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Australia Day Celebrations Chris Swan, Robert Wilson and Kat Dowding were among the capacity crowd of Australia Day revellers who packed the Sovereign Resort Hotel on Sunday, to not only celebrate Australia’s national day in true style, but to also see who won the annual “Tinnie Raffle”. Manager Sally Kay said it was a record crowd, with men, women and children adorned in Australiana clothing, temporary tattoos and flags and best ‘glad rags’. And let’s not forget the locals who wouldn’t be seen dead without their Sunday-best stubbies, T-shirts and thongs. See who won the tinnie on page 6, while there is a two-page spread on pages 10 and 11 of those who gathered to make the day a huge success Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
Quinkan first stage in World Heritage listing By MARK BOUSEN QUINKAN National Park near Laura could be the first area in Cape York to receive a World Heritage listing,
ronment Minister) Greg Hunt to promote the listing.
“Work on Quinkan is well advanced, and I will be recommending to (Federal Envi-
“Work is being done on other areas, but Quinkan is the most advanced,” he said.
Mr Enstch was commenting on conflicting southern media reports the Abbott Government had scrapped plans for the Cape York World Heritage listing which has a February 1
deadline. “Reports that there are plans to shelve the World Heritage listing are simply not true. The Government will
not be meeting the February 1 deadline, but the question is why does the whole of Cape York need to be listed. continued page 4
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1st & 3rd Tuesday, every month. Trivia Night at the
Coktown RSL Memorial Club, 7pm. Info call 4069 5780.
Every Thursday. Bush Bingo, 10am, and Social Darts,
7pm, 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) @ the Cooktown RSL Memorial Club. Every Saturday. Lions Club raffles and members' draw at the Top Pub, from 12 noon to 3pm. Every Sunday. Social Bowls, from 8.30am, 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. Cards and Games morning, 10am, Bowls Club. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Swim for Your Life at the Cooktown Pool from 9am to 10pm. Every Wednesday. Social Bowls, from 1pm, at the Bowls Club. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Cooktown Pool - Aqua Aerobics: Wednesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, Saturday 12 noon to 1pm.
JANUARY 2014
Thu 30. The official opening of Transforming Tindale an
exhibition of Aboriginal history at 10am at the Cooktown Library. The powerful exhibition of scientific photographs and digitised contemporary artworks will remain on display until February 16. Fri 31. Live music in the Caf Bar, from 6pm @ The Sovereign.
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Sat 1. Rossville Rural Fire Brigade official open day from
2pm located at 13 Cedar Road Rossville. Look for the sign on the road out there. Sun 2. South Cape York Catchments tree planting at River Road, Rossville (follow the signs) from 9am to 12 noon. BYO gardening gear and water. Safe swimming, barbecue and drinks provided. Contact either 4069 6292 or email: samanthahobbs@yahoo.com.au. Sun 2. Sunday Session with live music from 4pm, on the Verandah @ The Sovereign. Sat 8. Cook Shire Community Action Group meeting - change of venue - to the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre from 2pm. 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.
Citizen of the Year Award is shared THE 24th annual Cook Shire Council Australia Day Awards saw Marilyn Clark and Bob Norris announced the jointwinners of the Citizen of the Year Award for 2014.
she said. “But I am feeling very honoured to have received it.” Other award winners were:
It is only the second time since the awards inception in 1991 that two individuals have shared the gong, with Peter Herrmann and Cheryl Edmonds being the first joint-winners in 2002.
• Young Citizen of the Year – Darcie Sieverding;
In 2000 and 2003, couples Elsie and Richie Hatfield Merle and Bob O’Doherty respectively were honoured with the same award.
• Cultural / Arts Achievement Award – Diana Burns;
Bob Norris admitted feeling a number of emotions when his name was announced. “I have to admit I was both humbled and honoured,” Bob said. “But I also felt a bit embarrassed, because part of that award included my work with the Endeavour Lions Club. “And there are always other Lions helping out with whatever I do.” He said for years he had tried to avoid the limelight. “I don’t do what I do for the accolades,” he said. “I’m proud of the work Lions do, because every dollar stays in Cooktown and goes to assist members of the community who might be less fortunate than others.” Marilyn Clark said she was ‘very surprised’ at both winning the award and being nominated. “It’s certainly something I didn’t expect,”
• Sportsperson of the Year – Chanelle Oldaker; • Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Joe Pope;
• Service to the Community Award – Club Veg; and • Event of the Year – Wallaby Creek Festival (Cape York Folk Club). Mayor Peter Scott said of all nominees, “Australia Day nominees are put forward by their peers – the people who see their acts of service and great achievements every day. On behalf of all councillors, we are extremely proud of everyone who was nominated today and applaud their efforts in both personal achievement and outstanding community service.”
“We’d also like to acknowledge the support received from the Cooktown CWA, Endeavour Lions Club, Cooktown District Community Centre, Erica Deeral, Peta Buhmann and Dan Hodgson.
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Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon (left) and Mayor Peter Scott (right back) with Club Veg members who accepted the award for the Service to the Community.
He said Cook Shire Council would like to acknowledge Woolworths and the Australia Day Ambassador Program and the 2014 Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon.
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Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon presents joint Citizen of the Year award winners, Marilyn Clark and Bob Norris with Mayor Peter Scott in attendance.
Winners and nominees for Cook Shire Australia Day awards prepare to cut the cake after the ceremonies finished on Sunday. Photos: TESS BUHMANN
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Sportsperson of the Year, Chanelle Oldaker (centre) presented with her award by Ambassador Ross McKinnon (left) and Mayor Peter Scott (right).
Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon presents Young Ditizen of the Year Darcie Sieverding with her award with Mayor Peter Scott in attendance.
Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon presents Diana Burns with the Cultural/Arts Achievement Award with Mayor Peter Scott in attendance.
Cape York Folk Club President Jennifer Midgley (centre) with Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon (left) and Mayor Peter Scott (right) accepting the award for the Event of the Year, which was won by the Wallaby Creek Festival.
Police Beat COOKTOWN Police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man who was allegedly an occupant of the vehicle involved in a single vehicle crash involving a stolen Audi sedan subject of a report in the January 23 edition of the Cooktown Local News. The man has been remanded in custody to appear at the February 10 sittings of the Cairns Magistrates Court where he will face two charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle – one involving the Audi sedan and another involving a Toyota 2WD stolen from a residence close to the crash site. He will also face a charge of either burglary or alternatively, receiving stolen property – the keys to the Audi. Police are also seeking
Junior and senior CWA ladies kept the tea, coffee and cakes up to the hungry crowd.
Endeavour Lions Club member Desiree Smith serving up the barbecue to Connie Szadow. Photo: GARY HUTHCISON.
Left: Patriotic Australians the Giese family: “Chook’, Lucas, Archer, Max and Kim. Right: Tyreece and Lyndall Gordon watch as Traditional Owner Erica Deeral delivers the ‘Welcome to Country’. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.
public assistance with their inquiries to identify the driver of a white twin-cab 4WD that sped through a radar site travelling at 120km/h. The incident occurred at about 11pm on Tuesday, January 21 about 500 metres from the Annan River. Last Wednesday, a 45-year-old Hope Vale man was arrested for allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner at a Hope Street location. He will appear at the February 6 sittings of the Cooktown Magistrates Court. Also due to appear on that date, will be two professional fishermen who were arrested on Monday, January 27 after allegedly operating dinghies while affected by liquor. The men returned breath/alcohol readings of .134 per cent and .078 per cent. In other police news, the driver of a vehicle involved in a traffic crash with three head of cattle on the Mulligan Highway on Sunday escaped uninjured, but the cattle had to be destroyed. Police attended the scene, south of the Little Annan Bridge at about 10pm.
