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Is Lachlan’s PhD a Cooktown first? IAN and Carol McKinna, proud parents of Lachlan, believe their son could be the ﬁrst student fully-educated in Cooktown to go on to achieve a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Dr Lachlan McKinna recently graduated with his PhD in a ceremony at the James Cook University in Cairns at which Ian and Carol attended where they watched him, caped and gowned, stride on to the stage where his PhD studies were outlined to the large audience. “Dr McKinna investigated the optical properties of marine cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium. He developed new methods for its detection within the Great Barrier Reef using satellite imagery. “These new methods can deliver information useful for monitoring the spatial extent of large-scale algal blooms within the region. The ‘Red Tide’ Trichodesmium was recorded by James Cook in his journals as sea saw dust.” Carol outlined Lachlan’s progress since leaving Cooktown for his tertiary education. “Lachlan completed all his schooling in Cooktown and achieved an OP of 2,” she said. “At JCU in Townsville, he studied an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Mathematics and Physics, followed by an honours degree in statistics and then went on to complete his PhD in Physics.” A founding member of the Navy Cadets in Cooktown, he intended joining the Navy and attending the ADFA to study Oceanography. Although accepted, he did not pass the eye test which meant he could not go to sea, so he chose to study a science degree in Oceanography and Meteorology.

With parents: Lachlan McKinna (centre) with proud parents Ian (left) and Carol (right) on the day he graduated with his PhD. Photo submitted.

His course of study led him off in a different direction through AIMS, The Australian Institute of Marine Studies, which is attached to JCU. Through his scholarship and studies he has had a very rewarding career even before his graduation With supervisors: Lachlan McKinna (centre) with two of his supervisors Dr with study trips on the JCU research vessel. He has Yvette Everingham (left) and Prof. Peter Ridd (right) at his graduation ceremony also had study trips to Finland, Belgium, UK, Alaska, celebrating his PhD. Photo submitted. USA and India. She said Cooktown State School had every reason to be proud of its past students’ achievements because Lachlan is not the only one to go on to higher honours. “Our little school here has produced many gifted students who have gone on to study in a wide field such as medical doctors, nurses, scientists, engineers, geologists, teachers, lawyers and so on,” she said. Confirming this is the fact that graduating on the same day were three other former Cooktown students: Kim Czislowski with a Bachelor of Education daughter of Paddy and Tania; Bree White with a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - daughter of Nellie Harvey; and Graduating in absentia was Frederick Bird with a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Law. Fred is the son of Sue and John Bird. Lachlan’s education in Cooktown started in kindergarten from which he progressed through the classes to Year 12. Dux in all of his secondary school years, he thrived on learning. “His school reports often read, ‘If only I had a class full of Lachlans’,” Carol said. “He was happy to stay home sick because at that time the ABC had educational programs on all day which he loved to watch. “He was difficult to read a bed time story to because he often chose The Children’s Encyclopaedia.” Academic that he was though, Lachlan still did the normal kid things with his mates and participated in anything going both at school and out of school. “They road their bikes far and wide, even as far as Cape Tribulation,” she said. “As teenagers they partied and did what ever teenagers do when Mum and Dad are no looking.” She said the only things he was not allowed were electronic and computer games. “Otherwise he had wide and varied interests.” “He often reflects on the teacher who told him in Little As girl: Little Athletics is all about family fun and fitness and tiny tot Ellie year 7 that he had a problem with Maths.” Lachlan is, at present, working as a Post-doctoral Greaves encapsulated that them at the Cooktown State School oval where she put Fellow in the Department of Imaging and Applied all her little muscles into this shot put attempt. - Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. Go to page 18 for more Little As photos. >> Physics at Curtain University in Perth.

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Is Green counter productive? How about Blue? I REFER to the project at Hope Vale, Far North Queensland overseen by Professor Peter Gresshoff of Queensland University and also director of “CILR”. (Herald Sun May, 12) This is a pilot project to test the viability of growing the biofuel tree Pongania Pinnata. Although they are not the only ones doing this, the academic/ commercial profile of the backers gives a huge boost to the credibility of this promising industry.

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Thu 3. Swim for your life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Sat 5. Cooktown SSAA Rimﬁre Shoot from 9.30am. Sun 6. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from

1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information. Tue 8. Swim for your life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool. Tue 8. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information. Wed 9. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm. Thu 10. Swim for your life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

The professor is projecting a need for 7000 square kilometres to provide 20 per cent of Australia’s diesel fuel needs. I was asked a few years ago to research the availability of land around Cape York by Marshall Mackay, CEO of Australian Phytofuels for a similar initiative. For certain reasons, this project did not eventuate. Now to the point of my argument. Pursuance of the current

MY sincere thanks to the voters of Cook Shire for their patience and care in the council election “schemozzle”, and a special thanks to those who saw beyond the “must be a ratepayer” blinkers, to support my candidacy. The most interesting thing to me was the low rate of informal votes. You all know how I value our right to vote, so to see that you took the time and the care to make your vote quite literally count, was very satisfying. You can see how good you are, by just checking any other local government results for their percentage rates of informal votes. Thank you. And maybe Cook Shire should never have another full postal ballot for a council election, ever again! My thanks also go to all those who put themselves forward as candidates, whether or not you were subsequently elected. There are good people now elected to council, and we will all wait to see how they stand up to the stresses, the rules, and the regulations. (And yes, I will still be in the public gallery.) To those who stood but were not elected, you were not unsuccessful - you had the guts to have a go, to stand up for your beliefs and for what you saw was the good for your community. Many less brave, less committed, and less caring may well try to knock you for that courage. But not me, I just thank you too. Jenny Moxham Cooktown

but the change does not affect the opening of the Rossville Historical Museum, which proceed on May 19 as planned.

Sat 12. Gala fete being run by the “Friends of the

Foundation” in aid of the Cooktown Hospital. Will be held at the Events Centre from 10am. Sat 12. Cooktown Junior Rugby League Fashion Parade at Events Centre from 1.30pm. $15. Bookings essential. For more details call either Sylvia on 40695865 or 0429 062 262 or Nardia on 4069 6683 or 0447 240 677. Sat 12. Cooktown SSAA Target Shoot from 1.30am. Sat 12. Concert at Nature’s PowerHouse from 6pm featuring classical pianist Evgeny Ukhanov and mezzo soprano Altouise de Vaughan. Sun 13. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information. Tue 15. Swim for your life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool. Tue 15. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information.

Thu 17. March against domestic violence. Meet at the corner of Charlotte and Walker Streets at 9.30am. Free barbecue after. Call Debbie Corbett or Betty Woibo on 4069 6098 for details Museum at 11am. The Rossville Markets will also be held from their normal opening time.

CHURCH SERVICES Baptist: Hogg Street, near IGA, 9.30am Sun. Phone 4069 5155. Assembly of God: Gungarde, 9.30am Sun; Home group 7.30pm Tue; young adults 7pm Thu. Phone 4069 5070. Catholic: 6pm Sat and 8.30am Sun, St Mary’s, Cooktown. Phone 4069 5730. Anglican: Christ Church Chapel, Sun 8.30am. Phone 4069 6778, 0428 696 493. Rossville Christian Fellowship: Elsie Hatﬁeld’s, 8am Sun. Phone 4060 3968. Lutheran: Hope Vale at 9am on Sunday, Cooktown. Phone either 4060 9197 or 0419 023 114.

“Vision for Cook Shire” survey organiser Serge Petelin has yet to receive any entries for the competition.

