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‘Village’ locals steal show
Local lads doing a Village People gig had the capacity International Women’s Day audience at the Bowls Club howling for more. In what was thought to be an all-girls’ day, the boys’ performance was a big surprise, but it was a good surprise because they stole the show with their routine. So much so, they were in demand for photographs after the gig. See page 7 for the story on how much was raised, and then go to page 11 for more photos.
PCYC saves the show JUST a few days after the community received the news there would be no Cooktown & District Country Show in 2014, PCYC Cooktown approached the Cook Shire Council with a rescue package that will see a mini-show go ahead in August.
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PCYC Manager Sergeant Howard Pratt has emphasised though, that their intentions are to run a stop-gap, oneoff event at the events centre, nothing like the scale of last year’s gala held at the racecourse.
“We think every community likes to have a show and
it’s important they have one,” he said.
“And we have the perfect venue for one, so we’re happy to help out.” While it is still far too early to forecast what format this year’s show will take, Sgt Pratt said a few things would still be preserved.
“Things will be arranged to ensure we have a public holiday,” he said. “And council’s plans to form a new show society who will take over planning for a full show next year will still go ahead, and with our full support. “In fact, with our commit-
ment to youth, we are hoping the mentoring we give to the youngsters who will be on our crew this year, will see them actively involved with the new show society.” Sgt Pratt said that at this stage, things like community markets, stalls, local entertainment and arts, crafts,
cooking and produce were among features being considered. “We think it’s beneficial for the community to be able to display its talents and skills in whatever genre they consider appropriate,” he said. continued page 3
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2nd & 4th 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 plus raffles. 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 0477 505 047 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.
AT a meeting with the Cooktown Amateur Turf Club on January 29 this year, the Mayor Peter Scott, CEO Steve Wilton and council officers discussed the continued future use of the racecourse for community events such as the annual agricultural show. Benson Wiseman’s stolen Audi sedan was crashed and written off by the offender in an accident on the Endeavour Valley Road on January 18. Photo submitted.
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We were very fortunate with the large number of very high quality photos this week, it was extremely difficult to pick a winner. Photographers now have until 5pm next Monday, March 17 to submit their entries for the next stage of the competition. Jacynta’s winning entry will be printed and displayed in a gallery the IGA has prepared in their store.
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This and other arising issues such as the gazettal of foreshore areas throughout the shire and the 100 per cent increase in pool fees for school students’ swimming lessons by council will be discussed along with updates from both community and council on issues and concerns already tabled at the next meeting of the Cook Shire Community Action Group to be held at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre on Saturday, March 15 at 2pm.
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Lion-sized injection for the community MEMBERS and guests at the February Endeavour Lions Club meeting were told the organisation injected almost $100,000 into the Cooktown community last year. And along the way, one of its members, Bob Norris, shared the Cook Shire Citizen of the Year award at this year’s Australia Day ceremony. Club Secretary Michael Czarnecki said the club and its members’ commitment to the community was “massive” for one the size of Cooktown. “Without going into specifics, we spent $27,000 on donations, $20,000 on sponsorship/ projects and $10,500 on raffles (prizes),” he said. “Then there was $8000 on fund raising functions and $3000 on lucky tickets.” Of those amounts, individual beneficiaries of the club’s benevolence included: the annual Bert Mason Award, which this year amounted to $3000; the Endeavour Lions Award of $2000; $2000 donated to the Endeavour Christian College and $25,000 to the Skate Park.
Our Motto: We Serve
Lions Roar
Endeavour Lions Club President Tony Lickiss, Secretary Michael Czarnecki and member Jay Houghton before their meeting on Tuesday night. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. scooters was almost $5000. “But as they age, we are now trying to establish a maintenance fund of almost $5000 to $8000 per year.” Added to the above are two planned projects, which will see the club outlay about $6000.
Michael said added to the club’s list of expenses was maintenance to its ageing fleet of 12 mobility scooters.
“We’re planning on building two new bus shelters worth more than $5000, while our schools’ sponsorship will see new chess sets in both schools of a combined value of over $1000,” he said.
“We put 10 units (scooters) out into the community and have a couple as back-up for an emergency,” he said.
Not included in the estimation is the in-kind donations of time and expertise by the club’s members.
“Maintenance costs for the
“The list goes on and we are
a club that tries to get out and use our time in-kind, which is just priceless,” he said. “All funds are raised through the hard work and initiative of club members.” The meeting saw thanks given to businesses and locals who always show their support for activities and events. “A special thanks went out to the Cooktown Post Office and Cornett’s IGA Cooktown for their donations,” he said. “Also to our resident can crusher Ron, for his tireless efforts throughout the year. Along with the planned bus shelters, the club is also planning its involvement with this year’s ANZAC Day celebrations.
And there is also talk of the beloved cricket match making a return on that Saturday as well. In conclusion, Michael said the club is desperate for new and younger members who will give freely of their time as they are the only service club in Cooktown and would love to support the community more. Men and women interested in joining the club can contact Michael at: endeavourlions201@gamil.com to find out just how easy and rewarding being a Lions member can be.
PCYC saves the 2014 show from page 1
THREE Hope Vale men were sentenced to a total of 24 months imprisonment at last Thursday’s sittings of the Cooktown Magistrates Court for breaching domestic violence orders in three unrelated incidences. But none of them will serve their full term with parole periods set for each of them. The longest sentence of 12 months was dealt to a 43-year-old, but he will be eligible for release after serving four months. A nine-month sentence will only see a 29-yearold serve three months, with his parole eligibility coming up after that period, while the lightest sentence of three months will be shortened to 50 days, after which
the 24-year-old who received that sentence will also be eligible for parole. And in other court results, September was not a good month for three drivers who were intercepted and found to be driving with cannabis in their systems. One of them, a 28-year-old Rossville man was convicted and fined $300 and disqualified from driving for one month. Two visitors, one a 30-year-old Northern Territory man and the other, a 27-year-old Cairns woman were convicted and fined $400 and $300 respectively. They were each disqualified from driving for one month.
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of agricultural and horticultural exhibits.
“We’re very flexible, open to suggestions and looking for community input.
“This one-off event would be deemed as a Show Day and therefore the public holiday will remain,” he said.
“While it won’t be as big as last year’s, we think that ‘some’ show is better than ‘no’ show.”
Mayor Scott said council will remain true to its plans to develop the new show society group and confirmed the PCYC had offered their support to this aim also.
Without a confirmed date at this stage, but knowing it will be in August, Sgt Pratt said that with only five months to go, they were “time poor” with the period they have to put it all together. “We need as much community input ‘now’,” he said.
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“And we need volunteers putting their hands up ‘now’, so we can get the show on the road.”
What’s a show without a jumping castle? PCYC Cooktown has undertaken to run a mini-show this year and seen here are PCYC Manager Sergeant Howard Pratt and Branch Administration Officer Ali Ward in front of the centre’s own jumping castle. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
He said every aspect of what a show offers will be considered, but was quick to remind the
Cooktown Local News they have no financial resources to offer a “full-
blown” show. Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said he was very
happy with the PCYC approach to run an event that involves the showing
“Council feels the two projects will complement each other well, and we look forward to lots of community involvement in both PCYC’s event and the establishment of a new show society,” he said. For further information or to volunteer ideas and support, contact the PCYC on either 4069 5890 or by email: pcyccooktown@pcyc.org.au
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NEWS
Years of lobbying and road still not sealed
Around our SHIRE Shire buzzing with progress WELCOME to the first “Around our Shire”. This fortnightly column is where your elected Cook Shire councillors will be able to provide information and updates to the community on a rotating basis. To kick us off, we’d like to express our delight in how well the shire is doing and let you know about some of our recent achievements. Firstly, on behalf of Cook Shire Council we’d like to congratulate Cornetts IGA in Cooktown for the swag of trophies they collected at a recent company awards presentation. Renovations have offered a considerable increase in the quality and quantity of items offered and we look forward to seeing these upgrades continue. Positive feedback from the Cooktown and Cape York Business Conference has been overwhelming. The high calibre of speakers on offer really highlighted some key issues we face here in the Far North and some great methods of moving ahead to become more sustainable and innovative in how we approach these challenges. Cooktown is a real buzz word in Cairns and abroad. People are talking about us and how well we are doing in terms of sustainability and economic growth. Building Approvals are at an all-time high in Cook Shire with the total value of approvals to date (this financial year) at over $17M, up $6M from the same time in 2013 – an incredible investment value into our region. The new boat ramp and floating pontoon, upgrades to the Wharf, foreshore reclamation and new sea pool in Cooktown; the final stages of sealing
works to Ayton via the Rossville/Bloomfield Road; and the $210M Commonwealth funding package for Cape York roads infrastructure, are all examples of progress and improved lifestyle for our wider community. Families are growing with some 30-plus mothers from the area expected to give birth by the end of March. Cooktown is becoming more and more liveable as increased services and infrastructure in health, employment and education are transforming the town into a real ‘hub’ for the region. Up in the north of the shire, Coen is a shining light of community collaboration and selfresilience. The bi-monthly Coen News is an excellent publication that highlights all the good work and activity being undertaken. Locals are aware of how vulnerable they can become, especially during the wet season. Store owners have taken steps to increase their stock holding capacity to better service the community during these uncertain times. Local operators are urged to prepare for what is expected to be another bumper tourist season. After such great feedback in 2013 and the subsequent continuation of Cooktown’s RV-friendly status this year, we will see our businesses well occupied and streets bustling with life. Lastly, we would like to remind everyone that we are still in our traditional cyclone season and severe weather is not out off the radar just yet. Keep vigilant to weather warnings and contact council for further information.
