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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.....OI, OI, OI! were the loud and clear shouts of about 30 relatives and friends of Rosalyn Jerome, Ivan Hegamaea and Joh Anthonis after they completed their Citizenship Ceremony and were announced as Cooktown’s newest Aussies by Cook Shire Mayor, Peter Scott, who presided over the

ceremony on Grassy Hill last Saturday night. Mrs Jerome (formerly of the Philippines), Mr Hegamaea (formerly of Papua New Guinea) and Mr Anthonis (formerly of Belgium) were unanimous in declaring their immense pride and joy in becoming Australian citizens.

Mrs Jerome, Mr Hegamaea, Cr Scott and Mr Anthonis are seen here in a solemn moment during the ceremony, with the Endeavour River as the backdrop, and the Australian flag billowing in the “gentle” Cooktown breeze. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

Croc’s days numbered By GARY HUTCHISON A MONSTER, four-metre crocodile that frightened some anglers fishing from the Cooktown Wharf on Sunday night, is destined for a crocodile farm as soon as it falls foul of the trap which has been set for it. Early reports the reptile had

“We now believe that with all the barra around under the Wharf, along with the bait fish, the croc was actually doing some ‘fishing’ of its own,” Mayor Scott said.

“From what I’ve been told, the croc’s head and shoulders surfaced while chasing a barra, but we don’t believe it actually ‘lunged’ at the people on the Wharf.” However, the croc has become a “regular” around the Wharf, boat ramp and floating pontoon, with its ‘familiarity’ with humans causing sufficient concern to warrant it being trapped and relocated.

“Our local National Parks and Wild Life Rangers have once again responded to the situation and have set a trap for it,” Cr Scott said. “Hopefully, it won’t be too long before we can get it out of here.” If trapped, it will be the second crocodile caught within a number of days after a 2.7 metre croc was snared in waters behind the Cook-

town Bowls Club on Saturday. “This was another animal our rangers believed needed to be relocated because of its ‘familiarity’ with humans,” he 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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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 8. Rough N Ready live in the Caf Bar from 7pm @ The Sovereign.

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.

Sat 9. Post Races Party with Denniss and Greggo, from 5.30pm on the Verandah @ The Sovereign.

 letters to the editor $2000 challenge to decide fluoride debate

Film festival thank you

IN response to Trish Allen’s letter to the editor last week in the Cooktown Local News, Trish asked some questions regarding her own interpretation of Dr Coventry’s letter of October 24 concerning her support of fluoridated water. Many of the questions are impractical to answer because the suppositions are baseless. It’s like trying to reply to, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” And frankly, even if it was feasible to answer most of Trish’s questions in less than ten pages, (by the way, sea water has fluoride 1.3 parts per million, nearly twice as much as Cooktown water) they are largely irrelevant to the real question. “Have the controlled fluoride levels imposed in drinking water in ‘first world’ countries done any harm, and if there is any harm, do those slight risks negate the overwhelming health benefits provided by fluoridation?” We are talking about 70 years, more than enough time for negative effects to be observed with artificial fluoridation. Not counting the more than 200,000 years humans have drunk it from natural sources. And the millions of years our ancestors drank it. If any opponent of the fluoridation question relevant to Cooktown can provide evidence to support their assertions, and have their evidence supported by any “two” of the accredited bodies below, I will pay to them $1000. If this evidence is rejected, then I would expect to receive $1000 which I will use to provide my teeth some badly needed attention.

I JUST want to thank Sarah Henderson and C/Town Asylum Productions for giving the Cooktown community a fabulous opportunity by bringing the Queensland Film Festival and The In The Bin workshops to Cooktown. The participants were given the opportunity to show our movie making skills and win great prizes, and we were taken through the process of scripting, shooting and editing, also learning hi-tech editing skills and producing short films in a mad, fun-filled 3-day workshop. Well done and congratulations crew. Waratah Nicholls Cooktown.

Should anyone be interested in this challenge, we will then have framed a legal document setting out all the details, and the $2000 deposited in an escrow account, to be disbursed at such time the body(ies) accept your evidence, or one year from signage of the agreement, or at such time any of the signers cry “uncle” (i.e concede defeat) I am also welcome to anyone’s offers of upping the ante. The other condition is that we all then forever hold our peace, and cease boring the populace with a dead debate that was actually settled a long time ago. The oranisations are: National Health and Medical Research Council; Australian Dental Association; Australian Medical Association; Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; Royal Australasian College of Physicians; Australian Academy of Science; Public Health Association of Australia; Alzheimer’s Australia; Arthritis Australia; Australian Cancer Council; Osteoporosis Australia; Diabetes Australia; Kidney Health Australia; and Any Australian state and territory Departments of Health. Serge Petelin Cooktown.

Correction In Trisha Allen’s letter to the editor last week, there were a number of production errors, which were not the fault of Ms Allen. The Cooktown Local News apologises to Ms Allen for these errors.

Mon 11. Remembrance Day Service - all welcome - assemble 10.30am at Anzac Park for Service at 10.45am.

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DECEMBER Sun 8. Cooktown Bowls Club AGM, 10.30am at the club followed by barbecue lunch and a game of bowls. 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.

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.

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Contacts & Deadlines Editor: (07) 4069 5773 Editor’s mobile: 0411 722 807 People wishing to meet in person with the editor can do so by calling him, and he will arrange a time to meet with you at a mutually convenient location. All advertising / accounts enquiries, please call: 1300 4895 00 or (07) 4098 2281 Mobile: 0419 828 639 Fax: 1300 787 248 Where we go: Approx 1400 copies distributed every Thursday throughout Cooktown, Hope Vale, Rossville, Wujal Wujal, Bloomfield, Ayton, Marton, Port Douglas, Mossman, Cairns, Lakeland Downs/Laura, Mt Carbine/Mt Molloy, Mareeba and Coen, and subscribers across Australia and overseas.

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SHAWN Hawkins’ stunning landscape image has won him the gong in this week’s photo competition. Another regular contributor, Shawn’s “eye” provides him with the ability to properly capture land and seascapes he is privileged to vist in his travels and we are fortunate he shares some of them in our competition. Photographers are reminded they now have until 5pm today, November 7, to submit their entries for this week’s stage of the competition. Shawn’s winning entry will be printed and displayed in a gallery the IGA has prepared in their store.

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Letters to the Editor are published as a free community service and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Cooktown Local News nor its management. Letters must be legible, preferably less than 250 words, carry a name and address, and be signed. A telephone number or similar identification must also be provided. Unsigned and anonymous letters, or use of a nom de plume, eg Concerned Citizen, etc will not be accepted. Names withheld on discretion of the publisher. Letters may be edited for space or content or omitted altogether at the discretion of the editor. Mail to: PO Box 36, Cooktown, Qld, 4895 Fax: 1300 787 248 or Email: editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au.

NEWS

Community concerns save hospital trees from ‘the chop’ RUMOURS travel faster than wild fires in a small place like Cooktown, so when it was overheard that the mango trees in the Cooktown Hospital grounds were scheduled for “the chop”, computer keyboards started clacking like the staccato beat of machine gun fire.

tion and he went into bat for the embattled fruit as a matter of urgency. However, Mr Kempton’s inquiries revealed the trees were not in fact

scheduled to be culled, but merely pruned. Apparently, the pruning had been arranged because of the large amount of fruit dropping

on to the grounds and a large number of people serving themselves some mangoes which were rotting on the ground. Anyway, the degree

of community concern shown on the issue was big enough to have the pruning order rescinded, with the trees to remain intact as they are.

PROPERTY 2. “RESIDENCE ON 14 ACRES” Subdividable, elevated land, river, mountain outlook. Just mins to town on Endeavour Valley Rd. 2 bedroom residence with town water, power, phone. Seller will meet the market! PROPERTY 3. “5 PICTURESQUE ACRES TO BUILD ON” Only a few scenic minutes drive to Cooktown or 2 boat ramps on the Endeavour River. A shady, 5 acre site, ready to build on, with power to the frontage and fully fenced. Motivated Seller.

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But then the suggestion that approaches from the concerned citizens to the relevant hierarchy might save the day.

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One of the mango trees in the Cooktown Hospital rumoured to be scheduled for cutting down, but will now not even be pruned. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

More than $29,000 in funding awarded through new programs

The successful applicants for these grants were: • Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC Cooktown)$5000 to purchase data projectors and screens for meeting rooms and halls, which will develop the Events Centre further as a premier venue to host meetings and events;

• Capers Café - $2149 to include a tourist information and booking hub in their premises on Charlotte Street; and • Cooktown District Community Centre $5000 to revitalise interpretive signage throughout Cooktown Eligible applicants to the Community Development Grants Program could apply for funding up to $2000 to deliver activities, events or projects that will make a positive

• Cooktown School of Art Society - $1936 to purchase essential items of office equipment;

Association - $2000 towards costs associated with their annual Christmas Party.