Action group venue change PERSONS interested in attending the Cook Shire Community Action Group meeting scheduled for February 8 are to be advised of a change of venue. The meeting will now be held at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre from 2pm. Contacts for the group are: • Ray Kluck, 4069 5756 or email: thundergulley@ bigpond.com; • Nikki Darvell, 4069 5564 or email: nikki@capecrusaders.net.au; • Roslyn Avard, 4069 6649 or email: roslyn.avard@ bigpond.com; and • Helen Rutherford, 4069 5461 or email: helen.rutherford@bigpond.com
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Quinkan first stage in listing from page 1 “Certainly there are areas, such as Quinkan, which deserve consideration but not the entire Cape. “We will be meeting all the interested parties, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, on this issue.” The reports have evoked prompt responses from Listing proponents, such as the Wilderness Society, Greens and the Conservation Foundation. The Wilderness Society called on Mr Hunt to clarify whether the Abbott Government is scrapping or proceeding with the current World Heritage nomination process for Cape York Peninsula. Society Northern Australia Campaigner Gavan McFadzean said: “Traditional Owners, who have been working on this nomination for years, deserve to know whether the Abbott Government will deliver their aspirations to nominate Cape York’s natural and cultural values for World Heritage, or whether he is abandoning them.” Greens Senator Larissa Waters said: “The Abbott Government is doing the bidding of the big mining companies and ignoring Indigenous voices by dropping the Cape York World Heritage nomination, “Traditional owners were close to agreement on the boundaries of the World Heritage Area, but Tony Abbott would rather give his big mining buddies open slather.” Australian Conservation Foundation has urged the Federal Government not to abandon the process to nominate Cape York Peninsula for World Heritage listing. “The drive to recognise Cape York’s world heritage values goes back to the 1980s,” said Andrew Picone, Northern Australia Program Officer for ACF. “Traditional Owner consent has always been central to the process – in fact, it is written into the historic heads of agreement.” Mr Entsch said the Cape York Peninsula Land Use Strategy 1, compiled in the mid-1990s, was the most-sensible and thorough study into the issue. “However, Labor continually downgraded CYPLUS1 until CYPLUS4 was reached which made it virtually impossible to develop Cape York, and left the way open for total World Heritage listing of Cape York. “That study recognised there were areas which were suitable for economic development, such as the Weipa area and the Laura basin, particularly with agriculture, but also there were areas which were environmentally significant. “We don’t want to lock up Cape York and curtail access to Cape York as Labor wanted.”
Mr Entsch says Mr Hunt is on the right track. “I’m pleased he’s done that.” Mr Entsch said a meeting in Cairns last week was attended by about 150 people, including all the elected leaders from across the Cape, as well a host of stake holders. “The overwhelming view was to ‘get our of their face’ and ‘allow us to develop a solid future’. “There were no carpetbaggers there, or only very few, and the vast majority wanted to get on with the job with a sense of community and a sense of pride. “Cape York people, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, respect their country and maintaining that country to be recognised as being pristine, rather than pushing them off their land and handing it to some international body, which would occur under a World Heritage listing. “Give some credit to the Traditional Owners and property owners to manage their land, rather than hand it over to some overseas organisation. “The meeting felt this was the first time since the 1990s that they had the opportunity to have a voice. “Economic opportunity were the major words to come out of the meeting; they’re not dirty words.” Mr Entsch says that, unless there is economic development, the welfare mentality will continue and will grow. “And we will be judged, and judged badly at that. “The people of Cape York have the right to decide their future.” Mr Entsch said the Government did not have a time table for Cape York. “What is the urgency there? There is so much regulation in place already for anything to be done there so nothing is going to happen suddenly. “The people of Cape York are doing a bloody good job themselves without handing it over to some international organisation.” Mr Entsch also delivered a lengthy broadside at his Labor predecessors – former Ministers Peter Garrett and Tony Burke. “They never met a deadline, despite spending millions of dollars on this. “The reality is Garrett and Burke did the bidding of the Wilderness Society and Conservation Foundation who were looking for a blanket Cape York Heritage listing. “They looked for Traditional Owners and offered them inducements to support them, and discarded anyone who disagreed with them. “There is no doubt the former Government would have total support had they been sensible and not sought a total listing.”
Cook Planning Forum 2014 a huge success COOK Shire Mayor Peter Scott will be part of a taskforce formed from Cape York locals, which will supervise the management of a $210 million funding commitment from the Federal Government for infrastructure. The formation of the taskforce was just one of the issues discussed at a packed Cook Planning Forum hosted in Cairns last Thursday by David Kempton, Member for Cook, about the Cape York Regional Plan. Mayor Scott said there was great collaboration at the forum, which hosted a good cross-section of stake-holders. “There was a good consensus from everyone, with the focus on moving the Cape forward,” he said. “People were speaking consistently about the need for a collaborative view.” He said the forum identified the PDR (Peninsula Development Road) as being the project to which the funnding should be allocated. “It was said that, ‘what is the good of opening up the Cape if you can only get there for six months of the year because of the Wet’,” he said. “The PDR is the ‘main artery’ to the Cape.” He said where, how and who will be what the task-force should identify and supervise. “Identifying the hot spots – those parts of the PDR that are real trouble during the Wet and will require the most spending – will be one aspect,” he said. “But there are also other sections that need very little spending on them to bring them up to scratch.” And the issues of job and business creation would also be a high priority. “Employment and capacity building opportunities for locals wherever possible will be extremely high on the agenda,” he said. TMR Director General Neil Scales, who has driven the PDR end to end with Mr Kempton,
said he was heartened by the $210 million funding “I am heartened that the community will have direct input on how this funding will be allocated and there will certainly be an emphasis on using local contractors,” he said. “The idea is to get as many people over as much of the road as possible for as many days of the year,” Mr Kempton said. “This is the first time there will be a strategy to upgrade the PDR, previously we have always relied solely on flood money. “This is not going to be an advisory board, this is an actionbased group made of local people in the know who will have their voices heard.” Mr Kempton said other people from the area interested in joining the taskforce should contact his electoral office. On the Cape York Regional Plan, Mr Kempton said it was about striking the right balance between economy and environment, protecting infrastructure and community ownership. “Thursday was about kick starting real community engagement and ownership of the future of Cape York which, in my view, is where Government has got it wrong for the past 20 years,” Mr Kempton told the capacity crowd, “If you are prepared to work together today you have my guarantee I will take each and every recommendation forward regardless of what it is.” Mr Kempton said he would also welcome individual submissions on the plan. “In the past Cape York has endured a process of consultation which usually involved a preconceived idea cast about and implemented anyway,” The key recommendations to go to the Minister include changing the basis of the draft, that currently only reflects environmental zones to a more balanced and realistic approach, identifying areas for development, environment, community use and recreation. “There needs to be more community engagement and greater
attention to the long term aspirations of indigenous communities,” Mr Kempton said. Tenure and economic consideration were identified among the highest priorities. “There are no surprises here, the overwhelming majority agree these were the most important areas that need to drastically change,” he said. “I was surprised by the degree of unity in the forum, there was respect for differing points of view. “But there was definitely no argument that we have a lot to do yet to get this process right. “My big challenge now is to ensure my Government and the Federal Government listen to the voice of Cape York,” Mr Kempton told the forum. A report will be released to the public in the near future. Mr Kempton also delivered the outcomes of his workshop in response to the Queensland Plan from late last year and the forum adopted the communication protocol developed during that forum. “The overwhelming message is that all Governments and NGOs need to properly engage with our community, listen to its wishes and work with closely with implement all outcomes,” he said. “Gone are the days of our people being the last to hear about decisions that impact their families and livelihoods. “I have had a huge amount of positive feedback about this forum and intend to hold others throughout my electorate this year to give everyone a voice. “This was a key promise I made when I was elected.” Submissions close on the Cape York Regional plan draft on March 25. Hard copies of the draft are available at Mr Kempton’s Mareeba office or online at http://www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/ regional-planning/cape-yorkregional-plan.html.”
