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Foreshore master plan unveiled Community asked to have their say at this weekend’s markets

By GARY HUTCHISON COOK Shire Council is calling on residents to view and comment on its Cooktown Foreshore Master Plan for the future development and management of the foreshore and surrounding areas before Friday, December 9, 2011.

To assist locals with an inspection of the draft concept plan, Council officers will be at the markets this Saturday, December 3, when community members will be able to view and discuss the plan and provide their feedback.

Cook Shire Chief Executive Officer Steve Wilton said the master plan will provide a “project ready” strategic framework from which future funding and development opportunities will be based.

“The master plan has to be adopted by both Council and the community,” Mr Wilton said.

“Once that’s done, it provides a vehicle from which applications can be made for funding to bring the development to fruition.”

But he said the upgrade to the foreshore would take place in stages over a period of time.

“And that’s a good thing, because it allows us the flexibility to re-assess and adjust the plan as stages are completed,” he said.

Mr Wilton said that when completed, the foreshore development would not only provide a much more aesthetically pleasing area between the Powder Magazine and the Central Business District, it would also provide a multitude of recreational opportunities which will enhance the lives of Cooktowners.

And of course, there is the added value to the tourist appeal to the town.

“There will be a tidal, saltwater lagoon where the rock wall is now,” he said.

“All the parklands, monuments and reenactment site will be given face lifts and enhanced.

“We envisage walking tracks, cycle paths, children’s playgrounds and barbecue and picnic areas, which, with a much more visually appealing waterfront will make Cooktown even more stunning.”

Cook Shire Chief Executive Officer Steve Wilton near the Powder Magazine, examines the Cooktown Foreshore Master-plan.

Photo: GARY HUTCHISON Council endorsed the draft plan at its November ordinary meeting last Wednesday, November 23.

Mr Wilton said Council would evaluate community comment between now and early January, make suggestions for changes where

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Copies of the draft concept plan are now available at Council’s administration building and online at Council’s website www.cook.qld. gov.au for public viewing.

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For any further information on the project, contact Council’s Project Manager Tina Fleming on (07) 4069 5444.

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NEWS

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By GARY HUTCHISON COOKTOWN Wharf regulars are disgusted with anglers who are ignoring legislation which prohibits the taking of barramundi in the designated closed season between November and February - with the exception of Traditional Owners (TOs).

Now the locals are taking action to ensure the offenders are brought to justice.

Lure Shop proprietor Russell Bowman was alerted to an incident last week, when teenage anglers were seen deliberately fishing for barramundi. “I went down and had a talk to them and told them about the risks and the $400 on-thespot fine involved,� Mr Bowman said. “But it’s been an ongoing problem for years.�

With Spanish mackerel still being landed off the Wharf, anglers are using the same hooks and heavy line that will capture barramundi. “You know the ones who are deliberately going for the barra though,� he said. “The guys fishing for mackerel will have their lines cast right out into the current. “The blokes deliberately going for barra will have them dropped over the side of the Wharf.�

Mr Bowman said with barramundi being very active during their spawning season, it was possible to accidentally land them, but they had to be released immediately. “The barra should be released as soon as possible,� he said. “Ideally, they should be left in the water, but if they have to be brought up on to the Wharf, the release should be done quickly.�

He said that where a barramundi has swallowed a hook, the line should be cut as close to the mouth and the hook will rust away naturally in the fish’s gut.

The enraged local who reported the incident to Mr Bowman said the number of Barramundi being deliberately caught using heavy line and large hooks, and then taken home from the Cooktown Public Wharf since the closure in early November has been staggering. “This is not sport fishing when the fish are at a vulnerable spawning time, this is one fish closure which really works to protect Barramundi stocks,� said the local who did not want to be named.

Gungarde Aboriginal Corporation Chairman Warren Kulka said while Traditional Owners still exercised their rights to fish for barramundi during the closed season, his people respected the concept of the legislation and did their best to ensure a minimum impact on fish stocks.

In light of the recent complaints, Mr Kulka called on his fellow Traditional Owners to only take fish for personal use. “It’s important to ensure that barramundi

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Gungarde Aboriginal Corporation Chairman Warren Kulka and Lure Shop proprietor Russell Bowman on the Cooktown Public Wharf examine the type of rig which can only be used by Indigenous anglers to catch barramundi during the closed fishing season.

Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

“It’s been an ongoing problem for years,� Russell Bowman numbers are not threatened, so I’m calling on my people to only take what they need for themselves and their families,� Mr Kulka said. “And whenever possible, the big fish should be released and the smaller, legal ones taken.�

Steve Pollard, District Officer, Queensland Boats and Fisheries in Port Douglas said his team was always ready to act on reliable information. “We need people to stand up and provide us with the information we need to sustain a prosecution,� Mr Pollard said. “That means taking photos whenever pos-

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sible, recording vehicle or boat registration numbers and the times and dates offences are witnessed. “And it’s very important to record a description of the persons involved.�

Mr Pollard said patrols and inspections of waterways around Cooktown were done as often as possible.

It is believed that video footage from strategically-placed surveillance cameras in the vicinity of the Wharf is currently being examined to identify recent offenders.

Anyone with information which might assist Queensland Boating and Fisheries in these matters is urged to call 4099 5170.

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DECEMBER Fri 2. Cape York Landholders Forum from noon at Laura Rodeo Grounds.

Fri 2. Top Pub – Barefoot Belles.

Sat 3. Lions Den – Bill Chambers.

Sat 3. Cape York SSAA – DTL Shotgun shoot from 1pm.

Call Jim on 4069 5173 for details.

Sat 3. Cape York Landholders Forum at Laura Rodeo Grounds.

Sat 3. Country music heavyweight Bill Chambers will be playing at the Lion’s Den from 6pm.

Sun 4. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous.

1.30pm at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5262.

Tue 6. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous. 8pm at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5088.

Wed 7. South Cape York Catchments Group meeting at

the Rossville Hall from 6.30pm.

Thu 8. Chamber of Commerce dinner at Sovereign Resort Hotel from 6pm.

Sun 11. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous.

1.30pm at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5262.

Tue 13. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous. 8pm at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5088.

Wed 14. Cooktown SSAA – Sunset shoot at 5.30pm.

Fri 16. Top Pub – Rough N Ready.

Sun 18. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous.

1.30pm at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5262.

Tue 20. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous. 8pm at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5088.

Wed 21. Cooktown SSAA – Sunset shoot at 5.30pm.

Thu 22. Neighbourhood Watch meeting cancelled.

Fri 25. Cooktown State School P&C meeting at the Events Centre from 9.30am after school parade.

Tue 27. Meeting of Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous. 8pm

at CWA Hall, Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5088.

Wed 28. Cooktown SSAA – Sunset shoot and general meeting at 5.30pm.

Sat 31. Top Pub – Roswell.

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.

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 letters to the editor Local returns with camping figures HOW fascinating to arrive home after touring 20,000kms right around Australia and down the centre in 200 days, to find the town in the middle of discussion on caravan parks versus rest area (freedom) camps?

Especially as 36 of my 200 nights were at caravan parks, with the remaining 165 nights spent in totally legal, signposted, dedicated rest area (freedom) camps.

The most expensive of the caravan parks were Wave Rock and Broome (the dirtiest town I saw) in West Australia at $30, which included power.

The cheapest were $5 per night without power at Devil’s Marbles NT, and Quobba Point Blowholes, WA, closely followed by the Mareeba Rodeo ground at $9 per night unpowered and then Cactus Beach, SA, unpowered, and Jundah Council’s powered site - each at $10.

My remaining 165 nights included two weeks at De Greys River, 40km outside Port Hedland WA, fossicking for jasper, agate and chalcedony. Another week was at Norseman WA, for opalite, chrystophase and haematite. Only at Obriens Creek Campsite, Mt Surprise, Queensland could you camp and fossick for topaz, for $10 unpowered.

But the tourist cash cow provides meat and milk for more than just caravan parks. As John said (Cooktown Local News November 24, 2011) tourists buy stuff: food, grog, medicine, souvenirs and tours.

Many are on very tight budgets, like myself on an Age Pension, or on Veterans’ or Disability payments. All too often you meet people who have worked hard, paid big super and then lost everything in the mismanaged fund crashes. Rest area camps are often their only hope to survive,

Celebration opportunity IN my nine years of living in Cooktown, I have not been aware of any public reference to the fact of Hope Vale being inaugurated on January 26, 1886 - the 26th also being Australia day.

I would think that it would be a wonderful opportunity for the Guugu or any other groups concerned to commemorate the event.

Whether the advent of the mission is seen as a negative or a positive by our Bama mates, it should perhaps not preclude remembrance of the event.

I am aware of a “Muni day”,but this is not as directly connected with Hope Valley or Hope Vale and Muni was not the first missionary in the area.

Anzac Day as an example, is a commemoration of a very tragic time, and there were Bama in WWI too, but remembrance does help heal and remind people of their common humanity.

“Whatchya” reckon Hope Vale Council and others who may be involved?

I have floated this idea past Shirley Costello of the Indigenous Knowledge Center, and she thinks it is worth pursuing. Some more research is needed and I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has more knowledge of the significance of January 26, 1886.

Serge Petelin Cooktown

financially.

But on my 36/165 basis, it may surprise you that I don’t support a site near the Dump Point. From observations during many hours as a Boathouse volunteer, that spot is far too boggy, nor would I like to see interference with the accepted quiet sit-down area for our local Indigenous people.

So where do I suggest? Easy!

On that big empty section of Council’s Walker Street block.

Close to shops, restaurants, pubs, doctors, Finch Bay, library, Wharf and Grassy Hill.

A 20-hour limit with a maximum two-day stay - they go walking, shopping, touring and spending dollars during the day - and easy for Council to monitor.

Limited to self contained vehicles - those with their own on-board shower and toilet.

But more 24-48 hour rest areas are needed between Mt Carbine

Still time to respond THE camping questionnaires I distributed around town, and as an insert in the Cooktown Local News two weeks ago are still being accepted at the post office.

Please have your say on this. You may obtain blank forms from the James Cook Museum.

I have analysed the first 85 completed questionnaires and will publish results soon.

Anyone else who wishes to have their say on the issues of free or low-cost camping, and a policy for the ever-growing grey nomad market, for or against, you can help us to get a balanced view from all sections of the community.

You may also obtain a form by emailing me on dalekchildren@gmail.com or call 0419 673 221.

Serge Petelin Cooktown

THANK you so much to all the sponsors and the Traditional Owners who made it possible for the comedian, Sean Choolburra to do a free performance at the Cooktown State School in the day and later in the evening at the Events Centre on November 23.

What an awesome, “deadly” time we had?

His audience-appropriate, wholesome humour kept us laughing all night and the fantastic dancing was a real bonus.

It was a real blessing to have such a talented artist here in our little town.

God bless you Sean and for those who made it all happen. Thank you!

(Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.)

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Great for the 2011 eclipse! East Normanby is another option. It will make for safer travel for locals and tourists alike as the “nomad wave” swells in the next years - before it dies off as they all die off - plus it lets them use up their supplies so they need to spend here to resupply.

Think outside the square and consider all the local businesses, not just one that closes DecemberApril.

If you want more info, facts and figures, come to the markets on Saturday. I will be “at home” and you are welcome. You may even get to see photos of my caravan park stays and rest area camps.

LOCALS are being asked to direct their prayers to baby Yiri Harrigan (pictured) who will undergo his second heart operation in Melbourne on Thursday, December 8.

Originally scheduled for Monday, the operation was postponed.

Yiri was born with hypo-plastic left heart syndrome which will require a total of three operations before the condition is corrected. The third will be performed when he is three years old.

His parents Dylan Harrigan and Sonnette Ozies have relocated temporarily to Melbourne with Yiri to facilitate his treatment

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NEWS

Coal mine gets green light at meeting “There’s a huge pod of dugongs that live and breed in that bay ... and now we’re facing a coal mine,” Gavin Bassani

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Elders Helen Rootsey and Francis Woibo at last week’s meeting at which Aust-Pac Capital’s coal mine, the Wongal Project was given approval. Photo submitted.

CAPE York Peninsula will get its first coal mine after the go-ahead was given to Aust-Pac Capital’s Wongal Project in a unanimous decision of 10 Indigenous clan groups at Kalpowar Crossing last Wednesday, November 23.