The successful applicants for these grants were:

• Cooktown Full Boar Thai Boxing Club $1000 to hire the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre for an upcoming event; and

With some funds remaining unallocated, Council is considering options of how to utilise this money to best serve community needs under the intent of the new grants programs.

• Multicultural Rainbow Dance Group $1500 to assist with the delivery of the 2014 Multicultural Rainbow and Harmony Festival; • Mitchell River Watershed Management Group Inc. - $130 to hold a public meeting in Lakeland. MRWMG is a community-based catchment group working with the community to build its capacity to achieve sustainable land use and management in the Mitchell River catchment; • Endeavour Lions Club - $2000 in kind support to hold the 2014 Billy Kart Derby; • Cooktown District Community Centre $1500 to deliver school holiday activities (Laser Tag and Fishing Competition);

• Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare

MONDAY, November 11, 2013

All welcome – Assemble 10.30am at Anzac Park for Service at 10.45am. (all members to wear medals please) ~ 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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Cooktown Bowls Club • Airconditioned • Bar • Pokies Membership Renewals are now overdue. For discount on bar purchases plus the use of the takeaway facility and don’t n Bo W

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Under the Economic Development Grants Program, up to $5000 was available for eligible organisations to deliver activities, events or projects that will result in direct economic benefit to the region.

• Cooktown Re-enactment Association - $5000 to conduct a major promotion of the Re-enactment, Discovery Festival weekend and traditional start of the local tourist season, held centre stage at Cairns Central in April/May 2014;

contribution to the quality of life of the community or offer benefit to the shire as a whole.

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At the recent ordinary meeting of Cook Shire Council, 12 grants were awarded totalling in excess of $29,000.

• Cooktown Chamber of Commerce and Tourism - $2500 to hold quarterly dinner functions with guest speakers to increase membership and support small business and workforce development;

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MORE local projects are now one step closer to success, with Council’s allocation of funding under the new Economic Development Grants Program and Community Development Grants Program.

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Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2pm. Call John 0417 786 922 PROPERTY 1. “MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION” Vacant Land Home Site. More than half an acre (2219m2) onto Racecourse Rd, Cooktown. Town water, power, broadband. Seasonal creek to rear. Mango tree.

Within milliseconds, emails found their targets. The information had been disseminated and the call to arms went out – perhaps a “Mango Vigil” might save the trees from their rumoured fate.

And somewhere along the line, Member for Cook David Kempton was advised of the situa-

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Families invited to have ‘Breakfast with Santa’ THE weather is starting to warm up and we know what that means...Christmas! Cook Shire Council, the Christmas in Cook Shire committee and other community organisations have commenced the organisation and promotion of the various Christmas events planned for 2013. A favourite Christmas event among little lo-

Breakfast with Santa is a free event for children aged 0 to 8 and this year will be held on Sunday, December 1. Tickets are limited to 160 and are available from the Cooktown Library and Council’s administration building. All children attending must have a ticket to gain

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entry to the pool, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Other family members are welcome, but must pre-register when collecting their child’s ticket for catering and safety purposes. Qualified lifeguards will be on duty at all times. Volunteers will be offering a free breakfast from 7am and Santa is due to arrive at about 8.30am – so make sure you arrive early to help us welcome him to Cooktown. If all the boys and

girls are very good, they will receive a special present from Santa! It’s sure to be a great morning and one not to be missed, so make sure you secure your tickets. Collection of tickets will close by November 22, or when the allocation is exhausted. For more information contact Council’s Economic Development and Community Services team on 4069 5444, or email mail@cook.qld. gov.au.

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Managing the Great Barrier Reef and coastal zone for the future

You’re invited to have your say on the management of the Great Barrier Reef and coastal zone.

ROSSVILLE State School will be holding its Prep Orientation day on Tuesday, November 19 from 8.20am.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Government are undertaking a comprehensive strategic assessment of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and adjacent coastal zone. There are two parts to the comprehensive strategic assessment — a marine component and a coastal zone component. Draft strategic assessment and program reports are now available for public comment, in accordance with s146(2)(b) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The draft reports look at the Reef’s values and how these values are being protected now and into the future, while enabling the sustainable development of the coastal zone. Visit www.reefhaveyoursay.com.au to view the draft reports and ﬁnd out how you can provide comments, including via an online survey. You can also check the exhibition locations where hard copies of the reports can be viewed and register for community information sessions. Alternatively, call the number below.

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cals and their families is the annual, “Breakfast with Santa”, event at the Cooktown Swimming Pool.

Parents who are considering en-

rolling their children for Prep in 2014 at Rossville are advised to contact the school on 4060 3988 to get an information pack.

Talent quest success will see another SATURDAY night’s Cooktown RSL Memorial Club Talent Quest was so well-supported, organisers have already declared the intention of holding more such events. Club manager John Gearn said favourable comments continued after the entertainment finished and plans are already in place for the RSL Memorial Club Talent Quest No. 2. John said a total of 16 people entered the quest in a variety of performances, which kept the large audience entertained for a couple of hours.

“Ages ranged from young, 18 plus, to elderly,” he said. “And regardless of the contestant’s age and nerves, they stood up and had a go. “One contestant didn’t have her music, so the crowd clapped in tune to give her the encouragement to keep going. “Another played a didgeridoo and another performed a dance act.” First prize of $500 cash went to Tammy Gibson, who performed Celine Dion’s song, “The Power of Love”, with second prize of $300 cash going to soloist, Serge Petelin.

Tammy Gibson was also involved in a second performance, in which she was joined by Jenny Gibson in a duet to take out the third prize of $200 cash. John said a special mention of thanks needed to be extended to Jim Fay and Serge Petelin for the supply and setting up of microphones, speakers and PA system, Patrick Venerables for being the night’s Master of Ceremonies, guitarist Harold Bowen who provided back-up music for a number of acts and judges, Richard Naylor and Merv Warner.

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Student of the Month

Blaze Deeral is Hope Vale’s Student of the Month of October. He has been an outstanding student this month. Blaze enjoys all of his subjects, but especially loves maths. Blaze loves coming to school everyday so he can play footy and have fun with his friends.

Bloomfield River State School’s Student of the Month for October is Sharmani Harrigan-Creek. Sharmani is a great listener, a good friend to her classmates, a hard worker and very responsible. She has a great attitude towards school and has excellent attendance. Keep up the great work Sharmani!

Year 2 student Natalia Lorenzo is Lakeland State School’s Student of the Month for October. Natalia has an outstanding, positive attitude towards learning and is respectful towards both staff and fellow students. She is a top achiever across all learning areas and should be very proud of her consistent efforts.

Rossville State School’s Student of the Month for October is Chloe Wood. Chloe has had an exceptional year of learning. She has shown significant improvements in all academic areas. This is due to Chloe’s excellent attitude to schooling, giving everything a “Red, hot go” and asking for help when needed. Well done Chloe!

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Cooktown State School’s Middle School Student of the Month is Spencer Wende This semester Spencer has made huge improvements in his reading and comprehension as well as his writing. Spencer has jumped two IPI levels, now reading and comprehending above his age level. He has also made impressive progress in his ability to write with a much clearer and more precise sentence structure. All of these improvements come from Spencer’s willingness to practise what he is learning in class. The best thing about it is, that these developed skills have helped him achieve better results in all learning areas. He should be proud of his persistence and diligence.

Joshua Coventry is Endeavour Christian College’s Student of the Month. He is a happy Prep student who makes the most of every learning opportunity. Joshua works well independently and completes his work in a timely manner. Joshua loves reading and he already knows and writes all of his sight words. Joshua is also a keen mathematician and has almost completed the Year 1 curriculum in the online ‘Mathletics’ program. Joshua’s fun-loving nature is a real asset to his class.

Tahlani Whitford is Cooktown State School’s Primary School Student of the Month. Tahlani is an outstanding student who is involved as a Volunteer Monitor in the School Library. This role allows her to mentor younger students and also build great friendships with both staff and students of our school. She is also a member of the Primary School Student Council where her input and work ethic is highly regarded. Tahlani is a pleasure to have in the classroom. She always follows the school rules of being a safe, respectful learner and this is further shown in her grades across all subject areas.

