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NEWS FOR EAST ARNHEM LAND, INCLUDING NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them
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anzac day Lest we forget
Simpson and his donkey remembered
By COREY BOUSEN “We are really proud of the Anzac spirit,” said the shy Grade 3 student from Nhulunbuy Primary School as she was handed the microphone at a special assembly last Friday to commemorate Anzac Day.
Local Vietnam Veteran Ivor Alexander was clearly touched by the heartfelt display of the 3P students as they took turns to speak into the microphone and talk about the meaning of Anzac Day to them. “I’m pretty sure the old soldiers would very much appreciate this and
let’s hope it continues for many years,” Mr Alexander said as he addressed students at the assembly. Mrs Prody’s 3P class went on to perform a re-enactment of the story of John Simpson and his donkey with considerable enthusiasm and talent. Friday’s special assembly at the
Primary School was the final commemoration of a week of special events across Nhulunbuy to mark Kap’Yong Day and Anzac Day. A sincere thanks, on behalf of the community to Mr Alexander and Mo McKay for their tireless efforts in putting together the numerous events that
were well attended by the township, including a capacity crowd at the Dawn Service, held at the Gove Boat Club last Thursday. This edition of the Arafura Times includes four pages of photos and articles of these commemoration activities. See Pages 9, 10, 11 and 16 >>
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Military career beckons local teenager LOCAL teenager Lindsay Wollin joined the Navy Cadets in 2008 while doing grade 8 at Nhulunbuy High School, with little more motivation that it being “something to do” with his spare time. Five years later, and having risen to hold the rank of petty officer, Lindsay last week was in charge of the local Navy Cadets Unit, which played a key role in the Anzac Day ceremony at the high school. And at the age of 18, Lindsay will shortly be embarking on a what he hopes will be a life-time career in the Australian Army. The Nhulunbuy-born youth left school in grade 10 in 2010 and has spent the last year-or-so in Brisbane working as a bike mechanic, and will shortly return to the Queensland capital to being begin an apprenticeship in the same trade. However, at the same time, Lindsay will join the Australian Army Reserve with a view to transferring to a full-time career with the regular army in about a year’s time. When asked what attracted him to the military, Lindsay said he “wanted a career that was a bit different” and certainly not the “normal 9 to 5 thing”. “I want to do something that is meaningful and have a purposeful
career,” he told the Arafura Times. In an uncertain world, Lindsay is fully aware of the potential dangers of being in the military and having to go to war. “It doesn’t worry me. It’s just your job and you train to do. “You get the best training that you need,” he said. Lindsay said he’s taking on the bicycle mechanic apprenticeship in Brisbane as a fall-back in the event that the full-time career in the Australian Army doesn’t work out. But when asked where he sees himself in 20 years time, Lindsay said: “I’d still like to be in the Army, maybe even training new recruits.” Who knows, maybe 2033 will see Lindsay guiding some raw recruits from his home town of Nhulunbuy into a life-time career with the military.
Local youth Lindsay Wollin, who is a petty officer in the Nhulunbuy Naval Cadets, is planning a life-long career in the military.
Lynne Walker Member for Nhulunbuy Electorate Office: Arnhem House Endeavour Square, Nhulunbuy, NT 0880 Office hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 1pm • 2pm – 4.30pm Appointments outside these hours by arrangement Postal Address: PO Box 1021, Nhulunbuy, NT 0881 Email: electorate.nhulunbuy@nt.gov.au Phone: 08 8987 0125 Fax: 08 8987 2388
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Ellie McKenzie, Cassandra Rarrinya and her baby from Millingimbi, Valerie Dhamarrandji (Miwatj), Louise Paul (back), Sally Putland and Tina White (Miwatj) A COMMUNITY project to help SIDS occurs mostly when Hospital maternity unit midwives reduce the risk of Sudden Infant babies are 1-4 months old and can as a way to provide quality and Death Syndrome (SIDS) in East occur in babies up to 12 months informative education about safe Arnhem Land is being run again old. SIDS is five times more likely sleeping for new mums in the East this year. to happen in Indigenous babies. Arnhem region. Tina approached the Magnetic The project, which began in There are several things par2008, is aimed at educating Yolngu ents can do to reduce the risk of Island Craft Ladies from Townswomen about safe sleeping. SIDS, including putting babies to ville to make the baby quilts and The project involves new sleep on their backs; breastfeeding the project has been running for mums being given a “SIDS Blan- your baby; keeping baby cool, not more than four years. This year the project will be ket” after they have been through overheating them or covering their a short education program which face; and avoid smoking around funded by Miwatj Aboriginal Health Service. includes watching an Indigenous babies. SIDS DVD, a verbal education The SIDS Blanket project Tina, who is now the Child and session with a midwife about was developed by former East Maternal Health Co-Ordinator at safe sleeping for babies and being Arnhem Land child health nurse Miwatj, recently visited Magnetic provided an Indigenous SIDS Tina White, outreach midwife Sue Island and brought back the first information pamphlet. Colquhoun, and Gove District batch of SIDS Blankets for 2013.
NEWS Kris Keogh eulogises his father.
The life of union stalwart John Keogh (inset) was celebrated at his funeral at Sacred Heart Catholic Church last Friday.
Town stops for John Keogh funeral
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he township of Nhulunbuy joined together on Friday afternoon to celebrate the life of John Keogh, with hundreds turning out for his funeral at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, before a procession, lead by a guard of honour of Harley riders and a blues band on a truck, made its way to the cemetery for John’s burial. Below, Arafura Times has reproduced highlights of John’s life, as contained in excerpts from the eulogy delivered by his son, Kris. years they were married.
By Kris Keogh John loved life. He had the ability to regularly throw caution to the wind, he could find the positives in nearly any situation and he always made sure he didn’t take life too seriously. He loved socialising, sharing a few drinks with his mates and having a laugh.
Growing up in Sydney John Patrick Keogh was born in Sydney, the eldest of five children, growing up in the then working class suburb of Mosman. The Keogh family moved to Allambie, just up the hill from Manly Beach, when John was 12 years old. After school, he would take his surfboard on the bus and head down to the beach to catch a few waves and soak up the sun. My mother and father met at party when they were 16 and 17, respectively. Mum obviously made quite an impression on Dad, as he started calling and visiting her the very next day. To say opposites attract is an understatement. Aldegonda Caroline Margaretha Maria Martens, or Gonnie to you, was a quiet, studious Dutch girl, who worked in a pet shop on weekends. But they hit it off and within three
The move to Gove In December 1977, John got a start at Nabalco. They packed their bags and left the big smoke, planning to stay in “Gobe”, as they first thought it was called, for two years. A year later Peter was born, and the Top End, with its seemingly endless summer, had worked its charms on the young family, who have lived in Gove ever since.
Unionism The strike of 1981 was the making of John as a union official and solidified his resolve to support worker’s rights, something he continued to do for the rest of his life. From all accounts, the sense of camaraderie during that period was truly inspiring. After three months of striking and no money for food, anyone with a boat would go out and fish all day, then head down to the town oval at dusk to distribute the day’s catch amongst the strikers. Eventually the company caved in and waged workers won pay and conditions in line with the salaried staff. “Unity is strength and strength is unity”, Dad would say. This period also marked another
turning point in his life, it was when he first grew his trademark beard, which I can still see blowing either side of his face, Yosemite Sam style, as he rode his Harley around town.
The H.O.G.s Speaking of Harleys, riding motorbikes, and generally seeing how fast anything with a motor could go, was one of John’s favourite pastimes. He was one of the original members of the Harleys of Gove, a group of tough looking, but kind hearted, bikers. While their original clubhouse may have been a pretty wild place to hang out, they also fundraised and delivered Christmas presents to needy kids on their annual Toy Runs.
THE 90’s With the Harley now bought and paid for, John was once again open to the idea of having a few more kids. The Keogh brood was soon rounded out with a couple more boys, with Mark born in 1989 and Sean in 1991. A move to a bigger house was necessary, so we headed way out west, to Wolsey Circuit. Not long after this, John helped secure big wins for workers in an EBA that would change the very
fabric of Nhulunbuy.
Music John’s love of music was clear to everyone; he founded the East Arnhem Blues Society and hosted hundreds of Sunday arvo jam sessions at the HOG Shed. He understood the innate joy in listening to music, something my life now revolves around.
Cancer John was diagnosed with cancer just over five weeks ago. I was by his bedside when he first got the news and again when he was told that it was incurable. It wasn’t until then that I truly recognised his inner strength. He was fearless. He looked death in the eye and still kept his sense of humour. As a family, we laughed a lot in the hospital in those final weeks, right up until his very last day. Each of us shared our own special moments with Dad, ones that I think we’ll all treasure forever. John Keogh, despite his faults, is someone I’m proud to call my father. He stood up for what he believed in, and made sure he had a damn good time while he was doing it. May he rest in peace.