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I WISH to thank all those voters who supported me in the recent local government election for Cook Shire. I would also take this opportunity to wish all those candidates who made it into council, the very best in their new roles. I wish the Mayor the very best as the leader and would hope that I will have a good working relationship with him and my fellow Councillors over the next four years. I thank my family, my friends and my scrutineer Charlene for their support. Charlie Martin (pictured right) Cooktown

Support acknowledged by Mayoral candidate I WANT to thank my family, friends and supporters for their tireless efforts in my bid for the Cook Shire Mayoral position. Without your trust and support, I would have not done as well as I did. I want to congratulate the candidates who put their hands up to represent their community, regardless of winning or losing. Thanks again, I may have lost this one, but I am still here and we will be watching the unfolding events of the newly-elected Council to see if a change is in the wind. Greg Whittaker Cooktown

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This is one which balances the supreme importance for control of climate change against preservation of environmental features. Oxygen is what makes the sky blue, hence the name. In a nutshell, do we lock up millions of hectares of dubious quality land for generations who may not be alive in 200 years, or do we focus on saving humanity and other creatures of the earth? Serge Petelin Cooktown

Voters thanked for patience Charlie Martin says ‘thanks’

Sat 12. Rossville Markets have been brought forward,

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“Green” agenda for Cape York will militate against a far more important “Green” imperative, the replacement of excess carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere with oxygen (O2). If the land on Cape York is tied up by parochial Green policies, our local opportunity to be in the forefront of one of the most promising environmental initiatives will be dispatched. Hence my agitation for the creation of a “Blue” movement.

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DESPITE extensive publicity about the essay contest, it surprises me that two months down the track I have not yet received one entry for the competition “Vision for Cook Shire”. Two hours work for a share of $2000-plus prize money, it seems, is not sufficient incentive to put pen to paper or keyboard to screen. Endorsement by the Cooktown State School to invest it as a project would greatly help. I cannot understand how this could be outside the curriculum as stated by the school. The old curriculum apparently forsook basics to concentrate on free thought and creativity hence the departure from the focus on the “3Rs”. Does this mean that the new cur-

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riculum has dropped creativity and citizenship development entirely? The sponsors, who donated and pledged all that money, clearly are concerned about the future of our young folk, and it would be a shame to have to return their donations to them. I remember my class writing a similar essay at the age of 13, which was basically about projecting oneself a few years into the future to guess what the world would be like. The competition is timed to close on May 30, and I need to receive at least 10 essays to make it viable. Essays can be sent to sergepetelinaus@ gmail.com and for further information call 0419 673 221. Serge Petelin Cooktown.

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COOKTOWN Newsagency Co-proprietor Carol McKinna has declared that Cook Shire Council’s proposed removal of 16 parking spaces from a high-use area of Charlotte Street to facilitate the installation of a pedestrian cross-over could send her broke. Mrs McKinna said that continuing increases in rates, water and and other operating costs have placed their business in a precarious predicament. “I’ve estimated that we only have to experience a 10 per cent downturn in our business and that will be enough to close us down,” she said. “Taking eight spaces from outside our shop, the arcade, TAB and chemist, along with another eight spaces across the road will significantly reduce the comfort zones of our customers.” She said local businesses are already losing out to competition from the internet and other sources. “Forcing our customers to walk long distances to get to us all won’t last for long before they find a morecomfortable way of doing their shopping,” she said. And she highlighted the situation where mothers with sick children would be forced to walk long distances to the chemist to buy medication. “It would be bad enough in the heat, but throw heavy rain into the mix and it all gets worse,” she said. “Some medications and stationery items are available elsewhere in town, so taking those spaces away would reduce our ability to be competitive.” Mrs McKinna said there was a large number of other reasons why the project should be scrapped. Her husband, Ian, said since they had been notified of the proposal, he had studied parking trends on Saturdays. “During the busy periods, every possible space was occupied, with the exception of the two disabled parking bays,” he said. Council has delayed progress on the cross-over, and will accept submissions from business owners and residents on the issue. A Cook Shire Council spokeswoman said the proposed cross-over was designed to provide the safest crossing for people of limited mobility. “Council understands that people may be concerned at the loss of 16 parking spaces in the centre of town. “Additional parking options have been discussed

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RUSSELL BOWMAN who finished second. COOK Shire’s election results were declared at 11am on Wednesday, with no changes to last week’s order of voting when most

of the expected number of votes had been counted. With 742 votes and 51.60 per cent of the vote, Peter Scott was declared the Mayor, with Greg Whittaker coming in second with 587 and Jenny Moxham third with 109. There were 14 informal votes returned. The new Council, in order of voting majority, was declared as Penny Johnson (850), Russell Bowman (790), Alan Wilson (789), Kaz Price (661), Glen Shephard (647) and Charlie Martin (634).

Unsuccessful candidates, in order of voting, were: Susan Clarke, Stephen “Mushy” Smith, Robyn Holmes, Matt Trezise, Joy Marriott, David Webber, Steve Weise, Serge Petelin, Waratah Nichols, Jenny Midgley and Sue Juffs. Mrs Clarke’s position in seventh holds some importance, because, should any of the elected Council resign or be deemed unable to continue, she automatically steps up into any vacant role. The new Council will be officially sworn-in by the Cook Shire Council Executive Officer on Monday, May 21,

20 years in the swim at the Cooktown pool TWENTY years of memories floated through the Cooktown Community Swimming Pool on Saturday, April 28, as dignitaries, staff and community members gathered at the facility to celebrate the pool’s 20th birthday. Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott opened the proceedings and outlined to those in attendance the importance the pool has been, as both a recreational and a sporting facility, but more importantly the place where so many local youngsters have learnt to swim. Former Cook Shire Mayor Bob Sullivan and former Endeavour Lions Club President Mal Coventry who were the leaders of their respective organisations at the time the pool opened, recounted the efforts and trials and tribula-

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PENNY JOHNSON topped the poll. after which they will vote on who is to be the Deputy Mayor and will then decide on their regular meeting dates for the next year.

LEFT: Bob Sullivan, who was the Cook Shire Mayor at the time the Cooktown Community Swimming Pool opened 20 years ago, recounted memories at the pool’s 20th birthday celebrations.

Margaret Jaszczyszyn, Mal Coventry, Roz Smith Peter Scott and Bob Sullivan about to cut the Cooktown Community Swimming Pool’s 20th birthday cake on Saturday, April 28. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

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Hundreds of mourners at funeral of Cape Mayor HUNDREDS of mourners attended the funeral of incumbent Aurukun Mayor and Wik elder Thapich Pootchemunka, held at the Aurukun Uniting Church last Friday. Mr Pootchemunka was contesting the Aurukun Shire Council Mayoral role for the

third time when he died on April 22 after a sudden illness. One of Cape York’s mostrespected Indigenous mayors, Thapich was remembered as a devoted family man and a visionary leader at the funeral service. Mourners from Cape York

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and beyond spilled out of the Church during the service, which was followed by a funeral procession to the Aurukun cemetery where Mr Mr Pootchemunka was laid to rest. Member for Cook David Kempton described it as a tough day for the Aurukun

CAPE York’s newly-elected Mayors told the state government not to use the lives of Indigenous people as “political footballs”. In a meeting with Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Glen Elmes in Cairns on Saturday, the Mayors listed housing shortages, land trusteeship and the controversial Alcohol Management Plan as among the top issues they want the government to address urgently.

The Mayors want to be involved in future funding discussions to put an end to unsuccessful programs and millions of dollars of wasted funding. More funding to address housing shortages was another vital issue on the Mayors’ lists, with Wujal Wujal Chief Executive Officer Kevin Wormald highlighting that fact that only 50 per cent of his community’s demands will be met within the next eight

community. “Aurukun is a very close community and Mr Pootchemunka was well loved here,” he said. “He is going to be missed sadly here and across Cape York. I think this is a tragic loss.”

years. “We’ve got 38 names on a waiting list for new houses, but under the current program, only 19 will be built over the next eight years,” Mr Wormald said. Scrapping of the Alcohol Management Plan is an issue high on their list of priorities, with Mr Elmes asking the Mayors to compile new plans for the management of alcohol in their communities, which could be reviewed at another date.