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A short digression of Cooktown interest DO YOU KNOW HOW GREEN WASTE IS RECYCLED IN COOK SHIRE? Green waste or garden waste disposal is FREE at any of Cook Shire Council’s Waste Transfer Stations and Landfills. Green waste is stockpiled and mulched with a tub grinder approximately twice a year. Cook Shire Council is using a contractor to do the mulching. Mulching basically means that your green waste is shredded into small pieces and turned into mulch. PLEASE KEEP YOUR GREEN WASTE SEPARATE FROM PLASTICS AND OTHER WASTE STREAMS AS IT WILL RUIN THE END RESULT OF MULCH. Mulch is used in garden beds to conserve the moisture, to improve the fertility and the health of the soil as it breaks down over period of time, to reduce weed growth and enhance visual appeal of the area. You can buy mulch for your home from Cooktown Waste Transfer Station. Mulch also can be delivered to Lakeland, Ayton, Rossville and Cooktown areas. Please visit our website for more information: www.cook.qld.gov.au

Researched and written by JIM McJANNETT EXCUSE me if I digress at this point but, the Harold Best, the Cooktown butcher referred to in last week’s edition; a big American Negro, was a most interesting individual. Better known as “Smoked Beef” rather than the moniker bestowed upon him by his parents, he was a wearer of several hats, but perhaps he is best remembered in history as the seagoing mate to captain John Ward “Black Jack” Reed, the so-called “Maori Smuggler.” (Actually, like Best, J W

Reed was an American and there is not a single scrap of evidence that he ever set foot in New Zealand. If he did, then in that land from where it is said he escaped stern penalty, he has a clean sheet, at least under the name of John Ward Reed.) One story goes that in 1886, after Black Jack had sailed up the McArthur River to Borroloola in the Northern Territory with a smuggled load of spirits, he told someone that if the opportunity had presented itself he would have put a bullet into his first mate so that he could give him a clean receipt for his wages. As it happened the big Negro caught on to the story. He also caught on to Captain Reed! The mess he made of him and his grog shanty would not pass for chocolates and roses. I think Reed was the only man, certainly the first, to wed on the Palmer Road, doing so at Oakey Creek at the shanty hotel, which he owned before losing it, so the story goes, to the Cooktown luminary, Jonas “Billy” Webb, in a game of cards or dice. In Western Australia, a retired law officer, August Lucanus, wrote that Reed was one of the biggest scoundrels “unhung”. Black Jack beat the rope dying up in British New Guinea (Papua), his long-suffering Tasmanian-born wife Henrietta also ending her days there. Reed, if indeed that was his real name, was said to have been involved with the notorious Bully Hayes. Also that he was a “blackbird-

er” (slave trader to the plantations), although I cannot find documented evidence of these things, but he was certainly one of the “Ragged Thirteen,” a mixed bag of hard doers who operated around the QueenslandNorthern Territory border at the time of the rush to the Kimberley. As for Harold Best, I lost track of him up in the Northern Territory where he was employed in some sort of capacity at Rum Jungle. Anyone with the inclination, could write a dozen books constructed from vignettes focused on those that lingered awhile upon Cooktown’s soil alone between 1873 and say ‘76. Best and Reed, who was also on the Hodgkinson Goldfield, being but two. Of George Mathews’ time in Cooktown, I know precious little. It seems his Lachlan Brewery failed, because in Slater’s Almanac of 1876 (details taken in 1875), he named himself as a Cordial and Aerated Waters Manufacturer. In Willmett’s Almanac of 1877 (details taken in 1876), he appears as a Cordial Manufacturer. I have a strong feeling that he may have, like many others, departed Cooktown when the rush to the Hodgkinson occurred in 1876. His son was certainly there. What I know for certain is that in 1876 at Cooktown he married one Elizabeth McKerr, suggesting that Mary, nee Osborne, had perhaps deceased. By 1877, George had definitely swapped the malt shovel and fruit mass tub in exchange for

the broadaxe and crosscut saw. A gold prospecting did George go, not for yellow gold, but for red gold – cedar, the gold of the Big Scrubs. Unfortunately it was to be his undoing. The distant Rockhampton Bulletin of Friday, April 20, 1877 picked up on a gruesome event, which took place in the Cairns district. It is reported that a badly mutilated body had been found floating in the Barron River. One foot was missing, the remaining foot still booted, and from this boot alone the unfortunate had been identified. He was Mr George Mathews, late cordial manufacturer of Cooktown. It was thought that he had been the victim of either a shark or an “alligator” (crocodile) attack. Due to the suggestion of a shark’s involvement, the death of Mathews had to have taken place below the rapids at Kamerunga. One could say, with ample justification, that this was a graphic case where the cobbler, so to speak, should have stuck to his last, the maltster to his shovel. George Mathews’ death, like many Queensland “life events” was not registered, and as such, no further knowledge can be gained from a certificate of death. Upon saying this, a writer submitting an article to the Cairns Post of Saturday, January 21, 1893 recounts the death of George telling that he was taken by an “alligator” when cedar-getting. To be continued next week

It was a cousin of this creature that ended the life of Cooktown’s first brewer, George Mathews. Photo submitted.

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Cooktown races are better than the ‘Cup’ WHAT is it about those people down south? Sometimes I despair of them altogether. Listen to them, and you would think Australia doesn’t stretch past the suburbs of Melbourne and Sydney. Have you looked at the papers this week? Pages and pages of hype and drivel about the Melbourne Cup. They are full of the Victorian Racing Club, Flemington, the Carnival, and Cup Fever. The only people mentioned are trainers, jockeys and horses, all of them with increasingly unlikely names and increasingly unlikely motives for being first, last or even not appearing at all. It is all so stupid! So what if the first cup was run ten years before Cooktown was thought of? Melbourne was just one of the early colonial mistakes, founded down there because the Royal Navy did not know any

better. Or perhaps because they were homesick for miserable weather. They should have started somewhere civilised, like Northern Queensland. We would have done things much better, and the Rum Corps would have been so much more effective if it had proper rum to work on. Even then, they had to pay people to race their horses. Seven hundred and ten golden sovereigns and a hand-made gold watch, just for taking their horse for a ride. In Queensland, we’re so keen we would have done it for nothing. But what really, really ticks me off is why did they schedule it to clash with Cooktown Races? All those lazy people in the television industry now have a choice of taking a courtesy bus to the party at Flemington or spending a fortune and two days to travel up

here. Along with all those heavy television cameras. They should really come up here. It’s more fun for a start. Our racecourse is prettier. Our horses are not like those whippets down south. They are much bigger. Our ladies are prettier (and quite possibly also bigger). Our fashions will be, well, more fashionable - because they don’t have to keep off the rain. We will have Corporate Entertainment! Our Ladies Foot Race is talked about all over Australia. I’ll be there, along with everyone else. It is absolutely the best place to spot celebrities (and your mates). An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent.

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The Dairy Road kids ready to unleash their ghoulish selves on Halloween night.

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Gates open at 100m Foot Races on track after the last race 12 midday. Head down to the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club H H Six race program commencing at 1pm - This Friday, November 8 • Calcutta drawn at 8pm Race 1: Cooktown Bowls Club Maiden Plate (1000m) H Race 2: Bramwell Station Class B Handicap (1000m) Top Jockey and Top Trainer awards presented Lots of great prizes for ladies, gents & juniors Race 3: Cooktown Hotel Bracelet Class 1 Handicap H (1290m) • Bookies • Great food available all day H H • Brand new Dingo Bar! Race 4: Auswaste QTIS Added Stakes Class 3 Handicap (1290m) • Feel free to BYO chair 6pm ‘til midnight with... Race 5: Mallee Leucea - 100 Club Class 4 Handicap • Jim Symes Snake Show (1000m) • Zumba Fitness Displays Race 6: Cooktown RSL Memorial Club Cup Admission: Adults $15. Aged Pensioners $5. H Benchmark 70 Handicap (1700m) Kids under 15 Free.

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ROUGH N READY Bar open and Hot food available all night

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‘National Recycling Week’ commences next Monday

IN November 1996, Planet Ark founded “National Recycling Week”, to bring a national focus to the environmental benefits of recycling.

Now in its 17th year, National Recycling Week will commence next Monday, November 11 and will end on Sunday, November 17. This established and highly regarded annual campaign continues to educate and stimulate behavioural change by: • Promoting recycling initiatives; and • Giving people the tools to minimise waste and manage material resources responsibly at home, work and school. This year, Cook Shire Council is participating in the National Recycling Week by providing different campaigns and recycling opportunities. Waste hierarchy states clearly to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! It’s pretty hard to reduce the amount of waste we create being the last one in the chain, but we can still make some conscious decisions not to use plastic bags, buy items in bulk and shop in the second hand shops etc. Reusing is slightly easier. Buy-back and

second hand shops are the best example. We are reusing items as they were originally designed to be used. If you have things you don’t need or just don’t have space for, don’t throw them out, but sell them or donate them to your closest second hand shop. This way you can reduce your waste disposal fees and give an item a deserved second life! Your trash is someone else’s treasure!

enough answers?

On Saturday, November 16 you can go to the Cooktown Markets and ask those questions from Council’s Waste Management Co-ordinator Kristina Kossinskaja. A recycling stall with lots of photos and information will be set up for the duration of the mar-

kets. There will also be lots of promotional material to help you with your recycling and recycling game for kids.

Take your opportunity to recycle mobile phones, printer cartridges (only Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Kyocera or Lexmark products will be accepted) and house-

To promote reusing in our community Cook Shire Council has launched “Tippanys Cash for Christmas” competition. The money from the local buy-back shop has been donated back to the community for an exchange of recycling tips. By donating to “Tippanys” you support your local community as next year another 20 per cent of the revenue will be given away.

council’s main office, the council depot and Cooktown Waste Transfer Station.

hold batteries (no car batteries please) for free. Just take them along!