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NEWS RIGHT: Nhulunbuy St John Ambulance Rookie of the Year Jade Watts receives her award from Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker and Opposition Leader Delia Lawrie. FAR RIGHT: Nhulunbuy St John Ambulance Volunteer of the Year Phil Sampson with Lynne Walker and Delia Lawrie. Phil performed an incredible 500 hours of volunteer service in 2012. BELOW: VOLUNTEER LEGENDS (Back row - left to right): Teresa Holdsworth, Reece Ravlich, Maria Zuglian, Chelsea, Commissioner Steve Peers, Gabbi, Joshua, Shaun Dennis, Bones the Skeleton, Lincoln, Megan, Phill Sampson, Makaylia Ravlich, Mark Ferguson, Jade Watts; (front row) Tamiica, Lara and Ellie.
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lunbuy Branch of St John Ambulance, held at the Assemblies of God Church on Tuesday, 23 April. Phil Sampson was named ‘Volunteer of the Year’, and a more worthy recipient is unlikely to be found, with the local pastor volunteering an incredible 500 hours of his time to St John Ambulance duties in 2012. Rookie of the Year was
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OPPOSITION Leader for the Northern Territory Delia Lawrie (right) was in the region last week to consult with community members. Ms Laurie travelled with local member Lynne Walker to Gapuwiyak last Monday (22 April) where they hosted a community BBQ, before returning to Nhulunbuy on Tuesday via the homeland of Gangan. Ms Lawrie attended the St John Ambulance awards on Tuesday evening, where she congratulated the local volunteers on their service to the community. In an interview with Arafura Times, Ms Lawrie would not comment on policy priorities for the Labor opposition, saying that a new Opposition should consult with voters first. “The real task in the early years of Opposition is connecting with people and listening to what they want to see happen,” she said. “I’ve come into Opposition with the experience of over a decade in
government, including the experience of having previously been treasurer, but I think the beauty of opposition is being able to be a strong advocate for people and a voice for people across a diverse range of needs and issues. “You can only do that if you get out of the office and catch up with as many people as possible,” she said.
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Book prizes for poster designers CONGRATULATIONS to Nhulunbuy Primary School students Zane Henderson (Transition) and Tiannah Piddick for winning book prizes for the anti-bullying posters that they designed. The poster competition was part of the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, which was held on 15 March. School Principal Matt Watson, who presented the students their prizes, said there was many excellent entries which are on display at the school’s front office this week.
Army craft subject of a refugee false-alarm
The Australian Army LCM8 craft - which was the subject of a refugee boat false alarm - anchored near Ski Beach during the Army training activities last month. AN Australian Army landing craft on its way from Darwin to Gove last month was the focus of a refugee boat false alarm off of Elcho Island, it has been revealed. The NT News reported last week that Elcho Islanders from the small settlement of Gawa, on the island’s northern tip, called police when they saw the vessel anchored about 300m offshore. Marthakal Workshop manager Beno Smith said the vessel looked like a refugee boat from a distance, however, in reality it was a LCM8 Australian Army landing craft that was anchored for crew rest while it travelled from Darwin to Nhulunbuy. As reported in the Arafura Times last week, the vessel was in Gove to play a central role in 10 days of training for Norforce soldiers, focusing on water-borne activities. Elcho islanders have good reason to be vigilant, however, with four asylum-seeker vessels reaching Territory waters within the past four weeks.
Grade 4’s Tiannah Piddick received a copy of the 2013 Guiness World Records book from Principal Watson at a special assembly on Friday.
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Local schools enjoy benefits from community shopping
IT’S back! The hottest collectibles in town are brightly coloured stickers but it’s more than just a passing fad, local Schools are already enjoying the benefits from last year’s collection. Nhulunbuy Christian College has recently unpacked their educational products earned through the 2012 Woolworth’s Earn and Learn program, publicly thanking Woolworths and families and friends for collecting stickers when they shop. Last year the community shopping program provided 720,000 pieces of educational equipment to more than 12,500 schools and early learning centres. Each School is able to select from thousands of items and order products up to the value of the stickers earned. NCC teachers’ selection included everything from stereoscopic microscopes for Science to silk screens for Art to decimal fraction dominoes for Math. It’s a tangible reminder that remembering to collect stickers at the Woolworths checkout when shopping Scarlett Eastwood and Kira Giles from Year 1 at Nhulunbuy Christian College makes a difference to all our check out some of the educational product earned through the Woolworth’s Earn local schools. and Learn program last year.
Grants for Adult Learners Week now available Adult Learners Week celebrates and promotes all forms of adult learning from language and computer courses to workshops about managing investments and renovating a house. Four grants of up to $5000 each are available to support events held during the week 1 - 8 September 2013. Territory organisations in the adult education sector are invited to apply. For further information visit www.dob.nt.gov.au phone Cathy Preddy on 8935 7751 or email catherine.preddy@nt.gov.au Applications close 27 May 2013.
New look for local salon NHULUNBUY’S popular New Look Beauty salon, following an extensive renovation and a change of ownership, has a new look of it’s own, as well as a new name. The salon was closed for renovations on 19 April and reopened yesterday (30 April) under the new name of ‘Hair Alli’. Ruk Broadbent bought the successful business from Teresa Betts, who will continue to work at the salon on a part-time basis. Mrs Broadbent thanked Ms Betts for her decision to sell to her, despite having a more lucrative offer. “Teresa took an unselfish decision to sell to us just to make sure the salon remained ongoing. She had an offer that was better than ours but opted with us to ensure the town still had a salon and beauty therapy business,” Mrs Broadbent said. “We have done a full refurbishment of the salon and services will continue to include: a fully qualified masseur, beauty therapist and nail technician.”
Talented hairdresser Hollie Allington, from who the salon took its new name, will be manager of the salon and says she is excited about the future for the business. The UK-trained Ms Allington has 14 years experience as a hair stylist and has been in Nhulunbuy for four years. She is obviously popular among her dedicated clientele, with the appointment book already full for the month of May.
Communities a shining light
ALL nine communities of East Arnhem Shire Council have benefitted from the installation of hundreds of new energy-efficient street lights that are cheaper to operate and ensure communities are adequately lit at night. With the help of a Federal Government grant worth close to $200,000, East Arnhem Shire Council has undertaken a street-light replacement project in nine remote Indigenous com-
munities in Arnhem Land. East Arnhem Shire Council Acting CEO Mr Kerry Whiting said the Street Lighting Project, affectionately known as ‘Bright Lights, Safe Nights’ was borne out of a desire by the community of Umbakumba to provide a safe place at night for all residents. “Umbakumba had only six lights functioning street lights in the whole community, with this issue pre-dating Shire Council
days. Umbakumba now has 39 functioning street lights. “East Arnhem Shire Council have now, not only secured funding, but have also rolled the program out in entirety to each East Arnhem community,” Mr Whiting said. The project involved replacing 509 inefficient mercury vapour street lights with energy efficient LED street lights. It will save council an estimated $25,000 per year.
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Ralpa trainees graduate TEN Ralpa trainees celebrated their course graduation last Wednesday. Those graduating were: Wirilma Mununggurr, Dominic Yunupingu, James Didiwarr Wunungmurra, Lester Minanbuy Gurruwiwi, David Roe, Gerard Dhamarrarr Mununggurr, Shandi Lirrina Mununggurr, Vernon Dhadangu Marika, Anthony Daymbawi Burarrwanga, and Justin Matjingiya Wunungmurra. The graduation ceremony was held to acknowledge the progress the trainees have made throughout their 11-week program as they completed a range of HSE, first aid, learner driver theory, food preparation and handling, workplace, team building, wellbeing and fitness training exercises. To date the trainees have had opportunity to broaden their perspective through a range of tours to Pacific Aluminium refinery areas of operations, Sodexo Gove operation, YBE (2), Gove District Hospital, Banyan Gardens, Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited . They also have been gaining practical experience in several locations; Gove Country Golf Club, Nhulunbuy Scout Grounds, Pac/Al Digestion - grounds maintenance, 5S housekeeping, Nhulunbuy township maintenance projects - Bunuwal Industrial, Gumatj Ralpa Crew and Banyan Gardens. Daily half-hour information sessions are supported by town business groups in a range of topics from wellbeing, career opportunities, financial management and recreation from business groups, such as Westpac, NT Police/Fire and Rescue/Health/Education/ Disease Control, Norforce, Deltareef, East Arnhem Shire, Dhimurru, Sodexo, YBE (2), Golf Club, Peter Delgreco Pac/Al. The goal of the program has been to provide pathways to continuing mainstream education and opportunities for permanent employment with career progression. Graduates now have the opportunity to continue their training into the ‘Ralpa Extension Community Project Scheme’ a further eight weeks of work experience with their nominated secondment employment agencies; Gove District Hospital, Giovenco, Sodexo, Bunuwal Industrial and Banyan Gardens. Gumatj Corporation Chief Executive Officer Klaus Helms acknowledged that four of the Ralpa graduates would be commencing an employment opportunity based within Yirrkala branching into Building and Construction operations. The program has been a rewarding partnership between Gumatj Corporation, ITEC Corporation and Pacific Aluminium which has afforded opportunity for 10 young men and women to commence their journey of employment. Pacific Aluminium HR Manager Tim O’Neill commented on the strengthening of the program over the years through the regional participation of businesses throughout the township offering work experience and work place employment opportunities. After the presentations proud families posed with their graduates before joining them for refreshments. The Gumatj Ralpa Crew (five graduates of the December Ralpa intake) where especially proud to see the new group graduate.
