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New Lizard Island repeater station already saving lives WITHIN two hours of being switched to “ON”, Lizard Island’s new marine VHF radio repeater station’s Channel 82 sprung to life. A local boat that lost power while fishing in the deep water outside the reef, was drifting towards the reef edge, but they managed to call for help and gained assistance to avoid eminent disaster. Fabled resort location Lizard Island, the Ribbon Reefs, the Cod Hole and some areas of the Coral Sea are now no longer subject to a marine radio “blackout”, thanks to the installation of the station. It has also come just in time for this week’s, sevenday long, 27th Lizard Island Black Marlin classic, which started last Saturday. The event attracts anglers from around the globe to catch and release Giant Black Marlin. An initiative of some dedicated game fisherman, the project was completed courtesy of Peter Teakle who donated substantial funds to cover the costs of the installation, and the Cooktown Volunteer Coast Guard, whose radio licence allows the station to operate. Cooks’ Look, the 358m hill towering over the island now hides the almost-invisible VHF, solar-powered repeater station, which has a range radius of around 200 kilometres. Achieving the various gov-
“Incidents, accidents and prospective shipping disasters necessitated substantial improvement to marine radio communication across the whole area.”
However, proponent game boat skipper Daniel McCarthy, also President of the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association, was able to establish a successful working relationship with Queensland National Parks to enlist their help to plough through the mountain of paperwork for the station’s approval.
He said before the radio-repeater was installed, the black spot meant virtually no radio reception over a vast area, leaving dozens of vessels ‘in the dark’ on any given day. “As search and rescue operations will undoubtedly be required in these waters, as they always have been, this radio link will greatly enhance marine safety,” he said.
McCarthy said he was grateful to the department for its assistance and congratulates them for having the foresight to see the huge benefits to the maritime community and to further enhance environmental protection in the magnificent region of the Great Barrier Reef. “There were reams of red and green tape that had to be unravelled,” said Dan. “The Environmental Protection Authority naturally wanted to preserve the island’s wilderness assets.” He said National Parks were understandably worried the pristine walking trail to the top of Cooks Look might be compromised, but are satisfied the modernity of the transmitter has been discreetly placed out of the sight of hikers. “Installed by helicopter, the station is the size of a suitcase and the photo-voltaic solar panel are virtually invisible,
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Daniel McCarthy at Cook’s Look on Lizard Island with the solar panel that powers the new marine VHF radio repeater station. Photo submitted. thus preserving the naturally beautiful environment that has made Lizard Island the holiday choice of princes and the ‘rich and famous’,” he said. “Land lovers may not recognise the urgent need for this station. “Close to Lizard are the Turtle and Howick groups of
islands, both of which have very narrow shipping routes through them. “Consequently dangerous navigation conditions are created when combined with bad weather, rough seas, the occasional cyclone, and treacherous tidal and current conditions are among the hazards encountered by sea-goers in the area.
“We have seen a few serious mishaps in the Coral Sea in recent times, should there more, or an oil tanker spillage situation, emergency response times and communications between response vessels will be much faster thereby reducing the threat to our environment and helping preserve lives at sea.” Mr McCarthy said in addition to Lizard Island Resort and Bob Lowe President of the Lizard Island Game Fishing Club, other sponsors who tipped-in generous support included Century Batteries and Cairns Battery World, Sky Safari helicopters, David Cantarella the electrician, the Cooktown Volunteer Coast Guard and the Cairns Professional Game Fishing Association.
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the CWA rooms. Phone 4069 5337 or 4057 6033 for appointments. Fri 18. Rough N Ready live in the Caf Bar 7pm @ The Sovereign. Tue 22. Free information night on the subject of "fracking" will be held by Eric George at the Hillcrest Motel from 6.30pm. Tue 22. Endeavour Lions Club meeting at the Lions Hall in Amos Street from 7pm. Wed 23. Shoot Out in Our Town 4.30 - 6.30pm. Meet at PCYC Cooktown Events Centre. Wed 23. Cooktown Photography Club meeting at the Bowls Club from 6pm. Contact Gary Hutchison on 0411 722 807 for information. Thu 24. Australian Film Illumination Panel. Fri 25 - Sun 27. Free Video Production Workshops, for more information contact Cooktown Asylum Productions 0417 622 655. Fri 25. AGM Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery Assoc, Nature's Powerhouse, 2pm for 2.30pm start. Fri 25. Silent Movie Night - Downstairs at Cooktown Creative Arts Centre. Free event. Bar and food available. Sat 26. Cooktown Junior Rugby League's "Come Dressed for the Races Ladies Afternoon & Fashion Parade", Cooktown Bowls Club, 12.30pm. Tickets $20: Nardia 4069 6683, 0447 240 677, Sylvia on 4069 5865, 0429 062 262. Sat 26. Cooktown Golf Club AGM comencing 11am at the clubhouse. Can club secretaries please send in a list of their events planned for the year to editor@cooktownlocalnews.com. au so they can be included in the What's On section.
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letters to the editor My view, lock the ‘fracking’ gate IN response to the news article by Mr Eric George, “Learn about ‘fracking’ at info night”, Cooktown Local News, (October 10) I would suggest that many people across the world have already made up their own minds as to what to expect from this fracking practice. It’s worth considering where the rural folks of Pennsylvania are today as a result of widespread fracking of some of the largest coal seam deposits in the United States. In this instance, there are 4000 wells with an expected 2500 new ones every year. The New York Times article, “The Fracturing of Pennsylvania”, would appear to give a rather frightening assessment of what has occurred in this region’s gas extraction regime. Severely polluted ground water and rivers, sickness in the community and more people with the ability to ignite methane gas from water taps than one may currently think possible. Employment has risen though. It’s not just Pennsylvania though, with Youngstown, Ohio running a close second. The Emmy Award winning documentary, Split Estate would seem an accurate account of the dirty side of the fracturing process. France has just banned the practice of fracking and cancelled all existing exploratory permits, so one could surmise they are a tad concerned about the process as well. If Mr George is going to state, “who knows what fracking does”, I’d suggest there is enough evidence in the electronic media to enlighten him. Surely the New York Times or the people who hand out Emmy awards for documentaries wouldn’t fall into the “bimbo” category as, Mr George puts it. The electronic media is drenched in horror stories of fracking environmental impacts. Surely they all can’t be faking it?
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Meanwhile, back in Australia, the anti mining campaign “Lock the Gate” has witnessed protests from regular rural folks all over Australia, who are having their precious groundwater, local catchments and productive farm land under apparent threat from gas wells and associated fracking. A large proportion of some recent examples of prime land under threat would include Northern NSW and the Geelong Otway region in Victoria, some of the most fertile and productive food growing/grazing volcanic soil in the country. I’m not an expert in fracking geology, but it would seem a reasonable argument if you were going to pump “liquids” underground as Mr George describes it, and these liquids are substances like benzene, ethylbenzine, toluene, xylene, hydrochloric acid and formaldehyde just to name a few, one might reasonably be concerned about the long term ground water status. In fact, leaking well-bores have been a persistent and chronic problem for decades in the industry. Gas industry statistics from the USA state 5-7 per cent of new gas wells leak, and over time with aged units this leakage can be between 30-50 per cent. Even a 2003 article in Oil Field Review, a publication of Schlumberger, reported that, “Since the earliest gas wells, uncontrolled migration of hydrocarbons to the surface has challenged the oil and gas industry.” I personally believe many Australians have been, and are being, “mislead” as Mr George describes it in relation to the long term affects of fracking on our precious ground water, catchment resources and prime productive food growing land. People often say we are always ten years behind the U.S. Just my view... lock the fracking gate. David Cass. Cooktown.
Negative body language at fluoride forum “SCARE-mongering eccentric fringe groups” (as evidenced in a YouTube clip from an appearance on the Sunday Program), is what Dr Michael Foley called those of us who object to fluoridation of the town water supply. And that was before he got here to address the Council Fluoride discussion on Tuesday, October 8. There I heard him tell the meeting that the antifluoride letters and articles in our local paper are orchestrated by an international anti-fluoride group who infiltrate susceptible, small-population towns. As a “conspiracy theory” that takes the cake! A large percentage of
At that meeting, I saw the head of Queensland Dentistry display the most unprofessional body language - exhibiting boredom, sniggering, eye-rolls and disrespectful childish behaviour throughout the presentation by Ms Shepherd. Others at the meeting have told me they also witnessed that behaviour. And we are expected to trust their professional integrity and believe what they say? Trisha Allen Marton.
