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Hydro-electricity plant at Annan Weir proposal

By GARY HUTCHISON EARLY feasibility studies into the installation of a hydro-electric power plant at the Annan Weir have encouraged the Cook Shire Council to investigate the possibilities further.

The idea of placing a water turbine at the weir to generate power has been considered over many years and was raised by Councillor Charlie Martin in late 2011.

After some initial calculations into the installation of a 100Kw low-head/hi-flow generator, the proposal has been deemed possible from an engineering standpoint, Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott overlooking the Annan Weir, where feasibility studies are being done on the possibility of installing while the economic feasibility also hydro-electricity turbines. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. looks promising.

1.5m, which would effectively double the holding capacity Mr Lickiss said the infrastructure was already in place Green power generated from the weir would become of the weir, its ability to generate electricity would increase should ďŹ nal investigations prove the proposed project was a saleable commodity, and early discussions with Ergon exponentially. viable.

Energy have revealed it is currently being purchased at a “Power costs are increasing all the time, and, when the “Installing a hydro-plant at the weir would have no rate of $40 per Mwh. carbon tax becomes effective in July, those costs increase environmental impact at all,� he said.

Calculations based on a 100Kw operating 24 hours-a-day, yet again,â€? Mr Lickiss said. “There’d be no need to apply for any permits either.â€? seven-days-a-week reveal a yearly return of more than “Based on the conďŹ guration of the weir as it is, generating Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott welcomed the proposal. $35,000. our own electricity could quite possibly off-set the Shire’s “Generating our own power would signiďŹ cantly reduce So with a generator of that size costing about $250,000, power costs. our water and sewerage costs,â€? he said. it is estimated the Shire would own the unit after seven years “Green power is a far more attractive commodity to “Each year the Shire runs at about a $600,000 deďŹ cit for on the basis of that return, after which it would return an buyers than coal-generated electricity, so with a bigger unit, water supply and sewerage treatment, with most of that cost annual on its capital investment. not only could we be taking care of our own power bills, we being electricity.

However, Cook Shire Engineer Tony Lickiss said there could be earning a little bit for the Shire too. “Generating our own power would help to signiďŹ cantly is a real possibility a 1Mw turbine could be installed, which “Those prices we’ve looked at are based on inquiries reduce that cost. would generate 10 times the power of the smaller unit. with Ergon alone; other players in the market could quite “We’re continually looking at cost-saving possibilities And with the capability of raising the weir wall by another possibly be prepared to pay more.â€? with a view to keeping rates as low as possible.â€?

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THE future of Cornett’s IGA Cooktown along with other Cornett’s outlets outlets in Innisfail, Mareeba, Port Douglas and Manunda will be known in about two weeks.

A Metcash IGA spokesman said Cornetts were still negotiating with buyers and landlords.

The news comes on the back of announcement by the Walters grocery family that they are selling all of their eight IGA stores, which include sites in Gordonvale, Tully, Mt Isa and ďŹ ve in Townsville.

Owner Terry Walters said that as well as turning 65 on his next birthday, there were a number of other reasons for the decision.

In the April 12 edition of the Cooktown Local News, IGA Chief Executive OfďŹ cer Graham Booysen delivered a loud and clear message that the Cooktown store was in no danger of closing down.

In that edition, Mr Booysen said the Cooktown outlet was absolutely safe. “Cooktown’s a wonderful store and will be trading for a long time to come/ “We’re there for the community and will continue to provide the best possible service and best deals on our products.�

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JUNE

Were alternatives considered to ‘very ugly access ramps’?

IT seems clear that Cooktown is now stuck with some very ugly access ramps - even with powder-coating and art panels.

There is no question that improved access is necessary for those on, or pushing, wheels.

There is also no question that the heritage kerb and channels are valued by residents as a unique feature of our streetscape.

The solution is not simply an engineering one, and to be told that those installed are the only option and thereby circumvent the necessity for comment/ approval by Council’s Planning Department is the height of engineering arrogance.

As a Social Planner with a particular interest in the future of our streets, I do not accept the reasoning we have been given for their design.

Simply meeting various legal and safety requirements does not complete the brief that should form the basis for the design. For example, why not create

Thu 7. Swim for your Life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Fri 8, Sat 9, Sun 10 and Mon 11. Discovery Festival

and Re-enactment program on pages 10 and 11.

Sat 9. Cooktown SSAA Saturday Shoot from 1.30pm.

Sat 9. Cape York SSAA rifle practice commencing at 2pm after the pistol shoot. For further detail contact Toby on 4069 5663.

Sun 10. Cape York SSAA Combined Services Rifle Shoot at Cameron Creek Range starting at 9am.

Sun 10. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information.

Tue 12. Swim for your Life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Tue 12. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information.

Wed 13. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm.

Wed 13. Meeting of Cooktown District Youth Association at the Events Centre from 5.30pm. All interested members of the community are welcome to attend. For further information contact the president, John Davies on 0428 627 680.

Thu 14. Swim for your Life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Fri 15. Rossville State School’s “Movies Under the Stars” will present ‘Puss In Boots’ from 6pm.

Sat 16. Cooktown SSAA Firearms Safety Course. Call 0417 817 536 for details.

Sun 17. Cooktown SSAA Firearms Safety Course. Call 0417 817 536 for details.

Sun 17. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information.

Tue 19. Swim for your Life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Wed 20. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm.

Thu 21. Swim for your Life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Sun 24. Cooktown SSAA Practical Shoot from 9am.

Sun 24. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information.

Tue 26. Swim for your Life from 11am to noon at the Cooktown Pool.

Tue 26. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for information.

Business owners comforted by the community’s support WE would like to keep everyone who offered so much support to stop the proposed crossing being installed outside the pharmacy updated.

We were so impressed by the support received from the 816 people who signed the petition in only 10 days.

The shop owners were very distressed over this issue and we cannot say how much the community support has comforted us.

Many more indignant people wrote directly to Cook Shire Council.

It just goes to show when Cooktown people are upset about something they are willing to stand up and be counted.

The petition was presented to the

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CONGRATULATIONS our lucky Rossville P&C Mother’s Day raffle winners.

First prize winner was Isabel Haslop and second prize went to Carol Gavin. Thank you to Julie Smith from the Ayton Store for donating a mountain bike, which was the first prize.

Thank you also to Diane Roesler for donating a massage voucher. Both of these local businesses have supported us over the years and we would like to acknowledge and congratulate them on their ongoing support.

A total of $262 was raised for the on-going projects which are beneficial to our school and community. Thank you also to our local families for your on-going support with our Rossville P&C fund raising activities.

Melissa Griffiths, Secretary, Rossville State School P&C.

This section of Cooktown which is the centre of much debate.

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.

Lutheran: Hope Vale at 9am on Sunday, Cooktown.

Phone either 4060 9197 or 0419 023 114.

Phones attended 8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday

THE Cape York Folk Club would like to dispel some Wallaby Creek Festival Wallaby myths.

Creek Myth one is that the festival makes Festival a lot of money.

Please check out our books - our profit last year after producing the festival and buying infrastructure was little more than $3000.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, so we are not allowed to do anything with the profit except put it back into the festival, which has been done every year.

Nobody gets paid a wage; we all volunteer.

Myth two is that we are not having a festival this year. Well that’s a biggie and it’s wrong, so get ready to see more advertising and posters so we get a great turn out this year!

Why do we put on the festival?

To bring music to Far North Queensland and support emerging local talent. That’s why we put ourselves out and volunteer - for the music ant the fun - not to mention the skills we learn.

We need our shire’s community to once again help us with the festival, to create a fun-filled musical event that will be a great experience for locals and visitors alike.

Jennifer Midgley, President, Cape York Folk Club.

Thank you from School

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a ‘thin’ profile out of aluminium and combine it with a ramp that complements the kerb?

A ramp constructed from a granite veneer, for example, would maintain the integrity of the heritage look of the street, as well as offering long asset life and low maintenance.

Certainly business owners on the main street, particularly those that have been forced to invest in complying with Council’s Streetscape Code, will not be amused with the blatant non-compliance

by Council of those same conditions.

Were seating, lighting, a water fountain and landscaping considered?

The required loss of parking spaces can provide an opportunity for creative public space, particularly if the alternative is bare bitumen and aluminium rails.

There are alternatives and enhancements that can be made to the current design for the benefit of all.

Tracey Cass, Cooktown.

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Mayor at a meeting with the Council by shop owners and members of the Access Group.

Everyone had the opportunity to express their views and lots of good points where put forward.

The issue still has to be voted on at this month’s council meeting.

We hope that Council has realised they must consult with all affected parties when making decisions that will affect the daily lives of the community.

Carol and Ian McKinna, Tyson Hang, and Glen Menelly for affected businesses

Former Cooktown resident Norm Roberts was involved in the beach invasions at Normandy, which is remembered as D-Day and each year. Cooktown RSL Sub Branch members honour a promise made to Mr Roberts to ensure that D Day is remembered.

Seen here on Wednesday, June 6, after the ceremony in Anzac Park are (from left) Pat Gibbons, Clive Clarke, Julie Oliver and Secretary/Treasurer Jim Fay. Fourteen people attended the commemoration. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

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Local circus troupe adds to gala Discovery Festival program !! k c a b I’m

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And its performers are 14 enthusiastic and talented youngsters who joined in a series of circus workshops in preparation for a fun-filled and action-packed circus show on Sunday during this weekend’s Discovery Festival.

One of the organisers, Jacqui Levy, said the workshops, which were funded by RADF, saw participants learning a range of skills. “Acrobatics, hula hoop, juggling, magic, diablo and

many, many more skills, will be performed during our own little circus,� Ms Levy said.

The circus show will be presented next to the musical ship in the Endeavor Lions Park on Sunday between 11.30am and 12.30pm.

But Sunday won’t be the troupe’s first experience of public exposure, with their planned float in Saturday’s grand parade.

Discovery Festival organiser Bronwyn Sieverding said locals had a bonanza of cash awards to win with their participation in

the parade. “We have $250 prizes for the Best Float, Most Colourful and Historical Award,� she said. “And there are three separate $100 prizes for Individual Children along with two $100 Encouragement Awards, two more $100 awards for Best Individual Adult and a $100 prize for the Best Turned out Horse and Rider.�

While the parade had much to offer locals in the way of cash prizes, the Community Group Novelty Obstacle Course and Busking Competition had even

bigger prizes on offer. “$1500 for first, $1000 for second and $500 for third, they’re wonderful incentives for local groups to add to their fund raising activities, they only just have to register, participate and have fun,� she said. “And the Busking Competition is offering two prizes of $1000, one for first and the other for the People’s Choice.�

Anyone wanting to be involved in the Festival have until 9am on Saturday to register with Bronwyn Sieverding on 0467 058 731.

Interactive tour to become available to tourists A GRANT of $24,895 will give the Cooktown Re-enactment Association the opportunity to present Cooktown’s shared history and cultures, using cutting -edge technology to develop a state-ofthe-art interactive mobile audio tour of the town.