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letters to the editor/comment Memories of a travelling holiday Service by many IT was late 1969 as a 21year-old, with two other mates, that I embarked on a working holiday. It all started at the labour exchange in Sydney where we made enquiries on the best outback place where we could earn a few bob. Initially the Solomon Islands were mentioned, but after some discussion we soon had our tickets for Gove. By memory we left at about 10pm and arrived at Gove 6am, while picking some other guys on the way. It was Sept 15 and I can vividly recall exiting the aircaft and the heat hitting us like a sledge hammer; three kiwis from Christchurch NZ - you can imagine. We boarded a bus provided by the DJM Consortium, who were our employers, and we arrived at Nhulunbuy a short time later. We disembarked from the Bus still reeling from the heat, registered and were then guided to the single mens’ acommodation. These were dongas with a corridor down the middle and rooms each side; and air conditioned, which was fantastic. We reported for work the next day which was the hospital site, this was also
about survival. We did have a covered smoko room, but the water was from the old canvas water-bag and we all had the hurry ups at different times. However it was not long before they introduced the water coolers, thankfully. After a short time the three of us were all made charge hands and given various projects. I recall mine was the nursing home of which I was contracted to erect the form work and prepare for the concrete placers. My other mates were involved with the main hospital and the admin block. All very interesting. We all had a fantastic time, including a number of safaris, in particular down the Giddy river. I often google Gove Peninsula finding it rather exciting just to be able to say I was there, I was part of that. Incidentally six of us built moth sailers up there and were, I believe, the first to have organised outings at Catalina Bay . All the materials were shipped from Perth sail-maker Rolly Tasker. It is my plan to visit again one day. Fond Memories of a wonderful place. Dave Flewellen (via email)
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I might even turn the TV on again
Sun 5. Mayday Celebrations at the Surf Club from
IT’S election time again. Our Julia announced the September date early so we know where we stand, and to stop endless media speculation. Good for her, and now we are all getting down to the job of avoiding everything to do with Federal politics for the next five months. It won’t be easy. Julia has already started her re-orientation classes for Federal politicians. Every Wednesday evening, before they go to the pub, they are forced into a lecture room in the Parliament basement and forced to recite Labor mantras like “My enemies do not belong to the Labor party”, and “I promise not to stab my leader in the back”. They are only allowed out after the party watch dogs judge they are chanting with conviction, and not merely saying things because they are thirsty. Tony Ears has a much-more difficult job. The traditional LNP election winning strategy is to drive voters into a fearful frenzy over the hordes of boat people who are swamping our shores. Unfortunately, the refugee flow is a long way from swamping proportions at the moment. In fact, their efforts are pathetic and Tony has dispatched a team to Indonesia to see what can be done to cut red tape and allow more boats to fulfil their destiny of electing the LNP
Midday to 8pm.
Sat 11. GCGC Open Day Ambrose, Info 8987 3191 Sat 11. Nhulunbuy Christian College (NCC) Mother's Day Markets, Nhulunbuy Christian College Ground, 9am-12pm.
Sun 12. Junior Golf 9am at the Golf Club, Info 8987 1905 Fri 17. Junior Golf Clinic, 4pm with PGA member Tony Albon, Info 8987 1905
Sun 19. Junior Golf Clinic, 9am with PGA member Tony Albon, Info 8987 1905
Sat 25. NCL Art and Craft Market, 9am-12pm, Town Hall hosted by Gove Squash.
Sat 25. BASSINTHEGRASS Festival featuring Matt Corby, Flume and 360. Darwin.
JUNE Sun 2. GCGC Ladies Pink Jacket Day, Info 8987 3191 Sun 16. Market Day at the Golf Club, Info 8987 1905
AUGUST Sat 3 - Sun 4. Rotary Cricket Tournament. Sat 17 - Sun 18. Relay for Life
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An irreverent, satirical (and totally fictional) comment upon the issues of life, by our faceless correspondent. to Parliament. Bob Katter is, well, being Bob Katter. No-one is quite sure what he stands for (apart from, well, Bob Katter) but we are being told in a very loud voice that the Spirit of Australia demands - Bob Katter. And now there is another, more dangerous, contestant. Clive Palmer has thrown his hat into the ring. His main attraction it that he is so rich he doesn’t have to be corrupt, and people like that idea. He has a clean sheet, of course. No failed policies or embarrassing flip-flops behind him. He can look you in the eye and say “Vote for me. I can’t be as bad as the mobs you have now”, and we instinctively believe him. Pauline Hanson believes him, so he has at least one supporter, and my guess is that there are plenty of disgruntled Australians who will follow him too. You know, this might even get interesting enough for me to turn on the television again.
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EVENTS of the past week or two have made me think that my humble contribution to this week’s Arafura Times should be about service. I had the great honour last week to attend the annual St John Ambulance Inspection of Electoral News the Nhulunbuy adult and cadet by NT Member for Nhulunbuy divisions. LYNNE WALKER This event recognises and celebrates the incredible efforts and service of St John Ambulance officers and volunteers. Each year they clock up thousands of hours of service including attendance at community events, but are also never far from the scene in the event of a critical incident whether it be vehicle accidents out on the track or rendering aid to the victim of a crocodile attack. We are indeed fortunate to have these individuals in our community, and I acknowledge the service of the many school-age volunteers who make up the junior cadets and learn such important skills for life. Well done to Jade Watts, named “Rookie of the Year”, for her contribution to St John which she makes on top of family, work as well as tertiary studies to become a paramedic. I also attended, as did the vast majority of residents, the two commemorative services held for ANZAC Day. ‘ These services never cease to move me as we remember those who gave - and continue to give - the ultimate service of defending not just our country but a democratic way of life. But the passing of John Keogh has given cause for many of us to reflect upon the service of one man who has given so much for the good of others. John’s work with the union movement, as a senior site delegate and founder of the Gove Combined Unions is legendary in battling to defend and promote the rights of workers. That passion went hand-in-hand with his devotion to the Labor party and was recognised by the Prime Minister, no less, when I delivered a statement on her behalf at the ‘wake’ John was thankfully able to attend. The one battle he couldn’t win was with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gonnie, Kris, Peter, Mark and Sean on the loss of John whose service to his fellow workers leaves a proud legacy for all of us to remember. May Day celebrations this Sunday at the Surf Club won’t be quite the same without John, but we’ll raise a glass to him and continue to fight the good fight because that’s what he’d have wanted.
Melbourne to Nhulunbuy: the Journey to Recognition A MASSIVE relay from Melbourne to Nhulunbuy starts this month with participants walking, cycling, driving and paddling their way north in support of the growing campaign for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Recognise, a part of Reconciliation Australia, has launched a campaign to gain community support to ensure that a referendum can be held in the next two years to achieve constitutional recognition. As a major part of this campaign, the Journey to Recognition will see campaigners for indigenous recognition travel the length and breadth of the nation. Inspired by Michael Long’s The Long Walk, the first leg of the Journey will see supporters leave Melbourne on May 26 and walk to Adelaide in a relay, then cycle, drive and paddle their way to Nhulunbuy.
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They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them
anzac day Lest we forget
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HUNDREDS of proud Australians and New Zealanders came together last Thursday to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield. The Dawn Service was held at the Gove Boat Club and was simulcast by Gove FM.
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Book a seat today: 041 9929 138 Kristy@ProwseSolutions.com.au Proudly based in Nhulunbuy. We Train | Analyse | Optimise. Enquire today. The people of Nhulunbuy turned out en masse for the Dawn Service at the Boat Club.
ABOVE: Scott Smith and John Atherton catch up after the Dawn Service. BELOW: Matt Williams and Brett Heeney paid tribute at the Dawn Service.
ABOVE: Ex-servicemen Damian Nuku, Don Jones, Roger Gellett, Terry Verrall and Terry’s daughter, LeeAnne Tawhi were at the Dawn Service to celebrate the Anzac Spirit. BELOW: Amy Green, Stewart Bradley, Adam George and Jay Titmarsh at the Dawn Service.
The Kiwi Connection perform the New Zealand National Anthem during the Dawn Service.