A farewell thank you from Guurrbi Tours MANY of you may know that we have been negotiating the sale of Guurrbi Tours for some time to enable Judy to return to the UK at the end of the year to be closer to her 88-year-old Mum. Sadly, last week, we learnt that Judy’s Mum has cancer, so we will now be operating our last tours this Saturday, October 19, so Judy can leave at the end of this month. We would both like to take this opportunity to thank Cooktowners for the tremendous support you have given us over the ten years we have been operating. By the time we
finish next week, an amazing 20,500 people will have walked with Willie on his country and gained a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture and spirituality. This would not have happened without you. And whilst we will always remember with pride what we achieved with Guurrbi Tours, what we will most treasure are the wonderful friends we made along the way. With our very best wishes and sincere thanks to you all, Judy and Willie Guurrbi Tours Cooktown.
Thanks to hardy trail riders THE Cooktown Horse Sports would like to thank all those who supported our trial ride at Alkoomie Station. Thanks also to those brave Cape York women and mothers, who, in spite
of a flat tyre, made it to the cattle yards. Thanks also to the young riders and horses for a great weekend. P J Shields Treasurer Cooktown Horse Sports Association
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Bike race to again finish in Cooktown More than 80 participants from all over the world are expected to compete in this year’s 19th edition of the International Crocodile Trophy. The event will start in Cairns on Saturday, after which the riders will race for 900km, cover 15,000m of elevation through the incredible landscape of Queensland’s Tropical North, travelling through some of the most remote and fascinating locations in the Australian outback to finish on Cooktown’s Grassy Hill on October 27. Over the last two decades the Crocodile Trophy has become known as the oldest, hardest and most adventurous mountain bike stage race in the world. For some riders it is the challenge of a lifetime and for everyone an unforgettable adventure. Canadian pro-mountain bike racer Cory Wallace will be at the
over the past few months, the 29-year-old has won the Mongolia Challenge stage race as well as the Otaki 120, Japan’s Premier MTB Marathon and will compete in the 24 Hour Solo World Championships in Canberra this weekend. Wallace added he had confidence in his form, “When the opportunities arise I will try to make the most of them.”
Cory Wallace here in 2012. Photo: REGINA STANGER/ Crocodile Trophy.
“I want to use my experiences from the last couple of years at the Croc to have a smart race and stay out of trouble,” said Wallace.
and 2012 and an incredible racing season so far in 2013, the Canadian National Marathon Champion and TransRockies stage winner and overall runnerup is one of the clear favourites for this year’s trophy.
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start line in Cairns for the third time this year.
Another major contender will be last year’s overall third at the Crocodile Trophy and experienced marathon and mountain bike stage racer, Wolfgang Krenn from Austria. Among the Australian contingent of riders will be last year’s fastest Australian, Steve Rankine from Mossman as well as five riders racing under the Amy Gillett Foundation banner. For more event information, visit www.crocodile-trophy.com
Council votes to continue adding fluoride to water
Police warn online scams on increase COOKTOWN police are warning that with it being tax time, there is usually an increase in the number of email and online scams. They cautioned against contacts originating from Nigeria and West Africa for fake lotteries and inheritances, and well as being very careful about sending money, especially if you don’t know any persons in Africa. In local enforcement action, a 56-year-old Hope Vale woman was arrested and charged last Tuesday for the
offence of creating a public nuisance. And a 45-year-old old male tourist had his holiday ruined, when he was intercepted and charged with having driven a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.132 per cent early on Saturday morning. More recently, a 30-year-old local female was arrested and charged on Monday morning for the offence of wilful damage of property at the Westpac bank branch.
the outcome, but was not surprised by it. “Having read the report that was submitted to Councillors about last week’s Forum, I expected the vote to go that way,” Ms Holland said. However, she said she was happy that the efforts of the local band of volunteers who struck a petition against the addition of fluoride to Cooktown’s water supply had expanded the knowledge of the subject of the broader community. “We’ve all been unpaid volunteers, going to the markets every week with the petition and answering questions about the negative aspects of fluoridation,” she said. “Do you know that
there were people who didn’t even know that fluoride is added to our water here?” Ms Holland said she was looking forward to a referendum on the subject being held before the next council elections. “Hopefully, people will continue to broaden their knowledge on the subject,” she said. “I’m sure there could be a different result by then.” But will Tuesday’s vote discourage the group in its campaign to have a choice about what goes into the water being consumed here? “We’re not going away,” she warned.
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ganisation, Australian Dental Association and Queensland Health and that Council make application to the Queensland Electoral Commission that at the next Council election a referendum be held allowing all parties who reside in Cooktown to vote for or against fluoridation of Cooktown Water Supply.” Mayor Peter Scott told council and the audience in the public gallery, that votes cast on subjects like water fluoridation were very often a “judgement call”, but they had been elected by the community to make decisions they believed to be in the best interests of the majority. Safe Water for Cooktown representative, Rhonda-Joy Holland said she was disappointed by
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With the exception of Mayor Peter Scott (who was at a meeting on the Queensland Plan in Brisbane) and Cr Glen Shepherd who was unable to attend, council had been fully represented at the forum by Deputy Mayor Penny Johnson and Crs Kaz Price, Alan Wilson, Sue Clark and Russell Bowman. The motion passed on Tuesday reads as follows: “That Cook Shire Council continues to maintain the implementation of Fluoride as per the requirements under the Water Fluoridation Act “Water Fluoridation Regulation 2008” and Water Fluoridation “Code of Practice Revision Sept 2010” as per recommendations from the World Health Or-
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COOK Shire Council will continue to add fluoride to Cooktown’s water supply until the next council elections, following a majority vote to continue the practice at Tuesday’s meeting. However, council will apply to the Queensland Electoral Commission for a local referendum to be held, “allowing all parties who reside in Cooktown to vote for or against fluoridation of Cooktown Water Supply”. Prior to Tuesday, Councillors had been provided with a report on last Tuesday’s public forum at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre as well as having the capacity to view a video that had been taken of the event.
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Bone density scanning MORE than half of women and one-third of men over the age of 60 could suffer from the bone disease, Osteoporosis, so with that in mind, Cooktowners of both genders are being urged to have their bone density checked. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones
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THIS week’s winner of the $25 meat voucher is Rosetta Smith’s, “Prayer For The Journey”. Every so often, a photographer can be blessed with a quirky photo opportunity, with in this case, Rosetta being the happy snapper. Not only is it quirky, but she her image also has good composition, focus, and an attractive background blur (bokeh). Photographers are reminded they now have until 5pm today, October 17 to submit their entries for this week’s stage of the competition.