Approved by The Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Tony Bourke, and awarded under the Australian Government’s “Your Community Heritage Program�, the project will be titled, ‘The Cooktown Historical and Cultural Self-guided Walking Tour’. “We are extremely happy to give this opportunity,� Cooktown Re-enactment Association President Loretta Sullivan said. “This audio-visual interactive mobile tour will be able to be

used in both player devices and smart phones to deliver to our visitors in a single, convenient and comprehensive information system while walking or driving around town.�

Mrs Sullivan said it will involve a full dramatic description of the historical and cultural attractions of the town, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, Cook’s sevenweek stay at the Endeavour River in 1770 and his several meetings with the Guugu Yimithirr Bama. “Accoustiguide, an international company specialising in these types of systems, will be engaged to enable the project and British actors will take the parts of Cook, Banks and the other English gentlemen, while the skills and expertise of local residents will be used for the parts of the Aborigines and

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narrators and technical advice,� she said.

When the project is completed, player devices and head phones will be hired from Nature’s PowerHouse with other outlets around the community still to be negotiated.

Committee member John MacDonald, who was instrumental in writing the application and is the Project Leader, will visit Cooktown in September to commence recording the local segments of the guide and later travel to England to organise the British voices. “This is a really exciting venture which will be of great benefit to our community and Mr MacDonald is to be congratulated for having the vision and foresight to bring this project forward for the benefit of our community and for no personal financial gain,� Mrs Sullivan said.

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She will be open for public inspection from Friday, June 8, until Friday, June 15, between the hours of 10am and 4pm, but will stay open longer as the demand requires.

Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation representative Louisa Tiffen said stepping on board is like stepping back in time.

“She sails with a crew of only 16 and provides little in the way of comfort,” she said.

“Everything on board is done by hand and, as far as possible, in the original method.

“We have stepped up a little though

- the crew are allowed to sleep below decks, which would not have been possible in her original time.”

Ms Tiffen said maintenance continues even while she sails.

“The decks need to be washed, the wood needs to be oiled, the ropes need to be tarred, it’s a labour of love, but the crew do love it,” she said.

And finding and keeping crew is not a problem.

“Time and time again we have crew members joining for just one leg, and then wanting to stay,” she said.

“Some of the crew who are arriving into Cooktown joined in Brisbane for a short trip to Mackay, and don’t want to get off!”

The exact arrival time of the Duyfken is not known at this time.

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ZACHARY Murnane (pictured) is Lakeland State School’s Student of the Month for May. He has attended the school for three weeks and is already showing an excellent attitude towards his school work and completing his homework on time each week.

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NEWS

Amenities block first step to Reconciliation Award A PARTNERSHIP, formed around the dreams of local, cultural entreprenuers Peter and Marilyn Wallace, won the Queensland government’s 2012 Queensland Reconciliation Award on Tuesday, May 29.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman presented the award to the Wallaces, who, had formed the partnerships with the Centre for Appropriate Technology, Engineers without Borders, Aurecon, and Bana Yarralji Bubu which resulted in the construction of the Bana Yarralji Ranger Base at Shiptons Flat Road behind Rossville.

Marilyn Wallace described their dreams of one day hosting visitors from around the world, sharing with the world local lore for country, local language for country, and local knowledge of country.

“My husband and I dreamed of cultural centres, and healing centres, and being hosts to visitors from all around the world, ‘Walking on Country with Ancestors’, Marilyn said.

“And we found out from a new friend from the Centre for Appropriate Technoloy that the first necessary step towards achieving our grand dreams was to build a toilet block.

“After many hours, days and years of effort, and more than four years of talking, planning, hoping and working with our partners to complete all the plans and obtain all the necessary plans and permits, our Bana Yarralji rangers, partners and volunteers actually started building a fantasstic toilet block in July last year.

“And along the way we formed some strong and enduring cross-cultural friendships along the way.”

Marilyn said she thought the Reconciliation Award was recognition of the kind of partnership that could be formed around working with an Aboriginal group to build a toilet block, being an enduring kind of partnership she hoped will continue into the future as they step closer to what is now a shared dream between all of them.

Since the construciton of the toilet block and associated establishment of the Bana Yarralji ranger base on Aboriginal freehold land along the Upper Annan River, Marilyn, Peter and their cultural hosting enterprise, Bana Yarralji Bubu has hosted international visitors from the United Nations University, Wildlands Environmental Students from the United States of America, Jawun secondees from Wespac, KPMG, Quantas and others on country - with their Reconciliation Award winning toilet block, office and ranger base.

Marilyn and Peter Wallace proudly show their Reconcilliation Award. Photos submitted.

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“This is just the beginning in what we hope will be a long last partnership towards our achieving our dream to see Nyungkal people living on country, making a living on country, hosting local, state, national and international visitors on country,” Marilyn concluded.

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Discovery Festival This Weekend at the Top Pub A Ranger and a volunteer at work on the Bana Yarralji Ranger Station amenities block, a project which won the Queensland government’s Reconcilliation Award for 2012.

Graduates are job-ready and keen to start

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Seen here at last Friday’s ceremony for Certificate II in Construction graduates are: (front row from left) Glen Kulka, Bevin Exelby, Sherry Dick, Sarina Cobus, Tania Kulka and Josie Flores (Jobfind) and (back row from left) Glenn Bradley (Gungarde), Josephine Temple, Greg Whittaker, Farren Cobus, Ethan Humphreyson, Chris Perrin, Michael Phillips (Jobfind) and Doug Jene (AKL). Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. A JOINT initiative between Gungarde Aboriginal Corporation, Jobfind, Angus Knight Learning and ITEC saw nine local job seekers complete their training in a Certificate II in Construction course.

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the Construction course will give the graduates the basic skills which will make them attractive candidates for employment opportunities that will become available as part of a Queensland government housing project about to start in Cooktown.

Following the graduation at Gungarde Hall last Friday, Ethan Humphreyson, Sherry Dick, Tania Kulka, Sarina Cobus, Farren Cobus, Chris

Perrin, Glen Kulka, Eril Ross-Kelly and and Bevin Exelby were declared job-ready and keen to start.

At the ceremony, Gungarde Chief Executive Officer Greg Whittaker told those attending the function that Gungarde had been a grant totaling $4.65M, which would be used to renovating some existing houses in Cooktown, as well as being spent on new building projects.

“Three million of that came from the federal government, while the rest came from the state,” Mr Whittaker said.

And what makes the upcoming project even more spectacular for Cooktown’s building industry, is that most of the grants will go to locals.

“One of the conditions of these grants, is that 10 per cent of the money

has to go to employing local Indigenous workers,” he said.

“So you graduates are virtually guaranteed jobs.

“We’re using local builders and suppliers wherever possible and managing the project ourselves.”

Course Trainer Doug Jene said the course had been structured to make it attractive to the participants, and that its content was a stepping stone towards an apprenticeship.

“Some of the subjects covered can be credited to these graduates if any of them are lucky enough to get an apprenticeship,” he said.

“The successful completion of this course could open some doors for them, and they have a lot to be proud of with the effort they all put in.”

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HIGHLY-acclaimed local artist Ross Franzi considers the art he judged at the opening of this year’s Cooktown School of Art Society Exhibition last Saturday night as amongst the best he has seen especially for its diversity of entries.

Mr Franzi, who lives in and operates his Black Cockatoo Gallery near Ayton, said he had associations with internationally regarded artists said he felt well-qualified to make the statement of the local pieces on display.

Of Diana Byrnes’s piece, “Before Renovation”, which won the $1000 Cook Shire Award for the Recognisable Scene in Cook Shire, Mr Franzi said it was the light and composition contained in the painting that earned the award, while it was the colour and

texture in Faye Pini’s second ABOVE: Lainie Joy with prize winning entry that acclaimed local artist Ross Franzi who judged the earned her the prize.

Cook Shire Mayor Peter pieces at the Cooktown Art Scott endorsed Mr Franzi’s Society’s exhibition. comments.

“We’re extremely lucky to have a strong arty clique, an arty core of very talented people who live here,” he said.

“And that includes all versions of art from writers, poets, artists, singers and musicians.”

The Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery was packed to capacity with art enthusiasts who had travelled from all communities within the shire, Queensland visitors and interstate visitors also.

Other award winners were: Best in Show: By River by Joanne Davis; Ergon Energy Award - Contemporary: winner Abstract in Purple by Jessie White and highly commended - Demise in Eyes by Di Fursdon; Hope Vale Arts & Cultural Centre Award - Indigenous: winner - Grandfather’s Story by Lea Ambrum and highly commended - Traditional Wedding by Helen Gordon; Black & White Award: winner - Within by Joanne Davis and highly commended - River God by Lainie Joy; Bowls Club Award - Landscape: winner - “Golden Dusk Across The Valley” by Louise Derry and highly commended - “Life’s a Beach” by Marja Verter; Wujal Wujal Art Centre Award - Flora & Fauna: winner - Cormorants by Christa Youngman and highly commended - Wongai Fruit by Jane Arthars; Peter Pini Memorial Award - Portrait: winner - Contemplating by Marja Verter and highly commended - Lily-Self Portrait by Lily Keejan; Endeavour Lions Youth Encouragement Award: winner - Blue Mangroves by Mariah Newman and highly commended - Self Portrait by Thuy Loughlin; Poberay Memorial Award - Miniature: winner Miniscule by Faye Pini and highly commended - Little Owl

by Emma McGovern; CCAA Award - Textiles: winner - Reef by Diana Burns and highly commended - Autumn Rustling by Bobbin Sheehan; and CCAA & CSAS Award - Handmade 3D Artform: winner - Circular Dining by Rosalie Andre and highly commended - Palm Vase by Wendy Snape.

Cape works meeting LONG-overdue disaster recovery works must get underway on Cape York as soon as possible with the mayors of 19 communities pinning high hopes on a meeting with the Attorney-General this week.

As reported in April, Mayors and CEOs of the Regional Organisation of Councils of Cape York and Torres Shire (ROCCY) have serious concerns with a change to the interpretation of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangement policy, which restricts them from tendering for works, even when they have staff and equipment ready and available.

ROCCY first contacted the office of Attorney-General Nicola Roxon on March 27 seeking an urgent meeting and were fully prepared to travel to a city of Ms Roxon’s choice.

However, after numerous phone calls, ROCCY CEO Kym Jerome said Ms Roxon’s office only last week confirmed that she could meet the group in Townsville this week.

Ms Jerome said the delay in starting vital works had left some councils in “dire straits”.

The road to Kowanyama is again closed due to its poor state, tourists are being turned away daily, shortages in fuel mean that Kowanyama cannot supply fuel to travellers, and food and other essentials are in short supply until alternate delivery can be provided.

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NATURE

Sea lettuce tree flower- scaevola taccada.

A red beech flower.

A beach hibiscus - cottonwood.

A bishop’s hat.

Reef and rainforest - Mother Nature’s pharmaceutical factory Story by MIKE D’ARCY Photos by TRISH D’ARCY “WHAT a fantastic trip? So many things to see. So diverse.

So charming. Stunning weather.

Not to forget the incredible fish and chips”.

So, so, so - that’s the journey from the Daintree to Cooktown in the eyes of Dian, a patent attorney, and husband Graeme Stevenson, former UK residents now living and working in Brisbane.

And, without a hint of bias, I agree. It definitely is a great region, and the weather has been absolutely stunning these last few days.