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OUTRAGED Endeavour Valley Road users are asking that after at least 15 years of lobbying, just what does it take to get the road fully sealed between Cooktown and Hope Vale. School bus driver Debbie Keeble said she was livid she was forced to negotiate some parts of the road which is riddled with ruts, corrugations, pot holes and craters. “Twice a day, five times a week, which amounts to about 40 kids a day I have to drive that road between Cooktown and Hope Vale,” she said. “Then there are two other school bus services that go all the way to Hope Vale, while Des (Hale) does his runs too.” Debbie said she retained the minutes and correspondence from the Endeavour Valley Action Group, which refers to lobbying to different levels of government since about 1999. “I just don’t understand why it’s taken so long and still nothing’s been done,” she said. “We’re sick of waiting!” she said. She said recent grading of some parts of the road has left it slushy after recent rain. “It’s dangerous, with the bus sliding all over the road, it’s putting lives at risk,” she said. And if that’s not enough, there are sections of the road on which the shoulders are falling away. “You can’t pass a truck there, because to go over to the side will see you fall off,” she said. Highlighting the amount of money spent on roads elsewhere, she asked why, with Endeavour Valley Road being flat and with only a few culverts and gullies, why it cannot be fixed soon. And she posed the question: “It’s a wonder the buses don’t fall apart?”
Pot holes that morph into road craters leave drivers with no where to go on the Endeavour Valley Road. Photos: DEBBIE KEEBLE.
Deep ruts on an uphill section of Endeavour Valley Road.
A slushy, slippery Endeavour Valley Road after recent rain following grading and filling.
This photo shows an Endeavour Valley Road crater to be five inches deep, with two inches of water in it. Well, on Monday, for the first time in his driving career, Endeav-
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spring on his bus. “Today it was just the spring, but I go through tyres like you wouldn’t believe,” he said. “I have to replace the front tyres at least every three months.” Des travels the road four times daily, transporting up to 200 passengers a week between Cooktown and Hope Vale. In full agreement with Debbie on the state of the road, he expanded by saying he is forced to drive in second gear for about 10 kilometres. “Sometimes slower than that,” he said. “And some of the pot holes are so deep, I have to come to a complete stop to go through them.” On the issue of the government’s long-term road funding strategy he said, “It’s about time they had a short-term strategy.” Member for Cook David Kempton said RoadTek maintains the 10 kilometre gravel section of Endeavour Valley Road in the safest possible condition, including regular maintenance grades. “Most recently, RoadTek commenced grading the unsealed section last week, however, the work had to be halted due to wet weather,” Mr Kempton said. “Crews were back on site on Monday, March 10, and grading is expected to be completed shortly. “When complete, this work will improve travelling conditions for all road users. “This is the third time the unsealed section has been graded since September, 2013. “Transport and Main Roads and I are working with Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council and Cook Shire Council to identify regional priorities for future funding.”
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Endeavour announces its new school leaders ENDEAVOUR Christian College inducted its 2014 School Leaders in a special ceremony at the school on Monday morning. Students in Year 6 were eligible for selection to represent the Junior School as leaders and Year 7/8 students were eligible for selection to represent the Secondary School as its leaders. Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott, his wife Sayah, Deputy Mayor Penny Johnson and Endeavour’s “Adopt-a-Cop”, Constable Dan Whitling, assisted in the presentation of the leadership badges.
Elected as Junior School Leaders are Aiden Ceaser (Student Welfare), Damien Walker (Junior School Captain), Kiana Michael (Junior School Captain), Taige Pipia (Student Welfare) and Otto Basson (Student Welfare), while the Senior School leaders are Harison Stroppe (Secondary School Captain), Ethan Wilkin (Student Welfare), Beau Johnson (Student Welfare), Jeneen Clark (Student Welfare), Cameron Johnson (Student Welfare)and Chelsea Cantarella (Secondary School Captain).
Endeavour Christian College’s Junior School Leaders: (from front left) Aiden Ceaser (Student Welfare), Damien Walker (Junior School Captain), Kiana Michael (Junior School Captain), Taige Pipia (Student Welfare) and Otto Basson (Student Welfare) with (from back left) Jannie Basson (Principal), Penny Johnson (Deputy Mayor), Constable Dan Whitling (Adopt-a-Cop) and Mayor Peter Scott. Photos: LOUISE BASSON.
Mayor Peter Scott talked about the fact that all students are leaders in their own right. “A Preppie looking out for another Preppie is showing great leadership,” said Mayor Scott. “Another important aspect to keep in mind, is that there are good and bad leaders in this world. “Students elected as leaders at Endeavour Christian College will be successful and influential leaders to the school community.” Principal Jannie Basson said
that character and hard work are essential for anyone who wants to lead. He said that studies on what make a good leader unanimously concluded that great leaders do have two qualities in common: passion to serve others and resilience against great challenges. “For this reason, student leaders are called ‘Student Welfare Leaders’,” he said. “As such, newly-elected leaders will ensure the welfare of others, leading by example and tending to the needs of their fellow students.”
Endeavour Christian College’s Senior School Leaders: (from front left) Harison Stroppe (Secondary School Captain), Ethan Wilkin (Student Welfare), Beau Johnson (Student Welfare), Jeneen Clark (Student Welfare), Cameron Johnson (Student Welfare) and Chelsea Cantarella (Secondary School Captain) with (from back left) Jannie Basson (Principal), Penny Johnson (Deputy Mayor), Constable Dan Whitling (Adopt-a-Cop), and Mayor Peter Scott.
NEWS
Suicide bereavement workshop organised for Cooktown THE needs of people who are bereaved by suicide will be the focus of a “Pathways to Care” workshop being organised by FNQ StandBy Response Service next Friday, March 21. The workshop will be held at the PCYC Cooktown Events Centre from 10am until 3pm. Key community response services and groups will meet to establish an effective, co-ordinated, community response plan to provide early intervention and ongoing support to families, friends and associates bereaved through suicide. The plan will be developed by enlisting participation in the StandBy Response Service Referral Pathways program. The workshop will be followed by an afternoon session called “Crossing the River”, which equips service providers and community caregivers with basic suicide bereavement intervention skills. StandBy FNQ co-ordinator Mandy Klisze-
wski said it was important for a clear pathway to exist for bereaved people to access and receive support. “People who have experienced the trauma of losing a friend or loved one to suicide are not always able to articulate their need or may require different types of support at different times,” Ms Kliszewski said. “These workshops will ensure that all parties involved are clear about their roles and are able to offer co-ordinated support services which will not only provide much needed support, but will also assist in preventing further suicidal behaviour. “They will also ensure participants leave with the confidence to provide basic suicide bereavement intervention skills.” For further information about the workshops or the StandBy Response Service, contact Mandy Kliszewski on either 0459 299 147 or mandy.kliszewski@ uccommunity.org.au
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RESIDENTS might remember concerns in November last year that the big mango trees in the front of the Cooktown hospital grounds were doomed to be culled.
ceived advice direct from the hospital staff that gardens in the entire hospital grounds are undergoing pruning or being removed for preparation and safety during the cyclone season.
At that time, community outcry was so loud and strong, Member for Cook David Kempton was asked to intervene, which he did and was told that for safety reasons, the big trees would be pruned.
“Some of the branches were hanging over footpaths, which is unacceptable on hospital grounds,” Mr Kempton said.
Well last week, they got their pruning, which left many outraged at the severity of the action, with disgusted comments flying backwards and forwards on social media sites and a major subject for discussion at Saturday’s markets. While the deed was done, Mr Kempton was contacted for an explanation of the hospital’s action. He said that he had re-
“I understand the hospital received advice from a professional arborist on what trees needed to be pruned or removed and acted accordingly.”
We will be Re-Opening on Tuesday, March 11 One of Cooktown Hospital’s mango trees as it was in November 2013. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.
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Mr Kempton said while he sympathised with the community’s concerns, the safety of hospital patients, staff and the wider community had to come first. “I have been assured the trees will grow back bigger and better next year as a result of the pruning.”
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NEWS/COMMUNITY
Down in the dumps? You need a friendly gesture that’s like gold! Writers’ Corner
WE all, at some time in our lives, experience the feeling of being “down in the dumps” and need
cheering up. This is when a friendly gesture can be like gold! Have you written an account of a kind deed? Email your words for our column, to either: thekellers@bigpond.com or editor@cooktownlocalnews.com.au or post them to: PO Box 645, Cooktown, 4895. Dianne Keller Cooktown Writers’ Group.
“The Sad Heart” My heart is sad today; Feet walk a weary mile; Tears from my eyelids stray And lips no longer smile. I’d treasure talk and tea And laughter, that glad drug. A friend would welcome be To give my heart a hug. By DIANNE KELLER
“Cheering Up”
Someone honked a horn in friendly fashion, My bright day was fast destroying itself, And, sweet on my lips, a smile almost With cruel pain and the ‘glums’ sat. winning the fight, The mean ache still nagged and But a friend called by and expressed tiresome tears lurked But good neighbours’ sunshine was concern peeping through. And I glimpsed good times almost in My day turned, though not rosy, palely sight. pink Then a raggedy grey dog lolloped by; And became, definitely, no longer blue! By DIANNE KELLER. Paused on his way for a pat and a chat.
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StandBy “Pathways to Care” Bereavement Workshop Local community support for those bereaved through suicide “Pathways to Care" Workshop Purpose ● To establish an effective coordinated community response plan to provide early intervention and ongoing support to families, friends and associates bereaved through suicide by enlisting participation in the StandBy Response Service Referral Pathways Program ● To showcase the StandBy Response Service and provide comprehensive understanding of the StandBy model for collaborative community care ● To increase understanding about suicide bereavement through the contribution of local responders ● To increase individual and community capacity for the care and well-being of those bereaved by suicide
Date: Friday 21st March, 2014 Time: 10.00am-3.00pm Venue: Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) 3 May Street, Cooktown Facilitators: Mandy Kliszewski & Melissa Andrews RSVP: Friday March, 14th,2014 mandy.kliszewski@uccommunity.org.au
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A diver prepares to assist with renovations to Cooktown’s Wharf. Photo: SARAH HENDERSON. DIVERS engaged in concreting around three new piles as part of Cooktown’s Wharf renovations had completed their task by Monday. Their contribution will further stabilise the new pilings, now they will be filled with concrete by Cook Shire Council. Work on the planned renovations started about a fortnight ago, with the removal of the existing pilings on the floating pontoon. Council had become aware the pilings had deteriorated, with their positioning in a sub-optimal location causing ongoing expensive repairs. Heavy machinery al-
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ready in the vicinity of the site, was used to install new composite fibre piles. These piles have the benefit of being strong like steel with the flexibility of timber, but are also completely impervious to harsh marine environmental conditions and have a design life in excess of 100 years. Total upgrade works to the Wharf will cost approximately $850,000, of which $640,000 is being contributed by the The Department of Transport and Main Roads. Once completed, Cook Shire Council will then own the facility moving into the future and be responsible for all ongoing maintenance.