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become fragile and brittle causing them to fracture and break more easily than normal bone, and can be found in people younger than 60. Rod Wilson from Body Report Assessments said knowing your bone density gives you an opportunity to make changes and reduce the risk of bone fractures, and the unpleasant disruption to lifestyle that occurs with a break. Mr Wilson will be conducting clinics at Cooktown’s Alive Pharmacy on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23 and 24, using Ultrasound Bone Density testing to determine an individual’s bone density. “Ultrasound Bone Density has been widely used throughout Australian pharmacies in excess of 15 years,” he said. “It is an established and accepted method of screening for osteoporosis. “It is safe, painless and non-invasive and is con-
He said the 15-minute consultation includes the scan, immediate results in hard copy and an educational component derived from the Osteoporosis Australia guidelines. Osteoporosis can strike women or men of any age, here a younger woman is having a scan for the disease. Rod Wilson from Body Report Assessments will be conducting clinics at Cooktown’s Alive Pharmacy on Wednesday and Thursday, October 23 and 24. Photo submitted. sidered a superior measure of ‘risk of fracture’ than the DEXA method that uses xrays, which is a comparatively expensive procedure, usually in a hospital environment.” He said while DEXA is considered the “gold standard” and is diagnostic, ultrasound, while essentially a screening test, is however, reliable and reproducible with an accuracy rate claimed to be
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Tables turned on columnist Story and photo by COREY BOUSEN
The tables are turned for this airing of ‘My Home, My Future’, with the column’s creator, Eric George, interviewed by Cooktown Local News publisher Corey Bousen (who solemnly swears that Eric did not write this article about himself). Eric George is a man of many talents. He is a well travelledgeologist, a published author of 15 fiction and non-fiction books, a Morris dancer, and is someone who has a keen interest in the future growth and success of Cooktown. Like many of the people Eric has written about previously in his column, Cooktown would be much poorer without having him as a resident. Eric is prolific when it comes to offers to friends and acquaintances to “drop around my place for a coffee”, and as fate has it, Eric has a lovely new coffee machine. It’s orange and makes great coffee thanks to the proficient twisting of nobs by its proprietor, so I took Eric up on his offer and dropped around to his place for a coffee and a chat to learn a bit more about his life. Eric is the son of an English weatherman, John, who met his GreekEgyptian wife Nina Risou in Alexandria after John finished his North African service for the RAF during World War II. “My parents met after the war, before the Egyptian revolution [of 1952] which saw all the Greeks kicked out,” Eric recalls. “My mother spoke Greek at home, French at school and Arabic in the shops. She had to learn English when she met my father.” The newly created George family went to England in 1947, where John took up a post with UK Meteorological Of-
fice, where he stayed for the rest of his working life. Eric was born in 1948 in the village of Odiham, New Hampshire, with another son born shortly thereafter to complete the family unit. But John George’s job as a weatherman for the UK Met Office saw the family move to Libya in 1951, where a young Eric can “remember news reels of King George VI’s funeral and Britain setting an air-speed record from our airbase”. After the stint in Libya, the George’s again returned to the UK, this time to a little village in North Devon, where Eric says he had a normal education “more-or-less”. His senior secondary school education was as a boarder at the United World College in Wales, where Eric had “immense fun” and perhaps got a taste for world travel from the international mix of students who comprised the student body. For university, Eric’s mother, who was living near the capital at that time, recommended he go to London so he could visit his parents on the weekends but Eric’s contrary nature meant that he opted for the University of Liverpool, where he studied geology. “Geology is really fascinating. It is one of those sciences that are right there in front of you, but you never have all the information you need to give a coherent story of a place. I think I enjoy inventing the bits in between,” he explains. The contrarian in Eric saw him head to Northern Ireland in 1972 during “The Troubles” for postgraduate study. A situation that meant that Eric’s life could be ended as he walked down the street, but it was all a part of his cunning plan. “The advantage of The Troubles was they couldn’t fill the post-graduate places so I had no competition
Eric George, geologist and author. in Turkey, Milan and onto Libya at the end of 1990, where Eric met his wife Jola. “While I was in Libya I was lucky enough to meet Jola Latkowska who had been there a long time already as deputy matron of a 1500-bed hospital.” Eric and Jola met at a Hash House Harriers run and he continues to be a weekly participant at the Cooktown Chapter of drinkers with a running problem. “While in Libya I started writing and published my first book, ‘Where Gold Lies’, which is still on sale at Arts & Crafts Cooktown. After six-and-a-half “long years” in Libya, Eric and Jola headed to Slovakia where he worked on a dream-job, but which came to an end when money for the project ran out. As Jola was registered as a nurse in the UK, the decision was made to head to Australia where she took a job in Port Hedland. But Queensland stood large in their minds and they made their way to the east, first arriving in Atherton. “We were looking for a place with coconuts. If it didn’t have coconuts it was too cold,” Eric explains. Atherton’s dearth of coconuts saw the travelling duo arrive in Cooktown at the end of 2004, where they have remained ever since. Having designed and built their house here, Eric fills his days pursing his writing career, often under
getting in,” he smiles. Eric’s life of international travel began in earnest after he graduated when Eric started out teaching his specialty of hydrogeology in Papua New Guinea, and then went on to be the PNG government hydrologist at the age of 29. “I got to fly around all sort of places, especially prisons and hospitals, that had water supply problems and needed bores,” he recalls. The years that followed saw Eric work for the Asian Development Bank in Indonesia, at which time he realised there was not much of a living to be made in water, and switched to oil. “I trained as a cementing engineer at a company school in a grapefruit orchard in Bolivia.” As an employer for oil services giant Schlumberger, Eric worked and lived in Singapore, Kalimantan, Brunei and Sarawak. His first taste of Australia was in South Australia, working on a project there, before he returned to Europe and worked in Paris. In 1984, Eric left the world of oil to start his own business renting horse-drawn gypsy caravans to tourists. “It was great fun plodding around England with a gypsy caravan and a horse. What could be better?,” he reasons. “Unfortunately it involves horses so you automatically don’t make any money.” It was a return to the oil business in 1987, for stints
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Employers to bear burden Queensland Law Society has warned proposed changes to the state’s workers’ compensation scheme risk its financial viability and would increase costs to employers. CEO Noela L’Estrange said instead of introducing an impairment threshold for employees to sue their employer for negligence, WorkCover’s annual profit could be used to reduce premiums. “WorkCover’s 2012-13 annual report is yet to be published, however their 2011-12 report showed an operating result of nearly $200 million, after tax,” Ms L’Estrange said. “The 2012-2013 results are, we understand, likely
to be even more favourable and this profit could be used to achieve significant premium savings. “In conjunction with other modest measures, this would easily make premiums for Queensland employers the lowest in the nation. “It’s not rocket science – if there are fewer payouts, WorkCover makes more profit, as recent results show. “If employers are financially incentivised to improve systems, reduce the numbers of injuries and promote good return to work outcomes by timely premium reductions, everyone benefits. “This gives employers the power to positively
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d 140 Years On... e Late surveys a problem THE first thing that should be done in a new town is a town survey, however this was seldom the case in early times. As far as Cooktown was concerned, the town survey was started in February 1874, but by then there were many business houses, homes and other town facilities built along the road to the Palmer Goldfields. The Engineer for Roads, Mr MacMillan, had conducted a survey for the road to Palmerville, but he did not survey other streets in town, nor did he set off building blocks. Therefore, when business people arrived in town, it was a case of the first into the town got the best blocks. In addition, the average town blocks of that time had a frontage of approximately one chain, or about 20 metres. Thus, when taking up positions along the road, buildings were set off on the expectation that this precedent would continue. However, this was not the case, the initial surveyor set off blocks
Cafe de Paris and the Courthouse in Cooktown. Photo submitted. with a frontage of only around 10 metres. Needless to say, some people found that their buildings spanned two or more blocks, or were located in the middle of a street. The original Sovereign Hotel being one, and Mr Poole was obliged to move his hotel to the block on the corner of Green and Charlotte Streets, which fortunately he also owned. Not so lucky was Mr Charles Bouel. This gentleman built a restaurant, “Cafe de Paris”, a store and a hotel called
“The Exchange”, all in a prime position near the government wharf. He spent some money benching out the hill in order to give himself sufficient level ground on which to build. This was one of the first establishments that a person arriving in Cooktown would see. Mr Bouel was justifiably proud of his establishment and was mortified when told that it was located in the middle of Webber Esplanade. He complained to many colonial officials and to the local newspapers to
little effect, and was finally moved on in early 1875. The size of the blocks can be gauged by viewing the early buildings that still exist around town. “Jacky Jacky’s”, on the corner of Banks Street and Charlotte Street was an early store in Cooktown, and the building opposite the RSL, that now houses the RSL Sub Branch, is all that remains of an early hotel. Both are typical of early buildings.
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PARENTS are being urged to ensure their children are immunised against the potentially deadly measles virus in a first-ever used communication method by Queensland Health. Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young has written to 13,117 parents in the state, whose children have not received their scheduled vaccinations. This is the first time the CHO has worked with the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register to approach families to urge them to vaccinate their children. Dr Young said the recent outbreak of measles had prompted her letter. Since August 13, people had contracted measles as a result of the outbreak, with a total of 21 people contracting the virus in Queensland so far this year. “With a measles outbreak it is imperative as many people as possible are vaccinated,” Dr
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“While 90 per cent vaccinated sounds good, it is important to remember that leaves up to 10 per cent of children who aren’t properly protected against measles,” she said.
“This is the first round of letters and we are working with Immunisation Register staff to identify children below four years of age who are not properly vaccinated.
Dr Young said measles was a very serious disease, which could have potentially life threatening consequences. Around one third of adults who contract it require hospitalisation.
“Immunisation is the most effective way to prevent measles and two doses of measles vaccine are needed to provide a high level of protection.”