Dian and Graeme arrived in Australia three years ago when Graeme’s 21 year industry experience linked him with one of the new Co-operative Research Centres. These are the Research and Development Companies established and funded by industry and the Australian government. There are 44 nationally, with at least 12 of these having a direct bearing on the Wet Tropics area. This particular one specialises in Cancer Therapeutics, so has a very special relationship with the enormous natural pharmaceutical factory of the rainforest and particularly the reef.

Graeme pointed out how incredibly clever was the ability of the Kuku Yalanji people to identify and use the forest medicines and foods - at least 15

Along the

weeks. With continuing good weather, we’re hoping the water levels will drop even further to allow those rock-resting crocs to venture upstream and absorb the sun. Any day now?

Cassowaries are everywhere, so be especially aware of a meandering dad and chick near Noahs Creek, or the more disciplined dad and three chicks near Cooper Creek Crossing.

Cooktown is definitely the place to visit this week in your 4WD. The Discovery Festival with its Cook landing re-enactment and general frivolity this weekend should be a hoot. Archer Point and Keating’s Lagoon are both looking great.

As a very special bonus, the sailing ship Duyfken, replica of the Dutch ship to visit Cape York in 1606, will be open for inspection from Friday 8-15 June. It’s a wonderful ship and a rare opportunity to learn about life at sea 400 years ago, so don’t miss it.

The tides are not extreme for the next week or so. But check the tide chart and be aware that high rainfalls can lead to creek crossing difficulties.

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Asherani and Kath Walker show USA visitors Alyson and Bryce around.

Graeme and Dian Stevenson. Photos: TRISH D’ARCY.

foods were toxic. And also, that many clever plants have evolved protective toxins, tastes and disguises, so beware!Graeme and Dian discussed organisms such as rainforest fireflies, glow-worms and glowing fungus, all of which use chemical interactions to produce cold light, plus how industry is adapting some of these processes - both for lighting and for injection into living cells for cancer examination.

A powerful example of modern science working with nature.

In this vein, we looked at the sea lettuce tree (scaevola taccada), with its unique and beautiful semi-circular flower. One hundred and thirty scaevola species are based in Australia and Polynesia, their genetic base. The juice of its small fruit is a really good local Kuku Yalanji remedy for sore eyes. It started flowering and fruiting just recently. So if you go walking along most of our beaches, you’re likely to see it. You could also see flowers such as the beautiful bishop’s hat (barringtonia asiatica), beach hibiscus/ cottonwood and red beech to name a few.

The Bloomfield River Ford crossing has been open all through the light rain of the last couple of

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COMMUNITY RIGHT: Jodie Hubbard serving up her seductive Vietnamese coffee at Nature’s PowerHouse. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.

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The new treat which gives the PowerHouse a point of difference for coffee lovers is a simple blend, one which has its origins in France.

“The coffee beans are roasted in butter, something the French took with them during their occupation of Vietnam.

That’s what gives the coffee its rich caramel flavour.”

Jodie brought a good supply of beans back with her on her last visit to the country - her fifth. And with the beans, she also brought a ready supply of the special filter systems used in the brewing of the coffee.

“The filters are part of the preparation process, which help to make the coffee so special,” she said.

But are there any other secrets to brewing this special drop? “There are, but I’m keeping them to myself,” she

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said, “they will remain a PowerHouse secret.”

Jodie’s love of Vietnam goes beyond the regular tourist attractions. For Jodie, her trips have also been study tours.

“Every time I go, I learn some new things about food preparation. Like this one guy there makes the most amazing salad dressing, the best I’ve ever tasted and I can’t wait to learn how to make that.”

Is the PowerHouse likely to run out of beans soon?

“No, I’m going back again in October and I’ll be bringing some more back then,” Jodie said.

Jodie’s next visit to Vietnam will include a tour of a plantation in Buon Ma Thuot where the beans are grown. “Nothing like knowing the whole production process,” she said.

Fantasies of snow and fine clothes OH dear, it’s that time of year again.

The icy grip of winter is tightening, and as I sit here in my house, the weak sun View is glistening in the icicles hanging from from the gutter.

Already I have to climb under the doona the Hill at night wearing a flannel nightie down to my toes, complete with woolly socks, mittens and a beanie.

One of these mornings, I will be waking up to a blanket of pristine snow covering the yard and sitting on the coconut palms. I just know it.

Still, things are not too bad. This week I’m going to join the flood of northerners rushing into town to by suitable seasonal clothes.

Aren’t we lucky that the big shops are so clever about stocking the things we need up here?

They are ready with everything from lambskin slippers for me to shuffle around my freezing house without getting frostbitten toes, to those big furry hats Russians wear to keep their ears warm.

And everything is in exciting autumn and winter colours.

All those dark browns and greys make you want to rush out and buy armfuls of cosy cardigans and tweed skirts. And boots?

There are so many, and I’m a soft touch for elegant, European-style boots. They make me feel like Anna Karenina, or Wanda in furs.

I’m also a soft touch for the après-ski scene, so I always book a holiday in Yungaburra at this time of year. Skiing the slopes of Mount Bartle-Frere all day, and then home to the hotel to party, and enjoy lots of mulled wine and good solid food.

Well, congratulations to the managers of our big shops is what I say. Everyone else seems to think we live in a tropical paradise and would be happy enough wandering around in shorts and tee-shirts all year. Our big shops understand that winter comes every year and we really, really need all those stylish cold weather clothes.

All topics at Poets’ Breakfast This week’s poem was penned

by Faye Pini her “baby” brother’s 45th birthday who said he was feeling old.

Writers’ Corner

Getting Wiser I’m older and wiser With each passing year But who bothers counting?

The memory’s unclear.

What little I knew Is now fading fast.

The body is shot So it’s time at last To let the greys show And start to go deaf.

Oh, what’s that you say?

You’ve a few years yet?

Sorry I missed that.

My mind was distracted.

I was thinking of-ummmThe bowels just contracted.

I’ve gotta rush now; ‘Ave to visit the dunny.

If I had any to give I’d send you some money ‘Cause ya can’t take it with ya And I know it’s not funny But I think it’s worth saying, “You’re still young, Dear Sonny!”

By FAYE PINI

Come along on Saturday to Nature’s PowerHouse for our “Poets’ Breakfast’ to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Breakfast begins at 8.30 am and poetry performances at 9 am.

Feel free to contribute your own original verse or to just relax and listen to ours. Our theme this year is “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” but all topics are welcome.

We welcome contributions to our column.

Email: thekellers@ bigpond or send to: PO Box 645, Cooktown, 4895.

Dianne Keller Cooktown Writers’ Group

COMMUNITY

Locals add their recollections to the Harry Webb story

The greatest discovery of them all IT’S the time of the Discovery Festival again. Discoveries are certainly frequent and varied surprising experiences.

We discover new friends, places, ideas, things and ways of doing things. Recently we bought an electric can opener and discovered that this was a new and easier way to open cans than the hand-held openers.

That is, once we opened the box, unpacked the opener and made use of it. (I have to say we’re not going back to the old way in a hurry neither.)

Supposing I had heard about, even gone to the trouble of buying one, but never opened it. We had a new and better way and left it in the box.

Not much use, you’ll agree.

Jesus offers a new way and when we try it, we make a discovery that brings a smile to our faces.

It’s the discovery that we can know peace after searching for it so long, a new purpose and meaning for living, and one day, discover a new home promised to those who have discovered that “Jesus is the answer” and chosen to follow him. (John 14) Interestingly there is the mention of “a new and living way” (Hebrews 10:19-20) in the Bible. Christians are those who discover and walk in the new way. Yes, making that discovery puts a new spring in our step, a new look on our faces. Christians rejoice in the discovery of their newly found faith. It

was certainly “worth getting it out of the box” ie opening the Bible and following From the Pulpit its instructions on how to walk in this new way.

Apparently, there once was an Indian chief in the early days of the U.S. who was given a railroad pass. He carried it around with him as he walked everywhere. He was not aware of its value and potential.

As we celebrate this period of discovery, be sure to remember to celebrate the greatest discovery of them all - that God does indeed love us and want the best for us.

Pastor Peter Cooktown Baptist Church

Researched and written by Jean Stephan, Cooktown History Centre

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RESULTS Cook Shire Council Mayoral SCOTT, Peter Councillor SHEPHARD, Glen MARTIN, Charlie PRICE, Kaz

JOHNSON, Penny BOWMAN, Russell WILSON, Alan

Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council Mayoral MCLEAN, Gregory Raymond Councillor WOIBO, Christopher PEARSON, Carmen Rose

PEARSON, June Emily BOWEN, Dwayne Richard

Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council Mayoral HARRIGAN, Clifford Councillor DUNCAN, Natasha TAYLEY, Vincent

GIBSON, Allister NANDY, Talita

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CONTINUING from last week, Part 4 of the story of Henry (Harry) Albert Webb and his family.

One anecdotal story of Harry comes from Mr D’Arcy Gallop, who as a lad of 14 years, travelled to Cooktown with his father, Rollo Gallop.

Mr Gallop Senior was a Main Step Back WITHä Roads Engineer, domiciled in #OOKTOWNä (ISTORIALä Cairns and had come to Cooktown 3OCIETY to help deal with the enormous damage following the devastating cyclone of 1949.

While his father was otherwise The photo shows Cooktown Ladies Lucy Marchant, Betty Waters and Lady occupied, D’Arcy was allowed Morris all dressed for the parade on the Re-enactment weekend in 1973. to travel to and from the Wharf Photo submitted. with Harry Webb on his ‘German Harry Webb resided with his The Webb and Evans families wagon’. daughter and family up until the were also very keen supporters of A German wagon has been early 1950s at their home in Hope horse racing. My Dad (Mr Baker) described as having high sides Street (Cooktown) which is now the recalls attending the races in Briswhich sloped outwards at the top.

Alamanda Inn. bane with Reg Evans on more than Queensland’s BDM records tell The horses were stabled at the one occasion. us that Henry Albert Webb died in back of the home on the John Street I’m told Reg Evans was a chair1959, location unknown, presum- side during Mr Webb’s years of man for Cook Shire Council at ably Brisbane. We have no record providing transport of goods from some time. of his death in Cooktown. the Cooktown Wharf when ships (Cooktown Historical SociWe can only wonder if he ever arrived. At that time, my family ety records show Reg as being a managed to travel the Mulligan lived just across the road in John Councillor from at least 1945 until Highway by car, which would Street (where the Studers now 1956.) have been a luxury indeed after his reside).

Vivienne and Reg Evans made years carting goods by horse and A man named Jimmy Murphy the decision to move to Brisbane wagon. worked with Harry Webb off-siding during the 1950s to be nearer their Post script: with the wagon transportation of children who had all moved or Since researching Harry Webb’s goods. He apparently resided at the needed to be further south. story, I have been fortunate to Webb family home too. Youngest Harry Webb accompanied them, have discovered a person who has granddaughter, Cathryn Evans was although he did not want to leave personal knowledge of the Webb often seen accompanying Mr Webb Cooktown. family. on wagon deliveries.

I last recall seeing Mrs Evans in It is with great pleasure that I Reg and Vivienne Evans owned the 1970s. After being widowed, include Colleen Fenn’s and the and farmed the land in the Keatings she moved to Townsville where Baker family’s memories which Valley where several homes now her family lived and spent the add immeasurably to this story stand. During World War II, a remaining years of life residing with of the Webb family and Harry in temporary hospital was erected daughter Cathryn. particular. there.