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Local women ‘inspired’ for children’s cause TRUE to Saturday’s International Women’s Day theme of “Inspire”, local ladies showed an inspired response to the cause, with $4000 raised for the benefit of the under-privileged and orphaned children of Rothi Island, which is just off Kupung, Indonesia. Contrary to the misconception that functions such as that held at the Bowls Club, International Women’s Day was not only for career women, with ladies from all walks of life rallying to the cause to enjoy the day’s frivolities. One of the organisers, Karen Olsen, said it was a great turnout, with the $4000 raised equating to 40 million rupiah on Rothi. “We must extend a big thank
you to all the ladies who came,” she said. “What a great day! “Special thanks to all those who helped because without them it would not have happened. “The Tipsy Gypsies keep on going, they are great, Dan for the music and the Bollywood dancers.” Entertainment for the day also included a talk from the Beat-it ladies, Chanelle and Sandy and a fashion parade. “Thanks to the models and Debra from Peony Rose, we loved the fashions,” she said. “And to top the day off, there were the ‘Village People’ performing YMCA – that certainly got the afternoon bubbling.” Winner of the major raffle prize, seven-days’ accommodation at a
bed and breakfast in Bali, was Jack Adams, who has since generously donated it to the Friends of the Foundation for them to use in their fundraising endeavours. Karen said Cooktown continued to amaze her with their generosity when a fundraising even is organised. She said the list of individual sponsors, businesses and groups was too big to mention, but without their donations and commitment to the day, it would never have happened. “Saturday’s function was such a big success, I’m unsure if we can better it next year, but I’m sure we will,” she grinned. More photos see page 11
Alex Poberay and Sarah Martin enjoying the International Women’s Day function at the Bowls Club.
Eyes will be opened at Dreaming Track meeting
CAPE York and all of its 137,000 kilometres of mystery will ultimately be unveiled to the tourism industry in a 20year project titled, “Dreaming Track”. But contrary to its name, the Dreaming Track will in fact be a series of unique tourism experiences, which will be owned and operated by Traditional Owners from Mossman through to the tip. And with the project set to be started at Black Mountain in April, where better to hold a public information meeting than at the Lions Den this Saturday, March 15 from 11.30am to 1.30pm. However, project officer Howard Ludwig said the Dreaming Track will be of great benefit to the whole of Cape York, not just Traditional Owners. “Just some of the unique tours that are being considered at this stage include walking tours, motor bike tours, quad bike tours and survival tours,” he said. “The options are endless, with many business opportunities available to a variety of people, towns and communities throughout the Cape.” Mr Ludwig said business projections suggested that by 2035, the Dreaming Track will generate tourism expenditure $11.5
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milion per annum above the status quo. He said the Dreaming Track will create significant demand for employment. “It is estimated that by year 2020, there will be 125 full-time equivalent (FTE) Indigenous jobs and more than 60 FTE indirect jobs,” he said. “The additional jobs created will generate savings through reduction in direct welfare pay-
ments in the region - estimated at $17-34 million over the 30 year period, and there will be additional savings in health, justice and other social services through improved well-being amongst Indigenous people of Cape York.” Light refreshments will be served at the function. For further information, contact Harold Ludwig on 0428 946 103.
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Do you know how plastic is recycled in Cook Shire? All plastic containers disposed of in recycling skip bins or trailers are brought to Cooktown Waste Transfer Station for sorting. Plastic bottles are sorted manually. We separate plastics by their type. Our staff also remove all the bottle caps. You are welcome to come and check out the process. Unfortunately we have a high contamination rate and lots of plastic must be thrown out.
Please make sure that containers you want to recycle are empty and rinsed. Please also remove all the bottle caps and place them into recycling bins and trailers separately. Please also keep in mind that plastic and rubber toys, plastic furniture, glasses, dishes etc ARE NOT RECYCLABLE, so don’t put them into recycling containers but place them into your rubbish bins. After plastics have been sorted by type, they are then baled. Once we have collected 20 bales of plastic it’s taken to Cairns recycling agents. Cook Shire currently recycles approximately 6 tonnes of plastic annually.
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Isaac Brown, the first Cook Shire Clerk. Photos submitted.
Those were the days, but what next? WAY back in the mists of time, when the new sun shone on our fruitful reef and verdant shore, our land echoed with the tread of giants. Wise and thoughtful beings, philosopher kings, leaders and protectors of their folk, who understood what is needed to keep their people prosperous and happy. Those were the days! And you know what? I can just about remember them. Halcyon days, times to treasure and tell our grand kids about. I can picture myself, next time they come up from Melbourne, pouring them orange juice and saying, “I know you won’t believe me, but until last year, Cooktown used to have a show every year”. Hard to believe isn’t it? In fact, I remember last year’s show as being wonderful. So busy, so many people enjoying themselves. Horses and kids, fire-eaters and flying motor bikes, tasty
Asian food and humble (ie boring) Aussie pies. It all worked so well that people were openly going around saying “You know what I think of the shire, but this time they have actually done something ‘really’ good”. Alas, those days are gone. Perhaps the shire was so shocked at the success and popularity of their efforts, they have had to go into therapy. But at least they have left us with a plan for the future. In April, the State Minister for Waste Disposal, Prisons and Country Affairs will send up a delegation (for which he will charge a small fortune in necessary expenses) to get down to the hard work of providing a substitute show. There will be meetings, and everyone is invited to attend. We will learn about regulations affecting gathering of more than two Queenslanders in a public place and all the necessary permits, covering
areas such as air traffic exclusion zones, antiterrorist provisions, supervision and inspection of farriers, avalanche protection measures, insurance against volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, control of feral beekeepers (polite ones might not need permits) and a multitude more.
Or perhaps we can simply beg our elected representatives to run a proper country show, with pets, vegetables, pickles and home brewing competitions. An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent.
The process of temptation From the Pulpit 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 MANY people act as if there’s no defence against temptation. At the first hint of desire, they throw their hands up and give in. What they fail to recognise is that enticement is a process, and processes can be short-circuited at any stage. Temptation usually begins in the mind, where we live out an active fan-
tasy life. By this, I mean that the human mind has the capacity to create entire conversations and experiences out of nothing. Through fantasy, we can enjoy something without ever bringing it into the real world. And people often think that since it isn’t real, it’s harmless. This is simply not true. The world of imagination can lead to a downward spiral of enslavement. Over time, fantasy becomes boring, and one feels a need for more gratifying fulfillment. Ultimately, our thoughts are so wrapped around the one temptation that it seems impossible to think of anything else. When that happens, our mind is held captive by the desire. And whenever our life becomes intently
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If anyone is still interested in having a show, the shire will nominate two youngsters for a Uuniversity course in Show Management in Brisbane, with the ambitious aim of restarting the Cooktown Show by 2020.
focused on anything other than God, we are trapped. Because the process of temptation starts with our thinking, it can be difficult to escape. No matter where we go or what we do, we’ll never be able to outrun our own mind. We can, however, disrupt the process by filling our head with God’s word. As we continually feed our imagination a hearty diet of scripture, the word will go to work against the tempting fantasy. The Bible is powerful - trust it to set you free from the pressure of temptation. God bless ya heaps! Have an awesome week. Pastor Wayne Brennan Cooktown Community Church.
Researched by M. SCULLY Late in 2013, the Cooktown Historical Society was given a copy of a letter that was sent to Mrs M. Parsons of Maytown from Adrian Davies of Perth. The letter was dated October 29, 1926. The following is a reproduction of extracts from that letter. Please note that the terminology and expressions are that of the letter’s author and not of the Historical Society. “Dear Mrs Parsons, Your welcome letter duly arrived. It was just a piece of luck spotting that family group of yours in a paper that my family have been subscribing to for a number of years. To begin with, I have been in this part of the continent since 1894 and have met very few Queenslanders, although I am in a position to run into most of the community. I have had ten trips to Queensland in the past 32 years and while in your capital have not been able to get the slightest information respecting the Palmer. My father, J. J. Davies, was the Government Mining Surveyor on the Palmer from 1887 to 1894. I arrived with him in Maytown at the age of eleven - the rest of my family including my mater, two sisters and my brother Tom arriving some six months later. We, that is, my father and I stayed at the Prince of Wales hotel (kept by Mr Henry Ahlers) for a few weeks and then proceeded to Limestone which was the hub of the universe on the
Tam Gee. field. When our family finally settled down at Maytown, it was in a house in Leslie St formally owned by Doctor Quealy, who had lived there until the end of 1893.Of course, this will perhaps not interest you much, but your husband will probably recognise the house, as his father who I think was Mr Billy Parsons, who had teams running between Maytown and the Laura, occupied the house next door, which was owned by Mr Angus MacDonald. Angus was the previous town clerk of Maytown and he married a Miss Howard. When he left the Palmer Issac Brown took up his duties as the Lord Mayor of the City. Breaking away from this strain and getting back to our school days after a lapse of 39 years (a lifetime), the first school master that I remember was Mr H. S. Brown. The school had a muster of about sixty students coming from the Ida, the Queen and Maytown. My brother, myself, Bennie and Heber Denman, Alice Thompson and Maud Clif-
ford were in the head class, and I think your husband must have been there at that time. Amongst others who attended that school who he must know were little Tom Davis, whose father kept the hotel near the Hann Divisional Board, which you describe as the Town Hall. It was the nearest hotel at the Junction of Butcher’s Creek and the Palmer River. He was called Little Tom as to distinguish him from my brother. There was also Ernie Franks from Palmerville who used to stay at Mrs Seidel’s hotel when he was at school. Your husband will remember Tom Anderson from the Ida. He was the best athlete on the fields and, when I beat him at the school’s picnic for the first time, he sat down and cried. He would also remember Wallie Dimes, the Cliffords of the Criterion Hotel and last but not least Piouke Gee Kee, the son of the Chinese storekeeper. When we first went up to Maytown, the Gold Warden was Howard St George and after him came Mr A. R. Macdonald who was afterwards Under Secretary for Mines in Brisbane. The Post Master General was the wellknown little Sydney George Pegus who had a family nearly as large as yours (in numbers). The Warden’s court used to be the Post Office previously (until one was purpose built) and it was quite an event when Old Brady with his Cobb & Co arrived with the mail once a fortnight. I suppose the old coach has outlived its usefulness?”