In a sometimes fiery meeting, lawyers representing some dissenting Traditional Owners along with journalists were ejected from the meeting.

Gavin Bassani told The Australian last week the mine would affect his clan’s sea country, home to a large pod of dugongs.

“There’s a huge pod of dugongs that live and breed in that bay ... and now we’re facing a coal mine right through the guts of the Flinders Island area,” Mr Bassani said.

Bernie Hart had also expressed concerns that nearby family burial sites would be desecrated by the project.

However, a spokesperson for Balkanu said Mr Hart and Mr Bassani had agreed that the meeting should continue and that the vote should go ahead and that their interests in the project could be managed through anthropological investigation within

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“If there has been an anthropological oversight it will be rectified within the next fortnight,” the spokesperson said.

The massive profits and royalties that could flow from the Wongai Project to the local Aboriginal people from the small-scale underground coking coal mine on Aboriginal land in the Laura basin, 150km northwest of Cooktown were discussed at the meeting.

Aust-Pac Capital estimates the mine will create 200 full-time jobs for local people and would have a minimum life of 30 years, mining 1.5 million tonnes annually.

Founding Chairman of the Kalpower Land Trust Tim McGreen said the ILUA signing was a successful day for Traditional Owners.

“We were anticipating about 80 but welcomed 120 people into the meeting. There was a unanimous vote for consent from 10 clan groups. The ILUA was signed by all decision making parties and their representatives. There were no objections registered or recorded,” Mr McGreen said.

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“Kalpower people have worked on all sorts of ideas to get ahead.

This project will provide jobs and careers for future generations, and its benefits will have a ripple effect across the Cape. We are proud to be creating a better life for our children.

“Traditional Owners of Kalpower welcome the Cook Shire Council’s support, and the declaration of this support to the Coordinator General’s department. The Council recognises the economic benefits for the whole of Cape York.

“Any environmental concerns that have been raised are shared by the Traditional Owners and will be thoroughly investigated during the EIS which will be a ‘controlled action’ jointly supervised by the Commonwealth and the State governments making it the rigorous process it should be.

“If approved it would be a small-scale underground coking coal mine with only one barge per month. The metallurgical coal would be used to manufacture steel and attracts a significantly higher premium than the coal used for power generation.

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COMMUNITY

Lessons learned in fun environment

Local SES volunteer George Tiemstra showing Debra Horsfield cyclone maps at the “Serious Fun” event. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

Cook Shire Council Animal Control Officer Darryn Higgins gives esky winner, Kel Sadlier information on cyclones. Photo: ALI WARD.

SES Controller Kym Jerome hands “Emergency Warrior” bags to the local kids who were invited to sign the SES vehicle as having completed the course. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

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COOK Shire Mayor Peter Scott has declared Saturday’s Serious Fun information night to be a Category 5 success.

Held at the Events Centre for the purpose of providing on-site and take-home information on what to do in the event of a cyclone, Mayor Scott said the addition of market stalls, useful lucky door prizes and a trivia night was the perfect lure to attract residents.

“We estimate at least 300 people visited during the day in stark contrast to last year’s pre-cyclone awareness meeting where only a handful attended,” Mayor Scott said.

To be eligible to win prizes, arrivals at the event had to obtain a bag filled with information to gain access to the entry forms for the various competitions.

And it just was not a matter of supplying a name and address, questions had to be answered to qualify, which for one competition required a visit to each of the information booths on hand.

Even the children became involved with local State Emergency Services co-ordinator Kym Jerome giving some local kids instruction on what to do in a cyclone event, after which, those who had completed the class were invited to sign the SES vehicle.

Mayor Scott gave due credit for the afternoon’s success to his Community Services Team led by Ali Ward.

“Sincere thanks to you and the Community Services Team for your organisation and effort,” he said in an email circulated through the council on Monday.

“Serious Fun was an outstanding success as a public awareness event and the earlier afternoon desk top session with Emergency Management Queensland, the Local Disaster Management Group and the newly-appointed remote ‘wardens’ was equally valuable.”

He said a sincere, grateful acknowledgment also had to be made of the stall holders, exhibitors and contributors who made the event so user friendly, informative and relevant.

Jan Howard won the lucky door prize, while Helen Greaves won a generator and Kel Sadlier won an esky.

Winners of the trivia competition were the team of Fart in a Storm, with Team Yasi the runners-up.

Lucky door prize winner, Jan Howard receives her chain saw from Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott. Photo: ALI WARD.

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Calendar is snapper’s legacy

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VANESSA Gillen’s “Captivating Cooktown Calendar 2012” evokes the contradictory adjectives, vibrant and serene to describe the 14 full-gloss colour images featured in her legacy to the area she has grown to love.

Without editing of any degree, the images are a true reflection of the people, fauna and flora and land and seascapes in our region. In them, she has captured the full richness of the colours in the scenes portrayed.

“I’m pretty proud that my photos are not edited and have come off the camera, exactly the way I saw them through the lens,” Vanessa said.

Inspired by her personal observation that calendars she had seen in Cooktown featured anything else but Cooktown and its surrounds, Vanessa decided to compile the photos she had taken during the past two-and-a-half years into the publication which is now on sale.

“This whole area, its people, birds, animals, flowers, trees, ocean and bush - I could just go on forever,” she said.

“There are brilliant photo opportunities everywhere, every day and I’m just so lucky I’ve been able to live here and capture some of its beauty.”

She said her two favourite photos were the children playing at Elim Beach and the view taken from the twin bridges at Shiptons Flat.

A dedicated “snapper” her entire life, Vanessa said she rarely went anywhere without her trusty Nikon, and it has had plenty of use since she arrived here with her husband Sean and their children Toby and Phoebe.

As a marketing and communications consultant, Vanessa has worked for the Cook Shire Council, Balkanu and the Re-enactment Association during her time here, and still found time to perform the role of Cooktown Chamber of Commerce President in 2010.

But the Gillen family’s contribution to the community is about to be lost, albeit intermittently, with their relocation to Cairns after Christmas.

However, Vanessa said she anticipated frequent returns to the area with Sean in his role with Balkanu.

“We’ll never be too far away, and when I come back, I’ll have my camera with me,” she said.

The calendar is currently on sale for $17.95 at the Croc Shop, Nature’s PowerHouse and the Cooktown Newsagency or by calling 0412 318 690.

ABOVE: This image of Elim Beach is one of Vanessa Gillen’s favourites appearing in her “Captivating Cooktown Calendar 2012”.

BELOW: Vanessa Gillen with her “Captivating Cooktown Calendar 2012”. Photo: SEAN GILLEN.

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Tough chicks win political week SUCH a relief this week to get away from the hot house of politics (the View shire offices on Hope from Street) and talk about the Hill the politer and gentler world of government down south.

Our Julia had a big win this week, managing to wrap business up successfully before the Christmas holidays.

She even managed, in a Machiavellian moment, to seduce a Coalition member into leaving home and so diminish Tony Abbott’s rugby team.

It’s always fun to watch our leaders’ refreshing attitude to matters of principle.

Almost as much fun as watching Tony appear on television, look the nation in the eye and say that he would never do such a thing, because that’s just not the way he is. And he said it with a straight face - a real politician!

A year or so ago, I would not have bet on Julia surviving long, but she has kept the roof on the barn and negotiated her way through difficult times. There must

be more to the lady than I thought.

The other piece of recent drama was the friendly discussion between Captain Bligh and Oberfuehrer Newman, live on television. I felt quite sorry for the Oberfuehrer. Not only did he have to contend with the lady herself - who is no pushover when the knives are out - but there was a big elephant in the room, Bob Katter and his Australian Party.

The Oberfuehrer must wake up at night thinking about an election that would force him into coalition with Bob’s Babies. What a nightmare that would be! He’d never be able to get a word in edgeways. Still, it may never happen. His LNP colleagues have given him a seat that will be difficult to win (perhaps they are trying to tell him something), and the coalition may be someone else’s problem.

All in all, two tough political ladies won the week, although they must be feeling the strain. Julia accepted (and paid for) a gift of $750 worth of antiwrinkle cream - about the only gift she has taken home in her time as PM.

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Cooktown Local News 1 - 7 December 2011 – 7

COMMUNITY

A bit of a giggle

More questions about Cooktown

TO lighten things up a little in the Cooktown Local News, we have decided to add a “Joke of the Week”, so each week we will be looking for submissions that will tickle our readers’ ribs.

This week’s contribution is from Cooktown Golf Club Manager, Kelly Barnett.

A SCOTTISH couple decided to go to Spain to thaw out during a particularly icy winter.

They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier.

Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. The husband left Glasgow and flew to Barcelona on Thursday, with his wife flying down the following day. The husband checked into the hotel. There was a computer in his room, so he decided to send an email to his wife. However, he accidentally left out one letter in her email address and without realising his error, sent the email.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Blackpool, a widow had just returned home from her husband’s funeral. He was a minister who died following a heart attack.

The widow decided to check her email expecting messages from relatives and friends.

After reading the first message, she screamed and fainted.

The widow’s son rushed into the room and found his mother on the floor and saw the computer screen which read: To: My Loving Wife Subject: I’ve Arrived Date: October 16, 2008 I know you’re surprised to hear from me.

They have computers here now and you are allowed to send emails to your loved ones.

I’ve just arrived and have been checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.

P.S. Bloody hot down here!

THIS week’s column is a continuation of the paper written by Dr Peter Ryle, ex-Cooktown Historian, which appeared in the Cairns Historical Society Bulletin in July 2003, and reinforces the Cooktown Historical Society’s belief with regard to population, pubs and brothels in Cooktown.

Water: Another point that throws doubt on the claims of a population of 35,000 is that Cooktown has always had problems providing enough water for its population. Soon after the town was first settled, attempts were made to secure reticulated water supply from Isabella Creek about 30 miles from Cooktown, but the government refused to support the scheme as there was insufficient population to pay for it. Several further attempts were made to secure a water supply, but the population was never high enough to justify the outlay. Until the early 1970s, Cooktown had to rely on wells for a water supply, and good wells were a scarce item in the town.

Even immediately after the Second World War when the population was down to about 300, the water supply was never really adequate. There definitely was never enough water for 35,000 people.

Rowdy lawless town: Without any attempt to verify their claims, some authors made much of the lawless nature of early Cooktown. Much of the concept of a lawless society flows naturally from the exaggeration of other factors. For instance, if the numbers of population, hotels and

brothels is exaggerated, then one could not really expect more lawlessness. Authors like Nancy Phelan in Some Came Early Some Came Late ramped the number of hotels to 96 with ‘twice as many brothels’.

In reality the “Votes and Proceedings” reported that the most hotels ever operating in Cooktown was 46.

Hotels had to apply each year for their license and the government recorded how many were applied for, how many were granted, and how many were actually in force. Claims have been made that many unlicensed hotels operated, but this is difficult to believe. The licensed hoteliers jealously guarded their trade and reacted immediately to any threat.

They had no qualms about reporting

any illegal operators to the authorities who soon took action against those who traded without licences.

It would be naive to expect that prostitutes would not have been present in Cooktown in its heyday.

However, there is no evidence that prostitution was widespread. The available newspapers reveal only a few women being charged with prostitution, or even of “having no lawful means of support”, or of “vagrancy”, as it was often euphemistically called. The newspapers were not loath to make slanderous accusations whenever possible but made little reference to prostitution.

It’s interesting to note that we could find no reference to the “notorious” Palmer Kate. Another factor against

the presence of a significant number of prostitutes was the power of the local churches. They were always ready to exert their intolerance against what they saw as “lax morals”. In one instance, they forced the council to cancel regular dances because alcohol was being consumed near the premises. In another instance, they forced the Cooktown Railway to cancel Sunday picnic excursions on the grounds that they were leading the youth of the town astray. It is beyond belief that such zealous church groups would not have been very vocal about closing brothels.

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Successful Funding Council was recently successful in receiving $95,000 in funding from the State Government for the Cooktown Skate Park. Endeavour Lions Club are also contributing $15,000 in funding for the project, received from the 2010 Just4Kids Motor Trail.