The photo shows Cooktown La“My grandparents and parents, The three Evans grandchildren of dies Lucy Marchant, Betty Waters the Baker families, were friends Harry Webb were Frank, who was and Lady Morris all dressed for of Harry Webb and his daughter a PMG/Australia Post employee the parade on the Re-enactment and son-in-law, Vivienne and Reg based in Townsville for many years; weekend in 1973.

Evans. Christmas cards were always Myrna who was a clerk at the Cook Could this have been Harry exchanged until the passing of Mrs Shire Council office; and Cathryn Webb’s wagon? If anyone knows Evans at Townsville in 2002. who became a school teacher. could you let us know please?

COME TRY IT SPORTS Over the next 6 months Cooktown PCYC will be offering a series of Come Try It Sessions at the Events Centre to encourage community members to get active.

COST: Gold coin donation per session.

COME AND TRY from 11th - 22nd June ZUMBA (Dance Fitness) for female teenagers and adults Monday 18th June, 5.30-6.30pm GYMNASTICS, tumbling and acrobatics Ages 5-8, 3.30 - 4.15pm Ages 9-12, 4.15 - 5pm Wednesday 13th June ZUMBA FOR GIRLS for girls aged 5-12 Wednesday 20th June 3.30-4.30pm FUTSAL (Indoor Soccer)1 For male and female teenagers and adults Wednesday 20th June 7-8pm.

KINDERGYM for Under 5's Fridays 9.30-10.30am.

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Cooktown Local News 7 - 13 June 2012 – 9

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Two cultures - One people

BANKS FLORILEGIUM EXHIBITION On display daily from 9am to 5pm in the Vera Scarth-Johnson at the Cooktown Visitor Information Centre at Natures Powerhouse.

FASHION POLICE Not festive enough? Watch out for our Fashion Police - they might just find you.

JAMES COOK MUSEUM Open all weekend from 9am to 4pm.

COOKTOWN HISTORY CENTRE The Cooktown Historical Society welcome everyone to the History Centre from 9am to 4pm every day during the Discovery Festival.

CCAA ARTS & CRAFTS Come and see the fantastic display of local arts and crafts also available for sale. Open all weekend from 9am to 4pm and run by volunteers of the Cooktown Creative Arts Association.

ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION The Cooktown School of Art Society open their annual art exhibition on the Friday of the Discovery Festival weekend – Exhibition open daily at the Elizabeth Guzsely Gallery.

CWA TEAHOUSE Come and take the weight of your feet and be tempted by some of the ladies famous scones and cakes - Open 9am to 5pm daily.

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WELCOME SPEECHES Welcome to county and guest speakers. Sovereign Resort Hotel, Charlotte Street frontage.

WELCOME TO COOKTOWN EXTRAVAGANZA Come to see what Cooktown has to offer from art and dancing to fashion and talent ~ Please join us for the 2012 Cooktown Discovery Festival Grand Opening! Sovereign Resort Hotel, Charlotte Street frontage.

6pm COCKTAILS AT THE SOVEREIGN Come and enjoy a cocktail in the Balcony Bar ~ A la carte menu available. Sovereign Resort Hotel.

6.30pm LIVE MUSIC AT THE BOWLS CLUB Local trio Meimaner playing live at the Cooktown Bowls Club ~ Great meals, member’s draw and raffles. Cooktown Bowls Club.

7pm FAMILY MOVIE IN THE PARK ~ The Muppets Movie Gungarde’s PACE program invites everyone to an evening under the stars in Endeavour Park ~ BYO chair or blanket for a fun family movie. Endeavour Park.

7pm LIVE MUSIC AT THE SOVEREIGN RESORT HOTEL Jusfakicks will entertain you in the Café Bar at the Sovereign Resort Hotel.

8pm to 2am LIVE MUSIC AT THE TOP PUB Wizards Sleeve will be performing live all night! Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 5.30pm

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EVENT AND PLACE

7am

COOKTOWN BOWLS CLUB FUN RUN Ages 8 to adult ~ 3 categories ~ Cash prizes of $100 first, $60 second and $40 third.

Register in the morning. Cooktown Bowls Club.

BANKS FLORILEGIUM BOTANICAL WALK Come on a guided walk through our beautiful Botanic Gardens with Sandy Lloyd. Starts from Cooktown VIC At Natures Powerhouse.

POET’S BREAKFAST ~ Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at Vera’s Café in the natural surrounds of the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. Sit back and be entertained by local bards ~ Visitors are also welcome to join in and share their lyrical talents. Vera’s Café at Cooktown Visitor Information Centre at Natures Powerhouse.

CARNIVAL RIDES & SIDESHOW ALLEY Rides for the little ones and our home grown Sideshow Alley provided by local organisations. ANZAC Park.

BUSKING COMPETITION Cooktown’s Busking Competition will be happening up and down the main street ~ Prizes awarded on Sunday afternoon. Charlotte Street.

TAI CHI IN THE PARK Join Marj and friends to start the day with Tai Chi down in Endeavour Park by the picturesque Endeavour River. Endeavour Park.

GOLD DELIVERY Witness an old traditional gold delivery down Charlotte Street to the old Westpac Bank.

DANCING IN THE STREET Come one, come all for some traditional Australian bush dances ~ Fun for everyone!

Charlotte Street, Top End (near Cooktown Café).

VOLUNTEER GROUP’S NOVELTY OBSTACLE RACE Cheer for your favourite community group as they race each other through our zany obstacle course to win money for their groups ~ Proudly sponsored by the Sovereign Resort Hotel. Park area near The Boathouse.

CEMETERY TOUR Tour Cooktown’s historic cemetery with Pastor Wayne Brennan ~ Make a donation towards the School Chaplaincy Program ~ Meet at the Cemetery. Cooktown Cemetery.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE SOVEREIGN RESORT HOTEL Jusfakicks will entertain you in the Café Bar ~ Lunch menu available. Sovereign Resort Hotel.

COOKTOWN MORRIS DANCERS Performing around town and in the Grand Parade to raise money for the Cooktown Coast Guard. Charlotte Street.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE TOP PUB Local band Rough ‘n Ready performing your favourite songs in the Beer Garden from 1pm onwards. Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. PASTA EATING COMPETITION Think you’ve got what it takes? Join John the Wog in the Café Bar for some fast pasta eating fun at the Sovvie! Sovereign Resort Hotel.

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THE BOATHOUSE Come and see the wonderful things on display at the Boathouse – Home of the Cooktown Re-enactment Association.

8.30am

HELICOPTER JOY FLIGHTS Join Bungie Helicopters for a birds eye view of Cooktown and surrounds – Flights leave from the vacant block opposite the Top Pub in Charlotte Street.

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MARKETS IN THE PARK Lions and Endeavour Parks will come alive with local and visiting market stalls selling food, local produce, crafts, gifts and lots of other great items!

DUYFKEN The Duyfken Replica will arrive on Thursday, June 7, including the June Long weekend, and will be docked at Cooktown Wharf for 10 days. Come down and see this amazing ship and meet the crew who sail her.

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EVENT AND PLACE

P  E DANCING IN THE STREET Come one, come all for some traditional Australian bush dances ~ Fun for everyone!

Charlotte Street, Bottom End (near Sovereign Resort Hotel).

2pm PIE EATING COMPETITION Show us what you’ve got in the traditional pie eating competition at the Toppie.

Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 2.30pm GRAND PARADE Led again in 2012 by the 1RAR Defence Force Band, the annual Grand Parade will include floats, walkers, period costume, kids on bikes, classic cars and more! ~ Awards presented afterwards at the monument in Endeavour Park. Charlotte Street – From the Bakery to the Bottom Pub. 3pm GANGAAR TOURS Alberta will take you on a truly unique walking tour recalling Aboriginal culture and history along the way. Departing from Cook’s Monument.

4pm TUG O’ WAR Get your teams together for this annual crowd favourite hosted by the Top Pub. Cooktown Hotel Charlotte Street frontage.

4pm COCKTAILS AT THE SOVVIE Taste paradise with a yummy cocktail at the Sovereign Balcony Bar. Sovereign Resort Hotel.

5pm ZUMBATHON BY SUNSET Come along for Zumba with Tess & Kerryn to help raise money for the Cooktown Renal Unit ~ All welcome. Fishing Club Lease, Webber Esplanade.

6pm FAREWELL JAMES, MY DARLING Back by popular demand ~ See our local thespians share the wonderful story of James and Elizabeth Cook. Musical Ship, Endeavour Park.

6.30pm PAT DRUMMOND IN CONCERT Musician and master story teller, Pat Drummond, will be live in the park for a free concert ~ bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening with Pat. Endeavour Park - In the event of wet weather the event will be held at the Cooktown Events Centre.

7pm 1RAR DEFENCE FORCE BAND LIVE! Come to hear the amazing 1RAR Defence Force Band in a free concert. ANZAC Park.

7pm KARAOKE & HAWAIIAN BEACH PARTY Are you brave enough to share your voice with the crowd? Belt out your favourite tune in the Sovereign Café Bar with evening meals available. Great prizes and giveaways. Beachthemed cocktails and specials, pig on a spit. Get out your grass skirt or favourite floral shirt.

Sovereign Resort Hotel.

7.30pm BELLY DANCING AT THE BOWLS CLUB New belly dancing troupe Magneva Ampela perform live at the Cooktown Bowls Club.

9pm WET T-SHIRT & WET JOCK COMPETITION Not for the faint of heart… but definitely good for a laugh. Join the crowd at the Top Pub for some frisky fun! Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 9pm to 2am LIVE MUSIC AT THE TOP PUB Local band Wizards Sleeve perform live. Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 10pm AIR GUITAR COMPETITION Strut your stuff and show us just how ‘wicked’ your air guitar moves really are! Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 1pm

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EVENT AND PLACE

8am

BREAKFAST WITH PAT AT 1770 Join Pat Drummond for breakfast down by the Endeavour River ~ What a way to start the day! Restaurant 1770 by the Cooktown Wharf.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE Cooktown’s Combined Churches will hold an open-air service next to the old Westpac Bank ~ All welcome. Old Westpac Bank.

SUNDAY SOCIAL BOWLS Register at the Bowls Club by 9am to start at 9.30am sharp. $8.50 per person including a BBQ lunch afterwards ~ Club bowls available for use. Cooktown Bowls Club.

WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT – BANANA EATING Come and be a part of this (unofficial) event or watch others try! How many bananas can you eat in a minute? Lions Park.

CARNIVAL RIDES & SIDESHOW ALLEY Rides for the little ones and our home grown Sideshow Alley provided by local organisations. ANZAC Park.

BUSKING COMPETITION Cooktown’s Busking Competition will be happening up and down the main street ~ Prizes awarded today at 4pm. Charlotte Street.

DISCOVER CIRCUS Come and be amazed as local children perform their newly acquired circus skills. Park area opposite The Boathouse.

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53rd RE-ENACTMENT OF COOK’S LANDING Presented by the Cooktown Re-enactment Association. Bicentennial Park.

Note: Those who wish to bring their own chairs are asked to please sit behind the footpath to allow plenty of room for others to sit on the grass ~ Thank you.

CANNON FIRING & PHOTO SHOOT The exciting honour of firing the cannon will go to our lucky raffle winner ~ Drawn just before the firing and winner must be present. Cook’s Monument – Endeavour Park.