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They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them
anzac day Lest we forget
ANZAC DAY PARADE, ARAFURA MEMORIAL PARK IT was 98 years-ago last Thursday that the Anzac legend began upon the beaches of Gallipoli, and the township of Nhulunbuy joined together last week to ensure that the sacrifice of those who died will
not be forgotten. On Anzac Day, a parade that included ex-servicemen, serving personnel, the naval cadets, and the local scouts and cubs, made its way from the primary school to the Cenotaph
at Arafura Memorial Park, where an emotional service was held. Over 102,000 Australian military personnel have lost their lives in wars and conflicts and Anzac Day does
Address by Master of Ceremonies, Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker On this day, in the darkness, before dawn, years later. the Anzac’s stormed ashore in a place now We do celebrate and commemorate the known as ANZAC cove. ANZAC spirit, which typifies the personal It was our first major contribution to the sacrifice that we need to make for the greater world as a nation - Australia was only 14 years good, if our society is to grow and prosper. old. 2000 Anzac’s were dead by the end of that Our commitment to WW1 was not a day, but through perseverance, courage and huge contingent of professional soldiers nor comradeship the Anzac’s held their ground. a battle hardened Army. It comprised ordinary It was certainly a baptism of fire. Australians who believed strongly in a cause, The campaign lasted another 8 months, world peace, and rather than leave it up to until the 35,000 Anzac’s remaining were someone else, took it upon themselves to do evacuated. We should never forget the something about it. deeds, courage and fortitude of these original They gave up their normal lives in the Anzac’s. peace and quiet of the bush, country areas At Lone Pine in just over two days, from and cities of prewar Australia because they 6 August 1915, seven Victoria Crosses were felt it was their duty. awarded for valour to Australians. They The 1st AIF was a great society, a comestablished a tradition and national pride that munity, based on equality, tolerance and a fair we should be proud to follow. go for all. They did not care where a person These Anzac’s and many thousands came from, their religion, or the colour of their of other men and women went on to fight skin, only that they did their job well. in frightful battles in Europe, where small Well led, the Anzac’s adapted quickly and village names are etched in our history. were second to none. Fromelles, Bullecourt and Mont St Quentin The spirit of ANZAC is as relevant today to name a few. to all of us as it was all those years ago. We ANZAC day is not a commemoration of need to be vigilant that our society remains the victories or defeats of the Australian armed one that values freedom, tolerance and a fair forces at war. go for all. Instead we simply remember that indiWe need to maintain their sense of vidual, ordinary Australian men and women commitment, courage and perseverance to were prepared to make personal sacrifices, get through the tough times. many who gave their lives, for the freedom The Anzac’s focused on what was reand quality of life that we enjoy today. ally important as we must do today in our As all servicemen can tell you, none everyday lives and the qualities exemplified who goes to war, returns the same person, by these Anzac’s are of great relevance to and many carry hidden wounds with them use here today.
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not only commemorate those who died on 25 April 1915, but honours all of Australia’s wartime history, also including World War II, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, the two Gulf Wars and Afghanistan.
PHOTOS: COREY BOUSEN
KAP’YONG MEMORIAL SERVICE, NHULUNBUY CENOTAPH
Remembering ‘The Forgotten War’ By COREY BOUSEN THE Korean War, which raged from 1950 to 1953, is sometimes referred to as “The Forgotten War” because of the lack of public attention it received both during and after the conflict. But there was a man in Nhulunbuy who could not forget the horrors he witnessed while serving in Korea as a member of the Australian Army. It was around 1986 that a wreath paying tribute to those who died during the Battle of Kap’Yong started to appear at the Nhulunbuy Cenotaph, the day prior to Anzac Day. A similar wreath appeared in following years, and the community of ex-service personnel in Nhulunbuy were mystified as to the identity of person behind the ongoing tribute. Towards the end of the 1980s, An Australian Navy veteran of the Korean War, Ormond Petherick, took it upon himself to discover the identity of the person responsible, coming down to Arafura Memorial Park in the dark and concealing himself while keeping an
eye on the Cenotaph. As Mr Petherick kept a look-out, a lone figure emerged from the dark and proceeded to lay a wreath. Watching on, Ormond could see the emotion on the person’s face as he remembered what he saw while serving in Korea. The man was Dennis ‘Snowy’ Noakes, and Mr Petherick let him be. The following year, Mr Petherick again hid himself in a location near to the Cenotaph, but this time brought a wreath of his own. As Snowy Noakes emerged from the darkness, Mr Petherick silently joined his comrade and they marched together to the Cenotaph, where they laid their wreaths and paid tribute. Wi t h t h e m y s t e r y now solved, the veteran community of Nhulunbuy began commemorating the Battle of Kap’Yong, the day before Anzac Day, on an annual basis. Snowy Noakes, the dozer-driving legend of the Central Arnhem Highway, was an engineer with the Australian Army and did his duty by going to the
PHOTOS: COREY BOUSEN
Three members of the Royal Australian Air Force No. 13 Squadron - which was based in Gove during World War II - travel from Darwin last week to attend Anzac Day and Kap’Yong Day commemorations. Representing the Army, Arnhem Squadron’s Major Tim Robinson was joined by the RAAF’s Corporal Heather Shepherd, Flight Lieutenant Stuart Lane, and Leading AirCraft Rachel Blundell delivers her moving performance of Woman Josie Wright. the Australian National Anthem. was cluttered with a sea of retreated before an impos- tion to the rear of where Kap’Yong battlefield the 1951. ing enemy, the Australians the Australians had been day after it raged, where A human sea (of Chi- drab grey corpses. he helped recover the nese troops) descended The Australians were and Canadians stood their fighting. Such courage mutilated bodies of those on the United Nations line ordered to withdraw late in ground and defended their and devotion to duty did killed. Snowy never forgot forcing the South Korean the day of April 24th. Then positions. not go unnoticed. For their In doing so, they gallant stand at Kap’Yong, what he saw at Kap’Yong. and American units to re- it was the 2nd Princess Last Wednesday was treat past the line partly Patricia’s Canadian Light prevented a massive break- the 2nd Princess Patricia’s the the 62nd anniversary held by the Australians. By Infantry Battalion’s turn to through from occurring Canadian Light Infantry 10 pm on April 23rd, the feel the fury of the Chinese that would certainly have Battalion and the 3rd Royal of the Kap’Yong Battle. As Master of Cer- Australian 27th and 29th attack. They defended seen the enemy recapture Australian Regiment were emonies, Member for Brigades were facing the stoutly and eventually the Seoul and with it, thou- awarded the United States Chinese assault collapsed. sands of United Nations Presidential Citation. Nhulunbuy, Lynne Walker Chinese 118 division. This award is equivalent explained on the day: By midnight, the battle The ANZAC spirit troops. By the time the Aus- to a unit Victoria Cross, The Australians were was in full rage. Wave after was alive and well within part of a force that was wave of Chinese soldiers this United Nations force tralians were withdrawn and it further enhanced the defending the Kap’Yong flung themselves at the and the 3rd Battalion from the battle, the United Australians’ great fighting Valley, some 56 km north Australian defenders. Few had remained true to the Nations forces had secured spirit. Lest We Forget. of Seoul, during April survived and the battlefield legend. When others had a strong defensive posiLEFT: Nhulunbuy Primary School students attended to observe the Kap’Yong commemoration. BELOW LEFT: Member for Nhulunbuy Lynne Walker was MC for the event, joined by Father Barry Hansen, who led attendees in prayer. BELOW RIGHT: Veterans pay tribute.