To be continued.
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NIGHT OUT @ the Sovvy
The Three Musketeers, Sarah Henderson, Rachael Pritchard and Lee Greaves.
Margaret and John Dessman with Cathy and Doug Jene.
Rudi Hoessinger and Samantha De Waal.
Anyah Francois with mum Kariem.
Dan Kerridge and Jim Fay.
Gail Geier and Glenn Bradley.
Janelle Bassani, Paige Nicolaou and Beaudeane Bird.
Kiera Robertson and Denise Delaney.
Tiger and Shadow.
Rick Cowe joined Kaz Went for a photo.
Julia McDonald with Kiah Johnstone.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY @ the Bowls Club
Alison Price and Deirdre Murphy.
Tegwyn Leadbetter, Tracey Zahnleiter and Rebecca Kendray.
Cooktown Combined Dance Group’s Ramneek Kaur performed a stirring Bollywood dance routine at Saturday’s International Women’s Day function at the Bowls Club. Krys Waugh and Chanelle Oldaker.
Rosalyn Jerome, Fe Domen and Cindy Mallari.
Able to grab a quick couple of minutes for a photo during International Women’s Day activities at the Bowls Club on Saturday afternoon were some of the organisers: (from left) Alex Poberay, Pat Gibbins, Karen Olsen, Lindy Ririhenna, Jo Stevenson and Meredith Iskob.
Sue Steffensen, Kathleen Dukes and Merle O”Doherty.
Maureen Miller, Sayah Scott and Barbara Hay.
Rebekah Crowther, Lina Graves and Ellen Jones.
Maureen Roberts and Alison Booker.
Sue Clark and Kim Giese.
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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: “Wildcats” (M s,l) 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 Football: Brisbane Broncos Vs North Queensland Cowboys 9:30 Football: South Sydney Rabbitohs Vs Manly Sea Eagles 11:30 Movie: “Every Which Way But Loose” (M v,s,l) - Clint Eastwood stars as an easygoing trucker with a loyal primate companion and a talent for fighting--which earns him money on the side as well as more than a few enemies--while he roams the American Southwest in search of the woman he loves. 1:50 Movie: “Times Square” (M a,l) - A modern generation gap story about a 13 year old girl who learns about life on her own when she teams up with a defiant anti-social child of the streets. 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: “First Shot” (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 Better Homes And Gardens 6:30 Football: Collingwood Vs Fremantle 10:00 Movie: “Good Morning Vietnam” - When the U.S. Army engages irreverent, nonconformist radio deejay Adrian Cronauer, it unleashes a secret, if unpredictable, weapon: laughter. Cronauer blasts the formerly serene, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humour and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him, but the top brass is up in arms. 12:30 Desperate Housewives 1:40 Celebrity Juice 2:30 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 Inspector Rex: Ice Time (Part 2) 2:30 NITV News Week In Review 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 Madhur Jaffrey’s Curry Nation 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Coast: The Riddle Of The Tides 8:35 Henry Viii’s Enforcer: The Rise And Fall Of Thomas Cromwell 9:35 As It Happened 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Feed 11:30 Movie: “At A Glance” (M l,n,s,v) - In Italian. When art critic Pietro Lulli brings his significantly younger companion Gloria to an exhibition, he doesn’t realise that her admiration of the work by struggling sculptor Adrian will have such a lasting effect on her. The two immediately hit it off and Gloria soon becomes Adrian’s companion. 1:40 Movie: “Kurt Wallender: The Courier” (M n,v,l,d) 3:20 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage 10:30 Rage Guest Programmer 11:30 Australian Story 12:00 The Next Big Thing 1:00 Father Brown: The Devil’s Dust 2:00 Movie: “Best Of The Badmen” (PG) 3:30 Movie: “Slaughter Trail” (PG) 5:00 Walk On The Wild Side 5:30 Devil Island: Devil Dynasty 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Hello Birdy: Travellers 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin 8:20 Midsomer Murders - A series of murders in Midsomer St Claire seem to be inspired by macabre images on a medieval fresco recently discovered in the church crypt. But who is responsible and why? 9:50 The Mystery Of A Hansom Cab: Based on the novel by Fergus Hulme in which a man is murdered in 19th century Melbourne. The investigation uncovers a trail of secrets and scandal spreading from opium dens and brothels to the cream of society. 11:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 12:05 Rage Guest Programmer 5:00 Rage / 5:30 Paralympic Highlights
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 10:00 Danoz Direct 11:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 12:00 The Middle 12:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 4:00 The Bottom Line 4:30 South Aussi With Cosi 5:00 Your 4x4 5:30 Getaway 6:00 National News Saturday 7:00 The Block: Fans Vs Faves Unlocked - Join Shelley Craft and see all the funniest behind the scenes from another week of renovating. See how the kitchens are progressing and get the inside scoop from judges Neale, Shaynna and Darren. 7:40 TBA 9:40 Movie: “Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows” (M v) - Sherlock Holmes is back with his sidekick Dr. Watson. They once again join forces to outwit and bring down an adversary that even has Sherlock doubting himself, the cunning Professor Moriarty. 12:15 Movie: “Mirrors” (AV v,h,l) 2:20 Movie: “Divine Madness” (M l,s) 4:00 Brand Developes 5:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo / 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Saturday Disney 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 12:00 TBA 1:00 Movie: “Pixel Perfect” (G) Roscoe is a typical teenager who attends school, is tech-savvy and enjoys listening to his best friend, Samantha’s band. When the band flounders because they don’t have the right image, Roscoe experiments with some technology and concocts a holographic star named ‘Loretta Modern’ for the band. With Samantha’s musical talents and Loretta fronting the band, they become an overnight sensation. 3:00 TBA 5:30 Gold Coast Vs Richmond 10:00 TBA 2:00 Desperate Housewives: Susan must decide whether she will comply with her art teacher’s request, and Gaby finds herself without parent volunteers for her first outing as president of the PTA. 3:00 Harry’s Practice 3:30 It’s Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: Belly Blasting Supplements - Get answers to your health questions from Dr Oz and other leading doctors, hospitals, associations and authors.