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Gardens tour for curator-in-charge COOK Shire Council was again lucky enough to host an Australia Day Ambassador this year, as part of the annual program facilitated by the State Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Taking advantage of Mr McKinnon’s keen interest in all things botanical, a special function was arranged for him at Nature’s PowerHouse, where invited guests enjoyed a walk through the galleries, lunch and a guided tour of the gardens ably led by Botanic Gardens Curator, Sandy Lloyd.
Forecasters have predicted that along with torrential rain which could cause flooding, damaging wind gusts of up to 120km/h can be ex-
Sandy Lloyd, Loretta Sullivan, Cook Shire Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon AM, Jean Stephan and Jo Wynter on a tour of the Vera Scarth-Johnson Gallery.
“It was a pleasure to host Ross in Cooktown during the
Cooktown’s forecast for today is for heavy rains and a possible thunderstorm, with winds at about 50km/h decreasing in the afternoon. Heavy weather could have affected the delivery of the Cooktown Local News, with the two stages of its journey from the printers in Townsville likely to be adversely affected by the expected inclement weather. After printing, the Cooktown Local News is trucked from Townsville to Cairns, after which it is flown from Cairns to Cooktown.
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127 Charlotte St, Cooktown Cook Shire Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon (blue shirt on left), along with guests, listening to Cooktown Botanical Gardens Curator Sandor LLoyd during a tour of the gardens on Saturday. Photos: TESS BUHMANN. Australia Day weekend,” said Mayor Scott. “His genuine interest in our shire was evident during the speech he gave on Australia
Day and in the many conversations he had with community members, which was great to see.” Cook Shire Council would
like to acknowledge Woolworths, as the official supporter of the Australia Day Ambassador Program - an initiative that brings Aussie heroes to local communities on January 26.
Feral weeds and animals program to cease AFTER two years of operating with reduced State and Federal funding, and now facing a further funding reduction of 50 per cent, the Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program has been acknowledged as being financially unsustainable.
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Members of the Vera ScarthJohnson Gallery Association and Club Veg, along with past entrants and judges in Council’s annual Garden Competition were enlightened to the vast knowledge and enthusiasm from both Ross and Sandy as they strolled through the historic gardens on Saturday afternoon. Mayor Peter Scott then took Mr McKinnon on a driving tour around the area, stopping at various points of interest along the way. In his address on Australia Day, Ross made comment on some of the notable and unique plants and natural and historical treasures he encountered during his twoday stay in Cooktown.
AS at yesterday morning, a cyclone warning had been declared for potential Tropical Cyclone Dylan for areas between Port Douglas south to Mackay. Described by a forecaster earlier in the week as a “monsoonal low on steroids”, Dylan was charted at 590 kilometres east northeast of Cairns, moving in a west southwesterly direction at about nine kilometres per hour.
From rural towns to inner city suburbs, the aim of the program is to inspire national pride and spirit right across the country. 2014 Cook Shire Australia Day Ambassador Ross McKinnon AM is the Curatorin-Charge of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at suburban Mt Coot-tha, internationally regarded as one of the world’s leading sub-tropical botanic gardens.
Potential cyclone for North Queensland
After much discussion and consideration, Cook Shire Council has had to make the very difficult decision to cease operating the program in its current capacity. The sole reason for this course of action was the forecast of reduced ex-
ternal funding. A council spokeswoman said Council could not afford to continue operating the program under large deficits. “Without State and Federal funding, the burden to Cook Shire ratepayers has become unac-
ceptable,” she said. “The Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program has a proud reputation and is well respected throughout the Cape York and wider natural resource management community. Council has expressed their gratitude
to all staff and contractors for their tremendous efforts over the years.” Manager of the program, Shane Forester, is currently seeking fee-forservice work, which will enable a small crew to continue through to the end of this financial year.
Ph: 4069 5780 • Fax: 4069 6080 Email: cooktown.rsl@bigpond.com
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The moments that sustain our lives have Scripture in order to know the Lord better. As faithful stewards of this wonderful gift, we must make it an integral part of our lives.
From the Pulpit Joshua 1:8 Meditation is a vital part of a healthy, growing relationship with God. It is, however, left out of many believers’ lives. So let’s start with basics and ask the key question, “How do we meditate?” First, we must devote ourselves to the reading of God’s Word: If we want to hear His message, then we must dig deep into Scripture. This is no mere book; rather, it is the very message of God to His people. We
Second, we must meditate on the Word: When we read a Bible passage, we should spend time thinking about that passage of Scripture. “Lord what do you mean by this”; or “What does this word mean to me, or relate to me and my life”. Then if no understanding comes, then read it again; and again if necessary, all the time praying for understanding. Third, we must apply the Word: The Bible is not here for simple information; instead, it was given for obedience. If we do not allow the Word of
God to change our life, then are we really placing much value on it? Fourth, we must submit to God’s will. As we spend time actively listening to the Lord, He will share His plans for our life. As we apply what we have heard, meditation will become more and more instinctive for us. Then, we will find that we hear His voice regularly. God has a special message for you. It’s imperative that you take the time to hear what your heavenly Father is saying. And when you do, you’ll enjoy the richness of your relationship with Him. God bless ya heaps! Have an awesome week. Pastor Wayne Brennan Cooktown Community Church.
Rick’s wrapped in his ‘tinnie’ UNTIL Sunday, keen fisherman Rick Cowe didn’t own a boat, but now he does. And after hearing his name called out as the winner of the Sovereign Resort Hotel’s big annual “Tinnie Raffle”, you couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. Grinning from ear to ear, Rick said he was wrapped he’d finally won the big prize. “We love fishing, so now we can get in this little beauty and get out on the river to get amongst the big ones,” he said. “Really looking forward to taking the grandchildren out with us.” In its third year, the total value of the prize is in excess of $10,000 and includes: a Quintrex aluminium boat, complete with canopy and 20hp outboard motor, a registered trailer, safety equipment, chairs and
Rick Cowe is congratulated by the Sovereign Resort Hotel’s Keith Bradford on winning the annual “Tinnie” draw - a fisherman’s dream prize valued at more than $10,000. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. plenty of refreshments to keep the thirsty anglers happy for some time. And for the second year in a row, the winner has been one of the Sovvy faithful.
“It couldn’t have gone to a better bloke,” Sovereign manager Sally Kay said. “Rick’s one of our faithful regulars who always turns up to any
fund raising functions we put on here. “And not only does he turn up, he’s very generous in his contributions and donations at these functions.”
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5.00pm7.00pm
Ladies only – in the gym
OTHER ACTIVITIES 3.00pm6.00pm
After School Care
3.00pm5.00pm
Junior Netball skills, drills & games, Ages 5+ Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members. Parent supervision not required.