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5:00 World News 1:00 Al Jazeera News 1:30 Living Black 2:00 Speedweek 4:00 Cycling: National Road Series 2013 4:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine 5:00 Netball: ANZ Championship Highlights 5:35 Inspector Rex: Baby In Danger 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Treasures of Ancient Rome: Pomp And Perversion 8:30 Murdoch - This two-part series provides a definitive account of how one man took control of the media and became one of the wealthiest, most powerful and feared figures in the world. It pulls no punches as it delivers the complete inside story of this extraordinary man and his family empire 9:35 Page One: A Year Inside the New York Times 11:10 Movie: “Blue Eyelids” (M s) - In Spanish. Wallflower Marina has no-one to take on the island holiday she’s won. When she bumps into an old classmate she invites him. But getting to know each other before they leave proves a trip away might not be the best idea. 1:00 Why Do Viruses Kill? 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Travel Oz 1:00 Parkinson: Masterclass 2:00 Gandhi 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Lake District 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 Outcasts: Forthaven is under threat of destruction. Stella and Tate enlist Tipper to help. Cass leaves the settlement on a rescue mission that no one believes he can survive. 12:35 Monday Monday 1:25 Movie: “Samson And Delilah” (PG) Delilah, rejected by religious strong man Samson, cuts his hair and delivers him to his enemies. 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Round 4: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 House Husbands 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 TBA 8:00 House Husbands 9:00 Person Of Interest: Zero Day 10:00 Person Of Interest: One Percent - Reese and Finch struggle to maintain their anonymity while protecting a tech billionaire whose resources rival their own and threaten to sabotage their efforts to save his life. 11:00 Worst Case Senario: Desert Breakdown/Tarantula 11:30 Extra 12:00 The Avengers 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey” (PG) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 TBA 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:30 Revenge: Retribution - Still reeling from the devastation on The Amanda, Emily’s commitment to justice and revenge is stronger than ever, while the Hamptons mourn the loss of one of their own. 9:30 Grey’s Anatomy: This Is Why We Fight / Transplant Wasteland - As word of Seattle Grace’s financial trouble spreads, the interns fear they might lose their jobs. The doctors meet with a potential investor in a last-ditch effort to save the hospital. Then, the chaos created by the hospital’s new management causes one physician to question his future at Seattle Grace. 11:30 Auction Squad 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “Unfair Competition” (PG) 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 Cycling: National Road Series 2013 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Mini Myth Medley 8:30 Guts 9:30 Mad Men: Waldorf Stories 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 11:30 Shorts On Screen: The Conquerors - Animation: A man and woman are carried by stormy seas onto a strange, inhospitable shore. There they attempt to survive in their new world as illustrated in a stunning animated collage. 12:05 Movie: “Go For Zucker!” (M s) - In German. Jacky Zuckermann feels that he has lost out since the political changes in Germany after 1989. When his mother dies, he must face his brother whom he has not talked to for years - not since the Berlin Wall went up and separated the family. His brother has thrived financially in Frankfurt under capitalism, while Jacky’s career has all but vanished and he relies on gambling to get by 1:50 Weatherwatch Overnight
6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Compass 1:00 Q&A 2:00 The Da Vinci Shroud 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Weald Of Kent 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 New Tricks: God’s Waiting Room 9:30 At The Movies 10:00 The Book Club: May: Jennifer Byrne and the regular Book Club panellists Marieke Hardy and Jason Steger are joined by musician Paul Dempsey and author Cate Kennedy to discuss High Sobriety by Jill Stark and Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch 12:35 Sold: Fighting The New Global Slave Trade 1:30 Sydney International Piano Competition 2008 2:30 Football: VFL: Round 5: Teams TBA 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Jonathan Ross Show 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:30 ABC News: Early Edition 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Ashford 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 QI: Humans - Stephen Fry and the panellists are plotting the history of humanity as they look at this episode’s ‘H’ subject - ‘Humans’. The panellists are Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee. 9:00 Tractor Monkeys: Adam Richard, Mel Buttle, Matt Okine & Denise Drysdale 9:30 The Elegant Gentleman’s Guide To Knife Fighting 10:00 The Thick Of It 10:30 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:35 Waking The Dead: Magdalene 26: Pt 1 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime: The Man in the Mist 1:20 Movie: “They Can’t Hang Me” (PG) 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 6: North Adelaide v Norwood 5:30 Eggheads
5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 House Husbands 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 TBA 8:00 TBA 9:30 Two And A Half Men: Another Night With Neil Diamond Lyndsey’s breakup with Alan leaves him crushed, so Walden tries to lift his spirits and help him get back on his feet. 10:00 Anger Management: Charlie & The Breakup Coach 10:30 Anger Management: Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge 11:00 Survivors 12:00 Extra 12:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:00 Danoz Direct 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today 5:30 Today 8:30 Mornings 10:30 National Morning News 11:30 The Ellen Degeneres Show 12:30 Danoz 1:30 House Husbands 2:30 National News Now 3:30 Extra 4:00 National Afternoon News 5:00 Hot Seat 5:30 National News 6:00 A Current Affair 6:30 TBA 8:00 Arrow: Honor Thy Father 9:00 The Following: Love Hurts 10:00 What’s Your Emergency? 11:00 Weeds: Theoretical Love Is Not Dead - The sixth-season finale finds the Botwins rushing to the airport for a trip out of the country, but not before Nancy wrestles with life-altering decisions, and Andy looks to soothe an unsettled Warren and Shane, while Silas contemplates remaining behind with Lars. 11:30 20/20 12:30 Extra 1:00 Danoz 1:30 Brand Developers 3:00 Good Morning America 4:30 National Early Morning News / 5:00 Today
5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Annapolis” (M) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 TBA 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:00 Packed To The Rafters: Setting Limits - When new employee Buzz brings his wayward son Jackson onto site, Dave begins to suspect his good nature is being taken advantage of. Meanwhile, Donna is mortified when she learns that both she and Emma have been played by Craig. Donna tries to avoid telling Emma, but she can’t hide the truth forever, setting up an impending confrontation like no other 9:00 TBA 11:30 Auction Squad 12:30 Home Shopping 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra 5:00 Seven Early News 5:30 Sunrise 8:30 The Morning Show 11:00 Seven Morning News 11:30 Movie: “Proof” (M) 1:30 Winners And Losers 2:30 TBA 3:00 The Amazing Race 4:00 Seven News 5:00 Deal Or No Deal 5:30 Seven News 6:00 Today Tonight 6:30 Home And Away 7:00 TBA 8:00 Criminal Minds: The Apprenticeship - When prostitutes in Miami are discovered murdered in a similar style to local animals found dead, the BAU must work fast to find a killer whose confidence is quickly escalating. 9:00 Hannibal: Ceuf - After the brutal murder of an otherwise happy family, Will and Jack uncover a string of child kidnappings where it seems the children have turned against their parents. 10:00 Special: Deathrow: Inside Indiana State Prison 11:00 Man Up! 11:30 The Take 12:30 Home Shopping 3:00 Sons And Daughters 3:30 NBC Today 4:30 Sunrise Extra / 5:00 Seven Early News
5:00 World News 1:00 Movie: “The Light” (M l,sl) 2:50 My Gramdmother Beijing 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: The Water People 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings: Caernarfon Castle 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? Susie Porter 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Tomorrow Will Be Better” (M a,s) In Russian. Three young boys, who live on the mean streets of Ukraine, embark on an journey to cross the border into Poland. With an unstoppable sense of adventure, they learn they must rely on each other to find their new home. 1:10 Anna Pihl - Alexander Borch, the 14-year-old son of a rich man has been kidnapped and his kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 20 million Kroner. The boy’s parents aren’t interested in collaborating with the police negotiators, and when Alexander’s father insists on handing over the money alone, the case takes an unexpected turn. 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight
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5:00 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 France 24 International News 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village 6:00 Climbing Great Buildings: New College, Oxford 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest India: India’s Lost World 8:30 TBA 9:35 Borgen: The Art Of The Possible 10:40 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “City of Life and Death” (MAV) In Mandarin and Japanese. Set in Nanjing in 1937, shortly after the Imperial Japanese Army had captured the Chinese capital. During a period of several weeks, tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed. The film tells the story of several figures, both historical and fictional, including John Rabe, a Nazi businessman who would ultimately save thousands of Chinese civilians 1:30 Movie: “The Witnesses” (M s,a,l,n) In French. The story of a group of French Parisians in the 1980s whose lives are turned inside out when one of their own contracts the littleknown and then mysterious AIDS virus. 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
CROSSWORD No. 146
SUDOKU No. 146
Your Lucky
Stars
TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) An argument with a friend may create a situation which is difficult to get out of. Do your best to avoid touching on areas which you know might cause problems. Romance. A burst of courage will help you to make the first step in a new romantic adventure. Don’t let self-criticism dent your confidence: you won’t regret taking a small risk.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
You will be feeling especially conscientious at the moment. This is just as well, since there will be a lot of extra pressure put on you at work. You won’t have any trouble keeping up the pace. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will help to make your love-life go especially well this week. Don’t be shy about making your feelings clear!
CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
FOR KIDS
The answer to a recent problem will be clear, but you may need to try a different approach before everything can be resolved the way you would like it. A powerful aspect to Uranus later in the week will help to get the ideas flowing. Romance. A surprise show of affection by your partner will be very welcome. You need to spend more time together.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) A series of heated discussions at home will achieve very little. One member of your family might be especially difficult to deal with at the moment. Romance. A powerful aspect to Jupiter will give you the confidence that you need to press ahead with some important changes. Your love-life will soon be in much better shape!
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
A disagreement with a neighbour will need to be resolved before it gets out of hand. The reasons for the disagreement may not be the ones you are thinking of: at some stage, you should sit down and talk to this person. Romance. Don’t let anybody stand in your way this week! A friend who thinks they are trying to help you is actually jealous of you.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Later in the week you may be tempted to splash out on something which you know you cannot afford. Take the time to think the matter through carefully before you make a serious mistake. Romance. At times your partner may not seem to be giving you as much support as you feel you deserve.
FINDWORD No. 146 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
Look at a friend’s track record before you start following their advice. This person has your best interests at heart, but may nevertheless put you on the wrong track. Romance. A powerful aspect to Pluto will bring energy to the surface which has been under wraps for a very long time. Do your best to deal sensitively with these issues.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st)
A powerful aspect to Saturn will help to anchor you in reality. You need to deal more directly with an issue which you have trying hard to forget about. It will get worse if you do nothing. Romance. You will be very focussed on the practical aspects of your relationship at the moment. Make sure that you give yourselves enough time to spend together.
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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
You will have a strong need for security this week. Your friends should rally round you and give you some encouragement. Romance. Your partner will be intrigued to find out what you have been up to recently. Try to maintain the mystery as long as you can.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
A favourable aspect to Jupiter will bring a much-needed dose of luck into your life. A risky undertaking will be worth starting, so long as you don’t push things too far. Romance. A person whom you have been fantasising about will be less interesting in real life. You might have put too much store in their appearance.
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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A happy family is but an earlier heaven.
– George Bernard Shaw
SOLUTIONS No. 146
Give yourself a chance to relax and get away from your daily routine. You will be able to achieve more when you have spent time doing something completely different for a change. Romance. A romantic get-together will help you to spend time with your partner. Go somewhere you have never been before!