5:00 World News 1:00 The Emperor’s Secret Garden 2:05 Lenny Henry: Finding Shakespeare 3:00 Steve Schapiro: An Eye On American Icons 4:00 A Season At The Juillard School New York 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 5:35 Treasures Decoded 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Great Serengeti 8:30 The Story Of The Jews 9:30 Movie: “Rampart” (MA s,l) - Sandy George presents this Australian premiere film as part of SBS’s American Indie Season: Los Angeles, 1999. Vietnam vet and Rampart Precinct cop Dave Brown is the last of the renegade law enforcers, working to take care of his family and struggling for his own survival. Brown is dedicated to doing “the people’s dirty work” and asserting his own unique brand of justice. 11:30 Movie: “Priceless” (M l) - In French. 1:25 Diary Of A Teenage Nudist 2:25 Movie: “Ricky” (M s,l,n) - In French. 4:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 Rage 7:30 Asia Pacific Focus 8:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 Paralympic Highlights 11:00 Australian Story 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Compass 2:00 Doc Martin 3:00 Art Of Germany: A Divided Land 4:00 Sunday Arts: Big Ideas 5:10 Father Brown: The Devils Dust 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Compass: Joanna Lumley The Search For Noah’s Ark: Part 2 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Richard Hammond Builds A Universe 8:30 Rake 9:30 Waking The Dead: Harbinger (Part 2) 10:20 Wallander: Firewall 11:50 Movie: “For A Few Dollars More” (M a,v) - The ‘Man With No Name’ teams up with equally lethal Colonel Mortimer in pursuit of a sadistic killer and his band of desperadoes. 2:00 Movie: “Macao” (PG) 3:25 Richard Hammond Builds A Universe 4:30 Catalyst 5:00 Gardening Australia / 5:30 Collectors
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Financial Review Sunday 10:30 Wide World Of Sports 11:30 Sunday Footy Show 1:30 Broncos Insider 2:00 2014 Intrust Supercup 4:00 Football: Gold Cost Titans Vs Wests Tigers 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 7:40 60 Minutes 8:40 Fat Tony & Co 9:40 Person Of Interest 10:40 Love Child: As Kings Cross is invaded by soldiers on R&R leave from the Vietnam War, Joan helps Viv track down her brother. After losing her baby, Annie’s life spirals out of control until she is rescued by an unlikely guardian angel. 11:40 Who Gets The Last Laugh? 12:10 Financial Review Sunday 12:40 What Would You Do? 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Brand Developers 4:00 Good Morning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:00 Sunday Night 9:00 Downton Abbey 10:00 Castle: Almost Famous / Murder Most Fowl 1:00 Hannibal: Coquilles - The team tracks a killer who is turning his victims into ‘angels’. As the hunt continues, Jack must juggle the investigation with the realization that his wife has terminal cancer. 1:00 Dr Oz 3:00 NBC Today - International news and weather including interviews with newsmakers in the world of politics, business, media, entertainment and sport. 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 Cycling Central 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Football Asia 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Wainwright Walks 5:30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita Bitesize 7:35 Lost Worlds: The Vikings 8:35 I, Human. 9:30 There’s Something About Patrick 10:30 Movie: “The Good Life” (M l,n,s) In Spanish. A thoughtprovoking depiction of life in the Chilean city of Santiago, following four characters who struggle to reach their goals, but each of them obtains something unexpected and different from what they wanted. 12:20 Movie: “A Short Stay In Switzerland” (MA a) - Just after losing her husband to a fatal neurological condition, Dr Anne Turner is diagnosed with a similar illness. So she plans to end her life herself. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Landline 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? 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 Monroe 12:25 Parliament Question Time 1:25 Movie: “Hell Is For Heroes” (M v) 3:05 Movie: “Fort Apache” (G) 5:30 Eggheads
6:00 Today 9:00 Danoz Direct 9:30 Brand Developers 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Movie: “Oranges and Sunshine” (M a,l) 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 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:40 Love Child 9:40 TBA 11:40 Partners: Sperm Und Drang 12:05 Oh Sit! A high-stakes, musical chairs competition, in which 12 thrill-seekers race head-to-head through five physically demanding obstacle course-style eliminations as they each compete to claim a chair - all to the sounds of a live band. 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: “Patricia Cornwell: The Front” (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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:45 Revenge: Surrender 9:45 How I Met Your Mother: Unpause 10:15 How I Met Your Mother: The Drunk Train / No Pressure 11:10 TBA 11:40 Talking Footy 12:40 Parks And Recreation: Pawnee Commons 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 The Royal Jewels 2:05 Battle Castle 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Farm Fixer 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Idris Elba: King Of Speed 8:35 Stephen Hawking’s Future Universe 9:30 Housos 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Clown: Casa Tua - Mia forces Frank to get his sperm count checked. Complications including a children’s DVD, a porn movie and a furious Iben ensues. Meanwhile, Casper finds a pregnancy test in the kitchen and after disbanding the idea that Frank could have placed it there, he moves on to find the guilty party. 12:00 Shorts On Screen 12:40 Derren Brown: The Heist 1:35 William Shatner’s Weird Or What? 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight
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: “My Fellow Americans” (M l) 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 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:40 The Big Bang Theory: The Occupation Recalibration 9:10 The Big Bang Theory: The Decoupling Fluctuation 9:40 2 Broke Girls: And The Married Man Sleepover 10:10 2 Broke Girls: And The Pastry Porn 10:40 Two And A Half Men: Cab Fare And A Bottle Or Penicillin 11:10 Two And A Half Men: Thanks For The Intercourse 11:40 Weeds: Une Mère Que J’aimerais Baiser 12:10 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: “ATF” (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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 11:45 Smash: The Song - Derek calls in help for a special event, but Jimmy’s pride might get in the way of a huge opportunity Karen orchestrates for him and Kyle. Peter challenges Julia’s pride as they continue to work together. Meanwhile, Ronnie struggles to assert her independence from a powerful mother, as Eileen finds herself at a moral crossroads with huge ramifications for ‘Bombshell.’ 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 One Born Every Minute 2:50 Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize 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 Food Safari 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Queen Victoria’s Children 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Killing: In Danish. The body of a female lawyer is found in a Copenhagen park. Shortly after, an ex-soldier who served in Afghanistan is savagely killed. Are the murders linked? Only one person can help: a stubborn, rebellious woman in her early forties, Detective Inspector Sarah Lund. Running parallel to the case, both the Minister of Justice and an escaped prisoner are also desperately searching for the murderer. 12:10 Art And Copy 1:45 My Asian Heart 2:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
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: “Death At A Funeral” (M a,d,n,s,l) 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 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 8:40 Inside Story 9:40 CSI: Boston Brakes 10:40 CSI: NY: Blood Actually - Mac and the team investigate three twisted tales of love on Valentine’s Day. (Josh Groban appears and sings “Happy in My Heartache). 11:40 TBA 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 10:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Sony Features: Borderline 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 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 TBA 8:45 The Blacklist: The world’s most wanted criminal mysteriously turns himself in and offers to help them hunt down the very men he’s spent his entire life protecting. 9:45 Chicago Fire: A Hell Of A Ride 10:45 TBA 11:45 Defiance: The Serpent’s Egg 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 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 Weatherwatch 8:05 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 My Family Feast 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve 8:35 One Born Every Minute 9:30 Lilyhammer 10:25 SBS World News Late 11:00 Movie: “Potiche” - In French. When her husband is taken hostage by his striking employees, a trophy wife takes the reins of the family business and proves to be a remarkably effective leader. However business and personal complications arrive in the form of her ex-lover, a former union leader. 12:50 Movie: “A Heart Elsewhere” (PG) - In Italian, English Subtitles. Nello is a sensitive and shy 35-year-old whose philandering father keeps encouraging him to seduce women. 2:45 Weatherwatch Overnight
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: “Big Shots” (M a,v) - Two completely different boys--a coddled white boy from the suburbs grieving the death of his father, and a tough, street-smart black boy--become friends and partners in crime during a quest to recover the suburban boy’s wristwatch after it is stolen by gang members in this coming-of-age story. 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 The Block: Fans Vs Faves 9:40 The NRL Footy Show 10:40 Fat Tony & Co 11:40 The AFL Footy Show 1:30 Extra 2:00 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: “Rapture” (M v,a,s) 2:00 The Daily Edition 3:00 The Chase 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Million Dollar Minute 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away 8:00 TBA 9:30 Tricked 10:30 Young, Lazy and Driving Us Crazy - Ten pampered young adults, who refuse to grow up or leave home, will be thrown into the big wide world, whether they like it or not. 11:30 Parks And Recreation 12:00 Dr Oz 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 2013/2014 8:00 Weatherwatch 8:05 World News 1:00 One Born Every Minute 2:50 Luke Lguyen’s Greater Mekong Bitesize 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 Island Feast With Peter Kuruvita 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mexican Fiesta With Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Gormet Farmer 8:30 Exploring China 9:35 The Escape Artist: Talented junior barrister Will Burton specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners, hence his nickname - the Escape Artist. 10:40 SBS World News Late 11:05 UEFA Champions League Highlights 11:35 Prophets Of Science Fiction 12:30 Liberal Rule 1:30 James May’s Toy Stories 2:00 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 1:00 Q&A 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:45 Little Crackers: Alan Davies 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foregin Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: Old Fossils 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 Hannah Gadsby’s OZ 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: “Mr Lucky” (PG) 3:15 Movie: “Suspicion” (PG) 4:50 Songs Of Praise / 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 One Plus One 11:30 Foreign Correspondent 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Hello Birdy 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:50 The Checkout 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Spicks And Specks 9:00 The Moodys: Baby Shower Blues 9:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg 10:00 The Wrong Mans 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:35 Hustle 12:35 Parliament Question Time 1:35 Movie: “Kitty Foyle” (PG) 3:25 Movie: “Shall We Dance” (PG) 5:30 Eggheads
THURSDAY 20
TUESDAY 18
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Janet King 2:00 At The Movies 2:30 As Time Goes By 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News 6:00 Paralympic Highlights 6:30 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House? 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Would I Lie To You? 8:30 The Doctor Blake Mysteries - When a second body is found in a coffin just before it is to be buried, Blake is on the case. He knew the victim and won’t let the matter rest until he has answers. 9:30 Line Of Duty - Arnott is convinced Gates played a part in Jackie’s disappearance. 10:30 Lateline 11:10 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 11:40 Rage 5:30 Paralympic Highlights
WEDNESDAY 19
FRIDAY 14
SBS
SATURDAY 15
7 CENTRAL
SUNDAY 16
IMPARJA
MONDAY 17
ABC
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 ABC News Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 1:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 1:30 The Checkout 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Bed Of Roses 4:00 New Tricks 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs 6:55 Clarke And Dawe 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The Checkout 8:30 Janet King: The Third Man 9:30 The School 10:20 Lateline 10:55 The Business 11:20 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 12:10 Parliament Question Time 1:10 The School 2:00 Songs Of Praise 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 1: Peel Thunder Vs East Perth 5:30 Eggheads
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CROSSWORD No. 189
SUDOKU No. 189
Your Lucky
Stars
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A longstanding friend could use a wardrobe update. Don’t be too critical of them. Instead, take them out for a shopping spree! Romance. You must be careful to consider your partner’s needs, even if they don’t express them directly to you. You may need to dig a little.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A friend’s negative comment may be more self-reflective than anything. Ask how they are doing this week. They may be struggling. Romance. Your keen sense of style will get you noticed by a member of the opposite sex. Keep up the good work because it’s working!
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) You may be surprised how quickly a new friendship becomes more demanding. You may not be ready for someone with so much energy. Romance. A person whom you have not seen for many months will suddenly be back in your life. Avoidance is not an option here.
FOR KIDS
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A colleague at work could cause problems. You will be seeing a lot of this person in the future, so try not to be too hard on them. Settle differences early to prevent trouble later. Romance. A new relationship will become more serious. You may find the pace a little daunting!
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) You may have more work to do than you realise. You cannot do it all by yourself and must find a way to get more support from your colleagues. Romance. Introducing your new partner to your friends could be overwhelming. Rest assured, they are going to love your mate.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
FINDWORD No. 189
Don’t let new ideas go to waste. While they may not be used immediately, they may create talk about similar projects at work. Romance. If you follow other people’s ideas you will get nowhere. You need to take control of your relationship and guide it where you want.
