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Unanimous objection to road closures A UNANIMOUS resolution to object to the proposed closure of two gazetted, but unconstructed, Bloomfield roads was made at a public meeting attended by about 80 people at the Bloomfield Wharf on Monday night. Also objecting to the closures will be the Cook Shire and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Councils. Norman Street and an unnamed road, both unconstructed, are subject to an application made by Port Bloomfield to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines
for closure. Both roads allow public access to what was described at the meeting as the “hub of the community” - the Bloomfield Wharf, which is the privately owned land of Trailfinders Pty Ltd who own Port Bloomfield. The Wharf provides a place for boats of various sizes to unload passengers, produce, fuel and goods. During discussion, Cook Shire Councillor Kaz Price and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Councillor Talitha Nandy told those in attendance that their agencies would not
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only be objecting to the closures, but would also be asking for an extension of time to the the advertised date of September 6 as the closure for objections. “Cook Shire will not support the closure of roads or esplanades; it’s not our policy,” Councillor Price said. Michelle Gunn, the owner of Miss Doreen, the only commercial fishing vessel operating out of the Bloomfield River, said access to the Wharf was vital to her operation. Continued Page 3 >>
Some of the 80 or more people who attended a public meeting to raise objections to the proposed closures of two gazetted, but unconstructed roads in Bloomfield. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
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Sat 1. Cooktown Police Community Benefit Golf day. Register teams at police station. Sat 1. Cape York SSAA - DTL Shotgun Shoot from 1pm at SSAA Cameron Creek Road. Sat 1. Three Rivers League semi-finals at John Street Oval from 6.30pm. Sun 2. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 4. Art classes supervised by Ross Franzi at the Cooktown District Community Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am. Tue 4. Swim For Your Life from 11.30am to 12.30pm at the Cooktown Pool. Tue 4. Cooktown Writers' Group meeting at the Lions; Hall from 6.30pm. Tue 4. Cape York SSAA - Meeting from 7pm. Tue 4. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Wed 5. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm. Sat 8. Rossville P&C Markets at Hatfield marketplace from 9am to noon. Sat 8. Cape York SSAA - Pistol Shoot from 1pm at SSAA Cameron Creek Road. Sat 9. Cape York SSAA - Rifle Shoot from 9am at Cameron Creek Road. Sun 9. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 1.30pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Tue 11. Art classes supervised by Ross Franzi at the Cooktown District Community Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am. Tue 11. Swim For Your Life from 11.30am to 12.30pm at the Cooktown Pool. Tue 11. Cooktown Alcoholics Anonymous meeting from 8pm in the CWA Hall in Charlotte Street. Call 4069 5626 for details. Wed 12. Cooktown SSAA Sunset Shoot from 5.30pm.
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CHURCH SERVICES Baptist: Hogg Street, near IGA, 9.30am Sun. Phone 4069 5155. Assembly of God: Gungarde, 9.30am Sun; Home group 7.30pm Tue; young adults 7pm Thu. Phone 4069 5070. Catholic: 6pm Sat and 8.30am Sun, St Mary's, Cooktown. Phone 4069 5730. Anglican: Christ Church Chapel, Sun 8.30am. Phone 4069 6778, 0428 696 493. Lutheran: Hope Vale at 9am on Sunday, Cooktown. Phone either 4060 9197 or 0419 023 114.
letters to the editor Bad behaviour not a good environment for children SOMEONE told me recently, that, if I did not like the way that things were going on in Cooktown, I should go elsewhere and live. Not bad when I was born in the town 55 years ago, long before that person, who then lived in the heart of Sydney and shifted because his place was burgled a number of times and he saw a “hit and run”. He came to Cooktown and preferred to live in the “bush” like me, because I could not stand the pathetic, foul behaviour of those
who choose to party hard into the daylight hours, brawl and do solo drag racing after normal hours in the Walker, May and John Street areas. Perhaps, this area is now all tidied up, and the football oval is the gathering area to lash out with foul, insulting verbal behaviour from some who prefer to call themselves “role models” in their own communities. Obviously, there is a need for those officials who are at the footy
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RECENT articles in the media have shown that there is confusion regarding which agencies are responsible for various projects at the Bloomfield River in Wujal Wujal. As such, Cairns Regional Council would like to to provide the following information to clarify the situation. Existing causeway Cairns Regional Council is responsible for the continued functionality of the existing causeway and Council officers regularly inspect the structure. Due to the distance to the nearest Cairns Regional Council works depot at Mossman, Council works closely with the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council to ensure general maintenance and running repairs are undertaken to the structure as required. Any concerns or queries regarding the existing causeway should be directed to Cairns Regional Council on 1800 070 444 or via email at council@ cairns.qld.gov.au Design and construction of new bridge The Department of Transport and Main Roads is currently undertaking designs for the construction of a new and improved permanent bridge crossing. Any and all inquiries relating to this structure should be directed to the Department via email: cairnsoffice@tmr.qld.gov.au or telephone 4050 5415. I hope this clarifies who should be contacted in the first instance. Peter Tabulo, A/Chief Executive Officer, Cairns Regional Council.
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like it, why don’t I shift somewhere else?” I did, but really don’t understand why anyone has to put up with this in a town that is struggling to attract people to stay. Beats me. Well done to the Local News for putting this out into the public area. There are those who wish they could, but can’t for obvious reasons. Charlie Martin, Cooktown
Intimidation fears hamper missing man investigation DETECTIVES investigating the disappearance of Bruce Schuler, a Cooktown businessman, but now a resident of Mareeba, are asking locals to put aside their fears of intimidation and help them with their inquiries. The 48-year-old gold prospector went missing from Palmerville Station about two months ago under suspicious circumstances that shots had been heard fired in the area. In a media conference on Monday, Acting Detective Inspector Ed Kinbacher said police were aware of problems in the area dating back for almost 20 years.
“Do we believe there are people out there that have information that we need?” Insp Kinbacher said. “Yes we do. “Are people simply choosing not to get involved because of fears of intimidation and concerns for their personal safety? “They’re perfectly rational fears in the circumstances. “However, we would ask them to come forward regardless of those concerns.If they have concerns, we can address those concerns.”
Recycling-conscious residents benefit WHILE preparing for the 2012/2013 Cook Shire Budget, Council has noted that many residents and ratepayers are starting to take advantage of the various waste reduction initiatives put in place over the past 12 months and this has enabled Council to limit the increase in waste management fees and charges. Households who now use the 120L wheelie bins have been rewarded with a ‘freeze’ being placed on the kerbside collection fee for this service, for the next 12 months. The cost of $179 for a 120 L and its collection in the Cooktown, Lakeland, Marton,
Poison Creek and Oakey Creek areas will remain the same. As Rossville and Helenvale do not have the option of a smaller bin, collection fees in these areas will also remain the same at $179 for their fortnightly pickup. However, the kerbside collection fee for a 240L wheelie bin in those areas has increased from $358 to $394, while the same service in Coen has also increased from $368 to $376. Good news for residents along Oakey Creek, Poison Creek, Minke, Solander and Jensen’s Crossing Roads, as well as those living on Railway
Avenue, Wilton Access and Endeavour Valley Road to the Old Dairy. Properties in these areas will have access to a weekly kerbside collection as from January 1, 2013. Council will be contacting property owners in these areas over the coming months to advise them on how to get ready to take advantage of this service. Kerbside collection fees will not be applicable to these properties for the first half of this financial year. And the Environmental Levy has been decreased from $69 to $73.
Full steam ahead on Cook Shire road works RESIDENTS driving through Bloomfield/Ayton will have seen Cook Shire road crews performing upgrade works on various sections of the Bloomfield Road for several weeks. Works from the top of Cedar Bay Range to the Moses Creek crossing (2.2km) will include: widening of sharp corners; replacing old causeways with pipe culverts and installation of new pipe culverts; concrete lined drain on steep sections; and double coat sprayed bitumen surfacing; Starting from Moses Creek, a 3.4km section to the end of the bitu-
men road near Angus Gully turnoff will also get some major works. No road widening will be done in the Moses Creek canopy area to protect it from any potential damage and also to retain its natural and cultural value. Works will include: minor road widening at a few narrow corners; installation of some pipe culverts; and double-coat sprayed bitumen surfacing; and From the Rossville sign near Cedar Road turnoff to the creek crossing near Rossville Markets, road crews will be working on: minor earthworks for smoothing batters;
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games to pick up the slack, and understand that there are those who would love to come to a footy match with their children, but not with what seems to be the current trend. God help those residents who have to endure the nonsense weekly, especially those who are trying to bring up young children in an environment that seems to reflect “attitude” rather than “respect”. As my friend said: “If I don’t
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construction and replacement of culverts; and double coat bitumen sealing. The average road width will be 8m. It is expected that, weather permitting, all those works will be completed by the end of 2012. Other road works that have commenced in the Shire include: • 5m wide precast concrete slabs will be placed at the 50m long Wenlock River crossing on Portland Roads Road to spread the water, which will eventually reduce the flow depth and also provide a firm, flat surface for crossing vehicles. Marked
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first, then seek negotiation later. Former Cook Shire Councillor Col Burns said: “We’re not losing this mate!” In a written statement prepared on August 28, 2012 to the Cooktown Local News, Trailfinders said the roads subject to their application are never used by members of the public, that access to the area in question is being made by the use of tracks on their private land.