DECEMBER 3 - 24 Christmas Markets every Saturday in Lions and Endeavour Parks 3 Community consultation at the Cooktown Markets regarding the Cooktown Foreshore Master-plan and Draft Cook Shire Community Plan 4 Breakfast with Santa from 7am at the Cooktown Pool for children aged 0 -8 years 5 Draft Cook Shire Community Plan 2011/2021 – feedback closes 7 Christmas Craft Activity Morning at Cooktown Library 9 Cooktown Foreshore Master-plan – feedback closes 9 2012 Visitor Guide deadline for advertising bookings

In a joint effort, Cooktown State School P-12 and Cook Shire Council were successful in receiving $22,500 in State Government funding for lighting at the Cooktown Pool.

Road Works Updates ROSSVILLE - Works and drainage components of the Angus Gully Road upgrade are finished with footpath works still to be completed.

BLOOMFIELD - Sealing works have begun on Whyalla Flats, Third Street and Weary Bay Road. Rock blankets have been placed to bridge sections of infirm ground on these roads.

JANUARY 2012 1 Wheelie Bin Exchange Program closes 4 Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme  applications close

COOKTOWN - The Kerb Ramp Access Project is in design phase with a traffic impact study being undertaken. The public art component of this project is underway and being delivered by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

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As part of this project, Council will be conducting footpath works on the Helen Street frontage of Cornetts IGA, 29 Helen Street, Cooktown, from Monday 5th December until Friday 9th December 2011. This work will replace existing pavers with concrete slabs.

During this time disabled and pedestrian access via this entrance of the IGA will be restricted.

Parking in this area will also be limited.

Wheelie Bin Exchange Residents are reminded that they can still exchange their 240L wheelie bin for a 120L wheelie bin and receive a reduction in their waste service charge.

This offer will close on 1st January 2012.

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2012 Cooktown & Cape York Visitor Guide The new edition of the Cooktown & Cape York Visitor Guide is being compiled now. Local businesses and tourism operators are advised that the booking deadline for advertising has been extended to 9th December 2011.

All enquiries can be directed to Council’s Tourism Development Officer, David Barker on 4069 5444 or email dbarker@cook.qld.gov.au.

Cemeteries Council is continuing to update records for all Cook Shire cemeteries. If you have previously booked a plot with Cook Shire Council or a funeral director, or you would like to discuss any matter relating to Cook Shire Cemeteries please contact Council Officer Margaret Plant on 4069 5444 or email mplant@cook.qld.gov.au.

Cooktown Library The Cooktown library now offers 4 audio Plextor Daisy Readers for loan to borrowers who have difficulty with print or are in any way vision impaired. These audio players provide functions to navigate and use audio books, music CD’s and MP3 files. They can also play content from a USB memory stick or an SD card. They are designed with large buttons for ease of use and have excellent sound. The normal 3 week loan period may be negotiated and extended depending on demand.

A Christmas craft and activity morning for children will be held from 10:00am to 12:30pm in the Cooktown library on Wednesday 7th December. A light morning tea will be served.

All children under 4 are to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Laura Water Restrictions Laura is currently on Level 2 Water Restrictions as the water usage had become higher than production. The town was using up to 350kL per day and since the introduction of restrictions, usage has now dropped to 173kL per day.

Restrictions will remain in place until commencement of the wet season.

Community Plan 2011-2021 REVIEW PERIOD CLOSING The Draft Cook Shire Community Plan 20112021 is still available for review and comment.

Copies of the draft plan are available from Shire libraries, Council’s administration building in Furneaux Street Cooktown or online via Council’s website www.cook.qld.gov.au.

Comments can be sent until the closing date of Monday 5th December 2011 by email mail@cook.qld.gov.au, online through the Council website or by mail, PO Box 3, Cooktown, Qld, 4895.

Pensioner Rate Subsidy Scheme If you are the holder of a Centrelink Concession Card or Department of Veteran Affairs Repatriation Health Card (Full Conditions), and are not currently receiving a concession on rates for your primary place of residence, you are encouraged to make application by 4th January 2012.

Public Art

To be eligible you must be: w The holder of a Centrelink Concession Card w The owner or life tenant of the property and be legally responsible for the payment of Council rates and charges levied on that property w The property for which you make application must be your primary place of residence.

Artwork of a serpent, designed by local artist Helen Gordon is currently being painted on the new pathway at Grassy Hill lookout. This public art project has been funded by RADF.

Forms are available on Council’s website www.cook.qld.gov.au  Council  Rates or by contacting Council on 4069 5444.

Long service to Hope Vale Council recognised

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Christmas is

DEPUTY Mayor of Hope Vale Aboriginal Council, Councillor June Pearson was one of 14 councillors recently recognised at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual conference for their long service as councillors in local government.

Councillor Pearson’s 20 years of dedicated service was recognised with a presentation at the conference’s gala dinner by President, Councillor Paul Bell (also a recipient of a certificate of appreciation), and Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government, the Honourable Paul Lucas.

Deputy Mayor Pearson said she was particularly proud of the inscription on her plaque which reads: “Certificate of Service to June Emily Pearson. In appreciation of service to local government and the State of Queensland, covering a period of 20 years as a member of the Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council. The service given to the community by local government members is a fundamental concept of democracy and is a vital link in the chain of government.”

Hope Vale Aboriginal Council Deputy Mayor, Councillor June Pearson (in red) along with other councillors recognised for long service to their particular councils.

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Sharing with sisters “A Sister” A comforting thought, my sister Loving parents to share; Nieces and nephews to care.

Welded in time, A companionship rare.

Weren’t You thoughtful, my Lord, to send me my sister?

By DIANNE KELLER “My Sister” MY sister called today, with her cheeky laugh and rapier wit.

Seduced me into her scheming game.

Laughing rancorously, trounced me so mightily.

I’d have to scheme, schemes of my own revenge.

With childish nicknames and childhood memories, We talked a million miles an hour.

As the clock ticked on, We relived our youth; giggled at old boyfriends; Of making daisy chains; swimming in the creek; Long walks to Dead Man’s Rock.

With a sigh and a groan our movie ended, Bittersweet for both of us, when all at once reality hit, With kids of our own, husbands to please, dinners to make, Goodnight kisses to all.

Thank God my sister called today, With her cheeky laugh.

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God is always with us

Submitted by Jean Haack Rossville Christian Fellowship.

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In our happiness or sorrow, In today and in tomorrow We know You will be with us, Holy Lord.

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Ion our working, hoping, trying, In our living and our dying, How can we do without You, Holy Lord?

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Cooktown Local News 1 - 7 December 2011 – 9

NEWS

Holistic approach needed

By AMANDA HOGBIN CAPE York Natural Resource Management was founded in 2010 and is therefore the most recently-established regional NRM body in Australia.

The company has recently been working with WWF-Australia and the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group (Ghost Nets Australia Program) on an Ecosystem-Based Marine Turtle Conservation Project for Cape York Peninsula.

The focus of this project is to establish a holistic approach to marine turtle conservation across Cape York with links to the region’s marine turtle conservation efforts.

The project aims to build sustainable and resilient populations of marine turtles in Cape York Peninsula through protecting and improving breeding success, reducing feral animal predation and an ongoing involvement of local Indigenous communities in marine conservation.

CYNRM Chief Executive Officer Bob Frazer said that working with WWF-Australia and the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group will ensure the best possible outcomes for turtle management on Cape York Peninsula. “This is an important step to be taking in the preservation of the threatened turtle species in Cape York Peninsula,� Mr Frazer said. “The holistic approach to management and the collaborative

relationships we are working towards will take the efforts to date and build on these to improve the conservation outcomes being achieved through improved collaboration, a clear strategic and consistent ecosystem-based approach and better integration of science.�

The project will scope and develop a strategic conservation plan and related investment prospectus for a project that provides a holistic and ecosystem-based approach to turtle conservation across Cape York Peninsula that connects with regional conservation activities and improves Indigenous engagement, building on efforts undertaken to date.

Cape York provides nesting habitat considered internationally significant for the conservation of Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), Flatback (Natator depressus), and Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) turtles.

The area contains the world’s largest nesting population of the endemic Flatback turtle, Queensland’s entire nesting population of the Olive Ridley and a regionally significant nesting population of Hawksbill turtles.

The eastern side of Cape York also provides the world’s largest nesting population of Green turtles (Chelonia mydas).

All species can migrate thousands of kilometres to nest in this area.

Cape York also however, supports Australia’s largest concentration of

feral pigs (Sus scrofa).

Olive Ridley, Flatback and Hawksbill turtles nesting on western Cape York are susceptible to high levels of pig predation.

Limpus et al (1993) estimated that loss of egg clutches from feral pigs on Cape York south of the Jardine River was approaching 90 per cent.

Due to high levels of animal predation on nests, there is real concern amongst experts and community members that all three species will become locally extinct within 25-30 years.

Turtle conservation on Cape York Peninsula to date has focused on the west coast through the Cape York Turtle Nest Monitoring Program, now in its sixth year.

Conservation efforts on the east coast have focused on data collection and monitoring.

The Cape York Turtle Nest Monitoring program recently went through an independent review and what was clear from this review was the need for holistic, well co-ordinated and adequately resourced conservation efforts towards marine turtles across Cape York Peninsula, something that has been lacking to date.

This partnership with WWFAustralia and the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group will ensure the holistic approach to turtle conservation management will bring about the best possible outcomes for these endangered species.

A Green sea turtle swims over colourful corals. Photo by Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA)

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Twenty-year tradition continues

QCWA COOKTOWN BRANCH INVITATION TO A WOMEN’S HEALTH DISCUSSION Ladies…You are invited to a womens health discussion led by Kym Boyes, Nurse Practitioner Womens Health, Cooktown Community Health.

To be held on Friday, December 2, the information session will be “For Every Woman – Know Your Own Body.”

Morning Tea will be provided.

Remember: 10am Friday, December 2 at the CWA Hall.

Please bring a friend.

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Endeavour Masonic Lodge No 26 member Charlie Martin presents Cooktown State School students Ben King and Darcie Sieverding with their Citizenship Awards and $200 bursaries and the perpetual trophy. Photo submitted.

THE presentation of Masonic Lodge Citizenship Awards and $200 bursaries to Cooktown State School students Ben King and Darcie Sieverding was the continuation of a 20-year tradition which started in 1991.

Charlie Martin, a member of the

Lodge, made the presentations at the school’s recent awards night.

Endeavour Masonic Lodge No 26 Secretary Charlie Innes said Cooktown’s Lodge had a proud 136-year heritage.

“The Lodge was founded in 1875 and has operated continuously

ever since, although the warrant was transferred to Cairns in 1982,” Mr Innes said.

Criteria for the awards are that the students had actively participated and contributed to a wide variety of school activities, as well as having achieved high

standards in industry, reliability, initiative and sociability.

“From the information we received this year, both Ben and Darcie have achieved the same lofty standards as previous winners, and as such were worthy recipients,” Mr Innes said.

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VULCANISM was the theme for our last walk.

Between 10,000 and 30,000 years ago sections of the McIvor, Endeavour and Annan River valleys were cauldrons of volcanic activity. Its legacy can be seen today in the weathered rims and craters of the now extinct volcanoes, basalt flows, rocks and boulders, and in the rich, deep, red soil.

Thirteen of us travelled by car to the foothills of Mt Piebald in the headwaters of the north branch of the Endeavour.

En route, we were flanked by the most ancient parts of the valley (the sandstone ranges and peaks) and by one of the youngest - Mt Ross. This is a volcanic “fountain” formed entirely of ash.

The day promised to be hot, so we opted to head first for the basalt flow which made Honeysuckle Falls. The track to the falls leaves the car track in sandstone country where Pink Jacksonia, Dipodium Orchids and a few Cape York “Lillies” were flowering. It’s a short (2-3km) downhill trek.

From the top, we clambered down to the base of the falls to stand in awe at the massive, largely hexagonal basalt columns which form an amphitheatre with a still pool below, and a closedcanopy forest above.

There we swam, talked, lunched and admired a large water dragon before heading up to our cars.

It’s a short leg then to the starting point for the summit of Mt Piebald, one of many extinct volcanoes in our district.

The ascent is a steep one, made easy at present by a recent fire, which has cleared a lot of the usually high grass on the slopes.