A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) You could easily get bogged down in phone calls and red-tape at work. Make sure that you focus your energy on what is important. Romance. Life is too short to spend it in a relationship you are not happy with. You may need to do some soul-searching later this week.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
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MUDDY RIVER
A flexible approach will help you to get what you want. Don’t let other people’s standards prevent you from looking at this from a fresh angle. Romance. Your mate may be holding you back from making serious personal progress. Try to get them on board and you’ll both succeed.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Your relationship with a person whom you depend on may be going through some ups and downs at the moment. Be there for them as much as you can. Romance. A potential mate could be waiting for you at a local shop, restaurant or market. Be on the lookout for them!
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) This is not a good time to try to make any changes in your work life. Those with authority are too busy to sit and listen to your ideas. Save them for another week. Romance. Your criteria may be set too high when looking for qualities in a mate. Create a new list and go forward.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. When life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming.
SOLUTIONS No. 189
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Make sure you can tell the difference between the things that you know are true and those that you just want to believe in. Romance. You may find yourself defining who you are by who your mate is. Avoid this pitfall and do your best to keep your own unique identity.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) You will probably not feel like going out anywhere. Have a quiet evening at home. In a few days you will be in a better mood. You could use a rest! Romance. Things may not be going as quick as you would like them to. Be patient and understanding of your partner.
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GARAGE SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE
FOR RENT
Gara g e S ale at T h e Boathouse - Saturday 15th March, 8am to noon. Lots of plants, books, baby clothing and items, and much more.
Cooktown Tennis Club AGM/General Meeting 27th March at The Italian Restaurant 5pm. Enquiries phone Jodi 0428 472 110. All welcome.
FOR RENT - New Renovation 3 BR half Duplex. $290 P/W. Central Location close to Hospital A/C in Bedrooms. Responsible Tenants need only apply. PH Mob 0438 106 108.
GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE - Saturday (15 March) 8am-5pm. J&B Singe, 21 Boundary Street. Fridge, freezer, furniture, camping gear, etc good condition.
FOR RENT AYTON modern, 1 brm, furnished house with small shed, stunning ocean views/private, close to shops and beach, pets ok, $240 per week. Working person preferred. Phone Roz 0447 883 490.
TOWING / TYRES
TOWING - TYRES - MECHANICAL OPEN 7 DAYS A 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
GARAGE SALE MASSIVE GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY 22nd March 18 Walker Street Cooktown. Furniture and white goods everything must go! 6.5kg Washing Machine, 4kg Dryer, 2 x 6 drawer chests, 4 x 3 drawer bed side tables, 2 x Queen mattresses with mattress topper and pine timber bed frames, TV unit, coffee table, office desk plus much more! Prices are negotiable considering reasonable offers only. Sale starts 8am Saturday 22nd. No early birds please. Phone 0417 622 655.
FOR LEASE Old Troncs depot, McIvor Road Ph: 4035 3636
FOR SALE
PHONE: 4069 6032
4 Brangus heifers, two year olds. Phone Greg 0467 658 512.
Flexible, quality child care in a safe, nurturing environment
TRADES COOKTOWN Skip Bins. Commercial and domestic rubbish removal and disposal. Ph 4069 5545 or 0408 772 361.
MOTELS
Cooktown Towing, Tyres & Mechanical Ferrari Street (behind Mobil S/S) Cooktown
Phone: 4069 5545 • Mobile: 0408 772 361
TREELOPPING
AAA CBD CBD CBD – Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments, 71 Lake Street, Cairns. Self catering, secure car parking, pool/gazebo, opp PO and Woolworths. Ph 07 4041 2350.
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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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PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL celebrant Kathleen Roberts. Naming Ceremonies, Marriages, Funeral Co-ordination. 4069 5004 or 0427 695 004
Cooktown Skip Bins Rubbish removal and disposal Ph: 4069 5545 or 0408 772 361
Quiz questions
1. In DNA, which base does guanine pair with? 2. Which chemical element in the periodic table has the symbol, Pb? 3. Does black tea contain more caffeine than green tea? 4. Romundina is thought to be one of the first fish to develop which feature? 5. True or false – metals expand when heated?
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Turtle Rescue
Yuku-Baja-Muliku Rangers are offering their services to assist with any sick or injured Marine Turtles found. We encourage contact with us at any time to implement a speedy recovery for these beautiful creatures to enable a better chance of rehabilitation.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Guest Speaker: David Graham - Far North Office Supplies - Atherton
6.30pm, Wednesday, March 19 at Nature’s PowerHouse
• Dinner supplied for financial members – Guests $20 per head • Drinks available for purchase • RSVP - 12/03/2014 - by email - cooktownchamber@gmail.com or phone - 0428 898 159
Proposed Development Have your say From: Indoor Entertainment To: Indoor Entertainment (Extension to Cooktown RSL) At: On: By:
127 Charlotte Street, Cooktown Lot 1 C179109 and Lot 2 C17973 Returned & Services League of Australia (Cooktown Sub Branch) C/- RPS Australia East Pty Ltd
07 4031 1336 web: www.rpsgroup.com.au Approval sought: Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Indoor Entertainment (Extension to Cooktown RSL) Application No.: Cook Shire Council Reference DA/3227
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NOTICE OF MEETING TO ALL ABORIGINAL PEOPLE PARTICULARLY CONCERNED WITH, AND WHO CLAIM TO HOLD NATIVE TITLE OVER, THE FOLLOWING CAPE YORK PENINSULA LANDS: Shelburne Bay Sir Charles Hardy Islands Group Saunders Islands Group You are cordially invited to attend a meeting to discuss and progress the Shelburne Bay State Land Dealing. If it proceeds, the Dealing will result in the transfer to Traditional Owners of Shelburne Bay as Aboriginal Freehold land, and potentially also the transfer of Sir Charles Hardy Group and Saunders Islands National Parks. In particular, this meeting is intended to result in the formation of a Traditional Owner Negotiation Committee to attend a series of negotiating meetings funded by the State of Queensland. Date: Time: Place:
Comment period: Friday 14th March to Monday 7th April 2014 Written comments to: The Assessment Manager: Cook Shire Council Post: PO Box 3, Cooktown QLD 4895 : (07) 4069 5444 email: mail@cook.qld.gov.au web: www.cook.qld.gov.au Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the Assessment Manager Public Notification Requirement per Queensland Government Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Form 5 v 2.0
POSITION VACANT
NURSE MANAGER HopeVale Aboriginal Shire Council is seeking applications for the full-time position of Nurse Manager for Council’s 20 approved bed, ageing in place Aged Care facility. HopeVale is situated 46 km north west of Cooktown and is located in a valley surrounded by tropical native bush land and mountain ranges. The HopeVale community is a population of approximately 1500 people. The care needs of some aged care residents are complex and require skilled clinical understanding and oversight. This would be a great opportunity for someone with management and leadership experience who is looking to develop and progress their skills and enjoy a tropical sea change while working as part of a dynamic team. Accommodation is available with use of a Council Vehicle subject to availability. An attractive remuneration package can be negotiated. The successful applicant will meet the following criteria: • Current National Nurse Registration • Sound interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to support and build on existing quality management systems • Demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of the ACFI • Established team leader and possess change management skills For further information contact Ivan Hegamaea on 07 4083 8000 or email: hr@hopevale.qld.gov.au. Applications in writing should be marked confidential, include a current Curriculum Vitae and a summary of your Management work history. Applications should be forwarded to: Chief Executive Officer Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council C/- Post Office Hope Vale Hope Vale Qld 4895 Applications close Friday, March 21, 2014. Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Land Management Officer (Atherton & Coen) Cape York Natural Resource Management Ltd. is a community owned, public company with not for profit objectives. It is one of 56 such Regional Natural Resource Management bodies across Australia. Its role includes the delivery and coordination of a range of State, Federal and corporate resourced natural resource management, cultural heritage and sustainable agriculture programs and activities on Cape York. Further information is available at www.capeyorknrm.com.au A vacancy exists for this newly created Land Management Officer position. The position is full time for an initial term of 12 months. A remuneration package up to $60,000, plus super, will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The purpose of the position is to co-ordinate and/or deliver technical and extension support to the grazing, horticulture and vertebrate pest and weed projects being managed in the Cape York NRM Sustainable Agriculture Program. Applications for this position close at 5pm AEST Friday 28 March 2014. For a position description, selection criteria and information on how to apply, please email your request to jobs@capeyorknrm.com.au Cape York Natural Resource Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer actively supporting and encouraging workforce diversity. Cape York residents are strongly encouraged to apply.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEADLINE: 16 – Cooktown Local News – Thursday, March 13, 2014
97 CHARLOTTE ST, COOKTOWN PHONE: 4069 5794.
Annual General Meeting Friday, March 28, 5pm CCAA premises, 97 Charlotte Street. Only financial members can nominate or vote.
Cape York Folk Club
the presenters of Wallaby Creek Festival are holding their
Annual General Meeting Saturday, March 29, 2014
12 noon at Nature’s PowerHouse • Light lunch will be provided Come along and provide your input for 2014’s festival. Any inquiries please call Jen Midgley 4069 6878 A/H
AGM
Cooktown Dive Club AGM & General Meeting Where: Cook’s Landing Kiosk Day / Date / Time: Sunday, March 23, 2014 – 3.30pm • New members welcome Contact: President Kathy Lawfer 0458 594 168 or Secretary Kym Jerome 0427 527 724
EVACUATION TUBE SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
Thursday, March 27, 2014 8.30am – 3.30pm Ibis Styles Cairns Colonial Club Resort, 18-26 Cannon Street, Manunda, Qld 4870
For further information about this meeting please call Deborah Eastop on 07 4019 6274 or email deborah.eastop@balkanu.com.au.
COOKTOWN CREATIVE ARTS ASSOC.