Photographs of actors and volunteers may be freely taken for personal use, however any commercial photographers and videographers are asked to contact the Cooktown Re-enactment Association prior to images being used for commercial or professional purposes ~ Thank you.

CONVICT WEDDING Come for the fun and festivities of our home grown convict wedding! Cook’s Monument Endeavour Park.

12 noon LIVE MUSIC AT THE SOVEREIGN RESORT HOTEL Kick up your heels with the Far North’s favourite Hill Billy Goats in the Café Bar, Sovereign Resort Hotel.

12 noon BILLY KART DERBY Get your kart ready for this annual favourite or come along to watch the thrills and spills!

Presented by the Endeavour Lions Club. Walker Street, alongside the Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 1pm LIVE MUSIC AT THE TOP PUB Listen to the amazing talents of the 1RAR Defence Force Band performing live at the Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 2pm HIGH TEA IN THE JAMES COOK MUSEUM GARDEN Local Nugal-warra elder Willie Gordon will be guest speaker from 2.30pm. Adults $15 and Children $8 (including high tea, talk, and museum entry). James Cook Museum.

2.30pm DISCOVER CIRCUS Come and be amazed as local children perform their newly acquired circus skills. Park area opposite The Boathouse.

3pm GANGAAR TOURS Alberta will take you on a truly unique walking tour recalling Aboriginal culture and history along the way. Departing from Cook’s Monument.

3pm LIVE MUSIC AT THE TOP PUB Local band Rough ‘n Ready performing your favourite songs live on stage. Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 4pm TRUCK PULL Get your teams together for the Truck Pull or just cheer on your favourite teams ~ Men’s, ladies and mixed competitions. Cooktown Hotel / Top Pub. 4pm BUSKING COMPETITION Prizes awarded. Front of Cooktown Hotel.

4pm LIVE MUSIC AT THE SOVEREIGN RESORT HOTEL Listen to Chris Lloyd while you sip on $10 cocktails in the Balcony Restaurant and Bar at the Sovereign Resort Hotel.

5.30pm onwards – Bicentennial Park.

YIMBALA ~ ABORIGINAL CHILDREN’S DANCE Made possible through the Aunties and Uncles Program.

TYPSY GYPSIES Belly dancing and fire twirling spectacular!

FIREWORKS Get a great spot to see the annual fireworks display presented by Cook Shire Council.

6.30pm SEAFOOD EXTRAVAGANZA Eat your fill at the Sovvie’s Seafood Extravaganza in the Balcony Restaurant ~ A great spot to watch the fireworks! Sovereign Resort Hotel.

7pm 1RAR DEFENCE FORCE BAND Performing live in the park ~ Don’t miss it! Lions Park.

7.30pm COOKTOWN IN A MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL Bring a chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy ~ Presented by Asylum Productions. Lions Park.

8.30pm LIVE MUSIC AT THE SOVEREIGN RESORT HOTEL Come and enjoy the 1RAR Defence Force Band in the relaxed Café Bar at the Sovereign Resort Hotel.

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CHILDREN’S DAY IN THE PARK Unwind after a big weekend ~ Fairy Party, Pirate Party, Kids Activities, Story Corner and Plays… more fun that you can shake a fairy wand at! Lions Park.

THE GREAT COOKTOWN BOTTLE RACE Buy your bottle over the weekend from Cooktown Anglican Church volunteers then watch the race Monday morning from the Coast Guard Lease. Coast Guard Lease to Cooktown Wharf.

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Cooktown Local News 7 - 13 June 2012 – 11

FRIDAY 08 SATURDAY 09

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer (PG) 11:00 Spicks And Specks 11:30 7.30 QLD 12:00 Foreign Correspondant 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Japanese 1:30 Eggheads 2:00 The National Parks: America’s Best Idea: Voice Of The Wilderness 3:00 Movie: “Expresso Bongo” (PG) 4:45 At The Movies; Short Cuts 5:00 The Wonder Years: The Heart Of Darkness 5:25 Miniscule: An Acom Season 5:30 Walko On The Wild Side 6:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Sweet and Sour 6:30 Gardening Australia 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise 8:30 The Body Farm 9:30 Hustle: An old friend of Ash’s, ‘Liability’ Finch, asks Mickey and the crew to help him recover a stolen Van Gogh stuck in airport locker in Brazil.

10:30 United States Of Tara: Yes - Now well and dissociation-free for several months, Tara sets out to make new friends with Max’s help; Marshall struggles to fit in at school; and Kate lands a new job.

10:55 United States Of Tara: Trouble Junction 11:25 Rage Guest Programmer (MA a,l,d,h,n,s,v.)

6:00 Team Umizoomi 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today - Saturday 9:00 Danoz Direct 10:00 The Cornish Invasion Of South Australia 11:00 Children’s Programs 2:30 Kitchen Whiz 3:00 The Fresh Prince of Bel Air 3:30 Crusoe 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 National News - First At Five 5:30 Your 4x4 6:00 National News Saturday 6:30 Australia’s Funniest Home Videos - Join your host Shelley Craft for an hour of side-splitting laughs on Australia’s Funniest Home Videos.

7:40 Castrol Edge Wales Tour 2012: Australia vs Wales 10:00 TBA 12:00 French Open Highlights 2012 1:00 Movie: “Exorcist II: Heretic” (M a,h) - The demonic force that possessed Regan four years ago, seemingly had left. However Father Lamont is instructed by the Cardinal to investigate the death of Father Merrin, who originally exorcised Regan, only to learn the demon Pazuzu, king of evil spirits, was repossessing her.

3:15 Nine Presents: Michael Bolton 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:05 Danoz Direct 5:30 Wesley Impact

6:00 Stitch! 6:30 Handy Manny 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 The Woodlies 10:30 Castaway 11:30 Phineas And Ferb 12:00 V8 Xtra 12:30 Australia Smashes Guinness World Records 1:00 That ‘70s Show 2:00 Sport Special: AAMI Stradbroke Cup 4.00 TBA 4:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 11: Gold Coast vs St Kilda - Gold Coast hosts the Saints who have been against the ropes at times this year. Can the SUNS cause an upset at home at Metricon Stadium?

7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 11: Essendon vs Sydney - It was the Bombers by the smallest of margins at Etihad Stadium last time they met with Jobe Watson starring for Essendon. Can John Longmire’s Swans reverse the tables this time around?

11:00 Most Shocking: Top 20: Brainless Blunders - This week, catch the Top 20 most shocking brainless blunders! Who will make the list?

12:00 Movie: “Time Served”- (AV v,n,l) A woman makes the ultimate sacrifice for her son, when she covers his crime and goes to gaol in his place.

2:00 Special: Legends Of The South Pacific 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping / 5:00 Dr Oz

5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Lang Lang: The Art Of Being A Virtuoso 2:20 William S. Burroughs: A Man Within 3:55 James Rhodes: Piano Man: Beethoven 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:35 Rex in Rome: In The Nick Of Time 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Bollywood Star 8:30 Movie: “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” (PG) - In Hindi and Punjabi.

Director Aditya Chopra proves that love knows no bounds in this colourful romance concerning a mild-mannered office worker who enters into a glorious love affair with a vivacious and beautiful young artist. The sparks begin to fly as the two polar opposites find themselves drawn together by fate.

11:25 Movie: “Goemon” (MA v) - In Japanese. Based on a Japanese folk legend that echoes the tale of Robin Hood, this ninja thriller follows the exploits of Goemon Ishikawa, who leaves his fighting clan after its chief is murdered and uses his skills as a thief to help the poor. But after learning the identity of his leader’s killer, Goemon sets out on a bloody path of vengeance.

1:45 Ugly Americans: Kong Of Queens 2:10 Ugly Americans: Better Off Undead 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

SUNDAY 10

4:00 Rage (MA) 5:00 Rage (PG) 6:00 Rage (G) 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: Lancaster 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Message Stick: Posts In The Paddock 2:00 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking: Sweet and Sour 2:00 Walk On The Wild Side 3:00 Piotr Anderszewski: Unquiet Traveller 4:25 The Writer’s Room: Rhyll McMaster 4:30 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne: June 5:00 Voyage To The Planets 5:50 Miniscule: The Grasshopper Who Didn’t Know How To Leap 6:00 Auction Room 6:30 Compass: Young Nuns: Part One 7:00 ABC News 7:30 How To Grow A Planet 8:30 Mabo: The story of Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo, the Torres Strait Islander who left school at 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius.

10:20 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 10:50 Movie: “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever” (G) - A psychiatric hypnotist helps a girl to stop smoking and finds that in traces she remembers previous incarnations.

12:55 Movie: “King Kong” (PG) - A giant ape captured on a prehistoric island is brought back to New York City.

2.35 A Sense Of Place.

3:05 Rage

6:00 Team Umizoomi 6:30 Dora The Explorer 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Wide World Of Sports 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Cybershack 1:30 Getaway 2:00 2012 Intrust Super Cup: Northern Pride vs Mackay Cutters 4:00 Sunday Football: Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 The Block 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 The Mentalist: So Long And Thanks For All The Red Snapper - Lisbon encounters her ex-fiancé while investigating a surfer’s homicide. Meanwhile, Cho has doubts about continuing his romance with Summer.

9:30 Unforgettable: You Are Here 10:30 Road To London 11:00 The New Adventures Of New Christine 11:30 French Open Tennis Highlights 2012 12:30 What Would You Do? 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 Phineas and Ferb 6:30 Jake and The Never Land Pirates 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 No Ordinary Family 2:00 Movie: “Flight 93” 4:00 World’s Strictest Parents 5:00 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 11: Port Adelaide vs Hawthorn 8:00 Dancing With The Stars 10:00 Downton Abbey: Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora as they battle for authority in running the convalescent home.

There’s worrying news about Matthew and William after Robert receives a telephone informing him that they’re missing. Ethel’s flirting with Major Bryant lands her in more trouble than she ever could imagine.

11:15 TBA 12:00 Castle: Hell Hath No Fury 1:00 Alan Sugar: The Apprentice 2:10 Room For Improvement 2:30 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 Football Asia 11:00 Les Murray’s Football Feature 12:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 12:30 Speedweek 2:30 Al Jazeera News 3:30 Ben L’Oncle Soul 4:30 Living Black 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Toy Boats 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost World: Dino Gangs 8.30 Prophets of Science Fiction: H.G Wells - With stories like The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, The World Set Free, and The War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells established himself as a science fiction writer of almost clairvoyant talent.

9.25 Movie: “Ricky” (M) - In French. From acclaimed director François Ozon comes this surprising tale of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. When everyday factory workers Katie and Paco meet, they fall in love and marry. From this union a very unusual child is born: Ricky - a boy with special powers 11:55 Movie: “One Stays, The Other Leaves” (M a,s,l) - In French.

Two Paris art dealers, Daniel and Alain, are both in their 50s and married. Both simultaneously fall in love with other women, and encounter the passion, illusions, guilt and hesitation that an extramarital affair provokes. Ultimately, both men must consider the question of whether to leave, or to stay.