Starting from Monday, November 11, 2013 you will be able to recycle household batteries in various locations throughout the Cook Shire. In Cooktown, the recycling stations will be located in IGA, library,

Outside of Cooktown, household batteries can be recycled at the Laura Post Office, Lakeland Roadhouse, Ayton IGA and library and Coen Post Office and library.

and rechargeable batteries such as 6V, D, C, AA, AAA, PV and buttons will be accepted. We’ll see you at the markets! Kristina Kossinskaja

All types of single-use

Cook Shire Council Waste Management Co-ordinator.

Monday 11 November to Sunday 17 le a s n O November 2013. While stocks last.

Check out terms and conditions on Council’s website: http://www. cook.qld.gov.au/cashforchristmas.

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The most complicated out of the three options is recycling. What to put where? Why to separate recyclables from your general rubbish? What is recyclable? Where can you recycle? What’s done with those items? Lots of questions but not

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Cooktown Cup Day Celebrations

All “glammed up” for a Mel bourne Cup were Cathy Je lunch at the ne, Margaret Sovvy Dessmann an d Di Spyker.

Happy trio at the Sovvy were Betty Clarke, Kristy Kennedy and Joanna Nijskens.

McDonald for a Melbourne Pam Bruce joined Gay and Rob Cup lunch at the Bowls Club.

Larissa and Mick Hale with Irene Bowyer at the Bowls Club.

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Dotti Bostock, Pete Kilshaw and

Lynn Browne dining grandly at

Mother and daughter, Gail Cowe and Catherine Ryle, always have a good time at the Sovvy, with Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup luncheon no exception.

Trying to be incognito at the Sovvy was Jane Dennis, but Sue Scott wasn’t being fooled by the “sunnies”.

the RSL.

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Carol Hunter and Maureen Miller at the Sovvy waiting for the big race to start.

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11 la Baker and Pat O’Brien for The RSL was the choice of Del their Melbourne Cup lunch.

While Maggie Warwick and Kim Pettersen were dressed for Fashion On the Field, Judy Win ton was ready to ride at the RSL.

Tony George was quite the colourful figure at the RSL, while visitor Peter Lester was keeping an eye on his dessert because he knows Tony’s reputation, with John Bowling amused in the background.

is seen here at the Bowls Pretty in pink, Zeikera Wallace with parents Zeila and Gauai n Club Melbourne Cup luncheo Sr.

Bob and Beatrice Rowles at the RSL.

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Dressed for the occason at the River of Gold were Billie McNabb and Rachel Stokes.

The River of Gold was where Paul and Shirley Renfry chose to enjoy Melbourne Cup day.

Little Zeikera Wallace (centre) was everyone’s favourite at her table at the Bowls Club, she is seen here with Lela Idagi and Stephen Doughboy.

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FRIDAY 08

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 Nigella Kitchen 6:25 Auction Room 6:50 What’s Your Story? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 QI: Inland Revenue - Another instalment of ‘I’ related information including income tax, inflation and imperial Rome. 8:30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: When Phryne arrives at an idyllic vineyard to investigate a suspicious death, hostile townsfolk do everything they can to drive her out of town, and Hugh prepares for a perfect proposal. 9:30 Luther 10:25 Lateline 11:05 Whites 11:35 Rage

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: “Silk” (M v,s,n) 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 Ornithophobia Diffusion 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition - Sheldon becomes jealous and considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level when Stuart from the comic book store asks her out on a date. 8:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “The Wrong Man” (AV v,s,l) 1:05 Movie: “The Condemned” (AV v,l,a) 3:20 Nine Presents 4:00 Brand Developers / 4:30 Good Morning America

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Alone With A Stranger” (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 12:05 Grey’s Anatomy: Here’s To The Future - After spending time with a fellow cancer patient, Izzie contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery. 1:05 Movie: “Mama’s Gone A-Hunting - A psychotic prison escapee and his young partner, decide to kidnap a wealthy couple’s baby and hold it for ransom. Little do they know that the babysitter wants the baby for herself. 2:35 Harry’s Practice 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today

5:00 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 Rex In Rome 2:30 Living Black 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Coast: The Secret Life Of Sea Cliffs 8:35 The Bible: A History 9:30 Wellington Bomber 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “Trash” (MA a,s,d,n) - In Spanish and English. A close-up portrait of three Barcelona women - two sisters and their aging mother - coming to terms with their life circumstances. Younger sister Clara, having foregone a big job opportunity abroad, finds her musician boyfriend cheating on her. Meanwhile, pregnant sister Susana has to deal with her husband being away on long business trips. And mother, Carme, is seriously ill in hospital. 12:45 Movie: “Election 2” (MAV v) - In Cantonese. 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

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6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Australian Story 12:30 Catalyst 1:00 At The Movies 1:25 Movie: “Murder By Death” (PG) 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 6 - Melbourne Vs Adelaide 5:05 Mountain Gorilla: Last Stand Of The Silverback King 6:00 Saturday Landline 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The One That Got Away 8:30 Whitechapel 9:20 Kingdom: Peter has to hide Simon, who is shocked to find out he is now a father. Lyle has to bare all to solve a dispute with some naturists, and Beatrice has some shocking news of her own. 10:10 Upstairs Downstairs: There is no sign of a thaw in relations between Lady Agnes and Maud; the servants are intrigued by the new maid; and Lady Persie embarks on a dangerous flirtation. 11:10 Woodley: Big Top Magnifique 11:35 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage

6:00 Bubble Guppies 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 11:30 Antiques Roadshow 12:00 The Middle 12:30 Business Agenda 1:00 TBA 1:30 Movie: “Grumpier Old Men” (PG l,s) 4:00 Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between 4:00 Explore Ireland 5:00 4WD TV 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos 8:00 Australia’s Got Talent 10:00 TBA 12:25 Movie: “Alien Raiders” (AV v,h,l) - A grocery store is taken hostage by what at first appears to be a terrorist organization but later reveal themselves to be a group of scientists. They have tracked an Alien invasion to this store and are determined to stop its spread at all costs. 2:00 Movie: “Otis” (AV v,s,a,l) - The story of Otis, a suburban serial killer who likes nothing more than abducting young beautiful teens to have his way with. All doesn’t go to plan however when he takes Riley, who manages to turn the tables on his game. 4:00 Brand Developers 5:00 Life Today With James Robinson 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The 2013 Melbourne Cup Carnival 4:30 TBA 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 7:00 TBA 11:50 World’s Wildest Police Videos: A rogue gunman at an Occupy rally triggers a violent shootout with police, a gasoline tanker catches fire on the road, with explosive results, and a paramilitary-trained assassin leads cops on a deadly chase through the mountains! 12:50 Movie: “Bad Manners” (M s,n) - Mind games coil through a visit of one couple to the home of another when a sum of money goes missing and relationships are tested. 2:50 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 World News 1:00 Jerome Robbins’ Ny Export: Opus Jazz 1:50 Ballet In Sneakers 2:05 Piano Notes 2:15 What Is Beauty? 3:20 A Composer’s Dream 3:30 The Who: The Story Of Tommy 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Finding Your Roots 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 24/7 Wild: A Meerkat’s Tale 8:30 Pilgrimage With Simon Reeve 9:30 Movie: “Perfect Sence” (M s,l) - One evening, chef Michael meets epidemiologist Susan, who despite their scars from their past, find themselves falling in love with each other. But as their love strengthens, so too does a pandemic which is steadily robbing the world’s population of sensory perceptions. First to go is the sense of smell. Next is taste. But as the disease spreads across the world, so too does the realisation that the human race will always adjust, will always adapt, and without love – there is nothing. 11:15 Movie: “Cargo” (M l, v) 1:15 Shameless 3:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 10

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: Scottish Voices 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Shamwari: A Wild Life 2:00 Fake Or Fortune? 3:00 Football: W-League 5:00 Midsomer Murders 6:30 Compass 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Reptilian Battleground 8:30 Luther 9:30 David Bowie: Five Years In The Making Of An Icon - With unprecedented access to David Bowie’s personal archive, including previously unseen footage, this is the definitive portrait of one of rock’s most influential stars. 10:30 TBA 12:00 Summerfield 1:35 La Boheme 3:35 Pacific Pulse Fest’Napuan: Pacific Break Special 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors: Umbrellas