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ď&#x201A;&#x153; letters to the editor Whittaker poses questions on election IN regards to the Cook Shire postal vote fiasco, I wonder when the decision was made to have this election as postal. Was anyone in the community advised by their elected Councillors or council cxecutives that there was a choice, i.e. Ballot Box or Postal? Was anyone given a choice or asked their opinion? It amazes me that, when all other DOGIT Councils in the Cape had ballot boxes for voting, Cook Shire opted for postal. Agreed - maybe they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want a fair representation of the shire? As for the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign, it was a no-promise, no-change affair, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be alarmed when the new Councillors donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get their voices heard. An interesting item of concern was the Council golf/bonding day

held on Friday, April 20, during the campaign period. A majority of council employees were under the impression I would sack them if elected and it was well forged into them and their friends. However, I know and want to thank the council employees who did vote for me. This is so far away from the truth it makes one laugh. Firstly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Councillors who take a vote on matters before a decision is made. I had only earmarked one section to be closely looked at, and I still believe the Community Services section is over subscribed. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe Council should be the big brother in the Community Services section, but should assist all existing clubs

and organisations to become stronger. This Council will say they are doing this, but, in reality, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achieving the opposite effect. I have heard other remarks that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t council employ everybody with no private contractors?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Well, if the past and present trend continues, the shire will be the home of government/council employees with no local residents or business. Then I wonder who will be paying the wages? Sooner than later the real world will finally hit home on the hill. Another interesting Mayoral candidateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comment that Gungarde is mainly a place for handing in your dole form or to see a parole officer, just shows how misinformed she is.

I have extended an open invitation to Jenny and anyone else who has this way of thinking about Gungarde to contact us to set the record straight. Another one of her comments that there is an opening for a RV related or Bama business opportunity, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep a lookout for Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move into the business would, or is it just talk? In regards to the front page of last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local paper where, in Peter Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words, he â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be hitting the ground runningâ&#x20AC;?. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope he stops long enough and listens to the over 48 per cent of the electorate who voted against the way he is running this shire. He only holds on to the position of Mayor by a very slim majority. Greg Whittaker (pictured right) Cooktown

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Captain Cook arrives in the Pinnace at a past Re-enactment. Photo submitted. ALL hands on deck! All hands on deck! Leave has been cancelled for all Cooktown Re-enactment Association crew members, because with only five weeks left until their call to arms during the Discovery Festival weekend, it is time to start practising for the big event. Cooktown Re-enactment Association President Loretta Sullivan said it all starts on Saturday from 4pm, and

every Saturday after that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All hands have become lazy land lubbers, so they now have their orders to be on deck and report for duty,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve simplified the script and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for some serious practice.â&#x20AC;? Volunteers are needed to assist as prompters and props organisers, and wenches are also needed to help with the stall and raffles on the day. The Boathouse will be open at

3pm every Saturday so the crew can have uniform fit outs. Any new crew who are interested in signing on can contact Tyson Hang or Loretta Sullivan for more information. Anyone interested in the Reenactment Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities is welcome to call in at the Boathouse at any time it is open for a chat, or they can call Loretta Sullivan for more information on 4069 5139.

Soothing sounds of jazz come to Cooktown Food will be available, but is not included in the A FABULOUS weekend of varied Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day entertainment in Cooktown will conclude on Sunday price of admission. The program will start at 6pm sharp. night with the silky smooth sounds of jazz filtering through the Events Centre. Showcasing the event will be the blues duo of Kniki and Mike who were nominated as finalists in the 2011 Australian Blues Music Awards for Best new Talent, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holding Hands With The Devilâ&#x20AC;? and Best Female Vocalist for, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Me Like a Manâ&#x20AC;?. Cooktownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own accomplished musician Serge Petelin said the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style could be loosely compared to that of Eric Claptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Local talent will also be a feature of the program with performances from pianist Kathy Lawfer tickling the ivories and vocalist Lek Jantrarat turning her sultry sounds to jazz. Admission is either $25 at the door or $20 for pre-paid tickets which are available from The The blues duo of Mike and Kniki will be performing at the Events Centre on Sunday night. Photo submitted. Bargain Barn and Everything Electrical.

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Cook Shire voters trust a man in a hat ALL the voting is over and we now know who will be representing us for the next four years. The new Mayor is the same as the old one, and two of our old Councillors have survived to fight another day. Interestingly, both of the survivors wear hats and they never take them off except (presumably) in the shower. It looks as if Cook Shire voters are suckers for a man in a hat. You can see from their photos that they are honest, hard working and always ready to listen to a whinging rate payer. The runner up for Mayor is also fond of his hat but - against all reason - his election poster showed him without it. The sight of his pale, naked dome was just too much for us.

Who knows what other perversions he might get up to, given the chance? He came second and must be kicking himself. I’m glad I’m not the one who advised him on his image. And the rest of the Councillors? Well, they are all well known locally and are valued for their important skills and abilities - like being able to tell one end of a fish from the other, or buzzing around endlessly like a blue-bottomed fly. Will they be able to do the job? Well, that depends on what you think the job is. If you mean sitting through long council meetings and nodding wisely at the appropriate moments, I’m sure they will all do very well. If you mean getting things done, the

picture gets a little darker And if you mean reining in an all-powerful executive branch that currently orders our lives, well, no-one else has managed to do it yet. I am not holding my breath. Do you want my advice? I’d tell the “Magnificent Seven” to get together at the pub first and decide what they want to get done. Only if they are all singing from the same sheet of music will they stand some chance of beating the system. Oh, and buy hats. Cook Shire ratepayers trust people in hats.

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Now’s the time to start fire maintenance

A RECENT pre-season fire management meeting held between local stakeholders and voluntary rural fire brigades identified the need for early preparation. Hazard mitigation was earmarked as essential, with early season reduction burns to minimise the fuel which could turn a spark into an inferno identified as critical to a minimum risk fire season. A Queensland Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said residents bordering sites, like Grassy Hill, should ensure there is sufficient separation from their buildings. “Any build up will pose a threat and all property owners and occupiers should act now,” he said. “National Parks are very proactive in conducting some early dry season burning to reduce the fuels and the Cook Shire Council has implemented maintenance and construction of fire breaks.” The spokesman said complacency was the biggest enemy of a landholder. “It is the responsibility of property owners to protect their property,” the spokesman said. “Their fuel, their fire.” He said residents need to identify the risk of overgrown vegetation that could increase the loss of property. “Failure to act at the right time could have serious consequences on economic viability, infrastructure, safety and well-being,” he said. Some ways to reduce fuel include: mowing, slashing, grazing or burning. The spokesman said it is a known fact that, when a wildfire breaks out, it takes 70 per cent of a firefighter’s time to construct a fire break before they can begin to battle a blaze. “So now is the time to conduct fire-break maintenance or to install them,” he said. “It is much more cost effective and efficient to be prepared. A landholder will lose a lot more if they’re not prepared, so now is the time to get their fire breaks in place.” He said firefighters would not put themselves at risk because of apathy on the part of a property holder. Those choosing to engage in early season reduction burns are required to obtain a free permit from a local fire warden to light a fire which might be more than two metres in size. “When you obtain a permit you must follow the stipulated conditions written on it,” he said. “Failing to do so is classified as a breach.” And the spokesman issued a reminder that the local rural fire brigades are not obligated to respond to a fire. “It is important to remember that the rural areas are not a fee for service fire brigade response, unlike the urban built up area,” he said. “The small levy collected in a rural area is to help the brigade purchase and maintain equipment and does not involve an obligation to respond.” He said they are volunteers who are giving their time freely. “However, they are devoted to protecting their community,” he said. “The volunteers who join the brigade do so because they have a strong sense of values.” Community minded people who might be interested in joining a local brigade are urged to contact the existing volunteers for information on how to become a member.

Classical sounds on Saturday night

CLASSICAL music afficionados are reminded of Saturday night’s performance at Nature’s PowerHouse. Concert pianist Evgeny Ukhanov and mezzo soprano Altouise De Vaughn who kept their audiences spellbound during their past performances return to Cooktown for more of the same. Evgeny will play the technically difficult and rarely performed Grand Sonata by Rachmaninov - to be only the second time it has been performed live in North Queensland, while Altouise will be performing arias from Carmen and Samson and Delilah plus Amazing Grace and Spirituals. The concert starts at 6pm and the entry fee of $30 includes these two top performers plus the usual bubbles (donated by the Sovereign Resort Hotel) and nibbles in the interval. Bookings appreciated on 4069 5442.