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Leading fire expert to heat up Cooktown LOCALS will have a great opportunity to learn about Tropical Savanna Management fire and see how to better manage fire to improve both productivity and environment, when Dr Jeremy RussellSmith addresses tonight’s AGM of South Cape York Catchments. From Charles Darwin University, Dr RussellSmith is a leading expert in Fire Science, having
worked across Northern Australia researching Savanna fire management. He has many years of experience as a consultant fire ecologist to Bushfires NT and is currently a Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University. Dr Russell-Smith’s presentation and SCYC’s AGM and general meeting will be held at Nature’s PowerHouse from 6pm and will be followed by a dinner at 7.30pm.
While the presentation is open to all community members, attendance is by RSVP only with a limited number of seats. RSVP to your.scyc@ gmail.com or by calling Jessie on 0419 972 897. It will be a great opportunity to learn about fire management as it relates to the environment and other land uses. Jessie Price SCYC Project Officer
Sunday 27th, 6.30pm Cooktown Film Festival Bicentennial Park. This year’s theme is “Community” and entries will be judged on most creative and entertaining ways of using this theme. Bring a chair or blanket and vote for your favourite in the People’s Choice Awards. Food and refreshments available from community groups in Cook Shire raising funds for their non-profit groups. Why not arrive a little earlier and watch the Croc Trophy’s awards presentations?
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Tony takes up dreamtime Dear Diary, I went to bed so upset... It is months since I was Prime Minister, but I still wake up worrying about that obnoxious Mr Rudd and all his dirty tricks. You would imagine that now he has made a complete fool of himself in front of the entire electorate, I would have banished him from my dreams all together. Mind you, he is only taking some of my dreamtime. What is really giving me sleepless nights is the continuing disaster of Tony Abbott. Now it is true I have no time at all for him. He is no “gentleman”. The difference between him and Mr Rudd is that Tony, at least, does not pretend to be friendly, intelligent or good for Australia. Now he is embarrassing the nation by going on foreign visits to people who are well aware of the things he has been saying in parliament. I would have been very ashamed to stand before the Indonesian President and say, “Yes, well, I did say certain things about asylum seekers and people smugglers, but that was just to get elected. The Australian people made me say them; no-one else
actually believed them. You didn’t, did you?” My toes would have been curling to meet the Malaysian Prime Minister after sinking the Malaysian Solution to boat people. Honestly, the things he said about Malaysia - it is just as well he has the Murdoch press as part of his coalition. If I had still been steering the country, they would have been holding my feet to the fire, as well as accusing me of having a pear-shaped figure. (Sometimes that sort of thing really put me off my breakfast for a day or two.) In the early hours, I turn over and over in my bed thinking about what I might have done but, realistically, I know it was impossible. The small mistake would be punished mercilessly in front of everyone. Tony is much luckier. He can do all sorts of things and no-one notices. Did you know he has been using public money to attend weddings? Or to enjoy himself competing as an Iron Man? I thought not. If it had been me, I would have had to pay for everything myself and the only press coverage would have been commenting on the size of my bum...
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Derry exhibition being extended GREAT news! Louise Derry’s stunning exhibition in the Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery at Nature’s PowerHouse is being extended to Friday, November 22! In her sixth exhibition at NPH, “Full Circle – Cooktown to Cairns”, Louise takes a retrospective look at her artwork over the decade since her first ever exhibition was held at the same location. Her love of landscapes and rural scenery is evident in these works in pastels, creating vibrant images of our tropical world. Some paintings are of familiar landscapes like Archer Point, Finch Bay and other local scenes, but there are also more ambiguous eye-catching images of cloud, sea and sky that she works with so well. Her sense of colour and space are remarkable Louise has mastered the skill of capturing light and shade and beauty in our natural world and is now looking to other ways of expressing her art so this may be your last opportunity to see this stage of her evolution as an artist. “I’m moving into new areas and a different part of the world, so who knows if and when I will re-
Artist Lou Derry at her Nature’s PowerHouse exhibition, “Full Circle – Cooktown to Cairns” with her dad, Jim, who was seeing one of his daughter’s exhibitions for the first time. turn to Cooktown with works like these,” said Louise. There’s no entrance fee to see these wonderful paintings, so do go in to enjoy this personal and evocative interpretation of our environment.
And while you are at Nature’s PowerHouse, give yourself time to enjoy a light lunch, tea or coffee, or one of their delicious “wompoo” juices, now that the verandah café has re-opened in that perfectly relaxing space.
The privilege of knowing God Philippians 3:7-11 GOD wants people to know Him. If He had preferred anonymity, He wouldn’t have inspired the writing of a multi-author book about Himself. But since He did, our becoming devoted followers and friends of the Creator requires us to delve deeply into Scripture. First, we learn about God from His word. In reading the Bible, we accumulate facts about His character, principles, and
ways of operating. Unfortunately, churches are full of men and women who stop at this step. They know much about religion but haven’t developed their faith. The second step is to meditate on Scripture by thinking about God’s words and allowing the Holy Spirit to interpret them. The only way to rightly understand this divinely inspired text is with the Spirit’s guidance. Finally, we must apply what we learn. Suppose you read that God
I remember the priceless days LAST week I was invited to a special class reunion of my old secondary school mates from Brisbane’s Cavendish Road High School (or “Cav. Road” as it is affectionately known). Much “nostalgia dreaming “ and scribbling has since followed.
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Email your original nostalgic writings, in verse or prose, for our column to: either editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au or thekellers@bigpond.com or post them to: PO Box 645, Cooktown, 4895. Dianne Keller Cooktown Writers’ Group.
is a very present help in times of trouble (Ps. 46:1). Then, when trouble shows up, you will rely on Him for aid. When He answers - and He will answer, although not always as expected you will learn something about God: He helps you by responding to your trust and dependence with a custom-made solution to your problem. I frequently encourage believers to read the Bible, but by that, I do not mean for anyone to skim its pages and walk away with only facts. Scrip-
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ture is a living docum e n t t h a t w i l l From the Pulpit tell you how to practice faith in daily life, but you must do what it says. Only then can you see God as He truly is - not some ancient deity full of rules, but a vibrant friend who wants to connect with His children daily. God bless ya heaps! Have an awesome week. Pastor Wayne Brennan Cooktown Community Church.
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How priceless were our good old Cav. Road days! Intermingled with lessons, we explored Sports, choir-singing, dancing, debating and more; A joyous kaleidoscope we adored. Each weekday I toiled up huge, hulking hills, Schoolbag in tow, to reach the bus stop; Feeling stylish in my blazer of green, With a fetching beret, plus feather, atop. I honour the staff who moulded our days; Some earnest, some tired, some inspiring stars. Imparting knowledge and lessons in life, They taught us so much more than just “The Three R’s”! Romance lurked around many a corner, Even for us oh so demure misses; Flirting smiles, winks, valued Valentine cards And scandalous, stolen, sweet kisses! Though we’ve flitted through fifty frantic years, And now play the retired/grandparent part, Transform the once youthful spring in your step Into an abiding smile in your heart. Cooktown Local News – Thursday, October 17, 2013 – 9
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MINI FUN FESTIVAL @ CCAA
Number of bras and jocks entries not up to expectations
Popular local songbird Lek Jantrarat started the entertainment at Saturday night’s “Mini Fun Festival”.
John Singe and Sayah Scott waiting for Saturday night’s parade of arty bras.
Cheryl Bradwell, Maureen Selman, Kristie Kennedy and Barbie Singe volunteered to model some of the “Arty Bras”.
Barry Clarke wondering if this arty bra will complement the “little pink number” hidden away in his closet.
BRAS and jocks are instruments of bodily support, but the number of “arty bras” and “jazzy jocks” entered for judging in Saturday night’s “Mini Fun Festival” let the team ‘down’ in their aspirations of donating to breast and prostate cancer research.
of the categories.
Entrants in the “Arty Bras”, “Jazzy Jocks”, “Crazy Hats” and “Dunny Art” in the event being run by the Cooktown Creative Arts Association paid $5 to enter, $2 of which the Association intended donating to cancer research.
“It was a fund raising venture that allowed people to call on their creative juices and have a bit of fun.”
However, the number of entries was well-down on past years and what was expected, which means the Association will be looking for alternatives at its next meeting at the end of the month. Association member and one of the organisers, Betty Clarke said they were delighted with the quality of entries they did receive, as well as the enthusiasm of those who entered and/or modelled. But they were disappointed with the actual number of entries in each
Barbie Singe and Gloria Savage. Above: Arty bra and crazy jocks enthusiasts Maureen Selman and Rosalie Chester waiting for the fun to start. Bottom left: Faye Pini practising her crazy hats entry. Right: Alison Booker was another model to take to the catwalk in an “Arty Bra”. Far right: Peter Burns ‘strutted his stuff” to steal the show in this outfit, which further down the catwalk was revealed to be even more risque.
