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Fashion extravaganza at the Bowlies

Mora Mora Fashion was one of the labels featured at Saturday’s Cooktown Junior Rugby League’s “Ladies Afternoon and Fashion Parade”.

Seen here are models Mollie McGregor, Nardia Whitman, Jazz Sieverding,

Cathy Harrison and Katrina Lewis with designer/creator Sandra Gougeon and her daughter Malena.

Photo: ARNAUD GOUGEON.

Council takes no chances with reported croc sighting

By GARY HUTCHISON SHUDDERS resonated throughout the Cooktown community last week, with a report that a crocodile had been sighted near a swimming hole on the Little Annan River, long-regarded as a safe haven for families.

Cook Shire Council reacted immediately by arranging for

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a warning sign to be erected at the site on the upstream side of the Little Annan River Bridge.

Mayor Peter Scott said one of his council staff had received an unconfirmed report of the croc sighting and the circulation of a photo, which necessitated the action.

“We were taking absolutely no chances with something like this,” he said.

“It was far better to err on the side of caution than see a tragedy occur because the sighting could not, at that stage, be confirmed.”

The Environmental Protection Authority was advised and arrangements made for them to come to Cooktown to fully investigate the matter.

Mayor Scott was lavish in his praise of local rangers who responded to his call to action.

“Our local National Parks and Wildlife staff went straight down and erected the sign and had a look around to see if there were any signs of croc activity,” he said.

“And then Yuku Baja Muliku ranger Mick Hale went down on Friday night with his spotlight to try and detect any eyes shining from the bush or the river.

“But there was nothing to

indicate any activity there.”

With no evidence to back up the unconfirmed sighting and no photo to hand, conjecture stirred that it was a false report.

“We still weren’t prepared to take any chances,” Mayor Scott said.

“My kids and dog had been swimming there for years, so I know how important that

swimming hole is to everyone here.

“We wanted to be sure it was safe.”

Five days of intense inquiries followed, with Mayor Scott finally being able to track down the photo, after which it was determined the image depicted the crocodile normally seen at Wujal Wujal.

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ITET In the AYNINGH FRIDIDAY Café Bar from 7pm

Saturday night in the Balcony Restaurant 4-Course Dinner with live entertainment from

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singing and Idris Alkamraikhi on guitar.

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WEEKLY

Every Thursday. Bush Bingo, 9am at the Bowls Club.

Every Friday. Monster Meat Raffles in the Caf Bar, @

The Sovereign, from 6pm.

Every Friday. Members Draw, from 6.30pm; Raffles and Lucky Pokies Seat, 8-8.30pm, at the Bowls Club.

Every Friday. Members Draw (7.30-8.30pm) and Cooktown Amateur Turf Club Raffles @ the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club.

Every Sunday. Social Bowls, from 1pm, Bowls Club.

Every Sunday and Tuesday. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street.

Sunday: from 1.30pm, Tuesday from 8pm. Call 4069 5626 for details.

Every Tuesday and Thursday. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Every Wednesday. Social Bowls, from 8.30am, at the Bowls Club.

Every Wednesday and Saturday. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics: Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday 9am to 10am.

NOVEMBER

Fri 1. Live music in the Caf Bar from 7pm @ The Sovereign.

Sat 2. Altouise DeVaughn live in the Balcony Restaurant

@ The Sovereign, 4-course dinner from 6pm. Bookings essential phone 4043 0500.

Sat 2. Legal Assault VII Fight Night, Cooktown Events Centre, doors open 6pm, fights start 7pm. Info and tickets phone 0429 477 624.

Sat 2. Talent Quest at the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club, first act @ 7.30pm.

Sun 3. Cooktown Amateur Turf Club - 9am at club rooms.

Final meeting before race day. Any help appreciated.

Tue 5 - Melbourne Cup Luncheons * Maytown Bar & Restaurant, River of Gold Motel. Phone

Lee 4069 5222 to book. * Lakeland Hotel Motel. Bookings call 4060 2142. * Barra N Bull Bistro, Cooktown Bowls Club. Bookings call 4069 5829. * Sweeps, Raffles, Racing, Bubbly and Fun at the Cooktown Bowls Club. * Caf Bar Verandah at the The Sovereign Resort Hotel.

Bookings and courtesy bus phone 4043 0500. * Cooktown RSL Memorial Club, bookings phone 4069 5780.

Fri 8. Cooktown Races Calcutta, at the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club.

Sat 9. Cooktown Amateur Turf Club - Annual Race meeting at racecourse. Gates open midday, first race 1pm.

Sat 9. Dance the night away with band and food for sale at racecourse straight after the races.

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.

 letters to the editor Doctor asked to explain

Keep Out keeps council at home Last week the remaining handful of stalwart residents in the Endeavour Valley stayed at home to uphold the principles of an individual’s rights and protect their properties from being trampled on by a council seeking to enforce an “illegitimate and unjustified action”.

By letter from council these residents, ourselves included, were told that their properties would be entered for the purpose of inspection between 9am and 5pm on either Thursday and/ or Friday.

For some residents this would mean taking two days off work or cancelling other commitments in order to be present, if and when, the council officers should decide to arrive, as threats both in writing and verbally of a police presence and warrants had been issued by the council.

We waited expectantly, and we waited, and we waited.

We all would still have been waiting at 5pm on Friday afternoon had it not been for the consideration of the OIC of the Cooktown Police Station who contacted us to inform us that the police would not be attending with council officers and having made enquiries of the council, neither would the council officers. For this courtesy we wish to extend our thanks.

This council’s arrogant attitude towards the constituents whom it is placed to serve and by whom it is paid, is measured by the unprofessional conduct shown in this basic disregard of common courtesy.

We await council’s response.

PR & HC Rutherford Railway Avenue West.

WOULD Dr Coventry please explain to the people in the community her previous statements (Cooktown Local News, 24/10/13): 1. “Fluoride is a mineral, not a waste product” - Fluoride is an element, a binary compound of fluorine - a highly corrosive, highly poisonous gaseous halogen element - dictionary definition. fluorite is a mineral.

2. “Fluoride is highly purified from various natural sources” - name one?

3. “Fluorine atoms are entirely irrelevant” - to whom? see definition above.

4. 4. “Fluoride captured in teeth and bone slowly turns over and is excreted.

It does not continually accumulate” - If this is true, why does fluoridosis occur on teeth, and fluoride crystals form in the pineal gland?

Dr Foley admitted at the council forum on October 8, (there is an audio recording) that fluoride combined with calcium forms crystals in the pineal hland in the brain. This gland slowly calcifies and becomes visible on a MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) scan. He confirmed the pineal hland is used as a guide when brain tumours are being identified. He also confirmed the pineal gland is the human

Council takes no chances  from page 1 Officers from the EPA had already arrived in Cooktown on Tuesday, shortly after the discovery was made, but all

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authorities are satisfied the correct course of action was taken, with calls to the public to immediately report any sightings.

“I’d do the same thing all

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CHURCH SERVICES Baptist: Hogg Street, near IGA, 9.30am Sun. Phone 4069 5155.

Cooktown Community Church (AOG/ACC): Gungarde Hall, 9.30am Sun; Home Group 7.30am Wed. Phone 4069 5070, 0427 756 793.

Catholic: 6pm Sat and 8.30am Sun, St Mary's, Cooktown. Phone 4069 5730.

Anglican: Christ Church Chapel, Sun 8.30am.

Phone 4069 6778, 0428 696 493.

Lutheran: Hope Vale at 9am on Sunday, Cooktown.

Phone either 4060 9197 or 0419 023 114.

‘body clock’, and controls life cycles, like stages of growth and development, sexual maturity and presumably menopause.

Dr Foley also stated he was not a medical doctor and did not know where the gluoride in the pineal gland comes from.

If gluoride combined with valcium forms crystals, why mass medicate with a fluoridated water supply at the same time as supplement dairy foods, breads, soft drinks etc., with valcium? What if you take a valcium supplement as well, as thousands of older people do?

What happens to all those gluoride crystals in the body? Hardened teeth enamel - yes? Brittle bones? Kidney and/or gall stones? Calcified glands?

Would Dr Coventry please explain why it is necessary to mass medicate with a known highly-toxic substance, with no control over the dose received, regardless of other medications already being used?

Freedom of choice is a democratic right.

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PERSISTENCE has once again paid off for David Cass, with this image titled, “Two’s Company, Three’s a Crowd” giving him the honours for this week’s photo competition.

A regular contributor, David’s quirky capture of three butterflies in almost perfect flight formation is yet another example of being in the right place at the right time.

Expensive camera equipment means nothing in a situation like the one David snapped, it is a case of “having to be there”.

Photographers are reminded they now have until 5pm today, October 31 to submit their entries for this week’s stage of the competition.

David’s winning entry will be printed and displayed in a gallery the IGA has prepared in their store.

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over again if I had to,” Mayor Scott said.

“Where public safety is concerned, there can be no other course of action.”

The warning sign has since been removed, with council declaring the area safe.

Before this situation arose, Cook Shire Council had already instigated the necessary machinations for the establishment of a local Crocodile Management Advisory Committee, in line with Premier Campbell Newman’s calls for local government authorities to be more independent, with the capability of handling such matters autonomously.

“More than ever, this situation has highlighted the need for us to have local people here, on the ground, ready to respond to and investigate such sightings without having to wait from experts from the south,” Mayor Scott said.

Members of the public are urged to contact CrocWatch immediately on 1300 130 372 to report any sightings of crocodiles.

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NEWS

New creatures found in Cape York’s ‘lost world’

Surveys have previously been conducted on the millions of black granite boulders piled hundreds of metres high around the base of Cape Melville, north of Cooktown.