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<< From Page 1 “We’re already using Cooktown and Port Douglas as the places where we unload,” Ms Gunn said. “But with Port Douglas closing that down soon, Bloomfield offers us the only alternative place to unload our catch.” While discussion revolved about the prospect of negotiation with Port Bloomfield, the meeting’s final resolution was to lodge individual objections
Cape York, Hope Vale and Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Congress Community Development and Education Unit Limited & Shalom Development Services Pty Ltd have run the facilities. In a statement issued on August 28, Mr Greig said: “CCDEU provides educational, aged care and rehabilitation services across a number of facilities in North Queensland: • Aged care centres – Diji Meta (Cairns), Shalom Elders Village (Townsville) and Star of the Sea (Thursday Island) • School campuses – Shalom Christian College (campuses in Townsville, Burdekin and Herberton, with a fourth campus due to open in Crystal Creek later this year). SDS is a construction and building maintenance company that provides services primarily to CCDEU. “The Administrators have been appointed by CCDEU to review the company’s financial position, with the objective of continuing all services,” the statement said. Mr Greig said funding had been secured to ensure all facilities continue to operate as normal for the duration of the administration. “CCDEU has significantly expanded its services in recent years and now requires restructuring to ensure it is better positioned to continue to offer its high quality services. Our review of the companies as Administrators is at a very early stage. “For now, and alongside the Uniting Church in Queensland and UnitingCare Queensland, we are working with government and other relevant bodies regarding ongoing funding and to provide certainty for CCDEU employees, clients and students and their families,” Mr Greig said. The first meeting of creditors for both CCDEU and SDS is scheduled to be held at 10am on August 30 at the Chifley Plaza Hotel in Town
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Representatives from the CCDEU are not permitted to comment, with all inquiries being directed to administrators, Deloittes. Asked whether the Cape York Family Centre had a future, John Greig from Deloittes said he hoped it did. “We’re still trying to establish the position of the company (CCDEU) first,” Mr Greig said. “We’re receiving strong support from the Uniting Church with a view to the continuation of all services. “So yes, we’re very hopeful it will continue.” This announcement is the latest development in the Centre’s troubled history, which has included fierce lobbying by locals against its approval, the Cook Shire Councillors rejecting its Development Application despite its bureaucratic arm recommending the approval, which then led to the Local Government minister overturning Council’s decision. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, who supported local lobbyists in their fight to have the DA rejected, said the latest development provided a perfect opportunity to get things right. “It was as wrong then, as it is wrong now,” Mr Entsch. “If this centre does survive and goes ahead, let’s take this opportunity to get it right. “Community objections were about the totally inappropriate location, not the concept of a rehabilitation facility. “This now provides much better opportunities for a better location and a better outcome.” Shalom Christian College in Townsville which had mainly Indigenous students who board there is also in danger. The college has students from a wide range of areas including the Torres Strait Islands,
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COOKTOWN Amateur sensational as it turned Turf Club’s idyllic rural out. So many people, so backdrop provided the many hands and it tells atypical agricultural a story. show atmosphere for the “It’s a sensational equestrian events and piece of community art.” livestock judging which Mr Kempton also started the biggest and described the Barra as best ever Cooktown and a fantastic piece of art. District Country Show “It has everything, last Friday. and the story it tells is a A continual stream true example of the cross of locals and visitors culture of this region,” strolled through the Mr Kempton said. entry point on a brilliant While organisers are Cooktown day. still doing their best to The weather gods calculate how many peohad smiled favourably ple visited the Show on on the organisers as both days, it is believed patrons were greeted by that more than 300 went the crowing of roosters, The unveiling of the plaque for the official opening of the Welcome Wall Barra through the gate at the gobbling of turkeys and started the official side of Show proceedings on Friday. Seen here are Federal racecourse. Member for Leighhardt Warren Entsch, Trae Nicholls, Alkirra Smallwood, Cook the neighing of horses. Last year’s number of So it was little wonder Shire Mayor Peter Scott, Artistic Director and Project Manager Waratah Nicholls and 660 exhibits presented for that during that day and Member for Cook David Kempton. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON. judging was eclipsed by later that night, organisthis year’s 900 prepared in achieving that goal. structure with the theme, “Why ers and Cook Shire Mayor Earlier that afternoon, the We Like It Up Here” drew by more than 300 entrants - an Peter Scott revealed they were official side of the Show’s glowing praise from Mayor increase on the 2011 figure of hoping the racecourse would proceedings started with the Cook, Federal Member for 260. eventually become home for unveiling of the Welcome Wall Leichhardt Warren Entsch and Little wonder that any and the entire Show, subject to Barra plaque and the official State Member for Cook David everyone who had an involvethe continued good will and opening of the giant artistic Kempton. ment with the event had every support from the Turf Club. structure at the entrance to the “It’s not just a small group reason to be justifiably proud of In fact, Mayor Scott gave Events Centre. of artists we have here, it’s the their efforts and involvement, Member for Cook David The collaborative artistic whole community,” Mr Scott along with holding high hopes Kempton the “heads up” that effort of almost 200 locals said. of a very bright future for the he would be knocking on his and visitors to the region, Mr Entsch said he did not Cooktown & District Country door in the future for assistance the enormous wood and steel expect the piece to be quite as Show.
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Hill, not far from where Cooktown Airport is today. Tulo’s older brother and two sisters were already living permanently at the Mission’s base at Cape Bedford, some 15 miles north of Cooktown, under the iron discipline of Pastor Schwarz. But my Dad was able to enjoy the relative freedom of outstation life for his early years, living in a bark hut at Spring Hill with his parents until he was eight or nine years old. Here people hunted and fished, gathered seasonal foods, children played and swam in the creek and occasionally witnessed traditional dances. Away from the suffocating restrictions of the Mission, Charlie was able to share his stories and pass on his cultural knowledge to my Dad. Then, in the late 1920s, my Dad was rounded up with some of his friends and taken to live in the Mission. Now he could only see his parents occasionally, and he was forbidden to practise or talk about his own culture. Only when Pastor Schwarz was put under house arrest in Brisbane during the Second World War, and the Guugu Yimithirr taken to an Aboriginal Reserve at Woorabinda near Rockhampton, were they able to maintain their culture again for a time. After the war, the Guugu Yimithirr returned home and my Dad was amongst those who helped to build today’s Hope Vale Community. The Church was strongly in control again (and remained so until 1986), but he did what he could to pass on the stories through his paintings, and also in the book Milbi he co-wrote with anthropologist and linguist, John Haviland. And he started sharing his knowledge with me. I was born in 1957, and when I was old enough, my Dad started taking me on hunting trips when we would visit the rock art sites,
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INTERNATIONALLY renowned tour operator Wilfred (Willie) Gordon has graciously agreed to share the memories and stories of his people with Cooktown Local News readers. Willie, a Nugal-warra Elder of the Guugu Yimithirr tribe, is the storykeeper for the Nugalwarra people and owns and operates Guurrbi Tours with Judy Bennett.
ABOVE: Guugu Yimithirr - around 1896. Photos submitted. BELOW: Willie with an Asian tourist in the Great Emu Cave.
and he would tell me about my country and my culture, and share the stories in the paintings. This is how I became the Nugal story-keeper, and inherited the responsibility of sharing the knowledge to keep our culture alive.
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IF you haven’t tried using galangal, I’m here to make a pitch for you giving it a go. This cousin of ginger grows wild in our climate, so it is a very easy plant to have in your garden ‘pantry’, always there to pick when needed.
galangal, ready to use when you need it. Pickled Galangal Grate galangal by hand or in a food processor and discard any woody fibre that is left on the grater. Place in a clean, sterilised jar, add a pinch of salt and cover with white vinegar with a touch (1 teaspoon) of palm sugar and brought to a boil. Keep in the fridge and use as needed. Fish parcels A teaspoon or two of grated galangal is great to add to stir fry A close-up image of a galangal clump. and it is one of the best The root does get woody as it flavours to match with fish. ages, so it doesn’t slice and chop If you’re wrapping fish in as easily as ginger or turmeric, banana leaves or foil to cook, another spice cousin in this fam- add about ½ teaspoon of grated ily. Unless I have young galangal galangal per serve of fish and a which will slice well and can few lime slices to the package. be finely diced, I do one of two You can also add a torn lime or things - cut it into thick slices, or kaffir lime leaf. grate it in a food processor. Here’s Thai curry a simple recipe for storing grated If you make your Thai green
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or red curry with a bought paste, a teaspoon of two of grated galangal or a few slices will make it taste so much better as it freshens up the flavours. Eases arthritis, fights cancer, ulcers and diabetes Researchers are finding that galangal helps to ease arthritis, fights cancers and inhibits the development of stomach ulcers from the bacteria Heliobacter pylori. And for a win against diabetes - researchers in Pakistan have found in animal laboratory tests that galangal powder lowered blood sugar levels as effectively as the drug gliclazide (Diamicron). So apart from its wonderful, fragrant flavour, there’s a multitude of reasons to slip some galangal into your cooking. Don’t go stopping your medications - you would have to eat a lot of galangal every day to have the same effect as medication.
But the more healing foods we have in our diet, the more we are healed, so try it out! I will have some galangal for people to take home and plant at the Living Well: Bloomfield Track stall this weekend at the Cooktown Markets, so drop past and say hello. BELOW: Galangal easily grows to two metres tall so is also a good screening plant. Photos: CLARE RICHARDS.
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Student of the Month CYAAA Hope Vale Campus Student of the Month is Skye BowenLudwick. Skye is in Year 1 and is a very good reader. She has progressed very well this year to be placed in the Year 2 reading level. Skye is always in her uniform and ready to learn every day. It’s such a pleasure to be greeted with her lovely smile. Well Done Skye!
Kanisha Nandy is Bloomfield River State School’s Student of the Month of August because she is polite, friendly and she always completes her work to the best of her ability. Kanisha has been making great progress in all learning areas. Well done Kanisha!
The Endeavour Christian College’s Student of the Month for August is Cameron Johnson is a fun Lakeland State School’s loving student, Student of the Month ready to face most is Julia Arnold. Julia challenges. He is has demonstrated a pleasure to be persistence during times around and his tables practice and is energy and zeal for close to mastering her life is infectious. 7-times tables. She has He is popular reached all her learning for all the right goals in writing, as reasons, setting an she produced a wellexample with his efforts in class and in the playground. sequenced description, He loves the outdoors and camping, and never lets an she is using adverbial opportunity slip to play a game. Cameron is a good phrases regularly all-rounder in all learning areas, able to write creatively, and she is confident solve mathematical problems and suggest alternatives highlighting noun ways to investigate Science-related topics. Cameron is groups when editing. trustworthy and is a good friend to all.
Jack Cox is the Rossville State School Student of the Month for August because he is a resillient and legendary learner here at Rossville State School. Jack shows a wonderful aptitude to learn, to question and to investigate in all learning areas. He is also a fantastic team player, whose strong and caring nature empowers others. Jack is a leader in learning and friendship. Wonderful efforts Jack!