From the summit on the old volcano rim, we had 360 degree clear views for many miles and a good look at the rain-

OPENING JANUARY 2012 Prep – Year 7 Now taking enrolments for 2012 Third and subsequent children receive free tuition Caring Christian community Cooktown Bush Walkers enjoying the views from the summit of Mt Piebald. BELOW: Hexagonal basalt columns at the base of Honeysuckle Falls. Photos: JEANETTE COVACEVICH.

Please contact the Principal Peter Coates on 4069 5155 or 0429 473 706 or email endeavour@ccmschools.edu.au or call into Endeavour Pharmacy to collect your information pack and enrolment forms.

forested crater. As is usual for Cooktown Bush Walkers, it was a happy day and an interesting one for all.

Our next walk is this Sunday, December 4, when we will walk to Forest Pocket/Black Snake Rocks on the northern track to Cedar Bay. Cooktown Bush Walkers depart from the Caltex at 7am.

Call Sandy on 0429 695 533 for further information.

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Enjoy the beauty of the rainforest

Beth and John Oates relaxing at Emmagen. Photos: MIKE D’ARCY. THE gentle rains of the last few weeks have done wonders for the scenery along the Bloomfield Track. Water, lots of it, has been flowing through the creeks and streams from Cooktown to the Daintree River.

Red is the dominant colour at the moment. Look for lots of bright red spikes shooting out of the top of umbrella trees, the Madagascan Poinciana tree with its dense spreading redness, plus the stark Flame Trees on the hillsides, usually with no, or just a little new leaf growth.

Emmagen, Tachalbadga and Woobadda Creeks have been running well, and showing off their cascading, sparkling beauty again. Each has lots of pretty little swimming holes just off the track itself.

The flow over the Wujal Wujal (Bloomfield) Falls has really been wonderful and, while always flowing, it is the best it’s been in months. It’s very much worth a visit, especially since Arbutus, the huge croc has been making regular appearances above the ford crossing.

When you travel along the stretch of track or road between the Daintree and Endeavour rivers, don’t forget to stop and have a good look around along the way. Don’t think of it as a time trial, but as a series of majestic panoramic delights and unique mini-pleasures, best tasted slowly.

For example, consider visiting Emmagen Creek, about 10

Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK

minutes north of Cape Tribulation or 50 minutes south of Wujal Wujal.

Just on the south side of the creek, there are at least 5 of the common lowland palms that you will commonly find in the Daintree area.

Just beside the road at Emmagen, are both the Wait-awhile and the beautifully named Vicious Hairy Mary vines. The Bama, or rainforest people, used them variously as fish-hooks, paint brushes, honey-snatchers, climbing ropes or for drinking water. Along the northern banks, the smooth, de-spined vines loop along like green hose looking for a garden.

Overseas, they’ve been used for furniture (rattan), punishment (canes), and tree haulage behind elephants.

These are various “calamus” (‘wait-a-while’ etc) species with their spiky, prickly vines and thin, gripping tendrils. They’re actually modified palms and are among the longest plants around the globe, growing over 100 metres as they climb, break branches, fall and climb again.

Where the road meets Emmagen Creek, there also examples of the giant fan palm, the black palm and several Alexandria Palms. All of these were used by Bama, variously as food, tools, weapons or basket making.

A few very handsome specimens of paperbark or melaleucas, always associated with water

ways, help hold the sides of the riverbank together. See if you can spot a very young umbrella tree sprouting about two metres above the ground from one of the paperbarks.

Want a couple of short walks?

Just near the creek crossing, there is a magic 12 minute walk upstream along an old tin mining track, where many tourists go to swim or just hang out in a special spot. From Emmagen Creek a few hundred metres to the south, by the famous old strangler fig tree, there is another 12 minute walk down to a little bay on the coast. A beautiful and secluded part of the coastline. Be careful of crocs, as the Emmagen Creek runs out to sea here.

The Cooktown and Wujal Wujal councils have been doing a lot of work upgrading the short track into the Bloomfield Falls and putting down a new water pipe for the community benefit, so expect a brilliant access road within a few weeks. With great difficulty they have really tried to provide visitors with ongoing access to the falls, so thanks, guys.

Tides are quite good for the next few days, but always check the tides in association with recent rains, and be very aware of storms in the catchment area.

Mike D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours www.darcyofdaintree.com.au Ph: +61 7 4098 9180

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trivia @ Restaurant 1770

PHOTOS: GARY HUTCHISON MORE than $500 is expected to have been raised for the Cooktown Hospital from last Tuesday night’s trivia competition at Restaurant 1770.

Organised by the “Friends of the Foundation”, an auxiliary group dedicated to raising money for the hospital, the event was attended by about 70 people.

“We’re expecting some donations from a group that booked but couldn’t attend,” said Jan Howard, one of the organisers.

“And we’re still calculating the profit and loss from the evening, but I think it’s a safe bet to say we’ll end up with about $500 from the night.”

Ms Howard said she had have hoped to have raised more for the hospital, but declared the night a success for other reasons.

Gordon Gertz and Sylvia Simpson were part of a competitive team.

“Look, the night was as much about having fun, enjoying a night out and mixing with friends,” she said.

“And I’m sure those who attended did.”

Gum leaves, stuffed koalas, zinc cream, Cowboys jerseys, green and gold paraphernalia and Australian flags were just some of the ways the contestants identified with the Australia theme.

Questions on that theme included Australian history, music, movies art and sport.

There will be more trivia nights and functions held in 2012.

“The Friends of the Foundation will continue their fund raising next year, it’s never ending for us,” she said.

“We like to help the hospital wherever we can.”

“Gum Tree” Helen Greaves’ antics gave Deb Smith plenty to smile about.

Was it courage that made Craig Fairley wear a Kiwi shirt to an Aussie trivia night with Maria Walmby-McMahon?

A couple of beers and good company made for a good night for trivia trumps Phil Boneham and Peter Nijskens.

Sue and Steve weren’t fooling anyone in their alter-egos of “Sheila the shearer” and “Norm”.

Tegan Kulka and Debra Horsfield modelled two differing aspects of Australiana wear.

Sisters Tom Nijskens and Lek Jantrarat at 1770 for the trivia night.

Cooktown Local News 1 - 7 December 2011 – 13

SCHOOLS

School fun before holidays

By Gary HutcHison REMEMBER the old days when the last week of school was just a drag and lots of kids just “wagged” it - truant I think it’s called these days?

Well, with what’s been happening with the students at Cooktown State School, no one can complain of being bored.

Last Friday night was an opportunity for them to sing their songs, tread the boards and bring on a few laughs for the audience of parents, friends and family members at the Cooktown’s Got Talent night.

Even the teachers got into the swing of things.

And already this week, the year 7 students have been on a field trip

with South Cape York Catchments Co-ordinator Jason Carroll, followed by a cooking lesson from Sovereign Resort Hotel master chef Julien Schenberg.

The Sovereign donated Mr Schenberg’s and his assistant’s time, as well as equipment, ingredients and prizes for the day-long class whose menu included club sandwiches and crepes.

The winning team was given an added lesson in preparing layered desserts.

While the year 7s were learning fancy cooking, the Special Education Unit class enjoyed their Tuesday in a more traditional fashion - a swim at the pool with a visit from Santa and a good old Aussie barbecue.

Did someone say they didn’t really want to go on holidays?

Tru Oldaker, Bec Keegan and Carly Johnson had plenty of energy in their performance.

Tarlisha Gibson serenading the audience at Cooktown’s Got Talent.

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Cooktown State School’s SEU class went to the Cooktown Pool, where they met with Santa Clause and then had a barbecue. Seen here with Santa are: (front row) Caleb, Lataisha, Hohepa and Dayna. (second row) Mathius, Michala, Denaisa and Daniel. (3rd row) Hanna, Santa, Lincoln and Erica. (back row) Nay Nay, Jaylaine, Willie and Dane. Photos: GARY HUTCHISON.

Clara Loughlin and Taylor Crosby entertained the audience with their duet.

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Ashleigh Jerome, Jakeb Whitman and Braidon Lee-Park were some of the Cooktown State School year 7 students to receive cooking instructions from Sovereign Resort Hotel master chef, Julien Schenberg.

Holly Farnan playing piano.

P&C reaches decisions on uniforms ON Friday, November 25 the Cooktown State School Parents and Citizens Association held its last meeting for the year.

A decision was made to change the Kennedy sports colour back to the light blue colour it had been in the past. This new change will be implemented from the start of 2012.

The P&C are looking into purchasing both Kennedy and Cook sports shirts and hope to have them available through Cooktown Ceramics and Fine Arts (CCFA) shop sometime next year.

The P&C are also working together with the Student Council to design a school jacket that will become part of the school winter uniform. Once this jacket is avail-

able, no other winter clothing will be acceptable for the students to wear while at school.

As of the start of the 2012 school year, the “no hat, no play” policy will be enforced. All primary students must wear a wide brim or bucket hat of their choice. Cooktown State School wide brim and bucket hats are now available from the CCFA shop. High school students will be required to wear a hat of any description and will not be allowed out in the school grounds without a hat on their head.

New stocks of uniforms are now available at the CCFA shop, unfortunately due to manufacturing errors some sizes are incorrect. So please try before you buy.

I have signed-off on the new

Cooktown & District Telephone Directory and this will be available soon through the Cooktown Newsagency and the Cooktown Local News for the same price of $10.

The P&C will still raise just over $10,000 from the sale of the new look directory.

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. I would also like to thank all those wonderful parent helpers who have volunteered their precious time for the sake of our children’s education.

Nikki Darvell President Cooktown State School P&C

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THE Cook Shire is home to many great Australian characters. The Cooktown Local News has launched the new ‘My Home My Future’ series of articles so that we can get to know these individuals better and to hear their views on the future for the region. This week ERIC GEORGE talks to local computer guru HELEN GREAVES about the likely beneďŹ ts of the National Broadband Network and her volunteer work for the Coast Guard.

HELEN Greaves describes herself simply as “the local nerd�.

She ďŹ rst came to Cooktown in 1998. She had been living on the Tablelands with her other half Mats, but one morning she found herself scraping ice from her car window and decided to leave for somewhere warmer. Like so many others, they were not planning to stay in Cooktown, but fell in love with the place and stayed. “When I ďŹ rst got here, I was running a market stall, selling hippy stuff. Clothing, crystals, wooden Buddhas and silver jewellery. It’s a great way to make a living when you’re on the road,â€? she said.

In 1998, she was a bit late to be a real hippy but, as she says, there are still a lot of people out there who like the hippy trinkets.

Helen had met Mats in Canberra. He is Swedish, and she now has Swedish family. “I have been to Sweden. I now know not to go in the middle of winter - it’s bloody freezing! It’s a beautiful country, but very cold and dark in winter. Next time I’d like to go in summer. The family has visited when we lived in Brisbane, but they had trouble with the heat. They’d never cope with Cooktown weather,� she said.

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known as “The Bilge Ratâ€?. “Because I’m small enough to ďŹ t in all the really tight spots like the fuel tanks or down in the bilge, doing whatever needs to be done. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty. Sometimes you really need small people.

We have about 24 members at the moment, and we get called out about once a fortnight on average,� she said.

Her busiest time is the ďŹ rst weekend of good weather of the season, when everyone rushes out to the reef and perhaps have not checked all the things that might go wrong. Cooktown boaties are a pretty responsible lot, and she guesses that half of the call-outs are for out-of-town visitors.

Communications are at the heart of boating safety, and Helen has strong views on that. “By far the best is VHF radio. People are relying far too much on mobile phones, and the reception isn’t that good.

There’s one mobile antenna in Cooktown and another at Cape Flattery, and that is why we have little coverage offshore.

It’s important that people check their VHF radio because that’s by far the best. Even if you do have mobile reception, the batteries run out if you need to use your phone for a fair bit, and that’s the end of your communications. VHF radios are

more waterproof, more robust, they are designed for boats, they are the best form of communication,� she advised.

When Helen arrived in Cooktown, she realised that there was no IT support in town. People had to send their computers down to Cairns for the most minor problems. Her background was secretarial, but she decided to get into computer repairs. This was just before the internet took off here. “It was $7 an hour for a dialup connection, until we got some competition and we realised how badly we had been ripped off. Things will improve when we get the National Broadband Network (NBN). That will be very interesting,� she said.