But the rainforest has remained largely unexplored, fortressed by massive walls of boulders.

In March, James Cook University’s Dr Conrad Hoskin and National Geographic photographer and Harvard University researcher Dr Tim Laman led a research team that was choppered in to explore the area.

Within several days they found three species previously unknown to science: a leaftailed gecko, a golden-coloured skink, and a boulder-dwelling frog.

“The top of Cape Melville is a lost world,” Dr Hoskin said.

“Finding three new, obviously distinct vertebrates would be surprising enough in somewhere poorly explored like New Guinea, let alone in Australia, a coun-

~ Members and Friends invited ~ Poppies for sale the week prior outside the Post Office and at IGA. Also later at the RSL on Remembrance Day.

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127 Charlotte St, Cooktown Above: A new species of leaf-tailed gecko sits on a tree trunk in this Cape York rainforest.

Right: A new species of boulder frog found among the boulders of the Cape Melville Range.

Mr Gilmour said the quarantine area in the Cape York Peninsula helps to restrict the movement of pests that affect the production of mangoes, as well as other crops and commodities.

“Many plant pests have the potential to cause serious economic damage to Queensland’s horticulture industries and it is vital to respect quarantine areas to control or restrict pests within these areas,” he said.

“If a person moves mango plant materials, including fruit, in to or out of the Cape York Peninsula targeted Pest quarantine area without the correct approvals, they could face a fine for breaching the Plant Protection Act 1989.

“If you are unsure about quarantine restrictions, you can phone the Coen Information and Inspection Centre on 07 4060 1135.

“If you grow mangoes, always keep watch for anything unusual. During the fruiting period, regularly check your fruit for signs of unusual pests and diseases.”

For more information

on exotic plant pests and diseases, visit www.daff. qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23. Call the Exotic Pest Plant Hotline on 1800 084 811 if you suspect exotic plant pests or diseases in your mango fruit or trees.

Ph: 4069 5780 • Fax: 4069 6080 Email: cooktown.rsl@bigpond.com

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banded mango caterpillar and mango leaf gall midge.

“In the Cape York Peninsula, you can collect and eat mangoes on the property where you find them, but don’t move the fruit off the property.

“Any movement of mango fruit around, out of or into the Cape York Peninsula region is prohibited in order to prevent the spread of exotic pests and diseases to commercial mango production areas.

“Infestations of red banded mango caterpillar and leaf gall midge have occurred at several locations north of the Jardine River, on the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula and we don’t want these pests to spread further.

“In tropical parts of Asia where the red banded mango caterpillar is widespread, it causes commercial losses of 10-15 per cent of mango crops.”

MONDAY, November 11, 2013

All welcome – Assemble 10.30am at Anzac Park for Service at 10.45am. (all members to wear medals please)

Remember movement restrictions for mangoes on the peninsula TRAVELLERS and the local community are reminded of movement restrictions for mangoes on Cape York Peninsula after a large box of fruit transported by a member of the public was intercepted by Biosecurity Queensland.

Principal Biosecurity Officer Russell Gilmour said the message was simple - don’t move mangoes around or out of this region.

“Mango season has kicked off in the north of the state and this recent interception serves as a timely reminder that mango fruit can’t be moved unless it’s accompanied by a Biosecurity Queensland Inspectors Approval,” he said.

“This fruit was free of pests and diseases, but it is important to remember that ignoring pest quarantine areas could lead to the spread of high risk pests such as the red

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SCIENTISTS have discovered a lost world of unknown creatures in a rainforest perched on massive boulders in a remote part of Cape York in Queensland’s north.

try we think we’ve explored pretty well.

“They’ve been isolated there for millennia, evolving into distinct species in their unique rocky environment.”

Dr Hoskin described the findings as the discovery of a lifetime.

The highlight of the expedition was the discovery of the “primitive-looking” Cape Melville Leaf-tailed Gecko of which its new scientific name Saltuarius eximius - means exceptional or exquisite.

Intriguing features of the gecko are its huge eyes and long and slender body and limbs most likely adaptations to life in the dimly lit boulder fields.

Patrick Couper, Curator of Reptiles and Frogs at the Queensland Museum, says the gecko is the strangest new species he’s seen in his 26-year career as a herpetologist.

“That this gecko was hidden away in a small patch of rainforest on top of Cape Melville is truly remarkable,” he said.

Scientists are hopeful future expeditions will reveal further secrets.

Top: Conrad Hoskin holds a new species of Shade Skink (Saproscincus saltus).

Photos: Tim Laman, National Geographic.

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At home with Alteouise and Idris COOKTOWN is in for a most extraordinary

performance on Saturday night!

Favourite visiting singer, Alteouise DeVaughn,

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will be presenting a contemporary music repertoire, featuring jazz, country and blues, at the Sovereign Resort Hotel, with her husband, Idris Alkamraikhi, on guitar.

“The audience will see a side of Alteouise they haven’t seen before and meet me as accompanist in a way they haven’t heard,” said Idris.

It is rare for Cooktown to have performers of the experience and calibre of Alteouise DeVaughn, this time singing a very different range of songs from those we have heard before and those songs will be interspersed with a delicious four-course dinner.

What a night it promises to be!

Alteouise and Idris are giving their time and talents to the Sovereign Resort Hotel as a thank you for the many occasions the “Sov” has do-

Eligible applicants will have to provide all of the following: 1. In writing, name and contact details of the applicant.

2. Documentary evidence of scholastic results from Cooktown State School for at least the last two years.

3. Documentation of plans and aspirations for the future.

4. Documentary evidence of the desire to further the applicant’s education through study.

5. In writing, a general view of how this proposed study will benefit the community.

6. In writing, names and contact details of two referees.

Written applications are to be delivered to the Cooktown State School office, marked “Bert Mason Scholarship—Confidential”, no later than end of school on Monday, November 4, 2013.

An interview may also be required.

The awarding of the Bert Mason Scholarship will be made at the 2013 Cooktown State School Awards Night.

Those concerts have only been made possible by the generosity of the Sovereign Resort Hotel and it has long been intended to give a ‘thank you’ performance.

Saturday night’s performance is it!

Earlier in the day, Atleouise will be giving a workshop for the Ho-RoCo Singers to learn some new songs, in part for a major plan for next year as well as a performance with other choirs in Port Douglas on December 1.

If you want to be part of the choir, be at the Baptist Church in Hogg Street at 1pm on Saturday. It is important to be prepared for this, so pick up the sheet music with the words and a CD with your voice part from the

Idris Alkamraikhi and Alteouise DeVaughn, will be presenting a contemporary music repertoire, featuring jazz, country and blues.

Photo submitted. library as soon as you can.

The workshop is being made possible by a Regional Arts Development Fund grant, which is a Queensland Government and Cook Shire Council partnership to support local arts and culture.

Phone the Sov on 4043 0500 to make sure you

Time running out for scholarship applications

The Endeavour Lions Club is offering a $3000 tertiary scholarship to a student of Cooktown State School wishing to undertake further study at an Australian university in 2014.

The Scholarship is to assist with payment of expenses for further education, including, for example, costs associated with text books, HECS, accommodation or University Fees.

nated accommodation and sparkling wine for the concerts Alteouis has performed at Nature’s PowerHouse.

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WITH only nine weeks until Christmas, this is often the time of year when many people find it hard.

As Endeavour Lions is Cooktown’s only service club, we encourage you all to think outside the box over this festive season to try and make a difference in as many people’s lives as you can.

Your Local Lions club will be very busy

over the next few months with the upcoming presentation of this year’s Bert Mason Scholarship on November 7 at the P12 Presentation night.

This year’s winner will again be receiving $3000 to go towards furthering their education as they embark into there first year of university. So P12 students ensure your applications are at the school office by 3pm on November 4 for my collection.

There will be some exciting times ahead for the senior citizens of Cooktown, with the Lions Senior Christmas party being held at the Bowls Club on Thursday, December 5. Invitations will be mailed out early in No-

vember, so please keep any eye out for them in your post box.

The Endeavour Lions Club would also like to send out a big thank you to Australia Post for awarding us their $5000 community grant, which has given us the muchneeded funds to start planning the multiple bus shelter projects we have in the pipeline.

We will advise you all when the projects are ready to get under way.

For all the Lions Christmas cake lovers out there, I’m sure you have seen them starting to flow into the retailers around town so, ensure you don’t miss out.

Yours in Lionism.

Michael Czarnecki Secretary.

have a seat in the restaurant for the performance with a four-course meal (you can check out the tasty menu) for $50.

It promises to be a relaxing and entertaining evening: “We want it to be very informal – as if to bring the audience into our lounge room,” said Alteouise.

Fully sealed access to Rossville by year’s end THE Cook Shire Council has reported that residents and commuters of Rossville and the Bloomfield Valley will have fully sealed access from the Mulligan Highway through to the southern side of Rossville, by the end of the year.

“Council is very aware that road infrastructure is the number one priority for our residents and ratepayers,” Mayor Peter Scott said.

“Rossville and Bloomfield Valley locals in particular are sure to see many positive outcomes achieved as a result of this work.”

Motorists are asked to drive with care, as council road crews take on the remaining 1.8km unsealed section of the RossvilleBloomfield Road.

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PROFILE

History safe in Bev’s hands BEV Shay is a long time resident of Cooktown and we know her best for her work at the Historical Society.

In fact, her work there has been recognised further afield and she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal, along with her late husband John. Bev comes from the pioneer Mason family who came to North Queensland in 1883. The Mason Bridge over the Barron River in Cairns is named for her greatgrandfather.