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“We had hoped for more community support with respect to the number of entries for us (the Association), but thought with the added incentive of the donations we wanted to make, we would get more entries,” Betty said.
And fun they did have, despite the disappointment, with a good crowd attending the function to enjoy the “fashion” parade, the barbecue and free entertainment. Betty said they were very grateful to all those who did enter, those who attended and also extended a big vote of thanks to local songbird Lek Jantrarat and the bands, Rough ‘n Ready and Barefoot Belles who provided their services free of charge. “The food was good, the entertainment excellent and the items on display wonderful,” Betty said. “Everyone had a great time.”
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FRIDAY NIGHT @ the TOP PUB Left: Clancy Ganfield and Alice Taylor checking out the Toppy on Friday night. Right: Ron Harrigan gives birthday girl Melisa Kulka a hug during celebrations at the Toppy. Far right: Another birthday girl celebrating a birthday was Margaret Conway (front) seen here with Mervyn Yoren and Pam Howard.
Left: Shakayla Dick-Kyle and mum Sherry Dick on a daughtermummy date. Right: Enjoying the Toppy’s beer garden were Gemma Harrigan, Tamiko Hall, Jacinta Harrigan and Kathleen Stevens.
Janice Hart, Rose Harrigan and Rosina Norman.
FRIDAY NIGHT @ the SOVEREIGN Far left: Grabbing a seat at the Sovvy wherever they could on Friday night were Emma Atkinson and Sue Ahlers. Left: A “very” Irish Heather Quirke at the Sovvy on Friday night. Right: Doug and Cathy Jene caught up with Max Frew for Friday night drinks. Left: “Lofty” and Val Loftus at the Sovvy on Friday night listening to Phil Emmanuel. Centre: Keeping his eyes open was Peter Staig, enjoying the verandah bar with his wife Sue. Right: Joanna Schmidt and Philome Langsdorf brought an international flavour to Phil Emmanuel’s audience.
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6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 Tomorrow 1:15 The Telegram Man 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 3 - Dandenong Vs Townsville 4:00 Hockey: International Super Series 2013 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: A young woman’s paternity test leads to the reopening of a notorious murder case from the seedy underworld of 1980s Soho in which the prime suspect was mysterious ex-jazz chanteuse Angela Gold. 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: Peter’s new client wants a divorce straight away after finding out her husband is a cross dresser. He, on the other hand, wants to stay married. 10:05 Waking The Dead: Waterloo (Part 1) 11:00 Woodley: The Story So Far 11:30 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:30 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 The Middle 12:30 Business Agenda 1:00 Sullivan & Son 1:30 Movie: “Firefox” (PG) 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway: Tonight on Getaway guest reporter Jamie Durie cruises the last leg of his wonderful European River Cruise up the Main River in Germany. He visits the world’s largest fresco painting and enjoys some of Europe’s most beautiful and famous scenery of The Rhine Valley before finishing his cruise in the colourful city of Amsterdam. 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Australia’s Got Talent 9:15 TBA 12:00 Movie: “The Stepfather” (AV a,v) - Michael returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend. 2:00 Movie: “Outlaw Blues” (M v,a) 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning 5:00 World News 1:00 Otello 3:30 Tim Marlow’s Virtual Gallery 3:35 Show - Weekend 11:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 2013 5:00 Creek To Freud’s Naked Truths 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots Coast 6:30 World News Australia 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the 7:30 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for 7:35 24/7 Wild weekends, short breaks and holidays. 8:35 First Crossings: Buller River 6:00 Seven News 9:30 Movie: “Pan’s Labyrinth” (MAV v) - In Spanish. In the fascist 6:30 The Neighbors: “Bathroom Etiquette” Marty and Debbie preSpain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic pare the Bird-Kersees for their kids’ first day of human school. army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy 7:00 TBA world. A richly imagined and exquisitely violent fantasy from 12:15 Grey’s Anatomy: I Will Follw You Into The Dark - After learnwriter-director Guillermo del Toro. ing at a deposition that more of his patients have died than 11:40 Movie: “The Horde” (MAV h,l,v) - Four cops out to avenge the survived, Derek decides to quit. murder of an associate attack an abandoned complex which 1:15 Movie: “Sione’s Wedding” (M s,l) - Four best friends nearing serves as a hide-out for the suspected killers. But the operation their 30th birthdays are given the ultimatum to find a girl and quickly spirals out of control as a zombie outbreak threatens both settle down. Will they be able to do it? the cops and the criminals, and both factions must stick together if 3:30 It Is Written Oceania they are to survive. 4:00 Home Shopping 1:25 Shameless 5:00 Dr Oz 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight
SUNDAY 20
6:00 Rage 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Urban Hope - Peckham 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 A Thousand Different Angles 2:30 Wagner Undder The Sails 3:30 Hockey: International Super Series: Women’s Final / Men’s Final 6:00 Scared Shrekless 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Kakadu 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:30 Autopsy On A Dream 11:00 Australia On Trial: The Mount Rennie Outrage 11:55 The Great Escape: The Reckoning 12:50 Movie: “The Great Escape” (PG) - In 1943, the Germans opened Stalag Luft North, a maximum security prisoner-of-war camp. In doing so, however, the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team. 3:35 Family, Later On 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:05 Gardening Australia 5:30 Collectors: Inventions
6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Australian Fishing Championships 12:00 Neighbours At War 12:30 Movie: “The Goonies” (PG) 2:50 Australia’s Got Talent 4:30 Deepwater 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent 8:10 60 Minutes 9:10 TBA 11:30 Prime Suspect: Carnivorous Sheep - Duffy isn’t happy with Jane’s participation in his homicide-kidnapping case. In other events, Jane meets Matt’s son for the first time. 12:30 Financial Review Sunday 1:00 What Would You Do? 2:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Doc McStuffins 6:30 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 11:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 11:30 Dr Oz 12:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 The X Factor Live 7:30 Sunday Night 8:30 Bones 10:00 Castle: Need To Know / The Mistress Always Spanks Twice When a half-naked woman is found covered in caramel sauce and hanging by bondage cuffs in a public park, Castle and Beckett’s investigation takes them into New York’s underground world of sexual domination. 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 12:30 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Paris-Tours 2013 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 National Road Series 2013 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Kingdoms Of South America: Kingdom Of The Desert 8:30 Richard III: The King In The Car Park - Kingdom Of The Desert 9:55 Britain In A Day - On Saturday 12 November 2011 an eclectic range of British people turned the camera on themselves, capturing the entertaining and mundane, the exciting and unusual, the poignant and the everyday. 11:40 Monster Moves - Mammoth Mansions 12:40 Movie: “The Mermaid” (MA s) - In Russian. A modern rendition of Hans Christian Andersen’s story ‘The Little Mermaid’. Winner of the Directing Award at Sundance in 2008, this is a tender Amélie-like story about a young girl who grows up believing she has the power to make wishes come true. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 21
SBS
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 As Time Goes By 1:00 Midsomer Murders 2:35 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Revisited 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 Dalziel And Pascoe 1:10 Movie: “The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp” (G) - Details of a staunch British army officer, his life through three wars and his inability to cope with constant change. 3:50 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire Out West” (G) - Lupe Velez stars as the madcap character created for her. The Spitfire fakes a divorce so that her husband will pay more attention to her. 5:05 The Stringers Of Cape Barren Island 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Scavenger Vortex 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Cooper-Kripke Inversion 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Kickstarter 10:00 Two And A Half Men: I Think I Banged Lucille Ball 10:30 Big School: Miss Postern warns the other teachers to be careful around troubled student Josh, who’s mother has run off and divorced his father. 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Whoo-Hoo, A Hernia Exam! 12:00 Nikita: Reunion 1:00 Extra 1:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Loss Of Faith” (M v,l) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 The X Factor Live 8:40 The Blacklist 9:40 Scandal 10:40 Mistresses 11:35 30 Rock: Game Over - Jack recruits rival Devin Banks as his ally in an elaborate plan to discredit teenage nemesis and future KableTown CEO, Kaylie Hooper. 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 God In America 2:05 Inside Natures Giants 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 National Road Series 2013 5:30 Tour Of Beijing Daily Highlights 6:00 Tracks And Trails 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize 7:35 Storm City: Wind 8:30 What Makes Us Human? 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Environmental Science - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. This episode, Jeff is nominated by his fellow classmates to discuss the amount of homework they are assigned with Señor Chang, while Troy and Abed lose their subject for a biology experiment. 11:55 Shorts On Screen: Bruce Lee Played Badminton Too 12:30 Kill Arman 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 22
7 CENTRAL