• Compact Roof Systems Ready • Retro Kits - utilising to install your own electric tank from • Solar Split Systems • Evacuation Tube Water Mark Certification Pool Heaters Ph Tina: 0447 962 119 www.pipinghotsolar.com.au
$1750
The Cooktown Re-Enactment Association
Annual General Meeting Monday, March 31, 2014 at The Boathouse, 6pm • All members welcome • Main business will be Re-enactment planning for 2014 Phone 07 4069 6861 or 0427 194 820
REGISTRATION OF INTEREST On behalf of the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation for the Diocese of Cairns, Building Contractors are invited to register their interest by Wednesday 26th March 2014 for tendering on COOKTOWN FLEXIBLE LEARNING CENTRE School, boarding facilities, staff accommodation and associated road works. Single and two storey buildings totalling 1850 m2. Builders wishing to register their interest in the above tender should forward their company details, including a list of recent and relevant projects in the region with referee contacts, to the address below. Tender Period – April 2014. Fisher Buttrose Architects PO Box 5107, Cairns, Q 4870 Att: Mark Buttrose Ph: 07 4031 1707 mark@fabarchitects.com.au
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Bar & Bottle shop attendants wanted
with Marty Pattie
“WHAT’S a good tree that I can plant that’s not ‘gunna’ grow too big?” is a common question I’m asked and it’s a good one. A small-to-medium tree can be a great option to plant close to the house. It can offer shade and screening without the danger of it growing excessively large and becoming a potential hazard. There are many options to choose from. Here a just a few: • Golden penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) - a true, native North Queenslander and one of my favourites. It has attractive glossy foliage and sprays of gorgeous yellow blooms. It will grow in full sun to part shade and is extremely hardy, suffering few pests. Once established it requires almost no watering. It makes a great screening shrub, or is equally impressive as a solitary specimen. The golden penda can be pruned, but if left to grow naturally it takes a pyramidical shape. The new growth tips emerge “bronzey-red” to accompany the lush greenery, while the nectar of the flowers brings a cacophony of birds and butterflies to feed. It seems to flower sporadically,
bursting into bloom at any time, sometimes after rain. The ambulance and fire stations in Cooktown both have a golden penda adorning their front lawns. • Pink phyllanthus (Phyllanthus cuscutiflorus) - this is a stunning, small tree that is native to monsoon forests from Iron Range to the Atherton Tableland. It has soft, weeping new growth, with hues of pink and orange, and drooping pendant flowers that cover every inch of the plant. It is a joy to see this one flowering as the masses of delicate blooms veritably drip from the foliage. It is fast growing and rarely attains a height of more than four metres. Another fantastic screening plant that can be pruned or shaped, and can easily be propagated from cuttings. • Cocky apple (Planchonia careya) - also known as the “billy goat plum”. This tree, a native across the north of Australia, is a bit more feral and straggly and lessrefined, but it suits Cooktown to a T. It has fat, round leaves and flowers prolifically in spring, with a feature of its flow-
ering being that they open up from late afternoon until mid-morning then fall to the ground. They are striking, with white petals and pink sta-
mens and are particularly loved by honeyeaters and friar birds. The bark of the cocky apple was used by Aboriginal people to stun fish. The fruits are
edible and taste (apparently) of quince, being favoured by cockatoos, hence the common name. • Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia archeriana) - another native, found in gallery forests and open woodlands from Torres Strait to Chillagoe, the crepe myrtle is a sight to behold when it bursts into pink and purple flowers during the warmer months. I’ve noticed a couple of specimens around town flowering these last couple of weeks. They are a real “plant-and-forget” type of tree – tough and tenacious. As well as its appreciative flowering, the smooth silver and gold of the bark intensifies as the tree ages and is a constant eye catcher. A beauty! • Carambola or star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) - if you like trees that provide food, this native of Asia is bushy, broad and round-crowned offering juicy tropical fruit.
The theme of this year’s “World Salt Awareness Week” is ‘Switch!’ . 75 per cent of the salt we consume comes from processed foods. So think about the hidden salt in the food you put into your shopping trolley and, where possible, choose the lower salt option. Practical tips to reduce your salt intake: How much sodium should you have per day? - Sodium is the part of salt you need to minimise. Aim for 1600 to 2300mg per day. If you add a lot of salt to your food then be aware that one teaspoon of salt has 2300mg of sodium. Use the following information for ways to reduce your daily sodium intake to this amount:
• Read food labels - Most of the sodium we eat is already added to food during processing. Look for sodium on food labels and compare similar products. Ideally, choose foods with less than 120mg sodium per 100g as these are low in sodium, or look for “No-added-salt” versions of products. The next best would be to look for foods with 120500mg of sodium per 100g; • Choose wisely - Choose low or moderate sodium containing breads, cereals and snacks. Keep salty spreads and cured meats as occasional sandwich fillings. Limit takeaways and salty snacks to once a week treats; • Nutrition information Low-salt foods contain less than 120mg of sodium per 100g; moderate salt containing foods
• Go slow! Reduce your intake slowly - If you are used to adding salt to your food then cut down over a few months. This allows the taste buds to adjust and you are less likely to give up. If you are using a lot of salty sauces slowly work your way down to a smaller amount; and • Measure how much you add - If you don’t know how much you are adding then it will be difficult to slowly cut down. Use a spoon to measure the salt you are adding in cooking and at the table, so that you know exactly how much you are using. For example, if you measure that you would usually add two teaspoons to a casserole then next time add one-and-a-half. Keep cutting down over the next few weeks and eventually you will find that you no longer need the salt. This may take two to three months, particularly if you use a lot of salt.
It is anticipated the successful party will assume the works of the Program including the transfer of branding and marketing material, the CYWAFAP website, data, employee references (on a case by case basis), program history, contacts, phone numbers (inbound where possible), procedure and strategy. Submissions close Thursday April 3, 2014 at 2.00pm (the Closing Time) and documents will be available from March 13, 2014 on Council’s website (www.cook.qld.gov.au/Tenders). Hard copies will not be distributed but may be printed at the Cooktown Library for a nominal fee: $0.30 per A4 sheet.
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This week is ‘World Salt Awareness Week’ have 120-500mg of sodium per 100g;
Submissions are invited from parties interested in assuming the works of the Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program (CYWAFAP or the Program).
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with MICHELLE HODGKISS
Salt is an important part of our diet, but unfortunately a lot of poor-quality salt can sneak into your diet that you aren’t aware of.
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• Curry leaf tree (Bergera koenigii) - an essential of much southIndian and Sri Lankan food, it makes for a captivating specimen, with the leaves crushed up adding aroma and flavour to your curry.
Top: Flowers of the golden penda. Bottom: Pink phyllanthus.
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A diet high in salt increases your chance of high blood pressure, the leading risk factor for two of Australia’s biggest killers - stroke and heart disease. A high salt diet is also linked to other health problems including, kidney disease, kidney stones, osteoporosis, stomach cancer, obesity and Meniere’s disease. Take a look at these interesting statistics: • Almost all Australians are consuming far more than the recommended 5g salt per day; • Nearly 30 per cent of Australians over 25 years old have high blood pressure; • Every 10 minutes someone in Australia will have a stroke; • Cardiovascular disease costs Australia around $6 billion per year; and • A reduction in salt intake of 25 to 35 per cent could lead to a 20 per cent or greater reduction in risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Cook Shire Council requires quotes from persons interested in performing contract work in hard copy filing and digital records management. Parties interested must submit an hourly rate (GST itemised where applicable), have an ABN and must have appropriate insurances (public liability and WorkCover where appropriate). Hourly rates quoted are required to be applicable for a 12 month period (to cater for future like works). If successful, the contractor will be required to supply a certificate of currency for public liability and WorkCover insurance (where appropriate) prior to the commencement of any work. The hourly rate is to be all-inclusive (and will include travel, accommodation and all expenses required to perform the work). The quote must be accompanied by evidence of experience in records management software, filing systems and organisational administration. References must be supplied. It is expected the successful contractor will be offered a contract of approximately 40 hours however this may be subject to change dependant on operational need. Quotes are due at Council by 2.00pm on Thursday March 20, 2014 and must be emailed to mail@cook.qld.gov.au. Please contact Council’s Records Management Officer with any questions on 4069 5444.
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Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK
with Mike D’Arcy – D’Arcy of DAintree 4WD tours
Mould between the ears – a bit about fungi Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WedneSday, aPRIL 9 from 2pm and ThuRSday, aPRIL 10 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE PHONE
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IT’S stating the obvious that this time of the year brings on incredible vegetation growth. Plants, flowers and fruit all seem to burst out overnight. Then there are the fungi. Houses, clothes and sometimes brains become mouldy - mushrooms pop up everywhere. Apart from being both pretty and a nuisance, fungi are also invaluable. Along with bacteria and moisture, they assist the whole process of decay. Without fungi, our landscape would be piled kilometres high with animal carcasses, trees and litter. Actually, Australia has many times more fungi than plants - 250,000 fungi compared to 21,000 to 23,000 native Australian vascular plant species. That’s a factor of 10. There’s so little known about them that only about 10 per cent of fungi species have (apparently) been discovered and named. Truffles are types of underground fungi. We tend to think of truffles as smelly and expensive European delicacies. Yet, we have more truffle species in Australia than Europe. They’re an important food source for many animals, including musky rat kangaroos, swamp wallabies and bandicoots. Scientists have been busy checking out their human food application. Another unusual fungus is the quaintly named bridal veil fungus. The lacy “veil” around the cap gives it a famil-
iar appearance, but its spores are contained in a brown slime, which smells like dead animals or worse. The smell attracts swarms of flies which feed on the slime and spread the spores in their droppings. Such is life. This is one of a group of fungi called “stinkhorns”.
The water levels on the Bloomfield River crossing have finally fallen after a few high days, and quite a bit of assorted traffic traversed the track over the weekend. Work on the Bloomfield River bridge is ongoing.
For good reason, most Australians had it hammered into us from early childhood that we should not eat wild mushrooms. Yet, many are edible and even more been traditionally used by Indigenous Australians. Many were eaten, some used as dressings for sores, others as infusions for coughs and sore throats, as eye drops while others were used as kindling for fires.