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
A recent change in your life may end up having more long-term consequences than you expect. Be flexible, and you will reap the rewards. However, if you insist on doing things the same old way, you will rapidly become frustrated. Romance. Time spent thinking about the future will help you to understand the strength of feeling which you have about your partner.
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SHED WITH CARETAKERS ACCOMMODATION Storage Shed · 102m/sq shed · 2 bay shed with roller doors · Separate toilet · 4m x 4m walk in freezer 1 Bedroom Caretakers with office/ showroom · Repainted and fully tiled throughout · Large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area · New split A/C’s for bedroom, office/ showroom and main living area · New garden with irrigation · Combined bathroom, toilet, laundry FOR INSPECTION PLEASE PHONE GOVE STORAGE SOLUTIONS ON 0407 137 934 Long term company lease preferred
JOBS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Anglicare NT is a key provider of quality services across urban, regional and remote areas; the community services agency of the Anglican Church in the Northern Territory and member of Anglicare Australia. Our work with individuals, families and the community is underpinned by child safe and strengths based practices, social justice commitments and community development efforts. We aim to make a sustainable difference in the lives of Territorians. The below position has become available for an experienced community service professional.
COUNSELLOR - (NHULUNBUY) Provide professional Counselling services for a diverse range of individuals and families across the Gove Peninsula.
Above Award salary & conditions, generous salary packaging option, great training & development opportunities. Visit www.anglicare-nt.org.au career page to obtain a job pack. Contact Shelley Parkin (Team Leader – Resolve ) on (08) 89464800 or email sparkin@anglicare-nt.org.au for further information on this role. Send applications to Senior HR Officer Suda Fernando by email sfernando@anglicare-nt.org.au by COB 15/05/13. Please include a cover letter, CV and 3 referees.
HOUSE FOR SALE Three bedroom, open-plan block home, excellent condition, garden shed, large patio, large block, private location, established lawns and garden, fully fenced.
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Thank You
Too little time to do and say everything we wanted together. But just enough time to let you know how much you were loved. Rest easy Dad. Love Peter, Shauna, Jimmy and Roxy We have been completely overwhelmed by the messages and offers of comfort and support in these recent weeks. For all the kinds words, generosity, company, cooked dinners and babysitting we want to say Thank You. We could not have got through this without our fabulous family and friends.
Committee Members Required Crisis Accommodation Gove (CAG Inc is seeking expressions of interest from suitable members of the public for positions of Committee Members. CAG is a not for profit organisation with sound management and staff and needs to appoint a new committee to ensure the ongoing provision of essential services to Gove and surrounding communities. The position requires only a small amount of your time to attend structured and organised committee meetings. For more information or to express your interest please email or phone either: Belinda Howie 0418 835 265 belindahowie@consultingdirect.com.au Jodi Walker 0432 571 554 ccgove6@bigpond.com Women + Children Domestic Violence 24/hr Shelter Crisis + Short Term Accommodation for Individuals/Families experiencing homelessness Emergency Relief Funding, Counselling + Referral Network
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Make a difference to public health Develop skills to respond to the health challenges of Northern Australia by specialising in public health or health research. Representatives from Menzies School of Health Research are coming to Gove and will be present on Charles Darwin University (CDU) Nhulunbuy Campus, Employment and Training Regional Centre, Chesterfield Circuit, Nhulunbuy: 2pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Block 3, Room 2 If you have a degree and want to expand your knowledge in public health, Menzies offers the following courses accredited through CDU and delivered through Menzies by public health professionals and experts in their fields: • Master of Public Health - With specialist units in public health practice, Indigenous and global health. • Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Counts toward the 1.5 year MPH. • Graduate Diploma in Health Research - With the emphasis on applied research and may lead to the MPH Commonwealth Government Supported places are available in all courses. Learn on-line with face-to-face intensives on campus for some units. Please join us to talk about your study options, course information and application/enrolment processes. No need to book for this session. For further information contact the Academic Administrator on (08) 8922 7873 or education@menzies.edu.au
Government Quotations & Tenders Northern Territory Government Quotations and Tenders are listed online. You can find our current, future and awarded quotations and tenders on our website. Visit www.nt.gov.au/tenders or call (08) 8999 1937.
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GOLF A TOTAL OF 21eager junior golfers showed up for the new season sign-on day on Sunday, 21 April. This year Jason Lane is taking on the role of Junior Coach, which will include running the nationally accredited MyGolf Program. All juniors received an introduction pack that was sponsored by the Gove Country Golf Club, Nhulunbuy Woolworths, Pacific Aluminium Gove Operations and MyGolf. Junior sessions are held on Sundays 9am at the golf club during the school calendar and children under 18 years are encouraged to come and try golf. On May 17 and 19, PGA professional golfer Tony Albon will visit Gove to run the first junior clinic for the year. For more information contact the Junior Coordinator Esther Rika on 8987 1905
or email jonniesta@bigpond.com On Thursday 25 April, 12 teams teed off for the ANZAC Day Ambrose, which began with a minutes silence in memory of diggers gone before us. Anzac Day Ambrose: Winners: Pat & Nicky Mayer, Johnny & Katelyn Rika. 2nd Place Winners: Tim Wagg, Karl Saunders, Adrian Jones & Ron Collins. Best Dressed Team: Jenny & John Peters, Steve & Gail Spears. Boysa Hoami, Perry Marr, Gordy Scott & Vic Epiha (Rugby Team Bros). Anzac representation was well and truly covered by all; including the East Arnhem Rugby Team Bros, who birdied the fifth and their merriment, could’ve been heard all the way to Mamagauuka (NZ). Team Jago was rock solid all day
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The Australian Workers Union would like to pass on our sincere condolences to John’s family.
The School Council, Principal, Staff and Students wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Gonnie, Kris, Peter, Mark, Sean and families at this very sad time.
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Production Operator, Pinjarra We are seeking Expressions of Interest for Production Operator roles at our Pinjarra Refinery. As a Production Operator you will be accountable for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of a specific area and the equipment within it. You will monitor, operate and troubleshoot both the equipment and the process, liaising closely with the Process Controller. You will contribute to the control process by collecting and analysing samples and taking corrective action where needed.
The Gove Combined Unions invite the Gove community to join them in the May Day festivities (Sunday Session) celebrating workers rights to be held at the Surf Club from 1 - 8pm on Sunday, May 5, 2013.
Festivities will include: • • • • • • •
You are a self motivated individual who works well within a team, with a demonstrated commitment to safety. Ideally you will have experience within heavy industry, a good mechanical comprehension and superior fault finding skills. You will also have the ability to work to routine process equipment schedules.
A free BBQ. Live music with local bands. Kids tattooing. Live NRL and AFL games. Slushies for the kids. Some free merchandise. Live broadcast from Gove FM.
If it is a hot day, bring the kids bathers and a towel and the Firies will keep them cool.
A great man once said “The working man must take his proper place in the nation”, which John most certainly did.
The bar will be open and the next day is a public holiday, so come along, have a bit of fun and enjoy some community spirit.
Time for a change… Pete and Jo Twomey and Jim and Sandy Jones are now ready to hand over the reins of the motel to someone else and into our 18th year of operation we have made the difficult decision to put the motel on the market. Whilst the motel is only going to get busier in the coming years, we have to acknowledge that time is also moving on for us and we want to finish on a high note. So to the locals, our friends, clients and staff and those that have helped to create this fantastic business from the ground up we would like to take this opportunity to say “thanks heaps”. We may still be around for a while but with your support over the years we would never have been able to be such a success. We know that you will continue to support whoever the future owners may be. So yes everyone, the motel is For Sale. Jo and Pete Twomey (Mobile: 0418 759 266)
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Please call Paul on 0415 830 500 for details and inspection. For photos or more info, email pmoggo@hotmail.com
John was a tireless advocate for the rights of workers and believed in protecting working conditions for the next generation.
Rest in peace comrade.
Best Dressed Team: Jenny & John Peters, Steve & Gail Spears.
John Keogh
860 Square metre block of land with a 7 metre by 7 metre rendered block double garage with electric door, paved driveway, fenced on three sides, no rear neighbours, landscaped, with established trees, flat block ready for building.
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for his team. He came home in second place with Tim Wagg, Karl Saunders and Ron Collins. The best dressed ANZACS once again were Jenny and John Peters and Steve and Gail Spears. It was a fun day for all and this year’s winners made it over the line with a high handicap advantage. Some great putting by Katelyn Rika with a four-metre put on the first and on the sixth, a holed put off the green with a cup bounce back, brought her team of Pat and Nicky May and Johnny Rika home, to win the 2013 Anzac Day Ambrose. The next day of great golfing is the Opening Day Ambrose on Saturday, 11 May. For more information phone 8987 3191
Private Sale: Large block of land in a secure gated estate at Kewarra Beach (Cairns). Safety and security for your family, in the best street in Paradise Palms Estate.