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Gareth Malone’s Extraordinary School For Boys 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Revisited 6:55 Australian Encounters 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 The Art Of Australia: Strangers In A Strange Land 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 J.K. Rowling: Life After Harry Potter 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Outcasts 1:35 Thorne: Sleepyhead 2:20 Baker Boys: Inside The Surge 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 3 - Dandenong Vs Townsville 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 Super Fun Night: Three Men And A Boubier 8:30 Big School: Miss Postern puts herself down for an Ironman competition, but realizes all too late what is involved. Mr Gunn offers to help her train, and Mr Church tags along, taking an unusual interest in PE suddenly. Mrs Klebb tries to stop violence at school. But the teachers aren’t listening. 9:00 Come Fly With Me 9:30 Movie: “Grown Ups” (PG) 11:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Broken Hip 12:00 Nothing Trivial 1:00 Extra 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Clean Kill” (M v,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Dancing With The Stars 9:30 TBA 11:30 Go On: Double Down - Ryan, still pained from the breakup with Simone, backslides into his old gambling habit, though sternly warned by Lauren to steer clear. But when he receives the life insurance check for his deceased wife, it’s more than he can bear and he starts making bets on anything and everything. 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 David Garrett: Music! Live In Concert 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Literary Landscapes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? John Barnes -Footballer John Barnes traces his family roots and discovers the central role his grandfather played in Jamaica’s quest for independence. Growing up, John Barnes thought of his maternal grandfather, Jamaican journalist and broadcaster Frank Hill, as a little dull, a man who was always reading or typing. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War - Little Lies - The past troubles Yussuf, while Abdullah tries to revive the tradition of recruiting children to be martyrs. Finally, Yussuf is put to a test of faith. Iris extracts information about the Children of the Jihad, and she and Haim Cohen continue Atar Shorer’s investigation and try to solve the mystery of the new leader of the organization. 12:55 Vento Di Terra / 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 23
IMPARJA
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathon Ross Show 2:45 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Revisited 6:55 Lessons From The Grave: Won’t Be Forever 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: School 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Ja’mie: Private School 9:35 Agony Aunts 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Spooks 12:35 Taggart: Fallen Angels 1:25 Lennon Naked 3:00 Hockey: International Super Series: Women’s Final / Men’s Final 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother: Check out all the fun and action from the housemates this week in Big Brother’s new Twisted House. 8:30 Hostages: 2:45PM - Ellen and Brian devise a plan with their kids to escape from Duncan. Meanwhile, Duncan’s wife, Nina, tells him that she wants to discontinue her treatment and spend her time with her husband and daughter. 9:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Take The Money And Run 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Wild Flowers 11:30 Political Animals 12:30 20/20 1:30 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Unwed Father” (M s,a) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 9:30 Men At Work: Toilet Of Eden 10:00 How I Met Your Mother: Ducky Die 10:30 How To Find Love Online: Welcome to the modern world where everything is available online, even your partner. With millions of hopeful singletons investing their hopes and trust, as well as cash, internet dating is a multi-billion pound industry. 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Celebrity Juice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
4:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 7:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Literary Landscapes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Aliens Of The Deep Sea 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Valentines Day 9:30 Prisoners Of War: Blue 10:25 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “The Diving Bell And The Butterfly” (M a,n) - In French. A poignant portrait of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby and his life following a stroke that leaves him paralysed, save the blinking of his eye. A heart-breaking look inside the mind and body of a paralysed man, vividly demonstrating the life that continued to thrive within, and struggle to get out. 1:00 Movie: “Through Her Own Eyes” (M l,n) - In Spanish. This revealing and engaging look at life on both sides of the prison bars in present-day Argentina follows the development of a university student’s relationship with an inmate and his desperate mother. 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
THURSDAY 24
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Wild Russia 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Turn Back Time 2:00 Atlantis 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Country House Revisited 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Redesign My Brain With Todd Sampson: Mind Over Matter 9:30 Fry’s Planet Word: Uses And Abuses 10:00 Genius: Hairy Bikers And Jane Moore 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” (PG) 3:15 Dalziel And Pascoe: Bones And Silence - Dalziel becomes involved in a game of psychological one-up manship, with a clever, dangerous killer. 5:00 Home, Later On 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 TBA 3:00 National News Now 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother: Live Nomination - Big Brother nominations, live with Sonia Kruger. Who will they nominate this week? And why? 8:30 TBA 12:00 True CSI: Cold Blood: Close To Home - The murder of 15-year-old Naomi Smith in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, and the subsequent police investigation are detailed. 1:00 The Baron: Masquerade - Part 1 - Exciting, danger-laden, unusual exploits...the human dramas of those who buy, sell or steal precious treasures. 2:00 Brand Developers 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Sam Churchill: Search For A Homeless Man” (M v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 How I Met Your Mother 8:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 9:30 TBA 11:00 Grimm: Natural Born Wesen - The Wesen code of honour comes into question when Nick, Hank and Monroe discover a series of bank robberies with Wesen using true natures as their disguises. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
4:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 7:00 World News 1:00 Parent Rescue 1:30 Speed Of Life 2:30 Costa’s Garden Odyssey 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Literary Landscapes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 8:00 Destination Flavour: Japan 8:30 Heston’s Fantastical Food: Fantastical Christmas 9:30 Masters Of Sex: Thank You For Coming 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations - Join author and chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate dining experience. In this episode, Anthony heads to arguably the most exotic state in America: Hawaii. There he enjoys surfing, visits a volcano, and samples some local culture, including a traditional Hawaiian luau, complete with loads of entertainment, a giant buffet, hula dancers, umbrella drinks and tons of tourists. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
12 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, October 17, 2013
6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” (PG) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Before And After - Archer arrives at Seattle Grace and after a dire prognosis, Derek warns Addison that his chances of surviving surgery are minimal. 1:15 Grey’s Anatomy: An Honest Mistake - Derek’s confidence is shaken like never before as he faces off with Addison over what course is best for their pregnant patient. 2:10 Special: Blue Mountains Magic - Capturing the very best of the our Blue Mountains and its old-world charm. Experience a grand old steam train, 1920 vintage racing cars, historic settlements, wildlife and canyoning. 3:00 Home Shopping / 4:00 NBC Today
5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Rex In Rome 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Literary Landscapes 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Worker’s Coast 8:35 Harlots, Housewives And Heroines: At Home 9:40 As It Happened: Dive WWII 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “You Will Be Mine” (M s,l,n) In French. Marie leaves home to study the piano at the conservatory in Lyons. Through lack of money, she is obliged to share an apartment with Emma, a friend of the family who has lived alone since the death of her father. The two young women develop a strange fascination for one another, which soon develops into an intense mutual need. 12:55 Movie: “Myth” (M v) In Cantonese, Mandarin and English. 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
CROSSWORD No. 170
SUDOKU No. 170
Your Lucky
Stars
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
At times you can be a little too conservative. You will need to be prepared to take chances to get what you want out of life. You can take calculated risks. Romance. You will be in quite an adventurous mood this week. Take this newfound energy outdoors and see what you can find!
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
You may not realize all of the work you have ahead of you. Be sure to get some much needed rest so that you are at the top of your game. Romance. A person that you have never met before will be very curious about your life. They may be a secret admirer! Don’t reveal too much to them.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
A strange situation at work might leave you a little confused. Trust to your intuition and you will be able to work out what to do. Romance. Communications with your partner will be especially good this week. Try to resolve old disputes and you will strengthen your footing in this relationship.
FOR KIDS
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
A friend will help to reassure you that you are doing the right thing. Don’t forget that it is you who has to make the final decision, however. Romance. This would be an excellent week for a romantic get-together. Choose the right day for a quiet dinner for two. It may be fun to order in!
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
A family member could use your advice on a pressing issue. You may be biased, but you may still be the best person to guide them through this. Romance. Try not to hide your feelings. Your partner could do with some more reassurance. More than likely, you have the same feelings.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
A dream about a person that you would like to meet may be a little implausible. The dream may come true in a slightly different way, however. Romance. This is not really the best time to take a vacation with your partner. You both have much to finish. Plan it for a later date.