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Big prizes on offer for Billy Kart Derby FAST and furious Billy Kart action will be another feature of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discovery Festival with the running of the annual Endeavour Lions Club Billy Kart Derby. Budding automotive engineers along with backyard designers are being urged to put pencil to paper and draft plans for new era speed machines to take to the Walker Street bitumen on Sunday, June 10. Endeavour Lions Club Treasurer Peter Whipper said the effort could be worth it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering some really good cash prizes in three separate classes,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First prize for the best Novelty Kart is $500, first prize for the best Formula 1 Kart is also $500 and the best Midget Kart will score $150.â&#x20AC;? While it is unlikely there will be smoking tyres or the smell of glycol in the air, Peter guaranteed the action will be hot by billy kart standards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Derby is always a lot of fun and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting to see what designs people come up with,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not only locals who enter either, there are enthusiasts who come to Cooktown

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COOKTOWNERS are reminded they can show their support for the Cooktown Hospital by getting along to the annual fete at the Events Centre on Saturday from 10am. Being run by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of the Foundationâ&#x20AC;?, it is the biggest fund raiser of the year for the hospital. Featured at the fete will be the usual array of stalls including plants, cakes, pre-loved clothing and white elephant. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; There will also be games for the kids and face painting. The Endeavour Lions and the ladies from the CWA will once again provide hot food, tea and cakes.

Poetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; breakfast in June THE Cooktown Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group is holding its Poetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Breakfast at Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PowerHouse on the Saturday morning of the June long weekend - June 9. We encourage all locals and visitors to participate by sampling tasty fare, listening to our poetic efforts and especially, by bringing along their own work to read or perform. Our theme this year is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesterday, Today, Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;?, but writings outside this theme are more than welcome. You have a month to scribble madly.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for Dinner I felt hungry late one night. Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Looked in the fridge; got quite a fright. Corner Nothing to eat; the cupboard was bare. I felt sad I had nothing there. I went to the store to make it right. All they had was kilos of tripe! Tripe is the stomach of a very large cow. Apparently people eat it somehow. I cooked and I cooked but still it was awful. I guess thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because it was really offal. I went to a neighbour and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, please! Give me a sausage. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cook it with ease!â&#x20AC;? Carrots, spuds and greens soon made a stew. Sausage and gravy smelt so yummy too. I sat down to eat my meal made for one And ate every mouthful until it was done. Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m feeling full I can sit and recall That cooking a meal is no trouble at all. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my fault if the pantry is lacking. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make a long list and then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get cracking. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll buy what I need to fill up the larder So, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What shall I eat?â&#x20AC;? wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any harder Than seeing just what I have to hand And cooking a meal that is very grand. By FAYE PINI Do you have any sizzling culinary scribblings with mouthwatering metaphors, in verse or prose for our column? Email them to: thekellers@bigpond.com or post to: P O Box 645, Cooktown, 4895. Dianne Keller Cooktown Writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Group

particular kart. Registration of entries and scrutineering of will be done from 8am on race day, with the first race starting at 12.30pm. Billy karts from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Derby will soon be on display at Caltex Cooktown and the Top Pub. For information about the event, email either: tonlick73@gmail.com, imcc@cook. qld.gov.au or peter.whipper@bigpond. com

There will be a gift stall where people of all ages can purchase a gift for Mum. Prices are set as low as $2.00 upwards. There also be a kids stall where the youngsters can bag a bargain and of course, there will be some great raffles and an interesting cent sale. Those wanting to be involved or has items to donate is asked to ring the hospital on 40430100. Gifts of cakes and biscuits will be greatly accepted on the day.

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CONTINUING from last week we finish the story of the case against Lai Fook. Mr Patching gave formal notice of his intention to proceed further with the matter in terms of section 38 of the Justices Act. The order made in each case was: “Defendant discharged. Defendant’s costs refused.” All of the shellers of Thursday Island were deeply interested in the case and in the proceedings generally, and were much surprised when the Crown at the last moment offered no evidence and consequent upon the decision as to costs in the cases of Lai Fook. The opinion was generally expressed that Lai Fook was being persecuted, and that the non-allowance of his reasonable costs was contrary to the traditions of British law and justice. In a short article on the matter,

the “Torres Straits Pilot” made some very strong and very pertinent remarks, with which every fair minded man must agree. There are rumours in regard to the initiating of the prosecution, which if true, make the treatment of the defendant very harsh indeed. The fact that he is Chinese is beside the question. “To many people, the proceedings have born an appearance of persecution; and the final result leaves a manifest element of injustice revealed, inasmuch as the country has to pay for the proceedings, which could not be maintained before the court, and the defendant in one case has also to pay heavy costs, involving the journey for himself and his solicitor from Cooktown, to recover which no provision has been made under the law. The fact is apparent, that fictitious charges can be faked against a

Going against the flow A MAJORITY may rule in this world, but, in your personal life, one person rules - and that’s God. It makes no difference if 10,000 people tell you what you ought to do, once you have decided to follow the Lord, it’s best to stand right where you are until you get marching orders from Him. Does this mean we should never take godly counsel? No, it doesn’t. It simply means that when we know God hasn’t said “Move,” we should not yield to the temptation to please others by following their directives for us. In other words, while seeking scriptural advice, believers should also listen for the Holy Spirit’s

perfectly innocent man and can be worked up to that point where the court actually sits to hear them, when the charges may either be withdrawn or no evidence offered. Yet the defendant has no chance in such a case as that against Lai Fook to recover from the prosecution - in this case the Crown - any portion of the heavy costs to which he has been subjected, although, as has been practically admitted, the charges could not be maintained. Thus it is that the weakness of the law is made manifest, thus it is shown that the law, even though it may be perfect, may be twisted into schemes for the persecution of innocent people, and not for their protection as intended. Let the authorities take the revision of the pearl shelling laws under consideration at once, so that this state of affairs may be quickly rectified.”

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promptings and warnings. For example, when dealing with your children, you may sense there’s a time to bring up an issue and a time to hold off (:Eccl. 37b). Sometimes however, a fear of failure may discourage us from doing things God’s way, making us think: “What if things don’t turn out the way we planned or we’re ridiculed by our peers?” But ultimately, we must ask ourselves whether we’re going to listen to God or the world. Remember, you never have to fear failure when you obey the Lord. He’s the one who intervenes in times of hardship. And He promises

to act on behalf of the one who waits for Him. (Isa. From the Pulpit 64:4) Remaining steadfast takes courage. That’s why Paul said, “Be strong in the Lord,” (Eph. 6:10). All the pressure in the world can’t make you budge when you trust the Rock (Jesus) upon which you stand. If you wait for God’s guidance, you can act with complete confidence of a successful outcome. Used with permission - InTouch Magazine Have an awesome week Pastor Wayne Brennan Cooktown Community Church.

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Photos GARY HUTCHISON ANNA Davidson and her fiance Jock Gillies had only been in town for nine days before they won a year’s supply of groceries - the first prize in the Sovereign Resort Hotel’s monster raffle which was drawn on Sunday afternoon.

And the couple’s plans of staying for only three months during Jock’s work contract could change too. “We didn’t expect to win a year’s supply of groceries,” Jock said. “That puts a totally different perspective to our plans, we really

Sovereign Resort Hotel Manager Cameron Neill presents Anna Davidson and Jock Gillies with their winning cheque after MC John Dessmann had announced their good luck.

Three generations of Wogs, the Dessmans, were at the Sovereign on Sunday afternoon. Seen here are Little Wog (Nick) and Big Wog (John) under the watchful eye of Papa Wog (Eddy).

Sovereign staff Grant, Julian, Danni and Cameron made sure the patrons were well looked after.