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 Australia’s Got Talent 2:30 Coolangatta Gold 4:30 Deepwater 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Musomagic Outback Tracks 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Australia’s Got Talent: The Decider - Tonight we find out which of our 12 finalists is crowned the winner of 2013’s Australia’s Got Talent, pocketing a whopping grand prize of $250,000 in cash. 8:00 60 Minutes 9:00 TBA 11:30 TBA 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 Special: 2013 Miss Universe 2:30 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 TBA 10:00 Castle: Wrapped Up In Death - The investigation into the shocking death of a museum curator takes a bizarre turn when Castle and Beckett learn that he isn’t the first member of a recent archaeological expedition to die. 12:00 Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum 1:15 Harry’s Practice 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 Subaru Noosa Criterium 2013 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 2013 Superbike World Championship 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Mythbusters 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Rome 9:10 Jackie Without Jack 10:10 Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission -Ewan McGregor is on a mission to immunise some of the hardest-to-reach children in the world. However, the fragile nature of the vaccines means they must be kept constantly cold as they are passed along the supply chain. 11:20 Movie: “The Milk Of Sorrow” (M a) - In Spanish and Quechua. Fausta, a withdrawn young woman living in presentday Lima, is said to be suffering from ‘the milk of sorrow’; distress and fear passed on by the breast milk of pregnant women who have been raped and abused during war. After her mother’s sudden death, Fausta needs to take drastic measures to avoid following in her mother’s footsteps. 1:05 Maria Stuarda / 3:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 11

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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 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Audrey’s Kitchen 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q&A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 Dalziel And Pascoe: Truth And Consequences 1:05 Movie: “The Tenant” (M v) 3:10 Movie: “Sherlock Holmes And The Woman In Green” (PG) 4:20 Movie: “Mexican Spitfire Sees A Ghost” (G) - A married couple is unsettled by a haunted house. But is all as it seems? 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: “Restraint” (M l,v,s) 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Beta Test Initiation 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Workplace Proximity 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Contractual Obligation Implementation 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Cronuts 10:00 Two And A Half Men: Alan Harper, Pleasing Women Since 2003 10:30 TBA 11:00 Two And A Half Men: My Bodasious Vidalia 11:30 Two And A Half Men: Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped 12:00 Nikita: Broken Home 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: “Crimes Of Passion: Voice From The Grave” (M v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Blacklist 9:30 Scandal 11:30 Mistresses: All In - Joss, terribly hurt that Savi hid her pregnancy and her illicit affair from her, moves in with April.Harry and Dominic angrily face off at a social event, Karen meets up again with Detective Newsome, but this time it’s personal and April struggles to put memories of her dead husband behind her so she can move on with a relationship with Richard. 12:30 Harry’s Practice 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Sons And Daughters 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Explore - Africa’s Rift Valley 2:00 Death Of The Megabeasts 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Massive Moves 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Greece! The Islands 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Countdown To Catastrophe: Earthquakes 8:30 Eat, Fast And Live Longer 9:30 Legally Brown 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Community: Interpretive Dance - Follows a group of misfits at a community college in Greendale, Colorado. In this episode, Jeff struggles to hide his affair, while Troy and Britta choose to reveal their secret to friends. 11:55 Shorts On Screen 12:25 The Family UK 2:15 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 12

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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 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Kitchen 6:30 Auction Room 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Keating: The Interviews 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: The Sports Pages - A panel of leading authors and expert celebrity guests join Jennifer Byrne for investigations into some of the most popular reading genres. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Outcasts 2:35 You Only Live Twice 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 6 - Melbourne Vs Adelaide 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: “Risky Business” (M s,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 The Big Bang Theory: The Friendship Contraction 7:30 TBA 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 Revolution 10:30 Embarrassing Bodies 11:30 Weeds: A Beam Of Sunshine 12:00 20/20 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: “Touched By Evil” (M a,v,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Dancing With The Stars 9:30 Body Of Proof: Dark City - When a plane crashes in Philadelphia due to a gunman opening fire while aloft, the entire team of Megan, Kate, Tommy, Adam, Curtis, Ethan, Riley and Stafford must go into disaster mode. Since the crash hits the city’s main power grid, Megan must conduct autopsies on the victims during frequent blackouts, but then one of the bodies goes missing. 10:30 Suits: Normandy 11:30 Go On: Fast Breakup 12:00 Auction Squad 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Max Raabe: Tonight Of Never 1:55 Iz: The Man Behind The Music 2:50 Steel Homes 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: Tonight follows Kennedy into the White House, through his assassination and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency. In 1961, Kennedy launches the Bay of Pigs invasion, an unmitigated disaster that teaches him a powerful lesson. Health issues continue to plague the president and pain is a constant companion. Glamorous first lady Jackie captivates the world on her travels, while rumours of the president’s womanizing continue. 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 13

IMPARJA

6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Lessons From The Grave 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Tractor Monkeys: Summer 8:30 Shock Horror Aunty 9:05 Ja’mie: Private School Girl 9:35 Agony Aunts 10:00 A Moody Christmas: Separate Seats 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Kidnap And Ransom 12:20 Parliament Question Time: The Senate 1:20 Movie: “Marnie” (M a,v) 3:30 Football: W-League 4:35 The Jonathon Ross Show

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: Hail Mary 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Frame By Frame 11:00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Pick And Roll - Russell’s son becomes a murder suspect when his college basketball coach is killed. 11:30 Political Animals 12:30 Extra 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 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: “In The Line Of Duty: Blaze Of Glory” (M v) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Slideshow 8:30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D 9:30 TBA 10:30 Air Crash Investigations: Headed for Atlanta in an aging DC-9, the crew of ValuJet Flight #592 hears a mysterious sound shortly after taking off from Miami. 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 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 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Walk Like A Man 9:30 Prisoners Of War: The Picture 10:35 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “If You Are The One” (M a) - When Qin decides to give up his bachelor days and have one last shot at love, he finds himself on a number disappointing blind dates, until he meets the stunning airhostess, Xiaoxiao. While Qin quickly falls for his new friend, Xiaoxiao has given up on love after her last failed relationship which left her with a broken heart, but maybe all she needs is the right man to fix it. 1:20 Movie: “Kicks” (M d,l,v) - The murder of a young Moroccan rapper by a Dutch policeman is the central incident that affects the lives of each of the characters in this socio-political comment on racial prejudice in Amsterdam. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

THURSDAY 14

ABC

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 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Nigella Slater’s Simple Cooking: Surf And Turf 6:25 Auction Room 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Exhumed 8:30 Redfern Now: Babe In Arms 9:30 The Hour 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 My Family’s Crazy Gap Year: The McClements 12:25 Parliament Question Time 1:25 Movie: “Mr Lucky” (PG) 3:05 Movie: “The Birth Of A Nation” (PG) 5:05 Shamwari: A Wild Life / 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: “Poseidon” (M v,a) 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 The Big Bang Theory: The Rothman Disintegration - Sheldon battles Barry Kripke for a coveted office at the university. 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Warewolf Transformation - After his barber is hospitalized, Sheldon undergoes a hair-raising change in lifestyle as his carefully planned daily routines are thrown for a loop. 8:00 Top Gear 11:00 True CSI: Cold Blood: Making A Killing 12:00 TBA 1:00 The Baron 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 Sport Special: Talisker Masters Golf 2013 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 How I Met Your Mother 8:30 Beauty And The Geek Australia 10:00 Grey’s Anatomy: Puttin On The Ritz - The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial throw a fundraising gala which turns wildly competitive after Jackson makes a rash promise. Back at the hospital, Bailey’s patience is tested when she has to deal with several extremely difficult patients. 11:00 The Amazing Race 12:00 House Calls To The Rescue 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 1:00 Parent Rescue 1:30 Makay: Discovering The Last Eden 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: Fruit ‘n’ Veg Market - The fruit and veg trade in England was once a closed world dominated by traditional British costermonger families. But then London changed. Successive waves of immigration have brought new people to New Spitalfields market in east London, people for whom food has a deeper meaning. 9:30 Masters Of Sex: All Together Now 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:30 Thursday FC 12:30 Anthony Bourdian: No Reservations 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 173

SUDOKU No. 173

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

You may be feeling a little pent-up because a long-term promise has not yet materialised. You will not be let down, however. Wait a little bit longer. Romance. A calm approach is essential. Your partner will be nervous about something and needs you to be the strong one at the moment. You can do this!

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)

A major crisis at work will be narrowly avoided. Your intuition will be particularly useful when it comes to working out who was to blame! Romance. Your love-life may be going through a barren patch this week. Things will soon get better and possible surpass your previous relationship level!

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)

The Moon/Vesta Midpoint moving through your sign should help you to achieve the social rapport you have been looking for. Meet new people with conﬁdence. Romance. You may need extra emotional support this week. Reach out to your partner and also to your friends. You need the variety of opinions.

FOR KIDS

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

You may be called upon to adjudicate between two close friends. Both sides know that you are fair and the decision which you make will be respected. Romance. An offer from a potential mate overseas could seem too good to be true. Don’t be too sceptical. This person may have stumbled upon something.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)

When you ﬁnd out what has been bothering a friend of yours, you will be very sympathetic. You will both beneﬁt from an honest heart-to-heart talk about this. Romance. Your love-life will soon be in very good shape - thanks to the help of a friend. Be sure to invite them on a double-date with you and your mate.

ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)

You will be in the mood for some serious relaxation this week. Take the chance while you can, because you have a lot of work ahead. Romance. Don’t let a relative interfere with your relationship. They won’t understand the issues and could do a lot of harm. You know your partner better than they do!