1:25 Weatherwatch Overnight

MONDAY 11

SBS 5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 Rituals: Around the World in 80 Faiths: The Middle East 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: The Phillippines: The Unexplored Archipelago 6:00 Letters and Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Town with Nicholas Crane: Totnes 8:30 The Story of Wales: Power Struggles 9:35 As It Happened: Codebreaker - Alan Turing was the genius British mathematician who was instrumental in breaking the German naval Enigma Code during World War Two. 10.35 World News Australia 11.10 Movie: “Trash” (MA a,s,d,n) - In Spanish and English. A close-up portrait of three Barcelona women - two sisters and their aging mother - coming to terms with their life circumstances.

12:45 Movie: “Kurt Wallander: The Revenge” (M v) Kurt Wallander has bought a dream house by the sea, but his peace and quiet is soon shattered when a man is murdered and an explosion in one of Ystad’s power grids shuts down the electricity in the whole city.

2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:00 The New Inventors 4:30 Collectors 5:00 Gardening Australia 5:30 Catalyst 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 How To Grow A Planet 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 The Choir Of Hard Knocks: Live In Concert 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Cumbria 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 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.

1:10 Movie: “Let No Man Write My Epitaph” - The residents of a New York tenement building band together to ensure that the son of Nick Romano does not follow in his father’s footsteps... to the electric chair.

2:55 Rage 3:30 Rugby Union: Shute Shield

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 Getaway 12:30 Alive And Cooking 1:00 Danoz 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 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 Block 7:30 The Voice - The Voice Semi-Final begins as the coaches continue to find the best voice in Australia. Watch the remaining 8 Artists perform their very best and compete for a spot in the Grand Final.

9:30 Tricky Business 10:30 CSI: NY: Hostage - When a heist goes bad and a bank manager is shot dead, a frantic gunman takes the entire bank hostage and issues an unusual demand: he won’t release the hostages until CSI comes in to prove he didn’t kill the victim.

11:30 Super Rugby Extra Time 12:30 French Open Tennis Highlights 2012 1:30 Entertainment Tonight 2:00 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Confessions Of A Young Bride” (PG) 2:00 Border Patrol 2:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 11: Melbourne vs Collingwood 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away: Sid delivers concerning news about Bianca.

Casey asks Brax about his father. Roo and Harvey send Lottie back to her mother.

7:30 Border Security 8:00 The Force 8:30 TBA 9:30 Body Of Proof 11:30 30 Rock: Nothing Left To Lose - After reading Petes discouraging KableTown self-evaluation, Jack takes on the task of making Pete a respectable man.

12:00 Picture This 12:30 Sons And Daughters 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 and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Oz Concert 2012 2:35 Hawker 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 Living Black 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Revenge Of The Myths 8:30 Bite Me With Dr. Mike Leahy: USA - From the Everglades of Florida to the deserts of Southern Arizona, Dr Mike’s latest vacation tests his endurance in more ways than one. He goes stormwater drain diving and takes a shot in the head with a deadly toxin.

9:30 Shameless 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The World Game 12:00 SOS: Aashpordha, Beauty, Moore Street Masala, Eclipse, Carpet: A Composition 1:05 Living Black 1:35 About Women: The Third Age - This final episodes explores how the ‘crone’ years can bring peace and freedom to women.

Val has always been a feminist and now at 59 is finally in a position to do her bit to change the world for the better.

2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

TUESDAY 12

7 CENTRAL 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Proof” (M s,l) -The daughter of a brilliant mathematician, recently deceased, tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - April is upset at Heath for asking to save the baby over Bianca. Casey learns about Heath trying to get their father out of gaol. Dex realises he still has feelings for April and is torn with what to do about Lottie. Meanwhile. Harvey tells Mel that he needs to sell their house to pay his fines.

7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 11: Carlton vs Geelong 11:00 Most Shocking: Top 20: Midnight Madness 12:00 Special: The Gibb River Road And Beyond - Malcolm Douglas captures the grandeur of the remote Gibb River Road, one of the great 4-wheel drive adventure treks of Australia.

2:00 Auction Squad 3:00 Infomercials 4:00 NBC Today

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 Australia’s Heritage: National Treasures 10:30 Australia’s Prime Ministers 10:35 My Place 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Q & A 1:30 Compass 2:00 Trouble In Amish Paradise 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 Time Team: Caerleon 6:50 Minuscule: Pollution 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Origins Of Us: Brains 9:25 QI: Girls and Boys 10:00 Jennifer Byrne Presents: Punchlines 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 Origins Of Us: Brains 1:20 At The Movies: Short Cuts 1.35 Time Team: Caerleon 2:25 River Stories: Two Rivers Winery: Brett Keeping 2:30 Football: VFL

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 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 Block 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Herb Garden Germination - Sheldon and Amy spread gossip as part of an experiment; and Howard and Bernadette’s relationship gets serious. Physicist Brian Greene has a cameo.

8:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition 9:00 Two Broke Girls: And The Spring Break 9:30 Two And A Half Men: Mr Hose Says “Yes” 10:00 Survivor: One World 11:00 Survivor: One World 11:45 Chase: Havoc 12:35 Eclipse 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: “What I Did For Love” (PG) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Toybox 3:30 Toybox 4.00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away 7:30 Once Upon A Time: That Still Small Voice - As Sheriff Graham deputizes Emma, the ground shakes and a giant sinkhole mysteriously appears at the edge of town. But a curious Henry’s life is placed in danger when he decides to explore the innards of the sinkhole to see if its contents can link the inhabitants of Storybrooke to the fairytale world.

8:30 Packed To The Rafters: A Kiss Is Just A Kiss 9:30 TBA 11:15 Gangs Of Oz: Friends In High Places 12:15 Sons And Daughters 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: “The Marriage Certificate” (PG) - In Mandarin 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Indian School: Exam Fever 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Alexander Armstron 8:40 Death Unexplained 9:30 Are You Good Or Evil? - What makes us good or evil? It’s a simple but deeply unsettling question. One that scientists are now starting to answer. In this program we meet the researchers who have studied some of the most terrifying people behind bars - psychopathic killers.

10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Movie: “Bibliotheque Pascal” (MA a,d,s) -What makes us good or evil? It’s a simple but deeply unsettling question. One that scientists are now starting to answer. In this program we meet the researchers who have studied some of the most terrifying people behind bars - psychopathic killers.

1:05 Movie: “Flanders” (MA v,s,a) - Set during a future European war, a group of young men leave their tiny rural Flemish community, and their loves, to fight a war in a distant land 2:40 Weatherwatch Overnight

WEDNESDAY 13

IMPARJA 6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 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 Magical Tales 4:00 Pyramid 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair - A Current Affair covers the realms of politics, crime, human rights, science, technology, celebrities and entertainment - all investigated by a dedicated team and hosted by Tracy Grimshaw.

7:00 The Block - The Block Unlocked - Four couples, four dilapidated houses, a $5,000 weekly room prize and one winner.

7:30 Friday Night Football: Melbourne Storm vs West Tigers 9:45 TBA 12:00 French Open Tennis Highlights 2012 1:00 Movie: “The Yakuza” (M v,l) - An ex-G.I. is prevailed upon by an old army buddy to return to Japan and intercede in the kidnapping of his daughter.

3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Danoz Direct 4:30 Good Morning America

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 For The Juniors 10:15 Cyberchase 10:40 Maths Shorts 10:45 Behind The News Special 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Last Of The Independents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 Country House Rescue: Wyresdale Park 6:50 Miniscule: Metamorphosis 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Myf Warhurst’s Nice: And Easy Listening 8:30 Randling 9:05 Life’s Too Short 9:35 QI: Galimaufrey 10:05 At The Movies 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business 11:35 The Librarians 12:05 Life’s Too Short 12:35 Movie: “McVicar” (MA l,n,v) - John McVicar was a London Bad Boy who became Britain’s ‘Public Enemy No. 1’. This is the true story of his life, his criminal exploits and his eventual rehabilitation.

2:25 River Stories:Bayswater Power Station 2:30 Football: SANFL: Round 11 North Adelaide vs Norwood

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 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 Block 7:30 State Of Origin: New South Wales vs Queensland - Wide World Of Sports presents game 2 of the 2012 State Of Origin series live from ANZ Stadium, Sydney. After a cracking and controversial first game, can NSW get a win to make it even or will Queensland wrap up the series tonight and make it a seventh straight series win?

10:00 The AFL Footy Show 11:45 The Big Bang Theory:The Agreement Dissection - Priya uses her legal expertise to rip apart Sheldon’s roommate agreement, and the women take the flustered Sheldon out dancing.

12:15 The Big Bang Theory: The Wildebeest Implementation 12:45 Alive & Cooking 1:15 Nine Presents: Tony Bennett 1:30 Danoz Direct 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “To Love & Die”- A young woman deals with her abandonment issues by reconnecting with her estranged dad who is a contract killer. (M v) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Home And Away - Harvey realises the depth of Mel’s issues, Jett runs away from his foster family and Sasha gets April to deal with Dex’s heartache.

7:30 TBA 11:30 Parks & Recreation: Born And Raised - While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie falls prey to some ‘gotcha’ journalism. Meanwhile, Ann is determined to bond with Ron and April.

12:00 Sons And Daughters 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 and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Two Men And Two Babies 2:00 Another Perfect World 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: In The Shadow Of Ganesh 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Into The Crocodiles Lair 8:30 Indian Ocean With Simon Reeve: Madigascar, Mauritius And The Seychelles - Amid the paradise of coral reefs and jungles full of spectacular wildlife, Simon witnesses some of the threats to the ocean.

9:30 East to West: The Asian Crucible 10:35 World News Australia 11:10 Movie: “4 Months, 3 Weeks And 2 Days” (MS a). In Romanian.

A powerful and unsentimental film that follows Otilia and Gabita, two university friends living in Bucharest in 1987. When Gabita becomes pregnant, the two girls arrange a meeting with Mr Bebe in a hotel, where he is to perform an abortion, which is strictly illegal in Communist Romania at that time.

1:10 Movie: “Import Export” (MA s,a,l,n) - In Italian. A revealing portrait of a young man’s seduction by the mafia that begins in the early 1980s and spans twenty years.

3:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

THURSDAY 14

ABC 5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Catalyst 11:30 One Plus One 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 River Cottage: Winter’s On The Way 1:30 Miss Olley 2:00 Wallis Simpson: The Secret Letters 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 Grand Designs Revisited: Amersham 6:50 Miniscule: Turbo Speed 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL 8:30 Silent Witness: Domestic Part 1 - Harry and Nikki investigate a family murdered in their home on a suburban street. Harry is shocked to discover he has history with the family.

9:30 Taggart: Grass - Thomas Duffy, one of Robbie Ross’s informants, is brutally murdered - the word ‘Grass’ is daubed in paint at the scene of the crime.

10:15 Lateline 11:00 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow: Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow to the Empire Theatre in Sunderland.

Headlining tonight is comedy gem of the North East, local lass Sarah Millican, with special guests Simon Evans, Jimeoin and Imran Yusuf.

11:45 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)

5:30 Eggheads 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 The Casebook Of Sherlock Holmes 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 Borneo’s Pygmy Elephants 3:00 Children’s Programs 4:55 BTN Daily 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 My Family 6:00 River Cottage: Winter’s On The Way 6:50 Minuscule: Ladybugland 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Photo Finish: Portraiture 8:30 Silk 9:30 Utopia Girls: How Women Won The Vote - Presented by award-winning historian Dr Clare Wright, Utopia Girls tells the fascinating story of how Australian women became the first in the world to gain full political rights.