So, if you’re advising prospective travellers, definitely only experienced 4WD drivers should think about travelling along the track. The conditions can be slippery and water levels are highly variable. But, if you pick the
right time, it’s just amazing. Happy travelling Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours Phone: +61 7 4098 9180 www.darcyofdaintree. com.au Top: Bridal veil mushroom - a stinkhorn” type of fungi. Centre: A flower-like fungus. Bottom left: A type of courful bracket fungus. Bottom right: A human brain-shaped fungus.
Of course, modern chemistry has often pooh-poohed traditional uses, while actually developing its own uses. Cholesterol-lowering drugs, transplant surgery, washing powders and diverse enzymes contribute to an annual $20 billion fungi market value. Grab your camera and take a walk through the bush somewhere near you and have a look for fungi types. Cedar Bay and Daintree National Parks are great, of course. The Bloomfield Track has been cleaned up nicely with fallen trees moved and a few gutters cleaned up. It’s not as narrow an experience as it has been. Woobadda Crossing has been made a little safer, but still needs a close look in high water level conditions.
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Virgins shocked Handicap by local Hash ‘haircuts’ in the wind In the Bunker SOME good scores were returned for last week’s Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition with Paul Haley winning the week’s event with a score of 35 points and Graham Burton the runner-up with 33. A fantastic field of 16 turned out to compete in last Saturday’s Trinity Petroleum (Mobil) Stroke competition and some cracker scores were returned as well. Beno Welsh was simply unbeatable and won the day’s event with a nett score of 61. The runner-up for the day on count-back was Mark Rolan who returned a nett 65. All the Nearest-thePins were landed with Logan Idiens landing 2/11; Graham Burton the only person to land on 14 and Steve Butler for 9/18. Obviously members are wanting to win the fantastic prize that the Sovereign Resort have put on offer for the Sunday 9-Hole competition as a fantastic field turned out last Sunday. Beno Welsh and Rick Cowe had the games of their lives and posted scores of 23 Stableford points for nine holes. Beno was declared the winner on a count-back. I can see some handicaps getting a haircut this week. Although Logan Idi-
ens missed out on the prize for the Sunday 9-Hole competition, he is currently leading the field for The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford (which is being played off the white tees) with a score of 40 Stableford points. Beno is currently in second place with a score of 39 - two great scores to try and beat, but why not come out and give it a go” You never know! This Saturday’s competition is being sponsored by Landline Consulting and the competition is a 2-Person Ambrose. Our Club Captain, Rick Butler, has indicated he would like a preferred tee time of 12 noon for all groups wanting to play in this weekend’s competition. Rick has also introduced a new rule, which he would like implemented for Saturday competitions and that is - no scores are to be written up on the score board until all players have completed their first nine holes and have commenced the back nine. I have three members interested in getting lessons from Daniel this coming Saturday afternoon. If anyone else is interested, please let me know. As of Monday, I’m not quite too sure as to how many Daniel can fit in, but I have left a message with him and hopefully will be able to send an email to members early during the week to advise of how many more he can fit in. Daniel is also conducting a junior golf day organised by an external party for the
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kids out of Hope Vale. The clinic is being run from about 9am to 3pm on Sunday, but this will not inhibit any members wanting to come out for a game on Sunday. Daniel will make sure the kids are off the fairways when you are hitting of the first and 10th tees. The Club is still yet to secure a caterer for the barbecue breakfast and lunch for the Cooktown Open. If anyone knows of a community group who may be interested in raising a little extra money for their community club/group, please get them to contact me. To that end, if we can’t secure a caterer, the Club will have to stand up to the challenge and if this is the case, I will be calling on members and their families to come out and give a hand. Hopefully we can get an external community group wanting to raise a little extra $$$. Brett Ogle’s Top Tip …. The bunker shot is feared by higher handicapped golfers. Follow these three tips and have no problems getting off the beach. Open your stance to the left about 15-20º; now open the club face to give it more loft as this allows the club to slice through the sand and finally; make a full swing and make sure you follow through. Don’t stop the club in the sand! Happy golfing everyone. Kelly Barnett Manager Cooktown Golf Links.
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Hash Trash THIS week F*&t and Thermo hosted a very depleted Hash, because half of us have gone to the International Hash in Hainan, China. On top of that, rain was threatening and we all know that frightens off some of the more soluble Hashers. Nonetheless, 11 of us headed off on F&*t’s instructions, only to be called back immediately as the great man had had a senior moment and confused his left and right. Never mind, the second attempt set us off in the right direction and we headed off along the by-ways of town. The hare had decided to lay most of the trail along town roads, so we
did not get very wet feet. So we trekked along Adelaide Street to the sewerage works, skirted the cemetery and crossed the road to go to the Telstra tower. Here, hidden carefully under the control shack, we found an insulated pail of a delicious fruit and coconut punch (with extras). It seems F&*t’s imagination had expired at this point, and we had to find our own way home.
Back at the bash, GM Titus presided, from behind a long table with a pristine white tablecloth. That’s right – a table cloth. On the Hash. The Religious Adviser was quite upset at this flagrant breach of Hash traditions. Not that anyone listened to him; instead they punished him three times for various imaginary offences of which he was totally innocent. Cracklin was punished for carrying an umbrella on the Hash last week, and of course, F*&t was pilloried for not knowing his right from his left.
Last chance to register for firearms safety course ers contesting a Standard Match. From a possible score of 450, Peter R scored a very classy 400 to take the event, second was Ben S in only his second shoot with a 366, and Craig H followed closely behind with 354. THOSE interested in attending this Saturday’s Firearms Safety Course are reminded this is their last chance to register. The course will include both rifle (A&B) and handgun (H) licences. Contact either ssaacooktown@gmail. com or 0417 817 536 for information or to register. The course will start at 8.15am. Last Wednesday’s sunset shoot was well attended, with 11 shoot-
Our two junior shooters are having a great tussle with Harrison marginally in front this week. Saturday’s working bee saw the facsias and guttering erected and the water tank put in place. Well done to all who attended. Remaining dates in March for your diary include: Wednesday, 19 - Sports Pistol Centre Fire Shoot from 5.30pm; and Wednesday, 26 – General meeting followed by Service Shoot from 5.30pm. Mal Soutar President.
We had three virgin runners to welcome. They seemed a little shocked at the cultural sophistication of the Hashers, and will be back. Then Thermo’s contribution – a sit-down roast dinner with silver service, wine, and a genuine home-made apple pie (with a gallon of custard for F&*t, of course).
This banquet was meant to make our missing Hashers jealous. Next week’s run will be at Offal’s, out in the country. Just turn up at 5.30pm on Monday, March 17 to join in. Contact Moses on either 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for details. On-on! Lye Bak
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4WD & Commercials Tide times Cooktown
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 14 Mar Tue 18 Mar Low 1:43 am 0.79 m High 8:01 am 2.64 m Low 2:15 pm 0.94 m High 8:06 pm 2.26 m
Low 3:26 am 0.93 m High 9:32 am 2.48 m Low 3:47 pm 0.84 m High 9:55 pm 2.35 m
Sat 15 Mar Wed 19 Mar Low 2:07 am 0.77 m High 8:23 am 2.64 m Low 2:35 pm 0.90 m High 8:28 pm 2.32 m
Low 3:59 am 1.07 m High 9:59 am 2.35 m Low 4:17 pm 0.88 m High 10:35 pm 2.28 m
Sun 16 Mar Thu 20 Mar Low 2:31 am 0.79 m High 8:44 am 2.62 m Low 2:57 pm 0.86 m High 8:53 pm 2.36 m
Low 4:36 am 1.25 m High 10:26 am 2.18 m Low 4:52 pm 0.96 m High 11:24 pm 2.18 m
Mon 17 Mar Fri 21 Mar Low 2:58 am 0.84 m High 9:07 am 2.57 m Low 3:21 pm 0.84 m High 9:22 pm 2.38 m
Low 5:27 am 1.45 m High 10:58 am 1.97 m Low 5:37 pm 1.08 m
MOON PHASES NEW MOON Monday, Mar 31. Time: 04.45
FIRST QUARTER Monday, Apr 7. Time: 18.31
FULL MOON Monday, Mar 17. Time: 03.09
LAST QUARTER Monday, Mar 24. Time: 11.46
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21 and 16
Weather Watch Endeavour Valley rainfall total March: 139 mm
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Approaching south-easterly winds soon to limit offshore boating and the prevailing southeasterly windy season is again approaching, thus limiting trailer boat operation offshore.
LAST weekend was a mixed bag in the weather stakes, with moderate breezes and gusty periods on Saturday and fine conditions for offshore boating and fishing on Sunday. This coming weekend should still offer relatively light sea and wind conditions in the wake of the two cyclones having departed the North Queensland region. It is now mid-March
So if you want to get out after some nice reef fish, you need to seize the opportunity when the conditions are good, or you will miss out until next season. The full moon, next Monday, March 17, will produce strong tidal currents through to the middle of next week, which will be helpful for the land-based fishing along the full reaches of the Endeavour River and from the Annan River bridge to its mouth. Anglers have been landing nice queenfish on both sides of high tide in the Annan River
from boats and from the old bridge. Most of the recent barramundi action has been in the fresh and saltwater mixing zones of the rivers. Some anglers along the new rock wall have watched with hopeful anticipation as barramundi have teased their lures without striking them. The tidal sand flats in the lower reaches of the Endeavour have been the better grounds for landing grunter. So if you have a free afternoon through the week, get the “tinnie” out and try your luck with the grunter and remember to boat safely. Tight lines. Russell Bowman The Lure Shop. The distinct markings on this fish give it its name of ‘finger mark’.
Left: This coral trout is just the right size for a handy feed. Above: This young lad looks pretty happy with his catch of a golden trevally. Photos submitted.
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