She was brought up around the Cairns region, the daughter of a cane farmer until she left home to join the Royal Australian Navy.

“I loved it, but I had to leave in the end because I met John and we wanted to get married. I had to be discharged because married women were not allowed in the Navy then.”

Instead, Bev followed her husband who was in the Army.

“We lived up and down the East Coast, mostly in Newcastle and Brisbane.

By then John had done twenty-one years in the Army. He had trained as a school teacher and we came to Cooktown where he taught Manual Arts and Graphics.”

Would Cooktowners remember his time as a teacher? “I am sure many will remember him. He taught there for ten years.

We bought my mother’s house when she moved out, and we lived there.

We had a good married life, producing three sons. One is Michael who runs the computer shop here in Cooktown.

Another is a maintenance engineer and the third is a Sex Educator in the Cairns area.”

Bev and John’s interest in the history of Cooktown started to grow as he was teaching. “He used to run the Maytown field trip every year for the Year 8 students.

There would be about forty people and I would go along as cook.

“Many of the students had never camped before, but now they could experience the environment of the gold rush.

We would start the week with very basic food just as they would have had in the earliest days. Corned beef and damper. Then it would get better through the week. I wouldn’t take any modern cordial or cereals. We cooked a lot of proper porridge, and made real cocoa. Most of the kids had never had real cocoa before.

“I would cook pufta-

loons - fried scones - and they loved them. Later in the week, we would look at the Chinese mining areas, where they did posthole mining. They would divert the creeks and you can still see that. We cooked chow mein from whatever we had along with rice for those days.”

Now the best time to see Bev is when she is on duty at the Historical Society in the old Shire building. When did that start? “John and I started it with another couple in 1995. Up until then, all our records were in Brisbane so we started to raise money to bring copies of all the documents up here. We sell booklets for visitors on various aspects of our history, and do family research for outsiders.

“We have all sorts of members. About thirty all together, with about fifteen actively working here. We were responsible for getting the ‘Mick the Miner’ statue erected in 1998.”

Visitors to the Historical Society are often surprised to find a wide ranging display of our recorded history, with explanations, models and some exhibits. In spite of admission being free for locals, many are unaware of the interesting things inside. They are also unaware of what goes on in the back rooms of the Society. “We deal with archives and research. We are digitising the shipping records. We have fairly good records from 1898 to 1950, and we can track Cooktown’s imports and exports.”

I can imagine that Cooktown needed to import all sorts of supplies and equipment, but what sort of exports do the records show? “Fruit. Lots of fruit. And buildings too. The Queens Hotels used to be where Cape York Tyres is now, and that was sent to Cairns to be the Hambledon Hotel in Edmonton, Cairns.

It’s still there. And Miss Timony’s milliner’s shop - that used to be diagonally opposite the Top Pub - went to Cairns to be the maternity hospital in Marton Street.”

The Historical Society keeps records of our historic buildings such as the Criterion Hotel (see the attached picture), opposite the CWA cottage.

All that is left now is the large brick oven, which would have been in a separate kitchen building. We can see it whenever we walk past, but how many of us know it is there?

Tourists are absolutely vital for the Society to function. “We charge

five dollars per person, with children free. Most visitors are surprised at what we have. Now academic researchers are beginning to come here to consult our records. And Government departments ask for background records for places like the Archer Point reserve.

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“We have noticed many more caravaners over the last couple of years, although the free camping this year does not seem to have made any difference. Most of the visitors are Australian, we don’t get many foreigners. We need to catch some of the people who come on bus trips or by boat. They tend to go just to the James Cook Museum.”

How does Bev see Cooktown developing in the future? “Cooktown will change; it is inevitable. The Council is on the right track at the mo-

ment. We are unique and not like Port Douglas or Cairns.

“Charlotte Street is a historical precinct now and we should pay attention to buildings styles and the colours we use. I don’t know how that ice machine was allowed, but other buildings are more sympathetic, like the new Lure Shop.”

What more should we be doing to promote Cooktown? “Well, last week was the one hundred and fortieth anniversary of the arrival of the SS Leichhardt, which brought the first miners

Historian Bev Shay. Photo: ERIC GEORGE. and Government officials to Cooktown. Before that, Cardwell was the

nearest town. I wish we could do more in town to celebrate that day.”

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NEWS year olds who attend the Kindy.

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As part of C & K Cooktown Kindergarten’s redesign, the dark, artificial soft-fall and ageing playground has been replaced with a field of newly laid turf.

The new space invites lots of running, ball kicking, rolling and exploring by the three and four

This is only the first stage of the master redevelopment plan for the outdoor area.

Jo Slocombe, landscape architect and Kindy mother, professionally designed the new area after being briefed by the Director, Gisela Hansson, and the Cooktown Kindergarten Committee.

“We are trying to encourage different types of play,” Ms Hansson said.

“We want the children to respond to the real world....mud, dirt and bugs, so their learning is

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The grass is greener at Kindy spontaneous, varied and self-directed.”

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant, Miss Kath Pennell said the new design was a huge job.

“We were so lucky that so many people have rolled up their sleeves and stepped in to help,” she said.

The bulk of the work - the clearing, filling, levelling and then the laying of the turf - was carried out by Glen and Lindy Scott of Scott Earthmoving and Bulk Haulage, and Ann and Jade Cox of Northern Truck & Excavator.

“They really made it happen,” Ms Pennell said.

“Glen and Jade worked in their own time and used their own teams and equipment, the kindergarten is indebted to them all for their help.”

Nardia Whitman, Kindergarten Teaching Assistant, who helped coordinate the project and lay the turf said, “The Kindy kids wouldn’t even let me back in the Kindy, as I was so filthy!”

Phase two, which largely involves building an “Adventure Path” and an “Enchanted For-

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The careful choice of plants will be selected with combined efforts from Jo Slocombe, Marty Pattie, of Cooktown Lawn & Garden Care and Sam Hobbs of South Cape York Catchments.

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Cooktown Local News – Thursday, October 13, 2013 – 7

NEWS

Mango madness View from the Hill IT’S that time of year again - mango season.

Things are getting ridiculous again as we drown in a rising tide of fruit. All across the non-tropical world, in poor, deprived areas like Melbourne and Sydney, people queue up to spend serious dollars on a single mango.

Flocks of jumbo jets fly north every night carrying hundreds of tonnes of mangos from Africa to Europe.

Of course, when Muscovites buy a mango, they dream of something wonderful and exotic.

The truth is much sadder. Their fruit will look green, with no hint of orange richness. When they

try to peel it, they find it is pale and as hard as a rock. If you blindfolded them they would not know if they were eating a mango or a turnip.

Us northerners have life differently. For a month every year, we are deluged in fruit. They lie ankle deep across the sidewalks, and sticky orange pulp is splashed everywhere. The air is full of the scent of fermented mango... If only we could figure out how to do it, we could be drinking free mango wine until mid next year.

Instead we are so “mangoed-out” that it is too much effort to bend over and pick one up from the ground.

So why aren’t we celebrating? Down south in Atherton on the Tablelands, they have a whole festival devoted to maize, with carnival floats, lots of dancing, a Maize Queen, all the fun of the fair - and that’s just for a cob of corn, for goodness sake! Who wouldn’t

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rather have a ripe mango than a corncob?

On Saturday, October 27, Tika Syukurani and Ricky Lockyer were married in a ceremony held at their Trevathan Falls property, where they also held the reception.

Civil celebrant Bev Stone presided over the ceremony.

I swear, it’s because we’re just too miserable.

The sun and humidity must have fried our brains and, instead of having a party for our wonderful mangoes, we prefer to moan about them. About how someone might slip on a squashed mango.

About how kids throw sticks into the trees to knock them down. About how a mango might fall on someone’s head, and shouldn’t the shire do something about it?

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Well, I’m going to have a party of my own.

I’m going to take a big basket down the road and pick all the spare mangoes I can find before they drop, and collect the undamaged ones from the ground. Even if I have to wear a rain coat and crash helmet to do it.

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“The Horse’s Prayer” Dear Lord of the turf and four-legged things, Send me to The Post on fast angel wings.

Make my jockey proud to be on my back; A punter’s dream, not a derelict hack.

(This poem was contributed by a Mr. A. Nagg of Flemington) “The Melbourne Cup The Cup! The Cup! It’s on today!

Give in to its magic; get under its sway.

Don’t you forget, a date to remember,

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First Tuesday now, come November.

The whole world stops to watch this saga; The beggar, the tramp, the sheik, the aga.

The great day dawns; the sun’s a’shining.

The champagne flows! There’s wining and dining.

The turf glows green. There’s colour and mirth And hats abound that cost the earth!

We’ve followed the form and placed our wagers.

The tension mounts and builds in stages.

The jockeys jostle, the horses shy.

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The gates are opened and those ponies fly!

They thunder and thunder around the track.

My mount’s content to lope at the back.

The tempo climbs; they pick up the pace.

Our eyes are glued on the race! The Race!

Do you think my nag might win by a nose?

And pigs might fly, I do suppose!

It loses, of course. I shed a tear But some day I’ll win! Perchance next year?

By DIANNE KELLER.

HISTORY

Fated to fail: A few notes on Cooktown’s brewing history 1886-1892 Researched and written by JIM McJANNETT “GOLD, gold, yellow gold!”

IN the latter months of 1873, continuing into, and throughout the following year, that ringing cry carried throughout the land and to distant shores. And like the magnet it was, and had always been, like wildfire it drew thousands to Cooktown’s muddy shore. The vast majority being gold fevered, frenetic diggers hell-bent on pushing through to the Palmer River where gold awaited, or so it was told, in every shovel and dish.