10:25 Lateline 11:00 The Business 11:30 The Lost World Of Communism: A Socialist Paradise - A look at what life was like in East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Romania during the 40 years of Communist government.

12:20 The Clinic 1:25 Silk 2:30 Football: WAFL: Round 12 - Teams TBA

6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 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 Block 8:00 Hot Property 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Homecoming 9:30 The Footy Show 11:15 Weeds - Despite their busy schedules, Nancy and Esteban try to find some time for each other. After finding out about Shane’s fantasies and Silas’s new and much older girlfriend, Nancy also has to talk to both of her sons.

23:45 20/20 12:45 Entertainment Tonight 1:15 Nine Presents: Rebecca Ferguson 1:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 3:00 Newstyle Direct 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Murder In Greenwich” (M v, a, s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Border Patrol 3:30 All For Kids 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News At 4.30 5:00 The Price Is Right 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Today Tonight - Jett rebels against John’s hard line, Ruby wants to move out with Romeo and Liam starts drinking again.

7:00 Home & Away 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 12: West Coast vs Carlton - Thursday Night Football sees the Blues travel to Perth to take on a West Coast side that continues to surprise as they keep winning at home in spite of key injuries.

11:00 TBA 12:15 Room For Improvement 1:00 Infomercials 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News

5.00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lovers’ Guide to Australia 1:30 William Shatner’s Weird or What?

2:30 If Only 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: African School: Running For Your Life 6:00 Letters And Numbers 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 French Food Safari 8:00 Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita 8:30 Heston’s Feasts: Fairytale Feast 9:35 One Born Every Minute USA 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Diary Of A Teenage Nudist - 18-year-old Bianca Badham grew up in a ‘typical’ British nudist club. Now, fascinated by the rise of teenage nudism on both sides of the Atlantic, she goes on a journey to discover why nudism, previously the preserve of the middle age, is now so popular with British and American youth?

12:00 Dave In The Life: Survivalist 12:30 Movie: “The Killer” (M s,v,a,l) - A businessman, whose shady deals make him the mark of a contract killer, strikes a gentleman’s agreement with the hit-man, who gives him a few extra days to organise a money fund for his wife and young daughter 2:35 Weatherwatch Overnight

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CROSSWORD No. 101

SUDOKU No. 101

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ARIES (March 21st - April 20th) You will have a strong urge to get away from your daily routine. Your mind may be on a recent trip rather than on your work. It will be very tempting to live with your head in the clouds. Romance. Don’t allow other people to boss you around - you will have to decide what is best for you. Although others may want to control you, it is important to assert yourself.

TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st) Dreaming about inheriting a large sum of money will not help your financial situation. You need to take some more practical measures to cut down on your expenses. Romance. You may be surprised to find out who has suddenly taken an interest in you.

However, don’t push too hard as they may be shy about revealing themselves.

GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)

FOR KIDS

You may not realise how different your standards are from those of a friend. Don’t be too hard on this person. Acceptance will pay off much more than a judgemental attitude. Romance. This will be a good time for romance, provided you are prepared to be bold and take the initiative.

CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd) Don’t allow yourself to be criticised by people who don’t know any better themselves. A colleague who has much less experience than you may try to boss you around. You may need to confront this person privately. Romance. A dream which you had last night will involve someone very close to you. Your relationship with this person will soon change in unexpected ways.

LEO (July 24th - August 23rd) Don’t allow anyone to throw you off course. They won’t understand your needs as well as you do yourself. Look inward and discover your true motives: they may surprise even you. Romance. If you are uncertain about which way to proceed, it is important that you ask the advice of people whom you trust and respect.

VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)

FINDWORD No. 101 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA

You will be in a very practical mood this week, and it will be a while before you give yourself a chance to relax. Take advantage of your increased activity while it lasts. Romance. A soothing dream will help to calm you from a stressful situation. Do not trouble yourself about finding the meaning of this dream: the feeling it leaves is more important.

LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd) This will be a very rewarding time, both for you and your partner. You will experience success in a previously unsuccessful endeavour. Romance. Your partner will be more interested in romance than you are this week. One of you will have to compromise. Take your partner’s words at face value: you may be doing yourself a disservice by reading too much into them.

SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)

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MUDDY RIVER

A knee-jerk reaction to a situation may not be appropriate. Take a deep breath and give the matter some thought before you jump in. Romance. This is not a good time to try to make any changes in your relationship.

Your partner may be seeking a sign of affection from you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) You may need to adjust fairly quickly to changes coming into your life. If you wait, you will find that you have been overtaken by events. Act decisively and strike while the iron is hot. Romance. Your relationship will benefit from a trusted friend’s advice. You need a new perspective on the situation.

CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th) Don’t just accept other people’s decisions.

You need to have your own say in things.

Others will value your input in an important decision. Romance. Instead of trying to change your partner, you should do your best to accept them just as they are. A loving gesture will be very appreciated this week.

AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)

QUOTE OF THE DAY

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The Secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.

– Lucille Ball

SOLUTIONS No. 101

Don’t let other people make you feel guilty because you cannot influence events in the way they would like. Romance. This will be an excellent week for romance.

You will have to take it easy at first but don’t worry, things will heat up quickly enough!

PISCES (February 20th - March 20th) You will be surprised what you can achieve if you are prepared to take a risk. You may need some extra courage, however as others may be surprised to see you in a new light. Romance. Someone close to you may soon be getting married. Your feelings may be a little ambivalent. You may know more about recent events than you would like.

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Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal Free fun for all 0-5 year olds Playgroups 9.30am-11.30am scheduled at the Community Centre for Friday, June 8 Peppers Art Group The Red are Wednesdays 2.00pm - 4.30pm

CANCELLED At the Community Centre Cooktown District Community Centre 11 Charles Street, PO Box 763, Cooktown 4895 T: 4069 6098 • F: 4069 6934 E: reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

POSITION VACANT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELLORS

We are seeking two enthusiastic and qualified applicants to work with the Indigenous Counselling Service within Cooktown and District.

Based in Cooktown these positions will provide specialised counselling to Perpetrators and Victims of Domestic and Family Violence. This new three-year funded program and will provide outreach services to the communities of Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura. The program aims to provide an early intervention and prevention counselling service in conjunction with the Children’s Domestic Violence Counsellor.

Both positions are permanent full time QCSACAA Level 6 with salary sacrificing offered and is funded by the Dept. of Communities.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For more information and a position description please contact: Naomi Bravery – Manager Cooktown District Community Centre, 11 Charles St, PO Box 763, Cooktown.

T: (07) 4069 6098. E: reception@cooktowndcc.org.au Applications close 5pm, Friday, June 15, 2012

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4069 5004 or 0427 695 004 CIVIL celebrant Beverley J Stone for weddings, namings and funeral ceremonies. Ph 0419 376 133 or 4069 5162.

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DEATH NOTICE Leverton John (Buck) Late of Rossville, passed away in Cooktown on Monday, May 28, 2012, aged 77 years.

Much loved partner of Pat, brother of Narelle Wood and uncle of Michelle Cassa and their families.

A Private Cremation Service was held in Cairns.

Pat would like to invite friends to a Celebration of Buck’s life (date to be advised).

SPORT

40 riders enjoy the Lakeland Horse Sports ABOVE: Emma Cox enjoys a guided tour of the Lakeland course led by Lindy Hanley.

BELOW: With dust swirling around them, Erica D’Adonna and her mount round this flag at Lakeland.

ABOVE: Charlie Scott is all smiles as mum Lindy Hanley does all the work leading him and his mount through the gates.

BELOW: Diminutive junior rider Katie Vohland fearlessly urges Sparkle into a full gallop.

THE old saying of “being born in the saddle” could not have been more apt last weekend, with children as young as two-years-old participating in the annual Lakeland Horse Sports Association’s program of events.

With the weather proving just right, Rachael Bass declared the event a great success.

More than 40 riders from Cooktown, Mt Garnett, Mareeba, Laura, Hann River and Palmerston joined the Lakeland club members in displaying their equestrian skills in a variety of disciplines, which showcased the affinity they had with their mounts along with the time and effort put into their training.

But they just didn’t spend the whole weekend with spurs on their boots and their backsides in saddles.

The competitors still found time to kick up their heels on Saturday night, with a band being brought in to provide the entertainment for them and anyone brave enough to join the high-spirited group in a night of dancing and revelry.

“It was a great weekend all-round and we’d like to thank everyone who participated in any way,” Rachael said.

“And along with the club members who volunteered and worked so hard to make the event such a success, a big thank-you must also go to all our sponsors who made donations to the cause and also to the D’Addona family and Elmes family.”

LEFT: While the wind threatened to blow his hat off, Troy D’Addona pulled a tight rein on his mount to steer it through the gates.

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SPORT

Mal wins 30-round LAST Wednesday saw Mal win a 30-round Standard Match conducted as our normal Sunset Shoot.

Malâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score of 251 was well in front of Janneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who finished with 187 in second place.

Then on Saturday morning we held a RimďŹ re Benchrest competition, at which some very close scores were recorded. Toby took out ďŹ rst with 189, second went to Chris with a score of 187 and Melinda took out third with a score of 178.

The Firearms Safety Course is conďŹ rmed for Saturday, June 16 in the afternoon and Sunday, June 17 in the morning.

Phone 0417 817 536 for details.

June dates for inclusion in your diary: Sunset Shoots - Wednesdays - 13, 20 and 27 from 5.30pm; Saturday Shoot - 9 at 1.30pm; Firearms Safety Course - 16 and 17; Sunday Practical Shoot - 24 - from 9am; and Monthly general meeting - 27th June - from 5.30pm.

If you would like to have a try, please come out on a Wednesday at 5.30 with photo ID and closed in shoes.

Chris Stewart Publicity OfďŹ cer

Discovery

Fun Run 2km

7am register at the Cooktown Bowls Club

$600 up in prizes

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Presentation after runâ&#x20AC;Ś Come down join in the fun.

Offal makes life easy for Hash THIS weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run was hosted by Offal, from her country estate off Railway Avenue.

We were lucky enough to have three virgin runners who were visiting Cooktown when the bush is looking its verdant best. Everything was clean and green and a pleasure to walk through.

However, (thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;howeverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there?), the days are getting very short. Offal warned us to keep moving or we would be lost in the bush after dark. We set off for the suspension bridge, following rare and tiny dabs of shredded paper.

Offal had decided to lay the trail in the bush between Marton and Poison Creek Road, and we plunged into the trees expecting to ďŹ nd ourselves in trackless wastes of long grass.

Instead, some civic-minded soul had run a tractor and slasher along the old bush road and left a clear and easily navigated path. Offal swears it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t her so thanks to whomever it was. It made life very easy.

Back at the bash, in the absence of Thermo, Titus made a star appearance as GM and started off by getting Yo-Yoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name wrong and earning himself a drink.

Offal earned a drink for setting a long but comfortable run, and then we celebrated the return of Christmas from NZ. Titus welcomed our three virgin runners with a long and extremely boring exposition of what Hashing means. (I think; I was nodding off at the time.)