FINDWORD No. 170 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
A story that you have been told may not be the whole truth. You must look deeper in order to find out what has really been happening. Romance. Don’t let yourself overreact. You can be much more sensitive than you probably realise. Give yourself time to think things through.
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
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MUDDY RIVER
You will have to spend some time dealing with chores around the house this week. Don’t let a friend’s visit throw you off course. Focus! Romance. You will be in a very practical mood and will finally succeed in sorting out a financial problem in a way that pleases you and your mate.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
An emotional outburst will help you to get what you want, but it may create some unexpected tensions. Make sure that you don’t make a “mountain out of a molehill”! Romance. If you hide your feelings too much, you will become cut off from your partner. You need to open yourself up!
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
You will instinctively know the best course of action. Don’t let other people push you off track. You will go far if you stay true to yourself. Romance. Your relationship may be flagging a little. Do something to spruce it up. Check out local magazines to find a fun activity you’ll both enjoy.
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LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
–Chinese Proverb
SOLUTIONS No. 170
A risk which seems unlikely at the time may nevertheless pay off. Don’t expect to get out more than you put in, however. Romance. You will be bombarded by a new love interest with questions about your past. You don’t have to divulge all information, but giving some insight is a good idea.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
An age gap may be less of a problem than you believe. You may have much more in common than you think. Team up more often and you’ll see improvements in your daily life. Romance. An admirer will be pleased with your recent work. You may be a little surprised at their reaction!
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Why didn’t “Popeye the Sailor” eat kangaroo instead of spinach? “Eat your spinach, you no good infink. Eat it. Eat it!” This is more of a statement than a question. Kangaroo is an amazing ‘power’ food because: • It is a terrific source of high-quality protein; • It is low in fat, with less than two per cent fat; • It contains low levels of “undesirable” saturated fats; • It is a source of heartfriendly omega-3s; • It contains CLA, which has antioxidant properties and may help reduce body fat in humans; • It is a particularly rich source of the minerals iron and zinc; • It is an important source of several Bgroup vitamins, namely riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12; and • It has the Heart Foundation Tick of Approval. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): is a “desirable” fat found in kangaroo meat. Research shows that CLA has antioxidant properties and may help reduce body fat in humans.
Iron: Due to a misprint, spinach was mistakenly scripted to be ten times the amount of iron it actually had, hence why poor Popeye was condoned to eat so many tins of the stuff. It wasn’t until a publication in the British Journal of Medicine in 1981 that this little “slip-up” became widely known! Yes, spinach is a super food, and contains high levels of calcium, folic acid, potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamins C and A, lutein and zeaxanthin, which help to steady our heartbeat and blood pressure, produce red blood cells, and help with bone, eye and neural tube health. Broccoli according to Men’s Health is more densely packed with vitamins and minerals than any other food and kale is equally as good if not better. Kangaroo meat is a particular rich source of iron. In fact, a 150g serve of kangaroo steak or fillet provides 41 per cent of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for iron. Zinc: Kangaroo meat is a good source of this important mineral. Indeed, a 150g serve of kangaroo steak provides over
a quarter (28 per cent) of the RDI. The other good news is that zinc found in animal foods, like red meat and seafood, is better absorbed than the iron from plant foods. B-Group vitamins: Kangaroo meat is an important source of several B-group vitamins, namely riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. For example, a 150g serve of kangaroo loin fillet typically provides 36 per cent of the RDI for riboflavin, 63 per cent of the RDI for niacin, 80 per cent of the RDI for Vitamin B6 and over 100 per cent of the RDI for Vitamin B12, which helps to break down fats and proteins to produce energy. So if there are any Popeye fans out there, sorry to disappoint, but you can be a little more adventurous than eating just spinach for your extra surge of “power”, and if you are a man and wanting to impress the delightful “Olive Oyl” in your life, why don’t you cook her a fillet of kangaroo on the barbecue tonight with some nice fresh, vibrant salad?
Kangaroo meat is a real surprise packet as a healthy eating option for humans. Photo: MICHELLE HODGKISS.
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Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK
Brolgas and other birds delight visitors Story and photos by MIKE D’ARCY
Left: Pelicans, magpies geese, cormarant, egrets and royal spoonbills at Keatings.
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Keatings Lagoon is brilliant at the moment. A family of three brolgas - Mum, dad and offspring - dropped in to show their grace and delicate colours to Ron and Christine Barrt who come from the Netherlands.
Bottom left: Brolga family at Keatings Lagoon. Bottom right: Ron and Christine Barrt from the Netherlands with James Cook.
Back in 1865, John Gould noted that they were called “native companions” by the locals. Brolgas mate for life and are part of the crane family with their close relatives, the Sarus crane. The brolga’s blackish dewlap differentiates it from the Sarus crane, which has a longer red marking on its neck. The brolga family will breed again towards the end of the wet season. We didn’t see the wonderful ritual mating dance of the brolgas this time. The Barrts are interested in history and love wildlife, especially birds, so Cooktown was a natural spot to visit. They lamented the fact that the Dutch presence in Australia, starting in 1606 with the Duyfken on the East Coast of Cape York, and forged by the commercially minded VOC (Dutch Trading Company) is not more used in tourist publicity. The Barrts graciously stood alongside Cook’s statue to show that they bear no grudges at English James Cook claiming Australia for King George and Mother England. Darren
and
Fiona
Earnshaw come from Gosford and are passionate about wildlife. In fact, the whole family are nuts about it. Fiona’s uncle famously took a year off his other responsibilities to break the 12-month record for bird-spotting in Australia. Such obsessions make us interesting! We saw some beautiful pelicans gliding among the waterlilies at Keatings. Now, pelicans can be a bit like rats down south, but seeing them at Keatings in their unique setting, with cormorants, royal spoonbills, magpie geese, pacific black duck,
hard head duck, pygmy geese and a greater egret around them was pretty special. The pelicans at Keatings Lagoon are healthy, sparkling clean and have beautiful feather colouring, especially alongside the water lilies. Darren and Fiona reckon that Cooktown should annually promote a three month bird festival at Keatings, but is that really such a good idea? It might make the place too busy, just when businesses are looking for a rest. Wujal Wujal (Bloomfield) Falls are, as always, running well, and had an extra aura of colouring
with its annual burning last weekend. The Wujal council did a great job removing the two subsequent tree falls across the track to the Falls first up Monday morning. Work at Woobadda Creek and the Bloomfield River are in a consolidation phase, which means that offices are in place, gear is being transported, but not much else is happening at the moment. Despite rumours, there are, apparently no particular obstacles, such as permits, to the major work commencing. Expect longish delays along the road around
Ayton and Cedar Bay, as loads of rock are being dumped and converted to something more decent and trafficable. The Bloomfield Track is generally okay, babout 300 metres of corrugations up Donavans and Cowie Ranges from the north are disgraceful! So let’s hope that a little work will be done before the rains set in. Happy travelling, Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours Phone: +61 7 4098 9180 www.darcy of daintree. com.au
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Fish and anglers excited by warmer conditions THE warmer weather has excited the fish, which is exciting for us all! The conditions for offshore fishing have been good, although a few days were rather windy. Although middle part of this week has been reasonably calm for reef fishing, the offshore winds are predicted to increase from late in the weekend, which means the best places to go after barramundi are the coastal and inland rivers and streams, including Lakefield National Park. The season closure for barramundi is midday, November 1, but the best time to maximise your chances are the six days before
a full moon, and the six days before a new moon. Our next full moon is Saturday, October 27, while the new moon will occur on Sunday, November 3. The Endeavour River and the Wharf have continued to provide anglers with fish and fun. Mackerel in the mornings and reef fish through the day with barramundi included in the fish landed over the last week. Live bait continues to lure the big ones from off the Wharf, with queenfish, golden trevally and mangrove Jack doing well. The opening in the rock wall that is being built adjacent to the Cooktown Wharf is
Crocs’ players win cricket cup awards
a new hot spot. Lure casters are having fun working the opening in the wall as the bait fish have been using the shelter of the wall, thus attracting the big fish. The Bertram Eagle Yachts 27th Black Marlin Classic 2013, Lizard Island Tournament is currently running through to Saturday, October 19. It is providing excitement for the anglers chasing the famous game fish and for us here on land, as we are able to see some of the finest sports and game fishing boats tie up at the Wharf. Angler Harvey with a coral trout. Photo submitted.