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Cooktown State School’s Student of the Month for August is Willy West, a year-12 student in the Special Education Program. Willy impresses with the way he attempts all his set work, with his caring and considerate relationships with the younger students and also with his engaging sense of humour. Willy really excelled at the recent Challenge Games for students with disabilities in Townsville. He was the boys’ team captain, leading in a calm, but enthusiastic manner, at the same time winning three events, with ribbons awarded in a total of ten events. The whole school is proud to have Willy as their representative.
The Laura State School Student of the Month for August is Shaquille Ford. Shaquille is very enthusiastic about his learning. In particular Shaquille, he does a fantastic job of practising our weekly Social Skills. Last week Shaquille was working hard to raise his hand to speak and show respect to his classmates. He is always willing to help other students out and have a go at new or challenging tasks. Shaquille has risen 10 PM reading levels this term thanks to his hard work. Excellent Shaquille!
Get Dad’s Day presents at P&C stall SUNDAY is Father’s Day and the Cooktown State School Parents and Citizens Association will once again hold a Father’s Day Stall at the school tomorrow, Friday, August 31, so please send your primary school aged children to school with up to $5 to buy a great gift for Dad or Grandpa. Gifts will be priced at $2, $3, and $5 with students able to spend up to $5 at the stall. Students will attend the stall in class groups throughout
the morning so please enclose any money in an envelope or zip lock bag with your child’s name on it. Our Mother ’s and Father ’s Day stalls have become a huge fundraiser for the P&C with all money raised going towards making Cooktown State School a great place to learn. Our last meeting before the school holidays will be on September 14, straight after parade in the Events
Centre meeting room at 9.45am. I encourage any School parent or citizen News of Cooktown and surrounds to come along and find out what great projects are happening between the P&C and the school. See you there Nikki Darvell President Cooktown State School P&C.
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Workshops/activities to keep kids active at festival ALTHOUGH music is the main attraction at the Wallaby Creek Festival, the Children’s Festival has become an integral part of the annual event, providing a range of fun and dynamic workshops and events for teens and littlies. One of the most popular workshops is Madi’s Circus, with activities suited to all ages, including juggling, slack lining, fire twirling, hula hooping, tumbling and acrobalance. Can you imagine how much fun you or your kids would have taking part in this workshop designed to explore the brain, body and reflexes? For all the kids out there who love to make music, write songs or poetry or get on the microphone, we have a jam-packed schedule of all of the above. Wobbly Speak workshops with festival veteran MoZach will warm up your performance skills and unleash your inner slam poet. His wobbly-speak Micro Slam will be a hit for all ages and is guaranteed to get you giggling! Cairns’ own Hanso the Clown will be conducting costume workshops, helping kids create something special. There will be hula-hoop making and stilt walking practice, recycled craft and plenty of glue and paint to make your own costume pieces to show off in the children’s parade. Stacey the Face Painting Fairy will be regularly visiting the kiddies area, offering a festival face to everyone. Arthouse will be rocking the dome with DJ workshops, comedy club and nightly discos, so get ready to party with Nick Mills and his awesome sound. For the up and coming graffiti artists we have Wally Wallwork, who many locals have already met at graffiti workshops at The Block and the Cooktown State School - with graffiti stenciling and showing how to brighten up your surrounds with spray art. Then there’s the three days of beautiful Wallaby Creek rainforest, three clear dams, the Home Rule Falls and of course the pristine Wallaby Creek itself. This year’s theme is dragons, farming food and the cosmos - the upcoming solar eclipse is a focal point for visual displays and installations. Some great recyclers have already started creating
Are you waiting to be called? THE following story’s author is unknown but contains a challenge for folks today. When the telegraph was used for communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. He From the Pulpit was short-listed for an interview. When he arrived, he entered a busy office filled with noise and clatter, including the sound of the telegraph in the background. He took his place in the waiting room with several other applicants. After some minutes, he suddenly stood up and entered the inner office. The other applicants looked surprised as they hadn’t received any summons yet. Within a few minutes however, the employer escorted the young man out of the office and said to the other applicants: “Gentlemen, thank you for coming, but the job has just been filled.” Amid grumbling to each other, one applicant asked” “Wait on, I don’t understand. He was the last to come in, and we didn’t even get a chance to be interviewed. Yet he got the job. That’s not fair!” The employer said” “I’m sorry, but during the last few minutes while you’ve been sitting here, the telegraph has been sending out the following message in Morse Code: ‘If you understand this message, then come right in. The job is yours.’ “None of you heard it or understood it. This young man did. The job is his.” We are so busy living in a world that is full of noise and clatter, like that office. People are distracted and unable to hear the still, small voice of God as He speaks in creation, in the Bible, and in the life and work of Jesus Christ. “Are you listening? Waiting to be called? Do you hear the Lord when he speaks to you? What is he asking of you?” Take time to listen and remember, the next step after listening is obedience! Blessings Pastor Peter Cooktown Baptist Church
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the dragons and solar system, with giant Countdown to vegie costumes coming up in the regular Sunday workshops before the festival. If you want to help out, come along every Wallaby Sunday to the Home Rule Rainforest Lodge Creek (head towards Rossville, past the Lions Den Festival Hotel and you will see the turn off). So check out our website, we are a family friendly festival in great surroundings and offer 26 different musical acts and bands on three separate stages for a low ticket price which includes camping for three nights. Campfires are welcome at your campsite and croc and stinger free swimming is available at any time of the day, all day long See you there! There is plenty to keep the kids active and creative at the Children’s Fest. Photo submitted.
Governor’s visit ‘remembered for many a day’ Continuing the story of Governor Macgregor’s visit in 1910. “The Luncheon” The President took the head of the cross table, having His Excellency and Bishop White of North Queensland on his right and Lady Macgregor and other members of the party and the Mayoress on his left, and after grace by the Bishop the luncheon began. Amongst other, guests were Mr Douglas, M.L.A., and Mrs Douglas, Mr Flamsted, Mrs Doyle, Mrs Brenneke, Mrs Quinlan, also the Warden, Inspector Malone, Rev. Father Dempsey, Rev Father Roulier and others. The luncheon was well served. President McDonald proposed the toast of “The King’,”- which was drunk enthusiastically. Mr. Douglas next proposed “His Excellency the Governor,” in a rather pithy speech. He mentioned that he had tried to induce some southern members to come up here, but they could not get away. He would like to see a Minister of the Crown visit the district occasionally. The speaker also incidentally mentioned that the Government cheerfully - granted the use of the steamer John Douglas to convey the residents of Ebagoola and the Coen to the Carnival, for which they and the Cooktown people were very pleased. In reply the Governor mentioned that twenty-three years ago, the late Hon. John Douglas proposed his health in Cooktown and it gave him exceeding great pleasure that his son,
the member for Cook, had proposed it on this occasion. His Excellency further stated that, although he had known Cooktown such a long time, this was his first visit to a Cooktown Carnival, and both he and Lady Macgregor and Party were so pleased with the visit that they hoped to repeat it next year, and this promise was greeted with applause. Mr Love (Mayor) proposed, “The Parliament of Queensland,” in a few words and Mr Douglas responded. On the second day, the President of the Association again entertained the Vice Regal party and several other guests, and His Excellency and party during both afternoons of the Show, strolled round the grounds and were introduced to many of the old pioneers of the district. On the second morning of Show, the Vice Regal party visited the hall to have a good look at the various exhibits, and they were very interested with the mining exhibits, particularly with the native copper exhibit from Noble Island, and obtained on the sea beach, or rather a few feet under the surface. They were also interested in the Kulamadau ore exhibit, and chatted freely about “New Guinea and Wo o d l a r k . H i s Excellency was also greatly taken with the excellent maps drawn by the children
Nature’s Powerhouse speaks Nature’s PowerHouse Writers’ Nature’s Powerhouse--Corner Speaks to me; Dappled light, whispering leaves, shady tree. In varied greens and blues and browns it calls. Its verdant peace on my shoulder falls. Nature’s Powerhouse--Beckons to me, “Come sit and idly dream and bide a wee. A wand’ring wallaby might make you smile. Sweet laughter may lessen a weary mile.” Nature’s Powerhouse--Sings to me A tune that tinkles, “Let your mind flow free.” The Lord was smart to create this pure balm That trades your troubles for soul-soothing calm. By DIANNE KELLER Email your original writings for our column to: thekellers@bigpond.com or send to: P OBox 645, Cooktown, 4895. Our next meeting is at the Lions’ Hall at 6.30 pm. on Tuesday, September 4. All Welcome. Dianne Keller Cooktown Writers’ Group
of the Convent Schools. On the second evening of the Show, the Vice Regal party were entertained at elocutionary and musical competitions by the children, and the Oddfellows’ Hall on the occasion was densely packed ... the largest gathering ever held in Cooktown, and there must have been about seven hundred people present. H i s Excellency and party set out the entertainment to the finish, and at eleven o’clock p.m., drove to the Lucinda, where the party slept during the visit, and left for Port Douglas at 4am on Friday, His Excellency
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thus remaining over two days. The Governor was cheered vociferously when leaving the hall. The town was gay with bunting from the wharf to, the top end of Charlotte street, and His Excellency’s visit to Cooktown will be remembered for many a day.”
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Along the BLOOMFIELD TRACK
ABOVE: Croc with darter at Wujal Falls. CENTRE: Pencil orhid (dockrilla teretifolia) at Thompson Creek. Dawn, Caitlin, Cameron and Nigel from Winchester spotting a 5 metre croc on the Bloomfield River. Photos: MIKE D’ARCY.