5.30pm7.00pm
Senior Netball, Ages 12+ Cost: $5 members $7 non-members
OTHER ACTIVITIES 3.00pm6.00pm
6.00am7.00am
Group Fitness – Core Strength Men and Women Cost $8 members, $11 non-members
6.00am7.00am
Gym is open for monthly pass holders
9.00am7.00pm
Gym open - Open gym sessions
OTHER ACTIVITIES 3.00pm6.00pm
After School Care
6.00pm7.00pm
Badminton, all ages, organised games Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members
6.00pm7.00pm
Volleyball, all ages, organised games Cost: $5 members, $7 non-members
9.00am2.00pm
Gym open - Open gym sessions
2.00pm3.00pm
Group Fitness - Gym Want to improve your health then “Get Moving” Want to lose weight? Have restricted movement? Low impact class, welcoming environment. Cost $8 members, $11 non-members
3.00pm7.00pm
Supervised open gym sessions, assessments and plans
5.30pm6.30pm
Zumba with Tess in the main hall Cost $8
9.00am6.00pm
Gym open - Open gym sessions
OTHER ACTIVITIES 3.00pm6.00pm
After School Care
3.15pm4.30pm
Kids Fitness, play different sports each week including indoor cricket, tennis, badminton, floorball. Ages 5+ Cost: $5 members $7 non-members Parent supervision not required.
OTHER ACTIVITIES 3.00pm6.00pm
After School Care
6.30pm7.30pm
Wheelchair Basketball All ages Cost: $3 members, $4 non-members
After School Care
• Gymnastics classes and Kindergym are still to be finalised. • Register your interest for additional early morning fitness classes. *Terms and conditions apply. For full terms and conditions visit pcyc.org.au/TermsConditions. PCYC Annual Memebership (Adult $30, Youth $20, Senior $6, Family $60) payable once per annum.
PCYC Cooktown Events Centre 3 May St, Cooktown QLD 4895 Phone 4059 5890 email pcyccooktown@pcyc.org.au www.facebook.com/PCYCCooktown
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HISTORY
History of churches in Cooktown History AS we approach the 100th anniversary of the death of Bishop John Dominic Murray, who had been appointed Vicar Apostolic on July 3, 1898 and died in office on February 11, 1914, lets look at the history of the church in Cooktown. In August 1874, Bishop James Quinn of Brisbane visited Cooktown as it was part of his diocese. Father MacGuinnes had taken up residence already, and mass was celebrated wherever practicable. Early in 1875, a more permanent church was opened in Cooktown. This building was destroyed in the 1907 cyclone. On January 39, 1877 the Vicariate Apostolic of Queensland was established. Three Italian priests ran the Vicariate, and ministered in Cooktown, Port Douglas, Kingsborough and Thornborough. Due to the vast cultural differences between themselves and the mainly Irish lay population, it was a failure and the Italian missionaries departed in October 1878. Father John Cani replaced them and the next four years was spent repairing relationships with the laity. In 1881, he was appointed bishop of the newly-created Diocese of Rockhampton, and unfortunately was replaced by another Italian priest Father Fortini. Apparently he did not find the Vicariate to his liking and antagonised all he met. In Herberton, he clashed with the lay committee over the handling of finances and placed the town under interdict in November 1883, which meant that no sacraments, so important
to the Catholic faithful, could be celebrated in Herberton. He was recalled to Rome in 1884. It was at this stage that the Irish Augustinians were approached to staff the Vicariate, and this saw the arrival of Father John Hutchinson, newly appointed pro-Vicar Apostolic, arrive in Cooktown on June 6, 1884 accompanied by Father O’Byrne and Father Murray.
worked tirelessly during his 10 years as bishop, and he and the other Augustinians erected churches, presbyteries and schools in Cairns, Normanton, Croydon, Herberton, Innisfail and Mareeba. This bishop
hardworking succumbed to
dengue fever on October 28, 1897 and is buried near Mother Mary de Sales, who had died earlier in the year. The replacement bishop was Bishop Murray, one of the original pioneer priests who arrived in 1884. Continued next week
St Mary’s Catholic church and convent ca 1900. Photo submitted.
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The Augustinians set to work with enthusiasm, and by June 15 had a committee of local Catholics to assist and had performed their first marriage on June 14 - that of Thomas McGurk and Margaret Brophy. In May 1887, the Vicariate Apostolic of Queensland became the Vicariate Apostolic of Cooktown with Father Hutchinson becoming the first bishop. In 1886, Cooktown was the only settlement in the Vicariate to support a catholic school, which accepted catholic and protestant children. Two lay teachers whose salaries were paid from a special monthly collection conducted the school. The school was a success, teaching 38 catholic and 12 protestant children in the first year. Hutchinson felt the need for skilled sisters and in 1887, encouraged five Sisters of Mercy from Dungarven, Ireland to serve the Vicariate. They arrived in June 1888, led by Mother Mary De Sales and one month later the convent was officially opened. During the 1890s, it was a time of depression and church districts closed as populations moved and debts threatened the whole Vicariate. Bishop Hutchinson
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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: “Love Affair” (PG) 3:00 National News Now 4:15 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs England 10:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “I Love You Too” (M s,l) - A commitment-phobe and a new-ager pair up to win over the women of their respective dreams in this bro-mance about the meaning of relationships, the importance of friendship, and having the courage to pursue the one you love. 2:30 The Avengers: From Venus With Love 3:30 Extra 4:00 Brand Developers 4:30 Good Morning America
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6:00 Rage 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Movie: “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever” (G) 2:05 The Ocean’s Supermum 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Round 17 - Melbourne Vs Canberra 5:05 Nature’s Miracle Babies: Spix, Sifka, Numbat, Wallaby 6:00 Devil Island: Mission Maria Island 6:30 Hello Birdy: Parrots 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 9:05 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Elephants Can Remember - Whilst Poirot is pre-occupied with investigating the strange and gruesome murder of an elderly psychiatrist, his old friend, the crime writer Ariadne Olive, has a case of her own to solve. 9:50 Silent Witness: First Casualty (Part 1) - As Nikki investigates the drowning of a young mother, Harry is called to an apparent suicide at a nearby army base; it soon starts to look like the cases may be linked. 10:50 TBA 11:30 Rage Guest Programmer
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6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Formal Wars 2:00 Slideshow 3:00 Movie: “Now You See It...” (G) - Aspiring producer, Allyson Miller signs up to produce a new reality show that is searching for the world’s greatest kid magician. Desperate to find her star, Allyson stumbles upon Danny Sinclair, who proves to be her best shot at getting on the show. 5:00 New Zealand On A Plate 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 TBA 11:45 Hung: Take The Care - After Rays client is stolen by Jason, Tanya decides to handle the competition herself. Lenore learns a shocking secret about Jason and Jessica tries her hand at independence. 1:30 Special: The Charm Of Britain Part 1 - Travel the length of Britain and observe the growing independence of its many regions. See a Beatles revival and experience the culture. 2:30 Special: The Charm Of Britain Part 2 3:30 It’s Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz
5:00 World News 1:00 Piaf’s Secret Story 2:20 Jane Austen: The Unseen Portrait? 3:30 The Fairytale Castles Of King Ludwig II 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Chapionships Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Red-Crowned Crane 8:30 Living With The Amish 9:30 Movie: “The Guard” (MAV v,l) - An unorthodox Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with an uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug-smuggling ring. 11:15 Movie: “Nikita” (MAV v,l) - In French, English Subtitles. Nikita, a punk-junkie sociopath is sentenced to life imprisonment for viciously and cold bloodedly killing a Parisian cop. At the eleventh hour she’s given a second chance in the form of a choice, face the life sentence or become an assassin for the French Secret Service. 1:20 Movie: “Hell” (M a,n,s) 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage 7:30 Asia Pacific Focus 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 Doc Martin 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Enduring Hymns 12:00 Landline 1:00 Herb & Dorothy 2:30 Love & Fury 3:00 Football: W-League: Round 11 - Western Sydney Wanderers Vs Sydnety FC 5:00 Midsomer Murders: Destroying Angel 6:30 Australia’s Remote Islands: Macquarie Island 7:00 ABC News 7:30 The Real Mary Poppins 8:30 The Broken Shore 10:20 Sunday Arts Up Late 11:30 Movie: “The Swimmer” (PG) - In an affluent Connecticut suburb, Ned Merrill decides to ‘swim’ home via the pools of his wealthy friends. Along the way he encounters several women from his past. 1:05 Movie: “The Man With The Golden Arm” (M d) 3:05 Movie: “Son Of The Sheik” (PG) 4:05 The New Inventors 4:35 Catalyst 5:05 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Animal Emergency 10:30 Sarah Shark 11:00 The Wildlife Man Featuring David Ireland 12:00 2014 Santos Tour Down Under - Highlights 1:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series 3:00 TBA 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 South Aussie With Cosi 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Twenty/20 - Australia Vs England 9:30 TBA 12:30 What Would You Do?: Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma that requires them to either take action or walk by and mind their own business. 1:30 Spyforce: The Troupers - A group of NAAFI entertainers are captured by the Japanese, and Spyforce realise that the entertainers know the location of Allied camps in the Islands. 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today