George Mathews and the Lachlan Brewery.

But there were others sprinkled throughout those hopeful-hearted, tatterdemalion heroes, perhaps wiser men, men who had seen it all before, and men with no inclination to swing the pick, push the shovel or work the prospecting dish, men who were content to lay their tables from golden winnings; but not directly so.

These men were those of business: bankers; doctors; newsmen; grocers; butchers; bakers; tailors; hardware merchants; tentmakers; smiths; saddlers; gamblers; billiard hall and shooting gallery proprietors; prostitutes and parsons; the mine hosts of the plentiful hotels, and grog shanties, and in the case of Cooktown, amidst that motley array, came a brewer and cordial manufacturer, George Mathews with his tuns and malt shovel to fill the flowing pots of the sons of Baccus and quench the thirst of the pious.

It is not known to me the exact date he arrived at the Endeavour, or on which ship’s gangway he walked down with his wife (if she was with him) and son (he seems to have been), but by the seventh day of March 1874, he was reported by the Australian Town And Country Journal to be in business selling his XXX brand of beer at sixpence per pint from his Lachlan Brewery.

This bush scribbler knows little regarding the positive origins of George Mathews; in fact I know nothing, but I am able to offer a few crumbs pertaining to his later years. In Sydney, in the year 1858, he married one Mary A Osborne and in the same year they produced a son who

was registered as William. Seemingly, at a latter date, I surmise at his christening, the name of George was added.

At some point in time, very likely in 1870 when Gulgong, New South Wales, was held in the grip of a gold-rush, the Mathews family arrived at the said town which would later become associated with the poet and writer Henry Lawson, Thomas Alexander Browne (Rolf Bolderwood) the novelist, the ill-fated Jimmy Governor, and perhaps I should add the Banjo’s “Clancy” of The Overflow fame.

At the above town, situated above the now Burrendong Dam on Queen’s Street, and then Mayne Street, George Mathews conducted business as a brewer and cordial manufacturer below the shingle of “George Mathews Lachlan Brewery”, advertising his XXX beer at the same sixpence per pint he was to sell it for at Cooktown. Mathews also brewed what he advertised as “Hot Spiced Beer.” Along with the brewery he ran an inn.

Situated next to George was a Mr Mark Mathews, wheelwright and carriage maker. Perhaps Mark was a brother, or even the father of George. The State Library of New South Wales holds a splendid photograph of both the said establishments and their owners. These can be viewed on the Internet

by Googling the obvious keywords.

William George (Billy) as a boy was a keen seeker of the golden weight to which was added, at a later period in his life, black gold (tin), activities that he was to pursue throughout his life; short as it was.

It was more than likely that Billy was carrying gold when as a boy of fourteen he was stuck up at gunpoint, the case being reported in the Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser of October 8, 1872. In that instance he was named as the son of George Mathews, brewer at Queen’s Street, Gulgong. In the following year Billy again made the press. The Australian Town And Country Journal of Saturday, January 18, 1873 told that the son of George Mathews, well-known cordial manufacturer of Gulgong had unearthed a nugget of almost five ounces. (I can confirm that Georges’ cordial was the concentrated fruit beverage of that title, and

not a euphemism of the period for the product of the hop!)

Although this article is primarily based on the father of William George, I will write a little more on Billy due to the fact that he was but a lad of fifteen or sixteen when he stepped off the ship at Cooktown in a throng of impassioned seekers of the yellow stone, and as such, even at that young age could be classed as a Cooktown pioneer.

It is unknown to me if young Billy ventured to the Palmer River, but his two obituaries that

I have sighted combine to place him at Cooktown, Hodgkinson, Cairns, the Walsh River, Tinaroo, Port Douglas, Herberton, Watsonville, Irvinebank, Montalbion and “…throughout the numerous mineral fields between Cairns and the Etheridge.” His obits published in the Morning Post (Cairns) of Tuesday, November 11, 1902 and The North Queensland Register (Townsville) of Monday, November 17, 1902 read that “Billy Mathews” was known to all as one of those settlers who helped make the his-

tory of this part of the North. It is told of how he had become wealthy by his ventures but was generous to a fault. William George Mathews died at the relatively young age of forty-five years at the Herberton Hospital at 8 o’clock on the evening of Tuesday, November 11, 1902 and was buried the next day.

A large marble headstone stands above Billy’s grave, which must have been erected some years following his demise, as on it is stated that he died on November 4, 1904 at age forty-four.

I have seen the memorial in person, but it can be viewed on the Internet.

I am sure much more could be found on the life of Billy Mathews, but for this exercise I feel that I have told sufficient and return to the Mathews Senior.

The location of the Lachlan Brewery, a large framed canvas tent (all Cooktown’s buildings were of similar Spartan construction at the time) was positioned by the Government Surveyor, James Reid on his rough sketch plan of Cooktown, dated March 28, 1874, on

Charlotte Street, known at the time by the locals, for obvious reasons, “Canvas Street.”

The Rainforest Real Estate business now covers the brewery’s once location. It was sandwiched between a tinsmith’s on its left and Fulton’s hotel and general store on its right. Next to Fulton’s hotel was Harold Best’s butchery, and next to the tinsmith was Cummings the saddler, which was situated pretty much where the concrete driveway is seen.

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Jayme Vela seeing the fun side to her modelling assignment.

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Erin Hoey, Di Spyker and an incognito Jane Dennis.

Strutting her stuff and bearing gifts for the crowd was first-time model, Amber Hang.

The multi-talented Chris Warren, who makes her own butter and bread and a host of other things, was on hand at the fashion parade to demonstrate the machine that helps her do it all - a thermomix.

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Above: A good crowd turned out for Friday night’s silent movie presentation, which was part of last weekend’s film festival. Photo: SARAH HENDERSON. Top right: The Farnan kids, Jake, Holly and Amber, won the award for the Best Kids Video at the Film Festival with their entry, “Eye of the Storm”.

Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. TYPICALLY beautiful Cooktown sunsets heralded two outdoor screening nights for movie goers last weekend – events which were part of the 2013 Cooktown Film Festival.

Friday night saw a silent movie on the big screen for enthusiasts of that particular film genre, while Sunday night saw the presentation and judging of locally produced videos.

Winners in each particular category were: • Adults - Chace Carey for Old Yellow Belly; • Kids - The Farnan Kids for Eye of the Storm;

• Community Group - Cooktown School of Art Society; • Best School Video - Cooktown State School Environment Club; and • People’s Choice Award - The Farnan Kids for Eye of the Storm.

The Festival was hosted by C/Town Asylum Productions, with the weekend also including workshops held by the Queensland Touring Film Festival on the subjects of story board and scriptwriting skills, filming techniques and learning how to edit on professional software.

Sarah Henderson, one of the organisers of the Festival, said that despite a slow

Talent quest offers total of $1000 in cash prizes A TOTAL of $1000 in cash prizes is up for grabs in the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club’s Talent Quest being held this Saturday night, November 2 and it costs nothing to enter!

Be warned though, you only have until 6pm tomorrow night, Friday, November 1 to register your entry.

So, if you can sing, dance, juggle, play a musical instrument, recite poetry or do anything that can be called “entertaining”, you must register your entry by tomorrow night.

What about pole dancing?

The club’s manager John Gearn just laughed and said “risque” acts were not allowed and entrants had to be over 18 years of age.

John said he was excit-

ed about the quest, with hopes it could become an ongoing event on the Club’s calendar.

“I think it’s a ‘first’ for the Memorial Club,” he said.

“And if we get the support from the locals and it’s a success, we hope to do them (talent quests) more often.”

There are three cash prizes on offer - $500 for first, $300 for second and $200 for third.

And again, it costs nothing to enter.

“The judges’ decisions on the night will be final,” John said.

A free sausage sizzle will also be available for the hungry on the night.

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But remember, you only have until 6pm on Friday night.

Above: Endeavour Christian College students involved in one of the festival workshops. Photo: LOUISE BASSON. start to registrations for the event, 13 movies were on show on Sunday night.

“Sponsors for the Festival were invited to take part in the judging,” Sarah said.

“While the audience was also able to be involved by texting their votes in to decide the ‘People’s Choice’ award.

“We had vendors there catering for the food and drinks needs of everyone, the weather was brilliant and the standard of entries was great.

“It all added up to being another successful Festival for us.”

‘Fracking’ night well attended LOCAL geologist Eric George was pleased with the interest shown in an information night on the subject of “fracking” he ran last Tuesday evening.

About 30 people attended the function, including a gas reservoir engineer on holiday from South Australia, who just happened to be staying at the Hillcrest Motel where the event was held.

“The aim was to get across heaps of information on gas reservoirs, well design and construction, the technology of fracking, the chemicals used, all the basics you really need if you are going to understand what the technique means,” said Eric.

“If you don’t understand the basics, your opinion doesn’t count for much.”

Eric said he was impressed by the sort of questions asked.

“People really wanted to know what was involved, and to understand the risks,” he said.

“Despite what you might read in the press or see on television, the concept is not simple. “There are real risks out there, but there is also a lot of hysteria.

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6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender: Dean Miller and his team cover the length and breadth of Queensland with great suggestions for weekends, short breaks and holidays.

6:00 Seven News 6:30 The Neighbors: Larry Bird & The Iron Throne - Jackie JoynerKersee tries her best to help as Debbie whips herself into a frenzy planning the perfect birthday for little Abby.

7:00 TBA 10:45 Movie: “Johnny English (2003)” (PG v,l) - He knows no fear.

He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! When the priceless Crown Jewels are stolen, bumbling Johnny English is the only Secret Agent in the country (literally!) who can solve the crime.