Looking into her crystal ball, when the NBN arrives she guesses our telephones will be run through it. “I can’t even imagine freeto-air television surviving.

And it will make a hell of a difference to our medical facilities. It will be so fast, they will be able to do whole operations here with outside experts helping out online, in real time,� she said.

At the moment, we are back in the computer Steam Age. Last week Cooktown had a severe internet outage but no-one, not even Helen, knows why. “One lady in town was on the phone with Telstra for three hours before they eventually admitted they had a problem and would need a few hours to ďŹ x it. It made life very difďŹ cult for Cooktown businesses. I know I wasn’t able to order materials I needed. There are businesses that

are completely dependent on the internet for ordering,â€? she said. “Then there are bookings. I had people come in desperate to book ights, and they couldn’t because the internet was down.

All the accommodation spots and tour operators take a lot of their business over the internet.

I can imagine it stuffed them up too.�

The NBN will bring other changes to the way we live. “I should imagine the old fashioned telephone line will be a thing of the past. Everything will be web-based in future.�

And if you’re not a computer person? “I think you’re going to have to be. You won’t be given a choice. It’s already getting to that stage now. If you look at the average mobile phone, it really is a hand-held computer. I know people only use it as a phone, but they could take videos, photographs, surf the net, check their emails. Mobile phones really are the computer of the future,� she forecasts.

Of course, if this future is to happen, the Cooktown area will need more mobile reception. At present we have one antenna, a painful eye-sore that only covers the central area. If Helen were given a free supply of antennae, she would put the ďŹ rst one on Mount Tully. “That would help people in the Poison Creek area and out of town. It’s all about line of sight.

Mount Tully is the best spot. It’s already got a road and power and all that sort of stuff,� she said.

She is predicting that Cooktown’s road to the future is the one that winds up Mount Tully.

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FRIDAY 02 SATURDAY 03

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer: Bag Raiders 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah: An Occasion To Remember 11:20 Minuscule: Catapult 11:30 At The Movies: Summer Special: 1 12:00 My Family: Labour Pains 12:30 Elders With Andrew Denton: Helen Bamber 1:00 Basketball: WNBL: Bulleen Vs Sydney University 3:00 Football: W-League: Melbourne Victory Vs Newcastle Jets 5:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011 6:00 Monty Don’s Italian Gardens: The South 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Doc Martin - Mrs Tishell’s long standing crush on Dr Martin Ellingham takes a dramatic turn in this final episode. Fuelled by a cocktail of drugs she boards a bus taking baby James Henry with her.

8:20 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium: Miss Marple has new evidence about the Blue Geranium murder and needs help to stop the court hearing.

9:50 The Graham Norton Show : Graham Norton presents his unique celebrity chat show focusing on the people, trends, stories and pop culture that interest him most, featuring trademark Norton comedy monologues and celebrity chat.

10:40 Trail And Retribution: Shooter - Satch is witness to a brutal assassination, putting both him and his loved ones’ lives at risk.

12:10 Rage

6:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 8:00 Children’s Programs 9:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 5:00 Alive And Cooking 5:30 4WD TV 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos Summer Series 7:30 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks” (G) 8:30 TBA 9:30 Movie: “The Square” (AV l,v) - Escaping the monotony of a loveless marriage, Raymond Yale becomes entangled in an affair with the beautiful and troubled Carla.

11:40 Movie: “City Hall” (M v,l) - In the crime ridden streets of New York, a police shootout leaves innocent people dead and leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor – with far reaching consequences.

1:50 Movie: “Poltergeist” (M h) - While living in an average family house in a pleasant neighbourhood, the youngest daughter of the Freeling family seems to be connecting with the supernatural through a dead channel on the television. It is not long when the mysterious beings enter the house’s wall and things take a nasty turn for the worse.

4:00 Danoz Direct / 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 V8 Supercars 2011 4:30 High Road, Low Road 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 No Leave No Life 7:00 Off The Eaten Track 7:30 Movie: “Definitely, Maybe” (PG s,l) - Will Hayes, a thirty something man who lives in Manhattan, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother 9:30 Movie: “King Arthur” (M v) 12:30 Grey’s Anatomy: “The Other Side Of This Life - Part 2/ Testing 1-2-3” As Addison considers a tempting job offer in L.A, she is on hand when a young pregnant woman goes into premature labour. Then, the interns take the biggest test of their careers, their first-year medical exams, as the residents attend to three injured mountain climbers.

2:30 Movie: “Barbershop 2: Back In Business” The gang returns to face a new threat to their business in the form of a swanky new hairdressing salon. Will their business survive?

4:30 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 In Spirit Of Diaghilev 2:25 Maestro: A Portrait Of Valery Gergiev 3:25 Retouches 3:30 Philip Roth: A Lesson In Anatomy 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Prototype This: Mind-Controlled Car 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Cruise Ship 8:30 Mythbusters - Crash and Burn - Tonight, Adam and Jamie test a classic myth that’s been around in Hollywood since the motor car was invented - that a car that plunges over a cliff always explodes in a fireball.

9:30 RocKwiz 10:20 Movie: “Mongol” (MAV v) - In Mongolian. A sweeping epic, Mongol delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of Genghis Khan, who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of legend, but as an inspiring and visionary leader.

12:35 South Park 1:00 About Fish And Revolution 1:15 Rugby: Wales Vs Australia / 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 04

4:00 Rage (MA) 6:30 Children’s Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Carols From Yorkshire 12:00 Beachcomber Cottage 1:00 7.30 1:30 Message Stick: Deadly Yerns 6 2:00 The Story Of India: Beginnings 3:00 The Real Cabaret 3:45 TBA 4:00 Life Is A Banquet: The Rosalind Russell Story 5:00 TBA 5:30 Dance Academy 6:00 Yellowstone: Winter 6:50 Minuscule: Shellproof Nut 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Restoration Home: Calverton Manor 8:30 Upstairs Downstairs 9:35 When Teenage Meets Old Age 10:35 Pride And Prejudice 11:30 Ladies Of Letters: Vera is out of prison and Irene - having sold her own house - is now resident at Vera’s old house, where she’s enjoying village life and a new interest in tarot.

11:55 Order In The House 1:00 Restoration Home:Calverton Manor: Caroline is at Calverton Manor, a mix of different architectural styles with parts thought to date back as far as the 14th century.

2:00 When Teenage Meets Old Age 3:05 Spectacled Bears: Shadows Of The Forest

6:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Gilligan’s Island 9:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 5:00 2011 Christmas Pageant 6:00 National News 6:30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist - The murder of a woman tied to a pro fighter has the team exploring the mixed-martial arts world. Meanwhile, LaRoche continues to focus his investigation on Jane.

9:30 The Commander (M v,l) 10:30 Prime Suspect - The murders of a young girl’s parents, whose bodies were found in a hotel room, are investigated by Jane and Reg. 11:30 Flashpoint: Backwards Day 12:30 The Baron 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz Direct 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Goodmorning America - Sunday 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 10:30 Under The Hammer 11:00 V8 Supercars 2011 12:00 V8 Supercars 2011 4:30 Three In A Bed 5:30 The Great South East 6:00 Seven News 6:30 TBA 8:30 Bones 9:30 Castle: “Food To Die For” A high profile chef is found frozen to death in the kitchen of a hot New York restaurant. Complications ensue when Castle and the restaurant owner, an old high school girlfriend of Beckett’s, share an attraction.

10:30 Royal Pains 11:30 Love Bites: “How To...” When Annie’s friend Jodie bakes a banana bread for her new flame Charlie, he feels threatened and tells her they should just be ‘friends.’ Suspecting it was the banana bread that scared him off, Jodie is livid and decides to be the best ‘friend’ he ever had.

12:30 Grey’s Anatomy 1:30 The Real Seachange 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 UEFA Champions League Magazine Program 12:30 Speedweek 2:00 Al Jazeera News 3:00 Celtic Thunder: Christmas 4:05 How To Survive A Disaster 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Filipino Seamen 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 The Bible: A History: Jesus - Gerry Adams, politician and supporter of the IRA throughout years of sectarian conflict and the subsequent peace process, investigates the life and death of Jesus Christ, against the backdrop of his own life and career.

8:30 The Promice 10:10 Movie: “Twin Sisters” (M s,v,a) - In Dutch & German. In Germany in 1926, six-year old twin sisters Anna and Lotte are separated after the death of their parents. Anna remains in Germany on her uncle’s rural farm, and Lotte moves to an upper class family in Holland.

12:35 Movie: “What A Wonderful Place” (MA a,l) - An ex-policeman who works for a brutal gangster rediscovers his conscience while helping Jana, a call girl from Ukraine. A melancholic farmer from the desert plains finds out that the only person who truly understands him is Vissit, one of his Thai workers.

2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 05

SBS 5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 Korean News 5:45 UEFA Europa League 8:10 World News 2:30 Living Black 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer to Toulon 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Town With Nicholas Crane: Totnest 8:30 As It Happened: Hiroshima: The Next Day - The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 was a moment that changed the world. The power that fuelled the stars had been unleashed and turned into a lethal technology. Interwoven throughout this program, we listen to stories of the survivors’ experiences and also hear from atomic bomb experts, who break down the bomb’s devastating effects: radiation, heat, blast and fire.

9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Scarlet Road - A Sex Worker’s Journey 11:05 Movie: “Portrait Of A Beauty” (MA s) - In Korean. An extravagant 18th century period piece from renowned director Jeon Yun-su. After her brother commits suicide, a brilliant female painter must disguise herself as a man in order to maintain her family’s position in the Korean royal court.

1:05 South Park / 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Stuff 5:30 Collectors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Monarch of the Glen 1:25 Catalyst Bytes: Green Roofs 1:30 Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Grand Designs: Marlborough 6:50 Minuscule: It Never Rains But It Pours 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Who’s Been Sleeping In My House?: Oljato 8:30 The Hour 9:30 Kevin McCloud’s Grand Tour: Florence And Rome 10:20 ABC News: Late Edition 10:30 Silent Witness: Safe: Part 1 11:25 Darling Buds Of May: Stranger At The Gates: Part 1 (PG) - A stranger arrives in town and introduces himself as Pieter and claims to be from Denmark. From the start he is a big hit with everyone.

12:20 The Hour: Freddie disappears just as two huge news stories are breaking and Bel and Hector’s affair gathers steam.

1:20 Agatha Christie: Poirot: Mrs McGinty’s Dead 3:00 Bowls: Australia Vs RSA 2011: Coverage of all the action when Australia take on South Africa at the Moonta Bowls Club on South Australia’s copper coast.

6:00 Today 9:00 Hi-5 9:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 5:00 Antiques Roadshow 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The White Asparagus Triangulation” 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Vartsbedian Conundrum” 8:00 Hot In Cleveland 8:30 The Mentalist 9:30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition 10:30 TBA 11:30 Undercovers: Crashed - A pilot disappears off the radar while in possession of a dangerous bomb. During the hunt for the man, Steven and Samantha hit several obstacles and Hoyt is injured.

12:30 The Avengers: Correct Way To Kill - When the two top enemy agents are found dead, suspicion falls on the “Avengers”, John Steed and Emma Peel.

1:30 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Little Thing Called Murder” (M v,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 7:30 SCU: Serious Crash Unit 8:00 Drug Bust 8:30 Criminal Minds 9:30 Air Crash Investigations 10:30 Royal Pains 11:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: “Brody In The House” 12:00 Special: The Ghan Is Going - Examine the history of the Ghan, Australia’s own unique train travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs.

1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Age Of Terror: War On The West 2:00 India Reborn: Manufacturing Dreams 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 The Crew 5:30 Global Village: Brazil: A Preserved Beauty 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Torpedo-Tastic 8:30 Man Vs Wild: Pacific Island 9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Housos: Foxtel 10:30 Skins: Grace 11:30 The World Game: Thee World Game panel offers expert analysis and local perspective on all things football, plus all the latest news and match results.

1:00 Movie: “Captive” (M a) - In Russian and Chechen. An intimate navigation of human relationships set against the backdrop of the Chechen War. When a convoy of Russian troops gets stuck under enemy fire, two soldiers take a Chechen fighter hostage and force him to lead them back to safety. Directed by Aleksei Uchitel and stars Vyacheslav Krikunov, Pyotr Logachev and Irakli Mskhalaia.