For patrons who attended the Sov on Saturday night and again on Sunday, it was a case of “Double Dan Squared” with entertainment provided by Dan Robinson and Dan Hodgson on both occasions.

like Cooktown, so we could be here a bit longer.” Always prepared to spice up the action for their patrons, Managers Keith Bradford and Sally Kaye added a couple of consolation prizes to the mix that were not originally

included. “I’m not sure I’ll be able to get through this,” Eric Betts laughed as he eyed his second prize of a bottle of scotch (see photo below). For most of those who attended, it was a case of “being in it to win

“Mate, that won’t be too much for you will it?” was what Sovereign Manager Cameron Neill asked Eric Betts while presenting him with his unexpected second prize win of a bottle of Scotch.

Chris, Trevor and Tiger preferred the open air of the Sov’s verandah.

Garradunga near Innisfail is where Jeanette Egan and Brauny hail from, but Cooktown was their home for the long weekend and the Sov was where they spent their Sunday arvo.

Sarah Henderson, Lana Readings and Alice Hudson were confident of a raffle win.

it” because the holder of the lucky number had to be in the pub when the ticket was drawn out and interest in the prize was definitely high. And for the others, it was a case of “hair of the dog” to recuperate from a big Saturday night out.

Kevin McComiskey likes sending his Cooktown Local News photos to relatives interstate, and in this one, he is joined by Sovereign Manager Sally Kaye.

Melanie Piddocke, Di Spyker and Kate Thomson catch up for a drink while waiting for the drawing of the big raffle.

Simon Neill, Kiah Johnstone and Nikki Neill were at the Sov early.

Sel Wendt and Jackie James enjoying a drink on the Sov verandah.

Cooktown Local News 10 - 16 May 2012 – 9

SOUTHERN CAPE CLUSTER CROSS-COUNTRY

ABOVE: The U- 9 boys are off and away in the Cape Cluster cross country. Photos submitted. BELOW LEFT: Bloomfield River State School student Altricia pushed through the pain barrier. BELOW RIGHT: Shaquille and Hilda from Laura State School scoot down the side of the course.

ABOVE: Will the U-9 girls catch up? BELOW: Rossville teacher aide Margie points the way for Rashaan of Cooktown State School and Otto from Endeavour Christian College.

10 – Cooktown Local News 10 - 16 May 2012

Running in the rainforest MORE than 100 excited students and a supportive group of staff, parents and extended family gathered at Rossville State School for the annual Southern Cape Cluster Cross Country which was held on Tuesday, April 24. Rossville Principal Michael Slocombe welcomed young athletes from the cluster schools - Bloomfield River, Cooktown, Lakeland and Laura - as well as the Endeavour Christian College who were competing for the first time. It was great to have the ECC students with us, because I know that all of the Principals from the SCC are keen to extend an open invitation to the schools in our area to join us when we gather for sporting or cultural events. Mr Slocombe made everyone feel welcome and said Rossville was very pleased to be hosting its first Cross Country. He outlined the day’s schedule and pointed out the first aid people who were available if anyone did get hurt. He said 12 footballs had been donated and these would be given to those students who were identified as making a big effort to be safe, have fun and do their best. One lucky Cooktown boy got one from the start for great listening and good manners during the opening address. Rossville staff, with the help of the Physical Education specialists from Cooktown and the Rossville P&C, had gone all out to make sure it was a day to remember with the preparation of an interesting and challenging course. The children and their supporters were treated to carefully prepared grounds of green-on-green and deep patches of welcoming shade in the picturesque clearing in the rainforest with densely tree clad hills towering above, which is the setting of Rossville State School. The buzz was electric, as children were smeared with sunscreen, name tags were checked and their laughter and chatter filled the air and “Chappy” the Cluster Chaplain led the athletes in a series of helpful stretches. “It was a privilege to look out on a sea of smiling, excited faces and to see the children obviously so happy to be together and enjoying their natural surrounds,” he said. “I am enjoying the excitement and listening to all the schools getting together,” Norm Tayley from Bloomfield River State School said. “I like watching the parents eager to see the children run. “The venue is great and the students have a lot of support.” Hedi from Rossville felt that the best part was all the students being together

in a friendly environment, where they could safely participate and enjoy. “We brought the whole school, so I hope someone from Laura gets a place,” Leanne from Laura said. Damian Walker, a parent from Endeavour Christian College, summed it up well: “I think it’s great all the schools are combining; it’s a great day for it.” Alex Crowther, Eva Hale, Taylor Crosby and Jukai Greenwood all said they were feeling nervous. Beatrice Kluck said she was hoping for a fourth or fifth placing in her event, while Toby Williams was more confident of a victory in his. Meeting old friends and making new ones was an important aspect of the day for Dylan Gilmore, Wadeleanna Creek and Shakaya Hooker. “I feel happy, because this is fun and we are meeting other friends,” said Shakaya and after winning, she found me and said: “I feel proud now I’ve won!” By the time all the competitors had oriented the students by first walking the course, they were more than ready for his call to: “Let the races begin!” And Cooktown’s Kerie McLean from Cooktown declared: “I’m ready to rumble!” Courage, commitement and determination were obvious as the young athletes gave their all, while the cheering onlookers were not to be outdone. There was no doubt the kids loved the track. “The track was awesome because it was long and through the mud,” said Sam Gibson. “It was fun with the mud, but pretty exhausting,” said Jessi Darvell. And Phoenyx Seagren agreed: “It was fun going down the hill and it was exhausting, just what a great cross country track should be!” The Closing Ceremony included a brilliant Welcome to Country delivered by Norm Tayley, who has a deep connection to the land and the children really appreciated this, as they still had mud between their toes and the smell of the rainforest in their noses. Ribbons were distributed and a truly grand day had been had by all. Thanks Rossville for all your hard work. You did yourselves proud and you have left us all looking forward to our next gathering at the Small School Athletics to be hosted by Bloomfield River State School on Thursday, June 7 at the Ayton Oval. You are all welcome to join us. We look forward to seeing you there! Lorne Willadsen Acting Principal Southern Cape Cluster

RESULTS 9 y/o boys 1 Gauai Wallace (CSS) 2 Arthur Dear (RSS) 3 Tom Privett (CSS) 9 y/o girls 1 Karolleen Lowdon (LSS) 2 Norma Owen (LSS) 3 Jessi Darvell (CSS) 10 y/o boys 1 Jukai Greenwool (BRSS) 3 2 Ra’Shaan Gibson (CSS) Otto Basson (EDCC) 10 y/o girls 1 Shakaya Hooker (BRSS) 2 Erica Kulka (CSS) 3 Amy Hang (EDCC) 11 y/o boys 1 Kerie McLean (CSS) 2 Noah Johnson (RSS)

3 Harison Stroppe (EDCC) 11 y/o girls 1 Kasey Meldrum-Avard (CSS) 2 Jade Snell (RSS) 3 Kanisha Nandy (BRSS) 12 y/o boys 1 Jai Ross (CSS) 2 Ethan Wilkin (EDCC) 3 Zane Stallan (CSS) 12 y/o girls 1 Carly Johnson (CSS) 2 True Oldaker (CSS) 3 Wadeleanna Creek (BRSS) 13 y/o boys 1 Allan Nandy (BRSS) 2 Toby Williams (BRSS) 13 y/o girls 1 Eva Hale (RSS)

SOUTHERN CAPE CLUSTER CR0SS-COUNTRY

LEFT: Two big grins on the faces of Maddy and Lyeisha from Endeavour Christian College. ABOVE: Jessi from Cooktown State School and Trinity from Endeavour Christian College go head-to-head on their last lap. LEFT BELOW: Norm Tayley delivers a warming “Welcome To Country”.

ABOVE: Bloomfield River State School Students (from bottom left) Shakaya and Cinique and (from top left) Wadeleanna and Toby. LEFT: Cape Cluster students listen intently to hear who won the awards from the cross country. BELOW: Bloomfield Rossville Laura and Endeavour Christian College students ‘chilling out’ during lunch. RIGHT: Eli from Rossville State School flying with the wind.