FINDWORD No. 173 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

You may be thinking about going overseas for a while. This is not really the best time for anything rash. Make sure you know what you really want to do ﬁrst. Romance. A person whom you hardly know will suddenly show an interest in you. Their approach may be unorthodox, however! Don’t judge them.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

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MUDDY RIVER

You have the chance to win quite a large sum of money, but you will need to ﬁnd someone who can help you make the right bet. Choose wisely! Romance. Your partner is relying on you to deliver an important message. Don’t let them down. Make sure that you get all the details right the ﬁrst time!

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

You will ﬁnd it very difﬁcult to hide what has happened recently. Don’t worry! The people concerned will not be angry with you. Romance. A recent incident between you and your mate will have had a stronger effect on you than you realise. More thought may need to be put into this issue. Take your time!

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

You may be in a rather impractical mood this week. Don’t spend too much time thinking about what to do - just do it! You’ll be glad you took the initiative. Romance. Something which a close friend informs you about will shock you. This doesn’t necessarily have to change your current relationship though.

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VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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An unexamined life is not worth living.

–Socrates

SOLUTIONS No. 173

A passive approach may not be effective when trying to land a project at work. Don’t just wait for things to happen. Romance. A person you are hoping to impress will have other things on their mind. Your hard work will not go unnoticed, however. When things calm down, they will note your effort.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)

Don’t be too concerned about what other people think. The more you tell them, the nosier they will become! Try to keep to yourself this week. Romance. Your emotions will be much stronger than they have been for a while. Don’t make any critical decisions until you have calmed down a bit!

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

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Email ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au or call 1300 4895 00 Advertise your business in the Trades and Services Section Call 1300 4895 00 or email ads@cooktownlocalnews.com.au to book your advertisement.

BUSINESS FOR SALE $39,990. A BARGAIN! Slashing Business. Existing customers. Near new machine, slasher, 4-in-1 bucket, pallet forks, etc. A dream to drive. Great opportunity to own your own business and be your own boss. Especially at the present low interest rates. Big Potential. SLASH-IT. Call Al Morris on 0457 958 807.

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TREELOPPING

STANDBY Response Service. Support and information for people bereaved by suicide. Ph 0439 722 266. 24 hours – 7 days per week.

GENERAL TOWING – Special local & Cooktown to Cairns rates TYRES – Cars, Utes, 4x4’s and Trucks – most sizes MECHANICAL REPAIRS & SERVICING – All makes & models, 2WD & 4WD

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Attention: Trades & Services Advertisers To ensure that consumers locating contractors through advertisements published are protected, and that licensed contractors are not being disadvantaged, the Building Services Authority requires that all advertisers • state their name and BSA licence number on their advertisement or • state words to the effect “cannot perform building work valued at more than $3,300”. Non-compliance with these requirements may result in the advertiser receiving a warning or a fine from the BSA. If you do not meet the above requirements in your present advertisement, please contact the Cooktown Local News as soon as possible with your details.

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COMMUNITY

Lest we forget THIS year’s Remembrance Day Service in ANZAC Park will start early, so that proper vigilance can be given to the traditional minute’s silence. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is the time allocated to remembering and honouring those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. Cooktown RSL Sub Branch Secretary Jim Fay said that in past years, the local ceremonies have started slightly later than what is planned for this year, which has meant the minute’s silence has not been observed at 11am. “Conscious of that, we’re now asking RSL members and anyone else intending to be present at the service to assemble in ANZAC Park at 10.30am for a 10.45am start to the service,” he said. “That should allow us time to observe the minute’s

silence at the appropriate time.” This year is not only the 95th anniversary of the armistice on November 11 which ended the First World War, but also the 20th anniversary of the reinterment of the Unknown Australian Soldier in the Australian War Memorial’s Hall of Memory. Poppies recognising this solemn day will be on sale until Monday at Cornett’s Cooktown IGA and outside the Post Office, and then after the service at the RSL Memorial Club. RSL members attending are asked to wear their medals. Drinks and nibblies will be available at the RSL at the conclusion of the commemoration. Contact Jim Fay on either 4069 6353 or 0413 322 625 for further information.

Cooktown school students lay wreaths commemorating fallen soldiers at last year’s Remembrance Day service. Photo: MATT GARRICK.

CLASSIFIEDS Cooktown Taxis Operating Times to cover staff shortage – November 15 to November 26, 2013, inclusive Friday, November 15 Saturday, November 16 Sunday, November 17 Monday, November 18 Tuesday, November 19 Wednesday, November 20 Thursday, November 21 Friday, November 22 Saturday, November 23 Sunday, November 24 Monday, November 25 Tuesday, November 26

6.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 2.00pm 7.00am - 6.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm 7.00am - 2.00pm 7.00am - 6.00pm 7.00am - 8.00pm

Consideration will be given to operate outside these hours if the need arises and enough notice is given. Then normal operating hours of 6.00am - 10.00pm every day except Sundays and Mondays of 6.00am - 6.00pm will resume on Wednesday, November 27. Cooktown Taxis apologises for all inconveniences caused by the reduced operating hours during this period of November 15 to November 26, 2013.

COOKTOWN TAXIS – PHONE 131 008 OR 4069 5387 OR TXT TO 0447 695 089

FUNERAL NOTICE Newbold, George Robert

Passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013, aged 84 years. Served in Australian Army (Occupational Forces). Much Loved Son, Brother, Father, Father-inLaw and Friend to Many. Family invites Friends to join the Cortege departing from the Cooktown Hospital at 10am on Friday, November 8, for the traditional Wharfie enroute to the Cooktown Anzac Cemetery for a Graveside Service followed by a Celebration of George’s Life at the Cooktown Hotel. In Lieu of Flowers the Family would prefer a Donation to the Cooktown RSL Sub-branch.

Expressions of Interest for Bronze Statue Are being called by the Little Old Man Statue Team, from bronze-work artists to design and create a bronze statue of an historical indigenous figure known as “The Little Old Man”. To be installed at ‘Reconciliation Rocks’ on Cooktown Foreshore. For full artist’s brief contact Loretta Sullivan – phone 0427 194 820 or endeavourriver1770@gmail.com Expressions of Interest close: Friday, 15/11/13.

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A Cooktown Re-Enactment Association Project

PUBLIC NOTICE Road Closure & Works

Residents and visitors are advised that works will take place week commencing Monday, November 18 2013 at the Webber Esplanade reclamation area. This section of Webber Esplanade will be closed to the public during this time (local traffic only). Heavy machinery will be used to undertake the required works and as a result will cause noise disturbance to those in the vicinity of the works area. Council apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause. For further information, contact Council’s Engineering team on 4069 5444 or email mail@cook.qld.gov.au. Stephen Wilton Chief Executive Officer

JASON GERHARD PALMER Dear Jase, It’s been 5 years now, the mackerel are biting and memories come floating back of our days on the wharf before school. We all miss you so very much, the days go by and we often talk about you and laugh but its not the same as having you here. God bless you, my boy, and we’ll go fishing again one day, together.

PUBLIC AUCTION ABANdONed VehICLeS Notice is hereby given under section 100 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, that the vehicles indicated below have been considered by Cook Shire Council as being abandoned and will be sold at public auction Saturday, November 23 at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station, commencing at 10.00am. Bidding will start at $200.00 for each vehicle. VEHICLE COLOUR REGO

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Vehicles will be available for inspection at the Cooktown Waste Transfer Station, Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm, and Saturday and Sunday between 9.00am and 12 noon. If you are unable to attend the auction on the day, proxy bidding forms are available at Council’s administration building, 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown. For further information, contact Cook Shire Council’s Waste Management Coordinator on (07) 4069 5444 or email mail@cook.qld.gov.au.

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Take a splash of colour indoors Story and photos by MARTY PATTIE WHILE the yard and the garden can look a bit sad this time of year with neglect or stress if water is at a premium, it’s perhaps timely to remind everyone how easy it can be to bring a splash of colour to the indoors. There is no vacant spot inside that cannot be vastly improved with the placement of an appropriate pot plant. Whether it be an idle corner, a bland or awkward

setting, an empty verandah or a dull entrance or hallway. Even a kitchen bench or dining table can be spruced up, if space permits, with a plant. We are blessed with such an array of shadeloving tropical plants, and most are more than happy indoors. Plants as common as the dracaena (happy plant) with its strappy green foliage or the dieffenbachia (dumb cane) with its large variegated leaves make ideal plants for inside. Many palms such as raphis excelsa (lady palm), the kentia palm (howea

forsteriana) or bamboo palm (chamaedorea seifrizii) can bring a splash of tropical ambience into your home. If you fancy flowers, then the peace lily (spathiphyllum) or the anthurium are ideal indoor options. Sometimes even a grouping of plants, tiered in size, can nicely transform a vacant space into a cool and soothing nook.

will tell you what is suitable. To accompany any indoor plant, a suitable pot goes a long way to taking it from a modest improvement to a vast one. Think texture, shape, size, balance and colour. If you’re on a budget, sometimes a bog standard black plastic pot with a simple coat of paint can make a big difference. Have fun with it.