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TUESDAY 06

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Above Suspicion” (M v,l,a) 3:00 Bush Doctors 3:30 Toybox 4:00 It’s Academic 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue: RSPCA inspectors rescue a frightened dog after it becomes jammed behind a toilet, an old lady gives up her beloved turtle farm, traders at a community market come under scrutiny and members of the public are reprimanded when they’re caught transporting livestock in the backseat of their cars.

7:30 Better Homes & Gardens Summer 8:30 Movie: “Lewis” (M v,a) 10:30 Natural Myteries 11:45 Perfect Couples 12:15 October Road 1:15 Movie: “Strange Holiday” (G) Ten young boys are shipwrecked on a deserted island. How will they survive the fierce elements and find their way back home?

3:00 Infomercials / 4:00 NBC Today

4:00 Rage 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Seven Ages Of Britain 1:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Turn Back Time: The High Street: Edwardian Era 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Nigella Kitchen: Hurry Up I’m Hungry 8:30 The Grumpy Guide To School Days 9:35 United States of Tara: The Good Parts - Tara and Max decide to get Tara the sophisticated help she needs from a Boston specialist, but first the Gregsons have to once again put the pieces of their fractured family back together.

10:00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne: Summer Special 11:00 ABC News: Late Edition 11:10 Spooks 12:05 The Pursuit Of Excellence: Lords Of The Gourd 1:05 The Grumpy Guide To School Days 2:05 Monarch Of The Glen 3:00 Wings To Fly

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne Summer Series 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days of our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis” 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: “The Killer Robot Instability” 8:00 The Middle 8:30 Two And A Half Men: “Media Room Slash Dungeon” 9:00 Mike & Molly: “Samuel Gets Fired” - Samuel gets fired and also loses his apartment, so Mike lets him move in with him temporarily.

9:30 Survivor: South Pacific 10:30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition 11:30 The Unusuals 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Imagine Me & You” (M s,l) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue: Inspectors attempt to rescue a pelican with a badly injured wing, although catching it proves difficult. Two inspectors don their overalls to help a stray sick dog that’s been living under a house. Meanwhile, a water dragon has a rubber ring stuck around its middle and it takes three inspectors little creature and free him of his trappings 7:30 Happy Endings 8:00 How I Met Your Mother 10:50 Parks And Recreation 11:20 Keeping Up With The Kardashians: “Birthday Suit” 11:50 House Calls To The Rescue 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “A Touch Of Spice” (M n) 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Sicily 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Surviving A Car Crash 8:30 Go Back To Where You Came From 9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Hot Docs: My Perestroika 11:45 Movie: “The Desert Within” (MA s,a) - In Spanish. Set in Mexico during the Cristero War when Catholicism was banned, a man spirals into madness attempting redemption after being cursed by a priest for a decision leading to the massacre of his entire community.

1:50 Angels Of Rio: Detective Bechara Jahlk is the most famous private eye in Brazil, known for employing a team of young female agents. This documentary follows a case brought to Jahlk’s attention by a 68-year-old import-export entrepreneur, who suspects a link between his company and drug-trafficking in Rio’s harbour, and fears that his son Luiz might be involved.

Discretion is paramount, so Jahlk sends in his three ‘angels’, armed with sophisticated surveillance equipment, to infiltrate Luiz’s social network.

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WEDNESDAY 07

IMPARJA 6:00 Today 9:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 12:00 The Cricket Show 12:30 First Test - Australia Vs New Zealand 5:00 Alive And Cooking 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affiar 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Lizard-Spock Expansion” (PG s) 7:30 In Their Footsteps 8:30 Movie: “The Fugitive” (M v) - Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from custody after a ferocious train accident. But as he tries to find the real killer, a mysterious one-armed man is hot on his trail.

11:15 Jesse Stone: No Remorse - After he’s suspended from his job, Stone travels to Boston at the request of his friend Capt.

Healey - the state homicide commander - to help solve a string of murders plaguing the city.

1:00 Movie: “Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None” (PG v) - An enigmatic, unknown host invites 10 strangers to a remote island mansion, where the guests discover there’s a killer among them.

3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America

4:00 Rage (G) 5:00 Strictly Speaking 5:30 Spicks And Specks 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 First Tesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Bush Slam 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Gissing Hall 6:50 Minuscule: Dung Beetle Blues 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Outnumbered 8:30 QI: Fight Or Flight 9:00 The Thick Of It Special: Spinners & Losers 10:00 At The Movies: Summer Special: 2 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition 10:40 Michael Mclntyre’s Comedy Roadshow: Edinburgh 11:25 The Neanderthal Code: A two-part documentary asking why Neanderthals died out. Are we right to think of them as dumb, primitive brutes?

12:15 Country House Rescue: Gissing Hall - Ruth is in Norfolk at Gissing Hall, a struggling hotel, with owners William and Ann desperate to find a solution to their ever increasing financial problems.

1:10 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Dorothy Porter: A Tribute 2:00 Football: W-League: Melbourne Victory Vs Newcastle Jets

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne Summer Series 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Friendship Algorithm” 7:30 RBT 8:30 Sherlock 10:30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Poison Pen - When a reclusive, 87 year old woman is found murdered in her sprawling, overgrown home, police in Worthing, West Sussex, struggle to find a motive for the ghastly crime...can they unravel the plot and figure out who killed Jean Barnes?

11:30 Weeds 12:00 Eclipse Music TV 12:30 Entertainment Tonight 1:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Goodmorning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Victor” (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 7:30 World’s Strictest Parents 8:40 Criminal Minds: “Safe Haven” (M a,v) - The BAU team is on the trail of a serial killer targeting families throughout the Midwest. Meanwhile, Morgan is concerned when Ellie runs away from her foster family and pays him a visit.

9:40 Air Crash Investigations 10:40 Special: The Day John Lennon Died 11:35 30 Rock 12:05 Sons And Daughters: Barbara and Gordon are shocked by an announcement from Stephen. Lynn’s arrival throws Kevin into confusion.

1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Room For Improvement 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:00 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions Of Sicily 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Toughest Place To Be A... Midwife 8:30 One Born Every Minute: Two mums want natural births, but will one petite young mum be able to push out a big baby and will an overweight mum suffer because of the risks associated with weight during pregnancy? When 18-year-old Oakley is nine days overdue she’s induced, but the midwives are concerned about how big the baby seems to be and whether she’ll be able to deliver it naturally. Also on the ward is Carol, 35, who says she is ‘on the larger size’ and has been warned of the health risks such as hypertension and diabetes.

9:30 World News Australia 10:05 Movie: “Something Like Happiness” (M l,s,a) - A tender human drama about three childhood friends, now young adults, who try to crystallise their aims and roles in life while they struggle to cope with parental pressure on one hand and depressing physical and social conditions on the other.

11:50 112 Emergency 1:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

THURSDAY 08

ABC 4:00 Rage (PG) 5:00 Can We Help? 5:30 New Inventors 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Chopper Rescue 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Land Girls 2:10 The Genius Of Design 3:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 Choccywoccydoodah: An Occasion To Remember 6:25 World Cafe Asia: Malacca 6:50 Minuscule: King Size Camembert 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 My Family: Labour Pains - Ben is angrier than ever at the way Cavitex are treating the dentists, but he gets himself in trouble with his colleagues by accepting a promotion from Mr Griffith.

8:30 Midsomer Murders: The Magician’s Nephew: The traditions of a local cult in Midsomer, the Temple of Thoth, appear to be related to a series of murders using the poison of a tropical frog.

10:05 The Old Guys: Tom Moves Out 10:35 Lateline 11:20 Tracey Ullman’s State Of The Union - Tracey Ullman continues her tour across America showcasing her vast array of original characters and impersonations in a wide collection of irreverent and hilarious skits, that range from sardonic parody to social satire.

11:45 Rage

4:00 Rage (G) 4:55 National Press Club Address 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Tess Of The D’Urbervilles 1:25 Mother And Son 2:00 Children’s Programs 6:00 River Cottage Spring 6:50 Minuscule: Ladybugs 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Jimmy’s Food Factory: Food In A Flash 8:30 Here I Am 10:00 Britain’s Whitest Family 10:25 ABC News: Late Edition 10:35 Bastard Boys: Greg’s War 11:35 Live From Abbey Road: Gossip/ The Mars Volta/ Friendly Fires - Capturing high quality performances from both cutting edge artists and established acts, this critically acclaimed series continues to redfine music television. Artists include Gossip, The Mars Volta and Friendly Fires.

12:30 Movie: “Hunt Angels”(M) A dramatised documentary about Rupert Kathner and Alma Brooks, who in 1939 began a moviemaking spree that took on the powerful cinema conglomerates and more - in their pursuit to make the great Australian film.

2:00 Basketball: WNBL: Bulleen Vs Sydney University

6:00 Today 9:00 Kerri-Anne Summer Series 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Entertainment Tonight 3:30 Hi-5 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 The Big Bang Theory: “The Financial Permeability” 7:30 Getaway 8:30 David Attenborough’s Madagascar 9:30 CSI: NY: To What End - A man in a clown costume shoots a bakery owner, and the investigation reveals that the suspect may be connected to Flack.

10:30 TBA 11:30 Rubicon: In Whom We Trust - Will and Katherine meet secretly. Meanwhile, the API team continues trying to track down Kateb, and Will discovers he shared a common interest with his late boss, David Hadas.

12:30 The Baron 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Alive And Cooking 4:00 National Early Morning News 4:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Shark Swarm” (M a,v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Children’s Programs 4:30 Seven News 5:00 Destination New Zealand 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 7:30 The Amazing Race 8:30 TBA 11:20 Outsourced: “Guess Who’s Coming To Delhi/ Take This Punjab And Shove It” - When Todd’s U.S. boss Jerry makes a surprise visit, Todd has to keep a drunk Jerry out of trouble.

Then, when Todd finds a new employee, his happiness is short-lived when he finds out that someone close to him has poached his new recruit.

11:30 20 Rock 11:50 Trauma: “Frequent Fliers” 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5:00 Korean News 5:30 UEFA Champions League 8:00 World News 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines: Hyeres To Menton 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita 8:00 Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam 8:30 The Family: Happy Birthday To You - Josephine’s 50th birthday is fast approaching and Angelo and the boys have decided to throw her a surprise birthday party. The boys get together with Angelo to discuss a secret strategy.

9:30 World News Australia 10:00 Big Love: Where Men And Mountains Meet - In the series finale, Bill faces the threat of going to jail as he scrambles to plan for his family’s future and makes a last-ditch effort to save face in the senate. Meanwhile, Margene mulls a change of scenery; Barb considers joining another church; Ben enlists an unlikely ally to connect with Heather; and Don delivers bad news about Home Plus to Bill. Stars Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Chloë Sevigny 11:10 UEFA Champions League Hour 1:25 Movie: “Isabella” (M a,s) 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 76

SUDOKU No. 76

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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)

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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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FINDWORD No. 76

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) 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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The only alternative to coexistence is codestruction.

– Jawaharlal Nehru

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. 76

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 person who doesn’t like you may be trying to make life difficult for you. Find a way to defend yourself against their attacks without lowering yourself to their level. Romance. Communications with your partner are likely to be very healthy at the moment. A jaunt out of town, later in the week, will go especially well.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) A powerful aspect to Jupiter later in the week will help you to feel confident about your ability to cope with crises. Your strengths will be put to the test later in the week. However, don’t be so keen to solve the problem that you miss an important detail. Romance.

Your partner will appreciate your openness. A long discussion will show them that you are serious about improving the quality of your relationship.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st) A favourable aspect to Uranus later in the week will help you to find a creative solution to a problem which has foxed your colleagues. Your idea will be well-worth implementing, even though it may seem a little impractical at first. Romance. Time spent carrying out household chores with your partner will help to draw you both together. Make sure that you get for a few days, however.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)

A difficult aspect to Mars later in the week could make you a little tense at times. A meeting with friends will help you to calm down, but you also need to resolve any issues which have not been properly addressed.

Romance. You will be surprised when someone that you were recently introduced to wants to get in touch with you. This person obviously hasn’t forgotten you!