WONDERFUL places sometimes have strange stories. Nigel, Dawn, Caitlin and Cameron are enormously proud of their heritage home City of Winchester, but bemused by the odd words of the 1960s song. “Winchester Cathedral You’re bringin’ me down You stood and you watched as My baby left town You could’ve done something But you didn’t try.” Winchester certainly doesn’t need a song to make it famous. Nigel explained “Winchester is in Wessex and has its own rich history. It was an old Roman town, and people like Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror and Jane Austen added to its fame. “Wessex was the home of the legendary King Arthur, and Winchester Castle has a commemorative table with the names of the Knights of the Round Table inscribed around the edge. “The City is crammed with fascinating buildings, and rich in history. “It’s the big differences between our home and your home that make the Daintree and Cooktown so interesting to us. Your remoteness, feeling of seclusion and natural surroundings are very special.” We don’t have many old buildings, but we do have lots of history and nature. More UK visitors, the Smith family of six from Hampshire visited Cape Trib and Cooktown last week. With two PE teachers in Georgina and Mike, plus Mum Jean, a Physiotherapist, they were in raptures at the gold medal haul and Britain’s Olympic Games success but, being good sportspeople, didn’t gloat at all. Not a hint. Patriarch Roland was too busy eying off the ancient dental equipment at the James Cook Museum some of which, he admitted ruefully, he had probably himself used some years ago. The wildlife along the Track has been amazing recently. Crocs, jabiru, agile wallabies, snakes on the move, kingfishers, snake-eating kites, sunbaking darters, armies of soldier crabs, white-lipped green tree frogs. A flock of metallic starlings have been fussing around their old nests at Woobadda Creek, and it’s only late August. Are they telling us something? If you look upwards into the rainforest trees, you might be lucky enough to see beautiful creamy-white pencil orchids (dockrillia teretifolia), also known as rat’s tail or bridal veil orchids. They are flowering now and should continue for another couple of months. They are often in colonies, and if you visit the dangling strangler fig at Thompson Creek, you will see several fine specimens. Further along just north of Ayton, long spears of the grass tree (Xanthorroea) are nicely flowering. You could find some smaller specimens at the lighthouse near Archer Point. Grading work has started on the Bloomfield Track, starting at Cape Trib and moving north to Wujal Wujal over the next few weeks. Expect short delays, but the guys are pretty good at keeping the traffic moving. If we get only a little rain, the tides at Bloomfield Crossing should be okay. Very low early afternoon tides should make for good beach walking, with the fringing coral reef very prominent. Get out and enjoy it. Happy travelling Mike and Trish D’Arcy D’Arcy of Daintree 4WD Tours http://www.darcyofdaintree.com.au/ Ph: +61 7 4098 9180
Public Workshops Wednesday, August 29 to Friday, August 31 at the Gungarde Hall Times: 10am, 2pm and 6pm* Workshop 1: 2 Way Strong Two Way strong is a two-hour workshop aimimng to support parents / carers / grandparents with their childrens education. It looks at ways that young people can be happy, healthy learners. The workshop also focuses on why it is important for indigenous students to be two way strong – strong both in their culture and in non-indigenous culture and education.
Workshop 2: Tackling Teens Tackling teens workshops show parents/ carers how they can help their child make the right choices and guide them successfully through the often difficult times of physical, social and emotional change. Parents have more power than they think.
Healthy refreshments and transport provided.
*Please note: Bookings for the evening session are essential, activities for children. For more information please contact the PaCE Co-ordinator on 0439 011 045 or email pace@gungarde.com . Funded by DEEWR Cooktown Local News 30 Aug - 5 Sep 2012 – 9
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Extra effort rewarded for young snapper THIRTEEN-year-old Sam Simmonds was so concerned he had left it until too late to forward his entries for this year’s Show Photo Competition, he arranged to have them sent to Cooktown by plane. But the Pormpuraaw resident was rewarded for his efforts with a couple of first places along with some
minor awards in the various categories. And his dedication to being an exhibitor extended even further, with a nine-hour drive from home with his family last Thursday to get his rooster to the agricultural pavilion in time. For this show category, he won third prize. “With only three days to go, I didn’t think the photos would make it to Cooktown by post, so I made the arrangements with the plane,” Sam said. “I’m really glad I did; it’s exciting to know I won this many ribbons.” What inspires the distance eduction student to take pho-
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tos of the quality he exhibited? “We have such beautiful sunrises and sunsets where I live,” he said. “And then there’s the wildlife and flowers.” So what does the young snapper use for equipment? “Nothing at this moment,” he said. “I left it hanging over the side of the boat and it got wet.” T h e y o u n g m a n ’s dedication impressed Show Photography Steward Betty Clarke. “Sam’s story is really special,” Betty said. “Such dedication from such a young man was deserving of the number of prizes he won.” LEFT: Sam Simmonds with some of his ribbons he won at This photo taken by Sam Simmonds earned him first place in this year’s Cooktown Show in the My the Show in two categories.. Favourite Place Award. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
Using no hands to eat spaghetti is hard work, but Maddy McGown rose to the challenge to win the girls’ section of the competition.
Winter in Cooktown can get pretty warm, but the snow cones kept Tysharna McLean and other patrons cool.
ABOVE: Snake handler Jim Symes was showing Selena Dyer and her sons, Mitchell and Shane, that pythons are friendly. BELOW: Janaya and Aydah Ross-Kelly were engrossed in their craft project before they found the camera.
Bella and Maggie Guzsely won the Best Led Horse by a child under-15 years. ABOVE: Ashton Ross was having a great day at the Show with his Nana, Valda, seen here examining some of the clothing on offer. BELOW: Khya Witheridge and Lachlan Matthews tied for first in the spaghetti eating competition.
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LEFT: Kids lined up for Pets’ Corner, which was full most of the time it was open.
ABOVE: It wasn’t long before Tuscany visitor Alberto Barbieri was recruited for Cooktown’s Morris Dancers by their founder Eric George.
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ABOVE: The Wallaby Creek Festival stall was manned by the happy duo of Jen Midgley and Sandy Lloyd. BELOW: A portrait of William Sieverding taken by his granddaughter Ally Turner won her the award as the Best in Show in the junior category.
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Peter Shields was appropriately dressed for his participation in the Coooktown Amateur Turf Club’ stand.
The 2012 Show Committee at the Show’s official opening on Friday night: (left to right in front) Julie Oliver, Loretta Sullivan, Penny Johnson and Jacqui Sykes with (left to right in back) Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott, Vicki Kirk, Jack Degny, Kimberley Sullivan and Lou Norgard.
King George, a 10-month-old Light Sussex Rooster won the Show’s Best Presented Rooster award.
Amy Oldaker and Shani Miller found a comfortable seat among the award winning pumpkins at the Show on Saturday.
Leah Whitford and Flicka were the winners of the Best led horse by a child under-12 years.
ABOVE: Darcie Sieverding’s iced buiscuits won the Junior 10-15 award in that category. BELOW: Drum Up Big ignited tribal sounds from any youngsters wanting to join in with the group.
ABOVE: Vicki Kirk won the blue ribbon for the Open Home Dressmaking - any article - section. LEFT: The Show’s Best Bull award went to “Harry”, a Dexter bull from Rose Creek Farm, seen here being admired by a patron and his owner Chris Woltjen.
Anti-smoking message still getting bigger BLOOMFIELD River State School students unveiled their 2.3 x 1.5 m contribution to the Biggest Banner in the Cape this month. The unveiling took place during the school’s NAIDOC celebrations - with many parents, friends and community members present and proud to see the student’s wonderful
and creative work on display. Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Services (ATODS) project co-ordinator Lisa Wojciechowski staff were also impressed by the strong and clear anti-smoking messages featured in the banner. “It’s confirmation that the students really understood the harms
and effects of tobacco use,” she said. Ms Wojciechowski said that so far, in combination with previous contributions, the banner has grown to 11.2 m x 6.1 m in size. “With Rossville State School the next to get involved in the project, the anti-smoking message is sure to get bigger,” she said.
PHOTO: Bloomfield River State School participants in the Biggest Banner project are: (front row left to right): Kia Tayley, Malachi Jack and Keanan Yougie with (middle row left to right): Kalisha Tayley, Katie Yougie, Juquan Yougie, Sharmani Harrigan-Creek, Chanthia Assan, Alinda Olbar, Lennik Yougie, Isaiah HarriganCreek, Venenziah Warradoo and Ja?koby Assan and (back row (left to right): Shakaya Hooker, Quaneisha Murdha, Kanisha Nandy, Cinique Gibson, Keshiah Sykes, Asheruhny Walker, Donald Paii, Storm Bloomfield, Ronan Bassani, Erin Ball, Jukai Greenwool, Winston Deeral, Lisa Wojciechowski (ATODS Counsellor) and Norman Tayley (Assistant Teacher). Photo submitted.
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4:00 Paralympics Ondon 2012: Day Two 8:30 Rage (G) 10:00 Rage Guest Programmer 11:00 Chopper Rescue 11:30 7.30 Qld 12:00 Foreign Correspondent 12:30 Australian Story 1:00 Collectors: Geelong 1:30 Eggheads: Addlepates 2:00 The Real Bonnie And Clyde 2:50 At The Movies: Short Cuts 3:00 Movie: “Gilda” (PG) - Gambler, Johnny Farrell, is offered a job by a wealthy club owner. However, Johnny and Gilda, the club owner’s wife, were once lovers. 5:00 The Wonder Years: Birthday Boy 5:20 Minuscule: High Voltage 5:25 Walk On The Wild Side 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day Two 7:00 ABC News 7:30 New Tricks: The UCOC squad fears they may have uncovered a serial murderer when they revisit a missing mother and baby case from 30 years ago. 8:30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Murder On The Orient Express - Poirot investigates the murder of a shady American businessman stabbed in his compartment on the Orient Express when it is blocked by a blizzard in the Serbian mountains. 10:00 TBA 10:45 United States Of Tara: Wheels - Charmaine declares Tara’s craziness be kept away from her new baby; and fed-up with her alters, Tara attempts to make a deal with them. 11:15 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 10:00 Joanna Lumley’s Nile 11:00 Children’s Programs 2:30 Pyramid 3:00 The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air 3:30 Crusoe 4:30 Discover Downunder 5:00 National News: First At Five 5:30 4WD TV 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 TBA 10:30 TBA 12:30 Movie: “Mindhunters” (AV v,l,s) - Hiding within a group of FBI profilers is a serial killer. In the ultimate test of their crime-solving savvy, these endangered young agents must figure out who among them is a ruthless predator. 2:30 The Avengers: “The Living Dead” (PG) - Steed and Emma take a trip into the country to investigate rumours that a ghost has been seen in the private chapel of the Duke of Benedict. 3:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 4:00 Danoz 5:30 Wesley Impact
6:00 Children’s Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show - Weekends 10:00 The Woodlies 10:30 Legend Of Enyo 11:00 Sea Princesses 12:00 V8 Xtra 12:30 Seven’s Motorsport 1:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 23: Adelaide Vs Gold Coast 4:30 Medical Emergency 5:00 Creek To Coast 5:30 Queensland Weekender 6:00 Seven News 6:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season: Rnd 23: Essendon Vs Collingwood 7:30 TBA 11:00 TBA 12:00 Movie: “Sione’s Wedding” (M s,l) - Four best friends nearing their 30th birthdays are given the ultimatum to find a girl and settle down. Will they be able to do it? 2:00 Special: Australia’s Wild North - Ben Cropp and his sons, Dean and Adam, explore from their vessel, Freedom II, the vast and remote coastline of Australia’s Wild North. 3:00 Room For Improvement 3:30 It Is Written Oceania 4:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Beyond Tomorrow - A new sports car that thinks for itself. 360 degree crime scene technology. Price crash - the $30 disposable video camera. What happens when we attach a real rocket to a family sedan.