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5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Cycling Central 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Living Black Conversations 5:30 Subaru Cycling Australia Track National Chapionships Highlights 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 China’s Great Wall 8:30 Spies Of Warsaw 10:15 Better Man - This compelling true story, filmed on location in Australia and Vietnam, looks at the remarkable life and death of Van Nguyen, a Vietnamese-Australian man who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore and executed for his crime in 2005. 12:10 Movie: “Son Of A Lion” (PG) - In Pashto, English Subtitles. Australian director Benjamin Gilmour conducts an intimate insight into the life of a young Pakistani boy restrained by the values of his belligerent and fundamentalist Muslim father. Niaz, a sensitive boy who loves music, longs to attend school in Peshawar like his cousin. However, his father forces Niaz to stay home. 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:00 World News 1:00 Titanic: The Mission - Hull 1:55 The Last Explorers 2:55 Life Is Beautiful 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 One Man And His Campervan 5:30 Global Village 6:00 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Strip The City 8:30 Smartest Machine On Earth 9:30 Housos 10:00 Swift And Shift Couriers 10:30 World News Australia Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Godfather Of Drugs - With the girls on a weekend trip to Sweden, Frank and Casper uses the opportunity to party. While out drinking with friends, they decide to try “The Godfather of Drugs” - heroin. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:35 Monster Bug Wars 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Four Corners 11:45 Media Watch 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Talking Heads 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Compass 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 East Of Everything 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:50 Dream Build 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Family Confidential 8:30 New Tricks: Good Morning Lemmings 9:30 By Any Means 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:45 Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:40 Movie: “The Seven-Per-Cent Solution” (M v) 2:30 By Any Means 3:30 Basketball: WNBL: Round 17: Melbourne Vs Canberra 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: “Feeling Minnesota” (M v,l,s) 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 7:00 A Current Affair 7:30 TBA 8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Itchy Brain Simulation 9:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Love Spell Potential 9:30 2 Broke Girls: And The Life After Death 10:00 2 Broke Girls: And The Kitty Kitty Spank Spank 10:30 Two And A Half Men: Nice To Meet You, Walden Schmidt 11:00 Two And A Half Men: People Who Love Peepholes 11:30 Weeds: God Willing And The Creek Don’t Rise 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 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Coraline” (PG v,h) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 12:00 Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Charlie Rules The World - After slipping into an unhealthy obsession with computer games, The Gang wrestles to define the difference between the real and the virtual worlds. 12:30 Up All Night: Travel Day - It’s Reagan and Chris versus the the airport when they travel with baby Amy for the first time. Meanwhile, Ava agree to be the minister for the wedding of her former band mate. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Minimal Stories 2:35 High Hopes 2:50 Fado Of A Grown Man 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 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8:30 Bradford: City Of Dreams 9:30 Extreme ER 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 The Bridge: In Danish And Swedish. In their hunt for the serial killer, Saga and Martin are confronted with another problem - the cutbacks within mental health care, which according to the murderer has been reduced to little more than ‘a pat on the back’. After more killings in Malmö and Copenhagen, Saga and Martin finally manage to uncover a lead: a teenage girl who has run away from home and in all likelihood has seen the killer. 12:10 Draquila: Berlusconi’s Empire 1:55 Ko Ho Nas 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:00 World News 1:00 How To Build - A Satellite 2:00 Oz And Hugh Raise The Bar 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 The Lakes With Rory McGrath 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Australia With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Lilyhammer 10:25 World News Australia Late 11:00 Movie: “Welcome To The South” (M l) - This comedic adventure explores the differences between the north and the south of Italy. Living comfortably in the north, post office worker Monza Alberto would do anything to be transferred to Milan. When a mischievous attempt backfires, he is sent to the south as punishment. Once there, he realises it isn’t the backwater province he imagines but actually a place full of hospitable people and endless adventure. 1:25 Movie: “The Photograph” (MAV v,a) - In Indonesian, English Subtitles. 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “John Sandford’s Mind Prey” (M v,a,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 TBA 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 TBA 11:30 That ‘70s Show: Backstage Pass - Donna’s in trouble with Eric when she ditches him at a Ted Nugent concert; Red is in trouble with Kitty when he can’t remember how they met, and Hyde and Fez are in trouble with the law when they try to sell counterfeit T-shirts at the concert. 12:00 Parks And Recreation: Sweet Sixteen - When the department forgets Jerry’s birthday, Leslie decides to throw a party for him at a special location. 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Dr Oz 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
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CROSSWORD No. 183
SUDOKU No. 183
Your Lucky
Stars
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
This will be a good time to seek change in your life. There are several areas you may want to alter, but be sure to start small and go from there. Romance. You will be a little surprised by a remark made by your partner. They may find it difficult to express their feelings at times. Be patient!
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
An adventure you had planned for quite some time may not go as you had hoped. See this as a lesson learned and make changes for next time. Romance. This will be a splendid time for relaxing with your partner. You will both enjoy each other’s company. Stave off of making plans.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
A family member may say something that unsettles you. Don’t take this remark too seriously. Their sarcasm may not immediately be picked up. Romance. Your dreamy mood will be ideal for a quiet night out with someone special. Be sure to do your best to maintain this temperament.
FOR KIDS
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
A disagreement with colleagues at work will soon be resolved. Don’t take this misunderstanding farther than it needs to go. You don’t want to be singled out at work! Romance. A recent argument may have dented your confidence. Settle your differences tonight over a romantic dinner.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
A childhood friend has searched for and found you. Your reunion will be blissful and filled with many forgotten stories. Romance. You will soon be able to make sense of recent events. They may be less irrational than they first seemed. Where to go from here is up to your discretion.