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making birdies with David Beck topping a ball straight in the air that was caught again. Andy Gould birdied the hardest hole on the sixth with a six-metre put that was real sweet. The wounded and weary never gave up as Paul Birch went to bowl an old ball into the bush and blew out his knee on the third. Tim Appo hit a ball across three fairways to get to the seventh, which landed near the ladies tee on the sixth. In the spirit of the Anzacs he fought on and his digger mates Lee Peters, Agnese Rinaldi and Tim O’Neill carried him home, finishing the round with an awesome put on the 7th. These efforts won them third place. A plover swooped and left some shrapnel on AJ’s (Adrian Jones) shoulder, which brought some luck
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John Keogh Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Gonnie, Kris and Deb, Pete and Shauna, Mark and Emma, and Sean on the sudden loss of a wonderful man, a devoted husband, and an incredibly proud and loving father and grandfather. For us he was so much; a mate, a mentor, a comrade and a trusted and loyal friend. His passing leaves a gap in our lives, but we are blessed with more than 20 years of memories of laughs and conversations during long afternoons which often rolled into late nights over beers and the blues. He was legendary, one of a kind and we will always remember him with love and respect.
Lawrence, Lynne, Zoe, Harry and Patrick.
Sincere condolences to Gonnie, Kris and Deb, Peter and Shauna, Mark and Emma, Sean and the extended Keogh family on the loss of John. The loss is felt by our entire community: his extensive network of friends, colleagues, the union movement and the Labor Party. Few people touch as many lives as John has done but the difference he has made through his selfless devotion for the good of so many others leaves a legacy that none of us will ever forget. A true believer, rest in peace, John.
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Pride in anzac spirit remains strong-as-ever
PHOTOS: COREY BOUSEN
Best performance of the national anthem Advance Australia Fair for last week goes to the children of Nhulunbuy Primary School at their special assembly on Friday.
NHULUNBUY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE HONOURS ANZACS Nhulunbuy Christian College held an Anzac Service last Wednesday, 24 April, with students paying their respects to Australia’s fallen soldiers.
Jemima Carter from Transition at Nhulunbuy Christian College wears her hand made poppy Veteran Ivor Alexander speaking of his experiences and the meaning of Anzac with pride at the College Anzac Service. Day to the Year 5/6 class at Nhulunbuy Christian College on Wednesday,
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MARK ANZAC DAY STUDENTS from Nhulunbuy High School gathered to mark Anzac Day at a special school gathering in the gymnasium last Tuesday, 23 April. Guest of honour Ivor Alexander, representing the local Ex-Service organization, addressed the students and quickly dispelled the myth that Anzac
Day was about glorifying war, and also gave them some recommended reading from the School Library. Teacher Wendy Troe gave a poignant speech about the tremendous suffering of those who fought on behalf of Australia at war and the tens-of-thousands of service personnel
who never came home from overseas conflicts. Ms Troe also identified students and residents of Nhulunbuy whose ancestors served during times of war. The Nhulunbuy Navy Cadets Unit led ceremonial duties on the day, supported by the Nhulunbuy Scout LEFT: The local Navy Cadets and students pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in war. INSET: Ivor Alexander from the local Ex-Service Organisation, talks to the Nhulunbuy High School students, dispelling the myth that Anzac Day was about glorifying war. RIGHT: The Nhulunbuy Scout Group played an integral part in the ceremony. TOP RIGHT: Memorial wreaths, with the leaves made from individual tributes written by students.
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Group. With one dedicated Scout flagbearer feinting during the ceremony, teachers and students showed the Anzac spirit by quickly coming to his aid while a fellow scout swiftly picked up the Scout flag and assumed the duties of her fallen comrade.
OLD CODGERS LINE UP FOR ANZAC DAY RULES CLASH
,, AFTER a number of weeks in specialised training, Old Codgers from around Gove converged on the hallowed turf of Hindle No2 for one of the feature games of the year, the ANZAC day clash. The weather was perfect, and the oval was in the best condition it has been for many years, so the stage was set for a wonderful game. After the formalites, the game started, with four hard quarters of AFL excellence ahead. The Kangaroos got off to an early start with opening goals, but were pegged back by the Tigers, for a fairly even first quarter. By half-time Tigers had managed a
few more scoring shots, but the game was very even around the ground. Both teams were able to move the ball around very well. The contests were even all day, the Tigers were able to convert a couple more opportunities. Tigers ruckman Glenn Jamieson
and Kangaroos ruckman Matt Watson both played admirable games to provide many great contests in the centre bounceups. Brett “Bert” Hovelroud was judged to be Best Codger on ground, after a great game at fullback setting many forward plays into motion.
Special mentions for great games are to Doc Dwyer, now a fit running skills machine, Steve (Woolies), a younger codger who is improving every week, and Graeme Hanks, an older Codger, who by deciding to not to try very hard has recently played some of the best footy of his long
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Nhulunbuy Community Guide Community organisations Arafura Dance Assoc. Contact: President Lesley Tankard P: 8987 2136 A/H.
Nhulunbuy Toy Library Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Lodge Arafura Contact: Secretary P: 0418 831 120 or 0437 272 210
Arnhem Early Learning Centre Contact: Director 8987 1004 E: aelcdirector@bigpond.com
East Arnhem Land Tourism Association Contact: John Tourish P: 8939 2000
Arnhem Gun Club Contact: President, Grub Stevens E: grub.gove@bigpond.com Arnhem Land Bowls Club Contact: Isobel Murray P: 0435 822 107, 8987 2120
East Arnhem Rugby Union Contact: Eddie P: 0407 002 357
Arnhem Writers Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 Australian Breastfeeding Assoc. Contact: Meaghan Kennedy P: 0438 175 260 Helpline:1800 686 2686 E: nhulunbuyba@gmail.com Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre P: 8987 1701 E: art@yirrkala.com Captain Cook Comunity Centre Captain Cook Community Centre President: Richard Webb M: 0404 351 839 E: richard.webb@riotinto.com Endeavour Room Bookings: Contact: Lorretta Peirce M: 04130913 127 E: westrett@optusnet.com.au Gove Arts Theatre Contact: Chris Andrews P: 0428 856 392 E: sma44324@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Playgroup Contact: Cassie McIllree P: 0418 322 719 E: nhulunbuyplaygroup@gmail.com
8EAR Community Radio (Gove FM) Contact: Michael Stimpson P: 8987 1500 E: admin@govefm.com.au Gove 8 Ball Contact: Adam White P: 0438 809 620
Gove Peninsula Festival Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490 E: govefestival@yahoo.com.au Gove Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Contact: Chris Putland P: 8987 8083 Gove Peninsula Tennis Club Contact: Nicky Mayer P: 8987 2640
Nhulunbuy Child Care Centre P: 8987 3311 E: jaklwill@bigpond.com Nhulunbuy Child Care Services Inc. Contact: Tracey Chrzanowski P: 8987 3311 Nhulunbuy Speedway Contact: Ben Hurst P: 0410 833 292 Northern Territory Emergency Service P: 0427 392 264
Gove Touch Footy Contact: Bec Thomson E: secretarygtouch@hotmail.com Gove Volleyball Assoc. Contact: Fred Rowe - Pres P: 0417 080 579 E: fredntash@froggy.com.au Junior 8 Ball Contact: Marian Richter P: 0402 355 499
Oasis Play Time Contact: Nisha, P: 0437 141 291 Old Codgers: Contact: Shane Ogg P: 0423 172 139 Queens Bus (Variety NT) Contact: Angie Moyle P: 0408 838 498 or Facebook us at: Queens - Variety NT Runners North Contact: Vanessa Drysdale P: 8987 8005
MOPS Contact: Katie Hovenden P: 8987 1607
Gove Country Golf Club & Gove Country Golf Club - Juniors Contact: Jamie Henderson E: manager@gcgc.com.au P: 8987 3191
Nhulunbuy Amateur Swimming Club Contact: Steve Dowzard P: 0417 833 060
Rotary Club Nhulunbuy Contact: Stephanie Freeman P: 0400 172 599 E: stephfreeman@live.com.au
Nhulunbuy BMX Club Inc Contact: Donna Leahy, Secretary P: 0409 173 562 Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre Contact: Maria Akapita (NCNC Director), P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au
Scouts Nhulunbuy Contact: Group Leader E: gl.nhulunbuy@nthq.scouts.com.au
Gove Junior Football Club Contact: David Hill P: 0438 861 599
Gove Netball Assoc. Contact: Helen Clark - Pres P: 8987 3728 M: 0438 873 728
Thu 02
Time 0638 1306 1859
Time 0044 0730 1401 1951
Ht 0.39 2.75 1.22
LAST QTR
Ht 3.14 0.51 2.63 1.29
Fri 03 Time 0138 0829 1501 2053
Sat 04 Ht 2.98 0.64 2.54 1.33
Time 0240 0931 1602 2202
Ht 2.81 0.75 2.50 1.32
Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club Contact: Ian Shepherd P: 0412 892 703
Sun 05
Mon 06
Tue 07
Time 0350 1035 1706 2313
Time 0510 1139 1810
Time 0024 0637 1246 1907
Ht 2.66 0.85 2.52 1.24
Ht 2.57 0.91 2.58
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ph: 8987 2375 / 0419 465 045 Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Hala Tupou – Ph: 8987 3553 Nhulunbuy Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am at Town Hall – Ph: 8987 1256 Uniting Church: Sunday Service 9.30am Hazel Trudgen – Ph: 8987 3545 Mobile 0413 536 877 Forward in Faith Ministries Sunday: 10am – 12.30pm. Library at the Nhulunbuy Christian College. Ph: 0434 059611 or 8987 8268.