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t spend too much time worrying about other people’s problems. You have needs of your own which you should focus on first. A friend who asks for help may not be as helpless as they seem. Romance. A favourable aspect to Venus around the middle of the week will help to draw you closer together. Use this opportunity to make up for lost time.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd) A conversation with a close friend will help you to understand this person’s feelings towards you. However it may be more significant because of what it leaves out than because of what it includes. Romance. A colleague at work may be more interested in getting to know you on a personal level than on what you can do professionally. This relationship has promise, but you must tread very carefully.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) Take things easy and think through all your options before you make a move.

You may be tempted to jump into a decision which looks good on the surface but which has hidden dangers. Romance. A remark by your partner may mean more than you think. Don’t just take it at face value.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd) Don’t worry about doing things differently from other people at times. You have a different set of values from some of your colleagues and may not see eye-to-eye with them at times. Romance. An office romance could make great strides in becoming more serious this week. Tread carefully, until you are absolutely sure.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) Don’t let a difference of opinion come between you and a close friend. You have more in common with this person than you give credit. Romance. You will be pleasantly surprised by a contact from an old friend. You may have forgotten about this person, but they still remember you.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) You could use up a lot of energy this week, without getting much done. It is advised to pinpoint and concentrate on those few tasks which are most important. Romance.

Don’t make an important decision until you are certain about your feelings. It would be better to do nothing than to make a step in the wrong direction.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th) This will be a good day for anything that involves a certain amount of risk. Provided you know where to draw the line, you will achieve a great deal over the next few days. Romance. Communications with your partner will be especially good this week so be sure to make the most of any opportunity.

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) A relative will reveal an interesting family secret to you, which will have a very positive effect on your relationship with the rest of your family. Romance. A surprise gesture of support from a friend will change your opinion of this person. There may be more to come!

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CLASSIFIEDS Cooktown Bowls Club

Dr. Helen Pedgrift

WOMEN’S H E A LT H CLINICS

NOTICE of AGM The Cooktown Bowls Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 10.30am, Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Bowls Club.

All fully affiliated members are welcome to attend.

Nominations for 2012 office bearers close on Saturday, December 3, with forms available from the Bowls Club.

Secretary – Kimberley Roberts

(General Practitioner) Will be conducting

WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINICS At the Cooktown Community Health Centre on Wednesday, December 7, 2011

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

To make an appointment please contact the Community Health Centre on Ph: 4043 0170

OF AUSTRALIA (QUEENSLAND SECTION)

For Sale

For Sale

CoMMoDore 1995 sedan, automatic, air conditioning, power steering, very good condition. $2990. Cooktown – 1 month or 1000km statutory warranty. Ph: 0407 753 570

CoNTaINerS for sale or hire. Ph Cooktown Towing & Mechanical 4069 5545.

For Sale 200l plastic drums in Cooktown. $45 ono. Ph 0428 101 190 or 4069 5505.

Please remember your Medicare card

Rural Women’s GP Service

ALL WOMEN WELCOME

Operator

For Sale aaa Wrecking, 1995 Commodore sedan, running 1992 Camry, 1995 Camry sedan, manual, 1994 Falcon sedan, 1986 Jackaroo wagon 4WD, 1994 Commodore Sedan, 4WD, Mitsubishi 1997 4WD duel cab ute, all with motors, gearboxes diffs + all other parts. Ph: 0407 753 570

For Sale MaGNa 1998 sedan, auto, air conditioning, power steering, very good condition. Beautiful on the road $3990. Any test.

Cooktown – 1 month or 1000km statutory warranty. Ph: 0407 753 570.

Bamaga

SunWater is seeking an Operator to carry out water distribution and system monitoring activities, as well as the maintenance, refurbishment and enhancement of our water supply infrastructure activities at Bamaga, North Queensland.

The position is based in Bamaga and will be restricted to applicants who identify with the local indigenous community of Bamaga.

We are seeking a candidate who has: • The licences, certificates and accreditations as required to carry out the duties of the position, or the ability to obtain them.

• Well developed technical skills to perform civil and minor mechanical maintenance and construction activities • Well developed ability to organise and prioritise work, develop and implement solutions to routine problems • basic written communication skills with the ability to effective carry out routine admin tasks, including the basic operation of relevant computer software programs • The ability to work as part of a team, provide direction in the field for work crews, and build effective working relationships with customers.

• A Class C Manual Drivers licence and ideally a backhoe operators ticket

For Sale CaMrY Vienta sedan, automatic, air conditioning, power steering, electric windows, all luxury’s. Top of the range. $3490. Ph 0407 753 570

COOKTOWN LITTLE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION

SunWater offers a range of employee benefits and genuine career opportunities.

OR : Mail or deliver a hard copy application to: Attention: Mr Peter Barnes Sunwater PO Box 71 Bamaga QLD 4876 Closing Date: 9 December 2011 Reference Number: 11-127

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If you meet the above criteria, then please apply to SunWater today at: www.onetest.com.au/sunwater/ap39296

Annual General Meeting & Presentation afternoon

Saturday December 17 3 – 5pm Cooktown Pool PHONE: Sue Clark 4069 5891 or 4069 5340

COOKTOWN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE – DECEMBER 2011 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

The Staff at the Cooktown MPHS would like 1 to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year

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CHRISTMAS DAY HOLIDAY Community Health: Closed Mental Health: Closed Hospital: No outpatients, Emergencies only.

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BOXING DAY HOLIDAY Community Health: Closed Mental Health: Closed Hospital: No outpatients, Emergencies only.

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Community Health: Closed Mental Health: Closed

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Community Health: Closed Mental Health: Closed

VISITING SPECIALISTS: COMMUNITY HEALTH

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Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr Gynther: Psychiatrist

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HOSPITAL

Dr. Ruben: Paediatrician

Dr Hadfield: General Physician Dr Hanson: General Physician

Dr. Adam Bart: Dentist Dr. Helen Pedgrift: RFDS Women’s Health

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Community Health: Closed Mental Health: Closed

Your Medicare and Health Care/Pension cards will be required each time you visit the Health Service.

To see any of the above Specialists you will require a doctor’s referral, and then make appointments through the Hospital on 4043 0100, or Community Health on 4043 0170.

Beware the Box Jellyfish and other marine stingers Box Jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) are found in the shallow warm waters north of the Tropic of Capricorn. They are present all year round but their numbers increase in the warmer months (October to April) especially after local rain and in calm seas.

They are difficult to see in the water, with a box shaped hollow bell that is faintly blue and transparent. The tentacles may be up to 3m long but can be retracted to 5cm.

Signs & Symptoms: Immediate burning pain to the skin, adherent tentacles on the skin is usually present, irrational behaviour due to pain.

Major stings can cause respiratory distress and are potentially fatal.

Irukandji Jellyfish are small jelly fish approximately 2cm diameter, making it difficult for swimmers to notice in the water. More common in tropical Australian waters from November to May, although incidents of Irukandji Syndrome have been recorded for all months of the year.

Signs & Symptoms: Approximately 5 to 45 minutes after being stung may experience severe backache or headache, shooting pains in the muscles, chest and abdomen, nausea, anxiety, restlessness, vomiting, breathing difficulties.

MANAGEMENT FOR BOX & IRUKANDJI JELLYFISH Avoid rubbing the sting area, immediately douse the sting area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds, and commence resuscitation as necessary.

DO NOT USE A PRESSURE IMMOBILISATION TECHNIQUE. CALL 000 FOR AN AMBULANCE IF REQUIRED.

OUTREACH CLINICS:

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Women’s Health NP December 5, 6, 12, 19, 20 Dentist December 5, 19 Psychiatrist December 7

CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE

HOLDEN Barina 2006 1.6ltr 16v TK. Very low Kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for year 52.000 averaging 6.9lt per 100 Kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 7 months rego, Road worthy CertiďŹ cate, Full service history, AC / MP3 / CD with blue tooth port, Electric windows and mirrors, Tinted glass, very good condition. $8600 ONO. PH: 0459 207 829

TO all our valued customers we apologise for any inconvienience but Cooktown Joinery and Glass will be closed from Monday 14th November to Thursday 8th December .

FOR SALE 2004 SUZUKI Jimney. 120,394km AC. Good cond. $9500 ONO. Phone: 4069 6778.

FOR SALE MUSSO 2000 model, seven seater, 4WD, power steering, top condition. $6990. Ph: 0407 753 570

FOR SALE TWO bedroom masonry block home. Recently renovated. Quiet rural location, five minutes to town. Includes adequate tank water storage, plus shed with toilet and extra room for your boat/caravan. $300,00. To view property call Robyn 4069 5196 or Jeff 0418 880 506.

FOR RENT TO lease. Modern three bedroom house AC. Close to school and clinic. Available late December. $320pw. Phone: 0428 198 332.

GARAGE SALE MONSTER GARAGE SALE Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd December. 34 Weary Bay Road, Bloomfield. Quality furniture/ beds/ mattresses/cupboards/ chests of drawers/fridges/ freezers/washers/dryers/ electrical appliances/bikes/ fishing gear/tools/pot plants/ outdoor furniture/books/8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; registered dual axle gal trailer/ cement mixer/household items/ much more. All priced to sell.

Phone 4060 8226 for details.

PUBLIC NOTICE TILING, Free quotes, 15 yrs experience, fully qualified, Ph Peter 0412 859 587

MOTELS AAA CBD CBD CBD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Inn Cairns Boutique Apartments, 17 Lake Street, Cairns. Self catering, secure car parking, pool/gazebo, opp PO and Woolworths. Ph 07 4041 2350.

PUBLIC NOTICES

MOTELS

STANDBY Response Service.

Support and information for people bereaved by suicide. Ph 0439 722 266. 24 hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 days per week.

CAIRNS Rainbow Inn. 3½ star, all facilities including cable TV. Close to the city, from $65 per night. Ph 4051 1022.

COOKTOWN Skip Bins.

Commercial and domestic rubbish removal and disposal. Ph 4069 5851 or 0417 962 581.

POSITIONS VACANT EXPERIENCED Bus driver (HR)/ forklift operator required for Swiss Farms Lakeland. Looking for suitable person based in Cooktown to drive our employees to Lakeland â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Cooktown. Suitable position for semi- retired truck driver

PROPERTY THANKS to everyone that came out for BEER & PRAWNS & a look around, & helped celebrate the opening of Sir Ken Morris Drive. Thanks to Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy Gallop for making it official. It was a great time to look, with the many kilometres of tracks all in good shape, and the swimming holes ďŹ&#x201A;owing. The blocks are so large and diverse even the tour guide got bushed. The gates are still open for 3 more weeks, so if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like a look around, come for a drive or call Allan Morris on 0457 958 807. POWER now coming to Sir Ken Morris Drive. View more at www.realestatecooktown. com.au

THANK YOU A note of appreciation of the care and compassion given to Ian â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blueyâ&#x20AC;? Bromley by the staff of Cooktown Hospital in his ďŹ nal days.

funeral notice

BROMLEY, (BLUEY) IAN JOHN A funeral is to be held 9.15am Friday, December 2, at Cooktown Cemetery.

Brother of Beverley, Uncle of Janeanne, Gary and Shannon Rest Peacefully.

Rites of Passage 4069 5004 or 0427 685 004

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COOKTOWN NEWSAGENCY Great prices!

All items from book lists in stock for Cooktown, Rossville and Endeavour Christian College.

TAKE A HOLIDAY & LEAVE YOUR LIST WITH US. NO STRESS WE DO THE REST. Each school pack valued at $50 or more receives a gift.

All orders have a chance to win prizes including a Razor Scooter, telescope and more.

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Cooktown Community Housing Association Inc (CCHA) ABN 89581453050 PO Box 348 Cooktown QLD 4895 Phone: (07) 4069 5513 Fax: (07) 4069 5511 Email: cooktownhousing@bigpond.com

Annual General Meeting Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 5pm All current members are urged to attend.

All interested Cooktown Residents are welcome to attend.

Refreshments and food available.

Meeting to be held at the CDCC Building 11 Charles Street, Cooktown followed by a General Meeting.

