If you cannot advertise in the paper, please support the businesses that do advertise. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any material published in the Mulgrave News for which they do not hold copyright.

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You Beauty Opening International Heidi and Jess at You Beauty are happily promoting their new beauty salon, You Beauty, in the heart of Gordonvale.

Pictured on Grand Opening Day, the girls say it has been a long and exhausting six months creating and setting up this exclusive but downto-earth salon and would like to welcome everyone to go in and feel free to have a look around and get familiar with the services that they offer. The girls have extensive knowledge in the beauty industry, with previous experience working at the Colonial Club Resort, Reds at the Lakes Resort, Beachfront Hair and Beauty, The Waxpot and Michelle’s Hair and Beauty.

They are proud to be able to offer some top beauty ranges such as Dermalogica skin care, OPI nails, Natural Compatibles make-up, and St. Tropez tanning.

They have received extensive training in all areas of the Beauty Industry and are qualified skin-care specialists. They provide services such as facials, waxing, tinting, ear-piercing and hot-stone massage with beautiful, specially rounded marble from Kakadu through Stone Eagle.

They also provide aromatherapy Swedish massage, ear-candling, manicures, pedicures and they even offer a Vichy-Spa bath. This service allows clients to watch a DVD or listen to music while having a hot spa or sauna, or you may lift up the lid that has built-in showerheads and move to the top level to receive a sea-salt exfoliation and / or full body mudwrap.

Whatever your pleasure the girls aim to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere with a very professional touch.

Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th across the world.

IWD is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. International Women's Day is celebrated each year on March 8 and showcases women and their achievements worldwide. The Cairns Regional Council's Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year Awards celebrate the achievements of local women in enriching the lives of other women and girls.

"There are many ways that women contribute positively to the lives of others – through leadership, achievement, voluntary service and by empowering other women and girls to take control of their own destinies," Mayor Bob Manning said.

"Last year's Woman of the Year, Adrianne Hicks, has dedicated more than 20 years of her life to supporting people with mental illness and their families. She is just one of the unsung heroes whom these awards have uncovered over the years. We are now calling on residents to help us uncover one more."

Ms Hicks will be one of two guest speakers at Council's International Women's Day Breakfast, during which the awards will be presented. She will be joined by James Cook University's Dr India Bohanna, who has conducted extensive research into the areas of mental health and brain injury. The breakfast will be held at the Shangri-La Cairns on Saturday 8 March from 7.30am.

Tickets are available now from TicketLink at a cost of $35.00 including hot breakfast.

Gordonvale Youth Fund Students, parents, teachers and coaches are being reminded of the Gordonvale youth fund.

The Gordonvale youth fund is a community based organisation administered by the Mulgrave News that provides funds for children who attend sporting, cultural or artistic events throughout Queensland.

Being selected in representative teams especially from the far north can get quite expensive and we try to alleviate some of that cost by donating money to the cause. Our only criteria is that the particular representative writes a letter to us at the office 86 Gordon Street Gordonvale, that the representative lives in the coverage area of the Mulgrave news and it is verified by a parent or coach.

The Gordonvale Youth Fund is sponsored by the Ye Old Gordonvale Hotel who allows us to sell tickets each and every week to the patrons of the hotel. Last year over $2000 was distributed throughout the community to assist with travel, uniforms and sporting equipment. Letters can be sent to P.O. Box 544 Gordonvale or alternatively and email to admin@mulgravenews.com.au.

Gordonvale Lions Club The following equipment & facilities are available for hire: Tables (seats 8) $ 7 Chairs $ 1 Large Barbeques $ 25 + gas

Contact Norm Fitzpatrick 4056 3081 Air-conditioned club room with: • tables & seating for 60 • self-contained kitchen • data projector, laptop and screen Hire cost is $60/day or $10/day to non-profit organizations.

Contact Glenn Pope 0417 707 447.

A large food van with all accessories for cooking chips, hamburgers etc. Catering services to large functions available. Contact Hec Stampa 4056 1032.

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