WATER CONSUMPTION TABLE
NHULUNBUY
W/E Apr 21 W/E Apr 21 Variance Actual Usage Target Usage
Day
Total Per head Total Per head Total Per head Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt Kilolitres of Pop: Lt
Monday 15/04
4477
1178
3900
1026
577
152
Squash Club Contact: Donna Marie, P: 8987 1272
Tuesday 16/04
4756
1252
3600
947
1156
305
Wednesday 17/04
4736
1246
3500
921
1236
325
Tae Kwon Do Nhulunbuy Contact: Paul Macloy P: 0407 106 525
Thursday 18/04
5000
1316
3800
1000
1200
316
Friday 19/04
4898
1289
3500
921
1398
368
TourDeArnhemland Contact: Des O’Sullivan P: 0418 840 957 E: tourdearnhemland@hotmail.com
Saturday 20/04
5453
1435
3900
1026
1553
409
Sunday 21/04
5100
1342
3900
1026
1200
316
9058 26100
6867
8320
2191
T.S. Melville Naval Cadet Training P: 8987 2562
Tide times – Gove Harbour (Melville Bay) Wed 01
OASIS Christian Assembly Pastor Phil Sampson – Ph: 8987 1522 / 8987 1369
RSPCA: Contact: Sarah Howland P: 0437 526 502
Nhulunbuy Motorcycle Club Contact: Maria Akapita P: 08 8987 2191 E: ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au
Gove Junior Rugby Contact: Jon Regan P: 8987 8094
Church services
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Barry Hanson – Ph: 8987 1533 Vigil Saturday 6.00pm, Sunday Service 8.30am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Brother Forbes 0428 767 616 – Sunday 10am.
Gove Astronomy Club Contact: Ian Maclean P: 0417 601 490
Gove Golden Oldies Contact: Ria Ngamoki P: 8987 3530
illustrious career. It was good to see Tony Frdeja “Budgie” working back into good form as well. He was certainly mentioned in comments from the scouts in the crowd, as was Brenton “Spike” Piro. The game was played in great spirit and it was a very enjoyable experience. Thanks to Mr Sandford for umpiring and to Mr Ogg for organising the grand event. After the main game, the Codgers returned to the Cats shed, and enjoyed a fine BBQ and watched the other AFL ANZAC game on in Melbourne. Congratulations to Essendon for winning that one.
Ht 1.11 2.56 0.97 2.69
NOTE: these are predictions only, subject to change due to prevailing weather conditions. It is recommended you use this table as a guide only.
TOTAL
34420
Other Cities Av. Consumption / Head of Pop. Brisbane 270 • Darwin 1100 • Perth 340
Weather details o
Temperature ( C) Max Min Rainfall Monday 22 32.2 19.4 NIL Tuesday 23 31.8 20 NIL Wednesday 24 32.3 22.6 NIL Thursday 25 32.4 22.9 NIL Friday 26 31.9 24.1 NIL Saturday 27 31.9 22.6 1.8 Sunday 28 32.6 21.2 NIL Monthly total rainfall to date: 134.4 mm
Weather details supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology – Gove Airport from Monday, Apr. 22 to Sunday, Apr. 28
Mean sea level pressure Max: 1014.3 hPa on Wednesday Min: 1008.7 hPa on Monday Averages for the month of April Max temp: 30.9 Min temp: 23.2 Rainfall: 229.7 mm
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Leading tipsters take a hit Waggy joins Duggie at top of AFL tipping
ANDRES Hoffman has taken a narrow, one-point lead after round seven of Arafura Times/Arnhem Club NRL tipping competition. He sits on 42, one in front of marlinman and Malkzok1. All three shared the lead going into the weekend’s game, but they had a disastrous round allowing the rest of the field to make up ground. Andres Hoffman was correct with five of the seven winners so far, while marlinman and Malkzok1 both missed with three. Grouped on 40 are Tanya Hoffman, Kaffir, Wayno, VanDam and doodlesuckernobagchc, with Shaun Dennis, KaDavo82
and Luke Cole on 39. Only two – Graham Hughes and KaDavo82 - had a perfect round after seven of the eight games. (The Monday night match between the Panthers and the Eels had not been completed at the time of going to press.) Seven had missed only one, while a further 12 correct tipped five, with two losses. The Titans loss to the Knights did the biggest damage to tipsters. The winner of the NRL competition will receive $500 in cash, sponsored by The Arnhem Club and the Arafura Times.
Cricket a big hit INTEREST has been strong in the Nhulunbuy Rotary Club’s inaugural cricket tournament to take place on 3-4 August. Organiser Brendan Muldoon said teams from Queensland and New South Wales have indicated their interest, in addition to numerous teams from the Northern Territory. “I’m getting a new enquiry every couple of days so spots are filling up pretty quick,” Mr Muldoon said. Rotary’s motivation for holding the competition is the hope that it will great the impetus for a local junior cricket competition. “We’re looking for someone to champion the idea of a junior cricket competition. “The other motivation is to have a great week of cricket and hopefully bring a lot of entertainment to the town as well as bringing some revenue for local businesses. “It is also well known that any money raised by Rotary in hosting the event will eventually filter its way back into the community.” Mr Muldoon’s contact for more information about the cricket tournament is: 0400 633 043 or email muldoons.n.t@ bigpond.com
WAGGY has claimed a share of the lead with Duggie after round five of the Arafura Times/Arnhem Club AFL tipping competition. They head the leaderboard on 37, two ahead of pleb on 35. Sitting on 34 are hayden4x and Darren Nunn, while Forbsey. Kaffir and VanDam are on 33. Van Dam took a hit over the weekend missing four of the nine winners, to drop four off the pace. On 32 are Wayno Andres Hoffman, WestAussieGirl136, Joseph Benn, crackers and Agron. Sitting on 31 are David Gibson, Jendj, Maggie May, Dion Forbes, Tanya Hoffman, Jeremy
4X and Crocbait. Three correctly nominated all nine winners – waggy, WestAussieGirl136 and Kaffir. A total of 17 got eight correct, with the vast majority missing out on the Bombers’ win against the Magpies – Andres Hoffman, Noni Dj, Damo, Tim Bunton, hayden4x, Jez, Duggie, pleb, KaRon1, David Gibson, Joseph Benn, crackers, Crocbait, Woodsgal, Jendj, Jeremy4X and marlinman. Ports’ win against the West Coast Eagles was another to cost tipsters dearly. The AFL winner will walk away with $750 in cash, sponsored by The Arnhem Club and the Arafura Times.
Big wins in GAFU fixtures
Action from the Djarrack versus Gapuwiak GAFL clash on the weekend. Photos GRAHAM HUGHES There were some big winners in the weekend’s GAFL fictures. In the first game: NGUYKAL 23.10.148 defeated SAINTS 2.3.15. In the following fixture, GOPU 19.11.125 downed BAYWARRA 6.8.44. In the final encounter, DJARRAK 14.12.96 accounted for GAPUWIYAK 8.8.56
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C’wood
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NHULUNBUY HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL, APRIL 24
Age champion winners were: Houses: G (Giddies); R (Roper); L (Latram). Under 13.- GIRLS: Jordin Ritchie (G); runner-up, Tiana Beauchamp (R). BOYS: Tallis Naughton (G); r-up, Bayley Monteiro (L). Under 14.- GIRLS: Zali Fuhrmann (R); r-up, Cassie Body (L). BOYS: Matther Wolfaardt (G); r-up, Will Heath (R). Under 15.- GIRLS: Ashley Verrall (L); r-up, Jade Louise Kelly (R). BOYS: Bryan Body (L), r-up, Shandyn Moody (G). Under 16.- GIRLS: Charlotte Piper (R); r-up, Savanne Canobie (R). BOYS: Luke Wolfaardt (G); r-up; Joshua Davidov (G). Open.- GIRLS: Jasmine Body (L); r-up, Meagan Eric ‘the Swapper’ was at the swim carnival, and helped by Tracy Spiellman Morris (G). BOYS: Bintang Daly (L); r-up, Jye Snowdon (G). Jordi Ritchie-Clark, Chante Venter, Mari Singh and Patrick Walker looking sporty. and Mitchell O’Brien to spread the word about good nutrition.
Charlotte Piper shows good technique while winning her heat for U16 girls’ backstroke.
ABOVE LEFT: John Paul Gilmour and Tallis Naughton get ready for the U13 boys backstroke race. INSET: Starter Jason Dyson had his finger on the button. ABOVE: The mostly hotly contested race of the day was the Grade 12s versus Teachers. This winning team of Grade 12s show their joy of winning. RIGHT: This team of Teachers did well to come a very close second-place. LEFT: Roper House captains Molly Osborne, Harry Walker, Madeline Larsen, Bailey Youd and Savanne Canobie with the shield as champion sporting house on the day.
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