Deadline

10.30am WEDNESDAYS

ALL WELCOME

Please RSVP by Friday, November 25, 2011 Contact Vicki Stroppe for Catering Phone: 4069 5513 or 0400 646 186 Email: cooktownhousing@bigpond.com

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COOK SHIRE COUNCIL

Impounded Horses Endeavour Valley Road, Cooktown, on Monday, November 21, 2011.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CIVIL celebrant Beverley J Stone for weddings, namings and funeral ceremonies. Ph 0419 376 133 or 4069 5162.

Christmas is

Cooktown Computer Stuff

Bay mare, ďŹ ve to seven years old Skewbald colt, one to two years old Chestnut stallion, three to four years old Skewbald stallion, three to four years old Chestnut foal

The animals listed above are presently being held at the Tableland Regional Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s livestock holding yard, Mareeba.

If not claimed they will be sold by Public Auction at 12 noon on Monday, December 5, 2011.

For further information contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animal Control on 4069 5444.

Steve Wilton Chief Executive OfďŹ cer 24th November 2011

COOK'S LANDING

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will be closed from 3pm Saturday, December 3, 2011 to Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

We apologise for any inconvenience and wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Bev & Rex

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Ocular health Eyesight testing Glaucoma assessment Diabetic sight analysis Contact Lens Consultations

Eyedentity Optical phone: (07) 4033 7575

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Local of ďŹ ve years seeks regular work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Either indoor, outdoor, physical or mental.

Physically ďŹ t, white card holder, broad computer skills and willing to tackle anything.

Q: Do you desire a hard working and conscientious worker?

A: If my availability suits your needs please call Chris on 0434 848 232 Availability: Tuesday and Wednesday: Dawn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1pm Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday: All day Mon: UNAVAILABLE

CAPE YORK ENGINEERING COOKTOWN MARINE Penrite Oil Agent

Steel and Aluminium supplies â&#x20AC;˘ Welding Fabrication: steel, alloy, stainless, site work â&#x20AC;˘ Guillotine, Bender, Roller: pipe threading and bending â&#x20AC;˘ Machining: lathe, milling â&#x20AC;˘ Hydraulics: hose repairs â&#x20AC;˘ Bolts, welding equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Metroll products, perlins, iron by order â&#x20AC;˘ Marine: boat, trailer, outboard repairs, parts and oils MacMillan St, Cooktown

Ph Phil 4069 5224 or Mob 0417 776 524

DALY, Yvonne June Late of Cooktown. Passed away suddenly in Cooktown on November 18, 2011, aged 72 years.

Loving wife of Stanley (decâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d), loved mother of Michael (decâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) and Andrew. Yvonne will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Always remembered and forever in our hearts.

Privately cremated.

A gathering will be held in Cooktown at a later date.

Burkin Svendsens Funeral Directors 4054 5400 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cairns

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Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 from 2pm and THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE PHONE

Sylvia Geraghty 4069 5337 or Clinic 4057 6033 Appointments are essential

Country Road Coachlines Cooktown SSAA President Mal Soutar presents Darryl “Dizzy” Wain with the John King Memorial trophy. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON

CAIRNS TO COOKTOWN ~ Passenger and freight ~

EXPRESS BUS SERVICE

Bus Services DEPARTS CAIRNS Inland Wed, Fri and Sun at 7am Coastal Mon, Wed and Fri at 7am DEPARTS COOKTOWN Inland Wed, Fri and Sun at 1.30pm Coastal Tues, Thurs and Sat at 7.30am INLAND SERVICE – Mon, Tues & Thur Departs Cairns 7am. Arrives CTN 11.30pm.

Departs Cooktown 12noon. Arrives CNS 4.30pm.

AGENTS COOKTOWN (Photo Shop) 4069 5446 BLOOMFIELD (Ayton Store) 4060 8125 LAKELAND (Mobil Roadhouse) 4060 2188

AIRPORT SHUTTLE BUS Ph 4069 5446 Owned and operated by Allan Harlow

Bookings essential: 7 days 4045 2794 ‘Travel with the Local Boy’ • The schedule is subject to change or to cancel without notice • Child fares • Student fares • Pensioner rates (not available on Saturdays)

LAST week’s sunset shoot had 11 shooters to the line and the competition was a close one.

With only seven points separating the top three shooters, Mal finished first with 348, Rod second with 344 and third was Chris with 341.

The John King Memorial Shoot and presentation barbecue was held on Sunday, November 27. Once again we had 11 shooters ready for an actionpacked day.

For the practical shoot, we combined the Rimfire and Centrefire class to get an overall winner. With a time so fast if you blinked you missed it, Darryl “Dizzy” Wain received the John King Memorial trophy with a time of 27.28 seconds, with Mal in second with 33.28 and third went to Darren with 34.75.

The next event that was held is called “Mississippi Gambler”. This involves sitting at a table with five cards in your hand, a bag of money to one side and your pistol on the other. When the timer starts, you have to drop your cards, pick up the money bag and shoot each of the three targets in front of the table twice.

Mal was the fastest in this event with a time of 3.42sec, second was Wayne with 4.17sec and third was Ross with 4.18sec.

The day finished off with a barbecue and the presentation of club awards.

Top practical shooter was Ian. Top female shooter went to Jan. Top novice shooter was Chris and top service shooter went to Mal. Thank you to everyone who turned up for the day to shoot, watch or help set-up. I would also like to thank Ken for all the extra time he put in on Saturday and Sunday to help make the day such a success.

Dates to remember in December: Sunset shoots - Wednesdays - 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 5.30pm. Alternating between Combined Service Core and Sports pistol/Centrefire; General meeting - Wednesday, 28th at 5.30pm; and Practical shoot - to be confirmed.

Chris Stewart Publicity Officer

High stepping Hashers overcome some high grass THIS week, Crak Bak decided to end her long service leave and give Lye Bak a well earned rest.

As she sits here with a blank page in front of her, her tired eyes threatening to close and an inviting air-conditioned bedroom next door she has come to the conclusion she must be mad! Hang on she is a Hasher so it must be true!

Muff and Tuff Fanny were the hosts for this week’s run and the runners were sent off first, whilst the halt, lame and groin-injured were led gently away down a nice mowed path. The runners meanwhile were high stepping it through grass up to their armpits. Although this week, the wasp nests were off bounds thanks to Muff finding them when setting the run.

After awhile, the two groups met up and ventured off to inspect some new fire breaks.

The trail went up and down hills like a roller coaster and all the time the trail was on good old toilet paper. This was a long run and the Hashers returned to base red-faced and happy.

Thermo called the circle to order and found only two Hashers needing down-downs. Fakawe who was practicing for her 300 run and Granny Wet Check who has just returned from Granny duties out west. Is this a fiscal tightening of the purse strings or are Hashers getting too old to play up!

Muff did a great job with the barbecue, the cabbage was a work of art and even non-cabbage eaters went up for seconds. I missed out on the beetroot, which was all gone by the time I got there, and yes there was meat. A good feast Muff.

Next week, the Hash meets at Lunasee’s in Amos Street. The run starts at 5.30pm on Monday, December 5. For more details, call Moses on 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032.

On-on!

Crak Bak.

DTL shoot on Saturday AT the SSAA Cameron Creek Range, a DTL Shotgun Shoot is scheduled for this Saturday, December 3 at 1pm. Contact Jim on 4069 5173 for details.

Anne Williams Secretary

LEAVE CAIRNS MONDAY TO FRIDAY Deliveries 5 days – AND DELIVER THE NEXT MORNING Meeting all freight needs from Cairns to the Cape • Port Douglas • Mossman • Cooktown • Laura • Archer River • Coen • Musgrave • Kowanyama • Weipa • Croydon • Normanton • Karumba • Pormpuraaw – from 20 grams to 20 tonnes –

Fleet includes: Body trucks, Semi trailers, Refrigerated vans, Side lifter and Fork lift hire

COOKTOWN – tony

CAIRNS OFFICE

Down driveway at Peter Russell Windscreen Repairs Ph: 4069 5459 • Fax: 4035 4021 • Mob: 0419 759 892

25 Redden Street Ph: 4035 4022 • Fax: 4035 4021

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Darts final goes to the wire to rekindle history

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Combatants in the social darts competition: the West Coast team of Eric Betts, Dave Cashion, Barry Roesler(Captain), Peter Monkman and Sel Wendt, beside the RSL team of Wal Williams, Barry Clarke, Tony Smith, Jim Fay and Pat Gibbins.

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AN old trophy found lying around Cooktown’s RSL Sub Branch office was given new life earlier this year as the coveted Holy Grail of the monthly social darts competition held at the West Coast Hotel.

And in a truly dramatic ending to the competition, the grand final winners were not decided until the final game of the night, with the RSL team taking the prized Betty Waters Trophy (struck in 1988) from the previously undefeated “Westies”.

“I found this old trophy down at the office, so I thought I’d put it to good use and we got the darts competition started,” Cooktown RSL Sub Branch Secretary/ Treasurer said.

Teams from the Top Pub and the

Sovereign competed the competition which started about March.

The grand final was played on Tuesday, November 15 and was decided over nine games - three doubles and six singles matches.

“It went right down to the wire,” Jimmy said.

“The score was four all, and it was left up to Barry Clarke to bring it home for us, which he did.”

Jim said the competition will go into a break now and will start again early in 2012.

“We’ll be looking for more teams too, to spice the competition up a bit,” he said.

Further information will be published as it comes to hand.

Wal Welsh and Campbell Venables decided to line up for a second round of 18 holes after rehydrating at Cooktown Golf Club’s 19th hole. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. A GOOD sized field managed to sweat it out for The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford competition held between November 20 and 25, and a count back was required between Blue Hobbs and Ian Keller who both had 38 points in which Blue managed to hold onto the top spot.

Nearly 20 members competed in Saturday’s Cooktown RSL Memorial Club and Italian Restaurant Monthly Medal competition and there were some pretty amazing scores turned in.

The men’s first place winner was John Pettersen who had obviously taken his “play good golf pills” with his nett score of 58. Steve Weise must have taken the same dose as he was the men’s runner-up for the day with a nett of 59.

The ladies’ division required a count-back between Julie Sauer and Alice Burton, the only two ladies who competed, with Julie the winner and Alice the runner-up, both on 71.

Another “play good golf pill” taker for the day was Kim Copland, who had the lowest gross score for the day, with his 69 off the stick, just

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four short of par. With the great golf Kim has been playing of late, I’m sure he will crack his own course record pretty soon. All the nearest the pins were landed with Kim landing 2/11, Wal Welsh for 14 and Craig “Claydo” Claydon for 9/18.

The Sunday 9-Hole competition which is currently being sponsored

by Cooktown Hardware is proving to be more popular with nearly 15 members having a go to win the prize. I don’t know what it is as yet as I haven’t been able to work it out with Rick Butler. A count back was required to determine the winner as both Kim Copland (front) and Steve Wilton (back) had a nett 29. I will get the Club Captain to ascertain who the winner is.

The Italian Restaurant Weekly competition for this week is a stroke competition and you are to play off the white tees. Leading the field so far is Marilyn Clark with a nett score of 61. Currently coming in as runner-up is Kim Copland with a nett 62. Some low scores to try and beat, but as the saying goes, “if you don’t give it a go, you will never know” so come out and give it a go!

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FIRST QUARTER Fri. Dec 02. Time: 19.52

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Ht 0.61 2.22 1.21 1.95

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Time 01:46 08:33 14:39 19:39

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Ht 0.52 2.38 1.19 1.87

Ht 0.49 2.43 1.18 1.84

Weather Watch

Endeavour Valley November monthly rainfall totals: 23ml

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The annual Medal of Medals competition which is being sponsored by Easy Lift Group is this Saturday, so for all members who have won a Monthly Medal this year, this is your day to shine!

Members are required to be at the Club prior to noon for a midday tee-off. The Club Captain will be allocating playing partners. Best of luck to the following members who have won a Monthly Medal Steve Weise, Wayne King, Graham Burton, Chris Hatton, Mick Mason, John Pettersen, Chris Upite, Alice Burton, Carol McKinna, Marilyn Clark and Julie Sauer.

For any member who has not been lucky enough to win a Monthly Medal this year, there will be a Stableford competition also being held this Saturday. So you can still come out and have a hit and mingle with the rest. The Stableford competition has no designated tee-off time. So come out and play whenever you wish.

Happy golfing.

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