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
A conversation with a close friend will reveal some things you never knew about this person. You may be in for a shock! Try to maintain your composure. Romance. An unexpected letter will have to be answered. This person may have some more news for you. Read carefully!
FINDWORD No. 183
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
Don’t turn down an offer to go out with friends. You need to “let your hair down” a little and give yourself the chance to unwind. Be carefree! Romance. Don’t accept the first explanation that you are given. You will not understand what has been going on unless you delve a little further.
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
You may need to look beneath the surface in order to work out what has been going on. The whole truth has yet to be told. Demand it! Romance. You’ll be in the mood for some serious letter-writing. It may seem silly, but write a letter to your mate to tell them things you can’t say aloud.
For all your printing needs – www.lotsa.com.au
MUDDY RIVER
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
A family member may contact you asking for help. You should do your best to co-operate. You will be rewarded when the time comes. Romance. Try to avoid getting into any arguments. You will be better off keeping a low profile for the next few days. Your mate will do the same.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
You will be surprised how easily you can motivate other people. Don’t be so concerned that you forget about your own needs, however. Romance. You may know much less about something than your partner does. That’s OK. Use this difference to learn from one another and grow.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
“
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel.
–Maya Angelou
SOLUTIONS No. 183
A chance remark will help to you to make sense of recent events more than any amount of explanation. This is not a coincidence! Romance. A married person may start taking an interest in you. At times, their attentions may be embarrassing. Make your position known to them immediately!
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
You will be surprised when someone that you were introduced to wants to get in touch. Their work offer surpasses that from another company. Romance. You may need to refuse a romantic proposal from a good pal. The person concerned is serious, but you might prefer to remain friends.
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Returned and Services League of Australia Cooktown Sub Branch
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The next meeting will be held at 9am
on Sunday, February 9 at the Sub Branch Office, 132 Charlotte Street Followed by ordinary meeting Office: 4069 6353 Mobile: 0413 322 625
COOKTOWN Skip Bins. Commercial and domestic rubbish removal and disposal. Ph 4069 5545 or 0408 772 361.
PHONE: 4069 6032 Flexible, quality child care in a safe, nurturing environment
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MOTELS CAIRNS Rainbow Inn. 3½ star, all facilities including cable TV. Close to the city, from $65 per night. Ph 4051 1022.
Optometrist visiting Servicing Cooktown since 1997
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LOST – Maltese dog, desexed male, 16-year-old, no teeth, half deaf, half blind, missing from Hogg St. Phone 4069 5342 or 0408 898 790.
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Happy 60th Birthday Rob STILL NOT GREY! Love Family and Friends.
COOKTOWN AMATEUR TURF CLUB INC. Advises all members that there will be a meeting on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 3pm at the club rooms, followed by a BBQ for all sponsors, volunteer workers and members at 6pm. Please RSVP for catering purposes to 4069 5262.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION – WATER ACT 2000
Notice is hereby given of application made under section 206 of the Water Act 2000 the details of which are: Applicant name: DARREN REECE WILLIAMS JODIE SUZANNE WILLIAMS Application reference: 563385 Application details: The taking of underground water from FINLAYSON GRANITE with the point of take under Lot 143 on C17949 for the purpose of Domestic Supply, attached to land described as Lot 143 on C17949 with a nominal entitlement of 3 megalitres per year. The property is located in the GARDEN STREET, COOKTOWN area. Submission: Any person may make a submission. The chief executive is only obliged to consider a submission if it is properly made. A submission will not be properly made unless it: (a) is made in writing and signed by each person making the submission; (b) is received on or before the closing date stated below; (c) states the name and address of each person making the submission; (d) states the grounds of the submission and facts and circumstances relied on; and (e) is received by the chief executive at 28 Peters Street, MAREEBA or posted to PO Box 156, MAREEBA, QLD, 4880. The submission must include the water licence applicant’s name and application reference, as stated above. Closing date for submission is 14 March, 2014. In accordance with statutory requirements, the name and address of any person making a submission will be included in the information notice given with respect to the decision on this application. Submissions made in response to this application will become subject to the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009, and may be disclosed to a person who makes an application for access to them. Copies of the application may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Resource Management office, 28 Peters Street, MAREEBA, and on payment of the prescribed fee, purchased. Enquiries: Telephone Scheree Dayes on (07) 4048 4850.
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g n i n e d r a G Grass: More than something to walk on with Marty Pattie
GRASS - it’s what we walk on outside in the yard, or depending on how often it is mowed this time of year some probably peer through it. Ornamental grasses though are different, as they are neither meant to be mowed nor walked upon. There’s a veritable plethora (lots) of ornamental grasses available, and they are the perfect foil for more of the larger-leaved, big bold tropical plants. They can vary in size from little more than a few inches, to towering giants (like bamboo) 10-plus metres tall, yet most have a simple,
graceful form. They provide strong vertical lines, can have unusual flowers and provide a beaut contrast to other common tropical plants.
... most importantly, some clumping bamboos which can be incredibly difficult, time consuming and expensive to get rid of once established.
Grasses are so diverse they are one of the largest families of flowering plants and have a variety of features. Not only green, they can be bronze, white, variegated, blue and even gold or black. Some have narrow whispy leaves, while others bear broad leaves on thick fleshy stalks. It is also important to note that some species can be invasive
There are many ways to use ornamental grasses. They are ideal for narrow garden beds and for bordering. You can also create a feature garden or section with nothing but. This may sound bland but it’s amazing what an eclectic mix you can put together just using different styles and forms of ornamental grasses. They can also be grown in pots or
tubs, and clumping forms can easily be multiplied by careful division. Some of my favourites: • Lomandra longifolia also know as mat-rush or basket grass. It is also sometimes called honey reed due to the sweet scent of the flowers. A native only recently introduced into cultivation, it clumps in dense tussocks throwing strap-like green leaves growing to one metre. Its popularity is due to it requiring no maintenance once established. Tough as;
• Pennisetum machrostachyus atropurpureum - also called giant fountain grass or burgundy giant. There are two forms of this large clumping showy grass - one with narrow, spiny leaves and one broad and thick. Both can grow over two metres tall. It makes a great accent plant or mass planting, as along with its burgundy foliage, it also has masses of feathery flower tips. It loves full sun or part shade. Also known as fikarwi grass after the tribe from its native East African Highlands;
• Ophiopogon intermedius - “variegatus” white-striped or variegated mondo grass. This grows to about 40cm and makes a great bordering plant. Extremely hardy once established; and • Zoysia tenuifolia - or no mow grass, is an ideal ornamental for rockeries as it is a slow clumping hardy grass that mounds itself. It gows horizontally only, hence its moniker no mow. • Other grasses worth considering are liriope, dianella or even a clump of lemon grass in a sunny spot close to the kitchen for those Asian meals.
Left: Giant fountain grass - Pennisetum macrostchyus. Centre: Lomandra longifolia. Right: Variegated mondo grass - Ophiopogon intermedius.
Living Well
with MICHELLE HODGKISS
Zucchinis are full of protein, fibre, folate, potassium, beta-carotene and vitamins A, B6, and C, along with all the other goodies our bodies need such as magnesium, thiamin, iron, lutein and zeaxanthin, which can reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration.
photo used for young coconuts skin, this is ideal. Mix together and have
for lunch as a low-carb,
paleo, and gluten free alternative!