Singing like cane toads a family trait THIS week’s run was hosted by Yo-Yo and Moses and was all the more special because Yo-Yo had imported two family members from Poland who wanted to study the folkways of Australia. Of course, the Hash is an excellent place to start because it is where you can see the true Aussie spirit at work. We started with a traditional argument about whether it was 5.30 and time to begin the run, or whether the hare’s enthusiasm had led him to start at 5.29 instead. That’s the Hash - like herding cats. They were herded to the bottom of Moses’s road, and the chaos started. The hare had made the mistake of setting a simple check and false trail. Three quarters of the pack reacted by standing at the road junction and bleating like sheep. The rest wandered aimlessly around all the places where the real trail wasn’t. Thank goodness Cracklin found paper and they were off!
Black Mountain Panther, Erril Kulka received the award for the player of the carnival at the recent Rainforest Cup Indigenous cricket carnival at Tully. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. Rainforest Cup Indigenous cricket carnival organiser Stan Lenoy presents Black Mountain Panther, Glen Kulka, who represented the Cooktown Crocs, with the award for being the Tully carnival’s best batsman. Photo submitted.
Time running out to register for firearms safety course a 40-shot Sports Pistol Shoot contested, with first place going to Peter who scored 329, while Keith finished second with 321 and Craig was third with 297.
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Limited places available. To register, contact 0417 817 536. Shooters are reminded that Sunset Shoots are held each Wednesday from 5.30pm. All are welcome, but you will need to bring photo ID and wear closed-in shoes. Mal Soutar President.
The trail wove along field breaks to the far end of Brown Street, and then back to a friendly nurse’s house for a drink stop. Yes, this was where Cracklin and Matchbox had left the drink stop last week. Luckily, it still tasted nice and fortified the pack for
the run (walk) home. Back at the bash, GM Thermo was quick to welcome the return of Lunasee, and then welcome the two virgin runners from Poland. Great, we now had two singers to support Yo-Yo’s Polish party piece which, believe it or not, translates as “I have an old hat”. Unfortunately, it seems that singing like cane toads runs in Yo-Yo’s family and the resulting song was simply three times worse than normal. Thank goodness Yo-Yo can cook, and all was forgiven when she produced a pork banquet fit for a king (but not for a Soggy, who cannot stomach pork or kangaroo). This was followed by “szarlotka z budyniem” (apple cake with custard), which silenced the even greediest hashers. Next week’s run will be hosted by F*&t and Thermo, but will start at Culvert 271 on the Lakeland road, 5.30 on Monday, October 21. The last time F*&t tried this arcane method of positioning was a disaster, so just drive up and down the road between the Annan and the Archer Point turn-off until you see him waiting beside the road. Call Moses on 4069 5854 ot 0409 686 032 for details. On-on! Lye Bak
New boy Geoff shoots well despite windy conditions
NEW Cape York SSAA club member Geoff came along to Saturday’s Shotgun shoot as a spectator initially, but ended up shooting three events of 25 targets with credible results. The windy conditions were quite a challenge, which made Geoff’s results pretty good for a first time effort.
Shooting is very much a family affair for Cape York SSAA members, Jim, Kristin and Jason Williams, seen here ready for Saturday’s shoot. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. This weekend’s schedule of events at the SSAA Cameron Creek Range will see a Service Rifle practice on Saturday, October
19 at 1pm, which will be followed by a Pistol Shoot at 3pm. Then on Sunday, a Service Rifle shoot will
start at 9am. For details contact your Discipline Captains. Anne Williams Secretary
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Panthers prowl into final in 7-ball, heart-stopper victory total on 258. Lingy remained not out on 13, while Scott top-scored with 85 not out. After a hearty lunch courtesy of Helen and Dom, BMP set about the chase with Clive and Glen Kulka. The score reached 36 when Clive was caught behind by Wal off Craig’s bowling for 18. Adrian was next, but was soon out, bowled by Craig for four. George joined Glen in the middle and together they added 47 runs before Glen became the first victim of the wily bowling of Steve “cracked ribs” Wilton, bowled for a well-made 40 with the score on 93. Stumpy Kulka was out next ball, well caught in the outfield by Shaun. With the last ball of his first over, Steve had George caught, again in the outfield by Shaun, for nine. BMP went to the first drinks break at 5 for 112. Eril and Asho steadied things and got BMP back on track, not losing a wicket and putting together a 132 run partnership to go to the second drinks break with the score at 227. The Diggers needed wickets and they needed them quick. Straight after the break, Brodie broke through, getting Asho to pop one up and Lingy took a great catch to dismiss him for 29. Wilbur joined Eril and took the score to 251, when Eril nicked one behind to Wal off the bowling of Brodie for a very well-compiled 99 runs. Wilbur was out, four runs later and BMP still had four runs to get for victory and the Diggers needed just one more wicket to book a ticket into the grand final. Fortunately for BMP, Brett Pickup was able to take them across the line with seven balls to spare. Eril was Man of the Match for his batting heroics. Both teams are reminded that with the grand final being a 50over affair, they are required to report to the Queens Gardens at 10am. Best of luck to both teams. See you there.
By WAL WELSH THE Black Mountain Panthers booked their berth in this weekend’s cricket final with a heart-stopping seven-ball victory over the Council Diggers last Sunday. Facing up against BMP in the 50-over grand final, will be the Marton Invitation X1, who were first into the decider after a solid season saw them atop the premiership ladder. However, it was Sunday’s 40over semi final that occupied the focus of those who attended the Gardens to see who would relegated to spectator status for next weekend’s match. In misty conditions, BMP won the toss and elected to field, with Billy Dukes and Shaun Law opening for the Diggers. The boys got off to a great start and amassed 34 runs before Shaun was caught by Eril Ross-Kelly off the bowling of Clive Kulka for 12. Billy was out for 18 a few overs later, bowled by Billy Harrigan. This brought Mark Whitman and Steve Law together in the middle and these two managed to get to the first drinks break without losing another wicket with the score at 75. Steve was out with the total at 101, stumped by Adrian Kulka off the bowling of Wilbur Kulka for eight. Mark was next to go, bowled by Eril for a well-made 53. Brodie Welsh and Scott Stallan added another 20 odd runs before Brodie was caught by Ashley Lyall off Adrian’s bowling for six. Wal and Scotty put on another 47 runs before Wal nicked a Billy Harrigan delivery to be caught behind by Adrian with the score at 197. Craig Wason was next and made a couple before he was caught by George Kulka off Billy’s bowling. Thomas Ling joined Scott, and together put on another 47 runs in the next five overs to see out the Diggers innings with the
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BMP keeper Adrian Kulka wasn’t needed for this ball, with Diggers batsman Steve Law playing a cavalier stroke to despatch it to the outfield.
Diggers batsman Mark Whitman watches and waits the result of this delivery from BMP bowler, “Stumpy” Kulka.
Diggers batsman Mark Whitman uses his feet and gets low, with the intention of sweeping this ball into the outfield.
BMP outfielder Billy Harrigan about to fire a return to his keeper.
Umpire Craig Wason deliberates on this tidy delivery from BMP junior bowler Wilbur Kulka.
Friday, OCTOBEr 18 TO Friday, OCTOBEr 25
NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only. Information from www.bom.gov.au .
Fri 18 Time 0214 0840 1431 2039
Ht 0.39 2.74 0.74 2.58
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Sat 19 Time 0247 0914 1509 2105
MOON PHASES
Ht 0.43 2.71 0.89 2.40
NEW MOON Sun. Nov 3. Time: 22.50
Sun 20
Time 0319 0949 1547 2132
Ht 0.53 2.63 1.08 2.19
FIRST QUARTER Sun. Nov 10. Time: 15.57
Mon 21 Time 0351 1026 1627 2158
Ht 0.68 2.50 1.29 1.96
FULL MOON Sat. Oct 19. Time: 09.38
Tue 22 Time 0422 1106 1711 2213
Ht 0.87 2.33 1.49 1.75
LAST QUARTER Sun. Oct 27. Time: 09.41
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Wed 23
Time Ht 0450 1.06 1156 2.17
Thu 24
Time Ht 0520 1.24 1449 2.09
Fri 25
Time 0129 0416 0609 1558
Ht 1.35 1.44 1.41 2.17
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