4:30 UEFA Super Cup 2012: Chelsea v Atlético Madrid 7:05 World News 1:00 Paul Simon: Live At Webster Hall 2:05 Aurélie Dupont: L’espace d’un instant 3:10 Retouches 3:15 Beyond Time: William Turnbull 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 13 6:00 Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Juicer 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 How To Build: A Satellite - With exclusive access to specialist manufacturer Astrium, this program shows step-by-step how to assemble one of the most complicated machines in the world. The engineering team is followed as they construct a massive communication satellite - from the inner carbon-fibre skeleton to the fuel tanks and engines. At the Portsmouth site, the electronic ‘payload’ is built and then tested. It has to operate for a minimum of fifteen years - so precision is everything. 8:35 RocKwiz 9:30 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MAV v) - Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon some dead bodies, a stash of heroin and more than $2 million in cash near the Rio Grande. 11:35 La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 14 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
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4:00 Paralympics London 2012: Day Three 8:30 Childrens Programs 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Inside Business 10:30 Offsiders 11:00 Asia Pacific Focus 11:30 Songs Of Praise: Colchester Ancient & Modern 12:00 Landline 1:00 Gardening Australia 1:30 Walk On The Wild Side 2:00 New Tricks 3:00 Hidden Treasures With Griff Rhys Jones: Indian Art 4:00 Art Of Germany: In The Shadow Of Hitler 4:50 Propositions For An Uncertain Future: John Wolseley: Wild Cries, Wild Wings Of Wetland And Swamp 5:00 Last Chance To See: Kakapo 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day Three 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grand Designs Revisited: London 8:15 Dream Build 8:30 Call The Midwife 9:30 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple: At Bertram’s Hotel - During a stay at one of London’s most elegant and venerable hotels Miss Marple uncovers a sinister undercurrent of corruption and murder beneath Bertram’s stuffy veneer. 11:05 Tess Of The D’Urbervilles 12:00 Movie: “Shampoo” (MA) - A social satire about a sexy male hairdresser who does more than just cut hair. 1:45 The Jewel In The Crown: The Regimental Silver 2:40 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 Motorway Patrol 1:30 Bronco’s Insider 2:00 2012 Intrust Super Cup - Elimination Round 4:00 Sunday Football: Cronulla Sharks Vs North Queensland Cowboys 6:00 National News Sunday 6:30 Big Brother 7:30 60 Minutes 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 TBA 11:30 Flashpoint: Never Let You Down - The SRU unit must rescue a woman from a delusional man who insists she is his missing daughter. 12:30 What Would You Do? - Using hidden cameras, host John Quiñones observes and comments on how ordinary people behave when they are confronted with a dilemma that requires them to either take action or walk by and mind their own business. 1:30 Spyforce 2:30 Danoz 3:30 Newstyle Direct 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 National Early Morning News / 5:30 Today
6:00 Handy Manny 6:30 Fish Hooks 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 AFL Game Day 11:30 Footy Flashbacks 1:00 Medical Emergency 1:30 Outsourced 2:00 Beauty And The Geek Australia 3:00 AFL Premiership Season Rnd 23: Richmond Vs Port Adelaide 6:00 Seven News 6:30 Sunday Night 7:30 Kath & Kim: The Souvenir Editions 9:00 Criminal Minds 11:00 Law & Order: LA - Hondo Field - After a night out partying with his co-workers, oil rig worker Freddy Ramirez is found dead along the shore. 12:00 Outlaw - “In Re: Tracy Vidalin” The daughter of Garza’s nemesis is charged with a murder. Then, Mereta and Eddie make a shocking discovery about Lucinda. 1:00 Special: “Sexiest Titles” They’re the world’s most beautiful ladies. From Australia, to Europe and the Americas, these women set the new standard for sexy! 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today 4:00 NBC Meet The Press 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:30 World News 8:30 PopAsia 10:30 FIFA World Cup 2014 Magazine 11:00 FIFA Futbol Mundial 11:30 Speedweek 1:00 World Superbike Championships 2012 1:30 Al Jazeera News 2:30 Terror Island 3:30 Milos: A Journey 4:00 Puccini: The Spirit Of Love 4:25 Murdoch: Breaking The Spell? 5:00 Cycling Central 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 14 6:00 Thalassa: Lychee Fever 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Lost Worlds: Meet the Romans - Streetlife 8.30 Inside Nature’s Giants: Hippo - A hippo cull by the authorities in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley offers veterinary surgeon Mark Evans and anatomist Joy Reidenberg the opportunity to dissect one of these magnificent animals. 9.30 Tabloid - Award-winning director Errol Morris follows the story of a former beauty queen who is charged with abducting and imprisoning a young Mormon missionary. The film dissects the obsessions of ex-model Joyce McKinney, who thought she had found the man of her dreams in a devout Mormon back in the 1970s. 11:05 Bigger Better Faster Stronger: Garbage 11:30 La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 15 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
MONDAY 03
SBS
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 The Food Lover’s 6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 6:00 Today 9:00 Mornings 11:00 National Morning News 12:00 The Guide To Australia 1:30 The Hotel: The Proposal 2:00 Here Comes The Ellen Degeneres Show 1:00 Danoz Direct 2:00 Days Of Our Lives 3:00 12:00 Movie: “Scent Of A Woman” (M l) 3:00 Medical Emergency Neighbourhood 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Match It 4:30 Seven News at 4.30 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily 5:00 The Price Is Right News 5:30 Hot Seat Highlights: Stage 12 5:45 Countdown 5:30 Deal Or No Deal 6:00 National News 6:30 World News Australia 6:00 Seven News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:30 Coast: The Mysteries Of The Isles 6:30 Today Tonight 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Insight: ‘Go Back’ Special 7:30 Friday Night Football - Brisbane Broncos Vs Penrith Panthers 7:00 Home And Away 9:35 As It Happened: Words Of Captain Scott 7:30 2012 AFL Premiership Season Round 23: Hawthorn Vs West 9:30 Friday Night Football - Newcastle Knights Vs South Sydney 10.30 World News Australia Coast Rabbitohs 11:05 Movie: “Summer Clouds” (MA s,l,a) - Daniel, his wife Ana 11:00 Movie: “Butterfly On A Wheel” (AV v,s) A calculating sociopath 11:30 Movie: “Hard To Kill” (AV v,l,s) - Better change your pin and young son Manuel arrive in the Costa Brava to spend their numbers on your phones Australia, because the Sunday Sun’s kidnaps young Sophie, the daughter of executive Neil Randall and fourth consecutive summer vacation there. When they arrive, star entertainment reporter Alex Burchill is back for another his wife Abby, demanding that the couple obey his orders or their they are spotted by Marta and Robert, two cousins who take an series of Lowdown. daughter will die. However, one thing remains uncertain: what is unhealthy interest in them. The cousins make a pact to seduce 1:30 Movie: “Kings Ransom” (M l,s) Hoping to foil his own goldthe kidnapper’s purpose? A thrilling story of how far a parent will the couple, and put their plot into motion. digging wife’s plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his go to ensure their child’s safety. 12:50 Kurt Wallander: The Ghost - (M d,l,s) Arson is suspected own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other 1:05 Movie: “The Operator” (M s,v) An aggressive criminal attorney when a cottage by the sea burns to the ground following a gas people interested in his wealth as well. meets his match when a mysterious woman wreaks her explosion, and a man and a woman are found dead. Wallander 3:20 Nine Presents revenge, slowly unravelling his life. and the Ystad police investigate and uncover an intricate web 3:30 Danoz 3:00 Home Shopping of lies, betrayal and secret love affairs. 4:30 Good Morning America 4:00 NBC Today 2:25 Weatherwatch Overnight
4:00 Paralympics London 2012 8:30 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Landline 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Grand Designs Revisited 1:30 The New Inventors 2:00 Eight Ladies 2:30 Jennifer Byrne Presents 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day Four 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch 9:35 Q & A: A lively interactive discussion hosted by Tony Jones where the audience at home and in the studio questions political leaders and opinion makers. 10:35 Lateline 11:10 The Business: Presented by Ticky Fullerton. The day’s business and finance news, with the latest trends on international share and currency markets, pointing to what Australians can expect in the day ahead. 11:35 Hunter: Amy celebrates her retirement, but her work on the case isn’t quite finished - new clues bring her and Barclay to the verge of solving the case. 1:35 Rage 2:00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:30 Underbelly: Badness (M l,v) - Year Of The Rooster - When Strikeforce Tuno is disbanded, Gary devises a new strategy solve the Falconer murder. The police finally track down Anthony Perish and arrest him, but Rooster proves more elusive than ever. Pam is stretched to breaking point in her relationship with Gary. 9:30 Gordon Behind Bars 10:30 CSI: NY - Enough 11:30 Memphis Beat - Lost 12:30 The Avengers - The Correct Way To Kill 1:30 Extra 2:00 Danoz 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: “Our Guys” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4.00 Spit It Out 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 TBA 8:30 GCB - “Love Is Patient” Things heat up when a church relationship seminar forces Amanda to confront her past while Heather sets her eyes on her new client and former high school nerd, Andrew. 9:30 Up All Night: “Birth / Parents” Reagan tries to keep it together when her perfect birth plan falls apart, while Chris wrestles with the decision to leave his law firm. 10:30 TBA 11:30 30 Rock 12:00 Sons And Daughters 1:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today / 5:00 Sunrise Extra / 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch and Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Movie: “Kamchatka” (G) 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial 5:00 PopAsia 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 15 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Mythbusters: Cliff Hanger Bridge Boom 8:30 Test Your Brain: Memory - Set on the gritty streets of New York City, a thrilling crime story will challenge viewers to test their memories with a veteran NYPD detective as our guide. More than any other function of the brain, memories define who you are as a unique individual. 9:30 Shameless 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 Bigger Better Faster Stronger: BBQ - James Coleman and Greg Page showcase Kiwi ingenuity by re-modelling everyday household items to realise their full potential. The only acceptable place for a man to cook is outdoors, so the boys do the unthinkable and redesign the BBQ. Greg unleashes the power of microwaves on his sausages, while James creates a pressure cooker/bomb. 11:30 La Vuelta a España 2012: Stage 16 2:00 Weatherwatch Overnight