Obviously the size of the plant chosen to fill the space needs to be proportionate, whether it be a tall, elegant plant or a short and squat specimen. Trust the eye – it

One important tip regarding the use of ceramic pots: where possible, keep the plant in an appropriate sized black plastic pot and place that inside the larger ceramic

pot. When moving or re-potting the plant, you will find it so much easier, and it greatly reduces the risk of breaking a nice, large expensive pot. Plants indoors need minimal attention. A good water once a week – it’s important not to over-water, especially

if in airconditioning. A regular misting of the foliage helps as well. A rotation of your indoor plants is also advisable – give them some “outside” time, especially during the rain – a dose of natural lighting and some nitrogen-rich rain is the perfect tonic if they

are looking jaded, dusty or attracting sap-sucking pests. Give it a go, you will be pleasantly surprised – plants inside not only look good, they soften a room, improve the air quality and stabilise the humidity level.

CLASSIFIEDS Department of Environment and Heritage Protection

Revocation proposal notice for the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock Basins Wild River Declarations Wild Rivers Act 2005 (section 32)

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Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection (Attention: Director Biodiversity Implementation) Department of Environment and Heritage Protection GPO Box 2454 Brisbane Qld 4001 or emailed to wild.rivers@ehp.qld.gov.au. Note: Submissions should identify information that is considered confidential. The department will endeavour to maintain the confidentiality of information that is identified in this way. However submissions are subject to the Right to Information Act 2009 and information may be required to be released upon requests made under this Act. Furthermore, other legal obligations, such as processes of the courts or natural justice may also override confidentiality. 6. Further information about the proposed revocation of the wild river declarations in Cape York can obtained at www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildrivers Dated this 14 day of November 2013 Andrew Powell Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection

A potted palm hiding blocks and bench legs.

Calathea zebrina - an ideal shade plant to brighten indoors.

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Notice is given that the Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection intends to revoke the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock basins wild river declarations. 1. (a) The Archer Basin wild river area includes the Archer River, Love River and Kirke River wild rivers and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Archer Basin Wild River Declaration 2009. (b) The Lockhart Basin wild river area includes the Claudie River, Lockhart River, Nesbit River, Chester River and Rocky River wild rivers and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Lockhart Basin Wild River Declaration 2009. (c) The Stewart Basin wild river area includes the Stewart River, Massey Creek, Breakfast Creek, Balclutha Creek and Gorge Creek wild rivers and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Stewart Basin Wild River Declaration 2009. (d) The Wenlock Basin wild river area includes the Wenlock River wild river and the wild river area as described in Chapter 2 of the Wenlock Basin Wild River Declaration 2010. 2. The proposed revocation of the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock basins wild river declarations is occurring concurrently with preparation of the proposed Cape York Regional Plan. These processes are to provide local communities greater control of their own economic future whilst ensuring iconic natural areas and areas of high conservation value are appropriately protected. 3. If, immediately before the revocation of a wild river declaration for a wild river area takes effect, a person is— a. carrying out an activity or taking a natural resource in the area under another Act or law (an authorisation); or b. authorised by a licence, permit or other approval document held by the person under another Act or law to carry out an activity or take a natural resource in the area (also an authorisation), on the revocation of the wild river declaration, the authorisation is no longer subject to any conditions or requirements that applied to it because of the declaration. 4. A written submission about the proposed revocation of the Lockhart, Archer, Stewart and Wenlock basins wild river declarations may be made by any entity. A submission is one that: a. is in writing and is signed by each entity who made the submission; and b. is received on or before the last day for the making of the submission which is 5 pm, Monday 16 of December 2013; and c. states the name and address of each entity who made the submission; and d. states the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; and e. is received by the person stated in clause 5 of this Notice. 5. Submissions can be made to:

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Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK Story and photos by MIKE D’ARCY Well, dried figs make lovely presents in some

cultures, but are they more acceptable than flowers? More of that later.... Someone once asked

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me which was the most populous plant in the rainforest. I didn’t know the answer, but it could be the fig. But by any measures of weirdness and diversity, figs figure highly.

Who gives a fig?

Here in the Daintree, we have 30 species of figs (the Ficus family). Quite a few, but not as many as the 1000 or so world species. The strangler figs start life as an epiphyte high in a host tree, as a germinated seed pooped by a bird or flying fox, then its roots crawl down the host tree, reaching the ground and spreading far out to feed and support its growing weight. In the process, they merge together on the tree itself. Specimens of strangler figs are at Marrja Boardwalk, the famous one near Emmagen Creek, and, most spectacular and diverse of all, at Thompsons Creek, along the Bloomfield Track near Wujal. Banyan-style figs grow differently, by developing many inter-connected trunks, and some drop string-like roots from the tips of branches, like the Curtain Fig at Yungaburra, or a smaller one in Wujal Wujal village. Then there are various variegated figs (pun again intended); cluster figs; and hairy figs which are all cauliflorous, which means that the fruit grows on the trunk and branches. Cocoa, jackfruit, and bumpy satin ash are all examples of cauliflorous plants. Cauliflory is a process that happens throughout tropical rainforests, and presumably makes it easier for pollination by ground insects and birds.

Above: Variegated fig clusters at Cedar Bay National Park. Left: Work at Woobadda Creek crossing. It’s now October, and

fruiting cauliflorous figs.

all around the Bloomfield

And here’s where it gets very weird. In almost all modern flowering plants, the flowers

Track from Cape Tribulation to Cedar Bay there are plenty of examples of

are pollinated through the air, then fruit follow in the usual manner. But all figs are different.

Botanically, figs are not really fruit, but clusters of flowers. The flower grows inside the fruit, which are pollinated by fig wasps. A female wasp squeezes through a tiny hole in the end of the fig lining. She then lays eggs, and moves around, fertilising each flower. The figs will only ripen if they’re pollinated. The young are born and mate, then the female wasps crawl out of the fruit and an enzyme cleans up all the “animal” residue. So, the crunchy seeds are just seeds, not wasps. So, when you’re thinking of a gift for a special person, don’t rule out the humble dried fig. They’ll love you for it. And vegetarians can eat them. Wujal Falls are flowing well with last week’s rain. Keatings Lagoon is wonderful. Bottlebrush, black bean and umbrella spikes are flowering with their reddish tinges. The Bloomfield Track is in pretty good shape, other than the bad corrugations up the steeper hills. Traffic lights at Woobadda? Big city stuff! Heavy construction work is proceeding both at Woobadda and Bloomfield Crossings. Ugly but necessary. Roadwork delays are being kept to a minimum. Keep an eye out for the high-ish tides earlier next week when planning your trip through the Bloomfield Crossing. Happy travelling, Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours Phone: +61 7 4098 9180 www.darcy of daintree. com.au

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Use heavy tackle to catch the big fish at 11.20am and 20 minutes later landed a 1.31m Spanish mackerel on the Wharf. He has dinner for the week catered for.

IT was another great week of fishing in our fabulous part of the world. The Spanish mackerel heard about the closing of the barramundi season along with the a reef fin-fish closure, so they decided to put on their own show!

He was also thankful his tackle handled the big job, whereas many anglers have had their catches lost. Unfortunately, they were using light tackle and were “under-gunned” by the fighting fish. If you want to catch big fish, make sure you have big fish gear.

There were many good sized, as well as a number of large mackerel landed on the Wharf last week.

The barramundi season is closed for three months now, but the reef fin-fish closure finishes before the weekend, and with mild winds, the reefs are looking good for some lively activity.

James, a local angler, hooked a big one

The anglers coming back from the Starcke

region have been scoring well with the mud crabs. The report is that the crabs are plentiful and of a good, full size. Crab for dinner, anyone? In addition to the stellar Spanish mackerel performance this last week, the other local Endeavour River fish have been biting well too. Mangrove Jacks and grunters have both been going strong. Worthy of note are the two solid grunters, one was 61cm and the other 55cm, which were landed upstream in the river. There are great fish out there. So, remember to boat safely and use heavy tackle for big fish. Tight lines Russell Bowman The Lure Shop

RIFLE Discipline Captain Toby Graves has reported there were a number of people at the range last Saturday, and although no actual competition was held, they used the time productively to sight-in their various rifles. Shooters also had a look from a prone posi-

James with a 131cm Spanish mackerel. Photo submitted.

New parking arrangements in place for local club races AS the Cooktown Amateur Turf Club finalises their lastminute preparations for what they hope will be its best-ever meeting on Saturday, they want to advise patrons of some race day arrangements. No cars or buses will be allowed through the gate, as all vehicles will have to be parked outside in allocated parking areas. Disabled patrons will be able to make arrangements with security at the gate to have someone drop them inside the

Downtime put to good use

grounds, after which, their drivers will be required to park outside the gate. A turn-around area just outside the gate will be made available for the likes of food vendors, band or corporate tent holders etc, to be able to go in, drop off their gear and then return their car to the car park outside the gate. Race goers are also asked to take proof of their identification for proof of age. Mindful of strict Liquor Licensing laws and the club’s ob-

ligation to abide by them, persons under the age of 18 years will be given a different coloured arm band to that which will be give to people who are 18 years and over..

vironment for their one, big day of the year.