On Australia day on January 26, the nation reflects on its history, unity and celebration of everything Australian. But when do we reflect on our own history and celebrate our own achievements?
Michelle’s raw zucchini vegetable salad.
Method: Chop/slice the capsicum and add the broccoli florets. Cut the zucchini into julienne strips, or if you have a little ‘noodle’ tool like the one in the
Check out www.livestrong.com for more information. This is a really good website to demonstrate the proportions of nutritional values in various foods and will help kick start those new years resolutions!
plished goals, the beauty of nature, ‘lol’ (laugh-
memories worth saving and daily blessings.
ing out loud) moments,
Then on December 31,
Memory jar. Photos: MICHELLE HODGKISS.
Hence why I think the following is such a good idea. A friend on Facebook forwarded it to me, but I have recreated my own to share with you.
A noodle tool like this will help to cut the zucchinis into julienne strips.
So starting now in January, write good things that happen to you on little pieces of paper. For example - your achievements, surprise gifts, good deeds, accom-
open the jar and read all the amazing things that have happened to you.
2014 EDITION
Oh, and one more thing before the first month of the year ends.
So I’ve put together this quick little recipe for a healthy, refreshing salad that has zucchini as its main ingredient.
Ingredients: • 1 zucchini; • 1 garlic clove; • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; • Handful of chopped broccoli florets; • ½ cup of sliced capsicum; and • salt and pepper.
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Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK
with Mike D’Arcy – D’Arcy of DAintree 4WD tours
CHRISTIEN and daughter Audrey Wanner raged into the region from Sydney last week, a last gasp northern break before school
starts again. They loved it. Great lovers, the French. With tongue firmly planted in his cheek,
Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WedneSday, FeBRUaRy 12 from 2pm and ThURSday, FeBRUaRy 13 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms
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Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun at 7am – Arrives Cooktown 11.45am
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COOKTOWN (Photo Shop) 4069 5446 BLOOMFIELD (Ayton Store) 4060 8125 LAKELAND (Mobil Roadhouse) 4060 2188
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The French are loving the area
Christian wanted to shake hands with James Cook and claim Australia for France. Actually, Christian is a FrenchSwiss-Brazilian on a 12-month stint in Australia with his family, so he’s not quite French. A thoroughly typical international and multicultural mixture that is the Australia of today. It’s true that the French were around the area Bougainville sighted the Great Barrier Reef in 1768, but got distracted by the fleshpots of Tahiti. In 1780, La Perouse dropped into Botany Bay while the First Fleet was finding its land-legs, posted some letters, then got lost in the Solomon Islands. But no real attempt to colonise, it seems. And they were much later than the Chinese, Portuguese and of course the Dutch, who used the continent as a turning point on their way to the Spice Islands, just to the north of Australia. So, it’s predictable that around Australia Day, mixed feelings will come to the fore. Feelings like nationalism/patriotism/ dismay. The French didn’t quite make it, but just loved other parts of the Pacific - Tahiti and New Caledonia to name a couple. We’ve had great rain on the Daintree Coast. The Wet is well and truly here. The Wujal Wujal Falls have been flowing magnificently lately. Huge volumes of clear pounding water, sending huge white plumes around the surrounding rocks and cliffs. Not quite Niagara, but at least you can
see the whole scene in a beautiful setting, amidst the rainforest. Better than Niagara. Powerful, yet serene. Of course, the Wet also means that the ford crossing at Bloomfield has been uncrossable at times. Despite this, work has been continuing nonstop on the bridge superstructure, so the prospects are good for the 2014 tourist season. So far (earlier this week), Emmagen and Woobada have been high but passable. The Track has been in surprisingly good condition, although with many tree falls forcing travellers to navigate via the ditches from time to time. Time for a cleanup by Douglas Council. The cold water has forced the crocs downstream to warmer waters, but a few low tide mudbanks have been good for sunbaking crocs. So have a good look around, especially now with the drop-off in noisy fishing boat traffic. Driving through the rainforest is truly wonderful at the moment, with lovely flowing streams, spontaneous mini-falls during heavy downpours, frogs and wildlife cavorting around and fungi sprouting everywhere. Remember that huge morning tides are on us now and will upset Bloomfield River traffic until around February 3, so check tide charts before planning your travel.
Above: With recent rain, Wujal Wujal Falls is a magnificent sight. Right: Fast water, bridgework and croc spotter at Bloomfield River Crossing.
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Above Croc escaping fresh water at Bloomfield River lookout, Cape Trib Road. Left: Christien and Audrey Wanner hamming it up with Cook.
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QRL to look at struggling Three Rivers competition
Falling plates winner 1 with a Rifle Shoot at 9am. Please check with your discipline captain for details. The February shooting calendar includes: Saturday 1 – Rifle Shoot from 9am; Saturday 8 - Shotgun DTL Shoot from 1pm; PISTOL Discipline Captain Daryl Wain reports that Saturday’s “Night Pistol Shoot” was attended by a small group of dedicated shooters who contested a Falling Plate Match using tiny 100mm x 100mm steel targets. Congratulations Ken on winning the very challenging match. Weather permitting, February’s calendar of shooting will commence this Saturday, February
Hope Vale Warriors player Norman Darkan sets himself for a big hit from Wujal Wujal Yindili fullback Rex Liddy, as Lennie Yoran comes in to assist in the tackle in past Three Rivers rugby league action. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
Story by ALF WILSON THE Three Rivers competition struggled last season and the QRL Northern Division is looking at rejuvenating it in the coming 2014 season. Divisional co-ordinator David Maiden said he had some ideas about how to potentially get it back on track. “They may be included in a Southern Cape competition similar to the Cape Cluster and the idea is for Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama, Coen and the Three Rivers teams to play against one another, while Weipa, Napranum, Aurukun, NPA and possibly a TI side plays in a Northern Cape comp with the winners of each playing each other,” Maiden said on January 20. He said the matter would be discussed further when he attends meetings at Weipa and on Thursday Island in coming weeks. The Three Rivers clubs are Cooktown Crocs, Wujal Wujal Yindili and Hope Vale Back-
street Warriors and Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels. Cape Cluster competition sides in 2013 season were premiers Kowanyama Wallabies, runners up Napranum Natives, Lockhart River Scorpions, Weipa Raiders, Coen Colts and Pormpuraaw Crocs. Three rounds were played last season, one each at Weipa, Kowanyama and Lockhart River before a gala grand final day that was held in early September. Cape York also runs a wet season competition held before the Cluster. Players from the Three Rivers competition competed at various North Queensland All Blacks carnivals at Gordonvale, Cairns, Mossman and Townsville. Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal teams entered the 11-a-side Yarrabah All Blacks in October and performed strongly. In the quarter finals, Hope Vale 22 defeated Wujal Wujal 10, and in the semi-final eventual carnival champions Palm
Island United 22 beat Hope Vale 12. Cooktown hosted the successful John Bowen Memorial Indigenous rugby league carnival at Cooktown on November 23 and 24 when eight sides battled it out. Former North Queensland Cowboys back Matty Bowen played his last game on Australian soil before leaving for England when he shone for his community side Hope Vale Brothers who beat Yarrabah team Bukki Buna 24-22 in a thrilling grand final. The other sides to contest the carnival were Northern Peninsula Area, Barkey Warriors, Mala Yabbas, Dhuwaay, Cape United and Kaantju Mitpi. In the semi-finals, Hope Vale Brothers beat Barkey Warriors and Bukki Buna defeated NPA. The 31-year-old Bowen retired from the Cowboys after the 2013 season after having played 270 games and is now with English Superleague club Wigan Warriors.