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5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Messenger of the Gods 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Wildest India: Western Ghats: Monsoon Mountains- known locally as the Sahyadri Hills, which are made up of the Malabar Plains and a continuous chain of mountains. (Part 4 of 5) 8:35 Extreme Frontiers: Canada - Adventurer Charley Boorman sets off to cross Canada by motorbike. (Part 2 of 4) 9:30 East to West: Between Two Rivers - This new six-part series tells the story of the birth and flourishing of civilisation in the Middle East and its huge influence on the West. (Part 1 of 6) 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: Under The Salt (M a,l,n 2008) In Spanish. Commander Trujillo, a Mexico City policeman, travels to a small town close to a salt mine where he investigates a series of mysterious murders of young women. 1:25 Movie: The Cruellest Day (MA v,a,l 2002) In Italian. Set in Eastern Europe and Somalia, this is a powerful, compelling drama based on the true story of the 1994 murder of Italian investigative journalist Illaria Alpi and her cameraman Miran Hrovatin. 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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5.00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird or What?: Strange Survival 2:30 If Only 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Walled City of Akko 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 French Food Safari 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita 8:30 Heston’s Feasts: Tudor 9:30 The Family UK: Little Pinchings Risk it for a Biscuit - The discovery of a rat in the kitchen means Arvinder turns DIY dad as he grapples with getting rid of the pest. He’s not impressed spending his time off playing handyman. But who will prevail? The rat? Or Arvinder and his DIY? 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 American Swing - Chronicles the history of the most prominent hetero swingers club in New York during the 1970s - Plato’s Retreat. 12:10 Dave In The Life: Sex Entrepreneur 1:00 Movie: The Wolf (MA s,l,v ) Based on the true story of Spanish Secret Service agent Mikel Lejarza, aka ‘The Wolf’, who in the mid-1970s infiltrated the Basque terrorist organisation. 3:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 97

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) Time spent helping out a friend at work may take up more of your energy than you expect. Your input will not go unnoticed, however. Romance. Don’t allow yourself to be ruled by your emotions. You need to make an important decision and must wait until you are more relaxed.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Once you have started a new project nobody will be able to stop you! Your momentum will help you to push through a barrier which has stopped other people in their tracks. Romance. Your partner may ﬁnd it hard to cope with all your excess energy! A powerful aspect to Mars later in the week could make you a little tense: do your best to use your excess energy constructively.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A few negative comments this week may sap your conﬁdence for a while. You need to take the remarks in context, however, and not overreact. Romance. A person whom you have known for some time may still be interested in you. They will do their best to pretend not to be interested, but their actions will give them away.

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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Be careful that problems at work don’t spill over into your home-life. So long as you try hard to be patient, everything will be resolved. Romance. You may need a little extra emotional support from your partner at the moment. Communications between you will be especially strong, but be careful not to be too demanding.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Activities which don’t need much money will give you a chance to get back on your feet ﬁnancially. Some recent extravagances have taken their toll. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus will give your love-life a push in the right direction. A romantic get-together this week will put your relationship onto much ﬁrmer ground after a recent misunderstanding.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

FINDWORD No. 97

A surprise move later in the week may leave you wondering what is going on. Talk to a person whom you can trust – your other colleagues may not be so quick to tell you everything. Romance. A power-struggle between you and your partner will not help either of you. Do your best to settle a recent dispute in a way which satisﬁes both sides.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) You may ﬁnd it difﬁcult to tolerate people who don’t know what they are doing. You won’t appreciate having to clear up a mess caused by someone else. Romance. If you are able to relax properly this will be an excellent week for both of you. Be especially careful not to get into arguments, especially ones involving money. You won’t be in a mood for compromise at the moment!

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SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) At times this week you will need to spend more time by yourself. You have a lot of work to get through and won’t be happy if you are constantly interrupted. Romance. A new relationship may pick up speed faster than you expect. Very soon you will have to make a decision about how quickly you want to get involved with this person.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) A kind word will go a– long way. Your enthuFor all your printing needs www.lotsa.com.au siasm and energy will be appreciated by the people around you; however you must be sympathetic to people who are not so dynamic. Romance. A favourable aspect to Neptune this week will improve your powers of intuition, just when you most need them!

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CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Your ability to spot a ﬁnancial opportunity will help to bring in some money just when you need it most. Make sure you don’t take any more risks than you have to, however. Romance. Time spent with someone whom you hardly know could prove interesting. This person may be much keener on you than you realised. Don’t expect any dramatic developments for the time being, however.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

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A favourable aspect to Jupiter will help to bring a little more luck into your life over the next few days. Don’t miss an opportunity just because a friend tries to put you off. Romance. Your self-conﬁdence will be especially high at the moment. You may need to be the one who takes the initiative in a new relationship.

SOLUTIONS No. 97

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Jupiter will give you the conﬁdence you need to sort out a long-standing problem. You need to deal head-on with an issue which you have been trying to avoid. Romance. Your partner will appreciate a few words of encouragement. You might not realise how much they value your support.

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) A surprise meeting with a person whom you met many years ago may confuse you for a while. After a while you will remember who this person is and where you have seen them before. Romance. A meeting with a close friend will give you a chance to talk about your relationship with your partner in much more depth than usual. There are some issues which you need to address quite urgently.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)

A difﬁcult aspect to Pluto this week could bring some secrets out of the closet. Do your best to deal honestly with these issues rather than trying to cover them up even further. Romance. A comment made by your partner could make you angry. Try not to overreact, and do your best to see it in context.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A group discussion about a recent problem at work will help you come up with a solution which you would not have been able to reach by yourself. Don’t be too hard on someone whom you disagree with. Romance. An acquaintance that you hardly know may be much more interested in you than you realise. This person thinks about you a lot and would like to have a more romantic relationship with you.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) A decision which you make this week will be difﬁcult because the other person involved in this is in a much stronger position than you are. Don’t push your luck too far. Romance. Don’t let a personal remark upset you from someone close this week. Take this person’s comments in context and move on.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)

A difﬁcult aspect to Mars early in the week could make you quite aggressive at times. Be careful not to take an insult too seriously. Romance. You must try to ﬁnd a better balance between your own needs and those of your partner. A friend who understands you well will give you a word of advice.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

A difﬁcult aspect to Uranus may bring some confusion into your life over the next few days. There won’t be much that you can count on to stay the same: do your best to move with the tide and take advantage of any opportunities which open up for you. Romance. A meeting with friends this weekend will put you in touch with a new admirer. This person will want to see much more of you.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Time spent helping a close friend will bring you both closer together. You understand this person well, but there is something about them which you are not aware of. When you ﬁnd this out you will be better able to give the right advice. Romance. Time spent alone with your partner will help you to get to grips with a recent problem which has come between you. You need to ﬁnd out what your partner really feels about the situation.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Your ability to spot a ﬁnancial opportunity when you see it will help you to bring in a windfall. Spending the money won’t be quite as easy! Romance. It might be better to hide your interest in a new admirer. This person is already very interested in you, but will respond to a challenge.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may feel that you are being bossed about at the moment. Unfortunately, this is not the best time to make a fuss. Wait a few days. Romance. If your partner’s bad habits haven’t changed yet they are not likely to do so in the future! You may just have to accept them.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You may be a little hard on yourself at times over this week. Don’t accept the blame for a mistake which was somebody else’s fault. Romance. This is not the best time for joint activities. You will enjoy being with your partner, but will need to make your own decisions.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) Don’t be afraid to indulge yourself from time to time this week. You have been putting in more than your fair share of work and need to feel that you are getting some reward. Romance. A promise which your partner made recently will soon be fulﬁlled. This will help to reassure you over recent doubts.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A favourable aspect to Neptune later in the week will make this an excellent time for original thought. Your creative juices will be ﬂowing and you will be full of bright ideas! Romance. Events may not go quite according to plan - but this is not your fault. Make sure that you stay calm.

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Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. You will ďŹ nd patches of this fringing reef between Cooktown and Cow Bay. There is a very stunning and complex system at Archer Point as well as hidden, less accessible spots around Cedar Bay. Further down, there is more between Cape Trib. Beach and the Beach House, off the Cape Trib. Campground, Coconut Beach and at Cow Bay around Black Rock to Snapper Island. Fringing reefs just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t survive where the big monsoonal rains wash muddy water into the sea from the major river systems. However, along the Daintree Coast and up past the Bloomfield River short of the Annan River, where the mountains are close to the sea, the water is much cleaner, allowing the fringing reef to grow and survive.