TUESDAY 04
7 CENTRAL
4:00 Paralympics London 2012 6:00 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Behind The News 10:25 The Prime Ministers’ 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 The Pilgrimage Business 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day Five 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Three Men Go To New England 9:30 QI: Fashion - Award-winning host Stephen Fry wrangles a stellar panel of comedians in the world’s most impossible quiz show. This episode features Alan Davies, Rich Hall, Clive Anderson and Reginald D. Hunter. 10:00 First Tuesday Book Club With Jennifer Byrne 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 Four Corners 12:15 Media Watch 12:30 The Wall 1:00 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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Large Hadron Collision - It’s Valentine’s Day, and Leonard can only bring one guest on a trip to see CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (the world’s largest and highest energy particle accelerator) in Switzerland. Will it be Sheldon or Penny? 8:00 The Big Bang Theory: The Friendship Contraction 8:30 Anger Management: Charlie Dates Kate’s Patient 9:00 TBA 9:30 TBA 11:35 Weeds: Til We Meet Again 12:05 Chase: Seven Years 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz 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: “Sweet Temptation” (M a,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 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 TBA 8:30 Winners & Losers 9:30 TBA 10:30 Cougar Town: Full Moon Fever - One look is all it takes for Bobby to fall for Travis’s photography professor, but Travis refuses to introduce them. 11:00 Hung: “Let’s Not Go To Jail” Ray and Tanya conspire to get rid of an explosive client. 11:40 Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sex, Funny 12:10 Sons And Daughters 1:00 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: “Cockless and Mussels” 2:45 High Ropes 3:00 Letters and Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 16 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Sebastian Coe - As a young athlete, Sebastian Coe was too busy running to ever listen closely to family stories. The former Olympic champion sets out to discover if there is any truth in his grandmother’s claims that the family’s origins were once quite grand. To his surprise, it turns out granny was right, although perhaps not quite in the way she thought. Seb’s journey begins in Cheshire with the account of a philanthropic and upstanding ancestor who worked for the benefit of his community. 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “Kekexili: Mountain Patrol” - (M v,l) A moving true story about an all-volunteer patrol who risk their lives to put a stop to the illegal poaching of the rare Tibetan antelope in the vast, majestic Tibetan plains. In Mandarin and Tibetan. 12:40 Shameless 2:30 Weatherwatch Overnight
WEDNESDAY 05
IMPARJA
4:00 Paralympics London 2012 8:30 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Count Us In 10:20 Being Me 10:40 My Great Big Adventure 11:00 Big Ideas 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Can We Help? 2:00 Three Men Go To New England 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day Six 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 QI: Engineering 8:30 Gruen Planet 9:05 Randling - The Ducks of War and The Argopelters come closer to actual blows than any previous match-up on the show after some early niggling from Pelter Jennifer Byrne gets under the skin of Ducks Felicity Ward and Heath Franklin. 9:40 Would I Lie To You? 10:10 At The Movies 10:40 Lateline 11:15 The Business 11:40 The Librarians: Mother of Pearl 12:10 Mariinsky Theatre 1783 - 2008 (G) 1:00 Football: SANFL: Round 23 - 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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother 8:00 The Farmer Wants A Wife - Love Bites: Meet The Parents’ The girls are surprised by the news they must spend the day preparing a lavish meal for their farmers parents. The girls get one chance to impress their farmer and their families before the farmer chooses another girl to send home. 9:00 Dallas: The Price You Pay - J.R. comes to the decision to move back into Southfork, much to Ann’s annoyance. John Ross attempts impress his father. 10:00 Big Brother Confidential 11:00 Underbelly: Badness: Year Of The Rooster 12:00 Eclipse 12:30 20/20 1:30 Danoz 3:30 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: “John Sandford’s Mind Prey” (M v,a,s) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 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 & Away 7:30 TBA 8:30 Criminal Minds 9:30 Covert Affairs 11:30 Parks And Recreation - Campaign Ad - Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. 12:00 Sons And Daughters - Matt spoils a good thing. Tony is desperate to hold into his relationship with Shelley. An uncharacteristically pleasant Wayne keeps everyone guessing. Patricia begins to recover from her fear of Margaret. 1:00 Infomercials 3:30 Stag 4:00 NBC Today 5:00 Sunrise Extra 5:30 Seven Early News
5:00 Weatherwatch & Music 5:05 World News 1:00 Insight 2:00 Dateline 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Bears Of The Last Frontier: City Of Bears 8:30 Meet The Amish: With rare access to the notoriously private Amish community, this four-part series follows five Amish teenagers travelling to Britain on an extraordinary cultural exchange. 9:35 Sandhurst Military Academy: Officer Class - The final episode sees tensions mount amongst the officer cadets. With the end in sight but the prospect of being ‘back termed’ ever present, the stakes go up each week. 10:30 World News Australia 11:05 Movie: “The Little Book Of Revenge” (M l,s,v) - A black comedy from Quebec about a browbeaten accountant in a jewellery store, who gains a renewed lust for life when he designs a seemingly fail-safe plot to exact revenge on his merciless boss. In French and Canadian. 12:55 Warriors: Cortes 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
THURSDAY 06
ABC 4:00 Paralympics London 2012 8:30 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 Movie: “It Started In Naples” (G) 2:10 Marchlands 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day One 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 QLD 8:00 Spicks And Specks: Joining Adam, Myf and Alan this week are singer/songwriters Dan Sultan and Missy Higgins, and TV personalities Ernie Dingo and Magda Szubanski. 8:30 Scott And Bailey: Rachel and her boss Gill go to Bristol to investigate a rape and murder that has striking similarities to a case from 13 years ago. But even away from home, Rachel can’t escape her personal life. 9:20 Taggart: Fallen Angels - When three children are found dead in their beds with another fighting for life and their father dead too, it looks like a family tragedy occurred. But then they discover the father died before the children. 10:10 Lateline 10:45 My Family: Bully For Ben 11:20 The Trophy Room 11:50 Rage (MA l,d,h,n,s,v)
4:00 Paralympics London 2012 8:30 ABC News Breakfast 9:30 Business Today 10:00 Children’s Programs 11:00 Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day 12:00 Midday Report 12:30 Minder 1:15 Big Ideas Sampler 1:30 At The Movies 2:00 The Power Of The Powerless 3:00 Children’s Programs 5:00 Eggheads 5:30 As Time Goes By 6:00 Paralympics London 2012: Highlights Day Seven 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Catalyst 8:30 Rake 9:30 Lowdown: Pretty Pollie - Better change your pin numbers on your phones Australia, because the Sunday Sun’s star entertainment reporter Alex Burchill is back for another series of Lowdown. 10:00 Judith Lucy’s Spiritual Journey 10:30 Lateline 11:05 The Business 11:30 The National Parks: America’s Best Idea: The Windows Of Heaven 12:25 Songs Of Praise: Advent 1 2008 Linlithgow 1:00 Football: WAFL: Round 24 - East Perth Vs West Perth
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 Extra 3:30 Magical Tales 4:00 Kitchen Whiz 4:30 National Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 National News 6:30 A Current Affair 7:00 Big Brother - Join host Sonia Kruger as a bunch of everyday Aussie’s are locked up under 24/7 surveillance where this year, at any given time, Big Brother WILL change the rules. 8:00 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 The Footy Show - A mix of footy and fun as we take you inside the game with some of Rugby Leagues favourites. 11:15 The AFL Footy Show Late - All the latest in the world of AFL including, breaking news, team line-ups and entertainment. Plus regular favourites, Street Talk, Sam’s Mailbag and Almost Football Legends. 1:00 Extra 1:30 Danoz 3:30 Newstyle Direct 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: “First Do No Harm” (M a) 2:00 Dr Oz 3:00 Medical Emergency 3:30 Toybox 4:00 Spit It Out 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 & Away 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens 9:00 Mrs Brown’s Boys (Double Episode): “iMammy (Batteries Not Included)” There’s baby fever in the Brown household as a pregnant Maria prepares for motherhood, and Agnes is keen to give her new daughter-in-law her unique brand of advice about raising children. “Mammy Of The Groom” Dermot and Maria’s wedding is just days away and tensions are running high in the Brown household. 10:20 TBA 2:00 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 Food Lover’s Guide To Australia 1:30 On Thin Ice 2:30 Feast Greece: A Taste Of Honey 3:00 Letters And Numbers 3:30 Al Jazeera News 4:00 The Journal 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 La Vuelta a España 2012 Daily Highlights: Stage 17 5:45 Countdown 6:30 World News Australia 7:30 Gourmet Farmer: Apples And Cider 8:00 Destination Flavour 8:30 Our Food: Norfolk - Food critic Giles Coren embarks on a journey across Britain to discover how the landscape, history and climate shape what is grown and where it is grown. Giles and the team start in Norfolk, a county where local, seasonal foods are just as important as large-scale commercial farming. 9:35 The School: Educating Essex 10:30 World News Australia 11:00 The Pirelli Calendar Saga 12:05 Movie: “The Killer Queen” (M a,l) - Mathilde, despite her nurse’s diploma, is a thirty year old struggling when it comes to work. She discovers poker when she becomes pregnant. 1:55 Weatherwatch Overnight
12 – Cooktown Local News 30 Aug - 5 Sep 2012
CROSSWORD No. 113
SUDOKU No. 113
Your Lucky
Stars
VIRGO (August 24th - September 23rd)
Be careful not to go overboard on a shopping trip. A burst of excess enthusiasm later in the week could work out to be more expensive than you can afford. Romance. A powerstruggle between you and your partner is not going to help either of you very much. A recent dispute must be settled as peacefully as possible.