12:35 Grey’s Anatomy: What A Difference A Day Makes 1:30 Movie: “The Matador (2005)” (MA s,l) 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

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: Old Church, New Church 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Fake Or Fortune? 3:00 Sticky Bricks 4:00 The Desert Of Forbidden Art 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Search For The Ocean’s Super Predator 8:30 Serangoon Road 9:25 The Sunnyboy 11:05 Australia On Trial: Massacre At Myall Creek 12:00 Wake In Fright 1:45 Movie: “The Manchurian Candidate” (M a,v) - A gripping political thriller about a group of American soldiers who are captured and brainwashed into becoming sleeper agents.

4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Collectors: Scissors

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 Wild Life Of Tim Faulkner 12:30 Movie: “Jeremiah Johnson” (PG a,v,l) 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 Hostages: Truth And Concequences - Ellen has to make another life-changing choice when she performs emergency surgery in her own home.

12:30 Deep Water 1:00 Financial Review 1:30 What Would You Do? 2:35 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 TBA 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:00 Sunday Night 9:00 Bones: The Sence In The Sacrifice 10:00 Castle: Time Will Tell / Boom! - A grisly murder investigation leads Castle and Beckett to a suspect who claims he’s travelled back in time to stop terrible events from unfolding, events that will change the course of human history.

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 ADbc 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 National Road Series 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Roman Homicides 8:30 JFK: The Smoking Gun 10:05 Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission 11:10 Movie: “Tears For Sale” (MA s) - In Serbian. Set during the 1920s in post-war Serbia, where the nation is rebuilding after an armed conflict in which it lost a sizable part of its young male population. In certain rural parts, this shortage of men threatens to extinguish life completely.

12:45 Movie: “Empties” (M s,l) - In Czech. A comic love story about a man who refuses to accept that old age is empty of love, meaning and value to society. Josef, a newly retired Prague school teacher, feels he still has much life to live. But he’s destined for disaster when he takes a job as a bike messenger.

2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 04

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: “Escape To Victory” (PG v,l) - As allied POWs prepare for a soccer game against the German National Team to be played in Nazi-occupied Paris, the French Resistance and British officers are making plans for the team’s escape. 4:00 Explore South Korea 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Australia’s Got Talent 9:10 TBA 11:10 TBA 1:50 Movie: “Alien Raiders” (AV v,h,l) - It’s closing time at an idyllic family grocery store in Arizona. But the normal monotony of closing up is broken when a group of armed militants invade the store, killing several employees and shoppers and holding the rest hostage.

3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 12:55 Going Postal 2:30 At The Movies 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 5 - Canberra Vs Dandenong 5:05 Mountain Gorilla: Kingdom In The Clouds 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: Things Can Only Get Better 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: Peter gets used to being a surrogate father with the help of Honor, Simon’s girlfriend. Baby Daniel is christened but there is a huge surprise for Peter when he returns home.

10:10 Upstairs Downstairs: The return of the much loved television series. Brought back to life with a fresh cast and sumptuous production values, the series lifts the curtain on a historical era.

11:10 Woodley: Greg 11:40 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Kennedys 1:55 As Time Goes By 2:25 Choccywoccydoodah 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen: Don’t Knock It Till You’ve Tried It 6:25 Auction Room: The Collector - Featherston 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen: Truffle Risotto 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 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: Secrets Of The Dead 1:05 Movie: “See No Evil” (M v) 2:35 Movie: “Sherlock Holmes And The Secret Weapon” (PG) 3:45 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire At Sea” (G) 5:00 Pacific Pulse Fest’Napuan 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 Movie: “Moon” (M l) 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 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Workplace Proximity 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Monster Isolation 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Group Head 10:00 Two And A Half Men: Clank Clank Drunken Skank 10:30 Big School 11:00 Two And A Half Men: Bazinga! That’s From A TV Show 11:30 Two And A Half Men: Another Night With Neil Diamond 12:00 Nikita: Tipping Point 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: “Premonition” (M l,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 The Blacklist 9:30 Scandal 10:30 Mistresses: Payback - Savi desperately tries to make things right with Harry, but he continues to avoid her and discussion of their future.

12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 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 Explore - Patagonia To The Pampas 2:00 Conservation’s Dirty Secrets 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 Global Village 6:00 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Countdown To Catastrophe: Volcanoes 8:30 The Truth About Exercise 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 The Jeselnik Offensive 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Investigative Journalism - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. This episode, Jeff takes on the role of Greendale Gazette Journal’s editor, and the gang decides whether to admit an eager classmate into its study group.

11:55 Shorts On Screen 12:30 The Family UK 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 05

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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: Rivers And Seas Collide 8:40 The Crown Prince Couple’s Awards 10:25 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “The Housemaid” (MA a,s) - In Korean. Eun-Yi is employed as a maid by an wealthy family, and is forced into an affair with the father of the house. When she falls pregnant, and the family uncover their secret, she is forced to take matters into her own hands to protect the unborn child.

12:55 Movie: “Paprika” (M a) In English. A machine that allows therapists to enter their patients’ dreams is stolen and a young dream therapist, Paprika, has to recover it. Award winning anime director Satoshi Kon returns to the virtual set with a cautionary tale of technology run amok.

2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

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 Nigella Kitchen: Kitchen Comforts 6:30 Auction Room: Lawsons - Art Prize 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 The Art Of Australia 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club: November 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Outcasts 1:35 Thorne: Sleepyhead 2:20 Movie: “Friends And Lovers” (PG) 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 5 - Canberra Vs Dandenong 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 Movie: “Michael” (PG l) 2:27 National News Interest Rate Decision 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: Cookie Prom - After law firm big wig Porter Warner advises Kimmie to act more professional, she starts calling herself “Kimberly” and looks to Kendall for advice.

8:30 TBA 11:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Temporary Distraction 12:00 Nikita: Masks - Alex confesses to Birkhoff her desire to leave Division. Amanda begins providing Owen with something he was never able to find -- memories of his real past.

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 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival 4:30 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 Body Of Proof: Committed - A schizophrenic teenage girl at a mental institution is found murdered. When Megan and Tommy interview a young patient named Darby, who seems extremely sane and lucid, she tells them that she saw the killer climb down from a heating vent in the ceiling, but most shocking of all -- he meant to kill her, not the actual victim.

10:30 Suits: He’s Back 11:30 Go On: Matchup Problems 12:00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Eros Ramazzotti Cinecetta Concert 2:30 Memories Of Italy 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 JFK: This probing, definitive four-part biographic series provides a fresh look at an enigmatic man who has become one of the nation’s most beloved and mourned leaders – John F. Kennedy. Beginning with Kennedy’s childhood years as the overlooked second son of a multimillionaire exploding with ambition, the dramatic series explores JFK’s early political career as an unremarkable congressman, his subsequent successful run for a senate seat, and the presidential victory that made him the youngest elected president in U.S. history.

8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Masters Of Sex 12:00 Prisoners Of War 12:55 Strange Birds In Paradise 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 06

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Someone Is Watching (FKA: Intrusion)” (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 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Carlito’s Way” - Carlito Brigante, a high-level Puerto Rican drug dealer is sprung from a three-decade jail sentence after only five years, thanks to a technicality. When Carlito renounces his old ways and takes a job as the manager of a club, he soon finds himself back on the streets of New York facing old partners and vicious new enemies.

2:05 Grey’s Anatomy: No Good At Saying Sorry (One More Chance) As plans continue for Meredith and Derek’s wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of-a-mother, Robbie.

3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

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 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Lessons From The Grave 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: School 8:30 Shock Horror Aunty 9:05 Ja’mie: Private School Girl 9:35 Agony Aunts 10:05 Would I Lie To You? 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Kidnap And Ransom 12:20 Taggart: The Ends Of Justice 1:10 The Secret Diaries Of Miss Anne Lister 2:40 Movie: “The Human Factor” (M l,s) 4:35 The Jonathon Ross Show 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 Hostages 2:00 Prime Suspect 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.

9:00 Hostages: Sister’s Keeper 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Last Supper - The name of the hit cooking show, “Slice and Dice,” takes on a grim new meaning when a sliced-and-diced former contestant is incorporated into a “special challenge.”

11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Play Dead 12:00 Political Animals 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: “Held Hostage” (M v,a,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 Slideshow 8:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 9:30 TBA 10:30 Air Crash Investigations: En route from Alaska to Seattle, Reeve Aleutian Airlines Flight #8 is 19,000 feet over the Pacific Ocean when the propeller from one of its four turboprop engines flies off and tears a hole in the fuselage.

11:30 30 Rock 12:00 The Cult 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Richard Hammond’s Miracles Of Nature 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Head First 9:30 Prisoners Of War: Beaches - Atar Shorer executes a meticulous recruitment of Yinon, and Iris’s investigation leads her to “Operation Judas”. Nurit is fraught with anxiety and guilt over her decision.

10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “Fish Tank” (MA a,s,l) - Mia Williams is a volatile and socially isolated 15-year-old who lives with her single mother and younger sister. Constantly fighting with her family and after falling out with her best friend, her only solaces are her passion for hip-hop dancing and an old horse she comes across one day which she forms a bond with and cares for.

12:50 Movie: “Scheherazade, Tell Me A Story” (MAV v,a) 3:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

THURSDAY 07

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 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Russian Rocket Reaction - Sheldon’s arch nemesis invites the guys to a party at his house and Leonard decides to go, angering Sheldon. Howard gets the opportunity of a lifetime but his decision doesn’t sit well with Bernadette.