“We’ll have security at the gate checking for ID where it might be needed,” a club spokeswoman said.

But it will not only be the equestrian set who have cash being thrown at them, with the ever-popular “Dash for Cash” again being held at the day’s end.

“So if our patrons can have that ready and available, it might save the embarrassment of being refused entry,” she said. “Our bar staff will refuse the service of alcohol to anyone not wearing the correct arm band.” Security and bar staff will also be vigilant for any adult buying liquor for people under the age of 18 years, and underaged people consuming liquor on the course. “Liquor Licensing often have undercover officers roaming around these days, as they did at Laura this year, so we need to be strict,” the spokeswoman explained. And patrons will not be allowed to take their own alcohol on to the premises.

Jasmine Sieverding, Pia Miller, True Oldaker, Shani Miller, Lyndsay Furlong and little Ally Turner up the front.

The spokeswoman said the committee hoped the new arrangements would provide a more comfortable and safer en-

And big it promises to be, with total prize money on offer for the six-race program totalling a massive $52,750.

To be run over 100 metres, a $500 cash prize is on offer for first past the post in both the men’s and women’s classes, and $100 for each of the winners in the boys’ and girls’ under-13 events.

tion at the new 500 metre mark. Bernie Snape’s two sons, Tim and Toby, were trying out a few of dad’s rifles while they were in Cooktown for Bernie’s birthday. Bernie wasn’t letting on exactly how many candles would be on his cake, but we reckoned there would be quite a bit of heat coming off it. At the SSAA Cameron Creek Range this weekend, there will be a DTL Shotgun shoot on Saturday, November 9 from 1pm. For details contact Jim on 4069 5173. Anne Williams Secretary.

Close scores separate top five shooters followed by Steve O and Mal who were very close behind.

ONLY six points separated the top five shooters in Wednesday’s Sunset Shoot. Eight shooters contested a 36-shot Service Pistol Match, which offered a possible score of 360 points. Chris took the honours with 349, second went to Andy with 348 and third went to Janne with 346,

Saturday’s Safety Course was another successful day, with 15 people participating and working towards getting their firearms licence. This course is mandatory when applying for your licence, and is also a great way to learn about firearm safety in a safe and friendly environment. November dates for your diary include: Wednesday Sunset Shoots - 13, 20 and 27 from 5.30 pm; and Action Shoot – Sunday, 24 at 9am. Chris Stewart Secretary/Treasurer.

Great prizes are also on offer for men, women and children who dress up and enter the Fashions On The Field. Entertainment during the day will include Jim Symes’ Snake Show and Zumba Fitness demonstrations. But it won’t stop at the day’s end, with patrons invited to stay and party on into the night to music by Rough N Ready, with hot food available and the bar open. Admission costs are $15 for adults, aged pensioners $5 and kids under 15 free. The gates will open at noon, with the first race starting at 1pm.

Range Officer Chris helping 11-year-old Tim through the Category H component of his Firearms Safety Course. Photo submitted.

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Blind lead the blind reversing the beer truck

We met down by the Annan Bridge on a fine breezy evening, and set off into the bush. Not for long, because the trail looped back and we found ourselves crossing the old bridge. On the other side of the river, the pack straggled out along the road towards Cairns. When would this boring road end? Then the clues did a sharp left, and we were off into the bush again. For a piece of flat wasteland, there is a surprising amount of recent history in there. At least one good road, now overgrown, and fence lines showing that someone farmed there in the not too distant past. We crossed a couple of deep gulleys and ended up in a muddy wallow full of pig marks. Fortunately, no one was at home and we carried on to the river bank. The sun was setting when we reached Barran

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By GARY HUTCHISON COOKTOWN’S PCYC Events Centre was packed to the rafters on Saturday night, with a crowd Full Boar mentor, Vince Parkes, described as unequalled in his lifetime of involvement in Muay Thai boxing in Australia. Called to arms to support their six local heroes doing battle in Full Boar’s Legal Assault VII promotion, more than 300 men, women and children screamed the house down in their unashamed parochial support during the night’s program. “I told a mate from Western Australia who brought one of his fighters over, that he would not see or hear anything like a Cooktown crowd,” Parkes said. “And they didn’t let me down. “It was just sensational the support they gave our guys and it certainly fired them up for their best efforts.” And Full Boar’s Muay Thai warriors, Keenan Pearson, Brad Smith, Jakeb Whitman, Jahvarne Pearson, Zane Stallan and Jai Ross, gave the baying crowd plenty to cheer about, with gutsy, determined, whole-hearted efforts that left Parkes full of praise for his charges. Keenan Pearson was the first local on the card in his matchup with Nukzu Gym’s, Rowan Page, in what was supposed to be first fights for both combatants. However, the boy from Cairns had the crowd believing he had a number of fights under his belt in a polished performance that gave him victory over Pearson. Unperturbed by the result, Pearson told Parkes straight after the fight that he wanted

There were no crocodiles at the bash (I hesitate to mention GM Thermo in this context), so we got on with welcoming No-name Sam and Knee Trembler who are both visiting after a long break. Then there was Moses who has just had a birthday, and Cracklin who was punished for being bossy (it goes with the job...) Whizz celebrated his 56 carton run (1344 Mondays), and then Granddad was in trouble. He had been having trouble reversing the beer truck into the bash so he asked for help - from Whizz. You probably remember that Whizz has reversed into trees and buildings all over town. Asking him for help is like asking Fakawe for directions to the next Hash. Next week’s run will be at Granddad’s, but not in his new shed. That is full and he has not yet built a replacement. Just turn up at 5.30pm on Monday, November 11 to join the fun. Contact Moses on either 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for details. On-on! Lye Bak

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Mt Garnet’s Kerryn Johnstone cops one ‘right on the button’ from Full Boar’s Brad Smith in Saturday night’s Muay Thai spectacular, Legal Assault VII. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON. another one. “That’s typical of Keenan, he’s all heart,” Parkes said. “His was a determined display and he learnt a lot from that, you can expect a much better display next time.” Brad Smith was next on the card for Full Boar, and he recorded a win over Mt Garnet novice, Kerryn Johnstone. “Brad was just too strong, too powerful and too clinical,” Parkes said. “That makes it two from two Muay Thai fights for Brad.” Next on the card was Jakeb Whitman in a first appearance, which surprised even Parkes with his evasive skills. “It was a great fight that had the crowd really going,” Parkes said. “He didn’t win it, but he only lost to Aidan Foley by one point in a decision that could have gone either way.” Jahvarne Pearson was Cooktown’s representative in the only women’s fight of the night. A first timer, “Varnie” as the crowd called her, lined up

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and a drink stop. There is a great deal to be said for orange juice and champagne, especially in Melbourne Cup week. It was not far back to the old bridge, where we found Yo-Yo and No-name Sam. They had been enjoying the antics of a crocodile that had been leaping out of the water in pursuit of fish. THIS week’s run was hosted by Archive and Barran, and that usually means the combination of a good run from Archive, and a great dinner from Barran.

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against F-16 Gym’s Rebecca Howell who had one fight under her belt, and that was against a man. But the soft, feminine name of “Varnie” was a contradiction in terms for the focused, determined, clinical fighter who held absolutely no regard for Howell’s slight advantage in experience. “You can expect big things from Jahvarne,” Parkes said. “She’s keen, strong and determined and a real talent.” An 8-count against him in his first fight, cost Zane Stallan the victory in his bout against Brisbane’s Ferdy McLeod. “Zane fought really well, and most of the home crowd thought he had won it, but it takes a lot to come back from an 8-count against you to win a points decision,” Parkes said. And while an 8-count might have cost Stallan his result, an 8-count Jai Ross was able to get against his opponent, Jai Jensen, gave him a draw in the “Battle of the Jais”. After two rounds, Jensen had the result virtually sewn

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up until Parkes told Ross that only a knock-out in the third and final would secure him a victory. With his trainer’s advice firmly locked in his mind, Ross unleashed a torrent of aggression on his hapless opponent, that saw an 8-count invoked that allowed Jensen to recover enough to survive the vicious onslaught of Cooktown’s “Little Big Man”. At the night’s end, Parkes was lavish in his praise of all the volunteers and sponsors who had contributed to making the night such a success. “Without the sponsors and advertisers, the night wouldn’t have been as big as it was,” he said. “And then our volunteers excelled themselves by providing 5-star service to all the patrons. “We really wanted to give our corporate sponsors ‘the corporate experience’ and our guys did just that, they didn’t stop all night. “It was easily our best promotion ever.”

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