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A four-metre croc at BloomďŹ eld River relaxing over the long weekend. Bryn Jones, BSC, a zoologist with reef ďŹ sh species. Some of the largest Cape Trib. Ocean Safari elaborates turtles in the wild, mainly Green sea turtles and Hawksbill turtles inhabit on aspects of the reef. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fringing coral reef actually the fringing reef along with sharks sits around 0.8m higher than any and rays.â&#x20AC;? other reef systems in the marine park. So, enjoy the fringing reef when A large number of coral species not you can get a low tide, below about found anywhere else in the Great 1.2metres. Over the next week, Barrier Reef have been discovered and, in fact, right through May, the living and fossilised on the fringing daytime tides are low and good for reef. reef and beach walking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the majority above The higher tides shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pose water level is dead, under the water- any problems for motorists on the line lives a thriving ecosystem with BloomďŹ eld River Crossing. Cairns Regional Council has done many ďŹ sh species such as groupers, rabbitfish, parrotfish and smaller a very nice patch-up job on potholes

Thomas and Dunja Celeborn from the Tablelands listen to Bryn Jones explaining the fringing coral reef. Photo: MIKE Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ARCY.

and one bad slippery patch on the BloomďŹ eld Track. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sad to say, but the Ayton to Rossville section is still in poor shape, and a real suspension-cruncher. Crocs are again starting to venture upstream and this week. We saw a four-metre beauty among the mangroves on BloomďŹ eld River. So, get out this weekend and have a good look around our part of the world. Happy travelling Mike and Trish Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours www.darcyofdaintree.com.au Ph: +61 7 4098 9180

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Three Rivers women impress at titles By ALF WILSON MARLINS ladies rugby league side coach Sam Reuben was impressed with the ability of players in the Three Rivers side which contested the North Queensland Championships in Cairns last weekend. Three Rivers were the newcomers at the carnival which was contested by four other women’s teams - winners Cape United, Mackay, Cairns, Townsville and Three Rivers. Cape United consisting of players from Bamaga on the Northern Peninsula Area and the Weipa area beat Mackay 20-4 in the 6th May grand final. Reuben is coach of the North Queensland Marlins side picked after the championships to contest the State Titles at Ipswich in June. “Women’s rugby league in North Queensland is developing into a very strong competition. With five teams competing for the North Queensland Championship Title, it was good to see all players representing their cities and com-

munities at a very high standard. It was good to see a new team enter the competition Three Rivers which had players from Cooktown, Hopevale, Wujal Wujal and other surrounding area’s and the players impressed me. There were plenty of excellent individual performances from the girls, so a special mention for Naomie Bobonjie and Natasha Baggow who played out of their skins in the carnival and were unlucky not to get player of the carnival, which was won by the powerful centre, Bianca Ambrum playing for the Cape United,’’ Reuben said. Reuben said that the Cape United team who will be very hard to beat in the coming years with their youthful squad. “But I cannot go without also mentioning their captain Florrie King-smith, who led them well,” he said. Results of Preliminary Games: Townsville 34 d Cairns 10, Mackay 34 d Cape United 22, Townsville 22 d Three Rivers 18, Cape United 36 d Cairns 8, Mackay 18 d Three Rivers

4, Cape United 36 d Townsville 8, Cairns 16 d Three Rivers 4, Townsville 22 d Mackay 10, Cape United 36 d Three Rivers 0, Mackay 12 d Cairns 4. The North Queensland Marlins side: Melissa Micallif (Townsville), Jackie Oberleuter (Cairns), Angie Nadredre (Townsville), Bianca Ambrum (Cape United), Rachael Gordon (Cape United), Brittany Brealey (Mackay), Aggie Solomon (Townsville), Kellie McLean (Townsville), Naomie Bobonjie (Mackay), Natasha Baggow (Mackay), Heather Ballinger (Cairns), Deanne Turner (Mackay), Iyesha Beer (Townsville), Florrie King-Smith (Cape United), Elsja Mosby (Cape United), Lucy Bond (Cape United), Katie Haren (Cairns), Maddie Oberleuter (Cairns), Val Cole (Townsville). Coach: Sam Rueben. Kahmia Raikiki (Mackay), Evie Evernden (Cairns), Alyssa Wray (Cape United) and Roslyn Roundtree (Mackay)were selected to play for the Barbarians at the State Titles.

Our Little Athletes show their skills

Russell Clark clears the bar easily.

Holly Farnan has good balance with the first stride of her long jomp on Tuesday afternoon.

Erica Kulka shows her style in the high jump.

Carly Johnson shows good follow through with her shot put style.

Ashlee Madden’s early discus release resulted in this low trajectory attempt.

Jaymie Vella has her eyes set Casper Wallace soars firmly on the path of the discus through the air in his long jump attempt. with this attempt.

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Cool nights, brisk mornings bring change for anglers WITH the water temperature dropping, the seasonal cycle of change is well under way. Crocs are sunning themselves, mackerel are out the front and the red reef fish are feeding well. Strong winds, scattered bait and big tides made fishing in the Endeavour and Annan Rivers a bit tough last week, but the anglers who persevered still managed a feed, with mangrove jacks, barra and grunter amongst the catch. And there have been quite a few mud crabs about in both river systems. As the roads are due to open over the coming weeks, the rush to be first at your favourite fishing hole will be on again. Bookings for the national parks

Jacky Murphy is happy with this catch. Photo submitted.

are available online and last time I checked, are filling fast. The ﬁshing is usually excellent, but the cool nights can slow down the bite. If the forecast holds true for this weekend, we will need to watch for a slight drop in the wind for Sunday. It might be just enough to go out to target a mackerel early in close, or lure cast the river on the neap tides. Inland waterholes will be a great choice - cooler nights making camping fun and the ﬁshing is a bonus. Tight lines Russell Bowman The Lure Shop

Drive to rules on course Hasher performs special trick WELCOME to our newest members David Hanna, Greg Thomas, Jock Gillies and Anna Davidson. I’m sure you will enjoy our little piece of paradise. Some people who hire the motorised carts are still not adhering to the rules pertaining to their use. Please remember to stick to the paths and fairways only. Do not drive through sand bunkers, hazards or anywhere that is not a fairway or designated cart pathway. The use of the motorised cart is a privilege and not a right. Blue Hobbs managed to hold on to the lead for The Italian Restaurant weekly stroke competition held between April 29 and May 4 with a nett score of 61. Runner-up position was taken out by Steve Butler who returned a nett 62. Obviously, a lot of members decided to go away for the long weekend and I don’t blame them, so only a handful of members contested the Cook Shire Council Stroke competition held on Saturday, May 5. Kim Copland was simply on ﬁre and won the day’s event with a nett score of 62-66 off the stick. Coming in at runner-up position was John Pettersen who had

a nett score of 64. All the nearest the pins were landed and Blue Hobbs held on to 2/11, Steve Butler for 14 and John Pettersen for 9/18. Our once-ina-blue-moon golfer, Maranti King, took out the honours for the Sunday 9-Hole Stableford competition. Maranti had 20 Stableford points for the front nine, but so did Julie Sauer. However, Maranti managed to win on a count-back. Julie Sauer is currently leading the field for The Italian Restaurant weekly stableford competition with 40 points. This coming Saturday’s competition is the third round of the 3-Person Ambrose championship. Just a reminder, if you are not playing in this year’s Cooktown Open, the Club is in need of volunteers. We need a starter’s assistant and a gopher. For those members who have nominated and have not yet paid nor given me their requested tee times, please do so by the end of this week as I need to do the draw. Happy golﬁng everyone Kelly Barnett Manager Cooktown Golf Club

In the Bunker

THE host for this week’s run was Saddlebags. Runs from her place are always popular because she has one of the best views in Cooktown, and is famous for some classy hors d’oeuvres. All the same, because the hash fell in the dying hours of a long week-end, we were a touch thin on the ground. Never mind. As soon as the hare gave us the signal, we set off down the steps and into town. There were some tourists around, strolling beside the river and taking in the evening air. I don’t know what they made of a crowd of Hashers rushing past. Perhaps they thought it was some quaint country custom. None of them followed to see us hurry across the new park land on the

river side of Adelaide Street and on to the old railway line. The path has not been used much this year and could do with a trim. No doubt it is on our new Councillor’s to-do list. At the back of the cemetery, the hare had had some sort of crisis and managed to lay the paper in two directions at once. F&*t took the left hand path because it looked drier. Moses turned right, reasoning that because it involved a little paddling through the mud, it must be the right trail. He was wrong. His trail just stopped, and he had to ﬁnd his own way back. The rest of the pack followed paper behind the council depot to Adelaide Street and on home.