THE change in weather Then we had the over the weekend pro- strange case of Soggy, vided perfect conditions who apparently got lost for the 100-target Shotgun on the way to the run. We Trap Shoot, which was are not quite sure if this attended by a small bunch was due to the setting sun of shooters. getting in her eyes, or if she had been misled by Christmas.

Unfortunately for her, Granddad was coming along behind and so there was no escape.

Perfect shooting conditions

Then we dined on Offalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous braised liver, which she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat herself on account of being a conďŹ rmed vegetarian.

Strange, but true.

Next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run is at 5.30pm on Monday, June 11, and will start from Fakaweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s place. Just turn up to join the fun.

Call Moses on 4069 5854 or 0409 686 032 for details.

On-on! Lye Bak

Cooktownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team of Sue Steffensen, Merle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Doherty, May Rootsey and Karen Olsen won the Division 2 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pennants competition played during the weekend of May 22 and 23. Photo submitted.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ordinaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weather failed to dampen bowls weekend THE Division 2 Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Pennants competition played during the weekend of May 22 and 23 saw four teams participating from Cooktown, Mossman and Mareeba.

Everyone had a good time, even though the weather was a bit ordinary to say the least.

The winners, after checking the scoring procedure, were the two Cooktown teams.

Overall winners were Sue Steffensen, Merle Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Doherty, May Rootsey and Karen Olsen and the runners up were Lyn Walters team.

Congratulations and well done Cooktown ladies.

The Ladies Orchid Festival was played last weekend and results will be in the next Bowls notes.

Good bowling all The Bowls Bag

Golf Club seeking sponsorship Marlin Coast Veterinary Surgery Will be visiting Cooktown WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 from 2pm and THURSDAY, JUNE 14 until 12 noon Clinic is at the CWA rooms FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE PHONE

Sylvia Geraghty 4069 5337 or Clinic 4057 6033 Appointments are essential

Hopefully the conditions will continue for S u n d a y â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s C o m b i n e d Services Rifle Shoot at Cameron Creek Range starting at 9am.

As usual, there will be riďŹ&#x201A;e practice on Saturday afternoon commencing at 2pm after the pistol shoot.

For further detail contact Toby on 4069 5663.

Anne Williams Secretary

The BILLY KART RACES are comingâ&#x20AC;Ś

COOKTOWN Golf Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsorship ranks are very thin this year, so any contributions from businesses, groups or individuals would be most welcome.

The fourth and ďŹ nal round of the 3-Person Ambrose Championship was held last Saturday.

Of the seven teams that started, four were in the running.

However, two members of the Jaw Breakers didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn up, so it was reduced to three.

The ďŹ nal round was won by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Whateversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Andy Daly, Marilyn Clark and Chris Hatton - with a combined nett score of 44. The runners-up for the day were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The 3 Bsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - Rick Butler, Steve Butler and

Graham Burton with a combined nett score of 47 1/3rd.

The overall team winners for the Championship were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Whateversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with a total combined score of 220 1/6th, with the overall team runners-up â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The 3 Bsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with a total combined score of 223.

Only four members competed in The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stroke competition held between May 27 and June 1, which was won by Paul Haley with a nett score of 65.

The Cooktown Hardware Monthly Medal competition is now being held on the Saturday of the Club Championships, June 16.

The Club Championships are held over the Saturday and Sunday.

Committee members please In the note there will also be a meeting held Bunker on Saturday, June 16, and is scheduled to start at 9am instead of the usual 10am.

Only one member competed in the Sunday 9-Hole Stableford competition, which saw Blue Hobbs the winner for the day with 20 Stableford points.

Blue is currently leading the ďŹ eld for The Italian Restaurant Weekly Stableford competition with 37 points.

Kelly Barnett Manager Cooktown Golf Club

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SPORT

Runs aplenty in the T20 double-header

By AMBER WELSH ON a day when most cricketers thought they should be fishing, we found ourselves at the Gardens fighting out the Twenty20 competition double-header.

Council batted first in the first match, which was against Hope Vale.

A great opening partnership from Mark (56) and Shaun (not out 47) saw Council make their way to a better-than-respectable155 from their 20 overs.

After a short break, the Hope Vale boys started their chase slowly, but once Reagan, Preston and Selwyn started to see the ball, the runs flowed from there.

Hope Vale finished with the winning total 164. Top scorers were Reagan (59), Selwyn (30), Preston (18) and Nigel (17).

Man of the Match for Hope Vale was Reagan Hart, while Mark Whitman earned the same honour for Council.

After lunch, the Black Mountain Panthers took on Marton.

Marton won the toss and elected to bat, and after what seemed like another top order batting collapse, Beno and Rob came together for a 150-plus partnership.

Both finished not out on 64, thus giving Marton a total score of 166 to chase in their 20 overs.

BMP started their run chase slowly, but with great batting performances from Clive (33), George (21), Eril (22) and Asho (17), BMP found themselves on the right side of the score book to finish with 175.

Follow the ball . . . Going . . .

Preston Deemal skies this ball, which was caught by Shaun Humphreys.

Going . . .

Council fieldsman Shaun Humphreys has his eyes on the ball and is in good condition to take this high catch off Hope Vale’s Preston Deemal.

Ooops! Nearly dropped it.

The balls nearly slips through Shaun Humphreys’ grasp.

. . . Gone Shaun Humphreys adjusts his grip to secure his catch.

Man of the Match for BMP was George, well played, while Man of the Match for Marton was Rob for his 64 not out.

Junior Players of the Day were Shaun Laws for a great all round effort, and Wilbur Kulka and Dave Curtis for great bowling performances.

Juniors can pick up their prizes from Beno at the Caltex.

Just a reminder: Junior training is Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4pm till 6pm - with a break over school holidays.

A big thanks to Robyn, Katrina, Tony, Scotty, Andrew Kendray, Greg Mayo and Annie Hartley.

The draw for the 40-over competition will be announced soon.

Birthday barra for barista LEFT: Sienna Thomason with her first Nannygai.

Photo submitted.

RIGHT: Amanda McCall with her first barra - a great birthday present for a keen angler. Photo submitted.

IT was all smiles for Amanda McCall, our favourite barista at Capers, who landed a solid Rinyirru Barra on her birthday recently.

Barra fishing is back on the agenda with the national park now open.

Reports are good and the photos show the fish are bright silver with a yellow tail and will put up a great fight.

With the calm seas greeting us on Sunday morning, the boat ramps were busy with many heading out to enjoy the flat winter seas. The fish were hungry as well, with the Thomason family cleaning up with

some solid Spanish mackerel and Sienna landing her first Nannygai.

The coral trout were also reported to be biting well, with visitors commenting how great this Cooktown fishing is. Of course, our reply was that, “You better enjoy it as the weather will not hold for long.” So they went straight back out to play again.

Mark from “Gone Fishing” was also getting some lure action for his clients last week, with solid GTs and Spanish mackerel their main catches.

The Wharf produced a couple of mackerel on the morning tides,

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Transport Solutions otherwise it has been a bit quiet in general, but should fire up with the bait around.

The long Weekend ahead will be a busy one, soaking a prawn in the river, casting a lure for a barra or off to the bush for a weekend of camping and fishing.

And let’s not forget all of the activities with the Discovery Festival and Re-enactment.

Tight Lines Russell Bowman The Lure Shop

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Chat with Matt

G’DAY again.

Well what can I say about our game against the Titans?

We had the ball for the first 12-15 minutes.

The Titans didn’t have it once during that time, we kept hammering their line but they held us out the whole time.

I’ve been told there were something like five line drop-outs and the Titans made 47 tackles during that period.

You have to give them a lot of credit for that effort, because obviously we were doing our best to score.

From our point of view, I guess we just got really frustrated with not being able to score and lost our way.

And for them, their confidence soared for them to go on and claim the victory.

But we’ve got to accept that if we’re going to do any good in this competition, we have learn patience, regardless of how long it might take to score.

We’ve got this weekend off with a bye, so for the guys not involved with State of Origin, we’ve got a couple of days off before training on Sunday.

Then it’s back into full swing in readiness for the following weekend’s stoush with the Broncos.

It’s good to get a bit of a break, because it gives us that extra rest to heal the little nigglers (injuries) you pick up by this time of year.

We all pulled up good after the Titans’ game, so those of us not involved with Origin will be firing on all systems against the Broncos.

Obviously, we won’t know the make-up of next week’s team until after Wednesday night, but with any luck, DINNER: all the boys will 7 NIGHTS A WEEK, pull up good and we can get back Wednesdays & Fridays, 5 – 8pm on a winning track next weekend.

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ABOVE: Cooktown Crocs forward Deitmar Wachter proved a handful for the Wujal Wujal defence with every charge he made.

RIGHT: Hope Vale’s Red Soil Rebels defenders descend on Warriors Cameron Nipper during Friday night’s game.

Passions ignite in Rebels victory

FOR the first 15 minutes in their match against the Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels on Friday night, the Backstreet Warriors looked capable of causing the upset of the 2012 season by racing to an early 12-0 lead against last season’s premiers.

An enthusiastic, s w a r m i n g Wa r r i o r s AIRCONDITIONED defence frustrated the Members’ Draw & Raffles: Rebels into making unMembers Draw $500 members not present #339 L Nandy and #383 characteristic errors, C Lamb. FRIDAY, JUNE 8: Draw while a crisp attacking jackpots to $550 in the early draw machine made inroads between 6.30 and 7pm. into the Rebels’ defensive Social Bowls: line.

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Tide times – Cooktown

FRIDAY, JUNE 08 TO FRIDAY, JUNE 15

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

Fri 08 Time 00:00 06:54 12:05 17:58

Sat 09 Ht 2.66 1.04 1.7 0.79

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Time 01:03 08:09 13:35 19:02

MOON PHASES

Ht 2.46 1.06 1.61 1.05

Sun 10

Mon 11

Tue 12

Time 02:14 09:27 15:23 20:30

Time 03:29 10:33 16:57 22:19

Time 04:36 11:21 17:55 23:40

NEW MOON Wed. Jun 20 . Time: 01.02

Ht 2.28 1.03 1.64 1.27

FIRST QUARTER Wed. Jun 27. Time: 13.30

Ht 2.16 0.95 1.79 1.36

FULL MOON Wed. Jul 4. Time: 04.52

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and extend their lead to 24-12.

Play heated up for a while, with tackles from both sides carrying more venom as runners charged into their opposition’s defensive lines.

And it wasn’t long before tempers frayed and boiled over into what could have erupted into an all-in brawl.

A sequence of play saw the Warriors attempting shoulder charges, some with leading forearms to which the Rebels took objection.

Players from both side raced in, but no punches were thrown in a melee which involved more pushing and shoving than an intention of trading blows.

Referee Scott Thomason was quick to take control of the situation.

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Soon after, the Rebels scored a converted try to take an unassailable 30-12 lead.

The game flowed without any further incidents, with the Rebels relaxing to allow the Warriors to score another two tries, while adding another of their own to take the final score to 34-20.

And in the second game of the night, a rejuvenated Wujal Wujal Yindili outfit looked set to trouble the Cooktown Crocs, but it wasn’t long before the Crocs war machine of bullocking forward charges, followed by dummy-half darts had the Yindili in disarray.

In two, balanced halves of disciplined football, the Crocs extended their half-time lead of 24-4 to a winning full time margin of 46-10.

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