LIBRA (September 24th - October 23rd)
A powerful aspect to Jupiter will help you to push ahead with an idea that has been brewing for weeks. Luck will be on your side this week, so everything should come together. Romance. A phone call late at night will help to get your social life back on schedule after a lull in activity. This should be an excellent period for romance.
SCORPIO (October 24th - November 22nd)
FOR KIDS
A story that you have been told is not quite the whole truth. You will have to look a lot deeper and ask more questions before you discover what really has been going on. Romance. A powerful aspect to Neptune will make your mind wander. Make sure that you don’t forget to carry out an important promise.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd - December 21st) This is not the best time to get into a confrontation with your boss. You need to play safe at least one more time and bite your tongue. You will soon have a chance to make your feelings clear. Romance. Your partner may be in need of some extra support at the moment. Be especially kind to them, especially around the middle of the week.
CAPRICORN (December 22nd - January 20th)
A let down which is entirely your fault could cause some embarrassment. An honest approach will help to restore your friends’ confidence in your abilities. Romance. An original suggestion for a get-together will be worth following up. A favourable aspect to Venus will help this outing to go well.
AQUARIUS (January 21st - February 19th)
A friend from overseas will help you to see recent events from a completely different light. You might not agree with everything that this person says, but you should take the time to listen to them. Romance. Time spent away from home will give you a chance to relax. Take it easy for a while, and you will both be better off.
FINDWORD No. 113 A LAUGH WITH LOTSA
PISCES (February 20th - March 20th)
A strong surge of energy will help you to push through an important change. Don’t give up when the going gets tough! The end of the week will be the make or break point. Romance. Your ability to understand what your partner is thinking will help to bridge the gap between you.
ARIES (March 21st - April 20th)
The people around you will be especially cooperative this week. This will be an excellent time for any kind of compromise that you need to arrange. Romance. Favourable aspects to both Venus and Mercury will help you to express your feelings a little better. You need to know what an admirer thinks of you: this is the time to find out.
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TAURUS (April 21st - May 21st)
A wild animal who appears to you several times this week will be a lucky omen. The last sighting will be especially significant, and will come just before an important meeting. Romance. A difficult aspect to Mars could make you a little tense. At times you may find yourself expressing your feelings slightly more forcefully than is really necessary.
GEMINI (May 22nd - June 21st)
Your creative juices will be running at full steam this week. A favourable aspect to Uranus will help you to come up with an original solution to a problem which has foxed all of your colleagues. Romance. A meeting with a longstanding admirer will go better than expected. You both enjoy each other’s company, but may be hesitant about getting more seriously involved.
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CANCER (June 22nd - July 23rd)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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We cannot always build our future of our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.
– Franklin Delano Roosevelt
SOLUTIONS No. 113
An approach which has failed repeatedly in the past is unlikely to be any more successful this time around. Leave this matter to sort itself out and put your mind to something more rewarding. Romance. A boost to your confidence will come at just the right time. A new relationship will go much better if you are less hesitant.
LEO (July 24th - August 23rd)
A powerful aspect to Mercury will help to improve your mental powers. You will be thinking much more quickly than the people around you: if anyone tries to “pull a fast one” you will catch them out! Romance. You may need to spend a little time by yourself this week. Go off on a trip by yourself!
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The Wet Tropics Management Authority proposes amendments to the Wet Tropics Management Plan Zoning Maps to allow for: • the construction of the remaining Sunday Creek section of the new Powerlink 275KV electricity transmission line between Ingham and Tully within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area • potential housing and community infrastructure development on the old sports field at the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Community (Lot 2 on SP171837) within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Details of the two proposals can be viewed at: • the Wet Tropics website www.wettropics.gov.au/plan-rezoning • Wet Tropics Management Authority: Floor 1, Corporate Tower, 15 Lake Street, Cairns. Copies of the proposed zoning amendment may be also obtained by contacting the Wet Tropics Management Authority on (07) 4052 0555 or by email: wettropics@wtma.qld.gov.au. If you require further information about the proposed amendments, please phone (07) 4052 0531. Written submissions are invited from interested groups and members of the public, Aboriginal people particularly concerned with land in the area, landholders, public authorities and government agencies. Submissions should be forwarded to: Zoning Amendments Wet Tropics Management Authority PO Box 2050 Cairns QLD 4870 Email: wettropics@wtma.qld.gov.au Closing date for submissions: Monday 8 October 2012
Rio Tinto Alcan Weipa, in collaboration with the Western Cape Communities Co-Existence Agreement, is offering traineeships for Traditional Owners from the land on which we operate. We will be visiting your community soon to discuss traineeships and other employment opportunities we have available at the Rio Tinto Alcan operation. We will be in your community on the following dates:
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NEWS
Lions Club makes a quick response
COOKTOWN’S Endeavour Lions Club was quick to react to the August 9 edition of the Cooktown Locals News, in which Tess Buhmann said she was unable to donate the eight DVD players to the Cooktown Hospital’s dialysis unit she would have like to. Tess and her husband Danielle held a
I LOVE northern Australia. Born and bred, and you wouldn’t drag me out of here with a team of horses. The best place in the world to live. Life revolves View around the eternal certainties. The sun comes up, we from go fishing, come back and sit around the barbie with the Hill the mates and cold beer - is there anything else half so much worth doing? Although, although ... sometimes I get a twinge of jealousy. I used to follow fashion at a distance when I was younger. I say follow at a distance because Dad would never countenance me wearing anything that Queen Victoria wouldn’t approve. I’d buy the magazines and follow the latest from Milan and London. Not Paris. Lion Vice Presidents Jill Williams and Ian McCrae I always thought they were crazy. New York wasn’t worth talking with this year’s winner of the Endeavour Lions about and when Tokyo came on to the scene, they just made me laugh. Youth Award, Dennis deWaal. Photo submitted. Still, just my daydreams. The whole fashion revolution of the sixties passed me by. It passed northern Australia by as well. Our fashion conscious citizens have AS player numbers well-rounded develop- to start their games one style to cover all occasions. It consists of in both the junior and ment of their skills at the Events Centre an oversized tee shirt with an inane slogan of senior ranks increase, and a solid grounding from 6.45pm. some sort, and baggy shorts. Oh, and a pair of A large number of cheap thongs. Cooktown’s Netball in game play, they are competition organisers being asked to present Hope Vale girls who That is the women and, guess what, the men are asking players to be themselves at the ten- attended last Monday wear just the same. No sexism in our fashions! flexible and co-operative nis courts at 5.30 on night’s match, saw Well, all that is going to change. Brisbane has as the organisation finds Monday night. a full complement opened a new stylish precinct. The big fashion The change in venue of seniors available houses have come to town - Gucci, Montblanc, its feet during this expanhas been brought about to do battle on the Canturi Jewels and French leather retailer sion stage. With the need to by the need for a change court, all displaying Longchamp recently signed long-term leases. They joined Chanel, Louis Vuitton and provide the juniors with in time, but the Events spectacular skill. Centre is not availThe Blues am- Tiffany & Co. Really! At last some-one cares able then. bushed the Maroons about Queensland, and Brisbane is just the start. U n t i l f u r t h e r to take an early eight Obviously, their next move will be north, into ELEVEN shooters took part in Wednesday’s advised, the Tennis point lead, but despite Cape York and Arafura. Sunset Shoot. We will be able to buy the best and most Courts from 5.30 a gallant attempt at a In the Rimfire class, Toby took out first pm will be the venue comeback, were only stylish outfits but - I wonder if they really with a score of 353, second went to Clint and starting time for able to reduce the understand the climate up here? What will their with a score of 347 and Ross took out third with a score the juniors, while the margin by one - los- tropical lines will offer? of 341, while in the Centrefire class, Mal took out first and Light and filmy frocks, I suppose, but not seniors will continue ing by seven points. second went to Rod. too filmy I hope. Most of us There is a Firearms Safety course being held on Saturday, could stand being looked at September 15. Phone 0419 695 799 for bookings and TOBY reports a successful Benchrest too closely. Shoes will be a information. Rifle Shoot over 25m was held last challenge too. Our roads and September dates for your diary are: weekend with some good scores pavements make heels very Sunset Shoots - Wednesdays - 5, 12, 19 and 26 from achieved. Out of a possible 200, Andy risky. Anyway, I’m afraid pad5.30pm; Gardner scored 200 while both Mal and dling around in thongs for Firearms Safety Course - Saturday, 15; Toby scored 199. Practical Shoot - Sunday, 23 from 9am; and A DTL Shotgun Shoot is scheduled for 1pm, this years means my feet have General Meeting - Wednesday, 26 from 5.30pm. Saturday, September 1 at the SSAA Cameron Creek Range. grown too wide. Oh well, to be beautiful Chris Stewart For details contact Jim on 4069 5173. you have to suffer a little, I Publicity Officer Anne Williams suppose. Secretary
Zumbathon during the Discovery Festival weekend with that purpose in mind, but despite good community support and business sponsorship fell short in their goal, but with extra support from the owners of Everything Electrical, they were able to present the unit with four players. Tess said she had been contacted by the Lions after they had read the story. “The Lions decided to buy the other four DVD players to make up the eight,” she said. “It was a wonderful surprise and a fantastic gesture Will be visiting Cooktown on their part, which shouldn’t go unnoticed.” WedneSday, September 12 More recently, the from 2pm and committed community orthurSday, September 13 ganisation presented Dennis until 12 noon DeWaal with $2000, the 2012 Lions Youth Award. Clinic is at the CWA rooms Dennis, an apprentice FOR APPOINTMENTS PLEASE PHONE electrician with Cape Crusaders will be able to use to the Sylvia Geraghty 4069 5337 or Clinic 4057 6033 money towards his trade, Appointments are essential which is one of the purposes of the award.