8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Rhinitis Revelation 8:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Obsessed” (M s,a,l) 2:00 Movie: “The Marriage Of Figaro” (M l) 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Foreign Correspondent 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Last Of The Summer Wine 1:00 Dalziel And Pascoe 2:35 The Wonder Years 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 TBA 6:25 Auction Room 6:50 What’s Your Story?

7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Illness - Stephen Fry displays his breeziest and most patronising bedside manner for an episode that’s all about illness, infection and injury.

8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Framed For Murder - Phryne journeys into the twilight world of silent movies. When a lead actor and a director are murdered, Phryne steps in to solve the crime and save the production.

9:25 Luther: Luther investigates two horrific cases, unaware his every step is under scrutiny.

10:25 Lateline 11:00 Whites / 11:30 Rage

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Wild China 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 My Family 1:00 Turn Back Time: The High Street 2:00 A Melbourne Story 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen: Can’t Live Without 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Redfern Now: Starting Over 9:30 Fry’s Planet Word: The Power And The Glory 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “All That Jazz” (M a,l,s) 2:30 Movie: “Stage Door Canteen” (G) 4:40 Stealing Shakespeare 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 Movie: “Wise Guys” (M l) 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 Top Gear 10:00 TBA 12:00 True CSI: Cold Blood: Dirty Deeds - The murder of Susan Fassett, who was gunned down after attending a church-choir practice in 1999.

12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 1:30 Extra 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 11:00 The 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival 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 Grey’s Anatomy: Everybody’s Crying Mercy - Meredith and Derek adjust to life at home with a newborn but find it difficulty being away from the hospital. Arizona tries to takes steps to fix her broken marriage, Alex and Jo navigate through their new relationship and Owen clashes with Jackson over financial issues at the hospital.

11:00 The Amazing Race 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 World News 1:00 Parent Rescue 1:30 Not Forgotten 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 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Italian Food Safari 8:00 Destination Flavour: Japan 8:30 The London Markets: Meat Market - The night-time market at Smithfield was once the sole supplier of meat and poultry to London and could play by its own rules. But now the modern world of political correctness and customer service is proving a challenge for some in this closed, traditional man’s world.

9:30 Masters Of Sex: Brave New World 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

12 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, October 31, 2013

CROSSWORD No. 172

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

Don’t get too wrapped up in your own concerns. You are a very unselfish person and do not normally forget about the needs of the people around you. Romance. This is not the best time for joint activities. You will enjoy being with your partner, but alone time as well.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

Use this week to declutter your life. Do this at home and at work to get the most benefit from it. You will feel more relaxed after you do! Romance. This will be a very great time for romance, with both Venus and Mars in good positions. Spice things up with something new!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

Your family may be a little trying this week. You will have to be more patient than usual. Spending more time with them is a must. Romance. Your partner may be less responsive to your changing moods than you’dlike. Don’t expect them to be at your beckon call.

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AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

A friend who has inconvenienced you in the past may do so again. Don’t be so quick to believe all their excuses.

Romance. A major improvement in your partner’s status is aout to come true. You may not be ready for all of the changes that are about to come. Prepare yourself!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

Don’t worry about something that happened in the past. There is nothing that you can do to change it. Learn from your experiences. Romance. You will need a lot of emotional support from your partner this week. Be glad that they are there when you need them. Tell them!

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

You’ll be in a very efficient mood this week. Everything will be going well and you will get a lot done. Be careful of making a careless mistake, however.

Romance. A sudden outburst of emotion may surprise your partner. It will be very effective in getting their attention!

FINDWORD No. 172 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

You will need to find a balance between the needs of different people. You haven’t got enough money to please everybody.

Romance. Your partner may be jealous because you have been paying too much attention to someone else. Reassure them of your actions.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

There may be tension this week between you and another member of your family.

You should both become less judgmental in order to work things out. Romance.

Your partner’s erratic moods should not be a cause for concern. They’re just releasing tension and will be fine.

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

Time spent discussing your recent lifechange with a friend will help you to see things in a new perspective. Romance.

You will have to take the initiative in starting a new relationship. If you wait, you could miss the chance. Don’t put too much pressure on your future mate, however.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

An argument with a friend could be difficult to resolve. Avoid spending too much time griping about old issues.

Stick to the matter at hand. Romance. A book may give you a suggestion which is worth following up. Think creatively about changes to your relationship.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

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The greatest gift you can give someone is time.

Because when you give them your time your giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.

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SOLUTIONS No. 172

A letter to a friend will help to bring you closer together. There may be some things which you find it difficult to tell them to their face. Romance. Avoid getting into a situation in which your partner is making decisions on your behalf. You’ll need to be a little more assertive.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

A risk which seems unlikely to come off may be much more sensible than you think. Don’t take things further than you need, however. Romance. Your partner may be in for a huge change at their workplace.

Allow them to make the decision to take or decline the offer.

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5. The World Solar Challenge races between which two Australian cities?

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CLASSIFIEDS

POSITION VACANT

Mechanic Hope Vale Shire Council has a requirement for a highly experienced and competent mechanic. This is a fulltime position working 38 hours per week and to commence as soon as possible.

Working at the Hope Vale Workshop, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

Telephone: 1300 4895 00 Fax: 1300 7872 48

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Routine Servicing of all Council vehicle and civil Construction related machinery & equipment • Preventative Maintenance • Minor Fabrication and Welding • Monitor and Report equipment/machinery failure • Tyre Fitting and Repairs

Council is currently recruiting the following positions. We offer diversity work/life balance and generous employee benefits.

Phones attended 8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday

JUNIOR KIOSK ATTENDANT/ POOL LIFEGUARD X 2 TRUCK DRIVER BACKHOE OPERATOR

To be considered for this role you must have: • Appropriate trade qualifications – Minimum Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology or /Engineering (mechanical) qualifications.

• High Level of commitment to Safety • Excellent Communication Skills • Knowledge and Understanding of Working with Indigenous People • Current Driver’s Licence

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Applications for the truck and backhoe operator close: 4.45pm Wednesday 20 November 2013.

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Information kits for all the above positions are available from Council’s website www.cook.qld.gov.au and from Council’s administration building.

For further information contact Ivan Hegamaea on 07 4083 8000 or email: Ivan.Hegamaea@hopevale.qld.gov.au. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to perform at a high standard, then email or post your CV to:

Enquiries to: Customer Service Team T: 07 4069 5444 F: 07 4069 5423 E: work@cook.qld.gov.au W: www.cook.qld.gov.au

Human Resource Manager Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council C/- Post Office Hope Vale Hope Vale Qld 4895 Applications should be marked ‘Private and Confidential.

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COOKTOWN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE – NOVEMBER 2013 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 1

Dentist (C/H) Women’s Health NP (C/H)

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11

Dr Gynther (M/H) Australian Hearing (C/H)

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25

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Dentist (C/H)

Dentist (C/H) Australian Hearing (C/H)

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VISITING SPECIALISTS: COMMUNITY HEALTH Dr. Bart: Dentist Dr Simpson: Thoracic Clinic Dr Ruben: Paediatrician

Baby Clinic & Immunisation (C/H)

Baby Clinic & Immunisation (C/H)

Baby Clinic & Immunisation (C/H)

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Baby Clinic & Immunisation (C/H) FROGS (Hosp)

Dentist (C/H)

Dentist (C/H) Dr Simpson (C/H)

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Dentist (C/H) FROGS (Hosp)

HOSPITAL FROGS: Obstetrician & Gynaecologist MENTAL HEALTH Dr Gynther: Psychiatrist

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Women’s Health NP (C/H)

Dentist (C/H) Dr Gynther (M/H)

health • care • people

FRIDAY

Dentist (C/H) Women’s Health NP (C/H)

Women’s Health NP (C/H)

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Dentist (C/H) Dr Ruben (C/H)

Your Medicare and Health Care/Pension cards will be required each time you visit the Health Service.

To see any of the above Specialists you will require a doctor's referral, and then make appointments through the Hospital on 4043 0100, or Community Health on 4043 0170.

when

you come into our emergency department, you’ll quickly be seen by our assessment nurses.

but even if you were here first, the

most urgent cases may need medical attention before you do.

We know you’ll understand

because it means that next

time, the life we save may be your own.

OUTREACH CLINICS:

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Women's Health NP Nov 6, 12, 13, 20, 26, 27 Dentist Nov 5, 13, 20, 27 Psychiatrist Nov 12

Wujal Wujal

Women’s Health NP Nov 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 25 Dentist Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 Psychiatrist Nov 13

Gardening with Marty Pattie

The amazing aralia THE harsh weather this time of year sorts the men from the boys and the wheat from the chaff, and the hardy plants stand out whilst the fair-weather friends just wilt.

Polyscia or aralia...it’s all just a name, they are one and the same, aralia being the old-fashioned term for the genus. I think it has a more melodious lilt as a word (a polyscia sounds more like some sort of undesirable growth you need to get lanced off your body). So for the sake of this column, aralia it is. Besides the ubiquitous croton and hibiscus (which are everywhere – and for a reason), one of the lesser known, supporting cast plants that thrive in the Cooktown climate is the aralia.

The arousing array of aralia on display, this (or any) time of year tells us how versatile and tough they are. The established ones will still thrive through these hottest and driest times, yet will be equally resilient with constant wet feet in the guts of the Wet. They are equally happy in the full, hot sun or the cool summer shade. I love ’em … and they are as easy to propagate, (once the rain starts), as snapping a lofty leggy piece off and sticking it straight in the ground.

They make fantastic potted plants, whether indoors, on a veranda, at an entrance or any-bloodywhere, really. And besides all this - they are pretty good lookers, too!

On top of this you can eat it, and (wait … there’s still more) it can fix you up! With certain species, the leaves can be boiled or steamed and used as

an anti-inflammatory.