Melinda takes top spot second went to Chris V with a score of 328 and Graham took out third with a score of 304 on his first pistol shoot.
LAST Wednesday saw Cooktown SSAA member step up to the line to contest a 36-shot Service Pistol Match. In the Rimfire class, Melinda took out top spot with a score of 329,
In the Revolver class, Janne got first place with a score of 346, Mal took out second with 342 and third went to Ross with a score of 308. With only one shooter in the Centrefire class, Chris S took out first place with a total score of 320. We will be holding
a working bee soon, so keep an eye out on this space for dates.
Saturday 8 – 3-Position Rifle Shoot from 9am;
If you would like to try pistol shooting, bring some photo ID, wear closed in shoes and turn up on Wednesday afternoon at 5.30pm and get ready to have some fun.
Wednesday 12 – Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm;
February dates to note in your diary include:
Sunday 16 – Service Match from 9.30am; Wednesday 19 – Sunset Shoot from 9.30am; and
Sunday 2 – ISSF Standard Match from 9.30am;
Wednesday 26 – General Meeting from 5.30pm followed by Sunset Shoot.
Wednesday 5 – Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm;
Chris Stewart Secretary/Treasurer.
Tuesday 11 - SSAA Cape York meeting from 7pm at Fishermans Wharf; Saturday 15 - Rifle sight-in/practice only; Saturday 15 – Pistol Shoot from 3pm; Sunday 16 - Service Rifle Shoot from 9am; Saturday 22 - Working Bee from 9am; and Sunday 23 - Black Powder Shoot from 9am. Anne Williams Secretary
‘McWhizz’ not listening McCracklin had forgotten her kilt. We passed her house and the proper Hashers took the long route home past Soggy’s house.
Hash Trash IT’S that time of year again, when Australia celebrates the arrival of the bunch of convicts who would set the tone of the new country, and in Cooktown the Hash celebrates Burns Night. (We look down on the convicts, because Captain Cook was up here a full 18 years earlier.) Anyway, on the last Monday of January, everyone dons their kilt and heads off to the McBurns baronial hall. Unfortunately, this year’s hare, McWhizz, is a very slower learner. Only two weeks ago Professor McArchive conclusively proved that toilet paper tends to dissolve during a tropical downpour, but I guess McWhizz was not listening. We set off on a trail that now existed only in his imagination. Up to the water reservoir and slither down the other side to the old dam. By now the aged and infirm had had enough and took a mammoth short cut home. The rest of us headed off through the bush in the direction of Shadows. Here McWhizz decided to deviate his “trail” because
Back at the bash, McCracklin appeared in her new kilt, a delightfully revealing number created from a tartan waist band and several very small Australia flags. Dressed like that, she raised the temperatures of all the male Hashers and some were seen to pour beer over their heads to cool down. We had not realised just how alluring she could be. Then the Burns Night celebrations got under way. McMoses read a short biography of Burns, and McArchive led McWhizz, McSaddlebags and McGrandad in piping in the haggis. The haggis had been made from scratch by McWhizz, using all the genuine ingredients (except the ones that are now illegal), and looked magnificent. It tasted pretty good too, as did the Scotch stew, taters and neaps that came with it. Next week’s Hash will be hosted by Fingerling on the other side of Oakey Creek, unless we get all the rain that has been forecast and the creek is up. In that case, turn up at Grandad’s instead, at 5.30pm on Monday February 3 to join the fun. Contact Moses on either 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for details. On-on! Lye Bak
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Tide Times NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only. Information from www.bom.gov. au/australia/tides/ - select "Around Cairns" red tag, then select Cooktown from the list.
Fri 31 Jan
tue 4 Feb
Low 2:53 am 0.09 m High 9:25 am 3.15 m Low 3:46 pm 0.67 m High 9:26 pm 2.46 m
High 12:01 am 2.03 m Low 5:58 am 1.09 m High 12:22 pm 2.24 m Low 7:19 pm 1.09 m
Sat 1 Feb
wed 5 Feb
Low 3:36 am 0.19 m High 10:05 am 3.05 m Low 4:29 pm 0.72 m High 10:12 pm 2.37 m
High 1:41 am 1.89 m Low 7:24 am 1.41 m High 1:44 pm 1.96 m Low 8:55 pm 1.13 m
Sun 2 Feb
thu 6 Feb
Low 4:19 am 0.42 m High 10:47 am 2.84 m Low 5:15 pm 0.83 m High 11:01 pm 2.22 m
High 4:12 am 1.96 m Low 10:18 am 1.52 m High 3:52 pm 1.83 m Low 10:32 pm 1.05 m
Mon 3 Feb Fri 7 Feb Low 5:05 am 0.73 m High 11:32 am 2.56 m Low 6:09 pm 0.96 m
High 5:39 am 2.17 m Low 12:02 pm 1.38 m High 5:20 pm 1.85 m Low 11:32 pm 0.93 m
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MOON PHASES NEW MOON Friday, Jan 31. Time: 07.39
FIRST QUARTER Friday, Feb 7. Time: 05.22
FULL MOON Saturday, Feb 15. Time: 09.53
LAST QUARTER Sunday, Feb 23. Time: 03.15
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Endeavour Valley rainfall total January: 292.5 mm
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Are your anchors up to it? Crew from Hellraiser with a sailfish.
THE tropical rains, with the stronger river flows, make for a good start to the barramundi season which opens at midday, this coming Saturday, February 1. There is a new moon tomorrow, with spring tidal flows ranging from 2.6m to 3.4m of flow between the high and low tides. On Saturday, the tidal flows will range from 2m to 3.2m between the tides, decreasing through next week. With these large tidal flows, coupled with rain run-off, there will be strong, brisk currents on the outflowing tides, so you need to make sure your anchor is up to the task otherwise you will drift. According to the wind forecasts, this low pressure system will drift to the south bringing westerly breezes to bear over our region through the weekend and into next week. This will potentially make for calmer sea conditions, allowing people to go out for reef and offshore fishing. But, be warned about maintaining a sharp watch on sea and weather conditions. Only wellmaintained vessels, with proper safety gear, should ever venture out from protected waters at any time. That is for both flat and rough seas. Tight lines Russell Bowman The Lure Shop
Thai fish cakes WITH PICKLED CUCUMBER
Recipe Notebook, taste.com.au. Recipe Michelle Moerianto, Photo Andrew Lehmann.
Ingredients
John Davies with red emperor.
800g firm, white-fleshed fish fillets 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 small birdseye chillies, seeded, finely chopped 2 tbs chopped coriander 3 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways 2 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced ¼ cup (60ml) lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 tbs fish sauce 1 tbs brown sugar 1 cup coriander leaves 2 tbs vegetable oil Steamed jasmine or longgrain rice and lime wedges, to serve
Method
Brett Turner with a solid coral trout. Photos submitted.
20 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, Janury 30, 2014
Step 1 Process fish in a food processor until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a large bowl. Add garlic, 1 chopped chilli and chopped coriander, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Shape heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture into ‘cakes’.
Step 2 Using a teaspoon, remove seeds from cucumbers. Discard seeds then slice cucumbers thinly on the diagonal. Place cucumbers, shallots, remaining chilli, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve then gently stir in coriander leaves. Step 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook fish cakes, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Serve with pickled cucumber, steamed rice and lime wedges.