Back at the bash, GM Thermo was at last able to congratulate Soggy on reaching her 100th run at last. Then there was Muff, who has got to 555 runs, and that was worth a drink. Wetcheck has reached 250, not worth a drink but she got one anyway. And then there was Titus who - very improbably - managed to shut his car door on his own head. Next week’s run will be hosted by Soggy on (Really? On his own head? But how did he...) Monday, May 14 at 5.30 pm. Just turn up to join in the fun. Call Moses on 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for details. On-on! Lye Bak

Weekend ahead for Cape York THIS weekend’s events at the SSAA Cape York Branch Cameron Creek Road range are a Pistol Shoot on Saturday at 1pm, which will be followed by a Practice Riﬂe Shoot at 2pm. Then on Sunday there will be a Combined Services Shoot from 9am.

All inquiries are to be directed to Gopher on 4069 5379 for both shoots as Toby is still away. Anne Williams Secretary

we will be holding a Fiream’s Safety Course in June for both riﬂe and handgun for those who are considering for a ﬁrearms licence. All people who might like to participate must contact the club on 4069 5799 to register their interest. Dates in May to note in your diary include: Sunset Shoots - Wednesdays, May 16, 23 and 30 from 5.30pm;

Sunday, May 27 from 9am; and General meeting Wednesday, May 30 from 5.30pm. All are welcome to attend. Please wear closed footwear and bring photo ID. Janne Stewart Secretary/Treasurer

Three Remember upcoming safety course Rivers THERE is nothing to report from the Target Shoot - Sunday, Cooktown SSAA this week. May 13 from 1.30pm; action However, residents are reminded that Practical Shoot -

ABOVE: A Cooktown Crocs attacker skirts around the attempted tackle of this Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels player. RIGHT: Hope Vale’s Peter Gibson laughs and taunts the oncoming Cooktown defence.

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G’DAY again. It was good for us to ﬁnally put in a full game for a win against the Dragons last week. In what I think was a good team effort right across the board for 80 minutes, we all played well. Since the match, I’ve been asked what it was about St George’s game that we concentrated on during the week leading up to the game. But to tell the honest truth, we weren’t thinking about them at all. All of our efforts revolved our own game. We knew after the loss to the Rabbitohs the previous week that we’ve got the wins in us, we’ve just got to concentrate on our strengths and gradually remove the weaknesses from our performances. And this week, our goal will be to take Friday night’s performance into the game against the Knights on Saturday night. It’s all about consistency. I keep saying it, but that’s what we need to achieve. We were really pleased with our quick start, and to get so many points on the board against a good defensive side like the Dragons was a real bonus. But then they got a bigger share of the ball in the second half and really put it to us. All the goal line defensive work we did during the off-season paid off, because they could only put six points on us before we got control of the game again. I think that was the most pleasing aspect of the game for us. Johnno (Johnathan Thurston) is ok after the high shot he copped. His head-gear probably saved him from a much more serious injury, and all the rest of us have pulled up good. We’re under no illusions about the game against the Knights. They’re a no-nonsense side who play tough all the time, and they ramp that up a few notches when they play at home. But we’re ready for them. I hear the Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels notched up another victory again on Friday night too. I was talking to Nigel and Lionel (Bowen) over the weekend and they told me they’re undefeated at this stage, which is really good for them. It’s up to the Warriors, Crocs and Yindili now to lift their training and on-ﬁeld efforts to try and knock them off, while the Rebels have to remember they can’t afford to get too cocky. I’ve heard the footy’s a good standard and the boys are becoming more intense about their games, which is a good thing for the Three Rivers League. DINNER: 7 NIGHTS A WEEK, Anyway, it’s time to sign off, so don’t forget to tune in on Saturday night. We’ll be trying our hardest to string back-toWednesdays & Fridays, 5 – 8pm back victoriesLUNCH: together Wednesdays, and we need all your support. Thursdays - Matt Bowen

HOPE Vale’s Red Soils maintained their unbeaten record in season 2012 with a clinical, comprehensive 32-22 defeat of the Cooktown Crocs at John Street Oval on Friday night. The final score was not a true indication of the Rebels’ dominance of the match, with last season’s premiers and this year’s competition leaders failing to convert five of their seven tries - denying them a potential extra 10 points. The Crocs. on the other hand, added the extras for three of their four tries. Of the four teams that contest the Three Rivers Rugby League competition, the Rebels have proved themselves as the side which has most embraced the winning tactics of the successful NRL teams - discipline and punishing their opposition when they make errors. Friday night’s game started positively for the Crocs, with a perfect set from the kick-off followed by a bonus gift of possession Red Soil Rebel Keithean Bowen on this after a down-field kick bounced run over the half-way mark. off a Rebel into the jaws of the Crocs defence. Croc kicker. Cooktown scored soon after to take a But a rush of blood saw an un- 6-4 lead, but an error soon after the kick necessary pass turn the ball over to to restart play again gifted possession to the Rebels who returned fire with three safe rucks and polished them off with a 40-20 kick which gave them the advantage in the ensuing scrum. Five tackles later, the Rebels scored their first try on the right edge of the

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the Rebels. And again they scored soon after, again on the Crocs’ right side, which proved to be the script for the rest of the game. The Rebels scored two more unconverted tries before the Crocs posted a try of their own, which saw the combatants go into the half-time break with the score at 16-10. A try from the Crocs in the ﬁrst set after the resumption of play equaled the score to tease the crowd with the prospect of a close ﬁnish. However, the Hope Vale mob never looked troubled for the remainder of the match as they maintained their composure and scored from Crocs’ errors of which there were not that many. It was just a simple matter of the Rebels making them pay dearly for any indiscretion. Referee Scott Thomason exercised his quiet authority with another sound game in the centre with the whistle. The Wujal Wujal Yindili forfeited to the Hope Vale Warriors in the other game scheduled for the evening.

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ABOVE: Red Soil Rebels prop Peter Gibson tries to bump off this Crocs defender. BELOW: A Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels defender desparately holds on to the jersey tails of this Cooktown Croc. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

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Datum is Lowest Astronomical Tide. Tide times are provided by courtesy of Maritime Safety Queensland, © The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 2010.

Fri 11 Time 01:52 09:07 14:24 19:52

Sat 12 Ht 2.48 1.14 1.6 1.08

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Time 03:14 10:25 16:07 21:31

MOON PHASES

Ht 2.41 1.02 1.71 1.18

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Tue 15

Time 04:26 11:15 17:17 22:54

Time 05:18 11:53 18:05 23:52

Time 05:59 12:26 18:44

NEW MOON Mon. May 21 . Time: 09.47

Ht 2.39 0.91 1.88 1.19

FIRST QUARTER Tues. May 29. Time: 06.16

Ht 2.36 0.82 2.06 1.17

FULL MOON Mon. Jun 4. Time: 21.12

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Ht 2.32 0.74 2.2

LAST QUARTER Sun. May 13. Time: 07.47

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Thu 17

Fri 18

Time 00:37 06:32 12:55 19:17

Time 01:15 07:00 13:21 19:48

Time 01:48 07:25 13:45 20:17

Ht 1.16 2.27 0.69 2.31

Ht 1.16 2.2 0.66 2.39

Ht 1.18 2.12 0.64 2.45

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