It also helps treat ciguatera poisoning, which is (straight from the Queensland Health website) “an unusual form of food poisoning caused by eating large reef fish which have eaten smaller fish, which have eaten algae, which shelter a tiny organism, which produces a toxin that causes ciguatera.”

They can be planted as an individual specimen as an “accent” plant, as many of the variegated ones are, or they can be grouped together. Most aralias make an excellent small to medium screening hedge or wind break, one good example is along the Hogg sStreet side of the property on the corner of Charlotte Street.

The foliage of the aralias is dominated by greens, yellows and whites, yet the leaf shapes vary extraordinarily from tiny white and whispy “plumelets” like a tail feather, to large and radiant globulous green leaves as big as an ogres head. They were first brought to Australia by a bloke called Bill Guilfoyle, who went on a plant collecting trip through the Pacific Islands back in 1868. A bit of a legend in gardening circles, by the time the Palmer Gold Rush was on in 1873, Bill was curator of Melbourne’s iconic Botanical Garden.

There are well over a hundred different species throughout Asia, The Pacific and Australasia. Many can be seen around Cooktown, some specimens can be seen growing in yards of older properties, and when left alone mature into established trees.

Left: A little variegated balfour aralia - polyscia scutellaria. Right: Dinnerplat aralia - polyscia scutellaria.

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE COOKTOWN – Charlotte St – 2brm holiday bungalow with views across Endeavour River. Close to amenities.

Across road from boat ramp and wharf. EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL or COSY RETREAT $270,000 neg. Enquiries welcomed 0432 548 406, sallyecan@gmail.com

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The Cooktown Film Festival was an amazing night and C/Town Asylum Productions would like to thank:

Jed Cahill - QLD Touring Film Festival, Cooktown Writers Group, RADF, Cook Shire Council, Rebel FM, Cooktown Local News and the River of Gold Motel.

Also a big thank you to our volunteers, our “inmates” in this Asylum that we love and call Cooktown.

Missed it?

You missed out on a great evening!

Thanks very much to

Scott & Cox Families & Team “We love our new grassed area!”

Cooktown Kindy Kids, Staff & Families

COOKTOWN DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

5.30pm on Wednesday, November 13 @ Cooktown District Community Centre 11 Charles St, Cooktown (opposite school)

Notice is given of a public meeting to be held at Cooktown District Community Centre on Wednesday, November 13, commencing at 5.30pm.

The purpose of this meeting is to nominate association community members as the Committee of Management for the Cooktown District Community Centre Incorporated for a term of one (1) year. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted 14 days prior to, or otherwise on the night. The agenda will include a Special Resolution: “That the Association ratify the full review and changes to the Cooktown District Community Centre Inc. Constitution”. Further information for nominees and committee members can be obtained from reception.

Any other enquiries please contact Reception, on (07) 4069 6098, or email: reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

Cooktown Junior Rugby League Club...

Thanks!

On behalf of the Cooktown Junior Rugby League Club, I would sincerely like to thank Gungaarde for the kind donation of the Gungaarde bus throughout this and last year. This kind donation has enabled us to travel to several away carnivals with the teams over the past few years and it is very much appreciated.

We would also like to thank our major sponsors The Italian Restaurant for their constant support and donations throughout the year. The Italian donates our Man of the Match awards every fortnight, and John has been instrumental in organising donations from other local businesses for club fundraising events every fortnight also. Thanks John, Margaret and the gang at The Italian!

Our other major sponsors are the Bowls Club. The Bowls Club are kind enough to donate the venue and extra goods for our fundraising events (ladies afternoons) and without them, they just wouldn’t be able to happen at all! Thanks Carmel, and Vanessa and Clint in the kitchen are amazing and always too happy to help us and share their space. Thanks guys, we really appreciate all that you have done.

I would like to extend our thanks now to the other local businesses who have donated to our club, Cornett’s IGA, the Sovereign, the Endeavour Pharmacy, the Ice Works, the Newsagency, the Bakery, the Bargain Barn and any one else who has donated to our little club.

All of these donations are greatfully received and appreciated and they really make a difference to our club, so again, THANK YOU! Nardia Whitman, Club Secretary

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SPORT

Trail ride gets kids away from technology Story and photos

by SUE GAYNOR ON the weekend of October 12 and 13, 16 trail riders packed up their camping gear and

floated their horses out along Oakie Creek Road to beautiful Alkoomie Station for a two-day adventure.

Excitement was in the air as everyone quickly

Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WedneSday, nOVeMBeR 13 from 2pm and ThuRSday, nOVeMBeR 14 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms

FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE PHONE

Sylvia Geraghty 4069 5337 or Clinic 4057 6033 Appointments are essential

Country Road Coachlines CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN ~ Passenger and freight ~

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BUS SERVICE

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DEPARTS CAIRNS Inland Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun at 7am Coastal Mon, Wed and Fri at 7am DEPARTS COOKTOWN Inland Mon, Tues, Thu, Sat at 12.30pm Wed, Fri, Sun at 1.30pm Coastal Tues, Thurs and Sat at 7.30am INLAND SERVICE – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun Departs Cairns 7am. Arrives CTN 11.45am.

Departs Cooktown Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat 12.30pm, arrives CNS 5pm.

Departs Cooktown Wed, Fri, Sun 1.30pm, arrives CNS 6pm.

AGENTS COOKTOWN (Photo Shop) 4069 5446 BLOOMFIELD (Ayton Store) 4060 8125 LAKELAND (Mobil Roadhouse) 4060 2188

Bus Service and Airport Shuttle Bus Bookings essential: 7 days 4069 5446 ‘Travel with the Local Boy’ Owned and operated by Allan Harlow

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set up camp near the lovely timber stockyards and saddled up for a twohour ride on the first day.

The grins weren’t only on the faces of the kids, as all of us who love horses and riding know just what a tonic for the soul it can be, especially out bush with great scenery and freedom away from it all.

Harold Lee and Sue Gaynor drove their Polaris buggy, aka canteen, to accommodate and take refreshments, as well as kids who needed a rest for a while. There is a lot of history in this area and remnants of the old Cobb & Co. Coach Road were pointed out by Tony and Harold.

If one closed the eyes, it was lovely to imagine the clip clop of the horses hooves, the jingle of harness and the rumble of the wagon wheels as men in bush gear and ladies in long, flowing dresses and elegant hats bounced their way along by coach in “the good old days”.

We all admired the distant Normanby and Dickson ranges, crossed the very dry Oakie Creek bed and stopped at a

lovely dam to water the horses.

Two brumbies were up to their necks in the water feeding on the lily pads, but quickly fled at the sight of us.

As we circled back towards camp, the sun was starting to set and the shadows were long, as everyone anticipated icy cold drinks, nibbles and sizzling hamburgers cooked by George Allen.

But first the horses had to be unsaddled, fed and led across to the stockyards for the night.

Owning a horse is a great way to teach kids not only responsibility and an appreciation of natural surroundings.

After a great feed we all sat around, yarned and yawned and headed off to bed for a peaceful sleep out bush.

Most of us were up with the sun and the tantalising smell of bacon, sausages, eggs etc. drew everyone back to the bush kitchen (after the horses were fed) for a hearty breakfast and hot cuppa.

Then the horses were brushed down and sad-

Some of the trail riders at the end of their adventure: Samantha Cox, Mandy Wegrzyniak, Fiona Splitt, Ann and Emma Cox, Clint Wegrzyniak, Jack Cox, Colleen Graham, Taylor Holmes and Karen Cross. dled up once more and everyone headed out for another enjoyable ride, picking their way down some steep, eroded gullies and dry creek beds, passing by a lovely, old abandoned log cabin and stockmen’s shed from years ago, through some lovely, shady trees to a most beautiful spot for lunch called “Butterfly Spring” The very green trees and clear water were a refreshing change from the rain-parched country and dust.

The horses’ girths were loosened, reins tied to branches in the cool

shade and everyone sat back, relaxed and enjoyed the surroundings, company and food.

Then it was time to mount up again and retrace our tracks back to the camp, unsaddle the horses, give them a drink, load them and the camping gear up and head off home to unload once again and get back to our routines.

A good time was had by all and everyone looks forward to the next trail ride, hopefully in the very near future and perhaps with a few more enthusiastic riders.

We’d like to thank Tony Holmes for guiding us on this most enjoyable adventure and for permission to ride on the Holmes’ Alkoomie Station, George Allen as camp cook and Peter Shields for organising the trail ride.

It was good to see the children genuinely tired from all of the fresh air and activity.

Colleen Graham and Fiona Splitt also deserve (as well as others who helped collect the gear) a round of applause for their efforts in making it such a successful enjoyable weekend.

Club welcomes new committee at AGM THANKS to all the members who showed their support to the Club in attending the Annual General Meeting last Saturday.

A big welcome to our new Committee and I’m sure they will do everything they can to ensure the Club is successful and members have an enjoyable time.

Steve Butler has returned as President, Steve Wilton is our new Vice President, Tanya Eizenberg is the new Secretary, Kelly Barnett remains as Treasurer, Julie Sauer and Rick Butler are the new Committee members and Wayne King is our new Club Captain.

Ron Beacroft seems to be enjoying his weekly game of golf and was again this week’s winner of the Italian Restaurant weekly Stableford competition with a score of 37 points. Graham Burton was hot on his heels in runner-up position with 35 points.

Last Saturday saw our biggest day of the year for playing numbers, with 33 members and visitors enjoying a round on our pristine course. The competition for the day was the Cooktown Hardware and Italian Restaurant Monthly Medal and some great scores were returned.