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McIvor blasts BMP out of finals race in last-over explosion By TONY HOLMES THE semi-final of this season’s 20/20 comp was played on Sunday between the Black Mountain Panthers and Hope Vale. BMP batted first and were 1-0 off the first over, but quickly consolidated with the score going along nicley at 1-42 off 6 overs with Eril the next man out for 28. Glen Kulka was next man in and topped the batting with 33. Geoffrey Kulka and George made 11 and 16 respectively, and BMP closed their innings with all batsmen out with the score at 139. Best bowlers for Hope Vale were Regan Hart with 2-11, Selwyn McIvor 1-8 and David Wallace 1-4. Hope Vale started slowly and after the 6th over had only scored 26 for the loss of one wicket, and after 10 overs
were 2-55. BMP looked like they had the score on the board and at 6-84 in the 15th over, looked like they had the game. After the 19th over, Hope Vale at 6-126 needed 13 runs off the last over. Selwyn opened the shoulders and blasted 22 off the last over for Hope Vale sealing the win. Selwyn notched up another big total of 77. Best bowling for BMP came from Brett Pickup with 2-13 and Raymond who took 1-9. Hope Vale will play Council in the 20/20 Final on Sunday, October 28. Don’t forget the Supa 8’s on the weekend of September 22 and 23, so get your teams ready for a big weekend of cricket. There is no game this weekend because of Father’s Day.
A last over knock of 22 runs by Hope Vale batsman Selwyn McIvor blasted his team on Sunday, blasted his team into the 20/20 grand final in October. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
Warmer weather brings on the fish GROUPERS battled anglers for their catches at the Wharf last week as an influx of herring brought the predators in to feed. Local angler David Cass landed two quality Spanish mackerel at 7.6 and 8kg, to only find the grouper keen to relieve him of his feed, but David showed some real skill in steering his catches to near the wall where he was able to gaffe them safely. While the grouper only managed to score a couple of scratches on David’s mackerel, not so the case for a coupe of queenfish that they managed to steal. It certainly adds a bit of excitement to a morning. Reports we’ve received in the last week are that the queenfish and mackerel are smashing live baits, so this is great news with the warmer spring weather just around the corner. You’ve got to love spring, because with its great weather, the fishing action will only improve. While the Wharf has been firing so have the Annan River and Walker Bay, with the same reports coming there. Queenfish, and solid fish at that shown in the photo are evidence of that. Barramundi are starting to fire on large live mullet as well as lures, and it’s just a case of finding the school of queenfish and having some fun. A couple of old mates fishing at the old Annan bridge last week hooked the biggest queenfish they had ever witnessed at around 1.5m long, only to see it eaten by the resident Grouper. “You could have dropped a 44 gallon drum in his mouth he was so big, it almost pulled us both in the drink,” they said. On the Endeavour River, the barra have been getting caught on live herring as well as some monster giant trevally and fingermark to 50cm plus - all captured on trips with Gone Fishing, so the river is also looking great for some quality fish over the next couple of weeks.
Andrew with a solid queenfish. Photo submitted.
Offshore reports of coral trout, Spanish macks, Nannygai and red emperor have been good. We just need the weather to drop and we will all be ready to go. In the national parks, reports are good and will only get better as the weather warms up. The first of the game boats called in this week, so it won’t be long and the fleet will be here in numbers. Let’s hope it’s a great season. Reports from the Fitzroy Island comp were outstanding with 108 fish caught and released with the young marlin ranging from 6-25kg. Great fun! Let’s hope the big ones are out in numbers as well. Tight lines Russell Bowman The Lure Shop
New name for male Hasher in pink knickers is a dead end street. Now where to go, unless you pass the Old Explosive Magazine, turn right, and head straight up the hill in the direction of the lighthouse. And that’s what we did, scrambling through near vertical bush until we reached the top of the hill in time for a fine sunset, and a fine punch mixed by the hares. If you have been paying attention, you may recall the last punch this pair made. It was so awful we had to struggle to force it down, and Yo-Yo even ran around the back of the shed to honk it all up on the roses.
THIS week’s run was hosted by F&*t and Thermo. As they live in the heart of the throbbing metropolis that is Cooktown, it must be hard to find interesting and adventurous trails to offer our rabid Hashers, but our hosts weren’t born yesterday. Actually they date back to well into the last century but, as anyone will tell you, old wines are much nicer and so are clever trails laid by old Hashers. The paper took us down the hill to Charlotte Street and along towards the Wharf. This is a problem, because that
This one was much better. Everyone had a second helping and drained the bucket dry. Back at the Bash, Thermo was busy. First she had to punish Offal and Sewezy for getting themselves locked in the kids’ playground by the Bowls Club. The kids all climbed the fence and left two Grannies crying for help. Then there was Granddad, who followed a similar run many years ago and was so exhausted he threw his pipe away and has not smoked since (he was still exhausted, but it’s 20 years later).
Y o - Y o celebrated her 12-carton run (288), and we had a naming. Pansy Pants got his name for wearing pink knickers on the run - totally inappropriate for a male Hasher. Next week’s run is at Archive and Barran’s at 5.30pm on Monday, September 3, so do yourself a favour and turn up to join in the fun. Call Archive on 4069 6520 for details. On-on! Lye Bak
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G’DAY again, Our last victory against the Newcastle Knights wasn’t the prettiest, but a win’s a win and we’ll happily take the two points any time. While the last few week’s weather at Dairy Farmers has been pretty cool and dry and just right for footy, last Saturday night was just the opposite - humid, which made the ball very slippery and contributed to a lot of dropped ball from both sides. Again, our defence was good in patches, but we were always confident we could win. At half time we said that all we had to do was get our defence in order and stop the easy tries. We did that and were lucky enough to get away with the win. But we’ve only got another week to get that sorted out before the finals. NRL games are tough enough, but finals go up another few gears in intensity, which makes keeping mistakes to an absolute minimum crucial. But I think we’re up for it. This week’s results are vital to how we finish in the week leading into the finals. We’re running fifth at the moment, but to finish fourth, we must beat the Sharks at their place and then rely on either the Rabbitohs or Sea Eagles to lose either of their games. The Rabbits are up against the Knights and the Sea Eagles are up against the Titans and in both cases, they could face upset losses, while our match with the Sharks won’t get much tougher. Wherever they finish on the ladder, the Sharks have always been a very hard team to beat at home, so we know they’ve got our work ahead of us. On the injury front, we’re all good, and we’ve been boosted by the return from injury of Jimmy Segeyaro and Michael Morgan, which adds to our confidence enormously. And I see that the Three Rivers boys are playing their first round of finals on Saturday night. Hopefully, they will be tough and hard, but played in the right spirit. DINNER: 7 NIGHTS A with WEEK, So good luck to them, and hopefully their Wednesdays & Fridays, 5 –game 8pm games sorted, you’ll all be tuning into our on Sunday LUNCH: afternoonWednesdays, with your support. Thursdays - Matt Bowen& Fridays, 12 noon – 2pm
Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels fans will be hoping powerful charges like this from Jake Woibo and their other forwards will put them on track, straight into the Three Rivers Grand Final after Saturday night’s semi-final match. Photo: GARY HUTCHISON.
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By GARY HUTCHISON THREE Rivers Rugby League officials have reacted angrily and quickly to the drinking of alcohol and use of foul language on the sidelines as they prepare for this Saturday night’s semi-final round. President Peter Scott said the local police have been asked to provide additional support for his under-manned committee in supervising what is expected to a bumper crowd for the night. “I was both disappointed and very annoyed to find the hill on the John Street Oval a virtual minefield of ‘dead marines’ (empty beer cans),” he said. “I wasn’t able to be at the last game, but I conducted my usual inspection on the Saturday morning after to find the evidence of what had gone on.” He said there was no excuse for either alcohol use or foul language. “The ‘No Alcohol’ direction is not just ours, but one which has come from the Queensland Rugby League,” he said. “Right since we started, we’ve tried to enforce that policy, and with signs on the ground to re-enforce that, there is absolutely no excuse for it. “And there’s no place for that sort of language around the children who come to the ground or in a suburban street.” Saturday night’s main game between the Cooktown Crocs and Wujal Wujal Yindili is shaping to be a sudden-death shoot-out of epic proportions between the third-placed and fourth-placed teams respectively - with the loser bowing out for the season and the winner progressing to the Preliminary Final. Except for a number of mid-season forfeits,
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Sun 02 Time 03:50 09:45 15:47 21:57
NEW MOON Sun. Sep 16 . Time: 12.11
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FIRST QUARTER Sun. Sep 23. Time: 05.41
Mon 03 Time 04:19 10:20 16:18 22:18
Ht 0.78 1.99 0.97 2.04
FULL MOON Fri. Aug 31. Time: 23.58
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Tue 04 Time 04:46 10:58 16:48 22:25
Ht 0.9 1.84 1.22 1.83
LAST QUARTER Sat. Sep 8. Time: 23.15
Wed 05 Time 05:13 11:49 17:25 21:43
Ht 1.02 1.7 1.45 1.66
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Time Ht 05:50 1.13 16:00 1.67
Fri 07
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the Crocs could have finished higher on the competition’s regular season ladder, and it is because of this they find themselves in the precarious predicament of elimination if they lose to the Yindili. After a shaky start to the season, the Crocs were the form team towards its end, but this will count for naught in the heat of a semi-final against the free-flowing, ad-lib attacking style of the Wujal mob who won their first game of the season in the last round. Yindili team management seem to have instilled some discipline and determination into their side, which has seen a gradual improvement towards that victory. And in the first game at 6.30pm, the first-placed Hope Vale Red Soil Rebels will do battle with the Hope Vale Backstreet Warriors in a match which will see the victors progress straight into the Grand Final, with the loser getting a second chance in the Preliminary Final. After being undefeated for most of the season, the Rebels fell into a slump with three straight losses, but Captain Coach “Stumpy Bowen” believes he has his charges primed for a return to their disciplined, never-say-die game. “We’ve worked hard on our problems, and I’m pretty sure they’ll be right for Saturday night,” Bowen said. Of the four teams in the competition, the Warriors seem to be the outfit with the momentum to take this season’s trophy, which will be pay-back for last year’s inglorious exit from the finals after finishing as the 2011 Minor Premiers, but failing to win a game during the finals. Team officials, players, management, supporters and spectators are reminded that John Street is an alcohol and drug free venue.
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