Robyn “Batman” McDonald was the men’s winner with a

nett score of 64, with runner-up place going to Graham Burton with 65 - on a count-back between himself, Dave Hanna and Rick Butler.

The ladies’ winner for the day was Tanya Eizenberg, who had a nett score of 67, with Carol McKinna the runner-up with 71.

Nearest-The-Pins were landed

by Dave Hanna for 2/11 and 14 and Andy Daly for 9/18.

The raffle was drawn last Saturday, and Beno Welsh was the happy punter who won the $100 putter and dozen golf balls. Beno put the putter to the test straight away and was very happy with his prize. Congratulations Beno.

Don’t forget to grab a number in the 100 Club. Just over 20 numbers remain with $100 up for grabs for the winner once all numbers have been purchased… a nice little profit for a $2 ticket don’t you think?

Who was the poor soul who managed a triple par on the 9th last Saturday?

And it was good to see the player’s spirits still high for the back-9 - thankfully the player didn’t manage the feat twice in one round of golf!

Happy golfing everyone.

Kelly Barnett Manager, Cooktown Golf Links.

LEAVE CAIRNS MONDAY TO FRIDAY Deliveries 5 days – AND DELIVER THE NEXT MORNING Meeting all freight needs from Cairns to the Cape • Port Douglas • Mossman • Cooktown • Laura • Archer River • Coen • Musgrave • Kowanyama • Weipa • Croydon • Normanton • Karumba • Pormpuraaw – from 20 grams to 20 tonnes –

Fleet includes: Body trucks, Semi trailers, Refrigerated vans, Side lifter and Fork lift hire

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Down driveway at Peter Russell Windscreen Repairs Ph: 4069 5459 • Fax: 4035 4021 • Mob: 0419 759 892

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Established more than 30 years

SPORT

Jason and Kristin fire up High Gun and a second and third place, while Kristin won the Ladies’ High Gun. Last weekend’s Black Powder shoot was interrupted while the machinery was on the range for the earthworks to extend the rifle range.

LOCAL shooters Jason and Kristin Williams successfully competed at the Atherton Annual Clay Target Shoot over the weekend.

Jason won Overall

Thanks to Ron Palmer for a job welldone, along with Toby and Bernie, who also assisted with the required survey work.

Once the required paperwork is completed with Weapons

Licensing, the Rifle Range will be reopened for shooting.

Thanks also to the Black Powder shooters who came prepared with an organised alternative - they were able to do some archery on an adjacent range.

At the SSAA Cameron Creek Range this weekend program is: Rifle Shoot on Saturday at 9am, then on Sunday there will be a Pistol event at 9am.

Jim Williams President.

Janne wins comfortably fire Standard Pistol match, which saw Janne emerge as the winner.

She recorded 383 points, 14 ahead of Andy who finished second with 369, while Ross was third with 368.

A GOOD roll up Wednesday night saw 10 shooters step up to the line to contest a 45-shot Rim-

Saturday is your last chance to complete a Firearms Safety Course in 2013.

The

course

will

Mackerel fire at Wharf

start at 8.15am.

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.

WHILE fin fish might be off limits, but Spanish mackerel have been filling the void. With with a mass of bait fish blackening the water during the morning flood tides, the action has been fast and furious.

Good numbers of mackerel have been experienced, along with even bigger predators converting the hunter into the hunted as the photo of Roly with a solid Spanish mackerel head clearly demonstrates.

Barra have also been smashing baits with big fish being the norm, but as at noon tomorrow, when the barra season closes, we will need to change our technique. So down size the hooks and use cut

baits for mangrove Jacks.

Reports from the marlin fleet have been encouraging, so if you are keen to chase a big one out of a smaller boat, this is the prime time of year with fish of all sizes being captured.

The outlook for the weekend is strong winds, so the estuary will be the best option. Mangrove Jacks should be firing.

With all the bait around, I would not be surprised to see a couple of cobia and monster giant trevally landed from the wharf or out of a tinnie working the lead in the Endeavour.

Tight lines.

Russell Bowman The Lure Shop Top: A metre-plus barra caught near Mapoon last week by Wayne Brennan, while on a fishing trip with two brothers in law from Brisbane. The barra was released.

Right: Roly with the remains of a solid Spanish mackerel.

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Sport Cooktown Local

Barra off limits until February

Phone: 1300 4895 00 • Fax: 1300 787 248 • Email: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au

Sports reports deadline is 5pm, Monday prior to publication

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SATURDAY night is fight night at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre!

And what a pugilistic extravaganza it promises to be, with Cooktown’s Full Boar Muay Thai Boxing Club hosting its 14-event Legal Assault VII – a program that will feature six locals.

Reminder: Coral reef fin fish off limits clude cods and groupers, emperors, parrot fish, sweetlips, wrasses, coral trout, fusiliers, surgeon fish, tropical snappers and seaperch.

“A reef fish web guide is available online at www.fisheries.qld.gov. au to help fishers identify fish listed as coral reef fin fish.

“Officers conduct regular patrols and those found doing the wrong thing are risking an onthe-spot fine of $440 and a maximum penalty of $110,000.”

The closures are in place from the tip of Cape York in the north, to Bundaberg in the south (the southern boundary is at latitude 24º50’S).

The eastern boundary of the closure is the same as the eastern boundary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

For more information on fishing closures in Queensland visit www. fisheries.qld.gov.au or call 13 25 23.

Some of the proceeds from the night will go towards sending Jai Ross and Zane Stallan to the Australian Junior Championships on the Gold Coast in December. If they win a place there, they will go on to represent Australia at the IFMA World Championships in Malaysia next year.

Full Boar Muay Thai Boxing Club members, Keenan Pearson, Jakeb Whitman, Zane Stallan, Jai Ross and Jahvarne Pearson at training on Monday night.

Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.

Any money left over after those expenses are covered will go into renovations at the Full Boar gym as well as upgrades to the club’s very old training equipment.

Local heroes doing battle on the night will be Jahvarne Pearson, Jai Ross, Zane Stallan, Keenan Pearson, Jakeb Whitman and Brad Smith.

Fighters from as far away as Perth, the Gold Coast and Brisbane will flock to Cook-

town for the event, with all their costs being footed at Full Boar’s expense.

Full Boar mentor Vince Parkes predicts that a vocal, parochial Cooktown crowd could bring his charges home

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“All of the match-ups are very even in every way,” Parkes said.

“Height, weight and experience – there’s very little between them all.

“My guys have been train-

THIS week’s run was hosted by Whizz and Matchbox, and, as usual that means Whizz lays the trail while Matchbox does all the cooking.

You may recall a couple of weeks ago, the Hash explored a new road cut by the Shire into the foothills of Mount Cook. (That was the one where Cracklin and Matchbox lost the drink stop.) Well, we know Whizz well enough to see that, as we stood at the forlorn end of the road with forest giants towering all around us, the grey cells were bubbling away with an idea for a new run. This week was his chance to make it come true.

hand of man has never set foot. That sounded interesting and we set of for the water reservoir and on down to the dam. And you’ll never guess what - the Shire has at last cleared the path along the dam wall!

Really - it’s wonderful.

The Hashers could walk down it five abreast.

Unfortunately, about halfway across, the trail dropped down to where the lake used to be, and we plodded across its cracked clay bed. It’s been a dry year.

He promised us a run through virgin territory, places where the

Right to the far end of the lake the Hashers plodded and on up

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to victory in contests that will be tests of their courage, determination, fitness, strength and skill.

ing the house down, they’re all hungry for victory and determined not to let the home crowd down.”

And of the other bouts on the card, Parkes said they were all top quality fighters who would have the crowd on their seats.

The doors will open at 6pm, with the licensed bar operating from then. The fights will start at 7pm.

Was it really ‘virgin’ territory?

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ANGLERS are reminded that barramundi will be off limits in Queensland east coast waters from noon tomorrow, Friday, November 1, until noon, February 1, 2014.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Coby Walker said the closure was in place to protect barramundi stock during their spawning season when they are most vulnerable.

“The closed season allows stocks to replenish to ensure there are healthy fish populations for current and future generations of Queensland fishers,” he said.

“A barramundi closure also currently applies for the Gulf of Carpentaria until February 1, 2014.”

Mr Walker said barramundi fishing is still permitted in some lakes and dams across the state.

“Fishers can hook a barra during the closed season by fishing at a Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) dam,” he said.

For more information about fishing in Queensland and to purchase a SIPS permit visit www.fisheries.qld. gov.au or call 13 25 23.

ANGLERS are reminded that coral reef fin fish are off limits until midnight, next Monday, November 4.

The ban started yesterday and is the second of two annual closures that protect these fish during the spawning season.

Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) district officer Geoff Fergusson said the closures were vital to protect fish at an important time in their life cycle.

“The closures coincide with the new moon when key coral reef fish species aggregate to spawn,” he said.

Mr Fergusson said QBFP officers will be out patrolling Queensland waters over the spawning season.

“Fishers need to remember they should not take and possess coral reef fin fish species during the closure period,” he said.

“Coral reef fin fish in-

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its feeder stream, until the trail swung north and climbed up into the hills. We crossed a saddle, dropped down a little, and there we were.

Right at the end of the new road, which was yet again short of a drink stop.

Back at the Bash GM Thermo presided over a debate over whether Whizz had rally found virgin territory. Both F*&T and Archive remember laying runs over the same saddle and, in the end, Whizz had to claim the lake bed as virgin territory as no one could remember it

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being dry before. Apart from that, Thermo was reduced to punishing Sewezy for falling over and Nostrildumass for generously feeding the swarms of green ants we passed on our way. Everyone was in too much of a hurry to start on the huge meal Matchbox produced.

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